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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Minister for Cooperatives and SMEs (Menkop) Sjarifuddin Hasan, refuted the claim that the mini into the causes and triggers of bankruptcy SMEs. "Not true, the mini is also a good thing," said Hasan Sjarifuddin, in Jakarta, Friday (16/4/2010).

According Menkop, mini or other modern markets will not adversely affect surrounding SMEs when local governments comply with zoning rules and the distance between the two locations.

He added, either traditional stalls minimarket and basically have their own segment. "Each had a segment need not worry so long as governments comply with the rules made by the central government," he said.

The Government has set in such a way as to mini and small businesses without a mutually constructive deadly one another.

Menkop it argues, the presence of a minimarket in one area will stimulate economic growth in surrounding communities. "The mini will absorb the labor force and stimulate economic growth in the surrounding environment," he said.

It also has a cooperative development program that is based minimarket Smescomart which has been running since several years ago.

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KPK arrested: Regent Digul Yaluwo Joshua (left) after undergoing investigation at the Building Commission, Jakarta, Friday (16 / 4) officially arrested Joshua KPK alleged corruption cases related to the management of budget funds and local government Otsus Boven Digul, Papua Province, in the year 2005 - 2007.

Attorneys: Gaius Anyway Thank Alright

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Suspect broker tax cases, Gaius HP Tambunan, denied himself who gave bribes directly to the Chairman of the Tangerang District Court, Muhtadi Asnun. Only, he claimed, all the money was delivered through his lawyer, Haposan Hutagalung.

"Gaius wrong just accept it, Haposan asked how, she (Gaius) love," said Saldi Hasibuan, Tambunan Gaius legal counsel for the case now, when contacted by telephone, Saturday (17/4/2010).

Meanwhile, another attorney Gaius Tambunan, Pia Nasution, said that will not take any steps related to the examination of the Judicial Commission against a judge Muhtadi Asnun. Pia submit all these processes to KY. "Nobody move anything, we leave it all to KY," he explained.

Earlier, Chairman of the Panel of Judges at the Tangerang District Court, Muhtadi Asnun, a convict free Gaius Halomoan Tambunan, said "only" received a USD 50 million related to the case. That money was used to increase the cost umra to the Holy Land.

Former Chairman of Bandar Lampung District Court was also claimed to have met with tax officials Class III-A is at his house. The meeting was at night or one day before the verdict pronounced on March 15, 2010. At that time, Gaius picked up by the Tangerang District Court Clerk's office had the initials IK Tangerang District Court. (Willy Widianto)

Cold Water "Warms" Appetite

Kompas.com - For those who complete weight-loss program with regular swimming, it's worth choosing a swim with warm water. Because the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, announced, swim with the water is too cold can sabotage the process has a proportionate body.

The study involved 11 men divided into two groups who were asked to climb a static bicycle for 45 minutes. Only the first group is placed at room temperature to 33 degrees Celsius. This is the condition of the pool with cold temperatures. While both groups placed on a more neutral space.

During the exercise carried out all of the respondents monitored combustion energy, before, during and after exercise. In each segment, respondents were given the freedom to choose foods that are provided. The result, although the same combustion energy but they seemed to be conditioned in a cold water pool, has appetite 41% higher than other groups. (Prevention Online / Priska Siagian)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Longing Slankers (Slank music buff) will soon be remedied when the band Slank, which is fronted by Kaka (vocals), Bimbim (drums), Negara (guitar), Ridho (guitar), and Ivanka (drums) on stage benefit concert Live Earth, caring environment in Pecatu Indah Resort, Jimbaran, Bali, Sunday (18/4/2010).

Slank, who had not allowed a concert in Jakarta some time ago, already anticipated by approximately 4000 Slanker originating from inside and outside of Bali. "Last I heard in the 4000 Bali existing Slanker who want to watch for too long Slank not show," said promoter Live Earth in Bali, Rini C, Noor, in a press conference in Jakarta on Saturday (17/4/2010).

But, unfortunately, Slank, who had long been a gig that could not appear for long. Because, Live Earth concerts are not supported by the sponsors so that shortage of funds. "It should 25 minutes, eight songs. But, most will change the concept. What is important, although its message to a different format," said Kaka in the same opportunity. (FAN)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Gita Wirjawan mengatkan, the institute believes the investment in the first quarter of 2010 were able to grow 10 to 15 percent.

"We're optimistic, growing at over 10 percent, 10-15 percent," he said in Jakarta on Saturday.

According to him, the Indonesian economy is currently considered a positive for investors. Indonesia's economic growth could reach 4.5 percent in 2009 amid world economic downturn is a plus for our country.

"They believe in a comfortable climate in our country," he said.

Gita argues, it will announce an investment to Indonesia in May 2010 first quarter ahead.

Meanwhile, changes in assumptions related to the economic growth in the P state budget proposal in 2010, he mengatkan still on the right track.

He said the changes from the original assumptions of economic growth and is now 5.5 percent to 5.8 percent does not change the target of investment growth, especially for gross fixed capital formation (GFCF).

"We need the GFCF growth amounted to 7.8 per cent to sustain the growth of 5,5-6 percent. So it's still` on the right track '(on the right path), "he said.

He added, new in 2011, GFCF growth should reach 10-11 percent in order to be able to sustain the planned 2014 national budget may reach Rp2.000 trillion.

Julia Perez: I Never commit adultery

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Artists sexy Julia Perez or Jupe is familiarly called into action with a statement of Interior Minister Gamawan Fauzi, which revealed the government will revise Law No. 32 year 2004 about the Regional Head Election.

Gamawan said, people who are already committing adultery or fornication as evidenced by the existence of banned video as regent. In addition, there are additional requirements necessary to approve the terms of experienced candidates in political parties, civic organizations, or former member of the legislature.

What responses Jupe? The statement did not cancel his proposed himself as a prospective candidate Regent Pacitan. According to him, in the Election Law does not set about adultery or organizational experience.

"There are no requirements. I never committed adultery," Jupe said during a news conference at the Hotel Sultan, Jakarta, Saturday (17/4/2010).

When asked for feedback about the ban on candidates who have been committing adultery for a candidate for Regent, Jupe said, "That's nice. Because I think a leader should be far away with the things that adultery," he said.

So you're ready to move forward? "As children of the nation, as the younger generation I'm ready. If I do not mean I'm not ready to bolt the young generation opened the way to go forward," said Jupe.

Liputan6, com, Yangon: A series of four bomb explosions hit Myanmar's back. This time the location Myitsone hydroelectric project in the northern state of Kachin, Saturday (17 / 4) early morning. The bombs go off at 02:45 local time on the project site and one of three more bombs exploded in the occupied areas of migrants.

The blast injured a worker of a total of 2000 workers who were at the project site. Myitsone, hydroelectric power plant project is one of the 4100 megawatt hydroelectric project on River Ayeyawaddy since Year 2009. (Xinhua / RST / SHA)

Gaius Bribe Money Used Umroh Judge

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Judge Muhtadi Asnun claimed to have received a USD 50 million from Gaius HP Tambunan and use it to add cost to the Holy Land umra. "He says so, to add to the cost umra," said Chairman of the Judicial Commission (KY) Busyro Muqoddas in Jakarta, Saturday (17/4/2010).

Similar assertion conveyed members Soekotjo Soeparto KY. "From the results of our examination, confessed concerned indeed received USD 50 million. We also have to ask, to what money is," explained Soekotjo.

Soekotjo confirmed, the money transferred directly to the home Muhtadi Gaius Asnun, escorted Court clerk (PN) Tangerang initials IK, a day before a pure acquittal was read on March 15, 2010.

After the convict, who is also chairman Muhtadi Court (PN) Tangerang went umra. In the examination in KY, M Asnun admitted regretting all the deeds.

Busryo added, KY do not just believe the waffle Muhtadi that only he who received the money. "On Monday we checked two other members of the judge," said Busyro. The two judges of this case is Tarigan and Bambang Widyatmoko Haran.

The Ad Critics Budiman Sudjatmiko Politicians

Liputan6.com, Cilacap: Member of Commission II of DPR, Budiman Sudjatmiko, ads criticize politicians who seek support for spending money assessed. Thus expressed Budiman when berorasi in activity titled "Temu Tani Se-Java" in the Village Karangreja, Cimanggu, Cilacap, Central Java, Saturday (17 / 4).

She said every member of the legislature, regent, or governor should conduct such meetings that meet farmers in their respective regions to directly hear the aspirations of citizens. Community, he said, will give maximum support to those who want to go down to the villages.

Budiman admit, fighting for a constitutional mandate was not easy. "Leaders who do not fit the constitution will fall in the opprobrium of history," he said. As for "Temu Tani Se-Java" which was attended by hundreds of farmers' union representatives from West Java, East Java, Central Java and discuss various issues concerning land, especially land disputes. (FRI / Ant)

Appears on Japanese TV Lady GaGa Wear Clothing Weird Slideshow: Celebrity Photos

Lady GaGa costume 'most' crazy when appearing on Japanese TV. 24-year-old singer was wearing a plastic bat wings and lace catsuit when she appeared on the show Music Station on TV Asahi.

The star sang hits her on the show Telephone. In this interview she admitted that she was wearing designer clothing Japan. "Everything I wear is from Japan. Catsuit Somarta and wings are made by Yuima Nakazato."

The singer also said that important to him to find his own style of clothing from countries he visited. According important to give support to young fashion designers. Even when designing clothing for a tour of Monster Ball, he also hired a young designer skills. (SPL / actress)

Mountain View, KOMPAS.com - Google finally provide a service that provides search twitter messages based on certain keywords. However, this service is different from the function in the Twitter search engine which only presents the latest search results. Google's present search results based on time to all the archives are owned by Twitter.

"The message update Twitter and other short message created a history of conversations that could give important information about what happened and how people react," said Dylan Casey, product manager of Google's real-time search in the company's official blog.

With the breakthrough that Google's done it, any Internet user can now browse any topic at any given time. In the search results even add charts or graphs showing the level of popularity of the topic you are looking for from day to day. This feature is called Google "replay".

Currently this feature can keep track of new topics in Twitter began February 11, 2010, but Google promises to someday be able to track even the first message on Twitter. This replay feature has been available but will be applied to the whole world in the next few weeks. But, if you want to try it please click here.

KOMPAS.com - the government agency that provides endorsement label for energy efficient products and environmentally friendly players awaited by the electronics industry. Assistant GM of Marketing Division of Household Electronic Equipment PT Sharp Electronics Indonesia (SEID) Andry Adi Utomo brought it in between performances "Discovery of Indonesia" in Jakarta, Friday (16/4/2010).

Until now, Andry explained, consumer enthusiasm for competitive products would be energy efficient and environmentally friendly tend to increase. As one of the players in the industry that also produces products in question, SEID also feel the need.

According to Andry, after it introduced energy-efficient Air Conditioning about a year ago, there was an increase in demand to 15,000 units per month. "Initially, averaging about 4,000 units a month," said Andry.

The same is true for washing machine. From an average production of 10,000 units per month, increasing to 25,000 units per month after the issue of energy saving was launched. "It shows consumers increasingly fond of such products," said Andry.

In the next section, obtained information from Andry, in May or June this year, SEID commercially operated LCD television assembly plant in the area of Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta. Factory production capacity is located at 20,000 units per month position.

Gradually, these factories assemble 32-inch LCD television. Next, the size of 37 inches to 42 inches. Possibly, in the same location, SEID will also assemble a 26-inch size.

Indosiar Acquisition of Trans TV?

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The owner of Trans TV, Chairul Tanjung, asserts that there is currently no discussions related to the acquisition Indosiar by Trans TV, and this was also dismissed news circulated that Indosiar would be acquired by Trans TV.

"There is no discussion with Indosiar. Now we've got two television, namely, Trans TV and Trans 7," said Chairul Tanjung in Jakarta, Friday (16/4/2010).

According to him, it was likely if the company will increase its television stations. "If there's four so-so, if anyone would join me please, because we have been duly accepted to join the Trans TV and Trans 7," he said.

Current business measures is not only limited to the Group in the field of television media (Trans TV and Trans 7) and finance (Bank Mega), but has already expanded into the retail business by acquiring 40 percent of Carrefour's shares worth Rp 3 trillion.

Liputan6.com, Bishkek: Former President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev arrived in Kazakhstan yesterday, Saturday (17 / 4) morning local time, heading for the capital of Belarus, Minsk. According to local media reports, it is unknown reasons Bakiyev's departure to the City of Minsk.

Bakiyev came to Belarus departure two days ago after he arrives in Kazakhstan [read: Bakiyev Arrives in Kazakhstan]. In his speech on television Kazakhstan, Bakiyev expressed his gratitude to the government of Kazakhstan who have helped and cared for him. "I would like to express my gratitude to you for help and care for me," Bakiyev said to the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.

In other developments, Miroslav Jenca, special representative of Secretary General of the United Nations to the Central Asian region and the head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), is scheduled to visit Kyrgyzstan, tomorrow. He intends to continue efforts to assist the government while the UN achieve peace and development in these Central Asian countries.

"UN Secretary General had asked him to continue UN efforts to help the authorities in Bishkek to ensure conditions for the return of peace, prosperity, and become a democratic country," said a spokesman for the UN Headquarters in New York, United States. (RST / ANS / Xinhua)

Amsterdam (ANTARA News / Reuters) - The Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) suffered the defeat of Christian Democrats (CDA) in a poll conducted Friday night, marking the fierce battle between Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, leader of the CDA and PvdA Job Cohen's new leader in elections on June.

PvdA, leading in the polls a month ago after Cohen announced at the party's leadership see the number of seats that may reach down to three to 30 while the CDA won by one to 29 last week, according to Synovate Politieke Barometer survey.

Dutch government falls on February 30 in one persilisihan on the future of the Dutch mission in Afghanistan and the elections will be held on June 9.

Politics in the Netherlands has changed since March 12 when the Labour leader Wouter Bos retreat to make way for Cohen, who was then mayor of Amsterdam.

In a poll who is the most preferred to occupy the prime minister's seat, Cohen received the support three times more than its competitors, including Balkenende.

"It seems that Cohen's effect, which gave Labour 33 seats in the three polls, began to dim," said Synovate.

Exit polls from the Maurice de Hond on Wednesday showed Labour ahead with 33 seats, followed by the Liberals (VVD) with 28 seats and the Christian Democrats with 26 seats.

The Ad Critics Budiman Sudjatmiko Politicians

Liputan6.com, Cilacap: Member of Commission II of DPR, Budiman Sudjatmiko, ads criticize politicians who seek support for spending money assessed. Thus expressed Budiman when berorasi in activity titled "Temu Tani Se-Java" in the Village Karangreja, Cimanggu, Cilacap, Central Java, Saturday (17 / 4).

She said every member of the legislature, regent, or governor should conduct such meetings that meet farmers in their respective regions to directly hear the aspirations of citizens. Community, he said, will give maximum support to those who want to go down to the villages.

Budiman admit, fighting for a constitutional mandate was not easy. "Leaders who do not fit the constitution will fall in the opprobrium of history," he said. As for "Temu Tani Se-Java" which was attended by hundreds of farmers' union representatives from West Java, East Java, Central Java and discuss various issues concerning land, especially land disputes. (FRI / Ant)

WASHINGTON, KOMPAS.com - Microsoft had a different strategy than Google to manage the Twitter archive after they have permission to access it. If Google makes replay feature that can track the topic based on a specific time period, Microsoft chose a tag and collect the retweet.

These features are already available at the Bing in the address search service www.bing.com / twitter. Topics register tag functions the most warm and distinguished levels of popularity with different sizes. In addition there are features of the writing on Twitter the most to share. This feature collects retweet from every sort of writing papers and plaing a lot to share.

"In our Bing analyze the most attention topic on Twitter to your content and presents the most recent and most warmly," writes Kim Lawrence, the responsible Bing Social Search in the blog. Bing also present the updated status of the most hotly sought specific topics in real time.

In the future, Kim said, Microsoft will link this service to all of the search. So, every time you want to know on a particular topic, Bing will provide communications on Twitter archive on the topic.

This feature is different from the approach that Google do with Twitter archive. When searching for a specific topic, Twitter search feature on Google will provide a graph showing the levels of popularity based on number of posts that appear every day. Discussion on the topic you are looking for can also be traced back even later smapai first post Twitter Google as a feature called "replay".

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The presence of Opera Mini in Apple's App Store was positively received by users of the iPhone. How not available in a day since has been downloaded more than one million iPhone devices worldwide.

Opera Software claims to total 1,023,380 iPhone device already downloaded the Opera Mini is available in 24 hours since. Opera Mini is available free of charge and offers quick access with support for data compression of up to 90 percent.

Previously, Opera had worried that the application is not accepted because Apple prohibits this for a browser application or other applications that are already available by default on the iPhone and iPod Touch. In fact, to the point that Opera makes the counter on his Web site to record how long Opera Mini will be approved by Apple.

Although worried, far in Opera Mini Opera optimistic for Apple's iPhone will be accepted. Because, technically it does not melanggra SDK (software development kit) provided by Apple. When used for accessing the internet, Opera Mini does not run the process on the iPhone device provides commands on the server but the Opera.

Opera Mini for iPhone prototype was first introduced at Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona, Spain, and was registered to the App Store on March 23, 2010. Opera Mini Apple finally pass filter on April 12, 2010 after more than 20 days since registration.

Liputan6, com, Yangon: A series of four bomb explosions hit Myanmar's back. This time the location Myitsone hydroelectric project in the northern state of Kachin, Saturday (17 / 4) early morning. The bombs go off at 02:45 local time on the project site and one of three more bombs exploded in the occupied areas of migrants.

The blast injured a worker of a total of 2000 workers who were at the project site. Myitsone, hydroelectric power plant project is one of the 4100 megawatt hydroelectric project on River Ayeyawaddy since Year 2009. (Xinhua / RST / SHA)

Nicolas Cage To Build Pyramid interred

Appears to be a luxury lifestyle choice Nicolas Cage. This famous actor reportedly building a pyramid in New Orleans that are intended as a place of burial as she later died.

Apart from the financial problems being faced Cage, famous actor reportedly was building a pyramid-shaped buildings as tall as 2.7 meters in a cemetery in New Orleans. It is unknown why the actor is building a pyramid-shaped building. There is a possibility that refers to the film National Treasure who wore the symbol of the pyramid on the poster.

Cage is currently experiencing financial problems, bank debt and unpaid taxes. Recently she was asked to pay the debt in the East West Bank amounted to U.S. $ 2 million. Last July the Internal Revenue Service (U.S. government agencies that make the withdrawal tax) of mortgaged property in New Orleans this chord amounting of U.S. $ 6.6 million because of unpaid taxes.

Last year Cage was also forced to sell his luxury home in Bel Air. When sold in the year 2007, this home is offered at a price of U.S. $ 37 million and sold U.S. $ 10 million and U.S. $ $ 15 million. Recently, Cage also sell Bavarian palace, in Bath, England. (SPL / actress)

Land conflicts, Regional Head Office of Citizen Seals

Liputan6.com, Bima: A number of residents sealing Jatibaru Village office, the District Asakota, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, because the headman assessed unilaterally change the public lands to private ownership. Sealing action to make public service activities in the village stopped.

Residents protest the actions of public land menyertifikatkan headman who became the wife of a former private secretary Bima Region. As a result, citizens can no longer conduct social activities in the land.

Wednesday (14 / 4), the land dispute that left hundreds of village residents Jatibaru rampage. Residents destroy and burn the fence around the disputed land. Hundreds of villagers also catch up on the front of the village elder Mayor Bima. They immediately pushed through police barricades [read: Land Disputes in Bima, Ricuh]. (TEST / SHA)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Favorite Actor Slideshow: Celebrity Photos

Every actor or actress must have a favorite opponent. For Angelina Jolie playing his favorite opponent is his own partner, Brad Pitt. Both locations meet and engage in love while shooting the movie MR AND MRS SMITH.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly magazine, the actress says frankly that her favorite actor is Brad Pitt. And he intended to act together with their six children's father. "He's my favorite actors are invited to work together ... the most complex thing is to find an appropriate project," said 34-year-old actress was.

Jolie is currently filming The Tourist clashing acting with Johnny Depp. He also never played together with James McAvoy, Daniel Craig and Colin Farrell. Jolie accused of being a home wrecker because an affair with Pitt on the set MR & MRS SMITH, time Pitt was still married to Aniston. (SPL / actress)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Hewlett Packard (HP), Tuesday (13/4/2010) today, announced that it has completed the acquisition of 3Com Corporation. The value of these acquisitions amounted to 7.90 dollars per share cash, or approximately 2.7 billion worth of U.S. dollars.

HP will integrate network solutions, switching, routing, security and 3Com with HP ProCurve solution, thereby creating a comprehensive portfolio for the customer. Together with HP's broad coverage across the world, the portfolio will be used to strengthen HP's unified infrastructure strategy, developed through the merging servers, storage, networking, management, facilities and services.

With this merger, customers will be able to simplify its network, implement the best network structure for the company and improve IT service delivery capabilities. 3Com acquisition bid to expand HP's Ethernet switching, add routing solutions, and significantly enhance our position. 3Com also provides security capabilities of HP's network through a portfolio of their best.

Palembang (AFP) - Coach Sriwijaya FC, Rahmad Darmawan, besutannya appreciation to the squad that can cope with the PS Semen Padang in Phase 3-0 group A Cup / Copa Indonesia, in Jakabaring Sriwijaya Stadium in Palembang, South Sumatra, Friday afternoon.

"I do not think the kids can play better than yesterday, but still attacked the exhausted condition. They are more developed, capable of playing one or two good touches, and antarlini complementary," said Rahmad, in a press conference after the game.

He also gave special appreciation to a successful M Nasuha melesakkan two goals against Akhmad Kurniawan of Semen Padang.

"Nasuha played well today. He can improvise in his position, thus able to capitalize on opportunities created into goals," said Rahmad too.

But the games tend to face the rough from the squad "Kabau Sirah" in the game, he admitted was quite surprised.

"As yesterday's game versus Persikabo Bogor, Semen Padang not play like this. I was quite surprised with their horseplay. But, I am grateful because players can compete effectively and avoid injury," said former coach Persija and Persipura Jayapura Youth career again.

Based on these results, he stressed that the chances of Sriwijaya FC to move to the second round Cup Indonesia had become open.

"Tomorrow is the day of determination of position in the standings. The only draw with Persikabo Bogor, we were determined to get away," he said.

Liputan6, com, Yangon: A series of four bomb explosions hit Myanmar's back. This time the location Myitsone hydroelectric project in the northern state of Kachin, Saturday (17 / 4) early morning. The bombs go off at 02:45 local time on the project site and one of three more bombs exploded in the occupied areas of migrants.

The blast injured a worker of a total of 2000 workers who were at the project site. Myitsone, hydroelectric power plant project is one of the 4100 megawatt hydroelectric project on River Ayeyawaddy since Year 2009. (Xinhua / RST / SHA)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Minister for Cooperatives and SMEs (Menkop) Sjarifuddin Hasan, refuted the claim that the mini into the causes and triggers of bankruptcy SMEs. "Not true, the mini is also a good thing," said Hasan Sjarifuddin, in Jakarta, Friday (16/4/2010).

According Menkop, mini or other modern markets will not adversely affect surrounding SMEs when local governments comply with zoning rules and the distance between the two locations.

He added, either traditional stalls minimarket and basically have their own segment. "Each had a segment need not worry so long as governments comply with the rules made by the central government," he said.

The Government has set in such a way as to mini and small businesses without a mutually constructive deadly one another.

Menkop it argues, the presence of a minimarket in one area will stimulate economic growth in surrounding communities. "The mini will absorb the labor force and stimulate economic growth in the surrounding environment," he said.

It also has a cooperative development program that is based minimarket Smescomart which has been running since several years ago.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Hewlett Packard (HP), Tuesday (13/4/2010) today, announced that it has completed the acquisition of 3Com Corporation. The value of these acquisitions amounted to 7.90 dollars per share cash, or approximately 2.7 billion worth of U.S. dollars.

HP will integrate network solutions, switching, routing, security and 3Com with HP ProCurve solution, thereby creating a comprehensive portfolio for the customer. Together with HP's broad coverage across the world, the portfolio will be used to strengthen HP's unified infrastructure strategy, developed through the merging servers, storage, networking, management, facilities and services.

With this merger, customers will be able to simplify its network, implement the best network structure for the company and improve IT service delivery capabilities. 3Com acquisition bid to expand HP's Ethernet switching, add routing solutions, and significantly enhance our position. 3Com also provides security capabilities of HP's network through a portfolio of their best.

IMF approves 160 Million Dollar Loan To Iceland

Washington (ANTARA News / Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF), Friday approved borrowing much contested 160-million dollars to Iceland, ending months of political conflict.

In November 2008 the IMF agreed to lend to Iceland to 2.1 billion dollars in an effort to prevent the collapse of the local economy, devastated by the financial crisis.

But in the midst of a dispute with the creditors, mainly the Netherlands and the UK, the latest installment of the loan would be delayed three months.

Fund based in Washington, said Friday, deciding to take out a loan to the Atlantic island of about 1.2 billion dollars.

"I believe that the current policy and financing will facilitate the adjustment burden and assist the economic recovery phase kedua2010 Iceland in part," said IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

Liputan6.com, Pasuruan: The presence of social media, ranging from Facebook, Blogger, Twitter is a threat to the existence of a journalist who worked in the media, both print journalists, online, or television. Therefore, journalists must continue to improve the capacity and ability to be more professional. This was revealed by Executive Director Dr. Soetomo Press Institute (LPDS) Priyambodo RH journalism workshop in Taman Dayu Pasuruan, East Java, Saturday (17 / 4).

"If journalists are not really in a position to work naturally, if taken over by social media," explained Priyambodo who is also chairman of the Center for Multimedia PWI.

He explained that the standard of competence or income reporters are supposed to be feasible. Should at least be on the UMK, he said, because the work is intellectual work that journalists should be distinguished from other workers.

"Journalists must be labor-intensive work and solid ideas," said Priyambodo. "Journalists must not stop writing to only count on a paycheck."

The workshop was followed by around 35 journalists from Bojonegoro, Tuban, Blora, Jombang, Mojokerto and Surabaya was, took place on 16 to 18 April 2010. (Ant / TEST / SHA)

Nicolas Cage To Build Pyramid interred

Appears to be a luxury lifestyle choice Nicolas Cage. This famous actor reportedly building a pyramid in New Orleans that are intended as a place of burial as she later died.

Apart from the financial problems being faced Cage, famous actor reportedly was building a pyramid-shaped buildings as tall as 2.7 meters in a cemetery in New Orleans. It is unknown why the actor is building a pyramid-shaped building. There is a possibility that refers to the film National Treasure who wore the symbol of the pyramid on the poster.

Cage is currently experiencing financial problems, bank debt and unpaid taxes. Recently she was asked to pay the debt in the East West Bank amounted to U.S. $ 2 million. Last July the Internal Revenue Service (U.S. government agencies that make the withdrawal tax) of mortgaged property in New Orleans this chord amounting of U.S. $ 6.6 million because of unpaid taxes.

Last year Cage was also forced to sell his luxury home in Bel Air. When sold in the year 2007, this home is offered at a price of U.S. $ 37 million and sold U.S. $ 10 million and U.S. $ $ 15 million. Recently, Cage also sell Bavarian palace, in Bath, England. (SPL / actress)

Microsoft April Bulletins Overcome 25 Security Issues

Seattle, KOMPAS.COM - Microsoft released 11 security bulletins to address 25 of the weakness in the software product. This is a routine release issued by Microsoft every month.

Five of the 11 bulletin is urgent because if it can be used successfully penetrated by people who are not responsible for the sneak malicious programs on the victim's computer. Updates are intended to inform the user of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2.

While five other bulletins are critical to overcoming problems in Windows, Exchange Server and Office XP 2003 and 2007. One other bulletins are moderate and address spoofing on ISATAP component of Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 R2.

The User of the software are advised to update immediately to prevent the entry of malicious program opportunities. Updates can be done by downloading via Windows Update and Microsoft Update Services Windows Server Update Services included.

Liputan6.com, Badung: The second night concert music "SCTV Carnival 2010" in the Field Captain Japa, Sanur, Bali, Saturday (17 / 4), estimated to be more crowded than previous days. Understandably, Sunday night. Not only are young people enthusiastically watching the appearance of a number of artists Capital City, some parents were happy to accompany their children.

Wayan Tantor, for example. By following the wishes of three grandsons, a man who worked as a porter in the building's chipped front of the stage. Though the concert had not started.

"Here, the little grandson who was crying in tears. So I left work immediately to bring them here," he said holding his baby.

Wayan claimed to love because she could invite children and grandchildren to the night market SCTV. Own entrance tickets cheap. He simply issued a pocket USD 2000. The price was more expensive because he brought the three boys. For pocket money of children and grandchildren, this Ketewel villagers claimed to spend USD 20 thousand.

"Yes, for the sake of posterity's not okay. Inikan not every day," said Wayan. (YNI / SHA)

Nicolas Cage To Build Pyramid interred

Appears to be a luxury lifestyle choice Nicolas Cage. This famous actor reportedly building a pyramid in New Orleans that are intended as a place of burial as she later died.

Apart from the financial problems being faced Cage, famous actor reportedly was building a pyramid-shaped buildings as tall as 2.7 meters in a cemetery in New Orleans. It is unknown why the actor is building a pyramid-shaped building. There is a possibility that refers to the film National Treasure who wore the symbol of the pyramid on the poster.

Cage is currently experiencing financial problems, bank debt and unpaid taxes. Recently she was asked to pay the debt in the East West Bank amounted to U.S. $ 2 million. Last July the Internal Revenue Service (U.S. government agencies that make the withdrawal tax) of mortgaged property in New Orleans this chord amounting of U.S. $ 6.6 million because of unpaid taxes.

Last year Cage was also forced to sell his luxury home in Bel Air. When sold in the year 2007, this home is offered at a price of U.S. $ 37 million and sold U.S. $ 10 million and U.S. $ $ 15 million. Recently, Cage also sell Bavarian palace, in Bath, England. (SPL / actress)

Liputan6.com, Jiegu: Thousands of people killed by the quake buried en masse in the region Jiegu, China by way of cremation, Saturday (17 / 4). Funeral conducted the monks using religious traditions of Buddhism. For most of the victims are ethnic Tibetans who live in the City Jiegu, the area worst hit by the earthquake. Having wrapped in blankets and covered evenly with the wood, the victims were cremated en masse.

Cremation of the body also aims to prevent the spread of germs in the earthquake affected areas. The government says at least 1144 people were killed, 417 missing and 11,744 injured in an earthquake measuring 7.1 Richter scale in southwestern China. This amount is expected to rise over the evacuation process that continues to be done on the ruins of buildings that collapsed due to earthquake. (FRI)

Liputan6, com, Yangon: A series of four bomb explosions hit Myanmar's back. This time the location Myitsone hydroelectric project in the northern state of Kachin, Saturday (17 / 4) early morning. The bombs go off at 02:45 local time on the project site and one of three more bombs exploded in the occupied areas of migrants.

The blast injured a worker of a total of 2000 workers who were at the project site. Myitsone, hydroelectric power plant project is one of the 4100 megawatt hydroelectric project on River Ayeyawaddy since Year 2009. (Xinhua / RST / SHA)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Hewlett Packard (HP), Tuesday (13/4/2010) today, announced that it has completed the acquisition of 3Com Corporation. The value of these acquisitions amounted to 7.90 dollars per share in cash or approximately 2.7 billion worth of U.S. dollars.

HP will integrate network solutions, switching, routing, security and 3Com with HP ProCurve solution, thereby creating a comprehensive portfolio for the customer. Together with HP's broad coverage across the world, the portfolio will be used to strengthen HP's unified infrastructure strategy, developed through the merging servers, storage, networking, management, facilities and services.

With this merger, customers will be able to streamline its network, implement the best network structure for the company and improve IT service delivery capabilities. 3Com acquisition bid to expand HP's Ethernet switching, add routing solutions, and significantly enhance our position. 3Com also provides security capabilities of HP's network through a portfolio of their best.

Liputan6.com, Sanur: Concert music "SCTV Carnival 2010" the second section in cooperation with the Wind was held on the Ground Reject Captain Japa, Sanur, Badung, Bali, Saturday (17 / 4) night.

In addition to presenting interesting show for the citizens of Sanur and the surrounding area, this concert makes the sellers profit. They were carrying merchandise with a total more than usual. More lucrative, can raise prices because of the sale price should be.

"Yes, we raise is small. Is not this great event," said Putu Darsono, a seller is found in areas of the field. The man who daily work as a teacher, admits, despite increased food and beverage prices, buyers still want to come to lapaknya.

Darsono not alone. It is also dilakoni Astuti, the woman who sells soft drinks. He claimed to receive supplies from wholesalers and sell it unusual. One reason for raising prices was also related to the rental price of the field. Once penuturannya. This mother of three children must deposit USD 10 thousand to local pecalang.

"Money is safety," he explained.

Both are claiming they can reap a profit to $ 1 million a day. For that, they hope shows like "SCTV Carnival 2010" can take place every year.

"Next year invented again, yes!" Darsono said that already three times this SCTV selling the carpet. (YNI / SHA)

KOMPAS.com - the government agency that provides endorsement label for energy efficient products and environmentally friendly players awaited by the electronics industry. Assistant GM of Marketing Division of Household Electronic Equipment PT Sharp Electronics Indonesia (SEID) Andry Adi Utomo brought it in between performances "Discovery of Indonesia" in Jakarta, Friday (16/4/2010).

Until now, Andry explained, consumer enthusiasm for competitive products would be energy efficient and environmentally friendly tend to increase. As one of the players in the industry that also produces products in question, SEID also feel the need.

According to Andry, after it introduced energy-efficient Air Conditioning about a year ago, there was an increase in demand to 15,000 units per month. "Initially, averaging about 4,000 units a month," said Andry.

The same is true for washing machine. From an average production of 10,000 units per month, increasing to 25,000 units per month after the issue of energy saving was launched. "It shows consumers increasingly fond of such products," said Andry.

In the next section, obtained information from Andry, in May or June this year, SEID commercially operated LCD television assembly plant in the area of Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta. Factory production capacity is located at 20,000 units per month position.

Gradually, these factories assemble 32-inch LCD television. Next, the size of 37 inches to 42 inches. Possibly, in the same location, SEID will also assemble a 26-inch size.

Undaunted by Jupe immoral Rules

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Today there was a suggestion of the new requirements for advanced candidates in local elections (elections) never committed adultery. This proposal was met coldly by Julia Perez, an artist who would forward as a candidate for Regent Pacitan, East Java.

According to the artist who often dressed in sexy dangdut, he did not waver and will continue forward as candidates. Owner's real name Yuli Rahmawati said, conditions have not violated penzinah immoral or not in the statute.

According to the player who is often called Jupe film that, he had learned a lot about the law, especially regarding the plan of nominating himself as regent in the birthplace of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's. Therefore, Jupe determined to go ahead and start planning next week's visit Pacitan. (TEST / SHA)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Hewlett Packard (HP), Tuesday (13/4/2010) today, announced that it has completed the acquisition of 3Com Corporation. The value of these acquisitions amounted to 7.90 dollars per share in cash or approximately 2.7 billion worth of U.S. dollars.

HP will integrate network solutions, switching, routing, security and 3Com with HP ProCurve solution, thereby creating a comprehensive portfolio for the customer. Together with HP's broad coverage across the world, the portfolio will be used to strengthen HP's unified infrastructure strategy, developed through the merging servers, storage, networking, management, facilities and services.

With this merger, customers will be able to streamline its network, implement the best network structure for the company and improve IT service delivery capabilities. 3Com acquisition bid to expand HP's Ethernet switching, add routing solutions, and significantly enhance our position. 3Com also provides security capabilities of HP's network through a portfolio of their best.

Microsoft April Bulletins Overcome 25 Security Issues

Seattle, KOMPAS.COM - Microsoft released 11 security bulletins to address 25 of the weakness in the software product. This is a routine release issued by Microsoft every month.

Five of the 11 bulletin is urgent because if it can be used successfully penetrated by people who are not responsible for the sneak malicious programs on the victim's computer. Updates are intended to inform the user of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2.

While five other bulletins are critical to overcoming problems in Windows, Exchange Server and Office XP 2003 and 2007. One other bulletins are moderate and address spoofing on ISATAP component of Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 R2.

The User of the software are advised to update immediately to prevent the entry of malicious program opportunities. Updates can be done by downloading via Windows Update and Microsoft Update Services Windows Server Update Services included.

Cold Water "Warms" Appetite

Kompas.com - For those who complete weight-loss program with regular swimming, it's worth choosing a swim with warm water. Because the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, announced, swim with the water is too cold can sabotage the process has a proportionate body.

The study involved 11 men divided into two groups who were asked to climb a static bicycle for 45 minutes. Only the first group is placed at room temperature to 33 degrees Celsius. This is the condition of the pool with cold temperatures. While both groups placed on a more neutral space.

During the exercise carried out all of the respondents monitored combustion energy, before, during and after exercise. In each segment, respondents were given the freedom to choose foods that are provided. The result, although the same combustion energy but they seemed to be conditioned in a cold water pool, has appetite 41% higher than other groups. (Prevention Online / Priska Siagian)

Knee Injury Roy Rid Of Round Playoff

Los Angeles (ANTARA News / Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy underwent knee surgery Friday and will not be able to play in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA team said in a statement on Thursday.

1.98 meters bertinggi players body, which was three times All-Star player, suffered injuries when his team won 91-88 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday and needed surgery to repair a torn meniscus muscle in his right knee.

"It's not been an easy decision to make," says Roy (25) in a statement released by Portland. "If we were lucky enough to drive continued in the playoffs, with this surgery gave me the best opportunity to help our team."

Trail Blazers are a sixth seed faces third seed team Phoenix Suns in a series of "best-of-seven" in the playoff that starts Sunday in Phoenix.

Also Prepare 3D Television Sharp

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Japan's Sharp Corp. said it will begin marketing the 3D TV this summer or beginning of June 2010 following the footsteps of other electronics manufacturers. 3D TV is expected to become the new boom in the electronics industry starting this year.

Prior to Sharp, other manufacturers announced and released their first television prosuk 3D. Among others, Samsung, Sony, LG, and Panasonic. Sharp LCD TV is the fourth largest producer in the world. Sharp claimed homemade 3D television will go on sale in Japan and China following the United States, and Europe this year.

The electronics manufacturers scramble to launch a 3D TV this year, the technology race will be a major boost for the same industry as the transition from black and white television to color. Panasonic Corp. and Samsung Electronics have released a 3D model to the market, while Sony plans to plans to begin offering 3D TV in June 2010.

The demand for 3D TV is expected to reach more than ten-fold to 27 million units in 2013. This year's estimated one million units sold according to research firm DisplaySearch.

Hugh Hefner Not Believe Claims Sex Addiction

LOS ANGELES, KOMPAS.com - Hugh Hefner, Playboy magazine's owner, apparently did not believe if there was someone who claimed that he was addicted to sex.

According to him, the claim was merely an expression to cover adultery. "I think 'sex addiction' is an appropriate phrase used to describe an obsession. Sex is not like drugs or alcohol can make people addicted. Most men confessed sex addict, but actually it's just crap to cover their own shortcomings," he explained.

Not just talking about sex, Hefner, who is now aged 84, was also expressed about the relationship with the twins, Kristina and Karissa Shannon. Admittedly, the relationship has ended and she now wants a more serious relationship with Crystal Harris (23), her new boyfriend. "I want to make Crystal happy, although I would never marry her," he asserted. (EH / NEWS.com)

Liputan6.com, Gianyar: Tens of Batuan Village, Sukawati district, Gianyar regency, Bali, Saturday (17 / 4), gathered at Temple Rocks. They were commemorating Odalan Day, the anniversary of the temple which had stood hundreds of years.

Warning filled a number of activities including worship and spread the Dramatic Arts Dance (Ballet). After praying, the men sat down to eat together in the village of Bale villages. Lunch menu which provided women the Rocks Village pork satay and vegetable banana.

According to Royan, Stone Village, ahead of the evening residents of 10 villages in Gianyar would come to pray. This is an obligation that must be lived as an indigenous people in Bali. Stone Temple ceremony will last until Monday. Worship and dance activities lasted from morning until night. (AIS)

Microsoft April Bulletins Overcome 25 Security Issues

Seattle, KOMPAS.COM - Microsoft released 11 security bulletins to address 25 of the weakness in the software product. This is a routine release issued by Microsoft every month.

Five of the 11 bulletin is urgent because if it can be used successfully penetrated by people who are not responsible for the sneak malicious programs on the victim's computer. Updates are intended to inform the user of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2.

While five other bulletins are critical to overcoming problems in Windows, Exchange Server and Office XP 2003 and 2007. One other bulletins are moderate and address spoofing on ISATAP component of Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 R2.

The User of the software are advised to update immediately to prevent the entry of malicious program opportunities. Updates can be done by downloading via Windows Update and Microsoft Update Services Windows Server Update Services included.

KOMPAS.com - the government agency that provides endorsement label for energy efficient products and environmentally friendly players awaited by the electronics industry. Assistant GM of Marketing Division of Household Electronic Equipment PT Sharp Electronics Indonesia (SEID) Andry Adi Utomo brought it in between performances "Discovery of Indonesia" in Jakarta, Friday (16/4/2010).

Until now, Andry explained, consumer enthusiasm for competitive products would be energy efficient and environmentally friendly tend to increase. As one of the players in the industry that also produces products in question, SEID also feel the need.

According to Andry, after it introduced energy-efficient Air Conditioning about a year ago, there was an increase in demand to 15,000 units per month. "Initially, averaging about 4,000 units a month," said Andry.

The same is true for washing machine. From an average production of 10,000 units per month, increasing to 25,000 units per month after the issue of energy saving was launched. "It shows consumers increasingly fond of such products," said Andry.

In the next section, obtained information from Andry, in May or June this year, SEID commercially operated LCD television assembly plant in the area of Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta. Factory production capacity is located at 20,000 units per month position.

Gradually, these factories assemble 32-inch LCD television. Next, the size of 37 inches to 42 inches. Possibly, in the same location, SEID will also assemble a 26-inch size.

Five Victims Clashes Still maintained Koja

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Five victims of the clashes in the Mausoleum Complex Mbah Priok, Koja, Tanjung, North Jakarta, until Saturday (17 / 4) afternoon, still in intensive care at the Regional General Hospital, Tarakan, Central Jakarta. They are two people from the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) and three citizens involved in disputes Koja, last Wednesday.

Tarakan Hospital spokesman, Julaga Tobing, said the five victims of the condition varies. Urip Widodo who are members Satpol PP should undergo surgery due to having cracks in almost all over the head. While other members of Satpol PP, Ahmad Fauzi, last night was moved from the General Hospital of Koja, Jakut, for safety reasons.

While the three victims from the citizens, who are also in the same boat-in-arms in place is still lying low. They are Wahyudin, Arman Gaidar, and Ade Supritanto. At the hospital, no more grudges, there's only hope of healing. It all happened because it always led to suffering hostility [read: When the citizens and suffer the same fate Satpol PP]. (ARL / ANS)