Rendi sends the card to show that she is . . . Arin

To: Tria

Have you finished with my English storybook? If you have, please bring me the book to the course this afternoon. Sonya wants to borrow it. Thank you

From : Arin

Why does Arin write the message?

To: Tria

Have you finished with my English storybook? If you have, please bring me the book to the course this afternoon. Sonya wants to borrow it. Thank you

From : Arin

From the message we know that Arin will . . .

To: Tria

Have you finished with my English storybook? If you have, please bring me the book to the course this afternoon. Sonya wants to borrow it. Thank you

From : Arin

From the message we know that Arin will . . .

Where will the party be held?

If you are invited the party, what should you do ?

You should . . .

If you are invited the party, what should you do ?

You should . . .

ANNOUNCEMENT

All students of grade IX will have a final examination. That’s why, they will have extra classes after school. All students of grade IX must join it. For the schedule and more information, please contact your class teacher.

What is the announcement about?

Going To Green Trees Park

Last month, the Wilson went to Green Trees Park. Jim and Sally sat under the trees and talked and read. The children played ball. Sally decided to take pictures of the children. She focused her camera. Then, she heard a scream, Sally looked up. A man was stealing a woman’s purse. He was running in her direction. Sally though fast. She took three pictures of the man, when the police came, she gave them the film. The next day, one of Sally’s photographs was in the newspaper. under the pictures was the story of robbery. In a few hours, the police knew the men’s name and address. They went to his houses and arrested him. The man is now in jail.

When did the Wilsons go to the Green Trees park?

ANNOUNCEMENT

All students of grade IX will have a final examination. That’s why, they will have extra classes after school. All students of grade IX must join it. For the schedule and more information, please contact your class teacher.

Why must all students of grade IX join the programme?

Going To Green Trees Park

Last month, the Wilson went to Green Trees Park. Jim and Sally sat under the trees and talked and read. The children played ball. Sally decided to take pictures of the children. She focused her camera. Then, she heard a scream, Sally looked up. A man was stealing a woman’s purse. He was running in her direction. Sally though fast. She took three pictures of the man, when the police came, she gave them the film. The next day, one of Sally’s photographs was in the newspaper. under the pictures was the story of robbery. In a few hours, the police knew the men’s name and address. They went to his houses and arrested him. The man is now in jail.

The following statements are true according to the text, except ………

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

8. Garnish and the chopped parsley and serve

How long do we cook the mushroom?

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

8. Garnish and the chopped parsley and serve

How many ingredients do you need ?

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

8. Garnish and the chopped parsley and serve

What should we do after boiling and simmering the mushrooms?

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

What is the purpose of the text?

Read the text below and answer number 17 to 21.

Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess . He traveled all over the world to find one, but in vain. He always found faults in every princess he met. So he came home again and was sad.

One evening a terrible storm broke out; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the city gate, and the old king went to open it.There in front of him a princess was standing. She was completely drenched and trembling."Well, we'll soon find out who she is," thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bed-room, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and laid a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on it.

On this the princess had to lie all night. In the morning she was asked how she had slept. "Oh, very badly!" said she. "I have scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed, but I was lying on something hard. It's horrible!" Now they knew that she was a real princess because she had felt the pea right through the twenty mattresses. Nobody but a real princess could be as sensitive as that. So the prince took her for his wife, he knew that he had a real princess.

The best title for the text is ….

Read the text below and answer number 17 to 21.

Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess . He traveled all over the world to find one, but in vain. He always found faults in every princess he met. So he came home again and was sad.

One evening a terrible storm broke out; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the city gate, and the old king went to open it.There in front of him a princess was standing. She was completely drenched and trembling."Well, we'll soon find out who she is," thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bed-room, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and laid a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on it.

On this the princess had to lie all night. In the morning she was asked how she had slept. "Oh, very badly!" said she. "I have scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed, but I was lying on something hard. It's horrible!" Now they knew that she was a real princess because she had felt the pea right through the twenty mattresses. Nobody but a real princess could be as sensitive as that. So the prince took her for his wife, he knew that he had a real princess.

What did the queen do to find out whether she was a real princess?

Read the text below and answer number 17 to 21.

Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess . He traveled all over the world to find one, but in vain. He always found faults in every princess he met. So he came home again and was sad.

One evening a terrible storm broke out; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the city gate, and the old king went to open it.There in front of him a princess was standing. She was completely drenched and trembling."Well, we'll soon find out who she is," thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bed-room, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and laid a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on it.

On this the princess had to lie all night. In the morning she was asked how she had slept. "Oh, very badly!" said she. "I have scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed, but I was lying on something hard. It's horrible!" Now they knew that she was a real princess because she had felt the pea right through the twenty mattresses. Nobody but a real princess could be as sensitive as that. So the prince took her for his wife, he knew that he had a real princess.

What do we know about the princess? She was ….

Read the text below and answer number 17 to 21.

Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess . He traveled all over the world to find one, but in vain. He always found faults in every princess he met. So he came home again and was sad.

One evening a terrible storm broke out; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the city gate, and the old king went to open it.There in front of him a princess was standing. She was completely drenched and trembling."Well, we'll soon find out who she is," thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bed-room, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and laid a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on it.

On this the princess had to lie all night. In the morning she was asked how she had slept. "Oh, very badly!" said she. "I have scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed, but I was lying on something hard. It's horrible!" Now they knew that she was a real princess because she had felt the pea right through the twenty mattresses. Nobody but a real princess could be as sensitive as that. So the prince took her for his wife, he knew that he had a real princess.

‘… then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on it, …’ (Paragraph 2). What does the underlined word refer to?

Due to the long holiday during the great nine students having the try out, all seventh grade students have to complete their English homework from page 50 to 56.

How many students having the try out?

To: All member of class 7-F

Our classroom will join “The Cleanest Class Competition 2018” on Saturday, March 12th 2018. To prepare it, please all the member of the classroom gather at school on Sunday March 5th 2018 at 9 a.m to start cleaning and decorating the classroom together.

Please come on time.

Chief,

Afif Saifuddien

The true statement based on the text above is…

The notice means that people are not allowed to….

The antonym of the word “allow” in the notice above is….

My House is divided into two floors. On downstairs, I have all the important parts of the house such as the kitchen, bathrooms, storage room and parking garage. On upstairs I have one room where I keep the washer and dryer and one big terrace.

Downstairs, the floor is divided in eight rooms, four of them are bedrooms, other two are bathrooms and then one kitchen and one dining room.

In my bedroom, I have a lot of things inside, such as a television, a playstation 3, and many trophies. In my sister's bedroom, there is a computer and in the other two bedrooms are for my parent and my other sister.

Normally we eat in everywhere we want, but on Sunday we eat together in the dining room. I really love my house, the place where we could share everything together.

(Source: www.jagoanbahasainggris.com)

The main idea of the first paragraph is…

Once upon a time there was a farmer who owned a little dog that he keeps constantly by his side and a donkey, which lived in a warm stable and got plenty of fresh grain and sweet hay. But, unfortunately the donkey was not satisfied with his condition.

"I slave all day long, hauling wood or pulling the cart to market while the dog sleeps on the master's lap and eats from his plate!," the donkey grumbled. "Perhaps, he thought, if he behaved like the dog, his master would reward him with the same life of ease.

That very night, the donkey crept out of the stable and into the house where the farmer sat at supper. "First I'll frisk about and chase my tail, just as the dog does," thought the donkey. And he danced about the room, flinging up his hooves until the table toppled over and dishes went flying.

"Now I'll sit on his lap!" said the donkey, and he put his hooves up on the master's chair.

"Help! Save me from this mad beast!" the terrified farmer bellowed. Then his servants came running and, with shouts and blows, drove the donkey back to the stable.

"I suppose I' m a fine donkey, "the donkey lamented," but I'll never be a lapdog!"

… which lived in a warm stable and got plenty of fresh … (Paragraph 1)

The synonym of the word “stable” is….

How to apply for the job ?

“able to work under pressure…”

The underlined word means….

Jl. Flamboyan No. 89 Jakarta

2nd February 2009

Dear Indah,

Indah, sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. We moved into a new apartment last month and we’ve been really busy getting settled.

It’s a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. It’s big so there are a lot of rooms to work in. It has a big living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the kitchen.

The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. There’s also a shopping centre just down the street with a supermarket, some quite good restaurants and some stores.

We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time you are in the town. I’ll wait.

Love

Shelly

(Source: http://abidtinfaz.blogspot.co.id)

Who is the sender of the letter?

INGREDIENTS :

- 3 – 4 spoonful of flour

- 2 eggs

- 1 ½ (250 ml) of milk

- 1 stick of butter

MATERIALS :

- 1 mixing bowl

- 2 table spoons

- 2 cups

- 1 small pan

PROCEDURE :

1. Put the flour in the bowl.

2. Put milk in a cup.

3. Make sure it's 250 ml of milk.

4. Put the milk in the bowl.

5. Break the 2 eggs into the bowl.

6. Mix it with a spoon.

7. Heat up the pan and put the butter

8. Put the mix in the pan.

9. Let the pancake mix cook about 5 minutes

10. Flip pancake over when the top is brown.

11. Your pancake is ready to be served.

The main idea of the text is….

Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph!

1.There lived a monkey on one of the jamun trees located near the lake.

2.It was a beautiful lake surrounded by lush green grasses, beautiful trees, mountains and sweetest, tastiest jamun trees.

3.There was one crocodile that used to collect the jamun fruits from the lake that fall from the tree.

4.The lake also had a few crocodiles.

This text for no.1-3.

Rosika is an Indonesian. She is a student. She is 13 years old.

Her birthday is august 7th. She lives at Jl.Pramuka No.10.

She is a dilogent student. She likes sport. Her hobby is swimming and reading. She has long hair. She is a beautiful girl.

How old is Rosika?

The Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant via Instagram.

MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days olD.

Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

What is the purpose of the text?

The Surabaya Police have arrested a

man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant via Instagram.

MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days olD.

Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

What is the generic structure of the text above?

The Surabaya Police have arrested a

man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant via Instagram.

MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days olD.

Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

“MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belongs to…….

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi ProvincE.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noteD.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)

What is the text about?....

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi ProvincE.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noteD.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)

What can we infer from the text?....

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi ProvincE.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noteD.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)

What makes 400 families displaced?

(Reuters Health) – Half of all heart patients made at least one medication-related mistake after leaving the hospital, and guidance from a pharmacist didn’t seem to reduce those errors, in a new study.

Consequences of mistakes – such as forgetting to take certain drugs or taking the wrong dose – can range from side effects like constipation to more serious drops in blood pressure. Two percent of errors were life-threatening.

Hospitals involved in the study were already taking steps to prevent medication mistakes in addition to the extra pharmacist intervention, said Dr. Sunil Kripalani, the study’s lead author from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We were surprised to see that in spite of these efforts that 50 percent (of patients) were still having these medication errors,” he told Reuters Health.

Although the pharmacist visits didn’t help the average patient, he added, certain ones seemed to benefit – such as patients who were on multiple drugs or had trouble understanding health information.

As for traditionally lower-risk patients, he said other strategies to prevent errors may be needed.

14.What does the text tell us about?....

(Reuters Health) – Half of all heart patients made at least one medication-related mistake after leaving the hospital, and guidance from a pharmacist didn’t seem to reduce those errors, in a new study.

Consequences of mistakes – such as forgetting to take certain drugs or taking the wrong dose – can range from side effects like constipation to more serious drops in blood pressure. Two percent of errors were life-threatening.

Hospitals involved in the study were already taking steps to prevent medication mistakes in addition to the extra pharmacist intervention, said Dr. Sunil Kripalani, the study’s lead author from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We were surprised to see that in spite of these efforts that 50 percent (of patients) were still having these medication errors,” he told Reuters Health.

Although the pharmacist visits didn’t help the average patient, he added, certain ones seemed to benefit – such as patients who were on multiple drugs or had trouble understanding health information.

As for traditionally lower-risk patients, he said other strategies to prevent errors may be needed.

What is the effect of medication errors?

Nine traditional Balinese dances have been recognized as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage following a UNESCO session in Namibia on Wednesday.

Balinese dances included on the list were the Barong Ket, Joged Bumbung, Legong Keraton, Topeng Sidhakarya, Baris Upacara, Sanghyang Dedari and Rejang dances, as well as the Wayang Wong and Gambuh dance dramas.

“We are very pleased with the recognition; it enables Bali to receive protection in terms of traditional dance preservation as well as economic benefits in the future,” said Bali Cultural Agency head Dewa Putu Beratha on Wednesday night as quoted by Antara news agency.

During the UNESCO session, Indonesia’s proposal regarding the dances reportedly ranked 18th among a total of 35 countries. “The nine dances represent Balinese dance as a whole based on their historical concept, function and style,” said Dewa.

According to Dewa, the Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari and Baris Upacara dances represented the Wali dance, which is usually performed during processions. Meanwhile, the Topeng Sidhakarya dance and Gambuh and Wayang Wong dance dramas are part of the Bebali dance, known as a semi-sacred and ceremonial dancE. The Legong Keraton, Joged Bumbung and Barong Ket dances are a representation of the Balih-Balihan dance that serves social and entertainment purposes.

The Wali dance is said to have originated between the eighth and 14th centuries. The Bebali dance and Balih-Balihan dances are believed to have come from the 14th-19th century and 19th centuries, respectively.

“The community has actively played an important role in preserving these traditional dances, especially the Wali dancE. Meanwhile, the Bali provincial administration and its city and regency administrations should increase their role in preserving the Bebali and Balih-Balihan dances during tourist events,” said Dewa.

9. What is the main idea of the text?

Nine traditional Balinese dances have been recognized as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage following a UNESCO session in Namibia on Wednesday.

Balinese dances included on the list were the Barong Ket, Joged Bumbung, Legong Keraton, Topeng Sidhakarya, Baris Upacara, Sanghyang Dedari and Rejang dances, as well as the Wayang Wong and Gambuh dance dramas.

“We are very pleased with the recognition; it enables Bali to receive protection in terms of traditional dance preservation as well as economic benefits in the future,” said Bali Cultural Agency head Dewa Putu Beratha on Wednesday night as quoted by Antara news agency.

During the UNESCO session, Indonesia’s proposal regarding the dances reportedly ranked 18th among a total of 35 countries. “The nine dances represent Balinese dance as a whole based on their historical concept, function and style,” said Dewa.

According to Dewa, the Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari and Baris Upacara dances represented the Wali dance, which is usually performed during processions. Meanwhile, the Topeng Sidhakarya dance and Gambuh and Wayang Wong dance dramas are part of the Bebali dance, known as a semi-sacred and ceremonial dancE. The Legong Keraton, Joged Bumbung and Barong Ket dances are a representation of the Balih-Balihan dance that serves social and entertainment purposes.

The Wali dance is said to have originated between the eighth and 14th centuries. The Bebali dance and Balih-Balihan dances are believed to have come from the 14th-19th century and 19th centuries, respectively.

“The community has actively played an important role in preserving these traditional dances, especially the Wali dancE. Meanwhile, the Bali provincial administration and its city and regency administrations should increase their role in preserving the Bebali and Balih-Balihan dances during tourist events,” said Dewa.

Which statement that supports the text?....

Taufik Hidayat quiting national badminton team after 13 years of service, which culminated in an Olympic gold medal, shuttler Taufik Hidayat announced Friday his resignation from the national training camp in Jakarta.

“My decision to resign is final. It’s not an impulse or emotional decision. I’ve been thinking about quitting the national team since 2004, after I won at the Athens Olympics,” he saiD. “However, people kept on encouraging me to stay in the national team, considering my potential and my youth. Therefore I stayed until 2008.” In 2001, Taufik threatened to quit the training camp because of Mulyo’s exclusion. Mulyo is his mentor. He only joined the national team after the head of PBSI Djoko Santoso has agreed to restore Mulyo. In 2004, Taufik made yet another threat to quit, and again backed down from it. “It’s time for younger players to take the baton. I’m giving way to them.

It’s all about regeneration in Indonesian badminton,” he said ( By kompas.com 2008 )

How many years Taufik Hidayat played badminton with the national team ?…

Taufik Hidayat quiting national badminton team after 13 years of service, which culminated in an Olympic gold medal, shuttler Taufik Hidayat announced Friday his resignation from the national training camp in Jakarta.

“My decision to resign is final. It’s not an impulse or emotional decision. I’ve been thinking about quitting the national team since 2004, after I won at the Athens Olympics,” he saiD. “However, people kept on encouraging me to stay in the national team, considering my potential and my youth. Therefore I stayed until 2008.” In 2001, Taufik threatened to quit the training camp because of Mulyo’s exclusion. Mulyo is his mentor. He only joined the national team after the head of PBSI Djoko Santoso has agreed to restore Mulyo. In 2004, Taufik made yet another threat to quit, and again backed down from it. “It’s time for younger players to take the baton. I’m giving way to them.

It’s all about regeneration in Indonesian badminton,” he said ( By kompas.com 2008 )

Since the year how he plans to quit the national team …

YONKERS, Nov 12 th. A four alarm fire damaged 14

stores today in the Cross County Shopping Center, the largest shopping center

in Westchester County.

Two fire investigators said the blaze apparently started in a pile of cardboard cartons at the rear of a shoe store and spread through a utilities duct above the 13 other stores. The fire started at 4.40 p.m. and was declared under control at 6.14 p.m. The center is on the Cross County Parkway at the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway.

Five fire-fighters were busy at the scene. Lieut. John Carey of the Yonkers Arson Squad said the cause of the fire was under investigation.

The text mainly tells us about ....

YONKERS, Nov 12 th. A four alarm fire damaged 14

stores today in the Cross County Shopping Center, the largest shopping center

in Westchester County.

Two fire investigators said the blaze apparently started in a pile of cardboard cartons at the rear of a shoe store and spread through a utilities duct above the 13 other stores. The fire started at 4.40 p.m. and was declared under control at 6.14 p.m. The center is on the Cross County Parkway at the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway.

Five fire-fighters were busy at the scene. Lieut. John Carey of the Yonkers Arson Squad said the cause of the fire was under investigation.

The fire has lasted about ....

Spanish thief saw himself as Robin Hoodlike bandit

Madrid (Reuters) – Spain’s most wanted thief, “The Loner,” saw himself as a Robin Hood – style fi gure and said he robbed banks only because they stole money from the public, his lawyer said Thursday.

Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez Arbe was planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last month, Spanish media reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo-Figueroa.

“I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at offi cers of the law, it was always against my will and in order to avoid being arrested,” Jimenez said in a letter reproduced on the websites of newspaper El Pais and El Mundo. Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig, thinks of himself as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of Robin Hood.

The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for another bank robbery – Reuters.

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Jakarta post: Researches have found a technique to quickly assess disorders in babies. This new method, published Wednesday in the magazine Science Translational Medicine, is a proof of concept that it’s possible to quickly scan a baby’s entire DNA and pinpoint a disease-causing mutation in a couple of days instead of the more typical weeks as months. The study investigation to four babies said that the test could be one of the first partical fruits of the revolution in squencing an individual’s entire DNA.

The idea behind the test is to take advantage of what is known about disease symptoms to narrow the search for genetic. And that is a good step in the right direction, said Dr. Joe Gray, an expert in genome analysis at Oregon Health and Science University,. “It’s a big genome,” said Dr. Joe Gray, who was not involved with the study. “How do you know what part of it to search?”

While more research needs to be done before the test is ready for widespread use, he applauded the effort “If people don’t push the envelope like this, then we won’t get there,” Dr. Gray said.

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Jakarta post: Researches have found a technique to quickly assess disorders in babies. This new method, published Wednesday in the magazine Science Translational Medicine, is a proof of concept that it’s possible to quickly scan a baby’s entire DNA and pinpoint a disease-causing mutation in a couple of days instead of the more typical weeks as months. The study investigation to four babies said that the test could be one of the first partical fruits of the revolution in squencing an individual’s entire DNA.

The idea behind the test is to take advantage of what is known about disease symptoms to narrow the search for genetic. And that is a good step in the right direction, said Dr. Joe Gray, an expert in genome analysis at Oregon Health and Science University,. “It’s a big genome,” said Dr. Joe Gray, who was not involved with the study. “How do you know what part of it to search?”

While more research needs to be done before the test is ready for widespread use, he applauded the effort “If people don’t push the envelope like this, then we won’t get there,” Dr. Gray said.

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Ragunan Zoo: Not yet a world class attraction

The city administrastration offered Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta the financial support it need to become a world-class tourist destination, but the offer was refused by the management.

Governor Joko ”Jokowi” Widodo offered to disburse up to Rp500 billion (US$45,5 million) for the project, with the only requirement being a master plan that would be valid for a century.

“The preparation to make the blueprint and macro design for the zoo should start now. The administration is ready to release the funds as long as there is a clear program,” he said on the sidelines of the public dialogue at the zoo on Tuesday.

The newly installed zoo supervisor, business tycoon Hashim Djojohadikusumo, declined the offer, saying that blueprint could only be formulated next year.

He further insisted” we can request budget funds the following year once we finish collecting public feed back.” Zoo director Marsawitri Gumay said that the zoo was in dire need of more funds to improve infrastructure, such as animal enclosures.

On regular days, the 147-hectare zoo is visited by around 3,000 people, this number rises to 20,000 people on weekends and can reach 60,000 during school holidays. During peak seasons, such as Idul Fitri, visitors can number over 140,000 each day.

“With such a tight budget, we cannot make infrastructure improvements. Most of enclosure need to be replaced, not to mention street vendors who enter the zoo and littering visitors,” Marsawitri said.

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