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40 articles.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Oxford opens gallery for Chinese painting

Oxford opens gallery for Chinese paintingBy Jusuf Wanandi SINGAPORE (JP): David Kwo is the most underrated master of Chinese painting of recent times, a well-known collector of Chinese art in Singapore said.It was clear in his restropective exhibition of 2000, held in Singapore from Sept.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Sitting in the dark seeing stars with 'Midnight Affair'

Sitting in the dark seeing stars with 'Midnight Affair'By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): The producers of Midnight Affair know all the tricks of a two-bit soft porn peddler in trying to get suckers to steal a peek: they tempt and titillate but fail to deliver the money shot. Thankfully.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Young designers dominate annual show

Young designers dominate annual showBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Young designers dominated the annual trends show at the Indonesian Fashion Design Council (IPMI) at the Bidakara Building last week.Young talents like Oscar Lawalata, Era M.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Women's struggles in the realm of religion

Women's struggles in the realm of religion Pengalaman Perempuan: Pergulatan Lintas Agama (Women's Experience: Interfaith Inner Struggle) Edited by Yanti Mochtar KaPal Perempuan in cooperation with the Ford Foundation 2000 xix and 155 pp JAKARTA (JP): Numerous books on subjects previously seen ...

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/E-mail still to become part of everyday Indonesian life

E-mail still to become part of everyday Indonesian lifeBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): "What is your e-mail address?" is a question more frequently heard nowadays than enquiries about your telephone or fax numbers.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Bring It On 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 MVP 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Shaft ...

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Singer Anggun makes a name around the world

Singer Anggun makes a name around the worldBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): After marrying a Frenchman and moving to France, former teen-rocker Anggun C. Sasmi made a surprising appearance three years ago with the release of her first international album, Anggun, which was hardly Indonesian at all.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Nurfaizi donates cars, motorbikes

Nurfaizi donates cars, motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): Insp. Gen. Nurfaizi ended his 10-month term as the City Police chief on a remarkable note, thanks to a fleet of 22 imported cars and 17 trail bikes he donated to the institution he had formerly led.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/I'm a certified pessimist -- it's safer'

I'm a certified pessimist -- it's safer' Earlier this month, poet, librettist, essayist and former editor-in-chief of Tempo weekly magazine, Goenawan Mohamad, was in Australia for the Indonesia Update Conference in Canberra and to attend various talks and interviews in Melbourne.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. (Comedy, 115 minutes). Starring Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson. Directed by Peter Segal.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Pin trading a lasting fixture of Olympics past and present

Pin trading a lasting fixture of Olympics past and presentBy Primastuti Handayani SYDNEY (JP): Away from the Olympic efforts in the stadiums and sports arenas of Sydney, another activity as old as the modern Games itself was drawing crowds.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Book Review

Book Review The Green Iguana By Rob Goodfellow, illustrated by Weldon Neville Kang Djoko books, 1999 JAKARTA (JP): This is a delightfully illustrated book, with the cover depicting an iguana on a leash perched on a bus seat.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Gus Dur backs plan to revamp intelligence system

Gus Dur backs plan to revamp intelligence system HONG KONG (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid said here on Saturday he was fully supportive of the plan to reorganize the country's intelligence system.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/A day with a bartender from a characteristic Irish bar

A day with a bartender from a characteristic Irish bar Asep Syaifurahman, 31, has been tending bars all his life. He's currently shaking it up at Kelts at the Hotel Gran Melia in South Jakarta.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Murni explores eroticism of modern Balinese art

Murni explores eroticism of modern Balinese artBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): Wild dreams, obsessions and eroticism are expressively revealed in woman painter I Gusti Kadek Murniasih's works currently being displayed at Galeri Nadi here.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/'Bring It On' brings audiences something to cheer about

'Bring It On' brings audiences something to cheer aboutBy Joko E.H. Anwar Beacon Pictures and Universal Studios present Bring It On Drama/Comedy: 1 hour 35 min Starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union Directed by Peyton Reed JAKARTA (JP): Bring It On is a fresh, ...

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Fashion industry shows true colors

Fashion industry shows true colors President Abdurrahman Wahid can turn to an unlikely ally to back up the contention that the country's economy is on the mend -- the fashion industry.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Hotel owners face changing times with optimism

Hotel owners face changing times with optimismBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Despite a chain of challenges faced by owners, hotels seem to be here to stay."We have no major worries," said a confident Fabrice Burtin of Accor Asia/Pacific.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Local fashion -- any room for the grass skirt?

Local fashion -- any room for the grass skirt? JAKARTA (JP): If France and Indonesia have an extradition treaty, then fashion designer Thierry Mugler could be running scared.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/On the records

On the records Album : Invincible Summer (Warner Music Indonesia/2000) Artist : k.d. lang Her music was once considered too weird for country stations but too country for rock stations. But music categorization can be too boring sometimes.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Life's Big Bottom Line

Life's Big Bottom LineI'd done the world of doing and was tired from the fight A family, some charity, fast cars and city lightsI'd done the world of doing I was looking for a sign of what to do when all was done of what's the bottom lineSo I visited a madman who'd met many of my kind Use thinking ...

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Hidden Pain

Hidden PainBy Ariani Kartika It's already fifteen minutes past the appointed time, but Larasati hasn't shown up yet. She asked me for the meeting and I said OK. I let her name a time convenient for her. She said three o'clock in the afternoon and I agreed.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Run, help cancer patients and win free tickets to Singapore

Run, help cancer patients and win free tickets to SingaporeBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Twenty years ago, a courageous young man with only one leg set out to help cancer patients by running across the second largest country in the world. Sadly, he did not finish his journey.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Planning a holiday? Buy tickets online at Travoo.com

Planning a holiday? Buy tickets online at Travoo.comBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Need to buy a ticket for a last minute flight to Singapore? Or do you want to know the best and latest price for a package tour to Hong Kong? Or perhaps you'd like to book a cozy hotel room in Ubud? Let your ...

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Sports 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/S. Korea leads Asian Nations Cup

S. Korea leads Asian Nations Cup CHEJU ISLAND, South Korea (Agencies): South Korea took a commanding seven stroke lead in the Johnie Walker Asian Nations Cup after the third round on Saturday.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Above it all climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Above it all climbing the Sydney Harbour BridgeBy Primastuti Handayani SYDNEY (JP): Are you someone who loves a challenge? Are you always up to try a dangerous adventure? Then one waits for you in the urban environment of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Nova/Vita in Dutch Open badminton

Nova/Vita in Dutch Open badminton JAKARTA (JP): The mixed doubles team of Nova Widianto and Vita Marissa led Indonesian players to the next round at the Dutch Open badminton championships with a surprising win on Friday, as reported by satunet.com online news provider.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/A braille website creates a breakthrough

A braille website creates a breakthroughBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): Should we look for the greatest benefactor of the visually impaired; the individual who has given them a perpetual source of delight and profit, the choice would certainly fall upon Louis Braille.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Happiness is merely a frame of mind: 'Mbah' Sariyo

Happiness is merely a frame of mind: 'Mbah' SariyoBy Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The age of 82 years is not too advanced an age to continue working. Three days a week, Mbah (Granpa) Sariyo drags his old feet from his house to where he works. His old age makes him unable to walk steadily.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Rift splits ranks of local fashion designers

Rift splits ranks of local fashion designers JAKARTA (JP): An enduring feud belies the glittering face of Indonesian fashion.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Hotels in Yogyakarta, Bali see higher occupancy

Hotels in Yogyakarta, Bali see higher occupancyBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The hotel industry in the cultural city of Yogyakarta has slightly rebounded after the prolonged political and monetary crisis.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Competition heats up celebrity news programs

Competition heats up celebrity news programsBy Emmy F. Hastuti JAKARTA (JP): Names make news is a classic theory in the news industry which has perhaps spurred the infotaintment producers to pack the "this and that" about local celebrities in their programs.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Semarang's stations have own place in history

Semarang's stations have own place in historyBy Tjahjono Rahardjo SEMARANG (JP): It was to be the greatest exposition ever held in the Netherlands East Indies, an unabashed celebration of colonial supremacy.And the venue was Semarang.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Judgment Day. (Drama/Action, 95 minutes). Starring Suzy Amis, Ice-T, Mario Van Peebles. Directed by John Terlesky.Oh no, another huge asteroid is on its way to Earth. There is only one way to save civilization: use an antimatter device to destroy the asteroid before it hits the planet.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Kamra members face dissolution

Kamra members face dissolution JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro announced on Saturday that the police would no longer use the service of some 36,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra)."Their contract will expire on Dec.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Art Agenda

Art AgendaGraphic Arts Exhibition Setengah Abad Seni Grafis Indonesia, at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan 17, Central Jakarta, through Nov.4.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Home Movies

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): One does not usually think of death and decadence as the stuff of good entertainment. Yet, a few movie musicals on sale or for rent go to show that exceptions exist.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Teacher's Pet. (Thriller, 92 minutes). Starring Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Sam Decker, Katherine Kendall, Jeanette Brox. Directed by Marcus Spiegel.Nobody loves Debbie Strong, who is admitted to a mental institution after killing her mother and grandmother who physically abused her.

Sun, 22 Oct 2000

JP/Book Review

Book Review Chef's Tales By Michael Saxon Hibiscus Books, 2000 288 pp US$9.99 JAKARTA (JP): Saxon has cooked up a storm at restaurants around the world and lived to tell the tales.