Archive for the 'Local News' Category

28-1-1986: Tragedi Challenger, 7 Awak Gugur

Posted on January 28 2012 by Renne R.A Kawilarang / V V

Setelah bencana itu, AS menunda seluruh program ke luar angkasa selama dua tahun Pada 26 tahun lalu, tragedi penerbangan luar angkasa berlangsung di Amerika Serikat (AS). Pesawat ulang-alik Challenger milik Badan Antariksa AS, NASA, meledak tak lama setelah meluncur. Menurut stasiun berita BBC, tujuh astronot tewas seketika, termasuk seorang perempuan yang bercita-cita menjadi guru pertama yang [...]

Spirit Airlines lashes out against new airfare rule

Posted on January 27 2012 by Marnie Hunter, CNN / IM

Spirit Airlines isn’t happy with the new airline price advertising rule. The big “Warning!” sign popping up on the carrier’s website makes that pretty clear. The message: “New government regulations require us to HIDE taxes in your fares. This is not consumer friendly or in your best interest. It’s wrong and you shouldn’t stand for [...]

2012 State of the Union Address

Posted on January 25 2012 by The White House / IM

2012 State of the Union Address               Print PDF This post was submitted by The White House / IM.

Seorang Pria Selamat Setelah Tertembak Paku di Kepala

Posted on January 23 2012 by PR / IM

CHICAGO, – Seorang lelaki pinggir Kota Chicago secara tidak sengaja menembakkan paku sepanjang 8,25cm ke dalam tengkoraknya. Dante Autullo (34) tengah berada di dalam bengkelnya ketika sebuah pistol paku menembak dekat kepalanya. Tetapi dia tidak sadar bahwa paku tersebut masuk ke dalam otaknya sampai keesokan harinya, ketika dia mulai merasa mual. Saat dokter sukses mengeluarkan [...]

Siapa Sebenarnya Kim Dotcom, CEO Megaupload?

Posted on January 23 2012 by Tempo / IM

Sosok yang diburu itu bernama Kimble alias Kim Schmitz alias Kim Dotcom alias Kim Tim Jim Vestor. Perburuan selama hampir dua tahun itu membuat FBI meminta bantuan interpol menciduk CEO sekaligus pendiri Megaupload Ltd. perusahaan pengelola situs file sharingwww.megaupload.com itu di utara Auckland, Selandia Baru. Situs file sharing itu sendiri sudah ditutup Departemen Kehakiman Amerika, Kamis [...]

I Kept Warm by Burning Money: Climber Reveals How he Survived Two Days in Mountain Blizzard

Posted on January 21 2012 by NAM / IM

A seasoned mountaineer, who was lost for two days in a snowstorm on a mountainside, told rescuers he survived by burning dollar bills and dreaming of a sauna, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday on its online edition. Kim Yong-chun, 66, started a fire and first burned leaves – before resorting to the contents of his [...]

“The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right”

Posted on January 20 2012 by The White House / IM

This week, the President called for government reform through reorganization and a new Cabinet position, honored Martin Luther King, Jr., welcomed the Tuskegee airmen, the King of Jordan, and the 2011 World Series Champs, and traveled to the Magic Kingdom to unveil the latest “We Can’t Wait” action.   Print PDF This post was submitted [...]

Ohio farm has cows sleeping on waterbeds ( video)

Posted on January 20 2012 by CNN / IM

An Ohio farmer touts the benefits of buying waterbeds for his cows.             Print PDF This post was submitted by CNN / IM.

Kodak rolls into bankruptcy (video)

Posted on January 20 2012 by Al Jazeera / IM

US photographic film pioneer files for bankruptcy protection after years of failing to make a profit in digital market. Eastman Kodak, the US-based company which brought photography to the masses over a century ago, has filed for bankruptcy protection after years of failing to become a profitable seller of modern consumer products. The 130-year-old photographic film [...]

“Doing Business with Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s Largest Economy”

Posted on January 20 2012 by Mie Mie Joe Strickler / IM

Please join us for our monthly luncheon on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Wayne Forrest, President of the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, New York, NY will be our Guest Speaker. We are also pleased to have a special guest join us, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, Attache for Trade & Industry, Embassy of the Republic of [...]

Dilempar Bom Asap, Gedung Putih “Siaga 1”

Posted on January 19 2012 by Rikando Somba / SH

WASHINGTON –  Pasukan Khusus  Pengawal Presiden Barack Obama (Secret Service) menurunkan tim khusus untuk merespons pelemparan bom asap ke Gedung Putih, Selasa (17/1) malam waktu setempat atau Rabu pagi WIB. Saat bom dilemparkan, keluarga Obama tengah makan malam memperingati hari ulang tahun ibu negara, Michele Obama. Namun, mereka diminta untuk menunda kepulangan ke kediamannya karena [...]

A Look Behind the U.S. Drop in Illegal Immigration

Posted on January 19 2012 by Michelle Mittelstadt / NAM

Editor’s Note: A recent New York Times op-ed by Dowell Myers argues that we need to shift from an “immigration policy,” focused on border enforcement, to an “immigrant policy” focused on the integration of those who are already here. The argument is based on reports that illegal immigration to the United States has dropped dramatically. Michelle Mittelstadt, [...]

The President and First Lady Welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to the White House ( video)

Posted on January 18 2012 by The White House / IM

Today, the President and First Lady hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at the White House to congratulate the team on its World Series win last year. The Cardinals, who President Obama called “the greatest comeback team in the history of baseball,” made the playoffs after rallying from a ten and a half game deficit with [...]

4 Things you might not have known about your Cell Phone

Posted on January 18 2012 by Dr. Sophie C. Wong, / IM

Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it: FIRST (Emergency) The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and [...]

Helping American Businesses Succeed (video)

Posted on January 14 2012 by The White House / IM

President Obama discusses steps he’s taking to ensure that more goods and products stamped “Made in America” are sold in the United States and around the world.       Print PDF This post was submitted by The White House / IM.

Making it Easier to Do Business in America

Posted on January 13 2012 by The White House / IM

Today, President Obama announced a new plan that will make it easier to do business in America. There are currently six major federal departments or agencies that focus on business or trade: the U.S. Department of Commerce’s core business and trade functions, the Small Business Administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Export-Import Bank, the [...]

Page 2 of 9112345102030Last »