7 Most Beautiful-But-Deadly Flowers

Beautiful as they may be, some flowers are much more than they appear to be. Believe it or not, these seemingly harmless plants can really ruin your vacation. To help you know what flowers to stay away from on your trips, we’ve come up with a list of the world’s most attractive but dangerous flowers:

1.Daphne
Also known as lady laurel or paradise plant, Daphne is a 1-1.5 meters tall shrub, usually grown for its scented flowers. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but the greatest concentrations are in the sap and berries.
Daphne contains mezerine and daphnin, two powerful toxins that cause stomach aches, headaches, diarrhea, delirium and convulsions. If Daphne berries are consumed, the victim might fall into a coma and even die.

2. Lily of the Valley
Just like the Daphne, Lily of the Valley may look beautiful and harmless, but it is entirely poisonous. Eating one or two of the plant’s bell-shaped flowers won’t hurt you very much, especially if you’re an adult.
Eaten in large quantities, Lily of the Valley causes pain in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhoea. People with heart conditions should be most careful since the toxins cause the heartbeats to slow down or become irregular.

3. Belladonna
Known as one of the most poisonous plants in the Western hemisphere, Belladonna contains potentially lethal tropane alkaloids. The entire plant is harmful, but its good-looking berries pose the most danger, especially to kids.
The symptoms of Belladona, or Deadly Nightshade poisoning are dilated pupils, blurred vision, headaches, hallucinations, delirium and convulsions. Atropine, the toxin contained by Belladona, can kill a person by disrupting the nervous system’s ability to regulate breathing, sweating and heart rate.

4. Angel’s Trumpet
Despite its name, there’s something very evil about this plant. The toxins it contains can be fatal to humans and a number of animals. Known as a powerful hallucinogen, Angel’s Trumpet should not be used for recreational purposes, since the risk of an overdose is very high.
Angel’s Trumpet plants contain a variable amount of tropane alkaloids, like atropine and scopolamine, and it is used in shamanic rituals by indigenous tribes in western Amazonia.

5. Rhododendron
This popular evergreen shrub, featuring large, beautiful blooms, has been known for its toxicity since ancient times. Xenophon recorded the odd behavior of a group of Greek soldiers who had eaten honey from rhododendron flowers.
Rhododendron contains andromedatoxin which causes nausea, severe pains, paralysis and even death. Azaleas, members of the same plant-family as rhododendron, are also poisonous.

.6. Oleander
Oleander is known as one of the most poisonous plants on Earth, often used in suicidal cases around southern India. The numerous toxic compounds contained in the entire Oleander plant, including oleandrin and neriine, affect the nervous, digestive and cardiovascular systems, all at the same time.
Oleander poisoning leads to drowsiness, tremors, seizures, coma and even death. The plant’s sap causes skin irritation and severe eye inflammation.

7. Autumn crocus
One of the most endangered plants in the world, Autumn crocus is also probably the most poisonous. It contains colchicine, a deadly drug used effectively in the treatment for gout. Unlike other toxins found in the flowers above, colchicine, an arsenic-like poison has no antidote.
Autumn crocus poisoning leads to reduced blood pressure and cardiac arrest.

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8 Beautiful Places In The World

1. Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest park in Croatia. The park is filled with luscious green scenery, beautiful lagoons, and amazing waterfalls.

2. Ball Pyramid
Ball Pyramid is the world’s tallest sea stack. It is the remains of a shield volcano formed about 7 million years ago. It is 562 meters high and is located southeast of Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean.

3. The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. It’s located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It’s so large, you can see it from outer space. The reef is a very popular destination for scuba divers and other tourists.

4. Ice Canyon
The ice canyons in Greenland were carved by meltwater and are as deep as 150 feet.

5. Blue Lagoon Hot Springs
The Blue Lagoon hot springs in Iceland are man-made bodies of water, but the springs are heated naturally with the volcanic activity on the island. The springs are especially beautiful in the snowy winter, and the water still quite toasty.

6. Tunnel Of Love
Giant trees surround this old train tunnel located in Kleven, Ukraine. The magical-looking place is nicknamed “The Tunnel Of Love” by locals because it is a popular spot for couples to visit.

7. Wisteria Tunnel
Wisteria Tunnel is located at the Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan. Flowering trees hang overhead and the different colored rows speckle the garden.

8. Cinque Terre, Italy
The Cinque Terre is part of the coast in the Liguria region of Italy. The terraces built on the rugged landscape are a popular tourist attraction

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What is basketball?

Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and 10 feet (3.0 m) high mounted to a backboard at each end. Basketball is one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports.
A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket during regular play. A field goal scores two points for the shooting team if a player is touching or closer to the basket than the three-point line, and three points (known commonly as a 3 pointer or three) if the player is behind the three-point line. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but additional time (overtime) may be issued when the game ends with a draw. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it while walking or running or throwing it to a team mate. It is a violation to move without dribbling the ball, to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling.
Violations are called "fouls". A personal foul is penalized, and a free throw is usually awarded to an offensive player if he is fouled while shooting the ball. A technical foul may also be issued when certain infractions occur, most commonly for unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of a player or coach. A technical foul gives the opposing team a free throw, and the opposing team also retains possession of the ball.

As well as many techniques for shooting, passing, dribbling and rebounding, basketball has specialized player positions and offensive and defensive structures (player positioning). Typically, the tallest members of a team will play "center", "power forward" or "small forward" positions, while shorter players or those who possess the best ball handling skills and speed play "point guard" or "shooting guard".

The rules of basketball, thankfully, are fairly straightforward. However, for the younger players, some rules can be easily forgotten. The three-second rule addressing how long an offensive player can be in the key before clearing out is a good example.

Once you have taught the rules of the game to your team, there is a simple way to make sure that they don't forget them. Have them tell you the rules. Spend a few minutes during each practice quizzing them. Make it fun. Additionally, you can teach and reinforce the rules of the game during drills.

Before you can teach the rules to your team, you must know them yourself...

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Fencing Equipment

Fencing is one of the oldest of all sports and involves use of one of the oldest of weapons, the sword. It is a sport that requires high levels of physical fitness and a combination of speed, skill and dexterity. Fencing is also one of the few sports to have featured in every modern Olympic Games and British athletes have participated in all of them bar 3, winning one gold and numerous silver medals. Read more about Team GB's Olympic fencing exploits on the British Olympic Association website.

Fencing is the sport of fighting with swo

rds. The most common version of fencing today, also called olympic fencing or competitive fencing, is divided into three weapon categories: foil, sabre and épée. Classical fencing uses the same three weapons, but approaches fencing as a martial art.

Competitive fencing is one of five sports which has been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games, the other four being Athletics, Cycling, Swimming, and Gymnastics.

Weapons

There are three weapons in modern fencing: foil, épée, and sabre. Each weapon has its own rules and strategies.

Foil : a light thrusting weapon that targets the torso (including the back), neck, and groin, but not the arms or legs. The foil has a small circular hand guard that serves to protect the hand from direct stabs. As the hand is not a valid target in foil, this is primarily for safety. Touches are scored only with the tip; hits with the side of the blade do not count, and do not halt the action. Touches that land outside of the target area (called an off-target touch) stop the action, but are not scored. Only a single touch can be scored by either fencer at one time. If both fencers land valid touches at the same time, the referee uses the rules of "right of way" to determine which fencer gets the point. If both fencers begin their attack at the same time, or the referee is unable to determine who was first, neither fencer scores a point.

Épée : a thrusting weapon like the foil, but much heavier. In épée, the entire body is valid target. The hand guard on the épée is a large circle that extends towards the pommel, effectively covering the hand, which is a valid target in épée. Like foil, all hits must be with the tip and not the sides of the blade. Hits with the side of the blade do not halt the action. As the entire body is legal target, there is not the concept of an off-target touch, except if the fencer accidentally strikes the floor, setting off the electric tone. Unlike foil and sabre, épée does not use "right of way", and allows simultaneous hits by both fencers. However, if the score is tied in a match at the last point and a double touch is scored, nobody is awarded the point.

Sabre : a light cutting and thrusting weapon that targets the entire body above the waist, excluding the hands. The hand guard on the saber extends from pommel to the base of where the blade connects to the hilt. This guard is generally turned outwards during sport to protect the sword arm from touches. Hits with the edges of the blade or the point are valid. As in foil, touches that land outside of the target area are not scored. However, unlike foil, these off-target touches do not stop the action, and the fencing continues. In the case of both fencers landing a scoring touch, the referee determines which fencer receives the point for the action, again through the use of "right of way".

The complete fencing kit includes:

Form-fitting jacket covering groin with strap (croissard) which goes between the legs. In sabre fencing, jackets that are cut along the waist and exclude the groin padding are sometimes used. A small gorget of folded fabric is sewn in around the collar to prevent an opponent's blade from slipping under the mask and along the jacket upwards towards the neck.

Plastron, an underarm protector, which goes underneath the jacket and provides double protection on the sword arm side and upper arm. 

The armpit cannot have a seam, which would line up with the jacket seam and provide a weak spot.

One glove for the weapon arm with a gauntlet that prevents blades from going up the sleeve and causing injury, as well as protecting the hand and providing a good grip

Breeches or knickers which are a pair of short trousers that end just below the knee. The breeches are required to have 10 cm of overlap with the jacket. Most are equipped with suspenders (braces).

Knee-length or thigh high socks which cover knee and thighs.

Shoes with flat soles and reinforcement on the inside of the back foot and heel of front foot, to prevent wear from lunging.

Mask, including a bib which protects the neck. The mask can usually support 12 kilograms (26 lb) on the metal mesh and 350 newtons (79 lbf) of penetration resistance on the bib. FIE regulations dictate that masks must withstand 25 kilograms (55 lb) on the mesh and 1,600 newtons (360 lbf) on the bib. Some modern masks have a see-through visor in the front of the mask. These have been used at high level competitions (World Championships etc.), however, they are currently banned in foil and épée by the FIE, following a 2009 incident in which a visor was pierced during the European Junior Championship competition.

Plastic chest protector, mandatory for females. While male versions of the chest protector are also available, they were, until recently, primarily worn by instructors, who are hit far more often during training than their students. These are increasingly popular in foil, as the hard surface increases the likelihood that a hit fails to register, as well as with youth competitors.

Lamé is a layer of electrically conductive material worn over the fencing jacket that entirely covers the valid target area. It is worn only in foil and sabre, and serves to distinguish hits on target from those that are off-target. In épée, the entire body is a target, so it is not necessary to have a lamé. In foil the lamé is sleeveless, while in sabre the lamé has sleeves and ends in a straight line across the waist. A body cord is necessary to register scoring: it attaches to the weapon and runs inside the jacket sleeve, then down the back and out to the scoring box. In sabre and foil the body cord connects to the lamé in order to create a circuit to the scoring box.

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Heroes of Dota 2 (games)

Heroes are the essential element of Dota 2, as the course of the game is dependent on their intervention. Players are split into two teams of 5, and can select a Hero from a selection panel. Heroes all have different play styles that stem from unique Skills and combinations of Attributes. Over the course of the game, Heroes will accumulate Experience. Once a Hero has enough experience, they will level up, making them more powerful than before and allowing them to train new Skills. Most Heroes have a distinct Role that defines how they can affect the battlefield, though many Heroes can perform two or more of these Roles. Currently, 107 of the 112 heroes are playable in the main Dota 2 client.

You can also view the heroes in a more compact grid which is the same as the in-game learn tab on the Hero Grid page.

Strength Heroes

Strength Heroes are tough warriors and can withstand more damage than other Heroes. Because of their high Strength, these Heroes have the greatest natural Health and can regenerate quickly, keeping them in the fight and dealing damage. Strength Heroes can fit a variety of roles, and are almost always Melee Heroes.

Agility Heroes 

Agility Heroes are finessed and dexterous, masters of weapons and fighting techniques. These Heroes have high attack speed and Armor, and focus on using their regular attacks and any Items they have, but can fall back on their abilities in a pinch. Agility Heroes will often be played as carry and gank roles, because of how well they scale.

Intelligence Heroes

Intelligence Heroes are masters of spells and abilities. They tend to have larger Mana pools, and much greater Mana regeneration than other Heroes. Because of this, they often rely on their abilities to help allies and harm enemies, rather than physical attacks. Most Intelligence heroes are fragile. Intelligence Heroes are often played for support, gank, and pusher roles. Most Intelligence heroes are also Ranged Heroes

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All About Point Blank (games)

Point Blank adalah sebuah permainan komputer ber-genre FPS yang dimainkan secara online. Permainan ini dikembangkan oleh Zepetto dari Korea Selatan dan dipublikasikan oleh NCSoft. Selain di Korea Selatan, permainan ini mempunyai server sendiri di beberapa negara seperti Thailand, Rusia, Indonesia, Brasil, Turki, Amerika Serikat, dan Peru. Di Indonesia, permainan ini dikelola oleh PT. Kreon melalui Gemscool. Point Blank berkisah tentang perseteruan antara Free Rebels dan pemerintah yang dalam hal ini adalah Counter Terrorist Force (CT-Force).

Fitur:

Point Blank memiliki berbagai fitur unik yang membedakannya dengan berbagai game online sejenis seperti Counter Strike, WarRock, dan Cross Fire.

Mode Permainan

Point Blank memiliki 11 mode permainan, yaitu:
Death Match
Bunuh pemain musuh hingga skor tim-mu mencapai nilai yang ditentukan atau berusahalah menjadi tim dengan skor terbanyak saat waktu permainan habis.
Bomb Mission
Tujuan tim Free Rebels adalah untuk meledakkan area yang disebut bombsite dengan C4, sementara tujuan tim CT-Force adalah mencegah tim Free Rebels meledakkan bombsite.
Destroy Mission
Hancurkan objek yang menjadi target dalam mode ini.
Eliminate
Habisi semua musuh yang ada untuk memenangkan ronde.
Shotgun Mode
Hanya senjata tipe shotgun saja yang dapat digunakan dalam mode ini.
Sniper Mode
Hanya senjata tipe sniper rifle saja yang dapat digunakan dalam mode ini.
Defense Mission
Pertahankan objek yang menjadi sasaran atau menghancurkanya
Ally Mission
Bertahan dari serangan dinosaurus dan keluar (escape) melalui pintu yang ada.
Cross Counter
Melawan Dinosaurus sampai waktu habis.
AI Mode
Habisi musuhmu yang dikendalikan oleh AI (komputer). Mode ini dihapus sejak 2009 karena ada cheat dan bug
Knuckle Mode
Habisi musuhmu dengan menggunakan Bare Fist (sarung tinju)

Map :

Death Match, AI Mode & Eliminate :

• Under 23
• Taipei City Mall
• Grand Bazar
• Burning Hall
• Two Towers
• Training Camp
• Kick Point
• Metro
• Midnight Zone
• MStation
• Crackdown
• Up Town
• Portacaba
• DSquad
• Saint Mansion
• Eastern Road
• Red Rock
• Old Library
• Desert Camp alias Mini Indonesia
• Luxville
• Face Rock
• Safari
• Safari 2
• Dragon Alley
• Angkor Ruins
• Ghost Town

Bomb Mission :

• Luxville
• Blow City
• Sentry Base
• Storm Tube
• Downtown
• Midtown
• Shopping Center
• Outpost
• National Medical Center alias Hospital
• Midtown
• Mall
• Cargo Ship

Destroy Mission:

• Breakdown (Blue:Generator, Red:Helikopter)
• Helispot (Blue dan Red: Helikopter
• Giran, map ini belum diupdate di Indonesia (Blue:Robot, Red:Robot Hewan)

Defense Mission:

• Black Panther
• Dino Mode:
• Breeding Nest
• Dino Uptown
• Dino Break Down

Cross Counter:

• Dino Lab
• Crackdown
• Saint Mansion
• Mstation
• Training Camp

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Royals (by Lorde)

Royals is about how today's music is all about what is considered the "good life," filled with riches and fame, but not everyone can live that life, and so the average person is desperately reaching out for that kind of life, but perhaps this life isn't always how it seems.

"Royals" by Lorde is listed #12 in the Hot 100 Billboard charts.

And now, I will give you the lyrics of the song :

Royals

I've never seen a diamond in the flesh

I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies

And I'm not proud of my address, in the torn up town

No post code envy

But every song's like gold teeth, Grey Goose, trippin' in the bathroom

Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room

We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams

But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.

Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash

We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair

And we'll never be royals

It don't run in our blood

That kind of luxe just ain't for us

We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your ruler, you can call me Queen Bee

And baby I'll rule (I'll rule I'll rule I'll rule)

Let me live that fantasy

My friends and I we've cracked the code

We count our dollars on the train to the party

And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this

We didn't come from money

But every song's like gold teeth, Grey Goose, trippin' in the bathroom

Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room

We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams

But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.

Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash

We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair

And we'll never be royals

It don't run in our blood

That kind of luxe just ain't for us

We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your ruler, you can call me Queen Bee

And baby I'll rule (I'll rule I'll rule I'll rule)

Let me live that fantasy

(Ooh ooh oh)

We're bigger than we ever dreamed, and I'm in love with being queen

(Ooh ooh oh)

Life is great without a care

We aren't caught up in your love affair

And we'll never be royals

It don't run in our blood

That kind of luxe just ain't for us

We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your ruler, you can call me Queen Bee

And baby I'll rule (I'll rule I'll rule I'll rule)

Let me live that fantasy

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Story of My Life (by One Direction)

One Direction Story Of My Life is the second single from the boyband's "Midnight Memories" album. "Story of My Life" is a mid-tempo folk/indie song. It resembles the sound of Philip Phillips or Mumford & Sons. "Story of My Life" was co-written by Jamie Scott, John Ryan and Julian Bunetta. One Direction's single premiered on radio on Octobdr 25th, and released on iTunes on October 28th, 2013.

"Story Of My Life" by One Direction is listed #13 in the Hot 100 Billboard charts.

And now, I will give you the lyrics of the song :

Story of My life

Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain

I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days

She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones

It seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stone

And I'll be gone gone tonight

The ground beneath my feet is open wide

The way that I been holdin' on too tight

With nothing in between

The story of my life I take her home

I drive all night to keep her warm and time

Is frozen (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life I give her hope

I spend her love until she's broke inside

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

Written on these walls are the colors that I can't change

Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage

I know that in the morning

I'll see us in the light upon your ear

Although I am broken, my heart is untamed still

And I'll be gone gone tonight

The fire beneath my feet is burning bright

The way that I been holdin' on so tight

With nothing in between

The story of my life I take her home

I drive all night to keep her warm and time

Is frozen (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life I give her hope

I spend her love until she's broke inside

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

And I been waiting for this time to come around

But baby running after you is like chasing the clouds

The story of my life I take her home

I drive all night to keep her warm and time

Is frozen

The story of my life I give her hope (give her hope)

I spend her love until she's broke inside (until she's broke inside)

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life

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How to Make Fried Banana

Fried bananas is one of my favorite food. They make a great addition to breakfast or with any grilled food, or serve as dessert, topped with ice cream. Now, I want to tell you how to make it.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 ripe black-skinned plantain or 4 small finger banana (make sure that the banana is sweet)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 6 Tbs. flour
• water
• a pinch of salt
• vegetable oil for deep frying

STEPS / INSTRUCTION :

Place flour in a deep mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle of the flour, and add egg, sugar and salt. Add water little by little. Whisk vigorously until batter is evenly smooth for coating and not too thin. If it is too thin, add more flour.
Peel plantain or banana and cut in half lengthwise and then cut again with 4-inch width. Dip into batter to coat generously.
Heat oil in a wok or deep fryer until moderately hot. Place coated plantain or banana in the wok or deep fryer and fry slowly until golden brown and crispy. This usually take approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove bananas from oil, drain on paper napkins and dry well.
Serve while still warm

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How to Make Fried Rice

Hai guys!
Now I want to give you information about HOW TO MAKE FRIED RICE.

Materials :

• White Rice 
• Two Carrots
• 1/2 an Onion
• Celery
• 3 Eggs
• Beef Bullion
• Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Ground Ginger
• Soy Sauce
• Butter
• Vegetable Oil
• Shrimp,Chicken,and/or pork/tofu(optional)

Steps :

Put about 6 cups of rice into your rice cooker. Let it steam until it is ready.
Wash the vegetables. Then, dice the carrots and onions into small pieces. Set them aside for the next step.
Add oil and heat up the pan to 100 degrees.
Toss the vegetables into the pan for about 3 minutes. Then toss in the carrots and onions for 3 minutes with the vegetables. Add the 1 teaspoon of salt into the pan.
Boil the chicken or shrimp with the rest of the ingredients (optional).
Put a bit more oil into the frying pan.
Toss the rice in carefully.
Add an egg and scramble with the other ingredients. Add approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of soy sauce while frying.

Put fried rice on a dish and it's ready to serve!

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About Me

It was early morning on June 9 year 1999. A baby boy was born in Indonesia and this baby was me. I was named Alvinta Sembiring since that day. My house is at Bumi Serang Damai, Serang.This is because my classes sometimes finished late at night and my parents don’t always have the time to pick me up.

I’m the third child from four siblings in the family. I spent my free time sitting at home, surfing internet, watching television, and sleeping. It had become my hobby, naturally. My mother always cook for me and the rest of the family. For me, the most delicious food is my mother’s cooking.

I began my early education at the age of 6 in kindergartens for a year. At that time, I lived in Serang, Banten. I lived there since I was born. When I’m 6 years old, I continued my education to primary school at Sekolah Dasar Mardi Yuana Serang until I’m in standard 6. The primary school I was in is not close to my home so my parents put me under the nursery care.

At the age of 12, I continued my education to secondary school at SMPN 1 Kota Serang. I chose this school because it was the best school in Serang. I srill in grade 3 Junior High School now, and soon I want to face national exam ( Wish Me Luck for The Test :) )

Oh ya! My hobbies are fencing, guitar, basketball, and many more. Most of my hobby has produced a number of awards, Including :  

• Ranked 3rd fencing at the national level,   
• Ranked 1st fencing at provincial level (2 times),
• Ranked 3rd swimming champion to the provincial level, 
• Rangked 3rd basketball champions to the district level  
• And many more :)

I guess that's all that I can tell you about myself.

If you have any questions or comment,
contact me  at my email address ( AlvintaSembiring@yahoo.co.id ). 

Thank you for visiting.  

Come back again whenever you are free :)

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