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Indonesian blackout caused by lack of generation capacity

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Saturday, August 20, 2005

A power outage in Indonesia that left about 100 million people without electricity has caused a political crisis. The country’s state-owned energy monopoly, PLN, has not determined the immediate cause, and the country’s president has ordered the national intelligence agency and police to investigate.

The blackout appears related to deficiencies in Indonesia’s power generation capacity.

The power failure follows attempts to deal with the country’s growing energy crisis, including conservation and trying to allow private companies to provide energy, which was ruled unconstitutional in 2004. In January, the Indonesian government held a special energy summit to attract investment in their energy infrastructure. At the summit they set the goal of adding 22,000 megawatts to Indonesia’s present capacity of 23,000 megawatts, in order to support the country’s growth.

The World Bank and others have warned that without more investment in the country’s energy infrastructure an energy deficit will result. However, foreign investors remain wary of investing in Indonesia. “The power outage has resulted in worries over an energy crisis which could hurt the nation’s industrial sector,” said a trader on Indonesia’s stock market.[1]

The outage began at 10:23 a.m. local time, August 18, 2005, when power failed along the electrical system that connects Java, Bali, and Madura, causing outages in Java and Bali. Almost half of the country depends on the electrical grid that experienced failures. Some of the main lines on the grid are over 20 years old, according to PLN president Eddie Widiono.

The blackout caused traffic jams in Jakarta, forced cancellation of several international and domestic flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, shut down Jakarta’s electric train service, and disrupted hospital operations. Some larger hospitals were forced to delay surgeries while many smaller hospitals could not receive patients. About 1,800 officers were called into action by Jakarta’s metropolitan police to deal with short-term problems caused by the power failure.

Candles used in place of electric lighting started six fires in Jakarta alone.

Mulyo Aji, a PLN official, said more power failures are likely in the future as energy demand increases, without any corresponding new supplies of electricity scheduled to come online soon.

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Wines have long been the most favourable drink that many prefer toasting to on several occasions. But more to your sparkling champagne or your glass of red, there is a multitude of interesting things to discover and love about wine. Here are 15 tips that you should remember if you want to enjoy your bottle more.

Broken cork

Ever experienced those times where you just accidentally broke your wine bottle cork? You can spare yourself the agony of pushing the cork in the bottle and simply pour the wine in another container. If a floating cork inside the bottle keeps getting in the way, you can simply use a long and slender instrument, like a skewer, to push it out of the way.

How to warm up a bottle of red wine

An easy way to warm a bottle of red wine to room temperature is to warm a glass or any container with hot water, wipe it dry and transfer your wine.

Drink at room temperature

If you really want to enjoy the taste of the wine, it is best that you drink it in room temperature. If you left your bottle of wine in the fridge for quite some time now, you can pour your wine into your glass and hold the bowl instead of the stem. Your body temperature helps heat up the wine.

Know safe limits

There is a lot of good things about wine, but these can be achieved best when you also set your limits. Three or more drinks for men and two or more drinks for women in a day would be considered as too much. Going just below that will help you reap its benefits.

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Never fill your glass to the brim

It is not advisable to fully fill up a glass of wine. It is best that you pour in at least 1/3 of the way. This gives you enough room to swirl the wine allowing it to develop the taste better.

How to quickly chill a bottle of white wine

The quickest way to chill a bottle of white wine is to put it in a container, which contains water and ice. This chills it in just 30 minutes. But if this is going to be a long night of drinking, you can store the other ones to be consumed later in the fridge.

How to store wine with no wine fridge

Having a wine fridge would be an ideal picture. But if you don’t have this around, you can use a pantry in the middle of your home. Or you could store it in a clean dark area where light doesn’t always easily get in. It should also be stable as vibration can also help create a change in taste. Ensure that this place has a constantly uniformed temperature to avoid temperature shocking.

Savour your red

Red wine is one of those things that you can savour by taking your time. You need to let your red wine breathe to develop the flavours. But if you are so desperately longing for a drink, you can pour it into a glass jug or a container with a larger diameter to allow it to get more air exposure. Then viola! You can have yourself of that well-deserved glass.

Know your glass

One time, I was eating in this new restaurant and this newbie waiter went to deliver the other table their wine glasses. To my chagrin he gave them cobblers. This was a very bad mistake since these two are not even cousins so to speak. Wine glasses have different types. But they are nowhere as stout as a cobbler. Remember this basic, red wine glass is smaller than white wine glass, while the latter is slim and taller.

How to really estimate temperatures

We usually see labels of serving wine in room temperatures. But in reality, this should be served at cellar temperature. If you serve it too cold, it can taste quite bitter. Meanwhile, serving it too hot will only make the aroma of the alcohol too overwhelming.

Wake up a bottle of wine

Just as you would need some time to regroup before starting out of bed, your bottle of wine also needs that. This liquid has been stored inside a bottle for several years, which allowed it to grow and develop. But the taste still hasn’t reached its full potential the moment you open it. So the best thing to do right after popping a bottle of red is to let it breathe for a bit. It interacts with the presence of air, which allows it to develop into a rich tasting glorious drink.

The benefit of swirling the wine

Swirling a wine is not just to create that sexy appeal to it. This increases the aeration of the wine releasing its aromas. Gently take a whiff off this wine and start on your way to a story of flavours.

Wine pairings

The rule always say that red wine should be paired with dark or red meats, while white wine with fish or white meat. But experts and even chefs are saying that you should not limit yourself to this pairing. There are several beautiful flavours that unravel when you switch these off.

How to be a proper wine tasting host

It is important to be very mindful of your guests when hosting a wine tasting party. A proper host should ensure that glasses stay filled at all times.

Leftover wine in the fridge

A bottle of opened wine is already exposed to oxygen and on its way to oxidation. But you can slow this process down by storing it in a fridge. This helps you keep a wine for several days up to a week.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007

The 20th annual World AIDS Day was December 1, 2007. The theme selected by the World AIDS Campaign is “Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise” as it will be through 2010. The day was marked by thousands of events around the world.

“It is now time for bold leadership at all levels in order to turn the tide of HIV,” said Felicita Hikuam, Global Programmes Manager, World AIDS Campaign. An estimated 33.2 million people around the world—one in every 200—are living with HIV, and approximately 6,800 people are infected with HIV and 5,700 people die of AIDS-related illnesses every day.

“The trend is encouraging but still for every person receiving treatment four others are newly infected,” said Nelson Mandela, speaking at a concert in Johannesburg, South Africa. “If we are to stop the Aids epidemic from expanding, we need to break the cycle of new HIV infections. All of us working together with government, communities and civil society can make the difference that is needed,” he continued.

As many as 50,000 people attended the concert in Johannesburg, South Africa, which was telecast around the world. It was organized by Nelson Mandela’s 46664 AIDS campaign and featured performances by artists such as Peter Gabriel, Ludacris, Razorlight, the Goo Goo Dolls and Annie Lennox.File:20050702-Nelson Mandela Live8 Edinburgh.jpg

At a fundraiser in the town of Midrand, in the province Gauteng, near Johannesburg on Friday, singer Annie Lennox had strong words for the South African government’s AIDS policies.

“AIDS, as Madiba [Mandela] has said, is a human rights issue and should be treated as such in order to avoid this genocide that is affecting millions and millions of people around the world,” said Lennox in a speech. Lennox has previously been critical of the South African government’s position on suggesting some AIDS medications were toxic. “It is unacceptable that treatment has not been made available to those who need it most,” said Lennox.

The rock band Queen, which lost its lead singer Freddie Mercury to AIDS, released a new song entitled, Say It’s Not True, to coincide with World Aids Day. It has been made available as a free download from the band’s website. “By making the song available for free, we hope to help Nelson Mandela with his campaign to get across the message that no-one is safe from infection,” said Queen drummer Roger Taylor. “We have to be aware, we have to protect ourselves and those we love.”

In China, people distributed AIDS prevention brochures in the streets and promoted safe sex in cities like Beijing and Shanghai. In Changsha, official warning signs were put on hotel bedstands. The government announced on Friday an allocation of CNY860 million for AIDS prevention and control. According to official reports, there are estimated to be 700,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in China.

Also in China, the Miss World 2007 was in Sanya on World AIDS Day. The pageant presented a special tribute to the fight against AIDS, with a televised speech from former South African President Nelson Mandela, along with traditional dancers from South Africa who joined the contestants in a special song.

Friday, United States President George W. Bush urged the United States Congress to double the 2003 Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to US$30 billion over the next five years. “Above all, we rededicate ourselves to a great purpose: We will turn the tide against HIV/AIDS—once and for all,” he said.

“I’m pleased to announce that Laura and I will travel to sub-Sahara Africa early next year,” Bush said. Sub-Saharan Africa suffered nearly three-quarters of AIDS-related deaths during 2006 and is home to two-thirds of those living with HIV/AIDS.

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The live television broadcast of the Italian Lotto draw, which was used to award the record-breaking €72.090.405,19 Superenalotto prize Tuesday, is reported to have had problems in the drawing procedure.

Only the numbered ball extraction of the “Ruota di Roma” (Wheel of Rome) was shown in the live television broadcast.

Instead of the traditional ball extraction made by a child, a new method based on an automatic machine was used for the “Wheel of Rome” and for the new “National Wheel”. The other “Wheels” were drawn with the traditional system but were not broadcast on public television.

The operation with the new machine worked for the new “National Wheel” but when the operation started for the “Wheel of Rome”, something went wrong. Not all the balls were taken into the box by the compressed air jet. A person tried to solve the problem, but a ball had fallen on the floor. Television images did not make it clear what really happened. Some parts of the procedure may not have been shown on television. The organization stated that the fallen ball was reinserted into the box, but this was not shown on television.

For these reasons, doubts have arisen about the regularity of the draw. Mr. Corbelli, the president of Movimento Diritti Civili, an association for civil rights, has stated that he wants an investigation to be made by the justice system to clarify what really happened and to check if the drawing was regular.

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Phone Interviews

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By Barbara Wulf

Recently, one of my clients shared his experience with a phone interview that he was thrilled to receive. As the interview proceeded, Ben found he was talking to someone on a cell phone in rush hour traffic. The recruiter asked Ben to hold while he avoided rear ending the vehicle in front of him. Yes, you never know who is on the other end of the call, so remember the Boy Scout motto and ‘be prepared.’

Phone interviews are a common practice along recruiters as they save time and offer screening opportunities. So, it’s up to the job searchers to prepare for and execute the call presenting themselves in the best light. When you are job hunting, it’s a lot like being ‘on call.’ Being aware of the positions you have applied for and anticipating calls from prospective employers is your responsibility. Knowing this, you need to know how to handle a call when an employer might call and you are stepping out of the shower, at your current job, or driving your child to the dentist. Especially with our use of cell phones, calls can find us just about anywhere, anytime.

A phone interview be unscheduled or not at the perfect time or place, but remember, a call is better than no call. Some of the phone interviews will be scheduled in advance and allow you to be composed. Other interviews might just pop up and you will have to be extemporaneous.

Here are a few things to keep in mind to ‘be prepared’ for a phone interview:

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Be organized with your thoughts and know what your resume says. If you are asked about your prior experience or training, have a good handle of who you are and what you have done. This is basic because the other questions can get more difficult.

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Program your answering machine or cell phone so the caller feels you are a serious candidate. After you get the job, you can get creative for your friends.

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Have your calendar nearby in case the caller wants to schedule a phone interview with you. The phone interview may take from 10 minutes to an hour, so allow yourself enough time and make sure you will be in a quiet place for the call.

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A recruiter might call you and ask if this is a good time to talk. If so, find a quiet place to sit and be with caller. The call requires your complete attention. If it is not a good time to be interviewed, you can ask if there’s a time for you to return the call. This might be agreeable, but be aware that some recruiters want to talk to you at their convenience and may not want to call back later. So now, you have to decide if you’re up for it and ready to ‘think on your feet.’ Some work environments might have a more volatile pace or pressure cooker atmosphere. This could be a test to see if you are up for the challenge.

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If you have a phone interview scheduled using your cell phone, remember to have your phone battery charged. At the beginning of the interview, ask the caller if your voice is clear.

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Keep a call list. Record who called you, date, and notes of the conversation.

Phone interviews can be useful for you and recruiter. In the end you both save time and each of you can get a sense of ‘is this a job fit for you.’ Each time you interview, you always get a little savvier so relax, be yourself, and be professional. Remember, you are saving gas money and don’t have to dress up!

Barbara Wulf MS, GCDF, CPCC

About the Author: Barbara Wulf is a certified career/life coach and speaker who helps individuals redesign their career paths by supporting and inspiring them to stretch, seek, and achieve life/work success. Barbara holds a master’s degree in counseling, is a global career development facilitator, is certified by The Coaches Training Institute and is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Barbara offers career assessments along with resume/cover letter writing and interviewing strategies for impact. Sign up for her monthly e-zine, OWN IT, WORK IT, LIVE IT at

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that a case of ‘mad cow disease’ (BSE) has been found in a dairy cow in central California. The disease is described as “atypical.” None of the milk or beef from the cow made it to the consumption level.

“It (the cow) was never presented for slaughter for human consumption, so at no time presented a risk to the food supply or human health. Additionally, milk does not transmit BSE,” said John Clifford, who heads the USDA’s veterinary department. Tom Vilsack, the USDA’s Agriculture Secretary also said the food supply is safe saying, “The beef and dairy in the American food supply is safe and USDA remains confident in the health of U.S. cattle. The systems and safeguards in place to protect animal and human health worked as planned to identify this case quickly, and will ensure that it presents no risk to the food supply or to human health. USDA has no reason to believe that any other U.S. animals are currently affected, but we will remain vigilant and committed to the safeguards in place.”

According to reports, the cow was found in a rendering facility where testing turned back a positive match for the disease. Clifford says the cow’s carcass will be destroyed. It is currently being held in a rendering facility in California under state authority.

“As part of our targeted surveillance system, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of BSE in a dairy cow from central California,” said Clifford in a statement to the press. “Samples from the animal in question were tested at USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Confirmatory results using immunohistochemistry and western blot tests confirmed the animal was positive for atypical BSE, a very rare form of the disease not generally associated with an animal consuming infected feed,” he added.

This is the fourth cow in the United States to test positive for the disease since December of 2003 when a cow from a Washington State farm, born in Canada, tested positive for the disease.

“We are sharing our laboratory results with international animal health reference laboratories in Canada and England, which have official World Animal Health (OIE) reference labs,” added Clifford.

Rumors of the find began to spread early Tuesday. As a result, cattle trading futures fell nearly US$3.00 per hundredweight for a live cow on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. On Tuesday morning, the price for a live cow was just under US$120.00 “The markets were very vulnerable due to a large ownership of live cattle futures by speculative fund managers, who quickly headed to the sideline with the rumor hit,” said Arlan Suderman a market analyst for Farm Futures.

According to the USDA statement, mad cow disease “is a progressive neurological disease among cattle that is always fatal. It belongs to a family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Affected animals may display nervousness or aggression, abnormal posture, difficulty in coordination and rising, decreased milk production, or loss of body weight despite continued appetite.”

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Thursday, January 4, 2007

Bicycle sales in Australia have recorded record sales of 1,273,781 units for 2006, exceeding car sales by 32 percent. It is the fifth year in a row that the bicycle industry has sold more than one million units, a figure yet to be realised by car manufacturers.

The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) spokesman Ian Christie said Australians were increasingly using bicycles as an alternative to cars. Sales rose nine percent in 2006 while the car market stalled. Mr Christie said people were looking to cut their fuel costs and improve their fitness.

Mr Christie said organisations were beginning to supply bicycles as a company vehicle. “There is an emerging trend towards people using bikes as their official company-supplied vehicle in place of the traditional company car,” he said.

“Some of Australia’s biggest corporations now have bicycle fleets, and when you add in government organisations, we now know of at least 50 organisations which operate fleets of bikes.”

“Although the company bicycle is a long way from taking over from the company car, it’s an important trend when you consider that nearly half of all cars sold are to company fleets.”

The CPF claims most commutes to work are less than 5 kilometres (3 miles) making bicycle travel a viable alternative.

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A family of six were injured at Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort and campground in Lebanon, Maine after a severe thunderstorm caused trees to topple, with one landing on a tent. A 10-year-old girl was critically injured after a tree fell on the tent she was sleeping in. Witnesses say the girl was pinned under the tree for at least 10 minutes before they were able to remove it.

Witnesses also say the day was beautiful and sunny, but at around 6:00 p.m. (EDT) a storm rolled in, darkening the sky, followed by heavy winds and rain. Witnesses describe a “funnel-like wind” which lifted items off the ground and threw them around. The strong winds then brought down trees and limbs, with one landing on the family’s campsite and tent. Severe lightning was also reported.

“The female patient was loaded into Lebanon Ambulance One and transported to Frisbie Hospital in Rochester to be stabilized and then was transferred to the trauma center at Maine Medical Center. Her injuries were considered critical and life threatening when she left the scene,” said Jason Cole, the assistant rescue chief for the area. The victims names have not been released and the girl’s current condition is not yet known.

Rescuers responding to the scene noticed several other trees and limbs scattered around other campsites and searched all 350 sites, but no other injuries were reported. Other campers say they had several close calls with tree limbs and debris. At least 12 trees were reported to have toppled during the storm. The family’s car was also destroyed when a tree limb landed on it.

The National Weather Service in Maine says it will investigate whether or not the storm produced a tornado.

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Benefits Of Hiring A Heating Contractor At Eastside Heating &Amp; Air Conditioning For Pre Season Heating Maintenance

Benefits Of Hiring A Heating Contractor At Eastside Heating &Amp; Air Conditioning For Pre Season Heating Maintenance

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As winter approaches each year, it can be important for homeowners to have a repair person from a Heating contractor At Eastside Heating & Air Conditioning come to their home to inspect their heating system to ensure that it is not in need repairs and ready for the colder temperatures that the following months will bring. While there are some maintenance tasks a homeowner my be able to handle on his or her own, it can still be a good idea to have a professional handle the work, as they can give the unit a thorough inspection. Often this can result in repair issues being discovered before they cause a significant problem.

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A technician will generally first want to check the thermostat on the unit and make sure it is working properly. They can do this by using a secondary temperature gauge such as an infrared thermostat gun and then comparing it to the temperature reading on the thermostat. If these two do not match, the thermostat will need to be adjusted accordingly.

Once the thermostat is tested, the Heating contractor At Eastside Heating & Air Conditioning will need to inspect the burner on the system. Many times the burner can be checked for problems just by looking at the color of the flames it produces. If flames are blue and steady then the unit is operating properly. If the flames are yellow or orange and flickering, the burner may be dirty can the unit is not getting enough air to operate properly. A repair person will need to spend time cleaning the burner and the burner tubes on the unit if this is the case.

The blower on the system can also become very dirty as well. Having a dirty system not only can be dangerous in some cases but it can cause the unit to operate much harder, which can decrease the length of time the unit will be in operation. In addition, dirty units require more power to operate and this can have a direct impact on the energy costs for the home. Cleaning the blower system is the best way to keep the unit clean. The filter will need to be inspected and replaced if it is dirty. The blower should be vacuumed out, both inside and out using a shop or home vacuum cleaner. Vents or grilles should be cleaned with a stiff brush.