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Archive: 13 October 2002

22 articles found

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.

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...

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...

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.