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Hari ini, 18 Februari 2011. Tepat 24 tahun yang lalu, untuk pertama kalinya aku membuka mata. Untuk pertama kalinya juga aku menghirup udara. Karena di hari itulah aku dilahirkan ke dunia. 24 tahun bukanlah waktu yang singkat. Berliku-liku jalan sudah saya lewati. Banyak hal yang terjadi dalam rentang waktu 24 tahun, fase dimana bagi semua orang, adalah fase untuk mencari kedewasaan. Kedewasaan yang oleh sebagian orang sering dibandingkan lurus dengan usia. Hal yang sebenarnya masih perlu diragukan. Banyak orang yang bertingkah kekanak-kanakan dikala usia mereka sudah diklaim dewasa, demikian juga sebaliknya. Yah, kedewasaan bukan diukur dari...

10 Ways to Make Your Vista Run Faster

1. Turn off Windows Search Indexing Windows Vista search indexing is constantly reviewing files on your system to make their contents available for quick searching. This is handy, but can severely impact system performance. To disable constant indexing: * Click Start then Computer * Right Click the C: Drive * On General Tab, Uncheck Index this drive for faster searching * On the subsequent dialog box, Select Include subfolders and files 2. Turn off Remote Differential Compression Remote Differential Compression measures the changes in files over a network to transfer them with minimal bandwidth rather than transferring an entire file that...

A.A. Navis "Sang Pencemooh"

Haji Ali Akbar Navis (lahir di Kampung Jawa, Padang, Sumatra Barat, 17 November 1924 – meninggal 22 Maret 2003 pada umur 78 tahun) adalah seorang sastrawan dan budayawan terkemuka di Indonesia yang lebih dikenal dengan nama A.A. Navis. Ia menjadikan menulis sebagai alat dalam kehidupannya. Karyanya yang terkenal adalah cerita pendek Robohnya Surau Kami. Navis 'Sang Pencemooh' adalah sosok yang ceplas-ceplos, apa adanya. Kritik-kritik sosialnya mengalir apa adanya untuk membangunkan kesadaran setiap pribadi, agar hidup lebih bermakna. Ia selalu mengatakan yang hitam itu hitam dan yang putih itu putih....

Sifat-sifat Manusia Indonesia

Mochtar Lubis menulis sebuah buku yang berjudul “Manusia Indonesia Sebuah Pertanggung Jawaban” yang kalau tidak salah ditulis tahun 70′an. Namun kalau ditelaah, setelah hampir 30 tahun, apakah sifat-sifat tersebut masih hinggap disebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia?  Satu-satunya sifat yang positif dari orang Indonesia, menurut Mochtar Lubis adalah sifatnya yang ’artistik’.Inilah sifat-sifat manusia Indonesia yang ditulis oleh Mochtar Lubis dalam bukunya “Manusia Indonesia Sebuah Pertanggung Jawaban”  1. Hipokritis alias munafik.Berpura-pura, lain di muka - lain di belakang, merupakan sebuah ciri utama manusia Indonesia...

Fenomena Jejaring Sosial

Mendengar kata jejaring sosial atau dalam bahasa kerennya social networking pikiran kita pasti akan langsung tertuju ke Facebook, Twitter dsb. Yah, memang itulah jejaring sosial yang sedang populer sekarang ini. Gak peduli pejabat tinggi, pelajar, mahasiswa, ibu rumah tangga bahkan para pekerja kasar pun bisa dipastikan memiliki sebuah akun di jejaring sosial tersebut. Tentu tujuan mereka adalah untuk mencari teman sebanyak-banyaknya di dunia maya atau bahkan bisa dibawa ke dunia nyata. Tujuan tersebut sejalan dengan sejarah pendirian jejaring sosial tersebut yaitu untuk menjalin hubungan sosial antar sesama. Meskipun dalam perjalanannya bukan...

Ziarah ke Makam Harry Potter

Sebuah pemakaman di Israel kedatangan rombongan penggemar Harry Potter, yang datang untuk menengok makam seorang yang juga bernama Harry Potter.Prajurit Harry Potter dulunya seorang tentara Kerajaan Inggris yang tewas di sebuah pertempuran pada 1939. Saat itu ia berumur 18 tahun, tapi di makamnya ditulis 19 tahun, sebab ia mengaku lebih tua setahun saat mendaftar masuk ketentaraan. Tak ada hubungan antara prajurit Harry Potter dengan tokoh karangan JK Rowling. Ziarah para fans ke makam itu dimulai sejak lima tahun lalu, dan makam itu makin populer setelah dicantumkan di sebuah situs pariwisa...

New Irizar i6

One of the key elements for the success of the Irizar products is that innovative solutions are made taking into consideration the opinions and needs of its clients and users. Despite the uncertainty that exists, Irizar has continued its commitment of investing in new product and technology developments and today is launching the Irizar i6 new coach to the market. A versatile high-end coach that is ideal for commuter and touring services. It´s unmistakable thanks to IRIZAR´s identifying symbols: safety, reliability, design, attention to detail, aerodynamic and comfort. The Irizar i6 also offers a maximum ability to be adapted, allowing...

7 Ways to Write Better Blog Posts

1. Find Your NicheIf you are planning to blog about life in New York City, understand ahead of time that no one’s really going to pay attention. The world is saturated with blogs, and while you may have a unique or engaging writing style and your stories about NYC may be completely mind blowing, people just aren’t drawn to blogs on such general subjects.You need to look for a way to create a market and then corner it — what is it about your experience in New York that makes your voice worth listening to? A blog about the best out-of-the-way restaurants or your experience in graduate school at NYU is infinitely more interesting than a...

Scania Irizar PB

A true Gran Tourismo, Scania Irizar PB is a work of art that works for you; a functional beauty designed and equipped to make travel a source of satisfaction – day after day.  When we first launched the Scania Irizar PB in 2002, it took the coach world by storm. Honours and awards were showered upon it and professional reviewers called it "The most comfortable vehicle we’ve ever driven." As a coach owner, you have a unique opportunity to customise the Scania Irizar PB to meet the needs of your business and your passengers’ expectations. You can optimise the length of the coach, the number of axles and the interior. You’ll enjoy...

Scania OmniExpress

A winning combination of distinctive style and superb versatility.  When we set out to create the OmniExpress the guiding word was “flexibility”. This coach offers an unusual combination of abilities – the versatility of a commuter with the greater comfort of a coach. As stylish as it is functional, the Scania OmniExpress is available with all the cargo capacity you need for longer trips as well as the high standard of comfort your passengers deserve. A wide choice of layouts is available, with plenty of options including overhead luggage...

Scania Touring

A privilege to own. A pleasure to drive. A joy to ride.Scania and Higer have joined forces in a unique co-operation. We’ve worked to create the most sensible, relevant and attractive transport for today’s global citizens. Now, we’re proud to present the new Scania Touring. Today’s travellers reflect the world’s enormous diversity. Yet they all appreciate smart design that turns longer journeys into a joyful experience. The Scania Touring will satisfy and exceed their expectations with stylish safety and comfort to please discerning tastes. The Scania Touring is destined to become an owner favourite around...

Scania Irizar Century

A distinctive classic, Scania Irizar Century is one of the bestselling coaches in the world. It’s loaded with appealing features that enhance comfort, spaciousness and style. The Scania Irizar Century can be precisely tailored to optimise performance, driveability, capacity and passenger comfort. Offering exceptional value, the Scania Irizar Century is a solid competitor to luxury coaches everywhere. You can specify the Scania Irizar Century as an express or tourist coach and be certain that your passengers will enjoy a smooth, restful ride in comfort and style.You have the choice of Grand Luxe, Luxe or standard...

New Scania Opticruise

Scania Opticruise has been totally revised including an entirely new gearchanging strategy. You are now offered the unique possibility of choosing between a fully automated version with an automatic clutch and a classic version with a clutch pedal. Scania Opticruise, one of the first automated gearchanging systems on the market, has been refined in many steps over the years. The concept of a standard mechanical gearbox remains, but the system has been extensively revised with improved mechanical components and entirely new software. Improved...