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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

PAINTING FROM "KELUD" VOLCANIC ASHES by TEDDY ATOM

For Teddy Atom, fine artist from Surabaya, kelud volcanic eruption has given him a special inspiration. He has successfully created beautiful paintings from the volcanic ashes. See this video fur further details:




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Thursday, June 6, 2013

"NEVER GIVE UP" : LA LIGHTS -MEET THE LABELS 2013




 Everyone must have ever experienced success and failures in their life, including me. But these following inspiring quotes give me strenght to keep trying whatever I'm trying to achieve... and one of them is here ... one real proof that 'giving up' never really exists in my mind... (even it's just a start, but I keep felling optimistic.. that long roads will have an end ) and this group has become part of the path to reach my goal... if u know me, u would never believe it... I'm not a musician, I don't have any music education or background... but I could finally make this... )




FAMOUS QUOTES......


"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." ~ Albert Einstein
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” ~Theodore Roosevelt or possibly attributed to Robert the Bruce
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”  ― Winston Churchill
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.” ~Confucius~
Success…seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” –Conrad Hilton
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
“I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is a step forward.” ~Thomas Edison~
“Never let your head hang down. Never give up or sit down and grieve. Find another way.” ~Satchel Paige~
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~George Eliot~
“Don’t give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don’t listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself.”~Sidney Sheldon~
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” ~Thomas Edison~
“To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.” ~Sugar Ray Robinson~
“Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.” ~Zig Ziglar~
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” ~Vince Lombardi~
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” ~Dale Carnegie~
“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm”  ― Winston Churchill
“Success is not final...Failure is not fatal...it's the courage to continue that counts”  ― Winston Churchill
“Never, never, never give up.”  ― Winston Churchill
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12.12.12.12


People are busy talking about this number : 12.12.12.12. No one knows what is exactly true about it. Many rumors spread all over the world discussing this phenomena. But the most striking one 'The End of The World by the end of the year. I have different idea about it. The most interesting one is when we omit the sentences after the numbers. Look at what people have already had in mind :


12-12-12: Is today a good day - The Economic Times - Indiatimes


Wedding surge for 12/12/12 date - BBC


On the Preparatory Work and Survival Methods before 2012


 This is what's gonna happen on December 21, 2012







Can you guess what are they thinking?


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Monday, December 10, 2012

STOPZILLA - SMART PROTECTION for Smart Devices



This new product offers smart protection for your smart phone, PC or android tablet from various kinds of online threats: viruses, malware, spyware, adware, etc. No doubt about the reliability since it recently scored a 100% detection rating when Westcoast Labs issued its "Checkmark Certification & Platinum Product Award". For more info, click here .

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

THE CAVE: REALITY vs ILLUSION

Many people often have this big question : what is reality?    

            


Thinking deeper about it would just make us more confused and mixed since we know in fact  that human beings can never really know the nature of reality. Even sometimes there's a slight difference between reality and illusion. The appearance of various theories such as quantum reality and the like couldn't help much to understand more  about reality and the universe.  


The topic above would be the main theme of "The Cave",  an astounding professional painting exhibition by Dr.Stout, a contemporary artist from New York City who uses the combination of universal archetypes, symbolism and collective unconscious imagery to examine the human condition and the mind-body experience.  


The Cave depicts the human thought and sensory limitations. It reflects our experience that is limited by our imprisonment within a physical body. Consequently,  we try to understand the nature of universe through myth, religions and scientific methodology.

In 'The Cave', Dr.Stout tries to illustrate a cave inhabited by prisoners who have been chained and held immobile since birth, and compelled to gaze only at a wall in front of them. Behind the prisoners is an enormous fire, between the fire and the prisoners is a raised walkway along which people walk carrying things on their heads including figures of men and animals made of wood, stone and other materials. The prisoners watch the shadows cast by their jailers not knowing they are just shadows. There are also echoes off the wall from the noise produced from the walkway. The prisoners would take the shadows to be real things and the echoes to be real sounds, unaware they are just the reflections of reality since this is all they had ever seen or heard. They would praise as clever the prisoner who could best guess which shadow would come next as someone who understood the nature of the world and the whole of their society would depend on the shadows on the wall. The prisoners remain in "The Cave" seeking impossible enlightenment through false perceptions, shared archetypes and myths. Whereas the jailers are unable to experience the collective human condition of their prisoners.   


To see more about the artist's work and the upcoming exhibition, http://www.markostout.com
The Cave” is scheduled to open in New York City in the autumn of 2011
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Thursday, December 9, 2010

GLENN BECK SUPPORT JULIAN ASSANGE?






The Wikileaks founder, the target of interpol, now has been in a London jail waiting for a possible deportation to Sweden related to sexual assault charges. He is short has become one of the most polarizing figures in the world.

He is hated by members of the United States government but regarded as a hero by millions who see him as striking a blow at Washington and other strong and established powers by revealing their activities to the public.

SEE GLENN BECK's VIEW about JULIAN ASSANGE
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

ELIZABETH EDWARDS


Elizabeth Edwards,  the estranged wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, died on Tuesday 6 November 2010 at the age of 61 at North Carolina after her six year battle to cancer.

She is the author of the best-selling book Resilience ( about her husband extramarital affair, written in 2009 ) . 






 In 2006, after her initial cancer diagnosis, she also wrote Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers which chronicled the aftermath of her son's death and her battle with the disease.
Statement from the family said: "Today we have lost the comfort of Elizabeth's presence but she remains the heart of this family. We love her and will never know anyone more inspiring or full of life."
There are also some other statements from present and formerpolitical people :
President Barrack Obama :
"Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Elizabeth Edwards. This afternoon I spoke to Cate Edwards and John Edwards, and offered our family's condolences. I came to know and admire Elizabeth over the course of the presidential campaign. She was a tenacious advocate for fixing our health care system and fighting poverty, and our country has benefited from the voice she gave to the cause of building a society that lifts up all those left behind.
"In her life, Elizabeth Edwards knew tragedy and pain. Many others would have turned inward; many others in the face of such adversity would have given up. But through all that she endured, Elizabeth revealed a kind of fortitude and grace that will long remain a source of inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends."
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Elizabeth Edwards. America has lost a passionate advocate for building a more humane and just society, for reforming our health care system, and for finding a cure for cancer once and for all. But the Edwards family and her legion of friends have lost so much more -- a loving mother, constant guardian, and wise counselor. Our thoughts are with the Edwards family at this time, and with all those people across the country who met Elizabeth over the years and found an instant friend--someone who shared their experiences and offered empathy, understanding and hope. She made her mark on America, and she will not be forgotten."
Former President Bill Clinton:
"With the passing of Elizabeth Edwards, America has lost a symbol of strength, hope, and humanity, a tireless advocate for health care for all Americans, and determined crusader for cancer cures. Her children have lost a loving mother, her friends a wise counselor. My prayers are with them. She was a remarkable woman who dealt with the challenges her life dealt her with courage and grace."
the Bethel Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, N.C. where Elizabeth and John Edwards married on July 30, 1977:
"It saddens our hearts to hear of the passing of Elizabeth Edwards. She was a great mother and a strong leader whose life impacted the world. As a church, we pray that the presence of Christ will be real to the family as they grieve her loss."


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WADE EDWARDS CAR ACCIDENT

Wade Edwards, the son of John Edwards-the former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, suddenly became a hot search in internet after to his mother's death, Elizabeth Edwards, on Tuesday 6 November 2010.

Wade died in a car accident on April 1996 at the age of 16. At that time he was a high school student at Needham B. Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He died three weeks before after attending the awards ceremony for a national essay for high school students co-sponsored by the Voice of America and National Endowment for the Humanities. He was a finalist in that contest.

As An honor student, a winner of national, state, and local writing awards, a high school athlete, an editor of the yearbook, and a cherished friend, Wade is an example of excellence, compassion, and character.

In addition to his academic accomplishments, Wade participated for over ten years at various levels with the Capital Area Soccer League. He attended Woodberry Forest Sports Camp, the Colorado Outward Bound School, and every home basketball game of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. He went white water rafting in Arizona and fly-fishing in Colorado. And he taught his family -- and many of his friends -- how to use a computer.

In the summer of 1995, he and his father successfully climbed the difficult Machame and Shira route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, at 19,343 feet the highest peak in Africa. Matt Leonard, a friend who climbed with them, later became the first Director of the Wade Edwards Learning Lab.

Wade worked after school for his father's law firm, Edwards & Kirby, and he participated in Broughton High School's community service program, working for the Wake Education Partnership, the Daniels Middle School Parent-Teacher Association, political campaigns, and Broughton High School.

Senator Helms, whom Wade met in March 1996, gave a eulogy for Wade on the floor of the United States Senate. The local newpaper, the News and Observer, wrote a tender editorial about Wade's death called "A Great Kid."

In Wade's name, members of the community helped Wade's family and friends establish the Wade Edwards Foundation for the purpose of motivating, inspiring, and rewarding young people.

There have been other tributes to Wade as well. His sister, Cate, who had just turned 14 when Wade died, wrote a poem in his memory. His friend, then student body president-elect Hayes Permar, wrote a song. Another song was written and recorded by Indoor Storm. Wade's elementary school planted a tree in his name at the school and placed a memory brick in their walk. The Junior Classical League renamed their spring gathering as Attic Night, in recognition of Wade's Latin name, Atticus. The Latipac, Broughton's yearbook, now gives an annual award in Wade's name, and the 1997 yearbook was dedicated to his memory. The Capital Area Soccer League memorialized him in the program of the 1996 Shoot Out. Jim Jenkins, a columnist for the News and Observer, wrote "Wade's Legacy of Wisdom and Love."

The North Carolina Trial Lawyers Association renamed the state moot court competition. It is now called the Wade Edwards High School Mock Court Competition, drawing participants from all over the state competing for the privilege of representing the state at the national high school moot court competition. The 1999 winners, from Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, finished fifth nationally, North Carolina's best showing ever.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

MERAPI DUST KILLED 25 PEOPLE

This month Mount Merapi Erupts, and the dust killed 25 people. The victims are the local people, journalists and Mbah Marijan, an old man who has been famous for refusing the evacuation during the eruption warning last year. Mbah Marijan has ever said that he never wanted to move or leave his house, whatever happened. If he should die, he wanted to die in his home on the slope of Merapi. And his wish has come true. The man was found dead in his own house because of the merapi dust. The evacuation team also found that a one-month baby also died because of the fatal respiration infection.
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Friday, October 1, 2010

BMW RECALL

After the biggest egg recall in the U.S last month,  another big recall occurs. Nearly 200,000 luxury vehicles in that country are being recalled to fix leaks in the braking system. Cars affected by the problems are V8 and V12 engine cars in the BMW 5, 6 and 7 ranges, and Rolls-Royce – a BMW subsidiary – built between July 2001 and November 2009.

What's wrong with the braking system?
According to the spokesman of the company, in the affected vehicles, a leak may develop in the power braking system, potentially causing a vacuum loss and consequent reduction of power braking assistance.


This is not the first recall done by the company. Last 2 years, in August 2008 BMW announced a recall of 200000 cars and small SUVs because of possible airbag failure.

Even the recall may extend to 350,000, no accidents or injuries reported.
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NEW PLANET LIKE EARTH DISCOVERED 2010 - GLIESE 581 G

This year astronomers have discovered a new planet like earth located in the "Goldilocks Zone", that is close to earth. They believe that the planet can sustain human life since it has liquid water , proper gravity, atmosphere and surface to support human life. The size of this planet is three times as big as our planet, Earth. It is 20 light years from Earth’s solar system (+ 194 trillion km from Earth ).

Even the condition is similar to our Earth ( the system with an inner clutch of rocky, terrestrial planets and a big planet like Jupiter further out) it does not mean that life exists on the planet. The planet does not rotate. That means one side is always sunny and hot while the other is cold and dark.. But some scientists believe that there should be a belt in the middle which would have constantly pleasant weather.
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Friday, September 3, 2010

New Zealand Earthquake 2010

Early hours of Saturday,  earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shakes New Zealand , striking only 35 miles from Christchurch , a city with around 386,000 people. Local media reported about widespread damage but without  any serious injuries. Extensive damage around the city resulting in power outages and some sewer lines and water pipes burst. The report also said about structural damage with broken glass throughout Christchurch and authorities also evacuated the international airport there.



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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

SYDNEY RICE

When the news about  Sidney Rice who is going to have surgery to repair his injured hip broke last night , the Vikings was looking for options to replace his production. The decision to have surgery or not is still taking  place behind closed doors with the Vikings and the team doctors. Although there is a possibility that he’ll be able to play through the injury, doing so could make the situation worse in the long run if he forces it any further. That seems to be enough to convince Rice and the Vikings to undergo the surgery now  to cut off any future problems at the knee, rather than risk having him be lost for the entire season if not more. 

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

EGG RECALL - SALMONELLA OUTBREAK


Recently a massive egg recall has been done in several states. It is one of the largest egg recalls in recent history. More than a billion eggs have been recalled. Hundreds of people have become sick from eating eggs contaminated by salmonella. Nearly 300 cases of illness Iowa, Colorado, California and Minnesota was reported to have been linked to the dangerous strain of salmonella. The eggs could have been contaminated at the factory or from the chickens themselves. It is also investigated whether rodents were pooping in the chicken feed, possibly spreading the salmonella to the eggs.


To stay safe , cooking egg thoroughly and properly would kill any dangerous bacteria.




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Saturday, August 21, 2010

CHUPACABRA

A strange animal wander around Texas. People start busy browsing the internet to find out its pic since it is believed as a legendary animal that looks like a vampire that sucks the blood of livestocks such as cows or goats. Some people reported to have seen the animal on the street or around their neighborhood. They said the animal has a strange leg, snout and skin. It looks like a deer, fox or dog but thinner. it cannot be considered among the normal animals. It might be a sick animal and carry diseases or rabies since it often appear at twilight. To make sure, the Animal Control department will test the DNA of the animal suspected to be the Chupacabra.
A few has successfully taken the picture of the animal on the street.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

FBI vs WIKIPEDIA

News report said that this week FBI (Federal Bureau Investigation) had sent a letter to Wikipedia Foundation, ordering the removal of an image of the Bureau's seal from Wikipedia entry. The response from the foundation had basically been, "no."

The FBI Seal is an official insignia of the Department of Justice. Its primary purpose is to authenticate the official communications and actions of the FBI. Unauthorized reproduction or use of the FBI Seal is against the 18 United States Code, Section 701, which provides:
Whoever manufactures, sells, or possesses any insignia, of the design prescribed by the [Department head] or any colordble imitation thereof, or photographs, prints, or in any other manner makes or executes any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any such insignia, or any colorable imitation thereof, except as authorized under regulation made pursuant to law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both...

The Wikipedia Foundation firmly believes that it is not in the wrong here, and is prepared to go to court with the FBI, if it comes to that, as Godwin notes in the letter.

It will be interesting to see further news about the case, whether the FBI pursues this or not, as everyone else wonders why the FBI isn't focused on more pressing matters. I can't imagine what harm the FBI's seal is doing on a non-profit community encyclopedia site aimed at spreading knowledge.
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Friday, August 6, 2010

MICHELE OBAMA VACATION IN SPAIN 2010

Many people talk about Michele Obama's vacation in Spain. The first lady has a four-day private trip with her youngest daughter, Sasha, in Spain. They flight by Air Force Two and landed in Malaga Airport. She chooses a luxurious hotel Villa Padierna, a Ritz-Carlton resort in the mountains outside Marbella. The resort boasts two golf courses, a posh spa with Turkish baths, views of the Mediterranean Sea and a high-end restaurant specializing in avant-garde fare. Room rates start at $400 and rise to $6,500 for a two-bedroom villa with a private pool and 24-hour butler service.


Even the Officials say the Obamas will pay for personal expenses, still the vacation draws critics from many sides. It is because people read from the news that 68 secret service agents from U.S and several family friends are accompanying her. The aircraft that she uses costs the government $11,555 an hour, and the total cost of eight-hour flight to nearby Malaga for round-trip is about $178,000.










Anita McBride, who was chief of staff to former First Lady Laura Bush, was not surprised that the trip has its critics.

"When you are a public figure, it can be difficult to lead a private life. Despite the fact that much of this trip is paid for personally, the American people know that there are costs borne by the taxpayers, and it's to be expected that the more expensive the trip, the greater the risk of criticism," McBride said.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has declined to answer questions about the vacation, saying only that it is a "private trip."
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

TEMPE TOWN LAKE

Tempe town lake suddenly becomes a hot topic today since the rubber bladder had stopped the flow of water and threat the residents of the city. Poured water started coming out of the dam with a high speed. Report said that no buildings were entered in danger and no injuries or deaths have been found.

According to the workers, they intended to replace the bladder that had caused the problem but they could not do it because of the floods in winter.

When the incident happened, many people around Tempe Town Lake had been alarmed by the police and the rescue officials. If not, some might have drowned in the water and their bodies could be found after some time.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

SIMPLY HIRED

Need Job ? Don't frget www.Simplyhired.com. It is the world’s largest job search engine and recruitment advertising network. It has more than five million job listings worldwide. It cover jobs on over 5,000 network partner sites such as LinkedIn, Plaxo, CNNMoney, BusinessWeek and The Washington Post. It operates global sites in 15 countries and eight languages on five continents. It was one of the fastest growing job site in 2008. It was also one of the “50 Coolest Websites” by Time magazine, a “Top 100 Website” by PC Magazine and “Best of the Web” by BusinessWeek. Simply Hired has raised $22.3 million in funding from IDG Ventures SF, News Corporation’s Fox Interactive Media, Foundation Capital, Garage Technology Ventures and individual investors. The company is privately held and is based in Mountain View, California.

You can search for a job by typing in a specific key word(s) and location and Simply Hired will help you find the job fast. You can also search by job category or browse by title, by company, location or industry.



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LINDSAY LOHAN

Celeb News : Lindsay Lohan will go to jail July 20. Preveiously she was sentenced to 96 hours in jail. She will still have to wear the SCRAM bracelet until she surrenders. After her release from custody, Lohan will then have to submit again to probation. But during the probation she was found to be in probation violation.

Another source said that Lohan’s courtroom fingernails were painted Tuesday with a particular message on her middle finger's nail. Two words were written : first word ended with "k" and the the center word is "U". The finger pointing directly at the Judge in a Beverly Hills Courthouse. It is still unclear whether the judge could see the letters or not.



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