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A greater woman behind a great man

Here is the link I got, a story about a president and the first lady http://futurehandling.com/2012/11/14/

A story that has been circulating on Facebook about a supposed conversation between Michelle Obama and a restaurant owner is likely to be fake.

First, this is the story that has been shared on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Weibo and We Chat about a conversation between President Obama and his wife, Michelle in a restaurant.

“One night President Obama and his wife Michelle decided to do something out of routine and go for a casual dinner at a restaurant that wasn’t too luxurious. When they were seated, the owner of the restaurant asked the president’s secret service if he could please speak to the First Lady in private. They obliged and Michelle had a conversation with the owner. Following this conversation President Obama asked Michelle, “Why was he so interested in talking to you.” She mentioned that in her teenage years, he had been madly in love with her. President Obama then said, “So if you had married him, you would now be the owner of this lovely restaurant,” to which Michelle responded, “No. If I had married him, he would now be the President.”

FutureHandling has searched for answers. It turned out that this story is likely to be a joke. The same joke used to be told about Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton previously. Moreover, apparently there is a variation that involves George and Barbara Bush.

The following link illustrates the same story about the Clintons. (the last post was Feb. 4, 2008):

Variations have been circulating for years. The West Wing used it for a story told by President Bartlet about his wife Abby, though in that version it was a ditch digger and not a restaurant owner. Meanwhile, in one of his books, Obama says that Michelle didn’t push him into politics. In fact, she would have preferred that he got a law firm job rather than run for the Senate.

Bill and Hillary Clinton versions have been noted as far back as 1993. This version was posted online in March 2002:

A telling Hillary Clinton joke has the then-first lady and the president driving along in scenic Arkansas. When they pull over for gas, Clinton notices his wife has jumped out of the car, bounded over to the gas-station attendant, thrown her arms around him, and kissed him with tears of joy. “Who was that?” a bemused Bill asks as they drive away. “Oh,” replies Hillary somewhat wistfully, “he was an old flame I haven’t seen in years.” “Well,” says Slick Willie with a smirk, “I guess if you hadn’t married me, you’d be helping him pump gas now.” “I don’t think so,” says Hillary icily. “If I had married him, he’d be president now.”

Here’s a July 2006 rendition that features George W. and Laura Bush:

President George W. Bush and his wife Laura were driving in the Texas countryside when they came to Midland, where the president stopped for gas. It turned out that the gas station attendant was a former high school boyfriend of Laura Bush’s. Driving away from the gas station George W. turned to his wife and said: “Ain’t that odd Laura? If you had married that guy you would be the wife of a gas station attendant instead of the president’s wife.” “No, George dear. If I had married him he would now be the president of the United states of America”, the First Lady replied.

No matter that is fake or not, it is really inspiring. Thank you for those who create it.

Management Lesson

One day there was a robbery at the bank.

One of the robbers shouted to everyone in the bank, "Do not move! The money belongs to the state. Your life is yours." Everyone in the banking hall was prone. It is called "Mind changing concept - Changing the way of thinking". Everyone managed to change their way of thinking, from basic to creative.One sexy customer tried to seduce one of the robbers. That made the robber angry and shouted, "We are bank robbers, not a rapist!" It is called "Being professional - act professional". Focus only on the work based on the given procedure.

After they finished to rob the bank and returned to the house, a young robber, a top university graduated, said to the old robber, an elementary school graduated, "Let us count our loot." Old robber replied, "You fool. Counting this much is such a wasting time. Just wait for the TV news, there will be a news about the robbery. They will report the amount of money we robbed. "It is called 'Experience - Experience". Experience is more important than a diploma from a university.

At the bank that was robbed, the head manager said to the branch manager to immediately report to the police. But the branch manager said, "Wait, we take the first 10 billion for two of us. Then we report the total of the money that was robbed." It is called "Swim with the tide - Go with the flow". Transform difficult situations into personal gain. The head manager then said, "It would be wonderful if a robbery happens every month." It is called "Killing boredom - Eliminate boredom". Personal happiness is much more important than your job.

The next day, the TV news reported 50 billion was robbed from the bank. Then, the robbers counted their loot and be very mad "We robbed 20 billion with lots of effort, the bank can get 30 billion effortlessly!"

Moral of the Story: Work Smarter ;)

Ina Craft 2013

Ina Craft is an annual event held and organized by Assosiation of Exporters and Producers of Indonesian craft (ASEPHI), together with PT Mediatama Binakreasi and Pembinaan Pengembangan Usaha Kecil Menengah. Ina Craft 2013 is the 15th event, since 1999, to promote Indonesian crafts and products to public. "From Smart Village to Global Market" as the theme, Ina Craft 2013 as the facilitator of 1300 art and craft companies in Indonesia, including exporters and the producers it self. Ina Craft 2013 was held at Jakarta Convention Centre, from April 24 until 28, 2013, and visited not only by Indonesia but also international buyers.

Some stuffs i bought from Ina Craft 2012 (retota shoes, dreamesh living, some batik)

Pop Up Market 2013

Pop Up Market 2013 was founded by Prasetya Mulya business school students in early 2012. The goal is to show up young independent art and fashion entrepreneur to introduce their local brands. Go and find your news stuffs in “5th Avenue Shopping District” Grand Indonesia, April 19-21, 2013. April 19, 2013 is for invitation only and it starts from 1PM until 10 PM. The following days are open for public, starts from 10AM until 10PM. There will be Aye Denim, Canvas Living, Impromptu, Kidnapped Alley, Petite Cupcakes, Sade and many more.

Marvelous EX 9 TRUNK SHOW

23 February 2013, EX (Entertainment Center) Jakarta presented the latest collections of some young local designers Indonesia titled in a fashion show titled "Marvelous EX 9 TRUNK SHOW". This fashion show held as the continue of a series of events to celebrate EX 9th anniversary.

Marvelous EX 9 TRUNK SHOW had 3 sessions. In the first session, three leading indie labels; Hunting Fields, Major Minor, and Cotton Ink showed their latest collection. The indie label winning Most Innovative Local Brand in CLEO Fashion Awards at Jakarta Fashion Week 2008, Hunting Fields presented simple designs of Himalayas printed, with strong and feminine character, entitled "Unbounded". Major Minor showed a row of attractive collection in bright colors and modern silhouettes by a combination of light and comfortable material. Cotton Ink and their collection themed "Global Sailor", apply the same stripes motif combined with striated fabric; that is also inspired by ikat cloth and presented in a modern, minimalist silhouette.

In the second session, Fashion Xchange, a concept store at EX 2nd floor displayed a collection of Spring / Summer 2013 of 3D by Tri Handoko & Dave Hendrik, Newfangled by Ichwan Thoha and No.om | No.mi | Soe.hoe by Soetjipto Hoeijaja. By adapting the dramatic baroque style and full of detail, a collection of Ciel also looks very attractive.The third session, PROJECT ONE, a multi brand stores consist of KLE, Danjyo Hiyoji, Silla, Geulis, Monday To Sunday, Kaligula, and the House of Jealouxy, was opened by the performance of Ayushita and visual mapping by visual artist Ricky Janitras. Project One also featured a collection of Spring / Summer 2013 owned by Danjyo Hiyoji themed "asymmetry", KLE with the concept of "Idyllic World", Monday to Sunday inspired by young and reckless souls, House of Jealouxy themed "The Knights, The Witches and The Lovers". (dian)

Indonesia Fashion Week 2013

As an accessories enthusiast, I was so interested in deatil of accessories (necklace) displays in the fashion competition, where there were other fashion stuffs, such as dress, bags and shoes. I love all the necklace designs, they are all unique and represent Indonesia. There were a great event, though I have free entrance to watch all the shows but I could not attend them all. I was working for other busy stuffs on those days. However, I hunted some unique stuffs and captured some favorite displays there. I hope I can join all the days, watch all the shows and buy more favorite stuffs next year.

This is my photo next to a 23 million wedding dress by Nevi Kusuma. She was 24 year old designer from South Sumatra. She is one of the youngest designers who shows their artwork in Indonesia Fashion Week 2013 runaway. Her designs are gorgeous! She is nice girl and pretty, too. I would like to have some review about her soon.

Mike Tompkins

One of my interests is looking for any music cover in youtube. In fact, many good singers out there that I can know more from youtube. Sometimes, they collaborate with other singer, they mash-up the song, or they just do with their well-played musical instruments.

At the time, I browsed some update-covered music, and found him there. I was amazed for the first time I saw him singing a capella cover of Paradise by Coldplay in his youtube. It was for the first time I thought how he could do all those things. He does not play any kinds of musical instruments, but he makes all of the music with his mouth only. Even, he can make very similar voice of the real singer.

The last updated cover of him is collaboration and Pitch Perfect, with other you tube singers all around the world who singing Starship by Nicki Minaj in his you tube. I know he must be an expert in music recording. He made up the amateurs beautifully, and produce awesome video, it is.

Check his other awesomeness in his officially site.