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Rice Prices Continue Rise

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: The increased demand ahead of Ramadan and the impact of climate change on various agricultural centers in Java, triggering a jump in the price of various types of rice. In Jakarta, the type of IR 64 rice price rose from USD 6600 to USD 6750 per kilogram, Sunday (18 / 7). Meanwhile, Ramos and similar classes of rice increased from Rp 8,250 to Rp 8,500 per kilogram.

In Depok, West Java, IR 64 rice price increases to $ 200 per kilogram from Rp 5,500 to Rp 5700 perkilonya. While this type of medium rice increase reached 600 rupiah from Rp 6,000 to Rp 6.600 per kilogram.

While in Purwakarta, West Java, local Bulog has provided 30 thousand tons of rice and is ready digelontorkan to the market to dampen price hikes. Currently the price of low quality rice in Purwakarta move from Rp 5,000 to Rp 5,500 per kilogram. (IAN)

Hatta Radjasa: Increase in TDL's Revised

Banjarnegara (AFP) - Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister Hatta Radjasa said the government has been corrected so that the basic electricity tariff increase will not burden small businesses, micro, and medium.

"The increase began from the decrease or minus up to the highest was 18 percent. The highest and then only slightly," he said, Sunday afternoon

He said this after attending the activities of Ministers Greet that was held by the Village Society Movement Lovers Rural Development Nusantara (Nusantara euphoria) Rejasa Village, District Madukara, Banjarnegara regency, Central Java.

According to him, the government expects the influence of the MSME TDL does not lead to a close.

He said the government has estimated that the influence of the MSME electricity.

"If an average increase of 12 percent to 15 percent, with rates of electricity production was only five percent, then the effect on production is only zero point something," he said.

As mentioned about the facts on the ground there has been a collapse resulting from the increase MSME TDL, he said, these increases have not impacted on the SMEs.

"Just the electricity has not increased kok been affected," he said.

According to him, the government is thinking of MSMEs and really anticipating the impact of this increase in TDL.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - price of staple goods continued to climb feared Lebaran. Yet toward the end of July alone, prices of these goods have soared. What should the government do?

Hendri Saparini economic observers rate the government must have the courage to intervene to control prices of goods. Without the courage to intervene, the price of goods will continue to rise uncontrollably.

"For strategic products, that's the culprit a bit. Must have the courage to ask the government hit the market with the support of market participants," he said on the sidelines of the weekly discussions at Warung Daun Cikini, Jakarta, Saturday (17/07/2010).

By asking for the support of employers, the government can guarantee the availability of supply so that prices do not continue to soar. Thus, the government has the teeth to maintain the stability of stock.

"Government authorities and act as a responsible provider of food for the community. Must ask stakeholders and producers were pressured to meet domestic demand," he said.

One of them, he continued, the government can restore Bulog role as before, namely to maintain and control stock prices. Hendri not dismiss will be no consequences will be borne by the government budget.

"This requires a budget. Enggak what-something than to build government buildings that baseball is important," he added.

Hatta Radjasa: Increase in TDL's Revised

Banjarnegara (AFP) - Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister Hatta Radjasa said the government has been corrected so that the basic electricity tariff increase will not burden small businesses, micro, and medium.

"The increase began from the decrease or minus up to the highest was 18 percent. The highest and then only slightly," he said, Sunday afternoon

He said this after attending events held by the Minister Greet the Village by Village Development Society Movement Lovers Nusantara (Nusantara euphoria) Rejasa Village, District Madukara, Banjarnegara regency, Central Java.

According to him, the government expects the influence of the MSME TDL does not lead to a close.

He said the government has estimated that the influence of the MSME electricity.

"If an average increase of 12 percent to 15 percent, with rates of electricity production was only five percent, then the effect on production is only zero point something," he said.

As mentioned about the facts on the ground there has been a collapse resulting from the increase MSME TDL, he said, these increases have not impacted on the SMEs.

"Just the electricity has not increased kok been affected," he said.

According to him, the government is thinking of MSMEs and really anticipating the impact of this increase in TDL.

Herat, Afghanistan, (ANTARA News / Reuters) - The Taliban insurgents launched a series of attacks in western Afghanistan on Sunday, blowing the door of a prison and freed 23 prisoners were members of the group, officials said.

After his government was overthrown by forces led by the United States in 2001, the Taliban is active again in recent years, causing many casualties to Afghan and foreign troops. They also launched bold attacks against key locations including the capital Kabul.

Taliban attacked four policemen heading into downtown Farah Sunday morning, said Mohammad Younus Rasooli, the governor of Farah province, western Afghanistan, which borders with Iran.

"They first attacked a police station and detonated at the same time the prison doors Farah, which resulted in 23 prisoners escape," said Rasooli told Reuters by telephone.

Four detainees were arrested immediately because they suffered injuries while fleeing, he said and adding seven others were arrested again.

A Taliban spokesman, Qari Mohammad Tousuf confirm the members of that movement is behind these attacks.

Weather and PICU Speculator Price Increase

Liputan6.com, Ambon: Prices of basic needs in some areas continues to rise. In Ambon, Maluku, price increases occurred in nearly all major commodity. The biggest increase occurred in the vegetables. Carrots and potatoes are now being sold at a price of Rp 15 thousand per kilogram from the previous price of USD 10 thousand, two weeks ago.

In addition to vegetables, the increase also occurs in the prices of other staples such as rice. Rice with golden boy and wasp species sold for Rp 10 thousand per kilogram.

The price increase also occurred in West Sulawesi. Red pepper and red onion carrying achieve the highest price increases. Both commodities are now sold at USD 50 thousand and USD 30 thousand per kilogram. Yet two weeks ago, red chillies and onions disposed of by the price of USD 12 thousand and 16 thousand.

Various increases are alleged to be caused due to poor weather damaging crops. In addition, also caused by speculators who try to make money unilaterally. (ADO)

Raped Teenagers Concert Attendance

Liputan6.com, Suffolk: Latitude Festival Committee was beaten after the rape of a teenager when the event took place in Suffolk, England. This incident occurred several hours after the veteran singer Tom Jones to appear and cause chaos when thousands of fans are curious about the action of the secret stage.

The singer song "Its Not Unusual" was singing in a small forest area Latitude Festival. The security forces were forced to let the crowds flocked to watch the performances. They watch over a bridge that leads to the stage.

And the committee konserpun increasingly involved some problems, after a 19-year-old girl raped by three to four men during a concert audience she was looking for a toilet. The police were searching to find the rapist's. Officers urged the audience to the concert to be alert and aware of their personal security. (Contacmusic / JNA / IAN)

Buyers Market invaded Palasari

Liputan6.com, Bandung: Market Palasari used books, Bandung, West Java, each entering a new school year is always invaded the parents. They seek a variety of textbooks from elementary, junior high through high school.

Many buyers come to the oldest used-book market in the city of Bandung. Section, books are sold complete and the price is relatively cheaper than in any other book stores.

More lively atmosphere also looks at the sales center in used books Sriwedari Park Complex, Solo, Central Java. Parents looking for text books used to be able to buy books at a price cheaper than that sold in stores. By buying used books they claimed could save up to 50 percent more spending. (IAN)

Measure Your Diabetes Risk!

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - According to Drs. AB Wardoyo, Sp.PD, from Bintaro International Hospital, Tangerang, diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 happens when body can not produce insulin or use it.

In the long term, this condition can cause heart problems, kidney disease, stroke, blindness, or a rotting wound that had to be amputated. If you wanted to know if you are the risky, answer the question below and total the values! 1. Are you usually at least 30 minutes of exercise every day? • Yes = 0 • No = 2

2. Are there any members of your family with diabetes? • No = 0 • A distant relative (grandparents, uncles / aunts, cousins) = 2 • close family (father / mother, siblings) = 4 3. How long your waist? If you are a man: • Less than 94 cm = 0 • If 94-102 cm = 1 • More than 102 cm = 2 If you are a woman: • Less than 80 cm = 0 • If 80-88 cm = 1 • More than 88 cm = 2

When added together, if your score 4 or less, which means good. If five or more, which means you risk high. Immediately consult a doctor! @ Tock

Herat, Afghanistan, (ANTARA News / Reuters) - The Taliban insurgents launched a series of attacks in western Afghanistan on Sunday, blowing the door of a prison and freed 23 prisoners were members of the group, officials said.

After his government was overthrown by forces led by the United States in 2001, the Taliban is active again in recent years, causing many casualties to Afghan and foreign troops. They also launched bold attacks against key locations including the capital Kabul.

Taliban attacked four policemen heading into downtown Farah Sunday morning, said Mohammad Younus Rasooli, the governor of Farah province, western Afghanistan, which borders with Iran.

"They first attacked a police station and detonated at the same time the prison doors Farah, which resulted in 23 prisoners escape," said Rasooli told Reuters by telephone.

Four detainees were arrested immediately because they suffered injuries while fleeing, he said and adding seven others were arrested again.

A Taliban spokesman, Qari Mohammad Tousuf confirm the members of that movement is behind these attacks.