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30 articles.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Taking the waters, and making a wish, at Guci hot springs

Taking the waters, and making a wish, at Guci hot springsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Guci in the regency of Tegal is known as a major tourist destination in Central Java for its mountainous landscape, cool air and natural hot springs believed to have healing ...

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/The Spice Garden: A proxy clash of civilizations

The Spice Garden: A proxy clash of civilizationsRich Simons, Contributor, Jakarta The Spice Garden Michael Vatikiotis, Equinox Publishing, Jakarta, 2003 253 ppNot too long ago (about four years, to be exact) and not too far away, there was an idyllic tropical isle called Noli, where the gentle ...

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/New York City: Shining bright as a place for all the family

New York City: Shining bright as a place for all the familyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, New York City, New York Fall in New York City is a romantic season, and probably the best time to visit the most dynamic and culturally diverse city in the world.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Smart shopping tips

Smart shopping tips Shopping can be a pleasure or a chore. If you know the secret, shopping can be fun, and more importantly, with good planning, you can guard yourself against the temptation of goods that you don't need.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Idul Fitri

Idul Fitri Keeping it fun and festive in the homeMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hotels and restaurants may try their darndest to get people out to sample their wares on the special days of Idul Fitri, but tradition dies hard.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Ayu, Liu meet in ITF junior finals

Ayu, Liu meet in ITF junior finalsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Liu Wan Ting and Ayu Fani Damayanti lived up to the billings to meet in the finals of the 2003 ITF Junior Tennis Championships after defeating their lower rated opponents in the semifinals at the Bung Karno tennis courts ...

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Probe continues into abuse of housemaids despite move to settle amicably

Probe continues into abuse of housemaids despite move to settle amicablyP.C. Naommy and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have refused to drop charges against an employer accused of abusing her housemaids, despite efforts made by the victims' families to settle the matter amicably, ...

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Counting their blessings

Counting their blessingsEvery year, Muslims the world over observe the fasting month of Ramadhan, a special period of spiritual enrichment and contemplation.It's also a time to think of the less fortunate, who continue to fulfill their religious obligations despite the hardships confronting them.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Sculptors carving out their place on the arts map

Sculptors carving out their place on the arts mapCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Amid the vibrancy of an art market dominated by works of painters, sculptors find themselves marginalized.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/On the record

On the record Artist : StarsailorAlbum : Silence Is Easy (EMI Music)James Walsh's willowy falsetto creates quite an effect, and makes one wonder if Starsailor's songs would be quite as good if somebody else sang them.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Now showing

Now showing Intolerable Cruelty (Comedy/Romance, 100 minutes) Starring George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Billy Bob Thornton. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.The Coen Brothers go lite and sink their unique cinematic teeth into screwball comedy.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Installment of governor opposed

Installment of governor opposedNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Opposition is mounting to the decision by the central government to install Brig. Gen. Abraham Octovianus Atururi as the acting governor of the newly established West Irian Jaya province.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Championed as a cure for many ills

Championed as a cure for many ills Cabbage and radish are the most widely used vegetables in making kimchi, but many other vegetables, as well as seafood, are part of the mix.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/'Republika' told to use its right to reply

'Republika' told to use its right to replyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) called on Saturday for the Republika daily to exercise its right to reply instead of resorting to legal action in response to a report run by The Jakarta Post which it says has ...

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Sculptors carving out their place on the arts map

Sculptors carving out their place on the arts mapCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaAmid the vibrancy of an art market dominated by works of painters, sculptors find themselves marginalized.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Speaking in tongues: That ain't no way to treat a language

Speaking in tongues: That ain't no way to treat a language I was at a coffee shop with a couple of friends, catching up on gossip before we had to return to our dreary offices, when a young woman at the next table turned to us and asked in American- accented English whether she could have a light.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Kimchi: Korea strives to keep tradition on the menu

Kimchi: Korea strives to keep tradition on the menuHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Seoul A cloyingly sharp smell hung in the air at the aT Center's exhibition hall here, site of Kimchi Expo 2003 last week.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Feeling the heat at the Ciater hot springs

Feeling the heat at the Ciater hot springsT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Ciater, West Java A row of people sat at the side of a shallow lake with a small waterfall that stands amid a beautiful natural setting.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Onno build bridges across the digital divide

Onno build bridges across the digital divideVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta When Onno Purbo walks into a room, it immediately lightens up. Relaxed, easy going and gregarious, strangers might assume he is a grad student meeting old friends.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Mob burns down courthouse after priest sentenced

Mob burns down courthouse after priest sentencedJemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of local residents set ablaze a district courthouse on Flores Island on Saturday, shortly after a judge declared guilty a local Catholic leader in a defamation case.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/DIY decorating

DIY decorating * Make sure to keep this year's decorative elements because they can be used in the future. * Choose a theme that matches with the interior design and decide on it at least a week before the event to allow enough time to prepare.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Shoppers start flocking to shopping malls

Shoppers start flocking to shopping mallsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Not even bomb threats can stop shoppers from flocking to Indonesian malls during the months of November and December, as their only concern is to get everything they need to celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Take a bite out of the Big Apple's array of arts, culture and sights

Take a bite out of the Big Apple's array of arts, culture and sights Savvy visitors are finding out what native New Yorkers already know: You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy New York City and you don't have to be a millionaire or a bank executive.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Still playing

Still playing The Rundown (Action/Adventure/Comedy, 104 minutes) Starring The Rock, Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson. Christopher Walken. Directed by Peter Berg. A professional retriever is hired to bring back a young man from a jungle in Brazil.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Getting there

Getting there Ciater is located 32 kilometers from Bandung, the capital of West Java, and 185 kilometers from Jakarta.If you are driving from Jakarta, take Cikampek toll road. Exit at the Sadang Gate, proceeding in the direction of Subang, passing the small town called Kalijati.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Fasting: How to do it safely during pregnancy

Fasting: How to do it safely during pregnancyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being pregnant and fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan are blessings for Muslim women, but they may find themselves confused when the two come together at the same time.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist : EnigmaAlbum : Voyageur (EMI Music)Gone are the days of monk choral ensembles, ethnic samples and flutes of the classic Enigma sound.Ever since the multimillion-selling debut MDMXC A.D.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Rebel leader jailed for 17 years

Rebel leader jailed for 17 yearsTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The Lhokseumawe District Court sentenced on Saturday a commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s armed wing to 17 years in prison for treason, illegal arms possession and extortion.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Idul Fitri: Keeping decorations fun and festive

Idul Fitri: Keeping decorations fun and festiveMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hotels and restaurants may try their darndest to get people out to sample their wares on the special days of Idul Fitri, but tradition dies hard.

Sun, 16 Nov 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 16, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 16, 2003Exhibitions* An exhibition of over 100 terracottas from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m.