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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

‘Skyfall,’ ‘Guardians’ duel for box-office win

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LOS ANGELES — James Bond is in a box-office photo finish with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny over what looks to be the last slow weekend of the holidays. According to studio estimates Sunday, Sony’s Bond tale “Skyfall” took in $11 million to move back to No. 1 in its fifth weekend.

That put it narrowly ahead of Paramount’s “Rise of the Guardians,” the animated adventure of Santa, the Easter Bunny and other mythological heroes that pulled in $10.5 million.

The two movies inched ahead of Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2,” which had been tops for three-straight weekends. The “Twilight” finale earned $9.2 million, slipping into a tight race for No. 3 with Disney’s “Lincoln,” which was close behind with $9.1 million. The top movies were bunched up so closely that rankings could change once final weekend revenues are released Monday.

The weekend’s only new wide release, Gerard Butler’s romantic comedy “Playing for Keeps,” flopped with just $6 mil-

lion, coming in at No. 6.

“Skyfall” raised its domestic total to $261.6 million and added $20.3 million overseas to bring its international income to $656.6 million. At $918 million worldwide, “Skyfall” has the best cash haul ever for the Bond franchise and surpassed “Spider-Man 3” at $890 million to become Sony’s top-grossing hit.

The “Twilight” finale also is a franchise record-breaker, surpassing the $710 million worldwide haul of last year’s “Breaking Dawn — Part 1.”

The finale’s domestic total now stands at $268.7 million.

“Rise of the Guardians” led the international box office with $26 million, followed by 20th Century Fox’s “Life of Pi” at $23.8 million.

It was another traditionally quiet post-Thanksgiving weekend, with big November releases continuing to

dominate in the lull before a pre-Christmas onslaught of movies.

The box office is expected to soar next weekend with the arrival of part one of “The Hobbit,” Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” prelude.

After that comes a steady rush of action, comedy and drama through year’s end, including Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher,” Quentin Tarantino and Jamie Foxx’s “Django Unchained,” Seth Rogen’s “The Guilt Trip” and Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe’s “Les Miserables.”

“The last couple of weeks of the year are some of the strongest every year,” said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst for box-office tracker Hollywood.com. “We are on the cusp of some really huge box office. There’s a lot of money still left in the year despite this slow period right now.”

didn’t sign on for “The Bourne Legacy” doesn’t mean he’s finished playing the CIA super-assassin.

“I’ve always been [open to returning],” Matt told Access Hollywood at the “Promised Land” junket in Los Angeles on Friday. “I love that character and I love that series. It’s just really an issue of finding the story. We don’t know what that is. How do you get that character going again?” Adding, “If we could crack that, we’d do it.”

The 42-year-old star stays in touch with Paul Greengrass, who directed the second and third films in The Bourne Trilogy (he said Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Actor Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso attend the premiere of “Promised Land” at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012 in New York.

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Ranked first in HIV/AIDS

Denpasar planned on zero new HIV case IBP

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FILE - This undated handout file photo released by Columbia Pictures shows Daniel Craig as James Bond in the action adventure film, “Skyfall.”

Hollywood’s domestic revenues have topped $10 billion so far this year, with the industry expected to finish 2012 ahead of the all-time high of $10.6 billion set in 2009.

Matt Damon Still Wants To Play Jason Bourne

Fans of The Bourne Trilogy were disappointed when Matt Damon sat out for the latest film (based on the Robert Ludlum novels). But just because Matt

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the pair talk “all the time”), and their conversations always include brainstorming about how to bring Jason Bourne back to the big screen.

“We have a bunch of stuff we talk about but Bourne always comes up, inevitably, because it’s a big, significant part of our lives,” he said. “And so we would love for it to work out, but it’s a tough one.”

What wasn’t tough was writing the script for his latest film, “Promised Land” (a drama that takes on the issue of drilling for natural gas - aka “fracking”), which he penned with “The Office” star John Krasinski. The actors met over dinner with their wives and immediately hit it off - and Matt raved to Access about John’s talent.

“He’s brilliant on [‘The Office’] and I love that show -- everybody loves that show -- but the breadth and scope of the guy’s talent is pretty vast,” he said of John. “And in talking to him, that becomes clear

pretty quickly. So, instantly I just started looking for stuff we could do together and then he came to me with this story, and so we just started writing.”

Writing with John was so easy that it reminded Matt of writing with his longtime friend and “Good Will Hunting” co-writer, Ben Affleck.

“It was eerily similar [to writing with Ben], actually,” he said of writing the film’s script at his home, with his four daughters around. “I laughed a lot [with John], which I did with Ben too. I had a lot of laughs. I mean, my wife said to me in the middle of the process, she said that she hadn’t seen me that happy ever!”

Adding, “The kids were running in and out of the room and [my wife] was watching John and I write and [saw] how much fun I was having and she said, ‘This has been a great reminder to you how much you love writing.’” See Matt and John in “Promised Land” - in theaters on January 4.

DENPASAR - Ranked first in the HIV/AIDS case in Bali has become a challenge for Denpasar to continuously find out other HIV/AIDS cases indeed becoming like an iceberg phenomenon and prevent new infections. On that account, Denpasar planned for zero new HIV case, zero discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS and zero death of HIV/AIDS in 2015.

Of the HIV/AIDS cases reaching over 6,200 in Bali, according to the Head of Denpasar Health Agency, Ni Luh Putu Sri Armini, Denpasar took the portion over 40 percent.

Approximately 35 percent of them belonged to productive age of 19-39 years old.

In terms of HIV/AIDS incubation period reaching 5-10 years, some of the sufferers in the productive age were infected at school age. To that end, according to Armini, one of the measures taken in the prevention of HIV infection, the Denpasar Municipality held a HIV counseling at schools and established a Student Care for HIV/AIDS and Drugs (KSPAN) Cadre so that the information about HIV could reach children at school age. “We invite all the components so that the knowledge and information about HIV can be known to the community in its entirety,” said Armini.

Other than the KSPAN, Denpasar also augmented the Village Cadre Caring for HIV/AIDS and Drugs whose number currently reached 600s. According to Armini, the cadres were expected to be able to provide information about HIV broadly and comprehensively. “Hopefully, the information disseminated can work like a multi level marketing. So, it comes down and expands until reaching the entire community,” she added.

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Activists giving flower to motorist during the HIV/AIDS Awareness Day recently. Ranked first in the HIV/ AIDS case in Bali has become a challenge for Denpasar to continuously find out other HIV/AIDS cases indeed becoming like an iceberg phenomenon and prevent new infections.

In memoriam Desak Gede Raka Nadha

Pioneer in preserving Upakara Upakara or the tools of ceremony received special attention from the late Desak Gede Raka Nadha. She was trying to preserve the upakara in the life of the Balinese. The effort is done by making Upakara TV program in Bali TV. In the program, the Hindus are being taught on how to make the proper equipment for all kinds of ceremony. “The spirit to preserve the Upakara must be maintained especially by the young generation,” said Ida Pedanda Gede Giri Dwija Guna from Gria Giri Sari Uma

Ngenjung Angantaka, Badung when came to Pesraman Lumajang on Sunday, December 9, 2012.

He added that Upakara is a part of the effort to preserve Bali. The activity will give better spiritual knowledge with the basic of ancestor heritage. The heritage which is the beautiful Balinese culture will become the base to carry out the religion in the island.

He sincerely hopes that the effort to preserve Upakara get full support from the Balinese. By preserving Upakara then the

life will be balance. Even tough Desak Raka already passed away but she will always give her guidance from up above.

The current generation must continue the spirit of Desak Raka to preserve the Upakara.

The similar statement also said by Wayan Lodra, one of the artists who play in Balinese traditional play Drama Gong. He remembered Desak Raka as a fighter in every aspect of life started from politic through social and culture.

“We, the artists of Bali feel a great loss be-

cause she is already passed away. We hope that her effort in preserving Bali will continue,” he added. The guests who were coming on Sunday were A.A. Ngurah Jaya Kusuma, Sp.OG. (K) from Sanglah Hospital, Ashram Gandi Puri, Denpasar led by Agus Indra Udayana, Prof. Suastika also from Sanglah Hospital, the people from Nindia Karya, the Head of PNI Marhaen Party Ida Ayu Tirta Wati, Cokorda Gede Wiratama from Puri Kaleran Ubud, dr.

A.A. Oka Sulaksmi and dr. Budiarsa followed

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Wangaya Hospital changes parking pattern Denpasar (Bali Post)—

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The Revetment at Yeh Embang River is collapsed just a few months after completion

Recently completed

Revetment at Yeh Embang River collapses

Parking problem does not only happen to Sanglah Hospital. Similar crowdedness also happens to car and motorcycle parking in Wangaya Hospital. This makes the public service in the hospital belonging to Denpasar Municipality slightly disturbed. To resolve the parking problem, the authority of Wangaya Hospital then changed the parking pattern effective on Monday (Dec 10).

When contacted by phone, Deputy Director of General Administration of Wangaya Hospital, I Made Maja, explained the change lay in the arrangement of exit for cars and motorcycle parking.

Parking space for motorcycle of visitors and outpatients was in front of the parking area or close to policlinic. Starting on Monday, according to Maja, the parking space of motorcycle was moved to rear parking area. “For hospital employees, we provide parking space in the back, exactly in tennis court,” said Maja when contacted on Sunday (Dec 10).

Front land usually filled with motorcycles would be used for car parking space of visitors, patients and doctors in charge of the policlinic.

In terms of capacity, according to Maja, the rear parking space could accommodate at least 200 motorcycles, while front parking lot could accommodate 37 cars. “So, if the front parking lot is fully occupied, the other cars will be transferred to rear parking lot. There, we also provide parking space for cars,” said Maja.

For the exit of parking area usually located in the front, precisely near the temple, was transferred to rear parking area. “The exit is near the Praja in the rear parking area,” said Maja.

For patients, added Maja, the entrance of Emergency Room was the same as public visitors and out-patients. The difference, for patients of Emergency Room referred to Sanglah Hospital was provided with special exit. “The exit prepared in front parking area is specifically intended for referred patients of Emergency Room. Meanwhile, patients of Emergency Room requiring no referral and allowed to go home, remain to go out from back exit,” said Maja.

In succeeding the change of parking pattern, added Maja, it was required the cooperation of all parties concerned such as the PD Parkir and internship students in Wangaya Hospital. The presence of parking attendant in the rear parking area was expected to make the service users easier to go out of the hospital. “Therefore, it can make easier both the entry and exit,” he added.

To further expedite and provide wider parking lot, the Wangaya Hospital hoped that internship students in Wangaya Hospital could be provided with shuttle service by their school. It was recommended because the number of internship students in Wangaya Hospital was almost equal to number to hospital employees so that they required spacious parking area. The shuttle service had been provided by Bali Medika vocational school. (kmb24)

Negara (Bali Post)—

Just a few months after completion, the revetment project of Yeh Embang River has broken down. According to information, the revetment along approximately 20 meters collapsed five days ago. A local resident met on Sunday (Dec 9) said the overflowing river water was not too high at that time.

A number of residents of Yeh Embang Kauh village, Mendoyo, questioned about the quality of the river revetment project. According to the resident met it was the second collapse for the revetment. Previously, local residents had protested because the craftsmanship was assessed careless. I Made Pasar questioned about the cement and sand mixture used to glue the revetment but according to project executor it had been appropriate with standards. In fact, approximately 20 meters of the revetment was broken down on the left bank. Besides, partial collapse also occurred on the left bank, precisely under the road of Sekar Kejule hamlet, Yeh Embang Kauh village.

One of the residents, I Nyoman Oka, 25, when met admitted the collapsed revetment happened five days ago. He did not know exactly what caused the collapse of the revetment that had just been completed whereas the river water overflowed as usual after heavy rains. Allegedly, quality of the river revetment was inferior so that it was easily broken down.

Hamlet Chief of Sekar Kejule, I Putu Astra Semadi, justified the collapse of river revetment that had just been accomplished. As a hamlet authority, Astra Semadi claimed to have reported the incident to provincial authority. Residents hoped the revetment could be repaired because the project

was just completed and still under maintenance.

On the other hand, when contacted by journalist, the Technical Director of Bali Penida River Agency, Nengah Riasa, justified the collapse of revetment at Yeh Embang River. The damage would be soon repaired, but was still waiting for good weather. According to Riasa, the revetment collapse was caused by the peak flooding that overtopped the revetment. Flooding water eroded the material piles behind the revetment. On that account, nothing could shore up the revetment. In addition, the river flow had not been normalized yet due to budget constraints this year. (kmb26)

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The lanslide which happned in Pupuan, Tabanan on Sunday, December 12, 2012 made one person missing. The Search and Rescue Team is still carrying out the effort to find the victim.

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Charity effort supports aspiring artist IBP

I Wayan Lias is a young and very talented artist from Cegi where the Bali Dynasty Resort supported the charity project back in 2000 - As Lias grew up he wanted to continue his education at the Fine Art Faculty at the University UNDIKSHA in Singaraja, for a degree in Fine Arts and the Bali Dynasty Resort Charity effort now support him in his further education.

Lias is one of the students who stands out amongst other young artists and is an excellent painter. At his home in Cegi he works in a little studio which he built himself and shares his experience and expertise with other villagers interested in Art. A selection of Lias’ art is available for sale at the resort and 50% of the money raised will directly go to supporting his education.

After his graduation he will go back to the village to teach the knowledge he gained during his study to the community for the betterment of his community, especially for the younger generation.

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I Wayan Lias pictured with General Manager of Bali Dynasty Resort, Robert Kelsall.

Calendar Event for December 12 through December 27, 2012 12 Des B uda Keliwon Ugu Pura Dalem Tarukan Banjar Pulasari Desa Peninjoan Tembuku - Bangli Pura Pasek Gelgel Boading Kabakaba Tabanan Pura Pemayun Banyuning T e n gah - Buleleng Pura Desa Kayangan Tiga Desa Bubunan Seririt - Buleleng Pura Agung Gunung Raung Banjar Taro Kaja Taro - Tegalalang Merajan Pasek Dangka Bungbungan 22 Des H ari Tumpek Wayang Pura Majapahit Jembrana Odalan Betara ratu Gede Celuk Sukawati Odalan Betara Ratu Wedyadari Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Denpasar Betara Ratu Alit dan Ratu Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarmaan Dalem Sukawati B esakih Pura Pedarmaan Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarmaan dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel

Pegatepan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pemrajan Agung Sulang Kec Dawan Klungkung Merajan Pasek Bendesa Kori Agung Pengatepan Pura Pedarmaan Dinasti dalem sri Aji Kresna Kepakisan P u r a Besakih (Dalem Klungkung) Pura Penataran Giri Purwa dan Pesraman Dusun Kuto Rejo Kendal Rejo Tegal Delimo Banyuangi 26 Des Buda Wage Kelawu Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting D esa Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida Pura Pasek Gelgel Pangembungan Bongkase Abiansemal Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Desa Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Mancawarna Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kedonganan Kuta

Pura Goa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Pejeng Merajan Pasek Gelgel Songan Merajan Pasek Prateka Pekandelan Sidemen Merajan Pasek Prateka Taman Sari Sukasada Pura dadia Pasek Gelgel Sidemen Karangasem Merajan Pasek Gelgel Tampuagan, Tembuku, Bangli 27 Des Purnama Kepitu Pr. Benua Besakih.

Pura Dalem Desa Camenggaon - Sukawati Pura Suranadhi Lombok Pura Narmada Lombok Pura Segara Ampenan Lombok Mr Agung Dewa Agung Klungkung Ulah Sidemen Pura Gunungrene S i d e m e n Karangasem.

Merajan Pasek Gelgel Ababi Mr. Pasek gelgel Tista Pura Gunung Gunung - Tianyar Kubu - Karangasem Pura Pingit Klenting sari Banjar Sumberkelompok - Gerokgak Singaraja Pura Payogan Agung Kutai Kartanegara

Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc.

The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion.

The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines.

In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land.

Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.

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Is Apple’s 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Worth the Money?

In June, Apple released its first Retina display-capable laptop, the phenomenal 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Last month, the company unveiled the next member of the high-resolution family, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina.

Apple boasts that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina has the second-highest resolution screen on the market, a jaw-dropping 2,560 x 1,600 pixels (compared with 2,880 x 1,800 for the 15-inch beauty).

Like the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina, the 13-inch model loses the optical drive –- a decision that both saves weight and allows for a larger battery.

Similarly, the machine is also decidedly upgrade-unfriendly. The RAM chips are soldered into the computer and are fixed at 8GB. And while the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina comes with a solid-state drive (SSD), its capacity cannot be changed after purchase.

With the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina, those limitations were worthwhile trade-offs, as the machine’s performance, screen and overall usability simply tower over anything else on the market.

With the 13-inch MacBook Pro

with Retina, the situation is more complicated.

The Rub: Price First, there’s the price. For the base model, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina is $1,699. That gets you a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 chip, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. For $1,999, users can upgrade to a 256GB hard drive.

Other configurations with more storage space or a faster processor are also available.

Make no mistake –- $1,700 for a 13-inch laptop is expensive. Very expensive. Comparatively, the 15inch MacBook Pro with Retina is a bargain. It starts at $2,199 but includes a quad-core Intel Core i7 chip, discrete graphics and has a base 256GB SSD. The fact that there’s only a $200 difference between a 256GB SSD-equipped 13-inch and the base model with a 15-inch display is problematic because for that $200, you simply get

much, much more computer.

The reason that Apple can demand $1,700 for its 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina is simple: The screen. It’s simply stunning.

Apple has scaled the resolution so the 2,560 x 1,600 screen displays objects at the same size as 1,280 x 800 (the standard 13-inch MacBook Pro resolution), only now with much more clarity.

If you’ve used a third- or fourthgeneration iPad or played with the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina, you know how good a Retina screen can look. Text is pixel-free.

Images pop. Icon details are more enhanced. It’s almost unworl I’m ultimately conflicted about the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. On the one hand, it’s a nice machine with a fantastic screen. After using the Retina display for a few weeks, moving back to my 13-inch MacBook Air was difficult. The screen is exquisite. It’s

RIM offers biggest clients incentives to adopt BB10 Reuters

TORONTO - Research In Motion Ltd on Thursday outlined a program of incentives to encourage its biggest customers to run its soon-to-launch line of BlackBerry 10 devices, seeking to persuade corporations and government users to stick with its secure smartphones.

RIM is betting that the devices, to be launched on January 30, will revive its fortunes. That will depend to a large extent on the response from RIM’s enterprise customers -- the business users who value BlackBerry’s strong security features.

Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM, once a smartphone pioneer, has bled market share to Apple Inc’s iPhone and devices powered by Google’s market-leading Android operating system, even among the business customers who once used BlackBerry exclusively.

RIM says its new devices will be faster and smoother than previous BlackBerry phones and

will have a large catalog of apps, which are crucial to the success of any new line of smartphones.

It now plans to phase in a BlackBerry 10 Ready Program for enterprise customers, initially offering online training and webcasts, and then providing free trade-ups of licenses and services.

“We will be aggressively reaching out to our customers to make sure they are aware of this program,” said Bryan Lee, senior director of enterprise at RIM. “We see this as really the linchpin for helping our customers to transition to BB10.”

Early adoption of BlackBerry 10 by government and corporate clients will go a long way in easing the concerns of both RIM’s clients and investors. Many fear that a lackluster market reception to BB10 could seal RIM’s fate.

RIM, which does not say what percentage of its business comes from the enterprise customers, said its online training and webcast series are already in place.

Trade-ups, including free upgrades

on the licenses for BB10 operating system, will be available ahead of the January 30 launch.

Evercore Partners analyst Mark McKechnie said RIM’s step-bystep program to woo enterprise customers was a positive move, though it highlights the challenges RIM faces.

“We are encouraged with an ‘all out’ marketing campaign with the right incentives to motivate enterprises to upgrade,” he said in a note to clients. “Our take is that this will remove a roadblock for those already planning to upgrade, but likely won’t push too many who prefer to wait.”

McKechnie, who has an “equalweight” rating on RIM’s stock, said the move is unlikely to tempt back customers who have already abandoned the BlackBerry in favor of iPhones and Android devices. RIM offers support for the rival devices, but needs corporates to update to Blackberry Enterprise Service 10 so they can power and run BB10 devices on their networks.

almost worth the price of admission.

Almost.

What’s inescapable is that this first version of the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro isn’t a winner when it comes to price and performance.

It’s just a bit too expensive.

If you buy the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a great machine.

Still, I have to think it’s the next revision that will better fit into the budgets and requirements for most buyers.

The upside is that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display gives us a glimpse at the future of Apple’s portable lineup -- and that bodes well for Mac fans everywhere.

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Corruption haunts Bali

Many corruption cases seem to be frozen Bali Post

DENPASAR - Corruption practices are increasingly commonplace committed by state officials both at central and local levels. Such corruption practices also haunt the regions in Bali. As evidence, the officials from lower-level up to several former regents in Bali have been arrested with allegation of involvement in the practices benefiting themselves. However, some indications of corruption are still ignored by law enforcement officials.

“Of the few cases of corruption revealed lately, we have to honestly say that Bali is not free from corruption. Many local officials commit corruption,” said a professor of the Faculty of Law, Udayana University, Prof. IK Rai Setiabudhi, when speaking in the Year End Seminar of the Bali House with the theme ‘Corruption Is a Crime that Must Be Eradicated’ taking place at the Wantilan Hall of Bali House on Sunday (Dec 9).

According to the former Dean of the Law Faculty of the Udayana University, this condition should become a collective concern because some cases had stipulated the suspect up to sending them to jail. Based on the latest data of corruption index, Bali actually occupied the fifth most corrupt regions in Indonesia. “It is a serious problem. We have to motivate the Anticorruption NGOs and wider

community to control it so that it will not get worse in the future,” said Setiabudhi.

Similar opinion was revealed

by Chairman of Bali Corruption Watch (BCW), Putu Wirata Dwikora. He also put particular emphasis on corruption cases in Bali that had been revealed to imprison the perpetrators. At the same time, some indications of corruption were still shelved so far.

“Many indications of corruption in the regency and municipality in Bali are not followed up by the law enforcement officials.

This must be our common concern,” said Dwikora. He also encouraged the officials to reveal the cases more seriously without discrimination. “If we want to be free from corruption, the existing cases must be investigated thoroughly. Do not be left unresolved,” said Dwikora.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Bali House, AA Ngurah Oka Ratmadi, who appeared as a keynote speaker in the seminar, emphasized that corruption was an extraordinary crime. That was why corruption should be eradicated. “Some headmen, subdistrict heads, regents up to ministers have now even become a suspect. It’s what happening in this republic, and I am very sad to hear that,” he said.

Seeing numerous cases of corruption from the central to regional government, it was not mistaken if Indonesia was ranked as one of the most corrupt countries. “Are we not ashamed of it? This condition should become our common evaluation. And my message for leaders who want to move forward, simply emulate Jokowi. He becomes one of the best mayors in the world for clean government during his office

as the mayor of Solo,” said Cok Rat, his familiar greeting.

This senior figure of Satria Palace specifically requested the participation of anti-corruption agencies and the community to

control it seriously so that government could run cleanly. “Do not let corruption happen around you. It must be controlled,” said Cok Rat, doubling as Chairman of the PDI-P Bali. (kmb29)

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Protestors rallied to support Commission of Corruption Eradication (KPK) in their battle against corruption recently. Corruption practices are increasingly commonplace committed by state officials both at central and local levels. Such corruption practices also haunt the regions in Bali.

Segara Temple: An Oceanfront Temple Serving as Historical Evidence of Singaraja Another historical evidence of Singaraja town is now still standing firmly namely the Segara Temple venerated by 4,887 residents of Buleleng customary village, Buleleng

subdistrict. Characteristic of the temple is indicated by design of the entrance gates and the doors were carved with typical ornamental style of Buleleng.

Besides, the wall of the entrance gates

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composed of several round stones neatly arranged gives unique impression to the beachfront temple.

Chief of Buleleng customary village, Nyoman Sutrisna, when met at his residence not long ago said that so far there were no definite evidences regarding the age of the temple located in the heart of Singaraja town. However, in reference to the village bylaw it was known if the temple belonged to khayangan tiga or trinity temple.

Since it was established, the temple was introduced by the King of Buleleng as neo-geological temple. In the passage of time, function of the temple was converted into territorial temple.

With the new status as a territorial temple, it became a historical evidence of Buleleng Regency that had become the Lesser Sunda Regency and the birth of Singaraja town. As the time went by, the temple buildings were damaged and renovated in 1846.

The renovation itself was made by the royal family of AA Made Karangasem. “The history is pursuant to the village bylaw becoming our legacy. So far, we remain to preserve the temple as trinity temple,” he said.

According to Sutrisna, the bylaw also predetermined the temple anniversary (piodalan) held with the togetherness of residents. Based on the convention (prarem) stipulated, within the period of three years it was held five times small-scale anniversary, while in the same period was held once grandiose anniversary. For the ceremony in the Segara Temple, the residents in charge to prepare everything had been determined. They were taken from the five customary hamlets consisting of the Kampung Baru, Kampung Anyar, Kaliuntu, Bali and Banjar Jawa. Meanwhile, the temple priest officiating over the ceremony was taken from the Buleleng customary village.

“The small-scale temple anniversary is held on ulian Bali or five days before Galungan. Other than worship on the temple anniversary, the worship is also carried out by residents that have just completed burial procession followed by nganyut ritual,” he explained. He added that to maintain the sanitation in the temple environment, a cleanup service was regularly organized before the temple anniversary and a cleanup service

done by specified groups.

Aside from doing maintenance, the group also often organized psalmodic activities in the temple. In addition, the Buleleng customary village also hired an attendant to oversee the temple area.

“Due to the support of residents and government assistance, the historical legacy we receive is still sustainable to venerate the Lord Vishnu abiding in the temple,” he said.

On the other hand, Sutrisna said that because of the old age and location within the area of Buleleng Harbor attraction, the temple was frequently visited by foreign tourists. In response to this matter, his party did not too question about the temple sanctity because the entrance into the temple had been arranged in a regulation. Temple attendant would recommend visitors to wear scarves and not allow entering for those in temporary impure condition (due to family’s death or menstruation). “Every day, there are some tourists visiting the temple and we have got the rules to follow. Those rules should be complied by outside residents or tourists that will make a visit or say prayers in the temple,” he added. (BTN)

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A lawyer arrested for bringing meth

Denpasar (Bali Post)—

After a four-day inspection against the individual lawyer, Tedi Raharjo (TD), the investigators of Narcotics Unit of Bali Police ultimately upgraded the status of the concerned from witness to suspect. Even, the suspect living on Jalan Tukad Buaji Denpasar was immediately arrested in jail of the Denpasar Metro Police. It was confirmed by Narcotics Unit Chief of Denpasar Metro Police, I Wayan Suarda, Sunday (Dec 9).

Suarda explained that stipulation of Tedi Raharjo as a suspect was based on the results of further investigation. In the examination of the suspect, the existing elements had fulfilled, so that investigator upgraded his status. On the following day, the investigators have also promptly issued an order of detention. “The suspect was officially arrested on Sunday,” said Suarda to Bali Post.

According to him, the arrest of the suspect was made around Jalan Pulau Adi Denpasar on Wednesday (Dec 5). Before the arrest, police received information that around the crime scene a person would take a package of crystal meth. Upon receiving the information, police carried out a monitoring. “Well, the suspect then came to location to take the package by motorcycle,” he said.

Police did not immediately arrest the suspect. They deliberately waited after the package was in his hand. A few seconds after taking the affixed package, the suspect went away immediately. In order not to lose the target, police officers

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Rehabilitation of Yeh Embang Market Negara (Bali Post)—

A number of traders at Yeh Embang Market confessed to be restless and rejected the relocation plan during the rehabilitation in 2013. They rejected to be temporarily relocated for fear of decreasing turnover.

Indeed, rehabilitation to the Yeh Embang village market will be carried out by the government to improve the old market building having looked vile.

However, the kiosk users admitted to be reluctant if the market was totally rehabilitated and they would be relocated. One of the traders, Ketut Mawa, expressed if he worried to be relocated to a distant location because it could diminish his turnover.

Besides, to remove their merchandise was not easy and required a cost.

Traders were given two alternative places for relocation, namely at the rest area Rambut Siwi and Yeh Embang public square. “If rehabilitating the building, it should not be carried out in total, but

immediately gave chase. Probably, the suspect knew if he was chased by police, so that the evidence was disposed. ‘Having stopped the pace of his motorcycle, the evidence was not with the suspect. However, the evidence of crystal meth was found by police,” he said.

The suspect had also been adamant not to admit if the crystal meth weighing 0.25 gram was his. Nevertheless, the suspect was secured to Denpasar Metro Police along with the evidence. After being deepened, the requirements were met so that the investigator named him a suspect. Based on recognition of the suspect, the illicit goods were planned to be used at certain place. “He said if it would be used alone. However, we still continue to investigate the case,” he explained.

In addition, Suarda stated if his party had taken the sample of his urine to be further examined. Unfortunately, the result of his urine test had not come out. “Until now, the result of his urine test has not been issued. Simply wait for the results later on,” he added. (kmb21)

been checked, in fact the bag contained sandals, apparel and hard objects.

Related to such suspicious object, he informed it to his uncle, I Nyoman Adi. Then, it was reported to Sukawati Police. “We do not know its contents because it is still being checked,” said Chief of Sukawati Police, I Made Witaya, in the scene.

Apparently, police secured and arranged the condition of traffic flows at the road section living through traffic congestion. (kmb)

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South Koreans watch a TV news program about North Korea’s rocket launch plans at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

North Korean rocket launch window opens Associated Press Writer

SEOUL, South Korea — A near two-week launch window for a North Korean long-range rocket began Monday, a day after Pyongyang said it may delay liftoff. North Korea has faced mounting international pressure to abandon what critics call a cover for a banned missile test.

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The police officers show the fireworks that was confiscated from the sellers in Denpasar area. The fireworks usually increasing in number near the New Year celebration.

North Korean scientists had been pushing forward with final preparations for the launch from a west coast site but are considering “readjusting” the timing for unspecified reasons, an unidentified spokesman for the Korean Committee for Space Technology said in a dispatch released by North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency early Sunday.

It was unclear whether diplomatic intervention or technical glitches were behind the potential delay. The brief KCNA dispatch said scientists and technicians were discussing whether to set new launch dates but did not elaborate.

There were no signs of an imminent launch Monday, and North Korea’s state media has yet to follow up on Sunday’s announcement.

North Korea earlier said it would launch a three-stage rocket mounted with a satellite from the Sohae station on its northwest coast sometime between Monday and Dec. 22. Pyongyang calls it a peaceful bid to send an observation satellite into space, its second attempt this year. An April launch failed seconds after liftoff.

Word of a possible delay came just days after satellite photos indicated that snow may

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gradually without relocating traders,” said the trader.

Discourse of rejection by traders was revealed in the meeting held on Saturday night (Dec 8). The meeting was led by the Head of Yeh Embang Public Market Association, I Gusti Made Semadi.

Semadi said on Sunday (Dec 9) the meeting specifically discussed about the market rehabilitation plan. However, the meeting was unable to make any deals among the merchants, whether they agreed or disagreed, because there was no clarity from Jembrana Regency regarding the market rehabilitation plan. The Head of Yeh Embang Village Market, IGN Ketut Artana, admitted there was indeed resistance from some merchants with the reason that the relocation was too far. But according to him, there was another relocation site at Yeh Embang public square. If the location was selected, the traders would be prepared some sheds to sell their merchandise. (kmb26)

Suspected to be an explosive Batubulan residents were made shocked by the discovery of suspicious object alleged to contain an explosive device in one of the old houses doubling as store in the area.

Red package in a plastic bag was found near Batubulan petrol station on Sunday afternoon (Dec 9). Now, it was still detected by the bomb squad of Bali Police Mobile Brigade. The bundle was first discovered by Kadek Yuda, an eight-year-old boy. Having

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have slowed launch preparations, and as officials in Washington, Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow and elsewhere urged North Korea to cancel a liftoff widely seen as a violation of bans against missile and nuclear activity because the rocket shares the same technology used for firing a long-range missile.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Monday that his government will maintain vigilance. Japan’s military has been ordered to intercept a North Korean rocket if it falls on Japanese territory.

“At this moment, we are keeping our guard up,” Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto told reporters. “We have not seen any objective indication that would cause us to make any change to our preparedness.”

Commercial satellite imagery taken by GeoEye on Dec. 4 and shared Friday with The Associated Press by the 38 North and North Korea Tech websites showed the Sohae site northwest of Pyongyang covered with snow. The road from the main assembly building to the launch pad showed no fresh tracks, indicating that the snowfall may have stalled the preparations.

However, analysts believed rocket preparations would have been completed on time for liftoff as early as Monday.

BEIRUT - U.S. and Russian officials have given their commitment to a political solution for the deepening Syrian conflict, a United Nations envoy said on Sunday, but Moscow dismissed speculation it was preparing for President Bashar al-Assad’s exit. With rebels now fighting on the doorsteps of Damascus, Assad’s forces kept up their now daily artillery strikes and air raids on eastern suburbs as well as some rebel-held districts on the capital’s outskirts.

U.N. special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi met the U.S. and Russian deputy foreign ministers in Geneva for the second session of tripartite talks in less than a week, apparently in response to rising violence that now threatens to engulf Damascus.

“All three parties reaffirmed their common assessment that the situation in Syria was bad and getting worse,” a statement from Brahimi said. “They stressed that a political process to end the crisis in Syria was necessary and still possible.”

Notwithstanding his comments, commitment to a political process could be at risk. Western officials were among those who helped rebels to create a unified chain of command at the weekend, and Washington is expected to recognize the

opposition as the sole representative of the Syrian people next week.

Russia, Syria’s main arms supplier, insisted its position on Assad had not softened and it was not negotiating on the future of the president, whose family has ruled Syria for 42 years.

“We are not holding any talks on the fate of Assad,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying by Itar-Tass news agency in Moscow. “All attempts to present the situation rather differently are shady.”

Several countries are believed to be supplying both sides in the conflict, with Iran bankrolling Assad’s war efforts while its regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Qatar arm the rebels.

Brahimi said the talks aimed to find a solution based on last June’s Geneva Declaration, which called for a transitional government. This proposal originally foundered over different interpretations of that transition; Washington said Assad could not play a role but Russia insisted that his fate should not be decided outside Syria.

Syria’s 20-month-old uprising, which began as peaceful protests but has descended into civil war, has become increasingly bloody with over 40,000 people killed.

Georgia details nuke black market investigations Associated Press Writer

BATUMI, Georgia — On the gritty side of this casino resort town near the Turkish border, three men in a hotel suite gathered in secret to talk about a deal for radioactive material.

The Georgian seller offered cesium, a byproduct of nuclear reactors that terrorists can use to arm a dirty bomb with the power to kill. But one of the Turkish men, wearing a suit and casually smoking a cigarette, made clear he was after something even more dangerous: uranium, the material for a nuclear bomb.

The would-be buyers agreed to take a photo of the four cylinders and see if their boss in Turkey was interested. They did not know police were watching through a hidden camera. As they got up to leave, the police rushed in and arrested the men, according to Georgian officials, who were present.

The encounter, which took place in April, reflected a fear shared by U.S. and Georgian officials: Despite years of effort and hundreds of millions of dollars spent in the fight against the illicit sale of nuclear contraband, the black market remains active in the countries around the former Soviet Union. The radioactive materials, mostly left over from the Cold War, include nuclear bomb-grade uranium and plutonium, and dirty-bomb isotopes like cesium and iridium.

The extent of the black market is unknown, but a steady stream of attempted sales of radioactive materials in recent years

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This undated photo provided by the Georgia Interior Ministry shows part of a seizure of radioactive substances including iridium-192 and europium-152.

suggests smugglers have sometimes crossed borders undetected. Since the formation of a special nuclear police unit in 2005 with U.S. help and funding, 15 investigations have been launched in Georgia and dozens of people arrested.

Six of the investigations were disclosed publicly for the first time to The Associated Press by Georgian authorities. Officials with the U.S. government and the International Atomic Energy Agency declined to comment on the individual investigations, but President Barack Obama noted in a speech earlier this year that countries like Georgia and Moldova have seized highly enriched uranium from smugglers. An IAEA official, who spoke anonymously because he was not authorized to comment, said the agency is concerned smuggling is still occurring in Georgia.

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Japan economic data sparks recession fears

Agence France-Presse

TOKYO - Japan confirmed Monday the world’s third-largest economy shrank in the three months to September, stoking fears the country was slipping into a recession and fuelling speculation about fresh easing measures.

Financial turmoil in Europe, an export-denting strong yen and a diplomatic row with major trade partner China have hurt Japan’s economy, dousing hopes it had cemented a recovery after last year’s quake-tsunami disaster.

On Monday, data from the Cabinet Office confirmed earlier figures that showed Japan’s economy shrank 0.9 percent in the July-September quarter, or down 3.5 percent on an annualised basis.

The revised data also showed growth in the previous quarter was essentially flat, slipping 0.03 percent, reversing preliminary figures which had pointed to 0.1 percent growth in the April to June quarter.

That would meet the technical definition of a recession -- two successive quarters of negative growth -- but the government, the official arbiter of such matters, urged caution on interpreting the figures.

The data was likely, however, to heap pressure on the Bank of Japan for more aggressive policy action to stem a slowdown in the Japanese economy.

“We had already said Japan was in a recession. Today’s number strengthened our case,” said Tomo Kinoshita, chief economist at Nomura Securities in Tokyo.

Separate data released Monday showed Japan’s current account surplus was down about 30 percent on-year to 376.9 billion yen ($4.56 billion) in October, although the latest figure beat market expectations for a 218 billion yen surplus, according to Dow Jones Newswires.

The current account is the broadest measure of Japan’s trade with the rest of the world, including exports, tourism and overseas income.

Japan’s current account surpluses have been hit by a slowing global economy and a spike in fuel imports due to the shutdown of most of the country’s nuclear reactors following the 2011 quake-and-tsunami sparked nuclear crisis.

To make matters worse, the flare-up in a decades-long row over a disputed island chain has sparked a consumer boycott of Japanese products in China, damaging a more than $340-billion annual trade relationship with Beijing.

Last month, Tokyo approved $10.7 billion in fresh spending to help boost the limp economy, more than double a package announced in October.

The new package was announced as the nation prepares for December 16 elections which are expected to see Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Democratic Party of Japan defeated by the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party led

by Shinzo Abe. Abe has vowed to spend heavily on public works and pressure the Bank of Japan into launching aggressive monetary easing measures to boost growth if his party wins the election.

The BoJ has unveiled policy easing measures in recent months as its counterparts in the US and Europe launched major moves to counter slowing growth.

The yen has been weakening as speculation grows that the BoJ will usher in further easing measures after its policy meeting this month, with the central bank’s closely-watched Tankan corporate sentiment survey due this week.

“The BoJ will have no choice but to consider additional monetary easing in case its own Tankan survey shows worsening in near-term corporate sentiment,” said RBS Securities chief Japan economist Junko Nishioka.

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Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration against government-imposed austerity measures and labor reforms in the public healthcare sector in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Crushed by an austerity squeeze and towering unemployment, millions of Europeans joined the ranks of the newly poor in 2012 in a crisis that showed no mercy for the old, women or children.

Crisis crushes millions of Europeans into new poverty Agence France-Presse

MADRID - Crushed by an austerity squeeze and towering unemployment, millions of Europeans joined the ranks of the newly poor in 2012 in a crisis that showed no mercy for the old, women or children.

An arc of misery spread pitilessly across southern Europe’s middle classes, engulfing bailed-out nations Greece and Portugal and tottering heavyweights such as the eurozone’s number four economy, Spain, and number three, Italy.

“The black hole is getting bigger and bigger,” fretted Mercedes Gonzalez, a 52-year-old Spaniard who has less than 800 euros ($1,000) a month to raise her unemployed family in the Madrid suburb of Fuenlabrada.

In July, she was still pocketing the monthly state aid of 426 euros for the long-term unemployed. But the benefit was slashed to 360 euros last month, she said, and in the meantime a September 1 rise in sales tax lifted the

price of food and other regular bills.

“Things are really getting worse, we can’t breathe already,” said the energetic unemployed saleswoman whose voice betrayed weariness as she contemplated caring for herself, her carpenter husband and two of her three adult sons, all out of work.

Spain is displaying all the signs of a major social crisis, with one in four workers unemployed, an unprecedented austerity squeeze by the state, cuts to education and healthcare, and thousands of indebted families thrown out of their homes and into the streets.

In this country, where two home owners threatened with eviction recently committed suicide, as in other southern European nations such as Greece and Italy, the economic crisis is sowing implacable despair.

In Italy, the fate of an unemployed bricklayer who was being chased for unpaid taxes moved the entire country.

Giuseppe Campaniello set himself

ablaze outside a tax office at the end of March and died after nine days of agony.

“You can’t expect a self-employed bricklayer to pay taxes even for the months when he is not working. The state beats you up and Giuseppe paid the consequences,” his 48-year-old widow said Tiziana Marrone from Bologna in central Italy told AFP. “Giuseppe was not helped out. He felt he had his back to the wall. That morning he had to go to a criminal hearing for his taxes. It should have never got to that. We all make mistakes but he never stole from anybody!” she said.

“His was also a protest. Our laws drove him to it. It wasn’t a suicide linked to the crisis, it was statesanctioned murder,” she said.

Marrone herself is now in a desperate situation as she has inherited her husband’s massive debts and lives on an allowance of 450 euros a month.

She is forced to rely on handouts from her pensioner mother to survive.

Retain Many Antiquities from Thirteenth Century The Gelang Agung temple categorized into dang kahyangan (sanctum to venerate a sage) located at Buangga Hamlet, Getasan Village, Petang Subdistrict, is not only considered as a sanctum by local community, but also as one of the cultural heritage cornerstones. Many cultural relics originating from thirteenth century were discovered in the temple.

Various stories arose concerning with the temple naming located amidst the paddy fields being far from residential areas. However, the naming is inseparable from the discovery of yellowish bronze bracelets sizing large enough. It is said the bracelet was found in the temple area. Other than bracelets, it was also found a small bronze bracelet scattered around the temple. Unfortunately, none of those bracelets are now left.

Priest of the Gelang Agung temple, I Made Terum and priest of Dalem Temple of Buangga I Ketut Malen said their predecessors frequently showed off those objects. Unfortunately, they had disappeared somewhere. Now, the existence of those objects was unknown, including the preliminary evidence of the temple establishment. Surrounding communities only referred to ancient stories.

In the temple was also found some perforated coins wrapped in leaves when an excavation was made. Oddly, said a community leader, Made Ngaceng, the erythrina leaf used to wrap the coins was still fresh. Those perforated coins were found during an excavation by residents and the officers of the Antiquities Reserve, Archaeological Agency for Bali, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara Region in 1997.

Except for bronze bracelets and perforated coins, according to the story, it was also found a temple mound measuring one square meter when the temple was first discovered. Afterward, the mound was excavated. As a result, it was discovered various kinds of statues. Allegedly, some relicts were still kept under the temple.

Few relics excavated have now been placed in Gedong Arca. There are a statue of Lord Vishnu riding Garuda (eagle), phallus, a statue resembling lotus flower comprising three sections with octagonal base, the center of three-tiered rectangular frame, and circular pinnacle surrounded by sculpture resembling a lotus leaf. When viewing the phallus building next to it, it is likely a symbol of yoni. If both symbols are combined, then they symbolize fertility. There is also a relic of Padmasana shrine whose headboard is inscribed with Balinese script and a few fragments of the buildings are made of stone, while fragment of the building is rectangle.

Chief of Buangga customary village, IGN Arnawa, stated that local community truly hoped the government to pay attention to the temple existence. He assessed the government’s attention so far was very minimal associated with physical condition of the temple and cultural relics retained inside the temple.

Meanwhile, various magical stories accompanied the existence of the Gelang Agung temple. One of them mentioned that in the past many juwuk linglang oranges grew around the temple and it was believed to have capability of reviving the dead. Similarly, turmeric was said to grow in the temple area where if harvested it would turn into gold. However, if it was taken home it would no longer be gold. “So far, we have a real experience where the food during the ceremony in the temple never turns stale despite being left for many days,” Ngaceng said.

Jro Mangku Terum explained the structure of the Gelang Agung temple was not much different from other sanctum in general in Bali. It had a two-tiered meru shrine used to venerate Goddess Sri. In the temple also occurred a chamber to venerate Danghyang Dwijendra. In certain seasons, especially when the paddy plant belonging to residents of Buangga and surrounding residents was attacked by diseases, they would come to pray to the temple and beg salvation. Meanwhile, piodalan or anniversary of the temple fell on Buda (Wednesday) Umanis Julungwangi. (BTN)

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The Regent of Buleleng, Putu Agus Suradnyana (middle), when making a site inspection to the typical albummaking business at Ambengan village recently confirmed to further optimize the marketing of handicraft products in the future.

Ambengan Village

Craft center for photo albums and frames

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Ambengan village in Sukasada subdistrict known as the craft center of photo albums and frames as well as similar articles can survive despite little promotion. It happens because the materials of craft made by residents have been provided by nature such as leaves of hibiscus, banana, butterflies and other natural materials that have been dried. Such handicrafts are not only marketed in Bali, but also exported to Korea and other countries.

Interestingly, the craftsmen at the village very rarely raise the prices although the price of materials such as glue and others has increased for several times. It is taken because the crafters worry about losing their customers if the price continues to be increased.

A crafter, Jro Gede Ketut Suekan, said the demand of album handicraft until this year end was relatively normal. It could be seen from the reception of order from foreign buyers that had become their regular customers such as from Korea. Within the past few months, the customers routinely ordered various types of handicrafts made from the leaves of hibiscus, butterfly and banana sheath. The most favored products were ranging from photo album, block note, photo frame and other forms of craft.

“Our order remains stable from the art shop owners in Ubud, Gianyar and surrounding areas, so that we keep on working vivaciously. Hopefully,

this condition will continue, so that the residents we recruit can have a job to raise their family’s prosperity,” he said.

Suekan added that the current price of his products was still the same and there had been no increase. He pointed out the cheapest price of his product was IDR 5,000 and the most expensive was IDR 25,000 per piece.

The price had not increased despite the prices of raw materials had gone up. It was intended to maintain the customers, especially foreign buyers, so that they did not easily give up if the price of product increased for numerous times. “Yes, for the time being the prices are still normal and there is no increase. We are trying to maintain the relationship with customers in order they will not give up, so that they keep ordering our products,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Buleleng, Putu Agus Suradnyana, when making a site inspection to the typical

album-making business at Ambengan village recently confirmed to further optimize the marketing of handicraft products in the future. The government would publish a sort of guidebook containing information on the potential of photo album craft at Ambengan village. The effort was to attract foreign and domestic holidaymakers beginning to visit Buleleng before continuing their trip to Java via Gilimanuk.

“We will publish a handbook to target the group of travelers so that when visiting the region they can purchase album souvenir craft for their relatives at their home village,” he said.

Aside from by means of handbook, the government would also boost the marketing by utilizing the album craft as souvenir for state or foreign guests.

“We will also use this craft product for souvenir when receiving honorary guests. By that way, it will be indirectly known and crafters can receive the orders,” he added. (kmb)

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As Tibetan self-immolations rise, Beijing tightens grip Reuters

BEIJING - As the number of self-immolations in restive Tibetan regions rises sharply, Beijing appears to be tightening rules against the anti-China protests despite hopes the new leadership may take a softer line against Tibet.

Some experts have said Communist Party chief Xi Jinping -- whose former vice premier father had a close bond with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama -- might adopt a more reformist approach to the troubled mountainous region when he takes over as president in March.

But so far, the anti-China protests, including 81 burning cases this year, have only been met with an intensified crackdown by Chinese security forces. Beijing has defended its iron-fisted rule in Tibet, saying the remote region suffered from dire poverty, brutal exploitation of serfs and economic stagnation until 1950 when Communist troops “peacefully liberated” it.

The country’s top court and public security authorities have now issued a directive that allows for criminal charges, including intentional homicide, to be filed against self-immolators and anyone who “organizes, plots, incites, coerces, entices, abets, or

assists others” in such protest.

An official southwestern Gansu province newspaper explained the order on its website last week, saying authorities should prevent people from gathering to mourn a self-immolator or collect money for family members.

State media reported on Sunday that police in Sichuan province detained a Tibetan monk and his nephew for “inciting” eight people to set themselves on fire since 2009.

There has been a steep increase in cases of self immolation this year, and in November alone -- when Xi was named the new head of the Party -- 29 people set themselves on fire.

In all, there have been 94 burnings to protest Chinese rule since 2009, according to the Tibet-government-in-exile. At least 77 people have died from their injuries.

Few people know what Xi thinks of Tibet or the Dalai Lama, but his liberal-minded father’s thinking is certain to be

influential.

The Dalai Lama has never met Xi but his fondness for his father is, for some, a sign that China’s next leader may take a different line on Tibet. Some expect him

to be more tolerant of Muslim Uighurs in the western region of Xinjiang, and also of Taiwan, the independently ruled island that China has vowed to take back, by force if necessary.

PORTERVILLE, Calif. — The church bell that rings out to announce the deaths of tribal members on the Tule River Indian Reservation tolled four times Sunday after a man killed his mother and her two brothers, wounded three of his young children, then died following a shootout with police.

Authorities cornered Hector Celaya, 31, on a country road in the middle of citrus orchards 30 miles away from the reservation and about six hours after the shootings Saturday night. In the car with him were two daughters, 8-year-old Alyssa and 5-year-old Linea. One had life-threatening injuries; the other did not. Police did not say which.

Authorities have not disclosed

what motivated Celaya to kill his relatives, who lived in a travel trailer on a family compound on the reservation of about 800 people. But tribal members said the former custodian at the reservation’s casino had a troubled past.

“He had a real hard life,” said Rhoda Hunter, the tribal council secretary. “But all of us do, we all have a hard time. But we try not to let it get the best of us.”

Hunter said that Celaya’s mother was a friend of hers. Her name has not yet been released by authorities at the Tulare County sheriff ’s department, which is investigating the case.

The killings stunned the tightknit tribal community.

“We’ve had a lot of deaths here, but nothing like this. Not murder. No, not murder,” Hunter

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Luwak coffee promoted in global market through foreign tourists AGAM, W Sumatra - Organic luwak coffee produced by businessmen in Agam District, West Sumatra province has attracted consumers in the global market.

“By promoting the organic luwak coffee to foreign tourists who come to see raflessia flower here, this coffee has indirectly been promoted to the global market, including Asia, Europe, US and Australia,” organic luwak coffee businessman Umul Khairi said.

He said that the organic coffee named “Rafflesia Luwak Coffee” is produced by wild civets which are believed to be able to produce more enzyme than grounded

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FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2012 file photo released by London-based rights group Freetibet.org, Dorje Rinchen, a farmer in his late 50s, runs after setting himself on fire on the main street in Xiahe, in northwestern China’s Gansu province.

said.

The remote reservation relies on the Eagle Mountain Casino for revenues. Each tribal member receives $500 a month, but Hunter said most of the profit is invested into educational programs for the children.

The compound where the shooting took place is on a dirt road in a scenic canyon lined with oaks and sycamore trees.

Herds of horses graze the hillsides, and modular houses sit on hilltops.

The 911 call came to the Tule River Indian Reservation fire department at about 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, said Shelby Charley Jr., an engineer and supervisor.

He said his crew, which most often attends to people who fall ill at the casino, was shocked by the carnage.

zero HIV case...

From page 1 Meanwhile, the effort to increase the public awareness of HIV/AIDS, chiefly the concerns for people living with HIV/AIDS, Denpasar also launched zero discrimination. It was expected to provide comprehensive information for the public especially at early age through schools so that the public became more concerned about people living with HIV/AIDS and knew if HIV infection did not happen due to contact with people living with HIV. As known, HIV could only get infected through blood and genital secretions. Even, there should be a wound for virus to enter the body.

To reduce mortality rate, Denpasar authority kept on improving the services for people living with HIV/AIDS namely by providing a clinic for Voluntary Counseling & Testing (VCT) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (IMS). (san)

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civets.

“Moreover, we use wild civets to maintain the ecosystem as well as the civet population in the wildlife,” he said.

“To keep the originality of the coffee, I only buy coffee beans from farmers whom I really know,” he noted.

“We processed arabica coffee since this kind of coffee is suitable for West Sumatra climate,” he said.

Khairil stated he only pro-

cessed 40 kilograms of organic coffee beans per month.

Meanwhile, the production of coffee powder only reach about 10-15 kilograms per month.

“Since the processing is quite difficult, the price of luwak coffee reached Rp200,000 per kilogram.” Kjairil said.

He added that the organic luwak coffee is mostly ordered by domestic and foreign tourists who had visited the raflessia flower park.

Government prepare instrument to reduce deficit Antara

JAKARTA - The government has prepare a number of policy instruments to offset trade deficit as a result of increasing imports and declining exports, a trade official said.

“To suppress the deficit, the government has prepared a number of policy instruments,” Bachrul Chairi, the head of policy development and assessment affairs of the Trade Ministry, said in written statement here on Sunday.

He said the instruments the government had prepared concerned efforts to develop down stream products to overcome export performance. This is because the export decline is not caused by the drop in product demand for Indonesian products or commodi-

ties but the decline in the values of a number of Indonesian commodities in the world market.

Bachrul said that trade deficit was also experienced by a number of countries such as Thailand (minus US$16.8 billion) and Japan (-US$67.7 billion).

The trade ministry officials also explained that the second policy instrument was an effort to diversify export market in line with the emergence of new markets in Africa and Latin America.

The new markets grew significantly reaching an average of 115 percent, though their export scales were still small, namely under US$100 million.

“We should utilize the emerging market potentials,” he stressed.

Pramono, Priyo most favored as presidential nominees Antara JAKARTA - Four young figures from political parties, two of whom are Pramono Anung of PDIP and Priyo Budi Santoso of Golkar were most favored to be presidential nominees, the Indonesia Survey Institute (INSIS) said.

The INSIS announced on Sunday the results of its survey that the four yang figures which had high electability to be come presidential hopefuls also included Hidayat Nur Wahid of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Puan Maharani, who is chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) faction in the DPR. Pramono Anung and Priyo Budi Santoso are deputy speakers of the DPR. The four young figures were voted to have highest electability, acceptability and popularity

above that of other young political parties` figures in the survy.

INSIS researcher Mochtar W Oetomo said that in the acceptability aspect, Priyo Budi Santoso was ranked first with the support of 53.73 of the respondents, followed by Puan Maharani (51.02 percent), Pramono Anugng (49.53 percent) Hidayat Nur Wahid (47.75 percent), Tjahjo Kumolo (43,8 percent), Zulkifli Hasan (41.77 percent), Budiman Sujadmiko (38.13 percent) and Anas Urbaningrum (37.47 percent).

“Among young politicians, Priyo outclassed other political party young figures in terms of acceptability and electability,” Mochtar said.

On electability, Priyo Budi Santoso also was ranked first on the list with the support of 10,37 percent of the respondents, followed by Pramono Anung (9.25 percent), Hidayat Nur Wahid (8.41 percent), Puan Maharani

(8.03 percent), Anas Urbaningrum (7.10 percent) and Luthfi Hasan (5.04 percent).

But on the popularity aspect, Mochtar said, Anas Urbaningrum was chosen as the most popular young figure winning 82.05 percent of the support, followed

by Priyo Budi Santoso (77.10 percent), Hidayat Nur Wahid (74.11 percent), Pramono Anung (73.73 percent), Puan Maharani (71.49 percent), Akbar Faisal (69.15 percent).

The INSIS conducted the survey on 1,070 respondents in 33 provinces from November 16 to December 4, 2014.

The survey was conducted faceto-face with respondents based on prepared questionnaires.

“The survey was conducted to see the popularity and acceptability of young political figures as presidential nominees. Young figures we surveyed were those at the ages of between 45 and 55 years old,” Mochtar said.

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Miss Indonesia Maria Selena, (R) and Miss Miss Peru Nicole Faveron pose in Las Vegas, Nevada December 7, 2012. The Miss Universe 2012 competition will be held on December 19.

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Balian Beach IBP

Balian is one of the most amazing surf breaks on the islands and also one of the lesser known.

With a wave that is basically always working, even when the swell is low, Balian produces some amazingly consistent waves that are just beautiful to watch peel away. One of the nice things about this wave is a beach break that it is at the mouth of a river. The river breaks the waves on the way in making for a great rip to get in behind the waves. However, it does make for a strong rip that can suck you out to sea, be sure to paddle hard when getting out. But being a beach break, it provides some safety for those who are still learning and fear the reef. The surf here is best at high tide.

The waves here are beautiful and it breaks deep as a A-frame with the lefty rides being longer and more accessible than the rights.

But the waves are glossy are slow moving so it makes this a great spot for intermediate surfers to visit. Although the break is called Balian, the village up top is called Surabrata.

Its just a little unmarked road at the village market which leads down to the break, so it can be easy to miss.

Once you make it down to the beach, you are stoked. There is a great restaurant with fantastic food and good prices with an ideal view of the action on the waves. The Gado Gado was my favourite there. Also, there is a wide selection of hostels/hotels to choose from, so depending on your price range and how far you want to be from the beach, you should be able to find something suitable.

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Thunder power past Pacers to eighth straight win Reuters

Oklahoma City’s high-octane offense has powered the team to the best record in the NBA, but it was defense that got the job done on Sunday as the Thunder rolled to their eighth straight win, a 104-93 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers. Oklahoma City, who came into the game averaging more than 106 points, trailed the Pacers by four midway through the third quarter before seizing the momentum with a 17-3 run.

“We really got after it on defense in the second half,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks told reporters. “We made them take tough shots in the third and fourth quarters and made them miss.” Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, while reserve Kevin Martin added 24 for the Thunder, who are tied with San Antonio at the top of the Western Conference with a record of 17-4.

David West had 21 points for the Pacers (10-11), who saw all of their starters reach double figures scoring.

With last season’s leading scorer Danny Granger sidelined with a knee

injury, Indiana averaged less than 91 points per game coming into Sunday’s contest, which is last in the NBA. The Pacers managed to stay close before Oklahoma City kicked things into another gear. Durant began the game making just four of 17 shots but missed only two of his last seven.

Indiana pulled to 94-91 in the fourth quarter but the Thunder netted a couple quick baskets and Russell Westbrook made a big block on Roy Hibbert to quell the Pacers. “Plays like that can change the whole momentum of a game, and that was one of those plays” Westbrook said.

Westbrook chipped in 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the defending Western Conference champions, who were coming off an impressive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Kris Humphries (43) defends a shot

by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in New York.

Federer hopes to play 2016 Games in Rio

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SAO PAULO — Roger Federer says he won’t play as often in the next few years and hopes to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The 31-year-old Federer says he’ll be more mindful about the tournaments he plays in the future to make sure he can continue playing at a high level.

“I have to make sure that I take care of my schedule, of my body, of my mind,” he said on Thursday. “Hopefully I can still stay on tour for many more years and hopefully play the Olympics here in three and a half years or so, so I have to look far ahead and not just the next six months.”

The winner of 17 Grand Slams is in Sao Paulo hosting exhibition matches involving Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tommy Robredo, Tommy Haas and Thomaz Bellucci. The Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, are also participating. Federer plays Bellucci, Brazil’s top-ranked player, on Thursday.

The Swiss player has competed in four Olympics for a doubles gold in 2008 and singles silver this year, and he said he would love to make it to the Rio Games.

“There is a lot of passion for sports here,” he said. “It’s a hot place to play tennis right now.”

Federer, who ended the season No. 2 in the world, said this year was especially difficult for him because he also committed to the Davis Cup and London Games, which took him away from practice and from spending time with his family.

“I’ve played a lot of tennis. It’s been a big challenge, especially with the Olympics and the Davis Cup this year,” he said. “I found my way back to world No. 1 and it took a lot of sacrifices. I’d like to be home a little bit more often and in a relaxed fashion.”

Still, he said it was a rewarding season. “I’m very

John eyes bout with magical Mexican Marquez Reuters

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Tennis player Roger Federer, of Switzerland, shaves during a press conference to promote the Gillette Federer Tour, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Federer will take on Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci in an exhibition match Thursday evening.

happy that I’m still playing at a very high level,” said Federer, who won six titles this year, including Wimbledon. “I had one of my best years on tour this year, and one of the most emotional ones, of course.

Next year tournament victories will probably be more important than the rankings, that’s why I need to make sure I practice a lot next year.”

Federer played 19 tournaments in 2012, two more than top-ranked Novak Djokovic. No. 3 Andy Murray also played 19 and Rafael Nadal, nursing a knee injury, played only 11.

SINGAPORE - Unbeaten Indonesian featherweight Chris John already has one win over Juan Manuel Marquez and after seeing the Mexican knock out Manny Pacquiao on Saturday he is keen to move up in weight and face him again. Marquez’s stunning sixth round knockout of Pacquiao, considered one of the all-time greats of the sport, in Las Vegas on Saturday has made the Mexican welterweight (55-6-1 40 knockouts) a hot commodity.

The 39-year-old has not ruled out a fifth bout against Pacquiao, with undefeated American light-welterweight Brandon Rios also a possibility, but John believes he should be next in line for a shot at the Mexican, possibly at lightweight.

“I will fight Marquez at any weight because it is big money,” the 33-year-old was quoted as saying in Monday’s Straits Times. “I am a much better boxer than him and I have more speed and skill.” The duo met in Indonesia in 2006 with John claiming a unanimous points decision victory to defend his WBA featherweight title, though Marquez was unhappy at being docked points in the late rounds for low blows.

“We will approach them and try and get the fight because this is unfinished business.” While John has long fought at featherweight (126 pounds), Marquez has been boxing in the welterweight and light welterweight divisions over the last couple of years. The Mexican last boxed as low as lightweight (136 pounds) in a 2010 world title victory over Australian Michael Katsidis. Marquez, who contemplated retirement before beating Pacquiao, looked extremely comfortable at 147 on Saturday.

“He is a massive puncher and knocked Manny Pacquiao clean out with one punch and it is my job to make sure I do not get hit with the same punch,” John said. “I want the fight and will win again.”

John (48-0-2 22 knockouts) was named the WBA’s fighter of the decade earlier this year but has long been criticised for not fighting more in the United States, the traditional home base of the sport where the likes of Marquez and Pacquiao have regularly fought. The Indonesian’s last two bouts have taken place at the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, part of a five-fight series before retirement, John said previously.

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MANCHESTER, England - Robin van Persie’s stoppage-time free kick swung the Premier League title race firmly in Manchester United’s favour as they beat champions Manchester City 3-2 on Sunday in a pulsating derby fuelled by a heavy dose of sweet revenge.

Victory in their neighbours’ backyard, at an Etihad Stadium where City had not lost in the league for almost two years, sent Alex Ferguson’s side six points clear of their opponents at the top of the table in what already looks like a two-horse race.

Two first-half goals from Wayne Rooney had put United ahead before City pulled level thanks to Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta, only for Van Persie to shatter their comeback.

It was payback time for United, who were denied a 20th English title in the final seconds of last season when City grabbed the championship on goal difference after two stoppagetime goals.

On top of that, their winner came from a player City had courted before his close-season move from Arsenal to the red side of Manchester and it completed a miserable week for Roberto Mancini’s side who crashed out of Europe on Tuesday. Van Persie’s 11th league goal of the season could end up being one of the most important if last term is anything to go by when City won both Manchester derbies, including a 6-1 demolition of United at Old Trafford, on their way to the title.

“Today was special because they hadn’t lost at home for two years and both of us are contending at the top of the league,” Ferguson, whose side have 39 points from 16 games to City’s 33, told Sky Sports.

“It was a fantastic game and you couldn’t take your eyes off it. We should have killed the game off but it’s a funny game football, instead of being 3-0 it was 2-1 and it got the fans going.” United’s celebrations were marred, though, when defender Rio Ferdinand was left bloodied above his left eye after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd in an incident that police said they were investigating.

BAD FEELING The “Champ1-0ns” banner taunting the United fans summed up the significance of this match, referring to the 1-0 victory by City over their neighbours at the Etihad Stadium late

last season which tilted the title race in their favour. While City manager Mancini was confident they could still catch their rivals, and they overturned an eight-point gap with six games to play last season, he was frustrated to have conceded so late.

“It is a bad feeling in this moment.

When you lose a derby in the last second, it is very difficult,” the Italian, whose side had not lost at home in the league since December, 2010, told a news conference. “We have the spirit to recover these six points. We need to do four or five wins in a row.” It was City who made the better start on a sunny afternoon in Manchester, with Mario Balotelli sending a good chance flying well over the bar.

But United caught City and, in particular, keeper Joe Hart by surprise on their first foray forward. Winger Ashley Young set up Rooney, who struck a tame shot that Hart appeared to think was going wide but that trickled, almost in slow motion, into the bottom corner.

City’s problems were compounded when captain and centre back Vincent Kompany was forced off the field

with a groin injury after 20 minutes.

The champions failed to learn from the opening goal and were again caught out by a swift United counterattack as Antonio Valencia and Rafael combined well on the right to cross to the unmarked Rooney who finished comfortably.

Mancini sent on Carlos Tevez seven minutes into the second half, taking off the ineffectual Balotelli who looked unimpressed as he headed down the tunnel and earned stern words from his manager. “I love Mario as a guy, also as a player but I think it is important for him to start to think (about) his job if he wants to play. He can’t continue to play like today, we wanted more from him,” Mancini said.

Balotelli’s replacement, former United striker Tevez, made a swift impact. Just after United had been unfortunate not to kill off the game when Van Persie smashed a shot against the crossbar and Young’s rebound was ruled offside, City got themselves a lifeline.

First Tevez, then David Silva forced United keeper David de Gea into excellent saves before Tevez found Toure who slotted home

to ignite a sense of belief among home fans and a

sense of urgency among his team mates. Silva went close with a shot deflected on to the bar and City equalised four minutes from time when Zabaleta’s firm low shot flew past a cluster of players and into the net.

But it was United who got the happy ending when Van Persie stepped up to take a free kick with just a few seconds remaining and sent it past Hart via a deflection off the boot of Samir Nasri. A thrilling match was marred by the sight of blood gushing down the

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MILAN AC Milan’s Dutch international midfielder Nigel de Jong will be out for the rest of the season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in the Serie A match at Torino, the club said on Sunday.

“The lads have dedicated the victory to Nigel, who unfortunately has suffered a ruptured Achilles of United defender Ferdinand after he was hit

while celebrating the goal. “What you saw happened to Rio should not happen on a football pitch,” Van Persie said.

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Manchester United’s Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring the winning goal during his team’s 3-2 victory against Manchester City in their English Premier League soccer match at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Dec. 9, 2012.

tendon injury that will see him out for the season,” coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters. “It was the only negative thing about the game.”

De Jong, 28, who has a reputation for being a ruthless tackler, joined Milan from English Premier League champions Manchester City during the close season. Milan won the game 4-2.

Five-goal Falcao hails unforgettable La Liga night Reuters

MADRID - Radamel Falcao hailed an “unforgettable night” after the coveted Atletico Madrid striker hit five goals past Deportivo Coruna to become the first man to achieve the feat in Spain’s top league in more than a decade.

Fernando Morientes was the last player to score five in a match playing for Real Madrid against Las Palmas in February 2002 and Falcao was the first to do so for Atletico as they thrashed Depor 6-0 to stay in second place, six points behind leaders Barcelona.

“I scored five in a game when I was little in Bogota,” the Colombian known as “the tiger” said on Atletico’s website (www.clubatleticodemadrid. com). “And I got four playing for Porto against Villarreal but never five as a professional,” he added.

“I was very excited when I came to Atletico Madrid. It was a personal challenge to play in this great league with such a lot of good players “I am enjoying it. I have a great squad

around me who are supporting me and helping me a great deal to develop as a professional.”

Falcao took his tally in La Liga this season to 16 in 15 matches, three more than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and seven behind top scorer Lionel Messi of Barcelona.

However, his exploits are certain to raise expectations that one of Europe’s richest clubs will attempt to lure him away. The 26-year-old has been linked with big spenders like Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City and even with Atletico’s arch rivals and city neighbours Real.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone said the club were savouring Falcao’s presence in the side.

“His people love him, his team mates respect him a great deal and they follow his lead on the pitch,” Argentine Simeone, a former Atletico player who has revived the club’s fortunes since taking over in December 2011, told a news conference.

“Today is an historic day for him,” he added.

Benitez upbeat ahead of CWC Monterrey match Associated Press Writer

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Despite a disappointing end to its Champions League defense last week, Chelsea’s newly-hired manager Rafael Benitez denies carrying undue pressure into Thursday’s Club World Cup semifinal against Mexican club Monterrey.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s first training session in Japan following its 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday, Benitez said cryptically “with the economic crisis around the world everybody is under pressure.”

The Spaniard, who became Chelsea’s eighth manager in nine and a half years after replacing Roberto Di Matteo last month, added, “I have stress, but we will do our best to win the next game and the game after that.”

Chelsea, which arrived in Japan Sunday, is seeded into the semifinals along with South American champion Corinthians of Brazil.

Chelsea will meet CONCACAF champion Monterrey in Yokohama.

The Mexican side defeated Asian Champions League winner Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea 3-1 in the

quarterfinals Sunday.

Corinthians play Al-Ahly in Toyota on Wednesday after the Egyptian club eliminated J-League winner Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in Sunday’s other quarterfinal.

The 52-year-old Benitez, who is managing a team at the Club World Cup for the third time after leading Liverpool (2005) and Inter Milan (2010), said he takes the tournament seriously. “This is a massive competition,” he said. “We hope to do well and will try our best to win it. We try to win every trophy we can. We have played better the past two games and

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hope to continue this.”

Goalkeeper Petr Cech seconded his manager’s view on the importance of the Club World Cup, which features the champions from FIFA’s six confederations, plus a team from the host nation. “It means a lot for every player to be in this tournament,” Cech said. “We have to win the Champions League to be in it.”

Cech said he also welcomed the introduction of goal-line technology — which FIFA is employing for the first time — at the Club World Cup.

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Atletico de Madrid’s Radamel Falcao from Colombia, from, scores his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Deportivo la Coruna at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

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BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi broke German great Gerd Mueller’s 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring for the 86th time in 2012 on Sunday. The Argentina forward scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 2-1 win at Real Betis in the Spanish league match.

His first was an individual effort in the 16th minute to equal Mueller’s mark, and he eclipsed the 1972 milestone with a familiar left-footed finish nine minutes later.

“As I have said many times, the record is nice but the important thing is the victory that keeps us on the patch we want to continue on,” Messi said. “As I always say, my objectives are on a team level: to win the league, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey again.”

Messi has scored 74 goals for Barcelona and 12 times for Argentina this year, and he has three more games in which he can add to his tally before the end of the year. Mueller scored 85 for Bayern Munich and West Germany. The 25-year-old Messi passed Brazil great Pele’s singleseason milestone of 75 goals for Brazil and Santos in 1958 with his 75th and 76th goals of the year on Nov. 11 to move into second place behind Mueller.

After his record 50 goals in the Spanish league last campaign, Messi has led Barcelona to the best start in the history of the championship this season with 14 wins and a draw in the opening 15 rounds. The scoring ace has found the net 30 times already this season in all competitions for Barcelona.

“We won’t see another player like (Messi),” Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova said. “Not just because of his ability to score. But also for his ability to pass, play defense, and his understandings of the game. He is a global star that helps us in so many ways.”

Messi, who became a father for the first time on Nov. 2 to a baby boy named Thiago, was announced as one of the three finalists for the FIFA world player of the year award along with teammate Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the past three years in helping Barcelona win three Spanish league titles and two Champions League crowns, along with various other competitions. He is seeking to become the only player to win the award for a fourth time when the win-

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. ner is announced in Switzerland on Jan. 7.

Iniesta participated in both of Barcelona’s goals in Seville on Sunday, and Messi said he would be happy to see his teammate win the award. “If the Ballon d’Or is for Andres, he deserves it for everything he shows us game after game,” Messi said.

Nicknamed “The Flea” for his small stature and uncanny ability to slice through defenses, Messi has shattered several records during the past year.

He scored 73 times in all competitions for Barcelona last season, breaking the previous European club record of 67 goals set by Mueller in 1972-73 and the prior world club mark of 70 established by Archie Stark of Bethlehem Steel in the American Soccer League in 1924-25.

Fittingly, Messi scored his 73rd and final goal of the 2011-12 season as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the Copa del Rey final in May to give then-coach Pep Guardiola his 14th title in his final game.

In March, Messi passed Cesar Rodriguez’s 57-year-old milestone of 232 goals to become Barcelona all-time leading scorer.

He also equaled the record of 14 goals in a single European Cup competition last season, scoring five times in one Champions League match to set yet another mark.

“Leo is supernatural,” Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. “He doesn’t have limits.

We’ll always have to remember everything he gave us. We have to enjoy every minute we have with him.”

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MANCHESTER, England - Robin van Persie’s stoppage-time free kick swung the Premier League title race firmly in Manchester United’s favour as they beat champions Manchester City 3-2 on Sunday in a pulsating derby fuelled by a heavy dose of sweet revenge.

Victory in their neighbours’ backyard, at an Etihad Stadium where City had not lost in the league for almost two years, sent Alex Ferguson’s side six points clear of their opponents at the top of the table in what already looks like a two-horse race.

Two first-half goals from Wayne Rooney had put United ahead before City pulled level thanks to Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta, only for Van Persie to shatter their comeback.

It was payback time for United, who were denied a 20th English title in the final seconds of last season when City grabbed the championship on goal difference after two stoppagetime goals.

On top of that, their winner came from a player City had courted before his close-season move from Arsenal to the red side of Manchester and it completed a miserable week for Roberto Mancini’s side who crashed out of Europe on Tuesday. Van Persie’s 11th league goal of the season could end up being one of the most important if last term is anything to go by when City won both Manchester derbies, including a 6-1 demolition of United at Old Trafford, on their way to the title.

“Today was special because they hadn’t lost at home for two years and both of us are contending at the top of the league,” Ferguson, whose side have 39 points from 16 games to City’s 33, told Sky Sports.

“It was a fantastic game and you couldn’t take your eyes off it. We should have killed the game off but it’s a funny game football, instead of being 3-0 it was 2-1 and it got the fans going.” United’s celebrations were marred, though, when defender Rio Ferdinand was left bloodied above his left eye after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd in an incident that police said they were investigating.

BAD FEELING The “Champ1-0ns” banner taunting the United fans summed up the significance of this match, referring to the 1-0 victory by City over their neighbours at the Etihad Stadium late

last season which tilted the title race in their favour. While City manager Mancini was confident they could still catch their rivals, and they overturned an eight-point gap with six games to play last season, he was frustrated to have conceded so late.

“It is a bad feeling in this moment.

When you lose a derby in the last second, it is very difficult,” the Italian, whose side had not lost at home in the league since December, 2010, told a news conference. “We have the spirit to recover these six points. We need to do four or five wins in a row.” It was City who made the better start on a sunny afternoon in Manchester, with Mario Balotelli sending a good chance flying well over the bar.

But United caught City and, in particular, keeper Joe Hart by surprise on their first foray forward. Winger Ashley Young set up Rooney, who struck a tame shot that Hart appeared to think was going wide but that trickled, almost in slow motion, into the bottom corner.

City’s problems were compounded when captain and centre back Vincent Kompany was forced off the field

with a groin injury after 20 minutes.

The champions failed to learn from the opening goal and were again caught out by a swift United counterattack as Antonio Valencia and Rafael combined well on the right to cross to the unmarked Rooney who finished comfortably.

Mancini sent on Carlos Tevez seven minutes into the second half, taking off the ineffectual Balotelli who looked unimpressed as he headed down the tunnel and earned stern words from his manager. “I love Mario as a guy, also as a player but I think it is important for him to start to think (about) his job if he wants to play. He can’t continue to play like today, we wanted more from him,” Mancini said.

Balotelli’s replacement, former United striker Tevez, made a swift impact. Just after United had been unfortunate not to kill off the game when Van Persie smashed a shot against the crossbar and Young’s rebound was ruled offside, City got themselves a lifeline.

First Tevez, then David Silva forced United keeper David de Gea into excellent saves before Tevez found Toure who slotted home

to ignite a sense of belief among home fans and a

sense of urgency among his team mates. Silva went close with a shot deflected on to the bar and City equalised four minutes from time when Zabaleta’s firm low shot flew past a cluster of players and into the net.

But it was United who got the happy ending when Van Persie stepped up to take a free kick with just a few seconds remaining and sent it past Hart via a deflection off the boot of Samir Nasri. A thrilling match was marred by the sight of blood gushing down the

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MILAN AC Milan’s Dutch international midfielder Nigel de Jong will be out for the rest of the season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in the Serie A match at Torino, the club said on Sunday.

“The lads have dedicated the victory to Nigel, who unfortunately has suffered a ruptured Achilles of United defender Ferdinand after he was hit

while celebrating the goal. “What you saw happened to Rio should not happen on a football pitch,” Van Persie said.

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Manchester United’s Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring the winning goal during his team’s 3-2 victory against Manchester City in their English Premier League soccer match at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Dec. 9, 2012.

tendon injury that will see him out for the season,” coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters. “It was the only negative thing about the game.”

De Jong, 28, who has a reputation for being a ruthless tackler, joined Milan from English Premier League champions Manchester City during the close season. Milan won the game 4-2.

Five-goal Falcao hails unforgettable La Liga night Reuters

MADRID - Radamel Falcao hailed an “unforgettable night” after the coveted Atletico Madrid striker hit five goals past Deportivo Coruna to become the first man to achieve the feat in Spain’s top league in more than a decade.

Fernando Morientes was the last player to score five in a match playing for Real Madrid against Las Palmas in February 2002 and Falcao was the first to do so for Atletico as they thrashed Depor 6-0 to stay in second place, six points behind leaders Barcelona.

“I scored five in a game when I was little in Bogota,” the Colombian known as “the tiger” said on Atletico’s website (www.clubatleticodemadrid. com). “And I got four playing for Porto against Villarreal but never five as a professional,” he added.

“I was very excited when I came to Atletico Madrid. It was a personal challenge to play in this great league with such a lot of good players “I am enjoying it. I have a great squad

around me who are supporting me and helping me a great deal to develop as a professional.”

Falcao took his tally in La Liga this season to 16 in 15 matches, three more than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and seven behind top scorer Lionel Messi of Barcelona.

However, his exploits are certain to raise expectations that one of Europe’s richest clubs will attempt to lure him away. The 26-year-old has been linked with big spenders like Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City and even with Atletico’s arch rivals and city neighbours Real.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone said the club were savouring Falcao’s presence in the side.

“His people love him, his team mates respect him a great deal and they follow his lead on the pitch,” Argentine Simeone, a former Atletico player who has revived the club’s fortunes since taking over in December 2011, told a news conference.

“Today is an historic day for him,” he added.

Benitez upbeat ahead of CWC Monterrey match Associated Press Writer

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Despite a disappointing end to its Champions League defense last week, Chelsea’s newly-hired manager Rafael Benitez denies carrying undue pressure into Thursday’s Club World Cup semifinal against Mexican club Monterrey.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s first training session in Japan following its 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday, Benitez said cryptically “with the economic crisis around the world everybody is under pressure.”

The Spaniard, who became Chelsea’s eighth manager in nine and a half years after replacing Roberto Di Matteo last month, added, “I have stress, but we will do our best to win the next game and the game after that.”

Chelsea, which arrived in Japan Sunday, is seeded into the semifinals along with South American champion Corinthians of Brazil.

Chelsea will meet CONCACAF champion Monterrey in Yokohama.

The Mexican side defeated Asian Champions League winner Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea 3-1 in the

quarterfinals Sunday.

Corinthians play Al-Ahly in Toyota on Wednesday after the Egyptian club eliminated J-League winner Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in Sunday’s other quarterfinal.

The 52-year-old Benitez, who is managing a team at the Club World Cup for the third time after leading Liverpool (2005) and Inter Milan (2010), said he takes the tournament seriously. “This is a massive competition,” he said. “We hope to do well and will try our best to win it. We try to win every trophy we can. We have played better the past two games and

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hope to continue this.”

Goalkeeper Petr Cech seconded his manager’s view on the importance of the Club World Cup, which features the champions from FIFA’s six confederations, plus a team from the host nation. “It means a lot for every player to be in this tournament,” Cech said. “We have to win the Champions League to be in it.”

Cech said he also welcomed the introduction of goal-line technology — which FIFA is employing for the first time — at the Club World Cup.

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Atletico de Madrid’s Radamel Falcao from Colombia, from, scores his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Deportivo la Coruna at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

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BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi broke German great Gerd Mueller’s 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring for the 86th time in 2012 on Sunday. The Argentina forward scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 2-1 win at Real Betis in the Spanish league match.

His first was an individual effort in the 16th minute to equal Mueller’s mark, and he eclipsed the 1972 milestone with a familiar left-footed finish nine minutes later.

“As I have said many times, the record is nice but the important thing is the victory that keeps us on the patch we want to continue on,” Messi said. “As I always say, my objectives are on a team level: to win the league, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey again.”

Messi has scored 74 goals for Barcelona and 12 times for Argentina this year, and he has three more games in which he can add to his tally before the end of the year. Mueller scored 85 for Bayern Munich and West Germany. The 25-year-old Messi passed Brazil great Pele’s singleseason milestone of 75 goals for Brazil and Santos in 1958 with his 75th and 76th goals of the year on Nov. 11 to move into second place behind Mueller.

After his record 50 goals in the Spanish league last campaign, Messi has led Barcelona to the best start in the history of the championship this season with 14 wins and a draw in the opening 15 rounds. The scoring ace has found the net 30 times already this season in all competitions for Barcelona.

“We won’t see another player like (Messi),” Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova said. “Not just because of his ability to score. But also for his ability to pass, play defense, and his understandings of the game. He is a global star that helps us in so many ways.”

Messi, who became a father for the first time on Nov. 2 to a baby boy named Thiago, was announced as one of the three finalists for the FIFA world player of the year award along with teammate Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the past three years in helping Barcelona win three Spanish league titles and two Champions League crowns, along with various other competitions. He is seeking to become the only player to win the award for a fourth time when the win-

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. ner is announced in Switzerland on Jan. 7.

Iniesta participated in both of Barcelona’s goals in Seville on Sunday, and Messi said he would be happy to see his teammate win the award. “If the Ballon d’Or is for Andres, he deserves it for everything he shows us game after game,” Messi said.

Nicknamed “The Flea” for his small stature and uncanny ability to slice through defenses, Messi has shattered several records during the past year.

He scored 73 times in all competitions for Barcelona last season, breaking the previous European club record of 67 goals set by Mueller in 1972-73 and the prior world club mark of 70 established by Archie Stark of Bethlehem Steel in the American Soccer League in 1924-25.

Fittingly, Messi scored his 73rd and final goal of the 2011-12 season as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the Copa del Rey final in May to give then-coach Pep Guardiola his 14th title in his final game.

In March, Messi passed Cesar Rodriguez’s 57-year-old milestone of 232 goals to become Barcelona all-time leading scorer.

He also equaled the record of 14 goals in a single European Cup competition last season, scoring five times in one Champions League match to set yet another mark.

“Leo is supernatural,” Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. “He doesn’t have limits.

We’ll always have to remember everything he gave us. We have to enjoy every minute we have with him.”

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Balian Beach IBP

Balian is one of the most amazing surf breaks on the islands and also one of the lesser known.

With a wave that is basically always working, even when the swell is low, Balian produces some amazingly consistent waves that are just beautiful to watch peel away. One of the nice things about this wave is a beach break that it is at the mouth of a river. The river breaks the waves on the way in making for a great rip to get in behind the waves. However, it does make for a strong rip that can suck you out to sea, be sure to paddle hard when getting out. But being a beach break, it provides some safety for those who are still learning and fear the reef. The surf here is best at high tide.

The waves here are beautiful and it breaks deep as a A-frame with the lefty rides being longer and more accessible than the rights.

But the waves are glossy are slow moving so it makes this a great spot for intermediate surfers to visit. Although the break is called Balian, the village up top is called Surabrata.

Its just a little unmarked road at the village market which leads down to the break, so it can be easy to miss.

Once you make it down to the beach, you are stoked. There is a great restaurant with fantastic food and good prices with an ideal view of the action on the waves. The Gado Gado was my favourite there. Also, there is a wide selection of hostels/hotels to choose from, so depending on your price range and how far you want to be from the beach, you should be able to find something suitable.

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Thunder power past Pacers to eighth straight win Reuters

Oklahoma City’s high-octane offense has powered the team to the best record in the NBA, but it was defense that got the job done on Sunday as the Thunder rolled to their eighth straight win, a 104-93 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers. Oklahoma City, who came into the game averaging more than 106 points, trailed the Pacers by four midway through the third quarter before seizing the momentum with a 17-3 run.

“We really got after it on defense in the second half,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks told reporters. “We made them take tough shots in the third and fourth quarters and made them miss.” Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, while reserve Kevin Martin added 24 for the Thunder, who are tied with San Antonio at the top of the Western Conference with a record of 17-4.

David West had 21 points for the Pacers (10-11), who saw all of their starters reach double figures scoring.

With last season’s leading scorer Danny Granger sidelined with a knee

injury, Indiana averaged less than 91 points per game coming into Sunday’s contest, which is last in the NBA. The Pacers managed to stay close before Oklahoma City kicked things into another gear. Durant began the game making just four of 17 shots but missed only two of his last seven.

Indiana pulled to 94-91 in the fourth quarter but the Thunder netted a couple quick baskets and Russell Westbrook made a big block on Roy Hibbert to quell the Pacers. “Plays like that can change the whole momentum of a game, and that was one of those plays” Westbrook said.

Westbrook chipped in 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the defending Western Conference champions, who were coming off an impressive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

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Federer hopes to play 2016 Games in Rio

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SAO PAULO — Roger Federer says he won’t play as often in the next few years and hopes to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The 31-year-old Federer says he’ll be more mindful about the tournaments he plays in the future to make sure he can continue playing at a high level.

“I have to make sure that I take care of my schedule, of my body, of my mind,” he said on Thursday. “Hopefully I can still stay on tour for many more years and hopefully play the Olympics here in three and a half years or so, so I have to look far ahead and not just the next six months.”

The winner of 17 Grand Slams is in Sao Paulo hosting exhibition matches involving Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tommy Robredo, Tommy Haas and Thomaz Bellucci. The Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, are also participating. Federer plays Bellucci, Brazil’s top-ranked player, on Thursday.

The Swiss player has competed in four Olympics for a doubles gold in 2008 and singles silver this year, and he said he would love to make it to the Rio Games.

“There is a lot of passion for sports here,” he said. “It’s a hot place to play tennis right now.”

Federer, who ended the season No. 2 in the world, said this year was especially difficult for him because he also committed to the Davis Cup and London Games, which took him away from practice and from spending time with his family.

“I’ve played a lot of tennis. It’s been a big challenge, especially with the Olympics and the Davis Cup this year,” he said. “I found my way back to world No. 1 and it took a lot of sacrifices. I’d like to be home a little bit more often and in a relaxed fashion.”

Still, he said it was a rewarding season. “I’m very

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Tennis player Roger Federer, of Switzerland, shaves during a press conference to promote the Gillette Federer Tour, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Federer will take on Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci in an exhibition match Thursday evening.

happy that I’m still playing at a very high level,” said Federer, who won six titles this year, including Wimbledon. “I had one of my best years on tour this year, and one of the most emotional ones, of course.

Next year tournament victories will probably be more important than the rankings, that’s why I need to make sure I practice a lot next year.”

Federer played 19 tournaments in 2012, two more than top-ranked Novak Djokovic. No. 3 Andy Murray also played 19 and Rafael Nadal, nursing a knee injury, played only 11.

SINGAPORE - Unbeaten Indonesian featherweight Chris John already has one win over Juan Manuel Marquez and after seeing the Mexican knock out Manny Pacquiao on Saturday he is keen to move up in weight and face him again. Marquez’s stunning sixth round knockout of Pacquiao, considered one of the all-time greats of the sport, in Las Vegas on Saturday has made the Mexican welterweight (55-6-1 40 knockouts) a hot commodity.

The 39-year-old has not ruled out a fifth bout against Pacquiao, with undefeated American light-welterweight Brandon Rios also a possibility, but John believes he should be next in line for a shot at the Mexican, possibly at lightweight.

“I will fight Marquez at any weight because it is big money,” the 33-year-old was quoted as saying in Monday’s Straits Times. “I am a much better boxer than him and I have more speed and skill.” The duo met in Indonesia in 2006 with John claiming a unanimous points decision victory to defend his WBA featherweight title, though Marquez was unhappy at being docked points in the late rounds for low blows.

“We will approach them and try and get the fight because this is unfinished business.” While John has long fought at featherweight (126 pounds), Marquez has been boxing in the welterweight and light welterweight divisions over the last couple of years. The Mexican last boxed as low as lightweight (136 pounds) in a 2010 world title victory over Australian Michael Katsidis. Marquez, who contemplated retirement before beating Pacquiao, looked extremely comfortable at 147 on Saturday.

“He is a massive puncher and knocked Manny Pacquiao clean out with one punch and it is my job to make sure I do not get hit with the same punch,” John said. “I want the fight and will win again.”

John (48-0-2 22 knockouts) was named the WBA’s fighter of the decade earlier this year but has long been criticised for not fighting more in the United States, the traditional home base of the sport where the likes of Marquez and Pacquiao have regularly fought. The Indonesian’s last two bouts have taken place at the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, part of a five-fight series before retirement, John said previously.

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As Tibetan self-immolations rise, Beijing tightens grip Reuters

BEIJING - As the number of self-immolations in restive Tibetan regions rises sharply, Beijing appears to be tightening rules against the anti-China protests despite hopes the new leadership may take a softer line against Tibet.

Some experts have said Communist Party chief Xi Jinping -- whose former vice premier father had a close bond with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama -- might adopt a more reformist approach to the troubled mountainous region when he takes over as president in March.

But so far, the anti-China protests, including 81 burning cases this year, have only been met with an intensified crackdown by Chinese security forces. Beijing has defended its iron-fisted rule in Tibet, saying the remote region suffered from dire poverty, brutal exploitation of serfs and economic stagnation until 1950 when Communist troops “peacefully liberated” it.

The country’s top court and public security authorities have now issued a directive that allows for criminal charges, including intentional homicide, to be filed against self-immolators and anyone who “organizes, plots, incites, coerces, entices, abets, or

assists others” in such protest.

An official southwestern Gansu province newspaper explained the order on its website last week, saying authorities should prevent people from gathering to mourn a self-immolator or collect money for family members.

State media reported on Sunday that police in Sichuan province detained a Tibetan monk and his nephew for “inciting” eight people to set themselves on fire since 2009.

There has been a steep increase in cases of self immolation this year, and in November alone -- when Xi was named the new head of the Party -- 29 people set themselves on fire.

In all, there have been 94 burnings to protest Chinese rule since 2009, according to the Tibet-government-in-exile. At least 77 people have died from their injuries.

Few people know what Xi thinks of Tibet or the Dalai Lama, but his liberal-minded father’s thinking is certain to be

influential.

The Dalai Lama has never met Xi but his fondness for his father is, for some, a sign that China’s next leader may take a different line on Tibet. Some expect him

to be more tolerant of Muslim Uighurs in the western region of Xinjiang, and also of Taiwan, the independently ruled island that China has vowed to take back, by force if necessary.

PORTERVILLE, Calif. — The church bell that rings out to announce the deaths of tribal members on the Tule River Indian Reservation tolled four times Sunday after a man killed his mother and her two brothers, wounded three of his young children, then died following a shootout with police.

Authorities cornered Hector Celaya, 31, on a country road in the middle of citrus orchards 30 miles away from the reservation and about six hours after the shootings Saturday night. In the car with him were two daughters, 8-year-old Alyssa and 5-year-old Linea. One had life-threatening injuries; the other did not. Police did not say which.

Authorities have not disclosed

what motivated Celaya to kill his relatives, who lived in a travel trailer on a family compound on the reservation of about 800 people. But tribal members said the former custodian at the reservation’s casino had a troubled past.

“He had a real hard life,” said Rhoda Hunter, the tribal council secretary. “But all of us do, we all have a hard time. But we try not to let it get the best of us.”

Hunter said that Celaya’s mother was a friend of hers. Her name has not yet been released by authorities at the Tulare County sheriff ’s department, which is investigating the case.

The killings stunned the tightknit tribal community.

“We’ve had a lot of deaths here, but nothing like this. Not murder. No, not murder,” Hunter

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Luwak coffee promoted in global market through foreign tourists AGAM, W Sumatra - Organic luwak coffee produced by businessmen in Agam District, West Sumatra province has attracted consumers in the global market.

“By promoting the organic luwak coffee to foreign tourists who come to see raflessia flower here, this coffee has indirectly been promoted to the global market, including Asia, Europe, US and Australia,” organic luwak coffee businessman Umul Khairi said.

He said that the organic coffee named “Rafflesia Luwak Coffee” is produced by wild civets which are believed to be able to produce more enzyme than grounded

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FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2012 file photo released by London-based rights group Freetibet.org, Dorje Rinchen, a farmer in his late 50s, runs after setting himself on fire on the main street in Xiahe, in northwestern China’s Gansu province.

said.

The remote reservation relies on the Eagle Mountain Casino for revenues. Each tribal member receives $500 a month, but Hunter said most of the profit is invested into educational programs for the children.

The compound where the shooting took place is on a dirt road in a scenic canyon lined with oaks and sycamore trees.

Herds of horses graze the hillsides, and modular houses sit on hilltops.

The 911 call came to the Tule River Indian Reservation fire department at about 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, said Shelby Charley Jr., an engineer and supervisor.

He said his crew, which most often attends to people who fall ill at the casino, was shocked by the carnage.

zero HIV case...

From page 1 Meanwhile, the effort to increase the public awareness of HIV/AIDS, chiefly the concerns for people living with HIV/AIDS, Denpasar also launched zero discrimination. It was expected to provide comprehensive information for the public especially at early age through schools so that the public became more concerned about people living with HIV/AIDS and knew if HIV infection did not happen due to contact with people living with HIV. As known, HIV could only get infected through blood and genital secretions. Even, there should be a wound for virus to enter the body.

To reduce mortality rate, Denpasar authority kept on improving the services for people living with HIV/AIDS namely by providing a clinic for Voluntary Counseling & Testing (VCT) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (IMS). (san)

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civets.

“Moreover, we use wild civets to maintain the ecosystem as well as the civet population in the wildlife,” he said.

“To keep the originality of the coffee, I only buy coffee beans from farmers whom I really know,” he noted.

“We processed arabica coffee since this kind of coffee is suitable for West Sumatra climate,” he said.

Khairil stated he only pro-

cessed 40 kilograms of organic coffee beans per month.

Meanwhile, the production of coffee powder only reach about 10-15 kilograms per month.

“Since the processing is quite difficult, the price of luwak coffee reached Rp200,000 per kilogram.” Kjairil said.

He added that the organic luwak coffee is mostly ordered by domestic and foreign tourists who had visited the raflessia flower park.

Government prepare instrument to reduce deficit Antara

JAKARTA - The government has prepare a number of policy instruments to offset trade deficit as a result of increasing imports and declining exports, a trade official said.

“To suppress the deficit, the government has prepared a number of policy instruments,” Bachrul Chairi, the head of policy development and assessment affairs of the Trade Ministry, said in written statement here on Sunday.

He said the instruments the government had prepared concerned efforts to develop down stream products to overcome export performance. This is because the export decline is not caused by the drop in product demand for Indonesian products or commodi-

ties but the decline in the values of a number of Indonesian commodities in the world market.

Bachrul said that trade deficit was also experienced by a number of countries such as Thailand (minus US$16.8 billion) and Japan (-US$67.7 billion).

The trade ministry officials also explained that the second policy instrument was an effort to diversify export market in line with the emergence of new markets in Africa and Latin America.

The new markets grew significantly reaching an average of 115 percent, though their export scales were still small, namely under US$100 million.

“We should utilize the emerging market potentials,” he stressed.

Pramono, Priyo most favored as presidential nominees Antara JAKARTA - Four young figures from political parties, two of whom are Pramono Anung of PDIP and Priyo Budi Santoso of Golkar were most favored to be presidential nominees, the Indonesia Survey Institute (INSIS) said.

The INSIS announced on Sunday the results of its survey that the four yang figures which had high electability to be come presidential hopefuls also included Hidayat Nur Wahid of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Puan Maharani, who is chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) faction in the DPR. Pramono Anung and Priyo Budi Santoso are deputy speakers of the DPR. The four young figures were voted to have highest electability, acceptability and popularity

above that of other young political parties` figures in the survy.

INSIS researcher Mochtar W Oetomo said that in the acceptability aspect, Priyo Budi Santoso was ranked first with the support of 53.73 of the respondents, followed by Puan Maharani (51.02 percent), Pramono Anugng (49.53 percent) Hidayat Nur Wahid (47.75 percent), Tjahjo Kumolo (43,8 percent), Zulkifli Hasan (41.77 percent), Budiman Sujadmiko (38.13 percent) and Anas Urbaningrum (37.47 percent).

“Among young politicians, Priyo outclassed other political party young figures in terms of acceptability and electability,” Mochtar said.

On electability, Priyo Budi Santoso also was ranked first on the list with the support of 10,37 percent of the respondents, followed by Pramono Anung (9.25 percent), Hidayat Nur Wahid (8.41 percent), Puan Maharani

(8.03 percent), Anas Urbaningrum (7.10 percent) and Luthfi Hasan (5.04 percent).

But on the popularity aspect, Mochtar said, Anas Urbaningrum was chosen as the most popular young figure winning 82.05 percent of the support, followed

by Priyo Budi Santoso (77.10 percent), Hidayat Nur Wahid (74.11 percent), Pramono Anung (73.73 percent), Puan Maharani (71.49 percent), Akbar Faisal (69.15 percent).

The INSIS conducted the survey on 1,070 respondents in 33 provinces from November 16 to December 4, 2014.

The survey was conducted faceto-face with respondents based on prepared questionnaires.

“The survey was conducted to see the popularity and acceptability of young political figures as presidential nominees. Young figures we surveyed were those at the ages of between 45 and 55 years old,” Mochtar said.

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Miss Indonesia Maria Selena, (R) and Miss Miss Peru Nicole Faveron pose in Las Vegas, Nevada December 7, 2012. The Miss Universe 2012 competition will be held on December 19.

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Japan economic data sparks recession fears

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TOKYO - Japan confirmed Monday the world’s third-largest economy shrank in the three months to September, stoking fears the country was slipping into a recession and fuelling speculation about fresh easing measures.

Financial turmoil in Europe, an export-denting strong yen and a diplomatic row with major trade partner China have hurt Japan’s economy, dousing hopes it had cemented a recovery after last year’s quake-tsunami disaster.

On Monday, data from the Cabinet Office confirmed earlier figures that showed Japan’s economy shrank 0.9 percent in the July-September quarter, or down 3.5 percent on an annualised basis.

The revised data also showed growth in the previous quarter was essentially flat, slipping 0.03 percent, reversing preliminary figures which had pointed to 0.1 percent growth in the April to June quarter.

That would meet the technical definition of a recession -- two successive quarters of negative growth -- but the government, the official arbiter of such matters, urged caution on interpreting the figures.

The data was likely, however, to heap pressure on the Bank of Japan for more aggressive policy action to stem a slowdown in the Japanese economy.

“We had already said Japan was in a recession. Today’s number strengthened our case,” said Tomo Kinoshita, chief economist at Nomura Securities in Tokyo.

Separate data released Monday showed Japan’s current account surplus was down about 30 percent on-year to 376.9 billion yen ($4.56 billion) in October, although the latest figure beat market expectations for a 218 billion yen surplus, according to Dow Jones Newswires.

The current account is the broadest measure of Japan’s trade with the rest of the world, including exports, tourism and overseas income.

Japan’s current account surpluses have been hit by a slowing global economy and a spike in fuel imports due to the shutdown of most of the country’s nuclear reactors following the 2011 quake-and-tsunami sparked nuclear crisis.

To make matters worse, the flare-up in a decades-long row over a disputed island chain has sparked a consumer boycott of Japanese products in China, damaging a more than $340-billion annual trade relationship with Beijing.

Last month, Tokyo approved $10.7 billion in fresh spending to help boost the limp economy, more than double a package announced in October.

The new package was announced as the nation prepares for December 16 elections which are expected to see Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Democratic Party of Japan defeated by the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party led

by Shinzo Abe. Abe has vowed to spend heavily on public works and pressure the Bank of Japan into launching aggressive monetary easing measures to boost growth if his party wins the election.

The BoJ has unveiled policy easing measures in recent months as its counterparts in the US and Europe launched major moves to counter slowing growth.

The yen has been weakening as speculation grows that the BoJ will usher in further easing measures after its policy meeting this month, with the central bank’s closely-watched Tankan corporate sentiment survey due this week.

“The BoJ will have no choice but to consider additional monetary easing in case its own Tankan survey shows worsening in near-term corporate sentiment,” said RBS Securities chief Japan economist Junko Nishioka.

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Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration against government-imposed austerity measures and labor reforms in the public healthcare sector in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Crushed by an austerity squeeze and towering unemployment, millions of Europeans joined the ranks of the newly poor in 2012 in a crisis that showed no mercy for the old, women or children.

Crisis crushes millions of Europeans into new poverty Agence France-Presse

MADRID - Crushed by an austerity squeeze and towering unemployment, millions of Europeans joined the ranks of the newly poor in 2012 in a crisis that showed no mercy for the old, women or children.

An arc of misery spread pitilessly across southern Europe’s middle classes, engulfing bailed-out nations Greece and Portugal and tottering heavyweights such as the eurozone’s number four economy, Spain, and number three, Italy.

“The black hole is getting bigger and bigger,” fretted Mercedes Gonzalez, a 52-year-old Spaniard who has less than 800 euros ($1,000) a month to raise her unemployed family in the Madrid suburb of Fuenlabrada.

In July, she was still pocketing the monthly state aid of 426 euros for the long-term unemployed. But the benefit was slashed to 360 euros last month, she said, and in the meantime a September 1 rise in sales tax lifted the

price of food and other regular bills.

“Things are really getting worse, we can’t breathe already,” said the energetic unemployed saleswoman whose voice betrayed weariness as she contemplated caring for herself, her carpenter husband and two of her three adult sons, all out of work.

Spain is displaying all the signs of a major social crisis, with one in four workers unemployed, an unprecedented austerity squeeze by the state, cuts to education and healthcare, and thousands of indebted families thrown out of their homes and into the streets.

In this country, where two home owners threatened with eviction recently committed suicide, as in other southern European nations such as Greece and Italy, the economic crisis is sowing implacable despair.

In Italy, the fate of an unemployed bricklayer who was being chased for unpaid taxes moved the entire country.

Giuseppe Campaniello set himself

ablaze outside a tax office at the end of March and died after nine days of agony.

“You can’t expect a self-employed bricklayer to pay taxes even for the months when he is not working. The state beats you up and Giuseppe paid the consequences,” his 48-year-old widow said Tiziana Marrone from Bologna in central Italy told AFP. “Giuseppe was not helped out. He felt he had his back to the wall. That morning he had to go to a criminal hearing for his taxes. It should have never got to that. We all make mistakes but he never stole from anybody!” she said.

“His was also a protest. Our laws drove him to it. It wasn’t a suicide linked to the crisis, it was statesanctioned murder,” she said.

Marrone herself is now in a desperate situation as she has inherited her husband’s massive debts and lives on an allowance of 450 euros a month.

She is forced to rely on handouts from her pensioner mother to survive.

Retain Many Antiquities from Thirteenth Century The Gelang Agung temple categorized into dang kahyangan (sanctum to venerate a sage) located at Buangga Hamlet, Getasan Village, Petang Subdistrict, is not only considered as a sanctum by local community, but also as one of the cultural heritage cornerstones. Many cultural relics originating from thirteenth century were discovered in the temple.

Various stories arose concerning with the temple naming located amidst the paddy fields being far from residential areas. However, the naming is inseparable from the discovery of yellowish bronze bracelets sizing large enough. It is said the bracelet was found in the temple area. Other than bracelets, it was also found a small bronze bracelet scattered around the temple. Unfortunately, none of those bracelets are now left.

Priest of the Gelang Agung temple, I Made Terum and priest of Dalem Temple of Buangga I Ketut Malen said their predecessors frequently showed off those objects. Unfortunately, they had disappeared somewhere. Now, the existence of those objects was unknown, including the preliminary evidence of the temple establishment. Surrounding communities only referred to ancient stories.

In the temple was also found some perforated coins wrapped in leaves when an excavation was made. Oddly, said a community leader, Made Ngaceng, the erythrina leaf used to wrap the coins was still fresh. Those perforated coins were found during an excavation by residents and the officers of the Antiquities Reserve, Archaeological Agency for Bali, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara Region in 1997.

Except for bronze bracelets and perforated coins, according to the story, it was also found a temple mound measuring one square meter when the temple was first discovered. Afterward, the mound was excavated. As a result, it was discovered various kinds of statues. Allegedly, some relicts were still kept under the temple.

Few relics excavated have now been placed in Gedong Arca. There are a statue of Lord Vishnu riding Garuda (eagle), phallus, a statue resembling lotus flower comprising three sections with octagonal base, the center of three-tiered rectangular frame, and circular pinnacle surrounded by sculpture resembling a lotus leaf. When viewing the phallus building next to it, it is likely a symbol of yoni. If both symbols are combined, then they symbolize fertility. There is also a relic of Padmasana shrine whose headboard is inscribed with Balinese script and a few fragments of the buildings are made of stone, while fragment of the building is rectangle.

Chief of Buangga customary village, IGN Arnawa, stated that local community truly hoped the government to pay attention to the temple existence. He assessed the government’s attention so far was very minimal associated with physical condition of the temple and cultural relics retained inside the temple.

Meanwhile, various magical stories accompanied the existence of the Gelang Agung temple. One of them mentioned that in the past many juwuk linglang oranges grew around the temple and it was believed to have capability of reviving the dead. Similarly, turmeric was said to grow in the temple area where if harvested it would turn into gold. However, if it was taken home it would no longer be gold. “So far, we have a real experience where the food during the ceremony in the temple never turns stale despite being left for many days,” Ngaceng said.

Jro Mangku Terum explained the structure of the Gelang Agung temple was not much different from other sanctum in general in Bali. It had a two-tiered meru shrine used to venerate Goddess Sri. In the temple also occurred a chamber to venerate Danghyang Dwijendra. In certain seasons, especially when the paddy plant belonging to residents of Buangga and surrounding residents was attacked by diseases, they would come to pray to the temple and beg salvation. Meanwhile, piodalan or anniversary of the temple fell on Buda (Wednesday) Umanis Julungwangi. (BTN)

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The Regent of Buleleng, Putu Agus Suradnyana (middle), when making a site inspection to the typical albummaking business at Ambengan village recently confirmed to further optimize the marketing of handicraft products in the future.

Ambengan Village

Craft center for photo albums and frames

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Ambengan village in Sukasada subdistrict known as the craft center of photo albums and frames as well as similar articles can survive despite little promotion. It happens because the materials of craft made by residents have been provided by nature such as leaves of hibiscus, banana, butterflies and other natural materials that have been dried. Such handicrafts are not only marketed in Bali, but also exported to Korea and other countries.

Interestingly, the craftsmen at the village very rarely raise the prices although the price of materials such as glue and others has increased for several times. It is taken because the crafters worry about losing their customers if the price continues to be increased.

A crafter, Jro Gede Ketut Suekan, said the demand of album handicraft until this year end was relatively normal. It could be seen from the reception of order from foreign buyers that had become their regular customers such as from Korea. Within the past few months, the customers routinely ordered various types of handicrafts made from the leaves of hibiscus, butterfly and banana sheath. The most favored products were ranging from photo album, block note, photo frame and other forms of craft.

“Our order remains stable from the art shop owners in Ubud, Gianyar and surrounding areas, so that we keep on working vivaciously. Hopefully,

this condition will continue, so that the residents we recruit can have a job to raise their family’s prosperity,” he said.

Suekan added that the current price of his products was still the same and there had been no increase. He pointed out the cheapest price of his product was IDR 5,000 and the most expensive was IDR 25,000 per piece.

The price had not increased despite the prices of raw materials had gone up. It was intended to maintain the customers, especially foreign buyers, so that they did not easily give up if the price of product increased for numerous times. “Yes, for the time being the prices are still normal and there is no increase. We are trying to maintain the relationship with customers in order they will not give up, so that they keep ordering our products,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Buleleng, Putu Agus Suradnyana, when making a site inspection to the typical

album-making business at Ambengan village recently confirmed to further optimize the marketing of handicraft products in the future. The government would publish a sort of guidebook containing information on the potential of photo album craft at Ambengan village. The effort was to attract foreign and domestic holidaymakers beginning to visit Buleleng before continuing their trip to Java via Gilimanuk.

“We will publish a handbook to target the group of travelers so that when visiting the region they can purchase album souvenir craft for their relatives at their home village,” he said.

Aside from by means of handbook, the government would also boost the marketing by utilizing the album craft as souvenir for state or foreign guests.

“We will also use this craft product for souvenir when receiving honorary guests. By that way, it will be indirectly known and crafters can receive the orders,” he added. (kmb)

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A lawyer arrested for bringing meth

Denpasar (Bali Post)—

After a four-day inspection against the individual lawyer, Tedi Raharjo (TD), the investigators of Narcotics Unit of Bali Police ultimately upgraded the status of the concerned from witness to suspect. Even, the suspect living on Jalan Tukad Buaji Denpasar was immediately arrested in jail of the Denpasar Metro Police. It was confirmed by Narcotics Unit Chief of Denpasar Metro Police, I Wayan Suarda, Sunday (Dec 9).

Suarda explained that stipulation of Tedi Raharjo as a suspect was based on the results of further investigation. In the examination of the suspect, the existing elements had fulfilled, so that investigator upgraded his status. On the following day, the investigators have also promptly issued an order of detention. “The suspect was officially arrested on Sunday,” said Suarda to Bali Post.

According to him, the arrest of the suspect was made around Jalan Pulau Adi Denpasar on Wednesday (Dec 5). Before the arrest, police received information that around the crime scene a person would take a package of crystal meth. Upon receiving the information, police carried out a monitoring. “Well, the suspect then came to location to take the package by motorcycle,” he said.

Police did not immediately arrest the suspect. They deliberately waited after the package was in his hand. A few seconds after taking the affixed package, the suspect went away immediately. In order not to lose the target, police officers

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Rehabilitation of Yeh Embang Market Negara (Bali Post)—

A number of traders at Yeh Embang Market confessed to be restless and rejected the relocation plan during the rehabilitation in 2013. They rejected to be temporarily relocated for fear of decreasing turnover.

Indeed, rehabilitation to the Yeh Embang village market will be carried out by the government to improve the old market building having looked vile.

However, the kiosk users admitted to be reluctant if the market was totally rehabilitated and they would be relocated. One of the traders, Ketut Mawa, expressed if he worried to be relocated to a distant location because it could diminish his turnover.

Besides, to remove their merchandise was not easy and required a cost.

Traders were given two alternative places for relocation, namely at the rest area Rambut Siwi and Yeh Embang public square. “If rehabilitating the building, it should not be carried out in total, but

immediately gave chase. Probably, the suspect knew if he was chased by police, so that the evidence was disposed. ‘Having stopped the pace of his motorcycle, the evidence was not with the suspect. However, the evidence of crystal meth was found by police,” he said.

The suspect had also been adamant not to admit if the crystal meth weighing 0.25 gram was his. Nevertheless, the suspect was secured to Denpasar Metro Police along with the evidence. After being deepened, the requirements were met so that the investigator named him a suspect. Based on recognition of the suspect, the illicit goods were planned to be used at certain place. “He said if it would be used alone. However, we still continue to investigate the case,” he explained.

In addition, Suarda stated if his party had taken the sample of his urine to be further examined. Unfortunately, the result of his urine test had not come out. “Until now, the result of his urine test has not been issued. Simply wait for the results later on,” he added. (kmb21)

been checked, in fact the bag contained sandals, apparel and hard objects.

Related to such suspicious object, he informed it to his uncle, I Nyoman Adi. Then, it was reported to Sukawati Police. “We do not know its contents because it is still being checked,” said Chief of Sukawati Police, I Made Witaya, in the scene.

Apparently, police secured and arranged the condition of traffic flows at the road section living through traffic congestion. (kmb)

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South Koreans watch a TV news program about North Korea’s rocket launch plans at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

North Korean rocket launch window opens Associated Press Writer

SEOUL, South Korea — A near two-week launch window for a North Korean long-range rocket began Monday, a day after Pyongyang said it may delay liftoff. North Korea has faced mounting international pressure to abandon what critics call a cover for a banned missile test.

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The police officers show the fireworks that was confiscated from the sellers in Denpasar area. The fireworks usually increasing in number near the New Year celebration.

North Korean scientists had been pushing forward with final preparations for the launch from a west coast site but are considering “readjusting” the timing for unspecified reasons, an unidentified spokesman for the Korean Committee for Space Technology said in a dispatch released by North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency early Sunday.

It was unclear whether diplomatic intervention or technical glitches were behind the potential delay. The brief KCNA dispatch said scientists and technicians were discussing whether to set new launch dates but did not elaborate.

There were no signs of an imminent launch Monday, and North Korea’s state media has yet to follow up on Sunday’s announcement.

North Korea earlier said it would launch a three-stage rocket mounted with a satellite from the Sohae station on its northwest coast sometime between Monday and Dec. 22. Pyongyang calls it a peaceful bid to send an observation satellite into space, its second attempt this year. An April launch failed seconds after liftoff.

Word of a possible delay came just days after satellite photos indicated that snow may

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gradually without relocating traders,” said the trader.

Discourse of rejection by traders was revealed in the meeting held on Saturday night (Dec 8). The meeting was led by the Head of Yeh Embang Public Market Association, I Gusti Made Semadi.

Semadi said on Sunday (Dec 9) the meeting specifically discussed about the market rehabilitation plan. However, the meeting was unable to make any deals among the merchants, whether they agreed or disagreed, because there was no clarity from Jembrana Regency regarding the market rehabilitation plan. The Head of Yeh Embang Village Market, IGN Ketut Artana, admitted there was indeed resistance from some merchants with the reason that the relocation was too far. But according to him, there was another relocation site at Yeh Embang public square. If the location was selected, the traders would be prepared some sheds to sell their merchandise. (kmb26)

Suspected to be an explosive Batubulan residents were made shocked by the discovery of suspicious object alleged to contain an explosive device in one of the old houses doubling as store in the area.

Red package in a plastic bag was found near Batubulan petrol station on Sunday afternoon (Dec 9). Now, it was still detected by the bomb squad of Bali Police Mobile Brigade. The bundle was first discovered by Kadek Yuda, an eight-year-old boy. Having

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A pack of plastic bag Gianyar (Bali Post)—

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have slowed launch preparations, and as officials in Washington, Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow and elsewhere urged North Korea to cancel a liftoff widely seen as a violation of bans against missile and nuclear activity because the rocket shares the same technology used for firing a long-range missile.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Monday that his government will maintain vigilance. Japan’s military has been ordered to intercept a North Korean rocket if it falls on Japanese territory.

“At this moment, we are keeping our guard up,” Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto told reporters. “We have not seen any objective indication that would cause us to make any change to our preparedness.”

Commercial satellite imagery taken by GeoEye on Dec. 4 and shared Friday with The Associated Press by the 38 North and North Korea Tech websites showed the Sohae site northwest of Pyongyang covered with snow. The road from the main assembly building to the launch pad showed no fresh tracks, indicating that the snowfall may have stalled the preparations.

However, analysts believed rocket preparations would have been completed on time for liftoff as early as Monday.

BEIRUT - U.S. and Russian officials have given their commitment to a political solution for the deepening Syrian conflict, a United Nations envoy said on Sunday, but Moscow dismissed speculation it was preparing for President Bashar al-Assad’s exit. With rebels now fighting on the doorsteps of Damascus, Assad’s forces kept up their now daily artillery strikes and air raids on eastern suburbs as well as some rebel-held districts on the capital’s outskirts.

U.N. special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi met the U.S. and Russian deputy foreign ministers in Geneva for the second session of tripartite talks in less than a week, apparently in response to rising violence that now threatens to engulf Damascus.

“All three parties reaffirmed their common assessment that the situation in Syria was bad and getting worse,” a statement from Brahimi said. “They stressed that a political process to end the crisis in Syria was necessary and still possible.”

Notwithstanding his comments, commitment to a political process could be at risk. Western officials were among those who helped rebels to create a unified chain of command at the weekend, and Washington is expected to recognize the

opposition as the sole representative of the Syrian people next week.

Russia, Syria’s main arms supplier, insisted its position on Assad had not softened and it was not negotiating on the future of the president, whose family has ruled Syria for 42 years.

“We are not holding any talks on the fate of Assad,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying by Itar-Tass news agency in Moscow. “All attempts to present the situation rather differently are shady.”

Several countries are believed to be supplying both sides in the conflict, with Iran bankrolling Assad’s war efforts while its regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Qatar arm the rebels.

Brahimi said the talks aimed to find a solution based on last June’s Geneva Declaration, which called for a transitional government. This proposal originally foundered over different interpretations of that transition; Washington said Assad could not play a role but Russia insisted that his fate should not be decided outside Syria.

Syria’s 20-month-old uprising, which began as peaceful protests but has descended into civil war, has become increasingly bloody with over 40,000 people killed.

Georgia details nuke black market investigations Associated Press Writer

BATUMI, Georgia — On the gritty side of this casino resort town near the Turkish border, three men in a hotel suite gathered in secret to talk about a deal for radioactive material.

The Georgian seller offered cesium, a byproduct of nuclear reactors that terrorists can use to arm a dirty bomb with the power to kill. But one of the Turkish men, wearing a suit and casually smoking a cigarette, made clear he was after something even more dangerous: uranium, the material for a nuclear bomb.

The would-be buyers agreed to take a photo of the four cylinders and see if their boss in Turkey was interested. They did not know police were watching through a hidden camera. As they got up to leave, the police rushed in and arrested the men, according to Georgian officials, who were present.

The encounter, which took place in April, reflected a fear shared by U.S. and Georgian officials: Despite years of effort and hundreds of millions of dollars spent in the fight against the illicit sale of nuclear contraband, the black market remains active in the countries around the former Soviet Union. The radioactive materials, mostly left over from the Cold War, include nuclear bomb-grade uranium and plutonium, and dirty-bomb isotopes like cesium and iridium.

The extent of the black market is unknown, but a steady stream of attempted sales of radioactive materials in recent years

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This undated photo provided by the Georgia Interior Ministry shows part of a seizure of radioactive substances including iridium-192 and europium-152.

suggests smugglers have sometimes crossed borders undetected. Since the formation of a special nuclear police unit in 2005 with U.S. help and funding, 15 investigations have been launched in Georgia and dozens of people arrested.

Six of the investigations were disclosed publicly for the first time to The Associated Press by Georgian authorities. Officials with the U.S. government and the International Atomic Energy Agency declined to comment on the individual investigations, but President Barack Obama noted in a speech earlier this year that countries like Georgia and Moldova have seized highly enriched uranium from smugglers. An IAEA official, who spoke anonymously because he was not authorized to comment, said the agency is concerned smuggling is still occurring in Georgia.

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Is Apple’s 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Worth the Money?

In June, Apple released its first Retina display-capable laptop, the phenomenal 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Last month, the company unveiled the next member of the high-resolution family, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina.

Apple boasts that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina has the second-highest resolution screen on the market, a jaw-dropping 2,560 x 1,600 pixels (compared with 2,880 x 1,800 for the 15-inch beauty).

Like the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina, the 13-inch model loses the optical drive –- a decision that both saves weight and allows for a larger battery.

Similarly, the machine is also decidedly upgrade-unfriendly. The RAM chips are soldered into the computer and are fixed at 8GB. And while the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina comes with a solid-state drive (SSD), its capacity cannot be changed after purchase.

With the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina, those limitations were worthwhile trade-offs, as the machine’s performance, screen and overall usability simply tower over anything else on the market.

With the 13-inch MacBook Pro

with Retina, the situation is more complicated.

The Rub: Price First, there’s the price. For the base model, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina is $1,699. That gets you a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 chip, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. For $1,999, users can upgrade to a 256GB hard drive.

Other configurations with more storage space or a faster processor are also available.

Make no mistake –- $1,700 for a 13-inch laptop is expensive. Very expensive. Comparatively, the 15inch MacBook Pro with Retina is a bargain. It starts at $2,199 but includes a quad-core Intel Core i7 chip, discrete graphics and has a base 256GB SSD. The fact that there’s only a $200 difference between a 256GB SSD-equipped 13-inch and the base model with a 15-inch display is problematic because for that $200, you simply get

much, much more computer.

The reason that Apple can demand $1,700 for its 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina is simple: The screen. It’s simply stunning.

Apple has scaled the resolution so the 2,560 x 1,600 screen displays objects at the same size as 1,280 x 800 (the standard 13-inch MacBook Pro resolution), only now with much more clarity.

If you’ve used a third- or fourthgeneration iPad or played with the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina, you know how good a Retina screen can look. Text is pixel-free.

Images pop. Icon details are more enhanced. It’s almost unworl I’m ultimately conflicted about the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. On the one hand, it’s a nice machine with a fantastic screen. After using the Retina display for a few weeks, moving back to my 13-inch MacBook Air was difficult. The screen is exquisite. It’s

RIM offers biggest clients incentives to adopt BB10 Reuters

TORONTO - Research In Motion Ltd on Thursday outlined a program of incentives to encourage its biggest customers to run its soon-to-launch line of BlackBerry 10 devices, seeking to persuade corporations and government users to stick with its secure smartphones.

RIM is betting that the devices, to be launched on January 30, will revive its fortunes. That will depend to a large extent on the response from RIM’s enterprise customers -- the business users who value BlackBerry’s strong security features.

Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM, once a smartphone pioneer, has bled market share to Apple Inc’s iPhone and devices powered by Google’s market-leading Android operating system, even among the business customers who once used BlackBerry exclusively.

RIM says its new devices will be faster and smoother than previous BlackBerry phones and

will have a large catalog of apps, which are crucial to the success of any new line of smartphones.

It now plans to phase in a BlackBerry 10 Ready Program for enterprise customers, initially offering online training and webcasts, and then providing free trade-ups of licenses and services.

“We will be aggressively reaching out to our customers to make sure they are aware of this program,” said Bryan Lee, senior director of enterprise at RIM. “We see this as really the linchpin for helping our customers to transition to BB10.”

Early adoption of BlackBerry 10 by government and corporate clients will go a long way in easing the concerns of both RIM’s clients and investors. Many fear that a lackluster market reception to BB10 could seal RIM’s fate.

RIM, which does not say what percentage of its business comes from the enterprise customers, said its online training and webcast series are already in place.

Trade-ups, including free upgrades

on the licenses for BB10 operating system, will be available ahead of the January 30 launch.

Evercore Partners analyst Mark McKechnie said RIM’s step-bystep program to woo enterprise customers was a positive move, though it highlights the challenges RIM faces.

“We are encouraged with an ‘all out’ marketing campaign with the right incentives to motivate enterprises to upgrade,” he said in a note to clients. “Our take is that this will remove a roadblock for those already planning to upgrade, but likely won’t push too many who prefer to wait.”

McKechnie, who has an “equalweight” rating on RIM’s stock, said the move is unlikely to tempt back customers who have already abandoned the BlackBerry in favor of iPhones and Android devices. RIM offers support for the rival devices, but needs corporates to update to Blackberry Enterprise Service 10 so they can power and run BB10 devices on their networks.

almost worth the price of admission.

Almost.

What’s inescapable is that this first version of the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro isn’t a winner when it comes to price and performance.

It’s just a bit too expensive.

If you buy the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a great machine.

Still, I have to think it’s the next revision that will better fit into the budgets and requirements for most buyers.

The upside is that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display gives us a glimpse at the future of Apple’s portable lineup -- and that bodes well for Mac fans everywhere.

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Corruption haunts Bali

Many corruption cases seem to be frozen Bali Post

DENPASAR - Corruption practices are increasingly commonplace committed by state officials both at central and local levels. Such corruption practices also haunt the regions in Bali. As evidence, the officials from lower-level up to several former regents in Bali have been arrested with allegation of involvement in the practices benefiting themselves. However, some indications of corruption are still ignored by law enforcement officials.

“Of the few cases of corruption revealed lately, we have to honestly say that Bali is not free from corruption. Many local officials commit corruption,” said a professor of the Faculty of Law, Udayana University, Prof. IK Rai Setiabudhi, when speaking in the Year End Seminar of the Bali House with the theme ‘Corruption Is a Crime that Must Be Eradicated’ taking place at the Wantilan Hall of Bali House on Sunday (Dec 9).

According to the former Dean of the Law Faculty of the Udayana University, this condition should become a collective concern because some cases had stipulated the suspect up to sending them to jail. Based on the latest data of corruption index, Bali actually occupied the fifth most corrupt regions in Indonesia. “It is a serious problem. We have to motivate the Anticorruption NGOs and wider

community to control it so that it will not get worse in the future,” said Setiabudhi.

Similar opinion was revealed

by Chairman of Bali Corruption Watch (BCW), Putu Wirata Dwikora. He also put particular emphasis on corruption cases in Bali that had been revealed to imprison the perpetrators. At the same time, some indications of corruption were still shelved so far.

“Many indications of corruption in the regency and municipality in Bali are not followed up by the law enforcement officials.

This must be our common concern,” said Dwikora. He also encouraged the officials to reveal the cases more seriously without discrimination. “If we want to be free from corruption, the existing cases must be investigated thoroughly. Do not be left unresolved,” said Dwikora.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Bali House, AA Ngurah Oka Ratmadi, who appeared as a keynote speaker in the seminar, emphasized that corruption was an extraordinary crime. That was why corruption should be eradicated. “Some headmen, subdistrict heads, regents up to ministers have now even become a suspect. It’s what happening in this republic, and I am very sad to hear that,” he said.

Seeing numerous cases of corruption from the central to regional government, it was not mistaken if Indonesia was ranked as one of the most corrupt countries. “Are we not ashamed of it? This condition should become our common evaluation. And my message for leaders who want to move forward, simply emulate Jokowi. He becomes one of the best mayors in the world for clean government during his office

as the mayor of Solo,” said Cok Rat, his familiar greeting.

This senior figure of Satria Palace specifically requested the participation of anti-corruption agencies and the community to

control it seriously so that government could run cleanly. “Do not let corruption happen around you. It must be controlled,” said Cok Rat, doubling as Chairman of the PDI-P Bali. (kmb29)

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Protestors rallied to support Commission of Corruption Eradication (KPK) in their battle against corruption recently. Corruption practices are increasingly commonplace committed by state officials both at central and local levels. Such corruption practices also haunt the regions in Bali.

Segara Temple: An Oceanfront Temple Serving as Historical Evidence of Singaraja Another historical evidence of Singaraja town is now still standing firmly namely the Segara Temple venerated by 4,887 residents of Buleleng customary village, Buleleng

subdistrict. Characteristic of the temple is indicated by design of the entrance gates and the doors were carved with typical ornamental style of Buleleng.

Besides, the wall of the entrance gates

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Segara Temple

composed of several round stones neatly arranged gives unique impression to the beachfront temple.

Chief of Buleleng customary village, Nyoman Sutrisna, when met at his residence not long ago said that so far there were no definite evidences regarding the age of the temple located in the heart of Singaraja town. However, in reference to the village bylaw it was known if the temple belonged to khayangan tiga or trinity temple.

Since it was established, the temple was introduced by the King of Buleleng as neo-geological temple. In the passage of time, function of the temple was converted into territorial temple.

With the new status as a territorial temple, it became a historical evidence of Buleleng Regency that had become the Lesser Sunda Regency and the birth of Singaraja town. As the time went by, the temple buildings were damaged and renovated in 1846.

The renovation itself was made by the royal family of AA Made Karangasem. “The history is pursuant to the village bylaw becoming our legacy. So far, we remain to preserve the temple as trinity temple,” he said.

According to Sutrisna, the bylaw also predetermined the temple anniversary (piodalan) held with the togetherness of residents. Based on the convention (prarem) stipulated, within the period of three years it was held five times small-scale anniversary, while in the same period was held once grandiose anniversary. For the ceremony in the Segara Temple, the residents in charge to prepare everything had been determined. They were taken from the five customary hamlets consisting of the Kampung Baru, Kampung Anyar, Kaliuntu, Bali and Banjar Jawa. Meanwhile, the temple priest officiating over the ceremony was taken from the Buleleng customary village.

“The small-scale temple anniversary is held on ulian Bali or five days before Galungan. Other than worship on the temple anniversary, the worship is also carried out by residents that have just completed burial procession followed by nganyut ritual,” he explained. He added that to maintain the sanitation in the temple environment, a cleanup service was regularly organized before the temple anniversary and a cleanup service

done by specified groups.

Aside from doing maintenance, the group also often organized psalmodic activities in the temple. In addition, the Buleleng customary village also hired an attendant to oversee the temple area.

“Due to the support of residents and government assistance, the historical legacy we receive is still sustainable to venerate the Lord Vishnu abiding in the temple,” he said.

On the other hand, Sutrisna said that because of the old age and location within the area of Buleleng Harbor attraction, the temple was frequently visited by foreign tourists. In response to this matter, his party did not too question about the temple sanctity because the entrance into the temple had been arranged in a regulation. Temple attendant would recommend visitors to wear scarves and not allow entering for those in temporary impure condition (due to family’s death or menstruation). “Every day, there are some tourists visiting the temple and we have got the rules to follow. Those rules should be complied by outside residents or tourists that will make a visit or say prayers in the temple,” he added. (BTN)

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Wangaya Hospital changes parking pattern Denpasar (Bali Post)—

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The Revetment at Yeh Embang River is collapsed just a few months after completion

Recently completed

Revetment at Yeh Embang River collapses

Parking problem does not only happen to Sanglah Hospital. Similar crowdedness also happens to car and motorcycle parking in Wangaya Hospital. This makes the public service in the hospital belonging to Denpasar Municipality slightly disturbed. To resolve the parking problem, the authority of Wangaya Hospital then changed the parking pattern effective on Monday (Dec 10).

When contacted by phone, Deputy Director of General Administration of Wangaya Hospital, I Made Maja, explained the change lay in the arrangement of exit for cars and motorcycle parking.

Parking space for motorcycle of visitors and outpatients was in front of the parking area or close to policlinic. Starting on Monday, according to Maja, the parking space of motorcycle was moved to rear parking area. “For hospital employees, we provide parking space in the back, exactly in tennis court,” said Maja when contacted on Sunday (Dec 10).

Front land usually filled with motorcycles would be used for car parking space of visitors, patients and doctors in charge of the policlinic.

In terms of capacity, according to Maja, the rear parking space could accommodate at least 200 motorcycles, while front parking lot could accommodate 37 cars. “So, if the front parking lot is fully occupied, the other cars will be transferred to rear parking lot. There, we also provide parking space for cars,” said Maja.

For the exit of parking area usually located in the front, precisely near the temple, was transferred to rear parking area. “The exit is near the Praja in the rear parking area,” said Maja.

For patients, added Maja, the entrance of Emergency Room was the same as public visitors and out-patients. The difference, for patients of Emergency Room referred to Sanglah Hospital was provided with special exit. “The exit prepared in front parking area is specifically intended for referred patients of Emergency Room. Meanwhile, patients of Emergency Room requiring no referral and allowed to go home, remain to go out from back exit,” said Maja.

In succeeding the change of parking pattern, added Maja, it was required the cooperation of all parties concerned such as the PD Parkir and internship students in Wangaya Hospital. The presence of parking attendant in the rear parking area was expected to make the service users easier to go out of the hospital. “Therefore, it can make easier both the entry and exit,” he added.

To further expedite and provide wider parking lot, the Wangaya Hospital hoped that internship students in Wangaya Hospital could be provided with shuttle service by their school. It was recommended because the number of internship students in Wangaya Hospital was almost equal to number to hospital employees so that they required spacious parking area. The shuttle service had been provided by Bali Medika vocational school. (kmb24)

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Just a few months after completion, the revetment project of Yeh Embang River has broken down. According to information, the revetment along approximately 20 meters collapsed five days ago. A local resident met on Sunday (Dec 9) said the overflowing river water was not too high at that time.

A number of residents of Yeh Embang Kauh village, Mendoyo, questioned about the quality of the river revetment project. According to the resident met it was the second collapse for the revetment. Previously, local residents had protested because the craftsmanship was assessed careless. I Made Pasar questioned about the cement and sand mixture used to glue the revetment but according to project executor it had been appropriate with standards. In fact, approximately 20 meters of the revetment was broken down on the left bank. Besides, partial collapse also occurred on the left bank, precisely under the road of Sekar Kejule hamlet, Yeh Embang Kauh village.

One of the residents, I Nyoman Oka, 25, when met admitted the collapsed revetment happened five days ago. He did not know exactly what caused the collapse of the revetment that had just been completed whereas the river water overflowed as usual after heavy rains. Allegedly, quality of the river revetment was inferior so that it was easily broken down.

Hamlet Chief of Sekar Kejule, I Putu Astra Semadi, justified the collapse of river revetment that had just been accomplished. As a hamlet authority, Astra Semadi claimed to have reported the incident to provincial authority. Residents hoped the revetment could be repaired because the project

was just completed and still under maintenance.

On the other hand, when contacted by journalist, the Technical Director of Bali Penida River Agency, Nengah Riasa, justified the collapse of revetment at Yeh Embang River. The damage would be soon repaired, but was still waiting for good weather. According to Riasa, the revetment collapse was caused by the peak flooding that overtopped the revetment. Flooding water eroded the material piles behind the revetment. On that account, nothing could shore up the revetment. In addition, the river flow had not been normalized yet due to budget constraints this year. (kmb26)

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The lanslide which happned in Pupuan, Tabanan on Sunday, December 12, 2012 made one person missing. The Search and Rescue Team is still carrying out the effort to find the victim.

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Charity effort supports aspiring artist IBP

I Wayan Lias is a young and very talented artist from Cegi where the Bali Dynasty Resort supported the charity project back in 2000 - As Lias grew up he wanted to continue his education at the Fine Art Faculty at the University UNDIKSHA in Singaraja, for a degree in Fine Arts and the Bali Dynasty Resort Charity effort now support him in his further education.

Lias is one of the students who stands out amongst other young artists and is an excellent painter. At his home in Cegi he works in a little studio which he built himself and shares his experience and expertise with other villagers interested in Art. A selection of Lias’ art is available for sale at the resort and 50% of the money raised will directly go to supporting his education.

After his graduation he will go back to the village to teach the knowledge he gained during his study to the community for the betterment of his community, especially for the younger generation.

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I Wayan Lias pictured with General Manager of Bali Dynasty Resort, Robert Kelsall.

Calendar Event for December 12 through December 27, 2012 12 Des B uda Keliwon Ugu Pura Dalem Tarukan Banjar Pulasari Desa Peninjoan Tembuku - Bangli Pura Pasek Gelgel Boading Kabakaba Tabanan Pura Pemayun Banyuning T e n gah - Buleleng Pura Desa Kayangan Tiga Desa Bubunan Seririt - Buleleng Pura Agung Gunung Raung Banjar Taro Kaja Taro - Tegalalang Merajan Pasek Dangka Bungbungan 22 Des H ari Tumpek Wayang Pura Majapahit Jembrana Odalan Betara ratu Gede Celuk Sukawati Odalan Betara Ratu Wedyadari Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Denpasar Betara Ratu Alit dan Ratu Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarmaan Dalem Sukawati B esakih Pura Pedarmaan Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarmaan dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel

Pegatepan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pemrajan Agung Sulang Kec Dawan Klungkung Merajan Pasek Bendesa Kori Agung Pengatepan Pura Pedarmaan Dinasti dalem sri Aji Kresna Kepakisan P u r a Besakih (Dalem Klungkung) Pura Penataran Giri Purwa dan Pesraman Dusun Kuto Rejo Kendal Rejo Tegal Delimo Banyuangi 26 Des Buda Wage Kelawu Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting D esa Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida Pura Pasek Gelgel Pangembungan Bongkase Abiansemal Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Desa Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Mancawarna Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kedonganan Kuta

Pura Goa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Pejeng Merajan Pasek Gelgel Songan Merajan Pasek Prateka Pekandelan Sidemen Merajan Pasek Prateka Taman Sari Sukasada Pura dadia Pasek Gelgel Sidemen Karangasem Merajan Pasek Gelgel Tampuagan, Tembuku, Bangli 27 Des Purnama Kepitu Pr. Benua Besakih.

Pura Dalem Desa Camenggaon - Sukawati Pura Suranadhi Lombok Pura Narmada Lombok Pura Segara Ampenan Lombok Mr Agung Dewa Agung Klungkung Ulah Sidemen Pura Gunungrene S i d e m e n Karangasem.

Merajan Pasek Gelgel Ababi Mr. Pasek gelgel Tista Pura Gunung Gunung - Tianyar Kubu - Karangasem Pura Pingit Klenting sari Banjar Sumberkelompok - Gerokgak Singaraja Pura Payogan Agung Kutai Kartanegara

Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc.

The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion.

The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines.

In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land.

Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.

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LOS ANGELES — James Bond is in a box-office photo finish with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny over what looks to be the last slow weekend of the holidays. According to studio estimates Sunday, Sony’s Bond tale “Skyfall” took in $11 million to move back to No. 1 in its fifth weekend.

That put it narrowly ahead of Paramount’s “Rise of the Guardians,” the animated adventure of Santa, the Easter Bunny and other mythological heroes that pulled in $10.5 million.

The two movies inched ahead of Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2,” which had been tops for three-straight weekends. The “Twilight” finale earned $9.2 million, slipping into a tight race for No. 3 with Disney’s “Lincoln,” which was close behind with $9.1 million. The top movies were bunched up so closely that rankings could change once final weekend revenues are released Monday.

The weekend’s only new wide release, Gerard Butler’s romantic comedy “Playing for Keeps,” flopped with just $6 mil-

lion, coming in at No. 6.

“Skyfall” raised its domestic total to $261.6 million and added $20.3 million overseas to bring its international income to $656.6 million. At $918 million worldwide, “Skyfall” has the best cash haul ever for the Bond franchise and surpassed “Spider-Man 3” at $890 million to become Sony’s top-grossing hit.

The “Twilight” finale also is a franchise record-breaker, surpassing the $710 million worldwide haul of last year’s “Breaking Dawn — Part 1.”

The finale’s domestic total now stands at $268.7 million.

“Rise of the Guardians” led the international box office with $26 million, followed by 20th Century Fox’s “Life of Pi” at $23.8 million.

It was another traditionally quiet post-Thanksgiving weekend, with big November releases continuing to

dominate in the lull before a pre-Christmas onslaught of movies.

The box office is expected to soar next weekend with the arrival of part one of “The Hobbit,” Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” prelude.

After that comes a steady rush of action, comedy and drama through year’s end, including Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher,” Quentin Tarantino and Jamie Foxx’s “Django Unchained,” Seth Rogen’s “The Guilt Trip” and Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe’s “Les Miserables.”

“The last couple of weeks of the year are some of the strongest every year,” said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst for box-office tracker Hollywood.com. “We are on the cusp of some really huge box office. There’s a lot of money still left in the year despite this slow period right now.”

didn’t sign on for “The Bourne Legacy” doesn’t mean he’s finished playing the CIA super-assassin.

“I’ve always been [open to returning],” Matt told Access Hollywood at the “Promised Land” junket in Los Angeles on Friday. “I love that character and I love that series. It’s just really an issue of finding the story. We don’t know what that is. How do you get that character going again?” Adding, “If we could crack that, we’d do it.”

The 42-year-old star stays in touch with Paul Greengrass, who directed the second and third films in The Bourne Trilogy (he said Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Actor Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso attend the premiere of “Promised Land” at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012 in New York.

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Ranked first in HIV/AIDS

Denpasar planned on zero new HIV case IBP

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FILE - This undated handout file photo released by Columbia Pictures shows Daniel Craig as James Bond in the action adventure film, “Skyfall.”

Hollywood’s domestic revenues have topped $10 billion so far this year, with the industry expected to finish 2012 ahead of the all-time high of $10.6 billion set in 2009.

Matt Damon Still Wants To Play Jason Bourne

Fans of The Bourne Trilogy were disappointed when Matt Damon sat out for the latest film (based on the Robert Ludlum novels). But just because Matt

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the pair talk “all the time”), and their conversations always include brainstorming about how to bring Jason Bourne back to the big screen.

“We have a bunch of stuff we talk about but Bourne always comes up, inevitably, because it’s a big, significant part of our lives,” he said. “And so we would love for it to work out, but it’s a tough one.”

What wasn’t tough was writing the script for his latest film, “Promised Land” (a drama that takes on the issue of drilling for natural gas - aka “fracking”), which he penned with “The Office” star John Krasinski. The actors met over dinner with their wives and immediately hit it off - and Matt raved to Access about John’s talent.

“He’s brilliant on [‘The Office’] and I love that show -- everybody loves that show -- but the breadth and scope of the guy’s talent is pretty vast,” he said of John. “And in talking to him, that becomes clear

pretty quickly. So, instantly I just started looking for stuff we could do together and then he came to me with this story, and so we just started writing.”

Writing with John was so easy that it reminded Matt of writing with his longtime friend and “Good Will Hunting” co-writer, Ben Affleck.

“It was eerily similar [to writing with Ben], actually,” he said of writing the film’s script at his home, with his four daughters around. “I laughed a lot [with John], which I did with Ben too. I had a lot of laughs. I mean, my wife said to me in the middle of the process, she said that she hadn’t seen me that happy ever!”

Adding, “The kids were running in and out of the room and [my wife] was watching John and I write and [saw] how much fun I was having and she said, ‘This has been a great reminder to you how much you love writing.’” See Matt and John in “Promised Land” - in theaters on January 4.

DENPASAR - Ranked first in the HIV/AIDS case in Bali has become a challenge for Denpasar to continuously find out other HIV/AIDS cases indeed becoming like an iceberg phenomenon and prevent new infections. On that account, Denpasar planned for zero new HIV case, zero discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS and zero death of HIV/AIDS in 2015.

Of the HIV/AIDS cases reaching over 6,200 in Bali, according to the Head of Denpasar Health Agency, Ni Luh Putu Sri Armini, Denpasar took the portion over 40 percent.

Approximately 35 percent of them belonged to productive age of 19-39 years old.

In terms of HIV/AIDS incubation period reaching 5-10 years, some of the sufferers in the productive age were infected at school age. To that end, according to Armini, one of the measures taken in the prevention of HIV infection, the Denpasar Municipality held a HIV counseling at schools and established a Student Care for HIV/AIDS and Drugs (KSPAN) Cadre so that the information about HIV could reach children at school age. “We invite all the components so that the knowledge and information about HIV can be known to the community in its entirety,” said Armini.

Other than the KSPAN, Denpasar also augmented the Village Cadre Caring for HIV/AIDS and Drugs whose number currently reached 600s. According to Armini, the cadres were expected to be able to provide information about HIV broadly and comprehensively. “Hopefully, the information disseminated can work like a multi level marketing. So, it comes down and expands until reaching the entire community,” she added.

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Activists giving flower to motorist during the HIV/AIDS Awareness Day recently. Ranked first in the HIV/ AIDS case in Bali has become a challenge for Denpasar to continuously find out other HIV/AIDS cases indeed becoming like an iceberg phenomenon and prevent new infections.

In memoriam Desak Gede Raka Nadha

Pioneer in preserving Upakara Upakara or the tools of ceremony received special attention from the late Desak Gede Raka Nadha. She was trying to preserve the upakara in the life of the Balinese. The effort is done by making Upakara TV program in Bali TV. In the program, the Hindus are being taught on how to make the proper equipment for all kinds of ceremony. “The spirit to preserve the Upakara must be maintained especially by the young generation,” said Ida Pedanda Gede Giri Dwija Guna from Gria Giri Sari Uma

Ngenjung Angantaka, Badung when came to Pesraman Lumajang on Sunday, December 9, 2012.

He added that Upakara is a part of the effort to preserve Bali. The activity will give better spiritual knowledge with the basic of ancestor heritage. The heritage which is the beautiful Balinese culture will become the base to carry out the religion in the island.

He sincerely hopes that the effort to preserve Upakara get full support from the Balinese. By preserving Upakara then the

life will be balance. Even tough Desak Raka already passed away but she will always give her guidance from up above.

The current generation must continue the spirit of Desak Raka to preserve the Upakara.

The similar statement also said by Wayan Lodra, one of the artists who play in Balinese traditional play Drama Gong. He remembered Desak Raka as a fighter in every aspect of life started from politic through social and culture.

“We, the artists of Bali feel a great loss be-

cause she is already passed away. We hope that her effort in preserving Bali will continue,” he added. The guests who were coming on Sunday were A.A. Ngurah Jaya Kusuma, Sp.OG. (K) from Sanglah Hospital, Ashram Gandi Puri, Denpasar led by Agus Indra Udayana, Prof. Suastika also from Sanglah Hospital, the people from Nindia Karya, the Head of PNI Marhaen Party Ida Ayu Tirta Wati, Cokorda Gede Wiratama from Puri Kaleran Ubud, dr.

A.A. Oka Sulaksmi and dr. Budiarsa followed

by Alit Kasih Wing Amerta. (udi)