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In the News (Mon 28 Dec 09)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Butung
Butung, also known as Buton or Boeton, is an island in Indonesia just off the southeast peninsula of Sulawesi.
In the precolonial era, Butung was within the sphere of influence of Ternate, and especially in the sixteenth century served as a secondary regional center within the Ternaten empire, controlling trade and collecting tribute to be sent to Ternate.
Butung, also Buton or Boeton, island, central Indonesia, part of the Malay Archipelago, in the Banda Sea, lying off the southeastern extremity of...
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Butung   (214 words)

  
 Es kam von den Inseln - Strategycon Interactive Foren
Butung und Luwu waren uralte Feinde, die sich gegenseitig die Fischereirechte in den umliegenden Seegebieten streitig machten.
Zum Unglück beider bezahlte in Butung anscheinend niemand Steuern und Geldeintreiber waren noch nicht erfunden worden.
Wer in Konstantinopel nicht der Zweite sein kann, der wird in/auf Butung der Erste werden.
80.237.184.63 /forums/showthread.php?t=10464&page=1   (2496 words)

  
 [No title]
Makanan ini namanya Palu butung, Waktu buka puasa di sunda kelapa beberapa waktu yang lalu salah seorang temen gue *hai Ira* membuatkan gue makanan ini, Ibu yang pinter masak ini memang berasal dari Makasar,
Rasanya enaakk banget, gak kalah sama palu butung yang di jual di daeng Tata.
Palu butung terbuat dari pisang raja/kepok, tepung beras, santen di siram pake sirup merah asli dari makasar.
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 Es kam von den Inseln [Archiv] - Strategycon Interactive Foren
Sehr zum Unglück für Ternat beherrschte Butung den wichtigsten Seeweg, der an seine Inseln grenzte.
Zwar verlief der Krieg dank Butungs Seeherrschaft sehr günstig.
Bis 1520 überrollte Butung sämtlichen Widerstand in Brunei und erpberte eine Festung nach der anderen.
www.si-games.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-10464.html   (9109 words)

  
 IDRAP : Muna People
The 248,000 Muna inhabit the sandy, coral island of Muna, which lies off the southeastern coast of Sulawesi.
In the past, the Sultan of Butung ruled the Muna through a hierarchy of advisors and officials.
Local chiefs, who were selected from the families of their predecessors, lived in the capital.
www.idrap.or.id /en/ethno_muna.htm   (511 words)

  
 IDRAP : Kulisusu People
The Kulisusu of Indonesia are located in northeastern Butung Island, just southeast of the major island of Sulawesi.
Although the history of the Kulisusu remains largely unknown, it is known that they have lived in their present location for at least 400 years.
Because of the continuing threat from Ternate, the Kulisusu found it best to ally themselves as a servant state under Butung, whose sultans ruled from the southern part of the island.
www.idrap.or.id /en/ethno_kulisusu.htm   (440 words)

  
 Joshua Project - Printer Friendly People Profile
Although there is not as much information currently available about the Wawonii as there is on some other people groups, that which is available shows a way of life similar to their better known neighbors, the Bingkoka, the Pancana, and the Muna.
All of these groups once belonged to the sultanate of Butung.
The Sultan of Butung ruled the Wawonii through a hierarchy of advisors and officials.
www.joshuaproject.net /print.php?rog3=ID&rop3=110728   (504 words)

  
 DNA - India - China denies visas to team from state - Daily News & Analysis
The application was sent to the programme coordinator and an invitation was formally received.
But, Butung said, this was followed by a revised invitation, this time from the foreign and overseas Chinese affairs office of the Welfang people’s government for issue of Chinese visas to all delegates except the four deputed by Arunachal Pradesh.
Butung has written to Arunachal West MP Kiren Rijiju requesting him to seek a clarification from New Delhi and Beijing.
www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1095886   (456 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Both live in undisturbed forest, and are essentially miniature Water Buffalo, are similar in appearance to a deer, weighing 150–300 kg (330–660 lb).
Both are found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia; the Mountain Anoa is also found on the nearby island of Butung.
They apparently live singly or in pairs, rather than herds, except when the cows are about to give birth.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=anoa   (393 words)

  
 ..:: UPEKS ONLINE.._________
Irwan maupun Basri, sama yakinnya bahwa dalam pengelolaan Pasar Butung, indikasi terjadinya korupsi sangat kuat.
Hal ini dibuktikan dengan tidak digubrisnya peringatan yang telah Tiga kali dikeluarkan oleh Sekretaris Kota, Supomo Guntur, kepada pihak manajemen baru Pasar Butung.
Sayangnya hingga berita ini diturunkan, pihak manajemen baru Pasar Butung, belum bisa dikonfirmasi soal sikap mereka terhadap nasib pemilik kios lama dan rencana Civil melaporkan mereka ke KPK.
www.ujungpandangekspres.com /view.php?id=4572   (323 words)

  
 e. Maluku (Eastern Indonesia), 1500-17th Century. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
Portuguese killed Sultan Hairun; the Ternaten court mobilized resources of sufficient power to oust the Portuguese from Ternate; avenging his father's death gave the new sultan grounds for a campaign to make Ternate the single center in the Malukan world.
He subdued Bacan and Tidore, then sent a conquering fleet to Banggai, Tobunku, Butung, and Salayar.
Though some parts remained restive, the origin myth helped to underscore shared culture and the political claims of Ternate.
www.bartelby.com /67/843.html   (311 words)

  
 Pemerintah Kota Makassar - Pemkot Kaji Trayek Tanjung Bunga-Barombong
Dalam SK Nomor 17 Tahun 2005 itu disebutkan trayeknya adalah Barombong-Tanjung Bunga- Pasar Butung.
Namun trayeknya bukan Barombong-Pasar Butung melainkan Barombong-Makassar Mal.
Bisa saja melewati Pasar Butung namun muaranya tetap ke Makassar Mal.
makassarkota.go.id /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=947&Itemid=136&date=2007-10-01   (381 words)

  
 Antique Luzon Tribal Art Collectors' Organisation, Philippines
These are almost triangular in shape, closed by copper rings and capped by a circular brass handle.
These were used to carry pipes, tobacco, flint, steel, betel nut, spoons, even amulets or charms.
The butung are tucked into the G-string with the brass handle flopping down flat." (Quoted from R. Maramba, Form and Splendor)
home.online.no /~molt-and/Museum/ifutex/ifutex.htm   (247 words)

  
 AVIFAUNA - Picchio verde . . . l'altro web site - Birds: DNA Sibley's list, 7 (Non Passeriformes)
Lowlands to 1100 m of n,c,se,s Sulawesi and Lembeh, Muna and Butung islands.
Coastal lowlands in Malay pen., Sumatra and Borneo.
Sulawesi and Lembeh, Muna, Butung and Togian islands.
www.scricciolo.com /classificazione/classification7.htm   (2156 words)

  
 Butung - English-Italian Dictionary - WordReference.com
We found no English translation for 'Butung' in our English to Italian Dictionary.
Forum discussions with the word(s) 'Butung' in the title:
Non ci sono titoli che contengano la parola/frase 'Butung'.
www.wordreference.com /enit/Butung   (61 words)

  
 Buton   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Buton (also Butung or Boeton), is an Island in Indonesia just off the southeast peninsula of Sulawesi.
In the precolonial era, the island, then usually known as Butung, was within the sphere of influence of Ternate.
Especially in the sixteenth century it served as an important secondary regional center within the Ternaten empire, controlling regional trade and collecting tribute to be sent to Ternate.
www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/bu/Buton.htm   (106 words)

  
 Anoa - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Both live in undisturbed forest, and although they are essentially miniature Water Buffalo, are similar in appearance to a deer, weighing 150–300 kg (330–660 lb).
Both are found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia; the Mountain Anoa is also found on the nearby island of Butung.
They apparently live singly or in pairs, rather than herds, except when the cows are about to give birth.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Anoa   (450 words)

  
 e. Maluku (Eastern Indonesia), 1500-17th Century. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Portuguese killed Sultan Hairun; the Ternaten court mobilized resources of sufficient power to oust the Portuguese from Ternate; avenging his father's death gave the new sultan grounds for a campaign to make Ternate the single center in the Malukan world.
He subdued Bacan and Tidore, then sent a conquering fleet to Banggai, Tobunku, Butung, and Salayar.
Though some parts remained restive, the origin myth helped to underscore shared culture and the political claims of Ternate.
www.bartleby.com /67/843.html   (311 words)

  
 Amazon.com: butung   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sulawesi, Peleng Isl, Muna and Butung Isis, Togian Isis.
We were headed for the Butung Strait, 300 nautical miles westward...
of purse, known as a "butung," with a distinct tribal pattern,...
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=butung&index=blended&page=1   (955 words)

  
 Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Sulawesi montane rain forests (AA0124)
West and East Sulawesi form two of the geologic provinces, separated by the Palu-Koro fault, which runs from the town of Palu to the Gulf of Bone.
The third geologic province consists of the Tokala region on the northeast peninsula, the Banggai Islands, Butung Island, and the Sula Islands.
The small patches of monsoon forests on the southwest peninsula of Sulawesi and on Butung Island (Whitmore 1984) were included in the Sulawesi Lowland Rain Forests [AA0123] but should be considered a distinct habitat type in an ecoregion-based conservation assessment to ensure representation.
www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0124_full.html   (1451 words)

  
 Butung Map | Indonesia Google Satellite Maps
And last but not least you will find Butung and Indonesia travel services offer including cheap flights, cheap hotels and other accommodation deals at the bottom of this page.
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www.maplandia.com /indonesia/sulawesi-selatan/kodya-ujung-pandang/butung   (524 words)

  
 anoa@Everything2.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It tends to stay in the forest and swamp areas (the anoa is the only buffalo that prefers thick forest as its habitat).
The mountain anoa sticks to the more mountainous areas (mountain anoa have also been reported seen on the island of Butung or Buton near the coast of the Southeast peninsula).
It also prefers dense forest, especially dense ground vegetation and is generally found there and not on open land like meadows near the forest.
everything2.com /index.pl?node_id=185362   (1661 words)

  
 Accipiter rhodogaster butonensis - Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk types in the ZMA
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Paratype: ZMA 47902, male in moult from juvenile to adult, Bau-bau, coastal Butung, collected 14 Oct 1948 by G.A.L. de Haan (coll.
According to Van Bemmel and Voous (1951), also the following birds were examined: one adult male each from Muna and Butung in the Elbert collection in the SMF, and two further males and one female from these islands taken by Elbert, probably in the MZB.
ip30.eti.uva.nl /zma3d/accipitridae2.html   (405 words)

  
 Indonesia Locations List - Butato to Buwongankee
Butung, Sulawesi Selatan, Populated Place, Long: 119.4142 Lat: -5.1275
Butung, Sulawesi Selatan, Populated Place, Long: 119.5894 Lat: -4.545556
Butung, Sulawesi Tenggara, Populated Place, Long: 122.6333 Lat: -5.466667
www.traveljournals.net /explore/indonesia/locations/b/181.html   (294 words)

  
 collectingsites
Served as a exile for political prisoners and thus was not accessible to foreigners until recently.
Butung or Buton: a quite large island off the south-east coast of south-eastern Sulawesi.
Much of the butterfly-fauna of Sulawesi occurs there, but quite a few good subspecies are found, like Pathysa dorcus or Pathysa androcles, many Nymphalide species have good subspecies there as well as Danaide.
www.insectcollector.at /collectingsites.html   (1601 words)

  
 The Ultimate Anoa - American History Information Guide and Reference
Both live in undisturbed forest, and although they are essentially miniature Water Buffalo, are similar in appearance to a deer, weighing 150–300 kg (330–660 lb).
Both are found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia; the Mountain Anoa is also found on the nearby island of Butung.
They apparently live singly or in pairs, rather than herds, except when the cows are about to give birth.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Anoa   (236 words)

  
 AVIFAUNA - Picchio verde . . . l'altro web site - Birds: DNA Sibley's list, 20 (Non Passeriformes)
Muna, Butung, Kalao and Tanahjampea is.), Lesser Sunda Is. (Lombok, Sumba, Flores, Alor, Timor) and Philippines; lowlands to 2300 m of c,e New Guinea.
Taliabu in Sula Is., and Butung I.) and Lesser Sunda is. (Sumba, Timor); Australia, Tasmania, where probably only a vagrant).
Muna, Peleng, Butung, and Banggai and Sula is. Possibly related to A. cirrocephalus.
digilander.libero.it /avifauna/classificazione/classification20.htm   (5885 words)

  
 Untitled Document
At 10-13 months, the casque starts to develop and the juvenile female begins to molt into adult head and neck colors.
It is difficult to accurately census a nomadic species that congregates around fruiting trees; counts based on temporary, mobile aggregations may result in an exaggerated estimate of the population's true numbers.
brevirostris occurs on the islands of Butung and Muna.
www.coraciiformestag.com /Hornbill/cassidix/cassidix.html   (413 words)

  
 Food and Drug Administration Bill
After Secretary Shalala made you all laugh she reminded me that she has to go catch a plane -- she's going on a trip to Asia and she's winding up in Butung.
She said, you know, some people think Butung is the most beautiful place in the world, and the King is there and he's got four wives and they're all sisters.
And she said, I wonder if he'd like four and a half.
clinton4.nara.gov /WH/New/html/19971121-1123.html   (1047 words)

  
 Treron pompadori dehaani - Pompadour Green Pigeon types in the ZMA
Holotype: ZMA 8703, adult male, Butung I. (off SE Sulawesi, Indonesia), collected Aug 1909 by Mohari (coll.
If you are having problems opening the 3D images, or if you wondering why there are three types of movies for each specimen, please visit the Help page.
Paratype: ZMA 47911, adult male, Butung, collected 24 Sep 1948 by De Haan (coll.
nlbif.eti.uva.nl /zma3d/columbidae.html   (644 words)

  
 Kulisusu - Un-Reached People Group Of Indonesia
located in northeastern Butung Island, just southeast of the major island of Sulawesi.
Although always a small people group, they enjoyed a period of independence in the early seventeenth century until their capital town was sacked by forces from Ternate, in the Molucca Islands.
Because of the continuing threat from Ternate, the Kulisusu found it best to ally themselves as a servant state under Butung
www.seamist.org /peoples/kulisusu-indo.shtml   (483 words)

  
 Cruise List by Ports of Call
Bau Bau, part of Indonesia’s Southeast Sulawesi group, is situated on the mountainous island of Butung, commonly referred to as Buton.
The island was once a post for slave trade and piracy, ruled by the Sultanate of Buton from the 14th century until 18th century when the Dutch and Portuguese arrived.
For full details of this Disclaimer click here.
www.choosingcruising.co.uk /Discover/Cruises_Calling.asp?nCall=Bau+Bau&nCat=P&client=discover   (206 words)

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