Archive: 14 March 2004
30 articles found
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Finding fitness equipment in Jakarta
Finding fitness equipment in JakartaSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing awareness about the importance of sport for health among the public has had a positive effect on the sale of fitness and health equipment, such as treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing machines and...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
People told to vote for the rich
People told to vote for the rich PADANG, West Sumatra: Golkar Party member and former manpower minister Abdul Latief visited his hometown here not to campaign for his party but for Zairin Kasim, a Regional Representative Council (DPD) candidate.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Safety last: Cutting corners and hanging by a thread
Safety last: Cutting corners and hanging by a threadIf illusionist David Blaine had been with me that afternoon, I swear he would have had to go home to change his shorts.What I witnessed on Jl. Rasuna Said in South Jakarta was an outrageously dangerous act, performed by either a very brave local...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Susilo bounces back with presidential bid
Susilo bounces back with presidential bidThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta,Former Cabinet minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued an appeal for respect of political differences, as both he and his former boss President Megawati Soekarnoputri enjoyed a warm welcome on Saturday from their respective...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Spa treatment relaxes your body and mind
Spa treatment relaxes your body and mindT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Stressed out by the frantic pace of urban life? Jakartans have found a new way to unwind. Its not playing golf, squash or tennis, nor is it exercising in a fitness center.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Another way to keep your body in good shape
Another way to keep your body in good shapeDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As people's intake of fatty, sugar-laden and salted food continues to rise, obesity has become a major threat, especially for women.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Teen music: What's cool, what's hot, what's not
Teen music: What's cool, what's hot, what's notClara E. Summers and Celeste C. De Jong Zumaeta, Contributor, Bogor, West JavaHave you noticed kids on the streets? Most of them are wearing earphones and are happily tuning out the world with rock, rap, hip hop and pop.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?Sondang Grace Sirait, Contributor, JakartaThe other week I was out with my boyfriend, circling the Pondok Indah area to find a decent dinner. Or supper, rather, since it was past 10 at night.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?Sondang Grace Sirait, Contributor, JakartaThe other week I was out with my boyfriend, circling the Pondok Indah area to find a decent dinner. Or supper, rather, since it was past 10 at night.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Photo Focus Issue
Photo Focus IssueJP/P.J. LeoA woman enjoys a Jacuzzi at a Martha Tilaar spa center in Prapanca, South Jakarta as part of the traditional spa treatment provided by the center.JPA member of a Jakarta fitness club uses the latest version of a stationary bike to firm her thighs.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaYoung Indonesian star Sunu Wahyu Trijati won the 2004 Salonpas International Junior Tennis Championships for the second consecutive year after he beat second seed Luka Ocvirk of Slovenia 6-3, 6-3 at the Kemayoran Tennis Center on Saturday.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
AOL-Time Warner: How a sure thing fizzled
AOL-Time Warner: How a sure thing fizzledIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor, JakartaThere Must Be A Pony in Here Somewhere: The AOL Time Warner Debacle and the Quest for the Digital Future Kara Swisher with Lisa Dickey, Crown Business, 2003 xi + 306 ppBack in January 2000, the world was shocked when an...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
PAN vows to boost peace in Maluku
PAN vows to boost peace in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: Some 3,000 supporters of the National Mandate Party (PAN) flocked Merdeka square here on Saturday for the first rally held by the party during the campaign period.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Made in India, or looks like it, for fashion clout
Made in India, or looks like it, for fashion cloutHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndian fashion travels well: From the heyday of the silk road to Paris and New York runway shows today, the garments have never failed to inspire with the exoticism of their rich colors and intricate details.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Gade keeps up jinx on Taufik
Gade keeps up jinx on TaufikBRITAIN: Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat had his dream of an All England men's singles title quashed once again as he lost 15-9, 15-9 in the semifinal to nemesis Peter Gade of Denmark on Saturday.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Names of 'crooked politicians' released
Names of 'crooked politicians' releasedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConstituents got a helping hand on Saturday, as the long-awaited list of what non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called crooked politicians was made public.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Say what? How much English is too much English
Say what? How much English is too much EnglishKrabbe K.E. Piting, Contributor, JakartaBali, December 2003. I was having a delightfully cheap sushi dinner with a friend at the back of a popular Japanese restaurant (owned by the Yakuza, if you believe the rumors).
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Clean living: Harmony in minimalist home
Clean living: Harmony in minimalist homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West JavaNestled amid beautiful natural surroundings in Cimahpar, Bogor, the compact, three-story house is a comfortable yet functional home for its owners, and stands as a work of art in the neighborhood.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Voice of the people: Take your pick of music courses
Voice of the people: Take your pick of music courses There are dozens of music courses in town, all having their own specialities on offer, although at first glance at their signboard it's often hard to tell apart.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
New restaurant Papadum an audacious taste of India
New restaurant Papadum an audacious taste of IndiaBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaThe past couple of years have brought a few new welcome additions to the once thin-on-the-ground Indian restaurants in these here parts, joining mainstays Haveli, Queen's Tandoor and Jewel of India, as well as...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Courses strike a chord with Mozarts in training
Courses strike a chord with Mozarts in trainingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMaybe the deafening MTV message -- it's ultra-cool to sing, be in a band and feast on the trappings of success -- is hitting home.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Man nabbed for burning PKB flag
Man nabbed for burning PKB flag SURABAYA: Police arrested Tikno, a resident of Pakis subdistrict here on Saturday for burning flags belonging to the National Awakening Party (PKB) early in the day.The incident took place in front of a mosque in Simokerto area when several security guards of PKB...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
'Galigo' production gets rousing reception in Singapore
'Galigo' production gets rousing reception in SingaporeTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeThunderous applause and a standing ovation greeted the close of Friday's world theatrical premiere of I La Galigo, directed by the acclaimed Robert Wilson and featuring more than 50 of Indonesia's...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
DPD picks reach out to the people in Jakarta
DPD picks reach out to the people in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThree days into the election campaign on Saturday, candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) visited, and talked and sang with the people in an attempt to win their votes.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
New restaurant an audacious taste of India
New restaurant an audacious taste of IndiaBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe past couple of years have brought welcome additions to the once thin-on-the-ground Indian restaurants in these here parts, joining mainstays Haveli, Queen's Tandoor and Jewel of India, as well as Hazara and Shah...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 14, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 14, 2004Exhibitions* Hina Ningyoo Japanese Dolls at Galeri Mini, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until March 19.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Caught in a road trap
Caught in a road trapAs the Jakarta administration moves to improve the quality of life in the city, more roads are being constructed to try to ease the capital's notorious traffic jams.But construction of several underpasses and overpasses at different locations across the city in the past two...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Vocal coach Bertha's unchained melody
Vocal coach Bertha's unchained melodyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are many adjectives to describe the rather complicated personality of singing guru Bertha, but let's start with "moody".Run a few feeling-out questions her way, even the basic one like when she started as a voice coach,...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
On the record
On the recordArtist : bip Album : Udara Segar (Aquarius Musikindo)Formed by three former members of rock group Slank, bip did not have much to offer when they released an album four years ago, which was a flop.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
In the article [i]Health study prompts recall of famous dog, cat
In the article Health study prompts recall of famous dog, cat food brand, printed on this page in Saturday's edition, the customer service hot line for distributor PT Effem Indonesia was incorrect. The number is (021) 7890541. We regret any inconvenience caused to PT Effem Indonesia or our readers.