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Searching for all articles published on 2003-09-14 ...

34 articles.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Still Playing

Still PlayingWrong Turn (Thriller/Horror, 84 minutes) Starring Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jeremy Sisto, Kevin Zegers. Directed by Ron Schmidt.A number of young people take a wrong turn in rural West Virginia and end up being hunted by cannibalistic freaks.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Hambali apparently singing to U.S. investigators

Hambali apparently singing to U.S. investigatorsRita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Washington, D.CThe United States is guaranteeing that it will give Indonesia access to Hambali, alias Riduan Isamuddin, after it obtains as much information from one of the world's top terror suspects in a bid ...

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/'Constitutional' values in Ayurveda

'Constitutional' values in Ayurveda As in Malay and other cultures, food in the Ayurvedic system is considered to have particular properties, which must be balanced to the respective dosha or constitution of a person, whether he is a pitta (fire, or bile dominated), kapha (water, or ...

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Suiseki's charm nurtures a sense of serenity

Suiseki's charm nurtures a sense of serenityMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The art of suiseki has not lost its ancient charm, helping modern enthusiasts appreciate and respect the grandeur and mysterious beauty of nature.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Sizing up the right stones for a suiseki display

Sizing up the right stones for a suiseki display Suiseki is more than just beautifully shaped ornamental stones. In order to please eyes and uplift spirits, an esthetic stone must measure up to certain criteria to deserve the qualification of suiseki.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Bulgarian president

Bulgarian presidentIn the front page story on the visit of the Bulgarian president which appeared on Sept. 13, we misidentified the president as Georgi Purbanov. The correct name is Georgi Parvanov. We apologize for the error.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Artist Nurkholis reflects on art as a mirror

Artist Nurkholis reflects on art as a mirrorJanet Horne, Contributor, Jakarta One of the important functions of art is to serve as a mirror -- reflecting upon, questioning and interpreting current social attitudes, trends or events. It shows us ourselves in images, which we can recognize.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Hope for malaria-stricken poor in Central Java

Hope for malaria-stricken poor in Central JavaSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Magelang, Central Java santi_soekanto2001@yahoo.com Every year, malaria kills approximately 32,000 people in this country, meaning 87 people die every day because of it.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Competition picks up in Plasma TV market

Competition picks up in Plasma TV marketRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Technologically sophisticated Plasma TVs are exclusive, expensive and prestigious products aimed at the few who are on top of the social pyramid.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Back pain relief main reason for visits to chiropractor

Back pain relief main reason for visits to chiropractor Most people in Jakarta see a chiropractor for the first time to seek a cure for chronic back and neck pain.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Six dancers die in crash

Six dancers die in crash INDONESIA: Six members of a reog dance troupe were killed when the military truck carrying them had a head-on collision with another truck in Central Java province on Saturday.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Chiropractic therapy helps put a body in line

Chiropractic therapy helps put a body in lineDavid Kennedy , Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com A man walks into a chiropractic clinic in South Jakarta in considerable pain. His head is leaning to one side, as if sitting over his left shoulder.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Malaria spreads more suffering for the country's rural poor

Malaria spreads more suffering for the country's rural poor Years of spousal abuse and poverty finally took their toll on Sariati, a mother of three from Kalisari hamlet, Margoyoso, Magelang in Central Java After 16 years of marriage, the 38-year-old woman decided to leave her husband, who took ...

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Watch a movie, in your own cinema

Watch a movie, in your own cinema Rapid development in home entertainment technology has contributed to lifestyle changes, particularly for those living in big cities.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/On Uncle Sam vs the world

On Uncle Sam vs the worldI refer to the letter by David Wallis titled Uncle Sam vs the world published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1.This aptly titled letter is a sad reflection of the state of U.S. relations with, not all, but much of the world. The U.S.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Hot and cold properties

Hot and cold propertiesAs in Malay and other cultures, food in the Ayurvedic system is considered to have particular properties, which must be balanced to the respective dosha or constitution of a person, whether he is a pitta (fire, or bile dominated), kapha (water, or mucus dominated) or vata ...

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Sales of DVD players record robust growth amid fall in prices

Sales of DVD players record robust growth amid fall in pricesSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sale of DVD players in the Indonesian electronics market recorded a significant increase over the past several months as the price of the devices dropped.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Scholar queries plan to put GAM on terrorist list

Scholar queries plan to put GAM on terrorist listTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's intention to submit the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to be included on the United Nations (UN) terrorist list drew criticism on Saturday, with a scholar calling it a ...

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/American Muslim pioneers hi-tech approach to Islam

American Muslim pioneers hi-tech approach to IslamDavid Kennedy , Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com A mobile phone service designed to expand understanding of the Koran and provide practical Islamic teachings is gaining in popularity.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Water resource management

Water resource management We read with interest your front-page Sept. 10 article, entitled Water resource bill needs examining, in which the World Bank is credited with some of the content on the draft Water Law.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Ayurvedic spa: Dousing the inner fires on a retreat in Bali

Ayurvedic spa: Dousing the inner fires on a retreat in BaliBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Seminyak, Bali As I gingerly squeezed myself into my snug economy class seat on the plane ride back from Bali, the 50-something foreign man next to me gave me the once over.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Why I was scared of being caught 'red-handed'

Why I was scared of being caught 'red-handed' To 'X': I hope you will not read this, because now you live far from me, and it may hurt you. But I have to disclose the truth about why I broke off the relationship we had as teenagers.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Australia and Asia: Ties that are neither here nor there

Australia and Asia: Ties that are neither here nor thereEilish Kidd, Contributor, Jakarta---------------------------------------- Australia's Ambivalence Towards Asia JV D'Cruz and William Steele Monash University Press, 2003 466 pp ------------------------------------------- Historical ...

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/The Rescue

The RescueKirk Coningham The surfer paddled hard for the last wave of the day. He had been out for three hours and had promised himself "one last wave" five waves ago. Nothing new, he often broke his promises, especially to himself.When he first paddled out it was a timid three-foot.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/IBRA spokesman still missing after accident

IBRA spokesman still missing after accidentTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The search continued on Saturday for Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) spokesman Raymond van Beekum who disappeared during a rafting excursion on Cisadane River on Friday.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Sulistyo's search for self in a world of chaos

Sulistyo's search for self in a world of chaosCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Eddy Sulistyo's intriguing works in the CP Open Biennale call for closer scrutiny.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Creating a satisfying feast for the soul

Creating a satisfying feast for the soul Spa food may well give you the shudders, conjuring up the unappetizing image of a seductively presented but unmistakably tired piece of lettuce, paired with a couple of slices of cucumber and maybe a paltry tomato.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/My daughters are not mine -- an adoptive mother's story

My daughters are not mine -- an adoptive mother's storySanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta santi_soekanto2001@yahoo.com "She is so beautiful, and she looks so much like you!" a colleague exclaimed when I took my youngest child to the office recently.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/'Swan Lake' an enchanted evening for Jakarta ballet lovers

'Swan Lake' an enchanted evening for Jakarta ballet loversChisato Hara, Contributor, Jakarta The hush of the audience filling the seats of the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta was palpable as the house lights dimmed.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/RI, Bulgaria agree on terrorism threat

RI, Bulgaria agree on terrorism threatFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Bulgaria agreed on Saturday to work together in the fight against terrorism, with a common understanding on the importance of preventive measures.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Q Film Festival: Gay cinema comes out of the closet

Q Film Festival: Gay cinema comes out of the closetJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Film buffs in the capital are still anxiously awaiting the final word on whether the annual Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) will be held, due to the problem of a lack of sponsorship.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Freaky Friday (Comedy/Drama, 93 minutes) Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Hamon, Harold Gould, Chad Michael Murray. Directed by Mark S. Waters.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 14, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 14, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Di Tepi Cahaya Bali by Mangu Putra, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Sept. 14. * Painting Painthinkting by F. Sigit Santoso, Edwin's Gallery Jl.

Sun, 14 Sep 2003

JP/Nindityo lets society's hair down

Nindityo lets society's hair down The CP Open Biennale has 128 participants, among which 80 percent are Indonesian and 20 percent foreign. There are great names, and not so great names, good works and not so good ones.But there is only one work that shows art in a surprisingly refreshing manner.