Fast and Efficient, Clean-Clean Without Toxic Substances

Do not waste money on cleaning products, because in fact many of which contain harmful content. The good news is, we can clean with non-toxic substance or non-toxic substances, coupled with time-saving bonus.Clean furniture and appliances often provoke us to take advantage of cleaner containing hazardous chemicals. Not only harmful to the body, certain chemicals often create damage to the material if used beyond measure.Currently, the risk can be reduced if we recognize harmless substances. This substance can be derived from spices or plants that can be found daily around us. For that, see how to clean furniture and home furnishings with no toxic substances are:Polished copper potCopper pot is so dull and dirty? Try using ketchup (tomato sauce bottles)! Acid in the tomatoes and vinegar is a great natural cleanser. How, apply ketchup to taste the pot. Let stand 10 minutes, then rinse. You will shine copper pots without harsh chemicals and do not need to be scrubbed.Clean dirty ovenDo not like the smell and the dirty steam from the oven? Mix 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons of Tang (powdered orange drink) and wipe the oven. Let stand 10 minutes, then wipe clean. Tang contains citric acid, which is a natural cleanser that helps dissolve the oil stains burn.Polishing with a tea garden toolsAnd rusty gardening tools you dirty looks? No need to buy special cleaners for rust. Use the following way cheaper; brewed a few pots of strong tea. Then, let the tea to cool, then pour into the bucket. The next step, soak a rusty garden tools for several hours or overnight. After that, wipe dry and clean. Tannic acid in tea has been cleaned of rust on your garden tools.

Do not underestimate Care Kitchen Knife

you are happy to cook would know how good it using a sharp kitchen knife. Various uses cutting can be done faster and work more efficiently.However, over time, the blade will dull too slowly. However, it also depends of how the treatment. As the primary tool for preparing food in the kitchen, proper treatment and care on the blade can make it more durable. There are several things you can do to treat it like the following:- Clean the blade after use with soap and warm water to remove any remaining dirt and stick to the maximum. After that, dry blades that are not easily corroded.- Hone the blade on a regular basis, to keep the curve angle. The traditional way is proven accurate, by rubbing it repeatedly on a rock or stone mortar until edges feel sharp again. Sharpen your knife blade in the direction of the wall to the corner sharpness ramps. The more sloping angle, the sharper the knife anyway.- Today the knife has a variety of variants with different designs for the need to cut that is also diverse. Use a knife according to their characteristics in order to keep its life long. For example, thin knife to slice the meat will be more easily damaged condition when used to cut pieces of hard meat or bone cutting. Using a knife in accordance with its function as well to keep the bolts on the knife to keep it in perfect condition that affects your comfort when using it.- Keep the knife in the drawer with a special sheath. If no gloves, you can use a paper hard and rigid enough to wrap it up. This avoids a collision with other objects which also can cause damage.- You should not store knives in a wooden box, given the wood can absorb water. This will result in the moist air and over time can cause deterioration of the blade. (ADT)

Gene Hackman OK After Fla. Bicycle Accident

Gene Hackman during "Runaway Jury" Press Conference at Wyndham Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, Sept. 19, 2003. (Avik Gilboa/Getty Images)

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MIAMI January 14, 2012 (AP)

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman was briefly hospitalized with bumps and bruises Friday after a pickup truck hit him from behind while he was riding a bicycle in the Florida Keys, his publicist said.

The 81-year-old Hackman was airlifted to a Miami hospital and released several hours later after routine tests, said publicist Susan Madore.

Hackman was riding without a helmet on an Islamorada street around 3 p.m. when the pickup hit him, throwing him onto the grassy shoulder, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. No charges were immediately reported.

During a career that has spanned five decades, Hackman has won two Academy Awards and been nominated for three others.

He took the Best Actor trophy for his portrayal of Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" in 1971 and the Best Supporting Actor award for "Unforgiven" in 1992.

He also was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his breakthrough role as Buck Barrow, Clyde Barrow's brother, in "Bonnie & Clyde" in 1967, as well as "I Never Sang for My Father" in 1970 and "Mississippi Burning" in 1988. Besides the Oscars, Hackman has won three Golden Globes and two BAFTAs.

Hackman is also widely known for playing Superman's archenemy Lex Luthor in three films.

Processing of Materials Used for New Housing

Many people assume, when renovating the house, then look and new forms can be obtained from the new material. In fact, it is not supposed to like it, because you can still optimize the use of secondhand materials or old, even much more efficient because it saves costs.Materials that previously attached to the old house, from roof to floor material you can use. Everything has the potential to be processed and applied to the design of a new home.However, you must be careful in choosing the material is used. The process is relatively longer than the collection of materials, storage, processing, installation, to maintenance. You also need to understand the characteristics of each of these waste materials. For example, if the material is durable, strong and resistant to weather.To be more confident, you can ask how good the quality of the old material on the architect or contractor. Here is a list of old material that you can use in your new home:Roof truss and roof tilesRoof coverings such as tile and sheet metal can be reused as a new roof covering. If you want another application, the former can be used as a cover tile walls of the house.When the treatment long roof frame of teak wood, camphor, and meranti done properly, then you can use it again. Other applications, when it is not possible to order, is to make it as a material for window frames door lisplank roof boards can also be reused as a coating material or cabinet door.Wall spaceThe bricks are generally strong, it can be removed, dismantled and then reused as a new filler wall. To the maximum, using the conditions are still intact and not cracked.You can use the back iron as reinforcement steel for the structure of the house. To ensure strength, ask the contractor you trust. While the frames and doors can be reused as the length function.Floor tilesFloor tiles basically you can use again as a floor or wall coverings. Recycling of ceramics will be more effective when a collection of pottery shards or pieces. These pieces are reassembled floor porch. You can process and use the old tiles as floor coverings and porch, dining room, or accent in the living room.Old furnitureYou can do the finishing again with a new coating or paint on wood furniture or scrap metal. The method of painting with systems furniture can duco or regular polish. You can combine the old furniture with new elements. Is an effective way to update old furniture retro look. For example, a classic chair is treated with a long piece of wood replaced feet new feet of iron.Utilizing the old furniture as an accessory space. For example, a bedside table lamp installation is processed into a corner. Or, as former sanitary toilet, sink, and bathtub pity if discarded, if the system is still good. You can remove the crust to give a solution of hydrochloric acid or other cleaning solutions. You can also modify the time by playing with the concept of sanitary interior.

Aji Santoso Gantikan Rahmad Darmawan

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Ketua Umum PSSI Djohar Arifin Husin (kanan) dan Asisten Pelatih Timnas U-23 Aji Santoso serta para pemain timnas U-23 saat berada di pendopo Kota Batu, Jawa Timur, Rabu (27/7/2011).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Koordinator timnas, Bob Hippy, akhirnya mengungkapkan siapa yang akan jadi suksesor Rahmad Darmawan sebagai pelatih timnas U-23. Sosok tersebut adalah Aji Santoso, asisten Rahmad ketika menangani timnas U-23 di ajang SEA Games.

Sebenarnya ada beberapa nama yang digadang-gadang untuk melatih "Garuda Muda". Selain Aji, ada nama Nil Maizar, Widodo Cahyono Putro, dan beberapa nama lain.

Bob mengungkapkan, alasan PSSI menunjukan Aji karena dia sebelumnya menjabat asisten Rahmad. Dia, kata Bob, tinggal meneruskan program yang telah diberikan oleh Rahmad. Selain itu, Aji tampaknya memaparkan program yang lebih menarik bagi PSSI.

"Aji menjadi pengganti Rahmad sebagai pelatih di Timnas U-23. Dia akan mulai jalankan tugas Januari nanti. Tapi, penunjukan ini masih akan kita bahas di rapat Exco (Komite Eksekutif). Exco rapat setelah tahun baru. Setelah itu, Aji baru bisa jalankan program," kata Bob ketika dihubungi wartawan, Senin (26/12/2011).

Tantangan pertama Aji sebagai pelatih timnas U-23 adalah Piala AFF Juni tahun depan. Meski persiapan akan terbilang minim, Bob menilai tak akan ada masalah. Lebih lanjut Bob mengatakan,Aji Santoso akan dibantu Widodo. Namun, Widodo masih harus menangani timnas U-21 untuk menghadapi kejuaraan Asia di Brunei pada bukan Februari.

Ferguson: Krisis Pun, MU Tetap Tangguh!

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Manajer Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, sangat bahagia timnya menang 5-0 atas Wigan Athletic, Senin (26/12/2011), meski dalam kondisi krisis pemain.

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Manajer Manchester United (MU), Sir Alex Ferguson, tak bisa menyembunyikan kebahagiaannya setelah timnya menundukkan Wigan Athletic 5-0, Senin (26/12/2011). Bukan hanya kemenangan besar yang membuat mereka kini memiliki nilai yang sama dengan Manchester City di puncak klasemen. Namun, MU tetap menunjukkan ketangguhannya meski dalam krisis.

MU memang dalam keadaan krisis. Sepuluh orang tak bisa tampil karena sakit dan cedera. Terutama di lini belakang, MU sangat kurang orang setelah Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, dan Rio Ferdinand cedera. Ferguson pun terpaksa memainkan Michael Carrick sebagai bek. Bahkan, Ezekiel Fryers yang kurang pengalaman un, terpaksa dimainkan pada babak kedua untuk menggantikan Jonathan Evans.

"Hasilnya sangat membahagiakan saya, mengingat 10 pemain kami harus absen. Kamu harus menunjukkan kekuatan hari ini. Kami harus berdiri dan beraksi, karena (formasi) ini sudah disiapkan beberapa hari sebelumnya," kata Ferguson kepada Sky Spors News.

Fergie lalu menceritakan, "Chris Smalling dan Phil Jones sakit. Kemudian Rio (Ferdinand) cedera punggung dalam latihan. Tadinya saya kira ia (Ferdinand) bisa main. Dia juga ingin bermain. Tapi, ketiga pemain ini akhirnya tak bisa bermain dan itu pukulan berat."

"Kami harus memulai berpikir tentang cara terbaik memasang empat bek. Saya sempat tergoda memainkan Rafael da Silva sebagai wing back kanan. Namun, akhirnya saya memilih Antonio Valencia karena lebih siap," tambahnya.

Pada pertandingan, Jonathan Evans akhirnya mengalami masalah. Dia pun harus diganti Ezekiel Fryers. Namun, bek tengah diberikan kepada Patrice Evra (biasanya bek kiri) untuk mendampingi Carrick.

"Ini mengkhawatirkan. Apalagi, empat bek ini baru kali ini dimainkan. Maka, saya sangat bahagia ternyata hasilnya memuaskan," ujar Fergie.

Bos Alfamart, dari Kios Menjadi 5.500 Minimarket

KOMPAS.com - Pekan lalu, Majalah Forbes merilis 40 orang terkaya di Indonesia. Meskipun kondisi perekonomian global sedang gonjang-ganjing, total kekayaan ke-40 orang kaya Indonesia tahun ini meningkat hingga 19 persen menjadi 85,1 miliar dollar AS.

Di antara ke 40 orang terkaya tersebut, ada beberapa orang yang merupakan wajah baru, diantaranya adalah Djoko Susanto, bos industri ritel PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya atau dikenal dengan nama Alfamart.

Kekayaan ayah dari 5 orang anak ini mencapai 1,040 miliar dollar AS atau Rp 9,36 triliun. Dari mana Djoko mendapatkan kekayaan tersebut? Berikut sepenggal perjalanan kesuksesan Djoko mulai dari merintis bisnisnya hingga menjadi salah satu orang terkaya di bumi Indonesia, seperti dikutip dari Forbes.

Umur 17 tahun, Djoko mulai mengambil alih kios milik orang tuanya di Pasar Arjuna, Jakarta. Saat itu, kios bernama Sumber Bahagia itu hanya menjual makanan, namun seiring dengan waktu, Djoko muda memutuskan untuk menjual rokok. Keputusan tersebut berjalan dengan baik, pembeli tidak hanya datang dari para perokok, tapi juga para pembeli grosiran dan ritel juga menjadi pelanggan.

Keberhasilan Djoko di bisnis rokok ini, rupanya menarik perhatian Putra Sampoerna, yang saat itu masih menjadi pemilik produsen rokok bermerk HM Sampoerna. Keduanya bertemu pada awal 1980an dan akhirnya pada tahun 1985 sepakat untuk membangun 15 kios sejenis di beberapa wilayah di Jakarta. Kerjasama tersebut sukses, sehingga menginspirasi keduanya untukl membuka supermarket Alfa Toko Gudang Rabat. Di tahun yang sama Djoko juga menjadi salah satu direktur distribusi dan penjualan Sampoerna yang semakin menjadi perusahaan maju.

Untuk menjangkau kalangan menengah ke bawah yang mencari harga murah dan kenyamanan, tahun 1994 keduanya membuka Alfa Minimart yang kemudian berganti nama menjadi Alfamart. "Saya tadinya akan menamakannya Sampoerna Mart, tapi kemudian memilih Alfa, yang sudah menjadi merk yang teruji dan dikenal," ungkap Djoko.

Kerjasama Djoko dengan Putra Sampoerna harus berakhir tahun dan 2005. Sampoerna menjual perusahan rokok dan anak perusahaannya termasuk 70 persen saham di Alfamart, kepada Philip Morris sebesar 5 miliar dollar AS.

Philip Morris sendiri ternyata tidak tertarik bermain di sektor ritel, sehingga perusahaan asal Amerika Serikat ini pun menjual saham Alfamart kepada Djoko dan Northstar. Tahun lalu Djoko membeli Northstar, sehingga membuatnya menjadi pemegang 65 persen saham. Keputusannya dinilai sebagai langkah yang cerdas, karena saham peritel ini melonjak dua kali lipat dalam 12 bulan terakhir dan empat kali lipat dalam dua tahun terakhir. Hal ini mendorong Djoko masuk ke dalam jajaran miliuner dunia, sekaligus menjadi orang terkaya baru di Indonesia.

Djoko yang beberapa tahun lalu menjual bisnis supermarketnya, ternyata masih nyaman dengan minimart. Penjualan sektor ini tumbuh rata-rata dari 15 persen menjadi 20 persen setahun. Alfamart yang saat ini memiliki 5.500 toko dengan melayani hampir 2 juta orang konsumen per hari dan memperkerjakan lebih dari 57.000 karyawan, memimpin transformasi dari toko pinggir jalan menjadi minimart modern dengan barang-barang pilihan berharga sama bahkan lebih baik.

Tahun 2012 Alfamart berencana membuka 800 outlet lagi. "Minimarket ini selalu dituduh menghambat pasar tradisional. Padahal, apa yang dilakukan minimarket adalah mendorong pasar tradisional untuk meningkatkan pelayanan mereka," pungkas Djoko.
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