Dogs have varied roles in complex Balinese society DENPASAR (JP): Calling someone a dog in Indonesia will usually result in a black eye. But in Buleleng, North Bali, calling someone a dog is a friendly greeting reserved for close friends: "Cicing keleng cai, keken kabare? Tumben icing nepuk cai.

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Dual-income parents wrestle with child rearing JAKARTA (JP): The girl was a trouble-maker. She refused to do her homework, did not listen to the teacher and liked to bug her classmates.

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Security seems to be at stake JAKARTA (JP): The telephone rang at 5 a.m. but I didn't answer it. I'd had a hard night and was so sleepy it would take Arnold Schwarzenegger to lift my eyelids.But the caller didn't give up.

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First phase of haj operation ends JAKARTA (JP): The first phase of this year's haj operation was completed when the last plane carrying Indonesian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia left Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airport last night.Armed Forces Commander Gen.

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Utut shines in Cakti chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): Utut Adianto struck back yesterday to regain the sole lead in the Cakti chess tournament in Madras, India, with an impressive sixth-round win over home favorite Varugeese Koshy.

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The Golden Land, Myanmar, beckons to touristsBy Cebe Tadjoedin There is no doubt that one of Myanmar's greatest figures is Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy, whose house arrest by the Myanmarese government boosted her image and the Myanmarese people's struggle for ...

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Stamford Raffles' place in the history of JavaBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): On Nov. 22, 1995, on the occasion of Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary, the British government presented to Indonesia a collection of 1,500 drawings, watercolors and sketches made by order of Sir Thomas Stamford ...

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Alleged rapist nabbed in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): A Bekasi man has been arrested for allegedly raping his unconscious 17-year-old housemaid as his wife was preparing to give birth to their fourth child in a nearby clinic.

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AIDS research led to beauty pills JAKARTA (JP): Staying young and healthy has become an obsession for many people, especially since old age is associated with wrinkles, physical disabilities and even senility.

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Loneliness haunts today's youthBy T. Sima Gunawan and Rita A. Widiadana Ninety-two years after R.A. Kartini's death, more and more Indonesian women enjoy a life that was unimaginable during her lifetime.

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Jakarta clinches overall cycling title JAKARTA (JP): National rider Herry Janto Setiawan scooped three more gold medals yesterday in the invitational cycling tournament here, leading Jakarta to the overall title in the two- day meet.

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Eagles the real teachers at Puncak's paragliding slopeBy Richard Watson PUNCAK, West Java (JP): The last of the morning mist dissipated across the valley floor, revealing the full majesty of Gunung Salak's volcanic cone.

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Sexual division of labor labeled oppressing JAKARTA (JP): The traditional sexual division of labor between men and women, which supposedly originated from biological differences between the sexes, is often seen as a source of oppression.Things were different in the past.

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GuillermoBy Dewi Anggraeni When the laughter had subsided, the teacher said, "Alright, Sandra, now you describe Guillermo."Sandra cleared her throat, looked sideways at Guillermo, then grinned mischievously.

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Crossword puzzler I do not think I am wrong in assuming that many of The Jakarta Post's readers are avid lovers of the crossword puzzle. From the day I started subscribing to The Jakarta Post seven years ago, I have been following it with keen interest.

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Felia Salim leaves room for mistakesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): She was born in Rome and grew up in four continents: Europe, North and South America and Asia. Her current residency: Jakarta. Her expertise: capital markets.

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Glimmering Bagan pagodas shine through for Myanmar YANGON, Myanmar (JP): Burma, as it is still called by the majority of its population, has also been dubbed the "Land of the Pagodas". Pagodas are indeed the first structures seen upon setting foot in the country.

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National library's closed systemFrom KompasReferring to the complaint published April 13 in Kompas titled National Library from Anang R.

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'Indo' painter expresses cultural dilemmaBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Edith Bons is a painter whose heritage is anchored in two different worlds, but in whose creations the Indonesian part without doubt has the upper hand.

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Enormous love for Chicago CubsBy Hillary Rodham Clinton For all Chicago Cubs fans, every new baseball season means another season of optimism. Just 162 games stand between us and our first pennant since 1945.Ryne Sandberg is back. The Cubs are at the top of the Central Division.

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English elegance in the sun-drenched Caribbean JAKARTA (JP): If you're dressed by Dunhill you don't need to worry about style or whether your clothes are in fashion.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 Morning News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Science Film 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 Focus: People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Stories for ...

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Heyzer: A women with modern visionBy Cebe Tadjoedin and Farsida Lubis JAKARTA (JP): When Noeleen Heyzer, the director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta airport recently, she stupefied the officer sent to meet her.

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Waiting for Myanmar's democracy leader, 'The Lady' YANGON (JP): Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the struggle for human rights and democracy in Myanmar, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 after receiving the Norwegian Thorolf Rafto Prize for Human Rights and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom ...

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Indonesia working mothers want flexible office hoursBy T. Sima Gunawan and Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Just back from maternity leave, Rina, a media executive at a local advertising company, asked her employer to allow her to adjust her working schedules to accommodate her new role as a ...

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Dermo-cosmetics solve skin problems JAKARTA (JP): The latest offering from RoC is RoC DermatologiC, a range of 12 active, dermo-cosmetic products that combine cosmetics and dermatology, and reduce the side effects of medical treatment.

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What is art? How does one appreciate it? Starting this week, Prof. David Kwo, a student of the late master Chinese painter Qi Bai-Shi, will write a column for The Arts page of the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post. Born in Beijing in 1919, under the name Dai Wei Kwo, he obtained his Ph.

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At the age of 70, Hans Snel paints in abstract styleBy Intan Petersen UBUD, Bali (JP): Ubud in January. The frangipani trees in the garden of a small hotel and restaurant sway harmoniously under the force of the wind and rain.

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