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On This Day - November 26, 2000

A stroll in leisurely Malang, with history on every corner

A stroll in leisurely Malang, with history on every cornerBy Simon Marcus Gower MALANG, East Java (JP): Entering Malang from north of the city one is greeted by a familiar smell. It is a common smell in the country, yet to have it hanging in the air over a whole area of a city is unusual.

Letcher, Hsieh win int'l junior c'ships

Letcher, Hsieh win int'l junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sole survivor in the boy's singles Al Imron lost his dream of winning his first international title after bowing out to Clint Letcher of Australia 1-6, 1-6 in the 2000 Nabisco International Junior Championships final at the Senayan...

U2 launches retrospective album

U2 launches retrospective albumBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): When a band which has succeeded in staying together for two decades and is universally regarded as one of the world's uber rock 'n' roll groups releases a new album, expectations are high.

Africa a huge market for RI

Africa a huge market for RI My last letter to The Jakarta Post, titled Goodbye Indonesia, was published on Feb. 22, 1998. Thanks to God that two years later I am still able to write, which I think bears testimony to my sweet memory of the Post.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30...

Fasting while in economic hardship

Fasting while in economic hardship JAKARTA (JP): The fasting month of Ramadhan is here again and Muslims are welcoming it with joy. Most Indonesians see the Muslim holy month as a time when social conditions and solidarity change for the better. However, in general it depends on how you see it.

Clearly tasty broths from a kitchen in Central Java

Clearly tasty broths from a kitchen in Central Java JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian broth of soto is cooked up in distinct versions around the country, from Makassar to Madura. Eaten with rice, the broth, usually with meat and vegetables, is a meal in itself. These recipes are from Central Java.

China assures ASEAN WTO membership not a threat

China assures ASEAN WTO membership not a threat SINGAPORE (AP): Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji assured his Southeast Asian counterparts Saturday that China's entry into the World Trade Organization won't threaten their economies.

Agenda

AgendaPainting Exhibition Refleksi Seni II, Warna-Warna Ekspressi, Reflection of Art II, Colors of Expression, at Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya 20-21, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Bali, through Dec. 1.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSunday Imsak 3:55 a.m.

Legal hurdles facing VoIP in RI

Legal hurdles facing VoIP in RI JAKARTA (JP): Adrie Taniwidjaya is a businessman who graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology. He made Global Net, a Calling Card company providing inexpensive overseas calls.

Salatiga's alternative clinic offers friendly service

Salatiga's alternative clinic offers friendly serviceBy Mohammad Yazid SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): To get friendly hospital treatment is every patient's dream. Unfortunately, what they get is not always what they want.

Another blast rocks Medan, injuring two

Another blast rocks Medan, injuring two MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A blast occurred at a house belonging to the chairman of North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Jl. Pattimura on Saturday, injuring two people and destroying a bathroom.

Home Movies

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): Many films glorify war and tell stories of how heroes are born on the battlefield. In essence, their message seems to be that one side is above the other and thus entitled to kill its adversaries.

Taipei backs China's Olympic bid, but has to consider co-hosting

Taipei backs China's Olympic bid, but has to consider co-hosting TAIPEI (Agencies): Chinese Taipei gave its support Saturday to China's bid to host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, but said it is too early to discuss Beijing's invitation to Taipei to co-host the global sporting events.

'Career Vision' focuses on putting job seekers to work

'Career Vision' focuses on putting job seekers to work Career VisionTuesday, 7:30 p.m.Host: Charles Bonar SiraitANteve JAKARTA (JP): Local job seekers now have an alternative to poring over the classifieds in newspapers and sites available on the Internet.

If I want something, I have to get it

If I want something, I have to get itAt the age of 17 Zoraya Perucha won a gold medal in the 1974 Asian swimming championships. Instead of pursuing a career as an athlete, she went to the United States to study business management and acting.

Expert 'struggles' to understand 10 best stories

Expert 'struggles' to understand 10 best storiesBy Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): Understanding a short story is a daunting job for many people, including literary experts.Apsanti Djokosujatno of the School of Letters at the University of Indonesia discussed on Nov.

Internet Time: When lunchtime is @250

Internet Time: When lunchtime is @250By Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): If you communicate with people in other parts of the world, you often need to know what time it is in their country. You can calculate the time difference in your head, but this is tedious, especially if the people you deal with...

On the record

On the recordAlbum:Painting It Red (PT Universal Music Indonesia/2000) Artist: The Beautiful South The Beautiful South made British pop history in 1994 when their greatest hits collection, Carry On Up the Charts, went straight to number one, where it stayed for six consecutive weeks.

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