Yahoo! Geocities is closing.

Yahoo! Geocities is closing…?! Yes it is.

Bloggers, last Friday July 10, 2009 I got an email from Yahoo! GeoCities. This email contains an important notice regarding with their service. They informed us that Yahoo! GeoCities, their fee web site building service and community, is closing on October 26, 2009. On October 26, 2009 our GeoCities site will no longer appear on the web, and we will no longer be able to access our GeoCities account and files.

What if we have GeoCities accounts? What we need to do? If we would like to move our web site, or save the images and other files, we need to do the following two options:

- Move our web site to Yahoo! Web Hosting for $4.99 a month for full one year.
- Download our files to our own computer, so that we can re-create our site with any web hosting provider whenever we want.

So, download them now, or move to Yahoo! Web hosting as soon as possible so that our files won’t be lost. Whether we choose the first option or the second option, Yahoo! GeoCities provides guidance on how to do.

Dear Bloggers, the question then is: What makes they decide to close Yahoo! GeoCities? Do you have the answer? And, will someday Google to close their Blogspot as well, then suggesting us to move our Blogs to their web hosting? I hope that it will never happen. I hope.

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Audi A5 Vs Michael Jackson’s “Vampire” Limo

Still about Michael Jackson, or Jacko, this time I want to write about his custom Bentley “Vampire” limousine. When he was modifying his limo by adding it with ornate gold statues, dark wood trim and velvet curtains, he might be thinking that his limo will become the most beautiful limo. But, what people said about this limo? A review writer wrote: “Apparently, Michael Jackson went through a vampire period, because the limo looks like a modern interpretation of Count Dracula’s Carriage”. What does it means? May be the review writer wanting to say that the Jacko’s limo is “disagreeable”.

Bloggers, before deciding to buy a car hearing of people’s comments, especially those who already possesses is useful. Since they are independent, their voices or comments are valid to be considered. This is an example of an independent comment on Chevrolet Camaro:

By dmout | Posted: Jun 25th 2009, 07:45:42 PM

"I have received my 2010 Camaro SS. I am very pleased with the 400 HP Auto.version. Great fuel economy on highway @25.2 MPG @ 73 MPH. The first two Quarter Mile times @ Houston Raceway 13.84 @ 104 & 13.88 @ 103. It gets plenty of attention when it is anywhere. Get yours soon."

Not just from independent people, hearing of car maker’s voice is so far so good in order that we can have more complete information as a consideration. Take a look at a report about Audi A5 regarding with this type of comment below:

"Walter d’Silva, Audi's head designer, once called his A5 Coupe the most beautiful car he’d ever drawn. How to top it? Surgically, precisely remove the roof and transform the two-door coupe into the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet."

Differs from “disagreeable” comment on Jacko’s limo above, both latest comments are type of positive comments. But, not just positive, negative comments need to be considered as well before deciding to buy a car. And it’s grateful since in this advance internet era we can easily search for reliable sources where we can find product testimonies, reviews, latest news, photo gallery, specifications, etc. Whether you desire to buy Audi A5, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevy Impala, even Toyota Pickup, etc, you better check a reliable source first.

Someday, when you already possess Audi A5, hope that no one will call it “Vampire”. I my self call it “Angel” as it is eyeful. What do you think about it?

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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). Who is he?

Based on quick count result held by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI), the “New President of Indonesia” had been elected Wednesday, July 8th 2009. He is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). He was reelected as Indonesia president since he succeeded to achieve more than 60% of votes. Who is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY)? Below is his profile published in Facebook.

Dr. H. SUSILO BAMBANG YUDHOYONO

Born: Pacitan, East Java September 9th, 1949
Address: Jl. Alternatif Cibubur Puri Cikeas Indah No. 2 Desa Nagrag Kec. Gunung Putri Bogor - 16967
Religion: Islam
Marrital status: Married
Wife: Kristiani Herawati
Children: 1. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono. 2. Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono

Education:

1. 1973 : Akademi Angkatan Bersenjata RI (Akbar)
2. 1976 : American Language Course, Lackland, Texas - AS
3. 1976 : Airbone and Ranger Course, Fort Benning - AS
4. 1982 - 1983 : Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Fort Benning - AS
5. 1983 : On the job training di 82-nd Airbone Division, Fort Bragg - AS
6. 1983 : Jungle Warfare School, Panama
7. 1984 : Antitank Weapon Course di Belgia dan Jerman
8. 1985 : Kursus Komando Batalyon
9. 1988 - 1989 : Sekolah Komando Angkatan Darat
10. Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenwort, Kansas - AS
11. Master of Art (MA) dari Management Webster University, Missouri
12. 2004 : Doctorate (Dr) Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia

Occupation:

1. 2004 - present : Presiden Republik Indonesia
2. 10 Agustus 2001 - 12 Maret 2004 : Menkopolkam, Kabinet Gotong Royong
3. 26 Oktober 2000 - 01 Juni 2001 : Menkopolsoskam, Kabinet Persatuan Nasional
4. 20 Oktober 1999 - 26 Agustus 2000 : Mentamben, Kabinet Abdurrahman Wahid
5. 16 Februari 1998 - November 1998 : Kepala Staff Sosial Politik (Kasospol) ABRI
6. 23 Agustus 1996 - 26 Agustus 1997 : Panglima Kodam II Sriwijaya
7. Maret 1996 - Agustus 1996 : Kepala Staff Kodam Jaya
8. November 1995 - November 1996 : Kepala Pengamat Militer PBB di Bosnia dari UNPF (United Nation Peace Force)
9. 1994 - 1995 : Komandan Korem Pamungkas 072 Yogyakarta
10. 1994 : Assisten Operasi Kodam Jaya
11. 1993 : Komandan Brigade Infantry 17, Kujang I Kostrad
12. 10 Agustus 2001 - 12 Maret 2004 : Menko Polkam

Rewards:

1. 1973 : Lencana Adi Mahakarya dari Presiden Republik Indonesia sebagai Lulusan Terbaik Akabri
2. 1983 : Honorour Graduated IOAC, USA
3. 2003 : Tokoh Berbahasa Lisan Terbaik.

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Ticket to The Jacko Sepulture, and The Beatles "Ticket to Ride"

Bloggers, I don’t know why, since The King of Pop Michael Jackson passed away last month, I really want to post anything about him. About his songs, his love for children, etc. And, this time I’m interested to write about tickets to his sepulture which its availability was so limited so that only lucky guys could get it since these tickets were distributed in a draw.

When I heard about the draw of the ticket, I then remember the lyrics of The Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride”. By changing the word “girl” with “guy”, a part of the lyrics become like this:

I think I’m gonna be sad,
I think it's today, yeah.
The “guy” that's driving me mad is going away.

Bloggers, I’m gonna be sad because I’m not so sure I will get the free ticket. It is quite different compared with buying Yankees stadium Tickets, or buying Fenway Park Tickets to attend Paul McCartney Show at the stadium next August 5^th - 6^th, or buying Wrigley Field Tickets to see Elton John & Billy Joel Show this July 16^th, 21st. Buying cheap tickets online here is easy, secure. We can also buy tickets via telephone for every event.

Bloggers, getting lost of exclusive events because of ticket unavailability can make us sad whether it is a concert, circus, musical, football, basketball, tennis tournament, etc. In this internet era, we can get ticket that suit with our budget easily. Find it out on the net. Never miss a thing.

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Welcome My “New President” Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Bloggers, more than one hundred millions Indonesian citizens, including me, gave our votes yesterday, Wednesday, July 8th 2009. We gave our votes to select new president and vice president for the period of 2009 – 2014. There were three couples of candidates. Candidates 1: Megawati Sukarno Putri – Prabowo Subiyanto. Candidates 2: Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono – Budiono. Candidates 3: Jusuf Kalla – Wiranto.

Based on the results of the quick count conducted by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI), Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate, former central bank governor Boediono lead the polls, securing more than 60 percent of the votes and easily defeating his contenders, former President Megawati Soekarnoputri with 26 percent votes and Vice President Jusuf Kalla with 12 percent votes.

According to The Jakarta Post, local English newspaper, preliminary counts show that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) won the most votes at polling stations at Indonesian embassies in London, Hamburg, Stockholm, The Hague, Brussels, Madrid, Prague, Moscow and Rome. In London, 89 out of a total 116 votes (or 77 percent) went to the pair. In The Hague the couple also won the majority with 567 votes.

Bloggers, if the official count from the General Elections Commission (KPU) next month is the same with the quick count result, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) will lead Indonesia again for the next five years. I hope that under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's (SBY) leadership Indonesia will become a developed democratic country. Welcome my “New President”. God Bless you. God bless Indonesia.

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Coffee Maker “Gone Too Soon”

Coffee maker had gone too soon from my kitchen and dining sets, hanging on to coattail The King of Pop Michael Jackson who has gone too soon too. My wife threw our coffee maker away since doctor restricted me not to drink coffee anymore last week, whereas this coffee maker had accompanied me in our dining room for several years. Beatific you are who may enjoy coffee without afraid of getting sick.

Beside coffee, doctor suggested me not to drink too much sugar as well. For this reason, I need to eat more sweet fruits since then. Fortunately, there has been a blender in my kitchen sets so that I have choices to enjoy fruits. We bought this blender and other kitchenware like Toaster Oven, Wine Glasses, Kitchen Knives, Pots and Pans, etc, when we got married several years ago. We bought it online, an ease of buying kitchenware available on this internet era. So far, all of these are still in good condition since my wife always maintains it well.

Dear Bloggers, the King of Pop Michael Jackson has gone too soon, like the title of one of his song “Gone Too Soon”. His demise last month has made us feeling sad. But, my doctor’s restriction, that I should not drink coffee anymore, had made me feeling blue, as my coffee maker has gone too soon too.

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The Secret of Making Money from Paid Reviews

Bloggers, I had an interesting experience regarding with Blogging, especially in case of how to make a good article or a good writing so that finally I can make money from my writings or articles. This is my experience.

Before I learned on how to make a good article, for years I had tried to submit my articles to several local newspaper publishers. I did these in order that I can make money from my writing despite expressing my thoughts. But, all failed, although I already learned basics journalism.

Bloggers, everything then changed when someone showed me a book that describes about the way to make good copy writing (What’s the title, and who is the writer? I’ll show you on my next post). As we all know, our writing means nothing if there’s no one would like to read. That’s why, after reading the book that I borrowed from my friend, I then tried to make a better copy writings or articles in compliance with guidance described on the book. And, as a result, my article that I submitted to a local newspaper publisher was published, and I earned money.

Furthermore, most of my Blogs then succeed attracting more readers, more traffic. As the result, I earned more paid review orders from advertisers. That means I can make more money from Blogging. How to make good copy writing? I’ll show you at this Blog, someday. Please wait.

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Baby Strollers and The Jacko’s “Neverland”

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop shocked the world with his demise last month. I really love most of his songs. In addition to his great songs, what makes me think a lot of Michael Jackson is his profound interest for little children, not aside from his own children. Apart from issues around his children, I respect him as he is a good parent. That’s why, when he passed away last month, we didn’t only missed a King of Pop, but, according me, we really also missed an example, a model of a parent, a human being who honestly loves children. The existence of his Neverland proves this.

The question then is: “What will we do now to show Michael Jackson that we love him too? Crying for his demise? Playing his music? Coming to his sepulture?” It’s OK! That’s good. But, according me, there’s one thing that we don’t have to forget, that is showing our care, love for children, especially for our children. I’m sure, Jacko will be happy when he sees parents take their baby on a baby stroller, or on a baby walker walking along a playground; a mother with a sounding sleep baby in her baby carrier do shopping in a mall; parents with their children dressed in infant and toddler clothing on their car seats go on traveling. Parents who love their children.

Michael Jackson had gone, and we will never see Michael Jackson with his children on his baby stroller or his booster seats again, but his name will always be reminded, since he gave the world many things, at least three great things: His songs, his Neverland, and his love for children.

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Page Rank Drop. Need Help...!!

Bloggers, I was shocked this day finding the fact that my Blog's Google Page Rank was dropped slightly from two to zero. This Page Rank dropped in just a week. My Blog on the downgrade is “The Ambarawa Railway Museum”. I’m afraid this bad performance will influence my revenue from Paid Review, as this Blog frequently bring about orders from advertisers. As we all know, one thing influencing advertiser decision to make order is Google Page Rank. The higher Page Rank the higher the opportunity, as well as its value.

The Ambarawa Railway Museum is my Blog focuses on spreading information around the museum. This railway museum is located at Ambarawa, a small town in Central Java, Indonesia. Dozens of old trains made in Holland, Germany, as well as England are available here. Thousands of foreign tourist from USA, Europe, especially Italy, Holland, France, Germany, and Australia, as well as Japan visit this heritage.

Dear Bloggers, or whoever you are, I’ll be very appreciate if you would like helping me to solve this problem. Please, let me know why, and what I have to do then? I’ll be waiting for your suggestions.

Regards,

Stanley Sutrisno

PS:
Below is the link to my downgrade blog:
http://ambarawarailwaymuseum.blogspot.com

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Gold Bullion Buying Tips

Dear Bloggers, Stock prices and other paper investments, as well as value of money usually decline due to bad conditions like wars, high inflation, economy crisis, etc. Unfortunately, these bad conditions almost always happened. By contrast, in all economy condition, gold price tend to rise.

If we look back to the history of gold, we can see that gold coins already made its role as the “lifeblood” of Mediterranean trade in the 2nd millennium BC. Gold, as the purest form of money, and the oldest, most durable wealth-preserving asset has survived every economy history over thousands years. That’s why investors the world over buy gold, whether in form of gold coins, and or gold bullion in order that they can make certain gain while preserving their ultimate assets.

Are you interested to buy gold bullion too? If yes, you better consider several tips below:

- Search for Aurum Advisors who has a good track record that you can count on to help you make a precise decision.
- Make sure whether they have a back up systems in place to serve as “safety nets” insuring you always get your metal. Ask them, what will they do when you are ready to sell? Will they satisfy you?
- You may also seek information regarding with their member of team. Are they comprised of experienced members? What are their backgrounds? Financial consultants, analysts, or other related professionals?
- How long has they been serving the public? And, what about their complaint history?
- Etc.

Dear Bloggers, when you buy gold coins or gold bullion this year, predict its value in the next one or two decades. Will its value decrease, or increase? Learn from the gold history. And, never forget to consider my tips above in order that you can make a success investment.

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Tips for Making "Table of Contents"

Bloggers, if you take a look under the title of this Blog, you will see “Table of Contents” of this Blog. It’s been a long time I couldn’t find some tips on how to make this “Table of Contents”, when I finally could make it my self. At this post I’ll show you how to make this simple, but useful thing for Blogging.

Using Blogspot template, steps you should follow are like these:

After "sign in", click "Customize", click "Add a Gadget", then choose "Text" gadget. At this gadget you may arrange table of contents that you want. Suppose you want your table of contents comprised of "Home", "AdSense Tips, "Blogging Tips", etc. See picture below:

At the 'content' area, type table of contents that you want to appear. You may place this "|" between the content to separate one content to another.

The next step is making links. At this example, we make a link for "Blogging Tips" content. Follows these steps:
Block "Blogging Tips", then click "Hyperlink". Under "Enter a URL" type a URL where your post take place. At this example the URL is: http://stanleysutrisno.blogspot.com/search/label/Blogging%20Tips

Dear Bloggers, points of this link are: Behind your Blog URL you must type "/label/search/" then type label that you already choose when you make a post. You can also directly find this URL at the "Label" gadget if you already place this gadget on your Blog. See picture below:

When these steps already done, then click "Save". And the last step is moving this text gadget under the "Header" or under your Blog Title. See picture below:

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