Jumat, 20 Desember 2013

positive thinking

positive thinking

  Life today is filled with lies, the fruit of the negative thoughts, the error search is more important than the mistakes themselves. Having taken a long time, people would find the awareness that they live in a negative world, they also know they have to be changed as soon as possible . Sometimes people think that they live in a positive way but it is not because that's just how they give an idea on their minds, and not as simple as it seems. No matter which stage of growth until we experience, but we can always think of positive change and give you the best.

           Positive thinking can be described as a way of thinking that is more emphasis on the perspective and positive emotions, both toward oneself, others or the situation at hand. Where positive thoughts can build up and strengthen the personality or character of a person. This means that we can become more mature, more courage to face the challenges, and do great things. Positive thinking will not make us stop because of limited or our weaknesses, but positive thoughts will only make us seek our strength day by day

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Info INFO bit to remove the hurt from our partner that makes us upset. # Pondering or silence and reflect on what the subject of this problem, what cause and effect of the problem, of course, with a cool head. # Find the busyness of doing what we can do in order to at least be forgotten though gradually. # Shouts loud and shouted the loudest or vent with a friend let our hearts be happy and will certainly calm. # Prayers and close themselves in the mind of the creator that we are so much quieter and much istighfar and the man was definitely no one is perfect.

community

community

Community unique community that is very unique or different from the others, something Keith others or something that Keith many people know but there is a group of people or group of people who melukan example LIDER LOW is a unique bike that has a lengthy and etched yank handlebar, seat long, the shape of the bike other than the general shape of the existing bike. The nature of this unique community itself is very important, they do positive things like konfoy together, socializing, helping others, just a very positive activity, but there are also adverse community masarakat contohnmya motorcycle gang that we often hear in the media, very bad thing the things that they do, and therefore we need to be self-awareness that is useful for everyone or society. Do not ever be the one to make the other person feel uncomfortable make people around us, love us love us, especially our parents.

Senin, 28 Oktober 2013

EXAMPLE OF LETTER

1.        InquiryLetter
A letter of inquiry asks someone for specific information. In some cases, such as a request for promotional material, the recipient will have a clear interest in responding to your letter. In other cases, such as a request for specific information on a product, the recipient may or may not be as motivated to respond quickly. Consequently, always make the tone of the letter friendly and make it easy for the recipient to identify and provide the information you need.

Format of a Letter of Inquiry
Follow this format in writing a letter of inquiry:
-          In the first paragraph, identify yourself and, if appropriate, your position, and your institution or firm.
-          In the second paragraph, briefly explain why you are writing and how you will use the requested information. Offer to keep the response confidential if such an offer seems reasonable.
-         List the specific information you need. You can phrase your requests as questions or as a list of specific items of information. In either case, make each item clear and discrete.
-            Conclude your letter by offering your reader some incentive for responding.


The following letter of inquiry is written by a computer programmer requesting specific information about an upcoming release of a software product.
Example of inquiry Letter


2.        Order Letter
An order letter is usually written when a company purchases or buys  or order goods or services from another party. Here is an Order Letter you  might need  when  you order goods and materials.  Do not forget to clearly state the exact name of the merchandise, the price, and the amount of payment being sent.

Example of Older Letter



3.        Complain Letter
Writing a letter of complaint is something most people have to do at some point in their lives. Whether you're dissatisfied with a company's product or service, it is usually possible to resolve the issue in a mutually beneficial way, through a firm but polite letter of complaint. Writing a complaint letter should not be complicated or scary - all you need to do is clearly state the facts and politely request a resolution. Here's how.

Example of Complain Letter



4.       
Aplication Letter


Aplication Letter
Example of Aplication Letter

5.        Memo
The basic function of a memo is to solve a specific problem by making the reader aware of specific information. A memo can be written to persuade others to take action or give specific feedback on a particular matter. When written properly, memos can be very effective in connecting the concern or issue of the writer with the best interests of the reader.




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Senin, 14 Oktober 2013

How to Create a Good Schedule for Middle School

Keep in mind that middle school's already a LOT of work. You have six teachers, and homework from each one of them. It's going to be complicated to get homework done and extra curriculum activities. So just remember, school comes first.

Sign up for clubs and activities you enjoy, and not just the one's your crush, friends, or popular kids sign up for. But don't sign up for too much. Maybe one club, and sport you like.

Sign up for clubs with days you know you can be there and always check with your parents before signing up for something. If Tuesday's and Thursday's don't work for you, don't sign up for clubs using one or two of those days

Make sure that your activity doesn't run too long. More than an hour and a half isn't good. You need time for dinner, homework, and time for yourself, too.

How to Ride a Bicycle

Find a safe place to practice. Concrete is the easiest surface to bike on but is unforgiving if you fall. (With correct braking technique and a properly adjusted seat, however, this should not be an issue. See steps below for more details.) Short grass or even tidy gravel would be acceptable alternatives for anyone who feels panicky about falling, but be forewarned that these surfaces make balancing harder and offer more resistance to bike tires. Wherever you end up going, make sure it has both flat areas and gentle slopes (to help you build momentum) but no tight spaces, steep slopes, or traffic.

Make sure you know how to ride a bike safely. If it is your first time riding, consider lowering the seat so that you can put most of your feet on the ground while seated. You should also check the tire pressure, brakes, and such. If you’re wearing long jeans or other long pants, be sure to roll up the right pant leg so it doesn’t get caught in the mechanisms on the right side of the bike. Avoid long skirts or baggy clothing (which could become caught in the gears or tires) and flimsy or open-toed shoes (which might prevent you from stopping yourself effectively should you opt not to use the brakes).

Make sure you know how to brake. While practicing, it’s a good idea to allow yourself a long distance over which to brake gently so that you feel prepared to dismount if necessary.

Practice balancing on the bike. Push yourself along a flat surface with your feet and get the feel of how the bike leans and steers. Do this until you have a good feel and some confidence about steering the bike. Try pushing yourself along fast and "gliding" with your feet up in the air, steering only with your hands. Notice the tendency of your body to lean slightly into the curve to keep balance when just using your hands to steer. When you are up to it, instead of using your hands, try to make turns with your body and let the bike follow you; you'll notice that the front wheel will also make the turn automatically. This is the key bike-riding skill: balancing and steering. Take as much time with this step as you need to feel confident

How to Drive a Car Safely

How to Drive a Car Safely

Never consume alcoholic beverages before driving. This is the most frequent cause of serious accidents. If you drink, use a non-drinking designated driver, a taxi, or sleep over.

Check your car over mechanically, including headlights, brake, and taillights, the brakes, and suspension regularly, or have this done by a capable mechanic. Failures of any of these components can create a dangerous situation.

Mentally prepare for driving. If you are distracted, upset, or unusually tired and sleepy, do not drive. This also applies to driving when you are using medications which may cause drowsiness. If you are taking a cold medication or antihistamine, read the warnings on the label

Observation and anticipation are key skills to master.If you remain very observant ,of everything,and learn to predict others actions you will be well on your way to being a safe driver and avoiding being the victim of others mistakes

Turn your lights on whenever visibility is limited, such as at dusk, while raining, in tunnels, and similar. To avoid being hit, first you must be seen! Older drivers can only see 1/3rd as well as younger ones.

Follow street signs and traffic lights, but use your judgment too. Don't try to beat red lights. And expect others to try to do so, so give them time to go through, particularly trucks that have trouble slowing down. Always stay at a safe distance from other vehicles. A general rule is the farther you are from them, the safer you are.

When you try to run a red light, there are many grave hazards. You take the risk that someone will turn in front of you (thinking that you must be stopping). Or, when the light changes, someone will pull out from the side and into your path. Or, a pedestrian (perhaps a child) will step out into the crosswalk on the far side. You are probably speeding and are committed to running the light, so the accident will be a severe one. The resulting carnage will be your fault, and you will have to live with it for the rest of your life. Keep in mind here that, it is exceptionally difficult for the other driver, when looking at your vehicle head on, whether your are about to accelerate, stop, or even how fast you are going.

Use turn signals to indicate where and when you're going to turn. Other drivers need to know this. This includes lane changes, to warn approaching drivers of your intentions. It's not only safer, but, it's common courtesy. Signal as soon as you decide that you would like to make a turn, then look for a space into which to make the turn, not vice versa. This gives other drivers more time to notice you, and perhaps even open up a space for you


Use the horn only in when necessary to avoid an accident. It is rude, it is upsetting to others (possibly causing road rage), and adds to noise pollution.

Talking on cell phones while driving is seriously detrimental in terms of the effect on your attention to driving. Pull off the road to use cell phones or other distracting devices or items. In some states, such as Oregon, they have outlawed, but not enforced these, no talking on your phone.

Use your mirrors. Good safe driving involves not only a great awareness of what is in front of you, but what is behind you, what is next to you. Every vehicle has blind spots; know what yours are, and make allowances for those of other vehicles.

Caring For Animals

If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Unfortunately, animals are also affected by disaster.
The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what's best for you is typically what's best for your animals.
If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return.
If you are going to a public shelter, it is important to understand that animals may not be allowed inside. Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets; consider loved ones or friends outside of your immediate area who would be willing to host you and your pets in an emergency.
Make a back-up emergency plan in case you can't care for your animals yourself. Develop a buddy system with neighbors, friends and relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer.

Ways to Reduce Air Pollutio

Ways to Reduce Air Pollution
We make choices everyday that can help reduce air pollution. Below are a few ideas that you can take to help clean our air.

At Home

    Conserve energy - turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
    Recycle paper, plastic, glass bottles, cardboard, and aluminum cans. (This conserves energy and reduces production emissions.)
    Keep woodstoves and fireplaces well maintained. You should also consider replacing old wood stoves with EPA-certified models
    Plant deciduous trees in locations around your home to provide shade in the summer, but to allow light in the winter.
    Buy green electricity-produced by low-or even zero-pollution facilities.
    Connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting.
    Wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot.
    Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120F.
    Use low-VOC or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
    Test your home for radon-a dangerous, radioactive gas that is odorless and tasteless. If the test shows elevated levels of radon, the problem can be fixed cost effectively.
    Choose not to smoke in your home, especially if you have children. If you or your visitors must smoke, then smoke outside.

Drive Wise

Plan your trips. Save gasoline and reduce air pollution.

    Keep tires properly inflated and aligned.
    In the summertime, fill gas tank during cooler evening hours to cut down on evaporation. Avoid spilling gas and don't "top off" the tank. Replace gas tank cap tightly.
    Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at fast-food restaurants or banks. Park your car and go in.
    When possible, use public transportation, walk, or ride a bike

Water Pollution Guide

If you want to help keep our waters clean, there are many things you can do to help. You can prevent water pollution of nearby rivers and lakes as well as groundwater and drinking water by following some simple guidelines in your everyday life.
  • Conserve water by turning off the tap when running water is not necessary. This helps prevent water shortages and reduces the amount of contaminated water that needs treatment.
  • Be careful about what you throw down your sink or toilet. Don’t throw paints, oils or other forms of litter down the drain.
  • Use environmentally household products, such as washing powder, household cleaning agents and toiletries.
  • Take great care not to overuse pesticides and fertilisers. This will prevent runoffs of the material into nearby water sources.
  • By having more plants in your garden you are preventing fertiliser, pesticides and contaminated water from running off into nearby water sources.
  • Don’t throw litter into rivers, lakes or oceans. Help clean up any litter you see on beaches or in rivers and lakes, make sure it is safe to collect the litter and put it in a nearby dustbin.

Meaning of Eid al- Adha

                                                          Meaning of Eid al- Adha

This month was a historic month for Muslims . Because, in this month the Muslims from around the world perform the fifth pillar of Islam . Hajj is a religious ritual which teaches equality among others . With it , Islam appears as a religion that knows no social status . Rich , poor , officials , people , black or white leather were all wearing the same clothes . Jointly undertake the same activities also the rituals of Hajj .
In addition to the Hajj , the Muslims celebrate the month of Eid-ul- Adha . Accompanied by the beat of the drum chanting Takbir echoed add to the splendor of the feast . Takbir sound bersahut-replication invites us to a moment of reflection that nothing grand , nothing worthy of worship except Allah , the Lord of hosts .
On that day , Muslims are encouraged to pray sunnah than two rekaat , is also recommended for those who slaughter the sacrificial animal is capable of. This recommendation stems from the story of the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim to slaughter his beloved son Prophet Ismail ie .
This incident left a deep impression for us . Imagine . Prophet Ibrahim who had to wait for a baby for many years, it was tested God to slaughter his own son . Prophet Ibrahim is required to choose between carrying out God's command or retain baby with the consequences of not heeding His commands . An option that is quite a dilemma . However, due to strong piety based , command executed LORD . And in the end , not so slaughtered the Prophet Ismail with a sheep replaced . Touching legend is immortalized in the Quran surat al Shaffat verses 102-109 .
The story is a portrait of obedience culmination of a servant to his Lord . Abraham loved God above all things , including his own flesh and blood . Love towards his beloved son Prophet Ibrahim did not hinder obedience to God . Model of Prophet Abraham 's devotion we ought to emulate.
From a variety of media , we can see how the culture of corruption is still rampant . In order to accumulate wealth willingly gave up " dress " piety . Ambition to take office has been forced to be willing to break down the " strongholds " of religion . Today, the system has a lot of life in defiance of the divine values ​​. In the spirit of Eid al- Adha , let us look up the figure of the Prophet Ibrahim . Trying to maximize the sense of dutiful and obedient to the teachings of religion .
In addition , there is another lesson to be learned from the story . As we know that the Prophet Ismail 's orders to slaughter the sheep were eventually replaced . Implied message of this scene is the teachings of Islam so appreciate the importance of human life .
This is similar to what Imam Syatibi echoed in his magnum opus magnum Muwafaqot al . According Syatibi , one of the universal values ​​of Islam ( maqoshid al Shariah ) is the right to keep religion alive ( hifdzu al nafs ) . Similarly, in the realm of jurisprudence , religion mensyari'atkan qishosh , ban murder etc. . It reveals that Islam is really protecting the rights of human life .

 
Prophet Ismail was willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of nothing but obey His commandments . In contrast to the terrorists and suicide bombers . Are the sacrifices they made really fulfill the commandment of God for the glory of Islam or just the opposite ? .
The terrorists and suicide bombers is clearly incompatible with the universal values ​​of Islam . Islam uphold the right to life , while they - the suicide bombing - even harm himself. In addition , they also kill innocent civilians , many innocent victims fall . Worse yet , they are not making authority in the eyes of the Islamic world , but to make Islam as a religion of fear, religion sword and a hotbed of violence . As a result of their reckless action this would make Islam like a " giant " bloodthirsty cannibal humans .
Imam Ghazali in Ihya ' Ulumuddin never describes procedures for doing good and avoiding evil . According to him , the action in the form of the action of destruction , the destruction of immorality is the state authority or state entity acquire legality . Actions taken in the case of hard-line Islam is clearly not procedural . ( vol.2 hlm.311 )
It stands in enjoining the good and forbidding the evil conduct does not lead to greater misguidance . Is not the actions of terrorists and suicide bombers is actually detrimental to Islam itself ? . Damage the image of Islam that teaches peace and should rahmatan lil ' alamin . The teachings of Islam which is humanist , understand and appreciate the diversity of the plurality meaningless .
Hopefully with event execution Amrozi , die anyway Islamic radicalism , Islamic buried too spooky face . Sacrifice of Prophet Ismail was so genuine execute commands clearly different from the sacrifices of the terrorists .
On the day of Eid al- Adha , the Muslims who are able are encouraged to slaughter the sacrificial animal . Basically , this sacrificial slaughter of animals containing two grades namely devotional rituals and social piety . Ritual piety means to sacrifice , we have carried out the Lord's command that is transcendental . Sacrifice regarded as social piety because apart from being a religious ritual , sacrifice also has a humanitarian dimension .
Forms of human solidarity is manifested clearly in the distribution of sacrificial meat . Who is able to command the sacrifice to show that Islam is a religion of respect for the poor and the indigent - dhu'afa other . With disyari'atkannya sacrifice , Muslims are trained to strengthen a sense of humanity , honed sensitivity to social problems , teaches mutual compassion for others .
Although the timing of slaughtering sacrificial limited (10-13 Dhu al-Hijjah ) , but do not understand that Islam limits of human solidarity . We should be able to capture the essential meaning of the message text , not understanding the literal text . Therefore , the spirit to continue to ' sacrifice ' we constantly perpetuate post- Idul Adha .
Nowadays we often come across, many of the Muslims who only compete to improve the quality of ritual piety without balanced with social piety . Many Muslims are just diligent prayer , fasting even afford the pilgrimage many times , but do not bother with the surrounding community . A sad phenomenon . Let us make Eid al -Adha as a momentum to increase as well as the two devotional ritual piety and social piety . Congratulations days and feast !

Kamis, 10 Oktober 2013

Biografi Superman Is Dead Band

                                                   Biografi Superman Is Dead Band






SID, punk rock pioneers of Bali, were born and bred in Kuta Rock City. The band is three chord attitude-heavy young men, by name: Bobby Kool, Eka Rock, Jrx.

The name 'Superman is Dead' started its' evolution from Stone Temple Pilot's "Superman Silvergun". The name moved on to "Superman is Dead" cause they like the idea that there's no such thing as a perfect person out there.

SID actually stumbled together in '95, drawn by their common love of Green Day and NOFX. Their influences soon extended to the punk 'n roll genre a la Supersuckers, Living End and Social Distortion, and here they stay. They say what they wanna say, how they wanna say it. In your face, to say it precisely.

SID public image, self described, is "PunkRockaBali" (think raw energy of NOFX vs Social Distortion supersonically fueled with beer-soaked Balinese Rockabilly attitude).

History? SID produced their first three albums independently (the boys worked years of crappy night jobs), with fabulous, small scale independent labels 1997 "Case 15", 1999 "Superman is Dead", 2002 "Bad, Bad, Bad"(mini album, 6 tracks). In March 2003 SID finally signed with Sony-BMG Indonesia after extended negotiations regarding their right to sing the majority of their tracks in English and have full artistic rights over their 'image'!! With that decision they single handedly became the first band from Bali to be invited to sign with a major recording label in Indonesia, the first band in their nation (to my knowledge) to be recording majority of songs in English, AND the first punk band in Indonesia to get the national exposure and promotion that working with a major label in a third world country provides. And so the history of Indonesian Punk Rock begins!

And as for the question that everyone wants to know.the infamous bomb in Bali happened about 75M from their home, hangout center, punk rock boutique, bar and rehearsal studio that is also Jrx's house, in the heart of Kuta. After panel beating back the rolling doors of the studio, and shifting a little debris, rehearsals continued as usual. Yeah, they saw a lot, it sucked big time, but its' not gonna stop 'em!

And where are they now? At the end of 2002, one of the more respectable music mags here cited SID as "The Next Big Thing" for 2003. With the release of their fourth album, "Kuta Rock City", followed by major airplay nationally and in some countries overseas, coupled with the instant popularity of their newest filmclip. SID suddenly find themselves touring continuously throughout Indonesia. Last week they were in four major Indonesian cities, on three islands, in 7 days!

Sometimes playing for free at underground scene clubs, sometimes at street skate parties or alternative band festivals, at lots of universities, and even occasionally at "classy" venues who would have probably denied them entrance years ago! Which means more beers for all.

In 2003 SID even got a mention in Time Asia. They also won a few music awards. MTV Awards for Best New Artist 2003, AMI Awards for The Best New Artist 2003. Nominated again in AMI Awards 2007 for Best Rock Album. October 2007 they did an amazing Australian tour, 8 cities, 16 gigs, 33 days with their strong D.I.Y work ethic.

June – July 2009, Superman Is Dead held An American Tour, 16 Gigs in 16 cities. 11 gigs of them were the ‘Vans Warped Tour’ and the last 5 gigs were ‘From Bali With Rock’. They did a very hard work to succeed this excited tour, had crossed the big land from westcoast to eastcoast and got back to westcoast.

On 18 July 2010 for the first time, Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards (ICEMA) was held. ICEMA event award is dedicated to non-mainstream musicians. Since April, the nominees selected by voting which was held in www.icema.co.id. Superman Is Dead to be a musician with the most awards. They managed to won three trophies for the categories of Favorite Punk / Hardcore Song, Favorite Artwork from Album and Favorite Band Duo or Group

On 20 January 2011, Billboard introduced Uncharted, a weekly ranking of emerging artists who have yet to appear on a major Billboard chart but are mapping new territory in online fan engagement. At no 23 Superman is Dead scores their first Billboard chart showing after 15 years together and have amassed over 1.6 million Facebook fans worldwide.

SID had share stages with international bands such as International Noise Conspiracy, NOFX, MXPX, Hoobastank, The Vines and Wolfmother.
They remain proud, boys from the streets of Kuta with a love of punk rock, beers and a good time. Ready for whatever comes next, excited about the next gig.



info@supermanisdead.net
dodix@supermanisdead.net

Jogja Ora Didol


Harianjogja.com , JOGJA - Mohammed Arif , a resident of Kota Gede forced to deal with the municipal police because thicken Jogja Jogja street art entitled Ora didol .The artwork is part of the Festival Looking for Hari . Posts are located at Jalan Brigjend Katamso it is now removed by the municipal police with black paint .The work was installed on Sunday ( 06/10/2013 ) night , but the next day it was gone replaced with paper black paint .Yoan Valone , one of the volunteers revealed Festival Looking Haryadi beginnings municipal police arrested Mohammed Arif began when he crossed Beteng Wetan Corner ( east ) on Tuesday ( 8/10/2013 ) early morning .At that time , he was bold writing in the hope Jogja Ora didol user traffic can be seen clearly .Unfortunate , as it is bold writing , municipal police and simultaneously see the action so he was arrested ."At that time when he [ Arif ] requested not want to go down . For fear he [ Arif ] down and brought to the City Hall , "said Yoan Valone to Harianjogja.com , at a press conference related to the Arts Festival Looking Haryadi at Kedai Kebun Forum ( KKF ) , Jl Tirtodipuran

SOURCE :HarianJogja.com


Bali NOT FOR SALE



Artist and Activist Pande Putu has installed this protest piece in the green rice fields of north Ubud.
He probably speaks for many of the older local farmers, but it just isn’t in Balinese culture to complain, so most wont speak out about the selling off of rice fields for the building of hotels, resorts and private villas all over Bali.
Ironically, the construction happening on this land is to house Tourists who come into these areas to enjoy and look out at rice fields… now they just face more construction sites… their presence destroying the very thing they came here for.
For the farmers, they face difficult economic decisions. Should they keep their land for future generations and the preservation of Bali culture or take what seems to be a huge amount of money which could benefit their families now, school, car, costs of overdue cremation ceremonies…?
As an expat here in Bali I am constantly aware of the impact myself and others like me are having on the place I have grown to call home. This is an interesting dichotomy for all expats. While we are looked at as being the privileged  rich with money to spend here, and why wouldn’t they want some of our free flowing cash, we know that our being here puts the culture we are enjoying into unbalance.  We demand the kind of services we feel we need – intentionally forcing change on a culture that, on the other hand, we wish to conserve.
We need to think twice before buying land in poorer foreign country for a luxury 2nd home in a place where our neighbours will still be plowing the land by hand and living off less than $2 a day.   As for Pande Putu, well done for speaking out.

source : http://balistylelife.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/not-for-sale/

Full Definition of BUSINESS ENGLISH

                                                Full Definition of BUSINESS ENGLISH

      English as used in business; specif :  the study and practice of composition with emphasis on correctness, propriety, spelling, punctuation, and the forms of business correspondence

English as taught in non-English-speaking countries in courses that emphasize its commercial rather than its cultural importance and that are normally designed to produce conversational fluency within a limited vocabulary

According to wikipedia, Business English is English language especially related to international trade. It is a part of English for Specific Purposes and can be considered a specialism within English language learning and teaching; for example, the teachers’ organization IATEFL has a special interest group called BESIG

And these are some of types of english letter:
1. Informal Letter Writing
These types of letter are written to relative or friends. These can also include invitations, etc. Such kinds of letter are also known as Personal or Social Letters.

2. Business Letter Writing
These letters are used as a communicative tool in the business and are usually written by the traders, firm and companies etc for business purpose. These kinds of letter fall under the category of formal letters.

3. Official Letter Writing
These include letter of application, letter to government officials and letter to newspaper etc. These letters are used for the official communication of the information from one department to another. Example; Termination letter, Recommendation letter, Reference letter, Job letter etc.

Parts of Letter:
1. Heading
2. The Salutation or Gorgeous Greetings
3. The Body
4. The Subscription
5. The Signature
6. The Address

Styles of Business Letter:
1. Full Block Styles
2. Block Styles
3. Semi Block Styles
4. Idented Styles
5. Simplified
6. Hanging Idented Styles

Jumat, 05 April 2013

Tips Aman dan Nyaman Berkendara Saat Mudik


Tips Aman dan Nyaman Berkendara Saat Mudik      

Kegiatan Mudik sudah menjadi tradisi tahunan masyarakat Indonesia menjelang hari raya Idul Fitri. Kendaraan bermotor roda empat dan roda dua adalah pilihan favorit masyarakat Indonesia karena fleksibilitas penggunaannya tinggi dan hemat biaya. 
Silahturahmi yang menjadi tujuan utama ritual mudik semestinya dapat terwujud jika perjalanan mudik juga ditempuh dengan aman dan nyaman. Berikut Ini beberapa tips Mudik Aman dan Nyaman Ala Jakarta Ban. 
Kebiasaan Berkendara Yang Bisa Membahayakan, dari beberapa kebiasaan yang disebutkan di bawah ini, mungkin ada sebagian yang bertujuan baik, namun ada juga yang ternyata bisa membahayakan keselamatan kita sendiri atau pengendara lainnya, tidak jarang juga yang mengeluh terganggu kenyamanan berkendaranya.
Alasannya sederhana, mungkin karena minimnya pemahaman akan fungsi pada kendaraan, rambu lalu lintas dan pengalaman dalam berkendara, atau mungkin karena sekedar ikut-ikutan. Berikut ini beberapa kebiasaan yang dimaksud. 
Penggunaan Lampu Hazard
Adanya lampu hazard pada kendaraan sebenarnya dibuat untuk digunakan pada saat-saat darurat saja, seperti saat kita harus mengganti ban di pinggir jalan, atau mobil kita mogok. Bukan digunakan ketika hujan deras seperti yang umum kita temui di jalanan, terutama jalan tol. Semakin banyak pengendara yang menyalakan lampu ini ketika hujan maka akan semakin sulit pandangan kita untuk menjaga jarak dengan kendaraan di depannya atau lawan arah.
Menambah kecepatan ketika lampu kuning
Urutan menyala pada lampu lalu lintas adalah hijau, kuning lalu merah. Banyak pengendara yang justru mendadak menambah kecepatan kendaraannya ketika lampu kuning sudah menyala, tujuan mereka agar tidak terkena lampu merah, tentunya. Ini sangat berbahaya. Bagaimana jika ternyata kita tidak bisa mengejarnya dan lampu sudah menjadi merah, spontan pasti kita akan melakukan rem mendadak bukan? Perilaku seperti ini sangat mungkin memicu terjadinya tabrakan beruntun.
Tanpa Lampu Sen saat Mendahului atau Belok
Jika hanya sekedar serong ke kanan atau ke kiri, berpindah dari jalur lambat ke jalur cepat atau sebaliknya dapat dipastikan Anda akan sering terkejut dibuatnya. Kebanyakan pengendara beranggapan jika menyalakan lampusign, justru tidak akan diberi kesempatan oleh kendaraan di belakangnya. Selain alasan di atas, perilaku seperti ini juga malah mencerminkan pengendara di Indonesia menjadi terkesan keras kepala dan tidak mau mengalah.
Khusus pengendara sepeda motor, banyak dan sering dijumpai pengendara ngebut, tanpa helm dan berbelok tiba-tiba tanpa lampu sign, konyolnya, mereka berbelok tanpa tengok kanan-kiri. Menurutnya, belok dulu baru tengok itu hal yang biasa. Tapi perlu Anda ingat, kali ini mungkin Anda masih mujur, entah esok hari.
Jalur Cepat = Jalur lambat
Silahkan amati perilaku pengendara di daerah pantura, Anda bakal sering menemui truk-truk besar atau bus berada di sebelah kanan. Entah apa alasan mereka. Yang jelas, tulisan dan himbauan agar kendaraan besar dan lebih lambat harus berada di sebelah kiri hampir selalu ada di setiap 5 km sekali.
Jalanan = Tempat sampah
Anggapan bahwa jalan raya adalah tempat sampah tidak hanya menurut supir kendaraan umum, pengendara sepeda motor atau supir mobil pribadi saja, semuanya bebas melakukan itu. Coba bayangkan, jika jarak antara kendaraan yang terlalu dekat ditambah dengan kecepatan yang tinggi, membuang sampah sembarangan bisa membuat kendaraan belakang kita kaget, ini berbahaya.
Yang paling sering dijumpai adalah puntung rokok yang masih menyala, tissue, kulit buah, botol minuman sampai dengan popok bayi (pampers), tidak jarang juga yang membuang pampers lengkap dengan isinya

Cara Memelihara Lingkungan Hijau


Cara Memelihara Lingkungan Hijau
Saat ini, ketika Anda melihat-lihat sekeliling Anda, semua dapat Anda lihat adalah tumpukan tidak dibuang dengan sampah di jalanan, sungai yang kotor, dan polusi di udara dan di darat! Lewatlah sudah hari-hari ketika lingkungan kita itu bersih dan segar. Mengapa? Apa yang terjadi pada lingkungan kita sekarang?

Apakah benar-benar mungkin untuk menjaga lingkungan yang hijau? Apakah benar-benar penting untuk tetap selalu bersih? Well, jawaban untuk pertanyaan ini adalah mutlak "Ya!" Beberapa orang berpikir bahwa menjaga kebersihan di sekitar kita adalah sulit dan mustahil. Mereka mungkin salah! Setiap orang dapat melakukan banyak cara untuk menjaga tempat kita rapi dan segar. Terlepas dari usia, tua atau muda-semua orang bisa membantu mewujudkan lingkungan hijau.

Di bawah ini adalah beberapa dari banyak cara yang bisa kita lakukan untuk menjaga kebersihan:

1. Jangan Buat Polusi Terlalu Banyak
Polusi adalah masalah terbesar di setiap tempat di dunia saat ini. Muncul dalam berbagai bentuk seperti udara, air dan polusi tanah. Meskipun pencemaran memang tidak bisa dihindari apalagi sekarang sektor industri meningkat, tetap, kami setidaknya bisa meminimalkan penyebab itu.

2. Amati 3 R
3 R itu atau apa yang dikenal kadang-kadang sebagai Reduce, Reuse dan Recycle dianggap paling penting dan efektif dalam menjaga kebersihan sekitar kita. Mengurangi penggunaan elemen yang berbahaya bagi lingkungan kita. Recycle beberapa item seperti kertas, plastik kaca, untuk meminimalkan emisi karbon dioksida ketika hal-hal ini hanya dibakar. Menggunakan kembali beberapa botol, kantong plastik dan kontainer untuk mengurangi sampah di sekitarnya.

3. Menanam Pohon Lebih
Sebagian besar hutan kita saat ini sudah gundul. Akibatnya, kita tidak bernapas udara bersih dan segar lagi. Menanam lebih banyak pohon bisa sangat membantu dalam menjaga lingkungan kita bersih. Dengan banyak pohon di hutan, mereka membantu meningkatkan jumlah keseluruhan tingkat oksigen yang sangat bermanfaat bagi lingkungan, tanaman, hewan dan manusia.

4. Gunakan Eco-Friendly Bahan Pembersihan
Apa kau tidak tahu bahwa zat pembersih yang Anda gunakan di rumah dan di tempat kerja Anda juga dapat menyebabkan kerusakan pada lingkungan kita? Ya itu, Anda baru saja membacanya dengan benar. Ada beberapa bahan kimia yang membawa terlalu banyak membahayakan bagi lingkungan kita. Jadi selalu memilih ramah lingkungan bahan pembersih untuk menjaga lingkungan kita bersih dan hijau.

Usaha Pelestarian Hutan


USAHA PELESTARIAN HUTAN
Keberadaan hutan sangat penting. Hutan merupakan tempat hidup berbagai jenis tumbuhan  dan hewan. Hutan juga merupakan penyeimbang alam dan paru-paru dunia. Saat ini jumlah hutan di dunia semakin berkurang. Manusia terus mengambil sumber daya yang ada dalam hutan. Bila hal ini dibiarkan terus maka hutan di dunai akan habis. Apa yang akan terjadi bila hutan habis? Bumi akan semakin panas dan tidak akan seimbang lagi.
Manusia pun juga tidak bisa mendapatkan kayu dan lainnya lagi untuk kebutuhannya. Untuk itu menjaga hutan agar tetap lestari harus dilakukan.
Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya untuk menjaga kelestarian hutan. Beberapa kawasan hutan ditetapkan sebagai kawasan hutan lindung, cagar alam dan suaka margasatwa. Jika hutan sudah ditetapkan menjadi hutan lindung, pohonnya tidak boleh ditebang. Cara lain untuk melestarikan hutan adalah sebagai berikut:
a. Tebang pilih
Tebang pilih dilakukan dengan memilih tanaman yang akan ditebang. Dipilih yang sudah tua. Penebangannya juga harus diberi jarak. Tidak satu lokasi ditebang semua.
b. Tebang tanam
Tebang tanam artinya setelah dilakukan penebangan pohon di hutan selalu diiringi dengan penanaman pohon baru. Dengan demikian kelestarian hutan tetap terjaga.
c. Mencegah penebangan liar
Penebangan liar sering dikenal dengan istilah illegal logging. Saat ini kasus penebangan liar semakin parah. Hutan-hutan di negara kita semakin menyempit. Untuk itu pengawasan harus dilakukan secara ketat. Pelaku penebangan liar juga harus dihukum karena telah merugikan negara.
d. Melakukan penghijauan
Penghijauan atau reboisasi merupakan upaya penanaman kembali hutan yang sudah gundul. Reboisasi sangat penting untuk mencegah kerusakan hutan dan 
bencana banjir  dan tanah longsor

Hidup Berdampingan Dengan Alam



Hidup Berdampingan Dengan Alam

Kita hidup di dunia in juga berdampingan dengan lingkungan, lingkungan disini adalah menyangkut alam dunia, yang terbagi menjadi beberapa aspek; tanah, air, udara beserta benda langit yang mengitari dunia ini.
Bila kita tidak menyayangi mereka maka mereka juga dapat membahayakan kita. Contohnya air bila kita tidak memanfaatkannya dengan baik maka akan bisa terjadi banjir, udara saat ini kabarnya atmosfer kita mulai menipis dikarenakan ulah manusia yang tidak dapat menghindari pemanasan global/global warning.
Jadi intinya kita harus saling hidup berdampingan di dunia ini, karena kita mempunyai sifat simbiosis mutualisme. Sayangilah alam sekitar sebagaimana kita menyayangi keluarga / pasangan hidup kita. Jangan lupa juga beribadah yang rajin agar teman tetap menyayangi kita, dan kita kelak nanti dapat menjadi ahli surga. Amien

TIPS SAAT MENGHADAPI INTERVIEW (Wawancara)

TIPS SAAT MENGHADAPI INTERVIEW (Wawancara)

    Jangan sampai pekerjaan impian kabur gitu aja karena nggak lolos tes wawancara. Nah, biar tambah percaya diri dan oke ketika wawancara kerja, simak 15 langkah mudah berikut ini.

1. Nama perusahaan besar sering mengundang keinginan untuk melamar. Tapi ingat, kalau posisi yang ditawarkan nggak cocok sama keahlian kamu, please deh jangan nekat ngelamar. Melamar posisi yang tepat dengan pengalaman dan keahlian yang mendukung pastinya menambah nilai plus buat si pelamar.


2. Kata-kata dress for success nggak sekedar kiasan lho! Berpakaian yang tepat sesuai dengan pekerjaan yang dilamar adalah hal yang wajib banget! Misalnya ingin melamar jadi sekretaris pastinya harus menggunakan pakaian yang rapih dan formal. Tapi ketika melamar pekerjaan yang banyak berkutat di lapangan, baju-baju yang lebih santai bisa jadi pilihan. Kalau bingung, tanya saja sama teman yang telah bekerja di posisi serupa.

3. Datang ke tempat wawancara paling tidak 15 menit sebelum jadwal. Kelebihan waktu ini akan memberi waktu untuk bersiap-siap. Misalnya, merapihkan make-up, pakaian, ke kamar kecil dan lain-lain. Selain itu datang tepat waktu juga memberi kesan yang baik.

4. Jabat tangan memberi kesan yang sangat penting. Jangan menjabat tangan setengah hati. Jabatlah dengan erat seperti ketika bertemu teman lama yang kamu tunggu-tunggu. Berikan kesan tegas namun bersahabat.

5. Ketika wawancara berlangsung, kumpulkan rasa percaya diri. Tatap mata si pewawancara dengan ramah. Menghindari tatapan mata atau melihat ke bawah mengesankan kurangnya percaya diri.

6. Biarkan CV bicara. CV adalah jendela pertama perkenalan calon pegawai dan perusahaan. Buatlah CV menggambarkan diri kita sebaik mungkin. Tulis juga hobi dan minat yang menggambarkan diri kita. Tapi harus jujur ya!

7.Nah, ketika si pewawancara sedang membaca CV kita, sebisa mungkin kita jangan berbicara. Mengajaknya berbicara akan membuat perhatiannya teralih dari CV kita yang oke.

8. Jangan terlihat resah atau duduk terlalu bersandar. Sikap duduk seperti itu akan membuat kita terlihat seperti orang gugup dan pemalas.

9. Pelajari latar belakang perusahaan yang dilamar. Dengan begitu kita akan terlihat tanggap dan berwawasan luas.

10. Bertanya bukanlah hal yang dilarang dalam wawancara. Pertanyaan juga akan menggambarkan diri kita. Jadi, hati-hati dalam bertanya. Menanyakan berapa lama jam makan siang, bisa mengesankan kita orang yang pemalas dan senang bermain.

11. Jika melamar di perusahaan yang membutuhkan ide-ide kreatif, jangan ragu untuk mengajukan sebuah usul atau saran. Tapi jangan terlalu mendetail. Jelaskan secara singkat dan menarik sehingga mereka akan melihat poin lebih pada kita.

12. Seperti kata band Seriues, 'pewawancara juga manusia'. Bicaralah dengan jujur dan terbuka. Jangan coba-coba berbohong atau menipu, kemungkinan mereka akan mengetahuinya.

13. Lagi-lagi jangan malu bertanya. Jika si pewawancara memberikan pertanyaan yang tidak kita mengerti, tanyakan maksudnya. Lebih baik kita menjadi orang pintar yang tak takut bertanya daripada orang 'sok tahu' yang merasa mengerti semua pertanyaan padahal jawabannya salah. Waduh!

14. Jika ditanya alasan keluar dari perusahaan sebelumnya, jangan berbicara panjang lebar tentang buruknya perusahaan tersebut (walaupun sebenarnya begitu). Katakan saja, di perusahaan tersebut bakat dan ide-ide kita yang cemerlang kurang bisa dimanfaatkan dan karena itulah kita melamar di perusahaan ini.

15. Dalam menjawab pertanyaan jangan ragu-ragu untuk berpromosi. Punya bakat dan kemampuan yang oke kok disembunyikan.

Tunjukkan kalau kita adalah aset perusahaan yang berharga. Rugi banget kalau nggak direkrut!

Hubungan Manusia dan Tumbuhan


MANUSIA DAN TUMBUHAN
Hubungan manusia dengan tumbuhan, bayangkan bila dunia ini tidak ada tumbuhan/pohon, mungkin dunia ini akan begitu gersang dan panas, tidak ada penahan panas yang membantu mengurangi pantulan sinar matahari yang menuju ke bumi tempat kita berpijak.
Selain itu tumbuhan juga sebagai penyalur oksigen, karena mereka juga makhluk hidup, tumbuhan sangat penting perannya dalam kehidupan manusia. Mungkin bila di dunia ini dan di lingkungan tempat manusia tidak ada tumbuhan, mungkin tidak akan keindahan yang terlihat dimata kita. Mungkin hanyalah padang pasir yang telihat dan panas.
Manusia dapat hidup berdampingan dengan tumbuhan dengan cara memelihara dan melestarikannya. Jangan membakar hutan, karena dapat terjadi erosi, karena hutan juga sebagai paru-paru dunia. Maka dari itu tanamilah dunia ini dengan tumbuhan agar terlihat indah dan asri, maka tumbuhanpun akan memebrikan dampak yang positif juga untuk kita sebagai manusia yang hidup di dunia ini.

CARA MENJAGA PERSAHABATAN


CARA MENJAGA PERSAHABATAN

Ni ada beberapa tips menjaga persahabatan yang aku kutip dari bukunya Aa’ Gym yang berjudul Seni Menata Hati dalam Bergaul.
1.    Hindari penghinaan
Apapun yang bersifat merendahkan, ejekan penghinaan dalam bentuk apapun terhadap seseorang, baik tentang kepribadian, bentuk tubuh, keadaan sosial dan lain sebagainya, jangan pernah dilakukan, karena tak ada masalah yang selesai dengan penghinaan, mencela, merendahkan, yang ada adalah perasaan sakit hati serta rasa dendam
2.    Hindari ikut campur urusan pribadi.
Hindari pula untuk ikut campur urusan pribadi seseorang yang tak ada manfaatnya jika kita terlibat. Seperti yang kita maklumi setiap orang punya urusan pribadi yang sangat sensitif, yang bila terusik akan menimbulkan kemarahan.
3.    Hindari memotong pembicaraan.
Sungguh dongkol bila kita sedang berbicara kemudian tiba-tiba dipotong dan disangkal, berbeda halnya bila uraian tuntas dan kemudian dikoreksi dengan cara yang arif, niscaya kitapun berkecenderungan menghargainya bahkan mungkin menerima.
Maka latihlah diri kita untuk bersabar dalam mendengar dan mengoreksi dengan cara yang terbaik pada waktu yang tepat.
4.    Hindari membandingkan
Jangan pernah dengan sengaja membandingkan: jasa, kebaikan, penampilan, harta, kedudukan seseorang sehingga yang mendengarnya merasa dirinya tidak berharga, rendah atau merasa terhina.
5.    Jangan membela musuhnya, mencaci kawannya
Setiap orang memiliki kawan yang disukai dan orang yang dibenci.
Membela musih maka dianggap bergabung bersama musuhnya, begitu pua mencaci kawannya berarti memusuhi dirinya. Bersikaplah yang netral, sepanjang diri kita menginginkan kebaikan dari semua pihak, dan sadar bhawa untuk berubah harus siap menjalani proses dan tahapan.
Tahapan awal yang prioritas dilakukan adalah harus memperbanyak kawan bukan memperbanyak musuh.
6.    Hindari merusak kebahagiaannya
Bila seseorang sedang bersuka cita, bergembira ria dan berbahagia, janganlah melakukan tindakan yang akan merusak kebahagiannya, misalkan ada seseorang yang merasa beruntung mendapatkan hadiah dari luar negeri, padahal kita tahu persis bahwa barang tersebut buatan dalam negeri, bahkan dijual di pasar umum. Maka kita tak perlu menyampaikannya hanya semata karena ingin bicara belaka, biarlah dia berbahagia mendapatkan oleh-oleh tersebut.
7.    Jangan mengungkit masa lalu.
Ingatlah bahwa setiap orang memiliki kesalahan yang sangat ingin disembunyikannya, termasuk diri kitapun demikian memilikinya, maka jangan pernah usil untuk mengungkit dan membeberkannya, hal ini seperti kita sama dengan mengajak bermusuhan karena mencemarkan kekurangannya.
8.    Jangan mengambil haknya.
Berhati-hatilah terhadap hak-hak orang lain baik berbentuk materi ataupun non materi, setiap gangguan terhadap hak harta, waktu tenaga, ketenangan, atau hak pribadi lainnya niscaya akan menimbulkan rasa tidak suka dan perlawanan, yang tentu akan merusak hubungan.
9.    Hati-hati dengan kemarahan
Bila anda marah, maka waspadalah karena kemarahan yang tak terkendali biasanya menghasilkan kata dan perilaku yang keji, yang sangat melukai dan tentu perbuatan ini akan menghancurkan hubungan baik dilingkungan manapun.
Kita harus mulai melatih diri mengendalikan kemarahan sekuat tenaga, jikalau memang kemarahan itu tetap terjadi, pilihlah kata-kata yang paling tidak melukai, sederhanakan dan persingkat kemarahannya, dan tak usah sungkan untuk meminta maaf andaikata ucapan dirasakan berlebihan.
10.    Jangan menertawakannya
Sebagian besar dari sikap menertawakan seseorang karena kekuranggannya, baik sikap, penampilan, bentuk rupa/badan, ucapan, dan lain sebagainya, dan ingatlah tertawa yang tidak pada tempatnya serta berlebihan akan mengundang rasa sakit hati.
.    Hati-hati dengan penampilan, bau badan dan bau mulut.
Tidak ada salahnya kita selalu mengontrol penampilan, bau badan/mulut kita, karena penampilan ataupun bau badan yang tak segar akan membuat orang lain merasa terusik kenyamanannya, dan cenderung ingin menghindari kita.
Penampilan yang rapih, segar, harum, insya Allah akan lebih mengakrabkan