Surat kabar terkemuka di Swedia kembali menerbitkan kartun Nabi Muhammad. Si pembuat kartun, sebelumnya telah mendapat ancaman bakal dibunuh gara-gara karyanya. Dagens Nyheter mengatakan, pihaknya kembali menerbitkan kartun ini sebagai solidaritas pada Lars Vilks. "Lars Vilks tidak sendirian dalam konflik ini. Ancaman terhadap dia adalah, pada akhirnya, sebuah ancaman terhadap semua warga Swedia," tulis Dagens Nyheter dalam editorialnya.
Polisi Irlandia telah menangkap tujuh orang Muslim yang dicurigai berkomplot untuk membunuh Vilks karena kartun ini. Keempat laki-laki dan tiga wanita ditangkap di kota-kota Cork dan Waterford dalam sebuah operasi yang sudah terkoordinasi dengan Amerika Serikat dan badan-badan keamanan Eropa. Dagens Nyheter menyerukan pada negara Swedia untuk memberikan perlindungan menyeluruh pada Vilks. (sumber : Straits Times)
Catatan Kartunesia : Kebebasan berekspresi memang wajib dijaga. Tapi, menjaga harmoni dengan menghormati keyakinan paling mendasar, yaitu religi, rasanya tak bisa disingkirkan demi segelintir karya manusia.
KARTUNESYALALA
Lagi, Kartun Nabi Muhammad Muncul di Koran Swedia
Lorong Batu
Yanus tak kuasa menahan diri. Hatinya timbul tenggelam. Seperti bintang yang digulung mendung malam. Tangannya terus mengepal, memaki tiap menit yang berganti.
"Ya memang harus bicara duit. Lha sampeyan itu edan gak kathokan atau gimana," kata Diran.
"Tapi ini urusannya beda. Duit ya duit. Nanti, itu nanti," kata Yanus berusaha meyakinkan.
"Gini lho. Kalau saya wahing keluar duit, ngupil keluar duit, ngising keluar duit, pasti saya akan bilang seperti itu. Tapi nyatanya gak keluar duit-e. Trus gimana?"
"Trus gimana?"
"Ya kalau wahing keluar itu, ngupil juga itu... bukan duit"
"Bathukmu sempal. Trus gimana? Apa nggak ada kompromi?"
"Bapaknua si Wati bilang gitu. Anaknya mau dititipkan si Sawo. Mau dibawa ke Batam. Dia sudah pegel diuber hutang"
Yanus membanting rokok kreteknya. "Sawo ninggalin duit berapa se? Sini tak ganti. Ponakanku itu masih pingin sekolah. Masih mau belajar nari. Masih pingin merasakan baca buku dan diuber-uber PR. Berapa?"
"Sepuluh juta, Cak. Itu nanti tiap bulan mau dikirimin lagi. Minimum katanya sejuta"
Yanus mlungker. Kalau mengganti sepuluh juta ya runyam. Diam-diam ia membayangkan seperti yang diomelkan Diran. Kalau wahing keluar duit. Kalau ngupil keluar duit. Kalau ...
"Jadi diganti, Cak? Saya tak nelpon Sawo sama bapaknya Wati. Masih bisa dibatalkan kok. Kata bapaknya Wati, dia juga gak tega melepas Wati ke Batam," kata Diran.
"Aku gak pegang duit segitu. Kalau dua ratus lima puluh ribu gimana?"
Diran mbesengut. "Lha sampeyan itu edan gak kathokan atau gimana?" kata Diran balik bertanya.
Malam merintih. Seperti Yanus. Wati sudah dia anggap seperti anak perempuannya. Tapi gara-gara monster sial bernama kemiskinan, semua jadi berantakan. Yanus yang membiayai proses kelahiran Wati. Yanus juga yang membiayai sekolah, membelikan baju seragam, dan entah apa lagi. Istri Yanus juga sayang pada anak perawan yang baru kenal pembalut setahun lalu itu.
"Jadi gitu ya Cak. Saya tak bilang ke Sawo sama bapaknya Wati. Sampeyan sudah merestui," kata Diran pelan. Yanus gusar menggelengkan kepala. Entah mengapa, ia merasa bakal kehilangan sesuatu. Ia jadi ingat pembicaraan dengan istrinya, "Anak itu bukan sekedar buah hati, bukan pula buah cinta. Apalagi onggokan daging yang tumbuh dan berkembang. Ia harapan. Sebuah oase yang mungkin memberi kesejukan, jawaban atas banyak pertanyaan".
Istrinya yang saat itu mendengar dengan ekspresi sungguh-sungguh, tak sepenuhnya memahami maksud Yanus. Yang ia tahu, Yanus selalu sungguh-sungguh saat bicara cinta. Dan Wati, keponakan mereka, seperti jawaban atas kerinduan. Karena Yanus selalu ingin punya anak perempuan.
Kini, Yanus menepi bersama malam. Wati telah pergi. Lolongan dan air mata bapak Wati masih terdengar. Tapi Yanus yang gundah mencoba tak peduli. Biarlah, biarlah semua mengalir dalam lorong batu. Bukankah persoalan hanya masalah waktu. Untuk datang dan hinggap di benak semua orang.***
surabaya, februari 2010 | hendro d. laksono
New Hamster Cartoon Promo Video
After the first promo which was a bit on the classical side, we decided to launch a newer, cuter and more colourful CARTOON hamster promo which will definately be appreciated by lots of hamster lovers! The new hamster promo may be viewed from this YouTube link.
You may purchase The Hamster Book from TheHamsterBook. Hamster-Club gives all the information one needs to know about hamsters. Hamster-Club grew extensively and recently launched its new hamster book named ‘Hamster-Club Guide Book’. This hamster book is aimed to all hamster owners who seek hamster advice.
Hamster-Club Guide Book is the ultimate hamster book for all hamster owners since it provides lots of expert hamster advice. This hamster book will help you with most aspects of hamster housing, feeding a hamster, hamster behaviour, hamster reproduction, hamster health and hamster important tips! This hamster book is also full of beautiful coloured hamster photos and also provides lots of natural remedies to use when a rodent vet is not available.
Hamster-Club Guide Book may be purchased online from TheHamsterBook.com at the price of only €4.99 or from most pet stores and major book stores.
Hamster-Club believes that if you have hamsters as a hobby or if you own a hamster and love these types of pets, then reading hamsters’ books will also make ones life more fulfilled with knowledge about hamsters. You can they apply this knowledge on your hamsters’ needs and provide your hamster the best life possible.
Any questions may be sent to Nadia Vella on nadia@hamster-club.com
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Why are hamsters ideal as pets? Hamsters are ideal as pets for people who are at work or school during the day since hamsters are nocturnal, which makes them active on an evening and at night, whilst during the day hamsters will sleep. Hamsters may be ideal for all those who cannot keep large pets in their property.
Hamsters are relatively easy to care for, odour from them is limited if the cage is kept clean regularly and they will provide hours of endless amusement with their busy and energetic characteristics. Hamsters come in an abundance of colours and coat lengths and there are several hamster species now available. Long coated hamsters will need regular grooming to prevent their coats matting.
Keeping a hamster requires a commitment from you to care for it during its life which is approximately 2 years. This commitment includes a routine care and time spent with your hamster. Caring for your hamster will go a long way to ensuring that your pet remains happy and healthy.
It’s really astonishing how such a small pet can become so tamed that it will even recognise its own name when its owner calls it! Having a hamster as a pet is worth it since it makes your life more joyful and wonderful!
MOL Launched Ecapay Asia Payment Solutions to All It's Online Games Platform
Ecapay Asia, one of the world's largest online payment solutions for Asian markets, has announced a working relationship with MOL AccessPortal Berhad. MOL, one of the biggest online game websites, will use Ecapay Asia to allow all Asian online gamers to play online games using their local payment methods in Asia.
The relationship will bring thousands of new options for Asian gamers, allowing them to easily participate in MOL's online gaming platform. MOL recently purchased Friendster, and offers a massive library of both free and paid computer games including MMORPGs, casual games, and much more. Their products are known for great gameplay and attention to detail, as well as colorful, eye-catching art.
MOL games can be purchased using MOL points, which gamers buy through MOL.com. Ecapay Asia will now be a payment option, and gamers can buy MOLpoints quickly, safely, and simply by using Ecapay’s Asia Direct Debit payments.
"We're very excited to help MOL extend their audience, and to offer Asian gamers a way to participate in their innovative online gaming platform," said Elvin S., CEO of Ecapay. "Gaming fans know that MOL offers some of the best interactive games online, games that allow people to interact and play together from anywhere in the world. The new payment options will help gamers in Asia join in, and will greatly expand the already fantastic community that MOL has built."
Ecapay Asia supports major Southeast Asia payment solutions. Their payment engine is safe and easy to use, and is recognized as one of the top online payment options in Southeast Asia.
"Gamers everywhere love choices, and they love new games that allow them to connect with their friends online," said Elvin S. "This relationship will open up a vast number of fantastic new options. It's definitely an exciting time for gamers in Asian countries."
About Ecapay
Ecapay Asia Payment Solutions facilitates merchant payments through a variety of options. Our services allow merchants to receive payments via mobile banking, prepaid cards, and direct debit from bank accounts. We accept a wide array of currencies, offering flexibility and convenience to a rapidly expanding market. We utilize top-level security and encryption, ensuring the greatest measure of privacy and risk management. Ecapay Asia Payment Solutions consolidates the entire payment process, so merchants can easily receive payments without technological or financial barriers.
www.ecapay.com
About MOL
MOL is a MSC Malaysia Status Company that operates and develops payment systems. MOL handles over 60,000,000 payment transactions a year with an annual payment volume of over US$200 million. It leverages on a network of over 500,000 physical and virtual payment channels across more than 75 countries and linked to 88 banks in 9 countries worldwide to operate its key payment products, namely MOLPoints, an online micropayment system for content and services; MOLReloads, an electronic prepaid distribution infrastructure; MOLFreedom, a multi-application prepaid payment card; GamesHive, an online game payment aggregator; MOLWiFi, a wireless Internet service for F&B outlets; MOLiCafe, a cybercafé management programme and MOLSafePay, an escrow-based payment system for micro-merchants.
MOL was recognized as one of Asia Pacific’s fastest growing technology companies in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Awards in 2005 and 2006, has won a Merit Award for the Best of E-Commerce Applications in the MSC Asia Pacific ICT Awards and received the Member Excellence Award at PIKOM ICT Leadership Award 2009.
NOTES from KARTUNESIA : Nama web eCapay bikin geli juga. "eCapay deh..." Wekeke....