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Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Communicate visually with Web cameras
Communicate visually with Web camerasZatni Arbi, Columnist, The Jakarta Post Tired of trying to type away at the speed of your thoughts when chatting over the Internet? Web cameras, or Webcams as they are more widely known today, may save your wrists from repetitive strain injury.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Hike in various tariffs
Hike in various tariffsFrom Media Indonesia The Media Indonesia edition of Jan. 2, 2001 published a story titled The government will soon increase fuel prices". Every year ordinary people are burdened with the fear of a fresh fuel price rise.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace process
Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace processKirsten E. Schulze, Professor, International History, London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of syariah law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah...
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Attacker killed in Ambon assault
Attacker killed in Ambon assaultOktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fresh violence erupted in Ambon, the site of an ongoing sectarian conflict, on Monday when a group of gunmen attacked Rutong Village in the Ambon mayoralty, leaving one attacker dead and four injured.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
RI gas demand to increase as fuel subsidy dries up
RI gas demand to increase as fuel subsidy dries upMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the progressive reduction in the fuel subsidy and its complete removal in 2004, the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a source of energy in the country will inevitably rise particularly due to...
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
JP/4/ACEH
JP/4/ACEH Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh Kirsten E. Schulze Professor, International History London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of Syariah Law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah...
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Experts expect stock market to weaken this week
Experts expect stock market to weaken this weekThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped last week by six percent on the back of significant gains in blue chip shares, but profit taking will likely push the Index down slightly this week, according to analysts.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Should teachers
Should teachers have degrees?From Pikiran Rakyat Reading a news story titled The bill on national education, teachers should have at least a S-1 degree to be licensed to teach published on Dec. 29, 2001, I, as a teacher, need to respond to the statement made by Prof. Dr.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
* Headlines: Radicalism taints image of Islam 2
* Headlines: Radicalism taints image of Islam 2* Opinion: Leaders undermine Aceh peace process 4* City: Street vigilantism continues 6* Archipelago: Ambon does not typify Indonesia 7 * National: Conspiracy behind labor cases 8* World: Hopes in India-Pakistan stand-off 10* Business: Stock market to...
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Rahardi's case to go to court soon
Rahardi's case to go to court soon JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office will soon file the case against former chief of the State Logistics Agency, Rahardi Ramelan, with Central Jakarta District Court, an official said.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002
Wolfowitz' statement
Wolfowitz' statement It is hard to distinguish whether the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz' statement is a warning sign for the Indonesian government or part of the big scenario of the U.S.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Govt told to broach FTA with Japan
Govt told to broach FTA with JapanAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic experts say that the Indonesian government must take advantage of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit here to pursue the establishment of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the world's...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
GAM urges general strike to protest military brutality
GAM urges general strike to protest military brutalityIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has called a general strike starting Jan. 16 in the restive province as a move to protest (Indonesian) alleged military brutality against civilians.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Fact not fiction of a life telling tales
Fact not fiction of a life telling talesMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta It is fact not fabrication that David Alexander does little else in life except tell tales. The 53-year-old former school teacher has been traveling far and wide mesmerizing many with the magical art of story telling.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledge
Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledgeAendra H. Medita, Contributor, Jakarta In a quiet and humble way, when Suyatna Anirun passed on, he left behind him a legacy rich with glorious oeuvres for Indonesia's modern theater. In the early hours of Jan.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Crafting her legacy in jewelry design
Crafting her legacy in jewelry designRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali On Sept. 11 last year, when the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York collapsed into a heap of rubble, the hearts of a loving couple broke, too.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of Indonesia
Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of IndonesiaKate Connolly, Guardian News Service, Berlin Leni Riefenstahl, the film-maker whose propaganda documentaries turned Hitler into an icon, is attempting to rehabilitate herself after fifty years of vilification with the planned release later this...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
SMS-ing does not tell everything ... thankfully
SMS-ing does not tell everything ... thankfully Message failed. Resend?The three words appeared on my cell phone screen while attempting to send short messages to friends and family a few minutes after the beginning of the new year.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
When accuracy is a must
When accuracy is a mustI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta There are many ways for businesses to initiate projects, market their products, promote themselves or find partners.The traditional and most favored way used for such purposes, is by getting or placing corporate information through printed...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
The Internet offers much, much more
The Internet offers much, much moreBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post With the power of the Internet, you can access information on thousands of companies around the world in almost all business fields in a matter of seconds.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Indonesian Historiography By Sartono Kartodirdjo Kanisius Publisher, 2001 191 pp Rp 25,000 -------------------------------------------------------------- The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998,...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
[b]FOR ADVERTORIAL
FOR ADVERTORIAL SUNDAY JAN 13 InfomediaInfomedia: Maneuvering for leading position in information business PT Infomedia is developing new services to provide easier access to information. No longer limited to publishing telephone directories, Infomedia currently also offers on-line and call center...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Infomedia: Getting ready to take leading role in information business
Infomedia: Getting ready to take leading role in information business PT Infomedia has been in operation for over 25 years, and is poised to become a leader in the information business, providing information not only by conventional means but also those available through the Internet.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
[b]FOR ADVERTORIAL
FOR ADVERTORIAL SUNDAY JAN 13 InfomediaInfomedia: Getting ready to take leading role in information business PT Infomedia has been in operation for over 25 years, and is poised to become a leader in the information business, providing information not only by conventional means but also those...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Searching for ambience in a bowl
Searching for ambience in a bowlKenny Santana, Contributor, Jakarta Start practicing your chopsticks skills, guys! The noodle bar trend is coming to town, from the busiest hangout on the streets of Jakarta to the comfy boutique restaurants and food courts in shopping malls.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Malaysian tabloid cuts staff
Malaysian tabloid cuts staff MALAYSIA: Some 40 editorial staff on the Malaysian tabloid newspaper The Sun have been laid off by its publishers Sun Media Sdn Bhd, a union leader said Saturday.K. Kanan, chairman of the National Union of Journalist (NUJ)- Sun branch said the news was broken to...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
On the record
On the recordArtist : T-Five; Album : T-Five (Musica) On Bandung's clubbing scene, hip hop/R&B band T-Five is quite a veteran. And following in the footsteps of fellow Bandung-based groups The Groove and /rif, the nine-man band has released its self-titled debut album.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:00 Religious Teachings9:30 Music11:00 News11:30 Documentary12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Regional Program2:00 News4:30 Children's Program5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 TV Series: In The House7:30 Songs and...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Indonesian Historiography By Sartono Kartodirdjo Kanisius Publisher, 2001 191 pp Rp 25,000 -------------------------------------------------------------- The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998,...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Tough test awaits reigning champion Persija as soccer league kicks off
Tough test awaits reigning champion Persija as soccer league kicks offMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The match between reigning champion Persija and Pekanbaru side PSPS must be the most awaited encounter as the 2002 season's Indonesian soccer league kicks off on Sunday.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing
Setting the ground for Indonesian history writingIndonesian Historiography; By Sartono Kartodirdjo; Kanisius Publisher, 2001; 191 pp; Rp 25,000 The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998, needs no introduction as one of the country's most prominent historians.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
'This is who I am -- I have nothing to hide'
'This is who I am -- I have nothing to hide'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the local fashion world, designer Oscar Lawalata is something of a prodigy. Only 24, he already has three clothing lines (Oscar Lawalata, Oscar Oscar and Oscar Oscar Couture) and a division for uniform design to...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing
Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing Indonesian Historiography; By Sartono Kartodirdjo; Kanisius Publisher, 2001; 191 pp; Rp 25,000 The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998, needs no introduction as one of the country's most prominent historians.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
What triggers nagging headaches?
What triggers nagging headaches?Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Do you have recurring headaches?If so, you should begin analyzing your condition. This should include the situations in which headaches occur, and how frequently the attacks can be linked to routine things, like cold...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Flores: Full of fabulous culture
Flores: Full of fabulous culturePhilomena Reiss, Contributor, Maumere, Flores The 5:30 a.m. Merpati flight from Jakarta was too early for many in our tour group, but it is the only way to connect to a 9:30 a.m. departure to Labuhanbajo via Bima.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Southeast Asian film: A celluloid trove of culture
Southeast Asian film: A celluloid trove of cultureDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, AustraliaFilm in South East Asia: Views From the Region; Edited by David Hanan; Published by South East Asia-Pacific Audio Visual Archive Association (SEAPAVAA), Vietnam Film Institute and National Screen and...
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing
Setting the ground for Indonesian history writingIndonesian Historiography; By Sartono Kartodirdjo; Kanisius Publisher, 2001; 191 pp; Rp 25,000 The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998, needs no introduction as one of the country's most prominent historians.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Cookie does not crumble in Mona's hands
Cookie does not crumble in Mona's handsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A family tradition became a hobby and, later, a means of making a living for Mona Natasuria.The 29 year old now makes chocolate and cookies her business.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 31. * Painting Menjemput Impian by Damay, Yaqub Elka, Zeita Gallery, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 71, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002
RI, Japan for regional integration
RI, Japan for regional integrationAnnastashya Emmanuelle, Jakarta Indonesia voiced its support on Saturday for Japan's efforts to strengthen regional economic cooperation, a possible precursor to allowing Japan wider exposure to the Association of Southeast Asian Nation's (ASEAN) free trade regime.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Emmy Fitri
Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rising price of rice may not affect the middle to upper income households but it is surely having a major impact on the poor small-scale rice vendors.Upi Sobri, 52, said she had to close her business selling nasi uduk (rice cooked in coconut oil) to school...
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
1. Timbun - 8 x 4 lines
1. Timbun - 8 x 4 lines376 tons of hoarded kerosene confiscated2. Aceh - 20 x 2 linesYusuf Mangga Barani new Aceh police chief3. Diare - 20 x 2 linesDiarrhea affects more people in NTT: Official 4. Bridge - 20 x 2 linesRp 85b to be allocated for Suramadu bridge project
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Cathay Pacific apologizes
Cathay Pacific apologizes I refer to Ibu Tyas Harjanti's letter Cathay Pacific's service (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 10).First of all we like to extend our apologies to Ibu Harjanti for any inconvenience that happened to her daughter as a result of delayed baggage when she arrived in Beijing on Dec.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Koizumi wins Thailand's backing for his vision of free trade in Asia
Koizumi wins Thailand's backing for his vision of free trade in AsiaAgencies, Bangkok Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Friday won the backing of his Thai counterpart for a free trade vision in Southeast Asia, seen as Tokyo's counterweight to China's growing influence in the region.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
RI skaters dream of making it at Olympics
RI skaters dream of making it at OlympicsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta They may not have reached the level of American Michelle Kwan or Russian Ekaterina Gordieva but Tengku Siti Hafzah and Tengku Siti Nur Alia are undoubtedly among our best figure skaters.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Surfing the Internet for business data
Surfing the Internet for business dataBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta PostWith the power of the Internet, you can access information on thousands of companies around the world in almost all business fields in a matter of seconds.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Cianjur fishermen need auction center
Cianjur fishermen need auction center CIANJUR, West Java: Thousands of fishermen here called on the local administration to develop a standard fish auction center to help improve their incomes.Achmad Yayu, an informal leader in Cidaun, South Cianjur, said a major part of the problem was that...
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Asian monies mixed late as Mahathir stings S'pore dollar
Asian monies mixed late as Mahathir stings S'pore dollarDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Friday, finding solace from a stabilizing yen as Japan's monetary authorities appeared to have toned down their weaker yen rhetoric, dealers said.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Sandal-theft case illustrates reality of Indonesia's court
Sandal-theft case illustrates reality of Indonesia's courtEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The story is unremarkable, but it is both ironic and heartbreaking, as it is about a man who faces a possible five- month prison term for allegedly stealing a pair of rejected sandals from the factory of...
Sat, 12 Jan 2002
Politicians too busy to topple Mega
Politicians too busy to topple MegaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If several local analysts' predictions are right, the next two years belong to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, although she may have to painfully bear the brunt of being discredited by her political foes.