Floods in Jakarta, enjoy it :)

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Photo credited to detikNews

Major floods hit Jakarta on Thursday, January 17, 2013. But it seems not everyone becomes stressed by it. Some people even try to enjoy this condition.

Daniel from New Zealand, is one of them. He claimed to be punk rock group guitarist Citizen Useless, that was performing at some places in Jakarta. Daniel lived in the Pluit apartment and were heading to his friend's house in Rasuna apartment. With a black shirt, brown shorts, and black converse shoes, he tried surfing. At first he tried to surf himself but failed. Finally he hired a rider to pull him and Daniel had enjoy 'surfing'.

Large earthquake hits off Sumatra

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.5 shook the west coast of Sumatra Island on Wednesday, April 11th, 2011 at 15:38 West Indonesia Time. The quake had a depth of 29 kilometres. The epicenter was about 431 kilometres southwest of Banda Aceh, the capital of province of Aceh, Sumatra island. The quake shook Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, Bengkulu, Lampung, West Sumatra and North Sumatra.

In Banda Aceh, the quake terrified residents rushed out of their homes, and go to higher ground. The electricity and telephone line are also interrupted by the earthquake.

Djohar Arifin Husein, New PSSI Chairman

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Prof. Djohar Arifin Husein was elected as Chairman of PSSI for 2011-2015, Saturday July 9, 2011. In PSSI Extraordinary Congress at The Sunan Hotel, Solo, in the second round of elections, Djohar got 61 votes, while his rival Agusman Effendi only got 38 votes. One vote declared invalid. In the first round, Djohar won with 53 votes, while Agusman got 39 votes. Japto S. Soerjosoemarno who received 4 votes, withdrew from second round.

Djohar got support from Group of 78 who previously insisted nominate George Toisutta who rejected by FIFA.

Chris John Successfully Defended His Title

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WBA featherweight super champion, Chris "The Dragon" John successfully defended his title after defeating the challenger - also from Indonesia, Daud "Cino" Yordan, Sunday (17/4). 3 judges gave scores 112-116, 112-116 and 111-117, all for Chris John's victory.

More experienced, Chris John gave more serious blows to his opponent. His blow variations are difficult to anticipate by Daud Yordan. Instead, Daud Yordan was too easily provoked that his punches are less effective.

Chris John Vs Daud Yordan

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WBA Featherweight Super Champion Chris "The Dragon" John will fight with Daud "Cino" Yordan (rank 6th) in Arena PRJ (Pekan Raya Jakarta), Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Sunday (17/4). In a duel titled "The Moment of Truth", both boxers will fight to compete for WBA featherweight champion belts.

Chris John said he would beat down the challenger Daud Yordan in 5th round, while Daud Yordan wants to beat Chris John before the 12th round.

2 Bombs In Jakarta

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A package addressed to the leaders of the Jaringan Islam Liberal (Liberal Islam Network), Ulil Abshar Abdalla arrive at radio news KBR 68 H which is also the office of the Liberal Islam Network. The package that contains a book under the title 'Mereka Harus Dibunuh karena Dosa-dosa Mereka terhadap Islam dan Kaum Muslimin' (They must murdered for their sins against Islam and Muslims) was received at 10:00 am.

Around 13:30, the package received by Saidiman, a spokesman for the Community of Utan Kayu. When officers checked it with metal detectors, its suddenly showing that there is metal inside. The police arrive at about 14:00 pm. Gegana team also contacted. After two hours, and the Gegana team still has not arrived, Police Commissioner Dodi Rahmawan finally took the initiative to open the package after flushing it with water. But at around 16.05 pm, the package exploded, and he lost his left hand. 3 others injured.

'Crop Circle' In Sleman

Residents of Sleman, Yogyakarta, was shocked by the signs that appear mysteriously in the rice field after the winds. The large circle appears in the middle of rice field in the area of Mount Suru, Jogotirto, Berbah. There are mysterious symbol at center of the giant circle, which is formed by the rice that fell after the high winds. Some locals believe the giant ring-shaped marks as aircraft landing of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO). This incident is believed to be the first time that happened in Indonesia, although it's also happening in various locations in the world.

Compared to events those occurred in other places, crop circle that occurred in Sleman relatively much smaller, its diameter only about 70 meters. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of locals.

Song - Nurdin Turun Donk

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Demands of national football lovers for Nurdin Halid, PSSI (Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indoensia = Indonesian Football Association) chairman to resign continues. Nurdin Halid had led the PSSI for two periods, even though he was ended up in prison for corruption twice. During his leadership, Indonesia did not gain any achievement. He even still intend to become chairman for the next period.

National football chaos even to create a rival league, the Indonesian Premier League, initiated by Arifin Panigoro. Some Indonesian super league teams even switch to the league, such as Persibo, Persebaya and Persema. Beside the strong feel of referee collusion and other fraud, aother reason is the teams that competed in the Indonesian Super League often have financial problems.

The way the fans to demand that Nurdin to resign become more creative. Now the pressure on Nurdin Halid to resign also echoed through the song. The song that were created by JJ Nahan contains allusions to Nurdin Halid who do not want to resign. Sung by a girl named Stefany, the song was uploaded on youtube and got good responses.

WBA Super World featherweight title - Chris John UD 12 Fernando David Saucedo

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WBA featherweight champion from Indonesia, Chris John, extending his title after being declared unanimous decision victory over the 15th rank from Argentina, Fernando Saucedo, the 12-round bout at the Closed Tennis Stadium Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Sunday, December 5th. Three judges gave points 119-109, 119-109, and 120-108 for Chris john's victory.

With this victory Chris John match record up to 44 wins (22 by knockout), two draws, and never lost.

In a match that was witnessed by about 1,000 spectators, Chris John was aggressive and somewhat emotional. This is due to his opponent continues to keep a distance and stick with a tight double cover. This makes difficult for Chris John to cast an effective blow at a distance. Many Chris John's blow didn't hit the target because his opponent has moved backwards.

Sheikh Puji sentenced to 4 Years Prison

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After repeated trials which took a long time, defendant breach the Child Protection Act, Pujiono Cahyo Widianto (or known as Sheikh Puji) was sentenced to four years in prison and a fine of 60 million rupiah subsidiary of four months in prison, by the Ungaran District Court judge, Semarang regency, Central Java, on Wednesday (November 24, 2010).

Sheikh Puji sentencing hearing lasted nearly 6 hours, starting at 09.30 am until 15:30 pm, with a tight guard of police officers. In the trial, Sheikh Puji accompanied by his lawyer, OC Kaligis. The judges said Sheikh Puji has been proven to have violated Article 81 of Law No.23 Year 2002 on Child Protection, intentionally commit violence or threats of violence, forcing children to perform sexual intercourse with him or anyone else. Sheikh Puji is also presumed to wedge right of the child for having married Lutviana Ulfa, which on August 8, 2008 was only 12 years old.