Construction of Educational Facilities Becomes the Government's Priority in 2019

Educational Facilities - The government ensures that it will continue to increase the budget for infrastructure in 2019. Although next year enters the political year with the Presidential Election (Pilpres).

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung said the government would not reduce or stop the infrastructure budget next year. Even according to him, the budget will continue to be added.

"Oh no. There has been an increase in infrastructure in 2019. The figure is above Rp. 110 trillion," he said at the Presidential Palace Complex Office, Jakarta, Tuesday (07/08/2018).

According to him, the budget will be allocated to priority infrastructure. In addition, it is also for the construction of educational facilities and infrastructure.

"Overall infrastructure, is still the main thing for improving land, sea and air infrastructure. Then also to relate to the provision of elementary schools, junior high schools which are currently abandoned," he said.

For information, in 2015 the government allocated an infrastructure budget of Rp 290 trillion. In 2016 the budget allocation rose to Rp. 313 trillion.

Then in 2017, there was an increase of Rp. 387.3 trillion. And in 2018 the budget rose to Rp. 410.4 trillion.

These are Health Benefits of Displaying Ornamental Plants at Home

Ornamental Plants - are often associated to add to the aesthetics of the room both at home and office. But you know, besides beautifying your home, having ornamental plants can also bring health benefits for you and your family.

Reported by Medical Daily, plants have been studied so far has a positive effect on mental health. The presence of ornamental plants at home according to Danica-Lea Larcombe of Edith Cowan University can provide positive changes in the electrical activity of the brain, relax tense muscles and facilitate blood circulation in the heart.

"The study also found that women who were more exposed to plants, both outdoors and indoors, had lower mortality rates. These included rates of respiratory disease and cancer-related deaths which decreased 34 percent and 13 percent respectively," Lea said.

Many people say that just seeing green can help encourage a relaxed and calming mood. This was also experienced by hospital patients who saw plants around the care room, which were found to have lower blood pressure, pain, anxiety and fatigue levels.

"In addition to indulging the senses of sight, fragrances from plants can also have an impact on moods. The scent of flowers such as lavender and jasmine is believed to provide calm," Lea added.

He added, doing gardening activities even on a small scale indoors can also provide benefits similar to horticulture therapy, namely when gardening is used as a form of therapy. Active interactions with indoor plants such as watering potted flowers every day, can help adults recover from work-related stress.

The presence of plants is also believed to be able to improve indoor air quality. A famous NASA experiment from 1989 found that plants can help eliminate volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde and benzene from the air.

"Boston Fern is one of the most effective plants to remove pollutants in the air, but it is often difficult to grow indoors. I usually recommend golden pothos as the first choice because it is quite popular and easy to grow," said Bill Wolverton, a former NASA research scientist.

Now if you are interested in putting plants in the house, then you have to choose the right type. Because some plants release carbon dioxide at night. Some good plant choices are orchids, succulents, snake plants, and bromeliads, all of which release oxygen.

Three Fruit Juices Can Overcome Constipation, Try to Come!

Fruit Juices - As a nutrient-rich food, fruits and vegetables have various benefits for the body. One of them is to overcome constipation.

Fruits and vegetables are healthy foods that are rich in nutrients, water, and fiber. Thanks to the content, fruits and vegetables can help overcome constipation.

Constipation occurs when a person experiences constipation, at least less than three times a week.

Dirt left in the digestive tract will harden over time, making it difficult and sometimes painful to get out.

Therefore, it is necessary to change diet and lifestyle to relieve symptoms. One of them is by consuming fruit, vegetables, or juice from both.

Juices made from fruits and vegetables contain dietary fiber and sorbitol, both of which help regulate bowel movements.

The juice also contains a lot of water, which can help soften hard stools and keep the body hydrated.

Summarized by HiMedik from Medical News Today, here are three fruit juices that contain fiber, sorbitol, and water, which can help relieve constipation.

1. Plum juice

Plum or dried plum is known for its laxative effect on the body. A 2014 review study reported that eating 100 grams of plum per day increased how often people produce stool, and stool consistency, compared with psyllium, a laxative containing soluble fiber in OTC.

Actually plums are rich in fiber, but many are lost during the juice making process. Instead, plum juice acts as a laxative because it contains sorbitol, magnesium, and potassium, all of which improve intestinal function.

2. Lemon juice

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that draws water into the intestine. So that if the water level in the intestine increases it can help soften the stool and stimulate bowel movements.

3. Apple juice

Apples contain high fiber and sorbitol so they can help with constipation. According to the U.S. Agriculture Department, one medium apple contains 4.4 grams of fiber and 18.91 grams of sugar.

Apples also contain vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin A, and pectin, a water soluble fiber that can improve bowel movements.

Unfortunately, apple juice contains fructose in relatively high amounts compared to other fruits. So, if your intestines are sensitive, drinking large amounts of apple juice can cause digestive discomfort.

Look at the Ferrari Driveed by Dian Sastro's husband on the Trans Java Toll Road

Ferrari Studio - Dian Sastro's husband, Indraguna Sutowo has officially served as CEO of Ferrari Jakarta as of January 2019. He also has a collection of one of the car models with the Prancing Horse logo.

The Ferrari car he owns is a Ferrari GTC4Lusso T model with a white variant. For information, GTC4Lusso T has entered Indonesia since 2016. Even though it's a sports car, GTC4Lusso T includes a family-friendly car.

As the CEO of Ferrari Jakarta, Indraguna Sutowo is also quite active in participating in various activities held by Ferrari Jakarta together with the FOCI community or Ferrari Owners Club Indonesia.

One of the activities of Ferrari Jakarta and FOCI which was followed by Indraguna was the 2019 FOCI Trans Java Tour, which took the route from Jakarta to Surabaya by passing the Trans Java Toll Road.

Indraguna himself invited along with his two children, Shailendra Naryama Sastraguna Sutowo and Ishana Ariandra Nariratana Sutowo, in the activity which lasted 3 days. Indraguna invited his son to take a Ferrari GTC4Lusso T. And when he arrived in Solo, Dian Sastro came to pick up and participate in this activity to Surabaya.

For information GTC4Lusso T is designed for the needs of 4 passengers so it is suitable for families. Two seats in the rear can still be comfortably used by passengers.

The matter of power, Ferrari GTC4Lusso T can output power reaching 610 hp at 7,500 rpm and peak torque of 769 Nm in the range of 3,000 rpm and 5,250 rpm.

This car with a 3,855 cc V8 turbo engine is quite reliable on the Trans Java Highway highway. Moreover, this car has several driving modes such as ice, comfort, sport, wet, and ESC off for drift purposes.

Speaking of accommodation, GTC4Lusso T is equipped with a 450-liter capacity compartment. The size is certainly good for a baggage supercar.

The Story of the Bride Tree in Salatiga

If you are tired of enjoying mainstream tourism, there's nothing wrong with stopping for a while at Pulutan Village, Salatiga. There is a single tree in the middle of the rice fields.

There is one thing that is a typical identity of the Pulutan Village Rice Field. Namely, there is a single tree in the middle of the rice field, the bride tree.

In the village of Pulutan, a wide area of ​​rice fields is spread out like a rug. The scenery becomes even more beautiful when the atmosphere is bright, because Mount Telomoyo and Merbabu firmly reveal their form in the distance. Natural scenery that is very suitable to be the setting for taking photos.

I don't know since when the Bridal Tree grew. Puryanti, a resident of Pulutan Village, explained that in the past there were two trees in that location, but unfortunately one of them had been cut down for a long time.

"From my small age, the tree already exists, Mas. That's why it's called the Bride Tree, because it's a pair," Puryanti said while weeding out her fields.

The bride tree grows with a unique stem. Because, the biggest bride tree trunk grows twisted, as if forming a natural seat. Well, on this stem, visitors can take Instagram photos.

Taking photos from a distance, will reveal the beautiful atmosphere of Pulutan village rice fields. Especially if in the afternoon, the sun's yellow tinge adds to the dramatic lighting when taking photos.

The blend of natural color of rice that starts yellowing forms the beauty of natural colors. It blends with sunlight. Access to the location of the bride is quite easy. Because, the destination Tree Bride has been detected in the google maps search application.

Two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles can also access, even by local residents have provided parking. To just take a photo and enjoy the afternoon at the location of the Bride Tree, no need to spend, or free. Please stop by and keep the beauty right!

The Most Magic Tourist Attractions in New Zealand: The Lighted Worm Cave

This is the most magical tourist spot in New Zealand. There are caves with worms that can glow in the dark. The place is Glowworm Cave in Waitomo, New Zealand. The distance is 200 km from Auckland or 2.5 hours drive. detikTravel invited invited by Emirates to visit there a few weeks ago.

There are 3 caves there, namely Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave. The most favorite are Waitomo and Ruakuri. Combo ticket prices for these 2 caves are NZD 94 (Rp. 901 thousand) for adults and NZD 35 (Rp. 335 thousand) for children. The duration of this tour is 3 hours.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves were first explored in 1887 by Fred Mace from England and Maori chief named Tane Tinorau. They use candles accompanied by a stream going underground.

Inside the cave, they saw a miracle, in the form of bright spots in the dark. It can turn on the lights, published worms that can ignite. The latin name of this worm is Arachnocampa luminosa.

"Luminosa because it can ignite, and arachnocampa because this worm is like a spider, can bring out threads of snares," said Eliza, our guide.

We brought him first to Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Cave is given the symbol of 2 dogs, from Maori legend if I found two dogs. This cave was opened as a tourist spot in New Zealand since July 28, 2005 and was inaugurated by New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark.

The entrance is so dramatic, consisting of a spiral into the earth about 20 meters. From there we explored this cave full of stalactites and stalagmites. "All backpacks are placed in front of the body, do not place the stalagmite and stalactite because it takes millions of years to grow," said Liz. Wow, if the stalagmite has been beaten in Indonesia into natural gamelan.

The temperature inside the cave is quite cold. We indeed entered into a cave, I was wearing a jacket. Amazingly, all tracks have been trimmed so that it makes it easier for tourists to walk. The lights inside the cave are only turned on by the coming compilation of tourists. "This glowworm can't get a lot of light. This light regulates them. If you want photos, only in my command," said Liz.

The part where this magic worm grows, is left completely dark. The guide is only armed with a flashlight and tourists only follow the lights mounted on the side of the track. In the cave of darkness, then we saw thousands of blue lights. "Now, how about Glowworm! The bright blue color is the stomach that is digesting food," said Liz. While tourists like to mumble in awe. Woooowww .....!

Lizihkanot is the worm colony closest to us and it appears that the threads are opened and look sticky and shiny. It is with threads like spiders that glowworng traps prey, small flying insects that also live in the cave. "These insects think this is a star in the sky. Then they fly to the ceiling of the cave and get caught in glowworm thread and then eaten," said Liz.

Satisfied at Ruakuri Cave, then we moved to Glowworm Cave. But there the rules are strict. You can't take pictures again! This is to maintain the glowworm habitat. Indeed, there are far more in this cave than Ruakuri Cave.

Inside the cave there is an underground river. We queued up in the dark to ride a boat containing dozens of people. The guide controls this boat with a mine in the dark. Must be decent, the scenery is far more dramatic.

There may be millions of glowworms in this cave. All the tourists on one ship were silent. I'm also out of words. Fantastic! The scenery is like a starry night sky, but this is a worm that is ignited. This underground river trip ended with getting out of the cave and we got off the boat. Glowworm Cave does offer wonders. This is really a tourist place in New Zealand that you must visit.