By: Susan Johnston
For most people, Halloween conjures scary images of witches, goblins, and ghosts. But for many workers, there are other fears lurking in the shadows all year: like the fear of being reprimanded, laid off, or stuck in a dead-end Job. According to Ford R. Myers, president of Career Potential, LLC, and the author of "Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring," "the American workplace is largely driven by fear. Most bosses use fear as a mechanism to control and drive the employee's activity." - Job
Fear #1: What if I get laid off?
Given the unemployment rate, layoffs are a chillingly real possibility for many workers. However, you can cope with that fear by actively building your network. "Regardless of whether you believe you'll be laid off, you should proactively engage in your professional community," says Michael Woodward, PhD, an executive coach and the author of the "The You Plan." "Belong to your professional association or community organizations. ... The difference between those who stay unemployed and those who are quickly able to get back on their feet is that the latter have strong networks."
Fear #2: If I don't get laid off, but others do, will I be able to handle the added responsibilities?
When companies downsize, often the best employees get "rewarded" with more work. This can cause job-performance anxiety, especially if the new tasks are outside your skill set or if you're afraid of adding another project to your to-do list. In this situation, Woodward suggests reaching out to your boss and coworkers for guidance. "Knowledge helps create certainty," he says. "You could wallow in that stress or you could say, 'I need some clarification on a couple of points.' It's an opportunity to broaden your skill set and to make yourself more valuable in the future."
Fear #3: Will I be underemployed forever?
Often younger workers end up in support roles where they may not feel challenged. More-experienced workers can also wind up in this predicament due to a layoff or workforce re-entry. However, thinking ahead to your next position keeps things in perspective when it feels like you're endlessly folding t-shirts or fetching coffee. "The smart person does not just ... do what the boss tells them and nothing more," says Myers. "They should consistently grow their credentials. Step up for the juicier, more challenging assignments. Show up earlier; leave later." Remember, the old model of your boss or human resources managing your career is no longer applicable. It's up to you to determine your next steps.
Fear #4: What if my boss yells at me again?
A boss who yells or criticizes you in front of others can really damage morale, so Myers advises that people be "very, very careful about the culture that they choose." Another thing, he says, "is to be very proactive and clear with your boss when you first get hired about how you establish the relationship and set the right precedent." If you're already in a job with a toxic boss, you can sometimes manage a situation (and prevent future problems) by discussing it in a calm, nonthreatening manner. "Don't bring it up in public and don't point fingers," Myers advises. "Say to your boss, I have a concern about something that happened. I'm not sure what your motivation was. I may have misunderstood, but this was my perception; I'd like to get your take on it."
Boston-based freelance writer Susan Johnston has covered Career and business topics for The Boston Globe, Hispanic Executive Quarterly, WomenEntrepreneur.com, and other publications.
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Kamis, 16 Desember 2010
Re New Your Work In 2011
Sometimes, a job even a pretty good one--can start to feel like it's "going nowhere." But although you may want to advance your career, you may not be in a position to look for a New Job. Maybe you're in an industry where staffing is still tight. Or maybe you just started a new job, and you'd like to put in a few years before moving on. Or maybe you can't take a financial risk right now.
Whatever the case, there are small changes you can make that will boost your Career without giving it a major overhaul. We asked several experts for their tips:
1. Improve relations with your boss.
Your direct supervisor is one of the most important people in your professional life. If that relationship is feeling strained, get back into your boss's good graces by figuring out how to best communicate with him or her, suggests Katherine Reynolds Lewis, a workplace journalist for About.com and the Fiscal Times. "So often, managers have so little time to do the management, so you have to manage up," she says. Ask your supervisor if you can schedule a weekly check-in meeting. Or if your manager is more spontaneous, strike up a conversation and subtly mention your latest accomplishments. "Don't assume that your boss knows when you've done a great Job," urges Lewis.
2. Beat procrastination or lateness.
If you struggle with tardiness or procrastination, then Fearless Career coach Victoria Ashford suggests owning up to the weakness and enlisting coworkers to help you stay accountable. "The biggest hindrance is not having a good support system," she explains. "Tell people, 'This is a problem for me,' and get them to share their techniques." Understanding the consequences can also help. "If you're not there on time, the door gets closed for a meeting," says Ashford, "and the embarrassment of you peeking through the glass reinforces the need to be on time." - Job Vacancy
Whatever the case, there are small changes you can make that will boost your Career without giving it a major overhaul. We asked several experts for their tips:
1. Improve relations with your boss.
Your direct supervisor is one of the most important people in your professional life. If that relationship is feeling strained, get back into your boss's good graces by figuring out how to best communicate with him or her, suggests Katherine Reynolds Lewis, a workplace journalist for About.com and the Fiscal Times. "So often, managers have so little time to do the management, so you have to manage up," she says. Ask your supervisor if you can schedule a weekly check-in meeting. Or if your manager is more spontaneous, strike up a conversation and subtly mention your latest accomplishments. "Don't assume that your boss knows when you've done a great Job," urges Lewis.
2. Beat procrastination or lateness.
If you struggle with tardiness or procrastination, then Fearless Career coach Victoria Ashford suggests owning up to the weakness and enlisting coworkers to help you stay accountable. "The biggest hindrance is not having a good support system," she explains. "Tell people, 'This is a problem for me,' and get them to share their techniques." Understanding the consequences can also help. "If you're not there on time, the door gets closed for a meeting," says Ashford, "and the embarrassment of you peeking through the glass reinforces the need to be on time." - Job Vacancy
5 New Year's Career Resolutions for 2011 !
By: Lydia Dishman
There's just something about opening a calendar for a new year that inspires us to improve our lives. So it's no surprise that New Year's career resolutions often focus on big goals--such as a promotion or a new Job.
And that's why many resolutions get tossed aside by the second week in January, according to Tracy Brisson, founder and CEO of The Opportunities Project. "We get overwhelmed when we realize that outcomes are not always in our control," she explains. But Brisson says that there are plenty of attainable goals--such as adding people to your network or committing to read one business-related book per month--that can add up to Career success.
Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of Flexjobs.com, recommends a mix of easy-to-achieve and lofty goals. She says, "The important part is to choose goals that are directly related to making you more successful in your job."
Here are some other suggestions from the experts:
Hone your elevator pitch.
For Jasmin French, principal of the personal branding firm J. French, it starts with honing your personal brand. French advises doing a simple inventory, "What did you do in 2010 that has transferable value to your employer or potential employer in 2011?" Then, she says, turn that into a succinct (60 seconds or less) pitch on what you are uniquely positioned to do better than anyone else.
French also suggests that you get people to start talking about you by updating your LinkedIn profile with any certifications you've earned or classes you're taking, as well as forwarding relevant articles. "Create your own buzz. It's self-promotion, but it's not shameless."
Brush up on hard skills.
Victoria Ashford, a leadership and career coach at Fearless Leading, suggests heading back to school for additional education, certification, diplomas, or language skills. "Once you have the knowledge and skill, it's yours forever--hard to take away," she notes. "Industries and work environments change, so make sure you're keeping up. Be intentional about your knowledge base and upgrade or update it now."
Solidify your soft skills.
While you're admiring that new diploma hanging on the wall, Ashford cautions that you shouldn't forget about "soft" skills, such as business etiquette, body language, and personal accountability. "Master the arts of introductions, conversation, and establishing professional presence. Ask others to judge your handshake, table manners, and posture," she advises.
A University of Illinois study concluded that 55 percent of the first impression you make is based on your appearance and your body language. And while first impressions are made within the first 30 seconds of meeting someone, it can take up to as many as 21 interactions to undo a bad first impression. French says, "If you want to be known for being detail-oriented, hem your pants, polish your fingernails, or iron that shirt."
Work better with others.
Susan Bender Phelps, a trainer and speaker with Odyssey Mentoring, urges employees to treat everyone they work with as if they are a customer. "Everyone includes your company's management team, your direct supervisor, even your cubicle-mate. Provide knock-your-socks-off service."
Bender Phelps says that one place to start is by sharing credit with your team and with everyone in the organization who contributed to a success. "When you do this consistently, you become the kind of leader people will want to follow, regardless of your title." Likewise, acknowledge people when they do great work, and be specific: "Give evidence that demonstrates you understand their work and the difference it made to the organization."
Approach failure as an opportunity.
"Use every failure or mistake as an opportunity to learn and plan for the future," emphasizes Bender Phelps. She recommends paying attention to what you were trying to accomplish, what you did to make that happen, what went right, and what went wrong. By taking time to consider what went into a failed initiative, you can learn what could have been done better--and in the future, if you're presented with a similar situation or project, you'll know what you should do differently.
There's just something about opening a calendar for a new year that inspires us to improve our lives. So it's no surprise that New Year's career resolutions often focus on big goals--such as a promotion or a new Job.
And that's why many resolutions get tossed aside by the second week in January, according to Tracy Brisson, founder and CEO of The Opportunities Project. "We get overwhelmed when we realize that outcomes are not always in our control," she explains. But Brisson says that there are plenty of attainable goals--such as adding people to your network or committing to read one business-related book per month--that can add up to Career success.
Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of Flexjobs.com, recommends a mix of easy-to-achieve and lofty goals. She says, "The important part is to choose goals that are directly related to making you more successful in your job."
Here are some other suggestions from the experts:
Hone your elevator pitch.
For Jasmin French, principal of the personal branding firm J. French, it starts with honing your personal brand. French advises doing a simple inventory, "What did you do in 2010 that has transferable value to your employer or potential employer in 2011?" Then, she says, turn that into a succinct (60 seconds or less) pitch on what you are uniquely positioned to do better than anyone else.
French also suggests that you get people to start talking about you by updating your LinkedIn profile with any certifications you've earned or classes you're taking, as well as forwarding relevant articles. "Create your own buzz. It's self-promotion, but it's not shameless."
Brush up on hard skills.
Victoria Ashford, a leadership and career coach at Fearless Leading, suggests heading back to school for additional education, certification, diplomas, or language skills. "Once you have the knowledge and skill, it's yours forever--hard to take away," she notes. "Industries and work environments change, so make sure you're keeping up. Be intentional about your knowledge base and upgrade or update it now."
Solidify your soft skills.
While you're admiring that new diploma hanging on the wall, Ashford cautions that you shouldn't forget about "soft" skills, such as business etiquette, body language, and personal accountability. "Master the arts of introductions, conversation, and establishing professional presence. Ask others to judge your handshake, table manners, and posture," she advises.
A University of Illinois study concluded that 55 percent of the first impression you make is based on your appearance and your body language. And while first impressions are made within the first 30 seconds of meeting someone, it can take up to as many as 21 interactions to undo a bad first impression. French says, "If you want to be known for being detail-oriented, hem your pants, polish your fingernails, or iron that shirt."
Work better with others.
Susan Bender Phelps, a trainer and speaker with Odyssey Mentoring, urges employees to treat everyone they work with as if they are a customer. "Everyone includes your company's management team, your direct supervisor, even your cubicle-mate. Provide knock-your-socks-off service."
Bender Phelps says that one place to start is by sharing credit with your team and with everyone in the organization who contributed to a success. "When you do this consistently, you become the kind of leader people will want to follow, regardless of your title." Likewise, acknowledge people when they do great work, and be specific: "Give evidence that demonstrates you understand their work and the difference it made to the organization."
Approach failure as an opportunity.
"Use every failure or mistake as an opportunity to learn and plan for the future," emphasizes Bender Phelps. She recommends paying attention to what you were trying to accomplish, what you did to make that happen, what went right, and what went wrong. By taking time to consider what went into a failed initiative, you can learn what could have been done better--and in the future, if you're presented with a similar situation or project, you'll know what you should do differently.
Minggu, 12 Desember 2010
The Best 11 Ways to Hurt Your Career
By Megan Malugani, Monster Contributing Writer.
While most Career advice focuses on how to succeed, we can all learn valuable lessons by dissecting Career failure as well. Workplace experts offer insights into some of the top ways workers undermine their own careers and jeopardize their career development.
1. Not Taking Your Education Seriously
If you party too much in college and end up with a run-of-the-mill 2.5 GPA, you'll be passed over for the best entry-level jobs, says New York City-based executive recruiter and coach Brian Drum, of Drum Associates. Not finishing your master's degree is another way to hurt your career-development goals, adds Anne Angerman, a Career coach with Denver-based Career Matters.
2. Not Having a Plan
In the current poor Job market, you may have defaulted into a Career you aren't crazy about. That's OK, as long as you develop Career plans to get where you want to be. "Think of every Job you take as a stepping-stone to your next Job," Drum advises.
3. Lying
You'll lose professional credibility in a hurry if you lie, from exaggerating on your resume to getting caught fibbing on Facebook. "If someone calls in sick to work and then that evening posts a photo on Facebook of their extra day vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, that's a big problem," says corporate etiquette specialist Diane Gottsman of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio.
4. Sullying Your Reputation on Facebook or Twitter
Social media can harm your reputation in other ways, too. Personal posts and tweets from work--when you're supposed to be doing your job--can tag you as a slacker. And the content of your posts or tweets can come back to haunt you as well--you never know who might stumble upon those bachelor-party photos. "You need to assume that every boss and potential employer knows how to use Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, and post from the standpoint that everyone is watching--even if in reality they're not," Gottsman says.
5. Not Respecting Professional Boundaries
Sharing TMI about your personal life with colleagues is unprofessional. "Your coworkers don't want to hear about your fights with your husband," Angerman says. On the other hand, if you're ultraprivate and work with a chatty group, join the conversations occasionally so coworkers don't resent you.
6. Gossiping, Slandering, and Excessively Criticizing
If you publicly bash fellow employees, the boss, the board of directors, or even your competitors, you'll be perceived as negative at best and a troublemaker at worst. The ramifications can be broad and long-term, Gottsman says. "Industries are tight," she says. "You don't want to be the one who started that rumor about the head of your industry." As far as bad-mouthing competitors--what if your company merges with a competitor, or you want to work for one someday?
7. Carrying on an Inappropriate Relationship with Your Boss|
Never a good idea, but an especially bad one if your boss is married. "When you get involved in a drama or in something unethical that can be brought out in the open, you're asking for trouble," Gottsman says.
8. Not Controlling Your Alcohol Intake or Libido
Getting drunk at the office party or on a business trip damages your credibility. Ditto a romantic, ahem, "indiscretion" that your colleagues know about.
9. Job-Hopping Just for the Money
Job-hopping--in moderation--may not automatically disqualify you from a position. "But it gets to the point--like if you have seven or eight Jobs by the time you're 35--that employers are not going to want to invest in you," Drum says. Also, if you have leadership aspirations, keep in mind that the top dogs of many large corporations have been with those organizations for long periods, he says. Additionally, many companies have "last in, first out" layoff policies, which could leave you out of a Job if you never stick around long enough to build tenure anywhere.
10. Losing Touch with References
You'll kick yourself later if you leave a job without collecting personal contact information from colleagues who can serve as professional references for you in the future. "If you were forced to leave a job and you can't ask your boss for a reference, hopefully you've built up some rapport with a colleague and can ask them," Angerman says.
11. Leaving a Job on Bad Terms
Job Indonesia - Don't become a lame duck when you've got one foot out the door, Drum says. "The employer only remembers about the last five minutes you were there," he says. Give proper notice and don't leave a mess behind. And by all means, do not make a huge dramatic production of it when you quit, complete with cursing, slandering, and throwing things, Gottsman advises. "It's very difficult to get another job when you've left destruction in your wake," she says. - Indonesia Vacancy
While most Career advice focuses on how to succeed, we can all learn valuable lessons by dissecting Career failure as well. Workplace experts offer insights into some of the top ways workers undermine their own careers and jeopardize their career development.
1. Not Taking Your Education Seriously
If you party too much in college and end up with a run-of-the-mill 2.5 GPA, you'll be passed over for the best entry-level jobs, says New York City-based executive recruiter and coach Brian Drum, of Drum Associates. Not finishing your master's degree is another way to hurt your career-development goals, adds Anne Angerman, a Career coach with Denver-based Career Matters.
2. Not Having a Plan
In the current poor Job market, you may have defaulted into a Career you aren't crazy about. That's OK, as long as you develop Career plans to get where you want to be. "Think of every Job you take as a stepping-stone to your next Job," Drum advises.
3. Lying
You'll lose professional credibility in a hurry if you lie, from exaggerating on your resume to getting caught fibbing on Facebook. "If someone calls in sick to work and then that evening posts a photo on Facebook of their extra day vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, that's a big problem," says corporate etiquette specialist Diane Gottsman of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio.
4. Sullying Your Reputation on Facebook or Twitter
Social media can harm your reputation in other ways, too. Personal posts and tweets from work--when you're supposed to be doing your job--can tag you as a slacker. And the content of your posts or tweets can come back to haunt you as well--you never know who might stumble upon those bachelor-party photos. "You need to assume that every boss and potential employer knows how to use Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, and post from the standpoint that everyone is watching--even if in reality they're not," Gottsman says.
5. Not Respecting Professional Boundaries
Sharing TMI about your personal life with colleagues is unprofessional. "Your coworkers don't want to hear about your fights with your husband," Angerman says. On the other hand, if you're ultraprivate and work with a chatty group, join the conversations occasionally so coworkers don't resent you.
6. Gossiping, Slandering, and Excessively Criticizing
If you publicly bash fellow employees, the boss, the board of directors, or even your competitors, you'll be perceived as negative at best and a troublemaker at worst. The ramifications can be broad and long-term, Gottsman says. "Industries are tight," she says. "You don't want to be the one who started that rumor about the head of your industry." As far as bad-mouthing competitors--what if your company merges with a competitor, or you want to work for one someday?
7. Carrying on an Inappropriate Relationship with Your Boss|
Never a good idea, but an especially bad one if your boss is married. "When you get involved in a drama or in something unethical that can be brought out in the open, you're asking for trouble," Gottsman says.
8. Not Controlling Your Alcohol Intake or Libido
Getting drunk at the office party or on a business trip damages your credibility. Ditto a romantic, ahem, "indiscretion" that your colleagues know about.
9. Job-Hopping Just for the Money
Job-hopping--in moderation--may not automatically disqualify you from a position. "But it gets to the point--like if you have seven or eight Jobs by the time you're 35--that employers are not going to want to invest in you," Drum says. Also, if you have leadership aspirations, keep in mind that the top dogs of many large corporations have been with those organizations for long periods, he says. Additionally, many companies have "last in, first out" layoff policies, which could leave you out of a Job if you never stick around long enough to build tenure anywhere.
10. Losing Touch with References
You'll kick yourself later if you leave a job without collecting personal contact information from colleagues who can serve as professional references for you in the future. "If you were forced to leave a job and you can't ask your boss for a reference, hopefully you've built up some rapport with a colleague and can ask them," Angerman says.
11. Leaving a Job on Bad Terms
Job Indonesia - Don't become a lame duck when you've got one foot out the door, Drum says. "The employer only remembers about the last five minutes you were there," he says. Give proper notice and don't leave a mess behind. And by all means, do not make a huge dramatic production of it when you quit, complete with cursing, slandering, and throwing things, Gottsman advises. "It's very difficult to get another job when you've left destruction in your wake," she says. - Indonesia Vacancy
White House Urges Congress to Pass Deal US Tax Cuts
Author: bbc.co.uk
Job Indonesia - Mr Obama said he had consulted because a long political fight would harm the economy and US families. - Indonesia Vacancy
He accused Republicans of holding middle class Americans hostage.
The White House is working to get Democrats to back the plan, which also extends jobless benefits. - Career
Speaking at the White House, Mr Obama pledged to fight the Republicans over tax cuts for the wealthy when the benefits expire in 2012 - when he will be up for re-election - but he said he was unwilling to risk "collateral damage" to ordinary Americans just to make a political point. - Job
"I've said before that I felt that the middle-class tax cuts were being held hostage to the high-end tax cuts," he said. "It's tempting not to negotiate with hostage-takers, unless the hostage gets harmed. Then people will question the wisdom of that strategy. In this case, the hostage was the American people and I was not willing to see them get harmed."
Republican 'holy grail' Mr Obama's remarks came less than a day after he struck a deal with congressional Republicans to maintain for another two years a package of tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 under President George W Bush.
Mr Obama said he had extracted compromises on a host of tax benefits for middle class Americans, including a child tax credit, college tuition credits and a payroll tax holiday.
"A long political fight that carried over into next year might have been good politics, but it would be a bad deal for the economy and it would be a bad deal for the American people," he said.
But he said the Republicans can expect a fight "on a whole range of issues" in the coming two years.
The deal must be voted on by Congress, where Democrats currently hold the majority in both houses.
But some Democrats remained lukewarm on the proposals.
"Senate Republicans have successfully used the fragile economic security of our middle class and the hardship of millions of jobless Americans as bargaining chips to secure tax breaks for the very wealthiest among us," said Democratic Senator Tom Harkin.
Deal 'essentially final' In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to commit to the plan, pledging to continue negotiations with the White House.
Meanwhile, Senate Republicans, who had held up extension of unemployment insurance and blocked Mr Obama's preferred path, praised the deal.
"The right thing for our country is to support the tax agreement that makes it easier and cheaper to create jobs," Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee said on Tuesday.
Despite Democratic misgivings, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell described the deal as "essentially final".
Republicans "feel this is a step in the right direction", he told reporters. "The vast majority of my members will be supporting it."
Among the provisions in the deal, tax cuts passed by President George W Bush and the Republicans in 2001 and 2003 would be extended for all levels, whereas Mr Obama and the Democrats had sought to let them expire next month for American households earning more than $250,000 (£158,599).
The announcement came a week after the government reported that joblessness in the US had risen in November to 9.8%.
With a proposal on tax cuts drawn up, analysts say Congress may now focus its attention on holding a debate over whether to ratify the New Start treaty, which seeks to reduce the nuclear arsenals of both the US and Russia and allow each to inspect the other's facilities.
Job Indonesia - Mr Obama said he had consulted because a long political fight would harm the economy and US families. - Indonesia Vacancy
He accused Republicans of holding middle class Americans hostage.
The White House is working to get Democrats to back the plan, which also extends jobless benefits. - Career
Speaking at the White House, Mr Obama pledged to fight the Republicans over tax cuts for the wealthy when the benefits expire in 2012 - when he will be up for re-election - but he said he was unwilling to risk "collateral damage" to ordinary Americans just to make a political point. - Job
"I've said before that I felt that the middle-class tax cuts were being held hostage to the high-end tax cuts," he said. "It's tempting not to negotiate with hostage-takers, unless the hostage gets harmed. Then people will question the wisdom of that strategy. In this case, the hostage was the American people and I was not willing to see them get harmed."
Republican 'holy grail' Mr Obama's remarks came less than a day after he struck a deal with congressional Republicans to maintain for another two years a package of tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 under President George W Bush.
Mr Obama said he had extracted compromises on a host of tax benefits for middle class Americans, including a child tax credit, college tuition credits and a payroll tax holiday.
Continue reading the main story
Anger is fomenting among congressional Democrats and liberal activists sorely disappointed that their president did not fight harder to roll back tax cuts for the richest Americans. After all, repealing these taxes was a key and oft-repeated mantra in his campaign.
Democrats feel justified in their desire to see the Bush tax cuts extended only for lower- and middle-class Americas - polls show a significant majority of Americans support their stance.
But Mr Obama had more at stake than taxes. Republicans vowed to block any legislation until the issue was resolved, meaning that critical administration priorities, including the new Start nuclear weapons treaty and moves to repeal a ban on gays serving openly in the military, would be held hostage.
Now, the White House believes those issues will move forward, and they will fight the tax cut battle another day. Unfortunately for them though, that day will come in 2012, right before the next presidential election.
Analysis
In Washington, Mr Obama's two-year tax cut deal with Republicans is being portrayed as more capitulation than compromise.Anger is fomenting among congressional Democrats and liberal activists sorely disappointed that their president did not fight harder to roll back tax cuts for the richest Americans. After all, repealing these taxes was a key and oft-repeated mantra in his campaign.
Democrats feel justified in their desire to see the Bush tax cuts extended only for lower- and middle-class Americas - polls show a significant majority of Americans support their stance.
But Mr Obama had more at stake than taxes. Republicans vowed to block any legislation until the issue was resolved, meaning that critical administration priorities, including the new Start nuclear weapons treaty and moves to repeal a ban on gays serving openly in the military, would be held hostage.
Now, the White House believes those issues will move forward, and they will fight the tax cut battle another day. Unfortunately for them though, that day will come in 2012, right before the next presidential election.
Having failed to get his preferred deal - which would have limited the extension of tax cuts to middle- and lower-class Americans - Mr Obama described keeping taxes low for wealthy Americans as the "holy grail" for the Republican Party. He said voters sided with him, but said the Republicans refused to budge.
And he dismissed criticism from allies on the left that he had not shown a willingness to fight."A long political fight that carried over into next year might have been good politics, but it would be a bad deal for the economy and it would be a bad deal for the American people," he said.
But he said the Republicans can expect a fight "on a whole range of issues" in the coming two years.
The deal must be voted on by Congress, where Democrats currently hold the majority in both houses.
But some Democrats remained lukewarm on the proposals.
"Senate Republicans have successfully used the fragile economic security of our middle class and the hardship of millions of jobless Americans as bargaining chips to secure tax breaks for the very wealthiest among us," said Democratic Senator Tom Harkin.
Deal 'essentially final' In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to commit to the plan, pledging to continue negotiations with the White House.
Meanwhile, Senate Republicans, who had held up extension of unemployment insurance and blocked Mr Obama's preferred path, praised the deal.
"The right thing for our country is to support the tax agreement that makes it easier and cheaper to create jobs," Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee said on Tuesday.
Despite Democratic misgivings, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell described the deal as "essentially final".
Republicans "feel this is a step in the right direction", he told reporters. "The vast majority of my members will be supporting it."
Among the provisions in the deal, tax cuts passed by President George W Bush and the Republicans in 2001 and 2003 would be extended for all levels, whereas Mr Obama and the Democrats had sought to let them expire next month for American households earning more than $250,000 (£158,599).
Continue reading the main story
Provisions of the tax cut compromise
- A two-year extension of income tax cuts for all Americans enacted in 2001 and 2003 under former President Bush
- A 13-month extension of unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed
- A 35% tax for two years on estates worth more than $5m
- A one-year payroll tax holiday that would see the rate drop from 6.2% of pay to 4.2%
- Allowing businesses to write off all their capital investments for tax purposes during 2011
- Extending the Earned Income Tax Credit, the child tax credit and tuition credits
- US media on Obama deal-making
In addition, unemployment benefits would be renewed for 13 months and payroll taxes would be reduced for a year, putting more money into earners' pockets.
When the new Congress convenes next month, Republicans will control the House of Representatives and have increased power in the Senate, following gains in November's mid-term elections.The announcement came a week after the government reported that joblessness in the US had risen in November to 9.8%.
With a proposal on tax cuts drawn up, analysts say Congress may now focus its attention on holding a debate over whether to ratify the New Start treaty, which seeks to reduce the nuclear arsenals of both the US and Russia and allow each to inspect the other's facilities.
Selasa, 07 Desember 2010
Indonesia Full of Montains Fire !!!
Author: lonelyplanet.com
Lowongan Kerja - While Indonesia’s volcanoes are often noted for the most beauty of their spectacular peaks, steaming craters and view of the earth’s bubbling core, Mount Merapi, the country’s most active volcano, took centre stage this past October as a clear reminder of their deadly activity. Many of Indonesia’s volcanoes do erupt, sometimes with shocking consequences. - Job Vacancy
But with tectonic activity comes devastating earthquakes and tsunamis, such as those of Boxing Day 2004, off Java in July 2006 and Sumatra in 2009, and just recently around the surfer's paradise of the Mentawai Islands. Here is the lowdown on Indonesia's most beautiful, and its most volatile, volcanic monsters.
Gunung Bromo, Java
A landscape of epic proportions and surreal beauty, Gunung Bromo is one of Indonesia's most breathtaking sights. Surrounded by the desolate Sea of Sands, its peak is sacred and eerie. It may not be Java's tallest volcano, but it is easily its most magnificent. From the summit you can see two other volcanoes (one in various stages of activity), all set in the vast caldera of yet another volcano.
Compared with Java's other major peaks, Gunung Bromo is a midget. But this volcano's beauty is in its setting, not its size. Rising from the guts of the ancient Tengger caldera, Bromo is one of three volcanoes to have emerged from a vast crater that stretches 10km across. Flanked by the peaks of Kursi and Batok, the steaming cone of Bromo stands in a sea of ashen, volcanic sand, surrounded by the towering cliffs of the crater's edge. Nearby, Gunung Semeru, Java's highest peak and one of its most active volcanoes, throws its shadow - and occasionally its ash - over the whole scene.
Gunung Krakatau, Java
Take a boat trip to see the remnants, and the new beginnings, of one of the world's A-list volcanoes. Few volcanoes have as explosive a place in history as Krakatau, the island that blew itself apart in 1883. Turning day into night and hurling devastating tsunamis against the shores of Java and Sumatra, Krakatau quickly became vulcanology's A-list celebrity. Few would have guessed that Krakatau would have snuffed itself out with such a devastating swan song. Krakatau may have blown itself to smithereens, but it is currently being replaced by Anak Krakatau, which has been on the ascendant ever since its first appearance nearly 80 years ago. It has a restless and uncertain temperament, sending out showers of glowing rocks and belching smoke and ashes.
Kawah Ijen, Java
Spend the night at a peaceful coffee plantation before climbing this volcano to view its remarkable turquoise sulphur lake. The fabled Ijen Plateau is a vast volcanic region dominated by the three cones of Ijen, Merapi and Raung. A beautiful and thickly forested alpine area, these thinly populated highlands harbour coffee plantations and a few isolated settlements - Gunung Ijen is Javanese for "Lonely Mountain". Access roads to the plateau are poor, and perhaps because of this visitor numbers are low. Virtually everyone that does come is here for the hike up to the spectacular crater lake of Kawah Ijen. But with sweeping vistas and a temperate climate, the plateau could make a great base for a few days up in the clouds away from the crowds.
Gunung Agung, Java
Take one of the numerous routes up and down Bali's tallest and most sacred mountain. Gunung Agung is an imposing peak seen from most of South and East Bali, although it is often obscured by cloud and mist. Many references give its height as 3,142m, but some say it lost its top in the 1963 eruption and opinion varies as to the real height. The summit is an oval crater, about 700m across, with its highest point on the western edge above Besakih.
Gunung Kerinci, Sumatra
Brave this challenging ascent up into the heavens on Sumatra's highest peak. Dominating the northern end of the park is the 3,805m Gunung Kerinci, one of Sumatra's most active volcanoes (it last erupted in 2009) and Indonesia's highest non-Papuan peak. On clear days the summit offers fantastic views of Danau Gunung Tujuh and the surrounding valleys and mountains.
Kelimutu, Nusa Tenggara
Wonder at the ethereal scenery atop this volcano, with its three differently coloured crater lakes and lunar landscape. There are not many better ways to wake up than to sip ginger coffee as the sun crests Kelimutu's western rim, filtering mist into the sky and revealing three deep, volcanic lakes - each one a different striking shade. That is why the tri-coloured lakes of Kelimutu National Park have long been considered a Nusa Tenggara must. During our research one was turquoise, the other dark brown with flecks of rust and the third was black glass. Colours are so dense that the lakes seem the thickness of paint.
Gunung Rinjani, Lombok
Join pilgrims at the summit of this sacred peak, which has a huge crater lake overlooked by the active cone of Gunung Baru. To the Balinese, who come once a year, Rinjani is one of three sacred mountains, along with Bali's Agung and Java's Bromo. Inside the immense caldera, 600m below the rim, is a stunning, 6km-wide cobalt-blue lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea). The Balinese toss their jewellery into the lake in a ceremony called pekelan, before they continue toward the sacred summit.
Gunung Api, Maluku
Scramble up this volcano in the Banda Islands to experience the awesome sunrise views. This devilish little 666m volcano has always been a threat to Bandaneira, Lonthoir and anyone attempting to farm its fertile slopes. Its most recent eruption in 1988 killed three people, destroyed more than 300 houses and filled the sky with ash for days. Historically, Gunung Api's eruptions have often proved to be spookily accurate omens of approaching intruders.
Gunung Semeru, Java
Part of the huge Tengger Massif, the classic cone of Gunung Semeru is the highest peak in Java, at 3,676m. Also known as Mahameru (Great Mountain), it is looked on by Hindus as the most sacred mountain of all and the father of Gunung Agung on Bali. Semeru is one of Java's most active peaks and has been in a near-constant state of eruption since 1818. In 1981, 250 people were killed during one of its worst eruptions, and it exploded as recently as March 2009.
Top 10 ways to love Seoul - Lonely Planet
Author: Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet
1. The galleries
"Eclectic" hardly covers Seoul's buzzing contemporary art scene, which ranges from dreamy modern renditions of traditional Korean landscape paintings to quirky public art sculptures. Spend a day being amazed by the varied offerings in the galleries of Insa-dong, Samcheon-dong and up-and-coming Tongui-dong.
2. The architecture
Compensating for all those sterile apartment blocks are the picturesque traditional quarter of Bukchon Hanok Village and striking contemporary structures such as the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art or Tangent, the HQ of Hyundai Development Corp. By the end of this year the city will also have Zaha Hadid's futuristic Dongdaemun Design Park & Plaza as its show pony.
3. The saunas
An ideal way of recovering after a night's partying in Seoul (it is highly recommended to hit the bars and clubs of happening Hongdae over the expat enclave of Itaewon) is sweating it out at a jimjilbang, a traditional Korean sauna. Slip into the foreigner-friendly Silloam Fomentation Sauna, near Seoul Station.
4. The free entertainment
Thrilling demonstration of taekwando at Gyeonghui-gung; the changing of the guard at Gyeongbok-gung; traditional music performances at Seoul Plaza; spectacular light shows along the Cheong-gye-cheon, at N-Seoul Tower and the Bampo Bridge - it will not cost you one won to enjoy any of these regular public events.
5. The tea shops
Sipping a fruity, herbal beverage and nibbling rice cakes in a quaint teashop is one of Seoul's great pleasures. Tiny Yetchatjip is famous for the songbirds that flit around its bric-a-brac-packed salon, but we prefer Dawon for its airy gallery-surrounded courtyard and traditional hanok tea room. Both can be found in Insa-dong.
6. The greenery
Concrete abounds in Seoul, but there is also no shortage of natural greenery. Soak up the serenity of the Secret Garden at World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung, or saunter along the revived Cheong-gye-cheon, an ingeniously landscaped stream flowing through Seoul's heart. One of our favourite spots is beautiful Seonyu-do Park, crafted from an old water filtration plant on an island in the Han River.
7. The hiking
More greenery is at hand in the mountains and hills that encircle the city - fantastic, accessible hiking territory for all. Shadow the remains of Seoul's ancient fortress walls for panoramic views from the summit of Bukaksan or climb sacred Inwangsan, where shamans still practice their daily rituals.
8. The shopping
Whatever you want to buy, it is sure to be on sale in Seoul. For a taste of old Asia, flex your bargaining skills at the buzzing all-night Namdaemun or Dongdaemun markets, or go contemporary and cruise the slick boutiques and department stores of Myeong-dong and Apgujeong.
9. The cycling
Freeways dominate Seoul, but as part of its drive to be more eco-minded the city has started to promote pedal power. Bicycle rental stations are becoming more common, and dedicated cycle paths along much of the Han River provide great views and a fun way to exercise.
10. The food
Seoul offers some of Asia's best eating, from sizzling nokdu bindaetteok (mung-bean pancakes) at Gwangjang Market to elegant royal banquets at Korea House. Gourmands should also schedule a visit to Noryangjin fish market, where all kinds of marine life is just waiting to be consumed. Enjoy!
Job Indonesia - An old Korean proverb says, “Even if you have to crawl on your knees, get yourself to Seoul!” It is a view that The New York Times concurred with by tipping the South Korean city – which in January assumed the mantle of World Design Capital – as one of its top places to visit for 2010. - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - Like any booming metropolis, Seoul sure is not perfect. But there are plenty more reasons to embrace rather than reject one of Asia's most underrated and unjustly maligned cities. The following ten, presented in no particular order, will set you on the fast track to loving Seoul.1. The galleries
"Eclectic" hardly covers Seoul's buzzing contemporary art scene, which ranges from dreamy modern renditions of traditional Korean landscape paintings to quirky public art sculptures. Spend a day being amazed by the varied offerings in the galleries of Insa-dong, Samcheon-dong and up-and-coming Tongui-dong.
2. The architecture
Compensating for all those sterile apartment blocks are the picturesque traditional quarter of Bukchon Hanok Village and striking contemporary structures such as the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art or Tangent, the HQ of Hyundai Development Corp. By the end of this year the city will also have Zaha Hadid's futuristic Dongdaemun Design Park & Plaza as its show pony.
3. The saunas
An ideal way of recovering after a night's partying in Seoul (it is highly recommended to hit the bars and clubs of happening Hongdae over the expat enclave of Itaewon) is sweating it out at a jimjilbang, a traditional Korean sauna. Slip into the foreigner-friendly Silloam Fomentation Sauna, near Seoul Station.
4. The free entertainment
Thrilling demonstration of taekwando at Gyeonghui-gung; the changing of the guard at Gyeongbok-gung; traditional music performances at Seoul Plaza; spectacular light shows along the Cheong-gye-cheon, at N-Seoul Tower and the Bampo Bridge - it will not cost you one won to enjoy any of these regular public events.
5. The tea shops
Sipping a fruity, herbal beverage and nibbling rice cakes in a quaint teashop is one of Seoul's great pleasures. Tiny Yetchatjip is famous for the songbirds that flit around its bric-a-brac-packed salon, but we prefer Dawon for its airy gallery-surrounded courtyard and traditional hanok tea room. Both can be found in Insa-dong.
6. The greenery
Concrete abounds in Seoul, but there is also no shortage of natural greenery. Soak up the serenity of the Secret Garden at World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung, or saunter along the revived Cheong-gye-cheon, an ingeniously landscaped stream flowing through Seoul's heart. One of our favourite spots is beautiful Seonyu-do Park, crafted from an old water filtration plant on an island in the Han River.
7. The hiking
More greenery is at hand in the mountains and hills that encircle the city - fantastic, accessible hiking territory for all. Shadow the remains of Seoul's ancient fortress walls for panoramic views from the summit of Bukaksan or climb sacred Inwangsan, where shamans still practice their daily rituals.
8. The shopping
Whatever you want to buy, it is sure to be on sale in Seoul. For a taste of old Asia, flex your bargaining skills at the buzzing all-night Namdaemun or Dongdaemun markets, or go contemporary and cruise the slick boutiques and department stores of Myeong-dong and Apgujeong.
9. The cycling
Freeways dominate Seoul, but as part of its drive to be more eco-minded the city has started to promote pedal power. Bicycle rental stations are becoming more common, and dedicated cycle paths along much of the Han River provide great views and a fun way to exercise.
10. The food
Seoul offers some of Asia's best eating, from sizzling nokdu bindaetteok (mung-bean pancakes) at Gwangjang Market to elegant royal banquets at Korea House. Gourmands should also schedule a visit to Noryangjin fish market, where all kinds of marine life is just waiting to be consumed. Enjoy!
Senin, 06 Desember 2010
Customer Service Assistant Manager - Nissan Motor Indonesia, PT
Job Indonesia - Department : Customer Relation
Lowongan Kerja - Working Location : TB Simatupang (Jakarta) - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - Working Location : TB Simatupang (Jakarta) - Job Vacancy
Responsibilites :
- To serve existing customers by responding promptly to their needs or problems and liaise with internal departments to ensure a win-win outcome
Requirement :
- 28 – 35 years old
- Bachelor degree
- Has at least 3 years experience in the same related field as the front liners and serve customers directly
- Have excellent communication skill
- Able to create report, proposal and written communication letter
- Customer centric and able to work under pressure
- Self motivated, result oriented, performance driven, team player and player and able to work with minimum supervision
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Please submit your complete application letter
Before December 31st, 2010 to: http://bit.ly/fTnYen
Negara Tetangga Yang Baik, Palestina Bantu Israel Memadamkan Api !!!!!!!!!!!!
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, HAIFA - Team pemadam kebakaran Palestina membantu Israel memerangi kebakaran hutan besar di Perbukitan Carmel, Israel utara. Demikian dikatakan Presiden Palestina, Mahmud Abbas Sabtu waktu setempat (4/12).
Abbas dan Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu saling menghubungi lewat telepon, berbicara tentang kebakaran. Menurut Netanyahu negara tetangga harus saling membantu. Ia selanjutnya mengatakan pembicaraan berlangsung damai.
Kebakaran terjadi Kamis pagi (2/12) dan telah menelan sedikitnya empat puluh jiwa. Kebanyakan korban adalah penjaga penjara, yang sedang dalam perjalanan pulang naik bus. Kebakaran juga telah menghancurkan lahan seluas 34 kilometer persegi dan empat juta pohon.
Akibat kekurangan material, Netanyahu Jumat (3/12) meminta bantuan luar negeri. Masyarakat internasional secara massal menangapi permohonan itu dan mengirim lebih dari sepuluh pesawat pemadam kebakaran. Yunani, Rusia, Bulgaria, Amerika Serikat, Yordania, Siprus, dan Azerbaijan memberikan bantuan. Belanda mengirim helikopter pemadam kebakaran ke kawasan bencana yang kemungkinan tiba di sana Senin (6/12).
Kendati semua bantuan datang, Israel memperkirakan masih membutuhkan waktu satu pekan sebelum bisa mengendalikan api.
Abbas dan Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu saling menghubungi lewat telepon, berbicara tentang kebakaran. Menurut Netanyahu negara tetangga harus saling membantu. Ia selanjutnya mengatakan pembicaraan berlangsung damai.
Kebakaran terjadi Kamis pagi (2/12) dan telah menelan sedikitnya empat puluh jiwa. Kebanyakan korban adalah penjaga penjara, yang sedang dalam perjalanan pulang naik bus. Kebakaran juga telah menghancurkan lahan seluas 34 kilometer persegi dan empat juta pohon.
Akibat kekurangan material, Netanyahu Jumat (3/12) meminta bantuan luar negeri. Masyarakat internasional secara massal menangapi permohonan itu dan mengirim lebih dari sepuluh pesawat pemadam kebakaran. Yunani, Rusia, Bulgaria, Amerika Serikat, Yordania, Siprus, dan Azerbaijan memberikan bantuan. Belanda mengirim helikopter pemadam kebakaran ke kawasan bencana yang kemungkinan tiba di sana Senin (6/12).
Kendati semua bantuan datang, Israel memperkirakan masih membutuhkan waktu satu pekan sebelum bisa mengendalikan api.
Wanita Cantik Asal Rusia, Ditangkap Oleh Inggris Karena Spionase ??????????
Author: yahoo.com
Lowongan Kerja - London: Satu lagi kegiatan spionase Rusia yang memanfaatkan wanita cantik dibongkar. Katia Zatuliveter, wanita Rusia yang bekerja di parlemen Inggris, belum lama ini akan diusir dari negeri tersebut. Sebelumnya, wanita berusia 25 tahun ini ditahan pihak keamanan lantaran dicurigai menjadi mata-mata atau spionase. - Job Indonesia
Surat kabar The Sunday Times menulis, Badan Intelijen Domestik Inggris (MI5) menyatakan, Zatuliveter secara diam-diam bekerja buat Badan Intelijen Rusia. Ia bekerja untuk Mike Hancock, anggota Komite Pertahanan Majelis Rendah Parlemen dari Partai Demokrat Liberal. - Job Vacancy
Penahanan itu diperkirakan merupakan yang pertama kali sejak berakhirnya era Perang Dingin. Terutama, seseorang yang bekerja di parlemen dituduh menjadi mata-mata Rusia. Surat kabar itu mengatakan, MI5 yakin Zatuliveter yang cantik itu sengaja menargetkan Hancock, 64 tahun, yang memiliki kepentingan kuat di Rusia.
Namun, Hancock membantah tuduhan bahwa asistennya itu adalah mata-mata. "Dia bukan mata-mata Rusia. Saya sama sekali tidak tahu tentang kegiatan mata-mata itu, tapi dia telah jadi sasaran perintah deportasi. Dia akan mengajukan permohonan, karena dia merasa sangat benar bahwa dia tidak melakukan kesalahan apa pun," kata Hancock kepada Associated Press.
Seorang juru bicara Kementerian Dalam Negeri mengatakan: "Kami tidak akan memberikan komentar mengenai kasus-kasus individu."
Zatuliveter yang menjalani pemeriksaan keamanan sebelum diterima bekerja, ditangkap polisi dan para pejabat imigrasi pekan lalu. Ia ditahan di salah satu fasilitas keamanan, sebelum dideportasi ke Rusia.
Tindakan mendeportasi Zatuliveter diambil setelah wanita itu dicegah memasuki Inggris kembali di Bandar Udara Gatwick, London, Agustus silam. Sebelum membebaskannya, para pejabat keamanan memeriksa Zatuliveter secara mendalam tentang pekerjaannya pada Hancock.
Satu sumber mengemukakan kepada The Sunday Times, "Kehadirannya di sini dianggap tidak kondusif bagi keamanan nasional. Ada yang tidak senang kenapa ia memiliki akses itu. Dalam laporan itu dinyatakan pula, anggota parlemen yang menjadi bos Zatuliveter itu setelah bertemu dengan dia di Strasbourg, tempat ia sering kunjungi sebagai seorang anggota forum parlemen Dewan Eropa.
Pendeportasian itu dapat membuat hubungan diplomatik Inggris dengan Rusia lebih tegang, yang baru saja lepas dari periode dingin setelah pembunuhan dengan meracuni mata-mata Rusia yang membangkang, Alexander Litvinenko, di London, pada 2006 silam [baca: Penyelidikan Kematian Litvinenko Berlanjut].
Lowongan Kerja - London: Satu lagi kegiatan spionase Rusia yang memanfaatkan wanita cantik dibongkar. Katia Zatuliveter, wanita Rusia yang bekerja di parlemen Inggris, belum lama ini akan diusir dari negeri tersebut. Sebelumnya, wanita berusia 25 tahun ini ditahan pihak keamanan lantaran dicurigai menjadi mata-mata atau spionase. - Job Indonesia
Surat kabar The Sunday Times menulis, Badan Intelijen Domestik Inggris (MI5) menyatakan, Zatuliveter secara diam-diam bekerja buat Badan Intelijen Rusia. Ia bekerja untuk Mike Hancock, anggota Komite Pertahanan Majelis Rendah Parlemen dari Partai Demokrat Liberal. - Job Vacancy
Penahanan itu diperkirakan merupakan yang pertama kali sejak berakhirnya era Perang Dingin. Terutama, seseorang yang bekerja di parlemen dituduh menjadi mata-mata Rusia. Surat kabar itu mengatakan, MI5 yakin Zatuliveter yang cantik itu sengaja menargetkan Hancock, 64 tahun, yang memiliki kepentingan kuat di Rusia.
Namun, Hancock membantah tuduhan bahwa asistennya itu adalah mata-mata. "Dia bukan mata-mata Rusia. Saya sama sekali tidak tahu tentang kegiatan mata-mata itu, tapi dia telah jadi sasaran perintah deportasi. Dia akan mengajukan permohonan, karena dia merasa sangat benar bahwa dia tidak melakukan kesalahan apa pun," kata Hancock kepada Associated Press.
Seorang juru bicara Kementerian Dalam Negeri mengatakan: "Kami tidak akan memberikan komentar mengenai kasus-kasus individu."
Zatuliveter yang menjalani pemeriksaan keamanan sebelum diterima bekerja, ditangkap polisi dan para pejabat imigrasi pekan lalu. Ia ditahan di salah satu fasilitas keamanan, sebelum dideportasi ke Rusia.
Tindakan mendeportasi Zatuliveter diambil setelah wanita itu dicegah memasuki Inggris kembali di Bandar Udara Gatwick, London, Agustus silam. Sebelum membebaskannya, para pejabat keamanan memeriksa Zatuliveter secara mendalam tentang pekerjaannya pada Hancock.
Satu sumber mengemukakan kepada The Sunday Times, "Kehadirannya di sini dianggap tidak kondusif bagi keamanan nasional. Ada yang tidak senang kenapa ia memiliki akses itu. Dalam laporan itu dinyatakan pula, anggota parlemen yang menjadi bos Zatuliveter itu setelah bertemu dengan dia di Strasbourg, tempat ia sering kunjungi sebagai seorang anggota forum parlemen Dewan Eropa.
Pendeportasian itu dapat membuat hubungan diplomatik Inggris dengan Rusia lebih tegang, yang baru saja lepas dari periode dingin setelah pembunuhan dengan meracuni mata-mata Rusia yang membangkang, Alexander Litvinenko, di London, pada 2006 silam [baca: Penyelidikan Kematian Litvinenko Berlanjut].
NASA Menjawab Misteri Segitiga Bermuda !!!
Author: VIVAnews.com - Job Indonesia
Lowongan Kerja - Pada Minggu 5 Desember 2010 kemarin, sejumlah orang berkumpul di Bandara Internasional Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood. Mereka mengenang kejadian hilangnya skuadron Flight 19, 65 tahun lalu. - Job Vacancy
Lima pesawat dan 14 kru pesawat itu hilang di Segitiga Bermuda, sebuah kawasan yang berada dalam garis imajiner yang menghubungkan tiga wilayah yaitu Bermuda, Puerto Rico, dan Miami di Amerika Serikat.
Banyaknya kapal dan pesawat yang raib di kawasan itu membuat Segitiga Bermuda jadi salah satu lokasi paling misterius di muka Bumi.
Sejumlah spekulasi beredar, bahwa di Segitiga Bermuda terdapat lubang hitam 'black hole', atau alien yang bersembunyi di bawah lautan, portal ke dimensi lain, gas methan, lokasi Atlantis yang hilang, hingga rumah iblis, Dajal.
Sejumlah pertanyaan soal Segitiga Bermuda juga disodorkan ke Badan Antariksa AS, NASA. Berikut jawabannya.
Apakah ada hubungan antara Segitiga Bermuda dan lubang hitam 'black holes'?
Tidak ada lubang hitam di Segitiga Bermuda. Pada kenyataannya, bahkan tak ada yang namanya Segitiga Bermuda. Banyaknya kasus kehilangan di wilayah itu konsisten dengan wilayah lainnya. (Ilmuwan NASA, Dr Eric Christian)
Segitiga Bermuda dan Zona De Silencia di Meksiko berada pada garis lintang yang sama dan kedua tempat ini misterius. Zona De Silencia diketahui bisa menarik meteorit dari langit, sementara Segitiga Bermuda dikenal karena banyak kapal dan pesawat yang hilang secara misterius. Mengapa dua wilayah ini tidak diteliti?
Fakta-fakta tentang lokasi tersebut salah. Tidak ada bagian dari Bumi yang bisa menarik meteorit dari langit, tidak ada anomali gravitasi yang aneh. Medan gravitasi bumi telah dipetakan dengan presisi luar biasa terutama oleh perusahaan yang menggunakan peta gravitasi untuk mengetahui potensi minyak dan mineral.
Juga tidak ada penghilangan lebih misterius di Segitiga Bermuda daripada di bagian laut lain di zona badai. Artinya, tidak ada yang misterius dari dua lokasi tersebut. Saya sarankan agar Anda mencoba untuk mengevaluasi akurasi sumber Anda dan menghubungkannya dengan dunia nyata, bukan fantasi ini. (Astrobiologis dan ilmuwan senior NASA, David Morrison)
Jawaban NASA senada dengan apa yang dimuat situs Sejarah Angkatan Laut Amerika Serikat, www.history.navy.mil. Dijelaskan, bahwa faktor signifikan yang menyebabkan hilangnya kapal di Segitiga Bermuda adalah arus laut yang kuat, disebut Gulf Stream.
Badai yang datang tiba-tiba itulah yang menyebabkan kapal angkatan laut hilang di Bahama, Saratoga. Kapal dan-krunya hilang tak berbekas pada 18 Maret 1781.
Dijelaskan juga bahwa tidak hanya di Segitiga Bermuda, banyak kapal-kapal Angkatan Laut AS lainnya telah hilang di laut karena badai di seluruh dunia -- secara mendadak.
Kapal dan pesawat bisa hilang secara tiba-tiba di wilayah Segitiga Bermuda itu karena anomali kompas yang bisa mengacaukan sistem navigasi. Soal adanya anomali ini pernah dicatat oleh Columbus dalam pelayarannya.
Dalam sejumlah catatan disebutkan bahwa Segitiga Bermuda adalah salah satu dari dua lokasi di dunia yang memiliki anomali. Wilayah lain adalah laut Jepang dan Filipina, yang juga dikenal dengan nama yang mirip, 'Segitiga Formosa'. (NASA)
Lowongan Kerja - Pada Minggu 5 Desember 2010 kemarin, sejumlah orang berkumpul di Bandara Internasional Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood. Mereka mengenang kejadian hilangnya skuadron Flight 19, 65 tahun lalu. - Job Vacancy
Lima pesawat dan 14 kru pesawat itu hilang di Segitiga Bermuda, sebuah kawasan yang berada dalam garis imajiner yang menghubungkan tiga wilayah yaitu Bermuda, Puerto Rico, dan Miami di Amerika Serikat.
Banyaknya kapal dan pesawat yang raib di kawasan itu membuat Segitiga Bermuda jadi salah satu lokasi paling misterius di muka Bumi.
Sejumlah spekulasi beredar, bahwa di Segitiga Bermuda terdapat lubang hitam 'black hole', atau alien yang bersembunyi di bawah lautan, portal ke dimensi lain, gas methan, lokasi Atlantis yang hilang, hingga rumah iblis, Dajal.
Sejumlah pertanyaan soal Segitiga Bermuda juga disodorkan ke Badan Antariksa AS, NASA. Berikut jawabannya.
Apakah ada hubungan antara Segitiga Bermuda dan lubang hitam 'black holes'?
Tidak ada lubang hitam di Segitiga Bermuda. Pada kenyataannya, bahkan tak ada yang namanya Segitiga Bermuda. Banyaknya kasus kehilangan di wilayah itu konsisten dengan wilayah lainnya. (Ilmuwan NASA, Dr Eric Christian)
Segitiga Bermuda dan Zona De Silencia di Meksiko berada pada garis lintang yang sama dan kedua tempat ini misterius. Zona De Silencia diketahui bisa menarik meteorit dari langit, sementara Segitiga Bermuda dikenal karena banyak kapal dan pesawat yang hilang secara misterius. Mengapa dua wilayah ini tidak diteliti?
Fakta-fakta tentang lokasi tersebut salah. Tidak ada bagian dari Bumi yang bisa menarik meteorit dari langit, tidak ada anomali gravitasi yang aneh. Medan gravitasi bumi telah dipetakan dengan presisi luar biasa terutama oleh perusahaan yang menggunakan peta gravitasi untuk mengetahui potensi minyak dan mineral.
Juga tidak ada penghilangan lebih misterius di Segitiga Bermuda daripada di bagian laut lain di zona badai. Artinya, tidak ada yang misterius dari dua lokasi tersebut. Saya sarankan agar Anda mencoba untuk mengevaluasi akurasi sumber Anda dan menghubungkannya dengan dunia nyata, bukan fantasi ini. (Astrobiologis dan ilmuwan senior NASA, David Morrison)
Jawaban NASA senada dengan apa yang dimuat situs Sejarah Angkatan Laut Amerika Serikat, www.history.navy.mil. Dijelaskan, bahwa faktor signifikan yang menyebabkan hilangnya kapal di Segitiga Bermuda adalah arus laut yang kuat, disebut Gulf Stream.
Badai yang datang tiba-tiba itulah yang menyebabkan kapal angkatan laut hilang di Bahama, Saratoga. Kapal dan-krunya hilang tak berbekas pada 18 Maret 1781.
Dijelaskan juga bahwa tidak hanya di Segitiga Bermuda, banyak kapal-kapal Angkatan Laut AS lainnya telah hilang di laut karena badai di seluruh dunia -- secara mendadak.
Kapal dan pesawat bisa hilang secara tiba-tiba di wilayah Segitiga Bermuda itu karena anomali kompas yang bisa mengacaukan sistem navigasi. Soal adanya anomali ini pernah dicatat oleh Columbus dalam pelayarannya.
Dalam sejumlah catatan disebutkan bahwa Segitiga Bermuda adalah salah satu dari dua lokasi di dunia yang memiliki anomali. Wilayah lain adalah laut Jepang dan Filipina, yang juga dikenal dengan nama yang mirip, 'Segitiga Formosa'. (NASA)
Jumat, 03 Desember 2010
Spaniards Little Upset That Has Lost Bid !!
Author: bbc.co.uk - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - The Spain-Portugal bid had been low-profile all along. Even on decision day it was not front-page news, and barely merited a mention on the morning TV bulletins. - Job Indonesia
Last week, Miguel Angel Lopez - the man heading the bid team - explained that the focus was on securing the support of Fifa's 22 executive members, not "handing out glasses of Spanish wine at events."
Some suggest Spaniards are still smarting after giving heart and soul to their bid to host the 2016 Olympics, and losing.
So there were no expectant crowds out on the chilly streets today.
But plenty of people had been quietly confident about their chances.
What the Iberian bid offered was a safe bet for Fifa: a sure-fire footballing fiesta, held in two countries that are passionate about the game.
Much of the infrastructure was already in place. Spain has Europe's biggest and best high-speed rail network, and several refurbished airports; together, Spain and Portugal offered seven elite stadiums already built, and in use - and no trouble at all in filling them.
Presenting the Iberian bid in Zurich, Prime Minister Zapatero also highlighted the peninsula's enticing scenery and culture - and the climate.
Fifa, though, went for something completely different.
'Real shame' "Iberian Disappointment," was the reaction on Marca.com, a sports website, as news of Russia's victory emerged. "Spain and Portugal's dream is over."
That regret was reflected on the streets of Madrid.
"All us football fans would have loved to have the World Cup here, so close, so we could go," Ricardo said. "It's a real shame we lost."
"It's regrettable, because I think Spain has the best league in the world," said Pedro. "People would have been very excited, especially after just winning the World Cup."
Some people think the fact that Spain had already hosted a World Cup - in 1982 - counted against it. Others blame global politics.
Spanish newspapers suggest the Iberian bid's final presentation did not help: "flat and unimaginative," according to El Pais.
Winning the contest to host the World Cup could have lifted the mood in two countries in the deep gloom of recession. But some people are relieved it went to Russia.
"I'm happy we didn't win," says Juanjo Bombillas. "I don't think the economic circumstances here are right now to make the kind of investment we'd have needed."
At least Spain has its success on the pitch as consolation.
"Losing this doesn't bother me," Javier said. "We're already world champions, so let Russia have this one - I don't mind."
Lowongan Kerja - The Spain-Portugal bid had been low-profile all along. Even on decision day it was not front-page news, and barely merited a mention on the morning TV bulletins. - Job Indonesia
Last week, Miguel Angel Lopez - the man heading the bid team - explained that the focus was on securing the support of Fifa's 22 executive members, not "handing out glasses of Spanish wine at events."
Some suggest Spaniards are still smarting after giving heart and soul to their bid to host the 2016 Olympics, and losing.
Spaniards Little Upset
So there were no expectant crowds out on the chilly streets today.
But plenty of people had been quietly confident about their chances.
What the Iberian bid offered was a safe bet for Fifa: a sure-fire footballing fiesta, held in two countries that are passionate about the game.
Much of the infrastructure was already in place. Spain has Europe's biggest and best high-speed rail network, and several refurbished airports; together, Spain and Portugal offered seven elite stadiums already built, and in use - and no trouble at all in filling them.
Presenting the Iberian bid in Zurich, Prime Minister Zapatero also highlighted the peninsula's enticing scenery and culture - and the climate.
Fifa, though, went for something completely different.
'Real shame' "Iberian Disappointment," was the reaction on Marca.com, a sports website, as news of Russia's victory emerged. "Spain and Portugal's dream is over."
That regret was reflected on the streets of Madrid.
"All us football fans would have loved to have the World Cup here, so close, so we could go," Ricardo said. "It's a real shame we lost."
"It's regrettable, because I think Spain has the best league in the world," said Pedro. "People would have been very excited, especially after just winning the World Cup."
Some people think the fact that Spain had already hosted a World Cup - in 1982 - counted against it. Others blame global politics.
Spanish newspapers suggest the Iberian bid's final presentation did not help: "flat and unimaginative," according to El Pais.
Winning the contest to host the World Cup could have lifted the mood in two countries in the deep gloom of recession. But some people are relieved it went to Russia.
"I'm happy we didn't win," says Juanjo Bombillas. "I don't think the economic circumstances here are right now to make the kind of investment we'd have needed."
At least Spain has its success on the pitch as consolation.
"Losing this doesn't bother me," Javier said. "We're already world champions, so let Russia have this one - I don't mind."
2 Scientists Become Victims (Iran arrests over attacks on nuclear scientists)
Author: bbc.co.uk - Lowongan Kerja
Job Vacancy - One scientist was killed and another left seriously injured. Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said a number of people were identified and arrested in connection with what he called the two terrorist attacks. Mr Moslehi did not identify the suspects, nor did he say how many people had been arrested. But he did repeat Iran's claim that the intelligence services of the US, Britain, and Israel were responsible for the attacks. - Job Indonesia
The two scientists, Majid Shahriari and Fereydoon Abbasi, were targeted separately as each drove to work on Monday morning. Reports said motorcyclists drove alongside the scientists' cars, attached magnetised bombs to the side of the vehicles, and then drove away. The bombs exploded, killing Dr Shahriari and seriously injuring Dr Abbasi. The attacks and subsequent arrests come just a few days before Iran is due to restart talks on its nuclear programme with the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany.
Job Vacancy - One scientist was killed and another left seriously injured. Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said a number of people were identified and arrested in connection with what he called the two terrorist attacks. Mr Moslehi did not identify the suspects, nor did he say how many people had been arrested. But he did repeat Iran's claim that the intelligence services of the US, Britain, and Israel were responsible for the attacks. - Job Indonesia
The two scientists Victims
The two scientists, Majid Shahriari and Fereydoon Abbasi, were targeted separately as each drove to work on Monday morning. Reports said motorcyclists drove alongside the scientists' cars, attached magnetised bombs to the side of the vehicles, and then drove away. The bombs exploded, killing Dr Shahriari and seriously injuring Dr Abbasi. The attacks and subsequent arrests come just a few days before Iran is due to restart talks on its nuclear programme with the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany.
Kamis, 02 Desember 2010
US-Japan Starts Military Exercises Since North Korea Tensions Rise !!!
Author: bbc.co.uk - Job Indonesia
Lowongan Kerja - More than 44,000 Japanese and American military personnel are taking part in the drill off Japan's southern islands. - Job Vacancy
40 Japanese and 20 US warships are also involved, as are hundreds of military aircraft.
The exercises come 10 days after North Korea shelled a South Korean island, killing four people.
South Korean observers are present for the first time.
'Immediate threat' The joint military exercises - codenamed Keen Sword - are being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the US-Japan alliance.
They are intended to be a show of solidarity between the Pacific allies at a time of heightened tension in the region, says the BBC's Roland Buerk in Tokyo.
The drills were planned well before North Korea shelled the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last month, killing two marines and two civilians.
But they come just days after the United States and South Korea carried out their own joint military exercises, putting on a show of force in the Yellow Sea.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said North Korea remained "an immediate threat to the region around it, particularly to South Korea and Japan".
North Korea also posed "a medium-term threat, should it collapse, to China", she said.
Beijing has criticised the manoeuvres and called for more talks with Pyongyang, saying it is better to negotiate than "brandish weapons".
Japan's government has been on high alert since North Korea shelled the island of Yeonpyeong on 23 November, killing at least four South Koreans.
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan ordered his ministers to step up information-gathering and be prepared for emergencies.
About 50,000 US soldiers are stationed in Japan.
The US-Japan exercises will continue until 10 December.
Lowongan Kerja - More than 44,000 Japanese and American military personnel are taking part in the drill off Japan's southern islands. - Job Vacancy
40 Japanese and 20 US warships are also involved, as are hundreds of military aircraft.
The exercises come 10 days after North Korea shelled a South Korean island, killing four people.
South Korean observers are present for the first time.
'Immediate threat' The joint military exercises - codenamed Keen Sword - are being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the US-Japan alliance.
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington
The drills were planned well before North Korea shelled the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last month, killing two marines and two civilians.
But they come just days after the United States and South Korea carried out their own joint military exercises, putting on a show of force in the Yellow Sea.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said North Korea remained "an immediate threat to the region around it, particularly to South Korea and Japan".
North Korea also posed "a medium-term threat, should it collapse, to China", she said.
Beijing has criticised the manoeuvres and called for more talks with Pyongyang, saying it is better to negotiate than "brandish weapons".
Japan's government has been on high alert since North Korea shelled the island of Yeonpyeong on 23 November, killing at least four South Koreans.
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan ordered his ministers to step up information-gathering and be prepared for emergencies.
About 50,000 US soldiers are stationed in Japan.
The US-Japan exercises will continue until 10 December.
Wikileaks: Mr.Sarkozy 'chased pet rabbit around office' !!!
Author: bbc.co.uk - Job Vacancy
Lowongan Kerja - Mr.Sarkozy invited Craig Stapleton to see him in 2006 saying how proud he was to meet President George W Bush. - Job Indonesia
He later introduced his nine-year-old son, Louis, who had "a small dog at his feet and a large rabbit in his arms".
When Louis put the rabbit down to shake hands, the dog started chasing it. Mr Sarkozy then had to run after the pets.
The incident is described in one of the 251,287 classified cables the whistle-blowing website Wikileaks says it has obtained and shared with several newspapers.
The "rare glimpse of a relaxed Sarkozy" came when Mr Stapleton visited the then interior minister at his office at Place Beauvau in Paris.
"Sarkozy went to the line of floor-to-ceiling windows that open from the interior minister's office to the gardens of the interior ministry, and called over... Louis, who was playing on the lawn," the cable says.
"Louis appeared at the threshold with a small dog at his feet and a large rabbit in his arms," it adds.
"To shake hands with the ambassador, Louis put down the rabbit - and the dog started chasing the rabbit through Sarkozy's office, which led to the unforgettable sight of Sarkozy, bent over, chasing the dog through the ante-room to his office as the dog chased the rabbit, and Louis filled the room with gleeful laughter."
Lowongan Kerja - Mr.Sarkozy invited Craig Stapleton to see him in 2006 saying how proud he was to meet President George W Bush. - Job Indonesia
He later introduced his nine-year-old son, Louis, who had "a small dog at his feet and a large rabbit in his arms".
When Louis put the rabbit down to shake hands, the dog started chasing it. Mr Sarkozy then had to run after the pets.
The incident is described in one of the 251,287 classified cables the whistle-blowing website Wikileaks says it has obtained and shared with several newspapers.
The "rare glimpse of a relaxed Sarkozy" came when Mr Stapleton visited the then interior minister at his office at Place Beauvau in Paris.
"Sarkozy went to the line of floor-to-ceiling windows that open from the interior minister's office to the gardens of the interior ministry, and called over... Louis, who was playing on the lawn," the cable says.
"Louis appeared at the threshold with a small dog at his feet and a large rabbit in his arms," it adds.
"To shake hands with the ambassador, Louis put down the rabbit - and the dog started chasing the rabbit through Sarkozy's office, which led to the unforgettable sight of Sarkozy, bent over, chasing the dog through the ante-room to his office as the dog chased the rabbit, and Louis filled the room with gleeful laughter."
Rabu, 01 Desember 2010
It's Not UFO !!!
Author: bbc.co.uk
Lowongan Kerja - The scientist has made a detailed study of an unusual event in 2006 when large meteors were observed over Brisbane. - Job Vacancy
Their appearance occurred at the same time as a brilliant green object was seen to roll over nearby mountains. - Job Indonesia
Dr Hughes has put forward a theory linking the object - presumed to be ball lighting - to the fireballs.
His idea is that one of the fireballs may have momentarily triggered an electrical connection between the upper atmosphere and the ground, providing energy for the ball lightning to appear above the hills.
He has written up his explanation in a journal of the Royal Society.
Dr Hughes says the extraordinary episode, which occurred during a night of fine weather, is just the sort of happening that might lead some to think they had witnessed UFO activity.
"If you put together inexplicable atmospheric phenomena, maybe of an electrical nature, with human psychology and the desire to see something - that could explain a lot of these UFO sightings," he told BBC News.
Eyewitnesses were asked to draw what they saw. This is how graphic designer David Sawell recalled a fireball The scientist, who is a senior lecturer at the Queensland University of Technology, initiated the study after being called in by the local TV station to look over and explain photos of the fireballs captured by members of the public on camera phones.
Fireballs are exceptionally bright meteors and are produced by fragments of space rock larger than the sand-grain-sized particles responsible for shooting stars; but like shooting stars they cross the sky at great speed.
It seems at least three individual fireballs were seen on the night of 16 May 2006.
This photo gives a sense of the intense brightness of one of the fireballs A subsequent survey organised by the university brought forward many more eyewitnesses, including a farmer who recalled seeing a luminous green ball rolling down a slope of the Great Divide, a mountainous ridge about 120km west of Brisbane.
This object described as being about 30cm in diameter appeared to jump over some rocks and follow the path of a metal fence for "some minutes". The farmer said he saw the green object come into view just after a fireball had passed overhead.
He thought at first he was witnessing a plane crash and called the police, but a search the following day found no wreckage.
Ball lightning seems an obvious explanation, says Dr Hughes. These bright, hovering spheres of light are not fully understood. They are known to be associated with thunderstorms, but not always, and there was certainly no electrical storm activity in the vicinity of the Great Divide.
Dr Hughes does not offer a new explanation for the causes of ball lightning, merely how enough energy might have been put into the ground to trigger it.
He proposes that the natural flow of current that exists between the upper-most reaches of the atmosphere, the ionosphere, and the ground was increased by the passage of the meteor that streamed charged particles and other conductive materials in its wake.
The ball lightning was seen to roll down the slope following the line of a wire fence "Could it be that the meteor descending through the atmosphere, having passed through the ionosphere, actually created a transient conductive connection between the ionosphere and the ground, even if it was only for a few seconds? Was that enough to put charge into the ground, and then with the discharge form some kind of plasma ball above?
"Think of the ionosphere and the ground as the terminals on the battery and you put a wire between those two terminals and current flows, and literally you get a spark."
Other scientists have suggested that charges dissipating through the ground can create balls of glowing ionised gas above it.
Dr John Abrahamson from the University of Canterbury, NZ, championed the idea 10 years ago that ball lightning consisted of vaporised mineral grains kicked out of the soil by a conventional lightning strike, an idea later tested with some success by Brazilian researchers.
He described Dr Hughes' work as "relatively feasible" and something which made "interesting connections".
"There's a long way to go before everyone will be happy and satisfied that we have a full solution," he told BBC News.
Dr Hughes said his publication in Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical and Physical Sciences was intended to start a debate.
"It's not a vigorous theory; it's more a suggestion that may be worth exploring," he said.
Lowongan Kerja - The scientist has made a detailed study of an unusual event in 2006 when large meteors were observed over Brisbane. - Job Vacancy
Their appearance occurred at the same time as a brilliant green object was seen to roll over nearby mountains. - Job Indonesia
Dr Hughes has put forward a theory linking the object - presumed to be ball lighting - to the fireballs.
His idea is that one of the fireballs may have momentarily triggered an electrical connection between the upper atmosphere and the ground, providing energy for the ball lightning to appear above the hills.
He has written up his explanation in a journal of the Royal Society.
Dr Hughes says the extraordinary episode, which occurred during a night of fine weather, is just the sort of happening that might lead some to think they had witnessed UFO activity.
"If you put together inexplicable atmospheric phenomena, maybe of an electrical nature, with human psychology and the desire to see something - that could explain a lot of these UFO sightings," he told BBC News.
Eyewitnesses were asked to draw what they saw. This is how graphic designer David Sawell recalled a fireball Fireballs are exceptionally bright meteors and are produced by fragments of space rock larger than the sand-grain-sized particles responsible for shooting stars; but like shooting stars they cross the sky at great speed.
It seems at least three individual fireballs were seen on the night of 16 May 2006.
This photo gives a sense of the intense brightness of one of the fireballs This object described as being about 30cm in diameter appeared to jump over some rocks and follow the path of a metal fence for "some minutes". The farmer said he saw the green object come into view just after a fireball had passed overhead.
He thought at first he was witnessing a plane crash and called the police, but a search the following day found no wreckage.
Ball lightning seems an obvious explanation, says Dr Hughes. These bright, hovering spheres of light are not fully understood. They are known to be associated with thunderstorms, but not always, and there was certainly no electrical storm activity in the vicinity of the Great Divide.
Dr Hughes does not offer a new explanation for the causes of ball lightning, merely how enough energy might have been put into the ground to trigger it.
He proposes that the natural flow of current that exists between the upper-most reaches of the atmosphere, the ionosphere, and the ground was increased by the passage of the meteor that streamed charged particles and other conductive materials in its wake.
The ball lightning was seen to roll down the slope following the line of a wire fence "Think of the ionosphere and the ground as the terminals on the battery and you put a wire between those two terminals and current flows, and literally you get a spark."
Other scientists have suggested that charges dissipating through the ground can create balls of glowing ionised gas above it.
Dr John Abrahamson from the University of Canterbury, NZ, championed the idea 10 years ago that ball lightning consisted of vaporised mineral grains kicked out of the soil by a conventional lightning strike, an idea later tested with some success by Brazilian researchers.
He described Dr Hughes' work as "relatively feasible" and something which made "interesting connections".
"There's a long way to go before everyone will be happy and satisfied that we have a full solution," he told BBC News.
Dr Hughes said his publication in Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical and Physical Sciences was intended to start a debate.
"It's not a vigorous theory; it's more a suggestion that may be worth exploring," he said.
Selasa, 30 November 2010
Interpol issues "Red Notice" !!!
Author: bbc.co.uk - Job Vacancy
It said the Australian was wanted for questioning in Sweden over an alleged sex offence, which he has denied. - Job Indonesia
The Red Notice does not amount to an arrest warrant. Instead, it asks people to contact the police if they have any information about his whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa has said he did not approve an offer of residency made to Mr Assange.
Work praised Lowongan Kerja - Mr Assange, 39, has filed an appeal with Sweden's Supreme Court in an effort to overturn a ruling by the Stockholm district court earlier this month that he be detained for questioning on allegations of rape, sexual molestation and unlawful coercion, stemming from a visit in August.
His petition was rejected by the Stockholm appeals court last week.
Australia is also investigating whether he has broken any laws there.
Mr Assange has dismissed the allegations as part of a smear campaign.
His mother, Christine, has spoken of her distress at the Interpol alert.
Mrs Assange, who lives in Queensland, told Australian radio: "He's my son and I love him and obviously I don't want him hunted down and jailed. I'm reacting as any mother would. I'm distressed. A lot of stuff that's written about me and Julian is untrue."
On Monday, Ecuador's Deputy Foreign Minister Kintto Lucas had praised Mr Assange's investigative work and said he was welcome to live and lecture in the country "without any conditions".
But Mr Correa told reporters that the offer had "not been approved by Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino - or the president". Mr Patino said it would "have to be studied from the legal and diplomatic perspective".
Sweden turned down Mr Assange's application for residency in October. The Scandinavian country's laws protect whistle-blowers.
It said the Australian was wanted for questioning in Sweden over an alleged sex offence, which he has denied. - Job Indonesia
The Red Notice does not amount to an arrest warrant. Instead, it asks people to contact the police if they have any information about his whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa has said he did not approve an offer of residency made to Mr Assange.
Mr.Assange
Work praised Lowongan Kerja - Mr Assange, 39, has filed an appeal with Sweden's Supreme Court in an effort to overturn a ruling by the Stockholm district court earlier this month that he be detained for questioning on allegations of rape, sexual molestation and unlawful coercion, stemming from a visit in August.
His petition was rejected by the Stockholm appeals court last week.
Australia is also investigating whether he has broken any laws there.
Mr Assange has dismissed the allegations as part of a smear campaign.
His mother, Christine, has spoken of her distress at the Interpol alert.
Mrs Assange, who lives in Queensland, told Australian radio: "He's my son and I love him and obviously I don't want him hunted down and jailed. I'm reacting as any mother would. I'm distressed. A lot of stuff that's written about me and Julian is untrue."
On Monday, Ecuador's Deputy Foreign Minister Kintto Lucas had praised Mr Assange's investigative work and said he was welcome to live and lecture in the country "without any conditions".
But Mr Correa told reporters that the offer had "not been approved by Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino - or the president". Mr Patino said it would "have to be studied from the legal and diplomatic perspective".
Sweden turned down Mr Assange's application for residency in October. The Scandinavian country's laws protect whistle-blowers.
Prisoner Released By Mistake 3 Times ?
Author: bbc.co.uk - Job Indonesia
Justice Minister David Ford called for an immediate disciplinary investigation into the matter.
Lowongan Kerja - Sean Gerard Cahill was released after appearing at Laganside Courts on 24 November.
Cahill failed to turn up at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He is the third prisoner released by mistake in two months. - Job Vacancy
Cahill was convicted and sentenced to one month imprisonment on a charge of aggravated vehicle-taking.
He was released at that point due to the time that he had spent on remand awaiting trial.
Rather than being released, Cahill should have been returned to custody pending a further hearing scheduled for Tuesday 30 November.
The second hearing was in relation to charges of robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.
The error came to light when Cahill did not appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning.
David Ford said: "I have demanded that a disciplinary investigation be launched immediately into this most serious matter.
"It is vital that we urgently find out why this has happened, and if individuals are to blame I will move swiftly to take the appropriate action.
"This is the third time in a matter of months that a prisoner has been released in error and I share the public anger that will naturally follow this latest serious incident."
The justice minister will receive a fuller detailed briefing from officials on Wednesday morning.
Justice Minister David Ford called for an immediate disciplinary investigation into the matter.
Lowongan Kerja - Sean Gerard Cahill was released after appearing at Laganside Courts on 24 November.
Cahill failed to turn up at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He is the third prisoner released by mistake in two months. - Job Vacancy
Cahill was convicted and sentenced to one month imprisonment on a charge of aggravated vehicle-taking.
He was released at that point due to the time that he had spent on remand awaiting trial.
David Ford
Rather than being released, Cahill should have been returned to custody pending a further hearing scheduled for Tuesday 30 November.
The second hearing was in relation to charges of robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.
The error came to light when Cahill did not appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning.
David Ford said: "I have demanded that a disciplinary investigation be launched immediately into this most serious matter.
"It is vital that we urgently find out why this has happened, and if individuals are to blame I will move swiftly to take the appropriate action.
"This is the third time in a matter of months that a prisoner has been released in error and I share the public anger that will naturally follow this latest serious incident."
The justice minister will receive a fuller detailed briefing from officials on Wednesday morning.
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Kamis, 25 November 2010
The Pressure of North Korea !
Author: bbc.co.uk (
Job Indonesia - Military action is out - it carries with it the risk that the North would retaliate and might even launch action of its own. - Lowongan Kerja
North Korea has a million-strong army, 18,000 artillery pieces and possibly useable nuclear weapons. - Job Vacancy
Sanctions have limited impact on the North. It is already ignoring UN sanctions restricting trade in military equipment and luxury goods.
It manages to keep going with Chinese help and that is unlikely to be withdrawn.
It might be that the South is left to make a lot of diplomatic noise, with American echoes.
In the end it might have to accept that the lesser of two evils is to make its factual case, protest, gain international support, limit its own dealings with North Korea and then continue to build up its forces for the future.
The China dimension The sinking of the Cheonan is not the first incident along the line of the disputed maritime boundary off the west coast.
It is possible that the US, pressed by South Korea, will favour a Security Council meeting and, if such a meeting is to have any traction, China's support will be needed.
And beyond that, if new sanctions are to be imposed, China will have to support them as well, being a veto-holding member of the Council.
Yet China usually prefers to deal with North Korea on a more discreet basis (it recently welcomed North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il to Beijing) and was slow even to express sympathy for the loss of South Korean sailors.
It only comes out against the North if Pyongyang does something with wide international ramifications, notably its nuclear testing.
Suspended talks The US might, at this moment, be more concerned to keep Chinese support for sanctions against Iran - agreed by the major Security Council powers this week - than to use its diplomatic credit up in seeking further sanctions on North Korea.
The prospects for settling the disputed maritime border are about as distant as the prospects for getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons capability. Talks about the latter are currently in suspension.
North and South Korea did nearly come to a maritime modus vivendi in 2007 in talks involving the then South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun.
Some international experts think that what is known as the Northern Limit Line, drawn by the UN after the Korean war, should be moved in North Korea's favour, since the old international three-mile maritime limit has made way for 12.
But given the overall state of relations between North and South, there are no realistic hopes of an agreement.
There may well be further incidents ahead.
Job Indonesia - Military action is out - it carries with it the risk that the North would retaliate and might even launch action of its own. - Lowongan Kerja
North Korea has a million-strong army, 18,000 artillery pieces and possibly useable nuclear weapons. - Job Vacancy
Sanctions have limited impact on the North. It is already ignoring UN sanctions restricting trade in military equipment and luxury goods.
It manages to keep going with Chinese help and that is unlikely to be withdrawn.
It might be that the South is left to make a lot of diplomatic noise, with American echoes.
In the end it might have to accept that the lesser of two evils is to make its factual case, protest, gain international support, limit its own dealings with North Korea and then continue to build up its forces for the future.
The China dimension The sinking of the Cheonan is not the first incident along the line of the disputed maritime boundary off the west coast.
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NORTH KOREAN ATTACKS
- Jan 1967 - attacks South Korean warship near border, killing 39 sailors
- Jan 1968 - commandos storm presidential palace in Seoul in a failed attempt to kill President Park Chung-hee
- Jan 1968 - captures USS Pueblo - one crew member dies and 82 held hostage for 11 months
- Dec 1969 - hijacks South Korean airliner taking dozens of passengers hostage
- Oct 1983 - bombs hotel in Rangoon, Burma in failed attempt to kill South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan - 21 people die
- Nov 1987 - bombs South Korean airliner, killing 115
- Sept 1996 - sub carrying 26 troops disabled off South - some land in South sparking deadly manhunt
- Mar 2010 - torpedoes Cheonan warship, 46 sailors killed
- How the ship was sunk
None has led to outright war and there is therefore reason to think that this time as well, the South will have to live with the loss, unless it wants to risk a major conflict.
The investigation's findings have thrown the issue into the lap of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who happens to be arriving in Beijing this weekend with a huge American delegation to discuss the wider relationship between the US and China.It is possible that the US, pressed by South Korea, will favour a Security Council meeting and, if such a meeting is to have any traction, China's support will be needed.
And beyond that, if new sanctions are to be imposed, China will have to support them as well, being a veto-holding member of the Council.
Yet China usually prefers to deal with North Korea on a more discreet basis (it recently welcomed North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il to Beijing) and was slow even to express sympathy for the loss of South Korean sailors.
It only comes out against the North if Pyongyang does something with wide international ramifications, notably its nuclear testing.
Suspended talks The US might, at this moment, be more concerned to keep Chinese support for sanctions against Iran - agreed by the major Security Council powers this week - than to use its diplomatic credit up in seeking further sanctions on North Korea.
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Co-head of investigation team, Yoon Duk-yong: "Both sections at the failure point were bent upward"
North and South Korea did nearly come to a maritime modus vivendi in 2007 in talks involving the then South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun.
The idea was to concentrate on fishing - and fishing is a major North Korean concern in the disputed waters as its fishermen seek the south-migrating blue-crab from June to September.
But it came to nothing and the North clearly remains ready and willing to defend its interests there, with the South determined to uphold its position as well. Some international experts think that what is known as the Northern Limit Line, drawn by the UN after the Korean war, should be moved in North Korea's favour, since the old international three-mile maritime limit has made way for 12.
But given the overall state of relations between North and South, there are no realistic hopes of an agreement.
There may well be further incidents ahead.
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