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48 articles.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Audiences have a blast at ITB film theater

Audiences have a blast at ITB film theaterBy Joko E.H. Anwar BANDUNG (JP): A number of young people here prefer to spend their Saturday nights at a modest movie theater. They have a blast, cheering, clapping and booing in the tradition of camp movies.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Advice on getting color right

Advice on getting color right JAKARTA (JP): Stylists Peter Saerang and Roy Casmito identified important points for people to consider in coloring their hair.Skin Sense: Look at your skin color and what tones will compliment it.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/The land of the Cendrawasih: Opportunities and threats

The land of the Cendrawasih: Opportunities and threatsBy P. Semedi Exploring Irian Jaya is like diving into an ocean. One can never reach the bottom. The deeper one dives, the clearer the beauty and the more exotic it is. It is clear that this place is home to hidden beauty.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Nusakambangan to host offroad event

Nusakambangan to host offroad event SEMARANG (JP): Central Java-based offroaders grouped in the Nusakambangan Jeep Club (NJC) will organize the Nusakambangan Wisata Offroad 2000 on Nusakambangan island for national participants, an official said on Saturday.The event, from Sept. 22 to Sept.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksTIM: Joan of Arc 14:15 17:15 20:15 The Perfect Storm 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Big Momma's House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Kid 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55Hollywood KC: Big Momma's House ...

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Diamond miners hope fate will shine on them one day

Diamond miners hope fate will shine on them one dayText and photos by Ali Budiman CEMPAKA, South Kalimantan (JP): It is the stuff that dreams are made of for residents of this village, 50 kilometers from Banjarmasin.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Modern artist inspired by village life

Modern artist inspired by village lifeBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Only a few Indonesian painters are willing to stay in their hometowns or villages while pursuing robust artistic careers.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia 'must act quickly' to groom youngsters

Indonesia 'must act quickly' to groom youngsters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must take immediate action in anticipation of a shortage of future tennis players due to a poor regeneration of athletes, especially in facing the next Olympic Games, Yayuk Basuki warned on Saturday.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Shopping centers, malls enjoying upsurge in spending

Shopping centers, malls enjoying upsurge in spendingBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Some shopping centers and malls in the capital are seeing the old habit of local shoppers return: spending their money on everything offered therein.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/It's not the wheels, but who's behind them!

It's not the wheels, but who's behind them! JAKARTA (JP): Getting from point A to point B in a big city like Jakarta can be a real pain. Traffic jams are everywhere during rush hours and there are many hellish drivers who would not think twice of running you off the road.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar

Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar September is a special month for traditional cosmetics businesswoman Martha Tilaar, who celebrated her 63rd birthday on Sept. 4. This year, she got a few unexpected birthday gifts.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/License to gamble up in the hills

License to gamble up in the hills In celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Genting Highlands Resort, Malaysia's Genting Bhd.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Luxury cars a coveted commodity

Luxury cars a coveted commodity Crisis, what crisis? A visitor to the country could be forgiven for having doubts based on the array of luxury model cars whizzing along Jakarta's streets. The Jakarta Post's Ida Indawati Khouw gets on track with the trend for newer, more expensive vehicles.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/VP gives thumbs down to sports achievements

VP gives thumbs down to sports achievements JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri used the national sports day on Saturday to lash out at those who would quickly pat themselves in the back, saying she was dissatisfied with the nation's achievements in the field of sports.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Storytelling shines in 'Gadis Pantai'

Storytelling shines in 'Gadis Pantai' Gadis Pantai (The Girl from the Coast); By Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Hastra Mitra, Jakarta (April 2000); vii + 231 pp; Rp 25,000.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Andien shows talent beyond her years

Andien shows talent beyond her yearsBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Three years ago, a 12-year-old girl came here to learn singing with musician Elfa Seciora. Elfa trained Andien and treated her as he did his other students.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Peace

PeaceNo peace of mind, only rest in peace Surrounded by worries, at home At work, in neighborhood, in city, In country, in whole world there is noise.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Tri aims to end Minarti partnership with gold

Tri aims to end Minarti partnership with gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian mixed doubles player Tri Kusharjanto wants to end his partnership with Minarti Timur with the experience of bringing home a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney next week.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Home Movies

Home Movies Chariots of Fire (1981/123 minutes): Starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleston, Ian Holm, Cheryl Campbell, Lindsay Anderson, John Gielgud, Alice Krige. Directed by Hugh Hudson.One of those films which can be described as "once heard, never forgotten".

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Remote Timika fights AIDS in its own way

Remote Timika fights AIDS in its own way TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Behind Timika Community Health Center, there is a small house measuring five square meters.A billboard outside says "Reproduction Clinic, Timika Community Health Center" and beneath it are posters about the dangers of HIV and AIDS.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Lombok fabrics survive desperately

Lombok fabrics survive desperatelyBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The magic of weft ikat has attracted the world's leading fashion designers, such as John Galliano in his l996/1997 glittering collection.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Genting Highlands resort tells of one man's dream

Genting Highlands resort tells of one man's dream GENTING HIGHLANDS, Malaysia (JP): While Las Vegas came out of a dry desert, Genting Highlands came out of a rainforest.That's what most of Genting's staff believe.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/The empowerment of Irian Jaya's people

The empowerment of Irian Jaya's peopleBy Frans Maniagasi Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the north, Maluku province to the west, Australia to the south and Papua New Guinea to the east.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Dzogchen cuts through chains of delusion

Dzogchen cuts through chains of delusionBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): A friend of mine, a five-handicap golf freak, recently said, "The key to good golfing is living in the now. Never try to set a target or think what you will make".

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Abdurrahman begins medical checkup

Abdurrahman begins medical checkup MARYLAND, USA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid began his two- day medical checkup on Friday evening at John Hopkins hospital, where doctors conducted a sleep study on the President.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Jakarta festival serves up cultural treats

Jakarta festival serves up cultural treatsText by Mulkan Salmona, photos by Bertho Wedhatama JAKARTA (JP): For more than 20 days, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta presented a range of world-class performing arts in dance, music and theater.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Fire razes 14 houses

Fire razes 14 houses JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen houses on Jl. H. Ung, Utan Panjang in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, were engulfed by fire on Saturday morning.The fire started at about 7:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately two hours before it was put out with the help of 11 fire engines.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Going for gold on celluloid

Going for gold on celluloid JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Sydney Olympics is only a hop, skip and a jump away.There are bound to be some who will feel motivated by Olympic fever to put on a pair of sneakers and head off to the track at Senayan.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/The Choice

The ChoiceBy Putu Arya Tirthawirya "I'd be better off dead," the old, almost ancient, woman moaned. With no blouse to cover her breasts -- but then she never had been comfortable with such an encumbrance -- she sat on the edge of her sleeping platform, one leg resting on top of the other, her ...

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Motion for referendum in Aceh wins debate contest

Motion for referendum in Aceh wins debate contest JAKARTA (JP): A well structured and presented motion calling for a referendum on self-determination in Aceh gave the University of Indonesia (UI) the first prize in a national debating contest here on Saturday.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Chicken and cabbage from Chinese cuisine

Chicken and cabbage from Chinese cuisine JAKARTA (JP): Chinese food is loved the world over. Here are two recipes which will leave diners hungering for more.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Children's Film 9:00 Music 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Tills ringing as cell phone players do battle

Tills ringing as cell phone players do battle JAKARTA (JP): The domestic mobile telephone market has made the players involved set new strategies in distributing, marketing and selling their products and services.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Miss Mexico believes in togetherness, equality

Miss Mexico believes in togetherness, equalityBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): During her week-long visit to Jakarta, Mariana Rios Franco discovered that women here are very sweet and friendly.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Soebronto born for automotive industry

Soebronto born for automotive industryBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Soebronto Laras was born to an automotive tycoon's family in 1943 and he says he had no choice other than to spend the rest of his life in the country's vehicle industry.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Designer Sebastian calls to mind jet set glamor

Designer Sebastian calls to mind jet set glamorBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): All designers want above all to find the right textiles to showcase their creations. Unfortunately, not all of them are fortunate to find the fabrics that fit.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Surakarta Mayor Cup for silat athletes

Surakarta Mayor Cup for silat athletes SEMARANG (JP): More than 150 pencak silat athletes have been taking part in a tournament to commemorate National Sports Day, the event's organizing committee secretary, Indro Catur, told reporters on Saturday.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesian batik producers urged to think global

Indonesian batik producers urged to think global YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta International Batik Festival opened here on Friday with a call to promote Indonesian batik in the global market.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/'I'm comfortable in my own skin'

'I'm comfortable in my own skin' Say "batik designer" and Iwan Tirta immediately comes to mind. Born Iwan Tirtaamidjaja, the 65-year-old bachelor studied law at the University of Indonesia, the London School of Economics and Yale before going into fashion.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Arts Agenda

Arts Agenda Painting Exhibition Dunia Mimesis, Mimesis World, by Kok Poo and Inanta, at Galeri Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88-D (Arteri Pondok Indah), Jl. Jakarta Selatan 12440, Phone: 7209009- 7207171;Fax: 7206444, through Sept.30.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Java's highest peak Semeru only needs climbing once

Java's highest peak Semeru only needs climbing onceBy Jeff Barrus MALANG, East Java (JP): When setting out on any climb, it is wise to pay attention to the faces of the returning.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Hospitality and modern living

Hospitality and modern living Discover the ideal blend of traditional hospitality and modern amenities at a strategically located residence in the exclusive area of West Surabaya, with easy access to the central business district, airport, seaport and famous entertainment spots.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/New website puts richness of Indonesian art online

New website puts richness of Indonesian art online JAKARTA (JP): Click www.IndonesianArt.net, and enter into a never-ending exploration of the virtual world of Indonesian arts and culture.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Classic Monopoly a firm favorite for all ages

Classic Monopoly a firm favorite for all agesBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): After two days of intense wheeling and dealing among 54 participants, Indonesia will on Sunday at last have its own national Monopoly Champion.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/'RCTI' carries Olympic torch with special lineup

'RCTI' carries Olympic torch with special lineup JAKARTA (JP): In the next five days, all eyes will turn to Sydney for the biggest sports event in the world. Olympic fever is set to take hold.Sports fans are waiting with baited breath to see how the Games turns out.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Blond ambitions -- hair coloring to dye for

Blond ambitions -- hair coloring to dye forBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Small-boned, tawny-skinned "Anita" wanted to try something different with her shoulder-length hair.She did not want to let it grow out, nor did she feel like having it bobbed.Instead, she opted for highlights.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Price list of selected completely-built-up cars

Price list of selected completely-built-up cars Type Price Audi TT 1.8 Turbo DM136,850 (Rp 509,903,000, off the road)Audi A6 2.8 DM149,250 (Rp 551,055,000, off the road)Audi A4 1.

Sun, 10 Sep 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Disney's The Kid. (Drama/Fantasy, 104 minutes). Starring Bruce Willis, Spencer Breslin, Emily Mortimer, Lily Tomlin. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.