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My youngest sister Dien Sitohang and Eric Primasetio get married on 30th October 2011. The holy matrimony service was conducted at St. Anna Catholic Church Duren Sawit Jakarta at 13.00 hr. Father Joseph Situmorang, SJ preside over the mass which attended by families, relatives and friends of Diens and EricsThe wedding reception held at Puri Caping Gunung, Camp Wisata Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

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I wish all my moslem friends a very happy Eid el Fitri, 1st Syawal 1431 H.Selamat Hari Raya.

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SADA DOHANYA SATUONLY ONEOleh/ by: MarsadaSada do mataniari binsar/ Hanya satu matahari yang terbit/ there is only one sun risesboi do i manondangi sasude/ namun ia bisa menerangi semuanya/ but it shines everythingAi bulan i pe ro ito/ bulan itu pun datang sayang/ the moon also comes over sweetheartna boi do manondangi sasada ho/ dia pun bisa menyinari engkau seorang/ it can shine just for

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"This World Cup is my ultimate dream,” the Oranje captain told FIFA.com in April 2009. Handed the armband when Bert van Marwijk took over the Netherlands reins in the summer of 2008, the evergreen Feyenoord full-back will be bringing an end to a 14-year love affair with the national team in South Africa. Unsurprisingly, he hopes to bow out with a winner’s medal, having yet to taste the same

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http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/highlights/video/video=1269571/index.html

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Holland's striker Aarjen Robben celebrates his goal to Uruguay on 73th minutes in 2010 FIFA World Cup Semifinal match on Tuesday, 6 July 2010.The Netherlands will face either Spain or Germany in the Final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after beating Uruguay by the odd goal in five in the first of the tournament’s semi-finals at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium. Bert van Marwijk’s side

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Anugerah Tour & Travel Tanjungpinang is organizing a concert of neo traditional Batak arts titled “A Night in Lake Toba in Music, Songs, Dances and Poet” in Tanjungpinang on 1st July 2010 and Batam 3rd Juli 2010.The concert will bring to stage the young and talented Batak traditional musician Hardoni Sitohang and his Neo Traditional Group and the renowned author and poet Idris Pasaribu. Both

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Maksud diadakannya even kesenian ini adalah:Berpartisipasi dalam mendukung promosi Pariwisata Kepulauan Riau dan Danau Toba melalui even pertunjukan budaya nusantara dalam hal ini etnis Batak;Adapun tujuan diadakannya event ini adalah: Menyediakan even hiburan bagi warga Bintan dan Batam dan sekitarnya serta para wisatawan lokal maupun maca negara yang berkunjung ke Bintan dan Batam;Membantu

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Nama hari Batak dalam sebulan:1. Artia (hari pertama dalam bulan) 2. Suma 3. Anggara 4. Muda 5. Boraspati 6. Singkora 7. Samisara 8. Artia ni Aek 9. Suma ni Mangadop 10. Anggara Sampulu 11. Muda ni mangadop 12. Boraspati ni Tangkup 13. Singkora Purasa 14. Samisara Purasa 15. Tula 16. Suma ni Holom 17. Anggara ni Holom 18. Muda ni Holom 19. Boraspati ni Holom 20. Singkora Moraturun 21. Samisara

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Saya hanya seorang warga negara biasa yang tinggal di sebuah pulau tidak terkenal di propinsi yang mungkin juga tidak begitu diperhitungkan di Indonesia. Seringkali ini membuat perasaan minder untuk mengambil inisiatif mengajak saudara sebangsa yang lain untuk memperdulikan sesuatu apalagi sampai ke taraf menggalang solidaritas publik.Tetapi krisis listrik ini membuat saya harus keluar dari

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Oleh: Suhunan SitumorangMENURUTKU, tak seluruhnya benar anggapan atau pendapat yang mengatakan bahwa perempuan menjadi inferior dalam sistem sosial masyarakat Batak--dan sebaliknya, lelaki, berposisi superior. Benar, etnis Batak menganut garis patrinial, namun tak berarti hak dan kedudukan perempuan jadi tereduksi oleh sistem tersebut secara ekstrim.Baiklah kita amati dan buktikan dalam aktivitas

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Bangunan Pusat Agama Malim di Huta Tinggi Laguboti Toba Samosir (Foto: Petrus M. Sitohang)Pengantar:Hanya sedikit diantara kita, termasuk orang Batak sekalipun, yang mengenal komunitas Parmalim, sebuah komunitas masyarakat Batak Toba (sebagian besar) yang menjalankan kepercayaan asli dan berakar pada kebudayaan Batak. Mereka meyakini Sisingamangaraja sebagai salah seorang nabi, penerima wahyu

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Oleh: Petrus M. SitohangSelama satu bulan terakhir ini, sebagian besar perhatian kita dan mungkin juga bangsa ini, tersedot oleh skandal Bank Century yang sangat memalukan ini.Saya sebut memalukan karena setidaknya untuk tiga alasan di bawah ini:1. Skandal semacam ini sudah pernah terjadi sebelumnya di tahun 1997 yang terkenal dengan kasus BLBI. Kasus BLBI muncul ke permukaan setelah Badan

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Oleh: Limantina SihalohoHari ini, 14 Januari 2010, Pejuang HAM Tapanuli Tengah, Pastor Rantinus Manalu Pr dari Komisi Justice and Peace Keuskupan Sibolga, kembali menghadap kepolisian negara di Markas Besar Kepolisian Sumatera Utara (Mapoldasu). Ini pemeriksaan kedua terhadap Pastor Rantinus dengan tuduhan merambah hutan register 47 di Barus Utara, Tapanuli Tengah (Tapteng). Dinas Kehutanan dan

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Gus Dur,Seingatku kita tidak pernah bertemu bukan? Tidak selama yang kuingat. Meskipun aku telah mengikuti sepak terjangmu sejak engkau memimpin Forum Demokrasi di zaman orde Baru dulu. Sebuah usaha yang mengingat situasi ketatnya cengkraman kekuasaan atas kebebasan berpendapat, hanya bisa berlangsung karena dirimu yang memimpin.Tetapi meskipun begitu, kepedulianmu terhadap orang-orang kecil

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Rosmen Situmorang, sedang memberikan beberapa pemberitahuan mengenai persiapan acara Perayaan Natal Punguan Sipitua Ama yang akan datang di awal pertemuan. Rosmen Situmorang saat itu ditunjuk sebagai Ketua Panitia Perayaan Natal Punguan Sipitu Ama tahun 2009. Pomparan Ompu Tuan Situmorang Sipitu Ama adalah perkumpulan dari keturunan marga-marga Situmorang, Siringoringo, Rumapea dan

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We wish all our friends where ever they are a glorious, joyful, peaceful and merry Christmas 25 December 2009Selamat Hari NatalWarmest regards,Petrus M. Sitohang &Lenny PurbaTanjungpinang Bintan Island Kepulauan Riau Indonesia24 December 2009

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KRONOLOGI DAN KETERLIBATAN SAYA PADA KEBUN KARET MASYARAKAT DI PURBATUA, KEC. BARUS UTARA 1. Pendahuluan Saya, P. Rantinus Manalu, Pr, Pastor Keuskupan Sibolga bertempat tinggal di Jln. Maraden Panggabean No. 68 Sibolga dipanggil ke Kantor Polda Sumatera Utara, untuk dipriksa sebagai tersangka kasus Tindak Pidana “Mengerjakan, menggunakan dan atau menduduki kawasan hutan secara tidak sah dan atau

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By: Sandrine Germain(EN) Kayu Dalam Arsitektur Tradisional BatakTranslated with the help of http://www.reverso.netExtracted from my end study report, pages 75 - 78.___________________________________________Names and uses of the woods were essentially given to me by Mr Monang NAIPOSPOS from Laguboti, Mr HUTAPEA from Panamean and Mr S.H. SIRAIT from Ambarita. The Latin translations are the fruit

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If you want to know how a gorgeous duet and a damn good sexy female saxophonist make a fantastic music video just check out Rod Stewart and Amy Belle on "I don't Want To Talk About It".Some one labelled it as "Best live video ever". I'm totally agree with it.

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Posing with First Admiral Mohamad Sri Darojatim, Commander of Tanjungpinang Naval Base after the flag rising ceremony at the Governor House.

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MEDAN, KOMPAS.com — Hajatan budaya dan pariwisata bertajuk “Pesta Danau Toba 2009” akan digelar di Danau Toba, Parapat, Kabupaten Simalungun, Sumatera Utara, mulai Rabu (7/10) besok hingga Minggu (11/10). Acara ini diharapkan dapat mendongkrak citra pariwisata Sumatera Utara. "Target utama kita adalah mendongkrak citra pariwisata Sumut di mata dunia bahwa daerah kita ini aman dan nyaman untuk

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Indonesian first family posing after casting their vote in Bogor yesterday (left to right): Eddy Baskoro (president second son), President Yudhoyono, Mrs. Ani Yudhoyono and their daughter in law Anissa Pohan.Vox populi vox Dei. Indonesian people have made it very clear during the presidential election yesterday, 8 July 2009. They want President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to continue to lead

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The time is up for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He has failed to deliver his presidential campaign in 2004. The economy is worsen today than when he took office. Unemployment rate keep increasing, basic commodities prices soaring, fuel price more than double compared to 5 years ago and university tuition fees are tremendously expensive. Now less student can afford to enter University compared to 10

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My eldest son Patrick and I at Bintan Lagoon Golf Course, 21 May 2009

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Oleh: Petrus M. SitohangLahirnya tiga pasangan calon Presiden dan wakil presiden yang maju ke pemilihan presiden tanggal 9 Juli 2009 nanti mengejutkan banyak orang tidak terkecuali saya. Sebagaimana kita semua tahu, Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) memutuskan untuk berpasangan dengan Dr. Boediono, seorang guru Ilmu Ekonomi yang terkemuka dari Universitas Gajah Mada dan sangat dihormati

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Oleh: Petrus M. SitohangIndonesia baru saja sukses melangsungkan Pemilu Legislatif yang ketiga sejak era reformasi. Era yang dianggap banyak orang sebagai awal kebangkitan dan pembentukan kembali demokrasi khas ala Indonesia.Dikatakan khas ala Indonesia karena sistim demokrasi perwakilan yang diterapkan di Indonesia bukan sistim presidensial ataupun sistim parlementer murni. Di Indonesia Presiden

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Seperti sudah diprediksi pada survei-survei sebelumnya, survei Lingkar Survei Indonesia (LSI) empat hari menjelang pemilu juga menguatkan prediksi bahwa pertarungan sengit hanya akan terjadi pada tiga partai. Partai Demokrat, PDI Perjuangan, dan Partai Golkar masih berpeluang untuk saling mengalahkan.Ketiga partai ini diperkirakan memperoleh suara lebih dari 12 persen dan

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Oleh: Petrus M. SitohangAda satu hal yang saya amati membuat Pemilu tahun ini berbeda dari pemilu-pemilu sebelumnya yaitu kehadiran internet. Memang pada saat pemilu 2004 atau sebelumnya teknologi internet juga sudah ada, namun belum seluas saat ini.Teknologi internet dan hasil-hasil ikutannya seperti blog pribadi, situs berita sampai jejaring sosial Facebook membuat kita lebih mudah memperoleh

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Gedung DPRD TanjungpinangOleh: Petrus M. SitohangDalam sebuah sessi internal Gabungan Komisi DPRD Tanjungpinang untuk membahas RAPBD Tanjungpinang 2009 awal bulan Februari yang lalu, para anggota dewan tersebut berdebat mengenai pengertian kata integritas. Saat itu waktu sudah menunjukkan pukul 22.00 lebih. Saya berada di sana sebagai tenaga konsultan yang tugasnya membantu DPRD untuk

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Website Harian KOMPAS http://www.kompas.com/ hari Jumat, 6 Feruary 2008 memberitakan bahwa Menteri Luar Negeri Amerika Serikat yang baru Hillary Clinton akan mengunjungi Indonesia pada tanggal 18-19 Februari 2009 dalam rangkaian lawatan kerja luar negerinya yang pertama sejak dilantik bulan Januari 2009 lalu. Pilihan untuk memulai pekerjaan diplomasinya dengan tour ke Asia merupakan perubahan

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I wish all my Chinese friends and colleagues a very happy, healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year of Bull. GONG XI FA CHAI

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By: Petrus M. SitohangBarack Hussein Obama, Jr., son of a Kenyan who born in Hawaii from a white mother and spent about 4 years of his childhood in Indonesia, was sworn in as 44th United States President in Washington DC yesterday 20th January 2009 together with Vice President Joseph Biden.President Obama took oath of his office before millions of people gathering in Washington DC and watched by

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JAKARTA. Pemerintah akan menyusun sebuah aturan baru untuk mempercepat penyusunan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah (APBD). Dengan peraturan baru ini maka diharapkan pemda dan DPRD akan lebih bersinergi sehingga keterlambatan pembuatan APBD bisa dihilangkan.Menurut Mardiasmo, Dirjen Perimbangan Keuangan Departemen Keuangan (Depkeu), saat ini mereka sedang mencari formula yang tepat untuk

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From Bintan Island Indonesia,To all our friends where ever they are.We wish every one:A very Merry Christmas 25 December 2008 andA happy and lucky New Year 1 January 2009.Selamat Hari Natal dan Tahun Baru.Horas.Warmest regards from your friends in Tanjungpinang, Bintan Island Indonesia:Petrus SitohangLenni PurbaGloria SitohangHilary SitohangPatrick SitohangGianpaolo Sitohang

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Simanindo 1905 (Photo: KITLV collection) Batak people during "Onan" (market day) on the Toba lake bank, 1910 (Photo: KITLV collection). Houses in Palipi, 1915 (Photo: KITLV collection)Kepala Negeri Urat (Chief of Urat) and his family, 1945 (Photo: KITLV collection) Batak woman making thread in Samosir, 1925 (Photo: KITLV collection) Batak village and the pre Christian Batak thomb, 1910 (Photo:

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Teks dan Foto: Charlie M. SianiparSebagian daerah di Tano Batak menyebutnya intir intir. Bahasa Kerennya Zanthoxylum acanthopodium. Tanpa andaliman, masakan khas Batak seperti naniarsik, naniura dll akan terasa tidak lengkap. Tumbuhan ini belum dibudidayakan, kebanyakan tumbuh liar ditepi hutan yang semakin menipis. Dari daerah tapanuli dikirim ke kota kota besar di Indonesia. Di Jakarta dapat

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Serenity at the dawn in Toba lake Sumatera Indonesia. Photo: Jenriko Silalahi, Jakarta

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VATICAN CITY, 7 NOV 2008 (VIS) - Made public yesterday afternoon was the final declaration of participants in the First Seminar of the Catholic-Muslim Forum, which took place in Rome from 4 to 6 November on the theme: "Love of God, Love of Neighbour".Each of the two sides in the meeting was represented by 24 participants and five advisers who discussed the two great themes of "Theological and

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Pope Benedict XVI's Address at the Conclusion of the Catholic-Muslim Forum at the VaticanNovember 7, 2008Dear Friends,I am pleased to receive you this morning and I greet all of you most cordially. I thank especially Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran as well as Shaykh Mustafa Ceriæ and Mr Seyyed Hossein Nasr for their words. Our meeting takes place at the conclusion of the important Seminar organized by

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Oleh: Petrus M. SitohangBarack Obama, anak seorang keturunan muslim Kenya dari seorang ibu warga kulit putih akhirnya terpilih menjadi Presiden Amerika Serikat ke 44 dalam pemilu tanggal 4 November 2008. Obama mencatat sejarah menjadi warga AS keturunan Afrika yang pertama terpilih menjadi presiden negara terkuat dunia tersebut. Obama saat ini berusia 47 tahun, menikah dengan Michelle LaVaughn

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Oleh: Humphrey H. Samosir*)Apa kira kira yang tergambarkan oleh masyarakat International jika ada dua kata yang berbunyi: American Value.Banyak yang akan seragam dengan pemikiran bahwa nilai budaya di America sudah campur aduk dari degradasi kumpulan nilai Nadir socio-cultural suatu bangsa yang berbudaya tinggi. Artinya banyak anggota masyarakat international yang tidak mengerti karena kurang

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Bersama rombongan Pemuda Katolik Kepulauan Riau dan Kota Tanjungpinang berpose bersama dengan Walikota Tanjungpinang Ibu Suryatati A. Manan di kediamannya pada kesempatan berkunjung untuk merayakan Hari Raya Idul Fitri pada tanggal 1 Oktober 2008. Dai kiri ke kanan: John, Petrus M. Sitohang (Ketua Pemuda Katolik Kepulauan Riau), Ibu Suryatati A. Manan (Walikota Tanjungpinang), Aloysius Dhango (

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Paman saya yang temuda Drs. Muara Sitohang, yang dalam keluarga besar kami juga dikenal sebagai Amani Mona Sitohang telah berpulang ke rumah Bapa surgawinya dengan tenang pada hari ini Selasa 23 September 2008 kira-kira pukul 03.00 di kediamannya di Kisaran Asahan Sumatera Utara.Dia meninggalkan kami semua yang sangat berduka dengan kepergiannya terutama tante saya D. br. Tampubolon dan dua orang

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Martogi Sitohang when performs at Toba Dreams Cafe Jakarta 2008 (Photo: Charlie Sianipar)Martogi Sitohang is one of few Batak young musicians who is trying to preserve and promote Batak music by putting together modern and other ethnic music instruments into his music. The other young Batak musician who also tries the same effort is Viky Sianipar. Martogi himself master in almost all traditional

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Beberapa teman alumni SMP St. Markus Jln Kelapa Gading III Cililitan Jakarta Timur ketika berkunjung ke gedung sekolah yang mereka tinggalkan 27 tahun yang lalu. Baris depan (dari kiri ke kanan): Lamtiur Simatupang, Irine, Tiurma Damanik, Nuzha Agustiawati dan Heru Restiadhy. Baris belakang (dari kiri ke kanan): Valentino Donald Sample, Mulia Simatupang, Andre Waluyo Priambodo, Adrianus Titut,

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Manatar Sitohang, one of the most active and passionate member of SITOHANG brotherhood mailing list gets married today, 1 August 2008 in Lumban Suhi-suhi Samosir Island, North Sumatera. Manatar is marrying his fiancee Monika Sagala from Pematang Siantar.Manatar and Monika exchange their wedding vows today before the priest of Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (The Church of Batak Protestant) in

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A Batak Gondang group in Parmalim costum when in performance.In the past, the Batak ancestor dwelled in Batak land in peace and harmony. They believe in and praise the Ompu Mula Jadi Nabolon, the Almighty God. Before the influence of Islam and Christianity, Batak people praise Ompu Mula Jadi Nabolon by performing sacrification and prayer ritual accompanied with music and dance.In order to

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Satu lagi keturunan Sitohang yang berbakat alami dalam seni musik. Michael Sitohang, saat ini berusia 11 tahun dan baru naik ke kelas 6 Sekolah Dasar. Dia tinggal bersama orang tuanya di Tangerang wilayah pinggiran Jakarta. Ayahnya Rimson Sitohang secara sengaja memang mendidik Michael bermain semua alat musik batak seperti Sarune (serunai), Sulim (seruling), Taganing dan lain-lain. Saat ini

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MESKI terkesan lamban dan kurang tegas; sebagian anggota Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah (DPRD) Kabupaten Samosir, Sumatera Utara, akhirnya mengeluarkan pernyataan bersama menolak alih fungsi kawasan hutan Tele jadi kebun bunga dan agrowisata. Tapi ironisnya, gergaji mesin dan alat-alat berat milik investor asal Korsel masih terus menggasak hutan alam di tepi Danau Toba itu.Penolakan tersebut

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Heifer International IndonesiaHeifer International merupakan lembaga nirlaba dan pertama kali memulai program pengembangan masyarakat di Indonesia pada tahun 1982 melalui program bantuan ternak kambing dan domba. Baru pada tahun 1997 kantor perwakilan Heifer International di Indonesia didirikan.Heifer International Indonesia sendiri secara legal terdaftar sebagai sebuah cabang dari Heifer

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Wakil Bupati Samosir Ober Sagala Rabu (11/6) meresmikan sanggar bacaan di desa Palipi. Sanggar bacaan “Vita Dulcedo” binaan LSM Heifer Internasional itu untuk saat ini masih berada di balai desa. Namun, secara spontan Ober mengatakan akan ditampung anggaran untuk membangun balai desa itu. Pemkab Samosir sangat mendukung sanggar bacaan Vita Dulcedo ini. "Kita berharap adanya sanggar ini semakin

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Sebagaimana perkumpulan marga-marga Batak lainnya, Punguan Sitohang dohot Boruna (perkumpulan keturunan marga Sitohang) biasanya mengadakan pertemuan rutin bulanan di salah satu rumah anggotanya. Di luar pertemuan bulanan yang biasanya disertai arisan, perkumpulan ini juga bertemu pada saat salah seorang anggotanya mengadakan acara syukur dan gembira seperti: pernikahan anggota keluarga, memasuki

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Minggu kedua di bulan Desember. Suasana ruang rapat annual staff performance appraisal (penilaian kinerja tahunan karyawan) di sebuah resort di Bintan tempat si Horas bekerja. Terjadi adu argumentasi yang cukup panjang antara Rajinder Sukumaran, seorang insinyur keturunan Tamil India, kepala Departemen Maintenance di mana si Horas ditempatkan dengan Daniel Goodman, General Manager resort asal

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Penampilan si Horas memang jauh dari keren. Maklumlah dia dibesarkan di desa Urat Samosir yang keras, makan jauh dari gizi yang memadai, dan di luar waktu sekolah kerjanya menggembala kerbau peliharaan keluarganya hingga petang. Karena ekonomi keluarga yang pas-pasan dan banyaknya adik-adiknya yang harus ditanggung, orangtuanya hanya sanggup menyekolahkan si Horas sampai tamat STM di Mogang

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By BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writer Sun Jun 8, 8:11 AM ETWASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton suspended her pioneering campaign for the presidency on Saturday and summoned supporters to use "our energy, our passion, our strength" to put Barack Obama in the White House. "I endorse him and throw my full support behind him," said the former first lady, delivering the strong affirmation that her

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Andorang so mulak tu hutana i Cina daratan, anggo ahu jotjotma marsak jala tarsonggot baenon ni si Deng Ching Qong (jaha: Teng Cing Cong) on.Nasogotan, di lobby ni kantor pajumpang ma muse dohot si Deng. Nungnga paula so hubereng nian ibana. Alai na bakko na ramah do si Deng on pittor parjolo do ibana mandapothon ahu jala las dihaol ibana do abarahu. Huhut rap mardalan tu tangga lao nakkok tu

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Di Bintan torop do nuaeng on angka halak bangso na asing marula-ulaon: gumodang mai halak Cina (sian Singapur, Malaysia, manang sian Cina); halak India songon si Rajinder Sukumaran i; sian Pilippina, songon si Leonardo Panganjagal, manang halak sian Eropa songon si Daniel Goodman i.Mansai godang do na gabe persoalan alani masalah bahasa dison. Ikkon do adong sada hata na dijalo sude jolma songon

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WASHINGTON - Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois sealed the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president. A defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton maneuvered for the vice presidential spot on his fall ticket. Obama's victory set up a five-month campaign with Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, a race between a

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If this massive logging in Tele continues and followed by the plan to turn 2,050 ha forest into flower plantation the future image of Tele will be like this: PLEASE HELP TO SAVE TELE FOREST AND TOBA LAKE. FOR TOBA LAKE IS WORLD HERITAGE... To learn further about the the environment danger Toba Lake is facing please read the following link: http://www.worldlakes.org/uploads/Toba_12.07.03.pdf

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Israel FM Tzipi Livni (in the centre, seen here with her counterpart Jordan FM Salaheddin Al-Bashir and Egypt FM Ahmed Aboul Gheit): "In my view, seeking peace is one of the sources of our national strength. It is integral to our children's education, it is the most popular word in Jewish prayer, in our songs, in our literature and poetry and in the speeches not just of our politicians but of our

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For me, good parenting is not an easy job. In fact it is indeed a though job. Especially so when you have more than one children. It takes extra patience to be good parent. They are influenced not only by what you say or do at home but also what they watch in television or what they hear from their peers in school or kindergarten. Advice from your parent may not also be applicable to current

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Some 7,000 Catholics in Bintan Island has one popular place to pay pilgrimage to St. Mary especially during the devotion month in May. The site located in Malangrapat village around 65 Km to northeast of Tanjungpinang. The site was build at the compound of the village St. Peter catholic chapel. Around 300 Catholics live in harmony with their majority Malay and Chinese neighbors in the village.

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There is no doubt that wayang, Javanese traditional puppet show, is one of the most popular traditional arts of Indonesia. Today, wayang not only performed by the Javanese but also nonjavanese Indonesian and even by caucasian and many other people around the world. Wayang not only able to express harmony as the very basic foundation of Javanese culture and philospphy of life but also demostrates

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YouTube VideosAlyssa Saufika Umari (fondly called Ify) is daughter of Gina Sonia (former news presenter of TVRI) and granddaughter of Farida Pasha, Indonesian popular movie star in the 80's. Ify is one of RCTI "Idola Cilik" contestants until end of April 2008 when she was unfortunately eliminated from the contest based on sms polling. Ify, like many other contestants of the program, has to bury

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The Sitohangs and The Siahaans in Jakarta will have a big day to celebrate these days. Perry Cornelius Parluhutan Sitohang and Regina Merry Aprilia Siahaan will make their wedding vow before the pastor of Huria Kristen Batak Protestan church in Tebet Jakarta Friday, 2 May 2008 10.00. The wedding reception will be held at Taman Museum Satria Mandala Jakarta on Saturday, 3rd May 2008 starting 19.00

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Johannes Pandapotan Purba is one of my most loyal fellow Catholic youth activists for the last 5 year. He helped me established Catholic Youth Kepulauan Riau Province chapter early 2003. Since then he has been the Chairman of Batam Branch. Joe, as we use to call him, has been very active representing Catholic Youth in Indonesian Youth Forum held in Batam untill today. Besides in Catholic Youth he

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Genesis - Chapter 1:26-28 (taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation ©. Copyright © 1996, by Tyndale Chariatable Trust)26. Then God said, “Let us make people in our image, to be like ourselves. They will be masters over all life - the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the livestock, wild animals, and small animals."27. So God created people in his own image; God patterned

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Saudara-saudaraku yang terkasih dalam Yesus Kristus: para Uskup, Imam, Bruder, Frater dan Suster, serta umat beriman yang berhimpun di sini.Saya ingin mengajak Anda semua untuk bersama saya bersyukur kepada Tuhan, bahwa Ia telah memperkenankan kita bertemu dari muka ke muka. 1. In every age the Church is on pilgrimage, journeying to the peoples of every continent, preaching the Good News of God’s

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Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd after celebrating a holy mass at the Yankee Stadium New York where 57,000 people attend (Photo: Reuters/ Mike Segar)Pope Benedict addressed the United Nations' General Assembly Friday as part of his first visit to the United States as head of the Roman Catholic Church. He commended the work of the international body, calling it "vital," but he said that

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For the last two years now, I have been the special consultant for budget and public finance administration matters to Tanjungpinang City Council (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah). This is purely professional engagement and non political as I am not affiliated to any political parties in the house.Tanjungpinang City Council building, new landmark of the city.Posing with Commision II (Finance and

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I never met this gentleman before. Despite this fact, I think I have to publish him for one reason, Monang Naipospos is the person any one must see today if you are looking for a champion in Batak culture, tradition, philosophy, way of life and its language. Why? Becuase he is not only inherit the batak culture from his parent, but live with it in the most genuine form it could be today. Besides

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Wan Ahmad Lutfi born in Tarempa Island 3o years ago. He is a proud son of Tarempa, one of the most remote islands in the northern part of Riau Archipelago Province. He ussually identify himself as "Si Anak Pulau", the son of the island, the one who is considered as the true member and the vanguard of the place. Tarempa island is part of the country oil and gas rich Natuna Regency. Wan Ahmad

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Nimrod Sitohang is one of not so many Sitohangs who live in Batam. We came to know each other through internet two months ago. Nimrod is an engineer, father of one girl Naomi Sitohang and works for a heavy equiment sparepart supllier in Batam. We never met before. But like any other Batak who still preserve the tradition well both Nimrod and I immediately feel like brother. And start talking

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By Dr. Laura Berman Say goodbye to French maid costumes. If you want to increase the amount of sex in your relationship, hand the duster to your man! A recent survey featured in Parenting magazine has found that 15% of women are aroused when their partners pitch in around the house. Additionally, a 2006 study found that men who helped with household chores were more attractive to their spouses.

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By: Dr. Laura BermanIs it possible to regain trust and intimacy after a relationship has been marred by infidelity? This question has become increasingly important as recent statistics have shown that young people are cheating on their significant others in record rates. Indeed, a recent survey performed in Australia has found that one-third of people aged 18 to 25 have cheated on their romantic

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Indonesian Catholics celebrates Easter with various activities in peace. Catholics in Tanjungpinang city of Bintan Island Indonesia ended the 40 days long pre Easter period with a play on Jesus’ walk of cross locally called “Jalan Salib”. The plays performed by the parishioner youths at the compound of the church of Christ the King on Friday 21 March 2008 morning few hours before the holy mass

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Herman Effendy, Indonesia born Singaporean is now the new Bintan Offshore General Manager effectively since beginning of March 2008. Herman Effendy was previously one of the Project Managers of Keppel Fels yard in Singapore. Now Herman will take charge of one of Keppel Fels yards which scattered in Asia, Europe and America.In doing so, Herman will be assisted by few dozens highly trained skilled

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Magnificent view of Lake Toba and Samosir island from Tele. Village on the valley just on the side of the lake is Harianboho, birth place of the famous poet Sitor Situmorang. Suhunan Situmorang was the first one who rang the bell that TELE is in danger of destruction. He emailed me and few of his Batak friends who origin or descendant of Samosir people. Apparently Mangindar Simbolon, the Regent

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My youngest son Gianpaolo Hamonangan Sitohang was born on 7 March 2006 in Tanjungpinang. Yesterday he turns 2. I insist to have simple but memorable celebration for his birthday this year although we were obeserving Catholic fasting period. Gianpaolo Hamonangan Sitohang I also felt very grateful because my dad is at home visiting us since last week.We named him Gianpaolo or Yohanes Paulus in

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If you happened to be in Medan in these few days, something interesting awaits you. Tondi Art Galery is holding an art exibitition titled "Eksposisi 7". Painting by Henry DijckstraTondi, bataks means soul, is the new happening in Medan, the biggest city in Sumatera. The galery founded by Grace Siregar in 2007 aimed at promoting modern in the capital city of North Sumatera province. Grace is a

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Dikisahkan oleh: Prof. M. Sorimangaraja Sitanggang Pada suatu hari Raja Panggana yang terkenal pandai memahat dan mengukir mengadakan pengembaraan keliling negeri. Untuk biaya hidupnya, Raja Panggana sering memenuhi permintaan penduduk untuk memahat patung atau mengukir rumah. Walaupun sudah banyak negeri yang dilaluinya dan banyak sudah patung dan ukiran yang dikerjakannya, masih terasa padanya

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A typical of Gondang Batak instruments. The musicians, locally called pargonsi, seen here, are wearing the traditional Parmalim costum. Parmalim is the original Batak religion.Gondang Batak Performs in The Maison des Cultures du Monde festival, 1995By: Arthur SimonThe larger, official gondang music accompanies ceremonial dances called tortor adat during adat festivities such as the ancestor

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The Sitohang clan produces quite a number of renowned Batak taditional artists. To name a few are the late Dahri Umum Sitohang, the founder of famous Batak opera "Dos Roha" and the late Mangumbang Sitohang, founder of the other Batak Opera "Saut Sinta Uli". Martogi Sitohang and one of his caucasion friend during performance in Los Angeles United State in 2006 (Photo: http://www.gobatak.net/

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If you think being rich is a good thing and if you believe that being rich is the function of what you do and it is not about destiny as what many people say, then this article is worth reading for.TEN TRAITS THAT MAKE YOU FILTHY-RICHby Jeffrey StrainSaving money isn't all about whether or not you know how to score screaming bargains.It has more to do with your attitude toward money.Just think of

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For the first time Senator Barack Obama takes the lead over Senator Hillary Clinton after the Democrat primaries in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (POTOMAC) 12 February 2008:Four fabolous women for Obama, from left: Michelle Obama, Caroline Kennedy, Maria Shriver Schwarnegger, and Oprah WinfreyElection Center 2008 - Election & Politics News from CNN.comTotal delegates tally after 12 Feb

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This is what the highly respected first black American General says about the ongoing American Presidential election primary.WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican who served under President Bush, said Friday he may not back the GOP presidential nominee in November, telling CNN that “I am keeping my options open at the moment.” “I have voted for members of both

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The Supertuesday aftermath leave the Democrats a question to answer and decides: "Who can do better against the most likely Republican President Candidate John McCain?" A new poll indicates Obama does better against McCain than Clinton. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)(CNN) — It's a question both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have raised since John McCain's initial surge in the polls: Which

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In an effort to boost investment in the province of Kepulauan Riau, Indonesian Vice President Mr. Jusuf Kalla officiates 5 projects located in the area designated for the impending Bintan Free Trade Zone in Bintan today, 8 February 2008. The occasion took place at PT Wira Bahari Kencana premise where the KeppelFels, Pte Ltd Indonesian subsidiary PT Bintan Offshore operates. Mr. Jusuf Kalla signs

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I joined PT Bintan Resort Cakrawala (formerly PT. Bintan Resort Corporation) in September 1995 as a bachelor Accountant. I feel myself lucky get involved in the history making of the development project of the first ever integrated international class beach resort on Bintan Island Indonesia. PT Bintan Resort Cakrawala was initially a joint venture between Indonesian Salim Group and Singapore

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Caroline Kennedy endorses Obama - Yahoo! NewsNEW YORK - The daughter of President John F. Kennedy endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, saying he could inspire Americans in the same way her father once did."I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them," Caroline Kennedy wrote in an op-ed posted Saturday on the Web site of The

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Greetings from Indonesia,I have tried to buy this T Shirt from Obama For President Official Website http://store.barackobama.com but they seemed don't entertain purchase order from countries other than The United States.Product code: TS00046Price: US$ 25Size: MediumI would greatly appreciate if anyone willing to help me buying this T Shirt and send to my adress in Indonesia. Please email me at:

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I'm not trying to meddle with American own business. But after remotely watching the caucus in Iowa and New Hampshire Election Primary, there is a new inspirational mesage the US Senator for Illinois Barack Obama(D) is sending out to the whole world.I think if the American people give Obama a chance to be next President of USA this time, it will mean the new chapter in American history. And I

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In fulfilment of one of our weeding vouws, I and my wife brought our youngest child Gianpaolo Hamonangan Sitohang, born 7th March 2006, for baptism at the Church of The Heart of St Mary Immaculata Tanjungpinang on the 2nd day of Christmas 26 December 2007. Father Marianus Manse, celebrated a mass for the occasion in which 33 other children received their baptism, the first sacrament in the

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May the joy of Christmas reach everyone on earth;May the Christmas carols give the new strenght to those who are in sick;May the prayer of Christmas bring about new hope and peace to people in Irak, Palestine, Darfur, Lebanon, Myanmar, Timor Leste and Papua;May the clebrations of Christmas inspire world leaders to seek peace and prosperity to the nations and the protection of nature and

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My second child Hilary Marito Sitohang turns 5 years old 13 December 2007. Yesterday she celebrated her birthday together with her friends at St. Bernadette Kindergarten. Hilary in front of her classroom decorated for her birthdayAlthough she had been awaited the party for weeks before, but shee seemed not very comfortable being the centre of attention of a crowd event by her own classmates. But

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Before this, I have met few Catholic Bishops. I still remember during my childhood I attended a holy mass celebrated by Archbishop of Medan Mgr. Pius Datubara, OFM Cap. in Kisaran. I received my confirmation sacrament from Bishop of Jakarta Mgr. Leo Sukoto, SJ. I also met with Mgr. Herman Joseph Pandoyoputro O. Carm. during his installation ceremony as Bishop of Malang in Malang, during which I

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All Catholics in Tanjungpinang and its sorrounding areas have one important event to celebrate jubilantly this year: The 75 years Anniversary of Church of Heart of St. Mary Immaculate.The church, located at the hilly side of the city Diponegoro Street, facing the busy Port of Tanjungpinang underneath officially was built in 1932.Before Batam city is developed, it was the main church of

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The Indonesian ethnically, culturally and religously diversed youths organisations pledged for unity in one nation, one country and one national language: Indonesia in it's 2nd Youth Congress in Jakarta 28 October 1928. This event, popularly known as "Sumpah Pemuda" is considered as one of the most important milestones in Indonesian national movement and fight against Dutch colonial toward an

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