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31 articles.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/International brand names attract more shoppers

International brand names attract more shoppers Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As the holiday season draws closer and the festive atmosphere fills the air, many international brand outlets have started luring shoppers by offering discount on selected items of up to 50 percent.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar

Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar Chisato Hara The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Phantom Voyagers: Evidence of Indonesian Settlement in Africa in Ancient Times Robert Dick-Read Thurlton Publishing, 2005 252 pp.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Karate looking to land gold on opening day

Karate looking to land gold on opening dayMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines A favorable draw has beefed up the national karate team's gold medal hopes, but the dancesport team is keeping a conservative target of landing one spot in the finals.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Dim Sum Extravaganza at Lai Ching

Dim Sum Extravaganza at Lai Ching The Lai Ching Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta, is serving dim sum in many varieties at the affordable price of Rp 88,000 per person.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila

Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaWynne Prakusya and Romana Tedjakusuma came through intermittent rain and a spat over player eligibility to brush aside the Philippines in the women's team tennis semifinals on Saturday.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/DesignEdge shows no edge

DesignEdge shows no edgeTan Hee Hui, Contributor, Kuala Lumpur Audience boos and heckles were frequently to be heard at the annual IdN Conference, this year titled DesignEdge'05, held at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore recently.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Fire kills one at narcotics penitentiary

Fire kills one at narcotics penitentiaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An exploding gas stove caused a fire at the Cipinang Narcotics Penitentiary in East Jakarta on Saturday, causing the death of one inmate and injuring four others.The fire is believed to have started at 8:40 a.m.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Putting male reality back on the runway

Putting male reality back on the runwaySyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta When one talks about fashion, there is not much in the way of choice in Jakarta for men. It seems that Indonesia's designers are much more at home creating clothes for women.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Edogin presents hot pot treats

Edogin presents hot pot treats Patrons with big appetites will be satisfied when they visit the Edogin Japanese restaurant at the Mulia Hotel, which is offering hot pot dishes from Nov. 20 through Nov. 30.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar

Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Phantom Voyagers: Evidence of Indonesian Settlement in Africa in Ancient Times Robert Dick-Read Thurlton Publishing, 2005 252 pp.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Movie madness: The highs and lows of the silver screen

Movie madness: The highs and lows of the silver screen Recently, my couch potato housemates and I were channel hopping through Kabelvision's cornucopia of channels when we stumbled upon what is perhaps the worst soap opera ever made, namely America's The Bold and the Beautiful.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Shop till you drop...

Shop till you drop... T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta For many people, shopping is a necessity. There is always an excuse to go shopping at any time, let alone during the holiday season, when big discounts are often on offer.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Sunday's program

Sunday's program Schedule of events for Dec. 27, with events held at different locations around the Philippine archipelago.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Gold rush set to begin in Manila

Gold rush set to begin in Manila Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaAmid a final push to complete competition venues and heightened security, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to open the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Toy safety shopping

Toy safety shopping The year-end sales are a good time for shopping for toys. Shopping for toys during sale time can be fun, but it can also be frustrating. There can be thousands of toys to choose from in one store, and it is important to choose a toy that is suitable for your child.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Water polo team get marching orders

Water polo team get marching orders MANILA: There will be no opening ceremony march for the national water polo team, which narrowly lost the bronze medal in its final game on Friday.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Soul.Id: The Soul of Hip Hop

Soul.Id: The Soul of Hip Hop Tari Danawidjaja, Contributor, JakartaRating: *** out of ***** Artist: Soul.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Savor foie gras at Margaux

Savor foie gras at Margaux For those who have a craving for foie gras, it is time to come to Margaux, a fine dining restaurant at Shangri-La, to enjoy the food from Nov. 15 through Nov. 30.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Urban Myth: Believe me, this really happened

Urban Myth: Believe me, this really happened Have you heard the one about the Indonesian driver taking a call on his cell phone at a gas station in Jakarta?The phone fired off sparks, the fuel exploded and the man was incinerated, which is why Australian gas stations prohibit the use of ...

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Nothing lasts forever

Nothing lasts forever The beauty of butterflies in Bantimurung, Maros, South Sulawesi was renowned as far back as hundreds of years ago. English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace called Bantimurung National Park the Kingdom of Butterflies.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Can your child read in English?

Can your child read in English?Aulia Rachmat, Contributor, Jakarta Many parents think that their children have possessed the adequate reading skills after spending a number of years attending international curriculum schools, particularly those that started in elementary school.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Adrie Subono on terrorism, showbiz

Adrie Subono on terrorism, showbiz A. Junaidi and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thanks to his macho look, strong physical appearance, earring, should-length hair, music promoter Adrie Subono should be afraid of nothing. In fact, he is very much afraid of something: terrorism.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Kris a cut above on heritage list

Kris a cut above on heritage listThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stephen Hill, director of the Jakarta office of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is one of a few expatriates who attended in 2002 the celebration of 1 Syuro or the Javanese New Year at the ...

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Not much to shout about for RI public

Not much to shout about for RI publicMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imminent opening of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was news to marketing consultant Farid."I didn't know that the SEA Games was being held ...

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Hua Ting's dolly fish promotion

Hua Ting's dolly fish promotion For those who seek healthy food, the Hua Ting restaurant is offering Dolly Varden fish or Dolly fish on its menu from Nov. 15 through Nov. 30, 2005.Dolly fish contains no cholesterol, and is considered a very healthy dish.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Gold rush set to begin in Manila

Gold rush set to begin in Manila Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaAmid a final push to complete competition venues and heightened security, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to open the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/JW Marriott's Santa House

JW Marriott's Santa House JW Marriott Jakarta and Sogo, two premium brands in the hospitality and retail industries, are collaborating to present the exclusive Santa House in Jakarta.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/New designs, colors offered to brides

New designs, colors offered to brides Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some brides might prefer off-the-shoulder gowns with layers, while others may choose those with halters or V-necks or payets to cast a spell over their wedding reception.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Soeharto misses Golkar ceremony

Soeharto misses Golkar ceremony Senior Golkar figures attend an award presentation ceremony during a reception at Jakarta's Balai Kartini hall to celebrate the party's 41st anniversary. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was also present at the reception.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/PKS to reassess support for government

PKS to reassess support for governmentMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is set to announce on Sunday whether it will continue supporting the current government in response to growing calls from the party's grassroots to withdraw its backing.

Sun, 27 Nov 2005

JP/Borobudur has new pastry chef

Borobudur has new pastry chef Promising more delicacies, Borobudur Hotel has announced the appointment of Sheriff Mohideen as pastry chef of the luxurious five-star hotel.