No rain for months, central java dry and dusty

For years, at least once a month there were heavy rain at central java on dry season. Nowadays it's no more. Dust everywhere flying around at noon. It's so uncomfort that some people need mask to cover their nose during outdoor activity.

Seem that not only polar region and India that got impacted by climate change. Here also effected. 

Aceh Earthquake January 2012

Earthquake with tsunami warning happen today at Aceh, Indonesia. Powerfull earthquake in 7.6 richter scale on 10 km depth made north sumatera and lampung have to prepare for tsunami. There is no further info about this disaster, any update will be reported immediately.

Indonesia Disaster Today

For you who has religion, disaster is warning from God to make us aware of our humanity. For you who don't believe in God, disaster is a training to make you run faster. Today, i have some information about disasters in Indonesia. This is the list :

• Aceh earthquake : today 01.09 AM local time
• Gamalama Mountain eruption : yesterday 11.00 PM local time
• Sorong earthquake : yesterday 07.30 PM
• and others regular disasters like flood etc...

Back to the premise, you believe in God or not..., Believe or not, disaster happens...

Indonesian Minister of Religion about Corruption

Indonesian Minister of Religion, Surya Dharma Ali, questioning why Anti-corruption commission (KPK) said his ministry is prone of corruption.

He obviously need magnifying glass to see an elephant.

Mahakam Bridge Collapse (Kutai Kartanegara Bridge)

Mahakam Bridge, the bridge of the widest river in Indonesia collapse at 4 pm today. This bridge was build on 2002, so it's relatively new bridge. I don't know why this bridge collapse, but the most important thing is the people who cross that bridge when it was collapse. At 4 pm, the bridge traffic is high since many people back home from their office. The victim can be many, but i don't know the exact number yet.

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Indonesian Judge Request Striptease Show from Litigant

Indonesian Judge, Dwi Djanuanto, who requested striptease from litigant got arrested and fired. This case only the surface of many corruption story from Indonesia. We shame about this and try to get out from this dirty culture. If justice can be bought, another could be bought too, and that is so bad. I'm not telling you that Indonesia is entirely bad, no. But in any country usually have weakness, and corruption is what you get from this country.

Blackberry Bellagio Promo Incident at Jakarta

Blackberry promo at Pacific Place, Jakarta, had to closed prematurely because too many people injured on that event. 3 people got broken bones, and more than 90 person got major and minor injured. Also, there's no permission yet from local police to held those event.

People think that those people whose lined up for hours are user, but in fact, they aren't. Most of them trader, they buy those phones to get profit. 50% disc mean 2 milions IDR, which equal to US$200. Not surprice if they ready to fight to get those phones.

Bali Events During November 2011

For you who stay in Bali, here are some event that held during this month, November 2011. You have to confirm your self about this list accuracy, since the list is made few month ago.

November 15 - 20, 2011
BALINALE International Film Festival, one gain Asia's very own version of Hollywood descends upon Bali with the arrival of the much awaited Festival. This year Balinale will host a special ASEAN film focus that aims to promote production in the region and expose the talents behind the local film industry.
Location : Galleria 21 Cineplex Simpang Siur Kuta

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Winners of New 7 Wonders of Nature

Today is the day where New 7 Wonders of Nature vote finally closed. No more phone vote, email vote, etc. The result is final. Oh, well.. before the annauncement, these are the 28 contestan that competing each other to fill the 7 slot.

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Paris Hilton Visit Bali! Paparrazi Please?

Yesterday, from her twitter accont @parishilton, she told their followers that she already arrive in Bali.

"Just landed in #Bali! So excited to be here for my first time! I've been wanting to come here forever! This is going to be amazing! #YES!" She said.

I still don't have any clue on what purpose this party queen came to Bali, but news says that she came to attend the inauguration of Rob Peetoom Hair Spa Bali. News says also that there will be a private party.

Couple of days forward, i hope we can read some good news such as, "Paris topless at Bali Party" or "Paris attend an Orgy party" or some kind to that,..haha.

Pros Cons of New7wonders

These days, new7wonder become hot discussion in Indonesia. Some are supportive, some are opposed. New7wonder is an organization that held a vote to choose seven new wonders of the world. The reasons of debate are as follows:

Pros
- Improving the economic
- The vote cost is inexpensive (free)
- Improve knowledge of the tourism

Cons
- The organizations are not legitimate
- The vote result is not transparent
- Being a participant must pay

I, honestly, don't take a side. That is not so important to me.

Bali Tennis Tournament 2011

Known as Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions, this tornament will be held at Bali International Convention Centre, Westin Resort, Nusa Dua Bali on November 3 - 6, 2011.


These are players that join :
Ana Ivanovics, Peng Shuai (wild card), Sabine Lisicki, Roberta Vinci, Daniela Hantuchova, Anabel Medina Garrigues, dan Nadia Petrova


Remember, this tournament is the last time held in Bali. After this, it will move to Sofia, Bulgaria. So, if you still want to watch world class tennis tournament in Bali, this is your last chance.

Bali Earthquake October 13, 2011 6.8 RS

This thursday, October 13, Bali got shocked by powerfull earthquake, 6.8 at Richter Scale. This earthquake measuring occurred at 10:16 pm, GMT+7. Located at 143 km South West Nusa Dua Bali. The quake centered at a depth of 10 km.


No victim count already reported, nor the damaged loss. But some media already reported that some important building collapsed because of this dissarter

Grey Indonesia on Merapi Eruption

These pics not photoshoped. After multiple eruption, some places nearby Jogja turn to gray.

Dust is everywhere..., look and feel grey...

Mentawai Tsunami, Merapi Vulcano : Disaster Again and Again

This week, we present you some news about disaster. Earthquake with tsunami at Mentawai and Vulcano Eruption at Jogjakarta. Both of them are nature. As an addition, we have another disaster at Jakarta. Flood. Maybe Jakarta will be next Venecia with tons of trash as a decoration. And there is a plan creating an MRT (Mass rapid transit) under Jakarta groud. I just wondering..., how come? Submarine rapid transit?..

God damned, what the hell is going on with this country... 

Visiting Indonesia : Business and Pleasure

Free trade has arrive. Indonesia become a target market for many foreigner company to sell their goods/services. I interested for this for many reason, primary caused by the business potential on sell goods or service in/out Indonesia. I'm a trader (beside my hobby visiting many places for pleasure), so joining business and pleasure become usual for me.

Anybody have interest on entering indonesian market? Well, lets get started doing somethings. Opportunity is open wide for any bussinessman out there. Coming here not just spending for pleasure, but also grabbing any possible opportunity rising on your mind.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Bali, and Pendet Dancing

After Reog, rasa sayange song, now Malaysia use Pendet dancing, a Bali origin dance to promote their tourism. I think problems like this will never end since Malaysia originally does not have multivarian cultural property like Indonesia. They claim islands, then cultural property, whats next? If they were integrate with Indonesia, thats not become a problem thoug..., or they just express their dream,.."I wanna be Indonesian?",... LOL

President Candidates Debate Part 2

Last night, president candidates debate held on TV at 7 PM. The conslusion is : lil bit better than the first. SBY and JK, the two candidates tease one another. Throwed by JK mostly, SBY just defend and sometimes strikes back. Mega? Even the moderator ignore her. Its funny when 2 candidas get their time to answer, and mega -i dont know why- left behind ignored by the moderator.

JK, as usual, funny and relax. SBY still on his charisma. And mega, no changes. Her point still confusing, or probably it intentionally to drive audien run out of topic. I don't know.

Any opinion about this? Please share..

Indonesian President Candidates Debate

If you think Indonesian President candidates debate similiar with american debate, you make a mistake. Last night, 3 candidates debating on TV. And what is on my mind is so clear. That was not a debate. There are no difference oppinions which drive to hot conversation. Just a me too debate. Lil' bit boring. Or a peace is identical with boring? Just answer your self.

Indonesia : President Election Campaign

President candidates' campaign is about to begin. From now, i'll try to post some interesting news related to it in different perspectif, not only depend on formal news. If you wanna ask the detil, please send comments.