Artisan Wooden Scooter with Bamboo Accents: A Vintage Tribute

Unique ONES - The creativity and passion behind the work of Jakarta Arts Institute (Institut Kesenian Jakarta/IKJ) student, Anas Rosyid, have captivated art enthusiasts and scooter fans alike. His unique project—a beautifully crafted wooden scooter—showcases a deep dedication to craftsmanship and design, combining his studies in Wood Craft at the Faculty of Art and Design with his passion for vintage scooters. This eye-catching creation emerged as Anas’s final project, a culmination of years of learning and an innovative approach to traditional woodworking.

A unique wooden scooter made by Anas Rosyid, a student of Jakarta Arts Institute (Institut Kesenian Jakarta/IKJ). (Picture from: DetikOto)

Anas’s interest in scooters, especially classic models, served as the inspiration for his project. To bring his vision to life, he chose the base of a CPI Hussar scooter, which comes equipped with a 2-stroke engine and a 100cc capacity. However, his creation goes beyond simply adapting a scooter’s frame. Driven by his appreciation for the aesthetics of early 20th-century scooters, Anas set out to blend vintage design elements with the organic appeal of wood. He explained that his goal was to reimagine the look of scooters from the period spanning 1901 to 1940, incorporating their charming design features while adding his unique, modern touch.

Taking elements from scooters across these four decades, Anas worked carefully to highlight historical details. He mentioned how scooters from 1901 were especially intriguing, as they had “cute” and unique characteristics that set them apart. In his recreation, he included distinctive aspects of these early models, such as vintage-style front and rear rims, classic forks, and uniquely styled shock absorbers. Beyond merely replicating these features, Anas introduced his own modifications, marrying historical elements with his personal vision to create something both nostalgic and refreshingly original.

Left side view of a unique wooden scooter made by Anas Rosyid. (Picture from: DetikOto)

Visually, the scooter offers an old-school charm, highlighted by its natural wood grain, rich gold undertones, and a muted dark brown palette. Anas chose a box-shaped seat design that resembles a classic suitcase or wooden crate, lending the piece a sense of antique functionality. His attention to detail extends to the scooter’s headlight, which he sourced from an old bicycle, giving the front a timeless appeal. Anas also chose five-spoke racing wheels, adding a bold contrast to the otherwise rustic appearance and enhancing the scooter's blend of past and present. Not only did he build the scooter itself, but he also created a custom helmet to complement the scooter, designed with similar aesthetics to ensure a unified, distinctive style.

The choice of materials was integral to Anas’s vision, as he selected two specific types of wood to balance strength with weight. For the frame, he used nyatoh wood, a material known for its durability and ability to withstand stress. This choice provided the necessary structural support without compromising the scooter’s aesthetic. For sections that don’t bear much weight, he used pine, a lighter wood that reduces the scooter’s overall mass. This combination of woods allowed Anas to achieve both visual appeal and functionality, making his creation not just a piece of art but a working scooter with thoughtful design and practical consideration.

Anas Rosyid posed with his unique wooden scooter. (Picture from: DetikOto)

The wooden scooter has captured widespread admiration, embodying the artistry and ingenuity that the Jakarta Arts Institute seeks to foster in its students. Anas’s work has not only fulfilled the requirements of his final project but has also set a high standard for innovation within his field. This unique creation resonates with fans of art and mechanics, blending functional engineering with a soulful nod to history, all while demonstrating the possibilities of craftsmanship and artistic vision in contemporary design. 

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA [09062016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RODEX1313 | DETIKOTO ]

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Dogs are now being prepared to sniff Malaria

The scientist preparing the dogs as part of the program for early detection of Malaria. Cases of Malaria is still prevalent in some parts of the world. In 2015 alone there were an estimated 214 million cases of Malaria worldwide, about 438,000 of the patients died.

And scientists believe that dogs are able to sniff the people who were infected by Malaria through their keen sense of smell. The dogs utilization will benefit, Malaria can be detected more quickly and without going through a variety of tests and save thousands of lives.

Daisy, a Medical Detection Dog, taking part in a trial. (PIcture from: http://adf.ly/1auyXj)

Dogs can detect the smell that smell almost no smell or identified by the human sense of smell. Previous research showed that dogs have the ability to high accuracy in detecting cancer in humans. In August last year, the use of dogs to sniff cancer has been approved.

Dr. Claire Guest, CEO of Medical Detection Dogs, an animal trainer for medical purposes say, "Dogs have been proven to detect cancer up to 93 percent accuracy. I believe that they can also learn to detect the smell of Malaria."

Steve Lindsay, an expert in the development of Malaria control in the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Durham University and chairman of the investigation in this project said, "Patients infected with Malaria parasites secrete specific mouth breath."

Medical Detection Dog Daisy stationed at a laboratory carousel as part of a trial. (PIcture from: http://adf.ly/1auyXj)

The smell that is expected to be sniffed by dogs. Dogs can be placed at the entrance as a filter for those who would enter the Malaria-free area.

"Using dogs to detect the parasite has an advantage, portable, does not require a laboratory, and can be done directly on the ground. So, we will easily find and treat people with malaria and thus this disease will soon disappear," he said as quoted by The Independent, May 26, 2016.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated a grants to the research commission of the University of Durham, Medical Detection Dogs and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as part of the development of this program. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE INDEPENDENT]

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Waiting for the debut of a thousands horses of Italy

Mazzanti has recently been showing an overview of their work in the virtual world, called Evantra Millecavalli. Although the name was no familiar to the ear, this Italian car maker claims that the car is only made limited 25 units wprldwide is capable of burst the power up to 1,000 hp.

By using the 7.2-liter V8 twin-turbo, high torque are able to produce is 1,200 Nm, and can accelerate from standstill to 100 kph is just 2.7 seconds before reaching a top speed at 402 kph.

Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1auttW)

Those fantastic power number production is certainly capable of making the Mazzanti name be aligned with another supercar brands that have been popular, such as Lamborghini, Ferrari or Pagani. Even today also beat LaFerrari's record only 950 hp.

The strongest car ever produced by Mazzanti has also been equipped with innovative and advanced features. The air extraction from the engine and routed neatly to the rear wing in order to reduce downforce, like a 'land jet' racing car.

Evantra Millecavalli, arguably the greatest achievement of Mazzanti. The Evantra model itself has been born since 2013, but the extreme force behind the supercar with a name that means 'thousands horses' was the best achievement.

Moreover previously, Mazzanti often creating the grand tourer vehicles with the retro Italian style. If you want to see another figure of Italian iron horse more closely? Let's wait on the floor of the Turin Auto Show 2016, which held start on June 8, 2016. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | MOTOR AUTHORITY]

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Pinky Ducati Scramblers for Lady bikers

Renowned Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati surprisingly launched a special Scrambler shocking motorcycle models for the ladies bikers, but this bike does not have a significant difference with the mounts of men in general.

Ducati Scrambler shocking is a pink bike that Ladies might just love to ride. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aprjO)

The thing that distinguishes the motorcycle was just a touch of color given on motorcycle is synonymous with the character of the woman who became an offer target from the Italian manufacturer. Shown in pink or so-called pink, Scrambler Ducati launched specifically to women consumers.

As quoted from Autoevolution, in his official statement mentions manufacturer Ducati Scrambler launch the color pink because the color is a lot like a woman.

Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 for Ladies debuted at the World Ducati Week 2016 in Misano. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aprjO)

Scrambler models named Sixty 2 will use a small capacity engine is 399 cc is capable of spraying power up to 41 hp. In addition to setting up a small capacity engine, Ducati also reduce the weight of classic motorcycles for women have become much lighter. In addition to preparing the colors pink, Ducati also plans to offer a selection of Sixty 2 with the general color that could be a collection of all Ducati customers worldwide.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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This man can survive without a heart for over a year

Stan Larkin managed to survive without human heart in his body for more than a year, before he received a donor heart. The 25-year-old men 'wear' artificial heart in a backpack during 24/7 for 555 days.

Stan Larkin with the Freedom® portable driver installed on his body. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aypuP)

The artificial heart pump blood throughout the body and make Stan alive. The success of this procedure showed that the artificial heart devices can be used to maintain other patients with heart failure in total during their wait for a donor heart.

It started when Stan became the first patient in Michigan that uses artificial heart devices in 2014. Stan and his brother, Dominique diagnosed as teenagers with familial cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart condition that can lead to heart failure without any warning. This condition is one of the main causes of death in athletes.

After years of waiting for a donor heart and never can be, Stan and his brother eventually have to be willing to lose their hearts and replaced by an artificial heart device known as 'SynCardia.'

"Conditions are both very severe and when we first take care of them in intensive care units (ICU)," said Jonathan Haft, a surgeon in University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center who handles transplants for Stan and Dominique.

Team doctors want both received the heart transplants, "But we were not sure we had enough time. Conditions unique anatomy on both  the commonly used technology was useless," he continued.

Devices such as implantable defibrillators can help the patients with partial heart failure, but can not help patients of heart failure in total.

Dominique just need to use the technology for heart failure in total for several weeks before finally getting a heart transplant. But Stan had to wait until more than a year. Instead of remain in the hospital, he was fitted with the Freedom® portable driver so he could go home in the meantime.

At that time, how many things he could do with that device. The portable device is shaped backpack weighs of 6 kg which is connected to the vascular system of the patient, to continue to pump oxygenated blood throughout the body.

As quoted of Science Alert, using a portable device was not easy, Stan complained not being able to hold his daughters or give them piggy back rides. But he managed to continue playing basketball! The real surprise for the doctors who treated him.

"The device was not designed to be used while playing basketball," says Haft. He then continued, "Stan pushed the envelope with this technology. He really thrived on the device."

Finally, Stan received a donor heart on May 9, 2016, and has now fully recovered. He shares his story, which he described as "emotional rollercoaster" with an emphasis on increasing awareness about 5.7 million Americans are living with heart failure and the need for heart donors.

"You're heroes to all of us," David J. Pinsky, director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Centre, said of Stan and Dominique. "The fact that you take your story public and allow us to teach others makes a difference. You'll make a difference for a lot of patients. You'll make a difference to the doctors of the future. We thank you for allowing us to share your story and your bravery in sharing it."  *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCE ALERT]

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Story of Muhammad Ali's Classical Golden Angel Wing

Muhammad Ali, former of the world heavyweight boxing champion has passed away on June 3, 2016 at a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona. The famous boxer with the nickname 'The Greatest' had his first achievement in the 1960 Olympics in Rome as a light heavyweight gold medalist. Throughout his career, he had won three-time world heavyweight boxing champion.

A unique 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S, known as the 'Golden Angel Wing', was originally owned by a Arabian royal family before being gifted to Muhammad Ali. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1avAwj)

So whether anything to do the legendary boxer with the automotive world? Yes of course there was. Ali had time to have a unique classical car, ie 1959 Mercedes-Benz Golden Angel Wing. The car was a gift from the Arabian royal family. Ali got the car grants because the royal members was his fanatical fans.

Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), the charismatic three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1avAwj)

This luxurious car built from the base of pearl white colored 1959 Mercedes Benz 220S. The original condition of the four-door sedan was overhauled in the early 1980s, complete with Arabic engravings and an interior lined with mink fur as well as encrusted with over 270 pieces of precious stones such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.

The four-door sedan, which was remodeled to resemble an ornate Arabian palace, features Arabic engravings that are meant to 'glorify god'. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1avAwj)

As reported by Dailymail, much of the vehicle parts covered in 23 karat gold, including the bumper and even the cap of the spare tire. Hundreds of precious stones so the accessories in the interior and exterior such as a button or switch, including 'beads' bumper. Meanwhile, the sedan's cabin is lined with fur and there are carvings and Arabian typical ornaments.

From every jewel and minute detail, the owners have kept a thorough log to make sure nothing is missing. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1avAwj)

Here are several pictures of 1959 Mercedes-Benz Golden Angel Wing. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1avAwj)

Ali only had time to feel the luxury Golden Angel Wing for two years. The boxer who was born on January 17, 1942 was usually chauffeured when using this unique classical car. In January 2014, this car has been donated by him through an auction event to fight world hunger. The car was sold for US $1.5 million or approximately Rp.20,14 billion.

RIP @MuhammadAli. We'll miss You champ!!! Hopefully his Islamic faith be accepted by AlMighty Allah. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL | FOX NEWS]

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