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Are you a drinker? You're in danger!

Are you a drinker? If you aren't, you can be grateful. But, if you are a drinker try reading the text below in advance.

In a very limited number as done by the people in the family events, religious ceremonies such as weddings, thanksgiving, or welcoming guests in a family dinner, liquor will not bring harm. However, if taken in excessive amounts, not only the dangers that arise and develop into the fray, other dangers await.

For example, the alcohol content is above 40 grams per day for men or over 30 grams per day for women can cause damage to organs/body parts drinker. For example, damage to the soft tissue in the oral cavity, around the throat, and in the digestive system (in the stomach). Human organs are most vulnerable due to alcohol is liver. A person who already used to drinking alcohol, especially at a dose that exceeds the limit, step by step fat content in their liver will increase.

As a result, the liver has to work more than it should be to deal with the excess fat that doesn't dissolve in the blood. Further impact is excess fat deposits in the liver will take liver so that the cell will die. If not be treated quickly will occurs cirrhosis or scar formation that would lead to reduced liver function and block the blood flow to the liver.

One of the most terrible thing if this condition is not be treated quickly it will develop into liver cancer. Not just the liver that will broken or not working, other parts such as the brain can be disrupted. It was proved that the liquor also carry diseases that can lead to death.

Excess liquor causing alcohol content in the blood increases, followed by damage to nerve cells that serves to build blocks of the brain. If the alcohol content in the brains over 0.5%, the owner will be easier and faster to have a stroke, then went into a coma and ended with the death that quite tragic and sad enough. Even if the impact isn't tragic, at least paralysis will occurs and difficult to cure back because brain cells have been damaged. It also can occurs osteoporosis or bone loss.

The impact is very dangerous for the drinker is accelerating the phase of menopause in women and pain disorders or other harmful symptoms during menses (menstruation).

Meanwhile many pregnant women who drink alcohol through liquor, one of dire consequences is what is called fetal alcohol syndrome, baby will birth with mental retardation. Liquor, especially that made ​​local by the name of tuak, ciu, and so on, can be dangerous. This is because the manufacture is not controlled well, also use raw materials that are not pure and true. Inside it not only will be contained ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in accordance with the requirements, but also methyl alcohol (methanol) is harmful to health.

After reading the text above, do you still want to be a drinker? I hope not.

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Electricity from Wind Gusts

This project is named M.A.R.S. Floating Wind Generators, shaped like a hot air balloon filled with helium without crew, which is capable of rotating due to the wind flow at an altitude of about 1000 feet. The lap will drive a generator to produce electricity. This concept will be able to generate electricity from renewable sources and able to save a lot of costs because it doesn't require expensive building structure as in conventional wind generators.

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The Latest Manga Series. Must Watch!

Do you know manga? Or are you a manga lovers? Yeah, Manga is an illustrated magazine whose side is very thick and becomes favorite of Japanese citizens. The magazine is published periodically, so old manga will accumulate fulfilling the narrow spaces owned by Japanese citizens due to high rents and house prices. The final choice was dumped in the trash. An artist from Japan, Koshi Kawachi has a remarkable concept in the use of the old manga before they are dumped, the concept was named Manga Farming, where the old manga is used as a growing medium of plants that can be eaten as ingredient for salad. Believe or not the plants are growing!

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Shoes Become Field Sports, How?

Over 25 million pairs of shoes collected by Nike from over the world. Used shoes are processed and converted into the surface layer of various field sports such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, and a children's play area in the entire world. Imagine how many natural resources that can be saved with this concept. Really inspiring!

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Ponsel Canggih Masa Kini

Berbagai media massa sudah ramai memberitakan tentang kecanggihan Samsung Galaxy S5 ini. Ponsel ini sering disebut-sebut akan menjadi ponsel tercanggih dalam tahun 2014 ini. Tidak heran memang, karena adik dari ponsel ini, Samsung Galaxy S4 merupakan ponsel yang paling dicari di tahun 2013 kemarin. Samsung Galaxy S5 ini kabarnya telah dirilis pada tanggal 24 Februari lalu di Barcelona pada acara pagelaran MWC. Dan di Indonesia sendiri sudah beredar mulai dari bulan Maret lalu.

Kecanggihan dari Samsung Galaxy S5 ini antara lain :

1. Dual Kamera, yaitu kamera depan dan belakang. Kamera depan memiliki kapasitas kamera 2MP, 1080p@30fps, dual video call. Sedangkan kamera belakang memiliki kapasitas kamera 16MP dengan resolusi maksimal 4640 x 3480 pixels. Wow, sangat canggih bukan? Kamera belakang ini juga dilengkapi dengan fitur autofocus, LED Flash, dual shot, simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, HDR, face and smile detection dan image stabilization.
2. Sistem Operasi v4.4 (Kitkat), Kitkat adalah android OS terbaru yang pada Samsung Galaxy S5 ini dipadukan dengan TouchWiz UI di atasnya dan CPU Quad Core 2.5 Ghz Krait, Chipset QualComm SnapDragon 800 dan RAM 2GB. Sehingga Samsung Galaxy S5 ini memiliki prosesor bagus dengan kecepatan super tinggi dan RAM sebesar 2GB mampu mendukung kinerja prosesor.
3. S Health, merupakan salah satu fitur yang ada dalam Samsung Galaxy S5. Fitur ini akan membantu pengguna memiliki hidup yang bugar secara rutin. Pengguna bisa mengatur target dengan bantuan pedometer Galaxy S5. Fitur ini mampu melacak konstan S Health mengenai kondisi pengguna jarak tempuh, kalori kecepatan dan durasi ketika berjalan atau berlari saat olahraga.
4. Tahan air dan debu, flagship Samsung Galaxy S5 memiliki sertifikasi IP67 yang dapat tahan terhadap paparan keringat, cairan, air hujan, pasir dan debu. Sehingga dapat melindungi ponsel dalam berbagai aktivitas.
5. Layar 5.1 inch, Full HD, Super AMOLED, dengan menggunakan layar 5.inch dengan tingkat kerapatan setara dengan 441 ppi serta beresolusi Full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels. Ukuran dimensi sebesar 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm dan memiliki teknologi layar sentuh Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen yang kapasitif serta ketajaman warna 16M colors. Sehingga tidak diragukan lagi jika tampilan layar Samsung Galaxy S5 mampu menampilkan ketajaman gambar yang sangat baik.
6. Konektivitas cepat dan lengkap, Samsung Galaxy S5 memiliki kecepatan akses data 42 mbps dan mampu berjalan pada jaringan GSM, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE atau 4G, bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS serta WLAN. Untuk Wi-Fi dapat mengalokasikan internet global dan menyalurkan melalui gelombang radio sehingga konektivitas internet sangat cepat dan lengkap.
7. Baterai awet, memakai baterai Li-Ion 2800 mAH battery yang mampu dalam situasi bicara hingga 17 jam. Agar baterai lebih awet, Samsung Galaxy S5 ini dilengkapi dengan fitur Ultra Power Saving Mode untuk menghemat dan memperpanjang daya baterai. Fitur ini akan mengubah layar menjadi hitam putih dan menonaktifkan fitur-fitur tidak perlu untuk meminimalkan konsumsi daya baterai.
8. Varian warna yang menarik, yaitu warna coklat, merah, biru serta putih.

Dan masih sangat banyak kecanggihan-kecanggihan lainnya dari Samsung Galaxy S5. Namun, disamping berbagai kecanggihan di atas. Tentu saja ponsel ini masih memiliki kekurangan. Diantaranya adalah :

1. Ukuran ponsel yang terlalu besar sehingga menyebabkan ponsel ini kurang nyaman jika disimpan di dalam saku.
2. Tidak memiliki fitur radio fm.
3. Kamera depan yang hanya memiliki resolusi 2MP.
4. Harga yang mahal dikhususkan untuk kalangan menengah ke atas.

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Tips Memilih Obat Cacing yang Aman

Bagi sebagian orang terkadang cacingan dianggap hal yang remeh. Padahal cacingan sangat merugikan sehingga tidak bisa dianggap remeh. Cacingan dapat menyebabkan penurunan kondisi kesehatan, daya tahan tubuh, gizi dan kecerdasan. Juga dapat menyebabkan kehilangan karbohidrat, darah dan protein. 

Untuk menghindari hal-hal tersebut semakin parah, kita perlu segera menghentikannya dengan cara mengobati. Sebelum mengobati cacingan, kita juga perlu mengetahui gejala-gejala yang timbul sehingga dapat menentukan obat cacing yang cocok dan aman untuk kita.

Kadang-kadang cacingan tidak memiliki gejala yang khas, tetapi sebagian penderitanya memiliki gejala-gejala kurangnya nafsu makan, perut menjadi buncit, badan lesu dan tampak kurus. Gejala-gejala khusus cacingan dapat dibedakan menurut cacing penyebab penyakitnya. Anda dapat melihat selengkapnya di Macam-macam Gejala Cacingan.

Secara garis besar, cara kerja obat cacing dibagi menjadi dua, yaitu melumpuhkan syaraf otot cacing dan menghalangi proses pertumbuhan energi cacing. Cara kerja yang pertama akan mengakibatkan cacing lumpuh sehingga dengan mudah dikeluarkan dari tubuh bersama dengan feses. Sedangkan, cara kerja kedua menyebabkan cacing kehilangan energi dan akhirnya mati.

Berikut ini adalah berbagai macam obat cacing yang dapat dijadikan alternatif untuk mengobati cacingan berdasarkan gejala-gejala yang timbul :
1. Combantrin

Isi : Pirantel Pamoat
Indikasi : Infeksi tunggal/campuran dari cacing gelang, cacing kremi, cacing tambang, cacing Trichostrongylus colubriformis dan orientalis.
Kontra indikasi : -
Efek samping : Sangat jarang terjadi (Sakit kepala, insomnia, mual, muntah, ruam kulit, diare, tidak nafsu makan)
Peringatan : Tidak untuk anak di bawah 2 tahun, ibu hamil, serta gangguan fungsi hati.

2. Konvermex

Isi : Pirantel Pamoat
Indikasi : Infeksi tunggal/campuran dari cacing gelang, cacing kremi, cacing tambang, cacing Trichostrongylus colubriformis dan orientalis.




3. Vermox

Isi : Mebendazol
Indikasi : Infeksi tunggal/campuran dari cacing kremi, cacing tambang, cacing gelang dan cacing cambuk.
Kontra indikasi : Ibu hamil, ibu menyusui.
Efek samping : Kadang sakit perut, diare, reaksi hipersensitiv.
Peringatan : Tidak untuk anak di bawah 2 tahun, ibu hamil serta ibu menyusui. Cacing gelang kadang bermigrasi keluar melalui hidung/mulut selama pengobatan pada anak dengan infeksi berat.

4. Filarzan
Isi : Dietil karbamazin sitrat
Indikasi : Filariasis (Penyakit kaki gajah), infeksi cacing gelang dan cacing tambang. Efektif untuk penyakit kaki gajah.
Kontra indikasi : Penyakit hati, ginjal yang berat dan ibu hamil.
Efek samping : Menyebabkan kambuhnya malaria, sakit kepala, mual, muntah.

Apabila Anda masih ragu-ragu atau bimbang menentukan obat cacing yang mana yang cocok dan aman untuk Anda. Anda dapat berkonsultasi dengan dokter Anda untuk menentukan obat cacing yang cocok dan aman.

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Macam-macam Gejala Cacingan

Kadang-kadang cacingan tidak memiliki gejala yang khas, tetapi sebagian penderitanya memiliki gejala-gejala kurangnya nafsu makan, perut menjadi buncit, badan lesu dan tampak kurus. Sedangkan, gejala-gejala khusus cacingan dapat dibedakan menurut cacing penyebab penyakitnya.

1. Gejala Penyakit Cacing Gelang
    1) Rasa tidak enak pada perut, mual, sering kembung (gangguan lambung) dan muntah-muntah.
    2) Hilangnya nafsu makan.
    3) Kejang perut diselingi dengan diare.
    4) Demam.
    5) Kurangnya gizi sehingga berat badan turun.

2. Gejala Penyakit Cacing Tambang
    1) Ruam menonjol yang terasa gatal di tempat masuknya larva cacing pada kulit.
    2) Gangguan pencernaan berupa mual, muntah, diare dan nyeri di ulu hati.
    3) Demam.
    4) Batuk dan mengi (bengek).
    5) Pusing, nyeri di kepala.
    6) Kurangnya zat besi dan rendahnya protein di dalam darah sehingga menyebabkan anemia.
    7) Kelelahan dan berat badan turun.

3. Gejala Penyakit Cacing Cambuk
    1) Nyeri di ulu hati.
    2) Hilangnya nafsu makan.
    3) Diare.
    4) Anemia.

4. Gejala Penyakit Cacing Kremi
    1) Gatal di sekitar dubur terutama pada malam hari.
    2) Gelisah.
    3) Sukar tidur/insomnia.

5. Gejala Penyakit Cacing Pita
    1) Gangguan lambung.
    2) Anemia.
    3) Keluhan seperti sakit perut dan diare.
    4) Hilangnya nafsu makan.
    5) Sakit kepala.
    6) Alergi.

6. Gejala Penyakit Kaki Gajah
    Gejala Akut berupa :
    1) Demam berulang-ulang selama 3-5 hari. Demam dapat hilang bila istirahat dan muncul lagi setelah
        bekerja berat.
    2) Pembengkakan kalenjar getah bening (tanpa ada luka) di daerah lipatan paha, ketiak yang tampak
        kemerahan, panas dan sakit.
    3) Pembesaran tungkai, lengan, buah dada, buah zakar yang terlihat kemerahan dan terasa panas.
    4) Radang saluran kalenjar getah bening yang terasa panas dan sakit yang menjalar dari pangkal kaki atau
        pangkal lengan ke ujung.
    5) Filariasis abses akibat seringnya menderita pembengkakan kalenjar getah bening, dapat pecah dan
        mengeluarkan nanah serta darah.
 
  Gejala Kronis berupa pembesaran yang menetap pada tungkai, lengan, buah dada dan buah zakar.

Nah, gejala-gejala manakah yang terjadi pada Anda? Tenang saja, Anda dapat mengobatinya dengan obat cacing yang sesuai dengan gejala. Baca selengkapnya di Tips Memilih Obat Cacing yang Aman.

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The Secret of Key lime

What is Key lime? The Key lime is a citrus species  with a globose fruit, that is yellow when ripe but usually picked green commercially. It is smaller and seedier, with a higher acidity, a stronger aroma, and a thinner rind, than that of the Persian lime. It is valued for its unique flavor compared to other limes, with the Key lime usually having a more tart and bitter flavor. 

The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is best known as the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie. It is also known as West Indian lime, bartender’s lime, Omani lime, or Mexican lime, the latter classified as a distinct race with a thicker skin and darker green color. Philippine varieties have various names, including dayap and bilolo.

But although this fruit is small, it has a lot of benefits. Below are some benefits from Key lime :

1. Improving the Performance of Digestion

Consuming Key lime mixed in a glass of warm water will give a good effect on the digestive process. It stimulates and activates the body's entire digestive process, helping you stay healthy and active.

2. Increase Endurance

The content of vitamin C in Key lime will provide protection against diseases caused by cold and various other disease. With increased immune to maintain and protect the body from infection and disease.

3. Inhibits Aging 

Content of Vitamin C in the Key lime acts as a natural antioxidant. So, the body will fights a dangerous free radicals to the body that causes a lot of damage to your skin. If you want youthful face, then drink a glass of warm Key lime will make you fight wrinkles as a result of premature aging. 

4. Lose Weight 

Weight watchers often recommend to start the day with a glass of warm Key lime water. In addition to providing a feeling of fullness, lime juice also provide fiber and vitamin C which helps to lose weight. 

5. Treat Cough 

A lime washed, squeezed, mixed with 1 tablespoon honey and a little salt, stir well and filtered. Drink 2-3 times a day until healed.

6. Eliminate Acne 

One sliced Key lime and then rub on to the skin. 

7. Body Slimming 

Add the lime juice into a cup of green tea. Drink this mixture every morning and evening. Do it every day. 

8. Reduce Blackheads

Rubbing lime juice over the face that there are many blackheads. Do it at night and leave it overnight. So, you can rinse the next morning. Do it every day for maximum results.

9. Lifting Dead Skin Cells

Content of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) in Key lime can carry the dead skin cells that are in our face. This has been demonstrated by the wide range of research. Clean skin can makes the pores breathing more freely. Support the formation of new healthy skin, and keeping skin elasticity. For maximum results, use pure Key lime and apply to the skin with the help of cotton.

10. Disorders Menstruation 

3 tablespoons of lime juice plus 1 tablespoon honey and 2 glasses of hot water. Stir well. Drink while warm. Do it three times a day.

Source :

1.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_lime

2.  http://www.dnaberita.com/berita-90724-30-manfaat-jeruk-nipis-untuk-kesehatan-dan-obat-.html

3.  http://www.indonews.co.id/1000-khasiat-dan-manfaat-jeruk-nipis-bagi-kesehatan-dan-kecantikan/

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Apa Itu Kolesterol?

Menurut Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Kolesterol secara kimia adalah lemak yang menyerupai alkohol, berkilau seperti mutiara, terdapat di dalam sel tubuh manusia dan hewan, terutama sel saraf dan otak, mempunyai peranan penting dalam pengangkutan lemak dan pembuatan hormon. Juga bisa diartikan steroid yg banyak terdapat dalam minyak dan lemak hewan, kuning telur, jaringan saraf, empedu dan batu empedu. Kolesterol juga berarti lemak yang biasa terdapat dalam darah, otak, empedu, dan batu empedu.

Lalu apakah kolesterol itu berbahaya? Jawabannya adalah bisa ya dan tidak. Kolesterol sendiri berfungsi untuk membantu proses biokimiawi dalam tubuh. Namun, terlalu banyak kolesterol juga tidak baik. Karena sebenarnya kolesterol yang kita butuhkan dalam tubuh hanya sedikit. Kolesterol memiliki dua jenis, antara lain :

1.   LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) - Adalah  lemak dengan molekul kecil pengangkut lemak dari hati ke sel-sel. Lemak ini adalah lemak yang sering kita sebut sebagai kolesterol jahat. Mengapa demikian? Karena bila terlalu banyak, akan menyebabkan sumbatan arteri karena menumpuknya lemak di dinding pembuluh yang mengalirkan darah ke jantung dan otak. Lemak ini kemudian mengental, mengeras, dan akhirnya membentuk plak. Kondisi ini dinamakan atherosklerosis. 

Bila plak tersebut menyumbat pembuluh darah jantung, maka Anda akan merasakan nyeri dada dan juga berisiko terkena serangan jantung. Apabila pembuluh darah otak yang tersumbat, maka Anda berisiko untuk terkena stroke. Sangat jahat bukan?

2.  HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) - Adalah lemak dengan molekul besar pengangkut kolesterol dari sel-sel untuk kembali ke hati. Lemak ini adalah lemak yang sering kita sebut sebagai kolesterol baik. Mengapa demikian? Karena lemak ini dapat mengikis LDL sehingga dapat mencegah atherosklerosis, yaitu penyempitan dan pengerasan pembuluh darah akibat menumpuknya bahan berlemak, seperti lemak, kolesterol, kalsium dan zat lainnya.

Jumlah kolesterol total dalam darah sebaiknya tidak melebihi 200 mg/100 ml darah. Bagi sebagian besar orang, tingkat LDL yang disarankan adalah tidak melebihi 100 mg/dL. Tingkat LDL tinggi merupakan faktor risiko terjadinya stroke dan penyakit jantung, yang merupakan dua penyebab utama kematian. 

Pedoman kolesterol terbaru merekomendasikan untuk menurunkan tingkat kolesterol jahat (LDL) menjadi 70 mg/dL bila terdapat faktor risiko penyakit kardiovaskular seperti menderita tekanan darah tinggi, diabetes, obesitas, memiliki orang tua dan kerabat dekat yang mengidap penyakit jantung koroner atau stroke pada usia relatif muda (kurang dari 55 tahun). Walaupun mungkin ada sedikit perbedaan untuk nilai tersebut menurut usia, jenis kelamin dan ras. Anda dapat mengetahui jumlah kolesterol total, LDL, dan HDL Anda melalui pemeriksaan darah.

Sumber : 

http://kardioipdrscm.com/5765/artikel/apa-bedanya-kolesterol-jahat-dan-kolesterol-baik/#sthash.TEHDvKME.dpuf

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The Legend of Toba Lake [Sumatera Utara, Indonesia]

In a village in Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently worked the farm although not extensive. He can be self-sufficient from their work tireless. Actually he became old enough to marry, but he still chose to live alone. 

In a sunny morning, the farmer was fishing in the river. "Hopefully today I got a big fish," muttered the farmer. Some time after the hook is thrown, the hook looks rocking. He immediately pulled the hook. The farmer was cheered with joy after receiving a sizeable fish.

He was amazed at the beautiful colors of fish scales. The fish scales yellow gold reddish. Both round and protruding eyes flashing amazing. "Wait, don't eat me and I will be willing to accompany you if you don't eat me." The farmer was shocked to hear the voice of the fish. Due to the shock, the fish fell to the ground. Then not long, the fish was transformed into a beautiful young woman. "Was I Dreaming?," Muttered the farmer.

"Don't be scared sir, I'm also a human being like you. I am deeply indebted to you for saving me from the curse of the Gods," the girl said. "My name is Princess, I don't mind to be your wife," said the girl as urgent. Farmers even then nodded. They then become husband and wife. However, there is a promise that has been agreed, that they shouldn't tell that the origins Princess from a fish. If the promise is breached there will be a terrible disaster.

After reached the village, the villagers saw the beautiful girl with the farmers. "He might be an angel coming down from heaven," they muttered. Farmers feel very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continues to work to earn a living by cultivating rice paddies and fields with a diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and tenacity, the farmer in his life without shortcomings. Many people envy, and they spread the bad suspicion that could topple the success of farmers. "I know it must maintain Farmer spirits!" Someone said to her friend. It reached the ears Farmer and Princess. But they don't feel offended, even more diligent work.

A year later, Farmer and his wife happiness increases, because the Farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. He was given name Putera. They happiness don't make them forget themselves. Putera grow into a healthy and strong child. He became a good boy but a little naughty. He has a habit of making wonder his parents, which is always hungry. The food should be eaten three of them can be eaten alone.

Over time, Putera always annoy his father. If told to help parents work, he always refused. The farmer's wife always reminds farmers to be patient over their child behavior. "Yes, I will be patient, even though he was our son!" The farmer said to his wife. "Thankfully, kanda think like that. Kanda was a husband and a good father," said Princess to her husband.

Indeed, people said, patience has limits. This was experienced by the Farmers. One day, Putera got the task delivering food and drinks to the fields where his father was working. But the Putera didn't fulfilling his duty. Farmers waiting for the arrival of his son, while holding thirsty and hungry. He went straight home. He saw Putera was playing ball. Farmers became angry he pinched his son ear. "Children do not know lucky! Not know yourself! Fish child!," The vituperation Farmers unwittingly uttered the taboo.

After farmer spoke those words, instantly the child and his wife vanished. Without a trace and trail. From the former stamping his feet, a sudden gush of water are very heavy and getting heavier. Farmers village and surrounding villages submerged. Water overflowed very high and wide so as to form a lake. And finally forming a lake. The lake was eventually known as Lake Toba. Meanwhile, a small island in the middle known as Samosir Island.

Source: http://cerita-daerah.blogspot.com/2011/05/legenda-danau-toba.html

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The Paradise Island Bali Indonesia

Bali is just one of the many small islands of Indonesia, but without a doubt, it is one of the most famous islands of Indonesia. Bali is frequently referred to as "The Paradise Island" because of its reputation in the world as a tropical paradise of untold beautiful nature, idyllic mood and never ending fascination. The island is also known as "The Island of Gods" because worship colors every facet of life among the Hindu Balinese in their daily activities.

Bali occupies an area of only about 6,000 square kilometers. The longest distance is about 140 kilometers. Bali is located just off the eastern tip of Java, from which it is separated by the narrow Bali Straits. Immediately to its east is the island of Lombok, across the Lombok straits. On the south and north side of the island is flanked by the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, respectively. The island lies eight degrees south of the equator.

Hills and mountains fill the central parts of the island, running along an east-west axis which is naturally adorned by beautiful lakes and rivers winding slowly to the clean sea water. The highest mountain in Bali is Mount Agung (3,142 m) where the Besakih Mother Temple is located on its slope. 

The island of Bali is a province of Indonesia, and is administered by a governor. With a population of approximately three million people and most of them are Hindu, Bali is one of the most densely populated territories of Indonesia.The province of Bali consists of eight regencies and a municipality of Denpasar which is also the capital city of Bali.

The Balinese warm hospitality comes naturally which is believed will be not encountered elsewhere. Bali has become very famous for tourist and artists from all over the world since the 1920's. They have been coming to Bali since that time, when air travel was in its infancy and sea travel was considered extravagant.

Bali nowadays has become one of the most popular and interesting tourist destination in central Indonesia and has been appointed by the government to be the center and pilot project of tourism development. Current statistics show over a million international visitors come to Bali annually and most of them disembark at Ngurah Rai International Airport and some at Benoa and Padangbai ports on cruise ships. Those arriving by overland from Java disembark at Gilimanuk port in west Bali.

Bali has a great range of accommodation from very basic homestays up to international five star/diamond class hotels spread out on the beach resorts of Nusa Dua, Sanur, Jimbaran, Kuta, Candidasa, Lovina and the mountain resorts of Bedugul, Kintamani, and also at the wonderful rice field area of Ubud (art village). A wide range of day tours are available to the main temples and other sightseeing locations. Besides the local Bemo transport system, extensive tourist coaches operate throughout the island.

For the sport lovers a wide selection of marine sports like surfing, diving, fishing, cruising, etc., adventure tours like white water rafting, cycling, trekking, etc. and international standard golf courses are available.

Bali is also an ideal venue for shoppers, offering an amazing wide range of quality items at reasonable prices including leather goods, clothing using traditional fabrics, wood carvings and antiques as well as gold and silver works. The Balinese have always been famous for their superb craftsmanship in a variety of materials: stone, wood, silver and even bone. 

They are also famous for their paintings and textiles. Craft skills are applied in a multitude styles from the purely traditional to avant-garde and those can be easily found at the art & souvenir shops throughout the island. Duty free goods can also be found at selected duty free shops.

For detailed information, please visit :

http://indonesia.travel/en/destination/73/bali

Source:

1. http://www.ramatours.com/bali.shtml

2. http://www.google.com
3. http://www.travellingbali.com

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Last Paradise in Raja Ampat Islands Indonesia

The roaring engines fixed to a large wooden boat are finally quiet. Nothing can be heard but the rifting little waves, lapping against the vibrant paint on the sides of the vessel that gracefully slows down. Native birds hop on the tip of a small tree in one of the deserted islands in the distance.

  Raja Ampat or ‘Four Kings’, is the name given to these islands and comes from a local myth. The four major islands found here are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock paintings), Salawati, and Batanta.

Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world’s best marine sights. Two days earlier, some of these travelers had been at a deafening corner of a tourist trap in Bali. Once they took their flight to the bird head of the island of Papua everything changed as they embarked on a diving tour of a lifetime. In the Raja Ampat islands, divers can explore vertical underwater walls. The thrill of drift diving is another great challenge. These are the awesome experiences you will find in Raja Ampat.

Meanwhile, on this tour several divers were well equipped and looked advanced. The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75% of the world's species live here. When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery.

Others prefer to remain in silence taking in the overwhelming sight of so many islands with crystal clear water that softly brushes over the white sandy beaches. "Disini bagus!", says the friendly local guide who had been appointed by the tour operator who runs an eco-lodge in Raja Ampat, indicating that they have arrived at one of the most fantastic diving sites.

On other days, this guide is just a simple fisherman. The local fishermen here are accustomed to foreigners and are friendly, especially when offered pinang (betel nuts) or some sweet candies. These are very popular and offering these sweets is considered polite and a good way to win an instant smile. The fishermen usually eat this snack during Para-para Pinang, or social chatting and exchanging funny stories while chewing Pinang. In many respects, like nature, culture, and history, these fishermen are closer to the Moluccas.

"No doubt about it, Raja Ampat is definitely the richest place for fish that I have ever been." -Dr G.R. Allen

"I was like a five-year-old, seeing a reef for the very first time. I was awestruck, held by the incredible power of this richest reef. We must, with all available resources, preserve the beauty of Raja Ampat. This may be the last frontier." -Michael Aw

"I love the people, I love the diving, it's super! I've never been for a second time to the same dive destination but now I'm thinking about going back for the third time! Should I say more?" -Peter van Dalen

While the landscape may look like a dream, this is not an illusion. As you embark on your dive, the phrase "Attention to detail" takes on new meaning as pigmy seahorses swim around your fingers. Manta Rays and wobbegongs will glide right by you.

 Tuna fish, giant trevallies, snappers, and even barracudas are there to complete your underwater "meeting list". Not to mention the friendly assistant of the dugong, and a busy colleague, the turtle.  Natural and untouched beauty is the main attraction here. With no unnecessary adages, the sky, the lush islands, the sea, and everything above and under it is genuinely saying "Welcome to Raja Ampat Islands, your personal Disneyland of diving sites".

Raja Ampat Conservation Area is home to 1,511 species of reef fish in the Bird’s Head Seascape; 1,320 species of reef fish in Raja Ampat; 75% of all known coral species in the world;
10 times the number of hard coral species found in the entire Caribbean; In the Birds Head Seascape there 600 species of hard coral recorded; 5 species of endangered sea turtles; 57 species of Mantis Shrimp; 13 species of Marine Mammals; And 27 species of endemic reef fish found only in that area.

For detailed information, please visit :

http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/248/raja-ampat

Source:

1. www.iriandiving.com

2. www.google.com

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Paradise of Diving and Snorkeling in Bunaken National Marine Park Indonesia

 General Information

The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 89,065 hectares, 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is the aquatic ecosystem that attracts most naturalists.

The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27-29 C) and harbor some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Pick any of group of interest - corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera or species is bound to be astonishingly high. For example, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken. The park has around 70 genera of corals; compare this to a mere 10 in Hawaii. Although the exact number of fish species is unknown, it may be slightly higher than in the Philippines, where 2,500 species, or nearly 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific, are found.

Oceanic currents may explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park is such a treasure trove of biodiversity. Northeasterly currents generally sweep through the park but abundant counter currents and gyros related to lunar cycles are believed to be a trap for free swimming larvae. This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island, lying in the heart of the park. A snorkeler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot over 33 species of butterfly fish and numerous types of groupers, damsels, wrasses and gobies. The gobies, smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins that allow them to attach to hard surfaces, are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park.

Biologists believe that the abundance of hard corals is crucial in maintaining the high levels of diversity in the park. Hard corals are the architects of the reefs, without them, numerous marine organisms would be homeless and hungry. Many species of fish are closely associated with particular types of corals (folious, branching, massives, etc.) for shelter and egg-laying. Others, like the enormous Bumphead Parrotfish, Balbometopon muricatum, are "coralivores" and depend on hard corals for their sustenance. Bony mouth parts fused into an impressive "beak" allow these gregarious fish to crunch corals like roasted peanuts.

Some 20,000 people live on the natural resources of Bunaken National Marine Park. Although there are inevitable conflicts between resource protection and use by people, the Indonesian government is taking a fairly unusual and pragmatic approach to park management. The idea is to promote wise resource use while preventing overexploitation. Local communities, government officials, dive resort operators, local nature groups, tourists and scientists have played an active role in developing exclusive zones for diving, wood collection, fishing and other forms of utilization. If successful, Bunaken Marine Park will stand as an important example of how Sulawesi, and the rest of Indonesia, can work to protect its natural resources.

Accommodation and Transfer

On the island you have the choice amongst a number of homestays, with rates starting at around Rp 80.000,00 per day and person include full board. If you only go for the cheapest option don't complain afterwards if the water in your bathroom doesn't get filled up regularly, or food isn't quite as nice as you had hoped for. Life in North Sulawesi in general isn't as cheap as in other regions of Indonesia, and most things on Bunaken have to be brought in from Manado. Depending on the season even fish can be pretty expensive. Better think twice before you try to bargain down prices which are already cheap; for the locals it could mean the difference between being able to eat 3 or only 2 meals a day, or buying school books for the children or not.
Some of the dive operations on Bunaken are offering more upmarket accommodation, even hot showers (Living Colors, Cha Cha Nature Resort).

Some homestays on Bunaken:

Pangalisang Beach: Lorenso's Homestay, Liang Beach: Panorama, Nelson's, Papa Boa. There are a lot more...

For detailed information, please visit:
http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/33/bunaken

Notes: The public boats from Manado to Bunaken are leaving daily around 2 p.m. (depending on tide), except Sundays, from Pasar Jengki near Manado harbor. Back from Bunaken to Manado usually early in the morning, around 7-8 a.m. Even on Sundays there might be boats, just go to the harbor and ask people there. To charter a boat is about Rp. 150,000 - 200,000 OW. If you want to go to Siladen it is better to inquire first at the harbor, but usually there are several boats as well. The fare to Siladen is also Rp 15.000,00

Source : 

1. http://www.sulawesi-info.com/bunaken.php

2. http://www.google.com

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3 Main Keys of Succes

Of course everyone wants to be successful. Before we reach the success, we had to have a key so that we can achieve it. The definition of success itself is very diverse, depending on where the angle of view. Here are some of the kinds of success definition of success world figures :

1 . Winston Churchill :

"Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm."

2 . Jim Rohn :

"Success is doing ordinary Things extraordinarily well."

3 . George Sheehan :

"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will up to become the person you believe you were meant to be. "

Everyone has their own definition of success. Some people say that success isn't an achievement. However, some others say that it is an achievement.

Whatever the definition of success, in my opinion they're all the same. In essence there is nothing wrong because everyone have their own viewpoint on success.

According to Andrie Wongso (an Indonesian motivator), there are 3 main keys that we must have to achieve the success. 3 main keys are:

1. Dare to Determining the Target

The ability of each person aren't the same. So that each person would have their own targets. If you want to be successful, determine the target you want to achieve from now on.

2. Dare to start Stepping

After determining the target you want to achieve, don't forget to start stepping. Don't just dare to set a target and then not dare to start stepping. The first step is very difficult. However, steps that you'll do, not always have to be a big step. Because of the small steps that if done continuously, then it is a big step.

3. Consistent and full of Tenacity

The final key to success is to stay consistent and full of tenacity and fight to achieve the goal. Stay consistent in stepping. Must be always remember what your original target. If you fail, then you have to fight from the beginning again. Don't ever give up to fight. If you fail again, you have to fight again, fight again and continued until the target you want to achieve can be realized.

Let's achieve our success. Don't let it just stay in our dreams. From now, dare to set targets, dare to stepping and stay consistent and tenacious. Success is everyone's right. Success is in our hands. If they can be successful, we also can do it!

Source: 

1.httttp://www.andriewongso.com/articles/details/11286/Tiga-Kunci-Utama-Sukses

2.http://suksesitubebas.com/2013/04/28/sukses-adalah-11-definisi-sukses-terpopuler-dari-tokoh-sukses-dunia/

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3 Kunci Utama Sukses

Semua orang tentu saja ingin sukses. Sebelum kita mencapai sukses tentu saja kita harus memiliki kunci agar kita dapat mencapainya. Defini sukses sendiri sangat beraneka ragam, tergantung darimana sudut pandangnya. Berikut adalah beberapa macam definisi sukses dari tokoh-tokoh sukses dunia :

1.     Winston Churchill:

“Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.”

Sukses adalah kegagalan demi kegagalan tanpa kehilangan antusiasme.

2.   Jim Rohn:

“Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”

Sukses adalah melakukan hal-hal biasa secara luar biasa.

3.  George Sheehan:

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”

Sukses adalah memiliki keberanian, tekad, dan kemauan  untuk menjadi orang yang percaya bahwa Anda ditakdirkan untuk menjadi sukses.

Setiap orang memiliki definisi sukses mereka sendiri. Sebagian orang berkata bahwa sukses itu bukanlah suatu pencapaian. Akan tetapi, sebagian orang yang lain berkata bahwa sukses itu adalah suatu pencapaian. 

Apapun definisi dari sukses, menurut saya sama saja. Pada intinya tidak ada yang salah karena semua orang memiliki sudut pandang masing-masing tentang sukses.

Menurut Andrie Wongso, ada 3 kunci utama yang harus kita miliki untuk mencapai kesuksesan. 3 kunci utama tersebut antara lain :

1.   Berani Menentukan Target

Kemampuan masing-masing orang tidaklah sama. Sehingga setiap orang tentu memiliki target mereka masing-masing. Jika Anda ingin sukses, tentukan target yang ingin Anda capai mulai dari sekarang. 

2.   Berani Memulai Melangkah

Setelah menentukan target yang ingin Anda capai, jangan lupa untuk mulai melangkah. Jangan hanya berani menentukan target lalu tidak berani untuk mulai melangkah. Langkah pertama memang sangat sulit. Namun, langkah yang akan Anda lakukan tidak selalu harus sebuah langkah yang besar. Karena dari langkah-langkah yang kecil jika dilakukan terus menerus, maka itu adalah sebuah langkah yang besar.

3.   Konsisten dan Penuh Keuletan

Kunci terakhir untuk menuju sukses adalah tetap konsisten dan penuh keuletan serta berjuang untuk mencapai tujuan. Tetap konsisten dalam melangkah. Harus selalu ingat apa target awal Anda. Jika Anda gagal, maka Anda harus berjuang dari awal lagi. Jangan pernah menyerah dalam berjuang. Jika Anda gagal lagi, Anda harus berjuang lagi, berjuang lagi dan berjuang terus hingga target yang ingin Anda capai dapat terwujud.

Mari kita raih kesuksesan kita. Jangan biarkan sukses itu hanya tinggal dalam mimpi kita. Mulai dari sekarang berani untuk menentukan target, berani melangkah dan tetap konsisten dan ulet. Sukses adalah hak setiap orang. Sukses ada di tangan kita. Jika mereka bisa sukses, kita juga pasti bisa!

Sumber: 

1.http://www.andriewongso.com/articles/details/11286/Tiga-Kunci-Utama-Sukses

2.http://suksesitubebas.com/2013/04/28/sukses-adalah-11-definisi-sukses-terpopuler-dari-tokoh-sukses-dunia/

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