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Archive: 29 February 2004

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Siladen island: A paradise within a tropical paradise

Siladen island: A paradise within a tropical paradiseFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Bunaken, Manado As the two-engine boat pushes away from Siladen pier, a melancholic mood surges through the occupants. The boat's turtle- like pace seems designed to assist in the gradual transition from what has...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, February 29, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, February 29, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Arts Naliko Ning Semeleh by Hendrawan Riyanto, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Feb. 29.

Teens mull studying abroad

Teens mull studying abroadDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the start of the academic year approaches, teenagers are eagerly collecting information on schools, colleges and universities at the Education Expo 2004 held in the Central Business District on Saturday.

A sight for sore eyes: Natural elements out front

A sight for sore eyes: Natural elements out frontMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perched on its own spot atop a small hill, the modern house commands breathtaking views of the city of Semarang below.

Project fuses environment and real estate design

Project fuses environment and real estate designJoseph Kirschke, Contributor, Jimbaran, Bali In the mind's eye of most people -- from residents to visitors to those who harbor flights of fancy -- the word Bali conjures up endless visions of little more than sun-kissed beaches, palm- fringed streets...

On the record

On the recordArtist : AudyAlbum : 20-02 (Sony Music Indonesia) The good thing about 21-year-old singer Audy, and what makes her career work, is that she is not trying to be something she is not.There is the Morissette-esque Oppie Andaresta, and now model- cum-concert-promoter Melanie Subono has...

Facts on breast milk and breast-feeding

Facts on breast milk and breast-feeding Breast milk is not only the best food for baby but should be the only food in the first six months of its life."Breast-feeding can go on for two years or as long as both parties still want to do it," said pediatrician Utami Roesli from the Indonesian...

UN probe of Theys' killing urged

UN probe of Theys' killing urged INDONESIA: Tribal leaders in Papua province said on Saturday they would urge the United Nations to reopen an investigation into the killing of a prominent independence leader, saying the trial for his murder was flawed.

Poll observers free to go to Aceh: TNI

Poll observers free to go to Aceh: TNINani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) would not prevent foreign observers from monitoring elections in the conflict-torn province, its chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Saturday.

Hendri to meet Suwandi in Cigna Open final

Hendri to meet Suwandi in Cigna Open finalZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunday will see Hendri Susilo Pramono play his Davis Cup doubles partner Suwandi in the men's singles final at the US$11,800 Cigna Open tennis tournament.

Project fuses environment and real estate design

Project fuses environment and real estate design Joseph Kirschke Contributor Jimbaran, Bali In the mind's eye of most people -- from residents to visitors to those who harbor flights of fancy -- the word Bali conjures up endless visions of little more than sun-kissed beaches, palm- fringed streets...

'Breast-feeding dads' help cut infant mortality

'Breast-feeding dads' help cut infant mortalityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The term "breast-feeding fathers" does not describe a new technology enabling men to produce breast milk and then feed their babies.

'Time' writer Burton dies in Bali

'Time' writer Burton dies in Bali INDONESIA: Sandra Burton, a veteran journalist for Time and one of the first women to become a correspondent for the magazine, has died in Bali. She was 62.Burton died of natural causes at her home in the capital of Denpasar, said Bali police spokesman Col.

Social change: A selfless step for humankind

Social change: A selfless step for humankindMarco Kusumawijaya, Contributor, Jakarta Zamrisyaf, a 46-year-old worker at the State Electricity Company (PLN) in West Sumatra, invented a machine that generates electricity from ocean waves, Kompas daily reported earlier this month.

Dengue death toll rises to 322, govt plans hiring 70,000 health workers

Dengue death toll rises to 322, govt plans hiring 70,000 health workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of deaths caused by the current dengue fever outbreak rose from 312 to 322 on Saturday, a health officer says.

Carving out his lot in life

Carving out his lot in life As one passes along Jl. Casablanca in South Jakarta, it is hard not to notice the "sidewalk gallery" in front of Menteng Pulo cemetery, displaying an interesting collection of wood carvings.

The making of a dream started with a chance encounter

The making of a dream started with a chance encounter For scuba diving fanatics, making it to Bunaken is only a matter of time. Daniele Marianelli, 27, and Patrick Trancu, 40, both from Italy, were no different, and in August 2001 they set foot on Bunaken Island.

Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless female

Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless femaleHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta At first, Nafsiah Mboi offered me lunch at the office of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), where she serves as deputy chairwoman.

TV Program: Sunday, February 29, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, February 29, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program: Dongeng Anak9:00 Music: Delta11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Children's Program: Panggung Anak1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Children Drama2:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 City...

People, show others a bit of civility, please

People, show others a bit of civility, pleaseDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years ago, when I came back after several years in the United States, I didn't understand why most Jakartans were so impatient, so inconsiderate and undisciplined.

Going to the movies? Then leave the little ones at home

Going to the movies? Then leave the little ones at homeKrabbe K. Piting, Contributor, Jakarta For my opening column, I will not rant on the obvious list of complaints plaguing Jakartans across the city: Traffic jams, the yearly flood, busway, the usual lot.Not that I deem them unimportant, mind you.

Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless female

Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless femaleHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At first, Nafsiah Mboi offered me lunch at the office of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), where she serves as deputy chairwoman.

Payout for kin of lecturers

Payout for kin of lecturers INDONESIA: The accident insurance company Jasa Rahardja announced on Saturday that it would pay compensation to the families of three lecturers from state-owned Sriwijaya University, who were killed in a crash on a highway in South Sumatra.

Bomb

BombChairil Gibran Ramadhan A year ago tonight, a tragic event occurred. A bomb exploded in a crowded shopping center, killing many innocent people and replacing merriment with horror and fear.That night, my next-door neighbor, Rosdarminto -- Ros -- had just arrived at the terrace of our home,...

Finding special gifts for special occasions

Finding special gifts for special occasionsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like people in many cities, discerning Jakartans have developed a habit of giving a gift to friends and family on special occasions.

Poland: A trip full of pleasant surprises

Poland: A trip full of pleasant surprisesSoeryo Winoto, The Jakarta Post, Warsaw People call it a museum, but as we entered the building we saw it was more of a gallery, housing some 4,000 works of oriental art from private collections.

Bali spoils you with a myriad of trendy souvenirs

Bali spoils you with a myriad of trendy souvenirsPratevi Devi, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Whether you're talking about handicraft, handmade fabric, or decorative ceramics, stoneware, bamboo or woodwork, Bali provides you with endless choices.