Jumat, 25 Januari 2013

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Awas Potensi Banjir di Jakarta


Awas Potensi Banjir di Jakarta  
 Ketinggian air di Bendung Katulampa pagi ini, Selasa (15/1/2013), mencapai 210 cm. Itu artinya Ciliwung di Jakarta akan meluap sore nanti.
JAKARTA — Hujan berintensitas ringan hingga tinggi di wilayah Jakarta dan sekitarnya yang luas sejak Selasa (15/1/2013) dini hari menyebabkan debit beberapa sungai meningkat. Warga di daerah rawan banjir diimbau mewaspadai datangnya banjir.
Kepala Pusat Data Informasi dan Humas Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, Selasa, menyebutkan, debit air di sejumlah sungai tercatat siaga pada pukul 07.00, antara lain Katulampa 200 cm, Angke hulu 210 cm, dan Karet 560 cm.
Dengan kondisi tersebut, sejumlah wilayah hilir Jakarta berpotensi banjir. Katulampa dalam status Siaga II karena ketinggian debit Ciliwung 150-200 cm. Tinggi muka air ini rekor tertinggi selama musim hujan 2012/2013, bahkan berpotensi masuk Siaga I atau level tertinggi karena hujan masih turun.
Diperkirakan pukul 18.00-19.00 WIB banjir akan menggenangi wilayah sekitar Sungai Ciliwung. Daerah yang berpotensi terkena banjir adalah di daerah sekitar bantaran Sungai Ciliwung: Rawajati, Kalibata, Pengadegan, Gang Arus/Cawang, Kebon Baru, Bukit Duri, Bidara Cina, dan Kampung Melayu.
Beberapa tinggi sungai lain: Pesanggrahan 140 cm (Siaga IV); Krukut hulu 120 cm (Siaga IV); Depok 160 cm (Siaga IV); Manggarai 775 cm (Siaga III); Cipinang Hulu 110 cm (Siaga IV); Sunter Hulu 70 cm (Siaga IV); Pulogadung 550 cm (Siaga IV); Pasar Ikan 185 cm (Siaga III).
Sutopo menambahkan, masyarakat diimbau meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan. Pantau hujan dari radar hujan BPPT menunjukkan hujan saat ini merata di Jabodetabek. Tim Reaksi Cepat BNPB, BPBD DKI Dinas PU Jakarta, dan Balai Besar Wilayah Sungai Ciliwung Cisadane beserta unsur lain telah melakukan koordinasi terkait dengan naiknya status Katulampa menjadi Siaga II.
Informasi terakhir yang diperoleh Kompas menyebutkan, sejumlah wilayah Jakarta pagi ini bahkan sudah tergenang banjir, terutama di sepanjang pingiran Sungai Pesanggrahan, seperti di Cipulir dan lainnya. Di Jakarta Utara, Stasiun Kampung Bandan sudah tergenang dan perjalanan KRL hanya berhenti di Stasiun Angke.

Kamis, 03 Januari 2013

English For Broadcast


English Language TV and Radio Broadcast Signals


Satellite (Analogue/Digital)

Unfortunately people with a Satellite dish capable of receiving on Astra or EuroSat are no longer able to tune into English speaking radio channels. Most British TV and radio signals can only be received on digital satellite with a special decoder. For more information about satellite in Europe see this site.
Free to View has now discontinued as a card service, but this isn't all bad news. It means that in certain parts of Europe, with the right digital reciever, a big dish, a bit of luck and a little tweaking of that LNB you should be able to receive BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 on your digital satellite. For more information on Free to View see this site. But there's more than one way to skin a rabbit and you can find loads of videos on the net.

Video and Audio Online

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Content

Google VideoSearch for videos under different categories and countries. (If you are easily offended make sure you have Safe Search switched on).
My SpaceSearch for profiles for films, famous people, musicians. You'll usually find lots of online material to watch or listen to.
You TubeIncludes amateur videos along with subscribing broadcasters like the BBC, CNN etc.

Radio - Online

There are some great British and American Radio Broadcasts free to listen to - no more excuses!

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Content

BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1 helps you through your day - playing the best new music, with exclusive interviews, live bands and unprecedented access to the stars from Sara Cox waking you up to Chris Moyles getting you home.
BBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2, the most listened to station in the UK, combines popular music and culture with a diverse range of specialist music, features, documentaries, light entertainment and live and exclusive recordings.
BBC Radio 3BBC Radio 3 is home to classical music, jazz, world music and arts news and debate. With live performances every day, Radio 3 shares your passion for great music.
BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4 aims to engage and inspire with its unique range of programmes; news and current affairs on Today, The World at One and PM, documentaries, drama in the Afternoon Play and Classic Serial, consumer affairs and comedies from the best names around.
BBC Radio 5Dedicated to giving you live commentary on News and Sport. Exclusive rights on the all the major sports including the Premiership, and up to the minute news and debate.
BBC Radio 66 Music celebrates the very best in music. It's a station for people who are passionate about rock and pop music. Playing a rich mix of contemporary and classic artists and dedicated to the success of new emerging bands.
BBC Radio 7BBC 7 broadcasts unadulterated radio entertainment all day, every day. Hear the original radio comedies which became TV hits, the all time comedy greats, and the best of stand-up.
There's drama as well as readings of favourite books and a daily show just for kids.
BBC World ServiceWorld Service gets to the heart of global events. Programmes cover news to science and the environment to arts, religion and music of all kinds.
NPRNational Public Radio (NPR) is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming. A privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization,
One WordOneword is the first and only national commercial radio station dedicated exclusively to the best in books, plays, comedy and discussion.
On air 24 hours a day, it aims to offer entertainment, education and interactivity for all those who love books and writing. 
Radio AustraliaFrom the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
VOAThe Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service funded by the U.S. government. VOA broadcasts 1,000 hours of news, informational, educational, and cultural programs every week to an audience of some 96 million people worldwide including in Special (Easy) English.

Radio - AM/FM

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AM/SW/MW Signal

FM Signal

AFN (American Forces Network)American English News, Talk and Pop Music873 kHz (AM)98.7
BBC World RadioFamous World News and Current Affairs Station648 kHz (MW)n/a
BBC Radio 4English News, Talk and Entertainment190 kHz (LW)n/a
BBC Radio 5 LiveMostly Talk and Magazine Programmes693 / 909 kHz (MW)n/a

Selasa, 01 Januari 2013

Happy New Year 2013

Matahari menyelinap dibalik bukit.
Sembunyikan kenangan hidup, menyimpan lembaran usang.
Menyambut hari-hari muda, sebentar lagi ‘kan menjelang.
Selamat datang tahun baru 2013.
Harapan baru dan perubahan baru.
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Masa lalu adalah sejarah,
hari ini adalah goresan,
hari esok adalah harapan.
Selamat datang tahun baru 2013.
Seiring dengan perginya kenangan, menyambut harapan.
Selamat tinggal kenangan,
selamat datang harapan..
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Malam ini ‘kan berlalu,
minggu ini ‘kan beranjak,
bulan ini akan pergi,
tahun ini ‘kan meninggalkan sejarah kehidupan, catatan suka dan duka,
menyongsong tahun baru.
Selamat tahun baru 2013.
Semoga selalu jaya dan sejahtera.
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Senja indah,
kirimkan ciprat keemasan,
kirimkan pertanda keagungan, kekusaan, serta kemegahan.
Meski itu hanya sekejap, hingga sirna ditepis malam,
pertanda esok akan tiba.
Selamat tahun baru 2013.
Semoga sukses selalu.
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Tahun ini ‘kan berlalu,
Laksana anak panah terlepas dari busurnya.
Fajar baru di tahun yang akan datang,
Semoga menjadi lembaran baru yang lebih baik.
Selamat tahun baru 2013
Semoga lebih maju dan sukses. Amin..
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Serpihan malam bulan separuh,
Jelang hari baru pertanda tiba.
Kembang api membuncah ke angkasa sambut tahun muda 2012.
Selamat tahun baru 2013
Semoga lebih baik dibanding tahun sebelumnya. Amin..
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Waktu terus berlalu,
Lembaran demi lembaran telah dilalui.
Coretan demi coretan telah memenuhi,
Kadang tak berarti, kadang tanpa makna,
atau hanya sedikit makna.
Semoga di tahun ini,
Setiap lembaran memiliki makna.
Setiap lembaran bermanfaat.
Selamat tahun baru 2013.
Semoga lebih sukses..
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Tahun ini hampir usai terlalui,
Belumlah tergores coretan berarti,
Belumlah setiap gagasan menjadi nyata,
Konsep masih terdokumenkan.
Padahal telah berada dipenghujung,
Meski akan terlewati,
Semoga ada perubahan dalam lembaran baru.
Selamat tahun baru 2013.
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