Never too lateBy Sori Siregar In Abas's eyes, everything around him was darkness. In the
darkness everyone was dumb as if the sound of a voice was
something very costly. Loneliness stabbed him ruthlessly. He
wanted to hear the sound of something. More ...
Book on life as lived by the majority It's Not An All Night Fair; Pramoedya Ananta Toer;
Equinox Publishing, Jakarta-Singapore, 2001; xv+103 pp JAKARTA (JP): When Bill Watson first came to Indonesia in 1969
to teach English here, he recalls everyone suggesting to him that
he should read ... More ...
Singapore nurtures emerging jazz sceneBy Harry Bhaskara SINGAPORE (JP): Whatever is said about the growing interest of
jazz on this island state, it is certain that numerous
Singaporeans have contributed to it in their own unique ways. More ...
Prayers for end of the economic crisisBy P.J. Leo MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Under the full moon on a windy
night, thousands of Buddhists from across Indonesia and abroad
prayed solemnly at the Borobudur temple. It was the most
important ceremony of Waisak, the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment. More ...
Manado's models are pretty, zealous, but not the right sizeBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): It was twilight in late April at
Manado's Sunset Cafe when Nike Lomban, 17, a fashion model now
gaining popularity, posed before the camera of a photographer
from NiKita tabloid. More ...
Just a false alarm In my letter of April 30. 2001 Bribery in education must be
eliminated I made a potential misrepresentation, especially for
the readers who have no direct experience of the Graduate School
of the University of Jakarta. More ...
SnapshotPhoto A: PostJP/Mulkan SalmonaTHE WINNER: The Jakarta Post's chief editor Susanto Pudjomartono
(right) symbolically hands over a Rp 3 million cheque to Eddi
Setio Hardono, corporate secretary of private tv station RCTI,
whose team won a soccer competition held in conjunction with the
Post's ... More ...
Behind the facade of the RI embassy in WashingtonBy Abdullah Balbed WASHINGTON D.C. (JP): One hundred years ago this month,
construction began to erect an enormous mansion located at 2020
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. More ...
OceanusNo, we are not by the sea,
my love.
It is not the waves.
It is the sound of the sizzling oil
that I burn for you.Can you sense it?
Breathe deeply, my love.
Let the aroma in.
Let me in.No, we are not by the sea,
my love.
But I can feel Poseidon's watchful eyes
observing us. More ...
A look at modeling in North Sulawesi: Pretty, Zealous but not the
right sizeBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): It was twilight in late April at
Manado's Sunset Cafe when Nike Lomban, 17, a fashion model now
gaining popularity, posed before the camera of a photographer
from ... More ...
Snapshot on the role of women in an era of armed struggle Larasati; Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Hasta Mitra, Jakarta, 2000 ;
viii + 176 pp; Rp 23,000 JAKARTA (JP): What was the role of women in defending
Indonesia's independence during the revolutionary era?At that time, most of the women involved ... More ...
Miss Universe beauty more than skin deep JAKARTA (JP): The island of Puerto Rico will host the Miss
Universe 50th Anniversary Pageant featuring more than 79 young
and talented women from around the globe in the competition for
the Miss Universe 2001 title. More ...
Fun in the sun at silver jubilee Highland Gathering TANGERANG (JP): The first day of the two-day Scottish summer
fiesta, the Jakarta Highland Gathering, began here on Saturday,
highlighted by a parade of bagpipe bands from eight countries. More ...
RI needs high-class campaignBy Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The eyes of the international tourism industry,
especially in ASEAN, will soon be upon Yogyakarta as the biggest
tourism event in South East Asia, namely the Asean Tourism Forum
(ATF), will be held there in January 2002. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Advertisement Postcard, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran
Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31.
* Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East
Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19. More ...
Students rally for Reform Heroes JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students took to the streets on
Saturday to commemorate the May 12, 1998 slaying of four Trisakti
University students, an event which to this day continues to be
shrouded in mystery. More ...
Guess What? Vina Panduwinata Pop star Vina Panduwinata failed to hide her devastation at
the death of senior musician Charles Hutagalung on Monday.Charles, the lead singer of the Mercy's, a rock group popular
in the 1970s, died of a stroke at age 52. More ...
Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balanceBy Melinda J. Hewitt JAKARTA (JP): While the concept of food-combining is
relatively new to Indonesia, nutritionist, author and chief
editor of popular natural health magazine Majalah Nirmala Andang
Gunawan has a lot to share on the subject. More ...
On the recordAlbum : Love Songs (Sony Music);
Artist : Michael Bolton Michael Bolton is back in circulation, with a compilation of
his old hits.He did it with Greatest Hits in 1995. More ...
Kamoro festival strives to help locals enjoy diverse cultureBy Simon Sinaga TIMIKA (JP): Kamoro men, followed by their women, were dancing
by stamping and moving their backs like birds in rhythm to the
Tifa drumming. More ...
Kasiyadi reclaims lead in JJGF Open c'ship BOGOR (JP): Kasiyadi regained form to reclaim the lead in the
Rp 200 million (US$18,350) fifth Japan Jagorawi Golf Foundation
(JJGF) Open Golf Championship on Saturday by scoring two-under-
par 70 for an aggregate one-under-par 215. More ...
How to prevent and detect common cancers in womenBy Injil Abu Bakar NEW YORK (JP): The cancers that most frequently affect women
include breast, lung, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, cervical,
and skin cancers. More ...
On bribery in education I refer to the letter Bribery in education must be eliminated
from Dr. Ruwihadi in the April 30, 2001 edition of The Jakarta
Post.As a respected and highly popular institution, the Graduate
School of the University of Jakarta is not free from rumors. More ...
Authentic Thai flavors at Coffee Garden restaurant JAKARTA (JP): A flurry of Thai food festivals over the past
few months has made many gourmands wonder if the fares from the
country of the white elephant are gaining popularity. More ...
Guess What? Harry Roesli Musician Harry Roesli went through three sleepless days after
a self-proclaimed soothsayer went to him and foretold of his
imminent death.The soothsayer, Joko Satrio, predicted that Harry would die on
May 8 at 4:10 p.m.. More ...
Gus Dur cancels checkup plan JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid canceled his
scheduled medical examination on Saturday while his aides gave
unclear reasons about the President's abrupt decision. More ...
Guess What? Muhammad A.S. Hikam State Minister for Research and Technology Muhammad A.S.
Hikam, who had never been seen singing in public before,
performed alongside the Cisya Kencana Orchestra in Jakarta. More ...
JP/10/JOBNetworking for competitive advantage JAKARTA (JP): Relationships are at the heart of our lives. And
it can also be said that our professional relationships are at
the heart of our success.Networking, therefore, has become an invaluable skill, tool or
orientation. More ...
Childhood habits play a role in healthy bonesBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): An active life and adequate calcium intake since
childhood helps build healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis
later in life. More ...
Richard Gere or 'pretty woman'?By Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Should a tourism destination be a lady and the
tourists prince charming, which one comes first?The lady is already very beautiful and attractive so the
prince falls for her, or the lady is just plain and ordinary, but
since the handsome ... More ...
Popular 'Aroma' offers tasty and simply prepared food JAKARTA (JP): Badminton player Ricky Subagja and his lovely
wife Elsa Manora, a national swimmer, rushed around the kitchen
preparing their lunches to take with them. More ...
Underdogs shock Wismilak CLS and Bali Jeff CSP JAKARTA (JP): Over confidence brought defeat to both Surabaya-
based Wismilak Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) and Bali Jeff Citra
Satria Pelita (CSP) of Jakarta in the third leg of the 2001 Nuvo
Kobatama national basketball league on Saturday. More ...
Movie blooper Internet sites spawns interest in film-nitpickingBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): It is one of the most tragic scenes ever filmed.
A young mother tucks her children to bed in the third class cabin
of the Titanic, knowing that they are all doomed. More ...
On bribery in education I refer to the letter Bribery in education must be eliminated
from Dr. Ruwihadi in the April 30, 2001 edition of The Jakarta
Post.As a respected and highly popular institution, the Graduate
School of the University of Jakarta is not free from rumors. More ...
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): A number of good to second-rate movies are still
playing at local theaters. If you love action movies, Steven
Seagal's Exit Wounds may tickle your fancy. More ...
Time to escape from domestic drudgeryBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The holiday season is coming around again and
it's time for travel agents to reap the benefit. More ...
Thai atmosphere and flavors at Sukhothai JAKARTA (JP): The first thing you notice when you enter the
Sukhothai restaurant at Sheraton Media hotel is its distinct
ambience. Then the spices on display tempt you to discover the
original flavors of Thai cuisine. More ...
Health, safety in the workplace neglected It is public knowledge that very few companies and employers
in Indonesia treat their employees as their principal assets.
Occupational health and safety are often ignored. Work-related
illnesses and injuries are commonplace. The Jakarta Post's Rita
A. More ...
Get the lowdown on obedience training for your dogBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Akuna was ecstatic to see her master's guests at
the house, but the guests were certainly not excited to see her. More ...
On the recordAlbum : This Is Where I Came In (Universal Music);
Artist : Bee Gees This album marks the fifth decade of the Bee Gees' career as a
pop legend. More ...
Magical visit to gate to earth's stomachBy Ridlo Aryanto KEBUMEN, Central Java (JP): Kebumen, a hilly regency about two
hours drive west of Yogyakarta, is one of only a few places in
Java which boasts extensive caves suitable for adventure.The regency has been busy promoting Goa (cave) Petruk. More ...
Now Showing Replicant (Action, 90 minutes) Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme,
Michael Rooker, Catherine Dent, Ian Robinson, Dan Hyatt. Directed
by Ringo Lam. More ...
Run-down taxis and rogue drivers JAKARTA (JP): Arriving home from a trip overseas I stepped out
of the Soekarno Hatta International Airport to find myself
without a means of transportation back to town. More ...
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