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42 articles.
Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Pertina aims 4 SEAG golds

Pertina aims 4 SEAG golds SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) is aiming to win four golds in the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Guess What? Boyke Dian Nugraha

Guess What? Boyke Dian Nugraha Hundreds of guests at the Borobudur Hotel were astonished to see noted gynecologist and sex consultant Boyke Dian Nugraha graciously walk the runaway wearing clothes from Valentino Napitupulu's latest collection on Wednesday.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/A day with a legislator Alvin Lie

A day with a legislator Alvin Lie Legislator Alvin Lie Ling Pao, 39, is one of several Chinese- Indonesians active in politics -- a realm that was closed to them during the Soeharto regime.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Finding a life partner a dilemma for modern-day Romeos

Finding a life partner a dilemma for modern-day RomeosBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Would Romeo have been willing to die for Juliet if she was not as beautiful as Liv Tyler? How about if she was not as smart as she was, or as dumb for that matter? Or if her family was not so well-off?The ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur must 'resign or be impeached'

Gus Dur must 'resign or be impeached' JAKARTA (JP): The nation will only evade ruin resulting from the prolonged economic and political crises and the threat of disintegration if President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid steps down, legislators concluded on Saturday.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Taking the veggie trail in Jakarta

Taking the veggie trail in JakartaBy Melinda J. Hewitt JAKARTA (JP): What do Mahatma Gandhi, Paul McCartney, Johnny Weissmuller, Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw, Plato, Benjamin Franklin and Julie Christie have in common?Probably nothing much except their fame and their being vegetarians.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Teenagers trained to be critical in making purchases

Teenagers trained to be critical in making purchases JAKARTA (JP): A warning for manufacturers: do not cheat the consumers with misleading labels. And for retailers, do not sell products after the use-by date.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Sony reaches World Junior Championships final

Sony reaches World Junior Championships final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian boys singles Sony Dwi Kuncoro remains the only hope for the country as he managed to reach the final of the World Junior Badminton Championships for the Bimantara Cup in Guangzhou, China.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Back up and share your data on the Web

Back up and share your data on the WebBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes I take my work home with me. Since it's still in digital form (computer files), I cannot stuff it in my briefcase and go home.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/The Tommy syndrome

The Tommy syndrome The fairy tale-like story of Tommy Soeharto's progress to fame and wealth as the youngest son of former president Soeharto, and now for a week or so perhaps the police's most wanted man, is known to every school child.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Ford cars set to return to Indonesia's streets

Ford cars set to return to Indonesia's streets Ford Motor Company held an international media gathering, the International Media "Deep Dive", at its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Jakarta International Film Festival, glitches and all, still a winner

Jakarta International Film Festival, glitches and all, still a winnerBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Sunday brings to a close the second Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest 2000). After 10 straight days of showcasing some of celluloid's finest, the party is finally over.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Head and Feet

Head and FeetBy Mas Ruscitadewi When his father, Ratu Peranda Agung Banjar, hereditary ruler of the regency, passed away, many people came to call - so many relatives and retainers, in fact, that the king's son could not remember all their names individually.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Book Nook: The Republic of Wine

Book Nook: The Republic of Wine The Republic of Wine; By Mo Yan, Translated from the Chinese by Howard Goldblatt; Arcade Publishing, Inc., 2000 (English-language translation); 356 pp; US$26.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia aims to defeat Myanmar in Tiger Cup

Indonesia aims to defeat Myanmar in Tiger Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer team aims to reach the final four of the Tiger Cup by defeating Myanmar in the last Group A round-robin match on Sunday.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Masks: Sartoris' Masks in the Commedia dell'Arte, at Museum Nasional Jakarta, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3868172), daily except Monday, until Nov. 27. * Work on Paper by Eddie Hara, Ivan Sagito, Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda no.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Book Nook: Passionate Nomad - The Life of Freya Stark

Book Nook: Passionate Nomad - The Life of Freya Stark Passionate Nomad - The Life of Freya Stark; By Jane Fletcher Geniesse; Random House, 1999; 394 pp; US$27.95 JAKARTA (JP): Her name is not well-known today, but Stark gained fame in the 1930s for her pioneering travels through the Middle East.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Pramoedya's 'Mangir' a play for our times

Pramoedya's 'Mangir' a play for our times Mangir; By Pramoedya Ananta Toer; KPG (Gramedia Popular Library) in cooperation with IKAPI Adikarya Foundation and The Ford Foundation, 2000; 114 pp; Rp 16,000 JAKARTA (JP): World-renowned Pramoedya Ananta Toer has written many novels and nonfictional ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/On the records

On the records Album: Lucy Pearl (PT EMI Indonesia/2000); Artist: Lucy Pearl What would happen if three hip-hop artists from three different groups got together, formed a new group and made an album?In the case of Lucy Pearl, it resulted in a groovy record that makes your body move from the ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Guess What? Ruth Sahanaya & Jeffry Woworuntu

Guess What? Ruth Sahanaya & Jeffry Woworuntu The Namdaemun market in the heart of Korea's capital Seoul is highly popular among visiting Indonesians, including top singer Ruth Sahanaya and her husband and manager Jeffry Woworuntu.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Pramoedya's books hit Japan's shelves

Pramoedya's books hit Japan's shelvesBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): "I hope Pramoedya Ananta Toer will receive the Nobel Prize in Literature next year.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Pagaruyung a reminder of Minangkabau's glorious past

Pagaruyung a reminder of Minangkabau's glorious pastBy Simon Marcus Gower BATUSANGKAR, West Sumatra (JP): Visitors to West Sumatra will become familiar with the traditional architecture of the Minangkabau home, updated for modern times.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/The death test: Your life expectancy days are numbered

The death test: Your life expectancy days are numberedBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): "How long will my money last?" is a question that worries a lot of retirees and soon-to-be retirees.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Jamie Aditya nominated for best presenter

Jamie Aditya nominated for best presenter JAKARTA (JP): Three local programs - all broadcast by Indosiar - have been nominated for the Asian Television Awards 2000, while Jamie Aditya, an Indonesian presenter of MTV Asia, is in the shortlist for Best Light Entertainment ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Arts Agenda

Arts Agenda Exhibition on Jambi's antique batik and woven songket at the Japan Foundation, Summitmas I building, third floor, Jl.Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, through Nov. 15. Jambi province is located between the provinces of Riau and West Sumatra.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Teens just want to have fun

Teens just want to have fun They are not involved in student brawls and they do not take drugs. They just want to hang out in shopping malls, eat at tent cafes or watch movies.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Wismilak CLS retains league title for 5th time

Wismilak CLS retains league title for 5th time JAKARTA (JP): Wismilak CLS of Surabaya proved itself the real champion after a 45-42 victory over home team Mahaputri Aspac in the final of the 2000 Rexona women's Kobatama national basketball league on Saturday.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/'I want to be in prosperous Indonesia'

'I want to be in prosperous Indonesia' Right on his 35th birthday on Dec. 8 this year, Munir, an advisory board member of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), will receive the Right Livelihood Award 2000 from the Swedish government along with a cash prize worth ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/And the winner is... TV viewers pick and choose

And the winner is... TV viewers pick and choose Panasonic Awards; Hosts: Nico Siahaan and Tamara Geraldine; RCTI, Friday, 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Awakening at Dawn

Awakening at DawnIt was the dawn of a winter morning And the world was cozily asleep I stepped out of the door And wandered into the Woods deepDown there was stillness as in a tomb beneath the ground And I heard the call from within so overriding was its command ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Presidential secretary Djoko dies

Presidential secretary Djoko dies JAKARTA (JP): Presidential secretary Djoko Mulyono died on Friday night from a prolonged illness. His body was buried in a public cemetery in Joglo, West Jakarta, on Saturday.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Marselli vows to bring reality to the screen

Marselli vows to bring reality to the screenBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Despite commercial failure of his first big screen film Sri last year, 44-year-old Marselli Sumarno is moving ahead with his career as a filmmaker.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Goat hides make jump from satay to artwork

Goat hides make jump from satay to artworkBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Kusnoto carefully uses a small hammer and a sharp-pointed chisel on a piece of goat hide as he skillfully shapes the edges of a wayang character. Once in awhile he wipes the sweat off his brow.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati

Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati After years of wanting to change her appearance, top model Ratih Sanggarwati finally decided the time was right for her to do so.Now she wears a jilbab (headdress) because she has been hired by a cosmetic producer to advertise their products for Muslim women.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Hollow Man 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Coyote Ugly 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Autumn in New York 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 U - 571 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Children of the ...
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/AS-IOP APACINTI meets Ricky Yacobi

AS-IOP APACINTI meets Ricky Yacobi JAKARTA (JP): AS-IOP APACINTI will meet Ricky Yacobi soccer school in Sunday's final of the under-13 Aspirin Cup soccer school tournament at the Aspirin field in Senayan.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesian workers try their luck in Korea

Indonesian workers try their luck in KoreaBy K. Basrie SEOUL (JP): It was a chilly November evening at the famous round-the-clock Namdaemun market.A young man, in rugged jeans, jogging shoes and an oversized leather jacket, hustled along through the busy tourist marketplace.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Hard work a key to Bagito's 22-year survival

Hard work a key to Bagito's 22-year survival JAKARTA (JP): Local stages have given birth to many comedy groups, but only a few have survived the tough and competitive entertainment business as a respected, qualified group.Bagito group is among the few.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesian men and women win in Chess Olympiad

Indonesian men and women win in Chess Olympiad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia men and women chess players managed to earn victories in the 13th round of the 34th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul Friday.In Indonesia's men's team defeat of Faroe Islands 3.5-1.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Home Movies

Home MoviesBy Joko E. H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Probably the best way to send a message through a movie is with subtlety, so audiences do not feel they are being preached to. In other words, say it with satire.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Fruity thirst quenchers for lazy, hazy days

Fruity thirst quenchers for lazy, hazy days JAKARTA (JP): There is nothing better at the end of the day, or amid the humidity and heat in the capital at the moment, than to sit down and savor a refreshing fruit drink.
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Sun, 12 Nov 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Autumn in New York. (Drama/Romance, 105 minutes). Starring Richard Gere, Wynona Ryder, Anthony LaPaglia, Elaine Stritch. Directed by Joan Chen.Another tragic love story about a person who happens to fall in love with someone who is terminally ill.
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