Archive: 13 October 2002
22 articles found
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Trying something different, but not too different, in Koh Samui
Trying something different, but not too different, in Koh SamuiTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Koh Samui, ThailandWhen I first set foot on Koh Samui, Thailand, my immediate reaction was that the island was not all that much different from Bali.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Whither sports development in Indonesia?
Whither sports development in Indonesia?Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Busan/Jakarta Hendri, not his real name, was stunned upon seeing his idol, shuttler Taufik Hidayat, lose to host player Shon Seung-mo of South Korea in the 14th Asian Games (Asiad) men's team...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after Day 14 of the 14th Asian Games on Saturday. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total China 139 77 65 281 South Korea 81 73 80 234 Japan 43 68 68 179 Kazakhstan 18 21 27 66 Thailand 10 14 9 33 Uzbekistan 10 11 22 43 India 10 10 12 32 Taiwan...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
'Magic hands' create modern, tranquil home
'Magic hands' create modern, tranquil homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The house is located on busy Jl. Cipete Raya, South Jakarta, but the owners, a young couple, want to escape the hustle and bustle of the street.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Calcium intake, exercise help reduce risk of osteoporosis
Calcium intake, exercise help reduce risk of osteoporosisMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While strolling along the dairy aisle at supermarkets, people will easily spot high-calcium milk for adults to prevent osteoporosis.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Go fly a kite over Jakarta -- but watch out!
Go fly a kite over Jakarta -- but watch out! In these difficult times for the great metropolis of Jakarta it is good to see that so much of its population is still able to indulge in the simpler pleasures of life.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Buying directly from producers, why not...
Buying directly from producers, why not...Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you feel confused about which handicrafts to bring home from your visit to Yogyakarta, don't be ashamed. You have all the reason to feel that way.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Life is better 'Six Feet Under'
Life is better 'Six Feet Under'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Are you mad at him or at the fact that we're all gonna die?"This question is asked during the first episode of Six Feet Under, an HBO original series that explores the issue of death through a dysfunctional family that owns a...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
It's a hard life ...
It's a hard life ... Fortune has yet to shine (or may never shine) on Nurdin, 42, and his five-year-old son, Jamal, as hardship follows them and forces them to scavenge from leftovers to survive. The farmer and his son, who hail from West Java, have lived for two years in the area around Jakarta's...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Sebastian Gunawan: Western-influenced charm in second line
Sebastian Gunawan: Western-influenced charm in second lineHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is West and what is East, designer Biyan Wanaatmadja once asked."Everybody has different strengths and sensitivity.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Plight of illegal migrant workers
Plight of illegal migrant workersYusup Priyasudiarja, Contributor, Yogyakarta Memburu Ringgit, Membagi Kemiskinan, Fakta di Balik Migrasi Orang Sasak ke Malaysia (Hunting Ringgit, Sharing Poverty, The Facts Behind the Migration of the Sasak People to Malaysia); By Abdul Haris; Pustaka Pelajar,...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Chrisye: Bringing the classics to a new generation
Chrisye: Bringing the classics to a new generationHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you have already released 20 albums spanning three decades, what else can you give to your audience?Surely, you have to adapt to what is happening in order to survive.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Bali: One-stop shopping center for handicrafts
Bali: One-stop shopping center for handicraftsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Like all aspects of Balinese life, the intricately carved wooden sculptures, bamboo basketwork, silver and gold jewelry, and textiles are linked to religious and traditional beliefs on the island.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Man arrested for random shootings
Man arrested for random shootings INDONESIA: Police revealed Saturday they had arrested a suspect in last month's shooting on Jl. Juanda III, Central Jakarta, which claimed three lives and injured two passersby.City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Karateka Hasan gives RI third gold
Karateka Hasan gives RI third gold Indonesian athletes contributed one gold medal, one silver medal and two bronze medals on the 14th day of the Busan 2002 Asian Games on Saturday, which means it is likely that the National Sports Council (KONI) will fail to achieve its own target of six golds.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
TV Program: Sunday, October 13, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, October 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:30 Music5:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 TV Drama7:30...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
U.S. issues travel warning for citizens
U.S. issues travel warning for citizensAntara, Jakarta The United States has issued a travel warning to its citizens around the world, including Indonesia, about the existence of threats to their safety.The warning, a copy of which was sent to Antara by the U.S.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Dongre hopes India can become a fashion mecca
Dongre hopes India can become a fashion meccaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The collections of Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre displayed here recently were just what I had imagined they would be: rich in detail and color.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Jakarta offers many good places for souvenir hunters
Jakarta offers many good places for souvenir huntersSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta As in other tourist destinations all around the world, most airports or star-rated hotels in culturally rich Indonesia provide a special counter displaying typical handicrafts as souvenirs for visitors.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
RI shuttlers maintain hopes in Asian Games
RI shuttlers maintain hopes in Asian GamesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesia's badminton players maintained a firm determination to do better than in their male counterparts had done in the team event on Saturday, with an exception of the men's doubles event.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Teen students have fun with theater
Teen students have fun with theaterHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Director and founder of Teater Koma group, N. Riantiarno, now has a clear idea of what it is like to deal with hundreds of junior high school students.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
OK to slam U.S. attack but rallies must be contained: Observers
OK to slam U.S. attack but rallies must be contained: ObserversMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should strongly condemn the United States if it unilaterally attacks Iraq but also firmly deal with any domestic violence triggered by such an attack, experts said on Saturday.