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Searching for all articles published on 2003-10-26 ...

26 articles.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/It's time to move on

It's time to move on Night is no longer peaceful for some residents of the city. Yet it's not the fear of burglaries that plague the city's affluent enclaves that is keeping them in a state of insecurity.At any time, they may find themselves evicted from their homes and forced to move on.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Police shoot dead three drug dealers

Police shoot dead three drug dealersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Jakarta Police detectives shot dead three suspected drug dealers in two separate locations on Saturday morning. The suspects were identified as Antoni Awaludin, alias Anton, 33, a resident of Jl.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Bali Fashion Week: Standouts despite the no-shows

Bali Fashion Week: Standouts despite the no-showsRita Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali It has been a very busy month for Bali, as the host of numerous local and international gatherings, from the 9th Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit to last week's brief stopover of U.S.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Being a first-time mother not as easy as it looks

Being a first-time mother not as easy as it looksDeni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta "Is my baby thirsty?" I asked my cousin a day after giving birth to my son at a general hospital in Slipi, West Jakarta, nine months ago.I felt so stupid at even having to ask.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Still playing

Still playing Identity (Thriller/Mystery, 91 minutes) Starring John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes, Alfred Molina, Clea Duvall. Directed by James Mangold.Well-crafted, entertaining psychological thriller about 10 strangers stranded in a motel due to a raging storm.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : Travis Album : 12 Memories (Sony Music) There is something strangely likable about Scottish band Travis. Sometimes they get too mellow, and sometimes the lyrics can be silly. But there is a sincerity in the band that is just, well, endearing.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Birth control program faces test of time

Birth control program faces test of timeStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Anita", a mother of two who has been on the pill for two and a half years, panicked when she missed her period and thought she was pregnant."I thought I'd never missed taking a single pill ...

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Fasting month begins on Monday

Fasting month begins on MondayFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has announced that the Ramadhan fasting month will start on Monday."After checking the moon and calculating the days, we announce that Ramadhan begins on Monday.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Bomb blast kills three in North Maluku

Bomb blast kills three in North MalukuJakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Deputy Spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said that a bomb, which exploded in a house in Tobelo, North Maluku, killing three people from one family early on Saturday, was an accident.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Nature's way to soothe the senses in the home

Nature's way to soothe the senses in the homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inspired by the soothing power of nature, natural elements have been incorporated into a newly built, modern row house, offering its owners a sanctuary where they can escape their routine.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Covey teaches self-help through principles

Covey teaches self-help through principlesDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of a series of best-selling self- help and management books including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People does not always practice what he preaches.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Artist : Eagle-eye Cherry

Artist : Eagle-eye Cherry Album : Sub Rosa (Universal Music) The debut album Desireless in 1997 put Eagle-Eye Cherry on the music biz map as a talented singer/songwriter.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Golkar, PDI Perjuangan supporters clash

Golkar, PDI Perjuangan supporters clashWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Sporadic clashes between supporters of the Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) erupted in Tabanan, Bali, on Saturday, giving some indication of the security ...

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/The meeting

The meetingKirk Coningham It was the most important meeting of his life. Sure, he had said that before, and every meeting was important, but this was the big one, this was the one that could see him shift from associate to partner.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Infernal Affairs 2 (Thriller, 119 minutes) Starring Anthony Wong, Edison Chen, Eric Tsang, Shawn Yue, Francis Ng. Directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.Prequel to the stylishly entertaining Hong Kong box office smash of 2002 is tangled up by too many subplots and characters.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Indonesia's Irene tames Wild in Greece

Indonesia's Irene tames Wild in GreeceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being held to a draw in the opening round, Irene Kharisma Sukandar of Indonesia improved her play to beat Daleen Wild of South Africa in the second round of the World Youth Chess Championships on Friday in Halkidiki, Greece.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Rent-a-car firms reap windfall from outsorucing

Rent-a-car firms reap windfall from outsorucingRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Car rental companies have received the benefits of the current outsourcing trend among corporations but major international car rental firms may also reap the benefit as domestic car rental companies seek franchise ...

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Prog rock going from niche to mainstream

Prog rock going from niche to mainstreamHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Different answers are bound to come from different people about the definition, and merits, of progressive "prog" rock.Fans will say something about an intellectual, mature and sophisticated genre.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/On the shelves

On the shelves------------------------------------------ Understanding Contemporary Southeast Asian Art Marjorie Chu Art Forum Singapore 208 pp Available at QB-KuBuKu bookstores for Rp 300,000 ---------------------------------------------- To read the above book is to follow Marjorie Chu, a ...

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Excuses, excuses: Time to stop shifting blame

Excuses, excuses: Time to stop shifting blame We had been at our table for quite a while and had finished the appetizer when our friend finally showed up. "Sorry I'm late. The traffic jam was terrible. It's Saturday, you know, and on the weekend everybody goes out.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Sizing up what makes a true boutique hotel

Sizing up what makes a true boutique hotelLinda Hoffman, Contributor, Yogyakarta Boutique hotels -- or establishments labeling themselves as such -- are now popping up throughout Asia.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Ambon reborn from darkness in Tantyo's photos

Ambon reborn from darkness in Tantyo's photosDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia A photography exhibition consisting only of black and white works has a unique ability to draw its visitors' attention.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/FEATURED PHOTO FOR CAR RENTALS

FEATURED PHOTO FOR CAR RENTALSR. Bertho Wedhatama RENT IT BUT DON'T IT: A car rental assistant (third from left) explains the features of a car to representatives of a company.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/'Biola' up for Oscar nomination

'Biola' up for Oscar nominationINDONESIA: Sekar Ayu Asmara's Biola Tak Berdawai (A Stringless Violin) is an official entry for the 2004 Academy Awards in the category of best foreign language film.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 26, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 26, 2003Exhibitions* Painting by MS Wawan, Hotel Nikko Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 30 * Painting Buah, by Munadi, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.

Sun, 26 Oct 2003

JP/Fire hits Ambassador Mall, elsewhere

Fire hits Ambassador Mall, elsewhereBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three fires hit Jakarta on Saturday but no fatalities were reported.Fire broke out on the fourth floor of Mal Ambassador on Jl. Prof. Dr.