#explore jakarta

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trying to make a new vtm character to play with friends. still not final so hes not consistent yet

[killthemwithjayusness]

aku ingin mengenalmu.

tapi aku sadar,

semesta tidak mengijinkannya.

jadi aku mundur.

–G.N

[autoini]

Top Motorcycle Communities to Join in Jakarta

Jakarta, capital of Indonesia and a very fast-paced city with business and cultural activities, but also a beautiful place for biker enthusiasts. The city boasts many groups of motorcyclists in the interest of commuting, tour riding, and just for a ride. Below are some of the best motorcycle communities in Jakarta to connect you with fellow bikers and offer exciting rides:.

Introduction to Motorcycle Culture in Jakarta

Motorcycling is a key part of Jakarta’s lifestyle, offering convenience and adventure in the city's busy streets. With a mix of casual and organized clubs, Jakarta’s motorcycle communities bring together riders who share a passion for biking and exploring.

Top Motorcycle Communities in Jakarta

Jakarta Scooter Club (JSC) Founded: 1997 Preferred Bikes: Vintage Vespas and scooters Highlights: Focused on classic scooters, they organize meetups, charity rides, and long trips to nearby provinces.

Jakarta Bikers Brotherhood (JBB) Founded: 2000 Preferred Bikes: Harley-Davidson, Triumph, and cruisers Highlights: Known for long-distance rides and big events, like their Java-Bali trips, promoting friendship among bikers.

Honda Tiger Riders Club (HTRC) Founded: 2004 Preferred Bikes: Honda Tiger Highlights: Casual city rides and trips exploring Indonesia’s scenic roads, perfect for Honda Tiger fans.

Jakarta Max Owners (JMO) Founded: 2015 Preferred Bikes: Yamaha NMAX Highlights: Great for NMAX owners, offering casual tours, meetups for bike modifications, and safety workshops.

Supermoto Indonesia (SMI) Jakarta Chapter Founded: 2012 Preferred Bikes: Dual-sport and supermoto bikes Highlights: Adventure seekers love their off-road rides and trips to challenging terrains outside the city.

Yamaha R Riders Club Jakarta (YRRC) Founded: 2010 Preferred Bikes: Yamaha R15, R25, R6 Highlights: Perfect for speed enthusiasts, with highway rides, track sessions, and safety programs.

Jakarta Women Riders (JWR) Founded: 2018 Preferred Bikes: All types (scooters, cruisers, sport bikes) Highlights: A group for female riders, promoting safe riding and organizing fun weekend rides and charity events.

Royal Enfield Club Indonesia (RECI) Founded: 2016 Preferred Bikes: Royal Enfield Classic, Himalayan, Interceptor Highlights: Focused on long-distance tours and heritage rides, including the famous Trans Java route.

Jakarta MotoGP Fans Club (JMFC) Founded: 2019 Preferred Bikes: Sport and high-performance bikes Highlights: A group for MotoGP fans, hosting watch parties and attending MotoGP events.

Vixion Riders Club (VRC) Founded: 2008 Preferred Bikes: Yamaha Vixion Highlights: Known for charity events and their strong discipline, perfect for Yamaha riders.

Why Join a Motorcycle Community?

Friendship: Meet people who love motorcycles as much as you do.

Learning: Get tips to improve your riding skills.

Adventure: Go on exciting trips and explore new places.

Community: Join charity events and make a positive impact.

Conclusion

In Jakartas motorcycle communities, more than riding; it's connection, adventure, and fun. Whether casual rides in the city, off-road adventures, or high-speed racing, there's a group to suit you. Join one of them, and you might get to create great memories in a biking adventure.

Find the group that matches your style and start your journey today!

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[distantescapes]

Jakarta Off Beaten Path in 2 Days | Distant Escapes

Get off the beaten track in Jakarta in just two days! Our travel guide will help you find hidden gems, local culture, and unique experiences. Plan your adventure today!

[majianguo]

I've been around Jakarta quite a bit, but I had no idea there was an actual street in Senayan named "Jalan Jakarta". I guess there's always something to learn about this city every time I come.

[about-info]

Exploring Jakarta on a Budget: Affordable Travel Tips and Destinations

Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, offers a wealth of experiences for budget-conscious travelers. From exploring cultural landmarks to indulging in the city's famous street food, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Jakarta without overspending. This article shares practical tips and affordable destinations to help you make the most of your trip while keeping costs low.

This report originates from BohemianWanderer.com

[travellingtwogether]

Exploring North Bali From India | Best Places to visit in Bali 2024 | Bali Tour Budget

[phazepheonix]

How George came to the sanctuary

George is a thresher shark mer that likes exploring, he moves as the water warms or cools and has been nearly everywhere. He's cautious around humans as he's had unpleasant experiences before and generally is not a big fan of them, on one of his journeys to the in the Indian ocean going towards the Philippines he's caught up in a net full of other sharks, mers and non mers alike, the net is hauled onto a wooden vessel before it is cut and George is spilled out onto the deck

Tw for blood and generally traumatic stuff

He can hear the screams of his fellow mers and their fins are mercilessly hacked off before they're thrown back overboard to fend for themselves. George scrambles to the edge of the boat before he is grabbed and pinned down with a knee in his spine, he feels the burning pain as the fisherman digs his blade through the cartilage of his dorsal fin, he screams and cries but no one hears him.

He takes a moment of distraction to bite at the fisherman's other knee, knocking him off balance and allowing George to escape of the edge. He struggles for a moment, unable to stabilise himself as he sinks to the ocean floor and resigns to pulling himself along corals and rocks to flee the iron tainted water. At this point hes basically a walking (crawling??) dinner bell for other sharks though mers express their sympathy and leave him be so he's also covered in bites.

He washes up on a beach in Indonesia a week later, half dead and battling a raging infection. A surfer calls it in to the police who then inform the rescue who have a clinic stationed in Jakarta, George is air lifted to said clinic with a marine veterinarian and human doctor to stabilise him on the flight over.

After this experience he becomes terrified of any human after so he's constantly half sedated for his, and the workers safety and hides in the rocks and corals of his temp enclosure while his journey to florida, where the main conservation aquarium is, for a permanent stay is arranged.

tw for fairly serious medical talk

Once George was safely in the Jakarta clinic he is stitched and bandaged while being given pain relief and antibiotics through an iv placed where he can't reach and pull it out.

He's far too scared and weak to eat so he has a tube placed through his nose into his stomach. He's tried pulling it out a few times but leaves it alone bc he knows its just going to get put back in.

He actually ends up weaving a small blanket out of the kelp in his tank to cover his back and self soothe because he ends up insecure about the discolouration from the infection and scar tissue.

[solarpunkbusiness]

Our solarpunk business themes and trends are entering the mundane world under the guise of 'sustainability industry'...

Whatever the name, this pivot at the systems level - the emergence of entirely novel industrial sectors - can only benefit the planet.

However, everything will depend on how the notion of "growth" will be defined and pursued.

The report, titled ‘Turning Challenges into Industrial Solutions: The New Era of Industrial Policy,’ commends Indonesia for pursuing a green industrial policy in manufacturing and services. The country’s achievement is advancing in reducing energy consumption with the support of technical assistance from development partners, including UNIDO.

Green industry encompasses a wide range of sectors and technologies that prioritize environmental sustainability while fostering economic growth. In Indonesia, the potential for green industrial development is vast and diverse, including:

Renewable Energy: Indonesia boasts abundant renewable resources like solar, geothermal, and wind energy. Investing in renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar panels and wind farms, can reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to energy security while mitigating carbon emissions. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia aims to achieve a 23% renewable energy mix by 2025.

Sustainable Agriculture: Embracing practices like organic farming, precision agriculture, and water-efficient irrigation systems can significantly reduce environmental impact. This includes exploring technologies like vertical farming and hydroponics to improve agricultural productivity within a smaller footprint.

Circular Economy: Transitioning towards a circular economy, where resources are reused and recycled, offers tremendous potential. This encompasses initiatives like waste-to-energy plants, upcycling and composting facilities, and promoting sustainable product lifecycles.

Green Manufacturing: Implementing eco-friendly practices in manufacturing processes, such as energy-efficient equipment, cleaner production technologies, and waste reduction initiatives, can significantly reduce environmental footprint and resource consumption.

[alvallah]

@tak-byvayet tagged me to list 9 books I’m planning on reading in 2025. Now idk how committed I am to this list because it depends on if I can get my hands on all these but I hope! I will probably be sending my library lots of requests this year.

XALA | Ousmane Sembène

A biting satire about the downfall of a businessman-polygamist who assumes the role of the colonialist in French-speaking Africa.

RADICAL INTIMACY | Sophie K. Rosa

Radical Intimacy explores how the capitalist system shapes our intimate lives, and what we can do about it. Through the topics of self-care, romance and sex, family, home, death and friendship, the book looks at the histories and modern realities of these forms of intimacy, and considers what it might mean for things to be otherwise.

STONE BUTCH BLUES | Leslie Feinberg

A powerful and groundbreaking novel that tells the story of Jess Goldberg, a young butch lesbian coming of age in the 1960s and 70s. Set against the backdrop of the gay and feminist movements, the book explores themes of identity, gender, and the struggle for acceptance and belonging.

THE JAKARTA METHOD | Vincent Bevins

A veteran international correspondent uncovers the highly disturbing history of a mid-1960s “apocalyptic slaughter” in Indonesia, Latin America, and beyond, undertaken as part of America’s aggressively anti-communist foreign policy.

EPITAPH OF A SMALL WINNER (The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas) | Machado de Assis

Regarded as one of the greatest works of Brazilian literature, the book is presented as the memoirs of its protagonist, Brás Cubas, who notes his mistakes and failed romances from beyond the grave.

A MIND SPREAD OUT ON THE GROUND | Alicia Elliott

A bold and profound meditation on trauma, legacy, oppression and racism in North America from an award-winning Haudenosaunee writer. In this urgent and visceral work, Alicia Elliott aptly describes the ongoing effects of personal, intergenerational, and colonial traumas she and so many Native people have experienced.

ANOTHER COUNTRY | James Baldwin

A novel of sexual, racial, political, artistic passions, set in Greenwich Village, Harlem, and France. Stunning for its emotional intensity and sensuality, this book depicts men and women, blacks and whites, stripped of their masks of gender and race by love and hatred at the most elemental and sublime.

BAD FEMINIST | Roxane Gay

A collection of essays examining race, gender and feminism in the United States, paying particular attention to the way media, politics and pop culture shape society's views, and championing a brand of feminism that doesn't always follow the rules.

THE PAPER MENAGERIE AND OTHER STORIES | Ken Liu

Bestselling author Ken Liu selects his award-winning science fiction and fantasy tales for a groundbreaking collection.

Tagging: @fusdoq @molkolsdal @mollymooon @takecarefolks @boredperuvianllamas @kurhanchyk @guillemelgat @wigwamcore @rhubarbspring @hall-der-berge @godzilla-en-mexico @onwaba @nfrtjytj and like anyone else because I’m forgetful and I like seeing what people are reading so I can add to my ridiculously long list…

[satoshi-mochida]

Afterlove EP launches February 14, 2025 - Gematsu

Dating simulation, rhythm, and narrative adventure game hybrid Afterlove EP will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 14, 2025, publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Pixselnesia announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.

A Slice-of-Life Adventure Set in Urban Jakarta

Taking place in the vibrant city of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, Afterlove EP is a blend of visual novel, narrative adventure and rhythm game elements from the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta. Whilst his close friends and bandmates are all determined to help him move on, Rama has been stuck for more than a year. He’s neglecting his music, his mental health and his relationships. Making things harder, he’s hearing Cinta’s voice inside his head, unsure if she is a spirit or part of his imagination.

Now He Has Just One Month to Get It Together!

Rama’s band has a citical gig in one month’s time. Either he gets serious about his music and delivers the new songs he has been promising or the band will move on without him. Over twenty-eight days and nights it will be your choices that determine the path Rama takes. Explore the city, choose which relationships to repair and which new ones to pursue. Come to terms with the past, rediscover your creative voice and help Rama shape a future for himself.

A Mix of Narrative Adventure, Dating Simulation, and Rhythm Game

Discover modern day Jakarta through side-scrolling exploration, engage in deep and meaningful conversations with the characters of your choosing and jam with your band in rhythm game sections.

Visit Indonesia

Part of the burgeoning Indonesian indie game development scene, Afterlove EP seeks to create an authentic window into modern urban life in Indonesia. Set in the streets of Jakarta where several of the developers live or have lived, the game also features the distinctive, manga-inspired art of renowned Indonesian artist Soyatu and an original soundtrack from Indonesian indie band L’Alphalpha.

From the Creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After

No stranger to stories which tug at the heartstrings, Afterlove EP is the final project from renowned narrative designer, writer, and developer, Mohammad Fahmi, who sadly passed away in March 2022 at the age of 32.

About the Developer Pikselnesia is an Indonesian indie studio founded by Fahmi for the Afterlove EP project. After his passing, the team pledged to complete the game and bring his vision to fruition. Fully remote, the team is spread across Indonesia and team members have worked on games including A Space for the Unbound, What Comes After, and Hello Good Boy.

Watch an old trailer below.

Release Window Trailer

[babblingpipit]

Hikmah postdoc (dan PhD)

Akhir-akhir ini lagi banyak yang nanya dan minta saran PhD, jadi ku harus terpaksa mikir dan refleksi pros and consnya. Sebagai orang yang waktu itu menjadikan PhD sebagai tempat kabur dari kesuraman hidup korporat di Jakarta, I'd say it totally worth my time. Kalo ga PhD mungkin sekarang aku jadi middle management di suatu perusahaan, punya rumah kecil di pinggiran jakarta, pake sepatu Tory Burch dan tas coach plus mobil decentlah (ini melihat karir teman-teman seangkatan yang awal karirnya juga MT ya wk no shade at allll).

PhD bikin aku sadar betapa aku suka sekali fleksibilitas, kerja di korporat yang pake absen sidik jari tuh aku tersiksa banget, padahal perkara sepele ya. And I LOVE doing research. Love having flexibility to spend my time any way I want. BUT it is a lonely journey with lots of aspect you can't control. Kerja di korporat tuh banyak yang udah ada SOPnya, jelas kejarannya dan day to day activitynya udah defined. Research, at least in astronomy, is abstract. No one knows the definite answer so you have to really explore everything and the answer might not what you expected. 1 year project might turn into 3, 5 or even 10. Dan PhD tuh bikin kamu expert di suatu bidang yang niche banget yang di dunia ini yang ngerti banget bidang itu tuh bisa diitung jari, which again is very isolating because very little people can relate or help you.

How is life after PhD? Ga bohong menyelesaikan PhD change me a lottt. I became confidence that I got skills and can navigate my future career. Jelas ada safety cushion. Banyak opportunity yang sebelumnya ga kebayang jadi kebuka, kerja di luar negeri pun jadi relatif lebih mudah.

Doing postdoc is like doing another PhD but with 5x responsibilities. Helping students, helping PI, building your own research projects. Still very flexible, but still lonely. Benefit ok but not the best. Necessary to build more independent research skill and network if you want to stay in academia, or if you still care about the subject and it is still fun. Otherwise, not worth it. Sekarang lagi galau sih jujur mau stay di academia atau out, I still care about the subject and still want to be a professor though. Meskipun move ke industri financial benefitnya lebih banyak tapi trade offnya adalah ya gabisa riset sesuka kamu. Hmm.

[gamerisaac]

Coffee Talk Developer's Final Work, Afterlove EP, to Launch in February Next Year – A Promise to Complete an Unfinished EP

I Publisher Fellow Traveller recently announced that Afterlove EP, developed by Pikselnesia, will officially release on February 14, 2025, across PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Players will explore modern Jakarta, engage in meaningful conversations with characters, and use rhythm-based gameplay to uncover how the protagonist, Rama, fulfills the promise he made to his late girlfriend to complete an unfinished EP.

According to the developers, Afterlove EP was the final project of Mohammad Fahmi, the creator of Coffee Talk, who tragically passed away in March 2022. The Indonesian studio Pikselnesia took on the responsibility of completing this game as part of his legacy. The game’s setting draws inspiration from Jakarta streets where some of the developers have lived or previously resided. It also features a unique comic-style art direction by renowned Indonesian artist Soyatu and an original soundtrack by Indonesian indie band L’Alpha.

[majianguo]

Sari Pacific Jakarta - We spent two nights at this hotel but unfortunately I only got the chance to swim once in the pool. I liked the small waterfall in the corner but it was pretty clear that this pool hasn't been renovated while the rest of the hotel has. Overall a good hotel pool though.

[ambuschool]

A little step to PhD 👀

(Omg ini gak ke post tp ada di draft dr sebulan lalu!!! Trs skrg baca ini sedih gitu krn aku kayanya gak bakal ambil riset huwaaaa)

Yang baca tumblr-ku pasti tau banget kalau semenjak masuk master dan kenal dengan riset-riset keren, aku kepikiran untuk ambil PhD. Well, sebenernya gak baru skrg ini,sih. Keinginan untuk sekolah setinggi-tingginya ada, tapi kadang kaya mimpi aja gitu, tapi semakin kesini semakin ngerasa serius.

Walau rasanya sering ngerasa gak mampu karena nilai-nilaiku jelek dan apalagi di beberapa univ mensyaratkan minimum nilai, tapi semakin ku ketemu banyak orang, kujadi sadar bahwa nilai bukan satu-satunya indikator. Jadi kumulai berani explore berbagi possibilities.

Waktu di Jakarta sebenernya udah pengen ngobrol sm Kak Rifki yang baru selesai PhD bidang maritim di Jerman dan aku juga nonton thesis defense-nya. Dan tentu, siapa lagi kalau bukan kak @asrisgratitudejournal yang menjadi influencar terbesarku dari cerita2nya, padahal kak Noni gak pernah langsung ngobrol tntg PhD nya gituloh, literally passive aja baca2. Ohiya juga sama cerita2nya kak @babblingpipit yang sekarang postdoc di Harvard. (Walau gak kenal kak pipit scr lsg juga btw!! Tp ttp menginspirasi!!)

Mungkin ku terinspirasi karena mereka adalah perempuan! Jadi beneran kaya ngerasa “deket” gitulohhh!!

Ohiya juga karena teman2 liqoku 3 orang lagi PhD, jadi semakin membuatku merasa bahwa PhD itu reachable bukan sekadar angan-angan. Ditambahhh, semesta tiba2 mempertemukan aku dengan temanku yang tahun 2017 pernah ketemu di conference student juga, sekarang dia lagi S3 di Chulalongkorn Uni!!!

Dan hal2 mengenai PhD tersebut “tereksaserbasi” saat aku ikut conference Public Health Australia Association kemarin karena isinya beneran yang mostly Professor, Lecture dan PhD candidate gitu. Dengerin mereka presentasi tntg works mereka. Networking sama mereka, apalagi ketemu dan bs ngobrol langsung sama salh satu peneliti yang beneran aku admire banget, aku jadi ngerasa dunia akademia itu ternyata gak jauh2 banget dari diriku! Aku udh mulai masuk ke circle mereka 😭🙏✨

Terus 3 hari ini kan ke ANU, untuk student conference. Seru, sih… tapi ya networking nya jadi sama temen2 sebaya aja gitu, bukan yang expert. Aku present tentang literature review-ku yang tentang breastfeeding impact on sustainability. Dan reaksi penonton yang sesama master students tuh beneran sebagus itu Alhamdulillah!

Mereka bilang presentasi aku bagus dan engaging, ditambah topiknya menarik banget karena mereka gak pernah kepikiran kalau brestfeeding ada dampak positif kepada lingkungan! Sejujurnya aku juga gak kepikiran kalau nggak baca papernya orang2 keren yang aku jadikan literature review 😭🫶✨

Nah qadarullah-nya, peneliti yang aku admire itu beliau dosen di ANU, namanya Julie. Jadi pas aku ke ANU aku kirim email ke beliau, minta waktu untuk ngobrol berdua sama beliau tntg riset dan mungkin ada kesempatan untuk disupervisor sama beliau. Alhamdulillah kemarin kesampean, ada kali sejam kita ngobrol berbagai macam hal tentang breastfeeding! Sampai aku tuh ngomong gini sama Julie kemarin “Akutuh kan background-nya anak grass root banget. Tapi aku mulai tertarik di dunia akademia, karena aku menemukan kesamaan antara grass root movement dan academia yaitu ingin melakukan sesuatu yang baik untuk kebaikan masyarakat!” Terus Julie senyum sampe bilang “I like that! Karena aku pun pengen mengubah dunia dengan riset2ku” 😭😭😭 like… yaAllah value kita samaa (walau rasanya nggak mungkin merubah dunia tp at least we did something good lah yaa).

Yaudah terus di akhir conversation, Julie bilang bahwa aku masih ada 1 tahun lg untuk berpikir tentang rencana riset PhD ku. Gausah buru2 karena setahun itu literature pasti berkembang. Julie juga nawarin data set untuk diolah, karena dia pernah ngumpulin data di tahun 2013 tapi baru partially analysis soalnya gak cukup funding-nya huhuhu sedih!

Terus, hari ini aku ketemu sama Mbak Andini. Beliau juga concern di bidang breastfeeding. Orang AIMI (asosiasi ibu menyusui Indonesia) dan juga dulu PhD di ANU dan sekarang lagi Postdoc di ANU. Kami emang udah sering whatsapp-whatsapp-an sebelumnya

Seru banget ngobrol ada kali 2 jam, macem2 tentang breastfeeding, riset, WHO code, kode etik, dkk. Beliau juga pengen narik diriku buat bantuin beliau di divisi riset AIMI tapi masalahnya belum open recuritment lagi AIMI-nya. Bahkan beliau ngomong kaya gini “Aku mau narik yang muda-muda dan punya value kaya dirimu,nih! Aku melihat dirimu ‘keras’ juga sama susu formula!”

Ngomongin sufor, akutuh jadi inget pertanyaan PhD student pas aku abs presentasi, karena aku nulis health profesional / influencer yang promosiin susu formula, harus beneran di enforce karena selama ini peraturan pemerintahnya, tapi nggak pernah ditegakkan. Terus dia nanya gini “Are you forcing everybody to breatfeed while breatfeeding is should be an option?”

Terus ku bilanglah, “bukan begitu.. aku juga memahami itu, circumstances orang berbeda-beda. Tapi biarlah ibu memilih dengan mindful, bukan memilih krn di-influence sama artis/nakes, padahal dia sebenernya bs menyusui. Kalau di health itu ada yg namanya commercial determinant of health, dimana health status seseorang itu dipengaruhi juga sama hal2 komersial di sekitarnya!”

Anyway balik lagi ke Mbak Andin, jadi tadi ngomongin suka duka jadi PhD student sama Mbak Andin, sampe aku nanya, mending PhD dulu atau punya anak dulu? Lol 🤣

Aku seneng sih alhamdulillah ada yang bisa kuajak diskusi beneran tntg PhD dan di topik yang aku minati💜 teruss pas sesi abis makan siang qadarullah sesi symposium-nya tentang pursuing career in academia gituu. Jadi dengerin kisah2 orang kenapa bisa ended up jadi PhD student dan apa yang mereka lakukan during and after their PhD gituu.

Aduhh jadi kaya ngerasa mestakung bgttt. Seengganya gak buta2 bgt tntg PhD dan setiap aku nany baiknya PhD atau kerja dulu abis master suamiku dan mbak andin bilang “Kita kan orang islam, isikharah aja. Minta jalannya sama Allah mana yang dimudahkan.”

Ah bener banget 💜 abis ini banyak2 minta petunjuk sm Allah walaupun masih lama keputusan ini harus dibuat, masih setahun lagi, tapi kan perlu mikirin funding nya dkk kan ya. Semoga Allah kasih jalan terrrbaik

PS : abis ini disuruh nulis first draft paper literature review 🤣 Alhamdulillah bakal dibimbing Mbak Andin dan juga supervisorku Dr. Rebecca, laa hawlaa walla quwwata illa billah