What do people say about living abroad? JAKARTA (JP): Most people are born, grow up and die in the same country, many never even visiting the lands of a foreign culture.

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George to arrive to attend rights, democracy conference JAKARTA (JP): Scholar George Junus Aditjondro is to arrive at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport today from Australia to attend a regional conference on human rights and democracy.

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Cinematic jewel from Vietnam sparkles at ASEAN film festivalBy Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): Subtlety in acting has never been a strong point in Indonesian films.

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Seeking spinster from Amherst I love poetry so much and I enjoy reading poems by Indonesian poets and foreign poets as well. I admire very much the works of T.S. Eliot, Judith Wright and William Blake. I am fortunate to possess the works of these three poets.

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Is monetary crisis a crisis of identity? JAKARTA (JP): During the Independence Day holiday weekend I thought I would be safer anywhere except in Jakarta, where according to the rumors another bloodshed, worse than the May atrocities, was expected.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:00 Music 9:30 Creative Program: ...

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Guess What? Wimar Witoelar Well-known television talk show host, Wimar Witoelar is unhappy with the performance of his 50 businesses.

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Sweet Fate She loved me and I adored her.Like Romeo and Juliette,we were so young,when we first met. However, the end of our love strings just couldn't meet,since neither of our parents agreed.

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Basketball league organizers settle sponsorship dispute JAKARTA (JP): With a new season just a week away, organizers of the professional basketball league (Kobatama), finally settled a month-long dispute on apparel sponsorships with two clubs on Friday.

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Local rush to join green card lottery for immigration to U.S.By Edith Hartanto and Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): Many people dream about living in America and Indonesians are no exception.

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SpotlightPhoto A: MagazineJP/msaGOOD JOB: Unicef's Indonesia representatives Stephen J. Woodhouse presents a certificate of appreciation to Ayah Bunda magazine chief editor Belinda Gunawan for its participation in the dissemination of information on mothers and children's health.

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Is migrating from RI a solution? Emigration consultation advertisements have become increasingly numerous since the wave of rioting began in May. With Chinese-Indonesians appearing the main target of the ads, it is feared their departure will further retard the country's economic recovery.

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A Woman Who Walks at NightBy Surtiningsih W.T. I have to write it all down in my diary. It was 10 o'clock when I left the house last night. The soft swing and click of the door sounded jarring to me, as if telling me to go, just go, and never come back.

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Comments on Chinese-Indonesians' fleeing JAKARTA (JP): The major riots that hit Jakarta, Surakarta, Medan and several other cities in May have worsened the crisis which has dogged Indonesia since July last year.

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How to join green card lottery JAKARTA (JP): Many people are still confused about how to apply to the diversity visa lottery, more popularly known as the green card lottery.It is free and there is no special application form to fill out, so all are welcome to apply to the program.

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Neka Museum: Sixteen-year adventure to maturityBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Sutedja Neka, a former schoolteacher and a son of a well-known Balinese wood sculptor, had a dream. In the early 1970s, he started selecting the best works of several Balinese master painters.

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Guess What? Elma Theana Daun Di Atas Bantal, a quality Indonesian movie release after a two-year local industry drought peppered with 27 titillating films, may have a well thought-out script, a good storyline and the best names in the business directing and producing it.

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Another errant athlete may get boot from Asiad team JAKARTA (JP): A wushu athlete may be thrown off the national squad for the 13th Asian Games in December because of undisciplined behavior, her coach said on Friday.

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Overseas property investments unaffected by crisisBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): Foreign realtors have muscled in to the local market in the past several months, exploiting the anxiety-fueled desire of some to emigrate to safer shores after the May riots and on-again, off-again ...

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