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Britain’s Princess Eugenie to marry long-term boyfriend LONDON - Britain’s Princess Eugenie has got engaged to her long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, with the pair set to marry later this year.

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Adventure movie “Transformers: The Last Knight”

Razzie ‘worst film’ nods is an Oscar-studded affair

LOS ANGELES - Adventure movie “Transformers: The Last Knight” led nominations on Monday for the annual Razzie Awards for the worst films on a list packed with previous Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe.

The tongue-in-cheek Razzies, created in 1980, serve as an antidote to Hollywood’s Oscars ceremony. Winners of the year’s worst films -- if they turn up -- are given a gold, spray-painted trophy at a ceremony held on the eve of the Academy Awards in March.

“Transformers: The Last Knight,” the latest in the action franchise based on toys that change from robots to vehicles, earned nine nominations, including worst picture and worst acting nods for many of its star-studded cast, including Anthony Hopkins and Mark Wahlberg.

Despite lackluster reviews, the 5th film in the series earned a healthy $605 million at the worldwide box office in 2017.

Razzie founder John Wilson called “Fifty Shades Darker,” based on the best-selling erotic novels, “more sleep-inducing than sexy,” while the reboot of “Baywatch” was among the worst picture contenders.

Johnny Depp -- a perennial Razzie target -- was singled out for what Wilson called “his worn out drunk routine” in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the fifth entry in the franchise in a summer of Hollywood sequels and remakes.

Lawrence and director Darren Aronofsky also felt some Razzie wrath for their horror movie “Mother!,” which some movie reviewers viewed as the work of a genius and others found laughable.

The movie earned a rare F score from audiences and less than $45 million at the global box office.

Cruise and Crowe were among the worst actor nominees for “The Mummy,” while Gibson got a Razzie nod for his role in “Daddy’s Home 2.”

Nominees and winners of the Razzies are voted for online by around 1,000 Razzie members from 24 countries, who sign up online and pay a $40 membership fee. The winners will be announced on March 3. (rtr)

Eugenie, 27, is a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth and eighth in line to the throne. She is the second daughter of Prince Andrew, the queen’s third child who is known as the Duke of York.

“The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Eugenie to Mr. Jack Brooksbank,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

“Her Royal Highness and Mr. Brooksbank became engaged in Nicaragua earlier this month.”

The wedding will be held in the autumn at St George’s Chapel in Windsor - the same venue where her cousin Prince Harry will marry American fiancee Meghan Markle in May. (rtr)

Britain’s Princess Eugenie leaves after a service of thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Britain, June 10, 2016.

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A bear is roaming around in Alaska. A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday causing tsunami alert.

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Tsunami warning after huge Alaska quake

ANCHORAGE - A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting warnings of a possible tsunami down the Canadian and U.S. west coast and as far away as Hawaii. Local radio on the Alaskan island of Kodiak, close to the epicenter, urged listeners to move away from coastal areas.

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“This is a tsunami warning. this is not a drill. Please get out to higher ground,” said the announcer on KMXT public radio. “If you are on the flats, get up on one of the hills ... Just go high.” There were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The quake, initially measured at magnitude 8.2, hit around 250 km (160 miles) southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 25 km at 0931 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

“If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground.

Tsunami warnings mean that a tsu-

nami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring,” the Anchorage Office of Emergency Management said in a warning for Alaska and British Columbia. A tsunami watch for the entire U.S. west coast and Hawaii were issued.

“Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. If a tsunami is generated, it could reach Hawaii by 4:23 a.m. (1423 GMT) at the earliest, it added.

Parts of Alaska and the west coast Canada have been issued with a tsunami warning and a tsunami watch is in place for the entirety of the the US west coast, includ-

ing California and Oregon, part of Washington state and Hawaii, with “hazardous tsunami waves” possible within the next three hours.

Among the major cities on tsunami watch are Anchorage and Juneau in Alaska, Canada’s British Columbia and Vancouver, and Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the US.

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Rabies vaccination coverage reaches 87.56 percent

Certainly this achievement can be attained due to active cooperation of Denpasar communities in providing vaccines to their pet dog. This was conveyed by the Head of Denpasar Agriculture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra. “This achievement is certainly the result of good cooperation of responsive communities, and the team that surely always provides dissemination related to the danger of rabies,” he said.

Rabies is known to the public as a ‘crazy dog disease’ which is a zoonotic disease caused by infectious virus and can cause death. Until now, this rabies disease has no medication. The animal belonging to rabies carrier include dog, cat, and monkey where they can

transmit the virus through the saliva of animal with an intermediate of bite or wound contact.

Furthermore, the Head of the Denpasar Agriculture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra, delivered that rabies virus infection can cause death as attacking the central nervous system. “People should be educated on this matter, especially about the vaccine and the action needing to be done. Fortunately, in Denpasar the city officials and the community can work together to handle this,” he said.

Actually, the transmission of this virus is very preventable and Denpasar municipality through the Agriculture Agency always disseminates this information in order to increase public awareness by routinely conducting vaccination for pet dogs or the dogs tied or put into cage, stop abandoning dogs in the streets, and report immediately to the officer when to find animals infected or indicated to rabies carrier in order to avoid the bites.

He hoped that in the future the community can always synergize and continue to actively report as well as make joint efforts to prevent rabies disease. (kmb12)

Dog vaccination is carried out to prevent the spread of rabies

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New Director of Sales Appointed at Harper Kuta Bali

Denpasar attains zero rabies case DENPASAR - Throughout the year 2017, Denpasar city is free from positive cases of rabies (zero case). This happened because the vaccination program implemented by the Agriculture Agency of Denpasar already ran very well with the achievement of rabies vaccination coverage of 87.56 percent of 87.992 populations of rabies carrier animal (HPR).

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The students of SMPN 5 Denpasar in the class.

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Bali still haunted by school dropout rate

Provincial govt proposes revision of National Education Law

DENPASAR - So far, dropout rate still haunts Bali, especially in secondary education, although the percentage is small and tends to decrease. A number of factors caused the dropout rates to remain on the Island of the Gods. They range from economic problems to difficult access to schools due to geographical factors.

“There are still students dropping out of schools. From year to year, the number tends to decline, but still exists despite the existence of school operating fund (BOS) and assistance fund from provincial government,” said the Head of Bali Education Agency, Tia Kusuma Wardhani, in Education Workshop at Wiswa Sabha of Bali governor’s office on Monday (Jan. 22).

Based on the latest data of the academic year 2015/2016, continued TIA, at elementary level there are 247 children quitting school. In junior high school, it is recorded to reach 217 children as well as 441 children in high school. She said the dropout rate in secondary education remains high mainly due to economic factors. In other words, Bali remains to have very-very poor families.

“In addition, parents still have low understanding on the importance of education so that school-aged children have started working,” she added. TIA revealed that less harmonious family relationships also affect the dropout rate. Similarly, this condition is triggered by early marriage due to influence of social media and online games as well as geographical constraints.

Meanwhile, Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, said that Bali needs to start e-learning to open access to cheaper and faster learning that is accommodating

more students. Especially in high school or vocational school, the number of students tends to be less when compared to elementary or junior high school students.

The data at the Bali Education Agency in 2017, elementary school students amounted to 399,224 people, while the number of students in junior high school reaches 194,687 people as well as 86,466 people in high school and 96,684 people in vocational school. If the number of high school and vocational school students is added, the number is still lower than the number of junior high school students.

“Many people cannot enjoy the education. They have dropped out at elementary school. So, the number in junior high school will increasingly reduce, let alone in college because everything is expensive and far. People have to work and so forth. This should be cut with a different education system, namely e-learning,” he said.

According to Pastika, the online education system requires political policy. In this case, he wanted a revision to the Law No.20/2003 on National Education System. The amendment of the law has something to do with legal instrument and creation of competitiveness considering that education for all people without exception is one of the ways to eradicate poverty.

“The law has been 15 years old.

At that time, probably the development of technology has not been like the current one. Our children are not like the current generation.

In 2003, the generation born in 2000 was just 3 years old. Now, they have been already 18 years old. Apparently, it must be changed and adjusted to the development of the world if we want to compete,” he said. (kmb32)

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Harper Kuta Bali is proud to announce and welcome Monik R. Artajaya as the new Director of Sales. Monik will be responsible for sales team leadership, driving revenue, and sales execution.

Monik is a well-known figure in hospitality industry, especially on sales field with 11+ years of experience, beginning the first two years of her career as a Sales Executive at Mentari Sanur Hotel and Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort and Spa. Her career was mostly spent as a Sales Manager at several hotels in Bali, such as Aston Denpasar Hotel and Convention Centre, Annora Villas Seminyak, Santika Hotel Kuta, and Double Six Luxury Hotel Seminyak.

“I am super delighted to join the great team of Harper Kuta Bali Hotel, a member of Archipelago International Indonesia. As its tagline, Live Extraordinarily, I am ready to lead my core team to be a great team in order to achieve sales target.” said Monik R. Artajaya, Director of Sales of Harper Kuta Bali.

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Schneider Electric says bug in its technology exploited in hack

MIAMI BEACH - Schneider Electric SE said on Thursday that hackers had exploited a flaw in its technology in a watershed incident discovered last month that halted operations at an undisclosed industrial facility.

News of the breach surfaced on Dec. 14, when cyber security firms disclosed that hackers, likely working for a nation state, had invaded one of Schneider’s Triconex safety systems. Neither Schneider nor cyber experts have identified the target.

Schneider initially told customers it believed the hack did not exploit a bug in the Triconex system. The system is used in nuclear facilities, oil and gas plants, mining, water treatment facilities and other plants to safely shut down industrial processes when hazardous conditions are detected. It is the first reported cyber attack on this type of system.

While the target’s identity is unknown, one cyber security firm, Dragos, has said it occurred in the Middle East. Others have speculated it was in Saudi Arabia.

Cyber experts have called it a watershed incident because it demonstrates how hackers might cause physical damage to a plant, or even kill people, by sabotaging safety systems before attacking industrial plants.

France-based Schneider said in a customer advisory released on Thursday that hackers had exploited a pre-

viously unknown vulnerability in an older version of the Triconex firmware that allowed attackers to install a remote-access Trojan as “part of a complex malware infection scenario.”

The advisory urged customers to follow previously recommended protocols for securing Triconex systems, which it said would have blocked the attack.

The malware is capable of scanning and mapping an industrial network to provide reconnaissance and can also give hackers remote control over those systems, the advisory says.

Schneider said it was developing tools to identify and remove the malware, which are expected to be released in February.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is also investigating the attack, according to Schneider. A DHS spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment.

Schneider’s Triconex technology is used globally.

DHS helps investigate attacks and vulnerabilities that have the potential to impact critical infrastructure, businesses and consumers in the United States.

The company plans to release a software update to fix the security bug, Schneider’s global cyber security architect, Paul Forney, said in an interview on the sidelines of the S4 security conference in Miami Beach, Florida. He declined to say when it would be available. (rtr)

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A man poses inside a server room at an IT company in this June 19, 2017 illustration photo.

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Being old, main gate of Langon Temple collapses

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The LegalFling app, which lets users set out which practices they are and are not comfortable with, records sexual consent in a legally binding agreement.

After #MeToo, phone app allows you to legally consent to sex LONDON - A Dutch startup is launching an app which will allow people to give legal consent to sex via their mobile in an initiative spurred by Sweden’s plans to bolster its rape law.

The LegalFling app, which lets users set out which practices they are and are not comfortable with, records sexual consent in a legally binding agreement.

“Sex should not only be fun, but also safe,” LegalFling creator Rick Schmitz, chief executive of tech company LegalThings, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation on Thursday.

“You’re not going to ask someone to sign a contract before sex - LegalFling is an easy way to clearly set and communicate rules and boundaries before having sex.”

The app’s creators said they came up with the idea as a practical response to Sweden’s proposal to introduce legislation requiring explicit consent for sexual contact later this year.

The launch - due in three weeks - comes amid heated public debate over issues around consent triggered by the #MeToo social media campaign against sexual harassment and assault which has seen a slew of allegations against Hollywood stars.

The app uses blockchain, the technology behind the cryptocurrency bitcoin, making it impos-

sible for anyone to tamper with the agreement.

Users can stipulate sexual dos and don’ts as well as rules on the use of condoms, disclosure of sexually transmitted diseases and the taking of photos and videos. The app allows both parties to agree on a penalty if footage is shared.

Acts of revenge porn if the relationship broke down would be a breach of contract and easy to take to court, the developers say.

The idea of such an app was ridiculed by actress Catherine Deneuve and other French women in a recent open letter which said the #MeToo campaign had gone too far and Sweden’s plans “bordered on ridiculous”..

“Next thing you know, two adults wanting to sleep together will have to specify beforehand, via an app ... which practices they do and don’t consent to,” they wrote, apparently unaware of LegalFling.

Other commentators have raised concerns about the ethics and workability of the app.

Writing on tech site Gizmodo, journalist Melanie Ehrenkranz said consent was not a “one-time checklist” but should occur continually throughout a sexual encounter and could also be withdrawn.

The LegalFling website states users can change their mind and withdraw consent through the app. (rtr)

GIANYAR — Residents were stunned by the collapse of the main gate into Langon Temple at Gianyar village on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 20). As a result of the incident, Bale Patok building measuring 3x3 meters at the temple venerated by the family of Gianyar Grand Palace also collapsed. No casualties were reported in the incident, while the losses were estimated to reach hundreds of millions of rupiahs.

Collapse of the main gate with the height of five meters occurred on Saturday afternoon around 17:00. This incident is suspected to occur due to old age as was built in 1917. Aggravated with the flush of heavy rain these days, foundation of this old building was unable to withstand the burden.

“Yesterday, the rain was quite heavy from 10:00. Until Saturday afternoon, it just subsided.

Well, when the rain subsided the main gate collapsed,” said Dewa Mangku Langon when met at his residence on Monday (Jan. 22).

He said the main gate at the temple venerated by Regent Gianyar, A.A. Gde Agung Bharata, has long been damaged, leaning towards the north. As a result, the entrance into the building cannot be opened properly. “When there is prayer or piodalan, we must use the west door. The main gate has been long not in use for fear when passing,” he explained.

The incidence on the collapse of the main gate toward the northern side toppled over the Bale Patok located about 2.5 meters away. Dewa Mangku Langon also admitted to receive information if the temple area will be renovated but he did not know for sure when it can be realized. “As the information received, there will be a renovation, but I do not know when it will be as it is handled by the palace,” he explained.

After the collapse, a number of officers looked to clean up because the materials are quite a lot. Dewa

Mangku Langon revealed that condition of the temple in general is apprehensive, especially the compound wall getting to be wavy.

“The adhesive material was still using soil. In the eastern part of the temple, the sand stone of the wall started to fall out,” he explained.

Meanwhile, related to the history of Langon Temple, Dewa Mangku Langon told based on the narrative of the elders. Originally, the Langon Temple was a Paibon Temple or clan temple. “Only those who have been crowned as the king are enthroned at this temple,” he explained.

It can be seen from the number of major shrines in the temple amounting to six units. In Gianyar itself, a total of eight kings have been crowned until December 22, 1896. The last king named Dewa Gde Raka (Dewa Manggis VIII).

“At this temple is enthroned the King of Gianyar II, III, IV, V, VIII and VIII. Meanwhile, the King of Gianyar I and VI are enthroned at Penataran Agung Beng Temple,” he explained.

Dewa Mangku Langon told that long time ago, Gianyar Kingdom headquartered at Beng. For one and another reason, there was an expansion of about 200 meters to the south of the palace. After that, this palace was called Griya Anyar and in the long run became Gianyar Palace.

Well, the Langon Temple itself had suffered severe damages so that it was flat to the ground approximately in 1917. “It happened due to hit by remarkable earthquake,” he said.

He described the earthquake destroyed all the buildings and collapsed on the ground, including the Langon Temple. After that, the temple was totally rehabilitated. “After 1917, as far as I can recall there is no total renovation, only repaired some parts to minor damages,” he said. (kmb35)

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A number of points in the Denpasar-Gilimanuk road section being prone to traffic accident were installed with warning banner.

Road section in Cekik forest prone to traffic accidents

Highway patrol installs warning banners

NEGARA — A number of points in the Denpasar-Gilimanuk road section being prone to traffic accident were installed with warning banner on Monday (Jan. 22). One of them is the road in the forest area of Cekik and Klatakan, Sumbersari. In addition to driver factor, the traffic accidents in this area also occur due to road conditions and natural factors.

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This incident is suspected to occur due to old age as was built in 1917.

Traffic accidents often occur along the 10 kilometers of national road to Cekik. Moreover, ahead of the last year’s Eid Al-Fitr this road section claimed up to eight fatalities and so did the other accidents frequently happened to motorcycles and trucks. To anticipate this, a number of efforts are attempted by police authorities.

One of them is the installation of warning banner by unit III of the Bali Police Highway Patrol. The banners with a striking color background are filled with warn-

ing notes for road users so as to be cautious.

One of the banners carries an appeal if the road section in the forest area is frequently crossed by wild animals and fallen trees often occur as well. So, all the road users are asked to be more careful. Other than being quiet and dark at night, the road section also often becomes a pathway of wild animals such as monkeys, deer and others.

Chief of Unit III of the Bali Police Highway Patrol at Gilimanuk, Ketut Suryawan, said amid the installation of the banners that along the road section of 10 kilometers of coming in and out of Gilimanuk is indeed prone to traffic accidents. He hoped the installation of the warning banners at the vulnerable points to traffic accidents could be a warning to road users in order that they can be more careful.

Besides, he also hoped that even though the road section is often quiet, all the road users will not mutually be overtaking and speeding. (kmb26)

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Looted cash, gold helps Islamic State recruit in Philippines

Emerged in 1965, sales target people in transmigration areas TEDUNG or ritual umbrella craft at Paksebali village, Dawan, Klungkung, still survives. Its existence has been able to improve the people’s economy and employment for a number of unemployed residents. The business emerging around 1965 does not only meet the market demand within the region, but also targets transmigration areas.

When entering Paksebali village, the row of tedung looks to fill in the roadside shops. It is a ritual paraphernalia in the form of umbrella intended for customary ceremonies.

It offers various colors like red, white, yellow and white. In one of the warehouses, a resident is seen busy. He is Anak Agung Gde Oka. This long-haired man was drilling wood with modern equipment carefully and meticulously. It is the activity carried out every day as a part of making tedung. His expertise to make the craft was obtained directly from his parents taught since his childhood. “I have been familiar with the making of tedung since my childhood as taught by my parents,” he explained on Monday (Jan. 22).

In his warehouse of measuring about 4x6 meters seems to be overflowed with finished tedung with different length. There are also hundreds of wooden sticks used as the pole. Wrapped in brass with patra ornamental style, it gives a wonderful impression. Some of them have been ordered. “The order givers are from Klungkung, Gianyar and Badung,” he said.

Interestingly, the results of his work are not only sold in the local area. He also targets the transmi-

gration destinations of the Hindus outside Bali such as Sulawesi and Lampung. The delivery is made every three months. Ahead of big feast days, the delivery takes place earlier. “In once delivery, the item can reach a hundred pieces. There is also delivery to Lombok,” said this man from Satria Kawan hamlet.

Existence of this business has a positive impact on the community.

It can absorb unemployed people.

Therefor, they can get fixed income every month. “My business alone absorbs about 25 people, not to mention elsewhere,” he said.

Seeing the development from year to year, tedung production tends to be easier because the touch of modern equipment has started to be used. In contrast to the 1980s, it remained manual. The order of tens of pieces was difficult to meet in relatively short time. “Now, many modern tools are used so the production can run faster,” he said.

The current chaotic economic condition also has an impact on the sales of its products. It tends to be getting sluggish. It only reaches around 250 pieces each month unlike in the normal situation reaching 500 pieces. “The cheapest price is

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Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on January 23, 2018, shows the area surrounding Mt. Kusatsushirane (top, L) in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, which erupted on the same day.

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The business emerging around 1965 does not only meet the market demand within the region, but also targets transmigration areas.

IDR 30,000 and the most expensive is IDR 1 million each depending on the design and materials,” he added.

Another craftsman, Anak Agung Aji Raka, said the business has emerged since 1965. Initially, it was only cultivated by people of Satria Kawan and Satria Kangin.

Gradually, it expanded to Pakel

hamlet, Sampalan Tengah. “Now, there are hundreds of people making this craft. In the past, it was only a few and the order was quite a lot, especially before holidays,” he explained.

Due to more intense competition, the artisans continue to innovate in creating products. The

materials used should really have good quality. In addition to tedung, local people also make ider-ider and saput saka. The sales have targeted some markets in Gianyar and Denpasar. “During holiday season, we can sell up to 500 pieces. This craft is pursued by quite a lot of people,” he concluded. (sos)

Restaurant on Geger Beach eroded by rainwater MANGUPURA - A restaurant building was eroded again and collapsed as being crashed by rainwater overflowing on Sunday (Jan. 21). Aside from the restaurant building, the art shop and stall buildings were also eroded by rainwater.

According to Ketut Sabrina, the owner of the restaurant, when met at the location, the incident occurred around 09:00 last week.

Sabrina, who happened to be around the location, mentioned that it was raining heavily. The intensity of rainwater was so great plus the burst of water from the river overflowing onto the road to the waist-high of adults. The overflowing water caused the land to get

eroded by water and knocked down a number of buildings. “Rainwater and river water overflowed onto the road and eroded the land near the restaurant,” he said.

Sabrina said the restaurant founded 5 years ago has collapsed twice due to eroded by water. The first incident occurred around the New Year 2018. As a result, he should repair the damaged building. He just planned to install roof tiles on Sunday (Jan. 21), suddenly it was washed away again. Fortunately, there was no laborer working during the incident. “Because it was still raining heavily, the laborers did not work. Previously around three weeks ago, it also collapsed. Now, when being repaired

it collapsed again,” he concluded.

For losses due to the incident, Sabrina mentioned it approximately reached IDR 100 million including the repair materials.

In the meantime, due to the first incident, the losses reached IDR 300 million.

Division Head of Natural Resource at the Badung Public Works Agency, A.A. Gde Dalem, when confirmed justified that drain leading to the river along the road to Sawangan will be repaired. This channel is worked on considering the conditions in the area often received flash flood from the upper areas.

In the past when the area was not widely build with settlement, certainly there was a lot of catch-

ment area. However, this time is different because the catchment area has reduced and rainwater to drain cannot run not smoothly to the sea.

“We have come down to the location along with hamlet chief and the local leaders. Finally, we plan the normalization of the river flow and the associated drainage,” he said.

To that end, he admitted to conduct a field study process first related to the condition of the location. Maximally it can be done in this 2018 budget amendment.

However, since it is usually urgent it can become a consideration. If the study can be done in the 2018 budget amendment, then the work can begin in 2019.

Meanwhile, when contacted

separately the Division Head of Emergency and Logistics of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Badung, Ni Nyoman Ermy Setiari, explained the damage caused by rain was found in three locations namely at Mumbul, Pecatu and Geger Beach. On the Geger Beach, the incident was indeed for the second time.

As the next measure, her agency together with relevant agencies will conduct checking to locations on the beach. The checking is meant to know what to do so such incident will not happen again. “It will get a special attention, and a careful planning should be drafted, so it will not continue and what needs to be done,” she added. (kmb23)

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Avalanche engulfs skiers after volcano erupts at resort, at least 12 hurt

TOKYO - At least 12 people were injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.

Six of those trapped were members of Japan’s Ground Self Defence Force (SDF) engaged in winter training manoeuvres, Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera said. All were rescued but most were injured, with several suffering fractures.

Japanese media reported that at least 12 people were injured, many apparently hit by volcanic rocks. Two were critically injured and three suffered serious injuries, national broadcaster NHK said.

One person was trapped in the avalanche for some time before being dug out by rescuers, who included SDF members.

Kusatsu-Shirane, a 2,160-metre (7,090 ft) volcano, erupted on Tuesday morning, the Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The agency warned that fur-

ther eruptions could not be ruled out and that rocks could be thrown as far as 2 km (1 mile) from the peak.

Video footage from the top of the resort’s gondola showed black rocks plummeting through the sky and snow billowing up as they struck the ground, followed by a curtain of black smoke.

“There was this huge boom, and a big plume of totally black smoke rose up,” one skier told NHK. “I had absolutely no idea what had happened.”

A photograph taken at the site and shown on NHK depicted a gondola with a shattered window.

At least several of the injuries were due to broken glass.

“Several other people appeared to be hurt by the stones, which appeared to be around 10 to 20 cm

in size,” another skier told NHK. The resort temporarily lost power, leaving a number of skiers suspended in gondolas for around half an hour until they resumed moving. Around 80 skiers were awaiting rescue at a hut at the top of the mountain.

It was unclear whether the avalanche was caused by the volcanic activity, but they occurred nearly simultaneously.

The warning level for the peak was raised to 3, meaning that people should not climb the mountain, the JMA said.

Japan has 110 active volcanoes and monitors 47 of them around the clock. In September 2014, 63 people were killed on Mount Ontake, the worst volcanic disaster in Japan for nearly 90 years. (rtr)

MARAWI CITY - Islamist insurgents looted cash, gold and jewellery worth tens of millions of dollars when they occupied a southern Philippines town last year, treasure one of their leaders has used to recruit around 250 fighters for fresh attacks.

The military said Humam Abdul Najib escaped from Marawi City, which the militants had hoped to establish as a stronghold for Islamic State in Southeast Asia, before it was recaptured by the military in October after five months of ferocious battles and aerial bombardment.

Since then, Najib, also known as Abu Dar, has used the booty looted from bank vaults, shops and homes in Marawi to win over boys and young men in the impoverished southern province of Lanao del Sur, military officers in the area said. Hardened mercenaries are also joining, lured by the promise of money. As a result, Islamic State followers remain a potent threat in Southeast Asia even though hundreds of militants were killed in the battle for Marawi, the officers said.

“Definitely they haven’t abandoned their intent to create a caliphate in Southeast Asia,” Colonel Romeo Brawner, the deputy commander of Joint Task Force Marawi, told Reuters.

“That’s the overall objective, but in the meantime while they are still trying to recover and build up again - fighters and weapons - our estimate is they are going to launch terrorist attacks.”

On Saturday, militants wounded eight soldiers in two attacks in Lanao del Sur, Brawner said, the first such violence since the recapture of Marawi.

In the early days of the occupation of Marawi last May, as black-clad fighters burned churches, released prisoners and cut the power supply, other militants targeted banks and the homes of wealthy citizens, commandeering hostages to help with the plunder.

“It was in the first week. They divided us into three groups with seven people each,” said J.R. Montesa, a Christian construction worker who was captured by the militants.

Using explosives, the militants blew open the vaults of the city’s three main banks, Landbank, the Philippine National Bank and the Al Amanah Islamic Bank, Montesa told Reuters in a town near Marawi. They trucked away the booty, easily slipping out of Marawi because a security cordon was not fully in place.

They also raided jewellery stores, pawnshops and businesses. Landbank and Al Amanah did not respond to requests for comment. Philippine National said recovering losses because of the Marawi fighting was a concern, but did not give details.

The Islamic celebration of Ramadan was looming at the time the militants struck and banks, businesses and homes had more money than usual, said Marawi City police chief Ebra Moxsir. The Maranaos, the ethnic group that dominates the area around Marawi, are mostly Muslims.

“There was a lot of money inside the battle area,” he told Reuters. “Maranaos keep millions of pesos in safety vaults in their homes. Gold, also.

It is a tradition of the Maranao to give gifts of money (during Ramadan).”

Montesa said vans they loaded with the spoils of the raids were “overflowing”, with money, gold and other valuables stuffed into every crevice of the vehicles.

“They were saying it was a gift from Allah. They would say ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is greatest) while we were stealing.” (rtr)

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A view of the damaged facade of Marawi’s Grand Mosque, which was used as a hideout by Islamic State militants during the five-month siege in Marawi, Philippines January 13, 2018. Picture taken January 13, 2018.

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Traditional Games, an Application of Hindu Teachings

Traditional games look very simple. They always dwell on nature and get very close to the habits existing in the local social environment.

This type of game seems to have no limit because almost all places can be used as a playground. This ancient game has many benefits such as learning sportsmanship, honesty, discipline and

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U.S., Britain led surprise fall in global FDI last year, UN data shows

GENEVA - Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 16 percent in 2017 to an estimated $1.52 trillion, a surprise downturn led by steep reversals in Britain and the United States, United Nations data showed on Monday.

FDI, which largely comprises cross-border mergers and acquisitions and investment in start-up projects abroad, is a bellwether of globalisation and a potential sign of growth of corporate supply chains and future trade ties.

But it can also go into reverse as companies pull investments out of foreign projects or repatriate earnings.

“We had called a modest recovery in 2017, but it was not the case.

It declined by 16 percent, a big

decline,” James Zhan, investment chief at UNCTAD, the U.N.’s trade and development agency told a news conference.

“This is in striking contrast with the other macroeconomic variables such as global GDP and trade growth, which saw substantial improvements in 2017.” FDI going into the United States fell by a third to $310 billion.

Flows into Britain, where there is business uncertainty about the future because of its decision to quit the European Union, shrank by 90 per-

cent to $19.4 billion. This did come against unprecedented investment in 2016 led by some mega-deals, however.

Overall flows into China rose by 8 percent to reach a record $144 billion, although Zhan said multinational firms had also restructured and made significant divestments in China, which would have reduced the total stock of net FDI in China.

The figures are preliminary but the overall trends are likely to be borne out in the final data, he said.

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Global FDI may recover to the 2016 level as the global economy grows, but there are geopolitical risks and uncertainty over policy, including the impact of U.S. tax reforms, Zhan said.

The net flow of FDI into the United States would be cut by remittances, such as Apple’s announcement last week that it would repatriate $38 billion, but it should also be boosted by investment attracted by U.S. tax cuts, he said.

The UNCTAD figures also showed announcements of new for-

eign-owned “greenfield” projects in developing countries appeared to have slumped in 2017, retreating from a bumper 2016.

Investors may have held back, anticipating a rise in U.S. interest rates, and longer-term trends may be at work.

“The world economy is transforming into the digital era,” Zhan said. “Foreign investment becomes asset lighter, and in terms of numbers also smaller.”

Manufacturing companies were also increasingly leasing their equipment rather than buying it, so it does not show up as FDI, Zhan said.(rtr)

Traditional games look very simple. They always dwell on nature and get very close to the habits existing in the local social environment.

This type of game seems to have no limit because almost all places can be used as a playground. This ancient game has many benefits such as learning sportsmanship, honesty, discipline and respect.

These values ??thrive because they always make dissemination to friends in the environment becoming their natural playground. Accepting defeat and recognizing the opponent’s victory in the game is an example of a sportsmanlike attitude.

In addition to training physical endurance, the traditional games are also to hone the intelligence because when playing the children must be able to set the strategy.

Rector of the State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) Denpasar, Prof.

Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, said that traditional games in Bali can become a medium for dissemination.

In the games, they will always invite others as a reflection of cooperation. “In the game, there is a lesson for mutual respect and apologies if something goes wrong and rewards when someone wins,” he said.

The games also have very positive influence because it forces the children to be creative as they also demand higher creativity. Such activity can also increase self-confidence because there are elements to train communication. Children as players of the game become more

confident and democratic. “When determining a leader or punishment for the offending child, they do by agreement,” added Sudiana.

Besides, said this Chairman of Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali, traditional games are also part of the application of Hindu teachings such as philosophy (tattva), karmic law, tat tvam asi (You are that (God)) and Tri Kaya Parisudha. “When viewed from an educational perspective, people learn from nature. Meanwhile, if learning from cultural theories, people learn from others and the environment,” he explained. When playing, they always make others happy, in addition to make them

happy. In Sundaram’s teachings meaning beauty it will be able to make others happy and peaceful.

It is also the teaching of yadnya (sincere sacrifice). Peacefulness makes them not quarrel, fight but strengthen friendship.

Moreover, the teachings of Karmic law limit them from doing arbitrarily. They realize if doing wrong and doing not good, they will get punishment from friends according to mutual agreement. Therefore a child will not dare to hurt his friend.

Because, if he is hurt will also feel the same. It is in accordance with the teaching of tat tvam asi.

The real application of Hinduism is the Tri Kaya Parisuda teaching,

meaning think good, say good and do goodness. After performing the games, they uphold the values ??of honesty, though not told before.

“It happens due to the influence of creative culture of children’s minds, especially through religious teaching,” he added.

According to Prof. Sudiana, traditional games in Bali are inspired by the teachings of Hinduism interpreted innocently by children.

The games can be inspired by ritual activities, and so can the games into activity. For example, a ritual activity of sesuwunan (sanctified effigies) can then become a game such as in the mebarong-barongan (baronglike game), and mengunying-ngun-

yingan. On the contrary, a game can become a ritual procession, like the making of barong bangkung (boar) that can become sesuwunan because it passes through trance process.

Nevertheless, playing traditional games is not a form of offering, but an activity to fulfill the desire to interact with other children, relieve stress and saturation as well as grow creativity. More importantly, children can learn in their own environment. “Children of the past made the natural surroundings into a medium of their game. Certainly it is from the results of their creativity, not consumptive like many children do in the current era,” he explained. (kmb)

Rudat Art Remains to Survive in Karangasem

The art of Rudat is still preserved and passed down for generations at Saren Jawa village, Budakeling, Karangasem. This art is danced at various celebrations, such as weddings and Mauludan fest. A coach of Rudat at the (MI) Nurulhidayah Islamic Elementary School from Saren Jawa, Komang Samsuhari, said that he is often invited to make The art of Rudat is still pre-

served and passed down for generations at Saren Jawa village, Budakeling, Karangasem. This art is danced at various celebrations, such as weddings and Mauludan fest. A coach of Rudat at the (MI) Nurulhidayah Islamic Elementary School from Saren Jawa, Komang Samsuhari, said that he is often invited to make performance at wedding events. According to

Samsuhari, who is also a principal at the local MI, he specially trains children. In the meantime, the adult Rudat art troupe consisting of high school students is also taught by his father H. Ahmad Astari, who is also the hamlet chief of Saren Jawa.

He said that there are only three Rudat arts in Karangasem. Other than at Saren Jawa, this art also exists at Islamic kampongs like the

Sindu, Sidemen. The Rudat dance at Saren Jawa and Sindu shows a similarity. “Perhaps the Muslims of Saren Jawa and Sindu originate of the same region, equally from Java.

While that of Kecicang originates from Sasak, Lombok,” he said.

Aside from Rudat dance, there is also Burdah art. According to Samsuhari, it is the only one in Karangasem. Burdah contains the

praise to the Prophets. “We always preserve the arts and customs. So far, the residents at our village remain to use Balinese first name like Wayan, Nengah, Made or Ketut,” he said. On Thursday (Apr. 14), the Rudat and Burdah dance were presented by MI students in a series of the launching of the family planning kampong at Saren Jawa. (kmb)

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Weah sworn in as Liberian president, vows to end corruption

MONROVIA - George Weah, the former international soccer star who won the presidency of Liberia last month, promised a crackdown on endemic corruption as he was sworn in on Monday in the country’s first peaceful change of power in seven decades.

Thousands of exuberant supporters and regional presidents and dignitaries crammed into a stadium in the capital, Monrovia, to watch as Weah, who rose from the city’s slums to become one of Africa’s greatest footballers, took the oath of office.

As a former AC Milan and Paris St Germain striker and 1995 world player of the year, “King George,” as his fans call him, was no stranger to having crowds cheer him on in packed stadiums.

But he noted the huge hurdles ahead as he succeeded Nobel Peace Prize winner Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

“It will be my task to lead this nation from division to unity. I will not let you down,” Weah told the crowd.

Weah, 51, rode to a landslide run-off victory last month on the back of heavy support from young people and the poor.

Making his speech in flowing white African robes, he promised to deliver on his key campaign promises, especially tackling the malfeasance that his predeces-

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sor is widely seen as having failed to address during her 12 years in office.

“It is my belief that the most effective way to directly impact the poor, and to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor is to make sure that public resources do not end up in the pockets of government officials,” he said.

Founded by freed American slaves, Liberia is Africa’s oldest modern republic. But it has been plagued by years of unrest and bloodshed, including two civil wars that were notorious for their brutality and use of child soldiers.

Johnson Sirleaf, who was constitutionally barred from running again, was credited with shoring up peace but criticised for failing to tackle graft or do much to lift Liberians out of poverty.

In a nod to his opponents, Weah sought to turn the page on what was a bitter election battle, delayed for months by legal wrangling but which did not descend into bloodshed despite hot tempers on all sides.

“We must not allow political loyalties prevent us from collaborating in the national interest,” he said.

“Blood should never be the price tag for democracy. ... This transition was achieved by ... (the) democratic will of the Liberian people.” (rtr)

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Indonesian shipbuilder expects to build seven missile boats this year REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Haitian National Police officer fights with a protester who grabbed a fence of a police cordon during a protest against reported comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about Haiti, in the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 22, 2018.

Haitians stage protest, mock Trump over “shithole” comments PORT-AU-PRINCE - About two thousand people took to the streets of Haiti’s capital on Monday to protest comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump about the nation being a “shithole” country, which caused uproar in the world’s first independent black republic.

Trump denied using the word to describe Haiti and African countries during a meeting on immigration earlier this month, but his account was contradicted by others, including Democratic Senator Richard Durbin, who attended the talks.

The reports provoked widespread outrage and fierce criticism globally, and the Haitian demonstrators participating in the first major street protest in the Caribbean nation since Trump’s alleged remarks pilloried the U.S. president.

“Trump is a vulgar racist, and a racist is a very poor-minded person,” said Marvel Joseph, holding a Haitian flag. “We don’t feel any resentment against the American people, who we know largely disapprove of Trump’s behavior in the White House.”

Protesters brandished posters of Donald Trump sporting an anus where his mouth was supposed to be, and other caricatures of the president

making reference to the body part.

Trump denied being a racist after the controversy broke.

Prominent in the protest were opposition groups critical of President Jovenel Moise, whom they accuse of failing to do enough personally to condemn Trump over the reported comments. Moise too was criticized during the protest.

“Jovenel Moise should step down because he is part of the reason why Trump believes he is allowed to trash talk the country,” said Stephane Cambry, a supporter of the opposition Pitit Dessalines Party.

Haiti’s government condemned the remarks attributed to Trump, as did the Haitian ambassador in Washington.

The demonstration was supposed to end outside the U.S. embassy where organizers planned to make a statement, but they were prevented from accessing the immediate perimeter of the building to avoid potential clashes, police officials said.

Trump’s reported comments were roundly condemned in Haiti, though some people declined to participate in the protest arguing that it was a partisan, opposition-sponsored event.

The demonstration unfolded without any major incidents. (rtr)

Tsunami warning...

destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicentre,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.Japan’s meteorological agency said it was monitoring the situation but did not issue a tsunami alert.Only four earthquakes with a greater magnitude have ever been recorded in the US, all of which were in Alaska and caused a tsunami. The most powerful came on 27 March 1964, when a 9.2 magnitude quake caused ground fissures, collapsed buildings and killed 139 people.

Japan’s meteorological agency said it was monitoring the situation but did not issue a tsunami alert. (rtr)

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People in Anchorage have reported feeling the quake, despite being hundreds of miles away. And in Kodiak, one of seven communities on Kodiak Island, schools are being used as shelters for people who have evacuated their homes.

Police there have told residents are to stay on higher ground and await further updates.

“Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be

JAKARTA - State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia has targeted to produce at least seven missile boats to meet national defense equipment and export to Southeast Asian and African countries this year.

PT PAL Indonesia`s President Director Budiman Saleh said here on Monday the number of warships to be produced in 2018 increased compared to that of the previous two years.

“Our target for this year is to build four 60 meterlong missile ships ordered by the Indonesian Navy.

We expect to export two missile boats to Malaysia, one missile boat to Thailand and several missile boats to African countries,” Budiman said.

The production of the 60-meter missile boats is the second of its kind ordered by the Indonesian Navy after PT PAL has completed three missile ships and delivered to the institution.

In addition to missile boats, PT PAL also manufactures missile destroyer ship and landing platform deck (LPD) for national marine defense equipment.

“With regard to exports, we have penetrated the Southeast Asian market including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, and the African market including Senegal, Congo, Guinea Bissau and Burkina Faso,” he said.

Budiman, along with several directors of PT PAL met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla here on Monday to discuss the development of Indonesian ship industry and plans to provide training to young Indonesians.

“We also talk about vocational program, which is one of the government`s big programs for about 1,500 Indonesian youths across the country,” he said. (rtr)

President Jokowi gives directives to military, police leadership

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) gave directives to top officials of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) at the TNI Headquarters, Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.

President Jokowi spoke during a routine leadership meeting of the TNI and Polri.

The head of state was accompanied by Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto, National Police Chief Tito Karnavian, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Chief of the Presidential Staff Moeldoko.

The leadership meeting was themed “Based on Synergy, Solidity, and Professionalism, TNI and Polri Are Ready to Safeguard Simultaneous Regional Head Elections 2018 and General Elections 2019 To Guarantee National Development Sustainability.”

Tjahjanto, in his opening remarks, noted that the leadership meeting was attended by 359 high-ranking officials comprising 180 from the TNI and 179 from Polri. (ant)

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Office workers leave a building following an earthquake in Jakarta, Indonesia January 23, 2018.

Indonesian office workers flee as quake shakes capital

JAKARTA - Office workers fled high-rise buildings in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday after a strong earthquake shook the city, but there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries.

The relatively shallow quake of magnitude 6 struck off the island of Java, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and authorities ruled out the risk of a tsunami.

Many people ran along the streets of downtown Jakarta, pointing at the buildings above them, witnesses said. Metro TV showed patients being evacuated from a hospital.

The quake struck about 104 km (64.62 miles) west of the city of Sukabumi, at a depth of 33 km (21 miles).

Jakarta is about 100 km (62 miles) away.

“We felt the earthquake for three to five minutes,” said Rudy Togatorop, 35, who works at the Chilean embassy.

“I was just sitting down, then I felt the building swaying. The emergency stairs were very narrow. I was worried if something would happen.”

Indonesia is regularly hit by earthquakes in one of the world’s most quakeprone regions. In 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries, including more than 120,000

in Indonesia.

In December, a quake of 6.5 magnitude killed at least three people when it hit Java, Indonesia’s most densely populated island, at a depth of 92 km (57 miles), and buildings in Jakarta swayed for several seconds. Tuesday’s quake was at a depth of 44 km (27 miles).

The World Bank reckons natural disasters cost Indonesia 0.3 percent of its GDP annually, but a 2015 report on disaster risk management prepared by Indonesia’s government said a major earthquake, occurring once every 250 years, could cause losses in excess of $30 billion, or 3 percent of GDP. (rtr)

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Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel

SEMARAPURA - Pura Dasar is a temple whose former glory makes it an interesting tourist attraction for those who would like to learn about Bali’s history.

This temple is located in Gelgel Village, Klungkung. It is not typically a tourist attraction but used as solely a place of worship.

Around 300 years ago when Gelgel was home to the Royal Palace, the temple drew devout locals from all of Bali. The royal family members also worshipped at the temple, something that goes to show the popularity of the temple grounds.

Just like the ‘Mother Temple’, this temple is an ancestral centre of worship. The best thing about visiting this temple is that it is open to all worshippers regardless of social status. There are a number of festivals held at this temple, generally in the months of March and October.

During these festivals, the temple comes alive with vibrant sights and sounds which will be a great experience for travellers during this time.

This temple is free to enter, although donations are gratefully accepted. Visitors must also ensure TABANAN that they wear -a Telaga sarong Tunjung to cover Dam at Telaga Tunjung kneeslocated and ankles and make sure village, Kerambitan, that shoulders andTabanan, midriffsdoes are not only serve as a place to control covered. water distribution for paddy field irrigation, but also as tourist destination. The green and beautiful dam area is often used as a place to take selfie by young people. Water of the dam and local green area are used as the background.

Located about 20 km west of Tabanan town and about 40 km from Denpasar, it has a view that is no less interesting. Tourists can see the view from the top of the hill because a terrace was built above the hill. Well, on top of the hills is an appropriate place of taking selfie that the offers the background of

Pura Dasar Buana History Mpu Ghana is known as Brahmana which has an important role in the development of Hinduism in Bali. He is one of the Panca Tirtra consists of Mpu Gnijaya, Mpu Semeru (Mahameru), Mpu Ghana, Mpu Kuturan and Mpu Bradah (Pradah).

Mpu Ghana came to Bali in 922 Isaka or 1000 AD, during the reign of King Udayana Warmadewa and Gunapriya Dharmapatni on 910 933 Isaka (988 - 1011 AD). Mpu Ghana adopts Ghanapatya teachings and Sukla Brahmacari.

Subsequently in 1189 Isaka (1267 AD), the Mpu Dwijaksara builds a shrine at the site of parahyangan of Mpu Ghana. In the reign of Sri Soma Kepakisan at Isaka 1302 (1380 AD), the shrine become the palace temple by the name of Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel.

Followed by the construction of shrines of the Tri Residents (Satrya Dalem, Pasek and Pande).

Then in 1411 Isaka (1489 AD), Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali, and built the Padma Tiga temple in this complex temple as the shrine of Dang Hyang Nirarta descendants, the residents of Brahmana. the dam like a vast lake.

Telaga Tunjung Dam is also comUNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL monly advantage to in bethe fishing Thetaken temple is located vilground.

People choose on lage of Gelgel, District aofplace Klungthe dam sides as they try to train patience with fishing activities. Fishing lovers consisting of children, teenagers and adults usually hung out at this place. “Almost every day, this place is visited by fishing lovers,” said Sadia, one of the fishing lovers usually hanging out here.

As a new tourist attraction, Telaga Tunjung Dam area is also equipped with small stalls selling drinks and snacks. This attraction is usually visited by many people on Sunday and holidays like Galungan and Kuningan, New Year, Ngembak Geni after Nyepi. (kmb)

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The complex temple was built in a beautiful and wide area, on the edge of the main road Gelgel-Jumpai.

This temple has a unique architectural style found in the “Kori Agung” and the entrance gate or “Candi Bentar”, a beauty of the ancient architectural style.

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This complex temple has three main parts or Tri Mandala composed of Nista Mandala, Madya Mandala and Utama Mandala. At the Nista Mandala there are huge banyan trees that flank the walkway and gave the spiritual nuances.

Entering Madya Mandala, visitors can see Pelinggih Bale Agung

and several other shrines. Furthermore, in the part of Utama Mandala there are several shrines such as Meru Tumpang Solas (11 level of roof overlapping), Meru Tumpang Telu (3 level of roof overlapping), Padma Tiga, etc.

Every citizen or “soroh” has its own shrine like Meru Tumpang Solas as the shrine of Satrya Dalem descendants, Meru Tumpang Telu as the shrine of Mpu Gnijaya which lowers the Pasek, and Meru Tumpang Telu as the shrine of Pande.

This third shrines are revered by the Tri Warga or Residents (Satrya Dalem, Pasek and Pande).

Then, after the arrival of Dang Hyang Nirartha to Bali, it was built as a shrine Padma Tiga as the shrine of Brahmana descendants. Furthermore, the temple become the shrine of Catur Warga or Residents consists of Satrya Dalem, Pasek, Pande and Brahmana. (net)

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Americans Goepper, Top USA Gymnastics Kenworthy qualify board members bow to for Pyeongchang resignation demands

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN - in the second men’s competition CALIFORNIA - ThreeNick USA Gymnastics members resigned U.S. men’s slopestyle skiers of the day,board which U.S. officials on Monday, bowing to demands a shake-up sport’s Goepper and Gus Kenworthy will forwere using atasthethe finalgoverning slopeafter revelations that the long-time national event team doctor bothbody be returning to the Olympics style qualifying beforesexuthe abused of female some as young as 10 years old. nextally month afterdozens qualifying for theathletes, Games.

The resignations came day of stinging testimony team during competitions on during Sun- the fifth The 26-year-old silver medalistby of the sport’s biggest stars atin anfreestyle extendedskiing pre-sentencing hearing day some in Mammoth Mountain. in Sochi scored for the doctor, Larry Nassar, who pleaded guilty in November to 10 Goepper qualified during the 94.80. McEachran won with 96.40 of molesting femalewas gymnasts. firstcounts final of the day, which while Goepper was third with theevent, dozens of athletes and former athletes who testified also a Many World of Cup when he 93.20. said eighth they felt at and betrayed by USA for ignoring finished andangry no other Ameri“The lastGymnastics Olympics went by in complaints.

The young women accused the governing canstheir made the podium. a flash, a whirlwind,” saidbody Ken-of seeking to suppress their accounts in bid to avoid bad publicity about The 23-year-old’s second place worthy. the national program.last month finishes in Breckenridge “This time I want to soak up the theinannouncement of theexperience, resignations,really John Manly, and atAfter events Snowmass last be therea lawyer for it who represents 2012toOlympic McKaylathat Maroney and weekend were enough secure gold andmedalist make memories will last of Nassar’s other victims, asaid the change at the top was not himsome the spot. lifetime.” sweepingthe enough calledinon the The federation to changeteam, its position Goepper, bronzeand medallist U.S. women’s howthatduring it had the no duty to warn athletes about Nassar.

Sochi inaugural slopeever, was still to be decided after “Until that happens, this on moveSunday’s is simplycompetitions a public relations style competition, scored 88.20 with ploy Mag-to a sinking he said in a statement. his save second run onship,” Sunday in the gie Voisin the only athlete to have The event, board six announced the resignations chairman Paul Parilla, World Cup points behind previouslyofqualified. vice chairman Jay Binder and treasurer BitsyClaire Kelley,made who acomprise Canada’s Teal Harle.

Caroline strong REUTERS/Thomas Peter the gymnastics governing body’s executive leadership team. reSwiss teenager Andri Ragettli case to be added to the teamNo after Roger Federer of Switzerland shakes hands with Marton Fucsovics of Hungary after Federer placements were named. finished second with 92.60, while her third place finish on Sunday, won their match.

“WeEvan believe this step willwas allowwhich us to more effectively move forward Canada’s McEachran marked the 17-year-old’s implementing change within our USA Gymnastics thirdinon 91.40. firstorganization,” Olympic qualifying podium Chief Katy said in a statement.

“It felt Executive great to be ablePerry to say after she scored an 85.00 on the Gymnastics Executive I’m onLast theMarch, way USA to my second Chief first of her two Steve runs. Penny resigned his post.said A federation said departing board members Olympics,” Goepper.spokeswoman “It’s not She the finished behind Norway’s did not have something a lotany of comment.

23-year-olds Tiril Sjaastad Christiansen of But Manly said the resignations did notand go Sweden’s far enough and called can say.

Norway Jennie-Lee on the 18 on board members to step down, saying they were “It’s niceremaining to reminisce the last Burmansson.

REUTERS/Toru Hanai aware ofhave the federation’s the Nassar years and to it culminatemishandling Taylor of Lundquist alsoallegations. made her Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a press conference after losing his match against South fouralso He called on Congress to investigate the federation, U.S. Olyminto another games is great.” case to be named to the team Korea’s Chung Hyeon. pic Committeealso (USOC) andthe Michigan Nassar, Kenworthy made with State a fifthUniversity, place finishwhere in the World 54,with worked for years as afinish physician in event. a sports clinic. team a second place Cup (rtr) The USOC’s chief executive, Scott Blackmun said his organization has pressed USA Gymnastics to change its culture and leadership.

“New board leadership is necessary because the current leaders have been focused on establishing that they did nothing wrong,” Blackman said on Twitter. “USA Gymnastics needs to focus on supporting the brave survivors.” (rtr) MELBOURNE - Roger Federer was a strictly nocturnal beast throughout the first week of

Federer makes light of day shift to ease Djokovic reassess into lasttoeight options over elbow injury

the Australian Open but proved just as effective with the sun on his back as he sauntered into the quarter-finals for the 14th time on Monday.

The defending champion did not point late in the second set when he strength and weaknesses a little bit,” hethe said.way forward for his miss-hitsaid a forehand highhave into to thereassess require his dazzling best against MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic he would “He was not completely the unair, then defended three consecu80th-ranked Hungarian Marton injured elbow after it flared up again during his shock defeat by Chung Hyeon at the Australian Fucsovics his first match sched- tive Fucsovics smashes to win a known opponent that maybe people Open oninMonday. thought he was. uled during the day session but still bizarre rally.

“HeOpen hunghewith a long wasfirst the set biggest joke the of emerged a comfortable 6-4 wore 7-6(3)a the“This The 30-year-old Serb end one of the but said lian usedmetofor dominate, So itbeen was abeaten good match.” pointhad maybe have ever played,” time.

6-2 winner. sleeve on his playing apain compression beenI manageable. having

by Denis Federerin was in second cruise control later. didn’t After his earlier-than-usual arm throughout the tournament,finhis he said “I felt the“Thankfully level of painitwas not Istomin the roundina set but struck decisively the outcome of that second ish, number firstthe for36-year-old six months,world but after three decide that high that I need to stop the the yearfirst ago.

Fucsovics served That even wouldthough have been too much two said he might even bewins ableit set. relatively straightforward match, it was obvi- when Djokovic did not want at his4-5, conthe throttle enough to a joke, to be honest.” to make mostnotofwell a night off of was clearthe all was as he lost ously compromising my serve,” he squeezing dition to detract from the brilliance a set point converteda with a Federer to shot, drop especially a set and earn and take wifetoMirka 7-6(4) 7-5his 7-6(3) Chung.out for said.

“Thatisisyet a big of Chung who produced display not even face a break dinner.

He was shaking his arm during did against Chung, who returnspoint well, smash. reminiscent of the Serb at his best.

Fucsovics keptAmazing Federer honest in theof 25-year-old Fucsovics, wassetconsidering sunglasses the“Ifirst and grimaced at times against gets a lot balls back.”

“Amazing. perforsecondhe setsaid. and played hisapart in arrivedwhether in Melbourne without and a towel forusing the beach but, no, whoAsked when serving a re-modelled he would need the mance,” “He was better entertaining rallies to extend grand slam main draw victory the only thing is the racket strings aanother action. layoff, Djokovic said to he some player on the court tonight.

He 19-times name. are “It’s a bit tighter but it’s not crazy hot his not great.

Unfortunately, would sit down with his coaching the deserved to grand win. slam champion tiebreak.

Yet his unheralded opponent, to a“We today,” toldsix-times former chamit’s not Federer great,” the grand team. do play very similar. He Federer rifled a running to become onlyI have the pion Courier intold a knockabout slamJim champion reporters. bidding “I really don’t know. definitely has the game toforebe a passplayer, to earnwithout three seta points Hungarian man towith reach post-match chat of on the court.

“Kind of end first set it third to reassess everything my hand top-10 doubt. again finished the set him at theanet, grand slam team, quarter-final in and “It’s ahurting different rhythm playing ateam, started more. medical coaches and Obviously, I respect lot a smash. professional offered in the day and Inot to bed “So, yeah, hadgoing to deal withatit the everybody, scan era, it, see what an the with because he’s a hard worker, he’s The third set was all over 31 display thatsaid. belied his 3till a.m. out for dinner all-round theWe endmight of thegomatch. situation is like,” he disciplined, he’s a nice guy,in he’s as Federer the if it weeks did notI surprise tonight Mirka has left already record, “It’sbut frustrating, of course, “Lasteven couple played a minutes quiet. You can seeraced that into he cares slam quarter-final of --when she must havethat other plans!” you have much time and Federer. lot of tennis. Let’s see what’s hap- 52nd aboutgrand his career. his career, booking a last eighttoen“I practiced with him for a few Federer’s light mood matched you don’t heal properly. But it is pening inside.”

“I’m sure that he’s going get againstgood 19th seeded a row in Switzerland. the sunny what it is.”conditions and he was daysIt inwas Djokovic’s secondThat suc- counter some really results Czech in the Berdych. you know, his Tomas even reduced to gigglestreatment during oneat helped, Djokovic needed cessive early defeat knowing at the Austrafuture.” (rtr) (rtr)

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Victim Emma Ann Miller (C) speaks alongside her mother Leslie Miller (R) at the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar, (L) a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, inIBP/net LanGoepper sing, Michigan, U.S.,Nick January 22, 2018.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Frustrated Klopp sees Liverpool flop at Swansea

Liverpool’s poor first-half display against Premier League bottom side Swansea City left manager Juergen Klopp angry and frustrated as they lost 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Monday.

Klopp criticised his players for not sticking to their positions in the first half, allowing Swansea to score through defender Alfie Mawson five minutes before the break after a poor clearance by the club’s record signing Virgil van Dijk.

“We lost the game in the first half, not only because we conceded the goal ... but we didn’t keep the positions we wanted to be in. We wanted to do it differently, but it didn’t work out,” the German told

Sky Sports.

“We’re frustrated, of course, and I am frustrated and angry. That’s because it’s not necessary, what we did today,” he added after his fourth-placed side failed to widen the two-point gap over Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Champions League spots.

Liverpool, unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions, started a fourgame winning streak in the league by hammering the Swans 5-0 on Dec. 26 but that ended after a defensive performance by the home side that required hard work and a little luck.

“We cannot get the points back.

The boys did really well in the last few weeks, but that doesn’t help

us tonight. It still should feel really bad, and it feels bad,” the German added.

Klopp’s side dominated possession but with Swansea defending in numbers, the visitors had trouble finding a way through.

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino almost equalised just before the final whistle but his header came back off the post, and Adam Lallana’s shot on the rebound was deflected wide.

“The clearest chance we had was in the last second more or less - I don’t know how that happened, how the ball is not in. A point would have been for sure OK, but not what we wanted before the game,” Klopp said. (rtr)

Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez warms up before the match

United sign Sanchez from Arsenal in swap deal for Mkhitaryan

MANCHESTER - Manchester United signed Chile forward Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in a swap deal with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan after a protracted transfer saga finally ended on Monday.

The 29-year-old Sanchez, who was out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season, has joined the Old Trafford club after local rivals Manchester City had pulled out of the race.

British media reported that Sanchez, who will wear United’s iconic No. 7 shirt, has joined the club on a 4-1/2year deal, while Arsenal announced that Armenia captain Mkhitaryan, who turned 29 on Sunday, had signed a longterm contract.

Sanchez said: “I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world. The chance to play in this historic stadium and to work with Jose Mourinho was something I could not turn down.

“I am very proud to be the first Chilean player ever to play for United’s first team and I hope I can show our fans all around the world why the club wanted to bring me here.”

Sanchez missed Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday to have a medical in Manchester on Sunday.

He would have been available on a free transfer when his contract expired in four months’ time but once City baulked at the amount of money involved in a mid-season deal, United manager Mourinho urged his club to step in.

WORLD CLASS

“Alexis is one of the best attacking players in the world and he will complete our very young and talented group of attacking players,” said Mourinho.

“He will bring his ambition, drive and personality - qualities that make a Manchester United player and a player that makes the team stronger and the supporters proud of their club’s dimension and prestige.”

United are second in the domestic standings, 12 points behind Manchester City, and will hope Sanchez can help them cut the gap on their neighbours whilst also helping them progress in the Champions League, where they face Sevilla in the last 16.

Sanchez almost joined City at the end of the August transfer window but that deal fell through as Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was unable to sign a replacement in time.

He scored 80 goals in 166 appearances after the London club paid 35 million pounds ($48.83 million) for him in July 2014, and won the FA Cup in 2015 and 2017, scoring in both finals.

Missing out on the Champions League this season was a bitter disappointment, however, followed by another blow when Chile failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup finals.

A move to either of the Manchester clubs became a preferable option to signing a new contract. Arsenal wanted Mkhitaryan in exchange and he was delighted to join the London club.

‘COMPLETE PLAYER’

Mkhitaryan had an 18-month spell at Old Trafford in

which he made 39 league appearances but scored only five goals. He did score when United won last year’s Europa League final and will aim to help Arsenal progress from the last 32 in that competition.

“I’m very happy that we could finish this deal and I’m very happy to be here. It’s a dream come true because I’ve always dreamed of playing for Arsenal. Now that I’m here, I’ll do my best for this club to create history,” said Mkhitaryan.

Wenger, whose side are sixth but hope for a top four finish, added: “Henrikh is a very complete player. He creates chances, he defends well, he can absorb distances and he’s very committed as well. I must say he’s a player who has all the attributes.”

Mkhitaryan, who British media said had signed a 3-1/2 year contract at The Emirates, was a regular in United’s first XI at the start of this season but fell out of favour under Mourinho and had started only one of their past 13 league games.

He joined United on a four-year deal in July 2016 for an undisclosed fee from Borussia Dortmund, where he had become one of the most highly regarded attacking midfielders in Europe.

Before joining Dortmund in 2013, Mkhitaryan spent four years in Donetsk, Ukraine, first with Metalurh and later with Shakhtar, whom he helped win the Ukrainian league and cup double in three successive seasons between 2011 and 2013.

He continues to be the talisman of the Armenia team and is their all-time top scorer with 25 goals from 70 games. (rtr)

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp

Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

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Unconvincing Juve keep up the pressure on Napoli MILAN - Juventus moved back within a point of Serie A leaders Napoli with a 1-0 win at home to Genoa on Monday although it was hardly a convincing display from the defending champions.

Douglas Costa scored in the 16th minute, ending Genoa keeper Mattia Perin’s run of four successive clean sheets in the league, to keep his second-placed team on Napoli’s heels.

Napoli and Juve have each won their last five Serie A games, to reach 54 and 53 points respectively, with Lazio and Inter Milan now trailing the Turin side by 10 points.

Costa found Mario Mandzukic on the left and he wrong-footed the Genoa defence with a neat pass back to the Brazilian who was left unmarked to slip the ball past Perin from close range.

Genoa were penned into their half for most of the opening period although Diego Laxalt threatened with a long-range drive which fizzed over Wojciech Szczesny’s crossbar.

Juventus continued to dominate possession after halftime but could not to find the killer second goal.

Genoa grew in confidence and pushed forward near the end, causing rare panic in the Juve area before Giorgio Chiellini cleared the ball, but they never looked truly threatening. (rtr)

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Frustrated Klopp sees Liverpool flop at Swansea

Liverpool’s poor first-half display against Premier League bottom side Swansea City left manager Juergen Klopp angry and frustrated as they lost 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Monday.

Klopp criticised his players for not sticking to their positions in the first half, allowing Swansea to score through defender Alfie Mawson five minutes before the break after a poor clearance by the club’s record signing Virgil van Dijk.

“We lost the game in the first half, not only because we conceded the goal ... but we didn’t keep the positions we wanted to be in. We wanted to do it differently, but it didn’t work out,” the German told

Sky Sports.

“We’re frustrated, of course, and I am frustrated and angry. That’s because it’s not necessary, what we did today,” he added after his fourth-placed side failed to widen the two-point gap over Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Champions League spots.

Liverpool, unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions, started a fourgame winning streak in the league by hammering the Swans 5-0 on Dec. 26 but that ended after a defensive performance by the home side that required hard work and a little luck.

“We cannot get the points back.

The boys did really well in the last few weeks, but that doesn’t help

us tonight. It still should feel really bad, and it feels bad,” the German added.

Klopp’s side dominated possession but with Swansea defending in numbers, the visitors had trouble finding a way through.

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino almost equalised just before the final whistle but his header came back off the post, and Adam Lallana’s shot on the rebound was deflected wide.

“The clearest chance we had was in the last second more or less - I don’t know how that happened, how the ball is not in. A point would have been for sure OK, but not what we wanted before the game,” Klopp said. (rtr)

Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez warms up before the match

United sign Sanchez from Arsenal in swap deal for Mkhitaryan

MANCHESTER - Manchester United signed Chile forward Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in a swap deal with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan after a protracted transfer saga finally ended on Monday.

The 29-year-old Sanchez, who was out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season, has joined the Old Trafford club after local rivals Manchester City had pulled out of the race.

British media reported that Sanchez, who will wear United’s iconic No. 7 shirt, has joined the club on a 4-1/2year deal, while Arsenal announced that Armenia captain Mkhitaryan, who turned 29 on Sunday, had signed a longterm contract.

Sanchez said: “I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world. The chance to play in this historic stadium and to work with Jose Mourinho was something I could not turn down.

“I am very proud to be the first Chilean player ever to play for United’s first team and I hope I can show our fans all around the world why the club wanted to bring me here.”

Sanchez missed Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday to have a medical in Manchester on Sunday.

He would have been available on a free transfer when his contract expired in four months’ time but once City baulked at the amount of money involved in a mid-season deal, United manager Mourinho urged his club to step in.

WORLD CLASS

“Alexis is one of the best attacking players in the world and he will complete our very young and talented group of attacking players,” said Mourinho.

“He will bring his ambition, drive and personality - qualities that make a Manchester United player and a player that makes the team stronger and the supporters proud of their club’s dimension and prestige.”

United are second in the domestic standings, 12 points behind Manchester City, and will hope Sanchez can help them cut the gap on their neighbours whilst also helping them progress in the Champions League, where they face Sevilla in the last 16.

Sanchez almost joined City at the end of the August transfer window but that deal fell through as Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was unable to sign a replacement in time.

He scored 80 goals in 166 appearances after the London club paid 35 million pounds ($48.83 million) for him in July 2014, and won the FA Cup in 2015 and 2017, scoring in both finals.

Missing out on the Champions League this season was a bitter disappointment, however, followed by another blow when Chile failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup finals.

A move to either of the Manchester clubs became a preferable option to signing a new contract. Arsenal wanted Mkhitaryan in exchange and he was delighted to join the London club.

‘COMPLETE PLAYER’

Mkhitaryan had an 18-month spell at Old Trafford in

which he made 39 league appearances but scored only five goals. He did score when United won last year’s Europa League final and will aim to help Arsenal progress from the last 32 in that competition.

“I’m very happy that we could finish this deal and I’m very happy to be here. It’s a dream come true because I’ve always dreamed of playing for Arsenal. Now that I’m here, I’ll do my best for this club to create history,” said Mkhitaryan.

Wenger, whose side are sixth but hope for a top four finish, added: “Henrikh is a very complete player. He creates chances, he defends well, he can absorb distances and he’s very committed as well. I must say he’s a player who has all the attributes.”

Mkhitaryan, who British media said had signed a 3-1/2 year contract at The Emirates, was a regular in United’s first XI at the start of this season but fell out of favour under Mourinho and had started only one of their past 13 league games.

He joined United on a four-year deal in July 2016 for an undisclosed fee from Borussia Dortmund, where he had become one of the most highly regarded attacking midfielders in Europe.

Before joining Dortmund in 2013, Mkhitaryan spent four years in Donetsk, Ukraine, first with Metalurh and later with Shakhtar, whom he helped win the Ukrainian league and cup double in three successive seasons between 2011 and 2013.

He continues to be the talisman of the Armenia team and is their all-time top scorer with 25 goals from 70 games. (rtr)

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp

Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

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Unconvincing Juve keep up the pressure on Napoli MILAN - Juventus moved back within a point of Serie A leaders Napoli with a 1-0 win at home to Genoa on Monday although it was hardly a convincing display from the defending champions.

Douglas Costa scored in the 16th minute, ending Genoa keeper Mattia Perin’s run of four successive clean sheets in the league, to keep his second-placed team on Napoli’s heels.

Napoli and Juve have each won their last five Serie A games, to reach 54 and 53 points respectively, with Lazio and Inter Milan now trailing the Turin side by 10 points.

Costa found Mario Mandzukic on the left and he wrong-footed the Genoa defence with a neat pass back to the Brazilian who was left unmarked to slip the ball past Perin from close range.

Genoa were penned into their half for most of the opening period although Diego Laxalt threatened with a long-range drive which fizzed over Wojciech Szczesny’s crossbar.

Juventus continued to dominate possession after halftime but could not to find the killer second goal.

Genoa grew in confidence and pushed forward near the end, causing rare panic in the Juve area before Giorgio Chiellini cleared the ball, but they never looked truly threatening. (rtr)

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Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel

SEMARAPURA - Pura Dasar is a temple whose former glory makes it an interesting tourist attraction for those who would like to learn about Bali’s history.

This temple is located in Gelgel Village, Klungkung. It is not typically a tourist attraction but used as solely a place of worship.

Around 300 years ago when Gelgel was home to the Royal Palace, the temple drew devout locals from all of Bali. The royal family members also worshipped at the temple, something that goes to show the popularity of the temple grounds.

Just like the ‘Mother Temple’, this temple is an ancestral centre of worship. The best thing about visiting this temple is that it is open to all worshippers regardless of social status. There are a number of festivals held at this temple, generally in the months of March and October.

During these festivals, the temple comes alive with vibrant sights and sounds which will be a great experience for travellers during this time.

This temple is free to enter, although donations are gratefully accepted. Visitors must also ensure TABANAN that they wear -a Telaga sarong Tunjung to cover Dam at Telaga Tunjung kneeslocated and ankles and make sure village, Kerambitan, that shoulders andTabanan, midriffsdoes are not only serve as a place to control covered. water distribution for paddy field irrigation, but also as tourist destination. The green and beautiful dam area is often used as a place to take selfie by young people. Water of the dam and local green area are used as the background.

Located about 20 km west of Tabanan town and about 40 km from Denpasar, it has a view that is no less interesting. Tourists can see the view from the top of the hill because a terrace was built above the hill. Well, on top of the hills is an appropriate place of taking selfie that the offers the background of

Pura Dasar Buana History Mpu Ghana is known as Brahmana which has an important role in the development of Hinduism in Bali. He is one of the Panca Tirtra consists of Mpu Gnijaya, Mpu Semeru (Mahameru), Mpu Ghana, Mpu Kuturan and Mpu Bradah (Pradah).

Mpu Ghana came to Bali in 922 Isaka or 1000 AD, during the reign of King Udayana Warmadewa and Gunapriya Dharmapatni on 910 933 Isaka (988 - 1011 AD). Mpu Ghana adopts Ghanapatya teachings and Sukla Brahmacari.

Subsequently in 1189 Isaka (1267 AD), the Mpu Dwijaksara builds a shrine at the site of parahyangan of Mpu Ghana. In the reign of Sri Soma Kepakisan at Isaka 1302 (1380 AD), the shrine become the palace temple by the name of Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel.

Followed by the construction of shrines of the Tri Residents (Satrya Dalem, Pasek and Pande).

Then in 1411 Isaka (1489 AD), Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali, and built the Padma Tiga temple in this complex temple as the shrine of Dang Hyang Nirarta descendants, the residents of Brahmana. the dam like a vast lake.

Telaga Tunjung Dam is also comUNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL monly advantage to in bethe fishing Thetaken temple is located vilground.

People choose on lage of Gelgel, District aofplace Klungthe dam sides as they try to train patience with fishing activities. Fishing lovers consisting of children, teenagers and adults usually hung out at this place. “Almost every day, this place is visited by fishing lovers,” said Sadia, one of the fishing lovers usually hanging out here.

As a new tourist attraction, Telaga Tunjung Dam area is also equipped with small stalls selling drinks and snacks. This attraction is usually visited by many people on Sunday and holidays like Galungan and Kuningan, New Year, Ngembak Geni after Nyepi. (kmb)

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The complex temple was built in a beautiful and wide area, on the edge of the main road Gelgel-Jumpai.

This temple has a unique architectural style found in the “Kori Agung” and the entrance gate or “Candi Bentar”, a beauty of the ancient architectural style.

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This complex temple has three main parts or Tri Mandala composed of Nista Mandala, Madya Mandala and Utama Mandala. At the Nista Mandala there are huge banyan trees that flank the walkway and gave the spiritual nuances.

Entering Madya Mandala, visitors can see Pelinggih Bale Agung

and several other shrines. Furthermore, in the part of Utama Mandala there are several shrines such as Meru Tumpang Solas (11 level of roof overlapping), Meru Tumpang Telu (3 level of roof overlapping), Padma Tiga, etc.

Every citizen or “soroh” has its own shrine like Meru Tumpang Solas as the shrine of Satrya Dalem descendants, Meru Tumpang Telu as the shrine of Mpu Gnijaya which lowers the Pasek, and Meru Tumpang Telu as the shrine of Pande.

This third shrines are revered by the Tri Warga or Residents (Satrya Dalem, Pasek and Pande).

Then, after the arrival of Dang Hyang Nirartha to Bali, it was built as a shrine Padma Tiga as the shrine of Brahmana descendants. Furthermore, the temple become the shrine of Catur Warga or Residents consists of Satrya Dalem, Pasek, Pande and Brahmana. (net)

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Americans Goepper, Top USA Gymnastics Kenworthy qualify board members bow to for Pyeongchang resignation demands

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN - in the second men’s competition CALIFORNIA - ThreeNick USA Gymnastics members resigned U.S. men’s slopestyle skiers of the day,board which U.S. officials on Monday, bowing to demands a shake-up sport’s Goepper and Gus Kenworthy will forwere using atasthethe finalgoverning slopeafter revelations that the long-time national event team doctor bothbody be returning to the Olympics style qualifying beforesexuthe abused of female some as young as 10 years old. nextally month afterdozens qualifying for theathletes, Games.

The resignations came day of stinging testimony team during competitions on during Sun- the fifth The 26-year-old silver medalistby of the sport’s biggest stars atin anfreestyle extendedskiing pre-sentencing hearing day some in Mammoth Mountain. in Sochi scored for the doctor, Larry Nassar, who pleaded guilty in November to 10 Goepper qualified during the 94.80. McEachran won with 96.40 of molesting femalewas gymnasts. firstcounts final of the day, which while Goepper was third with theevent, dozens of athletes and former athletes who testified also a Many World of Cup when he 93.20. said eighth they felt at and betrayed by USA for ignoring finished andangry no other Ameri“The lastGymnastics Olympics went by in complaints.

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Caroline strong REUTERS/Thomas Peter the gymnastics governing body’s executive leadership team. reSwiss teenager Andri Ragettli case to be added to the teamNo after Roger Federer of Switzerland shakes hands with Marton Fucsovics of Hungary after Federer placements were named. finished second with 92.60, while her third place finish on Sunday, won their match.

“WeEvan believe this step willwas allowwhich us to more effectively move forward Canada’s McEachran marked the 17-year-old’s implementing change within our USA Gymnastics thirdinon 91.40. firstorganization,” Olympic qualifying podium Chief Katy said in a statement.

“It felt Executive great to be ablePerry to say after she scored an 85.00 on the Gymnastics Executive I’m onLast theMarch, way USA to my second Chief first of her two Steve runs. Penny resigned his post.said A federation said departing board members Olympics,” Goepper.spokeswoman “It’s not She the finished behind Norway’s did not have something a lotany of comment.

23-year-olds Tiril Sjaastad Christiansen of But Manly said the resignations did notand go Sweden’s far enough and called can say.

Norway Jennie-Lee on the 18 on board members to step down, saying they were “It’s niceremaining to reminisce the last Burmansson.

REUTERS/Toru Hanai aware ofhave the federation’s the Nassar years and to it culminatemishandling Taylor of Lundquist alsoallegations. made her Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a press conference after losing his match against South fouralso He called on Congress to investigate the federation, U.S. Olyminto another games is great.” case to be named to the team Korea’s Chung Hyeon. pic Committeealso (USOC) andthe Michigan Nassar, Kenworthy made with State a fifthUniversity, place finishwhere in the World 54,with worked for years as afinish physician in event. a sports clinic. team a second place Cup (rtr) The USOC’s chief executive, Scott Blackmun said his organization has pressed USA Gymnastics to change its culture and leadership.

“New board leadership is necessary because the current leaders have been focused on establishing that they did nothing wrong,” Blackman said on Twitter. “USA Gymnastics needs to focus on supporting the brave survivors.” (rtr) MELBOURNE - Roger Federer was a strictly nocturnal beast throughout the first week of

Federer makes light of day shift to ease Djokovic reassess into lasttoeight options over elbow injury

the Australian Open but proved just as effective with the sun on his back as he sauntered into the quarter-finals for the 14th time on Monday.

The defending champion did not point late in the second set when he strength and weaknesses a little bit,” hethe said.way forward for his miss-hitsaid a forehand highhave into to thereassess require his dazzling best against MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic he would “He was not completely the unair, then defended three consecu80th-ranked Hungarian Marton injured elbow after it flared up again during his shock defeat by Chung Hyeon at the Australian Fucsovics his first match sched- tive Fucsovics smashes to win a known opponent that maybe people Open oninMonday. thought he was. uled during the day session but still bizarre rally.

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6-2 winner. sleeve on his playing apain compression beenI manageable. having

by Denis Federerin was in second cruise control later. didn’t After his earlier-than-usual arm throughout the tournament,finhis he said “I felt the“Thankfully level of painitwas not Istomin the roundina set but struck decisively the outcome of that second ish, number firstthe for36-year-old six months,world but after three decide that high that I need to stop the the yearfirst ago.

Fucsovics served That even wouldthough have been too much two said he might even bewins ableit set. relatively straightforward match, it was obvi- when Djokovic did not want at his4-5, conthe throttle enough to a joke, to be honest.” to make mostnotofwell a night off of was clearthe all was as he lost ously compromising my serve,” he squeezing dition to detract from the brilliance a set point converteda with a Federer to shot, drop especially a set and earn and take wifetoMirka 7-6(4) 7-5his 7-6(3) Chung.out for said.

“Thatisisyet a big of Chung who produced display not even face a break dinner.

He was shaking his arm during did against Chung, who returnspoint well, smash. reminiscent of the Serb at his best.

Fucsovics keptAmazing Federer honest in theof 25-year-old Fucsovics, wassetconsidering sunglasses the“Ifirst and grimaced at times against gets a lot balls back.”

“Amazing. perforsecondhe setsaid. and played hisapart in arrivedwhether in Melbourne without and a towel forusing the beach but, no, whoAsked when serving a re-modelled he would need the mance,” “He was better entertaining rallies to extend grand slam main draw victory the only thing is the racket strings aanother action. layoff, Djokovic said to he some player on the court tonight.

He 19-times name. are “It’s a bit tighter but it’s not crazy hot his not great.

Unfortunately, would sit down with his coaching the deserved to grand win. slam champion tiebreak.

Yet his unheralded opponent, to a“We today,” toldsix-times former chamit’s not Federer great,” the grand team. do play very similar. He Federer rifled a running to become onlyI have the pion Courier intold a knockabout slamJim champion reporters. bidding “I really don’t know. definitely has the game toforebe a passplayer, to earnwithout three seta points Hungarian man towith reach post-match chat of on the court.

“Kind of end first set it third to reassess everything my hand top-10 doubt. again finished the set him at theanet, grand slam team, quarter-final in and “It’s ahurting different rhythm playing ateam, started more. medical coaches and Obviously, I respect lot a smash. professional offered in the day and Inot to bed “So, yeah, hadgoing to deal withatit the everybody, scan era, it, see what an the with because he’s a hard worker, he’s The third set was all over 31 display thatsaid. belied his 3till a.m. out for dinner all-round theWe endmight of thegomatch. situation is like,” he disciplined, he’s a nice guy,in he’s as Federer the if it weeks did notI surprise tonight Mirka has left already record, “It’sbut frustrating, of course, “Lasteven couple played a minutes quiet. You can seeraced that into he cares slam quarter-final of --when she must havethat other plans!” you have much time and Federer. lot of tennis. Let’s see what’s hap- 52nd aboutgrand his career. his career, booking a last eighttoen“I practiced with him for a few Federer’s light mood matched you don’t heal properly. But it is pening inside.”

“I’m sure that he’s going get againstgood 19th seeded a row in Switzerland. the sunny what it is.”conditions and he was daysIt inwas Djokovic’s secondThat suc- counter some really results Czech in the Berdych. you know, his Tomas even reduced to gigglestreatment during oneat helped, Djokovic needed cessive early defeat knowing at the Austrafuture.” (rtr) (rtr)

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Victim Emma Ann Miller (C) speaks alongside her mother Leslie Miller (R) at the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar, (L) a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, inIBP/net LanGoepper sing, Michigan, U.S.,Nick January 22, 2018.

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Weah sworn in as Liberian president, vows to end corruption

MONROVIA - George Weah, the former international soccer star who won the presidency of Liberia last month, promised a crackdown on endemic corruption as he was sworn in on Monday in the country’s first peaceful change of power in seven decades.

Thousands of exuberant supporters and regional presidents and dignitaries crammed into a stadium in the capital, Monrovia, to watch as Weah, who rose from the city’s slums to become one of Africa’s greatest footballers, took the oath of office.

As a former AC Milan and Paris St Germain striker and 1995 world player of the year, “King George,” as his fans call him, was no stranger to having crowds cheer him on in packed stadiums.

But he noted the huge hurdles ahead as he succeeded Nobel Peace Prize winner Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

“It will be my task to lead this nation from division to unity. I will not let you down,” Weah told the crowd.

Weah, 51, rode to a landslide run-off victory last month on the back of heavy support from young people and the poor.

Making his speech in flowing white African robes, he promised to deliver on his key campaign promises, especially tackling the malfeasance that his predeces-

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sor is widely seen as having failed to address during her 12 years in office.

“It is my belief that the most effective way to directly impact the poor, and to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor is to make sure that public resources do not end up in the pockets of government officials,” he said.

Founded by freed American slaves, Liberia is Africa’s oldest modern republic. But it has been plagued by years of unrest and bloodshed, including two civil wars that were notorious for their brutality and use of child soldiers.

Johnson Sirleaf, who was constitutionally barred from running again, was credited with shoring up peace but criticised for failing to tackle graft or do much to lift Liberians out of poverty.

In a nod to his opponents, Weah sought to turn the page on what was a bitter election battle, delayed for months by legal wrangling but which did not descend into bloodshed despite hot tempers on all sides.

“We must not allow political loyalties prevent us from collaborating in the national interest,” he said.

“Blood should never be the price tag for democracy. ... This transition was achieved by ... (the) democratic will of the Liberian people.” (rtr)

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Indonesian shipbuilder expects to build seven missile boats this year REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Haitian National Police officer fights with a protester who grabbed a fence of a police cordon during a protest against reported comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about Haiti, in the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 22, 2018.

Haitians stage protest, mock Trump over “shithole” comments PORT-AU-PRINCE - About two thousand people took to the streets of Haiti’s capital on Monday to protest comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump about the nation being a “shithole” country, which caused uproar in the world’s first independent black republic.

Trump denied using the word to describe Haiti and African countries during a meeting on immigration earlier this month, but his account was contradicted by others, including Democratic Senator Richard Durbin, who attended the talks.

The reports provoked widespread outrage and fierce criticism globally, and the Haitian demonstrators participating in the first major street protest in the Caribbean nation since Trump’s alleged remarks pilloried the U.S. president.

“Trump is a vulgar racist, and a racist is a very poor-minded person,” said Marvel Joseph, holding a Haitian flag. “We don’t feel any resentment against the American people, who we know largely disapprove of Trump’s behavior in the White House.”

Protesters brandished posters of Donald Trump sporting an anus where his mouth was supposed to be, and other caricatures of the president

making reference to the body part.

Trump denied being a racist after the controversy broke.

Prominent in the protest were opposition groups critical of President Jovenel Moise, whom they accuse of failing to do enough personally to condemn Trump over the reported comments. Moise too was criticized during the protest.

“Jovenel Moise should step down because he is part of the reason why Trump believes he is allowed to trash talk the country,” said Stephane Cambry, a supporter of the opposition Pitit Dessalines Party.

Haiti’s government condemned the remarks attributed to Trump, as did the Haitian ambassador in Washington.

The demonstration was supposed to end outside the U.S. embassy where organizers planned to make a statement, but they were prevented from accessing the immediate perimeter of the building to avoid potential clashes, police officials said.

Trump’s reported comments were roundly condemned in Haiti, though some people declined to participate in the protest arguing that it was a partisan, opposition-sponsored event.

The demonstration unfolded without any major incidents. (rtr)

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destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicentre,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.Japan’s meteorological agency said it was monitoring the situation but did not issue a tsunami alert.Only four earthquakes with a greater magnitude have ever been recorded in the US, all of which were in Alaska and caused a tsunami. The most powerful came on 27 March 1964, when a 9.2 magnitude quake caused ground fissures, collapsed buildings and killed 139 people.

Japan’s meteorological agency said it was monitoring the situation but did not issue a tsunami alert. (rtr)

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Liberia’s new President George Weah stands with his wife Clar as they attend his swearing-in ceremony at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia, Liberia January 22, 2018.

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People in Anchorage have reported feeling the quake, despite being hundreds of miles away. And in Kodiak, one of seven communities on Kodiak Island, schools are being used as shelters for people who have evacuated their homes.

Police there have told residents are to stay on higher ground and await further updates.

“Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be

JAKARTA - State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia has targeted to produce at least seven missile boats to meet national defense equipment and export to Southeast Asian and African countries this year.

PT PAL Indonesia`s President Director Budiman Saleh said here on Monday the number of warships to be produced in 2018 increased compared to that of the previous two years.

“Our target for this year is to build four 60 meterlong missile ships ordered by the Indonesian Navy.

We expect to export two missile boats to Malaysia, one missile boat to Thailand and several missile boats to African countries,” Budiman said.

The production of the 60-meter missile boats is the second of its kind ordered by the Indonesian Navy after PT PAL has completed three missile ships and delivered to the institution.

In addition to missile boats, PT PAL also manufactures missile destroyer ship and landing platform deck (LPD) for national marine defense equipment.

“With regard to exports, we have penetrated the Southeast Asian market including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, and the African market including Senegal, Congo, Guinea Bissau and Burkina Faso,” he said.

Budiman, along with several directors of PT PAL met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla here on Monday to discuss the development of Indonesian ship industry and plans to provide training to young Indonesians.

“We also talk about vocational program, which is one of the government`s big programs for about 1,500 Indonesian youths across the country,” he said. (rtr)

President Jokowi gives directives to military, police leadership

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) gave directives to top officials of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) at the TNI Headquarters, Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.

President Jokowi spoke during a routine leadership meeting of the TNI and Polri.

The head of state was accompanied by Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto, National Police Chief Tito Karnavian, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Chief of the Presidential Staff Moeldoko.

The leadership meeting was themed “Based on Synergy, Solidity, and Professionalism, TNI and Polri Are Ready to Safeguard Simultaneous Regional Head Elections 2018 and General Elections 2019 To Guarantee National Development Sustainability.”

Tjahjanto, in his opening remarks, noted that the leadership meeting was attended by 359 high-ranking officials comprising 180 from the TNI and 179 from Polri. (ant)

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Office workers leave a building following an earthquake in Jakarta, Indonesia January 23, 2018.

Indonesian office workers flee as quake shakes capital

JAKARTA - Office workers fled high-rise buildings in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday after a strong earthquake shook the city, but there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries.

The relatively shallow quake of magnitude 6 struck off the island of Java, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and authorities ruled out the risk of a tsunami.

Many people ran along the streets of downtown Jakarta, pointing at the buildings above them, witnesses said. Metro TV showed patients being evacuated from a hospital.

The quake struck about 104 km (64.62 miles) west of the city of Sukabumi, at a depth of 33 km (21 miles).

Jakarta is about 100 km (62 miles) away.

“We felt the earthquake for three to five minutes,” said Rudy Togatorop, 35, who works at the Chilean embassy.

“I was just sitting down, then I felt the building swaying. The emergency stairs were very narrow. I was worried if something would happen.”

Indonesia is regularly hit by earthquakes in one of the world’s most quakeprone regions. In 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries, including more than 120,000

in Indonesia.

In December, a quake of 6.5 magnitude killed at least three people when it hit Java, Indonesia’s most densely populated island, at a depth of 92 km (57 miles), and buildings in Jakarta swayed for several seconds. Tuesday’s quake was at a depth of 44 km (27 miles).

The World Bank reckons natural disasters cost Indonesia 0.3 percent of its GDP annually, but a 2015 report on disaster risk management prepared by Indonesia’s government said a major earthquake, occurring once every 250 years, could cause losses in excess of $30 billion, or 3 percent of GDP. (rtr)

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Traditional Games, an Application of Hindu Teachings

Traditional games look very simple. They always dwell on nature and get very close to the habits existing in the local social environment.

This type of game seems to have no limit because almost all places can be used as a playground. This ancient game has many benefits such as learning sportsmanship, honesty, discipline and

A customer enters a Vodafone store in New Delhi, India December 29, 2015.

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U.S., Britain led surprise fall in global FDI last year, UN data shows

GENEVA - Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 16 percent in 2017 to an estimated $1.52 trillion, a surprise downturn led by steep reversals in Britain and the United States, United Nations data showed on Monday.

FDI, which largely comprises cross-border mergers and acquisitions and investment in start-up projects abroad, is a bellwether of globalisation and a potential sign of growth of corporate supply chains and future trade ties.

But it can also go into reverse as companies pull investments out of foreign projects or repatriate earnings.

“We had called a modest recovery in 2017, but it was not the case.

It declined by 16 percent, a big

decline,” James Zhan, investment chief at UNCTAD, the U.N.’s trade and development agency told a news conference.

“This is in striking contrast with the other macroeconomic variables such as global GDP and trade growth, which saw substantial improvements in 2017.” FDI going into the United States fell by a third to $310 billion.

Flows into Britain, where there is business uncertainty about the future because of its decision to quit the European Union, shrank by 90 per-

cent to $19.4 billion. This did come against unprecedented investment in 2016 led by some mega-deals, however.

Overall flows into China rose by 8 percent to reach a record $144 billion, although Zhan said multinational firms had also restructured and made significant divestments in China, which would have reduced the total stock of net FDI in China.

The figures are preliminary but the overall trends are likely to be borne out in the final data, he said.

UP NEXT The outlook for 2018 is cloudy.

Global FDI may recover to the 2016 level as the global economy grows, but there are geopolitical risks and uncertainty over policy, including the impact of U.S. tax reforms, Zhan said.

The net flow of FDI into the United States would be cut by remittances, such as Apple’s announcement last week that it would repatriate $38 billion, but it should also be boosted by investment attracted by U.S. tax cuts, he said.

The UNCTAD figures also showed announcements of new for-

eign-owned “greenfield” projects in developing countries appeared to have slumped in 2017, retreating from a bumper 2016.

Investors may have held back, anticipating a rise in U.S. interest rates, and longer-term trends may be at work.

“The world economy is transforming into the digital era,” Zhan said. “Foreign investment becomes asset lighter, and in terms of numbers also smaller.”

Manufacturing companies were also increasingly leasing their equipment rather than buying it, so it does not show up as FDI, Zhan said.(rtr)

Traditional games look very simple. They always dwell on nature and get very close to the habits existing in the local social environment.

This type of game seems to have no limit because almost all places can be used as a playground. This ancient game has many benefits such as learning sportsmanship, honesty, discipline and respect.

These values ??thrive because they always make dissemination to friends in the environment becoming their natural playground. Accepting defeat and recognizing the opponent’s victory in the game is an example of a sportsmanlike attitude.

In addition to training physical endurance, the traditional games are also to hone the intelligence because when playing the children must be able to set the strategy.

Rector of the State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) Denpasar, Prof.

Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, said that traditional games in Bali can become a medium for dissemination.

In the games, they will always invite others as a reflection of cooperation. “In the game, there is a lesson for mutual respect and apologies if something goes wrong and rewards when someone wins,” he said.

The games also have very positive influence because it forces the children to be creative as they also demand higher creativity. Such activity can also increase self-confidence because there are elements to train communication. Children as players of the game become more

confident and democratic. “When determining a leader or punishment for the offending child, they do by agreement,” added Sudiana.

Besides, said this Chairman of Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali, traditional games are also part of the application of Hindu teachings such as philosophy (tattva), karmic law, tat tvam asi (You are that (God)) and Tri Kaya Parisudha. “When viewed from an educational perspective, people learn from nature. Meanwhile, if learning from cultural theories, people learn from others and the environment,” he explained. When playing, they always make others happy, in addition to make them

happy. In Sundaram’s teachings meaning beauty it will be able to make others happy and peaceful.

It is also the teaching of yadnya (sincere sacrifice). Peacefulness makes them not quarrel, fight but strengthen friendship.

Moreover, the teachings of Karmic law limit them from doing arbitrarily. They realize if doing wrong and doing not good, they will get punishment from friends according to mutual agreement. Therefore a child will not dare to hurt his friend.

Because, if he is hurt will also feel the same. It is in accordance with the teaching of tat tvam asi.

The real application of Hinduism is the Tri Kaya Parisuda teaching,

meaning think good, say good and do goodness. After performing the games, they uphold the values ??of honesty, though not told before.

“It happens due to the influence of creative culture of children’s minds, especially through religious teaching,” he added.

According to Prof. Sudiana, traditional games in Bali are inspired by the teachings of Hinduism interpreted innocently by children.

The games can be inspired by ritual activities, and so can the games into activity. For example, a ritual activity of sesuwunan (sanctified effigies) can then become a game such as in the mebarong-barongan (baronglike game), and mengunying-ngun-

yingan. On the contrary, a game can become a ritual procession, like the making of barong bangkung (boar) that can become sesuwunan because it passes through trance process.

Nevertheless, playing traditional games is not a form of offering, but an activity to fulfill the desire to interact with other children, relieve stress and saturation as well as grow creativity. More importantly, children can learn in their own environment. “Children of the past made the natural surroundings into a medium of their game. Certainly it is from the results of their creativity, not consumptive like many children do in the current era,” he explained. (kmb)

Rudat Art Remains to Survive in Karangasem

The art of Rudat is still preserved and passed down for generations at Saren Jawa village, Budakeling, Karangasem. This art is danced at various celebrations, such as weddings and Mauludan fest. A coach of Rudat at the (MI) Nurulhidayah Islamic Elementary School from Saren Jawa, Komang Samsuhari, said that he is often invited to make The art of Rudat is still pre-

served and passed down for generations at Saren Jawa village, Budakeling, Karangasem. This art is danced at various celebrations, such as weddings and Mauludan fest. A coach of Rudat at the (MI) Nurulhidayah Islamic Elementary School from Saren Jawa, Komang Samsuhari, said that he is often invited to make performance at wedding events. According to

Samsuhari, who is also a principal at the local MI, he specially trains children. In the meantime, the adult Rudat art troupe consisting of high school students is also taught by his father H. Ahmad Astari, who is also the hamlet chief of Saren Jawa.

He said that there are only three Rudat arts in Karangasem. Other than at Saren Jawa, this art also exists at Islamic kampongs like the

Sindu, Sidemen. The Rudat dance at Saren Jawa and Sindu shows a similarity. “Perhaps the Muslims of Saren Jawa and Sindu originate of the same region, equally from Java.

While that of Kecicang originates from Sasak, Lombok,” he said.

Aside from Rudat dance, there is also Burdah art. According to Samsuhari, it is the only one in Karangasem. Burdah contains the

praise to the Prophets. “We always preserve the arts and customs. So far, the residents at our village remain to use Balinese first name like Wayan, Nengah, Made or Ketut,” he said. On Thursday (Apr. 14), the Rudat and Burdah dance were presented by MI students in a series of the launching of the family planning kampong at Saren Jawa. (kmb)

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Emerged in 1965, sales target people in transmigration areas TEDUNG or ritual umbrella craft at Paksebali village, Dawan, Klungkung, still survives. Its existence has been able to improve the people’s economy and employment for a number of unemployed residents. The business emerging around 1965 does not only meet the market demand within the region, but also targets transmigration areas.

When entering Paksebali village, the row of tedung looks to fill in the roadside shops. It is a ritual paraphernalia in the form of umbrella intended for customary ceremonies.

It offers various colors like red, white, yellow and white. In one of the warehouses, a resident is seen busy. He is Anak Agung Gde Oka. This long-haired man was drilling wood with modern equipment carefully and meticulously. It is the activity carried out every day as a part of making tedung. His expertise to make the craft was obtained directly from his parents taught since his childhood. “I have been familiar with the making of tedung since my childhood as taught by my parents,” he explained on Monday (Jan. 22).

In his warehouse of measuring about 4x6 meters seems to be overflowed with finished tedung with different length. There are also hundreds of wooden sticks used as the pole. Wrapped in brass with patra ornamental style, it gives a wonderful impression. Some of them have been ordered. “The order givers are from Klungkung, Gianyar and Badung,” he said.

Interestingly, the results of his work are not only sold in the local area. He also targets the transmi-

gration destinations of the Hindus outside Bali such as Sulawesi and Lampung. The delivery is made every three months. Ahead of big feast days, the delivery takes place earlier. “In once delivery, the item can reach a hundred pieces. There is also delivery to Lombok,” said this man from Satria Kawan hamlet.

Existence of this business has a positive impact on the community.

It can absorb unemployed people.

Therefor, they can get fixed income every month. “My business alone absorbs about 25 people, not to mention elsewhere,” he said.

Seeing the development from year to year, tedung production tends to be easier because the touch of modern equipment has started to be used. In contrast to the 1980s, it remained manual. The order of tens of pieces was difficult to meet in relatively short time. “Now, many modern tools are used so the production can run faster,” he said.

The current chaotic economic condition also has an impact on the sales of its products. It tends to be getting sluggish. It only reaches around 250 pieces each month unlike in the normal situation reaching 500 pieces. “The cheapest price is

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The business emerging around 1965 does not only meet the market demand within the region, but also targets transmigration areas.

IDR 30,000 and the most expensive is IDR 1 million each depending on the design and materials,” he added.

Another craftsman, Anak Agung Aji Raka, said the business has emerged since 1965. Initially, it was only cultivated by people of Satria Kawan and Satria Kangin.

Gradually, it expanded to Pakel

hamlet, Sampalan Tengah. “Now, there are hundreds of people making this craft. In the past, it was only a few and the order was quite a lot, especially before holidays,” he explained.

Due to more intense competition, the artisans continue to innovate in creating products. The

materials used should really have good quality. In addition to tedung, local people also make ider-ider and saput saka. The sales have targeted some markets in Gianyar and Denpasar. “During holiday season, we can sell up to 500 pieces. This craft is pursued by quite a lot of people,” he concluded. (sos)

Restaurant on Geger Beach eroded by rainwater MANGUPURA - A restaurant building was eroded again and collapsed as being crashed by rainwater overflowing on Sunday (Jan. 21). Aside from the restaurant building, the art shop and stall buildings were also eroded by rainwater.

According to Ketut Sabrina, the owner of the restaurant, when met at the location, the incident occurred around 09:00 last week.

Sabrina, who happened to be around the location, mentioned that it was raining heavily. The intensity of rainwater was so great plus the burst of water from the river overflowing onto the road to the waist-high of adults. The overflowing water caused the land to get

eroded by water and knocked down a number of buildings. “Rainwater and river water overflowed onto the road and eroded the land near the restaurant,” he said.

Sabrina said the restaurant founded 5 years ago has collapsed twice due to eroded by water. The first incident occurred around the New Year 2018. As a result, he should repair the damaged building. He just planned to install roof tiles on Sunday (Jan. 21), suddenly it was washed away again. Fortunately, there was no laborer working during the incident. “Because it was still raining heavily, the laborers did not work. Previously around three weeks ago, it also collapsed. Now, when being repaired

it collapsed again,” he concluded.

For losses due to the incident, Sabrina mentioned it approximately reached IDR 100 million including the repair materials.

In the meantime, due to the first incident, the losses reached IDR 300 million.

Division Head of Natural Resource at the Badung Public Works Agency, A.A. Gde Dalem, when confirmed justified that drain leading to the river along the road to Sawangan will be repaired. This channel is worked on considering the conditions in the area often received flash flood from the upper areas.

In the past when the area was not widely build with settlement, certainly there was a lot of catch-

ment area. However, this time is different because the catchment area has reduced and rainwater to drain cannot run not smoothly to the sea.

“We have come down to the location along with hamlet chief and the local leaders. Finally, we plan the normalization of the river flow and the associated drainage,” he said.

To that end, he admitted to conduct a field study process first related to the condition of the location. Maximally it can be done in this 2018 budget amendment.

However, since it is usually urgent it can become a consideration. If the study can be done in the 2018 budget amendment, then the work can begin in 2019.

Meanwhile, when contacted

separately the Division Head of Emergency and Logistics of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Badung, Ni Nyoman Ermy Setiari, explained the damage caused by rain was found in three locations namely at Mumbul, Pecatu and Geger Beach. On the Geger Beach, the incident was indeed for the second time.

As the next measure, her agency together with relevant agencies will conduct checking to locations on the beach. The checking is meant to know what to do so such incident will not happen again. “It will get a special attention, and a careful planning should be drafted, so it will not continue and what needs to be done,” she added. (kmb23)

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Avalanche engulfs skiers after volcano erupts at resort, at least 12 hurt

TOKYO - At least 12 people were injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.

Six of those trapped were members of Japan’s Ground Self Defence Force (SDF) engaged in winter training manoeuvres, Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera said. All were rescued but most were injured, with several suffering fractures.

Japanese media reported that at least 12 people were injured, many apparently hit by volcanic rocks. Two were critically injured and three suffered serious injuries, national broadcaster NHK said.

One person was trapped in the avalanche for some time before being dug out by rescuers, who included SDF members.

Kusatsu-Shirane, a 2,160-metre (7,090 ft) volcano, erupted on Tuesday morning, the Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The agency warned that fur-

ther eruptions could not be ruled out and that rocks could be thrown as far as 2 km (1 mile) from the peak.

Video footage from the top of the resort’s gondola showed black rocks plummeting through the sky and snow billowing up as they struck the ground, followed by a curtain of black smoke.

“There was this huge boom, and a big plume of totally black smoke rose up,” one skier told NHK. “I had absolutely no idea what had happened.”

A photograph taken at the site and shown on NHK depicted a gondola with a shattered window.

At least several of the injuries were due to broken glass.

“Several other people appeared to be hurt by the stones, which appeared to be around 10 to 20 cm

in size,” another skier told NHK. The resort temporarily lost power, leaving a number of skiers suspended in gondolas for around half an hour until they resumed moving. Around 80 skiers were awaiting rescue at a hut at the top of the mountain.

It was unclear whether the avalanche was caused by the volcanic activity, but they occurred nearly simultaneously.

The warning level for the peak was raised to 3, meaning that people should not climb the mountain, the JMA said.

Japan has 110 active volcanoes and monitors 47 of them around the clock. In September 2014, 63 people were killed on Mount Ontake, the worst volcanic disaster in Japan for nearly 90 years. (rtr)

MARAWI CITY - Islamist insurgents looted cash, gold and jewellery worth tens of millions of dollars when they occupied a southern Philippines town last year, treasure one of their leaders has used to recruit around 250 fighters for fresh attacks.

The military said Humam Abdul Najib escaped from Marawi City, which the militants had hoped to establish as a stronghold for Islamic State in Southeast Asia, before it was recaptured by the military in October after five months of ferocious battles and aerial bombardment.

Since then, Najib, also known as Abu Dar, has used the booty looted from bank vaults, shops and homes in Marawi to win over boys and young men in the impoverished southern province of Lanao del Sur, military officers in the area said. Hardened mercenaries are also joining, lured by the promise of money. As a result, Islamic State followers remain a potent threat in Southeast Asia even though hundreds of militants were killed in the battle for Marawi, the officers said.

“Definitely they haven’t abandoned their intent to create a caliphate in Southeast Asia,” Colonel Romeo Brawner, the deputy commander of Joint Task Force Marawi, told Reuters.

“That’s the overall objective, but in the meantime while they are still trying to recover and build up again - fighters and weapons - our estimate is they are going to launch terrorist attacks.”

On Saturday, militants wounded eight soldiers in two attacks in Lanao del Sur, Brawner said, the first such violence since the recapture of Marawi.

In the early days of the occupation of Marawi last May, as black-clad fighters burned churches, released prisoners and cut the power supply, other militants targeted banks and the homes of wealthy citizens, commandeering hostages to help with the plunder.

“It was in the first week. They divided us into three groups with seven people each,” said J.R. Montesa, a Christian construction worker who was captured by the militants.

Using explosives, the militants blew open the vaults of the city’s three main banks, Landbank, the Philippine National Bank and the Al Amanah Islamic Bank, Montesa told Reuters in a town near Marawi. They trucked away the booty, easily slipping out of Marawi because a security cordon was not fully in place.

They also raided jewellery stores, pawnshops and businesses. Landbank and Al Amanah did not respond to requests for comment. Philippine National said recovering losses because of the Marawi fighting was a concern, but did not give details.

The Islamic celebration of Ramadan was looming at the time the militants struck and banks, businesses and homes had more money than usual, said Marawi City police chief Ebra Moxsir. The Maranaos, the ethnic group that dominates the area around Marawi, are mostly Muslims.

“There was a lot of money inside the battle area,” he told Reuters. “Maranaos keep millions of pesos in safety vaults in their homes. Gold, also.

It is a tradition of the Maranao to give gifts of money (during Ramadan).”

Montesa said vans they loaded with the spoils of the raids were “overflowing”, with money, gold and other valuables stuffed into every crevice of the vehicles.

“They were saying it was a gift from Allah. They would say ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is greatest) while we were stealing.” (rtr)

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A view of the damaged facade of Marawi’s Grand Mosque, which was used as a hideout by Islamic State militants during the five-month siege in Marawi, Philippines January 13, 2018. Picture taken January 13, 2018.

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Schneider Electric says bug in its technology exploited in hack

MIAMI BEACH - Schneider Electric SE said on Thursday that hackers had exploited a flaw in its technology in a watershed incident discovered last month that halted operations at an undisclosed industrial facility.

News of the breach surfaced on Dec. 14, when cyber security firms disclosed that hackers, likely working for a nation state, had invaded one of Schneider’s Triconex safety systems. Neither Schneider nor cyber experts have identified the target.

Schneider initially told customers it believed the hack did not exploit a bug in the Triconex system. The system is used in nuclear facilities, oil and gas plants, mining, water treatment facilities and other plants to safely shut down industrial processes when hazardous conditions are detected. It is the first reported cyber attack on this type of system.

While the target’s identity is unknown, one cyber security firm, Dragos, has said it occurred in the Middle East. Others have speculated it was in Saudi Arabia.

Cyber experts have called it a watershed incident because it demonstrates how hackers might cause physical damage to a plant, or even kill people, by sabotaging safety systems before attacking industrial plants.

France-based Schneider said in a customer advisory released on Thursday that hackers had exploited a pre-

viously unknown vulnerability in an older version of the Triconex firmware that allowed attackers to install a remote-access Trojan as “part of a complex malware infection scenario.”

The advisory urged customers to follow previously recommended protocols for securing Triconex systems, which it said would have blocked the attack.

The malware is capable of scanning and mapping an industrial network to provide reconnaissance and can also give hackers remote control over those systems, the advisory says.

Schneider said it was developing tools to identify and remove the malware, which are expected to be released in February.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is also investigating the attack, according to Schneider. A DHS spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment.

Schneider’s Triconex technology is used globally.

DHS helps investigate attacks and vulnerabilities that have the potential to impact critical infrastructure, businesses and consumers in the United States.

The company plans to release a software update to fix the security bug, Schneider’s global cyber security architect, Paul Forney, said in an interview on the sidelines of the S4 security conference in Miami Beach, Florida. He declined to say when it would be available. (rtr)

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Being old, main gate of Langon Temple collapses

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After #MeToo, phone app allows you to legally consent to sex LONDON - A Dutch startup is launching an app which will allow people to give legal consent to sex via their mobile in an initiative spurred by Sweden’s plans to bolster its rape law.

The LegalFling app, which lets users set out which practices they are and are not comfortable with, records sexual consent in a legally binding agreement.

“Sex should not only be fun, but also safe,” LegalFling creator Rick Schmitz, chief executive of tech company LegalThings, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation on Thursday.

“You’re not going to ask someone to sign a contract before sex - LegalFling is an easy way to clearly set and communicate rules and boundaries before having sex.”

The app’s creators said they came up with the idea as a practical response to Sweden’s proposal to introduce legislation requiring explicit consent for sexual contact later this year.

The launch - due in three weeks - comes amid heated public debate over issues around consent triggered by the #MeToo social media campaign against sexual harassment and assault which has seen a slew of allegations against Hollywood stars.

The app uses blockchain, the technology behind the cryptocurrency bitcoin, making it impos-

sible for anyone to tamper with the agreement.

Users can stipulate sexual dos and don’ts as well as rules on the use of condoms, disclosure of sexually transmitted diseases and the taking of photos and videos. The app allows both parties to agree on a penalty if footage is shared.

Acts of revenge porn if the relationship broke down would be a breach of contract and easy to take to court, the developers say.

The idea of such an app was ridiculed by actress Catherine Deneuve and other French women in a recent open letter which said the #MeToo campaign had gone too far and Sweden’s plans “bordered on ridiculous”..

“Next thing you know, two adults wanting to sleep together will have to specify beforehand, via an app ... which practices they do and don’t consent to,” they wrote, apparently unaware of LegalFling.

Other commentators have raised concerns about the ethics and workability of the app.

Writing on tech site Gizmodo, journalist Melanie Ehrenkranz said consent was not a “one-time checklist” but should occur continually throughout a sexual encounter and could also be withdrawn.

The LegalFling website states users can change their mind and withdraw consent through the app. (rtr)

GIANYAR — Residents were stunned by the collapse of the main gate into Langon Temple at Gianyar village on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 20). As a result of the incident, Bale Patok building measuring 3x3 meters at the temple venerated by the family of Gianyar Grand Palace also collapsed. No casualties were reported in the incident, while the losses were estimated to reach hundreds of millions of rupiahs.

Collapse of the main gate with the height of five meters occurred on Saturday afternoon around 17:00. This incident is suspected to occur due to old age as was built in 1917. Aggravated with the flush of heavy rain these days, foundation of this old building was unable to withstand the burden.

“Yesterday, the rain was quite heavy from 10:00. Until Saturday afternoon, it just subsided.

Well, when the rain subsided the main gate collapsed,” said Dewa Mangku Langon when met at his residence on Monday (Jan. 22).

He said the main gate at the temple venerated by Regent Gianyar, A.A. Gde Agung Bharata, has long been damaged, leaning towards the north. As a result, the entrance into the building cannot be opened properly. “When there is prayer or piodalan, we must use the west door. The main gate has been long not in use for fear when passing,” he explained.

The incidence on the collapse of the main gate toward the northern side toppled over the Bale Patok located about 2.5 meters away. Dewa Mangku Langon also admitted to receive information if the temple area will be renovated but he did not know for sure when it can be realized. “As the information received, there will be a renovation, but I do not know when it will be as it is handled by the palace,” he explained.

After the collapse, a number of officers looked to clean up because the materials are quite a lot. Dewa

Mangku Langon revealed that condition of the temple in general is apprehensive, especially the compound wall getting to be wavy.

“The adhesive material was still using soil. In the eastern part of the temple, the sand stone of the wall started to fall out,” he explained.

Meanwhile, related to the history of Langon Temple, Dewa Mangku Langon told based on the narrative of the elders. Originally, the Langon Temple was a Paibon Temple or clan temple. “Only those who have been crowned as the king are enthroned at this temple,” he explained.

It can be seen from the number of major shrines in the temple amounting to six units. In Gianyar itself, a total of eight kings have been crowned until December 22, 1896. The last king named Dewa Gde Raka (Dewa Manggis VIII).

“At this temple is enthroned the King of Gianyar II, III, IV, V, VIII and VIII. Meanwhile, the King of Gianyar I and VI are enthroned at Penataran Agung Beng Temple,” he explained.

Dewa Mangku Langon told that long time ago, Gianyar Kingdom headquartered at Beng. For one and another reason, there was an expansion of about 200 meters to the south of the palace. After that, this palace was called Griya Anyar and in the long run became Gianyar Palace.

Well, the Langon Temple itself had suffered severe damages so that it was flat to the ground approximately in 1917. “It happened due to hit by remarkable earthquake,” he said.

He described the earthquake destroyed all the buildings and collapsed on the ground, including the Langon Temple. After that, the temple was totally rehabilitated. “After 1917, as far as I can recall there is no total renovation, only repaired some parts to minor damages,” he said. (kmb35)

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Road section in Cekik forest prone to traffic accidents

Highway patrol installs warning banners

NEGARA — A number of points in the Denpasar-Gilimanuk road section being prone to traffic accident were installed with warning banner on Monday (Jan. 22). One of them is the road in the forest area of Cekik and Klatakan, Sumbersari. In addition to driver factor, the traffic accidents in this area also occur due to road conditions and natural factors.

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This incident is suspected to occur due to old age as was built in 1917.

Traffic accidents often occur along the 10 kilometers of national road to Cekik. Moreover, ahead of the last year’s Eid Al-Fitr this road section claimed up to eight fatalities and so did the other accidents frequently happened to motorcycles and trucks. To anticipate this, a number of efforts are attempted by police authorities.

One of them is the installation of warning banner by unit III of the Bali Police Highway Patrol. The banners with a striking color background are filled with warn-

ing notes for road users so as to be cautious.

One of the banners carries an appeal if the road section in the forest area is frequently crossed by wild animals and fallen trees often occur as well. So, all the road users are asked to be more careful. Other than being quiet and dark at night, the road section also often becomes a pathway of wild animals such as monkeys, deer and others.

Chief of Unit III of the Bali Police Highway Patrol at Gilimanuk, Ketut Suryawan, said amid the installation of the banners that along the road section of 10 kilometers of coming in and out of Gilimanuk is indeed prone to traffic accidents. He hoped the installation of the warning banners at the vulnerable points to traffic accidents could be a warning to road users in order that they can be more careful.

Besides, he also hoped that even though the road section is often quiet, all the road users will not mutually be overtaking and speeding. (kmb26)

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Rabies vaccination coverage reaches 87.56 percent

Certainly this achievement can be attained due to active cooperation of Denpasar communities in providing vaccines to their pet dog. This was conveyed by the Head of Denpasar Agriculture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra. “This achievement is certainly the result of good cooperation of responsive communities, and the team that surely always provides dissemination related to the danger of rabies,” he said.

Rabies is known to the public as a ‘crazy dog disease’ which is a zoonotic disease caused by infectious virus and can cause death. Until now, this rabies disease has no medication. The animal belonging to rabies carrier include dog, cat, and monkey where they can

transmit the virus through the saliva of animal with an intermediate of bite or wound contact.

Furthermore, the Head of the Denpasar Agriculture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra, delivered that rabies virus infection can cause death as attacking the central nervous system. “People should be educated on this matter, especially about the vaccine and the action needing to be done. Fortunately, in Denpasar the city officials and the community can work together to handle this,” he said.

Actually, the transmission of this virus is very preventable and Denpasar municipality through the Agriculture Agency always disseminates this information in order to increase public awareness by routinely conducting vaccination for pet dogs or the dogs tied or put into cage, stop abandoning dogs in the streets, and report immediately to the officer when to find animals infected or indicated to rabies carrier in order to avoid the bites.

He hoped that in the future the community can always synergize and continue to actively report as well as make joint efforts to prevent rabies disease. (kmb12)

Dog vaccination is carried out to prevent the spread of rabies

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New Director of Sales Appointed at Harper Kuta Bali

Denpasar attains zero rabies case DENPASAR - Throughout the year 2017, Denpasar city is free from positive cases of rabies (zero case). This happened because the vaccination program implemented by the Agriculture Agency of Denpasar already ran very well with the achievement of rabies vaccination coverage of 87.56 percent of 87.992 populations of rabies carrier animal (HPR).

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Bali still haunted by school dropout rate

Provincial govt proposes revision of National Education Law

DENPASAR - So far, dropout rate still haunts Bali, especially in secondary education, although the percentage is small and tends to decrease. A number of factors caused the dropout rates to remain on the Island of the Gods. They range from economic problems to difficult access to schools due to geographical factors.

“There are still students dropping out of schools. From year to year, the number tends to decline, but still exists despite the existence of school operating fund (BOS) and assistance fund from provincial government,” said the Head of Bali Education Agency, Tia Kusuma Wardhani, in Education Workshop at Wiswa Sabha of Bali governor’s office on Monday (Jan. 22).

Based on the latest data of the academic year 2015/2016, continued TIA, at elementary level there are 247 children quitting school. In junior high school, it is recorded to reach 217 children as well as 441 children in high school. She said the dropout rate in secondary education remains high mainly due to economic factors. In other words, Bali remains to have very-very poor families.

“In addition, parents still have low understanding on the importance of education so that school-aged children have started working,” she added. TIA revealed that less harmonious family relationships also affect the dropout rate. Similarly, this condition is triggered by early marriage due to influence of social media and online games as well as geographical constraints.

Meanwhile, Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, said that Bali needs to start e-learning to open access to cheaper and faster learning that is accommodating

more students. Especially in high school or vocational school, the number of students tends to be less when compared to elementary or junior high school students.

The data at the Bali Education Agency in 2017, elementary school students amounted to 399,224 people, while the number of students in junior high school reaches 194,687 people as well as 86,466 people in high school and 96,684 people in vocational school. If the number of high school and vocational school students is added, the number is still lower than the number of junior high school students.

“Many people cannot enjoy the education. They have dropped out at elementary school. So, the number in junior high school will increasingly reduce, let alone in college because everything is expensive and far. People have to work and so forth. This should be cut with a different education system, namely e-learning,” he said.

According to Pastika, the online education system requires political policy. In this case, he wanted a revision to the Law No.20/2003 on National Education System. The amendment of the law has something to do with legal instrument and creation of competitiveness considering that education for all people without exception is one of the ways to eradicate poverty.

“The law has been 15 years old.

At that time, probably the development of technology has not been like the current one. Our children are not like the current generation.

In 2003, the generation born in 2000 was just 3 years old. Now, they have been already 18 years old. Apparently, it must be changed and adjusted to the development of the world if we want to compete,” he said. (kmb32)

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Britain’s Princess Eugenie to marry long-term boyfriend LONDON - Britain’s Princess Eugenie has got engaged to her long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, with the pair set to marry later this year.

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Razzie ‘worst film’ nods is an Oscar-studded affair

LOS ANGELES - Adventure movie “Transformers: The Last Knight” led nominations on Monday for the annual Razzie Awards for the worst films on a list packed with previous Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe.

The tongue-in-cheek Razzies, created in 1980, serve as an antidote to Hollywood’s Oscars ceremony. Winners of the year’s worst films -- if they turn up -- are given a gold, spray-painted trophy at a ceremony held on the eve of the Academy Awards in March.

“Transformers: The Last Knight,” the latest in the action franchise based on toys that change from robots to vehicles, earned nine nominations, including worst picture and worst acting nods for many of its star-studded cast, including Anthony Hopkins and Mark Wahlberg.

Despite lackluster reviews, the 5th film in the series earned a healthy $605 million at the worldwide box office in 2017.

Razzie founder John Wilson called “Fifty Shades Darker,” based on the best-selling erotic novels, “more sleep-inducing than sexy,” while the reboot of “Baywatch” was among the worst picture contenders.

Johnny Depp -- a perennial Razzie target -- was singled out for what Wilson called “his worn out drunk routine” in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the fifth entry in the franchise in a summer of Hollywood sequels and remakes.

Lawrence and director Darren Aronofsky also felt some Razzie wrath for their horror movie “Mother!,” which some movie reviewers viewed as the work of a genius and others found laughable.

The movie earned a rare F score from audiences and less than $45 million at the global box office.

Cruise and Crowe were among the worst actor nominees for “The Mummy,” while Gibson got a Razzie nod for his role in “Daddy’s Home 2.”

Nominees and winners of the Razzies are voted for online by around 1,000 Razzie members from 24 countries, who sign up online and pay a $40 membership fee. The winners will be announced on March 3. (rtr)

Eugenie, 27, is a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth and eighth in line to the throne. She is the second daughter of Prince Andrew, the queen’s third child who is known as the Duke of York.

“The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Eugenie to Mr. Jack Brooksbank,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

“Her Royal Highness and Mr. Brooksbank became engaged in Nicaragua earlier this month.”

The wedding will be held in the autumn at St George’s Chapel in Windsor - the same venue where her cousin Prince Harry will marry American fiancee Meghan Markle in May. (rtr)

Britain’s Princess Eugenie leaves after a service of thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Britain, June 10, 2016.

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Tsunami warning after huge Alaska quake

ANCHORAGE - A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting warnings of a possible tsunami down the Canadian and U.S. west coast and as far away as Hawaii. Local radio on the Alaskan island of Kodiak, close to the epicenter, urged listeners to move away from coastal areas.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

“This is a tsunami warning. this is not a drill. Please get out to higher ground,” said the announcer on KMXT public radio. “If you are on the flats, get up on one of the hills ... Just go high.” There were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The quake, initially measured at magnitude 8.2, hit around 250 km (160 miles) southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 25 km at 0931 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

“If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground.

Tsunami warnings mean that a tsu-

nami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring,” the Anchorage Office of Emergency Management said in a warning for Alaska and British Columbia. A tsunami watch for the entire U.S. west coast and Hawaii were issued.

“Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. If a tsunami is generated, it could reach Hawaii by 4:23 a.m. (1423 GMT) at the earliest, it added.

Parts of Alaska and the west coast Canada have been issued with a tsunami warning and a tsunami watch is in place for the entirety of the the US west coast, includ-

ing California and Oregon, part of Washington state and Hawaii, with “hazardous tsunami waves” possible within the next three hours.

Among the major cities on tsunami watch are Anchorage and Juneau in Alaska, Canada’s British Columbia and Vancouver, and Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the US.

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