China artist Zhang Ziyi caught Earthquake Donation Scandal

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - Artist Zhang Ziyi China allegedly holding donations collected donations for Szechuan earthquake victims during the 2008 Cannes Film Festival that same year.

Zhang's fiance, multi-millionaire Vivi Nevo, is reported to have founded the Foundation on behalf of Zhang Ziyi Zhang in the United States to conduct fundraising activities for the earthquake victims.

Citing information from a close friend Nevo in Hong Kong, some media accuse China Foundation donated funds Zhang Ziyi is the Red Cross should be earmarked China, moved to personal accounts overseas Zhang and settled there nearly 18 months after he tried to raise funds in Cannes.

Zhang Ziyi actively raise funds for the Cannes Fim Festival in 2008 for the victims of the deadly earthquake and the magnitude 8.0 on the Richter Scale in Szechuan, China.

Zhang was reportedly promised to donate one million yuan (or U.S. $ 208,000) and invite participants to contribute to the festival victims of natural disasters that killed more that 60,000 people.

Following the statement of Zhang Ziyi in January that he had "let the questions about this issue and explain the status of donations soon," manager Zhang, Ji Ling Ling told the media on Tuesday affirmed China, "details of the donation will be explained later this week."



Some people believe Zhang may not realize that the donation of funds saved in an account in his name, parked for so long,

Artist China Zhou Xun and Vicki Zhao, and singer Na Ying is also affected by the donations scandal Zhang Ziyi. Community questioned about this donation.

A group of hooded men in black ink splashed on the window and took a giant poster of Zhang Ziyi, gathered at the Park Hyatt Beijing, and give the symbol "Gate Donation Fraud" to question where the hell the earthquake donations contributions into personal accounts Zhang.

It is not known whether this scandal will threaten Zhang-contract contract. According to some media reports of China, representatives from advertising brands that use Zhang Ziyi as a model, was reluctant to comment on this donation scandal. (The Channel News Asia / KSP)

Visited Jogjakarta

For some people who had come to this city, will surely feel great longing to leave the city as this one. It is the capital of Jogjakarta is known as a tourist destination has a variety of tourist attractions. Some Jogja tourism assets that have been popular in Indonesia (and even the international) is a temple of Borobudur, Prambanan Temple, Kaliurang, Parangtritis, and much more.

In addition to the interesting sights, native foods of Jogja also miss the tourists who had come to this city. Call it a delicious Gudeg kendilnya, sego cats (angkringan), wedang round, bakpia Pathuk, and much more. In the center of Malioboro Yogyakarta city we could find along the way malioboro cendramata it. And for souvenirs that are sold there are also very cheap and varied as long as we are good at bargaining.

TThe famous market in downtown Yogyakarta is Bringhardjo market, this market sells many unique batik batik-Jogja, Yogyakarta dishes are also sold at the front Bringhardjo market. There are also many tourist attractions the city of Yogyakarta in the middle, call it the Sultanate Palace, Taman Sari.

Yogyakarta also has a distinctive T-shirts sold only there, namely "Dagadu". T-shirts for sale center original Dagadu centered behind Kranggan market. Kaos Dagadu could be a souvenir that fit to your relatives or friends, because this unique t-shirt t-shirts once in the many writings that funny.

So there is no harm if for the holidays, we select the city tour of Jogjakarta as a destination for vacationing with family. Enjoy your vacation.

Ani Nurdwiyanti is swaberita contributors and can be reached at ani.nurdwiyanti @ swaberita.com

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Actress Jessica Biel

Kilimanjaro Expedition

Hollywood actress, Jessica Biel (27), Tuesday (12 / 1), along with the expedition team 'summit on the summit "was trying to get through the track's expedition to the summit the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro (5895 meters above sea level). This expedition had a mission awareness about the importance of clean water.

Encouraged the international community to realize the condition of the water crisis and is recommended in order to contribute. Every 1 U.S. dollar equals 100 liters of clean water is safe to eat. Biel participate in the group famous people, such as rapper Lupe Fiasco, actress Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) Isabel Lucas, and actor Speed Racer (2008) Emile Hirsch. The expedition was organized by the famous singer and producer of Africa, Kenna, with the hook of the sponsor.
Biel admitted surprise when I discovered more than one billion people worldwide have had no access to clean water. "In fact, water is a primary need of man," he said.
He was very proud to join the expedition. "As much as possible I help to raise awareness of the threat of water scarcity, not only for Africa, but throughout the world. My spirit is high-high, "said Elizabethtown is a movie star. (summitonthesummit.com / AMR)


Source: Koran Kompas, Friday January 15, 2010

Modern Lifestyle Technology

Nowadays in this modern versatile and practical, requires people to not be left behind in all respects, including in the field of technology. A lot of people vying to be the best in terms of understanding the technology. Digital lifestyle (digital lifestyle) is a term often used to describe the modern lifestyle that is full of information technology.

Very important role of information technology to streamline everything we do, both in the present and future, with a goal of achieving maximum efficiency and productivity. Certainly can not be denied again, that information technology is playing a major role in improving efficiency.

Of course, technology is not a bad thing. Technology as written in Wikipedia (free online) is a broad term relating to the use of human knowledge and the means. Technology seen as a process of interaction between human beings and the environment. Technology can be viewed in general as a process of human activity for practical purposes in order to simplify life.

So what is important is how we understand the purpose of these technologies and how to use it. Various forms of technology should be used by humans for the good and not vice versa. Technology should not regulate people. Is people who should regulate the technology. Therefore, human welfare is the main purpose of the existence of technology.

Ani Nurdwiyanti is swaberita contributors and can be reached at ani.nurdwiyanti @ swaberita.com

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Singer Sheryl Crow

Wild Horses

Singer Sheryl Crow (47) known voiced vociferous anti-war stance and actively campaign against global warming. He is now also joined the campaign preservation of wild horses in the United States.
The U.S. government says the number of horses continued to grow, whereas regional resources in farming, especially Nevada, not sufficient. Therefore, the government's relocation of wild horses from the area of origin to an area of natural resources is still supported.
The plan, 25,000 wild horses were moved to new grazing. "There should be other ways better than moving the horses from their natural habitat. Wild horses are a valuable legacy of American history, "said Crow.
"My goal for the horses were not reduced in number and not moved to the area that could lead to their extinction," said chanter song "All I Wana Do" is.
Crow is a lover of horses. She has 20 horses are bred on farms Nashville. Not all the people reject the plan. Ron Cerri, President of the Association of Nevada Shepherd, agreed with the government's plan.
"Crow and his friends were outsiders who did not know the problem caused by population explosion of wild horses. Excess population could interfere with the original wild horses and livestock, "he said. (AP / AMR).


Source: Kompas newspaper Thursday, January 14, 2010

Actress Katrina Kaif

Craze Novel


Bollywood actress-blooded British India, Katrina Kaif (25), avid reader of novels. Within four days, he could finish reading a thick novel three headings. However, it seems that only he can do when reading the Twilight series of novels.
"One time I bought Twilight series of novels. Fourth straight title I bought, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. When I began reading it, I can not stop, "he said.
So, day and night Katrina continue to read the books and for four days he completed three headings.
"I admire the cool vampire, Edward Cullen," he said.
After the British star, Robert Pattinson, managed to play Edward Cullen characters on the big screen, then switch Katrina fondness.
"You would not understand. It's like an obsession. I can not get rid of this thought Pattinson, "he said.
So, Katrina was determined to meet the hero.
"I'll find him in London," the infamous Katrina determination through the film Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005), Namastey London (2007) and Singh Is Kinng (2008).
Because they want to meet, management of Katrina to the hassle of looking for a gap to contact Pattinson.
"Pattinson said he was single, but I could not believe what he says," said Katrina (Wenn / AMR).



Source: Koran Kompas, Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

History Painting in Indonesia

Arts is a branch of art that make up the work of art with the media to catch the eye and felt with palpation. This impression is created by processing the concept of lines, area, shape, volume, color, texture, and lighting with aesthetic reference.

Fine Arts divided into three categories, namely pure Art, craft, and design. Pure Art refers to works that only for the purpose of personal gratification eksresi, while craft and design more focused functionality and ease of production.

Roughly translated Arts in English is a fine art. But according to the development of the modern art world, the term fine art becomes more specific to the sense of pure Art to then combine them with the design and craft into a discussion of visual arts

Christina Aguilera

Flavor Motherhood

Christina Aguilera (30) thanks to his son, Max (2), because it has inspired her new album. Sense of motherhood, she said, has changed the musical style.
Aguilera fourth album, Biopic, will be released in March 2010. Previously, he had warned the fans because they will get "voice" different from the three previous albums.
Aguilera gave birth to Max, in February 2007, it said, "prior to having Max, I really have a difficult time. My first album is very pop, like the people want. Two of my other albums inspired by the suffering and associated with my past (the dark."
"My new album to talk to talk about the future. The presence of children motivated us to feel happy, "added the Grammy winner in 2004 thanks to the song" Beautiful "is.
However, Jordan Bratman's wife was not ready for this if they have to take off her clothes, sexy.
"A sense of motherhood is affecting my creativity. However, if because I am a mother, then should not wear sexy clothes, I do not think so. However, it is important to keep the 'ego' of our own despite having become a mother, "the singer said the song" Genie in a Bottle "is confirmed. (STARPULSE.COM / DOE).


Source: Koran Kompas, Monday, January 11, 2010

Origin Dance Jaipong West Java

Jaipongan is the art of dance that was born from the creativity of an artist from Bandung, gugum Gumbira. He inspired the folk art one of them is making Tap Tilu really know and recognize patterns perbendaharan dance tradition that is at or Kliningan Tilu Bajidoran or Tap. So that he can develop a dance or art that is now known by the name Jaipongan.

Jaipongan work first began to be known by the public is dance "Leaf Bojong Keser plus" and "Rendeng Bojong" both of which type of dance and dance partner's daughter (sons and daughters). Initial appearance of the original dance movement is considered as the erotic and vulgar, but the longer this dance more popular and began to increase the frequency of good performance in the medium of television, celebration, and celebrations held by the government or by private parties.

From this starting Jaipong dance was born a few dancers that are reliable Jaipongan like Tati Saleh, Yeti Mamat, Eli Somali, and Pepen Dedi Kirniadi. The presence of dance Jaipongan contributed considerable to the art of dance lovers for more active types of folk dances explore previously lacking in attention. With the emergence of this Jaipongan dance that many are making dance courses Jaipongan, and frequently used by businessmen to enticing guests.

In Subang Jaipongan style "Kaleran" has a characteristic that is fun, erotic, humorous, spirit, spontaneity, and simplicity. This pattern was reflected in the presentation of dance on the show, there is a given pattern (Pattern Ibing) as in art Jaipongan in Bandung, as well as others who do not dance dipola (Ibing Saka), for example in art Jaipongan Subang and Karawang. This term can we meet the Jaipongan kaleran style, especially in the Subang area.

Dance Jaipongan today could be called as one of the West Javanese dance, look at the important events coming of guests from foreign countries who came to West Java, was always greeted with a performance at Jaipongan dance. Dance Jaipongan influence on many other art-art in West Java, both on the art of wayang performances, gamelan, and other genjring even have been combined with modern Dangdut by Mr. Nur and Leni to become art Pong-Dut.

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Saung Angklung Udjo

Saung Angklung Udjo
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Angklung Orchestra: One of the show at Saung Angklung Udjo

Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is a place of cultural workshop, which is the venue, the center of the bamboo crafts, and workshops of the bamboo musical instruments. In addition, SAU has a purpose as educational labs and learning centers to preserve Sundanese culture and especially angklung.

Founded in 1966 by Udjo Ngalagena Sumiati Uum and his wife, with a view to preserve and maintain traditional arts and culture Sundanese. Located on Jl. Padasuka 118 East Bandung West Java Indonesia.

In an atmosphere where the fresh air and surrounded by bamboo trees are beautiful, the bamboo handicrafts and bamboo interior until the bamboo musical instruments.

In addition to regular performances every evening, Saung Angklung Udjo has repeatedly held special performances done in the morning or afternoon. Not limited to the play held at Saung Angklung Udjo location, but the invitation to appear in various places both inside and outside the country, in August 2000 at Sasana Budaya Ganesha ITB, Bandung, Saung Angklung Udjo concert collaborations with singer little nicknamed Shirley Temple - was Indonesia, which is Sherina.

Saung Angklung Udjo not limited to selling only art performances only, various products of traditional bamboo musical instruments (angklung, arumba, calung and others) made and sold to the buyer.

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Modern Symbol of Consumer Culture and The Instant

Globalization is characterized by the expansion and market integration among developed countries, countries are developing, and between the two. Center of world culture in the industrialized countries are producing better goods, services, and the symbols of modernity are then consumed globally by the entire population of the world through the commoditization of cultural packaging.

Market expansion will not succeed if there is no change in the values of the global consumer culture pillars "consumer culture". This phenomenon is intended that industrial products can be quickly sold and consumed en masse, both in the developed countries and in countries is growing.

For example, the development of goods from abroad in Indonesia is increasingly widespread, compounded by a number of shopping centers international level, it is certain to trigger consumer level of the higher consumers. Lifestyle with a western orientation freedom of motion after the previous order, namely the Old Order, the fallen. Young children begin to use the goods from the start clothing, accessories, and shoes with the famous brand that is generally very high price.

Can be observed on one side of the concrete globalization has created an abundance of material, while on the other side of consumer culture creates global threatening human civilization. Culture of consumerism packaged in an international lifestyle and is a symbol of modernity and instant.

When noted, is now rampant luxury lifestyle among adolescents. Today, many teenagers who have entered the arena "The Exhibit of Luxury" alias-paced lifestyle of luxury and consumer. Therefore, each individual must be able to apply the "behavior change" so we do not fall to the nature of the consumer that can bind us forever.

Ani Nurdwiyanti is swaberita contributors and can be reached at ani.nurdwiyanti @ swaberita.com

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