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Newmont Not Planning Wake "Smelter"

Kuta, Bali, 11 / 7 (AFP) - Mining companies of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) is working on copper and gold mining Batu Hijau, West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, expressed no plans to build a mining smelter (smelter) in Indonesia.

"From the results of a study of smelter mentions that Newmont is not feasible to build smelter in the country because they have no expertise in that area," said Public Relations Manager NNT, Kasan Mulyono in Kuta, Bali, Sunday.

Another reason, more Kasan, Newmont rate of development of investment funds require a large smelter. To build a processing plant konsenrat gold and other mining products need a minimum capital of 600 million U.S. dollars or about Rp5, 5 trillion.

However, according to Kasan, his side still doing consultations with the governments that wish to mine in the domestic industry could build a smelter.

According to Kasan, concentrate production PTNNT some also were sent to the smelter in Gresik, East Java.

In addition to Gresik, according to Superintendent Tailings Management System Nugroho Adi NNT, NNT mineral concentrate production was also sent to Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and Europe.

From the concentrate smelting process that will produce gold, copper and silver, he said.

Signs of Stroke

Kompas.com-often happens, someone attacked the stroke without realizing it, because they do not understand the signs or symptoms initially. Often a stroke also attack certain people and recovered himself, better known as the transcient ischemic attack (TIA), which is also called a stroke while.

Indeed, as revealed Dr.Hermawan Suryadi Sp.S, of Caramel, Stroke Center, Jakarta, is one sign of a TIA will have a stroke. Many patients admitted to having symptoms of a stroke and recovered by itself.

Approximately 20-40 percent of strokes are preceded by TIA. Therefore do not be fooled and should never ignore a TIA attack. High vigilance is needed in people at risk of stroke if the symptoms below:

- Emerging signs of loss of feeling or weakness in the face, shoulders, or legs, especially when it only occurs in half of the body.

- Confused, difficulty speaking or capture the other person talks.

- Difficulty seeing in one eye or both.

- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, and loss of balance or coordination.

- Headaches are extremely undetected why.

When you have these signs, immediately contact your doctor to get help. (GHS / est)

Liputan6.com, Semarang: Agent of LPG in Semarang, Central Java, took the initiative to do Sudden Inspection to a number of gas stations on Sunday (11 / 7). This was done after many complaints of leakage of LPG cylinder and three kilograms of explosive gas lately.

They check for the presence of gas cylinders armed with a bucket of water as a leak detector. If found gas leaking the agent pulled the tube from the base and replaced with new ones. In addition the agent also distributed leaflets and stickers containing usage and how to correct the installation of gas cylinders.

According Triyanto, gas dealer, consumers should be wary of the smell of gas as the benchmark tube leak or not. Leaks are usually found on the neck of the tube, rubber valves, and welded joints in the body tube. (IAN)

Shakira dressed Cavalli Again

Johannesburg, KOMPAS.com - Shakira will be wearing costumes specially designed by Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli in the closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, July 11 local time.

Cavalli, who before this has been designing costumes in 2007 and 2008 world tour the Spice Girls, will dress the singer of "She Wolf" is the third time in the shows in the framework of the World Cup in 2010. Two previous costumes worn by Shakira in the opening ceremony of the world football game.

Costumes for the closing ceremony consisted of a skirt of silk tassel with pink floral and ethnic as well as "boss" is embroidered with colorful pearls. Shakira will also be wearing some accessories such as, inter alia, leather bracelets decorated with silk floral.

As in the World Cup opening ceremony in 2010, Shakira will be the song "Waka Waka" at the closing ceremony. This Colombian-born vocalist recently spoke about his joy upcara appear on the opening World Cup in 2010. "I am honored that the 'Waka Waka'dipilih to be part of the excitement and tradition of the 2010 World Cup," he said. "The World Cup is a miracle of global joy, connecting every country, race, religion, and ambient conditions in a passion," he added. (Femalefirst.co.uk / ATI)

Trade Minister: Employers Must Engineered Numeracy

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said, employers should carefully calculate the direct and indirect impact of rising electricity basic tariff (TDL).

Met after attending a meeting macro-economic development led by Vice President Boediono in Jakarta on Friday (07/09/2010), Mari said, "If the average increase in TDL ten percent, and electricity costs for the production of just five percent yes computed approximately how rising prices of goods produced. "

According to Minister of Trade, the calculation of the impact of TDL against price increases the production of goods must be carefully calculated so as not to cause a huge economic impact for the community.

Let's say, an increase in TDL will provide the impact that price increases vary for each industry sector. "So, should be carefully calculated how much the price increases by ten percent increase in TDL that," he said.

Meanwhile on the same occasion BPS Chief Rusman Heriawan said the direct impact of the increase in TDL for entrepreneurs around 0.22 percent. "The indirect impact, will be seen whether there is increase in the price of goods or services by entrepreneurs," he said.

Rusman added that the perpetrators should be proportional business and industry in raising prices of goods and services, in order to increase the impact of TDL did not provide extensive and broad impact everywhere.

Liputan6.com, Bogor: The traffic from the area of Puncak, Bogor, West Java, to Jakarta, Sunday (11 / 7), jam. Some motorists tried to precede each other when driving. They tried to leave early to their homes because tomorrow morning the students already have to go to school.

With such conditions, practical vehicles pass can only be a speed of five to ten miles per hour. They would have to be patient in line.

While the reverse flow leading to a peak of Jakarta looks normal. Police will impose a one-way system settings from the Peak to Jakarta to resolve bottlenecks. (IAN)

Herman Sarens Sudiro Died

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Retired Brigadier General Herman Sarens Sudiro died at Pertamina Central Hospital, South Jakarta, Sunday (11 / 7). "He died of complications of disease," said Thomas Abbon, lawyers who assist the legal case Sarens Herman. The plan, the bodies will be buried at a funeral home in Jalan Daksha, and was buried Monday Jaksel tomorrow.

According to Thomas, the Hermans had been hospitalized for one day and have some time undergoing dialysis. Previously, Hermans had suffered from heart disease and kidney failure and was also treated in RS Mitra Kemayoran.

Hermans currently in the defendant's status as a case of land owned by the Army with a letter allegedly embezzling land. This case had tried in the High Military Court in Jakarta. But the military trial counsel never Hermans because the disease can present complications. (IAN)

Canon IXUS 300HS: pictures in dim light without Blitz

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Here's a camera that awaited those who wanted to take pictures in dimly lit conditions without a flash but the result is sharp. Yes, 300HS Canon IXUS compact camera can do. Images looked sharp and bright in low light conditions without flash, although targeted.

The secret is the system of HS (high sensitivity system), high sensitivity CMOS sensor 10 megapixels and Canon's DIGIC 4 processor.

Camera lens aperture diaphragm is large, reaching f/2.0. With the proficiency level in these lenses, you can get sharp images with a shallow space and subtle background. Dramatic effect can also be presented in portrait photographs. That the results did not flee, speed cameras can be improved. Other sophistication, this compact camera capable of high-speed video recording up to 240fps. The result can be played back in slow motion (Super Slow Motion) at 30fps.

"The presence of HS Canon IXUS 300 digital camera will make the position more IXUS unbeatable in its class. Users will feel the excellence and sophistication which are presented by the HS system on this camera and to get sharp pictures and bright indoor low-light was not a problem anymore, "said Merry Harun, Director of the Division Canon - pt. Datascrip.

Well, if you want to have it, prepare a budget of Rp 3.7 million.

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: The late Idham Chalid longest figures who led the NU, which is over 28 years. Not a few circles, particularly the former Chairman of Nahdliyin recognize the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) as a figure of scholars knowledgeable, friendly, and charismatic.

Personality Former Chairman of NU's Big Board can be recognized further through the book entitled "Commemoration of Devotion Idham Chalid: NU Political Responsibilities in History." This autobiographical book published Chairman Indonesian Forum One (FIS), Arif Mudatsir Mandan.

A similar book was published Pustaka Pesantren Yogyakarta titled "Idham Chalid, Teacher Politics People NU". The book is written by Ahmad Muhajir 169 pages thick. This book tells the story of political progress NU's legendary figures.

Throughout his career carrying Idham served as deputy prime minister of the era of President Soekarno, the chairman of parliament, and Chairman Masyumi. In addition, the deceased also been active in religious activities. Goodbye Mr. Idham Chalid. (AIS)

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Not just simply enjoyed the eye. Photos are also able to tell you many things. Particularly beautiful photo with beautiful composition, can take you somewhere if desired. This philosophy is translated Aboriginal photographer Wayne Quiliam through his work.

As a native son of Aborigines, Quiliam success photographing the beauty and uniqueness of indigenous cultures Kangaroo continent. Photos for Quiliam become a powerful medium to give a correct understanding of the Aboriginal. One of them about skin color. "We aboriginal people look really different, something very dark, there is a very bright-skinned," said Quiliam in a photo exhibition in Jakarta, Sunday (11 / 7).

This activity is one of a series of Australian government reconciliation program. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in February 2008 ago, officially declared an apology for the government policy. Previously, the Australian government policies caused suffering and marginalized aboriginal peoples. (AIS)