Archive: 26 October 2003
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Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Indonesia's Irene tames Wild in Greece
Indonesia's Irene tames Wild in GreeceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being held to a draw in the opening round, Irene Kharisma Sukandar of Indonesia improved her play to beat Daleen Wild of South Africa in the second round of the World Youth Chess Championships on Friday in Halkidiki, Greece.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
It's time to move on
It's time to move on Night is no longer peaceful for some residents of the city. Yet it's not the fear of burglaries that plague the city's affluent enclaves that is keeping them in a state of insecurity.At any time, they may find themselves evicted from their homes and forced to move on.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Police shoot dead three drug dealers
Police shoot dead three drug dealersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Jakarta Police detectives shot dead three suspected drug dealers in two separate locations on Saturday morning. The suspects were identified as Antoni Awaludin, alias Anton, 33, a resident of Jl.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Bali Fashion Week: Standouts despite the no-shows
Bali Fashion Week: Standouts despite the no-showsRita Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali It has been a very busy month for Bali, as the host of numerous local and international gatherings, from the 9th Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit to last week's brief stopover of U.S.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Being a first-time mother not as easy as it looks
Being a first-time mother not as easy as it looksDeni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta "Is my baby thirsty?" I asked my cousin a day after giving birth to my son at a general hospital in Slipi, West Jakarta, nine months ago.I felt so stupid at even having to ask.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Mahathir takes another swipe at Aussies
Mahathir takes another swipe at AussiesPAPUA NEW GUINEA: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took another swipe on Saturday at old foe Australia while signing a political accord with Papua New Guinea, a former Australian colony.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Birth control program faces test of time
Birth control program faces test of timeStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Anita", a mother of two who has been on the pill for two and a half years, panicked when she missed her period and thought she was pregnant."I thought I'd never missed taking a single pill ...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Reebok signs up China's Yao Ming
Reebok signs up China's Yao MingBOSTON, Massachusetts: Houston Rockets' Yao Ming has signed a sponsorship deal with Reebok, the sports shoe giant announced Friday.Yao took the NBA by storm last season and Reebok is keen to tap in to his huge popularity and the marketing opportunities it could open...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Fasting month begins on Monday
Fasting month begins on MondayFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has announced that the Ramadhan fasting month will start on Monday."After checking the moon and calculating the days, we announce that Ramadhan begins on Monday.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Bomb blast kills three in North Maluku
Bomb blast kills three in North MalukuJakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Deputy Spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said that a bomb, which exploded in a house in Tobelo, North Maluku, killing three people from one family early on Saturday, was an accident.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Nature's way to soothe the senses in the home
Nature's way to soothe the senses in the homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inspired by the soothing power of nature, natural elements have been incorporated into a newly built, modern row house, offering its owners a sanctuary where they can escape their routine.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Covey teaches self-help through principles
Covey teaches self-help through principlesDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of a series of best-selling self- help and management books including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People does not always practice what he preaches.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan supporters clash
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan supporters clashWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Sporadic clashes between supporters of the Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) erupted in Tabanan, Bali, on Saturday, giving some indication of the security...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Fire hits Ambassador Mall, elsewhere
Fire hits Ambassador Mall, elsewhereBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three fires hit Jakarta on Saturday but no fatalities were reported.Fire broke out on the fourth floor of Mal Ambassador on Jl. Prof. Dr.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Yogyakarta pits snakes against rats
Yogyakarta pits snakes against ratsINDONESIA: The ancient city of Yogyakarta plans to release 300 snakes into surrounding sub-districts to rid rice fields there of rats, news reports said on Saturday.The back-to-nature approach to the area's rodent problem was the brainchild of Yogyakarta Sultan...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Rent-a-car firms reap windfall from outsorucing
Rent-a-car firms reap windfall from outsorucingRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Car rental companies have received the benefits of the current outsourcing trend among corporations but major international car rental firms may also reap the benefit as domestic car rental companies seek franchise...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Prog rock going from niche to mainstream
Prog rock going from niche to mainstreamHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Different answers are bound to come from different people about the definition, and merits, of progressive "prog" rock.Fans will say something about an intellectual, mature and sophisticated genre.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
On the shelves
On the shelves------------------------------------------ Understanding Contemporary Southeast Asian Art Marjorie Chu Art Forum Singapore 208 pp Available at QB-KuBuKu bookstores for Rp 300,000 ---------------------------------------------- To read the above book is to follow Marjorie Chu, a...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Sizing up what makes a true boutique hotel
Sizing up what makes a true boutique hotelLinda Hoffman, Contributor, Yogyakarta Boutique hotels -- or establishments labeling themselves as such -- are now popping up throughout Asia. A recent visit to a new one, which turned out to be more of a guesthouse with a really nice restaurant, made those...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Ambon reborn from darkness in Tantyo's photos
Ambon reborn from darkness in Tantyo's photosDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia A photography exhibition consisting only of black and white works has a unique ability to draw its visitors' attention.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
FEATURED PHOTO FOR CAR RENTALS
FEATURED PHOTO FOR CAR RENTALSR. Bertho Wedhatama RENT IT BUT DON'T IT: A car rental assistant (third from left) explains the features of a car to representatives of a company. The car rental business looks set to have a bright future in Indonesia as the demand for rented vehicles continues to...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. TV-programs TV today JP/19/TV.TB.30" .90"TV Program: Sunday, October 26, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama7:00 Children's Program: Panggung Boneka 9:00 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Anwar terror link claim probed
Anwar terror link claim probedMALAYSIA: Malaysian police will contact U.S. authorities about an Australian television report alleging that an organization that jailed former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim worked for has terrorist links.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
'Biola' up for Oscar nomination
'Biola' up for Oscar nominationINDONESIA: Sekar Ayu Asmara's Biola Tak Berdawai (A Stringless Violin) is an official entry for the 2004 Academy Awards in the category of best foreign language film.The film -- the story of a woman (Ria Irawan) starting over from a traumatic past by opening a home...
Sun, 26 Oct 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 26, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 26, 2003Exhibitions* Painting by MS Wawan, Hotel Nikko Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 30 * Painting Buah, by Munadi, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.