Episiotomy -- myth versus factBy Injil Abu Bakar NEW YORK (JP): U.S. official data show that in 99 percent of
childbirths in hospitals the routine procedure followed is
episiotomy, a surgical act to enlarge the vulval orifice for
obstetrical purposes during parturition (the act of giving
birth). More ...
On the recordAlbum : It's all about the stragglers (Warner Music);
Artist : Artful DodgerAlbum : Cream Resident (EMI);
Artist : Seb Fontaine This week's music review is dedicated to all of you clubbers. More ...
ExxonMobil gas field catches fire after rebel attack BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Fire was raging in the early hours of
Saturday morning at a natural gas field belonging to U.S. energy
giant Exxon Mobil Oil Indonesia (EMOI) after it was allegedly
attacked by rebels, reports said here. More ...
Should Indonesia ban pro boxing? JAKARTA (JP): The popularity of boxing in the country has
catapulted over the last three years, ever since private TV
stations began broadcasting weekly matches.Boxing has since become a favorite of sports fans. More ...
Host Indonesia banks on senior players in W. Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): With limited preparation time, host Indonesia is
relying on its senior players to earn a full three points over
the Maldives in the 2002 World Cup soccer prequalifying match at
Bung Karno stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, ... More ...
Oriental delicacy from Gran Melia JAKARTA (JP): Here is another recipe of Chinese fare that will
make your tastebuds dance. This light delicacy is a combination
of smooth tofu, tasty prawns and luscious oyster sauce.This meal is best served with warm rice and accompanied with a
cup of Chinese tea. More ...
RI briefs IMF panel on central bank law JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian officials on Saturday briefed an
International Monetary Fund's (IMF) panel on the necessity of
amendments to the central bank law, stressing that it should not
be a "conditionality" on the disbursement of the next tranche of
IMF ... More ...
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): Some good films are still showing in local
theaters. Bring your kids to see Emperor's New Groove or Billy
Elliot as Jakarta's theaters rarely screen films which suit young
audiences. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar
has some other suggestions. More ...
SnapshotsPhoto A: DesignerJakArt@2001AWARD WINNING DESIGNERS: Former Minister of Education and Culture
Fuad Hasan poses with the winners of the JakArt@2001 design
competition, (from left to right) runner up Dedi Koesnandar,
third place Felicia Levana, champion Christiawan and the event's
chairman ... More ...
'Wayang Orang Humor' staged amid humorless crisisBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The humor industry in Indonesian television has
scaled new heights. More ...
Ijen Crater, a natural attractionBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): Banyuwangi, the harbor town at
Java's eastern tip, has more to offer than the Gandrung folk
dance and fish as the stereotypes have it. More ...
Burger King promoting green dipping sauce, drinks, ketchup MIAMI (AP): Children like toys, but their search for fun also
extends to food, and Burger King is hoping children will find fun
in its new green ketchup, green apple-flavored dipping sauce and
green frozen drinks. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Celebrating Indonesian Women, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna
Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until
April 21.
* Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl. More ...
It requires a heart of stone to live on obsidianBy Kasparman In 1987, a Bandung-based science and technology institute
discovered an invaluable deposit of obsidian located close to a
small village in Sumatra. Upon the publication of this discovery,
businessmen flocked to the village. More ...
Restaurant guide a delicious treat Jakarta Good Food Guide 2001;
By Laksmi Pamuntjak;
Penerbit Djambatan, Jakarta, 2000;
Rp 95,000 JAKARTA (JP): After only a few days in my possession, this
book already bears the thumb-print smudges and dog-eared pages
which denote it as much, much more than ... More ...
Natural coenzyme helps reduce wrinkles JAKARTA (JP): A coenzyme naturally produced by the body called
ubiquinone, or Q10, helps reduce wrinkles, caused by premature
aging, a scientist says. More ...
Fans reveal why they are so mad about their idols JAKARTA (JP): What fans have to say about their idols and what
they feel about them.Tania Pramono (not her real name) a student of a private
university in Jakarta. More ...
Now Showing Men of Honor (Drama, 128 minutes). Starring Cuba Gooding Jr.,
Robert De Niro, Michael Rapaport, Aunjanue Ellis, Charlize
Theron. Directed by George Tillman Jr. Carl Brasher (Gooding Jr.) is a black kid who has always
dreamt of joining the U.S. Navy. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC
Men of Honor 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
The Watcher 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
What Women Want 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Hamlet 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Save the Last Dance ... More ...
Some 74 boxers to attend Golden Gloves SEMARANG (JP): Top national boxers are expected to perform in
the Golden Gloves amateur boxing championships at BPLP auditorium
here which starts from Sunday to Friday. More ...
Coffin paraded at Saudi embassy JAKARTA (JP): The Saudi Arabian Embassy got an unexpected and
macabre guest on Saturday morning when a coffin containing the
remains of slain worker Sringatin was placed at the front gate of
the embassy. More ...
TV stations cautious over fight against cigarette adsBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): Television stations are reacting cautiously over
a possible class action lodged by a group of Indonesian
foundations, demanding stricter control over broadcasting of
cigarette advertisements. More ...
The difficult journey of Indonesian women Indonesian Women: The Journey Continues;
Mayling Oey-Gardiner and Carla Bianpoen, editors;
Publisher RSPAS Publishing, Research School of Pacific and Asian
Studies. The Australia National University Canberra ACT 0200,
Australia;
335pp. More ...
Parents remember daughters killed in a1 fan stampedeBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that daughters are closer to
their fathers, and that the only man in the world a girl can
trust is her father. More ...
'TPI' runs new quiz from Monday to Friday JAKARTA (JP): Local private TV channel TPI has launched a new
quiz program Kata Kita (Our Words) targeting mainly housewives.The quiz is aired from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. More ...
The Television StarBy Dewi Anggraeni I watched Bur lean forward on his desk studying the documents
I'd given him.He looked up, and told me he had serious reservations about my
proposed cast, especially the person chosen to play Nora Helmer.
All of a sudden I became defensive. More ...
Putu strives to save theaterBy Yusuf Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Although performing irregularly, Teater Mandiri,
a theatrical company set up in 1971, has made it to the present
reform era of Gus Dur, which is characterized by social tumult,
after safely cruising through Soeharto's repressive New Order ... More ...
Web spawns grammatical errors and wacky fadsBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): During one of my sojourns in a Ratu Plaza game
center, I found one user constantly spamming the network
battlegrounds with the words "All your base are belong to us". More ...
Sampit still tense after police killing SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan (JP): Following the death of three
of their colleagues in a clash on Friday with locals, members of
police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) intensified their street
operations in Sampit on Saturday, netting people carrying sharp
weapons. More ...
South Korea leads Indonesia 3-0 in Davis Cup zonal group JAKARTA (JP): A broken racket string ended Indonesia's fight
in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone Group One second round playoff
on Saturday and forced the visitor to bow out 3-0 to host South
Korea. More ...
Enough of democracy and human rights!By Carl Chairul JAKARTA (JP): When Sergio, our old family cat, was sleeping
soundly on the only chair in my study and I was ready to get rid
of him, my wife rushed to his rescue. "Wait a second. I'll get
you another chair. Don't disturb him. More ...
Former comfort woman continues quest for justiceBy Kusrini YOGYAKARTA (JP): Steadfast and unyielding in the face of
ordeals -- these are the two qualities one can find in Mardiyem,
a former jugun ianfu, or comfort woman, a euphemism for a sex
slave during the Japanese occupation. More ...
The Dawn Dawn, the blurry-eyed dawnturns into a bright-eyed day;Promising a smiling eve,but the news magazines show the other day of chaos, bloodshed and dismay. More ...
RI secures two Japan Open final tickets JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have secured two final
berths at the US$180,000 Japan Open in the men's and mixed
doubles while China has claimed two titles in the women's singles
and doubles as it created all-Chinese finals in both events. More ...
What makes fans so crazy about stars? For many adolescents, particularly young women, their hearts
really do belong to singing and movie idols. And sometimes those
devoted fans can become fanatics, obsessed with their human idols
and whipped up into a frenzy when they get a chance to meet them. More ...
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