Guess What? Neno Warisman Artist Neno Warisman gave birth to her third child last Friday. She delivered a daughter, weighing 3.75 kilograms and measuring 52 centimeters, at Asih Hospital in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

Reclusive Baduy cope with tourism and materialismBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The river straddling the picturesque village of Gajeboh, one of the many highland communities of the reclusive Baduy people of West Java, shimmers translucently in the gentle morning glow.

Fires gut buildings but no casualties reported JAKARTA (JP): Fires ravaged buildings in North, West and South Jakarta yesterday but there were no casualties.The biggest fire destroyed a shoe factory in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, before people had their predawn meal.

'Outdoor cafe' offers more than food and beveragesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): You can eat, drink, write a letter or read a book in any cafe. But how about having your hair cut, renting a laser disc, buying a cactus or checking your e-mail? The idea may sound strange, but it is a reality.

Education as a commodity for the massesBy Thong Lay Kim The extraordinary growth of higher education in Malaysia will propel the country's industrialization plane. SINGAPORE: Since the late 1980s, Malaysia has embarked on an intensive industrialization program in pursuit of its aspiration to become...

Slimming centers lure female clients In the old days, being fat was a symbol of wealth and success. But now the pursuit to throw off unwanted fat is felt to be essential for self esteem, not merely for better health.

Mt. Merapi eruption eases, high alert continues SEMARANG (JP): Mt. Merapi's volcanic activities eased yesterday but a maximum level alert remained in force.Reports said 5,000 refugees from four villages have gradually returned home in the Kemalang district, Klaten regency, but thousands remained in...

Leane Manurung: Being slim needs disciplineBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Leane Manurung was the country's best archer from 1971 to 1983. Now a dedicated nutritionist, she chairs the nutrition department of the School of Medicine at the University of Indonesia.Born on Feb.

Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.MondayImsak 4:20 a.m.Subuh 4:30 a.m.

Pickpockets on busesFrom NeracaI would like to remind Jakarta bus passengers to exercise caution during the fasting month. Passengers at this time are very vulnerable to having valuable possessions stolen by pickpockets.

Three local motor racers to train in Spain JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian road-race motorcyclists left the country yesterday to participate in a two-week training course at the Kenny Roberts Training Ranch in Barcelona, Spain, a spokesman said.

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Mighty Orbots 8:00 Talk Show: Disekitar Kita 8:30 Cooking Program: Masakan Indonesia 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00...

Women try various methods to lose weight JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to attract the opposite sex and to be as slim as friends, people have tried all sorts of ways to lose weight. Some have turned out slim and happy, while others were less fortunate.

Natural slimming methods believed to be less risky JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to look thin in a short time? Then come and try our new and modern slimming methods.This is the promise largely advertised by slimming centers in their aggressive newspaper and magazine ad campaigns.

Indonesian maid abused SINGAPORE (DPA): A Singapore grandmother has been fined and sentenced to five months in jail for slapping and splashing hot water on her Indonesian maid, news reports said yesterday.

Mia Audina stops Ye's defense at Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Women's singles favorite Mia Audina of Indonesia ended Chinese world champion Ye Zhaoying's hopes of defending her Japan Open title in the semi-finals of the US$170,000 tournament yesterday.

Recipe for becoming slim JAKARTA (JP): Leane Manurung, head of the nutrition department of the School of Medicine, University of Indonesia, gives this following suggestions for those who want to change their eating behavior. 09.00 a.m. - Soybean cake or tofu12.

Nadya acknowledges her homelandBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): There are many television video jockeys (VJs) on the air at the moment, but Nadya Hutagalung of MTV Asia has a special "status" in the eyes of viewers in Indonesia.There are mqny possible reasons for this.

Guess What? Arief Budiman "My life philosophy is what people call panta rei: flowing smoothly like water down a river. I am not striving for something special in my life; I just do what I can do as long as I am able," said Arief Budiman in his farewell comments in a gathering in Hotel Paragon in...