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Searching for all articles published on 2001-09-23 ...
45 articles.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001

A man's account of a visit to heaven -- and back JAKARTA (JP): Before Feb. 8, 1987, Amir Sebayang, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, knew where he was going in life.But that all changed on the night of his heart attack.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

It's Not an All Night FairBy Pramoedya Ananta Toer The only transportation that most people in our small town can use is the pony-trap. The hospital lay two kilometers from our house. So on that afternoon we took a pony-trap to the hospital.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Tips to guard against fraud - Ensure that your card is signed on the signature panel as soon as you receive it. - Protect your cards as if they were cash. Do not leave them unattended anywhere, such as in a car, bar, nightclub or on the beach. - Never write down your PIN - memorize it.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Guess What? Garin Nugroho For Garin Nugroho, being part of the circle of Very Important Persons is somewhat confusing.He says he keeps tight-lipped when people accuse him of cozying up to famous figures.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Envoy Gozney back in land of his youthBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): If British Ambassador Richard Gozney found himself holding a magic wand, he would first wave it over all terrorists in the hope that they would realize that there is a peaceful way to bring justice to this world.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Pick up the best of Microsoft Dot NetBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Everyone by now has probably heard about the new strategy of Microsoft, dubbed Dot Net. This plan is supposedly to provide the world's wealthiest company new multiple revenue streams for its products.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Balinese art to go under hammer in S'pore A collection of paintings by pre-World War II Balinese modernists is scheduled to be auctioned by Christie's in Singapore at the end of September.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

NDEs: A brush with the hereafterBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): For some of us, near-death experiences (NDEs) are something too mysterious, too unfathomable and, yes, downright scary to think about.For others, they are a confirmation of their faith that life goes on after our physical being dies.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Protesters take to streets in anti-U.S. demos JAKARTA (JP): Hardline Muslim groups stepped up their anti- American campaign on Saturday, with several hundred Muslim students rallying in Surabaya, East Java, and Palu, Central Sulawesi, protesting U.S. plans to wage war against Afghanistan.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Guess What? Widodo Despite his long service in the military, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo A.S. gave his "first blood" at the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) headquarters in Cijantung, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.Of course, Widodo was not doing his best Rambo impression.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Egypt's El Warsha spins a stunning taleBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): If broken promises are indeed as much a part of life as promises kept, then it is worth trying to catch the illusive performance of El Warsha's Spinning Lives on Sunday and Monday nights.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Moderate Muslims oppose 'sweep' threat JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of mainstream Muslim groups have opposed a threat by hardline groups to conduct a "sweep" of American citizens in Indonesia if the United States attacks Afghanistan.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Cardholders unhappy with rude debt collectors JAKARTA (JP): Some of you may have had wonderful experiences since getting your first credit card. You get bonuses or discounts when you use the cards in purchasing various items.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Where to go in JakartaArt Summit III* Theater Mutiara dari Mesir by Elwarsha (Egypt), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 23-24.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Dewa brings music of unity to AustraliaBy Fauzia Tori SYDNEY, Australia (JP): When you live far from home, anything that brings back memories of the people and places you have left behind is dearly valued.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Beware, you could become a victim of credit card fraud JAKARTA (JP): The use of credit cards has made life easier, more convenient and more secure at least against pickpockets and other street criminals. But beware, the use of credit cards has also created another type of criminals.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

STILL PLAYING Rush Hour 2 (Action/Comedy). Starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Zhang Ziyi. Directed by Brett Ratner. Chan and Tucker are together again, this time in Hong Kong. Full of high-kicking action and big laughs.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Skin sense: Looking good whatever your skin colorBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): Our vision of feminine beauty is usually associated with fair skin. It is what cosmetics producers, the print and electronic media and the entertainment world all communicate to us in our daily lives.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Indonesia wins doubles for 2-1 in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia leads China 2-1 after winning a grueling doubles match in their Asia-Oceania relegation play-off tie at the Kemayoran Hardcourt, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Cash, cars up for grabsBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): Credit cards are becoming more popular in Indonesia now days with more and more people pulling out a plastic card from their wallet instead of cash.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

It's the meat that matters in delicious Argentinean cuisine JAKARTA (JP): Argentinean cuisine, like the dishes found in neighboring countries, received strong influence from Spain, but when it comes to taste, the country's excellent meat, especially its veal, sets it apart from the rest.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Tibetan monks dream of returning homeBy Mehru Jaffer DHARAMSALA, India (JP): Whenever Hollywood heartthrob Richard Gere decides to descend upon the Himalayan town of India's Dharamsala, he chooses to retire at the charming Chonor House.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Phone: 5256351) Evolution 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Princess Diaries 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Swordfish 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 One Night at McCool's 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 ...
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

What do you think of polygamy today? JAKARTA (JP): Public attitudes toward polygamy, which is permitted by Islam and is also found in several traditional societies in the archipelago, have fluctuated in modern Indonesia along with the examples set by the country's leaders.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

S. Korea a rich blend of technology, culture It was not that long ago that South Korea was a poor and struggling country.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

NOW SHOWING Sense and Sensibility (Drama/Romance/Comedy, 136 minutes). Starring Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Emilie Francois, Hugh Grant. Directed by Ang Lee.Those who only know Lee for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon have a chance to see what he is best known for: dramas.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Guess What? Gus Dur Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who chaired the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), for 15 years, is often assumed by some people to have supernatural powers.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

A taste of the pampas from Argentina JAKARTA (JP): Chef Patricio MacLoughlin from the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, shares his recipes for two traditional dishes being served during the Argentinean food promotion at the Gran Melia Jakarta hotel through Sunday.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

A beginner's guide to Indonesian herbal medicineJamu: The Ancient Indonesian Art of Herbal Healing; Periplus Editions, 2001; Susan-Jane Beers; 192 pp; US$19.95; JAKARTA (JP): The world of jamu, Indonesia's traditional herbal medicine, can be a daunting one for foreigners.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Korean tourism looks to attact Indonesian visitors JAKARTA (JP): We get the snow and you get the beaches. That was the deal Dal-Lyong Choi, the executive vice president for overseas tourism marketing at the Korea National Tourism Organization, offered.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Sports 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Globe-trotting Dalton finds his homeText and photo by David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Sitting on an old blanket in Nimbin surrounded by copies of A Traveler's Notes: Indonesia, which consisted of six type-written pages and some basic maps, Bill Dalton probably never imagined that he was taking the ...
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

NOW SHOWING Evolution (Comedy/Action, 105 minutes). Starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Ted Levine. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

NOW SHOWING Evolution (Comedy/Action, 105 minutes). Starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Ted Levine. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Contemporary RI art shown in MadridBy Carla Bianpoen MADRID (JP): At a time when the language of words tends to destroy instead of construct, artworks increasingly take prominence in conveying messages with genuine meaning.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

NOW SHOWING The Princess Diaries (Comedy/Family, 114 minutes). Starring Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Caroline Goodall, Heather Matarazzo. Directed by Garry Marshall.Fifteen-year-old Mia (Hathaway) has never been the center of attention at school.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

When is three, or four; a crowd in a marriage? JAKARTA (JP): Before Hercules and Xena were broadcast on local television, no one ever made a fuss about my name. But things changed when the series appeared on TV several years ago.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Children must be taught to respect their canine friendsBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Both children and pet dogs are adorable and entertaining, but parents should be careful because playful children can irritate even the most tender-hearted dog at times, a veterinarian warned.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

How to stop a midlife crisis from destroying your lifeBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Rama, 53, was a successful entrepreneur and lived a financially secure life with his wife, two daughters and their spouses, plus three grandchildren in his comfortable house in the Warung Buncit area of ...
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Susan-Jane Beers spreads gospel of 'jamu'By David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Susan-Jane Beers was hurting.Newly arrived in Jakarta with her English husband and finding herself inactive, she joined an aerobics class at a gym to take off the extra pounds.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

STILL PLAYING Rush Hour 2 (Action/Comedy). Starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Zhang Ziyi. Directed by Brett Ratner.Chan and Tucker are together again, this time in Hong Kong. Full of high-kicking action and big laughs.*** (out of ****) Spy Kids (Adventure/Comedy/Action, 88 minutes).
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Dessy Fitri overcomes odds with a smileBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): In the middle of a freezing night during the filming of Pasir Berbisik (Whispering Sand) in the desert near Mount Bromo, East Java, singer Dessy Fitri was praying for the strength to overcome the excruciating pain in her legs.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

'I really dislike judgmental people' It has been three years since Sarah Sechan went from being a TV actress and radio DJ to the coveted job of MTV VJ, quickly emerging as a mainstay of Asian pop culture.
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Day of droughtText and photo by P.J. Leo WONOSARI, Yogyakarta (JP): The dry season is coming and the hot sun has evaporated all the water sources in several villages in Gunung Kidul regency here, including Oyo River (photo above left).
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001

Polygamy: The ties that bind Polygamy, usually referring to men taking more than one wife at the same time, has returned to the public's attention.
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