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Searching for all articles published on 2001-05-13 ...
45 articles.
Sun, 13 May 2001

Never too lateBy Sori Siregar In Abas's eyes, everything around him was darkness. In the darkness everyone was dumb as if the sound of a voice was something very costly. Loneliness stabbed him ruthlessly. He wanted to hear the sound of something.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Book on life as lived by the majority It's Not An All Night Fair; Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Equinox Publishing, Jakarta-Singapore, 2001; xv+103 pp JAKARTA (JP): When Bill Watson first came to Indonesia in 1969 to teach English here, he recalls everyone suggesting to him that he should read ...
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Singapore nurtures emerging jazz sceneBy Harry Bhaskara SINGAPORE (JP): Whatever is said about the growing interest of jazz on this island state, it is certain that numerous Singaporeans have contributed to it in their own unique ways.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Prayers for end of the economic crisisBy P.J. Leo MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Under the full moon on a windy night, thousands of Buddhists from across Indonesia and abroad prayed solemnly at the Borobudur temple. It was the most important ceremony of Waisak, the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Manado's models are pretty, zealous, but not the right sizeBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): It was twilight in late April at Manado's Sunset Cafe when Nike Lomban, 17, a fashion model now gaining popularity, posed before the camera of a photographer from NiKita tabloid.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Just a false alarm In my letter of April 30. 2001 Bribery in education must be eliminated I made a potential misrepresentation, especially for the readers who have no direct experience of the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

SnapshotPhoto A: PostJP/Mulkan SalmonaTHE WINNER: The Jakarta Post's chief editor Susanto Pudjomartono (right) symbolically hands over a Rp 3 million cheque to Eddi Setio Hardono, corporate secretary of private tv station RCTI, whose team won a soccer competition held in conjunction with the Post's ...
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Behind the facade of the RI embassy in WashingtonBy Abdullah Balbed WASHINGTON D.C. (JP): One hundred years ago this month, construction began to erect an enormous mansion located at 2020 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

OceanusNo, we are not by the sea, my love. It is not the waves. It is the sound of the sizzling oil that I burn for you.Can you sense it? Breathe deeply, my love. Let the aroma in. Let me in.No, we are not by the sea, my love. But I can feel Poseidon's watchful eyes observing us.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

A look at modeling in North Sulawesi: Pretty, Zealous but not the right sizeBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): It was twilight in late April at Manado's Sunset Cafe when Nike Lomban, 17, a fashion model now gaining popularity, posed before the camera of a photographer from ...
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Snapshot on the role of women in an era of armed struggle Larasati; Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Hasta Mitra, Jakarta, 2000 ; viii + 176 pp; Rp 23,000 JAKARTA (JP): What was the role of women in defending Indonesia's independence during the revolutionary era?At that time, most of the women involved ...
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Miss Universe beauty more than skin deep JAKARTA (JP): The island of Puerto Rico will host the Miss Universe 50th Anniversary Pageant featuring more than 79 young and talented women from around the globe in the competition for the Miss Universe 2001 title.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Fun in the sun at silver jubilee Highland Gathering TANGERANG (JP): The first day of the two-day Scottish summer fiesta, the Jakarta Highland Gathering, began here on Saturday, highlighted by a parade of bagpipe bands from eight countries.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

RI needs high-class campaignBy Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The eyes of the international tourism industry, especially in ASEAN, will soon be upon Yogyakarta as the biggest tourism event in South East Asia, namely the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF), will be held there in January 2002.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Advertisement Postcard, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Students rally for Reform Heroes JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students took to the streets on Saturday to commemorate the May 12, 1998 slaying of four Trisakti University students, an event which to this day continues to be shrouded in mystery.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Guess What? Vina Panduwinata Pop star Vina Panduwinata failed to hide her devastation at the death of senior musician Charles Hutagalung on Monday.Charles, the lead singer of the Mercy's, a rock group popular in the 1970s, died of a stroke at age 52.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balanceBy Melinda J. Hewitt JAKARTA (JP): While the concept of food-combining is relatively new to Indonesia, nutritionist, author and chief editor of popular natural health magazine Majalah Nirmala Andang Gunawan has a lot to share on the subject.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

On the recordAlbum : Love Songs (Sony Music); Artist : Michael Bolton Michael Bolton is back in circulation, with a compilation of his old hits.He did it with Greatest Hits in 1995.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Kamoro festival strives to help locals enjoy diverse cultureBy Simon Sinaga TIMIKA (JP): Kamoro men, followed by their women, were dancing by stamping and moving their backs like birds in rhythm to the Tifa drumming.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Kasiyadi reclaims lead in JJGF Open c'ship BOGOR (JP): Kasiyadi regained form to reclaim the lead in the Rp 200 million (US$18,350) fifth Japan Jagorawi Golf Foundation (JJGF) Open Golf Championship on Saturday by scoring two-under- par 70 for an aggregate one-under-par 215.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

How to prevent and detect common cancers in womenBy Injil Abu Bakar NEW YORK (JP): The cancers that most frequently affect women include breast, lung, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, cervical, and skin cancers.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

On bribery in education I refer to the letter Bribery in education must be eliminated from Dr. Ruwihadi in the April 30, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post.As a respected and highly popular institution, the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta is not free from rumors.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Authentic Thai flavors at Coffee Garden restaurant JAKARTA (JP): A flurry of Thai food festivals over the past few months has made many gourmands wonder if the fares from the country of the white elephant are gaining popularity.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Guess What? Harry Roesli Musician Harry Roesli went through three sleepless days after a self-proclaimed soothsayer went to him and foretold of his imminent death.The soothsayer, Joko Satrio, predicted that Harry would die on May 8 at 4:10 p.m..
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Gus Dur cancels checkup plan JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid canceled his scheduled medical examination on Saturday while his aides gave unclear reasons about the President's abrupt decision.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Guess What? Muhammad A.S. Hikam State Minister for Research and Technology Muhammad A.S. Hikam, who had never been seen singing in public before, performed alongside the Cisya Kencana Orchestra in Jakarta.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

JP/10/JOBNetworking for competitive advantage JAKARTA (JP): Relationships are at the heart of our lives. And it can also be said that our professional relationships are at the heart of our success.Networking, therefore, has become an invaluable skill, tool or orientation.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Childhood habits play a role in healthy bonesBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): An active life and adequate calcium intake since childhood helps build healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis later in life.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Richard Gere or 'pretty woman'?By Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Should a tourism destination be a lady and the tourists prince charming, which one comes first?The lady is already very beautiful and attractive so the prince falls for her, or the lady is just plain and ordinary, but since the handsome ...
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Popular 'Aroma' offers tasty and simply prepared food JAKARTA (JP): Badminton player Ricky Subagja and his lovely wife Elsa Manora, a national swimmer, rushed around the kitchen preparing their lunches to take with them.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Underdogs shock Wismilak CLS and Bali Jeff CSP JAKARTA (JP): Over confidence brought defeat to both Surabaya- based Wismilak Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) and Bali Jeff Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) of Jakarta in the third leg of the 2001 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league on Saturday.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Movie blooper Internet sites spawns interest in film-nitpickingBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): It is one of the most tragic scenes ever filmed. A young mother tucks her children to bed in the third class cabin of the Titanic, knowing that they are all doomed.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

On bribery in education I refer to the letter Bribery in education must be eliminated from Dr. Ruwihadi in the April 30, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post.As a respected and highly popular institution, the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta is not free from rumors.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): A number of good to second-rate movies are still playing at local theaters. If you love action movies, Steven Seagal's Exit Wounds may tickle your fancy.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Time to escape from domestic drudgeryBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The holiday season is coming around again and it's time for travel agents to reap the benefit.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Thai atmosphere and flavors at Sukhothai JAKARTA (JP): The first thing you notice when you enter the Sukhothai restaurant at Sheraton Media hotel is its distinct ambience. Then the spices on display tempt you to discover the original flavors of Thai cuisine.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Health, safety in the workplace neglected It is public knowledge that very few companies and employers in Indonesia treat their employees as their principal assets. Occupational health and safety are often ignored. Work-related illnesses and injuries are commonplace. The Jakarta Post's Rita A.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Get the lowdown on obedience training for your dogBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Akuna was ecstatic to see her master's guests at the house, but the guests were certainly not excited to see her.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

On the recordAlbum : This Is Where I Came In (Universal Music); Artist : Bee Gees This album marks the fifth decade of the Bee Gees' career as a pop legend.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Magical visit to gate to earth's stomachBy Ridlo Aryanto KEBUMEN, Central Java (JP): Kebumen, a hilly regency about two hours drive west of Yogyakarta, is one of only a few places in Java which boasts extensive caves suitable for adventure.The regency has been busy promoting Goa (cave) Petruk.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Now Showing Replicant (Action, 90 minutes) Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael Rooker, Catherine Dent, Ian Robinson, Dan Hyatt. Directed by Ringo Lam.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

Run-down taxis and rogue drivers JAKARTA (JP): Arriving home from a trip overseas I stepped out of the Soekarno Hatta International Airport to find myself without a means of transportation back to town.
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Sun, 13 May 2001

JP/12/UNIVERSE__________________________________________ Miss Universe 50th Anniversary Pageant Indosiar, Sunday, May 13, at 10 p.m.
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