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Java civilization boasts of complex artistic traditional architecture that stands the test of time. But people often forget that Java is not only home to the Javanese and Sundanese. One of the least known ethnic groups is the Osing Banyuwangi.

After a journey of temple hopping across Java, I finished in Banyuwangi, my last stop on the eastern end of Java before crossing the Strait of Bali. Naturally, one of the first things I asked the locals about when I arrived was the architecture. After learning that the so-called "Desa Wisata Osing" I was so happy to visit was neither Desa (village), nor a place to Wisata (tourist attraction) nor did he show anything particularly Osing, the hotel manager told me to knock on the door of a stranger a few blocks away.

I found myself in Sanggar Genjah Arum, 4000 a square meter of property that displayed centenary al fresco Osing houses in the middle of a lush garden. flexible bamboo angklung music played by the top of a bamboo tower height at the entrance, from which a 360 ° view of the surrounding rice fields, coffee plantations and the village is visible .

The owner property, Setiawan "Iwan" Subekti, collected Osing houses since 1997, to save them from being sold to Balinese craftsmen who take them and recycle them in the luxury furniture for the market 'export.

Iwan is an owner of a coffee plantation and a taste of the internationally renowned coffee, so he welcomes permanently coffee lovers in his house. One of the striking features of the property is an elegant coffee bar decorated with traditional ornaments Osing like Gandrung and barong .

"These houses are made of wood and old Benda are three to five generations," said Iwan. Benda ( Artocarpus elasticus ), also known as Brazilian Terap or rubber, is native to the western half of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Banyuwangi used to be wooded Benda. Benda wood can remain intact for over 100 years, grow to 45 meters in ideal wild (or generally up to nine meters in Java) does not break easily or fold, and naturally repels termites. Bell used for building houses are traditionally harvested a year in advance by splitting the tree trunk for sap and letting him bleed slowly to death. This process makes it exceptionally rugged woods.

The Osing house consists of the frame Benda , which can be conveniently disassembled, transported and reassembled. The pillars are attached to a foundation in the ground, and the support of a trellis frame for clay tile roof. No nails are used to fix, only pegs. Yet construction is curiously strong Iwan keeps a miniature model of the image of the house, which is strong enough to support the weight of an adult climbing on top

Typically, the house is divided into three sections :. The porch, bedroom and kitchen. The porch is usually used as al fresco lounge where guests are entertained and community discussions take place. The room is traditionally enclosed within the walls of woven bamboo called gedhék pipil . They do not require windows because the warps and wefts of the wall to allow air to enter for sufficient ventilation. Alternatively, Iwan also modifies some of its houses with ornate wooden walls.

With origins traceable to the Majapahit era, Osing architecture and design blends perfectly Javanese, Balinese, Chinese, Islamic, Hindu-Buddhist and pagan elements in a dynamic look, but graceful. Timbul, an elder from Kemiren, Osing explained that the house and its ornaments are loaded with Osing the philosophy of marriage and family

"There are many types of houses Osing :. The cerocogan rainfly , the baresan triple roof , and the quadruple roof tikelbalung . the cerocogan is generally built for young men and women in their late teens . at the time, higher education has not been very common among Osing, for young men and women fall in love and get married, "said Timbul.

"The baresan symbolizes conflict and temptations after the wedding. Happiness is not automatic in a marriage because spouses have to work out and resolve to get through that test come their way. and if they do, they have children and grandchildren later, making their full house. this is what the tikelbalung is all about, "continued the former.

The Osing are descendants of citizens of Blambangan a Hindu kingdom 13th to the 18th century that survived the great Majapahit Empire and long resisted the East India Company. At that time, the spread of Islam and the battle for the local colonial and royal power in Java led Hindus to migrate to the east of Bali, making Blambangan (now Banyuwangi) a buffer zone.

According Timbul, when the Dutch invaded in the 18th century to serve Blambangan Balinese Hindu ethnic groups Nusantara conspired to protect each other. The Dutch would question their targets before attacking to check if they were Balinese, which would meet the target " O sing ... sing ngelawan. " ( "Oh, no ... I do not fight not against you. ")

the Dutch let go of each person who answered this and assumed that they belong to an unknown tribe called" Osing "-where in fact, these people could be Javanese, Balinese, Madurese, or anything else. the "Osing" has since been identified as one people, mostly converted to Islam, and speak a distinct language related to both Javanese and Balinese.

Can -be it is because of this deliberate will to unite this harmony becomes crucial concept in home Osing. A sloping roof down symbolizes humility and courtesy in society Osing. Bamboo or wooden walls symbolize modesty and simplicity. the Semanggi (clover) ornament symbolizes peace and happiness in a well-fed household. The selimpetan (sunflower with swastika) symbolizes eternal love of a man and a woman. The Kawung symbolizes loyalty and satisfaction in one partner for life. And the sun symbolizes the bright hope, warmth and joy in the household.

Other things to enjoy in the home of Iwan include sites neighbors plowing the rice fields with a pair of Balinese cattle, demonstrations of weaving fabric plantain fibers, vintage collection of Iwan coffee roasting and brewing equipment, and of course the tasting of rare blends of coffees and teas Iwan while listening to his collection of jazz records. If you're lucky, you might also be accompanied by other friends of Iwan, many artists from Banyuwangi who are happy to share a local perspective on history and culture.

Sanggar Genjah Arum (home Setiawan Subekti)
Desa Kemiren
Kecamatan Glagah
Banyuwangi
East Java

Eastern Indonesia is a kingdom of a million wonders. A region rich in scenic landscapes, biodiversity and ancestral traditions, much of eastern Indonesia remains relatively pure by modern forces. Yet at the same time, this raises the other side of reality: infrastructure, education and literacy remain major challenges,

Nila Tanzil - photo by Wahyudi Tan

These challenges drew the heart of 37-year-old Nila Tanzil. She fell in love with the beauty of eastern Indonesia during his post as communications consultant for a joint venture to protect the Komodo National Park. At the time, Nila often traveled in the villages around Flores and spent time with local children, whose extracurricular activities were playing mainly at the beach or collect firewood.

Today Nila opened 26 libraries all over eastern Indonesia. Some of these natural waterfronts magnificent libraries prospects, and are housed in colonial historical buildings, local ritual houses and village art workshops. These libraries, called Taman Pelangi Bacaan ( "Rainbow Reading Gardens") became a sanctuary of literacy for children aged 6-12, who come to read with enthusiasm.

But it was not always like that. In 09, when Nila came to Flores, she learned that literacy among schoolchildren was surprisingly low. Nusatenggara Timur happens to be the province with the highest rate of illiteracy, the lowest scores on national exams, and the enormous challenges in infrastructure and the education system.

"Children learn to spell, because they were in first grade, but many remain illiterate well into the third year," said Nila. "A college professor told me about an illiterate student. I thought, how a college student could even take the exam for primary school without being literate? It turned out that the student had attended by any teacher during the exam, which whisper answers to him. "

Nila knew she had to do something for the children of eastern Indonesia. Understanding that education is the key to this change, Nila decided to go for a need that has long remained unmet: literacy. "Books are windows to the world," Nila said. "I want them like literacy and fall in love with books. But how are they to fall in love with books if the books are not there yet? Many Indonesians East are struggling to put food on the table, even to make books available. "

After launching the idea in November 09, the first Taman Pelangi Bacaan open to Rowe, Manggarai Barat. In addition to Flores and other islands in the Komodo National Park , libraries are now found in remote villages in Lombok, Sumbawa, Timor, Bandanaira and South Sulawesi. These libraries are run by volunteers mainly composed of local teachers.

"It is called Pelangi because this project involves many ethnicities, races and colors, like a rainbow. Put them together and you end up with something beautiful, united in a mission to nurture literacy among Indonesian children in Eastern and light it, "added Nila.

Nila with children at the opening of Taman Pelangi Bacaan Messah island of Nusa Tenggara Timur

Nila said that the first step to get children to read books is to get close them. with schools are often far from villages, it is important to make it fun for them. for that children feel like they are doing more homework for school, Taman Pelangi Bacaan is stocked with fun illustrated books.

"I fell in love with books to read Donald duck and Bobo magazine," said Nila. "at least, even if the children can not not read, they take a book brightcoloured as Tintin or Asterix and Obelix. They turn the pages, curious with the story behind the pictures, and it would motivate them to read. "

" If children already like to read, they read anything, "said Nila. One day a father came to Nila, telling him that his son received 0% of its review of the science. the son has not learned the class answers, but an encyclopedia illustrated in Taman Pelangi Bacaan .

another day, the teachers said Nila the children of the compositions in the Indonesian improve examination because now their plots are clearer and vocabulary increases. Nila calls these new "small victories", recalling that most native languages ​​of these children are not Indonesian and that their crops are mainly based on oral tradition.

when Nila first met the children and asked them what they aspire to be when they grow up, their answers were invariably "teaching" or "pastoral" . the only other occupations grew these children knew and fishing. But now, literacy has captured the imagination of children, helped to identify other business needs in their communities and encourage them to dream professions that are different from those of their parents. Other aspirations now heard of these children understand become engineers, architects, business owners, and writers.

Nila also remembers a time when children in the Komodo National Park could only dream of traveling to Labuan Bajo west Flores. "Not even in Bali," said Nila, who often shares her children photo trips abroad. "But now they dream of visiting faraway places like Thailand, Cambodia, Japan and the UK."

Nila believes that nourish literacy among children is a project of influence for a lifetime. "I hope that one day these children will receive scholarships, leave the village to go to college, become successful professionals out there, make their community proud, and return to develop their hometowns."

The children at one of the libraries Taman Pelangi Bacaan

Although Taman Pelangi Bacaan is intended to be an agent of change and progress in eastern Indonesia, Nila also aims to make it a place where local traditions continue to thrive. Taman Pelangi Bacaan holds storytelling programs where volunteers would read illustrated versions of local ancestral folklore or show them with origami. Some libraries also offer dance and traditional music lessons.

In order to move more than 20,000 books from 11 islands Taman Pelangi Bacaan is working with airlines and ship owners to rotate the collection between every six months libraries. Some locals even help carry books inside their trucks, cars and motorcycles.

"I am grateful to all the volunteers in eastern Indonesia and Jakarta, as well as those who have donated books. They are real people service, fighting in the forefront of Taman Bacaan Pelangi , "said Nila.

After running libraries as a personal project in his spare time, Nila recently decided to commit full time Taman Bacaan Pelangi . in addition , Nila wrote a book about his travels in Eastern Indonesia and its trip to paint the colors of literacy among children of the nation.

for more information on Taman Pelangi Bacaan, literacy in eastern Indonesia, volunteer or donate, visit www.tamanbacaanpelangi.com.

Leaving his village at the age of nine years and are in the streets of Jalan Diponegoro, the main street in Denpasar, alone and homeless, this is the story of Dana.

Dana pressed the good heartedness of others and one meal a day for a while until his entrepreneurial skills kicked in and he started to sell flowers to survive. About a year later, he got a job on a construction site Rp.45,000 winner a month. Surveying the street scenes on scaffolding above showed him another side of life. Dana could see a world of tourists and visitors from other countries and that tourism is booming all around him, so was his curiosity.

Realizing that he needed to learn and speak English, while progressing, he enrolled in an international English College. Tuition fees were Rp.30,000 a month and living on only Rp.15,000 a month has proven difficult. He knew at that time, the sacrifice would be worth it, and seven months later he graduated.

Dana then got a job as an office boy in a travel agency where he worked for five years to learn more about tourism and what was needed to be a tour guide. This led him to start his own business at age 17 and with the help of financial support from his friends, he was now his own boss and his way of being a business owner.

The year 05 was a pivotal year for Dana as he had a chance encounter with a businessman from Australia who has been running courses at one of the hotels five stars in Ubud. Rex Australia proved to be a major influence in Dana's life and his advice was to "keep planting the garden and butterflies come." This year, he also met the love of her life and married.

Shortly after this period, he started a tour company, and in 07, another chance encounter took place with some travel agents from Australia who took Dana in their world and helped him acquire some people well connected in the industry. Dana now has five vans and a very busy and successful business, so the butterflies have really happened.

a lot of experience Dana, and a very difficult life survive in the streets of Bali, he learned, but he will never forget the kindness he received from many people along the way and now wants to give back, training and education for young children through its "Chicken Little" curriculum of English in his local village. It also supports an orphanage in Tabanan and a determination to help other Balinese people to start their gardens more attractive in their world.

The amazing thing about this man is his attitude and wonderful sense of humor. It is an example of how tourism encourages the positive aspects of progress and growth in Bali.

Dana is always looking for English teaching volunteers to help with its small school of Chicken, a home school town on Sunday morning. Please contact him if you want to help and if someone needs a reliable guide, happy tour Dana can be reached at 0813387047 or dana@takeiteasybali.com

David is a Bali expatriate residents and organizes photography tours throughout Indonesia, specializing in Bali. www.davidmetcalfphotography.com

The title for this piece is perhaps somewhat ambiguous because it will revolve around the orangutans of Borneo Gibbons instead Proboscis monkeys or that region. The orangutan is, of course, a giant monkey and in many ways than one step removed (evolutionary speaking) of the human species.

Who can resist an orangutan? Well, a lot actually.

To start, try the companies producing palm oil or illegal loggers who are decimating magnificent forests of Borneo. The result of this is that the habitat of the orangutan is shrinking fast, and the habitats of all other living species trees like the roar of chainsaws and forests fall.

My particular theory is that the more people who make the trip to visit these critically endangered species, the more attention will be given to them.

There are two ways to see the orangutans, those in nature, or those in the many "rehabilitation" centers scattered throughout Sarawak and Kalimantan. Rehabilitation centers are the easiest, although I found it rather like circus antics with the almost scripted moment for worshiping tourists that flock to these power sanctuaries.

One of the easiest access is the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre a few miles outside the capital, Kuching. Here are 29 orangutans live in just 650 acres of preserved rainforest. Unfortunately for a company of this size, the area is far too small. They are nomads and usually pretty solitary creatures. Males rarely tolerate other males in their jungle land and in this particular center, aggression in older alpha male is increasingly common.

Rehabilitation is a wonderful concept, but it has not yet proven. Those in "captivity" have a contact with humans and naturally pick up unknown strains of bacteria for orangutans in the wild. Once released, it was found that wild orangutans succumb too easily to human diseases which they have no immunity.

That said, if you ever had the experience of seeing an orangutan, the center not disappointed; they are simply adorable to look at, very intelligent with the use of basic tools and their ability to reason. I read a recent report from Zoo Atlanta, where two female orangutan now play competitive video games! It was noted that in this particular sanctuary alpha males will actually plan their day in advance, working on various times to move and scout various locations where they will spend the night.

For the more adventurous and eager to see orangutans in the wild, it is best to venture to the wonders of Kalimantan. The Gamung National Park just across the border in West Kalimantan Sarawak is the least visited national park in Indonesia. The density of wildlife is amazing and if you are lucky you can spot the rare brown langur and incredibly shy

There are about 2,000 -. 2,500 orangutans living in the park, so you are sure not to be disappointed. If you decide to go, head to Ketapang, which is the main entry and obtain a permit to visit the wildlife center. Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan is another gem where about 700 orangutans live, although palm oil plantations and logging are slowly but surely creeping ever closer. Access is easy via the city of Samarinda, but make sure you get your license in the small town of Batang near the main door.

Tourism, in the case of orangutans, is a good thing, as more people who visit will certainly bring more pressure to their fate. More people notice, most people make noise, simple.

Borneo is one of the most incredible places on earth them. third largest island and home of the world for species that mankind has not yet discovered. The profit resumed here that oil palm plantations now cover vast tracts of land where ancient forests once flourished. These easy to grow are actually a scourge, as when their life cycle ended not much can be grown; the tree will suck all the nutrients of the soil.

short-term thinking for a quick return, while the acrobatic gibbons, proboscis monkeys shy and majestic orangutan will one day be no more with us.

Malaysia (Sarawak) is much visited Kalimantan. Its attractions are promoted and developed for tourism. If Kalimantan visit, it is a good idea to learn some basic Indonesian phrases, as English is not widely spoken. Better yet get a guide for the duration of your stay. The culture of Kalimantan is rich, deep forests and so much more friendly people. Check with local government offices in the four provinces as they will be delighted to help.

So if you do go, you'll never know.

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The simplest and most effective way to get to Sarawak or Kalimantan is stealing.

Air Malaysia KL via daily flights to Kuching, the capital of the region.

Kalimantan for the best option is to search for Jakarta offers. Air Asia now runs a weekly flight from Denpasar 3 X -. Kota Kinabalu

BY SEA

For the more adventurous, ferries to and from Borneo can be boarded several places in Indonesia. Trawl the web for the best routes for you.

NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE CENTER

Semenggoh WILDLIFE CENTRE SARAWAK

If the path a whistle, this is the fastest and most easy to see the orangutans. If you use public transportation, take bus No. 6 on cooperation Sarawak Transport. at the main gate and walk the rest of the way (about 20 minutes). Easier yet, take a taxi for 30 minutes drive from the center of Kuching.

GAMUNG Palung NATIONAL PARK, Kalimantan

Strongly recommended. For the simplest is to get there Contact:

Nasalis Tour & Travel, a nonprofit organization owned and operated by the National Park
Phone :. +62 534 7722701
Email: nasalis_tour_travel@yahoo.com or info@borneotourgigant.com

FLEET NATIONAL Kutai, Kalimantan EAST

the park is adjacent to the main city of Samarinda.

To arrange access and visits Pak Supiani just give a call on +62 (0) 8134638803

WHERE TO SLEEP AND EAT

Well well you can not take my word for it. Do what I do and visit the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree section and take advice from other travelers. You can also see that Trip Advisor has to say.

lush hills and steep cliffs overlooking the lively villages and azure shores adorn the winding roads of Flores from one corner to the other. So I went to my share of Indonesian islands that I called beautiful, I must say that there is something special about Flores.

Despite the growing popularity of Flores as a tourist destination, it still offers many off-the beaten track encounter. The peoples of Flores enjoy life as it is; refrain from defects in excess, to celebrate the values ​​of life through creative expressions, and generously welcome visitors from afar. In addition, Flores is perhaps the Indonesian island where I felt safer as a solo hiker.

Our first stop was Roë Flores, the village where the first Taman Pelangi Bacaan Nila Tanzil (Jakarta Expat number 99) has been found. It was a rainy Wednesday afternoon, but about 50 children ages eight to 12 braved the time to meet us at school that manages the library.

The children seemed enthusiastic visitors from Jakarta. Most of them have never traveled outside Flores. They seemed to find a treat to be able to look at pictures of Java, Papua and Sulawesi to the screen of my laptop, and we asked many questions about our families and our jobs. It was fun to see my travel companion Tino try to explain what a computer programmer did.

We also heard that the children tell us about life in Roe. Many of them help their parents run the family farm or plantation, but going to school with an enthusiastic spirit of learning. A number of them are talented singers and poets too. Later that evening, our hosts slaughtered a chicken for us and Manggarai cook traditional dishes.

Our next stop was Wae Rebo, a village famous for its small mountain conical straw houses. Be frugal, we took a oto kayu (a modified truck that looks like an open-air bus with wooden seats) to Dintor. With speakers booming with Indonesian ballads Eastern sappy, the four-hour drive through the narrow winding roads, mountain jungles and villages of the valley, made for an adventure in itself.

Dintor, a fishing village on the south coast of Flores, is where guests Wae Rebo (or their alter ego semi-modern) live. We spent the afternoon walking through the rice fields and sitting on the banks of the white sand beach of rock overlooking Pulau Mules. Our arrival coincided with a special ceremony officiant for the renovation of a rumah adat Wae Rebo in the morning, so we left Dintor at 3:30 to get to Wae Rebo walk after 8am .

sacred aura of Wae Rebo, I believe, has nothing to do with the traditional own fashion, architecture, or music. It has more to do with respect to this contemporary community pays their land and values ​​of their ancestors taught them, and affirmed expectations that visitors do the same.

Our next stop was Ruteng, where we visited Liang Bua cave where ancient hominids lived. Homo floresiensis , also known as "Flores hobbit 'was a kind of short human beings were thought to be fast and speakers capable runners. We spent time with a local man who claims to be a descendant of the hobbit.

Tino and I went back to Labuan Bajo and parted as he caught a flight back to Jakarta. After spending the afternoon quiet Danau Sano Nggoang with friendly locals, I tried my luck the next day walking around cheap Komodo National Park. I found myself in a boat to Rinca with a middle-aged couple Riau.

The trip to Rinca was gliding on marine landscapes of emerald, with a myriad of green islands in sight. There we spotted a band of the famous Komodo dragon, looked nests, and went for a short hike - that I was too short but Mrs. found exhausting. We then went to snorkel in Pulau Kelor, which unfortunately has a miserable underwater to bleached coral death.

I finally headed east again and visited Bena, a village near Bajawa which is also famous for rumah adat distinctive. Legend has it that the ancestors of Bena from Java, and they prayed to their ancestors by spreading offerings on the megalithic altars, hence the name of Ba-Jawa -. Java plate

The local architecture is embedded with the philosophies of life, procreation and the struggle to survive. . The landscape is surrounded by green mountains overlooking the coast

My next stop was Ende - a beautiful coastal city laced with black sand beaches and mountain views, where Sukarno spent some time in exile. Unfortunately, every historic site, it appeared to be closed for stupid reasons -. The house keeper Sukarno did not want to work, and the theater where the former president had written pieces of wild plants growing on it

When the road to Ende Kelimutu collapsed on next day, I wish I had gone to Riung on the north coast instead. To get to Maumere I had to make a detour via mbay north - the one hour drive to Riung - but could not visit the famous white sand beach as the bus leaving for Maumere the north coastal road hell left at dawn

in Nita, a village south of Maumere, I spent a night at Sentra Tenun Ikat Lepo Lorun. There, I was greeted by the ladies who were busy doing bolo plagar - rice flour biscuits produced in the form of textile patterns Maumere, mother to daughter taught to do one day for the man who asks their hand in marriage.

Alfonsa Horeng internationally renowned leader STILL, took me on a personal tour through the gardens, showing me the plants from which the fibers and colors of its textiles come. One of his weavers demonstrated the fermentation of indigo and cotton spinning son. We had a lively conversation about the role of tenun ikat Textile keeping life in community values, and compared with the value of the economy based on traditional agriculture to the economy of Flores oriented money-modern.

My visit tricolor Kelimutu lakes the next day has not been very encouraging that the thick fog descended on the view. But maybe this just a sign that I should come back here one day. After all, the colors of the lakes change like the coat of a chameleon -. They will not be the same lakes on my next visit

I ended my trip to Maumere with a mass on Christmas Eve in Katedral St. Yoseph and a white Christmas morning. No, it was not snowing - just terrible rain that covered this coastal town with bad fog

an alternate universe where the ancient and the modern coexist, the dragon's lair, hobbits in a cave, commoners . wearing woven dresses fit for royalty with embedded secret messages, and mysterious lakes that change color - they might as well have been written in an exotic oriental fairytale. But in the enchanted island of Flores, I've seen these tales than real life. . And share some of them with another adventurer who stole my heart that multiplies the joy of travel collectors

Country: Indonesia
Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT)
House: 14,300 km2
highest Lift Elevation: Inerie (near Bena Bajawa) 2245 m AMSL
The largest city: Maumere
population 1,500,000 (06 estimate)

How to get

• daily flights to Labuan Bajo Jakarta and Bali (Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air)
• daily flights to Maumere from Bali and Kupang (Sky Aviation TransNusa, Wings Air)

What to bring
Sunscreen, hat gear, snorkeling and scuba diving, hiking shoes.

A Satirical Guide to Indonesian politicians - Photo: www.azies-site.blogspot.com

One time I was watching this TV program called Metro Kick Andy and there was this woman poor who kept changing her name when she was younger because she was still suffering from poor health. Unsurprisingly, she can not do better. But after changing its name for the umpteenth time, guess what? She actually stopped getting sick! Wonders of all wonders! Apparently, she had finally found the "good" name and was now destined to live a long and healthy life -. And until his death, of course

Anyway, what with the forthcoming general elections in Indonesia, it made me wonder; that the politicians of the country? They are blessed with the 'right' name or not? No, we do not have to worry about what politicians actually believe or what policies they intend to implement. What really matters are their names!

But how do we interpret them?

Well actually it is not so difficult because there 'anagrammaticography', a popular tool that is noted for its amazing ability to draw accurately meaningful conclusions about political figures and their points views on a host of issues. Used since the Middle Ages, anagrammaticography really came to the fore in the 17th century, when it was noted that the anagram of "William Shakespeare" revealed the phrase "I am a weakish speller" (Shakespeare, of course, was noted for signing her name in at least seven different ways).

Although criticized by religious types like "the devil's work," the power of anagrammaticography policy can not be overlooked. An anagram of "Sarah Palin" reveals rather disturbing "plan Sharia" (I always suspected that the American religious right had a (sic) unholy alliance with the jihadists, then God thank you Barack Obama won the US presidential elections) incidentally, an anagram of Barack Obama arrives with 'Aback a Rambo.! - which strongly suggests that it is not quite the limp-wristed liberal that many believe it is

But how Indonesian politicians form !? well, here's a lowdown on some -uns of the biggest names from the political scene of Indonesia:

Megawati Sukarnoputri (PDIP) Although not noted for his intellectual acumen, Megawati is at least a housewife Adorable with a famous father
Verdict :. Wreak utopias maturation

Yusuf Kalla (Golkar / PKB) :. This pillar Golkar Party is the second child of 17. Although nationalist tendencies, it also supports the efforts of foreigners to do well in Indonesian society: "If janda [divorcees] get modest houses, although foreign tourists to leave later, then it is OK. the children of these relationships will have good genes.. There will be more of television actors and actresses of those pretty boys and girls "Strangely he was appointed by PKB their choice of a possible candidate for president in 2014 vice presidential
.: Verdict. Flaky usual

Aburizal Bakrie (Golkar) : One of the richest men in Indonesia (worth up to US $ 3-5 billion according to who you believe) and the protectorate of the poor, Aburizal has a less-than-enviable reputation in business and it is about as popular in east Java as an anorexic at a weight loss Convention
Verdict :. I bulky. Bazaar

Hatta Rajasa (PAN) : Solid minister with a good track record who married his daughter (Siti Ruby Aliya Rajasa) the youngest son of SBY Ibas.
Verdict :. This pot as

Gita Wirjawan (Democrat) :. men of very successful business and aspiring jazz musician
Verdict: Jaw grain wait

Surya Paloh (Nasdem) . media mogul who owns Metro TV, a national television station, which is noted for its tendency to employ warm and attractive newsreaders
Verdict :. hourly sap

Joko Widodo (PDIP) : the common man (! hurray) - but without the revolutionary zeal of a Hugo Chavez - Joko the favorite to win the presidency in a series of opinion polls.
Verdict :. wood OK Jodi

Dahlan Iskan (Democrat) : global automakers such as Toyota and Ford to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on testing to ensure their cars are roadworthy and safe to drive on public roads. These concerns do not bother Dahlan Iskan, however, and he drove around his flashy-looking electric car 'Ferrari' with wild abandon - before the brakes failed and the car crashed. Fortunately, nobody was injured, although the man self-made former Post and PLN Java remains a long shot for the presidency
Verdict :. Ha! nasal Kind

Rhoma Irama (PKB) :. Noted womanizer who is not ashamed to play the religious card, the prospect of this legendary dangdut singer become president sends shivers down my spine
Verdict :. Or I'm haram

Hary [ Tanoesoedibjo (Hanura) :. Lacking charisma, Hary was unable to produce a strong public image despite owning a number of television stations
Verdict: Oh dear! obeisant joy

Mohammad Mahfud (PKB) :. solid references, but lacks charisma
Verdict :. Hmm! Aha! Mad Mud

Yusril Ihza Mahendra (PBB) : .. leader of a party with no seats in parliament, the chances are slim Yusril at least
Verdict :. I'm crazy, lush diarrhea

now, for three ex noted generals

Wiranto (Hanura) crooner amateur with matinee good looks idol . Just do not mention East Timor or the May 1998 riots
Verdict:.! Rat Wino

Sutiyoso : Selfless and tireless worker for the people, the crowning of Jakarta Sutiyoso turned into a city of great cultural interest such as by establishing Asia South of "Venice of the East" (subject to sufficient rainfall)
Verdict :. so it's you

Prabowo Subianto (Gerindra) : UK-educated former head of Special Operations dreaded Indonesia, Kopassus. Now a socialist, apparently. The long-term plans to lead the country, and its financial resources which would have bet against him
Verdict:. Now absorb utopia (Now I wonder if it ever has to come true ...)

Conclusion

The anagrammaticography is fairly coarse, excludes many contenders - most of the time, including Wiranto, Rhoma Irama, Surya Paloh Bakrie and Gita Wirjawan. The leading candidate Joko Widodo has given a vote of confidence warm, but surprisingly, the analysis clearly suggests that Prabowo (now absorbed utopia!) Go win the presidential election with Sutiyoso (So it's you!) As his right arm ! The army to stay in power? Some things never change.

Dolphins Lovina by Francesco Ricciardi

wildlife tourism, especially dolphins and whales, has doubled worldwide in the last decade. Since the 1980s, Lovina (North Bali) local fishermen bring tourists to see dolphins in the wild. But with over 180 boats today and mismanagement of interactions with animals, there is a possibility of increasing that this activity will become unsustainable and a decrease in the number of animals already observed.

Lovina is a coastal area in northern Bali belonging to the Buleleng Regency. Once a fishing village, popular for those seeking a relaxed pace and a different way of life, he recently suffered from unregulated tourism development that changed the atmosphere to feeling more "artificial". Many people think that the development of the new international airport, outside the city a few kilometers, will further increase the rate of the area to a new North Kuta transformation.

One of the main attractions of Lovina is the possibility of having a meeting with the dolphins swimming freely directly in their habitat and not in captivity, because these animals are particularly abundant in the coastal waters of this region. The most common is the Spinner dolphin encounter, but it is also possible to identify other cetaceans such as dolphins Grisso, dolphins and even rarer species such as pilot whale and Bryde.

Back in the late 1980s, local fishermen cooperatives formed self-regulation to bring tourists to see dolphins. Now up to 180 dedicated operators use small fishing boats? To transport passengers to watch dolphins close to shore. Most tourists come from Western countries, although the industry also attracts Asian visitors. A dolphin tour normally starts early in the morning during the high season (May to October) and lasts about two hours, for a price ranging from Rp.50,000 to Rp.65,000 per passenger. Typically boats are local jukung bring up to four passengers. The village of Kalibukbuk has three ports of departure for tours of dolphins, Banyualit, Kalibukbuk Aneka and while Kaliasem one, and each departure port has its own boat cooperative, which releases the dolphin license. Each association has a different fixed price per trip. Two associations (Aneka and Kaliasem) use file systems to determine the boatmen take tourists on a particular day. The industry is also regulated

A recent study by some Indonesian and Australian researchers (P. Mustika et al The human dimensions of wildlife tourism in developing countries .. watch dolphins in Lovina, Bali, Indonesia. Journal of sustainable tourism, 2013) that the degree of satisfaction of tourists (Westerners and Asians) ranged from low to medium, where the main concern was the mismanagement boaters during their interaction with animals which are easily stressed if the boat is approaching them too fast or too close. In a typical day, about 40 ships go for the dolphins, and more than 180 boats, it is clear that the industry is already saturated.

The dolphins at sea by Francesco Ricciardi

When a group of dolphins is spotted, each boat driver tries to get as close as possible to anticipate other boats and to ensure a better experience for its customers. Of course, the animals are stressed very easily from boat motors are very noisy and they have to change their behavior, remaining under water longer to avoid contact with humans. Being mammals, dolphins have to go regularly to the surface to breathe and this kind of approach can be very stressful for them and for their very sensitive hearing (dolphins use sounds and "echolocation" to detect their prey). Propellers also pose a great danger to the animals that can be easily injured if the boats are approaching too fast or too close.

The same study also showed that the waste in the sea and on the beach is disappointing for guests coming to Lovina. The issue of garbage still does not seem to be regarded by many local boatmen who let their beaches filled plastic, as in many other parts of Bali and unfortunately all of Indonesia.

Since a normal trip takes less than two hours, it would be a good idea to periodically clean the beach, perhaps involving tourists are normally happy to contribute to these eco-activities. Importantly, these cooperatives should regulate the conduct of their subsidiaries if they want to keep their sustainable and profitable business even in the future.

In many parts of the world, self-regulation of whale watching operators is very effective to ensure proper interaction with animals and ensure they do not go away from the area if it is too harassed. For example, a minimum distance of the animal should be imposed, and a maximum speed of approach and maximum number of vessels surrounding the dolphin pods. In the same study, it was reported that in many cases the number of boats in a meeting normally exceeds the number of dolphins.

Proper management is necessary for the good of the two local boatmen who will be able to keep their jobs, animals that remain safely and for tourists who enjoy a more responsible management of this experience .

No national regulations on whale watching was even issued for Indonesia. In addition, developing countries have limited capacity to provide effective compliance, self-regulation directly from the dolphin boat association is really necessary, in the same way the southern Bali diving centers are trying to regulate mola mola and manta rays meeting in Nusa Lembongan. If the situation remains the same, it has the potential to cause significant disruption to the local whale population and with at least 60% of overnight visitors to Lovina join the dolphin tours, a decrease of tourist satisfaction that could undermine the existing tourism industry.

Travel Tips

province North Bali

How to make Lovina is located on the north side of the island. You'll need about 3 hours by car to get there. Expect to pay about Rp.500,000 for a one-way transit, including car and driver. Since the Dolphin trips start early in the morning to plan at least one night in Lovina

Where to sleep: .. Lovina offers numerous housing, basic homestays to high-end resorts

What to bring :. Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, seasickness pills, a camera with a good zoom and maybe a tight lid with water