Secretary of State and Chairman of the Arab League to Discuss ISIS

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State John Kerry United States and the Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi to discuss the Islamic state ISIS on Saturday (6/9).

The Arab League is due to hold a ministerial meeting in Cairo on Sunday (7/9) to discuss the rapid changes in the region.

Kerry and Al-Arabi talks about the need for the Arab League and its members perform a hard stance in the coalitions in the face of ISIS, said a senior official State Department.

They also talked about the importance of decisive action to stop the flow of foreign fighters, blocking the financial resources ISIS and against incitement, "the official added.

Both leaders agreed Iraq was at the forefront in the fight against ISIS. Iraq, the United States, as well as the countries of the region and the international community must work together to help Iraq in the face of this threat.

Iraq previously welcomed President Barack Obama's plan to form an international coalition to face the militant group.

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Jokowi, Mega and JK Gather at Dharmawangsa

Jakarta - President elect Joko Widodo (Jokowi) with coriander PDIP Megawati came to Dharmawangsa, South Jakarta. They came together to attend the PDIP faction struggles friendship. 

Pantuan AFP on Sunday (07/09/2014), Jokowi with Megawati rose black Lexus partial plate B 1 PDI towards Dharmawangsa. Both arrived at the hotel at 11:30 pm. 

Besides Jokowi and Mega, was also attended by the Chairman of the House PDIP faction in Puan Maharani and Vice President Jusuf Kalla elected (JK). Besides them, there were also some members of the Transitional Housing Team and the PDI-P cadres. 

Unfortunately, journalists are not allowed into the event this friendship. "Not allowed in," said one front paspampers Ballroom Dharmawangsa. 

Not yet known, what was said president and vice president elected with coriander PDIP in the friendship event.

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Defeat Hamilton Rosberg to Conquer Pole

Monza - Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton continued good performance in the free practice session by grabbing pole position. His teammate, Nico Rosberg was behind Valtteri Bottas followed. 

In the qualifying session at the Circuit Monza, Italy on Saturday (09/06/2014) night local time, Hamilton had his time in the third kualifkasi with 1 minute 24,109 seconds after devouring 20 laps. 

Rosberg had to postpone his mission occupies a leading position in the race for the eighth time as 0.2 seconds behind Hamilton. 

In the second row, Bottas will be coupled with team-mate Felipe Massa who finished fourth. While the McLaren duo of Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen start from the third row after completing the session in fifth and sixth. 

Received disappointing results Ferrari, Fernando Alonso, who had to start the race in seventh place ahead of Sebastian Vettel and teammate Daniel Ricciardo. Sergio Perez starting from position 10. 

Italian GP Qualifying Results:

1 Lewis Hamilton of Britain Mercedes-Mercedes 1m 24.109s
2 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes 1m 24.383s
Valtteri Bottas Finland 3.-Mercedes 1m 24.697s Williams
Brazilian Felipe Massa 4.-Mercedes 1m 24.865s Williams
5. Kevin Magnussen of Denmark McLaren-Mercedes 1m 25.314s
6. Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1m 25.379s
7 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 25.430s
8 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull-Renault 1m 25.436s
9 Daniel Ricciardo of Australia Red Bull-Renault 1m 25.709s
Sergio Perez Mexico 10 Force India-Mercedes 1m 25.944s
11. Daniil Kvyat Russia Toro Rosso-Renault 1m 26.070s *
12. Finland's Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 26.110s
Jean-Eric Vergne 13. France Toro Rosso-Renault 1m 26.157s
14. Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India-Mercedes 1m 26.279s
15. Adrian Sutil Germany Sauber-Ferrari 1m 26.588s
16. Esteban Gutierrez Mexico Sauber-Ferrari 1m 26.692s
17.Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado 17th Lotus-Renault 1m 27.520s
18.Romain Grosjean France Lotus-Renault 1m 27.632s
19.Caterham Japan Kamui Kobayashi 19th-Renault 1m 27.671s
20.Jules Bianchi France 20.-Ferrari 1m 27.738s Marussia
21.Briton Max Chilton 21.-Ferrari 1m 28.247s Marussia
22. Marcus Ericsson Sweden Caterham-Renault 1m 28.562s

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Amigdalin, Substance At Apple Seeds Dangerous Enough

Science

Most nutritionists recommend that you eat with the skin. This is because the skin of apples contain fiber which is beneficial for the body. Nevertheless there is a part of the apple that you should not eat, the seeds. 

Apple seeds contain substances amigdalin. These substances can be converted into toxic hydrogen cyanide. However, if it is consumed only in small quantities, the toxin effects of apple seeds are also very small. 

Avoid Chewing Apple Seed 

In addition to apples, there are some other pieces that also contains amigdalin, such as plum, peach, quince and almond. 

Amigdalin existing levels in apple fruit is small, moreover, the substance coming out if the seeds chewed well. 

Amigdalin glycoside is a toxin the which when combined with digestive enzymes to produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that is equivalent to the Cylon B. The toxins are also used in the mass murder in the concentration camps of World War II when it took place

However, fruit or fruit that contains seeds amigdalin can be processed to get rid of toxic substances, for example, is cassava. 

Cassava contains cyanogen is very high, but these substances can be processed into tapioca flour. The cooking process can make cyanogen cassava becomes harmless. Likewise with almonds, which can also be removed by a similar process. 

Amigdalin which has been converted into hydrogen cyanide can be dangerous because these substances will decrease the performance of the red blood cells to carry oxygen. Although the body can dispose of small amounts of hydrogen cyanide, but if a large amount, then it could be fatal. 

People who are at risk of hydrogen cyanide poisoning headaches, palpitations rapidly, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and trembling. It could even be serious when hydrogen cyanide comes in large amounts, can cause coma, shortness of breath, lung damage, low blood pressure, and even death. 

Back again to the problem of apples, you do not have to worry about amigdalin substance contained in the seeds. If you do not accidentally eat the apple seeds, then it will not make you poisoning. 

However, as much as possible you should avoid chewing apple seeds. To be safe, cut the apple into sections, and then remove the seeds, and then eat the fruit. 

This also applies if you want to blend the apples to make juice or jam, do not forget to throw the seeds first.

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Conditions and the Upstream Oil and Gas Investment Opportunities

Until now, Indonesia has become one of the investment in oil and gas. The potential wealth of existing oil and gas upstream and downstream, the main attraction of investors. For the upstream oil and gas, there are some conditions and an attractive investment opportunity that is not diekplorasinya entire hydrocarbon basins, especially in eastern Indonesia. 

"The potential is still large in eastern Indonesia, but the data is still very limited," said Director General of Oil and Mineral Resources Ministry Evita H. Legowo on IATMI Symposium at the Hotel Indonesia Kempinsi. 

Conditions and other opportunities are a number of hydrocarbon reserves have not been developed due to the economic factors, old field application of EOR technology provide opportunities and high demand for domestic gas consumption. 

Other opportunities are the optimization of the use of the cooperation contract service contract in the business of oil and gas blocks and planned use of gross production contract for oil and gas cooperation contract. 

In addition, an attractive fiscal terms such as tax reimbursements, there is no cost ceiling, fix split during the term of the contract (permanent split) as well as the results and the first 3 years of investment commitments based upon the geological conditions and regions. 

"We are trying not to be too rigid in providing investment commitments in the first 3 years. It really consider the condition of the oil and gas blocks, "Evita said. 

For example, the results for the conventional oil and gas oil is usually 85:15, for frontier areas, high-risk areas can be reached 65:35. Similarly to the results of the gas that is usually 70:30, 60:40 can achieve. For results on conventional CBM 60:40, 55:45 can achieve.

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Jokowi Group vs Indonesia Terrific Value KMP Increasingly Dynamic

Group-Joko Widodo Jusuf Kalla claimed, the fight Coalition Red White (KMP) and the Indonesian Coalition in the House of Representatives Terrific increasingly dynamic.

The fight was very visible with some discussion MD3 Act, Rules and the last bill bill on local elections (elections).

"If we see some events ranging discussion and decision-making MD3 Law, Rule bill, the election, I think indeed, the dynamics that occur very affected by the election. Given the KMP and the Great Indonesia is very visible at all. When this continues, the political dynamics post-inauguration Jokowi JK, I think it more dynamic, "said DPP Chairman Hanura, Sarifuddin Sudding on Friday.

Kubu Jokowi also ask and hope Coalition Red White (KMP) does not perform the steps which aim impede the course of the next administration.

"We hope, KMP perform an action, say hamper the work programs Jokowi-JK is indeed to people's needs, hopefully we did not expect. KMP We do not expect not impede the course of Jokowi-JK government," said Chairman of the Hanura Party .

He instead asks NMC to come together to think about the interests of the people. "Let us consider both the interests of the Indonesian people, do not think that ignoring the interests of the public interest," he hoped.

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Somalia's Al-Shebab alert after leader killed

Mogadishu (AFP) - Somalia's government warned on Saturday that Al Shebab rebels in the country is planning a series of counterattacks after their leader was killed earlier this week confirmed the air strike the United States. 

"Security agencies received information that suggests the Al Shebab is planning for attacks against medical facilities, educational centers and government facilities," said National Security Minister Kalif Ahmed ereg told reporters. 

"Security forces ready to avenge their attacks and we urge people to help security forces to face violence," he said, adding, however, "we congratulate the people of Somalia" for the death of the leader of Al Shabaab, Ahmed Abdi Godane. 

On Friday, the Pentagon confirmed that Godane, the leader of a group linked to Al Qaeda in Africa, was killed in an attack Monday. 

Godane has been fighting to overthrow the country's government supported the international community, carried out a wave of bombings and assassinations. 

Godane, 37 years old, reported practicing in Afghanistan with the Taliban. He has led the transformation of the group of local rebels became a regional guerrilla threat. Al Shebab melanmcarkan attacks in countries that contribute to the African Union force in Somalia fighting. 

He claimed responsibility for the July 2010 bombings in Kampala, Uganda's capital city, which killed 74 people, and is also believed to have been the mastermind behind the attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, in September 2013 At least 67 people were killed in a four-day siege. 

Meanwhile, the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta Saturday expressed gratitude to the United States for the killing of Godane, who is responsible for the massacre at the mall. 

In a statement, President Kenyatta said the death of the leader of Al Shebab was "meneyediakan one small step closure" for the victims of the siege. 

"A year ago this month, armed terrorists entered the Westgate mall and commit crimes in the territory of Kenya," Kenyatta said. 

"Godane ... led the plan, and was responsible for the attack on Westgate. His death is a cruel memory that those who live by the sword will perish by the sword," he added, as quoted by AFP. 

"We are indebted to the United States, and the soldiers, thank you profusely for an end to the career and Godane destruction, and ultimately allow us to begin the healing process," he said, which promised "to stand in solidarity with the victims row attack Westgate, because death gives closure of small steps. "

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New Sanctions Russian criticism of the European Union

Russia warned it will react if the EU imposes new economic sanctions against him over the situation in Ukraine. 

"In connection with the new list of sanctions from the European Union, if passed, no doubt there will be a reaction from our side," according to the Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Saturday (6/9). 

Moscow criticized the European Union to design tougher sanctions despite a ceasefire agreed in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. With the announced new sanctions that will apply from Monday, the EU leadership "send signal direct support to the warring parties in Kiev, which is not happy with the results in Minsk meeting," the statement said. 

"Instead of looking for ways to hurry to hurt the economies of their own countries and Russia, the European Union works better support economic revival Donbass region of eastern Ukraine," added the Foreign Ministry. 

From Brussels / Newport, Wales, Reuters news agency reported the European Union introduced a number of new economic sanctions for Russia - including restrictions on loans for Moscow-owned Rosneft oil company and as a subsidiary of energy giant Gazprom-- Friday (5/9) . 

Despite this, the European Union opened the possibility to revoke the sanctions if Moscow is willing to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and obey the ceasefire agreement. 

In addition to limiting the loan, the EU also froze the assets of 24 Russian citizens residing in the member states at the same time prohibiting them from entering European territory. 

"The ambassador to address a number of sanctions for individuals and a number of sectors of the Russian economy began Monday. Russians must abide by a cease-fire if it wants the lifting of sanctions," said a senior EU diplomat who follows negotiations told Reuters.

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Problem Mafia Gas, PDIP: Jokowi Know Who Mafia Son, Grandson Mafia

Jakarta - Member of Commission VII of PDIP Dewi Aryani said, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) would certainly consider carefully who's going to sit in the cabinet. 

"Mr. Jokowi the minister who wants to work. He also must know who the mafia, mafia grandchildren, he was not blind to the conditions around it," said Dewi in Jakarta, Saturday (6/9). 

In some polls and websites about prospective cabinet filler Jokowi-JK outstanding number of potential names as minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. Among other things, member of Commission XI of the PDIP faction Budimanta Arif. 

Then the former director general of the Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry Sumiarso Lulu, a former minister of mines and energy Indonesia in the Development Reform Cabinet Kuntoro Mangunsubroto. 

Then, Head of BP Migas Raden Priyono the period 2008-2013, to the Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Mineral (Apemindo), Poltak Sitanggang. (source from: www.republika.co.id)

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Plan SBY After Later No Longer Be President

Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono berbagi cerita tentang rencananya setelah kelak tak lagi menjadi presiden. Dalam peluncuran buku SBY dan Kebebasan Pers, Presiden menyebutkan ada rencana masa depannya yang tak jauh-jauh pula dari pers.

"Ada yang tanya setelah tak lagi jadi presiden saya mau apa. Ini tidak mudah. Saya terus berdiskusi dengan Bu Ani," kata Presiden Yudhoyono, Jumat (5/9/2014) malam. "Kadang-kadang, ingin buka nasi goreng, (atau) berkebun. Mungkin setelah jeda saya juga akan menulis kolom."

SBY mengaku mendapat banyak tawaran agar tetap eksis. Beberapa di antaranya, sebut dia, berasal dari pemimpin di luar negeri. Namun, dia mengaku masih mempertimbangkan tawaran-tawaran itu. "Yang pasti, insya Allah saya masih menjadi rakyat Indonesia," kata dia.

Pada akhir sambutannya, Presiden SBY pun menitipkan pesan kepada kalangan pers. Dia menilai kritik boleh saja dilakukan terhadap siapa pun pemimpin Indonesia. Namun, dia mengingatkan agar pers jangan sampai membenci seorang pemimpin. 
"Jangan pernah membenci pemimpin yang akan datang karena pemimpin kita apa pun keterbatasannya ingin berbuat yang terbaik untuk bangsa. Kadang-kadang ada badai hujan, panas, terik, tetapi dia terus bekerja untuk memberikan yang terbaik," tutur SBY.

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