The oldest violin in the World There is in Malang Indonesia

MALANG, KOMPAS.com - Antonio Stradivari violin brand made in 1725 that found one in Malang, East Java, is believed to be one of the oldest violin in the world. Found precisely in a market ragged, Malang. The inventor is Mudzoffar (75), a resident of Jl. Shell Gg I, No. 5 Village Comb, Stone Town. Mudzoffar, who bought it in 1957.

He bought it in a man's descent Tiong Hoa, named Om Sui. At that time, Mudzoffar get the violin without strings. Violin was bought at a price of Rp 7,000. Mudzoffar that since teens are a hobby playing music just never know who bought a very valuable violin.

"But then, when I buy a violin, I do not know that the violin is a violin kind of nice," she admitted, Kompas.com met, at his home on Saturday (09/07/2011). Mudzoffar only recently learned that the violin had the oldest musical instrument after reading an article on the internet. "At that time I just found out. Then I checked it was also the year of manufacture in the body of this fiddle," he said, holding the violin.

Violin made by Antonio Stradivari was produced in 1725. The author name and year of production itself is contained within the body of a violin. "That's what makes me confident that this violin is one of the oldest in Indonesia and even in the world," he said.

Meanwhile, the search Mudzoffar own, both books and numerous articles on Antonio Stradivari violin, viola made by Antonio Stradivari violin was indeed one of the best in the world. Characteristics, located on the label Antonius Stradivarius Anno Cremonensis Faciebat, followed by years of manufacture. The instruments of Stradivari's work the best, manufactured between the years 1698-1725, culminating in the year 1715. After 1730, some instruments signed by Stradivari, and made by the two sons of Stradivari called Omobomo and Francesco.

Stradivari during his life only makes the 1100 musical instruments, and most of the violin. Among that number only about 650 instruments (512 of them are violin) surviving over the age of 250 years. "Meanwhile, the other one was destroyed in a fire or other accident, one lost at sea or floods, and some were destroyed by fire bombing of Dresden in World War II," he explained.

Stradivari violin is one of the world's best violins ever created and has the highest prices. Until now, still played by a professional violinist. Each violin made by Stradivari that still exist, each has his nickname. On June 21, 2011 then, in 1721 Stradivari violin known as the "Lady Blunt" was bought by an anonymous bidder for $ 9.808 million pounds. Money from the auction were used to help the earthquake victims of Japan.

While on October 14, 2010, 1697 Stradivari violin known as "Molitor" sold online by the Auction Tarisio worth 3.6 million U.S. dollars, while the famous concert violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Earlier, on May 16, 2006, auction house Christie's auction for $ 3.544 million Hammer Stradivari 1707 U.S. dollars.

Until now, though the violin was owned Mudzoffar rare, still no one has bid to buy. "If anyone bought it does not matter, as long as suitable price," he said. Currently, the existing violin strings, bought by Mudzoffar, to be used for playing music at home.

"Today I have bought the strings. It's often used in Sinar Harapan Malay Orchestra, which he founded in 1954. Until now, the quality of the sound produced is quite clear," he admits

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5.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia Maluku Saumlaki

Tectonic earthquake measuring 5.3 Richter Scale in Saumlaki, the district capital of West Southeast Maluku (MTB) on Sunday (10/07/2011) morning at around 04:04 CEST, did not cause casualties were reported.

Geophysical Station Chief Benny Sipolo in Ambon Ambon, said the results of coordination over the District Government MTB, earthquake epicenter is at 7:59 of South Latitude - Longitude 128.71 East caused no casualties.

Tidal wave (tsunami) that is often disturbing the public is also not potentially happen. Earthquake at a depth of 121 KM under the sea is located at 293 km northwest of Saumlaki.

Benny said it intensively monitor the developments since Saumlaki including earthquake-prone areas in Maluku. "Almost every day of shocks with a capacity of 2-3 SR," he said.

Earlier, on Saturday, July 9th, 2011 at 14:51 CEST, Saumlaki also rocked by a magnitude 5.7 magnitude tectonic earthquake. Earthquake with epicenter 4:13 South Latitude - Longitude 129.38 East there were no casualties and the tsunami did not happen. Earthquake at a depth of 35 km under the sea is located at 146 km northwest of Saumlaki.

Maluku Province is one of the areas prone to earthquake and tsunami because it is located at the confluence of three of the Pacific plate, the Indo Australia and Eurasia.

Indo Australian Plate into the Eurasian, Pacific Plate meet, resulting in an irregular fracture. However, until now there has been no tsunami potential earthquake in the Moluccas.

Earthquakes that occurred in areas in Maluku most tremors, local namely shallow continuous. Its strength ranges from three to four Modifield Mercally Intensity (MMI)).

Earthquake-prone areas in Maluku in which areas the southeast, the island of Ambon, Seram and Buru. While the central fault of which are located in Ambon and Seram Sea West (SBB).

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High waves, Catch Down

The catch number of fishermen in the town of Tegal, Central Java fell, due to the influence of high waves. Currently, the fishermen claim the income they earn just enough to cover the cost of supplies.

Nasution (48), fishermen in the Village Tegalsari, District of West Tegal, Tegal, Thursday (7 / 7) said the current from the sea began at 05.00 hing ga 13.00, auction results obtained only about Rp 300,000. Results are only sufficient to cover the cost of supplies amounting to Rp 300,000 at sea.

Whereas in the overflow condition, the catch obtained could reach Rp 700,000 to Rp 800,000 at sea. The catch is less, due to big waves, he said.

Wave heights at sea, according to Darmin, reaching about one meter. Waves as high as it is difficult for fishermen, especially in the traditional fishermen casting nets. Result of declining catches, fishermen are not getting the results from the sea, so that forced menghutang to shipowners. Yet in one boat, there are four crew (ABK).

Sagi (45), other fishermen say the catch dropped, from 10 days ago. B ahkan from fishing for half days, he only get the catch of about Rp 200,000. The break-even revenue to cover the cost of supplies, which bekisar between Rp 200,000 to Rp 300,000 at sea, depending on the needs of boat fuel.

Chairman of the Fishermen Association of Indonesia (HNSI) Tegal, Mahmud Efendi said the current weather conditions are unpredictable. Should be in July and August, the catch is abundant. Season drought usually occurs in the west wind, around the beginning of the year.

Price Reduced fish catches, resulting in fish prices rose. Taisah (55), fish traders in Pasar Pagi Tegal said the current price of pomfret fish rose from Rp 25,000 to Rp 3 0 000 per kilogram, while fish prices rose banyar from Rp 18,000 to Rp 25,000. Fish is now a little, he said.

Price squid increased from Rp 20,000 to Rp 23,000 per kilogram. According Wati (50), fish traders at Port Tegalsari, price increases result in the fish market quiet. Especially today, people are more concerned with school fees, so they reduce the consumption of fish.

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ATM bombers Bandung Indonesia Leave a Message

Among the pieces of automated teller machines owned Bank BNI is destroyed by the blast which occurred on Thursday (06/30/2011) morning at Jalan Dipatiukur, Bandung, West Java, spread some papers such as leaflets containing messages that allegedly associated with the explosion. The papers were strewn in the yard Stores Rabbani, near the door aluminum.

The message in the paper was written entirely in capital letters. The following message:

"(Star symbol) International Conspiracy for Revenge PT Indomining (BIMA) has done brutal repression against local communities. PT Jogja International Mangasa want to get rid of 50 thousand farmers Kulonprogo. Takalar threatened farmers deprived of land and all this is done brutally, including shootings, terror, sexual harassment, and other oppression that we have not heard from the media. No wonder that the corporate-bureaucrat-capitalists do not care about anything other than just thicken their pockets! our attack on the ATM (Bank) is an important target because the bank is always involved in funding the extraction natural resources and suppression of its people on behalf of the capital! We do not intend to hurt anyone, destruction of objects is not violence! There is no forgiveness for the oppressor! No mercy for the state and capitalism! State, the military, police, SERT financiers are the real terrorists! "

As reported, an automated teller machines (ATMs) belonging to the Jalan Dipatiukur Bank BNI, Bandung, exploded early this morning. There were no casualties in the incident which was witnessed two security guards, namely Arminto and Ahmad Sulaeman.

According to Compass monitoring, ATM BNI property destroyed and burned the whole room. ATM aluminum steel door was thrown up to ten feet in front of him. Two ATM next door, which is owned by BJB and Bank BRI, still intact.

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