Komodo Island

Komodo Island is one of the beautiful and unique islands that you can use as your main destination if you visit Indonesia. The island will offer a panorama of nature that you will not find in any other places in the world, the charm of the island reptiles that may only exist in our minds or prehistory movie-theme.
Komodo Island is not only the pride of Indonesia but also will become part of the world pride. Because these islands are known as the finalists for the Seven Wonders of the World. Komodo Island is located at the westernmost tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province which borders the province of West Nusa Tenggara. The park is located on the volcanic island of Indonesia Wallace region is home to more than 5700 komodo or the giant dragon lizards. In this place also lived 4000 people.
The island is located in the Komodo district, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. To be able to reach this island available there are a wide range of accommodation ranging from hostel accommodation to the local communities to set up an international resort.
Since 1980, area of 1817 km2 National Park was made by the Government of Indonesia, which is then recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. In addition it is also the only natural habitat Komodo dragons in the world, and recognized by the World Wildlife Federation and the International Conservation as a global conservation priority.
On this island you can enjoy tours Komodo National Park to observe the life of Komodo dragon up close. In addition you can also enjoy various water sports here. You can try to dive in the waters north and south islands. The water around the island of Komodo is special water because the water is warm. By all those information above, the author thinks that Komodo Island will be your best destination and give you a great experience.


 

KOMODO ISLAND IS NEW 7 WONDER OF THE WORLD 

Komodo island is the new 7 wonders of the world. .New Seven Wonders of the World was a project that attempted also to update the seven wonders of nature. The aim is to highlight and celebrate the beauty of our planet in order to foster greater respect of humans for the earth’s fragile equilibrium of nature, and mission statement for this campaign is: “If we want to save anything, we first need to truly appreciate it” (Bernard Weber, Founder New7Wonders).

There are currently 28 candidates to compete to be part of New Seven Wonders of Nature. Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. It is known as a habitat for native animal dragons. This island is known also with the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Thus we can promote Komodo Island is the new 7 wonders of the world.

Komodo Island is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The populations are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.
On the island of Komodo, dragon animals live and breed well. Until August 2009,  on this island there are a bout 1,300 dragon’s tail.  Coupled with other islands, such as the island of Rinca and Gili Motang, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails.  There are also approximately 100 individuals’ dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores, but not including the Komodo National Park.
komodo dragon

                                                                                                   Komodo Island is the NEW 7 Wonders of The World
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Keris

The widespread tales that the Keris (or kris), a traditional weapon, possesses magical powers that allow it to fly or move by itself inside a cupboard have enthralled many, spurring not only locals but also foreign tourists to purchase these ornate knives when visiting Indonesia. Does a keris have really supernatural power, a life of its own? The answer depends entirely on individual's own perception.

Keris are found in Java, Sumatra, Bali and other islands of the archipelago, and have also been used in the Malay Peninsula, Southern Philippines and Thailand since as long ago as the 13th century. The most ornate ones are made in Java, dating back to the kingdoms of Jenggala, Daha, Kediri, Singasari, Pajajaan, Majapahit, Demak, Pajang, Mataram. Today the keris continues to be made as a home industry in Indonesia, especially in Madura and East Java.

Experts on keris focus on many different aspects of the weapons in order to fully understand them, viewing them from different aspects, such as the historical, cultural, archaeological, anthropological, as well as considering all the legends, mythology and ethnology.

Batik

The Batik Process

The technique of batik is a demanding one. In general, the final design must be conceived before the picture is begun. The batik artist works intimately with color; if he wishes parts of his design to be light yellow, for example, all these parts must be waxed at the same time before any subsequent dyeing. He cannot isolate one part of his design and complete it before moving on to the others as an artist in oils or watercolor may; he must create his design in stages, each of which encompasses the whole picture.
The basic process of batik is simple. It consists of permeating an area of fabric with hot wax so that the wax resists the penetration of dye.
If the cloth we begin with is white, such as bleached cotton, linen, or silk, then wherever we apply hot wax that area will remain white in the final design. After the first waxing the fabric is dipped into a dye bath whose color is the lightest tone of those to be used. When the piece has dried, we see an area of white and an area of cloth that is the color of the first dyeing. Wax is now applied to those parts in which we wish to retain the first color, and the entire fabric is immersed in the second dye bath whose color is darker in tone than the first. This process is repeated until the darkest tone required in the final design has been achieved. When the fabric, now almost wholly waxed, has dried it is placed between sheets of absorbent paper and a hot iron applied. As the sheets of paper absorb the wax they are replaced by fresh sheets until the wax is removed. At this point the final design is seen clearly for the first time.

Materials for Batik

The tools and materials used in batik are simple and readily available.
Any tool that can efficiently transfer hot wax from a container to the fabric will serve to produce a design on cloth when it is dyed. At the simplest level, a lighted candle can be used to distribute drops of melted wax on the fabric. A variety of objects such as bent wire or the rim of a tin can, can be dipped in melted wax and pressed onto the cloth to make a design. However the serious artist uses the brush. The best to use is about a Number Twelve water-color brush. The brush needs to have a large enough tip to retain a good quantity of wax. A larger brush for waxing out large areas of cloth is very useful as is a small brush-a Number Six is about as small as one can use-for delicate work.
The selection of waxes is important to the quality of the finished batik. Paraffin and beeswax are the two waxes most commonly used in batik and are usually combined in different proportions.
Because of its ready availability the best fabric for most batiks is cotton. The weave of the cloth should not be too close, and the fabric should be translucent when held in front of a light. For the best results, the fabric to be waxed should be stretched on a frame in a taut manner to prevent wrinkles which may cause the wax to run in an unpredictable way.
Wax is an inflammable substance, so the wax container should not be placed directly on the source of heat. It should sit in boiling water, and care should be taken to see that the water is replenished as it evaporates.
As with painting, color is an integral part of batik. A painter uses pigment; a batik artist uses dyes. The Painter can, if he chooses, completely obliterate an undesirable color by covering it with another color. Perhaps he must wait until the unwanted color is dry, but there is no doubt about it, he has another chance, he can cover up his mistake.
In batik the correction of mistakes, in most cases, is impossible. The Painter is not limited in any way in the variety of colors he uses and juxtaposes. In batik, however, each color used is significantly changed by the proceeding color; or at least it is certainly affected by the color "underneath". The only pure color is the first one, so all other colors used are mixtures, determined largely by the first color, or the first strong color.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R

One of the most recognizable names in the biking industry, Kawasaki, first came into the industry in 1954 and since that time has made a reputation for itself by manufacturing great quality motor bikes. Kawasaki is well known for its production of powerful racing bikes and has created quite a few successful models for racing purposes. The bikes produced by Kawasaki are preferred by racing enthusiasts as not only they are light but also very powerful and can easily out race other motorbikes. The powerful models by Kawasaki surely gave the motorbike racing industry a major boost.
Soon after setting up, Kawasaki took a bold step by purchasing another popular motorbike line which proved very successful. Now, Kawasaki was able to provide to the customers a wide variety of racing bikes, heavy duty bikes and dirt bikes. Soon Kawasaki was seen as an innovative motorcycle manufacturer. One of the things which helped Kawasaki to rise past its competitors was the fact that, Kawasaki had a very proactive and innovative approach rather than a reactive one. By the 1960’s Kawasaki started exploring the US market. These light, powerful and beautifully designed bikes were a huge hit there, especially the Z1 model.
One of the favorite models of Kawasaki bikes was the ZZR-R1100; it proved to be a huge hit during the 1990s and dominated the motorcycle market for quite some years. In the year 2000 Kawasaki came out with its superbike ZX-12R. It became an instant hit; the machine was one of the most powerful ones in its category and was much superior to its competitors. Another popular Kawasaki model is the Ninja. The Kawasaki motorcycles are mostly associated with its popular lime green color. It is the light weight of the bikes along with superior technology, which makes them popular in the market.
In order to capture a greater share of the motorcycle market, Kawasaki also tried their hands in manufacturing cruiser motorbikes. Soon, the Vulcan was added to the lineup. The Vulcan machines are efficient, affordable and reliable and were easily available in the market. The engines are available in a wide range of sizes. The Vulcan is a comfortable riding machine and is slowing gaining popularity. Though the history of Kawasaki is not too old, but because of their proactive approach they have been able to achieve a lot withi

First Generation

• The first 250cc Ninja was the GPZ-250. It was solely marketed in Japan from 1983 to 1985. This bike had a belt drive system and an air-cooled engine. It had two valves per cylinder, 18-inch wheels and 17 peak horsepower at 8,000 rpm.

Second Generation

• The second-generation 250cc bike was produced from 1986 and 1987. It was sold in America and Canada as the 250R or the EX250-E, and in Japan as the GPZ-250R. This bike had a water-cooled parallel twin engine with dual carbs and four valves per cylinder. This motorcycle had 37.4 horsepower at 1,000 rpm, a 14,000 rpm red line and a top speed of 95 mph. It had 16-inch wheels and a chain drive.

Third Generation

• The third-generation model was one of the most popular 250R Ninjas and was produced from 1988 to 2007. This motorcycle had a liquid-cooled, in-line-twin, four-stroke engine with dual-overhead cam and four valves per cylinder. The engine had a bore and stroke of 2.44 by 1.62 inches, a compression ratio of 12.4-1. It had twin Keihin CVK30 constant velocity carburetors and was equipped with a six-speed manual, constant-mesh transmission. The maximum horsepower was 28 at 12,500 rpm, the torque was 18 pound-feet at 10,000 and the top speed was 99 mph. Third-generation bikes had a wheelbase of 55.1 inches, height of 43.1 inches and width of 28 inches. It had a length of 80.1 inches, 16-inch wheels, ground clearance of 6.1 inches and seat height of 29.3 inches. It weighed 304 lbs. dry and 355 lbs. wet.

Fourth Generation

• The fourth generation, first produced in 2008, is very similar to the third generation with a few minor changes. The fourth generation uses a catalytic converter in the exhaust system with a single muffler. The maximum horsepower is 27 at 12,500 rpm and the top speed went from 99 mph to 96. It also has an 11.6-1 compression ratio and torque of 14 pound-feet at 10,000. The engine's compression and maximum torque have been lowered to provide better midrange performance, where the motorcycle spends most of its time. Other changes include 17-inch wheels, overall length of 85.1 inches, dry weight of 333 lbs. and wet weight of 374.9 lbs.

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