Smart Sentences

1. God is real, unless declared integer

2. Before borrowing money from a friend, decide whether you need more.

3. Death is hereditary.

4. There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side.

5. An expert is someone who takes a subject you understand and makes it sound confusing.

6. Many things can be preserved in alcohol. Dignity is not one of them.

7. Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference.

8. When you're right, no one remembers. When you're wrong, no one forgets.

9. Cheer up, the worst is yet to come.

10. Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

11. Well done is better than well said.

12. Everyone makes mistakes. The trick is to make them when nobody is looking.

13. Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.

14. If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side.

15. Where there's a will there are five hundred relatives.

16. Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.

Humour Chinese English

Sid and Al, both Jews, were having dinner in a Chinese restaurant. During their conversation, Sid asked Al, "Are there any Jews in China?" "I don't know," replied Al. "Why don't we ask our Chinese waiter?"

When the waiter came by, Al asked him, "Are there Chinese Jews?' The waiter said, "I don't know sir, let me ask," and went into the kitchen.

He returned a few minutes later and said, "No sir. No, Chinese Jews." "Are you sure?" Al asked. "I check again, sir," the waiter replied and went back to the kitchen.

While he was gone, Sid said to Al, "I can't believe there are no Jews in China. Our people are scattered everywhere." At this point, the waiter returned. "Sir, no Chinese Jews," he said. Are you really sure, man?"

Al asked again. "I can't believe there are no Chinese Jews." Exasperated, the waiter frantically said, "Sir, I ask everyone! "We have Apple Jews, Orange Jews, Tomato Jews and Grape Jews. But no one hear of Chinese Jews!"

Think

Today before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can't speak


Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat

Before you complain about your husband or wife
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion

Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who went too early to heaven

Before you complain about your children
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren

Before you argue about your dirty house; someone didn't clean or sweep
Think of the people who are living in the streets

Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet

And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job


But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around


Life is a gift
Live it...
Enjoy it...
Celebrate it...
And fulfill it.


And while you are at it give love to someone today
Love someone with what you do and the words you say
Love is not meant to be kept locked inside of us and hidden
So give it away "Give Love to someone today!"


Angelina to Adopt Indian Baby

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie plans to adopt an Indian baby to add to her growing international brood, media reported today.

The big-hearted actress and partner Brad Pitt have already applied to adopt a tot from an Indian orphanage, the Daily Mail said quoting sources.

The celebrity couple, who are currently in India for the filming of Jolie's latest movie "A Mighty Heart" hope to be able to bring the child home by Christmas, the source was quoted as saying.

"Brad would prefer a boy no older than 18 months to even out the sexes, but Angie has told him she can't guarantee she won't fall in love with a little girl," the source said.

Talking about the celebrity couple's latest adoption plans, a source told US magazine Globe: "Whichever they end up with, they'd like to name the child India to honour its homeland."

Between them, 31-year-old Jolie and 42-year-old Pitt already have three children to look after -- five-year-old Maddox, who was adopted from a Cambodian orphanage in 2002, Zahara Marley Jolie, an Ethioplian baby girl adopted last year, and their biological daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, who was born in May this year.

The Tomb Raider star had said in the past that she would want to have one big multi-cultural family, with kids from all across the world.

"I want to create a rainbow family. That's children of different religions and cultures from different countries.
(Said Angelina)

"I believe I'm meant to find my children in the world and not necessarily have them genetically," she said.




Headlighted on:- Friday, October 27, 2006

Nice Jokes

A man walks past a beggar every day and gives him Rs. 10 and that Continues for a year. Then suddenly the daily donation changes to Rs. 7, 50.

"Well," the beggar thinks, "it's still better than nothing ."

A year passes in this way until the man's daily donation suddenly becomes Rs. 5.

"What's going on now?" the beggar asks his donor. "First you give me Rs. 10 every day, then Rs. 7,50 and now only Rs. 5. What's the problem?"

"Well," the man says, "last year my eldest son went to university. It's very expensive, so I had to cut costs. This year my eldest daughter also went to university, so I had to cut my expenses even further."

"And how many children do you have?" the beggar asks.

"Four," the man replies.

"Well," says the beggar, "I hope you don't plan to educate them all at my expense .

The Drug Problem

I guess I had a drug problem, too! When I was young, I was the drugee and later I was the druger!

The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county. He asked me a rhetorical question, ''Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?''

I replied, I did have a drug problem when I was young:

I was drug to church on Sunday morning.

I was drug to church for weddings and funerals.

I was drug to family reunions and community socials, no matter the weather.

I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.

I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.

I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profane four-letter word.

I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flowerbeds and cockleburs out of dad's fields.

I was drug to the homes of family, friends, and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop some firewood; and, if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.

Those drugs are still in my veins; and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say, and think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack, or heroin; and, if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place.

Can Make-up Ruin Your Skin????

By Dr Parul Kolhe M B B S, DDV and DNB in dermatology

You might have felt a thrill when applying that forbidden lipstick at the age of 12. Or experimented with kiss-proof lipstick on a date. Or used a foundation to cover up those blemishes, crows feet and wrinkles.

Make-up can be a woman's best friend. However, if used incorrectly it can also be your skin's worst enemy. Some women use up to 12 cosmetic products per day, exposing themselves to about 175 different chemicals!

Here are some dos and don'ts on how to buy, use and maintain your make-up, so it does not spoil your skin.

Don'ts
1) Hold on to old cosmetics:
Throw out everything that's been on your shelf for more than two years. Cosmetics have a shelf life of one or two years and after that the chemicals start to degenerate, the oils become rancid and the emulsions start to separate making them potentially harmful. So it makes sense to buy one or two lipsticks every six months rather than buying a dozen in one go and hording them for years.

2) Share make-up that's directly applied onto skin :
These include lipsticks, eyeliners, mascara etc. You'd be sharing your skin's bacteria and spreading infections, too.

3) Add water to dilute caked or thickened mascara and eyeliner :
You're adding a potential source of infection -- water -- which contains micro-organisms. Increased water content in a product creates an optimum environment for bacterial multiplication. You can get styes, conjunctivitis or deadlier fungal eye infections.

4) Use make-up with these ingredients:

Watch out for two potential irritants in your make-up.
1). Parabens: A group of chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics. The solution is to use paraben free products.
2). Sodium lauryl sulphate: A chemical used in cosmetics for the basic purpose of increasing the spreadability of products like cream. This chemical is proven to be allergic to many skin types.

5) Sleep with make-up on:
No matter how tired you are -- always remove makeup before you go to bed. Your skin will thank you for it.

Scrub off long lasting make-up with tissues/ peel off waterproof liners or mascara with your nails :

These make-up products contain special chemicals to make them more adherent and you could end up damaging your skin. Use recommended cleansing pads or lotions to remove them gently.
Layer on evening make-up over your daytime make-up

It's worth spending a little extra time removing your day make-up. Give your skin some time to breathe, rub an ice cube all over and then apply fresh make-up. Stale make-up trapped under a fresh coat can clog up your pores and have a deleterious/ harmful effect.

Dos:
Buy makeup that suits your skin type :
For instance you must use souffl�s for oily skin, a moisturising foundation for dry skin, hypoallergenic cream for sensitive skin, non-comedogenic make-up for acne-prone skin (non-comedogenic products help to prevent blackheads) etc.
Invest in quality brands:

Buy one lipstick instead of four cheaper ones. It's worth the money.
A test patch of any product you're trying out on the inside of your arm:
If after 24 hours no redness or reaction develops, go ahead and buy it.
Clean your make-up tools :
This includes lip brushes, sponges, rouge brushes, powder puffs regularly, or replace them every few months. Leftover cosmetic residue is greasy and sticky, and breeds bacteria. You can use mild liquid detergents meant for wool and silks, to wash your tools.
Apply moisturiser on your skin a few minutes before your make-up :
It hydrates your skin and forms a protective barrier, which shields your skin from excess contact with chemicals.

-- The author is an M B B S, DDV and DNB in dermatology

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
How To Be A Good Guest

As a guest you are likely to share the responsibility for the success of a party. But are you the kind of guest that gets regularly invited? Well, here are a few tips to make you the kind of good guest who is welcome at anybody's table.

Respond to your invitation. Let your host know (and no later than the stated RSVP date) whether or not you can attend the party. This way your hosts can make plans knowing the exact number of guests who will be attending.

Ask if you can contribute anything to the meal/party. The hostess may be relieved to have someone take charge of one of the courses, such as an appetizer, side dish or dessert.

If you have the time, offer to come a little earlier than the other guests to help with pre-party setup. But if your offer is accepted, don't be late - your hostess will be counting on you.

Arrive at a dinner party on-time. Most people love to start a party or meal s on time. You wouldn't want to hold up the meal and spoil the food for everyone else.

When the meal is over, ask your hostess if you can help clear the table. But if her answer is "no thanks", then just relax and leave things alone. If you see the hostess frantically cleaning in the kitchen after the meal is over, offer to help.

Be friendly and make conversation with other guests. Your acceptance to mingle with others is what will lead to the party’s success.

Do not raise a conversation of a sensitive topic; especially one that you know will cause dissension among that particular group of guests.

Drink responsibly. Your host may be serving alcoholic beverages to complement the meal, but it doesn't mean he/she wants to have a group of sloppy drunks on their hands at the end of the party.

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
Manners: Do's and Dont's at The Gym

During the summer, the gym is usually busier and more crowded. Exercising at a health club or fitness center calls for considering those around you. Here’s how:

  • This is the number one “do” and the most important etiquette rule at the gym:
    Wipe up your sweat, please! This includes mats and machines. Keep a towel with you at all times. No one wants to sit or lie in someone else’s sweat.
  • Don’t hog the weight machines.
  • When others want to use them, agree to rotate your sets.
  • Do reset the weight machines back to a low setting.
    Otherwise, the next person may have to spend resetting them—or worse—could injure themselves by trying to lift a weight that’s too heavy.
  • Do limit your time on the treadmill or other cardio machines to 20-30 minutes if others are waiting for a turn.
  • Don’t flirt
    If you’re into flirting, and you find a receptive party, flirt only when you won’t be disturbing others around you. If you try to strike up a conversation with someone you find attractive and he or she gives you the brush off (no matter how politely), drop your overture then and there.
  • Do obey the fitness center’s rules.

    These may include wearing correct workout shoes, not using cell phones, and signing in at the front desk.
  • Do think about how you smell!
    Arrive clean, remember to apply deodorant, and lay off the perfume and cologne (the aromas get stronger as you work up a sweat).
  • Don’t be late for personal training sessions and group fitness classes.
  • Do your part to keep the gym and locker room clean.
    Keep your clothes and other personal items stored in lockers. Clean up after yourself in the showers, sinks, and changing areas. Deposit used towels in their receptacles.

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
Interacting with People in Wheelchairs

First and foremost you must remember that people with disabilities are individuals – they may be your friends, your co-workers, your neighbours. When dealing with people who use wheelchairs you must know that they might have different disabilities and varying abilities. Some can use their arms and hands. Some can get out of their wheelchairs and even walk for short distances.

Here are some important tips to keep in mind when interacting with people who use wheelchairs or have mobility impairments -

  • Wheelchair users are people, not equipment. Don't lean over someone in a wheelchair to shake another person's hand or ask a wheelchair user to hold coats. Setting your drink on the desktop attached to someone's wheelchair is a definite no-no.
  • Don't push or touch a person's wheelchair; it's part of her personal space. If you help someone down a curb without waiting for instructions, you may dump him or her out of the chair. You may detach the chair's parts if you lift it by the handles or the footrest.
  • Keep the ramps and wheelchair-accessib le doors to your building unlocked and unblocked.
  • Be aware of a wheelchair users' reach limits. Place as many items as possible within their grasp. Make sure that there is a clear path of travel to shelves and display racks.
  • When talking to a wheelchair user, grab your own chair and sit at his or her level. If that's not possible, stand at a slight distance, so that he/she isn't straining her neck to make eye contact with you.
  • If your building has different routes through it, be sure that signs direct wheelchair users to the most accessible ways around the facility. People who walk with a cane or crutches also need to know the easiest was to get around a place, but stairs may be easier for them than a ramp. Ensure that security guards and receptionists at your business can answer questions about the most accessible way around the building.
  • People who use canes or crutches need their arms to balance themselves, so never grab them. Mobility-impaired people may lean on a door for support as they open it. Pushing them or quickly opening the door may cause them to fall. Even pulling out or pushing in a chair may present a problem. Always ask before offering help.
  • If you offer a seat to a mobility-impaired person, keep in mind that chairs with arms are easier for some people to use.
  • Falls are a big problem for people with mobility impairments. Be sure to set out adequate warning signs after washing floors. Also put out mats on rainy or snowy days to keep the floors as dry as possible. (Make sure they don't bunch up and make the floor impassable for wheelchair users.)
  • People who are not visibly mobility impaired may have needs related to their mobility. For example, a person with a respiratory or heart condition may have trouble walking long distances or walking quickly.

Water & Cup

This one is wonderful story and relevant to what is happening in our life daily……just simple but good one.


Want Water or Cups?


A group of working adults got together to visit their University lecturer. The lecturer was happy to see them. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

The Lecturer just smiled and went to the kitchen to get an assortment of cups - some porcelain, some in plastic, some in glass, some plain looking and some looked rather expensive and exquisite.

The Lecturer offered his former students the cups to get drinks for
themselves.

When all the students had a cup in hand with water, the Lecturer spoke:"If you noticed, all the nice looking, expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal that you only want the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. What all you wanted was water, not the cup, but we unconsciously went for the better cups."

"Just like in life, if Life is Water, then the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold/maintain Life, but the quality of Life doesn't change."

"If we only concentrate on the cup, we won't have time to enjoy/taste the water in it."

"Faith gives us a new vision of the world. Without it we see only the darker side of life. We are still slaves. It is faith which liberates us and makes us see the Spirit of power and love at work in our lives. "

Never take some one for granted, Hold every person Close to your Heart because you might wake up one day and realise that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones." Remember this always in life.

Indians Are Easy 2 Identify

We are like this only So true , so very true .........


1. Everything you eat is savored in garlic, onion and tomatoes.

2. You try and reuse gift wrappers, gift boxes, and of course aluminum foil.

3. You are Always standing next to the two largest size suitcases at the Airport.

4. You arrive one or two hours late to a party - and think it's normal.

5. You peel the stamps off letters that the Postal Service missed to stamp.

6. You recycle Wedding Gifts , Birthday Gifts and Anniversary Gifts.

7. You name your children in rhythms (example, Sita & Gita, Ram & Shyam, Kamini & Shamini.)

8. All your children have pet names, which sound nowhere close to their real names.

9. You take Indian snacks anywhere it says "No Food Allowed"

10. You talk for an hour at the front door when leaving someone's house.

11. You load up the family car with as many people as possible.

12. You use plastic to cover anything new in your house whether it's the remote control, VCR, carpet or new couch.

13. Your parents tell you not to care what your friends think, but they won't let you do certain things because of what the other "Uncles and Aunties" will think.

14. You buy and display crockery, which is never used , as it is for special occasions, which never happen.

15. You have a vinyl table cloth on your kitchen table.

16. You use grocery bags to hold garbage.

17. You keep leftover food in your fridge in as many numbers of bowls as possible.

18. Your kitchen shelf is full of jars, varieties of bowls and plastic utensils (got free with purchase of other stuff )

19. You carry a stash of your own food whenever you travel (and travel means any car ride longer than 15 minutes).

20. You own a rice cooker or a pressure cooker.

21. You fight over who pays the dinner bill.

22. You live with your parents and you are 40 years old. ( And they prefer it that way).

23. You don't use measuring cups when cooking.

24. You never learnt how to stand in a queue.

25. You can only travel if there are 5 persons at least to see you off or receive you whether you are traveling by bus, train or plane.

26. If she is NOT your daughter, you always take interest in knowing whose daughter has run with whose son and feel proud to spread it at the velocity of more than the speed of light.

27. You only make long distance calls after 11 p.m.

28. If you don't live at home, when your parents call, they ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight.

29. You call an older person you never met before Uncle or Aunty."

30. When your parents meet strangers and talk for a few minutes, you discover you're talking to a distant cousin.

31. Your parents don't realize phone connections to foreign countries have improved in the last two decades, and still scream at the top of their lungs when making foreign calls.

32. You have bed sheets on your sofas so as to keep them from getting dirty.

33. It's embarrassing if your wedding has less than 600 people.

34. All your Tupperware is stained with food color.

35. You have drinking glasses made of steel.

36. You have mastered the art of bargaining in shopping.

37. You have really enjoyed reading this mail - forward it to as many Indians as possible

SHARPEN YOUR AXE

This is now happens every where. Read the following with utmost care.

A young man who graduated yesterday and stops learning today will become uneducated tomorrow.

John, a woodcutter, worked for a Company for five years but never got a raise. The Company hired Bill and within a year he got a promotion. This caused resentment in John and he went to his Boss to talk about it. The Boss said, "You are still cutting the same number of trees you were cutting five years ago. We are a result-oriented company and would be happy to give you a raise if your productivity goes up."

John went back started hitting harder and putting in longer hours but he still wasn't able to cut more trees. He went back to his Boss and told him his dilemma. The Boss asked John to go and talk to Bill. "Maybe there is something Bill knows that you and I don't."

John asked Bill how he managed to cut more trees. Bill answered, "After every tree I cut, I take a break for two minutes and 'sharpen my axe'. When was the last time you sharpened your axe?"

This question hit home like a bullet and John got his answer.

`When was the last time you sharpened your axe?' If you want to progress in life, you cannot rest on your past laurels. You must continuously sharpen your axe of knowledge, skill and expertise, in whatever field of activity you may be!

By sharpening your axe appropriately, I wish you to attain your goals.

Confussion

Caller: Hello, can I speak to Annie Wan?
Operator: Yes, you can speak to me.

Caller: No, I want to speak to Annie Wan!

Operator: Yes I understand you want to speak to anyone. You can speak to me. Who is this?

Caller: I'm Sam Wan. And I need to talk to Annie Wan! It's urgent.

Operator: I know you are someone and you want to talk to anyone! But what's this urgent matter about?

Caller: Well... just tell my sister Annie Wan that our brother Noe Wan was involved in an accident. Noe Wan got injured and now Noe Wan is being sent to the hospital. Right now, Avery Wan is on his way to the hospital.

Operator: Look, if no one was injured and no one was sent to the hospital, then the accident isn't an urgent matter! You may find this hilarious but I don't have time for this!

Caller: You are so rude! Who are you?

Operator: I'm Saw Ree.

Caller: Yes! You should be sorry. Now give me your name!!

Operator: That's what I said. I'm Saw Ree

Early Death Comes from Drinking Distilled Water

by Zoltan P. Rona, MD, MSc
During nearly 19 years of clinical practice I have had the opportunity to observe the health effects of drinking different types of water. Most of you would agree that drinking unfiltered tap water could be hazardous to your health because of things like parasites, chlorine, fluoride and dioxins.
Many health fanatics, however, are often surprised to hear me say that drinking distilled water on a regular, daily basis is potentially dangerous.
Paavo Airola wrote about the dangers of distilled water in the 1970's when it first became a fad with the health food crowd.

Distillation is the process in which water is boiled, evaporated and the vapour condensed. Distilled water is free of dissolved minerals and, because of this, has the special property of being able to actively absorb toxic substances from the body and eliminate them. Studies validate the benefits of drinking distilled water when one is seeking to cleanse or detoxify the system for short periods of time (a few weeks at a time).

Fasting using distilled water can be dangerous because of the rapid loss of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) and trace minerals like magnesium, deficiencies of which can cause heart beat irregularities and high blood pressure. Cooking foods in distilled water pulls the minerals out of them and lowers their nutrient value.

Distilled water is an active absorber and when it comes into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it acidic. The more distilled water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Distilled water, being essentially mineral-free, is very aggressive, in that it tends to dissolve substances with which it is in contact. Notably, carbon dioxide from the air is rapidly absorbed, making the water acidic and even more aggressive. Many metals are dissolved by distilled water."

The most toxic commercial beverages that people consume (i.e. cola beverages and other soft drinks) are made from distilled water. Studies have consistently shown that heavy consumers of soft drinks (with or without sugar) spill huge amounts of calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals into the urine. The more mineral loss, the greater the risk for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and a long list of degenerative diseases generally associated with premature aging.

A growing number of health care practitioners and scientists from around the world have been advocating the theory that aging and disease is the direct result of the accumulation of acid waste products in the body.

There is a great deal of scientific documentation that supports such a theory. A poor diet may be partially to blame for the waste accumulation. Meats, sugar, white flour products, fried foods, soft drinks, processed foods, alcohol, dairy products and other junk foods cause the body to become more acidic. Stress, whether mental or physical can lead to acid deposits in the body.

There is a correlation between the consumption of soft water (distilled water is extremely soft) and the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Cells, tissues and organs do not like to be dipped in acid and will do anything to buffer this acidity including the removal of minerals from the skeleton and the manufacture of bicarbonate in the blood.

The longer one drinks distilled water, the more likely the development of mineral deficiencies and an acid state. I have done well over 3000 mineral evaluations using a combination of blood, urine and hair tests in my practice. Almost without exception, people who consume distilled water exclusively, eventually develop multiple mineral deficiencies.

Those who supplement their distilled water intake with trace minerals are not as deficient but still not as adequately nourished in minerals as their non-distilled water drinking counterparts even after several years of mineral supplementation.

The ideal water for the human body should be slightly alkaline and this requires the presence of minerals like calcium and magnesium.

Distilled water tends to be acidic and can only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body. Once this is accomplished, the continued drinking of distilled water is a bad idea.

Water filtered through reverse osmosis tends to be neutral and is acceptable for regular use provided minerals are supplemented.
Water filtered through a solid charcoal filter is slightly alkaline. Ozonation of this charcoal filtered water is ideal for daily drinking. Longevity is associated with the regular consumption of hard water (high in minerals). Disease and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of distilled water. Avoid it except in special circumstances.

About the Author
Dr. Rona is a leading proponent of natural, harmless, health-building alternatives to conventional medical care. He has a general practice where he has provided preventive medical counselling for seventeen years and is a past president of the Canadian Holistic Medical Association. His books The Joy of Health: A Doctor's Cuide To Nutrition, Alternative Medicine, Fertility Control: The Natural Approach, Return to the Joy of Health, and Childhood Illness and the Allergy Connection, have been well received, as have his countless articles on natural health topics. Dr. Rona is also a consultant to the Motherisk Program of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Department of Pharmacology and is known for his many public lectures and media appearances.
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Take charge and lets spread some cheer around

...Monkey Business...

Q: What do you do with a blue monkey?
A: Cheer it up!

Q: What did the banana say to the monkey?
A: Nothing. Bananas don't talk!

Q: What do monkeys do for laughs?
A: They tell people jokes!

Q: How do monkeys get down the stairs?
A: They slide down the banana-ster!

Q. What did the monkey say when he cut off his tail?
A. It won't be long now.

Q. Why did the monkey cross the road?
A. Because it was the chicken's day off!

Q. Why did the monkey put a net over his head?
A. Because he wanted to catch his breath.

Q. What kind of key doesn't open a door?
A. A monkey!

Q. Why did the chimpanzee cross the road?
A. Because he had to take care of some monkey business!

Q. What side of a monkey has more hair?
A. The outside.
Q. If you were in a jungle by yourself and a gorilla charged you, what would you do?
A. Pay him.
Q. If twenty monkeys run after one banana, what time is it?
A. Twenty after one!

Q. What do you call a Monkey in a tree?
A. A Branch Manager!!!


Frequently Asked Questions about Monkeys

Q: What do monkeys do?
A: Monkeys always copy what other people do.

Q: Do monkeys exist on the internet?
A: It was known that monkeys do roam around on the internet. However, instead of copying, they do pasting jobs as well. And cursing. And cursing. And more cursing.
Q: What is so bad about having monkeys around?
A: They stole from the others. But when the others stole from them, they cursed and cursed like there’s no tomorrow. As if the things stolen were theirs at the first place. They usually gather in a troop. There is usually a monkey king, the leader of the troop. Other monkeys lick their king’s butt all the time. Generally, they are easily irritated. As commonly known, they always think they are the smartest living organisms in the world wide web.
Q: Hmm… but are you a monkey too?
A: I’m not. To study their behaviour, I had to imitate them. Or you can call me Robin Hood if you want to.
Q: What if you get caught by their monkey king?
A: I’m well prepared. I’ve got my own plan; to remain calm and anonymous. =) And a group of people to support me. Many thanks to my research team.
Q: Come on! Come on! Tell me where the monkeys usually hang out on the internet?! I want to know!
A: Surprise! They are everywhere….and easily recognisable! So worry not about finding them, they will find you instead! (and they’ll find me too…sob sob)….

Have a great monkey day!

Funny One Liners

Ø When I was born, I was so surprised I didn't Talk for a year and a half.

Ø Join the army, see the world, meet interesting people, and kill them.

Ø Until I was 13, I thought my name was 'Shut Up.'

Ø I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens.

Ø Always and never are two words you should always remember never to use.

Ø I've never been drunk, but often I've been over served.

Ø The road to success is always under construction.

Ø I say no to drugs -- they just don't listen!

Ø Marriage is one of the chief causes of divorce.

Ø Work is fine if it doesn't take up too much of your time.

Ø When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

Ø Born free; Taxed to death.

Ø Everyone has a photographic memory; some people just don't have film.

Ø Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.

Ø Smile -- it makes people wonder what you're up to.

Ø I love being a writer... What I can't stand is the paperwork.

Ø A printer consists of 3 main parts: the case, the jammed paper tray and the blinking red light.

Ø The hardest part of skating is the ice.

Ø The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot; the guy who invented the other three, he was the genius.

Ø The trouble with being punc tual is that there's no one there to appreciate it.

Ø If our constitution allows us free speech, why are there phone bills?

Ø If you tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe, he'll believe you. But if you tell him a park bench has just been painted, he has to touch it to be sure.

Ø Beat the 5 O'clock rush: leave work at noon!

Ø If you can't convince them, confuse them.

Ø It's not the fall that kills you; it's the sudden stop at the end.

Ø I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

Ø Hot glass looks same as cold glass. (Cunino's Law of Burnt Fingers)

Ø Someday is not a day of the wee

Mean Cards

1. I always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. And now that you’ve come into my life…
(Inside card) - I’ve changed my mind.

2. I must admit, you brought religion into my life…
(Inside card) - I never believed in Hell until I met you.

3. As the days go by, I think how lucky I am….
(Inside card) - That you’re not here to ruin it for me .

4. Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go….
(Inside card) - Will you take the knife from my back? You’ll probably
need it again.

5. Happy Birthday! You look great for your age….
(Inside card) - Almost lifelike!

6. When we were together, you said you’d die for me…
(Inside card) - Now we’ve broken up, I think it’s time to keep your
promise.

7. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy….
(Inside card) - Did you ever find out who the father was?

8. You are such a good friend. If we were on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket…
(Inside card) - I’d miss you terribly and think of you often .

9. Your friends and I wanted to do something special for your birthday…

(Inside card) - So we’re having you put to sleep.

10. Looking back over the years that we have been together, I can’t help but wonder…..

(Inside card) - What the hell was I thinking

11. I’m so miserable without you…
(Inside card) - It’s almost like you’re still here.

12. Thank you for being part of my life…..
(Inside card) - I never knew what evil was until I met you!

13. Congratulations on your wedding day!…
(Inside card) - Too bad no one likes your husband.

14. How can I say this….
(Inside card) - Your cooking kills me

15. Hooray…..
(Inside card) - You’re divorced.

16. I just want you to know that I’m sorry for what happened…
(Inside card) - Especially since you survived.

17. Congrats on getting married…
(Inside card) - It’s not everyday you decide to ruin your life.

18. Someday I hope to marry…
(inside card) - Someone other than you.

19. We have been friends for a very long time…
(inside card) - What do you say we stop?

Shocking Telegram

TELEGRAM #1

A daughter sends a telegram to her father on her clearing B.Ed exams, which the father receives as :

“Father, your daughter has been successful in BED.”

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TELEGRAM #2

A husband, while he is on a business trip to a hill station sends a telegram to his wife :

“I wish you were here.” The message received by wife:

“I wish you were her.”

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TELEGRAM #3

A wife with near maturing pregnancy goes to railway station to return to her husband. At the reservation counter , while her turn came, it was the last ticket. Taking pity on a very old lady next to her in the queue, she offered her berth to the old lady and sent a telegram to her husband which reached as:

“Shall be coming tomorrow, heavy rush in the train, gave birth to an old lady.”

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TELEGRAM #4

A man wants to celebrate his wife’s Birthday by throwing a party .

So he goes to order a birthday cake. The salesman asks him what message he wants to put on the cake.

Well he thinks for a while and says: let’s put, “you are not getting older you are getting better”.

The salesman asks “how do you want me to put it?”

The man says, Well put “You are not getting older”, at the top and

“You are getting better” at the bottom.

The real fun didn’t start until the cake was opened the entire party watched the message decorated on the cake:

“You are not getting older at the top, You are getting better at the bottom”.

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TELEGRAM #5

A man from Agra went to Ajmer . His wife was in her parent’s house in Delhi . When the man went to Ajmer , he asked his servant to send a telegram to his wife indicating about his trip to Ajmer . He sent a telegram. When the wife received the telegram, she fainted. It was written: ’sethji aaj mar gaye ! ( Sethji Ajmer gaye ). [ he died , it means]

I Miss You

Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world,
which I find myself constantly walking around in the
daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like
hell. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but
somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in
heart. ~Kay Knudsen

Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world
seems depopulated. ~Lamartine

All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee to me.
~William Shakespeare, "Sonnet XLIII"

Can miles truly separate you from friends.... If you
want to be with someone you love, aren't you already
there? ~Richard Bach

How like a winter hath my absence been
From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year!
What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen!
What old December's bareness everywhere!
~William Shakespeare, "Sonnet XCVII"

Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have
friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and
longitudes. ~Henry David Thoreau

If I had a single flower for every time I think about
you, I could walk forever in my garden. ~Attributed
to Claudia Ghandi

Within you I lose myself...
Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again.
~Author Unknown

Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need to
know of hell. ~Emily Dickinson, "Parting"

Gone - flitted away,
Taken the stars from the night and the sun
From the day!
Gone, and a cloud in my heart.
~Alfred Tennyson

Absence from whom we love is worse than death, and
frustrates hope severer than despair. ~William Cowper

What is the opposite of two? A lonely me, a lonely
you. ~Richard Wilbur

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the
friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of
each other's worth. ~Robert Southey

Your absence has gone through me
Like thread through a needle
Everything I do is stitched with its color.
~W.S. Merwin, "Separation"

Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream.
And I seek thee in vain by the meadow and stream.
~George Linley

Love reckons hours for months, and days for years; and
every little absence is an age. ~John Dryden

Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is
a type of heaven. ~Tryon Edwards

When I go away from you
The world beats dead
Like a slackened drum....
~Amy Lowell, "The Taxi"

Life is so short, so fast the lone hours fly,
We ought to be together, you and I.
~Author Unknown

As contraries are known by contraries, so is the
delight of presence best known by the torments of
absence. ~Alcibiades

Oft in the tranquil hour of night,
When stars illume the sky,
I gaze upon each orb of light,
And wish that thou wert by.
~George Linley

Days of absence, sad and dreary,
Clothed in sorrow's dark array, -
Days of absence, I am weary;
She I love is far away.
~Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our
souls are connected. ~Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook

What shall I do with all the days and hours
That must be counted ere I see thy face?
How shall I charm the interval that lowers
Between this time and that sweet time of grace?
~Frances Anne Kemble

I keep coming back to you in my head, but you couldn't
know that, and I have no carbons. ~Adrienne Rich

I am tired, Beloved,
of chafing my heart against
the want of you;
of squeezing it into little inkdrops,
And posting it.
~Amy Lowell, "The Letter"

I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it is
the day I will stop missing you. ~Author Unknown

To die and part is a less evil; but to part and live,
there, there is the torment. ~George Lansdowne

In the hope to meet
Shortly again, and make our absence sweet.
~Ben Jonson

The joy of meeting pays the pangs of absence; else who
could bear it? ~Nicholas Rowe

Why can't we get all the people together in the world
that we really like and then just stay together? I
guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave.
Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say
good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I
need more hellos. ~Charles M. Schulz

Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see,
My heart untravelled, fondly turns to thee;
Still to my brother turns, with ceaseless pain,
And drags at each remove a lengthening chain.
~Oliver Goldsmith, The Traveller

Missing someone gets easier every day because even
though it's one day further from the last time you saw
each other, it's one day closer to the next time you
will. ~Author Unknown

We only part to meet again. ~John Gay

She went her unremembering way,
She went and left in me
The pang of all the partings gone,
And partings yet to be.
~Francis Thompson

One kind kiss before we part,
Drop a tear, and bid adieu;
Though we sever, my fond heart
Till we meet shall pant for you.
~Robert Dodsley

As the presence of those we love is as a double life,
so absence, in its anxious longing and sense of
vacancy, is as a foretaste of death. ~Anna Brownell
Jameson

Ye flowers that drop, forsaken by the spring,
Ye birds that, left by summer, cease to sing,
Ye trees that fade, when Autumn heats remove,
Say, is not absence death to those who love?
~Alexander Pope

A goodbye isn't painful unless you're never going to
say hello again. ~Author Unknown

Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is
necessary before you can meet again. And meeting
again after moments or a lifetime is certain for those
who are friends. ~Richard Bach

Ever absent, ever near;
Still I see thee, still I hear;
Yet I cannot reach thee, dear!
~Francis Kazinczy

Missing you could turn from pain to pleasure, if I
knew you were missing me too. ~Author Unknown

Absence diminishes little passions and increases great
ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans a
fire. ~Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld, translated
from French

The eternal quest of the individual human being is to
shatter his loneliness. ~Norman Cousins

It is loneliness that makes the loudest noise. This
is true of men as of dogs. ~Eric Hoffer

I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long.
If we're in each other's dreams, we can play together
all night. ~Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes

PETA MAKANAN JAKARTA

> > A. BUBUR AYAM
> > - Bubur Ayam Cikini, depan KFC (malam)
> > - Bubur Ayam Hotel Indonesia (malam)
> > - Bubur Ayam Jl. Tanjung, Menteng
> > - Bubur Ayam Cideng, Ps. Cideng Tanah Abang (malam)
> > - Bubur Ayam Sukabumi, Tebet
> > - Bubur Ayam Senayan: yang enak yang di depan Istora,
> > mobil Ijo (Minggu pagi) adanya pagi doank pas Lari pagi hari minggu
> > - Bubur Ayam Sukabumi, Jl. Radio Dalam, pas tikungan kalo malem
> > Sabtu & Minggu banyak anak-anak bubaran Cafe nongkrong di sana
> > - Bubur Ayam depan RS Pondok Indah (pagi)
> > - Bubur Ayam Sawangan, depan Polsek Sawangan, Cinere (pagi)
> > - Bubur Ayam Barito, setelah RS Bersalin Bunda, sebelah kuburan
> > - Bubur Olimo / Bubur Hostes, di jalan Hayam Wuruk,
> > setelah jalan Mangga Besar, bisa makan pake B2 merah putih atau goh
> yong
> > ============================================

> > B. NASI GORENG
> > - Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih (malam)
> > - Nasi Goreng Jl. Lembang, Menteng: jangan salah pilih cari yang rame
> > dikunjungi orang
> > - Nasi Goreng Jl. Lombok, Menteng
> > - Nasi Goreng Sosis, seberang Lippo Menteng depan ex Nanaban Tei
> > - Nasi Goreng Sea Food Cikini, dekat KFC
> > - Nasi Goreng Kambing Bakti, dekat Senopati, masuk dari Pom Bensin
> > Senopati, Nasi Goreng Kambing + Pete
> > - Nasi Goreng Pekalongan/Pondok Labu, Jl. Fatmawati, Pondok Labu,
> > depannya ex. Circle K
> > - Nasi Goreng Jl. Daksa: tau deh sekarang masih buka apa ngga...?
> > - Nasi Goreng Kambing Sabang
> > - NASI GORENG NGK (Nasi Goreng Kambing) Bumen Jaya, di Penjernihan
> > jual juga nasi goreng ayam, ada juga mie rebus
> > - NGK (Nasi Goreng Kepiting) Rumah Makan Mandala, di Santa atau
> > Pasar Mayestik
> > ===========================================

> > C. NASI UDUK / WARTEG
> > - Nasi Uduk Mas Miskun, Jl. Kramat Raya, dekat Hotel Acacia
> > - Nasi Uduk Gondangdia, di bawahnya Fly Over Kereta Jl. Gondangdia
Lama
> > - Nasi Uduk Babe Saman, Jl. Kebon Kacang II, kalau nggak salah
> > - Nasi Uduk Rawa Mangun, dekat Terminal Rawamangun
> > - Nasi Uduk Spesial Jl. Kali Malang, deket terminal, dekat perempatan
> > Jati Bening
> > - Warteg Warmo, Tebet: setiap orang pasti tahu
> > - Nasi Uduk Dikun, depan Komp. Pertanian, Ps. Minggu
> > - Warteg Setia, Jl. Fatmawati, depan Ps. Mede: tempat makan selebriti
> > - Nasi Uduk Pasar Cikini
> > - Nasi Uduk Pasar Gang Kenari
> > ===========================================

> > D. BAKMI / BAKSO / YAMIN
> > - Mie Yamin/Bakmi Udin, Jl. Besuki, deket SD Besuki, Menteng
> > - Bakso / Mie Bakso Jl. Tanjung
> > - Mie Ayam Gang Kelinci: katanya sih yang enak di Gang Kelinci Ps.
Baru
> > - Mie Ayam Gajah Mada, Jan ditanya, enak, lokasi banyak
> > - Bakmi Ps. Cikini
> > - Bakso Komplek IKJ, deket Bioskop 21: tongkrongannya anak-anak IKJ
> > - Bakso / Siomay LIA Pramuka
> > - Bakso Matraman, di Jl. Matraman Raya, sebelahnya SD Marsudirini
> > Es Durennya ennak tennan....
> > - Mie deket gereja, depan PARKIT, Sabang
> > - Bakmi Tropik, Ambassador Mall, Jl. Casablanca
> > - Mie Lomie, Karet: awas ada Babi-nya
> > - Baso Lapangan Tembak, Senayan
> > - Mie Ayam Buncit, di Jl. Warung Buncit
> > - Mie Engkoh, depan Komp. Pertanian Ps. Minggu
> > - Bakso Titoti, dari Pancoran kira2 400m dari Goro sebelah kiri jalan
> > - Bakmi Boy, Ps. Mayestik, Jl. Cikajang
> > - Bakso Bola Tenis, dekat Lapangan Blok S (malam)
> > - Bakso/Siomay Blok S, depannya RS Kebayoran: eh..Es Podengnya enak
juga
> > - Bakmi Pangsit depan RSB Asih, Melawai (BARU)
> > - Bakmi Permata, Permata Hijau, dekat Tops Supermarket
> > - Cwie Mie Malang (HCM) di Arteri Simatupang, KTS & Arteri Pondok
> > Indah (depan Pom Bensin)
> > - Baso Tirta Marta Pondok Indah, depannya Sekolah Tirta Marta: Mie
Ayam
> > dpn gardu juga enak
> > - Mie Yamin Tri-M Pondok Indah, pdi pertokoan dekat Ora et Labora PI,
> > tetanggaan ama Sate Tri-M
> > - Bakmi Villa, belakang Villa Cinere Mas, Jl. Karang Tengah, Cinere
> > - Somay Bulungan, depan GOR Bulungan
> > - Somay Dorongan Borobudur, Langganannya anak Delta & DivTek kalo sore
> > - Baso/Somay Johni, di Pondok Indah, belakang rumah sakit pondok indah
> > - Mie Ayam Gang Kelinci, katanya sih yang enak di Gang Kelinci Pasar
> Baru
> > bisa pesan pake B2 (non halal)
> > - Mie Ayam Gondangdia, setelah jalan kereta api, sebelah kiri
> > - Kwetiau sapi radio dalam, kalo dari arah Blok M menuju Pondok Indah,
> > sebelum showroom Golden Gate,
> > kayak Phoa Hoa, tapi harga pinggir jalan.
> > - Kwetiau Jangkung, di jalan Hayam Wuruk, setelah Holland Bakery
> > ===========================================

> > E. AYAM GORENG / BAKAR
> > - Ayam Goreng Pemuda, Jl. Surabaya, Menteng; Casblanca
> > - Ayam Bakar Menteng, seberang Menteng Plaza
> > - Pecel Ayam Bu Bambang, Ps. Benhil
> > - Ayam Bakar Jl. Denpasar, Kuningan, dari Casablanca sebelah kanan
jalan
> (BARU)
> > - Ayam Berkah, Blok M belakangnya SMP 56: yang enak yang tenda kuning,
> > sambelnya mantap...
> > - Ayam Taliwang, Tebet; Jl Wolter Monginsidi; Jl. P. Polim samping
> Apotik Jaya
> > - Ayam Bakar SoGO (Somay Gope'), dari arah Halim - Bekasi,
> > sebelum Hero Kalimalang, kiri
> > - Ayam bakar di bunderan Blok M Plaza, sore sampe malam.
> > ===========================================

> > F. SEA FOOD
> > - Sea Food Rawamangun, deket Ps. Rawamangun
> > - Sea Food 99, Kp. Melayu, dekat RS Mitra Keluarga
> > - Ikan Tude, Jl. Blora
> > - Sea Food di Pertokoan Bintaro Sektor 9, belakang Mc Donald Sektor 9
> > - Sea Food depannya Bunderan PSKD IV Blok M
> > - Sea Food Baruna, pojokan depannya Balemang Café
> > - Sea Food Muara Angke: bisa beli Ikan (milih sendiri) dan minta
bakarin
> disana
> > - Pasir Putih, kalo ini sih sekalian manda di Café
> > - Sea Food 48 di Fatmawati, depan Jayakarta Ban, dekat perempatan
> > lampu merah TB Simatupang, adanya sore sampe malem aja... cumi
> bakarnya enaak....
> > ===========================================

> > G. SATE
> > - Sate Kambing Jalan Karawang (makan siang)
> > - Sate Ayam bunderan Kolam Lembang
> > - Sate Kambing pojokan jalan Sabang, depan kantor Polisi: ngantri
selalu
> > - Sate Jalan Sabang, sepanjang Jalan Sabang
> > - Sate Kambing Ny. Semarang, Megaria/Metropole
> > - Sate Kambing Jono, Jl. Pejompongan
> > - Sate Pancoran, Jl Raya Ps. Minggu, deketnya ILP
> > - Sate Kambing Bu Yanti, Duren Tiga
> > - Sate Blok S, tetanggaan ama Baso Blok S, depan RS Kebayoran
> > - Sate Cikajang, Ps. Santa
> > - Sate Apotik Jaya, Panglima Polim
> > - Sate Ayam Jl. Samba
> > - Sate Ayam depan RS Pertamina: uenakk!
> > - Sate Hadori, Jl. Bangka, cabangnya Bandung: katanyaJ
> > - Sate Ayam di pertokoan Pondok Indah Plaza, dekat Mc Donald Pondok
> > Indah Plaza (malam)
> > - Sate Tri-M Pondok Indah, di pertokoan deket Ora et Labora Pondok
> > Indah (siang)
> > - Sate Kambing Pak Haji Jl. Karang Tengah, dekat perempatan Lb. Bulus
> > (Hero Lb. Bulus) - Kr.Tengah
> > - Sate Ayam Santa, di seberang Pizza Hut Santa, sebelum Rumah Makan
> Mandala,
> > sebelah kiri jalan satenya gede gede, satu porsi pasti kenyang
> sekali.
> > - Sate Kambing Jono, Jl. Pejernihan satenya gede gede, apalagi hati,
> wah, enak,
> > jangan kebanyakan bisa naik kolesterol juga ada gule / tongseng
> > ===========================================

> > H. STEAK
> > - Steak Cemara Art & Curio, Jl. Cemara
> > - Steak di dalam pelataran Komplek Taman Ismail Marzuki IKJ
> > - Steak 41, Jl Tendean, sebelahnya Golden Truly
> > - Steak Rollies, di Kampung Tenda Semanggi: Chicken Steak nya enak,
> murah lagi
> > - Bebek Balap, di Tenda Bis Tingkat Semanggi
> > - Steak AG Blok S, sebelahnya baso, somay Blok S
> > - ABUBA (Abu Bakar), Cipete: awas banyak asep!
> > - Kemang Steak, Jl. H. Nawi
> > - Sizzler
> > - Tony Roma's
> > ===========================================

> > I. GULAI / TONGSENG
> > - Deketnya Mesjid Sunda Kelapa
> > - Sepanjang Jalan Karawang
> > - Jl. Mendut, deketnya Prambors, pas tikungan deket KONTRAS
> > - GULTIK (Gule Tikungan): ada yang bilang Gule Tikus.....hiiii:-)
> > - Sepanjang Bunderan Bulungan Blok M, awas banyak Pe*%#K- nya
> > ===========================================

> > J. SOTO / SOP
> > - Sop Buntut, deketnya Mesjid Cut Mutiah, siang doank,
> > kadang-kadang jam 13.00 udah abis
> > - Soto Mie Jl. Cilacap, Menteng
> > - Soto Mie YPK, depan RSB YPK, Jl. Gereja Theresia
> > - M. Soleh Kumis 999, Jalan Blora
> > - Soto Madura Ps. Baru, di pojokan seberang jalannya Mesjid Istiqlal
> > - Soto Mie Jl. Lautze, Ps. Baru
> > - Soto Madura Gubeng, Jl. Juanda, Sebelah Bank Mandiri (d/h Bank Exim)
> > - Sop Buntut-nya Hotel Borobudur
> > - Coto Makassar Kelapa Gading, Jl. Boulevard
> > - Soto Betawi, tembusannya jalan Minangkabau
> > - Soto Bang Husein Jl. Minangkabau dekat Dop mobil
> > - Soto Gebrak, di Lapangan Ros Tebet, yang enak pas tikungan, deketnya
> tukang Ban
> > - Sop Konro, Makasar, di Jl. Lap Ros Tebet, awas ngantri
> > - Sop Kambing Irwan, seberang RSB Asih, Melawai
> > - Soto Kudus Blok A
> > - Soto Ayam UKI Cawang letaknya di tengah lapang, agak terperosok ke
> dalam
> > - Soto/Sop Ayam By Pass, di prempatan depannya Samsat Cipinang, yang
ke
> arah
> > tembusan Otista, sebelah kiri setelah lampu merah
> > - Soto Ayam Ambengan Surabaya, Jl. Walter Monginsidi
> > - Soto Kudus Blok M, Jl. Radio Dalam
> > - Soto Kudus, Deketnya Sekolah Muhammadyah 3
> > - Soto Mie Jl. Cilacap, disebelah U Bung Karno
> > - Soto Mie Pejompongan / Penjernihan (dekat lapangan Merah)
> > ===========================================

> > K. JAWA / SUNDA
> > - Pecel Lele, Jl. Juanda depan Bank DKI
> > - Dapsun (Dapur Sunda), (1) Jl Cipete 200m dari Golden Truly;
> > (2) Jl. Gatot Subroto ex MBAU
> > - Dapur Sunda Laksana, sebelah Bakmie GM Melawai
> > - Gudeg di dalam Ps. Cikini
> > - Gudeg Mbak Trie, depannya Lintas Melawai Club
> > - Gudeg Lesehan Blok M, deketnya 5 a sec Blok M, Jl. Panglima Polim
> > - Gudeg Lesehan deketnya Hotel Melawai: Sorry disini juga banyak
> PE..*#%..K nya
> > ===========================================

> > L. SUMATERA
> > - Jalan Kramat deket Fly Over Senen, aneka masakan Padang di jual
disana
> > - Sate Padang depan supermarket Tip Top, Rawamangun
> > - Sate Padang seberang Lippo Menteng
> > - Sate Padang Goyang Lidah depan Cinere Mall
> > - Sate Padang Mak Syukur, Food Court Pasaraya Blok M
> > - Sate Padang, Plaza Pondok Indah, yang jualan Bo'ong kebanyakan udah
> > bukan orang Padang lagi
> > - Soto Padang Jl. Pintu Air, Ps. Baru
> > - Restoran Aceh di Ps. Baru, deketnya Antara: Masakannya dicampur pake
> > rempah-rempah, termasuk Ganja, tapi ueenaakk
> > - Rumah Makan Medan Jaya, Gule Kepala Ikan sama Asam: ganja (?) nya
Ok
> banget
> > - Ayam Pop RM Sederhana: paling enak sih yang di Sabang
> > ===========================================

> > M. ASIA

> > - Lemon Grass (Le Meridien) offers an all Asian menu
> > - Asiatique (The Regent) has the best Asian fusion
> > - Curry likers will love Hazara and Shah Jahan (Sahid Jaya Hotel)

> > CHINESE
> > For classic Cantonese cuisine eaten in luxury, try:

> > - Pagoda Restaurant (Dusit Mangga Dua),
> > - Dragon Court (Sheraton Media),
> > - Remaja (Chineese), Komp. Mal Kelapa Gading
> > - Hua Ting (Millenium Sirih Jakarta),
> > - Shang Palace (Shangrila Hotel),
> > - Samudra Shark's Fin (Hotel Mulia),
> > - Crystal Jade Palace Int'l (Wisma BNI 46), Teratai (Borobudur),
> > - Lotus Court (Hotel Omni Batavia)

> > Szechuan lovers will want to go to :
> > - Xin Hwa (Mandarin Oriental)
> > - T'ang (Aston Atrium)
> > - Tien Chao (Gran Melia) offer traditional Cantonese Cuisine and
> > Dim Sum on the weekend.
> > - Try also Ming (Rasuna Said)
> > And for tempting Thai food, there's:
> > - Sukhotai (Sheraton Media)
> > - Lan Na Thai

> > For exotic Malaysian dishes, try :
> > - Mat Dollah (Sarinah building)
> > - Al Nafoura (Le Meridien) offers delicious Lebanese Food
> > - Cinnabar has an Asian/international mix

> > Japanese
> > Recommendations include :

> > - Nadaman (Shangrila),
> > - Tanpa Nama (Jepang), Jl. Kebun Binatang, Cikini
> > - Roku-roku (Jepang), sepanjang Jl. Fatmawati (dekat 5 a sec)
> > - Aoi (Le Meridien),
> > - Keyaki (Sari Pan Pacific Hotel),
> > - Shima (Aryaduta Hotel),
> > - Bushido (Hotel Sahid Jaya),
> > - Nippon-kan (Jakarta Hilton),
> > - Sumire (Grand Hyatt),
> > - Kirishima (Gran Melia Jakarta),
> > - Kahyangan (Presiden Hotel),
> > - Miyama (Borobudur)
> > - Tokio Joe (Mandarin Oriental)

> > Those with a penchant for sushi and sashimi should visit :
> > - Sushi Ipachi (Wisma Kyoei Prince),
> > - Kashi-No Ipachi (Wisma BNI 46),
> > - Nogiku (Atlet Century),
> > - Niwa (Aston Atrium),
> > - Edogin (Hotel Mulia)
> > - Ryoutei AOI (Le Meridien)
> > ===========================================

> > N. GADO-GADO / KETOPRAK
> > - Gado-gado Jl. Cemara (dekat Ps. Boplo), bumbunya pake kacang mede
> > - Gado-gado Jl. Kertajaya, jejeran Jl. Adityawarman
> > - Gado-gado Jl. Kertanegara
> > - Gado-gado Jl. Daksa
> > - Gado-gado Gelora, Ps Tebet Barat lantai basement
> > - Ketoprak Jl. Sunda (dekat Sarinah), deketnya GM sama Inter Studi
> > - Ketoprak Jl. Borobudur kalo ini deket kantor Divisi Tehnik Masima
> > - Ketoprak di Lapangan Parkir Pacuan Kuda Pulo Mas
> > - Ketoprak Atma Jaya, didalem Kantin Kampus Unika Atma Jaya
> > - Ketoprak STEKPI, dekat lapangan parkir STEKPI
> > - Ketoprak Jl. Ciragil
> > - Ketoprak Jl. Cikajang
> > ===========================================

> > O. SIOMAY / BAKPAU / LUMPIA
> > - Siomay Dorongan Borobudur
> > - Siomay Bulungan, depan GOR Bulungan
> > - Siomay Bandung, Jl Cipete.
> > - Siomay Senayan, Plaza Senayan Lt. Dasar, dekat Hero
> > - Bakpau Theresia, dekat kompleks Gereja Theresia
> > - Lumpia Jakarta, Jl. Pecenongan
> > ===========================================

> > P. PEMPEK / OTAK-OTAK
> > - Pempek Jl. Garuda, Kemayoran
> > - Pempek Jl. Radio Dalam
> > - Pempek di depan Lapangan Blok S, sebelah salon: Top!!
> > - Otak - otak Jl. Sangaji, Tanah Abang:mahal oi... tapi es kelapa +
> > kopyornya enak lho!
> > - Otak-otak deketnya Mesjid Istiqlal: yang jualan pake dorongan
> > ===========================================

> > Q. MARTABAK
> > - Martabak Favorit Bandung Rawamangun, depannya Apotik Rini Rawamangun
/
> Tiptop
> > - Martabak Mesir Kubang, Jl. Sahardjo
> > - Martabak Bandung, di Manggarai jalan Minangkabau
> > (3A kalau nggak salah mereknya)
> > - Martabak Tendean, di Restoran Mbok Berek Tendean
> > - Martabak Bandung Fatmawati, dkt Perempatan Cipete, yang enak yang
> > sebelahnya Toko Karpet
> > - Martabak Bangka TOMANG, tempat persisnya gue lupa
> > - Martabak Spotlite, (1) Jl. Fatmawati; (2) Jl. Cinere Raya
> > - Martabak Bandung Blok M, deketnya Duta, Barito
> > - Martabak Pela, cabangnya martabak Barito
> > - Martabak Bangka yang deket RCTI, deket toko buah
> > - Martabak Telor Cikini, seberang Hias Rias, didepan pengadilan tinggi
> > - Martabak Bandung Santiago, di jl. Fatmawati, depan showroom
> > Suzuki/Citra Asri Buana,
> > kalo dari Blok A, setelah Pasar Cipete, sebelum jalan Sawo.
> > ===========================================

> > R. TAHU / TOGE GORENG / KERAK TELOR
> > - Tahu Isi Tiptop, Rawamangun
> > - Toge Goreng Ps. Baru, belakang Metro, Gg. Tua Pek Kong
> > - Tahu Campur - di Jln. Ateri Pondok Indah, seblm perempatan
> > Komplek KOSTRAD (sore-malam)
> > - Kerak Telor PRJ, pokoknya kalo yang jual orang Betawi pasti enak
> > - Di pelataran RuKo Pondok Indah Plaza, biasanya mangkal deket Mc
Donald
> > - Di Monas, deket Gambir
> > - Pas PRJ di Kemayoran
> > ===========================================

> > S. ES / JUICE / ANEKA MINUMAN / ICE CREAM / KUE-KUE

> > - Juice Duren Ps. Cikini
> > - Pancake Es Cream nya Cafe Regal
> > - Tiramisu-nya Nanini Cafe Plaza Senayan
> > - Ice Capucinno - nya Ola La Café
> > - Baskin Robins
> > - Es Doger Jl Besuki
> > - Es Krim Ragusa (Italia), Jl Veteran
> > - Es Duren Matraman, Jl Matraman Raya
> > - Es Kelapa / Kopyor - Otak-otak Jl. Sangaji
> > - Es Doger / Es Kelapa Jl. Karawang
> > - Es Palu Butung, jualannya di Sop Konro, atau restoran Makasar
> > - Es Podeng Blok S, temenannya Sate Blok S
> > - Es Teler 77, masih enak ngga sih
> > - Es Kelapa / Kopyor - Otak-otak Sangaji
> > ===========================================

> > T. ASINAN / RUJAK

> > - Asinan Jl. Kamboja, depan Tiptop Rawamangun
> > - Rujak Ulek/Serut/Juhi di Jl. Sabang depan Robinson
> > - Di depan Markas KODAM JAK-SEL, dari Jl. Arteri Pondok Indah,
> > yang mo ke PI, pas di perempatan KOSTRAD, belok kiri, - 100 meter
> > sebelah kiri (ada pas siang doank)
> > - Rujak Aceh di Pasaraya Blok M
> > ===========================================

> > U. KUE

> > - Kue coklat Maison Benny, Jl. Cikini, dekat TIM
> > - Pistales SMA III, Jl. Setia Budi
> > - Kue Tradisional Ny. Ali, Jl. Kramat Pela
> > - Toko Kue TV Jl. Cikajang: enak!!!
> > - Martin, Pal Merah
> > - Kue Basah Blok M, Jl. Palapa 5 No. 21 Kedoya,Jakbar
> > Telp. 021-5828721, HP. 08128201011
> > Terima Pesanan Partai besar
> > ===========================================

> > V. ROTI BAKAR

> > - Roti Bakar Edi, terkenal sejak jaman taon 80'an,
> > di Jalan Daksa, ada jualan Nasi Uduk + Ayam, kalo pesen bilang aja,
> > Nasi Uduk Ayam Injek-injek
> > - Roti Bakar Wiwied, Jl Fatmawati, depannya ATM BCA Fatmawati,
> > deket Komp. Keuangan
> > - Roti Bakar Pondok Indah, deket RS Pondok Indah
> > - Roti Bakar di Bunderan PSKD IV Blok M
> > ===========================================

> > W. PUBS and CLUBS
> > Pubs and Clubs Guide

> > Aphrodite,Post-fitness party place in Klub Rasuna
> > Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. C 22 Tel: 5263150

> > Arios
> > Blok M's premier live music venue with good food and cocktails.
> > Hotel Ambhara, Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 1 Kebayoran Baru, Ph. 270
0800

> > Balemang Boheme
> > Bohemian-themed music venue catering to executive partygoers.
> > Jl. Wijaya I No. 53 Kabayoran Baru, Ph. 723 3977-8

> > The Bar
> > Sophisticated jazz bar with good musicians.
> > Regent Hotel, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Ph. 252 3456

> > Barbados Huge, pirate-themed, live music and eating venue.
> > Jl. Kemang Raya No. 68 Tel. 7199346

> > B.A.T.S
> > A popular after work expat haunt. Serves everything big.
> > Kota BNI, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav 1, Ph. 570 7440

> > BC's
> > Lively, young crowd with dance music and slick blazing bar trick.
> > Next to Hard Rock Café, Jl. Thamrin

> > Bengkel
> > Impressive modern techno club with one of the best sounds systems
> around.
> > Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Sudirman Lot 14, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Ph. 515
5008

> > Blueprints Bar
> > Personable staff offers hotel guests and Slipi residents a comfortable
> > atmosphere. Bulevar Park Plaza, Jl. S. Parman Kav. 93-94, Ph. 569
60888

> > Upstairs at Brasserie
> > Comfort and sophistication unite in this wine bar and cigar lounge.
> > Plaza Bisnis Kemang 1, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 2, Ph. 7183422

> > Bu Gils
> > Amsterdam style bar with a cozy atmosphere inside and terrace outside.
> > Taman Ria Senayan, Laguna Ria Building, Ph. 574 7650

> > Champions
> > Huge sports bar with burgers, fajitas and Asian food.
> > Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10, Ph. 719 9041

> > Cinnabar
> > One of the most tasteful and modern designs in town and latest places
> > for the in-crowd.
> > Ph. 390 3615

> > CJs
> > One of the best bars in town in Jakarta's trendiest hotel.
> > Hotel Mulia, Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan, Ph. 574 7777

> > Cuba Libre
> > Latin bar with cocktails and cigar lounge upstairs from Domus.
> > Jl. Veteran I, Ph. 344 7288

> > Club 45
> > Smart, trendy bar for the upper class set on weekends
> > Jl. Mahakam I No. 17 Blok M Ph. 7208888

> > The Face Bar
> > Trendy, ethnic and atmospheric bar above Lan Na Thai, Ph. 325 037

> > Fashion Café
> > Brought to you by Naomi Campbell et al.
> > Wisma BNI Ground Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Ph. 574 4488

> > Front Row
> > Taman Ria Senayan Jl. Gatot Subroto Ph. 5747231

> > Gypsy Bar and Wayang Restaurant
> > Eclectic music in a traditional gypsy erotic style atmosphere.
> > Jl. Iskandarsyah I/9, Kebayoran Baru, Ph. 727 94243

> > Happy Dragon
> > Hotel Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Ph. 612 8811

> > Hard Rock Café
> > The right mix of good live music and DJ sounds. Always full and
lively.
> > Sarinah Building, Jl. Thamrin, Ph. 390 3565

> > Jalan Jalan
> > Bar, Live music, disco, pool table, chill-out area,
> > revolving restaurant and Japanese restaurant.
> > Menara Imperium, JL. HR Rasuna Said, Ph. 835 3979

> > Jamz
> > City's leading jazz club with great crowds. Lippo Sudirman Grand
Suite,
> > Jl. Garnisun Dalam 8, Ph. 574 5670-72

> > Jimbani
> > Balinese décor, Spanish Mexican menu, live reggae, funk and latin
> sounds.
> > Jl. Kemang Raya 85, Ph. 717 91537

> > Kelts
> > Jakarta's own authentic Irish pub. Hotel Gran Melia, Ph. 526 8080

> > Komodo Airways
> > Famous for it's delicious pizza. Hotel Atlet Century, Ph. 571 2094

> > Lamborghini
> > Lively café with a motor racing theme. Taman Ria Senayan, Ph. 574 7020

> > Manna by Dionysius Wine Lounge
> > Comfortable, fashionable wine bar. Modern, jazzy and latest place
> > for the in-crowd.
> > Taman Ria Senayan, East End Bldg, unit 101, Jl. Gatot Subroto Ph.
> 5745494

> > Mario's Place
> > American-style eatery with cool bar downstairs and live music.
> > Ground Fl., Menteng Plaza Ph. 3917301

> > Mata Bar
> > Youngest, funniest place around, where the unpretentious crowd is
> > out to party, aided by some very silly theme nights. Tunes are
strictly
> > mainstream dance, hip-hop and some crowd pleasing Indonesian pop
> favorites.
> > Can get packed. Great view. See restaurant entry.
> > Metropolitan II building, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Ph. 571 0064

> > Morgan's Classic Disco
> > Named after the classic convertible that dominates the pub's décor.
> > Hotel Aston Atrium, Ph. 344 2826

> > Musro
> > Techno music and ancient Greek décor.
> > Borobudur Hotel, Jl. Lapangan Banteng, Ph. 384 2050

> > New Age Bar
> > Upstairs from Hazara, it's a must for pre or post dinner drinks.
> > Ph. 315 0424

> > News Café I and II
> > Two slick and modern upmarket cafes with varied menus and first class
> food.
> > Jl. Kemang Raya, Ph. 717 92575.
> > Setiabudi Building I, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Ph. 525 7376

> > O'Hagans
> > Irish bar aiming at greater authenticity than the others,
> > including Guiness and Kilkenny on tap. Cold atmosphere but great pub
> grup.
> > Hotel Menara Peninsula,
> > Jl. S. Parman 78 Slipi Ph. 5350888

> > Oishii Lounge Extension of the funky Japanese restaurant
> > Jl. Kemang Raya No. 2 Ph. 7197607

> > O'Reillys
> > Stylish upmarket hangouts with live music in the evenings and great
bar
> food.
> > Grand Hyatt, Jl. MH Thamrin, Ph. 390 1234

> > Prego
> > At the forefront of taste and style with minimalist décor, a mirrored
> bar,
> > and smart bathrooms. The tiny dancefloor pasks out easily to some
> excellent
> > dance, garage and drum and bass.
> > Wisma Iskandarsyah, Ph. 723 5123

> > Paprika Highly trend and modern wine lounge and restaurant
> > Jl. Wahid Hasyim No. 55A Ph. 3144113

> > Planet Hollywood
> > The world's 16th planet Hollywood is right below the Studio 21
multiplex
> > cinema on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Ph. 526 7827

> > Retro
> > This big, slick club-in-a-hotel is presently the in place among
> > trend-obsessed Jakartans. Smart, colorful decorations, a spectacular
> > light show and a crisp, clear sound system make a night out here
> > a sensual extravaganza. DJs keep the upmarket public grooving to
> > a funky dance set with some R & B, techno and disco thrown in.
> > Parking spaces, queuing times and drinks prices
> > are all at a premium.
> > Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Ph. 526 8833

> > RJ's Sport Bar and Grill Drinks, food, pool, satellite TV and
> > live music on Fri & Sat. Imperial Century Hotel 401 Bulevar
> > Jend. Sudirman, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang. Ph. 5460101

> > Salsa
> > Popular latin party place in the middle of Kemang.
> > Good pasta, good music, funky crowd and a quality pool table.
> > Jl. Kemang Selatan Raya, Ph. 719 5556

> > Stanford Arms
> > Genuinely authentic British pub with good beers and an
> > excellent steak and kidney pie. This and friendly staff make it an
> > after work drinking venue of choice.
> > Hotel Ambara, Blok M, Ph. 270 0888

> > Stix
> > Great food and targeted advertising make this a popular venue.
> > Park Lane Hotel, Ph. 828 2000

> > TGI Fridays
> > American bars for those who like drinking imported beers and watching
> > barmen juggle their shakers. Komplek Taman Ria Senayan, Ph. 574 2083
or
> > Ascott Hotel, Kebon Kacang, Ph. 391 6868

> > The Tavern
> > Refreshingly there are no gimmicks at this relaxing, hospitable
> > hotel bar famous for its hot-stone steaks - a sizzling experience.
> > Aryaduta Hotel, Jl. Prapatan, Ph. 231 1239

> > Tiga Puluh
> > The 30s style music bar at Le Meridien Hotel. Resident band
> > attitude plays 'jam swing' on an impressive central stage.
> > Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Ph. 251 3131

> > Yacht Club
> > Live music venue in the north. Sheraton Media,
> > Jl. Gunung Sahari, Ph. 626 3001

> > Waroeng Kemang
> > Ph. 719 0371-74

> > Menara Pisa
> > Crowded young people, live music, good pizza and pasta and ice cream.
> > Jl. Gereja Theresia, Menteng.

> > ·Arios
> > Blok M's premier live music venue with good food and cocktails.
> > Hotel Ambhara, Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 1 Kebayoran Baru,
> > Ph. 270 0800.

> > ·Balemang Boheme
> > Bohemian-themed music venue catering to executive partygoers.
> > Jl. Wijaya I No. 53 Kabayoran Baru, Ph. 723 3977-8.

> > ·The Bar
> > Sophisticated jazz bar with good musicians.
> > Regent Hotel, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Ph. 252 3456.

> > ·B.A.T.S
> > A popular after work expat haunt. Serves everything big.
> > Kota BNI, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav 1, Ph. 570 7440.

> > ·BC's
> > Lively, young crowd with dance music and slick blazing bar trick.
> > Next to Hard Rock Café, Jl. Thamrin.

> > ·Bengkel
> > Impressive modern techno club with one of the best sounds systems
> around.
> > Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Sudirman Lot 14, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Ph. 515
5008.

> > ·Blueprints Bar
> > Personable staff offers hotel guests and Slipi residents a comfortable
> > atmosphere.
> > Bulevar Park Plaza, Jl. S. Parman Kav. 93-94, Ph. 569 60888.

> > ·Upstairs at Brasserie
> > Comfort and sophistication unite in this wine bar and cigar lounge.
> > Plaza Bisnis Kemang 1, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 2, Ph. 718 3422.

> > ·Bu Gils
> > Amsterdam style bar with a cozy atmosphere inside and terrace outside.
> > Taman Ria Senayan, Laguna Ria Building, Ph. 574 7650.

> > ·Champions
> > Huge sports bar with burgers, fajitas and Asian food.
> > JL. Kemang Raya No. 10, Ph. 719 9041.

> > ·Cinnabar
> > One of the most tasteful and modern designs in town and latest
> > places for the in-crowd. Ph. 390 3615.

> > ·CJs
> > One of the best bars in town in Jakarta's trendiest hotel.
> > Hotel Mulia, Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan, Ph. 574 7777.

> > ·Cuba Libre
> > Latin bar with cocktails and cigar lounge upstairs from Domus.
> > Jl. Veteran I, Ph. 344 7288.

> > ·D-Bar
> > Smart, modern décor and mainstream dance music.
> > Live band on Wednesday and Thursday.
> > Jl. Kemang Selatan 2, Ph. 780 5610.

> > ·The Face Bar
> > Trendy, ethnic and atmospheric bar above Lan Na Thai, Ph. 325 037.

> > ·Fashion Café
> > Brought to you by Naomi Campbell et al.
> > Wisma BNI Ground Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Ph. 574 4488.

> > ·Gypsy Bar and Wayang Restaurant
> > Eclectic music in a traditional gypsy erotic style atmosphere.
> > Jl. Iskandarsyah I/9, Kebayoran Baru, Ph. 727 94243.

> > ·Happy Dragon
> > Hotel Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Ph. 612 8811.

> > ·Hard Rock Café
> > The right mix of good live music and DJ sounds.
> > Always full and lively.
> > Sarinah Building, Jl. Thamrin, Ph. 390 3565.

> > ·Jalan Jalan
> > Bar, Live music, disco, pool table, chill-out area,
> > revolving restaurant and Japanese restaurant.
> > Menara Imperium, JL. HR Rasuna Said, Ph. 835 3979.

> > ·Jamz
> > City's leading jazz club with great crowds.
> > Lippo Sudirman Grand Suite, Jl. Garnisun Dalam 8, Ph. 574 5670-72.

> > ·Jimbani
> > Balinese décor, Spanish Mexican menu, live reggae, funk and latin
> sounds.
> > Jl. Kemang Raya 85, Ph. 717 91537.

> > ·Kelts
> > Jakarta's own authentic Irish pub. Hotel Gran Melia, Ph. 526 8080.

> > ·Komodo Airways
> > Famous for it's delicious pizza. Hotel Atlet Century, Ph. 571 2094.

> > ·Lamborghini
> > Lively café with a motor racing theme. Taman Ria Senayan, Ph. 574
7020.

> > ·Mata Bar
> > Youngest, funniest place around, where the unpretentious crowd is out
to
> > party,
> > aided by some very silly theme nights. Tunes are strictly mainstream
> dance,
> > hip-hop and some crowd pleasing Indonesian pop favorites. Can get
> packed.
> > Great view. See restaurant entry.
> > Metropolitan II building, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Ph. 571 0064.

> > ·Morgan's Classic Disco
> > Named after the classic convertible that dominates the pub's décor.
> > Hotel Aston Atrium, Ph. 344 2826.

> > ·Musro
> > Techno music and ancient Greek décor.
> > Borobudur Hotel, Jl. Lapangan Banteng, Ph. 384 2050.

> > ·New Age Bar
> > Upstairs from Hazara, it's a must for pre or post dinner drinks. Ph.
315
> > 0424.

> > ·News Café I and II
> > Two slick and modern upmarket cafes with varied menus and first class
> food.
> > Jl. Kemang Raya, Ph. 717 92575.
> > Setiabudi Building I, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Ph. 525 7376.

> > ·Prego
> > At the forefront of taste and style with minimalist décor, a mirrored
> bar,
> > and smart bathrooms. The tiny dancefloor pasks out easily to some
> excellent
> > dance,
> > garage and drum and bass.
> > Wisma Iskandarsyah, Ph. 723 5123.

> > ·O'Reillys
> > Stylish upmarket hangouts with live music in the evenings and great
bar
> > food.
> > Grand Hyatt, Jl. MH Thamrin, Ph. 390 1234.

> > ·Retro
> > This big, slick club-in-a-hotel is presently the in place among
> > trend-obsessed
> > Jakartans. Smart, colorful decorations, a spectacular light show and a
> > crisp,
> > clear sound system make a night out here a sensual extravaganza.
> > DJs keep the upmarket public grooving to a funky dance set with some R
&
> B,
> > techno and disco thrown in. Parking spaces, queuing times and drinks
> prices
> > are
> > all at a premium.
> > Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Ph. 526 8833.

> > ·Padi Padi
> > Stylish bar. Ph. 7179, 1405.

> > ·Planet Hollywood
> > The world's 16th planet Hollywood is right below the Studio 21
multiplex
> > cinema
> > on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Ph. 526 7827.

> > ·Salsa
> > Popular latin party place in the middle of Kemang.
> > Good pasta, good music, funky crowd and a quality pool table.
> > Kemang Selatan Raya, Ph. 719 5556.

> > ·Stanford Arms
> > Genuinely authentic British pub with good beers and an excellent steak
> > and kidney pie. This and friendly staff make it an after work drinking
> > venue of choice.
> > Hotel Ambara, Blok M, Ph. 270 0888.

> > ·Stix
> > Great food and targeted advertising make this a popular venue.
> > Park Lane Hotel, Ph. 828 2000.

> > ·TGI Fridays
> > American bars for those who like drinking imported beers and watching
> barmen
> > juggle their shakers.
> > Komplek Taman Ria Senayan, Ph. 574 2083 or Ascott Hotel, Kebon Kacang,
> Ph.
> > 391 6868.

> > ·The Tavern
> > Refreshingly there are no gimmicks at this relaxing, hospitable hotel
> bar
> > famous for its hot-stone steaks - a sizzling experience.
> > Aryaduta Hotel, Jl. Prapatan, Ph. 231 1239.

> > ·Tiga Puluh
> > The 30s style music bar at Le Meridien Hotel. Resident band attitude
> plays
> > 'jam swing' on an impressive central stage.
> > Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Ph. 251 3131.

> > ·Yacht Club
> > Live music venue in the north. Sheraton Media, Jl. Gunung Sahari, Ph.
> 626
> > 3001.

> > ·Waroeng Kemang
> > Ph. 719 0371-74.

> > ·Menara Pisa
> > Crowded young people, live music, good pizza and pasta and ice cream.
> > Jl. Gereja theresia, Menteng

Are You Drinking The Right Tea?

1. People who use their "brain" to work or students who study hard day and night
--- should drink more chrysanthemum Tea.

2. People who need a lot of body energy to work or those people that do a lot of exercise everyday
--- should drink Wu Loong Tea.

3. People who travel on a bike or work in dirty and polluted places
--- should drink Green Tea.

4. For people who likes to sit down all day long and not doing anything even exercising
--- must drink Green Tea and Flower Tea.

5. People who smoke and drink alot of alcoholic drinks
--- should drink more Green Tea.

6. Carnnivore ( those people who must eat meat at least once a day, or feel sick or not feeling well
--- try to drink some Wu Loong Tea.

7. People who go to the washroom too often or too less
--- should drink more Honey Tea

8. People with high cholesterol and high blood pressure
--- Wu Loong Tea,Green Tea.

9. Those who work with computers everyday
--- need to drink a Lot of Tea (any tea will do).

Whenever you are working with the computer, you should make some tea, drink it when you are free.

Drinking Tea is healthy, it can protect and prevent the harmful Ultraviolet light from harming us (when using computer).

Furthermore, it can also cure us when we are tired and help making our body feel fresh again.

Dengue Fever...

What is Dengue?

  • Dengue is a serious viral disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito, Aedes aegypti.
  • Dengue occurs in two forms: dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever.
  • Dengue fever is a severe, flu-like illness that affects older children and adults but rarely causes death.
  • Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a second more severe form, in which bleeding and occasionally shock occur, leading to death; it is most serious in children.
  • Persons suspected of having dengue fever or DHF must see a doctor at once.
  • Dengue haemorrhagic fever is a deadly disease and early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Unless proper treatment is given promptly, the patient may go into shock and die.
  • The symptoms of dengue fever vary according to the age and general health of the patient. Infants and young children may have a fever with a measles-like rash, which is difficult to distinguish from influenza, measles, malaria, infectious hepatitis and other diseases with fever. Older children and adults may have similar symptoms or symptoms ranging from mild illness to very severe disease.
Characteristics of Dengue Fever

  • Abrupt onset of high fever
  • Severe frontal headache
  • Pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement
  • Muscle and joint pains
  • Loss of sense of taste and appetite
  • Measles-like rash over chest and upper limbs
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Characteristics of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever & Shock
  • Symptoms similar to dengue fever
  • Severe and continuous stomach pains
  • Pale, cold or clammy skin
  • Bleeding from the nose, mouth and gums and skin bruising
  • Frequent vomiting with or without blood
  • Sleepiness and restlessness
  • Constant crying
  • Excessive thirst (dry mouth)
  • Rapid weak pulse
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Fainting
  • Who is most affected?Children, tourists and travellers are usually at a higher risk for Dengue transmission. However, adults living in endemic areasare in danger too.
When do Dengue mosquitos bite?
Dengue mosquitoes bite in the early morning and the late afternoon.

Where does the Denque mosquitoe live?
The mosquito rests indoors, in closets and other dark places. Outside, they rest where it is cool and shaded. The female mosquito lays her eggs in water containers in and around homes, schools and other areas in towns or villages. The larvae, known as wigglers, hatch from the mosquitoe eggs, and live in the water for about a week; they then change into a round pupal stage for one or two days, after which the adult mosquito emerges, ready to bite.

Where does the Denque mosquitoe breed?
Dengue mosquitoes breed in any water-catching or storage containers in shaded or sunny places. Favored breeding places are- Barrels, drums, jars, pots, buckets, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks, cisterns, bottles, tins, tyres, pans, plant saucers and roof gutters, refrigerator drip pans, catch basins, drains, soak-away pits, cement blocks, cemetery urns, plant leaf axils, bamboo stumps, tree cavities and a lot more places where rainwater collects or is stored.

How is Denque spread?
Dengue is spread by the bite of an infected female, Aedes aegypti mosquitoe which has got the dengue virus by taking a blood meal on a person who is ill with dengue. The infected mosquito then transmits the disease through its bite to other people who in turn becomes ill, and the chain continues.

There is no way to tell if a mosquito is carrying the dengue virus, therefore people must protect themselves from all mosquito bites, which will also protect against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.

How can Denque be prevented?
As there is no drug to cure dengue or vaccine to prevent it, there are two key measures that can be applied to prevent the spread of Dengue.

Elimination of mosquitoe breeding places
  • Cover water containers -Tight covers on water storage containers, will prevent the mosquitoes laying their eggs there. If the cover is loose, mosquitoes can go in and out.
  • Septic tanks and soak-away pits -Cover and seal these, so that dengue mosquitoes cannot breed there.
  • Removal of rubbish -Garbage articles and other rubbish found around houses can collect rainwater. They should be removed or smashed and buried in the ground or burned, where this is permissible.
  • Biological control -Mosquito wigglers can be controlled by small larva-eating fish, such as guppies. These fish can be found in streams or ponds or obtained through pet shops. Bacterial pesticides will also kill mosquito wigglers.
  • Chemical control -Safe and easily used larvicides such as temephos sand core granules can be placed in water containers to kill developing wigglers.
Prevent mosquitoe bites
People can protect themselves from mosquito bites by using any of the following means:

  • Mosquito coils and electric vapour mats -Slow burning mosquito coils or electric vapour mats are effective in the rainy season, just after sunrise and/or in the afternoon hours before sunset, when dengue mosquitoes bite.
  • Mosquito nets -Nets placed over sleeping places can protect small children and others who may rest during the day. The effectiveness of such nets can be improved by treating them with permethrin (a pyrethroid insecticide) . Curtains (cloth or bamboo) can also be treated with insecticide and hung at windows or doorways, to repel or kill mosquitoes.
  • Repellents -Mosquitoe repellents can be applied to exposed parts of the body where mosquitoes bite. Care should be taken in using repellents on small children and the elderly.
  • Screens -Screens on windows and doorways are effective protection against the entry of mosquitoes in homes.
  • Protection of people sick with dengue -Mosquitoes become infected when they bite people who are sick with dengue. Mosquito nets and mosquito coils will effectively prevent mosquitoes from biting sick people and help stop the spread of dengue.
Source of information:
A fact sheet on Prevention of Dengue by Division of Control of Tropical Diseases and Division of Communicable Diseases, World Health Organization
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