5 Great Cities Indonesia Action Support Earth Hour 2012

Five big cities in Indonesia is ready to support the action of global electricity savings, “Earth Hour”, which will take place on March 31, 2012. Earth Hour is an initiative of the organization World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to anticipate the impact of climate change.

This year, the ‘Earth Hour’ in Indonesia will be held for the fourth time. With such a rapid development in terms of territory, participation, and awareness of the world, Earth Hour campaign is expected to not only be symbolic, but a movement of great change and concrete in the community.

WWF Indonesia is committed to carry this campaign until the year 2014, to build public awareness – especially in big cities of Java-Bali, which has been the largest users of electricity that is 78 percent, and tend to be wasteful. Of these, approximately 23 percent of users are in the areas of Jakarta and Tangerang.
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Nyoman Iswarayoga, Director of Climate and Energy Program of WWF Indonesia.

Climate and Energy Program Director of WWF Indonesia, Nyoman Iswarayoga, say five major cities again expressed its readiness to support Earth Hour this year, ie, DKI Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Semarang and Bali. During one hour of electricity in five cities will be turned off simultaneously, starting at 20:30 to 21:30 local time.

“The appeal of action this year we really want to invite more people to support Earth Hour. This means that matter, know what his message, and want to do. At least starts from the first energy-efficient. Basically the message is it fixed it, saving energy at the household level. The energy-saving habits; that regular saving baseball in the home office must be used to save baseball, and vice versa. So we have to start in two places. If the house will be trickle-down effect (the effect of derivatives) is quite high, “said Nyoman Iswarayoga.

For the future, according to Nyoman, Earth Hour is expected to not merely turn off the power, but followed the action of other energy saving and greening activities such as planting trees and making a hole biopori.

Outside the central and local governments, some corporations are also ready to participate in Earth Hour program, in a variety of activities. Public Relations of PT Garuda Indonesia, Diah Wiratmi, told VOA said that some programs are in line with the concept of Earth Hour has been applied to the state-owned airline.
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Public Relations of PT Garuda Indonesia, Diah Wiratmi (front).

“Earth Hour was originally initiated by the WWF, but at the Garuda has become a routine we do every day. We do the carbon off set, the use of biofuels, but it’s still a feasibility study later in the future but we are led to it. Then plant a tree, and also uses the concept of eco-living to a new office development Garuda. We minimize the use of light, “said Diah Wiratmi.

Diah added, the remaining waste ticket printout is also recycled into the agenda. Since 2009, the company’s security environment also collects data from all units, how many watts of electricity which successfully reduced.

While Bodyshop international retail companies operating in the field of beauty, has long campaigned for ban on plastic and stryfoam. This was disclosed Values ​​Bodyshop Manager in Indonesia, Angraini Rica.

Rika says, “Essentially we will try to contact all the mall where there Bodyshop to invite them join a good momentum for the community. Our practice, the community is quite excited about Earth Hour this program and we often ask them sharing (shared) experiences about electricity savings campaign, and ‘say no to stryfoam’. “

City of Sydney, Australia now commemorates the ‘Earth Hour’ to extinguish the lights of the city (photo; dock).

United States brought 35 companies to Indonesia

United States brought 35 companies to Indonesia to conduct trade and investment missions. The members of the U.S. ASEAN Business Council delegation met with the government led by Vice President Boediono and Indonesian business leaders to focus on developing the infrastructure sector, energy and financial services. U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Scot Marciel said large firms, such as Caterpillar, General Electric, and Chevrolet came to Indonesia to explore the possibility of increased trade and investment in Indonesia.

Hilton Hotel Employees Fired After Whitney Houston dies

After the tragic death of Whitney Houston at the Hilton Hotel Baverly nearly two weeks ago, a luxury hotel, decided to lay off some staff. What is the reason?

As reported by Radar Online, Beverly Hilton Hotel to lay off some employees because it speaks to the media about the tragedy of the death of Whitney Houston. Singer of ‘I Will Always Love You’ died on February 11, 2012 at a hotel located in Beverly Hills, America after taking hydrocodone, valium and alcohol.

After the incident, hundreds of people at the scene, including a team of paramedics, firefighters and police. The media was immediately bertadangan to the hotel where the event was held the pre-Grammy Party.

The media got some information about the death of Whitney by hotel employees. Some employees who provide information and talk to the media immediately received a reprimand from the hotel. No longer than that, the staff who lose their jobs because of the sound open fired.

“The workers at the hotel who spoke to the media dismissed because they violate hotel rules. They are not authorized. The hotel also did not want to talk about Whitney’s death,” the source told Radar Online.Jakarta – wolipop.com

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Home Decoration Tips Interior on the Trends 2012

Jakarta – Want to change the interior look of the house at the beginning of this year? Maybe you could take inspiration from interior trends 2012 are predicted to boom. Development of interior trend this year is more easily combined with home decor that has gone before.

That is, you do not need to replace all the furniture or components that have been there only to give a fresh new look inside. Simply by adding or changing the color of the walls in accordance with a growing trend. Here it is appropriate home decorating tips interior trends 2012, quoted by the Times of India.

A. Change Color
Nothing wrong if you replace the interior theme with colors that are becoming a trend this year, such as emerald (green), ruby ​​(red), amethyst (purple), sapphire (blue) or coral. Combine bright colors with a softer palette as ivory, brown, silver, light gray or off white.

Color trends this year represents the third category, earthy, dark and stone jewelry. If you choose a neutral palette, you can use the khaki, taupe (brownish gray), camel (light brown) or blackish gray. While for earthy shades, choose red and yellow. For the warm atmosphere of home, can combine yellow and red palette. While the color of Tosca will make homes more bernergi aura.

2. Games Texture
The game is also one of the texture will be the trend in the interior of this house in 2012. Feel free to combine the two kinds of material at once, such as silk-lined wool for curtains and interior room. Combination of two contrasting textures (soft and firm) will make the house look more unique and interesting, but still eye-catching.

3. Luxury & Elegant Material
Interior trends for 2012 are more inclined to view the luxury and elegance. You may need to consider the marble, the element wood, leather or wool. The material is easily applied to any room and can give a sense of luxury and comfort in an instant. For example, wool carpet in the living room, marble dining table or sofa leather. You could also put a big mirror, patterned wallpaper or silver ornaments to add light to the room.

4. Furniture
Upholstered furniture will be more texture than the motif. Large sofas will be replaced with chairs to create a space that is more flexible and easier each component in the room to ‘interact. Wood elements will still be favored, but a shift in the color of dark mahogany and espresso into the timber of lighter and brighter colored.

5. Accent
Are you buff classic style and elegant or modern and clean, the placement of accessory has a major influence in creating the desired look of the room. Do not let your room is empty, place decorations such as mirrors, wall art, tables and decorative pillows or a vase to change the decor and atmosphere instantly.

Do not be afraid to combine materials and styles. Brass-framed mirrors and carved flowers placed in a room fit minimalist design. Do not forget to choose two contradictory material to create a balance of interior design. Also make sure there are no items scattered by placing a pretty basket or shelf to put magazines, books and other items.

5 Mistakes in Home Decoration

Jakarta – Decorate your own home will not only save costs but also adds a personal touch into your home. But decorating a home is not an easy job, because if either the placement and layout that would make housing less beauty.

There are several measures in decorating their own homes who should not do, as quoted by Helium.

A. All the furniture is put into the Near Wall
Many people think the room will seem larger if all the furniture is placed against the wall, ranging from sofas, chairs and tables. But the looks on the contrary, the room looks neat and well coordinated. Furniture will look better and the room seem more ‘inviting’ if placed in an empty space surrounded by angle. Place a set of furniture in the middle of the room. Furniture should not be placed too far apart so that people can communicate more easily when it held a small discussion in the living room.

2. Placing the origin of Wall Decoration
Embellishments such as displaying a photo or artwork on the walls is a simple way of decorating the house, but the effect is quite large in the overall look of the room. But you can not put the decorations on the wall origin. Many people who do not know the rules of display wall hangings. Generally, ornaments hung too high so it makes it difficult to enjoy guests. Or decoration while the room is too small or too large wall space to the room seem empty. Proper way to hang the wall hangings are placed in the middle and lower eye could reach.

3. The lighting is too dark or light
The lack of proper lighting not only makes the room look less good, but also interfere with the person who was in the house. The experts suggested layout, lighting should be placed under or parallel to the eye. If you are installing the lights in the ceiling, use a dim light so that light from above was not too bright. Choose a lamp that can be mounted on a table or floor if possible, and make sure it is coordinated with other decor elements.

4. Too Many Accessories
Wear accessories such as urns, picture frame or other display could be a way to decorate the room. But if you remove all the ornaments that you have at once will make the room seem cramped and cluttered. Simply select some items to a room and notice the model and size. Large displays should be placed no more than two items in one room. While the displays are small, can put in your living room or bedroom. Displaying little accessories in the room will make guests more focused attention beauty, compared to a room with lots of stuff.

5. Combining Bright Colours Simultaneously
The selection of a particular color can change the atmosphere of your room with instant total. Therefore, you must be careful in choosing colors especially for the living room. Combining bright colors with a pattern too crowded will make a ‘sore eyes’. If you plan to wear bright colors, you should not paint the whole room. Combine with soft colors or neutral. If you still want to use bright colors as the primary paint, carpet or sofa soften the color pink or dusty.wolipop.com

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Europeans Agree to Bailout Greece Rp 1560 trillion.

“The funding assistance of 130 billion Euro and the (target) 121% debt ratio. Now we just started running,” said one official involved in the talks told Reuters on Tuesday (21/02/2012).

Other officials also confirmed that the amount of bailout funds. Similarly, the Greek debt ratio decreased from the current 160% to 121% in the year 2020.

Greek bondholders of the private sector is predicted to lose 53.5% value of its debt after the redemption of bonds by the European Union which can reduce debt up to 100 billion euros.

Trimming is slightly higher than previous estimates that 50% reduction in value, so that it can reduce 70% of the total value of the initial letter of his debt.

This is a time both Greeks get bailed out. Earlier, in May 2010, the land of the gods was already getting 110 billion euros from the IMF and the EU.

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Brussels – European Union finance ministers agreed to provide bailout funds (bailout) both for Greece of 130 billion euro or USD 1560 billion. In addition, the EU will also reduce Greece’s debt ratio to 121% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.

Greece Agree to Tighten Budget For 1560 Rp Trillion Bailout

Athens – The Greek government agreed to an austerity program on demand from the EU and the IMF. The move was taken after a warning by Prime Minister Lucas Papademos, the existence of uncontrolled chaos if there is no agreement.

The new coalition government was formed last year, was offered along with tightening public demonstration over pay cut plan and pension funds.

Papademos urged the six members of the coalition to immediately take action, because previously they did not want to take a decision on the threat demo.

“If she fails to pay, our country will fall into a disaster that never thought of before. So it appears that the economic situation out of control, is also a social explosion,” he said in front of the cabinet of the coalition told AFP on Saturday (11/2 / 2012).

He said that if it is allowed, then sooner or later Greece will be expelled from the European Union. “It’s time for us to take important decisions in history,” he added.

After getting an offer on Friday evening local time, direct cabinet meeting on Saturday morning. Finally agreed to tighten the budget in order to get the bailout.

Greece also faces a ‘time bomb’ that will explode the end of March, the bonds that will mature worth 14.5 billion euros (USD 174 billion) at March 20, 2012 this. If, for not getting help, then surely the gods would be destroyed.

As reported previously, the EU and the IMF had intended to give the 160 billion euro bailout or equivalent to Rp 1560 trillion. This money can be a liquid with the three conditions.

Europe Ready to Assist Greece Rp 1560 trillion with Three Terms
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Brussels – The European Union agreed to give bailout money to Greece, but with three conditions. This requirement must be met in crisis countries was less than a week.

At a meeting in Brussels yesterday, European finance ministers had intended to give the 160 billion euro bailout or equivalent to Rp 1560 trillion.

“Although there are significant developments in recent days, we have not been able to find the points for decision,” said the head of the Eurogroup Jean-Claude Juncker told a news conference, as quoted by AFP on Friday (10/02/2012).

European officials will gather again on Wednesday if all requirements have been done. Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos had to seek approval from the opposition parties about the bailout is that the first condition of such assistance.

While the other two requirements are cut spending 325 million euros (USD 3.9 trillion) in 2012 and written statement signed by the leaders of the coalition to carry out an austerity program.

“Three elements must be completed before we can make a decision,” said Juncker.

With debt that will mature worth 14.5 billion euros (USD 174 billion) at March 20, 2012, the fate of the Greek Parliament Venizelos warned them to still be able to join the European Union in the hands of the opposition.

“(Greece) had to decide whether they still want to be in the European zone. They must be clear, if it is not, then clearly convey all,” he said.

While in Athens, about 8,000 people took to the streets furious strike action for 48 days starting today. The reason, they protest against pay cuts and pension funds in order to rescue his country.finance.detik.com

Do not be Wrong! It's Not wastafel but Sink Vanities

KOMPAS.com – Vanities term may be new to hear, but are often seen. Vanities is multifunctional circuits in the bathroom area which consists of a table coupled with vanity mirror, fitted shelving or storage cabinets above the sink as well.

Not wastafel.Artinya Vanities, vanities functions not only for hand washing only. However, it can be done some other activities such as dry hair, use makeup, and more.

With the presence of vanities in the bathrooms, this area becomes more beautiful as well as concise. Typically, under a sink that can appear under the form of neat. Converted into a storage area underneath the bathroom equipment, such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrush, towel, tissue, and others.

If interested apply in your bathroom Vanities, easily able to replicate some of the models in hotel rooms. There is a design classic, elegant, modern, simple as well. You can play a model sink, counter material, to form a storage drawer is pulled or like the bulkhead.

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five criteria for new candidates for President of The World Bank

Washington – The World Bank opened the nomination the name of the new president following the resignation of Robert Zoellick to be World Bank President on June 30, 2012. What are the requirements to be supreme head of the World Bank?

In a press release quoted the World Bank on Tuesday (2/21/2012), the World Bank’s Executive Board has agreed five criteria for new candidates for President are:

A. Shown to have a strong track record as a leader
2. Experience leading a large organization that is active at the international level and used to working with the public sector
3. Able to outline the construction of the World Bank’s mission is clear
4. Has a strong commitment to and appreciation for multilateral cooperation
5. Can communicate effectively and diplomatically, and through the obligation of a president in an impartial and objective.

The deadline for nomination of the new president’s name is Friday, March 23, 2012. The nomination can be made by members of the Executive Council, or member of the Board of Governors through its Executive Director.

A candidate must come from one of the World Bank member countries. After the nomination process is closed, the Executive Board will establish a shortlist containing a maximum of three names, and then publish it with the approval of Engineering and Technology Hair third the corresponding name.

Furthermore, the Executive Board will interview the three candidates hoping to reach a consensus before the ‘Spring Meetings’ (the annual meeting of the spring) in April 2012.

As applicable, a World Bank president in charge of the operational staff to manage activities of institutions and the World Bank under the direction of the Executive Council.

President of the World Bank should be responsible for the preparation, recruitment, and dismissal of officers and staff under the supervision of the Executive Council. In duty, the President, officials, and all the staff members are not responsible for the other authority than the World Bank.

Ex officio, President of the World Bank bertinfak as chairman of the Executive Board of the World Bank trust fund which the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA).

World Bank president also acts as chairman ex officio to the Executive Board of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the Administrative Board of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Luxury apartments Setiabudi SkyGarden Market Snap Young Executive

Jakarta – PT Jakarta Setiabudi International Corporation in collaboration with international partners such as Tokyo Land Corporation, Shimizu Corporation and Frasers Hospitality Setiabudi SkyGarden build luxury apartments. Its location in the CBD Setibaudi Jl HR Rasuna Said was in the area of ​​21,000 square meters.

There are as many as 586 apartment units of the two towers antaralain terdri tower sky garden tower 41 floors and 34 floors. The price is priced at $ 2 billion to 3.2 billion for type 2 rooms, while for three rooms for USD 4.5 billion per unit.

“Market segments for the price of Rp 2 billion for the young executive market, for the three rooms for senior executives. We have sold 54% in the month of November 2011 pre-sales in 6 days. Target sold the fastest 1.5 years,” says GM Marketing Jakarta International Setiabudi, Irza Ifdial the grand launching ceremony Setiabudi SkyGarden, Jalan HR Rasuna Said Jakarta, Friday (02/17/2012).

He said the two-tower apartment project is to cost $ 1 trillion investment. The reason these apartments constructed as part of the business development company and see bright prospects for the sale of apartments in the area of ​​HR Rasuna Said Brass, Jakarta.

“As constructed in the near future, for tomorrow has begun marketing yet, an estimated 2014 completion,” explained Irza.


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The Cheap House Prices in China

BEIJING – Housing prices in the two-thirds of China’s major cities continued to fall each month. Local authorities will still push house prices in order to avoid bubbles (bubble) in property prices.

A total of 70 cities to target the government, about 48 of them experienced price declines in January. In December, 52 cities have also experienced a decrease in home prices based on the written statement of the National Statistics Bureau of China was quoted by AFP on Saturday (02/18/2012).

Local authorities already tightened the rules of real estate in China, such as banning the purchase of second homes, to raise the down payment and new property taxes in some cities.

Some analysts are worried about falling house prices will have implications for the country’s economic slowdown bamboo curtain is predicted to be smaller than 9.2% in 2011 last year.

Nevertheless, the Chinese Prime Minister Jiabao recently said the government was not going to change very strict policy that the property in order to improve market sentiment.

Property Analysis Institute for EC Harris in his research, said China’s economic slowdown inevitable. Noteworthy is the impact of world economic growth

“In the medium term, property prices still going down for the government’s policy has not changed,” says the study.

Since last year, China’s property market began to weaken, seen from the lack of investment and sales after the release of government policy is very strict.

The players in the domestic property pandas began to pressure due to the policy, plus rising interest rates in order to curb inflation.