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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Does thumb-sucking have side effects?

Does thumb-sucking have side effects?Dear Dr. Donya Thanks a lot for replying to my mail concerning my baby's walking. In the mail, you asked if my baby can stand on her own.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Strong winds raise fish prices

Strong winds raise fish prices BANDUNG, West Java: The effects of strong western winds which have caused havoc on fishing in some northern coastal areas in Central Java is being felt all the way to Bandung.The price of fish has skyrocketed in the West Java capital.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/National leaders will meet only with a clear agenda

National leaders will meet only with a clear agenda JAKARTA (JP): In response to calls for a reconciliatory meeting among members of the political elite, top national leaders said on Tuesday that they would agree to meet only if there was a certain agenda to discuss at the meeting.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Public vehicles told to use gas to curb pollution

Public vehicles told to use gas to curb pollution JAKARTA (JP): Public transportation vehicles in the capital will be required to use natural gas by the end of this year at the latest, State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Akbar ready for probe over alleged scam

Akbar ready for probe over alleged scam JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday that he was ready to be questioned by the police in connection with a report about his alleged involvement in a land scam.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Dialog vital to settle crisis, say observers

Dialog vital to settle crisis, say observers JAKARTA (JP): A solution to the country's myriad problems could be best sought through dialogs between members of the political elite, two foreign statesmen suggested on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Vertical Limit 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Remember the Titans 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Meet The Parents 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Duets 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Python ...
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Economy grew 4.77% in 2000, but growth may slow in 2001

Economy grew 4.77% in 2000, but growth may slow in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The economy grew by 4.77 percent in 2000 after three years of recession, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Tuesday.But BPS said that the economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), declined by 0.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Govt to open oil block tenders next month

Govt to open oil block tenders next month JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to open the tender process for 23 new oil blocks next month, marking the government's first attempt in years to tender oil blocks, after it took over the task from state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Do not push your children too early in life

Do not push your children too early in lifeBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, BALI (JP): One of the biggest challenges for parents is knowing when they are doing enough for their children. But sometimes they do too much in the hope of giving their children a head start in life.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Hendri ready to clarify Davis Cup withdrawal

Hendri ready to clarify Davis Cup withdrawal JAKARTA (JP): Men's tennis player Hendri Susilo Pramono said he hoped to meet with Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) chairman Tanri Abeng to clarify his withdrawal from the Davis Cup team.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Big bites of hearty fare at the Aryaduta's JP Bistro

Big bites of hearty fare at the Aryaduta's JP Bistro JAKARTA (JP): After dealing with our taxi's engine trouble but saved by the exceptionally helpful driver, it was with a warm glow and renewed faith in the human spirit that we were shown to our table in the JP Bistro at Hyatt Aryaduta Jakarta.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Riau to accept 10 percent stake in CPP oil block

Riau to accept 10 percent stake in CPP oil block JAKARTA (JP): The Riau provincial administration said on Tuesday it would accept the central government's decision to give the province a 10 percent equity stake in the joint venture that will operate the Coastal Plain Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Fresh ideas needed on Iraq

Fresh ideas needed on Iraq It's becoming more and more evident that the unity around the U.N. sanctions imposed on Iraq is cracking. Lots of fresh ideas are needed to make sure that Saddam Hussein is disarmed. A great part of the responsibility must be put on U.S.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Eurico under house arrest in E. Jakarta

Eurico under house arrest in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta Prosecutors' Office transferred on Tuesday former East Timorese pro-Indonesia militia leader Eurico Guterres from state detention in Salemba penitentiary, Central Jakarta, to a house in East Jakarta where he will remain under ...
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/How to tell you are having a heart attack

How to tell you are having a heart attack A heart attack will be an inevitable part of life for many of us. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking prompt treatment may better our chances of survival, writes Dr. Koo. Chee Chong, a consultant cardiologist at Gleneagles Medical Center in Singapore.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Jianshe expects to gain 10% in market

Jianshe expects to gain 10% in market JAKARTA (JP): Chinese motorcycle producer PT PAN Jianshe Milinia Indonesia (PJMI) expects to gain a local market share of about 10 percent this year.PJMI president Henry Sung said that the Indonesian motorcycle market, which was predicted at about 1.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Ricky, Antonius quit badminton center

Ricky, Antonius quit badminton center JAKARTA (JP): Ricky Achmad Subagdja, a gold medalist at the 1996 Olympics, and bronze medalist Antonius Budi Arianto resigned from the Indonesian Badminton Center effective on Feb. 17.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/European Parliament vows support for Indonesia

European Parliament vows support for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Visiting envoys of the European Parliament began on Tuesday a visit aimed at exploring what the parliament can do to help Indonesia develop democracy, empower the people and establish good and clean governance, specifically at ...
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Body of Japanese tourist flown home

Body of Japanese tourist flown home DENPASAR, Bali: The body of Japanese tourist Teruo Sueda, 58, was flown back to Japan on Tuesday after being kept for three days at Denpasar General Hospital's morgue, Antara reported on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Governors now more accountable

Governors now more accountable JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued a new regulation that authorizes city councils to demand the accountability of the governor at any time they deem necessary, an official said on Tuesday.The regulation No.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Volcano alert in Tomohon

Volcano alert in Tomohon MANADO, North Sulawesi: Residents of Tomohon, some 25 kilometers north of Manado, are becoming increasingly alarmed due to the increasing volcanic activity of Mt. Lokon and Mt. Mahawu.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Local investor backs bid for KPC stake

Local investor backs bid for KPC stake JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan said on Tuesday that a local investor was backing the province's bid to acquire a 51 percent stake in foreign owned coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) operating in the province.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Hendrawan gets good draw for World GP 2000 Finals

Hendrawan gets good draw for World GP 2000 Finals JAKARTA (JP): World number four and Olympics silver medalist Hendrawan is in a relatively easy group C at the US$250,000 World Grand Prix 2000 Finals in Brunei Darussalam next month.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Toward reconciliation

Toward reconciliation A lot is being made these days of the nonattendance of three of the four persons generally considered to be the top leaders of this country's "political elite" at a gathering organized by Jakarta's native Betawi community at the Jakarta Convention Hall on Sunday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Tutut quizzed for alleged role in Pertamina scandal

Tutut quizzed for alleged role in Pertamina scandal JAKARTA (JP): Businesswoman Siti Hardijanti Hastuti "Tutut" Rukmana, the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, was grilled on Tuesday for almost 10 hours at the Attorney General's Office over an alleged markup in a US$306 million ...
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Rogue forces exacerbate tension in Aceh

Rogue forces exacerbate tension in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): A member of the Indonesian Military/National Police faction in the Aceh provincial council said rogue forces in the province had exacerbated tensions between security forces and separatist rebels.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Loving animals

Loving animals Being interested in what psychiatrist Kresno Mulyadi stated, that house pets will have the child build empathy toward animals can nurture emotional intelligence.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Supping on goat soup by the roadside

Supping on goat soup by the roadside JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta-style sop kambing (goat soup) is sought after for its richness, if one ignores the huge cholesterol boost (and those recent reports of anthrax in Bogor!). A popular place to sup on the soup is Jl.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/City administration warns of anthrax symptoms

City administration warns of anthrax symptoms JAKARTA (JP): The city administration warned residents on Tuesday to stay alert for symptoms of anthrax, such as skin lesions, following reports of infected goat meat and beef in neighboring Bogor regency.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/PSM unsure of Mattoangin renovation

PSM unsure of Mattoangin renovation JAKARTA (JP): PSM management has been in doubt about being able to meet the deadline for renovating the Mattoangin Stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will announce the host for the Asian Champions Cup next week.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/No threat to presidency: Gus Dur

No threat to presidency: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid played down increasing calls for his resignation on Tuesday saying that he didn't see "any serious threat" to his grip on power.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Indonesia thrashes Malaysia 45-1 in one-sided game

Indonesia thrashes Malaysia 45-1 in one-sided game JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia walloped Malaysia 45-1 in a one-sided game on the third day of the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung Karno Baseball Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Police arrest 'mastermind' of riot in Sampit

Police arrest 'mastermind' of riot in Sampit JAKARTA (JP): Police on Tuesday arrested a local government official, described as one of the two masterminds of the ethnic riot in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, which has now claimed 17 lives.National Police Chief Gen.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Sapuan reads defense in tears

Sapuan reads defense in tears JAKARTA (JP): The former deputy head of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) broke into tears as he read out his defense statement at the South Jakarta District Court, saying that he had sacrificed himself for the head of state in a bid to unite the nation.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Rizal upbeat IMF, govt will reach deal

Rizal upbeat IMF, govt will reach deal JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Tuesday he was confident the government would be able to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund soon.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb.20

Rupiah Rates Feb.20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,113.00 10,113.00 9,565.00 9,661.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Making business climate for E. Timorese welfare

Making business climate for E. Timorese welfare One of the leaders of East Timor's Fretilin independence movement, Mari Alkatiri, is now Minister of Economic Affairs in the transitional Cabinet. Following are excerpts of an interview with The Jakarta Post held last month in Dili.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Won, New Taiwan dollar rally on foreign equity inflows

Won, New Taiwan dollar rally on foreign equity inflows SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currency markets followed divergent trajectories Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Pupuk Kaltim to go it alone ahead of IPO

Pupuk Kaltim to go it alone ahead of IPO JAKARTA (JP): State fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) hopes to divorce itself from its holding company PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) ahead of its plan to go public in May, its president Syaiful Amir said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Foreign envoys visit Ambon for firsthand information

Foreign envoys visit Ambon for firsthand informationBy Edith Hartanto AMBON, Maluku (JP): A group of foreign envoys, assisted by Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar, visited Ambon island on Tuesday in an effort to obtain firsthand information for the planned ...
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Police shoot side mirror thief

Police shoot side mirror thief JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two men and shot one of them for reportedly stealing the side mirrors of a Mercedes sedan at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Sigma to market Fiserv products

Sigma to market Fiserv products JAKARTA (JP): PT Sigma Cipta Caraka, a local software company, has won a contract to market the products of Wisconsin-based PT Fiserv Indonesia, which specializes in developing software for financial institutions.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Govt to impose stern measures against separatists

Govt to impose stern measures against separatists JAKARTA (JP): The government will take stern measures against separatist movement activities nationwide starting next month, Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/A framework for East Timor's economic planning

A framework for East Timor's economic planning The following is the first of two articles on East Timor's economic planning by C.G. Moghe, who has worked in financial services in various countries for the last 30 years.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Advances in treating heart attacks

Advances in treating heart attacksBy Dr. Bobby Woo SINGAPORE (JP): Our knowledge of treating acute heart attacks spans three centuries.Toward the end of the 19th century, it was established that heart attacks were caused by coronary thrombosis. At the dawn of the 20th century, Dr.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Drug traffickers start to use Internet: Report

Drug traffickers start to use Internet: Report JAKARTA (JP): There is a strong indication that a new drug trafficking operation using the Internet has hit Jakarta and other big cities in the country, it was reported on Tuesday.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Employees of BII on strike

Employees of BII on strike JAKARTA (JP): Employees picket the Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) headquarters on Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta for a second straight day on Tuesday to demand better pay from the management.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Classical and Copland served up on Thursday

Classical and Copland served up on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes it's feast or famine for Jakarta music lovers.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001

JP/Viewing Australia's Papua policy

Viewing Australia's Papua policyBy Siswo Pramono JAKARTA (JP): After East Timor, Papua, officially Irian Jaya, is another potential obstacle for Indonesia-Australia relations. Many Indonesians are suspicious of Australia's motives relating to Papua.
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