Inspiration For The World

Wellington Adventure

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:04:00 +0000

Wellington is New Zealand's capital city (and not the larger neighbor to the north, Auckland). Travelers agree, the city in the Pacific is not to be missed. With a combination of cosmopolitan and relaxed atmosphere, easy to like Wellington. Here are some tips for your trip there.

The tram ride to the Royal Botanic Gardens

Trams, or cable car, is one of the city's historical heritage is still alive due to support the tourism industry. Thus, only the tourists who climb, but I like to hear the clink and clank all the way tram to the summit at the Royal Botanic Gardens. From up there, you can see a charming view of Wellington. Royal Botanic Gardens are also widespread, there are some pretty old buildings in it, and they really heartfelt arrange flowers in the garden.

New Zealand have plenty of natural beauty, Milford Sound is one of the most famous - in Unearthing Asia.

Enjoying Coffee in Kelburn

In the western part of the Royal Botanic Gardens, there are Kelburn Village, the region's most 'European' in Wellington. Its main street is full of cozy cafes, shops character, antiquities dealer, and a unique bakery. This is the best place to linger over coffee or enjoy a meal. Make sure you also explore the Glen (liaison Kelburn and the Royal Gardens) to see the old Pohutakawa trees near the church of Saint Michael.

Dunedin in New Zealand is another city that strong European flavor, especially Scotland - in Unearthing Asia.

Back to the Past at the Karori Sanctuary Trust

You will not feel was still in Wellington when entering the site http://www.sanctuary.org.nz/ Karori Sanctuary. Karori Sanctuary Foundation, in the pages of the site, stating that, "(they) Returns sepojok New Zealand seautentik probably like when there is no man." Many argue they already do the job properly! The area was closed, there is a major island in the middle; rare plants and animals were protected in it. Even if you do a tour group there, the place still feels very peaceful with rural atmosphere is thick, though located in the city.

Entertainment at Te Papa

Te Papa is the national museum exhibition Wellington with a very broad spectrum, so difficult is called one by one. On any given day, you can learn about the geological forces that formed the island, or you can learn the tradition of the first New Zealand-speaking population, exploring the thrift store, and about art. If you travel with kids, then you should stop by here.

Children will also be happy to explore the Thermal Wonderland Wai-o-Tapu in Rotoroa - in Unearthing Asia.

Ferry to Matiu-Somes Island

A former island prison camp and quarantine zones may not be a choice of tourist attractions, but Matiu-Somes in Wellington Harbour worth a visit. You can ride a ferry from Queen's Wharf, but make sure once a crew boat, ask to them to stop there. The island is the perfect place to stroll and explore, but you should know exactly what time the ferry will come to pick up - you certainly do not want to spend the night on this island, right?

Seeing the Other Place Panorama

I had mentioned about the view from Kelburn or tram, but there are few other places can be visited if you have time remaining:

Mount Victoria - probably a pretty famous panoramic point, offers 360-degree perspective. About an hour walk from the city, but you also can take the bus.

Wrights Hill - you can see beautiful scenery while exploring the tunnels of World War II.Check their site page to find out the days / hours of work, because this place is not open at all times.

Massey Memorial - This unique shaped monument was a sight in itself, but the landscape at Days Bay is also quite beautiful.

Brooklyn Windmill - I love the view from up here. But, for you know, windmills in New Zealand is not the same as in the Netherlands, this is a wind turbine.

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Religion tours to the Golden Dome Mosque

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:06:00 +0000

The mosque is located at Jalan Meruyung District Limo Depok, West Java, was inaugurated on December 31, 2006, to coincide with the implementation of Eid al-Adha prayers 1427 H, by founders Mrs. Hj Dian Juriah Maimun Al Rashid and Mr. Drs H. Maimun Al Rashid.

Mosque which occupies an area of 8000 m2 was standing on a land area of 50 hectares, and is part of an integrated area development concept called Area Islamic Center of Dian Al-Mahri. This mosque can accommodate 15 thousand pilgrims to the implementation of prayer and 20 thousand pilgrims to the implementation taklim assembly. This mosque area touted as the grandest in Southeast Asia. On a normal day, the mosque is visited by 10 thousand visitors while at the weekend rose to 20 thousand to 30 thousand visitors. This mosque has a parking lot area of 7000 square meters which can accommodate 300 cars or 1400 four-wheel motor vehicles.

By the founder, majestic and beautiful mosque was intended not only become a symbol of the greatness of Islam, but also will focus on the development of Islamic culture in Indonesia. Today is indeed a newly built a magnificent mosque, the residence of the founder of the Golden Dome Mosque, Hj Dian Djuariah Maimun Al Rashid, as well as a versatile building that can be used as wedding receptions or other events large and beautiful garden. The next development was the construction of educational facilities in the form of boarding schools, from kindergarten to university, as well as the central building syiar Islamic da'wah.

When you first arrive there, the luster of gold which is at the dome of the mosque is seen shining brightly. Even from afar, from the bus that brought our party, gold-plated dome looks very flashy. It invites click amazed. The mosque is indeed well-known is called the Golden Dome Mosque because it kubahnyai coated with gold.

Masjid Dian Al Mahri has five domes which is a symbol of the pillars of Islam. The main dome and four smaller domes. Uniquely, all the gilded dome of 2-3 millimeters thick and mosaic crystals. The main dome shape resembles a dome of the Taj Mahal. The dome has a diameter of under 16 meters, diameter of the middle 20 meters, and height of 25 meters. While the four small domes under 6 feet in diameter, the middle 7 meters, and a height of 8 meters. Also in the mosque there are chandeliers imported directly from Italy weighing 8 tons. The lamp is similar to the lights in the Mosque of Sultan of Oman. Behind those beautiful lights, ceiling dome color change at any time of prayer.

Relief decoration on top of where the priest also made of 18 carat gold. So is the fence on the second floor and ornate calligraphy on the ceiling of the mosque. While the crown pillar of the mosque, amounting to 168 pieces layered materials or residual gold leaf. At the base of the dome, there is a ring with gold accents. Underneath there are 33 windows, each decorated with calligraphy of Allah, so Asmaul Husna was plastered on every window.

The mosque is composed of six towers (minarets) hexagon-shaped, each consisting of six levels that represent pillars of faith and the height 40 meters. Sixth clad in granite gray with circular ornaments on every level. At the top of the minarets there are dome-plated 24-karat gold mosaic.

Architectural typology of mosques in the Middle East was adapted by this Golden Dome Mosque. with characteristic dome, minaret (tower), the page in the (plaza), and the use of decorative detail or decoration with geometric elements and obelisks, to strengthen the characteristics of Islamic architecture. Another characteristic is the entrance portal and ornate geometric form and the obelisk as ornament.

I stared amazed at the parts of this golden dome mosque while imagining the difficulty of making a supposedly been started since 2001. It is clear, from ornaments and engraved reliefs demonstrate professional competence maker.

There is a separation between male and female entrances. Also there is also the rule that to get into the mosque, are required to wear clothing that covers the genitalia, so the womenfolk who visit there have to wear a headscarf.

Available daycare footwear / sandals and should not be left outside. When I arrived, already ahead of Dhuhr prayer time so that the courtyard outside the mosque floor exposed to hot sunshine. Mosque often prepare plastic carpet to reduce the heat of the courtyard floor.

There is an existing ban on stepping on the grass in the park around the mosque. But for visitors who want to just rest, opposite the mosque is a versatile space provided. Many visitors who hold a mat in there while enjoying the beauty of the mosque.

The area of the mosque hall measures 45 x 57 m, and can accommodate 8000 touched. One of the sides associated with prayer hall, while the other three sides are limited hall with pillars clad in granite from Brazil. Pillar-pilat formed a row of arcade that seems to be limiting of the page. The main room mosque measures 45 × 57 meters which can accommodate 8 thousand worshipers.

Together with other group members, I and Rizki, Dhuhr perform prayers in congregation at the mosque. The majesty and glory of the Almighty Creator Allah miraculously reflected in this magnificent mosque.

For those of you who are interested to visit the Golden Dome Mosque is relatively not too difficult, because it can be reached from several directions. From the Terminal Depok, visitors using private vehicles to take the road toward the direction of District Sawangan. Having reached the junction Parung Confused, visitors are advised turn right towards District Cinere, then headed to the location of the mosque. The distance between the junction to the location of the mosque Parung Confused about 3-4 km.

For visitors who use public transportation, from Terminal Depok, can go use the public transportation services (public transportation) number 03 to the fork in Parung Confused. From this fork, visitors are advised to use motorcycle taxis to the Golden Dome Mosque. Depok City is about 7 kilometers from the Golden Dome Mosque.

As for visitors who depart from Terminal or Terminal Lebak Bulus in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta, to use public transportation services (public transportation), numbered 102 to the junction Parung Confused, then turn right heading towards the location of the mosque.

Golden Dome Mosque opened daily to the public at 4:00 to 6:00 pm and at 10:00 to 20:00 pm. On Thursday, the mosque was closed for Friday prayers preparation hygiene.

The Fairy World

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:11:00 +0000

ELF is a legendary creature that comes from the Scandinavian countries and often appear in ancient tales of Northern Europe. In Norse mythology, Elf is a race god of fertility, live in places that are natural and beautiful like: mountains, forests, ponds, springs, and waterfalls. They are portrayed as people who always looked young and bright.

For naming the European countries fairy, elf including one legendary creature that often appears in folklore from various European countries. They have a special designation in accordance with the country, namely:

Indonesia : Peri .

Germany: Elfen, Elben, Alben (last - Alben - used by Richard Wagner)

UK: addler (ancient term)

Netherlands: elfen, elven, alven.

Denmark: alfer, elvere, elverfolk, ellefolk or huldrer.

Iceland: Alfar, álfafólk and huldufólk (being hidden)

Norway: alver, alfer or elvefolk

Sweden: alfer, alver or Alvor (Alvor translated as fairies)

Views on the Elves first appeared in Norse mythology. In the language of ancient Norway, they called the "Alfar". Elven characters in Scandinavian countries already usually appear in fairy tales and other European folklore. Pixie in the German states groves equated with Nymph in Greek mythology and Rusalki in Slavic mythology grove country.

Elves in modern fiction

Modern fantasy story borrows characters Elves as being half god and more powerful than humans. Depictions of fairies in the novel The Broken Sword, published in 1954 is a novel about the nation's pioneer depicting fairies in modern fiction, although the author JRR Tolkien's fantasy fiction in the story of The Lord of the Rings first portrayed the fairies.

Depictions of fairies by J.R.R. Tolkien

In the stories of JRR Tolkien's fantasy fiction works (like The Lord of the Rings and other works), Elf is one race of the inhabitants of Earth center. Elves are immortal, not hit by the disease, was not affected by old age, live forever (if not killed. Elven may have been killed in combat or other situations), they have a magical power, and race of noble and wisest creature. Elven characters are often borrowed from the original version and is used in the stories of contemporary fantasy fiction.

Elves work of Tolkien's imagination be described as a creature with supernatural powers, it seems like half-god half-human creatures, and more noble and wise.

The enemy they are goblins and orcs, and they have a rivalry with the Dwarves. They live close to nature is beautiful, eternal life, but can be killed. If killed, their souls will go to the blessed land to the west called Valinor.

In modern fantasy fiction and a few games, fairies are often depicted as a man with long, pointy ears, and have long hair. Elf characters borrowed today often appear in the game (games), movies, and novels.

In western culture fantasy, the fairy has a (divided into) some races, such as: black Elves (Dökkálfar / dark elves), Fairy Lights (Ijósálfar), Night Elves (Night Elf), Half Elf (Half Elf), Peri Ningrat (High Elf .)

Secrets Of Inspiring Leaders In The World

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:44:00 +0000

The term inspiration contains deep meaning or significance. Its meaning is sometimes not only be visible with the naked eye but can also be perceived to be difficult to describe with the language of words.

This is because the content of meaning is related to a self-reflection that occurs in the future will bring positive energy to someone. Inspiration can be interpreted to provide inspiration. The meaning is simple but very deep, so that everyone will interpret it differently. A leader who is only able to interpret the meaning of a narrow scope, then he will only perform and act naturally with the sense that he understood it.

The hope of a leader who became a role model to interpret the meaning of it extensively, so he was able to listen to the voices of both himself and his heart that there are people around him. That way, he can provide stimulation that is able to spend the energy to achieve a goal.

A leader who is able to provide inspiration to give motivation to the people they lead.Motivation is very overlooked for anyone who presided, in order to show a person's performance. A person who works in the absence of motivation will not produce optimal results for themselves and the organization or institution. To be able to have a strong motivation to improve performance it is necessary to figure that can inspire or inspired.

Lance Secretan (1999) in his book, Inspirational Leadership, says that a leader must be able to feel the inspiration before he can inspire others. This means that the meaning of inspiration is the deep understanding and more than just motivation.

Thus, every event and experience that happens will be the spirit and will go into the deepest part of one's self. This is what can lead to inspiration and become an energy to do something. Leaders who often give positive stimuli that can arouse the creativity, inculcate, turn on and stimulate the positive influence that can improve people they lead so he can be categorized as an inspirational leader.

As a figure who can inspire both himself and others, leaders must know what the objectives. The purpose of the course will be able to bring inspiration and give energy to achieve what he wanted. Therefore, a leader needs to possess and use the power of visualization and tenacity in achieving goals.

Six basic elements

The survey results from program Partnerships with People with a 100 Best Companies to Work For (Department of Trade and Industry-UK, 2004) states that to be inspirational leadership, there are six basic elements that genuinely care about Their people, Involve everybody, shows lots of appreciation, Ensure work is fun, show real trust, and listen a lot.

First, people genuinely care about Their.

Concern leader to others done by sincere and earnest so that it can be felt by those around him. An inspirational leader who will be able to show that even without verbal language. Attitudes and behavior, people around him will feel the earnestness and sincerity.

Second, Involve everybody.

In the implementation of leading an institution or any organization, a leader will certainly need people around him. Success is strongly influenced by the role of leader as well as people who exist behind the scenes leadership. The involvement of people on his team is part of the key to success. No successful leader without involving others. To be able to involve other people, a leader needs to have the ability to be a source of inspiration for those who help and support it, so it can make both parties have involvement in doing a job.

Third, it shows lots of appreciation.

Leaders who inspire a tendency to always give appreciation to the people they lead.Proper form of appreciation shown by a not limited to material nature, although it acknowledged it is also an important form of reward.

However, a leader also provide an appreciation that is more to the behavior in the broadest sense, such as attitude, motivation to those being led.

Fourth, Ensure work is fun.

Work is fun, that's what needs to be transmitted by a leader. A leader should have already been looked at and being that he enjoys the work he does. Behavior or behavior exhibited by these leaders will inspire and be a role model for those they lead.

Fifth, show real trust.

Leaders who inspire able to give confidence to the people they lead. Trust that needs to be shown properly in accordance with that responsibility is the duty of the people being led. This means the leader must also understand what will be, are doing their subordinates so that he knows what the outcome. Through the trust given by a leader, this shows that any leader must have confidence in the quality and credibility with subordinates. If it is perceived by its members, it can inspire them to be appropriate or more than expected by the leader.

Sixth, listen a lot.

Listening is a key factor for a leader. Listening is not always associated with verbal language but also non-verbal language is very important to understand. In fact, a leader must be capable of being a good listener to hear the needs of those they lead.

Six elements become part of the establishment itself a leader for a leader who can inspire those around him. Also inspiring leader who is a leader who also has an understanding of who he is, what will be done, how he can provide inspiration and how he can realize the objectives to be achieved as he leads.

Spaceport America : Airport Space

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:11:00 +0000

Spaceport America is the world's first facility devoted exclusively to serve commercial flights into space. The airport is also intended for the millionaires who want to travel into space using a Virgin Galactic flight.

Airport which was built in 2006 was located in a remote desert near the town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States. Spaceport America near the White Sands Missile Range, U.S. Air Force military facilities.

In the western region airports, available facilities for office administration support Virgin Galactic (private airline owned by millionaire space Richard Bronson) and the New Mexico Spaceport Authority.

Central region, which has a hangar covering an area of 4366 square meters are used to accommodate aircraft White Knight Two and SpaceShipTwo. Two vehicle that can deliver humans into space. In the eastern region, there are areas of training, operations, the departure hall, dressing room space, and public areas.

In the restaurant and the mission control room, visitors can see first hand apron, runway, and the scenery behind it.

The airport is also designed environmentally friendly. He uses a technology called "Earth Tubes" to cool the building, using a panel of sunlight, heating and cooling underground, as well as natural ventilation in summer. Visitors can take advantage of shuttle bus service to the Spaceport.

Although construction of the airport have not really finished, but since October 2009, eight sub-orbital flight mission (100 kilometers above sea level) has been launched from the airport. The airport itself will be completely new, built in 2011.

6 Typical cultural festival in Indonesia

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:14:00 +0000

Indonesia is often referred to as the sleeping giant of Southeast Asia, and the epithet was indeed appropriate. With more than 18 thousand islands, this archipelago has a remarkable diversity of what you can see or do while on vacation there.

Modernization brings a wide range of development (some say excessive development) to Jakarta, while the Bali tourism back to life after being destroyed when a bomb blast 2002. There are also mountains such as Borobudur Bromo and the mystical to search various types of attractions, as well as the 6000 inhabited islands.

Not surprisingly, Indonesia offers the festival a very distinctive feature of their culture, reflecting the ethnic diversity and traditions from various parts of the archipelago. You'll find this diversity in Indonesia is typical of six festivals, ranging from the celebration of art, batik, dance and ceremony. If possible, you can witness one of the festival during his visit to Indonesia!

Krakatau Festival

Krakatau Festival is an annual festival held in Lampung, was held to celebrate the volcanic island of the same name, Krakatoa. Mount Krakatoa erupted in 1927, the eruption was then produce a new small islands, named Anak Krakatau.

During the festival, visitors can enjoy variety shows like Carnival Tuping (Carnival Mask Lampung), elephant and various dances from Lampund and surrounding cities. End of series of events is a visit to the volcanic island, was still active but was sleeping soundly. For a while!

Bali Arts Festival

One of the largest annual celebration of art and culture in Indonesia, Bali Arts Festival is always packed. During the month, various art performances, exhibitions, and other cultural activities will take place in Bali, offering dance, music and beauty of their culture.

Celebrations famous attractions such as traditional dances that have been almost forgotten, traces of the remote areas of Bali, food, handicrafts, as well as new creations from dance schools in Denpasar and contemporary choreography of national and international artists.

Solo Batik Carnival

Since time immemorial, batik tradition has always had very strong roots in Solo. Kotadi Central Java has made it even batik as an icon and identity, an accurate picture of a city famous for its beauty and subtlety of his kingdom
behavior. Solo Batik Carnival was held to reinforce that tradition, and to promote batik on national and international scale.

This event is a combination of ceremonies, fashion shows and carnivals, all using batik as a theme. There will also bazaar that offers a variety of unique batik and souvenir Solo.

Solo International Ethnic Music Festival

One of the latest festival of Solo is the Solo International Ethnic Music (Siem) Festival, which focuses on performances and celebration of ethnic music. This event is a unique platform for collaboration between modern and ethnic music, local artists and
international.

The long list of performers including artists Minangkabau, Riau, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Papua, Kalimantan, and even foreign artists from Japan, Australia, India, New Zealand and many others.

Gerebeg Mulud

In the Java language, meaning gerebeg Mulud crowd and is one calendar month name in Java. The celebration, also known as Sekaten, to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The procession lasted all day and 'featuring' two gamelan performances which paraded toward the grand mosque.

In the evening there will be a market in the northern city to add a festive city, the perfect place to try different foods Java and Yogyakarta as well as to hunt for souvenirs.

Festival Baliem

Papua typical festival has its roots in the beliefs of local tribes that the war not only conflict keuasaan and interests, but also a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Since 20 years ago, local governments have stressed the importance of peace between the tribes who fought to prevent retaliation and prolonged loss of life. So Baliem Festival is an event that was held to replace the war between the tribe.

As you may have guessed, the main event is a war between tribes. Imagine more than 20 different tribes each with 30 to 50 people wearing traditional clothing, carrying spears, bows, arrows and machetes! There are also performances and a host of other attractions, such as local traditional games, dances, as well as local cuisine.

Raja Ampat is The sea park tourism in Indonesia

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:08:00 +0000

Who says in the Papua nothing spectacular marine tourism object? So far, Papua better known simply exotic culture and natural resources are abundant. However, come to Raja Ampat, and enjoy the beauty of the coral reef, complete with captivating marine life and marine scenery impressive.

Nothing wrong when the then Miss Indonesia 2005 Nadine Chandrawinata expressed his admiration for the region after the dive, feeling the grain panoramic underwater Raja Ampat are very alluring. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts are guaranteed not to be disappointed. Instead, they would be called to come and come again.

Raja Ampat is a fraction Sorong, since 2003. District has a population of 31 thousand souls has 610 islands (only 35 islands are inhabited) with a total area of about 46,000 km², but only 6,000 km² of land, 40,000 km² in the sea.

The islands are unspoiled and the sea is still beautiful to make direct tourists hooked. The archipelago is located in northwest New Guinea bird's head, with approximately 1500 small islands and atoll and 4 major islands, namely Misol, Salawati, Bantata and Waigeo. This then makes the Raja Ampat's largest marine park in Indonesia.

This area had been targeted by poachers by reef fish bombing and cyanide poison to spread. However, there are still many people who attempt to protect the region so that the wealth of the sea could be saved. Coral reefs in Raja Ampat is considered the most complete sea in the world. Of the 537 coral species of the world, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of molluscs (soft animals), and 537 species of coral animals. Incredible!

The World Bank in collaboration with global environmental institutions establish Raja Ampat as one region in East Indonesia, which received assistance Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program (Coremap) II, since 2005. In Raja Ampat, this program covers 17 villages and involve the local population. Fishermen are also trained to cultivate fish, grouper and sea grass.

Especially for you who are not interested in diving activities, the blue expanse of ocean that refract the beauty of the sky, a sprinkling of white sand that radiate like a pearl sheen, can be enjoyed. In addition, there are group of islands with a fascinating and unique flora and fauna such as red paradise, paradise Wilson, maleo Waigeo, various parrots and parrot, possum Waigeo, as well as various types of orchids.

Diving on the island of Papua Mansuar is one of the leading resorts in this region. Foreign tourists diving enthusiasts at home for days in a month even enjoy the beauty of Raja Ampat's there and stay in Papua Diving.

Maximillian J Ammer, a Dutch citizen of Papua Diving Resort owners are also pioneers of marine tourism drive this region, need desperately to set up various facilities to attract tourists from abroad. Since starting his business eight years ago, many of the funds must be spent. However, the results are also satisfactory. Each year the resort is visited at least 600 special tourist who spent an average of two weeks.

Lodging is very simple that only a walled and roofed woven palm leaves that cost at least 75 euros, or $ 90 a night. If you want to dive must pay 30 euros, or approximately USD $ 36 once a dive at one particular location. Most tourists come from Europe. Only a few tourists from Indonesia to stay and dive in there.

Kri Island, Waigeo, and Misool also prepare the resort for visitors. On the island there Misool Eco Resort is built by applying the principles of strict nature conservation. There are agreements with indigenous populations around the region to maintain an integrated ecosystem-called "No Take Zone" which prohibits any taking of marine exploitation, ranging from hunting shells, turtle eggs, shark's fin to just fishing. In the extreme, even in eco resort prohibits the use of antiseptics as waste exhaust feared would kill the coral reef ecosystem in the vicinity.

Some resorts are relatively expensive to set prices for presenting a complete facility. Travelers with limited costs can also take advantage of government-owned resorts are much cheaper in the area Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat.

You have to fly first to Airport Domne Eduard Osok, Sorong, Papua, and then directly to the location by speed boat with a capacity of about 10 people at a rate of $ 320 each way. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach the area of Raja Ampat Islands in particular to Mansuar.

To get around the island you want, we can hire a speedboat capacity of 10 persons with a price of $ 300-500 per 8 hours, depending on the intelligence we offer. We can also take a package tour by visiting the village to see typical local plants and animals such as birds of Paradise.

To enter the area of Raja Ampat, each person must pay an entrance fee of $ 25 for domestic tourists, and $ 50 for tourists from abroad. A round pin that serves as this identity we will receive, after paying the fee.

Uniquely, the pin is valid for one year, from 1 January to 31 December. So if in one year that we go back and forth to visit Raja Ampat, only need to pay an entrance fee only once. Of course, the pins were not allowed to be lost and should we wear as identification.

Nirvana marine tourism in The Derawan Island

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:47:00 +0000

A tropical paradise located in one of the island province of East Kalimantan, Berau precisely and in the Strait of Sulawesi, not far from the border with Malaysia. Derawan Island into a maritime tourist destinations attractive choice for you who likes the beach with soft white sand and clear water shining. Moreover, added bonus benign encounter turtles that swam happily while we do the dive.

Sometimes when sitting on the edge of a wooden bridge that leads to the sea, we can see the green turtles and fro on the surface of clear water. Occasionally even the turtles that seem to roam around the cottage is located on the coast of the island. At nightfall, several turtles climbed ashore and lay eggs there.

Alloy sea and moss colors produce stunning shades of blue and green, and a small forest in the middle, make this island so beautiful natural scenery presents a pity to miss for granted. What remains, deep memories.

Dr. Carden Wallace of the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Australia has examined marine wealth Derawan Island and found more than 50 types of Arcropora (marine animal) in one coral reef. No one seems if Derawan island famous as the third highest in the world as an international dive destination

This island is relatively less well known especially in the country because of its own struggle to achieve it takes quite complicated. You must go first to Balikpapan from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Denpasar, to go to this island. Approximately two hours travel time of flight from Jakarta to Balikpapan.

From Balikpapan, you still have to fly to Cape Redeb for one hour with a small plane that served by KAL Star, Deraya or DAS. In addition, Cape Redeb can also be reached by sea, with boarded the ship from Samarinda Tarakan to Tanjung Redeb or proceed with the lease motorboat to the island Derawan with long travel approximately 2 hours.

Many foreigners who just got off the plane at the airport Kalimarau, Cape Redeb Derawan rushed to the island by motorboat which was moored at a specific port.

Another alternative could also through land route from Balikpapan to Tanjung Batu and from there crossed over to the island Derawan. It's just that this is not a good choice because of travel crossing itself takes up to a dozen hours with a relatively unpleasant terrain.

Even so, you know, just a lot of foreign tourists who already knew more about the existence of this exotic island. A number of Japanese tourists through travel from Tokyo who were there "shoot straight" go to Singapore or to Sabah and then continue the trip to Aberdeen, then to Cape Redeb using small aircraft.

They utilize their time during the Derawan with diving, down the underwater beauty of the island which indeed is the best location for diving. Moreover, with the condition of the remote islands and "virgin" increasingly add charm anyone to enjoy it as long as possible.

Never mind all the way, only within a distance of 50 meters from the beach, we already can see the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish back and forth. The water is very clear. You can rent a snorkel for $ 3 per day. If you want to dive deeper, we can find fish that are more "exotic" such as grouper, red fish, fish kurisi, fish, barracuda, sea cucumbers, and oysters. On a rock at a depth of ten meters, there is a reef known as "Blue Trigger Wall" because of the reef with a length of 18 meters there is a lot of trigger fish (red-toothed trigger fishes).

Island Derawan provide accommodations facilities (cottages), rental of diving equipment as well as restaurants. There is also a cheap lodging-inn fare that is managed by local people. The range of prices ranging from $ 4,5 - 10 / night.

Still not satisfied?

You can also review the other islands around Derawan. For example: Charitable Island, Maratua, and Kakaban which has its own uniqueness. Pari Fish Blue (Manta Rays) that had reached 3.5 meters wide with a population on the island of Charitable. In fact can also be found-if lucky enough, black stingray with wide "wingspan" 6 meters. While Kakaban have uniqueness in the form of a prehistoric lake in the middle of the sea, the only one in Asia.

Lake Toba is a beautiful lake of Indonesia

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:14:00 +0000

Incomplete feel if you visited the North Sumatra did not stop for a moment to Lake Toba, volcanic lake the which is the Largest lake in Indonesia, and even Southeast Asia. Exotic charm vast expanse of the lake like a sea with shady trees and hills, charming. The lake, measuring 1700 square meters with a depth of approximately 450 meters and lies 906 meters above sea level, in the middle of the lake there is Samosir Island Became the object of not less interesting excursions.

During his visit in 1996, Prince Bernard of the Netherlands even expressed his Admiration for the beautiful panorama of the lake. "Sell me name to this lake. I cans not describe how beautiful Lake Toba," he says enthusiastically.

There are seven districts around the lake, namely Simalungun, Toba Samosir, North Tapanuli, Humbang Hasundutan, Dairi, Karo, and Naidoo who has a wonderful natural panorama and a tourist destination location. Generally, tourists enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba Parapat in Simalungun and Tuktuk Siadong on Samosir Island.

It is Estimated That the Lake Toba Explosion occurred at about 73 thousand-75 thousand years ago and is a super volcano Eruption (super volcano), the most recent. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimate That volcanic materials spewed out of the mountain as much as 2800 km ³, with 800 km ³ of rock Ignimbrite and 2,000 km ³ of volcanic ash in the which is expected in the wind to west for two weeks .
Had wind volcanic dust spread to half the earth, from China to South Africa. Explosion occurred During the week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.

This incident the caused mass death and, in Some species, Also followed by Extinction. According to Some DNA Evidence, this reduced Eruption Also the number of people to about 60% of the total human population of the earth at That time, the which is about 60 million people. The Eruption was Also Contributed to the occurrence of ice ages, although the experts still debate.

After the Eruption, the caldera formed the which is then filled with water and Became what is now known as Lake Toba. Pressure upward by magma That has not come out cause the Emergence of Samosir Island. While enjoying the beauty of this lake, That you Might not imagine the charm of the place comes from the catastrophic volcanic eruptions That Brought fear and horror at the time.
Travel overland to Lake Toba, precisely to Parapat, takes four to five hours from Medan. Available bus or travel directly to Parapat. The route through the Lubuk Pakam, Cliff High, and turn toward Siantar. Along the way, We Were treated to a panorama of palm oil and rubber plantations.

When using the train, select a route from Medan to Siantar. From here the journey continues by bus to Parapat. Sails through one hour left.

For a place to stay and stay longer to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba, there are many hotels and inns. In Parapat, there are at least 900 hotel rooms of all types, ranging from four star to homestay, in Tuktuk Also note different. Both in Parapat and Tuktuk, tourists cans instantly enjoy the lake from the rim. Rates for hotels in Parapat Tuktuk and Varied, According to who typical tourists come. Starting from $ 3 - 50 per night depending on the type of hotel.

A travel companies even offer to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba from the water, ie use paragliding. Every tourists are given the opportunity to fly using the paragliding from the mountains Tongging, Karo District, North Sumatra. For tourists who wantants To try paragliding will from be accompanied by an Experienced instructor, but of course determination cans fly or not Depends on weather conditions and wind.

Not only that, enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset you enjoy cans from the coastal lakes. From the Karo Highlands on the north, the lake looks elongated beauty viewed from Sikodonkodon. However, there is only one resort here. On the west side, views of the lake and the island of Samosir cans be perfectly seen from the Tele. There is a viewing post at an altitude of about 1.000 meters from sea level to enjoy the sunset on Lake Toba.

Bromo Mountain : Presents an Exotic Sight

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:11:00 +0000

The existence of Mount Bromo with sea sand has been quite phenomenal long been recognized as one of the leading tourist destination in Indonesia. Mount Bromo is one of the mountain on the Tengger Mountains.

With a height of 2392 meters above sea level, the panorama of exquisite natural charm shone at the sight that will never-ending. Mount Bromo is derived from Sanskrit which means god Brahma or a major and are located in four regions, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang.

The attraction of Mount Bromo crater special is in the middle of the vast sea of sand that stretches around the crater of Bromo, white smoke. Mount Bromo mesh body shape between valleys and canyons with the caldera or the sea of sand covering some 10 square kilometers.

Mount Bromo has a crater with a diameter of ± 800 feet (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area of a circle with a radius of 4 km from the central crater of Bromo. The height of the relatively "low" for the size of the mountain makes the way to Mount Bromo is relatively easy.

From the top of the volcano is still active, you can enjoy the vast expanse of ocean sand, and watched the towering majesty of Mount Semeru reaching for the sky. You also can look beautiful sun went out of peraduannya or otherwise enjoying the dim twilight of Bromo ridge.

To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Terrain that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan quite heavy. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan you have to go through desert-like area that can make you get lost. When the need to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow streets and many sharp turns, of course requires a high driving skill.

For that, many visitors who choose to rent a car hardtop (a type of jeep) driven by the community. Surrounding communities come from the Tengger tribe was friendly with the visitors. Up above, there are many shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting to tebitnya sun. There are also stores that rent warm clothing.

Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. Evidence, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing the east so as not to lose this moment. You also do not always able to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly.

However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun first of all just as small as a match pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a full circle and give information so that we can see the views of the mountains in this region. Among others, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Sumeru is the highest mountain in Java.

The history of the formation of Mount Bromo and the mountains around it originated from the existence of Tengger Mountain (4,000 meters above sea level) which is the largest and highest mountain at that time.

Then came the massive eruption that created the caldera with a diameter of more than 8 kilometers. Material volcanic eruption is now transformed into a sea of sand, the material is said to have covered by water. The volcanic activity caused by the emergence of the hall magma newly formed mountains like Mount Bromo, Mount Widodaren, Gunung Batok, Gunung Watangan, Chair Mountain and Mount Semeru.

Bromo does have its own uniqueness compared to other mountain panorama. In the vicinity of Bromo until the peak does not exist other than green plants shrubs. Mount Bromo is still contained in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is also the only conservation area in Indonesia, which has a unique form of sea sand area of 5250 hectares.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must hire a horse with a price of USD 70 thousand, or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. But, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because the sun is blazing, long distance, scattered dust can make travel more severe.

From the foot of the mountain was phenomenal, you have to climb the ladder whose numbers reach 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of Bromo, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke.

You can also glanced down and saw the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. After lingering at the top, if travelers are feeling hungry, at the bottom of the Bromo there are stalls offering warm, instant noodles, mineral water and cheap snacks. .

Besides watching the beautiful panorama offered by the Bromo-Semeru, if you come at the right time, then you can watch Kesodo ceremony, which was held by Tengger society. This ceremony usually begins at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kesodo [tenth] according to the Javanese calendar.

Kesodo ceremony is a ritual to invoke the abundant harvest or decline the request for reinforcements and cure various diseases, in particular by offering offerings and threw it into the crater of Mount Bromo. When the procession took place, other Tenggerese rollicking down the cliff of the crater and the offerings being thrown into the crater, as a symbol of blessing of the Almighty.

There are a few tips that need your attention now to the region of Mount Bromo, among others, Have a look in the dry season, not the rainy season, so you will get a perfect view of the moment. Prepare cold protective clothing, such as the guard house, slayer, scarves, gloves, jackets, and do not forget the shoes because the weather is quite cold here. Also take glasses to shield from dust while in Segoro Wedi sand. Do not be in the Bromo crater on top at 9 am to avoid the risk of poisoning.

There were four main gate to enter the Bromo Semeru national park areas are: Village Cemorolawang if through the Probolinggo, Pasuruan Village Wonokitri with lines, Ngadas Village and Village of Malang path is the path Lumajang Burno.

The route can be taken is as follows:
- Pasuruan-Cafes-Tosari Dowo Wonokitri-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 71 km,
- Malang-Shack-Tumpang Klakah Jemplang-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 53 km
- Malang-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan about 83 km

Cendrawasih : The Raggiana bird of paradise

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:06:00 +0000

Paradise is the Indonesian word for the bird of paradise. They have rare and beautiful plumage Such, Birds of paradise have been hunted for Centuries, and Their feathers have been Used for decoration and Their supposed Mystical properties. They are currently listed as endangered and trapping and export are illegal, but all species of the bird of paradise are still being traded illegally on the black market.

Interesting Fact

After trading plumes of birds of paradise with early European explorers, local toll Tribes Them That the birds the birds were the resource persons of the Gods and never Touched Earth, feeding only on dew. This story accentuated the value of the birds for over 100 years, and the feathers were the resource persons in Such High Demand That it Almost killed off the species.

The bird of paradise is only found on the island of New Guinea. There are at least 37 other species of the bird of paradise That Also make Their homes on this island. The males are known to gather together in a specific tree in the morning and earnest engage in mutual display, Nowhere They fluff out Their extensive colorful feathers to attract a trial and female. They live in the tops of trees and in the underbrush, making nests in tree branches and holes.

Bird of Paradise, or Birds of Paradise, are Considered by many to be the most beautiful birds on the planet. The females are a Relatively drab, dull brown, the which helps take the cover of Them Pls They are nesting and raising the young. They average about 13 inches in length (33 cm), about the size and build of a crow. The males are Covered with different sizes and shapes of feathers in every conceivable color, and Often They have patches of skin without feathers That are wild, shocking colors as well. The Raggiana has very long, orange, trailing tail feathers. His head and the nape of his neck are yellow, and he has a green chin.

Cendrawasih are primarily fruit eaters, but Also earnest They eat berries, leaves, and small animals, Such as lizards and Frogs. Their flight is slow and ponderous, contrary to Their graceful appearance, and They stay in the Same area all year, not Following any sort of migratory pattern.

Courtship is the main purpose of the bird of paradise's gaudy appearance. The females outnumber the lazy However so the males must Compete with EACH other to win favor Of A female is ready she Pls to mate. The Raggiana especially is known for his overly energetic courtship dance. There are, however, bird of paradise Some That species mate for life, and the males have drab brown feathers like the females and earnest help raise the young and tend the nest. That of the species are polygamous, however, the female takes care of all nesting and raising duties, usually laying two eggs at a time.

Anoa : Indonesia's native animals

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:05:00 +0000

Anoa come in two types, the lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis), and the mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi). The anoa is a species of pigmy buffalo, and they are the smallest of the wild cattle. Both species are currently listed as endangered, being threatened by clearing of the forests where they live and being hunted for their meat, horns, and hides.

Interesting Fact

Little is known about the habits of the anoa as they are one of the least-studied of all endangered species.

Anoa are only found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The lowland anoa is found in swampy forests, and the mountain anoa is found in higher-altitude forests. Unlike most cattle, anoas don’t live in herds but, rather, live solitary or in pairs and only will meet in groups when a female anoa is about to give birth. They are active most often in the morning and evening when it is still relatively cool, and they rest in the shade when the temperature rises in the afternoon. They will also bathe in mud or water to keep cool.

The lowland anoa most closely resembles a tiny water buffalo. They usually don’t grow more than 30 inches (76 cm) at the shoulder and can weigh up to 660 pounds (300 kg). When they are young, they are covered with thick, light brown wooly hair, which thins as they grow older and becomes much darker. They have dark brown to black skin that can be easily seen through their hair. There are white marks on their heads and legs, and there is often a crescent-shaped area of white on the throat area. They also have horns, both males and females, that grow out of their foreheads and point straight back, growing to reach lengths of 15 inches (38 cm). Mountain anoas have essentially the same appearance, but they keep their wooly coats through adulthood, and their horns are somewhat smaller. They also are a more solid color without the throat and leg markings that the lowland anoas have.

Anoas are grazers, eating mostly grasses, saplings, ferns, and fallen fruit. They also appear to get additional minerals that they need by drinking sea water. Relatively passive and shy animals, Anoas will, however, attack violently if cornered or threatened, disemboweling their enemies with their sharp, pointed horns, and they seem to be especially violent towards humans.

The anoa reach sexual maturity at about two to three years of age and will mate and give birth once a year. There doesn’t appear to be an obvious breeding season. After a gestational period of about 275-315 days, the mother will give birth to one baby, and very seldom will birth two. The young anoas are weaned after six to nine months, and they are reported to live approximately 15-20 years in the wild.

Since so much is unknown about the anoa, experts are still unsure whether the males are territorial or not. Males have been seen marking trees with their horns and scratching the soil after they urinate. No one is sure if they are marking their territories or just showing aggression.

History of The Last Dragon : Komodo on Flores island

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:01:00 +0000

this is the story of the dragon. Not just a legend, but actually a dragon that still inhabit the islands of eastern Indonesia and the middle. The giant reptiles of the world has a reputation as top predator in its class.

Since the first on the island of Komodo, the ranks of Flores Island, Indonesia, has come the story of the giant dragon. Many sailors who recounts that the dragon is more like a scary monster.

Large tail can knock down a buffalo with a single flick. Jaws were large and strong, until capable of swallowing a wild pig in one motion. And from his mouth constantly spewing fire.

This story has circulated widely and could attract the attention of many people. But no one ever dared to approach island to prove it. Until finally in the early 1910s, came the report of the combat force the Dutch fleet, based in Flores about the mysterious creature allegedly "dragon" inhabit a small island in the Lesser Sunda Islands (now ranks of Flores Island, Nusa Tenggara).

Dutch military sailors gave a report that the creature is likely to be measuring up to seven meters long, with a giant body and mouth are constantly spewing fire. Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek, an official of the Dutch colonial administration in the region of Flores hear this report and the stories that surround the island of Komodo. He also planned a trip to Komodo Island.

Having armed himself and took a team of trained soldiers, he landed on the islands. After several days on the island, Hensbroek managed to kill a strange species.

She took him to headquarters and length measurements were taken that catch length about 2.1 meters. The shape is very much like a lizard. Animals were then photographed (documented) by Peter A Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum and Botanical Gardens Bogor, Java. This is the first documentation of the dragons.

Ouwens interested in finding these strange animals. He then recruited a cunning hunter to capture specimens for him. The hunters managed to kill two dragons tail measuring 3.1 meters and 3.35 meters, plus the capture of two chicks, each measuring one meter below.

Based on the catch of the hunters, Ouwens conducted research and concluded that the Komodo dragon is not a flamethrower, but including the type of monitor lizard (monitor lizard) in the class of reptiles.

The results of this study later published in a newspaper published in 1912. In the news, Ouwens to advise the name of the giant lizard Varanus komodoensis nickname instead of the Komodo Dragon (Komodo Dragon).

Realizing the significance of endangered species komodo, Dutch government issued a regulation and protection of dragons and Komodo Island in 1915. Be region as the Komodo dragon conservation area.

Findings komodo dragon living legend, curious world. Several scientific expeditions from different countries take turns conducting research on Komodo Island.

Prehistoric Animals who Survived

After World War I, a scientific expedition designed to conduct research dragons. In 1926, the expedition led by W. Douglas Burden from the American Museum of Natural History with the most modern research tools, doing research for months.

The expedition which involves dozens of people were caught 27 animals dragons. They perform surgical anatomy and identification of species. From this first comprehensive scientific report about the dragons made.

Described that the dragons have a large head and strong, has a pair of shining eyes, her skin was hard, thick and wiry. Having kelambir wrinkled skin below his neck.

The shape is similar to a lizard, the four legs and a big fat tail who is also a big fat long. Has 26 sharp teeth, each measuring 4 cm, has a forked tongue is bright red. If viewed from a distance, the tongue is extended to resemble a fire, because dragons are often stuck out his tongue like a snake.

Komodo also skilled hunters. He relies on the bite and poison the bacteria in his saliva to paralyze prey. He will follow prey that have been hurt for days, until finally died, then he ate it. As a carnivore and scavenger (carrion eaters), dragons are found only on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Gili Motang Owadi and Samiin. Komodo dragons are also known as a champion of animal swimming. That's how he made exploration in the islands of Flores.

Fossil

Meanwhile, in the mid-20th century, in Australia discovered fossils of ancient creatures that once studied very similar to the dragons. Based on carbon test, the fossil was believed to have originated from the period 60-30 million years ago. This means that dragons once inhabited mainland Australia in prehistoric times.

But researchers are still puzzled by the relationship with the fossil Komodo dragons from Australia. Although earth's geological history indicates that the former Australia and some islands of Indonesia is one plate, but is expected to Komodo Island was formed about 1 million years ago.

While based on research, prehistoric dragons are extinct at least 30 million years ago, prior to Komodo Island is formed. So why dragons can only be found on Komodo Island and its surroundings? Since when did inhabit the island of Komodo dragons? While it is never found traces of rawhide dragons elsewhere (except Australia). This is one mystery that demands further research.

The birth of Komodo from the Master "Virgin"

Just 18 days ago, waiting zoologists at the zoo for Chester Zoo, Manchester, England, ended. A natural phenomenon that shocked the world of animal science. A female komodo dragons are still virgin, managed to lay eggs, and incubate the five of them.

Komodo in the process of fertilization.

"Flora is very impressive, we were happy to know she is a mother and father of her babies," said Kevin Buley, curator of the zoo to vertebrates and invertebrates.

In mid January 2007, its eggs are beginning to break after eight-month period containing the peak that occurred in January 23, 2007, with the birth of the five dragons. While the two other eggs still his brooding.

'Application of the conservation breeding program is remarkable, because it opens new avenues, where the animals can potentially be in an island colony,' said Buley.

"Females are able to swim across a new island, and then incubate the eggs, then dating and male babies and sexually normal produce a new generation," he added.

DNA tests provide accurate evidence that Flora is really successful males give birth without assistance.

Mentioned again, the size of the dragon babies is between 16 inches (40 cm) up to 18 inches (45 cm) and weigh between 3 ½ - 4 ½ ounces (100-125 grams).

Eating Crickets and Grasshoppers

The five children descent Flora the Komodo dragon is born in good health and only eat crickets and grasshoppers as food diet. This is consistent with the original life of dragons in the wild.

Based on scientific knowledge, while growing up, baby-baby dragons can reach lengths of 10 feet (3 meters) and weighs about 300 pounds (135 kilograms). If achieving this extraordinary measure, they will be able to eat round a pig or deer.

Well, a ferocious appetite in reptiles this explains why Flora is not allowed to be near her children. "There was no maternal instinct at self-dragons. So, it is natural to keep their children away from their mothers. Its mother will try to eat anything that came in front of his nose, "said Buley.

According to the data, about 70 species of reptiles including snakes and lizards known to reproduce asexually (without the associated sex) in a process known scientifically as parthenogenesis. However, the conception of virginity (virginity) Flora and other komodo dragon at the zoo last April in London is the first documented.

Two conceptions of virginity was announced in September, which stated in a scientific paper in the journal Nature.

Komodo Island Residents

Komodo dragons are native to islands of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Island's most lots occupied by dragons are named in accordance with the current name of this animal was found in 1910, namely Komodo (Komodo Island).

These giant lizards including the nearly extinct animal with a population of less than 4,000 wild birds. To protect the Komodo dragon, in 1980 agreed to form a conservation area in the form of Komodo National Park on Komodo Island and small islands around it.

Distribution and population of dragons in the past three decades is declining and increasingly threatened its existence, mainly due to hunting deer, as its main prey. Even the population at Padar known to have been lost since the late 1990s when in the early 1980s, dragons can still be found there. Attention and conservation of this species should be given specifically because Komodo dragon populations on the verge of extinction.

For some people on Komodo Island, these animals are considered more dangerous to humans than crocodiles, because the content of bacteria in their saliva which can cause severe infections.

Typically, dragons mating season occurs between June to July. In August, a female Komodo dragon would dig a nest of birds nest mound former Coral (Megapodius Reindwardt) on the hill and nest hole in the ground, to keep their eggs which could reach 38 points. Eggs are usually guarded by its mother, but the new child born in February or March is not guarded, even frequently eaten.

Komodo dragons take five years to grow to the size of two feet and can live for up to 30 years. Entering the initial period of 4-5 years are sexually mature dragons.

Internet : The Window Of The World

alinsanne@gmail.com (Al bin Mulyono) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:59:00 +0000

Internet definition

The Internet is a global network of computers of the world, big and very wide at all in which each computer are connected to each other from country to country around the world and contains various information, ranging from text, images, audio, video, and more.

Internet itself comes from the word Interconnection Networking, which means the relationship of many computer networks with various types and species, using a type of communication such as telephone, satellite, and others.

In a set of integration and computer network communication protocol that uses TCP / IP. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) duty to ensure that all links are working properly, while the IP (Internet Protocol) which transmits data from one computer to another. TPC / IP in general serves to choose the best route of transmission of data, choosing an alternative route if a route can not be in use, manage and transmit packets of data transmission.

To be able to participate using the Internet facility, you must subscribe to an ISP (Internet Service Provider) that exist and serve your area. ISPs are usually called Internet service providers.

Internet Benefits

Many benefits are obtained from the Internet profitable both in providing information, entertainment, make it easier to do business as well as education advice

1. Information Warehouse

With the Internet, the world of science more open to us, the more rapid spread of information, any information anywhere in the world can be obtained in an instant.The information was difficult to obtain, at this time is not something that difficult anymore. This is all made possible by the facilities Search Engines, or search engine in the world of the Internet, which means it is finding all the information we need, which can only form of data, files, images, music, and movies.

Search engine is a special Web that provide services to organize, arrange Index by category, from some website that has registered his site, and provide rate based on the frequency of the site visit. This will greatly help us to find web pages that we need, quite simply by typing a keyword in the form provided.

Search engines are normally used are http://www.google.com, http://www.msn.com, and http://www.yahoo.com

2. Online Shopping

Shop and buy something instantly, at this very possible on the Internet because it now has many Web pages devoted to this activity, like the shops on-line on the Internet.We just choose the products or services that are available and pay online via credit card, and the next day the product or service has to be present at our doorsteps.

3. News

Now no longer needs the time to wait until morning, just to read the news, many are Web pages that provide news of the world are up-to-date and always be updated from time to time in accordance with the news that there is. The news presented in these web pages was fairly comprehensive, ranging from sports news, politics, finance, weather and so forth.

4. Library

Besides the things mentioned above, the Internet also provides facilities library Online, which form a collection of Web sites-a collection of world-class library. In this site we can get the books we can read it online and offline (after our first downloaded) for free, the books ranging from encyclopedia, Novels, Science and Technology, and so forth. Surely not all the books that we want is available for free, there are some who should we buy it online which is usually the transaction is in the form of credit card transactions.

5. Education

On the Internet that can help us develop our Science and Education is a website that specializes in information about education.

6. Entertainment

On the internet can also be an arena of entertainment because here provide various kinds of entertainment. One of these games. Game is available online and even there is also a way to download it.

Deficiency

deficiency of the Internet also gives a bad effect both for personal, business, the virus that causes our computers are often broken.

1. Theft of personal information:

If you use the Internet, you may face a big danger as your personal information such as name, address, credit card numbers, etc. can be accessed by other criminals to make your problems worse.

2. Spamming

Spamming refers to sending e-mails that are not desirable in large numbers, which give no purpose and in vain inhibit the entire system. these illegal activities can be very frustrating for you, and not just ignore it, you should make an effort to try and stop the activities that use the Internet to become more secure.

3. The threat of viruses

The virus is nothing but a program that disrupt the normal functioning of a computer system connected to your internet. computer more vulnerable to virus attacks and they could end up into crashing your whole hard disk, causing you considerable headache.

4. Pornography

This is probably the biggest threat associated with mental healthy living your children. a very serious problem on the Internet. There are thousands of porn sites on the Internet that can be easily found and can be detrimental factor to letting children use the Internet.

internet point here besides provide and facilitate all your activities can also endanger all your activities!

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