I believe the governments that have policy related road maintenance know this. But the question is, why not run? Is it because the cost of making sewers pave more expensive than maintenance road? Or maybe the part goverment which deals with the manufacture and filling gutters is different. I do not know ... Oleh: Mochamad Yusuf* Waktu ke Jakarta minggu kemarin, saya lewat sebuah jalan dekat gereja Katedral di Jakarta. Lokasinya depan stasiun Gambir. Saya tidak ingat nama jalannya. Yang jelas jalan itu satu jalur. Jadi seharusnya tidak jauh dari istana Presiden. Mungkin hanya beberapa kilometer. Jalannya rusak parah. Lubang-lubang banyak ditemukan di jalan tersebut. Mobil rendah seperti sedan harus ekstra hati-hati. Dan harus zig-zag menghindari lubang. Saya beruntung menaiki mobil besar, bis kota Damri, sehingga tidak terlalu parah merasakan rusaknya jalan tersebut. Saat saya tanyakan pada sopir, jalan itu rusak barusan saja. Yakni saat musim hujan dimulai. Sebelumnya tentu mulus. Saa...

Why he shout? Is he losing patience? Or this angry intended heard other else as lessons? Is not son close? Regular voice alone already sounded, no need to shout. By: Mochamad Yusuf * On once Saturday I went to Zidan's school. Saturday was the school holidays. But since there are school activities, I have to deliver Zidan. School bus is off. Once at school, I saw many parents who bring their children. The school was so hectic. There is a play, sit back, and there are eat at the stall of school. Suddenly my attention was broken by a loud noise. My view point to parents who scolded his son. Apparently the kids 'strike' for some reason. I'm surprised, quite far but it sounded angry parents. Means that the parents yelling. But why is he yelling? Are the parents lose patience? Or so angry parents could hear other children as a lesson? Is not son close? Normal voice alone is heard. No need to shout. Yes, why? But if we see people who are dating, they were even whispers. We...

"Look Mom, how happy husband and wife who ride the bike. Although they also rained on, but they can be quickly at home. Not like us who have tired of walking to get to the house." By: Mochamad Yusuf * One time a friend, let's just Budi, a visit to my office. He intends to create a website company. Because my company does have services like that, I have come to my office. After the business talk and even had time to look our workshops, we started chatting, chatting the other. We start telling the past. When our school first. Then he asked about some friends. I would tell him the news some friends that I know. When I mentioned the news of a friend, let's say Agus, he was stunned. Then he commented, "It's fantastic life of Agus. Now he has been successful with their own business. It must be nice to have when they have not set by the company." He began complaining to his present condition. Complaint as he wished to Agus. Miraculously, when I backed home, Agu...

In life we are often like a monkey. Because of greed, we do not want to release a life problems. We brought the problems everywhere. Not wanting to search for the right solution. By: Mochamad Yusuf * One time Zelda, my 3 years old daughter, asked me to bring candy. He was struggling with the candy had been taken in the right and left hand. Each hand has been there approximately every 2-3 candy. And she wants to take back other sweets on the table. She asked me who brought them. Knowing this I told her, "Zel, why do you not take the candies in your hand to the pocket? So, you can take others candies on the table? If you need, you can put all of candies into your pocket," I suggest solutions. "I do not want. I want to have a lot of candy," she replied. "Ehm,.. is it in the pocket still your candies? By put into a pocket, you will not be overwhelmed again. Your hands can grab the other, there was chocolate cake," I explained. Slowly she begans to understand, ...

Though Nokia announced its new market entry end of this quarter, but a friend has reported seeing at the Roxy. Although I doubt the truth, this phone may be worth waiting for. Why? Because QWERTY, WiFi, price 1.1 million and Nokia brand! By: Mochamad Yusuf * If you are currently uncertain determine QWERTY mobile phones, WiFi and a decent cheap buy, maybe you can wait this Nokia C3. Beside rich advanced features, Nokia's brand could be a consideration. But is it worth waiting for? When a few days ago I wrote about cheap QWERTY WiFi Mobile Phone , a friend who gave comments to wait for Nokia C3. I actually know in advance of the mailing list. And I checked it is correct. Just going out around the end of quarter 2 (Q2). But the friend was informed that the phone is already visible in Roxy. Roxy is the largest mobile phone sales in Jakarta or Indonesia. Although I doubt the veracity of this, this phone deserves scrutiny. In addition to the QWERTY keypad a certain model, already equippe...

Complaining is the ordinary thing in life. Complaining is often because not easy to be grateful for. Also because of lack of initiative resolve a problem. But what if you must listen someone's complain? By: Mochamad Yusuf * There is nothing in this world fit for a human. If during the hot weather, people complain. If the rain, also complained. If healthy, complained. When it hurts, indeed complain. No boyfriend complains, have a boyfriend still complains. And others. Complaining is common in everyday life. Complaining is often because not easy to be grateful for. Also because of lack of initiative to solve a problem. It's all because of the positive energy is not out or even arrested. People like this clogging their positive energy with negative energy, such as laziness, boredom or reluctance. As social beings, you may never complained by someone with a stack of complaints. Maybe you have heard from the spouse, children, siblings or our parents. May also co-workers, subordinate...

Want a touch screen phone like the Iphone, but your money is limited? Try read this article. Some of them do not fail with the Iphone. However, all priced under 2 million. So what are you waiting for? By: Mochamad Yusuf * Actually since a long time the existence of mobile phone's touch screen. Several manufacturers such as Sony Ericsson, HTC and others have launched out these mobile phones. But since the launch of the Apple's Iphone, mobile phone's touch screen to find its form. With Iphone, people become so happy with the touch screen models. Have felt more relieved, more stylish, more cool and modern. As long as I have touch screen mobile phone, there are some advantages that I can get. Some advantages of this type of phone that I like are: 1. Viewing movie better. Touch screens typically have a wider screen. Average width of up 2.7 inch screen. With wide screen, the movie feels more solid than most mobile phone. 2. Browsingan more steady. Same with watching a movie, wi...

With technology, nowadays it's easily created and shared photos to others. But there are other impacts that occurred: the problem of copyright and privacy. How do we react? Listen the 'IT Doctor' on PAS FM this later afternoon! By: Mochamad Yusuf * How not easy if we want to take picture an event and sharing to friend/relatives in far away last day. First we must possess camera. Then fill with film. We spend once until end. After this brought to studio photographs. Afterwards newly washed. We select right photos to print. Afterwards we send via postal to friend or relatives distant. It's not easy, is it? Now we must not have camera to take picture. Present average mobile phone already have camera. Even several mobile phone has qualities as good as camera. After taken of and perceived satisfied, could sent via email. Or uploads to websites photos sharing or into social media. Practical. But there are some other implications, eg your photos to be seen so many people. Or e...

One feature mobile phone that almost replaces product that same function is radio. Unfortunately most have plugged the headset as an antenna. Below 5 cheap mobile phone that has built-in antenna radio that I recommend! By: Mochamad Yusuf * At sometime you may be having an event like this. You can't do anything, but could not anything. You have to wait. What should you do is to keep busy. This event often happens when waiting at the doctor's room, bank or airport. You could to read or invite chat with friends next door. But of course sometimes you do not bring books or reading material. Even you are not interested to read. To talk to friends who have known one is not an easy thing. There is reluctance or even fear of talking to them. The easiest solution, you take the mobile phone and enjoy a favorite song chant. But unfortunately not all mobile phone's have this feature. If there is no affordable price. If affordable, the sound quality is not good. Another problem is the li...

Of course, this is a remarkable achievement for my first book. Especially for a fast time of publication and laying the book on the shelf 'new book'. Because my obsession was just to publish a book. By: Mochamad Yusuf* There is a strong desire to write a book. Not just a desire or goal but was like an obsession. A dream that always haunt my sleep. At the end of last year, 2008, I was guessing to write again my obsession as a resolution at the beginning of the year 2009. Though I knew the outcome of the resolution. That is a big zero, I'll just go back to write a resolution at the end of that year. I therefore consider, whether to include a resolution or not. If I put a resolution, but knew not to run, not in vain. Finally, I still enter. The goal is an obsession, a strong desire to be realized. And who knows if there is a strong will, there may be also a way to realize. That is true. In December, my old friends visited to my home. He was my high school friend. Actually not ...

Every year I always put the target to write a book. But for 3 years, it's just a big zero result! Not a single sheet that I had made. Apparently a lot of obstacles. And I realized, if this is a dream (I say obsession) could happen if I insisted it happen. By: Mochamad Yusuf* I was not in touch with them now. But I continue to follow their journey. Lucky last Ramadhan, month of fasting, I met with mr Sukemi. While others, I am still in contact with via email especially miss Sirikit. After college, I was more increased achievement. At that time I started writing in an opinion column. It is located usually in the middle. My opinions have appeared in Surabaya Post and Jawa Pos. Coupled with my writing and academic experts. Cool! Wow, so proud! In high school I was proud, because not many students who do that. When college more proud. Because not only the students who rarely do, lecturers were also not much to do! In high school, I picked up a few times the award for writing competition...

Don't worry about this article same with my book's foreword. This is exclusive to you! Hehehe. This article will reveal the background and the reason I wrote this book. Maybe a bit narcissistic, hehehe. By: Mochamad Yusuf* Why would I want to write a book? Want to be famous? Want to earn a lot money? Want to religious charities? Want to keep in mind though it was hundreds of years? Want to have a fan? Want to be invited to chat with Andy F Noya in 'Kick Andy' show? Confidence can make Facebook fan-page with status of 'writer'? Want my autograph will be hunted? No! All is not right. Er yes ... but it's not my primary intention. My main goal is not it all. If it will be achieved, I think it was just another effect only (hopefully achieve this other effects, hehehe). My great intentions to write a book is to improve my achievements. Must be more! Even must be great! Should be more remarkable achievements again! More Higher than what I've achieved! As Zelda,...

If you notice there is no incentive / support from the government. Walking alone and succeed! Unbelievable. Salute! Creative achievements are difficult to copy. I hope this achievement is contagious to others. By: Mochamad Yusuf * Back to 'legend', a program in Metro TV, when studied in secondary school, I had a list of favorite songs. Even I arrange from the top I like. Apparently most of the songs are western songs. I collated these 5 all-time favorite songs that I remember now (my note already missed): 1. Forever Young - Alphaville. This song appears as the 1st grade junior high school. Moments to enjoy school and happy life. So much, it wants to remain at that time. So, wants to stay young and forever. Hehehe. 2. I Love You - Sofie This song appears on radio frequently during the night. Perhaps because many ask (request). It was like to sing in front of my girl friend. Unfortunately I did not have her. Hehehe. 3. Heaven - Bryan Adams The most I remember when I heard this...

Great! While many social political profanity, sagging achievement (sports) and embarrassing (corruption), the national song get 'victory' in own country of Indonesia as rain in the drought. It was soothing. By: Mochamad Yusuf * Last Saturday night I was accidentally watching the show "Legend" on Metro TV. The event is hosted Helmy Yahya is currently discussing the maestro David Foster. He has created many song hits. He also helped top singers from various genres of music. Because of this work he won many awards (and money! Hehehe). On the sidelines of the discussion was playing some of his works. Such as "Goodbye" by Air Supply, Whitney Houston for the soundtrack of "Bodyguard", Earth Wind & Fire, Madonna, Olivia Newton John. Probably a lot more. But I see now in the middle of the show. Listening to these songs, I like thrown into junior high, high school and even college. School moments. We have to stay up late to study. Their songs who accomp...

Is the nation of Indonesia is a nation full of tolerance (tepo seliro)? It is the interests of others. But if we look at the situation look on the road, perhaps we hesitated. By: Mochamad Yusuf * Yesterday morning when going for work, there's congestion on a road. My wife and I wonder, in fact this road rarely jump traffic. It is a narrow road. Only 2 cars fit was passed. But the density of vehicles coming and going not so much. With difficulty, I drive this congestion. After a few minutes and put a lot of wasted effort, I finally met also with the traffic node. Apparently there are 2 car park almost opposite. On the left the right road. Because of space left only one lane, so that passing vehicles should turn. I look around searching about where the second driver of this car. A car parked in front of a house. Maybe he's the owner or guest house. One car was parked in front of a shop. I guess the driver must eat there. I shook my head. Anyone who last parking, vehicles should b...

This disease is basically caused by lifestyle rather than a virus or bacteria. Modern lifestyle that looks cool, but actually wrong. The opportunity of Indonesian to get this disease is 1:10. For urban public higher likelihood. Creepy huh? In the United States could risk even to 1:5. By: Mochamad Yusuf * This disease is basically caused by lifestyle rather than a virus or bacteria. Modern lifestyle that looks cool, but actually wrong. What's that? Like smoking. I remember Adam could spend 2 packs per day. "I can not think," he replied when I asked why not quit smoking. Then drink, I think if this is rarely done by the people of Indonesia. Continue like coffee. It was Adam also likes to drink coffee. Cigarettes and coffee are ready-made friends. Also like to eat foods that contain lots of fat and salt. Often stress, is another cause. Yes Adam must have experienced it, because he was a salesman who pursued the target. Last not exercise. Yes, indeed Adam said Eva rarely exer...

A friend died. I hesitated. He still had a young toddler. Previously there was no sign of illness. Suddenly collapsed, near-death then death. All this because of high blood pressure. By: Mochamad Yusuf* His name is Adam Susantyo (I disguise it, like it with Inul's husband name?). Adam, we call this, I knew in college. He was an activist. Many of the ideals that want to build with the idealism of young spirit. If you hear his talk, we will be stunned. If not careful, we could even become loyal supporters. He.. he.. I am happy to see him. Always something new to talk about. Once married to Eva Maria (I disguise too, so remember the case of Yahya Zaini, member of Parliament, huh?), He was already not as same idealism before. But the spirit of change is still burning. A brilliant career. There are a new car, Taruna, that accompany to look for earnings as a sales manager. A month ago, I could hear her pain. I did have rarely seen him, especially since I got married. After I work, from m...

Hurt. Who never experienced it? Hurt attacks every moment. Young and old, men and women, rich and poor, domiciled or not, any religion must be experienced. Anyone. By: Mochamad Yusuf * Hurt intended heart mentally. Not physically liver. Be that affect feelings. Which makes the human heart rate and decide something. Which affect the heart of human mood to act. Every time the heart will be attacked by a variety of events, the temptations and desires that make us feel uncomfortable. Sometimes jealousy, resentment and even jealousy sometimes. A sad time, despair and even suicidal course. To cure this pain is relatively more difficult than the physical pain eg headaches. Caused jealous because neighbors have a new TV, is more difficult to treat. Then how? I have made some recipes to treat hurt. Maybe not efective for some person. However, powerful enough for others. Because the heart is not able to be seen, felt and detected. Not so easily diagnosed. This recipe has I wrote in some stories....

There's always choices in life. There's always the scenarios we have do it. Weighing the options and the future unclear, often we are in pessimist and indecision. By: Mochamad Yusuf * In a forest there are 2 eggs in a nest. The nest in a tree branch. They are ready to be a chicken. The first egg said, "I want to birth, and grow strong. I want to be useful for others with my voice. I'm going to crow loudly they wake up in the morning so they back to their activity." And then the chicken eggs that hatch into a strong rooster. The second egg murmured, "I'm afraid. When I was born, I was afraid to eat a snake. If there's no my mother, I had to find food themselves. Then I'm cold and rain, not warm as in this egg. No. I'm better and secure covered in this egg. " And this chicken egg waiting in solitude. But one day the wind blew hard enough. Strong winds pushed a second egg fell from the tree. And egg becomes broken and dead. ~~~ Indeed, there...

Now I even doubt if you are telling the truth about the fruit's Zelda. Did you eat fruit Zelda to always remain happy. Because I have already explored, no one knows the magical fruit. By: Mochamad Yusuf * Once upon in time in a country staying young orphan. His parents died together in a riot that occurred in that country. Since then he felt God was not fair to him. He had no parents, must support a sick uncle. And parents do not bequeath anything to him. He himself has a disease that does not go away. Therefore he became sullen, peevish and irritable. Little by little he swore and said harshly. So that over time, not many people are friends with him. So he grew angry with God that is not fair. Instead he has a neighbor who has a different attitude. This neighbor, an old man who has several children who succeed in their respective fields. This jolly old man, like a smile, like greeting that has many friends. One day the young man's visit to the old house. The youth said, "...