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Searching for all articles published on 2000-08-06 ...

38 articles.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Utut still tops Rapid Chess meet

Utut still tops Rapid Chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto still topped the standings with 3.5 Match Point (MP) after six matches in the Rapid Chess Tournament at Liepaja Art Center in Liepaja city, 210 kilometers from Riga, the capital of Latvia.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/'Lesung' music pounding its way into listeners' hearts

'Lesung' music pounding its way into listeners' heartsBy Bambang Tiong YOGYAKARTA (JP): Traditional arts are not only a way to win over foreign tourists to the country's cultural riches, but also yield much needed foreign exchange for the country.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/The left hand of a blast victim found

The left hand of a blast victim found JAKARTA (JP): A security guard found on Saturday the left hand of Suhantin, alias Titin, one of the two people killed in the bomb blast in front of the residence of Philippine Ambassador Leonides T. Caday on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta last Tuesday.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Existential crisis a sign of advanced spiritual growth

Existential crisis a sign of advanced spiritual growthBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Most educated men and women will at one point in their lives undergo what is now popularly termed an "existential crisis".

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Captive orangutans relearn what nature intended

Captive orangutans relearn what nature intendedBy PJ Leo SAMBOJA, East Kalimantan (JP): Slowly but surely, several young orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) climb the tall trees of Wanariset, Samboja, East Kalimantan, after being released from cages in the morning.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Sports promise bright future: Ismu

Sports promise bright future: Ismu JAKARTA (JP): Most youngsters nowadays avoid a career in sports due to the poor prospect, but young hopeful table-tennis player Ismu Harinto said he wanted to set an example that sports did promise a bright future.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/JP/12/K05

JP/12/K05 Gone in 60 Seconds. Action, 117 minutes; Starring Nicolas Cage, Robert Duvall, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi and Will Patton. Directed by Dominic Sena.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/How greed put the East Indies on the map

How greed put the East Indies on the map Nathaniel's Nutmeg, or The True and Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader Who Changed The Course of History By Giles Milton Published by Penguin, USA 400 pages US$24 JAKARTA (JP): The proper title of this book should perhaps be "Plunder, Greed and ...

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Evaluating Gus Dur

Evaluating Gus Dur President Abdurrahman Wahid is always the center of attention, and sometimes because of his controversial statements. He will be under the media microscope on Monday morning at the opening of the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/MPR session brings mixed luck to hotels

MPR session brings mixed luck to hotels JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session, which is slated for Aug. 7 through Aug. 18, will bring mixed luck to hotel operators in the capital.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Is Gus Dur living up to people's expectations?

Is Gus Dur living up to people's expectations? JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled to present his progress report at the Annual Session of People's Consultative Assembly, which starts on Monday.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Bondan tells officials of squash body to promote the sport

Bondan tells officials of squash body to promote the sport JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Squash Association (PSI) chairman Bondan Gunawan has asked his officials to promote the sport across the nation.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/No Batak wedding is complete without a band

No Batak wedding is complete without a band JAKARTA (JP): The Batak people in Jakarta, especially the Toba Bataks, often highlight their wedding parties with traditional music commonly known as uning-uningan.At least five people make up an uning-uningan group.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Kla Project realizes its dream in concert for all seasons

Kla Project realizes its dream in concert for all seasonsBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Kla Project is a band with dozens of mellow love songs. Kla Project is a band with an acoustic, heart-melting sound. Kla Project is a band with poetic and romantic lyrics.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Untangling the Web: One view of the Net

Untangling the Web: One view of the Net JAKARTA (JP): The Internet, which made its debut here six years ago, is attracting more and more users, including Chitra Darwis, 41, a former top model who runs the Image modeling agency and Graha Cipta Artha graphic design company in Central Jakarta.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Do call me, I will not be calling you

Do call me, I will not be calling you JAKARTA (JP): For those of you who enjoy chatting on the phone all day, let me give you these words of encouragement: You are likely to become a poor man faster than Dow Jones investors a couple of months ago.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/PDI-P wants no changes to Art. 29 on religion

PDI-P wants no changes to Art. 29 on religion JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) hinted on Saturday that it would be ready to "trade" on the question of the inclusion of Islamic law in the constitutional amendments with its proposal for the formalization of ...

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Top clubs cruise to semifinals

Top clubs cruise to semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Gani Artha and NHI 'A', both from Bandung, West Java, were fighting for the final berth in the men's team of the fourth Indocement Cup table tennis open tournament here on Saturday.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Paying respect to an Indonesian presidency in Blitar

Paying respect to an Indonesian presidency in BlitarBy Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): It was quite ironic to hear two elderly ladies talking of Indonesian presidents in the small East Java town of Blitar.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/TUK still leads the way in free thought

TUK still leads the way in free thoughtBy Charlie Stevens JAKARTA (JP): Three years ago, the Indonesian intellectual and arts community was struggling for survival under a cloud of censorship and government control.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Ananda Sukarlan: Indonesia's musical ambassador

Ananda Sukarlan: Indonesia's musical ambassadorBy Danielle Bray Jakarta(JP): A soft-spoken gentleman with a warm smile and honest demeanor is a perfect description of Jakarta-born pianist Ananda Sukarlan.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Rita Effendy can speak for herself, thank you

Rita Effendy can speak for herself, thank youBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Time for a whispered "uh-oh". A few minutes late, singer Rita Effendy arrived with her manager and an old school friend in tow.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Amalia takes pride of place at contest

Amalia takes pride of place at contestBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Hot Synthetic, the design that dazzled the judges most at the first creative fashion contest held here recently was inspired by little more than a ball of thread.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Guess What? Iga Mawarni

Guess What? Iga Mawarni Jazz singer Iga Mawarni has acquired a new skill, and it has nothing to do with singing.Accompanied by popular emcee Nico Siahaan, Iga recently took part in a promotion for a new hair moisturizer product.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/My father is a hero to me, Yenny says

My father is a hero to me, Yenny says Zannuba "Yeni" Arifah Chafsoh Rahman, 25, a former journalist and the second eldest daughter of President Abdurrahman Wahid, found time in her busy schedule as the presidential translator to share a light discussion with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Stigma of dark complexion fading

Stigma of dark complexion fadingBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): In the much acclaimed English film Bhaji on the Beach, an elderly character of Asian origin blames the breakup of her son's marriage to the very dark complexion of her daughter-in-law.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Some people do choose to say it with flowers

Some people do choose to say it with flowersBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to express a heartfelt message to loved ones, but cannot find the right words? Perhaps the best way, then, is to say it with flowers.A bouquet of flowers makes a perfect gift for a wife or mother.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Suspicious object in U.S. embassy

Suspicious object in U.S. embassy JAKARTA (JP): A bomb-like object was found inside the United States Embassy, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday morning, a police officer said.The suspicious object was a small bottle, more like a perfume bottle, containing dark liquid.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/'Gladiator' gets thumbs-up, 'Patriot' gets thumbs-down

'Gladiator' gets thumbs-up, 'Patriot' gets thumbs-downBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Two lengthy would-be epics are on movie screens. One is set during Roman times, the other during the American Revolution.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/TV industry seeks foreign boost

TV industry seeks foreign boostBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): In which direction is the Indonesian terrestrial television industry heading? Will it be a part of global TV networking?The simplest answer is: Are there any foreign interests in the country's television industry at all? Press ...

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Film 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Art Agenda

Art AgendaJazz Concert at Teater Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu No. 68H East Jakarta; Phone: 8573388; Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Teater Utan Kayu will hold a jazz concert Pentas Musik Jazz to celebrate its third anniversary featuring Jessica Kenney, Nyak Ina Raseuki (Ubiet) and Iwang Nursaid.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/A day with an emergency room doctor

A day with an emergency room doctor Dr. Ahsan Hatman, 37, is a senior resident at the anesthesiology department of Cipto Mangunkusomo General Hospital (RSCM) and an emergency room (ER) doctor at the Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC), South Jakarta.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000)Hollywood KC The Patriot 14:15 17:20 20:25 Gone in 60 Seconds 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 From Dusk till Dawn 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Crouching Tiger 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 ...

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Guess What? Atiek CB

Guess What? Atiek CB Singer Atiek CB was mad at her husband. Not because of another woman. It was the Internet that grabbed his attention."He could spend hours in front of the computer," she said.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Flightless Birds

Flightless Birds Sleepless nights and colic pains, Nappy wash and nappy rash; Wailing and crying, teething and tripping; Oh! When will it be before they grow wings of their own? Schooling and swotting, Squabbling and screaming, Class work's not done, homework Yet to be done; the endless wails ...

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Batak 'sacred' music comes out of the closet

Batak 'sacred' music comes out of the closetBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): To North Sumatra's Toba Batak community, their traditional orchestra does not perform at just any time. It is usually reserved for funeral rites or a rite marking the occasion where bones or graves are moved.

Sun, 06 Aug 2000

JP/Indonesian Mujahiddin holds first congress in Yogyakarta

Indonesian Mujahiddin holds first congress in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Some 5,000 Muslims converged on the Kridosono Sports Stadium here on Saturday to attend the first Indonesian Mujahiddin Congress, with calls for Syariah Islam (Islamic Law) to be applied in the country.