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Archive: 13 March 2005

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Beauty unmasked: From Aceh ... ... to Papua

Beauty unmasked: From Aceh ... ... to Papua One of the most unique and defining characteristics of Indonesia is its diversity, including ethnic diversity.While fashion magazines, pageants and cosmetics companies tend to promote their idealized definition of what makes a women beautiful, The Jakarta...

Three injured in grenade explosion

Three injured in grenade explosion INDONESIA: Two unidentified motorcyclists threw a grenade at a group of people congregated along the roadside in Lateri hamlet, Teluk Ambon Baguala district, Ambon, on Saturday, injuring three people and causing panic among residents.

Kota Lama: Grand old Dutch matron

Kota Lama: Grand old Dutch matronSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Padang, the capital of West Sumatra, was the most important city in Sumatra during the Netherlands East Indies era, serving as an urban hub and famous as a melting pot from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.

Shangri-La's Satoo offers fulfilling indulgence, breathing space

Shangri-La's Satoo offers fulfilling indulgence, breathing spaceChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A din of animated conversation wafts up the curved staircase leading down to the new Satoo restaurant at the Hotel Shangri-La Jakarta.

All aboard: Badminton must reach out and go global

All aboard: Badminton must reach out and go globalOn the eve of this week's All-England, badminton's most prestigious tournament, Denmark's top men's singles player Peter Gade complained that domination by Asian players was detracting from the sport's enjoyment for spectators.

'Sisterhood' exhibition supports women through art sales

'Sisterhood' exhibition supports women through art salesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMiranda S. Goeltom, senior deputy of Bank Indonesia, closely examined paintings and statues on display in an exhibition during its opening on Tuesday evening.

Shan woman wins award

Shan woman wins awardSubhatra Bhumiprabhas, ANN, The Nation, Bangkok Documenting sexual violence against Myanmarese refugees recognized as huge contributionA 23-year-old Shan activist has been named a winner of the 2005 Reebok Human Rights Award for her struggle against the rape of women in...

Thai cuisine: Tasty and healthy!

Thai cuisine: Tasty and healthy!Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta These days, Thai food seems to be everywhere. But, not all of the restaurants serve authentic Thai cuisine, so if you are wanting some genuine Thai cooking, try dropping by the Bogor Cafe in the Borobudur Hotel.

Women raise Indonesia through sports

Women raise Indonesia through sportsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn celebration of International Women's Day, which fell on Tuesday, the Sunday Post has compiled several articles on woman's issues, including the contributions of Indonesian women to sports (Page 1) and literature...

Women readers need more than just beauty, fashion

Women readers need more than just beauty, fashionHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stop by a newsstand, browse through women's magazines, and what will you find?A series of glossy magazines that are more or less the same: Focusing on fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

Prima vows to bounce back from defeat

Prima vows to bounce back from defeatMusthofid, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta After a mistimed forehand soared over the baseline to give Uzbekistan a 3-2 win in last Sunday's Davis Cup tie, Prima Simpatiaji slumped in his chair at courtside, a towel wrapped around his head.

Perfect wines to match your dining menus

Perfect wines to match your dining menusSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen food is served with wine, the authentic taste of dishes can be more tantalizing. This might explain why wine is always a part of fine dining.In Indonesia, wine as a social drink is popular in executive circles.

Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-England

Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-EnglandBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's second seeded men's doubles pairing of Luluk Hadiyanto and Alven Yulianto let a final game lead slip away in losing to Lars Paaske and Jonas Rasmussen of Denmark at the All- England championships on...

Donation made at tsunami golf tourney

Donation made at tsunami golf tourney BINTAN, Riau: A donation of S$100,000 was made during a tsunami benefit golf pro-am here on Saturday.The amount was given by Singapore-based the Keppel Group, which organized the benefit at Ria Bintan course for 120 golfers, including businesspeople, officials...

Scholar explores Muslim clerics' 'appreciation' of women

Scholar explores Muslim clerics' 'appreciation' of womenHatim Gazali, Contributor, YogyakartaIslam Agama Ramah Perempuan: Pembelaan Kiai Pesantren (Islam, a woman-friendly religion: Defense by a Muslim boarding school cleric) KH Husein Muhammad Nuruzzaman, et al, eds.

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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Indonesia-attacks-US Security boosted at Jakarta mall after US embassy warning JP/2/HILITE Security boosted at Jakarta mall INDONESIA: Armed Indonesian policemen were deployed Saturday to a Jakarta shopping mall after the US and Australian embassies warned their nationals of a...

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Please check headings 1 x 35 Security boosted at Jakarta mall Rod Stewart to marry at Eiffel Tower Jackson has huge debt: Prosecutors JP/2/Hilite Train derails in Vietnam, 11 killed

New take on Spartacus focuses on the man

New take on Spartacus focuses on the manM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEvery movie producer must be aware that if they remake one of the grandest of Hollywood epic films, they must be prepared for high expectations that the new film will outshine the old one -- and for criticism.

Women reject categorization, defend literary voice

Women reject categorization, defend literary voiceA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta They are young and beautiful women writers; thus it was that literary critics -- mostly men -- categorized them as the Sastra Wangi (fragrant literature) generation of Indonesian writers.

Security boosted at Jakarta mall

Security boosted at Jakarta mall INDONESIA: Armed Indonesian policemen were deployed Saturday to a Jakarta shopping mall after the US and Australian embassies warned their nationals of a possible bomb attack there in the next three days.

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Headings 1. Lopers 2 Newspaper vendors feted Syrian units head home to hero's welcome 3. Foreign (2 x 22) Govt to meet House about foreigners in Aceh

Newspaper vendors feted

Newspaper vendors feted The Jakarta Post JakartaFor Agus, 27, being able to take a day off to spend time with his eight-month old daughter, Syaula, even during an official holiday such as Friday's, is a luxury."I work seven days a week, usually 12 hours a day," said Agus, who earns Rp 1.

On the record

On the recordArtist : Netral Album : Hitam (Kancut Record)One of the notable rock groups worth mentioning in the country, the trio Netral, has done what an established group's gotta do: Quit a major label -- which interferes too much with the creative process and is not too transparent about money...

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Please check headings 1 x 35 Security boosted at Jakarta mall Rod Stewart to marry at Eiffel Tower Jackson has huge debt: Prosecutors JP/2/Hilite Train derails in Vietnam, 11 killed

Indonesians take top spot for early risers

Indonesians take top spot for early risersIndonesians take the top spot for early risers in the Asia- Pacific region, while Taiwanese are the last out of bed, a study on sleep habits showed on March 6.Nine in 10 of the Indonesians polled are out of bed by 7 a.m.

Finding fine restaurants in the heart of Jakarta

Finding fine restaurants in the heart of JakartaRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Do you want the food to be warmed in the microwave, sir?" asked a waiter at Pelangi Cafe inside Hotel Ambhara near the block M area, to my great surprise after letting the food I had ordered go untouched for almost an...

Newspaper vendors feted

Newspaper vendors fetedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Agus, 27, being able to take a day off to spend time with his eight-month old daughter, Syaula, even during an official holiday such as Friday's, is a luxury."I work seven days a week, usually 12 hours a day," said Agus, who earns Rp 1.