Rabu, 27 Oktober 2010

Batik of Lampung

Although the word's origin is Javanese, its etymology may be either from the Javanese amba ('to write') and titik ('dot' or 'point'), or constructed from a hypothetical Proto-Austronesian root *beCík, meaning 'to tattoo' from the use of a needle in the process. The word is first recorded in English in the Encyclopædia Britannica of 1880, in which it is spelled battik. It is attested in the Indonesian Archipelago during the Dutch colonial period in various forms: mbatek, mbatik, batek and batik

Lampung has its own uniqueness motives. It is different from the motives of other regions in Indonesia, tracing the history began to recognize art Lampung textiles since the 18th century coincided with the entrance of the influence of Indian culture that began to enter the waters of Sumatra, so the influence of Buddhist motifs is very thick in it . The motive of the most famous and became seizure of foreign collectors is the “motive boat” and the "tree of life" are two of this motif to be very specific to the culture of Lampung.

The motifs are generally known in the fabric of Tampan, Palepai and Tatibin. and the craftsmen who used to be famous in Lampung many come from Kalianda and Krui they referred to as the Paminggir, Krui, Abung and coastal people (Orang Pesisir).

Sabtu, 16 Oktober 2010

FUTSAL vs FOOTBALL

Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller playing surface and mainly played indoors. Futsal is played between two teams of five players, one of whom is the goalkeeper (Only five players (including the goalkeeper) are allowed on the field). Unlimited substitutes per team are permitted. Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the game is played on a hard court surface delimited by lines; walls or boards are not used. Futsal is also played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regular football.

football or soccer, is also played between two teams, but there are eleven players with a spherical ball.

he differences between futsal and football are :

Differences

FUTSAL

FOOTBALL (SOCCER)

Ball size

Size 4 ball with reduce bounce

Size 5 ball

Players

5 players

11 players

Referees

Main referee & assistant referees with identical responsibilities

Main referee & 2 assistant referees

Game play

Stop clock operated by time-keeper

Timing operated by main referee

20 minutes halves

45 minutes halves

1 minute time-out per team / per half

No time-out

Corner

Kick-in

Throw-in

Restart

4 seconds rule on restart

Restart accordingly

Offside

No offside rules

Offside rule

Penalty & fouls

No shoulder or sliding charges

Act according to law 12

5 foul limit (no wall free kick)

Unlimited fouling

Substitution

Unlimited "flying" substitutions

3 substitutions


Player sent off can be substituted after 2 minute has elasped or immediately after the opponent have scored

No substitution for sent off player

Goal clearance

Goal clearance hand throw by goalkeeper

Goal-kick

Goalkeeper

Goalkeper cannot touch by hand any ball played back to him or her including head & chest

Goalkeeper cannot use his hand backpass by by his teamate other than his head or chest

Only one back pass allowed to goalkeeper, after the ball have crossed the half way line or been touch by an opponent

Unlimited backpass to goalkeeper but he is not alowed to use his hand


Rabu, 06 Oktober 2010

Traditional Market

It is undeniable that the existence of the modern market has become the demands and consequences of modern lifestyles are developing in our society. Not only in metropolitan cities but have penetrated to a small town in the country. Very easy to find minimarkets, supermarkets and even hypermarkets in our neighborhood. These places are promising a comfortable shopping at a price not less interesting. But behind the pleasure turns out to have been made down the middle-class merchants complain. They strongly protested the expansion of a very aggressive from the great class.
Protests by retailers thin pockets are actually more directed to the government, both central and local levels, as policy makers to set up a more fair competition. Indeed, after the retailer of big fish not to be outdone each other in developing its business in various places, including into residential areas through the mini, not a retailer or grocer who feel sales revenue declined.
The existence of markets, particularly the traditional, is one of the most obvious indicator of economic activity in a region. Governments should be concerned about the existence of traditional markets as one of public facilities that support economic activities of society. Development of the era and lifestyle changes is so great that promoted by various media have made the existence of traditional market became a little disturbed. However, the traditional market was still able to survive and compete in the rush of modern markets in various forms.

LANDSLIDE

Landslides are things that are familiar to us. Many consequences of this disaster that resulted in loss of shelter and death.

Landslides occur when the driving force on the slope is greater than the anchoring force. Driving style caused by the large slope angle, water, load and soil density of rocks. While the cause of the anchoring force is the power of rock and soil density.

And the steep slope angle or reaches about 180 degrees so that it can cause landslides. And certainly the most bitter result will be experienced by people living nearby.

As a result of the landslide could have been avoided as a vegetation or not living in the cause of this disaster may occur. There are many really land a decent place to stay in Indonesia.