Consultant Castle shapes his American dream in Indonesia Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He came to Indonesia on a Fulbright scholarship to do doctoral research studying the rise of nationalism in West Java. But what he learned instead was this: "I didn't really care that much about history," said the former scholar, "but what I liked was living in Indonesia." That was in 1977. Twenty-five years later, James W.

DJ Bally Sagoo: Spinning a cultural mix Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a classic recipe for Asian artists who want to make it big in Western countries: Take a tune and insert traditional ethnic elements into it. We have Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and there's Cheb Mami who sang with Sting on the haunting Desert Rose. And there is Bally Sagoo, or Baljit Sagoo.

Jakarta looks for its own pied piper Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most people would agree that rats are annoying. In Jakarta and other urban areas, they are notorious as destroyers of washing machines and electric wires. But the main reason why people detest the pest is that it can carry various kinds of diseases, such as rabies and leptospirosis, as well as fleas.

Two recipes for the best of fusion food Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who says fusion food is nothing but confusion? Cooking fusion food by combining different food items to create a deliciously distinctive flavor can be challenging, but also interesting and fun. Beginners may need to brush up on their cooking skills and sharpen their knowledge of the different flavors of food items and find combinations that work.

Rodent-proofing the home your first line of defense Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is embarking on its campaign to wipe out rats, but it is ultimately doomed to fail because these consummate colonizers remain a pest in almost all urban areas of the world. And killing them and then failing to dispose of their bodies properly may actually lead to more health problems to humans.

Jakarta museum gives 'official' history lesson Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many believe that the "truth" of history, especially in this country, depends on who holds power: it's how they choose to interpret those events for their own motives. There are so many events in this country's recent past that remain shrouded in uncertainty. Probably the most important and painful for many Indonesians is what really happened on Sept.

Budi one step away from All England title The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's sole surviving shuttler Budi Santoso will challenge China's Chen Hong for the men's title in the All England badminton championships in Birmingham on Sunday. The unseeded Budi reached the final after defeating fourth seeding Lin Dan from China in a thrilling five set match Saturday afternoon. "It was an incredible performance," Indonesian Team Manager Christian Hadinata said as quoted by Antara.

Seeds win first games at junior chess meet The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tournament seeds cruised past the opening round of the National Junior Chess Circuit in Bekasi, a satellite city of Jakarta, on Saturday. Ferry Ferdiansyah from Riau, top seed in the boys' 10-14 category, beat Ferdinand Hutabarat of Jakarta in 37 moves. Kaiser Jenius (South Sumatra) and Surya Wahyudi (Jakarta) also overcame their respective opponents, the former defeating Edi Hun and the latter stopping Riyanta Mitra.

Giggles, confusion greet 'Vagina Monologues' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "If your vagina got dressed, what would it wear?" "Kebaya (traditional Indonesian costume), miniskirt and weaved batik." That is the Indonesian translation of an excerpt from Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, which was performed on Friday night in commemoration of International Women's Day. The performance took place at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta before hundreds of people -- both men and women.

JP/1/BLURB West meets East German choreographer Henrietta Horn came and saw and shared her skills with local dancers in a Jakarta workshop. Her mission was not only to fine tune the dancers' moves, but also to act as an inspiration for them in their careers. Page 14 Fishy Business The love of the sea is in the blood of many sea-faring peoples in this archipelago, but modernity has turned it into a difficult way of making a living. Check out our Images of fishermen toiling on Jakarta's coast.

'I have no regrets, my past makes me who I am' Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One can take Edo Kondologit out of Irian Jaya, but no one can take Irian Jaya, his home province, out of the singer. Under his real name, Ehud Eduard Kondologit is the father of three-year-old Itamar Lemuela Barbalina. So dedicated is he to his roots that he even named his second album Sorong after the area where he grew up. The album was produced in 2001 by Chica Asamato in Japan.

JP/1/AKBAR Rp 32.5 billion Bulog money returned: AGO The Jakarta Post Jakarta The high-profile financial scandal involving House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung took a peculiar turn when it was revealed Saturday that one of the case's primary suspects had returned Rp 32.5 billion of the funds allegedly swindled before he was detained on Thursday.

TV Program: Sunday, March 10, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Children's Program 12:30 p.m. News 2:00 Sports 3:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Teen's Program 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30 Songs and Dances 9:00 News 10:00 Rock and Round 12:30 a.m. Puppet Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Sports 8:00 Home Sweet Home 8:30 Chinese Food 9:00 Entertainment News 10:00 Boxing 1:00 p.m.

Good packing: The key to a smooth move The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Good packing is the key to a successful move. Without it, moving could become a nightmare despite even the most carefully made relocation plans. To ensure that your household goods survive your move in one piece, you must be sure that they are properly packed before they are loaded on a moving van or other vehicle.

Suspect returns Rp 32.5 billion Bulog money: AGO The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The high-profile financial scandal involving House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung took a peculiar turn when it was revealed Saturday that one of the case's primary suspects had returned Rp 32.5 billion of the funds allegedly swindled before he was detained on Thursday.

Wedding souvenirs: Gifts from the hearts Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta For most people, the wedding day is one of the most exciting and important days of their life. It is almost impossible to describe the thrill -- and of course, the weariness -- of the whole procedure; from deciding the date, the place, the guest list, cake, food, gown and last but not least, the wedding souvenirs.

Budget bargains: Weekend getaways in the capital Max Kelling, Contributor, Jakarta Got tired of all the hustle and bustle of city life? Well, what you need is a relaxing weekend that will keep you sane. You have had enough of hanging around the whole day in crowded shopping malls, watching movies at home, gardening, or even worse, fixing your car. You crave luxury but your wallet is limited.

Keep your pets free of stress The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like adults and children, pets also experience the emotional stress of moving. But with a little planning, you can spare pets any anxiety. If you are planning to move by air, the first thing to do before making any reservations is to ask the airline if it allows pets as animal passengers. Pets may be brought on board with their owners as "carry-on baggage", or placed in the cargo hold of the plane.

Migrant workers: Sending our tired, unskilled and vulnerable ---------------- Pipensius Contributor Yogyakarta --------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Orang Indonesia di Malaysia, Menjual Kemiskinan Mencari Identitas (Indonesians in Malaysia: Selling Poverty, Searching for Identity) By Dr. M.

Choosing reliable mover: Little mistake may lead to nightmare I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Although he had grown a bit worried, an expatriate who recently moved to Jakarta to start his new job finally received his stuff in a good condition. He was lucky he had chosen a good mover. Many people have encountered bad experiences when moving to or from Indonesia. Goods often arrive damaged -- or sometimes not at all -- during the moving process.

Ministers, diplomatic corps play in Rp 3b soccer friendly Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The friendly match between Indonesian Cabinet ministers and members of the foreign diplomatic corps in Jakarta played here on Saturday must go down in history as the most lucrative soccer game ever staged in the country.

A star turn lifts Eko out of obscurity Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is much more to Eko Supriyanto than the dancer who accompanied Madonna on her Drowned World tour crisscrossing Europe and the United States last year, although that is the first thing that has drawn public attention to him in his homeland. Eko acknowledges the tour with Madonna was one of the most rewarding experiences of his life.

Dancer Horn shares insight with local peers Helly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta It was a typically hot and humid afternoon in Jakarta. Inside the studio of Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) dance company all the doors were open as about 20 sweating young dancers did their best at an improvisation session. Henrietta Horn -- the German choreographer who staged her premiere dance piece in the Indonesia Arts Summit last year -- seemed pleased to see the results.

A relaxing romantic escape worth every rupiah at The Park Lane Like the man said, I crave luxury but my wallet is limited, which is only to be expected when you are working for an Indonesian newspaper. So, when a freebie comes your way, don't pass it up. The Park Lane in South Jakarta kindly invited us to try out their Romantic Getaway weekend, which, with a value of Rp 1.3 million, at first seems a little too steep for comfort just to put a some oomph into your love life.

Indonesia falls short of securing elite berth The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Fed Cup hopes for a slot in the World Group playoffs failed to materialize after Angelique Widjaja and Wynne Prakusya succumbed to host China in the final match in Guangzhou on Saturday. Playing in Asia-Oceania's Group I, top seed Indonesia lost 1-2 to China, which was seeded fourth in the tournament.

'Manga' comics more than meets the eye Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What can we say about the Japanese people? If the Japanese comics distributed here are anything to go by, then Japanese girls are all freaky and horny while the boys are all effeminate and fashion-conscious. And, most of all, their eyes are beautifully round and wide open, and -- except for Doraemon and Crayon Sinchan -- they all have out-of-this-world figures. That is just a playful generalization, of course.

Artist Made Gunawan takes on Ganesi with gusto Adrian Smith, Contributor, Jakarta Made Gunawan's playful, tranquil and optimistic oil paintings belie his deep-seated anxiety of what is going on around us and underscores his obsession with peace and reconciliation.

On the Shelves Beberapa Segi Perkembangan Sejarah Pers di Indonesia (Some Aspects in the Historical Development of the Press in Indonesia); By Abdurrachman Surjomihardjo, et.al; Kompas Book Publisher, 2nd impression, 2002; xxix+418 pp. This book was supposed to see the light of day in 1980 but the then minister of information found part of its content to the disadvantage of the ruling New Order regime -- and decided to slap a ban on it.

Migrant workers: Exporting people at risk Pipensius, Contributor, Yogyakarta Orang Indonesia di Malaysia, Menjual Kemiskinan Mencari Identitas (Indonesians in Malaysia: Selling Poverty, Searching for Identity); By Dr. M. Arif Nasution; Pustaka Pelajar, 2001; xvii+153pp The monetary crisis that has crippled this country since 1997 has inevitably led to the increase in number of Indonesians hunting for jobs abroad.