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Associated Press Writer

The force of “Gravity” may be about to exert itself on Hollywood’s awards season. When Academy Award nominations are announced Thursday morning from Beverly Hills, California, Alfonso Cuaron’s 3-D space adventure will likely rival “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle” in a close contest for most-nominated film. Though much of the season has been a see-saw between Steve McQueen’s heavy historical epic and David O. Russell’s lighter Abscam melodrama, “Gravity” should emerge Thursday as an equally strong Oscar contender.

All three are locks for a best picture nomination. And while “Gravity,” with a cast of just a few, won’t reap the acting nods that the acclaimed ensembles of “American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” will, it holds an edge in technical categories. Cuaron’s box-office hit ($670 million worldwide) has been hailed for its innovative visual effects, which are sure to be honored by the academy.

The Golden Globes are typically a weak forecaster to the Oscars, but last Sunday’s ceremony reflected consensus by naming “American Hustle” best comedy and “12 Years a Slave” best drama. Hollywood’s guilds, whose members largely make up the academy, have in their awards nominations also voiced strong support for Paul Greengrass’ Somali pirate docudrama “Captain Phillips,” Martin Scorsese’s finance fiasco “The Wolf of Wall Street” and Alexander Payne’s black-and-white road trip “Nebraska.”

But an added bit of intrigue, as has been the case in recent years, is how many bestpicture nominees there will be. It could be anywhere between five and 10. Films somewhere on the bubble are “Dallas Buyers Club,” ‘’Her,” ‘’Saving Mr. Banks,”

‘’Philomena” and “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

Though the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis” was once viewed as a near certainty, the early 1960s folk tale was overlooked by the screen actors, producers, writers and directors guilds, seemingly dooming its chances.

The most-watched category may be best actor. This year’s candidates are especially strong, including Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), Tom Hanks (“Captain Phillips”), Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) and Robert Redford (“All Is Lost”).

That’s six names for five spots, and many believe Redford (who has never won an acting Oscar) will be the odd man out after the Screen Actors Guild snubbed him.

Also potentially on the outside are Christian Bale (“American Hustle”), Forest Whitaker (“Lee Daniels’The Butler”) and Oscar Isaac (“Inside Llewyn Davis”).

The best actress category, too, may see a beloved veteran — Meryl Streep for “August: Osage County” — have difficulty making it in. Amy Adams, a winner at the Globes for her performance in “American Hustle,” has ascended

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This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sandra Bullock in a scene from “Gravity.”

in prognostications. Others expected to receive nods are Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”), Sandra Bullock (“Gravity”), Judi Dench (“Philomena”) and Emma Thompson (“Saving Mr. Banks”).

Other questions linger, too. Will James Gandolfini be posthumously nominated for his supporting performance in the romantic comedy “Enough Said”? Can James Franco sneak in for his grotesque extremes in “Spring Breakers”? Will we actually say “Oscar-nominee ‘Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa’’’? (It has a legitimate shot in the makeup category.) The answers of a long and winding awards season will come Thursday morning.

CW to air miniseries about search for Holy Grail

Associated Press Writer

PASADENA, California — The CW network says it has acquired a miniseries about the search for the Holy Grail.

The cast of the four-hour project, “Labyrinth,” includes former “Downton Abbey” star Jessica Brown-Findlay, along with Vanessa Kirby, Sebastian Stan and John Hurt.

The miniseries centers on a 13th-century teenager and a modern woman, and their shared quest for the grail, the cup said to have been used by Jesus Christ.

“Labyrinth” is adapted from Kate Mosse’s best-selling novel of the same name. An air date wasn’t announced for the drama, which has appeared in Britain and elsewhere.

The network also said Wednesday it’s adding two reality series to its schedule later this year: “Barber Battle,” a competition series hosted by Cedric The Entertainer, and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” in which aspiring magicians perform their best tricks for the comedy duo.

Airdates for the reality shows were not announced.

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This undated publicity photo provided by PBS shows, from left, Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Grantham, Hugh Bonneville as Lord Grantham, Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley, Penelope Wilton as Isobel Crawley, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, and Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes, from the TV series, “Downton Abbey.”

People in mask and black robe rally to governor Ask to revoke gubernatorial decree No.1727 Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Emergence of the counter-feasibility study from a number of universities outside Bali stating that Benoa Bay reclamation was feasible to be done continuously reaped condemnation and rejection. Even, dozens of men putting on Kamen Rider mask and black robe demonstrated against the office of Governor of Bali, Wednesday (Jan 15).

They urged Governor Made Mangku Pastika to revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 on the permit conferral of Feasibility Study for the Utilization, Development and Management Plan of Benoa Bay Waters to PT Tirta Wahana Bali International (PT TWBI) for two years. The presence of gubernatorial decree could be taken advantage as the opportunity by investor to make

a counter-assessment in response to the results of feasibility study made by the Udayana University whose final result stated if it was not feasible to make reclamation in Benoa Bay. Such demonstration was made impromptu. Originally, a number of mass riding motorcycle directly led to the governor’s office. All of them put on mask and black robe. Then, a representative of

the mass made a speech stating if they rejected the attempts to legalize the Benoa Bay reclamation. Before the action took place, no police or municipal police officers were specially guarding the action. When the mass had made a speech, police and municipal police officers just arrived.

In their statement, the mass naming them the Alliance of Anti-Reclamation Community (Simantri) Benoa Bay said the protracted issue on the Benoa Bay reclamation plan had made people uneasy. It was also triggered by the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 that had not been revoked. Similarly, it was exactly triggered by the presence of a counter-feasibility study made by

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Masked men rally in front of Bali’s Governor Office in Denpasar to reject the reclamation plan. a number of universities outside Bali on the request of investor.

Simantri of Benoa Bay judged the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 was essentially an attempt to legalize the reclamation plan in the waters of Benoa Bay. “The most important point worth knowing together is that the Gubernatorial Decree No.2138 on the Reclamation and the Gubernatorial Decree of volume II (No.1727) are sourcing from the same request namely the effort to make reclamation in the waters of Benoa Bay,” said Made, one of the mass representatives.

Governor Pastika, said Made, had repeatedly promised to totally end the polemic on the reclamation plan and even in various

occasions. At last, on the arrival of Commission X of the House of Representatives to Bali, Pastika stated to revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 and said if the Benoa Bay reclamation plan had been closed. However, so far the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 had never been revoked.

The promise of governor was very contradictory to his policy behavior. “After the public knew about the counter-studies over the infeasibility of Benoa Bay reclamation as if he licked back his own saliva where the governor stated the study can be made by anyone,” said Simantri Benoa Bay in its statement.

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Bali News

Buffeted by strong wind, house roof comes off Singaraja (Bali Post)—

Strong wind hit Silangjana village, Sukasada subdistrict and surrounding areas. A house owned by Wayan Lingga, Dajan Margi hamlet, Silangjana village, came off as hit by strong wind. Such incident occurred on Tuesday night (Jan 14). Luckily, no fatalities were reported in the incident.

The Head of the Buleleng Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Putu Dana, confirmed on Wednesday (Jan 15) to have received the report on the disaster of strong wind. He said that from checking to the scene was

The damaged irrigation channel at Subak Gerubugan, Demulih village, Susut, Bangli.

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Irrigation channel collapses

Dozens of hectares of rice field at risk of failure Bangli (Bali Post)—

An irrigation channel at Subak Gerubugan, Demulih village, Susut, Bangli, collapsed as hit by heavy rains. Aside from causing the subak irrigation channel to collapse, the avalanche materials of the revetment also stockpiled most areas of watershed beneath. As the impact, dozens of hectares of paddy fields owned by local farmers having been ready to bear fruit was ultimately threatened by harvest failure.

The collapse along some 20 meters was alleged to be not strong enough to hold rainwater coming through into the ground. Within the past few weeks, heavy rains continued to flush Bangli and surrounding areas. Avalanche materials of the revetment stockpiling some parts of the water channel had made the water flow gradually diminished.

Local farmers were screaming because the abundant harvests

expected was threatened to vanish. One of the local farmers, Ketut Gablogan, said the irrigation channel at his subak area was previously smooth. But since the collapse of revetment, the irrigation water leading to his rice field continuously dwindled. “Much water in the upstream area cannot entirely flow to downstream area or almost runs out due to the collapse,” he said.

Similar condition was conveyed

by hamlet chief of Demulih, Wayan Rumia. He said such incident had caused a total of 21 hectares of farmland in his territory got water trouble. “Obviously, it has not got any water,” he added.

Responding to the collapse of the irrigation channel, local farmers were looking forward to receiving the attention from relevant agencies to take immediate repair to the irrigation channel so their fields could be cultivated again. (ina)

obtained information if the high wind was raging so rapidly. Since the nightfall to late night, the brunt of strong wind quickened and caused damage to the victim’s house roof.

The brunt of strong wind made of the zinc roof to come off a few meters away from the victim’s home. As a result of the incident, the BPBDs estimated the losses suffered by the victims to reach IDR 2 million. “We have made a check to the scene and there was damage other than the zinc roof and the owner can still find refuge in the house,” he said. (mud)

Toppled over by legislative candidate billboard

A family must be treated in Sanjiwani Hospital

Gianyar (Bali Post)—

Indecision of the Gianyar Electoral Commission in disciplining a number of violations on billboard installation ultimately led to a calamity. A billboard owned by a regional representative candidate (DPD RI) located at Bukit hamlet, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, claimed a victim on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 15) around 4:00 p.m. A family, I Gusti Kompyang Raka, 45, from the Penginyaan village, Ubud, along with his wife, Jro Putu Nistri, 42, and his 6-year old son Gusti Ketut Rai, was toppled over by the billboard. The family was eventually hospitalized in Sanjiwani Hospital, Gianyar.

In the incident of collapsed billboard owned by the legislative candidate with the picture of Dewa Made Suamba Negara, Jro Putu Nistri was knocked unconscious and suffered a number of blisters on her feet. Her son, Gusti Ketut Rai, suffered injuries on the head and had to be stitched.

While Gusti Kompyang Raka

injured in the hand and blister on foot and got the help of oxygen in the emergency room of Sanjiwani Hospital, Gianyar.

Based on the information of Gusti Kompyang Raka, the incidence occurred when he was coming from the house of his wife at Bukit hamlet and about to return to Payangan northwards on Jalan Raya Tampaksiring. On the way, the billboard installed in the west side of the road toppled over them when riding a motorcycle. “I fall unconscious at the time of incident,” said the victim’s wife.

When toppled over by the billboard, condition of the family was very poor. The victim was taken to Tampaksiring community health center II. However, since the condition was severe enough, he was then rushed to Sanjiwani Hospital. Meanwhile, the Gianyar Electoral Commission, Anak Agung Gde Putra, when contacted around 7:30 p.m., could not be asked for his confirmation. Even though his cell phone was active, it was not replied. (kmb16)

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Activities

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Re-open of Ten Ku at Patra Jasa Bali Resort

KUTA - Ten Ku, Japanese Food Restaurant at Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas proudly offers a new concept with a new wide selection of menu more than 50 varieties to fulfill an increasing demand of Japanese foodenjoyment and experience also by tremendous numbers of Japanese guests staying at PatraJasa Bali Resort & Villas.

With more competitive prices, Ten Ku Restaurant is a perfect venue to enjoy the best Japanese cuisine providing seductive ingredients with Asian twist on the island. Ten Ku Restaurant has Teppanyaki, Sushi and Sashimi, Nabemono, Robatayaki counters and Japanese traditional Tatami style corners with beautiful interior design and settings overlooking dramatic ocean view, afternoon sunset and exotic ambiance serving lunch and dinner every day.

Ten Ku Restaurantis an ideal place for hosting friends, family, relatives, a good reason to meet with business partners, couples requiring a romantic atmosphereand every body who would like to have a new adventure in Japanese world of food.

Ten Ku’s well trained chefs with their extensive Japanese culinary experiences supported by genuine waiters and waitresses with their heartfelt services will ensure your culinary enjoyment throughout the day in a relaxed environment.

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Calendar Event for January 1 through February 26, 2014 1 Jan Buda Kliwon Matal, Kajeng Kliwon And Tilem Sasih Kenam Pura Desa Sukawati Sukawati Pura Pasek Gelgel Gelgel Bebetin Pura Maspahit Sesetan Pura Padharman Arya Kanuruhan Besakih 11 Jan Tumpek Kandang Pura Desa Gianyar Pura Luhur Dalem Sagening Kediri Tabanan Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Tegalalang 15 Jan Purnama Sasih Kapitu Pura Dalem Tarukan Cemenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut Pejeng Kaja Gianyar Pura Puseh Manakaji Peninjauan Bangli Pura Taman Limut Pengosekan Mas Ubud Pura Benua Besakih Pura Gunung Rena Sidemen Karangasem Pura Pasek Gelgel Abadi Karangasem Pura Pucak Gunung Mangun Kubu Karangasem 16 Jan Kajeng Kliwon Uwudan

17 Jan Hari Bhatara Sri 21 Jan Anggara Kasih Prangbakat Pura Bukit Buluh Gunaksa Klungkung Pura Tirtha Sidamala Bebalang Bangli Pura Gunung Pangsong Lombok Pura Dalem Benawah Gianyar Pura Dalem Bitra Gianyar Pura Pura Hyang Haluh/Jenggala Besakih

Pura Tengkulak Tulikup Gianyar Pura Taman Sari Ubud Pura Penataran Badung

Pura Penataran Giri Purwo Tegal Delimo Banyuwangi Pura jala Sidhi amerta Juanda Surabaya

29 Jan Hari Siwaratri

19 Feb Buda Cemeng Kelawu Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran ped Nusa Penida Pura Gaduhan Jagat Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Sanding Tampak Siring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Kelungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Kedonganan Kuta Pura Guwa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Pura Jati Ubud Pura Melanting Ubud Pura Dalem Peed Nusa Penida Pura Sad Kayangan Nusa Penida Pura Penataran Agung Gunung Karangasem

30 Jan Tilem Sasih Kepitu Pura Buana Kawan Besakih Pura Ulun Kulkul Besakih 31 Jan Kajeng Kliwon Enyitan 5 Feb Buda Kliwon Ugu Pura Dalem Tarukan Peninjauan Tembuku Bangli Pura Pemayun Banyuning Tengah Buleleng Pura Kayangan Tiga Seririt Buleleng Pura Agung Gunung Raung Taro Tegalalang 6 Feb Pura Dalem Puri Besakih 14 Feb Purnama Sasih Kawulu Pura Dalem Batur Bangli Pura Ida Ratu Pasek Besakih Pura Dalem Suci Sidemen Karangasem Pura Buana Kawan Besakih 15 Feb Tumpek Wayang & Kajeng Kliwon Uwudan Pura Majapahit Jembrana Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Pura Pedarman Dalem Sukawati Besakih Pura Pedarman Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarman Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarman Dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Pedarman Dinasti Dalem Besakih

21 Feb Hari Bhatara Sri 25 Feb Anggara Kasih Dukut Pura Dalem Batuyang Batubulan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mengening Kediri Tabanan Pura Pasek Undagi Krambitan Tabanan Pura Pucak Taman bedulu Gianyar Pura Puser Jagat Nusa Penida Pura Dalem Purwa Kawan Bangli Pura Desa Ketewel Gianyar 26 Feb Pura Agung Pasek gelgel Sibang Kaja Abian Semal Pura Dalem Samprangan Gianyar

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

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

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

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

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

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Fashion

Friday, January 17, 2014

International

Will Smith graces Valentino Associated Press Writer

PARIS — The fashion pack says “Bonjour, Paris!” as the catwalk shows move on from Milan and onto the final dash to the finish line of fall-winter 2014 menswear collections. Here are some top moments and tidbits from Wednesday’s dressy displays.

WILL SMITH GOES TO PARIS

The presence of “Men in Black” star Will Smith at Valentino ensured that the show was the snapshot highlight of the first day of Paris menswear. The smiling 45-year-old actor told The Associated Press inside the opulent 19th-century mansion venue that there’s nowhere he’d rather be than the City of Light.

“I’ve been taking a few months travelling to places like Buenos Aires. But there’s something distinct about Paris, when you walk around.

This is exactly where I want to be right now,” he said, dressed head to toe in Valentino, with some enviable pajama-style pants and a draped scarf. “And it’s great to be at the show. Valentino for me, well, it’s classical perfection.”

VALENTINO’S ETHNIC PATCHWORK

The third Paris menswear show for Valentino saw designers Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri (who sported a new, demure short hairstyle) channel ethnic patchwork. “Intarsia,” or mosaic patterns, was how the program notes described the Aztec-like motifs that decorated peacoats, shearling coats and hunting jackets.

Woolen coats embroidered like rugs, and tribal wings on shoulders, mirrored the ethnic feel evoked by the myriad carpets that lined the catwalk floor. The show was soft. From rounded shoulders, to pajamas suits and a harmonious blend of camel, gray, indigo blue on felt, every element

gave the collection a snug feel.

A long thick striped coat in black, gray and brown had a soft, sumptuous tone. It put the designers in good stead for the launch of their first flagship menswear boutique in Paris on the Rue Saint Honore— designed by architect David Chipperfield — which was inaugurated just after the show.

RAF SIMONS CRITIQUES AMERICA

Was it a dig at Uncle Sam? Raf Simons this season collaborated with American artist Sterling Ruby to produce a wacky show with Mickey Mouse shoes, exaggeratedly skinny legs and oversized 1-meter (3-foot) bags set against a backdrop of the U.S. flag. But the leitmotif, a print of the hands and jagged nails of a wicked witch, made the show feel like evil was lurking just beyond the surface.

Colorful fabric appliques and diagonal stripes made sure that the focal point of the ensembles

was on the surface and that the the oversize gray marl jackets or black sweaters beneath were subservient. The splashed bleach bursts of color also gave this imaginative show an injection of punk.

ECCENTRIC INVITATIONS

In the old-fashioned postwar days of Monsieur Dior, fashion show invitations were sacred templates, only to be written upon by professional calligraphers.

How times have changed! The once-classical invite has over the years been given a dramatic overhaul. In a bid to attract attention for their collections, houses are resorting more and more to inventive gimmicks.

The winner of the most eccentric invitation for Wednesday’s shows was the design house 22/4, who lured in guests with a blurred invitation card that could only be read with magic eye goggles (included, fortunately, in the envelope.) Raf Simons’ was a close second with a huge poster that was left blank apart from his name.

With Paris menswear week ballooning with some 50 official shows and countless off-calendar collections, it’s little wonder that

houses are trying hard to separate themselves from the pack.

CARVEN DESIGNER’S CATWALK DEBUT

A billiard room, the place of the dapper yet playful gentleman, was the set for designer Guillaume Henry’s strong debut catwalk show for Carven. Two old school wooden game tables, floodlit in film noir lighting, served as the obstacles around which some 36 often-retro looks filed by.

Many of garments came in what the program notes call the “faded shades of old photos,” coal, slate gray, black and offwhite. And above-the-ankle tapered pants, together with ‘60s large check tweed and highbuttoned woolen jackets with narrow shoulders and excessive collars added to the vintage mood.

But playfulness, more than nostalgia, ended up dominating the show.

Graffiti prints, based on photographer Brassai, jazzed up otherwise classical button-up shirts, and even came as flashes on two ensembles worn — in a cheeky, and on-trend touch — by female models.

Bali News

International

Ngenjut Memedi procession at Pesedahan Amlapura (Bali Post)—

Ngenjut memedi procession (burning or cremating negative forces) was held on Wednesday (Jan 15) right at 12:00 a.m. at Pesedahan village, Karangasem. Chief of Tegak Pasek, Pasedahan village, Nyoman Wage, said the ngenjut memedi procession related to ritual procession on the full moon in the seventh month in Balinese calendar (January).

According to Wage doubling as Spokesperson of Karangasem government, the procession of ngenjut memedi was unique and relatively rare. It happened because such a tradition had been abandoned by other villages.

According to him, the tradition was essentially a repellence of calamity which could be generated by evil spirits or negative magical powers. It was visible from the ritual held since three days in advance where residents put an offering in the platform shrine on the left and right side of entrance gates (apit lawang) and placement of the cuts of thorny plant. The thorn served as repellence and catcher to negative magical powers. On the third

day namely Wednesday (Jan 15), the magical negative power or memedi caught in the thorns was cremated at the village crossroad. The fire was lit by dried coconut leaves and api takepan or two pieces of coconut fiber put faceto-face with bran.

The cremation or ngenjut memedi had the same philosophy as neutralizing bhutakala in the Tawur Kesanga ritual and pengerupukan related to Nyepi or Day of Silence. “The seventh month (January) is known as a transitional season. Erratic weather causes a lot of people to fall sick,” he said.

Ritual on the full moon of the seventh month related to the ngenjut memedi procession was also associated with

the temple ritual in the Rambut Petung Temple and in the shrine of Ida Rambut Sedana with the means of nasi segehan.

After cremation, each household installed a bamboo shrine (sanggah cucuk) on the right side of entrance gate.

Memedi or magical negative power cremated was then assigned on the bamboo shrine. For a month, local residents put offerings and other necessity on the bamboo shrine. A month later in the eighth month was resumed with ngusaba ritual in the Dalem Temple.

Meanwhile, the bamboo shrine and platform of the memedi were eliminated in the cemetery. It was the peak of neutralizing bhutakala en masse at Pasedahan village. (013)

French tourist keeps cocaine

Admitted to be given by friends Denpasar (Bali Post)—

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Actor Will Smith attends the Valentino’s men’s Fall-Winter 2014-2015 fashion collection, presented Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Paris.

AP Photo/Zacharie Scheurer

A model presents a creation as part of Raf Simons and Sterling Ruby’s men’s Fall-Winter 2014-2015 fashion collection, presented Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Paris.

Drug case with the suspect Verchere Thierry Claude Josep, 47, from France, has been investigated by Denpasar Police Narcotics Detective. Later, it was known if the suspect seemed to keep a drug belonging to cocaine type. He acknowledged such illicit goods were given by his friend from Iran.

Chief of Denpasar Police, Djoko Hariutomo, accompanied by Chief of Narcotics Detective, Agus Tri Waluyo, said on Wednesday (Jan 15) that so far the suspect admitted to be a user. At least, a total of 112 grams of cocaine valued at IDR 560 million were seized by the investigator. “We still continue to develop the case,” he said before the media crews.

Arresting process of the suspect, said the officer promoted at the beginning of this January, was based on information from the public.

After being followed-up, police immediately raided a house on Jalan Tangkuban Perahu Gang Merta Sedana 22 at Pengubengan Kangin hamlet, Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Thursday (Jan 9) around 5:10 p.m.

The raid was led by Section Chief II of Denpasar Police Narcotics Detective, I Gede Sumena. In addition to arresting the foreigner suspect, the officers also arrested a garment businesswoman named Evi

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An Indonesian police officer escorts French national Verchere Thierry Claude Joseph as he covers his face at a police station in Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014.

Nugraheni. Police seized dried marijuana and crystal meth from the hand of Evi. “Both are then arrested in Denpasar Police,” he explained.

Results of the examination indicated if the suspect Josep admitted to have been given the cocaine by his Iranian

friend and the transaction was made in a hotel. Such cocaine was planned to be used alone. However, recognition of the suspect was still elaborated, considering the evidence was quite a lot. “That’s his confession. Let’s see how the result of the elaboration will be,” he said. (kmb21)

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Rabies cases at Umajero

Dozens of dogs vaccinated

Singaraja (Bali Post)—

Following the positive case of rabies at Umajero village, Busungbiu subdistrict, the Buleleng Agriculture and Livestock Agency did not keep silent. Dozens of dogs owned by local residents were injected with anti-rabies vaccine (VAR), Wednesday (Jan 15). The agency also reminded residents of limiting the pet dog raised to avoid transmission of rabies.

The vaccination last Wednesday was chaired in person by the Head of Animal Health, Wayan Susila, with a number of field extension workers. On arriving at Umajero, the officers immediately vaccinated the residents’ dog. They came into people’s homes.

Unfortunately, most people’s homes were left empty because the owners worked in the plantation.

Many dogs were also allowed to stray and not tied.

As a result, the officers only managed to vaccine a total of 20 dogs owned by residents, while eight wild dogs were eliminated because their owner was unclear.

Elimination to the eight stray dogs was made by using blowpipe and special poison. Dogs that successfully targeted by the officers died slowly. After being declared dead, the officers also took a sample of the dog’s head to be studied at the Center for Veterinary at the Bali Livestock Agency.

When asked for his confirmation after the vaccination, the Division Head of Animal Health of the Buleleng Livestock Agency, Wayan Susila, said the effort was the follow-up of the positive rabies case at Umajero village.

Since the case emerged the Buleleng Livestock Agency had localized dogs at Umajero and surrounding areas. Besides, the traffic of dog coming into and out of Umajero was also closed for a while. After that effort, the vaccination was intensified to prevent in order the dogs owned by residents would not be contracted by rabies. In addition, wild dogs without clear owner were eliminated as suspected to contract disease and potentially transmitted rabies. “Yes, it is our continued effort to prevent the emergence of another positive case of rabies at this village,” he said.

On the other hand, Susila said that other efforts made to prevent the emergence of rabies cases at Umajero was prohibiting residents from raising dogs more than two heads. When people were found to raise more than two dogs, the Buleleng Livestock Agency would eliminate the dog. This preventive effort had been informed to village authorities and received the support from residents to jointly take care of dogs properly for the sake of safety.

“We estimate the dog population at Umajero village is more than 200 dogs. From now on, we will begin to limit. Hopefully, people can comply with our suggestion. Otherwise, there will be elimination effort against the dog whose owner was unclearly known,” he explained.

As planned, the vaccination and elimination of dogs at Umajero would continue on Thursday (Jan 16). This dog vaccination was intended to accomplish all dogs that had not been reached in the previous vaccination. The agency urged residents to tie their dog, so when the officers arrived they could directly vaccinate the dogs.

Previously, a resident of Umajero was stated to have been infected by rabies. The resident was treated in Sanglah Hospital and eventually died. The resident previously bitten by dog was declared to be positive to rabies. Responding to the emergence of the case, the Buleleng Livestock Agency took steps to prevent and localize the dog population at Umajero to avoid contracting with rabies. (mud)

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The vegetable farm in Tabanan is seen in the picture

High rainfall, price of vegetable slumps

Tabanan (Bali Post)—

The increasingly higher rainfall in Baturiti area, Tabanan, in recent days caused a number of vegetable growers to suffer a loss. Selling price of certain vegetables in the market has fallen dramatically.

One of the organic vegetable growers at Kembang Merta hamlet, Wayan Balik Ardita, said the operating cost of growing vegetables in rainy season was usually higher than in dry season. It happened because every farmer, particularly the vegetable farmers of certain commodities, should prepare double budget to purchase plastic protector for keeping vegetable plants so as not to be exposed to rain, where such additional costs could reach hundreds of thousands of rupiahs per single line. Nevertheless, the effort did not fully guarantee the farmers’ production to be the same as in normal season. Decline in production stayed to occur, even it reached 50 percent of the usual one because the lack of sunlight caused the plant growth less optimally.

“Automatically, the current harvest makes the price of vegetable down. Actually, in rainy season, the treatment or maintenance of the plant requires extra attention. Even, there are also additional costs to be borne,” he said.

He said the decreasing price of

vegetables happened to carrots, kale, lettuce, beets and parsley where these kinds of commodity were some of 10 types of vegetables he developed on the 500 square meters of land.

He said the current price of kale at the farmer level was IDR 8,000 per kg, decreased from IDR 10,000 per kg previously. Similarly, the price of salad was also down to IDR 20,000 per kg from IDR 25,000 per kg previously.

“Fortunately, the declining price of vegetable does not cause to suffer a great loss because of the ten vegetables I cultivate, some still have expensive price, though some others are cheap. Farmers should also keen to see the situation and not cultivate one type of vegetable only,” he said.

Mustika, another horticultural farmer, also said that most vegetables at the farmer level currently experienced a decline in price. He admitted such condition did not benefit farmers considering when they were planting about 4-3 months ago, the production costs to be borne was fairly large because of having entered the rainy season. However, when getting

into the harvest time, the price even slumped.

“The most expensive price of vegetable at the moment only

includes tomatoes, cabbage and peppers that are indeed easily perishing when exposed to rain.

Meanwhile, the price of other types of vegetable is even down because due to increasing production in this harvest season,” he said.

Though facing many insistent

problems, Mustika still wanted to grow vegetables. He hoped the selling price of vegetable could increase by degrees in the near future.

So, he still benefited from planting vegetables. “If the selling price is high, it can be automatically profitable for me,” he said. (kmb28)

SEOUL - North Korea has demanded that South Korea and the United States halt annual military drills due in February and March, saying they were a direct provocation, a statement that suggested a re-run of a sharp escalation in tension last year. In 2013, North Korea said it would retaliate against any hostile moves by striking at the United States, Japan and South Korea, triggering a military buildup on the Korean peninsula and months of fiery rhetoric.

The reclusive North has regularly denounced annual drills such as “Key Resolve” and “Ulchi-Freedom-Guardian” staged by South Korea and United States as a prelude to invasion.

“We sternly warn the U.S. and the South Korean authorities to stop the dangerous military exercises which may push the situation on the peninsula and the north-south ties to a catastrophe,” the North’s KCNA state news quoted a body in charge of efforts to promote Korean unification as saying.

Similar bellicose rhetoric from the North set South Korea, the United States and Japan on edge a year ago. As a result, Washington flew Stealth bomber missions over South Korea and strengthened its military presence in the South, where nearly 30,000 U.S. troops are based.

South Korea said the drills were going ahead as planned and despite the threat, North Korea’s military has showed no sign of unusual activities.

“If North Korea actually commits military aggression at the excuse of what is a normal exercise we conduct as preparation for emergency, our military will mercilessly and decisively punish them,” Defence Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said. North and South Korea remain technically at war after their 1950-53 civil conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty.

China, North Korea’s only remaining real ally and which has been alarmed by what it sees as provocations by both sides, called for restraint. “All sides have a responsibility to maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and this accords with all sides’ interests,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a daily news briefing.

“The overall situation on the Korean peninsula at present is quite fragile. We hope all sides can exercise restraint and not take steps to rile each other.”

High waves in Lombok Strait Folk harbor at Padangbai temporarily closed

Amlapura (Bali Post)—

Bad weather condition in the Lombok Strait caused the Padangbai harbor authority in Karangasem to temporarily close the folk harbor. The harbor closure was valid for the track of speed boat and small boat to Gili Trawangan and Senggigi Beach, Lombok that was usually crowded as tourist transport line.

Temporary closure of the local harbor was justified by a harbor authority officer of Padangbai, Ketut Arya Dana, Wednesday (Jan 15) at Padangbai. He said the temporary closure of the crossing line of Padangbai to tourist resort in NTB was made after coordinating it with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Region III Denpasar. Data division of the agency indicated if the waves in the Lombok Strait reached 1 meter to 5 meters high. While the wave height in the North

Bali coast reached 2.5 meters to three meters and the wind speed reached 42 km per hour.

Arya Dana said the crossing line from Padangbai folk harbor to Nusa Penida remained open. Likewise the crossing service from Padangbai – Lembar by using large vessels remained open. However, the harbor authority already underlined in order that all the captains continued to increase their alertness in relation to recent weather condition at sea often experiencing changeable and unpredictable anomalies or irregularities.

Arya Dana said his party could not assure how long the folk harbor would apply the open-close system. However, it would highly depend on the weather, especially high waves in the Lombok Strait.

In order to obtain the weather forecast data, his party kept on making coordination with the BMKG Denpasar. (013)

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gives field guidance to the State Academy of Sciences in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang January 15, 2014.

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Anti-government protesters with national flags gather for a rally Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand.

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BANGKOK - Throngs of whistle-blowing protesters were on the march again in the Thai capital Thursday, surrounding several government offices they had not previously interfered with to keep up pressure on the prime minister to resign and call off next month’s election. The marches appeared to be a way to maintain momentum amid a decline in the number of protesters who have blocked key intersections in Bangkok for four days now in an attempt to shut down the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Their numbers could swell again this weekend.

Yingluck’s opponents, largely from the south and urban middle and upper classes, claim she is carrying on the practices of her billionaire brother by using the family fortune and state funds to influence voters and cement her grip on power. But she has widespread support among Thailand’s poor majority in the countryside because of the populist policies carried out by her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who lives in selfimposed exile to avoid being imprisoned on a corruption conviction.

On Wednesday evening, protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban urged followers to march on the offices of the Revenue Department. Thursday morning, a column of flag-waving, chanting protesters marched off to surround three branches of the Revenue Department, asking workers inside to leave - and many did. Last month, protesters had surrounded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Transport Ministry and other government agencies, prompting some to move to temporary

premises or allow employees to work from home.

Other groups of demonstrators targeted the Public Health Ministry and at the Public Works Department.

One group led by a Buddhist monk claimed to be headed to the office of the Department of Special Investigation, Thailand’s FBI. The protests this week have been mostly peaceful, although there have been random acts of violence including gunshots in the middle of the night at protest venues.

Overnight, a small explosive device was hurled into the residence of protest leader Issara Somchai Issara, damaging part of a motorcycle in the garage, according to Police Col. Pong Sangmurin. Since the latest wave protests started in November, eight people have been killed and more than 450 have been injured.

Despite pressure from the protesters, Yingluck said Wednesday that the Feb. 2 parliamentary election will go ahead. She had dissolved parliament and called the early vote to defuse

tension that has been building over the past three months. But her opponents don’t want an election because they know that her rural supporters would almost certainly give her victory. Instead, they are calling for an unelected “people’s council” to replace the government and amend laws to fight corruption in politics.

Yingluck told reporters after a meeting with members of her Cabinet, registered candidates and a top electoral official that there was no legal way for the Election Commission to delay it. “The rights of the people are important,” said Yingluck.

She also had offered to meet with rivals Wednesday to discuss an Election Commission proposal to delay the Feb. 2 vote. But protest leader Suthep and the opposition Democrat Party refused to take part, saying reforms to get rid of corruption in politics must happen first. While the road blockages created traffic disruptions, life continued normally in most of Bangkok, a bustling city of 12 million.

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Tirta Empul Ulu Temple at Gilimanuk

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GILIMANUK - The Tirta Empul Ulu Temple is located within the area of West Bali National Park (TNBB), right on the roadside of Denpasar-Gilimanuk. Located on the Penginuman Beach, it is a strategic place where the tip of Java Island is visible. The temple whose pujawali or anniversary falls on full moon of the fifth month in Balinese calendar (around October) still looks quite beautiful and exudes serene atmosphere as sits under big trees. Every day, many hordes of tame monkeys can still be encountered around the temple.

German Klaus Schwab, founder and president of the World Economic Forum, WEF, gestures during a press conference, in Cologny near Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

Davos to focus on global economy, conflicts

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GENEVA \ Conflicts like the war in Syria and getting the world economy back on track will be the focus of next week’s annual gathering of world leaders and power brokers in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Organizers of the World Economic Forum said Wednesday that hundreds of public figures are expected to attend, including the leaders of Iran, Israel, Japan and Britain.

This year’s event will coincide with the start of the first face-to-face negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition, which will also take place in Switzerland, in the cities of Montreux and Geneva. But the forum’s organizers said they do not yet know how many of the ministers who will be at those talks might then join the event in Davos.

The forum’s founder, Klaus Schwab, told reporters Wednesday at the organization’s lavish headquarters overlooking Lake Geneva that the event seeks to “push the reset button” on the world’s crisis mode.

He expects there to be “cautious optimism” among the attendees, but also realistic expectations about what could be achieved. It will be hard, for example, to expect the global economy to return to the high growth rates it enjoyed before the 2008-09 financial crisis.

“Confidence seems to come slowly back,” Schwab said of the world economy. “It’s like running with a heavy backpack on your shoulders.”

Among the world leaders attending will be Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff, Myanmar’s President Thein Sein and British Prime Minister David Cameron.

the temple spreading across an area of around one hectare, many devotees come and say the temple spreading across an area of around one hectare, many devotees come and say prayers not just for invoking safety and health. They also perform purificatory rite or melukat in three freshwater springs located on the West of the temple. According to a temple attendant, Nengah Kembar Winada, the temple was built around 1990.

One of the priests discovering the temple, Mangku Gede Linggih, got divine inspiration and found the existence of a well or spring on beach. Despite the spring located in the sea sand, the water emanating does not taste salty but fresh.

Based on the inspiration, it was then established a simple shrine (using tree branches) at several locations.

Until now, the temple had complete buildings funded by the donations from devotees who did purificatory rite and had a vow.

He said the temple priest Mangku Gede Linggih who found the temple site has passed away. As the successor, he was replaced by his wife Jro Mangku Lingsir Mangku Sumpang living in Gilimanuk.

Meanwhile, Winada added that every full moon, there were always devotees coming from all over Bali and even from Java. They all came to do purificatory rite directly on the beach. But at high tides, the temple attendant had taken holy water for purificatory rite from the three springs and kept it in the temple area.

Having performed the purificatory rite, devotees entered into the three temple areas. Devotees said

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prayers at the shrine located in the innermost courtyard. Here lay a number of three-tiered meru shrines as well as the shrine respectively dedicated for the veneration of the Lord Kasiap, Balian and Lord Lumajang.

In the meantime, on the west area outside the main building and few meters from the three springs sat a shrine. It was used to venerate

Goddess Ayu Giri Putri Dapdapsari.

Then, on the north side could be found a shrine located rather far away with a complete building.

Here, according to Winada, was venerated the Goddess Ayu Mas Melanting.

During the visit, a number of devotees, mostly from outside Jembrana, came to say prayers. They delivered various invocations, some

of which related to recovery from illness, while some others asked for a job opportunity. The three springs used for purificatory rite were arranged by means of concrete manholes at three sites which were adjacent to one other. It was the holy water used for the purificatory rites. “The water of each well tastes different, namely bitter and plain but not salty,” he explained. (kmb)

Tumpek Kandang:

A ritual of animal conservation

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EU eases access to state-backed lending for firms Agence France-Presse

BRUSSELS-The European Commission is making it easier for smalland medium-sized companies to get state-backed financing, an effort to get credit flowing again and help the economic recovery.

The Commission, the 28-nation bloc’s executive arm, said Wednesday its guidelines for state aid rules will be eased from July 1 by allowing governments to further team up with banks.

Funding for many European small- and medium-sized companies dried up in the wake of the financial crisis as banks focused on replenishing their coffers and worried about the economic outlook.

The Commission says that between 10 and 60 percent of a state-backed loan would have to come from a private sector lender to make sure such aid attracts, rather than replaces, private funding.

Hindus in Bali commemorate a festivity of Tumpek Kandang. The festivity falling every Saniscara (Saturday) Pon Wuku Uye actually has a meaning to develop compassion for all the God’s creatures, especially animals. Through the Tumpek Kandang ritual, people are expected to develop the livestock sector to strengthen the economic foundations. Then, how should devotees interpret the Tumpek Kandang?

In the Sunarigama palm-leaf manuscript is stated that on Saniscara Pon Uye pinaka prakertining sarwa sato. In other words, the day should be made the milestone for preserving all kinds of animals. Celebration of the Tumpek Kandang ritual is not meant to worship the animals. It is a religious festival dedicated to worship Lord Shiva Pasupati, a manifestation of God who has created the animals.

On Tumpek Kandang, animals especially cattle are made some celebratory oblations. Essentially, devotees worship the Lord Shiva Pasupati as manifestation of God serving as the king of all the living things. In the ritual procession, devotees invoke blessing in order their cattle could be bestowed with prime healthy and

safety. However, philosophically the Tumpek Kandang celebration implies that people should develop compassion for all the living creatures. In the economic context, the procession mandates that agricultural sector in the broader sense (livestock) can be developed to strengthen the economic foundations of society.

Sarasamusccaya says that Ayuwa tan masih ring sarwa prani, apan prani ngaran prana, which means not to ignore any care to animals because they are a force of nature. In other words, people must develop compassion for all beings. Especially on Tumpek Kandang, devotees worship God in His manifestation as Lord Shiva Pasupati in order the cattle could be blessed with welfare.

Similarly, the prayers are also recited for other livestock such as pigs, goats, chickens and ducks. Even, a pig for the Hindu community in Bali is often used as a sort of saving or piggy bank. When people hold celebrations, the pigs are slaughter or in emergency case they can be sold to meet the needs.

As the animals destined for human food, chickens, ducks, pigs and so forth are often used as a protein source to support the human life. To that end, those animals should be constantly developed.

However, other specific animals, especially those belonged to the endangered species, should be preserved. For example, they are green turtles, Bali starlings, deers, monkeys and so forth. These rare animals must be maintained so as not to become extinct.

To keep the endangered species from extinction, Balinese people associate them with mythology. For

instance, the animals are regarded as the property (duwe) of God such as the white cow, ape, fruit bats, snake and so on. Through the mythology, devotees are actually encouraged to conserve the wildlife by preserving them based on religious concepts.

Mythology seems much more powerful than a call or an appeal to preserve the endangered species.

In the Hindu concept, no single

thing is without the power of God. Inside them lie the jivatman or the soul. On that account, the concept of developing compassion for all the God’s creatures should be continued. Through the celebration Tumpek Kandang, people should develop them well for the benefit of life and preserve the endangered species in order not to become extinct. (kmb)

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands in front of the grave of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon during his funeral during his funeral near Sycamore Farm, Sharon’s residence in southern Israel, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.

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INDONESIA Floods leave 13 dead, tens of thousands displaced Agence France-Presse

MANADO - At least 13 people have been killed and 40,000 have fled their homes after torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s northern Sulawesi island, officials said Thursday.

Rivers on the island’s northern tip overflowed and burst their banks, sending torrents of water surging through the city of Manado and surrounding areas that swept away poorly-constructed houses and vehicles.

People waded through waist-deep water to get to safety, while some took to rubber dinghies to escape the rapidly rising flood waters.

Many of those displaced took shelter in government buildings and churches in the Christian pocket of Muslim-majority Indonesia.

National disaster agency spokesman

Sutopo Purwo Nugroho described the flash floods as “massive”, adding the rains had also triggered numerous landslides across the mountainous region.

“Thirteen people were killed, two are missing and 40,000 people have been evacuated,” he said.

North Sulawesi province disaster agency chief Noldy Liow told AFP the death toll could rise, adding: “We expect more heavy rains in the next two to three days.”

Six districts and cities in North Sulawesi province were affected, said Nugroho, with the provincial capital

Manado one of the worst-hit areas.

Liow said that the flooding and landslides took place across the province on Wednesday.

He said five people were killed by surging floodwaters in Manado; five were killed by landslides in Tomohon city; and the rest were killed in Minahasa district in landslides.

Indonesia is regularly affected by deadly floods and landslides during its wet season, which lasts for around six months.

Environmentalists blame logging and a failure to reforest denuded land for exacerbating the floods.

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JERUSALEM - Israel’s prime minister has increased the amount of occupied territory he wants to keep after any peace deal with the Palestinians, state media reported on Thursday, a move that could complicate U.S.-backed efforts to reach an accord. Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman declined to comment on the report he had added a bloc of Israeli-settled land near the Palestinian governmental seat in the occupied West Bank to a list of enclaves Israel intends to retain.

That would leave 13 percent of the West Bank in Israeli hands, Israel’s Army Radio said, a prospect likely to dismay Palestinians who want the area for a future state. There was no immediate comment from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Netanyahu had also departed from past peace blueprints that had envisaged an equal trade of land inside Israel for any West Bank areas it retained, the radio station said. Instead, Netanyahu has offered to buy some of the settlement land from the Palestinians, but they had rejected such a deal, it added.

The station attributed its information to an anonymous source familiar with the details of five-month-old, U.S.-brokered peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

According to the report, Netanyahu told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that Israel intends to hold on to the Beit El settlement enclave in addition to the Etzion, Maale Adumim and Ariel

ROME - Italy may need a cabinet reshuffle, its deputy prime minister said on Wednesday, in comments that may fuel the uncertainty facing Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s fragile coalition as it tries to fix an ailing economy and draft a new election law. A reshuffle could increase tensions in Letta’s left-right coalition, which has struggled to enact reforms to rescue Italy’s economy, the third largest in the euro zone and weighed down by the bloc’s second largest public debt after Greece.

But some supporters of a reshuffle say it may be the best way to disarm criticism of the government’s record from Matteo Renzi, the new leader of Letta’s center-left Democratic Party (PD) by giving him a bigger stake in the coalition’s success. The PD is the largest party in the coalition, which also includes center-right parties. Renzi is not in the government.

Asked about a reshuffle, Deputy Prime Minister Angelino Alfano told Rai radio: “Everybody wants it, but no one admits it.” “There is support for changing some ministers and when Letta returns today from his international mission to Mexico he must take up the burden of working out a (new) composition.”

Renzi, who is also mayor of Florence, has used his clout since his election as PD leader last month to criticize the government and to propose new policies, undermining Letta’s authority.

Italian daily La Stampa published a letter from Renzi on Wednesday in which he denied seeking to weaken the prime minister but seemed to question Letta’s competence. “If Letta starts to look bad, it’s because he’s governing badly, not because there’s a new secretary of the PD,” Renzi wrote.

Several ministers have been the focus of criticism in recent months.

Italian media say those who could be vulnerable in any reshuffle include Economy Minister Fabrizio Saccomanni, Labour Minister Enrico Giovannini, Justice Minister Anna Maria Cancellieri and Agriculture Minister Nunzia De Girolamo.

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blocs it has long said it would keep.

Beit El, north of Jerusalem, is next to the Palestinian city of Ramallah, where the Palestinian Authority run by Mahmoud Abbas is headquartered.

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Army Radio said Netanyahu, in his talks with Kerry, cited a biblical connection to the Beit El area, noting its depiction in the Book of Genesis as the place where Jacob dreamt about a ladder to heaven. The future of settlements is a core issue in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestinians fear Israeli enclaves will deny them a contiguous and viable country.

Israel, in tandem with the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of the current negotiations, has stoked Palestinian anger by announcing new housing construction plans in areas it has said will remain in its hands.

Palestinians seek a state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as its capital. Israel captured those areas in the 1967 war and pulled its troops out of the Gaza Strip, now run by Hamas Islamists opposed to the peace talks, in 2005.

More than 500,000 Israeli settlers live among 2.4 million Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Most countries consider the settlements illegal and Palestinians fear the enclaves will deny them a viable and contiguous state.

Kerry came under fire this week from Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon, who was quoted in an Israeli newspaper as rejecting a U.S.proposed security plan and calling Kerry “messianic” in his quest for a peace deal. America’s top diplomat, who has paid 10 visits to Jerusalem over the past year, said on Wednesday he would not be deterred by the criticism.

Simantri Benoa Bay assessed the statement of Pastika allowing anyone to carry out the feasibility study with the reference to Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 was contrary to his own statement before the Commission X of the House of Representatives where he stated that Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 had been revoked and the reclamation had been totally closed. Yet according to Presidential Regulation on Sarbagita, location of the reclamation plan in the waters of Benoa Bay belonged to a conservation area, and in accordance with Presidential Regulation that reclamation in conservation areas was not allowed. By all means, the insistence of governor that he was not willing to revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 was worth questioning whereas the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 had clearly violated the laws and regulations.

“And now, it is unknown why Governor Pastika insists on holding the infeasible Benoa Bay reclamation plan. The whole promise to stop the Benoa Bay reclamation plan remains a promise. Day after day Balinese people continue to be deceived with promise,” said Simantri Benoa Bay. Responding to such condition, Simantri Benoa Bay demanded Governor Pastika to keep his promise to totally end the polemic by immediately revoking the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 on the reclamation plan and no longer issued any decree related to any effort to legalize the reclamation plan in the waters of Benoa Bay. Governor Pastika was also required to apologize to Balinese people for the lies associated with the issuance of the Decree No. 2138/02-CL/HK/2012 on the permit for the Utilization, Development and Management Plan of Benoa Bay Waters secretly issued by governor on December 26, 2012 that was never recognized before it leaked to the public as well as his repeated statements that so far became the public lies.

“We make this statement in order to encourage and urge the Governor of Bali to immediately revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 and stop any attempt to legalize the reclamation plan in Benoa Bay waters. He must decisively and consistently keep the environment in Bali,” concluded Simantri Benoa Bay. (kmb29)

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Workers assemble Honda Mobilios, an MPV model designed specifically for the Indonesian market, after the opening ceremony of Honda’s new factory in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. The Japanese automaker inaugurated its second factory in Indonesia, which is expected to double the companyfs local production capacity.

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Maid plans HK return to help torture probe Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - A maid allegedly tortured in Hong Kong hopes to return to the city to help in the investigation against her employer, an official said Wednesday, as more details of her alleged mistreatment emerged.

Erwiana Sulistyaningsih, 22, was admitted to hospital in a critical condition in Sragen, on the main Indonesian island of Java, last week after returning home, claiming she had suffered months of abuse in Hong Kong.

The case has renewed concern about the treatment of domestic helpers in the former British colony following recent criticism by rights groups.

Her condition is now improving and medics hope her injuries will be healed in two weeks, Dita Indah Sari, spokeswoman for the Indonesian minister of manpower and transmigration, said.

Sari, who visited her in hospital with other officials, said that the maid had suffered “psychological trauma” due to the abuse, which left her with “pus-filled wounds” on her hands and legs, and unable to walk.

Sulistyaningsih “told us that she was hit in the head, and two of her front teeth were broken after she was punched in the head. She also had a black eye,” the spokeswoman said.

She was not given a day off and was only allowed to call her family once for four minutes, and her employer still owes her five million rupiah ($420), Sari added.

Reports in Hong Kong have said Sulistyaningsih could have been abused for up to eight months during her employment with a local family after arriving in May last year.

Hong Kong police said Tuesday they had launched a criminal investigation after migrant worker groups expressed anger at earlier reports that authorities were not pursuing the case.

Sari said Sulistyaningsih planned to return to the former British colony when she had recovered to help in the probe against her employer’s “simply unacceptable” behaviour.

“When she is healthy again, we will accompany her to Hong Kong to lodge a formal report with Hong Kong authorities so they can take action against her employer,” she said.

“We are optimistic that the Hong Kong authorities will take firm action against the employer,” she said, adding that Indonesian authorities were not considering putting a stop to Indonesian maids working in the semi-autonomous southern Chinese city.

Hong Kong is home to nearly 300,000 maids from mainly Southeast Asian countries -- predominantly Indonesia and the Philippines -- and has come under growing criticism from rights groups over their treatment.

Amnesty International in November condemned the “slavery-like” conditions faced by thousands of Indonesian women who work in the Asian financial hub as domestic staff and accused authorities of “inexcusable” inaction.

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Federer canters into third round by giving Kavcic lesson

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MELBOURNE - Roger Federer spent as little time as he needed and gave Blaz Kavcic a tennis lesson in recording a 6-2 6-1 7-6 victory to advance to the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Playing under the closed roof of Hisense Arena due to the extreme heat that had earlier suspended play on the uncovered courts, Federer raced through the first set in 26 minutes with a strong service game and by belting 17 winners.

Federer’s sixth ranking - courtesy of a sub-par 2013 - had given the impression of a 32-year-old man whose skills may be diminishing as he enters the twilight of his illustrious career.

That presumption was emphatically rejected when Kavcic held two break points in the fourth game of the second set and had Federer scrambling back and forth in a 23-shot rally only for the Swiss to force a forehand error. The hard-hitting world number 99 simply stood hands on hips slowly shaking his head as if pondering what to do next.

The Slovenian did manage to break on the next point and thrust his arms skyward in mock triumph, though that only served to fire up Federer who won 13 of the next 16 points to clinch the set in 28 minutes.

The third set was a little closer with Kavcic’s serve improving markedly but he could not halt the inevitable as Federer ended the 107-minute lesson when he clinched the tie-break 7-4. Federer will now meet either 31st seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco or Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili in the third round.

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DENPASAR - This monument is erected in the middle of Denpasar civic center, Renon. lt is a symbol of Bali people’s struggle to gain independence alter the Dutch Colonials retreated from this country. This monument immortalizes the soul and spirit of Bali people’s struggle. lt also aims to take care of and develop and preserve the Balinese culture tor tuture generations.

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick, second from left, puts up a shot as Dallas Mavericks forward Jae Crowder, left, forward Dirk Nowitzki, second from right, of Germany, and center DeJuan Blair defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, in Los Angeles.

Clippers storm over top of Mavericks 129-127

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Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers came from 17 points down with only 4-1/2 minutes to play to beat Dallas 129-127 in a Wednesday thriller, moving two games clear atop the NBA Pacific Division. The Clippers eked out their lead over Golden State, which was beaten at home by Denver, while Washington recorded a surprise victory over Miami and San Antonio hung on to edge Utah and continue its winning streak.

REUTERS/Jason Reed

Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia during their men’s singles match at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 16, 2014.

Los Angeles’ J.J. Redick scored a career-high 33 points and Matt Barnes added 25 for the Clippers, who improved to 18-3 at home but had to fight hard to overhaul the Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points for Dallas, which could not hold a seemingly invincible 123-106 lead.

Denver’s Nate Robinson scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to steer the Nuggets to a 123-116 win at Golden State. J.J. Hickson grabbed a season-high 24 rebounds for Denver, which outshot its opponent 54 to 43 percent and gave first-year coach Brian Shaw a victory in his home town of Oakland.

David Lee had 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who took the lead with 1:13 remaining

before the Nuggets pulled away again. Washington saw its 34point lead against Miami whittled away to single digits but hung on for a 114-97 victory.

John Wall scored 25 points, and Bradley Beal and Nene had 19 apiece to lead seven players in double figures for the Wizards, who shot a season-high 55 percent and closed the game with a 17-9 run. Chris Bosh scored 26 points for the Heat, which has dropped three straight, all on the road.

Miami’s Greg Oden stepped onto the court for his first regularseason game in over four years since the latest in a series of knee injuries. He played nine minutes and scored six points. San Antonio pushed its winning streak to six games by rallying for a 109-

105 win over Utah.

Tony Parker had 25 points and nine assists while Marco Belinelli, Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard all had 15 for the Spurs, who led by 18 points in the first half but in the end had to cling on as Utah closed on a 19-7 run.

Enes Kanter had 25 points off the bench for the Jazz, which was again without injured leading scorer Gordon Hayward.

Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points and 18 rebounds, scoring nine straight points that pulled the Trail Blazers in front of Cleveland for a 108-96 win.

Damian Lillard added 28 points for the Blazers, who won their third straight. New signing Luol Deng had 25 points for the Cavaliers.

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Ronaldo on target as Madrid reach Copa quarters Associated Press Writer

MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Ballon d’Or triumph by scoring from one of his trademark free kicks as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday. Ronaldo smashed a swerving shot from 25 meters around the defensive wall and straight at goalie Andres Fernandez. The keeper tried to punch it out but ended up sending it down off the ground and between his legs into the net.

Ronaldo’s 22nd-minute strike effectively sealed the contest, with Osasuna having lost the first leg 2-0.

Osasuna forced Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas into a number of saves to close the half after having rarely threatened before Ronaldo’s opener.

Angel Di Maria capped a quick counter in the 56th by sweeping home Jese’s cross following a long run from the halfway line, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory at El Sadar Stadium.

“The team looks better with every game,” Jese said. Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao was shown a second yellow card in the 85th and Madrid finished with nine players after substitute Alvaro Morata came off minutes later with his left eye swollen shut following a collision earlier on.

Ronaldo’s 30th goal in all competitions this season — and 37th when counting those scored for Portugal — further justified the forward’s pick as world player of the year ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.

Ronaldo made way for Gareth Bale in the second half but the world’s most expensive player made little impact.

Madrid will next play Espanyol, which eliminated second-tier Alcorcon 4-3 following a 4-2 home win on the night. Portuguese forward Pizzi curled home an 86th goal to ensure Espanyol’s progress at the expense of Alcorcon, which famously knocked Madrid out of the competition in 2009.

A rematch with Madrid had looked on the cards after Alcorcon midfielder Javier Peral made it 2-2

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Relegation would be worse than death - Norwich City chief Reuters

LONDON - Bill Shankly once famously said football was more important than life and death and Norwich City’s chief executive appears to concur with the former Liverpool manager’s philosophy.

With Norwich fighting to stay in the Premier League, David McNally was asked during a radio interview what relegation would mean for the club.

“The brief is to keep out of the bottom three and that is what we are doing. We will not contemplate relegation, in a sporting sense it is worse than death,” McNally said.

“I would prefer death rather than

relegation. There is nothing more important than keeping this football club in the Premier League.

We are all focused on that.”

Pressure has inevitably increased on manager Chris Hughton with Norwich two points clear of the bottom three in a congested bottom half of the table after no wins from six league games. They face Hull City this weekend and McNally offered Hughton his backing, of sorts, this week.

“The brief for Chris when we were in the bottom three was to keep us out of the bottom three and move us up the table,” McNally said. “But in any position at the football club, if you don’t produce results then ultimately

that’s how you’ll be measured.

“Are we disappointed this year with performances? Yes. Are we disappointed we are 15th in the league? Yes.” “We accept we’re in a trough at the moment, where performances have dipped at times. Clearly the results haven’t been what we’d like,” he added. “We’re down there with 10 other teams. I’d absolutely love to have the payroll budget that some of our peers do.”

Norwich will be acutely aware that their safety will have to be sealed before the final four games of the season when they play Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Lyon beats Marseille to reach League Cup semis Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, right, celebrates his goal with his fellow teammate Angel Di Maria of Argentina during their Spanish Copa del Rey round-16 second leg soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid at El Sadar stadium, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. in the 80th minute, with his side holding a 1-0 lead from the home leg.

Victor Alvarez put Espanyol 3-2 ahead minutes later but the second division side was still through thanks to the away-goals rule — until Pizzi’s curler from the left side.

Also, Mikel Rico scored two goals to send Athletic Bilbao into the last eight with a 2-0 victory against last-place Real Betis.

Bilbao, trailing 1-0 after the first leg in Seville, leveled the contest on aggregate in the 23rd minute when Rico produced a magnificent touch to gather Ander Iraiola’s lofted pass into the area on the run and score with a left-footed shot.

Athletic, a 22-time winner of the cup, secured its passage at its San Mames Stadium in the 67th minute when a poor clearance rolled to Rico and his angled shot secured a 2-1 victory over two legs.

The Basque club will play defending champion Atletico Madrid next.

Jelavic completes move from Everton to Hull Reuters

LONDON - Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic completed a move to Hull City for an undisclosed fee from fellow Premier League club Everton on Wednesday after the clubs agreed a deal last week. Hull’s website said the 28year-old had signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and could make his debut away to Norwich City this weekend.

The former Hajduk Split, Rapid Vienna and Rangers player made an instant impact at Everton when he joined the Merseyside club two years ago but has found opportunities

limited this season at Goodison Park.

“As soon as the manager called me, I realised straight away that he was really interested in signing me and that it is a great opportunity for me to come here,” Jelavic, who netted 21 times for Everton, told Hull’s website (www.hullcitytigers.com). “It is a good club, and we have a good squad. We talked a little bit, but it didn’t take long to realise that it was right for me.”

Regular first-team opportunities with Hull will boost Jelavic’s hopes of being part of Croatia’s World Cup squad and add some bite to Hull as they battle to stay away from the Premier League relegation zone.

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PARIS — Midfielder Yoann Gourcuff continued his fine recent form by scoring one goal and helping to set up another as Lyon beat Marseille 2-1 to reach the League Cup semifinals on Wednesday.

After a difficult start to the season, Gourcuff has scored three goals in the past five games and is pushing for a recall to the France team. He gave Lyon the lead in the 24th minute when he reacted quickly to stab the ball in after goalkeeper Steve Mandanda fumbled Clement Grenier’s swerving free kick from 35 meters.

Bafetimbi Gomis scored from close range in the 74th to put Lyon in control, but a careless penalty gave Marseille a lifeline in the 89th, and substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac converted. In other games, second-division Troyes beat Evian 3-1 and Nantes beat Nice 4-3.

Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Bordeaux on Tuesday.

In the semifinals, Nantes faces PSG and Lyon takes on Troyes.

“It was important to avoid PSG, who are a level above,” Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said.

Last month, Marseille rallied from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Lyon in Ligue 1.

“We’d already gone through that a few weeks ago in the league, and they came back into it once again at the end,” Lyon captain Maxime Gonalons said. “But we held firm and we deserved to qualify.”

After Gourcuff had opened the

AP Photo/Jon Super

Manchester City’s Alvaro Negredo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Blackburn during their English FA Cup third round replay soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

Man City crushes Blackburn 5-0 in FA Cup replay Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2013 file photo, Lyon’s Yoann Gourcuff looks on after kicking the ball during their Europa League soccer match against Real Betis in Lyon, central France. scoring, Lyon went close to making it 2-0 when striker Gomis used his upper-body strength to shrug off two defenders and hit a low shot just past the post.

Marseille coach welcomed back midfielder Mathieu Valbuena from injury and the France international came off the bench to replace Dimitri Payet midway through the second half. Top scorer Gignac did not start the game because of a slight muscle twinge and was sent on five minutes after Valbuena. However, it was Lyon who scored again with a well-worked team goal.

Forward Alexandre Lacazette turned away from the two defenders and passed the ball to Gourcuff, who instantly returned it with a brilliantly weighted touch, allowing Lacazette to set Gomis up for an easy finish.

Marseille found a way back into the match just at the very end.

Substitute Jimmy Briand feigned to go for a header and instead flicked the ball away with his hand just as Marseille centerhalf Nicolas N’Koulou was just about to head it. Gignac showed good composure to send goalie Anthony Lopes the wrong way.

MANCHESTER, England — Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko grabbed two goals each and Sergio Aguero scored on his return from injury as Manchester City swept to a 5-0 win over Blackburn in an FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday. In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourthround match at home to another second-tier team — Watford.

City’s largely second-string lineup took a while to get going, with Negredo opening the scoring in first-half injury time, but the Premier League side was irrepressible after the break.

Aguero scored within a minute of coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute following a month out with a calf injury, capping a perfect night for City manager Manuel Pellegrini. “You saw the difference between a (League) Championship and a Premier League team,” Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer said. “That was clinical ... It’s phenomenal.”

The 1-1 draw at Ewood Park on Jan. 4 was the only time City had failed to win in its last 10 matches and this replay will have been an irritation for Pellegrini, with his team’s fixture schedule clogged up due to its continued involvement in four competitions this season.

For that reason, he fielded a shadow side except for Fernandinho in central midfield and the twin strikeforce of Dzeko and Negredo, who have been in great form during the eight-game absence of Aguero.

Negredo, in particular, has been proved unstoppable this season and the Spain striker took his tally in five months in English football to 20 goals with a header that lit up an otherwise forgettable first half. Jesus Navas set clear Fernandinho down the right and the Brazilian’s cross to the back post was headed forcefully into the net by Negredo.

The second half was a different story as City cut loose. Negredo scampered onto a curling, crossfield pass by substitute Aleksandar Kolarov to clip a finish high into the net in the 47th minute and Dzeko expertly turned in Navas’ cut-back to make it 3-0 in the 67th. Aguero, who has been out since Dec. 14, came on to a great reception and was soon celebrating a goal as he swiveled to shoot low into the net from Dzeko’s pass.

Dzeko had the final say from another Navas cross in the 79th. City scored four or more goals in a game for the 11th time this season.

It has 64 goals in 16 home matches.

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Ronaldo on target as Madrid reach Copa quarters Associated Press Writer

MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Ballon d’Or triumph by scoring from one of his trademark free kicks as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday. Ronaldo smashed a swerving shot from 25 meters around the defensive wall and straight at goalie Andres Fernandez. The keeper tried to punch it out but ended up sending it down off the ground and between his legs into the net.

Ronaldo’s 22nd-minute strike effectively sealed the contest, with Osasuna having lost the first leg 2-0.

Osasuna forced Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas into a number of saves to close the half after having rarely threatened before Ronaldo’s opener.

Angel Di Maria capped a quick counter in the 56th by sweeping home Jese’s cross following a long run from the halfway line, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory at El Sadar Stadium.

“The team looks better with every game,” Jese said. Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao was shown a second yellow card in the 85th and Madrid finished with nine players after substitute Alvaro Morata came off minutes later with his left eye swollen shut following a collision earlier on.

Ronaldo’s 30th goal in all competitions this season — and 37th when counting those scored for Portugal — further justified the forward’s pick as world player of the year ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.

Ronaldo made way for Gareth Bale in the second half but the world’s most expensive player made little impact.

Madrid will next play Espanyol, which eliminated second-tier Alcorcon 4-3 following a 4-2 home win on the night. Portuguese forward Pizzi curled home an 86th goal to ensure Espanyol’s progress at the expense of Alcorcon, which famously knocked Madrid out of the competition in 2009.

A rematch with Madrid had looked on the cards after Alcorcon midfielder Javier Peral made it 2-2

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Relegation would be worse than death - Norwich City chief Reuters

LONDON - Bill Shankly once famously said football was more important than life and death and Norwich City’s chief executive appears to concur with the former Liverpool manager’s philosophy.

With Norwich fighting to stay in the Premier League, David McNally was asked during a radio interview what relegation would mean for the club.

“The brief is to keep out of the bottom three and that is what we are doing. We will not contemplate relegation, in a sporting sense it is worse than death,” McNally said.

“I would prefer death rather than

relegation. There is nothing more important than keeping this football club in the Premier League.

We are all focused on that.”

Pressure has inevitably increased on manager Chris Hughton with Norwich two points clear of the bottom three in a congested bottom half of the table after no wins from six league games. They face Hull City this weekend and McNally offered Hughton his backing, of sorts, this week.

“The brief for Chris when we were in the bottom three was to keep us out of the bottom three and move us up the table,” McNally said. “But in any position at the football club, if you don’t produce results then ultimately

that’s how you’ll be measured.

“Are we disappointed this year with performances? Yes. Are we disappointed we are 15th in the league? Yes.” “We accept we’re in a trough at the moment, where performances have dipped at times. Clearly the results haven’t been what we’d like,” he added. “We’re down there with 10 other teams. I’d absolutely love to have the payroll budget that some of our peers do.”

Norwich will be acutely aware that their safety will have to be sealed before the final four games of the season when they play Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Lyon beats Marseille to reach League Cup semis Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, right, celebrates his goal with his fellow teammate Angel Di Maria of Argentina during their Spanish Copa del Rey round-16 second leg soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid at El Sadar stadium, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. in the 80th minute, with his side holding a 1-0 lead from the home leg.

Victor Alvarez put Espanyol 3-2 ahead minutes later but the second division side was still through thanks to the away-goals rule — until Pizzi’s curler from the left side.

Also, Mikel Rico scored two goals to send Athletic Bilbao into the last eight with a 2-0 victory against last-place Real Betis.

Bilbao, trailing 1-0 after the first leg in Seville, leveled the contest on aggregate in the 23rd minute when Rico produced a magnificent touch to gather Ander Iraiola’s lofted pass into the area on the run and score with a left-footed shot.

Athletic, a 22-time winner of the cup, secured its passage at its San Mames Stadium in the 67th minute when a poor clearance rolled to Rico and his angled shot secured a 2-1 victory over two legs.

The Basque club will play defending champion Atletico Madrid next.

Jelavic completes move from Everton to Hull Reuters

LONDON - Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic completed a move to Hull City for an undisclosed fee from fellow Premier League club Everton on Wednesday after the clubs agreed a deal last week. Hull’s website said the 28year-old had signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and could make his debut away to Norwich City this weekend.

The former Hajduk Split, Rapid Vienna and Rangers player made an instant impact at Everton when he joined the Merseyside club two years ago but has found opportunities

limited this season at Goodison Park.

“As soon as the manager called me, I realised straight away that he was really interested in signing me and that it is a great opportunity for me to come here,” Jelavic, who netted 21 times for Everton, told Hull’s website (www.hullcitytigers.com). “It is a good club, and we have a good squad. We talked a little bit, but it didn’t take long to realise that it was right for me.”

Regular first-team opportunities with Hull will boost Jelavic’s hopes of being part of Croatia’s World Cup squad and add some bite to Hull as they battle to stay away from the Premier League relegation zone.

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PARIS — Midfielder Yoann Gourcuff continued his fine recent form by scoring one goal and helping to set up another as Lyon beat Marseille 2-1 to reach the League Cup semifinals on Wednesday.

After a difficult start to the season, Gourcuff has scored three goals in the past five games and is pushing for a recall to the France team. He gave Lyon the lead in the 24th minute when he reacted quickly to stab the ball in after goalkeeper Steve Mandanda fumbled Clement Grenier’s swerving free kick from 35 meters.

Bafetimbi Gomis scored from close range in the 74th to put Lyon in control, but a careless penalty gave Marseille a lifeline in the 89th, and substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac converted. In other games, second-division Troyes beat Evian 3-1 and Nantes beat Nice 4-3.

Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Bordeaux on Tuesday.

In the semifinals, Nantes faces PSG and Lyon takes on Troyes.

“It was important to avoid PSG, who are a level above,” Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said.

Last month, Marseille rallied from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Lyon in Ligue 1.

“We’d already gone through that a few weeks ago in the league, and they came back into it once again at the end,” Lyon captain Maxime Gonalons said. “But we held firm and we deserved to qualify.”

After Gourcuff had opened the

AP Photo/Jon Super

Manchester City’s Alvaro Negredo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Blackburn during their English FA Cup third round replay soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

Man City crushes Blackburn 5-0 in FA Cup replay Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2013 file photo, Lyon’s Yoann Gourcuff looks on after kicking the ball during their Europa League soccer match against Real Betis in Lyon, central France. scoring, Lyon went close to making it 2-0 when striker Gomis used his upper-body strength to shrug off two defenders and hit a low shot just past the post.

Marseille coach welcomed back midfielder Mathieu Valbuena from injury and the France international came off the bench to replace Dimitri Payet midway through the second half. Top scorer Gignac did not start the game because of a slight muscle twinge and was sent on five minutes after Valbuena. However, it was Lyon who scored again with a well-worked team goal.

Forward Alexandre Lacazette turned away from the two defenders and passed the ball to Gourcuff, who instantly returned it with a brilliantly weighted touch, allowing Lacazette to set Gomis up for an easy finish.

Marseille found a way back into the match just at the very end.

Substitute Jimmy Briand feigned to go for a header and instead flicked the ball away with his hand just as Marseille centerhalf Nicolas N’Koulou was just about to head it. Gignac showed good composure to send goalie Anthony Lopes the wrong way.

MANCHESTER, England — Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko grabbed two goals each and Sergio Aguero scored on his return from injury as Manchester City swept to a 5-0 win over Blackburn in an FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday. In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourthround match at home to another second-tier team — Watford.

City’s largely second-string lineup took a while to get going, with Negredo opening the scoring in first-half injury time, but the Premier League side was irrepressible after the break.

Aguero scored within a minute of coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute following a month out with a calf injury, capping a perfect night for City manager Manuel Pellegrini. “You saw the difference between a (League) Championship and a Premier League team,” Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer said. “That was clinical ... It’s phenomenal.”

The 1-1 draw at Ewood Park on Jan. 4 was the only time City had failed to win in its last 10 matches and this replay will have been an irritation for Pellegrini, with his team’s fixture schedule clogged up due to its continued involvement in four competitions this season.

For that reason, he fielded a shadow side except for Fernandinho in central midfield and the twin strikeforce of Dzeko and Negredo, who have been in great form during the eight-game absence of Aguero.

Negredo, in particular, has been proved unstoppable this season and the Spain striker took his tally in five months in English football to 20 goals with a header that lit up an otherwise forgettable first half. Jesus Navas set clear Fernandinho down the right and the Brazilian’s cross to the back post was headed forcefully into the net by Negredo.

The second half was a different story as City cut loose. Negredo scampered onto a curling, crossfield pass by substitute Aleksandar Kolarov to clip a finish high into the net in the 47th minute and Dzeko expertly turned in Navas’ cut-back to make it 3-0 in the 67th. Aguero, who has been out since Dec. 14, came on to a great reception and was soon celebrating a goal as he swiveled to shoot low into the net from Dzeko’s pass.

Dzeko had the final say from another Navas cross in the 79th. City scored four or more goals in a game for the 11th time this season.

It has 64 goals in 16 home matches.

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Federer canters into third round by giving Kavcic lesson

Bajra Sandhi

Reuters

MELBOURNE - Roger Federer spent as little time as he needed and gave Blaz Kavcic a tennis lesson in recording a 6-2 6-1 7-6 victory to advance to the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Playing under the closed roof of Hisense Arena due to the extreme heat that had earlier suspended play on the uncovered courts, Federer raced through the first set in 26 minutes with a strong service game and by belting 17 winners.

Federer’s sixth ranking - courtesy of a sub-par 2013 - had given the impression of a 32-year-old man whose skills may be diminishing as he enters the twilight of his illustrious career.

That presumption was emphatically rejected when Kavcic held two break points in the fourth game of the second set and had Federer scrambling back and forth in a 23-shot rally only for the Swiss to force a forehand error. The hard-hitting world number 99 simply stood hands on hips slowly shaking his head as if pondering what to do next.

The Slovenian did manage to break on the next point and thrust his arms skyward in mock triumph, though that only served to fire up Federer who won 13 of the next 16 points to clinch the set in 28 minutes.

The third set was a little closer with Kavcic’s serve improving markedly but he could not halt the inevitable as Federer ended the 107-minute lesson when he clinched the tie-break 7-4. Federer will now meet either 31st seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco or Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili in the third round.

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DENPASAR - This monument is erected in the middle of Denpasar civic center, Renon. lt is a symbol of Bali people’s struggle to gain independence alter the Dutch Colonials retreated from this country. This monument immortalizes the soul and spirit of Bali people’s struggle. lt also aims to take care of and develop and preserve the Balinese culture tor tuture generations.

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick, second from left, puts up a shot as Dallas Mavericks forward Jae Crowder, left, forward Dirk Nowitzki, second from right, of Germany, and center DeJuan Blair defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, in Los Angeles.

Clippers storm over top of Mavericks 129-127

IBP/File Photo

Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers came from 17 points down with only 4-1/2 minutes to play to beat Dallas 129-127 in a Wednesday thriller, moving two games clear atop the NBA Pacific Division. The Clippers eked out their lead over Golden State, which was beaten at home by Denver, while Washington recorded a surprise victory over Miami and San Antonio hung on to edge Utah and continue its winning streak.

REUTERS/Jason Reed

Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia during their men’s singles match at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 16, 2014.

Los Angeles’ J.J. Redick scored a career-high 33 points and Matt Barnes added 25 for the Clippers, who improved to 18-3 at home but had to fight hard to overhaul the Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points for Dallas, which could not hold a seemingly invincible 123-106 lead.

Denver’s Nate Robinson scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to steer the Nuggets to a 123-116 win at Golden State. J.J. Hickson grabbed a season-high 24 rebounds for Denver, which outshot its opponent 54 to 43 percent and gave first-year coach Brian Shaw a victory in his home town of Oakland.

David Lee had 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who took the lead with 1:13 remaining

before the Nuggets pulled away again. Washington saw its 34point lead against Miami whittled away to single digits but hung on for a 114-97 victory.

John Wall scored 25 points, and Bradley Beal and Nene had 19 apiece to lead seven players in double figures for the Wizards, who shot a season-high 55 percent and closed the game with a 17-9 run. Chris Bosh scored 26 points for the Heat, which has dropped three straight, all on the road.

Miami’s Greg Oden stepped onto the court for his first regularseason game in over four years since the latest in a series of knee injuries. He played nine minutes and scored six points. San Antonio pushed its winning streak to six games by rallying for a 109-

105 win over Utah.

Tony Parker had 25 points and nine assists while Marco Belinelli, Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard all had 15 for the Spurs, who led by 18 points in the first half but in the end had to cling on as Utah closed on a 19-7 run.

Enes Kanter had 25 points off the bench for the Jazz, which was again without injured leading scorer Gordon Hayward.

Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points and 18 rebounds, scoring nine straight points that pulled the Trail Blazers in front of Cleveland for a 108-96 win.

Damian Lillard added 28 points for the Blazers, who won their third straight. New signing Luol Deng had 25 points for the Cavaliers.

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Italy may need cabinet reshuffle, deputy PM says Reuters

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands in front of the grave of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon during his funeral during his funeral near Sycamore Farm, Sharon’s residence in southern Israel, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.

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INDONESIA Floods leave 13 dead, tens of thousands displaced Agence France-Presse

MANADO - At least 13 people have been killed and 40,000 have fled their homes after torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s northern Sulawesi island, officials said Thursday.

Rivers on the island’s northern tip overflowed and burst their banks, sending torrents of water surging through the city of Manado and surrounding areas that swept away poorly-constructed houses and vehicles.

People waded through waist-deep water to get to safety, while some took to rubber dinghies to escape the rapidly rising flood waters.

Many of those displaced took shelter in government buildings and churches in the Christian pocket of Muslim-majority Indonesia.

National disaster agency spokesman

Sutopo Purwo Nugroho described the flash floods as “massive”, adding the rains had also triggered numerous landslides across the mountainous region.

“Thirteen people were killed, two are missing and 40,000 people have been evacuated,” he said.

North Sulawesi province disaster agency chief Noldy Liow told AFP the death toll could rise, adding: “We expect more heavy rains in the next two to three days.”

Six districts and cities in North Sulawesi province were affected, said Nugroho, with the provincial capital

Manado one of the worst-hit areas.

Liow said that the flooding and landslides took place across the province on Wednesday.

He said five people were killed by surging floodwaters in Manado; five were killed by landslides in Tomohon city; and the rest were killed in Minahasa district in landslides.

Indonesia is regularly affected by deadly floods and landslides during its wet season, which lasts for around six months.

Environmentalists blame logging and a failure to reforest denuded land for exacerbating the floods.

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JERUSALEM - Israel’s prime minister has increased the amount of occupied territory he wants to keep after any peace deal with the Palestinians, state media reported on Thursday, a move that could complicate U.S.-backed efforts to reach an accord. Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman declined to comment on the report he had added a bloc of Israeli-settled land near the Palestinian governmental seat in the occupied West Bank to a list of enclaves Israel intends to retain.

That would leave 13 percent of the West Bank in Israeli hands, Israel’s Army Radio said, a prospect likely to dismay Palestinians who want the area for a future state. There was no immediate comment from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Netanyahu had also departed from past peace blueprints that had envisaged an equal trade of land inside Israel for any West Bank areas it retained, the radio station said. Instead, Netanyahu has offered to buy some of the settlement land from the Palestinians, but they had rejected such a deal, it added.

The station attributed its information to an anonymous source familiar with the details of five-month-old, U.S.-brokered peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

According to the report, Netanyahu told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that Israel intends to hold on to the Beit El settlement enclave in addition to the Etzion, Maale Adumim and Ariel

ROME - Italy may need a cabinet reshuffle, its deputy prime minister said on Wednesday, in comments that may fuel the uncertainty facing Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s fragile coalition as it tries to fix an ailing economy and draft a new election law. A reshuffle could increase tensions in Letta’s left-right coalition, which has struggled to enact reforms to rescue Italy’s economy, the third largest in the euro zone and weighed down by the bloc’s second largest public debt after Greece.

But some supporters of a reshuffle say it may be the best way to disarm criticism of the government’s record from Matteo Renzi, the new leader of Letta’s center-left Democratic Party (PD) by giving him a bigger stake in the coalition’s success. The PD is the largest party in the coalition, which also includes center-right parties. Renzi is not in the government.

Asked about a reshuffle, Deputy Prime Minister Angelino Alfano told Rai radio: “Everybody wants it, but no one admits it.” “There is support for changing some ministers and when Letta returns today from his international mission to Mexico he must take up the burden of working out a (new) composition.”

Renzi, who is also mayor of Florence, has used his clout since his election as PD leader last month to criticize the government and to propose new policies, undermining Letta’s authority.

Italian daily La Stampa published a letter from Renzi on Wednesday in which he denied seeking to weaken the prime minister but seemed to question Letta’s competence. “If Letta starts to look bad, it’s because he’s governing badly, not because there’s a new secretary of the PD,” Renzi wrote.

Several ministers have been the focus of criticism in recent months.

Italian media say those who could be vulnerable in any reshuffle include Economy Minister Fabrizio Saccomanni, Labour Minister Enrico Giovannini, Justice Minister Anna Maria Cancellieri and Agriculture Minister Nunzia De Girolamo.

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blocs it has long said it would keep.

Beit El, north of Jerusalem, is next to the Palestinian city of Ramallah, where the Palestinian Authority run by Mahmoud Abbas is headquartered.

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Army Radio said Netanyahu, in his talks with Kerry, cited a biblical connection to the Beit El area, noting its depiction in the Book of Genesis as the place where Jacob dreamt about a ladder to heaven. The future of settlements is a core issue in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestinians fear Israeli enclaves will deny them a contiguous and viable country.

Israel, in tandem with the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of the current negotiations, has stoked Palestinian anger by announcing new housing construction plans in areas it has said will remain in its hands.

Palestinians seek a state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as its capital. Israel captured those areas in the 1967 war and pulled its troops out of the Gaza Strip, now run by Hamas Islamists opposed to the peace talks, in 2005.

More than 500,000 Israeli settlers live among 2.4 million Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Most countries consider the settlements illegal and Palestinians fear the enclaves will deny them a viable and contiguous state.

Kerry came under fire this week from Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon, who was quoted in an Israeli newspaper as rejecting a U.S.proposed security plan and calling Kerry “messianic” in his quest for a peace deal. America’s top diplomat, who has paid 10 visits to Jerusalem over the past year, said on Wednesday he would not be deterred by the criticism.

Simantri Benoa Bay assessed the statement of Pastika allowing anyone to carry out the feasibility study with the reference to Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 was contrary to his own statement before the Commission X of the House of Representatives where he stated that Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 had been revoked and the reclamation had been totally closed. Yet according to Presidential Regulation on Sarbagita, location of the reclamation plan in the waters of Benoa Bay belonged to a conservation area, and in accordance with Presidential Regulation that reclamation in conservation areas was not allowed. By all means, the insistence of governor that he was not willing to revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 was worth questioning whereas the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 had clearly violated the laws and regulations.

“And now, it is unknown why Governor Pastika insists on holding the infeasible Benoa Bay reclamation plan. The whole promise to stop the Benoa Bay reclamation plan remains a promise. Day after day Balinese people continue to be deceived with promise,” said Simantri Benoa Bay. Responding to such condition, Simantri Benoa Bay demanded Governor Pastika to keep his promise to totally end the polemic by immediately revoking the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 on the reclamation plan and no longer issued any decree related to any effort to legalize the reclamation plan in the waters of Benoa Bay. Governor Pastika was also required to apologize to Balinese people for the lies associated with the issuance of the Decree No. 2138/02-CL/HK/2012 on the permit for the Utilization, Development and Management Plan of Benoa Bay Waters secretly issued by governor on December 26, 2012 that was never recognized before it leaked to the public as well as his repeated statements that so far became the public lies.

“We make this statement in order to encourage and urge the Governor of Bali to immediately revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 and stop any attempt to legalize the reclamation plan in Benoa Bay waters. He must decisively and consistently keep the environment in Bali,” concluded Simantri Benoa Bay. (kmb29)

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Workers assemble Honda Mobilios, an MPV model designed specifically for the Indonesian market, after the opening ceremony of Honda’s new factory in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. The Japanese automaker inaugurated its second factory in Indonesia, which is expected to double the companyfs local production capacity.

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Maid plans HK return to help torture probe Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - A maid allegedly tortured in Hong Kong hopes to return to the city to help in the investigation against her employer, an official said Wednesday, as more details of her alleged mistreatment emerged.

Erwiana Sulistyaningsih, 22, was admitted to hospital in a critical condition in Sragen, on the main Indonesian island of Java, last week after returning home, claiming she had suffered months of abuse in Hong Kong.

The case has renewed concern about the treatment of domestic helpers in the former British colony following recent criticism by rights groups.

Her condition is now improving and medics hope her injuries will be healed in two weeks, Dita Indah Sari, spokeswoman for the Indonesian minister of manpower and transmigration, said.

Sari, who visited her in hospital with other officials, said that the maid had suffered “psychological trauma” due to the abuse, which left her with “pus-filled wounds” on her hands and legs, and unable to walk.

Sulistyaningsih “told us that she was hit in the head, and two of her front teeth were broken after she was punched in the head. She also had a black eye,” the spokeswoman said.

She was not given a day off and was only allowed to call her family once for four minutes, and her employer still owes her five million rupiah ($420), Sari added.

Reports in Hong Kong have said Sulistyaningsih could have been abused for up to eight months during her employment with a local family after arriving in May last year.

Hong Kong police said Tuesday they had launched a criminal investigation after migrant worker groups expressed anger at earlier reports that authorities were not pursuing the case.

Sari said Sulistyaningsih planned to return to the former British colony when she had recovered to help in the probe against her employer’s “simply unacceptable” behaviour.

“When she is healthy again, we will accompany her to Hong Kong to lodge a formal report with Hong Kong authorities so they can take action against her employer,” she said.

“We are optimistic that the Hong Kong authorities will take firm action against the employer,” she said, adding that Indonesian authorities were not considering putting a stop to Indonesian maids working in the semi-autonomous southern Chinese city.

Hong Kong is home to nearly 300,000 maids from mainly Southeast Asian countries -- predominantly Indonesia and the Philippines -- and has come under growing criticism from rights groups over their treatment.

Amnesty International in November condemned the “slavery-like” conditions faced by thousands of Indonesian women who work in the Asian financial hub as domestic staff and accused authorities of “inexcusable” inaction.

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Tirta Empul Ulu Temple at Gilimanuk

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GILIMANUK - The Tirta Empul Ulu Temple is located within the area of West Bali National Park (TNBB), right on the roadside of Denpasar-Gilimanuk. Located on the Penginuman Beach, it is a strategic place where the tip of Java Island is visible. The temple whose pujawali or anniversary falls on full moon of the fifth month in Balinese calendar (around October) still looks quite beautiful and exudes serene atmosphere as sits under big trees. Every day, many hordes of tame monkeys can still be encountered around the temple.

German Klaus Schwab, founder and president of the World Economic Forum, WEF, gestures during a press conference, in Cologny near Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

Davos to focus on global economy, conflicts

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GENEVA \ Conflicts like the war in Syria and getting the world economy back on track will be the focus of next week’s annual gathering of world leaders and power brokers in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Organizers of the World Economic Forum said Wednesday that hundreds of public figures are expected to attend, including the leaders of Iran, Israel, Japan and Britain.

This year’s event will coincide with the start of the first face-to-face negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition, which will also take place in Switzerland, in the cities of Montreux and Geneva. But the forum’s organizers said they do not yet know how many of the ministers who will be at those talks might then join the event in Davos.

The forum’s founder, Klaus Schwab, told reporters Wednesday at the organization’s lavish headquarters overlooking Lake Geneva that the event seeks to “push the reset button” on the world’s crisis mode.

He expects there to be “cautious optimism” among the attendees, but also realistic expectations about what could be achieved. It will be hard, for example, to expect the global economy to return to the high growth rates it enjoyed before the 2008-09 financial crisis.

“Confidence seems to come slowly back,” Schwab said of the world economy. “It’s like running with a heavy backpack on your shoulders.”

Among the world leaders attending will be Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff, Myanmar’s President Thein Sein and British Prime Minister David Cameron.

the temple spreading across an area of around one hectare, many devotees come and say the temple spreading across an area of around one hectare, many devotees come and say prayers not just for invoking safety and health. They also perform purificatory rite or melukat in three freshwater springs located on the West of the temple. According to a temple attendant, Nengah Kembar Winada, the temple was built around 1990.

One of the priests discovering the temple, Mangku Gede Linggih, got divine inspiration and found the existence of a well or spring on beach. Despite the spring located in the sea sand, the water emanating does not taste salty but fresh.

Based on the inspiration, it was then established a simple shrine (using tree branches) at several locations.

Until now, the temple had complete buildings funded by the donations from devotees who did purificatory rite and had a vow.

He said the temple priest Mangku Gede Linggih who found the temple site has passed away. As the successor, he was replaced by his wife Jro Mangku Lingsir Mangku Sumpang living in Gilimanuk.

Meanwhile, Winada added that every full moon, there were always devotees coming from all over Bali and even from Java. They all came to do purificatory rite directly on the beach. But at high tides, the temple attendant had taken holy water for purificatory rite from the three springs and kept it in the temple area.

Having performed the purificatory rite, devotees entered into the three temple areas. Devotees said

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prayers at the shrine located in the innermost courtyard. Here lay a number of three-tiered meru shrines as well as the shrine respectively dedicated for the veneration of the Lord Kasiap, Balian and Lord Lumajang.

In the meantime, on the west area outside the main building and few meters from the three springs sat a shrine. It was used to venerate

Goddess Ayu Giri Putri Dapdapsari.

Then, on the north side could be found a shrine located rather far away with a complete building.

Here, according to Winada, was venerated the Goddess Ayu Mas Melanting.

During the visit, a number of devotees, mostly from outside Jembrana, came to say prayers. They delivered various invocations, some

of which related to recovery from illness, while some others asked for a job opportunity. The three springs used for purificatory rite were arranged by means of concrete manholes at three sites which were adjacent to one other. It was the holy water used for the purificatory rites. “The water of each well tastes different, namely bitter and plain but not salty,” he explained. (kmb)

Tumpek Kandang:

A ritual of animal conservation

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EU eases access to state-backed lending for firms Agence France-Presse

BRUSSELS-The European Commission is making it easier for smalland medium-sized companies to get state-backed financing, an effort to get credit flowing again and help the economic recovery.

The Commission, the 28-nation bloc’s executive arm, said Wednesday its guidelines for state aid rules will be eased from July 1 by allowing governments to further team up with banks.

Funding for many European small- and medium-sized companies dried up in the wake of the financial crisis as banks focused on replenishing their coffers and worried about the economic outlook.

The Commission says that between 10 and 60 percent of a state-backed loan would have to come from a private sector lender to make sure such aid attracts, rather than replaces, private funding.

Hindus in Bali commemorate a festivity of Tumpek Kandang. The festivity falling every Saniscara (Saturday) Pon Wuku Uye actually has a meaning to develop compassion for all the God’s creatures, especially animals. Through the Tumpek Kandang ritual, people are expected to develop the livestock sector to strengthen the economic foundations. Then, how should devotees interpret the Tumpek Kandang?

In the Sunarigama palm-leaf manuscript is stated that on Saniscara Pon Uye pinaka prakertining sarwa sato. In other words, the day should be made the milestone for preserving all kinds of animals. Celebration of the Tumpek Kandang ritual is not meant to worship the animals. It is a religious festival dedicated to worship Lord Shiva Pasupati, a manifestation of God who has created the animals.

On Tumpek Kandang, animals especially cattle are made some celebratory oblations. Essentially, devotees worship the Lord Shiva Pasupati as manifestation of God serving as the king of all the living things. In the ritual procession, devotees invoke blessing in order their cattle could be bestowed with prime healthy and

safety. However, philosophically the Tumpek Kandang celebration implies that people should develop compassion for all the living creatures. In the economic context, the procession mandates that agricultural sector in the broader sense (livestock) can be developed to strengthen the economic foundations of society.

Sarasamusccaya says that Ayuwa tan masih ring sarwa prani, apan prani ngaran prana, which means not to ignore any care to animals because they are a force of nature. In other words, people must develop compassion for all beings. Especially on Tumpek Kandang, devotees worship God in His manifestation as Lord Shiva Pasupati in order the cattle could be blessed with welfare.

Similarly, the prayers are also recited for other livestock such as pigs, goats, chickens and ducks. Even, a pig for the Hindu community in Bali is often used as a sort of saving or piggy bank. When people hold celebrations, the pigs are slaughter or in emergency case they can be sold to meet the needs.

As the animals destined for human food, chickens, ducks, pigs and so forth are often used as a protein source to support the human life. To that end, those animals should be constantly developed.

However, other specific animals, especially those belonged to the endangered species, should be preserved. For example, they are green turtles, Bali starlings, deers, monkeys and so forth. These rare animals must be maintained so as not to become extinct.

To keep the endangered species from extinction, Balinese people associate them with mythology. For

instance, the animals are regarded as the property (duwe) of God such as the white cow, ape, fruit bats, snake and so on. Through the mythology, devotees are actually encouraged to conserve the wildlife by preserving them based on religious concepts.

Mythology seems much more powerful than a call or an appeal to preserve the endangered species.

In the Hindu concept, no single

thing is without the power of God. Inside them lie the jivatman or the soul. On that account, the concept of developing compassion for all the God’s creatures should be continued. Through the celebration Tumpek Kandang, people should develop them well for the benefit of life and preserve the endangered species in order not to become extinct. (kmb)

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North Korea warns South and U.S. over “provocative” drills

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The vegetable farm in Tabanan is seen in the picture

High rainfall, price of vegetable slumps

Tabanan (Bali Post)—

The increasingly higher rainfall in Baturiti area, Tabanan, in recent days caused a number of vegetable growers to suffer a loss. Selling price of certain vegetables in the market has fallen dramatically.

One of the organic vegetable growers at Kembang Merta hamlet, Wayan Balik Ardita, said the operating cost of growing vegetables in rainy season was usually higher than in dry season. It happened because every farmer, particularly the vegetable farmers of certain commodities, should prepare double budget to purchase plastic protector for keeping vegetable plants so as not to be exposed to rain, where such additional costs could reach hundreds of thousands of rupiahs per single line. Nevertheless, the effort did not fully guarantee the farmers’ production to be the same as in normal season. Decline in production stayed to occur, even it reached 50 percent of the usual one because the lack of sunlight caused the plant growth less optimally.

“Automatically, the current harvest makes the price of vegetable down. Actually, in rainy season, the treatment or maintenance of the plant requires extra attention. Even, there are also additional costs to be borne,” he said.

He said the decreasing price of

vegetables happened to carrots, kale, lettuce, beets and parsley where these kinds of commodity were some of 10 types of vegetables he developed on the 500 square meters of land.

He said the current price of kale at the farmer level was IDR 8,000 per kg, decreased from IDR 10,000 per kg previously. Similarly, the price of salad was also down to IDR 20,000 per kg from IDR 25,000 per kg previously.

“Fortunately, the declining price of vegetable does not cause to suffer a great loss because of the ten vegetables I cultivate, some still have expensive price, though some others are cheap. Farmers should also keen to see the situation and not cultivate one type of vegetable only,” he said.

Mustika, another horticultural farmer, also said that most vegetables at the farmer level currently experienced a decline in price. He admitted such condition did not benefit farmers considering when they were planting about 4-3 months ago, the production costs to be borne was fairly large because of having entered the rainy season. However, when getting

into the harvest time, the price even slumped.

“The most expensive price of vegetable at the moment only

includes tomatoes, cabbage and peppers that are indeed easily perishing when exposed to rain.

Meanwhile, the price of other types of vegetable is even down because due to increasing production in this harvest season,” he said.

Though facing many insistent

problems, Mustika still wanted to grow vegetables. He hoped the selling price of vegetable could increase by degrees in the near future.

So, he still benefited from planting vegetables. “If the selling price is high, it can be automatically profitable for me,” he said. (kmb28)

SEOUL - North Korea has demanded that South Korea and the United States halt annual military drills due in February and March, saying they were a direct provocation, a statement that suggested a re-run of a sharp escalation in tension last year. In 2013, North Korea said it would retaliate against any hostile moves by striking at the United States, Japan and South Korea, triggering a military buildup on the Korean peninsula and months of fiery rhetoric.

The reclusive North has regularly denounced annual drills such as “Key Resolve” and “Ulchi-Freedom-Guardian” staged by South Korea and United States as a prelude to invasion.

“We sternly warn the U.S. and the South Korean authorities to stop the dangerous military exercises which may push the situation on the peninsula and the north-south ties to a catastrophe,” the North’s KCNA state news quoted a body in charge of efforts to promote Korean unification as saying.

Similar bellicose rhetoric from the North set South Korea, the United States and Japan on edge a year ago. As a result, Washington flew Stealth bomber missions over South Korea and strengthened its military presence in the South, where nearly 30,000 U.S. troops are based.

South Korea said the drills were going ahead as planned and despite the threat, North Korea’s military has showed no sign of unusual activities.

“If North Korea actually commits military aggression at the excuse of what is a normal exercise we conduct as preparation for emergency, our military will mercilessly and decisively punish them,” Defence Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said. North and South Korea remain technically at war after their 1950-53 civil conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty.

China, North Korea’s only remaining real ally and which has been alarmed by what it sees as provocations by both sides, called for restraint. “All sides have a responsibility to maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and this accords with all sides’ interests,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a daily news briefing.

“The overall situation on the Korean peninsula at present is quite fragile. We hope all sides can exercise restraint and not take steps to rile each other.”

High waves in Lombok Strait Folk harbor at Padangbai temporarily closed

Amlapura (Bali Post)—

Bad weather condition in the Lombok Strait caused the Padangbai harbor authority in Karangasem to temporarily close the folk harbor. The harbor closure was valid for the track of speed boat and small boat to Gili Trawangan and Senggigi Beach, Lombok that was usually crowded as tourist transport line.

Temporary closure of the local harbor was justified by a harbor authority officer of Padangbai, Ketut Arya Dana, Wednesday (Jan 15) at Padangbai. He said the temporary closure of the crossing line of Padangbai to tourist resort in NTB was made after coordinating it with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Region III Denpasar. Data division of the agency indicated if the waves in the Lombok Strait reached 1 meter to 5 meters high. While the wave height in the North

Bali coast reached 2.5 meters to three meters and the wind speed reached 42 km per hour.

Arya Dana said the crossing line from Padangbai folk harbor to Nusa Penida remained open. Likewise the crossing service from Padangbai – Lembar by using large vessels remained open. However, the harbor authority already underlined in order that all the captains continued to increase their alertness in relation to recent weather condition at sea often experiencing changeable and unpredictable anomalies or irregularities.

Arya Dana said his party could not assure how long the folk harbor would apply the open-close system. However, it would highly depend on the weather, especially high waves in the Lombok Strait.

In order to obtain the weather forecast data, his party kept on making coordination with the BMKG Denpasar. (013)

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gives field guidance to the State Academy of Sciences in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang January 15, 2014.

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Anti-government protesters with national flags gather for a rally Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai protesters march on new government targets Associated Press Writer

BANGKOK - Throngs of whistle-blowing protesters were on the march again in the Thai capital Thursday, surrounding several government offices they had not previously interfered with to keep up pressure on the prime minister to resign and call off next month’s election. The marches appeared to be a way to maintain momentum amid a decline in the number of protesters who have blocked key intersections in Bangkok for four days now in an attempt to shut down the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Their numbers could swell again this weekend.

Yingluck’s opponents, largely from the south and urban middle and upper classes, claim she is carrying on the practices of her billionaire brother by using the family fortune and state funds to influence voters and cement her grip on power. But she has widespread support among Thailand’s poor majority in the countryside because of the populist policies carried out by her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who lives in selfimposed exile to avoid being imprisoned on a corruption conviction.

On Wednesday evening, protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban urged followers to march on the offices of the Revenue Department. Thursday morning, a column of flag-waving, chanting protesters marched off to surround three branches of the Revenue Department, asking workers inside to leave - and many did. Last month, protesters had surrounded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Transport Ministry and other government agencies, prompting some to move to temporary

premises or allow employees to work from home.

Other groups of demonstrators targeted the Public Health Ministry and at the Public Works Department.

One group led by a Buddhist monk claimed to be headed to the office of the Department of Special Investigation, Thailand’s FBI. The protests this week have been mostly peaceful, although there have been random acts of violence including gunshots in the middle of the night at protest venues.

Overnight, a small explosive device was hurled into the residence of protest leader Issara Somchai Issara, damaging part of a motorcycle in the garage, according to Police Col. Pong Sangmurin. Since the latest wave protests started in November, eight people have been killed and more than 450 have been injured.

Despite pressure from the protesters, Yingluck said Wednesday that the Feb. 2 parliamentary election will go ahead. She had dissolved parliament and called the early vote to defuse

tension that has been building over the past three months. But her opponents don’t want an election because they know that her rural supporters would almost certainly give her victory. Instead, they are calling for an unelected “people’s council” to replace the government and amend laws to fight corruption in politics.

Yingluck told reporters after a meeting with members of her Cabinet, registered candidates and a top electoral official that there was no legal way for the Election Commission to delay it. “The rights of the people are important,” said Yingluck.

She also had offered to meet with rivals Wednesday to discuss an Election Commission proposal to delay the Feb. 2 vote. But protest leader Suthep and the opposition Democrat Party refused to take part, saying reforms to get rid of corruption in politics must happen first. While the road blockages created traffic disruptions, life continued normally in most of Bangkok, a bustling city of 12 million.

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Will Smith graces Valentino Associated Press Writer

PARIS — The fashion pack says “Bonjour, Paris!” as the catwalk shows move on from Milan and onto the final dash to the finish line of fall-winter 2014 menswear collections. Here are some top moments and tidbits from Wednesday’s dressy displays.

WILL SMITH GOES TO PARIS

The presence of “Men in Black” star Will Smith at Valentino ensured that the show was the snapshot highlight of the first day of Paris menswear. The smiling 45-year-old actor told The Associated Press inside the opulent 19th-century mansion venue that there’s nowhere he’d rather be than the City of Light.

“I’ve been taking a few months travelling to places like Buenos Aires. But there’s something distinct about Paris, when you walk around.

This is exactly where I want to be right now,” he said, dressed head to toe in Valentino, with some enviable pajama-style pants and a draped scarf. “And it’s great to be at the show. Valentino for me, well, it’s classical perfection.”

VALENTINO’S ETHNIC PATCHWORK

The third Paris menswear show for Valentino saw designers Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri (who sported a new, demure short hairstyle) channel ethnic patchwork. “Intarsia,” or mosaic patterns, was how the program notes described the Aztec-like motifs that decorated peacoats, shearling coats and hunting jackets.

Woolen coats embroidered like rugs, and tribal wings on shoulders, mirrored the ethnic feel evoked by the myriad carpets that lined the catwalk floor. The show was soft. From rounded shoulders, to pajamas suits and a harmonious blend of camel, gray, indigo blue on felt, every element

gave the collection a snug feel.

A long thick striped coat in black, gray and brown had a soft, sumptuous tone. It put the designers in good stead for the launch of their first flagship menswear boutique in Paris on the Rue Saint Honore— designed by architect David Chipperfield — which was inaugurated just after the show.

RAF SIMONS CRITIQUES AMERICA

Was it a dig at Uncle Sam? Raf Simons this season collaborated with American artist Sterling Ruby to produce a wacky show with Mickey Mouse shoes, exaggeratedly skinny legs and oversized 1-meter (3-foot) bags set against a backdrop of the U.S. flag. But the leitmotif, a print of the hands and jagged nails of a wicked witch, made the show feel like evil was lurking just beyond the surface.

Colorful fabric appliques and diagonal stripes made sure that the focal point of the ensembles

was on the surface and that the the oversize gray marl jackets or black sweaters beneath were subservient. The splashed bleach bursts of color also gave this imaginative show an injection of punk.

ECCENTRIC INVITATIONS

In the old-fashioned postwar days of Monsieur Dior, fashion show invitations were sacred templates, only to be written upon by professional calligraphers.

How times have changed! The once-classical invite has over the years been given a dramatic overhaul. In a bid to attract attention for their collections, houses are resorting more and more to inventive gimmicks.

The winner of the most eccentric invitation for Wednesday’s shows was the design house 22/4, who lured in guests with a blurred invitation card that could only be read with magic eye goggles (included, fortunately, in the envelope.) Raf Simons’ was a close second with a huge poster that was left blank apart from his name.

With Paris menswear week ballooning with some 50 official shows and countless off-calendar collections, it’s little wonder that

houses are trying hard to separate themselves from the pack.

CARVEN DESIGNER’S CATWALK DEBUT

A billiard room, the place of the dapper yet playful gentleman, was the set for designer Guillaume Henry’s strong debut catwalk show for Carven. Two old school wooden game tables, floodlit in film noir lighting, served as the obstacles around which some 36 often-retro looks filed by.

Many of garments came in what the program notes call the “faded shades of old photos,” coal, slate gray, black and offwhite. And above-the-ankle tapered pants, together with ‘60s large check tweed and highbuttoned woolen jackets with narrow shoulders and excessive collars added to the vintage mood.

But playfulness, more than nostalgia, ended up dominating the show.

Graffiti prints, based on photographer Brassai, jazzed up otherwise classical button-up shirts, and even came as flashes on two ensembles worn — in a cheeky, and on-trend touch — by female models.

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Ngenjut Memedi procession at Pesedahan Amlapura (Bali Post)—

Ngenjut memedi procession (burning or cremating negative forces) was held on Wednesday (Jan 15) right at 12:00 a.m. at Pesedahan village, Karangasem. Chief of Tegak Pasek, Pasedahan village, Nyoman Wage, said the ngenjut memedi procession related to ritual procession on the full moon in the seventh month in Balinese calendar (January).

According to Wage doubling as Spokesperson of Karangasem government, the procession of ngenjut memedi was unique and relatively rare. It happened because such a tradition had been abandoned by other villages.

According to him, the tradition was essentially a repellence of calamity which could be generated by evil spirits or negative magical powers. It was visible from the ritual held since three days in advance where residents put an offering in the platform shrine on the left and right side of entrance gates (apit lawang) and placement of the cuts of thorny plant. The thorn served as repellence and catcher to negative magical powers. On the third

day namely Wednesday (Jan 15), the magical negative power or memedi caught in the thorns was cremated at the village crossroad. The fire was lit by dried coconut leaves and api takepan or two pieces of coconut fiber put faceto-face with bran.

The cremation or ngenjut memedi had the same philosophy as neutralizing bhutakala in the Tawur Kesanga ritual and pengerupukan related to Nyepi or Day of Silence. “The seventh month (January) is known as a transitional season. Erratic weather causes a lot of people to fall sick,” he said.

Ritual on the full moon of the seventh month related to the ngenjut memedi procession was also associated with

the temple ritual in the Rambut Petung Temple and in the shrine of Ida Rambut Sedana with the means of nasi segehan.

After cremation, each household installed a bamboo shrine (sanggah cucuk) on the right side of entrance gate.

Memedi or magical negative power cremated was then assigned on the bamboo shrine. For a month, local residents put offerings and other necessity on the bamboo shrine. A month later in the eighth month was resumed with ngusaba ritual in the Dalem Temple.

Meanwhile, the bamboo shrine and platform of the memedi were eliminated in the cemetery. It was the peak of neutralizing bhutakala en masse at Pasedahan village. (013)

French tourist keeps cocaine

Admitted to be given by friends Denpasar (Bali Post)—

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Actor Will Smith attends the Valentino’s men’s Fall-Winter 2014-2015 fashion collection, presented Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Paris.

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A model presents a creation as part of Raf Simons and Sterling Ruby’s men’s Fall-Winter 2014-2015 fashion collection, presented Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Paris.

Drug case with the suspect Verchere Thierry Claude Josep, 47, from France, has been investigated by Denpasar Police Narcotics Detective. Later, it was known if the suspect seemed to keep a drug belonging to cocaine type. He acknowledged such illicit goods were given by his friend from Iran.

Chief of Denpasar Police, Djoko Hariutomo, accompanied by Chief of Narcotics Detective, Agus Tri Waluyo, said on Wednesday (Jan 15) that so far the suspect admitted to be a user. At least, a total of 112 grams of cocaine valued at IDR 560 million were seized by the investigator. “We still continue to develop the case,” he said before the media crews.

Arresting process of the suspect, said the officer promoted at the beginning of this January, was based on information from the public.

After being followed-up, police immediately raided a house on Jalan Tangkuban Perahu Gang Merta Sedana 22 at Pengubengan Kangin hamlet, Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Thursday (Jan 9) around 5:10 p.m.

The raid was led by Section Chief II of Denpasar Police Narcotics Detective, I Gede Sumena. In addition to arresting the foreigner suspect, the officers also arrested a garment businesswoman named Evi

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An Indonesian police officer escorts French national Verchere Thierry Claude Joseph as he covers his face at a police station in Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014.

Nugraheni. Police seized dried marijuana and crystal meth from the hand of Evi. “Both are then arrested in Denpasar Police,” he explained.

Results of the examination indicated if the suspect Josep admitted to have been given the cocaine by his Iranian

friend and the transaction was made in a hotel. Such cocaine was planned to be used alone. However, recognition of the suspect was still elaborated, considering the evidence was quite a lot. “That’s his confession. Let’s see how the result of the elaboration will be,” he said. (kmb21)

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Rabies cases at Umajero

Dozens of dogs vaccinated

Singaraja (Bali Post)—

Following the positive case of rabies at Umajero village, Busungbiu subdistrict, the Buleleng Agriculture and Livestock Agency did not keep silent. Dozens of dogs owned by local residents were injected with anti-rabies vaccine (VAR), Wednesday (Jan 15). The agency also reminded residents of limiting the pet dog raised to avoid transmission of rabies.

The vaccination last Wednesday was chaired in person by the Head of Animal Health, Wayan Susila, with a number of field extension workers. On arriving at Umajero, the officers immediately vaccinated the residents’ dog. They came into people’s homes.

Unfortunately, most people’s homes were left empty because the owners worked in the plantation.

Many dogs were also allowed to stray and not tied.

As a result, the officers only managed to vaccine a total of 20 dogs owned by residents, while eight wild dogs were eliminated because their owner was unclear.

Elimination to the eight stray dogs was made by using blowpipe and special poison. Dogs that successfully targeted by the officers died slowly. After being declared dead, the officers also took a sample of the dog’s head to be studied at the Center for Veterinary at the Bali Livestock Agency.

When asked for his confirmation after the vaccination, the Division Head of Animal Health of the Buleleng Livestock Agency, Wayan Susila, said the effort was the follow-up of the positive rabies case at Umajero village.

Since the case emerged the Buleleng Livestock Agency had localized dogs at Umajero and surrounding areas. Besides, the traffic of dog coming into and out of Umajero was also closed for a while. After that effort, the vaccination was intensified to prevent in order the dogs owned by residents would not be contracted by rabies. In addition, wild dogs without clear owner were eliminated as suspected to contract disease and potentially transmitted rabies. “Yes, it is our continued effort to prevent the emergence of another positive case of rabies at this village,” he said.

On the other hand, Susila said that other efforts made to prevent the emergence of rabies cases at Umajero was prohibiting residents from raising dogs more than two heads. When people were found to raise more than two dogs, the Buleleng Livestock Agency would eliminate the dog. This preventive effort had been informed to village authorities and received the support from residents to jointly take care of dogs properly for the sake of safety.

“We estimate the dog population at Umajero village is more than 200 dogs. From now on, we will begin to limit. Hopefully, people can comply with our suggestion. Otherwise, there will be elimination effort against the dog whose owner was unclearly known,” he explained.

As planned, the vaccination and elimination of dogs at Umajero would continue on Thursday (Jan 16). This dog vaccination was intended to accomplish all dogs that had not been reached in the previous vaccination. The agency urged residents to tie their dog, so when the officers arrived they could directly vaccinate the dogs.

Previously, a resident of Umajero was stated to have been infected by rabies. The resident was treated in Sanglah Hospital and eventually died. The resident previously bitten by dog was declared to be positive to rabies. Responding to the emergence of the case, the Buleleng Livestock Agency took steps to prevent and localize the dog population at Umajero to avoid contracting with rabies. (mud)

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Buffeted by strong wind, house roof comes off Singaraja (Bali Post)—

Strong wind hit Silangjana village, Sukasada subdistrict and surrounding areas. A house owned by Wayan Lingga, Dajan Margi hamlet, Silangjana village, came off as hit by strong wind. Such incident occurred on Tuesday night (Jan 14). Luckily, no fatalities were reported in the incident.

The Head of the Buleleng Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Putu Dana, confirmed on Wednesday (Jan 15) to have received the report on the disaster of strong wind. He said that from checking to the scene was

The damaged irrigation channel at Subak Gerubugan, Demulih village, Susut, Bangli.

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Irrigation channel collapses

Dozens of hectares of rice field at risk of failure Bangli (Bali Post)—

An irrigation channel at Subak Gerubugan, Demulih village, Susut, Bangli, collapsed as hit by heavy rains. Aside from causing the subak irrigation channel to collapse, the avalanche materials of the revetment also stockpiled most areas of watershed beneath. As the impact, dozens of hectares of paddy fields owned by local farmers having been ready to bear fruit was ultimately threatened by harvest failure.

The collapse along some 20 meters was alleged to be not strong enough to hold rainwater coming through into the ground. Within the past few weeks, heavy rains continued to flush Bangli and surrounding areas. Avalanche materials of the revetment stockpiling some parts of the water channel had made the water flow gradually diminished.

Local farmers were screaming because the abundant harvests

expected was threatened to vanish. One of the local farmers, Ketut Gablogan, said the irrigation channel at his subak area was previously smooth. But since the collapse of revetment, the irrigation water leading to his rice field continuously dwindled. “Much water in the upstream area cannot entirely flow to downstream area or almost runs out due to the collapse,” he said.

Similar condition was conveyed

by hamlet chief of Demulih, Wayan Rumia. He said such incident had caused a total of 21 hectares of farmland in his territory got water trouble. “Obviously, it has not got any water,” he added.

Responding to the collapse of the irrigation channel, local farmers were looking forward to receiving the attention from relevant agencies to take immediate repair to the irrigation channel so their fields could be cultivated again. (ina)

obtained information if the high wind was raging so rapidly. Since the nightfall to late night, the brunt of strong wind quickened and caused damage to the victim’s house roof.

The brunt of strong wind made of the zinc roof to come off a few meters away from the victim’s home. As a result of the incident, the BPBDs estimated the losses suffered by the victims to reach IDR 2 million. “We have made a check to the scene and there was damage other than the zinc roof and the owner can still find refuge in the house,” he said. (mud)

Toppled over by legislative candidate billboard

A family must be treated in Sanjiwani Hospital

Gianyar (Bali Post)—

Indecision of the Gianyar Electoral Commission in disciplining a number of violations on billboard installation ultimately led to a calamity. A billboard owned by a regional representative candidate (DPD RI) located at Bukit hamlet, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, claimed a victim on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 15) around 4:00 p.m. A family, I Gusti Kompyang Raka, 45, from the Penginyaan village, Ubud, along with his wife, Jro Putu Nistri, 42, and his 6-year old son Gusti Ketut Rai, was toppled over by the billboard. The family was eventually hospitalized in Sanjiwani Hospital, Gianyar.

In the incident of collapsed billboard owned by the legislative candidate with the picture of Dewa Made Suamba Negara, Jro Putu Nistri was knocked unconscious and suffered a number of blisters on her feet. Her son, Gusti Ketut Rai, suffered injuries on the head and had to be stitched.

While Gusti Kompyang Raka

injured in the hand and blister on foot and got the help of oxygen in the emergency room of Sanjiwani Hospital, Gianyar.

Based on the information of Gusti Kompyang Raka, the incidence occurred when he was coming from the house of his wife at Bukit hamlet and about to return to Payangan northwards on Jalan Raya Tampaksiring. On the way, the billboard installed in the west side of the road toppled over them when riding a motorcycle. “I fall unconscious at the time of incident,” said the victim’s wife.

When toppled over by the billboard, condition of the family was very poor. The victim was taken to Tampaksiring community health center II. However, since the condition was severe enough, he was then rushed to Sanjiwani Hospital. Meanwhile, the Gianyar Electoral Commission, Anak Agung Gde Putra, when contacted around 7:30 p.m., could not be asked for his confirmation. Even though his cell phone was active, it was not replied. (kmb16)

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Re-open of Ten Ku at Patra Jasa Bali Resort

KUTA - Ten Ku, Japanese Food Restaurant at Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas proudly offers a new concept with a new wide selection of menu more than 50 varieties to fulfill an increasing demand of Japanese foodenjoyment and experience also by tremendous numbers of Japanese guests staying at PatraJasa Bali Resort & Villas.

With more competitive prices, Ten Ku Restaurant is a perfect venue to enjoy the best Japanese cuisine providing seductive ingredients with Asian twist on the island. Ten Ku Restaurant has Teppanyaki, Sushi and Sashimi, Nabemono, Robatayaki counters and Japanese traditional Tatami style corners with beautiful interior design and settings overlooking dramatic ocean view, afternoon sunset and exotic ambiance serving lunch and dinner every day.

Ten Ku Restaurantis an ideal place for hosting friends, family, relatives, a good reason to meet with business partners, couples requiring a romantic atmosphereand every body who would like to have a new adventure in Japanese world of food.

Ten Ku’s well trained chefs with their extensive Japanese culinary experiences supported by genuine waiters and waitresses with their heartfelt services will ensure your culinary enjoyment throughout the day in a relaxed environment.

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Calendar Event for January 1 through February 26, 2014 1 Jan Buda Kliwon Matal, Kajeng Kliwon And Tilem Sasih Kenam Pura Desa Sukawati Sukawati Pura Pasek Gelgel Gelgel Bebetin Pura Maspahit Sesetan Pura Padharman Arya Kanuruhan Besakih 11 Jan Tumpek Kandang Pura Desa Gianyar Pura Luhur Dalem Sagening Kediri Tabanan Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Tegalalang 15 Jan Purnama Sasih Kapitu Pura Dalem Tarukan Cemenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut Pejeng Kaja Gianyar Pura Puseh Manakaji Peninjauan Bangli Pura Taman Limut Pengosekan Mas Ubud Pura Benua Besakih Pura Gunung Rena Sidemen Karangasem Pura Pasek Gelgel Abadi Karangasem Pura Pucak Gunung Mangun Kubu Karangasem 16 Jan Kajeng Kliwon Uwudan

17 Jan Hari Bhatara Sri 21 Jan Anggara Kasih Prangbakat Pura Bukit Buluh Gunaksa Klungkung Pura Tirtha Sidamala Bebalang Bangli Pura Gunung Pangsong Lombok Pura Dalem Benawah Gianyar Pura Dalem Bitra Gianyar Pura Pura Hyang Haluh/Jenggala Besakih

Pura Tengkulak Tulikup Gianyar Pura Taman Sari Ubud Pura Penataran Badung

Pura Penataran Giri Purwo Tegal Delimo Banyuwangi Pura jala Sidhi amerta Juanda Surabaya

29 Jan Hari Siwaratri

19 Feb Buda Cemeng Kelawu Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran ped Nusa Penida Pura Gaduhan Jagat Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Sanding Tampak Siring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Kelungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Kedonganan Kuta Pura Guwa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Pura Jati Ubud Pura Melanting Ubud Pura Dalem Peed Nusa Penida Pura Sad Kayangan Nusa Penida Pura Penataran Agung Gunung Karangasem

30 Jan Tilem Sasih Kepitu Pura Buana Kawan Besakih Pura Ulun Kulkul Besakih 31 Jan Kajeng Kliwon Enyitan 5 Feb Buda Kliwon Ugu Pura Dalem Tarukan Peninjauan Tembuku Bangli Pura Pemayun Banyuning Tengah Buleleng Pura Kayangan Tiga Seririt Buleleng Pura Agung Gunung Raung Taro Tegalalang 6 Feb Pura Dalem Puri Besakih 14 Feb Purnama Sasih Kawulu Pura Dalem Batur Bangli Pura Ida Ratu Pasek Besakih Pura Dalem Suci Sidemen Karangasem Pura Buana Kawan Besakih 15 Feb Tumpek Wayang & Kajeng Kliwon Uwudan Pura Majapahit Jembrana Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Pura Pedarman Dalem Sukawati Besakih Pura Pedarman Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarman Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarman Dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Pedarman Dinasti Dalem Besakih

21 Feb Hari Bhatara Sri 25 Feb Anggara Kasih Dukut Pura Dalem Batuyang Batubulan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mengening Kediri Tabanan Pura Pasek Undagi Krambitan Tabanan Pura Pucak Taman bedulu Gianyar Pura Puser Jagat Nusa Penida Pura Dalem Purwa Kawan Bangli Pura Desa Ketewel Gianyar 26 Feb Pura Agung Pasek gelgel Sibang Kaja Abian Semal Pura Dalem Samprangan Gianyar

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

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

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

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

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

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The force of “Gravity” may be about to exert itself on Hollywood’s awards season. When Academy Award nominations are announced Thursday morning from Beverly Hills, California, Alfonso Cuaron’s 3-D space adventure will likely rival “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle” in a close contest for most-nominated film. Though much of the season has been a see-saw between Steve McQueen’s heavy historical epic and David O. Russell’s lighter Abscam melodrama, “Gravity” should emerge Thursday as an equally strong Oscar contender.

All three are locks for a best picture nomination. And while “Gravity,” with a cast of just a few, won’t reap the acting nods that the acclaimed ensembles of “American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” will, it holds an edge in technical categories. Cuaron’s box-office hit ($670 million worldwide) has been hailed for its innovative visual effects, which are sure to be honored by the academy.

The Golden Globes are typically a weak forecaster to the Oscars, but last Sunday’s ceremony reflected consensus by naming “American Hustle” best comedy and “12 Years a Slave” best drama. Hollywood’s guilds, whose members largely make up the academy, have in their awards nominations also voiced strong support for Paul Greengrass’ Somali pirate docudrama “Captain Phillips,” Martin Scorsese’s finance fiasco “The Wolf of Wall Street” and Alexander Payne’s black-and-white road trip “Nebraska.”

But an added bit of intrigue, as has been the case in recent years, is how many bestpicture nominees there will be. It could be anywhere between five and 10. Films somewhere on the bubble are “Dallas Buyers Club,” ‘’Her,” ‘’Saving Mr. Banks,”

‘’Philomena” and “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

Though the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis” was once viewed as a near certainty, the early 1960s folk tale was overlooked by the screen actors, producers, writers and directors guilds, seemingly dooming its chances.

The most-watched category may be best actor. This year’s candidates are especially strong, including Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), Tom Hanks (“Captain Phillips”), Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) and Robert Redford (“All Is Lost”).

That’s six names for five spots, and many believe Redford (who has never won an acting Oscar) will be the odd man out after the Screen Actors Guild snubbed him.

Also potentially on the outside are Christian Bale (“American Hustle”), Forest Whitaker (“Lee Daniels’The Butler”) and Oscar Isaac (“Inside Llewyn Davis”).

The best actress category, too, may see a beloved veteran — Meryl Streep for “August: Osage County” — have difficulty making it in. Amy Adams, a winner at the Globes for her performance in “American Hustle,” has ascended

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This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sandra Bullock in a scene from “Gravity.”

in prognostications. Others expected to receive nods are Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”), Sandra Bullock (“Gravity”), Judi Dench (“Philomena”) and Emma Thompson (“Saving Mr. Banks”).

Other questions linger, too. Will James Gandolfini be posthumously nominated for his supporting performance in the romantic comedy “Enough Said”? Can James Franco sneak in for his grotesque extremes in “Spring Breakers”? Will we actually say “Oscar-nominee ‘Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa’’’? (It has a legitimate shot in the makeup category.) The answers of a long and winding awards season will come Thursday morning.

CW to air miniseries about search for Holy Grail

Associated Press Writer

PASADENA, California — The CW network says it has acquired a miniseries about the search for the Holy Grail.

The cast of the four-hour project, “Labyrinth,” includes former “Downton Abbey” star Jessica Brown-Findlay, along with Vanessa Kirby, Sebastian Stan and John Hurt.

The miniseries centers on a 13th-century teenager and a modern woman, and their shared quest for the grail, the cup said to have been used by Jesus Christ.

“Labyrinth” is adapted from Kate Mosse’s best-selling novel of the same name. An air date wasn’t announced for the drama, which has appeared in Britain and elsewhere.

The network also said Wednesday it’s adding two reality series to its schedule later this year: “Barber Battle,” a competition series hosted by Cedric The Entertainer, and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” in which aspiring magicians perform their best tricks for the comedy duo.

Airdates for the reality shows were not announced.

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This undated publicity photo provided by PBS shows, from left, Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Grantham, Hugh Bonneville as Lord Grantham, Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley, Penelope Wilton as Isobel Crawley, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, and Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes, from the TV series, “Downton Abbey.”

People in mask and black robe rally to governor Ask to revoke gubernatorial decree No.1727 Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Emergence of the counter-feasibility study from a number of universities outside Bali stating that Benoa Bay reclamation was feasible to be done continuously reaped condemnation and rejection. Even, dozens of men putting on Kamen Rider mask and black robe demonstrated against the office of Governor of Bali, Wednesday (Jan 15).

They urged Governor Made Mangku Pastika to revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 on the permit conferral of Feasibility Study for the Utilization, Development and Management Plan of Benoa Bay Waters to PT Tirta Wahana Bali International (PT TWBI) for two years. The presence of gubernatorial decree could be taken advantage as the opportunity by investor to make

a counter-assessment in response to the results of feasibility study made by the Udayana University whose final result stated if it was not feasible to make reclamation in Benoa Bay. Such demonstration was made impromptu. Originally, a number of mass riding motorcycle directly led to the governor’s office. All of them put on mask and black robe. Then, a representative of

the mass made a speech stating if they rejected the attempts to legalize the Benoa Bay reclamation. Before the action took place, no police or municipal police officers were specially guarding the action. When the mass had made a speech, police and municipal police officers just arrived.

In their statement, the mass naming them the Alliance of Anti-Reclamation Community (Simantri) Benoa Bay said the protracted issue on the Benoa Bay reclamation plan had made people uneasy. It was also triggered by the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 that had not been revoked. Similarly, it was exactly triggered by the presence of a counter-feasibility study made by

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Masked men rally in front of Bali’s Governor Office in Denpasar to reject the reclamation plan. a number of universities outside Bali on the request of investor.

Simantri of Benoa Bay judged the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 was essentially an attempt to legalize the reclamation plan in the waters of Benoa Bay. “The most important point worth knowing together is that the Gubernatorial Decree No.2138 on the Reclamation and the Gubernatorial Decree of volume II (No.1727) are sourcing from the same request namely the effort to make reclamation in the waters of Benoa Bay,” said Made, one of the mass representatives.

Governor Pastika, said Made, had repeatedly promised to totally end the polemic on the reclamation plan and even in various

occasions. At last, on the arrival of Commission X of the House of Representatives to Bali, Pastika stated to revoke the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 and said if the Benoa Bay reclamation plan had been closed. However, so far the Gubernatorial Decree No.1727 had never been revoked.

The promise of governor was very contradictory to his policy behavior. “After the public knew about the counter-studies over the infeasibility of Benoa Bay reclamation as if he licked back his own saliva where the governor stated the study can be made by anyone,” said Simantri Benoa Bay in its statement.

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