Tag Archives: Indonesia

Warning: All animals at Indonesian zoo in danger

Posted on August 14, 2010 by The Great One

This is very sad. As is generally the case, it is the human beings who should be locked-up behind bars while the animals roam wild. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NINIEK KARMINI, Associated Press Writer Niniek … Continue reading →

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Expo shows illegal pet trade rampant in Indonesia

Posted on July 30, 2010 by The Great One

Mankind’s selfishness and greed is going to eventually destroy this planet. The animal kingdom is certainly in jeopardy as long as we continue deforestation, poaching and polluting oceans, lakes and rivers. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Muslims told to switch off gossip TV

Posted on July 29, 2010 by The Great One

Here we go again – religious fanatics doing their best to control the lives of individuals. Can anyone explain to me religions’ obsession with sex? This is the one issue that all religions seem to agree on; that sex is … Continue reading →

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Ancient woman suggests diverse migration

Posted on July 23, 2010 by The Great One

Interesting stuff… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By MARK STEVENSON, Associated Press Writer Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Writer MEXICO CITY – A scientific reconstruction of one of the oldest sets of human remains found in the Americas … Continue reading →

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Sex and Muslim women: new Asian mag pushes limits

Posted on June 27, 2010 by The Great One

It’s a good thing that Muslim women, although quite a small percentage no doubt, are “fighting” to break free from the near slave-like status they endure in Islamic societies compared to their male counterparts. I wonder just how many of … Continue reading →

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Asia-Pacific millionaires ‘richer than Europeans’

Posted on June 23, 2010 by The Great One

Informative article… What makes this story even more interesting is that for the most part, with few if any exceptions, the people of Asia are not nearly as well-off as those of Europe, especially western Europe. In particular, China and … Continue reading →

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Indonesian rock star surrenders over web sex clips

Posted on June 22, 2010 by The Great One

As anyone can see, Islamic fundamentalists, such as those pictured below, are the same everywhere; filled with emotion and hate. Imagine taking to the streets to encourage that a man be partially buried and then stoned to death in the … Continue reading →

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Quakes kill three in Indonesia

Posted on June 16, 2010 by The Great One

Another earthquake, this time in Indonesia, has taken the life of three people. The situation could have been much worse, particularly if a tsunami had struck the coastline. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by Sali Pelu Sali … Continue reading →

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Indonesian police probe celebrities over sex videos

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Great One

The photograph below shows Nazril Ariel (L) and Luna Maya in a billboard ad for Unilever, an Anglo-Dutch food and cosmetics giant. How ironic that Muslims have a problem with pornography because of the negative impact it can have on … Continue reading →

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Israel moves to expel activists as world urges probe

Posted on June 2, 2010 by The Great One

I certainly hope that the careless actions of Israel pertaining to the Gaza aid flotilla prove to have serious consequences against the state of Israel. For quite some time now the Jews have acted as if they are the rulers … Continue reading →

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Tight pants ban takes effect in Indonesia’s Aceh

Posted on May 31, 2010 by The Great One

As much as I criticize religions due to their dangerous nature and the harm that its adherents have perpetrated upon our species throughout history, when I read articles such as the one below I have to laugh at the level … Continue reading →

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Ramos-Horta says East Timor finds peace at last

Posted on May 20, 2010 by The Great One

Few people are aware, or probably care, that a country called East Timor exists. But as they say, live and learn… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by Matt Crook Matt Crook DILI (AFP) – East Timorese President … Continue reading →

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New frogs and geckos and pigeons, oh my

Posted on May 17, 2010 by The Great One

Are there any animals out there in the wild that are uglier and slimier than frogs? Of all the animals small enough to land on one’s head, the frog has to be up there in my book with the rat, … Continue reading →

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Five feared dead from stricken boat: Australia

Posted on May 9, 2010 by The Great One

I didn’t realize that Australia had an “immigration problem” similar to that of the United States; albeit at a much smaller scale. It seems countries that pretty much have their act together are always the “target” of individuals living in … Continue reading →

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“Modest and fabulous”: Muslim women get new magazine

Posted on April 22, 2010 by The Great One

It’s a real shame that Muslim women, many of which are exceedingly beautiful, live their lives “under cover” because of the archaic traditions of their faith. It’s going to take some time, but eventually they will be able to dress … Continue reading →

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Rare Borneo rhino caught on camera in Malaysia

Posted on April 21, 2010 by The Great One

Informative article for animal lovers. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Wed Apr 21, 1:51 am ET KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A rare Borneo rhino, thought to be pregnant, has been caught on camera in Malaysia, and wildlife experts said Wednesday a … Continue reading →

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Panic as major quake hits Indonesia

Posted on April 6, 2010 by The Great One

What is going on? How many earthquakes have we had since the beginning of the year? This is starting to resemble the movie 2012… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by Nurdin Hasan Nurdin Hasan BANDA ACEH, Indonesia … Continue reading →

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The world’s strongest earthquakes

Posted on February 27, 2010 by The Great One

Here are some interesting facts about earthquakes: TGO Refer to information below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press Here is a list of earthquakes that registered at least magnitude 8.6. • May 22, 1960: A magnitude 9.5 earthquake in … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Aceh holds first transvestite contest

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

Who would have thought that Indonesia, a country whose population is overwhelmingly Muslim, would organize and hold a beauty pageant for transvestites??? TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Sun Feb 14, 8:10 am ET JAKARTA, Indonesia – The first beauty pageant … Continue reading →

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