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Searching for all articles published on 2005-07-17 ...

43 articles.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/JP/8/mao

JP/8/maoJung Chang and John Halliday were in Jakarta on July 9 as part of a global book tour to launch Mao: The Unknown Story (Jonathan Cape, June 2, 2005), which shatters the cult image surrounding the 20th-century Chinese leader, at the Periplus Bookshop in Kemang, South Jakarta.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Bogor disperses Ahmadiyah, sends followers home

Bogor disperses Ahmadiyah, sends followers homeTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorBogor Police were still guarding the vacant compound of the Ahmadiyah Indonesia Congregation (JAI) on Jl.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Top schools offer quality but expensive education

Top schools offer quality but expensive educationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education is not cheap and a good education can be very expensive.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Hair moisturizer for busy women

Hair moisturizer for busy women A polluted environment and air conditioning is damaging for hair and makes it frizzy but many women, especially working women do not have much time to care for their hair.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/State still fails to provide free basic education

State still fails to provide free basic educationAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though the government promised to provide free basic education for all school-age children across the country starting this year, most schools are still making new students pay an "entrance fee".

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Most RI women don't consider themselves pretty

Most RI women don't consider themselves prettyA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A young woman sits and seems to be talking to herself," When I walked into a mall, I looked at the mirror, wow, how beautiful my hair is." It's the closing line of a television advertisement for Dove shampoo.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/New a-la-carte menu at JW Marriott

New a-la-carte menu at JW Marriott For Chinese foods lovers, the special promotion from Pearl Chinese Restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel should be highly considered.Rated as one the finest Chinese restaurants in town, Pearl constantly brings innovative dishes to its customers.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Siskel: A life's journey from scholar to philanthropist

Siskel: A life's journey from scholar to philanthropistChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter almost 30 years in Indonesia, Ford Foundation Indonesia representative Suzanne E.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/A long, strange week in London

A long, strange week in London What a long, strange week it's been in London. No sooner had I written last week's piece about Britain's health and safety fascists than London's underground train network was bombed at several locations.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Artist : The Wallflowers Album : Rebel, Sweetheart

Artist : The Wallflowers Album : Rebel, Sweetheart It turns out, apples do fall far from the tree.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Wedding bedroom designs at Da Vinci

Wedding bedroom designs at Da Vinci The wedding day is a memorable occasion. Elaborate arrangements are often prepared for the momentous event, especially for the bridal suite.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/TV Program: Sunday, July 17, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, July 17, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Hero Classic8:00 Children Show: Arena 1238:30 Sport Quiz9:00 Music10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:00 p.m.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Clothes made for the real world

Clothes made for the real worldDean Sjahmedi, Contributor, Jakarta Explosive, fun fashion creations from 91 students went on show in Jakarta recently in a glitzy, graduation-night catwalk show that audience members said was just like the real thing.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/New camcorder from JVC

New camcorder from JVC Movies can now be made not only by professionals, but also ordinary people who do not have cinematographic background. The latter can film their daily lives using camrecorders such as the new release from JVC.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Rainforest festival on a high note

Rainforest festival on a high noteTan Hee Hui, Contributor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For various reasons, most Malaysian-organized music festivals seldom see overwhelming turnouts.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

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Ceremony brings villagers back together ...

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Important attribute in feeling beautiful

Important attribute in feeling beautifulSatisfactionSatisfied with your beauty? Depends on whom you ask. When it comes specifically to beauty, again satisfaction varies by country and to some degree by marriage and children.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Good basic education out of reach for low-income families

Good basic education out of reach for low-income familiesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has promised to provide free basic education starting this year.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Need-based scholarships abound, but information needs publicity

Need-based scholarships abound, but information needs publicityA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sitting on a bench near a dump, Harsya, a 40-year-old scavenger, said he was relieved to have received a donation from a foundation to cover his daughter's school enrollment fee.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Malaysian booming palm oil industry threatens Borneo's fauna

Malaysian booming palm oil industry threatens Borneo's faunaFrank Brandmaier, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Sandakan, Malaysia Colorful tourism brochures promise an untamed wilderness, steaming jungles and an enormous variety of flora and fauna.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Artist : Black Eyed Peas, Album : Monkey Business (A&M)

Artist : Black Eyed Peas, Album : Monkey Business (A&M) Once a band reaches cult status for ushering in a musical novelty and hits pay dirt, a cartoon version of the new star soon emerges.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finals

Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a bleak Saturday for local junior badminton, with all singles and doubles players eliminated in the semifinals of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Photo A JP/P.J. Leo

Photo A JP/P.J. LeoLET US STAY!: Street vendors react in anger against city police, who asked them to move out from below the Senen overpass in Central Jakarta. City authorities have ruled that operating their businesses at the site is illegal.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/IKJ stages 'Montserrat' at GKJ

IKJ stages 'Montserrat' at GKJ Watching a drama could be something interesting to do over the current school vacation. And Montserrat, which will be staged by students of the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), could well be a good choice.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/ The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central

The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central Java have been growing flowers and decorative plants for centuries. While many Nglurah people have moved away from the village, they continue to work as flower sellers.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Wining-dining at the Borobudur

Wining-dining at the Borobudur For its imbibers, wine is not just a drink, but a lifestyle. Drinking wine has become a trend here with several groups of wine lovers being established.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Malaysia's girls enjoy fairy-tale run

Malaysia's girls enjoy fairy-tale runMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No one expected the Malaysian girls' team would defy the odds to reach the team final of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship here this week.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Music based on Sapardi's poems at TIM

Music based on Sapardi's poems at TIM There are several ways for people to enjoy or appreciate the poems they love: one way is read them; another is to turn them into song lyrics.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Ex-PKI detainees live in remote village

Ex-PKI detainees live in remote villageRusman, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Former soldier Oentoeng Soejanto, 65, never imagined that his love for acting would lead him to spend nearly half his life in a village designated for ex-prisoners accused of being members of the outlawed Communist Party of ...

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

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A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Glodok area of West Jakarta has for decades been known as the electronics hub of Jakarta, even the country.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/TV prices falling despite weaker rupiah

TV prices falling despite weaker rupiahDoharto J. Simatupang, Contributor, Jakarta Though the rupiah has weakened against the U.S. dollar, the domestic audio-video market has not suffered.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/[i]Jung Chang and Jon Halliday were in Jakarta on July 9 as part of

Jung Chang and Jon Halliday were in Jakarta on July 9 as part of a global book tour to launch Mao: The Unknown Story (Jonathan Cape, June 2, 2005), which shatters the cult image surrounding the 20th-century Chinese leader, at the Periplus Bookshop in Kemang, South Jakarta.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Investigative scholars shatter myth of Mao

Investigative scholars shatter myth of MaoChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJung Chang and John Halliday were in Jakarta on July 9 as part of a global book tour to launch Mao: The Unknown Story (Jonathan Cape, June 2, 2005), which shatters the cult image surrounding the 20th-century Chinese ...

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/You have problems with Jakarta? Share it with 'Bang' Yos

You have problems with Jakarta? Share it with 'Bang' YosDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Living in the capital is not easy with its uncontrolled development, pollution, traffic snarls and, more recently, flooded streets.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Indonesian mums great, dads coolest in Asia: survey

Indonesian mums great, dads coolest in Asia: survey Despite the increasing reports on child abuse here, Indonesian parents are among the best in Asia, according to a recent survey on children's perceptions.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Good news for jaded couch potatoes

Good news for jaded couch potatoesLong ago, when I lived on the frozen shores of Lake Malaren in Stockholm, I turned into a couch potato. Well, eight months of winter will do that to the most hardy of "exotic summer flowers", as Bergensk Tidende once called me.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Forget your old TV, it is flats-screen era

Forget your old TV, it is flats-screen eraDoharto J. Simatupang, Contributor, Jakarta When Sony launched its Wega Series flat-screen televisions here in late 1998 -- the first in the country -- people were impressed but the sales were thin.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/America's love-hate relationship with the world

America's love-hate relationship with the worldMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Published seven years after the much heralded Can Asians Think?, Kishore Mahbubani's second book pays homage to his favorite country -- the United States of America.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 17, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 17, 2005Exhibitions* Fine Arts Surat Kepada Emilio Sabadell; Tiga Hari Dalam Sepatu by Hanafi, at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Filippo Sciascia: Exploring the digital world

Filippo Sciascia: Exploring the digital world A solo exhibition by native Italian artist Filippo Sciascia is being held at the Gaya Fusion gallery in Ubud, Bali from July 16 to Aug. 16.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Flatbed scanners digitize your old slides and negatives

Flatbed scanners digitize your old slides and negativesBerti Kolbow, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Bochum, Germany A scanner may well be the second most important peripheral on your desk.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/Ultra portable notebook from Zyrex

Ultra portable notebook from Zyrex The demand for portable notebooks is increasing in line with the mobility of executives. Nowadays, we can see many students and executives using their notebooks in public places, including cafes.

Sun, 17 Jul 2005

JP/A place to escape traffic jams

A place to escape traffic jamsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A girl, who lives in Cikarang, West Java, called her boyfriend asking her to pick her up at the Plaza Semanggi."Why Plaza Semanggi?" her boyfriend, who lives in Depok, West Java, asked."Because it's easy to reach.