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28 articles.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Aftershocks keep Nabire residents in fear

Aftershocks keep Nabire residents in fearNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraA series of aftershocks continued in the devastated town of Nabire, Papua, on Saturday, a day after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale left at least 17 people dead and injured dozens.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Ganesha bookstore still a beloved Ubud institution

Ganesha bookstore still a beloved Ubud institutionDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, AustraliaIn a place of rapid, sometimes frantic change, it is always reassuring to come across some constants.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/New Singapore apartments go to great heights

New Singapore apartments go to great heightsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The Singapore skyline has changed markedly over the years, and more is in store as its planners look to the skies -- and the sea -- for inspiration.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Auction scene: The quest for good art on the block

Auction scene: The quest for good art on the blockCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta A spate of auctions of Southeast Asian art in recent months has brought both old masters and emerging talent to the attention of buyers, with the market is expanding to include works from less celebrated areas.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/On the Record: VanessaCarlton

On the Record: VanessaCarltonArtist : Vanessa Carlton Album : Harmonium (Universal Music)Although Vanessa Carlton safely bypasses the tricky sophomore slump on this record, it does not bring her to the next level.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Deneuve spreads her Gallic charm

Deneuve spreads her Gallic charmHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLike Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor, Catherine Deneuve is better known for her radiant beauty than setting the screen on fire with her acting fireworks, especially outside her native France.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakes

Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakesSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Magnificent Maninjau and Singkarak come to mind when mention is made of West Sumatra's famous lakes, but its so called Twin Lakes area is also being promoted for its scenic beauty.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/ASEAN foreign ministers achieve much, but resolve little

ASEAN foreign ministers achieve much, but resolve littleMeidyatama Soeryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, VientianeSoutheast Asian foreign ministers completed a day of endless meetings in Vientiane on Saturday, seemingly content in the knowledge that they had achieved much while resolving little.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Febi, Hendri flop in final

Febi, Hendri flop in final Febi Widhiyanto and Hendri Susilo Pramono lost in the final hurdle of the doubles event here on Saturday, to sum up Indonesia's woeful performance in the US$6,250 Men's Satellite Tennis Circuit.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Going the distance for an education

Going the distance for an educationEvery morning, the first part of my daily routine involves plowing through a load of enigmatic e-mails from certain undesirables named Rhonda, Samantha and Prince Kwazidupa of the ancient kingdom of sham artists.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Independence spirit lives on in Kris Biantoro

Independence spirit lives on in Kris BiantoroHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHeld in conjunction with National Heroes Day on Nov. 10, the launching of entertainer Kris Biantoro's autobiography Manisnya Ditolak (The Sweetness of Rejection) looked like a veterans' convention.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Auctions scene: The quest for good art on the block

Auctions scene: The quest for good art on the blockCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta A spate of auctions of Southeast Asian art in recent months has brought both old masters and emerging talent to the attention of buyers, with the market is expanding to include works from less celebrated ...

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Rieke not afraid to play the fool

Rieke not afraid to play the foolNarada Krisnaputra, Contributor/JakartaPeople know and love her as the scatterbrained Oneng of Bajaj Bajuri fame, but student activist-cum-actress Rieke Diah Pitaloka does not play to type in real life. Rieke Diah Pitaloka adores everything soft and silky.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Kang Giman

Kang GimanNgatini RasdiThere was a frightened look on the face of Kang (older brother) Giman when he returned from his rice field. He flung his hoe into a corner of the kitchen and hurried into his bedroom.It was still early in the morning and Marti, his wife, had yet to leave for the market.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/James' novel tells of gentle clashes of culture

James' novel tells of gentle clashes of cultureBriony Kidd, Contributor/JakartaThe Java Man Jamie James, Metafor Publishing, 2004 400 ppIndonesia is "as exotic as one could possibly wish," finds the middle-aged director of an historic mansion in rural England upon ending up unexpectedly in ...

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/On the Record: Dewa

On the Record: DewaArtist : Dewa Album : Laskar Cinta (Aquarius Musikindo)A bit like Madonna, although not as sharp, pop group Dewa is noted for its PR savvy and the prescient skill to read the market.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Still Playing

Still PlayingThe Incredibles (Adventure/Animation, 151 minutes) Voices by Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Spencer Fox, Sarah Vowell. Written and directed by Brad Bird.Mr. Incredible and his family of superheroes will win your heart, and probably the Oscars.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Now Showing

Now ShowingFureur (Rage) (Drama/Romance, 105 minutes) Starring Samuel Le Bihan, Nan Yu, Bounsy Luang Phinith, Yann Tregouet, Samart Payakarun. Directed by Karim Dridi.A French production with an international cast fails to live up to its artistic poster.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, November 28, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, November 28, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/James' novel tells of gentle clashes of culture

James' novel tells of gentle clashes of cultureBriony Kidd, Contributor, JakartaThe Java Man Jamie James, Metafor Publishing, 2004 400 ppIndonesia is "as exotic as one could possibly wish," finds the middle-aged director of an historic mansion in rural England upon ending up unexpectedly in ...

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/12 killed as train rams minivan in Tegal

12 killed as train rams minivan in TegalNana Rukmana and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/SemarangTwelve people were killed and another severely injured on Saturday when an executive class train smashed into a Toyota Kijang in Tegal municipality, Central Java.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Hasyim still mulling NU reelection bid

Hasyim still mulling NU reelection bidBlontank Poer and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/YogyakartaNahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi said on Saturday that he had yet to make up his mind on whether to seek reelection during the organization's 31st national congress, to be held ...

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakes

Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakes Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Magnificent Maninjau and Singkarak come to mind when mention is made of West Sumatra's famous lakes, but its so called Twin Lakes area is also being promoted for its scenic beauty.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Powerful women who know our dirty laundry

Powerful women who know our dirty laundrySanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor/DepokFor many people in my neighborhood, the most powerful woman in recent years was not Megawati Soekarnoputri, but Mrs. Sleman.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Fire guts Kebon Kacang apartments

Fire guts Kebon Kacang apartmentsINDONESIA: Fire razed two units of a low-cost apartment in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, on Saturday at around 2:15 p.m. Firefighters managed to put out the fire 15 minutes later.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Korean products in the spotlight

Korean products in the spotlightAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs over 20 minutes of dynamic moves and music came to a climax, five male Koreans, performing the traditional dance, Samul Noli, stopped suddenly, with several seconds of silence preceding thunderous applause.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Money grubbing at an ancient site

Money grubbing at an ancient siteThe parting words of the boat ticket seller -- "The fare only covers your roundtrip, the rest is your own responsibility once you get there" --before heading across Lake Batur to Trunyan in Kintamani district, Bali should have been fair warning.

Sun, 28 Nov 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 28, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 28, 2004Exhibitions* Arts by Canadian artist Ken Pattern, at Four Seasons Hotel (Regent), Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. B-4, South Jakarta, Dec. 3 to Jan. 15. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl.