SBY urges the world to include ocean as part of climate change solution

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono opened the World Ocean Conference (WOC) ministerial meting on Thursday, calling on the world community to include the results of the conference as part of climate talks in Copenhagen in December.“For it is my hope that the outcome of this conference and the historic document of the Manado Ocean Declaration that we will issue here will form one call that is loud and clear for the world to care for and take care of its oceans,” he told officials from 76 countries attending the conference.He said the call must be...

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Indonesia still free from H1N1 flu

Indonesia remains free from the H1N1 strain of influenza type A, Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari said Saturday."The results of tests conducted on blood samples of three people suspected to have been infected with flu virus were negative," she told Antara state news agency.Previously, three people -- an Indonesian worker in East Java who had just returned from Taiwan, a journalist from China covering the annual meeting of the ADB in Bali, and an expatriate from Australia -- were suspected of being infected with the H1N1 flu virus."The health...

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INDONESIA Street Food

Living in a country that has endless variety of food and drinks, Indonesians do eat out, but the majority does not go to restaurants. The local food scene relies heavily on street food. Indonesians savour the delicious meals offered by ubiquitous street vendors day and night for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Living in a country that has endless variety of food and drinks, Indonesians...

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Uluwatu the most famous wave of Bali

Uluwatu is the most famous wave of Bali. There is always some swell here so it's also always crowded. The spot offers several waves which are working with different swells and tides:The Peak: best at mid and high tide. Closes out at low tide. In front of the cave. it's the most consistant. Short and powerful waves, tubes. The take off is moving. It works from 1ft to 8ft. The...

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Saung Angklung Udjo, the real culture of Angklung

Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is the place where angklung and others bamboo instrument are made and played. SAU also the place where children are singing, dancing and played the bamboo instrument especially angklung. Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) was established in January 1967, contributed by Mr. Udjo Ngalagena and his wife Mrs. Uum Sumiati Udjo.Here you will find the Sudanese traditional...

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