Nokia plans more phones, netbook

The Associated Press September 2, 2009, 8:23AM ET
STUTTGART, Germany

By PETER ZSCHUNKE

Nokia Corp., the world's biggest maker of cell phones, on Wednesday unveiled new models that boast more music features and mesh better with Facebook and the Finnish company's upcoming netbook.

The announcements are part of Nokia's attempt to branch out into new markets, such as wireless online services.

"We are not on the defensive, we are on the offensive," Nokia executive vice president Anssi Vanjoki said at the two-day Nokia World event in Germany.

The Espoo, Finland-based company said it made a deal with Facebook, the wildly popular social networking site, that will let users of some its handsets update their location and status directly to the site through a Nokia Ovi account.

The feature will premier on the new N97 mini phone that was also introduced Wednesday and will retail for euro450 ($644.13) without a contract when it starts shipping in October.

"People want to bring their physical and online worlds together via the Internet. The Nokia N97 mini is designed for this new social Internet and to help navigate people and places," said Jonas Guest, vice president of Nokia Nseries.

Nokia has been the top handset maker since 1998 but has gradually expanded to include online services, such as downloads of music, games, maps and the fast transfer of photos and video, especially as markets have become saturated.

It has estimated that the global online market will reach euro100 billion by 2010.

Nevertheless, Nokia unveiled new devices at its exhibition here, including more details about its new laptop, dubbed the Nokia Booklet 3G, which will ship in the fourth quarter of 2009 with Windows 7 and retail for euro575.

Made of aluminum, it sports a 10-inch (25-centimeter) screen and weighs 2.8 pounds (1.3 kilograms). That puts it squarely in the "netbook" category pioneered by Taiwanese manufacturers like AsusTek Computer Inc.

Unlike most netbooks, Nokia's Booklet will have a built-in GPS navigation chip coupled to Nokia's Ovi Maps software, and an aluminum cover in contrast to the usual plastic.

Nokia has previously tried to expand its portfolio beyond cell phones, making a "tablet" computer that runs non-Windows software. It hasn't been a mainstream success.

Nokia also unveiled a pair of new music phones, the X6 and X3.

The X6 features 32 gigabytes of memory, can play up to 35 hours of music and has a 3.2-inch touch-screen. It will retail for euro450.

The X3 is a more compact version that features direct access to Nokia's music store and features a built-in FM radio and 3.2 megapixel camera. It has a suggested retail price of euro115. Both devices are set to ship during the fourth quarter of 2009.

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BusinessWeek 50 Forum Pursuing High Performance in assocation with Accenture

This November, the sixth annual BusinessWeek 50 Forum brings together a select group of senior executives from the world's largest and most influential corporations to exchange ideas on staying competitive and maintaining high performance.
Secure the exclusive opportunity to join your peers on November 4 for an engaging workshop with Don Tapscott, best-selling author and Chairman of nGenera Insight. The Forum continues on November 5 with a full day of CEO panel discussions, concluding with new insights from renowned management thinker Jim Collins.

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Rumah hotel Bali

The Rumah Hotel Bali is built around the concept of a traditional Balinese village, with a home away from home ambiance. The architectural style of the hotel is essentially Balinese with thatched-roof cottages spread on the edges of the large swimming pool. The tropical ambiance of the hotel is beautifully complemented by the sophisticated facilities which makes it an ideal choice for leisure travelers. This hotel is a great place to get soaked in the essence of Balinese culture.

Location of The Rumah Hotel Bali

The hotel is located at a distance of approximately 20 minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and a short distance from the golden beaches of Bali. The tranquil setting of the hotel is quite an allure that attracts travelers from across the globe. The hotel is also close to the tourist attractions in the area and provides easy access to other areas in Bali. There's also a 18-hole golf course at a short distance from the hotel.

Room Facilities at The Rumah Hotel Bali

The unique hotel features Balinese-style cottages, complete with thatched roofs and matching interiors which display a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. The accommodation options at the hotel are equipped with a balcony or terrace. The guestrooms are spacious and come equipped with modern facilities like air-conditioning, Satellite TV, IDD telephone, in-room safe, fully-equipped kitchen, refrigerator, walk-in wardrobe, bath accessories, and spacious bathroom. Additionally, all the guestrooms feature a private plunge pool.

Amenities and Services at The Rumah Hotel Bali

The most attractive feature of the hotel is its 23-meter long swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery. There's also a children's plunge pool adjacent to the main swimming pool. The hotel also features a conference hall, equipped with audio-visual systems. The restaurant at the hotel features among the best in Bali and caters to the culinary demands of the guests in a purely traditional way, unique to Bali. Alternatively, if you wish to dip your taste buds in more of the local cuisine, there are plenty of dining options right across the street. There are several recreational activities the guests can indulge in. The hotel also provides butler service so that all your needs are taken care of in a personal way.

Facilities at the hotel include swimming pool, children's plunge pool, conference hall, butler service, restaurant, bar, room service, jogging track, tennis court, laundry service, tour assistance, and parking.

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What is Hepatitis B ?

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that can lead to chronic liver disease. In the United States, hepatitis B virus is the cause of about one-third of all viral liver disease.




Nearly everyone who develops acute hepatitis B (95%-99% of healthy adults) will get better by themselves, so doctors do not recommend any specific treatment. This means that your body's immune system is able to work extra hard to quickly destroy the hepatitis B virus from the liver before any serious problems begin. For very severe cases of acute hepatitis B, some experts recommend treatment with a drug called lamivudine.

For people who progress to chronic hepatitis B, doctors can choose from five drugs which are interferon alpha, pegylated interferon, lamivudine, adefovir dipivoxil and entecavir. Sometimes doctors treat with just one drug by itself, but usually, treatment is a combination of two drugs, such as pegylated interferon and lamivudine. The goal of treatment is to get the levels of virus in the blood (specifically viral replication) to undetectable levels by blood tests.

Unfortunately, treatment is relatively expensive and is challenging. Furthermore, some people with chronic hepatitis B do not respond well to treatment at all. For these reasons, the best strategy is to prevent hepatitis B infection.
Prevention
Hepatitis B infection is easily prevented by immunization. Vaccination is both safe and relatively inexpensive and there are two vaccines available in the United States.

Certain people are at increased risk for being infected with the hepatitis B virus and should get vaccinated as soon as possible. These are all health care workers, injection drug users, people in jails or prisons and people who have more than one sex partners. Because of the increased risk of developing chronic infection, all children under the age of 18 should also receive hepatitis B vaccine.


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Proses Menghasilkan Dollar

Kenapa “ Kapal Pesiar “ ? banyak orang saat ini ingin pergi ke kapal pesiar baik untuk bekerja, lancong ( holiday ) ataupun hanya ingin sekedar ingin tau saja.
Disini di Mitra, akan mengupas sedikit apa alasan dan kenapa orang ingin pergi ke “ Kapal Pesiar “ ( Cruise Ship ).
Di dunia ini, dengan penuh suasana iptek ( ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi ), orang sudah bisa membangun sebuah hotel dari kelas bawah sampai yang namanya seven diamond yang mana tadinya hanya sampai bintang lima.
Seiring dengan pergerakan dan bertambahnya iptek sekarang, orang sudah bisa menciptakan yang namanya Cruise ship atau kapal pesiar, yang mana dulu kapal laut hanya di gunakan untuk trasportasi antar pulau atau alat menyeberang saja. Namun sekarang, kapal laut tersebut dapat di gunakan seperti halnya hotel. Bahasa kerennya hotel terapung. Dengan fasilitas setara hotel bintang lima, bisnis kapal pesiar sangat jauh pesat, sukses luar biasa. Sampai tenaga kerjanyapun di cari –cari waktu itu masih tahun 1992an… dan sekarang orang berjubel-jubel mendaftar untuk bisa bekerja di kapal pesiar.

Bekerja di kapal pesiar tentunya dengan banyak alasan….satu halnya ingin dapat uang tentunya uang dollar apalagi € ( euro ) mata uang eropa. Yang jelas penghasilannya mata uang asing sesuai kontrak kerjanya di kapal.
Sekarang banyak perusahaan besar kapal pesiar, mungkin lebih dari 500 perusahaan, dan tentunya juga lebih dari 500 agent perekrutan.

Nah…ngomong-ngomong tentang kapal pesiar, dollar, agent kapal pesiar….kami dari Mitra akan sharing tentang dan bagaimana procedure yang sebenarnya untuk mendapatkan dan bisa bekerja di kapal pesiar.
1. Di Dunia ini khususnya di Indonesia banyak sekali agent kapal pesiar, baik yang mengantongi ijin resmi dari depnaker, PJTKI, ataupun sub agent yang sifatnya merecrut. Jadi semua kandidat benar-benar pintar memilih.
2. Jadi seorang kandidat ( pelamar kapal pesiar ) harus juga mengantongi syarat-syarat yang harus dipenuhi seperti:
3.
a. Umur ( Age ), biasanya diminta minimal 20 dan maksimal 34 tahun untuk pria dan wanita antara 20 sampai 28 tahun.
b. Tanda pengenal / KTP ( Identification Card ), salah satu dokumen pelengkap yang nanti untuk pengurusan passport, seaman book,dll nya sebagai syarat berlaku.
c. Pendidikan Terakhir ( Educational Background ), dengan jaman sekarang sekolah pariwisata sudah merebak dimana-mana dengan iming-iming bisa memberangkatkan ke kapal pesiar atau bekerja di luar negeri. Jadi dimana-mana memberikan pendidikan khusus pariwisata ke hotel, kapal pesiar, sesuai departemennya masing-masing seperti Tata Hidangan ( FB service ), Tata Graha ( Housekeeping ), Kantor Depan ( Front office ), Tata Boga ( FB Product ) dan Hotel Management.
d. Pengalaman Kerja ( Job Experience ), nah yang satu ini seorang pelamar harus memiliki pengalaman kerja atau daily worker/training minimal 1 tahun.
e. Keahlian lainnya ( Other Qualification ), pelamar memiliki keahlian dibidang lain seperti kursus bahasa Inggris, baik tulisan atau lisan, dan skill lainnya yang membantu
f. Dokumen lainnya sesuai permintaan agent masing-masing.
3. Selain itu juga seorang pelamar tentunya mnyiapkan dokumen lainnya seperti Passport, Seaman Book ( buku pelaut ) dan BST, biasanya dokumen ini disiapkan setelah pelamar dinyatakan lulus final interview dengan user.

4. Pre-Medical dan General Medical Check Up. Nah yang satu ini sangat penting untuk diingat semua pelamar. Biasanya Pre-Medical juga bagian dari persyaratan, agar untuk mengetahui keadaan kesehatan pelama itu sendiri, Karena hasil dari pre medical itu mempengaruhi proses selanjutnya. Dan yang ke 2 adalah General MCU, yang mana pelamar diharuskan untuk mengurus Gen MCU, syarat ini juga dibenarkan oleh pihak perusahaan kapal pesiar. Dengan mengetahui keadaan kesehatan pelamar akan membantu proses keberangkatan nantinya untuk bekerja di kapal pesiar. Bagaimana keadaan kesehatan Anda? Sudahkan periksa kesehatan Anda?
5. Jadi proses generalnya seperti ini: Pra Interview, Final Interview, Proses Document, General MCU, Schedule / Sign on date Onboard.
6. Biaya. Nah…yang satu ini juga sangat penting. Setiap pelamar akan dikenakan biaya-biaya yang harus dibayar, baik itu biaya pendaftaran, biaya administrasi, VISA America khusus Pelaut VISA C1D, biaya Medical, passport, Seaman book, BST (Basic Safety Training ), dan biaya lainnya. Setiap agent beda biaya dan beda proses.
Jadi saran untuk pelamar atau calon kandidat, pintar-pintar cari informasi seputar biaya, dan memilih agent dan juga siapkan uang.


Nah itu tadi sedikit informasi, kenapa orang ingin kerja di kapal pesiar, selain nantinya bekerja, juga dapat jalan-jalan keliling dunia tanpa biaya apapun, dollar dapat lancong dapat.
Selain itu juga, Mitra telah mendengar dan melihat orang-orang pelaut yang sukses dalam karirnya bekerja di kapal juga membuka peluang kerja dan usaha.
Jadi calon pelamar yang nantinya sudah bekerja di kapal pesiar, gunakan waktu, usia selagi muda, tenaga kuat, kumpulkan modal sebanyaknya, pulang buat usaha atau bisnis yang mana juga membuka lowongan pekerjaan.
So….
“ together success, wealthy, healthy, and wisdom ” netter sekalian sukses untuk Anda semua!

buka link berikut ini:
http://www.cruiseshipjob.com/album.htm

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About "Hepatitis" Health

About Hepatitis A Food Poisoning


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Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States (Fiore, 2004). It is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t develop into chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis which are both potentially fatal conditions (Mayo Clinic, 2006); however, hepatitis A infection can still lead to acute liver failure and death.

Hepatitis A is relatively uncommon in nations with developed sanitation systems such as the United States. Nevertheless, it continues to occur here, and approximately one-third of the United States population has been previously infected with hepatitis A (Fiore, 2004).

Viral hepatitis is a major public health concern in the United States, and a source of significant morbidity and mortality. Each year, approximately 30 - 50,000 cases of hepatitis A occur in the United States. Direct and indirect costs of these illnesses exceed $300 million, including wage loss and medical expenses. Adults who become ill miss an average of 27 work days per illness. Eleven to 12 percent of persons infected are hospitalized, and 100 people die as a result of acute liver failure annually in the United States due to hepatitis A (CDC, 2007). The unfortunate aspect of these statistics is that with 21st Century medicine, hepatitis A is totally preventable and cases—especially outbreaks relegated to food consumption—need not occur.

The hepatitis A virus or “HAV” is relatively stable and will survive for up to a month at ambient temperatures in the environment, but can be inactivated by heating to 185°F (85°C) or higher, or exposure to formalin or chlorine.

http://www.about-hepatitis.com

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