Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 29, 2003JakArt@2003 .TB.30" .90"June 29 The Arts of Japan for Children, Origami Craft, Toys and Plays Zeita Gallery and Studio Jl. Kemang Timur 71, South Jakarta 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Maya wins Thamrin-Samsung Cup JAKARTA: Maya Rosa Stefanie lived up to her status as the top seed, winning the Thamrin-Samsung Cup international junior tennis tournament here on Saturday.

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Lombok to host half-marathon JAKARTA: The inaugural Lombok half-marathon will take place in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on July 13, with prizes of Rp 50 million (US$6,000).The 21.1-kilometer run, which will be the closing event of the week-long Senggigi Festival, will start at 6 p.m.

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Riduan Tomkins Art in a quest for a sense of clarityJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta The upbeat paintings of artist Riduan Tomkins, currently on display at the Duta Fine Arts Gallery in Jakarta, combine rich colors, sharp bold lines and small clever figures to engage and attract the viewer.

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Ethnic stereotyping puts nationalism at stakeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One Batak is good as a pickpocket, two can make lifelong chess mates, three can form a trio of buskers, while four are good enough to establish a gang of preman (thugs).

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Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 29, 2003JakArt@2003 .TB.30" .90"June 29 The Arts of Japan for Children, Origami Craft, Toys and Plays Zeita Gallery and Studio Jl. Kemang Timur 71, South Jakarta 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Ethnic stereotyping puts nationalism at stakeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaOne Batak is good as a pickpocket, two can make lifelong chess mates, three can form a trio of buskers, while four are good enough to establish a gang of preman (thugs).

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Dayu golf meet gives entry for PON 2004 Yoni Astuti Contributor Surabaya, East JavaThe Indonesian Amateur Golf Association (PGI) will use next month's Indonesian Open as a qualifying event for the 2004 National Sports Championships (PON).

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Urban Crew Mixing and matching but staying in styleMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta In a paisley blouse with the current must-wear knee-length pants and a beret perched confidently on her head, singer Titi DJ took her front-row seat for the launch of the latest collection by design duo Urban ...

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Is reading cool or a chore for you? J.K. Rowling is said to have revived the love of the written word among kids and teenagers -- and perhaps their parents -- with the magical Harry Potter series.

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Ethnic stereotyping puts nationalism at stakeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaOne Batak is good as a pickpocket, two can make lifelong chess mates, three can form a trio of buskers, while four are good enough to establish a gang of preman (thugs).

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14,000 taking to the streets in friendship runThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 14,000 people will put on their running shoes early Sunday morning for the Jakarta 10K "run for friendship", a highlight of the 476th anniversary celebrations of the capital.The race, which starts at 6:30 a.m.

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Miscues stifle independent film sceneJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta It sometimes seems that every 20-something with filmmaking ambitions thinks all they need to do is get their hands on a video camera. Forget about learning about skills and the art of filmmaking.

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Get your thinking cap on: It's time for a nationalistm test There must be a few sweaty palms and furrowed brows among the country's 4.1 million civil servants right now.

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Indulging in a spa to nourish body and soulEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya I've read all those books and articles about how special herbs, cocktails and therapies will zap stress and fatigue. I've finished them all but have to admit that I've never been completely convinced by the promises.

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Form and function in a home at one with natureMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a tough criteria to meet: build a naturalistic, kampong- style home that is environmentally friendly and fulfills a modern family's needs.

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Rock group Slank still doing its own thingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Never underestimate the power of pop culture. Rock group Slank is not only a strong supporter of that notion, but also living proof of it."The Indonesian government shouldn't have sent the military to Aceh.

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TV Program: Sunday, June 29, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.

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Angie/Vento-Kabchi into third round JAKARTA: Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia made amends for her singles' loss by advancing to the third round in the doubles with Maria Vento-Kabchi of Argentina at the Wimbledon Open in London on Saturday.

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Dayu golf meet gives PON 2004 qualifiersYoni Astuti, Contributor, Surabaya, East Java The Indonesian Amateur Golf Association (PGI) will use next month's Indonesian Open as a qualifying event for the 2004 National Sports Championships (PON).

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Lombok to host half-marathon JAKARTA: The inaugural Lombok half-marathon will take place in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on July 13, with prizes of Rp 50 million (US$6,000).The 21.1-kilometer run, which will be the closing event of the week-long Senggigi Festival, will start at 6 p.m.

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Lombok to host half-marathon JAKARTA: The inaugural Lombok half-marathon will take place in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on July 13, with prizes of Rp 50 million (US$6,000).The 21.1-kilometer run, which will be the closing event of the week-long Senggigi Festival, will start at 6 p.m.

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The beat on the streetText and photos by Rasdian A. Vadin Historic Jl. Braga in Bandung is known today for its faded glory, home to dusty antique shops and quaint cafes, a brief stop on the tourist map but no longer a happening place.

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