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From wiki.travel.com
Jakarta [1] is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest of the island of Java.
Jakarta is administratively divided into the following named districts:
- Central Jakarta (Jakarta Pusat) - An aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the National Monument. The old part of Jakarta (Batavia), The Presidential palace, office buildings, hotels, Mangga Dua shopping center, Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle) and the elite Menteng residential area are all found in Central Jakarta.
- West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) - Jakarta's Chinatown, this district includes museums, trading centers, nightlife entertainment centers, shopping centers and malls. This is also the site of Jakarta's old town.
- South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan) - Where you can find upscale shopping centers, malls, restaurants, hotels, nightlife the entertainment center, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas.
- East Jakarta (Jakarta Timur) - Location of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Utan Kayu art community, Cibubur camping ground, industrial parks and Halim Perdanakusuma airport.
- North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) - Beautiful Thousand Islands, Ancol Bayfront City, and Kelapa Gading shopping centers.
- Tangerang - Soekarno Hatta airport, golf course, industrial parks, Lippo Karawaci
- Bogor - Beautiful palace, world class botany garden, golf course.
- Depok, Bogor - Home to the University of Indonesia
- Bekasi - Industrial parks.
Finding places in Jakarta, especially smaller buildings not on the main arteries, tends to be difficult due to poor signage and chaotic street names. Sometimes, the same name is used for different streets in different parts of the city, and it's often difficult to find the correct street/address without the postal code/region. A sign with a street name facing you indicates the name of the street you are about to enter, not that of the cross street.
Alleys off a main road are often simply numbered, in a sequence that may not be logical, so a street address like "Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21" means house number 21 on alley number 8 (VIII) off or near the main road of Jl. Mangga Besar.
If you don't want to waste time, ask for the descriptions/name of nearby buildings, billboards, color of the building/fence and the postal code of the address. If you still cannot find the address, start asking people in the street, especially ojek (motorcyle taxi drivers).
Jakarta's nickname among expats is the Big Durian, and like its fruit namesake it's a shock at first sight (and smell): a sweltering, steaming, heaving mass of some 10 million people packed into a vast urban sprawl. The contrast between the obscene wealth of Indonesia's elite and the appalling poverty of the urban poor is incredible, with tinted-window BMWs turning left at the supermall with its Gucci shop, into muddy lanes full of begging street urchins and corrugated iron shacks. The city's traffic is in perpetual gridlock, and its polluted air is matched only by the smells of burning garbage and open sewers, and safety is a concern especially at night. There are few sights to speak of and most visitors transit through Jakarta as quickly as possible.
Keep in mind that rules and regulations are very rarely enforced in all aspects of life in Jakarta. This is not to abet you to break the rules, but simply to explain why many of its citizens act so haphazardly, particularly on the road.
All that said, while initially a bit overwhelming, if you can withstand the pollution and can afford to indulge in her charms, you can discover what is also one of Asia's most exciting, most lively cities. There is plenty to do in Jakarta, from cosmopolitan shopping at the many luxurious shopping centers to one of the hippest nightlife scenes in Southeast Asia.
The port of Sunda Kelapa dates to the 12th century, when it served the Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran near present-day Bogor. The first Europeans to arrive were the Portuguese, who were given the permission by the Hindu Kingdom of Pakuan Pajajaran to erect a godown in 1522. Control was still firmly in local hands, and in 1527 the city was conquered by Prince Fatahillah, a Muslim prince from Cirebon, who changed the name to Jayakarta.
By the end of the 16th century, however, the Dutch (led by Jan Pieterszoon Coen) had pretty much taken over the port city, and the razing of a competing English fort in 1619 secured their hold on the island. Under the name Batavia, the new Dutch town became the capital of the Dutch East Indies and was known as the Queen of the East.
However, the Dutch made the mistake of attempting to replicate Holland by digging canals throughout the malarial swamps in the area, resulting in shockingly high death rates and earning the town the epithet White Man's Graveyard. In the early 1800's most canals were filled in, the town was shifted 4 kilometers inland and the Pearl of the Orient flourished once again.
In 1740, there was a rebellion by Chinese slaves against Dutch. The rebellion was put down harshly with the massacre of thousands of Chinese slaves. The remaining Chinese slaves were exiled to Sri Lanka.
In 1795, the Netherlands were invaded and occupied by France, and on March 17, 1798, the Batavian Republic, a satellite state of France, took over both VOC debts and assets. But on August 26, 1811, a British expedition led by Lord Minto defeated the French/Dutch troops in Jakarta, leading to a brief occupation of Indonesia by the British (led by Sir Stamford Raffles of Singapore fame) in 1811-1816. In 1815, after the Congress of Vienna, Indonesia was officially handed over from the British to the Dutch government.
The name Jakarta was adopted as a short form of Jayakarta when the city was conquered by the Japanese in 1942. After the war, the Indonesian war of independence followed, with the capital briefly shifted to Yogyakarta after the Dutch attacked. The war lasted until 1949, when the Dutch accepted Indonesian independence and handed back the town, which became Indonesia's capital again.
Since independence Jakarta's population has skyrocketed, thanks to migrants coming to the city in search of wealth. The entire Jabotabek (Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi) metropolitan region is estimated to have 16-18 million people, a figure projected to double to 30 million by 2016. The official name of the city is Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta Raya (DKI Jakarta), meaning "Special Capital City Region".
Get in
By plane
Departure taxes
As of March 2009, Soekarno-Hatta Airport charges departure taxes of Rp 150,000 for international flights and Rp 40,000 (USD 4) for domestic flights, payable in cash only. Foreign currencies may be accepted, but it's better to leave enough rupiah to pay; forgetting this could be very awkward!
Soekarno Hatta International Airport (IATA: CGK; ICAO: WIII), [2] at Tangerang, Banten. All international and nearly all domestic flights land here 20 km (12 miles) to the northwest of the city. The unintuitive airport code comes from Cengkareng, a district near the airport. During the rainy season the road to and from Cengkareng was prone to flooding but this problem has now been eleviated with the building of a raised, duel carriageway, toll road between the city and Cengkareng. If you don't have non-stop options between your origin city and Jakarta, try connecting via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur as there are more than a dozen flights a day between these cities and Jakarta.
The Soekarno Hatta airport has three terminals, further split up into subterminals, which are really just halls in the same building:
- Terminal 1 (A-B-C). Used by domestic airlines except Air Asia, Mandala, Garuda.
- Terminal 2. All international airlines (D-E) and domestic Garuda flights (F).
- Terminal 3 (Low Cost Carrier Terminal). The newest and nicest of the bunch, Pier 1 serves Air Asia domestic flights and all Mandala flights.
A free but unreliable shuttle bus runs between the terminals; if you're in a hurry, it's a safer bet to take a taxi, although they'll ask for a rather steep Rp50,000 for the service (not entirely unjustified, as half of this goes to paying their parking fees).
Visas on arrival are available at the airport, see the main Indonesia article for the details of the rules. If possible, use exact change (in US dollars) and ignore any requests for bribes. ATMs and currency exchange services are available in the baggage claim hall, and Terminal D has a left luggage service. Exchange rates are not significantly worse than the centre of town and better than you will get from hotels. Bear in mind that you will need some cash and Jakarta is not a place where you can just stroll down to the nearest bank in town as it is pedestrian unfriendly.
To get to the city, the easiest option is to contact your hotel to pick you up in the airport, as many hotels in Jakarta provide free airport transfers. Getting a taxi is a little more complicated:
- If you book from the counters right outside Customs, you'll get a nice car, jump to the head of the queue and pay around Rp. 175,000 for a trip to the Golden Triangle. These counters can also sell you SIM cards and refills.
- If you head past the counters, you'll get to the ordinary taxi ranks — and encounter many touts, who can and should be ignored. Silver Bird is a very reliable operator with good drivers and plush Mercedes cabs, but pricier than the rest at around Rp 120,000 to the Golden Triangle. Other operators will charge you in the vicinity of Rp 70,000-90,000.
Xtrans, Telephone: (62)-(21)-5296-2255 and (62)-(21)-5296-4477. Provides reliable airport shuttle service from Soekarno Hatta airport to major hotels in Sudirman and Thamrin Street in Jakarta and Bumi Xtrans in Cihampelas Street in Bandung. Cost: US$3.30/adult and US$2.20/child. Schedule: once every hour from 0500h to 2200h. Xtrans booth are available at Terminal IA, IB, IC and IIE.
If you have more time than money, hourly DAMRI shuttle buses connect to Jakartan destinations Rawamangun, Pasar Minggu, Blok M and Gambir (Rp 20,000) as well as directly to the neighboring cities of Bekasi and Bogor (Rp 30,000). The bus service operates until midnight and is comfortable. You can get the tickets in the many counters after the airport exit.
For overnight transits, there are a few hotels near the airport:
- Sheraton Bandara Hotel[3] Bandara Soekarno-Hatta (3 km from airport), Jakarta 19110, Indonesia. Phone:(62)(21) 559 7777. Sheraton Bandara is a 5-star hotel with 205 Deluxe rooms and 15 Suite rooms. Rooms have Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds and 32" LCD TVs. Complimentary shuttle airport pick-up and drop off and a private lounge at the airport. Check the special offers on the hotel's website to find special packages such as day use, special rewards and offer on related deals. From US$100.
The older Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (IATA: HLP, ICAO: WIHH), to the southeast of the city, is used by military, VIP flights, charter flights, helicopter leasing companies and private jets.
- Susi Air [4] to local destinations across Western Java from Halim Airport. +62 811 211 3080
By train
Information about train tickets from PT Kereta Api (Persero) is available on the Web, but no on-line reservation is possible. In Jakarta, you can buy your tickets in the major stations up to 30 days in advance. Except in weekends, you can generally buy a ticket just before departure. Beware of ticket scalpers! They will offer their wares even to people waiting in the queues in front of the ticket sales points. You should expect to pay 50-100 percent more if you do so, and you might find that your coach has empty seats anyway.
Jakarta has several train stations.
Stasiun Gambir
The current main station for long distance passengers in Jakarta is the Gambir station, located in Central Jakarta, just east of the Monas. Eksekutif (AC) and some bisnis (non-AC) class trains arrive at this station.
Most trains from big cities in Java (Purwokerto, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, Malang and Surabaya) arrive in late afternoon or evening.
- From Bandung: trains are frequent, with one arriving almost every 2 hours. Duration: 3-3.5 hr, in bisnis or eksekutif (the only air-conditioned class, 60,000rp). Economy class trains are slower. Very nice landscapes of rice and agricultural fields.
- From Surabaya: the very good Argo Bromo Anggrek travels twice a day. Duration: 10hours 30minutes, 265,000rp during the week in eksekutif. Prices rise during the weekend and on public holidays. Be aware that the AC is extremely cold, thus bring some warm clothes. Moreover, the television is usually very loud during the whole trip. It is possible to order meals: 18,000rp for a nasi goreng, 3000rp for a hot tea.
- From Semarang: The Semarang-Jakarta route is served by the comfortable Argo Muria, which departs from Tawang Station in Semarang, as well as Argo Bromo Anggrek, Argo Sindoro, and Sembrani which transit in Semarang. Rp170.000-Rp210.000 or more during peak season.
An airport bus service connects Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with Gambir station.
Stasiun Pasar Senen
Cheaper trains without air-conditioning generally use the Pasar Senen station located two blocks east of Gambir. Beware that the location is rife with crime, although the station itself has been spruced up recently. Anyway, these ekonomi trains are not really suggested for tourist travel: they are slow, facilities are poor, they are overloaded.
Stasiun Jatinegara
Most trains arriving in Jakarta also stop at Jatinegara station in the eastern part of the city, giving better access to the eastern and southern parts of the city.
Stasiun Kota
Jakarta Kota station is located in the old part of the city, and serves as the departure point for commuter trains and some trains to Merak. It is an interesting Art Deco style building that is currently being restored.
By bus
Passengers from other cities arrive in bus terminals such as Rawamangun (East Jakarta) Kampung Rambutan (Southeast Jakarta), Pulo Gadung (East Jakarta), Kali Deres (West Jakarta) or Lebak Bulus (South Jakarta). You'll need to speak at least functional Indonesian to manage, and the terminals are notorious for muggers and pickpockets, so observe the safety precautions under #Stay safe.
By boat
The national ferry company, PELNI, and other sealines, operate passenger services to destinations across the archipelago from Tanjung Priok port in the North of the city. Some smaller speedboats, particularly to the Thousand Islands (Pulau Seribu), depart from Ancol also on Jakarta's north shore.
Get around
How to speak prokem like a Betawi
The everyday speech of Jakartans (Betawi) is liberally laced with slang (prokem) expressions. Like any slang, words come in and out of fashion with bewildering rapidity, but some features can be distinguished:
A short glossary of common Jakartan expressions:
Getting around Jakarta is a problem. The city layout is chaotic and totally bewildering, traffic is indisputably the worst in South-East Asia with horrendous traffic jams (macet "MAH-chet") slowing the city to a crawl during rush hour, and the current railway system is inadequate to say the least. The construction of a monorail system, started in 2004, soon ground to a halt over political infighting and the main glimmer of hope is the gradually expanding busway (Bus Rapid Transit) system.
Various areas of the city have different levels of chaos. The most well organized traffic is only at Golden Triangle, MH Thamrin, Jendral Sudirman, and H.R.Rasuna Said. Recently, new housing complexes also have good traffic too.
By train
Commuter trains in Jakarta connect the city center with outlying regions, namely Tangerang, Bekasi, Depok, Bojonggede, Bogor and Serpong.
Commuter services operate from 5 a.m. (first train departing Bogor to Jakarta) to almost 10 p.m. (last train leaving Jakarta for Bogor). Trains often run late, though. Weekend special services connect Depok and Bogor with the popular Ancol entertainment park in Jakarta.
Commuter services operate over these lines:
- Central line (1): JAKARTA KOTA - Jayakarta - Mangga Besar - Sawah Besar - JUANDA - GAMBIR - GONDANGDIA - Cikini - Manggarai - Tebet - Cawang - Duren Kalibata - Pasar Minggu Baru - Pasar Minggu - Tanjung Barat - Lenteng Agung - Universitas Pancasila - Universitas Indonesia - Pondok Cina - DEPOK BARU - DEPOK - Citayam - BOJONGGEDE - Cilebut - BOGOR
- Central line (2): Angke - Duri - TANAHABANG - Karet - Manggarai and continuing to BOGOR
- Tangerang line (1): JAKARTA KOTA - Kampung Bandan - Angke - Duri - Grogol - Pesing - Kembangan - Bojong Indah - Rawabuaya - Kalideres - Poris - Batuceper - Tanahtinggi - TANGERANG
- Tangerang line (2): MANGGARAI - SUDIRMAN - Karet - TANAHABANG - Duri and continuing to TANGERANG
- Serpong line (1): JAKARTA KOTA - Kampung Bandan - Angke - Duri - TANAHABANG - Palmerah - Kebayoran - Pondokranji - Sudimara - Rawabuntu - SERPONG
- Serpong line (2): MANGGARAI - SUDIRMAN - Karet - TANAHABANG and continuing to SERPONG
- Bekasi line (1): TANAHABANG - Karet - Manggarai - Jatinegara - Klender - Buaran - Klenderbaru - Cakung - Rawabebek - Kranji - BEKASI
- Bekasi line (2): JAKARTA KOTA - Jayakarta - Mangga Besar - Sawah Besar - JUANDA - GAMBIR - GONDANGDIA - Cikini - Manggarai - Jatinegara and continuing to BEKASI
- Bekasi line (3): JAKARTA KOTA - Kampungbandan - Rajawali - Kemayoran - PASAR SENEN - Gang Sentiong - Kramat - Pondokjati - Jatinegara and continuing to BEKASI
Station names written with CAPITALS are regular express stops. Several express trains (and semi-express trains) stop at other stations only at certain times outside the rush hours. All trains other than the expresses do not stop at Gambir station, the main station in Jakarta, so this might be a problem for those arriving from other regions and wanting to continue to other stations. The choice is to take an express train to the nearest station and continuing by other forms of transport, or taking a taxi to Juanda station, located a few hundred meters north of Gambir, close enough if you wish to walk. If coming from Jalan Jaksa area, another option is just to walk to Gondangdia (next one south of Gambir) station, it's just 5-10 minutes walk to the left from the southern end of Jaksa.
There are four types of trains: express (air-conditioned non-stop trains, generally most useful for commuters going and returning from work), semi-express (similar to express, but with more stops, runs outside the rush hours), ekonomi AC (all-stops, air-conditioned, probably most useful for tourists) and ekonomi.
Riding the ekonomi class is not advisable: crime and sexual harassment are known to happen inside packed (during rush hours some people even travel on the roof, despite the obvious danger of overhead wires!) trains. During the non-rush hours, though, economy train travel is quite an interesting experience. It is a tour of Jakarta's darker side, with peddlers offering every imaginable article (from safety pins to cell-phone starter kits), various sorts of entertainment, ranging from one-person orchestras to full-sized bands, and a chance to sample real poverty; you are riding a slum on wheels. Just remember to keep an eye on your belongings all the time, do not flash valuables if have any, and, if have a bag, hold it in front of you (that's what many locals also do in these trains).
By busway
The Transjakarta Busway (in Indonesian known as busway or Tije) is modern, air-conditioned and generally comfortable, although sometimes service can be spotty (they have a knack of going to the depot for service and refueling at the same time during the rush hours). The bus is often crowded during rush hours. There are eight lines operational as of May 2009 with more lines planned to open soon:
- Line 1: Blok M - Masjid Agung - Bundaran Senayan - Gelora Bung Karno - Polda Metro - Benhil - Karet - Setia Budi - Dukuh Atas - Tosari - Bundaran Hotel Indonesia - Sarinah - Bank Indonesia - Monas - Harmoni - Sawah Besar - Mangga Besar - Olimo - Glodok - Kota
- Line 2: (to Harmoni) Pulo Gadung - Bermis - Pulomas - ASMI - Pedongkelan - Cempaka Timur - Rumah Sakit Islam - Cempaka Tengah - Pasar Cempaka Putih - Rawa Selatan - Galur - Senen - Atrium - RSPAD - Deplu - Gambir I - Istiqlal - Juanda - Pecenongan - Harmoni Central Busway
(to Pulo Gadung) Harmoni Central Busway - Balai Kota - Gambir II - Kwitang - Senen - Galur - Rawa Selatan - Pasar Cempaka Putih - Cempaka Tengah - Rumah Sakit Islam - Cempaka Timur - Pedongkelan - ASMI - Pulomas - Bermis - Pulo Gadung
- Line 3: (to Kalideres) Harmoni Central Busway - Pecenongan - Juanda - Pasar Baru - Juanda - Pecenongan - Jelambar - Indosiar - Taman Kota - Jembatan Gantung - Dispenda - Jembatan Baru - Rawa Buaya - Sumur Bor - Pesakih - Kalideres
(to Harmoni Central Busway) Kalideres - Pesakih - Sumur Bor - Rawa Buaya - Jembatan Baru - Dispenda - Jembatan Gantung - Taman Kota - Indosiar - Jelambar - Harmoni Central Busway
- Line 4: Pulo Gadung - Pasar Pulo Gadung - Tugas - Pertamina - Telkom - Tarakanita - Sunan Giri - Ikip - Kehakiman - BPKP - Utan Kayu - Pasar Genjing - Pasar Pramuka - Matraman - Manggarai - Pasar Rumput - Halimun - Dukuh Atas
- Line 5: Kampung Melayu - Pasar Jatinegara (to Kampung Melayu) - Kebon Pala - Slamet Riyadi - Tegalan - Matraman - Salemba UI - Kramat Sentiong NU - Palputih - Senen - Departemen Keuangan - Budi Utomo - Golden Truly - Lautze - Kartini - Jembatan Merah - Mangga Dua Square - WTC - Ancol
- Line 6: Ragunan - Departemen Pertanian - SMK 57 - Duren Tiga - Pejaten - Buncit Indah - Warung Jati Indah - Imigrasi - Mampang Prapatan/Hero - Kuningan Timur - Depkes - Patra Kuningan - Pasar Festival - Kuningan - Kuningan Madya - Menara Duta - Latuharhari - Halimun - Dukuh Atas
- Line 7: Kampung Rambutan - Tanah Merdeka - Makro - Rumah Sakit Harapan Bunda - Pasar Induk Kramat Jati - Terminal Cililitan - Mayjen Sutoyo - UKI - Bakornas Narkoba RI - Rumah Susun - Gelanggang Remaja - Depkeu - Kampung Melayu
- Line 8: Tomang-Grogol 2- Jelambar-Indosiar-Kedoya Green Garden-Kedoya Assiddiqiyah-Duri Kepa-Kebun Jeruk-Kelapa Dua Sasak-Pos Pengumben-RS Medika-Permata Hijau-Simprug-Pasar Kebayoran Lama-Kebayoran Lama Bungur-Tanah Kusir-Pondok Indah Mall-Pondok Indah South-Pondok Pinang-Lebak Bulus
- Line 9: Pinang Ranti - Pluit (Planned to open in late 2009)
- Line 10: Cililitan - Tanjung Priok (Planned to open in 2010)
The transfer points for the Transjakarta Busway lines are:
- Dukuh Atas: Busway Line 1, 4 and 6
- Halimun: Busway Line 4 and 6
- Kampung Melayu: Busway Line 4 and 7
- Harmoni Central Busway: Line 1,2,3
- Juanda: Busway Line 2 and 3 (for those who is coming from Pulo Gadung and want to transfer to Line 3)
- Pulo Gadung: Busway Line 2 and 4
- Matraman: Busway Line 4 and 5
- Senen: Busway Line 2 and 5
- Jelambar & Indosiar : Busway Line 3 and 8
- Semanggi/Benhill: Busway Line 1 and 9
- Kuningan Barat: Busway Line 6 and 9
- Grogol 2: Busway Line 3 and 9
- PGC: Busway Line 7,9 and 10
Unlike Jakarta's other buses, busway buses shuttle on fully dedicated lanes and passengers must use dedicated stations with automatic doors, usually found in the middle of large thoroughfares connected to both sides by overhead bridges. The system is remarkably user-friendly by Jakartan standards, with station announcements and an LED display inside the purpose-built vehicles. Grab onto a handle as soon as you enter the bus as they move away from the stop suddenly and quickly.
Buses run from 5 AM to 10 PM daily. Tickets cost a flat Rp 2,000 before 7 am, and Rp 3,500 after. Transfers between lines are free. The buses can get very crowded, especially during rush hours at 7 AM and 4 PM, when office workers are on the move.If you happen to have an iPhone or iPod touch, a Transjakarta Application map is also available to download, As of May 2009, the application is free. An also for blackberry user, you can download the software here Transjakarta Guide for Blackberry (Download)http://www.max-studio.net/TransJakarta.jad
By bus
It's advisable to refrain from using other buses for intracity travel; stick with taxis as they are safer. If you're feeling adventurous, as of October 2005 the flat fare for regular buses is Rp 2000, while air conditioned buses (Mayasari or Patas AC) cost Rp5000. Some buses have a box at the front next to the driver where you can pay your fares, while others employ a man or a kondektur who will personally collect the fares from passengers.
Cheaper yet are mikrolet (mini-buses) and angkot (small vans) that ply the smaller streets and whose fares vary from Rp 1500 to 2500, but good luck figuring out the routes. You pay the fare directly to the driver after getting off.
You may need to spare one or two Rp500 coins before boarding the bus, since there is on-board "entertainment" and other distractions. On a typical day, you may find street musicians singing unplugged versions of Indonesian and Western pop songs asking for donations at the end of the performance, and street vendors, one after another, trying to sell almost everything, starting from ballpoint pens, candies, to boxed donuts and health goods. If you do happen to be travelling in a bus, refrain from sitting or standing at the back area of the bus as this is where muggers find their prey. Always keep an eye on your belongings and be alert at all times as pickpocketing occurs.
Do note that buses do not run according to any schedule or timetable. Sometimes a bus may take a while to come,in other circumstances it is possible that two of the same bus routes may come together and these drivers will definitely drive aggressively in order to get more passengers. They do not stop at any particular bus stop and can stop just about anywhere they like. If you want to get off, simply say "kiri" (to the left) to the "kondektur" or just knock on the ceiling of the bus for three times (be sure that the driver hears your thumping), and the bus driver will find a place to drop you. An additional tip to alight from these buses is to use your left foot first to maintain balance and try to get down as quickly as possible as they do not fully stop the bus.
Also note that seats in these buses are built for Indonesians who're typically shorter and more slender and agile than people with a larger build such as caucasians and africans. Non-Indonesians might find the seats in these buses to be confined and uncomfortable.
List of bus terminals in Jakarta: Blok M (South Jakarta), Lebak Bulus (South Jakarta), Pasar Minggu (South Jakarta), Grogol, Kota, Kalideres (West Jakarta), Manggarai (South Jakarta), Pulogadung (East Jakarta), Rawamangun (East Jakarta), Kampung Melayu (East Jakarta), Kampung Rambutan (South Jakarta), Tanjung Priok (North Jakarta), Senen (Central Jakarta).
By car
Rental cars are available, but unless you are familiar with local driving practices or lack thereof, take reputable taxis. If you're from a foreign country, it is not recommended to rent a car and drive on your own. The chaotic and no-rules traffic will certainly give you a headache. Renting a car with a driver is much a better idea. The fixed price of gasoline is Rp 4500/litre and the price of diesel fuel is Rp 4500/litre (as of January 2009)
Toll roads circle the city and are faster when the traffic is good, but are very often jammed themselves. The drainage systems of major roads are poorly maintained and during rainy season (Dec-Feb) major roads may be flooded, leading to total gridlock as motors stall.
Finding parking places in residential areas can be difficult due to the narrow roads. Paid parking is easy to find in shopping malls, offices and the like is typically Rp 2000/2hr plus Rp 2000 for each next hour. Side streets parking also required to pay Rp 2000.
If you do decide to drive by yourself or having a driver in Jakarta, please remember that there is a 3 in 1 system implemented in some of the main thoroughfares in the morning from 7.30-10.00 AM and in the afternoon from 4.30-7.00 PM where there is a requirement of having a minimum of three people in a car. The routes include the whole stretch from Kota train station through Blok M via Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Jl. Thamrin, Jl. Sudirman and Jl.Sisingamangaraja; Jl. Gatot Subroto from the Senayan-JCC Overpass to the intersection with Jl. HR Rasuna Said. There are intentions from the local government to change this system to an Electronic Road Pricing system beginning in the future.
By taxi
Beware the false Blue Bird
Blue Bird's reputation has spawned a host of dodgy imitators, so just because it's blue doesn't mean it's safe. Check the following before you get in:
Most visitors opt to travel by taxi, which is cheap and occasionally even fast. There are a multitude of taxi companies of varying degrees of dependability, but Blue Bird group (tel. +62-21-79171234, +62-21-7941234, 24 hours) is known for their reliability, has an efficient telephone order service and always use their meter. The Blue Bird group also runs Silver Bird, Morante, Cendrawasih and Pusaka Nuri taxis; the Silver Birds "executive taxi" charges a premium.
A cheaper option is to take a TARIF BAWAH (low tariff) taxi - Putra (dark blue) is regarded as good safe TARIF BAWAH taxis, though not of quite the same standard as Blue Bird. These can work out about half the cost of taxis such as Blue Bird, which can be significant if you take a lot of taxis in Jakarta traffic.
Some other large, generally reliable companies include Taxiku, Express , Dian Taksi, and newly established Taxicab. You can generally determine a good cabbie by asking "argo?" ("meter?") - if they say no or "tidak", get another taxi.
The standard taxi rate (effective February 2009) is Rp 6000 flag-fall, and Rp 3000/km after the first 2 km. Some taxis (marked TARIF BAWAH) use the older, cheaper rate, while Silver Bird is more expensive. Tipping is not necessary but rounding the meter up to the nearest Rp 1000 is expected, so prepare for small changes, or else you will be rounded up to the nearest Rp 5000.
Keep the doors locked and the windows closed when traveling in a taxi, as your luxury items and your bag can be an attractive targets when stuck in a traffic jam or traffic light. Think twice about using the smaller taxi companies if you are alone, and try to know the vague route - the driver might well take you a roundabout route to avoid traffic, but you will know the general direction. Stating your direction clearly and confidently will usually pre-empt any temptation to take you on the long route. It is also not uncommon for taxi drivers to be recent arrivals in Jakarta - they often don't know their way around and may be relying on you to direct them - establish that they know the way before you get in!
By bajaj
The Jakartan equivalent to Thailand's tuk-tuk is the bajaj (pronounced "bahdge-eye"), orange mutant scooters souped up in India into tricycles that carry passengers in a small cabin at the back.
They're a popular way to get around town since they can weave through Jakarta's interminable traffic jams much like motorbikes can. Although slow, boneshaking (suspension is not a feature in a bajaj), hot (locals joke about the "natural A/C") and the quick way to breathing in more exhaust fumes than you ever thought possible, riding around in these little motor-bugs can really grow on you.
There are no set prices, but a short hop of a few city blocks shouldn't cost much more than Rp 5000. Be sure to agree to (read: haggle) a price before you set off! Bajaj drivers are happy to overcharge visitors, and often can ask double or even more of what you would pay by meter in air-conditioned Blue Bird taxi (obviously, the normal price should be less than even for a cheaper variety of taxi). Locals who regularly use the bajaj know what a typical fare should be and are happy to tell you. Also, since bajaj aren't allowed on some of the larger roads in Jakarta, your route may well take you through the bewildering warren of backstreets. Try to keep an eye on what direction you're going, because some unscrupulous bajaj drivers see nothing wrong with taking the "scenic" route and then charging you double or triple the price.
By ojek
If you're poking around narrow back streets, or just in such a hurry that you're willing to lose a limb to get there, then Jakarta's motorcycle taxis (ojek) might be the ticket for you. Jakarta's ojek services consist of guys with bikes lounging around street corners, who usually shuttle short distances down alleys and roads but will also do longer trips for a price. Agree on the fare before you set off.
By helicopter
If you're in a hurry and seriously loaded, Janis Air Transport (tel. +62 21 8350024) will be happy to charter a helicopter for you.
On foot
As a rule, walking around the center of Jakarta is neither fun nor practical. With the exception of a few posher areas, sidewalks are crowded with pushcart vendors, drivers disregard pedestrians and crossing streets can be suicidal. On many busy streets there are no pedestrian crossings, so it's best to latch onto a local and follow them as they weave their way through the endless flow of cars. Muggings do occur, especially on overhead bridges, and can happen even in the daytime. If you use pedestrian bridge, watch out for wonky steps and holes, and motorcycles and bicycles that often use the bridge illegally.
- Ancol Dream Park (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol): consists of Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy world), Seaworld (for the largest aquarium in South East Asia), Gelanggang Samudra (Ocean Park), resorts, hotel, beach, marina, and great restaurants. It's one of the biggest park in Asia. Entrance ticket, weekdays : Rp. 133.000,-, weekend: Rp. 163.000,-
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah: Just Like Its name which mean Beautiful Indonesia in Little Park we can see the whole Indonesian Culture from here. It offers an exciting tour of 30 provinces of Indonesia with samplings of the country's more than 250 cultures. Highlight features are the Museum Indonesia and the Keong Emas IMAX theater.
- Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (Jakarta Arts Theater): This neo-renaissance structure was meticulously restored, and now one of the proud landmarks among the many Jakarta buildings which have been conserved. Some of the city best performance by both local and visiting artists are often held here.
- Museum Nasional: The museum houses vast collections of prehistoric, ethnographic and archaeological artifacts, including one of the world's largest collections of Southeast Asian ceramics and Hindu Javanese art. The museum was opened in 1868. Entrance ticket : Rp. 750,-
- Pasar Baru: Although the name means New Market, it doesn't mean the place is new at all. Dating back to the Dutch colonial era, it has been one of the main hub for commodities trading. And nowadays, it has been nothing short of a mixture of stores packed up in a very limited space. You can bet to find unbranded items with good quality and good price here.
- Monas (National Monument): Jakarta's best known landmark, the 137 meter monument is located in the center of Merdeka (Freedom) square. From the observation deck, you can view the city. At the basement there are dioramas that portray the dramatic story of Indonesia history. Entrance ticket : Rp. 2500,-, ticket to the top of monas : Rp. 7500,-
- Presidential Palace. Located north of the National Monument, the official residence and office of the Indonesian president is open to the public on weekends for free, preferbly make reservation first and use formal clothes, no sandals.
- Textile Museum: The museum houses a large collections of textiles related to the religious and social practices of the major islands of the archipelago, including batik, ikat and kain ulos.
- Gedung Proklamasi(Proclamation Building): The historical site of Indonesian independence, where on August 17th, 1945 Soekarno-Hatta (Indonesian first president and vice-president) declared the nation's independence.
- Lubang Buaya: Another historical site, despite a darker one in Indonesian history. It marks the site where a failed coup d' etat by Partai Komunis Indonesia (Indonesian Communist Party) met its end, alongside the bodies of several high-ranking generals who were tortured to death for not cooperating the revolutionaries.
- Museum Sasmita Loka
- Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum): This museum is dedicated to puppetry, one of Indonesia's most famous traditional art forms. On display are the wayang kulit shadow puppets, three-dimensional wooden puppets and special dance masks. Wayang performances are presented on Sunday at 10 am.
- Jalan Surabaya (Surabaya Street): For a unique shopping experience, visit this lively open-air antique market on the fringes of the Menteng residential neighborhood. A good place to bargain for exotic treaures.
- Sunda Kelapa Port / Old Harbour: The old port area of Sunda Kelapa remains today as a bustling hub for inter islands trade. Graceful Bugis phinisi schooners, the world's last wind-powered sailing fleet used for trade, still berthed at the quay as they have for century.
- Ragunan Zoo: Located to the south Jakarta near Pasar Minggu, this 185-hectare city zoo contains a comprehensive collection of some 3600 species of wildlife from throughout Indonesua. Look for the rare Komodo dragon. The animals live in natural habitats. Pusat Primata Schmutzer consists of gorillas and other various primate fauna.
- Istiqlal Mosque: the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia and Cathedral Church located right in front of it)
- Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands): Located north of Jakarta in the Java Sea, these stunning Kepulauan Seribu, easily accessible by speed boat from Ancol marina. This spray of some 300 hundred sandy, picturesque islets offers invigorating respitee for those wishing to escape from the bustling city.
- Museum Adam Malik: A small museum dedicated to Mr Adam Malik, one of the renowned figure, who represented Indonesia in the United Nations, among many of his other feats as Indonesian foreign minister then.
- Museum ABRI (Military Museum)
- Jembatan Kota Intan (Kota Intan drawbridge): The bridge was developed coincide with the development of Batavia by Jan Pieterzoon Coen in 1628, and the only one of the rests of many suspension bridge ever decorating Batavia city.
- Bird Market: Located at Jalan Barito in South Jakarta and Jalan Pramuka in Central Jakarta, here you can find various colourful tropical birds on sale.
- Fish Market and Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum): Located at the mouth of the Ciliwung river, this market area bustles with activities related to the sea. The Museum Bahari situated at the harbor, is housed in restored Dutch warehouses dating back to the first trading post of the Dutch East Indies.
- Bird Island (in Thousand Islands)
- Atmosfear Dry Slider Located in FX Lifestyle Center Mall Sudirman, one of the world's longest slider and fastest
- Museum Bank Mandiri : Located in the Old Town area opposite the Northern Terminus of Corridor 1 of the Busway and Kota Station,see the history of banking in the Dutch colonial era. Sections include the history of how the Dutch segregated the services offered to bankers by race, the history of the creation of Bank Mandiri and it's memorabilia , Colonial Era Bank Governors and Rupiah bank notes through time.
- Cinema: Movie theatre are a more affordable escape at around Rp50,000 for a plush seat in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware of the heavy hand of the Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn, drinks are exorbitant. Several other cinemas also show Indian, Chinese and Indonesian movies. And the lesser ones also exhibit Indonesian B-Movies with erotic themes (still heavily censored). The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia are 21 group and Blitz Megaplex. Website: Cineplex 21.
- Fitness center: Large hotels provide free fitness centers for guests. Some hotels have sauna, spa, tennis court and jogging track. They are also available in shopping malls.
- Golf: Golf is the number one pastime of the upper classes and, as so many other things here, relatively cheap by Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp60,000 on weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates are considerably steeper at Rp300,000 and up.
- Bowling: Most alleys are found in shopping malls. The fee for a game is US$ 2.00 to US$ 3.00. Guest can rent bowling shoes etc. The length of the lanes are 32 feet.
- Football: It is not advisable to watch any live football match in Jakarta, because the Jakmania, Persija Jakarta's ultras often turn into rioters when facing Persitara's North Jak and Persib's Viking. During and after certain soccer games, foreign tourists should also not go near the Lebak Bulus Stadium, the site of similar feats by lesser teams. Jakarta also has plenty choices of Futsal fields in many areas. Dirt and grass makeshift fields are abundant in residential areas, and can be crowded with players, onlookers and vendors, especially on weekend afternoons. In these casual games, anyone can simply ask to jump in or relax.
- Drifting: There's a drifting circuit on top of Mal Artha Gading (MAG)
To find more things to do visit [www.whatsnewjakarta.com] for events listing in Jakarta.
- Karaoke: One of the main entertainment program in Asia. With the most popular chains spread throughout Jakarta, such as Inul Vista (Sarinah, Plaza Semanggi, Kelapa Gading, etc), Happy Puppy (La Piazza, etc), and NAV (Kelapa Gading, etc). Expect to pay as low as Rp60.000 per hour plus tax for 6-person room.
- Jakarta events Www.whatsnewjakarta.com
Casual work in Jakarta is difficult to come by and Indonesian bureaucracy does its best to stop foreigners from getting formal jobs. As in the rest of Asia, teaching English is the best option, although salaries are poor (US$700-1000/month is typical, although accommodation may be provided) and the government only allows citizens of the UK., Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA to work as teachers.
Roadside retail
Looking for an aluminum hubcap, a large clay pot, some reupholstered car seats or perhaps a full-length mirror with elaborate ironwork? Not to worry, in Jakarta there's an alley out there just for you, with specialist vendors laying out their goods on streetside racks to entice people driving by. And given Jakarta's traffic jams, there's often plenty of time to browse too.
If you're stopping in Jakarta, consider buying an extra suitcase, because there's lots of good shopping to be done.
- Shopping Malls: Despite the crushing poverty exhibited in many parts of the city, Jakarta has a large number of giant, glittering malls. Note that, for imported goods, prices in some of the Plazas' designer shops could actually be higher than what would be charged in the same shop in other countries. The up-market malls in Jakarta are Grand Indonesia (Anchored by: Seibu, Alun-Alun Indonesia and Harvey Nichols), Plaza Indonesia (Anchored by: Marks and Spencer), Pacific Place(Anchored by: M Department Store, Kidzania Theme Park), Plaza Senayan (Anchored by: Sogo and Metro), Pondok Indah Mall (Anchored by: Sogo and Metro), Mal Kelapa Gading (Anchored by: Sogo), Mall of Indonesia (anchored by Centro), and Senayan City(Anchored by: Debenhams).
- Markets: In addition to malls, there are also numerous extremely large shopping centers, quite a few of which can be found in the Mangga Dua (Two Mangoes) area. These include the huge Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua and the gigantic WTC (Wholesale Trade Center) Mangga Dua, massive indoor markets with hundreds upon hundreds of shops selling everything at wholesale prices. When you shop in those places, you can always bargain the price. Tanah Abang and Pasar Baru are hugely popular among Malaysian tourists.
- Antique shop: If you are looking for some antique product such as local handicrafts, Indonesian traditional batik, wayang golek (Javanese puppets), you can go to Jalan Surabaya in Central Jakarta where you can find many antique shops along this street. Pasaraya Grande shopping mall at Blok M, South Jakarta has one dedicated floor for all Indonesian antiques and handicrafted goods. Pasar Seni at Ancol is the centre of paintings and sculpture, you can ask the painters to make you as the model for your paintings. Sarinah department store also has a vast section of traditional gifts for sale
- Duty Free Shops: Duty Free shops are available at Soekarno Hatta airport and small number of shops in the city. Bring your passport to the shops.
Jakarta has a vast range of food available at hundreds of eating complexes located all over the huge city. In addition to selections from all over the country, you can also find excellent Chinese, Japanese, and many other international foods thanks to the cosmopolitan population. Longer-term visitors will wish to dig up a copy of "Jakarta Good Food Guide" (JGFG) or "Jakarta Java Kini". The JGFG, as its affectionately known to Jakartans, is now in its 3rd edition, with the latest version published in 2009 and covering over 600 restaurants and causal eateries in the city. The JGFG has now also been made into an iPod Touch & iPhone Application, so you can download all 600 reviews and have them in the palm of your hand for whenever you're craving a bite of some good local food.
You can find Jakartan versions of many dishes, often tagged with the label betawi (Indonesian for "Batavian").
- Sop iga sapi, beef spare rib soup that takes a simple Dutch dish and piles on Indonesian spices.
- Soto betawi, coconut milk broth with beef tendons, intestines, tripe.
- Kerak telor, omelette from egg cooked with glutinous rice and served with shredded coconut and a dried shrimp topping.
- Ketoprak, rice roll, tofu, bean sprout, crackers in peanut sauce.
- Bubur Dingin, lit. Cold Pouridge with beef sweet soup
- Nasi Ulam, rice cooked in coconut milk served with fried minced beef, sweet fried tempe, many other toppings, cucumber, and sambal (chilli sauce).
Your stomach may need an adjustment period to the local food due to many spices locals used in their cooking. Standard price on this guide: The price for one main course, white rice ("nasi putih") and one soft drink, including 21% tax and service charge.
- Street Food, Jakarta is famous for its street delicacies. Every Region of Jakarta has its own unique offering of street foods. Some areas for looking for great /exceptional and unique. street food are Kelapa Gading (Seafood), Muara Karang/Pluit (Seafood), "Nasi Uduk" (Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta) and Tennis Sized Meatballs(Blok S, South Jakarta). Beware though, as these foods may take a toll on your stomach. It is advised to be used to the Indonesian climate for at least 2 weeks before eating street food. Price= Rp. 5,000-Rp. 25,000
- Budget: The food courts of Jakarta's shopping malls are a great way of sampling Indonesian and other food in hygienic and air-conditioned comfort. Plaza Senayan (basement), Plaza Semanggi (level 3A and 10-Plangi Sky DIning), Taman Anggrek's Dapur Anggrek (level 4) all have good selections, but Mal Kelapa Gading's Food Temptation (level 3) claims to be the largest in Indonesia. Also at Mal Kelapa Gading are Gading Food City, offering a vast selection of mostly Indonesian outdoor eats with live music, and the more upscale La Piazza. Also, in the New Kelapa Gading Mall 5, a new food court with a traditional colonial era Indonesian atmosphere, Eat n Eat offers a great mix of Indonesian cuisine and others from the Malay Archipelago. .In South Jakarta, Kemang Food Fest, in Kemang, the most popular expatriate neighborhood, offers great food for 24 hours/7 days a week. A number of restaurants(both offering eastern and western food) gather in this outdoor establishment. Further, another great option near the center of the city is in Tebet. The area offers great food(both indoors and outdoors), includes a comic cafe and is surrounded by fashion outlets. If you happen to be near Bundaran H.I., Grand Indonesia's Food Louver foodcourt on the level 3 skybridge offers a great variety of food from around the world.In addition, some seats offer a great view of the Jakarta Skyline. Most budget restaurants have delivery service or you can call Pesan Delivery service, Tel.: (62)(21) 7278 7070. Website: [5]. You can order take away foods from most budget restaurants. Several traditional Indonesian cuisine are too hot/too spicy for foreign tourists. On some restaurant you can ask for food without chilli: "Tidak pakai cabe" or "Tidak Pedas". Standard price: Rp. 15,000-Rp. 50,000
- Mid-range:. Mid to Upper-scale restaurants are commonly found in Pondok Indah Mall 2's Restaurant Row, Mal Kelapa Gading's Gourmet Row , Senayan City's Basement Floor, Grand Indonesia's Crossroad of the World district and Cilandak Town Square.(Prices range from Rp. 30,000-Rp. 100,000 for entrees).
- Splurge: The best gourmet splurges in Jakarta are the opulent buffet spreads in the five-star hotels(Marriott, Hotel Mulia, Ritz-Carlton and Shangri-La), which offer amazing value by international standards. Standard price: Rp. 150,000- Rp. 300,000 per pax
Jakarta may be the capital of the world's largest Islamic country, but it has underground life of its own. If you're the clubbing type, its nightlife is arguably among the best in Asia. From the upscale X-Lounge to the seediest discos like Stadium, Jakarta caters to all kinds of clubbers, but bring a friend if you decide to brave the seedier joints (though they tend to have the best DJs). Fans of live music, on the other hand, are largely out of luck if they go to budget bars, at least unless they're into Indonesian pop.
When out and about, note that Jakarta has a fairly high number of prostitutes, known in local parlance as ayam (lit. "chicken"), so much so that much of the female clientele of some respectable bars (operated by five-star hotels, etc) is on the take.
A nightlife district popular among expats is Blok M in South Jakarta, or more specifically the single lane of Jl. Palatehan 1 just north of the bus terminal, packed with pubs and bars geared squarely towards single male Western visitors. While lacking the bikini-clad go-go dancers of Patpong, the meat market atmosphere is much the same with poor country girls turned pro. Blok M is now easily accessible as the southern terminus of BRT Line 1. For a more off-the-beaten track experience, head a few blocks south to Jl. Melawai 6 (opposite Plaza Blok M), Jakarta's de-facto Little Japan with lots of Japanese restaurants, bars and (what else?) karaoke joints.
To hang out where Indonesia's young, rich and beautiful do, head to Plaza Indonesia's EX annex, packed full of trendy clubs and bars including Jakarta's Hard Rock Cafe. Plaza Senayan's Arcadia annex attempts to duplicate the concept, but with more of an emphasis on fine dining. The Kemang area in southern Jakarta is popular with expats and locals alike. It has numerous places to eat, drink and dance.
The Kota area in northern Jakarta is the oldest part of town with numerous colonial buildings still dominating the area. It is also considered to be the seediest part of town after midnight. Most karaoke bars and 'health' clubs there are in fact brothels who mostly cater to local Jakartans. Even regular discos such as Stadium and Crown have special areas designated for prostitutes. Other notable establishments in this area are Malioboro and Club 36 which should not be missed. This part of town has a large ethnic Chinese population who also dominate the clubbing scene there.
The bulk of the clubbing scene is spread throughout Jakarta however, most usually found in officebuildings or hotels. A help of an experienced local with finding these places is recommended. Do note that nightlife in Jakarta tends to be pricey for local standards.
In general, dresscodes are strictly enforced in Jakarta: no shorts, no slippers. During the month of Ramadhan, all nightlife ends at midnight and some operations close for the entire month.
The travel agencies at Jakarta's airport can have surprisingly good rates for mid-range and above hotels. Star ratings are reserved for midrange and better hotels, while budget places have "Melati" rankings from 1 to 3 (best). Tax and service charge of 21% are usually added to the bill.
- Budget: Hotels with standard room rate below US$ 25/night. Backpacker hostels (losmen) can be found around Jalan Jaksa, which is close to the Gambir station, rooms starting from Rp30.000/night.
- Mid-range: Hotels with standard room rate of from US$ 26/night to US$ 100/night.
- Splurge: Jakarta has more than its fair share of luxury hotels, and after the prolonged post-crash hangover new ones are now going up again. Many remain good value by world prices, but opulent lobbies do not always correspond to the same quality in the room though. The standard room rate on splurge hotels are more than US$ 100/night.
Wartel telephone shops are ubiquitous on the streets of Jakarta.
If you see a public telephone, lift the receiver and check the number in the display near the keypad. If the number is not 000, don't insert coins, because the phone is broken. They usually are, but are very cheap (just 0,001 $/ minute) when they do work.
If you have your own laptop, it may run free WLAN networks at many of the capital's malls. Ask at the information desk for access codes. Free hotspots are also available on most McDonald restaurants and StarBucks Cafes. Several hotels also provide free hotspot on their lobby.
Internet cafes are available in many parts of the city with a price of Rp. 4,000 - Rp. 5,000. However, most of them only have dial-up capabilities. Most of the internet cafes can be found around universities, residential areas, and in most shopping malls. However, the internet connection speed can be better in the internet cafes found at malls.
If you are keen on using the internet for long hours, try to get the "happy hour" deals provided by internet cafes near universities or residential areas. They provide 6 hours of surfing on the internet for Rp. 12,000, but only available at midnight to 6 AM.
Tourism information
- Jakarta City Government Tourism Office [6], Jl. Kuningan Barat No. 2, tel. +62-21-5205455 (firstname.lastname@example.com).
- Jakarta City Digital Map and Travel Guide [7], Wisma 77 Lantai 5 Jalan Letjen S. Parman Jakarta Barat, tel. +62-21-53690808 .
- Ambulance: 118.
- Police: 110.
- Search and rescue team: 115.
- Indonesian Police HQ: Jl. Trunojoyo 3, South Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 7218144.
- Jakarta Police HQ: Jl. Jendral Sudirman No. 45, South Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 5709261.
- Hospitals with 24 hour emergency room (ER): see the Jakarta district pages.
Embassies and consulates
The Departemen Luar Negeri (Deplu) or Ministry of Foreign Affairs [8] maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. The embassies are located in Jakarta, except some consulates general and honorary consulates. The addresses of some of the embassies and consulates are listed here:
- Australia Embassy Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. C 15-16 Kuningan, South Jakarta 12940 (62-21) 2550-5555
- Austria Embassy Jl. Diponegoro No. 44, Menteng, Central Jakarta 10027 (P.O.BOX 2746) (62-21) 3193-8090, 3193-8101
- Bangladesh Embassy Taman Ubud I No. 5 Kuningan Jakarta 12950 (62-21)5292-1271
- Brazil Embassy Menara Mulia Building, 16th Floor, Suite 1602, Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11, Jakarta 12390 (P.O.BOX 2482 JKT-1001) (62-21) 526-5656
- Brunei Darussalam Embassy Jalan Teuku Umar No. 9 Menteng, Jakarta 10350 (62-021) 31906080
- Cambodia Embassy Jl. Kintamani Raya C-15 No. 33, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 520-1373, 919-2895
- Canada Embassy World Trade Centre, 6th Floor Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 29, Jakarta 12920 (P.O.BOX 8324/JKS.MP, Jakarta 12083) ) (62-21) 2550-7800
- People's Republic of China Embassy Jl. Mega Kuningan No.2, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 576-1039
- Royal Danish Embassy Menara Rajawali, 25th Floor, Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot No. 5.1, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 576-1478
- Egypt Embassy Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok A 12 No. 1, Kuningan Timur, Setiabudi, Jakarta (62-21) 520-4793, 520-4359
- Finland Embassy Menara Rajawali, 9th Floor Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot #5.1 Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 576-1650
- France Embassy Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 20, Jakarta 10350 (62-21) 2355-7600
- India Embassy Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 520-4150, 520-4152, 520-4157
- Ireland Honorary Consulate in Jakarta Jl. Terogong Raya No. 33, Jakarta 12430, Indonesia (PO Box 1078 JKS, Jakarta 12010) (62-21) 769-5142
- Jamaica Honorary Consulate in Jakarta Jl. Dr. Saharjo No. 52, Jakarta 12970 (62-21) 831-1184
- Japan Embassy Jl.M. H. Thamrin Kav. 24, Jakarta Pusat 10350 (62-21) 3192-4308
- Jordan Embassy Artha Graha Building, 9th Floor, Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190 (62-21) 515-3483, 515-3484
- German Embassy Jl.M. H. Thamrin Kav. 24, Jakarta Pusat 10350 (62-21) 3192-4308
- Greece Embassy Plaza 89 Suite 1203 12th Fl., Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-7 No. 6, Jakarta 12940 (62-21) 520-7776
- Republic of Korea Embassy Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 57, Jakarta (P.O.BOX 4187 JKTM) (62-21) 520-1915
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea Embassy Jl. Teluk Betung No. 2, Jakarta 12050 (P.O.BOX 6190 MT, Jakarta 10310) (62-21) 3190-8425, 3190-8437
- Lao People's Democratic Republic Embassy Jl. Patra Kuningan XIV No. 1A, Kuningan, Jakarta (62-21) 522-9602
- Malaysia Embassy Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. X/6 No. 1-3, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 522-4940 to 47
- Marshall Islands Embassy Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta No. 115 Blok A-11, Central Jakarta 11730 (62-21) 624-9054
- Myanmar Embassy Jl. Haji Agus Salim No. 109, Menteng, Jakarta 10350 (62-21) 314-0440, 3192-7684
- Royal Netherlands Embassy Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 524-8200
- New Zealand Embassy BRI II Building, 23rd Floor, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 44-46, Jakarta 10210, (P.O.BOX 2439 JKT 10024) (62-21) 570-9460
- Royal Norway Embassy Menara Rajawali, 25th Floor, Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot 5.1, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 576-1523
- Papua New Guinea Embassy Panin Bank Centre, 6th Floor, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 1, Jakarta 10270 (62-21) 725-1218
- Papua New Guinea Consulate General in Jayapura, Papua Jl. Percetakan No. 23-B, Jayapura 99111, Papua (62-967) 531-250
- Phillipines Embassy Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 6-8, Menteng, Jakarta 10310 (62-21) 310-0334
- Russian Embassy Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-7, 1-2, Kuningan, Jakarta (62-21) 522-2912
- Singapore Embassy Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Blok X/4 Kav. No. 2, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 5296-1433, 520-1489
- Solomon Island Honorary Consulate in Jakarta Duta Mas Fatmawati D2 No. 24, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati 39, Jakarta 12150 (62-21) 726-4606
- South Africa Embassy Wisma GKBI, 7th Floor, Suite 705, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 28 Jakarta 10210, Indonesia (62-21) 574-0660
- Spain Embassy Jl. Haji Agus Salim No. 61, Menteng, Jakarta 10350 (62-21) 314-2355, 3193-5940
- Sri Lanka Embassy Jl. Diponegoro No. 70, Menteng, Jakarta 10320, (62-21) 314-1018, 316-1886, 3190-2389
- Sweden Embassy Menara Rajawali, 9th Floor, Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot #5.1, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 2553-5900
- Switzerland Embassy Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Blok X.3/2, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 (62-21) 525-6061
- Taipei Economic and Trade Office Jakarta, Indonesia Gedung Artha Graha, 12th Floor(Service Division) and 17th Floor Sudirman Center Business District JL Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta 12190 (62-21) 515-3939 /515-1111
- Timor Leste Embassy Gedung Surya 11th Floor, Jl. M.H.Thamrin Kav. 9, Jakarta 10350 (62-21) 390-2678 to 79
- Royal Thai Embassy Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 74, Jakarta Pusat 10310 (62-21) 390-4052
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Embassy Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 75, Jakarta 10310 (62-21) 315-6264
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Consulate General in Jakarta Deutsche Bank Building, 19th Floor, Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 80, Jakarta 10310 (62-21) 390-7484
- United States of America Embassy Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Central Jakarta 10110 (62-21) 3435-9000
- Vietnam Embassy Jl. Teuku Umar No. 25, Menteng Jakarta 10350 (62-21) 910-0163, 310-0358
Stay healthy
Tap water in Jakarta is not drinkable. Always use bottled water, even for brushing your teeth.
Remember to check the water you bathe in or brush.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), Jakarta is the 3rd most polluted city in the world after Mexico City and Bangkok.
During rainy season (December, January, February), lower parts of Jakarta (mostly those to the north) are often flooded.
There is a new law against smoking at public places in Jakarta, and the smoker can (in theory) be fined up to US$5000. If you want to smoke, ask other people first: Boleh merokok?
Stay safe
The high-profile terrorist bomb blasts at the JW Marriott in 2003, the Australian Embassy in 2004 and the JW Marriott (again) & Ritz-Carlton in 2009 mean that security in Jakarta tends to be heavy, with car trunk checks, metal detectors and bag searches at most major buildings. Statistically, though, you're far more likely to be killed in the traffic.
Strict gun control laws make Jakarta safer, but theft and robbery are real problems. Violence is low, and most criminal acts are done by stealth or intimidation rather than lethal force. It is rare for even serious injuries to occur during these situations, although there are exceptions. If the theft is done by stealth, often simple catching the thief in the act will cause him to run away. For intimidation such as robberies, simply giving them an object of value will usually satisfy them and they will leave without further ado. Most Indonesians are also very protective of their neighbors and friends; in many neighborhoods, a thief caught by the local residence will be punished "traditionally" before being taken to police. Indonesians are usually not ignorant to pleads for help.
Be on your guard in crowded places such as markets, because pickpockets often steal wallets and cellular phones. Keep a close eye on your valuables and choose your transportation options carefully, especially at night. Business travelers need to keep a close eye on laptops, which have been known to disappear even from within office buildings. For all-night party excursions, it may be wise to keep your cab waiting — the extra cost is cheap and it's worth it for the security. Lock your car doors & windows, show no cellular phone or wallet on dashboard. Organized low criminals called Red Axe are actively operate on the streets (especially at traffic lights) without fear of the crowds.
Get out
- Anyer resort beach 160 Km west of Jakarta. Driving time: up to 4 hours.
- Bandung — some 140 km southeast of Jakarta, full of universities and famous for both its food and its fashion markets. Driving time: 2-2.5 hours (through Cipularang toll road). X-Trans shuttle transport depart hourly from several location for Rp 80000.
- Bogor — cooler climes and a beautiful botanical garden an hour away. Several great Golf courses are located in Bogor. Sentul A1 Race Circuit is located in Citeurerup, Bogor. Driving time: up to 2 hours. On weekend, the trip may take up to 3 hours.
- Puncak cooler climes and beautiful view of tea plantation. Taman Safari Wildlife Recreational Park, Jalan Raya Puncak 601, Cisarua, Bogor, 16750. 70 km south of Jakarta. Driving time: up to 2 hours.
- Ujung Kulon National Park, a beautiful national park, southwest of Jakarta. Driving time: up to 5 hours.
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opinionBy Odoobo C. Bichachi
The stench of corruption and mismanagement that has been rising from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and other government departments in recent weeks and months now seems to have reached high heaven, with everyday revealing even more rot. Like it or not, it is becoming difficult to avoid feeling it or smelling it one way or the other.
In the past, as we grew up in the village, whenever we came across something stinking, and therefore undesirable, we would pick a shovel and throw soil over it or if it was really that bad, a hole would be dug in the ground and the offensive substance pushed into it with a long stick and the hole refilled.
In other words, it would be buried. Not so today, it seems! The NRM government has been stinking with corruption for a long time now with many Ugandans literally holding their noses up in disgust. Yet this government has remained, decomposing further every passing year and letting off an even more offensive smell.
One of the earliest indicators of where we would be in future (now the present) was the privatization process in which politically well-connected bureaucrats and politicians stripped the various state corporations that, while limping, still functioned and provided employment and import substitution opportunities to the country.
The asset-stripping was apparently to prepare them for sale to either foreign companies (some of them parastatals themselves) or to regime functionaries who would in the next few years become the icons of business in the country. Other companies were, however, altogether grounded and the carcasses chopped up and shared.
The obituary list of these long-dead state companies includes the Uganda Airlines, Nytil, Uganda Grain Milling, Uganda Development Bank, Uganda Commercial Bank, Cooperative Bank, Dunlop East Africa, Coffee Marketing Board, Uganda Railways Corporation, to mention a few.
The Omongole report of the Sixth Parliament (MP Tom Aisu Omongole chaired the sessional committee investigating privatization) gave perhaps the most graphic details of the robbery that took place in the so-called Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture (PERD) process with the country even incurring debts to sell off its assets!
In all, there were no net earnings from the sale of the several enterprises save the phantom image President Yoweri Museveni ably sold to Ugandans that the real earning was in the savings the country made by stopping subsidies to loss-making public corporations.
Indeed, many Ugandans firmly stood behind Museveni and his government even when many voices pointed to the various anomalies that were taking place. Some of the key officials and regime functionaries involved in the privatization 'robbery' still straddle the public space and have cleansed themselves enough to begin speaking out in public and telling their well-choreographed rags-to-riches stories embellished with lies.
Having gotten away with daylight robbery in the privatization process, the NRM government functionaries would in the intervening years become even more emboldened in stealing from Ugandans.
Some of the infamous corruption scandals that define the early NRM years include the NSSF-Alcon Workers' House construction project that the vampires will not let go yet, the junk helicopter purchase scandal, the Capt Dan Byakutaga incident in which the UPDF paymaster disappeared with Shs 6bn in several months' salaries for thousands of soldiers then deployed in DR Congo, to mention a few.
At that time, however, we were still dealing with what someone recently described as "retail" corruption - that is theft in millions of shillings. As usual, many Ugandans continued to trust the 'Nyarwino' (big red ant) as President Museveni once described himself to eventually bite the corrupt real hard. Nothing happened, either because the big red ant was unable to see the little things on the ground, or - as he said - there was no evidence!
Then enter Chogm in 2007, Temangalo in 2008 and the recently revealed OPM-Kazinda fraud, theft of public servants' pensions, etc, and we are now in new territory - 'wholesale' corruption where billions of shillings are stolen in one swoop, and the act is repeated several times over!
The trail that started with Godffrey Kazinda, then chief accountant in the Prime Minister's office, is now a maze, winding and twisting to and from the doorsteps of people many Ugandans have been at pains to trust, or have been made to 'trust', prompting several donors to cut aid.
Many Ugandans, however, continue to believe in Museveni and his government's promises of fighting corruption. So, who is fooling who here? Even when the corruption trail is rotating around some of the president's closest political allies, Ugandans are still falling short of calling for the president and the government to resign in public interest or join forces with activists to force it out through civil disobedience.
Hopefully, the proactive approach of civil society and the public - at least in Kampala - this week following the bungled debate on the Oil bill will be sustained and widened to bring pressure on the regime.
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Well, it looks like I'm going to be pulling the carb apart again this evening to check this all out. The needle does have a white spacer on it, and I think it was pretty much perfectly round. At least, nothing stuck out in my memory of it. Is the "float needle" that large needle in the slide?
Actually,. I might be better off waiting until I get home to ask questions since I can't check out the pictures at work. Thanks for the info dump, though. It's much appreciated.
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If the jet needle does not have more than one clip groove, it's not a DJ needle. Is the white needle spacer installed under the clip? If so, is it round, without a notch or being d-shaped?The rubber tip of the float needle should be inspected under magnification. It should perfectly conical, with no witness line evident where it was contacting the seat. If any evidence is visible, or if there is a gap between the bottom edge of the rubber tip and the aluminum portion of the needle, if the plunger is stuck, or if the plunger return spring is sacked out, the needle should be replaced. Not doing so means that the float valve is leaking, or will begin leaking soon.
Emulsion tube wear generally sets in rapidly when the slide guide has worn .010" or more. The way to tell is to measure the depth of the depressions that are located in the bottom corners, concentric to the bore. If they are .010" deep or less, the slide guide should be replaced. '96 and up DR650 emulsion tubes are nickel plated, and so a bit more wear resistant than those found on previous models or KTMs. I don't know how thick the plating is, but if the nickel has worn away to expose the brass, it's definitely time to replace. Replace the slide if the lift hole area has been increased over stock, if there is vertical grooving on the downstream side, or if the needle hole is enlarged and/or ovaled.
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The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) in Singapore sees people from all walks of life passing through everyday. With each train that pulls up at the stations, these passengers will hear the familiar announcement to "Please mind the gap" echo across. This was the inspiration that turned into a compilation of photographs documenting the hustle and bustle of Singapore through the narrow gaps between trains and platform doors, aptly named, Please Mind The Gap.


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Council leader pledges support for Surviving Winter campaign
Posted: November 26, 2012|
NEARLY 60 per cent of pensioners polled by the Chronicle worry about how they will pay their heating bills and stay warm during the winter.
After launching this year's Surviving Winter Appeal, which provides vital aid to elderly members of our community during the colder times, the Chronicle hit the streets and asked more than 300 pensioners about their winter worries.
And as the leader of Chelmsford City Council, Roy Whitehead, pledged his support to the appeal we are urging our readers to once again dig deep and help make a difference this winter.
The Chronicle backed appeal which raised £35,0000 last year is run by the Essex Community Foundation and supported by Age UK Essex and the British Red Cross.
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Cllr Roy Whitehead said: "I am very pleased to give my support to the Surviving Winter Appeal.
"The partnership between three local and well-respected charities, Essex Community Foundation, Age UK Essex and British Red Cross, means that through the appeal, the right help will get to the right people.
"I would urge those who feel able to support the appeal to give generously, particularly those people who would like to recycle their winter fuel payment."
The appeal encourages residents who wish to recycle their winter fuel payment - a sum of money given to everyone aged 60-plus, no matter their income, to help pay winter heating bills.
The payment or any other cash donations are then distributed to organisations or individuals to help them cope through the winter. This year the appeal hopes to raise £50,0000.
Pensioner, Alan Carr, from Chelmsford, said "I do struggle a bit, I begrudge paying the prices we have to, despite the £200 allowance we get and the prices always go up a lot in the winter."
Christine Cave, from Chelmsford, added: "I never leave my heating on when I'm out or overnight, I know we're supposed to but I just can't afford it."
John Bateman, from Chelmsford, said "I struggle to pay my bills. I don't think pensioners should pay tax on anything."
Doreen Fincham, from Chelmsford, said "I'd struggle without the allowance we get, I really hope it's not taken away as I have to watch every bit of money I spend as it is."


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I own and have read O'Reilly's Unofficial Guide to Lego Mindstorms. I
haven't forked over the $200 bucks to get the kit yet, but I saw this book
on sale for $17 at borders and it looked so neat that I took it home.
Well I read the whole book in two sittings because it was SO DAMN
INTERESTING. The book is very good, and covers Not Quite C along with a
way to program in (gasp) Visual Basic.
So here are my reasons for not plunging in. 1. Time 2.
Money 3. I don't know how I can hide such fun toy stuff from my 3-year-old
in our little house.
But I'm ready when you guys are. I think we should have a meeting about
this topic.
The only Linux downside is I don't know the status of whether or not the
little infrared beamer (which zaps your code, firmware, or whatever else)
to the lego _brain_ (RCX). This infrared device connects to the serial
port, so it shouldn't be impossible to get working. I don't remember if
I've read any linux success stories or not.
I think it's amazing that this post went out because I was basically on my
way to buy the set.
Who on this list is working with this stuff?
One of the things I want to work with is the audio component. You can
program it's little 8-bit sound engine with some cryptic sound language
that looks kinda like cell phone ring programmable gibberish. I think it
would be fun to have it play little songs while it did whatever it was
doing that you told it to do.
On Tue, 25 Jun 2002, Matthew Holland wrote:
> Pete,
> No firsthand experience, but I can tell you that your assumption is
> correct. There is a language called Not Quite C by a guy named Dave
> Baum <http://www.enteract.com/~dbaum/nqc/>. This guy has published a
> couple of books on Mindstorms, though I don't know if they're any good.
> I also have a book that you may have heard of -- Robot Builder's
> Bonanza, 2. ed, Gordon McComb -- which has a couple of of chapters on
> Mindstorms, including a cursory treatment of NQC. The book is pretty
> hokey in places, but it has some useful info. You'd be welcome to take
> a look at it if you'd like.
> Matt
> On Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at 08:01 PM, Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
> > does anyone here play with lego mindstorm?
> >
> > let me rephrase that -- does anyone here play with lego mindstorm *under
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Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have avoided arbitration with Cody Franson, signing the defenseman to a one-year contract on Monday.
The deal is reportedly worth $3.3 million.
Franson, who turns 27 next month, ranked second in the league last season with 282 hits and amassed a personal-best 33 points in 79 games.
The 6-foot-5 blueliner has posted 28 goals and 105 assists in 322 career games with Nashville and Toronto.


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So please don't write to us to say that we're neglecting the latest weather superlative.
The wine list is superlative, and while many bottles exceed ponderable prices, there are a number of deals to be had.
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[dc]I[/dc] am reluctantly writing this post because I fell off the diet/exercise wagon — again. Sure, I had good "excuses:" the holidays, shin splints, illness, building a house. But at the end of the day, it was my "want to" that gave out.
I keep looking for a "quick and easy" way to make this happen, and I lose heart after a few days or weeks. I am not proud of it, but I am not the only one who struggles with this either.
Now the fruits of my weight have hit me in the face again. During a consult with a doctor, I tipped the scales at a whopping 320 pounds. Granted, it was in dress shoes, but it is still the heaviest I have ever been.
As a result, I have sleep apnea, diverticulitis and asthma. While my weight may not be directly responsible for these conditions, it certainly is a factor.
Around the beginning of the year, some of my closest friends began using the MyFitnessPal app on their iPhones. Simply put, the app helps people set a daily calorie goal to help them reach an overall weight/fitness goal.
I have seen such apps, plans, programs before. I have even tried one or two — always falling off the wagon sooner or later.
MyFitnessPal, however, has a social networking component that allows you to add friends from Facebook, etc. — if they use the app as well.
Each day, when you close out your calorie count, it posts it to a wall you friends can see. Their daily results post to your wall.
Friends can send messages to one another through the app for encouragement — and more importantly — accountability.
I am on day three of this new journey with a goal of losing two pounds per week. My hope is to be less than 250 pounds by the end of the Summer. Then I hope to keep it going to a much healthier weight and overall lifestyle.
Aside from the calorie counter, I love the fact this app has a vast database of foods, both grocery and restaurant. All you have to do is enter the desired food into the search field and it brings back result. Better yet, the app has bar code scanner that will enter the calories automatically.
I eat out for lunch many days, but the app helped me find food at restaurants that kept me on track for my daily calorie goal. I even ate at Carl's Jr. yesterday. (Char-grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with a side salad and lo cal Balsamic Vinaigrette).
Armed with this tool, and help from my friends, I am optimistic about my chances of reaching my goals.
It reminds me of the time I asked a doctor what he thought was the best diet.
"Most of the time, it is the one people stick to."
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We all judge others even if it isn't our place to judge, but supposedly at the end we are all judged by one!!!
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By Joe Thomas, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Monday, 08 February 2010 09:00AM
The Procter & Gamble brand is using Nanette Newman, star of its 1980s ads, in a new campaign to promote the bottle.
The marketing push will focus on the brand's heritage within the nation's consciousness, using the strapline 'Trust Fairy cleaning power!'.
The bottle goes on sale today (8 February) in Morrisons stores before a rollout across the UK for a limited period.
Fairy is the biggest brand in the hand dishwash category in the UK, with sales increasing 4% in 2009 and standing at £114.6m, according to Nielsen.
Its nearest rival, PZ Cussons' Morning Fresh brand, achieved £14.1m in sales last year.
In 2009 Unilever axed its low-earning Persil washing-up liquid brand to rationalise its product range.
Sales were down 38.8% for the brand last year, achieving only £7m in sales. The stock-keeping unit cuts were part of a strategy to focus investment and innovation on its 100 top-selling products.
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Hartwick's Quinn Presents Friday Faculty Lecture on African Americans in Civil WarMarch 16, 2012
Hartwick College Professor of History Edythe Ann Quinn will present the next Faculty Lecture Series event at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 16 in Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall. Her talk is titled "Why They Fought: The Civil War Service of 38 Men From The Hills, an African-American Community in Westchester County, New York". All are invited to attend.
Thirty-eight black men associated with The Hills, the largest African-American community in Westchester County, New York, served in the Civil War. One Hills man fought in the 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Fourteen Hills men in the 14th Regiment, Rhode Island Heavy Artillery (Colored) served in the army of occupation in the river forts near New Orleans; likewise, the five men in the 20th United States Colored Infantry.
In the 29th Connecticut Regiment, Infantry (Colored), seventeen men fought in the campaign before Richmond, being among the first troops to enter the fallen Confederate capital. One Hills man joined the Navy, experiencing transatlantic service.
What motivated them to volunteer, and how closely did their goals reflect those expressed by African-American leaders and the black press? Quinn will present an analysis of primary materials, enlistment patterns, and community values to help answer these questions.
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Now is the winter of our discontent made slightly less awful by the fact that there are still some great movies in the theaters. If you were looking for a strong movie in 2011, chances are good you were looking in the wrong place. Check the list of major box office hits and you'll see…
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Toting my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road
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As much as I hate all of the airlines' checked baggage fee imposition, it has resulted in the cultivation of a skill I never thought possible for me to claim: the art of packing light. I am still probably best characterized as an insane over-packer, but on trips that require domestic air travel, my need…
Go see "Young Adult"
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Mrs. Biscuette and I went down to Midtown Arts last night and saw Young Adult. I'm not ashamed to admit, I really love Diablo Cody. Juno was a movie I expected to hate (and I'm still not big on Ellen Paige), but really loved. Cody's writing is smart, snappy, poignant, and funny. Young Adult is…
Artist to Watch in 2012: Jhameel
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One of the artists I'm most excited to see expand and develop this year is Jhameel. He first caught my attention when I stumbled upon a video of him covering T-Pain's "Buy You a Drank." Before you smirk, let me explain. He loops an expertly-plucked violin while singing over a simple preprogrammed beat–but the result…
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List of Demands
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Pursuant to the titles of my recent posts, I need or desire the following: 1.) A Nixon Shock (preferably delivered by Abe Froman while on a 4-day cruise and acceptable in music form as well); 2.) A lot of string; 3.) More fingers; and 4.) A socket set. Moreover, specifically excluded from my list…
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Wowza. From the AJC, a group of dumbasses who have organized themselves around the name "Hoe Haters," and called themselves a "gang" came into the Dekalb County courthouse and started a fight. Good lord. Even more sad, some members of the "Hoe Haters" decided that whatever the "Hoe Haters" stand for was worthy of killing…
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The funniest thing about these videos is the level of erudition and intellectual seriousness the questioners display before asking about the size of the lantern-jawed, beautifully coiffed Mormon politico's endowment. And no, I do not mean a scholarship set up in his name. By way of our friends at Mediaite, obviously.
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In need of a Nixon shock
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I received a phone call on my ipiece today from Chicago, Illinois. I normally don't answer calls if I don't recognize a name on my caller ID, but I have watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off enough times in my life to delude myself into believing that it might be Abe Froman, the sausage king of…
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In need of a lot of string and more fingers
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It finally happened. I forgot my wallet in my office and found myself at the head of a grocery line with groceries splayed out on the conveyer belt and no way to pay for them. Ugh. I asked the cashier to set them to the side, telling her that I would come back for them.…


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This little mountain retreat is on a hilltop with a scenic view of Sweet Springs Valley and two mountain ranges. It's located near Gap Mils, WV 24941. The house was was custom built and finished in 2008. In excellent like-new condition! Quiet family or vacation home surrounded by nature.
Only thirty-five miles from The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Close to Lewisburg, Princeton, Bluefield, and Virginia Tech.
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Water: Tribal Training
Introduction to the 319 Tribal Handbook
Archived Webcast
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Take Note: Information presented below is specific to tribal participants and may not apply to all attendees.Level of Training: 100 Explanation of training levels
Course Description: This Webcast provides an overview of the updated Tribal 319 Handbook (PDF) (182 pp, 7.6MB, About PDF). The Handbook is a helpful resource for tribes preparing to join the 319 program, as well as for tribes who currently have a nonpoint source pollution program. The Webcast highlights components of each of the three main sections of the Handbook, and features two tribal case studies.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/tribal/webcast10.html
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Target Audience: Tribes
Is there a final test associated with the course?: No
Is there a certificate of completion presented at the conclusion of the course?: Yes
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What is it with Google Plus, Twitter, and other sites? These are social networks. They are designed for connections and sharing of information.
To be clear, this is not about the sites but about some of the people who open accounts.
I see so many people that sign up without posting a drop of personal information - nothing about where they are from or what they do. Most of all no photo. A graphic or defalult witness protection image doesn't do it. We want to connect with you.
Then people wonder why they have few connections or why that particular network doesn't work for them.
No one forces us to join netwroks, but when we do we should give ourselves a fighting chance by uploading a full profile.
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1996 Ford Mustang Cobra - Mystical Mission
The Quest For 200 Mph Is What This Limited-Edition Cobra Is All About
Body modifications all serve to further high-speed flying, whether by saving weight or improving aerodynamics. A case in point is the aluminum rear wing from a former Lou Gigliotti World Challenge Mustang. The hood is a carbon/ Kevlar piece from Cutting Edge Com-posites, while the backlight and rear quarter-windows are fabbed from Lexan. The 200-mph treatment also includes a couple items you can't see in most of the photos, such as bellypan tinwork because it's-well-under the car, and a rear air diffuser that was removed so we could drive to and from our photo shoot on public roads of varying quality.
Fuel is sourced from a pair of Fuel Safe cells, the smaller of which was added after the team moved up in the power/consumption department, only to realize the primary cell couldn't carry a sufficient load for the entire 90-mile run. An Aeromotive pump supplies the 104-octane juice through 11/42-inch braided-steel supply lines, an Aeromotive regu-lator, Sean Hyland rails, and 50-lb/hr Holley injectors. FRPP's EPEC computer system provides the basis for a spot-on tune, while remaining ignition responsibilities are shared by MSD, ACCEL, Taylor, and Denso components.
A Tremec T56 six-speed plumbed for auxiliary cooling sits behind the boosted 4.6. It's actuated by a Pro 5.0 shifter and Spec Stage IV clutch assembly. Power is delivered through a Mark Williams aluminum driveshaft before reaching a Griggs Racing-prepared 8.8-inch rear. The assembly features 3.27 gears, Strange 31-spline axles, a Black Gold diff, and decambered 9-inch axle ends. As does the trans oil, the rear gear lube is circulated through its own external cooler, which is force-fed air from the ducts in the rear quarter-windows.
With all the modifications to the driveline, the suspension on this high-speed snake meets all expectations for being equally beefed. Up front that means Griggs caster/camber plates, a tubular K-member, severe-duty control arms, and a double-adjustable Koni coilover assembly. Delrin bushings eliminate any and all slop, while Brembo four-pot calipers with Performance Friction pads slow things down in a hurry. Out back there are no surprises, just more Griggs. We're talking the company's beefiest torque arm, Panhard bar, control arms, and coilover affair.
After reviewing the specifics of John's Cobra, it's clear why the team feels prepared to enter the top-dog class at Silver State in 2003. Mix in meticulous preparation, event experience, and an insatiable desire to nail one of motorsports holiest grails, and admirable performance seems assured. But what about topping the illustrious 200-mph average? Ogling the '96 for a few hours made us believers that it can happen, but the team knows such performance isn't a slam-dunk. Brief 200-mph top speeds seem almost certain, but the 200-mph average will require the right combination of weather, driving, and reliability. Tune in to John's Web site at www.overbudgetracing.com for post-Silver State updates. We wish the guys the best of luck as they promote the Mustang name in yet another arena of high performance.
|5.0 Tech specs
|Engine AND Drivetrain
|0.020-over aluminum Cobra
|Connecting Rods
|Manley H-beam
|Ross w/ModMax plasma-moly rings
|Cylinder Heads
|Stage 3 ported by Anderson {{{Ford}}} Motorsport
|Ported Cobra
|Throttle Body
|FRPP single-blade
|BBK long-tubes,
Dr. Gas 3-in X-pipe, SpinTech mufflers
|Power Adder
|Vortech T-Trim
w/2.95-in pulley, Vortech Power
Cooler, Anderson Power Pipe
|Fuel system
|Aeromotive pump
and regulator, 11/42-in supply, SHM rails,
Holley 50-lb injectors
|Mass Air Meter
|Pro-{{{M}}} 87mm
|Tremec T56 six-speed,
Spec Stage IV clutch, Fidanza aluminum
flywheel, Pro-5.0 shifter
|Griggs 8.8, Black Gold diff, 3.27
gears, Strange 31-spline axles, 9-in ends