Papuan students run amok in Yogyakarta

Fri, 04/10/2009 1:39 PM | Election 2009

YOGAYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta provincial general elections commission (KPUD) has

decided to rerun the legislative elections for hundreds of Papuan students who
rioted after not being allowed to vote Thursday.

The protesters launched an attack onpolice stationed at the KPUD building and
damaged several flower vases after failing to find polling stations where they could
vote. Several staff at the building fled after protesters aimed their arrows at them.

KPUD chairwoman Any Rohyati said voting for the Papuan students was suspended
until Friday morning, after getting approval from the General Elections Commission
(KPU) in Jakarta.

The rioters dispersed after being informed that a special polling station would be set
up at the KPUD compound to allow more than 520 Papuan students to vote. –JP

My Adventure at Leang-Leang Cave

On Sunday, my parents, my best fruend Novi, and I visited a cave at Maros called
Leang-leang . It was my first time to visit the cave, better yet, my best friend came
to visit it with me!

The cave was famous for its primitive cave wall paintings which were some hand
prints and wild boar paintings. The cave and its surroundings was turned into a
national park, so it was taken care of. My parents took a rest in a small hut for
visitors of the park, while Novi and I adventured around the cave with a guide. We
had to climb some metal stairs to get to the cave, because the cave was embedded
into a small mountain. Next stop was a place where some seashells littered the
ground and some were actually piled into a big mound! The guide said that these
piles of seashells are called kjokkenmoddinger, or kitchen trash. The humans who
lived here ate the shells and dumped the left overs in their 'kitchen'. The last place
was a small museum where they have skeletons of the humans who lived in the
caves. The skeletons along with some roughly made jewelry and weapons were
placed inside glass cases for display. The walls of the museum were adorned with
photographs taken when they did an excavation there.
After a quick lunch with Novi and my parents, we decided it was time to go back
home. We really had the time of our lives!

How Earthquakes Happen

Earthquake is one of the most destroying natural disasters. Unluckily it often

happens in several regions. Recently a horrible earthquake has shaken West
Sumatra. It has brought great damages. Why did it occur? Do you know how an
earthquake happens?

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a
fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves. It make the ground
shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they
stick a little. They don't just slide smoothly. The rocks are still pushing against each
other, but not moving. After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure
that's built up. When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs.

During the earthquake and afterward, the plates or blocks of rock start moving, and
they continue to move until they get stuck again. The spot underground where the
rock breaks is called the focus of the earthquake. The place right above the focus is
called the epicenter of the earthquake.

Smoking in restaurants

Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude,
harmful to others and dangerous for the smokers.

Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people
and can turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off
by foul smelling smoke.

Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to
others. Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to
asthma attacks and even cancer.

Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause
heart and lung disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in
restaurants.

Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to

the smokers and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
 Convenience or Care?

When something issued by someone, we say it has been consumed. We as

consumers use many things, both natural and processed. We consume more of the
Earth’s resources than other animals do and, as a result, we cause problems for the
environment.

Like all animals, we need clean air and water, food and shelter for survival. Unlike
other animals, however, we have certain “want”. These are items that are not
necessary for our survival, but that we want because they make our lives easier or
more enjoyable.

Environments claims that a great deal of waste is created by both the production
and the consumption of these items or product. Disposable products, such a pens,
take away food containers, plates, shavers and cutlery, are made using the Earth’s
resources. When these products are thrown away, the resources are lost.

Another example of waste is the unnecessary packaging on many products. The

material is often not recycled and used again.

Throwing thing away also increases pollution. The amount of disposable plastic litter
that ends up in waterways is a serious problem. When this waste reaches the
oceans, it can kill marine life.

Industrialist counter these arguments with their own point of view. They claim that
consumer’s expect to be able to purchase food which is attractively presented,
prepackaged to extent its life and easy to store. In a busy society, convenience is a
priority. Products which make life easier, era in demand. Industrialist argue that
they cater to this perceived need.

Packaging is also big business and provides jobs for many people who might
otherwise be unemployed and a burden to society.

Environmentalist declare that for thousands of year, people survived perfectly well
with re-usable products. However, people of the twenty-first century have become
used to wing in a ‘thrown-away’ society. It is up to each one of us to dispose of
waste products carefully, recycle as much as possible and to reduce the stress on
our environment. Think when buying pre-packaged goods and consider whether the
same products can be bought without the extra wrappings. Let’s make the best of
what we have.

2012 Film Review

2012 is Roland Emmerich's film which uses the Mayan calendar and other end-of-
days prophecies for their doomsday scenario. It imagines the world coming to an
end in 2012.

2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It starts
when Cusack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeways and
skyscrapers crumble all around him from the shock of a 10.5 earthquake. The
preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling. The climax occurs aboard the giant
ark, when an equipment malfunction almost threatens the entire mission.

Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the requisite clarity.
In 2012 film, Emmerich leaves us befuddled as to exactly what is happening to
whom. However, Emmerich' 2012 deserves credit for offbeat casting. Cusack
supplies his trademark hangdog charm. McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as
Peet's cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to the role of the tormented president.
Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of anguish to a stock
role. Platt has fun playing the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson also chews
the scenery as a bug-eyed radio prophet trying to warn his listeners about
Armageddon.

All in one, 2012's cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-
worthy. Music also propels the movie. It presents American Idol runner-up, Adam
Lambert, who provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.

ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMITTEE SCHOOL TRIP TO ANYER YOUTH CENTER

On 3-4 January 2007, the school will hold a school trip to Anyer Youth Center.

Departure : 7 a.m

Program : Leadership Training

Fee : Rp150.000

Contact Person : Vita, Zaskia

Chair person

Reza Akbar