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Archive: 16 November 2003

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Speaking in tongues: That ain't no way to treat a language

Speaking in tongues: That ain't no way to treat a language I was at a coffee shop with a couple of friends, catching up on gossip before we had to return to our dreary offices, when a young woman at the next table turned to us and asked in American- accented English whether she could have a light.

Taking the waters, and making a wish, at Guci hot springs

Taking the waters, and making a wish, at Guci hot springsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Guci in the regency of Tegal is known as a major tourist destination in Central Java for its mountainous landscape, cool air and natural hot springs believed to have healing and supernatural...

The Spice Garden: A proxy clash of civilizations

The Spice Garden: A proxy clash of civilizationsRich Simons, Contributor, Jakarta The Spice Garden Michael Vatikiotis, Equinox Publishing, Jakarta, 2003 253 ppNot too long ago (about four years, to be exact) and not too far away, there was an idyllic tropical isle called Noli, where the gentle...

New York City: Shining bright as a place for all the family

New York City: Shining bright as a place for all the familyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, New York City, New York Fall in New York City is a romantic season, and probably the best time to visit the most dynamic and culturally diverse city in the world.

Smart shopping tips

Smart shopping tips Shopping can be a pleasure or a chore. If you know the secret, shopping can be fun, and more importantly, with good planning, you can guard yourself against the temptation of goods that you don't need.

Idul Fitri

Idul Fitri Keeping it fun and festive in the homeMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hotels and restaurants may try their darndest to get people out to sample their wares on the special days of Idul Fitri, but tradition dies hard.

Ayu, Liu meet in ITF junior finals

Ayu, Liu meet in ITF junior finalsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Liu Wan Ting and Ayu Fani Damayanti lived up to the billings to meet in the finals of the 2003 ITF Junior Tennis Championships after defeating their lower rated opponents in the semifinals at the Bung Karno tennis courts here...

Probe continues into abuse of housemaids despite move to settle amicably

Probe continues into abuse of housemaids despite move to settle amicablyP.C. Naommy and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have refused to drop charges against an employer accused of abusing her housemaids, despite efforts made by the victims' families to settle the matter amicably, an...

Sculptors carving out their place on the arts map

Sculptors carving out their place on the arts mapCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Amid the vibrancy of an art market dominated by works of painters, sculptors find themselves marginalized. Even large exhibitions and biennales only include a few sculptors, not to speak of their scant appearances...

Installment of governor opposed

Installment of governor opposedNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Opposition is mounting to the decision by the central government to install Brig. Gen. Abraham Octovianus Atururi as the acting governor of the newly established West Irian Jaya province.

'Republika' told to use its right to reply

'Republika' told to use its right to replyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) called on Saturday for the Republika daily to exercise its right to reply instead of resorting to legal action in response to a report run by The Jakarta Post which it says has damaged...

Sculptors carving out their place on the arts map

Sculptors carving out their place on the arts mapCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaAmid the vibrancy of an art market dominated by works of painters, sculptors find themselves marginalized. Even large exhibitions and biennales only include a few sculptors, not to speak of their scant appearances at...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 16, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 16, 2003Exhibitions* An exhibition of over 100 terracottas from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m.

Kimchi: Korea strives to keep tradition on the menu

Kimchi: Korea strives to keep tradition on the menuHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Seoul A cloyingly sharp smell hung in the air at the aT Center's exhibition hall here, site of Kimchi Expo 2003 last week.

Feeling the heat at the Ciater hot springs

Feeling the heat at the Ciater hot springsT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Ciater, West Java A row of people sat at the side of a shallow lake with a small waterfall that stands amid a beautiful natural setting.

Onno build bridges across the digital divide

Onno build bridges across the digital divideVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta When Onno Purbo walks into a room, it immediately lightens up. Relaxed, easy going and gregarious, strangers might assume he is a grad student meeting old friends.

Mob burns down courthouse after priest sentenced

Mob burns down courthouse after priest sentencedJemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of local residents set ablaze a district courthouse on Flores Island on Saturday, shortly after a judge declared guilty a local Catholic leader in a defamation case.

Shoppers start flocking to shopping malls

Shoppers start flocking to shopping mallsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Not even bomb threats can stop shoppers from flocking to Indonesian malls during the months of November and December, as their only concern is to get everything they need to celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year.

Hypermarkets offer special incentives to attract buyers

Hypermarkets offer special incentives to attract buyersDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Shopping can be exhausting sometimes, especially if you are fasting and you have yet to pick up all the items on your shopping list for the Idul Fitri holiday.

Getting there

Getting there Ciater is located 32 kilometers from Bandung, the capital of West Java, and 185 kilometers from Jakarta.If you are driving from Jakarta, take Cikampek toll road. Exit at the Sadang Gate, proceeding in the direction of Subang, passing the small town called Kalijati.

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Fasting: How to do it safely during pregnancy

Fasting: How to do it safely during pregnancyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being pregnant and fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan are blessings for Muslim women, but they may find themselves confused when the two come together at the same time.

Rebel leader jailed for 17 years

Rebel leader jailed for 17 yearsTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The Lhokseumawe District Court sentenced on Saturday a commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s armed wing to 17 years in prison for treason, illegal arms possession and extortion.

Idul Fitri: Keeping decorations fun and festive

Idul Fitri: Keeping decorations fun and festiveMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hotels and restaurants may try their darndest to get people out to sample their wares on the special days of Idul Fitri, but tradition dies hard.