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Shally/ 9D/ 26
"TOP WORLD URGE PUSSY RIOT'S RELEASE"
Setting: Russia/ Monday, July 22nd 2013
Over 100 leading musicians are calling for release of jailed members of Pussy Riot. On Monday, they signed an open letter organized by the group. They said that the impact of the unjust trial and imprisonment for an irrelevant punk protest against President Vladamir has spread all around the world.
Shally/ 9D/ 26
"TOP WORLD MUSICIANS URGE PUSSY RIOT'S RELEASE"
Setting: Russia/ Monday, July 22nd 2013
Over 100 leading musicians are calling for release of jailed members of Pussy Riot. On Monday, they signed an open letter organized by the group. They said that the impact of the unjust trial and imprisonment for an irrelevant punk protest against President Vladamir has spread all around the world.
Jakarta Post
Tuesday July 23, 2013
Shally/ 9D/ 25
"RIM closes 14 out of 17 factories"
Setting: Jakarta, Indonesia.
RIM director of government relations for Indonesia, Kusuma Lienandjadja said that he doesn't know the exact dates of closure but as now, only three factories are still operating. The remaining factories are located in Taiwan, Mexico and Hungary. Kusuma added that there was no plan to open new factories yet.
Jakarta Post
Tuesday July 30, 2013
Marcelien 9D/17
"Performer comes to Manila for Global Warming Tour"
Setting: Manila, Philippine.
Pitbull is going to hold "Global Warming Tour" around the world. He already sales 5 million albums and 40 million singles. He has colaborated with some famous singers. His world tour concerts had all been sold out. In his Manila concert, Pitbull is expected to belt out his nonstop party hits.
Jakarta Post
Tuesday July 30,2013
Marcelien 9D/17
"Tsuetate Onsen boasts great purin, winding alleyways"
Setting: Oguni, Kumamoto, Japan
Tsuetate Onsen is located in a mountain down. Women who run local inns were create purins (custard pudding). In every inn, you can bathe in a hot spring and eat a purin. You can also walk from main street into back alley. Tourists had written down their wishes over the Momijibashi bridge. At night, you can go to firefly viewing site.
Jakarta Post
Tuesday July 30,2013
Marcelien 9D/17
"Cyrus returns to TV with docu special"
Setting: Beverly Hills, California
MTV will become Miley Television now. She is getting a documentary on the music network. The announcement was made Friday by MTV programming at the anual Television Critics Association summer press tour. Cameras will follow Cyrus when she works on her new album. Here new single, "We Can't Stop" is No.2 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
jakarta post
friday july 19, 2013
janet ika / 9D / 9
"newly discovered horned dinosaur unearhed in utah"
setting: kaiparowits formation, utah / wednesday
a big nose dinosaur that may used its impressive horn as a mate magnet and to ward competitors has been discovered. big nose hornrd face (nasutoceratops) was lived 76 million years ago in western north america. they had hundred teeth that replaceable like shark. their horn as said before tied to attracting mates, ward competitors, and cooling the brain.
jakarta post
friday july 19,2013
janet ika / 9D / 9
"world observes mandela international day through public services"
setting: south africa / thursday
south africa and the world showed their love to nelson mandela on thursday. as the anti-apartheid leader turned 95 in hospital and his doctor said "he was steadily improving" from a six-week lung infection. on thursday celebration thousands of south africans sang "happy birthday". indonesia also celebrated nelson mandela day for the first time on thursday at united nation information center (UNIC) office in jakarta. president susilo bambang yudhoyono recently sent a letter expressing profound prayer for the speedy recovery of mandela.
jakarta post
friday july 19, 2013
janet ika / 9D / 9
"death of aceh wild elephant creates national outcry"
setting: banda aceh, sumatra
on sunday dead sumatran elephant was founded in a vacant lot in ranto saboh village. the elephant sustained injuries to his head and his tusk and eyes had been removed, while his trunk was detached from his body. with hope that president will thoroughly investigate the death, aulia ferizal signed the online petition on change. at least 129 elephant were killed in sumatra. president expressed his concern on twitter "i have instructed the authorities to prosecute the perpetrators and prevent this form happening again."
Febe Monika,9D/6
Jakarta Post
Wednesday July 31st, 2013
"Meilutyte lights up Barcelona"
Setting: Barcelona, Spain
Lithuania's 16-year-old teenager Ruta Meilutyte scorched to a time of one minute 04.35 seconds in the semi-final at the FINA Swimming World Championships of the 100 meters breaststroke, shaving a tenth off the previous record of 1:04.45 set by American Jessica Hardy in 2009. "It's my biggest aim," said Meilutyte.
Febe Monika 9D/6
Jakarta Post
Wednesday July 31st, 2013
"BRI, PermataBank reap hefty profits on high lending growth"
Setting: Jakarta
During the first six months of 2013, BRI and PermataBank reaped hefty profits, thanks to double-digit growth in both net interest income and fee-based income. BRI disbursed loans totaling Rp.391.7 trillion by the end of June, a 28.5% increase year-on-year. The growth was contributed by loan disbursement to the retail segment.
Febe Monika 9D/6
Jakarta Post
Wednesday July 31st, 2013
"Hamilton's title hopes renewed heading into break"
Setting: Budapest, Hungary
As the F1 season takes its midseason break, Lewis Hamilton goes into the rest period with renewed hope that he can launch a late title challenge. His win Sunday at the Hungarian Grand Prix was the third for Mercedes in the past five races. However, Alonso has slipped to third overall.
Kezia Kawira 9D/15
Reader Digest, August 2012
"My Family and other orang-utans"
Setting: Borneo
Deep in the jungles of Borneo, a group of women nurse, teach, cuddle, and sing lullabies to orphaned apes, 24 hours a day. For these infant orangutans to survive, their surrogate mums will need to raise them as they would their own. There was a time when Kumie, one of 48 "babysitters" at the Nyaru Menteng Oranguntan Reintroduction Project in central Borneo, considered orangutans to be her enemy. Some 40,000 of them live in Borneo's rich, ancient jungles, but many locals consider them aggressive pests that needs to be controlled.
Good job, folks...
Kezia Kawira 9D/15
Reader Digest, August 2012
" BITTEN! "
Setting: Tasmania, Australia
Catherine Chick was spending the weekend hiking and relaxing in the countryside of Australia's southern island of Tasmania. When she drove back towards Queenstown, she noticed something on a road ahead. It was a small, dazed ringtail possum. Catherine was nipped by the animal as she put it down, then it scuttled off into the undergrowth. A few days have past, and Catherine had developed a burning fever, chills and uncontrollable shaking. She expected doctors to know why she was feeling seriously ill. But her case had local experts stumped.
Kezia Kawira 9D/15
Readers Digest, August 2012
"What it's like to : jump off a cliff and fly"
Setting: Jungfrau, Swiss Alps
I like to go alone to a cliff on the backside of the Jungfrau, one of the tallest mountains in the Swiss Alps, said Barry Holubeck. Holubeck usually sit for a few minutes near the edge, before he starts to jump using his wingsuit and parachute to fly. He checks his gear and step over the edge. Then about three seconds of euphoria and complete and of complete calm and freedom from the rest of my life. Then I snap to attention because I have four seconds to save my own life, tells Holubeck.
Jakarta Post
Saturday July 27, 2013
Anthony 8D/ 2
"Norway reaches final by beating Denmark"
Setting : Norrkoping, Sweden
Norway will face Germany in the final of the women's european championship after beating Denmark with score 4-2 on Thrusday. Germany beat the hosts Sweden with score 1-0 in Gothenburg on Wednesday to book the their place in the final, which will be played at the friends Arena in Stockholm on Sunday.
Jakarta Post
Saturday July 27, 2013
Anthony 9D/ 2
"Indonesia's young star stuns Russian grandmaster at Biel Festival"
Setting : Biel, Switzerland
Indonesian chess player put in an impressive performance at the Biel Chess Festival, Biel, Switzerland, on Thursday with 10 of 12 of them wins. However, the most sensational performance was shown by 16-year old Medina Warda Aulia, who stunned the GM Alexander Cherniaev of Russia. She won after her 47 moves in an English games.
Jakarta Post
Saturday July 27, 2013
Anthony 9D/ 2
"Young shuttlers recruited for future world challenge"
Setting : Jakarta
There are 24 young shuttlers consist of 13 boys and 11 girls have passed the PB Djarum-sponsored audition. There are 4 stages of selection process, After all stages, 44 participants were selected before the number was whittled down to 24. Some of them were prepared for the World Junior Championship 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, which will be held from October 23th to November 3rd.
Candra S./9D/3
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22, 2013
"New Surgical Knife can instantly detect cancer"
Surgeons may have a new way to smoke out cancer. An experimental surgical knife can help surgeons make sure they've removed all the cancerous tissue, doctors reported Wednesday. Surgeons typically use knives that heat tissue as they cut, producing a sharp-smelling smoke. The new knife analyzes the smoke and can instantly signal whether the tissue is cancerous or healthy.
Candra S./9D/3
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22, 2013
"8 troops killed as political tensions grow"
Setting: Tunis
Gunmen killed at least eight Tunisian soldiers on Monday, staging the biggest attack on the security forces in decades as political tensions rose between supporters and opponents of the Islamist-led government. Tunisians fear they may be sliding into one of the worst crisis in their political transition since autocratic leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was forced to flee during a 2011 uprising that set off revolts across the Middle East.
Candra S./9D/3
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22, 2013
Setting: Tokyo, Japan
"'Cool Japan' gives anime heroes a new mission: Boost the economy"
The critters, warriors and doe eyed women of Japanese animation and manga comics have long found fans around the world. But now the Japanese government wants to mobilize them for a far sterner task: boosting the economy. While popular anime and manga characters will be harnessed, "Cool Japan" aims to include Japanese food, fashion and services, such as the sumptuous hospitality of the country's inns. What the plan will not do is actually choose what is cool. In 2011, Japan was a net importer of content, including books, movies and magazines to the tune of 70 billion yen($ 695.65 million), compared with exports of 16.2 billion yen, said Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting. The exception was video games, with exports of 293 billion yen and imports of only 2.1 billion.
Livia Clarissa 9D/16
Jakarta Post, Tuesdat July 30, 2013
Title : Indonesian Coffee Exports Slumping As Beans Rot In Rain
Setting : Indonesia
Coffee shipments from Indonesia will probably drop the most in six years as the capacity of rainfall increase causing the beans to rot. Sales may go down 19 percent to 6 this year according to the median of estimates from seven exporters compiled by Bloomberg. That is the biggest drop since 2007.
Livia Clarissa 9D/16
Jakarta Post, International Herald Tribune, the global edition of the New York Times, World Business with Reuters, Tuesday July 30th, 2013
Title : Bloomberg Hires Digital Pioneer From The Atlantic
Setting : New York, USA
Bloomberg was set to an announcement that the president of Atlantic Media will be named chief executive of Bloomberg. Andrew Lack who have managed the media division for five years will now become the chairman. The company has had success in moving from a linear television business to a more diverse model of video distribution.
Livia Clarissa 9D/16
Jakarta Post, Tuesday July 30th 2013
Title : Forex Decline Expected In July as BI eases Rupiah
Setting : Indonesia
BI see a subtle drop in its foreign exchange reserves by the end of July after ending its aggressive policy last month to safeguard rupiah from a deep depreciation by funneling much-needed US dollars into the market. Even so, BI would stay on guard in the market to intervene and supply dollars. BI's current reserves figure of $98.1 billion is sufficient to cover 5.4 months of imports and foreign debt payments.
Yotia Jericho/9D/33
Jakarta Post July 21st 2013
“RI Restores Pride Against The Reds”
Setting : Indonesia,July 21st 2013
On Saturday 20th of July 2013 Indonesia dream team fought for honour againts Liverpool (one of the best team in Premier League) in Gelora Bung Karno stadium.And this time Indonesia had to admit the greatness of Liverpool FC by 2-0. Liverpool won by the goal of Joao Coutinho and Sterling.
Yotia Jericho/9D/33
Jakarta Post July 21st 2013
“Proper Nutrition Supports The Optimum Health Quality and Longetiva of Your Cats”
Setting : -
Cat is God’s creature that has caught mice since 6500 years ago.Having a healthy cat is nice,but having a sick cat is terrible,but...How to avoid that? Cat is different than humans, they need a very low carbohydrates but they need 25-40% protein and 15-45% fat.And of course “LOVE” is important too.
Yotia Jericho/9D/33
Jakarta Post July 21st 2013
“A disgruntled man hurt after detonating explotion”
Setting : Beijing,China
A man in a wheelchair named Ji Zhong Xing detonated a bomb in an airport in Beijing,China.The explosion took place just meters outside the international arriving passengers .Fortunately No one hurt because of his extreme action, But it produced black smoke because of the bomb explosion.And the business ended around 90 minutes.
Satya P. J.-9D/24
From: The Jakarta Post-July 26, 2013
Setting: Medan, Indonesia
The Kuala Namu International Airport (KNIA)’s first operational day way still marred with confusion. Many passengers were confused while others still went to the Polonia Airport which stopped serving commercial flights on Wednesday evening. Passengers said they went to Polonia Airport because they didn’t know how to get to KNIA.
Satya P. J.-9D/24
From: The Jakarta Post-July 26, 2013
Setting: Spain
"Train driver grilled as 78 people killed in crash"
The police put the driver of a Spanish train under investigation on Thursday. In this accident, at least seventy eight people died when the train hit a sharp bend at speed, derailed and caught fire near the pilgrimage center of Santiago de Compostela, in one of Europe’s worst rail disaster.
Satya P. J.-9D/24
From: The Jakarta Post-July 26, 2013
Setting: Jakarta, Indonesia
"Old, unforgotten mosque in Jakarta"
Istiqlal is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. The mosque, which was inaugurated in 1978, occupies 2.5 hectares of a total 9.3 hectare-plot of land and can accommodate up to 120,000 people. A Christian architect, Friedrich Silaban, won a competition to design the mosque and its construction started in 1961.
Tiara Angelica 9D/26
The Jakarta Post July 25th 2013
"William, Kate keep the world waiting for baby's name"
Setting: London
Prince William and Kate kept the world guessing about their first child's name. They gave the world it's first sight of their baby when they emerged from the hospital. Elizabeth met her great-grandson for the first time on Wednesday at the Kensington Palace before they took the baby to visit his grandparents outside London.
Tiara Angelica 9D/26
The Jakarta Post July 25th 2013
"For God's Sake"
Setting: -
Villagers use nets to catch offerings thrown into the crater of Mount Bromo by Hindu devotees during Yadnya Kasada festival in Probolinggo, East Java, on Wednesday. Every year, people gather for the annual festival where offerings of food and money for Hindu gods at the active volcano to ask for blessings.
Tiara Angelica 9D/26
The Jakarta Post July 25th 2013
"Canada Toughens Train Rules After Disaster"
Setting: Canada
Canadian transportation authorities banned one-man crews for trains with dangerous goods, responding to calls for tougher regulations after an oil train derailment in Quebec killed 47 peoples. Transport Canada also said trains with dangerous goods won't be allowed to be left unattended on a main track. Hand brakes must be applied to trains left one hour or more.
Jovita/ 9D/ 13
Jakarta Post
Sunday, July 21st 2013
"HUGH JACKMAN MUSES OVER COMIC-CON."
Setting: Los Angeles
Hugh Jackman, a 44-year-old actor is returning to San Diego this week for the 44th annual Comic-Con international pop-culture convention to hype his Japan-set X-Men, The Wolverine spin-off opening on July 25 that marks his sixth time playing as the iconic comic book character since 2000.
Jovita/ 9D/ 13
Jakarta Post
Sunday, July 21st 2013
"JOURNEYING INTO THE HISTORY OF WINE."
Setting: Perth
The history of wine in Australia began around 200 years ago with grapes imported from Europe, as the country had no native grapes appropriate for wine making. Today, there are about 60 wine producing regions in Australia, including Margaret River and Swan Valley in West Australia. According to Swan Valley and Regional WInemakers Association, wine producing have been very successful in the region.
Wilnie 9D/31
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 20th 2013
"Outrage over KPU decision to allow kids to campaign in 2014"
Setting : Jakarta
The komnas PA has lambasted KPU decisions which allow children underage to participate in 2014 election. Komnas PA chairman, Arist stated that KPU was being spineless for allowing itself to be steered by the House of Representative. There’re numeral children being harmed during the past election. Komnas PA will report Banwaslu if there’s any children involve.
Wilnie 9D/31
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 20th 2013
Czech mother arrested in killing of 3 babies
Setting: Czech
Czech police’ve arrested a woman who is suspected of killing her 3 new-born babies. Spokeswoman Petra Vedrova that the woman has confessed to killing a girl and twins. Police discovered the bodies in the cellar. family’s financial problems were the likely motive. If convicted of the murders, the mother faces up to life prison.
Wilnie 9D/31
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 20th 2013
UAE identifies 4 new cases of SARS-like virus
Setting: United Arab Emirates
Health authorities in the UAE have identified four new cases of SARS. These cases could lead investigators on the transmission of the virus which has claimed more than 40 lives since September. Health authorities said a previously infected patient apparently passed it to at least four others. Friday’s statement added there’re no plans to restrict travel or increase screenings.
Liana 9D/15
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22 , 2013
Scorpionfish- the world's most venomous fish
Setting: Indonesia
Scorpionfish are sometimes considered as the world’s most venomous fish usually found in near South East Asia. They blend in with their surroundings and ambush their prey at the right moment. If you are stung you should find help, the faster you get treatment the better your chance to recover.
Liana 9D/15
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22, 2013
Apple is exploring entry into TV
Apple has revolutionized cellphones with its finished product that is Iphone. Now Apple tries to reimagine television. Though many concerns Apple might not have any innovation like Iphone, they will continue doing it with the collaboration of other companies. “Apple TV is a small part of its business” ,they stated.
Liana 9D/15
Jakarta Post
Friday July 19, 2013
Govt wants to develop nuclear energy
Setting: Indonesia
Indonesia government tries to develop nuclear energy, this action has brought worry to many of people because a country that isn’t even able to run a reliable public transportation is planning to develop nuclear energy, and as Indonesia doesn’t have the right “people” to do it without relying on foreigners.
Vincentcius H 9D/29
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22nd 2013
Setting : Indonesia
“The national curriculum could change again after elections”
The 2013 national curriculum may end up being changed again due to the 2014 elections. Some political parties didn’t agree about the new curriculum. “The 2006 curriculum has not been well implemented in every province in the country, yet the government has decided to change the curriculum again,” they complained.
Vincentcius H 9D/29
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 27th 2013
Setting : Indonesia
“Despite BI’s efforts, rupiah remains weak”
The act to increase the interest rate and fuel prices have failed to strengthen rupiah, which has continued to weaken in recent weeks. Declining by 1.8 percent this week to 10,266 per USD. Last week, it reached 10,286 per USD. While this happens in Indonesia, other Asian currencies are increasing.
Vincentcius H 9D/29
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 22nd 2013
Setting : Indonesia
“Kuala Namu rushes work for soft opening”
Workers were rushing on last Saturday to complete Kuala Namu International Airport in North Sumatra, ahead of the planned soft opening on Thursday. Hundreds of workers are employed to complete it. But, work appeared to progress slowly. For example, the train arrival hall is unlikely to be completed on Thursday.
Vincent A.P./9D/29
Jakarta Post; Wednesday,July 17th 2013
"Flooding hits four regencies in South Sulawesi"
Setting: Makassar, South Sulawesi
Thousands of houses and public facilities in four regencies in South Sulawesi have been submerged in floodwater. The flood occured when Lake Tempe overflowed after three days of heavy showers. They said the peak of raining season will be in August. The government has opened many facilities for the evacuated residents.
Vincent A.P./9D/29
Jakarta Post; Wednesday,July 17th 2013
"Povincial administrations prepare for Idul Fitri exodus"
Setting: Bandung-Lampung
Provincial administrations have started to prepare for the upcoming Idul Fitri exodus to ensure smooth and safe journeys. For West Java and Central java itself have been selecting road worthy bus for the exodus and had ordered monitoring of traffic. Meanwhile, PT ASDP Indonesia ferry is preparing 42 vessels to serve Merak Port.
Vincent A.P./9D/29
Jakarta Post; Wednesday,July 17th 2013
"Two passengers missing after boat capsizes"
Setting: Bandar Lampung
Bad weather in Sunda Strait has sunk a ship while the fate of two passengers remains unclear. The rescue team have saved 21 passengers. The ship sank around Sangiang Island beacuse of storm on Sunday at 12:15 am. BMKG will provided accurate information of bad weather to warn all ferries in Sunda Straits.
Jakarta Post
Thursday, July 18th 2013
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Refael Alfa Budiman/9D/22
Setting:Tokyo, Japan
Title: Minaret in Japan
The Tokyo Camii mosque was build at Shibuya district, Tokyo, Japan. This mosque have more than a place to pray, but as the Turkish Culture Centre. To announce the time of pray, it doesn't use a ring but, they there's the schedule that place on the bulletin board. This is one of the example of assimilation of Muslims culture in Japan.
Jakarta Post
Thursday, July 18th 2013
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Refael Alfa Budiman/9D/22
Settings :Bali, Indonesia
Title :Works of young Balinese painter exhibited at Amadea Resort and Villas
I Putu Eka Hendra Jaya is a young painter that use Kamasan-style painting, which first appeared in the 16th century. On July 2013 from 5th July-8th July, this 17 years old painter has opened an art exhibition which showcasing 20 piece of his artwork. The purpose of this exhibition is to encourage more young painter to preserve this unique art.
Jakarta Post
Thursday, July 18th 2013
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Refael Alfa Budiman/9D/22
Settings :Jakarta
Title :Metallica preps show for Jakarta
The promoter of American heavy metal band Metallica, Blackrock Entertainment, says that Metallica will perform in front of its Indonesian fans on August 25th. For this concert Metallica has prepared 200,000 watt sound system to support the concert at Bung Karno stadium. To anticipate the chaos, the promoter would deploy 4,800 security officer.
Sabella/9D/23
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 29th, 2013
“Famed hacker dies before revealing med-tech hack”
setting : San Francisco
Barnaby Jack, a renowned computer hacker, was found dead in San Francisco, a week before his med-tech hack presentation. The 35-year-old hacker was supposed to demonstrate his techniques at the Black Hat Hackers Convention in Las Vegas the next Thursday. Although an autopsy is being conducted, the cause of death has yet been determined.
Sabella/9D/23
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 29th, 2013
“Famed hacker dies before revealing med-tech hack”
Setting : San Francisco
Barnaby Jack, a renowned computer hacker, was found dead in San Francisco, a week before his med-tech hack presentation. The 35-year-old hacker was supposed to demonstrate his techniques at the Black Hat Hackers Convention in Las Vegas the next Thursday. Although an autopsy is being conducted, the cause of death has yet been determined.
Sabella/9D/23
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 27th, 2013
“Myanmar may change constitution”
Setting : Yangon, Myanmar
A committee has been established on Thursday by Myanmar’s parliament to review the country’s constitution. The current constitution is considered to be undemocratic, especially since it disqualifies opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from running for president. Although the change hasn’t been assured yet, it might let ethnic minorities to increase self-rule, as they are seeking for greater autonomy.
Sabella/9D/23
Jakarta Post
Monday, July 29th, 2013
“Slumdog star to play Indian math genius”
Setting : Mumbai, India
After his role in the 2008’s Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire, Dev Patel has been cast again as the lead of the new upcoming Hollywood movie. And his next role will be as the math genius Srinivasa Ramanujan from India, who is best known for his theory of prime numbers.
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators arrested Upstream Oil and Gas regulatory special task force (SKK Migas) head Rudi Rubiandini at his house on Jl. Brawijaya, South Jakarta, on Tuesday night for allegedly accepting bribes totaling U$700,000 on two separate occasions from a foreign company.
Jakarta Post
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Yolanda 9D/32
"DWELLING TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK SHOWS IMPROVEMENT"
Setting : North Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
Despite the dwelling time and yard occupancy ratio (YOR) not yet decreasing at the country's main gateway of Tanjung Priok Port, the efficiency of the port has improved in the past weeks after a special team was established to better manage the port. Separately, Tanjung Priok Customs and Excise Office spokeswoman Finary Manan said that the office had deployed 50 more people and extended their daily working hours to 11 p.m to accelerate container traffic at the port. And finally, the traffic and the other problems at the Tanjung Priok can be reduced.
Jakarta Post
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
Yolanda 9D/32
"CARMAKERS UNFAZED BY CHINA PLAN TO CURB SALES"
Setting : China
China plans to restrict vehicle sales in eight more cities to curb traffic congestion and pollution, but car manufactures aren't worried, because they expect organic growth in the world's biggest auto market to outweigh any restrictions. New car sales are already restricted in four Chinese cities. Those cities are : Beijing, Guangzhou, Guiyang, and Shanghai, by limiting the number of license plates and selling them to consumers through auctions and lotteries. And they all hope, soon there isn't much pollution and traffic anymore in China.
Who was "anonymous" submitting about the arrest of Rudi by KPK?
Thx, guys, for submitting your work, 2 of you had submitted 4 short reviews, though actually it was 3 (double submission).
Next task, try to use your own words for summarizing it into 50 words. Have a great holiday weekend!
Sir
Jakarta Post
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Yolanda 9D/32
"NUARTA 'RESURRECTS' TALLEST WISNU STATUE"
Setting : Bali, Indonesia
After a long hiatus of nearly 14 years, the construction of the 126 meter tall Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), dubbed the tallest sculpture in the world, will be continued and is expected to be completed in early 2015, announced the Bali-born Bandung-based sculptor Nyoman Nuarta. The statue is so huge that its main parts must be cut into smaller pieces before being transported to the GWK cultural park in Jimbaran, South Bali. Once on that site, workers will weld the pieces together before mounting the statue on a corestructure made of a combination of concrete and steel.
Jakarta Post
Tuesday July 23rd 2013
Shally/ 9D/ 26
"Gianniotis retains world title in 10k open water"
Setting: Barcelona, Spain.
Oussama Mellouli won Saturday's 5k race with an impressive sprint finish and he was at or near the lead for much of this race but Spyridon Gianniotis of Greece took the initiative on the final lap to gain a clear lead of two bodylengths ahead of Mellouli and Thomas Lurz.
Oscar/9D/19
Jakarta Post
Wednesday, July 31 2013
Setting Jakarta
Tough Job awaits Moeldoko
Army chief of staff Gen. Moeldoko will be replacing the commander of Indonesian Military (TNI), Adm. Agus Suhartono. He was chosen by the President himself, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. According to Golkar lawmaker Nurul Arifin, Moeldoko was a qualified candidate for the job. Moeldoko is expected to face new tough challenges.
Harry T 9D/7
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 20th 2013
Setting : Seoul,Korea
"Gwangju mayor accused of forgery"
The mayor of south korean city gwangju, which is hoping to host the 2019 world swimming championships, will face criminal charges after he allegedly forged signatures of key officials in a bid document, a government official said on friday.Kang un tae has been accused of forging the signature of former prime minister kim hwang sik.an official at the gwangju metropolitan city, said the authorities should have waited fir the FINA announcement before going public
Harry T 9D/7
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 20th 2013
Setting : Buenos Aires, Argentina
"Veron comes out of retirement"
Former Argentina captain Juan Sebastian Veron has come out of retirement to play another season at Estudiantes. Veron, who is the club's techinal secretary and was sporting director last season, signed a new player's contract until next June on Thursday and will play for them in the 2013-2014 Argentine first division league season.
Harry T 9D/7
Jakarta Post
Saturday, July 20th 2013
Setting :London
"Ricciardo tests Red Bull"
Daniel Ricciardo tested for Formula One champions Red Bull at Silverstone on Thursday but went quickest in his regular Toro Rosso race car. The australian, battling Finland's 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen for the red bull seat to be vacated by Mark Webber at the end of the season, drove for both Red Bull-owned teams on the second day of a young driver test
Dymas Yusuf 9D/21
Reader Digest, June 2013
“the Angel of the Valley”
Settings: Embo Valley, South Africa
Summary: Jenny Konigkramer, a grandmother with silver hair, who has nickname Angel of the Valley, always helping and tending the needy animals in the Embo Valley of South Africa. Six days a week, that silver-haired grandmother goes to the Embo Valley outside Durban in South Africa. That woman feeds and tends the hungry and sick animals with loves.
Oscar/9D/19
Jakarta Post
Wednesday, July 31 2013
Setting Berlin, Switzerland
Two Swiss trains collide, 26 injured, driver found dead
Two Swiss trains collided with each other. Officials stated that the accident was caused by neglecting of a signal by one of the trains. Out of 46 passengers on board, 26 were injured. Luckily, none of them were in life-threatening situation.
Oscar/9D/19
Jakarta Post
Wednesday, July 31 2013
Setting Sudan
134 people killed in clashes in Sudan’s Darfur
134 people have been killed in new clashes between two rival tribes in Sudan’s Darfur region according to the tribe leader. The conflict has been going on for about 10 years. It started when African tribes took up arms against Arab Governments in Khartoum.
Dymas Yusuf 9D/21
Reader Digest, June 2013
“That Day on Everest ”
Settings: Mount Everest, Mahalangur section of the Himalayas.
Summary: there are two people who stood for the first time on the apex, of the Mount Everest. Those peoples, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary already facing many problems like strong Winds of the Everest and many other hurdles . Even there are many hurdle, they can go to summit of Everest
Dymas Yusuf 9D/21
Reader Digest, June 2013
“30 Secrets from the IT Helpdesk”
Settings: -
Summary: This article contains many computer tips from the experts in computer, so this article doesn't have sets. The samples of the tips are we mustn't use the public Wi-Fi very frequently, because you can get hacked, the second is we mustn't download from sharing websites frequently, because many viruses and it’s not safety.
Jakarta Post
Friday, July 26th 2013
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Dillon Nathaniel/9D/04
Settings : Jakarta, Indonesia
Title : Borneo in red, seeks more loans for bumpi
Despite seeing a sizeable loss in the first quarter, coal miner PT Borneo Lumbung Energi & Metal is looking to apply for other loans to finance its plan of increasing stakes in the London-listed Bumi plc. The coal prodeucer, which runs business through its 99.99 percent owned subsidiary PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup.
Jakarta Post
Friday, July 26th 2013
Page 23
Dillon Nathaniel/9D/04
Settings : -
Title : Atletico Wins First Copa Libertadores Title
Ronaldinho added a Copa Libertadores title to his collection of honors as Brazil's Atletico Mineiro defeated Paraguay's Olimpia in a penalty shootout to win the continental club championship on Wednesday. Former two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho thrived internationally with Barcelona and Brazil, winning the champions league and the 2002 World cup.
Reader’s Digest
May 2013
Patricia/9D/20
“Making it count”
Setting: Thailand
Suphattarata Chaijompaeng – a 33-year-old freelance translator that has been developing English language programs for Thai school kids – knew how to spend her 3.6 million baht she had won in the latest Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes. She will be organizing games, donating English books and also using the bilingual section of Thailand RD magazines to help the kids learn!
Jakarta Post
Friday, July 26th 2013
Page 23
Dillon Nathaniel/9D/04
Settings : Germany
Title : Guardiola Experiments as Bayern Beat Barca
New coach pep Guardiola Shuffled the cards at Bayern Munich as the treble winners beat his former club Barcelona 2-0 in a friendly on Wednesday. The Spinard, who won 14 of 19 possible titles in four years at Barcelona, made sweeping role change as he works his way into the new job after the Bavarians won the Champions League and domestic league and cup double last season under Jupp Heynckes.
Joey / 9D / 12
Teen October 2012 Edition
KAMIKAZE KARAAGE
Setting: Central Park Mall, Lower Ground #214A
"You've never had chicken, before you try our chicken!" - that's the tagline of Kamikaze Karaage, a Japanese-style restaurant famous for its deep fried crispy chicken. They bring the recipe straight from Nagoya, which is famous with peppery and spicy tebasaki (chicken wings. They also have Katana (crispy boneless chicken) with sauce of your own choice.
Joey / 9D / 12
Teen October 2012 Edition
"Silent Hill Revelation 3D"
Setting: Canada
Instead of having a sequel plot from the first movie, Silent Hill -Revelation 3D spins a new tale within the wicked setting of the town of Silent Hill. Written and directed by Michael J. Bassett, Silent Hill -Revelation 3D features the original cast with several newcomers, among them are Adelaide Clemens, who plays Heather Mason and Kit Harrington as Vincent Carter.
Joey / 9D / 12
Teen October 2012 Edition
AU CHOCOLAT - BISTRO AND CONFISERIE
Setting: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
A bit of quintessential French flavors in the middle of Asia's most exclusive compounds, Marina Bay Sands, Au Chocolat aims to tease the food lover and chocoholic in you. Au Chocolat Bistro offers a delightfully wide selection of a blissfully yummy main course and its Confiserie will put the widest smile on your face with its flirtatious and colorful desserts.
William/9D/30
"BENTARA BUDAYA CELEBRATES CHILDREN WITH MOVIE FIESTA"
Setting: Indonesia/ July 26th-28th 2013
To celebrate National Children's day on July 23, Bentara Budaya Jakarta will be compering an event called "Children and Teenager's Film Week" from July 26 until July 28 where film screenings with themes accustomed to children’s interests will be shown. The event’s curator hoped this will be a success.
William/9D/26
"CONJURING scares up OLD-SCHOOL HORROR"
Setting: USA/July 19 2013
The Conjuring is directed by James Wan and produced by Tony DeRosa-Grund, Peter Safran, and Rob Cowan. The story is about a family who just moved into a house. But they don't know the hidden secret of that house. That house was a witch's house. A thrilling horror experience awaits.
William/9D/30
"A SONG FOR JAVANESE BULLS"
Setting: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
For three days in the first week of July, Doddy, a guitarist, rides on a delman passed the vibrant Malioboro area in Yogyakarta and recorded songs about species' conservation. They successfully recorded a song titled "Bos Javanicus" written by Sarah. The word "Bos Javanicus" itself means Javanese Bulls.
Jakarta post
Wednesday, July 24 2013
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"First day of parenting for William and Kate"
Setting : St. Mary's Hospital, London, the UK
Prince William, Kate and their baby boy were spending their first full family day on Tuesday inside a London hospital. The infant was given birth on the day before, and has brought joy to the whole world as salutes and tributes were unleashed. Though the name and appearance hasn't been decided yet.
Jakarta post
Wednesday, July 24 2013
page 12
"Betting agencies have big day on royal baby names"
setting : The UK
Various betting agencies took bets on what Prince William and Kate would name their newborn child. For much of the day, the money was on Alexandra for a girl and James or George for a boy. The betting also include other things such as on what color that Kate's sister will wear when she visits.
Jakarta post
Wednesday, July 24 2013
page 12
"Francis begins first trip home as pope"
setting : Rio de Jenairo, Brazil
The newly inaugurated pope, Pope Francis, had his first trip to his home continent on Monday. Returning home for the first time since becoming the Pope, Francis smiled broadly as thousands celebrate his homecoming after his turning the wrong way in the streets of Rio. Pope Francis looked calm and interacted closely with the people.
Evangelita Megant / 9D / 05
"CAN'T BE TAMED"
Setting : USA
Miley Cyrus walked pantsless on the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards and she described her sex life as "magic". But she insisted that she is having a healthy adulthood because of her supportive father and her family. And for Miley Cyrus, an adoring fan base holds its breath.
Evangelista Megant / 9D / 05
"SYRIA'S FREE ARMY"
Setting : Turkey
The writer went to Turkey, and from there crossed into Syria. There are an antigovernment protest that took place every evening. On May 19, around 4:30 in the morning the government forces attacked on of the village there. The Syrian rebels helped the writer evacuate and then they went back to their villages and defend them from the government attack.
Vania jocelyn 9D / 27
Settings : -
"Fox says 'Glee' season delayed by Monteith death"
"Glee" will return for its fifth season a week later than planned because of the death of series star Cory Monteith, Fox said. Monteith's body was found last weekend in Vancouver, hotel room, and tests showed he died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol.A Fox release that preceded Monteith's death offered plot highlights of the coming season, including whether Rachel would find success on Broadway and whether the characters of Blaine and Kurt would marry. There was no mention of what was in store for the character of Finn.
Vania jocelyn 9D / 27
Jakarta post
Setting : Tangerang
"More cops killed in Tangerang"
Two officers shot and killed by unidentified assailants, They killed on Friday in Tangerang.
The attack took place at 10 p.m, on JL. Graha Raya, Pondok Aren, South Tangerang. The victims are indentified as Second Brig. Maulana and Adj. Second Insp. Kus Hendratma. The remains of two victims had been taken to Kramat Jati Police General Hospital In East Jakarta for autopsies.
Vania jocelyn 9D / 27
Jakarta post
Edition : 20 July 2013
Settings : -
"Glee lead star had troubled past"
Cory monteith had just opened his troubled past. He was born on 11th may,1982. His parents divorced when he was 7 and since then, he was raised by his mother. He started to used drugs and alcohol at age 13. He said, "I was really bad back there, i even stole my mom's money". At age 19, his mother urged him to attend a rehab. Thanks to his mom, he was a succeed actor.
Jesslyn 9D/11
The wall street journal
Wednesday,14 August 2013
Setting : Hong Kong
Hong Kong Flights Canceled as Typhoon Utor Hits
More than 350 flights at Hong Kong's airport have been canceled or delayed while schools, banks and the local stock market were shut on Wednesday, as the city braced for the impact of Typhoon Utor.
The Hong Kong Observatory raised the No. 8 storm signal at 1:40 a.m. overnight.
Jesslyn 9D/11
Hong Kong Disneyland filled with tourists after the typhoon utor passed.
A day after the typhoon utor passed, thousands of tourist mainly from China invading the famous theme park Disneyland. Thankfully,the sky was cloudy and we didnt get burn by the sun. What annoys me the most was some of the tourist were trying to cut the queue of the rides. I wasn't enjoying the ride much because we waited for too long.
Angelica/9D/01
The 1965 Kiling
Settings : Jakarta
Astaman Hasibuan film has been screened over 500 times in 95 cities of April. The goverment shpuld provide proof should declare that anything stated in the book is false more and more Indonesian are and will be watching this film as they start to wonder what the big fuss is all about
Angelica/9D/01
The Treat From The POso Network
settings : kompas, jakarta
The activities of the terrorist network based in Poso, Central Sulaersi appear to ha ve spread further as evercied by the raid in Tulungagung. Police said two suspected terrorist 3 from Poso were shot dead during operation. The country needs more serious and integrated measures to combat terrorism. The hard work of the security authorities demands the support of all parts of the nation without exception
Angelica/9D/01
Human Rights Violations In Papua
settings : sydney
The disappointing that the issue of membership for West Papua at the Melanesian Spearhead group summit in Noumea wass deferred a number of decisions by the leader of MSG in relation to West Papua. They also endorsed that theconcerns of the MSG regarding human rights violations and the other form of atrocities relating to West Papua people.There's a lot of media. The media can play role in this by hopefully being allowed by the autorities to accompany the finding mission.
Reader’s Digest
May 2013
Patricia/9D/20
“My Story – Walking Tall”
Setting: Australia
Tia Grear was going to celebrate her last day of school in rural New South Wales when suddenly her car crashed. She broke many of her bones, 8 weeks before her graduation day. Thankfully, after five surgeries, she began to heal. Eight weeks after the horrific accident, she walked about 20m along a red carpet to receive her graduation certificate.
Reader’s Digest
May 2013
Patricia/9D/20
“Everyday Hero – The Right Way to Give”
Setting: Australia
Juliette Wright’s newborn baby grew so fast she was left with a bundle of unworn baby clothes and decided to give them to a less fortunate mother. But then she found out that local charities didn’t need them but other things. After that, she started to help charities to get what they needed. She also built a community called GIVIT.
James Leonardo Sofyan
James L S 9D/8
"BRAUN TO INVEST $100M IN RI FACTORY"
Jakarta Post, Monday July 22nd 2013
PT B. Braun Medical Indonesia which produces hospital care products will spend US$ 100 Million to build a factory that will produce 150 million bottles of infusion and injection liquids in Cikampek, Karawang Regency, West Java, to fulfill the needs of infusion in Indonesia and Asia-Pacific. It would be for the domestic market and foreign countries. (56 words)
James Leonardo Sofyan
James L S 9D/8
"METALLICA FOR ALL"
Sunday Post, Sunday July 21st 2013
Metallica as the Heavy Metal Legends will show their face in Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 25th with an expected attendance of 60,000. Plenty weeks ago, it started to vend on two trusted Twitter accounts. "Selling on Twitter would be a good idea, most of people can reach it." (50 words)
James Leonardo Sofyan
James L S 9D/8
"COOKING ALL THE WAY"
Sunday Post, Sunday July 21st 2013
Degan Septoadji who considers cooking isn't a daily routine but from heart would like to familiarize his most favorite books. First, "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain who depicts cooking as well. Second, "Cookbooks" by Thomas Keller who really accentuates in taste instead of appearance. Third, "Happy in The Kitchen" by Michel Richard who accentuates on pastry's techniques. (57 words)
Jakarta welcome liverpool, chelsea arriving next week
Jakarta, Wednesday
Jason 9D
Liverpool has arrived in Indonesia. Liverpool is one of many big teams in europe football. They arrive at Halim Perdanakusuma airports, East Jakarta, on Wednesday. After Liverpool visit, Indonesia will welcome Chelsea a week later. Some big names also join this tour to Indonesia such as Iago Aspas, Steven Gerrard,& Pepe Reina.
Hotdog used to rescue dog from roof
Vancouver, Washington
Jason 9D
There was a strange thing happened in Vancouver, Washington. Hotdog used to rescue dog from roof. This strange thing happen when Barry Kletkke, the homeowner was backing out. Then his dog growled. Then he realised there was a dog in his house roof. Then he called 911. This was strange.
Stolen skulls hoarded in home museum
Vienna
Jason 9D
This was another strange event happened. This time it was at Vienna. An Austrian man stole 56 skulls and 55 others bones. The police said that the relics were taken without authorization from the church cemetery. This case is never encountered since 37 years ago. The police didn't know why he did that. That was pretty strange..... yeahh!! (done) >.<
Great! I hope you have learnt a lot from this assignment. ....
Teguh Santoso/ sir
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