October 2016 Issue #15 by Amerindo

October 2016

Forever Give Thanks,

Worship Together With Don Moen

Sinusitis

and How It Can be Treated I Am 65 Years Old Now,

Now What?

Aksi Mempesona 5 Desainer Indonesia

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elcome October! Semoga para readers menyambut bulan ini dengan penuh keceriaan dan suka cita. Karena di edisi ini, kami banyak sekali ‘kedatangan’ event-event penting yang sayang untuk dilewatkan. First of all, beberapa event fashion bergengsi yang baru diselenggarakan, menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi warga Amerika, khususnya kaum fashionista dunia. Sebut saja acara New York Fashion Week dan LA Fashion Week yang baru saja digelar tengah menjadi topik paling hangat yang memenuhi (hampir) semua pemberitaan media. Apalagi, ketika dalam pagelaran tersebut terlihat beberapa nama desainer popular Tanah Air yang ikut tampil berkreasi melalui karyakarya busana apik yang dipamerkan di atas panggung. AmerIndo telah mempersiapkan 4 halaman untuk ulasan berita LA Fashion Week kali ini. Menyambut perayaan Halloween yang jatuh pada tanggal 30 Oktober, kami pun tak lupa membahas tentang keunikan sejarah Halloween yang bisa menjadi informasi untuk para readers. Beberapa tema lain juga telah kami persiapkan, salah satunya mengenai ulasan 10 budaya asli Indonesia yang sukses menembus pasar internasional. Apa sajakah itu? Yang pasti, Batik termasuk di dalamnya. Bicara tentang Batik, budaya Indonesia yang satu ini memang sudah sangat popular. Tak heran jika Batik disahkan untuk diperingati setiap tanggal 2 Oktober setiap tahunnya. Perayaan ‘hari jadi’ Batik juga akan dirayakan dalam acara Made In Indonesia yang diadakan di Maryland, dan sudah sejak 2 tahun ini AmerIndo selalu menjadi sponsor media untuk acara tersebut sekaligus mendapat kesempatan untuk mengikuti acaranya secara langsung. Kami juga sangat senang karena bisa merayakan acara ini bersama para komunitas Indonesia dari beberapa wilayah seperti, Washington DC, Philadelphia dan Maryland. Last but not least, AmerIndo juga turut menjadi media sponsor untuk konser Don Moen (selengkapnya ada dalam cover story edisi ini) pada tanggal 22 Oktober dan Dorce Gamalama, pada tanggal 16 Oktober. So, be there! Peace & Love, AmerIndo Magazine

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table of contents

cover story

28 Pesona Batik Papua dalam Ajang Fashion Diplomacy Pukau

6 Forever Give Thanks, Worship Together With Don Moen

Warga Belanda

28 Pameran Food Ingredients Asia Terbesar Hadir di Jakarta

special report 8 Aksi Mempesona 5 Desainer Indonesia Dalam Gelaran Los Angeles

community

30 Semarak Perkenalan Sumatera Barat kepada Khalayak Florida

Fashon Week Spring/Summer 2017

12 Potensi Indonesia Sebagai Pusat Sentra Produksi

32 Hari Jadi Indonesian Community Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Perusahaan AS di Asia

(IC-ADLA) ke-15

health info

EVENT

13 Sinusitis and How It Can be Treated

34 What’s on in October?

14 LASIK - Twenty-Five Years of a Life Changing Procedure

top 10 review

find facts 36 Let’s Celebrate Halloween…

16 10 of the Most Popular Indonesian Cultures That Went International

showbiz

financial 38 I Am 65 Years Old Now, Now What?

18 Ribuan Orang Mengapresiasi Desain Anniesa Hasibuan

di New York Fashion Week 2016

ME & MY CHILD

19 Ikke Nurjanah Goes to America

40 Autisme pada Anak, Bisakah Disembuhkan?

good looking

MY CAREER

20 Memalukan, Jangan Pernah Lakukan

42 The Power of the Lunch Meeting

Kesalahan Merias Wajah Seperti Ini!

life & style

LOVE LIFE 44 These Lovebirds’ Problems Were Resolved by Couples Therapy!

22 New York Fashion Week 2016

LATEST NEWS

culinary 46 Sambal Matah

24 Festival Made In Indonesia Mendapat Award

Dari Montgomery County, Maryland

26 PDIP Pilih Ahok–Djarot untuk Pilkada DKI Jakarta 2017

devotion 48 Asal Mula Gereja Katolik

cover story

Forever Give Thanks, Worship Together With Don Moen

and recording, Don makes time to tour domestically and abroad and has performed with artists such as Chris Tomlin, Twila Paris, Sara Groves and Paul Baloche to name a few.

sk Don Moen what he does, and the answer might surprise you. He won’t say he’s a songwriter even though he’s written more than 100 songs. He won’t say he’s a worship leader even though he’s led worship on every continent but Antarctica and recorded numerous albums. He won’t say he’s a businessman or producer even though he has produced and directed hundreds of successful projects.

He also has served as worship leader for past National Day of Prayer events and as a music industry spokesperson, having been featured on Fox News, NPR and in USA Today, Don is as popular overseas as he is at home in the U.S. His travels for concerts and seminars have taken him to Ghana, South Africa, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Guatemala, Honduras, and elsewhere. Today, Don is President of Don Moen Productions in Nashville, Tennessee, where he resides with his wife Laura and five children.

If you ask Don Moen why God put him on this planet, he’ll tell you, “To be an architect who designs products and events that help people experience God’s presence in a new and fresh way.” And in more than three decades of ministry, he’s had lots of opportunity to fulfill that purpose. His discography reflects his passion to create resources for the church that lead people into an honest and intimate relationship with the Lord. In 2002, his peers recognized that lifelong commitment and presented him with the Ray DeVries Church Ministry Award.

Soon, Don Moen will perform in the Los Angeles area, precisely on Saturday, October 22, 2016 held at Covina Assembly of God, 250 E. San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA 91723 with the theme: FOREVER GIVE THANKS, Worship Together with DON MOEN. See you there!

Don has also received a Dove Award for his work on the musical “God With Us” and has received multiple Dove Award nominations for his songs, CDs and choral resources. In addition to his writing AmerIndo

Performing Indonesia: Islamic Intersections September 10–November 19, 2016 A joint presentation of the Freer and Sackler Galleries and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, in cooperation with George Washington University

Performances

Lectures

High Fashion for Muslim Wear: New Designs from Java Saturday, September 10, 7:30 pm Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

The Art of Reciting the Qur’an Hajjah Maria Ulfah, reciter; Anne Rasmussen, moderator Saturday, November 5, 2 pm Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

Strings Meet Gamelan: Chamber Music from Indonesia Momenta Quartet and Gamelan Raga Kusuma, with Ubiet and Tony Arnold, vocals Thursday, September 22, 7:30 pm George Washington University, Betts Theatre Music from Sulawesi and West Java Harmony and House of Angklung Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm Location: see asia.si.edu/events Javanese Shadow-Puppet Play: Bima’s Quest for Enlightenment Thursday, November 10, 7:30 pm Corcoran School of the Arts and Design Hamza: Five Tales Lightbulb Ensemble and guest artists Saturday, November 19, 7:30 pm Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

Islam and the Performing Arts in Indonesia Wednesday, November 9, 7:30 pm Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

Activities Martial Arts from Sumatra: Pencak Silat Saturday, November 5, 3:30 pm Corcoran School of the Arts and Design Javanese Puppet-painting for Families Sunday, November 13, 11 am and 2 pm Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, ImaginAsia classroom For further information go to asia.si.edu/performances Free tickets or reservations are required for all events—except those on November 5 and 9—and may be ordered online at asia.si.edu/events. Tickets for September 22 are available at gwutickets.com. Corcoran School of the Arts and Design: 500 17th St, NW, Washington, DC Betts Theatre: Marvin Center, 800 21st St, NW, Washington, DC Sackler Gallery: 1100 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC

OCTOBER ’16

special report

Aksi Mempesona 5 Desainer Indonesia

Dalam Gelaran Los Angeles Fashon Week Spring/Summer 2017

jang fashion week selalu dinanti para pelaku dan pencinta mode, teristimewanya lagi jika pagelaran tersebut diselenggarakan di kota kiblat entertainmen dunia, Hollywood. Pagelaran Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 2017 (LAFW SS17) baru saja digelar pada 29 September â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Oktober 2016. Bertempat di Hollywood Athletic Club, gelaran tersebut diawali dengan opening gala pada tanggal 28 September 2016 malam waktu setempat (29 September pagi waktu Indonesia). Atas prakarsa KJRI Los Angeles, pada musim ketiga penyelenggaraan LAFW ini, Indonesia mendapatkan tempat khusus sebagai Featured Country yang menampilkan koleksi 5 desainer kenamaan Tanah Air: JAJAKA oleh Ivan Gunawan, Oscar Lawalata, PURANA oleh Nonita Respati, Rinda Salmun dan Laison oleh Aurelia Santoso. Ditemui di sela-sela acara, Oscar menyampaikan harapannya bahwa ajang bergengsi insan fesyen ini dapat menjadi awal untuk memperkenalkan kreatifitas mode Indonesia kepada publik Los Angeles, dan sebaliknya. Tampil di hari pertama pada 29 September, adalah desainer Indonesia Nonita Respati yang mengeluarkan brand PURANA AmerIndo

dengan memamerkan 26 koleksi special bertema “Popsicle Brush” yang terinspirasi dari warna-warni es krim yang cerah ceria. Penggunaan kuas memberikan sentuhan unik pada desain PURANA yang dipamerkan pada malam itu. Motif jumputan pada harem pants, atasan dan terusan dari bahan melambai sangat mengedepankan unsur modern. Kesan ringan namun stylish yang ditampilkan PURANA sangat potensial untuk membidik pasar Los Angeles yang mengutamakan gaya di bawah cerahnya matahari hampir di sepanjang tahun. Kesuksesan PURANA merupakan hasil kreativitas dan kerja keras Nonita Respati, creative mind yang membidani kelahiran PURANA sejak 2008. Keseluruhan karya PURANA yang telah ditampilkan dalam promosi batik kopi “Explore Indonesia” KJRI Los Angeles senantiasa mendapatkan respon positif dari warga setempat. Alhasil, PURANA mendapat sambutan meriah dan applause panjang dari audience yang hadir. Sedangkan Rinda Salmun sukses mengusung tema “Wearable Art”, mulai dari koleksi pertama ditampilkan, sudah terdengar ungkap pujian di ruangan runway. Rinda menampilkan kain Indonesia seperti tenun Garut dan songket Palembang dominan warna maroon, hijau, perak dan multi warna. Rinda juga berani memadukan tekstil tradisional tersebut dengan bahan kulit dan bordiran kristal. Potongan garis yang tegas dan asimetris menjadikan koleksi Rinda pada malam itu tampil modern dan stylish. Pilihan Rinda untuk menampilkan tenun Garut berasal dari keinginannya untuk mempromosikan eco-fashion Indonesia di forum internasional. Pengerjaan tenun yang menggunakan alat tenun bukan mesin (ATBM) tidak hanya menghasilkan kain yang unik sesuai kreasi pengrajin namun juga ramah lingkungan. Rinda juga berharap bahwa melalui fashion show seperti LAFW, pengrajin tenun Garut semakin dikenal internasional dan mendorong adanya regenerasi. Berbeda dengan rancangan Aurelia Santoso melalui brand Laison by Aurelias, tampil memukau dengan hasil inspirasi dari military-look yang diterjemahkan menjadi tampilan gaya fashionable dan modern. Warna-warna yang lekat dengan militer, seperti hijau, abu-abu, hitam, dikemas menjadi satu padanan yang stylish. Beberapa koleksi berwarna monokrom tampil cantik dengan aksen “Military-look”. “Dengan identitas Laison sebagai brand fashion yang modern, kami memadukan unsur-unsur Indonesia menjadi koleksi ready-to-wear yang lebih mudah diterima secara global”, ungkap Aurelia. 9

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Sementara pada tampilan karya Ivan Gunawan pada 1 Oktober, desainer berbakat ini mengusung tema suku dari seri “JAJAKA”, seri ketiga Ivan untuk tahun ini. Terinspirasi oleh berbagai suku yang terdapat di Jawa, Sulawesi dan Kalimantan, Ivan menampilkan semacam patchwork, yaitu penggabungan beberapa macam batik print dalam satu baju. Padanan tersebut dipercantik dengan motif bunga berwarna terang. Untuk pria, Ivan memilih motif-motif yang lebih abstrak. Sebagai show pemuncak, model LAFW memamerkan gaun panjang menyapu lantai yang meggabungkan setidaknya tiga macam motif batik. Koleksi JAJAKA di runway LAFW SS17 tampil unik dengan aksesoris karya desainer asal Surabaya, Grace Liem. Hiasan kepala yang mengambil inspirasi dari suku Dayak ditampilkan dalam bentuk pompom warna warni. Ivan juga menampilkan alas kaki bermotif Indonesia dari Garut. “LAFW merupakan ajang internasional pertama saya, jadi harapannya dapat membuka koneksi-koneksi baru,” ungkap Ivan. AmerIndo

Pagelaran LAFW kali ini ditutup dengan aksi Oscar Lawalata yang tampil pada tanggal 2 Oktober melalui kemampuannya mengintegrasikan desain ready-to-wear dengan tekstil tradisional Indonesia. Lebih dari 20 koleksi Oscar yang dipamerkan pada malam itu didominasi warna-warni bumi seperti coklat tua, khaki dan hijau muda. Reversible jacket, padanan jaket yang dapat dipakai pada kedua sisi, luar dan dalam, dengan warna khaki dan merah mengundang reaksi apresiatif hadirin. Sedangkan reprentasi Indonesia tampil melalui sentuhan manis batik pada pinggiran baju yang tak mencolok sebagai dalaman ataupun tali pinggang. Keikutsertaannya kali ini merupakan penjajakan pertama kalinya ke wilayah pantai barat AS. Oscar juga tidak menampik terbukanya kemungkinan untuk menjajaki proyek fashion selanjutnya di Los Angeles. LAFW SS17 menampilkan 18 orang desainer, baik yang berasal dari Los Angeles maupun internasional. Menurut Arthur Chipman, Executive Producer LAFW, Los Angeles telah memposisikan diri sebagai salah satu kota kreatif terkemuka di AS. Dan untuk pagelaran kali ini, LAFW telah mengkurasi bakatbakat di bidang fesyen, termasuk kelima desainer Indonesia, yang diharapkan memberikan beragam pilihan untuk mode fesyen kota ini, sekaligus menciptakan pasar yang lebih besar di California. (By: Irina/dok KJRILA)

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special report

Potensi Indonesia Sebagai Pusat Sentra Produksi Perusahaan AS di Asia

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ndonesia berpenduduk lebih dari 255 juta jiwa, dengan 130 juta diantaranya adalah anak muda usia produktif. Mereka sangat terkoneksi dengan dunia melalui internet dan smartphone, sekitar 40% penduduk Indonesia menggunakan teknologi komunikasi tersebut”, ujar Konjen RI Los Angeles Umar Hadi di hadapan para peserta acara Explore Indonesia Business Symposium di Hotel Pantai Inn, La Jolla, California, 22 September 2016 lalu. “Tidak hanya itu, Indonesia juga memiliki sumber daya alam yang melimpah. Didukung kebijakan pemerintah RI yang pro bisnis dan investasi, Indonesia merupakan pilihan terbaik untuk menjadi sentra produksi di Asia,“ ujar Konjen Umar meyakinkan para pebisnis kawakan dari kawasan Southern California dan sekitarnya, yaitu antara lain Japan Airlines, 99 Ranch Market dan perusahaan seafood ternama Chicken of the Sea.

sudah mencuri perhatian dunia. Hal ini dibahas oleh desainer Nonita Respati yang membawa merk PURANA Indonesia dan mitra bisnisnya Hariman Halim. Nonita, bersama empat desainer Indonesia lainnya, yaitu Ivan Gunawan, Oscar Lawalata, Rinda Salmun, dan Aurelia Santoso akan menampilkan koleksi-koleksi mereka di Los Angeles Fashion Weeks (LAFW). Keberhasilan kelimanya menembus ketatnya seleksi ajang fashion bergengsi itu merupakan salah satu bentuk pengakuan dunia atas kreatifitas para desainer Indonesia. Selain itu, dipromosikan pula potensi pariwisata Indonesia yang kini tengah naik daun dan menjadi perhatian dunia, sekaligus betapa mudahnya untuk mengunjungi Indonesia yang kini sudah memberlakukan bebas visa kunjungan singkat, khususnya bagi turis berpaspor Amerika. Pemilihan tempat di Hotel Pantai Inn di kota La Jolla ini juga menjadi salah satu strategi marketing, agar para peserta simposium bisa merasakan suasana khas Bali, yang menjadi unggulan pariwisata di Indonesia.

Konjen Umar pun turut mengeksplor Indonesia habis-habisan. Dalam membuka sambutannya, Konjen RI mengulas mulai dari perkembangan perekonomian, kemajuan berdemokrasi dan toleransi Indonesia, dilanjutkan dengan program pemerintah untuk perbaikan iklim bisnis, reformasi birokrasi dan anti-korupsi, hingga proyek infrastruktur besar-besaran guna mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi. “Anda bisa lakukan apapun di Indonesia, mulai dari menjadikan Indonesia sebagai basis pasar, sumber impor barang berkualitas, sampai dengan liburan,” tambahnya.

Acara Business Symposium ini merupakan rangkaian dari kegiatan Explore Indonesia yang diselenggarakan oleh KJRI Los Angeles, bekerja sama dengan mitra komunitas Indonesian Women Alliance (IWA), dan didukung berbagai organisasi dan perusahaan Indonesia dan AS seperti Artha Graha Peduli, OUE dan House of GV. Rangkaian acara berlanjut pada tanggal 24 dan 25 September berupa promosi batik dan kopi di Santa Monica Promenade, salah satu daerah wisata favorit di Los Angeles, serta acara edukasi kopi dan batik di Fowler Museum, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Puncaknya adalah keikutsertaan lima desainer Indonesia pada LAFW yang digelar 28 September-2 Oktober. (Dok: KJRI LA)

Sambutan dari Konjen Umar tersebut dilanjutkan dengan bahasan menganai ajang jualan Indonesia, yang diawali dengan produk makanan dan minuman favorit yang sedang digandrungi, yaitu kopi. Sebagai produsen kopi berkualitas, Indonesia tentu tidak mau melewatkan kesempatan untuk terus meraup pangsa pasar biji coklat nan wangi tersebut. Di bidang fashion, karya kreatif para desainer Indonesia pun AmerIndo

HEALTH INFO

Sinusitis and How It Can be Treated

These drugs can be bought in pharmacies, however, the purchase of these drugs should be prescribed by a physician. A simple and easy way to treat sinusitis is steam therapy. Eating warm foods or drinks that can stimulate mucus or snot attached to the feathers found in the nasal cavity are other easy ways to help alleviate it. Additionally, you can also breathe in warm water mixed with salt for 20 to 30 times over a duration of 20 minutes, do this three times a day to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis. Another way is to compress warm water on the cheek by using a small towel dipped in warm water and pressing it onto your face. A third method can be a pharma drug to treat sinusitis and the drug can help remove mucus that accumulates in the sinus under the eyes and around the nose.

re you one of many people who have sinusitis? If yes, of course this can be really disturbing. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus wall caused by viral or bacterial infection. The sinus consists of four separate parts located at the rear of the cheekbones and forehead as well as on both sides of the nose and behind the eyes. So, if you have a cold or a sustained flu, it can lead to secondary infections that cause inflammation in the sinus wall. Sinusitis can be caused by nasal congestion due to colds, allergies in the lining of the nose, or a shift in the nasal cavity. Upper molar teeth infections can also cause sinusitis. Sinusitis symptoms when experienced can be recognized by checking on the nasal cavity. You can say with certainty that when affected by sinusitis your nasal cavity will have fluid like mucus with a color similar to pus and there will be swelling on the forehead. Your doctor will examine you with a Rhinoscopy procedure to look at the location of the blockage in the nasal cavity. This type of infection can also be determined by performing suction sinus fluid through a syringe to examine the causes of sinusitis. Further examination using a CT Scanner or MRI need to be done if patients are not cured after the initial treatment.

If after one week, the sinusitis worsens or reappears, you should immediately consult a doctor. Normally these conditions you have experienced aggravate sinusitis. It is advised to consult an ear, nose, and/or throat specialist (ENT) if under such circumstances. Treatment will usually be done through antibiotics, steroid drops, or sprays, and surgery if other treatments have not worked. Sinusitis caused by bacterial infections require doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s care and provision for an appropriate antibiotic. If symptoms are not reduced after 5 days of antibiotics, the doctor will usually prescribe antibiotics combined with clavulanic acid. Treatments with antibiotics will take at least 10 to 14 days. Drug steroids in the form of drops or sprays can help reduce inflammation in the sinuses. If the sinusitis symptoms experienced are not reduced after treatment with antibiotics, it is advisable to perform functional endoscopic sinus surgery (BSEF), which can effectively reduce the symptoms of sinusitis and helps the sinus be able to function normally again.

The symptoms that arise as a result of sinusitis include nasal congestion, colds, flu, facial pain, headaches, coughing, loss sense of smell and/or taste, and fevers. Symptoms will only get worse during the night. How to Treat Sinusitis: Sinusitis caused by bacteria have different methods of treatment compared to ones caused by a virus. Patients with sinusitis caused by viruses do not require antibiotics, and will heal naturally over time. Meanwhile, sinusitis caused by allergies can use antihistamine drugs such as Levocetirizine to stop allergy symptoms. If you experience mild sinusitis, you can use painkillers such as Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, nasal drops, or nasal sprays that specifically relieve symptoms of sinusitis.

When performing surgery for sinus, your nose will be sedated and any tissues that interfere with the sinus are removed. When done,they will pump a small balloon (balloon catheter) to open the sinus drainage channels. Implants will be inserted so that the sinuses remain open and that the dispensed steroids on the sinus wall can be dissolved by itself. See your doctor for any sinus issues to be sure. (By: Irina/various sources) 13

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HEALTH INFO

LASIK

Twenty-Five Years of a Life Changing Procedure 2016 is the 25th birthday of LASIK. For the past quarter century, LASIK has become a mainstream procedure, similar to that of getting braces to straighten your teeth. LASIK continues to be the most safe and effective treatment in correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Calculate how much time, effort and cost it is to invest in to your eye care. The purchase of contacts, ordering replacements before they run out if you wear disposables, the contact solutions and maintenance, the pairs of glasses you have purchase, lost and replaced, only to have to get a new pair the following year when your vision has changed. Above all the inconvenience of dealing with all the hassles of not waking up 20/20. But what if you could wake up and see clearly? What if your vision and sight was crisp, without the use of contacts, glasses or squinting?

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10 of the Most Popular Indonesian Cultures That Went International

1. Batik Batik in Indonesia, has been established as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO Oral and nonmaterial, on October 2, 2009. Since then, every October 2, Indonesia always commemorates National Batik Day. Initially, batik was first introduced to the world by former President Soeharto who was wearing a batik garment at the UN Conference. Batik is both an art and a craft, which is becoming more popular and well known in the West as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practised for centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition, and some of the finest batik cloth in the world is still made there. The word batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colourful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the cloth is ready for wearing or showing.

includes a story. On November 7, 2003, UNESCO also recognized Wayang as a spoken art culture of Indonesia in the list of “Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. Even now, you can still watch it on television or in art culture events. In fact, some programs on private television stations also often air a Wayang Orang show, interspersed with humor to make it more appealing, entertaining, and less old fashioned. 3. Reog This type of art is full of mystical and supernatural elements mashed together. Reog is a traditional performance coming from Ponorogo, East Java and generally shows the figures “Warok” and “gemblak”. A very popular Reog story is the tale of one man from the Majapahit Empire in the 15th century, named Ki Ageng lice who raised public support for a rebellion by using Reog. 4. Angklung The angklung is a musical instrument originating from Indonesia made of two to four bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame. Originally, angklung was played to call Dewi Sri (the goddess of rice) to come down to Earth, so the plants could flourish. Until now, this traditional musical instrument from West Java is still frequently played and shaken in various traditional ceremonies and national activities. In fact, angklung is also listed in the UNESCO as one of the “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”, since November 2010.

2. Wayang (Puppet) The original performing arts of Indonesia that developed in Java and Bali have been known for hundreds of years. Existing Balitung inscriptions from the 4th century proves the existence of wayang at the time, with the note “Galigi Mawayang”. Currently, there are several types of Wayang that are growing in popularity throughout the region, such as Wayang Kulit, Wayang Golek, and Wayang Orang which AmerIndo

5. Pendet Dance This sacred nuanced dance has now evolved into a ”welcoming” dance, as a result of the creation of one artist from Bali 16

8. Kecak dance The Kecak dance commonly referred to as “Cak (smack)” or the Fire Dance, is performed with as many as 150 dancers for entertainment. The dance is an artistic and dramatic dance. The dance, Kecak (pronounced [ˈketʃaʔ], alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance and music drama that was developed in the 1930s in Bali, Indonesia. Since its creation, it has been performed primarily by men, with the very first women’s kecak group starting in 2006. The forms of “Sacred” in Kecak is usually shown in terms of a psychic trance that leaves the dancers immune so that they do not burn when dancing by the fire. Unlike other dances that use gamelan as a musical accompaniment, the Kecak dance performances only combines the art of sounds that come from the mouth or cries such as “cak cak cak cak”, so that’s why this dance is called Kecak.

named, I Wayan Rindi. During ancient times, this dance was performed as a ritual at the Hindu and Pura house of worships, but now, Pendet is performed as a tribute to the guests in the Indonesian cultural events. 6. Keris Keris is an Indonesian traditional weapon which is believed to contain supernatural powers. This asymmetrical dagger was normally used by the royal family as an antique weapon. Keris itself has been used since the 9th century and is made of quality metal, even the oldest of the keris are made of metal from meteorites that fell on Earth. According to researchers, the keris contains metallic elements of titanium, a material that was new in the 20th century and was used as a coating material for space vehicles. The keris hilt is usually made of bones, horns, or wood. UNESCO declared keris as a part of the “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” on November 25, 2005.

9. Jali-jali Song Some groups believe that the Jali-jali song was born, developed, and popularized by the Chinese people who lived in the area of Jakarta through their traditional music, gambang kromong. However, the matter was perceived differently by native Betawi people who thought the song was born out of the Betawi people. The name Jali-jali is a kind of herbaceous plant that is always there in the yard of the Betawi people. Since childhood, the Betawi people were already familiar with the plant Jali-jali. They often made the fruit into a toy rifle with bullets made from bamboo slats and rubber bands.

7. Saman dance The Saman Gayo dance is a tribal dance usually displayed to celebrate important events in custom ceremonies. The lyrics used in the Saman dance is a combination of Arabic and Gayo. In some literature states, the Saman dance of Aceh was established and developed by Sheikh Saman, a scholar who came from Gayo in Aceh Tenggara. The Saman dance is quite a unique performance, because it only shows the motion of applause and other movements. The names of the movement in the Saman dance are guncang, kirep, lingang, and surang-saring (all the movement names are taken from the Gayo language). The Saman of Gayo Lues dance and surrounding areas in Aceh Province were officially recognized and included in the list of cultural heritage (non-objects) that requires UNESCO protection in the annual grand session attended by more than 500 delegates from 69 countries, international NGOs, cultural experts and media in Bali on November 22 to 29, 2011.

10. Rasa Sayange Song Rasa Sayange is a folk song from Maluku that’s been sung for generations since ancient times, as an expression of love for the environment and socialization among people of Maluku. If you listen to this song, the lyrics sound like a poem or rhyme being shouted. Unique Indonesia a must visit to explore all the rich culture. (By: Irina/various sources)

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Ribuan Orang Mengapresiasi Desain Anniesa Hasibuan di New York Fashion Week 2016

ndonesia tampaknya semakin mantap dan maju menjadi kiblat fashion muslim dunia. Satu lagi anak bangsa berhasil menorehkan prestasi yang membanggakan dalam ajang New York Fashion Week (NYFW) pada awal September ini.

seperti kimono, tunik, gaun, celana panjang, dan setelan baju. Kehadiran wanita berhijab ini memang cukup mengejutkan. Ia diundang karena awalnya, karya-karyanya hanya dikenal dikalangan industri Couture Fashion yang digelar di kota yang sama.

Melalui desain bertema D’Jakarta, perancang mode Anniesa Hasibuan malam itu mampu memukau para tamu undangan dalam ruangan The Dock, Skylight Moynihan Station, New York dan diapresiasi melalui standing ovation oleh 1.500 orang yang hadir dalam NYFW tersebut. Pada ajang kali ini Anniesa menampilkan 48 koleksi busana terdiri dari 38 busana ready to wear dan 10 busana gaun malam.

“Pertama, aku show di Couture Fashion Week, aku ikut sampai dua atau tiga kali. Ada Event Organizer dari Couture Fashion Week menyarankan untuk maju ke ajang yang lebih bergengsi lagi yaitu New York Fashion Week The Show. Artinya, ini adalah main show dari seluruh rangkaian Fashion Week. Ini top levelnya”, ujar Anniesa yang melihat New York mempunyai pasar industri muslim yang bagus.

Dengan gaya modest muslim, karya Anniesa menjadi primadona dalam acara fashion paling bergengsi di New York, yang melambungkan nama desainer Michael Kors, Marchesa dan Betsy Johnson.

Tak pelak, desain busana karya Anniesa Hasibuan ini pun mendapatkan komentar yang sangat positif dari kritikus dan kurator fashion Megan Gallhehar dari majalah Global Glam. “Saya tidak mengenal desainer ini. Tapi saat melihat koleksi rancangannya, luar biasa. Sangat indah. Saya sangat menyukai kombinasi warna biru dan detilnya,” kata Gallhehar. (Dok. GNFI)

Dalam website Elle tertulis, akan sangat mudah melupakan desaindesain baju yang ditampilkan pada NYFW, namun, tidak untuk desain yang ditampilkan Anniesa Hasibuan. Ia bukan hanya orang Indonesia pertama yang menampilkan busana di NYFW melainkan juga desainer pertama yang menampilkan koleksi busana muslim dengan hijab.

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berturut-turut sebagai ‘Penyanyi Dangdut Wanita Terbaik’ AMI (Anugerah Musik Indonesia) tahun 1997, 1998 dan 1999 itu akan berkeliling ke beberapa kota seperti Washington D.C, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh dan New York City.

Selain manggung di New York dan beberapa kota lain, Ikke berkesempatan menjadi dosen tamu dan mengajar untuk mata kuliah musik tradisional dan etnik, di Pittsburgh University, Pennsylvania atas undangan Prof. Andrew Weintraub, dosen Pittsburgh university untuk departemen musik etnik sekaligus pendiri kelompok dangdut Cowboy. Di sana, ia didaulat untuk menceritakan tentang sejarah seni dan musik dangdut, mulai dari perkembangan serta prospek dangdut di Indonesia dan manca negara.

‘America Seduced by Dangdut 2016’ digagas oleh Sireedee Entertainment. Promotor yang juga sebelumnya pernah membawa GIGI, Slank, White Shoes and The Couples Company serta Padi saat manggung di Amerika.

Dalam tour keduanya ke AS kali ini, Ikke sempat memperkenalkan album barunya yang berjudul ‘I Love Dut Kustik’. Dalam album produksi Universal Music Indonesia itu, Ikke menggarap beberapa lagu baru dan lama dengan aransemen unik dan menambah peranan akustik lebih dominan.

Rombongan Ikke Nurjanah sempat merasakan ‘Philly Cheese Steak’ yang dijamu oleh Haryo Mojopahit, direktur Dompet Dhuafa AS, yang menggelar acara bedah buku Ikke Nurjanah. Philly Cheese Steak adalah makanan khas Philadelphia, berupa burger penuh daging, keju dan kentang goreng, di kawasan South Street, salah satu pusat keramaian turis di Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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9. Kesalahan saat mengaplikasikan warna lipstik atau lipgloss Tanpa sadar, terkadang saat merias wajah kita sering memoles lipstik setelah memakai foundation dan bedak karena takut jadi kelihatan menor. Padahal, ketika bagian wajah lain sudah dirias dan bagian bibir dilupakan, ini bisa membuat wajah terlihat tidak segar. Hindari memakai warna lipstick yang terlalu gelap, karena tidak semua warna lipstik cocok digunakan semua wanita. Meskipun lipstick warna tua seperti merah dan ungu sedang menjadi tren saat ini, namun untuk warna kulit tertentu justru bisa membuat wajah lebih gelap dan tua. Bila ingin tampil lebih muda dan natural pilih warna muda atau sheer colour dengan aksen glossy.

7. Penggunaan concealer yang berlebihan Apa sebenarnya fungsi concealer? Yaitu untuk menutupi lingkaran hitam di sekitar mata dan bekas jerawat. Namun, concealer yang terlalu gelap atau terang bisa memberikan kesan wajah terlihat lelah, dan kusam. Pemakaian concealer yang berlebihan di bawah mata juga akan membuat wajah terlihat lebih tua. Sebaiknya, campur dulu concealer dengan pelembab, kemudian aplikasikan pada wajah agar hasilnya lebih natural. Jika Anda sedang mencari concealer, usahakan untuk mencoba concealer dan melihat hasilnya di beberapa pencahayaan yang berbeda.

10. Menggunakan shimmer yang terlalu mencolok Penggunaan shimmer memang bisa membuat wajah terlihat lebih berkilau dan sehat. Tapi Anda juga harus perhatikan cara penggunaannya. Hindari memakai shimmer pada seluruh bagian wajah karena hal tersebut hanya akan menonjolkan garis-garis halus pada wajahmu. Ada baiknya Anda gunakan pada salah satu bagian wajah yang ingin ditonjolkan saja, seperti pada tulang pipi atau tulang hidung. Bagi yang memiliki jenis kulit wajah berminyak, penggunaan shimmer sangat tidak disarankan, karena akan membuat wajah semakin terlihat mengilap.(By: Irina) 21

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New York Fashion Week 2016

tyle Fashion Week during New York’s Fashion Week wrapped up another incredible day; a day full of backto-back runway shows, engaging performances, and celebrity appearances. The CNN television station along with Robin Meade started the morning off with a live filming on the Morning Express show and on HLN, reporting on the Styles of Fashion Week at the Manhattan Center. A contemporary street wear style with the brand name of Control Sector, was the first show that opened the program. The ready-to-wear casual collection sported minimal designs, neutral tones, and edgy active wears. These wonderful creations kept the audience hypnotized throughout the show.

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Former Ralph Lauren designer Vedeta Hanley featured high-end luxury women’s wear while Master Pet Couturier Anthony Rubio created another captivating dog show. Each designer brought their own flair to the runway. They captivated the audience with their sleek, elegant dresses and gorgeous silhouettes. Vedeta’s collection featured bold, futuristic designs. On the other hand, Anthony Rubio’s show created a more playful and lively atmosphere as each of the models brought out puppies in coordinating outfits with them onto the runway, creating lots of excitement throughout the crowd. The closing show of the night featured a mix of many more different styles. It ranged from the refined and exquisite formal wear, luxurious resort wear, to a fun and whimsical designs for children and teenagers. The audience received Mario De La Torre’s highly anticipated line of eloquent evening wear with much enthusiasm. Then, David Tupaz’s collection brought a lively vibe to the venue with his sharp designs, which made everyone feel like they were on vacation. The final designer of the night, Bound by the Crown, put on a performance like no other. He told stories with each couture outfit and even brought out an Australian model, Madeline Stuart, who was the first model with Down Syndrome to walk down the runway.

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PDIP Pilih Ahok–Djarot untuk

Pilkada DKI Jakarta 2017

DI Perjuangan akhirnya menetapkan pasangan Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) dan Djarot Saiful Hidayat (Djarot) menjadi calon gubernur dan wakil gubernur dalam Pemilihan kepala daerah serentak pada Februari 2017.

ini sangat penting. Baik secara vertical maupun horizontal dalam mengejawantahkan nawacita dalam praktek-praktek Pemerintahan,» imbuh Hasto. Selain itu, lanjut Hasto, PDI Perjuangan menilai bahwa pasangan Ahok-Djarot mampu melanjutkan visi dan misi ‘Jakarta Baru’, yang sebelumnya diusung oleh Bapak Jokowi dan Ahok pada pilkada 2012 lalu. Setelah resmi diusung PDI Perjuangan untuk calon Gubernur dan calon wakil gubernur, pasangan Ahok dan Djarot menandatangani kontrak politik yang dinamakan Dasa Prasetya PDIP atau 10 janji. Wakil Sekretararis Jenderal DPP PDI Perjuangan Ahmad Basarah menjelaskan, 10 janji itu di antaranya penguatan ekonomi rakyat.

Pasangan Basuki Tjahaja Purnama dan Djarot Saiful Hidayat (Djarot) yang dipilih PDI Perjuangan sebagai calon gubernur dan wakil gubernur, Selasa malam, 20 September 2016 menandatangani 10 kontrak politik dengan PDI Perjuangan sebelum mendaftar ke Komisi Pemilihan Umum. Pengumuman penetapan pasangan Ahok-Djarot ini dibacakan oleh Sekretaris Jenderal PDI Perjuangan Hasto Kristiyanto di kantor Dewan Pimpinan Pusat PDI Perjuangan Jalan Diponegoro Jakarta.

Bagaimana tanggapan masyarakat? Sinaga (43 tahun) warga Jakarta kecewa dengan diusungnya Ahok oleh PDI Perjuangan. Sinaga berpendapat, Ahok tidak simpatik dalam berhadapan dengan rakyat kecil.

«Calon Gubernur Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Dan sebagai calon Wakil Gubernur adalah saudara Djarot Syaiful Hidayat,» ungkap Hasto.

“Selama ini Ahok saya lihat gak simpatik. Seperti dalam penggusuran menghadapi rakyat kecil. Sebener-benernya orang kerja, kalo komentarnya menyakiti hati orang lain itu ya tetep aja.. Politisi itu seharusnya jadi contoh bagi rakyatnya. Jadi saya cukup kecewa lah,” ujar Sinaga.

Hasto Kristiyanto mengatakan, ada empat pertimbangan mengapa PDIP memilih pasangan petahana tersebut menjadi calon gubernur dan calon wakil gubernur. Pertimbangan itu di antaranya adalah mampu sinergi dengan Pemerintah Pusat.

Berbeda dengan Sinaga, Yoedani (48 tahun) mengaku bersyukur dengan diusungnya pasangan Ahok – Djarot oleh PDI Perjuangan. Yoedani berpendapat, meski didukung PDI Perjuangan, Ahok tidak akan dengan mudah dikendalikan oleh PDI Perjuangan.

«Pasangan Ahok menegakkan negara kesatuan republik Indonesia, Pancasila dan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945, serta menjaga kebhinekaan bangsa Indonesia. – Djarot dalam pandangan PDI Perjuangan mempunyai komitmen yang teguh dalam melaksanakan ideologi PDI Perjuangan. Serta mampu bersinergi dengan Pemerintah Pusat. Sinergi

“Ahok itu bukan orang yang mudah diatur oleh partai. Justru mekanisme daripada pencalonan Ahok dari PDIP, itu di luar dari kebiasaan PDIP. Sehingga sebetulnya, bukan Ahok yang

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Pesona Batik Papua dalam Ajang Fashion Diplomacy Pukau Warga Belanda setempat, perancang busana Belanda, diplomat asing, mitra kerja KBRI Den Haag, serta para media dari Belanda dan Indonesia. Pujian pun datang dari berbagai kalangan, setelah semua koleksi busana Batik Mamayoo rancangan Ian Adrian dipertunjukkan. Diantaranya adalah dari pengamat mode Marianne van Stekelenburg dan Allan Vos, perancang busana terkenal Belanda. Lyana Odinokaja, Account Manajer Dillewijn Zwapak untuk Eropa Tengah dan Timur juga mengutarakan pendapatnya bahwa kreasi desainer yang diperagakan sangat tidak biasa dan ia belum pernah melihat fashion show yang seperti ini sebelumnya. Menurut Dubes I Gusti A. Wesaka Puja, batik Papua desainnya sederhana, tapi kesederhanaan itu justru menjadi kelebihan yang luar biasa untuk menghadirkan keindahan Papua. Selain itu, fashion juga ditujukan sebagai pemahaman budaya yang diharapkan bisa membuat siapapun dapat mengenal dan mengerti budaya lain.

arga Belanda tak kuasa membendung rasa kagumnya terhadap batik Papua yang melenggang manis dalam acara â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fashion Diplomacyâ&#x20AC;? di Grote Kerk, Den Haag. Fashion show ini digelar oleh KBRI Den Haag bersama Dharma Wanita Persatuan pada Rabu malam, 8 September 2016 waktu Belanda, untuk mempromosikan seni budaya Indonesia. Selain peragaan busana, acara juga diramaikan dengan penampilan tari Mambri dan Yospan dari Papua, serta penampilan live music dari dua penyanyi Indonesia, Lucky Octavian dan Shamilla Cahya. Pergelaran Fashion Diplomacy menampilkan koleksi Batik Mamayoo Private Collection, rumah mode di Jayapura, Papua. Diperagakan oleh model-model Belanda dan satu orang model Papua, keindahan batik Papua dengan motif ukiran kayu, burung Cenderawasih, bunga anggrek, dan ikan ditampilkan dengan citra modern dan high profile. Acara ini dihadiri lebih dari 200 orang, yang terdiri atas tamu undangan dari industri fashion di Belanda, para pengusaha

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“Misi kami tidak hanya sekedar agar orang mengenal Indonesia saja, tapi mereka juga harus mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang propinsi-propinsi yang ada di Indonesia dan tentunya keindahan serta keragaman yang dimiliki oleh setiap daerah,” tegas Yuni S Rucki, Ketua VIDA Arts and Culture yang juga adalah Ketua Panitia acara ini.

agu- lagu Minangkabau berkumandang meriah di Orlando Fashion Square Mall, Yess Center, Suite M-25, Orlando, Florida, pada tanggal 17 September yang lalu, untuk menyambut para hadirin yang beramairamai memadati ruang acara bertajuk West Sumatera: Journey of Discovery, yang dipelopori oleh VIDA Florida ( Voice of Indonesia di Florida).

“Acara ini difokuskan bagi masyarakat Florida yang berminat untuk mengenal Indonesia secara lebih mendalam, yaitu dengan mengenal kekhasan tiap propinsi di Indonesia, dan kali ini tema kami adalah Sumatera Barat” ungkap Bapak Dharma Datuara.

“Kami mulai dari langkah kecil dan perlahan kami melangkah menuju kekuatan baru Indonesia di Florida, dan kami percaya kami bisa menjadi besar di negeri Paman Florida ini,” demikian tersirat dari lubuk hati Ketua Umum VIDA, ibu Kusumo Putri Anglingkusumo.

Tiket yang dibanderol seharga $25 pun tidak dilewatkan oleh para masyarakat Florida yang dengan antusias menikmati tari-tarian khas Sumatera Barat, diantaranya adalah: Tari Pasambahan, Tari Indang/Badindin dan Tari Zapin Lancang Kuning yang dipersembahkan oleh ibu-ibu dan juga muda mudi diaspora Indonesia yang tergabung dalam VIDA dancers.

West Sumatera: Journey of Discovery menjadi pilihan tema yang diangkat VIDA Florida kali ini dengan tekad memperkenalkan Indonesia secara lebih mendalam yaitu dengan mengeksplorasi tiap kekayaan ragam budaya dan keunikan setiap propinsi di Indonesia, melalui tari-tarian tradisional, peragaan busana daerah dan tidak ketinggalan juga makanan khas dari masing-masing daerah tersebut.

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Cerminan keramah-tamahan para panitia dan anggota-anggota VIDA Florida yang menjadi duta Indonesia juga dirasakan para hadirin malam itu, sehingga meninggalkan pengalaman yang berharga dan tak terlupakan. Dengan membayar $25, para pengunjung bisa mengenal dan merasakan segala hal yang berkaitan dengan budaya Sumatera Barat, bagian belahan dunia yang sangatlah berbeda dengan tanah Florida. 31

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Hari Jadi Indonesian Community Archdiocese of Los Angeles (IC-ADLA) ke-15

idak terasa sudah 15 tahun Indonesian Community Archdiocese of Los Angeles yang terkenal dengan singkatan IC-ADLA menjadi wadah aktivitas umat katolik Indonesia di daerah Los Angeles dan sekitarnya. Bila diibaratkan sebagai seorang anak, usia 15 tahun adalah di mana anak tersebut sedang nakal-nakalnya seperti yang diungkapkan bapak Umar Hadi, Konsul Jendral Republik Indonesia di Los Angeles.

Seperti kita ketahui Romo Joseft Dowa adalah chaplain ke dua dari IC-ADLA yang bertugas dari tahun 2003 sampai tahun 2006. Misa syukur hari ini dipersembahkan oleh 4 orang romo, yaitu Romo Joseph Magdoang, pastor paroki St. Stephen Church, Romo Kanis, Romo Josef Dowa dan Romo Budi Wardhana serta Diakon Philip Hardjadinata. Selain itu ada juga frater, Sam Nasada yang sebelum menjadi frater aktif di kegiatan Mudika ICADLA, pernah menjadi pemimpin koor Mudika. Hadir di dalam misa ini juga Sr. Susan Marie Slater bekas administrator dari St. Stephen Martyr Church.

Selama 15 tahun IC-ADLA telah mempunyai 6 orang chaplain yang berfungsi sebagai bapak rohani dan aktivititas sekuler lainnya. Setiap chaplain mempunyai cara dan karakter masingmasing dalam memimpin warga katolik di Los Angeles yang mempunyai latar belakang yang beragam ini. Ke-6 chaplain itu adalah: Romo Linus Tiala, Romo Josef Dowa, Romo Stephanus Heruyanto, Romo Tulus Sudarto, Romo Budi Wardhana dan Romo Ali P. Kanisius. Romo Kanis baru bertugas di Los Angeles sejak bulan Juli 2016 kemarin.

Acara dilanjutkan dengan acara ramah tamah di hall gereja yang dihadiri oleh para undangan yang telah mengikuti misa syukur juga dihadiri oleh bapak Umar Hadi, Konsul Jendral Republik Indonesia di Los Angeles dan bapak konsul Anggiat Napitupulu berserta keluarga dan beberapa pengurus dari BKS-GICS. Romo romo yang bertugas di Southern California juga hadir antara lain Romo Ardi Budi dan Romo Leo. Ramah tamah di hall ditandai dengan acara pemotongan tumpeng oleh bapak Konjen Umar Hadi dan hiburan yang dibawakan oleh Maria Tuadi, bekas altar server yang baru saja memenangkan grand prize John Lennon song writting contest dalam kategori R&B melalui satu lagu ciptaannya berjudul : â&#x20AC;&#x153;STILLâ&#x20AC;?.

Acara peringatan hari jadi ke-15 IC-ADLA ini diperingati dengan Misa Syukur yang dihadiri oleh Ibu konsul Endang Wirawan dan keluarga serta Ketua BKS-GICS yang baru saja dilantik ibu Cynthia Indrabudhi beserta suami. Misa syukur hari Minggu tanggal 18 September 2016 tersebut sekaligus merayakan dua peristiwa penting yaitu Misa Syukur untuk hari ulang tahun ICADLA dan juga Misa Syukur untuk Romo Josef Dowa menjadi Iman Katolik yang ke-25 tahun. AmerIndo

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ADLA turut mentas menghibur warga. Bapak Konjen Umar Hadi yang senang menyanyi juga tidak ketinggalan menghibur hadirin dengan beberapa lagu dan mengiringi umat menari Poco- poco. Semoga acara syukuran ini membawa berkah bagi warga Katholik Indonesia di Los Angeles dan sekitarnya serta bisa menambah kecintaan umat atas kegiatan rohani dan aktivitas lainnya yang diadakan oleh ICADLA di gereja St. Stephen Church di kota Monterey Park, Caifornia terutama untuk menghadiri misa berbahasa Indonesia setiap hari Minggu jam 2 siang. (Stefani TuadiÂ ) 33

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DIAMOND BAR RESTAURANT WEEK Gather your family and friends and join us for a celebration of local restaurants at Diamond Bar Restaurant Week. Enjoy 7 days of lunch and dinner deliciousness with specially-priced menus. When: Saturday, Oct 8 - Friday, Oct 14 Where: At participating restaurants throughout Diamond Bar City - for complete list and more info, please check: www.DBrestaurantweek.com Festival of Disruption David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption is set to take over Ace Hotel, from the Theatre to the rooftop bar Upstairs, on October 8 and 9. The Twin Peaks director has curate the entire fest which includes a mind-bogglingly amazing lineup of musicians, actors and artists, from St. Vincent and former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant to architect Frank Gehry and Lynchian collaborators like AmerIndo

Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Dern. Very recommended! Price: $199 (general admission), $349 (VIP). Website: http:// festivalofdisruption.com/#festival When: Saturday October 8 2016 - Sunday October 9 2016 Where: The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Downtown Historic Core, 929 S Broadway Los Angeles

AfterParty @The Wallis Half-price theater tickets and a FREE drink, sounds interesting? Sign us up. Beverly Hills’ Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is introducing a new ticketing and post-show party program for select performances throughout the theater’s 2016/17 season. AfterParty @ The Wallis passes include a theater ticket (which normally starts at $55), a complimentary beverage and 34

access to a post-show gathering with Wallis artists (all for $30). Tickets will be released one week prior to each performance exclusively through the TodayTix app. The series begins with Thursday night performances of For the Record: Scorsese, a cabaret-style show culled from the soundtracks of Martin Scorsese’s films. Price: $30. Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 12–6pm. Visit official website: http://thewallis.org/ When: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – Thursday, October 13, 2016 Where: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles 90210

High Five Art Launch Party Something very eye-catching is coming to The Autry in October. The museum is hosting its second annual public art contest: an open call for submissions for a large banner that will face the 5 Freeway and LA River at the rear of the museum. Seven finalists who created murals addressing Californians’ interactions

with the environment were selected by committee, and the Autry is throwing a party to celebrate the winning artist. Cast your vote by September 9, then grab a ticket for the party on October 13 and enjoy live music, create a community chalk mural and buy a taco or two. Price: $5 general admission, free for Autry members. Opening hours: TuesdayFriday 10am-4pm; Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5pm. https://theautry.org/events/ signature-programs /high-five-artcontest When: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Where: Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles 90027

Fall Festival Halloween time can be a bit scary for kids (we’ve all been there) so for a less frightening affair, please come to the Farmers Market for their children-friendly Fall Festival: banjo bands, carnival games and a petting zoo are all mainstays at this annual harvest fest. Come in costume and catch a musical performance, explore the always delicious treats at the market or test your appetite with a pie-eating contest from Du-Par’s. It’s all for FREE! Event website: http:// www.farmersmarketla.com /events/ eventDetail/Fall-Festival/59 When: Saturday, October 15, 2016 –

Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: The Original Farmers Market, Fairfax District, 6333 W 3rd St Los Angeles

Vegan Oktoberfest You could spend your Oktoberfest eating giant brats or you could opt for something a little, kinder. Vegan Oktoberfest celebrates the German festival with vegan breweries and food vendors, replacing meat-laden food trucks with eateries like Sage Vegan Bistro, Dogtown Dogs and the Green Truck. On tap you’ll find The Dudes’ Brewing Co., Modern Times, Angel City and more, to be chugged down while Oom Pah bands play in the background. Price: $20-60. For more info: http:// www.veganoktoberfest.com/ When: Saturday October 15 2016 Where: Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S Bixel St Los Angeles

Halloween & Mourning Tours Make your way to the Heritage Square Museum this Halloween. On the 35

first day of their annual two-day event, learn all about death and mourning etiquette during the Victorian era, including how even the intricate details on clothing played a role in showing the loss of a loved one. You’ll also get the scoop on the Spiritualism movement, and can have your fortune told, if you dare. Then, take place in a funeral held inside one of the museum’s historic homes. On the second, more family-friendly day, children can play period games, make 19th-century harvest crafts and listen to (only slightly) spooky ghost stories. Price: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors over 65, $8 for children 6 to 12 years, Free for children under 6 and Museum members. Details info: http://heritagesquare.org/ events/calendar/13th-annual-halloweenmourning-tours When: Saturday, October 22, 2016 – Sunday, October 23, 2016 Where: Heritage Square Museum, Montecito Heights, 3800 Homer St Los Angeles Kanye West Y o u ’ v e probably already made up your mind about Kanye West, so we won’t try to persuade you one way or another. But you should know that his live shows are some of the most impassioned, self-indulgent artful and over-the-top experiences in the music industry. Consider his two performances on the Saint Pablo tour a must-see. For further information please visit: http://www.kanyewest.com/ When: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 – Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Where: The Forum , Inglewood, 3900 W Manchester Blvd Los Angeles OCTOBER ’16

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for the winter. The Gael tribe, an indigenous tribe from ancient Ireland, believed that every October 31st, the barrier between the dead and the living were opened. They were convinced that the dead would be harmful to the living, by carrying diseases and by damaging the crops. While celebrating the festival, the Gaels lit a bonfire to burn the bones of the animals they slaughtered. Gaelic people would then wear costumes and masks, pretending to be evil spirits or by trying to make peace with them. Fun fact, a universal symbol for Halloween are carved pumpkins forming creepy faces, commonly known as Jack-o’-lanterns. Lighted candles or lights are placed inside the Jack-o’-lanterns to make it look more sinister in dark places.

alloween or Hallows Eve is a traditional celebration on the night of October 31st, and is mainly celebrated in the United States. The tradition originated from Ireland, and was taken by the Irish who emigrated to North America. Halloween is usually celebrated by having children wear spooky costumes and going from door to door to ask for candy or chocolate, saying “Trick or treat!” The greeting is like a kind of “warning”, meaning “Give us (sweets) or we will scare you.” These days, children don’t go to houses that have nothing to give. Usually, they only go up to homes that give out treats every Halloween, so that they don’t waste time on people who don’t care for the celebration. Sometimes, children will go to homes of people who are stingy and adorn their tree in front of their houses with toilet paper or throw raw eggs at the windows. Halloween also encompasses the occult like the devil, witches, ghosts, goblins, and other creepy creatures seen in Western culture, such as Freddy Cougar from the Friday the 13th movies.

The Origin for the Term “Halloween” Halloween was originally “All Hallows Eve”, which means All Saints’ Day. The letter “n” at the end of the word Halloween comes from the event. In the olden days, November 1st was used as a day for religious festivals in various European pagan traditions, until Pope Gregory III and Gregory IV moved the celebration of All Saints’ Day in saint calendars from May 13th to November 1st. May 13th was once celebrated as a feast for the pagan festival of Lemuria. All Saints’ Day which is determined by the Christian missionaries coincided with the feast of the pagans with the aim that they believe in Christianity. The Souls Day (Day of the Dead), which celebrates the arrival of the family spirits returning to Earth, is still celebrated in some countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the Philippines.

The History Halloween history itself comes from the festival of Samhain (derived from the Old Irish Samain) which is celebrated by the Celts (Central European population) antiquity. This festival was a celebration at the end of the harvest season in the culture of the Gael, or commonly called the “Celtic New Year”. Celt people who have historically embraced Paganism (beliefs / spiritual practices the worship of idols), used the opportunity of this festival to slaughter cattle as well as stocking up on food AmerIndo

Why is the Celebration of Halloween is Synonymous with Pumpkins? As we know, carved pumpkins with scary faces or Jack-o’36

easier to find. Until now, the use of pumpkins as a Halloween symbol is still preserved by the people of the United States. How do they Celebrate Halloween in the United States?

Lanterns are very important symbols during Halloween. In the United States, Jack-o’-lanterns are usually placed at the entrance of the house as it’s getting dark, to give the impression of spookiness in one’s home. In almost every movie that tells the story of Halloween, carved out pimpkins serve as a backdrop for its Halloween season. So, why are carving pumpkins or Jack-o’Lanterns so much a part of Halloween?

For children in the United States, Halloween means the chance to wear Halloween costumes and get candy, while for adults, it’s a costume party, costume contest, and partying. For retailers in America, Halloween is the second most profitable celebration after Christmas. The Irish Americans brought back Halloween and also started the trick or treat tradition. As the years went by Halloween became more and more popular. Helped my merchants who want to sell candies, pumpkins, hats, wigs, and anything that can be tied into Halloween and make a profit. Today costumes are mass produced and the variety of costumes never ends and keeps expanding. For example you can be a princess but you can also be a Ninja Turtle. In study conducted in 2005, the American Candy Producer Associations reported 80% of adults planned on handing out candy to children, while 93% of children wanted to drive around from door to door on Halloween night. Anoka, Minnesota claims to be “the capital of Halloween” and celebrates Halloween with a massive parade. In Salem, Massachusetts, the city’s famous for legends about the witches in Salem, there are usually more travelers visiting around the time of Halloween. In New York City, New York, they hold the biggest Halloween parade in the United States called ‘New York’s Village Halloween Parade’. The parade which was initiated by Greenwich Village puppeteer and mask maker in 1974, it now attracts 50,000 costumed participants and is watched by 4 million television viewers. What a celebration! (By: Irina/various sources)

At first, the tradition of carving gourds were first introduced by citizens of the Northern States in America (state of Montana, Dakota, Minnesota, Idaho, Oregon, and other northern regions). The art of carving pumpkins became commonplace in the regions of North America, since the northern part of the United States is an area that produces a majority of large pumpkins. The use of carving pumpkins for Halloween itself is based on an Irish folklore called “About Jack”. It talks about a lazy but smart farmer named Jack, who managed to shut the devil in his purse. He promises to release the devil as long as it doesn’t bring Jack’s spirit to hell if Jack died. Jack finally dies and the devil finally escapes from Jack’s wallet. Jack’s spirit was taken to hell by God, because during his life Jack often did evil, but as it turns out, it was blocked by the demon who already promised not to bring the spirit of Jack into hell. So Jack’s ghost hung around aimlessly, deciding to make a lantern by carving a turnip and traveled the world to find his resting place. The story underlies the use of carving turnips for the celebration of Halloween (lantern carving turnips synonymous with the devil). But because of the scarcity of rapeseed in North America, the use of turnips was replaced with pumpkins, which were 37

OCTOBER ’16

FINANCIAL

I Am 65 Years Old Now, Now What? Jane Wibowo & Associate

hen we talk about that special golden age, most of us are thinking about retirement, stress-free living, time to travel the world, and enjoy those special moments with their children and grand children. While others who just retire from their jobs, have to begin thinking about the high cost of insurance, searching for a better alternative that may match their health insurance benefits at work, or getting by on a fixed income. All serious matters to consider. However, some of the golden agers might prefer to work past 65 just because they enjoy what they are doing and they just want to use their spare time wisely. What most of us ponder at this age is «Should I take my medicare benefits now that I am age qualified or should I stay in my employer’s plan?» Maybe, the question to consider is «Do I even qualify for medicare benefits?» Especially recent migrants who may feel that they have not worked long enough to qualify.

* Have been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease, sometimes called ESRD, AND ▪ Have been on dialysis for 3 months OR ▪ Have had a kidney transplant. The details of Medicare eligibility go beyond just turning 65 and being a United States citizen. Your situation is unique, but you may find one or more of the scenarios below apply to you.

Most Americans are eligible to get Medicare when they reach the age of 65. Some people who are younger (ages 18 to 65) and have certain disabilities that prevent them from working can also get Medicare. So what exactly is the requirement to get Medicare Parts A & B (Original Medicare), you must meet the following criteria: • Be a United States citizen OR • Have been living in the United States legally for at least 5 years nonstop. • Age 65 or older, OR • Over 18 and under age 65 AND meet one of these conditions: * Have received Social Security disability benefits, or SSDI, for at least 2 years, OR * Have been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, also called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), AND ▪ Are starting to get Social Security disability. Usually you can get Medicare the 6th month after Social Security finds that your disability started, OR AmerIndo

I’m turning 65 and still working. More and more people are working past the age of 65. This is especially true now that people turning 65 this year must wait until they are 66 years old to collect full retirement benefits from Social Security. Whether or not you continue to work, you can still get Medicare when you turn 65. You should start to think about these decisions at least 3 months before your 65th birthday. Do I need to take Medicare now? If you are still working after you turn 65 (or your spouse is still working) for a company with 20 full-time workers AND you get health insurance from them, you may not need all of Medicare when you turn 65. You can delay Part B or Part D and get them 38

later on when you retire or if you lose your job-related insurance. (During special enrollment period). Most people should enroll in Medicare Part A when they turn 65, even if they have employer health insurance, because it is free for most people. It’s free because you’ve paid in through payroll deductions while you work (at least 10 years). If you have insurance through a job, Medicare Part A may not pay much toward your healthcare costs because Part A generally pays after your job’s insurance. If you get insurance from your (or your spouse’s) job, be sure and talk with them first. See how your job’s insurance may change when you get Medicare, even Medicare Part A. and coinsurance. This is called Medigap insurance. When you first sign up for Part B, you are entitled to a six-month Open Enrollment Period to purchase Medigap insurance without any reference to your health status, including pre-existing conditions. After that Open Enrollment Period, Medigap insurers can charge you more or deny you coverage based on your health status. You only get one Open Enrollment Period, so be sure not to miss it.

Should I delay Part B? Most people should enroll in Part B when they first become eligible for Medicare both to have coverage and to avoid having to pay a late enrollment penalty. But there is one reason to consider waiting. You may want to wait if: • You or your spouse is still actively working for a company with 20 or more workers when you turn 65 (or 100 or more workers if you are under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability payments) and • You get health insurance through your job or your spouse’s job. In this instance, your employer coverage will be primary to Medicare coverage.

Who should not enroll in Part A when they turn 65? Some people have a kind of health insurance through their work called a Health Savings Account (HSA). If you have an HSA, you may not want Medicare Part A right away because neither you nor your employer can contribute to your HSA account once you enroll in Part A. It is really important for you to speak with your job’s human resources department to see how Medicare may change your benefits.

What is the effect of delaying Part B? • You may save money. There is a monthly premium for Part B. If you already get health coverage through your job or your spouse’s job, you may not need Part B coverage. Check with your human resource department to find out. • You can delay your Medigap Open Enrollment Period. Many people without retiree coverage purchase supplements to Medicare that cover some or all of Medicare’s deductibles

Medicare open enrollment is start on Oct 15 and end on Dec 7 every year. In case you still have any questions, we can sit down with anyone who would like to understand the Medicare system and explain how it works. Call Jane Wibowo, First Way Insurance (626) 642-0300 39

OCTOBER ’16

ME & MY CHILD

Autisme pada Anak, Bisakah Disembuhkan?

meningkatkan fungsi pencernaan, mengurangi gejala alergi, dan memperbaiki kerja system saraf anak. • Lakukan kontak mata dengan anak dalam berbagai situasi • Bersabarlah ketika berkomunikasi dengan

utis pertama kali diperkenalkan Leo Kanner pada 1943 dari bahasa Yunani “Autos” yang memiliki arti sendiri atau seolah-olah hidup di dunianya sendiri. Autis merupakan gangguan perkembangan neurobiologis berat pada anak sehingga menimbulkan masalah dalam berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi dengan lingkungannya. Gejala autis dapat dikenali dengan ciri-ciri minimnya interaksi dan emosi yang labil serta buruknya kualitas komunikasi penyandangnya pada tiga tahun pertama kehidupannya.

anak • Libatkan anak sebisa mungkin dalam interaksi dengan lingkungan • Ajarkan kepada anak untuk berperilaku normal dan baik kepada semua orang • Jika terdapat perkembangan baru yang signifikan pada diri anak, konsultasikan dengan dokter atau tenaga ahli yang relevan. • Sertakan anak dalam terapi yang diselenggarakan secara khusus bagi anak-anak berkebutuhan khusus misalnya terapi integrasi sensorik, terapi perilaku, terapi okupasi, terapi wicara, dan terapi obat.

Penyandang autis memiliki gangguan interaksi sosial, komunikasi, imajinasi serta pola prilaku yang berulang serta tidak mengikuti perubahan rutinitas sehingga mereka terlihat aneh dan berbeda dengan anak lain. Autis disebabkan oleh adanya gangguan perkembangan otak akibat faktor genetik serta kondisi lingkungan berupa buruknya kualitas udara menyebabkan terjadinya pencemaran logam berat.

Bisakah autisme disembuhkan? Sebetulnya kembali kepada definisi, apakah yang disebut ‘sembuh’? Kalau yang dimaksud ‘sembuh’ adalah, anak ini mampu berpikir serta bertingkah laku seperti anak-anak lain tanpa pertolongan dari para ahli, tanpa metode khusus dan tidak menjalani terapi yang diperlukan, rasanya kemungkinan untuk sembuh sangatlah kecil. Para ahli yang dimaksud di sini, tidaklah selalu harus mereka yang bergelar medis. Orang tua juga bisa menjadi pendidik yang andal selama mereka mau belajar, mencoba dan pantang menyerah. Di sisi lain, di negara maju, tidak sedikit anak-anak dengan kondisi autis yang tumbuh menjadi pribadi yang mandiri dan berhasil. Mengingat bahwa anak-anak ini tidak semuanya memiliki tingkat inteligensia yang rendah. Sebagian dari mereka memiliki IQ di bawah rata-rata, tapi sebagian lagi memiliki IQ normal, bahkan ada yang di atas rata-rata. Di Amerika dan

Namun, orang tua harus memahami bahwa autisme bukanlah penyakit, melainkan gangguan tumbuh-kembang pada anak yang tidak maksimal. Jadi, kesembuhan bukanlah keadaan yang patut diupayakan. Keberhasilan dalam memaksimalkan tumbuh kembang anak merupakan tujuan utama terapi bagi anak yang menderita autisme. Terapi tersebut bertujuan untuk memfasilitasi anak agar bisa melalui tahap-tahap perkembangan semirip mungkin dengan anak-anak pada umumnya. Maka, langkah-langkah berikut dapat Anda lakukan bila anak Anda didiagnosis mengalami autisme. • Hindarkan makanan yang mengandung gluten dan kasien. Menghilangkan kedua zat ini dari pola makan terbukti dapat memperbaiki kondisi sejumlah penderita autism. • Berikan tambahan vitamin B6 dan B12 untuk AmerIndo

Eropa, bahkan ada yang bisa mencapai gelar Doktor (S3). Secara umum, seorang anak autis bisa dikatakan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sembuhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jika ia mampu hidup mandiri (sesuai dengan tingkat usia), berperilaku normal, berkomunikasi dan bersosialisasi dengan lancar serta memiliki pengetahuan akademis yang memadai untuk anak seusia mereka. Untuk bisa dikatakan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sembuhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, banyak sekali faktor yang menentukan. Diantaranya, tingkat keparahan kondisi autis si anak, usia anak, tingkat kecerdasan dan kemampuan berbahasa dari sang anak, fasilitas penunjang seperti dokter, terapis dan sekolah khusus, kesiapan orang tua dalam membantu mencari yang terbaik bagi sang anak, serta dukungan dari masyarakat luas. Penyembuhan autisme melalui metode ABA Psikiater dan pemerhati autisme, dr Kresno Mulyadi, Sp.KJ menyatakan, autisme dapat disembuhkan melalui terapi intensif nan terpadu, dan diet khusus bagi penyandangnya. Ia menerangkan terapi yang dapat dilakukan meliputi terapi perilaku diantaranya menggunakan metode yang dikembangkan Ivar Lovaas dari UCLA yaitu konsep Aplied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Terapi ABA dilakukan intensif selama 40 jam per minggu dalam dua tahun di mana berdasarkan hasil penelitian, terjadi peningkatan IQ yang signifikan pada penyandangnya. Yang harus dilakukan kemudian adalah, penyandang autis harus melakukan diet tidak mengonsumsi terigu, coklat dan susu karena berdasarkan kajian terapi biomedik jenis makanan ini dapat memperparah kondisinya. Ia menjelaskan pada penyandang autis terjadi peningkatan daya serap di mana protein yang seharusnya tidak lolos pada makanan yang mengandung cokelat, terigu dan susu masuk ke peredaran darah dan terbawa ke otak. Setelah berada di otak zat yang terkandung pada makanan ini dinilai oleh saraf memiliki rumus kimia seperti morfin sehingga akan memperburuk kondisi penyandang autis dan dapat diibaratkan seperti mengonsumsi morfin. Sedangkan, menurutnya, makanan yang mengandung terigu akan memperparah pencernaan penyandang autis yang umumnya berjamur.

Oleh karena itu penyandang autis, disarankan untuk diet gula, terigu dan coklat untuk memperbaiki fungsi-fungsi abnormal pada otaknya sehingga saraf pusat bekerja lebih baik dan berbagai gejala autis dapat dikurangi bahkan dihilangkan. Setelah itu jika diperlukan masih ada terapi lain sebagai penunjang berupa medikamentosa, okupasi dan fisik, wicara, bermain dan terapi khusus. Kunci dari semua itu adalah terapi dini, intensif dan terpadu sehingga penyandang autis akan bisa lebih cepat disembuhkan. (By: Irina) 41

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My career

The Power of the Lunch Meeting 2. More casual, more familiar A more casual atmosphere of the meeting may also be an opportunity to get to know someone better. According to Robin, tons of people really enjoy attending a lunch meeting because they are able to have the time to take a break; far away from routine and work in the office. Meeting outside the office also minimizes the ‘disturbance’ of matters that may arise at any moment in an office-setting. 3. Ethics of inviting Luncheon Meetings will be more comfortable if we create a more informal atmosphere. This is why, inviting is generally done by telephone. It is better to check first whether the client or partner feels comfortable with the format of your lunch meeting. Some people are not comfortable with too much socializing with new people. In other cases, company rules might prevent people from agreeing to meet in a lunch meeting. There are several companies that do not allow business partners to treat for lunch.

o you believe that lunch with someone could change your relationship with them forever? A lunch simply starts from eating for a period of time with that particular person. However, during that period of time, an impression is formed. This theory is not only applicable for your date with a sweetheart; it is also applicable in the business world as well.

4. The location determines the ‘achievements’ Traffic is a problem that is difficult to avoid. Don’t risk the chance of being tired in the lunch meeting because of traffic, or worse, being late to the meeting. Plan ahead and make the appointment at a proper location that is safe for both you and your client. Consult with him/her regarding alternative places that he/ she might prefer. Pay attention to some details; some people prefer different types of food, some people are vegetarian, some people are allergic to certain foods, and so on. Try to avoid noisy places that could interfere with the discussion. Restaurants that you choose will not only reflect your personality and character; it will also reflect the company. Choose a place that has good service and the right price.

Robin Jay is the author of The Art of the Business Lunch. She has conducted more than 3,000 lunch meetings with thousands of clients. In addition, she is also one of the founders of the Las Vegas speaking bureau. This incredible woman who has done extensive research on lunch meetings, has said that the lunch meeting boosted her sales by more than 2000 percent. To successfully reach an agreement in a lunch meeting, we will give you the dos and don’ts of a lunch meeting. These are the things that you need to know prior to having a lunch meeting with someone. 1. What is the agenda? In a lunch meeting, an agenda is unlimited. You may start from the negotiation, sales and purchase transactions, team introductions, product presentations, business prospects, finding out the client’s needs, decision-making, all the way to a job interview. AmerIndo

5. Choose a few members of your team to participate Make sure only the people involved in part of the agenda are present with you. It is also important for you to take into account the client’s team members that might be present. By doing so, discussions can be run smoothly by people who are competent 42

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6. Eat or meeting first? If the meeting is conducted at around 10-11 am, it is wise to discuss first and then eat. However, if the meeting is done at 12 or later, invite the client to eat first. Then, you may proceed with the meeting. Track the time and make sure that the duration of eating is not too long or too short. Not having the proper length of time for the meal might reduce enthusiasm for the meeting itself.

8. Maintain your attitude while attending a lunch meeting The Inviter is certainly expected to take the initiative to offer food and beverages to invitees. Make sure that you do not appear to be stingy. A lunch meeting means that there will be appetizers, a main dish, and dessert. If you are a slow eater, stop eating when everyone has finished eating. These are great suggestions to get you started to employ lunches for your success! (By: Irina/ various sources)

7. Determine the appropriate dress code What if the employees of an advertising company with casual dress code meet with bank employees who usually wear a more formal and conservative outfit? It is important to make sure that your appearance is polite and your outfits do not attract too much 43

OCTOBER ’16

LOVE LIFE

These Lovebirds’ Problems Were Resolved by Couples Therapy! game seven and a half years ago, “I thought to myself ‘Who is this sparkly creature?’” he recalls. Below, the pair hold forth on the relationship trick they swear by: counseling. Shepard also explained, “There were hurdles, things she didn’t trust about me, things I didn’t trust about her. I just kept going back to ‘This person has the thing I want, and I have to figure out how we can exist peacefully.’ So we started seeing a therapist together right away.” And that is how it’s done. It’s not always perfect, but if you want to be together, you make your puzzle pieces fit one way or another.”

relationship is an easy thing to start but difficult to maintain. Many couples are aware of this as they live together, whether they are married or not married. They often face problems that may not be resolved through mutual understanding. When tough times in your love life cannot seemed to be resolved, maybe it’s time for you and your partner to see a therapist or counselor. No need to worry, because even celebrities openly admit that they sometimes have therapy for their relationships. Who are they? Will Smith & Jada Pinkett They’ve been dogged by rumors of marriage problems, including talk of divorce and an open marriage for years. Actor Will Smith, revealed he and actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith have turned to couple’s therapy to save their marriage and have gone through ‘dark moments’ after being brutally honest with each other. The Bad Boys actor has previously discussed going to individual therapy, but not marriage counseling. He told The Sun, “For me it’s the dark before the dawn.” In other words, you have gone through rough patches, but if you do it right, there’s light on the other side.

Beyonce & Jay-Z The couple has reportedly made therapy a pillar in their marriage for a long time to stay on top of communication. During their “Crazy in Love” tour, they called in to weekly Skype sessions. According to a new report by the Daily Mirror, Beyoncé and Jay Z are having online marriage counseling while on tour. Sure, divorce rumors were spreading like wildfire, but can we leave the elevator incident out of this for once and chalk it up to good online relationship book work? Whatever they’re doing seems to be working, because this picture was taken in June 2016, and they look happy as clams. Please tell us you’ve worked it out, Bey and J!

Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard In 2015, Kristen Bell told Good Housekeeping, “You do better in the gym with a trainer; you don’t figure out how to cook without reading a recipe. Therapy is not something to be embarrassed about.” When the two ran into each other at a Detroit Red Wings hockey AmerIndo

Pink & Carey Hart The pair split for 11 months in 2008 before ripping up the divorce papers. “People are always like, ‘Why did you get back together?’” she says. 44

“Well, we weren’t done. And now we have Willow, so we’ll never be done.” They may have split up in 2008, but the couple now has a budding family together, and Pink told Redbook that they are couples-therapy people. “We do it for maintenance, not problems,” she said. One thing they have learned on the couch? That fighting is a good thing as long as you have a goal to resolve something.

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Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden These two lovebirds got married in their living room just a few months after dating. A source told Star Magazine that they had already started marriage counseling as a preventive measure to avoid potential stumbles. The story goes on saying that Nicole Richie was encouraging them to go to counseling. She told Cameron, “this is how you make a marriage work.” Cameron is all for hashing things out in therapy. “My life would not be half as fulfilled as it is without therapy,” she mentioned. “I take care of myself. I enjoy taking care of myself. It also helps keep my head clear, and it helps me stay focused on my work and my life, and I just use it as a way of maintaining a certain

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Rule #2: Fighting can be a good thing It’s extremely unpleasing to have couple retreating to the sides of the dinner table without having a single word to say. Do something! When you give up and become silent, the relationship is about to reach its doom.

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Rule #3: Learn to accept your spouse for who he or she is as a person. Don’t expect anything else from your spouse. Whether it’s good, bad or ugly, you’ve got to love her/him just the way she/he is.

Rule #1: Marriage is a 100-percent commitment You can’t have one foot in and one foot out. So, you have to dive in and be willing to be executed for the sake of the love you want.

Good advice is always welcomed! (By: Irina/various sources)

OCTOBER ’16

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Asal Mula Gereja Roma Katolik

adalah dasar/fondasi (lihat: Kisah 4:11,12; I Korintus 3:11) dan Kepala Gereja (Efesus 5:23). Adalah suatu kesalahan apabila kita berpikir bahwa Yesus Kristus memberikan peran itu kepada rasul Petrus. Memang ada anggapan bahwa para rasul memegang peranan penting dalam pembangunan gereja (Efesus 2:20); tetapi peran utama dipegang oleh Yesus Kristus sendiri. Tidak dilimpahkan kepada rasul Petrus! Jadi, perkataan Yesus di sini lebih tepat ditafsirkan sebagai suatu kebenaran seperti ‘batu karang yang besar’ (Kristus) yang datang dari mulut seseorang yang disebut ‘batu kecil’ (Petrus).

ari pertanyaan yang diajukan salah seorang teman saya di gereja lokal kami, nampaknya sebagian orang Kristen masih rancu soal kapan gereja Roma Katolik itu berdiri. Dari Alkitab kita mengerti bahwa gereja-gereja berdiri dengan dasar Yesus Kristus sebagai “batu penjuru”. Kristuslah Kepala Gereja yang menjadi Pemilik orang-orang percaya. Rasul Paulus menggambarkan Kristus sebagai mempelai pria, dan gereja sebagai mempelai wanita (lihat: Efesus 5:23). Alkitab penuh dengan pengajaran yang jelas bahwa semua gereja, termasuk Roma Katolik didirikan oleh Pribadi yang sama, yaitu Yesus Kristus, Tuhan dan Juru Selamat kita. Perbedaan antara Roma Katolik dan gereja-gereja lain secara Universal (Am) adalah berpangkal pada tafsiran Matius 16:18: ”Dan Aku berkata kepadamu bahwa kamu Petrus (Petros) atau Kephas, sebuah batu yang kecil, (bdk: Yohanes 1:42) dan di atas batu karang ini (Petra) Aku akan membangun gerejaKu.” Di sini Tuhan Yesus menggunakan “permainan” kata dengan Petra yang berarti fondasi bangunan (bdk: Matius 7:2425).

Rasul Petrus sendiri menjelaskan gambaran ini dalam surat pertamanya, bahwa Gereja dibangun dari batu-batu hidup (I Petrus 2:5), yang mengaku bahwa Yesus adalah Kristus, Anak Allah yang hidup dan Kristus sendiri adalah batu penjuru yang utama itu (I Petrus 2:6-7). Ingatlah bahwa Kristus menyebutnya “gerejaKu”, menekankan bahwa Dia sendirilah ‘sang arsitek’ -- pembangun, pemilik, dan Tuhan. Arti kata bahasa Yunani untuk gereja berarti Sementara Allah sejak awal sejarah penebusan telah mengumpulkan orang-orang yang ditebus oleh anugerahNya, gereja yang unik yang Dia janjikan, untuk dibangun mulai pada hari Pentakosta dengan turunnya Roh

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Kudus secara menetap, dimana Tuhan membaptis dengan Roh Kudus ke dalam ‘tubuhNya’ yaitu Gereja itu sendiri yang bersifat universal (Am). Lihat: Kisah 2:1-4; I Korintus 12:12-13. Pernyataan lain yang keliru adalah bahwa Roma Katolik didirikan pada tahun 33 Masehi. Fakta menyatakan (dirumuskan oleh para ahli sejarah), dengan menafsirkan ketepatan catatan dari sejarah Roma Katolik dengan sejarah Yahudi pada periode ketika “Anak Allah” diam di bumi ini. Kristus dilahirkan sekitar tahun 4 SM pada saat kematian Raja Herodes Agung (raja boneka dari kerajaan Roma), dan disalibkan sekitar tahun 30 Masehi, pada zaman Herodes Antipas (yang mati pada tahun 39 Masehi). Rasul Paulus (sebelumnya bernama Saulus) baru bertemu Kristus dalam perjalanan ke Damsyi tujuh tahun setelah kematian Kristus di atas kayu salib, yaitu sekitar tahun 37 M. Dia menulis suratnya kepada jemaat di Roma pada perjalanan misinya yang ketiga dari Korintus (sekitar tahun 56 Masehi). Dikenal sebagai rasul bagi orang-orang non Yahudi, Paulus mengekspresikan kerinduannya yang dalam untuk bertemu muka dengan muka dengan saudarasaudaranya di Roma. Tidak disebutkan dalam Alkitab siapa yang mendirikan gereja di Roma pertama kali, tapi kebanyakan ahli sepakat bahwa pendiri pastilah seorang yang ada pada hari Pentakosta dan berada di antara 3000 orang yang bertobat. Kemudian Paulus pergi ke Roma sebagai tawanan, dimana dia menulis beberapa surat penjara. Sejarah mencatat bahwa setelah kematian Paulus sebagai martir, Petrus juga mengunjungi Roma. Dari fakta sejarah diatas tersebut, jelaslah bahwa gereja Roma Katolik tidak dididrikan pada tahun 33 Masehi.

bisa disebut adalah ‘co-founder’ dari gereja lokal pertama di Yerusalem, tapi bukan gereja di Roma. Apabila dinilai dari segi kelayakan, adalah Konstantin Agung yang layak untuk dihargai sebagai pendiri Roma Katolik secara lokal. Tapi hal ini jelas tidak Alkitabiah, bukan? Satu hal yang perlu kita catat adalah bahwa adalah istilah yang pertama kali muncul di Alkitab untuk menunjuk kepada Istilah “Katolik” tidak dikenal hingga abad ke-4. Sebab itu, peristiwa Reformasi oleh Martin Luther, rahib Katolik yang mengajak sesungguhnya adalah panggilan untuk kembali kepada kepercayaan pertama, yaitu Kekristenan yang sudah dikenal sejak gereja mula-mula dalam Kisah Para Rasul pasal ke 2. Jadi, mana yang terlebih dahulu? Kristen atau Katolik? Saudara bisa menjawabnya sendiri! [Shalom: John R. Tan Hong Seng, GBI Los Angeles]

Dan, anggapan bahwa Petrus adalah Paus pertama juga pastilah keliru sebagaimana dibuktikan dalam sejarah gereja. Setelah Konstantin Agung menjadi kaisar di Roma pada tahun 313, dia menjadi seorang Kristen. Dan melalui “Edict of Milan” (tahun 313), dia secara resmi mendeklarasikan Kekristenan sebagai agama negara, secara universal atau ‘katolik’ (dengan huruf kecil). Kemudian pusat kekristenan dipindahkan dari Yerusalem ke Roma. Itulah sebabnya istilah ‘Roma Katolik’ menjadi populer. Pada tahun 590 ketika Gregory I mendeklarasikan dirinya sendiri sebagai “imam besar” dan muncul istilah “Paus” atau “Bishop”, yang memiliki kuasa sebagai wakil Kristus di bumi. Sebagian orang percaya bahwa rasul Petrus menyandang istilah Paus pertama. Hal ini jelas tidak Alkitabiah dan secara historis tidak tepat. Yang pasti, Petrus pun tidak pernah mengklaim dirinya sebagai pendiri gereja apa pun dan di mana pun. Dia

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