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Rihanna gets out the vote in US

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WASHINGTON - Rihanna wants Americans to work, work, work, work, work -- on getting registered to vote.

Lady Gaga

The 30-year-old Barbados-born pop singer -who has residency in America but cannot vote herself -- took to Instagram to urge her fans to sign up before deadline for November’s midterm elections.

“GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Who is awake this morning? And who’s woke?” she asked her 65 million followers.

“You have 1 job today and that is to properly register to vote,” RiRi wrote, alongside a chart of the voter registration deadlines in each of the 50 states.

She said Tuesday was the deadline to register in 14 states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

“Go to Vote.org to register and to double and triple check that you are properly registered!”

Rihanna’s plea came a few days after fellow pop diva Taylor Swift made a similar request.

Kamari Guthrie of Vote.org told Buzzfeed News that voter registrations have surged since Swift’s Instagram post.

Vote.org had received 65,000 registrations within the 24 hours after Swift’s message, more than the 56,669 recorded in the entire month of August,” Guthrie said. (afp)

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Gaga, Serena Williams, Styles and Gucci star to host Met gala

NEW YORK - Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, Harry Styles and Gucci’s star designer Alessandro Michele will co-chair next year’s Met Gala with Anna Wintour, museum officials said Tuesday.

Organized every year by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Gala is a fundraising dinner for its Costume Institute.

It is run by Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, whose influence is such that the space dedicated to the Costume Institute since 2014 has been called the Anna Wintour Costume Center.

Trading shrewdly on her name, the high priestess of fashion has managed to turn the event into a can’t-miss collision of the creative world from fashion to film to theater to TV to sport -- and anyone ready to pay for the 30,000-dollar ticket.

The theme of the May 6, 2019 Gala will be camp style, as defined by US writer Susan Sontag.

“Camp’s disruptive nature and subversion of modern aesthetic values has often been trivialized, but this exhibition will reveal its profound influence on both high art and popular culture,” said Max Hollein, director of The Met. (afp)

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Indonesia to press for policy coordination at IMF-World Bank meetings

NUSA DUA - Indonesia plans to use meetings between global finance ministers and central bank chiefs on the island of Bali this week to push for more clarity on the path of interest rates in advanced countries, the country’s central bank governor said on Monday.

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Indonesia and some other emerging economies have been hit hard as investors cut their risk appetite for assets amid a rise in U.S. interest rates and an intensifying trade war between Beijing and Washington.

Indonesia, which is hosting the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, expects talks to cover rising U.S. interest rates, as well as the global trade war and its impact on emerging markets, Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo

told a news conference.

“We will voice the interest of Indonesia in the context so that global economic recovery can be more balanced, there can be more clarity on the path of rising interest rates in advanced economies and a resolution for rising tension in global trade,” Warjiyo said.

He called for more policy coordination and harmonization between countries so that emerging markets can lead global growth alongside a recovery in the U.S.

economy.

The Indonesian rupiah IDR=ID has weakened around 10 percent so far this year, touching its lowest in over 20 years on Monday at 15,245 to the dollar before recovering slightly.

Bank Indonesia has raised interest rates five times since mid-May, while the government has lifted import taxes and delayed infrastructure projects to curb imports.

Authorities have said they are willing to accept slightly lower

economic growth to stabilize the market.

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, a former managing director of the World Bank, defended multilateral gatherings like the IMF-World Bank meetings and said they were a way for global policy makers to build understanding.

“I don’t underestimate meetings like this, although it is often hard to communicate these things easily.

But if we don’t participate and we don’t present our actual problems, each country will go in their own direction and this can create danger,” she said, speaking alongside

Warjiyo.

“Each country basically cares for its own domestic problems before looking after the world’s, but if we communicate often, people will know that one country’s policy can have a spillover dimension.” (afp) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http:// radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.

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Use of Balinese scripts in public facilities, Writing remains wrong

Vice President M Jusuf Kalla pays a working visit to Bali

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JAKARTA- Vice President M Jusuf Kalla paid a working visit to Bali, on Wednesday among other things for a dialog on Disaster Risk Insurance and Financing. Kalla is also expected to attend a dinner organized by the US-Indonesia Society on the resort island.

He departed from Halim Perdanakusumah in East Jakarta on Wednesday morning, and greeted

by Bali Governor Wayan Koster upon his arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali.

From the airport, he proceeded to Trans Resort Bali Hotel to offi-

ciate a launch of CNBC economic news channel.

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani will greet Kalla in the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) where the vice president will deliver a keynote address in the dialog.

During his stay in Bali, Kalla is

also expected to meet Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank leaders.

He is scheduled to return to Jakarta in the evening after attending a dinner hosted by the US -Indonesian Society, together with US Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph RI Donovan. (ant)

SEMARAPURA - The use of Balinese script in public facilities has been implemented in Klungkung district according to the Regulation of Bali Governor No. 80/2018 concerning the Protection and Utilization of Balinese Language, Scripts and Literature.

However, behind the writing there is still something wrong, not in accordance with the script writing rules.

Some are even wrong in writing abbreviations. For example, it happens to the signboard of the PKK’s Secretariat, the Motivator Team of Klungkung District and the Dharma Wanita Unit. Similar mistakes also happened to the signboard of the regent’s office, precisely northwards of the Klungkung Culture, Youth and Sports Agency.

Klungkung Regional Secretary, I Gede Putu Winastra, said the writing was carried out in a short time without the support of clear guidelines. It was suspected to be the cause of the mistakes. District government immediately conducted an evaluation by involving relevant agencies. “We have short time for preparation. This will be evaluated. If necessary, we establish a team,” he said on Monday (Oct. 8).

Coordinator of Balinese Language Extension of Klungkung, I Wayan Arta Diptha, said the district government did not involve him in the writing. He also mentioned that according to the monitoring and information received, there were a number of erroneous writings, not in accordance with the script writing rules. “Actually, in my opinion, there are still many wrong things.

For instance, the word ‘kabupaten (district)’ remains to use ordinary /ba/ (unaspirated consonant) and ordinary /u/ suku diacritics and has not applied yet the /bha/ kembang or aspirated consonant along with the /u/ suku ilut diacritics,” he explained.

In order not to continue, he planned to coordinate directly with the regent of Klungkung to jointly make repairs before the writing is done permanently. “We plan to coordinate this matter,” he said. Apart from this mistake, this

man from Tegak village, Klungkung subdistrict, highly appreciated to the breakthroughs made by the government, both the province of Bali and the district. “Most importantly, there is an enthusiasm to start. We can fix the matter of mistake,” he added.

Meanwhile, Coordinator of the Balinese Language Extension of Bali Province, I Nyoman Suka Ardiasa, hoped the post-launching will be carried out immediately, so that by 2019 all writings are in accordance with the rules. “There remains enough time for improvement. We hope that after using permanent writing, there will be no mistakes,” he said.

Contrastingly, a member of the Klungkung House of Representatives, I Gde Artison Andarawata, hoped the use of Balinese script, especially in Klungkung district does not only chime in. In other words, it only lasts for a few months and immediately dims. “This has already been raised. However, after that it then dimmed again. Now, it should not chime in. If necessary, this can be echoed more widely,” he said.

Not only that, this son of the late painting maestro, Nyoman Gunarsa, also asked the district government to pay more attention to other cultures more seriously, one of them is the dance. He assessed the necessity to make an inventory of the arts so that it can be made into a regional icon.

“Especially for the Culture Agency, I dare to say there is no serious movement to awaken culture. It remains to just wait for information from the community. For preservation, it is necessary to raise the art studios. Many can be found in Klungkung. Create something that can be an icon. Today, Klungkung is still called the Serombotan Land (the land of assorted vegetables in spicy sauces). It’s very small,” he said.

Klungkung district formerly becoming the center of the Bali’s kingdom in ancient times, according to him, must be at the forefront in terms of the art and cultural preservations. (kmb45)

IMF-WB meetings use Indonesian internet network: Minister

NUSA DUA - The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank (IMF-WB) Group held in Bali utilize internet network using cloud computing, Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara stated.

“They see the network in Indonesia

is so good that they use cloud computing and need not bring server from the US,” he noted here on Tuesday.

At the earlier annual meetings, the IMF-WB committee removed their server to the host country, as the network was not good at that time, he remarked.

The internet speed during the IMF-WB annual meetings reaches an average of 800 megabits per second, which is relatively high, he noted. Internet connection can be accessed through a wireless network or cable or LAN, one of which is installed in the journal-

ists` special rooms in BICC Westin, Nusa Dua, he stated.

Three weeks before the world forum kicked off, state telecommunication operator PT Telkom, as a service provider, had conducted a speed test along with an IMF-WB team, he revealed.

Telkom is providing high-speed

internet of up to 40 gigabits per second to support the IMF-WB annual meetings.

Telkom Enterprise Director Dian Rachmawan remarked earlier that the high-speed internet connection is equipped with security firewall. (ant)

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Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center Introduces the New Director of Sales & Marketing

Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center is very pleased to introduce to you the new Director of Sales & Marketing, Ririn Setyowati Low. A passionate Indonesian hotelier who was born and raised in Bali has an inspiring and wellrounded 22 years record in various management and operational roles within the hospitality industry combined with other service oriented related industries. She brings an impressive resume with over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry including;

Sales & Marketing, Hotel Operations, Hotel pre-opening, Restaurant Operations, and Restaurants pre-opening, she have had many years of experience in Sales & Marketing, and followed as a Top Managerial for the past years. You wouldn’t find many people who know the business from all of the major aspects like Ririn does.

Prior to her appointment, an alumna of InterStudi, with a Diploma Degree in Secretarial Academy, Ririn spent 3 years as a Corporate General Manager for an Award winning Alchemy Bali – Alchemy Restaurant and Alchemy Holistic Clinic

with key expertise including and not limited to; Financial and management, Food & Beverages, Guest Service, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing Communications.

In her spare time, Ririn prefers to read any kind of books. She is passionate about travel and experiencing unique destinations with her husband and two adorable children.

“We are delighted to welcome Ririn on board and look forward to her enhancing the performance of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center especially in key account management, acquiring new business, and increasing market share. Ririn has proven herself to be a Top Managerial, having spent the past many years spearheading the two different industries.“ Said Sony Bambang Suryo, General Manager of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

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Weed worse for teen brains than alcohol, study finds

MANGUPURA — Global gender gap report stated that gender inequality can hamper the economy. Therefore, women’s empowerment needs to be done because the multiplier effect is quite high.

Adolescents who begin using marijuana regularly may suffer lasting repercussions in their thinking ability, according to scientists at the University of Montreal.

The study, published Wednesday in the American Journal of Psychiatry, followed over 3,800 adolescents from 31 Montreal-area schools over four years. The teens, who started participating in the study when they were 13, agreed to provide annual reports of how frequently they used marijuana and alcohol. They also took computerbased cognitive tests that measured recall memory, perceptual reasoning, inhibition and short-term memory.

To get a more honest account of their marijuana and alcohol consumption, students were assured that parents and teachers would not have access to the information — unless there was an imminent safety risk. The study concluded that marijuana had a more damaging effect on teenagers’ long-term cognitive abilities than alcohol. Even after students reported stopping marijuana, their cognition did not improve.

“Cannabis causes cognitive impairment and delayed cognitive development in adolescents,” Patricia Conrad, the lead author and professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal, told NBC News. “This study focuses on the neuropsychological effects of cannabis. We think it’s important because it is linked to how someone functions in life.”

It’s not the first research to find that cannabis use may be harmful to teen brains.

In a study published in JAMA Psychiatry in June, University of Pennsylvania scientists analyzed 69 studies involving younger cannabis users. They discovered that young people who used marijuana frequently were more likely to have slightly lower scores on tests of memory, learning new information, and higher-level thinking involving problem solving and processing information — compared to non-users.

More research is needed to determine how and why the brain is affected by early marijuana use, scientists say. But the longer-term social implications of marijuana use in teens are more well known.

In 2014, The Lancet Psychiatry famously reported that teens who smoke marijuana daily are 60 percent less likely to graduate from high school or college than those who never use — and seven times more likely to attempt suicide.

And a 2017 study led by Josiane Bourque and colleagues at the University of Montreal suggests that a link between frequent marijuana use in adolescence and psychotic symptoms may be largely caused by depression.

According to data provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens, about 5.9 percent of 12th graders reported daily use of marijuana in 2017, up from 5.1 percent in 2007.

Amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a report last year opposing medical IBP/net and recreational marijuana use for kids. Currently, nine states and the A teenager smokes marijuana out of a bong outside the Senate building in Mexico City on April District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. (IBP/net) 20, 2017.

Salmonella outbreak from eggs sickens 38 The eggs were sold primarily in retail stores and restaurants in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

The cartons have “best if used by” dates of July 25 to Oct. 3, 2018. A list of stores where they were sold is at the Food and Drug Administration website.

Salmonella cases have been reported in Colorado, Montana, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama. Twenty-four new cases have been reported since Sept. 10,

when the CDC issued its first report on the outbreak.

The CDC advises consumers to return any Gravel Ridge Farms eggs to the store where purchased or throw them out, even if some of the eggs were eaten and no one has gotten sick.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Most people recover without treatment.

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Gender inequality inhibits the economy

TEEN brains are more vulnerable to the effects of marijuana than alcohol, a new study finds.

ALABAMA - A salmonella outbreak caused by infected eggs has sickened 38 people in seven states since mid-June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Ten people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.

Tests have traced the infections to eggs sold by Gravel Ridge Farms of Cullman, Alabama, which had issued a recall on Sept. 8, the CDC said Tuesday.

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Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani

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This was revealed in the panel discussion on Empowering Women at Workplace organized by the IMF in the IMF-WBG Annual Meeting 2018 on Tuesday (Oct. 9) at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Westin, Nusa Dua, Bali.

Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani, stated that without the assistance of policies that can ease the burden on women, echoing the gender equality in the workforce will be very difficult.

Sri Mulyani explained that women’s contributions provide benefits for families, the economy and the community. In Indonesia, there is no prohibition for women from working, but there is still a patriarchal view amidst the society. Besides, women are still considered as the second source of income seeker for families.

Many young women are very excited when they start working. However, they will have to stop working when getting married, pregnant and giving birth. Taking care of the household is considered as the main task of women. They must play the role as mother, and domestic work is borne to women.

“In our institution, Ministry of Finance, we show off best practices and already received awards because we have provided various facilities for women workers, such as nursing rooms and day care center. By that way, we help reduce the feeling of burden on women workers,” said Sri Mulyani.

This panel discussion was held to highlight gender inequality which has resulted in impediments to the development potential of the country, the economy and even companies, in the face of current challenges.

“There is a stereotype that women are weak in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences. Actually, I have found their academic scores were high at college, but the challenge is how they can survive when they enter the workforce,” she said.

So, it is necessary to make the office eco-friendly to women. Women can work comfortably and show all the potentials they have. “Without the assistance of policies that can ease the burden on women, echoing gender equality in the workforce will be very difficult,” she affirmed.

Another speaker, IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, highlighted that currently we are facing a high-tech era that have a significant influence on the presence of women in the workforce. This effect does not happen because women are minority, but because they work in the field of the automated work. So, technology can result in a big risk to the number of jobs filled by women.

In harmony with her opinion, Executive Secretary of the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe, stated it is very important to protect women and what they do with their ideas and with whom they want to do so. By that way, women can develop and further enhance the role of their intellectual ideas. (kmb42)

31 world skydivers enlivens WTP declaration

MANGUPURA — A total of 31 skydivers participated in the declaration of the World Tourism Park (WTP) on Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Renon. They were chosen to enliven the declaration in accordance with the philosophy of the World Tourism Park carried by the WTP Foundation. “By skydiving we can see the beauty of Indonesia from the air. Skydivers from various countries come to Bali to support Indonesia as a World Tourism Park,” said Daniel Kumendong, Founder and CEO of the World Tourism Park Foundation.

He added that in this declaration is also promoted 45 superior natural tourism potentials from 34 provinces in Indonesia. Of the 45 tourism potentials, 9 tourist attractions are chosen to become the icons of the World Tourism Park. Some natural tourism potentials such as the Anambas Islands, Seribu Islands, Derawan Islands, Lake

Toba, Kelimutu Lake, Weh Island, Morotai Island, and Komodo Island are promoted. Besides, there are also Mount Krakatau, Mount Tengger, Mount Merapi, Ujung Kulon as well as the Musi River.

“After the declaration, I hope that each regional leader will promote their natural tourism potentials. By that way, each region has the independence to manage its tourism,” said Daniel.

Currently, he revealed there are many tourism potentials in Indonesia that are not owned by other countries.

This is what makes Indonesia worthy of being a World Tourism Park. At this time, Indonesia is the only World Tourism Park that is not found in other countries. “What the world has, there must be in Indonesia. Conversely, what Indonesia has, it does not necessarily exist in other countries,” he said.

Furthermore, Daniel stated that Bali is chosen as the place of the declaration because the Island of the Gods has indeed been widely known by world tourists. “People know that Bali and the world community are more familiar with Bali than Indonesia. We also deliberately chose Puputan Square to declare as having a historic field where the past Indonesian fighters fought desperately to free the Motherland from the hands of the invaders,” he continued.

Meanwhile, Naila Novaranti and professional skydivers as supporters of the event and participants of the declaration together with the regional leaders such as the governor revealed that most skydivers already have owned Security Clearance (SC) to prepare for the declaration. They are representatives from several countries such as Britain, the United States,

Ireland, Spain, Venezuela, Canada and Italy.

“Actually, there are so many people wishing to participate in this skydiving action but the quota from the organizers is very limited. So, we

have to limit the participants to only 30 skydivers and 12 other crew members that will be prepared to make demonstrations in the air,” said Naila Novaranti, the Ambassador of the WTP Forum Air Tourism. (kmb23)

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A total of 31 skydivers participated in the declaration of the World Tourism Park (WTP) on Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Renon.

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Hong Kong will ‘fearlessly take action’ against independence talk

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New geothermal exploration efforts are underway in the Philippines, a nation that has some of the world’s largest untapped sources of volcanic heat.

The Regional Security and Evacuation Taskforce is also ready with its defense system to provide security assurance.

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To guarantee security, defense system of TNI alerted

DENPASAR - Entering the second day of the implementation of the IMF-WB Annual Meeting 2018, delegates also remain to arrive in Nusa Dua. The Regional Security and Evacuation Taskforce is also ready with its defense system to provide security assurance.

Spokesperson of the IX/Udayana Military Region, Jonny Harianto, stated on Tuesday (Oct. 9) the Indonesian Military (TNI) defense equipment is deployed in order the event implementation would be safe, smooth, comfortable and successful.

“In accordance with the directions given by the Chief of General

Staff of the Indonesian Military (TNI), Vice Admiral Dr. Didit Herdiawan Ashaf, as joint commander of the security of the IMF-WB Annual Meeting 2018, the security of all lines is carried out by land, sea and air,” he said.

The defense equipment is alerted intensively in the coastal or waters of Bali. At least, 10 units of TNI-owned

warships are deployed under the leadership of Sub-Commander of Marine Taskforce to carry out insulation in the waters of Bali and surrounding areas. Likewise, the Air Taskforce deploys dozens of helicopters from the Indonesian Air Force, the Indonesian Navy and the Indonesian Army, National Police and National SAR Agency (Basarnas) are prepared

to secure the airspace of Bali and its surroundings. Besides, air patrol has been carried out intensively according to the schedule. From the land element, thousands of motorcycles and cars from all related elements are alerted to carry out the escort for the delegates in a number of locations, including the deployment of combat vehicles as TNI defense equipment.

“At the harbors such as Padangbai and Gilimanuk, the security has also been tightened, especially for passengers entering from Java

and Lombok,” said the Regional Military Spokesperson.

In addition, safeguards are also carried out at local crossings and traditional ports. “Tight security does not mean to be excessive and frightening. However, in the sense that it is inseparable from the procedures having been established, where the officers should be polite and friendly, and remain guarded and not leave local customs and culture,” said Colonel Jonny. (kmb36)

Monitor plastic waste reduction

DLHK holds monitoring and evaluation to modern stores

DENPASAR - In order to support the implementation of Presidential Regulation No. 97/2017 concerning national policies and strategies for waste management and similar types of household waste as an effort to support the reduction of the use of plastic waste by 30 percent in 2025, Denpasar municipality issued a circular Number: 658/2529 / DLHK in 2018 regarding the efforts to reduce plastic use in Denpasar City.

At this time, to ensure the maximum implementation of the circular, the Denpasar Environment

Agency (DLHK) on Tuesday (Oct. 9) carried out a coaching, monitoring and evaluation targeting all modern stores and shopping centers in Denpasar scheduled to take place until October 25.

The Secretary of the Denpasar Environment Agency, I.B. Putra Wirabawa, when confirmed stated the Denpasar municipality provides full support in the effort to shore up the national programs to reduce plastic use in Denpasar City. So, the national program in realizing the reduction of plastic waste by 30 percent can be realized in 2025.

“At the moment, we already have a circular as a reference in reducing the use of plastic waste in Denpasar City,” he explained.

Further, he said that with the existence of the circular, all modern stores and shopping centers are expected to gradually disseminate the program to consumers. As a result, in 2019 all modern stores and shopping centers will no longer use plastic bags and other plastic materials.

“This activity aims to ascertain whether all modern stores and shopping centers have implemented the circular properly in an effort

to support the national movement to reduce plastic waste,” he said.

This man familiarly addressed as Gustra added that aside from modern shops and shopping centers, public awareness to help sort waste and utilize the waste bank can be maximized. In addition, to reduce plastic waste, each activity can be dealt with by the use of ecofriendly bags or eco-friendly food packaging.

Additionally, he pointed out that each meeting should reduce the use of plastic materials such as the packaging. He expected that

each agency / company should no longer use plastic bags in daily life, especially in shopping activities and refuses to use plastic bags offered and should use alternative and eco-friendly bags.

“Let us together minimize the use of plastic products from now on. Besides, we urge the government and private institutions / businesses and the public to call on and disseminate to stop the use of plastic products so that it is not impossible in 2025 to be free from plastic waste,” he concluded. (kmb12)

Philippines revs up flagging green energy engine

SANTO TOMAS - Deep below the ancient volcanoes scattered around the Philippines sits a simmering stockpile of intense heat that officials hope will help revive the nation’s sputtering green energy machine.

The Philippines -- thanks to its spot in the Ring of Fire zone of Pacific volcanoes -- has long been one of the world’s top producers of geothermal power, but years of neglect have sent the industry sliding.

Now a surge of new exploration efforts are underway in a nation that has some of the world’s largest untapped sources of volcanic heat, but which relies on coal for half its electricity.

“It’s an exciting development,” Enrique Nunez, the country director for Conservation International, told AFP. “In an environment where coal is king, this is good stuff”.

One of the nation’s freshly upgraded plants, Maibarara, puffs out white steam from shining metal stacks on a jungle-covered hillside about an hour south of Manila.

High-temperature water vapour from the Earth’s red-hot underbelly is piped to the surface where it makes power-producing turbines spin.

“There is no smoke,” said facility manager Paul Elmer Morala. “Only a bit of noise, but our neighbours don’t complain.”

The Philippines was for years the world’s number two, behind the United States, in drilling deep to tap the scorching hot steam.

But as the nation’s economy has

boomed in recent decades, it has opted to feed its needs with cheaper and quicker-to-develop plants that burn fossil fuels. The amount of its power from geothermal sources has stayed relatively constant since 2002, while coal and gas-powered production has nearly tripled.

Early in 2018 the Philippines lost its number two geothermal status, which it had held for over two decades, when Indonesia finished its massive Sarulla project.

That demotion was years in the making for a country which had an initial rush of geothermal exploration in the 1970s and 1980s in response to the world’s first global oil crisis.

Decades of neglect followed until a growing global commitment to slow climate change led to the Philippines passing a law a decade ago to spur renewable energy investments.

- ‘Geothermal is risky’ The Philippine government launched in June a string of new exploration surveys, which comes on top of the roughly 10 contracts the nation has signed in recent years with power companies to drill exploratory wells.

“Of course the target is to increase the existing capacity,” Ariel Fronda, head of the renewables division of

the Philippine energy ministry told AFP. “There is a high degree of interest in renewables in general... Energy has suddenly become an attractive business,” he added.

The Philippines’ seven geothermal fields now supply about 12 percent of the nation’s energy, with a long-term plan to nearly double capacity by 2040.

The Philippines has the fifthlargest geothermal reserves, behind only the United States, Indonesia, Japan and Kenya.

Though nominally free, finding the resource is an expensive enterprise, with exploration wells costing up to $8 million each with no guarantee of success.

“Geothermal is that risky,” said Fronda, with the government requiring at least two wells per private exploration project in order to more accurately estimate the yield of a site.

The effort to stoke up the nation’s geothermal engine largely pre-dates the arrival of President Rodrigo Duterte.

However, last year he created an energy investment council that can greenlight major new projects in 30 days. A geothermal exploration effort is among the four initiatives it has approved. (afp)

HONG KONG - Hong Kong will “fearlessly take action” against independence calls and protect China’s interests, leader Carrie Lam said Wednesday, as concerns grow that the city’s freedoms face an unprecedented challenge from Beijing.

Lam’s annual policy address came as her government stood accused of attacking press freedoms for barring a Financial Times journalist from working in Hong Kong after he chaired a talk by an independence activist at the city’s press club.

Any talk of independence incenses Beijing as President Xi Jinping increasingly emphasises the importance of territorial integrity.

“I will not tolerate any acts that advocate Hong Kong’s independence and threaten the country’s sovereignty, security and development interests,” Lam told legislators in a televised address.

“We will fearlessly take action against such acts according to the law in order to safeguard the interests of the country and Hong Kong.” Before the speech began, pro-democracy lawmakers were escorted from the legislative chamber after shouting “Protect press freedom” and waving placards.

Hong Kong is governed under a semi-autonomous “One Country, Two Systems” set-up, with freedoms unseen on the mainland that are protected by a 50-year agreement made when Britain handed the city back to China in 1997.

But there are serious concerns those rights are under threat.

Lam repeatedly emphasised the notion of “One Country” in her speech and made no reference to freedom of expression and freedom of the press, a departure from last year’s address when she described those rights as “constitutional

bulwarks”.

Lam and her government have refused to explain why the city denied a visa to the FT’s Asia news editor Victor Mallet.

Beijing regularly denies visas to foreign journalists on the mainland but it has not been a tactic used in Hong Kong.

The move has sparked considerable disquiet and anger among the city’s legal, business and media sectors and calls for explanation from governments around the world including Britain and the United States.

Chan’s tiny party has been banned since his press club talk in August on the grounds it is a national security threat, the first such ban since 1997.

Lam said Wednesday the ban was “strong testimony” that the government will use existing laws to suppress independence activism until controversial anti-subversion law Article 23 is introduced.

Article 23 is part of Hong Kong’s mini-constitution but has never been implemented due to public fears it would curtail freedoms.

Lam has long said it is Hong Kong’s constitutional responsibility to introduce the law and said Wednesday the government would continue to “create a favourable social environment” for the legislation. The majority of Wednesday’s speech focused on domestic issues, primarily the city’s pressing housing shortage. Lam pledged to reserve 70 percent of new residential units for public housing, including on artificial islands.

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Legislative Council building ahead of the speech, protesting against a range of issues including pension reform and expensive infrastructure projects.” (afp)

Anthony WALLACE / AFP

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam arrives at a press conference after delivering her annual policy address at the Legislative Council (Legco) in Hong Kong on October 10, 2018.

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Matekap, a Farming Activity Made into Tourist Attraction

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For the people of the Island of Gods, matekap (plowing) by cattle may be an ordinary activity. However, it becomes a tremendous attraction for foreign tourists. They are not only satisfied with capturing through photos, but they also scramble to try it. They are willing to get in touch with mud when trying with local farmers.

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In this Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 photo the ‘United Kingdom’ vessel of the Hanjin shipping company is stevedored at the harbour in Hamburg, Germany. German exports dropped in August over the previous month for the second month in a row in the latest disappointing news about Europe’s largest economy.

German factory production slumps for third straight month

BERLIN - German factory production dropped in August for the third straight month in a disappointing trend for Europe’s largest economy.

The Economy Ministry reported

Monday that industrial production

dropped 0.3 percent over July in numbers adjusted for seasonal and calendar variations.

That followed drops in July of 1.3 percent and June of 0.7

percent.

The ministry on Friday reported that factory orders had risen sharply in August, however, suggesting production should pick up.

ING economist Carsten Brzeski says that while the production numbers “are a clear disappointment... it would still be too premature to dent our optimism.”

UK central bank warns EU of Asian markets cautious after US volatility risk to trillions in contracts

LONDON - The Bank of England has warned the European Union it is running short on time to mitigate disruption in trillions worth of complex financial contracts in the event Britain leaves the 28-nation bloc without a deal.

The bank says in a report that the EU must act to protect against disruption to financial derivatives and insurance contracts as well as the transfer of personal data.

The committee says the “need for authorities to complete mitigating actions is now pressing.”

It is the second warning of its kind. The bank warned in June that the EU needed to do more to prevent Brexit causing havoc in markets.

The bank estimates that unless continuity to existing rules is created, some 41 trillion pounds ($53 trillion) in derivatives contracts face legal uncertainty after Brexit on March 29. (ap)

Asian stocks began Wednesday mixed after a volatile session for US equities and as yields on Treasury bonds retreated from a seven-year peak.

Japanese shares opened higher after four days of losses -- with purchases making up for the higher yen’s dampening impact -- before dropping back into negative territory in mid-morning trade.

“After four days of falling... Japanese shares are in a good place for bargain-hunting buys, even though a higher yen is somewhat weighing on the market,” Yoshihiro Ito, chief strategist at Okasan Online Securi-

ties, said in a commentary.

Hong Kong was up 0.79 percent in morning trading, and Shanghai was up at 0.41 percent, moving back into positive territory for a second day after Monday’s rapid sell-off.

But global markets remained cautious on a number of fronts. US and European markets meandered on Tuesday, with investors nervous after 10-year US Treasury bond yields surged above 3.0 percent and the IMF sounded a cautious note on the global economy.

On Wall Street, the Dow closed down 0.2 percent at 26,430.57

with US shares facing another day of pressure over higher interest rates.

“Markets continued their tenuous voyage through a potholeencumbered landscape, dealing with the fragile US-China relations... and Brexit developments providing more ambiguity,” said Stephen Innes, head of Asia-Pacific trading at OANDA. “It’s no wonder investors have a high level of misgivings.”

The euro was slightly higher against the dollar and the yen as traders refocus on Brexit talks. (afp)

Well, this is the atmosphere of plowing with foreign tourists at Baru village, Marga, Tabanan. In the green paddy field area, tourists can join in the plowing activities to experience the activities of farmers in Bali. When doing it, they are guided by a farmer, so that the cow can pull in accordance with the track. “I do not let them plow alone,” said Ni Putu Supasti, a women farmer offering the plowing attraction.

Tourists wishing to get involved in the plowing activities are firstly invited to sit relaxingly in a simple field hut. Subsequently, they are served with a stamina enhancer drink made of roasted young coconut mixed with egg. They are then given an explanation of the purpose, tools and methods of plowing. After that, tourists are given bamboo steamer-like hat.

At first, the cows are directed to the edge of paddy field, so that tourists can ride on the wooden plow.

After sitting, Ni Putu Supasti then tells her cows to walk. The cows

walk around the fields. Ni Putu Supasti who follows just keeps talking (sort of sign language) to her cows so as to keep going on the track. In mid-track, the cows stop based on the order of Ni Putu Supasti. Tourists are given the opportunity to capture the moment with their camera.

With her husband I Made Suparta (Mr. Risa), she has a specialty to turn tourists into a farmer of her own way. After plowing, tourists are invited to start transplanting paddy traditionally. They are introduced how to the process making paddy grain into rice. Similarly, they are invited to catch fish in small pond,

climbing coconut trees and picking fruits in paddy field.

Ultimately, tourists are taken to visit organic ornamental plants and Rumah Desa, a community activity of ancient Bali, such as ngelawar (preparing Balinese cuisine) and others. According to Supasti, in a day there are always tourists tak-

ing the plowing activity. Yet their amount is uncertain depending on the tourism condition. “There are always tourists wishing to plow every day. They are mostly European tourists as well as those from other countries. Of course, they come with tour guide,” said this mother of two sons. (kmb)

Bali Ogoh-Ogoh Museum, Coming to Preserve Balinese Tradition

Silence Day or Nyepi is a New Year’s celebration for the Hindus all over the world. Various activities are held to celebrate this New Year. Procession of the celebration starts from the melasti or melis or purificatory rite for ritual paraphernalia and sanctified effigies

to source of water such as to the beach is also intended for purifying impurities contained in human and its mind so the implementation of Nyepi Day can run smoothly, until the Ngembak Geni on the following day.

Interestingly, in the series of

Nyepi Day there is Pengrupukan, falling one day before. On this day, people parade ogoh-ogoh or papier máché demon to expel all the bad forces that can affect the course of the Nyepi celebration. Ogoh-ogoh are made in various sizes and paraded around the village.

The activity of parading ogohogoh is a special attraction for tourists coming to Bali. Moreover, the ogoh-ogoh is also a thing that makes tourists amazed at the uniqueness of the arts owned by Bali. It is not enough to see ogohogoh on Pengrupukan Day because Pengrupukan feast only takes place once a year like the Nyepi day.

To relieve the curiosity with the ogoh-ogoh that actually exists only once in a year, in Bali there is now the ogoh-ogoh museum displaying various kinds of ogoh-ogoh. It is the Bali Ogoh-Ogoh Museum.

The museum is a place dedicated to preserving one of the Balinese traditions namely the ogoh-ogoh.

This place displays dozens of ogoh-ogoh from various regions in Bali especially Badung district.

The Ogoh-Ogoh Bali is precisely located on Jalan Ayodhya, Pande hamlet, Mengwi, Badung.

This Balinese ogoh-ogoh museum is located inside the complex of Manusa Yadnya Museum, in the west of the Taman Ayun attraction.

It is clearly visible from the Taman Ayun because in front of it lies a banner that reads the Ogoh-Ogoh Bali Collection.

This attraction is managed by an artist from Mengwi, I Ketut Nuada.

He is a painter inside the compound of the Taman Ayun temple. Besides, he is the first person who had the idea to establish an ogoh-ogoh museum in Bali. For many years, I Ketut Nuada has hunted ogoh-ogoh for collection at this location. Ultimately, after all collections have been obtained, he officially opened the ogoh-ogoh Bali in April 2012.

With the museum, he would

like to introduce more ogoh-ogoh figures to the world community as it cannot be found any time.

However, it can only be found on the Caka New Year’s Eve in the series of Nyepi Day celebration where Balinese people make the ogoh-ogoh. In addition, the ogohogoh is also one of the works of art covering many fields of the art such as sculpture, architecture, painting, decoration, music, dance et cetera.

So, it is considered very important to immortalize some parts of it as an effort to participate in preserving Balinese culture.

Existence of the museum makes the world community more familiar with Balinese culture. At the same time, it is also meant to support the interest and talent of Balinese young generation in the art creativity. Before visiting the Ogoh-Ogoh Bali means you have not completed your travel in Bali.

Here are some collections of the ogoh-ogoh. (kmb)

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Florida girds for ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 hurricane PANAMA CITY - Hurricane Michael swelled to an ‘extremely dangerous’ category four storm as it rumbled toward the Gulf Coast of Florida early Wednesday in what forecasters warned was an unprecedented weather event for the area.

The National Hurricane Center said the storm is now packing maximum wind gusts of 130 mph (210 kilometers), could grow even more and is expected to slam ashore later in the day along the Florida Panhandle or Big Bend area as a “life-threatening event”.

As outer rainbands from the storm began to lash the coast, the center said a monster storm surge of up to 13 feet (four meters) is expected in some areas.

Separately, the National Weather

Service office in the state capital Tallahassee issued a dramatic appeal for people to comply with evacuation orders.

“Hurricane Michael is an unprecedented event and cannot be compared to any of our previous events. Do not risk your life, leave NOW if you were told to do so,” it said.

The hurricane was forecast to make landfall somewhere along the Florida Panhandle -- a fingershaped strip of land on the Gulf of

Mexico -- or the Big Bend, which connects the former to the peninsula jutting south.

The storm was expected to bring hurricane force winds and heavy rainfall, the Miami-based NHC said. It will then move across the southeastern US for another day or so as it heads toward the Atlantic.

The NWS office in Tallahassee said it had searched its historical database for category four hurricanes -- the second highest level on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane

wind scale -- that made landfall in the panhandle and Big Bend and found none. It posted a map of the coast on its tweeter feed.

“This map says it all -- it’s BLANK -- this situation has NEVER happened before,” the office said.

Governor Rick Scott has activated 2,500 members of the National Guard and warned Michael could be the most destructive storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in decades.

President Donald Trump issued an emergency declaration for the state, freeing up federal funds for relief operations and providing the assistance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

“It is imperative that you heed the directions of your State and Local Officials. Please be prepared, be careful and be SAFE!” Trump tweeted.

State officials issued disaster declarations in Alabama and Georgia, both of which are also expected to feel the impact from the storm.

As of 0600 GMT, Michael was about 180 miles (290 kilometers) south of Panama City and moving north at 12 miles per hour (19 kph).

- Flash flood, tornado warnings -

Brendan Smialowski / AFP

People look out to the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Michael approaches October 9, 2018 in Panama City Beach, Florida Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 2 storm with winds over 100 miles per hour on Tuesday as Florida’s governor warned it could bring “total devastation” to parts of the southern US state.

The NHC said some areas of the Florida coast could expect storm surges of nine to 13 feet and as much as a foot of rain.

The heavy rains could cause flash floods, the NHC said, and spawn tornados in northwestern Florida.

About 120,000 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders in Bay County in the panhandle, a low-lying area of beachfront resorts

and retirement communities.

In other areas, residents of mobile homes were urged to leave.

Michael was forecast to have the power to uproot trees, block roads and knock out power for days when it hits Florida. It is expected to weaken as it moves up into the southeastern United States.

Drivers waited in long lines at gas stations and residents hurried to fill sandbags, while tolls were suspended on some roads to aid movement ahead of the storm’s landfall.

“Since 6:00 am it’s been backed up. We’re just now running out of regular (gasoline),” Danny Hess, an employee at a gas station in Panama City, told local WJHG television.

The Carolinas are still recovering from Hurricane Florence, which left dozens dead and is estimated to have caused billions of dollars in damage last month.

It made landfall on the coast as a Category 1 hurricane on September 14 and drenched some parts of the state with 40 inches of rain.

Last year saw a string of catastrophic storms batter the western Atlantic -- including Irma, Maria and Harvey, which caused a recordequaling $125 billion in damage when it flooded the Houston metropolitan area.

Scientists have long warned that global warming will make storms more destructive, and some say the evidence for this may already be visible.

At their most fearsome, these low-pressure weather fronts pack more power than the energy released by the atomic bomb that levelled Hiroshima. (afp)

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Aid groups frustrated as foreign staff told to leave Palu

Indonesia on Tuesday told foreign aid workers their help was not needed in disasterravaged Palu and they should go home, frustrating relief efforts after a quake-tsunami killed more than 2,000 people.

Foreign teams on the ground were told new rules barred them from searching for the dead in hard-hit parts of Palu, where thousands are missing since the September 28 twin disaster.

Indonesia initially refused international help but President Joko Widodo reluctantly agreed to allow in overseas aid once the picture became clearer on Sulawesi island. Foreign aid poured into the ravaged city of Palu where authorities believe 5,000 people could be missing and 200,000 survivors desperately need food, water and other life-saving supplies.

But international search and rescue teams were prevented Tuesday from accessing hard-hit parts of Palu, where thousands are believed to be buried underneath rubble.

Ahmed Bham, from South African charity Gift of the Givers, was told that new rules barred foreign urban search and rescue teams (USAR) from playing any part in retrieving the dead.

They were told “all foreign USAR teams should make their way obviously back to their countries. They don’t need them in Indonesia”, he said. “We’ve got experienced search and rescue

teams here in Indonesia with really specialised equipment. I’d like to use them,” he told AFP in Palu.

Their 27-strong team arrived in Palu three days ago from Johannesburg, but days of delay frustrated their wish to join the search for the dead.

“A lot of days were wasted... where we could have assisted and used our expertise and skill,” Bham said.

“There seemed to be -- I won’t say red-tape -- but it was just like, ‘you can’t work here, you can’t do this, you can’t do that’. It’s something we haven’t experienced in other major disasters like this.”

- ‘They can’t work’ -

Indonesia’s disaster agency issued a set of rules over the weekend instructing international staff to leave Palu, and requiring foreign donations be channelled through local partners.

“The truth is that they have put out a statement saying foreign personnel should be withdrawn,” World Vision Australia chief advocate Tim Costello told Australian broadcaster ABC on Tuesday.

“It is very odd as foreign jour-

nalists are free to walk around and report. This is what’s very strange.”

He said aid was reaching survivors but “it is still, for us who are used to these crises, too slow”.

Bham said most of the international teams he had seen in Palu were at the airport. “They can’t work. They are starting to make their way back to their countries,” he said.

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said no foreign aid workers had been asked to leave Palu yet.

“But in Lombok there were many (asked to leave),” he told reporters Tuesday. A string of earthquakes in Lombok in eastern Indonesia over the summer killed more than 550 people, sparking a major aid response. “The president said we didn’t need foreign aid anymore but they kept coming.”

Getting vital supplies to the affected areas has proved hugely challenging as flights into Palu were limited by its small airport, leaving aid workers facing gruelling overland journeys.

More than 70,000 people have been displaced since the 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami tore through Palu. (afp)

French health watchdog calls for ban on sunbeds PARIS - The French health watchdog Wednesday urged the government to outlaw sunlamps and sunbeds because of the “proven” risk of skin cancer, in line with similar bans already in place in Australia and Brazil.

“We recommend banning all activities linked to artificial tanning, along with ultraviolet sunlamps sold for esthetic purposes, especially those sold on the private market,” Olivier Merckel, an expert at the Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), told AFP. Of 10,722 cases of malignant melanoma -- the deadliest form of skin cancer -- reported in French

adults over age 30 in 2015, 382 could be directly linked to the use of sunbeds and sunlamps, ANSES estimated recently.

Skin specialists, the French academy of medicine, and some politicians have already spoken out in favour of a ban, but the French government has so far opted to merely tighten regulations.

In 2013, it banned people under age 18 from using commercial tanning parlours, and outlawed advertising for them.

A total ban is now needed, according to Merckel.

“Scientific data is growing, there isn’t any doubt any more, we have solid proof, the risk of cancer is

proven, we have figures on the risk to young people, to everyone, so now we’re calling for action from the authorities,” he said.

There is a “proven” link between artificial sunlight and human cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a body of the World Health Organisation, warned as early as 2009.

People under 35 who resort at least once to artificial tanning increase the likelihood of developing skin melanoma by 59 percent, according to ANSES. Brazil banned sunbeds in 2009 and Australia outlawed them in 2015.

Commercial tanning activity

in France has already been halved since 2009, according to the National union of tanning profession-

als which represents some 4,500 tanning parlours in the country. (afp)

MOHD RASFAN / AFP

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France’s health watchdog has called for a ban on sunbeds given a “proven” link to skin cancer.

An Indonesian search and rescue member walks near a collapsed mosque at Perumnas Balaroa village in Palu in Central Sulawesi on October 6, 2018, following the September 28 earthquake and tsunami. The city of Palu on Sulawesi island has been left in ruins after it was hit by a powerful quake and a wall of water which razed whole neighbourhoods to the ground, with the official death toll now 1,571.

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Goa Gajah

A Must-See Historical Site on Tours to Ubud

GIANYAR - Goa Gajah’s name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that it’s a gigantic dwelling full of elephants. Nevertheless, Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ is an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit.

Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometres out of central Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic-filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains.

What’s There?

Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century, built as a spiritual place for meditation. The main grounds are down a flight of steps from the roadside and parking area, which is lined with various art and souvenir shops and refreshment kiosks. Upon reaching the base you will come across a large ‘wantilan’ meeting hall and an assortment of large old stone carvings, some restored to their former full glory. The pool, excavated in 1954, features five out of supposedly seven statues depicting Hindu

angels holding vases that act as waterspouts. Various structures reveal Hindu influences dating back to the 10th century, and some relics feature elements of Buddhism dating even earlier to the 8th century. The cave is shallow; inside are three stone idols each wrapped in red, yellow and black cloths. Black soot lines the cave’s walls as result from the currentday incense burning. Several indentations show where meditating priests once sat. The northern side of the complex is dominantly Buddhist while south across the river it’s mostly Shivaite. At the southern end are beautiful rice fields and small streams that lead to the Petanu River – another natural site entwined in local legends.

Goa Gajah was built on a hillside and as two small streams met here forming a campuhan or ‘river junction’, the site was considered sacred and was built for hermetic meditation and prayers.

What’s in the name?

Even though the site’s name translates into ‘Elephant Cave’, you won’t find any pachyderms here. Various theories suggest the

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Suffering Zverev tames Beijing champ to reach Shanghai last 16

SHANGHAI - Alexander Zverev fought off a cold and the blistering power of Nikoloz Basilashvili at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, calling the Georgian “the hardest-hitting player I have ever played against”.

origin of the name, such as back in time the Petanu River was originally called ‘Lwa Gajah’, meaning the ‘River Gajah’, before it came to be called Petanu River. Other sources state that the ‘Gajah’ or elephant aspect came from the

stone figure inside the cave depicting the Hindu lord Ganesh, who is characterised by an elephant’s head. Ancient inscriptions also allude to the name Antakunjarapada, which roughly translates to ‘elephant’s border’. The cave’s

entrance shows a menacing giant face with its wide open mouth as the door. Various motifs depicting the forest and animals are carved out of the outer rock face. The giant face was considered to be that of an elephant’s.

When to visit The complex is open daily 08:00 - 16.00. As with any temple in Bali, women during their periods are forbidden entrance and wearing a sarong and waist sash is a must. These are available for rent at the entrance. Goa Gajah temple celebrates its ‘piodalan’ temple anniversary on an ‘Anggara Kasih Prangbakat’ Tuesday on the Balinese 210-day Pawukon calendar, corresponding to different dates on the Gregorian calendar each year (consult a local). Entry tickets are 15,000 rupiah for adults and 7,500 for children. (IBP/net)

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Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a return against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia during their men’s singles first round match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on October 10, 2018.

The young German star and fourth seed joins Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the last 16 after defeating the on-form Basilashvili 7-5, 6-4.

The 21-year-old Zverev suffered an early exit last week at the China Open in Beijing, where Basilashvili beat Del Potro for just his second ATP title on Sunday.

Zverev, who departed the Beijing hard courts by smashing his racquet, kept his cool this time to beat Basilashvili in 92 cagey minutes. Zverev, who said that he had a sore throat and blocked nose, will play Australia’s world-ranked 33 Alex de Minaur next.

De Minaur, 19, defeated France’s Benoit Paire 6-4, 6-3 to enhance his growing reputation.

Zverev said that Basilashvili, who is up to a career-high ranking of 23, “knows how to play, definitely”.

“Probably the hardest-hitting player I have ever played against,” said Zverev.

“I mean, I played all right. I played a solid match. I did everything that I needed to win.”The 30-year-old Argentine Del Potro outlasted stubborn Frenchman Richard Gasquet to stay in the hunt at the Masters 1000 event.

Del Potro, who similarly suffered with cold and flu in the China Open final, was broken on his service to immediately go a game down.

But under pressure from the 32-year-old Gasquet, the third seed belatedly found his rhythm, coming from behind in both sets to win 7-5, 7-6 (9/7). Del Potro, who sealed the match with an ace and a swing of his fist, will face 13th seed Borna Coric of Croatia next.

Number two seed Djokovic nailed his place in the last 16 on Tuesday with a convincing victory over Jeremy Chardy.

Reigning Shanghai champion and top seed Roger Federer begins his defence later Wednesday against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, who is fresh from winning the Japan open. (afp)

Bolt looking to his first football start in Sydney

SYDNEY - Sprint superstar Usain Bolt looks set to make his first start as a professional footballer Friday, a challenge he said could determine if he has a future in the sport of his boyhood dreams.

Bolt said the coach of his Central Coast Mariners, Mike Mulvey, had indicated he would be in the starting line-up in a friendly against Macarthur South West United in Sydney.

“For me, that’s always a good step, when the coach is satisfied with your fitness to put you in the starting line up -- that’s always a big step,” Bolt told Mariners’ club

media Wednesday.

“I am just happy to get the chance and go out there and start, and do my best because that is the key thing.”

The eight-time Olympic champion made his footballing debut in late August in a 20-minute cameo as a substitute on the left wing, nearly scoring but tiring quickly.

Bolt said he had improved his fitness since, and expected to spend more time up front.

“My movement and my touch is much better now,” he said. “I’ve learnt how to set my body and where to place the ball.”

The A-League has been struggling in recent years with fewer fans and dwindling TV ratings, with football chiefs hoping the arrival of big names like Bolt will boost local interest.

The 100m world record holder said he expected some nerves when out on the pitch, but was excited by the opportunity to prove his worth as a footballer.

“This will be a big game. I think it will determine if the club makes up its mind on what to do with my career. So for me it’s a very important game,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to prove myself.” (afp)

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Wales ready to test Spain regardless of Bale’s fitness

‘I don’t need the armband to be a leader,’ says Pogba France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has told AFP in an interview that his international teammates give him the freedom to express himself and be the team’s leader.

Pogba has faced criticism for failing to repeat his impressive performances at the World Cup for United, who have slumped early in the season.

The subject of Pogba’s reportedly fraught relationship with United boss Jose Mourinho was strictly off the table for the interview at France’s international training base.

United’s difficult start in the Premier League all seems a long away from France’s glory in Russia, but reunited again with his France teammates, Pogba was happy to recall that defender Adil Rami had described him as the team’s “real leader” at the World Cup. “It really pleased me to hear Adil say that,” Pogba told AFP. “I would never say it’s me, it’s the squad who put me in that position, who gave me the freedom to express myself.

They gave me confidence as well.

“I couldn’t have done it without them. It all began like that, from our training camp. I spoke with Hugo (Lloris), Blaise (Matuidi), (Raphael) Varane, to say that this World Cup we really had to put everything in place to win it. I was really determined.”

Pogba made his France debut in 2013, and has racked up 62 caps while appearing at three major tournaments.

“With my age, 25 years old, I’m between the two sets of players, the oldest and the youngest. That allows me to relay messages and have the chance to be heard,” he said.

“I could say what I felt, give messages and pass them on from the older players to the younger ones. I was the gobetween you could say.”

Spain might not have to face Gareth Bale in Thursday’s glamour friendly, but Wales striker Sam Vokes insists the Real Madrid star’s absence won’t give the visitors an easy ride in Cardiff.

Bale is struggling with a groin injury after aggravating the problem during Real’s defeat at Alaves on Saturday.

The 29-year-old also missed Real’s Champions League tie at CSKA Moscow last week with the same issue and sat out Wales’ training session when he arrived for international duty on Monday.

Given his links with both countries, Bale would relish playing against Spain, who feature several of his Real team-mates, in the first meeting between the teams since 1985.

But with Wales having a more significant Nations League tie against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on October 16, Bale -- his country’s record goalscorer -- is likely to be rested against Spain to give him extra time to recover.

Even with Bale potentially on the sidelines, Burnley’s Vokes is certain Wales will show they are more than a one-man band. “Gareth is massive for us, but we’ve got a lot of players playing at top level now,” Vokes said.

“They are playing regularly as well and that can only help us. “If there are players missing there are others ready to step in.”

Vokes’ confidence is built on the foundations laid by Ryan Giggs since he succeeded Chris Coleman as Wales manager in January.

Wales produced one of their best performances in recent years when they thrashed the Republic 4-1 in their Nations League opener last month.

Their second taste of the competition, a 2-0 defeat in Denmark three days later, was not so produc-

tive for former Manchester United winger Giggs, who has won two and drawn one of his five matches.

But Giggs’ tenure, notable for his use of emerging young talent, has already sparked enough enthusiasm to convince Welsh FA chiefs to schedule the Spain fixture for the 74,500-capacity Principality Stadium -- their first appearance there since 2011.

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“It helps that I inherited a great squad spiritwise and regarding how the lads get on,” Giggs said.

“Obviously, I’m differ ent from

Real Madrid’s Welsh forward Gareth Bale touches the ball during the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on October 6, 2018.

the previous manager, I’ve got my own ways and my own thoughts about how I want to play and work.

“But the players have been really good and are taking all the information on board.”

Since their shock World Cup exit against Russia, Spain have got back on track in the Nations League with a 2-1 win against England and a 6-0 rout of World Cup finalists Croatia.

Spain’s World Cup woes were triggered by Julen Lopetegui’s sacking on the eve of the competition after revealing he would be taking over as Real boss.

But new Spain manager Luis Enrique has steadied the ship, appearing unafraid to make big selection calls as he showed by once again by leaving out Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba.

Spanish champions Barca are represented by only one player, Sergio Busquets, as Enrique preferred uncapped Wolves defender Jonny Otto to Alba.

“Azpilicueta plays right-back, and Jonny can do it. That’s why I’ve chosen these players,” Enrique said.

“I’m not talking about those who are not here. It’s not a taboo subject but I’m not going to talk about them.”

A f t e r f a c i n g Wa l e s , Spain host England in Nations League action on October 15. “A friendly gives me the options to try things that I want.

But the vital one is England,” Enrique said. (afp)

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Genoa, Chievo coaches sacked after early struggles in Serie A

Genoa and Chievo on Tuesday became the first Serie A clubs this season to sack their coaches.

Mid-table Genoa fired Davide Ballardini and brought back Croatian coach Ivan Juric, while bottom side Chievo sacked Lorenzo D’Anna with his replacement yet to be named.

Genoa are 11th in Serie A with a game in hand, while Chievo are bottom on minus-one points after having three points deducted for false accounting.

Ballardini paid after heavy defeats to Sassuolo and Lazio were followed by a 3-1 loss at home to Parma at the weekend. Genoa visit Italian champions Juventus next on October 20 after the international break.

Ballardini had been with Genoa for nearly a year, coming in after Juric was fired following a derby

defeat to Sampdoria.

It will be former Genoa midfielder Juric’s third stint as coach of the club where he played for four years. D’Anna, who took over from Rolando Maran last April, was sacked after the club fell 3-1 to AC Milan at the San Siro on Sunday.

He helped Chievo finish 13th and avoid relegation with three straight wins at the end of the season.

“The driving force behind staying up last season, when he took over three games before the end of the season, he’s wished a heartfelt good luck for the rest of his career,” the Verona club said in a statement.

Former Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura, who failed to qualify the Azzurri for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, is reported to have agreed terms to replace D’Anna. (afp)

France face Iceland in a friendly in Guingamp on Thursday and resume their Nations League campaign with a return clash at home to Germany on October 16, following a 0-0 draw in Munich last month.

Despite taking on a key leadership role at the World Cup, a growing rift between Pogba and Mourinho saw the France international stripped of the United vice-captaincy last month.

He said the France captaincy was not one of his main goals.

“I’ve never played in the France team to be captain, being here is already a big thing for me,” he said.

“You don’t have to be captain in order to speak, a leader is not someone who has the armband. As a leader you can talk on the pitch but I’ve seen leaders who didn’t necessarily talk.”

He cited former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo, a teammate of Pogba’s at Juventus, as someone who could be relied upon to “show you the way on the pitch”.

Pogba was one of six players in Didier Deschamps’ squad to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or on Monday, and he believes the prize should go to one of his France teammates.

“It’s all I hope for whatever happens, because there are a lot of them who deserve it,” he said.

“I’m not going to get into it, whether it’s (Antoine) Griezmann, Kylian (Mbappe) or Raphael who deserve it much more than me.

“I can’t pick one of them, but I sincerely hope it’ll be one of those three, or even four because there’s also NG (N’Golo Kante).”(afp)

Oli SCARFF / AFP

Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba kicks during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 6, 2018.

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Wales ready to test Spain regardless of Bale’s fitness

‘I don’t need the armband to be a leader,’ says Pogba France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has told AFP in an interview that his international teammates give him the freedom to express himself and be the team’s leader.

Pogba has faced criticism for failing to repeat his impressive performances at the World Cup for United, who have slumped early in the season.

The subject of Pogba’s reportedly fraught relationship with United boss Jose Mourinho was strictly off the table for the interview at France’s international training base.

United’s difficult start in the Premier League all seems a long away from France’s glory in Russia, but reunited again with his France teammates, Pogba was happy to recall that defender Adil Rami had described him as the team’s “real leader” at the World Cup. “It really pleased me to hear Adil say that,” Pogba told AFP. “I would never say it’s me, it’s the squad who put me in that position, who gave me the freedom to express myself.

They gave me confidence as well.

“I couldn’t have done it without them. It all began like that, from our training camp. I spoke with Hugo (Lloris), Blaise (Matuidi), (Raphael) Varane, to say that this World Cup we really had to put everything in place to win it. I was really determined.”

Pogba made his France debut in 2013, and has racked up 62 caps while appearing at three major tournaments.

“With my age, 25 years old, I’m between the two sets of players, the oldest and the youngest. That allows me to relay messages and have the chance to be heard,” he said.

“I could say what I felt, give messages and pass them on from the older players to the younger ones. I was the gobetween you could say.”

Spain might not have to face Gareth Bale in Thursday’s glamour friendly, but Wales striker Sam Vokes insists the Real Madrid star’s absence won’t give the visitors an easy ride in Cardiff.

Bale is struggling with a groin injury after aggravating the problem during Real’s defeat at Alaves on Saturday.

The 29-year-old also missed Real’s Champions League tie at CSKA Moscow last week with the same issue and sat out Wales’ training session when he arrived for international duty on Monday.

Given his links with both countries, Bale would relish playing against Spain, who feature several of his Real team-mates, in the first meeting between the teams since 1985.

But with Wales having a more significant Nations League tie against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on October 16, Bale -- his country’s record goalscorer -- is likely to be rested against Spain to give him extra time to recover.

Even with Bale potentially on the sidelines, Burnley’s Vokes is certain Wales will show they are more than a one-man band. “Gareth is massive for us, but we’ve got a lot of players playing at top level now,” Vokes said.

“They are playing regularly as well and that can only help us. “If there are players missing there are others ready to step in.”

Vokes’ confidence is built on the foundations laid by Ryan Giggs since he succeeded Chris Coleman as Wales manager in January.

Wales produced one of their best performances in recent years when they thrashed the Republic 4-1 in their Nations League opener last month.

Their second taste of the competition, a 2-0 defeat in Denmark three days later, was not so produc-

tive for former Manchester United winger Giggs, who has won two and drawn one of his five matches.

But Giggs’ tenure, notable for his use of emerging young talent, has already sparked enough enthusiasm to convince Welsh FA chiefs to schedule the Spain fixture for the 74,500-capacity Principality Stadium -- their first appearance there since 2011.

- Enrique wants options -

“It helps that I inherited a great squad spiritwise and regarding how the lads get on,” Giggs said.

“Obviously, I’m differ ent from

Real Madrid’s Welsh forward Gareth Bale touches the ball during the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on October 6, 2018.

the previous manager, I’ve got my own ways and my own thoughts about how I want to play and work.

“But the players have been really good and are taking all the information on board.”

Since their shock World Cup exit against Russia, Spain have got back on track in the Nations League with a 2-1 win against England and a 6-0 rout of World Cup finalists Croatia.

Spain’s World Cup woes were triggered by Julen Lopetegui’s sacking on the eve of the competition after revealing he would be taking over as Real boss.

But new Spain manager Luis Enrique has steadied the ship, appearing unafraid to make big selection calls as he showed by once again by leaving out Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba.

Spanish champions Barca are represented by only one player, Sergio Busquets, as Enrique preferred uncapped Wolves defender Jonny Otto to Alba.

“Azpilicueta plays right-back, and Jonny can do it. That’s why I’ve chosen these players,” Enrique said.

“I’m not talking about those who are not here. It’s not a taboo subject but I’m not going to talk about them.”

A f t e r f a c i n g Wa l e s , Spain host England in Nations League action on October 15. “A friendly gives me the options to try things that I want.

But the vital one is England,” Enrique said. (afp)

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Genoa, Chievo coaches sacked after early struggles in Serie A

Genoa and Chievo on Tuesday became the first Serie A clubs this season to sack their coaches.

Mid-table Genoa fired Davide Ballardini and brought back Croatian coach Ivan Juric, while bottom side Chievo sacked Lorenzo D’Anna with his replacement yet to be named.

Genoa are 11th in Serie A with a game in hand, while Chievo are bottom on minus-one points after having three points deducted for false accounting.

Ballardini paid after heavy defeats to Sassuolo and Lazio were followed by a 3-1 loss at home to Parma at the weekend. Genoa visit Italian champions Juventus next on October 20 after the international break.

Ballardini had been with Genoa for nearly a year, coming in after Juric was fired following a derby

defeat to Sampdoria.

It will be former Genoa midfielder Juric’s third stint as coach of the club where he played for four years. D’Anna, who took over from Rolando Maran last April, was sacked after the club fell 3-1 to AC Milan at the San Siro on Sunday.

He helped Chievo finish 13th and avoid relegation with three straight wins at the end of the season.

“The driving force behind staying up last season, when he took over three games before the end of the season, he’s wished a heartfelt good luck for the rest of his career,” the Verona club said in a statement.

Former Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura, who failed to qualify the Azzurri for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, is reported to have agreed terms to replace D’Anna. (afp)

France face Iceland in a friendly in Guingamp on Thursday and resume their Nations League campaign with a return clash at home to Germany on October 16, following a 0-0 draw in Munich last month.

Despite taking on a key leadership role at the World Cup, a growing rift between Pogba and Mourinho saw the France international stripped of the United vice-captaincy last month.

He said the France captaincy was not one of his main goals.

“I’ve never played in the France team to be captain, being here is already a big thing for me,” he said.

“You don’t have to be captain in order to speak, a leader is not someone who has the armband. As a leader you can talk on the pitch but I’ve seen leaders who didn’t necessarily talk.”

He cited former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo, a teammate of Pogba’s at Juventus, as someone who could be relied upon to “show you the way on the pitch”.

Pogba was one of six players in Didier Deschamps’ squad to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or on Monday, and he believes the prize should go to one of his France teammates.

“It’s all I hope for whatever happens, because there are a lot of them who deserve it,” he said.

“I’m not going to get into it, whether it’s (Antoine) Griezmann, Kylian (Mbappe) or Raphael who deserve it much more than me.

“I can’t pick one of them, but I sincerely hope it’ll be one of those three, or even four because there’s also NG (N’Golo Kante).”(afp)

Oli SCARFF / AFP

Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba kicks during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 6, 2018.

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Goa Gajah

A Must-See Historical Site on Tours to Ubud

GIANYAR - Goa Gajah’s name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that it’s a gigantic dwelling full of elephants. Nevertheless, Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ is an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit.

Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometres out of central Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic-filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains.

What’s There?

Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century, built as a spiritual place for meditation. The main grounds are down a flight of steps from the roadside and parking area, which is lined with various art and souvenir shops and refreshment kiosks. Upon reaching the base you will come across a large ‘wantilan’ meeting hall and an assortment of large old stone carvings, some restored to their former full glory. The pool, excavated in 1954, features five out of supposedly seven statues depicting Hindu

angels holding vases that act as waterspouts. Various structures reveal Hindu influences dating back to the 10th century, and some relics feature elements of Buddhism dating even earlier to the 8th century. The cave is shallow; inside are three stone idols each wrapped in red, yellow and black cloths. Black soot lines the cave’s walls as result from the currentday incense burning. Several indentations show where meditating priests once sat. The northern side of the complex is dominantly Buddhist while south across the river it’s mostly Shivaite. At the southern end are beautiful rice fields and small streams that lead to the Petanu River – another natural site entwined in local legends.

Goa Gajah was built on a hillside and as two small streams met here forming a campuhan or ‘river junction’, the site was considered sacred and was built for hermetic meditation and prayers.

What’s in the name?

Even though the site’s name translates into ‘Elephant Cave’, you won’t find any pachyderms here. Various theories suggest the

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Suffering Zverev tames Beijing champ to reach Shanghai last 16

SHANGHAI - Alexander Zverev fought off a cold and the blistering power of Nikoloz Basilashvili at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, calling the Georgian “the hardest-hitting player I have ever played against”.

origin of the name, such as back in time the Petanu River was originally called ‘Lwa Gajah’, meaning the ‘River Gajah’, before it came to be called Petanu River. Other sources state that the ‘Gajah’ or elephant aspect came from the

stone figure inside the cave depicting the Hindu lord Ganesh, who is characterised by an elephant’s head. Ancient inscriptions also allude to the name Antakunjarapada, which roughly translates to ‘elephant’s border’. The cave’s

entrance shows a menacing giant face with its wide open mouth as the door. Various motifs depicting the forest and animals are carved out of the outer rock face. The giant face was considered to be that of an elephant’s.

When to visit The complex is open daily 08:00 - 16.00. As with any temple in Bali, women during their periods are forbidden entrance and wearing a sarong and waist sash is a must. These are available for rent at the entrance. Goa Gajah temple celebrates its ‘piodalan’ temple anniversary on an ‘Anggara Kasih Prangbakat’ Tuesday on the Balinese 210-day Pawukon calendar, corresponding to different dates on the Gregorian calendar each year (consult a local). Entry tickets are 15,000 rupiah for adults and 7,500 for children. (IBP/net)

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Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a return against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia during their men’s singles first round match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on October 10, 2018.

The young German star and fourth seed joins Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the last 16 after defeating the on-form Basilashvili 7-5, 6-4.

The 21-year-old Zverev suffered an early exit last week at the China Open in Beijing, where Basilashvili beat Del Potro for just his second ATP title on Sunday.

Zverev, who departed the Beijing hard courts by smashing his racquet, kept his cool this time to beat Basilashvili in 92 cagey minutes. Zverev, who said that he had a sore throat and blocked nose, will play Australia’s world-ranked 33 Alex de Minaur next.

De Minaur, 19, defeated France’s Benoit Paire 6-4, 6-3 to enhance his growing reputation.

Zverev said that Basilashvili, who is up to a career-high ranking of 23, “knows how to play, definitely”.

“Probably the hardest-hitting player I have ever played against,” said Zverev.

“I mean, I played all right. I played a solid match. I did everything that I needed to win.”The 30-year-old Argentine Del Potro outlasted stubborn Frenchman Richard Gasquet to stay in the hunt at the Masters 1000 event.

Del Potro, who similarly suffered with cold and flu in the China Open final, was broken on his service to immediately go a game down.

But under pressure from the 32-year-old Gasquet, the third seed belatedly found his rhythm, coming from behind in both sets to win 7-5, 7-6 (9/7). Del Potro, who sealed the match with an ace and a swing of his fist, will face 13th seed Borna Coric of Croatia next.

Number two seed Djokovic nailed his place in the last 16 on Tuesday with a convincing victory over Jeremy Chardy.

Reigning Shanghai champion and top seed Roger Federer begins his defence later Wednesday against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, who is fresh from winning the Japan open. (afp)

Bolt looking to his first football start in Sydney

SYDNEY - Sprint superstar Usain Bolt looks set to make his first start as a professional footballer Friday, a challenge he said could determine if he has a future in the sport of his boyhood dreams.

Bolt said the coach of his Central Coast Mariners, Mike Mulvey, had indicated he would be in the starting line-up in a friendly against Macarthur South West United in Sydney.

“For me, that’s always a good step, when the coach is satisfied with your fitness to put you in the starting line up -- that’s always a big step,” Bolt told Mariners’ club

media Wednesday.

“I am just happy to get the chance and go out there and start, and do my best because that is the key thing.”

The eight-time Olympic champion made his footballing debut in late August in a 20-minute cameo as a substitute on the left wing, nearly scoring but tiring quickly.

Bolt said he had improved his fitness since, and expected to spend more time up front.

“My movement and my touch is much better now,” he said. “I’ve learnt how to set my body and where to place the ball.”

The A-League has been struggling in recent years with fewer fans and dwindling TV ratings, with football chiefs hoping the arrival of big names like Bolt will boost local interest.

The 100m world record holder said he expected some nerves when out on the pitch, but was excited by the opportunity to prove his worth as a footballer.

“This will be a big game. I think it will determine if the club makes up its mind on what to do with my career. So for me it’s a very important game,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to prove myself.” (afp)

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Florida girds for ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 hurricane PANAMA CITY - Hurricane Michael swelled to an ‘extremely dangerous’ category four storm as it rumbled toward the Gulf Coast of Florida early Wednesday in what forecasters warned was an unprecedented weather event for the area.

The National Hurricane Center said the storm is now packing maximum wind gusts of 130 mph (210 kilometers), could grow even more and is expected to slam ashore later in the day along the Florida Panhandle or Big Bend area as a “life-threatening event”.

As outer rainbands from the storm began to lash the coast, the center said a monster storm surge of up to 13 feet (four meters) is expected in some areas.

Separately, the National Weather

Service office in the state capital Tallahassee issued a dramatic appeal for people to comply with evacuation orders.

“Hurricane Michael is an unprecedented event and cannot be compared to any of our previous events. Do not risk your life, leave NOW if you were told to do so,” it said.

The hurricane was forecast to make landfall somewhere along the Florida Panhandle -- a fingershaped strip of land on the Gulf of

Mexico -- or the Big Bend, which connects the former to the peninsula jutting south.

The storm was expected to bring hurricane force winds and heavy rainfall, the Miami-based NHC said. It will then move across the southeastern US for another day or so as it heads toward the Atlantic.

The NWS office in Tallahassee said it had searched its historical database for category four hurricanes -- the second highest level on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane

wind scale -- that made landfall in the panhandle and Big Bend and found none. It posted a map of the coast on its tweeter feed.

“This map says it all -- it’s BLANK -- this situation has NEVER happened before,” the office said.

Governor Rick Scott has activated 2,500 members of the National Guard and warned Michael could be the most destructive storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in decades.

President Donald Trump issued an emergency declaration for the state, freeing up federal funds for relief operations and providing the assistance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

“It is imperative that you heed the directions of your State and Local Officials. Please be prepared, be careful and be SAFE!” Trump tweeted.

State officials issued disaster declarations in Alabama and Georgia, both of which are also expected to feel the impact from the storm.

As of 0600 GMT, Michael was about 180 miles (290 kilometers) south of Panama City and moving north at 12 miles per hour (19 kph).

- Flash flood, tornado warnings -

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People look out to the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Michael approaches October 9, 2018 in Panama City Beach, Florida Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 2 storm with winds over 100 miles per hour on Tuesday as Florida’s governor warned it could bring “total devastation” to parts of the southern US state.

The NHC said some areas of the Florida coast could expect storm surges of nine to 13 feet and as much as a foot of rain.

The heavy rains could cause flash floods, the NHC said, and spawn tornados in northwestern Florida.

About 120,000 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders in Bay County in the panhandle, a low-lying area of beachfront resorts

and retirement communities.

In other areas, residents of mobile homes were urged to leave.

Michael was forecast to have the power to uproot trees, block roads and knock out power for days when it hits Florida. It is expected to weaken as it moves up into the southeastern United States.

Drivers waited in long lines at gas stations and residents hurried to fill sandbags, while tolls were suspended on some roads to aid movement ahead of the storm’s landfall.

“Since 6:00 am it’s been backed up. We’re just now running out of regular (gasoline),” Danny Hess, an employee at a gas station in Panama City, told local WJHG television.

The Carolinas are still recovering from Hurricane Florence, which left dozens dead and is estimated to have caused billions of dollars in damage last month.

It made landfall on the coast as a Category 1 hurricane on September 14 and drenched some parts of the state with 40 inches of rain.

Last year saw a string of catastrophic storms batter the western Atlantic -- including Irma, Maria and Harvey, which caused a recordequaling $125 billion in damage when it flooded the Houston metropolitan area.

Scientists have long warned that global warming will make storms more destructive, and some say the evidence for this may already be visible.

At their most fearsome, these low-pressure weather fronts pack more power than the energy released by the atomic bomb that levelled Hiroshima. (afp)

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Aid groups frustrated as foreign staff told to leave Palu

Indonesia on Tuesday told foreign aid workers their help was not needed in disasterravaged Palu and they should go home, frustrating relief efforts after a quake-tsunami killed more than 2,000 people.

Foreign teams on the ground were told new rules barred them from searching for the dead in hard-hit parts of Palu, where thousands are missing since the September 28 twin disaster.

Indonesia initially refused international help but President Joko Widodo reluctantly agreed to allow in overseas aid once the picture became clearer on Sulawesi island. Foreign aid poured into the ravaged city of Palu where authorities believe 5,000 people could be missing and 200,000 survivors desperately need food, water and other life-saving supplies.

But international search and rescue teams were prevented Tuesday from accessing hard-hit parts of Palu, where thousands are believed to be buried underneath rubble.

Ahmed Bham, from South African charity Gift of the Givers, was told that new rules barred foreign urban search and rescue teams (USAR) from playing any part in retrieving the dead.

They were told “all foreign USAR teams should make their way obviously back to their countries. They don’t need them in Indonesia”, he said. “We’ve got experienced search and rescue

teams here in Indonesia with really specialised equipment. I’d like to use them,” he told AFP in Palu.

Their 27-strong team arrived in Palu three days ago from Johannesburg, but days of delay frustrated their wish to join the search for the dead.

“A lot of days were wasted... where we could have assisted and used our expertise and skill,” Bham said.

“There seemed to be -- I won’t say red-tape -- but it was just like, ‘you can’t work here, you can’t do this, you can’t do that’. It’s something we haven’t experienced in other major disasters like this.”

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Indonesia’s disaster agency issued a set of rules over the weekend instructing international staff to leave Palu, and requiring foreign donations be channelled through local partners.

“The truth is that they have put out a statement saying foreign personnel should be withdrawn,” World Vision Australia chief advocate Tim Costello told Australian broadcaster ABC on Tuesday.

“It is very odd as foreign jour-

nalists are free to walk around and report. This is what’s very strange.”

He said aid was reaching survivors but “it is still, for us who are used to these crises, too slow”.

Bham said most of the international teams he had seen in Palu were at the airport. “They can’t work. They are starting to make their way back to their countries,” he said.

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said no foreign aid workers had been asked to leave Palu yet.

“But in Lombok there were many (asked to leave),” he told reporters Tuesday. A string of earthquakes in Lombok in eastern Indonesia over the summer killed more than 550 people, sparking a major aid response. “The president said we didn’t need foreign aid anymore but they kept coming.”

Getting vital supplies to the affected areas has proved hugely challenging as flights into Palu were limited by its small airport, leaving aid workers facing gruelling overland journeys.

More than 70,000 people have been displaced since the 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami tore through Palu. (afp)

French health watchdog calls for ban on sunbeds PARIS - The French health watchdog Wednesday urged the government to outlaw sunlamps and sunbeds because of the “proven” risk of skin cancer, in line with similar bans already in place in Australia and Brazil.

“We recommend banning all activities linked to artificial tanning, along with ultraviolet sunlamps sold for esthetic purposes, especially those sold on the private market,” Olivier Merckel, an expert at the Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), told AFP. Of 10,722 cases of malignant melanoma -- the deadliest form of skin cancer -- reported in French

adults over age 30 in 2015, 382 could be directly linked to the use of sunbeds and sunlamps, ANSES estimated recently.

Skin specialists, the French academy of medicine, and some politicians have already spoken out in favour of a ban, but the French government has so far opted to merely tighten regulations.

In 2013, it banned people under age 18 from using commercial tanning parlours, and outlawed advertising for them.

A total ban is now needed, according to Merckel.

“Scientific data is growing, there isn’t any doubt any more, we have solid proof, the risk of cancer is

proven, we have figures on the risk to young people, to everyone, so now we’re calling for action from the authorities,” he said.

There is a “proven” link between artificial sunlight and human cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a body of the World Health Organisation, warned as early as 2009.

People under 35 who resort at least once to artificial tanning increase the likelihood of developing skin melanoma by 59 percent, according to ANSES. Brazil banned sunbeds in 2009 and Australia outlawed them in 2015.

Commercial tanning activity

in France has already been halved since 2009, according to the National union of tanning profession-

als which represents some 4,500 tanning parlours in the country. (afp)

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France’s health watchdog has called for a ban on sunbeds given a “proven” link to skin cancer.

An Indonesian search and rescue member walks near a collapsed mosque at Perumnas Balaroa village in Palu in Central Sulawesi on October 6, 2018, following the September 28 earthquake and tsunami. The city of Palu on Sulawesi island has been left in ruins after it was hit by a powerful quake and a wall of water which razed whole neighbourhoods to the ground, with the official death toll now 1,571.

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Matekap, a Farming Activity Made into Tourist Attraction

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For the people of the Island of Gods, matekap (plowing) by cattle may be an ordinary activity. However, it becomes a tremendous attraction for foreign tourists. They are not only satisfied with capturing through photos, but they also scramble to try it. They are willing to get in touch with mud when trying with local farmers.

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In this Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 photo the ‘United Kingdom’ vessel of the Hanjin shipping company is stevedored at the harbour in Hamburg, Germany. German exports dropped in August over the previous month for the second month in a row in the latest disappointing news about Europe’s largest economy.

German factory production slumps for third straight month

BERLIN - German factory production dropped in August for the third straight month in a disappointing trend for Europe’s largest economy.

The Economy Ministry reported

Monday that industrial production

dropped 0.3 percent over July in numbers adjusted for seasonal and calendar variations.

That followed drops in July of 1.3 percent and June of 0.7

percent.

The ministry on Friday reported that factory orders had risen sharply in August, however, suggesting production should pick up.

ING economist Carsten Brzeski says that while the production numbers “are a clear disappointment... it would still be too premature to dent our optimism.”

UK central bank warns EU of Asian markets cautious after US volatility risk to trillions in contracts

LONDON - The Bank of England has warned the European Union it is running short on time to mitigate disruption in trillions worth of complex financial contracts in the event Britain leaves the 28-nation bloc without a deal.

The bank says in a report that the EU must act to protect against disruption to financial derivatives and insurance contracts as well as the transfer of personal data.

The committee says the “need for authorities to complete mitigating actions is now pressing.”

It is the second warning of its kind. The bank warned in June that the EU needed to do more to prevent Brexit causing havoc in markets.

The bank estimates that unless continuity to existing rules is created, some 41 trillion pounds ($53 trillion) in derivatives contracts face legal uncertainty after Brexit on March 29. (ap)

Asian stocks began Wednesday mixed after a volatile session for US equities and as yields on Treasury bonds retreated from a seven-year peak.

Japanese shares opened higher after four days of losses -- with purchases making up for the higher yen’s dampening impact -- before dropping back into negative territory in mid-morning trade.

“After four days of falling... Japanese shares are in a good place for bargain-hunting buys, even though a higher yen is somewhat weighing on the market,” Yoshihiro Ito, chief strategist at Okasan Online Securi-

ties, said in a commentary.

Hong Kong was up 0.79 percent in morning trading, and Shanghai was up at 0.41 percent, moving back into positive territory for a second day after Monday’s rapid sell-off.

But global markets remained cautious on a number of fronts. US and European markets meandered on Tuesday, with investors nervous after 10-year US Treasury bond yields surged above 3.0 percent and the IMF sounded a cautious note on the global economy.

On Wall Street, the Dow closed down 0.2 percent at 26,430.57

with US shares facing another day of pressure over higher interest rates.

“Markets continued their tenuous voyage through a potholeencumbered landscape, dealing with the fragile US-China relations... and Brexit developments providing more ambiguity,” said Stephen Innes, head of Asia-Pacific trading at OANDA. “It’s no wonder investors have a high level of misgivings.”

The euro was slightly higher against the dollar and the yen as traders refocus on Brexit talks. (afp)

Well, this is the atmosphere of plowing with foreign tourists at Baru village, Marga, Tabanan. In the green paddy field area, tourists can join in the plowing activities to experience the activities of farmers in Bali. When doing it, they are guided by a farmer, so that the cow can pull in accordance with the track. “I do not let them plow alone,” said Ni Putu Supasti, a women farmer offering the plowing attraction.

Tourists wishing to get involved in the plowing activities are firstly invited to sit relaxingly in a simple field hut. Subsequently, they are served with a stamina enhancer drink made of roasted young coconut mixed with egg. They are then given an explanation of the purpose, tools and methods of plowing. After that, tourists are given bamboo steamer-like hat.

At first, the cows are directed to the edge of paddy field, so that tourists can ride on the wooden plow.

After sitting, Ni Putu Supasti then tells her cows to walk. The cows

walk around the fields. Ni Putu Supasti who follows just keeps talking (sort of sign language) to her cows so as to keep going on the track. In mid-track, the cows stop based on the order of Ni Putu Supasti. Tourists are given the opportunity to capture the moment with their camera.

With her husband I Made Suparta (Mr. Risa), she has a specialty to turn tourists into a farmer of her own way. After plowing, tourists are invited to start transplanting paddy traditionally. They are introduced how to the process making paddy grain into rice. Similarly, they are invited to catch fish in small pond,

climbing coconut trees and picking fruits in paddy field.

Ultimately, tourists are taken to visit organic ornamental plants and Rumah Desa, a community activity of ancient Bali, such as ngelawar (preparing Balinese cuisine) and others. According to Supasti, in a day there are always tourists tak-

ing the plowing activity. Yet their amount is uncertain depending on the tourism condition. “There are always tourists wishing to plow every day. They are mostly European tourists as well as those from other countries. Of course, they come with tour guide,” said this mother of two sons. (kmb)

Bali Ogoh-Ogoh Museum, Coming to Preserve Balinese Tradition

Silence Day or Nyepi is a New Year’s celebration for the Hindus all over the world. Various activities are held to celebrate this New Year. Procession of the celebration starts from the melasti or melis or purificatory rite for ritual paraphernalia and sanctified effigies

to source of water such as to the beach is also intended for purifying impurities contained in human and its mind so the implementation of Nyepi Day can run smoothly, until the Ngembak Geni on the following day.

Interestingly, in the series of

Nyepi Day there is Pengrupukan, falling one day before. On this day, people parade ogoh-ogoh or papier máché demon to expel all the bad forces that can affect the course of the Nyepi celebration. Ogoh-ogoh are made in various sizes and paraded around the village.

The activity of parading ogohogoh is a special attraction for tourists coming to Bali. Moreover, the ogoh-ogoh is also a thing that makes tourists amazed at the uniqueness of the arts owned by Bali. It is not enough to see ogohogoh on Pengrupukan Day because Pengrupukan feast only takes place once a year like the Nyepi day.

To relieve the curiosity with the ogoh-ogoh that actually exists only once in a year, in Bali there is now the ogoh-ogoh museum displaying various kinds of ogoh-ogoh. It is the Bali Ogoh-Ogoh Museum.

The museum is a place dedicated to preserving one of the Balinese traditions namely the ogoh-ogoh.

This place displays dozens of ogoh-ogoh from various regions in Bali especially Badung district.

The Ogoh-Ogoh Bali is precisely located on Jalan Ayodhya, Pande hamlet, Mengwi, Badung.

This Balinese ogoh-ogoh museum is located inside the complex of Manusa Yadnya Museum, in the west of the Taman Ayun attraction.

It is clearly visible from the Taman Ayun because in front of it lies a banner that reads the Ogoh-Ogoh Bali Collection.

This attraction is managed by an artist from Mengwi, I Ketut Nuada.

He is a painter inside the compound of the Taman Ayun temple. Besides, he is the first person who had the idea to establish an ogoh-ogoh museum in Bali. For many years, I Ketut Nuada has hunted ogoh-ogoh for collection at this location. Ultimately, after all collections have been obtained, he officially opened the ogoh-ogoh Bali in April 2012.

With the museum, he would

like to introduce more ogoh-ogoh figures to the world community as it cannot be found any time.

However, it can only be found on the Caka New Year’s Eve in the series of Nyepi Day celebration where Balinese people make the ogoh-ogoh. In addition, the ogohogoh is also one of the works of art covering many fields of the art such as sculpture, architecture, painting, decoration, music, dance et cetera.

So, it is considered very important to immortalize some parts of it as an effort to participate in preserving Balinese culture.

Existence of the museum makes the world community more familiar with Balinese culture. At the same time, it is also meant to support the interest and talent of Balinese young generation in the art creativity. Before visiting the Ogoh-Ogoh Bali means you have not completed your travel in Bali.

Here are some collections of the ogoh-ogoh. (kmb)

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New geothermal exploration efforts are underway in the Philippines, a nation that has some of the world’s largest untapped sources of volcanic heat.

The Regional Security and Evacuation Taskforce is also ready with its defense system to provide security assurance.

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To guarantee security, defense system of TNI alerted

DENPASAR - Entering the second day of the implementation of the IMF-WB Annual Meeting 2018, delegates also remain to arrive in Nusa Dua. The Regional Security and Evacuation Taskforce is also ready with its defense system to provide security assurance.

Spokesperson of the IX/Udayana Military Region, Jonny Harianto, stated on Tuesday (Oct. 9) the Indonesian Military (TNI) defense equipment is deployed in order the event implementation would be safe, smooth, comfortable and successful.

“In accordance with the directions given by the Chief of General

Staff of the Indonesian Military (TNI), Vice Admiral Dr. Didit Herdiawan Ashaf, as joint commander of the security of the IMF-WB Annual Meeting 2018, the security of all lines is carried out by land, sea and air,” he said.

The defense equipment is alerted intensively in the coastal or waters of Bali. At least, 10 units of TNI-owned

warships are deployed under the leadership of Sub-Commander of Marine Taskforce to carry out insulation in the waters of Bali and surrounding areas. Likewise, the Air Taskforce deploys dozens of helicopters from the Indonesian Air Force, the Indonesian Navy and the Indonesian Army, National Police and National SAR Agency (Basarnas) are prepared

to secure the airspace of Bali and its surroundings. Besides, air patrol has been carried out intensively according to the schedule. From the land element, thousands of motorcycles and cars from all related elements are alerted to carry out the escort for the delegates in a number of locations, including the deployment of combat vehicles as TNI defense equipment.

“At the harbors such as Padangbai and Gilimanuk, the security has also been tightened, especially for passengers entering from Java

and Lombok,” said the Regional Military Spokesperson.

In addition, safeguards are also carried out at local crossings and traditional ports. “Tight security does not mean to be excessive and frightening. However, in the sense that it is inseparable from the procedures having been established, where the officers should be polite and friendly, and remain guarded and not leave local customs and culture,” said Colonel Jonny. (kmb36)

Monitor plastic waste reduction

DLHK holds monitoring and evaluation to modern stores

DENPASAR - In order to support the implementation of Presidential Regulation No. 97/2017 concerning national policies and strategies for waste management and similar types of household waste as an effort to support the reduction of the use of plastic waste by 30 percent in 2025, Denpasar municipality issued a circular Number: 658/2529 / DLHK in 2018 regarding the efforts to reduce plastic use in Denpasar City.

At this time, to ensure the maximum implementation of the circular, the Denpasar Environment

Agency (DLHK) on Tuesday (Oct. 9) carried out a coaching, monitoring and evaluation targeting all modern stores and shopping centers in Denpasar scheduled to take place until October 25.

The Secretary of the Denpasar Environment Agency, I.B. Putra Wirabawa, when confirmed stated the Denpasar municipality provides full support in the effort to shore up the national programs to reduce plastic use in Denpasar City. So, the national program in realizing the reduction of plastic waste by 30 percent can be realized in 2025.

“At the moment, we already have a circular as a reference in reducing the use of plastic waste in Denpasar City,” he explained.

Further, he said that with the existence of the circular, all modern stores and shopping centers are expected to gradually disseminate the program to consumers. As a result, in 2019 all modern stores and shopping centers will no longer use plastic bags and other plastic materials.

“This activity aims to ascertain whether all modern stores and shopping centers have implemented the circular properly in an effort

to support the national movement to reduce plastic waste,” he said.

This man familiarly addressed as Gustra added that aside from modern shops and shopping centers, public awareness to help sort waste and utilize the waste bank can be maximized. In addition, to reduce plastic waste, each activity can be dealt with by the use of ecofriendly bags or eco-friendly food packaging.

Additionally, he pointed out that each meeting should reduce the use of plastic materials such as the packaging. He expected that

each agency / company should no longer use plastic bags in daily life, especially in shopping activities and refuses to use plastic bags offered and should use alternative and eco-friendly bags.

“Let us together minimize the use of plastic products from now on. Besides, we urge the government and private institutions / businesses and the public to call on and disseminate to stop the use of plastic products so that it is not impossible in 2025 to be free from plastic waste,” he concluded. (kmb12)

Philippines revs up flagging green energy engine

SANTO TOMAS - Deep below the ancient volcanoes scattered around the Philippines sits a simmering stockpile of intense heat that officials hope will help revive the nation’s sputtering green energy machine.

The Philippines -- thanks to its spot in the Ring of Fire zone of Pacific volcanoes -- has long been one of the world’s top producers of geothermal power, but years of neglect have sent the industry sliding.

Now a surge of new exploration efforts are underway in a nation that has some of the world’s largest untapped sources of volcanic heat, but which relies on coal for half its electricity.

“It’s an exciting development,” Enrique Nunez, the country director for Conservation International, told AFP. “In an environment where coal is king, this is good stuff”.

One of the nation’s freshly upgraded plants, Maibarara, puffs out white steam from shining metal stacks on a jungle-covered hillside about an hour south of Manila.

High-temperature water vapour from the Earth’s red-hot underbelly is piped to the surface where it makes power-producing turbines spin.

“There is no smoke,” said facility manager Paul Elmer Morala. “Only a bit of noise, but our neighbours don’t complain.”

The Philippines was for years the world’s number two, behind the United States, in drilling deep to tap the scorching hot steam.

But as the nation’s economy has

boomed in recent decades, it has opted to feed its needs with cheaper and quicker-to-develop plants that burn fossil fuels. The amount of its power from geothermal sources has stayed relatively constant since 2002, while coal and gas-powered production has nearly tripled.

Early in 2018 the Philippines lost its number two geothermal status, which it had held for over two decades, when Indonesia finished its massive Sarulla project.

That demotion was years in the making for a country which had an initial rush of geothermal exploration in the 1970s and 1980s in response to the world’s first global oil crisis.

Decades of neglect followed until a growing global commitment to slow climate change led to the Philippines passing a law a decade ago to spur renewable energy investments.

- ‘Geothermal is risky’ The Philippine government launched in June a string of new exploration surveys, which comes on top of the roughly 10 contracts the nation has signed in recent years with power companies to drill exploratory wells.

“Of course the target is to increase the existing capacity,” Ariel Fronda, head of the renewables division of

the Philippine energy ministry told AFP. “There is a high degree of interest in renewables in general... Energy has suddenly become an attractive business,” he added.

The Philippines’ seven geothermal fields now supply about 12 percent of the nation’s energy, with a long-term plan to nearly double capacity by 2040.

The Philippines has the fifthlargest geothermal reserves, behind only the United States, Indonesia, Japan and Kenya.

Though nominally free, finding the resource is an expensive enterprise, with exploration wells costing up to $8 million each with no guarantee of success.

“Geothermal is that risky,” said Fronda, with the government requiring at least two wells per private exploration project in order to more accurately estimate the yield of a site.

The effort to stoke up the nation’s geothermal engine largely pre-dates the arrival of President Rodrigo Duterte.

However, last year he created an energy investment council that can greenlight major new projects in 30 days. A geothermal exploration effort is among the four initiatives it has approved. (afp)

HONG KONG - Hong Kong will “fearlessly take action” against independence calls and protect China’s interests, leader Carrie Lam said Wednesday, as concerns grow that the city’s freedoms face an unprecedented challenge from Beijing.

Lam’s annual policy address came as her government stood accused of attacking press freedoms for barring a Financial Times journalist from working in Hong Kong after he chaired a talk by an independence activist at the city’s press club.

Any talk of independence incenses Beijing as President Xi Jinping increasingly emphasises the importance of territorial integrity.

“I will not tolerate any acts that advocate Hong Kong’s independence and threaten the country’s sovereignty, security and development interests,” Lam told legislators in a televised address.

“We will fearlessly take action against such acts according to the law in order to safeguard the interests of the country and Hong Kong.” Before the speech began, pro-democracy lawmakers were escorted from the legislative chamber after shouting “Protect press freedom” and waving placards.

Hong Kong is governed under a semi-autonomous “One Country, Two Systems” set-up, with freedoms unseen on the mainland that are protected by a 50-year agreement made when Britain handed the city back to China in 1997.

But there are serious concerns those rights are under threat.

Lam repeatedly emphasised the notion of “One Country” in her speech and made no reference to freedom of expression and freedom of the press, a departure from last year’s address when she described those rights as “constitutional

bulwarks”.

Lam and her government have refused to explain why the city denied a visa to the FT’s Asia news editor Victor Mallet.

Beijing regularly denies visas to foreign journalists on the mainland but it has not been a tactic used in Hong Kong.

The move has sparked considerable disquiet and anger among the city’s legal, business and media sectors and calls for explanation from governments around the world including Britain and the United States.

Chan’s tiny party has been banned since his press club talk in August on the grounds it is a national security threat, the first such ban since 1997.

Lam said Wednesday the ban was “strong testimony” that the government will use existing laws to suppress independence activism until controversial anti-subversion law Article 23 is introduced.

Article 23 is part of Hong Kong’s mini-constitution but has never been implemented due to public fears it would curtail freedoms.

Lam has long said it is Hong Kong’s constitutional responsibility to introduce the law and said Wednesday the government would continue to “create a favourable social environment” for the legislation. The majority of Wednesday’s speech focused on domestic issues, primarily the city’s pressing housing shortage. Lam pledged to reserve 70 percent of new residential units for public housing, including on artificial islands.

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Legislative Council building ahead of the speech, protesting against a range of issues including pension reform and expensive infrastructure projects.” (afp)

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Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam arrives at a press conference after delivering her annual policy address at the Legislative Council (Legco) in Hong Kong on October 10, 2018.

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Weed worse for teen brains than alcohol, study finds

MANGUPURA — Global gender gap report stated that gender inequality can hamper the economy. Therefore, women’s empowerment needs to be done because the multiplier effect is quite high.

Adolescents who begin using marijuana regularly may suffer lasting repercussions in their thinking ability, according to scientists at the University of Montreal.

The study, published Wednesday in the American Journal of Psychiatry, followed over 3,800 adolescents from 31 Montreal-area schools over four years. The teens, who started participating in the study when they were 13, agreed to provide annual reports of how frequently they used marijuana and alcohol. They also took computerbased cognitive tests that measured recall memory, perceptual reasoning, inhibition and short-term memory.

To get a more honest account of their marijuana and alcohol consumption, students were assured that parents and teachers would not have access to the information — unless there was an imminent safety risk. The study concluded that marijuana had a more damaging effect on teenagers’ long-term cognitive abilities than alcohol. Even after students reported stopping marijuana, their cognition did not improve.

“Cannabis causes cognitive impairment and delayed cognitive development in adolescents,” Patricia Conrad, the lead author and professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal, told NBC News. “This study focuses on the neuropsychological effects of cannabis. We think it’s important because it is linked to how someone functions in life.”

It’s not the first research to find that cannabis use may be harmful to teen brains.

In a study published in JAMA Psychiatry in June, University of Pennsylvania scientists analyzed 69 studies involving younger cannabis users. They discovered that young people who used marijuana frequently were more likely to have slightly lower scores on tests of memory, learning new information, and higher-level thinking involving problem solving and processing information — compared to non-users.

More research is needed to determine how and why the brain is affected by early marijuana use, scientists say. But the longer-term social implications of marijuana use in teens are more well known.

In 2014, The Lancet Psychiatry famously reported that teens who smoke marijuana daily are 60 percent less likely to graduate from high school or college than those who never use — and seven times more likely to attempt suicide.

And a 2017 study led by Josiane Bourque and colleagues at the University of Montreal suggests that a link between frequent marijuana use in adolescence and psychotic symptoms may be largely caused by depression.

According to data provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens, about 5.9 percent of 12th graders reported daily use of marijuana in 2017, up from 5.1 percent in 2007.

Amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a report last year opposing medical IBP/net and recreational marijuana use for kids. Currently, nine states and the A teenager smokes marijuana out of a bong outside the Senate building in Mexico City on April District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. (IBP/net) 20, 2017.

Salmonella outbreak from eggs sickens 38 The eggs were sold primarily in retail stores and restaurants in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

The cartons have “best if used by” dates of July 25 to Oct. 3, 2018. A list of stores where they were sold is at the Food and Drug Administration website.

Salmonella cases have been reported in Colorado, Montana, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama. Twenty-four new cases have been reported since Sept. 10,

when the CDC issued its first report on the outbreak.

The CDC advises consumers to return any Gravel Ridge Farms eggs to the store where purchased or throw them out, even if some of the eggs were eaten and no one has gotten sick.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Most people recover without treatment.

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TEEN brains are more vulnerable to the effects of marijuana than alcohol, a new study finds.

ALABAMA - A salmonella outbreak caused by infected eggs has sickened 38 people in seven states since mid-June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Ten people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.

Tests have traced the infections to eggs sold by Gravel Ridge Farms of Cullman, Alabama, which had issued a recall on Sept. 8, the CDC said Tuesday.

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Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani

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This was revealed in the panel discussion on Empowering Women at Workplace organized by the IMF in the IMF-WBG Annual Meeting 2018 on Tuesday (Oct. 9) at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Westin, Nusa Dua, Bali.

Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani, stated that without the assistance of policies that can ease the burden on women, echoing the gender equality in the workforce will be very difficult.

Sri Mulyani explained that women’s contributions provide benefits for families, the economy and the community. In Indonesia, there is no prohibition for women from working, but there is still a patriarchal view amidst the society. Besides, women are still considered as the second source of income seeker for families.

Many young women are very excited when they start working. However, they will have to stop working when getting married, pregnant and giving birth. Taking care of the household is considered as the main task of women. They must play the role as mother, and domestic work is borne to women.

“In our institution, Ministry of Finance, we show off best practices and already received awards because we have provided various facilities for women workers, such as nursing rooms and day care center. By that way, we help reduce the feeling of burden on women workers,” said Sri Mulyani.

This panel discussion was held to highlight gender inequality which has resulted in impediments to the development potential of the country, the economy and even companies, in the face of current challenges.

“There is a stereotype that women are weak in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences. Actually, I have found their academic scores were high at college, but the challenge is how they can survive when they enter the workforce,” she said.

So, it is necessary to make the office eco-friendly to women. Women can work comfortably and show all the potentials they have. “Without the assistance of policies that can ease the burden on women, echoing gender equality in the workforce will be very difficult,” she affirmed.

Another speaker, IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, highlighted that currently we are facing a high-tech era that have a significant influence on the presence of women in the workforce. This effect does not happen because women are minority, but because they work in the field of the automated work. So, technology can result in a big risk to the number of jobs filled by women.

In harmony with her opinion, Executive Secretary of the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe, stated it is very important to protect women and what they do with their ideas and with whom they want to do so. By that way, women can develop and further enhance the role of their intellectual ideas. (kmb42)

31 world skydivers enlivens WTP declaration

MANGUPURA — A total of 31 skydivers participated in the declaration of the World Tourism Park (WTP) on Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Renon. They were chosen to enliven the declaration in accordance with the philosophy of the World Tourism Park carried by the WTP Foundation. “By skydiving we can see the beauty of Indonesia from the air. Skydivers from various countries come to Bali to support Indonesia as a World Tourism Park,” said Daniel Kumendong, Founder and CEO of the World Tourism Park Foundation.

He added that in this declaration is also promoted 45 superior natural tourism potentials from 34 provinces in Indonesia. Of the 45 tourism potentials, 9 tourist attractions are chosen to become the icons of the World Tourism Park. Some natural tourism potentials such as the Anambas Islands, Seribu Islands, Derawan Islands, Lake

Toba, Kelimutu Lake, Weh Island, Morotai Island, and Komodo Island are promoted. Besides, there are also Mount Krakatau, Mount Tengger, Mount Merapi, Ujung Kulon as well as the Musi River.

“After the declaration, I hope that each regional leader will promote their natural tourism potentials. By that way, each region has the independence to manage its tourism,” said Daniel.

Currently, he revealed there are many tourism potentials in Indonesia that are not owned by other countries.

This is what makes Indonesia worthy of being a World Tourism Park. At this time, Indonesia is the only World Tourism Park that is not found in other countries. “What the world has, there must be in Indonesia. Conversely, what Indonesia has, it does not necessarily exist in other countries,” he said.

Furthermore, Daniel stated that Bali is chosen as the place of the declaration because the Island of the Gods has indeed been widely known by world tourists. “People know that Bali and the world community are more familiar with Bali than Indonesia. We also deliberately chose Puputan Square to declare as having a historic field where the past Indonesian fighters fought desperately to free the Motherland from the hands of the invaders,” he continued.

Meanwhile, Naila Novaranti and professional skydivers as supporters of the event and participants of the declaration together with the regional leaders such as the governor revealed that most skydivers already have owned Security Clearance (SC) to prepare for the declaration. They are representatives from several countries such as Britain, the United States,

Ireland, Spain, Venezuela, Canada and Italy.

“Actually, there are so many people wishing to participate in this skydiving action but the quota from the organizers is very limited. So, we

have to limit the participants to only 30 skydivers and 12 other crew members that will be prepared to make demonstrations in the air,” said Naila Novaranti, the Ambassador of the WTP Forum Air Tourism. (kmb23)

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A total of 31 skydivers participated in the declaration of the World Tourism Park (WTP) on Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Renon.

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Use of Balinese scripts in public facilities, Writing remains wrong

Vice President M Jusuf Kalla pays a working visit to Bali

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JAKARTA- Vice President M Jusuf Kalla paid a working visit to Bali, on Wednesday among other things for a dialog on Disaster Risk Insurance and Financing. Kalla is also expected to attend a dinner organized by the US-Indonesia Society on the resort island.

He departed from Halim Perdanakusumah in East Jakarta on Wednesday morning, and greeted

by Bali Governor Wayan Koster upon his arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali.

From the airport, he proceeded to Trans Resort Bali Hotel to offi-

ciate a launch of CNBC economic news channel.

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani will greet Kalla in the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) where the vice president will deliver a keynote address in the dialog.

During his stay in Bali, Kalla is

also expected to meet Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank leaders.

He is scheduled to return to Jakarta in the evening after attending a dinner hosted by the US -Indonesian Society, together with US Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph RI Donovan. (ant)

SEMARAPURA - The use of Balinese script in public facilities has been implemented in Klungkung district according to the Regulation of Bali Governor No. 80/2018 concerning the Protection and Utilization of Balinese Language, Scripts and Literature.

However, behind the writing there is still something wrong, not in accordance with the script writing rules.

Some are even wrong in writing abbreviations. For example, it happens to the signboard of the PKK’s Secretariat, the Motivator Team of Klungkung District and the Dharma Wanita Unit. Similar mistakes also happened to the signboard of the regent’s office, precisely northwards of the Klungkung Culture, Youth and Sports Agency.

Klungkung Regional Secretary, I Gede Putu Winastra, said the writing was carried out in a short time without the support of clear guidelines. It was suspected to be the cause of the mistakes. District government immediately conducted an evaluation by involving relevant agencies. “We have short time for preparation. This will be evaluated. If necessary, we establish a team,” he said on Monday (Oct. 8).

Coordinator of Balinese Language Extension of Klungkung, I Wayan Arta Diptha, said the district government did not involve him in the writing. He also mentioned that according to the monitoring and information received, there were a number of erroneous writings, not in accordance with the script writing rules. “Actually, in my opinion, there are still many wrong things.

For instance, the word ‘kabupaten (district)’ remains to use ordinary /ba/ (unaspirated consonant) and ordinary /u/ suku diacritics and has not applied yet the /bha/ kembang or aspirated consonant along with the /u/ suku ilut diacritics,” he explained.

In order not to continue, he planned to coordinate directly with the regent of Klungkung to jointly make repairs before the writing is done permanently. “We plan to coordinate this matter,” he said. Apart from this mistake, this

man from Tegak village, Klungkung subdistrict, highly appreciated to the breakthroughs made by the government, both the province of Bali and the district. “Most importantly, there is an enthusiasm to start. We can fix the matter of mistake,” he added.

Meanwhile, Coordinator of the Balinese Language Extension of Bali Province, I Nyoman Suka Ardiasa, hoped the post-launching will be carried out immediately, so that by 2019 all writings are in accordance with the rules. “There remains enough time for improvement. We hope that after using permanent writing, there will be no mistakes,” he said.

Contrastingly, a member of the Klungkung House of Representatives, I Gde Artison Andarawata, hoped the use of Balinese script, especially in Klungkung district does not only chime in. In other words, it only lasts for a few months and immediately dims. “This has already been raised. However, after that it then dimmed again. Now, it should not chime in. If necessary, this can be echoed more widely,” he said.

Not only that, this son of the late painting maestro, Nyoman Gunarsa, also asked the district government to pay more attention to other cultures more seriously, one of them is the dance. He assessed the necessity to make an inventory of the arts so that it can be made into a regional icon.

“Especially for the Culture Agency, I dare to say there is no serious movement to awaken culture. It remains to just wait for information from the community. For preservation, it is necessary to raise the art studios. Many can be found in Klungkung. Create something that can be an icon. Today, Klungkung is still called the Serombotan Land (the land of assorted vegetables in spicy sauces). It’s very small,” he said.

Klungkung district formerly becoming the center of the Bali’s kingdom in ancient times, according to him, must be at the forefront in terms of the art and cultural preservations. (kmb45)

IMF-WB meetings use Indonesian internet network: Minister

NUSA DUA - The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank (IMF-WB) Group held in Bali utilize internet network using cloud computing, Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara stated.

“They see the network in Indonesia

is so good that they use cloud computing and need not bring server from the US,” he noted here on Tuesday.

At the earlier annual meetings, the IMF-WB committee removed their server to the host country, as the network was not good at that time, he remarked.

The internet speed during the IMF-WB annual meetings reaches an average of 800 megabits per second, which is relatively high, he noted. Internet connection can be accessed through a wireless network or cable or LAN, one of which is installed in the journal-

ists` special rooms in BICC Westin, Nusa Dua, he stated.

Three weeks before the world forum kicked off, state telecommunication operator PT Telkom, as a service provider, had conducted a speed test along with an IMF-WB team, he revealed.

Telkom is providing high-speed

internet of up to 40 gigabits per second to support the IMF-WB annual meetings.

Telkom Enterprise Director Dian Rachmawan remarked earlier that the high-speed internet connection is equipped with security firewall. (ant)

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Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center Introduces the New Director of Sales & Marketing

Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center is very pleased to introduce to you the new Director of Sales & Marketing, Ririn Setyowati Low. A passionate Indonesian hotelier who was born and raised in Bali has an inspiring and wellrounded 22 years record in various management and operational roles within the hospitality industry combined with other service oriented related industries. She brings an impressive resume with over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry including;

Sales & Marketing, Hotel Operations, Hotel pre-opening, Restaurant Operations, and Restaurants pre-opening, she have had many years of experience in Sales & Marketing, and followed as a Top Managerial for the past years. You wouldn’t find many people who know the business from all of the major aspects like Ririn does.

Prior to her appointment, an alumna of InterStudi, with a Diploma Degree in Secretarial Academy, Ririn spent 3 years as a Corporate General Manager for an Award winning Alchemy Bali – Alchemy Restaurant and Alchemy Holistic Clinic

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Rihanna gets out the vote in US

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WASHINGTON - Rihanna wants Americans to work, work, work, work, work -- on getting registered to vote.

Lady Gaga

The 30-year-old Barbados-born pop singer -who has residency in America but cannot vote herself -- took to Instagram to urge her fans to sign up before deadline for November’s midterm elections.

“GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Who is awake this morning? And who’s woke?” she asked her 65 million followers.

“You have 1 job today and that is to properly register to vote,” RiRi wrote, alongside a chart of the voter registration deadlines in each of the 50 states.

She said Tuesday was the deadline to register in 14 states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

“Go to Vote.org to register and to double and triple check that you are properly registered!”

Rihanna’s plea came a few days after fellow pop diva Taylor Swift made a similar request.

Kamari Guthrie of Vote.org told Buzzfeed News that voter registrations have surged since Swift’s Instagram post.

Vote.org had received 65,000 registrations within the 24 hours after Swift’s message, more than the 56,669 recorded in the entire month of August,” Guthrie said. (afp)

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Gaga, Serena Williams, Styles and Gucci star to host Met gala

NEW YORK - Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, Harry Styles and Gucci’s star designer Alessandro Michele will co-chair next year’s Met Gala with Anna Wintour, museum officials said Tuesday.

Organized every year by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Gala is a fundraising dinner for its Costume Institute.

It is run by Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, whose influence is such that the space dedicated to the Costume Institute since 2014 has been called the Anna Wintour Costume Center.

Trading shrewdly on her name, the high priestess of fashion has managed to turn the event into a can’t-miss collision of the creative world from fashion to film to theater to TV to sport -- and anyone ready to pay for the 30,000-dollar ticket.

The theme of the May 6, 2019 Gala will be camp style, as defined by US writer Susan Sontag.

“Camp’s disruptive nature and subversion of modern aesthetic values has often been trivialized, but this exhibition will reveal its profound influence on both high art and popular culture,” said Max Hollein, director of The Met. (afp)

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Indonesia to press for policy coordination at IMF-World Bank meetings

NUSA DUA - Indonesia plans to use meetings between global finance ministers and central bank chiefs on the island of Bali this week to push for more clarity on the path of interest rates in advanced countries, the country’s central bank governor said on Monday.

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Indonesia and some other emerging economies have been hit hard as investors cut their risk appetite for assets amid a rise in U.S. interest rates and an intensifying trade war between Beijing and Washington.

Indonesia, which is hosting the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, expects talks to cover rising U.S. interest rates, as well as the global trade war and its impact on emerging markets, Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo

told a news conference.

“We will voice the interest of Indonesia in the context so that global economic recovery can be more balanced, there can be more clarity on the path of rising interest rates in advanced economies and a resolution for rising tension in global trade,” Warjiyo said.

He called for more policy coordination and harmonization between countries so that emerging markets can lead global growth alongside a recovery in the U.S.

economy.

The Indonesian rupiah IDR=ID has weakened around 10 percent so far this year, touching its lowest in over 20 years on Monday at 15,245 to the dollar before recovering slightly.

Bank Indonesia has raised interest rates five times since mid-May, while the government has lifted import taxes and delayed infrastructure projects to curb imports.

Authorities have said they are willing to accept slightly lower

economic growth to stabilize the market.

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, a former managing director of the World Bank, defended multilateral gatherings like the IMF-World Bank meetings and said they were a way for global policy makers to build understanding.

“I don’t underestimate meetings like this, although it is often hard to communicate these things easily.

But if we don’t participate and we don’t present our actual problems, each country will go in their own direction and this can create danger,” she said, speaking alongside

Warjiyo.

“Each country basically cares for its own domestic problems before looking after the world’s, but if we communicate often, people will know that one country’s policy can have a spillover dimension.” (afp) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http:// radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.