July 14, 2014
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Jimmy Wales is quietly building the world’s largest repository of Jimmy Wales-related knowledge
Should I build a repository of my own trivia, too? Like: what does Akhlis like most from politics; whom did Akhlis vote for?; why does Akhlis loathe soccer? Continue reading
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Hari Pertamaku di Sekolah
Kudus, Juli 1989 Horeee!!! Akhirnya aku lulus juga dari TK Pertiwi. Syukurlah bisa pindah ke sini. Aku sudah bosan bermain-main dengan teman-teman yang bengis itu. Betisku sakit karena pernah disabet lidi oleh mereka. Kalau mau menggambar pun, krayon-krayon kesukaanku jadi rebutan. Dan kalau bermain di halaman saat istirahat, aku tidak bisa leluasa. Mereka suka memonopoli… Continue reading
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If You Hate Someone Else’s News, Write Your Own!
Yes, you read it right. And there I said it. I recall a seasoned foreign journalist commented when asked about his opinion on citizen journalism,”If someone doesn’t like what he reads, then he should write his own for himself to read.” So I did. I wrote my own stuff. I write things I enjoy to… Continue reading
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The 2nd Aftermath
Getting out of the lift, heading home after work. (Approaching) “I heard you wrote something about Lee Kuan Yew on your blog.” “Gosh, can’t believe it. Not again…” (Cracking a laugh) “Well you know.. My dad is somewhat curious…” “Ok.” “He wants me to look for the quotations of Mr. Lee saying PS is ..weird.”… Continue reading
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The Aftermath
Jelang istirahat siang, hendak masuk lift. “Eh, ada orang terkenal!” “Hah?” “Lo yang nulis itu artikel tentang PS di Kompasiana kan?” “Hmm.. Iya..” “Banyak temen gue yang share di fb. Pas gue klik, eh nama elu.” “Oh ya?” “Iya, kan banyak temen gue yang … (Isyarat dua jari)” “Oh ok.” “Makanya mereka share. Lo ga… Continue reading
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