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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)