Apr 29, 2014

Especially for Women



To protect the safety of women and prevent the occurrence of sexual harassment inside commuter train, we ever had a special-for-ladies train consists of eight carriages, that operated from October 2012 to May 2013. Sadly, this special train no longer exists, but there are still two special carriages for women in every series regular commuter train. Better than none at all.
 
The train was captured at Depok railway station (West Java, Indonesia)
Usually these two special carriages located at the front and rear of the train. My husband captured it for me. How's in your place? Do you have any public transport for ladies only? I think it's already a necessity in big cities where women often become targets of crimes. We need to feel safe while using any public transportation.
The first carriage of the train is only for women and kids.

Apr 26, 2014

Memorable Water Lily



This photo came from my archives. It’s a memorable one since we don’t have the plant anymore. This water lily has purple petals and yellow touch at its center.  This flower was my late Mom's favorite.


The Benefits of Books for Your Child’s Development



Not all parents are aware of the benefit of books for children’s development. Books are often only given to children who can already read. Most children who still can’t read aren’t allowed to hold books since parents are afraid they may ruin the book. On the contrary, giving books to those who still not able to read may encourage children to love books since early age.
 
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There are several advantages of books that parents should know, such as:

1. Teaching children reading skill.
Although your child hasn’t been able to read, actually parents may introduce or begin to foster your child’s reading interest even since the child still in the womb. If a baby in the womb can be played to music and asked to communicate by parents, so read the unborn baby books can also be done.

After the child is born, the reading books habit can still be continued at anytime, especially before going to bed, as the baby up to 3 years of age is a period when the baby’s brain is very easy to receive information. You can start with books contain more colorful images. Children under five years old are able to be read books with simple vocabulary. Reading books or telling stories may stimulate their brain development and intelligence, as well as their interests in books.

2. Building good moral characters.
Reading a book with your child is a suggested way to give him or her good moral values. The main point is you have to choose the right children's book agency that supplies appropriate books which contain good values and educative matters. Having good collection of interesting children’s books at your child’s reading level is very essential to support and develop your child’s reading skill and interest.  

3. Developing children’s creativity.
Reading books to children and giving them books may improve their creativity. You shouldn’t be surprised if your child asks so much of this and that like asking why it rains, what is rainbow and so on. You don’t need to feel annoyed, just simply explain it with the use of the related book.

4. Improving children’s language skill.
Children -especially toddlers- very quickly grasp new vocabulary. Therefore adults are always reminded to say good words when being with them. In this case, books can be good sources of many vocabularies that need to be introduced to children. The words in books have undergone previous editing process so that more organized, especially in children's books.
 
The benefits of reading are undoubtedly; not only in the short term but also long term. Reading can improve thinking ability of one’s brain. It has been proven to prevent dementia and its positive effects can be felt in 20 to 25 years to come. Thus, it’s not only for children’s development, reading books is also beneficial for teenagers, adults and the elderly.

Apr 25, 2014

Sky Watch: Gray Clouds



The clouds captured on different days this week. For me, they all look dramatic.
 
Salak Mountain (Bogor, West Java, Indonesia). Taken from a mall parking spot.

Apr 24, 2014

Sneaker King



Footwear retailers have been the source of style and function for consumers everywhere, and a place where parents can get the right size shoe for their children and credible fashion statements for themselves. If you look for footwear stores in malls, you would find niche footwear retailers offering everything from hiking boots to urban loafers. Comfort, fit and looks have acted as a standard for retail and online footwear companies like Sneaker King because they want to offer a truly outstanding selection of the best footwear.
Sneaker King

This commitment to customer service and satisfaction motivates them. Consumer tastes and likes are receiving tremendous attention from footwear retailers. They want consumers shopping experience to be easy and pleasant. At the online site of a retailer, consumers can shop for everything from cross trainers and running shoes to durable work boots and soft leather slippers all at the same time. One-stop convenience is the key to success. As a result, they have customer loyalty. This has made buying shoes a great experience for consumers and a source of bargains for many knowledgeable shoppers. 

Consumers who keep an eye out for value and price can take great advantage of the offerings of online footwear retailers. A good example of how the footwear market has changed in the last 60 years, look at the ordinary tennis shoe. In 1950, only one type of tennis shoe was available on the market, the average canvas tennis shoe. Contrast that with today. Today, every sport has a specialty shoe people are looking for. The explosion in tennis shoes in the last 50 years has been an influence on all types of shoes and boots. Everything from orthopedic work shoes to hiking boots has been affected. Keeping up with all the latest trends in footwear is the job of the retailers, whether online or in retail stores. Consumers look to the shoe store to inform them of the newest shoe trends and supply them with a quality product at an affordable price. 

Online and retail companies have watched their role in the footwear industry grow and change over the years. It is evident from the growth they have experienced that the design of the contemporary sneaker has become an ingredient in many shoe designs and manufacture. Shoe styles and functions come and go year in and year out, but smart online and retail sources change with the times and grow. 

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