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2016-02-06T02:32:00.001-08:00

Matahari sudah beranjak meninggalkan singgasananya dan jinggapun sudah berubah warna setelah saya dan saudara yang lain tiba di tempat tujuan. Keramba Pesona Alam, adalah tempat tujuan kami untuk makan malam pada hari itu. Makan malam di keramba merupakan suatu hal yang baru bagi saya, mungkin juga bagi saudara saya. Besar di kota Makasar yang tidak memiliki keramba di sudut kota, membuat kami sangat antusias berada di sini. Memancing ikan, dan hasil pancingan kami langsung dibakar di tempat dan diolesi minyak kelapa yang sudah dicampur dengan bawah putih yang sudah ditumbuk dan dicampur dengan kecap, membuat aromanya semakin nikmat, dan berhasil membuat perut kami ingin segera diisi.

Saya dan pemilik keramba masih mencoba peruntungan melalui kail demi kail yang kami lempar ke bawah dari atas keramba apung. Istri dari pemilik keramba yang masih mengenakan pakaian pesta bewarna merah dengan penuh manik-manik di bagian dada dan pergelangan tangan serta mengenakan pakaian pesta bewarna merah dengan penuh manik-manik dibagian dada dan pergelangan tangan serta [L1] mengenakan jilbab yang senada dengan warna pakaiannya berlari-lari kecil menghampiri kami, membuat papan di keramba sedikit bergoyang.

“ayo pergi lulo nak.” ajakan ibu tersebut kepada saya

Tanpa sempat membalas ajakannya, ibu separuh baya sudah berlalu meninggalkan kami.

Lulo? Apa itu lulo, kenapa ibu tadi mengajak. Melihat muka kebingungan saya, om Igo, suami dari tante saya, yang saat itu berada dekat dengan saya hampir tertawa melihat saya kebingungan sendiri.

“lulo itu tarian tradisi disini saat ada acara-acara penting seperti pesta pernikahan, pesta panen raya, atau penyambutan tamu.” jelas om Igo yang masih sibuk dengan memperbaiki posisi umpannya di kail.

Ya saya ingat, setibanya disini ada pesta pernikahan di samping rumah pemilik keramba, dan saudara saya yang pernah menetap lama di Pomala dan Kota Kendari sempat mengajak saya untuk ikut Molulo, tetapi ajakannya tidak saya perhatikan karna saking antusiasnya ingin segera memancing.

Tidak berselang lama saat istri pemilik keramba telah selesai menyiapkan makanan di atas meja kayu panjang di atas keramba, ibu datang kembali menghampiri kami tetapi dengan kostum yang sudah berbeda. Ibu itu mengenakan celana panjang jeans dan kaos abu-abu ketat lengan pendek. Sekali lagi, ibu itu mengajak dengan sedikit memaksa. Katanya jarang-jarang saya dapat momen seperti ini, apalagi saya baru pertama kali ke Kendari dan belum pernah ikut atau menyaksikan molulo. Di kota Kendari tarian ini sudah tidak terlalu banyak ditampilkan, hanya pada saat penyambutan tamu-tamu penting atau acara ulang tahun kota, jadi sangat beruntung jika saya dapat memanfaatkan kesempatan ini.

“kalau ada acara orang kawin di sini, yang ditunggu-tunggu itu lulonya, mau ibu-ibu, bapak-bapak, apalagi anak mudanya senang sekali kalau ada acara lulo”. Om Igo menambahkan dengan suara serak dan dialek khas orang k[L2] endari

“s[L3] aya itu sampai sekarang suka ka pergi lulo, hitung-hitung olahraga”. Timpal temannya om Igo.

“a[L4] yo mi pergi lulo, kita coba-coba mi dulu, simpanmi pancing mu, nanti bisa ji lagi kita pergi mancing”. Ajak om Igo, sambil berdiri dan menyimpan alat pancing yang sedari tadi dipegangnya.

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Tepat pukul 9 malam, kursi-kursi plastik disusun ke atas dan dipindahkan di pinggir tenda, seketika tempat untuk menjamu tamu di bawah tenda menjadi lapang. Saya pikirnya pesta pernikahannya telah usai, karena tidak ada lagi tempat untuk menjamu tamu. Tapi ternyata dugaan saya salah.

Molulo dulunya dilakukan di tempat yang luas atau lapangan, tapi karena mengikuti zaman dan sudah kurangnya lahan kosong yang datar, maka tempat untuk menjamu tamu disulap menjadi tempat lulo untuk para keluarga, tamu dan penduduk sekitar.

Musik pun dimainkan, ada dangdut koplo ataupun lagu yang sudah diremix, orang-orang mulai membentuk lingkaran. Saling bergandeng tangan. Telapak tangan laki-laki berada di atas telapak tangan perempuan. Setelah membentuk lingkaran dan bergandeng tangan, mulailah semuanya bergoyang mengikuti irama. Goyangannyapun hanya maju mundur dan ke kiri - ke kanan. Terlihata dari wajah mereka sangat bahagia, riuh tawa dan suara musik dari elekton menjadi satu. Benar-benar tercipta keakraban di antara mereka, tidak memandang usia ataupun kasta[L5] , semuanya berbaur menjadi satu dan bersuka cita.

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Menurut Wikipedia tarian Molulo atau Lulo berasal dari bahasa Tolaki yaitu Molulo, merupakan salah satu jenis kesenian tari tradisional dari daerah Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia. Suku Tolaki sebagai salah satu suku yang berada di daerah ini memiliki beberapa tarian tradisional, salah satu tarian tradisional yang masih sering dilaksanakan hingga saat ini adalah tarian persahabatan yang disebut tarian Lulo.

Pada zaman dulu, tarian ini dilakukan pada upacara-upacara adat seperti;[L6] pernikahan, pesta panen raya dan upacara pelantikan raja, yang diiringi oleh alat musik pukul yaitu gong. Tarian ini dilakukan oleh pria, wanita, remaja, dan anak-anak yang saling berpegangan tangan, menari mengikuti irama gong sambil membentuk sebuah lingkaran. Gong yang digunakan biasanya terdiri dari 2 macam yang berbeda ukuran dan jenis suara. Saat sekarang utamanaya di daerah perkotaan, gong sebagai alat musik pengiring tarian lulo telah digantikan dengan alat musik modern yaitu “Electone”.

“dulu itu, lulo pakai gong, tapi karena susahmi didapat gong, makanya sekarang pake electon saja. Dulu juga kalau lulo, tidak bisa campur-campur orangnya. Kalau laki-laki ya laki-laki semua, begitupun sebaliknya, tapi sekarang bisa mi campur-campur orangnya”. Om Igo menjelaskan kembali.

Pada awalnya, tari lulo merupakan ritual untuk memuja Dewi Padi terutama pada seusai panen. Kata lulo sendiri berarti menginjak-injak onggokan padi untuk melepaskan bulir dari tangkainya.

Ada pula versi yang menyebutkan bahwa tari lulo pada awalnya lahir ketika masyarakat Tolaki kuno akan membuka lahan yang dijadikan sebagai tempat bercocok tanam. Pada saat itulah masyarakat berkumpul pada lahan baru yang akan dibuka itu dan meminta kepada penguasa alam agar nanti tanaman mereka tidak diganggu oleh serangan hama dan penyakit. Ketika masyarakat telah berkumpul, kepala suku memberikan perintah untuk membentuk lingkaran, saling bergandengan tangan dan menginjak-injakkan kaki yang disertai dengan bunyi alunan musik gong.[L7]

Ada beberapa versi memang, asal usul tari lulo ini, tapi inti dari semuanya adalah persahabatan dan tarian rasa syukur kepada sang pencipta.

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Melakukan tari lulo adalah pengalaman pertama bagi saya, sempat kikuk awalnya, karena saya tidak terbiasa menari ataupun bergoyang bersama-sama, apalagi sambil bergandeng tangan. Hanya memerhatikan yang lain dan akhirnya saya sudah mulai bisa menyesuaikan gerakan mereka. Ada hal yang membuat saya senang ditengah-tengah mereka, yaitu keakraban yang terjalin, dan hal serupa pun dirasakan oleh sepupu dan orang-orang yang sempat saya tanya-tanya tentang kesan pertama saat melakukan lulo. Ada yang dapat jodoh dari seringnya mereka ikut lulo, [L8] atau hanya sekedar berkumpul bersama para kerabat atau tetangga sekitar.

Walaupun banyak hal yang berubah dari tarian ini, mulai dari pakaian yang dikenakan yang seharusnya mengenakan pakaian adat, musik dan variasi gerakan juga banyak berubah tetapi makna dari lulo ini tetap abadi[L9] , yaitu suka cita dan menciptakan keakraban.

Tari l[L10] ulo sendiri telah membuktikan diri sebagai tarian tradisional yang mampu hidup dengan berbagai derasnya arus modernitas. Dalam banyak kasus, tradisi kesenian lokal biasanya akan punah jika berhadap-hadapan dengan seni kontemporer. Namun tari lulo merupakan tarian yang memiliki daya resistensi yang cukup kuat terhadap pengaruh modernitas. Salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan tari lulo tetap dikenal sepanjang sejarah masyarakat Kendari adalah kemampuannya untuk menerima perubahan dengan tanpa kehilangan cirinya.

Perhatikan pemakaian ‘di’, jika menunjukkan tempat ‘di’ harus ditulis terpisah. ‘di’ ditulis bersambung jika diikuti kata kerja.

Nama tempat, tarian, wilayah, kota dll harus diawali dengan huruf besar

[L1]dobel

[L2]nama tempat, kota harus diawali huruf besar

[L3]kata pembuka kalimat juga harus diawali huruf besar

[L4]sda

[L5]masih ada kasta di antara mereka? jelaskan kalau ada

[L6]pakai tanda ; (titik koma) kalau diikuti dengan beberapa hal yang di antarai dengan koma

[L7]ini versi siapa? Lebih bagus kalau ada kutipan pernyataan seseorang.

[L8]Masukkan kutipan yang mendukung pernyataan ini

[L9]Perubahan variasinya bagaimana? Ini kata siapa?

[L10]Nama tarian, selalu awali dengan huruf besar.

[media-indonesia] Rahasia Vonis Ringan & Vonis Bebas Pengadilan Tipikor: Studi Kasus Mark-up & Pembelian Fiktif 1 Unit Mobil Pemadam Kebakaran Rp.14 Milyar di Surabaya

2013-01-21T11:35:00.000-08:00

Rahasia Vonis Ringan & Vonis Bebas Pengadilan Tipikor: Studi Kasus Mark-up & Pembelian Fiktif 1 Unit Mobil Pemadam Kebakaran Rp.14 Milyar di Surabaya

Membaca berita media massa, bahwa dalam pengadilan tipikor (tindak pidana korupsi) banyak keputusan pengadilan yang mengecewakan masyarakat, yakni dengan membebaskan atau menjatuhi pidana yang ringan pada para terdakwa koruptor.

Mungkin saja pendapat saya berbeda dengan pendapat yang jadi pandangan umum, yang menyalahkan kinerja hakim pengadilan tipikor, apalagi dengan adanya kasus hakim tipikor yang tertangkap tangan oleh KPK saat menerima suap.

Menurut saya, bisa jadi kenapa pengadilan tipikor banyak memvonis ringan bahkan ada vonis bebas untuk terdakwa koruptor, bisa jadi karena selain secara teknis hukum ada kesalahan penuntutan atau juga bisa jadi perbuatan itu tidak memenuhi delik dalam tindak pidana korupsi, karena kurang alat bukti dll.

Yang lebih mengerikan adalah, apabila terjadi bahwa kasus korupsi yang sebenarnya ada bukti kuat, tapi kasusnya tidak pernah masuk pengadilan. Sedangkan kasus yang tidak layak disebut sebagai kasus korupsi, karena tidak ada alat bukti, atau kasusnya abu2 dll malah terkesan dipaksakan agar masuk ke pengadilan, sehingga berakibat juga terbukanya peluang terjadinya jual beli atau tawar menawar vonis

Salah satunya studi kasus pada pembelian fiktif mobil pemadam kebakaran Rp. 14 Milyar di Surabaya, yang pernah dimuat diberbagai media massa dengan berbagai komentarnya di berbagai group, meski sudah ada alat bukti permulaan yang cukup, tapi karena aparat hukum tampak enggan untuk memeriksa, maka tidak bisa diharapkan bahwa kasus ini akan sampai ke Pengadilan tipikor

Hal semacam ini tentunya bisa menimbulkan anggapan di masyarakat, hukum korupsi tebang pilih. Malah bisa timbul anggapan, kalau korupsi sekalian yang besar, jadi bisa bebas, tidak sampai masuk pengadilan. Karena ada hasil yang bisa dibagi dengan aparat hukum agar kasus tidak sampai pengadilan. Toh aparat tidak menghiraukan bahwa yang diterimanya sebenarnya adalah uang negara yang bisa merusak negaranya sendiri. Dianggapnya duit yang didapat dari para cukong atau koruptor itu adalah uangnya cukong, padahal itu uang negara dan aparat hanya dapat sebagian kecil dari sekian besar yang dirampok para cukong itu dari kas negara. Sehingga aparat hukum jadi menghormati, segan & takut pada koruptor atau cukong

Yang paling berbahaya, jika timbul anggapan, kalau tidak korupsi atau korupsi hanya kecil2an, malah bisa jadi terdakwa dan dihukum sebagai koruptor, karena dianggap tidak seperti kaya & kuat seperti cukong atau koruptor, karena tidak bisa memberi upeti pada aparat hukum. Maka daripada berurusan dengan aparat hukum, ayo ayo korupsi yang besar sekalian
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Sat, 8/4/12, "A Baso S" <bass..@yahoo.com> wrote:
kasus mark-up & pembelian fiktif 1 unit pemadam kebakaran seharga Rp. 14 milyar sebagaimana berita media massa yang anda cantumkan (berita pertama) mungkin akan masuk peti es pak indra,

Karena seperti berita media massa yang saya tambahkan dibawah berita anda (berita kedua), polisi (Polda jatim) katanya sedang menyidik hal ini, tapi wartawan dipersulit & dilecehkan oleh polisi waktu mencari berita hal ini,

Bahkan berita dibawahnya lagi (berita ketiga) pelaku berani menyatakan bahwa Polisi sudah menyatakan tidak ada kerugian negara

Jadi kesimpulan yang bisa diambil, meski BPK (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan Negara) Sudah mengumumkan temuannya, tapi patut diduga Polisi (dalam hal hini Polda Jawa Timur), lebih taat pada pelaku korupsi.

Karena Polisi tak mau bertindak akhirnya sebagaimana berita keempat, dengan terpaksa mungkin pemerintah kota Surabaya terpaksa melakukan langkah hukum perdata, untuk menggugat perusahaan terduga pelaku korupsi, agar uang negara (APBD) yang sudah dibayarkan pada perusahaan itu bisa kembali ke kas negara
(ada ilustrasi: kalau suatu saat jika anda kena rampok, anda mungkin harus melakukan gugatan perdata pada si perampok, di pengadilan dengan usaha sendiri, karena mungkin polisi takut untuk menindak perampok)

Jika Korps kepolisian tidak mau dianggap terlibat atau tidak mau dianggap takut pada pelaku korupsi ini, tentunya mereka akan berusaha sungguh2 untuk mengusut kasus ini, apalagi BPK sudah mengumumkan temuannya.

Yang jelas masyarakat surabaya tentunya dirugikan, karena uang APBD Rp. 14 Milyar sudah dibayarkan mulai tahun 2010, tapi sampai 2012 mobil pemadam kebakaran itu tidak bisa dinikmati oleh masyarakat. Surabaya
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3/8/12, Indra P <indrap..@yahoo.com> menulis:
Woww !!!.. 1 Unit mobil pemadam kebakaran dibeli pemerintah seharga RP.14 Milyar ???

Sudah begitu fiktif pula? dan melanggar Perpres 54/2010 dan UU keuangan negara, karena sudah dibayar tahun 2010 (sesuai akhir masa kontrak) tapi sampai tahun 2012 barang belum dikirim? Dimana itu mata para pejabat pemerintah kota Surabaya, aparat hukum dan lain2, atau laporan BPK hanya akan jadi arsip?

Padahal dibeberapa tempat yang sedang terjadi pengusutan dugaan korupsi mobil pemadam kebakaran, bahkan ada yang sudah mendapat vonis hakim, kasusnya hanya berkisar Rp. 5 milyar untuk pengadaan mobil pemadam kebakaran lebih dari 1 unit.

Lho ini kok ada 1 unit mobil pemadam kebakaran harganya Rp. 14 Milyar???
Hancurnya negara ini karena adanya praktek pembelian barang memakai uang negara, dimana barang yang sebenarnya murah dibeli dengan harga berpuluh kali lipat..
Ya Bangkrut Republik ini...

Salam - masyarakat Indonesia yang termiskinkan oleh para birokrat yang disetir para mafia penyedot kekayaan RI

http://wargatumpat.blogspot.com/2012/06/pesisir-masalah-pembelian-fiktif-1-unit.html
Masalah Pembelian Fiktif 1 Unit Mobil pemadam Kebakaran Seharga Rp.14 Milyar di Surabaya, DPRD Minta Pemkot Selesaikan Hasil Audit BPK

Pesimis, bahwa kasus pembelian fiktif 1 unit mobil pemadam kebakaran seharga 14 Milyar ini akan ditindak tegas. Meski jelas menurut BPK telah terjadi pelanggaran hukum. Mungkin karena yang dihadapi adalah mafia yang sangat kuat, maka aparat hukum mungkin segan/takut untuk mengusut.
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Berita Pertama
http://www.harianbhirawa.co.id/utama/48602-dewan-minta-pemkot-selesaikan-hasil-audit-bpk
Dewan Minta Pemkot Selesaikan Hasil Audit BPK
Senin 18 Juni 2012
DPRD Surabaya,Bhirawa
Hasil audit Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) atas pelaksanaan APBD 2011 Kota Surabaya dengan status Wajar Dengan Pengecualian (WDP), membuat legislatif meminta Wali Kota Surabaya segera menyelesaikan.
Dalam Pandangan Umum (PU) fraksi atas laporan Pertangungjawaban Pelaksanaan APBD 2011 kota Surabaya, Senin (18/6) hampir semua fraksi mempertanyakan penanganan Wali Kota Surabaya atas hasil audit BPK yang menetapkan WDP terhadap laporan pemkot.
PU Fraksi Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) tentang laporan Pertanggungjawaban Pelaksanaan APBD 2011 menyebutkan ada tiga kasus hasil audit BPK yang harus segera ditindaklanjuti wali kota.
Tiga kasus utama yang FPKS melalui jubir A Alfan Khuaseri, pertama tentang pendapatan lain-lain dan belanja barang/jasa belum menggambarkan substansi sebenarnya di RSUD dr M Soewandhie.
FPKS menyebut adanya pelayanan kesehatan bagi pasien masyarakat miskin (maskin) yang masih diukur sebesar tarif pelayanaan kesehatan bukan berdasarkan pengeluaran riil. Dalam hal ini terjadi pengeluaran pelayanan kesehatan maskin yang diajukan ke Bendahara Umum Daerah (BUD) senilai Rp18.330.967.965, sedangkan total belanja riil sebesar Rp15. 077.767. 965, sehingga ada selisih lebih Rp3. 253. 200.000.
Kasus kedua adalah masalah persediaan obat pada Dinas Kesehatan yang melebihi kebutuhan. Bagi Fraksi PKS permasalahan ini bukan saja menunjukkan buruknya manajemen persediaan obat di Dinas Kesehatan tetapi juga dapat berisiko pelayanan kesehatan yang buruk karena banyak obat yang kadaluarsa. Buruknya manajemen persediaan obat tersebut juga menyebabkan ketidakefisienan dana pemerintah.
Sementara untuk kasus ketiga adalah adanya pihak ketiga belum menyelesaikan dan menyerahkan sertifikat tanah pengganti atas nama Pemkot Surabaya dalam proses Ruislag Tanah Bekas Kas Desa dengan UD AJ dan PT GMS yang sudah lebih dari 7 tahun. Menurut FPKS hal ini harus mendapat perhatian dari wali kota, karena menyangkut masalah penyelematan aset Pemkot Surabaya.
"Tiga hal ini menurut analisis fraksi berpotensi merugikan negara, wali kota harus segera menyelesaikannya," tegas juru bicara FPKS, Alfan Khuaseri.
Sementara itu Fraksi Apkindo (Fraksi Gabungan,red) meminta Wali Kota Surabaya untuk menindaklajuti hasil audit BPK terkait dengan indikasi ketidakpatuhan Pemkot Surabaya atas pelaksanaan peraturan perudangan pengelolaan keuangan daerah.
Tiga hal yang merupakan hasil audit BPK terkait ketidakpatuhan atas perturan perundangan adalah masalah rekanan pelaksanaan pembangunan dan pengelolaan Pasar Turi. BPK menyebut pihak ketiga (investor) belum memenuhi kewajibannya kepada Pemkot Surabaya terutama terkait aset, serta pengelolaan pedagang lama.
Masalah kedua adalah adanya pencairan anggaran untuk belanja modal pengadaan mobil Pemadam Kebakaran (Damkar) dengan tangga setinggi 52 meter yang tidak didukung dengan dokumen pertanggungjawaban yang valid.
Sedangkan masalah ketiga adalah kasus pemadatan dan pengurukan tanah Rusun Romo Kalisari serta proyek pembangunan gedung type B SMPN 48 Surabaya. Kedua proyek ini merupakan hasil pengerjaan tahun 2009 yang disebut BPK tidak sesuai dengan kontrak proyek.
"Wali Kota harus segera menyelesaikan permasalahan terkait hasil audit BPK ini. Jelas bukan sembarang kasus karena terkait dengan ketidakpatuhan atas undang-undang," terang jurubicara Fraksi Apkindo, Edy Rusianto.
Sedangkan menurut Wali Kota Surabaya, Ir Tri Rismaharini MT untuk pengadaan mobil pemadam kebakaran memang dianggap vital oleh BPK. ''Untuk yang aset sudah saya tindaklanjuti. Jadi yang diperiksa oleh BPK adalah ruislag tahun 2008-2010,'' jelas Wali Kota ketika ditemui usai paripurna di gedung DPRD Kota Surabaya.
Untuk permasalahan Damkar, menurut Risma BPK akan memberikan saran. ''Kita akan lihat bagaimana rekomendasi dari BPK. Sepanjang itu tertulis dan tidak terlalu sulit ya tidak apa-apa. Saya juga tidak berani gegabah karena hal ini menyangkut masalah hukum,'' jelasnya . [gat.dre]
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Sebagaimana diketahui dari berita2 sebelumnya, dalam dugaan pembelian fiktif 1 unit mobil pemadam kebakaran seharga Rp.14 Milyar ini diduga kuat melibatkan mafia proyek Rudy Budiman yang memakai/ meminjam perusahaan CV. Kenari Jaya. Selain itu ada info bahwa hal ini juga melibatkan pekabat pemerintah kota Surabaya, yakni bu Yayuk kepala BKD (bagian kepegawaian) Surabaya yang merupakan orang kepercayaan dari walikota Surabaya. Karena Panitia pelelangan adalah bawahan dari Bu Nur Kabag Perlengkapan Surabaya dan semuanya dalam koordinasi Ibu Yayuk.

Untuk Cek Kebenaran informasi:
Rudy Budiman HP: 0811371218
Bu Yayuk HP: 08123537106
Kompol Ketut (Penyidik kasus ini di Polda Jatim) HP: 0818371914
Ibu Ekawati Kabag Hukum Pemkot Surabaya HP: 08123110064
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Berita Kedua
http://www.suaramandiri.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1189:akbp-hartoyo-lecehkan-jurnalis-suaramandiricom-akan-surati-kapolri&catid=178:headline

AKBP Hartoyo Lecehkan Jurnalis, suaramandiri.com Akan Surati Kapolri

suaramandiri.com (Surabaya) - Meski sudah mendapat lampu hijau dari Kabid Humas Polda Jatim, Kombes Hilman Thayib, Rabu (07/03/2012) atas permintaan konfirmasi adanya kabar yang menurut Jarak (Jaringan Anti Korupsi) menyebutkan dugaan korupsi pengadaan tahun 2010 mobil tangga damkar 52 meter senilai Rp 13.999.898.000,- di dinas Damkar Kota Surabaya sudah disidik Satpidkor Polda Jatim rupanya tidak digubris bawahannya.
Kabid Humas Polda Jatim, Kombes Hilman Thayib waktu itu dengan sikap ramah dan terbuka mempersilahkan suaramandiri.com menemui Kasubbid Penmas AKBP Hartoyo untuk cross check dan konfirmasi terkait kasus dugaan korupsi mobil damkar tersebut. Ditemui di ruangannya, AKBP Hartoyo menolak dikonfirmasi dengan alasan suaramandiri.com tidak tercatat sebagai anggota wartawan di Polda Jatim.
"Kamu (maksudnya, suaramandiri.com) bukan anak buah saya, jadi saya tidak mau memberikan keterangan kepada kamu. Pimpinan Redaksi kamu suruh buat surat penugasan peliputan yang ditujukan kepada Kabid Humas Polda Jatim bila mau liputan atau konfirmasi," ucapnya ketus dengan raut muka sinis.
Padahal sebelumnya suaramandiri.com pernah meminta konfirmasi terkait bahan pemberitaan dari AKBP Hartoyo dan yang bersangkutan tidak pernah mempermasalahkan adanya surat ijin permohonan liputan di Polda Jatim.
Esoknya, Kamis (08/03/2012) Fajar Yudha Wardhana, Pimpinan Redaksi (Pimred)i suaramandiri.com sudah membuat surat permintaan ijin liputan di Polda Jatim yang ditujukan kepada Kabid Humas seperti yang diminta AKBP Hartoyo.
Mengenai sikap menghambat dan melecehkan profesi jurnalistik seperti diucapkan AKBP Hartoyo yang tidak mau memberikan keterangan sebelum wartawan itu tercatat sebagai anak buahnya membuat Pimred suaramandiri.com berniat menyurati Kapolri.
"Tujuannya agar kedepannya antara insan pers dan institusi kepolisian bisa saling menghargai, menghormati dan dapat bekerja sama sesuai dengan tugas dan tupoksinya masing - masing," jelasnya
Sedangkan Jarak yang selama ini getol menyoroti dugaan korupsi mobil damkar ini ikut bereaksi atas tindakan dan ucapan AKBP Hartoyo yang terkesan melecehkan dan menghambat tugas jurnalistik.
"Wartawan harus jadi anak buah polisi baru boleh liput kasus korupsi ??? kalau anak buah, berarti wartawan dapat bayaran dari polisi dong. Bagaimana nih pak Kapolri serius ga berantas korupsi ??? ini bukan negara ga bertuan khan ???. Kalau aparat hukum tidak serius berantas korupsi, bisa - bisa kampanye bacok koruptor akan meluas, ini bisa timbulkan anarkisme..!," tulis Jarak, Kamis (08/03/2012) melalui situsnya jaringanantikorupsi.blogspot.com. (Yudha)
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http://www.suaramandiri.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1248:cv-kenari-jaya-pengadaan-mobil-damkar-tidak-fiktif-a-bebas-korupsi&catid=156:hukum-a-investigasi&Itemid=114
CV Kenari Jaya: Pengadaan Mobil Damkar Tidak Fiktif & Bebas Korupsi

suaramandiri.com (Surabaya) - CV Kenari Jaya pemenang pengadaan mobil tangga damkar minimal 52 Meter tahun 2010 senilai hampir Rp 14 Miliar akhirnya bersedia menjawab polemik tudingan miring yang selama ini ditujukan kepada perusahaan pimpinan David Sumarno itu. "Polda sudah menyatakan tidak ada kerugian negara dalam pengadaan mobil damkar ini yang artinya bebas dari korupsi.
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http://tabloidkalimas.com/2012/05/media-nasional-mobil-pemadam-kebakaran.html
Mobil Pemadam Kebakaran Tidak Terkirim Pemkot Surabaya Gugat Rekanan
Surabaya – MN

Karena mobil pemadam kebakaran (damkar) dari pengadaan APBD 2010 sekitar Rp 14 miliar belum diterima hingga saat ini. Pemkot Surabaya melaluiBagian Hukum, akan menggugat rekanan pemenang tender, yakni CV Kenari Jaya.
"saat ini draftnya tengah disusun. Inti gugatan, uang yang sudah terbayar diminta untuk dikembalikan," tandas MT Ekawati RahayuSH,Kabag Hukum Kota Surabaya kepada Media Nasional, Selasa (15/5).
Seperti diketahui, Pemkot Surabaya menganggarkan pengadaan mobil damkar tangga minimal 52 meter, senilai sekitar Rp 14 milyar, pada Maret 2010. Dari lelang tender dimenangkan CV Kenari dengan akhir kontrak pada 27 Desember 2010.
Namun mobil Damkar yang dipesan datang terlambat, baru tiba pada 29 Desember 2010 dan saat itu langsung digelar uji fungsi, ternyata ada kebocoran pada selang. Bahkan waktu itu tangga mobil damkar membentur tiang hingga bengkok dan rekanan diminta untuk memperbaikinya .Sejak saat itulah mobil tersebut juga tidak kunjung terkirim hingga saat ini dan Pemkot Surabaya akhirnya menggugat rekanan ke pengadilan.
"Dari data, berita acara (BA) serah terima sudah ditanda tangani 29 Desember 2010.Januari semestinya uji fungsi kembali dan barang diserahkan. Ternyata mobil damkar tidak dikirim, padahal sesuai berita acara, dana langsung diberikan ke rekanan," terang MT Ekawati Rahayu SH.
Bagian Hukum Pemkot Surabaya, dalam penyusunan gugatan tersebut juga tidak main-main.
"Untuk penyusunan gugatan tersebut, saat ini kami tengah memohon masukan dari berbagai pihak yang terkait," imbuh MT Ekawati Rahayu SH.

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[media-indonesia] Pernyataan Sikap PRP Mendukung Aksi Mogok Buruh FSBM [1 Attachment]

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PERHIMPUNAN RAKYAT PEKERJA

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Hentikan Represifitas Aparat Keamanan dan Preman terhadap Rakyat Pekerja!

Mendukung Aksi Mogok Nasional!

Salam rakyat pekerja,

Hingga bulan September tahun ini, gejolak aksi-aksi buruh yang menuntut hak-haknya semakin marak dilakukan oleh berbagai serikat buruh/pekerja di berbagai kota. Tuntutan serikat-serikat buruh/pekerja ini hampir serupa, yakni penghapusan sistem kerja kontrak/outsourcing dan penolakan terhadap politik upah murah. Namun sering kali aksi-aksi yang dilakukan oleh serikat-serikat buruh/pekerja tersebut dihadapi dengan tindakan represif oleh aparat keamanan, dengan melakukan penangkapan, pemukulan, dan lain sebagainya. Bahkan trend yang terbaru adalah perusahaan-perusahaan yang menjadi sasaran aksi para buruh tersebut menyewa preman untuk mengintimidasi para buruh yang sedang menuntut hak-haknya.

Hal ini dialami pula oleh kawan-kawan buruh di PT Langgeng Makmur Industri Tbk, yang memproduksi kebutuhan plastik dan aluminium untuk kebutuhan rumah tangga serta industri. Sengketa perburuhan di perusahaan yang berlokasi di Sidoarjo tersebut telah terjadi sejak Maret 2012, ketika para buruh mulai bergabung dengan Federasi Serikat Buruh Madani (FSBM) – Konfederasi Serikat Nasional (KSN) dan melaporkan permasalahan sistem outsourcing serta upah yang tidak sesuai dengan SK Gubernur Jawa Timur kepada pengawas Dinsosnaker Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Perusahaan tersebut menyerahkan pekerjaan-pekerjaan pokok yang berhubungan langsung dengan proses produksi kepada perusahaan outsourcing. Sekitar 900-an orang buruh yang dipekerjakan perusahaan outsourcing tersebut bahkan hanya menerima Rp 1.033.760/bulan, sedangkan UMK Sidoarjo yang berdasarkan SK Gubernur Jawa Timur adalah sebesar Rp. 1.252.000/bulan. Selain itu, para buruh outsourcing tersebut juga tidak diikutkan dalam JAMSOSTEK, dipaksa untuk bekerja lembur, dan tidak diberikan hak-hak buruh yang lainnya seperti, cuti tahunan, cuti sakit dan lain-lain.

Namun pengawas Dinsosnaker yang seharusnya melindungi hak-hak para buruh, malah memihak kepada perusahaan, dengan memanipulasi jumlah para buruh yang di-outsourcing dalam PT Langgeng Makmur Industri Tbk. Hal ini jelas sangat merugikan bagi buruh yang tidak tercatat dalam nota pemeriksaan pengawas Dinsosnaker tersebut. Para buruh pun memaksa pengawas dari Dinsosnaker untuk melakukan pemeriksaan ulang, namun hal tersebut tidak pernah dilakukan oleh Dinsosnaker. Ironisnya bahkan, perusahaan malah melakukan PHK secara bertahap kepada para buruh. Pada tanggal 16 Agustus 2012, bahkan perusahaan tersebut telah mem-PHK sekitar 350 orang buruhnya.

Karena peristiwa tersebut, maka para buruh yang tergabung dalam FSBM-KSN melakukan aksi mogok kerja dan blokade pintu depan pabrik. Bukannya memenuhi tuntutan para buruh, perusahaan malah menggunakan preman-preman bayaran, pada tanggal 28 Agustus 2012, untuk mengintimidasi para buruh yang sedang melakukan aksi mogok kerja. Hal ini menyebabkan terjadi bentrokan antara buruh dan preman pada tanggal 4 September 2012 dan membuat beberapa anggota FSBM-KSN mengalami luka-luka. Aksi intimidasi para preman ini malah dibiarkan oleh aparat kepolisian (Polres Sidoarjo), walaupun aparat kepolisian berada di lokasi aksi mogok kerja. Hal ini sekali lagi menegaskan bahwa aparat kepolisian berpihak kepada para pemilik modal yang mengabaikan hak-hak para pekerjanya.

Aksi preman ini yang memunculkan bentrokan ini bahkan terjadi berkali-kali di kemudian hari hingga menyebabkan tiga buruh terluka, dan salah satunya harus dirawat inap karena kepalanya terluka parah, akibat bentrokan antara buruh dan preman pada tanggal 13 September 2012. Aparat kepolisian juga pada akhirnya melakukan penangkapan terhadap sejumlah peserta aksi untuk membubarkan aksi mogok kerja. Represifitas aparat kepolisian semakin menjadi-jadi ketika aparat kepolisian berusaha membubarkan aksi buruh PT Langgeng Makmur Industri Tbk, dengan menggunakan alat setrum listrik serta pemukulan pada tanggal 15 September 2012.

Represifitas aparat kepolisian dan intimidasi preman yang dibayar oleh para pemilik modal telah terjadi di berbagai kota ketika menghadapi aksi mogok kerja yang dilakukan oleh para buruh. Hal ini menunjukan kekhawatiran yang sangat besar bagi pemilik modal dan rezim neoliberal, jika gejolak buruh dibiarkan terlalu lama. Jelas alasan utama dari kekhawatiran rezim neoliberal dan pemilik modal adalah karena akan terhambatnya keuntungan ekonomi yang seharusnya dinikmati oleh mereka, jika terjadi gejolak perburuhan.

Gejolak perburuhan di Indonesia akhir-akhir ini memang terjadi hampir merata di seluruh kota-kota besar di Indonesia. Gejolak perburuhan ini pun bukan hanya dialami oleh para buruh di industri manufaktur saja, namun telah merambah hingga para pekerja jurnalis, pekerja di BUMN, pekerja di kantor pemerintahan, serta pekerja-pekerja kantoran di sektor swasta. Fenomena ini menegaskan, bahwa penindasan yang dilakukan oleh rezim neoliberal dan pemilik modal bukan hanya dilakukan terhadap segelintir kelompok buruh saja, namun penindasan ini terjadi pada seluruh rakyat pekerja di Indonesia.

Tidak aneh, maka serikat-serikat buruh/pekerja yang tergabung dalam Majelis Pekerja/Buruh Indonesia (MPBI) berencana untuk melakukan aksi mogok nasional pada awal bulan Oktober 2012 ini. Tuntutan mereka adalah penghapusan sistem kerja kontrak/outsourcing dan penolakan terhadap politik upah murah. Dukungan terhadap rencana aksi mogok nasional ini pun segera mengalir dari berbagai serikat-serikat buruh/pekerja yang tidak tergabung dalam MPBI. Pada kenyataanya, memang bukan hanya kawan-kawan dari MPBI saja yang merasa bahwa sistem kerja kontrak/outsourcing dan politik upah murah merupakan penindasan yang dialami oleh para buruh saat ini, tetapi seluruh rakyat pekerja di Indonesia sepakat bahwa sistem kerja kontrak/outsourcing dan politik upah murah merupakan penindasan yang dialami oleh mereka.

Privatisasi yang tidak disentuh dalam kampanye MPBI pun sebenarnya juga menjadi salah faktor penindasan baru bagi rakyat pekerja di Indonesia. Karena dengan proyek privatisasi pada sejumlah BUMN di Indonesia, maka rakyat pekerja dibebani dengan biaya yang tinggi untuk mengakses layanan yang seharusnya diberikan oleh negara. Untuk itu, penolakan terhadap privatisasi juga menjadi penting untuk dipropagandakan oleh rakyat pekerja di Indonesia.

Maka dari itu, kami dari Perhimpunan Rakyat Pekerja menyatakan sikap:

Bersolidaritas dan mendukung penuh aksi mogok kerja yang dilakukan oleh Federasi Serikat Buruh Madani (FSBM) – Konfederasi Serikat Nasional (KSN).
Bangun persatuan antara seluruh elemen gerakan rakyat pekerja di berbagai kota untuk melawan represifitas yang dilakukan oleh aparat keamanan dan preman-preman bayaran pemilik modal.
Mendukung penuh rencana aksi mogok kerja nasional untuk menolak privatisasi, melawan union busting/pembrangusan serikat, penghapusan sistem kerja kontrak/outsourcing, serta menolak politik upah murah yang selama ini dipraktikkan oleh rezim neoliberal dan para pemilik modal.
Bangun persatuan gerakan rakyat pekerja di tingkat nasional untuk menghimpun kekuatan politik alternatif untuk melawan rezim neoliberal dan menghancurkan sistem neoliberalisme di Indonesia.
Kapitalisme-neoliberal telah gagal untuk mensejahterakan rakyat, dan hanya dengan SOSIALISME lah maka rakyat akan sejahtera.

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Famous Logo Designs And Their Cost

2012-08-30T06:42:00.003-07:00

Pepsi logo price tag: $1,000,000

The new Pepsi logo was designed by the Arnell Group in 2008. The listed prices include a complete Branding package unless otherwise noted.

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Beautiful Drops Of Dew On Dandelions

2012-08-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

Sharon Johnstone carry viewers so awesome and fantastic in the world that is hard to believe that she takes the simplest things, the beauty of which we simply do not see. For example, look at how incredibly look small droplets of dew on the ordinary dandelion fluff.

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6 Types of People Build Your Mental Toughness

2012-08-26T11:52:00.000-07:00

As the saying goes, It gets lonely at the top. There are many reasons that one feels isolated and at times lonely when they have reached the pinnacle of success. For one thing, everyone wants to be your friend; but since you cant make time for everyone only a select few get invited into the circle. Whats my point? Accepting success and failure once you have reached the highest levels of success requires the same mental toughness it took to get there. As has been proven throughout history, the higher you climb the more quickly the naysayers want to bring you back down. Envy and adversity become the most common invaders you must manage and all the while you need to remain mentally tough, and not allow the noise to cloud your mind and control your actions.

Mental toughness defines the leadership game. You need wide-angle vision to continuously navigate the terrain that awaits you with each big decision you make and vision you cast. The tension points of leadership can be extremely exhausting and pressure-packed. Nevertheless, the leadership journey must continue and your demeanor must appear unfazed as if it were business as usual.

Mental toughness is acquired over time. To be mentality tough means that risk is your best friend, that innovation comes second nature and that you have grown accustomed to anticipating crisis and managing change. Mental toughness is also a by-product of experiencing failure and knowing how to rebound. As Rick Newman noted in his book, Rebounders, Setbacks can be a secret weapon. They often teach vital things youll never learn in school, on the job or from others.

As I have learned from my own experiences, mental toughness begins when you can separate your emotions and remain focused on what matters most. And this is never more true than when you are being ambushed by one of the following six negative members of your audience:

1. The Doubters

These are the skeptics who want you to fail and believe your ideas have no merit. They are the pessimistic ones waiting on the sidelines wanting things to go wrong and salivating to witness your hardship.

2. The Leeches

These are the people who lack creativity and originality. Leeches will stay close to your every move just so they can steal your ideas. They enjoy asking you lots of questions and are aggressive in requesting one-on-one time to pick your brain for wisdom that they can use for their own personal benefit. The sibling of the leech is the loafer, and you can learn more about both types here.

3. The Critics

These are the people who are always finding ways to disrupt your confidence by telling you that your vision is wrong. They are quick to inform you that your knowledge of the marketplace is not realistic as they attempt to throw your thinking off kilter. The critics are a legitimate challenge because they possess valid insights of the landscape you are competing in yet they lack the hands-on battle wounds to justify their criticisms. They are the prototypical know-it-alls who believe that they are always right and that their written credentials allow them to have a voice in the matter.

4. The Envious

These are the people who wish they had your courage, but instead waste their energy by poking fun at your efforts to create impact. Envious people make your job more difficult as they attempt to slow down your execution by trying to convince themselves and others that your work isnt important. Most envious people are those who wish they were more like you, and thus remain bitter because they dont trust themselves enough to be unique in their own ways. Because we live in a dog-eat-dog world, envious people would rather find joy in making your life difficult rather than using their valuable time to make a difference in the world. Read more about how envy destroys careers here.

5. The Victims

Victims believe they havent had a good break in life and thus feel that something is owed to them for their misfortune. They would rather spend their time trying to make you feel sorry for them. They are quick to ask for favors, but slow to reciprocate. They are the manipulators and want others to feel their pain though they are rarely motivated to take initiative.

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6. The Noise

These are the voices that are drowning in mass confusion and just want to be heard. They are loud and obnoxious and crave attention. Unlike the victims, they have no real ambition and live with no purpose.

Leadership is a journey of mental toughness. Without it, you cant effectively think, act and innovate. You cant motivate or inspire the best in others. If you cant handle the aforementioned six types of people, you should think carefully if you are ready to assume a leadership role. Its a mandatory responsibility that is not outlined in the job description

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2012-08-26T11:45:00.001-07:00

Amazing Rock Formations in China

2012-08-26T11:43:00.002-07:00

Amazing Rock Formations in China

These incredible landscapes look as if they have been painted in the sweeping pastel brush strokes of an impressionistic artwork. But in fact these remarkable pictures show the actual scenery of Danxia Landform at Nantaizi village of Nijiaying town, in Linzhe county of Zhangye, Gansu province of China. Formed of layers of reddish sandstone, the terrain has over time been eroded into a series of mountains surrounded by curvaceous cliffs and unusual rock formations.

Two Large Water Pots

2012-08-26T02:22:00.003-07:00

A water bearer had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck.

One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do.

After 2 years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, and because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house."

The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on! Your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house."

Moral: Each of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them.

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2012-08-26T01:48:00.000-07:00

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Brains of Homosexuals are Different, Says Study

2012-08-26T01:41:00.000-07:00

London: Researchers in Europe have revealed what has long been suspected — brains of homosexuals have structural and functional differences from those of “straight” people.
   Two studies have concluded that while lesbians have a lower proportion of grey matter in their more male-like brains than straight women, the brains of gay men have structural similarities to those of heterosexual ladies.
   In fact, gays also exhibit the same powerful response as straight women to the sex hormones released in male sweat, according to the studies.
   In one study, a team at University College London used magnetic resonance imaging to look at the brains of 80 men and women, including 16 gay men and 15 lesbians. They found that lesbians had a “male-like” proportion and distribution of grey matter in their brain when compared with heterosexual women.
   “In homosexual women the perirhinal cortex grey matter displayed a male-like structural pattern. The perirhinal area is associated with social and sexual behaviour,” ‘The Sunday Times’ quoted the British researchers as saying.
   In another study, researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden questioned 12 gay men, 12 heterosexual women and 12 heterosexual men to smell hormones found in male sweat.
   The researchers measured their brain responses and found that the anterior hypothalamus, an area linked to sexual behaviour, responded strongly in both heterosexual women as well as gay men.
   However, straight men showed little response — this implies the brains of gay men have functional similarities to those of straight women, according to lead researcher Ivanka Savic.
   The team from Sweden also measured the brain responses of 12 lesbians who were asked to smell male and female hormones. The participants actually responded much more strongly to the female hormones. PTI

Funny Signs That Will Make You Smile

2012-08-25T03:56:00.001-07:00

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Top Crazy Fail Pictures

2012-08-25T03:54:00.003-07:00

Top Crazy Fail Pictures

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The Cave Temples Of Ellora

2012-08-25T03:52:00.001-07:00

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Strategies of Zhuge Liang

2012-08-20T11:39:00.001-07:00

Zhuge Liang (also known as Kong Ming) wearing his trademark "Taoist Priest" outfit and carrying his trademark "White Fan" (known also a renaissance man who enjoyed playing the game of Go and the lute).

Military Achievements

One of his famous exploits was advising Liu Bei to ally himself with Sun Quan, allowing him to win the principal battle of Chibi. Together the armies of Liu Bei and Sun Quan dealt a lethal blow to Cao Cao's plan to conquer China. As part of the spoils of war, Liu Bei captured the territories of Jingzhou.

His military victories were vast and ingenious. Like all geniuses, Zhuge Liang faced a major setback at the hand of his arch nemesis, Sima Yi (senior military leader of the Wei state), when Sima Yi prevented Zhuge Liang from capturing Luoyang (an important area in China). This would have assisted Liu Bei's goal of restoring the Han Dynasty.

At his deathbed, Liu urged his son Liu Chan to depend on Zhuge Liang's advice and also urged his prime minister to ascend the throne himself if the prince was unable to rule.

After Liu Bei's death, Zhuge Liang assisted his successor in governing the country for the next four years. He roused himself for vigorous efforts to make the country prosperous and was strict and fair in meting out rewards and punishments. Under Zhuge Liang, the Shu Kingdom became more prosperous and militarily stronger. This was due to Zhuge Liang's defeat of the attacks of the seven armies that were initiated by Cao Pi. He also subdued the southern barbarian king Meng Huo and then led six expeditions against the state of Wei in an attempt to fulfill Liu Bei's wish of restoring the Han Dynasty.

At the age of 54, Zhuge Liang passed away on the plains of Wuzhangyuan during a military campaign (234 AD), while attempting to re-conquer the land that was occupied by the kingdom of Wei. Before he even began this northern expedition, Zhuge Liang was sick and exhausted from the stress and the overwork created by his rival, General Sima Yi, and the ineffective leadership of Liu Chan. By the time Zhuge Liang reached the battlefield he was dead. His death immediately marked the downfall of the Shu Kingdom.

He once remarked himself as "to bend myself to a task and exert the life to the utmost." Even his rivals could not help admiring his great talent and his devotion to the country.

Zhuge Liang's Achievements

Upon his death, much of his writings on building military organizations and strategies were supposedly stolen or destroyed. The Way of the General is one of the few writings survived to be read today.

It has been rumored that that Zhuge Liang created Eight Dispositions (Ba Xing), battle tactics for military strategic and tactical deployment. The Eight Dispositions battle tactics are army formations that are said to be based on his reading of the I-Ching (Book of Changes).

The technical attribute of the Ba Gua (eight trigrams) is supposed to be the essence behind Zhuge Liang's Eight Dispositions (Ba Xing) Battle Tactics.

Other stories described him as a mathematical and mechanical genius, credited with the invention of a multi-firing crossbow and a mechanical wooden ox (a four-legged wheel barrow with a shell of an ox) for transporting grain.

Much of his exploits can be found in the San Kuo Chih Yen-i (Romance of the Three Kingdoms), the great 14th century historical novel, where Zhuge Liang is one of the principal characters. As mentioned earlier, some of those events can be found in popular Chinese operas and plays where he is usually described as a favored character that fought against evil.

Those same plays also portrayed him as a Taoist magician who possessed many supernatural powers, from controlling the wind to foretelling the future. Much of his ability was based on his vast but confidential knowledge of military strategy, mechanical engineering, mathematics, geology, meteorology, and behavior psychology.

After Zhuge Liang passed on, stories about his wisdom (for example, Review in Longzhong, Borrowing the Eastern Wind, and Strategy of the Vacant City) were played out as Chinese opera stories. These have also been used as a learning guide for budding professional strategists. To many past and present scholars of China's history, he is considered to be the quintessence of embodied wisdom and intelligence.

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Wonderful Story

2012-08-20T11:11:00.003-07:00

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard.. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat."

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked.

"No", she replied. "He's out..."

"Then we cannot come in", they replied.
In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened...
"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"
The woman went out and invited the men in"

"We do not go into a House together," they replied.

"Why is that?" she asked.
One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How nice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth.. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"

His wife disagreed.. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"

Their daughter was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!"

"Let us heed our daughter's advice," said the husband to his wife.
"Go out and invite Love to be our guest."
The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."

Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, t he lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"

The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!! !"

MY WISH FOR YOU...
-Where there is pain, I wish you peace and mercy.
-Where there is self-doubting, I wish you a renewed confidence in your ability to work through it.
-Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I wish you understanding, patience, and renewed strength.
-Where there is fear, I wish you love, and courage.

You have two choices right now:
1. Leave This Post.
2. Invite love by sharing this story with all the people you care about.
I hope you will choose #2.

47 Ways to Boost Brainpower Now

2012-08-18T01:37:00.000-07:00

47 Ways to Boost Brainpower Now

by Shana Lebowitz · Happiness

Today is the day when there's no shame in snorting while you laugh or wearing that medieval knight costume to work. July 13 is National Embrace Your Geekness Day, and here at Greatist HQ we're celebrating by getting our smart on! Join us as we take geekness to genius — from chewing gum to lifting weights, check out these 47 ways to boost your brainpower.

Fitness

1. Aerobic Exercise: Read books, study hard — and do jumping jacks? There's a ton of researchon the link between exercise and cognitive function^[1]^[2]. And aerobic exercise seems like an especially great way to make it to MENSA — one study showed adults' brain-processing speed improved after half an hour of moderate exercise. Do the brain a favor and get moving!

2. Listening to Music While Exercising: Pitbull, Lady Gaga, or old-school Madonna, pumping up the jams while working out can improve cognitive functions. In one study, cardiovascular rehabilitation patients performed better on a test of verbal fluency than those who worked out sans tunes^[3]. Or maybe just waltz your way through a workout — other studies suggest listening to classical music can improve spatial processing and linguistic abilities^[4]. A way to work the brainand the muscles? Now that's music to our ears.

3. Strength Training: Bulk up the brain and hit the weight room. Research suggests strength training not only builds strong muscles and bones — it can also boost cognitive functioning. That's because lifting weights may increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which controls the growth of nerve cells.

4. Dance: Bust a brain-boosting move on the dance floor this weekend. Research suggests dancing involves mental challenges like coordination and planning. Duh — has anyone ever done the Macarena?

5. Golf: Take it from Tiger and take a swing. A few rounds of golf may do more than just work out the arms^[5]. One study found golfing causes structural changes in the parts of the brain associated with sensorimotor control. Get smart and hit the green.

6. Yoga: A math test or spelling bee may be the last thing on anyone's mind during savasana. But research suggests yoga can improve mood and concentration and may even prevent cognitive decline in older adults^[6]. Namaste, Einstein.

Daily Routine

7. A Good Night's Sleep: Stay up all night studying or hit the hay? Slipping between the sheets might be the better option: For most people, a solid seven hours of sleep is important to maintaincognitive skills like learning, concentration, and memory. One study even showed people who slept in on the weekends were sharper during the week^[7]. Just don't nod off during the meeting…

8. Power Naps: For those who didn't quite catch enough Zzzs last night, a power nap may be just the thing to help stay focused. It's unclear how long the nap should last — in one study, young adults who napped for 90 minutes showed significant improvements in memory. But other research suggests even naps that last a few minutes can increase alertness^[8]. On the other hand, some scientists say naps only improve memory if they involve dreaming.

9. Breaking a Routine: If the barista at the local coffee shop knows what "I'll have the usual" means, it might be time to change that routine. Adding a twist to the day keeps the brain on its toes — try wearing a watch upside down or brushing your teeth with a non-dominant hand.

10. Getting Organized: Leftover pizza crust and a pile of old receipts are more than just unsightly — they may also impede our ability to get stuff done. Clear the desk and the mind at the same time: An organized workspace may help improve memory and cognitive skills.

11. Doodling: Stick it to those elementary school teachers and fill every margin to the brim.Research suggests doodling during a cognitive task helps improve memory because it keeps the brain stimulated. Just don't draw funny pictures of the boss.

12. Letting the Mind Wander: Whether it's "listening" to a pal talk about her BF or just strolling down the block, there are lots of times when the mind goes off in strange directions. But don't hold back that brain — it turns out there are lots of cognitive benefits to letting the mind wander, like increased creativity and problem-solving ability^[9].

13. Flossing: Fresh breath, fewer cavities, and avoiding embarrassing situations with poppy seeds are all great reasons to floss. Here's another: The plaque that accumulates between teeth can actually trigger an immune response that prevents arteries from getting nutrients to the brain. Pick up some mental — er, dental — floss on the way home today.

14. Lawn Mowing: The grass is always greener, and the brain may be sharper, after we mow the lawn. One study found lawn-mowing releases a chemical that relieves stress and might even boost memory in older adults. Unfortunately, the odor of taking out the trash probably doesn't have the same effect.

15. Writing by Hand: Sans Serif and Cambria are awfully elegant, but writing words by hand canimprove cognitive skills like learning and memory. Adults studying a new language may be more likely to remember words when they write them out instead of typing them. Stay sharp by writing out a to-do list or penning a heartfelt confession of love.

16. Sharpening the Senses: How exactly does that cold water feel traveling down the back of your throat? It's important to challenge the brain in shape by keeping all the senses sharp. Try involving new senses in routine activities, like eating with the eyes closed and placing more emphasis on taste and smell (probably not the best exercise to try with hot soup).

Relationships

17. Sex: Let's get it on — our brainpower, that is. Research suggests sex can actually improve cognitive skills. A tumble between the sheets raises levels of serotonin, which boosts creativity and logical decision-making, and the hormone oxytocin, related to problem-solving ability (skills that might help with figuring out where those undergarments ended up last night…)^[10].

18. Positive Relationships: I get by — and smart! — with a little help from my friends. A study of elderly Americans suggests positive relationships can help protect against memory loss^[11]. Spend some time with friends and fam today to avoid forgetting their names later in life.

19. Pleasant Conversation: Oh, how do you do? A quick chat may do more than just pass the time — socializing can also improve cognitive functioning^[12]. Even simple conversations mayimprove skills like memory and the brain's ability to block out distractions. Take a few minutes to talk it out before the next big test or meeting.

20. Laughter: Gosh, isn't the brain funny?! A hearty laugh may be the key to solving a tough problem, since research suggests laughing encourages people to think more creatively^[13]. Panicking about what to say in a big presentation? Just picture everyone in their underwear.

21. Thinking About Ancestors: Brainpower's a family affair. In one study, people who thought about their ancestors before a series of cognitive tests performed better than people who focused on something else. Researchers surmise thinking about family history increases people's sense of control. These test results? I got 'em from my mama!

Relaxation/Recreation

22. Meditation: Who can think clearly with a mind full of worries? If the ability to sit still and silent for more than 10 seconds isn't impressive enough, get this: Meditation helps improve memory, decision making, and attention span^[14]^[15]. Plus the more you practice meditation, the better you get at making decisions, . Start off with a few minutes of meditative belly breathing to improve concentration. Om-my.

23. Video Games: Guys who hang out in their basements playing Xbox games aren't just supercool — they may also be smarter than the rest of us. Some researchers suggest playing video games improves a number of cognitive skills, from vision to multitasking to spatial cognition^[16]. Tackle a game of Tetris for some mental exercise.

24. Watching TV: Turns out the tube may not be so terrible. One study found people who watched a half-hour TV show performed better on intelligence tests than people who listened to classical music, worked on crossword puzzles, or read books. Researchers suggest a small amount of TV might help people relax more than other activities. But make sure to keep viewing time to a minimum — a permanent butt-print on the couch is never a good sign.

25. Lying Down: Perfect posture's important — but there's no need to stand up nice and straight. Instead, make like a monkey and hang upside down: It's possible that memory improves when the head hangs lower than the rest of the body. And one study found people solved anagrams faster when they were lying down than when they were standing^[17]. Researchers think certain body postures might make us more insightful. Hwo eknw?

Food and Drink

26. Staying Hydrated: Water, water everywhere and… the mind gets sharper. Hydration is essential to keep the brain working properly. One study showed people who drank fruit and vegetable juice (yes, V8 in a Bloody Mary counts) were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's than those who didn't^[18]. For those looking to cut calories, eight glasses of water per day may work, too.

27. Omega-3s: Nope, it's not the name of a frat — these fatty acids provide a ton of health benefits, like improving brain function^[19]. Greatist superfood salmon's a top source of omega-3s — or forgo the eau de fish and try walnuts and flaxseed oil instead.

28. Spices: People of the world, spice up your brain! Research suggests certain spices can help preserve memory^[20]. A spoonful of cinnamon in a cup o' Joe can ward off Alzheimer's disease, and a sprinkling of sage on pasta may prevent another WTF-is-that-guy's-name situation. Cumin and cilantro are especially powerful memory-boosters — so chow down and make those trips to Mumbai and Cancun unforgettable.

29. Leafy Green Vegetables: Who knew Popeye was also a genius? Spinach and other leafy green vegetables are filled with vitamins and minerals that help fight dementia. Plus, the antioxidants in these lean greens offer powerful brain protection from conditions like strokes, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease^[21].

30. Nuts and Seeds: Take a tip from squirrels and store up some brainpower: Nuts and seeds pack nutrients that seriously boost cognitive performance. Zinc in pumpkin seeds may improve memory; the vitamin E in nuts can enhance cognitive skills^[22]^[23].

31. Vitamins: Flintstone gummies or the kind that comes straight from fruits and veggies, vitamins may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Folic acid — found in bread, pasta, and some fortified cereals — and vitamin B12 — found in animal products like fish, eggs, and milk — are especially powerful brain protectors^[24]^[25].

32. Complex Carbs: Energizer batteries aren't the only thing that keeps that bunny going.Complex carbohydrates boost alertness by offering energy that lasts all day. And they're a better option than sugary energy drinks, which usually end up making people feel drowsier. Go for whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal instead of nodding off before lunchtime.

33. Coffee: Hey, guess what?! Coffee boosts brainpower! And energy! 'Cause it's great! And I just had some! But seriously, studies suggest the caffeine in an eight-ounce cup of coffee can improve attention and short-term memory^[26]. Make a stop at Starbucks for a triple venti brainboost.

34. Apples: How do you like them brain-boosters? Research suggests quercetin, a chemical in apples, offers powerful neuroprotection, meaning it arms brain cells against damage from free radicals that can cause cognitive decline^[27]. Most of the quercetin's in the apple skin, so keep the peel for extra brainpower. And, for those who aren't fans of red, delicious fruit, quercetin also comes in citrus fruits, onions, parsley, sage, tea, and red wine.

35. Chocolate: We know how unappealing a double fudge brownie sounds right now, but here's a convincing reason to eat one: A recent study found the flavonols in dark chocolate (also found in red wine, green tea, and blueberries) offer a short-term boost in cognitive skills^[28]. And other researchers recommend dipping into a chocolate fountain of youth, since the polyphenols in cocoamay prevent some cognitive impairments associated with aging^[29].

36. Grape Juice: Those cute kids in Welch's commercials got a head start in protecting their brains from cognitive decline. The polyphenols in grape leaves that produce wine and grape juicehelp brain cells communicate, so they may improve memory and learning skills^[30].

37. Chewing Gum: Not to burst your bubble, but a stick of Bazooka may be the key to making it through a busy day. Studies have found chewing gum improves mood and alertness — plus it's the way to go after indulging in some Greatist superfoods^[31]^[32].

38. Chicken and Eggs: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In this case, it doesn't matter — both foods are great sources of choline, which can help improve cognitive performance, especially memory^[33]. Other good sources of choline include legumes, liver, fish, and milk.

39. Fatty Foods: Don't put the brain in skinny jeans — research suggests fatty foods improve long-term memory. A hormone released during the digestion of some fats strengthens the part of the brain responsible for long-term memory formation. (But gorging on a carton of Heath Bar Crunch will probably just create some bad memories.)

40. Glucose: Give me some sugar. A little bit of glucose (25 grams) can boost alertness and improve memory^[34]. But don't down a whole bag of M&M's — excess sugar consumption can have some adverse health effects.

41. Milk: Bessie's got brainpower. A recent study suggests milk is good for more than just strong bones. According to one study, people who drink a glass of milk daily perform better on tests of memory and other cognitive functions.

LEARNING/CREATIVITY

42. Novelty: A Sudoku puzzle might be challenging, but after the 100^th puzzle, the brain craves something new. Trying new activities stimulates the release of dopamine, which increases motivation and the growth of new neurons. So take an unfamiliar route home or read a book about a new topic, and feel the brain grow!

43. Navigating Cities: How did the man inside the GPS get so smart? Probably from spending time navigating cities. In one study, London taxi drivers showed structural changes in the part of the brain associated with spatial memory^[35]. Copy Columbus and practice creating a mental map of the neighborhood.

44. Playing an Instrument: Play that funky music, smart guy. The parts of the brain responsible for motor control, hearing, and visuospatial skills may be more developed in musicians than in non-musicians^[36]. Practice scales on a keyboard, chords on a guitar, or do what you want and just bang on the drum all day.

45. Speaking Out Loud: Better recite this tip to whomever's sitting next to you. There's evidence that we remember ideas better when we speak them out loud^[37]. No guarantees it won't look strange when you talk to yourself on the street.

46. Learning a Second Language: Cerebre, cerveau, or just plain brain. Being bilingual may protect the body against Alzheimer's — even when people learn a new language as adults. Studies show Alzheimer's symptoms develop more slowly in bilingual speakers than in those who speak just one language^[38]. Start learning, pronto.

47. Positive Thinking: It's possible to get smarter, savvier, and more creative — after reading this list! Research suggests people learn more when they believe intelligence isn't fixed^[39]. The bottom line: Believe in the brain!

So Scotch tape those glasses back together and try some of these brain-boosting tips. It's National Embrace Your Geekness Day, after all.

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Sleep On The Rocks

2012-08-18T01:28:00.004-07:00

Climbers were sleeping on the rocks in the 50-ies. At first they were looking comfortable mountain "shelves"to replace the bed, and now they use a suspended tent, the system is called portaledges. They are specially designed for rock climbers, who need to spend a few days and nights on a big rock.

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