TOP 10 UNIVERSITIES IN INDONESIA

1. GADJAH MADA UNIVERSITY

Gadjah Mada University (Indonesian: Universitas Gadjah Mada; abbreviated as UGM) is a public research university located in Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Officially founded on 19 December 1949, three years after its first lecture was given on 13 March 1946, it is the oldest and largest institution of higher education in Indonesia, and considered one of the most prestigious.

Address: Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281
Founded: December 19, 1949
Phone: (0274) 6492599 
Color: Brown
World Rank: 414

 2. UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA

Universitas Indonesia (UI) is a state university in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia (known as the Dutch East Indies when UI was established).
One of UI's flagship programs is the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking to show the extent to which a university worldwide is ‘green’ and become the role model of a sustainable society.
UI is generally considered as the most prestigious public university in Indonesia, along with Bandung Institute of Technology and Gadjah Mada University.

Address: Kampus UI, Kota Depok, Jawa Barat 16424

Phone: (021) 7867222

Founded: 1849

Color: Yellow

World Rank: 532

3. BANDUNG INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Bandung Institute of Technology or Institute of Technology, Bandung (Indonesian: Institut Teknologi Bandung, abbreviated as ITB) is a state, coeducational research university located in Bandung, Indonesia. Established in 1920, ITB is the oldest technology-oriented university in Indonesia.
ITB was considered the top choice among Indonesia's high school students in 2006 and has been credited as one of the most "prestigious" universities in Indonesia, together with University of Indonesia, and Gadjah Mada University. Sukarno, the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, earned his engineering degree in civil engineering from ITB. B. J. Habibie, the third president of Indonesia also graduated from ITB.

Address: Jl. Ganesha No.10, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40132

Phone: (022) 2500935

Founded: March 2, 1959

World Rank: 622

4. BOGOR AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY  

Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB or Bogor Agricultural University) is a state-owned agricultural university based in the city of Bogor, Indonesia. It is one of the leading agriculture and veterinary institution in the region.
At its early stage, the institute was an agricultural schools formed by the Dutch colonial regime in the early 20th century until Indonesia's independence. It was part of University of Indonesia before finally forming an independent institute in September 1, 1963. Prof. Dr. Ir. Herry Suhardiyanto, M.Sc currently served as the university's director since the year 2008.

Address: Kampus IPB Darmaga Bogor, Jl. Raya Darmaga, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16680

Phone: (0251) 8425635

Founded: September 1, 1963

World Rank: 813

5. DIPONEGORO UNIVERSITY

Diponegoro University (Indonesian: Universitas Diponegoro, abbreviated as Undip) is a public university located in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Founded in 1957 as a private university by the Semarang University Foundation, it is a pioneer of higher learning institutions in Indonesia and the first and oldest education corporation in Central Java. It is a member of IDGHE (the so called Ivy League colleges) in Indonesia.

Address: Jalan Professor Haji Soedharto, SH, Tembalang, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50275

Founded: 1957

Phone: (024) 7460041

Mascot: Prince of Diponegoro

World Rank: 1102

6. UNIVERSITY OF BRAWIJAYA

University of Brawijaya (UB) (Indonesian: Universitas Brawijaya), established in 1963 and located in Malang, is a state university in Indonesia. UB is a leading university in Indonesia with more than 30,000 students in degrees ranging from the diploma programs (one- and two-year), Bachelor’s degree program, Master’s degree program, Doctoral degree program, and Medical Specialist program in 16 faculties.
UB campus is in the city of Malang, East Java, in a strategic location easily reached by public transportation. The campus has a pleasant climate with many trees and the cool air of Malang at 475 meters elevation.

Address: Jalan Veteran, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145

Phone: (0341) 551611

Founded: January 5, 1963

Color: Blue

World Rank: 1110

7. PADJADJARAN UNIVERSITY

Universitas Padjadjaran (Padjadjaran University or UNPAD) is an institution of higher learning located in Bandung, which is the provincial capital of West Java, Indonesia. UNPAD was established on 11th of September 1957, and officially opened by the President of Republic Indonesia Soekarno on the 24th of September 1957.

Address: Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang Km. 21, Jatinangor, Jawa Barat 45363

Phone: (022) 84288828

Founded: September 11, 1957

Colors: Black, Yellow, White, Red

World Rank: 1210

8. SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY

Sebelas Maret University (Indonesian: Universitas Sebelas Maret) is an Indonesian public university in the suburban area of Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. It is colloquially known as UNS or UNS Solo.

Address: Jalan Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57126

Phone: (0271) 646994

Founded: 1976

Color: Turquoise

World Rank: 1383

9. AIRLANGGA UNIVERSITY

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is the second-oldest and one of the most prestigious university in Indonesia. Located in Surabaya, East Java, this university was established in 1948 as a distant branch of University of Indonesia, with roots dating back to 1913. It started with a medical school and school of dentistry. At present day, Universitas Airlangga is a prestigious university with an entrepreneurial focus that hosts 13 faculties with more than 24,143 students (during the 2009–2010 academic year) and nearly 1,571 faculty members. In addition to that, Universitas Airlangga also have a "university hospitals" for the faculties of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry, as well as Tropical Infection hospital for the Institute of Tropical Disease. The university is also equipped with biosafety level 3 facilities.
Consistently ranked highly in major world university rankings, Universitas Airlangga have long been considered as one of the "Big 5" university in Indonesia, along with University of Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bogor Agricultural University, and Gadjah Mada University. Universitas Airlangga also have many international partnerships worldwide, including ones with University of Bonn, Seoul National University, and University of Adelaide.

Address: Jl. Airlangga No. 4-6, Surabaya, Jawa Timur

Phone: (031) 5914042

Mascot: University of Airlangga Garudamukha

Founded: November 10, 1954

World Rank: 1508

10. GUNADARMA UNIVERSITY

Address: Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Phone: +62 - 21 - 78881112

Founded: August 7, 1981

World Rank: 1647

2015

omg hi!!!

Oh ma god it's 2014

  ma ladybug sings "Can't Hold Us" (macklemore)

 

2013

Have you ever been hurt by someone you love?  

I was hurt once.

Just the typical girl likes guy, guy likes girl, stuff goes wrong and guy meets someone he likes more. guy leaves girl. really badly... and that was my first love. so u can imagine how broken i felt inside. 

I was trying to forget him. it’s always hard to erase memory about anyone when you love this person, but i succeeded.

he came back and he's trying to apologize. but yeah I couldn’t forgive those things he did to me. you know sometimes apologizing doesn’t mean anything. just words without sense.

I understands that our relationship was a mistake, it was not a true love but something mixed up with lies, harm and pain. now I'm glad you're gone, no need to suffer any more.

you know some people are like clouds

no matter what happened to you in the past, whatever experience you had, bad or good. don’t be afraid to fall in love again. cause love always was, and will be the greatest feeling in this world. don’t deny it..

#HappyNewYear May light always surround you. See you in 2014 :) -iamelfita 

Front LCD Pecah. SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE GT-S5830

Hi Decemberrrr... ini adalah kondisi hp gw setelah jatuh dari meja makan. nice huh?

front lcdnya pecah, dan harus diganti touch panelnya, karena gamau rusaknya nambah parah besoknya gw langsung benerin di samsung service center (Jl. Imam Bonjol No.97 Karawaci, Tangerang) biayanya Rp.426.000 (Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830)

mau berbagi info aja bagi yang LCDnya juga pecah, perkiraan harganya:

untuk Samsung Galaxy Young GSM/CDMA : 330.000an

Samsung Galaxy S3 : +- 1 Juta

Kalo rusaknya di mesin harganya bisa lebih mahal lagi Samsung Galaxy Young aja harganya 600.000an

perkiraan harga untuk kerusakan lainnya

CAMERA MODULE   : 201.200 

CASE-FRONT(TULANG) : 131.500
CASE-REAR(YG MENYATU DGN TUTUP USB)  : 131.000

SPEAKER : 127.000

 Dan hpku dibenerinnya cuma butuh waktu 2 hari :)

Human Skeleton

Hiiii Novemberrrrr :)
setelah mid semester selesai, sekarang gw dapet tugas untuk ngapalin nama nama latin tulang.. karna cara belajar gw yang visual nah ini video-video ngebantu gw banget untuk cepet hafal nama-nama tulang :)

Kue klepon

kue tradisional Indonesia ini emang manis dan gampang banget buatnya.

Bahan-bahan(ingredients):

1. 250gr Tepung Ketan (Glutinous Rice Flour)
2. 50gr Tepung Beras (Rice Flour)
3. 1 Sendok Teh Pasta Pandan (1 Teaspoon Pandan Paste Or Essence)
4. 2 Sendok Teh Air Kapur
5. 275ml Air (Water)
6. 200gr Gula Merah Diiris Halus (Palm Sugar, Finely Chopped)
7. 1/2 Butir Kelapa, Diparut Dulu (Freshly Grated Coconut)
8. 1/4 Sendok Teh Garam (1/4 Teaspoon Salt)

 Cara membuat:

1. Campurkan tepung ketan dan tepung beras lalu aduk rata, tambahkan air kapur, dan pasta pandan. dan air sedikit demi sedikit sambil diaduk sampai adonan bisa dibentuk.
2. kemudian ambil 1 sendok makan adonan, masukan 1/2 teh sendok gula kedalam adonan, dibuat bulat-bulat. lakukan adonan sampai habis.
3. didihkan air dan masukan adonan yang telah dibentuk bulat tadi, biarkan hingga terapung, tandanya sudah matang. angkat dan tiriskan
4. campurkan kelapa parut dan garam
5. campurkan bulatan-bulatan klepon dengan kelapa parut yang sudah ditambahkan garam.

Directions:

1. Place the glutinous rice flour & rice flour in a mixing bowl and slowly add the water, and pandan paste, mixing with your hands. Stop adding water when the dough forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl but doesn't stick to your hands.
2. Pull off about 1 teaspoon of dough and flatten into a disc. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar in the middle. Fold up the edges and seal completely. Roll into a ball about 2 to 3 cm in diameter with the palms of your hands. Place on an oiled plate. Repeat until all the dough or sugar is finished.
3. Heat a large pot of water until it starts to boil. Drop the balls one by one into the boiling water, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. When they float to the surface, let them cook for one more minute.
4. Combine the grated coconut and salt on a plate.
5. When they are cool, remove and drain well before rolling in the coconut-salt mixture. Serve immediately.

Dengan pewarna makanan warna kuning juga bagus kok :) atau coba deh dengan pewarna makanan warna biru, ungu, pink :P jadi rainbow klepon deh. hahaa next time aku coba

Jokowi to Ban Masked Monkey Show in Jakarta

Berita ini sangat menarik banget buat gua untuk di bahas, tapi baru sekarang gua bisa bahas karna dari kemarin gua juga midtest dan ga sempet buka laptop sama sekali.

Gua bingung masih ada aja orang yang ga setuju, apa alasan yang logis lo masih mempertahankan topeng monyet bro? Lo bisa cari hiburan yang lebih mendidik . Monyet itu hewan, they're not supposed to be do that, lu liat tuh monyet lehernya di iket terus ditarik-tarik, pernah ga lo bayangin cara tuh pawang monyet buat si monyet nya berdiri? Well let me tell ya, si monyet di rante terus di gantung biar berdiri, parah kan bro, sampe tidur aja dia masih ngegantung.

 

It's an animal cruelty!!!!

Monyet, binatang liar yang harus dilindungi ini juga bisa menularkan penyakit bro, tau ga lu monyet bisa kena penyakit HIV, bagaimana saat lo lagi nonton topeng monyet terus tiba-tiba tuh monyet gigit lo? Mereka juga bisa kena rabies. Mending lo buka lagi buku biologi lu baca lagi dah.

Jadi buat lo, orang-orang yang ngaku berpendidikan kalo lo masih ga setuju sama peraturan daerah ini. Please guys. OPEN YOUR MIND!!!! Liat dunia, manusia diciptakan untuk melestarikan dan menjaga bumi, bukan merusak. Orang-orang yang masiih berpikir itu hal yang bener, kalo gitu lo bagian dari orang-orang serakah, egois, dan orang-orang  yang anggap suatu yang salah itu bener, orang yang hanya memikirkan diri sendiri yang lain mati bodo amat yang penting lu puas. lo ga jauh beda sama pejabat-pejabat yang korupsi bro.

Rollade Ayam

kali ini aku mau berbagi cara buat rollade ayam nih, gampang banget loh buatnya.
bahan-bahan
1. Ayam giling
2. Tahu cina 1 buah
3. Royco rasa ayam 13gr
4. Seledri
5. Wortel rebus
6. Buncis rebus
7. Aluminium foil
8. Telur 1 buah
9. Tepung roti kasar

Ayam giling, telur, tahu cina, royco rasa ayam, tepung roti kasar dan seledri yang sudah kamu potong-potong. kamu mix semua. tahu cinanya sampe hancur yah. kalo kamu suka pedas kamu bisa tambahin lada bubuk.
kalo sudah tercampur rata lalu kamu taruh di aluminium foil dan kamu tambahin buncis dan wortel rebusnya dan digulung kaya bikin sushi.
kukus dan dinginkan. abis itu dipotong-potong deh. hasilnya gini

aku liat resepnya di dapur umami, hampir sama kan yah buatan ku sama mereka :) alhamdulillah aku ga gagal dalam percobaan pertama :) next time aku bakal buat menu lain pake video deh biar lebih jelas :) tapi semoga ini jelas yah

I know the rage that drives me. That impossible anger strangling the grief, until the memory of my loved one is just... poison in my veins. And one day, I catch myself wishing the person I loved had never existed, so I would be spared my pain.

A Rocket To The Moon: Like We Used To [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

I've Learned

I’ve Learned…
That when you’re in love, it shows.

I’ve Learned…
That being kind is more important than being right.

I’ve Learned…
That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.

I’ve Learned…
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I’ve Learned…
That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I’ve Learned…
That the Lord didn’t do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

I’ve Learned…
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I’ve Learned…
That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I’ve Learned…
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I’ve Learned…
That I can’t choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

Nem tertinggi dan terendah untuk masuk SMA Negeri di Tangerang 2013

SMA Negeri 1 Tangerang: 38,70 - 34,95
Daya Tampung: 222 
Pemilih: 438

SMA Negeri 2 Tangerang: 37,50 - 33,10
Daya Tampung: 341
Pemilih: 1.139

SMA Negeri 3 Tangerang: 37,55 - 32,20
Daya Tampung: 335
Pemilih: 1.382

SMA Negeri 4 Tangerang: 36,40 - 29,65
Daya Tampung: 305
Pemilih: 1.160

SMA Negeri 5 Tangerang: 37,40 - 29,80
Daya Tampung: 307
Pemilih: 1.305

SMA Negeri 6 Tangerang: 34,95 - 28,00
Daya Tampung: 283
Pemilih: 1.361

SMA Negeri 7 Tangerang: 37,35 - 31,45
Daya Tampung: 303
Pemilih: 1.639

SMA Negeri 8 Tangerang: 38,60 - 32,60
Daya Tampung: 209
Pemilih: 684

SMA Negeri 9 Tangerang: 36,90 - 28,10
Daya Tampung: 266
Pemilih: 1.059

SMA Negeri 10 Tangerang: 34,15 - 28,30
Daya Tampung: 269
Pemilih: 1.499

SMA Negeri 11 Tangerang: 36,50 - 26,90
Daya Tampung: 268
Pemilih: 1.064

SMA Negeri 12 Tangerang: 36,65 - 30,75
Daya Tampung: 252
Pemilih: 1.630

SMA Negeri 13 Tangerang: 36,80 - 29,85
Daya Tampung: 189
Pemilih: 1.608

SMA Negeri 14 Tangerang: 35,25 - 26,10
Daya Tampung: 230
Pemilih: 866

SMA Negeri 15 Tangerang: 37,45 - 27,25
Daya Tampung: 341
Pemililh: 1.337


Karena saya alumni SMP Negeri 17 Tangerang, nah saya pengen ngasih informasi aja nih nama-nama adik-adik kelas saya yang masuk ke SMA Negeri di Tangerang berdasarkan hasil seleksi nem

SMA Negeri 1 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 2 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 3 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 4 Tangerang: *Rischa Yulia Meliani: 32,20

SMA Negeri 5 Tangerang: *Alivia Raudhia Jasmine: 29,95

SMA Negeri 6 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 7 Tangerang: *Nada Afifah Gomiyati: 32,20

SMA Negeri 8 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 9 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 10 Tangerang:
*Refin Inezha Shavira: 29,15
*Anggi Fitria Dewi: 28,85
*Dhani Lintang Pangestu: 28,55

SMA Negeri 11 Tangerang: *Hev'mond Siadari: 26,95 

SMA Negeri 12 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 13 Tangerang: -

SMA Negeri 14 Tangerang:
*Mila arifa Suri: 27,45
*Riska Monika April Riyanti: 27,30

SMA Negeri 15 Tangerang:
*Anggi Indriyani: 28,90
*Magdalena: 28,75
*Diah Anistia Wardani: 27,35
*Arieska Marliyanti:27,25

Totalnya cuma 13 orang, adik-adik ga tertarik masuk SMA Negeri atau apa nih...
mohon maaf kalo ada kesalahan yah..

Mana Mungkin Aku Setia…

Sebenarnya ini bukan tentang kematianmu, bukan itu.

Karena, aku tahu bahwa semua yang ada pasti menjadi tiada pada akhirnya,

dan kematian adalah sesuatu yang pasti,

dan kali ini adalah giliranmu untuk pergi, aku sangat tahu itu.

Tapi yang membuatku tersentak sedemikian hebat, adalah kenyataan

bahwa kematian benar-benar dapat memutuskan kebahagiaan dalam diri seseorang,

sekejap saja, lalu rasanya mampu membuatku menjadi nelangsa setengah mati,

hatiku seperti tak di tempatnya, dan tubuhku serasa kosong melompong, hilang isi.

Kau tahu sayang, rasanya seperti angin yang tiba-tiba hilang berganti kemarau gersang.

Pada airmata yang jatuh kali ini, aku selipkan salam perpisahan panjang,

pada kesetiaan yang telah kau ukir, pada kenangan pahit manis selama kau ada.

“Aku bukan hendak mengeluh, tapi rasanya terlalu sebentar kau disini.”

Mereka mengira aku lah kekasih yang baik bagimu sayang,

tanpa mereka sadari, bahwa kaulah yang menjadikan aku kekasih yang baik.

Mana mungkin aku setia padahal memang kecenderunganku adalah mendua,

tapi kau ajarkan aku kesetiaan, sehingga aku setia, kau ajarkan aku arti cinta,

sehingga aku mampu mencintaimu seperti ini.

Selamat jalan, Kau dari-Nya, dan kembali pada-Nya,

kau dulu tiada untukku, dan sekarang kembali tiada.

Selamat jalan sayang, cahaya mataku, penyejuk jiwaku,

Selamat jalan, calon bidadari surgaku ….

(Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, Habibie dan Ainun)

Harlem Shake X7 SMAN 4 TANGERANG

I need your help^^

I love Fireflies

I really want to see them.. but...

Why Are Fireflies Disappearing??

Nobody knows for sure. But most researchers blame two main factors: development and light pollution.

Most species of fireflies thrive as larvae in rotting wood and forest litter at the margins of ponds and streams. And as they grow, they more or less stay where they were born. Some species are more aquatic than others, and a few are found in more arid areas—but most are found in fields, forests and marshes. Their environment of choice is warm, humid and near standing water of some kind—ponds, streams and rivers, or even shallow depressions that retain water longer than the surrounding ground.

The problem is that in America and throughout the world, our open fields and forests are being paved over, and our waterways are seeing more development and noisy boat traffic. As their habitat disappears under housing and commercial developments, firefly numbers dwindle. Logging, pollution and increased use of pesticides may also contribute to destroying firefly habitat and natural prey.

Human traffic is believed to disrupt firefly habitat as well. While scientific studies have only been done for the past few years, there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence in areas that were once full of fireflies—and much of it goes back generations. Some areas once had so many fireflies that they profited from running firefly tours in marshes and forests—but since human traffic has increased, firefly populations have gone down.

Too Much Light At Night

Scientists don’t know enough about fireflies to tell for sure. But the signs are indicating light pollution as a major factor in the disappearance of fireflies all over the world.

Both male and female fireflies use their flashing lights to communicate. Some species synchronize their flashes, sometimes across large groups of thousands of insects. All species speak a language of light—scientists believe they use it to attract mates, defend their territory, and warn off predators.

Human light pollution is believed to interrupt firefly flash patterns. Scientists have observed that synchronous fireflies get out of synch for a few minutes after a car’s headlights pass. Light from homes, cars, stores, and streetlights may all make it difficult for fireflies to signal each other during mating—meaning fewer firefly larvae are born next season.

Where fireflies once had uninterrupted forests and fields to live and mate, homes with landscaped lawns and lots of exterior lights are taking over. The reduction of habitat and the increase in lighting at night may all be contributing to make fireflies more rare.

Fireflies are fascinating creatures that light up our nights and bring a sense of magic and mystery to our environment. If they disappear, it will be a great loss to habitats and generations of people all over the world.

Help me...

Turn off outside lights at night.

Fireflies use their flashing lights to signal each other, attract mates and warn of danger. While the science is still preliminary, it’s likely that human light pollution can disrupt their flashes—making it harder for fireflies to find mates and breed. This leads to fewer fireflies mating and smaller numbers in subsequent generations. You can make your yard a haven for fireflies by turning off exterior and garden lights, and drawing your blinds at night so that interior light doesn’t brighten your yard too much.

Let logs and litter accumulate.

Some species of firefly larvae grow up in rotten logs and the litter that accumulates beneath the forest canopy. To encourage their growth, plant some trees on your property. If you have trees in your yard, consider leaving some natural litter around them to give firefly larvae a place to grow.

Create water features in your landscape.

Most species of fireflies have one thing in common: they thrive around standing water and marshy areas. Ponds, streams and rivers can all provide good habitats for fireflies, but even a small depression full of water can cause them to congregate. Build a small pond or divert a small stream to run through your property, and it’s more likely you’ll see fireflies at night. Chemically treated swimming pools aren’t a good substitute; fireflies are believed to eat the smaller insects, grubs and snails that thrive in natural ponds and streams, and these don’t live in chlorinated environments.

Avoid use of pesticides.

It’s likely that chemical pesticides and weed killers may also have a negative effect on firefly populations. Fireflies and their larvae may come into contact with other insects that have been poisoned, or they may ingest the poisons from plants that have been sprayed. Avoid using pesticides on your lawn and you may boost firefly populations.

A notable example of how overspraying has affected a local population is the extinction of the dusky seaside sparrow who was native to the salt marshes of Merritt Island in Florida. Its habitat was sprayed with DDT to control mosquitoes and human development quickly changed the ecosystem so much that the bird could not compensate and went extinct.

Many communities over spray for mosquitoes at night just when fireflies are active, flashing and mating. Such over spraying can wipe out firefly populations. These same communities often do not implement more effective control of mosquitoes, such as neighborhood programs to reduce standing water, especially in swimming pools, and usage of mosquito larvacides to prevent the growth and development of mosquitoes in drainage ditches. By encouraging broad spectrum mosquito control efforts and discouraging spraying at times when fireflies are active, communities can actually save money and effect better control of mosquitoes, causing less impact to firefly species and other small animals.

Use natural fertilizers.

While no conclusive studies have been done, it’s possible that chemical fertilizers may have a harmful effect on firefly populations as well—especially since many harmful chemicals in pesticides are also found in chemical fertilizers. Using natural fertilizers may make your yard a more healthy place for fireflies.

Don’t over-mow your lawn.

Fireflies mainly stay on the ground during the day, and frequent mowing may disturb local firefly populations. While you may feel that you need to keep your lawn mowed for aesthetic purposes, consider incorporating some areas of long grasses into your landscaping. Fireflies prefer to live in long grasses, and doing this may boost their population in your yard.

Plant trees.

Fast growing pine and native trees provide a good habitat for many species of fireflies. Naturalist Terry Lynch, who has studied fireflies for many years, recommends Pine trees because they provide shade and the low light area provided by a canopy actually increasing the amount of time fireflies have to find a mate. Also, the litter produced by pine trees, if left to accumulate, provides a good habitat for earthworms and other small animals which firefly larvae feed upon.

Do NOT introduce earthworms to you yard.

What’s so bad about a worm? For many of us, seeing earthworms under rocks, on sidewalks after rainstorms, and in our gardens is just a fact of life. Few of us think to question the presence of worms or their impact on fireflies.

The truth about earthworms is this: they are not native to any of the northern United States or Canada. Any worms that were here originally were wiped out during the last glaciation. It would be pretty hard for a creature that lives in the upper topsoil to survive the crushing weight, scraping, and sedimentary deposits of a mile-thick hunk of ice.

The impact of earthworms is not limited to plants. The reduction in plant diversity and leaf litter affects the habitat and food availability of insects such as fireflies, which affects the food chain on up, reducing the food available to reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals.

The earthworms we currently have in the region are of European origin (which are the same species that you can pick up at a bait shop) and were introduced by settlers ~300 years ago and have been on a human aided journey west since then. These non-native earthworms are contributing to some ecological effects in these glaciated areas that for the last ~12,000 years developed earthworms free. There are native earthworms along the East coast of North America but these populations are small and localized. Current research in that area is showing that these non-native earthworms are having negative effects on native earthworm species also.

Talk to your neighbors.

If you live in a suburban area in close proximity to others, what you do in your own yard will help—but you can create even more habitat for fireflies by enlisting your neighbors in your efforts. Tell your neighbors about your concern over dwindling firefly populations and what they can do to help. If you convince even one or two people on your street, you could help increase firefly habitat in your area even more.

Fireflies are disappearing all over the world. But there are a few things you could do to help—and every little bit counts. Allow some room for wildness on your property—low-hanging trees, forest litter, and long grasses all create welcoming environments for fireflies. Ponds and streams are crucial to firefly populations, and you can further encourage their numbers by reducing the amount of light in your yard at night and by cutting back on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Follow these tips, and it’s possible you could see a resurgence of fireflies in your area.

hey it's 2013!

hey hey whatsupp??? what's your resolution in 2013??? uhm kinda late.. it's february! too busy..

start experiencing life when we begin working "in the real world"

It's been four months since I've started my high school in SMANTETRA. things haven't been easy so far, it feel like a whole new game play as compared to my earlier years. Assignments are much heavier and they demand my attention every day :/

Sometimes when I sit amidst my workload, my mind wanders off to think about what little days I have left as a student. The closing of another chapter in my life tempts me to revisit bits and pieces of my past. Surprisingly, what amuses me most are the ways that each chapter transitions into the next and how drastic situations compel me to fight and toughen up. Each transition shaped me in ways that I never expected it to, and I changed

I grew^^

I have to admit though the uncertainty of the future scares me. There’s that everlasting fear, the gripping kind which reminds me that the only constant in the world is change. I treasure the comfort zones that I’ve built after each time Life decided to rain on me, and I fought hard to get to where I am now. The thought of having to prepare myself again for another wave squeezes my heart a little, but I guess that’s why lessons are best learned the hard way

People say that we only start experiencing life when we begin working "in the real world". if that's the case, then this new chapter that I'm about to experience will be The Big Bang of my life. The anticipation?? excruciating

I don't really like the rain.. any cold, wet things, I don't really..

MBS? Menyebalkan :/

yep menurut gua gaada tuh MBS yang ga menyebalkan, dimana-mana pasti menyebalkan :/ disuruh yang aneh aneh lah. kayak misalnya nih di sekolah gua sekarang SMAN 4 Tangerang, yang perempuannya harus di kepang sebanyak tanggal MBS yaitu tanggal 16,17,18. jam 4 pagi kita harus bangun untuk ngepang :/ selama 3 hari berturut-turut itu -_- kita juga harus manggil kakak-kakak kelasnya dengan sebutan aa dan teteh

terus kita semua suruh buat papan nama, yang ditulis; nama lengkap, kelas, nama wayang, dan asal sekolah + foto formal dan nonformal yang ditempel disebelah kanan dan kiri bawah :/ kalau untuk perempuan depan belakang, kalau untuk laki-laki depan aja, karna laki-laki pake kaya baju wayang gitu dibelakangnya dan mereka semua itu keliatan sangat lucu dengan topi wayangnya juga wkwkwkk XP kalau untuk perempuannya kita semua pake kain gendong gitu yang diselempangin.
kita juga harus buat note yang dibuat kayak kalung gitu, nah note itu digunain untuk nulis kesalahan-kesalahan kita selama MBS, alhamdullilah yah selama MBS gua ga buat kesalahan apapun. nah kalo kita punya kesalahan sebelum pulang tuh kita bakal masuk ke hutan kamiaka .. sampe sekarang gua gatau tuh ada apaan disana :/
selama 3 hari itu materi mulu bosen deh, cuma duduk ngeliatin orang ngomong tapi dihari terakhir sebelum materi kita senam dulu :D yang ga ngebosenin cuma 1 yaitu Demo Eskul XP dihari terakhir kita disuruh minta tanda tangan ke panitia (min 15 tanda tangan)

untuk lebih detailnya...
bawaan wajib selama MBS;

• buku tulis disampul sesuai warna kelas dengan sampul bermotif batik
• kotak pensil dari bungkus pasta gigi disampul warna kelas dengan sampul bermotif batik
• sandal jepit sesuai warna kelas
• papan meja ukuran 30x10cm ditulis nama lengkap + nama wayang dengan warna karton sesuai warna kelas
• papan nama dada ukuran 30x20cm ditulis nama lengkap, nama wayang, kelas, dan asal sekolah. dengan foto formal ukuran 3x4 dan foto nonformal 4x6 yang ditempel disebelah kanan dan kiri bawah (papan nama dada tidak bersudut, menggunakan tali rafia yang dikepang dan ujungnya berumbai-umbai, dengan karton dan tali rafia sesuai dengan warna kelas) perempuan depan belakang, laki-laki depan saja
• seragam lengkap + topi dan kartu peserta
• membawa agenda MPPDB dan disampul plastik
• -perempuan rambut dikepang sebanyak tanggal MBS dengan 2 pita disetiap kunciran. setiap 1 kunciran ukuran pita 20cm dibagi menjadi 2. pita sesuai warna kelas, dan tidak boleh berponi. menggunakan kain gendong yang diselempangkan
•  -laki-laki menggunakan topi dan sayap wayang dengan warna sesuai dengan warna kelas, rambut harus dipotong hingga sisa 1,5cm saja
• tas menggunakan trash bag dan talinya dari sumbu
• membuat surat Dalang & Wayang. Dalang: jujur untuk panitia. Wayang: curhatan untuk Pandawa dan Kresna (amplop berwarna kuning dan dituliskan dengan nama orang yang dituju)
• kursi pemulung
• kalung daur ulang dengan tali rafia yang dikepang dan tali sesuai warna kelas
• peralatan solat (bagi yang muslim)
• buku note ukuran 10x10cm, 10lembar lalu diikatkan dengan tali (sesuai warna kelas)

bawaan untuk hari pertama

•  makanan srimulat
• air gunung
• air kencing pagi
• buah istana
• satu bulai diapit dua negro
• 2 bisma
• 2 ciki umbi tanah
• kapas berat
• 2 balon sesuai warna kelas

bawaan untuk hari kedua

• sego sing berkarbohidrat
• sayur keroyokan
• kapas berat dari udang
• air material
• pisang matahari terbit
• mie aa gym
• 2 bisma
• air got bersoda

bawaan untuk hari ketiga

• siputih rendah hati
• sayur kakek
• kacang hina
• kacang fermentasi
• lendir sapi
• cairan transparan
• 2 batang emas + 1 perak
• buah upacara
• 2 bisma
• alat bersih-bersih 
• menggunakan pakaian olahraga

*nama wayang Abimanyu, warna kelas Kuning
 tebak sendiri yah bawaannya apa aja XP