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Searching for all articles published on 2001-04-08 ...
36 articles.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Episiotomy -- myth versus factBy Injil Abu Bakar NEW YORK (JP): U.S. official data show that in 99 percent of childbirths in hospitals the routine procedure followed is episiotomy, a surgical act to enlarge the vulval orifice for obstetrical purposes during parturition (the act of giving birth).
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

On the recordAlbum : It's all about the stragglers (Warner Music); Artist : Artful DodgerAlbum : Cream Resident (EMI); Artist : Seb Fontaine This week's music review is dedicated to all of you clubbers.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

ExxonMobil gas field catches fire after rebel attack BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Fire was raging in the early hours of Saturday morning at a natural gas field belonging to U.S. energy giant Exxon Mobil Oil Indonesia (EMOI) after it was allegedly attacked by rebels, reports said here.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Should Indonesia ban pro boxing? JAKARTA (JP): The popularity of boxing in the country has catapulted over the last three years, ever since private TV stations began broadcasting weekly matches.Boxing has since become a favorite of sports fans.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Host Indonesia banks on senior players in W. Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): With limited preparation time, host Indonesia is relying on its senior players to earn a full three points over the Maldives in the 2002 World Cup soccer prequalifying match at Bung Karno stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, ...
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Oriental delicacy from Gran Melia JAKARTA (JP): Here is another recipe of Chinese fare that will make your tastebuds dance. This light delicacy is a combination of smooth tofu, tasty prawns and luscious oyster sauce.This meal is best served with warm rice and accompanied with a cup of Chinese tea.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

RI briefs IMF panel on central bank law JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian officials on Saturday briefed an International Monetary Fund's (IMF) panel on the necessity of amendments to the central bank law, stressing that it should not be a "conditionality" on the disbursement of the next tranche of IMF ...
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): Some good films are still showing in local theaters. Bring your kids to see Emperor's New Groove or Billy Elliot as Jakarta's theaters rarely screen films which suit young audiences. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar has some other suggestions.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

SnapshotsPhoto A: DesignerJakArt@2001AWARD WINNING DESIGNERS: Former Minister of Education and Culture Fuad Hasan poses with the winners of the JakArt@2001 design competition, (from left to right) runner up Dedi Koesnandar, third place Felicia Levana, champion Christiawan and the event's chairman ...
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

'Wayang Orang Humor' staged amid humorless crisisBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The humor industry in Indonesian television has scaled new heights.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Ijen Crater, a natural attractionBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): Banyuwangi, the harbor town at Java's eastern tip, has more to offer than the Gandrung folk dance and fish as the stereotypes have it.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Burger King promoting green dipping sauce, drinks, ketchup MIAMI (AP): Children like toys, but their search for fun also extends to food, and Burger King is hoping children will find fun in its new green ketchup, green apple-flavored dipping sauce and green frozen drinks.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Celebrating Indonesian Women, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until April 21. * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

It requires a heart of stone to live on obsidianBy Kasparman In 1987, a Bandung-based science and technology institute discovered an invaluable deposit of obsidian located close to a small village in Sumatra. Upon the publication of this discovery, businessmen flocked to the village.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Restaurant guide a delicious treat Jakarta Good Food Guide 2001; By Laksmi Pamuntjak; Penerbit Djambatan, Jakarta, 2000; Rp 95,000 JAKARTA (JP): After only a few days in my possession, this book already bears the thumb-print smudges and dog-eared pages which denote it as much, much more than ...
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Natural coenzyme helps reduce wrinkles JAKARTA (JP): A coenzyme naturally produced by the body called ubiquinone, or Q10, helps reduce wrinkles, caused by premature aging, a scientist says.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Fans reveal why they are so mad about their idols JAKARTA (JP): What fans have to say about their idols and what they feel about them.Tania Pramono (not her real name) a student of a private university in Jakarta.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Now Showing Men of Honor (Drama, 128 minutes). Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Robert De Niro, Michael Rapaport, Aunjanue Ellis, Charlize Theron. Directed by George Tillman Jr. Carl Brasher (Gooding Jr.) is a black kid who has always dreamt of joining the U.S. Navy.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Men of Honor 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Watcher 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 What Women Want 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Hamlet 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Save the Last Dance ...
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Some 74 boxers to attend Golden Gloves SEMARANG (JP): Top national boxers are expected to perform in the Golden Gloves amateur boxing championships at BPLP auditorium here which starts from Sunday to Friday.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Coffin paraded at Saudi embassy JAKARTA (JP): The Saudi Arabian Embassy got an unexpected and macabre guest on Saturday morning when a coffin containing the remains of slain worker Sringatin was placed at the front gate of the embassy.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

TV stations cautious over fight against cigarette adsBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): Television stations are reacting cautiously over a possible class action lodged by a group of Indonesian foundations, demanding stricter control over broadcasting of cigarette advertisements.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

The difficult journey of Indonesian women Indonesian Women: The Journey Continues; Mayling Oey-Gardiner and Carla Bianpoen, editors; Publisher RSPAS Publishing, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies. The Australia National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia; 335pp.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Parents remember daughters killed in a1 fan stampedeBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that daughters are closer to their fathers, and that the only man in the world a girl can trust is her father.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

'TPI' runs new quiz from Monday to Friday JAKARTA (JP): Local private TV channel TPI has launched a new quiz program Kata Kita (Our Words) targeting mainly housewives.The quiz is aired from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

The Television StarBy Dewi Anggraeni I watched Bur lean forward on his desk studying the documents I'd given him.He looked up, and told me he had serious reservations about my proposed cast, especially the person chosen to play Nora Helmer. All of a sudden I became defensive.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Putu strives to save theaterBy Yusuf Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Although performing irregularly, Teater Mandiri, a theatrical company set up in 1971, has made it to the present reform era of Gus Dur, which is characterized by social tumult, after safely cruising through Soeharto's repressive New Order ...
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

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, 08 Apr 2001

Web spawns grammatical errors and wacky fadsBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): During one of my sojourns in a Ratu Plaza game center, I found one user constantly spamming the network battlegrounds with the words "All your base are belong to us".
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Sampit still tense after police killing SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan (JP): Following the death of three of their colleagues in a clash on Friday with locals, members of police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) intensified their street operations in Sampit on Saturday, netting people carrying sharp weapons.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

South Korea leads Indonesia 3-0 in Davis Cup zonal group JAKARTA (JP): A broken racket string ended Indonesia's fight in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone Group One second round playoff on Saturday and forced the visitor to bow out 3-0 to host South Korea.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Enough of democracy and human rights!By Carl Chairul JAKARTA (JP): When Sergio, our old family cat, was sleeping soundly on the only chair in my study and I was ready to get rid of him, my wife rushed to his rescue. "Wait a second. I'll get you another chair. Don't disturb him.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

Former comfort woman continues quest for justiceBy Kusrini YOGYAKARTA (JP): Steadfast and unyielding in the face of ordeals -- these are the two qualities one can find in Mardiyem, a former jugun ianfu, or comfort woman, a euphemism for a sex slave during the Japanese occupation.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

The Dawn Dawn, the blurry-eyed dawnturns into a bright-eyed day;Promising a smiling eve,but the news magazines show the other day of chaos, bloodshed and dismay.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

RI secures two Japan Open final tickets JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have secured two final berths at the US$180,000 Japan Open in the men's and mixed doubles while China has claimed two titles in the women's singles and doubles as it created all-Chinese finals in both events.
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Sun, 08 Apr 2001

What makes fans so crazy about stars? For many adolescents, particularly young women, their hearts really do belong to singing and movie idols. And sometimes those devoted fans can become fanatics, obsessed with their human idols and whipped up into a frenzy when they get a chance to meet them.
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