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Searching for all articles published on 1997-04-06 ...

28 articles.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/African women face challenges for peace

African women face challenges for peaceBy Hillary Rodham Clinton Whenever I travel abroad, as I did recently through Africa, I wish that I could take every American -- particularly our young people -- with me to see the places I visit and the people I meet.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Of cutlery trays and thingamajigs

Of cutlery trays and thingamajigs JAKARTA (JP): Isn't it funny how an ordinary, even insignificant matter suddenly takes on such gigantic proportions? I'm sure that you have experienced a moment when some itty-bitty thing, like a button that comes off your shirt or skirt, has become the only ...

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Airplane skids off runway

Airplane skids off runway JAKARTA (JP): A Garuda Indonesia airplane with 20 people onboard skidded off the runway at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport here during a predawn landing yesterday. No one was reported hurt.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? Why are TV series dominated by so much violence? Blame the Ministry of Information.Communications expert Eduard Depari, who is also spokesperson for the RCTI, believes the Ministry of Information should be held responsible for the phenomenon.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:45 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Music: Bernyanyi dan Bergembira 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Talk Show: Etika 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:30 People ...

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Jakartans look for relaxation and fun at the weekend

Jakartans look for relaxation and fun at the weekendBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): After working hard throughout the week, where do Jakartans go for the weekend?Puncak is still able to draw most of the weekenders with its pristine air and beautiful panorama.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Money alone is not enough in poverty alleviation

Money alone is not enough in poverty alleviation JAKARTA (JP): Money is crucial in efforts to help the poor. But money alone is not enough.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Humor is indeed the spice of life for many

Humor is indeed the spice of life for manyBy D. Chandramouli JAKARTA (JP): There is an impression that the world's leaders are very serious people and that they don't relish humor. It's not necessarily so. Some of them do have a great sense of humor.For instance, former U.S.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/North Jakarta slum welcomes antipoverty program

North Jakarta slum welcomes antipoverty programText by Rita A. Widiadana and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): Mak Muning, 57, warmly welcomed her guests in her newly "renovated" house in Kamal Muara fishing village in Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, one of the city's ...

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Indonesia loses 0-3 to Kiwis in Davis Cup tie

Indonesia loses 0-3 to Kiwis in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia lost to New Zealand 0-3 in the second day of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I second round at the Senayan tennis court yesterday.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Parisian fashion designer believes linen is for real women

Parisian fashion designer believes linen is for real womenBy Dini S. Djalal PARIS (JP): She doesn't have a Mohawk or wear sneakers with tuxedos. Her designs aren't made of chain-mail, cowhide, or the national flag.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Escaping the city on the weekend

Escaping the city on the weekend Smiling faces abound in the city on Fridays as people from all walks of life prepare to get away from their routines by traveling to favorite holiday spots for the weekend. The Jakarta Post's team of reporters, Christiani S.A. Tumelap, A.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Garry Kasparov still leads unofficial FIDE rating list

Garry Kasparov still leads unofficial FIDE rating listBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The unofficial FIDE rating list for February 1997 puts PCA champ Garry Kasparov below 2800 and takes Vladimir Kramnik past Anatoly Karpov as the new number three.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/'The Violin': Tribute to Menuhin

'The Violin': Tribute to Menuhin The Violin By Yehudi Menuhin Flammarion, Paris, 1996 301 pages JAKARTA (JP): To classical music lovers around the world, the name Yehudi Menuhin is perhaps synonymous with the violin.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Aladdin on ice attempts to revive childhood memories

Aladdin on ice attempts to revive childhood memories JAKARTA (JP): Walt Disney is bringing Aladdin and his friends to Jakarta again. This time, they won't be at your nearest theater but on a temporary ice rink in Istora Senayan.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/How low-income people spend their weekends

How low-income people spend their weekendsBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Getting away from the routine weekend is not the monopoly of the well-to-do. Low-income people in Jakarta also see weekends, particularly Sundays, as the appropriate time to spend their money for leisure.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? The recent wedding of Indonesia's top shuttlers, Susi Susanti and Alan Budi Kusuma -- claimed by the media as the "Wedding of the Year" -- may turn out to be the "Second Wedding of the Year" after all.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Gloomy Season

Gloomy SeasonBy Lila Fitri Aly Asiah loosened her long, luxurious, black hair. Her weak body laid down on the big, beautiful, expensive bed made of high- quality teakwood. Her skin is cream-colored, clean, shiny and without a single blemish. Nobody denies she's good-looking and lovely.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? Who is the man Wimar Witoelar, host of a TV talk show, admires? Hint: a sportsman. Answer: bodybuilder Ade Rai.No one knows that he is a big fan of Ade Rai until Thursday, when he asked photographers to take his picture with Ade.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Comics

Comics Born Loser will not appear in today's paper due to delivery problems. We apologize for the disappointment.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Application of center brush in painting bamboo

Application of center brush in painting bambooDear friends,Let's continue to study the application of center brush in painting bamboo.On the whole, the bamboo leaf is the most difficult to handle. It is a good test of the merit of an artist in so far as his brushwork is concerned.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Febi reaches Thailand Junior

Febi reaches Thailand Junior JAKARTA (JP): Febi Widhiyanto of Indonesia reached the final at the Thailand International Tennis Junior Championship in Pattaya yesterday after beating top seeded Ziv Kabi of Israel 6- 4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5).

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/French deaf artists to perform 'Antigone' in Jakarta

French deaf artists to perform 'Antigone' in JakartaBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The universality of Sophocles' tragedy Antigone is proven by its worldwide stage adaptations in English, Indonesian, French and other languages. But, in sign language?It can, and it will be performed here.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/'Dante's Peak': Escapism from and into disaster

'Dante's Peak': Escapism from and into disasterBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Bridges collapse. Dams burst. Cars crash. Houses topple. Churches burn. Lakes turn into acid. Shock waves flatten forests. Lava flows. Lahar surges downhill. A blizzard of ash obliterates the sun.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Eddie Hara, Nyoman Erawan show off their talents

Eddie Hara, Nyoman Erawan show off their talentsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): After the opening of their exhibition Wednesday night, Eddie Hara, Nyoman Erawan and a group of friends had dinner and talked about the opening of their exhibition.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Simply Red's Hucknall not so vocal offstage

Simply Red's Hucknall not so vocal offstageBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Fame can fall from the sky, but keeping it is trickier. Hence, some celebrities gripe about the media but still set time out for spotlighting interviews.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Jakartans spand their weekends in style

Jakartans spand their weekends in style JAKARTA (JP): Weekends are a precious time for almost all urban people to help cool their heated brain and body after heavily working on weekdays.

Sun, 06 Apr 1997

JP/Balinese changing colors for religious ceremonies

Balinese changing colors for religious ceremoniesBy Garrett Kam DENPASAR, Bali (JP): There was a time not all that long ago that the Balinese dressed for ceremonies in all the colors of the rainbow.