Japan: Bitcoin is not the currency

The Japanese government said that Bitcoin is not the currency but some types of transactions using the virtual payment unit should be taxed.

" If there are transactions and income, it is a natural thing ... to the finance ministry to consider how the transaction could be taxed," the minister said the cabinet secretary Yoshihida Suga.
Japan also said the bank could not provide Bitcoin Click the product to the customer.
The Government sought to determine the volume and value of total Bitcoin in circulation worldwide.

China ban

Some estimates suggest that the global market for Bitcoin, a virtual currency that is created or "mined" via the complex computer algorithms reach U.S. $ 7 billion.

Countries and tax authorities to rack my brain how to set it up. There are those who consider Bitcoin as a way to prevent tax Click or launder money.

Russia has declared as illegal Bitcoin transactions, even China has banned banks Bitcoin and U.S. trade deal has also been invited to do the same.

Singapore has set a tax on trade Bitcoin and use it to pay for services, after stating Bitcoin as goods rather than currency.

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Facebook Acquisition above WhatsApp Request Canceled

Facebook has agreed to acquire the messaging service WhatsApp worth USD 19 billion , the process is not final because it is still awaiting approval from regulators . But a privacy agency requested that the acquisition was blocked .

Institute of Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Center for Digital Democracy ( EPIC ) cast a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission regulators in the United States , which called for the acquisition of Facebook to WhatsApp investigated . Therefore , suspicion would collect Facebook user data WhatsApp for business interests .

" Users rely on WhatsApp WhatsApp to maintain the privacy of their communications . Complaint we requested that the FTC investigate whether there are privacy protection WhatsApp to protect user data from Facebook , " said Julia Horwitz of EPIC .

If Facebook is collecting the data WhatsApp later , then it was regarded as a dirty business practices . So EPIC expect if the FTC approved the acquisition of Facebook on WhatsApp , it must be ensured WhatsApp user data will not be accessed by Facebook .

Facebook Party itself directly respond to the complaint . They try to assert that the user's privacy WhatsApp WhatsApp remains a priority and will remain an independent company .

" As we have said repeatedly , WhatsApp will operate as a separate company and will honor the commitment to privacy and security , " the statement quoted Facebook's Reuters on Friday ( 07/03/2014 )

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Sultan HB X: 2014 President Should Never Javanese

Jakarta - Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X said the president's 2014 General Election results should not Javanese. According to him, most important, a character who would become president should be close to the people.

"Most importantly, how he 'll close and devoted to the people," Sultan said when met after the book review Sultan HB IX : Inspiring Leader Prophetic works Parni Hadi and Nasyith Majidi at the Islamic Book Fair, Jakarta, Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

Sultan said the Indonesian leader to be sincere in effect for the people. Ideal criteria of a leader by the Sultan could hold the mandate, clean, and honest. He also said a leader must have the courage to say no to anything that is detrimental to the people and nation. Tribe, said the Sultan, was a major factor for the people of Indonesia consists of various ethnic groups.

When asked about the best candidate at this time, the Sultan refused to name." I am not entitled to judge these people," King said Ngayogyakarta the Sultanate. He said the public should wait for the results of legislative elections on 9 April 2014 before determining which presidential candidate will be selected.

Election of the president and vice president will be held on July 9, 2014. A number of political parties already have a candidate that will be carried as a presidential candidate. Golkar, for example, thrust Bakrie. The Gerindra carrying Prabowo.

Written By : Sundari

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Get ready to Punish Political Parties

Bengkulu - Members of the Provincial Election Commission of Bengkulu, Zainan Sagiman, stating the general election (election) is an opportunity for the public to judge parties by their poor performing. "The opportunity to punish people who are not either party by not re-select a candidate (member) legislature," he said, Monday, March 3, 2014.

According to him, this time, do not choose the alias into a white group (non-voters) are not appropriate to be used as a public punishment against the people's representatives. Appropriate punishment, he said, is to choose candidates for the legislature is considered better. "If people are no longer participating, meaning it has betrayed the country, betrayed the people mean well," he said.

He claimed the fatwa approving study Indonesian Ulema Council ( MUI ), which agreed that the non-voters in the city of Padang forbidden in 2009. Therefore, elections in the Islamic view is an attempt to choose a leader or representative who meets the conditions ideal for the realization of our goals in accordance with the aspirations of the people and the interests of the nation.

Member MUI Fatwa Commission, Aminudin Jacob, reminding people to use their right to vote. When not using the right to vote, the people sinned. "Why is it haram abstentions? Due to the non-voters means that leaders have let the quality is not good and it is not to lead this country," he said in Bengkulu yesterday.

Write By : Phesi Ester Julikawati

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10 'Weapons' New Microsoft Office 2013

Microsoft Office has always released their new program each year so that a force Microsoft to strengthen its position as king of the PC software.

For this year, Office 2013 brings a variety of new features and give a fresh new look , such as the following reviews are quoted from PCWorld :

1 . The new interface
In accordance with the Modern ( Metro ) Interface Microsoft introduced through Windows 8, Office 2013 also has a similar interface so that you will be able to find compatibility between Windows 8 and the new Office. Varied shades of colors that exist in previous versions of Office can no longer be found in the latest version. Microsoft to replace the shade and the colors with a more minimalist design, flat but firm. With a minimalist color, you can be expected to focus on jobs, not on flashy colors in the bar.

2 . Start Screens
Each application in Office 2013 has a start screen with different colors: blue for Word, green for Excel, for PowePoint orange, green for Publisher. When opening Word, for example, the start screen will display a list of recent documents that you access. You can then select the blank document or use the template provided, to find a template online or open a document stored on your hard drive or on SkyDrive folder.

3 . Integration with SkyDrive
Microsoft designed Office 2013 as an application that is integrated with cloud storage. In the event that Microsoft provides SkyDrive and SharePoint. You can use this option if you want to share documents online with others. If you choose to use SkyDrive, details of your account will appear in the upper left - corner, either on the app screen and start screen for each application. By clicking on the account details you can switch accounts once set. When you save a document, worksheet, or presentation, by default the application will save it to SkyDrive account, but of course you can easily change it to local disk.

4 . Synchronization with other devices
When you save a document in Office 2013 in the cloud, then the document can later be accessed through different devices. You can access it either via computer, tablet or via webapps. In this case Microsoft has upgraded webapps for Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint with a new look.

5 . touchscreen support
Office 2013 is a software that supports your activities in both desktop and tablet computers. That is, you can use a mouse and keyboard, but also be able to operate Office 2013 through touchsreen a tablet. To select whether to use a desktop or a tablet, you need to first set. Click on button 'Touch Mode' in the Quick Access Toolbar, right next to the logo of the application. Afterwards ribbon toolbar will show a variety of icons for easy access using your fingers on the tablet screen.

6 . Edit PDF
If the older version of Microsoft Office you can only save documents in the PDF file but can not edit them in the PDF in Office 2013 then you can do two things with ease. In addition to saving a Word file to a PDF, you can also edit the file in PDF. Once edited in Office 2013, you can save it back to docx bentux or directly into a PDF.

7 . Task Panes in PowerPoint format
PowerPoint in Office 2013 provide important improvements so that you can format the picture, flat wake and other objects more easily. Simply right-click on an image and select Format Picture Format Picture then it will open a new task pane. In it there is a range of options that you can choose to format the image.

8 . Make the chart easier
Office Excel 2013 provides tools that let you create charts or charts, much easier than previous versions of Excel. To create a chart, you simply select the data you want and then click Insert - > Recommended Chart. In it you can see a variety of options to make the charts, including the choice of line, bar, pie charts, etc. Click one to see the preview and after you select it will display a small icon bebera, located outside of. By clicking on this icon you will be able to access the chart element that you just created, such as style, color also the data in the chart.

9 . image Options
Office 2013 gives a new look to the Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook. Some new icons on the Insert tab on the ribbon toolbar you can use to insert the image either from a PC or an online source. You can also choose a picture from within the Office Clipart provided online, via Bing search or from your collection in SkyDrive or Flickr.

10 . account Login
Backstage View can be accessed from all the applications in Office 2013. From there you can log into SkyDrive or change accounts. You can also see a list of connected services, such as Twitter and Facebook. Or if you want, you can add another account, such as LinkedIn and the new SkyDrive. Office Updates provide information about the status of any updates available. By clicking on the Update Options then you can disable or enable updates and see the update history in Office 2013.

That's 10 new features provided in Microsoft Office 2013. If you are attracted to, you can choose one of the versions of Office 2013.

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Samsung Let Slip Announced Galaxy Tab 4

Too many products offered in the adjacent, Samsung accidentally announced the Galaxy Tab 4. This slipped incident occurred when South Korean companies advertise Gear Fit.

Shown in advertising Gear Fit, Samsung includes information which devices are compatible with the gadgetnya wearable. In this list, it appears the Galaxy Tab 4. As a result, indirectly confirming the rumors Samsung.

As quoted from Tech Radar, Wednesday ( 03/05/2014 ) , the list was also revealed that the Galaxy tab 4 will have three versions of the size of the 7 inch, 8 inch, and 10.1 inch. Reveal this information also at the same time agreed that the Galaxy Tab 4 will be available prior to, or at the same time with the Fit Gear availability around April.

Previously, the leaked specs of Samsung's latest tablet circulating in the list of FCC ( Federal Communications Commission ). Millet has a code name, this tablet is touted measures 8 inches.

Based on the description of the FCC, the brain will be embedded quad core 1.2 GHz processor. It is not known what the processor will be used, but many suspect will use Exynos.

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Intel Seriously Working On Smartwatch

Seriously working smartwatch, Intel acquires maker of smart watches. Basis Science, thus the name of the smartwatch purchased intel in exchange for USD 150 . The current base 7% market wearable fitness tracker .

The company's products are the delight of the named base health tracker watch. Watches the health of your feet measure how many steps per day, the amount of calories burned, sleep quality and heart rate.

Intel took a bold step when it announced its foray into the smart watch market. But Intel has not said when exactly smartwatch intel hero will be present.

Previously, Intel had to pick a designer Nike and Oakley for these new products. Nike and Oakley are not necessarily familiar through sports apparel products and accessories prestigious them .

With the intervention of the two designers of this company, Intel wants to bring smartwatch with stylish design and cool that characterized the Nike and Oakley.

Intel designers who towed it was Steve Holmes, who worked on the Nike FuelBand, a bracelet that is popular sporty digital. The other one is Hans Moritz. He led the development of Oakley Airwave, ski goggles for embedded interactive display .

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