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Searching for all articles published on 2001-08-12 ...
38 articles.
Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Premium incomeCorrection: Total premium in life insurance in the 15th paragraph of "Life is positive -- if you're prepared" appeared in our Focus Issue on Sunday Post's Aug. 5 edition should be Rp 7.15 trillion in 2000, an increase of 33 percent from Rp 5.37 trillion in 1999.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Everything old is new again body treatments SUKABUMI, West Java (JP): Life seems more hectic than ever. More and more people are balancing careers, family and friends in a seemingly constant juggling act.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Now Showing C'est Arrive Pres de Chez Vous (aka Man Bites Dog). (Thriller/Drama/Comedy, 95 minutes). Starring Benoit Poelvoorde, Rimy Belvaux, Andri Bonzel. Directed by Poelvoorde, Rimy Belvaux, Andri Bonzel.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Don't let everyday stress wreak havoc on your lifeBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): You may assume that the pressure you experience -- at the office and at home -- are just part of daily life, but you never give serious thought as to what it can do to your psychological and physical condition.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Grace Siregar's art goes from the exquisite to excrementBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Grace Siregar is beginning to shine artistically.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Police question Tutut and Titiek on fugitive Tommy JAKARTA (JP): The police questioned two daughters of former president Soeharto in connection with the case of their brother, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who was still at large on Saturday night.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Sports 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

No longer just for better visionBy Chris Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): How many pair of spectacles do you have? That's probably the kind of question you would ask a person who wears glasses nowadays.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

On the record Album: Amnesiac (EMI); Artist: RadioheadLess than a year after Radiohead released Kid A, the British lads have released Amnesiac.Both albums came out of the same recording session, but the band was not about to release a double album.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Think twice before you choose CesareanBy Injil Abu Bakar BOSTON, Massachusetts (JP): It is said that some pregnant women and their husbands attempt to "fix" the date of their child's birth for a particularly auspicious date.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Quick facts on cesarean JAKARTA (JP): It was once mistakenly believed that the word "cesarean" originated from the surgical birth of Julius Caesar, but the myth was revised later because his mother Aurelia is reputed to have been alive when her son's army invaded Britain.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

'Jendela-Jendela' no vision of clarity Jendela-Jendela (Windows); By Fira Basuki; PT Grasindo, Jakarta, 2001; 154 pp JAKARTA (JP): Do not judge a book by its cover, the old cliche goes. But in the case of Jendela-Jendela, do not judge it by the blurbs on the back cover.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

In search of a clean and bold attorney general JAKARTA (JP): Concerned about the delayed appointment of an attorney general, observers have called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri to pick a figure who is clean and nonpartisan.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

People with glasses more prone to Computer Vision Syndrome The people who use glasses are more likely to develop Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) from computer use than nonglass wearers.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Still Playing Moulin Rouge (Romance/Musical/Comedy, 122 minutes). Starring Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh. Directed by Baz Luhrmann.A real spectacle, a fresh, electrifying and wildly entertaining film.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Life A body in which love is born, A body in which courage is born, A body in which hope is born, Has a life.A body in which there is no doubt, A body in which there is no fear, A body in which there is no hatred, Has a life.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Bush invites Megawati to Washington D.C. JAKARTA (JP): United States President George W. Bush has invited President Megawati Soekarnoputri to Washington next month for talks on how the U.S. could help the new Indonesian government, a senior U.S. official said here on Saturday.U.S.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Laksmi Pamuntjak cooks up successBy David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Cool jazz fills the air of Aksara bookstore, a beautiful study in minimalist design in Kemang, South Jakarta, that places the focus on the books.Laksmi Pamuntjak approaches and offers me a hand, directing me upstairs to the cafe W16.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Now Showing If You Only Knew (Romance/Comedy, 90 minutes). Starring Johnathon Schaech, Alison Eastwood, Frank Vincent, Dayna Danika, James LeGros. Directed by David Snedeker.On the heels of several passable romantic comedies comes another entry.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Rocking the Casbah with the capital's latest food trendBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): A Jakarta resident does not have to travel to Lebanon or Turkey to savor its delicious cuisine.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

On the record: Sugar Ray Album: Sugar Ray (Warner Music); Artist: Sugar RayThis Orange County, California-based band is as unpretentious as they come, with laid-back personalities and music to match.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Government must heed rocky road ahead: Hamzah JAKARTA (JP): The new government may be off to a flying start but it will have to deal carefully with potholes in its path ahead, Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Saturday.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Body piercing penetrates the mainstream Human beings have long experimented with different ways of decorating their bodies. While many of these practices remain nothing more than historical footnotes, body piercing now seems to be more widespread than ever.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Making an impression with batik for all occassionsBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): Long-sleeved batik shirts came into their own as formal attire for men on the level of the business suit during the heyday of then Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin in the 1970s.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Think twice about risks of cesarean sectionBy Injil Abu Bakar BOSTON, Massachusetts (JP): It is said that some pregnant women and their husbands attempt to "fix" the date of their child's birth for a particularly auspicious date.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Beautiful EyesBy Budi Darma Not long before my mother died she stroked my hair and said: "Haruman, look into my eyes." I did as I was told and found a soft glow like the light of a burning candle about to fade away.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

A tasty mix: Middle Eastern food JAKARTA (JP): Borders blur when it comes to finding where the flavors of Turkish and Lebanese food originate.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

A fresh appetizer: Pita bread with 'tabouleh' 1. Tabouleh is a great cold appetizer to be eaten with pita, the traditional bread in Lebanon.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

A journey to Surakarta -- it's nice and easyText and photos by Kartika Bagus C. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The city of Surakarta, or Solo, is a seat of nobility and culture in Java, offering visitors glimpses of a bygone era when the palace held sway over the area, ruling with elegance and ...
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Going back to university halfway around the world ATHENS, Ohio (JP): Education is a precious thing for people from a developing country, especially one like Indonesia which has suffered so much instability following the Soeharto era.And studying in the U.S. is many people's dream, including mine.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting by Alfi, Galeri Lontar, Jl.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Have we lost our patriotic feeling? Indonesia turns 56 on Friday, a coming of age that has been hampered by trouble. Is Independence Day still a reason for pride for our people, particularly the young? The Jakarta Post's reporters Ivy Susanti and Hera Diani, as well as Ainur R.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

'Being funny is the most difficult thing of all for me' Starting with a small role in a comedy show, Indra Safera, 33, went on to become a multifaceted entertainer.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Tips on establishing your online presenceBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Neither the NASDAQ crash nor the death of the various dotcoms have decreased the market enthusiasm for web hosting and design.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Making a meal of Surakarta's many culinary delicacies SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): A visit to Surakarta would not be complete without sampling the many food specialties of the city.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Now Showing Kiss of the Dragon (Action, 100 minutes). Starring Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, Tcheky Karyo. Directed by Chris Nahon.Liu (Li) is a decorated Beijing supercop who is sent to France to investigate a Chinese drug lord.
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

It's all-Indonesian final in men's doubles badminton JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia secured the men's doubles title at the 2001 Badminton World Grand Prix Finals in Brunei Darussalam as Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan will take on their compatriots Halim Haryanto and Sigit Budiarto in an all-Indonesia ...
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Sun, 12 Aug 2001

Optical stores enjoying a growing domestic marketBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): There is a greater demand for eyewear in Indonesia today as a growing number of people are becoming aware of the importance of eye care.
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