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why i love philly the city of immigrants

Yono The Great Chef & His Culinary Journey permanent legal residence green card, what are your options? lika-liku 40 tahun bekerja di voa

Jayapura-Sentani Menikmati Alam dari Ketinggian The Health benefit of Karate Is real estate investing for you?

Howard’s small business tips

Cover photo by Dudi Sugandi

From the

Editor

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s the Chief Editor of Indonesian Lantern, it gives me great pleasure to send this end of year message to our

entire Indonesian Diaspora in America and to the community of supporters and wellwishers all over the world!

2014 proved to be another eventful and meaningful year for Indonesian community in America, especially in Philadelphia. We have so many great events, such as the visits of our President, Soesilo Bambang Yudoyono, and of Tatang Razak, the Director of Protection of Indonesian Citizens, Foreign Affairs Ministry, and of course the so many informal meetings with Ghafur Dharmasaputra, the

Consulate General in New York and our

We ended 2014 on such a high note and

and happiness for this holiday seasons and

ambassador for the US, Budi Bowoleksono.

hope. Let’s take this time to reflect on the

the new year!

We also have some sad news though, such

good and look forward to a productive and

as the tragic passing of Andreas Moeljadi and

prosperous future!. On behalf of our team at

Revaya Rumintang, two Indonesians in South

the Indonesian Lantern, I wish you peace, joy

Philly.

Yours Truly,

Indah Nuritasari / Chief Editor

A big thank you to all our advertisers without whose kind support this publication could not have been produced at no cost to our readers.

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contents

December 2014

06 Around The World 08 yono the great chef & his culinary journey

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Yono The great chef & his culinary journey

10 successful soegija film screening in manhattan, new york 12 Oliver prasetyo

foto model indonesia di iklan gap 14 lika-liku 40 tahun bekerja di voa

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why i love philly the city of immigrants

About US Indonesian Lantern Magazine is more than just a magazine. Each issue of Indonesian Lantern raises its unique and meaningful voice to provide a reference point to Indone-

17 is real estate investing for you?

18 permanent legal residence green card, what are your options?

20 health benefits of karate

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40 Tahun Bekerja DI VOA

23 howard’s small business tips 24 why i love philly the city of immigrants 26 Jayapura-sentani menikmati alam dari ketinggian

editorial Indah Nuritasari EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Didi Prambadi Managing editor Hendro Yudiono Editor

sian community navigating the often rough terrain of life in America. It also celebrates our rich culture and heritage.

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The people behind The Indonesian Lantern have been community advocates and journalists that have shown their love and dedication for their home and adopted countries, Indonesia and America.

Indonesian Lantern vision is to be the trusted resource for Indonesian culture, history, and business. Most of all, It is thet place where Indonesian community can have a voice

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AROUND THE WORLD

Iranian Woman has gone on Hunger Strike

Demonstrators kiss to protest ‘moral policing’ in India

When Army Take Over Miss Uganda Beauty Contest

World Trade Center reopens for business 13 years after 9/11 devastation

A British-Iranian woman imprisoned in Tehran after trying to attend a

Dozens of demonstrators attempted to hold a pro-kissing protest Sun-

men’s volleyball match has gone on hunger strike to mark her 100 days in

day in Kochi, in India’s Kerala state, in protest at conservative groups who

In case you missed it, the army took over the running of the Miss Uganda

Thirteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attack, World Trade Center is open-

custody, her mother said.

attack those who dare to express affection in public. Thousands of people

pageant this year. Let that bizarre idea sink in for a moment.

ing for business again.

showed up to gawk at them or attack them.

This was certainly a beauty pageant with a difference.

in Persian) stadium in the capital, where the national volleyball team was

The “Kiss of Love” movement began in reaction to an incident that took

The swimsuit section was cast aside for an army-style boot camp, the

due to play Italy in a World League game.

place in Kozhikode, in Kerala state, on October 24. A private television

milking of cows, and showing your skills at handling goats and sheep. At

station aired footage of a couple kissing in a restaurant there, alleging that

the awards ceremony, contestants were quizzed on farming techniques,

“The New York City skyline is whole again, as One World Trade Center

The 25-year-old, a law graduate, has decided to stop eating as a protest,

it was a hotbed of immoral activities. The next day, a group of young men

as the hosts believe agriculture is a “Ugandan value” and should be cel-

takes its place in Lower Manhattan,” said Patrick Foye, executive director

her mother said in an emotive Facebook post late Sunday, which outlined

went on a rampage at the restaurant in question, shattering windows and

ebrated.The winner, Leah Kalanguka, is a former mushroom and poultry

of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that owns both the

fears for her daughter’s health. “She said that she’s fed up with this 100

destroying furniture. The men reportedly belonged to the youth wing of

farmer.

building and the World Trade Center site.

day uncertainty..’,’ Susan Moshtaghian wrote.

the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party, which is the country’s ruling party.

The idea, apparently, is to make the agricultural sector attractive to young

About 3,000 employees will join the 170 expected to move in Monday

Ghoncheh’s relatives have campaigned for her release on social media

After this, young activists throughout the region banded together over

people. This makes perfect sense, after all, being covered in pig faeces

in 2015. The publishing giants will take over five floors of the building.

and have raised the case with Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Of-

Facebook to organise the “Kiss of Love” protest in Kerala’s biggest city,

goes hand in hand with being gorgeous, talented, and a woman...

fice. The “Free Ghonche Ghavami” Facebook page features photographs

Kochi. They were repeatedly denied permits by the police, and several

This is what happens when armies are allowed to do more than march

The building is 60 percent leased, with another 80,000 square feet

of her against the slogan: “Jailed for wanting to watch a volleyball match.”

of their volunteers were attacked before the demonstration even took

during national holidays.

going to the advertising firm Kids Creative, the stadium operator Legends

Conde Nast will start moving Monday into One World Trade Center, a

Ghoncheh Ghavami was arrested on June 20 near the Azadi (“Freedom”

104-story, $3.9 billion skyscraper that dominates the Manhattan skyline.

Hospitality, the BMB Group investment adviser, and Servcorp, a provider

place.

In Uganda we have not learnt to be that mercenary yet. The Miss Uganda

of executive offices.

tempts to dismiss her daughter’s lawyer, Alizadeh Tabatabaie, and to get

‘Moral policing’ is a huge problem all over India, not just in Kerala state.

organisers sought to focus the pageant this year on things that make a

The tower overlooks the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

her to accept new charges relating to her case. Tabatabaie told AFP on

And it’s not just about kissing or holding hands, which you’ll rarely see

“good woman”, which included housekeeping and digging. I personally

Its aim is to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks.

Monday that he was barred from speaking to the foreign press.Ghavami’s

in public in India, even though it isn’t against any law. Other people are

cannot dig worth a damn, nor sow seeds, so with my masters degree

arrest came after female fans and even women journalists were told they

always poking their nose into your business – if you’re walking with a girl,

and sometimes adorable smile I probably wouldn’t have stood a fighting

The eight-year construction of the 1,776-foot high skyscraper came after

would not be allowed to attend the volleyball match.

sitting on a bench or a motorcycle with a girl, people will ask if you’re

chance.

years of political, financial and legal infighting that threatened to derail

In Sunday’s Facebook update, Ghavami’s mother said there had been at-

the project.

married.

National police chief General Esmail Ahmadi Moghaddam said it was “not

But sour grapes aside, the Ugandan pageant has managed to add a fresh

yet in the public interest” for men and women to attend such events to-

These ‘moral policers’ come from all religions and backgrounds; they even

circle of hell to the inferno that is judging women on their physical ap-

The bickering slowly died down as two other towers started going up on

gether. “The police are applying the law,” he said.Women are also banned

include women. This mentality is ingrained in our patriarchal society;

pearance. Now we get to judge them on how well their bodies can scoop

the southeast end of the site: the now completed 4 World Trade Center

from attending football matches in Iran, with officials saying this is to

everyone’s experienced moral policing at least once in their lifetime, even

chicken poo. (By: Kaguro Mugo/The Guardian).

whose anchor tenant is the Port Authority, and 3 World Trade Center

protect them from lewd behaviour among male fans. (AFP)

if they’re walking with their spouse or their sibling. (The Observer)

that’s slowly rising. (Fox News)

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profile

Yono The great chef & His culinary journey By: Indah Nuritasari & Didi Prambadi. Photos: Hany Desiyanti & Yono’s

O

n a beautiful autumn afternoon ,

‘’ People eat with their eyes. If you already

Widjiono Yono Purnomo or Chef

have the imagination and you feel good,

Yono was greeting the guests who

everything else would be really good, ‘’ said

and won first prize, ‘’ said Purnomo. ‘’ We do

the Indonesian trade, and Yono was one of

students from Indonesia and the United

were enjoying fine dining at his restaurant,

Purnomo, 64. He started his culinary journey

not keep recipes as secrets ‘’ said the man

the speakers. Yono’s also involves in the ‘Al-

States. “Some of them even were trained

Yono’s. He also welcomed some newly ar-

more than forty years ago on a cruise ship.

who grew up in poverty, proudly.

bany Wine Festival’ along with 70 chefs and

and lived in the US for three months. And

rived people at the entrance to the restau-

After graduating from a Tourism Institute in

restaurateurs across the US. “The event will

likewise, some American students stayed a

rant located at 25 Chapel Street, Albany,

bandung, West Java, Purnomo got a job as

Since then, the Chef Yono’s name became

showcase around 250 types of wine from

few months in several places in Indonesia, ‘’

New York. By evening, the largest restaurant

a waiter at the Holland America Cruise Lines.

known in the culinary business. He has also

around the world, ‘’ said Yono while showing

he said proudly.

in Albany, the state capital of New York, was

He gained his knowledge of cooking and

gotten some national recognitions and has

his gorgeous wine cellar at the restaurant.

getting crowded.

English there. It was also on the same ship

appeared on the nationally televised events,

Not only active in business and education,

The father of 2 adult children who was

Although President Barack Obama, who

that he met Donna Metallo, his wife of `37

tator, Santé, DiRoNA & The American Culi-

such asToday Show, TVFood Network and

Purnomo also actively assists the communi-

honored in 2010 with the American Dream

years.

nary Federation among others. Yono’s offers

met British chef Gordon Ramsey, and other

ties in Albany. ‘’ As an American, we have

Award from the National Restaurant Associa-

four, five and eight course tasting menus

famous chefs.

to give back to the local community, ‘’ said

tion at a ceremony in Washington, feels so

Yono. Even so, it does not mean he forgets

blessed with what he has achieved in the US.

lived for 4 years in Indonesia as a child, loves Indonesian food, it’s still an unpopular

Maybe there is no restaurants in Albany, or

that vary every month. Sweet Cream

cuisine to most Americans. Chef Yono has

even in other places in America, that rivals

Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Char Grilled

So what makes Yono’s so popular?’’ American

about Indonesia, his native country. This

“To be able to live the American dream -- it’s

gone a long way to change that. He has been

Yono’s . In the 165-room Hampton Inn Hotel,

Colorado Lamb, Twenty Four Hour Braised

people are always looking for the chef, not

Solo man flew to Aceh in 2005, a couple

very meaningful for somebody like me who

promoting and serving Indonesian food

Yono’s has a prime ground floor location for

Short Ribs Rendang, Bakmi Goreng and

the restaurant. ‘’ That’s why I always try to

months after the Tsunami, to do social work.

came from another country,” Purnomo said.

for decades to many people from different

his restaurant. Established since 1986, the

Nasi Goreng are extremely popular. Cook-

maintain my reputation, ‘’ Chef Yono said

‘’ I was so moved and saddened to see that

“Cooking is how I share my heritage. I’m so

walks of life, including many U.S, elites ,

restaurant is owned and operated by the

ing with exotic ingredients indigenous to his

seriously. That’s why he always uses high

event. Hot weather, no food or drink, and

proud and humbled.”

such as president Bill Clinton

Purnomo family, and has been recognized

background, such as coconut milk, sambal,

quality materials, and even makes his own

the survivors were stranded and homeless,

by the James Beard Foundation, Wine Spec-

red, yellow and green curry, lemongrass, lime

butter. No wonder his homemade desserts

‘’ said Purnomo. He went back to America

vleaves, Chef Yono creates a unique, sophis-

like Chocolate Rendezvous, Coconut Cream

and formed Chef Yono Foundation to

ticated, complex and layered cuisine.

Torte, French Vanilla Cheesecake, Indone-

provide scholarships for Indonesian students

Together with his team, Chef Yono loves

sian Bananas Foster, and his Maple Walnut

to learn about the culinary and hospitality.

to innovate. He and his team has won the

Banana Bread Pudding are to die for.

The foundation has helped around 600

Culinary Olympics in London, England in

With around $1.2 million total investment,

1996. At that time, all participants who joined

the restaurant is growing really well. Chef

the race hid their recipes. ‘’ We did not. We

Yono says his annual income from the two

wanted to share the results of our innovation

restaurants tops $ 3 million. “But we don’t

recipe to everyone. We invited them to try,

make that much profit because we donate a lot,” he said with a big laughter. Last month, the guy who is also active in Indonesian Diaspora, was helping organizing a business Luncheon with the theme ‘’ Explore Indonesia: New Business and Investment Destination., “ together with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia. Nearly 50 people attended the event to promote

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rising star enthusiastic feedback from the audience.

Soegija is about Dutch East Indies’ (now Indonesia) first indigenous Catholic Church Bishop in Indonesia, Monsignor Albertus Soegijapranata SJ. This movie highlighted Mgr. Soegijapranata’s involvement in the transitional history of Indonesia, during the Dutch and Japanese occupation up until Indonesia’s Independence and struggle for legitimacy (1940 – 1949). According to Pak Djaduk Ferianto, the movie’s producer and composer, Soegija promotes a message of encouragement, to foster one’s ability to understand other’s lives and stories through a multifaceted, but unified lens of humanity.

Successful Soegija Film Screening in Manhattan, New York

By Aryo Wicaksono

“

The Hartley House,” in Man-

Indonesian Diaspora Network

sponsorship to make this event

Jersey, and PERMIAS Massachu-

hattan’s Hell’s Kitchen was

Tri-State, collaborating with Per-

a reality.

setts were also present at this

buzzing and “on-fire” with

mias NYC, recently held a special

event. In the near future, IDN Tri-

excitement during the screening

Free Soegija Movie Screening,

Heru Mafudi, IDN Tri-state Presi-

State would like to start a series

of Soegija, an epic history drama

Food Bazaar and Panel Discus-

dent, states “this event had vari-

of events that promotes various

of Indonesia. Indonesian food,

sion to commemorate and

ous goals in mind: to promote

Indonesian cultures that will go

culture, and film lovers in New

celebrate Indonesia’s Sumpah

Indonesian food and culture to

beyond film, dance, music, or

York City, ranging from Brooklyn

Pemuda Event – Indonesia’s

the New York community, to

food bazaar.

natives to people from far flung

Heroes Day Event – promot-

train young Indonesian American

places such as Abu Dhabi, Ma-

ing tolerance, acceptance, and

youths to be more entrepreneur-

The goal is to encourage more

drid, and Ukraine were treated

collaboration. IDN Tri-State

ial and to promote networking

panel discussions and training

to a magnificent afternoon of

acknowledged the generous

among Indonesians and various

sessions encouraging interdis-

Indonesian culture.

support of Bank Rakyat Indo-

international communities”.

ciplinary and intercultural col-

nesia (BRI) for the generous

PERMIAS NYC, PERMIAS New

laboration, and learning between

Indonesians, American Indonesians and

the movie screening itself. Visitors came

other international communities in New York

from various academia which included

City and beyond. Further possibilities will be

Columbia, John Jay College, Yale, Juilliard,

explored between IDN Tri-State and Met Life

CUNY, and New York University, as well as

Foundation, Parsons Brinckerhoff, VIACOM –

attendees from major foundations such as

Bet Networks, and various other professional

Asian Cultural Council, Asia Society, Met

organizations in town.

Life Foundation, VIACOM / Bet-Networks, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and various Consul-

It was a great joy to see a coterie of interna-

ates and Permanent Missions in New York

tional visitors savoring Indonesian culinary

City. The panel discussion, hosted by Aryo

delights representing four different regions

Wicaksono and featuring Soegija’s producer

of the archipelago, handicrafts, and of course

and composer Djaduk Ferianto, received

* As a graduate of the Colburn School of Performing Arts and the University of Arizona, Aryo Wicaksono is a pianist, composer, and educator who performed as a soloist and collaborative artist throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, Russia, and United Arab Emirates. He is currently serving as the Membership Manager for Chamber Music America – awicaksono7760@msn.com

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interview

Oliver Prasetyo Foto Model Indonesia di Iklan GAP

By DIDI PRAMBADI

B

ila melihat seorang model berwajah tampan dalam iklan pakaian GAP untuk

musim gugur, tidak banyak yang menyangka bahwa lelaki itu berdarah Manado dan Jawa.

Dia tak lain adalah Oliver Prasetyo, yang lahir dan besar di New York City. Selama enam tahun Oliver pernah menjadi tentara AS, sebelum menjadi foto model dan berakting, sejak satu setengah tahun lalu. Oliver yang pernah tampil di sejumlah video musik, acara televisi ini kemudian dipercaya menjadi model untuk iklan pakaian musim gugur produksi GAP. Setelah berkiprah di dunia model, Oliver berniat pindah ke Jakarta. ‘’Mungkin suatu hari tahun depan untuk mengembangkan karir saya sebagai foto model dan bidang akting,’’ katanya. ‘’Bagi saya, belajar dan menyelami kebudayaan Indonesia merupakan hal yang sangat penting, mengingat saya adalah

perkenalkan budaya Indonesia

Dan saya mencari perwakilan

Silakan tengok juga di akun

seratus persen orang Indonesia,’’

di panggung hiburan Amerika

atau agen di Jakarta untuk foto

Facebooknya.

ujarnya menambahkan.

Serikat merupakan impian besar

model dan akting,’’ kata Oliver

dalam hidupnya. ‘’Sebagai lang-

sambil memberikan nomor tele-

kah awal, saya akan menabung.

pon WhatsApp: 1.973.71.587.26.

Menurut Oliver Prasetyo, mem-

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interview

lika-liku

Kewarganegaraan itu seperti kehidupan

Jumat pagi, seminggu sekali.

suami-istri, kita berpisah hanya kalau ada alasan yang maha kuat. Bagi saya, yang waktu

40 TAHUN

BEKERJA DI VOA

Acara, yang bertahan sampai 20 tahun ini

itu masih kanak-kanak (usia 7-12 tahun), masa

memang cukup popular sampai masuk ke

revolusi saya rasakan betul. Kakak-kakak

novelnya Ahmad Fuadi “Negri 5 Menara”. Itu

saya ikut berjuang, kekurangan makanan

hanya menyebut dua di antara sekian banyak

dan pakaian, bapak saya harus mening-

program yang kemudian saya tangani.

galkan keluarga untuk menjalankan tugas Negara, melakukan diplomasi ke Makkah,

By Abdul Nur Adnan

P

“Islam di Amerika”, yang berkumandang tiap

Ketika mereka memulai acara TV, HALO

sebagai kepala “Missi Haji” yang ketika pulang

VOA, mereka minta saya untuk menjadi

tersangkut di Bukittinggi, karena Belanda

pemandunya yang pertama. Acara yang

menduduki sisa-sisa Republik, termasuk kota

dimungkinkan dengan kerjasama dengan

Solo, tempat kami tinggal.

ersisnya 39 tahun 4 bulan.

Indonesia yang baik. Syarat lain

masa kejayaan di Indonesia,

(ada asuransi), ada jaminan hari

Indosiar ini, berjalan selama kurang lebih 2

Waktu yang cukup lama.

adalah suara serta kepandaian

yaitu jaman “Revolusi Belum

tua (pensiun) dan pendidikan

tahun. Setelah itu, tenaga-tenaga khusus

Pada tahun 2008 saya merasa, setelah ham-

Saya mulai bekerja pada

membaca yang tidak terlalu

Selesai”, ketika menurut Bung

anak-anaknya terpelihara.

untuk televisi direkrut langsung dari Indone-

pir 40 tahun bekerja, sudah cukup dan saya

tahun 1969, tahun ketika Indone-

jelek. Kepandaian jurnalisitik

Karno Indonesia harus menemu-

sia, dan terbagi dua SASI, bagian radio dan

ingin beristirahat, mempunyai waktu yang

sia sedang menggeliat dari hura-

lainnya, seperti mewawancarai

kan kepribadian nasional, yang

Karena saya senang mengamati

bagian televisi. Pada satu saat pegawainya

hura revolusi, menata ekonomi

orang, Alhamdulillah sudah saya

arti operasionalnya, melarang

dunia kampus (sisa-sisa masa

mencapai jumlah 40, sebagai pegawai tetap,

yang lama dipinggirkan, dan

peroleh ketika menjadi peny-

musik yang dinamakannya musik

mahasiswa dan aktif di Univer-

dan beberapa pegawai penggal waktu.

sudah tentu juga menata dunia

iar radio mahasiswa tadi, dan

“ngak,ngik, ngok”, alias musik

sitaria), maka tugas khusus per-

politik. Untuk menata ekonomi

kemudian menjadi wartawan

barat. Musik semacam itu, kata

tama yang dibebankan kepada

Dari sisi kewarganegaraan, pegawai-pegawai

itu, para pakar waktu itu men-

lokal. Karena itu test yang harus

BK, tidak lain dari bentuk kolo-

saya adalah melaporkan kegiatan

SASI itu dibagi dua, yang warganegara dan

gambil langkah-langkah yang

saya ambil di Kedutaan Besar

nialisme/imperialism baru, alias

mahasiswa. Acara mingguan

yang bukan warganegara. Saya memilih tetap

akibatnya terasa terutama bagi

Amerika di Merdeka Selatan itu

nekolim.

pertama yang saya kemudian itu

mempertahankan kewarganegaraan Indone-

cukup untuk melakukan refleksi mengenai

orang seperti saya yang boleh

tidak terlalu sulit saya lewati.

saya namakan “Keliling Kampus”.

sia saya. Bagi saya kewarganegaraan itu tidak

hidup saya. Anak-anak saya (tiga putra) dan

Voice of America atau Suara

Saya senang dengan program

bisa dilepas begitu saja, kalau tidak memang

cucu-cucu saya semua di negri ini, karena

Tahun 1969 bagi radio gelom-

Amerika Seksi Indonesia (SASI)

ini, karena aya akan betul-betul

betul-betul perlu, seperti menentukan hidup

itu saya memutuskan untuk tetap tinggal di

dan mati.

sini dan kalau dapat menulis buku mengenai

dikatakan baru lulus dari universitas dan mencari pekerjaan.

bang pendek seperti VOA meru-

satu-satunya radio yang dikelola

berkeliling kampus di berbagai

Untuk bisa diterima di VOA, saya

pakan saat-saat pertengahan

pemerintah Amerika. Selain

universitas di Amerika. Dan itu

pengalaman saya selama ini, dan mungkin

harus menguasai Bahasa Inggris,

masa kejayaan. Sebelum tahun

Bahasa Indonesia, ada lebih 50

terlaksana, ketika kita mewawa-

buku-buku lain, dengan harapan mudah-

setidaknya bisa menerjemahkan

itu, RGP (Radio Gelombang

bahasa asing yang digunakan di

ncarai mahasiswa-mahasiswa

mudahan akan bermanfaat. Toh akhirnya

teks dari bahasa itu ke bahasa

Pendek) memang mengalami

lembaga radio internasional itu.

Indonesia yang terserak di ber-

manusia yang paling baik itu adalah yang

Radio ini khusus ditujukan ke luar

bagai universitas Amerika, dari

paling bermanfaat, kan begitu? ***

negri, justru dilarang untuk di-

Harvard di pantai timur, Wiscon-

pancarkan ke dalam negri (tidak

sin di Amerika Tengah, sampai

seperti RRI).

Berkeley di pantai barat.

Bagi mereka yang suka berkec-

Juga karena minat saya yang

impung di dunia jurnalistik pada

tinggi untuk mengamati perkem-

umunya, bekerja di SASI ini me-

bangan Islam, maka ketika pihak

nyenangkan juga. Dia akan dapat

pimpinan menginginkan SASI

mengikuti apa yang sedang ter-

membuat sesuatu yang akan

jadi di dunia, dia dapat mengem-

menjelaskan kepada para pen-

bangkan bakat kewartawanan-

dengar di Indonesia yang may-

nya, dan ya gaji – meskipun

oritas Muslim, bahwa Amerika

tidak terlalu melimpah— tetapi

tidak memusuhi Islam, mereka

mencukupi. Kesehatan terjamin

melirik saya, dan lahirlah acara

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business

IS REal Estate Investing for you?

by Anthony Didonato Is real estate investing

lems for others while achieving

you learn how to structure these

Investing in commercial real

right for ME?

their own financial freedom all

scenarios, you can not only get

estate can be the most profitable

For many real estate investors,

the time.

started with no money down,

option for experienced investors.

the deals they make are about

Where do I start if I am

you can earn serious money on

Just be aware that higher profits

a lot more than building profits

new to real estate invest-

your investments.

may and usually do carry a

or increasing cash flow. Many

ing?

Strategies that make you

somewhat higher risk. Diligence

real estate investors love what

If you are new to real estate

money in real estate with

is a mandatory. Investing in

they do because they can and do

investing you may be over-

little or no risk.

foreclosures and bank foreclosed

help people. You can structure

whelmed by the options you

There are a number of real estate

real estate (REOs), either with or

deals that earn you income while

have seen or heard about. You

investment strategies that will

without a short sale, usually will

helping a family with little, bad

may be concerned that you do

get you started on the road to

also produce substantial profits

or no credit achieve the dream of

not have the money or credit

financial freedom with little or

on investments. Rehabbing a

owning a home. As a real estate

to get started with investing.

no financial risk or outlay on your

home is also for more experi-

part. These strategies include:

enced investors. If you know

•Use a lease options. This allows

what you’re doing, you can make

you to make a commitment to

bigger profits than with flipping

buy a property with almost no

houses or lease options, but you

money down and with an ex-

also have more potential risk.

tended period of time to arrange

The most important rule here

financing.

is: Do not be the handyman!

•Quick flipping houses. This

Hire a professional who knows

strategy allows you to make

what their doing. Many investors

money by finding sellers who

enjoy buying and holding single

need to sell the property quickly.

family houses as rental proper-

They are willing to sell for way

ties. That way you can get a cash

investor, you can help people

You may even wonder if real

less than what the home is

flow every month, decent tax

facing foreclosure get their lives

estate investing is right for you.

worth. Then “flip” your contract

deductions yearly, and the pos-

back by creating a deal that stops

There are proven real estate

to a new buyer who will pay you

sibility of a large profit when you

the foreclosure while earning

investment methods where no

more than what you agreed to

decide to sell the investment.

money for you, the investor. By

credit or cash is needed, such as

pay. In most if not all cases you

If you’re interested in rental

coming up with creative solu-

flipping houses, lease options,

never put a dollar at risk.

property, be sure to learn every-

tions, you can help people solve

“subject to” transactions, and

•Taking “Subject-To”. This mean

thing you can about landlording

their problems while earning

other “no money down” options.

taking title to the property sub-

before jumping into this type of

excellent returns from your real

These methods are low-risk and

ject to the existing mortgage that

investment. Experts in dis-

estate investments. These are

can net you many thousands

is already in place on the home.

counted mortgages, trust deeds,

real win-win situations for all

of dollars with each successful

The terms of the note that were

and other “paper” understand

involved. There is no better feel-

investment. You may be think-

initially created with the lender

the power of coupling real estate

ing than knowing you are able

ing that this is not possible, or

stay the same, including the

transactions with real estate pa-

to meet your own dreams and

that there is a catch somewhere.

name on the loan. Simply put,

per. By combining the two, you

goals while helping other people

The only catch is that you need

you are not assuming the loan.

have the ability to out-negotiate,

solve their problems. People just

to educate yourself about these

Profitable investments for more

out-maneuver, and outsmart

like you are helping solve prob-

investing opportunities. When

experienced investors.

your competition.

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Permanent Legal Residence Green Card, What are your options?

by James munnis

L

awful permanent residents

status, requesting a Green Card

are foreign-born individuals

for the individual. There are sev-

that have applied for and

eral avenues by which a Green

received Permanent Legal Resi-

Card may be obtained and these

dent Status, commonly known

include:

as receiving a Green Card. Green Cards grant individuals the legal

•

Family sponsorship

authority to reside and work in

•

Employer sponsorship

the United States on a perma-

•

Adoption

nent basis. Obtaining a Green

•

Asylum

Card is not always a simple process, and individuals can face

Family sponsorship can be ob-

many obstacles in their quest to

tained through family members

obtain lawful permanent resi-

or relatives that are either United

dent status in the United States.

States citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United

Before an individual can apply

States. Employers can choose to

for a Green Card, they must have

sponsor foreign-born employees

someone in the United States

based on specific criteria and

that will be their sponsor. A

categories. Children that are ad-

sponsor can be a United States

opted by United States citizens

citizen or another foreign na-

or lawful permanent residents

Other foreign nationals may be

tional that is a lawful permanent

can receive a Green Card. Those

eligible for Green Cards, such as:

resident of the United States.

seeking refuge from persecution

The sponsor may file a petition

in their country of origin may

•

Religious workers

be an exhaustive list of ways in

on behalf of the individual seek-

also be eligible for lawful perma-

•

Special immigrants

which foreign-born individuals

ing lawful permanent resident

nent resident status through the

(i.e. former United

may obtain a Green Card and

Asylum option.

States government

employees) •

Foreign investors

This is by no means intended to

the foreign-born individuals who may be eligible to acquire a Green Card. However, this list does intend to show that a Green Card may be obtained for various and numerous reasons, allowing foreign born nationals the opportunity to legally live, work, and remain in the United States.

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lifestyle

Health Benefits of

KARATE

By Marcia Ransom

K

and sometimes emphasizes

The number of seniors and

healthy—well not by itself.

just one side of the body, karate

children involved in karate has

Since karate is a weaponless art;

Attending karate classes,

strives to use both sides of the

grown. With youths, it is impor-

the body is ones only means of

two or three days a week, will not

body equally, as well as the

tant not to interfere with their

defense. Therefore, although

guarantee superior or even good

upper and lower limbs. This

natural physical development.

the body and the limbs must be

health. It is a good start but, in

contributes to the overall physi-

Some activities like weight

strengthened and conditioned

addition to regular training, it is

cal development of the karateka

training are not always good for

they also must be cared for and

important to maintain an overall

(karate practitioner).

young developing bones and

safe guarded.

muscles. This is one of the rea-

avoiding over exertion, getting

The hips and the core of the

sons karate is an excellent choice

It is important to get the proper

proper rest, and eating healthily.

body are critical to most karate

for physical activity, because it

nutrition to replenish the body

techniques. These body parts

uses natural body movement in

after each workout. After

Building stamina, flexibility, en-

will become quite developed

its techniques. The exercises and

training, the body has probably

durance, and strength, accompa-

and strong with consistent train-

drills mostly revolve around rep-

depleted or at least lowered

nied by a complete cardiovascu-

ing. Many of the techniques,

etition and only use the body’s

its glycogen and energy stores.

lar workout are all a part of karate

such as punching and kicking,

own weight.

Eating a balanced meal of fats,

training. As part of the warm-up

help keep the spine firm if cor-

and warm-down, exercises such

rect form and positioning are

Seniors often benefit because

plenishes the body and helps to

as pushups or stretches similar to

used. Strong back and abdomi-

they can move according to their

repair torn and bruised muscles.

yoga are part of the routine. Af-

nal muscles used in hand and

bodies and talent. Karate is very

Rest between trainings is also

ter thoroughly warming up with

foot techniques contribute to a

much about individual develop-

the body’s time to heal. Proper

calisthenics, the student is ready

better posture and can help with

ment. The strength enhancing

health management is critical for

to begin practice.

balance issues.

and flexibility exercises help

the karateka who wishes to make

keep bodies active and limber.

karate-do a lifelong endeavor.

proteins, and carbohydrates re-

Karate is very systematic in its

Most of the student’s training

At the same time because karate

approach to learning techniques.

is done through repetition of

is kinesthetically correct in its

Like any endeavor, one will get

The training should start out slow

techniques, and continuous

techniques, if executed properly,

out of karate what one puts into

and gradually increase in speed

movement. There are no props

it is less stress on the body. Many

it. Make no mistake karate is

and intensity as the muscles

or additional items necessary for

karateka continue to train even

work—hard work; however, the

warm up. A good instructor will

a vigorous workout. Repeating

in advanced age. In fact, many

greater the effort the better the

break down the techniques and

drills at full speed and perform-

older participants credit karate

result and benefit.

put safety first, particularly with

ing multiple katas at alternating

with aiding in their longevity.

young children who are ener-

speeds provides a full cardio-

getic and just want to jump right

vascular workout. For anyone

There are karate practitioners

black belt in Shotokan Karate

in, and with older or physically

involved in physical activities,

who continue to practice karate

and the Chief Instructor of the

challenged students who may

avoiding injuries from overtrain-

well into their 80s. The founder

Kaze Shotokan Karate Club in

have limitations on their range of

ing or training incorrectly is very

of modern day Shotokan lived

Delaware County Pennsylvania.

motion, balance, or other areas.

important. Karate students

into his 90s. Karate-do is a

She has trained under Master

Marcia Ransom is a 6th-degree

need to use proper form and

way of life so it is important to

Okazaki for over 20 years and

All of the body is used in karate.

timing when performing tech-

manage one’s health and keep

is an ISKF-certified instructor,

Unlike some sports which may

niques.

the body functioning well to

examiner, and judge.

only focus on the legs or arms,

A member of the Interna3onal Shotokan Karate Federa3on (ISKF)

arate will make you

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cultural

why i love philly The city of immigrants By indah nuritasari

M

y friends in Indonesia

day or two, but not a place to call

first private psychiatric hospital

many countries come to live in

always say to me, usu-

home.)

in the U.S., founded in 1813 by

Philly every year. And thousands

the Quakers, is here.

of other immigrants come to the

ally with a combination

of ridicule and wonder, “Why

The streets are filled with such

do you live in Philly? Why not in

history here; it feels so magical.

Not only that, from its founding

New York, D.C. or Los Angeles?”

Philadelphia is the birthplace of

in 1682 Philadelphia has been

Chinatown

For them — for people around

independence, the place where

a city of immigrants. William

Another thing that I love in Philly

the world probably — living in

the United States of America

Penn, an immigrant himself,

is its Chinatown. Even though

America means living in those

was established, where impor-

established Philadelphia as a

it is smaller than New York’s or

centers of the universe like New

tant and famous people lived or

“Holy Experiment” and wel-

D.C.’s, it has hosted generations

York, or centers of power like

are buried. No one can talk about

comed immigrants from all

of Chinese and other Asian im-

D.C., or centers of fun and sun

Philly without mentioning the

over Europe. Between 1910 and

migrants. With around 3,000

like Los Angeles. And my answer

Declaration of Independence or

1914, at the height of immigra-

people living there, it is more

is always: Why not?

the Liberty Bell. The feeling of

tion from southern and eastern

than just a tourist destination,

I lived in Manhattan for three

magic is everywhere you go: The

Europe, Philadelphia was the

it is also a thriving urban village,

months before moving to Philly

First Bank of the United States,

third-largest immigrant port in

a living neighborhood. Beneath

more than 12 year ago. I have

the first municipal waterworks in

the country. Many Irish, Italian

the ornate Friendship Gate lies

to say, I enjoyed what New York

the United States, the first rural

and Eastern Europeans settled in

a miniature city where people

City has to offer, but there’s a

cemeteries, the oldest property

the South Philadelphia neigh-

mostly speak Chinese, and

sense of place here in Philly that

insurance, the oldest continu-

borhoods. Part of this area,

you will feel like you are in the

the first authentic Chinese Gate

home

able? Because Center City is so

you don’t always find in a bigger

ously operating theater in the

The Italian Market, is the only

middle of Hong Kong.

in America built by highly skilled

Philadelphia is a vastly different

colorful but not overwhelming?

city. (New York City is fun for a

English-speaking world. Even the

remaining open-air market in the

The gate, dedicated in 1984, was

Chinese artists. After 23 years,

from the city I am from. With

Because everything is within

it was substantially refurbished

about 1.5 million residents, this

walking distance and I don’t

and repainted, and rededicated

city feels quiet and “empty”

drive? I’m not quite sure. But

on Nov. 19, 2008. The materials

compared to hectic Jakarta,

what I know for sure is this:

for the Friendship Gate were do-

home of more than 10 million

Never in my life have I worn a

nated by the citizens of Tianjin,

people. But quickly I felt at home

shirt for a sports team, but here I

Philadelphia’s sister city in China.

here. Maybe it’s because there

have several Phillies t-shirts that

Because Philadelphia’s China-

were about 6,000 Indonesian

I wear with pride. Hey, that’s a big

town is smaller, it’s easier to find

immigrants living in South Philly

step for a woman like me. I didn’t

everything that you need there.

by the time I moved here. Or

think I would stay here for a long

city.

city. At least 800 refugees from

Far different, but still

because I can find foods from

time, but I guess I fell in love

And for good Asian food, the

my home country at dozens of

with this city.

possibilities are endless — dim

Indonesian groceries and restau-

sum, sushi, nasi goreng, pad Thai,

rants here.

pho noodles, Korean BBQ — all is affordable, delicious and dif-

Perhaps Philly is just that kind of

ferent.

place, so congenial and comfort-

My heart is here.

This memoir is published on www.newsworks.org on DECEMBER 6, 2013 This is the link: http://www. newsworks.org/index.php/ local/essayworks/62623whyilovephilly-the-cityof-immigrantsMaterials for the gate were donated by the citizens of Tianjin, Philadelphia’s sister city in China. (Kimberly Paynter/ WHYY)

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Jayapura-sentani menikmati alam dari ketinggian

tarnya. Tapi ketika di tepiannya

laut. Salah satunya yang sering

itu biasanya digelar tarian-tarian

pun, pemandangan tak kalah

dibicarakan adalah hiu gergaji

adat di atas perahu, tarian perang

menakjubkan. Apalagi jika langit

. Disebut begitu konon karena

khas Papua, upacara adat seperti

begitu cerah sehingga warna biru

giginya berderet tajam seperti

penobatan Ondoafi (kampung),

langitnya pun begitu jelas dihiasi

gergaji. Tapi ada juga yang me-

dan sajian berbagai kuliner khas

awan yang berarak indah.

nyebutnya Hiu Sentani karena

Papua.. Tak ketinggalan, berbagai

habitatnya hanya di Danau

kerajinan khas penduduk lokal.

Sentani itu.

Seperi ukiran kayu, serta lukisan

Danau Sentani itu sendiri banyak menyimpan kisah para

dan baju dari kulit kayu.

penduduk sekitarnya. Luasnya

Di danau yang terbentang antara

sekitar 9.360 hektar dan berada

Kota Jayapura dan Kabupaten

Jadi tunggu apalagi? Menuju Jaya-

di ketinggian 75 meter di atas

Jayapura ini pun setiap pertenga-

pura kini tak sulit lagi. Ada beber-

yang yang kini banyak dibangun hotel-hotel

permukaan laut. Di danau ter-

han Juni biasanya digelar Festival

apa penerbangan langsung atau

berbintang lima ini bakal indah dinikmati

besar di Papua ini konon banyak

Danau Sentani. Menarik sekali

pun transit di beberapa tempat.

saat matahari akan terbenanm atau pun ma-

menyimpan aneka ragam biota

untuk para turis karena pada saat

Misalnya jika dari Jakarta pukul 11

tahari mulai terbit, terutama dari ketinggian.

Karena dari ketinggian itulah perpaduan antara rumah lokal, hotel-hotel yang bergedung tinggi serta garis pantai dengan ombaknya bakal menjadi kombinasi cantik bak lukisan.

Apalagi jika cahaya ikut menyelinap nakal di antara bangunan tersebut. Indah sekali.

Suasana yang lebih menakjubkan lagi saat sampai di Danau Sentani. Perjalanannya sekitar satu jam dari Kota Papua ke arah bandara Sentani. Danau ini juga indah saat dipandang dari ketinggian, Danau ini seolah menjadi oase di antara bukit-bukit di sekiRasanya sederhana saja. Hanya terasa garam dan bawang putih. Namun aroma jeruk limau sepertinya membuat daging ikan mujair ini menjadi istimewa saat dibakar. Tak tercium aroma amis yang biasanya membuat selera turun saat menyantap hidangan ikan bakar

malam WIB, transit di Makassar

seperti ini. Istimewanya lagi adalah sambal

dan Biak masing-masing 45 me-

matahnya yang super pedas ditambah sayur

nit, tiba di Jayapura sekitar pukul

rebus yang juga sederhana, yaitu sejumput

7 pagi waktu setempat. (Susan)

daun pepaya, daun singkong, dan beberapa irisan mentimun. Kesederhanaan hidangan yang kini semakin dicari di tanah Papua ini menjadi pelengkap perjalanan menyusuri kawasan Timur Indonesia ini.

Hidangan ini memang nikmat disantap, apalagi setelah menyusuri jalan-jalan di Jayapura yang umumnya berbukit-bukit. Kota