Menjadi Manusia Sukses - SERI I
Sudah menjadi jamak ketika kita berbicara mengenai manusia, kita mengkaitkan banyak sekali hal-hal
buruk, hal-hal yang lemah pada kata manusia. Kita sering mendengar kalimat seperti, “Kemampuan
manusia sangat terbatas.” Pada kesempatan lain kita harus mempercayai kalimat-kalimat seperti,
“Wajarlah kalau kita putus asa, kita hanya manusia.. bukan malaikat.” Setiap kali kita melakukan hal yang
lemah, buruk dan merusak, setiap kali pula kita bisa dengan mudah menjadikan ‘kemanusiaan’ kita
sebagai pemboleh tindakan-tindakan itu seperti yang tercemin pada kalimat-kalimat tadi. Banyak di
antara kita yang menitik beratkan nilai manusia justru pada hal-hal yang sebenarnya kurang manusiawi
seperti kerakusan, keserakahan, pendek akal, dan lain sebagainya. Di sisi lain, Tuhan Sang Maha
Pencipta justru member tugas mulia kepada manusia di atas dunia ini. Mau buktinya?
Kita tentu sering mendengar kalimat bahwa Sang Maha Pencipta tidak akan menguji manusia melebihi
kemampuan kita. Pernahkah kita menggali kalimat tersebut dengan lebih dalam lagi? Pernahkah kita
bertanya, apabila kalimat itu benar, mengapa ada cukup banyak orang yang bunuh diri ketika
mendapatkan ujian atau cobaan. Mengapa pula banyak orang yang melarikan diri dari masalah yang
mereka hadapi dengan penggunaan obat-obatan serta zat terlarang atau menenggak minuman keras.
Pada masa penyusunan buku ini, ada satu kejadian yang menggegerkan warga kota Surabaya. Di salah
satu pusat grosir tersibuk di Surabaya ada seorang ibu muda yang mencoba bunuh diri dengan
melompat dari lantai empat pusat grosir tersebut setelah terlebih dahulu melemparkan anak kandungnya
yang berusia 3 tahun ke bawah dari lantai tersebut. Seorang sakasi mata menuturkan bahwa si ibu
terlihat mondar-mandir di lantai empat. Secara tiba-tiba dia melontarkan sesuatu yang, oleh saksi mata,
dikira boneka. Ketika sosok itu jatuh terbentur keras dilantai dasar, barulah saksi mata sadar bahwa itu
bukan boneka. Sosok itu adalah seorang ANAK KECIL. Belum selesai keterkejutannya, dia kembali harus
melihat pemandangan mengerikan ketika wanita muda tadi terjun dari lantai empat dan menimpa si anak
kecil. Akhirnya si anak tadi meninggal sementara ibunya dilarikan ke rumah sakit. Kabar di media masa
menyebutkan bahwa si ibu berhasil diselamatkan.
Bukankah itu artinya ujian yang di terima oleh wanita tadi sudah di melebihi kemampuannya?
fuel effeciency
Soaring fuel prices have made gas-guzzling cars very unpopular. Welcome to the resurgence of the motorcycle. Why? Because properly maintained motorcycles and motorcycle engines can get between 40 and 60 miles a gallon. Smaller scooters get upwards of 90 miles a gallon, pretty good for an economy with $4-per-gallon gasoline.
Because of this, bike sales have soared. Motorcycle repair, too, can come in handy. Do you have a bike in storage that you haven't dusted off for awhile? There's a good chance you can be among those restoring motorcycles so that you can ride your old road hog again.
Restoring your older motorcycle to working condition starts with some basic steps:
Check Fuel
If you didn't use a fuel stabilizer before you put the bike into storage, drain your old fuel (including tank, fuel lines and carburetor as applicable) before you run the engine, and put new in. Lubricate spark plug ports with a little oil, too, before you start things up.
Check Oil
Change the oil and filter if you didn't do so before you started. If you did, top levels off.
How Is Your Battery?
Make sure leads are not corroded and that the battery will fully charge and then hold a charge. If it doesn't, replace the battery.
Inspect The Chain
Because your chain transfers power from the engine to the rear wheel, it is very important that it be in excellent shape. Look the chain over for the following:
-- Is the chain the proper tension? You should be able to grasp it in the center and move it about one inch in either direction, up or down.
-- Are front and wheel sprocket teeth in good condition? If the teeth have grooves or "waves" in them or they show other signs of wear, you probably need new sprockets (chain will probably show similar wear and need replacement).
-- Check every single section of the chain for signs of wear and for proper tension. It should move about an inch when you pull on it. Tighten the chain if it's loose, and loosen it if it's tight. If the links themselves are too tight, you might need to replace the whole chain.
-- Clean dirt off the chain with a clean towel or rag before you apply lubricant. Make sure you thoroughly lubricate all sprocket teeth and links.
-- Lubricate the chain well. Remember that some solvents should not be used with rubber if your chain has rubber parts to it. Use a proper solvent and wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean rag.
-- Set chain tension properly by moving your rear wheel and axle forward or backward. Both sides of the axle should be aligned properly before you tighten things up or the chain and sprockets might wear out quickly. Tighten the axle nuts and replace the cotter pin with a new one if needed.
Fluid Levels
Brake, clutch and coolant levels should be checked as necessary. Make sure you replace missing brake fluid with a new container of the same brand you used last time. Let your bike idle for a few minutes before you take off so that all fluids circulate properly.
Tires and Suspension
Inspect everything thoroughly before you take your first ride. If you kept your bike stored upright on a kickstand, make sure your tires aren't cracked, marked, or flat. In addition, check to make sure tire wear and air levels are good.
360 life lost at the street during Lebaran Idul Fitri
Since the “D”day minus 7 until the “D”day plus 2, the traffic during lebaran idul fitri in Indonesia was so crowded. Report that receive from the the head command of “Ketupat Operation” that already held since September 25,2008 until tonight was recorded that the 836 accident happen in the street during lebaran idul fitri.
From the accident recorded that 360 people past away, and 451 people bad injured, and 752 people injured. The last accident that really tragic happen at Klaten and grobogan - east java- Indonesia, which are 11 people dead because of train and cars accident. Although many operation that held by police department already held for several time but to minimize these accident still far away from the best result.
As tradition that in Indonesia Lebaran Idul Fitri they believe that this is the good moment to meet their family although the distance is far away from the villages to the city. Mostly they will use ground transportation, but the driver has no discipline when driving their vehicle.
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