Influential clerics lend support to Alwi's PKBID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Several influential Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics took the time to appear here on Saturday at a national forum held by the National Awakening Party (PKB) camp led by Alwi Shihab, which the group claimed as proof ...

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On the RecordArtist : Kelly Clarkson Album : Breakaway (RCA) Of all American Idol alumni, Kelly Clarkson has the most shining musical career.

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`Mercy' fulfill a patient's wishChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, aboard the USNS Mercy, NiasLaia Temazatulo is 23 years old, but he looks as though he is middle-aged, with a thin frame and exhaustion apparent on his pale face.

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Febi overpowers top seed Prima to keep the edge in rivalryMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Febi Widhianto clearly has Prima Simpatiaji's number in their continuing rivalry for the top spot in national men's tennis.

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IOM helps Nias people get homeThe March 28 earthquake on Nias, off the western coast of Sumatra, devastated the island and its residents' lives, killing about 2,000 people and injuring hundreds of others.

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On the RecordArtist : Wet Wet Wet Album : The Greatest Hits (Mercury) For the majority of unknowing music fans, the Scottish pop band Wet Wet Wet is only known for their cover of the Troggs' Love Is All Around, a number one hit that accompanied Hugh Grant's 1994 movie Four Weddings and A ...

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The 18th Residence Taman Rasuna: A house for young executivesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Honey, wake up...wake up!" said Neta, trying to rouse her husband Andi from sleep one morning. Andi only opened his eyes and asked Neta, "What time is it?"Upon hearing that it was 8:00 a.m.

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Should TV food commercials targeting children be banned?Amalia E. Maulana, Contributor, Sydney A child stamps her feet before shelves of snacks in a supermarket demanding that her mother buy some of the brightly- colored packs of chips.

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Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 29, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.

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Grand Champa promises resort-like living amid hustle and bustleEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the tighter competition in Jakarta's apartment and condominium sector, PT Dharmala Gandaria Permai is offering a new product: condominiums with private swimming pools.

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Tentena blasts kills 22Ruslan Sangadji and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Palu/MakassarFears over renewed sectarian clashes are abound after two bombs ripped through a crowded market in Tentena town, Poso regency, on Saturday, killing at least 22 people and wounding some 30 others.

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TV Program: Sunday, May 29, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Hero Classics8:00 The Adventures of Red Ant9:00 Children Drama10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

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Day of Enlightenment Religious services not only bring peace and serenity, but also are displays of harmony and elegance.This was true of the services held to mark the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment on May 24.

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After 7 years, it gets increasingly clear who are the losers Half an hour after I shouted a joyous scream with my housemates having watched the live broadcast of president Soeharto announcing his resignation seven years ago, a fellow student called, asking us to meet at our campus.

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Bartending with a smile and flairChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe warm lighting, moon orchids and lounge atmosphere of the Oriental Bar at the Hotel Mandarin Oriental Jakarta provides a cozy place to unwind after a day's work, accompanied by a live band crooning the tunes of Norah Jones.

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Danger by the pen in the PhilippinesAdeline M.T, Contributor, Manila "If you are concerned with your safety, I can arrange a guard for you. Just tell me at least two days before you go," said Tonette Orejas on the phone.

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Ni Tanjung or Art Brut in a Bali cornerJean Couteau, Contributor, BaliA mentally ill person has created one of the most interesting -- and contemporary -- pieces of art in Bali, writes contributor Jean Couteau with the help of Swiss anthropologist-cum-museologist, Georges Breguet, who also provides ...

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Homecoming: Injured reunited with Nias familyUpon the invitation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), The Jakarta Post's Chisato Hara observed the organization's assisted voluntary return program in Medan, in Gunung Sitoli, Nias, and onboard the USNS Mercy off the coast of Nias.

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