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Tips Berburu Pokemon di Kota Tua Jakarta

2016-07-15T22:39:00.001+07:00

Jul 15, 2016, 21:19 WIB tribunnews

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - Games berbasis augmented reality yakni Pokemon Go semakin digemari orang Indonesia.

Jika Anda merupakan salah satu pokemon hunter, tak ada salahnya menghabiskan akhir pekan dengan "berburu" pokemon sambil berwisata.

Banyak tempat untuk berburu pokemon, Kota Tua Jakarta misalnya.

Disana Anda bisa mendapatkan banyak pokemon dengan nilai yang tinggi, sambil mencicipi kuliner khas Jakarta dan berfoto di gedung-gedung bersejarah.

Berikut tips yang dihimpun KompasTravel untuk Anda yang ingin berburu pokemon di Kota Tua Jakarta.

Baterai ponsel

Pastikan saat berburu pokemon, baterai ponsel Anda terisi penuh. Jangan sampai baterai habis saat Anda sedang seru mencari pokemon.

Anda juga bisa menghemat baterai ponsel Anda dengan meredupkan cahaya ponsel. Anda juga bisa menggunakan mode power saving.

Baterai ponsel Anda pasti akan terkuras karena penggunaan GPS dan internet selama bermain.

Untuk jaga-jaga Anda bisa membawa power bank untuk antisipasi baterai habis saat seru-serunya mencari pokemon.

Gunakan sepatu yang nyaman

Luasnya area Kota Tua dan banyaknya pokemon tersebar harus membuat Anda bersiap untuk jalan.

Gunakanlah sepatu yang nyaman untuk berjalan kaki dalam waktu lama, jangan sampai kaki Anda sakit selama berjalan mencari pokemon.

Anda juga bisa menggunakan sepeda onthel saat berkeliling. Namun ada baiknya Anda berjalan kaki, agar konsentrasi tidak pecah saat mencari pokemon.

Ikuti alur peta

Jangan terlalu gegabah ingin mengambil semua pokemon danpokestop. Berjalanlah mulai dari Museum Bank Indonesia lalu ikuti alurpokestop satu per satu.

Apabila Anda berada di Taman Fatahillah, kunjungi pokestop dari ujung ke ujung agar tidak ada yang terlewat.

Sebelum Anda masuk ke museum, pastikan ada berapa pokestop di dalam sana dan di mana saja letaknya.

Jangan sampai Anda melewatkan pokestop dalam museum.

Sedia payung sebelum hujan

Tidak hanya saat hujan, Anda memerlukan payung untuk menghadapi cuaca terik.

Suhu yang panas juga akan membuat suhu ponsel Anda cepat panas. Ditambah pemakaian internet dan GPS yang lama, tentu akan menyedot banyak tenaga baterai pada ponsel.

Tetap waspada

Meski Anda asyik "berburu" pokemon, bukan berarti Anda acuh dengan keselamatan.

Perhatikan jalanan yang Anda lewati karena kendaraan bisa saja datang dari banyak sudut. Jangan sampai game Pokemon Go mengancam keselamatan Anda.

Ada baiknya Anda melihat pokestop terlebih dahulu, lalu baru berjalan ke arah sana. Jangan berjalan sambil melihat ponsel Anda. Selain itu, tetap waspada dengan barang bawaan Anda karena suasana Kota Tua ramai

Download Pokemon Go APK

2016-07-14T13:33:00.004+07:00

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Whatsie

2016-07-09T10:46:00.001+07:00

Whatsie: A simple & beautiful desktop client for WhatsApp Web. Chat without distractions on OS X, Windows and Linux. It has themes, keyboard shortcuts, spell checking and native notifications.

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Quote of the day

2016-06-14T07:40:00.001+07:00

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one'. - C.S. Lewis #quote -- tweet_jukebox URL: https://twitter.com/tweet_jukebox/status/742514919824871425

Facebook Aktifkan Fitur Keselamatan Menyusul Pembantaian di Orlando

2016-06-13T22:32:00.001+07:00

13.06.2016

Doa bersama di Pusat LGBTQ di Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, sebagai respon atas penembakan di Orlando, Florida. (VOA/K. Farabaugh)
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Penembakan itu dengan segera menjadi 'trending topic' di Facebook dan Twitter, dengan tagar #PrayforOrlando menjadi salah satu pesan yang paling banyak diunggah sepanjang hari.
Facebook mengaktifkan fungsi "Safety Check" untuk pertama kalinya di Amerika, Minggu (12/6), menyusul pembantaian di sebuah klub malam gay di Orlando, Florida.

Fitur pengecekan keselamatan, yang pertama kali diperkenalkan bulan Oktober 2014, itu memungkinkan para pengguna media sosial itu untuk menyebarkan berita bahwa mereka aman setelah bencana alam atau sebuah krisis.

"Bangun pagi, saya sangat marah mendengar penembakan di Orlando. Rasa duka dan doa kami sampaikan bagi para korban, keluarga mereka dan komunitas LGBT," kata CEO Facebook Mark Zuckerberg di akun resminya.

Penembakan itu dengan segera menjadi topik yang paling dibicarakan (trending topic) di Facebook dan Twitter, dengan tagar #PrayforOrlando menjadi salah satu pesan yang paling banyak diunggah sepanjang hari.

Tahun lalu, Facebook berjanji untuk mengaktifkan fitur Safety Check lebih sering dalam setiap bencana, setelah dikecam karena mengaktifkan fungsi tersebut menyusul serangan militan Negara Islam (ISIS) di Paris dan tidak sehari sebelumnya, ketika sebuah bom meledak menewaskan sedikitnya 43 orang di Beirut.

Facebook sebelumnya telah mengaktifkan fitur Safety Check setelah keadaan darurat di Prancis, Belgia, Pakistan, Nigeria, India dan negara-negara lainnya.

Facebook dan Twitter digunakan oleh banyak orang di tempat serangan di Pulse, klub malam gay yang populer di Orlando. Para pengunjung klub malam itu saling mengirim pesan ketika mereka mencari orang-orang terdekat di tengah kericuhan akibat aksi pembantaian tersebut. [zb]

Cara Mengusir Lalat dan Nyamuk Dari Kandang Ternak dan Rumah

2016-06-13T22:18:00.001+07:00

Musim Penghujan, Saatnya Nyamuk dan Lalat Masuk Rumah dan Kandang Ternak, Ini Tips Cara Mengusirnya!

Sebelum membahas bagaimana cara mengusir lalat dikandang sapi, ada beberapa cara alami untuk mengusir lalat yang bisa digunakan di rumah atau tempat tinggal kita yaitu:

Cara pertama adalah dengan menggunakan Daun Pandan, karena daun pandan ini selain untuk pengharum makanan, wangi daun pandan ternyata juga bisa dicoba untuk mengusir lalat. Caranya cukup mudah. Cukup siapkan beberapa helai daun pandan, kemudian iris halus. Letakkan irisan daun pandan tadi pada sebuah mangkuk atau piring. Terakhir, tempatkan piring atau mangkuk tadi di tempat yang banyak dihinggapi lalat.

Cara kedua adalah dengan memanfaatkan aroma dari bunga Lavender. Awalnya bunga lavender lebih dikenal sebagai tanaman yang dimanfaatkan untuk mengusir nyamuk, tetapi ternyata selain dapat digunakan untuk mengusir nyamuk, bunga Lavender ternyata juga bisa digunakan untuk mengusir lalat. Kita bisa menempatkan beberapa tangkai bunga lavender di dalam rumah, untuk mengusir lalat. Selain mengusir lalat, bunga-bunga lavender ini juga mempercantik tampilan ruangan. Dengan adanya bunga lavender maka situasi ruangan juga menjadi lebih segar.

Cara ketiga yang juga efektif adalah dengan menggunakan cengkeh. Aroma dari wangi cengkeh ternyata cukup efektif mengusir lalat. Ada dua cara memanfaatkan wewangian rempah yang satu ini. Pertama, cara yang paling sederhana. Rendam cengkeh secukupnya, pada semangkuk air. Kemudian letakkan rendaman cengkeh tadi pada tempat yang banyak dihinggapi lalat. Selain daun pandan dan lavender, aroma cengkeh terbukti ampuh mengusir lalat di sekelilingnya.

Untuk mendapatkan wangi yang lebih tajam, padukan wangi cengkeh dengan apel. Caranya, siapkan satu buah apel yang sudah matang. Penuhi seluruh permukaan apel dengan cengkeh, dengan cara menusukkan bunga-bunga cengkeh ke permukaan kulit apel. Letakkan apel yang sudah terutup cengkeh ini di atas meja. Lalat pun enggan mendekat.

Cara berikutnya untuk mengusir lalat adalah dengan menggunakan Jeruk Lemon. Caranya siapkan beberapa buah jeruk lemon, bagi masing – masing menjadi empat potong memanjang. Tancapkan 12 cengkih kering pada setiap potongan. Tata irisan perpaduan lemon dan cengkih di piring dan letakkan pada kedua ujung meja. Lalat bisa mendeteksi aroma buah jeruk lemon dan aroma rempah cengkih. Perpaduan aroma yang tajam ini berperan sebagai pengusir serangga yang baik.

Demikian sekilas cara mengusir lalat secara alami di perumahan, lalu bagaimana dengan cara mengusir lalat dikandang atau disekitar area kandang?

Beberapa Tips Cara Mengusir Lalat di Kandang Ternak

Menggunakan Desinfektan
Memanfaatkan desinfektan adalah metode yang efektif untuk membunuh lalat namun kurang ramah terhadap linkungan karena kandungan bahan kimia bahkan bisa berakibat terhadap manusia.

Menggunakan lem lalat
Kuncinya adalah menjebak lalat dengan aroma lem khusus sehingga lalat yang hinggap akan menempel pada lem sehingga tidak bisa terbang dan mati. Cara ini lebih ramah lingkungan dibanding metode di atas, karena hanya menggunakan lembaran kertas yang sudah diberi lem khusus dan aroma untuk memancing lalat mendekat.

Menanam Tanaman Pandan Di Sekitar Kandang
Manfaatkan tanah kosong disekitar kandang dengan menanam tanaman pandan, Karena tanaman pandan tidak disukai lalat maka lingkungan sekitar kandang yang ditanami dengan pandan akan dijauhi lalat.

Tanam tanaman bunga Lavender di Sekitar kandang
Selain menanam pandan juga tanam bunga lavender disekitar kandang, disamping lalat pergi maka nyamuk juga tidak akan mendekat.

Memasang Perangkap Elektrik Untuk Menangkap Lalat
Untuk cara yang lebih mahal anda dapat memasang perangkap elektrik lalat dikandang hanya saja yang perlu diperhatikan penempatan alat harus aman dari kotoran dan basah agar tidak cepat rusak.

Menggunakan Obat-obatan Pembunuh Lalat
Untuk lebih efektif dalam mengusir dan membunuh lalat dikandang maka anda dapat menggunakan obat-obat khusus pembunuh lalat dan disebarkan pada sekitar kandang. Penggunaan insektisida juga merupakan cara digunakan untuk membunuh lalat dengan cara menyemprot kandang dengan Lindane 0,03-0,05 %, Toxaphene 0,5%, Metoxychlor 0,05 %, Coumaphos 0,125 %, Dioxanthion 0,15 %, Malation 0,5 %, atau Ronnel 0,75 %. Pemberian dichlorvos dalam minyak mineral diberikan setiap hari juga mampu mengusir lalat untuk hinggap dipermukaan tubuh hewan. Selain dichlorvos bisa juga digunakan coumophos, malathion atau tetrachlorvinphos yang diberikan 2 sampai3 kali seminggu dalam sediaan tabur. Aplikasi insektisida dapat dilakukan dengan cara Dipping (populasi ternak banyak), spraying, Back Rubber, Dust bag, Pour on, lewat makanan dan menggunakan keping resin (seperti kalung).

Rajin Membersihkan Kotoran di Kandang
Agar lalat malas mengganggu kandang anda maka caranya adalah anda harus rajin membersihkan kotoran ternak di kandang dan dibuang pada tempat penampungan khusus dan jangan dibiarkan menumpuk pada sekitar kandang. Kotoran adalah media yang paling disukai lalat untuk berkembang biak.

Pengguna Android Mulai Bosan Akses Medsos

2016-06-11T15:56:00.001+07:00

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Foto: detikINET - Irna Prihandini
Jakarta - Perusahaan pemantau kinerja website dan aplikasi, SimiliarWeb, merilis laporan prilaku pengguna Android. Mereka menyebutkan minat pengguna sistem operasi robot hijau pada media sosial makin menurun.

SimiliarWeb melakukan pemantauan pada empat aplikasi media sosial yang paling banyak digunakan, yakni Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram dan Twitter. Mereka lantas membandingkannya dengan periode yang sama tahun lalu.

Hasilnya, SimiliarWeb mencatat waktu yang dihabiskan pengguna Android di Jerman dan Spanyol untuk mengakses Facebook mengalami peningkatan. Namun di Australia, Brasil, Perancis, India, Afrika Selatan, Inggris dan Amerika Serikat (AS) menunjukkan penurunan.

Kondisi yang sama diikuti oleh aplikasi Snapchat. Di Brasil misalnya, pada 2015 pengguna menghabiskan waktu sampai 11 jam 23 menit untuk mengakses Snapchat tiap harinya. Kini menurun jadi 11 jam 10 menit saja.

Penurunan drastis juga dialami Twitter dan Instagram. Di AS, aplikasi Instagram kehilangan sepertiga dari waktu yang biasa dihabiskan pengguna di tahun sebelumnya. Sementara Twitter mengalami penurunan hingga 30%.

Tapi kondisi yang cukup berbeda malah terjadi pada aplikasi pesan instan. SimiliarWeb mencatat waktu yang dihabiskan penggunanya mengalami peningkatan, ditandai dengan lonjakan jumlah instalasi aplikasi pesan instan di Android.

Dilansir Computer World, jumlah penginstal aplikasi WhatsApp meningkat dari 5% menjadi 20%. Hal yang sama juga dialami Facebook Messenger, aplikasi ini meningkat 2% dari tahun lalu.

Menurut Similiar Web temuannya diatas menunjukan pengguna Android mengalami kebosanan di media sosial. Mereka pun mencari cara lain untuk tetap komunikasi sosial, salah satunya lewat aplikasi pesan instan.
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'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie dies after being shot at Orlando concert

2016-06-11T15:44:00.001+07:00

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Christina Grimmie, a singer known for competing on The Voice, died Friday night after she was shot after a concert in Orlando, police confirmed.
Grimmie and the pop/punk band Before You Exit were signing autographs and selling merchandise after their show at the Plaza Live Theater when a man walked up to her and shot her, Orlando Sgt. Wanda Miglio said in a news conference.
Grimmie's brother tackled him. The suspect then shot himself.
"This should have been something that was fun and exciting," Miglio said, "and for something like this to happen is just a tragedy."
Grimmie was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center. No one else was reported injured.
Miglio called Grimmie's brother a hero, crediting him with stopping the suspect from hurting anyone else.
The suspect, who was not identified, is dead, Miglio said. He had two guns in his possession, but Miglio said she has no information about the type of gun used, the motive or whether he and Grimmie knew each other. She said she did not know how many rounds were fired.
Grimmie, who started out performing music on YouTube, is known for competing on the sixth season ofThe Voice in 2014. She finished in third place. She is working on an album signed under the label Island Records.
At Friday's show, Grimmie was the last to perform before the show wrapped up, Miglio said.
News of the shooting spread quickly on social media. #PrayforChristina has started trending on Twitter as fans and celebrities expressed their concern

Daftar 20 Perusahaan yang Cetak Laba Terbanyak di Dunia

2016-06-11T15:22:00.001+07:00

Jun 11, 2016, 14:49 WIB liputan6

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Satu perusahaan masuk menjadi yang terbesar, tidak selalu berarti memiliki keuntungan yang besar pula.

Majalah Forbes asal Amerika Serikat (AS) menemukan hal ini dalam analisisnya terhadap 20 perusahaan top di dunia pada 2016. Ini tertuang dalam laporan berjuluk Daftar Perusahaan Publik Terbesar Dunia FORBES Global 2000.

Dari daftar tersebut, Forbes kemudian membuat peringkat 20 perusahaan top berdasarkan margin keuntungan yang mereka peroleh. Ini dihitung dengan membagi keuntungan dengan penjualan.

Daftar bertajuk Top 20 Global 2000 Companies By Profitability, menjelaskan beberapa perusahaan besar dunia yang memiliki keuntungan paling tinggi.

Berdasarkan daftar tersebut, perusahaan China tercatat lebih menguntungkan, dengan margin keuntungan rata-rata 17,35 persen. Berbeda dengan perusahaan-perusahaan Amerika yang hanya mengantongi untung 15,10 persen. Ketiga perusahaan yang tersisa berbasis di Inggris, Jepang dan Korea Selatan.

Mengutip Forbes, Sabtu (11/6/2016) berikut 20 perusahaan dengan keuntungan terbesar di dunia:

20. Petro China
Penjualan US$ 274,6 miliar
Laba US$ 5,7 miliar
Profit margin 2,1 persen

19. Walmart
Penjualan US$ 482,1 miliar
Laba US$ 14,7 miliar
Profit margin 3,1 persen

18. Exxon Mobil
Penjualan US$ 236,8 miliar
Laba US$ 16,2 miliar
Profit margin 6,8 persen

17. Toyota
Penjualan US$ 235,8 miliar
Laba US$ 13,2 miliar
Profit margin 9 persen

16. Pingan
Penjualan US$ 98,7 miliar
Laba US$ 8,7 miliar
Profit margin 8,8 persen

15. At&T
Penjualan US$ 146,8 miliar
Laba US$ 13,2 miliar
Profit margin 9 persen

14. Samsung Electronics
Penjualan US$ 177,3 miliar
Laba US$ 16,5 miliar
Profit margin 9,3 persen

13. Berkshire Hathway
Penjualan US$ 210,8 miliar
Laba US$ 24,1 miliar
Profit margin 11,4 persen

12. Verizon
Penjualan US$ 131,8 miliar
Laba US$ 18 miliar
Profit margin 13,6 persen

11. China Mobile
Penjualan US$ 107,8 miliar
Laba US$ 13,5 miliar
Profit margin 15,9 persen

10. Bank of America
Penjualan US$ 91,5 miliar
Laba US$ 15,8 miliar
Profit Margin 17,3 persen

9. City Group
Penjualan US$ 85,9 miliar
Laba US$ 15,8 miliar
Profit Margin 18,4 persen

8. HSBC
Penjualan US$ 70,3 miliar
Laba US$ 13,5 miliar
Profit Margin 19,2 persen

7. Agricutural bank of china
Penjualan US$ 131,9 miliar
LabaUS$ 28,8 miliar
Profit Margin 21,8 persen

6. Bank of China
Penjualan US$ 122 miliar
Laba US$ 27,2 miliar
Profit Margin 22,3 persen

5. Apple
Penjualan US$ 233,3 miliar
Laba US$ 53,7 miliar
Profit Margin 23 persen

4. J.P Morgan Chase
Penjualan US$ 99,9 miliar
Laba US$ 23,5 miliar
Profit Margin 23,6 persen

3. China Construction bank
Penjualan US$ 146,8 miliar
Laba US$ 36,4 miliar
Profit Margin 24,8 persen

2. Wells Fargo
Penjualan US$ 91,4 miliar
Laba US$ 22,7 miliar
Profit Margin 24,8 persen

1. ICBC
Penjualan US$ 171,1 miliar
Laba US$ 44,2 miliar
Profit Margin 25,8 persen

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iPhone 7 Leak Confirms Two Biggest Features Removed

2016-06-07T09:29:00.001+07:00

by Gordon Kelly

I write about technology's biggest companies

In recent years Apple AAPL +0.76% has made one thing very clear: iPhone ‘Plus’ models are top dog. They have better cameras, far superior battery life and better screens. And now with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus that gap looks set to get even bigger…

Picked up by the ever reliable 9to5Mac, are renders of cases for the iPhone 7 Plus and they confirm it will indeed get two major features the iPhone 7 will miss out on:

Dual Camera

Yes the iPhone 7 Plus is getting a much bigger camera upgrade than the iPhone 7 this year. Whereas the iPhone 7 will get a small upgrade, the iPhone 7 Plus will be moving to the much vaunted dual camera technology already seen from the likes of LG and Huawei.

iPhone 7 Plus leaked case renders show important changes from the iPhone 7. Image credit: 9to5Mac

Dual modules can be used in different ways – either to mimic optical zoom or create wide angle lenses – so it remains to be seen how Apple will implement it for the iPhone 7 Plus. That said, it could prove the killer difference when millions come to upgrade.

Smarter Connectivity

Early iPhone 7 leaks caused much confusion with Apple’s Smart Connector repeatedly showing up then being omitted by various well informed sources. Now we know why: it will be an iPhone 7 Plus only feature (as seen by the three ‘dots’ on the back of the case).In some ways this makes sense. The Smart Connector allows the Lightning port to both send and receive power and data simultaneously. This allows for things like portable keyboards to be powered by an Apple device (as seen with the iPad Pro range) and that probably makes more sense with the larger screen and bigger battery of the Plus.

iPhone 7 Plus case renders show Apple’s Smart Connector at the bottom. Image credit: 9to5Mac

Given the Smart Connector adds cost, it also would help justify the price difference between the iPhone 7 and pricier iPhone 7 Plus.

Other Differences

What the cases don’t show, however, is these differences are the just tip of the iceberg.

The iPhone 7 Plus is also expected to get 50% per more RAM which bumps it up to 3GB, a bigger boost in battery performance and potentially we may even see the arrival of a third 5.5-inch model – the iPhone 7 Pro (reports on it remain mixed).

Whether Apple will dare to make all these differential changes remains to be seen, but certainly it looks increasingly likely. As does the controversial removal of the headphone jack, something these renders become yet another source to confirm after I argued this was in the pipeline two years old.

iPhone 7 Plus case renders also show the headphone jack will be removed. Image credit: 9to5Mac

I’ve long said the only benefit the 4.7-inch iPhone retains over its 5.5-inch version is its portability. And that looks set to be even more true of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus…

Source: Forbes

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 And Note 4 Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow Updates, AT

2016-06-06T20:01:00.001+07:00

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 And Note 4 Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow Updates, AT: Verizon has officially released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software update for Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4. AT

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Virtual assistant Alexa boasts 1,000 ‘skills’: Amazon

2016-06-06T16:48:00.002+07:00

Conquering homes: Amazon is out to put Echo (pic) and and Alexa, whose skills include selecting music, appointment reminders, checking bank balances, ordering food, summoning Uber rides and more, at the heart of the connected home. — Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon boasted that its virtual assistant Alexa is capable of 1,000 “skills,” as the online retail giant bolsters defences against rivals such as Google and Apple.

The Seattle-based company said in a blog post that the programs were developed specifically for the voice-commanded Alexa software used in Amazon devices such as Echo and Fire TV.

Amazon released voice-enabled wireless speaker Echo in late 2014, infusing it with virtual assistant smarts that enable it to answer questions or control linked devices upon command.

A kit lets outside software developers create “experiences,” similar in concept to apps, for Alexa.

Alexa director Rob Pulciani said tens of thousands of developers are learning about and crafting programs that introduce users “to the magic and simplicity of hands-free, voice-driven interactions.”

Amazon is out to put Echo and Alexa at the heart of the connected home.

Alexa’s skills include selecting music, appointment reminders, checking bank balances, ordering food, summoning Uber rides and more.

Amazon has not disclosed sales figures for Echo, but the device appears to be having success in the market due, in part, to beating rivals out of the starting gate.

Google Home coming

Google last month unveiled a virtual home assistant device that will challenge Amazon Echo as the Internet giant laid out a future rich with artificial intelligence.

Google Home, about the size of a stout vase, will hit the market later this year, vice president of product management Mario Queiroz said at the opening of the Internet giant’s annual developers conference.

Home devices will incorporate new Google virtual assistant software introduced by chief executive Sundar Pichai.

“Our ability to do conversational understanding is far ahead of what other virtual assistants can do,” Pichai told a packed audience at the conference.

“We are an order of magnitude ahead of everyone else.”

Home devices combine machine learning, online search, voice recognition and more to allow people to get answers to questions, manage tasks, or control devices by speaking naturally, demonstrations showed.

Home will synch with Chromecast devices that allow remote control of televisions or stereo systems, and with “smart” devices made by Google-owned Nest and other companies.

Google did not disclose pricing on Home devices.

“Google Home could be a major force and could also dramatically decrease the sales potential of Amazon Echo,” said analyst Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights and Strategy.

Apple is expected to enter the market with a home assistant device of its own, perhaps unveiled at its annual developers conference taking place later this month in San Francisco, according to rumours swirling ahead of the event. — AFP

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CoAssets Expands: Opens Second Singapore Office

2016-06-06T16:30:00.001+07:00

May 31, 2016 @ 9:02 am By Samantha Hurst

On Tuesday, real estate crowdfunding platform CoAssets (NSX:CAX) announced it is expanding its operations by opening a second office in Singapore. This news comes just a couple months after the portal revealed details about its Australia expansion.

Co-founder and CEO of CoAssets, Getty Goh, stated:

“A series of successful projects and contract wins in the region has allowed us to expand our operations further beyond. With our second office here in Singapore and a fast growing team across the region, our capacity to serve businesses and provide them with alternative financing options have been greatly enhanced. We are extremely happy with the pace of our growth as it clearly shows that we have established confidence in CoAssets and our platform from both investors and business owners alike.”

Besides Australia and Singapore, CoAssets has offices in China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Since its launch in 2013, the platform has secured more than $45m and facilitated more than 50 projects. For the fiscal year 2015, CoAssets claimed revenue of S$1,972,017, a 367% increase from the prior period of S$422,228. The company also stated it had generated a net profit after Tax of S$264,781 for the year.

Recently, CoAssets launched a new program for Aussie investors and offers new users the chance to trial investment crowdfunding for free through their virtual tokens campaign. Investors must register on the funding portal before June 10th to receive 1,000 virtual tokens, which may be used to investor in projects and receive real returns in cash.

CoAsset noted that this new Aussie program will not only educate the new and nervous investors about the ins and outs of debt-based crowdfunding, but also teach them how to make diversified investments.

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Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts targeted by hackers

2016-06-06T15:04:00.000+07:00

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has had his Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest accounts briefly hacked at the weekend, according to various reports.

A hacker group called OurMine reportedly took over the billionaire's Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest account on Sunday according to screengrabs of Tweets since removed from Zuckerberg's accounts, which are rarely used by the Facebook mogul.

Tech news magazine Engadget took a screengrab of the Tweet in which OurMine said: "Hey @finkd (Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter handle) we got access to your Twitter & Instagram & Pinterest, we are just testing your security, please dm (direct message) us."

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The group, whose principal Twitter account has since been suspended, then messaged him to say that it had found his password on a LinkedIn database of user details that was leaked online last month.

Since OurMine's main Twitter account has been suspended, the original tweet is not publicly available, but other Twitter users, including a U.S.-based social media reporter for CNBC, picked up on the hack.

The group said in a secondary Twitter account, @OurMineTeam43, that it was just trying to alert Zuckerberg to the security flaw.

CNBC contacted Facebook for comment but had yet to receive a reply.

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‘Game Of Thrones’: The Sexiest Pics Of Female Stars — Emilia Clarke & More

2016-06-06T14:53:00.000+07:00

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‘Game of Thrones’ is just full of sexy stars! From Emilia Clarke to Sophie Turner, we have a gallery of the show’s hottest ladies. See the steamy photos now!

The girls are taking over Game of Thrones, and we worship at their feet. Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and Natalie Dormer are just a few of the sexy women on the hit HBO show. Before tuning in for the season 6 premiere, check out their red-hot photos now!

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There’s no doubt about it — Emilia Clarke is hot. With or without that platinum blonde hair, Emilia is simply gorgeous. The Mother of Dragons stripped down for a sexy photo shoot after she was namedEsquire’s “Sexiest Woman Alive 2015.” Bow down to the queen!

We can’t argue with Esquire. Emilia is literally the most beautiful woman on the planet! She even posed naked, with a sheet tastefully covering her naughty bits.

Natalie, who plays Margaery, is another one of the show’s hottest ladies. It doesn’t matter if Natalie’s playing Margaery or just being Natalie, she’s completely captivating. Natalie wowed in ared J. Mendel dress at the 2016 Golden Globes.

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Like Margaery, Natalie loves to push limits. Natalie posed topless for GQ back in April 2014. She totally sizzled in racy lingerie. Is it hot in here or what?

Sophie Turner has grown up before our eyes. The actress, who plays Sansa Stark, looked absolutely stunning in NYLON’s latest spread. Even without that fiery red hair, Sophie is red hot! Sophie also looked damn good in a light green dress at the 2016 Oscars.

Game of Thrones season 6 premiere April 24 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO. Catch up on the show by signing up for Amazon Prime now!

HollywoodLifers, who do you think is the sexiest Game of Thrones star? Let us know!

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‘Clash of Clans’ (CoC) May updates: Training, regeneration time reduced; 'CoC' launches friendly battles

2016-06-06T14:29:00.000+07:00

Jayson Boral | May 19, 2016 10:26 AM EDT

More updates on "Clash of Clans" (CoC) are expected to come out in the second half of May (Photo : Supercell)

Supercell's "Clash of Clans" (CoC) continues its winning streak as one of the most successful mobile games to date. Its popularity seems to show no signs of waning, and it never fails to deliver the top-notch gaming quality and content to its subscribers. For May, Supercell will provide new upgrades to the game and it is getting fans excited.

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For the first half of May, Supercell deployed several major updates that include the following:

1. Regeneration for the Archer Queen and Barbarian King now only take less than 30 minutes

2. Bowler troops receives an update

3. Brewing time for spells is significantly reduced

4. Training time for Balloon and Valkyrie now only take 5 minutes

5. Training time for Healer only take 10 minutes.

More updates are expected to come out in the second half of May, Neurogadget reported. The upgrades will most likely include friendly battles, new troops and other significant improvements.

The concept of friendly battles has been introduced in "Clash Royale," where players can challenge members of their own clans. This would be an interesting new addition to "Clash of Clans," since it would give players the chance to loot gold and elixir from their own clan mates.

This is on top of the awesome upgrades already introduced in March, which include reduction of brewing time for Dark Spells and Elixir Spells and added content to Town Hall 10.

Meanwhile, according to Game N Guide, Supercell will also take action against cheaters on both "Clash of Clans" and "Clash Royale" platforms. Originally, players caught using third-party software had their accounts suspended for two weeks. This time, cheaters will have their accounts banned permanently.

The company is also against illegal retailing or selling of accounts and gems. Supercell developers have warned players that providing login details and other personal information relevant to the mobile game is tantamount to cheating.

In response to this, third-party app developer Xmodgames stated that it will improve its anti-detection algorithms to protect subscribers from Supercell's detection system.

Starting May 17, Monday until the new updates of "Clash of Clans" (CoC) go live, Supercell is offering the one-gem boost promo. Players can boost all Elixir, Gold and Dark Elixir pumps for only one gem.

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Zika May Be Transmitted by Oral Sex, Scientists Find

2016-06-06T13:28:00.002+07:00

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.JUNE 2, 2016

Scientists raised the possibility that the Zika virus can be transmitted by oral sex — perhaps even by kissing — on Friday in a letter to The New England Journal of Medicine describing one such case in France.

A single incident may seem trivial. But until early this year, there was only one known instance of sexual transmission of the Zika virus — a 2008 case in which a mosquito researcher just back from Africa infected his wife in Colorado.

Now scientists believe that sexual transmission is an important driver of the Zika epidemic in the Americas. Cases have been reported in 10 countries where no mosquitoes carry the virus, including France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and New Zealand.

In the French case, a 46-year-old man returned to Paris from Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 10, shortly after experiencing Zika symptoms in Brazil — fever,headache and a rash — that had just ended when he reached France.

He and a 24-year-old partner had sex seven times between Feb. 11 and Feb. 20, each involving vaginal sex without ejaculation and oral sex with ejaculation.

The woman fell ill on Feb. 20. Both were tested for Zika infection on Feb. 23. The man had high levels of the virus in his semen and urine, but none in his blood or saliva. The woman had the virus in her urine and saliva, andantibodies to the virus in her blood. But a vaginal swab was negative for the infection.

The two were using oral sex as a form of birth control, said Dr. Yazdan Yazdanpanah, an infectious disease specialist at the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris and one of the report’s authors.

“I don’t think this changes anything, but it shows you how elaborate the number of avenues of possible transmission can be,” said Dr. William Schaffner, head of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical School.

He agreed that the most likely transmission route was oral sex, although he said it was possible that the woman was infected by pre-ejaculate during vaginal sex, or that the couple’s recollections of each sex act were imperfect.

“It could be that it’s a moment of passion, it’s late at night and everyone’s had a few liqueurs,” he said.

Dr. Yazdanpanah said the two were interviewed separately and their descriptions matched.

Dr. John T. Brooks, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studying sexual transmission of the Zika virus, said he was “not particularly surprised” to see transmission that was probably by oral sex.

Transmission through kissing is unlikely, Dr. Brooks said.

“Casual kissing has got to be safe because, if it weren’t, don’t you think we’d see a lot more Zika? Every mom who kissed her baby would pass it on,” he said. “To be sure, we’d have to look for deep kissing in the absence of sexual contact, and that’s hard to find.”

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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Have Broken Up. Is This Part of a Taylor Swift Conspiracy?

2016-06-06T12:05:00.000+07:00

By Christina Cauterucci

Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, and Lily Aldridge at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

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The balance of the universe’s #squadgoals shifted its center of gravity this week as Taylor Swift’s much-discussed cabal of platonic girlfriends lost two male hangers-on/romantic attachés. First, news broke Wednesday that Swift and Adam Wiles, aka Calvin Harris, had ended their 15-month relationship; soon after, Wiles tweeted a gentle goodbye to the romance, saying that “what remains is a huge amount of love and respect.” Swift retweeted it, the internet celebrity equivalent of sitting with an ex at a cafeteria table for all the lunchroom to see.

It only took a day for another Swift squad union to disintegrate. Model Gigi Hadid and former One Direction member Zayn Malik reportedly split after dating for seven months, though a source told E! News they could “likely get back together tomorrow.” That same source claimed that the couple’s been “having some issues lately that involved communication and getting along.” Oh—is that all?! Seems surmountable in a day.

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The chances of these two bestie breakups going public in the same week by pure coincidence are vanishingly slim. UpRoxx noted that Lorde and her boyfriend, who dated back to her pre-fame years, also broke up earlier this year—maybe boy toys didn’t figure into Swift’s plans for the perfect summer with her buds. Or maybe Swift decided that if she was going to spend the next season single, all her friends should free themselves to share her misery, then spend Friday nights mugging on the catwalk instead of canoodling or necking or cozying up or whatever it is celebrities do in VIP booths these days.

A more likely explanation is that the planets have finally approached the cosmological alignment set to bring about the Swiftian apocalypse, in which she and her carefully curated army must shed their earthly, convincingly human romances to envelop the solar system in silken-haired authoritarian rule. It is equally possible that Swift has been recruiting dozens like-minded woman-stars to help her advance a wholesome girl-power image, then, on the count of three, release their male captives to become the world’s first uber-mainstream all-female polyamorous dodecahedron.

Multiple sources have scrambled to declare that Harris definitely did not cheat on Swift; they were just “more friends than lovers” (see polyamorous polyhedron theory above) and ended their relationship amicably. But it also appears that Harris couldn’t take the pressure of having a girlfriend who was more famous and universally beloved than him. “[Harris] said on multiple occasions that he was intimidated by Taylor, which is why he would not attend any events where she was being honored, or any award shows unless he was nominated," one of Swift’s friends told People.

That may be why Swift showed up solo to this year’s Met Gala: She was a co-chair, and Harris felt—emasculated? Anxious? Outshone? Overexposed? Hadid attended the event with then-boo Malik, who wore two creaky-looking silver arm warmers. It’s not hard to imagine her whispering with Swift at the bar, mocking Malik’s robot get-up, planning for the day exactly one month hence when they’d break his quivering little Tin Man heart.

Christina Cauterucci is a Slate staff writer.

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Muhammad Ali: Inside his final hours

2016-06-06T11:52:00.000+07:00

By Ray Sanchez, CNN

(CNN)Muhammad Ali, the iconic three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who died Friday, had recently shunned the public spotlight he once seemed to revere.

His last known appearance was at a Parkinson's fundraiser April 9 in Phoenix, according to the Arizona Republic.

At the annual fundraising event for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the most recognizable faces on the planet was shielded in part by dark sunglasses, according to a photo posted by the newspaper.

Ali had missed the gala the previous two years, the newspaper reported. On that April night, however, one of the most beloved athletes of all time would receive a final standing ovation.

Ali's last battle

On Monday, the charismatic former boxer became ill with what family spokesman Bob Gunnell described as a respiratory issue.

He was admitted to the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale in fair condition that night.

"We expected that to be the case," Gunnell told reporters Saturday. "You know, Muhammad has battled back many times. We expected it to happen this time."

Ali also was hospitalized in January 2015 with a urinary tract infection. He was hospitalized in December 2014 with pneumonia.

"When he came into the hospital, we thought, 'OK, it will be a brief stay,'" said longtime friend John Ramsey, who works for WAVE in Louisville, Kentucky -- Ali's hometown -- and who has a radio show on ESPN.

Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali

'Wasn't going to improve'

Ali's condition worsened in recent days, according to Gunnell.

"The family was called when things became more serious," the spokesman said. "We still had a lot of hope it was going to turn around."

Two days ago, doctors told Ali's wife, Lonnie, that "his condition wasn't going to improve," Gunnell said.

Ramsey said Lonnie Ali called him Friday morning. Her husband's health was deteriorating.

"She said, 'You might want to come out,' which I decided to do," he said.

Surrounded by his children

Ali's daughter, Hana, wrote in a tweet that Ali was surrounded by his children in his final moments. They held his once powerful hands. They hugged and kissed their 74-year-old father. They chanted Islamic prayer.

Hanna Ali wrote that the children tried to stay strong. Some whispered in his ear.

"You can go now. We will be okay. We love you. Thank you. You can go back to God now."

After Ali's organs failed, his daughter wrote in the tweet, his heart continued to beat for another 30 minutes: "A true testament to the strength of his Spirit and Will!"

Ali died Friday night at 9:10 MT, the result of septic shock due to unspecified natural causes, Gunnell said. "He did not suffer."

His family was with him during his final 24 hours, Gunnell said.

"They got to spend quality time with him to say their final goodbyes, and it was a very solemn moment," he said.

"It was a really beautiful thing to watch because it displayed all that is good about Muhammad Ali... The champ would have been very proud of his family."

'Daddy is free now'

"Our hearts are literally hurting," Hana Ali wrote on Twitter. "But We are so happy daddy is free now."

Another daughter, Maryum Ali, said in an email to CNN's Jason Carroll: "I am happy my father no longer struggles. He is in a better place. God is the greatest."

Ramsey said he didn't actually see Ali in the hospital. The people who were with Ali were "the kids, family only, and I respected that... it's a very private matter."

Gunnell said many of Ali's closest friends flew in to be with the family. But they waited outside the hospital room out of respect for the family's privacy.

"It's very rough at this point," Gunnell said of the Alis. "All family members are having a tough time."

'Only one hometown'

Ali's life will be celebrated in his Kentucky hometown with ceremonies on Thursday and Friday.

Three off-duty Louisville police officers will escort his bodyto Kentucky, according to police spokeswoman Alicia Smiley.

Ali's family also will accompany the body.

"Muhammad Ali belongs to the world, but he only has one hometown," Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said at a ceremony Saturday.

"The 'Louisville Lip' spoke to everyone, but we heard him in a way no one else could -- as our brother, our uncle, and our inspiration."

A public memorial is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. ET at the Yum Center, a basketball arena in the city where Ali grew up and began his amateur career as a 12-year-old.

'The people's champion'

Former President Bill Clinton, longtime sportscaster Bryant Gumbel and comedian and close Ali friend Billy Crystal will be among those delivering eulogies.

The immediate family will have a private gathering Thursday. They released a statement Saturday.

"Muhammad Ali was truly the people's champion and the celebration will reflect his devotion to people of all races, religions and backgrounds. Muhammad's extraordinary boxing career only encompassed half of his life. The other half was committed to sharing a message of peace and inclusion with the world. Following his wishes, his funeral will reflect those principles, and be a celebration open to everyone."

Before the service, Ali's body will be driven through the streets of Louisville. He will be interred at Cave Hill Cemetery.

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2014-10-16T06:08:00.001+07:00

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Artis Mahabharata kagumi budaya Bali

2014-10-06T07:22:00.002+07:00

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Mahabharata Show Karakter Duryodana yang diperankan Arpit Ranka (kanan) dan Karna yang diperankan Aham Sharma (kedua kanan) (ANTARA FOTO/Ismar Patrizki/14). ()

Nusa Dua (ANTARA News) - Tujuh selebriti India yang berperan dalam serial epik Mahabharata mengagumi budaya dan keindahan alam Bali di sela-sela kunjungannya selama beberapa hari di Indonesia.

"Terima kasih atas sambutan hangat ini. Saya memang sangat menantikan untuk berkunjung ke Bali. Saya banyak dengar tentang Bali, ini tempat yang indah," kata pemeran Arjuna, Shaheer Sheikh Nawaz dalam keterangan pers di Nusa Dua, Kabupaten Badung, Minggu.

Ketujuh pemeran Mahabharata yang datang ke Pulau Dewata itu yakni Shaheer Sheikh Nawas pemeran Arjuna, Vin Rana (Nakula), Saurav Gurjar (Bima), Lavanya Bhardwaj (Sadewa), Rohit Bhardwaj (Yudistira), Arpit Ranka (Duryodana), dan Aham Sharma (Karna).

Mereka mengaku bahwa ini merupakan kunjungan pertamanya di Pulau Dewata setelah sekian lama hanya sebatas mendengar cerita mengenai keindahaln alam dan budaya Bali.

Setelah beberapa hari di Jakarta untuk mengisi berbagai acara yang dihelat salah satu stasiun televisi swasta nasional, ketujuh pemeran sinema legenda yang kini tengah banyak diminati sebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia itu melanjutkan "roadshow" sekaligus berlibur di Pulau Dewata.

Sebagian dari tujuh pemeran yang hadir di Bali itu berencana akan memperpanjang jadwal kunjungannya selama di Indonesia yakni dengan berlibur di Pulau Dewata, sedangkan yang lainnya dijadwalkan akan segera bertolak ke India.

Salah satunya Arpit Ranka, pemeran tokoh antagonis, Duryodana yang akan berlibur selama tiga hari di Pulau Dewata.

"Saya sangat tertarik dengan budaya Bali. Saya akan ada di Pulau Dewata selama tiga hari ke depan dan ini kesempatan yang baik untuk belajar budaya Bali," kata pria berbadan besar itu.

Usai dari Nusa Dua, ketujuh pemeran Mahabharata itu mengunjungi Kantor Konsulat Jenderal India di Renon Denpasar kemudian dilanjutkan dengan berkeliling Denpasar, menghadiri sebuah acara di sebuah pusat penjualan emas dan telepon seluler di Denpasar dan menggelar pertunjukan di Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Minggu sore.

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Katy Perry Predicts Ole Miss Win

2014-10-06T07:01:00.000+07:00

Katy Perry has had number one albums and songs before, but until Saturday, she has never been what some might call a great sports prognosticator. Or, a even a mediocre sports prognosticator. However, when the I Kissed a Girl singer appeared on College GameDay on Saturday, October 4, and accurately predicted that Ole Miss would triumph over Alabama, Katy Perry became one while serving as a guest picker on the ESPN segment at the very first college football game she has ever attended.

Katy Perry, 30, was not as successful though, with her prediction that Oklahoma would beat TCU. Oklahoma lost that game, 37-33. She chose Oklahoma because she is, apparently, attracted to quarterback Trevor Knight of the Sooners, asking him to “call her.”
An article in USA Today called Katy Perry’s stint as a sports prognosticator “awkward” and “ridiculous.” Yes, she threw a corndog at one of the cameras and yanked off a mascot head from ESPN sports broadcaster Lee Corso’s head, but…she is Katy freakin’ Perry, after all, and if she did not act at least somewhat outrageous as a guest picker, she would have gone against her character.
Whether entirely by luck or through her mystical powers at predicting the outcome of some football games…nobody is perfect, not even Katy Perry…she predicted the upset of Ole Miss over Alabama. Ole Miss won the game on Saturday, 23-17.
The singer of Teenage Dream and Roar celebrated her accurate prediction of the upset by going to a local bar in Oxford, Mississippi, called Funkys. While she was there, an intrepid fan, Nick Rutherford — well done, Nick — shot a Vine of her pounding down a beer and diving off of a bar.
While Perry is not likely to quit her lucrative career as a singer to become an ESPN sports broadcaster, she became one for one brief shining moment on College GameDay on Saturday, October 4. After that, she joined in the festivities of the revelers in Oxford, Mississippi, by slamming back a brewski or two, or…more. Katy Perry might have lost some fans in Alabama, but she probably gained quite a few in Mississippi.
Maybe some of Katy Perry’s fans thought it was odd that the Firework singer voiced Moe Szyslak’s girlfriend in a 2010 episode of The Simpsons or used her vocal talents to do the character of Smurfette in the 2011 animated flick, The Smurfs. But, that was then and this is now. Her gig as a guest picker on ESPN’s College GameDay just might qualify as the strangest thing Perry has done yet, if one does not count her brief marriage to Russell Brand.
After Saturday and Katy Perry’s accurate prediction of Ole Miss beating Alabama in an upset, college football might not ever be the same again. It might not qualify as a sign of the coming Apocalypse, but it ranks up there. To be fair to Ole Miss, the team is much improved this year and could end up being one of the best teams in the SEC. Still, their victory over Alabama was not one that many people outside of Mississippi would have predicted.
Written By Douglas Cobb
Sources:
USA Today
Deadspin
Bleacher Report
CBSSports.com

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Insentif : Definisi, Tujuan, Jenis, Proses dan Syarat Pemberian Insentif

2013-04-24T13:07:00.001+07:00

Pengertian Insentif : Menurut Heidjrahman Ranupandojo dan Suad Husnan (1984 : 1) :Insentif adalah pengupahan yang memberikan imbalan yang berbeda karena memang prestasi yang berbeda. Dua orang dengan jabatan yang sama dapat menerima insentif yang berbeda karena bergantung pada prestasi. Insentif adalah suatu bentuk dorongan finansial kepada karyawan sebagai balas jasa perusahaan kepada karyawan atas prestasi karyawan tersebut. Insentif merupakan sejumlah uang yang di tambahkan pada upah dasar yang di berikan perusahaan kepada karyawan.

Menurut Nitisemito (1996:165), insentif adalah penghasilan tambahan yang akan diberikan kepada para karyawan yang dapat memberikan prestasi sesuai dengan yang telah ditetapkan.
Menurut Pangabean (2002 : 93, Insentif adalah kompensasi yang mengaitkan gaji dengan produktivitas. Insentif merupakan penghargaan dalam bentuk uang yang diberikan kepada mereka yang dapat bekerja melampaui standar yang telah ditentukan.

Tujuan Pemberian Insentif :
Fungsi utama dari insentif adalah untuk memberikan tanggungjawab dan dorongan kepada karyawan. Insentif menjamin bahwa karyawan akan mengarahkan usahanya untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi. Sedangkan tujuan utama pemberian insentif adalah untuk meningkatkan produktivitas kerja individu maupun kelompok (Panggabean, 2002 : 93).
Secara lebih spesifik tujuan pemberian Insentif dapat dibedakan dua golongan yaitu:
a. Bagi Perusahaan.
Tujuan dari pelaksanaan insentif dalam perusahaan khususnya dalam kegiatan produksi adalah untuk meningkatkan produkstivitas kerja karyawan dengan jalan mendorong/merangsang agar karyawan :
1) Bekerja lebih bersemangat dan cepat.
2) Bekerja lebih disiplin.
3) Bekerja lebih kreatif.
b. Bagi Karyawan
Dengan adanya pemberian insentif karyawan akan mendapat keuntungan :
1) Standar prestasi dapat diukur secara kuantitatif.
2) Standar prestasi di atas dapat digunakan sebagai dasar pemberian balas jasa yang diukur dalam bentuk uang.
3) Karyawan harus lebih giat agar dapat menerima uang lebih besar.

Jenis/Tipe Insentif :
Menurut Manullang (1981:141), tipe insentif ada dua yaitu:
a. Finansial insentif

Merupakan dorongan yang bersifat keuangan yang bukan saja meliputi gaji-gaji yang pantas. Tetapi juga termasuk didalamnya kemungkinan memperoleh bagian dari keuntungan perusahaan dan soal-soal kesejahteraan yang meliputi pemeliharaan jaminan hari tua, rekreasi, kesehatan dan lain-lain.

b. Non finansial insentif.
Ada 2 elemen utama dari non finansial insentif, yaitu :
1. Keadaan pekerjaan yang memuaskan yang meliputi tempat kerja, jam kerja, tugas dan rekan kerja.
2. Sikap pimpinan terhadap keinginan masing-masing karyawan seperti jaminan pekerjaan, promosi, keluhan-keluhan, hiburan-hiburan dan hubungan dengan atasan.

Menurut Gary Dessler (1997 : 141), jenis rencana insentif secara umum adalah:
a. Program insentif individual memberikan pemasukan lebih dan di atas gaji pokok kepada karyawan individual yang memenuhi satu standar kinerja individual spesifik. Bonus di tempat diberikan, umumnya untuk karyawan individual, atas prestasi yang belum diukur oleh standar, seperti contoh mengakui jam kerja yang lama yang digunakan karyawan tersebut bulan lalu.
b. Program insentif kelompok adalah seperti rencana insentif individual namun memberi upah lebih dan di atas gaji pokok kepada semua anggota tim ketika kelompok atau tim secara kolektif mencapai satu standar yang khusus kinerja, produktivitas atau perilaku sehubungan dengan kerja lainnya.
c. Rencana pembagian laba secara umum merupakan program insentif di seluruh organisasi yang memberikan kepada karyawan satu bagian (share) dari laba organisasi dalam satu periode khusus.
d. Program pembagian perolehan (gain sharing) adalah rencana upah di seluruh organisasi yang dirancang untuk memberi imbalan kepada karyawan atas perbaikan dalam produktivitas organisasi.

Proses pemberian insentif :
Menurut Harsono (1987 : 85) proses pemberian insentif dapat dibagi menjadi 2, yaitu :

a. Proses Pemberian Insentif berdasarkan kelompok
b. Proses Pemberian Insentif berdasarkan perorangan

Rencana insentif individu bertujuan untuk memberikan penghasilan tambahan selain gaji pokok bagi individu yang dapat mencapai standar prestasi tertentu. Sedangkan insentif akan diberikan kepada kelompok kerja apabila kinerja mereka juga melebihi standar yang telah ditetapkan (Panggabean, 2002 :90-91).
Menurut Oangabean (2002:91) Pemberian insentif terhadap kelompok dapat diberikan dengan cara:
1. Seluruh anggota menerima pembayaran yang sama dengan yang diterima oleh mereka yang paling tinggi prestasi kerjanya.
2. Semua anggota kelompok menerima pembayaran yang sama dengan pembayaran yang diterima oleh karyawan yang paling rendah prestasinya.
3. Semua anggota menerima pembayaran yang sama dengan rata-rata pembayaran yang diterima oleh kelompok.

Menurut Dessler (1997:154-157), insentif juga dapat diberikan kepada seluruh organisasi, tidak hanya berdasarkan insentif individu atau kelompok. Rencana insentif seluruh organisasi ini antara lain terdiri dari:

1. Profit sharing plan, yaitu suatu rencana di mana kebanyakan karyawan berbagi laba perusahaan
2. Rencana kepemilikan saham karyawan, yaitu insentif yang diberikan oleh perusahaan dimana perusahaan menyumbang saham dari stocknya sendiri kepada orang kepercayaan di mana sumbangan-sumbangan tambahan dibuat setiap tahun. Orang kepercayaan mendistribusikan stock kepada karyawan yang mengundurkan diri (pensiun) atau yang terpisah dari layanan.
3. Rencana Scanlon, yaitu suatu rencana insentif yang dikembangkan pada tahun 1937 oleh Joseph Scanlon dan dirancang untuk mendorong kerjasama, keterlibatan dan berbagai tunjangan.
4. Gainsharing plans, yaitu rencana insentif yang melibatkan karyawan dalam suatu usaha bersama untuk mencapai sasaran produktivitas dan pembagian perolehan.

Syarat Pemberian Insentif agar mencapai tujuan dari pemberian insentif
Menurut Panggabean (2002:92) syarat tersebut adalah:
1. Sederhana, peraturan dari sistem insentif harus singkat, jelas dan dapat dimengerti.
2. Spesifik, karyawan harus mengetahui dengan tepat apa yang diharapkan untuk mereka lakukan.
3. Dapat dicapai, setiap karyawan mempunyai kesempatan yang masuk akal untuk memperoleh sesuatu.
4. Dapat diukur, sasaran yang dapat diukur merupakan dasar untuk menentukan rencana insentif. Program dolar akan sia-sia (dan program evaluasi akan terhambat), jika prestasi tertentu tidak dapat dikaitkan dengan dolar yang dibelanjakan.

Menurut Heidjrahman Ranupandojo dan Suad Husnan (1990 : 163) sifat dasar pengupahan agar proses pemberian insentif berhasil:
a. Pembayaran hendaknya sederhana sehingga dapat dimengerti dan dihitung oleh karyawan itu sendiri.
b. Penghasilan yang diterima karyawan seharusnya langsung menaikkan output.
c. Pembayaran dilakukan secepat mungkin.
d. Standar kerja ditentukan dengan hati-hati. Standar kerja yang terlalu tinggi maupun rendah dapat berakibat buruk.
e. Besarnya upah normal dengan standar jam kerja hendaknya cukup merangsang pekerja untuk bekerja lebih giat.

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12 Universal Skills You Need to Succeed at Anything

2013-02-25T21:20:00.000+07:00

There are a lot of skills you don’t need. You can be happy and successful without knowing how to rebuild a car’s engine, program a web application, or replace drywall. Sure, these are useful skills to have, but they aren’t absolutely necessary.
There are other skills, however, that can’t be avoided – skills that tie into various aspects of everyday life, that are not only useful, but totally indispensable. For instance, you can’t get far in today’s world without being able to read or write. And today the ability use a computer proficiently is simply assumed.

In this article we’re going to skip the super basic skills like reading, driving, and using a computer, and discuss twelve slightly more advanced skills that are woefully under-taught, and universally applicable. Let’s take a look…
1. Prioritizing and time management. – If success depends on effective action, effective action depends on the ability to focus your attention where it is needed most, when it is needed most. This is the ability to separate the important from the unimportant, which is a much needed skill in all walks of life, especially where there are ever increasing opportunities and distractions.

2. Keeping a clean, organized space. – Successful people have systems in place to help them find what they need when they need it – they can quickly locate the information required to support their activities. When you’re disorganized, that extra time spent looking for a phone number, email address or a certain file forces you to drop your focus. Once it’s gone, it takes a while to get it back – and that’s where the real time is wasted. Keeping both your living and working spaces organized is crucial.

3. Critical thinking and information analysis. – We are living in the information age where, on a daily basis, we are constantly exposed to an ever growing and rapidly changing pool of information. Being able to evaluate this information, sort the valuable from the trivial, analyze its relevance and meaning, and relate it to other information is a priceless skill with universal applicability.

4. Logical, informed decision making. – Decision making is simply knowing what to do based on the information available. Being able to respond quickly and effectively with the information you have in your head is essential to accomplishing anything.

5. Using Google proficiently for online research. – You don’t have to know everything, but you should be able to quickly and painlessly find out what you need to know. Google is a gateway to nearly infinite knowledge; it has indexed websites containing information on just about everything and everyone. If you’re having trouble finding something using Google, it’s time to learn a few new tricks.

6. Basic accounting and money management. – It’s a simple fact that our modern society is governed by the constant exchange of money. Money allows you to maintain a roof over your head and put food on the table each night. Knowing how to properly manage your money – tracking and recording your expenses and income, saving and investing – is not only an important skill for thriving, it’s an important skill that helps you survive.

7. Effective communication and negotiating. – Give the people in your life the information they need rather than expecting them to know the unknowable. Don’t try to read other people’s minds, and don’t make other people try to read yours. Most problems, big and small, within a family, friendship, or business relationship, start with bad communication. Speak honestly, and then give others a voice and show them that their words matter. And remember that compromise and effective negotiating are vital parts of effective communication.

8. Relaxation. – Stress leads to poor health, poor decision-making, poor thinking, and poor socialization. So be attentive to your stress level and take short breaks when you need to. Slow down. Breathe. Give yourself permission to pause, regroup and move forward with clarity and purpose. When you’re at your busiest, a brief recess can rejuvenate your mind and increase your productivity. These short breaks will help you regain your sanity, and allow you to reflect on your recent actions so you can be sure they’re in line with your goals.

9. Proficient writing and note-taking. – The written word isn’t going away; it is used in every walk of life. Learning to write proficiently so that others can understand you is critical. Also, using your writing skills to take useful notes is one of the most productive things you can do, regardless of the task at hand. Writing things down – taking notes – helps us remember what we hear, see, or read when we’re learning something new, or trying to remember something specific.

10. Relationship networking. – In a world dominated by constant innovation and information exchange, relationship networking creates the channel through which ideas and information flow, and in which new ideas are shared, discussed and perfected. A large relationship network, carefully cultivated, can be leveraged to meet the right people, find jobs, build businesses, learn about new trends, spread ideas, etc.

11. Positivity. – Research shows that although we think that we act because of the way we feel, in fact, we often feel because of the way we act. A great attitude always leads to great experiences. People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times. Be positive, smile, and make it count. Pretend today is going to be great. Do so, and it will be.

12. Self-discipline. – Self-discipline is a skill. It is the ability to focus and overcome distractions. It involves acting according to what you think instead of how you feel in the moment. It often requires sacrificing the pleasure and thrill for what matters most in life. Therefore it is self-discipline that drives you to succeed in the long-term.

What did we miss? What are some other useful life skills that are universally applicable? Leave a comment below and let everyone know.

post written by: Marc

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