Till tiaras do us part: Kim Thong's bridal gowns don't dieBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Three things happened at the Kim Thong Exclusive Bridal House Bridal show last weekend: a lot of wedding gowns were modeled by pretty girls on the arms of even prettier boys, a lot of salespeople tried to ...

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More great Mexican meals from Amigos JAKARTA (JP): Mexican cuisine's exquisite smorgasbord of dishes warrants some more previously unpublished recipes from the kitchen of Amigos restaurants in Jakarta.

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Book depicts Javanese puppet world Leather Gods and Wooden Heroes: Java's Classical WayangBy David IrvineTimes Editions, Singapore, 1996,360 ppRp 175,000 JAKARTA (JP): For newcomers to this country who know little, if anything, about traditional cultures, David Irvine's book is a good place to ...

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What's special about June 22, 1527?By K. Basri JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans celebrate the city's anniversary today as they have done for decades.Authorities, businessmen and residents spend billions of rupiah every year for the event.

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Julius Caesar walks the runawayBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): "Let me have men around me that are fat," said Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's eponymous play.

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More soccer coaching clinics neededBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 500 boys packed South Jakarta's Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium wearing colorful soccer costumes. Some even wore colorful shoes.They all there for the same reason - Alan Kennedy's soccer clinic.

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On the trail of the treasure of Betawi's culinary secrets JAKARTA (JP): Betawi food, the native cuisine of Jakarta, has traditionally been put on the back burner when praise over Indonesia's culinary riches is handed out.

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Great sales puts items up for grabs until July 14 JAKARTA (JP): Attention ardent shoppers. The Jakarta Great Sales '97 is underway, and about 50 shopping centers and malls around the city will offer tempting discounts ranging from 5 to 70 percent until July 14.

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RongBy Gendut B. Riyanto Rong, a famous Indonesian poet who is a chronic alcoholic notorious for his disgraceful social behavior, took his very sick wife to Doctor Rajit one evening.

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Is borrowing as good as stealing? JAKARTA (JP): During a service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Marshall plan in The Hague, Mr. Gustav Sedec, a young man who had won a trip to the White House, was invited to give a speech about his experiences.

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Man killed in beauty salon fire JAKARTA (JP): A 78-year-old man was killed yesterday in a fire which destroyed a beauty salon in the Harmoni shopping center on Jl. Suryo Pranoto, Gambir, Central Jakarta.

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Infertility is not just the woman's problem JAKARTA (JP): Not so long ago, the finger of blame was almost always pointed at women when a couple was unable to conceive.This is changing today as medical authorities confirm the problem lies with the man in 35 percent of cases.

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Bali to build world's tallest statue to woo touristsBy Pandaya UNGASAN, Bali (JP): About one hundred Hindus, deeply engrossed in prayer, sat on mats in the open next to a 1.4 hectare, 15- meter-deep pit on the peak of the Memedi barren lime hill.

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Does Bali really need US$83 million statue? DENPASAR (JP): No word of objection was spoken and no protests were staged as government officials marked the beginning of construction for the colossal Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue on the Memedi hill top on June 8.

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Ramayana ballet show goes on before tiny audiencesText and photos by Lucia Idayanie YOGYAKARTA (JP): Despite the fire burning in his body, he does not step back. Hanoman, the sacred white monkey, is undaunted as he courageously fights his enemy.

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Bar on service passport entry to Taiwan needs review JAKARTA (JP): Last month, when I wanted to accept an invitation from the Taiwanese government to visit Taiwan, I had difficulties because of my service passport.

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Long lifespan I am acquainted with some people who have been able to reach a very advanced age, before they went the way of all flesh. All of them are or were females.

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Four-way tie in 1997 Las Vegas OpenBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Las Vegas Open, held April 11th through 13th at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, was the strongest and largest yet.

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Big budget 'Fatahillah' is in the spirit of IslamBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Fatahillah has resources that are but a dream for other local film producers.Big, important names are behind the making of the historical epic. Imam Tantowi and Chaerul Umam, two experienced filmmakers, directed.

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Fadhillah Khan, the founder of JayakartaBy Wisnu Pramudya JAKARTA (JP): It was dawn on June 22, 1527. Fadhillah Khan, the young ulema who led the stunning military operation to expel the well-armed Portuguese forces from Kalapa port, now Jakarta, addressed his men.

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Jakarta's child musicians relax classical conventionsBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The classical music performance suddenly lost its usual stiffness.Little children smiled, trying not to giggle on stage.

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Many happy returns, Jakarta Today is Jakarta's 470th anniversary. To mark the event, The Jakarta Post talks with people to find out what they think about their city. Related stories are on Page 2, Page 9 and Page 13. JAKARTA (JP): It is hot and crowded.

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Bird market chirps with discount fever JAKARTA (JP): Discount fever is flying high in the bird market on Jl. Pramuka, East Jakarta.Traders say they are offering 10 to 20 percent discounts on particular species every Sunday during the month-long Jakarta Great Sales '97.

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Former prison island takes on tourist identityBy Wahyu Mandoko NUSAKAMBANGAN, Central Java (JP): The gloomy pall has lifted from Nusakambangan, an island south of the Cilacap coast in Central Java.

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TIM stages operatic Javanese dance drama 'Dewabrata'By Sal Murgiyanto TAIPEI (JP): Jakarta dance-goers are in for a real treat.

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Govt denies reports on additional seat for PDI JAKARTA (JP): The government dismissed yesterday reports that the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) obtained an additional House of Representatives' seat for its North Sumatra legislative candidates.

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Health of parents key to fetal developmentBy Elvina Karyadi JAKARTA (JP): All parents wants their children to be fit and healthy. Many focus on eating well, obtaining sufficient calories and nutrition, for their reproductive health.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Performances: Warna Warni 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Variety Show: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News ...

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City museums are not best place to learn about FatahillahBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): This year, Jakarta celebrates its 470th anniversary.

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Success on the menu for ToastmastersBy Paul Franks JAKARTA (JP): When thinking about the communication skills of medical practitioners, the first thing that comes to mind is the undecipherable scribble that appears on most doctor's prescriptions.

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