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HP Windows Will not divorce

Palo Alto, KOMPAS.com - though certainly going to have their own smartphone platform with the acquisition of Palm, HP is not going to break the partnership with Microsoft. Both companies have been known to have close cooperation arguably even exclusive to develop products together.

"We will continue to be a strategic partner of Microsoft, but we believe there are other opportunities that we could get with Palm," said Todd Bradley, one of the Personal Systems Group, HP executives as reported by Engadget, Wednesday (28/04/2010).

HP announced an agreement to acquire Palm for 1.2 billion U.S. dollars. This acquisition process will be completed on July 31, 2010. HP states joining of both companies an opportunity to gain market share even greater mobile computing is not impossible that HP will become the market leader in this field. With this acquisition, HP will likely use a WebOS platform in a number of devices such as tablets and netbooks and strengthen its position in the smartphone business, and developing integrated services to enhance the mobile experience.

But, certainly working with HP to Microsoft does not preclude using other platforms besides Windows. Previously, HP and Microsoft shoulder to shoulder to develop a tablet device will be called Slate HP with Windows 7 is expected to be competing with Apple's iPad. HP also released a notebook with the Windows platform and Windows PDA Phone in product HP iPad.

Ask Beyonce Victoria Beckham Costume Designing

Beyonce Knowles seems to believe that Victoria Beckham is full of ability in the field of fashion. Up to events at the end of this year manggungnya he asked for help at the former Spice Girl personnel.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror if Beyonce is a fan of the work of Victoria. "Beyonce is a big fan of Victoria's work, and give you some samples from her new collection - including sunglasses, which he had worn on several occasions," added this source.

This source also confirms that Victoria is very happy and agree with the idea of making this design. And their collaboration is regarded as a new beginning. (SPL / actress)

Justin Bieber Not Reject dating Women Aged 40 Years

In this modern era, the age had never been an obstacle to love. Many younger men marry older women, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, one of them. The young singer Justin Bieber also do not seem to close themselves to dating older women. Obviously the condition of not more than 40 years.

Bieber always admitted that he lured the two women sexy, Beyonce Knowles and Kim Kardashian. In an interview 16-year-old singer is said that if Kim is now aged 29 years is not too old for him. "I thought he was cute. And, no, he's not too old for me," he said.

Problem potential girlfriend, Bieber said he did not shut down dating older women. "All of the above 40 bit too old for me. I'm just looking for a girl who was cute and had nice eyes and smile," he said. (Bang / actress)

Can Ali Healed?

Kompas.com - High levels of protein in the urine, swelling of the eyelids, feet and belly are signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome, such as that suffered by Rahmat Ali (5). Berbahayakah this disease and can be cured?

Severity of nephrotic syndrome, according to Dr. dr Parlindungan Siregar, SpPD, KGH, Division of Renal Hypertension RSCM Jakarta, depending on the causes and complications. "Most patients with this syndrome, kidney function is still good so it does not develop into kidney failure," he said.

Nevertheless, the longer it lasted nephrotic syndrome, worsening also the results in the long term. "When the results of the examination showed the condition had a five-stage, where the residual kidney function is less than 15 percent, this is an indication of dialysis (dialysis)," explained Dr Parlin, faculty at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia.

If nephrotic syndrome is caused by infection or other diseases, usually will be cured if the infection or the disease cured. "If due to diabetes, huh lowered blood sugar levels, is essentially directed treatment to reduce symptoms and prevent complications," explained Dr Parlin.

When caused by immunological factors, your doctor will give a immunosuppressive drugs to suppress immune reactions. Other treatments include low-salt diet and diuretic drugs to control fluid retention and prevent swelling.

Have Reduced Risk of Mid-East Conflict

NEW YORK, KOMPAS.com - UN special envoy Terje Roed-Larsen expressed the risk of conflict in the Middle East have been reduced, but warned the heavy presence of armed militias in Lebanon in violation of UN resolutions should be discussed.

He told reporters at the UN, there is less potential for conflict in the last few days rather than several weeks ago.

According to him, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has spoken personally on important leaders in the region and has asked them to reduce the rhetoric and act responsibly.

"I think the demand is concerned," he said, after giving a brief explanation on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1559, passed in 2004 script by the 15 council members who asked for the dissolution and disarmament of all militias in Lebanon.

"Throughout the unsolved problems exist, such as the presence of heavily armed militia in Lebanon (referring to Hezbollah) will always be tension," Roed-Larsen said after briefing the council about a recent report which Ban called on Hezbollah to release the weapon.

Hezbollah has refused to report Ban, on the pretext that the groups are not militias, but Lebanon's resistance movement defending the territory.

The UN report was issued shortly after Israel accused Syria of supplying Hezbollah's SCUD missiles. Damascus denies the accusation.

Have Reduced Risk of Mid-East Conflict

NEW YORK, KOMPAS.com - UN special envoy Terje Roed-Larsen expressed the risk of conflict in the Middle East have been reduced, but warned the heavy presence of armed militias in Lebanon in violation of UN resolutions should be discussed.

He told reporters at the UN, there is less potential for conflict in the last few days rather than several weeks ago.

According to him, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has spoken personally on important leaders in the region and has asked them to reduce the rhetoric and act responsibly.

"I think the demand is concerned," he said, after giving a brief explanation on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1559, passed in 2004 script by the 15 council members who asked for the dissolution and disarmament of all militias in Lebanon.

"Throughout the unsolved problems exist, such as the presence of heavily armed militia in Lebanon (referring to Hezbollah) will always be tension," Roed-Larsen said after briefing the council about a recent report which Ban called on Hezbollah to release the weapon.

Hezbollah has refused to report Ban, on the pretext that the groups are not militias, but Lebanon's resistance movement defending the territory.

The UN report was issued shortly after Israel accused Syria of supplying Hezbollah's SCUD missiles. Damascus denies the accusation.

HP Windows Will not divorce

Palo Alto, KOMPAS.com - though certainly going to have their own smartphone platform with the acquisition of Palm, HP is not going to break the partnership with Microsoft. Both companies have been known to have close cooperation arguably even exclusive to develop products together.

"We will continue to be a strategic partner of Microsoft, but we believe there are other opportunities that we could get with Palm," said Todd Bradley, one of the Personal Systems Group, HP executives as reported by Engadget, Wednesday (28/04/2010).

HP announced an agreement to acquire Palm for 1.2 billion U.S. dollars. This acquisition process will be completed on July 31, 2010. HP states joining of both companies an opportunity to gain market share even greater mobile computing is not impossible that HP will become the market leader in this field. With this acquisition, HP will likely use a WebOS platform in a number of devices such as tablets and netbooks and strengthen its position in the smartphone business, and developing integrated services to enhance the mobile experience.

But, certainly working with HP to Microsoft does not preclude using other platforms besides Windows. Previously, HP and Microsoft shoulder to shoulder to develop a tablet device will be called Slate HP with Windows 7 is expected to be competing with Apple's iPad. HP also released a notebook with the Windows platform and Windows PDA Phone in product HP iPad.

Spicy Chili Pain Pain Reduction Key

KOMPAS.com - Capsaicin, the spicy flavor and cause a burning sensation in the chili, it opens the way for drug discovery, pain reduction (painkiller), the latest.

Research shows that capsaicin-like compounds are also found in the human body, especially the parts that hurt. When production of these molecules in cells can be inhibited, chronic pain will stop automatically.

A number of researchers from the University of Texas, United States, said that while there are parts of the body injured, the body will issue a similar chemical called capsaicin metablites oxidized linoleic acid (OLAMs) which will be captured by the receptors in the brain as pain.

Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves, senior research fellow, and his team tried to examine whether the delivery of these messages can be inhibited. Research on laboratory rats showed, by eliminating this receptor gene, body's sensitivity to capsaicin is reduced. This means, the pain will not really considered.

"This study provides a better understanding of pain mechanisms and how to overcome them," said Dr Hargreaves. She hopes someday to produce drugs that can reduce pain, especially that caused cancer and inflammatory diseases of a chili.

HP Awards for Inspiring Women 7

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Two years in a row, Hewlett Packard (HP) Indonesia awards Browse HP Inspiring Award for male figures, each Sandiaga Uno in 2008 and Nicholas Saputra year 2009. However, this year the award is given to women and not half-hearted, seven people at once.

They each Tumewu Becky, Fira Yuniar, Indy Barends, Nungki Kusumastuti, Shahnaz Haque, Shanty, and Sonia Wibisono. Awards to seven women who assessed very inspiring in his field was given in Jakarta, Wednesday (28/04/2010). To each is also given an HP notebook ProBook.

According to Angeline Yuwono, Marketing & Communication Head HP's Personal Systems Groups of Indonesia, they were selected not only as an inspiring public figure for the surrounding environment. The seven women were also regarded as productive, still appears excellent, and no information technology illiterate.

Awards to women are also at once emphasize the seriousness of HP's market segment of women working in the computer business. Last two years, HP's focus on providing a product line featuring the designs that are suitable for women. The new program with the theme of "Chic Tech" is not just for consumer products, but also products for business professionals, including ProBook and HP EliteBook.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Twice former band vocalist Keri Noble, Samuel Hendra Simorangkir aka Sammy, undergoing trial in the Central Jakarta District Court. However, up to two times the invisible personnel also provided support Keri Noble. For Sammy, without moral support from Kerispatih, life goes on.

"Maybe they have a contract anymore. It's better they do what should be done rather than wasting time here," Sammy said after the hearing, Thursday (29/04/2010).

Sammy, the defendant drug cases with 0.3366 grams sabu ownership, claiming not disappointed with the absence of his band's former colleague in the trial segrup. "I do not, baseball was disappointed," said Sammy.

On occasion, Sammy also denied that he had banned Hurricane cs to come support him during his trial process. "No, do not prohibit. Maybe my logic baseball banned?" said Sammy.

Frankly, recognized Sammy, he never expected the crew moral support Keri Noble. "Yeah want, but that was not a requirement anymore. Had the primary requirement, but now is not a primary need anymore," I'm Sammy. "Life-my life. Let me run my life," he added.

Today, Sammy felt that family support is expected to give the most power during his trial process. "Yes, it is still concerned are the people closest to us, namely the family. The friend was only limited to accompany us on this earth. My hair basically be the same, but be careful who knows," concluded Sammy. (FAN)