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41 articles.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Legally Blonde (Comedy, 96 minutes). Starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber. Directed by Robert Luketic.Some people consider Elle Wood (Witherspoon) cursed for being born pretty and blonde.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Making a short stopover in Surabaya

Making a short stopover in SurabayaMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya "Welcome to Surabaya, the City of Heroes," an employee at a five-star hotel greeted a group of foreigners.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/On the shelves

On the shelvesThe Jakarta Review of Books; PT Metafor Intermedia Indonesia; Volume 1, Number 1, October 2001; 31 pp; Rp 12,500 For those who love books, Jakarta often can be a difficult place to live. There is, it seems, a dearth of affordable books and a dearth of discussions about books.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Travel downfall: Big players suffer more

Travel downfall: Big players suffer moreGrace Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Contributor, Jakarta Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/New star in Sony stable

New star in Sony stableHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How popular is dangdut music in Indonesia? Famous dangdut singer Camelia Malik places it in comparison with pop music."People are shocked that pop band Sheila On 7 can sell one million copies of one album.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/JP/4/GRACE

JP/4/GRACEGrace Emilia The Jakarta Post Contributor Jakarta Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/What is Dim Sum?

What is Dim Sum? John Badalu Contributor Jakarta Dim sum can be a bit intimidating and if you don't know what you're doing you could find yourself biting into something you never intended to bite into. The following guide should help dim sum novices order with some degree of confidence.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday

AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on WednesdayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Star gazing for figure flaws

Star gazing for figure flawsMuara Bagdja, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Few women have a body like a supermodel, with the ideal breast, waist and hip measurements. Most, including celebrities, have to deal with figure flaws, either being too fat, skinny or large hipped.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Comedian Eko has a way with words

Comedian Eko has a way with wordsBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A bunch of excited young women, mostly high school students, streams into Studio 3 at private station TPI's headquarters in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing About Adam (Drama/Comedy, 105 minutes). Starring Stuart Townsend, Kate Hudson, Frances O'Connor. Directed by Gerard Stembridge.A young woman falls in love with a mysterious man who ends up changing the lives of everybody in her family. A very interesting little gem.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/N. Jakarta fire razes 300 homes

N. Jakarta fire razes 300 homesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fire engulfed about 300 houses in the densely populated Pejagalan subdistrict, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, leaving more than 500 families homeless.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/What's all about? Hallowe'en

What's all about? Hallowe'enMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta Grab your best ghoul-friend and head for the graveyard!It's Hallowe'en on Oct. 31, a frightfully fun holiday when everyone celebrates what scares them most.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesian: Speaking the same lingo?

Indonesian: Speaking the same lingo?Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta I went to the mall after school with Andrea and her doi. But I was so bete because he is so jutek, I'd rather be jomblo than go out with him.Huh?Even speakers of Indonesian may not understand that sentence.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/'Tis the season for Christmas collectibles

'Tis the season for Christmas collectibles Christine Schultze, Deutsche Presse-Angentur, Germany After some tough years following German unification, the small town of Lauscha in the rugged woodlands of eastern Germany is a veritable boomtown, cashing in on Christmas collectibles.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Young people speak their minds about relevance of Indonesia

Young people speak their minds about relevance of IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is Bahasa Indonesia still relevant as a unifier of the Indonesian people? In conjunction with the commemoration of Youth Pledge Day on Sunday, we posed this question to young people from across the country.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Setting limits in the office

Setting limits in the officeZatni Arbi, Contributor, JakartaThe ePolicy Handbook: Designing and Implementing Effective E- Mail, Internet, and Software Policies; By Nancy L. Flynn; Amacom, American Management Association, 2001; 304 pp; $19.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Big is beautiful at Hughes' boutique

Big is beautiful at Hughes' boutiqueMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Dewi Hughes is not just well known as a TV presenter, but also as a "plump" Indonesian woman who looks fit, attractive and self- confident.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Reversal of fortune for teen chess stars

Reversal of fortune for teen chess starsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sixth round of the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, saw the Indonesian youth team dealt a cruel blow as all three team members were defeated.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesia stays on course to Bermuda Bowl quaterfinals

Indonesia stays on course to Bermuda Bowl quaterfinalsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian men's team made a clean sweep of Japan, Italy and Brazil on Friday to return to the top eight on the provisional standings at the Bermuda Bowl bridge championship in Paris.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Artist Beda takes his journey of life

Artist Beda takes his journey of lifeMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta It is not easy to find artist Beda Sudiman, for he is always on a journey. When The Jakarta Post tried to contact him recently, he was on his way to Yogyakarta, giving dates on the telephone as to where he will be and when.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Play lifts the lid on our culture baggage

Play lifts the lid on our culture baggageDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Indonesian drama and theater have been performed in Australian cities from time to time, but there is something special about Tinted Windows, a play written and directed by Indonesian-born Sri Pudjiarti Dean, a ...
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal (Action/Thriller). Starring Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, Joe Mantegna. Directed by Jorge Montesi.A rising heavy metal star comes up with a brilliant idea: give a live concert aboard a jumbo jet that is in flight.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/JIFFest: A feast for movie enthusiasts

JIFFest: A feast for movie enthusiastsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is likely to repeat last year's success and popularity with movie lovers, as evidenced by the many sold-out films during its opening on Friday.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist: Tori Amos Album: Strange Little Girls (Warner Music) On her latest album, Tori Amos covers 12 songs written and sung by men. The songs, according to Amos, span 30 years of rock history.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Booking rooms online, why not?

Booking rooms online, why not?By Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Are you planning to go somewhere but don't have enough time to find a good hotel. Why not try online booking, it is easier and more convenient.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Smooth operators for good Hainan chicken rice

Smooth operators for good Hainan chicken riceGrace Segran, Contributor, Jakarta One normally uses the word "smooth" to describe fabric or a particularly good trip, but not chicken. Well, in the case of Hainan chicken rice, "smooth" aptly describes the quality of the chicken.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/On the shelves

On the shelvesThe Magician: A Collection of Short Stories; By Bakdi Soemanto; Kanisius Publishing, 2001; 104 pp To Bakdi Soemanto life is humor. He sees life, bitter as it may be, as something that always generates fun. There is little, if anything, in life that cannot make us smile.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Change and all, Malang still a breath of fresh air

Change and all, Malang still a breath of fresh airMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java "Malang is a city surrounded by volcanoes with beautiful scenery, and fresh, cool air.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Can we say it like it is in Bahasa Indonesia?

Can we say it like it is in Bahasa Indonesia? It's a quiet Sunday afternoon at a Jakarta hotel promotion for food from a neighboring land when a sudden flurry of words breaks through the clanking of cutlery on plates.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Just Visiting (Comedy/Fantasy, 88 minutes). Starring Jean Reno, Christina Applegate, Christian Clavier, Matt Ross, Bridgette Wilson. Directed by Jean-Marie Poire.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Flood victims face possible starvation

Flood victims face possible starvationAgus Maryono and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Purwokerto More than 20,000 of the 30,000 victims of flooding in the regencies of Kebumen, Cilacap and Banyumas in the southern part of Central Java are facing possible starvation and drug ...
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Untitled Fun Pub lives up to name

Untitled Fun Pub lives up to nameBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Now that all the fuss about brooms, vacuum cleaners, sweeping, etc.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Designer Denny finds harmony in simplicity

Designer Denny finds harmony in simplicityMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less is more, said the architect Mies van der Rohe.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Say what? Speaking Indonesian today

Say what? Speaking Indonesian today----------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------- I went to the mall after school with Andrea and her doi. But I was so bete because he is so jutek! I'd rather be jomblo than go out with him!.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Is an HIV vaccine on the horizon

Is an HIV vaccine on the horizonDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne No one in Indonesia, or in the region for that matter, can pretend that HIV/AIDS is an insignificant problem as available data shows that the illness has affected at least one in every 1000 in the population.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/Mostly great, except for Internet connectivity

Mostly great, except for Internet connectivityChristiani Tumelap, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For German traveler Juergen, 37, many of Jakarta's hotels, with their luxurious interiors, spacious rooms and friendly staff, are actually much better than the ones back home.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/A treat for Halloween

A treat for HalloweenLinda Hollands, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pumpkins are associated with Halloween in many parts of Europe and the United States. If you want to give your family a treat on Oct.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist: Live; Album: V (Universal Music) This Pennsylvania-based band has grown up, all right.
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