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35 articles.
Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Is good education for the rich only?

Is good education for the rich only? The number of private schools which are several times more expensive than public schools are on the rise. Even these days, in the midst of the country's gloom, private schools evidently remain popular.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Atu grabs Jakarta Open title

Atu grabs Jakarta Open title JAKARTA (JP): National second-tier shuttler Atu Rosalina won the women's singles title in the Jakarta Open Satellite Championships at the Bung Karno Sports Complex on Saturday.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Seribu Islands for duty-free zone: Only a dream?

Seribu Islands for duty-free zone: Only a dream?By Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Ardika, is a 55-feet boat for 16 people, often seen berthing at the pier of Marina Ancol Jakarta.It has two cabins, complete fishing equipment and is fully air-conditioned.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Justice: Village Style

Justice: Village StyleBy Godi Suwarna His name is Markum. He's tall and heavily built. People close to him say that Markum has never told a lie and neither has he ever insulted anyone.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/How to deal with your cholesterol

How to deal with your cholesterolBy Injil Abu Bakar NEW YORK (JP): Shrimp is full of cholesterol. But the real cholesterol danger lurks in the slyly packaged "cholesterol-free" cookie. You see, shrimp contains very little of the saturated fat that makes that cookie taste so good.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/South Africa boosting tourist sector

South Africa boosting tourist sector The South African government invited 26 journalists over from Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia last month as part of its efforts to promote tourism and investment. The Jakarta Post's reporter Ivy Susanti filed her report.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing The Pledge (Drama/Thriller, 124 minutes). Starring Jack Nicholson, Robin Wright-Penn, Helen Mirren, Vanessa Redgrave, Aaron Eckhart, Benicio Del Toro, Mickey Rourke. Directed by Sean Penn.This powerful film marks Sean Penn's growing confidence behind the camera.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Hannibal 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Miss Congeniality 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Gift 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Pledge 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Mexican ...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): If you are brave enough to venture out this Sunday to catch a movie at a local theater, The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar has some suggestions for you.Billy Elliot (Drama, 110 minutes). Starring Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Gary Lewis, Jamie Draven.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/For art's sake: Detect original and fake works

For art's sake: Detect original and fake worksBy Renate Kant SINGAPORE (JP): On Sunday, March 18, 2001, The Jakarta Post ran an entire section of articles about art forgery with such titles as Forged Art a Lucrative Business, Indonesia, the Land of Fine Art Forgery and Forgery, Crime Plaguing Art ...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/'RCTI' to meet 'Kompas' in delayed final

'RCTI' to meet 'Kompas' in delayed final JAKARTA (JP): RCTI claimed a place in the final to challenge Kompas in The Jakarta Post's 18th anniversary soccer tournament at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday after defeating their contenders.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Weak rupiah may hamper Seville badminton team

Weak rupiah may hamper Seville badminton team JAKARTA (JP): The weakening of the rupiah's exchange rate in the last few days could hamper the Badminton Association of Indonesia's (PBSI) plan to send a strong squad to the Sudirman Cup and the World Championships in Seville, Spain, next month.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Public theaters effectively 'killing' arts theaters

Public theaters effectively 'killing' arts theatersBy Yusuf Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Ever since the downfall of the New Order Government, public theaters have become more a fact of life. Street rallies at various strategic locations have become a common sight.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/NU ready to hold mass prayer

NU ready to hold mass prayer JAKARTA (JP): Preparations for the mass prayer in Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, were almost complete on Saturday while green carpets had been rolled out to cover an area in the eastern parking lot that could hold 50,000 people.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Home-made brownies for the family

Home-made brownies for the family JAKARTA (JP): Those sweet and crunchy brownies are highly popular although they are a bit expensive and not all bakeries have them on their shelves. Here is a recipe from Doddy Pamudji, a writer of cake recipes.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Enjoying a magical safari to South Africa's animal kingdom

Enjoying a magical safari to South Africa's animal kingdom JAKARTA (JP): An open Land Rover trekked along the small meandering track while the morning sun caressed damp leaves and revealed glittering spiderwebs stretched between tree branches.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/The wind to Benoa

The wind to BenoaBy I Wayan Juniarta BENOA, Bali (JP): For fifty-year-old Pierre Guillaume and his six sailing companions, the supposed-to-be tiring nine-day sea voyage from Singapore to Bali on a 20-meter long yatch was simply a fun cruise.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Mount Merapi farmer lives organically with nature

Mount Merapi farmer lives organically with natureBy Des Price MT. MERAPI, Central Java (JP): A windy, narrow road leads up to the hamlet of Muntilan, which is within a stone's throw from Mount Merapi's slopes, and is a peaceful rural setting where life for most of the locals goes on as though ...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Gus Dur seeks 'higher' guidance

Gus Dur seeks 'higher' guidance SURABAYA (JP): When faced with critical moments and times of adversity, Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid is renowned not only for his diplomatic skills, but also his habit of seeking "guidance" from the world beyond by visiting the graves of elders.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Forget the land and live by the sea

Forget the land and live by the seaBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Park your car in the front porch and your boat in the back yard. Are you out of your mind?No. Not if you are flushed with cash, as you can be one of the proud owners of a property in the waterfront area.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Toraja village named a world heritage site

Toraja village named a world heritage siteBy Hasanuddin Hamid TANATORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): Residents of the village of Toraja Ke'te Kesu in Sanggalangi district have never been happier.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Dayak Katingan community offer gesture of peace

Dayak Katingan community offer gesture of peace The Dayak Katingan community, the third largest Dayak sub- ethnic group, held a rare traditional rite last week.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Maldives lost 1-0 to China

Maldives lost 1-0 to China JAKARTA (Agencies): The Maldives, hammered last week 10-1 in Xian, China, held Bora Milutinovic's World Cup hopeful China to a solitary goal in the latest round of games in Group Nine of Asia's World Cup qualifying tournament Saturday.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/'Perempuan' talk show expresses women's perspectives

'Perempuan' talk show expresses women's perspectives Perempuan (Women); 'Metro TV': From Monday to Friday; at 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Benefits of a vegetarian diet for all

Benefits of a vegetarian diet for allBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): If Dr. Hendry Wijaja had his way, everyone, from babies to the elderly, would choose a vegetarian diet for better living.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Issue memorandum, but no impeachment, says Cabinet

Issue memorandum, but no impeachment, says Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): The Cabinet on Saturday once again pleaded with the House of Representatives, warning them against going too far in its censure of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Islamic perspectives on religious pluralism

Islamic perspectives on religious pluralism Islam Pluralis: Wacana Kesetaraan Kaum Beriman (Islam and Pluralism); Budhy Munawar-Rachman; Paramadina, Jakarta, 2001; 457 pp.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Germany, new hope for Indonesian university graduates

Germany, new hope for Indonesian university graduatesBy Sri Pudyastuti Baumeister BERLIN (JP): On a murky fall morning a professor strode into his colleague's study. "Is there a vacancy in your place.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Ancient Mataram palace now part of a village

Ancient Mataram palace now part of a village KOTAGEDE, Yogyakarta (JP): A well-looked-after historical legacy is hard to find in Indonesia.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/'Mooi Indie' works dominate local auction

'Mooi Indie' works dominate local auctionBy Boudewijn Brands JAKARTA (JP): On Kartini day last Sunday, the joint auctioneers, Larasati-Glerum South East Asia, set records again in their second sale. The event attracted at least 500 people, of which 240 were active bidders.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Don't worry

Don't worry When once in a while you face a critical moment, full of anxiety, pessimism and torment, when your soul reclines and aimlessly gropes in the dark alleys of your mind, man often forgets there might be some little light shining in there, whispering: "Don't worry, honey.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/The capital braces for the masses

The capital braces for the masses JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the capital have begun taking precautionary measures bracing themselves for the masses expected on Sunday and Monday.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Membaca Frida Kahlo, by Agus Suwage, Astari Rasyid, Heri Dono, etc., Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), April 29. * Painting Sunny Earth, Krijono, Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No.
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Sun, 29 Apr 2001

JP/Healing past traumas Suryani's way

Healing past traumas Suryani's wayBy Rani Rachmani Moediarta JAKARTA (JP): Past traumas make us unhappy, prevent us from adapting to new situations and cause psychological or social disorders.
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