Funny Man: October has had its up and downs for Eko Patrio.

Funny Man: October has had its up and downs for Eko Patrio.
The TV personality and member of the comedy trio Patrio Group got
married in the middle of the month after being injured in an on-
set accident. Eko talks about his life, his career and the
comedians who make him laugh.

One Voice: A shared language was considered one of the ways to unify
the diverse peoples of the archipelago during the fight for
independence. On the commemoration of Youth Pledge Day, young
Indonesians talk about the importance -- or lack thereof -- of
the Indonesian language in a shrinking world.

Divine 'Dangdut': Dangdut is now, officially, in the musical
mainstream. Sony has joined other major record companies in
coming out with a specific label for the music, with a new album
by Ikke Nurjanah the first release for Sony Dangdut. Once the
common man's pop, dangdut now offers a sentimental something for
everyone.

Man in the News: The youngest man, and the first black man, to
hold America's most powerful military post, this child of
Jamaican immigrants has always preached restraint. But now he
might be taking the world into the longest day yet. So, who is
Colin Powell really?