Archive: 14 August 2005
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Sun, 14 Aug 2005
UI welcomes new students
UI welcomes new students New students of state-run University of Indonesia (UI) will get a chance to get to know their rector and senior peers in an orientation program due to run from Aug. 18 through Aug. 25.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Jember dreams of becoming Indonesia's Rio de Janeiro
Jember dreams of becoming Indonesia's Rio de JaneiroID Nugroho, Correspondent, Jember, East Java A rush of cold morning air shot into the room the moment Nadia opened the door of her house on Jl. Fatahillah, Jember on Sunday Aug. 7.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Students keep on writing against the odds
Students keep on writing against the oddsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the editorial staff of the Viaduct tabloid listen attentively to the explanation of their general manager, Lamgiat Siringoringo, on the planned publication of their bimonthly tabloid.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Aug. 17 calls for community creativity
Aug. 17 calls for community creativityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe nation will celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday. People from Aceh to Papua have decorated their neighborhoods, villages and towns to prepare for the big day.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Jardine unearths 'forgotten' war of early republic
Jardine unearths 'forgotten' war of early republicDes Price, Contributor, des@home.seForeign Fields Forever David Jardine Fellview Publications xxx pp David Jardine is a well-known Jakarta expatriate who has, over the years, written frequent letters to The Jakarta Post, more often than not about...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Int'l designer brands enter RI market
Int'l designer brands enter RI market For those who would like to buy stylish eyeglasses, there are many brands to choose on the market, including those produced by globally recognized designers.With prices ranging from Rp 1.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Sanata Darma marks 50th anniversary
Sanata Darma marks 50th anniversary In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the private Sanata Darma University of Yogyakarta has been conducting various activities since May, from formal events to community service and outreach programs, which are to run until the end of the year.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Woodpecker Show 2005
Woodpecker Show 2005 Students of the Jakarta Arts Institute will display their sculptures and carvings at the Woodpecker Show 2005 which runs from Aug. 8 to Aug. 17 at the Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) complex in Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Losari offers respite for body and soul
Losari offers respite for body and soulKunang Helmi, Contributor, Magelang, C. JavaIn 1991, Italian national and long-time resident of Indonesia Gabriella Teggia discovered and succumbed to the charm of the 22- hectare, historic Karang Redjo coffee plantation, which borders the Central Javanese...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Understanding Independence
Understanding Independence To mark Independence Day, Teater Utan Kayu here will host a photo exhibition titled Understanding Independence on Aug. 19, 2005.The exhibition will feature photographs from Ipphos (Indonesia Press Photo Service), Dutch photographer Cas Oorthuys and six young Indonesian...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
KL lifts emergency as haze abates
KL lifts emergency as haze abatesJalil Hamid, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia lifted a state of emergency in two areas near the capital on Saturday after air pollution levels fell well below the danger mark, easing the country's worst pollution crisis in 8 years.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Job scarcity keeps graduates in school
Job scarcity keeps graduates in schoolA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mirza, who just graduated from the Trisakti University law school earlier this year, is now busy preparing to go to Australia to continue his study.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
When Independence Day is more than just games ...
When Independence Day is more than just games ...The Jakarta Post, JakartaMothers, teenagers and children buzzed along an decorated narrow alley alongside the Ciliwung river in Bukit Duri, South Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Eyewear trend: Funky and elegant
Eyewear trend: Funky and elegantA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the past, many people have held to the opinion that eyeglasses make someone look serious, older, and altogether unfashionable -- like a bookworm.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Community games, from sack races to Play Station
Community games, from sack races to Play StationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Realizing that technological advancement has become part of the lives of children in his community, Pardiatmoko, a local community unit head in Parung Bingung, Depok, had a bright idea for the games held during Independence...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Wine buffet and classic Jazz
Wine buffet and classic Jazz Jakarta people can now enjoy a wide variety of wines at the Wine Buffet in the cozy lounge of the JW Marriott Hotel here.Visitors can explore the finest wines from Australia, Chile, California and South Africa while enjoy classic Jazz.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Dancer follows own beat to revitalize performing arts
Dancer follows own beat to revitalize performing artsKunang Helmi, Contributor, Ubud, BaliRamli! The Heart of Sutra James Murdoch, foreword Sutra Dance Theatre in association with Silverfish Books, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2004 160 pp This delightful pictorial biography of contemporary Malaysian...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Vendors struggle to profit from celebrations
Vendors struggle to profit from celebrationsAdianto P. Simamora and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some red-and-white flags are fastened on ropes while a couple of colorful banners are hung from trees on a sidewalk just across from the Simprug Apartment in South Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Thousands to hold prayer for lasting peace
Thousands to hold prayer for lasting peaceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh As the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are expected to sign a peace deal in Helsinki on Aug. 15, the Acehnese kneel for two days of prayers beginning on Sunday, invoking lasting peace in the...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Herbal medicine exhibition at Unpad
Herbal medicine exhibition at Unpad "No pain, no gain", is probably apt for those consuming the bitter-tasting jamu (traditional herbal medicine). But more and more people, including scientists and doctors, are paying serious attention to jamu.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Addie MS finds peace in symphonic music
Addie MS finds peace in symphonic musicT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Addie Muljadi Sumaatmadja, popularly known as Addie MS, had received many awards and made a lot of money during his 10-year career in pop music. But he was restless."There is something that I couldn't find in pop music.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Nationalism should be more than just flag-raising ceremonies
Nationalism should be more than just flag-raising ceremoniesAs people across the country prepare to celebrate the nation's 60th Independence Day on Wednesday. The Jakarta Post asked a number of young people from different provinces their views about the celebration.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
HTiB, an alternative to creating your own home cinema
HTiB, an alternative to creating your own home cinemaDoharto J. Simatupang, Contributor, Jakarta Another audio-video product that has become increasingly popular as an alternative to bringing a mini-scale cinema into your home is called "Home Theater in Box", or HTiB.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
TV Program: Sunday, August 14, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, August 14, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 Morning News 7:30 Hero Classic8:00 Children Show: Arena 1238:30 Lenong Modern 9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Agrawitaka tends to nature, social issues
Agrawitaka tends to nature, social issuesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Files and photographs are piled up on racks. Trophies sit in a wooden cupboard while framed certificates hang on the walls. A computer is placed on a low table.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Clueless expatriate gets baptism of fire
Clueless expatriate gets baptism of fire Let me set the scene for you: a westerner with virtually no idea about the Indonesian language or culture (except for what she's gleaned from her pocket-sized Lonely Planet guide) jumps on a plane and heads to Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Independence Day: Between celebration and vexation
Independence Day: Between celebration and vexationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Palu, Central Sulawesi, have been busier than usual in recent days.In some areas, people are painting their fences while many others are tidying up their yards.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
'Diversity in Unity' at Nikko
'Diversity in Unity' at Nikko To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Independence, the Nikko Hotel is offering a wide selection of dishes from around the country's regions from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18.The promotion, called Diversity in Unity, takes place in the Olive Tree Restaurant, which is open 24...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Conceicao examines turmoil of modern Indonesia
Conceicao examines turmoil of modern IndonesiaAlpha Amirrachman, Contributor, JakartaIndonesia's Six Years of Living Dangerously: From Habibie through Gus Dur to Megawati, Will Yudhoyono Succeed? J.F. Conceicao Horizon Books, Singapore, 2005 111 pp While foreign observers of social and political...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Nation's airports to up passenger service charge
Nation's airports to up passenger service chargeMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangState-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II will increase the passenger service charge (PSC) at the 10 airports under its authority, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, starting on Monday in...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 14, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 14, 2005Exhibitions* Woodpecker Show 2005, at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 17 * Photo About Photography by Firman Ichsan, Nico Dharmajungen, Tara Sosrowardoyo, Erik Prasetya, Oscar...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Remote sensing meeting at ITS
Remote sensing meeting at ITS The Indonesian Remote Sensing Society (MAPIN) -- probably not yet a household name -- will hold a national meeting and exhibition from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15 at the 10 November Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya, East Java.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Jakarta Chocolate Expo
Jakarta Chocolate Expo For those who crave chocolate, an upcoming world class chocolate trade exhibition in the city will be high on their list of must-visit events.A visit to the Jakarta Chocolate Expo scheduled to run from Aug. 25 through Aug.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Java's Wild West
Java's Wild West Located in the westernmost part of Java, the Ujung Kulon conservation park has long been well known for its exotic fauna, particularly the one-horned Javanese rhino (Rhinocerus sundaicus), locally known as badak Jawa.