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45 articles.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Lover's eyes

Lover's eyesKirk Coningham It wasn't something of which he was particularly proud.David told himself it was just a bar, but when the beautiful girl smiled and started walking his way, he new it wasn't. He could feel himself blushing and wished he wouldn't.David Majors was married to his work.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Garut: Taking the waters in West Java

Garut: Taking the waters in West JavaHera Diani , The Jakarta Post/Garut, West Java------------------------------ Cradled in a ring of mountains with water, water everywhere, the cool climes of Garut made it West Java's answer to the Swiss alps for Dutch colonists.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Double Game (Thriller, 99 minutes) Starring Val Kilmer, Neve Campbell, Sam Shepard, Amy Smart, Faye Dunaway, Leo Fitzpatrick. Directed by Michael Haussman.A man, suffering from amnesia, thinks he is linked to a plot to assassin the president of the United States.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/The mask of altruism in seasons of giving

The mask of altruism in seasons of giving There's a local television show where the host dresses incongruously like a modern Abe Lincoln, taut waistcoat, tall hat, beard and all."Here's Rp 10 million. Spend it all in half an hour.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Finding educational toys for your kids

Finding educational toys for your kidsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When it comes to choosing toys for their children, most parents buy them not only for fun, but also for educational reasons.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Australia's South West corner a haven of natural beauty

Australia's South West corner a haven of natural beautyPrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor/Perth, Australia There was a rush of excitement as passengers shuffled in a hurry to one side of the boat, cameras clicking, necks strained, to get a glimpse of the whale that had approached and given the ...

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/The search for nurses with a better bedside manner

The search for nurses with a better bedside mannerRatih Sayidun and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors/Jakarta Rahma has worked for the past two years at a small medical clinic in Depok, south of Jakarta, as well as taking patients at home, despite not having a license to open a practice of her ...

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Sabang: Out of harm's way

Sabang: Out of harm's wayNani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh---------------------- INTRO: A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Can local fashion designers look beyond these shores?

Can local fashion designers look beyond these shores?Kylah Brown, Contributor/Jakarta Given its access to outstanding textiles and cheap labor, Indonesia should be at the forefront of the fashion industry.But, unfortunately, it is not. It isn't even close.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Taking the waters in West Java

Taking the waters in West Java Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/Garut, West Java------------------------------ Cradled in a ring of mountains with water, water everywhere, the cool climes of Garut made it West Java's answer to the Swiss alps for Dutch colonists.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : Joss Stone Album : Mind, Body & Soul (EMI Music) When your peers dig R&B and hip hop while you are into vintage sound, it must be a pretty lonely place.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Now showing

Now showing Ladder 49 (Drama, 105 minutes) Starring Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barret, Robert Patrick, Balthazar Getty. Directed by Jay Russel.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Thai: Fishermen's friends

Thai: Fishermen's friends---------------------- Participating in a homestay in a Thai fishing village or tribal community is not the simple life slumming of Nicole and Paris. Those open and up to the task get to enjoy some soul-sustaining back-to-basics living.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Jakarta: On history's trail in Jakarta

Jakarta: On history's trail in JakartaSusanna Tjokro, Contributor/Jakarta--------------------------- INTRO: Most of us give little thought to the history on our doorstep. But you can forget those stodgy history lessons from school when you hit the pavement on a historical tour of the city.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Parental guidance suggested

Parental guidance suggested If you or your children are at all sensitive about animal death, be careful to avoid the buffalo slaughter day of each funeral.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Susilo calls on nation to exercise restraint

Susilo calls on nation to exercise restraintThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on all groups in the country to put their individual interests behind the greater cause of helping the nation.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Nature calls in Australia's southwest

Nature calls in Australia's southwestPrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor/Perth, Australia There was a rush of excitement as passengers shuffled in a hurry to one side of the boat, cameras clicking, necks strained, to get a glimpse of the whale that had approached and given the vessel a couple of ...

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Fishermen's friends

Fishermen's friends ---------------------- Participating in a homestay in a Thai fishing village or tribal community is not the simple life slumming of Nicole and Paris. Those open and up to the task get to enjoy some soul-sustaining back-to-basics living.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/If You Go ...

If You Go ... Getting There: You can reach the regional airport in Leh via flights from Delhi, Srinigar and Chandigarh. From the Leh airport, take a taxi into town, where hotels and tour outfitters abound.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Counseling aids trauma recovery

Counseling aids trauma recoveryChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Psychological trauma is generally defined as a debilitating mental and emotional, sometimes spiritual, condition that results from a sudden event.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Arts and crafts showcased

Arts and crafts showcased INDONESIA: End-of-year shoppers can take their pick of the wares available at a couple of events in Jakarta.A bazaar featuring products from Pakistan, ranging from handmade embroidery to antique jewelry, is being held at Hotel Kemang on Jl. Kemang Raya, South Jakarta.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Greysia, Rizal advance to Richmond finals

Greysia, Rizal advance to Richmond finalsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Mixed doubles pairs Greysia Polii and Muhamad Rizal are the only Indonesia's medal contenders at the 2004 World Junior Badminton Championships in Richmond, Canada.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/More open spaces urged for healthy hearts

More open spaces urged for healthy heartsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) has urged the new government to provide more open spaces where people can exercise and pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Leaving the big question hanging

Leaving the big question hangingEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta-------------------------------------- Apakah Soekarno Terlibat Peristiwa G30S? (Was Soekarno involved in G30S?) Kerstin Beise Ombak, Yogyakarta September 2004 494 pp ------------------------------------------- Is it really ...

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Recognizing and getting help for psychological trauma

Recognizing and getting help for psychological trauma Symptoms * Insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep deprivation * Altered eating habits, loss of appetite, "tastelessness" of food * Nightmares, flashbacks * Attention deficiency, loss of concentration * Unprovoked anger, irritability, resentfulness * ...

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, October 31, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, October 31, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Fishermen's friends

Fishermen's friendsChristina Schott Contributor/BangkokIt was dawn when Surapong and Saovaluk got up to go crabbing. The couple from cosmopolitan Bangkok looked a bit out of place on the small, wooden fishing boat.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Sabang: Out of harm's way in Sabang

Sabang: Out of harm's way in SabangNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Empowering people to become survivors

Empowering people to become survivorsCompounding the challenge of cultural diversity in treating trauma in the country's far-flung archipelago is a linguistic factor: No word exists in Bahasa Indonesia for "survivor".

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/The mask of altruism in season of giving

The mask of altruism in season of giving There's a local television show where the host dresses incongruously like a modern Abe Lincoln, taut waistcoat, tall hat, beard and all."Here's Rp 10 million. Spend it all in half an hour.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Food for the soul

Food for the soul Amid the creeping darkness, the muezzin makes the resounding, triumphant call. Finally, it is time to break the fast. Some may choose to do so at a fast-food eatery or upmarket restaurant, while others, forced by circumstance, grab a bite on the street on their way home.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/A stroll in the dwindling tingle tree forest

A stroll in the dwindling tingle tree forest Driving further southeast from Pemberton, we saw more tall forest. By the time we reached Walpole, we were ready to hit the forest again.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Singapore abuzz with own art agenda

Singapore abuzz with own art agendaCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Singapore These days, Singapore is brimming over with art activities.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/On history's trail in Jakarta

On history's trail in JakartaSusanna Tjokro Contributor/Jakarta--------------------------- INTRO: Most of us give little thought to the history on our doorstep. But you can forget those stodgy history lessons from school when you hit the pavement on a historical tour of the city.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Empowering people to be survivors

Empowering people to be survivors Compounding the challenge of cultural diversity in treating trauma in the country's far-flung archipelago is a linguistic factor: No word exists in Bahasa Indonesia for "survivor".

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/A culture of death lives on

A culture of death lives onJacqueline Mackenzie, Contributor/Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi Whatever travel agents may say, there are not many places in the world where cultures have survived the tendrils of travel and telecommunications, or where the visitor does not feel traditions have been ...

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Artist : Richard Marx

Artist : Richard Marx Album : My Own Best Enemy (EMI Music) If Richard Marx had been featured in a "Where are they now?" column, say, two months ago, his feats would have made for impressive reading.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Elly taking nursing off the sidelines

Elly taking nursing off the sidelinesRatih Sayidun and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors/Jakarta Countless parents want their children to become doctors, but they would be less than enthusiastic -- probably downright angry -- if the latter wished to become a nurse.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Having fun at shopping malls

Having fun at shopping mallsT.Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta Malls have become more than shopping destinations. People go to malls for relaxation, to meet their friends -- "to see and to be seen" -- to dine or to drink coffee. For many children, malls also provide them with somewhere to play.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/If You Go ...

If You Go ... Getting there: Garuda flies from Jakarta to Banda Aceh twice a day. The flight takes 2.5 hours with a 30-minute transit stop in Medan, North Sumatra.Visitors can proceed directly from the airport to Ulee Lheue port in Banda Aceh by taxi (Rp 45,000).

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/More RI migrant workers arrive home

More RI migrant workers arrive homeThe Jakarta Post, Samarinda/Batam/Pekanbaru A trickle of Indonesian migrant workers made their way home from Malaysia as an amnesty program for illegal workers entered its second day on Saturday.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 31, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 31, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Melting Point by Kenji Sasaki, Koi Cafe and Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10 A, South Jakarta (Tel. 7195707), until Oct. 31. * Painting Story Along the Street, by Totok BS, Gallery Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/If You Go ...

If You Go ... Getting there: Garuda flies from Jakarta to Banda Aceh twice a day. The flight takes 2.5 hours with a 30-minute transit stop in Medan, North Sumatra.Visitors can proceed directly from the airport to Ulee Lheue port in Banda Aceh by taxi (Rp 45,000).

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Better nurses means better health care

Better nurses means better health care The meeting hall of the orphanage in the Yogyakarta district of Gunung Kidul -- one of the poorest districts of the country only a decade ago -- was full of men and women in brown uniforms.

Sun, 31 Oct 2004

JP/Irene gets silver at chess Olympiad

Irene gets silver at chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irene Kharisma secured a silver medal at the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain, while fellow young star Susanto Megaranto helped Indonesia's men's team improve their rank from last season.