Gaji Pesepakbola Meroket, City Lampaui MU

Author: yahoo.com

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Liputan6.com, London: Manchester United mengumumkan besarnya anggaran rutin gaji pemain. Dari laporan pembukuan tahunan yang diinformasikan, total pengeluaran pembayaran gaji pemain mencapai 131,7 juta pound (Rp 1,84 triliun).
Jumlah tersebut ternyata di bawah anggaran milik Manchester City. Klub kaya mendadak milik saudagar Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mansour, mengalokasikan 133,3 juta pound (Rp 1,86 triliun). Posisi pertama masih ditempati Chelsea yang mencatat 142 juta pound (Rp 1,98 triliun). Total pengeluaran gaji tertinggi keempat ditempati Arsenal dengan 110 juta pound (Rp 1,54 triliun).
Anggaran gaji pemain di MU mencapai 46 persen dari total pengeluaran klub. Itu artinya mereka merupakan pencatat rasio terendah di antara klub-klub Liga Premier lainnya. Arsenal di urutan kedua untuk tingkat efisiensi ini dengan 49 persen, sedangkan pengeluaran gaji pemain City melebihi total pendapatan klub.
Rasio gaji berbanding pengeluaran ini merupakan salah satu indikator sehatnya posisi keuangan klub. Oleh sebab itu MU pede (percada diri) mereka akan lolos dari aturan UEFA menyoal kesehatan finansial klub, walaupun mereka masih memiliki tunggakan utang menumpuk sejak diakuisisi keluarga Glazer pada 2005.
CEO MU David Gill menyampaikan, MU masih memiliki kemampuan menghadirkan para pemain bintang. Pernyataan Gill sekaligus meredam anggapan Wayne Rooney pekan lalu. Namun, menurut Gill, setiap klub memiliki kebijakan sendiri-sendiri. Dan MU cenderung memilih menginvestasikan uangnya untuk pemain muda.
"Setiap klub punya kebijakan dan itu hak prerogatif masing-masing. Yang pasti benar, kami masih memiliki kemampuan bersaing dengan tim lain," kata Gill. MU sejauh ini mengoleksi gelar Liga Premier yang sama banyaknya dengan Chelsea, tiga trofi, sejak klub London barat itu dimiliki Roman Abramovich.(DIM/The Sun)

Akankah Miyabi Ke Jakarta??

Author: yahoo.com

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Heboh nian ranah Twitter Minggu (24/10) malam. Dari mulut ke mulut, eh, dari satu akun Twitter ke yang lainnya, tersebar kabar bahwa Maria Ozawa alias Miyabi--bintang panas Jepang yang diblokir sebuah ormas, yang karya-karyanya menjadi incaran departemen pimpinan Tifatul Sembiring untuk diblokir--datang ke sebuah tempat di Jakarta!
Bukan sembarang kabar burung biru ala Twitter, tapi disertai juga upaya pembuktian. Awalnya adalah tweet dari sebuah akun terproteksi, yang isinya adalah ekspresi kehebohan bertemu Miyabi di Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. Tweet itu lalu disusul sebuah foto tiga perempuan--salah satunya Miyabi. (Update: Sayang sekali, foto itu tak bisa kami muat lagi di sini atas permintaan pemilik foto.)
Agaknya, tweet dari akun terproteksi itu terlampau berharga untuk tak disebarkan. Maka, minimal salah satu dari pengikut akun terproteksi itu meretweet-nya, melanggar tujuan dibuatnya mode tweet terproteksi oleh Twitter. Apa boleh buat, tersebar luaslah hal itu.
Menelusuri berbagai tweet, agaknya tempat foto Miyabi itu adalah di Social House, sebuah restoran mewah di Grand Indonesia. Restoran itu, melalui akun Twitter, menjawab komentar tentang datangnya Miyabi itu dengan, "Welcome Miyabi! :p"
Nah, ikon emosi di belakang jawaban itu memang bisa multitafsir. Tapi, bila Miyabi memang betul datang ke Jakarta, artinya kebobolanlah ormas yang mengklaim akan mencegat si bintang panas bila datang ke sini.
Seorang pegawai di restoran mewah tadi menuturkan, Miyabi memang datang ke Social House sekitar pukul 16.30, Minggu sore. Rupanya, kedatangannya itu tak diumumkan sebelumnya kepada para pekerja maupun tetamu lainnya. Miyabi datang memenuhi undangan kenalannya, yang tak perlulah identitasnya disebutkan di sini.
Terlepas dari tujuan Miyabi datang ke Jakarta (ia pernah bermain di sebuah film berjudul 'Menculik Miyabi', yang lantas menimbulkan gejolak penolakan sebelum syuting film dimulai), Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Tifatul Sembiring, Senin (25/10), kembali meminta dukungan untuk menggunting pornografi di internet. "Gerakan nasional internet sehat dan aman, termasuk dari pornografi, mohon didukung. Jangan diledek," kata Tifatul. Ia menambahkan, "Kami melarang, malah artisnya didatangkan..."

Seven Steps in Getting There From Here

by Nancy R. Smith

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These suggestions are intended to supplement, not replace, any individual faith disciplines you already practice, such as daily Bible reading, Buddhist meditation, Islamic prayer or Jewish devotional practice. Spend time in quiet reflection, preferably daily. Listen to your inner being. Here are some suggestions:

1. You may listen best by sitting in silent meditation and contemplation or by taking a quiet walk through nature or by listening to inspiring music.

2. Pay attention to your physical body. What is your body trying to tell you? What is out of synch between you and your environment?

Does your neck hurt? Who or what is your “pain in the neck?” How can you be your authentic self with this annoying person or situation?

Is your stomach tied in knots? What is causing fear in your life and how is that fear preventing you from living authentically?

Do you have a headache? Is it stress? What can you do to avoid, alleviate, or deal with that stress?

3. Keep a record of this daily listening. If you write comfortably, keep a journal as part of our daily routine. No one has to see it but you. Remember to include things you are thankful for every day. Perhaps sketching or painting is a more flowing expression for you—not everything has to be put into words.

4. Review your journal (or art or whatever you do) at least monthly. You will be amazed at the insights you will gain about yourself.

5. Share your life’s journey with others beyond your immediate family. You will find that close friends, members of you faith community, or students in a continuing education class are likely to share some of the questions and situations that you yourself face in daily life and work.

6. Start a workplace or community series on Workplace Spirituality. Your group can decide whether to focus on mutual support and discussion, bring in speakers who deal with different aspects of Workplace Spirituality, or study ethical issues.

7. Be willing to seek help. Consult with a physician if you experience signs of agitation or clinical depression or if you experience uncontrollable rage.
   
   Talk with a therapist if you need help with personal problems and/or your relationships. Find a spiritual director (sometimes called a spiritual guide or spiritual friend) or a coach to help you listen to God on your spiritual journey.

Time and reflection are crucial to developing the spiritual traits that come from your experience of awe and mystery before God. Inner reflection is necessary to discovering both your limits and your unique gifts. Peace and blessings on your journey!

25 Office Organizing Tips

By Janet Taylor

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1) Clean out each desk drawer, to free up even more valuable storage space. 

2) Clear off the top of your desk, then wipe off the surface of the desktop.

3) Keep essential items on your desktop (computer, phone, fax, card file).

4) If you work with more than one person create an in box for each person.

5) Have a master to-do list for each day at your desk.

6) Pre-Sort the mail.  To-File, To-Read, To-Contact(write or call).

7) Use a variety of containers to organize office supplies, paper clips and pens.

8) Use a variety of desktop organizers or trays to organize papers that come across your desk.

9) Create a separate drawer for personal paperwork, items, etc.

10) Use storage boxes to store dated files.

11) Purchase Magazine boxes to store booklets, magazines, catalogs you want to keep.

12) Create a file for magazine articles or scan them into your computer.

13) Filing system should be simple easy and manageable.

14) Color-coding your files makes it faster to find information.

15) Do not over stuff folders.  It may be time to toss some of the information in the folder .

16) Never overload filing drawer.  It will make it difficult to retrieve information in the drawers.

17) Sub-divide larger files with interior file folders.

18) Tab hanging file folders in the front. 

19) Return calls in batches.  Leave specific messages and the time you called if the person you’re trying to reach isn’t available.

20) Empty workspace of everything but the project you’re working on to cut down on distractions.

21) Keep an assortment of all-occasion cards and stamps in your desk.

22) Keep takeout menus from favorite restaurants so you can  order ahead and pick up dinner on your way home.

23) When using more than one checking account, color coded checks are an easy way to identify each account.

24) At the end of each project or event, organize paperwork and file or store it.

25) Straighten desk at the end of the day and especially at the end of the week so that you can start each morning with a clear desk.

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Employee Satisfaction at Risk

by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia

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Employee attitudes and behaviors show surprising similarities from one country to another. Trends observed in one country are also seen in other countries around the world.

A recent survey of employees in the Information Technology industry in India was reported in the Mumbai Mirror. The industry is still attractive as a career, with hardware professionals and marketing professionals more satisfied than those specializing in software. In spite of the industry’s popularity, the survey results indicate that employee satisfaction is decreasing. The overall employee satisfaction index has dropped by about 11 percent as compared to last year (from 77.8 percent in 2005 to 69.2 percent this year). As a result, the attrition rate of the industry has also increased by 1 percent from 14 percent last year.

"The decline in satisfaction and retention levels can be directly attributed to the steady increase in expectation levels of the employees and the inability of the employers in managing the same," explained the manager of the research project.

The largest single factor driving job satisfaction is the opportunity for growth and career development. This finding is consistent with what we are seeing in other countries, as people seek to strengthen their skills to increase their capacity to change jobs or change careers.

The Indian survey discovered that male employees in the Information Technology industry are more satisfied with their jobs than their female counterparts. A shift from the trend that prevailed a couple of years ago, this finding is the result of a movement among women in countries around the world to become more career-oriented. They are restless and anxious for professional growth and new opportunities. In addition, the percentage of female employees in the industry is consistently on the rise (from 14.5 percent in 2004 to 23.6 percent in 2006), contributing to new tensions in the field.

Another finding: work-life balance and organizational culture are primary issues for employees surveyed. These issues go deeper than just flexibility in the workplace. Employees want more control over their schedules and more involvement in the company decisions that affect them.

Local issues have become global issues.

Are You in a Negative Work Environment? 5 Tips to Change It

by Catherine Pratt

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Whether you love your job or hate going to work every day can depend a lot on whether you work in a positive or a negative work environment. We’ve all been in the situation where we seem to be working with dysfunctional people and in an area that’s more toxic than a nuclear waste dump. It’s frustrating and draining and a lot of the time you end up thinking that you’re going to have to find another job. But, there will always be negative people everywhere you go. The trick is to learn how to deal with those people. Part of the frustration comes from feeling that you are helpless to do anything. This article will show that you do have the power to change your environment.

1. What’s your own mindset?

There is an African proverb that says,

"when you cross someone on your path who is more committed to their hatred than you are to your love, then their hatred will take the place of your love.”

The moral of this proverb is that you need to make the commitment to yourself that you will walk with positive thoughts and have joy for life. Don’t let the negative people bring you down. It’s very easy to get caught in that trap. Step 1 is to be aware of your thoughts and try to focus on the positive. Listen to your thoughts, are they positive or negative? If they’re negative, try to look at the situation from a different angle and make it a positive. This gets easier with practice. Also, just because everyone around you is unhappy doesn’t mean you have to be. This can be tough to do but it’s definitely worth it. If you can train yourself to be positive in these types of situations, you will be able to deal with almost any situation you come across. Remember, most of the time environments are all in how you think about them. If you think it’s a horrible place to be and there’s no hope, that’s exactly how it will be. If you look at it as a learning experience and a challenge to come up with meaningful solutions, you will be able to find the answers.

2. Are you a part of the problem or the solution?

Negativity quickly spreads from one person to another. If you constantly complain to others about how bad it is, then you become a part of the problem because you're adding fuel to an already depressing situation.

For example, is there someone on your team that drives you completely crazy? They are always complaining about everything, don’t want things to change, constantly put down others, never seem to do their fair share of work yet are always griping that they’re overworked. Sound familiar? The more you talk about this person to other members on your team, people in your organization, even to your friends and family, you and everyone you complain to, are all becoming just like your co-worker. Pessimistic and unhappy. Things get worse and worse instead of better. It’s like the African proverb, you have become committed to the same attitude as the person you are spending so much time complaining about. The more you talk about them the more power you are giving them and in the end the person you hurt the most is yourself.

3. Are you waiting for someone else to fix the situation?

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your boss should take care of the situation. So, you wait for them to do something. They are after all the one in charge, right? Wrong. Dealing with personalities is one of the hardest jobs a manager has to deal with. A lot of managers don’t understand why people just can’t do their jobs and why there’s so much personal confrontation. They’re not trained to deal with emotions and they may not have a clue on how to handle it. They’re trained to deal with issues like productivity and the bottom line, not personality conflicts. If you can suggest solutions then you’re not only solving your own problems but you’re going to be viewed as a much more valuable employee. This also has the benefit of making you realize that you’re not a helpless victim. You have the power to make your own changes and you’re the one in control of how you view the situation and how you handle it.

4. Step Back, Take a Look at the View

Say, that same co-worker in the above example snaps at you and never has anything nice to say to you. Your feelings are hurt and you don’t understand why they always seem to say such mean things to you. Take a step back and think about why the person may be behaving the way they do. There could be a lot of reasons. It could be anything from family issues to the fact that they feel they’re not living up to their potential and feel stuck in their current job. It could be something as simple as they feel like they’re being excluded by the group and they just need to be included in more conversations and coffee breaks. Most likely it doesn't really have anything to do with you. That person may just be in a negative mental space and everything in their world is lousy. It wouldn't matter who you were they would be making the same snide comments. It’s not personal against you. It’s just how they view everything around them. It can be hard for people to get out of a negative groove when they’ve been that way for awhile. It’s like the saying that someone sees events around them with "rose coloured glasses” except in this case they have "mud coloured" glasses.

If you can maintain a positive attitude it won’t affect you as much. You’ll know it's a reflection of where the negative person is at, not you. They’re negative energy and they’re looking to attract more negative energy. If you're positive, you're on a different level. If you try to look at the big picture and think where the comments are coming from it makes it much easier.

Everything is all in how you look at it and how you decide to let it affect you. You have the power to choose. You can learn from it or you can just let it eat you up. It's completely your choice.

5. Quit fighting the symptoms, go for the cause

Positive energy can spread just as quickly as negative energy. You just need to start the ball rolling. People get trapped in the victim mode and feel that there’s nothing they can do. If they start to see that changes can happen they may be more willing to come up with their own solutions to add to yours. The majority of people want to be positive but just don’t know how.

A good way to start is to come up with solutions to solve some of the problems you see occurring. It’s really important for you to try to find the root cause of the situation and not get caught up in fighting just the symptoms. For example, one person is always complaining that they’re overworked, the phone is ringing off the hook and that there is no one to help them. Your first thought might be that your company needs to hire another person to help out. But, this probably isn’t the root cause and in most companies it’s probably hard to find the extra dollars in the budget to hire another person. Plus, you’re back to expecting someone else to solve the problem.

Here’s another option. Track the phone calls. What are most of the calls in regards to? Are most of the calls related to the hours that your business is open, people unable to find the product information they need, people trying to book appointments? Once you know that, try to find alternatives for people to get the information they need without having to make a phone call. For example, could the information be posted on a web site, are there brochures you could give people, is the information people are receiving too confusing and just needs to be re-written?

Try to determine if there are things you can do to alleviate the real problems. Can processes be streamlined, can procedures be made more efficient? It’s amazing how much difference even one little change can make to improve a situation. You just need to start looking and figuring out some possible answers.

In Summary

Whether you love your job or hate it is really going to depend on how you view it and what you’re willing to do about it. You have much more power than you may think. Instead of feeling like it’s hopeless, view it as a challenge to actually make a real difference in your workplace. You’ll appreciate the results as will your co-workers. You definitely have the power to change a negative environment into a positive, fun place to be. You can do it.

Tips To Create Your Work Environment More Comfortable During Pregnancy

By safecomputingtips.com

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Many pregnant women continue working throughout their pregnancy. But, during pregnancy, you can face many health problems while working at your desk.

You can avoid pregnancy discomforts and stress if you make your work space as comfortable as possible. Here are some tips to make your work environment comfortable.

Tips to make your work space comfortable:

• Arrange all of your necessary equipment within your reach to minimize bending and stretching.
• Back pain is the common problem experienced by most of the pregnant women and working can add discomfort. Sit in a comfortable chair that has height adjustment and you can also use a throw pillow for added comfort.
• Try to avoid sitting in the same position for more than thirty minutes.
• Your hips and knees should be at right angle. Your legs should not be crossed, kept flat on the floor and a stool or footrest can be used for keeping your feet in comfortable position.
• While working at your desk, wear tennis shoes or comfortable flat shoes to avoid discomfort in your legs and back.
• Body temperature will naturally rise during pregnancy, so it is essential to keep yourself cool at home and office. You can purchase a battery operated fan, which can be attached to your desk to keep yourself cooler.
• Standing and sitting straight is vital to reduce pains and aches during pregnancy.
• If you are sitting for long periods, take a break and walk around the office.