Archive: 5 August 2001
39 articles found
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young creative designers take it to the movies
Young creative designers take it to the movies By 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. With such rich visual planes spanning the past century, it provides a delectable feast for all those wishing to fashion their fantasies.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Project Pop makes music with a laugh
Project Pop makes music with a laugh By 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. Project Pop comprises Mochamad Fachroni (Oon), Djoni Permato (Udjo), Hermann Josis Mokalu (Yosi), Wahyu Rudi Astadi (Odie), Gumilar Nurochman (Gugum) and Kartika Rachel Setia Redjeki Panggabean (Tika).
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Artist Winkler finds his paradise in Bali
Artist Winkler finds his paradise in Bali By 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. The works of young Swedish artist Richard Winkler, while unique and distinct, belong to this long tradition of romantic and intriguing portrayals of Bali.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The show, organized by Yayasan Musik Internasional and Bentara Budaya, was part of the Yayasan's Art Song Series, whose mission is to introduce this type of music to a wider Indonesian audience.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles By 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. Flick through a glossy magazine's pages and you will be greeted with various women who are bound to be sleek and slim. Some women may look at the images and want to be like the slender ideal of womanhood. But take a look at another example.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Gently pour the yeast mixture in the center of the dry ingredients, add in olive oil and mix them well with hands until smooth.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young designers go to the movies for ideas
Young designers go to the movies for ideas By 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. With such rich visual planes spanning the past century, it provides a delectable feast for all those wishing to fashion their fantasies.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Delivery dilemma: Who to call when the pizza pangs hit
Delivery dilemma: Who to call when the pizza pangs hit By 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. Imagine if someone hadn't come up with the brilliant idea of employing someone to jump on a motorbike, weave through traffic and ring your doorbell, with a hot pie under his arm.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tracing pizza's culinary journey
Tracing pizza's culinary journey By 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. It has style, either very personal or highly commercialized.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 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 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30 Music 8:30 Traditional Arts 10:00 News 10:30 Sports Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 News 7:30 News (in English) 8:00 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 their favorite Hollywood films. This movie, for example, really has a story to tell.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Volcanic splendor of the busy yet quiet Tangkuban Perahu
Volcanic splendor of the busy yet quiet Tangkuban Perahu By 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. It is, then, a busy point of destination; but though there may be crowds and though there is no sense of having glimpsed a rarely seen natural wonder, this in no way detracts from the awe of seeing the volcanic crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 their favorite Hollywood films. This movie, for example, really has a story to tell.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 4 Fashion Young designers go to the movies for ideas. Page 6 Anorexia Eating disorders a cry for attention. Page 7 Insurance Life is positive -- if you're prepared. Page 8 Film 'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewers. Page 12 Computer New PCs target tots, but some question their value.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 their favorite Hollywood films. This movie, for example, really has a story to tell.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 and forcing the authorities to evacuate people living in areas located along riverbanks.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. So, right now, I imagine there is a flurry of harried e-mails going back and forth, fast and furious, between the home of Megawati Soekarnoputri and Manila's Malacanang Palace.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cancer, insurance and regret
Cancer, insurance and regret By 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. Money that they can ill-afford and which only served to remind them that being sick is indeed a luxury in this country. "First, there was the cost of the medical checkups leading to the diagnosis, followed by the cost for the operation itself.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners increase capital participation in insurance industry
Foreigners increase capital participation in insurance industry By 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, thereby promoting the latter's higher roles in the domestic insurance industry. Bank Niaga, for example, has invited its U.S.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Life is positive -- if you're prepared
Life is positive -- if you're prepared By 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 why she had life and health insurance. In our highly commercialized world, the financial pressures are fierce. We are entering contracts daily that bind us to a wide range of commitments.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "I only ask them to understand that we are also a family and that we need some time for ourselves," Sinta Nuriyah, the former first lady, told The Jakarta Post in Washington D.C. earlier this week.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Revamped Cartier accentuates the classic
Revamped Cartier accentuates the classic By 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. The country is a major market for France's leading fine jewelry manufacturer, Cartier, evident by the fact that despite the problems of recent years, the firm recently renovated its boutique at Plaza Indonesia in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contest
Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contest By 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. Batik is getting a help in its effort, with a Batik Pesisiran Design Competition for high school students from Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi, held last Sunday at the Textile Museum and cosponsored by batik manufacturer PT Batik Keris.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Gedung Hijau Raya 36, South Jakarta (Phone: 7503117), until Aug. 7. * Painting by Alfi, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 8 p.m., until Aug. 23.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewers
'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewers By 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. Besmitten boy (on motorbike) crashes into girl (on horse, because she's rich). They lick their wounds and start to like each other.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
'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 moves us. JAKARTA (JP): Go ask a group of teenagers at the mall about what they want to be when they grow up.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles By 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. Flick through a glossy magazine's pages and you will be greeted with various women who are bound to be sleek and slim. Some women may look at the images and want to be like the slender ideal of womanhood. But take a look at another example.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 movies which they rip off from their favorite Hollywood films. This movie, for example, really has a story to tell.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles By 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. Flick through a glossy magazine's pages and you will be greeted with various women who are bound to be sleek and slim. Some women may look at the images and want to be like the slender ideal of womanhood. But take a look at another example.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
'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 after the typhoon struck last weekend, said Minister Without Portfolio Chen Chin- huang, who heads a special rescue and reconstruction task force.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The life insurance products basically comprise three main types -- Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance and Universal Life Insurance.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Priests shoving crosses in his face as they furiously recite spells. There's no doubt about it, this movie looks like a futile attempt to remake The Exorcist.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Among his guests were caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab, former presidential secretary Adhie Massardi and businessman Marimutu Sinivasan.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, August 5, 2001
TV Program: Sunday, August 5, 2001 TVRI 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 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30 Music 8:30 Traditional Arts 10:00 News 10:30 Sports Program 2 5:30 p.m.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 countries are simply too far apart to ever really understand each other. From this mutual lack of understanding, it is said, arises the potential for disagreement and even conflict.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Matori and Chalik lost not only their jobs as PKB chief and faction secretary in the House of Representatives respectively but also had their party membership revoked.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 beneficiary's and the insurance company's perception of the policy. To avoid such circumstances, we have to be very clear about the policy before we commit to it.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pizza's gastronic journey through the ages
Pizza's gastronic journey through the ages By 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. It has style, very personal ones or highly commercialized ones.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pianist Marusya playing her own tune
Pianist Marusya playing her own tune By 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 often found in music.