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Dark Horse Comics brings ‘The Star Wars’ to life

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Balinese people held a rally against reclamation plan at Benoa Bay. Results of the feasibility study made by the LPPM team of the Udayana University stating the Benoa Bay reclamation infeasible is expected to become a reference for the Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, to close and terminate the Benoa Bay reclamation plan and there must be no similar studies at the location.

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This comic book image provided by Dark Horse Comics shows characters C-3PO, right, and R2-D2 from “The Star Wars,” from the eight-issue mini-series, a 1974 first draft by George Lucas that turned into the popular film.

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Associated Press Writer

A young, idealistic rebel from a desert planet seeks to fight an unjust, tyrannical emperor with a space station capable of destroying planets.

“Star Wars” the 1977 film? Not quite.

Try “The Star Wars,” the 1974 first draft

by George Lucas that, ultimately, turned into the wildly popular film whose cultural resonance remains firmly rooted in popular culture.

Now, starting Wednesday, Dark Horse Comics is bringing the original script to life as an eight-issue mini-series — with Lucas’ blessing — giving fans a different take on characters Darth Vader (no helmet), Luke Skywalker (he’s older and a general), Princess Leia, Han Solo (he’s green), C-3 PO and R2-D2 along with new ones like Anikinn Starkiller and his father, Kane.

Series writer J.W. Rinzler, an executive editor at LucasBooks, called the se-

ries a “once in a lifetime project” and the chance to tell the first story in the “Star Wars” pantheon.

“This is not something you could film,” Rinzler said of the original script and his adaptation of it. “Here’s a giant city and then here’s a giant vista filled with huge spacecraft. (Lucas) was doing his blue sky version of what he wanted to do. He knew this was not going to be filmable.”

The story has its similarities to “Star Wars,” but the differences throughout “The Star Wars” are plentiful and noticeable, Rinzler said, and readers will notice many of them as they explore each page, some big, some small.

“It’s just great when the Jedi break out their lazerswords. Guess what? The storm troopers break out their lazerswords,” he said, noting that in this draft, there are no lightsabers and the Jedi are more akin to Errol Flynn-types than warrior monks.

Artist Mike Mayhew likened the book to a cinematic-inspired vision of “The Magnificent Seven” because it’s a team-oriented story with “each character having a big stake and they’re all connected.”

He also said his artwork, which goes into great detail in showing the characters, the ships, the worlds, gives a nod to conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie, who created the original concept art for the initial film trilogy.

Mayhew said there’s “so much more action, set creatures, such visual candy” in the mini-series.

Sophie Hannah to pen new ‘Agatha Christie’ novel Associated Press Writer

LONDON — Here’s one mystery solved: Sophie Hannah is the crime writer given the formidable and most likely lucrative task of reviving Agatha Christie’s famed detective, Hercule Poirot, in a new novel announced Wednesday.

The joint venture involving Hannah, HarperCollins publishers and the late Christie’s descendants means that Hannah will write the first family-authorized sequel to the works that made Christie the bestselling novelist in history, with more than 2 billion copies sold.

When it comes out next year, the still untitled volume — set in the late 1920s — will be the first new Poirot story to appear since “Curtain” was published 39 years ago. Is the new author feeling the pressure of taking up where the world’s

most successful novelist left off?

Hannah, with eight popular psychological thrillers to her name, claims to be only a little bit fearful.

“The fear stroke adrenaline should help me to produce a better book,” said Hannah, who’s already written a 100-page plot summary complete with the twists and turns associated with Christie’s style. “I’m not scared. I’ve done a very detailed plan that’s been approved. He will certainly be the same Hercule Poirot that’s in all the novels.

I’m not going to give him an interest in windsurfing or scuba diving. But different aspects of his personality may come out.”

Hannah said she has been a disciple of Christie since her father gave her a dogeared copy of “The Body in the Library” when she was 12 or 13.

“I read every word she’d written within a year and I’ve been in love with her work

ever since,” Hannah said. “The main thing is her obvious love of the story and her genius as a storyteller. In the writing, you can feel her relish in the story. She tells stories that are far more imaginative and suspenseful than anyone else.”

Mathew Prichard, Christie’s grandson and chairman of Agatha Christie Ltd., said the decision to authorize a new “Poirot” tale was motivated in part by a belief that it would spur sales of Christie’s existing works, which include 80 crime novels and short story collections and 19 plays.

“Like it or not, publishing thrives on big new titles,” he said. “Although Agatha Christie books have fared remarkably well despite this trend, our publishers said if we broke our rules and had a well-known modern author do something like this, the whole list would benefit.”

Reclamation infeasible

Governor must not force his will

Bali Post

DENPASAR - Results of the feasibility study made by the LPPM team of the Udayana University stating the Benoa Bay reclamation infeasible is expected to become a reference for the Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, to close and terminate the Benoa Bay reclamation plan and there must be no similar studies at the location.

The Bali House also urged the governor to immediately revoke the study permit granted to PT TWBI. Do not let the governor even impose his will to provide the opportunity for another study and smooth the reclamation plan later on. “The results of feasibility study by the Udayana University declared it infeasible for reclamation, so the governor must not force his will.

There must be no other study.

Therefore, the gubernatorial decree on the permit of the study should also be immediately revoked,” said a member of Commission III of the Bali House, Ida Bagus Putu Parta, and a member of Commission IV, Ketut Mandia, in Denpasar.

Both Gus Parta and Mandia appreciated the Udayana University that had performed an objective, neutral

and independent study as well as did not side to the interests of investor but assessed it objectively in appropriate with the facts and the interest of Bali. “We appreciate the Udayana University that has reviewed objectively. By rights, the academicians of the Udayana University should act honestly. If it is not feasible for reclamation, say no. Do not say yes just because the study is the request of investor,” said Mandia.

“Thank you for the Udayana University for the objective assessment and it’s able to protect Bali. I’m proud that Bali has the Udayana University, in the future the Udayana University should not get involved in selling Bali,” said Gus Parta.

He added the result of feasibility study by the Udayana University should be made a guideline and noticed by the Governor of Bali in making policies related to the reclamation plan so the results of the study were ruled out. On that account, he urged Governor Pastika to immediately revoke the decree of the Governor of Bali No.1727/01-B/Hk/2013 dated August 16 on the Permit of Feasibility Study on the Utilization, Development and Management Plan of Benoa Bay Waters granted to PT TWBI. Moreover, the revocation of recommendation of the Bali House No.660/14278/DPRD dated December 20, 2012 supported the executive to follow-up the study by

the LPPM of the Udayana University related to the making of buffer island against tsunami.

“Results of the feasibility study by the Udayana University has declared infeasible for the reclamation at Benoa Bay because it belongs to a conservation area, the Recommendation of Bali House No.660 has also been revoked. Thus, it was no need for further studies related to the reclamation plan because the rules do not allow the reclamation at the location. Then, the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 must be revoked if the governor genuinely has no intention to give an opportunity to investor to undertake the reclamation.

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Bali News

Gang of foreigner villa burglary arrested Denpasar (Bali Post)—

The waste that overload the final disposal place

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Landfill overloaded

Waste spills onto ex-compost plant Negara (Bali Post)—

Landfill (TPA) at Peh, Kaliakah village, Negara, has now been completely overloaded. Even, the land of the ex-compost plant is forced to be annexed to accommodate the growing number of waste. Approximately, the land spreading across one hectare for landfill has now run out and the waste has piled up.

As observation on Tuesday (Sep 3), the location of landfill next to the compost plant was not sufficient for the waste. To prevent the waste from spilling onto the road, any waste coming into to the landfill was piled on the other waste. Thus, it looked to mount. Meanwhile, the courtyard of the compost plant was once used to accommodate the waste.

According to local residents, some time ago the waste had to be temporarily placed in the compost plant because the excavator used to remove was out of order. After the heavy equipment was back into operation, the waste was removed to the backyard of the plant.

“Previously, the waste was temporarily placed in the plant yard because the landfill has been full. Now, the waste

has been cleaned up and shifted to the rear,” said one of the residents met at the location.

Vacant land at the rear of the compost plant looked to have been full of waste. According to information, the area of the plant was actually used for the expansion of the landfill.

However, considering the compost plant was more effective and did not require a lot of land, the onehectare land was eventually used for compost plant. In the implementation, production of the plant did not run properly. Finally, the plant was dormant to date.

Then, the plant looked like a dead plant with rusty machines and did not work. Similarly, the cars, heavy equipment as well as the office building

managed by the regional enterprise (Perusda) were no longer in use.

In the plant yard could be seen the remnants of waste after shifted to the back. Now, hundreds of cubic meters of waste piled up in the back yard of the ex-compost plant.

Spokesperson of Jembrana government, Suherman, said the landfill at Peh, Kaliakah, could not indeed be expanded. Actually, there were plans to expand it, but could not due to getting hampered by new regulations.

The initial solution was to optimize the existing waste disposals. Related to the ex-compost plant, despite belonging to Perusda, the assets remained to belong to local government. Therefore, it could be taken advantage to put waste in the area. (kmb26)

Four culprits of the villa burglary respectively with initials RM, AG, LO and AS were arrested by Criminal Detective Unit of the Northern Kuta Police on Monday (Sep 2). The four culprits were arrested after they were found burglarizing a villa inhabited by Maurizio from Italy on Jalan Merta Nadi Kerobokan, Northern Kuta. One of the culprits had a duel with the victim until they were finally arrested in turns.

Previously, the four culprits from Kalimantan and Makassar, South Sulawesi, had targeted the victim’s villa around 7:00 p.m. They made surveillance by observing the movements of the victim. Incidentally, the victim went out of the villa due to an interest. “The victim went out of the villa. Well, it was the right time for them to get into the villa area. Even, two culprits had entered the villa, while the other two were at the entrance,” the source told last Tuesday.

Apparently, the culprits estimated the victim left the villa for long time.

However, their prediction missed and only within a few minutes the victim arrived back. How surprised the victim was when seeing two strangers at the entrance. When seeing the victim, the two culprits ran away. “The victim rushed into the villa. Inside, he was more surprised when seeing two other culprits,” he said.

The source having the name unpublished in the paper explained that when seeing both strangers, the victim tried to fight back. One of the culprits could be held by the victim, while another could escape. Well, at that time the victim and the culprit (with initials RM—Ed) fought in the villa. Incidentally, there were people passing around and the victim cried for help, then the people gave a help. “At the same time, police officer also passed,” he said.

With the help of residents and police, RB could be captured. Subsequently, he was taken to Northern Kuta Police station for interrogation. Based on confession of RM, the existence of the other three culprits could be found at 8:00 p.m. at an inn in Kuta. Ultimately they could be arrested and had been detained in Northern Kuta Police. “We are still investigating the case. Later, the case will be released,” said Chief of Criminal Detective Unit of the Northern Kuta Police, Dewa Anom, Tuesday. (kmb21)

Tourist resort sterilized from beggars

Gianyar (Bali Post)—

Appearance of the tourist resorts in Gianyar with the operation of beggars drew the attention of the Gianyar Public Order Officers. Moreover, some international events will be held in Bali. Gianyar as a tourist destination does not want if its image will be tarnished by the presence of beggars in the tourist region.

On Tuesday (Aug 3), a total of 26 beggars were disciplined through the operation of the Gianyar Public Order Officer. Moreover, the presence of beggars in Ubud tourist resort was often complained by visitors. They often forced tourists to give alms. Those beggars dominated by women and children were directly taken to the office of the Public Order Officer to be given training before handed over to Social Services and repatriated to their home village.

The Head of the Gianyar Public Order Officer, Gde Daging, said the beggars were arrested around the Ubud tourist resort. The operation was performed based on complaints of residents and tourists because they were considered to have been disturbing the comfort.

Dozens of beggars arrested were mostly from Pedahan and Munti Gunung, Karangasem. Even, they were frequent beggars that previously had even been arrested. Based on data of the beggar disciplined, the presence of beggars this year from January to July increased in number. From six times of inspection, it had been captured 149 beggars. Meanwhile, the inspection made in 2012 could arrest 157 beggars in 11 times of inspection. Then, on the same day, the Public Order Officers also dismantled about 70 pieces of misplaced and unlicensed banners. (kmb16)

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Kamuela Villas & Suites

Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence IBP

SANUR – As a particularly noteworthy achievement, Archipelago International’s Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur has received the Certificate of Excellence 2013 from TripAdvisor – an award that is based entirely on the experiences and satisfaction of the guests.

Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence is awarded to hotels that have consistently earned travelers praise on the TripAdvisor website, whilst maintaining an overall star-rating of four or above. These honest, impartial evaluations are testament to the outstanding hospitality and popularity of the Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur, proving a following of contented, delighted guests.

Enveloped by graceful gardens, the Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur feature 7 private pool villas in a choice of one, two and three bedroom configurations. The property also comprises of 12 sophisticated suites which afford large private terraces and luxurious jacuzzi tubs. Each suite and villa is entirely private and self contained, allowing guests total relaxation for their honeymoon or retreat with their family or friends.

Paying homage to Balinese traditions, the villas and suites are built, furnished and decorated in a Balinese style, topped off with a modern-minimalist edge. Local timber, tiles, fabrics and artifacts meet large outdoor living areas, stocked with all of the contemporary comforts necessary to ensure guests experience a relaxed and memorable stay.

Nestled on the coastal stretch of Sanur’s white sand beach just 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the location of Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur enjoys the best of both worlds. Set aside from the frantic vibes of Kuta and Seminyak, whilst avoiding the snoozy ambience of Nusa Dua and the Bukit Uluwatu, many consider Sanur to be ‘just right’, offering the perfect balance between urban living and a secluded getaway.

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Calendar Event for August 24 through September 28, 2013 24 Aug Purnama Sasih Kawulu & Tumpek Landep Pura Mutering Jagat Dalem Sidakarya Desa Adat Sidakarya Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel-Pedungan Denpasar Selatan Pura Agung Pasek Tangguntiti Kaler Tabanan Pura Agung Pasek Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Tangkas Kediri Tabanan Pura Kerta Banyuninng Barat Buleleng Pura Dalem Tenggaling -Sengguan Singapadu Pura Kawitan Wangbang Pinatih Peguyangan Singaraja Pura Bujangga Waisnawa Tegalcangkring Tabanan Pura Taman Desa Bubunan Seririt Buleleng Pura Penataran Pande Dalem Batur Jati Banjar Pandean Mengwi Pura Dalem Pingit Banjar Tarokaja Tegalalang Pura Dadia Pasek Gelgel-Gobleg Desa Selat Sukasada Buleleng Pura Ida Ratu Pande Besakih Pura Penataran Agung Pinatih Tulikup Banjar Menak Tulikup Gianyar Pura Penataran Pande Kusamba-Klungkung Pura Kumuda Saraswati Ubud Pamerajan Alit Ubud Pura Batur Arya “Warih Kepaon” Cengolo Sudimara Tabanan Pura Dalem Majapahit Banjar Denuma Kukuh Marga Tabanan Pura Dalem batur Bangli Pura Buana Kawan Besakih Pura Ida Ratu Pasek Besakih Pura Dalem Suci Desa Dukuh Sidemen Karangasem 25 Aug Hari Redite Umanis Ukir Sanggah Gede Dukuh Segening Tegal Tugu Gianyar

28 Aug Buda Wage Ukir Pura Pejenengan Kawitan Arya Tauman Banjar Jelantik Kuri Batu Desa Tojan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pasar Agung Besakih (Alit) Besakih Pura Pasek bendesa Pasar Badung Legian Kuta Pura Gede Gunugn Agung D u k u h Munggu Badung Hyang Agung Pura Ibuwanasari Tegal Pura Puseh, Desa di Bebablang Bangli Pura Dalem Peruncak Badung Pura Pasek Bendesa Hyang Selat Kerobokan Badung Pura Kereban Langit Desa Sading Mengwi Badung Pemerajan Sareng Kangin Baleran Ubud 3 Sep Anggarkasih Kulantir Pura Penataran Tangkas Sukawati Pura Dalem Lagan Bebalang Bangli Pura Puseh Lembeng Ketewel Sukawati Pura Pasek Gelgel Penulisan Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Gaduh Sanding Pura Dalem Gandamayu Klungkung Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Banjar Tarokaja Tegalalang 4 Sep Tilem Sasih Karo Banjar Pasek Tangkas Pasekan Kaler Tabanan Pura Gaduh Benoh Ubung Denpasar 8 Sep Redite Keliwon Tulu Pura Dalem Alas Harum Banjar Tegal Kepuh Kediri Tabanan 9 Sep Soma Umanis Tulu Pura Puseh Bale Agung Ubung Kupang Penebel Tabanan Pura Kawitan Sakula Gotra Pasung Grigih Banjar Tegal Kepuh Kaba kaba

Kediri Tabanan Pura Paibon Tangkas Kori Agung Ceningan Kangin Lembongan Pura Batu Medeg Besakih Pura Penataran Agung Penatih banjar saba 11 Sep Buda Pon Tulu Pura Catur Buana Sanding Tampaksiring 12 Sep Wrespati Wage Tolu Pura Peninjoan Besakih 18 Sep Buda Kliwon Gumbreg Pura Pasek Gelgel kukuh Marga Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Dukuh Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mambang Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Puseh, Desa Guwang Sukawati Pura Dalem Setra Batu Nanggul Desa Swana Nusa Penida Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Ketewel 19 Sep Purnama Sasih Ketiga Pura Gunung Sari Lombok Pura Kawitan Arya Gajah Para Tianyar Kubu Karangasem Pura Pedharman Arya Telabah Besakih Pura Bukit Mentik Gunung Lebah Desa Batur kintamani Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Salahin Desa Suwat Gianyar 25 Sep Buda Paing Wariga Pura Pasek Gaduh Kayubihi Bangli 28 Sep Hari Tumpek Uduh Pura puseh, desa Desa Batuan Sukawati Pura Pasek Bendesa Desa Kekeran Mengwi Pura Manik Mas Besakih

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

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

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

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

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

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International

Hackers find weaknesses in car computer systems

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Miss World 2013

To enhance Bali’s tourism sector Antara

Associated Press Writer

DETROIT (AP) — As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what’s to stop a hacker from taking over yours?

In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car’s brakes at freeway speeds, jerk the steering wheel and even shut down the engine — all from their laptop computers.

The hackers are publicizing their work to reveal vulnerabilities present in a growing number of car computers. All cars and trucks contain anywhere from 20 to 70 computers. They control everything from the brakes to acceleration to the windows, and are connected to an internal network. A few hackers have recently managed to find their way into these intricate networks.

In one case, a pair of hackers manipulated two cars by plugging a laptop into a port beneath the dashboard where mechanics connect their computers to search for problems. Scarier yet, another group took control of a car’s computers through cellular telephone and Bluetooth connections, the compact disc player and even the tire pressure monitoring system. To be sure, the “hackers” involved were well-intentioned computer security experts, and it took both groups months to break into the computers. And there have been no real-world cases of a hacker remotely taking over a car. But experts say high-tech hijackings will get easier as automakers give them full Internet access and add computer-controlled safety devices that take over driving duties, such as braking or steering, in emergencies.

Another possibility: A tech-savvy thief could unlock the doors and drive off with your vehicle.

“The more technology they add to the vehicle, the more opportunities there are for that to be abused for nefarious purposes,” says Rich Mogull, CEO of Phoenix-based Securosis, a security research firm. “Anything with a computer chip in it is vulnerable, history keeps showing us.”

In the last 25 years, automakers have gradually computerized functions such as steering, braking, accelerating and shifting. Electronic gas pedal position sensors, for instance, are more reliable than the old throttle cables. Electronic parts also reduce weight and help cars use less gasoline. The networks of little computers inside today’s cars are fertile ground for hackers.

Charlie Miller, a St. Louis-based security engineer for Twitter, and fellow hacker Chris Valasek, director of intelligence at a Pittsburgh computer security consulting firm, maneuvered their way into the computer systems of a 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Ford Escape through a port used by mechanics.

“We could control steering, braking, acceleration to a certain extent, seat belts, lights, horn, speedometer, gas gauge,” said Valasek.

The two used a federal grant to expose the vulnerability of car computers. Even with their expertise, it took them nine months to get in.

AP Photo/Steven Senne, File

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2010 file photo, master diagnostic technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass.

DENPASAR - The world beauty contest “Miss World 2013” in Bali Province can help enhance the island’s tourism sector.

AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

Black columns of smoke rise from heavy shelling in the Jobar neighborhood, east of Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013.

Experts: Don’t bomb chemical weapon sites in Syria Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON — You simply can’t safely bomb a chemical weapon storehouse into oblivion, experts say. That’s why they say the United States is probably targeting something other than Syria’s nerve agents.

But now there is concern that bombing other sites could accidentally release dangerous chemical weapons that the U.S. military didn’t know were there because they’ve lost track of some of the suspected nerve agents.

Bombing stockpiles of chemical weapons — purposely or accidentally — would likely kill nearby civilians in an accidental nerve agent release, create a long-lasting environmental catastrophe or both, five experts told The Associated Press. That’s because under ideal conditions — and conditions wouldn’t be ideal in Syria — explosives would leave at least 20 to 30 percent of the poison in lethal form.

“If you drop a conventional munition on a storage facility containing unknown chemical agents — and we don’t know exactly what is where in the Syrian arsenal — some of those agents will be neutralized and some will be spread,” said Daryl Kim-

ball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, a nonprofit that focuses on all types of weaponry.

“You are not going to destroy all of them.”

“It’s a classic case of the cure being worse than the disease,” Kimball said. He said some of the suspected storage sites are in or near major Syrian cities like Damascus, Homs and Hama. Those cities have a combined population of well over 2 million people.

When asked if there is any way to ensure complete destruction of the nerve agents without going in with soldiers, seizing the chemicals and burning them in a special processing plant, Ralf Trapp, a French chemical weapons consultant and longtime expert in the field, said simply: “Not really.”

Trapp said to incinerate the chemicals properly, temperatures have to get as hot as 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Experts also say weather factors —

especially wind and heat — even time of day, what chemicals are stored, how much of it is around and how strong the building is all are factors in what kind of inadvertent damage could come from a bombing.

There is one precedent for bombing a chemical weapons storehouse.

In 1991, during the first Persian Gulf War, the U.S. bombed Bunker 13 in Al Muthanna, Iraq. Officials figured it contained 2,500 artillery rockets filled with sarin, the same nerve gas suspected in Syria. More than two decades later the site is so contaminated no one goes near it even now.

That bunker is a special problem for inspectors because “an entry into the bunker would expose personnel to explosive, chemical and physical hazards,” says a 2012 report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which implements the international chemical weapons convention.

“We hope the event can have a positive impact on Bali’s tourism revenue,” said Chief of Bali Provincial Tourism Sub-official Ida Bagus Kade Subikshu here on Wednesday.

He said several improvements have been made in terms of accommodation, food, and transportation.

Besides, 130 Miss World contestants who visit a number of tourism sites on the island also become a free promotion for Bali’s tourism sector.

All the beautiful and talented contestants are scheduled to visit Tanah Lot in Tabanan, Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in Jimbaran, Bali Safari in Gianyar, and Pura Besakih of Karangasem.

Subikshu said the committee has coordinated with local government, including temple officers and villagers, for the contestants’ visit to Pura Besakih.

“The temple will be one of the tremendous attractions for the contestants. They will wear polite clothes relating to the local tradition when coming to the temple, “ he said.

The contestants will follow quarantine period in Bali until September 14, 2013. The final competition will be held in Bogor of W Java Province on September 28, 2013.

Subikshu expected the international event can contribute to the short and long term of the tourism development in Bali which known as a barometer for Indonesia tourism.

He hopes the total of tourist arrival also increase due to Miss World 2013 held in Bali.

The Statistic Center Agency of Bali noted the increase at 7.11 percent of the number of tourist arrivals January-July 2013 period that reached 1.79 million, compared to the same period the previous year.

Contestants of Miss World 2013 beauty contest arrived in Bali Island since September, 2. The world beauty contest “Miss World 2013” in Bali Province can help enhance the island’s tourism sector.

Police on full alert before Miss World 2013 Antara

MANGUPURA - Badung police called on the people to not be provoked by the threat of certain parties who rejected the organizing of the Miss World 2013 beauty contest in Bali.

“The Badung District police are now

guarding a number of strategic locations used by outsiders coming to Bali such as the Gilimanuk ferry port,” Badung Police Resort Public Relations Head Adj. Sr Comr I Made Dina said here on Tuesday.

He said that police hoped the people would not be provoked by the threat the

security conditions in the tourist resort island would not be disturbed.

“We should remain on alert and maintain security and peace for us all while supporting efforts to develop the province’s tourism sector,” she said.

Made Dina said the regional government of Bali was determined to made

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Hindu activists held a rally to support the Miss world 2013 program that will be taking place on September, 8 in Bali Island. Badung police called on the people to not be provoked by the threat of certain parties who rejected the organizing of the Miss World 2013 beauty contest in Bali.

the beauty pageant contest a success because it had positive impact on Bali’s tourism and Indonesia in general.

The Badung District police will make every effort to anticipate the threat to abort the beauty pageant contest, she said.

“We are doing intensive checks in several strategic locations such as in bus terminals and rented houses,” Made Dina said.

Police also assigned a number of intelligence officers to monitor developments in a number of crowded areas and tourist spots.

The Miss World contest has drawn criticism from the hard-line Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the more moderate Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI).An MUI official said the group opposed the event because exposing a woman’s body violated Islamic teachings. He said the decision by contest organizers to exclude the traditional bikini contest did not overcome the problem as contestants will still be required to wear tight dresses that showed their curves.

The FPI has also vowed to disrupt the event, which is scheduled to include a gathering in Bali before the main ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Sentul International Convention Center in Bogor, West Java.In the meantime, Bali governor I Made Mangku Pastika said on Monday that the planned Miss

World beauty contest on the island later this month would increase the number of forest tourists coming to the island.

“I am convinced that Miss World would give a positive effect to tourism not only in Bali but also in Indonesia in general. This is an international event.

They certainly will follow rules in the region that would be used for the event,” he said.

Regarding Islam Defenders’Front’s efforts to abort the beauty pageant, which it considers as too much the governor said “what is their reason, which part that they are against. Miss World does not show pornography. They come here according to rules.”

He said the participants are like foreigners who come to the island for a conference. This event will also bring financial benefit to Bali and so why it must be made into a problem, he said.

“What is wrong with Miss World.

They will also promote Bali. They will also follow customs and respect cultural traditions in Bali. They will respect ethics, customs and traditions effective in Bali,” he said.

He said the event would not bring any losses for Bali as well as Indonesia but on the other hand it would even bring much benefit for Bali and Indonesia.“For Bali it would become free promotion. There will be economic benefit with regard to its tourism promotion aspect,” he said.

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Tofu and tempeh makers stop production on September 9 to 11 Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Soybean price soaring up to IDR 9,350 per kilogram started hitting the tempeh and tofu employers. As an impact, the employers agreed not to do production for three days on September 9 to September 11.

“As per the circular of the Central Executive of the Indonesia Tempeh and Tofu Producers Association Cooperative (Gakoptindo), we will threaten to make a national strike as an effort to demand the government to stabilize the price of soybean.

This activity will certainly affect the availability of tempeh in the market,” said Chairman of the Indonesia Tempeh and Tofu Entrepreneur Cooperative (KOPTI) of Bali, Haji Sutrisno, when contacted in Denpasar, Tuesday (Sep 3).

Further, he said the strike was an attempt of the tofu and tempeh makers so that the government was willing to hear their three demands, namely immediately reducing and stabilizing the price of soybean, realizing soybean self-sufficiency and implementing the Presidential Decree No.32/2013 on the assignment to the Logistic Agency (Bulog) to secure the price and distribution of soybean.

“At least, when the Logistic Agency handles the procurement of soybeans, the supply of this commodity in the market will be constantly secure and has stable prices,” he explained.

He said that his party had been working with local Logistic Agency to procure the soybean ingredient for tofu and tempeh employers in this region. However, the Logistic Agency could not import soybeans because it remained to wait for the permit from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Admittedly, the procurement of soybeans, including the imports, had been handled by private sector, so the price met the dollar exchange rate. “All this time, 85 percent of soybean necessity as the ingredient for making tofu in Bali depends on the import, while only 15 percent is supplied by local product,” he explained.

When contacted in a separate place, the Chief of Logistic Agency for Bali Regional Division, Gede Rempiana, said his agency was ready to cooperate with Kopti Bali, especially in the procurement of soybean according to the required needs.

However, described Rempiana, his party was still waiting for the import. “We are still waiting for the import because the Logistic Agency physically has no stock. When the import is coming, we will be able to make sure if the soybean need can be met according to the needs. In essence, the central office has had an MOU with the Gakoptindo for soybean need,” he explained.

Related to soybean import, the Head of Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali recognized the import supply of the soybean commodity could still be met. In other words, there was no scarcity. “Although the price of soybean import commodity surges higher due to the influence of the rising exchange rate of dollar, the supply does not face scarcity,” he said. (kmb28)

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Residents at Kubu sell cows to buy water Amlapura (Bali Post)—

Residents of Kubu, especially farmers and cattle raisers, like at Juntal Kaja, Kubu, habitually sell their cow ahead of dry season and water crisis.

It aims to reduce the number of cattle, so as not to burden because the price of water is expensive.

One of the local farmers, Ni Gede Putu, said in Karangasem on Tuesday (Sep 3) that since last August she and the people in her village began to face clean water crisis. It happened because the water basin for holding rainwater supply was dry. Some other basin did not contain water and broke because of the heat of the sun, so the concrete water basin leaked and could no longer be used.

She admitted to have sold a cow.

Similarly, it was not hers, but was obtained from sharecropping, where

she took care of the cow and she got a sharing profit in return. Besides, she also confessed to have raised the cow by sharecropping for two years, and the profits she got after deducted with the price of calf was IDR 2.5 million.

Thus, the profit was divided into two with the cow owner.

Another told that local residents at Kubu sold their cow every year. Adult cattle were sold ahead of dry season to avoid cows from becoming thin due to crisis of drinking water and fodder was

hard to find in the barren area. After selling the cattle, it was then followed by the purchase of calf, while the remaining money was used to pay off debt and daily necessities including the purchase of clean water. Residents at Juntal Kaja purchased clean water at IDR 100,000 per tank truck, depending on the distance passed through.

Ni Putu Gede is a woman from Bangli. She admitted to be surprised because at her home village in Bangli formerly retained plenty of water, even she had to dispose the excessive water.

But when married to Kubu, she even faced water crisis and was difficult to get water for bathing. She was forced to use water efficiently for bathing and only used two dippers of water for each bathing. (013)

Prior to be visited by contestants of beauty pageant

Besakih tourist object still managed separately

Amlapura (Bali Post)—

A legislator in the Karangasem House, Wayan Sekep Aryana, deplored on Tuesday (Sep 3) the management of Besakih tourist attraction because so far it was still carried out partially. The management that had not been integrated into a single operation through a governing body, for example, caused the chaotic condition.

He added it had caused the tour guides and tourists to be often treated uncomfortably when mak-

ing a visit to Besakih. For example, there were some protests related to blackmail, loss of motorcycle helmet at parking lot or hawkers that often forced visitors to buy goods on offer.

According to Sekep from Sukaluwih, Selat, it was required an integrated management like the governing body managing the tourist attraction of Tanah Lot, Tabanan. Management of tourist object through a governing body had been implemented at Tanah Lot and it was very comfortable. Visi-

tors bought admission ticket at IDR 50,000 including all services such as parking service and tourist taxes or levies. All this time, the management at Besakih still operated independently where Transportation Agency stopped visitors’ vehicle at parking ticket booth. Afterward, the officers of the Tourism and Art Office collected tourist taxes at its ticket booth, then the visitor’s vehicle was stopped again, at least the driver would stop and drop to pay levies. In addition, there were also people offering sarong and shawl,

so that it looked very complicated.

“It gives an impression that visitors are complicated and feel uncomfortable. This must be eliminated. If it has been managed by an integrated governing body, the income will be clear. Necessarily, the Besakih tourist attraction can give significant contribution to local government and village. As has been known, the tourist arrival at Besakih is busy enough lately and will increase,” said Sekep.

The governing body, he said, could be cooperated with third

parties. However, though the governing body had long become a discourse, so far the ‘baby’ of the governing body had not been born.

He claimed not to understand what the problem was, whether there was a personal interest causing it to be overextended, so that the governing body was not established yet. “If it is managed by an integrated body, the House can make a regional bylaw so the contribution will be clear, what percent will be allocated for the government and the governing body,” said Sekep. (013)

Putin softer over Syria, Obama gains support for strike

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday struck a more conciliatory tone ahead of this week’s G20 summit, saying Moscow would take “decisive” action if the West proved who used chemical weapons in Syria.

Putin’s comments came as US lawmakers begin rallying behind President Barack Obama’s plan to launch military strikes against Syria over a suspected poison gas attack outside Damascus that killed hundreds.

And as Obama seeks to cobble together an international coalition to back his plans for military intervention, France was Wednesday to hold an emergency parliamentary debate on the Syrian crisis.

Putin, in an interview apparently aimed at presenting a more

pragmatic face to the world ahead of the G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, said he did not exclude Russia agreeing to US-led military strikes if it was proven Syria’s regime had carried out the August 21 attack.

But, he told state-run Channel One television, the West still needed to put forward watertight proof of the circumstances of the attack, which some Russian officials have blamed on rebels.

If there was clear proof of what weapons were used and who used them, Russia “will be ready to act

in the most decisive and serious way,” Putin said. Asked whether Russia would agree with US-led military strikes if it was proven that the Syrian regime had carried out the attack, Putin replied: “I do not exclude that.”

But he said it would be unacceptable for the West to go ahead with military action against the regime of Bashar al-Assad without the assent of the UN Security Council, where Russia has veto-wielding permanent membership.

Since the start of the Syrian conflict, the United States has frequently lamented Moscow’s support for President Bashar al-Assad and its decision to block any UN Security Council action to censure him or to use military action against his regime.

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China’s Li stresses ASEAN trade, downplays rows

China’s trade with Southeast Asia could more than double to $1 trillion by 2020, Premier Li Keqiang told regional leaders, downplaying simmering territorial disputes and stressing their “common destiny”, state media reported Wednesday.

Li called for an upgraded version of the free trade deal between the two sides and insisted that “disruptive factors” should not get in the way of regional cooperation, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Trade has grown sixfold over the past decade to $400 billion in 2012 between China and the 10member Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), it said.

But Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea -- believed to sit atop vast deposits of oil and natural gas -- even waters close to the coasts of its neighbours, and has been increasingly assertive over the issue in recent years.

Li downplayed the disputes while addressing the 10th ChinaASEAN Expo and business and investment summit in the southern city of Nanning, reiterating Chinese calls for dialogue.

“We have also noticed that

there exist some disruptive factors in the region that are against stability and development, but they are not mainstream,” he said according to a transcript of his speech carried by Xinhua.

“The Chinese side maintains that the South China Sea disputes are not an issue between China and the ASEAN, and they should not and will not affect the overall China-ASEAN cooperation.” “China’s new government will... more firmly and effectively build a community of common destiny to share peace and prosperity,” he said, adding that China and ASEAN “have the power to create a ‘diamond decade’ in the future”.

ASEAN members Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei have often overlapping claims to parts of the South China Sea, and Taiwan also claims it all.

The dispute has rumbled on for decades, but Beijing’s actions to support its claim in recent years have raised concerns with its neighbours, particularly Hanoi and Manila. China rejects international arbitration, preferring to deal with the issue on a one-toone basis while maintaining it has sole territorial rights.

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, right, poses with Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Towichukchaikul at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.

Syria is said to be hiding weapons, moving troops Associated Press Writer

BEIRUT - As the Obama administration tries to prod Congress into backing armed action against Syria, the regime in Damascus is hiding military hardware and shifting troops out of bases into civilian areas.

Politically, President Bashar Assad has gone on the offensive, warning in a rare interview with Western media that any military action against Syria could spark a regional war.

If the U.S. undertakes missile

strikes, Assad’s reaction could have a major effect on the trajectory of Syria’s civil war. Neighboring countries could get dragged into a wider conflict, or it could be back to business as usual for a crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 100,000 people over 2½ years.

The main Western-backed opposition group says that during the buildup last week to what seemed like an imminent U.S. attack, the army moved troops as well as rocket launchers, artillery and other heavy

weapons into residential neighborhoods in cities nationwide. Three Damascus residents, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, confirmed such movements.

One man said two members of the elite Republican Guards broke into an empty house he owns and showed him an official document stating they were authorized to do so because Syria is at war. A woman in another area said soldiers moved into a school next to her house.

A U.S. official confirmed there

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are indications that the Syrian regime is taking steps to move some of its military equipment and bolster protection for defense facilities.

The official, who was not authorized to discuss intelligence matters and spoke on condition of anonymity, said that at this point, the U.S. has the information it needs to maintain a good handle on what the regime is doing to prepare.

The trend inside Syria is likely to continue in the coming days now that the regime has won a reprieve

with President Barack Obama’s decision to seek congressional approval for military action.

“The Syrian regime knows there are 30-40 potential targets for U.S. airstrikes, and they have had ample time to prepare,” said Hisham Jaber, a retired Lebanese army general and director of the Middle East Center for Studies and Political Research in Beirut. “Half of them, if not more, have been evacuated, moved or camouflaged. This is the natural thing to do.”

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China’s PM stresses ASEAN trade, downplays rows Agence France-Presse

BEIJING - China’s trade with Southeast Asia could more than double to $1 trillion by 2020, Premier Li Keqiang told regional leaders, downplaying simmering territorial disputes and stressing their “common destiny”, state media reported Wednesday.

Li called for an upgraded version of the free trade deal between the two sides and insisted that “disruptive factors” should not get in the way of regional cooperation, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Trade has grown sixfold over the past decade to $400 billion in 2012 between China and the 10member Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), it said.

But Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea -- believed to sit atop vast deposits of oil and natural gas -- even waters close to the coasts of its neighbours, and has been increasingly assertive over the issue in recent years.

Li downplayed the disputes while addressing the 10th ChinaASEAN Expo and business and investment summit in the southern city of Nanning, reiterating Chinese calls for dialogue.

“We have also noticed that there exist some disruptive factors in the region that are against stability and development, but they are not mainstream,” he said according to a transcript of his speech carried by Xinhua.

“The Chinese side maintains that the South China Sea disputes are not an issue between China and the ASEAN, and they should not and will not affect the overall China-ASEAN cooperation.”

“China’s new government will... more firmly and effectively build a community of common destiny to share peace and prosperity,” he said, adding that China and ASEAN “have the power to create a ‘diamond decade’ in the future”.

ASEAN members Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei have often overlapping claims to parts of the South China Sea, and Taiwan also claims it all.

The dispute has rumbled on for

decades, but Beijing’s actions to support its claim in recent years have raised concerns with its neighbours, particularly Hanoi and Manila.

China rejects international arbitration, preferring to deal with the issue on a one-to-one basis while maintaining it has sole territorial rights.

Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung was present at the trade fair, but Philippines president Benigno Aquino did not attend after Chinese authorities imposed conditions on the trip, Manila said, signalling they were related to the territorial row.

The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of laying concrete blocks on Scarborough Shoal, a small group of reefs and rocky outcrops within its territory in the sea.

After years of resistance China has agreed to meet ASEAN members later this month in the eastern city of Suzhou to discuss a “code of conduct” for the waters, meant as an upgrade from a 2002 non-binding “declaration of conduct”.

In Nanning, Li also briefly expressed willingness to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as a way to boost trade.

Beijing has not supported the US-led initiative -- which is seen as a trade framework meant to exclude China -- but the staterun China Daily reported in July that authorities were becoming “positive” to it.

China is willing to “discuss exchanges and interactions with frameworks such as the TransPacific Partnership Agreement,” Li said in his speech Tuesday.

ASEAN includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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This Jan. 6, 2012 file photo shows a Kodak factory in Rochester, N.Y. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, a federal judge approved Kodak’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection.

Kodak says it emerges from bankruptcy with tech focus Agence France-Presse

NEW YORK CITY - A slimmed-down Kodak announced Tuesday that it had emerged from bankruptcy protection and would specialize in technology focused on imaging for businesses.

Kodak, during the 20-month bankruptcy reorganization, divested many of its most iconic businesses, including its retail film products, its photography paper products and some 105,000 kiosks worldwide.

The assets went to the UK Kodak Pension Plan, its largest creditor.

“We have emerged as a technology company serving imaging for business markets -- including packaging, functional printing, graphic communications and professional services,” said Kodak chief executive Antonio Perez in a statement.

“We are setting a trajectory for profitable growth,” Perez said. “We have the right technology at the right time as printing markets increasingly transition to digital.”

A New York bankruptcy court had approved Kodak’s reorganization plan on August 20, but the company said at the time it still had some final steps before exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Kodak said Tuesday it had completed the spinoff of assets to the UK Kodak Pension Plan, closed an agreement for $695 million in financing and obtained $406 million in new equity investments from unsecured creditors.

Kodak filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors in January 2012, after 131 years in business, as the company fell behind rivals in digital photography.

The Rochester, New York-based company, started in 1892, led the way in popularizing the cameras, film, slide projectors and home videos that preserved the memories of generations of Americans and others around the world.

Kodak was among the early developers of digital imaging, but lost ground to rivals as the company failed to adapt its business lines.

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DENPASAR - Bali and Yogyakarta Provinces will represent Indonesia in the International Ramayana Festival 2013 in Yogyakarta from September 7 to 9.

“In addition to Indonesia as the host, there are a total of ten participating countries in the event such as India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam,” the professor of Indonesian Arts Insitute (ISI) Denpasar, Kadek Suartaya, said here on Wednesday.

In the event, Bali entourage will be represented by Purna Gianyar Dance Studio, led by I Made Sidia.

There are about 200 artists who join the Bali arts entourage to attend the international event, which is divided into three activities including the Ramayana dance art drama show, the Ramayana ethos seminar and a number of workshops.

Suartaya, who also will act as puppet master during the Ramayana dance art drama show, said that in the show Bali to carry the “Putri Cinta Mustika Bumi” theme.

The show, scheduled to lasted 30 minutes, is nicely laid out with good preparation during the story telling of how after the Goddess Sinta freed by thousands

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of monkeys from the clutches of Rahwana.

After nearly a year under the grip of Rahwana in Alengka, Goddess Sinta’s husband Srirama wanted to test her sanctity by making a bonfire.

Goddess Sinta prove her sanctity by plunging throw herself into the midst of the bonfire’s huge blaze, however she was not injured at all, even her face shine brighter.

Sri Rama who saw Goddess Sinta out of the fire without any injuries was stunned by his wife’s sincerity and love.

The show involving about 200 artists including kids, adult and elderly while also to be filled with Semara Dana Gamelan instruments and glongs blaganjur.

Meanwhile the show properties, including some wooden horses and ogoh-ogoh scheduled to departed early in a big truck.

Suartaya added that the Bali arts entourage gets the chance of their performance on the last day, before the closing ceremony on Monday.

A tiger cub is held by a zookeeper at a Bali zoo in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.

The tiger was born on Aug. 22.

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A woman playing the Ramayana story using shadow play puppets. Bali and Yogyakarta Provinces will represent Indonesia in the International Ramayana Festival 2013 in Yogyakarta from September 7 to 9.

Bali welcomes new white tiger cub Antara

GIANYAR - A white tiger of the Panthera Tigris species was born at the Bali Zoo in Gianyar, Bali Province, bringing the total count of Bengal Tigers owned by the nine-hectarewide zoo to 16.

Spokesperson for Bali Zoo Emma Kristiana Chandra said here on Wednesday that the white tiger cub is the eighth generation of female white tiger Kartini (10 years) and male Bengala tiger Buntung (9.5 years).

The white tiger cub, named O’ne, was born last week under normal confinement conditions and weighs 1.8 kilograms.

The tiger cub weighs 2.9 kilograms and is 60 centimenters long.

“The baby is healthy and growing well. He is being fed his mother’s milk. The mother has been placed in a control cage so she can receive intensive care from a vet,” Chandra said.

While she is lactating, the mother tiger’s daily diet will be enhanced for more nutrition, with the addition of vitamins and an extra kilogram of chicken meat.

“The zoo is very attentive to the animals and has been making efforts to meet the requirements of attending to the animals’ welfare,” Chandra stated, adding that the birth of the Bengala tiger was proof of the zoo’s commitment to preserving the endangered species.

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Ohio man who held 3 women captive commits suicide Associated Press Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man who held three women captive in his home for nearly a decade before one escaped and alerted authorities has been found dead and is believed to have committed suicide, a prison official said.

Ariel Castro, 53, was found hanging in his cell around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, located south of Columbus in central Ohio, JoEllen Smith, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction spokeswoman, said early Wednesday.

Prison medical staff performed CPR before Castro was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 10:50 p.m.

He was in protective custody because of the notoriety of his case, meaning he was checked every 30 minutes, but was not on suicide watch, Smith said. She said suicide watch entails constant observation.

Castro was also watched closely in Cuyahoga County Jail in the several weeks after his arrest and before his case was resolved by a guilty plea, with logs noting his activity every 10 minutes. He was taken off county jail suicide watch in early June after authorities determined he was not a suicide risk.

Castro’s attorneys tried unsuccessfully to have a psychological examination of Castro done at the Cuyahoga County Jail, where Castro was housed before he was turned over to state authorities following his conviction, his attorney, Jaye Schlachet, told The Associated Press early Wednesday. Schlachet said he could not immediately comment further.

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Supporters of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning hold up banners and signs as they protest outside of the gates at Fort Meade, Md., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, before a sentencing hearing in Manning’s court martial.

WikiLeaks’ Assange leads offbeat race to Australia polls

From WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange to a larger-than-life billionaire who is rebuilding the Titanic, the Australian election boasts a cast of unlikely candidates who are shaking up the political scene.

When Australians go to the polls on Saturday, a mandatory exercise for all adults, they will have 1,717 candidates from more than 50 parties to choose from.

They include the usual sprinkling of former sports stars, farright fringe groups and everything from the Animal Justice Party to the Smokers’ Rights Party and The No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics Party.

From Ecuador’s embassy in London, the Australian-born Assange leads a party that hopes to bring “transparency, accountability and justice” and potentially become a global movement.

Assange, who has been living inside the embassy since June

2012 as he fights extradition from Britain to Sweden, has been unable to campaign Down Under but has got into the spirit Sporting a blond mullet wig -short on top but long in the back -- and with Australian rock star John Farnham’s 1986 hit “You’re the Voice” playing, Assange sings of making things “leak so we can get much bolder”.

The WikiLeaks Party, the lyrics say, is “the light that the world’s demanding, make it bright and make things clear”.

The 42-year-old, who cofounded the whistleblowing WikiLeaks website which went on to dump hundreds of thousands of US military and diplomatic docu-

ments online, says his chance of winning a seat in the upper house Senate was promising.

“There’s many Australians who support us,” his father John Shipton, who helped form the party, told AFP at a recent Sydney fundraiser.

“The Senate of Australia is one of the world’s finest political institutions. It’s a house of review and has, despite the two major parties trying to fill it up with cabbage heads from time to time, had an excellent influence on politics generally.

“So we wish to extend that influence... and bring accountability and transparency and thus justice to issues.”

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From page 1 There is no need to be studied further if the results have been infeasible,” said Gus Parta doubling as Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Faction in the Bali House.

This politician from Mengwi, Badung, added if the decree was not revoked, the seriousness and commitment of the Governor Pastika to keep Bali should be questioned because the decree could give investor an opportunity to continue the reclamation plan. “We are concerned there will be another effort of the investor if the decree is not revoked. The governor must be decisive, does not fool around,” he protested.

Ketut Mandia also urged in order the Decree No.1727 was revoked. The PDI- P politician also confirmed the Benoa Bay reclamation plan should be completely closed and there should not be hidden efforts. “We the people of Bali ask the reclamation plan to be terminated. Moreover, it has been strengthened by the results of the feasibility study by the Udayana University declaring it infeasible for reclamation. Then, we in the Bali House re-affirm in order the reclamation can be totally closed. The decree on the feasibility study should be revoked,” he said.

He also asked the governor of Bali to be high-minded to discontinue the reclamation plan and not provide any opportunities for investors. “We are reprimand the governor to totally terminate the reclamation, not to bob up and down. There must be no other permission,” affirmed the politician from Klungkung.

Besides, he encouraged the House through institutionally to urge the Governor Pastika to revoke the Decree No.1727. “The House is collective and collegial. Then, let’s talk about it in the House to urge the governor in order to revoke the decree. Thus, the study is no longer required,” he said.

But, when the people’s aspirations were ignored and the result of feasibility study of the Udayana University was ignored by Governor Pastika, Mandia let the people of Bali judge how the commitment of the Governor of Bali to Balinese people was. “We will make coordination with the governor and ask what benchmarks he applies for resuming the study. Even, if the decree is revoked and the feasibility study is resumed by force, we will convey to the public that it is the decision of the governor and let the people judge,” he said.

Regarding the allegation on bribery and money rain related to the reclamation with a total of IDR 5.5 billion afflicting a number of individual members of the House, Mandia invited the legal enforcement officers and the Bali Attorney to examine and investigate it. “We encourage the authorities of law enforcement to investigate the allegations of bribery,” he concluded. (kmb29)

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INDONESIA Indonesia urges US to provide clarity on stimulus Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s finance minister has called on the US Federal Reserve to provide more clarity about when it will wind down its stimulus programme, in an interview published Wednesday.

Southeast Asia’s biggest economy and other emerging markets have been hit by huge outflows of foreign cash since May when the Fed first signalled it may taper off the $85 billion a month bondbuying programme.

Finance Minister Chatib Basri told the Financial Times newspaper there was a lack of “transparency about the process” as the US central bank moves towards reducing the stimulus.

“People are guessing that the Fed will do the tapering in September.

But we’re not very sure,” the minister added, stressing it was hard for Jakarta to formulate policy given the uncertainty.

His comments came ahead of a

G20 summit in Russia this week, where the deteriorating economic fortunes of emerging markets are expected to figure prominently.

The Fed’s easy money policy fuelled an investment spree in developing countries as investors looked for better returns, but the capital flows have now started to dry up as the US economy shows signs of strengthening.

And among countries to suffer the most are those with big current account deficits, such as Indonesia.

Data released this week showed the country’s trade deficit unexpectedly hit a record high in July, underscoring the challenge facing policymakers.

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People walk in front of a billboard of a new store at a mall in Jakarta, September 4, 2013.

As Indonesia’s economy boomed in recent years, its retailers had a simple formula: open more stores. That strategy is now haunting them as the rupiah currency tumbles, inflation accelerates, interest rates rise and growth slows. The country’s three biggest retailers are in their weakest cash position since the 2008 global financial crisis, just as consumers are tightening their wallets.

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JAKARTA - The new chief of the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI), General Moeldoko, said TNI and all national elements should ensure that next year’s general elections run smoothly, orderly, freely, fairly, and peacefully.

General Moeldoko, who has taken over Admiral Agus Suhartono’s position, here on Wednesday added that the success of the 2014 general elections and the democratic and peaceful succession of national leadership are important.

He also urged all elements in the country to keep TNI and the political space separate to maintain TNI’s neutrality.

“I urge all elements not to drag TNI into the political arena, which could prevent TNI from taking a neutral stand,” he said.

Moeldoko, meanwhile, assured the public that TNI would abide its strategic plans mandated by the former commander.

“TNI will also act effectively and professionally in line with the needs,” he stated.

Former commander Admiral Agus Suhartono mentioned that TNI must maintain its neutrality in the general elections next year and safeguard the event to ensure its smooth and peaceful implementation.

Agus said the TNI culture focuses on cadre building. Transfer of posts is needed to sharpen vision and mission with regard to the implementation of TNI’s main role, he added.

General Moeldoko was inaugurated as the new TNI chief by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the presidential palace last Friday.

graft scandal jailed Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s anti-corruption court jailed the country’s former traffic police chief for 10 years on Tuesday after he built up an $18 million empire by accepting enormous bribes.

The sentencing of Djoko Susilo brings to an end a dramatic case that has captivated Indonesia, and is a major victory for anti-graft investigators battling against the odds in one of the world’s most corrupt countries.

Susilo reportedly earned a humble police salary of $1,000 a month -- but the country’s anti-graft agency seized assets from him, including houses, cars and even petrol kiosks, worth 200 billion rupiah (around $18 million).

After taking several hours to read the 3,000page indictment against Susilo, a five-judge panel unanimously found him guilty of corruption and money laundering.

“It was clear to the panel he had committed acts of corruption,” said Judge Anwar, who goes by one name, as the sentence was handed down after the verdict was announced.

Susilo was also ordered to pay a fine of 500 million rupiah ($45,000) at the end of the lengthy trial, which started in April.

Prosecutors had sought an 18-year jail term and a one-billion-rupiah fine.

The case began with the discovery that a tender for driving simulators in 2011 had been rigged, with Susilo accused of syphoning off 32 billion rupiah from the failed project.

Police initially sought to protect Susilo by refusing to let the anti-graft commission, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), handle the case.

But they were finally forced to hand the case over -- and the anti-corruption agency quickly discovered a vast empire built on the back of corrupt payments.

The KPK has been granted extraordinary powers to investigate the rich and powerful in Indonesia, ranked 118th most corrupt country in the world in a 176-nation index compiled by Transparency International.

The commission has helped put senior officials and powerful businesspeople behind bars, in the process winning the fervent support of ordinary Indonesians, many of whom live in grinding poverty.

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CANGGU - Almost similar with Echo Beach, Batu Bolong Beach that located in Canggu Village, Kerobokan District, Badung or about 200 meters adjacent to Echo Beach presents a big and dazzling waves for surfing. The magnificent sunset also support this beach become more fascinating. Even, this beach has been the one of famous destination after Kuta that visited by foreign tourists who want surfing.

It is also suitable for recreation or relax while enjoying the fresh at-

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mosphere that flows from the Indian ocean. To reach this place tourists have to enter Batu Bolong street or about 35 km from Ngurah Rai Airport.

Besides Surfing, this beach usually use by Hindus to do ritual ceremony.

In front of the beach there are two temples namely Batu Bolong Temple and Luhur Bhujangga Waisnawa Temple.

The good access of this place may attract tourists to stay longer to enjoying everything, aside from surfing and watching Balinese conducting ceremonies. (ocha)

Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK - Showing the sort of beginning-to-end focus he’ll need to win the U.S. Open, top-seeded Novak Djokovic strung together 13 straight games to close out a 6-3, 6-0, 6-0 thrashing of Marcel Granollers on Tuesday and advance to his 18th straight Grand Slam quarterfinal.

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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after defeating Marcel Granollers, of Spain, in straight sets during the fourth round of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, in New York.

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With such imperious form, Djokovic could be forgiven for taking for a quarterfinal win - over Mikhail Youzhny - for granted and be looking forward to a semifinal clash with defending champion Andy Murray.

Murray was less convincing in his win over Denis Istomin, beating the unseeded Uzbek 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a last-eight clash with Stanislas Wawrinka.

On Tuesdays form, Djokovic will present a formidable hurdle to Murray’s hopes of going back-to-back at Flushing Meadows.

“Today, second and third set have been some of the best tennis that I’ve played on Arthur Ashe in my career,” said Djokovic, who has made the final here the last three years and won it in 2011.

“It all comes at a great time for me. It was something I was wishing to be more aggressive as the tournament progresses and to be able to stay committed to play every point, to win every point, regardless of the score.”

Murray had a poor first-set tiebreak

- losing the last four points after having led 5-3 - but reasserted his command over Istomin with a break in the first game of the second and swept to victory. Next up for Djokovic is Youzhny, who was two points from defeat but came back to edge two-time major champion Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-5.

Hewitt, the former world No.1, looked like booking his first grand slam quarterfinal berth in four years after a wretched run of injuries. The Australian was within two points of winning at 5-2 in the last and served for the match at 5-3. “It’s one of the hardest games to win - the last one,” Hewitt said.

While Youzhny and Hewitt slugged out a grueling five-setter, Djokovic needed only 79 minutes to beat Granollers, and had embarrassingly large advantages over the last two sets in points won (5015) and winners (22-3), and he even won on 21 of 22 moves up to net, which isn’t his normal style.

“It’s all coming together for me right now,” Djokovic said. “I’m aware of the

fact that as the tournament goes on I’m going to have bigger challenges, better quality players, higher ranked players, but I’m ready for that challenge. I look forward to it.”

While Djokovic will be a pronounced favorite against Youzhny, Murray will be at slightly longer odds against Wawrinka, who beat Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (6), 6-2.

The key moment came when Wawrinka served a big ace down the middle to seal a tight third-set tiebreaker, and he was untroubled in the fourth to close out.

Murray leads the head-to-head series against the Swiss 8-5, but they’ve split their two previous meetings on the U.S. Open’s hard courts: Murray won in 2008, and Wawrinka won two years later. Wawrinka also won their only match this season, 6-1, 6-2 on red clay at Monte Carlo in April.

“He’s very tough. Very talented,” Murray said. “We played once on this court when we were much younger. But a lot has changed since then.”

In the women’s draw, top seed Serena Williams trounced Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0, 6-0 - the first ‘double-bagel’ in a U.S. Open quarterfinals since Martina Navratilova did it in 1989.

“I played really good,” Williams said.

“I was just more focused than anything.

I like to believe there is room for improvement.”

Vonn back in Lance Armstrong documentary premieres at Venice action after seven-month injury lay-off Associated Press Writer

Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn is back in action seven months after rupturing her cruciate ligaments in her right knee. The 28-year-old crashed on the opening day of the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Austria in March.

Scans revealed the rupture of the cruciate and medial ligament as well as a fracture of the tibial plateau.

“I’m on the road to Sochi and I’m not slowing down!” she announced on her official Facebook page.

The 2014 Winter Olympics gets under way in March where she will be looking to add the downhill gold she won at the Vancouver Games in 2010 and the bronze she took in the super-G. Vonn made her World Cup debut aged just 16 in 2000 before competing at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah. In 2008, she claimed her first World Cup title to become only the second American woman to lift the trophy.

Her request to compete in a men’s World Cup downhill ski race was rejected by the International Ski Federation (FIS) last year.

VENICE, Italy - Director Alex Gibley started filming Lance Armstrong before the cyclist acknowledged doping, and looking back now at the 2009 footage he realizes “there was a lot of material there where he

was just lying to me straight out.”

Gibley was in Venice on Tuesday for the premiere of his film “The Armstrong Lie,” in which he salvaged the 2009 footage meant for a comeback movie and added interviews with Armstrong after the stunning disclosure.

Gibley said that Armstrong “to some extent, is always a curator of his own myth and his own story” and once he realized that people no longer idolize him the same way “I think he wanted to spin it.” Still, Gibley maintains that Armstrong “was more honest” in the later interviews.

FILE - This Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 file photo provided by Harpo Studios Inc., shows talk-show host Oprah Winfrey interviewing cyclist Lance Armstrong during taping for the show “Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive” in Austin, Texas.

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European clubs spend $2.3B on player transfers

France should look to Bayern for inspiration, says Ribery Reuters

Associated Press Writer

LONDON - The world’s richest football league is getting even richer, although the wealth of English clubs is also benefiting teams overseas. In less than three months during the European transfer window, more than $2.3 billion was spent by clubs in the continent’s top five leagues - with a third of that shipped by Premier League sides overseas, according to an analysis by accountancy firm Deloitte.

Such spending might seem at odds with the economic hardships being experienced by many fans, but the transfer window splurges are not slowing down. Even though there are relatively new Financial Fair Play regulations in European football, the days of the big-money moves are not over.

“If a price of a player is high or not high, I think this is the market and we cannot intervene in this market,” FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Tuesday. “It is definitely a European market.”

In less than three months, 490 million pounds ($760 million) of the 630 million pounds ($980 million) paid out by English sides landed in bank accounts abroad - up 60 percent year-on-year.

The record spending spree, though, was in part the result of Tottenham generating 100 million euros ($132 million) by selling Gareth Bale to Real Madrid in a world-record deal.

Even though Spaniards have been in recession for much of the past four years, they turned out in their thousands on Monday to laud the arrival of a player reportedly being paid around 350,000 euros ($461,000) a week. The head of world football can see how incongruous that looks.

“You say the country is a poor country or indebted, but in football you always find money,” Blatter said. “If a player is the value of that (100 million euros), I doubt, I doubt, but I cannot stop this. Gareth Bale, he can prove now that he is better than (Cristiano) Ronaldo.”

With the European transfer window shut, FIFA said Tuesday that there’s been a total of 10,454 player transfers globally so far this year, worth a total of $3.367 billion - a 29 percent year-on-year increase. From those deals agents have earned $169 million - 20 percent more than the previous year.

Spain and England have been the busiest business partners, with Spanish clubs selling 38 players worth $227 million to their English counterparts, according to FIFA. That helped Spain’s topflight clubs make an overall transfer profit in the summer of 110 million euros ($145 million). Italian sides had a 12 million-euro ($16-million) surplus. Financial planning wasn’t so astute elsewhere.

Net spending by Premier League clubs was 400 million pounds ($622 million), while the figure was 150 million euros ($198 million) in France, and 60 million

euros ($79 million) in Germany The spending power of England’s topflight clubs has been strengthened by new television deals that are generating more than $8.5 billion over the next three years.

“Testament to the impact (the TV revenue) is having is in the scale of Premier League gross spending, as well as the gulf in net spending between the Premier League and other European leagues,” said Alex Thorpe from Deloitte’s sports division.

“Whereas many clubs around Europe have been reliant on selling players in order to spend, the financial advantages Premier League clubs enjoy have enabled net spending of 400 million pounds across the league.”

Around 140 million pounds ($218 million) was shelled out by Premier League clubs on the frantic final day on the transfer window, with Arsenal scrambling to break its transfer record to bring Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid for a club record 50 million euros ($66 million).

Deadline-day can create a frenzy, with champion Manchester United managing to squeeze just one notable deal over the line - Marouane Fellaini joined from Everton for 27.5 million pounds ($43 million) - despite months pursuing talent across Europe.

Despite calls to close the transfer window before the season starts, finding an agreeable date across Europe is tough.

“I agree it is too long but the whole world is involved and don’t play at the same time as we do,” UEFA President Michel Platini said. “The clubs also want to have transfers finished before the start of their competition.

“The strategic committee includes the clubs and leagues and we will ask FIFA to have a look into what we propose and for all European leagues to start at the same time.”

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Mesut Oezil arrives for a training session for the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualification group C soccer match between Germany and Austria in Munich, southern Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. The match is played on 6. September 2013.

PARIS - France should forget the pressure and be daring like Bayern Munich if they want to improve their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, Franck Ribery said on Tuesday. Les Bleus have not found the net in their last four games and are second in World Cup qualifying Group I, one point behind Spain.

They visit Georgia on Friday and Belarus four days later. Ribery, who was voted UEFA player of the year last week, said his team mates lacked confidence, but could find inspiration in the more spontaneous and straightforward playing style of his club side Bayern.

“What I’ve been living at Bayern is completely different. At Bayern, we never ask ourselves questions,” he told a news conference at France’s training facility in Clairefontaine.

“With France, when a player misses, he loses confidence, he is afraid of being criticised,” he said.

“But we’ll try to make everyone regain confidence, lift the pressure.”

R i b e r y, who is one of France’s most experienced players, also hinted there was less quality in their squad since the international retirement of big-name players like Thierry Henry.

“Maybe we just don’t have the same kind of players.

We all know the quality of the Bayern players. France have a lot of

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Bayern’s Franck Ribery of France poses with the trophy after winning the soccer Super Cup final between Champions League winner Bayern Munich and Europa League winner Chelsea FC at the Eden Stadium in Prague Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Bayern defeated Chelsea 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the game ended tied 2-2.

new players, some have come and gone, some have been injured, some have played less with their club,” he said. “I noticed that in Belgium,” he added, referring to last month’s 0-0 friendly draw.

“I sometimes had to tell players not to try a three-metre pass but a 10 or 15-metre pass, to break through the defence, to put some speed in our play,” he said.

“There are some things that we don’t do, that we don’t dare doing like long crosses, while at Bayern, these are just automatic things,” he added.

Barcelona’s Messi supports Madrid _ for 2020 games Associated Press Writer

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Lionel Messi is a Madrid supporter. At least when it comes to the 2020 Olympics.

Messi is supporting the Spanish bid ahead of this week’s vote by the International Olympic Committee, modeling a shirt Tuesday that read “Madrid 2020”- surely a strange feeling for the Barcelona star who has made his reputation beating the city’s most famous team - Real Madrid.

Messi said: “I think it is good for sport if Madrid is awarded the games, not only for the city but also for the top-level athletes in Spain. It is very important to host the Olympics in the country where I live. I was very lucky to participate in the Olympics for Argentina and it is an amazing experience for all athletes.”

The IOC will vote on the host city for the 2020 Olympics on Saturday with Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul the candidates.

In this photo released

by Madrid2020, Argentina’s Lionel Messi wears a T-shirt supporting Madrid’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic Summer Games, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept.

3, 2013.

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France should look to Bayern for inspiration, says Ribery Reuters

Associated Press Writer

LONDON - The world’s richest football league is getting even richer, although the wealth of English clubs is also benefiting teams overseas. In less than three months during the European transfer window, more than $2.3 billion was spent by clubs in the continent’s top five leagues - with a third of that shipped by Premier League sides overseas, according to an analysis by accountancy firm Deloitte.

Such spending might seem at odds with the economic hardships being experienced by many fans, but the transfer window splurges are not slowing down. Even though there are relatively new Financial Fair Play regulations in European football, the days of the big-money moves are not over.

“If a price of a player is high or not high, I think this is the market and we cannot intervene in this market,” FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Tuesday. “It is definitely a European market.”

In less than three months, 490 million pounds ($760 million) of the 630 million pounds ($980 million) paid out by English sides landed in bank accounts abroad - up 60 percent year-on-year.

The record spending spree, though, was in part the result of Tottenham generating 100 million euros ($132 million) by selling Gareth Bale to Real Madrid in a world-record deal.

Even though Spaniards have been in recession for much of the past four years, they turned out in their thousands on Monday to laud the arrival of a player reportedly being paid around 350,000 euros ($461,000) a week. The head of world football can see how incongruous that looks.

“You say the country is a poor country or indebted, but in football you always find money,” Blatter said. “If a player is the value of that (100 million euros), I doubt, I doubt, but I cannot stop this. Gareth Bale, he can prove now that he is better than (Cristiano) Ronaldo.”

With the European transfer window shut, FIFA said Tuesday that there’s been a total of 10,454 player transfers globally so far this year, worth a total of $3.367 billion - a 29 percent year-on-year increase. From those deals agents have earned $169 million - 20 percent more than the previous year.

Spain and England have been the busiest business partners, with Spanish clubs selling 38 players worth $227 million to their English counterparts, according to FIFA. That helped Spain’s topflight clubs make an overall transfer profit in the summer of 110 million euros ($145 million). Italian sides had a 12 million-euro ($16-million) surplus. Financial planning wasn’t so astute elsewhere.

Net spending by Premier League clubs was 400 million pounds ($622 million), while the figure was 150 million euros ($198 million) in France, and 60 million

euros ($79 million) in Germany The spending power of England’s topflight clubs has been strengthened by new television deals that are generating more than $8.5 billion over the next three years.

“Testament to the impact (the TV revenue) is having is in the scale of Premier League gross spending, as well as the gulf in net spending between the Premier League and other European leagues,” said Alex Thorpe from Deloitte’s sports division.

“Whereas many clubs around Europe have been reliant on selling players in order to spend, the financial advantages Premier League clubs enjoy have enabled net spending of 400 million pounds across the league.”

Around 140 million pounds ($218 million) was shelled out by Premier League clubs on the frantic final day on the transfer window, with Arsenal scrambling to break its transfer record to bring Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid for a club record 50 million euros ($66 million).

Deadline-day can create a frenzy, with champion Manchester United managing to squeeze just one notable deal over the line - Marouane Fellaini joined from Everton for 27.5 million pounds ($43 million) - despite months pursuing talent across Europe.

Despite calls to close the transfer window before the season starts, finding an agreeable date across Europe is tough.

“I agree it is too long but the whole world is involved and don’t play at the same time as we do,” UEFA President Michel Platini said. “The clubs also want to have transfers finished before the start of their competition.

“The strategic committee includes the clubs and leagues and we will ask FIFA to have a look into what we propose and for all European leagues to start at the same time.”

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Mesut Oezil arrives for a training session for the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualification group C soccer match between Germany and Austria in Munich, southern Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. The match is played on 6. September 2013.

PARIS - France should forget the pressure and be daring like Bayern Munich if they want to improve their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, Franck Ribery said on Tuesday. Les Bleus have not found the net in their last four games and are second in World Cup qualifying Group I, one point behind Spain.

They visit Georgia on Friday and Belarus four days later. Ribery, who was voted UEFA player of the year last week, said his team mates lacked confidence, but could find inspiration in the more spontaneous and straightforward playing style of his club side Bayern.

“What I’ve been living at Bayern is completely different. At Bayern, we never ask ourselves questions,” he told a news conference at France’s training facility in Clairefontaine.

“With France, when a player misses, he loses confidence, he is afraid of being criticised,” he said.

“But we’ll try to make everyone regain confidence, lift the pressure.”

R i b e r y, who is one of France’s most experienced players, also hinted there was less quality in their squad since the international retirement of big-name players like Thierry Henry.

“Maybe we just don’t have the same kind of players.

We all know the quality of the Bayern players. France have a lot of

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Bayern’s Franck Ribery of France poses with the trophy after winning the soccer Super Cup final between Champions League winner Bayern Munich and Europa League winner Chelsea FC at the Eden Stadium in Prague Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Bayern defeated Chelsea 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the game ended tied 2-2.

new players, some have come and gone, some have been injured, some have played less with their club,” he said. “I noticed that in Belgium,” he added, referring to last month’s 0-0 friendly draw.

“I sometimes had to tell players not to try a three-metre pass but a 10 or 15-metre pass, to break through the defence, to put some speed in our play,” he said.

“There are some things that we don’t do, that we don’t dare doing like long crosses, while at Bayern, these are just automatic things,” he added.

Barcelona’s Messi supports Madrid _ for 2020 games Associated Press Writer

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Lionel Messi is a Madrid supporter. At least when it comes to the 2020 Olympics.

Messi is supporting the Spanish bid ahead of this week’s vote by the International Olympic Committee, modeling a shirt Tuesday that read “Madrid 2020”- surely a strange feeling for the Barcelona star who has made his reputation beating the city’s most famous team - Real Madrid.

Messi said: “I think it is good for sport if Madrid is awarded the games, not only for the city but also for the top-level athletes in Spain. It is very important to host the Olympics in the country where I live. I was very lucky to participate in the Olympics for Argentina and it is an amazing experience for all athletes.”

The IOC will vote on the host city for the 2020 Olympics on Saturday with Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul the candidates.

In this photo released

by Madrid2020, Argentina’s Lionel Messi wears a T-shirt supporting Madrid’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic Summer Games, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept.

3, 2013.

AP Photo/Madrid2020, David Fernandez

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CANGGU - Almost similar with Echo Beach, Batu Bolong Beach that located in Canggu Village, Kerobokan District, Badung or about 200 meters adjacent to Echo Beach presents a big and dazzling waves for surfing. The magnificent sunset also support this beach become more fascinating. Even, this beach has been the one of famous destination after Kuta that visited by foreign tourists who want surfing.

It is also suitable for recreation or relax while enjoying the fresh at-

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mosphere that flows from the Indian ocean. To reach this place tourists have to enter Batu Bolong street or about 35 km from Ngurah Rai Airport.

Besides Surfing, this beach usually use by Hindus to do ritual ceremony.

In front of the beach there are two temples namely Batu Bolong Temple and Luhur Bhujangga Waisnawa Temple.

The good access of this place may attract tourists to stay longer to enjoying everything, aside from surfing and watching Balinese conducting ceremonies. (ocha)

Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK - Showing the sort of beginning-to-end focus he’ll need to win the U.S. Open, top-seeded Novak Djokovic strung together 13 straight games to close out a 6-3, 6-0, 6-0 thrashing of Marcel Granollers on Tuesday and advance to his 18th straight Grand Slam quarterfinal.

AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after defeating Marcel Granollers, of Spain, in straight sets during the fourth round of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, in New York.

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With such imperious form, Djokovic could be forgiven for taking for a quarterfinal win - over Mikhail Youzhny - for granted and be looking forward to a semifinal clash with defending champion Andy Murray.

Murray was less convincing in his win over Denis Istomin, beating the unseeded Uzbek 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a last-eight clash with Stanislas Wawrinka.

On Tuesdays form, Djokovic will present a formidable hurdle to Murray’s hopes of going back-to-back at Flushing Meadows.

“Today, second and third set have been some of the best tennis that I’ve played on Arthur Ashe in my career,” said Djokovic, who has made the final here the last three years and won it in 2011.

“It all comes at a great time for me. It was something I was wishing to be more aggressive as the tournament progresses and to be able to stay committed to play every point, to win every point, regardless of the score.”

Murray had a poor first-set tiebreak

- losing the last four points after having led 5-3 - but reasserted his command over Istomin with a break in the first game of the second and swept to victory. Next up for Djokovic is Youzhny, who was two points from defeat but came back to edge two-time major champion Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-5.

Hewitt, the former world No.1, looked like booking his first grand slam quarterfinal berth in four years after a wretched run of injuries. The Australian was within two points of winning at 5-2 in the last and served for the match at 5-3. “It’s one of the hardest games to win - the last one,” Hewitt said.

While Youzhny and Hewitt slugged out a grueling five-setter, Djokovic needed only 79 minutes to beat Granollers, and had embarrassingly large advantages over the last two sets in points won (5015) and winners (22-3), and he even won on 21 of 22 moves up to net, which isn’t his normal style.

“It’s all coming together for me right now,” Djokovic said. “I’m aware of the

fact that as the tournament goes on I’m going to have bigger challenges, better quality players, higher ranked players, but I’m ready for that challenge. I look forward to it.”

While Djokovic will be a pronounced favorite against Youzhny, Murray will be at slightly longer odds against Wawrinka, who beat Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (6), 6-2.

The key moment came when Wawrinka served a big ace down the middle to seal a tight third-set tiebreaker, and he was untroubled in the fourth to close out.

Murray leads the head-to-head series against the Swiss 8-5, but they’ve split their two previous meetings on the U.S. Open’s hard courts: Murray won in 2008, and Wawrinka won two years later. Wawrinka also won their only match this season, 6-1, 6-2 on red clay at Monte Carlo in April.

“He’s very tough. Very talented,” Murray said. “We played once on this court when we were much younger. But a lot has changed since then.”

In the women’s draw, top seed Serena Williams trounced Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0, 6-0 - the first ‘double-bagel’ in a U.S. Open quarterfinals since Martina Navratilova did it in 1989.

“I played really good,” Williams said.

“I was just more focused than anything.

I like to believe there is room for improvement.”

Vonn back in Lance Armstrong documentary premieres at Venice action after seven-month injury lay-off Associated Press Writer

Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn is back in action seven months after rupturing her cruciate ligaments in her right knee. The 28-year-old crashed on the opening day of the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Austria in March.

Scans revealed the rupture of the cruciate and medial ligament as well as a fracture of the tibial plateau.

“I’m on the road to Sochi and I’m not slowing down!” she announced on her official Facebook page.

The 2014 Winter Olympics gets under way in March where she will be looking to add the downhill gold she won at the Vancouver Games in 2010 and the bronze she took in the super-G. Vonn made her World Cup debut aged just 16 in 2000 before competing at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah. In 2008, she claimed her first World Cup title to become only the second American woman to lift the trophy.

Her request to compete in a men’s World Cup downhill ski race was rejected by the International Ski Federation (FIS) last year.

VENICE, Italy - Director Alex Gibley started filming Lance Armstrong before the cyclist acknowledged doping, and looking back now at the 2009 footage he realizes “there was a lot of material there where he

was just lying to me straight out.”

Gibley was in Venice on Tuesday for the premiere of his film “The Armstrong Lie,” in which he salvaged the 2009 footage meant for a comeback movie and added interviews with Armstrong after the stunning disclosure.

Gibley said that Armstrong “to some extent, is always a curator of his own myth and his own story” and once he realized that people no longer idolize him the same way “I think he wanted to spin it.” Still, Gibley maintains that Armstrong “was more honest” in the later interviews.

FILE - This Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 file photo provided by Harpo Studios Inc., shows talk-show host Oprah Winfrey interviewing cyclist Lance Armstrong during taping for the show “Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive” in Austin, Texas.

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Ohio man who held 3 women captive commits suicide Associated Press Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man who held three women captive in his home for nearly a decade before one escaped and alerted authorities has been found dead and is believed to have committed suicide, a prison official said.

Ariel Castro, 53, was found hanging in his cell around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, located south of Columbus in central Ohio, JoEllen Smith, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction spokeswoman, said early Wednesday.

Prison medical staff performed CPR before Castro was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 10:50 p.m.

He was in protective custody because of the notoriety of his case, meaning he was checked every 30 minutes, but was not on suicide watch, Smith said. She said suicide watch entails constant observation.

Castro was also watched closely in Cuyahoga County Jail in the several weeks after his arrest and before his case was resolved by a guilty plea, with logs noting his activity every 10 minutes. He was taken off county jail suicide watch in early June after authorities determined he was not a suicide risk.

Castro’s attorneys tried unsuccessfully to have a psychological examination of Castro done at the Cuyahoga County Jail, where Castro was housed before he was turned over to state authorities following his conviction, his attorney, Jaye Schlachet, told The Associated Press early Wednesday. Schlachet said he could not immediately comment further.

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Supporters of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning hold up banners and signs as they protest outside of the gates at Fort Meade, Md., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, before a sentencing hearing in Manning’s court martial.

WikiLeaks’ Assange leads offbeat race to Australia polls

From WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange to a larger-than-life billionaire who is rebuilding the Titanic, the Australian election boasts a cast of unlikely candidates who are shaking up the political scene.

When Australians go to the polls on Saturday, a mandatory exercise for all adults, they will have 1,717 candidates from more than 50 parties to choose from.

They include the usual sprinkling of former sports stars, farright fringe groups and everything from the Animal Justice Party to the Smokers’ Rights Party and The No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics Party.

From Ecuador’s embassy in London, the Australian-born Assange leads a party that hopes to bring “transparency, accountability and justice” and potentially become a global movement.

Assange, who has been living inside the embassy since June

2012 as he fights extradition from Britain to Sweden, has been unable to campaign Down Under but has got into the spirit Sporting a blond mullet wig -short on top but long in the back -- and with Australian rock star John Farnham’s 1986 hit “You’re the Voice” playing, Assange sings of making things “leak so we can get much bolder”.

The WikiLeaks Party, the lyrics say, is “the light that the world’s demanding, make it bright and make things clear”.

The 42-year-old, who cofounded the whistleblowing WikiLeaks website which went on to dump hundreds of thousands of US military and diplomatic docu-

ments online, says his chance of winning a seat in the upper house Senate was promising.

“There’s many Australians who support us,” his father John Shipton, who helped form the party, told AFP at a recent Sydney fundraiser.

“The Senate of Australia is one of the world’s finest political institutions. It’s a house of review and has, despite the two major parties trying to fill it up with cabbage heads from time to time, had an excellent influence on politics generally.

“So we wish to extend that influence... and bring accountability and transparency and thus justice to issues.”

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From page 1 There is no need to be studied further if the results have been infeasible,” said Gus Parta doubling as Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Faction in the Bali House.

This politician from Mengwi, Badung, added if the decree was not revoked, the seriousness and commitment of the Governor Pastika to keep Bali should be questioned because the decree could give investor an opportunity to continue the reclamation plan. “We are concerned there will be another effort of the investor if the decree is not revoked. The governor must be decisive, does not fool around,” he protested.

Ketut Mandia also urged in order the Decree No.1727 was revoked. The PDI- P politician also confirmed the Benoa Bay reclamation plan should be completely closed and there should not be hidden efforts. “We the people of Bali ask the reclamation plan to be terminated. Moreover, it has been strengthened by the results of the feasibility study by the Udayana University declaring it infeasible for reclamation. Then, we in the Bali House re-affirm in order the reclamation can be totally closed. The decree on the feasibility study should be revoked,” he said.

He also asked the governor of Bali to be high-minded to discontinue the reclamation plan and not provide any opportunities for investors. “We are reprimand the governor to totally terminate the reclamation, not to bob up and down. There must be no other permission,” affirmed the politician from Klungkung.

Besides, he encouraged the House through institutionally to urge the Governor Pastika to revoke the Decree No.1727. “The House is collective and collegial. Then, let’s talk about it in the House to urge the governor in order to revoke the decree. Thus, the study is no longer required,” he said.

But, when the people’s aspirations were ignored and the result of feasibility study of the Udayana University was ignored by Governor Pastika, Mandia let the people of Bali judge how the commitment of the Governor of Bali to Balinese people was. “We will make coordination with the governor and ask what benchmarks he applies for resuming the study. Even, if the decree is revoked and the feasibility study is resumed by force, we will convey to the public that it is the decision of the governor and let the people judge,” he said.

Regarding the allegation on bribery and money rain related to the reclamation with a total of IDR 5.5 billion afflicting a number of individual members of the House, Mandia invited the legal enforcement officers and the Bali Attorney to examine and investigate it. “We encourage the authorities of law enforcement to investigate the allegations of bribery,” he concluded. (kmb29)

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INDONESIA Indonesia urges US to provide clarity on stimulus Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s finance minister has called on the US Federal Reserve to provide more clarity about when it will wind down its stimulus programme, in an interview published Wednesday.

Southeast Asia’s biggest economy and other emerging markets have been hit by huge outflows of foreign cash since May when the Fed first signalled it may taper off the $85 billion a month bondbuying programme.

Finance Minister Chatib Basri told the Financial Times newspaper there was a lack of “transparency about the process” as the US central bank moves towards reducing the stimulus.

“People are guessing that the Fed will do the tapering in September.

But we’re not very sure,” the minister added, stressing it was hard for Jakarta to formulate policy given the uncertainty.

His comments came ahead of a

G20 summit in Russia this week, where the deteriorating economic fortunes of emerging markets are expected to figure prominently.

The Fed’s easy money policy fuelled an investment spree in developing countries as investors looked for better returns, but the capital flows have now started to dry up as the US economy shows signs of strengthening.

And among countries to suffer the most are those with big current account deficits, such as Indonesia.

Data released this week showed the country’s trade deficit unexpectedly hit a record high in July, underscoring the challenge facing policymakers.

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People walk in front of a billboard of a new store at a mall in Jakarta, September 4, 2013.

As Indonesia’s economy boomed in recent years, its retailers had a simple formula: open more stores. That strategy is now haunting them as the rupiah currency tumbles, inflation accelerates, interest rates rise and growth slows. The country’s three biggest retailers are in their weakest cash position since the 2008 global financial crisis, just as consumers are tightening their wallets.

TNI to ensure 2014 elections run smoothly Top traffic cop in $18 millionn

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JAKARTA - The new chief of the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI), General Moeldoko, said TNI and all national elements should ensure that next year’s general elections run smoothly, orderly, freely, fairly, and peacefully.

General Moeldoko, who has taken over Admiral Agus Suhartono’s position, here on Wednesday added that the success of the 2014 general elections and the democratic and peaceful succession of national leadership are important.

He also urged all elements in the country to keep TNI and the political space separate to maintain TNI’s neutrality.

“I urge all elements not to drag TNI into the political arena, which could prevent TNI from taking a neutral stand,” he said.

Moeldoko, meanwhile, assured the public that TNI would abide its strategic plans mandated by the former commander.

“TNI will also act effectively and professionally in line with the needs,” he stated.

Former commander Admiral Agus Suhartono mentioned that TNI must maintain its neutrality in the general elections next year and safeguard the event to ensure its smooth and peaceful implementation.

Agus said the TNI culture focuses on cadre building. Transfer of posts is needed to sharpen vision and mission with regard to the implementation of TNI’s main role, he added.

General Moeldoko was inaugurated as the new TNI chief by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the presidential palace last Friday.

graft scandal jailed Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s anti-corruption court jailed the country’s former traffic police chief for 10 years on Tuesday after he built up an $18 million empire by accepting enormous bribes.

The sentencing of Djoko Susilo brings to an end a dramatic case that has captivated Indonesia, and is a major victory for anti-graft investigators battling against the odds in one of the world’s most corrupt countries.

Susilo reportedly earned a humble police salary of $1,000 a month -- but the country’s anti-graft agency seized assets from him, including houses, cars and even petrol kiosks, worth 200 billion rupiah (around $18 million).

After taking several hours to read the 3,000page indictment against Susilo, a five-judge panel unanimously found him guilty of corruption and money laundering.

“It was clear to the panel he had committed acts of corruption,” said Judge Anwar, who goes by one name, as the sentence was handed down after the verdict was announced.

Susilo was also ordered to pay a fine of 500 million rupiah ($45,000) at the end of the lengthy trial, which started in April.

Prosecutors had sought an 18-year jail term and a one-billion-rupiah fine.

The case began with the discovery that a tender for driving simulators in 2011 had been rigged, with Susilo accused of syphoning off 32 billion rupiah from the failed project.

Police initially sought to protect Susilo by refusing to let the anti-graft commission, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), handle the case.

But they were finally forced to hand the case over -- and the anti-corruption agency quickly discovered a vast empire built on the back of corrupt payments.

The KPK has been granted extraordinary powers to investigate the rich and powerful in Indonesia, ranked 118th most corrupt country in the world in a 176-nation index compiled by Transparency International.

The commission has helped put senior officials and powerful businesspeople behind bars, in the process winning the fervent support of ordinary Indonesians, many of whom live in grinding poverty.

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China’s PM stresses ASEAN trade, downplays rows Agence France-Presse

BEIJING - China’s trade with Southeast Asia could more than double to $1 trillion by 2020, Premier Li Keqiang told regional leaders, downplaying simmering territorial disputes and stressing their “common destiny”, state media reported Wednesday.

Li called for an upgraded version of the free trade deal between the two sides and insisted that “disruptive factors” should not get in the way of regional cooperation, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Trade has grown sixfold over the past decade to $400 billion in 2012 between China and the 10member Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), it said.

But Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea -- believed to sit atop vast deposits of oil and natural gas -- even waters close to the coasts of its neighbours, and has been increasingly assertive over the issue in recent years.

Li downplayed the disputes while addressing the 10th ChinaASEAN Expo and business and investment summit in the southern city of Nanning, reiterating Chinese calls for dialogue.

“We have also noticed that there exist some disruptive factors in the region that are against stability and development, but they are not mainstream,” he said according to a transcript of his speech carried by Xinhua.

“The Chinese side maintains that the South China Sea disputes are not an issue between China and the ASEAN, and they should not and will not affect the overall China-ASEAN cooperation.”

“China’s new government will... more firmly and effectively build a community of common destiny to share peace and prosperity,” he said, adding that China and ASEAN “have the power to create a ‘diamond decade’ in the future”.

ASEAN members Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei have often overlapping claims to parts of the South China Sea, and Taiwan also claims it all.

The dispute has rumbled on for

decades, but Beijing’s actions to support its claim in recent years have raised concerns with its neighbours, particularly Hanoi and Manila.

China rejects international arbitration, preferring to deal with the issue on a one-to-one basis while maintaining it has sole territorial rights.

Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung was present at the trade fair, but Philippines president Benigno Aquino did not attend after Chinese authorities imposed conditions on the trip, Manila said, signalling they were related to the territorial row.

The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of laying concrete blocks on Scarborough Shoal, a small group of reefs and rocky outcrops within its territory in the sea.

After years of resistance China has agreed to meet ASEAN members later this month in the eastern city of Suzhou to discuss a “code of conduct” for the waters, meant as an upgrade from a 2002 non-binding “declaration of conduct”.

In Nanning, Li also briefly expressed willingness to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as a way to boost trade.

Beijing has not supported the US-led initiative -- which is seen as a trade framework meant to exclude China -- but the staterun China Daily reported in July that authorities were becoming “positive” to it.

China is willing to “discuss exchanges and interactions with frameworks such as the TransPacific Partnership Agreement,” Li said in his speech Tuesday.

ASEAN includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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This Jan. 6, 2012 file photo shows a Kodak factory in Rochester, N.Y. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, a federal judge approved Kodak’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection.

Kodak says it emerges from bankruptcy with tech focus Agence France-Presse

NEW YORK CITY - A slimmed-down Kodak announced Tuesday that it had emerged from bankruptcy protection and would specialize in technology focused on imaging for businesses.

Kodak, during the 20-month bankruptcy reorganization, divested many of its most iconic businesses, including its retail film products, its photography paper products and some 105,000 kiosks worldwide.

The assets went to the UK Kodak Pension Plan, its largest creditor.

“We have emerged as a technology company serving imaging for business markets -- including packaging, functional printing, graphic communications and professional services,” said Kodak chief executive Antonio Perez in a statement.

“We are setting a trajectory for profitable growth,” Perez said. “We have the right technology at the right time as printing markets increasingly transition to digital.”

A New York bankruptcy court had approved Kodak’s reorganization plan on August 20, but the company said at the time it still had some final steps before exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Kodak said Tuesday it had completed the spinoff of assets to the UK Kodak Pension Plan, closed an agreement for $695 million in financing and obtained $406 million in new equity investments from unsecured creditors.

Kodak filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors in January 2012, after 131 years in business, as the company fell behind rivals in digital photography.

The Rochester, New York-based company, started in 1892, led the way in popularizing the cameras, film, slide projectors and home videos that preserved the memories of generations of Americans and others around the world.

Kodak was among the early developers of digital imaging, but lost ground to rivals as the company failed to adapt its business lines.

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Bali, Yogyakarta to represent Indonesia in Ramayana Festival 2013

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DENPASAR - Bali and Yogyakarta Provinces will represent Indonesia in the International Ramayana Festival 2013 in Yogyakarta from September 7 to 9.

“In addition to Indonesia as the host, there are a total of ten participating countries in the event such as India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam,” the professor of Indonesian Arts Insitute (ISI) Denpasar, Kadek Suartaya, said here on Wednesday.

In the event, Bali entourage will be represented by Purna Gianyar Dance Studio, led by I Made Sidia.

There are about 200 artists who join the Bali arts entourage to attend the international event, which is divided into three activities including the Ramayana dance art drama show, the Ramayana ethos seminar and a number of workshops.

Suartaya, who also will act as puppet master during the Ramayana dance art drama show, said that in the show Bali to carry the “Putri Cinta Mustika Bumi” theme.

The show, scheduled to lasted 30 minutes, is nicely laid out with good preparation during the story telling of how after the Goddess Sinta freed by thousands

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of monkeys from the clutches of Rahwana.

After nearly a year under the grip of Rahwana in Alengka, Goddess Sinta’s husband Srirama wanted to test her sanctity by making a bonfire.

Goddess Sinta prove her sanctity by plunging throw herself into the midst of the bonfire’s huge blaze, however she was not injured at all, even her face shine brighter.

Sri Rama who saw Goddess Sinta out of the fire without any injuries was stunned by his wife’s sincerity and love.

The show involving about 200 artists including kids, adult and elderly while also to be filled with Semara Dana Gamelan instruments and glongs blaganjur.

Meanwhile the show properties, including some wooden horses and ogoh-ogoh scheduled to departed early in a big truck.

Suartaya added that the Bali arts entourage gets the chance of their performance on the last day, before the closing ceremony on Monday.

A tiger cub is held by a zookeeper at a Bali zoo in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.

The tiger was born on Aug. 22.

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A woman playing the Ramayana story using shadow play puppets. Bali and Yogyakarta Provinces will represent Indonesia in the International Ramayana Festival 2013 in Yogyakarta from September 7 to 9.

Bali welcomes new white tiger cub Antara

GIANYAR - A white tiger of the Panthera Tigris species was born at the Bali Zoo in Gianyar, Bali Province, bringing the total count of Bengal Tigers owned by the nine-hectarewide zoo to 16.

Spokesperson for Bali Zoo Emma Kristiana Chandra said here on Wednesday that the white tiger cub is the eighth generation of female white tiger Kartini (10 years) and male Bengala tiger Buntung (9.5 years).

The white tiger cub, named O’ne, was born last week under normal confinement conditions and weighs 1.8 kilograms.

The tiger cub weighs 2.9 kilograms and is 60 centimenters long.

“The baby is healthy and growing well. He is being fed his mother’s milk. The mother has been placed in a control cage so she can receive intensive care from a vet,” Chandra said.

While she is lactating, the mother tiger’s daily diet will be enhanced for more nutrition, with the addition of vitamins and an extra kilogram of chicken meat.

“The zoo is very attentive to the animals and has been making efforts to meet the requirements of attending to the animals’ welfare,” Chandra stated, adding that the birth of the Bengala tiger was proof of the zoo’s commitment to preserving the endangered species.

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Soybean expensive

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking to John Daniszewski, the Associated Press’s Senior Managing Editor for International News, during an AP interview at Putin’s Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Tofu and tempeh makers stop production on September 9 to 11 Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Soybean price soaring up to IDR 9,350 per kilogram started hitting the tempeh and tofu employers. As an impact, the employers agreed not to do production for three days on September 9 to September 11.

“As per the circular of the Central Executive of the Indonesia Tempeh and Tofu Producers Association Cooperative (Gakoptindo), we will threaten to make a national strike as an effort to demand the government to stabilize the price of soybean.

This activity will certainly affect the availability of tempeh in the market,” said Chairman of the Indonesia Tempeh and Tofu Entrepreneur Cooperative (KOPTI) of Bali, Haji Sutrisno, when contacted in Denpasar, Tuesday (Sep 3).

Further, he said the strike was an attempt of the tofu and tempeh makers so that the government was willing to hear their three demands, namely immediately reducing and stabilizing the price of soybean, realizing soybean self-sufficiency and implementing the Presidential Decree No.32/2013 on the assignment to the Logistic Agency (Bulog) to secure the price and distribution of soybean.

“At least, when the Logistic Agency handles the procurement of soybeans, the supply of this commodity in the market will be constantly secure and has stable prices,” he explained.

He said that his party had been working with local Logistic Agency to procure the soybean ingredient for tofu and tempeh employers in this region. However, the Logistic Agency could not import soybeans because it remained to wait for the permit from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Admittedly, the procurement of soybeans, including the imports, had been handled by private sector, so the price met the dollar exchange rate. “All this time, 85 percent of soybean necessity as the ingredient for making tofu in Bali depends on the import, while only 15 percent is supplied by local product,” he explained.

When contacted in a separate place, the Chief of Logistic Agency for Bali Regional Division, Gede Rempiana, said his agency was ready to cooperate with Kopti Bali, especially in the procurement of soybean according to the required needs.

However, described Rempiana, his party was still waiting for the import. “We are still waiting for the import because the Logistic Agency physically has no stock. When the import is coming, we will be able to make sure if the soybean need can be met according to the needs. In essence, the central office has had an MOU with the Gakoptindo for soybean need,” he explained.

Related to soybean import, the Head of Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali recognized the import supply of the soybean commodity could still be met. In other words, there was no scarcity. “Although the price of soybean import commodity surges higher due to the influence of the rising exchange rate of dollar, the supply does not face scarcity,” he said. (kmb28)

The water crisis often happen in most area in Karangasem IBP/File

Water crisis

Residents at Kubu sell cows to buy water Amlapura (Bali Post)—

Residents of Kubu, especially farmers and cattle raisers, like at Juntal Kaja, Kubu, habitually sell their cow ahead of dry season and water crisis.

It aims to reduce the number of cattle, so as not to burden because the price of water is expensive.

One of the local farmers, Ni Gede Putu, said in Karangasem on Tuesday (Sep 3) that since last August she and the people in her village began to face clean water crisis. It happened because the water basin for holding rainwater supply was dry. Some other basin did not contain water and broke because of the heat of the sun, so the concrete water basin leaked and could no longer be used.

She admitted to have sold a cow.

Similarly, it was not hers, but was obtained from sharecropping, where

she took care of the cow and she got a sharing profit in return. Besides, she also confessed to have raised the cow by sharecropping for two years, and the profits she got after deducted with the price of calf was IDR 2.5 million.

Thus, the profit was divided into two with the cow owner.

Another told that local residents at Kubu sold their cow every year. Adult cattle were sold ahead of dry season to avoid cows from becoming thin due to crisis of drinking water and fodder was

hard to find in the barren area. After selling the cattle, it was then followed by the purchase of calf, while the remaining money was used to pay off debt and daily necessities including the purchase of clean water. Residents at Juntal Kaja purchased clean water at IDR 100,000 per tank truck, depending on the distance passed through.

Ni Putu Gede is a woman from Bangli. She admitted to be surprised because at her home village in Bangli formerly retained plenty of water, even she had to dispose the excessive water.

But when married to Kubu, she even faced water crisis and was difficult to get water for bathing. She was forced to use water efficiently for bathing and only used two dippers of water for each bathing. (013)

Prior to be visited by contestants of beauty pageant

Besakih tourist object still managed separately

Amlapura (Bali Post)—

A legislator in the Karangasem House, Wayan Sekep Aryana, deplored on Tuesday (Sep 3) the management of Besakih tourist attraction because so far it was still carried out partially. The management that had not been integrated into a single operation through a governing body, for example, caused the chaotic condition.

He added it had caused the tour guides and tourists to be often treated uncomfortably when mak-

ing a visit to Besakih. For example, there were some protests related to blackmail, loss of motorcycle helmet at parking lot or hawkers that often forced visitors to buy goods on offer.

According to Sekep from Sukaluwih, Selat, it was required an integrated management like the governing body managing the tourist attraction of Tanah Lot, Tabanan. Management of tourist object through a governing body had been implemented at Tanah Lot and it was very comfortable. Visi-

tors bought admission ticket at IDR 50,000 including all services such as parking service and tourist taxes or levies. All this time, the management at Besakih still operated independently where Transportation Agency stopped visitors’ vehicle at parking ticket booth. Afterward, the officers of the Tourism and Art Office collected tourist taxes at its ticket booth, then the visitor’s vehicle was stopped again, at least the driver would stop and drop to pay levies. In addition, there were also people offering sarong and shawl,

so that it looked very complicated.

“It gives an impression that visitors are complicated and feel uncomfortable. This must be eliminated. If it has been managed by an integrated governing body, the income will be clear. Necessarily, the Besakih tourist attraction can give significant contribution to local government and village. As has been known, the tourist arrival at Besakih is busy enough lately and will increase,” said Sekep.

The governing body, he said, could be cooperated with third

parties. However, though the governing body had long become a discourse, so far the ‘baby’ of the governing body had not been born.

He claimed not to understand what the problem was, whether there was a personal interest causing it to be overextended, so that the governing body was not established yet. “If it is managed by an integrated body, the House can make a regional bylaw so the contribution will be clear, what percent will be allocated for the government and the governing body,” said Sekep. (013)

Putin softer over Syria, Obama gains support for strike

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Associated Press Writer

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday struck a more conciliatory tone ahead of this week’s G20 summit, saying Moscow would take “decisive” action if the West proved who used chemical weapons in Syria.

Putin’s comments came as US lawmakers begin rallying behind President Barack Obama’s plan to launch military strikes against Syria over a suspected poison gas attack outside Damascus that killed hundreds.

And as Obama seeks to cobble together an international coalition to back his plans for military intervention, France was Wednesday to hold an emergency parliamentary debate on the Syrian crisis.

Putin, in an interview apparently aimed at presenting a more

pragmatic face to the world ahead of the G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, said he did not exclude Russia agreeing to US-led military strikes if it was proven Syria’s regime had carried out the August 21 attack.

But, he told state-run Channel One television, the West still needed to put forward watertight proof of the circumstances of the attack, which some Russian officials have blamed on rebels.

If there was clear proof of what weapons were used and who used them, Russia “will be ready to act

in the most decisive and serious way,” Putin said. Asked whether Russia would agree with US-led military strikes if it was proven that the Syrian regime had carried out the attack, Putin replied: “I do not exclude that.”

But he said it would be unacceptable for the West to go ahead with military action against the regime of Bashar al-Assad without the assent of the UN Security Council, where Russia has veto-wielding permanent membership.

Since the start of the Syrian conflict, the United States has frequently lamented Moscow’s support for President Bashar al-Assad and its decision to block any UN Security Council action to censure him or to use military action against his regime.

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China’s Li stresses ASEAN trade, downplays rows

China’s trade with Southeast Asia could more than double to $1 trillion by 2020, Premier Li Keqiang told regional leaders, downplaying simmering territorial disputes and stressing their “common destiny”, state media reported Wednesday.

Li called for an upgraded version of the free trade deal between the two sides and insisted that “disruptive factors” should not get in the way of regional cooperation, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Trade has grown sixfold over the past decade to $400 billion in 2012 between China and the 10member Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), it said.

But Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea -- believed to sit atop vast deposits of oil and natural gas -- even waters close to the coasts of its neighbours, and has been increasingly assertive over the issue in recent years.

Li downplayed the disputes while addressing the 10th ChinaASEAN Expo and business and investment summit in the southern city of Nanning, reiterating Chinese calls for dialogue.

“We have also noticed that

there exist some disruptive factors in the region that are against stability and development, but they are not mainstream,” he said according to a transcript of his speech carried by Xinhua.

“The Chinese side maintains that the South China Sea disputes are not an issue between China and the ASEAN, and they should not and will not affect the overall China-ASEAN cooperation.” “China’s new government will... more firmly and effectively build a community of common destiny to share peace and prosperity,” he said, adding that China and ASEAN “have the power to create a ‘diamond decade’ in the future”.

ASEAN members Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei have often overlapping claims to parts of the South China Sea, and Taiwan also claims it all.

The dispute has rumbled on for decades, but Beijing’s actions to support its claim in recent years have raised concerns with its neighbours, particularly Hanoi and Manila. China rejects international arbitration, preferring to deal with the issue on a one-toone basis while maintaining it has sole territorial rights.

AP Photo/Adrian Bradshaw, Pool

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, right, poses with Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Towichukchaikul at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.

Syria is said to be hiding weapons, moving troops Associated Press Writer

BEIRUT - As the Obama administration tries to prod Congress into backing armed action against Syria, the regime in Damascus is hiding military hardware and shifting troops out of bases into civilian areas.

Politically, President Bashar Assad has gone on the offensive, warning in a rare interview with Western media that any military action against Syria could spark a regional war.

If the U.S. undertakes missile

strikes, Assad’s reaction could have a major effect on the trajectory of Syria’s civil war. Neighboring countries could get dragged into a wider conflict, or it could be back to business as usual for a crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 100,000 people over 2½ years.

The main Western-backed opposition group says that during the buildup last week to what seemed like an imminent U.S. attack, the army moved troops as well as rocket launchers, artillery and other heavy

weapons into residential neighborhoods in cities nationwide. Three Damascus residents, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, confirmed such movements.

One man said two members of the elite Republican Guards broke into an empty house he owns and showed him an official document stating they were authorized to do so because Syria is at war. A woman in another area said soldiers moved into a school next to her house.

A U.S. official confirmed there

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are indications that the Syrian regime is taking steps to move some of its military equipment and bolster protection for defense facilities.

The official, who was not authorized to discuss intelligence matters and spoke on condition of anonymity, said that at this point, the U.S. has the information it needs to maintain a good handle on what the regime is doing to prepare.

The trend inside Syria is likely to continue in the coming days now that the regime has won a reprieve

with President Barack Obama’s decision to seek congressional approval for military action.

“The Syrian regime knows there are 30-40 potential targets for U.S. airstrikes, and they have had ample time to prepare,” said Hisham Jaber, a retired Lebanese army general and director of the Middle East Center for Studies and Political Research in Beirut. “Half of them, if not more, have been evacuated, moved or camouflaged. This is the natural thing to do.”

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Hackers find weaknesses in car computer systems

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To enhance Bali’s tourism sector Antara

Associated Press Writer

DETROIT (AP) — As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what’s to stop a hacker from taking over yours?

In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car’s brakes at freeway speeds, jerk the steering wheel and even shut down the engine — all from their laptop computers.

The hackers are publicizing their work to reveal vulnerabilities present in a growing number of car computers. All cars and trucks contain anywhere from 20 to 70 computers. They control everything from the brakes to acceleration to the windows, and are connected to an internal network. A few hackers have recently managed to find their way into these intricate networks.

In one case, a pair of hackers manipulated two cars by plugging a laptop into a port beneath the dashboard where mechanics connect their computers to search for problems. Scarier yet, another group took control of a car’s computers through cellular telephone and Bluetooth connections, the compact disc player and even the tire pressure monitoring system. To be sure, the “hackers” involved were well-intentioned computer security experts, and it took both groups months to break into the computers. And there have been no real-world cases of a hacker remotely taking over a car. But experts say high-tech hijackings will get easier as automakers give them full Internet access and add computer-controlled safety devices that take over driving duties, such as braking or steering, in emergencies.

Another possibility: A tech-savvy thief could unlock the doors and drive off with your vehicle.

“The more technology they add to the vehicle, the more opportunities there are for that to be abused for nefarious purposes,” says Rich Mogull, CEO of Phoenix-based Securosis, a security research firm. “Anything with a computer chip in it is vulnerable, history keeps showing us.”

In the last 25 years, automakers have gradually computerized functions such as steering, braking, accelerating and shifting. Electronic gas pedal position sensors, for instance, are more reliable than the old throttle cables. Electronic parts also reduce weight and help cars use less gasoline. The networks of little computers inside today’s cars are fertile ground for hackers.

Charlie Miller, a St. Louis-based security engineer for Twitter, and fellow hacker Chris Valasek, director of intelligence at a Pittsburgh computer security consulting firm, maneuvered their way into the computer systems of a 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Ford Escape through a port used by mechanics.

“We could control steering, braking, acceleration to a certain extent, seat belts, lights, horn, speedometer, gas gauge,” said Valasek.

The two used a federal grant to expose the vulnerability of car computers. Even with their expertise, it took them nine months to get in.

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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2010 file photo, master diagnostic technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass.

DENPASAR - The world beauty contest “Miss World 2013” in Bali Province can help enhance the island’s tourism sector.

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Black columns of smoke rise from heavy shelling in the Jobar neighborhood, east of Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013.

Experts: Don’t bomb chemical weapon sites in Syria Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON — You simply can’t safely bomb a chemical weapon storehouse into oblivion, experts say. That’s why they say the United States is probably targeting something other than Syria’s nerve agents.

But now there is concern that bombing other sites could accidentally release dangerous chemical weapons that the U.S. military didn’t know were there because they’ve lost track of some of the suspected nerve agents.

Bombing stockpiles of chemical weapons — purposely or accidentally — would likely kill nearby civilians in an accidental nerve agent release, create a long-lasting environmental catastrophe or both, five experts told The Associated Press. That’s because under ideal conditions — and conditions wouldn’t be ideal in Syria — explosives would leave at least 20 to 30 percent of the poison in lethal form.

“If you drop a conventional munition on a storage facility containing unknown chemical agents — and we don’t know exactly what is where in the Syrian arsenal — some of those agents will be neutralized and some will be spread,” said Daryl Kim-

ball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, a nonprofit that focuses on all types of weaponry.

“You are not going to destroy all of them.”

“It’s a classic case of the cure being worse than the disease,” Kimball said. He said some of the suspected storage sites are in or near major Syrian cities like Damascus, Homs and Hama. Those cities have a combined population of well over 2 million people.

When asked if there is any way to ensure complete destruction of the nerve agents without going in with soldiers, seizing the chemicals and burning them in a special processing plant, Ralf Trapp, a French chemical weapons consultant and longtime expert in the field, said simply: “Not really.”

Trapp said to incinerate the chemicals properly, temperatures have to get as hot as 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Experts also say weather factors —

especially wind and heat — even time of day, what chemicals are stored, how much of it is around and how strong the building is all are factors in what kind of inadvertent damage could come from a bombing.

There is one precedent for bombing a chemical weapons storehouse.

In 1991, during the first Persian Gulf War, the U.S. bombed Bunker 13 in Al Muthanna, Iraq. Officials figured it contained 2,500 artillery rockets filled with sarin, the same nerve gas suspected in Syria. More than two decades later the site is so contaminated no one goes near it even now.

That bunker is a special problem for inspectors because “an entry into the bunker would expose personnel to explosive, chemical and physical hazards,” says a 2012 report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which implements the international chemical weapons convention.

“We hope the event can have a positive impact on Bali’s tourism revenue,” said Chief of Bali Provincial Tourism Sub-official Ida Bagus Kade Subikshu here on Wednesday.

He said several improvements have been made in terms of accommodation, food, and transportation.

Besides, 130 Miss World contestants who visit a number of tourism sites on the island also become a free promotion for Bali’s tourism sector.

All the beautiful and talented contestants are scheduled to visit Tanah Lot in Tabanan, Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in Jimbaran, Bali Safari in Gianyar, and Pura Besakih of Karangasem.

Subikshu said the committee has coordinated with local government, including temple officers and villagers, for the contestants’ visit to Pura Besakih.

“The temple will be one of the tremendous attractions for the contestants. They will wear polite clothes relating to the local tradition when coming to the temple, “ he said.

The contestants will follow quarantine period in Bali until September 14, 2013. The final competition will be held in Bogor of W Java Province on September 28, 2013.

Subikshu expected the international event can contribute to the short and long term of the tourism development in Bali which known as a barometer for Indonesia tourism.

He hopes the total of tourist arrival also increase due to Miss World 2013 held in Bali.

The Statistic Center Agency of Bali noted the increase at 7.11 percent of the number of tourist arrivals January-July 2013 period that reached 1.79 million, compared to the same period the previous year.

Contestants of Miss World 2013 beauty contest arrived in Bali Island since September, 2. The world beauty contest “Miss World 2013” in Bali Province can help enhance the island’s tourism sector.

Police on full alert before Miss World 2013 Antara

MANGUPURA - Badung police called on the people to not be provoked by the threat of certain parties who rejected the organizing of the Miss World 2013 beauty contest in Bali.

“The Badung District police are now

guarding a number of strategic locations used by outsiders coming to Bali such as the Gilimanuk ferry port,” Badung Police Resort Public Relations Head Adj. Sr Comr I Made Dina said here on Tuesday.

He said that police hoped the people would not be provoked by the threat the

security conditions in the tourist resort island would not be disturbed.

“We should remain on alert and maintain security and peace for us all while supporting efforts to develop the province’s tourism sector,” she said.

Made Dina said the regional government of Bali was determined to made

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Hindu activists held a rally to support the Miss world 2013 program that will be taking place on September, 8 in Bali Island. Badung police called on the people to not be provoked by the threat of certain parties who rejected the organizing of the Miss World 2013 beauty contest in Bali.

the beauty pageant contest a success because it had positive impact on Bali’s tourism and Indonesia in general.

The Badung District police will make every effort to anticipate the threat to abort the beauty pageant contest, she said.

“We are doing intensive checks in several strategic locations such as in bus terminals and rented houses,” Made Dina said.

Police also assigned a number of intelligence officers to monitor developments in a number of crowded areas and tourist spots.

The Miss World contest has drawn criticism from the hard-line Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the more moderate Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI).An MUI official said the group opposed the event because exposing a woman’s body violated Islamic teachings. He said the decision by contest organizers to exclude the traditional bikini contest did not overcome the problem as contestants will still be required to wear tight dresses that showed their curves.

The FPI has also vowed to disrupt the event, which is scheduled to include a gathering in Bali before the main ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Sentul International Convention Center in Bogor, West Java.In the meantime, Bali governor I Made Mangku Pastika said on Monday that the planned Miss

World beauty contest on the island later this month would increase the number of forest tourists coming to the island.

“I am convinced that Miss World would give a positive effect to tourism not only in Bali but also in Indonesia in general. This is an international event.

They certainly will follow rules in the region that would be used for the event,” he said.

Regarding Islam Defenders’Front’s efforts to abort the beauty pageant, which it considers as too much the governor said “what is their reason, which part that they are against. Miss World does not show pornography. They come here according to rules.”

He said the participants are like foreigners who come to the island for a conference. This event will also bring financial benefit to Bali and so why it must be made into a problem, he said.

“What is wrong with Miss World.

They will also promote Bali. They will also follow customs and respect cultural traditions in Bali. They will respect ethics, customs and traditions effective in Bali,” he said.

He said the event would not bring any losses for Bali as well as Indonesia but on the other hand it would even bring much benefit for Bali and Indonesia.“For Bali it would become free promotion. There will be economic benefit with regard to its tourism promotion aspect,” he said.

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Gang of foreigner villa burglary arrested Denpasar (Bali Post)—

The waste that overload the final disposal place

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Landfill overloaded

Waste spills onto ex-compost plant Negara (Bali Post)—

Landfill (TPA) at Peh, Kaliakah village, Negara, has now been completely overloaded. Even, the land of the ex-compost plant is forced to be annexed to accommodate the growing number of waste. Approximately, the land spreading across one hectare for landfill has now run out and the waste has piled up.

As observation on Tuesday (Sep 3), the location of landfill next to the compost plant was not sufficient for the waste. To prevent the waste from spilling onto the road, any waste coming into to the landfill was piled on the other waste. Thus, it looked to mount. Meanwhile, the courtyard of the compost plant was once used to accommodate the waste.

According to local residents, some time ago the waste had to be temporarily placed in the compost plant because the excavator used to remove was out of order. After the heavy equipment was back into operation, the waste was removed to the backyard of the plant.

“Previously, the waste was temporarily placed in the plant yard because the landfill has been full. Now, the waste

has been cleaned up and shifted to the rear,” said one of the residents met at the location.

Vacant land at the rear of the compost plant looked to have been full of waste. According to information, the area of the plant was actually used for the expansion of the landfill.

However, considering the compost plant was more effective and did not require a lot of land, the onehectare land was eventually used for compost plant. In the implementation, production of the plant did not run properly. Finally, the plant was dormant to date.

Then, the plant looked like a dead plant with rusty machines and did not work. Similarly, the cars, heavy equipment as well as the office building

managed by the regional enterprise (Perusda) were no longer in use.

In the plant yard could be seen the remnants of waste after shifted to the back. Now, hundreds of cubic meters of waste piled up in the back yard of the ex-compost plant.

Spokesperson of Jembrana government, Suherman, said the landfill at Peh, Kaliakah, could not indeed be expanded. Actually, there were plans to expand it, but could not due to getting hampered by new regulations.

The initial solution was to optimize the existing waste disposals. Related to the ex-compost plant, despite belonging to Perusda, the assets remained to belong to local government. Therefore, it could be taken advantage to put waste in the area. (kmb26)

Four culprits of the villa burglary respectively with initials RM, AG, LO and AS were arrested by Criminal Detective Unit of the Northern Kuta Police on Monday (Sep 2). The four culprits were arrested after they were found burglarizing a villa inhabited by Maurizio from Italy on Jalan Merta Nadi Kerobokan, Northern Kuta. One of the culprits had a duel with the victim until they were finally arrested in turns.

Previously, the four culprits from Kalimantan and Makassar, South Sulawesi, had targeted the victim’s villa around 7:00 p.m. They made surveillance by observing the movements of the victim. Incidentally, the victim went out of the villa due to an interest. “The victim went out of the villa. Well, it was the right time for them to get into the villa area. Even, two culprits had entered the villa, while the other two were at the entrance,” the source told last Tuesday.

Apparently, the culprits estimated the victim left the villa for long time.

However, their prediction missed and only within a few minutes the victim arrived back. How surprised the victim was when seeing two strangers at the entrance. When seeing the victim, the two culprits ran away. “The victim rushed into the villa. Inside, he was more surprised when seeing two other culprits,” he said.

The source having the name unpublished in the paper explained that when seeing both strangers, the victim tried to fight back. One of the culprits could be held by the victim, while another could escape. Well, at that time the victim and the culprit (with initials RM—Ed) fought in the villa. Incidentally, there were people passing around and the victim cried for help, then the people gave a help. “At the same time, police officer also passed,” he said.

With the help of residents and police, RB could be captured. Subsequently, he was taken to Northern Kuta Police station for interrogation. Based on confession of RM, the existence of the other three culprits could be found at 8:00 p.m. at an inn in Kuta. Ultimately they could be arrested and had been detained in Northern Kuta Police. “We are still investigating the case. Later, the case will be released,” said Chief of Criminal Detective Unit of the Northern Kuta Police, Dewa Anom, Tuesday. (kmb21)

Tourist resort sterilized from beggars

Gianyar (Bali Post)—

Appearance of the tourist resorts in Gianyar with the operation of beggars drew the attention of the Gianyar Public Order Officers. Moreover, some international events will be held in Bali. Gianyar as a tourist destination does not want if its image will be tarnished by the presence of beggars in the tourist region.

On Tuesday (Aug 3), a total of 26 beggars were disciplined through the operation of the Gianyar Public Order Officer. Moreover, the presence of beggars in Ubud tourist resort was often complained by visitors. They often forced tourists to give alms. Those beggars dominated by women and children were directly taken to the office of the Public Order Officer to be given training before handed over to Social Services and repatriated to their home village.

The Head of the Gianyar Public Order Officer, Gde Daging, said the beggars were arrested around the Ubud tourist resort. The operation was performed based on complaints of residents and tourists because they were considered to have been disturbing the comfort.

Dozens of beggars arrested were mostly from Pedahan and Munti Gunung, Karangasem. Even, they were frequent beggars that previously had even been arrested. Based on data of the beggar disciplined, the presence of beggars this year from January to July increased in number. From six times of inspection, it had been captured 149 beggars. Meanwhile, the inspection made in 2012 could arrest 157 beggars in 11 times of inspection. Then, on the same day, the Public Order Officers also dismantled about 70 pieces of misplaced and unlicensed banners. (kmb16)

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Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence IBP

SANUR – As a particularly noteworthy achievement, Archipelago International’s Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur has received the Certificate of Excellence 2013 from TripAdvisor – an award that is based entirely on the experiences and satisfaction of the guests.

Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence is awarded to hotels that have consistently earned travelers praise on the TripAdvisor website, whilst maintaining an overall star-rating of four or above. These honest, impartial evaluations are testament to the outstanding hospitality and popularity of the Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur, proving a following of contented, delighted guests.

Enveloped by graceful gardens, the Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur feature 7 private pool villas in a choice of one, two and three bedroom configurations. The property also comprises of 12 sophisticated suites which afford large private terraces and luxurious jacuzzi tubs. Each suite and villa is entirely private and self contained, allowing guests total relaxation for their honeymoon or retreat with their family or friends.

Paying homage to Balinese traditions, the villas and suites are built, furnished and decorated in a Balinese style, topped off with a modern-minimalist edge. Local timber, tiles, fabrics and artifacts meet large outdoor living areas, stocked with all of the contemporary comforts necessary to ensure guests experience a relaxed and memorable stay.

Nestled on the coastal stretch of Sanur’s white sand beach just 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the location of Kamuela Villas & Suites Sanur enjoys the best of both worlds. Set aside from the frantic vibes of Kuta and Seminyak, whilst avoiding the snoozy ambience of Nusa Dua and the Bukit Uluwatu, many consider Sanur to be ‘just right’, offering the perfect balance between urban living and a secluded getaway.

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Calendar Event for August 24 through September 28, 2013 24 Aug Purnama Sasih Kawulu & Tumpek Landep Pura Mutering Jagat Dalem Sidakarya Desa Adat Sidakarya Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel-Pedungan Denpasar Selatan Pura Agung Pasek Tangguntiti Kaler Tabanan Pura Agung Pasek Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Tangkas Kediri Tabanan Pura Kerta Banyuninng Barat Buleleng Pura Dalem Tenggaling -Sengguan Singapadu Pura Kawitan Wangbang Pinatih Peguyangan Singaraja Pura Bujangga Waisnawa Tegalcangkring Tabanan Pura Taman Desa Bubunan Seririt Buleleng Pura Penataran Pande Dalem Batur Jati Banjar Pandean Mengwi Pura Dalem Pingit Banjar Tarokaja Tegalalang Pura Dadia Pasek Gelgel-Gobleg Desa Selat Sukasada Buleleng Pura Ida Ratu Pande Besakih Pura Penataran Agung Pinatih Tulikup Banjar Menak Tulikup Gianyar Pura Penataran Pande Kusamba-Klungkung Pura Kumuda Saraswati Ubud Pamerajan Alit Ubud Pura Batur Arya “Warih Kepaon” Cengolo Sudimara Tabanan Pura Dalem Majapahit Banjar Denuma Kukuh Marga Tabanan Pura Dalem batur Bangli Pura Buana Kawan Besakih Pura Ida Ratu Pasek Besakih Pura Dalem Suci Desa Dukuh Sidemen Karangasem 25 Aug Hari Redite Umanis Ukir Sanggah Gede Dukuh Segening Tegal Tugu Gianyar

28 Aug Buda Wage Ukir Pura Pejenengan Kawitan Arya Tauman Banjar Jelantik Kuri Batu Desa Tojan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pasar Agung Besakih (Alit) Besakih Pura Pasek bendesa Pasar Badung Legian Kuta Pura Gede Gunugn Agung D u k u h Munggu Badung Hyang Agung Pura Ibuwanasari Tegal Pura Puseh, Desa di Bebablang Bangli Pura Dalem Peruncak Badung Pura Pasek Bendesa Hyang Selat Kerobokan Badung Pura Kereban Langit Desa Sading Mengwi Badung Pemerajan Sareng Kangin Baleran Ubud 3 Sep Anggarkasih Kulantir Pura Penataran Tangkas Sukawati Pura Dalem Lagan Bebalang Bangli Pura Puseh Lembeng Ketewel Sukawati Pura Pasek Gelgel Penulisan Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Gaduh Sanding Pura Dalem Gandamayu Klungkung Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Banjar Tarokaja Tegalalang 4 Sep Tilem Sasih Karo Banjar Pasek Tangkas Pasekan Kaler Tabanan Pura Gaduh Benoh Ubung Denpasar 8 Sep Redite Keliwon Tulu Pura Dalem Alas Harum Banjar Tegal Kepuh Kediri Tabanan 9 Sep Soma Umanis Tulu Pura Puseh Bale Agung Ubung Kupang Penebel Tabanan Pura Kawitan Sakula Gotra Pasung Grigih Banjar Tegal Kepuh Kaba kaba

Kediri Tabanan Pura Paibon Tangkas Kori Agung Ceningan Kangin Lembongan Pura Batu Medeg Besakih Pura Penataran Agung Penatih banjar saba 11 Sep Buda Pon Tulu Pura Catur Buana Sanding Tampaksiring 12 Sep Wrespati Wage Tolu Pura Peninjoan Besakih 18 Sep Buda Kliwon Gumbreg Pura Pasek Gelgel kukuh Marga Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Dukuh Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mambang Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Puseh, Desa Guwang Sukawati Pura Dalem Setra Batu Nanggul Desa Swana Nusa Penida Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Ketewel 19 Sep Purnama Sasih Ketiga Pura Gunung Sari Lombok Pura Kawitan Arya Gajah Para Tianyar Kubu Karangasem Pura Pedharman Arya Telabah Besakih Pura Bukit Mentik Gunung Lebah Desa Batur kintamani Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Salahin Desa Suwat Gianyar 25 Sep Buda Paing Wariga Pura Pasek Gaduh Kayubihi Bangli 28 Sep Hari Tumpek Uduh Pura puseh, desa Desa Batuan Sukawati Pura Pasek Bendesa Desa Kekeran Mengwi Pura Manik Mas Besakih

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

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

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

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

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

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Balinese people held a rally against reclamation plan at Benoa Bay. Results of the feasibility study made by the LPPM team of the Udayana University stating the Benoa Bay reclamation infeasible is expected to become a reference for the Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, to close and terminate the Benoa Bay reclamation plan and there must be no similar studies at the location.

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This comic book image provided by Dark Horse Comics shows characters C-3PO, right, and R2-D2 from “The Star Wars,” from the eight-issue mini-series, a 1974 first draft by George Lucas that turned into the popular film.

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Associated Press Writer

A young, idealistic rebel from a desert planet seeks to fight an unjust, tyrannical emperor with a space station capable of destroying planets.

“Star Wars” the 1977 film? Not quite.

Try “The Star Wars,” the 1974 first draft

by George Lucas that, ultimately, turned into the wildly popular film whose cultural resonance remains firmly rooted in popular culture.

Now, starting Wednesday, Dark Horse Comics is bringing the original script to life as an eight-issue mini-series — with Lucas’ blessing — giving fans a different take on characters Darth Vader (no helmet), Luke Skywalker (he’s older and a general), Princess Leia, Han Solo (he’s green), C-3 PO and R2-D2 along with new ones like Anikinn Starkiller and his father, Kane.

Series writer J.W. Rinzler, an executive editor at LucasBooks, called the se-

ries a “once in a lifetime project” and the chance to tell the first story in the “Star Wars” pantheon.

“This is not something you could film,” Rinzler said of the original script and his adaptation of it. “Here’s a giant city and then here’s a giant vista filled with huge spacecraft. (Lucas) was doing his blue sky version of what he wanted to do. He knew this was not going to be filmable.”

The story has its similarities to “Star Wars,” but the differences throughout “The Star Wars” are plentiful and noticeable, Rinzler said, and readers will notice many of them as they explore each page, some big, some small.

“It’s just great when the Jedi break out their lazerswords. Guess what? The storm troopers break out their lazerswords,” he said, noting that in this draft, there are no lightsabers and the Jedi are more akin to Errol Flynn-types than warrior monks.

Artist Mike Mayhew likened the book to a cinematic-inspired vision of “The Magnificent Seven” because it’s a team-oriented story with “each character having a big stake and they’re all connected.”

He also said his artwork, which goes into great detail in showing the characters, the ships, the worlds, gives a nod to conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie, who created the original concept art for the initial film trilogy.

Mayhew said there’s “so much more action, set creatures, such visual candy” in the mini-series.

Sophie Hannah to pen new ‘Agatha Christie’ novel Associated Press Writer

LONDON — Here’s one mystery solved: Sophie Hannah is the crime writer given the formidable and most likely lucrative task of reviving Agatha Christie’s famed detective, Hercule Poirot, in a new novel announced Wednesday.

The joint venture involving Hannah, HarperCollins publishers and the late Christie’s descendants means that Hannah will write the first family-authorized sequel to the works that made Christie the bestselling novelist in history, with more than 2 billion copies sold.

When it comes out next year, the still untitled volume — set in the late 1920s — will be the first new Poirot story to appear since “Curtain” was published 39 years ago. Is the new author feeling the pressure of taking up where the world’s

most successful novelist left off?

Hannah, with eight popular psychological thrillers to her name, claims to be only a little bit fearful.

“The fear stroke adrenaline should help me to produce a better book,” said Hannah, who’s already written a 100-page plot summary complete with the twists and turns associated with Christie’s style. “I’m not scared. I’ve done a very detailed plan that’s been approved. He will certainly be the same Hercule Poirot that’s in all the novels.

I’m not going to give him an interest in windsurfing or scuba diving. But different aspects of his personality may come out.”

Hannah said she has been a disciple of Christie since her father gave her a dogeared copy of “The Body in the Library” when she was 12 or 13.

“I read every word she’d written within a year and I’ve been in love with her work

ever since,” Hannah said. “The main thing is her obvious love of the story and her genius as a storyteller. In the writing, you can feel her relish in the story. She tells stories that are far more imaginative and suspenseful than anyone else.”

Mathew Prichard, Christie’s grandson and chairman of Agatha Christie Ltd., said the decision to authorize a new “Poirot” tale was motivated in part by a belief that it would spur sales of Christie’s existing works, which include 80 crime novels and short story collections and 19 plays.

“Like it or not, publishing thrives on big new titles,” he said. “Although Agatha Christie books have fared remarkably well despite this trend, our publishers said if we broke our rules and had a well-known modern author do something like this, the whole list would benefit.”

Reclamation infeasible

Governor must not force his will

Bali Post

DENPASAR - Results of the feasibility study made by the LPPM team of the Udayana University stating the Benoa Bay reclamation infeasible is expected to become a reference for the Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, to close and terminate the Benoa Bay reclamation plan and there must be no similar studies at the location.

The Bali House also urged the governor to immediately revoke the study permit granted to PT TWBI. Do not let the governor even impose his will to provide the opportunity for another study and smooth the reclamation plan later on. “The results of feasibility study by the Udayana University declared it infeasible for reclamation, so the governor must not force his will.

There must be no other study.

Therefore, the gubernatorial decree on the permit of the study should also be immediately revoked,” said a member of Commission III of the Bali House, Ida Bagus Putu Parta, and a member of Commission IV, Ketut Mandia, in Denpasar.

Both Gus Parta and Mandia appreciated the Udayana University that had performed an objective, neutral

and independent study as well as did not side to the interests of investor but assessed it objectively in appropriate with the facts and the interest of Bali. “We appreciate the Udayana University that has reviewed objectively. By rights, the academicians of the Udayana University should act honestly. If it is not feasible for reclamation, say no. Do not say yes just because the study is the request of investor,” said Mandia.

“Thank you for the Udayana University for the objective assessment and it’s able to protect Bali. I’m proud that Bali has the Udayana University, in the future the Udayana University should not get involved in selling Bali,” said Gus Parta.

He added the result of feasibility study by the Udayana University should be made a guideline and noticed by the Governor of Bali in making policies related to the reclamation plan so the results of the study were ruled out. On that account, he urged Governor Pastika to immediately revoke the decree of the Governor of Bali No.1727/01-B/Hk/2013 dated August 16 on the Permit of Feasibility Study on the Utilization, Development and Management Plan of Benoa Bay Waters granted to PT TWBI. Moreover, the revocation of recommendation of the Bali House No.660/14278/DPRD dated December 20, 2012 supported the executive to follow-up the study by

the LPPM of the Udayana University related to the making of buffer island against tsunami.

“Results of the feasibility study by the Udayana University has declared infeasible for the reclamation at Benoa Bay because it belongs to a conservation area, the Recommendation of Bali House No.660 has also been revoked. Thus, it was no need for further studies related to the reclamation plan because the rules do not allow the reclamation at the location. Then, the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 must be revoked if the governor genuinely has no intention to give an opportunity to investor to undertake the reclamation.

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