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34 articles.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub!

Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub!Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There's no doubt about it, Indian pubs are now taking up where Irish pubs left off, and are establishing themselves a well- earned reputation for good drink, food and service all around the globe.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist: Aneka All Star, Album : Tears For Motion, Reflections of Tragedy Bomb Blast, Oct. 12, 2002 (ANEKA Records Production) Yes, this is another music tribute for the Bali bombing tragedy last year.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/How to scrimp on fuel after the price hike

How to scrimp on fuel after the price hikeArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent soaring prices for fuel, telephone, electricity, water and LPG gas has given more headaches to most people. No matter how much one earns, one must be prepared to scrimp due to the hikes.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Carving out a living

Carving out a livingText and photos by P.J. Leo Travel warnings and drastic drops in the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia are forcing the residents of Bobung village in Patuk district, Yogyakarta, to work extra hard to promote their handicrafts.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy'

Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy'Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the Baduy

An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the BaduyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Serang, Banten A crystal-clear knee-deep stream running under a bamboo bridge.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Digital technology endangers local film

Digital technology endangers local filmJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Expect more poorly made movies this year as many local filmmakers dump their cheap, shot-on-video efforts onto local theatergoers.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/On the shelves

On the shelvesNo Logo, By Naomi Klein, Flamingo, 2001, pp 490 I got to page 24 of this book and found this quote from Richard Branson of Virgin fame: "The idea is to build brands not around product but reputation." I wanted to gag.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Lain finds a promosing future in Jakarta

Lain finds a promosing future in JakartaJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Members of local band Lain seem to believe that they have to live for the moment to get their sound noticed. Instead of asking "why", they say "why not".

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy'

Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy'Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable ...

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan

Landslide kills nine in West KalimantanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Art of drinking no simple matter

Art of drinking no simple matterSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Compared with most beverages served along with food, wines often receive special treatment. There are special events dedicated to wine, such as wine tastings and free samples of new products. And this is not without reason.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

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Communal publication becomes effective tool for advertising Years back, who would have imagined that this particular piece of swampy ground on the outskirts of Jakarta would one day be turned into a plush residential area.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Rich culture underpins Stuttgart

Rich culture underpins StuttgartWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Stuttgart, Germany Stuttgart, capital of Baden Wuerttemberg state, has long been famous as an industrial city.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Certain groups of people can create big market

Certain groups of people can create big marketDwi Bagus Handoko Contributor JakartaIn today's Internet world a certain type of community can easily and magically transform a small company into a giant world corporation and turn it into a blue chip entity on the international stock exchange, like ...

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Bakdi Soemanto: Expresses human ignorance

Bakdi Soemanto: Expresses human ignoranceLie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Bibir (Lips) and Doktor Plimin (Doctor Plimin), two collections of short stories; By Bakdi Soemanto; Gramedia Pustaka Utama; August and October 2002 (respectively) In short stories, bits and pieces of daily life come ...

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Rallies continue against utility price hikes

Rallies continue against utility price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rallies against price hikes continued across the country on Saturday, with new demands that Indonesia stop economic reforms sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

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JPCOMMUNITY NETWORK: Many developers of large and modern residential complexes issue a newsletter to share important information with residents. The newsletters have unexpectedly become an important medium for local traders and businessmen to promote their products and services.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activities

Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activitiesEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaFamilies in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concert

Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concertHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The voices veered off tune whenever the lip-synching stopped. The dance moves were unsmooth, the series of costumes ridiculous and communication with the audience was limited to "I love yous" and "Thank yous".

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Jakartans need to be more thrifty

Jakartans need to be more thriftyDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 1:30 p.m. and Jakarta was overcast with gray clouds shutting out the normally scorching sun.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/STILL PLAYING

STILL PLAYING Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (I Want to Kiss You Just Once, aka The Bird Man Tale) (Drama, 90 minutes). Starring Lulu Tobing, Octavianus Rysiat, Sonya Baransano, Minus Karoba, Adi Kurdi. Directed by Garin Nugroho.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/.TB.30" .90"

.TB.30" .90"TV Program: Sunday, January 12, 2003TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Oto Screen8:00 DRTV8:30 Quiz: Mega Brain9:00 Children's Film: Si Unyil9:30 Children's Program: Bando10:30 Rumah Kita11:00 Maskum Show12:00 News: Berita Siang12:30 ...

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Mawar's Eyes

Mawar's EyesBy Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Mawar was sitting on the veranda with her face tilted slightly upwards into the cool of the morning. She had just turned six. Her mom and dad said it was time for her to go to elementary school.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Koike aims to reflect energy in his works

Koike aims to reflect energy in his worksHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Dance and theater lovers might still remember the strong stage images of a dance piece performed by the well-known Japanese troupe, Pappa Tarahumara, at the last Arts Summit Indonesia.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Voyaging through time on a New Year's flight

Voyaging through time on a New Year's flightTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Sentani, Papua Spending the last day of the year 2002 in a not-so-ordinary way tops the list of my new year resolutions. Getting out of Jakarta is the best option.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING Red Dragon (Thriller, 124 minutes). Starring Edward Norton, Anthony Hopkins, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Harvey Keitel, Emily Watson, Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Brett Ratner.FBI agent Will Graham (Norton) goes to Dr.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

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JP/ / checked by rich Deep understanding of customers' needs helps reduce risksSatyasuryawan Contributor Jakarta Probably quite a number of marketing people still believe in the credo "The Customer is King".

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Norwegian students have fun despite fears

Norwegian students have fun despite fearsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Norwegian students stood on a simple stage covered in red carpet at the Kanisius College High School in Central Jakarta. The Norwegian red-and-black-cross flag hung on as a backdrop.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/More people today long for Soeharto's cruelty

More people today long for Soeharto's cruelty Praise Soeharto, the former Father of Development! Applaud the five-star retired general (after Soeharto, only very luxurious hotels deserve the five-star status!)Why? Because only four years after his humiliating fall, more people now recall sweet ...

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan

Landslide kills nine in West KalimantanThe Jakarta Post JakartaNine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Tips on serving wine and cheese

Tips on serving wine and cheese Although the sales of alcoholic drinks are still strictly regulated here, finding a good place to buy a a good wine is not something that you have to worry about. Many kinds of wines are now available in supermarkets, particularly in big cities such as Jakarta.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Fouda to make 'Al-Jazeera' better than 'CNN'

Fouda to make 'Al-Jazeera' better than 'CNN'Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, London From the war in Afghanistan, the U.S. has learned that winning the information battle can sometimes be more important than securing a military victory.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003

JP/Sopiah dreams to get free school fees for her children

Sopiah dreams to get free school fees for her childrenFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every day, 40-year-old Sopiah spends between Rp 16,000 and Rp 20,000 (between US$1.80 and $2.