The Jakarta Post, 18 December 2005MetroMad-Christmas'Bah, humbug!' and jingle bells: Life's a sleigh rideSo here we are. Christmas is upon us and the last Metro Mad before the holiday is now inflicted upon you. More ...
Tobelo artists persevere to createGrace Siregarb, Contributor, Tobelo, N. Maluku Tobelo, the capital of North Halmahera regency in North Maluku
province, offers some breathtaking views, which can best be seen
from the dozens of small islands that lie just off its coast. More ...
The Simpsons ShowAlbum : I Am Me
Artist : Ashlee Simpson
Label : Geffen
Rating : ** out of *****
Standout Tracks : -
There is something gravely wrong with the music industry these
days, and Geffen Records is a case in point. More ...
Biennale pays homage to mastersI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Featuring the works of respected Indonesian, Balinese and Western
painters, the Historiography Exhibition is one of the prominent
events of the Summit Bali Biennale 2005.Bali Biennale director Prof. More ...
British, RI students discuss youth participationA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politics and democracy do not always concern big issues
related to the state; they can also concern the smaller issues
and events that can be found in daily life. More ...
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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. More ...
UI women's studies marks anniversaryA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Why did you choose this program?" is a question -- often
asked with a strange tone -- male students of the post-graduate
Women's Studies Program at the University of Indonesia (UI)
frequently face when they meet new people. More ...
Rental car adventure in 'Oz' Call any car rental companies in the Yellow Pages here, and you
will likely get a warm response. But sometimes the process can
get confusing. More ...
Biography gives light, life to Abdul AzizCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAbdul Aziz: The Artist and His Art
Mary Northmore-Aziz
Mariz Foundation, November 2005
240 pages
Launched on Nov. 26 in Ubud, Bali, Abdul Aziz: The Artist and His
Art comes as a cool breeze on a sultry day. More ...
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim JAKARTA: World number one men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and
Sigit Budiarto turned the tables on world champions Howard Bach
and Tony Gunawan of the United States on Saturday. More ...
Nanxiang offers taste of ShanghaiSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta, s_tjokro@yahoo How extraordinary is Nanxiang Steamed Bun restaurant compared to
other Chinese restaurants in Jakarta? Well, it has a century's
history, as the brand was established in Guangzu more than 100
years ago -- during ... More ...
Gold Coast offers much more than beaches The sprawling city to the south of Brisbane in northeastern
Australia is home to nearly half a million people -- many of who
are migrants and investors. However, its 38-kilometer-long white
ocean beaches are a magnet for holidaymakers. More ...
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of boutThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxing promoter HM Arsyad says he will respect the decision of
the World Boxing Association (WBA) on whether to grant world
flyweight champion Chris John's request for a second postponement
of his mandatory defense ... More ...
Trisakti to hold tourism seminar To face challenges in tourism, Trisakti University will
organize a national seminar on Dec. 19 themed Efforts by
Indonesian Tourism Industry in Facing Uncertainty at its campus
in Grogol, West Jakarta. More ...
SAP lecture at UII To face global challenges, the Indonesian Islamic University
(UII) of Yogyakarta will open a new course on business solution
software (SAP) starting in the first semester of the new year. More ...
Santa's boot lands at Four Seasons If you want to see a unique Christmas decoration, just visit
the Four Seasons Hotel lobby, where a giant Santa boot made of
chocolate is on display from Dec. 5 through Dec. 28. More ...
Brisbane River pulses with life of cityHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Brisbane, Australia A slick ferry cuts through the water of the Brisbane River. The
blue-and-white public transport is emblazoned with "City Cat" --
cat, of course, being the short for catamaran. More ...
'Bah, humbug!' and jingle bells: Life's a sleigh ride So here we are. Christmas is upon us and the last Metro Mad
before the holiday is now inflicted upon you. More ...
Wonderland unfolds at Borobudur In tune with the Christmas spirit, the Borobudur Hotel has
created a miniature winter wonderland entirely out of
gingerbread, through which runs a "polar express". More ...
Volunteer group supports Acehnese to embrace futureAlpha Amirrachman, Contributor, Jakarta The first time the team from Al-Azhar Community Development in
Aceh (ACDA) surveyed the catastrophe in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam,
its members were deeply disturbed by the palpable feeling of
disorientation ... More ...
Shangri-La opens gingerbread house For the Hotel Shangri-La Jakarta, a gingerbread house is a
holiday must.At four meters high, the gingerbread house -- along with a
mannequin Santa -- welcomes all guests from its site in the lobby
lounge. More ...
Acehnese woman writer launches novel Acehnese writer Riati M.K. has launched on Wednesday her first
novel, Seulanga Gelora Cinta di Tengah Perjuangan Aceh (Seulanga:
Glory of love amid Aceh's struggle), which tells a tale of a
woman named Seulanga as she searches for her parents' murderers
during ... More ...
Vertu unveils limited edition Following the launch of its Vertu Ascent Pink, mobile phone-
maker Vertu has now introduced its new limited edition, the Vertu
Ascent White, which conveys a cool and classic style. More ...
Accounting contest, seminar at Binus Do you like accounting? Join the Bina Nusantara (Binus)
Accounting Tournament, which will be from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23 held
at its campus in West Jakarta. More ...
Jewelry: A matter of harmony, not priceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A few months ago, a woman requested jeweler Endi Lay, 60, to
make her a brooch set with a low-grade emerald. More ...
Nikko offers jolly room package Claiming to be the perfect venue to celebrate a joyful
Christmas, the Nikko Hotel is offering special packages for
guests to stay for holiday festivities in luxury. More ...
World films link Jakarta to CannesKenny Santana, Contributor, Cannes/Jakarta, qnoy2k@yahoo.com Every May, the biggest film festival in the world, Festival de
Cannes, opens to offer great films, international stars and
glamour. More ...
VNC introduces new collection PT Vincindo Asia Sepatu, a subsidiary of Malaysian firm Vinci
Ladies Specialities Sdn. Bhd., which produces VNC women's shoes,
has introduced its new Autumn 2005 collection to Indonesian
shoppers. More ...
Educating Bali via funny-bonesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Marlowe Makaradhwaja fixed his gaze at one of the caricatures
that hung on the wall. A mischievous smile spread gradually
across his face. More ...
Family-oriented festival offers funBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of people have flocked to Jl. Kemang Raya in South
Jakarta for a cross-cultural street party encompassing a mix of
food, live music and merchandise. More ...
Psychologist designs interiors that make for homey homesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA Room to Breathe: A Refreshing Look to Modern Space
Marlene Tabalujan Setiyadi
PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 2005
p. More ...
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup JAKARTA: Chilean striker Aldicidio Fleitas scored twice in the
space of 15 minutes as defending champion PSMS Medan retained its
crown in the Bang Yos Gold Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over
Persik Kediri. More ...
Stunning interior designs from a psychologist
Kurniawan Hari
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Sometime, people need to be alone, stay away from office
works, colleagues and even family. More ...
Halfway to HeavenAlbum : Bryter Layter (Remastered Edition)
Artist : Nick Drake
Label : Island Records
Rating : ***** out of *****
Standout tracks: At the Chime of a City Clock, Fly, Northern Sky
In his brief musical career, British folk singer-guitarist
Nick ... More ...
UI to hold homepage contest The University of Indonesia (UI), in cooperation with the
Korea International Cooperation Agency, is to hold a homepage
contest for its students and employees. More ...
Susilo returns, but no Kalla at airportMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived home here on Saturday
after leaving the country for an official trip to Malaysia and
Thailand. More ...
Samsung goes mobile health South Korean electronics producer Samsung has taken mobile
phones a step further with its S40000, a new model that has been
installed with a motion censor and several other features. More ...
LG releases new karaoke system PT LG Electronic Indonesia has introduced a new karaoke system
-- the VOZ -- to fulfill the demand for home entertainment systems
in major cities throughout the country. More ...
Beauty queen Nadia: Jewelry as financial, creative investmentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Nadia Mulya, a runner-up of the Miss Indonesia 2004 beauty
pageant, jewelry is not merely an accessory worn to enhance a
woman's external beauty, but is also a form of investment. More ...
JP/1/blurbArtistic wealthIndonesia is rich in artistic treasures from across the
archipelago, from Affandi to Abdul Aziz, from classical to
contemporary art. More ...
Keeping light of learning amid rot, ruin The wall surrounding the school grounds appeared to be sturdy
two weeks ago, when a group of local councillors visited state
elementary school SDN I Kemasan of Polokarto subdistrict in
Sukoharjo, Central Java. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 18, 2005Exhibitions* Painting by Riduan Thompkins at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.
Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008), 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m., until Dec. 18
* Photo Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika by Deniek G. More ...
Carnivale comes to J.W. Marriott Inspired by the exuberant carnival spirit from the streets of
Rio, the J.W. Marriott brings a dazzling New Year's Eve event,
with magicians, clowns, jugglers, fortune tellers, pantomimes and
other acts to help usher in 2006. More ...
Starbucks launches Cikampek drive-thru Starbucks Coffee has officially launched its first drive-thru
at Kilometer 19 of the Cikampek toll road, West Java, the
company's first drive-thru in Southeast Asia."This is our first drive-thru in Indonesia and in Southeast
Asia. More ...
Six universities initiate league sports Six state and private universities across the country have
joined forces to establish last week The Association of
Collegiate Sports in Indonesia (ACSI) with an aim to introducing
and developing university league sports in the country. More ...
Tarung derajat fights for recognitionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tarung derajat, which began as a young man's attempt to hold
his own in street fights, is gaining increasing recognition as
one of the country's homegrown martial arts four decades later. More ...
CorrectionAn error appeared in "Young photographers create global ties
through ASEF" by Kunang Helmi on page 6 in the Dec. 4 issue of
the Sunday Post, as regards photographer Stefanny Imelda's
background. More ...
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