Sabtu, 28 November 2015

BOOK REVIEW : TINTIN





The Tintin universe may be the most clearly articulated, complete and self-contained in all of childhood fiction. Tintin is the intrepid boy-reporter created by the Belgian graphic artist Hergé, the pen name of Georges Remi (1907-83). For generations of children, the Tintin books have offered an escape to a thrilling world of adventure; in adulthood, they promise an easeful return to the comfort zone of youth.


Tintin is the universal Everyboy: All we know for certain about his background is that he's European. He has no parents or family. His quaint style of dress—signature plus fours and a sky-blue sweater—locks him in a permanent early adolescence circa 1929. That's when he debuted in the children's supplement of a Belgian newspaper. His nationality and religion aren't specified; we may surmise that he is Catholic and Belgian, like the newspaper and his creator, but after his first two adventures, to the Soviet Union and the Congo, there's scarcely a clue. His final adventure, "Tintin and the Picaros," was published in 1976.

What makes the imaginary world of Tintin special is that it spans the most interesting places in the real world. In 24 colorful, fast-paced graphic novels, known to the faithful as "albums," Tintin and his devoted dog, Snowy, climb the peaks of the Himalayas, sail the high seas, trek across the Arabian desert and the South American jungle, and even fly to the moon—19 years before Neil Armstrong. And what makes Planet Tintin such a familiar, congenial place is the stable cast of characters: his irascible seadog sidekick, Capt. Haddock; the bumbling policemen Thomson and Thompson; the eccentric scientist Prof. Calculus.

The key to successful genre fiction is absolute belief in the improbable. The Tintin books are full of humor, slapstick and absurd, but there's scarcely a gleam of irony. The bad guys are bad, and Tintin is pure of heart, brave and true. Hergé wasn't widely traveled, venturing outside Europe for the first time late in life; nor was he well-read. But like his Everyboy hero, Hergé retained the sense of wonder about the world that most people lose in the transition to adulthood. Perhaps that's why his readers are so loyal, returning to the books later in life and giving them to their own children, to refresh the idealistic enthusiasm of youth that Tintin embodies.

PEACE DAY






Peace is a period of harmony between different social groups that is characterized by lack of violence or conflict behaviors, and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility and retribution, peace also suggests sincere attempts at reconciliation, the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all.
Peace is not just about having no war-like conflicts, but peace is having no conflicts whatsoever with yourself, peers, surrounding and society. It’s somewhat being at ease, and having a general feeling of happiness. It is important to attain peace not just with the people around you, but with yourself. Peace starts in little things, the everyday acts of greeting your parents in the morning, the act of saying hello to a street vendor when you leave to do your daily routines etc. It is those little acts of kindness that pave the way to our ultimate goal of having peace.

My "piece" of peace would be that peace starts in little things. It starts with you and slowly radiates to other people. Find what gives you peace. It could be acts beneficial for yourself at the moment, something you feel good about, because one way or another, if you feel good with something that you've done, you'd eventually share that feeling to the world. Also, don't be afraid to change the world, because the people who are crazy enough to believe that they can actually do.
I believe each and every country is equally important and each should be strong enough to respect certain rules and regulations as laid down by the constitution of each country. Also, we need each and every country is like a food chain of living beings. Let those who understand these things create positive changes where necessary and our world would be Peaceful, happier and Prosperous.

Rabu, 25 November 2015

Application Letter

An application letter is a formally writen one-page letter that accompanies a resume and the requested documentaton in applicatio for a job or academic program. Application letters are ofte synonymous with cover letters, and in addition to describing what materials are included in the application, an application letter should also take time to highlight the qualifications that prepare the writer for acceptance into the job or academic program.


JOB VACANCY :

We are one of the fastes growing IT Company and now we are looking for a dynamic people to fill up the position of : Service Center Supervisor.
Requirements :
– Male, max 35 years old
– Minimum Bachelor degree, majoring in Accounting from reputable university.
– Minimum 2 years working experience in Accounting.
– Familiar with financial statement, processes data, system
– Excellent quantitative and analystics skill.
– Good communication skills.
– Proficient in English or Mandarin.
For further informations, please check our web :
http://www.acer.co.id


APPLICATION LETTER :


Acer Company
25 Deleware road
Bandung
(087823211860)
yusrafaisalhamid@gmail.com
Dear Sir,
I’m writing to apply for the Service Center Supervisor position advertised in the Jogja Newspaper. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my experience and education will make me competitive candidate for this position.
With a Bachelor degree in accountancy, I have understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience, I can be reached anytime via email at yusrafaisalhamid@gmail.com or my cell phone 087823211860
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look fordward for speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely
Yusra Faisal Hamid

Senin, 18 Mei 2015

Spot In Bandung

Merdeka Building (Indonesian: Gedung Merdeka) is an art-decobuilding in Jalan Asia-Afrika, Bandung, Indonesia. Today it serves as a museum displaying collections and photographs of the Asian–African Conference, the first Non-Aligned Movement that was held there in 1955.



ARCHITECTURE
The present building was designed in 1926 in art deco style by Van Galen andC.P. Wolff Schoemaker, both professors at Technische Hogeschool (today ITB) and famous architects of that time. The 7500 m² building had Italian marble floors, some saloon and rooms in cikenhout wooden finishing, and was adorned with crystal lamps on the ceilings.
HISTORY
The first building on the site at the intersection of Braga Street and Jalan Asia-Africa was constructed in 1895 for the Sociëteit Concordia. In 1926 it was rebuilt by Wolff Schoemacher, Albert Aalbers and Van Gallen.[2] The Sociëteit Concordia was the dance hall, entertainment and social gathering venue for rich people in Bandung and its vicinity. That included plantation owners or employees, officers, officials, and wealthy businessman. During weekends, the building was filled with people enjoying art performances, social dances and dinner.


During the Japanese occupation of Indonesia, the building was renamed Dai Toa Kaman and served as cultural centre.
After the Indonesian proclamation of Independence on 17 August 1945, the building was used as headquarters of Indonesian independence fighters against Japanese troops.
After the recognition of Indonesian Independence by The Netherlands in 1949, and the formation of federal government of Negara Pasundan, Concordia building was once again used as public gathering hall, for art performances, parties, dances, and gala dinner.
In 1954, the government of Indonesia appointed Bandung as the host of Asian–African Conference, the Concordia building chosen as the venue of this International conference. At that time Concordia was the largest and grandest hall in Bandung, with strategic location near Savoy Homann Hotel and Preanger Hotel in the city centre. In early 1955, the building was renovated to meet international conference requirements by Ir. R. Srigati Santoso, and renamed Gedung Merdeka(independence building). The building also served as Indonesian House of Representatives (MPR) convention building.
In 1965 the Gedung Merdeka was the venue for the Asian-African Islamic Conference. In 1971 all of the House of Representatives meetings and activities were moved to Jakarta. In March 1980 the building hosted the 25th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference, and the Asian-African Conference Museum was inaugurated by president Soeharto.






Minggu, 17 Mei 2015

Song Review

"I Believe I Can Fly" is a 1996 song written, produced and performed by R&B singer R. Kelly from the soundtrack to the 1996 film Space Jam. It was originally released on November 26, 1996, but later appeared in Kelly's 1998 album R..
In early 1997, "I Believe I Can Fly" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100; it was kept from the No. 1 spot by Toni Braxton's "Un-Break My Heart". Despite the fact that two of R. Kelly's songs did reach number one, "I Believe I Can Fly" remains the biggest hit of R. Kelly's career. The single was number one on the R&B Singles chart (for six nonconsecutive weeks), and also topped the charts in the United Kingdom. It has won three Grammy Awards, and was ranked No. 406 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004. The music video was directed by Hype Williams and R. Kelly himself.

PERSONNEL

·         Produced and Arranged by R. Kelly
·         Recorded by Stephen George at Battery Studios, Chicago
·         Assistant Recording Engineers: Chris Brickley and Rick Behrens
·         String Orchestra recorded by Carl Robinson at United Sound Systems - Studio A, Detroit
·         Mixed by R. Kelly and Stephen George at Chicago Recording Co.
·         Assistant Mix Engineer: Ron Lowe
·         Programmed by R. Kelly and Stephen George
·         Lead Vocals: R. Kelly
·         Background Vocals: The Luv Club Choir, directed by Percy Bady
·         Keyboard: Percy Bady
·         Strings: Paul Riser and The Motown Romance Orchestra, led by Hart Hollman
·         Executive Producer: Barry Hankerson

IN FILM AND TELEVISION

Other than appearing on the soundtrack for the film Space Jam, "I Believe I Can Fly" was performed by the school band in the movie Drumline during the high school graduation ceremony of Devon Miles (Nick Cannon).
·         In Ice Age: The Meltdown, Crash the possum sings the song before he crashes into a tree.
·         In the film Good Boy!, Wilson briefly sings the song while diving into a pool.
·         In Fun with Dick and Jane, Jim Carrey sings along with the song as it is played in an elevator.
·         This song also appeared on the first American season of The X Factor, where R. Kelly performed "I Believe I Can Fly" for the first time as a duet with the eventual winner of the show Melanie Amaro.
·         This song was also performed on The Voice as the last solo song for the second season's winner Jermaine Paul.
·         American musical TV series Glee, performed a version of the song in episode fourteen of season three, "On My Way" (aired on February 21, 2012). It is a mash-up track with the song "Fly" by Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna.[4]
·         In The Hangover Part III, Leslie Chow sings a 12-second portion of the song, while parachuting through Las Vegas.

LYRICS
I used to think that I could not go on
And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I’m leaning on the everlasting arms
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there’s nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me, oh
If I can see it, then I can be it
If I just believe it, there’s nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
Hey, ’cause I believe in me, oh
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there’s nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
Hey, if I just spread my wings
I can fly
I can fly
I can fly, hey
If I just spread my wings
I can fly
Fly-eye-eye







This is the theme song of 1996 movie Space Jam, which is also one of the most inspiring movies. This song is about how there are no goals and dreams that we can’t achieve. If we can see it, we can do it. It all starts with first believing in our ability.




Movie Review

Avengers: Age of Ultron is a 2015 American superhero film based on theMarvel Comics superhero team the Avengers, produced by Marvel Studiosand distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to 2012's The Avengers and the eleventh installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was written and directed by Joss Whedon and features an ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner,Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård,James Spader, and Samuel L. Jackson. In Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Avengers must work together to defeat Ultron, a mechanical artificial intelligence bent on human extinction.
The sequel was announced in May 2012, after the successful release of The Avengers. Whedon, the director of the first film, was brought back on board in August and a release date was set. By April 2013, Whedon had completed a draft of the script, and casting began in June with the re-signing of Downey.Second unit filming began in February 2014 in South Africa with principal photography taking place between March and August 2014. The film was primarily shot at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England, with additional footage filmed in Italy, South Korea, Bangladesh, New York, and various locations around England.
Avengers: Age of Ultron premiered in Los Angeles on April 13, 2015, and was released on May 1, 2015 in North America, in 3D and IMAX 3D. Upon its release, the film received positive reviews and has grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2015 (behindFurious 7) and the 8th highest-grossing film of all time. Two sequels,Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 and Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2, are scheduled to be released on May 4, 2018, and May 3, 2019, respectively.

PLOT
In the Eastern European country of Sokovia, the Avengers  Tony Stark,Steve Rogers, Thor, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romanoff, and Clint Barton – raid a Hydra outpost led by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, who has been experimenting on humans using the scepterpreviously wielded by Loki. They encounter two of Strucker's experiments – twins Pietro, who has superhuman speed, andWanda Maximoff, who can manipulate minds and project energy – and apprehend Strucker, while Stark retrieves Loki's scepter.
Stark and Banner discover an artificial intelligence within the scepter's gem, and secretly use it to complete Stark's "Ultron" global defense program. The unexpectedly sentient Ultron, believing he must eradicate humanity to save Earth, eliminates Stark's A.I., J.A.R.V.I.S., and attacks the Avengers at their headquarters. Escaping with the scepter, Ultron uses the resources in Strucker's Sokovia base to upgrade his rudimentary body and build an army of robot drones. Having killed Strucker, he recruits the Maximoffs, who hold Stark responsible for their parents' deaths by his weapons. Together, they go to the base of arms dealer Ulysses Klaue in an African shipyard to obtain vibranium. The Avengers pursue them, but Wanda subdues the heroes with haunting visions, causing the Hulk to rampage until Stark stops him with his anti-Hulk armor.2
A worldwide backlash over the resulting destruction, and the fears Wanda's hallucinations incited, send the team into hiding at Barton's safehouse. Thor departs to consult with Dr. Erik Selvig on the meaning of the apocalyptic future he saw in his hallucination, while Romanoff and Banner plan to flee together after realizing a mutual attraction. However, Nick Furyarrives and encourages the team to form a plan to stop Ultron. In Seoul, Ultron forces the team's friend Dr. Helen Cho to use her synthetic tissue technology, vibranium, and the scepter's gem to perfect a new body for him. As Ultron uploads himself into the body, Wanda is able to read his mind; discovering his plan for human extinction, the Maximoffs turn on Ultron. Rogers, Romanoff, and Barton find Ultron and retrieve the synthetic body, but Ultron captures Romanoff.
The Avengers fight amongst themselves when Stark secretly uploads J.A.R.V.I.S. – who is still operational after hiding from Ultron inside the Internet – into the synthetic body. Thor returns to help activate the body, explaining that the gem on its brow – one of the six Infinity Stones, the most powerful objects in existence – was part of his vision. This "Vision" and the Maximoffs accompany the Avengers to Sokovia, where Ultron has used the remaining vibranium to build a machine to lift a large part of the capital city skyward, intending to crash it into the ground to cause global extinction. Banner rescues Romanoff, who awakens the Hulk for the battle. The Avengers fight Ultron's army while Fury arrives in a Helicarrier withMaria Hill, James Rhodes and S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to evacuate civilians. Pietro dies when he shields Barton from gunfire, and a vengeful Wanda abandons her post to destroy Ultron's primary body, which allows one of his drones to activate the machine. The city plummets, but Stark and Thor overload the machine and shatter the landmass. In the aftermath, the Hulk, unwilling to endanger Romanoff by being with her, departs in a Quinjet, while the Vision confronts Ultron's last remaining body.
Later, with the Avengers having established a new base run by Fury, Hill, Cho, and Selvig, Thor returns to Asgard to learn more about the forces he suspects have manipulated recent events. As Stark and Barton also leave, Rogers and Romanoff prepare to train new Avengers: Rhodes, Vision, Sam Wilson, and Wanda.
In a mid-credits scene, Thanos, dissatisfied by the failures of his pawns, dons a gauntlet3 and vows to personally retrieve the Infinity Stones.

CAST

Still, these are just two ideas among the many competing for our attention, alongside stories of love, bravery, friendship, betrayal and more. Age of Ultron is packed with brilliant, memorable sequences which tell those stories, delivered through a mix of a stellar cast, mind-blowing effects and a truly superb script. The only problem is that there's just too much of all of it. Ultimately it's a film with so many great characters, plot threads and ideas, but because of the sheer volume of content, the whole never manages to transcend the sum of those parts.