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Rationally Explanation Of Red/Blood Rain

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Blood rain is a phenomenon where blood is perceived to fall from the sky in the form of rain. Cases have been recorded since Homer 's Iliad , composed ca eighth century BC, and are widespread. Before the 17th century it was generally believed that the rain was actually blood. Literature mirrors cult practice , in which the appearance of blood rain was considered a bad omen, and was used as a tool foreshadowing events, but while some of these may been literary devices, some occurrences are historic. Recorded instances of blood rain usually cover small areas. The duration can vary, sometimes lasting only a short time, others several days. By the 17th century, explanations for the phenomenon had moved away from the superstitious and attempted to provide natural reasons. In the 19th century blood rains were scientifically examined and theories that dust gave the water its red colour gained ground. Today, the dominant theories are that the rain is caused by red dust dissolved in the

POEM : MISERY

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MISERY by : Raditya Putranti Darningtyas Balikpapan, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:23am I was walked in the middle of the night A half dream-awake Feel hesitate of the world ‘round me.. Once again, I’d been walk on the rocks Make my feet all pain I’ve been looking for the drugs to ease this pain But, I just found knife everywhere which already there to kill me I feel sick of this feeling Everybody screaming, I try to make the sound, But no one hears me……. I am sleeping of the edge, I am hanging By the thread… I just want starts this over again….. Notes : I made this poem bout a year ago. I was sitting in my classroom at school. Laptop was in front of me, waited to be typed by my tremble fingers. I was sitting in the corner of the classroom because i was very dissaponted and so blue. A melancholic mood takeover me, a mellow feeling destroyed me slowly. I already forgot what was my problem, but i still remember the feelings exactly. Felt like hundred thorns hit my chest, a heavy r

Indonesia's Own Christine Hakim Joins the Cast of Eat, Pray, Love

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Indonesian actress Christine Hakim who had an important role in this film appear attractive by wearing traditional Indonesian “kebaya” bright red color and Batik cloth. Eat Pray Love itself tells the story of Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) who searching for what she really wanted in life, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. And one of its destinations are Bali, Indonesia. This film is also in Play by Javier Bardem, james franco Richard Jenkins and Billy Crudup. This film is taken based on the bestselling novel written by Elizabeth Gilbert .Christine Hakim, an Indonesian actress and producer, stars in the upcoming movie based on Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, Eat, Pray, Love. Christine Hakim, who was born on 25 December 1956, was cast as Wayan, the traditional Balinese healer, who, along with Ketut Liyer, helped Gilbert rediscover her ability to love. As an actress,