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Archive: 2 June 2002

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Road safety triangles pit Amish against the modern world

Road safety triangles pit Amish against the modern worldOliver Burkeman Guardian News Service New York The Schwartzentruber Amish community of Pennsylvania forbids the use of electricity, motor vehicles and running water.

W. Cup still a dream for Indonesians

W. Cup still a dream for IndonesiansNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "When will Indonesia take part in the World Cup?" Dik Doang, a local TV presenter and soccer quiz host, sighed.

'I'm glad that people remember me as Miss Dizzy'

'I'm glad that people remember me as Miss Dizzy'Sri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Peggy Melati Sukma is locally known as Miss Pusiiiing (dizzy) after starring in a TV advertisement.At 26, she has not only landed a high-profile career in entertainment and a degree from the University of Indonesia's...

Another option for sedan-lovers

Another option for sedan-loversPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What would you do if you had a brand-new car and an empty motor racing circuit? Speed up for sure. No police officer to ticket you, no traffic jam and no other cars overtaking.

East Timor Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs Jose Ramos-Horta

East Timor Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs Jose Ramos-Horta has rejected to talk about Indonesia's assets in the country, with the reason being that the new nation lost much more than what the assets are worth.

Photographs bring RI and Australia together

Photographs bring RI and Australia togetherDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia At a time when the relationship between Indonesia and Australia is still riding on the surf rather than cruising on solid ground, there is nothing like looking at photographs beaming messages of friendship...

Youth is served in tennis, but at a risk

Youth is served in tennis, but at a riskBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta By women's tennis standards, Indonesia's Angelique Wijaya was getting on in years when she won the junior girls title at the 2001 Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

TV Program: Sunday, June 2, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, June 2, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:00 Children's Program11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Comedy2:00 Entertainment News3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00 News9:30...

JP/1/BY

JP/1/BYLaughing at oneself while learning about IndonesiaThey say that laughter is good medicine and we should learn to laugh at ourselves. Perhaps those two thoughts partially explain why I have enjoyed such good health for so long.

Swarovski Fashion Forum: Glittering crystal from head to toe

Swarovski Fashion Forum: Glittering crystal from head to toeMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta To many people, crystal remains best known as a material for fancy interior decorations such as chandeliers, glasses or ornamental statuettes.

Gus Dur leaves hospital

Gus Dur leaves hospital JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman Wahid left the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, five days after first being admitted."I am all right as I only took a rest here," Gus Dur, as Abdurrahman is popularly known, said while leaving the hospital.

Villas a window into Mead's Bali sojourn

Villas a window into Mead's Bali sojournMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Finally parked outside the sign pointing to Taman Bebek Villas, the driver could not believe that he had been forced to detour all the way around the Sayan Monkey Forest just to get to this place with a wide, wooden roof...

From Bisnis Indonesia

From Bisnis Indonesia I run a telecommunications kiosk in Central Jakarta. Unfortunately, I always end up paying more than what is stated on the telecommunications kiosk's bill from PT Telkom. The difference ranges from between Rp 12,000 and Rp 21,000, and in May 2002 it was Rp 196,000.

Losing weight the healthy way in a three-month program

Losing weight the healthy way in a three-month programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is no such thing as a free lunch.The maxim has been niggling at Heidi a lot lately since she found that it takes a lot of effort to acquire the shape she has been dreaming of.

International schools tackle drug woes

International schools tackle drug woesClaire Harvey, Contributor, Jakarta At 11 p.m. on a Friday, some of the throbbing bars and nightclubs across Jakarta resemble junior high school playgrounds.Hundreds of 14 and 15-year-olds dance and flirt in the strobe- flickered dark, sipping cocktails and...

JP/1/BY

JP/1/BYLaughing at oneself while learning about IndonesiaThey say that laughter is good medicine and we should learn to laugh at ourselves. Perhaps those two thoughts partially explain why I have enjoyed such good health for so long.

Pamper yourself with various hair treatments

Pamper yourself with various hair treatmentsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Svenson, Gaya Spa, Gondo Wangi Sariaji and Secret Professionnel are among the places that offer a variety of hair and scalp treatments.

Using and abusing

Using and abusing Alcohol and tobacco are by far the most commonly used substances among Jakarta's expatriate youth.Without the hefty government taxes imposed by many Western nations on tobacco products, cigarettes are well within the budget of very young teenagers.

Golden Year

Golden YearAt 76, Queen Elizabeth II is still vibrant and resolved to continue serving the public. Read about what makes her the driving force behind the royal family 50 years after her coronation.Page 3 Crystal ClearCrystal not only makes homes more beautiful, it does the same for designer gowns...

Pamper yourself with traditional and modern hair treatment

Pamper yourself with traditional and modern hair treatmentSusanna Tjokro Contributor JakartaSvenson, Gaya Spa, Gondo Wangi Sariaji and Secret Professionnel are among the places that offer a variety of hair and scalp treatments.

Foreign vessels crowding exclusive zone

Foreign vessels crowding exclusive zone The fish processing industry is often likened to a starving chicken in the granary. It is a unique phenomenon that with the abundant fish potential in national waters, the processing industry is complaining about a shortage of raw materials.

'Bunga Rampai Lima Kota': Senior painters reflect on dark times

'Bunga Rampai Lima Kota': Senior painters reflect on dark timesMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta In the daily scramble to get on with life, the past does not often receive the respect that it deserves.

Unfriendly Jakarta

Unfriendly JakartaBy Mairi Nandarson "Jakarta is so unfriendly," Tambi grumbled.His first encounter in the big city was one of pain instead of pleasure. He sat on the ground wiping sweat off his face, and grimaced from the new bruises he received on his elbows and legs.

Pamper yourself with traditional and modern hair treatment

Pamper yourself with traditional and modern hair treatmentSusanna Tjokro Contributor JakartaSvenson, Gaya Spa, Gondo Wangi Sariaji and Secret Professionnel are among the places that offer a variety of hair and scalp treatments.

'Pecalang' thwart NGO rally in Bali

'Pecalang' thwart NGO rally in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali As government delegates were negotiating an action document on sustainable development in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Saturday morning, hundreds of activists from non-governmental organizations and civil society groups staged a peaceful...

Soeharto and the grand scheme of things

Soeharto and the grand scheme of thingsCarmel Budiardjo, Contributor, London Shadow of a Revolution: Indonesia and the Generals; by Roland Challis; Sutton Publishing Ltd,; August 2001; 260 pp How better to start a review of this very committed book than to quote the author's dedication:"Dedicated...

FIFA gives thumbs-up to Koreans

FIFA gives thumbs-up to Koreans SEOUL: Football's world governing body FIFA on Saturday gave the South Korean organizers the thumbs-up after Friday's World Cup opener between France and Senegal here."We are very satisfied the way everything went," said FIFA spokesman Keith Cooper.

RI poets in exile: On the outside looking in

RI poets in exile: On the outside looking inLie Hua Contributor Jakarta-------------------------------------------------------- Di Negeri Orang -- Puisi Penyair Indonesia Eksil (On Foreign Shores -- Poems by Exiled Indonesian Poets) Published by Amanah Lontar, Jakarta, in cooperation with Yayasan...

Intimacy issues may cause sexual dysfunction

Intimacy issues may cause sexual dysfunctionMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Premature ejaculation? Ashamed of your penis size? Do you consider yourself frigid? No problem.Now you can find medication, pills, tablets, herbal concoctions and other treatments, claiming to "improve" sexual...

Democracy means responsibility

Democracy means responsibility Of late, and understandably, there has been a lot said about the depressing state of the Indonesian nation. The many reasons for that are all well known, well documented and well and truly expressed.

Wanted: Successor to Iwan Fals

Wanted: Successor to Iwan FalsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lead singer Fadly of pop/rock group Padi could not hold back his tears on stage during a recent concert. Tears were running down on his cheeks and the sudden emotion disabled him from singing.

Dogs, foreigners and devils at the Kemang Festival

Dogs, foreigners and devils at the Kemang FestivalMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of "devils" walked slowly among the crowd that thronged the Kemang Festival in South Jakarta on Saturday.

On the shelves

On the shelves Kerudung Merah Kirmizi (The Dark Red Headscarf); By Remy Sylado; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia Publisher, Jakarta (April 2002); 616 pp + iv; Rp 50,000 Women and their integrity have been an endless inspiration for Remy Sylado, especially in his three most recent novels: Ca-Bau- Kan...

Laughing at oneself while learning about Indonesia

Laughing at oneself while learning about Indonesia They say that laughter is good medicine and we should learn to laugh at ourselves. Perhaps those two thoughts partially explain why I have enjoyed such good health for so long.