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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Sunday, Dec. 9)

Pick of the Flicks (for Sunday, Dec. 9)Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Monster Inc 15:00 19:05 21:15 Bounce 15:40 19:45 21:45 Ticker 15:00 19:05 21:15 Don't Say a Word 15:40 ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING Proximity (Action/Thriller, 90 minutes). Starring Rob Lowe, Jonathan Banks, Kelly Rowan, Terrence "T.C." Carson, James Coburn. Directed by Scott Ziehl.William Conroy (Lowe), who is serving time for a fatal drunk driving accident, is looking forward to being paroled in six months.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Bazaars offer grand bargains

Bazaars offer grand bargainsMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has been multicultural for centuries. The evidence of this is best reflected in the country's colorful bazaars, which line every neighborhood throughout the year.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Ken Pattern's art takes a new turn

Ken Pattern's art takes a new turnIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After nearly 13 years in Indonesia, Canadian landscape artist Ken Pattern still finds the country and its people perplexing.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/TV Program: Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001

TV Program: Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001TVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program5:00 Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:30 Music11:00 Regional News11:30 Documentary12:00 p.m.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Dahlan's simple recipe for success

Dahlan's simple recipe for successAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya His day-to-day appearance could be considered eccentric when compared to the usual attire of executives.Dahlan Iskan does not carry a mobile phone. He does not have his own special office to work alone in.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Singing the praises of 'karaoke architecture'

Singing the praises of 'karaoke architecture' I flew into Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the only one in the world perhaps that is cradled in the lap of a lush rainforest, one afternoon in November to be greeted by a nation in mourning.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/An adventure of the most rapid lifestyle changes

An adventure of the most rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind about this country? Its oil? Sand? Date? Football team and leagues? The Emirate Airline? The teasing prices at its airport dutyfree shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the world?Many of us ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Older models back in demand

Older models back in demandMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Like yesteryear's fashions being given a reworking for a fresh new look, older models are also returning to sashay again on the catwalk.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/More malls open in Jakarta, Botabek

More malls open in Jakarta, Botabek At least three shopping malls in Jakarta and surrounding areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Botabek) began operating during the third quarter of this year.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/'Tis the season of getting swindled

'Tis the season of getting swindled This time of year is when it seems all the bad guys, and some gals, crawl out of the woodwork looking to make a fast rupiah. I had thought I could rely on my own sense of judgment, but I was wrong.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Hitting the boredom threshold all by our lonesomes

Hitting the boredom threshold all by our lonesomesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A couple of editions ago, Jeff and Heidi related how the watchful eye and soothing (sometimes reprimanding) words of a personal trainer were what kept them on the straight and narrow as their fitness program continued.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Fast Facts

Fast Facts Official name: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Form of government: Federation Capital: Abu Dhabi Area: 83,600 sq km Population: 3.13 million Official language: Arabic Other languages: English, Persian, Hindi, Urdu Currency: Arab Emirates dirham (Dh or AED) Exchange rate: Dh 3.671 = US$1.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist: Whiskeytown Album: Pneumonia (Lost Highway Records) Pneumonia is the last album by Whiskeytown, the "alt-country" band fronted by Ryan Adams.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/'Tis the season of getting swindled

'Tis the season of getting swindled This time of year is when it seems all the bad guys, and some gals, crawl out of the woodwork looking to make a fast rupiah. I had thought I could rely on my own sense of judgment, but I was wrong.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/'You cannot have regrets in life'

'You cannot have regrets in life'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If Rhoma Irama was the king and Elvi Sukaesih the queen, then Camelia Malik was the next in line to the throne in the realm of dangdut music in the 1980s.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Tips to choose reliable air conditioners

Tips to choose reliable air conditioners Air conditioners have become an essential ingredient in making our lives truly modern. Today it is cool, both literally and metaphorically speaking, to have a fully air-conditioned home.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes

A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind when they think of the United Arab Emirates? Its oil? Sand? Dates? Football? Emirates airline? The teasing prices at its airport duty-free shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/A life of fashion and good friends

A life of fashion and good friendsBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 1968, the country was slowly returning to normalcy after the turmoil of the previous three years and designer Peter Sie took time to survey the fashion landscape around him.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist: American Hi-Fi Album: American Hi-Fi (Island Records) This is the debut album for American Hi-Fi, which formed in 1999 with Stacy Jones on guitar and vocals, Jamie Arentzen (guitar), Drew Parsons (bass) and Brian Nolan (drums).

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Bazaars a melting pot of culture and cuisine

Bazaars a melting pot of culture and cuisine-------------- Mehru Jaffer Contributor Kuala Lumpur --------------- Malaysia has been multicultural for centuries. The evidence of this is best reflected in the country's colorful bazaars, which line every neighborhood throughout the year.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Cafes: Comfortable weekend places for all

Cafes: Comfortable weekend places for allAsniar Sahab, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Cafes have been growing fairly rapidly in Jakarta recently and have become a lifestyle choice. They are popping up most noticeably at shopping centers.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/After four days, Tommy gets his uniform

After four days, Tommy gets his uniformThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being bombarded with criticism by the media, policemen on Saturday were seen escorting their top detainee Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra before journalists, but this time wearing a dark blue outfit -- a detainee's uniform.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Futile effort to extinguish fire

Futile effort to extinguish fireJP/A. Nara Krisna Firefighters (photo above) fruitlessly direct a hose against the Ministry of Industry and Trade building on Jl. Ridwan Rais, Central Jakarta.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/'Jakarta Jive', an expat's story of survival in the city of upheaval

'Jakarta Jive', an expat's story of survival in the city of upheavalDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta Jive; By Jeremy Allan; Metaphor Publishing, Jakarta, 2001; 225 pp It is hard to know what to expect when confronted by a book written by an expatriate promising a chronicle of jaman ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Let the exodus begin

Let the exodus beginDamar Harsanto and Ahmat Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the next few days, the capital city of Jakarta will soon be deserted. It will be unusually quiet.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Bounce (Drama/Romance, 106 minutes). Starring Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tony Goldwyn, Joe Morton, Natasha Henstridge. Directed by Don Roos.Young, successful ad executive Buddy Amaral (Affleck) is about to fly home to L.A.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Joy Ride (Suspense/Thriller, 96 minutes). Starring Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, Leelee Sobieski, Ted Levine. Directed by John Dahl.Two brothers are chased by a murderous truck driver. Gripping, suspenseful road movie with solid direction.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Caring for orphans labor of love for one man

Caring for orphans labor of love for one manGrace Segran, Contributor, Bogor, West Java At 21 years of age, when most people are completing their studies or are at the threshold of their career, Emmanuel Laumonier is working tirelessly with 26 orphans in Bogor and 100 others throughout Indonesia.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Spicy prawn and creamy pudding for breaking the fast

Spicy prawn and creamy pudding for breaking the fastMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Getting bored with the same food when breaking the fast? Try a spicy meal from Bengkulu, called Bagar prawns for that special moment and serve the smooth and creamy mandarin pudding for a dessert ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Bad RI films a big hit overseas

Bad RI films a big hit overseasJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta You might have assumed that because a number of locally made movies, like Garin Nugroho's art-house films, have won awards at several international festivals, international audiences would be familiar with the Indonesian film ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Odang Puputan

Odang PuputanBy Abel Tasman There was no other choice: Odang Puputan had to be proclaimed a free and sovereign country. Whatever reasons the village secretary may have had, the people were sure to ignore him because they believed in a democratic country whose power was in the hands of its people.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/On the Shelves

On the Shelves Tahanan Politik Pulau Buru 1969-1979) (Buru Island's Political Detainees 1969-1979); By I.G.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 9, 2001

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 9, 2001Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran, Jl. Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. * Indonesian Comic Part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist: American Hi-Fi; Album: American Hi-Fi (Island Records) This is the debut album for American Hi-Fi, which formed in 1999 with Stacy Jones on guitar and vocals, Jamie Arentzen (guitar), Drew Parsons (bass) and Brian Nolan (drums).

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING Taxi (Comedy/Action, 86 minutes). Starring Sami Naceri, Fridiric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard, Manuela Gourary. Directed by Girard Pirhs.Lightweight French movie that became a huge commercial success in its home country thanks to an enjoyable story and a likable cast.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/"Sales" do not always offer good bargains

"Sales" do not always offer good bargains The end-of-year holiday shopping bonanza is soon to arrive. Shops, department stores and traditional marketplaces have become more colorful than usual. Signs of big discounts, some of up to 70 percent, have been placed at most department stores.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Home appliance sales rebound to precrisis levels

Home appliance sales rebound to precrisis levelsJamuna Nair, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Home appliances. What are they? They are things that have made us appear 20th century and our ancestors dated.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/'Tis the season of getting swindled

'Tis the season of getting swindled This time of year is when it seems all the bad guys, and some gals, crawl out of the woodwork looking to make a fast rupiah. I had thought I could rely on my own sense of judgment, but I was wrong.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/KL sprouts 'karaoke architecture'

KL sprouts 'karaoke architecture' -------------------------- Mehru Jaffer Contributor The Jakarta Post --------------------------- I flew into Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the only one in the world perhaps that is cradled in the lap of a lush rainforest, one afternoon in November to be ...

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Odang Puputan

Odang PuputanBy Abel Tasman There was no other choice: Odang Puputan had to be proclaimed a free and sovereign country.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Start young to keep eyes healthy

Start young to keep eyes healthyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anita could tell that there was something wrong with one of her son's eyes. "He narrowed his eyes every time he read. After school he often complained of a headache," said the housewife.

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Sun, 09 Dec 2001

JP/Wide heels bad for your knees

Wide heels bad for your knees Agencies, Washington New research has shown that chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos. Women who want to add height and walk comfortably opt for wide heels.

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