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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/'I am super complicated about food'

'I am super complicated about food' ---------------------------------------Those made of lesser stuff may have withered under the strain, but Ria Irawan has taken life's travails in stride.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Author De Neefe tells of a life in Bali, with recipes

Author De Neefe tells of a life in Bali, with recipesBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaAmid the flurry of preparations for the opening of Janet De Neefe and her husband Ketut's first restaurant, Lilies, in Ubud, Bali, 1987, an employee stepped forward with a sheet of paper in his hand.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Scaling the heights on their own

Scaling the heights on their ownThe smiling faces of the 50 women taking part in the Kartini Climb this year belied their determination to reach the top of 2,958-meter-high Mount Gede in West Java.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Still playing

Still playing 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, 02 May 2004

JP/Author tells of a life in Bali, with recipes

Author tells of a life in Bali, with recipesBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the flurry of preparations for the opening of Janet De Neefe and her husband Ketut's first restaurant, Lilies, in Ubud, Bali, in 1987, an employee stepped forward with a sheet of paper in his hand.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/I know Bahasa, really I do

I know Bahasa, really I doI can still vividly recall the words of a friend -- "Edwin, you will enjoy living here because Bahasa Indonesia is so easy" -- told to me back in 1980.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Child of the sunrise

Child of the sunriseSri Mulyanti Goenawan It had rained many days before she came. Ceaselessly, it seemed, the rain fell and made the last days of my pregnancy so dull that I began to feel sullen.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Meditation: Growing popularity for stress relief, spirituality

Meditation: Growing popularity for stress relief, spiritualityDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com In the last month, no less than three major spiritual leaders -- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Amma and Dadi Janki -- have visited Jakarta and Singapore as part of their world tours.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Getting on with meditation

Getting on with meditation Meditation teachers give varying advice on how best to meditate. It's worth shopping around and trying different systems to find one that suits you.You can also get started at home by following some basic steps for beginners.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/A change of pace or a life-changing experience?

A change of pace or a life-changing experience? Curiosity is the main reason for most people initially taking up meditation.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Australia Zoo, home of crocodile hunter

Australia Zoo, home of crocodile hunter A visit to Queensland would be incomplete without stopping in at the Australia Zoo in Beerwah, home of renowned crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Chinese culinary enjoys popularity

Chinese culinary enjoys popularityT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Many people eat not just to survive. Eating for them is much more than putting some food into their mouths and swallowing it. They taste every bit of the meal, savoring the flavor and feeling the delight of chewing it.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Now showing

Now showing The Legend of Suriyothai (Drama/War, 142 Minutes) Starring M.L. Piyapas, Bhirombhakdi, Johnny Anfone, Sarunyu Wongkrachang. Directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/On The Shelves

On The Shelves------------------ Great American Scandals Michael Farquhar, Penguin Books, 2003 321 pp Rp 154,000 (QB Books) -------------------------------- Author Farquhar states from the get-go that he will not delve into the most notorious U.S.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Police top brass fired after protest turns ugly

Police top brass fired after protest turns uglyAndi Hajramurni, Makassar, South Sulawesi At least 61 students sustained serious injuries here on Saturday after the police stormed their campus following a protest against the rearrest of a controversial Muslim cleric.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Batavia through the eyes of painter Brandes

Batavia through the eyes of painter BrandesChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta How do a gecko's feet look? What makes him able to run up the walls, hang on the ceiling and even stick to glass?Dutch Lutheran pastor Jan Brandes was obviously fascinated by these common household animals and ...
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Wife, daughter of Manuputty arrested

Wife, daughter of Manuputty arrestedM. Azis Tunny, Ambon, Maluku A joint police and military team arrested on Saturday the wife and daughter of Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) leader Alexander Manuputty, as security personnel struggled to bring under control renewed religious fighting in Ambon in ...
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Choosing to be in or out of the family circle

Choosing to be in or out of the family circleSondang Grace Sirait, Contributor, Jakarta Family gatherings can go either way: simply a banal routine, or an extravagant venue where proud mothers exchange stories of how successful their sons and daughters are.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/I know Bahasa, really I do

I know Bahasa, really I do I can still vividly recall the words of a friend -- "Edwin, you will enjoy living here because Bahasa Indonesia is so easy" -- told to me back in 1980.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Guru spreads s simple message

Guru spreads s simple messageDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com "What's the main essence of life? Love!" Indian yogi Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, also known as Guruji, recently told a packed hotel ballroom in Jakarta as he twirled his microphone and almost skipped across the stage.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Queensland: A place to take home happy holiday memories

Queensland: A place to take home happy holiday memories--------------------------------------------When you visit Queensland, it's hard to dispute the "Beautiful one day, perfect the next" tag.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Goodwill hunting: Profiles of the students

Goodwill hunting: Profiles of the students Muhamad Syafril (Pii to his friends), 24, comes from Bangka Island. His father is a tin miner, his mother a homemaker. The eldest of four graduated in 2003 from University of Indonesia (UI) School of Dentistry.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Chinese cuisine has spread around the world

Chinese cuisine has spread around the worldSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who doesn't recognize Chinese cuisine? With Chinese restaurants found in almost every country, gourmands must at least be familiar with dishes like fried rice, fried noodles, chicken balls, chop suey, Peking ...
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Up close with the wild dolphins in Tangalooma resort

Up close with the wild dolphins in Tangalooma resort A relaxing 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane across Moreton Island puts visitors on the doorstep of Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort, a place that provides the opportunity to interact closely with native wildlife.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Spreading a legacy of hope through Goodwill

Spreading a legacy of hope through GoodwillChisato Hara, Bogor/Jakarta Their beaming grins and enthusiastic demeanor are not the only similarities binding the young adults gathered at Wisma Kinasih in Bogor, West Java.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, May 2, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, May 2, 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, 02 May 2004

JP/No paper

No paper The Jakarta Post will not be published on Monday due to the official observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday. However, news updates can be obtained from our website www.thejakartapost.com. The Post will return on Tuesday.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Police arrest wife, daughter of Manuputty

Police arrest wife, daughter of ManuputtyM. Azis Tunny Ambon, MalukuA joint police and military team arrested on Saturday the wife and daughter of Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) leader Alexander Manuputty, as security personnel struggled to bring under control renewed religious fighting in ...
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/99 percent of the vote counted

99 percent of the vote countedMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has completed the manual ballot counting in 64 of the 69 electoral districts, with the Golkar Party continuing to dominate the House of Representatives with 117 seats.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/What's up with lackluster ready-to-wear?

What's up with lackluster ready-to-wear?Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The local ready-to-wear industry is best described as dormant.
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Sun, 02 May 2004

JP/Workers celebrate May Day with huge street rallies

Workers celebrate May Day with huge street ralliesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan/Surabaya Thousands of workers across the country took to the streets on Saturday to demand the government revoke rules and regulations that fail to protect workers and their welfare.
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