Archive: 31 July 2005
34 articles found
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
London Wild Rose's ponders human organ trade, immigrant life
London Wild Rose's ponders human organ trade, immigrant lifeA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaKusuma Andrianto's debut novel, London Wild Rose: Dan Cinta pun Menari, is a modern-day satire that portrays the bitter life of illegal immigrants in London.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Toshiba's notebook for mobile people
Toshiba's notebook for mobile people Students and executives will love the new notebook Toshiba Libretto.Its small size (half that of an ordinary notebook), Libretto which has complete features (Intel Pentium, Microsoft, CD/DVD drive) can easily be carried to cafes and restaurants.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
TV Program: Sunday, July 31, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, July 31, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Mechanick7:30 Hero Classic8:00 Children Show: Arena 1238:30 Children Drama9:00 Music10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
JP/1/blurb
JP/1/blurbReaching outJoin university students as they strive to realize their hopes, dreams and ideals at school, and as they grab the pulse of their generation at play. The Jakarta Post introduces CampusBuzz, a page dedicated to young adults.Page 10
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Radio, pay-TV to resume 24-hour broadcasts
Radio, pay-TV to resume 24-hour broadcastsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has revised a controversial decree cutting back the airtime for broadcasters to allow radio and pay-TV stations to resume broadcasting 24 hours a day.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
EU monitors arrive in Aceh, prep for peace process
EU monitors arrive in Aceh, prep for peace processThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThree members of the European Union peace monitoring team arrived in Aceh on Saturday, more than two weeks ahead of the scheduled arrival of the full peace mission.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
'Wounded Longing' illustrates Putu Oka's life-long struggle
'Wounded Longing' illustrates Putu Oka's life-long struggleChristina Schott, Contributor, JakartaThere is no need for history to be straight like a ruler, but under the repression of the New Order, history was forced to be black and white, all for the sake of the continuity of the regime's power.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
The face of human torture
The face of human torture German artist Gunther Uecker will display his creations at an exhibition titled Manusia yang Teraniaya: 14 alat Pemuas (The Tortured Human: 14 Means of Torture) at Bentara Budaya Jakarta here.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Food festival at Borobudur
Food festival at Borobudur The Borobudur Hotel will not only offer a range of Indonesian food in August, but also the Japanese food Unagi and the Chinese Moon Cake festival.The hotel will hold an Indonesian food festival at the Bogor Cafe from Aug. 16 to Aug.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Aspiring radio DJs set up own training ground
Aspiring radio DJs set up own training groundA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Treat her right. Never underestimate her. And this is the song you requested. Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman by Bryan Adams.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Rearing for success?
Rearing for success?Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNow, there is a growing phenomenon in which parents in big cities push their children into competition at a very young age. Though, the phenomenon is not yet considered overly alarming, it is useful to reflect on the situation and think...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Power of the pen gives voice to an ideology of resistance
Power of the pen gives voice to an ideology of resistanceLie Hua, Contributor, JakartaPutu Oka Sukanta's Di Atas Siang, Di Bawah Malam: Sketsa Perempuan & Renungan Seorang Eks-tapol ('Tis Daytime Above, Night Below: Sketch of a Woman & Reflections of an Ex-Political Detainee) is unique in that it...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Architects' Act: potential tool preventing RI sell-out
Architects' Act: potential tool preventing RI sell-out Architects may believe that life is all about ideals and being artistic, but these days, if an architect is to make a living from the profession, then professional recognition would have to be a non-negotiable working tool.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Musical performance at GKJ
Musical performance at GKJ The Jakarta Art House (GKJ) will host a series of musical performances in August.A piano recital by Mario Santoso will be held on Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Santoso will play romantic compositions by Chopin, Schubert and Mendelssohn, among others.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Timy, Devota poised for hat trick of titles
Timy, Devota poised for hat trick of titlesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ni Putu Timy and Devota Rahawarin weathered a semifinal scare to reach the women's final of the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball championship here on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Binus' seminar on marketing in Puncak
Binus' seminar on marketing in Puncak Studying and relaxing can be done together when you join the seminar titled Revolution in Marketing at Via Renata Hotel and Bungalows in mountainous Cimacan, Puncak, West Java.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Des Alwi works alone to preserve history
Des Alwi works alone to preserve historyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people know him as a successful businessman, but others may well recognize him as a diplomat, an independence fighter, a film director or even an historian.Indeed, Des Alwi, 78, can be labeled with them all.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
U.S. not support Papuan separatism'
U.S. not support Papuan separatism'UNITED STATES: The U.S. State Department announced on Friday that Washington would not support any efforts that would allow Papua to gain independence from Indonesia."With respect to Papua, the U.S.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
UI's Pagupon Theater at Erasmus Huis
UI's Pagupon Theater at Erasmus Huis Women are often depicted as miserable characters in art works, but not in the musical drama titled Lelaki di Bawah (Men Underneath) to be performed by the Pagupon Theater of University of Indonesia's School of Cultural Sciences.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournamentMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Host players took the boys' doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Saturday, but badminton powerhouse China got the upper hand in their rivalry.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Patching into the 'Buzz'
Patching into the 'Buzz'CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Successful children are not tots under pressure
Successful children are not tots under pressureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration" -- Thomas A. Edison.As modern educationalists continue to ponder whether intelligence is as much about nurture as nature, recent years have seen an explosion of...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience With not a swaying palm tree in sight, the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball tournament is being held in the heart of Surabaya's concrete jungle of hotels, malls and offices.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Once upon a time in the past there were some extraordinary
Once upon a time in the past there were some extraordinary kids ...Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Along the course of Indonesia's history, there have been many noted figures who have made huge contribution towards the building of the nation, from leading the armed struggle against...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Putu Oka Sukanta: Turning oppression into inspiration
Putu Oka Sukanta: Turning oppression into inspirationLie Hua, Contributor, JakartaBorn on July 29, 1939, in Singaraja, Bali, Putu Oka Sukanta is one of Indonesia's noted contemporary poets, and is also known for his novels and short stories.In the aftermath of the Sept.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central Java have been growing flowers and decorative plants for centuries. While many Nglurah people have moved away from the village, they continue to work as flower sellers.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Trisakti's Pencak Silat Championship
Trisakti's Pencak Silat Championship The Indonesian traditional martial art pencak silat gives at least two benefits to students. First, by practicing it, students can maintain their physical fitness. Secondly, they can use it to defend themselves in emergency situations, such as crime attacks.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Kembang Goela: Savor the delights of colonial Indonesia
Kembang Goela: Savor the delights of colonial IndonesiaSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Are you getting bored with the modern, too-cool-for-school eateries around town? Want to savor the culinary delights of Indonesia in old-world ambiance? If so, drop by Kembang Goela, a place where one can...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Susilo concludes successful China visit
Susilo concludes successful China visitPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, ShenzenPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wrapped up his trip to China on Saturday by visiting Shenzhen in the southern part of China, after sealing multibillion dollar deals with the Asian giant on investment, defense...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Indonesian air travel: Have a nice fright, Sir
Indonesian air travel: Have a nice fright, Sir This is a high-octane complaint about airports and airlines. Just fasten your seat-belt and place the tray table uptight -- sorry, upright. And don't bother corresponding with the airlines -- did you think the lost property office was for...
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Obituary: Former attorney general dies
Obituary: Former attorney general diesJAKARTA: Former attorney general Singgih passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 at Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Tangerang, where he was being treated for a stroke.Attorney General's Office spokesman R.J. Suhandoyo said that Singgih died at 3:15 p.m.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Giant 'Otak-Otak' in Tarumanagara
Giant 'Otak-Otak' in Tarumanagara There are many ways to celebrate birthday. Tarumanagara University will celebrate its 40th anniversary in October with various activities, such as sporting competitions and a record breaking program.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Students hone skills, ideas at Hitachi leadership forum
Students hone skills, ideas at Hitachi leadership forumKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur "I think this forum is very inspiring. That is why I am enthusiastic to be here attending this event.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Tsunami teaches architects a hard lesson on code compliance
Tsunami teaches architects a hard lesson on code compliancePrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor/Istanbul There was a deep sense of frustration among the Asian architects discussing the plight and slow progress of reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the Dec. 2004 tsunami.