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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Western Digital (WD) VelociRaptor latest generation available in the capacity of 450 GB and 600 GB. WD VelociRaptor is a hard disk drive (HDD) SATA speed reading 10 000 rotation per minute (RPM). This speed is 15 percent higher than the previous generation. The capacity two-fold greater than the previous generation.

This HDD is designed specifically for blade servers, high-performance PCs, Mac computers, professional workstations, and rack servers. Speed 10 000 RPM is the first in the HDD industry and is suitable for companies and gamers.

WD VelociRaptor can operate 24 hours seven days a week. The active period reached 1.4 million hours. WD VelociRaptor is available in packs IcePack mounting frame measuring 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches. This packaging makes the HDD still cool though installed in high-performance computers. WD VelociRaptor 450 GB sells for 299 U.S. dollars per unit and VelociRaptor 600 GB worth of 350 dollars per unit. This has included a five-year warranty. (Cash / Gloria Haraito)

Nigeria Hoping God Hand Mix

Johannesburg - Nigeria may have more good luck and pray that God's intervention in the face of the Group B opening match against Argentina's soccer giants, Saturday. That was revealed by the observers of football.

Ability squad 'Super Eagles' this time under the country's quality assurance team that is able to pass to the second putara on the World Cup in 1994 and 1998. The absence of Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, because the injury makes a team's ability to have petered out.

"Admittedly, the chance to win a match for Nigeria against Argentina is very small," said independent sports analyst, Paul Bassey.

"We depend on luck, a surprise or a high sense of patriotism to beat Argentina," he added.

Although coach Lars Lagerback Sweden coach, has experience of bringing his country at two World Cup final, but a poor preparation to make Nigeria a very small chance.

Bassey shows that most of Nigeria's players will appear, failed to show an impressive performance at the African Nations Cup in Angola in January last. They were eliminated by Ghana in the semis. (AFP-AFP)

Liputan6.com, Tehran: Iranian MPs approve bill calling for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to launch an international campaign mengembargo products originating in Israel. Local satellite television reported Press TV, Wednesday (9 / 6).

Calls made parliament's Foreign Ministry that requires Iran to submit a proposal pemboikotkan Israeli commodities at international meetings, such as at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Boycott of Israeli products was triggered by the global outrage over attacks on humanitarian vehicles by Israel last Sunday. In a brutal attack that killed at least nine peace activists. Meanwhile, Iran's UN ambassador, Mohammad Khazaee, previously condemned the Israeli attack and called on Israel to open Gaza Strip, so that humanitarian aid can reach our goal. (Xinhua / ARI)

Ready HIPMI Encourage Economic Growth

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association is ready to encourage creation of higher economic growth in the future.

One way that will be done by increasing the number of national entrepreneurs and encourage private participation in economic activities, said Chairman of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) Erwin Aksa in a press release related to the Anniversary (HUT), the 38th, Thursday.

Erwin said that, not only sue the government, the private sector must take the initiative and innovative steps to encourage growth.

"The government only menstimulan through budget and policy, but the economy should have rotated much faster by the public or private," said Erwin.

Erwin said, with all its potential for substantial growth in Indonesia should not peg a conservative. Moreover, Indonesia could grow faster again.

So HIPMI have a responsibility to encourage entrepreneurship and the creation of new entrepreneurs in order to create a request (demand) are significant in the future.

Erwin said, HIPMI grateful for the support of society and government so strongly that this organization could play a bigger role in creating a healthier economy.

"We are also grateful to the government who are always responding to the various inputs and expectations of the public who voiced through HIPMI," added Erwin.

Ball party with Nexian

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Echoes of the World Cup start reaching into every aspect of life. Communications were not spared the world affected. Various communications products is now starting to offer unique features in relation to the nearby soccer terakbar event in the world. One is Nexian NX-G821.

In cooperation with Telkomsel and Yahoo, NX-G821 Nexian try pampering manghadirkan users with specific information about the 2010 World Cup in South Africa through the rubric of "Birthday Ball". Starting from the player data, standings, group data, photo gallery and various information can be obtained from the users through this product.

Any information about the party the ball is also directly connected with the sports portal Yahoo. In addition, NX-G821 Nexian also provides quick access to Nexian Live Score so that users do not have to wait long to get updated information.

AMI Lifetime Achievement Awards Thunder Owned

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Lifetime Achievement Award Anugerah Music Indonesia (AMI) Awards 2010 which was originally predicted to be achieved by the late vocalist Tim Christensen apparently missed. Music awards over the period it belongs to the composer and songwriter Guruh Sukarnoputra.

"It feels good to get this award. It felt good to have respect for people working, virtuous, and berpancasila," Thunder said after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Awards in JITEC AMI, Mangga Dua Square, North Jakarta, Wednesday (06/09/2010) .

Awarded by the music of all time, Thunder felt he was getting older now. "Yes, probably yes because I've worked long enough from the year 1975 if not wrong," he said.

However, the Thunder should be proud because the music industry will continue to regenerate. "I think the music industry is quite advanced in terms of music. From the past until now I think about the regeneration of the music is always constantly ongoing," he said.

Thunder also asserted that the blood will keep flowing to her art. That's why he promised not to stop working. "I believe continues to be, although now I'm focused on the politics yes, but I think a politician can not be separated from the soul of an artist," he concluded. (FAN)

Liputan6.com, Sumedang: Natural continuous turbulent endless offerings for its residents. In Sumedang, West Java, people living on the slopes or sloping ground more and more worried every day. As residents in the slopes of Mount Geulis. Residents in the area and were surprised with a big rock that vibrates the ground accompanied melibas their home, Thursday (10 / 6).

News previously mentioned, the heavy rain which flushed semalamam mountainous areas in the District Pagerwojo, Tulungagung district, East Java, also makes a number of houses damaged residents hit by landslides. However, the government has not intention of relocating residents [read: Avalanche lunge Houses for Residents] (ASW / Yus)

VIVAnews - Chairman of the Selection Committee Chairman Corruption Eradication Commission, Patrialis Akbar, confirmed to the candidates proposed by an administrative agency must still complete the registration.

"If at the time, who proposed complement the administration would not fall too," said Patrialis in the Office of the President, Jakarta, Thursday, June 10, 2010.

Patrialis explained, until now pansel not received the names of candidates proposed by institutions such as the Rectors Forum, police and prosecutors. Whereas Pansel already written to these institutions to submit names of candidates.

"Until now I have not seen anyone who proposes, while the time (the closing of registration) is very near. Only a few days," he explained.

Indonesian Rectors Forum previously had selected five names to participate in the selection. Five people were Mahfud MD, Asshiddiqie, Hikmahanto Juwana, Saldi Isra, and Busyro Muqoddas.

Regarding the proposal for the name of the Rector Forum, Patrialis asserted, until now Pansel have not received their suggestions. "Nothing so far, the proposed who do not know," he said.

Pansel KPK Commissioners will select one candidate to replace Antasari Azhar who was dismissed from his post because the case involved murder. (Hs)

Iis Dahlia: It's Bonus

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - In his old age no longer young, 38 tahum, pedangdut Iis Dahlia felt lucky to bring home the trophy Anugerah Music Indonesia (AMI) Awards 2010 for the category of Solo Artist / Duo / Group for Best Dangdut. For Iis, who was nominated with the song "Teach" and the same titled album, an award he received was like a bonus.

"This is a bonus and this is my motivation, because at my age as it is now still being able to create," said the guest stars in the song "Void My Heart" Purple is, after receiving the award in JITEC Mangga Dua Square, North Jakarta, Wednesday (9 / 6 / 2010) night.

Iis confessed all, its action in the music industry during this dangdut is not in vain. "What have I done so far, I am grateful to be accepted. This is for my family and my children," he said.

In addition, Iis admitted glad that dangdut is still a place in AMI Awards. "Apparently there are categories at AMI dangdut, dangdut is the music for people of Indonesia," said pedangdut which plans a new single released in the near future. (FAN)

Gaultier Regret Making Condoms

NEW YORK, KOMPAS.com - the world famous fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier of France, sorry for not be the creator of condoms.

This legendary fashion designer has reason to regret. He delivered his regret that the joke when he received an award for his contribution in the field of men's clothing, in the event Inspirational amfAR Gala in New York last week.

To those who attended Gaultier joked, "I'm sorry I did not create the most beautiful accessory this century, which serves to protect. That is the condom."

Gaultier later admitted, did not occur to him to be the first to receive the award. Who also received the award, is a vocalist Ricky Martin. "It occurred to me, I became the first. I think it's because I'm the oldest," said the man was 58 years. (Femalefirst.co.uk / ATI)