Author: Jeff Casmer
Many people do not understand how I make a living, they are either skeptical and feel I dont make enough to support myself or they are unrealistic and think I spend all day checking celebrity gossip and counting my money. I can't blame them of course I used to be both skeptical and unrealistic.
Working from home gives me freedom that most of my friends can only imagine-- sleeping in, no commute, no timed lunch breaks, not having to call in sick, the list could go on for pages.
However, its not all fun and games. You work irregular hours, the competition is fierce, you are not guaranteed a steady income, there is no health plan or benefits and of course the most negative aspect of working online-scams.
You see the ads all the time work from home, live the life youve always dreamed of, earn a six figure income in your pajamas. What some of them should say is, become a slave to your computer, live a life that no one would ever dream of, work your tail of for 60 dollars a month.
But are they all like this? No, of course not, if that were the case no one would be working from home. Determining a scam from a legitimate work at home business starts with research. Whenever you are asked to invest your time and money into something you should make sure its worth it. The trouble is doing this research can take up more time and money with
little or no results.
Here are some quick tips to make it easy:
1. Look for contact information on the website
2. Visit work at home forums and ask people in their forums for a review
3. See if you are willing to put in the time to make it work
4. Dont fall for pictures of fancy cars or even charts of their earnings
However, I noticed that even after I did research I was still skeptical or I got a dazzling review and didnt look twice before leaping. So here's my honest advice, there is no magic product. People looking for a get rich plan find scams. But heres something else to keep in mind every ebook, every ecourse and program will teach you something, even if it is just what to watch out for next time.
The best way to make money online is bring something you enjoy doing and are good at onto the internet. For example if you have a great designers eye then you could start a web design business. Likewise if you are good persuading people to do things then affiliate marketing would be perfect for you.
Knowing your talents is the first step to succeeding online. Being willing to put in the effort is the next. Working online is in no way like working a 9-5 job. Most people think they can just quit their day job and find immediate success. For those that think this way, working from home is a nightmare.
They hop from one opportunity to the next, they fall for every trick in the book, and they never take the time to learn how to really make an online business work.
But for those willing to treat an online venture like any business venture, on that requires patients, a little risk and lot of elbow grease then yes working from home can be a dream.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
LOTTERY SCAMS ARE VERY DANGEROUS..!
Yesterday, when I opened my E-mail at yahoo.com, I was surprised by a E-mail with subject "Winning Notification". Because vexed, I do open that E-mail which sent by someone of organization lottery aussie telling that I have won lottery equal to US$ 300,000 dollar because of my E-mail address is joined into lottery.
Damn..That's make me huge shock..! Can you imagine, winning a lottery in dollars...!! but, I have bad feeling about it...how can you win a lottery if you dont feel make any bet or give any information to organization of lottery...So I have to find information at google.com about "is the notification letter" true or not....
then I found one of these at www.fraudaid.com
“ Is anything in the winning notification letter true?
NO. Nothing in the winning notification letter is true. All the letters are sent by people in a fraud cell. A cell is a part of a fraud ring that consists of a few members who work under instructions from the fraud ring leader. The fraud cell works from hotel rooms, back rooms ("boiler" rooms) and Internet Cafes.
If you walk into one of these boiler room, you see a lot of laptop computers and cell phones. Cell phones might be piled on tables or on beds. Each cell phone has a different name taped on the back.
Actually, two names are written there. One is the name of a scam victim, the other is the name of the character the scammer is playing.
That is how each criminal knows what to say on the phone because the lies are based on the victim's name written on the tape and the phony name attached to that phone number.
Each criminal in the fraud cell knows which one of them is corresponding with that particular victim, and knows what part to play. One single criminal in a boiler room can be using as many as 30 different false names and titles.”
Many more information about Lottery Scam, Click http://www.fraudaid.com/
Damn..That's make me huge shock..! Can you imagine, winning a lottery in dollars...!! but, I have bad feeling about it...how can you win a lottery if you dont feel make any bet or give any information to organization of lottery...So I have to find information at google.com about "is the notification letter" true or not....
then I found one of these at www.fraudaid.com
“ Is anything in the winning notification letter true?
NO. Nothing in the winning notification letter is true. All the letters are sent by people in a fraud cell. A cell is a part of a fraud ring that consists of a few members who work under instructions from the fraud ring leader. The fraud cell works from hotel rooms, back rooms ("boiler" rooms) and Internet Cafes.
If you walk into one of these boiler room, you see a lot of laptop computers and cell phones. Cell phones might be piled on tables or on beds. Each cell phone has a different name taped on the back.
Actually, two names are written there. One is the name of a scam victim, the other is the name of the character the scammer is playing.
That is how each criminal knows what to say on the phone because the lies are based on the victim's name written on the tape and the phony name attached to that phone number.
Each criminal in the fraud cell knows which one of them is corresponding with that particular victim, and knows what part to play. One single criminal in a boiler room can be using as many as 30 different false names and titles.”
Many more information about Lottery Scam, Click http://www.fraudaid.com/
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Few Ways to Help the Homeless
The world of the homeless seems very far from yours -- but in some ways it is quite near. For any of us, the loss of a job, the death of a spouse or a child, a severe physical disability, family problems, could be the route to total despair. These are the very tragedies that have happened to many homeless people. Struck by personal tragedies, the people in shelters across America, have lost their homes and been deserted by the families and friends they once had. What can you do, personally, to help them? Sometimes the smallest gesture -- and a good attitude -- can go a long way. Below, a few ways to help the homeless, you could tried…..
1. Understand who the homeless are - Help dispel the stereotypes about the homeless. Learn about the different reasons for homelessness, and remember, every situation is unique.
2. Educate yourself about the homeless. A homeless person may be someone who lost their job, a runaway child, or someone with a mental illness. One of the first steps in helping people is to see them as individuals and to find out what they need. Notice them; talk to them. Most are starved for attention.
3. Respect the homeless as individuals - Give the homeless people the same courtesy and respect you would accord your friends, your family, your employer. Treat them as you would wish to be treated if you needed assistance.
4. Respond with kindness - We can make quite a difference in the lives of the homeless when we respond to them, rather than ignore or dismiss them. Try a kind word and a smile.
5. Bring food - It's as simple as taking a few extra sandwiches when you go out. When you pass someone who asks for change, offer him or her something to eat. If you take a lunch, pack a little extra. When you eat at a restaurant, order something to take with you when you leave.
6. Donate clothing - Next time you do your spring or fall cleaning, keep an eye out for those clothes that you no longer wear. If these items are in good shape, gather them together and donate them to organizations that provide housing for the homeless.
7. Help the homeless apply for aid - Governmental aid is available for homeless people, but many may not know where to find it or how to apply. Since they don't have a mailing address, governmental agencies may not be able to reach them. You can help by directing the homeless to intermediaries, such as homeless organizations, that let them know what aid is available and help them to apply for it. If you want to be an advocate or intermediary for the homeless yourself, you can contact these organizations as well.
1. Understand who the homeless are - Help dispel the stereotypes about the homeless. Learn about the different reasons for homelessness, and remember, every situation is unique.
2. Educate yourself about the homeless. A homeless person may be someone who lost their job, a runaway child, or someone with a mental illness. One of the first steps in helping people is to see them as individuals and to find out what they need. Notice them; talk to them. Most are starved for attention.
3. Respect the homeless as individuals - Give the homeless people the same courtesy and respect you would accord your friends, your family, your employer. Treat them as you would wish to be treated if you needed assistance.
4. Respond with kindness - We can make quite a difference in the lives of the homeless when we respond to them, rather than ignore or dismiss them. Try a kind word and a smile.
5. Bring food - It's as simple as taking a few extra sandwiches when you go out. When you pass someone who asks for change, offer him or her something to eat. If you take a lunch, pack a little extra. When you eat at a restaurant, order something to take with you when you leave.
6. Donate clothing - Next time you do your spring or fall cleaning, keep an eye out for those clothes that you no longer wear. If these items are in good shape, gather them together and donate them to organizations that provide housing for the homeless.
7. Help the homeless apply for aid - Governmental aid is available for homeless people, but many may not know where to find it or how to apply. Since they don't have a mailing address, governmental agencies may not be able to reach them. You can help by directing the homeless to intermediaries, such as homeless organizations, that let them know what aid is available and help them to apply for it. If you want to be an advocate or intermediary for the homeless yourself, you can contact these organizations as well.
Let’s start to heal world and doing something good for others...
Heal the world..Make it a better place..For you and for me…And the entire human race
There are people dying….If you care enough…For the living
Make a better place..For you and for me
There is many ways to make the world for a better place. One of them is “clik to give” charity program. “Clik to Give” is charity program from GreaterGood Network, They do the best to raise awareness of good causes and to connect people every day with simple ways to make the world a better place. So, how you’re support their program. It is simple. All you have to do is visit the sites below then used your hand to clik “clik to give” button. (IT’S FREE…!!!)
1. Hunger - www.thehungersite.com
The Hunger Site was founded to focus the power of the Internet on a specific humanitarian need; the eradication of world hunger. Since its launch in June 1999, the site has established itself as a leader in online activism, helping to feed the world's hungry and food insecure.
2. Breast Cancer - www.thebreastcancersite.com
The Breast Cancer Site was founded to help offer free mammograms to women in need — women for whom early detection would not otherwise be possible. Since its launch in October 2000, the site has established itself as a leader in online activism and in the fight to prevent breast cancer deaths.
3. Child Health - www.thechildhealthsite.com
The Child Health Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — saving children's lives and improving the quality of their health. Over 200,000 children die every week from preventable causes, and many millions more suffer from preventable disease, curable blindness, landmines and other crippling accidents.
4. Literacy - www.theliteracysite.com
The Literacy Site was founded to help promote literacy among children from low-income families nationwide. Partnering with First Book and Room to Read, the site makes books available to children around the world, giving many children their very first book.
5. Rainforest - www.therainforestsite.com
Originally launched in May 2000, The Rainforest Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific ecological need — the preservation of the world's rainforests.
6. Animal Rescue - www.theanimalrescuesite.com
The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
So, what are waiting for…? Let’s start doing something good for others by visit those site then clik the button…
There are people dying….If you care enough…For the living
Make a better place..For you and for me
There is many ways to make the world for a better place. One of them is “clik to give” charity program. “Clik to Give” is charity program from GreaterGood Network, They do the best to raise awareness of good causes and to connect people every day with simple ways to make the world a better place. So, how you’re support their program. It is simple. All you have to do is visit the sites below then used your hand to clik “clik to give” button. (IT’S FREE…!!!)
1. Hunger - www.thehungersite.com
The Hunger Site was founded to focus the power of the Internet on a specific humanitarian need; the eradication of world hunger. Since its launch in June 1999, the site has established itself as a leader in online activism, helping to feed the world's hungry and food insecure.
2. Breast Cancer - www.thebreastcancersite.com
The Breast Cancer Site was founded to help offer free mammograms to women in need — women for whom early detection would not otherwise be possible. Since its launch in October 2000, the site has established itself as a leader in online activism and in the fight to prevent breast cancer deaths.
3. Child Health - www.thechildhealthsite.com
The Child Health Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — saving children's lives and improving the quality of their health. Over 200,000 children die every week from preventable causes, and many millions more suffer from preventable disease, curable blindness, landmines and other crippling accidents.
4. Literacy - www.theliteracysite.com
The Literacy Site was founded to help promote literacy among children from low-income families nationwide. Partnering with First Book and Room to Read, the site makes books available to children around the world, giving many children their very first book.
5. Rainforest - www.therainforestsite.com
Originally launched in May 2000, The Rainforest Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific ecological need — the preservation of the world's rainforests.
6. Animal Rescue - www.theanimalrescuesite.com
The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
So, what are waiting for…? Let’s start doing something good for others by visit those site then clik the button…
Monday, August 27, 2007
12 mistakes affiliates make - and how to fix them
By Allan Gardyne | Published 04/8/2004
Affiliates struggling to earn $100 a month often find it hard to believe that other people could possibly earn as much as $10,000 or even $100,000 a month in commissions.
Believe it. Big commissions do happen. And you can expect to hear about even bigger commissions.
Forrester Research predicts that affiliate programs and affiliate networks will produce $280 billion annually in e-commerce sales by 2008.
In most programs, 5% of the affiliates generate the vast majority of the sales. If you're not in that 5% and want to be, you'll have to change what you're doing.
Here are 12 mistakes you could be making, and how to fix them.
1. Are you telling people how to make money on the Internet when you don't know how yourself?
Perhaps - just perhaps - you can succeed at this, but it's the most obvious trap into which new affiliates fall. You join a few affiliate programs and set up a site offering Internet marketing tips, work-from-home tips, instant-business tips, or be-your-own-boss tips.
The advantages of doing this include having great products to promote, high commissions and lots of help from Internet marketers.
However, if you do this, you face two massive challenges.
1. You'll have hundreds of thousands of web pages out there competing with yours.
2. You're competing with the planet's best marketing EXPERTS. Some of the brightest brains in Internet marketing are working full-time to grab the attention of your target audience.
I'm not saying you can't succeed in this field, but if you're new to affiliate programs, this is definitely NOT the best place to begin. If you're struggling, find a less well traveled path.
You don't have to abandon your existing website. Just launch a new one based on a new theme. Later, when you've learned more and really have something to offer, it will be time to revamp your marketing tips site.
information continued...........
Affiliates struggling to earn $100 a month often find it hard to believe that other people could possibly earn as much as $10,000 or even $100,000 a month in commissions.
Believe it. Big commissions do happen. And you can expect to hear about even bigger commissions.
Forrester Research predicts that affiliate programs and affiliate networks will produce $280 billion annually in e-commerce sales by 2008.
In most programs, 5% of the affiliates generate the vast majority of the sales. If you're not in that 5% and want to be, you'll have to change what you're doing.
Here are 12 mistakes you could be making, and how to fix them.
1. Are you telling people how to make money on the Internet when you don't know how yourself?
Perhaps - just perhaps - you can succeed at this, but it's the most obvious trap into which new affiliates fall. You join a few affiliate programs and set up a site offering Internet marketing tips, work-from-home tips, instant-business tips, or be-your-own-boss tips.
The advantages of doing this include having great products to promote, high commissions and lots of help from Internet marketers.
However, if you do this, you face two massive challenges.
1. You'll have hundreds of thousands of web pages out there competing with yours.
2. You're competing with the planet's best marketing EXPERTS. Some of the brightest brains in Internet marketing are working full-time to grab the attention of your target audience.
I'm not saying you can't succeed in this field, but if you're new to affiliate programs, this is definitely NOT the best place to begin. If you're struggling, find a less well traveled path.
You don't have to abandon your existing website. Just launch a new one based on a new theme. Later, when you've learned more and really have something to offer, it will be time to revamp your marketing tips site.
information continued...........
What to look for in a used car - Tyres
by Andrew
When purchasing a second hand car it is handy to know different areas of the vehicle to check. In this article we will look at tyres, those all important round things that are the only things keeping you on the road.
Tread depth
The amount of tread left on the tyres will let you know how long till they will likely need replacing and also about the driver of the car. If the tyres are bald then it could be a sign that the car is driven hard or that the owner of the vehicle does not care about maintainence of the car. Tyres can be quite expensive to replace, so if they look like they are getting low on tread, factor this into the price you are willing to pay for the vehicle.
Tyre size
Are the size of the tyre fitted to the car legal? In some locations there are restrictions on the size of tyre that can be fitted to particular cars. Check that the tyres on the car are within legal guidelines.
Tyre pressure
Once you buy a car make sure that the tyres have the correct pressure in them. There should be a sticker in one of the front doors or glovebox which states the correct inflation pressure for the car. If the pressure is low it can adversely affect the handling of the car. If it is too high it can cause the tyres to wear in the middle.
Tyres are important and should be looked after with regular inspection for damage and to ensure that they are correctly balanced.
When purchasing a second hand car it is handy to know different areas of the vehicle to check. In this article we will look at tyres, those all important round things that are the only things keeping you on the road.
Tread depth
The amount of tread left on the tyres will let you know how long till they will likely need replacing and also about the driver of the car. If the tyres are bald then it could be a sign that the car is driven hard or that the owner of the vehicle does not care about maintainence of the car. Tyres can be quite expensive to replace, so if they look like they are getting low on tread, factor this into the price you are willing to pay for the vehicle.
Tyre size
Are the size of the tyre fitted to the car legal? In some locations there are restrictions on the size of tyre that can be fitted to particular cars. Check that the tyres on the car are within legal guidelines.
Tyre pressure
Once you buy a car make sure that the tyres have the correct pressure in them. There should be a sticker in one of the front doors or glovebox which states the correct inflation pressure for the car. If the pressure is low it can adversely affect the handling of the car. If it is too high it can cause the tyres to wear in the middle.
Tyres are important and should be looked after with regular inspection for damage and to ensure that they are correctly balanced.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
The Vegetarian Weight Loss Diet - How To Do It Right
Vegetarianism has long been considered an effective way to lose weight, and for good reason. In a nutshell, vegetables have fewer calories, less fat, and more nutrients compared to processed meats. Celebrities who went vegetarian showed dramatic weight loss, and those who tried it for even a few days felt generally healthier.
But as with any weight loss plan, a vegetarian weight loss diet has its risks and benefits. Before trading that steak for a salad, it’s important to know the pros and cons. Here’s a quick guide to help you out.
Weight loss benefits
Several studies have shown that vegetarians are far less likely to become obese than meat eaters. In Western countries, vegetarians have lower blood cholesterol and body mass index (BMI). But people on a vegetarian weight loss diet enjoy several other health benefits. They have a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions linked to excess weight. A study of Seventh Day Adventists, a religious group that practices vegetarianism, shows that members had half as much risk of high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, and various cancers.
How it works
So why are vegetables so effective for weight loss? It’s mostly because meat and animal products contain fewer preservatives, calories and saturated fats—the primary causes of unhealthy weight gain. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, which eliminate the free radicals that cause cell death and lead to disease. They are also rich in fiber and juice, which makes them more filling. A vegetarian weight loss diet doesn’t require you to starve yourself—you can eat normal servings and still get fewer calories than you would from a meat-based meal.
Some risks
Of course, vegetables can’t provide you with everything you need. One of the main concerns about the vegetarian weight loss diet is that there aren’t enough sources of protein. Most vegetarians get their protein from beans, tofu and legumes. But while these are excellent food sources, their protein content is not as easily absorbed by the body as those that come from meat. If you’re combining your vegetarian weight loss diet with an exercise regimen (which you should), consider taking protein supplements or consuming more vegetable proteins.
Types of vegetarianism
You don’t have to give up all animal foods to enjoy the benefits of a vegetarian weight loss diet. In fact, if you have certain health problems, your doctor may recommend some modifications. Vegetarianism is divided into several subtypes depending on which foods are restricted. Some of the most common are the following:
Semi-vegetarian: A semi-vegetarian weight loss diet rules out all red meat such as beef, pork, and lamb, but allows fish and poultry. Dairy products are also included.
Pesco-vegetarian: This diet prohibits all animal products, except fish and seafood. Some also allow eggs and dairy, although it’s more often a personal choice.
Lacto-vegetarian: Meat, poultry and eggs are prohibited; the only animal products allowed are milk and dairy.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian: This is the most common type of vegetarian weight loss diet. It only prohibits animal meats, but allows by-products such as animal oils, milk, eggs, and dairy.
Vegan: Described as “pure” vegetarianism, vegan diets prohibit all animal products. Vegans are not so much health buffs as they are animal rights advocates. As such, they also stay away from non-food products such as leather and fur. Read labels Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you’re consuming less fat. The way you prepare your vegetables greatly affects their nutritional value. What good is a low-fat vegetable salad if you slather it with a creamy dressing? To get the most out of your vegetarian diet, you still need to read the labels and watch your fat intake.
Watch your iron
Plant-based iron is different from animal iron. The former is less easily absorbed by the body, so vegetarians are usually prone to anemia. To increase iron absorption, combine iron-rich foods such as nuts, beans and legumes with vitamin C-rich ones like oranges, strawberries and tomatoes. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iron is 12 to 15 mg daily. The same goes for calcium: you can compensate for the lack of dairy-based calcium by eating fortified cereals, eggs, milk, and cheese.
Phillip England is a weight loss expert and Author of the popular report "The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret". To receive your free information on the secret that doctors, and health companies either don't know, or don't want you to know, please see http://www.theultimateweightlosssecret.com/secret
But as with any weight loss plan, a vegetarian weight loss diet has its risks and benefits. Before trading that steak for a salad, it’s important to know the pros and cons. Here’s a quick guide to help you out.
Weight loss benefits
Several studies have shown that vegetarians are far less likely to become obese than meat eaters. In Western countries, vegetarians have lower blood cholesterol and body mass index (BMI). But people on a vegetarian weight loss diet enjoy several other health benefits. They have a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions linked to excess weight. A study of Seventh Day Adventists, a religious group that practices vegetarianism, shows that members had half as much risk of high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, and various cancers.
How it works
So why are vegetables so effective for weight loss? It’s mostly because meat and animal products contain fewer preservatives, calories and saturated fats—the primary causes of unhealthy weight gain. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, which eliminate the free radicals that cause cell death and lead to disease. They are also rich in fiber and juice, which makes them more filling. A vegetarian weight loss diet doesn’t require you to starve yourself—you can eat normal servings and still get fewer calories than you would from a meat-based meal.
Some risks
Of course, vegetables can’t provide you with everything you need. One of the main concerns about the vegetarian weight loss diet is that there aren’t enough sources of protein. Most vegetarians get their protein from beans, tofu and legumes. But while these are excellent food sources, their protein content is not as easily absorbed by the body as those that come from meat. If you’re combining your vegetarian weight loss diet with an exercise regimen (which you should), consider taking protein supplements or consuming more vegetable proteins.
Types of vegetarianism
You don’t have to give up all animal foods to enjoy the benefits of a vegetarian weight loss diet. In fact, if you have certain health problems, your doctor may recommend some modifications. Vegetarianism is divided into several subtypes depending on which foods are restricted. Some of the most common are the following:
Semi-vegetarian: A semi-vegetarian weight loss diet rules out all red meat such as beef, pork, and lamb, but allows fish and poultry. Dairy products are also included.
Pesco-vegetarian: This diet prohibits all animal products, except fish and seafood. Some also allow eggs and dairy, although it’s more often a personal choice.
Lacto-vegetarian: Meat, poultry and eggs are prohibited; the only animal products allowed are milk and dairy.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian: This is the most common type of vegetarian weight loss diet. It only prohibits animal meats, but allows by-products such as animal oils, milk, eggs, and dairy.
Vegan: Described as “pure” vegetarianism, vegan diets prohibit all animal products. Vegans are not so much health buffs as they are animal rights advocates. As such, they also stay away from non-food products such as leather and fur. Read labels Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you’re consuming less fat. The way you prepare your vegetables greatly affects their nutritional value. What good is a low-fat vegetable salad if you slather it with a creamy dressing? To get the most out of your vegetarian diet, you still need to read the labels and watch your fat intake.
Watch your iron
Plant-based iron is different from animal iron. The former is less easily absorbed by the body, so vegetarians are usually prone to anemia. To increase iron absorption, combine iron-rich foods such as nuts, beans and legumes with vitamin C-rich ones like oranges, strawberries and tomatoes. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iron is 12 to 15 mg daily. The same goes for calcium: you can compensate for the lack of dairy-based calcium by eating fortified cereals, eggs, milk, and cheese.
Phillip England is a weight loss expert and Author of the popular report "The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret". To receive your free information on the secret that doctors, and health companies either don't know, or don't want you to know, please see http://www.theultimateweightlosssecret.com/secret
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Kelangkaan Minyak Tanah...
Only for melayu readers
Fakta yang harus diterima :
1. Minyak Tanah saat ini menjadi barang langka. Jikalaupun ada harganya tinggi
2. Harga pasaran minyak mentah dunia tinggi
3. Terjadinya global warming akibat dari pembakaran sumber alam berbasis fosil yang terus menerus.
4. Cadangan minyak indonesia yang semakin menipis
5. Pemerintah menggalakkan migrasi minyak tanah ke gas elpiji.
6. Supply gas elpiji terus diperbanyak.
Akhir-akhir ini, mungkin anda sudah melihat atau mendengar berita mengenai title diatas...dimana-mana sebagian masyarakat berbondong antri untuk membeli minyak tanah guna menopang kelangsungan rumah tangga agar tetap berjalan...demikian susahnya mendapatkan minyak tanah, adapun harga yang ditawarkan sangat mahal sampai menembus angka Rp 5000, padahal biasanya hanya Rp 2500...hal ini wajar saja menurut prinsip ekonomi, karena demand-nya tinggi, supply rendah tentu mengakibatkan harga yang melambung...
Siapa yang menjadi korban dalam hal ini...? adalah masyarakat kelas menengah ke bawah...fenomena apa yang terjadi..
Melihat kondisi tersebut pikirin saya pun menjadi "nakal"...Apakah benar minyak tanah benar-benar menjadi langka, diberitakan, alasannya karena harga minyak mentah dunia yang tinggi dan cadangan minyak indonesia semakin menipis. Bukannya memang kedua hal tersebut bukan hal yang baru lagi..lalu kenapa langkanya minyak tanah baru terjadi sekarang ya disaat bersamaan diberitakan pemerintah kembali sedang galak-galaknya mencanangkan migrasi minyak tanah ke gas elpiji (katanya sih pencanangan ini sudah lama dihimbau tapi perubahan yang terjadi tidak cukup significant)....hmmm, ada apa ya...
Jadi ingat cerita orang tua dulu..."kita ini (hampir kebanyakan orang indonesia) adalah orang yang bebal, defensif, resistant akan sesuatu perubahan. Biasanya harus di "gebuk" atau di "pecut" dulu atau mungkin kena batunya dulu...baru deh berubah.."
Lalu apa hubungannya ya dengan paragraph sebelumnya...hehehe..
Memang, bisa saja cerita orang tua itu ada benarnya..tapi mungkin bisa juga salah..jangan juga kita mengeneralisir semua permasalahan dengan hanya satu solusi..
Mungkin saja masyarakat sudah mengerti akan himbauan migrasi tersebut dan mungkin juga mau mengikuti ajakan migrasi tersebut...
Bagi kalangan yang punya duit, mudah sekali untuk migrasi dari kompor dengan minyak tanah ke kompor gas elpiji...karena sekali kipas duit, berubah kompor tersebut...
Tapi bagi kalangan masyarakat kecil, sangat berat untuk itu..karena mereka tentunya harus mengganti kompor yang selama ini mereka pakai ke kompor gas...ada spesial cost yang harus dikeluarkan..untuk keperluan sehari-hari saja mereka sulit..tentunya ada hal-hal prioritas yang harus didahulukan...
Akhirnya pun saya melamun kosong...tiba-tiba datang lagi ide "nakal" dan mungkin "basi"...alangkah gembiranya kalau semua lapisan masyarakat bawah direpublik ini menerima kompor gas gratis dengan harga gas elpiji yang cukup murah...
Tapi gimana caranya ya bisa mewujudkan itu...."tiba-tiba lamunan nakal saya dikagetkan dengan suara petir yang menggelegar....
weleh...ternyata dari tadi saya cuma bermain-main di pikiran saja toh......
Fakta yang harus diterima :
1. Minyak Tanah saat ini menjadi barang langka. Jikalaupun ada harganya tinggi
2. Harga pasaran minyak mentah dunia tinggi
3. Terjadinya global warming akibat dari pembakaran sumber alam berbasis fosil yang terus menerus.
4. Cadangan minyak indonesia yang semakin menipis
5. Pemerintah menggalakkan migrasi minyak tanah ke gas elpiji.
6. Supply gas elpiji terus diperbanyak.
Akhir-akhir ini, mungkin anda sudah melihat atau mendengar berita mengenai title diatas...dimana-mana sebagian masyarakat berbondong antri untuk membeli minyak tanah guna menopang kelangsungan rumah tangga agar tetap berjalan...demikian susahnya mendapatkan minyak tanah, adapun harga yang ditawarkan sangat mahal sampai menembus angka Rp 5000, padahal biasanya hanya Rp 2500...hal ini wajar saja menurut prinsip ekonomi, karena demand-nya tinggi, supply rendah tentu mengakibatkan harga yang melambung...
Siapa yang menjadi korban dalam hal ini...? adalah masyarakat kelas menengah ke bawah...fenomena apa yang terjadi..
Melihat kondisi tersebut pikirin saya pun menjadi "nakal"...Apakah benar minyak tanah benar-benar menjadi langka, diberitakan, alasannya karena harga minyak mentah dunia yang tinggi dan cadangan minyak indonesia semakin menipis. Bukannya memang kedua hal tersebut bukan hal yang baru lagi..lalu kenapa langkanya minyak tanah baru terjadi sekarang ya disaat bersamaan diberitakan pemerintah kembali sedang galak-galaknya mencanangkan migrasi minyak tanah ke gas elpiji (katanya sih pencanangan ini sudah lama dihimbau tapi perubahan yang terjadi tidak cukup significant)....hmmm, ada apa ya...
Jadi ingat cerita orang tua dulu..."kita ini (hampir kebanyakan orang indonesia) adalah orang yang bebal, defensif, resistant akan sesuatu perubahan. Biasanya harus di "gebuk" atau di "pecut" dulu atau mungkin kena batunya dulu...baru deh berubah.."
Lalu apa hubungannya ya dengan paragraph sebelumnya...hehehe..
Memang, bisa saja cerita orang tua itu ada benarnya..tapi mungkin bisa juga salah..jangan juga kita mengeneralisir semua permasalahan dengan hanya satu solusi..
Mungkin saja masyarakat sudah mengerti akan himbauan migrasi tersebut dan mungkin juga mau mengikuti ajakan migrasi tersebut...
Bagi kalangan yang punya duit, mudah sekali untuk migrasi dari kompor dengan minyak tanah ke kompor gas elpiji...karena sekali kipas duit, berubah kompor tersebut...
Tapi bagi kalangan masyarakat kecil, sangat berat untuk itu..karena mereka tentunya harus mengganti kompor yang selama ini mereka pakai ke kompor gas...ada spesial cost yang harus dikeluarkan..untuk keperluan sehari-hari saja mereka sulit..tentunya ada hal-hal prioritas yang harus didahulukan...
Akhirnya pun saya melamun kosong...tiba-tiba datang lagi ide "nakal" dan mungkin "basi"...alangkah gembiranya kalau semua lapisan masyarakat bawah direpublik ini menerima kompor gas gratis dengan harga gas elpiji yang cukup murah...
Tapi gimana caranya ya bisa mewujudkan itu...."tiba-tiba lamunan nakal saya dikagetkan dengan suara petir yang menggelegar....
weleh...ternyata dari tadi saya cuma bermain-main di pikiran saja toh......
Global worming has been ongoing in the history of the earth
In his book titled "Unstoppable Global Warming; every 1500 years", S. Fred Singer and Dennis Avery write that gobal warming has been ongoing every 1,500 years. The gobal warming that has everyone excited is caused by activities of the sun over which mankind has now control.
He cites gobal warming that was higher 2000 years ago, for example, when there did not exist the current industrialiation and auto industry to produce the greenhouse gases seen as causing the problem. He also notes that when the Vikings explored Greenland, it was free of snow and presented a lush green landscape as the reason is was called "Greenland"
In elenmetary school in the 1940s, I was taught that the Northern tier of the United 'States was once buried under several hungred feet of ice as far south as Southern Iowa. Then, waming occured to melt the ice and caused the ice sheet to retreat. A recent PBS program showed how people coming from Europe crossed the Bering Strait on a "land bridge" to the North American continent, and skirted the ice sheet to populate the North Amecerican continent where there was not the industrialization as today.
A bit of reading and reasearch will reveal the perceptual fallacy of global warming as a problem creating by functional illiterates who do not bother to read, and thing for themselves
(taken from The NewYork Sun)
He cites gobal warming that was higher 2000 years ago, for example, when there did not exist the current industrialiation and auto industry to produce the greenhouse gases seen as causing the problem. He also notes that when the Vikings explored Greenland, it was free of snow and presented a lush green landscape as the reason is was called "Greenland"
In elenmetary school in the 1940s, I was taught that the Northern tier of the United 'States was once buried under several hungred feet of ice as far south as Southern Iowa. Then, waming occured to melt the ice and caused the ice sheet to retreat. A recent PBS program showed how people coming from Europe crossed the Bering Strait on a "land bridge" to the North American continent, and skirted the ice sheet to populate the North Amecerican continent where there was not the industrialization as today.
A bit of reading and reasearch will reveal the perceptual fallacy of global warming as a problem creating by functional illiterates who do not bother to read, and thing for themselves
(taken from The NewYork Sun)
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