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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Balai perupa honors three art forms

Balai perupa honors three art formsBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): The tree is perhaps the most versatile object in nature providing shade, shelter, and protection while replenishing essential food for the universe.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Simplicity is the word for office interior design

Simplicity is the word for office interior design JAKARTA (JP): It is interesting to note that most property management companies use modest office spaces compared to their lessors or tenants. But there is a similarity in their interior design -- simplicity.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/The Spying Game: How Safe Are Your Secrets?

The Spying Game: How Safe Are Your Secrets? Most firms are aware of the need to protect their financial and personnel records as well as their trade secrets. Richard B. Elsberry, an American writer specializing in business and management topics, wrote this piece in OfficeSystems.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Jakarta's informality aides the poor

Jakarta's informality aides the poorBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): You may laugh at this, but it is true: Jakartans are forbidden by law to play in any public spaces except for those determined by the governor.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Ardiansyah, Silvi win Junior Indonesia Open

Ardiansyah, Silvi win Junior Indonesia OpenBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Ardiansyah and Silvi Antarini managed to turn predictions upside down by ousting top-seeded opponents in their final matches of the 2001 Milo Junior Indonesia Open at Bhinneka Sports Hall on Sunday.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/JP/2/BBM

JP/2/BBMPublic transport drivers protest fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people were left stranded as public minivan transportation drivers in Jakarta and many other cities across the country went on strike on Saturday to protest against a 30 percent hike in fuel prices.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING JAKARTA (JP): The Mummy Returns (Action/Horror/Comedy, 129 minutes) Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Freddie Boath. Directed by Stephen Sommers. Adventurer Rick O'Connell (Fraser) and Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan (Weisz) are back.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/PBSI to send Hendrawan, Arbi to the Malaysia Open

PBSI to send Hendrawan, Arbi to the Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan and former world champion Hariyanto Arbi have been added to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) list to compete at the five-star Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next month.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Equipment and gizmos enliven modern offices

Equipment and gizmos enliven modern officesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): So you run an office? A modern one, supposedly. You have employees who report to work at 9 in the morning and leave at 5 in the afternoon.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Sony Dwi Kuncoro, a future star to replace seniors

Sony Dwi Kuncoro, a future star to replace seniors SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) made the right decision by admitting Sony Dwi Kuncoro in its training program, as the 17-year-old boy has shown great talent since the 1999 Indonesia Open in Bali.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Snapshot

SnapshotPhoto A: SMBCSMBC Volunteer FundFOR THE CHILDREN: Yoshiro Morimoto (third left), President of PT Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Indonesia, hands over a Rp 110 million donation to a representative of Yayasan Hairun Nissa, an orphanage foundation.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/The Interview

The InterviewBy Sori Siregar He read all the written questions. Then he gazed at me. A moment later he read them again."How long have you been working as a reporter?" he asked me."A year," I answered."A year?""Yes, Sir"."Mmm," he murmured under his breath.He leaned against the back of the chair.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Caroline Zachrie soars like an eagle in RI showbiz

Caroline Zachrie soars like an eagle in RI showbizBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): Caroline Zachrie, one of Indonesia's leading models who is also a rising star in television series, idolizes Linda Evangelista because of the latter's chameleon-like ability to change her expressions on the catwalk.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Protests by public vehicle drivers paralyzes Bandung

Protests by public vehicle drivers paralyzes BandungBy Yuli Tri Suwarni BANDUNG (JP): Still recovering from days of fierce labor demonstrations, Bandung was again jolted by protests as thousands of public minivan drivers went on strike on Saturday effectively paralyzing West Java's largest city.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Tips on wireless mobile devices

Tips on wireless mobile devicesBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): The latest PDAs (personal digital assistants) are now able to define words in Chinese or English. They can also browse the Net, feature a calculator, memo and sketch pad, an address book, calendar and diary.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Gunawan's art goes against the grain

Gunawan's art goes against the grainBy Agus Dermawan T. JAKARTA (JP): Just like the continuous search in the fashion world for the next big trend, painters also look for opportunities to draw the attention of the public.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/The Appointed Time

The Appointed Time When the appointed time comesAll walls collapseAll masks are unmaskedLet freedom glow. When the appointed time comesIdeologies dieScience deadensLet freedom glow. When the appointed time comesNaive patriotism is ridiculedConvention is desertedLet freedom glow.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Mad politicians or merely 'foot-in-mouth'?

Mad politicians or merely 'foot-in-mouth'? JAKARTA (JP): It would appear that Britain is not the only country unfortunate enough to have been hit recently by devastating outbreaks of contagious disease.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Van Dijk's new book answers questions on RI

Van Dijk's new book answers questions on RI A COUNTRY IN DESPAIR: INDONESIA BETWEEN 1997-2000 Author: Kees van Dijk Published by KITLV Press, Leiden, The Netherlands Price: Rp 290,000 JAKARTA (JP): Human memory is short and note-taking is not the Indonesian people's forte.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Recipe: How to cook Chinese steamed chicken rice

Recipe: How to cook Chinese steamed chicken riceBy Mary Winata JAKARTA (JP): Steamed chicken rice is one of the most popular Chinese delicacies. The list of ingredients may be long, but they are all commonly used in the kitchen and the recipe is not as difficult as you might imagine.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/STILL PLAYING

STILL PLAYING The Crimson Rivers (Thriller/Crime/Mystery, 105 minutes) Starring Jean Reno, Vincent Cassel, Nadia Fares, Dominique Sanda. Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.A veteran cop investigates a grisly murder that leads to a dark and disturbing secret.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'

Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Body movement is a basic expression of human mind and feeling, vested with its own power and values.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/GPRS -- A new technology to put you on the fast track

GPRS -- A new technology to put you on the fast trackBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): What will happen in 2004? Some politicians aren't prepared to wait that long to see a new president rule the country. Some of us cannot wait that long to see many changes in Indonesia.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Hendrawan willing to trade badminton title

Hendrawan willing to trade badminton titleBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): When he became the new world champion, shuttler Hendrawan defeated not only Danish Peter Gade Christensen but, in a sense, those who ever doubted him because he is getting on in age (he's 29) and he recently married ...

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Prostate cancer: Debating and detecting a rampant killer

Prostate cancer: Debating and detecting a rampant killer This is the first of three articles on prostate cancer prepared by Dr. Injil Abu Bakar. NEW YORK (JP): Every 15 minutes, a man dies of prostate cancer in the United States.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Medication and community support vital for epilepsy sufferers

Medication and community support vital for epilepsy sufferers JAKARTA (JP): Rejection is among the forms of bitter treatment that people with epilepsy often suffer at the hands of ill- informed family and community members who think the disorder is contagious.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Yogyakarta taxi business in a sorry state

Yogyakarta taxi business in a sorry stateBy Soeryo Winoto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta is not as comfortable as it used to be; a local paper said in its editorial recently.The statement is very relevant, at least to those who want to travel by taxi in the historic city.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/23rd Bali festival opens

23rd Bali festival opens DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In a ceremony marked by a colorful parade of Balinese traditional arts, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened the 23rd Bali Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West Sumatra

Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West SumatraBy Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): Every country has its myths, legends and folklore that embellish cultures and in many instances draw people together towards a mutual experience and understanding of life's lessons.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/When the urge to switch career is unbearable...

When the urge to switch career is unbearable... Changing career is common but there are many advantages and drawbacks to consider. The Jakarta Post's Maria Endah Hulupi, Pandaya and contributor I. Christianto discuss the issue and offer tips on planning a career change.

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Sun, 17 Jun 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, 17 Jun 2001

JP/JP/2/DAYAK

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of ...

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/When theatrical costumes part with the human body

When theatrical costumes part with the human bodyBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Stage or theatrical costumes are "alive" and "have souls" when they are worn in a particular dramatic piece--referring to a particular figure, space and time.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Singapore in doubts over Office XP

Singapore in doubts over Office XP There are new features like voice recognition and tools to build a shared website, but experts say it has no big improvements worth its cost. Microsoft launched the latest version of its best-selling Office software last week in Singapore.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Public transport drivers protest fuel price hike

Public transport drivers protest fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people were left stranded as public minivan transportation drivers in Jakarta and many other cities across the country went on strike on Saturday to protest against a 30 percent hike in fuel prices.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Everything you need to know about buying a fax machine

Everything you need to know about buying a fax machineWhat is the best fax machine for your business? Should you get a fax that prints and scans as well? What can you expect to pay? The questions are endless, but a team of office equipment experts from www.betterbuys.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2001

JP/Hendrawan to compete at the Malaysia Open

Hendrawan to compete at the Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan and former world champion Hariyanto Arbi have been added to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) list to compete at the five-star Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next month.

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