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Searching for all articles published on 2004-07-25 ...

30 articles.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Jewelry collection offers variety, versatility and some social good

Jewelry collection offers variety, versatility and some social goodMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, JakartaBehind the story of Island Jewels is a small yet growing social project, involving around 100 people, including stone-cutting artisans in a factory in Cilacap, West Java, and silversmiths.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/A grand farewell

A grand farewellFor two months, the people of Ubud had come by the thousands to help the royal family prepare the palebon (grand cremation) of its princess Tjokorda Istri Muter. During the same time, the royal family also spent much energy and funds to finance the elaborate rite.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Oppressed

OppressedManggar Maulana MahabanaIt was only natural for Tugimin to dream of having educated children. For he himself was unschooled, his parents lacking the funds to put him through school."The father may be uneducated, but not the children," he would say to his fellow pedicab drivers.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Better transportation or avenues for graft?

Better transportation or avenues for graft?When I heard in mid-June that construction had begun on the Monorail, slated to take two and a half years until completion, I was happy.I imagined that my dream of quick, comfortable, regular and inexpensive transportation would finally be a reality.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Political talk brews in Aceh's coffee shops

Political talk brews in Aceh's coffee shopsNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehIn Aceh, Rp 500 not only pays for a steaming hot cup of coffee, but also a morning full of lively, sometimes quarrelsome conversation.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Activist Lily protects and serves the children

Activist Lily protects and serves the childrenHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta When Kahlil Gibran said "your children are not your children", they were not merely the lofty words of an idealistic poet.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/'Soto' and cocktails at a home away from home in Berlin

'Soto' and cocktails at a home away from home in BerlinChristina Schott Contributor BerlinImagine the living room of your grandma, maybe at the beginning of the '60s, and you will get the picture of homey Intersoup cafe-bar.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Elfira loses, China assured of girls' singles title at Milo badminton meet

Elfira loses, China assured of girls' singles title at Milo badminton meetMoch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra The Chinese squad has put on a high-flying performance in their first appearance at the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open, with the Chinese already assured of the girls' ...

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Manual tabulation confirms Susilo's lead

Manual tabulation confirms Susilo's leadKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) began on Saturday the manual vote count for the presidential election, with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and running mate Jusuf Kalla still leading the pack.As of 5 p.m.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Buyat Bay fishermen count losses from pollution

Buyat Bay fishermen count losses from pollutionJongker Rumteh and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Manado/JakartaFishermen living near Buyat Bay and Ratatotok Bay in North Sulawesi said on Saturday they had suffered major losses following reports of an outbreak of Minamata disease caused by pollution ...

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Eight injured in bridge collapse

Eight injured in bridge collapseINDONESIA: Seven cars and a motorcycle plunged into the Cipunegara River when the Cipunegara Bridge collapsed.The bridge, which is in Pamanukan district, Subang municipality and was inaugurated in 1980, collapsed on Friday night during heavy traffic.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Now Showing

Now ShowingHellboy (Action/Sci-Fi, 122 minutes) Starring Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Rupert Evans, John Hurt. Directed by Guillermo Del Toro.Among the few better film adaptations of comic books with riveting action, enough humor, great visuals and good atmosphere.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Young novelist Laire pens first novel about teen romance

Young novelist Laire pens first novel about teen romanceBlontank Poer, Contributor, JakartaMany fiction writers start their climb to the top by getting their short stories published in newspapers or magazines.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/On the Selves

On the SelvesDari Uang Rakyat Sampai Pasien Politik (From Taxpayer's Money to Political Patient) Baharuddin Aritonang Pustaka Pergaulan, 2004 173 ppHow much is the monthly salary of a legislator? Many legislators have shied away from revealing the exact amount of their income.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Nyonya cuisine, a traditional fusion food

Nyonya cuisine, a traditional fusion foodMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, JakartaThe key to authentic Nyonya dishes, said Malaysian chef Amy Koh, is firsthand experience in knowing how to use liberal amounts of ingredients.Like all Nyonya cooks, she learned from the best teachers of all.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Still playing

Still playingMean Girls (Comedy/Romance, 97 minutes) Starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert. Directed by Mark S. Waters. Written by Tina Fey.Irresistibly charming winner about a girl who must face the ruthlessness of teen girls' politics in her new high school.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, July 25, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, July 25, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 Comedy12:30 p.m.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, July 25, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, July 25, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 Comedy12:30 p.m.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Makeover madness: When a whole new you really isn't

Makeover madness: When a whole new you really isn'tKrabbe K. Piting, Contributor, JakartaOne seemingly normal afternoon, I received a call from an old friend who works as a beauty and fashion editor at a popular women's magazine.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/'Mengejar Matahari': No shining example of filmmaking

'Mengejar Matahari': No shining example of filmmakingMengejar Matahari (Chasing the Sun) (Drama, 120 minutes) Starring Winky Wiryawan, Udjo, Fauzi Baadilla, Fedi Nuril, Agni Arkadewi Directed by Rudi Soedjarwo A SinemArt and Kipas Communication production (Indonesian language) ** (out of ****) ...

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Cargo ship sinks after collision

Cargo ship sinks after collisionINDONESIA: The Nantai I cargo ship sank in the Madura Strait on Saturday after it was hit by another cargo ship, the Era Baru.No fatalities were reported in the accident.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Rock on: Using natural stones for a warm interior

Rock on: Using natural stones for a warm interiorMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, JakartaHard, cold and rough looking: That is how we usually consider the humble stone, which we choose to keep outside the home for rock gardens or patios.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Activist Lily protects and serves the children

Activist Lily protects and serves the childrenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen Kahlil Gibran said "your children are not your children", they were not merely the lofty words of an idealistic poet.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist : Beastie BoysAlbum : To the 5 Boroughs (EMI Music)Like the old saying goes, age ain't nothing but a number.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Lack of information a hurdle in HIV/AIDS fight

Lack of information a hurdle in HIV/AIDS fightDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.comIn the Papuan town of Merauke, near the Indonesian border with Papua New Guinea, a giant billboard shows a grotesque demon engulfed in hellfire. The caption reads: "Be aware! HIV/AIDS is evil.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Can the twain meet between two cultural opposites?

Can the twain meet between two cultural opposites?Let me say that I love my wife very much. She is sweet, kind, beautiful and I can't imagine my life without her. That's without question.It is true, however, that we are different in many ways. For example, she is a woman and I am a man.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Bogor student wins reading contest

Bogor student wins reading contestBambang Nurbianto, JakartaTen-year-old Rizky Muharom is a regular elementary school student from Bogor, West Java. But he can turn himself into an old man, a woman or even an animal when reading a story.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist : The CallingAlbum : II (BMG)Come to think of it, The Calling's music on their 2002 debut album Camino Palmero is pretty generic. It's sweet pop rock, although it is not Firehouse, for instance.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/'Soto' and cocktails at a home away from home in Berlin

'Soto' and cocktails at a home away from home in BerlinChristina Schott, Contributor, BerlinImagine the living room of your grandma, maybe at the beginning of the '60s, and you will get the picture of homey Intersoup cafe-bar.

Sun, 25 Jul 2004

JP/Workshop strives to build a sense of community

Workshop strives to build a sense of communityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Megamendung, Bogor"What is acting?"Stage director/actor Sosiawan Leak threw out the question to open an acting class for some 100 young Buddhists here recently.One by one an answer was thrown back, from a hesitating "mmm...