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52 articles.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Kartika and her desire to help children

Kartika and her desire to help childrenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta She is soft spoken, demure, articulate and structured, although some of her words sound like those from UNICEF brochures.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Not all young proud to be RI citizens

Not all young proud to be RI citizens We asked several young people from various regions whether they were proud to be Indonesian, what they hoped from government, and what they would do if they were president and minister of national education.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/TNI retains political clout despite exit from MPR"

TNI retains political clout despite exit from MPR"The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI)'s surrender of its seats in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has been applauded by many, but one analyst says the retreat is symbolic, noting that much of the TNI's political clout ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Local documentary goes cineplex

Local documentary goes cineplexHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four years have already passed. Four years since the student movement surfaced and culminated in the killing of four Trisakti University students, followed by widespread rioting.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Children face confusion after staying overseas

Children face confusion after staying overseasAnnastashya Emmanuelle, Contributor, Jakarta Readjusting after being exposed to the ways and culture of another country for a considerable amount of time can be a disorienting experience, especially for those who find out, the hard way, that their ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Photo 1: KARTIKA

Photo 1: KARTIKAOther sisterCompared to her extravagant mother, Kartika Soekarnoputri prefers to stay far away from the spotlight. Although she seems detached from her roots, the 35-year-old is concerned with Indonesian children.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Surakarta has lots to offer, besides 'keraton' tour

Surakarta has lots to offer, besides 'keraton' tourKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Surakarta has long been famous for the richness of its cultural heritage and has become a leading tourist destination in Indonesia.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Cosworth offers Jordan engine deal

Cosworth offers Jordan engine deal BUDAPEST: The Jordan Formula One team has a choice of Cosworth or Honda engines next season after being offered a three-year deal by the Ford-owned company, Cosworth boss Niki Lauda said on Friday.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Santika, a hotel with a clean image

Santika, a hotel with a clean imageDewi Anggraeni Contributor SemarangRegardless of how secure your marital relationship is, whenever your spouse is away, the thought of them staying at a hotel often stirs a degree of concern.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/When daddy comes in...

When daddy comes in...By Joko E.H. Anwar I am sitting on my rattan mat, the same mat I have practically lived on for five years. Five full years. For all this time the mat has been here in front of the door to my apartment. Well, not exactly mine.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Notebook processors getting faster and faster

Notebook processors getting faster and fasterZatni Arbi Columnist Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id Do you still remember the Acer TravelMate 630, which I reviewed briefly in this column back in May? Last week, Acer Indonesia launched its latest generation notebook, the TravelMate 636LC.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Boulami breaks own record to steal show

Boulami breaks own record to steal showTimothy Collings, Reuters, Zurich, Switzerland Moroccan Brahim Boulami stole the glory from America's sprinters when he smashed his own 3,000 meters steeplechase world record on an evening of top performances at the Zurich Golden League meeting here on ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Amendment to empower govt: Megawati

Amendment to empower govt: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri hailed the recent amendment to the 1945 Constitution by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), saying it would help build a strong government.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Bitter Dawn: Tracing the pain of East Timorese

Bitter Dawn: Tracing the pain of East TimoreseCarmel Budiardjo, Contributor, London Bitter Dawn: East Timor, a people's story; by Irena Cristalis; ZED Books, London, 2002; 286 pages After three years of breathtaking changes, transforming it from a down-trodden, occupied country to the first ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/JP/20/ENTHUS

JP/20/ENTHUS Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard guidelineBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post Semarang A standard guideline, or pakem, is like a scary ghost for traditional artists.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Festive mood rules the day

Festive mood rules the dayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A festive mood prevailed through most parts of the country when Indonesians observed the 57th anniversary of their independence on Saturday.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Fairy tales for a not-so-young Republic

Fairy tales for a not-so-young Republic Indonesia is a land of fairy tales. Or so you will be told by many expatriates, especially those hailing from the colder and more industrialized regions of the globe.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Tommy among remission recipients on Independence Day

Tommy among remission recipients on Independence DayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has barely started his jail term for masterminding Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita's assassination and illegally possessing firearms, was among inmates receiving remission in ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Revisiting the 1962 New York Agreement on Papua

Revisiting the 1962 New York Agreement on Papua--------------------- Dupito Simamora Indonesian Diplomat to UN New York --------------------- Recently, there has been greater attention given to Papua by various parties, which has led to charges that the right of the Papuans to ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/More companies turn to insurance firms to handle workers' health

More companies turn to insurance firms to handle workers' healthSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Although there is little public awareness of the need of insurance benefits, many life insurance companies are experiencing a growing demand from corporate clients.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Plenty of scenic adventure available off the Strip Trip

Plenty of scenic adventure available off the Strip Trip If you are not yet satisfied with all Las Vegas has to offer despite your day trip to the Grand Canyon, you can easily take another memorable adventure to a number of tourist destinations around Las Vegas.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/12 killed in Subang collisions

12 killed in Subang collisions CIREBON, West Java: At least 12 people died instantly and dozens of others, many in a critical condition, were injured in two separate bus collisions on West Java's northern highway connecting Jakarta and Central and East Java.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Arrows team's absence promotes complications

Arrows team's absence promotes complicationsReuters, London, England The withdrawal of the Arrows team from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix has caused serious complications to a potential takeover, according to bidder Craig Pollock.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Research on women's friendship: A very healing experience

Research on women's friendship: A very healing experienceFemale responses to stress: Tend-and-befriend, not fight-or- flight. Psychological Review. Taylor, S.E., Klein, L.C., Lewis, B.P., Gruenewald, T.L., Gurung, R.A.R., & Updegraff, J.A.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/'Pura' Mangkunegaran still fascinates tourists

'Pura' Mangkunegaran still fascinates touristsKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Mangkunegaran Pura (castle) remains one of the most fascinating tourist magnets in Surakarta, besides the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat Keraton (palace).
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Obituary

Obituary Former minister of tourism and telecommunications Achmad Tahir died on Saturday of lung cancer at the age of 78.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hard

Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hardOyos Saroso The Jakarta Post Tanggamus, Lampung Although people still enjoy drinking coffee at US$1.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Research on women's friendship: A very healing experience

Research on women's friendship: A very healing experienceFemale responses to stress: Tend-and-befriend, not fight-or- flight. Psychological Review. Taylor, S.E., Klein, L.C., Lewis, B.P., Gruenewald, T.L., Gurung, R.A.R., & Updegraff, J.A.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Sunday in the park with Hawaiian painter Paul Nagano

Sunday in the park with Hawaiian painter Paul Nagano A Balinese temple entrance surrounded by dissolving white festival parasols, a ghost-like figure of a woman carrying offerings for the gods emerges from water and moves toward the sky, a dog howling at a dead moon, a pink lotus dispersed in ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/SymBALIsm restores the beauty of painting

SymBALIsm restores the beauty of paintingVivid N. Savitri, Contributor, Jakarta What is the first thing that pops up in your mind if you are invited to a painting exhibition? Boring perhaps? No need to feel guilty about it; the truth for many people may not be that far off.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Grand Canyon sculptures even grander up close

Grand Canyon sculptures even grander up close Unlike the glitter and splendor of Las Vegas, Grand Canyon offers nature's endless array of splendid sculptures against a peaceful but dramatic backdrop.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Govt announces subsidy cuts, higher taxes for 2003 budget

Govt announces subsidy cuts, higher taxes for 2003 budgetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled on Friday the 2003 state budget draft, which highlights a sharp cut in subsidies and a hike in tax revenue, meaning further belt tightening for many Indonesians still ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Agus Budiman to write book

Agus Budiman to write book NEW YORK, United States: Agus Budiman, 31, who was deported from the United States after being proven innocent of involvement in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will write a book about his experiences as an inmate in an American detention center.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Indonesia's nutmeg trade on the wane after 500 years

Indonesia's nutmeg trade on the wane after 500 yearsPeter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Indonesia's nutmeg trade is on the decline after five centuries of being the root cause of wars, massacres and ultimately the colonialization of this sprawling archipelago nation.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Photo 1: KARTIKA

Photo 1: KARTIKAOther sisterCompared to her extravagant mother, Kartika Soekarnoputri prefers to stay far away from the spotlight. Although she seems detached from her roots, the 35-year-old is concerned with Indonesian children.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Still playing

Still playing Men in Black II (Action/Comedy/Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 88 minutes). Starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Lara Flynn Boyle, Rip Torn. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. The Men in Black are back to hunt more scum of the universe in a sequel that plays like a very long trailer.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Young Evelyn struggle hard to win for Indonesia

Young Evelyn struggle hard to win for IndonesiaEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The composed Evelyn Mintarno perhaps represents the spirit of today's youth in Jakarta and probably in other big cities in Indonesia for the same reasons.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Alam: Singer who blends hardcore with 'dangdut'

Alam: Singer who blends hardcore with 'dangdut'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is easy to chuckle, or even roar with laughter, over the performance and stage act of dangdut singer Alam.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Andre Agassi struggles through against Enqvist

Andre Agassi struggles through against EnqvistReuters, Washington Top seed Andre Agassi was made to work hard before reaching the semi-finals of the Legg Mason Classic with a tough 6-7 7-6 6-3 victory over Sweden's Thomas Enqvist on Friday.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Las Vegas where imagination comes true

Las Vegas where imagination comes trueRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Las Vegas A Singaporean executive, Poh Geok Moi, is flying from his city state to a faraway destination, Las Vegas, the U.S., with one thought in mind: gambling.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/On the shelves

On the shelves Female responses to stress: Tend-and-befriend, not fight-or- flight. Psychological Review. Taylor, S.E., Klein, L.C., Lewis, B.P., Gruenewald, T.L., Gurung, R.A.R., & Updegraff, J.A. (2000) University of California, Los Angeles 107 (3), 411-429 Friendships among women are special.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Grand Canyon sculptures even grander up close

Grand Canyon sculptures even grander up close Unlike the glitter and splendor of Las Vegas, Grand Canyon offers nature's endless array of splendid sculptures against a peaceful but dramatic backdrop.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Aceh observes tense Independence Day

Aceh observes tense Independence DayNani Farida and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Medan A series of bomb explosions punctuated the celebration of Independence Day in conflict-torn Aceh, as another bomb explosion rocked a hotel in Medan, capital of North Sumatra.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/August 17, a celebration for all

August 17, a celebration for all In contrast to what happened 57 years ago when our founding fathers, after decades of fighting, proclaimed the independence of Indonesia during a tense situation, the streets were full of excitement and the sound of laughter as people took part in a variety of fun ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Another way to provide financial security for your spouse

Another way to provide financial security for your spouseI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta As one of the most populated countries in the world, Indonesia has a prospective market for the life insurance industry.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/China expresses concern over Lu's visit to Jakarta

China expresses concern over Lu's visit to JakartaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta China has officially expressed concern over Taiwan Vice President Annete Lu's visit to Jakarta and questioned the reception of the VIP guest by the Indonesian government.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Woods to battle weather in title bid

Woods to battle weather in title bidReuters, Chaska, Minnesota World number one Tiger Woods will again seek to stay in contention to win a major in unfavourable weather conditions on Saturday at the PGA Championship.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Effenberg decides to join Wolfsburg

Effenberg decides to join WolfsburgPatrick Vignal, Reuters, Berlin, Germany Former Bayern Munich captain Stefan Effenberg had looked set to retire before he landed a shock deal with German first division club VfL Wolfsburg on Friday.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/TV Program: Sunday, August 18, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, August 18, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:00 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/Consolidating to survive the overcrowded industry

Consolidating to survive the overcrowded industryRikza Abdullah, Contributor, JakartaConsolidating to survive the overcrowded industry Indonesia's life and health insurance companies are taking massive consolidation measures to enable them to survive the competition in the overcrowded life ...
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Sun, 18 Aug 2002

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist: Counting Crows, Album : Hard Candy (Universal Music Indonesia) "Hard Candy is very much about memory, this sweet thing that you can relive, but it hurts," frontman Adam Duritz said about this new album.
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