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Searching for all articles published on 1999-07-18 ...

35 articles.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Gay film festival to play at Teater Utan Kayu

Gay film festival to play at Teater Utan KayuBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): We all know Hugh Grant as the charming lady- killer who Andie MacDowell falls for in Four Weddings and a Funeral and who Julia Roberts is enchanted by in the upcoming Notting Hill.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Illustrations tempt kids to love books

Illustrations tempt kids to love booksBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Zainun is lazy and Zaenab is diligent. Although different in nature, the twin sisters both have beautiful long hair.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Mixed doubles won by Indonesia

Mixed doubles won by Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's mixed doubles of Hendry Kurniawan Saputra and Eny Erlangga became the sole winners of the Asian Juniors Badminton Championships in Yangon after defeating Zheng Bo and Wei Yili of China 15-12, 17-16 on Saturday.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Let's Go Back to Reading Poetry

Let's Go Back to Reading Poetry We're now in the dizzying age of technology,marked by the deafening sound of spacecraftdown here public buses traverse the citymaking their way between tall buildingsUp there neon lights shine brightlyon other corners are a fountainand cloverleaf bridgeBut, alas, ...

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Travel tips for would-be climbers

Travel tips for would-be climbers LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): You must be in good physical condition. Being on the wrong side of 50 and carrying a few too many kilos (like myself) are not the ideal qualifications for scaling Rinjani.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Viagra hits the market with limitations

Viagra hits the market with limitationsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): After a three-month delay, the "wonder pill" Viagra, as it frequently dubbed, will finally be sold here -- with several restrictions -- starting in August, at the price of US$10 per tablet.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Parents should be gatekeepers for their kids

Parents should be gatekeepers for their kidsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Sex education, or more politely health reproduction study, is a delicate and debatable subject for many parents and teachers alike.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Ancient traditions die hard

Ancient traditions die hard Ancient customs and traditions do not easily disappear, especially among ethnic Chinese-Indonesian families, even though they are not always in accordance with the modern way of thinking.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? His disappointment with the General Elections Commission's (KPU) slow performance -- which led to his resignation as commission deputy chairman -- has not changed Harun Alrasid's idealism.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/The fusion of historical facts and human feelings

The fusion of historical facts and human feelings Layang-Layang itu Tidak Lagi Mengepak Tinggi-tinggi (The Swallow Does Not Flutter High Anymore); By Martin Aleida; Emansipasi - Damar Warga, Jakarta, 1999; 117 pages; Rp 10,000 JAKARTA (JP): If history is an abstraction of chosen facts that show ...

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/PASI to stage junior c'ships

PASI to stage junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) will stage three-day national junior championships from July 16 to July 18 at the Senayan Madya stadium.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Gusmiati Suid pools talent with German

Gusmiati Suid pools talent with GermanBy Michael Dusche JAKARTA (JP): Gusmiati Suid, chief of Gumarang Sakti Dance Company, and Joachim Schlomer, chief choreographer of Tanz Theater Basel, will reveal this weekend the fruit of four weeks of intense intercultural collaboration.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/RI hopes for five SEAG golds in badminton

RI hopes for five SEAG golds in badmintonby Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): From the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to the Olympics, badminton has always been the one sure bet for Indonesia at multisport events to contribute gold medals.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Assault on Mt. Rinjani is not for weak-kneed

Assault on Mt. Rinjani is not for weak-kneedBy Steve Rhodes LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): It must be said right from the word go that the four-day assault on Mount Rinjani is not for the weak-kneed or the fainthearted.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Jams should be overcome, not created

Jams should be overcome, not created JAKARTA (JP): No, Mr. Niess, the IMF has got it completely wrong. The reasons for the Indonesian crisis are not economic. It is due to a difference in cultural values.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Short stories with a violent thread

Short stories with a violent thread Malam Kelabu, Ilyana dan Aku (Gray Night, Ilyana and I); By Martin Aleida; Damar Warga Foundation, Jakarta, July 1998; 88 pages; Rp 11,000 JAKARTA (JP): Every nation has unforgettable events distinct to their history.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/PRD activists make the best of time inside

PRD activists make the best of time inside JAKARTA (JP): Malnutrition? Intellectual confinement? None of these remotely describe the experiences of seven young political activists from the Democratic People's Party (PRD) who are incarcerated at Cipinang Prison, East Jakarta.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Hockey team to go abroad for tryouts

Hockey team to go abroad for tryouts JAKARTA (JP): After considering a variety of tryout programs, the Indonesia Hockey Association (PHSI) has announced that 18 hockey team members will be sent to Malaysia to prepare for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Choices galore for fashion school graduates

Choices galore for fashion school graduatesBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): About two decades ago, Indonesia's fashion industry went through its first boom period. Unfortunately, it did not lead to the emergence of local experts in the field.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Close encounters at hopping Mata Bar

Close encounters at hopping Mata BarBy Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): Young disco-goers who are getting bored with their usual hang-outs have found a new latest hot spot to rock the night away at Mata Bar & Cafe.Mata (as it is call by regulars), located in Jl.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Etty/Cynthia want SEA Games gold in first debut

Etty/Cynthia want SEA Games gold in first debut JAKARTA (JP): In November 1996, nobody was sure if the new partnership of shuttlers Etty Lesmina Tantra, better known as Etty Tantri, and Cynthia Tuwankotta would be a success.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Widodo installed as TNI deputy chief

Widodo installed as TNI deputy chief JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie installed Navy chief Adm. Widodo A.S. as deputy commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Saturday, a move some analysts see as preparing the ground for military chief Gen. Wiranto to become the country's vice president.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Idealist leader Budiman values consistency

Idealist leader Budiman values consistencyBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): At a quick glance, Budiman Soedjatmiko, 29 years old, could be mistaken for a compliant yuppie waiting for the next business deal or a young university lecturer waiting to teach.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Traditional shipbuilders move on

Traditional shipbuilders move onBy Arifuddin Saeni BULUKUMBA, South Sulawesi (JP): The success story of the traditional shipbuilding industry in Tana Beru, Bulukumba regency, South Sulawesi, is being rewritten with an unhappy ending.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Documentary film portrays gay life in Bali

Documentary film portrays gay life in BaliBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): After Thailand, it is Bali with Kuta, Sanur and Ubud that is often referred to as the world's gay paradise."Kuta is a heterogeneous place.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Balinese traditional arts, culture exported to Helsinki

Balinese traditional arts, culture exported to HelsinkiBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): With the country still in the grip of the economic crisis, Indonesia's trade has generally suffered a sharp decline.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/UN, U.S. still upset over Timor security

UN, U.S. still upset over Timor security JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations and U.S. officials said on Saturday that they were still concerned over poor security and rampant violence in East Timor both ahead of and after the self- determination ballot planned for August.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/C. Javanese fight poverty

C. Javanese fight povertyBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): These days you do not have to spend a lot of money to collect vintage vehicles. "Antique" vehicles are available at reasonable prices, which is not surprising at all because they made of wood are only decorative.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/It's time to tell your children about sex

It's time to tell your children about sex Reality bites, and bites deep. Be warned, teen sex problems are real. Youths need proper information about sex, which unfortunately is rarely available at home or at school. The Jakarta Post's Rita A.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Father, Son and Women

Father, Son and WomenBy Aminudin Although the parents of both sides have yet to decide the wedding day for Paidi and Latipah, all the preparations are underway.So, everything was OK until suddenly the whole village was shocked by rumors that the future bridegroom was eying another woman.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? Switch on your TV and check the video clips. You'll see that most of them feature beautiful, slim women.But pop singer Krisdayanti has made a breakthrough. Her winning video clip, Menghitung Hari (Counting the Days), was made while she was very much pregnant.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Children need proper sex education

Children need proper sex educationBy Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia, sex remains a sensitive topic of discussion for parents and their children. Sex education is still a taboo subject, and most children learn about sex from movies, magazines and their friends.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Stress hazard of general election

Stress hazard of general election I refer to the health issue in the June 28 Newsweek which states the damage stress wreaks on the body, not only heart disease and ulcers, but loss of memory, diminished immune function and even a particular type of obesity.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Melly Goeslaw's 'Diam' touches society's sore spot

Melly Goeslaw's 'Diam' touches society's sore spotBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta stood drenched in blood. Parents grieved for teenage children burned to death amid looting and arson. Tears flowed of innocent women who were sexually abused.

Sun, 18 Jul 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Matrix 14:15 16:55 19:20 21:45 Devil In The Flesh 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Letters From A Killer 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 8 MM 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Tarzan ...