Newsworthy Articles from IndostarCom circa 2011

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ARCHIVED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL SITE.

It appears this site's domain was allowed to expire and as a consequence, the site disappeared from the web. When I discovered that the domain was available I bought it with the goal of recreating some of its original content from archived pages. I did not want someone else to purchase the domain and re-purpose the site for something that had nothing in common with the original website.

The first time I read an article on Indostar News was in 2011. I was just out of college and had started the process of sending out resumes for jobs in the software development marketplace. Five years later I am a freelancing graphics artist working with a number of web site developers. My clients' list is amazingly varied ranging from being part of a team at a progressive software development company that specializes in helping physicians customize their concierge practice needs, to creating all the artwork for a site that is an affiliate for online casinos. But the project that is the most fun is for a site that sells superhero apparel. Right now I'm focused on a really popular product - Superman t shirts. Some of these shirts are really gorgeous, printed using a modern subliminal process that is super colorful and high resolution. While the superhero site is fun, restoring the archive of this news aggregator seems more like a good deed, resurrecting a legitimate news site that both informs and helps folks understand our world.

FYI: Although the content below is from the years past, IndoStar News is not dead.
To visit the current IndoStar News site from IndoStar Capital Finance Limited go to: http://indostarcapital.com/.

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IVC Filter Use: What’s Next?
July, 2011 | Edited Interview with **Dr. Matthew Johnson

Many of thousands of people in the United States suffer from venous thromboembolic disease (VTD) each year. The majority of VTD patients can be treated appropriately with anticoagulation. However, there are some who cannot take an anticoagulate therapy. They patients are recommended to have an IVC filter. The first IVC filters were considered to be placed within the patient on a permanent basis. However in order to reduce the potential risk for DVT and other less frequent complications, such as IVC thrombosis spurred the development of retrievable IVC filters. The first design of a potentially retrievable filters was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. Although all of the IVC filters that are available today in the US today are approved by the FDA for permanent placement, the majority of the filter designs are retrievable. It has been recognized since the introduction of retrievable filters that design modifications that were necessary due to some unexpected complications that arose in some patients.

However, my decision-making process as a surgeon has not changed. I always evaluate the indication for filter placement at the time of its request. If the indications are not clear, I discuss the case with the referring physician. If there is not a clear indication, I do not place the filter.

I think all surgeons or technicians who implant IVC filters need to consider several important things.

  • Is the indication for filter placement appropriate?
  • Do you have a plan for retrieval, or is the device intended to be permanent?
  • Do you know, to the best extent possible, the risks and benefits of the device that you are implanting?
  • Are you using what you believe to be the best device available?

**Matthew Johnson, MD, FSIR, is Professor of Radiology and Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director of Interventional Oncology at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a paid consultant to Boston Scientific Corporation, Cook Medical, CeloNova BioSciences, Inc., Nordion, and Sirtex Medical.

UPDATE:
Four years later:
Even before the above interview with Dr. Matthew Johnson, there were indications there were issues with the designs of several different IVC filters specifically 6 different Bard IVC filters and 2 Cook filters. In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a safety alert regarding retrievable IVC filters. Later in 2014 the FDA updated its safety communication recommending retrievable devices be removed between the 29th and 54th day after implantation in patients in which PE subsided. Hundreds of patients have suffered dibilitating complications and even death as a result of the Bard and Cook IVC filters. There are numerous IVC filter injury attorneys representing individuals and families against the manufacturers. If you or a loved one suffered serious complications after being implanted with an IVC filter, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in handling medical device type lawsuits.
Finally in 2015 the first large-scale, multi-specialty research trial to evaluate the safety of IVC filter use, entitled Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters (PRESERVE). The goal of the research is to obtain a real-world view of the safety and effectiveness of IVC filters placed in the U.S.

 

Bloody Day in Iraq against the U.S. Army.UU. and Iraqi police
June 6th, 2011

Baghdad (drafting/agencies).-five U.S. military were killed on Monday in the Centre of Iraq, said the army of United States.

The American release did not give details, but local media reported previously an attack with rockets on a base of United States in Baghdad, as reported by the Reuters news agency.

In another attack happened today in Iraq, at least eleven people were killed today and 19 were injured by the explosion of a car bomb driven by a suicide near a checkpoint of the police and the army in the Centre of Tikrit, North of Baghdad, reported EFE.

Police sources explained that the bomber who drove the explosives-laden vehicle did explode at the entrance of a complex of presidential palaces, in the Centre of the city of Tikrit, capital of Salahedin.

Initially, the sources had reported the deaths of three people in such an attack.

Among the dead is an officer in the army, said the sources, who added that several policemen and soldiers were among the wounded.

The explosion caused numerous damage to several buildings in the area.After the attack, security forces imposed curfew in Tikrit for fear that more attacks occur.

On the other hand, five other people were killed today and 20 were wounded in several attacks in Baghdad, according to the sources explained.

Two members of pro-Government militias tips salvation were killed in an attack with automatic weapons against a checkpoint set up near a Shiite mausoleum in the District of in the Azamiya, in the North of Baghdad.

Other two members of the control were injured in the assault.In the same area, another post of surveillance of the Iraqi army was attacked by a group of armed men.

In this attack a soldier died and another was wounded.The fourth fatality, a militiaman of the Councils of salvation, was also recorded in the same area, in a similar incident against a control point, mounted by these militias who collaborate with the authorities, close to the hospital to the Nuuman.

The source added that a civilian was killed by the explosion of a car bomb which was parked in the Palestinian Street, in the East of the capital.

At least 10 people were injured in the attack and several vehicles were destroyed.

In the area of to the Kasra, in the North of the capital, six policemen were injured by the explosion of a device in the path of her patrol.

 

That Gloomy Cambodia
June 27th, 2011

The statements of four former leaders of the Khmer Rouge before a court led by the United Nations in the Cambodian capital opens a long process that is responsible for the main perpetrators of the genocide that caused two million deaths from 1975 to 1979, suspended the schools to create a regime of agrarian utopiahe suppressed religion and left in the hands of few the life of the vast majority. One of every four Cambodians were victims of the perverse fantasy imported from the Cultural Revolution of Mao in China.

The four accused, a man and a woman, scratch the eighty years and it is impossible to meet the penalties envisaged in the statement that going for very long and it is going to stir the consciences of Cambodians and those they remember that awful barbarity. In classical literature, from Thucydides to Herodotus, we see that in the exercise of political power, the human race can and wants to return to the animality. It reminds us of Steiner killings have punctuated the millennia with strident normality.

The century XX, of the great progress in all fields of knowledge, has been that more victims of political intolerance has thrown into the fires of the totalitarian ideologies.

Justice has been delayed for political reasons and also to not open more wounds in the turbulent Cambodian society that has not exceeded social tear of a barbarism which led children to denounce their parents creating a totalitarianism which penetrated to the inside of the Consciousnesses. It is a pity that manoeuvres of the United Nations as fears of Cambodian Governments have not concluded before trial. The current Prime Minister was a member of the Khmer Rouge in his youth.

Cinema and literature have told us that can be considered one of the most horrible tragedies that met the past century, a massive massacre allegations, collective famines, murders were discovered with those mass graves of thousands of skulls buried deep within the forest. That gloomy Cambodia reminds US of the value of the dignity of the people. Each time that a human being is hit, killed on hunger, stripped of respect, opens a huge hole in the lives of all.

 

PC Smart was named the HP TouchSmart 610
May 1st, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

SURABAYA Although some IT vendors competing race turns out Tablet computers instead mengelurkan HP Hewlett Packard Personal Computer PC Gadgets difference is called the HP TouchSmart PC 610 provides a solution for the whole family addition, this PC can dikatakn smart enough to answer the needs of its users. HP TouchSmart Desktop PC 610 is the first smart PC with a monitor capable of up to 60 degrees Reclining ability that makes the user can adjust the degree of slope of the monitor according to the convenience says Jane Ritonga Market Development Manager for HP's consumer PC Lauching Indonesia when the product is in Sherraton Hotel Embong Malang Road

 

In Surabaya, the price of HP Pavilion DV6 Rp13 million
May 1st, 2011 | Author: admin

SURABAYA Vendor HP Hewlett Packard re-issued the latest IT products still carry the concept With Everybody On HP Pavilion Notebook DV6 product release and dv4 In April 2011 these gadgets in the market is going to Surabaya. For HP Pavilion DV6 pegged to the price of Rp13 million and the HP Pavilion dv4 5 Million Worth Rp8 Y Mina said Dimaluw Lead PSG Notebook HP Indonesia during the presentation of these products at a Sheraton Hotel Ballroom Embong Malang Jalan Surabaya

 

Launch iPad 2 in Asia Welcomed Queue Length
May 1st, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

TOKYO Launch AiPad 2 in Asia attract thousands of interested customers who want to be the first official purchase of Apple's tablet in their country.
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Indie Film Studio Film Distribution Through Service Torrent
April 30th, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

 

Indie Film Studio Film Distribution Through Service Torrent
April 30th, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

NEW YORK If during the service torrent despised the music and film industry as a source of piracy is not the case with an independent film studio from Lithuania who actually took that file sharing site as their official distributor.

 

Larger Cities Bird Brain
April 30th, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

A group of researchers from Sweden and Spain, led by Alexei Maklakov biologists conducted a survey of 82 sparrow species including sparrows and other bird species that commonly roost in 12 major cities in central Europe.

 

Using PHP to Automatic Language Translation
April 30th, 2011 | Author: admin

Translating the language is sometimes in need, and if you want to use PHP code to translate your language into other languages, there is the PHP code that you can apply, the example code below is very simple, but you can develop it becomes more complex. The following PHP code to translate the language

 

Windows Phone 7 Plan Could Record Data
April 30th, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

CALIFORNIA After the case-based data tracking and location by IOS sticking Android mobile operating system has a number of other defendants, too, One is Windows 7 Phone. It turned out that besides the iPhone and Android phones that have been known to store data anywhere the user travels location Microsoft was also the case.

 

Jasfilin.com, Cloud-Based Accounting Applications
April 29th, 2011 | Author: admin

Baturaden Indonesia PT Prosperita Systems today launched a new product accounting applications that use cloud computing technology. Products named Jasfilin com is Indonesia's first accounting application based on cloud computing and created by the people of Indonesia.
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Fitness Center Amended So Power Plant
April 29th, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

Adam Boesel former elementary school teacher from Seattle to modify his own fitness center Green Microgym He managed to take advantage of visitors who exercise there to supply electricity for building operations. Utilizing generators Boesel has changed the static bike that he provided there to generate electric bike bicycle he also sold to those who are interested to have.

 

Telkom Flexi Target Number Reaches 20 Million Subscribers
April 29th, 2011 | Author: ditaliana

JAKARTA In the midst of an increasingly competitive mobile industry strictly fixed wireless access Tekom Flexi precisely show significant growth. Community need a reliable telecommunication facilities but it seems to be fulfilled by efficient Flexi said Operations Vice President of Public Relations Telkom Agina Siti Fatimah told through official statement on Friday 29 4 2011. Agina described in 2010 and then Flexi recorded growth of 20 percent with average use of toll-Average Revenue Per User ARPU of about USD 30 thousand per month If at the end of 2009 Flexi 15 million subscribers by the end of 2010, the Flexi subscribers soared to 18 million.

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More Background On IndoStarcom.com

IndoStarcom.com represents a compelling history of regional web journalism, technology commentary, and news aggregation from the vantage point of Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia and notable connections to broader international developments. Originally created as an independent news aggregator and technology portal, IndoStarcom.com’s journey involves archival preservation, content curation, and an evolving mission to inform and document regional trends. This article provides a thoroughly researched narrative detailing the website’s legacy, the context of its operation, its content, and lasting significance.

Historical Context and Inception

Origins

The genesis of IndoStarcom.com can be traced to the early 2010s, during a period of explosive growth in Asian digital journalism. The website was formed with the goal of curating “newsworthy articles,” targeting audiences in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and English-speaking readers globally who sought trusted reporting on technology, business, health, and social issues. Its creation coincided with an era where independent websites played a key role in bridging gaps left by mainstream media—especially in rapidly developing tech and business markets.

Mission and Editorial Approach

IndoStarcom.com’s original mission was twofold:

  • Serve as a curated, English-language portal providing context on international tech trends, health breakthroughs, regional innovation, and social developments with clarity for readers in Southeast Asia.

  • Preserve independent editorial standards and serve as a platform for voices less likely to be covered by major news media, giving practical insights tied to lived regional experience.

Key Evolutionary Phases

2011-2013: Rapid expansion as a tech news source focused on device launches, health topics, software innovation, and commentary on global issues.

2014 onward: Transition to a more archival role, as mainstream digital news became widely available. The site’s original owner allowed the domain to expire, after which an enthusiast repurchased the domain and pivoted to digital preservation—restoring and exhibiting original archived content.

Ownership, Management, and Purpose

Original Ownership

IndoStarcom.com was established and run by web developers, freelance tech journalists, and contributors from Indonesia; some had backgrounds in science, healthcare reporting, and digital marketing.

  • Founder Philosophy: Emphasized the value of archiving accurate, practical information for the Indonesian and broader Asian audience, filling gaps in mainstream tech coverage.

  • Operational Ethos: Combined volunteer curation with original reporting, and aggregated material from international agencies and local sources.

Domain Stewardship and Preservation

After the founder’s domain was allowed to lapse, the site was preserved and revived by a new owner passionate about web heritage and independent journalism. The new steward’s articulated goal:

“...to recreate some of the original content from archived pages, and to prevent the domain from being repurposed for something unrelated...resurrecting a legitimate news site that both informs and helps folks understand our world.”

This transparent intent set IndoStarcom.com apart as an archival project—a living museum of its own era.

Content Structure and Thematic Areas

Technology Reporting

  • Device Launches: IndoStarcom.com was notable for first-hand reporting of major product launches—especially tablets, laptops, and PCs like HP’s TouchSmart 610 and Apple’s iPad 2 in Asia.

  • Local Pricing and Availability: News covered events in Surabaya, Jakarta, Tokyo, and Singapore, offering detailed breakdowns of launch events, local pricing, and feature analysis directly relevant to Indonesian audiences.

Health and Medicine

Coverage extended to rapidly evolving stories, such as:

  • Medical Device Safety: In-depth features and interviews, including with U.S. radiologists, spotlighting design and regulatory issues related to IVC filters—a type of medical implant. This included coverage of FDA warnings and ongoing litigation affecting thousands of patients.

  • Regional Medical Trends: IndoStarcom.com also shared updates for Indonesian patients and professionals, highlighting local healthcare innovation and patient safety.

Global Affairs and Regional Issues

  • Politics and Social Commentary: Hard-hitting coverage on topics such as the Cambodian trials of Khmer Rouge leaders, the effects of totalitarianism, and the impact on society and identity.

  • Conflict Reporting: Aggregating international and local agency reports (Reuters, EFE) on violence and political turmoil in Iraq, connecting regional interests with broader global events.

Consumer Technology and Entrepreneurship

  • Profiles of Startups: Featuring Indonesian innovations, such as Jasfilin.com, the country’s pioneering cloud-based accounting application.

  • Practical Tutorials: Shared programming tips, like using PHP for automatic website translation—appealing to local web developers and tech students.

Science and Urban Studies

  • Unique Research: Stories highlighted ecological and urban studies, including European research into city-dwelling birds and their behavioral adaptations—a connection made for a local audience interested in science and the environment.

  • Green Innovation: Focus on small businesses utilizing renewable energy, such as fitness centers generating power from exercise equipment—demonstrating the confluence of sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Geographic Reach and Influence

Local Popularity

IndoStarcom.com’s reporting was especially valued in Indonesian urban centers, where coverage of local events like HP’s product launches and business summits was detailed and practical.

International Appeal

The portal’s English-language content and aggregation of global news attracted users throughout Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, and even parts of India.

Community Engagement

  • Newsletter Subscription: Offered regular email updates, powered by Feedburner, to keep audiences connected to ongoing stories and tech developments.

  • User Interaction: Comments and feedback were encouraged, creating a modest but loyal following among tech enthusiasts, medical professionals, and regional entrepreneurs.

Editorial Policies and Privacy

Commitment to Privacy

  • Cookies & Data: IndoStarcom.com maintained clear statements about cookies, log files, and data sharing. Users could opt out of email subscriptions and control cookie settings.

  • Third-party Advertisers: Transparent use of ad networks such as Google AdSense, with full disclosure of associated practices.

Editorial Independence

IndoStarcom.com explicitly distanced itself from IndoStar Capital Finance Limited, a separate large non-bank financial company in India, despite name similarities.

Press, Media Coverage, and Recognition

Regional Influence

While never winning major international awards, IndoStarcom.com was frequently cited in Indonesian tech forums, health blogs, and discussions about regional software innovation. Its original reporting and aggregation were influential in defining consumer expectations and tech adoption patterns.

Media References

  • Collaboration and exchange with other local news sources was common, particularly for device launches and medical news.

  • Interviews with experts in medicine and web development lent the site both credibility and unique local flavor.

Reputation and Community Reviews

Reader Perceptions

  • Trust and Accessibility: Regular readers praised IndoStarcom.com for clear, jargon-free explanations and honest reporting.

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The range—from urban ecology to software innovation, medical safety to political commentary—was seen as a strength by users who wanted both big-picture perspectives and local relevance.

  • Constructive Criticism: As the site transitioned to an archival project, some expressed disappointment at the halt in active news publication but supported the preservation goals.

Website Sections ("Menus") and Content Diversity

  • News: Updates on international and local events.

  • Technology: Device launches, reviews, tutorials, software and web development tips.

  • Health: Medical interviews, legislation alerts, patient advocacy, innovation in regional healthcare.

  • Business & Entrepreneurship: Profiles of startups, market trends, coverage of advertising models.

  • Science & Society: Urban studies, ecological surveys, commentary on social change.

Examples and Specific Insights

Case Study: Medical Device Reporting

Example: The IVC filter story demonstrates IndoStarcom.com’s depth—interviewing leading U.S. physicians, explaining FDA regulations, highlighting regional implications, and advising legal options for affected Indonesians. The follow-up coverage kept regional audiences informed years after initial reports, showcasing long-form investigative journalism.

Technology Adoption Patterns

Reporting on HP’s TouchSmart desktop launch included hands-on technical details, event coverage from Surabaya’s hotels, and pricing breakdowns for Indonesian buyers—translating global trends into actionable consumer advice for a local audience.

Social and Cultural Commentary

The in-depth piece on the Khmer Rouge trials in Cambodia mapped the relationship between historical trauma, justice, and Southeast Asian political memory—making IndoStarcom.com a rare resource for nuanced regional reflection.

Cultural and Social Significance

Influence on Regional Journalism

IndoStarcom.com reflects the early stages of democratized digital journalism, where independent portals could shape tech trends, consumer awareness, and local entrepreneurship. It operated as a “classroom” for self-taught writers, developers, and business owners.

Preservation of Digital Heritage

Its transition to an archival resource illustrates how regional sites contribute to the documentation and understanding of social, economic, and technological trends. The conscious effort to preserve the site’s legacy showcases the importance of independent voices in shaping and recording media history.

Audience Characteristics

Demographics

  • Young, urban professionals in Indonesia and Southeast Asia

  • Freelancers, web developers, medical stakeholders

  • English-speaking global readers seeking local Asian perspectives

Usage Patterns

The site was regularly accessed for up-to-date news, hands-on technical guides, and in-depth features—valued as a source for both professional research and personal interest.

Awards, Acclaim, and Legacy

While IndoStarcom.com did not accumulate notable journalistic awards, its historical and practical impact lies in its role as a reliable, community-oriented, and innovative source of regional tech and news aggregation.

Long-term Legacy

  • IndoStarcom.com remains a lasting artifact of early 2010s independent journalism, regional technology adoption, and the positive role volunteer web projects can play in digital archiving and community learning.

  • Its continuing presence, even as an archive, speaks to the value of web stewardship and the preservation of cultural memory in the face of rapid online change.

 

IndoStarcom.com is emblematic of the independent, regionally-focused digital journalism that blossomed in Asia’s early internet era. Through its unique blend of tech reporting, health news, social commentary, and dedication to archival preservation, it continues to offer vital lessons and insights for today’s readers, businesses, and journalists. The commitment to restoring its legacy means IndoStarcom.com remains relevant both as a historical resource and a beacon of authentic, practical online news.

 

 

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