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Archive: 5 August 2001

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TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Sports 10:30 Variety Show 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:15 Music 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 Forestry 5:30 Children's Film 6:00...

Foreigners increase capital participation in insurance industry

Foreigners increase capital participation in insurance industryBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Substantial decreases in the profitability of insurance businesses in Indonesia over the past few years have encouraged local companies to invite their foreign partners to increase capital participation,...

Cancer, insurance and regret

Cancer, insurance and regretBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Mrs Surtiningsih has breast cancer, and since she was diagnosed in March, her family has been spending millions of rupiah for her treatment.

What is a First Husband to do?

What is a First Husband to do? JAKARTA (JP): In times of need, we call on the people who know best what we are going through. They are a sympathetic shoulder to cry on, an empathetic ear to pour out our troubles to and say what is on our mind.

Fresh flooding likely in Nias Island

Fresh flooding likely in Nias Island MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): With the horror of their experiences still fresh in the minds of the Nias flood victims, heavy downpours and storms once again hit many areas of Nias island on Saturday, including the six flood-hit districts, terrifying the islanders...

Now Showing

Now Showing Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe movies which they rip off from...

Hostages

Hostages Abu Sayyaf rebels behead nine hostages. Page 2 Music Project Pop makes music with a laugh. Page 3 Tourism Calm among the crowd at Tangkuban Perahu. Page 4Fashion Young designers go to the movies for ideas. Page 6Anorexia Eating disorders a cry for attention.

Now Showing

Now Showing Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe movies which they rip off from...

Volcanic splendor of the busy yet quiet Tangkuban Perahu

Volcanic splendor of the busy yet quiet Tangkuban PerahuBy Simon Marcus Gower TANGKUBAN PERAHU, West Java (JP): It is a famous and popular natural sight of wonder in Indonesia. Each day sees dozens; perhaps hundreds of visitors arrive to see it.

Now Showing

Now Showing Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe movies which they rip off from...

Life is positive -- if you're prepared

Life is positive -- if you're preparedBy Simon Wellington JAKARTA (JP): Mother said to always be prepared because "tomorrow you could be run over by a bus".Although it could be considered a somewhat pessimistic disposition, she would argue that it was just being practical -- which was the reason...

Tracing pizza's culinary journey

Tracing pizza's culinary journeyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Its classic shape is round, its golden brown skin is topped with tasty and colorful morsels. It first appeared in the gastronomic records in medieval times and has marched proudly into the modern era.

Delivery dilemma: Who to call when the pizza pangs hit

Delivery dilemma: Who to call when the pizza pangs hitBy David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Thinking back over the last century, one is struck by the advances humankind made in all areas of life. Think penicillin, the personal computer, pizza delivery.Pizza delivery? That's right.

Young designers go to the movies for ideas

Young designers go to the movies for ideasBy Adrian Smith JAKARTA (JP): Cinema is the commanding art form. Perhaps no other form of expression has captured and influenced the popular modern imagination to quite the same extent.

An Italian classic: Pizza Margherita

An Italian classic: Pizza Margherita To make the dough, Antonia Soriente uses 300g - 400g flour; a pinch of salt; 1 sachet instant yeast; 200ml water (or 150ml water + 50ml milk); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Dissolve the instant yeast with the water. Mix flour and salt on a clean surface.

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.

Guitarist, soprano make music

Guitarist, soprano make music JAKARTA (JP): A rare performance by leading soprano Aning Katamsi Asmoro and rising guitarist Sudirman Leman was held at Bentara Budaya in Central Jakarta on Friday night.The 250 people who filled the venue were witness to a beautiful and entertaining performance.

Artist Winkler finds his paradise in Bali

Artist Winkler finds his paradise in BaliBy Amir Sidhartha JAKARTA (JP): Bali has long attracted painters with its lush and beautiful landscape, and these artists have responded by filling their canvases with images of the island as a Garden of Eden.

Project Pop makes music with a laugh

Project Pop makes music with a laughBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Who doesn't know who Project Pop is? Unless you are too busy to watch television, you will recognize this ubiquitous sextet as the comedy group du jour.

Young creative designers take it to the movies

Young creative designers take it to the moviesBy Adrian Smith JAKARTA (JP): Cinema is the commanding art form. Perhaps no other form of expression has captured and influenced the popular modern imagination to quite the same extent.

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.

Pizza's gastronic journey through the ages

Pizza's gastronic journey through the agesBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): It's classic shape is round, its golden brown skin is filled with tasty and colorful pieces. Gastronomic history records its patriotic appearance in the medieval century and in modern era.

Tips on making claims

Tips on making claims JAKARTA (JP): Almost all life insurance companies boast that they can process claims as fast as withdrawing money from a bank. But in reality, many policyholders or their spouses face difficulties receiving their insurance benefits mainly due to the differences between the...

Matori officially dismissed from PKB

Matori officially dismissed from PKB JAKARTA (JP): The executive board of the National Awakening Party (PKB) officially ditched Matori Abdul Djalil and Abdul Chalik Ahmad from the party for insubordination.

Dewi Anggraeni's 'Neighbourhood Tales' opens doors

Dewi Anggraeni's 'Neighbourhood Tales' opens doors Neighbourhood Tales; By Dewi Anggraeni; Indra Publishing, Melbourne, 2001; ISBN 095858057X; AU$24.95. GEELONG, Victoria (JP): During the sometimes troubled history of relations between Indonesia and Australia, it has been suggested that the two...

TV Program: Sunday, August 5, 2001

TV Program: Sunday, August 5, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Performances9:00 Sports10:30 Variety Show 11:00 News11:30 Children's Songs12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Children's Program3:00 News3:15 Music4:00 Children's Program5:00 Forestry5:30...

Low-key party for Gus Dur birthday

Low-key party for Gus Dur birthday JAKARTA (JP): Former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid celebrated his 61st birthday in a low-key party with his relatives and close friends at his residence in Ciganjur, South Jakarta on Saturday.The main features were cutting a rice cone and chanting prayers.

Not too many scares to be had in 'Possessed'

Not too many scares to be had in 'Possessed'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): The film trailer says it all. A rainy night with thunder and lightning. A youngster in bed, writhing, as he is shaken about by unseen, demonic forces. Cryptic signs appearing on his body.

Choosing the right insurance policy

Choosing the right insurance policy JAKARTA (JP): Taking out a life insurance policy is another way to provide financial security to our spouse and family after our death but determining the best policy is not a mean task, given the extensive choices of products.

'Typhoon Toraji' death toll at 89

'Typhoon Toraji' death toll at 89 TAIPEI (AFP): The death toll from Typhoon Toraji's rampage through Taiwan has risen to 89, with 133 people still reported as missing, officials said Saturday.Rescue efforts would continue despite fading hopes of finding more survivors in mudslides and rockfalls...

Pianist Marusya playing her own tune

Pianist Marusya playing her own tuneBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): We listen to the music, but we never learn to change the tune to create a different atmosphere.That is how composer and pianist Marusya Nainggolan Abdullah criticized the new government, by comparing it with the disharmony...

Now Showing: Pachinko and Everyone's Happy

Now Showing: Pachinko and Everyone's Happy Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe...

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.

'MTV' tunes into today's trends

'MTV' tunes into today's trends MTV US celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, a time for analysis and rehashing of the channel's giant influence on music and popular culture. What about our own MTV Generation in Indonesia? The Jakarta Post's Hera Diani and Bruce Emond look at how the music...

'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewers

'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewersBy Sri Ramadani and Bruce Emond Belahan Hati; 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays; RCTI; Cast: Anna Tairas, Aurora Yahya, Risdo Alaro Matondang JAKARTA (JP): Rich pretty girl meets poor pretty boy. Girl plays hard to get.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting Barli Sasmitawinata, Sriyanto Gallery, Jl.

Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contest

Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contestBy Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA (JP): Probably the only way to ensure that a cultural tradition survives in changing times is to get the younger generation hooked.

Revamped Cartier accentuates the classic

Revamped Cartier accentuates the classicBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Crisis, what crisis? Indonesians' love affair with brand names continues, unhampered by the scourge of the nation's economic crisis.

Guesswhat? Sinta Nuriyah

Guesswhat? Sinta Nuriyah Ousted president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid may have grand plans about building democracy in Indonesia, but his wife has asked his supporters to allow the former first family a bit of privacy.