Kamis, 16 September 2010

Ever heard of a creature named Kala whip? There are four new species found in Indonesia

It's rich biodiversity in Indonesia. This is evidenced by the increasing number of discoveries of new species of animals in the archipelago. Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) in cooperation with The Nature Concervancy (TNC) discovered four new species of animals Kala Cemeti Sangkulirang caves in East Kalimantan and the Muller Mountains, Central Kalimantan.

The new findings are reported LIPI Cahyo Rahmadi zoology researcher, Australian researchers Dr. M.S. Harvey, and Dr. J. Kojima of Japan in the publication in the journal taxonomy Zootaxa2612 on September 15, 2010.

Kala whip is one group of animals that have a shape Arachnida creepy, like a monster that lives in darkness.

Four new species come from the tribe Kala Cemeti Charinidae, Amblypygi nation, class Arachnida.

The first type is Sarax yayukae, whose name is dedicated to Prof.. Dr. Yayuk R. Suhardjono of its importance during the expedition in Muller and Sangkulirang. Including, as a tribute to his contribution in the field of cave biology knowledge.

"Sarax yayukae found in caves in the Fall Topus, Joyless Raya, Central Kalimantan, TN Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya, Central Kalimantan, and Manukan Island across from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia," said Cahyo Rahmadi, in a release received VIVAnews, Thursday , 16 September 2010.

The second discovery is Sarax cavernicola, which is named after the place his life in the cave. "This species has the typical characteristics of the smaller cave with your eyes, pale brown color and elongated legs," said Cahyo.

Sarax cavernicola only found in two locations in Sangkulirang, namely Cave Ambulabung in Baai, East Kutai, and several caves in the area of Marang, Kelai, Berau District.

The third type is Sarax mardua, named for its discovery location in Cave Mardua in Pengadan, East Kutai. This species is also distinctive, having an elongated leg.

"This type is only found in one cave which is located in an isolated karst hills in the area Pengada," said Cahyo.

The fourth type, Sarax sangkulirangensis, was found in three different locations namely Tabalar, Pengadan, and Lake Tebo. This type is different from the previous type because it is relatively not yet adapted to the cave. Her eyes are relatively large and dark green color. "The name of the type taken by name karsnya formation," said Cahyo.

Four new species of the genus Sarax Cemeti Kala has a relatively small body size. Body length between 6-16 mm. The body is equipped claw with sharp thorns. The front pair of legs modified into antennae. The animal was walking with three pairs of legs, not like usual spiders that run with four pairs of legs.

In the world there are about 150 types of Kala whip consisting of 17 genera in five tribes. "Around 14 species are members of the clan Sarax found only in India, Southeast Asia, to Papua and the Solomon Islands," said Cahyo.

What is Kala whip?

As written Cahyo Rahmadi LIPI blogs, Kala Cemeti has the Latin name Amblypygi or in English known as whip-spiders or whip-tailess Scorpions.

It has a flat body with spiky claws, plus a front leg that extends like an antenna, and three pairs of legs to walk, give the impression as if Kala Cemeti is a dangerous poisonous animal.

However, all the impression it is not true. Kala whip is one group of animals that are not toxic. Sinister appearance does not reflect the real danger.

Cemeti Kala is one of the groups who are old enough Arachnida found in the fossil. Some parts of limbs and bits of hard skin is believed to have been found from the middle Devonian era, or about 385-392 million years ago.

Kala Cemeti had appeared in the Harry Potter movies, especially sequels Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Senin, 13 September 2010

The Church There Is No Suspect Pricker HKBP

Police has yet to set a suspect, in the case of persecution and stabbing two members of the church district Batak Protestant Christian Church (HKBP) East Pondok Indah, Bekasi, Sunday (12 / 9) then.

In fact, so far the police have examined about 10 witnesses, and claimed to have identified the perpetrators of the stabbing. "Until now there has been no (suspect, red), if there will certainly be announced," said Head of Public Relations Jakarta Police, Commissioner of the Big Boy Rafli Amar, via cell phone Tuesday (14 / 9).

Boy admits, the police have been pocketing the identity of the perpetrators, but he was reluctant to mention what kind of identity is, how many people and including whether the perpetrator of people within or from outside the area where the church building would be built.

As reported previously, cases of maltreatment and stabbings happened to Reverend Luspida Simanjuntak and the Assembly of the Church, Hasian Lumbatoruan SIH when leaving worship, Sunday (12 / 9). Luspida suffered bruises on his head, while Hasian suffered stab wounds in the abdomen.

The case was reportedly associated with the development plan of the church building in Kampung Ciketing HKBP, East Cottage, Bekasi. Locals might not agree with the founding of the church.

Meanwhile, former First Lady Sinta Nuriyah, reported today, will visit the victims who are now undergoing intensive treatment at the Hospital Family Health Partners East Bekasi.

Minggu, 12 September 2010

Hundreds of civil servants truant After Lebaran Holiday

Mayor Kediri Samsul Ashar make unannounced (Sudden Inspection), Tuesday (14 / 9), to a number of agencies and local city government offices. Sudden Inspection of these results, approximately seven percent or 450 civil servants in the Department of Labor and Department of Agriculture does not come to work after leave of absence with pascalebaran.

Samsul Ashar said, for civil servants who do not come to work for no apparent reason will be subject to administrative penalty, demotion to dismissal as a civil servant, in accordance with Government Regulation No. 53/2010 neighboring discipline of public officials.

"Less than ten percent of the number of civil servants who are not as many as 6512 people signed on this day. Parties we recommend that the inspectorate to perform the next process. It could mepengaruhi kepangakatan them," explained Samsul Ashar

The mayor asked the inspectorate to make inspection of civil servants who skipped work, to unknown reasons they do not come in and be given the appropriate sanctions.

Sabtu, 11 September 2010

Gadog's Highway to Puncak full

Density reverse flow from the exit to the peak observed Toll Gadog creeping solid, Tuesday (14 / 9).

According to reports from the Traffic Management Centre PMJ, traffic flow in the area is still crowded the line of vehicles long enough.

The travelers are expected to be patient to take no action meyalip each vehicle. Because it can cause accidents. The drivers are also required to obey traffic signs.

Jumat, 10 September 2010

Gethuk Fried, The Sweet Savory from Banyumas

The travelers who returned to the area, will certainly bring souvenirs typical food from home. It's like do travelers who stopped or passed Banyumas, Central Java, which arguably was familiar with gethuk typical fried food.

At this year's Lebaran, hundreds of stalls selling fried gethuk along Jalan Sokaraja, Banyumas, Central Java assailed the travelers.

One of the most crowded is the Fry's Kiosk Gethuk Tohirin Hajj. Each Lebaran, his stall is always invaded buyers who are mostly travelers who want to return to the city, after berlebaran in his hometown. The travelers are deliberately gethuk kiosks came fried to buy souvenirs for relatives.

The seller gethuk cooking kiosk buyers especially those claiming flood Eid. Gethuk fried turnover during Lebaran increased to 200 percent. If on the weekdays fried gethuk seller can only sell as many as 10 to 20 kilograms per day, but as Lebaran gethuk traders could sell fried until 100 to 300 kilograms per day. Understandably, the cheaper priced between Rp 15 thousand to $ 20 thousand per kilogram.

Gethuk is a food made from cassava main ingredient. Gethuk able to survive long without preservatives for two weeks. While the process of making fried gethuk very simple. Cassava boiled and mashed, then mixed with liquid palm sugar. Once cooked, fried until crispy gethuk so the results are tasty and sweet.

Kamis, 09 September 2010

Provincial Vice Governor of DKI Sudden Inspection Officer

DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will repatriate migrants who have no fixed job in Jakarta. "I suggest to the newcomers who have no fixed jobs and official letters, not to come to Jakarta," said Deputy Governor Priyanto, told reporters at City Hall, Tuesday (14 / 9).

According Priyanto, his side will perform the operation on H +7 Yustisi Lebaran. Operations will be conducted in five regions of DKI Jakarta. Target operations mainly rented houses and boarding-house which was inhabited by migrants. "In yesterday's Lebaran forth the number of residents who reached three million people. Until now, only around one million people who go back to Jakarta. I hope the numbers do not grow anymore," said Priyanto . Employee-related issues in environmental kedisplinan DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, Vice Governor Tuesday (14 / 9) would do Sudden Inspection against employees who do not go on the first day after the Idul Fitri holidays this. "We will take action against the truant officer on this day. Sanctions such as calling it, the delay increases rank, until voting salaries, "said Priyanto.

Rabu, 08 September 2010

Gas Exploded, Three Citizens Burn Injuries

A 12 kilogram LPG exploded at a gas dealer shop, Sunday Market area, South Jakarta. All three victims ie, Yudi Kurniawan shopkeepers gas supplier, Yudi Iis wife, and their children Esa 10-year-old, forced Fatmawati hospitalized, suffering from burns on his body.

According to residents, had heard an explosion in the shop offering Jati Padang Besar Jalan Trenggas, Tuesday (14 / 9) morning. Explosion occurred when the victim allegedly was mixing LPG three kilograms to 12 kilograms of gas cylinders.

A squad of the fire department has secured a leaking gas cylinder, and the case is still under investigation Sunday Market Mapolsek party.