http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/ It's just me, somebody who tries to be himself in this crazy world. So, enter my world... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:52:27 -0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:59:00 -0000 http://images.edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/logo http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/ 100 100 It was about 5 years ago when I first read this comic series. Gramedia published the Indonesian version of the series into a compilation, as part of their<img style="width: 170px;height: 261px;" class="alignright" src="http://images.edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SR0P9QoKCCoAAGv2Ao01/Lost-Years.png?et=8tkPIiRIPUX3R6RVFP4AqQ&amp;nmid=0" border="0"> Indonesian version of 'Batman Adventures' series.<br><br>The title 'The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years' sounds curious to me, and that was what attracted me to buy the book. I mean, the main events of the series had been depicted in previous DC series, albeit differently. Is it a re-boot? I mean, the history of Grayson's transformation from Robin into Nightwing is different in this limited series, so is Tim Drake's path into becoming the second Robin (yes, second Robin, as nothing was said about Jason Todd, the second Robin of the previous DC continuity; he didn't seem to exist at all in this series), and many other elements give hints of a re-boot. But it's not.<br><br>Take a closer look at the style. The drawing looks so similar to the animated TV series. The comic series Batman Adventures is a DC comic book series featuring Batman. It is d... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/34/The_Lost_Years_Batman_or_Nightwing Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:59:00 -0000 Lots and lots of Savage Sword Of Conan issues. Most are large files, not suitable for download for those with limited and slow internet connection. Of course, for a true die-hard fan of Conan the Cimmerian barbarian, such an obstacle would only make it more interesting, am I right? I say it's worth all the troubles, but the choice is http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/links/item/12/Savage_Sword_Of_Conan Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:06:57 -0000 <img style="width: 180px;height: 279px;" class="alignright" src="http://images.edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SRQqkwoKCCoAACU4e1c1/Sincity.jpg?et=pzkXi7Ll07cMppeq%2CufNgQ&amp;nmid=0" border="0">Most of you moviegoers have heard about 'Sin City', starring Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, and many other big names, I assume. It was based on three stories of Frank Miller's comic series 'Sin City': 'The Big Fat Kill', 'That Yellow Bastard', and 'The Hard Goodbye'. Most of you comic readers have heard of the comic series, I'm sure, so I wouldn't talk about either the movie or the comic series. As a matter of fact, if you've read my previous post about Conan The Barbarian comic series, you would've seen tha this post is similar in nature. It's multiple links-sharing post.<br><br>Now if you're confused with the file extension (*.cbr.html or *.pdf.html), my advise is: don't be. Linux user will find it easy enough to delete the .html bit when saving the file. Windows users only have to make sure to uncheck the option 'Hide extensions for known file types' in the Folder Option, and do the same thing.<br><br>I hope you like this post, comic lovers. There you go, all the links I have so far:... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/33/Frank_Millers_Sin_City Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:09:00 -0000 Yes, that's right. I mean it, every single word of the title. Kill me now!<br><br>I heard about this site <a href="http://www.foznawarabbilkakbah.com/">.:: SURAT PERNYATAAN ::.</a> from a friend, and so a I check it out. After reading it, I have to punch my own head several times to subdue my blinding rage. Those bastards! I don't give a damn if the letter was genuinely written by those three rabid dogs waiting for their execution in Nusakambangan or by some impersonator. It's the same to me. The message is clear enough, and to me this is an act of war.<br><br>So they call all people who share their view to avenge everybody who agrees with their execution? Fine. My answer is: Here I am. I am one of those who support the execution of Imam Samudra, Muklas, and Amrozi. Hell, I'm demanding the execution to be done ASAP! Kill the supporters of the execution? Here I am. Kill me now! You're welcome to give it a try.<br> http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/32/Kill_me_now Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:34:00 -0000 I received it from a friend via e-mail, and I think it's as good as any method for those who don't have much time to do some useful exercise to stay fit. Care to http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/15/Neck_Exercise Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:12:08 -0000 I spent about £ 25.00 for this game, both Linux & Windows versions, and I should say that it was well-spent. This is arguably one of the best video games I've ever played. It was created by Introversion, a company who call themselves "The last of the bedroom programmers", whatever the hell it means. First thing first, I classify this game in Simulation genre. Why? Because that's what it is. What's so special about it? There are so many Simulation games out there. True enough, but not like this one. I think Uplink is best described as simulation game of Hollywood depiction of computer hacking (OK, I believe the correct term here is cracking, but the term 'hacking' is used in the game to describe that particular activity, so 'hacking' it is). What the hell is Hollywood depiction of computer hacking? Lot's of graphic, less command line. Watch 'Swordfish' and 'Hackers', you'll know what I mean. Still, the hacking principle of this game is close enough to reality. Second, let's see th... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/reviews/item/1 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:26:49 -0000 I just can't believe I actually fell for this. After reading <a href="http://klewang.multiply.com/journal/item/14/Jangan_Baca_Blognya_Mbak_Henny">Aji's</a> post about something like this 'tag you're it', I should've been more careful.<br><br>Well, I'm talking about one of <a href="http://uchie07.multiply.com/journal/item/83/Ah.._tertipu_billboard....">Uchie's</a> post. Once there, I was trapped. I tried to talk my way out of it, asking her to get me off the hook, but's she's ruthless. Oh, well, fair is fair. I got mysef into to this and now it's time to pay the price.<br><br>So, Uchie, here are the answers to the questions:<br><br>1. umur berapa pengen menikah?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Married already. Never thought about it. It just happened.<br><br>2. pengen konsep nikah kaya gimana?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I left it up the bride's taste<br><br>3. pakaian nikah?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I left it up the bride's taste<br><br>4. wedding song..??<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stranger In Paradise<br><br>5. klo bisa ngundang artis buat isi acara, lo mau undang sp?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The late Tanti Yosepha but only as a guest, simply because he was an old friend of my mother. Too bad she died a long time before I got married.<br><br>6. Mau minta ... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/31/Mousetrap.... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:32:00 -0000 Visit & contribute your wrtings, photos, fan arts, etc, http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/links/item/11/selamat_datang_di_situs_kumpulan_komik_karya_ganes_th Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:30:48 -0000 A little dinosaur living in the days of mammals? Cute idea. Want it to be your pet? Baaaaaaad idea. This little carnivorous dinosaur, innocent in a twisted way, would disembowel you for fun. Totally clueless, Gon is also a cunning strategist. However, he's also a fair character. Anybody who do him any service will be rewarded fairly. He also develops some sort of sense of brotherhood with some other species (penguin, eagle, etc). This, my friend, is one of the view manga series I like. I like it for its detailed drawings and simple stories. No word in it, just cunning sequence painstakingly drawn in such a way that words would simply be http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/14/Gon_by_Masashi_Tanaka Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:43:25 -0000 Who's the best comedian of all time? Who's the best actor of all time? Who's the best filmmaker of all time? Who's the best musician of all time? Who's the best composer of all time? The answer to each of those questions may vary. Who's the best comedian-actor-filmmaker-musician-composer-combined of all time? Without doubt I'll answer: Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, better known simply as Charlie Chaplin, one of the most influential person in the world's movie history. Now, what's Chaplin's best film ever? That's a much more difficult question to answer. 'Modern Times'? 'City Lights'? 'Monsieur Verdoux'? 'The Great Dictator'? My personal opinion, his best film is 'The Kid', a story about the tramp who found a baby and raised him (reluctantly at first) as his own kid; clumsily maybe, but still giving the kid the best he could. Chaplin as the tramp gave one of his best performance here, radiating a genuine compassion toward the kid, played by Jackie Coogan (who became the first child... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/video/item/8/The_Best_Sequence_In_Charlie_Chaplinss_The_Kid Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:56:58 -0000 One of the reasons why I dislike later Batman stories. None are as good as this one. Good story-telling by Frank Miller, superb illustration by David Mazzucchelli, simple but impressive coloring by Richmond Lewis, all contributed to the making of one of the best comic ever http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/13/Batman_Year_One Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:42:08 -0000 <img style="width: 132px;height: 195px;" class="alignright" src="http://images.edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SNCEzgoKCCoAACR0cOE1/Conan001-00.jpg?et=K1so3uIX0Rt5PWvCIdte5w&#x26;nmid=0" border="0">I'm not going to write about Conan The Barbarian comic here. Actually, I only want to share several links to Marvel's comic adaptation of Robert E. Howards most intriguing, fascinating character, Conan, the barbarian of the mythical Hyborian Age. The series ran from 1970 until 1993, with Stan Lee as the editor.<br><br>OK, I know, I should've post this in the 'links' section. However, let's take a little look below, shall we? The links I gave you are for invidual issues of Conan The Barbarian, all 275 issues of them. How am I suppose to put them all in one link post? I'm not that crazy to post 275 links in 275 separate posts. Better give you all the links here.<br><br><br>The format of the files are mostly cbz &amp; cbr, and can be easily viewed using <a href="http://comical.sourceforge.net">Comical</a>.<br><br><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/26124742/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__001.cbr">http://rapidshare.com/files/26124742/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__001.cbr</a><br><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/26124744/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__002.cbz">http://rapidshare.com/files/26124744/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__002.cbz</a><br><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/26124780/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__003.cbr">http://rapidshare.com/files/26124780/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__003.cbr</a><br><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/26124751/Conan_the_Barbarian_v1__004.cbz">http://rapidshare.com/files/26124751/Conan... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/30/Conan_The_Barbarian_Marvels_1970-1993_version Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:52:00 -0000 For those who love Hellblazer series, this link's for you. All files are free as in beer. So far Saxara only uploaded 46 issues, but I hope it's only a start. All in cbr format, and if you don't have the software to view it, you download Comical for free from <a href="http://comical.sourceforge.net/">here</a> either for MacOS, Windows, or Linux & BSD (source). Now, please note that the comics uploaded here are in Spanish (I use it to practice). If you want to get the English one, try it <a href="http://www.quicknetweb.com/Hellblazer-Comics-Issues-1-to-20-RePOST-_37885.htm">here</a> http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/links/item/9/Hellblazer_comics_for_free Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:56:17 -0000 It was in late 1980s when I was first introduced to the comic strip 'Rogue Trooper'. I read it in Hai magazine who published it weekly (it was originally published in the British scifi-oriented 2000AD in 1981). I was intrigued by the impressive black-and-white graphic and the simple storyline of each episode. Rogue is a Genetic Infantryman (GI), a genetically-engineered super-soldier created to fight the war between the Norts and Southers on the poisoned planet of Nu-Earth. Designed to be immune to all poisons, he was the only survivor when the G.I.'s were betrayed and ambushed in what would become known as the Quartz Zone Massacre. Rogue went A.W.O.L. (aided by the chips containing the personalities of his dead friends Gunnar, Bagman & Helm, each mounted on his gun, bag, and helmet, respectively) in order to hunt down the traitor who sent his friends to the massacre. Not a very complicated purpose, I know, but it leads to various adventures and some of them were real aces. Every we... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/12/Rogue_Trooper_A_Good_Start_Went_Wrong Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:32:44 -0000 Questo sì che è amore aka Last Night Of Christmas. What's so special about this 1978 Italian film directed by Filippo Ottoni? Well, I remember that there was a UNICEF Logo on the movie poster when I watched it many-many years ago. It means, it was recommended by UNICEF. It means there is a remarkable message in the film that made UNICEF interested. The story is quite simple. Tommy (Sven Valsecchi) was a boy who suffered agamaglobulinemia, which means even the weakest virus would kill him, so he had to live in a sterile room designed especially for him in the hospital. His parents were separated, but they tried to hide the fact from him. Tommy suspected something was wrong when his father visit became less and less frequent. So he decided to compose a simple song and sent it to his father's TV show. The clip here shows the father (Christopher George) and his reaction when he heard the voice of his abandoned child. His changing expression is quite remarkable. To me, this song is... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/video/item/5/Love_Thy_Child... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:49:10 -0000 It's a tired old news, but it still rings true. However, Aburizal Bakrie doesn't seem to agree. I wonder how much money is enough for http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/links/item/7/Report_confirms_drilling_not_earthquake_caused_Java_mud_volcano Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:09:32 -0000 First of all, I'm not an expert in metallurgy, and I have no formal training in this field either (of which the Japanese sword is arguably the finest example). My interest in the Japanese swords started many years ago when I saw an old halberd in my father's room. He told me jokingly that it was inhabited by a spirit of a white tiger. This halberd was later given to me, about 18 years ago, and I kept it in my study. Then in 1995, a friend of mine, Mas Bagyo (today he still teaches swordsmithing in STSI, Solo) saw it and expressed his desire to borrow and examine it. I said it was OK, so he brought it home. Three days later he returned it, and he excitedly told me that it was not a hallberd after all. The blade was a that of a wakizashi, and a signature on the nakago, tsuba (sworguard) and ornaments on the saya (scabbard) confirmed this. He also gave me a book about Japanese swords, and that's how it began. By reading the book I finally realized the blade of my halberd was actually... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/28/Lessons_From_The_Japanese_Swords Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:19:00 -0000 This is to keep my promise to Erwin that I'd finish translating his <a href="http://erwinprima.multiply.com/photos/album/3/Taxi_Blues">Taxi Blues</a> and upload the result. For a start, I only upload several, and the rest will follow whenever I can find the time. July to September is a busy period in my line of work, so bear with me if sometimes I made a mistake here and there in translating the text. Besides, translating accurately is literally impossible. You can only get close to accurate, but never 100% accurate. Why am I doing this? I like Taxi Blues, and I have a hope that not only Indonesian-speaking readers will be able to enjoy it. English is a start. What's next? To Erwin, I'd like to say this: Uduleg revianneth and na Taxi Blues. Telitha i lû gîn. Hebo http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/11/A_Tribute_To_Taxi_Blues... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:37:49 -0000 OK, this is maybe my only posting with a title in Bahasa Indonesia. It's not much, and if you find it interesting, it's due to Seno's storytelling talent and Erwin's art. I replaced the text with my translation, using GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Project). This is my first attempt using GIMP, so bear with me if it looks clumsy. Want me to go on with the rest? PS: With Erwin's permission, this post is now open for http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/9/Taksinya_Masih_Biru_Nggak Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:52:16 -0000 Kawah Ijen, the crater of Ijen. It offers a beautiful scenery, and if you're fit enough for a 45-minute walk uphill to reach the crater, you're bound to see an even more beautiful sight. The crater is filled with turquoise-colored water, and the surrounding scenery gives you the impression of the beginning of creation. One more interesting to see is the sulfur miners. Twice a day they carry the burden of about 70 kg of sulfur. Most of them look older than their actual age, due to sulfuric gas poisoning from years of mining. The video is taken several days ago by my colleague Yusup, using my small Kodak digital camera. The voice over the footage is of Paul Neumann, who kindly contributed his even voice for this. Believe it or not, he did it without any script. He should've been a reporter. Watch the contrast between the beauty of nature and the hardships endured by the locals. Now, do you think your day is http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/video/item/4/And_You_Think_Your_Day_Is_Bad_Think_Again... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:29:44 -0000 Voluntary teachers needed. Anybody http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/links/item/6/6 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:44:04 -0000 <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The film 'Ayat-Ayat Cinta', is a successful film in Indonesia; or so I heard. I cannot really say I like or dislike the film, simply because I haven't watched it; I didn't even have any intention to. That's why when I heard that the film sort of hijacked the soundtrack of 'Legend Of The Fall' I didn't really care. However, for some unknown reasons my father in law wants to have the VCD/DVD, so Shari bought one for him. I was reading Herbert's 'Dune Messiah' in my bedroom as she watched the film, when suddenly I heard a familiar tune from the film. It was the song 'Twilight And Mist', and I remember perfectly that it was a soundtrack of the film 'Legend Of The Fall', starring Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond, Anthony Hopkins, and Henry Thomas. My first thought was that it's a coincidence. Maybe both films coincidentally chose to use the same song. Several minutes later, another tune, which is also a part of the 'Legend Of The Fall' soundtrack was hear... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/27/Music_Copy_Right_Violation_In_Indonesian_Films Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:52:00 -0000 <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Several weeks ago I was contacted by Peter Tombs, a director &amp; writer, who was looking for an assistance in translating an interview with Imam Tantowi, one of Indonesia's outstanding directors. Most of Indonesian movie-goers and TV audiences have heard of Tantowi, of course. He had quite an achievement as director and writer. Just in case you didn't know Pete Tombs, he is the co-author (with Cathal Tohill) of <b>Immoral Tales: European Sex &amp; Horror Movies 1956-1984 - A History of the European Sex &amp; Horror Film</b>, a 1994 non fiction book that won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Non-Fiction, and Mondo Macabro - a look at the wilder side of world cinema. Tombs co-owns the UK based film, television and DVD production company, Boum Productions who produced the Eurotika and Mondo Macabro TV series for UK-based Channel Four Television. If you want to know more about him, you can read this <a href="http://www.sexgoremutants.co.uk/spot36.html">interview</a> with Pete Tombs and Andy Starke.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The following script depicts the c... http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/journal/item/26/An_Interview_With_Imam_Tantowi Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:24:00 -0000 I took Nevan to Prambanan again last Sunday. First thing he looked for was his friend, the one he named 'Mbeek'. It's quite a reunion they got, and the good thing is I got my camera battery fully-charged this time. Enigma's 'Return To Innocence' is appropriate for the scene, I think. Too bad their reunion was cut short by an act of aggression. Well, at least they got this one http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/video/item/3/Nevan_Mbeek_reunited Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:44:08 -0000 Love, such a simple yet meaningful word. If you think it exists only among humans, see these pictures and think again. I took these pictures of a female orangutan and her baby several months ago in Camp Leakey, Tanjung Puting National Park. I found the scene of the mother playing with her child touching, so I took the pictures. I just love looking at these http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/8/Love... Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:12:57 -0000 Clay, wax, plaster, soft wood, whichever one is around when I have the mood and time, will turn into whatever crazy idea I have then; Arumbayan broken-ear idol from Tintin, dinosaurs, skulls, etc. This one for example. I found a box of toy wax lying around, right when I remembered about an ad I read years ago in Singapore and an article about a pickled-dragon hoax. The ad was for alien-themed toys, and the hoax was about a dragon preserved in a jar. So i thought, "Why not making an alien in a jar?" So here it is. I spent 15 minutes of my break to make it. As usual, I was too lazy to finish it. I haven't even spend the time to think of what liquid to pour into the jar. It should give the impression of formalin or any other liquid preservative, without the ability to ruin the wax. I was thinking of using a yellow-colored mouthwash, but I haven't had the chance to test its effect against http://edwinlives4ever.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Just_another_hobby... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:11:46 -0000