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Visiting Chicago for Two Days – A Short Visit with Nice Impression
Published on 2012-05-17 14:55:41
First of all, this is the post of my travelling journey to one of the cities in the United States. The city is Chicago, which is also known as the windy city. I went to this city from May 13 – 15, 2012, by using Amtrak train from Alton to Chicago, Illinois. Lucky me, I got the … Continue reading > read more
“The Avengers” May 5, 2012
Published on 2012-05-06 17:52:12
“The Avengers” is basically a movie of Super Heroes, where major figures of super heroes in the Marvels’ concept are playing together as a team. As usual, the theme of this movie is to save the earth from the intruders who come from the outer space. The actions, visual representation of the superheroes, and the enemies … Continue reading > read more
“Complex Language” versus “Easy Language” in Writing
Published on 2012-04-16 00:30:32
I am not a native speaker of English, but I am sure I have learned this language since more than seven years ago. Even I have learned this language since I was ten years old. Does it mean that I have already possessed this language as mine? The answer is, sadly, “no”. Then, why should … Continue reading > read more
“Complex Language” versus “Easy Language” in Writing
Published on 2012-04-16 00:30:32
I am not a native speaker of English, but I am sure I have learned this language since more than seven years ago. Even I have learned this language since I was ten years old. Does it mean that I have already possessed this language as mine? The answer is, sadly, “no”. Then, why should … Continue reading > read more
Teenager’s Love in “100 Days with Mr. Arrogant” – Korean Movie
Published on 2012-04-12 01:22:42
100 Days with Mr. Arrogant is an interesting movie to watch. I watched this movie, just after I had a little break from my study. Watching this movie reminds me to the times when I was just a teenager. It was so funny! The plot of the story of the movie and the meaning of … Continue reading > read more
Teenager’s Love in “100 Days with Mr. Arrogant” – Korean Movie
Published on 2012-04-12 01:22:42
100 Days with Mr. Arrogant is an interesting movie to watch. I watched this movie, just after I had a little break from my study. Watching this movie reminds me to the times when I was just a teenager. It was so funny! The plot of the story of the movie and the meaning of … Continue reading > read more
Attending India Night 2012 in SIUE – “Sanskriti: One Nation Different Cultures”
Published on 2012-04-08 13:11:56
I went to this event on April 7, 2012, together with my host family, Joyce and John, and other friends. The event was started at 6:00 pm until 09:00 pm in Morris University Center of SIUE. I was invited to attend this event because it was something new to me. This event was organized and performed by … Continue reading > read more
Attending India Night 2012 in SIUE – “Sanskriti: One Nation Different Cultures”
Published on 2012-04-08 13:11:56
I went to this event on April 7, 2012, together with my host family, Joyce and John, and other friends. The event was started at 6:00 pm until 09:00 pm in Morris University Center of SIUE. I was invited to attend this event because it was something new to me. This event was organized and performed by … Continue reading > read more
Love of Two Boys – Love that Does not Ask for Anything but Love in “Love of Siam”
Published on 2012-04-06 12:58:12
This movie, as it can be understood from the title, is a movie about love. However, the love that this movie presents is not the same as love in general that people usually watch. Love in this movie is actually about love between two boys who did not really understand how they feel each other, … Continue reading > read more
Love of Two Boys – Love that Does not Ask for Anything but Love in “Love of Siam”
Published on 2012-04-06 12:58:12
This movie, as it can be understood from the title, is a movie about love. However, the love that this movie presents is not the same as love in general that people usually watch. Love in this movie is actually about love between two boys who did not really understand how they feel each other, … Continue reading > read more
The Power of Plants in “The Beautiful Truth”
Published on 2012-03-30 18:12:07
This movie is considered as a documentary movie. After watching this movie, though at first stage this movie looks boring; but at the end, it gives meaning more than what I could interpret from the plot of the movie. Overall, this movie tells the secret of how this life is created for human. A boy, … Continue reading > read more
The Power of Plants in “The Beautiful Truth”
Published on 2012-03-30 18:12:07
This movie is considered as a documentary movie. After watching this movie, though at first stage this movie looks boring; but at the end, it gives meaning more than what I could interpret from the plot of the movie. Overall, this movie tells the secret of how this life is created for human. A boy, … Continue reading > read more
Attending the Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Denver, Colorado 2012
Published on 2012-03-17 21:34:14
One of great activities conducted for first-year Fulbrighter is known as Fulbright Enrichment Seminar. I had an opportunity to join this seminar on March 8 – 11, 2012. All first year Fulbrighters were selected randomly; therefore, those who could go to this event would have a great time to experience meeting with scholars from other … Continue reading > read more
Attending the Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Denver, Colorado 2012
Published on 2012-03-17 21:34:14
One of great activities conducted for first-year Fulbrighter is known as Fulbright Enrichment Seminar. I had an opportunity to join this seminar on March 8 – 11, 2012. All first year Fulbrighters were selected randomly; therefore, those who could go to this event would have a great time to experience meeting with scholars from other … Continue reading > read more
The Beauty I feel when I am being a Muslim (March 7, 2012)
Published on 2012-03-07 16:03:36
Well, people may have different point of view in terms of how they believe in something, especially believing in something known as “God”. I was actually born from a family where my parents adore Islam and Allah SWT. I am an Indonesian as well. Yes, what a big deal to be an Indonesian, right? Living … Continue reading > read more
The Beauty I feel when I am being a Muslim (March 7, 2012)
Published on 2012-03-07 16:03:36
Well, people may have different point of view in terms of how they believe in something, especially believing in something known as “God”. I was actually born from a family where my parents adore Islam and Allah SWT. I am an Indonesian as well. Yes, what a big deal to be an Indonesian, right? Living … Continue reading > read more
Fulbright: Attending Africa Night at SIUE
Published on 2012-02-26 18:05:55
On February 25, 2012, I had a great opportunity to attend an event called as Africa Night. This event was professionally performed and organized by African Students who are studying at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, the United States. After I attended this event, there was something that came across my mind, especially knowing what Africa … Continue reading > read more
Fulbright: Attending Africa Night at SIUE
Published on 2012-02-26 18:05:55
On February 25, 2012, I had a great opportunity to attend an event called as Africa Night. This event was professionally performed and organized by African Students who are studying at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, the United States. After I attended this event, there was something that came across my mind, especially knowing what Africa … Continue reading > read more
Edwardsville – Glen Carbon, Illinois, the United States
Published on 2012-02-01 22:50:41
Life in Edwardsville – Glen Carbon, Illinois, the United States: First of all, this post is not intended or even created as a tourist guide. This post is written as a way for me to express what I thought about Edwardsville and Glen-Carbon in the United States. There might be some other good places in … Continue reading > read more
Edwardsville – Glen Carbon, Illinois, the United States
Published on 2012-02-01 22:50:41
Life in Edwardsville – Glen Carbon, Illinois, the United States: First of all, this post is not intended or even created as a tourist guide. This post is written as a way for me to express what I thought about Edwardsville and Glen-Carbon in the United States. There might be some other good places in … Continue reading > read more
A Movie of a Reporter – “The Shattered Glass”
Published on 2012-02-01 18:25:36
This writing was written in 2007 after watching this movie in my country, Indonesia, and this writing is republished for the purpose of sharing only. Please do not plagiarize. Shattered Glass (A Movie Review) Distributed in Indonesia by Prime Movie Entertainment. Production of LIONS GATE Entertainment Corp. SLS Number (Censored Number): 153/VCD/R/2.2007/2005. Date of SLS: February … Continue reading > read more
A Movie of a Reporter – “The Shattered Glass”
Published on 2012-02-01 18:25:36
This writing was written in 2007 after watching this movie in my country, Indonesia, and this writing is republished for the purpose of sharing only. Please do not plagiarize. Shattered Glass (A Movie Review) Distributed in Indonesia by Prime Movie Entertainment. Production of LIONS GATE Entertainment Corp. SLS Number (Censored Number): 153/VCD/R/2.2007/2005. Date of SLS: February 28, … Continue reading > read more
99 Names of Allah in Indonesian, Arabic Letters, and English
Published on 2012-02-01 18:14:21
99 Names of Allah in Indonesian, Arabic Letters, and English 1 Allah (الله) The Greatest Name 2 Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) The All-Compassionate 3 Ar-Rahim (الرحيم) The All-Merciful 4 Al-Malik (الملك) The Absolute Ruler 5 Al-Quddus (القدوس) The Pure One 6 As-Salam (السلام) The Source of Peace 7 Al-Mu’min (المؤمن) The Inspirer of Faith 8 Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن) … Continue reading > read more
“Taking Lives” – The Psychopathic Movie
Published on 2012-02-01 18:06:08
This writing is a viewer’s response to a movie, Taking Lives. This movie was watched in 2009 although the movie’s production was several years ago. This writing is republished for sharing only. However, please do not plagiarize. Thank you. A Slight Review of Taking Lives Main Character: Agent FBI, Scott Illeana (Angelina Jolie) Setting of … Continue reading > read more
“Finding Neverland” and the Love of a Husband
Published on 2012-02-01 17:46:21
This writing is a reflection of a movie, Finding Neverland. In Indonesia, this movie is distributed by Prime Movie Entertainment. No. SLS: 432/VCD/R/2.2007/2005. Date: May 20, 2005. This writing has been published in another blog of mine but it is republished in this blog for the purpose of sharing only. However, please do not plagiarize. … Continue reading > read more
“Revolt in Paradise” by K’Tut Tantri: A Novel by a Hollywood Actress
Published on 2012-01-31 13:41:28
Siapa orangnya di dunia ini yang tidak mengenal nama daerah ‘Bali’? Dunia mungkin dan pasti mengakui Bali sebagai Paradise Island. Bali termasuk ke dalam wilayah sebelah Timur Indonesia, yang kaya dengan unsur seninya berupa musik, tari, lukis dan segala bentuk kebudayaan yang ada di dalamnya. Keunikan Bali seperti ini yang kemudian membuat K’tut Tantri, penulis … Continue reading > read more
The Little Cut in The Golden Compass: A Response for a Movie
Published on 2012-01-31 13:30:55
This movie response was written in 2008. It is republished for the purpose of sharing only. The grammar ans sentences are not revised. If you want to revise it, you may please give your response in the comment box below this article. However, please do not plagiarize. Thank you. —————————————————————————- The ‘Little Cut’ in The Golden [..] > read more
Reflection on Composition and Teaching of Writing: An Indonesian Perspective
Published on 2012-01-28 21:48:18
This article is one of my works in studying Teaching of Writing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It is only one of the works that I have written so far. It’s just for an introduction. This writing might need some improvements but you could give feedback if you like. I publish this writing as a … Continue reading > read more
Making Modern Muslims: The Politics of Islamic Education in Southeast Asia
Published on 2012-01-05 21:12:06
Hefner, Robert W., ed. Making Modern Muslims: The Politics of Islāmic Education in Southeast Asia. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press, 2009. Based on the information provided, this book “grew out of a research project that began in December 2004 and ended in January 2007, funded by the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) in Seattle, … Continue reading > read more
Literary Studies, what is that?
Published on 2012-01-05 18:52:41
Many of my students in English department who are taking the subject of Introduction to Literature are confused on how to define the word ‘literature’. Basically, there is hundreds of definition of this word depending on the aspect of where the definition is viewed. “There have been various attempts to define literature. You can define … Continue reading > read more