Police methods -- a taxing experience JAKARTA (JP): In some places, renewing your vehicle registration is a straightforward process, achievable at a post office or by mailing a check. Not in Indonesia. Here, like sex, it can't be done by post or by proxy or by standing order.

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Honor among sophisticated thieves at play in 'Entrapment'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Movies can make you root for anybody, even criminals.

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Rini Soewandi riding high on AstraBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): Controversial as she is, Rini Soewandi took the helm of Astra International (AI) in mid-1998, when the company was weathering tough times.

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Modeling career requires personality, courageBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Many teenage Indonesians wish they could be models, and particularly want to work abroad, but only a few get the chance to fulfill their dream.

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Samuel Wattimena puts his gay past behind him for GodBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Fashion designer Samuel Wattimena has long been a favorite of the country's top entertainers for his stylish, slinky gowns.

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Downtown Chicago's grazing cows cheer locals, touristsBy Riyadi CHICAGO (JP): Hundreds of cows are grazing in downtown Chicago streets. But wait, this is not the return of the stockyards, this is part of the city's summer public art display, titled Cows on Parade.

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West Kalimantan national park has ecotourism potential Betung Kerihun National Park in Kapuas Hulu district, West Kalimantan, holds strong prospects as an ecotourism destination. The Jakarta Post's photographer PJ Leo visited the site from July 26 to Aug.

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Press, readers, deal with shock of free informationBy Ati Nurbaiti LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): National Police chief Gen. Roesmanhadi was in Lhokseumawe, the capital of North Aceh regency, last month.

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10 dead in ship accident SORONG, Irian Jaya: Ten people died and another 10 remain missing after the motorized vessel Sembra sank on Friday night in a river estuary in Sorong regency, Irian Jaya.

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Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Mummy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Entrapment 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Sri 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Thick As Thieves 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Blast From The Past ...

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Juan blends idealism with realityBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has been the target of corruption allegations since shortly after he was forced to resign in May last year. Yet there are still many people who support him, including his lawyers.

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The dying art of stenographyBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Stenography, the art of writing in shorthand, allows people to write as fast as they think. Today, however, few people know how to do this shorthand writing method.

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Marxism, banned during New Order era, must be studied carefully Pemikiran Karl Marx: Dari Sosialisme Utopis ke Perselisihan Revisionisme (Karl Marx's Thoughts -- From Utopian Socialism to Disputes Over Revisionism); By Prof. Dr.

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Ambon unrest claims four more victims AMBON, Maluku (JP): Four died in continuing unrest involving thousands of people in West Seram and in the provincial capital of Ambon on Saturday.In Piru, West Seram, Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis M.

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Young lawyers earn their stripes at legal aid instituteBy A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): The public's image of lawyers often centers on the glamorous life of luxury apartments, expensive cars and ultramodern cellular phones.

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Immigration laws biased and sexist Thanks for the information from Mursanudin Ghani of the Directorate General of Immigration's public relations section (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 13, 1999).

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Indra Lesmana: A jazz player, composer and producerBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): At 33, jazz musician Indra Lesmana is still considered young, but he is already too big to be ignored.

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Contemporary trends in Indonesian artBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Contemporary art is a plural phenomena. In Indonesia, contemporary art is also a continuation of the development of modern art.

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Another policeman killed in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified group of men killed a police officer on Friday night in Dewantara district, Lhokseumawe, North Aceh Police chief Lt. Col. Syafei Aksal said on Saturday.Syafei said the killers slit Corp.

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When life bitesBy Yusrizal KW "You must agree, Yum. You must."Yumi wiped her tearful eyes with the back of her hand. She looked closely at her mother and father and then looked down, feeling full in her chest. Then she heard her mother speak again, softly, but her meaning hurt Yumi's heart.

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Blue, hazel eyes are fine, but careful of the redBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): In a world where people regularly customize their appearance, from the shape of their nose to the color of their hair or clothes, it would be surprising if eyes were not a focus for individual expression and cosmetic ...

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Lawyers cash in on era of reform With the spirit of reform in the air, more people are determined to speak up, demanding the upholding of the rule of law. Consequently, the efforts to uphold the rule of law must involve lawyers.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m.

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