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43 articles.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq

RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraqor'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaNoted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/How much are stylish wheels worth to you?

How much are stylish wheels worth to you? To be stylish one needs to pay. With automotives, once you decide to build your cars as stylishly as possible, there are definitely many items to be paid for.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Rally turns riot near Mega's residence

Rally turns riot near Mega's residenceZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Protests against utility price hikes continued on Saturday with a new twist, despite a government decision to review the hikes and to postpone an increase in telephone rates.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Megawati, Soeharto call for thrifty lifestyle

Megawati, Soeharto call for thrifty lifestyleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is not alone in her campaign for thrifty lifestyle.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Ojek

OjekBy Chairil Gibran Ramadhan No! My wife and two children must never know about this. I must keep it a secret from them, my family, my wife's family and my neighbors.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Occupancy rates remain high despite fall in new demand

Occupancy rates remain high despite fall in new demandSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Although the Oct. Bali bombing severely hurt the country's hotel industry, the occupancy at expensive apartments remains relatively high.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Lovers want tattoos recognized as art

Lovers want tattoos recognized as artLeo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta When I was in high school, I used to temporarily tattoo my girlfriend's initials on my left hand. My mother didn't like it at all.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Van den Hoogenband wins, Thorpe fifth

Van den Hoogenband wins, Thorpe fifthAndy Moorhouse, Reuters, Paris Pieter van den Hoogenband won the 100 metres freestyle gold at the FINA World Cup meeting on Friday with Australian arch-rival Ian Thorpe down in fifth place.The Dutchman stormed to victory in 47.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Basketball

BasketballNBAFriday's games (home team in bold)Milwaukee 99 Philadelphia 95 Boston 98 Indiana 93 New Jersey 88 Toronto 77 Detroit 99 New York 82 San Antonio 106 Atlanta 93 Phoenix 111 Dallas 106 Denver 97 Cleveland ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/The smiles of Papuan children

The smiles of Papuan childrenText and photos by P.J. LeoChildhood, under ideal circumstances, provides the happiest moments in the span of human growth. This is a universal concept as children are supposed live just for the sake of growing and learning.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Jewelry extravaganza comes to Jakarta

Jewelry extravaganza comes to JakartaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been a while since Nicole Kidman danced and sang Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend in the exuberant 2001 flick Moulin Rouge.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Polina Sirosh: Portrait of successful young photographer

Polina Sirosh: Portrait of successful young photographerDamaso Reyes, Contributor, Sanur, Bali It is hard to find a twenty-six-year-old artist that splits her time between St.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Artist incorporates universality in Balinese roots

Artist incorporates universality in Balinese rootsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali In the world of Ubud painter I Wayan Karja, color is an important means to bridge the spiritual and material world. It is also a means of self-expression: Anger, happiness and sadness.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Red Dragon (Thriller, 124 minutes). Starring Edward Norton, Anthony Hopkins, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Harvey Keitel, Emily Watson, Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Brett Ratner.Prequel to Silence of the Lambs has Dr.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Spotlight on Francis as Rockets edge Lakers

Spotlight on Francis as Rockets edge LakersReuters, Houston, Texas Steve Francis amassed a career-high 44 points to guide the Houston Rockets to a 108-104 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Friday.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/On the record

On the record Artist : Duncan Sheik, Album : Daylight (Warner Music) John Mayer may have stolen Duncan Sheik's crown as the best guitar-based pop ballad singer/songwriter with his witty and earnest words.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Baddeley, Goosen share lead at Hawaii Open

Baddeley, Goosen share lead at Hawaii OpenAgencies, Honolulu, Hawaii South Africa's Retief Goosen, who had shared the overnight lead, was joined at the top of the leaderboard by Australian Aaron Baddeley after the second round of the $4.5 million Hawaii Open on Friday.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/RI saga: Rich man, poor man

RI saga: Rich man, poor manThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is more to Harun Alrasyid than a man with expertise in constitutional law and his distinguished high-pitched voice.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Brunei's national treasure

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Brunei's national treasureJason Volker Contributor Bandar Seri BegawanIn 1951, something very auspicious happened in old Brunei Town.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/I'll obey Megawati's advice: Gus Dur

I'll obey Megawati's advice: Gus DurNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Although he has consistently refused to acknowledge Megawati Soekarnoputri's presidency, former president Abdurrahman Wahid said Saturday that he would heed Megawati's advice to delay unnecessary trips to the U.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/16 workers suffer food poisoning

16 workers suffer food poisoning JAKARTA: At least 16 workers at the Carrefour hypermarket in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, suffered from food poisoning and were rushed to the nearby Islamic Hospital on Friday night.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Beijing: Unforgettable encounters in winter

Beijing: Unforgettable encounters in winterDavid Chang, Contributor, Beijing Last December, our family visited Beijing on our own instead of joining a tour group. Although a group can cover more tourist highlights, we wanted more time and travel flexibility.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Easy for Hewitt as Williams, Clijsters move into last 16

Easy for Hewitt as Williams, Clijsters move into last 16Rob Woollard, Agence France-Presse, Melbourne, Australia Lleyton Hewitt moved closer to becoming the first home-grown Australian Open champion for 27 years Saturday as girlfriend Kim Clijsters stayed on course for a showdown with Serena ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Maier's return, more problems for Australia

Maier's return, more problems for AustraliaJulia Ferguson, Reuters, Wengen, Switzerland Like a cat set among the pigeons, ski racer Hermann Maier's comeback to the sport he long dominated is causing havoc in his team.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Sutiyoso bans Sunday jogging on Thamrin, Sudirman

Sutiyoso bans Sunday jogging on Thamrin, SudirmanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Joggers will be banned from Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman, Jakarta's main streets following Governor Sutiyoso's decree that he would effectively close the roads to all sports activities beginning this week.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/TV Program: Sunday, January 19, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, January 19, 2003TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Obladi Oblada8:00 DRTV8:30 Quiz: Mega Brain9:00 Children's Film: Si Unyil9:30 Children's Program: Bando10:30 Rumah Kita11:00 Maskum Show11:30 Music: Kontes Suara12:00 News: ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies

Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Interior Design: Know your style before you start decoration works

Interior Design: Know your style before you start decoration worksHelga Daberkow, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Born You have a new apartment and want to improve the interior or have a home and want to redecorate.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Tattoos and the image they project

Tattoos and the image they project Tattoos have become a controversial issue here although when traced back to its roots it is as old as the Nias or Dayak ethnic tribes in Sumatra and Kalimantan islands respectively. To many people, tattoos are still regarded as a symbol of lawless gangs.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Milestone for Nieuwendyk as Devils win

Milestone for Nieuwendyk as Devils winReuters, Raleigh, North Carolina Joe Nieuwendyk scored his 500th career goal and Martin Brodeur made 33 saves to lead the New Jersey Devils past the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 Friday.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/U.S. Figure Skating Championship full of falls

U.S. Figure Skating Championship full of fallsNancy Armour, Associated Press, Dallas, Texas So much for that classy, elegant image of pairs skating. With spills, splats and bumps galore, this looked more like a roller- derby than a national championship.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Rikza Abdullah

Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta The demand for leased apartments in the greater Jakarta area is likely to decline this year due to worries about terrorist attacks but the sales of strata-titled condominiums may continue increasing at a slow rate, according to property analysts.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Continued tales of the Grotavia mob, offers we can't refuse

Continued tales of the Grotavia mob, offers we can't refuse The recent news that Tommy "The Driver" Soehartito and Bob "The Chainsaw" Hassano have been enjoying virtually unheard of privileges in jail -- on the rare occasions they are actually there -- has come as no surprise to long-time ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Demand for leased apartments may further decline

Demand for leased apartments may further declineRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta The demand for leased apartments in the greater Jakarta area is likely to decline this year due to worries about terrorist attacks but the sales of strata-titled condominiums may continue increasing at a slow ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Tube amplifier, obsolete but popular

Tube amplifier, obsolete but popularArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this modern era -- when household activities, from cooking meals to opening the garage, are dominated by digital devices -- the love of past technology still exists.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Students clash with police near Mega's residence

Students clash with police near Mega's residenceZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post JakartaProtests against utility price hikes continued on Saturday with a new twist, despite a government decision to review the hikes and to postpone an increase in telephone rates.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Zine: Underground media beginning to gain popularity among youths

Zine: Underground media beginning to gain popularity among youthsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung "Kylie Minogue quit her entertainment career to concentrate on a radical political movement.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/A good night's sleep can be more than just a dream

A good night's sleep can be more than just a dreamMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Have any of the members of your family complained about your loud snoring? Have you ever woken up feeling exhausted, with pain in your neck and back?If your answer is "yes", you may need to review your ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/World protests looming Iraq war

World protests looming Iraq war Hundreds of protesters shouting anti-U.S. slogans demonstrated Saturday outside the American Embassy in Moscow against a possible war in Iraq.The protesters held banners with slogans such as "Iraq isn't your ranch, Mr. Bush" and "U.S.A.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Doctors get OK to use human heads for anatomical studies

Doctors get OK to use human heads for anatomical studies In a country where the idea of donating body parts for medical and educational purposes is still considered a sensitive issue, Indonesian neurosurgeons expressed relief after receiving a green light from Muslim representatives and medical ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Cow dung tarnishes university ceremony

Cow dung tarnishes university ceremonyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Refusing the presence of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, students from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) blocked the entrance gate in their Dermaga campus barring other high ranking government officials and dignitaries as ...

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/Sapirin on poverty, Sutiyoso on vanity

Sapirin on poverty, Sutiyoso on vanityHera Diani and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This is a story of South African diamond and Saripin the taxi driver.

Sun, 19 Jan 2003

JP/What you need to know when purchasing an apartment

What you need to know when purchasing an apartmentLynnette Johnson, and Ipung Rachmaningtyas, Contributor, Jakarta When considering the purchase of an apartment unit in Jakarta, whether as your home or as an investment rental property there is no doubt that you will have to examine more than one ...