Reclusive Baduy cope with tourism and materialismBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The river straddling the picturesque village of
Gajeboh, one of the many highland communities of the reclusive
Baduy people of West Java, shimmers translucently in the gentle
morning glow. More ...
Fires gut buildings but no casualties reported JAKARTA (JP): Fires ravaged buildings in North, West and South
Jakarta yesterday but there were no casualties.The biggest fire destroyed a shoe factory in Penjaringan,
North Jakarta, before people had their predawn meal. More ...
'Outdoor cafe' offers more than food and beveragesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): You can eat, drink, write a letter or read a
book in any cafe. But how about having your hair cut, renting a
laser disc, buying a cactus or checking your e-mail? The idea may
sound strange, but it is a reality. More ...
Slimming centers lure female clients In the old days, being fat was a symbol of wealth and success.
But now the pursuit to throw off unwanted fat is felt to be
essential for self esteem, not merely for better health. More ...
Triad of terms: 'Chung','da' and 'chuo'Dear friends,Wang Kuo-Wei, the famous 19th century scholar specializing in
Chinese classics, used a triad of terms, chung, da, and chuo, as
his measurement of excellence in evaluating literary work of the
past. More ...
Kevin Costner reborn in new golf comedy 'Tin Cup'By Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Well-meaning people in your life have always
said never to judge anything by its cover. More ...
Mt. Merapi eruption eases, high alert continues SEMARANG (JP): Mt. Merapi's volcanic activities eased
yesterday but a maximum level alert remained in force. More ...
Leane Manurung: Being slim needs disciplineBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Leane Manurung was the country's best archer
from 1971 to 1983. Now a dedicated nutritionist, she chairs the
nutrition department of the School of Medicine at the University
of Indonesia.Born on Feb. More ...
Guess What? Neno Warisman Artist Neno Warisman gave birth to her third child last
Friday. She delivered a daughter, weighing 3.75 kilograms and
measuring 52 centimeters, at Asih Hospital in Kebayoran Baru,
South Jakarta. More ...
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi
6:25 Morning news
6:45 Healthy and Fit
7:00 News
7:30 TV Series: Mighty Orbots
8:00 Talk Show: Disekitar Kita
8:30 Cooking Program: Masakan Indonesia
9:00 English News Service
9:30 People and Events
10:00 Music: Album Minggu ... More ...
Museum displays Prophet Muhammad's personal belongingsBy K. Basrie ISTANBUL (JP): One of the must-see places of interest
in this historic city is the 530-year-old Topkapi Palace museum,
where priceless objects, including personal belongings of Prophet
Muhammad, are on display. More ...
Pistol of PeaceBy Kuntowijoyo Father told me it was time to open the case grandfather had
left us as a legacy; a case full of weapons such as kris, cundrik
(small kris) and spears.I immediately started looking for space. More ...
Women try various methods to lose weight JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to attract the opposite sex and to
be as slim as friends, people have tried all sorts of ways to
lose weight. Some have turned out slim and happy, while others
were less fortunate. More ...
Natural slimming methods believed to be less risky JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to look thin in a short time? Then
come and try our new and modern slimming methods.This is the promise largely advertised by slimming centers in
their aggressive newspaper and magazine ad campaigns. More ...
Recipe for becoming slim JAKARTA (JP): Leane Manurung, head of the nutrition department
of the School of Medicine, University of Indonesia, gives this
following suggestions for those who want to change their eating
behavior. 09.00 a.m. - Soybean cake or tofu12. More ...
Nadya acknowledges her homelandBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): There are many television video jockeys (VJs) on
the air at the moment, but Nadya Hutagalung of MTV Asia has a
special "status" in the eyes of viewers in Indonesia.There are mqny possible reasons for this. More ...
Hard work required for the next four yearsBy Hillary Rodham Clinton With the Presidential Inauguration upon us and a second term
about to begin, many people are asking me about my plans for the
next four years. More ...
Oprah's recipe for winning the battle of the bulgeMake the Connection -- Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better Life;
By Bob Greene and Oprah Winfrey;
Hyperion, New York;
240 pp, 1996;
Rp 69,600 (published simultaneously in paperback at Rp 59,000) JAKARTA (JP): Oprah Winfrey has waged the most ... More ...
French artist uses copper to create unique sculpturesBy Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): In the past few years a number of art galleries
have appeared in Jakarta to cater to the varied tastes of an
expanding upper and middle class of young professionals with an
increasing amount of disposable income. More ...
Three local motor racers to train in Spain JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian road-race motorcyclists left
the country yesterday to participate in a two-week training
course at the Kenny Roberts Training Ranch in Barcelona, Spain, a
spokesman said. More ...