GENERAL
MANAGERS MESSAGE
Dear Residents,
Another year almost gone by! December always brings all of us to a
special time…a time to reflect, a time for giving and sharing, a time
to love and spread cheer. Reflecting on 2007 at The Pakubuwono Residence,
no doubt, it was a very exciting 2nd year. TPR realized almost 100%
occupancy, unheard of in recent residential developments in the city.
This shows us that we have proven that TPR retains its NO. 1 position
as the preferred home for our owners and for our investors who have
successfully leased their units to international companies for their
top executives. It reflects very well on TPR's first rate operations
and services and the hardworking individuals behind the scene who
deliver and ensure a superior lifestyle for each and every resident.
And of course, our residents who as well play a major part, for without
their full support and cooperation we would not have achieved as much
as we did.
The
year past also brought natural blows to our city. The major flooding
of Jakarta in early February caused misery to many but also brought
the best in us when we as a community shared our blessings to those
who were affected. Once again, we thank all of you for your contribution
to our flood relief program. It certainly brought cheer to the families
and children of kampongs, Rajawati Kalibata, and Rawa Badak Selatan.
This indeed reminds us to live Christmas every day! And of course
the almost forgotten earthquakes which shook Jakarta brings to mind
that although there was no cause for worry or panic, preparedness
and knowledge of what we have to do is a good thing to share with
members of our family and household. The year's end with Christmas
in the air brings us to a special time to be cheerful and joyful.
Whether you are planning to spend the season's holiday with family
and friends back in your hometown or simply just taking a short break
from all the busyness and hectic schedules of the year, there suddenly
is a rush to do everything at the same time, booking holiday trips,
shopping and gift giving, cards to send and parties to hold. Enjoy
yourselves, have a great time and we wish you all the joys of the
season!
And as someone wrote:
a
little smile, a word of cheer, a bit of love from someone near,
a little gift from one held dear, these make a Merry Christmas!
From
all of us here at The Pakubuwono Residence, we wish you and your families
the best of the Holiday Season. It's been a fantastic year meeting
you, serving you and making new friends every day. Your support is
very much appreciated and we are honored to have your trust in our
team. In closing, I would like to refer to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
on his famous quote:
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on Earth, good will to men!
May this Season bring into your hearts and your homes peace, love and happiness!
With
best personal wishes,
Detlef Skrobanek
General Manager
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POINSETTIA
- CHRISTMAS STAR
Latin
Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima. |
The poinsettia's species name pulcherrima means "most beautiful" and that it is! Poinsettia's brilliant red floral display held against rich green foliage has made this unlikely species a holiday favorite. Its appealing presentation of the traditional Christmas colors has so endeared poinsettia that it is now second only to the Christmas tree as the most popular holiday plant. Euphorbia pulcherrima.
A Mexican legend explains how poinsettias came to be associated with
Christmas. Apparently, a child who could not afford a gift to offer
to Christ on Christmas Eve picked some weeds from the side of a road.
The child was told that a humble gift, if given in love, would be
acceptable in God's eyes. When brought into the church, the weeds
bloomed into red and green flowers and the congregation felt they
had witnessed a Christmas miracle.
TIPS:
TURNING YOUR POWER BACK ON
If
you lose power in your apartment, but see that your neighbors still
have theirs, here's what you can do. Turn off the lights or appliances
you were using and check the circuit breaker panel to find the tripped
switch. A tripped circuit breaker may look like it's still on, or
the handle may have moved to an intermediate position. That's why
it's a good idea to label
your circuits. To reset a circuit breaker switch, move it to off,
then to on. If the switch is a push button, it will pop out. Push
it all the way in to reset it. If the breaker trips again when you
turn on the lights or appli- ances you were using, you are probably
overloading the circuit. When that happens, you may need to move an
appliance to a different circuit by plugging it in somewhere else.
If you still have no electricity after you've reset your circuit breakers,
try turning off the main breaker switch and all your circuit breaker
switches. Then, turn on the main
breaker switch and reset each circuit breaker switch.
HOW TO MAINTENANCE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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Check
safety pin, If seal still is intact that ensure the extinguisher has not been used yet |
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Check
air pressure inside at pressure gauge indicator, Indicator should be at right position (Green position) It means the pressure is good and ready for use |
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Check the
hose, ensure the hose has no crack and the hose must be free from obstacles. |
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To ensure
the chemical powder inside is in a good condition, shake the extinguisher a few times every month |
INSIDE HEALTH QUESTION
Question:
How can I use weight training to burn more calories?
Answer:
You've heard the old saying, "muscle weighs more than fat."
That's true, therefore muscle burns more calories than fat. So increasing
muscle also helps you lose weight. To maximize your calorie burning
during weight training, increase repetitions rather than increasing
weight to build
strength without bulking up. Take very short rest periods between
sets (no more than 45 seconds) to speed up metabolism and also burn
more calories.
