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48 articles.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Electronic outlets offer single brand products

Electronic outlets offer single brand productsKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta"We are buying this digital camera, aren't we?" a young boy nervously asked his father. "There is no need for us to rush. There are various types of digital cameras.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Train blaze stirs panic in Cepu

Train blaze stirs panic in CepuBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Cepu Evening prayers had just finished. A group of people stayed on at the small mosque, some praying and others reciting from the Koran.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/House reluctant to give 'privileges'

House reluctant to give 'privileges'Tiarma Siboro and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives has set up a special commission to draft a revision of Law No.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Patients on the mend, but another woman tests positive

Patients on the mend, but another woman tests positiveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some patients displaying bird flu symptoms at the Sulianti Saroso Infectious Diseases Hospital in North Jakarta were improving, but another woman was declared to have tested positive for the virus on Saturday.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Playful fish and rowing grannies in Wakatobi waters

Playful fish and rowing grannies in Wakatobi watersAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post/Wanci, Southeast Sulawesi Too little time, too much to explore around the sparkling waters and white-sand isles off the tip of Southeast Sulawesi.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/JP/14/Malang

JP/14/Malang From Malang to victorySyahmedi Dean Contributor/Jakarta The prestigious 2005 Fashion Designer Contest (LPM) held on Sept.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/INTime opens outlet at PIM II

INTime opens outlet at PIM II INTime, Indonesia's trendsetting watch retailer has opened its second outlet at Pondok Indah Mall II in South Jakarta.The new 11 square-meter outlet brings a breath of fresh air to the industry, with a brand-new look in watch retailing space.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/JP/15/Dayak

JP/15/DayakPreserving Dayak traditional instruments Bambang Bider Contributor/The Jakarta Post When I called on him at his house for an interview, Dayak artist Kristian Mara was helping his pet monkey drink a glass of chocolate milk. "Well, I don't do this because I have lots of money.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/JP/6/Watch

JP/6/WatchHigh-end watches - a lucrative businessBy Susanna Tjokro s_tjokro@yahoo.com "It's a status symbol, just like a vehicle. However, while you can't bring your car into the meeting room, you certainly can wear your watch in a business meeting," says my former boss about her Rolex.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Mass circumcision at Undip

Mass circumcision at Undip To commemorate its 48th anniversary on Oct. 15, the state-run Diponegoro University of Semarang, Central Java, has organized a mass circumcision, free medical services, sports and a puppet show.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Plasma TVs becoming more affordable

Plasma TVs becoming more affordable The hottest topic of discussion around the country is the government's plan to raise fuel prices in early October. It is feared the higher fuel prices will affect businesses, and in the audio-video market prices have shown a slight uptick.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Long wait is over for Persipura

Long wait is over for PersipuraNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Papuans have ample reason to rejoice after Persipura Jayapura exceeded even its own expectations by reaching the 2005 Indonesian Soccer League final."This is indeed a blessing," Persipura manager M.R.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Home entertainment: For home theater use, DLP or LCD projector?

Home entertainment: For home theater use, DLP or LCD projector? For anyone who would like to set up a home theater, a projector is among the options worth considering.Indeed, projectors are already widely used by professionals and amateurs alike.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Swarovski introduces new collections

Swarovski introduces new collections International crystal giftware shop Swarovski has launched a new collection for the fall-winter 2005-2006 with a theme "In the Mood for Ice".

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Trisakti student congress: Comparative study in Gudeg land

Trisakti student congress: Comparative study in Gudeg land The Congress of the Trisakti Student Society carried out a comparative study in Yogyakarta from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2005. Two of the participants, Aditya Andika and Mario Joseph Pierre, recall their activity in the city of culture.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/JP/4/Oscar

JP/4/Oscar Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strength T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Since he was child, the boy often received admonitions from people surrounding him, including his mother, who frowned upon his feminity. Today, many still consider him "weird", he says.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Host players secure two titles, Sony shut out

Host players secure two titles, Sony shut outMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although host players assured themselves two doubles titles on Saturday in badminton's Indonesia Open, a local representative is noticeably absent from Sunday's prestigious men's singles final.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Wedding Crashers (Comedy/Romance, 119 minutes) Starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken, Rachel McAdams. Directed by David Dobkin. Produced by New Line Cinema John (Wilson) and Jeremy (Vaughn) love to go to weddings to get good food and to get laid.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Taekwondo competition proves popular

Taekwondo competition proves popular More than 260 students from universities across the country are competing in the National Taekwondo Competition at the Widyatama University of Bandung.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Lampung poet champions literary appreciation

Lampung poet champions literary appreciation Among his fellow poets and cultural community, Iswadi Pratama is known as lurah, the chief, or pengayom, the protector, of Lampung literature.For almost 15 years, Iswadi, 34, has been working in the area of arts and culture.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Spreading artistic legacy of Indonesia's skilled craftspeople

Spreading artistic legacy of Indonesia's skilled craftspeopleMade in Indonesia: A Tribute to the Country's Craftspeople Warwick Purser, photography by Rio Helmi Equinox Publishing, September 2005 160 pp (hardcover) Rp 295,000The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hand-crafted items, no matter their quality, ...

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Two decades of Sotheby's in Singapore

Two decades of Sotheby's in SingaporeCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta When Samuel Baker started selling old books from the libraries of such persons like the Ret. Hon.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/How to get there:

How to get there:o Flights from Jakarta to Kendari range from around Rp 700,000 to under Rp 1 million, with Lion Air or Garuda Airways.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Ethics of journalism in Aceh

Ethics of journalism in AcehNani Afrida, Correspondent/Banda Aceh A friend from an electronic media company stationed in Aceh apparently lost her temper after a meeting with Sofyan Dawood, spokesperson of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), because everyone, particularly the military, were asking her ...

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Can men use women's products?

Can men use women's products? A renovated locker room for visiting football teams was unveiled at the University of Iowa recently. Everything in the room -- the walls, flooring, urinals -- was in a particularly effeminate shade of pink to intimidate, belittle and psych out the team's opponents.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Artist: Alanis Morissette

Artist: Alanis Morissette Album: Jagged Little Pill Acoustic (Maverick/Warner) In 1995, an angry young woman burst onto the global music scene with a raw and edgy album that went on to sell 30 million copies and become one of the biggest-selling albums in history.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Citizenship rules need revision

Citizenship rules need revision The House of Representatives is now working on the revision of the Citizenship Law (No. 62/1958), which has caused many difficulties for couples of different nationalities.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Shu Uemura offers colorful eyelashes

Shu Uemura offers colorful eyelashes Shu Uemura, a well-known Japanese cosmetic company, has set up an outlet called Tokyo Lash Bar at Sogo Department Store in Plaza Senayan, which provides a professional make-up and fake eyelashes service.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Quality management seminar at Trisakti

Quality management seminar at Trisakti To publicize developments in information technology (IT) applications for quality management, Trisakti University will hold a two-day seminar on Nov. 30.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Do the cop shop bop?

Do the cop shop bop? Indonesian policemen, noble upholders of the law, with their voluminous peaked caps and their epaulets the size of telephone directories. Love them or loathe them, you are bound to run into the medium-length arm of Indonesian law enforcement sooner or later.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/'e-Learning' workshop at Binus

'e-Learning' workshop at Binus The privately-run Bina Nusantara University and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are holding a national seminar and workshop on Internet learning on Sept. 28.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 25, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 25, 2005Exhibitions* Balinese Wooden Sculpture Kayuning Kayu Essence of Wood, Hadiprana Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194715), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25 * Peter van Dongen Cartoon Exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Mixed marriages: Law hurts happiness

Mixed marriages: Law hurts happinessHera Diani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Marrying foreigners may mean more love and happiness for many, financial security for others, in addition to the prospect of having beautiful children of mixed blood who someday may become models or actors.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Keeping up with the Jones' at the Hajjah's place ...

Keeping up with the Jones' at the Hajjah's place ... After months of being absent, Rizka -- my wife -- received an invitation to attend a regular Koran reading at our neighbor's house just a few doors away.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/The implications of the citizenship law on mixed marriages

The implications of the citizenship law on mixed marriagesFor children of mixed marriages: Children automatically take the fathers' citizenship.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Sky High (Action/Family/Comedy, 102 minutes) Starring Kurt Russel, Kelly Preston, Lynda Carter, Michael Angarano. Directed by Mike Mitchell. Produced by Walt Disney.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Anoi: Welcome to Vietnam

Anoi: Welcome to VietnamKaren Stingemore, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As Vietnam's popularity as a tourist destination grows, so does the reputation of its food, with people around world opening restaurants to capitalize on the country's fresh and fragrant cuisine.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/From Malang to victory

From Malang to victorySyahmedi Dean, Contributor/Jakarta The prestigious 2005 Fashion Designer Contest (LPM) held on Sept.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/JP/14/Malang

JP/14/Malang From Malang to victorySyahmedi Dean Contributor/Jakarta The prestigious 2005 Fashion Designer Contest (LPM) held on Sept.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Patching into the 'Buzz'

Patching into the 'Buzz' CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Atmajaya softball team seeks home runs

Atmajaya softball team seeks home runsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Established 10 years ago, the baseball and softball club of Atmajaya University (BSAJ) has produced one umpire and one score keeper who meet national standards.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strength

Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strengthT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta Since he was child, the boy often received admonitions from people surrounding him, including his mother, who frowned upon his feminity. Today, many still consider him "weird", he says.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Beauty requires health and confidence

Beauty requires health and confidenceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Three young women chatted in a bedroom. They were talking about some articles in a magazine. Everyone looked happy when suddenly one of them grumbled about her lack of confidence in speaking before the public.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/JP/4/Oscar

JP/4/Oscar Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strength T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Since he was child, the boy often received admonitions from people surrounding him, including his mother, who frowned upon his feminity. Today, many still consider him "weird", he says.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Artist: Various Artists

Artist: Various Artists Album: Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen (Hollywood/Sony BMG) You'd be forgiven for approaching tribute albums with great trepidation.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Panasonic launches Viera Plasma TVs

Panasonic launches Viera Plasma TVs Anticipating TV trends, PT Panasonic Gobel Indonesia has launched a new series of Viera Plasma TV.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/For Sarah, beauty is healthy hair and skin

For Sarah, beauty is healthy hair and skinKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta There was something different about actor, TV presenter, magazine editor and mother Sarah Sechan when she showed up as an MC at a beauty promotion recently.

Sun, 25 Sep 2005

JP/Jakarta Fear Factor: A new approach for city branding

Jakarta Fear Factor: A new approach for city brandingMarko, Retno Nindya Prastiwi and Tommy Gunawan, BiNus International/Jakarta Some people think that it is impossible to sell a city, especially one like Jakarta.