http://www.thejakartaglobe.com Cultural news and features from the Life & Times section. en-us Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:03:44 +0700 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:03:44 +0700 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/images/jakarta-globe.gif http://www.thejakartaglobe.com http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/indonesians-with-down-syndrome-go-beyond-barriers/364736 Aryanti Yacub fully understands the challenges faced by people with Down syndrome. Her third son, Michael, has the condition. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:59:49 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/indonesians-with-down-syndrome-go-beyond-barriers/364736 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/reaching-for-the-stars-with-down-syndrome/364721 We profile three people who have not let Down syndrome keep them from their goals. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:29:35 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/reaching-for-the-stars-with-down-syndrome/364721 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/indonesian-artist-fx-harsonos-legacy-of-brutality/364718 Few artists are as central to the development of contemporary art in Indonesia as FX Harsono. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:02:32 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/indonesian-artist-fx-harsonos-legacy-of-brutality/364718 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/metro-madness-a-half-off-sale-on-faith-at-the-local-mall/364693 Last weekend, I went off in search of answers. It’s usually questions of a trivial nature that keep me awake at night: Why is there only one monopolies commission? Is there another word for synonym? If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all have to drown? Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:40:33 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/metro-madness-a-half-off-sale-on-faith-at-the-local-mall/364693 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/forbidden-book-show-on-road-to-fight-censorship/364719 In the 16th century, the Catholic church created the “Index Librorum Prohibitorum,” a list of books it considered blasphemous and a threat to its legitimacy. In April 1933, Nazis burned books they considered seditious — most of which were written by Jewish authors — in an attempt to “purify” the German language. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:06:08 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/forbidden-book-show-on-road-to-fight-censorship/364719 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/runaways-chronicles-girls-who-kicked-in-rocks-door/364703 The most striking thing about “The Runaways,” a new film about the trailblazing bad-girl rock band from the 1970s that spawned Joan Jett, is how authentic it feels. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:52:47 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/runaways-chronicles-girls-who-kicked-in-rocks-door/364703 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/jakarta-graffiti-artist-darbotz-makes-his-mark/364715 His signature squid-monster designs have graced Jakarta street tunnels, overpasses and walls of empty lots and vacant buildings — that is, until they are washed off or painted over by authorities. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:48:27 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/jakarta-graffiti-artist-darbotz-makes-his-mark/364715 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/kiss-kiss-fun-fun-at-balis-omed-omedan-festival/364716 Parents making their teenagers kiss in public? A village in Bali does so once a year. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:44:46 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/kiss-kiss-fun-fun-at-balis-omed-omedan-festival/364716 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/fine-wine-in-a-can-welcome-to-the-brave-new-world-of-vino-packaging/364692 Pour a good red wine from a plastic-lined box with a tube for a dispenser and many people would say a cozy evening in front of the fireplace has been ruined. Even worse is the notion of popping open a can to let the sparkling wine flow. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:37:23 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/fine-wine-in-a-can-welcome-to-the-brave-new-world-of-vino-packaging/364692 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/the-stooges-get-the-call-from-rock-hall-of-fame-finally/364712 Iggy Pop, the godfather of punk rock, was certain his groundbreaking band The Stooges wouldn’t ever earn a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:20:43 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/the-stooges-get-the-call-from-rock-hall-of-fame-finally/364712 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/lady-gaga-hit-with-30m-lawsuit/364676 A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her a record deal. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:43:52 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/lady-gaga-hit-with-30m-lawsuit/364676 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/kuala-lumpur-sets-millennial-mark-in-luxury/364711 The Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is ideally located in one of the city’s favorite destinations for night owls and shopaholics. This five-star hotel is the perfect place to stay to bask in luxury, a stone’s throw from Bintang Walk, a half-kilometer strip that boasts more than 3,500 shopping outlets, clubs and cafes. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:21:28 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/kuala-lumpur-sets-millennial-mark-in-luxury/364711 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/rowers-edge-out-motor-boats-during-annual-venetian-regatta/364709 Once under the Rialto Bridge, the Scottish oarsmen waste no time in getting out the bagpipes. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:08:29 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/rowers-edge-out-motor-boats-during-annual-venetian-regatta/364709 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/jakartas-sigiarts-showcases-creative-collisions-at-crash/364706 The curators of the visual-art exhibition Crash Project give no pretense about the rushed nature of their show. In fact, they thrive on the spontaneous creative energy of the artists’ involved. According to their curatorial notes, the exhibit’s arbitrary preparation was intended to challenge artists to give their best under pressure. This is what makes Crash Project worth a visit — or two. It’s haphazard quality is intriguing. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:31 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/jakartas-sigiarts-showcases-creative-collisions-at-crash/364706 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/kerispatih-seeks-new-singer/364679 The members of Kerispatih have auditioned hundreds of vocalists but are having trouble deciding on a new frontman for the successful pop band. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:54:31 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/kerispatih-seeks-new-singer/364679 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/bullocks-hubby-says-sorry-for-affair-rumors/364674 Jesse James says he’s sorry for the pain and embarrassment he’s caused wife Sandra Bullock and his three children from previous relationships. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:32:32 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/bullocks-hubby-says-sorry-for-affair-rumors/364674 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/jessica-simpsons-new-show-looks-at-price-of-beauty/364671 Singer and sometimes actress Jessica Simpson has paid the price of beauty, and now she’s examining people’s obsession with looking good. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:21:04 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/jessica-simpsons-new-show-looks-at-price-of-beauty/364671 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/black-eyed-peas-to-kick-off-world-cup-concert/364526 Grammy-winning international artists will perform at the World Cup kick-off celebration, on the eve of the world’s biggest sporting event in South Africa, FIFA said on Wednesday. The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Shakira and Alicia Keyes will share the stage with local and African artists at the June 10 concert to be broadcast worldwide . Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:46:12 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/black-eyed-peas-to-kick-off-world-cup-concert/364526 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/is-time-running-out-for-bukittinggis-jam-gadang/364490 Nestled in the heart of Bukittinggi stands the famous Jam Gadang. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:11:26 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/is-time-running-out-for-bukittinggis-jam-gadang/364490 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/bollywood-struggling-to-take-its-show-on-the-road/364488 Bad scripts, flimsy characters and poor-quality production are hindering Indian cinema as it attempts to capture new global audiences, leading industry figures say. Top actors, filmmakers and executives say India needs to raise its game if it is to replicate the success of “My Name Is Khan,” which recently became the biggest Bollywood movie of all time on overseas revenue. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:03:50 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/bollywood-struggling-to-take-its-show-on-the-road/364488 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/tv-host-all-for-fatwa-against-smoking/364466 Commercial star and TV host Shahnaz Haque says she supports the fatwa issued last week against smoking. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:57:40 GMT http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/tv-host-all-for-fatwa-against-smoking/364466