Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Dorothy Tan and The Midnight Terror

"I am Dorothy Tan". That's how the broadcaster of Singapore when it ended the news broadcast in one afternoon, about 20 years ago. In our village, far away in the interior of North Sumatra, only Singapore radio signals are caught quite clearly in radio antennas. Of course I did not understand what the broadcaster was broadcasting. But incidentally, a beloved father who knows little English, is able to capture messages from the news, which then...

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Welcome to Indonesia, Facebook

Facebook Indonesia Office (detikcom) Facebook, social media that much-loved Indonesian people officially opened an office in Jakarta. As one of the countries with the largest Facebook users in the world, of course the opening of office in Jakarta is the right decision by Mark Zuckerberg. The opening of the office is a conformation of Facebook commitment that is subject to the rules of the Government of Indonesia.The announcement of Facebook office...

Monday, August 14, 2017

Top Five Favorite Places in Bandung

Ciwidey White Crater Bandung, capital of Indonesia’s West Java Province, is a large city set amid volcanoes and tea plantations. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and–thanks to its 768m elevation–relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau in the Dago district.Bandung is a favorite weekend destination...

Jember, Iconic City of Indonesia Carnival

Jember Fashion Carnival Tourism Minister Arief Yahya designates Jember District, East Java Province as Carnival City along with the holding of the annual Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) event which enters its 16th year. This activity is considered to have national and international level."Everyone acknowledges world-class JFC and to realize that the Ministry of Tourism establishes Jember as a Carnival City," Arief said at a press conference in Jakarta...

Mango Tree, Indonesia Family Favorite Plants

The mango tree is one of the most preferred tree species of urban society in Indonesia. In addition to expecting fruit, the owner is also protected from direct sun exposure. That is why, mango trees are often planted in the yard area of the house. Home front, side, or back of the house. Depending on where the land is empty.Planting mango trees in principle is very easy. There are no special tricks or unique ways to go. Mango tree is a plant that...

Sunday, August 13, 2017

@kurawa, The Indonesia Social Media Phenomenal

Oh my dear marhaen, coincidence today is Friday, do not forget the Prayer well. Let #bejo (luck) to all. That's roughly the opening chorus of @kurawa account whenever you want to discuss the hot topic being discussed.On his profile page, @kurawa named Rudi Valinka pinned some of the hash tag alias tags, ie #ForensicAuditor #SokGanteng #Sinetwit #BEJO #SejutaKTPAhok. The first tags is his current profession as a forensic auditor, a profession that...
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