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On This Day - November 5, 2000

What's the appeal of dating a foreigner?

What's the appeal of dating a foreigner? JAKARTA (JP): Let's just use the word "foreigner" in discussing mixed marriages as some people get so upset with the use of bule (it can be either a blatant insult or a harmless naive term) The "f" word also carries more general meanings; it embraces all...

Spending a day with magician Deddy Corbuzier

Spending a day with magician Deddy Corbuzier Deddy Corbuzier, 26, became obsessed with magic after watching magicians on television aged 8. Born in Jakarta, he's become so popular he has two television shows and performs on Sundays at the Regent Hotel, South Jakarta.

Pusan not content to be second best in South Korea

Pusan not content to be second best in South Korea Under the sponsorship of the Jakarta administration, a group of the capital's journalists covering city issues made a weeklong visit to South Korea's major cities.

Klaus Kinski, Werner Herzog: A 'friendship' made on film

Klaus Kinski, Werner Herzog: A 'friendship' made on filmBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Klaus Kinski's reputation can truly be said to have preceded him.The German actor was notorious for his ornery, tempestuous personality, given to terrible, violent rages and the insistence on having things his own...

Wheelchair charity spinning hope for the underprivileged

Wheelchair charity spinning hope for the underprivilegedBy William Furney JAKARTA (JP): The needs of the people are great in this vast tropical archipelago. By now, the term "economic crisis" or "crismon" seems so overused and worn out, it has all but lost its meaning.

C. Java aims to retain nat'l title

C. Java aims to retain nat'l title SEMARANG (JP): Central Java aims to retain the overall champion title in the National Junior Track and Field Championships in Jakarta from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18.Central Java topped the medal standing last year after collecting 11 gold medals.

Understanding Indonesia's insurance industry today

Understanding Indonesia's insurance industry todayBy Herris B. Simanjuntak Following the monetary crisis, the ailing Indonesian economy in the second half of 1997 had a negative impact on a variety of businesses, causing zero growth in the financial sector.

Pondok Cipta, AS-IOP lead in Cup

Pondok Cipta, AS-IOP lead in Cup JAKARTA (JP): Host AS-IOP Apacinti soccer school had a 8-0 goal feast over Galapuri soccer school in the first day of the Under-13 Aspirin Cup soccer tournament at Aspirin-AS IOP soccer field on Saturday. Another match saw Pondok Cipta beat Jasa Marga 2-1.

Stargazers can now track space station

Stargazers can now track space stationBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): There is definitely a lot of satisfaction involved in predicting where and when a satellite will appear and then to actually observe it.

On the records

On the records Album: Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya (Universal Music Indonesia/2000; Artist: Boyz II Men Among boybands, this quartet is a pioneer. Despite their silly uniform (which makes people wonder whether they also wear the same PJs), these Philadelphia boys (or men) are one of the most...

Job hunting on the Net is popular trend

Job hunting on the Net is popular trendBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a job, or searching for the ideal candidate? The Internet has many sites that can help prospective candidates or employers. They are fast, efficient and sometimes free.

Indonesia secures titles in men's singles and mixed doubles

Indonesia secures titles in men's singles and mixed doubles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers managed to create two all- Indonesian finals at the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships (ABC) after winning the semifinals on Saturday at Senayan Indoor Stadium.

Author Haryoto Kunto's home a bookworm's paradise

Author Haryoto Kunto's home a bookworm's paradiseBy YR Prahista BANDUNG (JP): When Haryoto Kunto died on Oct. 4, 1999, few people realized that he left as his legacy an invaluable cultural and scientific treasure.

Train Journey

Train JourneyBy Nini Tiley-Notodisuryo Hardiman decided to go back to Jakarta by train. From Surakarta. The influence of the Hari Raya celebration was not yet over. No seat on a flight was available until the week after, and he had to attend an important meeting. The train was full.

Death is just another beginning

Death is just another beginningBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): I have been thinking about what I consider to be the single most fascinating subject a lot lately -- death. A colleague, whom I used to work with, recently died of breast cancer.

Thousands rally against Estrada in RP capital

Thousands rally against Estrada in RP capital MANILA, Philippines (AP): Tens of thousands of Filipinos crowded streets and highway overpasses in Manila Saturday for a rally demanding that President Joseph Estrada resign over allegations he received massive payoffs from illegal gambling lords."Mr.

Tommy to appear on Monday, ready to serve time: Lawyer

Tommy to appear on Monday, ready to serve time: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra will appear at the prosecutor's office on Monday to be taken to Cipinang prison to begin serving his 18- month jail term for corruption, his lawyer said on...

Arts Agenda

Arts AgendaKuaetnika Music Show by G. Djaduk Ferianto, featuring Acapella Matraman and Gambang Carawak, at Teater Utan Kayu (TUK), Jl. Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Kueatnika, led by Yogyakarta-born musician G. Djaduk Ferianto, has been consistent in exploring ethnic music.

'I wish I could get married next year'

'I wish I could get married next year' Young and rebellious, Budiman Sudjatmiko, is the founder of the People's Democratic Party (PRD), a political party controversially declared during Soeharto's authoritarian administration.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Art Oltre la Visione, a Touch of Italian Contemporary Art, the Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Nov. 17. * Photo Ordinary People, by Deniek G.

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