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34 articles.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Indonesia thumps NZ to stay in Group 1

Indonesia thumps NZ to stay in Group 1Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has retained its place in Asia-Oceania Group 1 for next season's Davis Cup after securing an overall 3-0 win on Saturday over New Zealand in their second round playoffs at the Bung Karno Open Tennis Stadium in ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Nova, Vita through to Japan Open final

Nova, Vita through to Japan Open finalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nova Widianto and Vita Marissa of Indonesia advanced to the mixed doubles final at the Japan Open after dispatching Jens Eriksen and Mette Schjoldager of Denmark 15-5, 15-12 in the semifinals on Saturday.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Still playing

Still playing Along Came Polly (Romance/Drama, 90 minutes) Starring Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Alex Baldwin, Hank Azaria. Directed by John Hamburg.An insurance analyst takes a high risk by dating again after he got his heart broken.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Easier to become a minister than a legislator

Easier to become a minister than a legislatorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One thing that people tend to overlook regarding the legislative election is the fact that it is easier to become a minister than a legislator.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Excuse me? When customer service is missing in action

Excuse me? When customer service is missing in actionKrabbe K. Piting Contributor JakartaRemember that scene from Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts' Vivian was brushed off by the mightier-than-thou Rodeo Drive shop assistant? I had to stop myself from shouting "Go Vivian!" when she turned up at ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/India: Among the 'sandcastles' of royal Rajasthan

India: Among the 'sandcastles' of royal RajasthanKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor Rajasthan, India Strictly speaking, the fortified castles in North Rajasthan -- Jaisalmer and Jodhpur to name two of the areas -- are not sand structures.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/What's your poison? Finding some stress relief

What's your poison? Finding some stress reliefAida Greenbury, Contributor, Jakarta Living in this decrepit metropolitan city can be really depressing.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip home

Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip homeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Designer Farah Angsana sat elegantly behind a desk in the study of the Grand Hyatt's penthouse, where she had a trunk sale recently.She admitted she was emotionally and physically exhausted.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Parties up the ante over 'unfair' polls

Parties up the ante over 'unfair' pollsM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of political parties rejecting the legitimacy of this year's legislative election has grown -- and so have their demands.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : Indigo GirlsAlbum : All That We Let In (Sony Music) Their career spans 19 years and they produced some of the best contemporary pop folk music of the '90s.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Guests need more than just comfortable rooms

Guests need more than just comfortable roomsSudibyo M. Wiradji and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post/Contributor, Jakarta At most star-rated hotels, the guests are considered kings who are highly valued, which means that customer satisfaction is the hotels' highest priority.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/India: Among the 'sandcastles' of royal Rajasthan

India: Among the 'sandcastles' of royal RajasthanKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Rajasthan, India Strictly speaking, the fortified castles in North Rajasthan -- Jaisalmer and Jodhpur to name two of the areas -- are not sand structures.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Now showing

Now showing Elf (Comedy/Family, 95 minutes) Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay. Directed by Jon Favreau.If you are still traumatized by Jim Carrey playing the Grinch or Mike Meyers playing the Cat in the Hat, let me ease your worries now.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : The VinesAlbum : Winning Days (EMI Music) There is something that distinguishes The Vines from the other "The" bands, making the Australian lads sound sincere and unpretentious instead of a blatant rip off of old school rock 'n' roll.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/House of Irsan steps into a brave new world

House of Irsan steps into a brave new worldAgatha Belinda, Contributor, Nusa Dua, Bali Ready or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion in Indonesia, thanks to Bali-based fashion designer Irsan.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Eenie, meenie, miney, mo, who to vote for?

Eenie, meenie, miney, mo, who to vote for? "Wake up! It's time for the festival of democracy!" shouted my boyfriend over the phone last Monday morning.Although irritated to be awoken so early on the national holiday, I was surprised by his enthusiasm for the legislative election.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/No joke: TV reality shows cross the line into humiliation

No joke: TV reality shows cross the line into humiliationRoman Kap Contributor JakartaWhen Monday night comes around, millions of the people the world over end the first day of the week as wide-eyed blobs of protoplasm who wrap themselves around their couches in front of the lighted magic box, ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Not just for laughs with comic actor Mat

Not just for laughs with comic actor MatAdhi Abhiyasa, Contributor, Jakarta Anyone who says that the cachet of beautiful faces is the only trick to earn high ratings and commercial benefits should stand corrected right here, right now.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Persijatim stuns Persikota as league resumes after poll break

Persijatim stuns Persikota as league resumes after poll breakMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang After almost a month-long break due to the campaigning period for legislative elections, the Indonesian premier soccer league resumed on Saturday with Persijatim of Surakarta upsetting ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/India: Among the 'sandcastles' of royal Rajasthan

India: Among the 'sandcastles' of royal RajasthanKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor Rajasthan, India Strictly speaking, the fortified castles in North Rajasthan -- Jaisalmer and Jodhpur to name two of the areas -- are not sand structures.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Trio of designers show their stuff

Trio of designers show their stuff In a recent interview here, Indonesian-born designer Farah Angsana said it was strange and sad that she had to go all the way to Paris to make her name.But she also noted the outstanding talent to be found here.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Nearly 70 percent of Jakarta counted, Mooryati sitting pretty

Nearly 70 percent of Jakarta counted, Mooryati sitting prettyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 70 percent of some six million ballot papers in Jakarta have been counted as of Saturday at 8 p.m., the sixth day after the April 5 legislative election.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Not just for laughs with comic actor Mat

Not just for laughs with comic actor MatAdhi Abhiyasa Contributor JakartaAnyone who says a cache of beautiful faces is the only trick to earn high ratings and commercial benefits should stand corrected right here, right now. Turn on private TV station TransTV any night of the week from 6 p.m.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/If only we could turn back time

If only we could turn back timeDewi K It was still cold that late afternoon after the rain. I sat on the rear porch, facing the small garden. I gently stroked my chair, and it was as cold as my heart. There was a chill about everything in the house.You were buried early this afternoon.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Designer Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip home

Designer Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip homeHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Designer Farah Angsana sat elegantly behind a desk in the study of the Grand Hyatt's penthouse, where she had a trunk sale recently.She admitted she was exhausted, both emotionally and physically.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/What's your poison? Finding some stress relief

What's your poison? Finding some stress reliefAida Greenbury Contributor JakartaLiving in this decrepit metropolitan city can be really depressing.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Excuse me? When customer service is missing in action

Excuse me? When customer service is missing in actionKrabbe K. Piting, Contributor, Jakarta Remember that scene from Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts' Vivian was brushed off by the mightier-than-thou Rodeo Drive shop assistant? I had to stop myself from shouting "Go Vivian!" when she turned up at ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/No joke: TV reality shows cross the line into humiliation

No joke: TV reality shows cross the line into humiliationRoman Kap, Contributor, Jakarta When Monday night comes around, millions of people the world over end the first day of the week as wide-eyed blobs of protoplasm who wrap themselves around their couches in front of the lighted magic box, ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Getting the word out

Getting the word out It was a Sunday afternoon, as Doom Island residents in Sorong, Papua, waited for the arrival of Sri Rosiati and Sri Irianingsih, better known as the "twin sister teachers" and founders of the Kartini Emergency School for underprivileged children in Jakarta.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/PDI-P ahead but Golkar controls more provinces

PDI-P ahead but Golkar controls more provincesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) maintained the slimmest of leads in the legislative election on Saturday, but House Speaker Akbar Tandjung's Golkar Party ruled in more than ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/House of Irsan steps into a brave new world

House of Irsan steps into a brave new worldAgatha Belinda Contributor Nusa Dua, BaliReady or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion in Indonesia, thanks to Bali-based fashion designer Irsan.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Voting abroad not all fun and games

Voting abroad not all fun and gamesDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia If it had not been for the security check at the gate, the atmosphere inside would have reminded a visitor of a party in full swing.

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Seven hurt as gunmen attack Poso church

Seven hurt as gunmen attack Poso churchRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Two unidentified gunmen stormed into a church in the troubled region of Poso on Saturday night, firing a hail of bullets at a congregation attending an Easter sermon and injuring seven, including a ...

Sun, 11 Apr 2004

JP/Public relations: Exciting jobs but quite challenging

Public relations: Exciting jobs but quite challengingT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta The phone kept ringing. Dozens of different people called her, asking the same questions. The woman was stressed, tired and weary, but she tried her best to keep calm and answer the questions patiently.