Today, Thursday, February 14, 2013, is Valentine’s Day, but its celebration is not receiving a warm welcome in Indonesia. Protests were held to show their strong opposition against the annual celebration for lovers, and the local government is urging the youth not to celebrate, noting that its meaning may be misinterpreted. Indonesia protester on Valentines [...]
Multiply.com will be closing down its free blog and social networking services before the year ends, and will focus more on its buy-and-sell online feature, or as an e-commerce website; eight years after it was launched back in March 2004. Multiply website logo Image Credit: Multiply.com According to a press release at the official Multiply [...]
The Lady Gaga concert in Indonesia, as part of her ‘The Born This Way Ball‘ tour was announced canceled on Sunday, May 27, 2012, amid security concerns over threats by some Islamic groups; which the Mother Monster also confirmed on her official Twitter account and apologized as well. Protest in Indonesia against Lady Gaga concert [...]
Indonesia Earthquake Epicenter Image Credit: CNN/Google Map A tsunami warning has been triggered after a massive earthquake hit Indonesia on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. The Indonesian government issued the tsunami warning after the massive earthquake hit the sea 270 miles (435 kilometers) from Aceh’s provincial capital. The initial earthquake was said to be 8.9 magnitude [...]
A 7.3 magnitude quake struck in the west coast of Northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, according to a report by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The 7.3 quake has triggered the issuance of a tsunami warning by Indonesia‘s Meteorology and Geophysics Agency and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC). The tsunami [...]
A copycat fish was captured on film copying a mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) in the diving area of Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia last July, as shown in the video below, with scientists explaining the phenomenon. Copycat fish (at red arrow) and mimic octopus Image Credit: Godehard Kopp video As noted by Live Science on Wednesday, [...]
A strong powerful earthquake hit Bali, Indonesia on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and dozens were reportedly hurt but no tsunami warning was announced. Man looking at a minivan in Bali, Indonesia, after being crushed by a huge concrete due to the earthquake on Thursday, Oct 13 Image Credit: Firdia Lisnawati/AP As noted by U.S. Geological [...]
Members of the Philippine team show the awards they garnered. Image Credit: philstar.com The International Math Competition, which was competed by different representatives of 30 countries from July 18 until July 23, 2011 in Bali, Indonesia, gave the Philippines great honor through garnered medals and awards of our country’s team, as reported by the official [...]
The 2012 Sedan Peugeot 508, as shown in the photo below, was among the latest cars featured at Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2011, which started on Friday, July 22, 2011. 2012 Sedan Peugeot 508 Image Credit: IndonesianMotorShow.com According to IndonesianMotorShow.com, the 2012 Sedan Peugeot 508 is capable of producing power 156 hp at 5,800 [...]
Updated: July 23, 2011 10:29 p.m. Read 2012 Sedan Peugeot 508 featured at Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2011 (Photo) The Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2011 started on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Jakarta International Expo, wherein electric car Honda Jazz EV is among the green cars being featured, as shown in the [...]