Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Batman vs. Superman
This is interesting. Some opinion on why should they fight each other. More drama in it than just kicking supervillains.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Monday, June 13, 2005
A must be invented
The followings are the inventions that I think Jakartans are craving for:
1. Portable uriner, for boys and girls. All these hours at traffic in cars, we really can't afford the mess that bikes are contributing to our hair and outfits. So we are stuck in our own or someone else's car. There should be no excuse holding our bladder and risking potential illnesses, the natural call should be answered as quickly as possible.
2. Inflatable people. Great for 3-in-1 spots. 1 press of a button and.. there's your mother in law. Great for tension release also, if you don't like your boss so much.
3. Portable closet, for keeping belongings organized.
4. Astronaut food, complete with express tooth brush and quicky bath, all available while you're driving.
5. My best thought yet, slingshots for public transportation. Just enjoy the unpolluted air 1-2km above Jakarta, the cool breeze, and you'll be where you need to be in no time. But seriously, somebody should be thinking of cheap and mass air taxi by now. It's too much hassle already. Can't we all just stay at home and get things done there, instead of taking 4-6 hours of our lifes everyday consuming the conditioned air provided by the great internal combustion engines?
1. Portable uriner, for boys and girls. All these hours at traffic in cars, we really can't afford the mess that bikes are contributing to our hair and outfits. So we are stuck in our own or someone else's car. There should be no excuse holding our bladder and risking potential illnesses, the natural call should be answered as quickly as possible.
2. Inflatable people. Great for 3-in-1 spots. 1 press of a button and.. there's your mother in law. Great for tension release also, if you don't like your boss so much.
3. Portable closet, for keeping belongings organized.
4. Astronaut food, complete with express tooth brush and quicky bath, all available while you're driving.
5. My best thought yet, slingshots for public transportation. Just enjoy the unpolluted air 1-2km above Jakarta, the cool breeze, and you'll be where you need to be in no time. But seriously, somebody should be thinking of cheap and mass air taxi by now. It's too much hassle already. Can't we all just stay at home and get things done there, instead of taking 4-6 hours of our lifes everyday consuming the conditioned air provided by the great internal combustion engines?
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Courage in marriage
Many of my friends were awed when they found out I was married for two years. Knowing me, marriage is probably the last association they would make, so getting married really early compared to the guys at my year really was a time stopper.
I don't mind, I really don't. Knowing myself, it still is hard to believe. Still, I didn't make the decision unconsciously, or being held at gun point. It was sound and firm, moreover it was my decision.
That said, being married takes a lot of effort. You take away your usual getting used to, the thought that you have a life partner sometimes caught me gasping for air. Did I miss something? I have this incredible will power to withold any situation so far when I want to pull my hair off, take a deep breath and feel sorry for the person on the other side, my wife. We often discuss of how being married is not about getting the right person but how much the willingness to hold on is, as well as the effort to resolve any conflicts.
More times I found myself looking at my hands, asking myself how did I get these "powers"? How did I become this person with such intense love toward a person greater than to myself? How did I resolve myself to blend in with her amazing and wonderful family?
I still have the usual time of fights, wanting things my way and this-is-my-stuff-so-get-your-hands-off, acting like a kid I am, but when the time comes, I am.. a husband, and sometimes.. an uncle.
I've prepared myself with six years of psychology and I still can't explain myself.
..cept 'course, I got hit really hard in the head while I was asleep and had my personality added or altered :)
Marriage life is definately not for everybody, but it's certainly for me.
I don't mind, I really don't. Knowing myself, it still is hard to believe. Still, I didn't make the decision unconsciously, or being held at gun point. It was sound and firm, moreover it was my decision.
That said, being married takes a lot of effort. You take away your usual getting used to, the thought that you have a life partner sometimes caught me gasping for air. Did I miss something? I have this incredible will power to withold any situation so far when I want to pull my hair off, take a deep breath and feel sorry for the person on the other side, my wife. We often discuss of how being married is not about getting the right person but how much the willingness to hold on is, as well as the effort to resolve any conflicts.
More times I found myself looking at my hands, asking myself how did I get these "powers"? How did I become this person with such intense love toward a person greater than to myself? How did I resolve myself to blend in with her amazing and wonderful family?
I still have the usual time of fights, wanting things my way and this-is-my-stuff-so-get-your-hands-off, acting like a kid I am, but when the time comes, I am.. a husband, and sometimes.. an uncle.
I've prepared myself with six years of psychology and I still can't explain myself.
..cept 'course, I got hit really hard in the head while I was asleep and had my personality added or altered :)
Marriage life is definately not for everybody, but it's certainly for me.
Google is using Microsoft's strategy
Interesting perception. I don't think it's something to blame them about, there is a general perception about where computing experience is going to direct itself to. There is rss, podcast, wiki and blog. The experience should be personalized in terms that you have the information that you inquire specifically, while at the same time you extend some experience worldwide and engaging in cooperation. The internet is the only human resource that works for 24 hours a day.
some links to consider :
http://www.unisysworld.com/opinionw/art.php/160
http://www.unisysworld.com/techwatch/art.php/2
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/strategy.mspx
http://amcptwo.blogspot.com/2005/04/microsoft-longhorn-is-still-compelling.html
some links to consider :
http://www.unisysworld.com/opinionw/art.php/160
http://www.unisysworld.com/techwatch/art.php/2
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/strategy.mspx
http://amcptwo.blogspot.com/2005/04/microsoft-longhorn-is-still-compelling.html
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Malas Pangkal Kaya
Sewaktu mencari program ekstensi untuk adikku, aku menemukan link ini. Funny point of view.
Epidemy, friends and family
I saw her blog today, and I'm more convinced that this is the communication that we are facing today. Podcast and blogs. Essy was my highschool buddy, she made my last highschool year sane and more bearable.
The first month holding a 24 hour internet connection never was as I thought it would be. I'm craving for something other than what the Internet connection has to offer, I was thinking of something else. Sure, upcoming exams probably have something to do with it, but I was more philosophical that I'd like to be. I was thinking of some friends that are in terrible emotions, and some family member also.
My AFS family dropped me a letter. It was, when I least expected. Splendid surprise, I was terrible at picking up where we left off. I'm hoping they could gather some more information of my conditions through my blog, so I decided to turn my blogs to English. Two more Indonesian blog reduced. I'll still put some post in Indonesians, I think, some things are funnier told in Indonesian, as some are in English.
The first month holding a 24 hour internet connection never was as I thought it would be. I'm craving for something other than what the Internet connection has to offer, I was thinking of something else. Sure, upcoming exams probably have something to do with it, but I was more philosophical that I'd like to be. I was thinking of some friends that are in terrible emotions, and some family member also.
My AFS family dropped me a letter. It was, when I least expected. Splendid surprise, I was terrible at picking up where we left off. I'm hoping they could gather some more information of my conditions through my blog, so I decided to turn my blogs to English. Two more Indonesian blog reduced. I'll still put some post in Indonesians, I think, some things are funnier told in Indonesian, as some are in English.
Yahoo! Help - Intellisync
Just finishing calender sharing setup on our yahoo! account when my brother and I stumble upon Yahoo! Help - Intellisync. It also synchronize the notes as well as calender and contacts.
Konsultan Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT)
All this time I was looking for scholarships, I didnt find this site. Oddly enough, I found it through my own add on my blog
Friday, June 03, 2005
Top 100 Speeches by Rank
These speeches could shower you with inspirations. Off course, the "I have a dream" speech was rated number one. Check out the Top 100 Speeches by Rank
Digital Restriction Management
Dengan membatasi hak membaca pada satu alat terhadap satu media, kita akan dileklilingi dengan hak guna yang harus diperbaharui terus menerus untuk tetap dibaca. Yang membuatku kesal adalah tidak ada peningkatan teknologi yang ditawarkan oleh jenis pengaturan dokumen ini, kecuali sekarang setiap kali membaca/melihat, kita jadinya harus membayar fee.
Membaca buku di komputer
MobileRead Networks - Sony's e-Book reader LIBRIe to use E-Paper! Aku tidak tahu kenapa aku akan membeli gadget yang seperti ini, hanya 4 warna abu-abu, memakai batre AAA, hanya karena 'kelihatan seperti kertas beneran'. Nice way for Royal Philips dan Sony untuk menghabiskan budget R&D nya.
Aku lebih in favor terhadap Project Gutenberg Consortia Center, yang kini muncul dengan tampilan yang lebih baru. Mereka menyediakan banyak sekali buku yang gratis disediakan. Membaca lebih teliti di pernyataan mereka, ternyata buku-buku ini memang sah secara hukum untuk diambil, dibaca dan disebarkan kembali. Membaca buku seharusnya menjadi lebih murah, bukannya lebih mahal.
Aku lebih in favor terhadap Project Gutenberg Consortia Center, yang kini muncul dengan tampilan yang lebih baru. Mereka menyediakan banyak sekali buku yang gratis disediakan. Membaca lebih teliti di pernyataan mereka, ternyata buku-buku ini memang sah secara hukum untuk diambil, dibaca dan disebarkan kembali. Membaca buku seharusnya menjadi lebih murah, bukannya lebih mahal.
Sony Librie EBR-1000EP E-book Reader Teardown / Disassembly Reverse-Engineering Report
Yes, why wouldn't I pay 2400 dollars for a monitor that display 4 shades of gray, 32mb of book memory that dissapears in 60 days, just because it "looks like real paper". Way to spend your R&D money, Sony and Philips! It's a sure win! Sony Librie EBR-1000EP E-book Reader Teardown / Disassembly Reverse-Engineering Report
"I'm pissed off is what I am!"
"I'm pissed off is what I am!"
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