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Searching for all articles published on 1996-07-07 ...

26 articles.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/An amusing glance into the world of acronyms

An amusing glance into the world of acronymsBy D. Chandramouli JAKARTA (JP): An acronym is an abbreviation made from the initial letters of a term or phrase. Acronyms are intended to facilitate communication and quick understanding. They are too important to ignore in this modern world.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/How to nurture your sense of beauty

How to nurture your sense of beautyFriends,In the Orient, art education is almost nonexistent. Even though governments still encourage people to learn and participate in the five virtues -- ethics, education, physical education, sociology, art -- in reality, only primary and secondary school ...

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Bvlgari products are now available in Indonesia

Bvlgari products are now available in IndonesiaBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): Luxurious, original and classic: that's the image created by Bvlgari, an exclusive brand of jewelry, watches and perfumes from Italy.Bvlgari launched its 1996 collection here last month.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/In praise of the entrepreneurs of Jakarta

In praise of the entrepreneurs of JakartaBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): No, no, this article is not about the high- living wheeler-dealers of Jakarta. Too much has been written about them already.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Indonesian paintings sell well at Glerum auction

Indonesian paintings sell well at Glerum auctionBy Amir Sidharta SINGAPORE (JP): There were no million dollar transactions, but the Glerum auction of Indonesian and Indo-European pictures and antique books was quite a success, especially considering the limited promotion done in Indonesia.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Should you choose your children's sex?

Should you choose your children's sex?By L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): People have always been interested in the sex of their offspring.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Soleh Solahuddin, the shuttling rector

Soleh Solahuddin, the shuttling rectorBy Joko Suwarno BOGOR, West Java (JP): Prof. Soleh Solahuddin has to shuttle between Bogor and Kendari these days.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Australians try to pull the wool over the tropics

Australians try to pull the wool over the tropicsText by Dini S. Djalal and photos by Samuel Sunarto JAKARTA (JP): "I don't care what people say. Wool is hot stuff," says Martina, an Australian living in Jakarta.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Indonesia contingent upbeat on medal winning chances

Indonesia contingent upbeat on medal winning chances JAKARTA (JP): An upbeat mood was all that filled the Grand Hyatt last Friday when Indonesian sportsmen and women gathered for the last time before departing for the Atlanta Olympic Games on Monday.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Soeharto

SoehartoSoeharto's health to hang over financial markets Page 2 Sex Should you choose your child's sex? Page 6 TravelA glimpse of the cool, blue waters of Lake Toba Page 9 PeopleSoleh Solahuddin, the shuttling rector Page 11 EntertainmentFrom the magic of gamelan to the sounds of Latin ...

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Security problems in Bekasi

Security problems in BekasiFrom Media IndonesiaIf we evaluate the recent crimes occurring in Bekasi (Media Indonesia, July 3, 1996), a serious picture of security problems in that region would unfold.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Death according to Buddhist concepts

Death according to Buddhist conceptsBy Alex Supartono JAKARTA (JP): What is death? Is it the end, or is it the gate through which we enter a new phase, a transformation? This question has been around as long as mankind, and is the most basic question in philosophy and religion.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/English course

English courseFrom KompasIn May, we scanned the ads in the paper for a suitable English course. After several inquiries, we chose the American Language Council (ALC). Roni Harlan of the institute presented us with the bill on the same day.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/America's democracy assists the free world

America's democracy assists the free worldBy Hillary Rodham Clinton For as along as I can remember, I've spent the Fourth of July celebrating our nation's independence the way most Americans do: by having a picnic, going to a parade, waving sparklers and watching fireworks.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Facing problems in hiring driver

Facing problems in hiring driver JAKARTA (JP): Noticing that I had been without a driver for a couple of weeks, Pak Hansip (the civilian security guard) of our RT (neighborhood) came to our house one morning with a young man he thought I could hire as a driver.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Internet has a bright future, but cyberspace is still cramped

Internet has a bright future, but cyberspace is still crampedBy Lawrence Pintak JAKARTA (JP): It's' time for an Asian cyberspace reality check."Log on to the future." "Getting the most from the Internet." "Commuting through your computer.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Sultan remembered

Sultan remembered YOGYAKARTA (JP): About 50 prominent national figures are expected to attend the eighth anniversary of the death of Yogyakarta's king and former vice president Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX today.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/The beer flows freely in Prague's pubs

The beer flows freely in Prague's pubsText and photos by Meidyatama Suryadiningrat PRAGUE (JP): It is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is celebrated as the city of a thousand spires. But Prague is too often forgotten as home to the world's finest beers.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Congress demystifies psychiatric illnesses

Congress demystifies psychiatric illnessesBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): The public recognition that psychiatric disorders are long-term and chronic illnesses has long been a goal of practitioners of psychiatry.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/How to make summertime fun on your computer screen

How to make summertime fun on your computer screenBy Joe Fasbinder NEW YORK (UPI): This simulation game is hell. Literally. Other simulations let you build a city, an ancient empire, an outer space adventure or even an ant farm.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/From the magic of gamelan to the sounds of Latin America

From the magic of gamelan to the sounds of Latin AmericaBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): A very stimulating music event is in the offing -- an international percussion festival on July 10 and 11 at the Jakarta Fair Grounds in Central Jakarta.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Indonesia's national coach Andi Muhammad Teguh dies

Indonesia's national coach Andi Muhammad Teguh dies BANDUNG (JP): National soccer coach Andi Muhammad Teguh died here yesterday afternoon due to a heart attack.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/RI to try out in perth prior to Asian C'ships

RI to try out in perth prior to Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The three-day soccer tour of Perth, Western Australia, which starts tomorrow is the Indonesian national team's last trial before the Asian championship finals in Dubai in December.

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/TV today

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 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 Focus: People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 ...

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Sweet memories of lake Toba and Samosir Island

Sweet memories of lake Toba and Samosir IslandText by Oka Budi Yogaswara and Lela E. Madjiah, photos by Oka Budi Yogaswara LAKE TOBA, North Sumatra (JP): I first caught a glimpse of Lake Toba's glistening blue waters when the car was still a few kilometers away from this most famous lake in North ...

Sun, 07 Jul 1996

JP/Health care enters business world

Health care enters business world MELBOURNE (JP): Health and hospital care a business commodity? Is nothing sacred? The joint conference of the Indonesian Cultural and Education Institute and Australia Indonesia Business Council, held from June 16 to June 18 in Melbourne, confirmed that ...