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Putting sex in sexagenarian: Madonna still shocks at 60
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NEW YORK - Whether by brazenly injecting sex in the public sphere, adopting gay subculture for mainstream audiences or becoming the top-selling female musician of all time, Madonna has asserted an incalculable influence. The pop superstar is turning 60 on August 16 and is again breaking barriers -- this time as a mature woman who is still brash, carnal and unapologetic. Giving new meaning to the term sexagenarian, Madonna openly dates men three decades younger, maintains a svelte figure that would be the envy of most people half her age and on her latest tour put on a characteristically provocative show that simulated most conceivable sex acts. Madonna is hardly the first female entertainer to stay active while growing older, with singers as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Cher, Dolly Parton and Stevie Nicks on stage in their 70s. But Madonna -- who entered pop culture at the same time as MTV -- has embodied the cult of youth like few other artists and, while others reinvented themselves or staged nostalgic comebacks, the Material Girl has never gone more than four years without an album since her blockbuster self-titled debut in 1983. The title of a single off her latest album, “Rebel Heart,” summed up her unwavering attitude: “Bitch, I’m Madonna.” Freya Jarman, a music scholar at the University
of Liverpool who co-edited a book on Madonna, said the pop star has already left her legacy, with younger artists such as Lady Gaga so evidently influenced by her. But she emphasized that Madonna was now demonstrating a new kind of relevance. “As an aging, female popular musician who is still so much in the public eye, she is absolutely relevant,” Jarman said. “Madonna stands out in a way that she always has done, in that she has always been interested in creating a stir which someone like Cher, for my money, does not, really.” Many stars “seem to fade in and out of focus, while Madonna doesn’t seem to fade out,” Jarman added. (afp)
The name’s Idris: actor Elba fuels Bond speculation
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British actor, director and executive producer Idris Elba
LONDON - British actor Idris Elba fuelled speculation on Sunday that he may be named the first black James Bond, with a cryptic tweet. “My name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” he tweeted, echoing the super spy’s famous catchline, “The name is Bond, James Bond.” The message sent fans into a frenzy of excitement, as rumours abound that Elba may be named to succeed Daniel Craig as the next incarnation of 007. Elba, 45, made his name in gritty US television drugs drama “The Wire” and won a Golden Globe for his role as a murder detective
in “Luther”, before moving to the big screen. The son of a car factory worker from east London, he is now one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars. He has been in blockbusters such as “Thor”, “Pacific Rim” and “Star Trek”, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for playing the title role in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”. Elba has been linked to the Bond franchise for years, although he has previously said that he thought he might be too old. Fresh rumours emerged this week amid reports that Bond pro-
ducer Barbara Broccoli said it was now “time” for a black actor to take the role. However, a spokesman for the alleged source of this quote, director Antoine Fuqua, told the Hollywood Reporter that he and Broccoli had never discussed Bond or casting. Craig will return for the fifth time as Bond in 2019, in an as yet unnamed movie directed by Oscarwinning filmmaker Danny Boyle. It is expected to be Craig’s final outing as 007, having previously starred in “Casino Royale”, “Quantum of Solace”, “Skyfall” and “Spectre”. (afp)
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Two Canadian tourists ride the bicycle to leave Gili Air island, west Nusa Tenggara on August 11, 2018. An earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok has killed 387 people, authorities said, adding hundreds of thousands of displaced people were still short of clean water, food and medicine nearly a week on.
Lombok quake sends shudders through tourist industry
The powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Lombok in recent weeks killing some 400 people have sent holidaymakers fleeing, raising questions about how its lucrative tourism sector will bounce back. Two deadly tremors a week apart -- accompanied by dozens of aftershocks -- wrought widespread damage on homes and livelihoods, striking during the crucial tourism season, when hotels, local businesses and seasonal workers earn the bulk of their annual revenue. In the Gili Islands, a popular backpacker and diving destination just off Lombok’s northern coast, thousands of terrified tourists jostled on powder-white beaches for departing boats. Lombok’s airport was briefly
crammed with holidaymakers rushing to get flights out, while the main tourist drag of Senggigi has been left deserted. Alfan Hasandi depended on peak season tourists to see his family through the rest of the year. He and his brothers ran a now shuttered business on one of the islands, Gili Air, offering boat tickets, snorkeling, trekking and vehicle rentals, usually earning five million rupiah ($350) a day during peak season. “We hope we can rebuild... but it’s impossible because people are still
traumatised,” the 25-year-old told AFP. “Our homes have been completely destroyed... We don’t have money to rebuild, we need help.” Located in the one of the most tectonically active areas in the world, Indonesians are used to natural disasters and its tourism industry has bounced back from catastrophes in the past. But for Lombok, the quakes struck at an especially cruel time, when the island’s tourism industry was on the way up. - ‘A new Bali’ Dubbed “The Island of a Thousand Mosques”, Muslim-majority Lombok was always a path less travelled destination than its bigger neighbor Bali, the Hindu-majority island that forms
the backbone of Indonesia’s $19.4 billion tourist sector. But it had been earmarked as one of Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s “10 new Balis” with the regional government hoping to develop it into a major destination, especially in the booming halal tourism sector.nIts residents now have to repair and rebuild, hoping that spooked tourists return. Senggigi would normally be bustling with visitors this time of year. Now boats lie idle along its main beach, restaurants and hotels have been shuttered on its main drag and the usual stream of touts offering services has dried up. “We don’t know whether we can operate again in September,” Susi
Hayati, manager of the Asmara restaurant, told AFP. Ketut Jaya, manager of the nearby Holiday Resort Lombok, said it might be a month before they could start taking guest bookings again. Just 19 of the resort’s 189 rooms were occupied by hardy tourists who decided not to leave after the quake. Continued to page 6 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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Consul General of China appreciates to govt efforts DENPASAR - Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Denpasar assessed that the Indonesian government, especially that of Bali, has done its best in handling disasters. As is known, Bali is still haunted by the eruption of Mount Agung where it is now declared to be at level III or watch. Lately, it is also affected by the earthquake disaster in Lombok. “Like when Mount Agung erupted, the government provided shelter, hotel rooms and free transportation for tourists trapped in Bali because the airport was closed,” said Gou Haodong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, on Friday (Aug. 10). Gou Haodong also considered the government to have acted quickly in the earthquake disaster in Lombok. One of them is by sending a ship to evacuate tourists from the disaster location. Among the tourists, 40 of them are tourists from China. His government highly
The damaged house in Buleleng Regency
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After earthquake, Residents need foods and clean water
SINGARAJA - A total of 28 people of seven family heads becoming the victims of the earthquake whose houses were severely damaged are completely in limited situation. Residents of Kelandis hamlet, Pakisan, Kubutambahan, are now occupying two tarp tents and they do not fit for habitation.
Location where the tents were established remains untidy due to the damaged building debris of Gede Sidi Mantra, 29. His house was flattened to the ground after being hit by the earthquake on Sunday (Aug. 5). This family occupies a tent posing the assistance of the Buleleng Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD). Meanwhile, another tent was made independently by the refugees after their house was damaged. Due to restricted location to dispose of the debris, it looks scattered. They have to sleep on unworthy plastic tarps. In addition to the matter of location, they also have difficulties when cooking as the cooking utensils and kitchens have been destroyed by the earthquake. Gede Sidi Mantra occupying the two tents belongs to an extended family. They include Jero Ketut Mangku Rentena, Wayan Sugita, Nyoman Rentana, Made
Teken, Nyoman Sukadana and Nyoman Rentada. “We take refuge in my home yard because the house of my family in remote area was damaged by the earthquake,” he said. Since taking refuge, people have experienced serious problems. Until last Saturday, they had not received any basic food assistance from the government. Moreover, they must find clean water far from the evacuation site to simply be able to cook and drink water. Secretary of BPBD Buleleng, Ketut Susila, claimed that he is taking care of basic necessities to the province in order to be distributed to refugees as currently the food stock in the BPBD Buleleng is empty. Meanwhile, related to the tent needs of refugee, Susila did not dismiss if the BPBD Buleleng has limited capacity in providing tents. Besides, the tent is indeed required at some points. For the clean water need, Susila promised to install water tanks to overcome the clean water problem for refugees at Klandis. “The available stock is limited. So, we hope refugees to be patient because we are still waiting for logistical assistance from the provincial government,” he affirmed. (kmb38)
appreciated to the efforts made by the government. “We are very grateful. Although only 40 people, they represent all Chinese citizens. So, we are easier to inform the people in China that conditions in Bali and Lombok are actually safe,” he explained. According to Gou Haodong, the news about the earthquake in Lombok affecting Bali had spread throughout China. Meanwhile, China is now listed as the largest tourist contributor to the Island of the Gods. Although he could not yet able to ascertain the number, he believed there must be a cancellation of tourist visits to Bali due to the disaster. “We try to provide correct information regarding the disaster, but do not frighten. There is no travel warning or travel advice. We just appeal that Chinese people having been and wishing to travel to Bali to be more careful,” he explained. (rin)
“Bali Process” involves private sector to handle human trafficking
NUSA DUA - The “Bali Process” dialogue will involve the private sector to address the issue of human trafficking, people smuggling, and transnational crimes. “The private sector is a user. Hence, it will become an important issue to be discussed during the `Bali Process,`” Director General for Multilateral Cooperation of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard stated at the opening of the Bali Process senior officials` meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali. Private sector players will participate in the 7th Bali Process ministerial meeting, scheduled to be held on Tuesday. The forum, established in 2002, will involve the private sector to make a regulation on working practice that can minimize human trafficking. In a bid to expand its coverage, the forum had, in 2017, established the Bali Process` Government and Business Forum to encourage private sector contribution to handle human trafficking and smuggling. Febrian noted that the main challenges for the non-binding forum are issues on human trafficking and smuggling as well as cross-border
crimes that are forecast to continue. Hence, the ministry has called on the member countries` commitment to handling the case, as outlined in the ministerial declaration planned to be conveyed during its Tuesday meeting. “The main issue that must be the focus of constant attention is how to strengthen the mechanism and cooperation among origin, transit, and destination countries to lower the trend of the case,” he stated. According to Febrian, despite its Asia-Pacific coverage, the Bali Process forum will also involve a similar forum established in other regions, such as the “Budapest Process” in Europe. “We will discuss ways to handle human trafficking. It will be impossible for us, as a transit country, to handle this alone,” he affirmed. The Bali Process conference was established in 2002 by Indonesia and Australia, with as many as 45 member countries and three international organizations: the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime. (ant)
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1st Anniversary SoleHouse Celebration
Since February 2016, Bali Dynasty Resort has committed to supporting Solemen under the tagline “Help Friends For Life”. This has involved assisting many SoleBuddies with their ongoing long-term care and education as well as providing one-off donations such as wheelchairs, prosthetic legs and medical treatment. In July 2017, Bali Dynasty Resort significantly contributed to
helping disadvantaged members of the Balinese community by sponsoring SoleHouse in Renon, Denpasar. This is a “Home from Home” for a number of children and their parents or carers during pre and post-operative care. It features four bedrooms, two shared bathrooms, a living room, and a communal kitchen with running water and electricity. The house is a blessing for the poor and their
families who live far away from the hospital, and for whom basic needs such as a comfortable bed and modern bathing facilities are a rare extravagance. To celebrate the 1st anniversary of SoleHouse on 31stJuly 2018, Bali Dynasty Resort arranged for general maintenance to be carried out. The repainting of walls and fixing the roof were just two of the main activities completed by the
team. Sarah Chapman (Solemen Head of Outreach) was also onsite to lend a helping hand. We would like to thank all of our guests for their generous donations and support of our Charity Effort. This has enabled us to drive our sustainable social commitment programme and in turn help the disadvantaged people of Bali. Our biggest annual fundraising initiative is the
yearly Back to Bali Dynasty Party in Perth. We also conduct plenty of fundraising within the resort, through everyday poolside games, donation boxes and a voluntary $2 donation for guests checking out. Then there’s our twice-weekly Charity Quiz Night at Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub, held every Tuesday at 7.30pm and Thursday at 8.45pm, where everyone is welcome.
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Glamping Review: Secret Cloud House, Staffordshire, England, UK
STAFFORDSHIRE - At this Secret Cloud glamping destination prepare to reconnect with nature without having to forgo luxury. Arriving here at dusk, you’d be forgiven for rubbing your eyes, thinking you’d stumbled across a fairy tale village. A boardwalk winds its way across a lush meadow toward a collection of five luxurious yurts, where woodburning stoves send delightfully-smelling smoke twirling gently skywards. There is total peace, for the faint sound of laughter which carries on the breeze – and the whole scene is illuminated by the warm glow of candle and fairy lights. We have discovered the exclusive, multi-award-winning Secret Cloud House Holidays, set on the edge of the Peak District: where guests can reconnect with nature without forgoing luxury. Who for
Couples yearning a slow-paced, calming and environmentally-friendly break in nature with a lot of luxury to boot. Or hen parties and small groups looking for a bonding spa break in the outdoors. Small families too would be happy here.
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With uninterrupted views across the Staffordshire Moorlands, and the Peak District beyond, each luxury yurt (Blackberry; Foxglove; Bilberry; Elderflower; Rosehip – each with its own unique twist on decor), has its own wood-fired private hot tub, wood-burning stove and a seethrough skylight which, on a clear night, means you can stargaze before nodding off. The double beds, they say, are handmade, very comfy and dressed with Egyptian cotton linen, featherdown duvets and Staffordshire wool blankets. There’s a private eco-loo-with-a-view located just outside each yurt, while the spacious shower rooms have flushing toilets and are insulated with Staffordshire sheep’s wool and powered by solar thermal panels. Mod cons include: hairdryers, straighteners and full length mirrors. You will also find a charging locker to leave your phones safely, lots of books and maps on the area and a variety of board games for nights by the fire. We stayed in Elderflower, perhaps the most luxurious of yurts, which is tucked right in the corner of the meadow and boasting a king-size French-style bed. This is understandably popular with mini-mooners and couples seeking a romantic break. Food and Drink
Of course, you can cook-up a feast in the comfort of your yurt, each has a wood burning stove oven, a camping kitchen with gas burners and grill plus dining table and chairs. Or there’s your own outdoor barbecue.
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111 kiosks and stalls of Batukandik Market burned-out DENPASAR — Large fires returned to occur in Denpasar. After the Badung Market was on fire on February 29, 2016, on Saturday (Aug. 11) a total of 111 kiosks and stalls of Anyar Sari Market or better known as Batu Kandik Market on Jalan Gunung Galunggung, West Denpasar, were on fire. The fire grew bigger because some stalls and kiosks sold upakara or ritual facilities. The merchants panicked and scattered out of the market.
A fridge freezer is provided and a large cool box too. Each booking also receives a welcome breakfast hamper with local butcher’s sausages and bacon, milk from the local dairy, eggs from a local young farmer, and fresh bread from Bakewell Bakery. The owners also have links to local chocolatiers and a small Peak District coffee roaster who creates their very own Secret Cloud blend. If you can drag yourself away from the comfort here, try breakfast at the Cottage Kitchen Country Café, just a five-minute drive away. The countryside café and farm shop offers some tasty menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Highly recommended at any time is the county’s delicious local delicacy – Staffordshire oatcakes. For dinner, a 15-minute drive brings you to The Duncombe Arms, a renovated historic inn with the relaxed welcome of a local pub, plus a fine dining restaurant, earning it a place on many of the UK’s ‘best dining pubs’ lists. Facilities
The onsite ‘Shepherds Rest’ massage treatment room has a menu of treatments taking place by candlelight in front of a wood-burning stove. Treatments start from £25, but it’s best to book in advance. There’s also a central wood-fired sauna that comes with an essential oil menu – from the healing aromas of eucalyptus to mentally uplifting grapefruit. Just in case the heavens decide to open, the wood-decked walkway connects the yurts, washrooms, sauna and the car park, so you can keep away from any mud and standing water on the field itself. (net)
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The fire grew bigger because some stalls and kiosks sold upakara or ritual facilities.
The amount of losses is estimated to reach billions of rupiahs. Sources of information at the crime scene told that the merchants were shocked around 12:00 as the fire already burned the stalls and kiosks. In this market, there are 590 stalls and kiosks, where 111 of them burned to ashes. Seven fire trucks consisting of five units from Denpasar City and two other units from Badung district were deployed to extinguish the fire. The fire could just be extinguished at 15:30. “At present, the fire has been extinguished and entered the stage of cooling the remaining debris,” said the Head of the Denpasar Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), I.B. Joni Ariwibawa. A merchant, I Wayan Rekin, admitted he did not know exactly the cause of the fire. The incident began when he
was about to dry out snacks for ceremonial paraphernalia. However, smoke has been rising from the bottom precisely in Block I and instantly the fire has expanded and spread to other kiosks and stalls. “I’d better save myself without thinking about merchandise,” he said. Head of the PD Pasar Denpasar, I.B. Kompyang Wiranata, accompanied by the Head of Anyar Sari Market, I Ketut Adiyasa, said at the fire location that based on the data at least 111 kiosks and stalls were burned out from totally 590 kiosks and stalls. This number consists of 20 kiosks in block I, 47 stalls in block I, and 44 kiosks in block II. However, he has not been able to ascertain the cause of the fire and the total losses due to this disaster. “We will make data collection first,” he said.
Relocated immediately
Secretary of the Denpasar Municipality, who is also the Head of the BPBD Denpasar, AAN Rai Iswara, also monitored the burned condition of the Anyar Sari Market. He was concerned about the fire accident happening to the Anyar Sari Market. Relevant agencies are instructed to carry out data collection and inventory after the fire. Besides, PD Pasar Denpasar together with the Head of the Anyar Sari Market is expected to immediately relocate the merchants whose kiosks and stalls are affected. (kmb12)
Landfill, not a solution to overcome waste SMALL number of waste will not become a problem because it is easy to manage. However, if the waste belonging to one area is put together in one container, be ready to get difficulty as the problem is getting bigger. This is happening to most urban areas preferring to manage waste easily by collecting and throwing to a landfill. Waste will mount if only piled up and then perishing. Finally, it results in a poison that kills slowly the motherland. Then, is there an easy and inexpensive way to manage waste? Waste on the Island of Bali, especially plastic, has begun to make resentful because it makes a bad tourism image. But it does not necessarily mean if local government does not care about the problem of waste management. “In terms of policy, various measures have been carried out by the government in handling waste problems. For example, it has issued a regional regulation,” said Nyoman Mardika, from the Manikaya Kauci Foundation, an environmental NGO in the Merah Putih talk show aired on BaliTV some time ago. However, added Mardika, like other problems in Bali, the problem lies in the level of implementation. “Waste problem cannot be resolved because the implementation is still far from expectations,” he affirmed. In the perspective of a member the Bali House of Representatives, Commission III, I Ketut Kariyasa Adnyana, the regional government of Bali in terms of discourse is good enough in handling waste. “The Bali govern-
ment, for example, has launched the Bali Clean and Green program. This is one of the programs related to waste management,” he said. Again, the implementation matter is still far from expectations. One of the indicators on the lacking of commitment to waste management at the implementation level can be seen from the lacking of regional budgets allocated for the waste problems. “The government only allocates the budget of IDR 4 billion. For the same purpose, Surabaya government allocates almost IDR 30 billion for waste management,” explained Karyasa, from the PDI-P faction. The matter of waste handling at the level of government policy is indeed very complex. The existence of many legal rules even makes a lot of parties in confusion. According to the Head of Center for Environmental Studies (PPLH) of Udayana University, I Made Sudarma, regional autonomy puts the garbage problem in the district and municipality government. But in the context of Bali, the waste problems are not possible to be resolved at the district level because the area is small and coincides with each other. The method of handling waste by throwing waste to landfill without further processing certainly will not become effective. Sudarma exemplified the Suwung landfill whose condition has exceeded the capacity because it becomes an ending point of garbage from Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, and Tabanan (Sarbagita) regions. Actually
the waste management will only run effective if it is managed in a small area such as at the household or village level, not by direct handling with wider area coverage. According to another academician from the Udayana University who has long been involved in waste management, Dr. Ni Luh Kartini, the handling of waste cannot only be handed over to the government whose waste management is carried out in a wider area. This means the waste cannot be handled only by collecting with trucks from households and then thrown to landfill. “If the method is like that, no matter how large the landfill is, it will certainly become to become full immediately,” said Kartini. For this reason, the waste must be handled from the household level. Each household must be willing to manage their own waste. Organic waste, for example, can be processed
into useful products such as fertilizer. Meanwhile, the inorganic waste such as plastic can be taken advantage into useful items. Kartini reminded that the traditional ways made by society to handle waste are far better than that of modern society. Kartini’s opinion about traditional societies that are wiser in handling garbage is agreed by Iwan from Paiketan Krama Bali. “Balinese local geniuses have actually taught how we have to manage waste,” said Iwan. For example, the Tri Hita Karana philosophy teaches how to maintain harmonious relationships with God, nature and fellow humans. The implementation can also be applied with regard to the Catur Guru (four teachers). “Our belief in the Swadiaya teacher, namely the Creator, should make us not offer anything that contains plastic,” said Iwan satirizing the Balinese community currently often
wrapping snacks or fruits offered in the oblations. As a matter of fact, it is not difficult to manage waste if placed as a problem for everyone, not just the problem of government. With the awareness that waste is everyone’s problem, each of them will manage it well. This is the big problem of waste management. Waste problem is just considered to be the duty of the government or the Environmental Agency (DLH). Balinese people need to immediately change the way of thinking about waste. Thus, it will avoid Bali from bad image as having been written by one of the journalists in TIME Magazine around 2011 where at that time Bali was said to be no longer become destination of Holidays on the Paradise Island, but Holidays in Hell because the waste was scattered around the tourist attractions. (ata)
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The matter of waste handling at the level of government policy is indeed very complex.
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PLN successfully turns on electricity in 3 Gili islands after earthquake
DENPASAR - PLN confirmed that the electricity supply for Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan has been recovered since Saturday (Aug. 11) after the big earthquake (Aug. 5). Residents, hotel entrepreneurs, and tourists remaining to survive on the islands have been able to enjoy PLN’s electricity that was blackout due to damage to the electricity network and infrastructure affected by the earthquake. The electricity on the three Gili islands was recovered after the PLN team gradually repaired the electrical substations in the area. A total of 11 of 81 substations have been operating normally on Gili Trawangan, 7 of 15 substations on Gili Meno and 26 of 27 substations on Gili Air (1 substation in damaged transformer). Overall, 44 of the 123 distribution substations have been operated on the three Gili islands. “We focus on improving and securing the electricity infrastructure in the area so that community activities can be helped. This afternoon, the PLN team succeeded in turning on the electricity on the three Gili islands after working hard for three days. We have turned on the electricity on the three Gili islands quickly, but the aftershocks on Thursday (Aug. 8) destroyed electricity in the islands. Immediately, we should evacuate the PLN team working there to safer place. On Friday (Aug. 8), the repairs were carried out by the PLN team for electricity normalization,” said Djoko R. Abumanan, PLN Business Director for East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara Region. The officers were deployed to secure and repair the networks, ranging from medium voltage networks (JTM), low voltage networks (JTR), home connections (SR) to customer kWh meters. In addition, PLN also delivered two 100-kVA transformers and two 50-kVA transformers for repairs on
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Farmers in war-torn Afghanistan hit by worst drought in decades
MAZAR SHARIF - After his wheat crop failed and wells dried up, Ghulam Abbas sold his animals and joined thousands of other farmers migrating to cities as Afghanistan’s worst drought in living memory ravages the war-torn country.
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PLN confirmed that the electricity supply for Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan has been recovered since Saturday (Aug. 11) after the big earthquake (Aug. 5). Gili Air and two 250-kVA transformers for Gili Trawangan. Delivery of these electrical equipments was carried out by ship of the Indonesian Military (TNI). “All these improvements require massive and sustainable efforts, considering the large number of electrical infrastructure that is in badly damaged condition after the earthquake. We conducted this effort in
cooperation with the Indonesian Naval and National Police,” Djoko explained. The electricity on the Gili islands is highly anticipated by the public as a lot of electricity infrastructure collapsed after the earthquake and it caused total blackouts on the three Gili islands. Surely it paralyzed community activities. For this reason, the presence of PLN together with the TNI and National Police in
the context of restoring electricity conditions is welcomed by the public. “Many people remain to stay in the three Gili islands, so what we really need here is electricity. It is the most important for us. We thank to the PLN for recovering the electricity here. Please do the best for us, thank you very much,” said Kareema, a local resident. (kmb42)
Trio Turkish skimmers sentenced to two years in prison
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Criminal case trial with skimming mode had been delayed because the defendants asked interpreter who understood Turkish.
DENPASAR - Criminal case trial with skimming mode had been delayed because the defendants asked interpreter who understood Turkish. After one-day delay, the trial on the charges was then continued with a decision made for the defendants Tayfun Koc, 36, Dogan Kimis, 43, and Mehmet Ali Mentes, 29, from Turkey. In the trial at the Denpasar District Court on Friday (Aug. 10), prosecutor I Wayan Sutarta respectively charged the trio Turkish defendants of skimming against the automatic teller machine (ATM) with three years and six months imprisonment and a fine of IDR 500 million with subsidiary penalty
of 6 months. Responding to the demand, the defendants through their legal advisor, Dodi Arta Kariawan, immediately submitted an oral response to the charges. In essence, Dodi, who is from Belanding village, Kintamani, requested a relief of sentence. After the trial was suspended for a while, with the pretext that the detention period soon expired, the panel of judges decided to read the verdict. In the Denpasar District Court, the panel of judges agreed that the defendants are found guilty of violating Article 30 paragraph 2 in connection with Article 46 paragraph 2 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 11/2008
concerning Electronic Information and Transactions in connection with Article 55 paragraph 1 of point 1 of the Criminal Code as in the first alternative indictment. However, the panel of judges led by Esthar Oktavi did not agree with the length of the sentence. The panel of judges then sentenced the defendants to two years imprisonment reduced with the detention period and a fine of IDR 500 million with the provision that if not paid, it should be replaced with a four month imprisonment. Upon the verdict, the defendant immediately accepted it. Meanwhile, prosecutor of the Bali Prosecutor’s Office still needs time to think over carefully. (kmb37)
A huge shortfall in snow and rain across much of the country over the normally wet colder months decimated the winter harvest, threatening the already precarious livelihoods of millions of farmers and sparking warnings of severe food shortages. Like hundreds of farming families in Charkint village in the normally fertile northern province of Balkh, Abbas, 45, has moved with 11 family members to the provincial capital Mazar-i-Sharif to find work. “I don’t remember a drought as severe as this year’s,” Abbas, who has been a farmer for more than three decades, told AFP. “We never had to leave our village or sell our animals because of a drought in the past.” As dry conditions and high temperatures persist, there are growing concerns about the spring and summer crops that will be harvested later this year. Afghanistan’s 2018 wheat harvest is already expected to be the lowest since at least 2011, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, set up by USAID in 1985. Faced with an estimated shortfall of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year, more than two million people could become “severely food insecure” and would be in “desperate need” of humanitarian assistance in the next six months, the United Nations has warned. Tens of thousands of sheep and goats have died and many farmers
have eaten the seeds for the next planting season, as rivers and wells dry up and pastures turn to dust. “If the authorities and the international community don’t step up to this challenge now, Afghanistan could face a calamity as we head into the next winter,” UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan Toby Lanzer told AFP recently. But thousands of farmers like Abbas have already given up hope, abandoning their land and moving their families to towns and cities to survive. The UN estimates more than 70,000 people have been displaced to urban areas due to the drought. “Three years ago it rained and snowed well in our village,” Abbas said. “The crops yielded well and I made more than 300,000 afs (afghanis, or nearly $4,300). But this year, even though I sold my sheep and goats, I made less than 100,000 afs (about $1,400).” - Not enough help The lack of precipitation in Balkh has left most of its farming and grazing land parched, Zabiullah Zoobin, provincial director of crops and cultivation management, told AFP recently. More than 450,000 farmers and nomadic herders in the province have slaughtered their cattle, goats and sheep, or sold them for a pittance, he added. “All villagers are wondering what to do with their livestock and how to
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This photo taken on July 19, 2018 shows a general view of Sakhi village in the middle of Shadyan dessert on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif. keep them alive because that is all they have in life,” Haji Sorab, a sheep and goat herder in Dawlat Abad district, told AFP. The drought adds to Afghanistan’s woes as its security forces struggle to beat back Taliban and Islamic State militants, and civilian casualties remain at record levels. Agriculture is the backbone of the Afghan economy. Nearly 15 million people are employed in the sector in the 20 provinces worst affected by the drought, according to the UN. With already high unemployment made worse by record numbers of Afghans returning from Iran and many more internally displaced by the conflict, their chances of finding other work are grim. Prices of sheep and goats have
plunged as farmers rush to sell their animals before they become even weaker, agriculture and livestock ministry spokesman Akbar Rustami told AFP. At the same time, the cost of fodder has soared. Rustami said most of the country’s livestock are in “urgent need of food”. Afghan authorities have so far provided limited assistance to farmers and international aid agencies are struggling to meet the growing demand. UN food and other assistance has reached more than 460,000 people in drought-affected provinces in recent months, Lanzer said -- less than a quarter of those who need it. An agreement between international agencies and the Afghan government to release 60,000 tonnes of
wheat currently held in the country’s strategic grain reserve and turn it into mineral-fortified flour will help. “It won’t be enough for what is needed, but it’s a very good start,” Lanzer said. If much-needed aid does not reach farmers soon, more might turn to more drought-resistant crops such as opium poppies, Abbas warned. Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium, despite billions of dollars being spent on counternarcotics efforts since the US-led invasion in 2001. “A government which is hardly able to pay its soldiers to fight cannot reach out to help people in these remote areas,” Abbas said. “The conditions will eventually force people to turn to illegal crops.” (afp)
For wetter or worse: Philippine bride defies storm
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A beaming bride defiantly marching up a flooded church aisle in the Philippines has won hearts as the country suffers a fresh bout of monsoonal rains.
MANILA - A beaming bride defiantly marching up a flooded church aisle in the Philippines has won hearts as the country suffers a fresh bout of monsoonal rains. Jobel Delos Angeles, 24, married the father of her two children on Saturday as Tropical Storm Yagi and the southwest monsoon brought heavy flooding to the capital Manila and nearby areas, including their home province of Bulacan. In a Facebook video shared over a thousand times, Delos Angeles is all smiles as she walks through brown floodwaters in a white gown and veil before her suited groom clad in flip-flops takes her to the altar. “Even if it floods or it rains, nothing can stop me. You only get married once, will you postpone it? I was marrying the man I love,” Delos Angeles told AFP by phone.
“My gown got wet and heavy but I told myself it was as if I was walking on a red carpet.” The Philippines endures an average of 20 typhoons and storms each year. The latest storm brought misery to many, with 20,000 residents fleeing the riverside district of Marikina in the national capital region where floods swept away cars, authorities said. But for Delos Angeles, the weekend was cause for celebration. She said she and her partner of seven years did not expect bad weather but never considered calling off their wedding even after floodwaters entered the church in Hagonoy town. It was a double ceremony, with their five-month-old daughter baptised in the same event, she added. Guests were photographed barefoot, including children who were afraid to
slip. “We didn’t want a new schedule as we were already stressed out. Our hometown is really flood-prone,” Delos Angeles added. “No car wanted to bring us to the church so I just rode a boat. We didn’t expect so many people would still turn up, even the entourage.” The bride’s aunt, Teresa Bautista, posted the video of her niece which has drawn comments from social media users hailing the event as the “wedding of year”. “I felt bad for them but at the same time I am happy they got it through,” Bautista told AFP. Delos Angeles said she had no regrets. “It is truly memorable. I am so happy. It shows the lesson that there are no what ifs.” (afp)
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Japan’s economy rebounds as consumers, companies spend more
TOKYO - Japan’s economy resumed its longtime expansion in the last quarter as consumers and businesses stepped up spending, the government said Friday.
Preliminary data showed that trade weighed slightly on growth, a worrying sign as Japan braces for tariffs that the administration of President Donald Trump plans to impose on imports of steel and, possibly, autos and auto parts. The world’s third largest economy grew at a 1.9 percent annual pace after contracting by 0.6 percent in January-March, the Cabinet Office said. In quarterly terms, gross domestic product expanded 0.5 percent in April-June, rebounding from a 0.2 percent contraction. Consumers spent more thanks partly to a rise in earnings mostly fueled by strong half-year bonus payments. The 2.1 percent gain in cash earnings in the last quarter was the strongest since 1997 and job growth also remained strong, but a large share of that income likely went into savings, Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics said in a commentary. He said he expects spending to remain relatively strong ahead of a sales tax hike expected next year. “While GDP started expanding again in the second quarter, growth isn’t as vigorous as last year. With the economy running into capacity constraints, we think that activity will remain sluggish for now,” Thieliant said. The contraction early in the year interrupted Japan’s longest expan-
Karangsewu Beach Sets to Attract Visitors
Other than Gilimanuk Bay, the natural tourist attraction recently developed at the western tip of Gilimanuk is the Karangsewu Beach. Even though both rely on calm coastal beach scenery in combination with the cluster of Prapat Agung hill, there are differences in the concept of development.
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In this July 20, 2018, photo, people walk on a street in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. Japan reports its economy resumed its longtime expansion in the last quarter as consumers and businesses stepped up spending. sion in almost three decades. But growth has remained weaker than hoped for. Still, the news could help Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in his campaign to remain leader of the ruling
Liberal Democratic Party in an election in September. The outlook for trade is a looming uncertainty, given the heavy reliance of Japanese manufacturers on demand from factories in China.
Higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. on exports of billions of dollars of Chinese good are likely to pinch a wide array of Japanese industries that supply machinery and parts for electronics, autos and other
products. Trade talks between Japan and the U.S. in Washington on Thursday reportedly made little headway but were due to resume Friday. (ap)
Economy Going “High” as Cannabis Gets the Legal Stamp
LONDON - Marijuana legalization is one of the most controversial and heavily discussed topics in recent times. Many countries are engaged in the process of legalizing marijuana as the substance has been proven to help those with cancer, chronic pain, and even children with behavioral disorders. However, that builds a case for the medical marijuana market which is anyway slated to grow at a CAGR
of 21% by 2022. What could be the reason behind the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes? Read Technavio’s report on the global legal marijuana market Technavio’s research investigates the reasons that are incentivizing the legalization of recreational marijuana. It explores the impact of this legislation on the economy, stakeholders, and
investors. This blog will provide fresh insights that can help gain an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with this volatile market. Find out what is driving this move. Read ‘Legalization of Marijuana Boosts Investment in Recreational Cannabis Market’ About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory
company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 10,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50
countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. (ap)
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Karangsewu Beach in close proximity to the Gilimanuk steam power plant features a natural impression considering it is located in the West Bali National Park (TNBB). So, in the development, it minimally takes advantage of concrete materials or permanent buildings. As soon as coming into the entrance gate of the area, no pathways or paved ways are visible to the beach. Along the road leading to the beach remains in dusty mounds during the dry season. During high tides, some lands in lower position will get flooded like river water. Inevitably, visitors are forced to find another way. “It is indeed the flow of water during the high tide, including the rows of mangrove trees,” explained Suban, one of the fishermen. In the management, a number of photo spots also put forward the natural materials. All the memorial and writing boards are almost entirely made of wood. When compared to Gilimanuk Bay, the boats serving water transportation here can be counted on fingers. The
TNBB management still restricts, and so far it just allows the members of fishermen group to operate in the area. Suban who previously relied on fishing activities now has a side job. His boat offers tour services around the beach. “There is additional income beyond the fish search. Right now, many visitors start to come here especially on the weekend,” he explained. Other than serving visitors, the fishermen group around Gilimanuk is also required to maintain security in the area. It includes the sanitation and the people that enter into the area. Karangsewu Beach has uniqueness compared to other beaches in Bali. Apart from having tranquil water, the expanse of the land on the beach depends on the seasons. During dry season, the landscape is dominated by dry brown with only a few green trees. Meanwhile, in the rainy season, the expanse of green field resembles a football field, just like the characteristics of the seasonal forest which is one of the forest types in the park. In the vicinity also becomes the
habitat of various faunas including the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi). Head of the TNBB, Agus Ngurah Krisna, said this year’s arrangement is begun to be done in order to support the tourism in
Karangsewu. He admitted the road does not use asphalt but paving blocks. The development of tourism facilities includes pedestrian for tourism development, landmark making, gazebo in the Karangsewu area, monitoring post and the development of tourism pier. In addition, the fence is also made around the Karangsewu. “With the pier development, we hope it can be empowered for mangrove tour activities,” he said. (kmb)
Buleleng district government is now awaiting the decision for determination of the proposal of the Truna Jaya Dance and Nyakan Diwang (roadside cooking) into an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO). The dance composed by the late prominent choreographer Gde Manik is proposed because it was already staged Buleleng district government is now awaiting the decision for determination of the proposal of the Truna Jaya Dance and Nyakan Diwang (roadside cooking) into an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO). The dance composed by the late prominent choreographer Gde Manik is proposed because it was already staged massively at the Buleleng Festival (Bulfest) a few years earlier. Truna Jaya itself is a dance performed by a dancer, but when performed in the Bulfest arena, the dancers and gamelan players were able to appear and amaze the audience. For this performance, the district government is asked to propose to the UNESCO so as to be designated into an intangible cultural heritage. In the meantime, the Nyakan Diwang is ancestral tradition at several villages in Banjar subdistrict. Of the many villages in the region,
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the residents of Banjar, Banyuwati, Kayu Putih and other villages never violate and regularly carry it out on the day of Ngembak Geni (a day after the Nyepi—Ed). Based on the stories of predecessors and references, the Nyakan Diwang tends to be a manifestation of social interaction and friendship among residents after a full day of solemn implementation of the bratha penyepian or the four abstinences related to Nyepi celebration. Head of the Buleleng Culture Agency, Gede Komang, said the proposal to UNESCO is just waiting for the determination from the official having the authority. Proposing process lasts quite long because it does not only complete the administrative document, but the government is also obliged to include a description containing the history of the proposed tradition. Besides, the staging or performance documents must be made in the form of videos. He added there is information if the proposal of Truna Jaya Dance and Nyakan Diwang traditional heritage has been nominated. He said the recognition by the UNESCO to Balinese art and cultural heritage is important to ‘protect’ the work so that it will not be claimed or recognized by other regions. With this recognition, the local government has ‘capital’ to lobby the higher levels of government to get the attention both in the form of programs or financial support to preserve and develop cultural heritage. (kmb)
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NASA launches historic probe to ‘touch Sun’
TAMPA - NASA on Sunday launched a $1.5 billion spacecraft toward the Sun on a historic mission to protect the Earth by unveiling the mysteries of dangerous solar storms.
“Three, two, one, zero, and liftoff! Of the mighty Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a daring mission to shed light on the mysteries of our closest star, the Sun,” said the narrator on NASA TV. The launch lit the night sky at Cape Canaveral, Florida at 3:31 am (0731 GMT). Less than an hour later, mission managers confirmed that the spacecraft separated from the rocket as planned and was safely on its journey. “At this point, spacecraft is up and happy,” said a spokesman with United Launch Alliance, the company that operates the rocket. The unmanned spacecraft’s mission is to get closer than any human-made object ever to the center of our solar system, plunging into the Sun’s atmosphere, known as the corona, during a seven-year mission. The probe is guarded by an ultra-powerful heat shield that can endure unprecedented levels of heat, and radiation 500 times that experienced on Earth. - Strange veil -
NASA has billed the mission as the first spacecraft to “touch the Sun.” In reality, it should come within 3.83 million miles (6.16 million kilometers) of the Sun’s surface, close enough to study the curious phenomenon of the solar wind and the Sun’s atmosphere, known as the corona, which is 300 times hotter than its surface.
The car-sized probe will give scientists a better understanding of solar wind and geomagnetic storms that risk wreaking chaos on Earth by knocking out the power grid. These poorly understood solar outbursts could potentially wipe out power to millions of people. A worst-case scenario could cost up to two trillion dollars in the first year alone and take a decade for full recovery, experts say. “The Parker Solar Probe will help us do a much better job of predicting when a disturbance in the solar wind could hit Earth,” said Justin Kasper, a project scientist and professor at the University of Michigan. Knowing more about the solar wind and space storms will also help protect future deep space explorers as they journey toward the Moon or Mars.
- Heat shield -
The spacecraft is protected from melting during its close shave with the Sun by a heat shield just 4.5 inches (11.43 centimeters) thick. Even in a region where temperatures can reach more than a million degrees Fahrenheit, the sunlight is expected to heat the shield to just around 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit (1,371 degrees Celsius). Yet the inside of the spacecraft should stay at just 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The probe is set to make 24 passes through the corona collecting data. “The sun is full of mysteries,” said Nicky Fox, project scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. “We are ready. We have the perfect payload. We know the questions we want to answer.” (afp)
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‘Suicidal’ airport worker steals, crashes empty plane from Seattle airport
SEATTLE - A 29-year-old “suicidal” airport worker who commandeered an empty plane from Seattle’s main airport and took it on an hourlong flight chased by F-15 fighter jets before crashing into a small island did not commit any security violations, officials said Saturday. Horizon Air employee Richard Russell told an air traffic controller he was “just a broken man” minutes before dying late Friday in the Bombardier Q400 twin-engine turboprop plane, appearing to apologize for his actions. Law enforcement officials identified him to US media. Authorities ruled out any link to terror. But consternation grew over the safety gaps that allowed an airport worker to easily gain access to a commercial airliner and fly it over a major metropolitan area. “Everybody’s stunned... that something like this would happen,” said recently retired Horizon operational supervisor Rick Christenson. “How could it? Everybody’s been through background checks.” Russell “had access legitimately” to the plane, said Mike Ehl, director of aviation operations at the airport in the northwestern US state of Washington, adding that “no security violations were committed.” Video taken by a bystander showed the 76-seat plane making a big, slow loop-the-loop as US Air Force F-15 jets gave chase, then flying low over Puget Sound before crashing into
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Authorities estimate the damage unleashed by the two quakes on buildings and infrastructure on Lombok will exceed two trillion rupiah ($138 million).
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This handout photo released by NASA shows the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket seen in this long exposure photograph as it launches NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to touch the Sun on August 12, 2018, Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
- ‘Temporary shock’ But while the post-quake images of destruction and departing tourists were dramatic, analysts predict tourism in the region will recover after short-term pain. Indonesia’s tourism sector has been robust in the face of major crises before, including natural disasters like the 2004 tsunami and terror attacks such as the 2002 Bali bombings. “The impact is not as big as a tsunami and the (Lombok) airport is still open,” Tedjo Iskandar, a Jakarta-based travel analyst with TTC Travel Mart, told AFP. Asnawi Bahar, chairman of Indonesia’s tour and travel agency association, described the earthquake as a “temporary shock” for the sector. The number of visitors to Bali plummeted following the
sparsely populated Ketron Island, setting trees on fire. “To our knowledge, he didn’t have a pilot’s license,” Gary Beck, CEO of Alaska Airlines affiliate Horizon, told reporters. “Commercial aircraft are complex machines... No idea how he achieved that experience.” But Russell’s role at Horizon, where he had worked since 2015, involved towing aircraft as part of a two person team, in addition to loading and unloading cargo and luggage and cleaning the aircraft, according to Beck. “At this time, we believe he was the only one in the aircraft but of course, we haven’t confirmed that at the crash site,” said Jay Tabb, chief of the FBI’s Seattle division.
- Joyrider or suicidal? -
Ruling out a terror link, Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor noted that “most terrorists don’t do loops over the water... This might have been a joyride gone terribly wrong.” Ed Troyer, of the sheriff’s office, described Russell as “suicidal.” Russell lived locally and had acted alone. Initial information had said he was an airline mechanic. “He was a quiet guy. It seemed like he was well liked by the other workers,” Christenson told The Seattle Times. “I feel really bad for Richard and for his family. I hope they can make it through this.”(afp) 2002 bombings, which targeted a nightclub and bar frequented by Western tourists. The attacks killed more than 200 people and shocked the world. But the island soon regained its status as one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations. That is little comfort for people like Vina Kartika, who used to work on Gili Trawangan, where one of her friends was killed in the quake, and has currently lost her seasonal tourism job. “I will now have to stay at home, doing nothing,” she said. On Gili Air island, some hotels were flattened but others survived. A diving school was barricaded with wood panels and furniture to keep intruders out. A supermarket in the middle of the island was completely empty, its windows broken. Hasandi said he is trying to remain upbeat, and he said lessons can be learned from the Bali’s recovery. “People were scared back then but then came back,” he said. “This is a natural disaster, so it should be OK -- God willing.” (afp)
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Lombok lifted 10 inches by quake that killed nearly 400
TANJUNG — Scientists say the powerful Indonesian earthquake that killed nearly 400 people lifted the island it struck by as much as 25 centimeters (10 inches).
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said on Saturday that 387 people died, jumping from the 321 it reported the previous day, as search and rescue teams continued to sift through the rubble and people already buried by relatives are accounted for. Using satellite images of Lombok from the days following the Aug. 5 quake, scientists from NASA and the California Institute of Technology’s joint rapid imaging project made a ground deformation map and measured changes in the island’s surface. In the northwest of the island near the epicenter, the rupturing faultline lifted the earth by a quarter of a meter. In other places it dropped by 5-15 centimeters (2-6 inches). NASA said satellite observations can help authorities respond to earthquakes and other natural or manmade disasters. Almost 390,000 people, about 10 percent of Lombok’s population, are homeless or displaced after the earthquake, which damaged and destroyed about 68,000 homes. Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said three districts in the north of Lombok still haven’t received any assistance. The governor of West Nusa Tenggara province, which includes Lombok, has extended the official emergency period by two weeks to Aug. 25. “It’s estimated the death toll will continue to grow because there are still victims who are suspected of being buried by landslides and collapsed buildings and there are deaths that have not been recorded,” Nugroho said. The number of evacuees fluctuates, he said, because not all evacuee points have been counted and some people tend to their gardens and properties during the day and return to the tent camps at night. Some
people don’t need to evacuate because their homes aren’t damaged but have come to refugee centers because they feel traumatized. Nearly a week since the 7.0 quake, Lombok is still reeling but glimmers of normality were returning for some and devout villagers are making plans for temporary replacements of mosques that were flattened. In Tanjung, one of the worst affected districts in the hard-hit north of the island, a food market opened Saturday and locals bought vegetables and fish. Some shops also opened for business despite being in damaged buildings.
“I had to borrow money from someone to buy morning glory to be resold here,” said Natbudi, one of the market vendors. “If I just stay at the camp and don’t come here to sell then I don’t have money to buy rice.” Lombok, a popular and less developed tourist destination than neighboring Bali, was hit by three strong quakes in little over a week and has endured more than 500 aftershocks. A July 29 quake killed 16 people. An aftershock measuring magnitude 5.9 on Thursday caused panic, more damage and more than two dozen injuries.
Villager Sunarto, buying fish at the makeshift market, said it was a relief to do something ordinary. “I feel happy and thank God that finally the market is open,” he said. “We can buy our needs while waiting for the situation to get back to normal even though we’re still worried.” Indonesia is prone to earthquakes because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin. In December 2004, a massive magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami that killed 230,000 people in a dozen countries. (ap)
Eight bodies found in Indonesian plane crash A 12-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed eight people in mountainous eastern Indonesia, authorities said Sunday. The Swiss-made Pilatus aircraft lost contact with air traffic control Saturday during what was supposed to be a flight of around 40 minutes in remote Papua province. The wreckage of the plane was found in a heavily forested area on a mountain side in
the Oksibil subdistrict on Sunday morning. “Eight passengers were found dead and one was found alive,” Papua military spokesman Lieutenant colonel Dax Sianturi said. “At the moment the cause of the crash has not been confirmed,” he told AFP, adding an investigation would be carried out by the national transportation safety committee. The plane, which was owned by private
charter company Dimonim Air, was carrying seven passengers and two crew. Before the accident, villagers in nearby Okatem reported hearing a loud roar followed by an explosion. Search and rescue teams walked two hours to reach the crash site and were still recovering the bodies late morning. Indonesia relies heavily on air transport to connect its thousands of islands but has a
poor aviation safety record and has suffered several fatal crashes in recent years. Papua is a particularly difficult area to reach. Five people died after a small plane crashed near Wamena in Papua province in July last year. In August 2015, a commercial passenger aircraft operated by Indonesian carrier Trigana crashed in Papua due to bad weather, killing all 54 people on board. (afp)
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I don’t wanna be the new Phelps, says American Dressel
TOKYO - American Caeleb Dressel is making swimming sexy again and has been described as the “Usain Bolt of the pool” -- just don’t call him the new Michael Phelps.
The 21-year-old, who last year became only the second swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single world championships after Phelps in 2007, admits to being flattered by comparisons to his countryman but insists he is his own man. “What an honour, if people want to make that comparison,” Dressel told AFP at the Pan Pacific championships in Tokyo. “It doesn’t bother me, but it’s not something I’m striving to be or something that’s crossing my mind day in and day out.” Dressel joined forces with Phelps in the latter’s final Olympics in Rio two years ago to win gold in the 4x100 metres freestyle relay. Phelps retired after Rio as the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, a staggering 23 of them gold. But despite being billed as the next big thing in swimming, Dressel was anxious to play down the hype two years before the 2020 Tokyo Games, where celebrity beckons for the tattooed Florida native. “I’m a completely different swimmer to him,” said Dressel. “We swim way different events -- the only time we really match up is in the 100m fly.” “It was awesome watching him, there’s no doubt about that,” he added. “I remember Beijing, watching all of his races, he’s certainly someone that was just spectacular for a lot of people, even outside the swimming world. “Our careers crossed paths for about a year, so it was cool and really an honour.” Despite his protests, comparisons were
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be disqualified for swimming out of order, gifting gold to Brazil. He will look to add the Pan Pacific titles to the gold medals he won in the 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay later on Sunday, the final day of the four-day Tokyo meet. (afp)
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“All that was on my mind was getting my hands on the wall first,” he added. “I was happy with that, I can’t ask for anything more.” Dressel returned to the pool later on Saturday to help the United States finish first in the 4x100m free, only for them to
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Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith reacts after the women’s 200m final race during the European Athletics Championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on August 11, 2018.
BERLIN - Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith won the 200m at the European athletics championships on Saturday to complete the sprint double. The 22-year-old defending champion triumphed in 21.89sec, the best time in the world this year. Olympic Games silver medallist Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands was second in 22.14sec to add to her bronze in the 100m. Another Dutchwoman Jamile Samuel was third in 22.37sec. Asher-Smith will now bid for an historic treble on Sunday when she runs in the 4x100m relay final. No British athlete has ever taken all three titles at a major championships before. While Asher-Smith was celebrating her double gold, France’s Mahiedine Mekhissi gave up on his dream of a similar achievement when he pulled out of the 5000m,
ending his hopes of a sixth career continental title. The French Athletics Federation (FFA) gave no reason for the decision made by the 33-year-old who on Thursday claimed a fifth European title by winning the 3000m steeplechase. Mekhissi, a three-time Olympic and two-time world medallist, added the 2018 steeplechase title to wins in 2010, 2012 and 2016. He also took gold in the 1500m in 2014. The Frenchman joined the trio of German Harald Schmid and British pair Roger Black and Mo Farah as the sole athletes to have won five outdoor golds on the continental stage. “I would like to breathe a little bit,” Mekhissi said after his win on Thursday. “You are talking to me about the 5000m, but for the moment I am not thinking about the 5000m. I want to
enjoy my 3000m steeplechase and tomorrow we’ll see. “If I do not want to run, I will not run, I’ve been so deep that I feel empty.” Poland’s Adam Kszczot won a third successive men’s 800m title, taking revenge on French runner Pierre-Ambroise Bosse who defeated him for the gold at the world championships in London last year. Kszczot, 28, won in a time of 1min 44.59sec with Sweden’s Andreas Kramer taking silver and Bosse managing third place. Poland’s Justyna Swiety-Ersetic took victory in the women’s 400m in 50.41sec, the best European time this season. The 25-year-old finished ahead of Greece’s Maria Belibasaki (50.45) and Lisanne de Witte who was third in a new Dutch record of 50.77. (afp)
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Vieira bemoans bad luck after defeat in first Nice game
Chelsea, Spurs off to winning starts, Richarlison shines for Everton Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri got off to a winning Premier League start as new signing Jorginho slotted home coolly from the penalty spot in a 3-0 win at Huddersfield on Saturday.
Tottenham also made light of discontent over their lack of summer transfer activity by resisting a late Newcastle onslaught to win 2-1 at St James’ Park thanks to goals from Jan Vertonghen and Dele Alli. Richarlison struck twice on debut for 10-man Everton to show he may justify his £50 million price tag and hold highly-fancied Wolves 2-2 on their return to the top flight. And Watford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace picked up 2-0 wins on the opening weekend of the season. Chelsea have endured a turbulent pre-season with Sarri replacing fellow Italian Antonio Conte less than a month before the campaign got underway. The Londoners also smashed their transfer record and set a new world-record fee for a goalkeeper in splashing 80 million euros (£72 million, $92 million) on Kepa Arrizbalaga this week after Thibaut Courtois departed
for Real Madrid. “The situation until now has been very difficult. On Monday four players from the World Cup arrived and then on Tuesday another two, so it’s not been easy for me at the moment,” said Sarri, who believes it will take two months for his side to be at their best. But Kepa was rarely troubled in recording a clean sheet as the visitors’ greater quality told at the John Smith’s Stadium after a slow start. “The game was more difficult than the result. If you see the result you think it was a very easy match but in the first half it was very difficult against physical opponents,” said Sarri. Crucially Chelsea have held onto Eden Hazard, but while the Belgian was only deemed fit enough for a place on the bench following his World Cup exertions, N’Golo Kante was thrown straight into the side after starring in Russia for world champions France. Kante has been deployed in a more advanced role due to Jorginho’s arrival and was on the end of Willian’s cross to open the scoring 11 minutes before half-time.
Moments later Marcos Alonso was upended inside the area and Jorginho cheekily slotted home after a hop in his run up wrong-footed Ben Hamer. Hazard was introduced for the final 15 minutes and looked keen to make up for lost time as he teed up Pedro Rodriguez to round off the scoring.
- Pochettino pleads for unity -
Tottenham have had a much quieter summer after becoming the first Premier League side since the transfer window was introduced in 2003 to not make a single signing. But manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he is happy just to have retained a host of players who excelled at the World Cup and it was two of them who handed Spurs all three points at Newcastle. Vertonghen and Alli struck either side of Joselu’s equaliser for the Magpies with all three goals coming in the first 18 minutes. “It is important to be strong from the beginning and have belief and convey a positive message,” Pochettino said. “It is important the fans know the players need their help.” (afp)
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Chelsea’s Spanish midfielder Pedro scoring the team’s third goal past Huddersfield Town’s English goalkeeper Ben Hamer during the English Premier League football match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at the John Smith’s stadium in Huddersfield, northern England on August 11, 2018.
Sevilla threaten to pull out of Super Cup against Barcelona
Sevilla have threatened to pull out of Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup clash with Barcelona if the La Liga champions field more than three non-EU players. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday that there would be no restrictions on players from outside the EU for the Super
Cup, despite only three being allowed in squads for league matches. Sevilla said they could withdraw from the game in Tangier, Morocco, if Barca name an “improper lineup”. “Sevilla FC is surprised by the RFEF’s announcement 24 hours before the Super Cup,” Sevilla said
in a statement. “It has said that as many non-EU players as desired can be registered. In their last statement for the 20182019 season, only three were due to be allowed, without exception. “The club’s legal department is studying the matter and should FC Barcelona line up with more than
three non-EU players, it would present possible ground for withdrawal due to an improper line-up.” New signings Malcom, Arturo Vidal and Arthur will likely be Barca’s three non-EU players on Sunday, although Brazilian centre-back Marlon has also travelled with the squad. Philippe Coutinho has reported-
ly acquired a Portuguese passport through his wife in the last week, while his fellow South Americans Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are already EU citizens. Sevilla qualified for the match as last season’s Copa del Rey runnersup, after Barcelona won the league and cup double. (afp)
Patrick Vieira said that his Nice side “ran out of luck” as he tasted defeat in his first league match as a coach in Europe with a 1-0 loss at home to newly-promoted Reims on Saturday. The former Arsenal and France midfielder was brought in to replace Lucien Favre after his departure for Borussia Dortmund, but his reign got off to a miserable start. Moussa Doumbia scored the only goal of the game in just the second minute of his Ligue 1 debut after joining Reims from Russian side Rostov. The Malian midfielder cut inside two defenders before beating Nice goalkeeper Yoan Cardinale at his near post with a low shot from long range. Nice dominated the rest of the match -- enjoying 71 percent of possession -- but only one of their 19 shots on goal was on target as they missed the injured Mario Balotelli. “The goal made things much more difficult. A goal at the start like that is disappointing,” said Vieira. “I was surprised. We ran out of luck. We created opportunities, especially in the second half.” Visiting ‘keeper Edouard Mendy was equal to a low effort from Allan
Saint-Maximin, but Nice created little else as Reims clung on to mark their return to the top flight after winning the Ligue 2 title with an unlikely win. Italy striker Balotelli scored 26 goals in 38 games for Nice last season, but Vieira refused to confirm that the 27-year-old’s future still lies at the Allianz Riviera. “Balotelli? It’s useless to talk about him because he’s not here,” said the Frenchman. “I want to focus on the players who are here and want to be here.” Vieira, who had been briefly linked with the manager’s job at Arsenal during the close-season, will take his new team to Caen next Saturday, as the 42-year-old looks for his first win since leaving New York City. - Falcao helps Monaco to winning start -
Radamel Falcao came off the bench to score and set up another goal as Monaco brushed aside Nantes 3-1 to get their Ligue 1 campaign off to a strong start. With Falcao left out of the starting XI following his World Cup exertions with Colombia and big summer signing Aleksandr Golovin out injured,
Monaco struggled for long periods. But the game changed when Falcao was introduced in the 66th minute, and Rony Lopes continued his excellent form from last season by stooping to nod in the opening goal just three minutes later. Falcao set Stevan Jovetic free with 10 minutes to go, and the Montenegrin coolly slotted home. Samuel Grandsir, who also came on with Falcao to make his Ligue 1 debut for the club, crossed low for the Colombian to tap into an empty net in the 83rd minute, as Monaco cruised to victory despite Emiliano Sala’s injurytime consolation. “We still have a lot to improve, but this victory is good to start the season well,” Portuguese youngster Lopes told Canal+. “Last week (4-0 Champions Trophy loss to Paris Saint-Germain) was difficult, but here, first game of the championship, a win, we’re happy.” Elsewhere, Nimes scored three goals in the last 14 minutes to grab a thrilling 4-3 victory at Angers in their first top-flight match since 1993. Whabi Khazri scored on his debut as Saint-Etienne beat Dijon 2-1, while Lille came from behind to win 3-1
Benzema, Bale give Real victory ahead of Super Cup clash
Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale were on target as European champions Real Madrid defeated AC Milan 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday just four days from their UEFA Super Cup clash with city rivals Atletico. French striker Benzema opened the scoring at the Bernabeu with a second-minute header before former Real star Gonzalo Higuain, signed from Juventus in the summer, pulled Milan level just two minutes later. Bale restored Real’s lead with a powerful drive in first-half stoppage time before Borja Mayoral tucked away the third in injury time at the end of the match. Atletico Madrid warmed up for the Super Cup in Tallinn in Estonia with a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan at their Metropolitano stadium home. In a game played as part of the pre-season International Champions Cup, the Italians won thanks to a splendid 32nd-minute volley from Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez. Atletico’s Angel Correa had a goal ruled out by the VAR in the 43rd minute. Even the second-half introduction of French World Cup winners Antoine
Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez was unable to turn the tide for the Spaniards. (afp)
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Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (C) scores a goal during the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy football match between Real Madrid and AC Milan in Madrid on August 11, 2018.
against Rennes and Montpellier lost at home to Dijon. Reigning champions PSG get their title defence underway on Sunday when they host Caen.
Marseille opened the season in style on Friday night as Dimitri Payet scored twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Toulouse. (afp)
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Nice’s French coach Patrick Vieira reacts during the French L1 football match between Nice and Reims on August 11, 2018 at the “Allianz Riviera” stadium in Nice, southeastern France.
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Chelsea, Spurs off to winning starts, Richarlison shines for Everton Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri got off to a winning Premier League start as new signing Jorginho slotted home coolly from the penalty spot in a 3-0 win at Huddersfield on Saturday.
Tottenham also made light of discontent over their lack of summer transfer activity by resisting a late Newcastle onslaught to win 2-1 at St James’ Park thanks to goals from Jan Vertonghen and Dele Alli. Richarlison struck twice on debut for 10-man Everton to show he may justify his £50 million price tag and hold highly-fancied Wolves 2-2 on their return to the top flight. And Watford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace picked up 2-0 wins on the opening weekend of the season. Chelsea have endured a turbulent pre-season with Sarri replacing fellow Italian Antonio Conte less than a month before the campaign got underway. The Londoners also smashed their transfer record and set a new world-record fee for a goalkeeper in splashing 80 million euros (£72 million, $92 million) on Kepa Arrizbalaga this week after Thibaut Courtois departed
for Real Madrid. “The situation until now has been very difficult. On Monday four players from the World Cup arrived and then on Tuesday another two, so it’s not been easy for me at the moment,” said Sarri, who believes it will take two months for his side to be at their best. But Kepa was rarely troubled in recording a clean sheet as the visitors’ greater quality told at the John Smith’s Stadium after a slow start. “The game was more difficult than the result. If you see the result you think it was a very easy match but in the first half it was very difficult against physical opponents,” said Sarri. Crucially Chelsea have held onto Eden Hazard, but while the Belgian was only deemed fit enough for a place on the bench following his World Cup exertions, N’Golo Kante was thrown straight into the side after starring in Russia for world champions France. Kante has been deployed in a more advanced role due to Jorginho’s arrival and was on the end of Willian’s cross to open the scoring 11 minutes before half-time.
Moments later Marcos Alonso was upended inside the area and Jorginho cheekily slotted home after a hop in his run up wrong-footed Ben Hamer. Hazard was introduced for the final 15 minutes and looked keen to make up for lost time as he teed up Pedro Rodriguez to round off the scoring.
- Pochettino pleads for unity -
Tottenham have had a much quieter summer after becoming the first Premier League side since the transfer window was introduced in 2003 to not make a single signing. But manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he is happy just to have retained a host of players who excelled at the World Cup and it was two of them who handed Spurs all three points at Newcastle. Vertonghen and Alli struck either side of Joselu’s equaliser for the Magpies with all three goals coming in the first 18 minutes. “It is important to be strong from the beginning and have belief and convey a positive message,” Pochettino said. “It is important the fans know the players need their help.” (afp)
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Chelsea’s Spanish midfielder Pedro scoring the team’s third goal past Huddersfield Town’s English goalkeeper Ben Hamer during the English Premier League football match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at the John Smith’s stadium in Huddersfield, northern England on August 11, 2018.
Sevilla threaten to pull out of Super Cup against Barcelona
Sevilla have threatened to pull out of Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup clash with Barcelona if the La Liga champions field more than three non-EU players. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday that there would be no restrictions on players from outside the EU for the Super
Cup, despite only three being allowed in squads for league matches. Sevilla said they could withdraw from the game in Tangier, Morocco, if Barca name an “improper lineup”. “Sevilla FC is surprised by the RFEF’s announcement 24 hours before the Super Cup,” Sevilla said
in a statement. “It has said that as many non-EU players as desired can be registered. In their last statement for the 20182019 season, only three were due to be allowed, without exception. “The club’s legal department is studying the matter and should FC Barcelona line up with more than
three non-EU players, it would present possible ground for withdrawal due to an improper line-up.” New signings Malcom, Arturo Vidal and Arthur will likely be Barca’s three non-EU players on Sunday, although Brazilian centre-back Marlon has also travelled with the squad. Philippe Coutinho has reported-
ly acquired a Portuguese passport through his wife in the last week, while his fellow South Americans Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are already EU citizens. Sevilla qualified for the match as last season’s Copa del Rey runnersup, after Barcelona won the league and cup double. (afp)
Patrick Vieira said that his Nice side “ran out of luck” as he tasted defeat in his first league match as a coach in Europe with a 1-0 loss at home to newly-promoted Reims on Saturday. The former Arsenal and France midfielder was brought in to replace Lucien Favre after his departure for Borussia Dortmund, but his reign got off to a miserable start. Moussa Doumbia scored the only goal of the game in just the second minute of his Ligue 1 debut after joining Reims from Russian side Rostov. The Malian midfielder cut inside two defenders before beating Nice goalkeeper Yoan Cardinale at his near post with a low shot from long range. Nice dominated the rest of the match -- enjoying 71 percent of possession -- but only one of their 19 shots on goal was on target as they missed the injured Mario Balotelli. “The goal made things much more difficult. A goal at the start like that is disappointing,” said Vieira. “I was surprised. We ran out of luck. We created opportunities, especially in the second half.” Visiting ‘keeper Edouard Mendy was equal to a low effort from Allan
Saint-Maximin, but Nice created little else as Reims clung on to mark their return to the top flight after winning the Ligue 2 title with an unlikely win. Italy striker Balotelli scored 26 goals in 38 games for Nice last season, but Vieira refused to confirm that the 27-year-old’s future still lies at the Allianz Riviera. “Balotelli? It’s useless to talk about him because he’s not here,” said the Frenchman. “I want to focus on the players who are here and want to be here.” Vieira, who had been briefly linked with the manager’s job at Arsenal during the close-season, will take his new team to Caen next Saturday, as the 42-year-old looks for his first win since leaving New York City. - Falcao helps Monaco to winning start -
Radamel Falcao came off the bench to score and set up another goal as Monaco brushed aside Nantes 3-1 to get their Ligue 1 campaign off to a strong start. With Falcao left out of the starting XI following his World Cup exertions with Colombia and big summer signing Aleksandr Golovin out injured,
Monaco struggled for long periods. But the game changed when Falcao was introduced in the 66th minute, and Rony Lopes continued his excellent form from last season by stooping to nod in the opening goal just three minutes later. Falcao set Stevan Jovetic free with 10 minutes to go, and the Montenegrin coolly slotted home. Samuel Grandsir, who also came on with Falcao to make his Ligue 1 debut for the club, crossed low for the Colombian to tap into an empty net in the 83rd minute, as Monaco cruised to victory despite Emiliano Sala’s injurytime consolation. “We still have a lot to improve, but this victory is good to start the season well,” Portuguese youngster Lopes told Canal+. “Last week (4-0 Champions Trophy loss to Paris Saint-Germain) was difficult, but here, first game of the championship, a win, we’re happy.” Elsewhere, Nimes scored three goals in the last 14 minutes to grab a thrilling 4-3 victory at Angers in their first top-flight match since 1993. Whabi Khazri scored on his debut as Saint-Etienne beat Dijon 2-1, while Lille came from behind to win 3-1
Benzema, Bale give Real victory ahead of Super Cup clash
Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale were on target as European champions Real Madrid defeated AC Milan 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday just four days from their UEFA Super Cup clash with city rivals Atletico. French striker Benzema opened the scoring at the Bernabeu with a second-minute header before former Real star Gonzalo Higuain, signed from Juventus in the summer, pulled Milan level just two minutes later. Bale restored Real’s lead with a powerful drive in first-half stoppage time before Borja Mayoral tucked away the third in injury time at the end of the match. Atletico Madrid warmed up for the Super Cup in Tallinn in Estonia with a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan at their Metropolitano stadium home. In a game played as part of the pre-season International Champions Cup, the Italians won thanks to a splendid 32nd-minute volley from Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez. Atletico’s Angel Correa had a goal ruled out by the VAR in the 43rd minute. Even the second-half introduction of French World Cup winners Antoine
Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez was unable to turn the tide for the Spaniards. (afp)
GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP
Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (C) scores a goal during the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy football match between Real Madrid and AC Milan in Madrid on August 11, 2018.
against Rennes and Montpellier lost at home to Dijon. Reigning champions PSG get their title defence underway on Sunday when they host Caen.
Marseille opened the season in style on Friday night as Dimitri Payet scored twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Toulouse. (afp)
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Nice’s French coach Patrick Vieira reacts during the French L1 football match between Nice and Reims on August 11, 2018 at the “Allianz Riviera” stadium in Nice, southeastern France.
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I don’t wanna be the new Phelps, says American Dressel
TOKYO - American Caeleb Dressel is making swimming sexy again and has been described as the “Usain Bolt of the pool” -- just don’t call him the new Michael Phelps.
The 21-year-old, who last year became only the second swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single world championships after Phelps in 2007, admits to being flattered by comparisons to his countryman but insists he is his own man. “What an honour, if people want to make that comparison,” Dressel told AFP at the Pan Pacific championships in Tokyo. “It doesn’t bother me, but it’s not something I’m striving to be or something that’s crossing my mind day in and day out.” Dressel joined forces with Phelps in the latter’s final Olympics in Rio two years ago to win gold in the 4x100 metres freestyle relay. Phelps retired after Rio as the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, a staggering 23 of them gold. But despite being billed as the next big thing in swimming, Dressel was anxious to play down the hype two years before the 2020 Tokyo Games, where celebrity beckons for the tattooed Florida native. “I’m a completely different swimmer to him,” said Dressel. “We swim way different events -- the only time we really match up is in the 100m fly.” “It was awesome watching him, there’s no doubt about that,” he added. “I remember Beijing, watching all of his races, he’s certainly someone that was just spectacular for a lot of people, even outside the swimming world. “Our careers crossed paths for about a year, so it was cool and really an honour.” Despite his protests, comparisons were
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be disqualified for swimming out of order, gifting gold to Brazil. He will look to add the Pan Pacific titles to the gold medals he won in the 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay later on Sunday, the final day of the four-day Tokyo meet. (afp)
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“All that was on my mind was getting my hands on the wall first,” he added. “I was happy with that, I can’t ask for anything more.” Dressel returned to the pool later on Saturday to help the United States finish first in the 4x100m free, only for them to
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Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith reacts after the women’s 200m final race during the European Athletics Championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on August 11, 2018.
BERLIN - Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith won the 200m at the European athletics championships on Saturday to complete the sprint double. The 22-year-old defending champion triumphed in 21.89sec, the best time in the world this year. Olympic Games silver medallist Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands was second in 22.14sec to add to her bronze in the 100m. Another Dutchwoman Jamile Samuel was third in 22.37sec. Asher-Smith will now bid for an historic treble on Sunday when she runs in the 4x100m relay final. No British athlete has ever taken all three titles at a major championships before. While Asher-Smith was celebrating her double gold, France’s Mahiedine Mekhissi gave up on his dream of a similar achievement when he pulled out of the 5000m,
ending his hopes of a sixth career continental title. The French Athletics Federation (FFA) gave no reason for the decision made by the 33-year-old who on Thursday claimed a fifth European title by winning the 3000m steeplechase. Mekhissi, a three-time Olympic and two-time world medallist, added the 2018 steeplechase title to wins in 2010, 2012 and 2016. He also took gold in the 1500m in 2014. The Frenchman joined the trio of German Harald Schmid and British pair Roger Black and Mo Farah as the sole athletes to have won five outdoor golds on the continental stage. “I would like to breathe a little bit,” Mekhissi said after his win on Thursday. “You are talking to me about the 5000m, but for the moment I am not thinking about the 5000m. I want to
enjoy my 3000m steeplechase and tomorrow we’ll see. “If I do not want to run, I will not run, I’ve been so deep that I feel empty.” Poland’s Adam Kszczot won a third successive men’s 800m title, taking revenge on French runner Pierre-Ambroise Bosse who defeated him for the gold at the world championships in London last year. Kszczot, 28, won in a time of 1min 44.59sec with Sweden’s Andreas Kramer taking silver and Bosse managing third place. Poland’s Justyna Swiety-Ersetic took victory in the women’s 400m in 50.41sec, the best European time this season. The 25-year-old finished ahead of Greece’s Maria Belibasaki (50.45) and Lisanne de Witte who was third in a new Dutch record of 50.77. (afp)
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NASA launches historic probe to ‘touch Sun’
TAMPA - NASA on Sunday launched a $1.5 billion spacecraft toward the Sun on a historic mission to protect the Earth by unveiling the mysteries of dangerous solar storms.
“Three, two, one, zero, and liftoff! Of the mighty Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a daring mission to shed light on the mysteries of our closest star, the Sun,” said the narrator on NASA TV. The launch lit the night sky at Cape Canaveral, Florida at 3:31 am (0731 GMT). Less than an hour later, mission managers confirmed that the spacecraft separated from the rocket as planned and was safely on its journey. “At this point, spacecraft is up and happy,” said a spokesman with United Launch Alliance, the company that operates the rocket. The unmanned spacecraft’s mission is to get closer than any human-made object ever to the center of our solar system, plunging into the Sun’s atmosphere, known as the corona, during a seven-year mission. The probe is guarded by an ultra-powerful heat shield that can endure unprecedented levels of heat, and radiation 500 times that experienced on Earth. - Strange veil -
NASA has billed the mission as the first spacecraft to “touch the Sun.” In reality, it should come within 3.83 million miles (6.16 million kilometers) of the Sun’s surface, close enough to study the curious phenomenon of the solar wind and the Sun’s atmosphere, known as the corona, which is 300 times hotter than its surface.
The car-sized probe will give scientists a better understanding of solar wind and geomagnetic storms that risk wreaking chaos on Earth by knocking out the power grid. These poorly understood solar outbursts could potentially wipe out power to millions of people. A worst-case scenario could cost up to two trillion dollars in the first year alone and take a decade for full recovery, experts say. “The Parker Solar Probe will help us do a much better job of predicting when a disturbance in the solar wind could hit Earth,” said Justin Kasper, a project scientist and professor at the University of Michigan. Knowing more about the solar wind and space storms will also help protect future deep space explorers as they journey toward the Moon or Mars.
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The spacecraft is protected from melting during its close shave with the Sun by a heat shield just 4.5 inches (11.43 centimeters) thick. Even in a region where temperatures can reach more than a million degrees Fahrenheit, the sunlight is expected to heat the shield to just around 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit (1,371 degrees Celsius). Yet the inside of the spacecraft should stay at just 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The probe is set to make 24 passes through the corona collecting data. “The sun is full of mysteries,” said Nicky Fox, project scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. “We are ready. We have the perfect payload. We know the questions we want to answer.” (afp)
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‘Suicidal’ airport worker steals, crashes empty plane from Seattle airport
SEATTLE - A 29-year-old “suicidal” airport worker who commandeered an empty plane from Seattle’s main airport and took it on an hourlong flight chased by F-15 fighter jets before crashing into a small island did not commit any security violations, officials said Saturday. Horizon Air employee Richard Russell told an air traffic controller he was “just a broken man” minutes before dying late Friday in the Bombardier Q400 twin-engine turboprop plane, appearing to apologize for his actions. Law enforcement officials identified him to US media. Authorities ruled out any link to terror. But consternation grew over the safety gaps that allowed an airport worker to easily gain access to a commercial airliner and fly it over a major metropolitan area. “Everybody’s stunned... that something like this would happen,” said recently retired Horizon operational supervisor Rick Christenson. “How could it? Everybody’s been through background checks.” Russell “had access legitimately” to the plane, said Mike Ehl, director of aviation operations at the airport in the northwestern US state of Washington, adding that “no security violations were committed.” Video taken by a bystander showed the 76-seat plane making a big, slow loop-the-loop as US Air Force F-15 jets gave chase, then flying low over Puget Sound before crashing into
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Authorities estimate the damage unleashed by the two quakes on buildings and infrastructure on Lombok will exceed two trillion rupiah ($138 million).
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This handout photo released by NASA shows the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket seen in this long exposure photograph as it launches NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to touch the Sun on August 12, 2018, Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
- ‘Temporary shock’ But while the post-quake images of destruction and departing tourists were dramatic, analysts predict tourism in the region will recover after short-term pain. Indonesia’s tourism sector has been robust in the face of major crises before, including natural disasters like the 2004 tsunami and terror attacks such as the 2002 Bali bombings. “The impact is not as big as a tsunami and the (Lombok) airport is still open,” Tedjo Iskandar, a Jakarta-based travel analyst with TTC Travel Mart, told AFP. Asnawi Bahar, chairman of Indonesia’s tour and travel agency association, described the earthquake as a “temporary shock” for the sector. The number of visitors to Bali plummeted following the
sparsely populated Ketron Island, setting trees on fire. “To our knowledge, he didn’t have a pilot’s license,” Gary Beck, CEO of Alaska Airlines affiliate Horizon, told reporters. “Commercial aircraft are complex machines... No idea how he achieved that experience.” But Russell’s role at Horizon, where he had worked since 2015, involved towing aircraft as part of a two person team, in addition to loading and unloading cargo and luggage and cleaning the aircraft, according to Beck. “At this time, we believe he was the only one in the aircraft but of course, we haven’t confirmed that at the crash site,” said Jay Tabb, chief of the FBI’s Seattle division.
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Ruling out a terror link, Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor noted that “most terrorists don’t do loops over the water... This might have been a joyride gone terribly wrong.” Ed Troyer, of the sheriff’s office, described Russell as “suicidal.” Russell lived locally and had acted alone. Initial information had said he was an airline mechanic. “He was a quiet guy. It seemed like he was well liked by the other workers,” Christenson told The Seattle Times. “I feel really bad for Richard and for his family. I hope they can make it through this.”(afp) 2002 bombings, which targeted a nightclub and bar frequented by Western tourists. The attacks killed more than 200 people and shocked the world. But the island soon regained its status as one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations. That is little comfort for people like Vina Kartika, who used to work on Gili Trawangan, where one of her friends was killed in the quake, and has currently lost her seasonal tourism job. “I will now have to stay at home, doing nothing,” she said. On Gili Air island, some hotels were flattened but others survived. A diving school was barricaded with wood panels and furniture to keep intruders out. A supermarket in the middle of the island was completely empty, its windows broken. Hasandi said he is trying to remain upbeat, and he said lessons can be learned from the Bali’s recovery. “People were scared back then but then came back,” he said. “This is a natural disaster, so it should be OK -- God willing.” (afp)
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Lombok lifted 10 inches by quake that killed nearly 400
TANJUNG — Scientists say the powerful Indonesian earthquake that killed nearly 400 people lifted the island it struck by as much as 25 centimeters (10 inches).
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said on Saturday that 387 people died, jumping from the 321 it reported the previous day, as search and rescue teams continued to sift through the rubble and people already buried by relatives are accounted for. Using satellite images of Lombok from the days following the Aug. 5 quake, scientists from NASA and the California Institute of Technology’s joint rapid imaging project made a ground deformation map and measured changes in the island’s surface. In the northwest of the island near the epicenter, the rupturing faultline lifted the earth by a quarter of a meter. In other places it dropped by 5-15 centimeters (2-6 inches). NASA said satellite observations can help authorities respond to earthquakes and other natural or manmade disasters. Almost 390,000 people, about 10 percent of Lombok’s population, are homeless or displaced after the earthquake, which damaged and destroyed about 68,000 homes. Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said three districts in the north of Lombok still haven’t received any assistance. The governor of West Nusa Tenggara province, which includes Lombok, has extended the official emergency period by two weeks to Aug. 25. “It’s estimated the death toll will continue to grow because there are still victims who are suspected of being buried by landslides and collapsed buildings and there are deaths that have not been recorded,” Nugroho said. The number of evacuees fluctuates, he said, because not all evacuee points have been counted and some people tend to their gardens and properties during the day and return to the tent camps at night. Some
people don’t need to evacuate because their homes aren’t damaged but have come to refugee centers because they feel traumatized. Nearly a week since the 7.0 quake, Lombok is still reeling but glimmers of normality were returning for some and devout villagers are making plans for temporary replacements of mosques that were flattened. In Tanjung, one of the worst affected districts in the hard-hit north of the island, a food market opened Saturday and locals bought vegetables and fish. Some shops also opened for business despite being in damaged buildings.
“I had to borrow money from someone to buy morning glory to be resold here,” said Natbudi, one of the market vendors. “If I just stay at the camp and don’t come here to sell then I don’t have money to buy rice.” Lombok, a popular and less developed tourist destination than neighboring Bali, was hit by three strong quakes in little over a week and has endured more than 500 aftershocks. A July 29 quake killed 16 people. An aftershock measuring magnitude 5.9 on Thursday caused panic, more damage and more than two dozen injuries.
Villager Sunarto, buying fish at the makeshift market, said it was a relief to do something ordinary. “I feel happy and thank God that finally the market is open,” he said. “We can buy our needs while waiting for the situation to get back to normal even though we’re still worried.” Indonesia is prone to earthquakes because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin. In December 2004, a massive magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami that killed 230,000 people in a dozen countries. (ap)
Eight bodies found in Indonesian plane crash A 12-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed eight people in mountainous eastern Indonesia, authorities said Sunday. The Swiss-made Pilatus aircraft lost contact with air traffic control Saturday during what was supposed to be a flight of around 40 minutes in remote Papua province. The wreckage of the plane was found in a heavily forested area on a mountain side in
the Oksibil subdistrict on Sunday morning. “Eight passengers were found dead and one was found alive,” Papua military spokesman Lieutenant colonel Dax Sianturi said. “At the moment the cause of the crash has not been confirmed,” he told AFP, adding an investigation would be carried out by the national transportation safety committee. The plane, which was owned by private
charter company Dimonim Air, was carrying seven passengers and two crew. Before the accident, villagers in nearby Okatem reported hearing a loud roar followed by an explosion. Search and rescue teams walked two hours to reach the crash site and were still recovering the bodies late morning. Indonesia relies heavily on air transport to connect its thousands of islands but has a
poor aviation safety record and has suffered several fatal crashes in recent years. Papua is a particularly difficult area to reach. Five people died after a small plane crashed near Wamena in Papua province in July last year. In August 2015, a commercial passenger aircraft operated by Indonesian carrier Trigana crashed in Papua due to bad weather, killing all 54 people on board. (afp)
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Proposed to Be Intangible Cultural Heritage to UNESCO
Japan’s economy rebounds as consumers, companies spend more
TOKYO - Japan’s economy resumed its longtime expansion in the last quarter as consumers and businesses stepped up spending, the government said Friday.
Preliminary data showed that trade weighed slightly on growth, a worrying sign as Japan braces for tariffs that the administration of President Donald Trump plans to impose on imports of steel and, possibly, autos and auto parts. The world’s third largest economy grew at a 1.9 percent annual pace after contracting by 0.6 percent in January-March, the Cabinet Office said. In quarterly terms, gross domestic product expanded 0.5 percent in April-June, rebounding from a 0.2 percent contraction. Consumers spent more thanks partly to a rise in earnings mostly fueled by strong half-year bonus payments. The 2.1 percent gain in cash earnings in the last quarter was the strongest since 1997 and job growth also remained strong, but a large share of that income likely went into savings, Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics said in a commentary. He said he expects spending to remain relatively strong ahead of a sales tax hike expected next year. “While GDP started expanding again in the second quarter, growth isn’t as vigorous as last year. With the economy running into capacity constraints, we think that activity will remain sluggish for now,” Thieliant said. The contraction early in the year interrupted Japan’s longest expan-
Karangsewu Beach Sets to Attract Visitors
Other than Gilimanuk Bay, the natural tourist attraction recently developed at the western tip of Gilimanuk is the Karangsewu Beach. Even though both rely on calm coastal beach scenery in combination with the cluster of Prapat Agung hill, there are differences in the concept of development.
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In this July 20, 2018, photo, people walk on a street in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. Japan reports its economy resumed its longtime expansion in the last quarter as consumers and businesses stepped up spending. sion in almost three decades. But growth has remained weaker than hoped for. Still, the news could help Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in his campaign to remain leader of the ruling
Liberal Democratic Party in an election in September. The outlook for trade is a looming uncertainty, given the heavy reliance of Japanese manufacturers on demand from factories in China.
Higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. on exports of billions of dollars of Chinese good are likely to pinch a wide array of Japanese industries that supply machinery and parts for electronics, autos and other
products. Trade talks between Japan and the U.S. in Washington on Thursday reportedly made little headway but were due to resume Friday. (ap)
Economy Going “High” as Cannabis Gets the Legal Stamp
LONDON - Marijuana legalization is one of the most controversial and heavily discussed topics in recent times. Many countries are engaged in the process of legalizing marijuana as the substance has been proven to help those with cancer, chronic pain, and even children with behavioral disorders. However, that builds a case for the medical marijuana market which is anyway slated to grow at a CAGR
of 21% by 2022. What could be the reason behind the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes? Read Technavio’s report on the global legal marijuana market Technavio’s research investigates the reasons that are incentivizing the legalization of recreational marijuana. It explores the impact of this legislation on the economy, stakeholders, and
investors. This blog will provide fresh insights that can help gain an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with this volatile market. Find out what is driving this move. Read ‘Legalization of Marijuana Boosts Investment in Recreational Cannabis Market’ About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory
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Karangsewu Beach in close proximity to the Gilimanuk steam power plant features a natural impression considering it is located in the West Bali National Park (TNBB). So, in the development, it minimally takes advantage of concrete materials or permanent buildings. As soon as coming into the entrance gate of the area, no pathways or paved ways are visible to the beach. Along the road leading to the beach remains in dusty mounds during the dry season. During high tides, some lands in lower position will get flooded like river water. Inevitably, visitors are forced to find another way. “It is indeed the flow of water during the high tide, including the rows of mangrove trees,” explained Suban, one of the fishermen. In the management, a number of photo spots also put forward the natural materials. All the memorial and writing boards are almost entirely made of wood. When compared to Gilimanuk Bay, the boats serving water transportation here can be counted on fingers. The
TNBB management still restricts, and so far it just allows the members of fishermen group to operate in the area. Suban who previously relied on fishing activities now has a side job. His boat offers tour services around the beach. “There is additional income beyond the fish search. Right now, many visitors start to come here especially on the weekend,” he explained. Other than serving visitors, the fishermen group around Gilimanuk is also required to maintain security in the area. It includes the sanitation and the people that enter into the area. Karangsewu Beach has uniqueness compared to other beaches in Bali. Apart from having tranquil water, the expanse of the land on the beach depends on the seasons. During dry season, the landscape is dominated by dry brown with only a few green trees. Meanwhile, in the rainy season, the expanse of green field resembles a football field, just like the characteristics of the seasonal forest which is one of the forest types in the park. In the vicinity also becomes the
habitat of various faunas including the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi). Head of the TNBB, Agus Ngurah Krisna, said this year’s arrangement is begun to be done in order to support the tourism in
Karangsewu. He admitted the road does not use asphalt but paving blocks. The development of tourism facilities includes pedestrian for tourism development, landmark making, gazebo in the Karangsewu area, monitoring post and the development of tourism pier. In addition, the fence is also made around the Karangsewu. “With the pier development, we hope it can be empowered for mangrove tour activities,” he said. (kmb)
Buleleng district government is now awaiting the decision for determination of the proposal of the Truna Jaya Dance and Nyakan Diwang (roadside cooking) into an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO). The dance composed by the late prominent choreographer Gde Manik is proposed because it was already staged Buleleng district government is now awaiting the decision for determination of the proposal of the Truna Jaya Dance and Nyakan Diwang (roadside cooking) into an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO). The dance composed by the late prominent choreographer Gde Manik is proposed because it was already staged massively at the Buleleng Festival (Bulfest) a few years earlier. Truna Jaya itself is a dance performed by a dancer, but when performed in the Bulfest arena, the dancers and gamelan players were able to appear and amaze the audience. For this performance, the district government is asked to propose to the UNESCO so as to be designated into an intangible cultural heritage. In the meantime, the Nyakan Diwang is ancestral tradition at several villages in Banjar subdistrict. Of the many villages in the region,
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the residents of Banjar, Banyuwati, Kayu Putih and other villages never violate and regularly carry it out on the day of Ngembak Geni (a day after the Nyepi—Ed). Based on the stories of predecessors and references, the Nyakan Diwang tends to be a manifestation of social interaction and friendship among residents after a full day of solemn implementation of the bratha penyepian or the four abstinences related to Nyepi celebration. Head of the Buleleng Culture Agency, Gede Komang, said the proposal to UNESCO is just waiting for the determination from the official having the authority. Proposing process lasts quite long because it does not only complete the administrative document, but the government is also obliged to include a description containing the history of the proposed tradition. Besides, the staging or performance documents must be made in the form of videos. He added there is information if the proposal of Truna Jaya Dance and Nyakan Diwang traditional heritage has been nominated. He said the recognition by the UNESCO to Balinese art and cultural heritage is important to ‘protect’ the work so that it will not be claimed or recognized by other regions. With this recognition, the local government has ‘capital’ to lobby the higher levels of government to get the attention both in the form of programs or financial support to preserve and develop cultural heritage. (kmb)
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PLN successfully turns on electricity in 3 Gili islands after earthquake
DENPASAR - PLN confirmed that the electricity supply for Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan has been recovered since Saturday (Aug. 11) after the big earthquake (Aug. 5). Residents, hotel entrepreneurs, and tourists remaining to survive on the islands have been able to enjoy PLN’s electricity that was blackout due to damage to the electricity network and infrastructure affected by the earthquake. The electricity on the three Gili islands was recovered after the PLN team gradually repaired the electrical substations in the area. A total of 11 of 81 substations have been operating normally on Gili Trawangan, 7 of 15 substations on Gili Meno and 26 of 27 substations on Gili Air (1 substation in damaged transformer). Overall, 44 of the 123 distribution substations have been operated on the three Gili islands. “We focus on improving and securing the electricity infrastructure in the area so that community activities can be helped. This afternoon, the PLN team succeeded in turning on the electricity on the three Gili islands after working hard for three days. We have turned on the electricity on the three Gili islands quickly, but the aftershocks on Thursday (Aug. 8) destroyed electricity in the islands. Immediately, we should evacuate the PLN team working there to safer place. On Friday (Aug. 8), the repairs were carried out by the PLN team for electricity normalization,” said Djoko R. Abumanan, PLN Business Director for East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara Region. The officers were deployed to secure and repair the networks, ranging from medium voltage networks (JTM), low voltage networks (JTR), home connections (SR) to customer kWh meters. In addition, PLN also delivered two 100-kVA transformers and two 50-kVA transformers for repairs on
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Farmers in war-torn Afghanistan hit by worst drought in decades
MAZAR SHARIF - After his wheat crop failed and wells dried up, Ghulam Abbas sold his animals and joined thousands of other farmers migrating to cities as Afghanistan’s worst drought in living memory ravages the war-torn country.
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PLN confirmed that the electricity supply for Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan has been recovered since Saturday (Aug. 11) after the big earthquake (Aug. 5). Gili Air and two 250-kVA transformers for Gili Trawangan. Delivery of these electrical equipments was carried out by ship of the Indonesian Military (TNI). “All these improvements require massive and sustainable efforts, considering the large number of electrical infrastructure that is in badly damaged condition after the earthquake. We conducted this effort in
cooperation with the Indonesian Naval and National Police,” Djoko explained. The electricity on the Gili islands is highly anticipated by the public as a lot of electricity infrastructure collapsed after the earthquake and it caused total blackouts on the three Gili islands. Surely it paralyzed community activities. For this reason, the presence of PLN together with the TNI and National Police in
the context of restoring electricity conditions is welcomed by the public. “Many people remain to stay in the three Gili islands, so what we really need here is electricity. It is the most important for us. We thank to the PLN for recovering the electricity here. Please do the best for us, thank you very much,” said Kareema, a local resident. (kmb42)
Trio Turkish skimmers sentenced to two years in prison
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Criminal case trial with skimming mode had been delayed because the defendants asked interpreter who understood Turkish.
DENPASAR - Criminal case trial with skimming mode had been delayed because the defendants asked interpreter who understood Turkish. After one-day delay, the trial on the charges was then continued with a decision made for the defendants Tayfun Koc, 36, Dogan Kimis, 43, and Mehmet Ali Mentes, 29, from Turkey. In the trial at the Denpasar District Court on Friday (Aug. 10), prosecutor I Wayan Sutarta respectively charged the trio Turkish defendants of skimming against the automatic teller machine (ATM) with three years and six months imprisonment and a fine of IDR 500 million with subsidiary penalty
of 6 months. Responding to the demand, the defendants through their legal advisor, Dodi Arta Kariawan, immediately submitted an oral response to the charges. In essence, Dodi, who is from Belanding village, Kintamani, requested a relief of sentence. After the trial was suspended for a while, with the pretext that the detention period soon expired, the panel of judges decided to read the verdict. In the Denpasar District Court, the panel of judges agreed that the defendants are found guilty of violating Article 30 paragraph 2 in connection with Article 46 paragraph 2 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 11/2008
concerning Electronic Information and Transactions in connection with Article 55 paragraph 1 of point 1 of the Criminal Code as in the first alternative indictment. However, the panel of judges led by Esthar Oktavi did not agree with the length of the sentence. The panel of judges then sentenced the defendants to two years imprisonment reduced with the detention period and a fine of IDR 500 million with the provision that if not paid, it should be replaced with a four month imprisonment. Upon the verdict, the defendant immediately accepted it. Meanwhile, prosecutor of the Bali Prosecutor’s Office still needs time to think over carefully. (kmb37)
A huge shortfall in snow and rain across much of the country over the normally wet colder months decimated the winter harvest, threatening the already precarious livelihoods of millions of farmers and sparking warnings of severe food shortages. Like hundreds of farming families in Charkint village in the normally fertile northern province of Balkh, Abbas, 45, has moved with 11 family members to the provincial capital Mazar-i-Sharif to find work. “I don’t remember a drought as severe as this year’s,” Abbas, who has been a farmer for more than three decades, told AFP. “We never had to leave our village or sell our animals because of a drought in the past.” As dry conditions and high temperatures persist, there are growing concerns about the spring and summer crops that will be harvested later this year. Afghanistan’s 2018 wheat harvest is already expected to be the lowest since at least 2011, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, set up by USAID in 1985. Faced with an estimated shortfall of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year, more than two million people could become “severely food insecure” and would be in “desperate need” of humanitarian assistance in the next six months, the United Nations has warned. Tens of thousands of sheep and goats have died and many farmers
have eaten the seeds for the next planting season, as rivers and wells dry up and pastures turn to dust. “If the authorities and the international community don’t step up to this challenge now, Afghanistan could face a calamity as we head into the next winter,” UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan Toby Lanzer told AFP recently. But thousands of farmers like Abbas have already given up hope, abandoning their land and moving their families to towns and cities to survive. The UN estimates more than 70,000 people have been displaced to urban areas due to the drought. “Three years ago it rained and snowed well in our village,” Abbas said. “The crops yielded well and I made more than 300,000 afs (afghanis, or nearly $4,300). But this year, even though I sold my sheep and goats, I made less than 100,000 afs (about $1,400).” - Not enough help The lack of precipitation in Balkh has left most of its farming and grazing land parched, Zabiullah Zoobin, provincial director of crops and cultivation management, told AFP recently. More than 450,000 farmers and nomadic herders in the province have slaughtered their cattle, goats and sheep, or sold them for a pittance, he added. “All villagers are wondering what to do with their livestock and how to
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This photo taken on July 19, 2018 shows a general view of Sakhi village in the middle of Shadyan dessert on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif. keep them alive because that is all they have in life,” Haji Sorab, a sheep and goat herder in Dawlat Abad district, told AFP. The drought adds to Afghanistan’s woes as its security forces struggle to beat back Taliban and Islamic State militants, and civilian casualties remain at record levels. Agriculture is the backbone of the Afghan economy. Nearly 15 million people are employed in the sector in the 20 provinces worst affected by the drought, according to the UN. With already high unemployment made worse by record numbers of Afghans returning from Iran and many more internally displaced by the conflict, their chances of finding other work are grim. Prices of sheep and goats have
plunged as farmers rush to sell their animals before they become even weaker, agriculture and livestock ministry spokesman Akbar Rustami told AFP. At the same time, the cost of fodder has soared. Rustami said most of the country’s livestock are in “urgent need of food”. Afghan authorities have so far provided limited assistance to farmers and international aid agencies are struggling to meet the growing demand. UN food and other assistance has reached more than 460,000 people in drought-affected provinces in recent months, Lanzer said -- less than a quarter of those who need it. An agreement between international agencies and the Afghan government to release 60,000 tonnes of
wheat currently held in the country’s strategic grain reserve and turn it into mineral-fortified flour will help. “It won’t be enough for what is needed, but it’s a very good start,” Lanzer said. If much-needed aid does not reach farmers soon, more might turn to more drought-resistant crops such as opium poppies, Abbas warned. Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium, despite billions of dollars being spent on counternarcotics efforts since the US-led invasion in 2001. “A government which is hardly able to pay its soldiers to fight cannot reach out to help people in these remote areas,” Abbas said. “The conditions will eventually force people to turn to illegal crops.” (afp)
For wetter or worse: Philippine bride defies storm
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A beaming bride defiantly marching up a flooded church aisle in the Philippines has won hearts as the country suffers a fresh bout of monsoonal rains.
MANILA - A beaming bride defiantly marching up a flooded church aisle in the Philippines has won hearts as the country suffers a fresh bout of monsoonal rains. Jobel Delos Angeles, 24, married the father of her two children on Saturday as Tropical Storm Yagi and the southwest monsoon brought heavy flooding to the capital Manila and nearby areas, including their home province of Bulacan. In a Facebook video shared over a thousand times, Delos Angeles is all smiles as she walks through brown floodwaters in a white gown and veil before her suited groom clad in flip-flops takes her to the altar. “Even if it floods or it rains, nothing can stop me. You only get married once, will you postpone it? I was marrying the man I love,” Delos Angeles told AFP by phone.
“My gown got wet and heavy but I told myself it was as if I was walking on a red carpet.” The Philippines endures an average of 20 typhoons and storms each year. The latest storm brought misery to many, with 20,000 residents fleeing the riverside district of Marikina in the national capital region where floods swept away cars, authorities said. But for Delos Angeles, the weekend was cause for celebration. She said she and her partner of seven years did not expect bad weather but never considered calling off their wedding even after floodwaters entered the church in Hagonoy town. It was a double ceremony, with their five-month-old daughter baptised in the same event, she added. Guests were photographed barefoot, including children who were afraid to
slip. “We didn’t want a new schedule as we were already stressed out. Our hometown is really flood-prone,” Delos Angeles added. “No car wanted to bring us to the church so I just rode a boat. We didn’t expect so many people would still turn up, even the entourage.” The bride’s aunt, Teresa Bautista, posted the video of her niece which has drawn comments from social media users hailing the event as the “wedding of year”. “I felt bad for them but at the same time I am happy they got it through,” Bautista told AFP. Delos Angeles said she had no regrets. “It is truly memorable. I am so happy. It shows the lesson that there are no what ifs.” (afp)
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Glamping Review: Secret Cloud House, Staffordshire, England, UK
STAFFORDSHIRE - At this Secret Cloud glamping destination prepare to reconnect with nature without having to forgo luxury. Arriving here at dusk, you’d be forgiven for rubbing your eyes, thinking you’d stumbled across a fairy tale village. A boardwalk winds its way across a lush meadow toward a collection of five luxurious yurts, where woodburning stoves send delightfully-smelling smoke twirling gently skywards. There is total peace, for the faint sound of laughter which carries on the breeze – and the whole scene is illuminated by the warm glow of candle and fairy lights. We have discovered the exclusive, multi-award-winning Secret Cloud House Holidays, set on the edge of the Peak District: where guests can reconnect with nature without forgoing luxury. Who for
Couples yearning a slow-paced, calming and environmentally-friendly break in nature with a lot of luxury to boot. Or hen parties and small groups looking for a bonding spa break in the outdoors. Small families too would be happy here.
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With uninterrupted views across the Staffordshire Moorlands, and the Peak District beyond, each luxury yurt (Blackberry; Foxglove; Bilberry; Elderflower; Rosehip – each with its own unique twist on decor), has its own wood-fired private hot tub, wood-burning stove and a seethrough skylight which, on a clear night, means you can stargaze before nodding off. The double beds, they say, are handmade, very comfy and dressed with Egyptian cotton linen, featherdown duvets and Staffordshire wool blankets. There’s a private eco-loo-with-a-view located just outside each yurt, while the spacious shower rooms have flushing toilets and are insulated with Staffordshire sheep’s wool and powered by solar thermal panels. Mod cons include: hairdryers, straighteners and full length mirrors. You will also find a charging locker to leave your phones safely, lots of books and maps on the area and a variety of board games for nights by the fire. We stayed in Elderflower, perhaps the most luxurious of yurts, which is tucked right in the corner of the meadow and boasting a king-size French-style bed. This is understandably popular with mini-mooners and couples seeking a romantic break. Food and Drink
Of course, you can cook-up a feast in the comfort of your yurt, each has a wood burning stove oven, a camping kitchen with gas burners and grill plus dining table and chairs. Or there’s your own outdoor barbecue.
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111 kiosks and stalls of Batukandik Market burned-out DENPASAR — Large fires returned to occur in Denpasar. After the Badung Market was on fire on February 29, 2016, on Saturday (Aug. 11) a total of 111 kiosks and stalls of Anyar Sari Market or better known as Batu Kandik Market on Jalan Gunung Galunggung, West Denpasar, were on fire. The fire grew bigger because some stalls and kiosks sold upakara or ritual facilities. The merchants panicked and scattered out of the market.
A fridge freezer is provided and a large cool box too. Each booking also receives a welcome breakfast hamper with local butcher’s sausages and bacon, milk from the local dairy, eggs from a local young farmer, and fresh bread from Bakewell Bakery. The owners also have links to local chocolatiers and a small Peak District coffee roaster who creates their very own Secret Cloud blend. If you can drag yourself away from the comfort here, try breakfast at the Cottage Kitchen Country Café, just a five-minute drive away. The countryside café and farm shop offers some tasty menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Highly recommended at any time is the county’s delicious local delicacy – Staffordshire oatcakes. For dinner, a 15-minute drive brings you to The Duncombe Arms, a renovated historic inn with the relaxed welcome of a local pub, plus a fine dining restaurant, earning it a place on many of the UK’s ‘best dining pubs’ lists. Facilities
The onsite ‘Shepherds Rest’ massage treatment room has a menu of treatments taking place by candlelight in front of a wood-burning stove. Treatments start from £25, but it’s best to book in advance. There’s also a central wood-fired sauna that comes with an essential oil menu – from the healing aromas of eucalyptus to mentally uplifting grapefruit. Just in case the heavens decide to open, the wood-decked walkway connects the yurts, washrooms, sauna and the car park, so you can keep away from any mud and standing water on the field itself. (net)
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The fire grew bigger because some stalls and kiosks sold upakara or ritual facilities.
The amount of losses is estimated to reach billions of rupiahs. Sources of information at the crime scene told that the merchants were shocked around 12:00 as the fire already burned the stalls and kiosks. In this market, there are 590 stalls and kiosks, where 111 of them burned to ashes. Seven fire trucks consisting of five units from Denpasar City and two other units from Badung district were deployed to extinguish the fire. The fire could just be extinguished at 15:30. “At present, the fire has been extinguished and entered the stage of cooling the remaining debris,” said the Head of the Denpasar Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), I.B. Joni Ariwibawa. A merchant, I Wayan Rekin, admitted he did not know exactly the cause of the fire. The incident began when he
was about to dry out snacks for ceremonial paraphernalia. However, smoke has been rising from the bottom precisely in Block I and instantly the fire has expanded and spread to other kiosks and stalls. “I’d better save myself without thinking about merchandise,” he said. Head of the PD Pasar Denpasar, I.B. Kompyang Wiranata, accompanied by the Head of Anyar Sari Market, I Ketut Adiyasa, said at the fire location that based on the data at least 111 kiosks and stalls were burned out from totally 590 kiosks and stalls. This number consists of 20 kiosks in block I, 47 stalls in block I, and 44 kiosks in block II. However, he has not been able to ascertain the cause of the fire and the total losses due to this disaster. “We will make data collection first,” he said.
Relocated immediately
Secretary of the Denpasar Municipality, who is also the Head of the BPBD Denpasar, AAN Rai Iswara, also monitored the burned condition of the Anyar Sari Market. He was concerned about the fire accident happening to the Anyar Sari Market. Relevant agencies are instructed to carry out data collection and inventory after the fire. Besides, PD Pasar Denpasar together with the Head of the Anyar Sari Market is expected to immediately relocate the merchants whose kiosks and stalls are affected. (kmb12)
Landfill, not a solution to overcome waste SMALL number of waste will not become a problem because it is easy to manage. However, if the waste belonging to one area is put together in one container, be ready to get difficulty as the problem is getting bigger. This is happening to most urban areas preferring to manage waste easily by collecting and throwing to a landfill. Waste will mount if only piled up and then perishing. Finally, it results in a poison that kills slowly the motherland. Then, is there an easy and inexpensive way to manage waste? Waste on the Island of Bali, especially plastic, has begun to make resentful because it makes a bad tourism image. But it does not necessarily mean if local government does not care about the problem of waste management. “In terms of policy, various measures have been carried out by the government in handling waste problems. For example, it has issued a regional regulation,” said Nyoman Mardika, from the Manikaya Kauci Foundation, an environmental NGO in the Merah Putih talk show aired on BaliTV some time ago. However, added Mardika, like other problems in Bali, the problem lies in the level of implementation. “Waste problem cannot be resolved because the implementation is still far from expectations,” he affirmed. In the perspective of a member the Bali House of Representatives, Commission III, I Ketut Kariyasa Adnyana, the regional government of Bali in terms of discourse is good enough in handling waste. “The Bali govern-
ment, for example, has launched the Bali Clean and Green program. This is one of the programs related to waste management,” he said. Again, the implementation matter is still far from expectations. One of the indicators on the lacking of commitment to waste management at the implementation level can be seen from the lacking of regional budgets allocated for the waste problems. “The government only allocates the budget of IDR 4 billion. For the same purpose, Surabaya government allocates almost IDR 30 billion for waste management,” explained Karyasa, from the PDI-P faction. The matter of waste handling at the level of government policy is indeed very complex. The existence of many legal rules even makes a lot of parties in confusion. According to the Head of Center for Environmental Studies (PPLH) of Udayana University, I Made Sudarma, regional autonomy puts the garbage problem in the district and municipality government. But in the context of Bali, the waste problems are not possible to be resolved at the district level because the area is small and coincides with each other. The method of handling waste by throwing waste to landfill without further processing certainly will not become effective. Sudarma exemplified the Suwung landfill whose condition has exceeded the capacity because it becomes an ending point of garbage from Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, and Tabanan (Sarbagita) regions. Actually
the waste management will only run effective if it is managed in a small area such as at the household or village level, not by direct handling with wider area coverage. According to another academician from the Udayana University who has long been involved in waste management, Dr. Ni Luh Kartini, the handling of waste cannot only be handed over to the government whose waste management is carried out in a wider area. This means the waste cannot be handled only by collecting with trucks from households and then thrown to landfill. “If the method is like that, no matter how large the landfill is, it will certainly become to become full immediately,” said Kartini. For this reason, the waste must be handled from the household level. Each household must be willing to manage their own waste. Organic waste, for example, can be processed
into useful products such as fertilizer. Meanwhile, the inorganic waste such as plastic can be taken advantage into useful items. Kartini reminded that the traditional ways made by society to handle waste are far better than that of modern society. Kartini’s opinion about traditional societies that are wiser in handling garbage is agreed by Iwan from Paiketan Krama Bali. “Balinese local geniuses have actually taught how we have to manage waste,” said Iwan. For example, the Tri Hita Karana philosophy teaches how to maintain harmonious relationships with God, nature and fellow humans. The implementation can also be applied with regard to the Catur Guru (four teachers). “Our belief in the Swadiaya teacher, namely the Creator, should make us not offer anything that contains plastic,” said Iwan satirizing the Balinese community currently often
wrapping snacks or fruits offered in the oblations. As a matter of fact, it is not difficult to manage waste if placed as a problem for everyone, not just the problem of government. With the awareness that waste is everyone’s problem, each of them will manage it well. This is the big problem of waste management. Waste problem is just considered to be the duty of the government or the Environmental Agency (DLH). Balinese people need to immediately change the way of thinking about waste. Thus, it will avoid Bali from bad image as having been written by one of the journalists in TIME Magazine around 2011 where at that time Bali was said to be no longer become destination of Holidays on the Paradise Island, but Holidays in Hell because the waste was scattered around the tourist attractions. (ata)
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Consul General of China appreciates to govt efforts DENPASAR - Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Denpasar assessed that the Indonesian government, especially that of Bali, has done its best in handling disasters. As is known, Bali is still haunted by the eruption of Mount Agung where it is now declared to be at level III or watch. Lately, it is also affected by the earthquake disaster in Lombok. “Like when Mount Agung erupted, the government provided shelter, hotel rooms and free transportation for tourists trapped in Bali because the airport was closed,” said Gou Haodong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, on Friday (Aug. 10). Gou Haodong also considered the government to have acted quickly in the earthquake disaster in Lombok. One of them is by sending a ship to evacuate tourists from the disaster location. Among the tourists, 40 of them are tourists from China. His government highly
The damaged house in Buleleng Regency
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After earthquake, Residents need foods and clean water
SINGARAJA - A total of 28 people of seven family heads becoming the victims of the earthquake whose houses were severely damaged are completely in limited situation. Residents of Kelandis hamlet, Pakisan, Kubutambahan, are now occupying two tarp tents and they do not fit for habitation.
Location where the tents were established remains untidy due to the damaged building debris of Gede Sidi Mantra, 29. His house was flattened to the ground after being hit by the earthquake on Sunday (Aug. 5). This family occupies a tent posing the assistance of the Buleleng Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD). Meanwhile, another tent was made independently by the refugees after their house was damaged. Due to restricted location to dispose of the debris, it looks scattered. They have to sleep on unworthy plastic tarps. In addition to the matter of location, they also have difficulties when cooking as the cooking utensils and kitchens have been destroyed by the earthquake. Gede Sidi Mantra occupying the two tents belongs to an extended family. They include Jero Ketut Mangku Rentena, Wayan Sugita, Nyoman Rentana, Made
Teken, Nyoman Sukadana and Nyoman Rentada. “We take refuge in my home yard because the house of my family in remote area was damaged by the earthquake,” he said. Since taking refuge, people have experienced serious problems. Until last Saturday, they had not received any basic food assistance from the government. Moreover, they must find clean water far from the evacuation site to simply be able to cook and drink water. Secretary of BPBD Buleleng, Ketut Susila, claimed that he is taking care of basic necessities to the province in order to be distributed to refugees as currently the food stock in the BPBD Buleleng is empty. Meanwhile, related to the tent needs of refugee, Susila did not dismiss if the BPBD Buleleng has limited capacity in providing tents. Besides, the tent is indeed required at some points. For the clean water need, Susila promised to install water tanks to overcome the clean water problem for refugees at Klandis. “The available stock is limited. So, we hope refugees to be patient because we are still waiting for logistical assistance from the provincial government,” he affirmed. (kmb38)
appreciated to the efforts made by the government. “We are very grateful. Although only 40 people, they represent all Chinese citizens. So, we are easier to inform the people in China that conditions in Bali and Lombok are actually safe,” he explained. According to Gou Haodong, the news about the earthquake in Lombok affecting Bali had spread throughout China. Meanwhile, China is now listed as the largest tourist contributor to the Island of the Gods. Although he could not yet able to ascertain the number, he believed there must be a cancellation of tourist visits to Bali due to the disaster. “We try to provide correct information regarding the disaster, but do not frighten. There is no travel warning or travel advice. We just appeal that Chinese people having been and wishing to travel to Bali to be more careful,” he explained. (rin)
“Bali Process” involves private sector to handle human trafficking
NUSA DUA - The “Bali Process” dialogue will involve the private sector to address the issue of human trafficking, people smuggling, and transnational crimes. “The private sector is a user. Hence, it will become an important issue to be discussed during the `Bali Process,`” Director General for Multilateral Cooperation of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard stated at the opening of the Bali Process senior officials` meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali. Private sector players will participate in the 7th Bali Process ministerial meeting, scheduled to be held on Tuesday. The forum, established in 2002, will involve the private sector to make a regulation on working practice that can minimize human trafficking. In a bid to expand its coverage, the forum had, in 2017, established the Bali Process` Government and Business Forum to encourage private sector contribution to handle human trafficking and smuggling. Febrian noted that the main challenges for the non-binding forum are issues on human trafficking and smuggling as well as cross-border
crimes that are forecast to continue. Hence, the ministry has called on the member countries` commitment to handling the case, as outlined in the ministerial declaration planned to be conveyed during its Tuesday meeting. “The main issue that must be the focus of constant attention is how to strengthen the mechanism and cooperation among origin, transit, and destination countries to lower the trend of the case,” he stated. According to Febrian, despite its Asia-Pacific coverage, the Bali Process forum will also involve a similar forum established in other regions, such as the “Budapest Process” in Europe. “We will discuss ways to handle human trafficking. It will be impossible for us, as a transit country, to handle this alone,” he affirmed. The Bali Process conference was established in 2002 by Indonesia and Australia, with as many as 45 member countries and three international organizations: the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime. (ant)
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1st Anniversary SoleHouse Celebration
Since February 2016, Bali Dynasty Resort has committed to supporting Solemen under the tagline “Help Friends For Life”. This has involved assisting many SoleBuddies with their ongoing long-term care and education as well as providing one-off donations such as wheelchairs, prosthetic legs and medical treatment. In July 2017, Bali Dynasty Resort significantly contributed to
helping disadvantaged members of the Balinese community by sponsoring SoleHouse in Renon, Denpasar. This is a “Home from Home” for a number of children and their parents or carers during pre and post-operative care. It features four bedrooms, two shared bathrooms, a living room, and a communal kitchen with running water and electricity. The house is a blessing for the poor and their
families who live far away from the hospital, and for whom basic needs such as a comfortable bed and modern bathing facilities are a rare extravagance. To celebrate the 1st anniversary of SoleHouse on 31stJuly 2018, Bali Dynasty Resort arranged for general maintenance to be carried out. The repainting of walls and fixing the roof were just two of the main activities completed by the
team. Sarah Chapman (Solemen Head of Outreach) was also onsite to lend a helping hand. We would like to thank all of our guests for their generous donations and support of our Charity Effort. This has enabled us to drive our sustainable social commitment programme and in turn help the disadvantaged people of Bali. Our biggest annual fundraising initiative is the
yearly Back to Bali Dynasty Party in Perth. We also conduct plenty of fundraising within the resort, through everyday poolside games, donation boxes and a voluntary $2 donation for guests checking out. Then there’s our twice-weekly Charity Quiz Night at Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub, held every Tuesday at 7.30pm and Thursday at 8.45pm, where everyone is welcome.
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Putting sex in sexagenarian: Madonna still shocks at 60
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NEW YORK - Whether by brazenly injecting sex in the public sphere, adopting gay subculture for mainstream audiences or becoming the top-selling female musician of all time, Madonna has asserted an incalculable influence. The pop superstar is turning 60 on August 16 and is again breaking barriers -- this time as a mature woman who is still brash, carnal and unapologetic. Giving new meaning to the term sexagenarian, Madonna openly dates men three decades younger, maintains a svelte figure that would be the envy of most people half her age and on her latest tour put on a characteristically provocative show that simulated most conceivable sex acts. Madonna is hardly the first female entertainer to stay active while growing older, with singers as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Cher, Dolly Parton and Stevie Nicks on stage in their 70s. But Madonna -- who entered pop culture at the same time as MTV -- has embodied the cult of youth like few other artists and, while others reinvented themselves or staged nostalgic comebacks, the Material Girl has never gone more than four years without an album since her blockbuster self-titled debut in 1983. The title of a single off her latest album, “Rebel Heart,” summed up her unwavering attitude: “Bitch, I’m Madonna.” Freya Jarman, a music scholar at the University
of Liverpool who co-edited a book on Madonna, said the pop star has already left her legacy, with younger artists such as Lady Gaga so evidently influenced by her. But she emphasized that Madonna was now demonstrating a new kind of relevance. “As an aging, female popular musician who is still so much in the public eye, she is absolutely relevant,” Jarman said. “Madonna stands out in a way that she always has done, in that she has always been interested in creating a stir which someone like Cher, for my money, does not, really.” Many stars “seem to fade in and out of focus, while Madonna doesn’t seem to fade out,” Jarman added. (afp)
The name’s Idris: actor Elba fuels Bond speculation
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British actor, director and executive producer Idris Elba
LONDON - British actor Idris Elba fuelled speculation on Sunday that he may be named the first black James Bond, with a cryptic tweet. “My name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” he tweeted, echoing the super spy’s famous catchline, “The name is Bond, James Bond.” The message sent fans into a frenzy of excitement, as rumours abound that Elba may be named to succeed Daniel Craig as the next incarnation of 007. Elba, 45, made his name in gritty US television drugs drama “The Wire” and won a Golden Globe for his role as a murder detective
in “Luther”, before moving to the big screen. The son of a car factory worker from east London, he is now one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars. He has been in blockbusters such as “Thor”, “Pacific Rim” and “Star Trek”, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for playing the title role in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”. Elba has been linked to the Bond franchise for years, although he has previously said that he thought he might be too old. Fresh rumours emerged this week amid reports that Bond pro-
ducer Barbara Broccoli said it was now “time” for a black actor to take the role. However, a spokesman for the alleged source of this quote, director Antoine Fuqua, told the Hollywood Reporter that he and Broccoli had never discussed Bond or casting. Craig will return for the fifth time as Bond in 2019, in an as yet unnamed movie directed by Oscarwinning filmmaker Danny Boyle. It is expected to be Craig’s final outing as 007, having previously starred in “Casino Royale”, “Quantum of Solace”, “Skyfall” and “Spectre”. (afp)
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Two Canadian tourists ride the bicycle to leave Gili Air island, west Nusa Tenggara on August 11, 2018. An earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok has killed 387 people, authorities said, adding hundreds of thousands of displaced people were still short of clean water, food and medicine nearly a week on.
Lombok quake sends shudders through tourist industry
The powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Lombok in recent weeks killing some 400 people have sent holidaymakers fleeing, raising questions about how its lucrative tourism sector will bounce back. Two deadly tremors a week apart -- accompanied by dozens of aftershocks -- wrought widespread damage on homes and livelihoods, striking during the crucial tourism season, when hotels, local businesses and seasonal workers earn the bulk of their annual revenue. In the Gili Islands, a popular backpacker and diving destination just off Lombok’s northern coast, thousands of terrified tourists jostled on powder-white beaches for departing boats. Lombok’s airport was briefly
crammed with holidaymakers rushing to get flights out, while the main tourist drag of Senggigi has been left deserted. Alfan Hasandi depended on peak season tourists to see his family through the rest of the year. He and his brothers ran a now shuttered business on one of the islands, Gili Air, offering boat tickets, snorkeling, trekking and vehicle rentals, usually earning five million rupiah ($350) a day during peak season. “We hope we can rebuild... but it’s impossible because people are still
traumatised,” the 25-year-old told AFP. “Our homes have been completely destroyed... We don’t have money to rebuild, we need help.” Located in the one of the most tectonically active areas in the world, Indonesians are used to natural disasters and its tourism industry has bounced back from catastrophes in the past. But for Lombok, the quakes struck at an especially cruel time, when the island’s tourism industry was on the way up. - ‘A new Bali’ Dubbed “The Island of a Thousand Mosques”, Muslim-majority Lombok was always a path less travelled destination than its bigger neighbor Bali, the Hindu-majority island that forms
the backbone of Indonesia’s $19.4 billion tourist sector. But it had been earmarked as one of Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s “10 new Balis” with the regional government hoping to develop it into a major destination, especially in the booming halal tourism sector.nIts residents now have to repair and rebuild, hoping that spooked tourists return. Senggigi would normally be bustling with visitors this time of year. Now boats lie idle along its main beach, restaurants and hotels have been shuttered on its main drag and the usual stream of touts offering services has dried up. “We don’t know whether we can operate again in September,” Susi
Hayati, manager of the Asmara restaurant, told AFP. Ketut Jaya, manager of the nearby Holiday Resort Lombok, said it might be a month before they could start taking guest bookings again. Just 19 of the resort’s 189 rooms were occupied by hardy tourists who decided not to leave after the quake. Continued to page 6 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.