1978: Promosi Hotel Sahid (Jadul Banget)

Ini merupakan arsip "IKLAN/SPAM" kertas yang saya terima pada tahun 1978 yang lalu... Ya, jadul banget! Bagi yang lupa, atau yang tidak pernah mengalami masa tersebut, tahun 1978 merupakan salah satu tahun saat bapak pembangunan Soeharto kembali diangkat menjadi presiden untuk kesekian kalinya. Seputar sidang umum MPR awal tahun tersebut, ABRI masuk ke kampus, seiring dengan berhentinya kegiatan ajar-mengajar di perguruan tinggi dan sekolah lainnya. Setelah ''normal'' kembali pada pertengahan tahun, pemerentah ORBA (Orde Baru) memutuskan untuk memperpanjang sekolah, yang semula dimulai awal tahun, menjadi pertengahan tahun. Dengan kata lain, extra 6 bulan tambahan dengan gerakan ''Normalisasi Kehidupan Kampus'' (NKK) dari Daoed Joesoef.

Tersirat, bahwa pada awal 1979 akan dilangsungkan Konferensi Komputer Nasional (KKN), yang secara tahunan diselenggarakan oleh IPKIN (Ikatan Profesi Komputer dan Informatika Indonesia). IPKIN --- merupakan organisasi "bergengsi" pada zamannya ---berdiri pada tahun 1974 yang beranggotakan para profesional dalam bidang Komputer dan Informatika.

Sehubungan KKN tersebut, Hotel Sahid menawarkan penginapan dengan tarif USD 30, atau kurang dari 50% tarif mereka dewasa ini. Ternyata, fasilitas standar saat itu ialah: ''Central AC'', ''Lemari Es'', ''Tilpon'', dan ''Televisi''. Selain itu, juga tersedia fasilitas ''Travel Biro'', ''Kantor Penerbangan'', ''Apotik'', ''Minishop'', ''Restaurant'', ''Bar'', ''Newstand'', ''telex'', ''tenis court'', dan ''kolam renang''. Jelas-jelas, tidak tersedia ''HOTSPOT'', ''kabel UTP/Internet'', ''faksimili'', ''YouTube'', ''FaceBook'', serta "CNN" atau ''BBC''.

Yang paling menarik, ternyata di Hotel Sahid sedang ada ''sesuatu yang baru'', yaitu ''sistem video''. Gunanya? Agar ''dapat menikmati acara TV tambahan yang menarik disamping acara TVRI''.

LOL!

PS:
Pada catatan kaki tertulis ''Cable: Sahidotel''. Artinya kalau mengirim telegram ke hotel tersebut, cukup dengan alamat kawat ''Sahidotel''. Satu kata dibatasi 9 huruf, sehingga huruf ''H''-nya dihilangkan. Alamat kawat kira-kira setara dengan domain zaman ini.

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Qapla!

--- Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim
--- --- --- revisi 03--17-Aug-2021

Facebook Forever

In most countries in the Arab world, Facebook is now one of the 10 most-visited Web sites, and in Egypt it ranks third, after Google and Yahoo. About one in nine Egyptians has Internet access, and around 9 percent of that group are on Facebook — a total of almost 800,000 members.

ABC News reporting that backstage, President Carter appeared to snub President Clinton on his way out to the platform. Anybody notice that? Apparently, Carter is upset Clinton rejected his friend request on Facebook.

Facebook is more like a utility for (re)-connecting with others that we have known or we want to know. How about Friendster? It is perhaps the same but with a younger and funkier community.

Ref:

1. Revolution, Facebook-Style by SAMANTHA M. SHAPIRO, NYT JAN. 25, 2009
2. Tonight Show by Jay Leno.
   

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--- Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim
--- --- --- revisi 03--25-Dec-2022

The Haunt of Orde Baru

Kalau bapak Presiden ada hajatan, semua stasiun TV akan secara serempak memutar (relay TVRI) sebuah acara bernama "Laporan Khusus". Itulah yang terjadi jadul (jaman dahulu) Orde Baru. Eh, saat bapak Obama dilantik menjadi presiden, semua stasiun TV secara serempak menayangkan acara tersebut! Weleh... weleh...

Catatan tambahan: bisa jadi, Obama merupakan satu-satunya presiden Amrik yang hafal Pancasila serta dididik dengan kurikulum jaman Orde Baru!

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--- Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim
--- --- --- revisi 02--25-Dec-2022

Academic Letter of Recommendation Samples

Please help yourself to assemble an Academic Letter of Recommendation. I am using "Mr. Mumbo Jumbo" at "M.J. University" as an example. It would be best if you replaced that with your purpose. Apology, this a la carte was shamelessly ripped off from many web sites:

To Whom It May Concern

1. I am writing this reference at the request of Mr. Mambo Jumbo, who is applying for the Graduate Program at M.J. University.
2. I am writing to endorse my support for the application submitted by Mr. Mambo Jumbo for an advanced degree at your institution.
3. I am pleased to introduce Mr. Mambo Jumbo as our institution's promising and sincere student.
4. I am pleased to recommend Mr. Mambo Jumbo for admission to the Department of Voodoo Science at M.J. University.
5. I am pleased to write this recommendation for Mr. Mambo Jumbo to be admitted to your University.
6. Let me introduce Mr. Mambo Jumbo, once my student at the Department of Voodoo Science, M.J. University.
7. Recommending Mr. Mambo Jumbo, a student of mine for the past two years, is a great pleasure.
8. This letter is an academic recommendation for Mr. Mambo Jumbo as a graduate student of your University. 
9. ==========
10. I had known Mr. Mambo Jumbo since one and a half years ago when he took my Advanced Mystique course.
11. I have been Mr. Mambo Jumbo's undergraduate academic adviser at M.J. University since his admission in 1883.
12. I have known Mr. Mambo Jumbo for the past year in my capacity as a laboratory supervisor.
13. I have known Mr. Mambo Jumbo since he enrolled as an undergraduate student at M.J. University.
14. I was Mr. Mambo Jumbo's academic adviser during his undergraduate years (1883-1887) at M.J. University.
15. Mr. Mambo Jumbo has been my student for the last two years. 
16. This letter is to certify that Mr. Mambo Jumbo worked at the M.J. University as a Junior Exorcist from 1883 to 1886. 
17. Time has changed our relationship: Formerly, he was my student, but now he is my young colleague at M.J. Univerisity. 
18. ==========
19. I had taught him the subject of Applied Mystique, the backbone of Voodoo Science, for three years.
20. I have been closely acquainted with him for the past four years of his undergraduate studies at M.J. University.
21. I have known Mr. Mambo Jumbo for many years in my capacity as a Lecturer at M.J. University. 
22. I have taught him in several courses in the area of Voodoo Science.
23. I have taught him subjects like "Applied Mystique I" and "Applied Mystique II."
24. I taught him Applied Mystique during his third and fourth years. ==========
25. Based on his grades, attendance, and class participation, I'd rate Mr. Mambo Jumbo's academic performance in my class as superior. 
26. During his study, he was an intelligent, highly motivated, and hard-working student. 
27. He had also done well in his thesis writing, was well organized, and used formal language well.
28. He has a strong will to continue his study to a higher level.
29. He has an outstanding problem-solving capacity and the ability to reason through complexity.
30. He has interacted very closely with me, and I am satisfied with him the level of proficiency he achieved by him in Applied Mystique.
31. He has leadership qualities and was an active member of our student council.
32. He has the aptitude and curiosity to succeed in graduate studies.
33. He is a brilliant student who shows a spark in his undergraduate studies.
34. He is a promising young student with good academic skills and innate talents.
35. He is a promising young student with a penchant for learning. 
36. He is a sincere and brilliant student.
37. He is a sincere and promising student of our institution. 
38. He is capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
39. He is one of the most sincere, versatile, and brilliant students.
40. He is punctual and a perfectionist in his studies and assignments, which place him above all.
41. He is zestful and a versatile student. He takes part in many college functions.
42. He took "Applied Mystique I" and "Applied Mystique II" from me and earned superior grades in those classes.
43. He managed to work on his own and finished his research on time.
44. He was doing his final year project under my guidance.
45. He was doing very well compared to most other students in the class.
46. He was responsible for tutoring and lecturing various subjects such as "Applied Mystique I" and "Applied Mystique II." 
47. His careful, thought-provoking nature and ability to do hard work make him an excellent candidate for research work.
48. His proficiency and dedicated work during lectures and practicals impressed me.
49. I am delighted with his work, especially his capability to do his research.
50. I found him very sincere, responsible and dedicated to his coursework.
51. I have seen his dedicated work and inquisitive nature, which he portrayed during this project work.
52. One of his qualities was that he used to get deeply involved in his work. 
53. Regarding English language proficiency, he has an excellent command of reading and listening but still needs to improve his ability to speak and write. 
54. Suppose his performance in my class is any indication of how he will succeed. In that case, he will be a positive addition to the program. 
55. ==========
56. From my heart, he is a worthy candidate for admission to your University.
57. His concentration, systematic work, and excellent practical skills will help him achieve great success.
58. He is a deserving candidate for research work. If given a chance, Mr. Mambo Jumbo will attain success in his further studies.
59. I recommend him with great confidence.
60. I appreciate his work during his undergraduate years, and with complete confidence, I recommend him to you.
61. I strongly recommend admission to him, your graduate school, and any financial assistance you can offer.
62. I strongly recommend him for Graduate Studies at your University and financial assistance in the form of a Research or Teaching assistant-ship.
63. I am confident that he will live up to your expectation.
64. I am confident that he will be able to undertake this study, provided he is allowed to do so.
65. I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
66. If you need any additional information, you can contact me at 1-800-328-7448 or by email at mr.bragging@bullpoop.com anytime.
67. In conclusion, I highly recommend Mr. Mambo Jumbo for this academic program.
68. In short, I recommend the acceptance of his application.
69. It gives me great pleasure to recommend him to you.
70. Overall, I am delighted with his work; I am sure he would have no problem taking the graduate work. 
71. ==========
72. Should you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
73. God Bless Achmad Albar, AKA Ucok Harahap, whereas Genesis Phil Collins. 
74. ==========
75. Mr. Mumbo Jumbo has excellent communication skills.
76. His written work is clear, concise, and enjoyable to read. 
77. He demonstrated his oral articulateness in the discussion sections that were integral to the course.

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This is HOW Me Do IT! Grrr... this blog memo is mainly written for OWN PURPOSES. This post is based on "Google There, Google Here, Try That, Try This, Then Ask". Whether this is PLAGIARY or RESEARCH, there has never been a claim that this is an original work, nor is it necessarily the best solution, and not for Scopus consumption :). Please provide feedback, especially if you have alternative explanations. Hopefully, this note will be helpful in the future when you have forgotten how to solve this trivia problem.

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Qapla!

--- Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim
--- --- --- revisi 19--26-Dec-2022

Top 5 Lies About the Assault on Gaza

URL: http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2009/01/top-5-lies-about-israel%E2%80%99s-assault-on-gaza/

1. Only targeting legitimate military sites.
2. Hamas violated the cease-fire.
3. Hamas is using human shields.
4. Arab nations have not condemned these actions.
5. Israel is not responsible for civilian deaths.

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This is HOW Me Do IT! Grrr... this blog memo is mainly written for OWN PURPOSES. This post is based on "Google Here, There, and Everywhere". Whether this is PLAGIARY or RESEARCH, there has never been a claim that this is an original work, nor is it necessarily the best solution, and not for Scopus consumption :). Please provide feedback, especially if you have alternative explanations. Hopefully, this note will be helpful in the future when you have forgotten how to solve this trivia problem.

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INIlah yang KUlakukan! Grrr... memo blog ini terutama ditulis untuk KEPERLUAN SENDIRI. Tulisan ini berbasis "Google Sana, Google Sini, Coba Itu, Coba Ini, Lalu Tanya-tanyi". Entah ini PLAGIAT, entah ini RISET, yang jelas tidak pernah ada klaim bahwa ini merupakan karya asli, serta belum tentu pula merupakan solusi terbaik, serta bukan untuk konsumsi Scopus :). Mohon kiranya memberikan tanggapan, terutama jika memiliki solusi alternatif. Semoga catatan ini akan bermanfaat di masa mendatang, saat sudah lupa cara menyelesaikan masalah trivia ini.

This is the Way!

--- Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim
--- --- --- revisi 02--26-Dec-2022