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37 articles.
Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Honest and professional ministers

Honest and professional ministersFrom RepublikaThe next president will soon be occupying the office for a five-year term. The president may even be reelected for another term if he or she succeeds in carrying out his or her duties.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/FOR FOCUS ISSUE, August 1, 2004

FOR FOCUS ISSUE, August 1, 2004 World-class education in New Zealand Quality education and high standards of living are among the prime reasons why parents send their children to study abroad.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/More Buyat residents to have blood test in Jakarta

More Buyat residents to have blood test in JakartaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten more residents of Buyat Pantai village in North Sulawesi are scheduled to fly to Jakarta next week to undergo a blood test to provide evidence of mercury poisoning, allegedly caused ...
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/WEBSITE: Tolong pakai yang ini

WEBSITE: Tolong pakai yang iniNothing lost in translation of 'Durga/Umayi'Jennifer Lindsay Contributor Jakarta------------------------------------ Durga/Umayi Y.B. Mangunwijaya, translated by Ward Keeler.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

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Swim of things: Young designers take sports as inspiration Emiria Wijayanti The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Atrium of Plaza Senayan in Central Jakarta was roped off for invitees and judges, with the runway set smack in the center of the bustling mall.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, August 1, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, August 1, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 Comedy12:30 p.m.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Watch out for strangers in their strange lands

Watch out for strangers in their strange lands Mingling with teenagers is not exactly my idea of spending a fun Sunday morning. Yet, I agreed when a friend recently asked me to interview the candidates for a international student exchange program.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Panwaslu urged to examine police neutrality

Panwaslu urged to examine police neutralityThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Purwokerto/YogyakartaPressure mounted on Friday on the Election Supervisory Body (Panwaslu) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into police neutrality across the country in the wake of the video compact disc affair that led ...
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Finding the way to the right overseas college

Finding the way to the right overseas collegeSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The world of education, by its very nature, has to be a world of change.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Alit takes journey to fair trade personally

Alit takes journey to fair trade personallyDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia As information technology advances, people in various corners of the world become increasingly aware of their own potential, a development especially noticeable in the southern hemisphere.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Amaryllis

AmaryllisKorrie Layun Rampan I felt old in an instant.Bambang, my only son, told me he would introduce me to his future wife."She's very nice, dad," he said, bowing his head before me. "I bet you'll like her. She's gentle, dynamic, smart and motherly."I felt even older as Bambang continued.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/In the swim of things with sport as inspiration

In the swim of things with sport as inspirationEmiria Wijayanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Atrium of Plaza Senayan in Central Jakarta was roped off for invitees and judges, with the runway set smack in the center of the bustling mall.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Surge in number of foreign students worries Japan

Surge in number of foreign students worries Japan The number of foreign students in Japan, particularly from other Asian countries, has risen dramatically in the last few years, worrying the government.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/GM's dealerships open

GM's dealerships open in Bandung, SemarangJAKARTA: PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) announced last Thursday that it has opened two new Chevrolet dealerships in Bandung and Semarang to further strengthen its customer service outside the Greater Jakarta area.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Reading Labels

Reading Labels* Natural Natural does not mean organic. Natural is a loose term that generally means the product is free of artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners and preservatives.Unlike organic, natural products do not have certification. The U.S.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/How to prevent

How to prevent traffic congestion When it comes to kemacetan (traffic jams), everyone has an opinion on who are the guilty parties.Most of the time, bus and bajaj drivers are blamed for the daily congestion on the city's streets.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Pursuing quality education to access a good job

Pursuing quality education to access a good jobSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many parents expect their children to have a bright future by having access to a good job after graduating from university.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/How to prevent

How to prevent traffic congestion When it comes to kemacetan (traffic jams), everyone has an opinion on who are the guilty parties.Most of the time, bus and bajaj drivers are blamed for the daily congestion on the city's streets.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Boyfriend named suspect in murder of pregnant student

Boyfriend named suspect in murder of pregnant student Police arrested on Saturday a Trisakti University student for killing his pregnant girlfriend, Amanda Defina, a 22-year-old student of the same university.West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Now showing

Now showing Catwoman (Action/Fantasy, 91 minutes) Starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson. Directed by Pitof.Catwoman's trailer should have been awarded the most portentous trailer of the year. It sucks, and so does the movie.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Where to find the organic everythings you need

Where to find the organic everythings you need Although we can now buy fresh, organically grown vegetables at some supermarkets, organic products, say, organic milk, are not easily found on the shelves.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Int'l-standard schools: Road to a better future

Int'l-standard schools: Road to a better futureSuroso, Contributor, Yogyakarta The number of schools offering international curricula continue to increase from year to year, offering more options for parents to provide world-class education to their children without having to send them abroad.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/S'pore parents and kids try out tech study aids

S'pore parents and kids try out tech study aidsMaria Almenoar, Straits Times/ANN, Singapore Pen-and-paper assessment books may still be the top choice for parents getting their children ready for exams, but a small and growing number are turning to computer-based courses and tests.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Time for quick tune up as radio stations alter frequencies

Time for quick tune up as radio stations alter frequencies Starting from Sunday, radio listeners will have to make adjustments when tuning into their favorite FM station, as the stations are changing radio frequency.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/PPP declare backing for Mega in runoff

PPP declare backing for Mega in runoffThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya The Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) decided on Saturday to throw its support behind President Megawati Soekarnoputri and running mate Hasyim Muzadi in the Sept. 20 runoff.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/'Durga/Umayi':

'Durga/Umayi': Nothing lost in translation of a modern classicJennifer Lindsay, Contributor, Singapore------------------------------------ Durga/Umayi Y.B. Mangunwijaya, translated by Ward Keeler.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Protesters return to 'ground zero' in Kuta to denounce court ruling

Protesters return to 'ground zero' in Kuta to denounce court rulingWahyoe Boediwardhana, Badung, Bali Dozens of people claiming to represent a number of non- governmental organizations (NGOs) rallied near the Bali "ground zero" in Kuta tourist resort on Saturday to protest a Constitutional Court ...
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Sprouting ideas

Sprouting ideasPhoto credit: JPSome nursery students sing a song about vegetables and fruit at a science exhibition at Texmaco DPS International School, Karawang, West Java. The one-day exhibition was opened by The Jakarta Post's deputy chief editor Endy M. Bayuni on Saturday.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Koh Yao Noi island offers magic discoveries

Koh Yao Noi island offers magic discoveriesChristina Schott, Contributor, Bangkok They warned us in Bangkok not to go to southern Thailand during the rainy season, and the downpour that greeted us in Phuket seemed our lesson for not heeding the advice.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/If you go ...

If you go ...AccommodationThe Koyao Island Resort opened in November 2000. Swiss lawyer Markus A. Frey bought the land from famous French geographer Jean Boulbet, and strived to protect the natural beauty of the area.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Nothing lost in translation of Mangunwijaya's 'Durga/Umayi'

Nothing lost in translation of Mangunwijaya's 'Durga/Umayi'Jennifer Lindsay Contributor Jakarta------------------------------------ Durga/Umayi Y.B. Mangunwijaya, translated by Ward Keeler. University of Washington Press, in association with Singapore University Press, 2004 212 pp.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Natural selection: What is the case for going organic

Natural selection: What is the case for going organicSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Organic-labeled vegetables have landed in some supermarkets as well as high-end shops in Jakarta, largely due to growing interest in a "healthy" lifestyle.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Nissan Serena back in town with more features

Nissan Serena back in town with more featuresNovan Iman Santosa JakartaAutomobile enthusiasts surely remember a smart multipurpose van (MPV) during the late 1990s that looked like it was one step ahead of everything else on the market, without much competition to face.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Inscriptions Museum putting some life into its image

Inscriptions Museum putting some life into its imageUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to enliven the gloomy and morbid image of the Inscriptions Museum (Museum Taman Prasasti), the Jakarta Historical Museum management, which also manages Museum Taman Prasasti, held an event ...
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Puppeteer Tizar a one-man show for Betawi arts

Puppeteer Tizar a one-man show for Betawi artsEmiria Wijayanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On most days of the week, apart from now and then stopovers by tourists, Jl. Surabaya in Menteng, Central Jakarta, seems quiet and deserted.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Hellboy (Action/Sci-Fi, 122 minutes) Starring Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Rupert Evans, John Hurt. Directed by Guillermo Del Toro.Riveting action, enough humor, great visuals, good atmosphere with Perlman perfect as a half-human-half-demon crime-fighting giant.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2004

JP/Too up close and personal on the massage table

Too up close and personal on the massage table I woke up the other day with a sore neck and back, most probably acquired from too many late nights sitting in front of the computer for my low-paying, dead end job.
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