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Miley Cyrus, Beyonce join Harvey storm relief effort LOS ANGELES - Pop star Miley Cyrus and Oscar-winning actors Sandra Bullock and Leonardo DiCaprio pledged funds to help victims of storm Harvey, while Beyonce on Thursday said she was sending a team to her Houston, Texas hometown to help with relief efforts.

A donation drive organized by Houston Texans NFL star J.J. Watt had reached $10 million in pledges from celebrities and ordinary people by Thursday, and singer Solange Knowles, Beyonce’s sister, announced benefit concerts in Boston and New York for September and October.

A tearful Cyrus, 24, announced a $500,000 contribution in an emotional appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

“It just really makes me just really upset... I go home to my seven dogs and if I didn’t have that anymore, it would just be really hard.

So I am really happy to help in any way I can. And I hope people understand and can put themselves in those people’s shoes,” Cyrus said.

Some 779,000 Texans have been

ordered to evacuate their homes and another 980,000 fled voluntarily amid concerns on Thursday that swollen reservoirs and rivers could bring new flooding. Harvey roared ashore late last week as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in a half-century but has now been downgraded to a tropical depression.

“Gravity” star Bullock, and DiCaprio’s foundation said this week they will each contribute $1 million to organizations helping people recover from the devastating floods.

Beyonce, one of Houston’s bestknown celebrities, launched BeyGOOD Houston on her website.

A statement said a team from her BeyGOOD philanthropic foundation was headed to the city to help with relief efforts, and the website asked fans to make donations to two local groups working there.

The “Lemonade” singer, who now lives in Los Angeles, has not said whether she is making a personal donation, but her pastor Rudy Rasmus said she tends to keep her charitable efforts quiet. (rtr)

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The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as depicted in Pottermore’s Hogwarts Experience is pictured in this handout photo obtained by Reuters September 1, 2017.

Hogwarts School off to flying start in new digital experience

HARRY Potter’s magical world is coming alive like never before. Fans of the best-selling books and films can now fly through the boy wizard’s Hogwarts School and its quidditch pitch, in an immersive digital experience.

Miley Cyrus performs

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The Hogwarts Experience was launched on the fan website Pottermore.com on Friday to coincide with the Sept. 1 date when 11 yearold orphan Potter first started at Hogwarts school in J.K. Rowling’s 1997 book “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”

While Hogwarts School has been created many times for mov-

ies, in art work and even in theme parks, the free digital experience allows fans to fly through the exterior of the castle, the forbidden forest including Hagrid’s hut, and the quidditch pitch.

“This new feature on our website marks the first time fans will have the opportunity to explore the famous wizarding

school any time, any place and at their own pace,” Henriette Stuart-Reckling, global digital director for Pottermore, said in a statement.

Rowling’s seven Harry Potter books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and were made into eight films that grossed $7 billion. (rtr)

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An activist holds a sign during a rally in support of Myanmar’s Rohingya minority during one of the deadliest bouts of violence involving the Muslim minority in decades, in Jakarta, Indonesia September 3, 2017.

Molotov cocktail thrown at Myanmar embassy in Indonesia

JAKARTA - A molotov cocktail was thrown at Myanmar embassy in Indonesian capital of Jakarta in the early hours on Sunday, Jakarta police said, causing a small fire. This comes amid mounting anger in the Southeast Asian nation, home to the world’s biggest Muslim population, over violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

A police officer patrolling a street behind the embassy spotted a fire on the second floor of the building at around 0235 AM Jakarta time (GMT+7) and alerted the police officers guarding the front gate of the embassy, according to a statement

by Jakarta police on Sunday.

After the fire was extinguished, police found a shattered beer bottle with a wick attached to it, the statement said, adding that the unknown perpetrator is suspected to have driven away from the scene in an MPV car.

Jakarta police is currently investigating the incident, said spokesman Argo Yuwono. The police is

yet to find out the motive behind the attack.

A group of activists on Saturday held a protest at the embassy calling Nobel Prize Committee to withdraw Nobel Prize from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state news agency Antara wrote.

Protests continued on Sunday in Jakarta’s city central, with dozens of people under Islamic groups and activist groups calling Indonesian government to be actively involved in solving the human rights violation against the Rohingya community.

The treatment of Buddhistmajority Myanmar’s roughly 1.1

million Muslim Rohingya is the biggest challenge facing leader Aung San Suu Kyi, accused by Western critics of not speaking out for the minority that has long complained of persecution.

Aid agencies estimate about 73,000 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar since violence erupted last week. Myanmar urged Muslims in the troubled northwest to cooperate in the search for insurgents, whose coordinated attacks on security posts and an army crackdown have led to one of the deadliest bouts of violence to engulf the Rohingya community

in decades. Aid agencies estimate about 73,000 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar since violence erupted last week, Vivian Tan, regional spokeswoman for U.N. refugee agency UNHCR, told Reuters on Sunday.

Hundreds more refugees on Sunday walked through rice paddies from the Naf river separating the two countries into Bangladesh, straining scarce resources of aid groups and local communities already helping tens of thousands. The clashes and military counteroffensive have killed nearly 400 people during the past week.

The treatment of Buddhistmajority Myanmar’s roughly 1.1 million Muslim Rohingya is the biggest challenge facing leader

Aung San Suu Kyi, accused by Western critics of not speaking out for the minority that has long complained of persecution.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that violence against Muslims amounted to genocide. It marks a dramatic escalation of a conflict that has simmered since October, when a smaller Rohingya attack on security posts prompted a military response dogged by allegations of rights abuses.

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Economic growth of Buleleng higher than national

Purity of Bali cattle must be preserved

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DENPASAR —

The Regional Regulation on Bali Cattle Management whose draft being finalized by the Bali House of Representatives is expected to maintain the purity of Bali cattle considering this original germplasm of the Island of the Gods is an ancestral heritage. Formerly, the Bali cattle were domesticated bull and then cultivated by the ancestors and finally develops like the current species. “We do not want the Bali cattle are mixed up because it is the legacy of the ancestors. In terms of quality, it is excellent and having low cholesterol. Its weight is good but slightly chewy because the predecessors were probably bulls with so hard body,” said Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, recently.

According to Pastika, Bali beef should be strived in order to be tender.

Thus, Bali beef can be accepted by hotels and restaurants. Consequently, the delivery of Bali cattle to outside the region can be reduced while increasing its selling price in the market.

Quality of beef can be enhanced by improving feed and treatment of the cattle. It includes the treatment at the time of slaughtering and distribution.

“Indeed, this must be attempted so that Bali beef can be accepted by hotels and the price can be better. Now, it is cheaper than imported meat. We import 2,000 tons per year for Bali,” he explained.

Pastika added that if only Bali could meet 1,000 tons of meat needs for hotels with good price, the breeders will be more prosperous. Therefore, it needs to make an effort by improving the quality of meat through increased feed and treatment of cattle in the breeding, slaughtering and distribution. At least, it can match the wagyu (Japanese beef) where the cheapest is valued at IDR 800,000 per portion of steak with a weight of only 2 ounces.

“It is not as simple as what we think. The price of Bali cattle is now about IDR 10 million weighing 300 kg. If possibly, it should reach IDR

25 million, for example, because the quality is good. .It has made us really excited. In Japan, the cow weighing 300 kg is priced at IDR 100 million,” he explained.

According to Pastika, some centers for cattle breeding will be developed Bali. For example, it will be developed in the areas having little paddy fields, such as Nusa Penida, Bangli, and Jembrana. In the draft of the Bali regional regulation on Bali cattle management will also be regulated about the hotel’s obligations to take advantage of Bali cattle. “Maybe it is also required the restriction of import quotas, I think it important as well,” he concluded.

Chairman of the Bali Cattle Management Bill Committee, I Nyoman Parta, said that Bali cattle have a percentage of 56 percent of carcass.

It is higher when compared to PO cattle only having 46-47 percent or Madura cattle having 49-50 percent.

In addition, it has low fat content, highest fertility of breed (82-83 percent) as well as good adaptation to temperature and low nutritious feed. “Therefore, Bali as the home to Bali cattle must be maintained.

Smuggling outside the inter-island trade quota should be officially pre-

vented,” he said.

The number of cattle traded out of the island, continued Parta, has caused 17 slaughterhouses (RPH) in Bali to have not been able to perform slaughtering activities optimally.

This happens because the inter-island merchants want to buy cows at a higher price when compared with the slaughterhouse.

“We need to examine this together so that slaughterhouse in Bali can afford to buy at the same price and the inter-island trading should be officially prevented,” added this Chairman of Commission IV of the Bali House of Representatives. According to Parta, the optimum capacity of the slaughterhouse will be able to increase employment. Other than meat as the main product, it will result in side products such as cow-hide, offal, horns, and bones. These byproducts can be processed for food, board, clothing, and handicraft industries.

On the other hand, there are still slaughtering houses remaining to slaughter female cow because the price is cheaper than bulls. Actually, there has been a rule prohibiting such activity because it can inhibit the increase of Bali cattle population. (kmb32)

SINGARAJA — Even though still ranked fourth in terms of highest number of poor population in Bali, the economic growth of Buleleng district is still higher than the average of national economic growth.

Besides, the economic growth rate during the past five years is above the average of Bali’s economic growth.

Based on the data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), the economic growth rate during the period of 2011-2015 was 6.7 percent. This economic growth is above the average of the Bali province amounting to 6.6 percent and even above the average of national economic growth of 5.8 percent.

Deputy Regent of Buleleng, Nyoman Sutjidra, accompanied by the Head of Regional Development Planning Board (Bappeda) and Research and Development of Buleleng, Gede Dharmaja, when receiving the visit of Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Farmers Union (HKTI) of Buleleng, Putu Riasa, said on Thursday (Aug. 31) that based on research and internal assessment the economic growth of the region is largely donated by agriculture sector in broader sense. It is inseparable from the condition that Buleleng is rich in various agricultural commodities such as rice, fruit, coffee, cloves, cacao and other horticultural crops.

Other than the level of production, the sector also absorbs labor force, so the unemployment rate drops and eventually the people’s economy grows and develops. “Based on the data obtained, indeed the observations for five years indicate that our economic growth is above Bali’s and national rate. Indeed, from five years this has weakened due to the impact of national “This economic growth is not above Bali and national by number, but according to the observer and Bappenas’ assessment that mentions that our economic growth is quality,” explained Sutjidra as confirmed by Gede Dharmaja.

Organic farming

Agricultural sector in broader sense increasing the economic growth of Buleleng is believed to be able to boost the economic growth in the following years. Optimizing the management of the agricultural sector can be carried out by applying organic-based farming.

Chairman of the HKTI Buleleng, Putu Riasa, said that organic farming can be developed to improve farmers’ livelihood. This happens because the pure agricultural commodities produced organically are able to improve the quality and price of the commodity in the market.

“This is one of our short-term programs and of course together with the government we will manage this very extraordinary agriculture of Buleleng. We are confident that the current agriculture and the focus of government policy will be able to grow. In addition to supplying food, it also absorbs employment and boost the economic growth,” he said. (kmb38)

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Over the past few years, EDX a.k.a. Maurizio Colella has made a name for himself in the international dance music scene, headlining the world’s finest clubs and festivals – from Miami to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, São Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Seoul, Taipei, all the way to Sydney, and now he is coming to Bali and will spin the decks at Finns Beach Club!

The chart topping Swiss DJ/Producer has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Axwell, Benny Benassi, Kelis, Deadmau5, Armand Van Helden, Bob Sinclar, Kool & The Gang, Kaskade, Armin van Buuren, Steve Angello, Dubfire and many others. His remixes have been consistently featured on various DJ charts such as the DMC Buzz, Cool Cuts, and Beatport. EDX was even ranked in the Top 3 of Beatport’s Best Progressive House Artists alongside Deadmau5 and Eric Prydz.

His involvement in the music industry began at an early age, but his steady output of masterful productions and exceptional performances have made EDX an exemplary success story.

After riding a wave of success through 2014 that saw him become the second best-selling deep house artist on Beatport, with smash songs like ‘Reckless Ardor’ and ‘Breathin’,

EDX entered 2015 with relentless determination, holding his prominent, influential position in dance music as a trusted tastemaker. In the midst of his major festival performances around the world, including Ultra Music Festival (Miami), EDC (Las Vegas), TomorrowWorld, and World Club Dome he kept the masses in his grasp with more outstanding releases, such as ‘Belong’, ‘Revered’ and his remix of Sam Feldt’s ‘Show Me Love’ which reached a staggering 80 million+ plays on SoundCloud alone.

On top of his releases and touring last year, EDX also hit the 1 million downloads mark on his ‘No Xcuses’ radio show and podcast, and was named #1 top charting artist on Beatport in 2015, beating heavy competition from everyone from Tiesto to Maceo Plex – a testament not only to his devotion to his craft, but also his growing popularity.

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November 2016 saw EDX release his sensational single ‘High For You’ as well as reaching yet another music milestone, as he celebrated the 300th episode of his No Xcuses radio show, aired during a special live show on Sirius XM, further proof of his unbelievable reach and dedication.

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Famed T. rex ‘Sue’ getting a makeover at Field Museum in Chicago

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CHICAGO - The world’s biggest T. rex is getting ready for a cutting-edge makeover.

The Field Museum in Chicago said on Wednesday it will take down and remount the 40-1/2-foot-long (12.3-meter) Tyrannosaurus nicknamed Sue, perhaps the world’s most famous dinosaur fossil, in a way that embodies the latest understanding of this ferocious Cretaceous Period predator.

The big T. rex will move to a new exhibition space in the museum, while a cast of the skeleton of the largest-known dinosaur, Patagotitan mayorum, will take the spot Sue now occupies in the museum’s Stanley Field Hall.

Patagotitan, a long-necked, four-legged plant-eater that was 122 feet (37.2 meters) long and weighed 70 tons, lived in Argentina 100 million years ago, more than 30 million years before T. rex stalked western North America. The biggest land animal on record, it was a member of a dinosaur group called titanosaurs.

The museum next spring will unveil the fiberglass Patagotitan skeleton, which is being cast from fossils of seven Patagotitan individuals, and for two years will display some of the genuine fossils, including an 8-foot (2.4 meter) thighbone.

Named for the woman who discovered the fossils in South Dakota in 1990, Sue is the largest, most complete and bestpreserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed. The museum bought the fossils at auction for $8.4 million.

Sue will be taken down in February and put up again with noteworthy changes in anatomy and stance in its new exhibition hall in spring 2019, museum scientists said.

“We are making several adjustments to the skeleton to reflect new and improved knowledge,” said paleontologist Pete Makovicky, the museum’s associate curator of dinosaurs.

The most striking change, Makovicky said, will be the addition of gastralia, bones resembling an additional set of ribs spanning the belly that may have provided structural support to help the dinosaur breathe. Adding these bones will illustrate just how massive Sue was and that it boasted a bulging belly, he added.

The scientists concluded that the bone mounted as Sue’s wishbone was misidentified in 2000 and they will replace it with the dinosaur’s actual wishbone, or furcula, the fused collar bones typical of meat-eating dinosaurs and their evolutionary descendants the birds.

They also will adjust the ribs to produce a slimmer, less barrelshaped chest, and arrange the right leg so Sue is not crouching as much.

“Often when you do something as expensive as mounting a vertebrate fossil skeleton for display you only get one shot at it. I’m happy we’re going to fix and update this incredible fossil,” said paleontologist Bill Simpson, who heads the museum’s geological collections.

LIFESPAN AND BITE FORCE

Makovicky noted the accumulation of knowledge about T. rex and its cousins since 2000.

“We now know more about tyrannosaur lifespans -- around 30 years; how they grew -- very fast as teenagers; and using com-

ICA ready to use local products Zachary James Johnston/The Field Museum/Handout via REUTERS

Field Museum scientists Pete Makovicky (L), Associate Curator of Dinosaurs, and Bill Simpson, Head of Geological Collections, use a cast of one of the T. rex SUE’s gastralia -- a set of bones that look like an additional set of ribs -- to show where they will be positioned on her skeleton in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters August 29, 2017. puter models of Sue we revised their body mass upward to 9 or more tons, from 5 to 7 tons,” Makovicky said.

Ongoing research is examining the molecular composition of cartilage preserved in T. rex bones, and recent studies have shown it possessed the most powerful bite of any land animal

ever, Makovicky added.

When the Patagotitan skeleton is mounted, visitors will be able to walk underneath it and touch it. Its head will reach the museum’s second-floor balcony nearly 30 feet (9 meters) up. Another Patagotitan skeleton is displayed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

The museum said a $16.5 million gift from the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund, established by the founder and chief executive of hedge fund firm Citadel LLC, enabled it to carry out Sue’s makeover and add the Patagotitan. The changes coincide with the museum’s 125th anniversary in 2018. (rtr)

MANGUPURA — Importer beef tends to be of better quality than local beef and apart from having a better taste, many chefs find it easier to cook with. The Indonesian Chef Association (ICA) however has a preference for local products including meats when cooking in hotels and restaurants. In fact they use 60 percent local products across the board.

The ICA prefers to use local meats and in Bali local meats are made more tender by meat processing companies. During a recent ICA

or individuals “to show the travellers the multi-faceted life of this most closed of countries”.

Guests to North Korea must necessarily be “checked” before their trip and will always be accompanied by a guide who will monitor the “adequate behaviour of the tourist and guarantee his safety.” Pictures of strategic and military facilities are banned and long talks with locals “are not

recommended”.

North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and dozens of missile tests since the beginning of last year, significantly raising tension on the heavily militarised Korean peninsula and in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Two tests of inter-continental ballistic missiles in July triggered a new round of tougher global sanctions. Faced with economic

problems made harder by multiple sanctions, the Pyongyang government is keen to develop tourism to earn cash.

The most pricey tour, 15 days “full immersion in the culture of North Korea” costing 118,090 roubles ($1,997), includes visits to a farm, a mineral water factory, a Buddhist temple, walks in the mountains and an introduction to national cuisine. Visits to numer-

ous museums to founding leader Kim Il-Sung are also on offer.

Other less demanding tours include relaxation on a beach, an aviation show and even a beer festival.

It is unclear how popular these trips will be among Russians who have already developed a fondness for visiting Europe and the affordable resorts of Turkey and Thailand. (rtr)

meeting in Bali, newly appointed Chairman of ICA Bali, I Gede Putu Hendra Mahena, said: “We use the same process for local meat that is

used on imported beef” he said.

To be honest, he said, imported products are easier to cook with because these meats have under-

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gone an aging process that makes them more tender. Local meats need further processing that take about 2 weeks.

This meat tenderizing process has been applied for the last 3 years and is still being encouraged. Currently about 25 percent of chefs are using meat that has been aged. “This

is a really cost effective way of offering international standard taste.

Although we are offering western dishes, we prepare it using local products”, he concluded.

Local products are just as good as imported ones and can be prepared in a western style, he concluded. (kmb42)

Residents and entrepreneurs obliged to sort out garbage

“Safer than London!” North Korea opens door to Russian tourists

MOSCOW - North Korea has opened its doors to Russian tourists, issuing a licence for the first travel agency in Moscow to promise clients “full immersion” in the nation’s culture and enjoyment “safer than an evening walk in London”.

NKOREAN.RU, a Russian company licensed by North Korea’s government, offers organised tours for groups of up to 10 people

Local meats need further processing that take about 2 weeks.

I Made Gandra

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GIANYAR — Padangtegal customary village, Ubud, is now actively running the organic and non-organic waste sorting program.

Moreover, thousands of accommodation entrepreneurs in this tourism area are forced to implement the program. “Other than local residents, all the existing accommodation management at Padangtegal customary village must participate in sorting their own waste production every day,” said Chief of Padangtegal customary village, I Made Gandra, on Friday (Sep. 1).

The program set forth in the prarem (village rules) has been running this year. As the sanction, sanitation officer will not take the

garbage of violators either local residents or accommodation entrepreneurs. “If the garbage is not taken, this becomes a problem for them related to the convenience of visitors, in this case tourists,” he said.

The effort to involve accommodation entrepreneurs has been done for a long time through a number of disseminations. They also received written notice from village authority to comply with the rules. “The implementation also has correlation with the submission of business permits to local village, so it must be complied with in order to maintain the sanitation of Ubud tourist object,”

he explained.

He said that Padangtegal customary village has 4 garbage trucks. This fleet have been allocated for transporting organic and non-organic waste. “We will process this organic waste at compost house. After that, it will be used for fertilizer in the Monkey Forest Ubud. In the meantime, we submit the non-organic to the PHR to be further recycled into plastic,” he said.

Due to such incessant effort, Padangtegal customary village achieved the first winner of the environment-aware village for the level of Bali province with the prize of a pick-up truck. The prize

will be functioned to increase the garbage collection at Padangtegal consisting of four hamlets. “We hope this achievement can improve the spirit of residents after seeing the government also gives its attention,” he said.

In the meantime, the Head of the Gianyar Environment Agency, Wayan Kujus Pawitra, hoped the effort to sort out the garbage done

by Padangtegal customary village can become an example for other customary villages in sorting out garbage because this problem must be handled together. “This must be disseminated to other villages in order to participate seriously in managing waste,” he said. (kmb35)

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Foreigners may disrupt Balinese temples

Monday, September 4, 2017

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Kenyan president, election overturned by court, attacks judiciary

People are starting to talk

MANGUPURA - A few weeks ago, following an unfortunate incident involving foreign tourists acting disrespectfully in a Balinese temple, members of Bali’s House of Representatives had a meeting with the Bali chapter of the the PHDI (Hindu Darma Council of Indonesia) to discuss the possibility of creating a bylaw that would prohibit foreign tourists from entering temples in Bali.

Although such a prohibition is unlikely to become a bylaw, this issue does raise some questions about what is permitted to tourists and how tourists interact with Balinese customs, traditions, social norms and religious practices. The very fact that Bali’s parliament brought up the possibility of creating such a bylaw has given rise to many discussions on this topic and has made it clear that letting foreigners know about the rules of conduct for temples would be in everyone’s benefit.

Culture is made of things like art and food but at its basis culture is rooted in beliefs and ways of doing things that are taken for granted as normal by those who are members of any given culture. People not only do things differently in different places but also do these things for different reasons. Even though these reasons may not always be clear, they are socially agreed upon and allow for smooth interactions.

So what happens when these two cultures meet is sometimes perplexing for both sides and sometimes downright offensive, whether intended to be or not. In the case of temple etiquette, for example, americans may find it perplexing that Balinese people are not more explicit about what is permitted or not and what is recommended or not. Likewise Balinese people may find it perplexing that foreginers so not know how to behave in this context.

Nonetheless, clearly it is prefferable for all involved if foreign people know what is expected, allowed, prohibited and frowned upon, so as to avoid disruptions, annoyance and in the extreme sacrilegious behaviour.

According to religious authorities, community leaders and the general public the following are considered some of the most important rules of conduct in temples and at religious ceremonies.

Although there are specific prohibitions that differ from place to place and from time to time, the following apply across the board and adhering to these will allow foreigners to continue being able to experience the unique culture and religion of Bali and allow Balinese people to feel good about sharing these aspect of their lives with visitors.

Attitude It is very important to have an attitude, thoughts and feelings of humility and gratitude. Humility can be confusing to many people who

may associate it with disempowerment. In this context however being humble is it not be understood as being less valuable than anyone else, but rather recognizing our place in the world and that despite whatever quality and abilities we may have, all humans are after all dependant on the bounty of nature, other humans and the grace of the life force to survive and thrive. Sacred spaces such as temples are expressly intended to remind us of this reality.

Specific prohibitions Menstruating women, anyone with an open wound and anyone who is in a condition that prevents them feeling sincere humility and gratitude are prohibited from enters temples.

People give different reasons for why menstruating women may not enter a temple including things like: women are most sensitive at this time and therefor more likely to be bothered by unwanted energies, women’s emotions and energy are more intense at this time and may unwittingly disrupt the intended vibration of such a place, because blood is considered to be particularly charged with life force it should therefor only be present in particular places and at particular times (temples are not one of these places), and other reasons besides.

Similar reasons are given for the prohibition on entering a temple when one has an open wound.

Non-Balinese people may protest these prohibitions claiming they are based on male dominated values, superstition and the like, however regardless of the reasons for this prohibition and how this prohibition may be interpreted, Balinese people as the guardians of these temples consider such behaviour to be harmful and have their own reasons so these should be respected.

The reasons for not entering a temple when one’s state of mind is disturbed by extreme grief, intoxication or anything else that would not allow for sincere humility and gratitude are similar in terms of disturbing or being disturbed by others.

Anyone who disagrees with these prohibitions ought to be honest about their opinion and let the caretakers of the temple know how they feel and be prepared to deal with the consequences.

General prohibitions and rules of conduct Anyone entering a temple must be dressed in customary attire (more

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It is prefferable for all involved if foreign people know what is expected, allowed, prohibited and frowned upon, so as to avoid disruptions, annoyance and in the extreme sacrilegious behaviour. on that below), Do not stand in front of people praying, (if you find yourself unavoidably front of people praying in a temple, sit down), Do not step over a seated person, Do not stand near the priest who is officiating the prayers, Do not touch or smell offerings that others have placed on the altar or elsewhere, Do not touch any objects, sculptures or offerings in the temple, Do not walk up the steps of any of the shrines in a temple, Do not touch the containers of holy water, Do not disrupt the atmosphere with loud noises or grand gestures and the like, Do not bring dirty laundry, rotting food, or other unpleasant things including bodily fluids into a temple Do not enter an empty temple.

Even for Balinese people, when visiting temples other than their own it is not respectful to enter without asking permission from the person or people who care for it.

When visiting any temple, visitors should always be accompanied by someone who understands about the particular layout and activities taking place at a given temple so as to avoid any disruptions.

It is not always clear to visitors what parts of a temple are altars, shrines or other holy areas or objects,, and there are many rules of conduct regarding such things. Also, the types of things that are considered inappropriate in a particular temple, may not be clear to you and could result in unwanted repercussions.

There are specific reasons for all of these prohibitions and requirements and violations mean that the care-takers of the temple have to perform special elaborate and expensive rituals to undo the de-harmonizing effects of these

violations.

There are many other things that are prohibited and also simply frowned upon, the prohibitions stated above are the most common and may not be obvious to visitors.

Although most people in Bali are generally quite relaxed about having their photo taken, it is not always permitted and when it it is do not get all up in people’s faces about it or get to close to holy objects or priests.

Although it is not expressly prohibited, when visiting a temple it is not advised to bother people in any way including by lingering too long, as the intended activities of holy places are centred around worship.

About Customary Attire Some say that the sash tied around the waist is the most important garment while others feel that the sarong is more important. It is customary to wear both. The sash serves several functions including; protecting your core from unwanted energies, preventing your own core energy from disrupting harmony, encouraging good posture which allows your body and spirit to be in optimal condition, or to put it more philosophically tying a sash around your waste reminds you that you are involved in an activity that differs from the activities of daily life.

Sarongs serves a similar function but also allows the energy of the earth to be concentrated around you, encourages more gracious behaviour , shows respect for the ancestors and also it just looks good.

When it comes to shirts, though a kebaya shirt is customary for women and button down for men, the important thing is that you’re shoulders be

covered and that your shirt be clean and tidy. Being well groomed is also important as a sign of honouring or respect for the people around us and to our body that we have been given and often people will wear their best jewellery for similar reasons.

For men the Balinese udeng scarf is also required and serves as a symbol of having your thoughts kept in check and other things too. Women will often have a small hair ornament to serve the similar purposes.

Bali is flooded with visitors every year and although this brings both financial and social benefits, it is also taking its tole on Bali’s ecosystem.

The prayers and ceremonies that the Balinese perform with diligence and devotion are essentially intended to maintain the balance of this eco-system and to contribute to the harmony that supports this eco-system in ways that are beyond the scope of most people’s understanding, but which are nonetheless worthy of respect.

Balinese people are generally very open about having both local and foreign tourists witness their cultural and religious activities. returning this kindness by informing yourself about what is not allowed or recommended and doing your best to avoid such behaviour is common courtesy both in the context of religious ceremonies and places and beyond.

Regardless of how one may feel about different cultural norms, so long as they do not cause harm, why not try to adapt to the norms of the place we are visiting? In the worst case we will feel very uncomfortable and in the best case we may open ourselves to whole new ways of enjoying life and understanding our fellow humans, the world and even ourselves. (kmb)

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North Korea says conducts “perfect” hydrogen bomb test

SEOUL - North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on Sunday, which it said was an advanced hydrogen bomb for a long-range missile, marking a dramatic escalation of the regime’s stand-off with the United States and its allies.

The announcement from Pyongyang came a few hours after international seismic agencies detected a manmade earthquake near the North’s test site, which Japanese and South Korean officials said was around 10 times more powerful than the tremor picked up after its last nuclear test a year ago.

There was no independent confirmation that the detonation, which drew swift international condemnation, was a hydrogen bomb rather than a less powerful atomic device. But Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tokyo could not rule out the possibility that it was a hydrogen bomb.

The test is a direct challenge to U.S. President

Donald Trump, who hours earlier had talked by phone with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the “escalating” nuclear crisis in the region and has previously vowed to stop North Korea developing nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States.

North Korea, which carries out its nuclear and missile programmes in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions and sanctions, said in an announcement on state television that a hydrogen bomb test ordered by leader Kim Jong Un was a “perfect success”.

The bomb was designed to be mounted on its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the North said.

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said the nuclear test was “an extremely regrettable act” that was “in complete disregard of the repeated demands of the international community”.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the international community must react firmly to this “new provocation”, and South Korean President Moon Jaein said Seoul would push for strong steps to further isolate the North, including new UN sanctions.

Japan also raised the prospect of further sanctions, saying curbs on North Korea’s oil trade would be on the table.

China, North Korea’s sole major ally, said it strongly condemned the nuclear test and urged Pyongyang to stop its “wrong” actions. The United States has repeatedly urged Beijing to do more to rein in its neighbour. (rtr)

NAIROBI - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Saturday the country had a problem with its judiciary, which annulled his election win of last month, “and we must fix it”.

The Law Society of Kenya said in a strongly worded statement that Kenyatta, as “the head of state who under the constitution is a symbol of national unity”, should refrain from derogatory comments about the judiciary.

Kenyatta, speaking a day after the Supreme Court cancelled his victory and ordered new polls within 60 days, repeated his message from Friday that he would respect its ruling. But, speaking on live television at the State House in Nairobi after meeting elected officials from his Jubilee party, he added: “Who even elected you?...We have a problem and we must fix it.” He did not elaborate. The decision to annul the election was unexpected and unprecedented in Africa where governments often hold sway over judges.

The president’s latest comments mark the second time since Friday’s ruling that he has criticised the judiciary in public. On Friday, during an impromptu rally in Nairobi, he accused the court of ignoring the will of the people and dismissed the chief justice’s colleagues as “wakora”, or crooks.

The lawyers’ association condemned Kenyatta’s use of the Kiswahili word, saying that the judges serving in the highest court had acted “professionally, with honour and dignity”. “They...do not deserve the disrespectful treatment they are being shown”, the statement read.

The president’s appearances since the ruling suggest he intends to campaign rigorously for the re-run of the Aug.8 poll. He said via Twitter on Saturday: “For now let us meet at the ballot.”

Attention now turns back to the election board. The court ruled that it had “failed, neglected or refused to conduct the presidential election in a manner consistent with the dictates of the constitution”.

Raila Odinga, the veteran opposition leader whose coalition brought the petition against the election board to the Supreme Court, said on Friday that some officials from the commission should face criminal prosecution.

The chairman of the election board said there would be personnel changes, but it was not clear if that would be enough for the opposition. Sweeping out the whole board would complicate efforts to hold a new poll within two months.

Last month’s election -- which included the presidential poll in addition to races at other levels of government -- was one of the most expensive ever held in Africa. Ahead of the vote Kenya’s treasury said preparation and conduct of polling would cost the equivalent of around $480 million.(rtr)

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, of the National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition, speaks during a church service inside the St. Stephen’s cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya September 3, 2017.

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What slowdown? Factories chug along as global demand holds up

LONDON/HONG KONG - Factories across Asia and Europe cranked up production last month as global demand remained strong, confounding expectations growth may have peaked.

The strength will add fuel to an expected rollback of monetary stimulus in the West. Since the global financial crisis, central banks have funnelled trillions of dollars into the world economy.

While policymakers in China and Japan still have their feet firmly on the gas, stronger growth is prompting those in the West to start tapping the brakes on years of super-easy money. rising pricing power for businesses, the data may bolster confidence in the European Central Bank to make -- and go ahead with -- plans to reel back its massive asset purchases programme later this year.

Suggesting Britain’s economy might be picking up speed after a slow first half of 2017, the UK PMI jumped to 56.9, higher than any forecast in a Reuters poll of economists. That could add fuel to hawkish policymakers’ calls at the Bank of England for higher interest rates. The BoE’s rate-setters voted 6-2 against a rate hike in August with most policymakers expressing concern about the impact of last year’s vote to leave the European Union on the wider economy.

In the United States, the ISM manufacturing PMI is expected to rise to 56.5, though it is likely to be

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Use of Animal Flesh in Ritual

Chinese manufacturing activity accelerated to a six-month high, and euro zone factories stepped up production with the fastest rise in export orders since February 2011. Even British factory output grew a lot more strongly than expected given the country’s recent Brexit travails.

“Global momentum has turned out to be solid in the first half of 2017 and looks favourable going forward.

Generally, we see more reasons for growth optimism than we did three months ago,” said Paul MortimerLee, chief market economist at BNP Paribas. IHS Markit’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for the euro zone rose to 57.4 in August, matching where it was in June, which was the highest since April 2011 and well above the 50 level that separates growth from contraction.

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overshadowed by jobs data due later on Friday, expected to show ongoing solid hiring in August but tame wage inflation.

ROBUST CHINA China’s private Caixin/Markit survey showed new business grew at the strongest pace in more than three years in August. The manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6, from 51.1 in July. That echoed similarly robust official data on Thursday suggesting China’s industrial sector is continuing to prosper from a year-long, government-led building boom. In both cases, economists had expected growth rates to ease.

Prices of industrial commodities and building materials, in particular, have surged in China this year largely due to the government’s hefty infrastructure spending and its efforts to

reduce excess capacity by shutting inefficient mines and mills. The third quarter is now looking strong enough that China could sustain much of the momentum from its forecast-beating 6.9 percent growth in the first half, despite a regulatory crackdown on riskier types of financing and debt and a slew of measures to cool its overheating property market.

Resilient growth is not only a boon for the global economy but also for the Communist Party as it prepares for a once-in-five-years leadership reshuffle in October, with stability its key priority. Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service this week raised its growth forecasts for China, South Korea and Japan.”The surveys point to resilient industrial activity last month,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics.

But he added: “Investment growth has cooled recently and we anticipate a further slowdown as the impact of tighter monetary conditions continues to feed through. If we are right, the current strength of industrial activity can’t be sustained for long.”

Manufacturing also expanded solidly in the world’s No.3 economy, Japan, as domestic and export orders picked up. The pick-up in new business was generally more modest than in China, however, suggesting its economic growth may moderate from an eyepopping 4 percent annualized rate in the second quarter. Other Asian electronics producers were also riding high.

Taiwan’s manufacturing survey saw the fastest growth in four months, while South Korea’s exports beat expectations and posted their longest run of growth in almost six years. South Korea is the first among major exporting countries to publish its monthly trade figures.

India’s activity also unexpectedly rebounded in August, in a sign there was light at the end of the tunnel, with the shock of last year’s demonetisation cash crunch and confusion over a new goods and services tax likely to ease in coming months. But data on Thursday showed Indian economic growth unexpectedly cooled further to a three-year low of 5.7 percent in the June quarter from a year ago.(rtr)

To Fill in Offerings and Iber-iber in Clockwise Procession

Animal flesh is often used to fill in oblations such in the tebasan and peras oblations. By and large, the animal whose grilled flesh used to fill in some oblations is chicken and sometime people also use ducks. Other than for the oblation, the flesh is also taken advantage to make food such as satay and so on. Besides, people also often use pork in various preparations. However, in reality people should not always use flesh of living animal for their oblations.

Ida Bagus Alit said that poultry are usually used as an iber-iber where this animal will be released or thrown alive. After that, it will walk away shortly after it has been spinning around for three times.

This procession is meant to determine the direction or point out the direction which path should be taken by the Atma in order to reach heaven.

Meanwhile, I Gede Agus Budi Adnyana, added that chicken and ducks are also used in alive condition during the ceremony like dewa yadnya where the animals with other oblations are carried when surrounding shrines in a series of ceremonial procession. Additionally, each community holding this will also bring along yellow rice to be eaten by the chickens and ducks.

“The duck itself functions as a controller and represents satvika (goodness, constructive, harmony) aspect, while chicken is a symbol

of creation or rajas (passion, active, confused) and the body. Meanwhile, the white and yellow rice seeds have significance of prosperity and happiness,” he said.

Budi Adnyana added that in the ritual procession of pitra yadnya, there is procession known as mapurwa daksina where the animal used in the rituals will be taken to go around the ceremony location clockwise, and devotees will usually use white buffalo.

Similar opinion was conveyed

by I Nyoman Kunuk, the owner of the ivory cattle from Kekeran hamlet, Selanbawak, Marga, Tabanan. He said that murwa daksina ritual procession with the use of ivory cattle is commonly found in Nyekah and Ngerit procession only and not applied in other ceremonies. The process itself is done by leading the cow surround the Pradnyan pavilion for three times and should walk slowly and carefully so that the white or yellow

cow rectangle containing silver and others can be stepped on.

In accordance with the belief of local community, the ivory cow is a symbol of cattle or nandini ox functioning as the vehicle of Lord Shiva.

In the procession of this ceremony, the cow is supposedly ridden by the deceased, while in the ritual the deceased is hoped to be able to go to the abode of Lord Shiva. As the accompaniment, devotees must chant the Aji Kembang psalmody.

He also participates in chanting the psalmody even though it should be done by local people.

“Uniqueness in the belief of Balinese people regarding the ceremonial procession or ngiterin lies in myth that if the cow is defecating or urinating at the location, it will be very good or serves as a boon.

This happens because they believe that both the dung and urine will also be good for the fertility of the plants in their fields,” he added. (kmb)

PT Asuransi Jiwa Central Asia Raya (CAR), a life insurance company, held a Business Opportunity Presentation (BOP) event on Friday (Aug. 25). This BOP is a part of CAR’s marketing strategies for insurance products sold individually through the agency or 3i-network agency. The weekly event is held everywhere in Indonesia, including Bali. The large number of participants that packed the room looked entusiastic about attending the BOP. Director of Marketing, Jos Chandra Irawan, accompanied by Chief of Agency Officer, Suhendri and Agency Builder, I Dewa Putu Artawijaya, explained that this BOP was aimed at encouraging people to have life insurance and to share opportunities with people throughout Indonesia to earn unlimited income by becoming a CAR insurance agent.

CAR has started to gain the interest of people in Bali, nationally and generally continues to grow, both in terms of premium income and agents. As of July 2017, they had earned IDR 1.071 trillionin premiums.

The achievement exceeded their target of 112 percent, including renewals. The premiums of new businesses reached, IDR 732 billion. “We reached the target of 120 percent. Our growth from January to July 2017 reached 83 percent nationally”, he said. The achievement of premiums in Bali has reached IDR 14.5 billion.

Apart from increasing amounts earned in premiums, the number of CAR agents is also increasing.

Currently, CAR has 3,495 licensed agents throughout Indonesia. A total of 752 of them are active agents that produce an average of 1 policy each month. “The agents

have been licensed under certification through the Association of Indonesian Life Insurance (AAJI) in accordance with the rules set by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). So, all the sales agents are licensed”, he said.

Candra explained that they had so many agents because CAR offers a different marketing concept, so the growth has surged. Along with increasing the number of agents through this BOP event, they also aim to increase the the premium achievements from new businesses from the agency distribution to IDR 650 billion. SO far the premiums have reached IDR 491 billion, so Candra is optimistic about acheivig their target.

Apart from the BOP, on Sunday (Aug. 27) CAR held license testing for 293 prospective insurance agents. They hold such tests regularly because insurance agents must be licensed. “We are optimistic about achieving our target because we offer CAR’s flagship product, namely CARlink Pro”, he said firmly.

CARlink Pro is a simple insurance product for protection with units invested to add value for customers. “So, policyholder not only insure their family or shift the risk from their family to the insurance company, but they also takes advantage of this insurance as a way to get a return on their investment which is certainly appropriate with the investment price on the market” he explained.

Aside from CARlink Pro, CAR also has a variety of other products, both for individuals and groups, health insurance, bancassurance, retail insurance, micro insurance, pension funds and sharia to meet diverse needs of insurance protection for Indonesian people. (kmb42)

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The BOP and agent certification test held by PT Asuransi Jiwa Central Asia Raya (CAR)

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People sort through belongings found in Hurricane Harvey flood damage in Houston, Texas, U.S. September 2, 2017.

As Texans return to flood-hit homes, many say ‘Our house is history’

HOUSTON - As flood waters recede from Hurricane Harvey, thousands are set to return to their homes on Sunday to survey damage from unprecedented flooding that devastated densely populated areas of Texas, as worries mount about health risks.

Harvey, which came ashore on Aug. 25 as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in 50 years, is expected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, having displaced more than 1 million people and leaving wreckage in an area stretching for more than 300 miles (480 kms) which officials said would take years to repair.

Thirteen Superfund sites, heavily contaminated former industrial zones, in Texas were flooded or damaged by Hurricane Harvey, but the full impact on surrounding areas was not immediately clear, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Saturday.

The announcement came amid rising concern about the health risks posed by Harvey’s record floodwaters, which contain a toxic soup of chemicals, oil and bacte-

ria from Houston’s notoriously leaky sewer system.

The city of Houston ordered a mandatory evacuation on Sunday for about 4,600 residences in the western section, where several hundred people have not left their homes and flooding is expected to last for another two weeks.

“Put your own personal safety above your property,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said, adding residents should consider the safety of first responders who would have to handle any emergencies.

The evacuations, put in force by shutting off of power, were set to take effect at 7 a.m. CDT. Damage from the storm is also posing an economic and humanitarian challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump, who visited Houston on Saturday and met some of the thousands of

people in evacuation shelters and rescue workers who have helped shuttle survivors to safety.

The visit gave Trump an opportunity to show an empathetic side, after some criticized him for staying clear of the disaster zone during a Texas visit on Tuesday. Trump said he did not want to hamper rescue efforts.

Late Saturday night, Trump tweeted “Just got back to the White House from the Great States of Texas and Louisiana, where things are going well.

Such cooperation & coordination!”

The Trump administration on Friday asked Congress for a $7.85 billion appropriation for response and initial recovery efforts. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who accompanied the Trumps, has said his state may need more than $125 billion. (rtr)

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Largest wildfire in Los Angeles history forces hundreds to evacuate

LOS ANGELES - A wildfire on the northern edge of Los Angeles rapidly grew on Saturday into what the mayor called the largest blaze in the city’s history, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people and the closure of a major highway.

The 5,000-acre (2,023-hectare) La Tuna Fire, named after the canyon area where it erupted on Friday, has led authorities to evacuate more than 700 homes in a north Los Angeles neighborhood and in nearby Burbank and Glendale, officials said.

Authorities warned of erratic winds that could force them to widen the evacuation zone, after the fire destroyed three houses in Los Angeles on Saturday.

“Other than that, no loss of any property,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said at a news conference. “That is a pretty amazing thing.”

The fire was only 10 percent contained with more than 500 firefighters battling it.

The blaze in thick brush that has not burned in decades was slowly creeping down a rugged hillside on Saturday toward houses, with temperatures in the area approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), the Los Angeles Fire Department said in an alert.

“This fire, which broke out yesterday, we can now say is the largest fire in the history of L.A. city, in terms of its acreage,” Garcetti told reporters.

On Saturday night, Garcetti declared an emergency, ordering “all available resources” deployed to protect residents and property.

“This declaration also requests that the Governor declare an emergency - so that state and federal assistance can be provided to the City as quickly as possible,” Garcetti said in a statement.

The fire could make air unhealthy to breathe in parts of Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest city, and nearby suburbs, the South Coast Air Quality Management District said in an advisory.

Video posted online by media showed the fire burning along the 210 Freeway when it broke out on Friday, with smoke hovering over the roadway as cars passed by flames a few dozen feet away. Officials quickly closed a stretch of the freeway.

More than 400 miles (644 km) to the north, the so-called Ponderosa Fire has burned 3,880 acres, or about 1,570 hectares, and destroyed 32 homes in Butte County since it broke out on Tuesday. It prompted authorities to issue evacuation orders earlier this week to residents of some 500 homes.

The blaze was 51 percent contained.

California Governor Jerry Brown issued an emergency declaration on Friday to free up additional resources to battle the Ponderosa blaze. (rtr)

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“Islamic villagers in northern Maungtaw have been urged over loudspeakers to cooperate when security forces search for Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) extremist terrorists, and not to pose a threat or brandish weapons when security forces enter their villages,” the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar said on Sunday.

ARSA has been declared a terrorist organisation by the government.

The group claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks on security posts last week. In Maungni village in northern Rakhine, villagers earlier this week caught two ARSA members and handed them over to the authorities, the newspaper added. The army wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday that Rohingya insurgents had set fires to monasteries, images of Buddha as well as schools and houses in northern Rakhine.

More than 200 buildings, including houses and shops, were destroyed across several villages, the army said. While Myanmar officials blamed the ARSA for the burning of the homes, Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh and human rights watchers say a campaign of arson and killings by the army is aimed at trying to force the minority group out.

More than 11,700 “ethnic residents” had been evacuated from northern Rakhine, the government has said, referring to non-Muslims.

In Bangladesh, authorities said at least 53 bodies of Rohingya had either been found floating in the Naf river or washed up on the beach in the past week, as tens of thousands continue to try to flee the violence.

A senior leader of al Qaeda’s Yemeni branch has called for attacks on Myanmar authorities in support of the Rohingya. Former colonial ruler Britain said on Saturday it hoped Suu Kyi would use her “remarkable qualities” to end the violence.(rtr)

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Indonesian minister urges Myanmar to respect Rohingyas

JAKARTA - Indonesias Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin has urged the Myanmar authorities to respect the human rights of Rohingya ethnic minorities, who suffer due to the violence from the countrys military.

“Myanmar must respect the human rights (of all its citizens), regardless of their ethnicity and religion. Rohingya Muslims must be protected,” the minister said in a press statement released on Saturday.

The humanity tragedy has become a major cause for concern, particularly because it happened when Muslims from all over the world were performing hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, he stated.

The minister asked all sides to exercise self-restraint while responding to the conflict. The Indonesian government has taken a number of proactive and productive steps to contribute to the settlement of the Rohingya issue by facilitating the creation of Indonesian Humanity Alliance for Myanmar (AKIM), which is made up of 11 mass organizations and humanitarian institutions.

In addition, the Indonesian government has also urged the Myanmar government to restore security situation, refrain from the use of violence, protect the Rohingyas, and give them access to humanitarian aid, he noted.

Indonesia also supported any effort to implement former UN secretary general Kofi Annans recommendation to deal with security issue in Myanmar, he noted. He remarked that Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has also contacted several parties, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres and her counterparts, from friendly countries.

The government has also made efforts to help overcome the humanitarian crisis by cooperating with mass organizations.

Some 400 people, most of whom were Rohingya Muslims, died in the latest violence, according to the army chiefs office on Sept 1, 2017. The UN noted that 38 thousand people had sought refuge across the border in Bangladesh to escape the worst violence in Myanmars northwest in at least five years, according to AFP, as quoted by dailymail.co.uk.(ant)

Costa Rica to open embassy in Jakarta

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JAKARTA - Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Gonzalez Sanz is on a visit to Indonesia, and to officially open the embassy of his country in Jakarta on September 5, 2017, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.

“This is the first visit to Indonesia by Manuel Gonzalez Sanz, and the visit aims to open Costa Rican Embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday,” Retno remarked after holding a bilateral meeting with her Costa Rican counterpart at the Pancasila building of Foreign Affairs Minister on Pejambon street, on Sunday.

The Embassy of Costa Rica will be the 104th foreign diplomatic representative and the 12th representatives of the Latin American countries in Jakarta. “The embassy will facilitate efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Costa Rica,” Foreign Minister Retno said.

She stated that the opening of the Costa Rican Embassy also affirms the position of Jakarta as the diplomatic capital of ASEAN. During his visit to Indonesia, the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica will also meet with the Secretary-General of ASEAN. “On this occasion, I am honored and happy to say that we will open the Costa Rican embassy in this beautiful country,” said Foreign Minister Manuel Gonzalez Sanz.

According to Foreign Minister Sanz, the plan to open the Costa Rican Embassy in Jakarta has been discussed and planned during the visit of the Indonesian foreign af-

fairs minister to San Jose in 2015.

“We were then discussing the possibility of opening the Costa Rican Embassy in Jakarta. I am glad we were able to carry out the agreement and finally we have a permanent physical building as a representative office in Jakarta,” Sanz said.

This year, the Government of Indonesia and Costa Rica commemorate 32 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

“My visit to Indonesia is also because this year we commemorate 32 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Costa Rica,” Sanz said.(ant)

Philippines eyes counter-terrorism task force with Malaysia, Indonesia

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will discuss with Indonesia and Malaysia the possibility of creating a task force to combat Islamic State-inspired militancy, he said on Sunday.

Duterte even expressed willingness to open the borders to Indonesian and Malaysian security forces hunting Islamist fighters.

He plans to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minster Najib Razak on the matter.

“We have agreed that we will talk, the three of us. We are just waiting for the right time,” he told reporters.

Asked what could be discussed, he said: “In all probability, it will be a joint ... task force. And I will open my borders to the Malaysian authorities and Indonesian authorities. They’ll be given access.”

Southeast Asian nations have agreed to use spy planes and drones to stem the movement of militants across their borders, as concerns rise over the growing clout of Islamic State in the region. In June the three nations agreed to pool intelligence and tackle militant financing.

Last November, the Philippines agreed to allow Malaysia and Indonesia to carry out “hot pursuits” in its territorial waters to tackle kidnappings and piracy by Islamist Abu Sayyaf rebels.

Duterte indicated the meeting with Widodo and Najib could take place after the siege of Marawi city in southern Philippines involving militants loyal to Islamic State has been fully resolved.

More than 600 militants, 45 civilians and 136 soldiers and policemen have been killed in more than 100 days of fighting in Marawi. The military has expressed confidence the end is in sight for what has been its biggest security crisis in years.

Pockets of militants remain dug in in the ruins in Marawi, possibly together with their leader, Isnilon Hapilon, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said.

“Recent military assessments indicate that he is still very much in Marawi,” Abella said in a statement. “Our forces are hot on their heels and it will only be a matter of time before we get him.”(rtr)

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Candi Dasa

AMLAPURA - Candi Dasa is a popular tourist focal point in East Bali. A relaxing — some would say sleepy — beach resort, with little beach due to some serious environmental errors made in its recent past. But don’t let that put you off!

Candi Dasa offers excellent diving and snorkelling, interesting historical villages, some great trekking opportunities — and beautiful beaches within easy reach. A range of good accommodation across the board, most of it within earshot of the lapping waves, qualifies Candi Dasa as an excellent base for exploring East Bali. One long road edging the coast forms the main centre of Candi Dasa, with hotels oceanside and restaurants mountainside. This road forms a section of the main around-Bali route, so traffic noise can be a concern when thundering trucks roll through town. Bear this in mind when you are choosing somewhere to sleep.

Rooms closer to the sea don’t have the same issue.

In the centre of town, a pretty lotus-filed lagoon sits between the main temple and the sea — par-

ticularly lovely at sunrise or sunset.

At the northeastern end of town, the road spurs to follow the coast as the main highway does a sharp turn continuing to Amlapura. This coastal area houses most of the local inhabitants of Candi Dasa, and a growing number of hotels — it’s a quieter option than the main road.

The villages along the coast to the west of Candi Dasa are much sleepier, and here you’ll also find a small selection of accommodation.

You won’t be in the middle of the action, but you won’t be too far away either.

The beach at Candi Dasa, or lack of it, is due to a sudden boom in development in the 1980s. Whether it was unregulated, or uninformed or just plain greed, a coral reef was removed to produce lime for cement to construct hotels. It allowed the power of the Lombok strait to erode the very thing people visited Candi Dasa for: the beautiful beach. We can only hope that this is a cautionary lesson for future unplanned development. Concrete sea walls now provide protection from further erosion, and result in waters being very calm and good for snorkelling

along the wall. There are pockets of sand too, although some disappear altogether at high tide.

Despite most of the beach being gone, there’s still a laidback seaside ambience, and the coastal views over Amuk Bay are scenic. Offshore you can see three small rocky islands, and further in the distance, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, while to the southwest you can see Padang Bai. The closer islands of Gili Biaha, Gili Tepekong and Gili Mimpang are home to many varieties of large fish and sharks.

Snorkelling and diving or fishing trips can easily be arranged from the fishermen on the beach or one of the many dive operators along the main road. Note that currents can be very strong around the islands, and may only be suitable for experienced snorkellers and divers.

A delightful way to pass an afternoon is to arrange a sailing trip in one of the traditional jukung boats.

Most have motors, and some don’t even have sails, but ask around — we were quoted 250,000 rupiah for a short trip.

While much of the beach in town has washed away, an exceptional

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strip of sand is a mere 20-minute drive or leisurely boat trip north of Candi Dasa. Virgin Beach (formerly known as Pantai Pasir Putih or White Sand Beach) makes for a

great half- or full-day trip. While no accommodation is available, a bunch of seafood eateries are set up along the shore with deck chairs and umbrellas. (IBP/net) Pacquiao withdraws from November fight with Horn.

Del Potro rekindling Big Apple love affair

NEW YORK - There are three men’s U.S. Open champions still in the hunt for this year’s grand slam crown - Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Juan Martin Del Potro - but only one has worked his way into the fourth round without dropping a set.

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MANILA - Manny Pacquiao has pulled out of his proposed November rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title because of government duties.

Pacquiao, a senator in the Philippines, is unavailable for the proposed Nov. 12 bout due to the conflict, the Australian promoters of the fight announced Friday. Horn upset Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title in a unanimous 12-round decision in Brisbane, Australia, on July 2.

“On behalf of the Philippines government, he (Pacquiao) will be part of a delegation that will visit China in the middle of his proposed preparation period for the fight,” said Dean Lonergan, who is Horn’s promoter. “Pacquiao is committed to fighting again in 2018 and a rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO world welterweight title.”

The proposed rematch in Brisbane had been confirmed by both camps on Aug. 21. The fight was expected to be held at the same outdoor stadium in Brisbane where a hometown crowd of 51,000 saw Horn, a former schoolteacher, stun Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight belt. The 38-year-old Pacquiao said after the fight that he wanted a rematch. He disagreed with the judges’ decision and asked the World Boxing Organization for a review, but the WBO later endorsed the 29-year-old Horn as the winner.

Jesse Vargas, an American contender and former world title holder, could possibly take Pacquiao’s place for a fight later this year against Horn, the promoters said. Pacquiao beat Vargas in a unanimous decision last November in Las Vegas. (rtr)

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Five-times champion Federer or world number one Nadal would certainly be the first two tipped by most fans for easy passage through the first week but it is Del Potro who has reached the round of 16 most easily.

The towering injury-prone Argentine has turned back the clock to rekindle memories of 2009 when he beat Nadal in the semis and Federer in the final to win his only grand slam title and cement a life-long love affair with the Big Apple.

“I don’t want too cry this year. I am close,” smiled Del Potro, following a clinical 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory over 11thseeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday.

“I want to play tennis, I had too many problems with my wrist a few years ago and now I have a chance to play here in New York.

“I love this tournament and I love to be here in New York.”

There is something about the Flushing Meadows hardcourts, where he has also advanced to the quarter-finals on three occasions, that brings out the best in Del Potro, who swept to straight-sets win over Swiss Henri Laaksonen and Spain’s Adrian Menendez-Maceiras. Federer, who will play his third-round match against Feliciano Lopez later on Saturday, has been forced to go to five sets in his opening two matches while Nadal, who also plays later on Saturday, has been slow to show his best.

“I think that the bottom half of the draw is going to be surprising for one guy,” Del Potro said. “In the top half, you have Roger and Rafa and they are favourites to win a grand slam title, for sure.

“But I’m just doing my own way, and I have a very important match against Dominic (Thiem).”

Standing between Del Potro and a return to the quarterfinals is sixth-seeded Austrian Dominic Thiem.

The two have met twice before with Del Potro winning both, including the round of 16 at last year’s U.S. Open when Thiem retired due to injury trailing 6-3 3-2.

“He (Thiem) has everything to win the match,” said the 24th- seeded Argentine. “He’s having a great season already.

He’s the favourite for the match. (rtr)

REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in action against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during their third round match.

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Sp rt Brilliant Isco leads Spain show of dominance over Italy

Woodburn can become a great, says Wales manager LONDON - Wales may have unearthed another exciting prospect after teenager Ben Woodburn came off the bench to score his country’s winner in a World Cup qualifier against Austria on Saturday.

The Liverpool youngster’s incredible introduction to international football produced rave reviews on Sunday, with manager Chris Coleman leading the praise.

“I know his strike was fantastic but his all-round composure was great too,” Coleman said.

“He has all the attributes to go on to be a great player.” The 17-year-old had only been on the pitch five minutes when he fired home from distance to keep Welsh hopes of qualifying for next year’s finals alive.

With three games left Wales are third in Group D, four points behind leaders Serbia and two

MADRID - Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup. Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco, who was deployed in a “false nine” position as a deep-lying striker, curled a free kick beyond the reach of veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to put Spain ahead in the 13th minute.

Isco then received the ball on the edge of the area and danced past a defender before cracking a low shot into the near bottom corner which again proved too quick for Buffon five minutes before halftime.

Substitute Morata crafted a superb counter-attack with Sergio Ramos to start and finish the move for the third goal which he slotted past former Juventus team mate Buffon 13 minutes from time, rounding off Spain’s best performance against Italy since their 4-0 win in the Euro 2012 final.

“I’m very satisfied with the players’ response since I’ve been here, their mentality and commitment is excellent. Perfection doesn’t exist, but we played a great game tonight,” Spain coach Julen Lopetegui told reporters.

“You can always improve but it’s

hard to ask how today. We understood the importance of the game, and we have to thank the fans for how they created an atmosphere like the ones we’ve seen in Paris and Wembley. We felt their presence.”

Spain top Group G on 19 points, three ahead of Italy and seven clear of Albania, who beat basement side Liechtenstein 2-0 on Saturday while Macedonia pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory at Israel.

TOP SCORER

The continued absence of top scorer Diego Costa and the explosive form of Marco Asensio compelled Lopetegui to imitate his predecessor Vicente del Bosque and play without a recognised striker, a move which paid off to perfection.

Italy, shorn of influential defender Giorgio Chiellini and fielding four forwards which left little presence in midfield, lacked the intensity needed to counter Spain’s passing machine.

Isco may have given Spain their firepower but they created chances from all areas, with Dani Carvajal,

Gerard Pique and Ramos all not far from scoring in the first half, while Italy’s only effort was a header from Andrea Belotti which David de Gea saved.

“Today there was a huge difference between the two teams’ level of quality and fitness, and when you consider those differences there’s no point talking about the result,” said Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura.

The coach would not criticise his captain Buffon for his slow reaction to Isco’s free-kick, and said Spain were a far more experienced side than his.

“Many of Spain’s players have played in three Champions League finals, there’s hardly anyone in our team on that level.” Isco further delighted the 85,000 supporters in his home stadium with an outrageous nutmeg through the legs of Marco Verratti in the second half which nearly lead to Carvajal scoring.

The third goal came from ever reliable substitute Morata, who was denied a second late on by the offside flag.(rtr)

REUTERS/Susana Vera

Spain’s Isco applauds fans as he walks off the pitch

Australia not reaching for the panic button, says Milligan

Mark Milligan

IBP/net

MELBOURNE - Under-pressure Australia will qualify for their fourth successive World Cup, by the long road or the short, stand-in captain Mark Milligan declared on Sunday.

Australia’s 2-0 loss away to Japan last week put their qualifying hopes on a knife edge.

They need to beat Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday then hope Japan can hold Saudi Arabia to a draw or better in Jeddah to grab the second direct berth to next year’s tournament in Russia.

Australia can still qualify from third place but would need to negotiate home and away playoffs against the third-placed team in the other Asian group then a side from the North, Central and Caribbean (CONCACAF) region.

“Going to consecutive World Cups has been very important

not just for the national team but for Australian football, the A-League and lower leagues,” Milligan, who led the side in the defeat in Saitama in the absence of regular skipper Mile Jedinak, told reporters.

“I still truly believe that we will go out Tuesday night and we’ll put in a good performance.

Whether it’s Wednesday that it’s announced that we’re going to a World Cup or whether we have to wait a bit longer, it will happen.

“Obviously that’s worst case scenario but there’s a long way before we have to hit that panic button.”

Australia have never been a side renowned for pace but they were made to look sluggish by fleet-footed Japan, whose wellorganised defence scrambled hard to frustrate the Socceroos’

forwards.

Thailand, already eliminated from the World Cup running, are unlikely to offer as stiff a challenge as Japan but Australia need to accelerate their ball movement forward, said winger Mathew Leckie.

“The ultimate topic we spoke about (after Japan) was that the ball movement was too slow,” he said. “We let them get back into their formation and sorted in their own half very easily. “If we moved the ball quicker and went forward faster we could have definitely found gaps.

“If we can get on top of Thailand push them back into their own half, it’ll definitely give us the opportunity to get high. “We need goals and towards the end of the game we might have to take some risks as well.”(rtr)

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Wales’ Ben Woodburn celebrates with Danny Ward after the match

Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

behind Ireland. Wales have provided some of the greats of British football down the years, with Mark Hughes, Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale all doing sterling service for their country.

All-time top scorer Ian Rush was also encouraged to see Woodburn, who has made only a handful of appearances for Liverpool’s first team, make an instant impact.

“I’ve been working with Ben since he was 14 years old and he has an amazing attitude, he keeps his feet on the ground,” Rush told the BBC. “Playing with the likes of (Arsenal midfielder) Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale I think he is now realising what the world is all about.”

“He probably won’t start on Tuesday (against Moldova) but if he comes on he will do a job,” added Rush.(rtr)

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Sp rt Brilliant Isco leads Spain show of dominance over Italy

Woodburn can become a great, says Wales manager LONDON - Wales may have unearthed another exciting prospect after teenager Ben Woodburn came off the bench to score his country’s winner in a World Cup qualifier against Austria on Saturday.

The Liverpool youngster’s incredible introduction to international football produced rave reviews on Sunday, with manager Chris Coleman leading the praise.

“I know his strike was fantastic but his all-round composure was great too,” Coleman said.

“He has all the attributes to go on to be a great player.” The 17-year-old had only been on the pitch five minutes when he fired home from distance to keep Welsh hopes of qualifying for next year’s finals alive.

With three games left Wales are third in Group D, four points behind leaders Serbia and two

MADRID - Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup. Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco, who was deployed in a “false nine” position as a deep-lying striker, curled a free kick beyond the reach of veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to put Spain ahead in the 13th minute.

Isco then received the ball on the edge of the area and danced past a defender before cracking a low shot into the near bottom corner which again proved too quick for Buffon five minutes before halftime.

Substitute Morata crafted a superb counter-attack with Sergio Ramos to start and finish the move for the third goal which he slotted past former Juventus team mate Buffon 13 minutes from time, rounding off Spain’s best performance against Italy since their 4-0 win in the Euro 2012 final.

“I’m very satisfied with the players’ response since I’ve been here, their mentality and commitment is excellent. Perfection doesn’t exist, but we played a great game tonight,” Spain coach Julen Lopetegui told reporters.

“You can always improve but it’s

hard to ask how today. We understood the importance of the game, and we have to thank the fans for how they created an atmosphere like the ones we’ve seen in Paris and Wembley. We felt their presence.”

Spain top Group G on 19 points, three ahead of Italy and seven clear of Albania, who beat basement side Liechtenstein 2-0 on Saturday while Macedonia pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory at Israel.

TOP SCORER

The continued absence of top scorer Diego Costa and the explosive form of Marco Asensio compelled Lopetegui to imitate his predecessor Vicente del Bosque and play without a recognised striker, a move which paid off to perfection.

Italy, shorn of influential defender Giorgio Chiellini and fielding four forwards which left little presence in midfield, lacked the intensity needed to counter Spain’s passing machine.

Isco may have given Spain their firepower but they created chances from all areas, with Dani Carvajal,

Gerard Pique and Ramos all not far from scoring in the first half, while Italy’s only effort was a header from Andrea Belotti which David de Gea saved.

“Today there was a huge difference between the two teams’ level of quality and fitness, and when you consider those differences there’s no point talking about the result,” said Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura.

The coach would not criticise his captain Buffon for his slow reaction to Isco’s free-kick, and said Spain were a far more experienced side than his.

“Many of Spain’s players have played in three Champions League finals, there’s hardly anyone in our team on that level.” Isco further delighted the 85,000 supporters in his home stadium with an outrageous nutmeg through the legs of Marco Verratti in the second half which nearly lead to Carvajal scoring.

The third goal came from ever reliable substitute Morata, who was denied a second late on by the offside flag.(rtr)

REUTERS/Susana Vera

Spain’s Isco applauds fans as he walks off the pitch

Australia not reaching for the panic button, says Milligan

Mark Milligan

IBP/net

MELBOURNE - Under-pressure Australia will qualify for their fourth successive World Cup, by the long road or the short, stand-in captain Mark Milligan declared on Sunday.

Australia’s 2-0 loss away to Japan last week put their qualifying hopes on a knife edge.

They need to beat Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday then hope Japan can hold Saudi Arabia to a draw or better in Jeddah to grab the second direct berth to next year’s tournament in Russia.

Australia can still qualify from third place but would need to negotiate home and away playoffs against the third-placed team in the other Asian group then a side from the North, Central and Caribbean (CONCACAF) region.

“Going to consecutive World Cups has been very important

not just for the national team but for Australian football, the A-League and lower leagues,” Milligan, who led the side in the defeat in Saitama in the absence of regular skipper Mile Jedinak, told reporters.

“I still truly believe that we will go out Tuesday night and we’ll put in a good performance.

Whether it’s Wednesday that it’s announced that we’re going to a World Cup or whether we have to wait a bit longer, it will happen.

“Obviously that’s worst case scenario but there’s a long way before we have to hit that panic button.”

Australia have never been a side renowned for pace but they were made to look sluggish by fleet-footed Japan, whose wellorganised defence scrambled hard to frustrate the Socceroos’

forwards.

Thailand, already eliminated from the World Cup running, are unlikely to offer as stiff a challenge as Japan but Australia need to accelerate their ball movement forward, said winger Mathew Leckie.

“The ultimate topic we spoke about (after Japan) was that the ball movement was too slow,” he said. “We let them get back into their formation and sorted in their own half very easily. “If we moved the ball quicker and went forward faster we could have definitely found gaps.

“If we can get on top of Thailand push them back into their own half, it’ll definitely give us the opportunity to get high. “We need goals and towards the end of the game we might have to take some risks as well.”(rtr)

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Wales’ Ben Woodburn celebrates with Danny Ward after the match

Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

behind Ireland. Wales have provided some of the greats of British football down the years, with Mark Hughes, Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale all doing sterling service for their country.

All-time top scorer Ian Rush was also encouraged to see Woodburn, who has made only a handful of appearances for Liverpool’s first team, make an instant impact.

“I’ve been working with Ben since he was 14 years old and he has an amazing attitude, he keeps his feet on the ground,” Rush told the BBC. “Playing with the likes of (Arsenal midfielder) Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale I think he is now realising what the world is all about.”

“He probably won’t start on Tuesday (against Moldova) but if he comes on he will do a job,” added Rush.(rtr)

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Candi Dasa

AMLAPURA - Candi Dasa is a popular tourist focal point in East Bali. A relaxing — some would say sleepy — beach resort, with little beach due to some serious environmental errors made in its recent past. But don’t let that put you off!

Candi Dasa offers excellent diving and snorkelling, interesting historical villages, some great trekking opportunities — and beautiful beaches within easy reach. A range of good accommodation across the board, most of it within earshot of the lapping waves, qualifies Candi Dasa as an excellent base for exploring East Bali. One long road edging the coast forms the main centre of Candi Dasa, with hotels oceanside and restaurants mountainside. This road forms a section of the main around-Bali route, so traffic noise can be a concern when thundering trucks roll through town. Bear this in mind when you are choosing somewhere to sleep.

Rooms closer to the sea don’t have the same issue.

In the centre of town, a pretty lotus-filed lagoon sits between the main temple and the sea — par-

ticularly lovely at sunrise or sunset.

At the northeastern end of town, the road spurs to follow the coast as the main highway does a sharp turn continuing to Amlapura. This coastal area houses most of the local inhabitants of Candi Dasa, and a growing number of hotels — it’s a quieter option than the main road.

The villages along the coast to the west of Candi Dasa are much sleepier, and here you’ll also find a small selection of accommodation.

You won’t be in the middle of the action, but you won’t be too far away either.

The beach at Candi Dasa, or lack of it, is due to a sudden boom in development in the 1980s. Whether it was unregulated, or uninformed or just plain greed, a coral reef was removed to produce lime for cement to construct hotels. It allowed the power of the Lombok strait to erode the very thing people visited Candi Dasa for: the beautiful beach. We can only hope that this is a cautionary lesson for future unplanned development. Concrete sea walls now provide protection from further erosion, and result in waters being very calm and good for snorkelling

along the wall. There are pockets of sand too, although some disappear altogether at high tide.

Despite most of the beach being gone, there’s still a laidback seaside ambience, and the coastal views over Amuk Bay are scenic. Offshore you can see three small rocky islands, and further in the distance, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, while to the southwest you can see Padang Bai. The closer islands of Gili Biaha, Gili Tepekong and Gili Mimpang are home to many varieties of large fish and sharks.

Snorkelling and diving or fishing trips can easily be arranged from the fishermen on the beach or one of the many dive operators along the main road. Note that currents can be very strong around the islands, and may only be suitable for experienced snorkellers and divers.

A delightful way to pass an afternoon is to arrange a sailing trip in one of the traditional jukung boats.

Most have motors, and some don’t even have sails, but ask around — we were quoted 250,000 rupiah for a short trip.

While much of the beach in town has washed away, an exceptional

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strip of sand is a mere 20-minute drive or leisurely boat trip north of Candi Dasa. Virgin Beach (formerly known as Pantai Pasir Putih or White Sand Beach) makes for a

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Del Potro rekindling Big Apple love affair

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MANILA - Manny Pacquiao has pulled out of his proposed November rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title because of government duties.

Pacquiao, a senator in the Philippines, is unavailable for the proposed Nov. 12 bout due to the conflict, the Australian promoters of the fight announced Friday. Horn upset Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title in a unanimous 12-round decision in Brisbane, Australia, on July 2.

“On behalf of the Philippines government, he (Pacquiao) will be part of a delegation that will visit China in the middle of his proposed preparation period for the fight,” said Dean Lonergan, who is Horn’s promoter. “Pacquiao is committed to fighting again in 2018 and a rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO world welterweight title.”

The proposed rematch in Brisbane had been confirmed by both camps on Aug. 21. The fight was expected to be held at the same outdoor stadium in Brisbane where a hometown crowd of 51,000 saw Horn, a former schoolteacher, stun Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight belt. The 38-year-old Pacquiao said after the fight that he wanted a rematch. He disagreed with the judges’ decision and asked the World Boxing Organization for a review, but the WBO later endorsed the 29-year-old Horn as the winner.

Jesse Vargas, an American contender and former world title holder, could possibly take Pacquiao’s place for a fight later this year against Horn, the promoters said. Pacquiao beat Vargas in a unanimous decision last November in Las Vegas. (rtr)

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Five-times champion Federer or world number one Nadal would certainly be the first two tipped by most fans for easy passage through the first week but it is Del Potro who has reached the round of 16 most easily.

The towering injury-prone Argentine has turned back the clock to rekindle memories of 2009 when he beat Nadal in the semis and Federer in the final to win his only grand slam title and cement a life-long love affair with the Big Apple.

“I don’t want too cry this year. I am close,” smiled Del Potro, following a clinical 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory over 11thseeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday.

“I want to play tennis, I had too many problems with my wrist a few years ago and now I have a chance to play here in New York.

“I love this tournament and I love to be here in New York.”

There is something about the Flushing Meadows hardcourts, where he has also advanced to the quarter-finals on three occasions, that brings out the best in Del Potro, who swept to straight-sets win over Swiss Henri Laaksonen and Spain’s Adrian Menendez-Maceiras. Federer, who will play his third-round match against Feliciano Lopez later on Saturday, has been forced to go to five sets in his opening two matches while Nadal, who also plays later on Saturday, has been slow to show his best.

“I think that the bottom half of the draw is going to be surprising for one guy,” Del Potro said. “In the top half, you have Roger and Rafa and they are favourites to win a grand slam title, for sure.

“But I’m just doing my own way, and I have a very important match against Dominic (Thiem).”

Standing between Del Potro and a return to the quarterfinals is sixth-seeded Austrian Dominic Thiem.

The two have met twice before with Del Potro winning both, including the round of 16 at last year’s U.S. Open when Thiem retired due to injury trailing 6-3 3-2.

“He (Thiem) has everything to win the match,” said the 24th- seeded Argentine. “He’s having a great season already.

He’s the favourite for the match. (rtr)

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Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in action against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during their third round match.

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People sort through belongings found in Hurricane Harvey flood damage in Houston, Texas, U.S. September 2, 2017.

As Texans return to flood-hit homes, many say ‘Our house is history’

HOUSTON - As flood waters recede from Hurricane Harvey, thousands are set to return to their homes on Sunday to survey damage from unprecedented flooding that devastated densely populated areas of Texas, as worries mount about health risks.

Harvey, which came ashore on Aug. 25 as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in 50 years, is expected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, having displaced more than 1 million people and leaving wreckage in an area stretching for more than 300 miles (480 kms) which officials said would take years to repair.

Thirteen Superfund sites, heavily contaminated former industrial zones, in Texas were flooded or damaged by Hurricane Harvey, but the full impact on surrounding areas was not immediately clear, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Saturday.

The announcement came amid rising concern about the health risks posed by Harvey’s record floodwaters, which contain a toxic soup of chemicals, oil and bacte-

ria from Houston’s notoriously leaky sewer system.

The city of Houston ordered a mandatory evacuation on Sunday for about 4,600 residences in the western section, where several hundred people have not left their homes and flooding is expected to last for another two weeks.

“Put your own personal safety above your property,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said, adding residents should consider the safety of first responders who would have to handle any emergencies.

The evacuations, put in force by shutting off of power, were set to take effect at 7 a.m. CDT. Damage from the storm is also posing an economic and humanitarian challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump, who visited Houston on Saturday and met some of the thousands of

people in evacuation shelters and rescue workers who have helped shuttle survivors to safety.

The visit gave Trump an opportunity to show an empathetic side, after some criticized him for staying clear of the disaster zone during a Texas visit on Tuesday. Trump said he did not want to hamper rescue efforts.

Late Saturday night, Trump tweeted “Just got back to the White House from the Great States of Texas and Louisiana, where things are going well.

Such cooperation & coordination!”

The Trump administration on Friday asked Congress for a $7.85 billion appropriation for response and initial recovery efforts. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who accompanied the Trumps, has said his state may need more than $125 billion. (rtr)

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Largest wildfire in Los Angeles history forces hundreds to evacuate

LOS ANGELES - A wildfire on the northern edge of Los Angeles rapidly grew on Saturday into what the mayor called the largest blaze in the city’s history, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people and the closure of a major highway.

The 5,000-acre (2,023-hectare) La Tuna Fire, named after the canyon area where it erupted on Friday, has led authorities to evacuate more than 700 homes in a north Los Angeles neighborhood and in nearby Burbank and Glendale, officials said.

Authorities warned of erratic winds that could force them to widen the evacuation zone, after the fire destroyed three houses in Los Angeles on Saturday.

“Other than that, no loss of any property,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said at a news conference. “That is a pretty amazing thing.”

The fire was only 10 percent contained with more than 500 firefighters battling it.

The blaze in thick brush that has not burned in decades was slowly creeping down a rugged hillside on Saturday toward houses, with temperatures in the area approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), the Los Angeles Fire Department said in an alert.

“This fire, which broke out yesterday, we can now say is the largest fire in the history of L.A. city, in terms of its acreage,” Garcetti told reporters.

On Saturday night, Garcetti declared an emergency, ordering “all available resources” deployed to protect residents and property.

“This declaration also requests that the Governor declare an emergency - so that state and federal assistance can be provided to the City as quickly as possible,” Garcetti said in a statement.

The fire could make air unhealthy to breathe in parts of Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest city, and nearby suburbs, the South Coast Air Quality Management District said in an advisory.

Video posted online by media showed the fire burning along the 210 Freeway when it broke out on Friday, with smoke hovering over the roadway as cars passed by flames a few dozen feet away. Officials quickly closed a stretch of the freeway.

More than 400 miles (644 km) to the north, the so-called Ponderosa Fire has burned 3,880 acres, or about 1,570 hectares, and destroyed 32 homes in Butte County since it broke out on Tuesday. It prompted authorities to issue evacuation orders earlier this week to residents of some 500 homes.

The blaze was 51 percent contained.

California Governor Jerry Brown issued an emergency declaration on Friday to free up additional resources to battle the Ponderosa blaze. (rtr)

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“Islamic villagers in northern Maungtaw have been urged over loudspeakers to cooperate when security forces search for Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) extremist terrorists, and not to pose a threat or brandish weapons when security forces enter their villages,” the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar said on Sunday.

ARSA has been declared a terrorist organisation by the government.

The group claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks on security posts last week. In Maungni village in northern Rakhine, villagers earlier this week caught two ARSA members and handed them over to the authorities, the newspaper added. The army wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday that Rohingya insurgents had set fires to monasteries, images of Buddha as well as schools and houses in northern Rakhine.

More than 200 buildings, including houses and shops, were destroyed across several villages, the army said. While Myanmar officials blamed the ARSA for the burning of the homes, Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh and human rights watchers say a campaign of arson and killings by the army is aimed at trying to force the minority group out.

More than 11,700 “ethnic residents” had been evacuated from northern Rakhine, the government has said, referring to non-Muslims.

In Bangladesh, authorities said at least 53 bodies of Rohingya had either been found floating in the Naf river or washed up on the beach in the past week, as tens of thousands continue to try to flee the violence.

A senior leader of al Qaeda’s Yemeni branch has called for attacks on Myanmar authorities in support of the Rohingya. Former colonial ruler Britain said on Saturday it hoped Suu Kyi would use her “remarkable qualities” to end the violence.(rtr)

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Indonesian minister urges Myanmar to respect Rohingyas

JAKARTA - Indonesias Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin has urged the Myanmar authorities to respect the human rights of Rohingya ethnic minorities, who suffer due to the violence from the countrys military.

“Myanmar must respect the human rights (of all its citizens), regardless of their ethnicity and religion. Rohingya Muslims must be protected,” the minister said in a press statement released on Saturday.

The humanity tragedy has become a major cause for concern, particularly because it happened when Muslims from all over the world were performing hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, he stated.

The minister asked all sides to exercise self-restraint while responding to the conflict. The Indonesian government has taken a number of proactive and productive steps to contribute to the settlement of the Rohingya issue by facilitating the creation of Indonesian Humanity Alliance for Myanmar (AKIM), which is made up of 11 mass organizations and humanitarian institutions.

In addition, the Indonesian government has also urged the Myanmar government to restore security situation, refrain from the use of violence, protect the Rohingyas, and give them access to humanitarian aid, he noted.

Indonesia also supported any effort to implement former UN secretary general Kofi Annans recommendation to deal with security issue in Myanmar, he noted. He remarked that Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has also contacted several parties, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres and her counterparts, from friendly countries.

The government has also made efforts to help overcome the humanitarian crisis by cooperating with mass organizations.

Some 400 people, most of whom were Rohingya Muslims, died in the latest violence, according to the army chiefs office on Sept 1, 2017. The UN noted that 38 thousand people had sought refuge across the border in Bangladesh to escape the worst violence in Myanmars northwest in at least five years, according to AFP, as quoted by dailymail.co.uk.(ant)

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JAKARTA - Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Gonzalez Sanz is on a visit to Indonesia, and to officially open the embassy of his country in Jakarta on September 5, 2017, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.

“This is the first visit to Indonesia by Manuel Gonzalez Sanz, and the visit aims to open Costa Rican Embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday,” Retno remarked after holding a bilateral meeting with her Costa Rican counterpart at the Pancasila building of Foreign Affairs Minister on Pejambon street, on Sunday.

The Embassy of Costa Rica will be the 104th foreign diplomatic representative and the 12th representatives of the Latin American countries in Jakarta. “The embassy will facilitate efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Costa Rica,” Foreign Minister Retno said.

She stated that the opening of the Costa Rican Embassy also affirms the position of Jakarta as the diplomatic capital of ASEAN. During his visit to Indonesia, the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica will also meet with the Secretary-General of ASEAN. “On this occasion, I am honored and happy to say that we will open the Costa Rican embassy in this beautiful country,” said Foreign Minister Manuel Gonzalez Sanz.

According to Foreign Minister Sanz, the plan to open the Costa Rican Embassy in Jakarta has been discussed and planned during the visit of the Indonesian foreign af-

fairs minister to San Jose in 2015.

“We were then discussing the possibility of opening the Costa Rican Embassy in Jakarta. I am glad we were able to carry out the agreement and finally we have a permanent physical building as a representative office in Jakarta,” Sanz said.

This year, the Government of Indonesia and Costa Rica commemorate 32 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

“My visit to Indonesia is also because this year we commemorate 32 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Costa Rica,” Sanz said.(ant)

Philippines eyes counter-terrorism task force with Malaysia, Indonesia

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will discuss with Indonesia and Malaysia the possibility of creating a task force to combat Islamic State-inspired militancy, he said on Sunday.

Duterte even expressed willingness to open the borders to Indonesian and Malaysian security forces hunting Islamist fighters.

He plans to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minster Najib Razak on the matter.

“We have agreed that we will talk, the three of us. We are just waiting for the right time,” he told reporters.

Asked what could be discussed, he said: “In all probability, it will be a joint ... task force. And I will open my borders to the Malaysian authorities and Indonesian authorities. They’ll be given access.”

Southeast Asian nations have agreed to use spy planes and drones to stem the movement of militants across their borders, as concerns rise over the growing clout of Islamic State in the region. In June the three nations agreed to pool intelligence and tackle militant financing.

Last November, the Philippines agreed to allow Malaysia and Indonesia to carry out “hot pursuits” in its territorial waters to tackle kidnappings and piracy by Islamist Abu Sayyaf rebels.

Duterte indicated the meeting with Widodo and Najib could take place after the siege of Marawi city in southern Philippines involving militants loyal to Islamic State has been fully resolved.

More than 600 militants, 45 civilians and 136 soldiers and policemen have been killed in more than 100 days of fighting in Marawi. The military has expressed confidence the end is in sight for what has been its biggest security crisis in years.

Pockets of militants remain dug in in the ruins in Marawi, possibly together with their leader, Isnilon Hapilon, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said.

“Recent military assessments indicate that he is still very much in Marawi,” Abella said in a statement. “Our forces are hot on their heels and it will only be a matter of time before we get him.”(rtr)

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Design and Development Head Chef , Paul Courtney (R) and Manufacturing Manager, Tom Kilcourse, pose for a photograph on a biscuit production line at the McVitie’s factory in Stockport, northern England March 25, 2011.

What slowdown? Factories chug along as global demand holds up

LONDON/HONG KONG - Factories across Asia and Europe cranked up production last month as global demand remained strong, confounding expectations growth may have peaked.

The strength will add fuel to an expected rollback of monetary stimulus in the West. Since the global financial crisis, central banks have funnelled trillions of dollars into the world economy.

While policymakers in China and Japan still have their feet firmly on the gas, stronger growth is prompting those in the West to start tapping the brakes on years of super-easy money. rising pricing power for businesses, the data may bolster confidence in the European Central Bank to make -- and go ahead with -- plans to reel back its massive asset purchases programme later this year.

Suggesting Britain’s economy might be picking up speed after a slow first half of 2017, the UK PMI jumped to 56.9, higher than any forecast in a Reuters poll of economists. That could add fuel to hawkish policymakers’ calls at the Bank of England for higher interest rates. The BoE’s rate-setters voted 6-2 against a rate hike in August with most policymakers expressing concern about the impact of last year’s vote to leave the European Union on the wider economy.

In the United States, the ISM manufacturing PMI is expected to rise to 56.5, though it is likely to be

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Use of Animal Flesh in Ritual

Chinese manufacturing activity accelerated to a six-month high, and euro zone factories stepped up production with the fastest rise in export orders since February 2011. Even British factory output grew a lot more strongly than expected given the country’s recent Brexit travails.

“Global momentum has turned out to be solid in the first half of 2017 and looks favourable going forward.

Generally, we see more reasons for growth optimism than we did three months ago,” said Paul MortimerLee, chief market economist at BNP Paribas. IHS Markit’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for the euro zone rose to 57.4 in August, matching where it was in June, which was the highest since April 2011 and well above the 50 level that separates growth from contraction.

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overshadowed by jobs data due later on Friday, expected to show ongoing solid hiring in August but tame wage inflation.

ROBUST CHINA China’s private Caixin/Markit survey showed new business grew at the strongest pace in more than three years in August. The manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6, from 51.1 in July. That echoed similarly robust official data on Thursday suggesting China’s industrial sector is continuing to prosper from a year-long, government-led building boom. In both cases, economists had expected growth rates to ease.

Prices of industrial commodities and building materials, in particular, have surged in China this year largely due to the government’s hefty infrastructure spending and its efforts to

reduce excess capacity by shutting inefficient mines and mills. The third quarter is now looking strong enough that China could sustain much of the momentum from its forecast-beating 6.9 percent growth in the first half, despite a regulatory crackdown on riskier types of financing and debt and a slew of measures to cool its overheating property market.

Resilient growth is not only a boon for the global economy but also for the Communist Party as it prepares for a once-in-five-years leadership reshuffle in October, with stability its key priority. Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service this week raised its growth forecasts for China, South Korea and Japan.”The surveys point to resilient industrial activity last month,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics.

But he added: “Investment growth has cooled recently and we anticipate a further slowdown as the impact of tighter monetary conditions continues to feed through. If we are right, the current strength of industrial activity can’t be sustained for long.”

Manufacturing also expanded solidly in the world’s No.3 economy, Japan, as domestic and export orders picked up. The pick-up in new business was generally more modest than in China, however, suggesting its economic growth may moderate from an eyepopping 4 percent annualized rate in the second quarter. Other Asian electronics producers were also riding high.

Taiwan’s manufacturing survey saw the fastest growth in four months, while South Korea’s exports beat expectations and posted their longest run of growth in almost six years. South Korea is the first among major exporting countries to publish its monthly trade figures.

India’s activity also unexpectedly rebounded in August, in a sign there was light at the end of the tunnel, with the shock of last year’s demonetisation cash crunch and confusion over a new goods and services tax likely to ease in coming months. But data on Thursday showed Indian economic growth unexpectedly cooled further to a three-year low of 5.7 percent in the June quarter from a year ago.(rtr)

To Fill in Offerings and Iber-iber in Clockwise Procession

Animal flesh is often used to fill in oblations such in the tebasan and peras oblations. By and large, the animal whose grilled flesh used to fill in some oblations is chicken and sometime people also use ducks. Other than for the oblation, the flesh is also taken advantage to make food such as satay and so on. Besides, people also often use pork in various preparations. However, in reality people should not always use flesh of living animal for their oblations.

Ida Bagus Alit said that poultry are usually used as an iber-iber where this animal will be released or thrown alive. After that, it will walk away shortly after it has been spinning around for three times.

This procession is meant to determine the direction or point out the direction which path should be taken by the Atma in order to reach heaven.

Meanwhile, I Gede Agus Budi Adnyana, added that chicken and ducks are also used in alive condition during the ceremony like dewa yadnya where the animals with other oblations are carried when surrounding shrines in a series of ceremonial procession. Additionally, each community holding this will also bring along yellow rice to be eaten by the chickens and ducks.

“The duck itself functions as a controller and represents satvika (goodness, constructive, harmony) aspect, while chicken is a symbol

of creation or rajas (passion, active, confused) and the body. Meanwhile, the white and yellow rice seeds have significance of prosperity and happiness,” he said.

Budi Adnyana added that in the ritual procession of pitra yadnya, there is procession known as mapurwa daksina where the animal used in the rituals will be taken to go around the ceremony location clockwise, and devotees will usually use white buffalo.

Similar opinion was conveyed

by I Nyoman Kunuk, the owner of the ivory cattle from Kekeran hamlet, Selanbawak, Marga, Tabanan. He said that murwa daksina ritual procession with the use of ivory cattle is commonly found in Nyekah and Ngerit procession only and not applied in other ceremonies. The process itself is done by leading the cow surround the Pradnyan pavilion for three times and should walk slowly and carefully so that the white or yellow

cow rectangle containing silver and others can be stepped on.

In accordance with the belief of local community, the ivory cow is a symbol of cattle or nandini ox functioning as the vehicle of Lord Shiva.

In the procession of this ceremony, the cow is supposedly ridden by the deceased, while in the ritual the deceased is hoped to be able to go to the abode of Lord Shiva. As the accompaniment, devotees must chant the Aji Kembang psalmody.

He also participates in chanting the psalmody even though it should be done by local people.

“Uniqueness in the belief of Balinese people regarding the ceremonial procession or ngiterin lies in myth that if the cow is defecating or urinating at the location, it will be very good or serves as a boon.

This happens because they believe that both the dung and urine will also be good for the fertility of the plants in their fields,” he added. (kmb)

PT Asuransi Jiwa Central Asia Raya (CAR), a life insurance company, held a Business Opportunity Presentation (BOP) event on Friday (Aug. 25). This BOP is a part of CAR’s marketing strategies for insurance products sold individually through the agency or 3i-network agency. The weekly event is held everywhere in Indonesia, including Bali. The large number of participants that packed the room looked entusiastic about attending the BOP. Director of Marketing, Jos Chandra Irawan, accompanied by Chief of Agency Officer, Suhendri and Agency Builder, I Dewa Putu Artawijaya, explained that this BOP was aimed at encouraging people to have life insurance and to share opportunities with people throughout Indonesia to earn unlimited income by becoming a CAR insurance agent.

CAR has started to gain the interest of people in Bali, nationally and generally continues to grow, both in terms of premium income and agents. As of July 2017, they had earned IDR 1.071 trillionin premiums.

The achievement exceeded their target of 112 percent, including renewals. The premiums of new businesses reached, IDR 732 billion. “We reached the target of 120 percent. Our growth from January to July 2017 reached 83 percent nationally”, he said. The achievement of premiums in Bali has reached IDR 14.5 billion.

Apart from increasing amounts earned in premiums, the number of CAR agents is also increasing.

Currently, CAR has 3,495 licensed agents throughout Indonesia. A total of 752 of them are active agents that produce an average of 1 policy each month. “The agents

have been licensed under certification through the Association of Indonesian Life Insurance (AAJI) in accordance with the rules set by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). So, all the sales agents are licensed”, he said.

Candra explained that they had so many agents because CAR offers a different marketing concept, so the growth has surged. Along with increasing the number of agents through this BOP event, they also aim to increase the the premium achievements from new businesses from the agency distribution to IDR 650 billion. SO far the premiums have reached IDR 491 billion, so Candra is optimistic about acheivig their target.

Apart from the BOP, on Sunday (Aug. 27) CAR held license testing for 293 prospective insurance agents. They hold such tests regularly because insurance agents must be licensed. “We are optimistic about achieving our target because we offer CAR’s flagship product, namely CARlink Pro”, he said firmly.

CARlink Pro is a simple insurance product for protection with units invested to add value for customers. “So, policyholder not only insure their family or shift the risk from their family to the insurance company, but they also takes advantage of this insurance as a way to get a return on their investment which is certainly appropriate with the investment price on the market” he explained.

Aside from CARlink Pro, CAR also has a variety of other products, both for individuals and groups, health insurance, bancassurance, retail insurance, micro insurance, pension funds and sharia to meet diverse needs of insurance protection for Indonesian people. (kmb42)

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MANGUPURA - A few weeks ago, following an unfortunate incident involving foreign tourists acting disrespectfully in a Balinese temple, members of Bali’s House of Representatives had a meeting with the Bali chapter of the the PHDI (Hindu Darma Council of Indonesia) to discuss the possibility of creating a bylaw that would prohibit foreign tourists from entering temples in Bali.

Although such a prohibition is unlikely to become a bylaw, this issue does raise some questions about what is permitted to tourists and how tourists interact with Balinese customs, traditions, social norms and religious practices. The very fact that Bali’s parliament brought up the possibility of creating such a bylaw has given rise to many discussions on this topic and has made it clear that letting foreigners know about the rules of conduct for temples would be in everyone’s benefit.

Culture is made of things like art and food but at its basis culture is rooted in beliefs and ways of doing things that are taken for granted as normal by those who are members of any given culture. People not only do things differently in different places but also do these things for different reasons. Even though these reasons may not always be clear, they are socially agreed upon and allow for smooth interactions.

So what happens when these two cultures meet is sometimes perplexing for both sides and sometimes downright offensive, whether intended to be or not. In the case of temple etiquette, for example, americans may find it perplexing that Balinese people are not more explicit about what is permitted or not and what is recommended or not. Likewise Balinese people may find it perplexing that foreginers so not know how to behave in this context.

Nonetheless, clearly it is prefferable for all involved if foreign people know what is expected, allowed, prohibited and frowned upon, so as to avoid disruptions, annoyance and in the extreme sacrilegious behaviour.

According to religious authorities, community leaders and the general public the following are considered some of the most important rules of conduct in temples and at religious ceremonies.

Although there are specific prohibitions that differ from place to place and from time to time, the following apply across the board and adhering to these will allow foreigners to continue being able to experience the unique culture and religion of Bali and allow Balinese people to feel good about sharing these aspect of their lives with visitors.

Attitude It is very important to have an attitude, thoughts and feelings of humility and gratitude. Humility can be confusing to many people who

may associate it with disempowerment. In this context however being humble is it not be understood as being less valuable than anyone else, but rather recognizing our place in the world and that despite whatever quality and abilities we may have, all humans are after all dependant on the bounty of nature, other humans and the grace of the life force to survive and thrive. Sacred spaces such as temples are expressly intended to remind us of this reality.

Specific prohibitions Menstruating women, anyone with an open wound and anyone who is in a condition that prevents them feeling sincere humility and gratitude are prohibited from enters temples.

People give different reasons for why menstruating women may not enter a temple including things like: women are most sensitive at this time and therefor more likely to be bothered by unwanted energies, women’s emotions and energy are more intense at this time and may unwittingly disrupt the intended vibration of such a place, because blood is considered to be particularly charged with life force it should therefor only be present in particular places and at particular times (temples are not one of these places), and other reasons besides.

Similar reasons are given for the prohibition on entering a temple when one has an open wound.

Non-Balinese people may protest these prohibitions claiming they are based on male dominated values, superstition and the like, however regardless of the reasons for this prohibition and how this prohibition may be interpreted, Balinese people as the guardians of these temples consider such behaviour to be harmful and have their own reasons so these should be respected.

The reasons for not entering a temple when one’s state of mind is disturbed by extreme grief, intoxication or anything else that would not allow for sincere humility and gratitude are similar in terms of disturbing or being disturbed by others.

Anyone who disagrees with these prohibitions ought to be honest about their opinion and let the caretakers of the temple know how they feel and be prepared to deal with the consequences.

General prohibitions and rules of conduct Anyone entering a temple must be dressed in customary attire (more

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It is prefferable for all involved if foreign people know what is expected, allowed, prohibited and frowned upon, so as to avoid disruptions, annoyance and in the extreme sacrilegious behaviour. on that below), Do not stand in front of people praying, (if you find yourself unavoidably front of people praying in a temple, sit down), Do not step over a seated person, Do not stand near the priest who is officiating the prayers, Do not touch or smell offerings that others have placed on the altar or elsewhere, Do not touch any objects, sculptures or offerings in the temple, Do not walk up the steps of any of the shrines in a temple, Do not touch the containers of holy water, Do not disrupt the atmosphere with loud noises or grand gestures and the like, Do not bring dirty laundry, rotting food, or other unpleasant things including bodily fluids into a temple Do not enter an empty temple.

Even for Balinese people, when visiting temples other than their own it is not respectful to enter without asking permission from the person or people who care for it.

When visiting any temple, visitors should always be accompanied by someone who understands about the particular layout and activities taking place at a given temple so as to avoid any disruptions.

It is not always clear to visitors what parts of a temple are altars, shrines or other holy areas or objects,, and there are many rules of conduct regarding such things. Also, the types of things that are considered inappropriate in a particular temple, may not be clear to you and could result in unwanted repercussions.

There are specific reasons for all of these prohibitions and requirements and violations mean that the care-takers of the temple have to perform special elaborate and expensive rituals to undo the de-harmonizing effects of these

violations.

There are many other things that are prohibited and also simply frowned upon, the prohibitions stated above are the most common and may not be obvious to visitors.

Although most people in Bali are generally quite relaxed about having their photo taken, it is not always permitted and when it it is do not get all up in people’s faces about it or get to close to holy objects or priests.

Although it is not expressly prohibited, when visiting a temple it is not advised to bother people in any way including by lingering too long, as the intended activities of holy places are centred around worship.

About Customary Attire Some say that the sash tied around the waist is the most important garment while others feel that the sarong is more important. It is customary to wear both. The sash serves several functions including; protecting your core from unwanted energies, preventing your own core energy from disrupting harmony, encouraging good posture which allows your body and spirit to be in optimal condition, or to put it more philosophically tying a sash around your waste reminds you that you are involved in an activity that differs from the activities of daily life.

Sarongs serves a similar function but also allows the energy of the earth to be concentrated around you, encourages more gracious behaviour , shows respect for the ancestors and also it just looks good.

When it comes to shirts, though a kebaya shirt is customary for women and button down for men, the important thing is that you’re shoulders be

covered and that your shirt be clean and tidy. Being well groomed is also important as a sign of honouring or respect for the people around us and to our body that we have been given and often people will wear their best jewellery for similar reasons.

For men the Balinese udeng scarf is also required and serves as a symbol of having your thoughts kept in check and other things too. Women will often have a small hair ornament to serve the similar purposes.

Bali is flooded with visitors every year and although this brings both financial and social benefits, it is also taking its tole on Bali’s ecosystem.

The prayers and ceremonies that the Balinese perform with diligence and devotion are essentially intended to maintain the balance of this eco-system and to contribute to the harmony that supports this eco-system in ways that are beyond the scope of most people’s understanding, but which are nonetheless worthy of respect.

Balinese people are generally very open about having both local and foreign tourists witness their cultural and religious activities. returning this kindness by informing yourself about what is not allowed or recommended and doing your best to avoid such behaviour is common courtesy both in the context of religious ceremonies and places and beyond.

Regardless of how one may feel about different cultural norms, so long as they do not cause harm, why not try to adapt to the norms of the place we are visiting? In the worst case we will feel very uncomfortable and in the best case we may open ourselves to whole new ways of enjoying life and understanding our fellow humans, the world and even ourselves. (kmb)

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North Korea says conducts “perfect” hydrogen bomb test

SEOUL - North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on Sunday, which it said was an advanced hydrogen bomb for a long-range missile, marking a dramatic escalation of the regime’s stand-off with the United States and its allies.

The announcement from Pyongyang came a few hours after international seismic agencies detected a manmade earthquake near the North’s test site, which Japanese and South Korean officials said was around 10 times more powerful than the tremor picked up after its last nuclear test a year ago.

There was no independent confirmation that the detonation, which drew swift international condemnation, was a hydrogen bomb rather than a less powerful atomic device. But Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tokyo could not rule out the possibility that it was a hydrogen bomb.

The test is a direct challenge to U.S. President

Donald Trump, who hours earlier had talked by phone with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the “escalating” nuclear crisis in the region and has previously vowed to stop North Korea developing nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States.

North Korea, which carries out its nuclear and missile programmes in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions and sanctions, said in an announcement on state television that a hydrogen bomb test ordered by leader Kim Jong Un was a “perfect success”.

The bomb was designed to be mounted on its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the North said.

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said the nuclear test was “an extremely regrettable act” that was “in complete disregard of the repeated demands of the international community”.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the international community must react firmly to this “new provocation”, and South Korean President Moon Jaein said Seoul would push for strong steps to further isolate the North, including new UN sanctions.

Japan also raised the prospect of further sanctions, saying curbs on North Korea’s oil trade would be on the table.

China, North Korea’s sole major ally, said it strongly condemned the nuclear test and urged Pyongyang to stop its “wrong” actions. The United States has repeatedly urged Beijing to do more to rein in its neighbour. (rtr)

NAIROBI - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Saturday the country had a problem with its judiciary, which annulled his election win of last month, “and we must fix it”.

The Law Society of Kenya said in a strongly worded statement that Kenyatta, as “the head of state who under the constitution is a symbol of national unity”, should refrain from derogatory comments about the judiciary.

Kenyatta, speaking a day after the Supreme Court cancelled his victory and ordered new polls within 60 days, repeated his message from Friday that he would respect its ruling. But, speaking on live television at the State House in Nairobi after meeting elected officials from his Jubilee party, he added: “Who even elected you?...We have a problem and we must fix it.” He did not elaborate. The decision to annul the election was unexpected and unprecedented in Africa where governments often hold sway over judges.

The president’s latest comments mark the second time since Friday’s ruling that he has criticised the judiciary in public. On Friday, during an impromptu rally in Nairobi, he accused the court of ignoring the will of the people and dismissed the chief justice’s colleagues as “wakora”, or crooks.

The lawyers’ association condemned Kenyatta’s use of the Kiswahili word, saying that the judges serving in the highest court had acted “professionally, with honour and dignity”. “They...do not deserve the disrespectful treatment they are being shown”, the statement read.

The president’s appearances since the ruling suggest he intends to campaign rigorously for the re-run of the Aug.8 poll. He said via Twitter on Saturday: “For now let us meet at the ballot.”

Attention now turns back to the election board. The court ruled that it had “failed, neglected or refused to conduct the presidential election in a manner consistent with the dictates of the constitution”.

Raila Odinga, the veteran opposition leader whose coalition brought the petition against the election board to the Supreme Court, said on Friday that some officials from the commission should face criminal prosecution.

The chairman of the election board said there would be personnel changes, but it was not clear if that would be enough for the opposition. Sweeping out the whole board would complicate efforts to hold a new poll within two months.

Last month’s election -- which included the presidential poll in addition to races at other levels of government -- was one of the most expensive ever held in Africa. Ahead of the vote Kenya’s treasury said preparation and conduct of polling would cost the equivalent of around $480 million.(rtr)

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, of the National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition, speaks during a church service inside the St. Stephen’s cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya September 3, 2017.

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Famed T. rex ‘Sue’ getting a makeover at Field Museum in Chicago

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CHICAGO - The world’s biggest T. rex is getting ready for a cutting-edge makeover.

The Field Museum in Chicago said on Wednesday it will take down and remount the 40-1/2-foot-long (12.3-meter) Tyrannosaurus nicknamed Sue, perhaps the world’s most famous dinosaur fossil, in a way that embodies the latest understanding of this ferocious Cretaceous Period predator.

The big T. rex will move to a new exhibition space in the museum, while a cast of the skeleton of the largest-known dinosaur, Patagotitan mayorum, will take the spot Sue now occupies in the museum’s Stanley Field Hall.

Patagotitan, a long-necked, four-legged plant-eater that was 122 feet (37.2 meters) long and weighed 70 tons, lived in Argentina 100 million years ago, more than 30 million years before T. rex stalked western North America. The biggest land animal on record, it was a member of a dinosaur group called titanosaurs.

The museum next spring will unveil the fiberglass Patagotitan skeleton, which is being cast from fossils of seven Patagotitan individuals, and for two years will display some of the genuine fossils, including an 8-foot (2.4 meter) thighbone.

Named for the woman who discovered the fossils in South Dakota in 1990, Sue is the largest, most complete and bestpreserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed. The museum bought the fossils at auction for $8.4 million.

Sue will be taken down in February and put up again with noteworthy changes in anatomy and stance in its new exhibition hall in spring 2019, museum scientists said.

“We are making several adjustments to the skeleton to reflect new and improved knowledge,” said paleontologist Pete Makovicky, the museum’s associate curator of dinosaurs.

The most striking change, Makovicky said, will be the addition of gastralia, bones resembling an additional set of ribs spanning the belly that may have provided structural support to help the dinosaur breathe. Adding these bones will illustrate just how massive Sue was and that it boasted a bulging belly, he added.

The scientists concluded that the bone mounted as Sue’s wishbone was misidentified in 2000 and they will replace it with the dinosaur’s actual wishbone, or furcula, the fused collar bones typical of meat-eating dinosaurs and their evolutionary descendants the birds.

They also will adjust the ribs to produce a slimmer, less barrelshaped chest, and arrange the right leg so Sue is not crouching as much.

“Often when you do something as expensive as mounting a vertebrate fossil skeleton for display you only get one shot at it. I’m happy we’re going to fix and update this incredible fossil,” said paleontologist Bill Simpson, who heads the museum’s geological collections.

LIFESPAN AND BITE FORCE

Makovicky noted the accumulation of knowledge about T. rex and its cousins since 2000.

“We now know more about tyrannosaur lifespans -- around 30 years; how they grew -- very fast as teenagers; and using com-

ICA ready to use local products Zachary James Johnston/The Field Museum/Handout via REUTERS

Field Museum scientists Pete Makovicky (L), Associate Curator of Dinosaurs, and Bill Simpson, Head of Geological Collections, use a cast of one of the T. rex SUE’s gastralia -- a set of bones that look like an additional set of ribs -- to show where they will be positioned on her skeleton in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters August 29, 2017. puter models of Sue we revised their body mass upward to 9 or more tons, from 5 to 7 tons,” Makovicky said.

Ongoing research is examining the molecular composition of cartilage preserved in T. rex bones, and recent studies have shown it possessed the most powerful bite of any land animal

ever, Makovicky added.

When the Patagotitan skeleton is mounted, visitors will be able to walk underneath it and touch it. Its head will reach the museum’s second-floor balcony nearly 30 feet (9 meters) up. Another Patagotitan skeleton is displayed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

The museum said a $16.5 million gift from the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund, established by the founder and chief executive of hedge fund firm Citadel LLC, enabled it to carry out Sue’s makeover and add the Patagotitan. The changes coincide with the museum’s 125th anniversary in 2018. (rtr)

MANGUPURA — Importer beef tends to be of better quality than local beef and apart from having a better taste, many chefs find it easier to cook with. The Indonesian Chef Association (ICA) however has a preference for local products including meats when cooking in hotels and restaurants. In fact they use 60 percent local products across the board.

The ICA prefers to use local meats and in Bali local meats are made more tender by meat processing companies. During a recent ICA

or individuals “to show the travellers the multi-faceted life of this most closed of countries”.

Guests to North Korea must necessarily be “checked” before their trip and will always be accompanied by a guide who will monitor the “adequate behaviour of the tourist and guarantee his safety.” Pictures of strategic and military facilities are banned and long talks with locals “are not

recommended”.

North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and dozens of missile tests since the beginning of last year, significantly raising tension on the heavily militarised Korean peninsula and in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Two tests of inter-continental ballistic missiles in July triggered a new round of tougher global sanctions. Faced with economic

problems made harder by multiple sanctions, the Pyongyang government is keen to develop tourism to earn cash.

The most pricey tour, 15 days “full immersion in the culture of North Korea” costing 118,090 roubles ($1,997), includes visits to a farm, a mineral water factory, a Buddhist temple, walks in the mountains and an introduction to national cuisine. Visits to numer-

ous museums to founding leader Kim Il-Sung are also on offer.

Other less demanding tours include relaxation on a beach, an aviation show and even a beer festival.

It is unclear how popular these trips will be among Russians who have already developed a fondness for visiting Europe and the affordable resorts of Turkey and Thailand. (rtr)

meeting in Bali, newly appointed Chairman of ICA Bali, I Gede Putu Hendra Mahena, said: “We use the same process for local meat that is

used on imported beef” he said.

To be honest, he said, imported products are easier to cook with because these meats have under-

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gone an aging process that makes them more tender. Local meats need further processing that take about 2 weeks.

This meat tenderizing process has been applied for the last 3 years and is still being encouraged. Currently about 25 percent of chefs are using meat that has been aged. “This

is a really cost effective way of offering international standard taste.

Although we are offering western dishes, we prepare it using local products”, he concluded.

Local products are just as good as imported ones and can be prepared in a western style, he concluded. (kmb42)

Residents and entrepreneurs obliged to sort out garbage

“Safer than London!” North Korea opens door to Russian tourists

MOSCOW - North Korea has opened its doors to Russian tourists, issuing a licence for the first travel agency in Moscow to promise clients “full immersion” in the nation’s culture and enjoyment “safer than an evening walk in London”.

NKOREAN.RU, a Russian company licensed by North Korea’s government, offers organised tours for groups of up to 10 people

Local meats need further processing that take about 2 weeks.

I Made Gandra

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GIANYAR — Padangtegal customary village, Ubud, is now actively running the organic and non-organic waste sorting program.

Moreover, thousands of accommodation entrepreneurs in this tourism area are forced to implement the program. “Other than local residents, all the existing accommodation management at Padangtegal customary village must participate in sorting their own waste production every day,” said Chief of Padangtegal customary village, I Made Gandra, on Friday (Sep. 1).

The program set forth in the prarem (village rules) has been running this year. As the sanction, sanitation officer will not take the

garbage of violators either local residents or accommodation entrepreneurs. “If the garbage is not taken, this becomes a problem for them related to the convenience of visitors, in this case tourists,” he said.

The effort to involve accommodation entrepreneurs has been done for a long time through a number of disseminations. They also received written notice from village authority to comply with the rules. “The implementation also has correlation with the submission of business permits to local village, so it must be complied with in order to maintain the sanitation of Ubud tourist object,”

he explained.

He said that Padangtegal customary village has 4 garbage trucks. This fleet have been allocated for transporting organic and non-organic waste. “We will process this organic waste at compost house. After that, it will be used for fertilizer in the Monkey Forest Ubud. In the meantime, we submit the non-organic to the PHR to be further recycled into plastic,” he said.

Due to such incessant effort, Padangtegal customary village achieved the first winner of the environment-aware village for the level of Bali province with the prize of a pick-up truck. The prize

will be functioned to increase the garbage collection at Padangtegal consisting of four hamlets. “We hope this achievement can improve the spirit of residents after seeing the government also gives its attention,” he said.

In the meantime, the Head of the Gianyar Environment Agency, Wayan Kujus Pawitra, hoped the effort to sort out the garbage done

by Padangtegal customary village can become an example for other customary villages in sorting out garbage because this problem must be handled together. “This must be disseminated to other villages in order to participate seriously in managing waste,” he said. (kmb35)

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Economic growth of Buleleng higher than national

Purity of Bali cattle must be preserved

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DENPASAR —

The Regional Regulation on Bali Cattle Management whose draft being finalized by the Bali House of Representatives is expected to maintain the purity of Bali cattle considering this original germplasm of the Island of the Gods is an ancestral heritage. Formerly, the Bali cattle were domesticated bull and then cultivated by the ancestors and finally develops like the current species. “We do not want the Bali cattle are mixed up because it is the legacy of the ancestors. In terms of quality, it is excellent and having low cholesterol. Its weight is good but slightly chewy because the predecessors were probably bulls with so hard body,” said Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, recently.

According to Pastika, Bali beef should be strived in order to be tender.

Thus, Bali beef can be accepted by hotels and restaurants. Consequently, the delivery of Bali cattle to outside the region can be reduced while increasing its selling price in the market.

Quality of beef can be enhanced by improving feed and treatment of the cattle. It includes the treatment at the time of slaughtering and distribution.

“Indeed, this must be attempted so that Bali beef can be accepted by hotels and the price can be better. Now, it is cheaper than imported meat. We import 2,000 tons per year for Bali,” he explained.

Pastika added that if only Bali could meet 1,000 tons of meat needs for hotels with good price, the breeders will be more prosperous. Therefore, it needs to make an effort by improving the quality of meat through increased feed and treatment of cattle in the breeding, slaughtering and distribution. At least, it can match the wagyu (Japanese beef) where the cheapest is valued at IDR 800,000 per portion of steak with a weight of only 2 ounces.

“It is not as simple as what we think. The price of Bali cattle is now about IDR 10 million weighing 300 kg. If possibly, it should reach IDR

25 million, for example, because the quality is good. .It has made us really excited. In Japan, the cow weighing 300 kg is priced at IDR 100 million,” he explained.

According to Pastika, some centers for cattle breeding will be developed Bali. For example, it will be developed in the areas having little paddy fields, such as Nusa Penida, Bangli, and Jembrana. In the draft of the Bali regional regulation on Bali cattle management will also be regulated about the hotel’s obligations to take advantage of Bali cattle. “Maybe it is also required the restriction of import quotas, I think it important as well,” he concluded.

Chairman of the Bali Cattle Management Bill Committee, I Nyoman Parta, said that Bali cattle have a percentage of 56 percent of carcass.

It is higher when compared to PO cattle only having 46-47 percent or Madura cattle having 49-50 percent.

In addition, it has low fat content, highest fertility of breed (82-83 percent) as well as good adaptation to temperature and low nutritious feed. “Therefore, Bali as the home to Bali cattle must be maintained.

Smuggling outside the inter-island trade quota should be officially pre-

vented,” he said.

The number of cattle traded out of the island, continued Parta, has caused 17 slaughterhouses (RPH) in Bali to have not been able to perform slaughtering activities optimally.

This happens because the inter-island merchants want to buy cows at a higher price when compared with the slaughterhouse.

“We need to examine this together so that slaughterhouse in Bali can afford to buy at the same price and the inter-island trading should be officially prevented,” added this Chairman of Commission IV of the Bali House of Representatives. According to Parta, the optimum capacity of the slaughterhouse will be able to increase employment. Other than meat as the main product, it will result in side products such as cow-hide, offal, horns, and bones. These byproducts can be processed for food, board, clothing, and handicraft industries.

On the other hand, there are still slaughtering houses remaining to slaughter female cow because the price is cheaper than bulls. Actually, there has been a rule prohibiting such activity because it can inhibit the increase of Bali cattle population. (kmb32)

SINGARAJA — Even though still ranked fourth in terms of highest number of poor population in Bali, the economic growth of Buleleng district is still higher than the average of national economic growth.

Besides, the economic growth rate during the past five years is above the average of Bali’s economic growth.

Based on the data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), the economic growth rate during the period of 2011-2015 was 6.7 percent. This economic growth is above the average of the Bali province amounting to 6.6 percent and even above the average of national economic growth of 5.8 percent.

Deputy Regent of Buleleng, Nyoman Sutjidra, accompanied by the Head of Regional Development Planning Board (Bappeda) and Research and Development of Buleleng, Gede Dharmaja, when receiving the visit of Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Farmers Union (HKTI) of Buleleng, Putu Riasa, said on Thursday (Aug. 31) that based on research and internal assessment the economic growth of the region is largely donated by agriculture sector in broader sense. It is inseparable from the condition that Buleleng is rich in various agricultural commodities such as rice, fruit, coffee, cloves, cacao and other horticultural crops.

Other than the level of production, the sector also absorbs labor force, so the unemployment rate drops and eventually the people’s economy grows and develops. “Based on the data obtained, indeed the observations for five years indicate that our economic growth is above Bali’s and national rate. Indeed, from five years this has weakened due to the impact of national “This economic growth is not above Bali and national by number, but according to the observer and Bappenas’ assessment that mentions that our economic growth is quality,” explained Sutjidra as confirmed by Gede Dharmaja.

Organic farming

Agricultural sector in broader sense increasing the economic growth of Buleleng is believed to be able to boost the economic growth in the following years. Optimizing the management of the agricultural sector can be carried out by applying organic-based farming.

Chairman of the HKTI Buleleng, Putu Riasa, said that organic farming can be developed to improve farmers’ livelihood. This happens because the pure agricultural commodities produced organically are able to improve the quality and price of the commodity in the market.

“This is one of our short-term programs and of course together with the government we will manage this very extraordinary agriculture of Buleleng. We are confident that the current agriculture and the focus of government policy will be able to grow. In addition to supplying food, it also absorbs employment and boost the economic growth,” he said. (kmb38)

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Miley Cyrus, Beyonce join Harvey storm relief effort LOS ANGELES - Pop star Miley Cyrus and Oscar-winning actors Sandra Bullock and Leonardo DiCaprio pledged funds to help victims of storm Harvey, while Beyonce on Thursday said she was sending a team to her Houston, Texas hometown to help with relief efforts.

A donation drive organized by Houston Texans NFL star J.J. Watt had reached $10 million in pledges from celebrities and ordinary people by Thursday, and singer Solange Knowles, Beyonce’s sister, announced benefit concerts in Boston and New York for September and October.

A tearful Cyrus, 24, announced a $500,000 contribution in an emotional appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

“It just really makes me just really upset... I go home to my seven dogs and if I didn’t have that anymore, it would just be really hard.

So I am really happy to help in any way I can. And I hope people understand and can put themselves in those people’s shoes,” Cyrus said.

Some 779,000 Texans have been

ordered to evacuate their homes and another 980,000 fled voluntarily amid concerns on Thursday that swollen reservoirs and rivers could bring new flooding. Harvey roared ashore late last week as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in a half-century but has now been downgraded to a tropical depression.

“Gravity” star Bullock, and DiCaprio’s foundation said this week they will each contribute $1 million to organizations helping people recover from the devastating floods.

Beyonce, one of Houston’s bestknown celebrities, launched BeyGOOD Houston on her website.

A statement said a team from her BeyGOOD philanthropic foundation was headed to the city to help with relief efforts, and the website asked fans to make donations to two local groups working there.

The “Lemonade” singer, who now lives in Los Angeles, has not said whether she is making a personal donation, but her pastor Rudy Rasmus said she tends to keep her charitable efforts quiet. (rtr)

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The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as depicted in Pottermore’s Hogwarts Experience is pictured in this handout photo obtained by Reuters September 1, 2017.

Hogwarts School off to flying start in new digital experience

HARRY Potter’s magical world is coming alive like never before. Fans of the best-selling books and films can now fly through the boy wizard’s Hogwarts School and its quidditch pitch, in an immersive digital experience.

Miley Cyrus performs

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The Hogwarts Experience was launched on the fan website Pottermore.com on Friday to coincide with the Sept. 1 date when 11 yearold orphan Potter first started at Hogwarts school in J.K. Rowling’s 1997 book “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”

While Hogwarts School has been created many times for mov-

ies, in art work and even in theme parks, the free digital experience allows fans to fly through the exterior of the castle, the forbidden forest including Hagrid’s hut, and the quidditch pitch.

“This new feature on our website marks the first time fans will have the opportunity to explore the famous wizarding

school any time, any place and at their own pace,” Henriette Stuart-Reckling, global digital director for Pottermore, said in a statement.

Rowling’s seven Harry Potter books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and were made into eight films that grossed $7 billion. (rtr)

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An activist holds a sign during a rally in support of Myanmar’s Rohingya minority during one of the deadliest bouts of violence involving the Muslim minority in decades, in Jakarta, Indonesia September 3, 2017.

Molotov cocktail thrown at Myanmar embassy in Indonesia

JAKARTA - A molotov cocktail was thrown at Myanmar embassy in Indonesian capital of Jakarta in the early hours on Sunday, Jakarta police said, causing a small fire. This comes amid mounting anger in the Southeast Asian nation, home to the world’s biggest Muslim population, over violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

A police officer patrolling a street behind the embassy spotted a fire on the second floor of the building at around 0235 AM Jakarta time (GMT+7) and alerted the police officers guarding the front gate of the embassy, according to a statement

by Jakarta police on Sunday.

After the fire was extinguished, police found a shattered beer bottle with a wick attached to it, the statement said, adding that the unknown perpetrator is suspected to have driven away from the scene in an MPV car.

Jakarta police is currently investigating the incident, said spokesman Argo Yuwono. The police is

yet to find out the motive behind the attack.

A group of activists on Saturday held a protest at the embassy calling Nobel Prize Committee to withdraw Nobel Prize from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state news agency Antara wrote.

Protests continued on Sunday in Jakarta’s city central, with dozens of people under Islamic groups and activist groups calling Indonesian government to be actively involved in solving the human rights violation against the Rohingya community.

The treatment of Buddhistmajority Myanmar’s roughly 1.1

million Muslim Rohingya is the biggest challenge facing leader Aung San Suu Kyi, accused by Western critics of not speaking out for the minority that has long complained of persecution.

Aid agencies estimate about 73,000 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar since violence erupted last week. Myanmar urged Muslims in the troubled northwest to cooperate in the search for insurgents, whose coordinated attacks on security posts and an army crackdown have led to one of the deadliest bouts of violence to engulf the Rohingya community

in decades. Aid agencies estimate about 73,000 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar since violence erupted last week, Vivian Tan, regional spokeswoman for U.N. refugee agency UNHCR, told Reuters on Sunday.

Hundreds more refugees on Sunday walked through rice paddies from the Naf river separating the two countries into Bangladesh, straining scarce resources of aid groups and local communities already helping tens of thousands. The clashes and military counteroffensive have killed nearly 400 people during the past week.

The treatment of Buddhistmajority Myanmar’s roughly 1.1 million Muslim Rohingya is the biggest challenge facing leader

Aung San Suu Kyi, accused by Western critics of not speaking out for the minority that has long complained of persecution.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that violence against Muslims amounted to genocide. It marks a dramatic escalation of a conflict that has simmered since October, when a smaller Rohingya attack on security posts prompted a military response dogged by allegations of rights abuses.

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