Tuberculosis spells death of dreamsMaya Dahlan and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors, Jakarta People say the poor are still rich if they can still dream.

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Islamic band Debu sticks to its principlesDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com Is the holy month of Ramadhan too commercial? Some people certainly think so.

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Alleged rape victims violated again by mediaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teen soap opera actor Faisal strutted and posed confidently for the cameras, making light of rape allegations lodged by an 18- year-old ex-girlfriend."She's the one who forced me into sexual intercourse...

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TV viewing tastes find unity in diversityBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaFor Nov. 30If it's Palembang and Saturday night then it must be time to head for the couch, put your feet up and sit back for one of the variety shows featuring dangdut, the hybrid of Malay, Indian and Arab music.

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More people give alternative treatments a tryFOr Nov. 30Extensive media coverage and sometimes exaggerated claims by practitioners can create high expectations among people eager to improve their health or looks.

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Putu Oka finds no life without hopeFor Nov. 30Christina Schott Contributor JakartaThere are three things associated with Putu Oka Sukanta's name -- literature, traditional health treatment and commitment to human rights -- but none stands out over the others.

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Attorney General's Office hit by fire INDONESIA: The air conditioner and power control room at the main office of the Attorney General's Office was badly damaged by fire on Saturday, with police still investigating possibility of arson. No casualties were reported.

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On the recordArtist : Mandy Moore Album : Coverage (Sony Music) Mandy Moore covering classics from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Elton John? Sounds somewhat overly ambitious.

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Now showing Air Bud: Spikes Back (Family, 87 minutes) Starring Katija Pevec, Jake D. Smith. Directed by Mike Southon.Remember when we last reviewed an Air Bud movie? We wondered what sport the dog would take up next, expecting it would be something outrageous like synchronized swimming.

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Still playing Intolerable Cruelty (Comedy/Romance, 100 minutes) Starring George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Billy Bob Thornton. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.

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Shopping Tips A refrigerator, washing machine or clothes dryer could be the most important home appliance you will ever buy.Make sure that your existing refrigerator has enough space to stock fresh vegetables, fruit and meat ahead of the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.

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Seeking a bit of holiday cheer Most things were easier when you were a kid. That includes the post-fasting month holiday Idul Fitri, better known here as Lebaran.

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No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). We will reappear on Thursday. We wish our Muslim readers a happy Idul Fitri, and a safe and healthy holiday to all.

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Spa treatments just the tonic for what ails youJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali There is a welcome stillness in the air and nothing but the sound of a waterfall below. Before me, dozens of coconut bowls are filled with brightly colored substances, creating a visual feast for my eyes.

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Home alone? Ways to keep occupied over the long holidaySusanna Tjokro Contributor JakartaBe careful what you wish for, so the saying goes.

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On The RecordArtist : Various Album : Music from the motion picture Lost In Translation (Emperor Norton Records) There IS more to Sofia Coppola than her last name and that Godfather movie she would rather forget about.

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The mad dash home We witness the same sight every year: Millions of Jakarta residents doing their utmost to secure sought-after tickets for buses, trains or ships to take them back to their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday.

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Poverty and shame hinder TB control campaignDumilah Ayuningtyas and Ratih Sayidun, Contributors, Jakarta A resident of Ciamis, West Java, was shocked upon finding out that she had tuberculosis (TB) -- "the disease of the poor" as some people call it.

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Unicef's Allen finds raising child welfare a marathonAllen finds raising child welfare a marathon David Kennedy Contributor Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.

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Cooking up something new with modern kitchen designFor Nov. 30Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaIt's no longer enough to have a well-organized kitchen to accommodate basic functions for cooking and preparation of meals.

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Unicef's Allen in race to raise child welfareDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com When Steven Allen talks about improving the survival prospects and quality of life for Indonesia's most vulnerable citizens, it is clear that he is not deterred by unfavorable odds.

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My eternal danceSri Mulyanti Goenawan Listen carefully to the rhythms. Listen carefully for the themes that occur and reoccur as we dance. Feel the warmth of the music's motion. Feel the flow of our movement as the music pours over us.

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Home alone? Keeping busy over the holidaySusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Be careful what you wish for, so the saying goes.

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Idul Fitri: Designers flooded with orders for the holidayAgni Amorita, Contributor, Jakarta Unlike those from fashion capitals of the world where there are actual seasons necessitating cooler or warmer clothes, Jakarta residents are not accustomed to changing their wardrobe every few months.

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Exodus to reach peak on SundayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon/Semarang The annual Idul Fitri exodus was once in evidence in the capital on Saturday as thousands of people left Jakarta by various means of transportation.Meanwhile, the death toll during this year's exodus has already reached 17.

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Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 23, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian maps and prints of Indonesia from the 16th century to the present, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 2.

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Hotels fully booked in major cities ahead of long holidayThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Yogyakarta/Medan As the Idul Fitri celebration nears, hotels in several major cities across the country are fully booked with domestic tourists wishing to spend this year's extended public holiday in hotels.

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What is DOTS? DOTS is an internationally recommended strategy for controlling TB. It stands for Direct Observed Treatment, Short- course, and combines five elements -- political commitment, microscopy services, drug supplies, surveillance and monitoring systems, and the use of highly efficacious ...

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TV Program: Sunday, November 30, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama7:00 Pak Odor's Puppet Show8:30 Music9:00 Children's Program: Bando10:30 Life Style: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.

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