Take a tour of the 'mathiverse'Edwin Irvanus, Contributor, Jakarta Flatterlands Like Flat Land, Only More So, By Ian Stewart, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 2001, 301 + xi pages During my school days, I never found mathematics an exciting and enjoyable subject.

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Jakartans invited to rally against fencing of MonasAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans have been invited to flock to the National Monument (Monas) square on Sunday and make a human chain as a protest against the installment of a fence around the park, being built by the city ...

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Now Showing Bourne Identity (Thriller/Action, 118 minutes). Starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles. Directed by Doug Liman.A man finds himself in a fishing boat in Europe with amnesia.

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Festive atmosphere at Erau Festival The word Erau derives from Eroh which means noisy, bustling or festive. In that sense, the Erau Festival refers to a lively event filled with sacred and virtuous rituals.

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RI sailor in coma in Italy ITALY: A 45-year-old Indonesian sailor, Hadilah, has been under intensive care at San Camillo Hospital in Rome, Italy, since July after he was allegedly beaten aboard a Belize- registered ship on which he worked as a crewmember.

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Exploring megalights deep in SulawesiBambang M., Contributor, Palu, Central Sulawesi After a five-hour journey through the dense tropical forest in Lore Lindu National Park, over muddy roads and across rivers, we finally arrived at the village of Doda in Poso regency.

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Burgundy, a new upmarket watering holeBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta It's not every day that penniless, overworked hacks get a chance to savor the high life, but when we do we sure know how to milk it for all its worth.

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More and more people turning to traditional medicinesSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta While many rely heavily on modern medicines for many reasons, the number of people consuming alternative drugs, including the traditional herbal-based medicines, continues to rise in line with the ...

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Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to surviveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the last five years, from the start of the economic crisis in 1997 until 2001, 25 local pharmaceutical manufacturers went bankrupt, leaving more than 12,500 employees jobless.

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On the recordArtist : Def Leppard, Album : X (Universal Music) In the 25th year of its career, the former 80s hair-metal band has managed to produce an album, the 10th so far, that is surprisingly good.It is sleek, melodic and punchy, leaving me with the guilty pleasure of liking it.

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Making the most of small apartmentsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As more and more properties are built in the suburbs, people are seeking alternatives and moving into apartments. It is such an advantage as most apartments are located downtown.

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Oka aims for a repeat gold in BusanNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Winning an international title is the ultimate goal for most athletes, and even more special if one can repeat as champion.

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Brits to walk across Java for charityJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Most expatriates in Jakarta often talk about wanting to help the underprivileged but unfortunately precious few ever take up the challenge and place any serious time and energy where their mouth is.

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TV Program: Sunday, September 29, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m.

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On the Shelves Bits and Pieces, Writings on Art; By Chia Wai Hon; Edited and introduced by T.K. Sabapathy; Contemporary Asian Arts Centre, LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, Singapore Is a curator a failed artist or a person with a wider interest than his own ego as an artist? If you are a ...

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Still Playing Road to Perdition (Crime/Drama/Thriller, 116 minutes). Starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Tyler Hoechlin, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Directed by Sam Mendes.A mafia hit man hunts down his boss, who has betrayed him.

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A 'mission impossible' for RI Asiad squadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The 2002 Asian Games (Asiad) in Busan is scheduled to open on Sunday. South Korean teenagers are gearing up to witness the promised spectacular ceremony.

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Spirit Project aims at more organic dance musicHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last Wednesday night, Taman Ria Senayan in Central Jakarta, was emanated with strong musical vibes.

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Hamzah warns of public fury over terrorist allegationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged foreign countries on Saturday to stop branding Indonesia as a hotbed of terrorism, saying the campaign would incite people's fury against the countries.

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Maternity boutiques mushrooming in townEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Besides doctors and must-consume vitamins, pregnancy has become a big business nowadays fashion wise as more and more women have left behind the idea of wearing the monotonous conservative maternity look with upbeat ...

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When people don't trust 'Pak' RT anymore ... Being the chief (Pak) of a neighborhood unit (RT) for 15 years still does not make my father resign. Not because he doesn't want to but because no one wants the job.Well, it's not easy to become Pak RT.

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Economic recovery drives growth in Asian marketsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Asian pharmaceutical markets have fully recovered from the economic crisis of 1997/1998, despite many suffering from the renewed economic downturn in 2001/2002.

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NecklaceBy Chairil Gibran Ramadhan I'd lived in this teeming city for six months, alone. It was my choice after nothing else could support me here.

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Tantalize your taste buds at S'pore Food FestivalMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are bored with ordinary fare, perhaps it's time to stop by at Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta.The hotel is staging the Singapore Food Festival from Oct. 1 to Oct.

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Tough draw for RI beach volleyball team in 14th AsiadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian beach volleyball players at the Busan 2002 Asian Games have a tough draw ahead in their competitions which start on Sunday morning well before the Asiad torch, dubbed ...

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Baby massage: Parents, babies bond well via massageEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many parents here are already familiar with infant massage. Many claim that such treatment can increase a baby's appetite, as well as stimulate blood circulation and bone growth.

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