November 2009
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Mediocre Teachers: One More Reason Why Indonesian Education is Retarded
Days ago, my dad gave me some sheets of paper which apparently were a set of English examination papers for elementary school students. He works as an elementary school and kindergarten supervisor here in my hometown. It is customary that he is in charge of the examination papers proofreading several weeks prior to test. His… Continue reading
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IT'S or ITS?
This time I will share one more way of avoiding simple but fundamental mistakes in spilling your ideas. Surprisingly enough, some were found on sites or blogs written by bloggers living in English-speaking countries. This may sound unbelievable but it did happen. Slip of the fingers? Could it be the case? Regardless of the cause,… Continue reading
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About Truth (and Untruth)
The truth always comes out. It’s one of fundamental rules of time. In reality the untruth, however, always overshadows the truth even though eventually the truth overcomes its foe. And it’s another fundamental rules of time. And when it comes out, it can set you free or end everything you’ve fought so hard for. But… Continue reading
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On Migration to Dot Com
Welcome back to my blog, my beloved readers! After more than 3 months clinging to blogspot as a parasite, I resolved to purchase a new domain. I suppose the practicing phase has got to be ended soon and I have to gradually shift to a more professional stage. This is my historic moment as today… Continue reading
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Metro TV's Mata Najwa: The Premiere (part1)
Najwa in action: When beauty and intelligence come in the same package Najwa Shihab is always a magnet for TV audience particularly news programs lovers. Miss Shihab (who is no longer ‘miss’ as she is married and has given birth to a son) is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding female anchors this nation has… Continue reading
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On Migration to Dot Com
Welcome back to my blog, my beloved readers! After more than 3 months clinging to blogspot as a parasite, I resolved to purchase a new domain. I suppose the practicing phase has got to be ended soon and I have to gradually shift to a more professional stage. This is my historic moment as today… Continue reading
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Dangers of Tongue
People say, “Your mouth is your tiger, which will anytime devour you”. Our prophet Mohammad advocated : “What a moslem utters is men is safe from the dangers of their own tongue and arms”.Imam Ali Radhiallhu’anhu stated: ”An evil heart lies in its mouth and an angelic mouth lies in its heart”.At times, human beings are against… Continue reading
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Wanna, Gotta, Gonna, Gotcha, and Kinda
Some of you may watch or see some American or English movies and/ or songs. And perhaps you have more favorite Hollywood movies or English songs than Indonesian ones / i do, and I don’t give it a damn being called un-patriotic.Whichever you watch or listen to, chances are you encounter the words I mentioned… Continue reading
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A Snapshot on Indonesian Law Enforcement: Why are Minah and Aguswandi Different from Anggodo?
This just in, another tragicomedy arises in Indonesia. Check out the story of Mbok Minah – an unfortunate elderly lady in Darmakradenan, Ajibarang, Banyumas, Central Java – who was reportedly arrested after being charged of stealing THREE cocoas (worth IDR 2,100) at PT Rumpun Sari plantation. On metrotvnews.com, it was reported after she ‘took’ stealthily those… Continue reading
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Is a Person's Cell Phone the Windows to his Soul?
Your cell phone may mirror your personality The classic proverb “a person’s eyes are the windows to his soul” might need revising. Amidst current rapidly growing developments in communication technology, your eyes are not the one and only window to your soul, reader. These are some findings I gathered after conducting what so-called unscientific, groundless… Continue reading
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All about Articles
Hi, people! Have you ever wondered what to choose among THE, A, AN before a noun or noun phrase while making an essay in English or composing a short paragraph in your Writing lesson? Choosing the right article is sometimes as tricky as picking a boy/girlfriend. Articles look insubstantial but don’t take them for granted.… Continue reading
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My Second Award
One of my fellow bloggers, Rendra Sangir, a couple of days ago told me in my shoutbox that he gave me an award. Hmm, thanks a million buddy. This is another award after my first award given by Blogger Ingusan a.k.a. Dudi. As you can see, my blog is now equipped with a top commentator widget and… Continue reading
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