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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Twists and turns in the big ring

Twists and turns in the big ringThunderous cheers greeted each feat by the Chinese acrobats performing with the Indonesia Oriental Circus during their show in a giant tent in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Women on top? Equality does not come from spouting slogans

Women on top? Equality does not come from spouting slogansGlenn Marsalim, Contributor, Jakarta Among the aggressive TV ad campaigns for the recent legislative election, one made me cringe the way I do when I am watching a nasty horror flick.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Voter turnout lower than 1999 polls: KPU

Voter turnout lower than 1999 polls: KPUFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Saturday that voter turnout was low for the April 5 legislative election, but mainly attributed it to an administrative quandary rather than to public apathy ...
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/How trouble came to paradise in colonial Java

How trouble came to paradise in colonial JavaBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta------------------------------------------------- The Thugs, the Curtain Thief and the Sugar Lord: Power, Politics and Culture in Colonial Java Onghokham, Metafor Publishing, 2003 xiv + 338 pp Rp ...
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : Jamie Cullum Album : Twentysomething (Universal Classics and Jazz) Young British crooner Jamie Cullum's biography on his official website starts with, "Long before Robbie was even in Take That and years before the Pop Idols had even heard of Cole Porter..
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Suns in the East will outshine the West

Suns in the East will outshine the West Tom Plate The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore From the perspective of the Atlantic coast, Asia seems a very, very long plane ride and several colossal conceptual leaps away.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Getting rid of the pack mentality to travel solo

Getting rid of the pack mentality to travel soloLia Lenggogeni, Contributor, Jakarta Traveling to a foreign place can be a daunting experience in itself. So would you embark upon it alone? Yes, alone.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/More people soaking in the tub as bathing habits change

More people soaking in the tub as bathing habits changeSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing trend toward spas and pampering oneself among well-to-do Indonesians has had a positive impact on sale of bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs, home spa sets and showers in the country.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/The high cost of becoming a civil servant

The high cost of becoming a civil servant Take a quick survey of people in my hometown of Pandeglang, some 150 km west of Jakarta, about their most wanted job, and I bet you that one profession would stand out over the rest.Civil servant.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/The iron village

The iron villageKorrie Layun Rampan The name of the village, Kampung Besi, always made me wonder. For all I knew, the village soil contained no minerals, like iron, nickel, gold, silver or copper.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Cellular catwalk: Accessorize

Cellular catwalk: AccessorizeI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Mobile phones have gradually entered a new niche as fashion accessories with the widespread availability of interchangeable covers, personalized ring tones and artful displays.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Fashion designers: Seeking exposure, knowledge and real critics

Fashion designers: Seeking exposure, knowledge and real criticsIwan Tirta, Contributor, Jakarta I have said it before, and I will say it again: Most Indonesian fashion designers are still cut from the same cloth.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Dead End (Thriller/Horror, 89 minutes) Starring Ray Wise, Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, Amber Smith, Billy Asher. Written and directed by Jean Baptiste-Andrea and Fabrica Canepa.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Taking Lives (Thriller, 103 minutes) Starring Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, Olivier Martinez, Tcheky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Kiefer Sutherland. Directed by D.J. Caruso.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/KPU website hacked

KPU website hacked INDONESIA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) website fell victim to hackers on Saturday evening. At 6:40 p.m.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Colonial Java: How trouble came to paradise

Colonial Java: How trouble came to paradise Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post Jakarta------------------------------------------------- The Thugs, the Curtain Thief and the Sugar Lord: Power, Politics and Culture in Colonial Java Onghokham, Metafor Publishing, 2003 xiv + 338 pp Rp ...
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Bathroom design tip

Bathroom design tip The bathroom is becoming more of a centerpiece in the home with design trends ranging from the bold and colorful to the simple and elegant. Adding a little color to your bathroom is important to make the bathroom a real retreat for the family.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Quakes hit Bali, East Java, Bengkulu

Quakes hit Bali, East Java, BengkuluWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The resort island of Bali and several areas of neighboring East Java province were rattled by an earthquake early Saturday morning. But there were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Men consider using contraceptives

Men consider using contraceptives Family planning programs have been around for years with contraceptives available for both men and women.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Opposition parties should learn to accept defeat

Opposition parties should learn to accept defeatV.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia The opposition must be dreaming if it feels it can overturn the results of the 2004 general election, which was won by a landslide by the Barisan Nasional coalition.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Indonesian broadcasters: Losing the moral high ground

Indonesian broadcasters: Losing the moral high groundMartin Jenkins Editor Danareksa Sekuritas Jakarta The downfall of Soeharto's New Order regime back in 1998 marked the start of a new chapter for Indonesia's broadcasting industry.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Public discussion of FTAs needed

Public discussion of FTAs needed The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok The government appears to have finally put together a structure and comprehensive strategy to pursue Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with selected trading partners. But the road ahead is still paved with obstacles.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Ad images, and society, still give women no respect

Ad images, and society, still give women no respectHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The composite impression of the Indonesian woman in advertising in 2004 is that she is not so strong, certainly not invincible but she does suffer gladly and lives to please.Some choice examples.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/TMII turns 29, holds 9-day gala

TMII turns 29, holds 9-day galaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although not as popular as other amusement parks in Jakarta, the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) park is still standing strong and proud after over a quarter of a decade.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/A soulful home celebrating life in the tropics

A soulful home celebrating life in the tropicsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fondness for architecture and appreciation of nature inspired house owner Sajan Koch to design and build a beautiful tropical courtyard house in Kemang, South Jakarta.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Turning the bathroom into a relaxing retreat

Turning the bathroom into a relaxing retreatDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As our daily routines cause increasing strain and fatigue, the bathroom has become a source of relaxation and rejuvenation for both body and mind.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Susilo to name Jusuf Kalla as running mate

Susilo to name Jusuf Kalla as running mateSri Wahyuni and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Makassar Leading Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revealed on Saturday that he would choose Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla as his running mate for the ...
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, April 18, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, April 18, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports1:00 p.m.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/IT chief Merry sets own course for success

IT chief Merry sets own course for successHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sexist aside leveled at many women who make it to the top is they must have climbed the corporate ladder on their backs.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/17 more live bombs found in Poso

17 more live bombs found in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Police here on Saturday found an additional 17 live bombs in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, through the door-to-door search for arms in operation since last week's renewed attacks.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2004

JP/Nokia launches new 7200 model in style

Nokia launches new 7200 model in style Rivalry in the cellular phone business has been even fiercer than in recent years, not only in the race to design a terminal that caters to the lifestyles and daily activities of consumers, but also in the race to launch ever-new products.
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