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But despite that run of form, Button thinks that McLaren’s true pace is not being exploited yet – because it is struggling to understand the intricacies of Pirelli’s 2012 tyres. “I think we have a strong car, and aerodynamically it is strong, but I don’t think we are able to show it sometimes,” explained Button, ahead of the Monaco GP. “When we do, I think the car is very quick.

“If you look at Lewis’ lap in qualifying [in Spain] and if you look at our race pace in China and Australia, it [the speed] is there, but it is extracting it which is quite difficult sometimes.” Button reckons that the biggest issue facing himself and his team was trying to get to grips with why the speed of cars is fluctuating so much this year.

“The thing we don’t understand with the tyres is the difference of pace up and down the grid,” he said. “Pastor [Maldonado] qualified 17th in Bahrain, then qualified second in Spain, which got turned into pole. That is what is difficult to understand.

“I don’t think Williams had a massive upgrade compared to everyone else. Understanding why the car works sometimes and doesn’t other times is very difficult to understand. We can do as much set-up work as we like, but engineering wise cer-

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Jenson Button is convinced that McLaren has a better car than its results so far indicate. After starting the season as the pace-setters - having locked out the front row in both Australia and Malaysia – Button and team-mate Lewis Hamilton have scored just 10 points between them in the last two races.

tain things are supposed to work and they don’t work, which is quite difficult to understand.”

Although the up-and-down season was not what Button had hoped for coming into the campaign, he did admit that the mixed up order this year meant it was not hurting his title challenge too much.

“When different people keep winning and the championship leader finishes fifth it is not such a problem,” he said. “To be fair I’ve only finished three races in the points, and the last one wasn’t really in the points.

“I’ve had a first, a second and a ninth, and that puts me 16 points off the lead, which is nothing.

It is amazing how little points everyone is getting this year.

“I think there have been 125 points up for grabs and the leader has 61. So it shows you how mixed up this season is. Obviously we want to be as consistent as possible, but the people who understand the tyres and consistently score good points are going to be there at the end, and we have got to get that consistency.

“Of course we want to be consistently winning but I don’t think anyone is going to be doing that for a while yet.”

McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, from Great Britain, second left, observes a timing panel in front of his fellow teammate, Jenson Button, from Great Britain, right, during free practice session for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix at the Montmelo racetrack near Barcelona, Friday May 11, 2012.

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Vettel confuse about form shift Sebastian Vettel says Red Bull is still struggling to understand the disparity in performance between his Bahrain victory and his sixth-place finish at Catalunya. After a solitary podium in the opening three races, Vettel scored a clean sweep of pole, victory and fastest lap at Bahrain, indicating that the squad had rediscovered its 2011 winning touch.

He was therefore one of the pre-race favourites heading into Barcelona, a circuit Red Bull had dominated on in 2010 and ‘11, but suffered a difficult weekend, qualifying seventh and eventually salvaging sixth following a late charge on fresher rubber. Vettel says the team is still trying to understand exactly where it lost performance. “For the first time this year we had a clean weekend in Bahrain, a weekend where I was happy the balance of the car and we had a good result,” Vettel said. “Coming to Barcelona we were hoping for a similar result but it looks like we are not that competitive and we have tried to understand why that was.

“It is not as if we had a clear answer. We have some ideas - I was pretty happy in practice on Friday and Saturday morning and coming into qualifying we just didn’t seem to make the step that the majority of the grid made.

“It is difficult to draw a full conclusion because when you start further back you are likely to be in traffic for the first part of the race, but the gap to the front was too big - our maximum position was P5, it is not as if we could have argued over the first four places.

“At the moment and it is difficult for us to understand why sometimes we are quick and sometimes we are slow and why the pace changes, [but] it is not only us struggling a bit at the moment.”

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Combo of two pictures of the lake Cachet II in Aysen, Chilean Patagonia, 1700 kms south of Santiago on April 2, 2012. The lake disappeared completely due to rising temperatures driven by climate change, according to experts. The advances made in U.N. climate talks last year appeared at risk Thursday as a rift between rich and poor countries reopened in negotiations aimed at crafting a global pact to stop the planet from overheating.

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BONN — The advances made in U.N. climate talks last year appeared at risk Thursday as a rift between rich and poor countries reopened in negotiations aimed at crafting a global pact to stop the planet from overheating.

The session in Bonn was meant to build on a deal struck in Durban, South Africa, in December, but the talks were faltering heading into the penultimate day amid disputes over what, exactly, was agreed on last year. Delegates were struggling to reach consensus on the agenda for future talks under the new Durban Platform, with China and others reluctant to close existing negotiating tracks that make clear distinctions between the responsibilities of developed and developing nations.

“There is distrust and there is frustration in the atmosphere,” Seyni Nafo, spokesman for a group of African countries, told The Associated Press.

The two-decade-old negotiations have had limited success in creating a global regime to rein in the emissions of heattrapping gases which a big majority of climate scientists say are warming the Earth, with potentially devastating consequences for poor countries ill-prepared to deal rising sea levels, floods and other effects of a changing climate.

Actions taken and pledged so far fall well short of what the U.N. experts say is needed to achieve the stated goal of preventing global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above current levels by the end of this century.

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Minister of Tourism and Creative Economic, Mari Elka Pangestu, speaking in front of participants of Asia Pacific Media Forum (APMF) on Nusa Dua, Bali Island. The three days meeting being attended by 700 participants from media, advertising industries, communication experts, also research and marketing experts.

They held annual meeting to discuss about the cooperation in creative industries, mainly in advertisement and media.

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Fogging, inappropriate solution to counteract dengue fever Bali Post

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Hundreds of room owners in Bali Kuta Residence (BKR), Wednesday (May 23) performed a demonstration at two different locations, namely in the State Property Office and Auction (KPKNL) of Denpasar and the office of BNI 46 bank at Renon, Denpasar.

Rally to protest auction

Hundreds demonstrators almost clashed Bali Post

DENPASAR - Hundreds of room owners in Bali Kuta Residence (BKR), Wednesday (May 23) performed a demonstration at two different locations, namely in the State Property Office and Auction (KPKNL) of Denpasar and the office of BNI 46 bank at Renon, Denpasar. The demonstration involving about 300 people in middle Balinese traditional attires almost clashed. When the masses wanted to make a speech in the office of the BNI 46 Renon, all entrances were closed so there were no entry accesses.

Such condition apparently made hundreds of demonstrators angry and they attempted to come in by opening the gates by force. Meanwhile, hundreds of police officers on guard at the front door were overwhelmed in the face of the masses. Since the masses exceeded the number of police officers, they managed to go in and made a speech in front of the office lobby of the BNI 46. They also unfurled several banners reading a number of demands.

Observation of Bali Post last Wednesday indicated the masses originally did demonstration in the KPKNL Denpasar at 10:30 a.m. local time. The mass made a speech in front of the office and asked the auction to be postponed. Not only that, the masses also asked in order they could meet the officials of KPKNL to postpone the auction. Having demonstrated there for nearly an

hour, they resumed their oration to the office of BNI 46. Well, here they almost engaged in a clash because the access to the office of BNI 46 was closed by police officers.

Nevertheless, they came in by force so that they were pushing one another. Not long after, they successfully went in and immediately made a speech in front of the office lobby of the BNI 46. They demanded the same thing, namely cancellation of the auction. In addition, they also asked the BNI 46 to hand over the certificate belonging to 104 room owners in BKR that remained to be held until now.

An attorney of the BKR, Agus Samijaya, when asked for his confirmation on the sidelines of the demonstration said that their demand stayed the same as the previous one. They demanded in order the auction scheduled to be held on Thurs-

day (May 24) could be postponed. Meanwhile, his party still appealed to the Supreme Court related to the bankruptcy decision. Not only that, there were also six reported offenses in the Bali Police remaining under the process. “Even, the Bali Police have also issued a letter on the auction postponement, but it seems to be violated, too,” said Samijaya. Samijaya also asked the BNI 46 to deliver the certificate belonging to 104 home owners in BKR because the 104 certificates were included in the bundle of bankruptcy.

After the demonstrators made a speech for almost an hour, the curator, BNI 46 and auction agency eventually made a decision of their meeting. They declared that the auction was postponed. Moreover, there were no registering participants so far. (kmb21)

DENPASAR - Dengue fever is an endemic disease always coming every year.

The disease caused by a virus carried by Aedes aegypty has claimed many lives.

The counteraction frequently performed by people to prevent the disease is to carry out fogging. However, the measure is not a perfect solution because it has a side effect.

Some people complained if the fogging had caused shortness of breath. The unpleasant smell of smokes did not only disturb the mosquitoes and other insect species, but also harmed people in the fogging area. One of the Sesetan residents, Sukma, confessed that aside from causing shortness of breath, the fogging did not entirely kill the mosquitoes. Few hours after the fogging, the mosquitoes came again.

In response to the issue, the Head of Bali Health Agency, Ketut Suarjaya, stated that fogging only killed the mosquitoes belonging to the species of Aedes aegypty. “If there are roaming mosquitoes, they are usually belonging to Culex species because the fogging substance only kills Aedes aegypty,” he said.

Substances used in the fogging mixture consisted of diesel fuel and Sinof. If composition of the mixture was inappropriate and the fogging was done excessively, it would have a side effect that could cause shortness of breath and

other acute respiratory illnesses. An ideal composition of the substances used in the fogging, continued Suarjaya, should contain about 2-4 percent of Sipermetrin.

In other words, 10 liters of solution contained 9.8 liters of diesel fuel and 200 cc of Sipermetrin.

Fogging, according to Suarjaya, was one of the ways to prevent dengue fever.

However, the most effective way was not fogging. An appropriate method to combat the mosquitoes was by eliminating their larvae. Although the mosquitoes had been eradicated through fogging, the larvae unaffected by fogging smokes would grow and develop into new mosquitoes. “The appropriate way to eradicate the dengue fever and other diseases caused by mosquito species is by mosquito nest eradication or familiarly known as the movement of draining, closing the water storage as well as burying and burning places likely to collect rain water,” said Suarjaya.

Administration of Abate (mosquito larvicide) to fish ponds, aquarium or place that held water was also required.

According to Suarjaya, Abate could be obtained from the nearest community health center at free of charge. “The inspection program by larvae monitoring officer (jumantik) to homes and administration of Abate are free of charge,” he said. (kmb24)

Village’s expansion makes Head of Bedha Village and family thrown out Bali Post

TABANAN - The Pangkungkarung Village people movement at Kerambitan became very bolder on expressing their opinion. Last time, they blocking a road to protest everyone that against the village’s expansion. On Wednesday night, they try to thrown out Head of Bedha Village, Surata and his family from their home.

They handed a letter stating the Head has to go away. This act was lead by Ketut Suidja, Head of Pangkungrakung Village, around 8.15 pm local time accompanied by a number of pecalang (village securities) also police. The letter no.

03/V/PR/0012 signed by Head of Village and three Head of Banjar was received

by Surata’s colleague, Made Wirata, as Surata is in Denpasar.

Fail to meet Surata, the mass of people went back and stayed at the balai banjar waiting for Surata to come back. Suidja stated that this action is the peak of the people’s disappointment connecting to

the expansion. It was stated all Surata’s big family members do not have the rights to use the facilities of Pangkungkaraung anymore and if not obeyed, a bigger sanction will be given.

Police including Head of Tabanan Police, GAPC Dekananto Eko Purwono, have come to secure the situation up until midnight.

According to Wirata the situation caused the family overwhelmed as the owner is not around yet has stated he will come home as soon as possible.

The expansion conflict has got hot since end of year 2011 where the pro expansion huge group held an action when the contra expansion small group did a religious ceremony with the peak on Tuesday (22/5) evening until Wednesday (23/5) afternoon where mass blocked the road to the small group. This action was done as a protest to the expansion process and as sanction to the small group who is being cast away or in Balinese call kasepekang. (kmb30)

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76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis Associated Press Writer

PHILADELPHIA — The buzz at the start was for Allen Iverson’s ceremonial return. By the end, more than 20,000 fans were on their feet and going wild for Jrue Holiday, Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala and the rugged-and-determined play that kept the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers alive for at least one more game.

Yes, the Sixers are talking about Game 7 — and they’re taking this improbable postseason run back to Boston.

Holiday scored 20 points, and Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sixers to an 82-75 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night that tied the Eastern Conference semifinals.

No team has won consecutive games in a series where neither team has played well enough to seize control. But the Sixers were good enough to win Game 6, improving to 5-0 this postseason in games following a loss.

“Game 7,” coach Doug Collins said.

“That’s all we wanted was to win tonight and give ourselves a chance to go into Boston and see what happens on Saturday.”

Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo could be playing their last game together Saturday night if they can’t find a way to hang onto the

ball and put away a Sixers team that won’t quit. Boston has learned three times already how difficult that can be.

The fun started when the not-quite retired Iverson earned a roaring standing ovation when he presented the game ball. It ended with the song, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” blasting through the arena. “I want more,” Collins said. “We’re going to get greedy.

We want more.”

The Celtics posted ugly numbers across the board: Blame the loss on the 33 percent shooting, the 17 turnovers or the 3 for 14 3-point shooting. Either way, there’s enough to go around. Pierce had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Garnett had 20 points and 11 boards.

“We found a way to stay in the game, for the most part,” Pierce said. They did because the Sixers again failed to put up the sparkling numbers in the box score usually required for a deep postseason

run. They missed 8 of 9 3-pointers, shot a woeful 17 of 28 from the free throw line and had 12 turnovers.

But when the Sixers really needed that game-changing basket, there was Evan Turner twisting and fighting through defenders down the lane. When the Sixers needed a stop, there was Brand, ripping a rebound away from Boston, even with painful neck and shoulder injuries that keep him awake at night.

“When you get out there, you don’t feel much,” Brand said. “You’ve got the adrenaline flowing. You’re banging and fighting. That’s why Coach has confidence in me to play 34 minutes.” The Sixers wrote “Huddle Up and Fight” on their locker room chalkboard. They did just that and are now one win away from reaching the conference finals for the first time since 2001.Iverson was the MVP of that run.

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Boston Celtics’ Rajon Rondo (9) goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers’ Spencer Hawes watches during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Isner carries slim US hopes in French Open tennis Tokyo, Madrid, Istanbul make cut for 2020 Olympics

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John Isner, better known for taking more than 11 hours to win a Wimbledon match in 2010, leads American hopes at the French Open of ending an agonising 33-tournament wait for a Grand Slam men’s title winner. But if history is any guide, Roland Garros, which starts on Sunday, is unlikely to break that streak.

Andre Agassi was the last American to win the men’s crown at Roland Garros in 1999. He was also the last US player to get as far as the quarter-finals in 2003. The mantle then passed to Andy Roddick, his country’s last major winner when he lifted the 2003 US Open.

But Roddick, who missed the 2011 French Open with a shoulder injury, is no longer America’s top player, and is now at 29 in the world after slumping to an 11-year low of 34 in March. A hip injury kept him off tour for two months and his return to action in Dusseldorf this week at the World Team Cup saw him lose twice in straight sets to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina and Czech top 10 player Tomas Berdych.

“I don’t think you expect to come out after a lay-off and play great,”

said Roddick, 29, after his season claycourt bow. Mardy Fish is the American number one player but the 30-year-old hasn’t played since a first round exit on clay in Houston six weeks ago and had already said he won’t be in Paris due to illness.

His best Roland Garros showing remains a run to the third round last year. That leaves US hopes in the

2.06m frame of world number 11 Isner who took six-time champion Rafael Nadal to five sets -- having held a two sets to one lead -- in the 2011 first round.

But Isner, who famously took 11 hours and three days to beat France’s Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010, has endured a rollercoaster season on clay.

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American John Isner at the Sony Ericsson Open in Florida on March 25. Isner leads American hopes at the French Open of ending an agonising 33-tournament wait for a Grand Slam men’s title winner.

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Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid made the first cut among bidders to host the 2020 Olympics, as the International Olympic Committee announced that Baku and Doha were dropped from the running. The IOC will decide which city will host the 2020 Olympics in a final vote on September 7, 2013, at Buenos Aires.

That gives the remaining hopefuls more than 15 months to make final impressions upon the IOC to boost their candidacy.

Tokyo 2020 bid chief Tsunekazu Takeda said being on the short list would help boost the spirits of the Japanese people after last year’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, which killed about 19,000 people. “I think this will be a big help for the Japanese people,” Takeda said. “I think it will give big, big power to the people who suffered the disaster.”

Tokyo is the only one of the candidates to have hosted the event, doing so in 1964, and with a sound plan for hosting the Games and a powerful message, many see Tokyo as the pacesetter. Hosting the 2020 Olympics is seen as an opportunity to help rebuild the country and bring some much-needed joy to its people.

Japanese Prime Mianister Yoshihiko Nodo said hosting the Games would “serve as a symbol of Japan’s recovery from last year’s tragedy.” “With the Japanese government’s full support for Tokyo’s bid, our nation greatly desires to achieve the goal of hosting the Games,” he said.

Tokyo is again as in 2008 considered the frontrunner with the best technical file, but is facing fewer rivals this round, with the total number of candidate cities down from five last time.

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QPR’s Barton hit with further eight-game ban Reuters

LONDON, - Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton will serve a 12game ban after he was suspended for a further eight matches on Wednesday having been found guilty of violent conduct, the FA said in a statement.

He was also fined 75,000 pounds ($117,900). Barton was sent off for elbowing Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez and then kicked Sergio Aguero in QPR’s final Premier League game of the season on May 13.

Barton accepted the charge of violent conduct against Aguero but denied the same charge against City defender Vincent Kompany, who he appeared to try and head-butt before being escorted off the pitch.

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Italy’s Mario Balotelli, left, and Antonio Cassano, right, listen to coach Cesare Prandelli during a training session at the Coverciano sports center, near Florence, Italy, Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Balotelli wants to repay Italy coach’s patience

RIO DE JANEIRO - The Libertadores Cup served up a double dose of late drama as Boca Juniors and Corinthains scored last-gasp goals in Wednesday night’s games to reach the semi-finals.

Santiago Silva scrambled home a 90th minute goal to give six-times champions Boca a 1-1 draw at Fluminense which sent them through 2-1 on aggregate.

In the other match, Paulinho headed an 87th minute winner for Corinthians, the only goal of a dour, fear-ridden two-leg tie against their fellow Brazilians Vasco da Gama. Fluminense, missing playmaker Deco and striker Fred through injury, still managed to take a 17th minute lead when defender Carleto scored with a free kick which took a deflection and left goalkeeper Agustin Orion stranded.

The Brazilians managed to nullify Boca playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme as the visitors were reduced to launching long balls forward for Silva to chase.

Beaten finalists four years ago when they overcame Boca in the semi-finals, Flu were close to settling the tie when Thiago Neves was denied by Orion and Rafael Moura shot wide from an excellent position in the next attack. Instead, Boca went through with the last move of the game as Diego Rivero’s shot hit the post, goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri clawed it away only for Uruguayan striker Silva to force the ball across the line.

The Corinthians-Vasco tie produced more crunching tackles than clearcut chances and the hosts had coach Tite sent off just after the hour for protesting the referee’s decisions.

Vasco had two good chances in quick succession in the second half when Diego Souza galloped clear of the Corinthians defence but had his effort saved by Cassio, then Nilton headed against the post.

Instead, Corinthians, who have never won the competition, snatched victory when Paulinho headed in from a corner in the 87th minute.

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MILAN - Maverick striker Mario Balotelli sees Euro 2012 as the chance of a lifetime and is determined to repay Italy coach Cesare Prandelli for putting up with his off-thefield antics, he said on Wednesday.

Prandelli has warned his players that he will not tolerate misbehaviour when they are playing for Italy and has already barred Balotelli once from selection because he was serving a suspension with Manchester City. ““I’ve never been afraid of missing out on the national team, Prandelli has always kept in touch with me,” he told reporters. ““The coach has shown great faith in me, he has

waited for me and I can’t wait for the chance to repay him.

The Euro is the chance of my lifetime.”

Balotelli, wildly unpredictable with Manchester City, also promised not to get himself sent off during Euro 2012. ““I won’t leave the team with 10 men,” he said. “I want to give the image of a player who enjoys himself and entertains, as well as that of a successful player in a winning

team. ““I’m young, and it’s normal to have highs and lows, but I hope to do better for the national team.”

He added: ““I disagree that I have to mature even though people keep telling me that. I need to improve technically and in tactics, like any young player.” “ Balotelli, who has won seven caps, has been named in Italy’s provisional squad for Euro 2012 which will be whittled down to 23 next week.

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Argentina’s Boca Juniors’ Santiago Silva celebrates after scoring against Brazil’s Fluminense during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Boca Juniors won 2-1 on aggregate.

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mission found Barton guilty of both charges and he will serve the eight-game ban consecutively with the four-match suspension he received for the sendingoff, the FA said in a statement on their website (www.thefa.com) “Following Barton’s dismissal in the 54th minute of the match, there followed two incidents involving Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany. As Barton had already been dismissed, both of these incidents fell outside the jurisdiction of the referee.

“Barton accepted the charge of violent conduct against Aguero but denied the second breach of violent conduct against Kompany. The independent regulatory commission, however, found this second charge proved.” The chairman commission Brian Jones slammed Barton for his actions.

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The photo shows Ketapian Market that located at East Denpasar, Bali Island. Stallers protested accountability of the revitalization funds.

Ketapian Market Case

Denpasar House will summon Chief of Market Bali Post

DENPASAR - Complaints of some traders in Ketapian Market related to the accountability of the revitalization funds was finally addressed by the people’s representatives. They scheduled to summon the boards of the market to hear their clarification. It was intended to relieve the anxiety among a number of traders who had long kept some problems.

Chairman of Commission C of the Denpasar House, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, contacted on Wednesday (May 23) said his party had heard about the complaints revealed by traders in that market. To find out the real substance, his party would soon invite the ranks of the market management, including the former committee of the market development. “We have planned to request clarification from the market management,” he said.

In line with Arya Wibawa, another member of the Commission C, namely AA Susruta Ngurah Putra also said that complaint of the traders should be addressed. Even, this people’s representative of the Democratic Party asked to delay the second phase revitalization plan prior to resolving the existing problem of traders.

“I think the most important is the accountability report. Moreover, it did not use individual funds, but the fund belonged to traders. Therefore,

it should be more transparent. Traders who jointly spent their money must obtain an accountability report,” he said.

Susruta was also slightly surprised by the attitude of the market management and the Chief of PD Pasar who seemed equally irresponsible for the problems. “Nevertheless, the PD Pasar, in this regard the Chief (Westra), should be responsible as well, though the project was worked on by self-managed system. Moreover, the PD Pasar serves as supervisor and mentor of the traditional public markets in Denpasar. It’s strange if he is not willing to be responsible,” he quipped.

Related to the demand for suspension against Bagus Agung from his position as the Chief of Ketapian Market, Susruta claimed to be unable to give much comment. “We must look at the rules first. Most importantly, the project accountability should be reported first to traders clearly and

in detail,” he explained.

On the other hand, a member of Commission B, Wayan Mariyana Wandhira, said there was a bizarre impression in the project work, either regarding the sudden replacement of the project committee or the excess of building from the previous number.

Similarly, the accountability report was not clearly communicated to traders so that they were disappointed. “If the problem is like this, I think the municipal government is weak in addressing the issue,” he said.

As reported earlier, some traders in the Ketapian Market complained due to unclear accountability report regarding the revitalization fund of the first phase that had been completed several months ago. Additionally, relocation of the traders from the market courtyard to second floor was also delayed because it had not been roofed. In addition, the traders also expected the replacement of the chief of the market. (kmb12)

DENPASAR - All national examinations (UN) for all levels, elementary, junior high, high and vocation school has ended which now they waited for their results. Yet in between them, one elementary school at Buleleng, SDN 2 Sumberklampok, pupils might not get their graduate certificates unsigned by a principal as since the previous one retired last April 2012, Buleleng Education Agency hasn’t placed any definitive principal until last Wednesday (23/5), when actually such duty is important moreover under the National Education Minister Law No. 59 Year 2009 on Establishing Certificate, it has to be signed by an official principal in stating they have passed and graduated except if the school no longer exists then it would be established by the Regency’s Education Agency.

The school’s certificates have been published has the name of the current principal which means if they were retired or mutated to another school then automatically the former school’s principal name will be there. If it’s not replaced straight away and reported to central government, the pupils certificates might not be signed and if it’s the Head of Education Agency then it doesn’t go either according to a reliable source of Buleleng Government. For that, the pupils’ parents were worried of the certificates legality.

Meanwhile Head of Buleleng Workers Board, Ketut Wijana, confirmed that the principal of that school has retired and the procedure to find a definitive principal to replace is quite long consisting at first the Education Unit of Gerokgak will find candidates taking one week then it will be handed to Education Agency. This will then be looked over and handed in to the Workers Board to have a last check before going to Regent for producing Authority Letter. “Until now we haven’t received officially any suggestion who will be the principal at SDN 2 Sumberklampok from Buleleng Education Agency after a talked information on it that they have suggested a name, Wayan Sulistra. They could take this as quick as possible as mechanism so it doesn’t block any other agency or connected school duties,” Wijana stated. (kmb)

Teacher suspected molested kindergarten pupil arrested Bali Post

TABANAN - A teacher named Made Kam (30) that has sexually assaulted a kindergarten pupil got captured by Tabanan Police last Wednesday (23/5) at his house in Banjar Anyar Village, Kediri, to be investigated intensively at Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) with an evidence that victim’s vital part test resulted there was a ripped wound on it as confirmed by Head of Criminal Research, APC Nyoman Wirajaya as permitted by Head Police.

According to victim, the assault happened twice with modus when victim was picked up late Kam would come up and assaulted victim.

This action caused victim scared which caused victim’s parents worried and so interrogated their kid resulting that victim has been assaulted.

“The parents then reported to police. We are still developing this case including victim’s explanation also other witnesses. If there are enough evidences, accused will be convicted by Section 81 Paragraph (1) Law 23/2002 on Child Protection,” Wirajaya explained.

Meanwhile, Made Kam did not admit his acts. He did admit that victim was picked up late several times yet never used the opportunity to do such thing. He stated that during teaching he would be accompanied by principal or other teachers and so no such thing happened.

Kam who’s married and have taught for seven years made sure would never do such immoral thing to an underage child and sadden there’s someone who would destroy his reputation using such case. “I will face the risks of this case. But for sure, I never have done such a thing,” Kam clarified.

He also denied that he has been taken off as a teacher even though the school suggested him to be non active. Yet with no certain evidences, he decline to step down and will still teach as he admitted he has never done anything like that. As told before, an underage sexual assault came up again at Tabanan which victim named Mel (6). The act happened several times and known after victim told her parents which then reported to Kediri Police and forwarded to Tabanan Police due its victim is underage. (kmb30)

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YANGON - Nobel laureate and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel outside Myanmar for the first time in 24 years next week to deliver a speech at an international forum in Thailand, her party said on Thursday. Her decision to venture outside the country she had only expected to return to temporarily in 1988 comes after a year of dramatic change in Myanmar after almost a half century of military rule.

Suu Kyi, 66, won a parliamentary seat in April after engaging with the reformist rulers once part of the junta that locked her up for 15 years for her fight against dictatorship. An official from her National League for Democracy (NLD) party told Reuters Suu Kyi had accepted an invitation to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Bangkok next week.

Separately, NLD spokesman Nyan Win said Suu Kyi would head to neighboring Thailand on Mon-

day. Organisers could not confirm whether or not she would attend.

Suu Kyi, the daughter of the leader of Myanmar’s campaign for independence from British rule, spent years away from home, including many in Britain after marrying a British academic, Michael Aris.

She returned to her homeland in 1988 to take care of her dying mother and got caught up in a student-led democracy uprising that swept the country that year and which the military eventually crushed. Suu Kyi was first detained in 1989 and spent 15 of the next 21 years in detention until her release from house arrest in November 2010.

She refused to leave the country during brief periods when she was not held by authorities, for fear of not being allowed to return, even after her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Aris died in 1999.

Suu Kyi had announced in April she would make Britain and Norway her first ports of call, but her plans appear to have changed.

Agence France Presse

AP Photo/Google

This image provided by Google shows the Google doodle of Wednesday, May 23, 2012, a fully functioning special interactive synthesizer honoring the 78th birthday of synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog.

REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

An Egyptian man searches for his name outside a polling station on the second day of presidential election in Cairo May 24, 2012.

Egyptians back at the polls to pick president Reuters

CAIRO - Egypt resumed its first free presidential election on Thursday after a first day of voting that passed off mostly calmly, apart from a stone-throwing attack on candidate Ahmed Shafiq, who was premier for a few days before Hosni Mubarak fell.

REUTERS/Minzeyar

Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi touches the hands of her supporters as she arrives to attend the opening ceremony of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party’s branch office in Thar Kay Ta townwship in Yangon May 23, 2012.

The race broadly pits Islamist candidates against secular ones like Shafiq and Amr Moussa, the former Arab League chief who previously served as Mubarak’s foreign minister.

Turnout on Wednesday seemed lower than in an earlier parliamentary vote when Islamists swept up most seats. Long queues and a scorching sun deterred some voters and many government workers will have delayed voting to Thursday, when they have a day off.

“I came yesterday and found it very crowded so I came today,” said Khaled Abdou, a 25-year-old engineer. “I must participate in choosing the president and I hope this leads to stability and the change needed.” More than 100 voters were already queuing at one Cairo voting station when the polls reopened at 8 a.m. (0600 GMT).

The vote is a crucial stage in a turbulent army-led transition racked by protests, violence and political disputes. The generals who took charge

when Mubarak was ousted on February 11, 2011, have promised to hand over to the new president by July 1.

Even then the army, with its privileges and vast business interests, is expected to wield influence for years to come. A tussle over who should write the constitution also means the new president will not know his own powers when he is elected. Whoever wins faces the daunting tasks of mending a broken economy and re-establishing security, both big public concerns.

The Muslim Brotherhood said its candidate, Mohamed Mursi, was ahead after Wednesday’s voting.

Moussa’s campaign office also put Mursi in the lead with the former League chief second.

Play on: Google posts synthesizer tribute to Moog Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — Bob Moog’s synthesizer helped change the sound of modern music. On what would have been his 78th birthday, Google is paying tribute to the man with a virtual version of his famous Moog on their homepage — and it’s completely playable. The Moog doodle, a replica of the Minimoog Model D, may not be a highly complex synthesizer but it explores a lot of the realms of synthesis — the sculpting of sound mastered by a synthesizer.

“To be able to put all those capabilities in the hands of hundreds of millions of people is just astounding,” said Moog’s daughter Michelle Moog-Koussa, who serves as

executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation. “I think he would be humbled and awed.”

In 45 years, the Moog synthesizer has gone from a behemoth

British Prime Minister David Cameron lashed out at fellow EU leaders Wednesday for reviving a proposal for a financial transaction tax, saying it was a bad idea and he would fight it all the way.

Cameron said that an EU summit in Brussels which discussed the eurozone’s debt crisis was a “good meeting” in that it had focused on growth and the need for structural reforms.

“There were good innovative ideas that can help growth in Europe, but frankly there were some bad ideas too. A financial transac-

tion tax is a bad idea,” Cameron told reporters as he left the summit.

“It will put up the cost of people’s insurance, put up the cost of people’s pensions, it would cost many, many jobs, and it would make Europe less competitive and I’ll fight it all the way.” Britain says the French-inspired tax would undermine London as a global financial centre.

Earlier on Wednesday the European parliament adopted proposals on the FTT by a strong majority.

It passed the resolution with 487 votes in favour, 152 against and 46 abstentions, calling for the

implementation of the tax by the beginning of 2015 “even if only some member states opt for it”.

Nine countries have come out in favour of the FTT -- Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

“The FTT is an integral part of an exit from crisis,” said parliamentary rapporteur Anni Podimata, a Greek Socialist. “It will bring a fairer distribution of the weight of the crisis.”

Parliament approved the tax rates proposed by the Commission, 0.1 percent for transactions of shares and bonds, and 0.01 percent for derivatives.

instrument that took several techs to work and several people to carry, to one you can download on your iPhone.

Moog’s first modular synthesizers in the mid- to late-’60s could easily weigh between 70 and 100 pounds. Keith Emerson’s monster Moog, for example, is more than 200 pounds. Moog’s early synths were high-maintenance and finicky. Sometimes they wouldn’t work in the heat, other times the oscillators would drift.

Associated Press Writer

LONDON — European researchers are planning to use new techniques to analyze DNA that could help crack the mystery of whether Bigfoot exists. In a project announced this week, Oxford University and Lausanne Museum of Zoology scientists appealed to museums, scientists and Yeti aficionados to share hair samples thought to be from the mythical ape-like creature.

AFP Photo/Lionel Bonaventure

British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso talk prior to a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels on May 23.

Lab scientists on Wednesday reported that for the first time they had taken skin cells from patients who had suffered heart failure and turned them into cells that could repair damaged cardiac muscle. The technique has so far been tested on rats and it could take up to a decade of problem-solving before trials can go ahead on humans, the scientists cautioned.

Even so, it marks an important advance in the quest for replacement cells to treat tissue affected by disease, said the scientists who developed the technique in Israel. The research uses a method called human-induced pluripotent stem cells, or hiPSCs, a recentlydiscovered source that is viewed as an exciting and less controversial research alternative to embryonic

stem cells.

It entails taking cells from a patient and introducing genes to the cell nucleus. Helped by a chemical “cocktail,” these genes then act as switches which reprogramme the cells back to their versatile, youthful state.

The ultimate goal is that if a patient’s own cells are used as the replenishment source, they will be recognised as friendly by the immune system and not be attacked.

Recent studies have shown it is possible to derive hiPSCs from young and healthy people and that these are capable of transforming into heart cells. But until now, hiPSCs could not be obtained from elderly and diseased patients.

Nor have researchers been able to show that heart cells created from hiPSCs can integrate with existing heart tissue.

AFP Photo/Kambou Sia

Surgeons performing a heart surgery. Lab scientists on Wednesday reported that for the first time they had taken skin cells from patients who had suffered heart failure and turned them into cells that could repair damaged cardiac muscle.

Wanted: Bigfoot hair samples for European study

Cameron vows to fight EU financial tax Agence France Presse

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Lab uses skin cells to help repair heart muscle

Suu Kyi to make first trip out of Myanmar in 24 years: party Reuters

Friday, May 25, 2012

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file

FILE - In this Monday, June 5, 2000 file photo Al Hodgson, a volunteer guide at the Willow Creek-China Flat Musuem, holds up a plaster cast of a Bigfoot imprint displayed at the museum’s new “Bigfoot Wing” in Willow Creek, Calif.

New genetic tests will be done on just a few strands of hair and should be completed within weeks. Even if the sample is judged to come from an unknown species, scientists should be able to tell how closely it is related to other species, including apes or humans.

Bryan Sykes of Oxford University said the group had already received many offers of samples to test, including blood, hair, and items supposedly chewed by Bigfoot.

Sykes and colleagues plan to sift through the samples for the next few months before deciding which specimens to test. They will then publish their results in a peer-reviewed journal. Other experts agreed recent advances made in DNA testing could theoretically solve the Bigfoot question.

“If the Yeti is real and somebody has

found bits of their hair, you should be able to tell from the DNA in the hair if this is actually a Yeti,” said Mark Thomas, a professor of evolutionary genetics at University College London. He is not connected to the Bigfoot project.

But Thomas was unsure how likely it was anyone might have actual Yeti hairs. Some scientists theorize Yetis are either a distinct hominid species, or a mix between homo sapiens and Neanderthals or other species.

There is already evidence of interbreeding between homo sapiens and Neanderthals.

“If Yetis have survived for the last 30,000 years, they have probably had a pretty miserable existence and are a small population vulnerable to extinction,” Thomas said. “It’s not as insane an idea as many might think, but the chances are pretty small.”

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International

Lady Gaga angers Thai fans with fake Rolex comment Associated Press Writer

BANGKOK — Lady Gaga wants to go shopping in Bangkok — for a fake Rolex. The singer made the comment to her 24 million Twitter followers, sparking an online uproar Thursday in Thailand where some fans called it offensive, insulting and bad for the country’s image.

U.S. singer Lady Gaga pauses while making her way to a waiting car upon her arrival at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Lady Gaga is performing a concert in Bangkok on Friday, May 25, 2012.

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It’s the latest publicity-making turn of events as “The Born This Way Ball” travels through Asia. Lady Gaga’s provocative lyrics and costumes have angered Catholic groups in South Korea and the Philippines and Islamists in Indonesia, where the show may be banned.

Now she is stirring nationalist fervor in Thailand, where people tend to get upset when the country’s seedy underworld is highlighted by outsiders.

“We are more civilized than you think,” tweeted Thai DJ Surahit Siamwalla, who has a ticket to Friday’s show in

‘G.I. Joe’ gets new marching orders, moves to 2013 Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES — Just a month before its June release in the U.S., Paramount Pictures delayed the debut of “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” by nine months after another movie based on a Hasbro plaything was trounced at the box office by “The Avengers.” Paramount on Wednesday pushed back the release of the “G.I. Joe” sequel from June 29 until March 29, 2013, in order to adapt the movie for 3-D screens, according to Paramount’s executive vice president of publicity, Katie Martin Kelley.

The move comes after “Battleship,” based on the Hasbro board game, debuted at No. 2 at the North American box office with $25.5 million in ticket sales, behind the still-strong

“Avengers,” which brought in a whopping $55.6 million in its third weekend of release.

Action films often get most of their revenue from 3-D showings, which cost a few dollars more per ticket and can boost a movie’s prospects to make its money back.

March has proven to be a big month for movies because there’s a lack of big-budget competition, according to Paul Dergarabedian, president of the box office division of Hollywood.com. This March, “The Hunger Games” premiered on March 12 and went on to make $629 million worldwide.

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” also suffered from a lack of strong buzz online, according to Ben Carlson, president of market tracking firm Fizziology.

AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Jaimie Trueblood

In this film image released by Paramount Pictures, Channing Tatum, left, and Dwayne Johnson are shown in a scene from “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

Bangkok but said he plans to boycott.

“She came to our home, but instead of admiring us she insulted us,” said a commentator on popular Thai web board pantip.com. Lady Gaga posted her tweet shortly after her private jet arrived Wednesday night: “I just landed in Bangkok baby! Ready for 50,000 screaming Thai monsters. I wanna get lost in a lady market and buy fake Rolex.”

It is unclear what a “lady market” is but some Thai fans assumed she meant the popular outdoor Ladies Market in Hong Kong, where she already toured — and also eyed the luxury knockoffs.

“I love this city,” she tweeted April 30 after taking a Hong Kong spin class.

“You can work out & buy a fake Birkin on the same street.”

Not all Thai fans objected to the off-color comment. A screaming mob greeted Lady Gaga at the airport.

Crowds thronged her 5-star hotel, where she signed autographs and hugged one female fan who left in tears. People have camped outside Rajamangala stadium for days, hoping to be first inside and win the prize of meeting the pop star in person.

If Lady Gaga does have time to shop in Bangkok, she’ll see that the city has more to offer than just fake watches, Thai fan Nont Armarttasn sarcastically noted on his Facebook page. “Welcome to the land of counterfeit products, love,” he said. “I’m sure there are plenty of fake Gaga CDs, too.”

In this image released by ABC, host Robin Roberts, left, sits with actor Will Smith during “Good Morning America,” broadcast from The U.S.S. Intrepid aircraft carrier, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 kicking off Fleet Week in New York.

AP Photo/ABC, Donna Svennevik

Tommy Lee Jones wants to know about Moscow kiss Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — Will Smith may not want to talk about what happened last week in Moscow, but Tommy Lee Jones sure does.

The actors met on the black carpet at the premiere of “Men in Black 3” Wednesday night, with Jones twice asking Smith, “How’s life in Moscow?”

Representatives from Sony Pictures and Smith’s publicity team repeatedly told members of the media the star wouldn’t be talking about the incident, but someone forgot to tell Jones. A Ukrainian reporter tried to kiss Smith on May 18 at the Moscow premiere of the comedy. Smith pushed him away and slapped him with the back of his hand.

Wednesday night, Smith laughed off Jones’ remarks, hugging his co-star and calling him “silly.” He told Jones what happened in Moscow was “so sad.” As they broke their

hug, Jones pretended to slap Smith as they turned to talk to separate reporters.

The rest of the event was a love fest for Josh Brolin, whose portrayal of a younger Agent K was deemed Oscar worthy. “If Agent K were a real-life person and Josh Brolin gave the portrayal of Agent K that he gave in this movie, he’d be nominated for an Academy Award,” said Smith. “It’s like people just aren’t even going to recognize the level and quality of the acting that he had to do, you know, being this young Tommy Lee Jones.

It’s just, it’s brilliant.”

Brolin said he never asked Jones for advice, but watched almost all his old movies and the original ‘Men in Black’ “probably 50 times.”

“I practiced, I talked to myself, I do all the things that makes my family think I’m absolutely insane, but that’s my job, you know?” said Brolin. “Men in Black 3” opens Friday in U.S. and U.K. theaters.

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Aston Denpasar offers “Simply Italian Taste” IBP

DENPASAR - Aston Denpasar proudly presents “Simply Italian taste’ to shake your appetite. Let’s begin with “Greek Salad”, a traditional healthy salad dish with lettuce, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and tossed with vinaigrette dressing. Continue with the most favorite Italian food, what else,it is “Pizza Mania”, delicious choices of pizza from pepperoni, seafood until vegetarian.

“Fruit Pizza” is chef selection for the dessert, it is a cookie dough crust and tropical fruit toppings served with chocolate sauce. Teasing you or still not

enough? Our bartender creates a uniques beverages that suits for the theme. There are healthy drinks and mocktails. For this month there will be “Baby Love”, Mix of fresh banana, pineapple juice with cream, so creamy and healthy as banana is the best fruits for body.

“Chocolate Monkey” is the other choice for healthy drinks, mix from chocolate, banana and milk which is always perfect for couple.

Chocolate brings a peacefull mood and anti-stress. For the last one is perfect for the mocktail lover. It is “Deep Cleanse Mocktail”, mix of lime juice, cucumber and fresh lime squeezes suits for this lovely sunny season for the month.

IBP/Courtesy of Aston Denpasar

Temple Ceremony Calendar Event for May 20 through June 20, 2012 26 May Tumpek Wayang Pura Majapahit Jembrana Odalan Betara ratu Gede Desa Celuk Sukawati Odalan Betara Ratu Wedyadari Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Denpasar Betara Ratu Alit & Ratu Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarmaan Dalem Sukawati Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarmaan dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Pegatepan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pemrajan Agung Sulang Kec Dawan Klungkung.

Merajan Pasek Bendesa Kori Agung Pengatepan Pura Pedarmaan Dinasti dalem sri Aji Pura Besakih Pura Penataran Giri Purwa Banyuangi.

Pesraman Dusun Kuto Rejo Banyuangi.

30 May Buda Wage Kelawu.

Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Desa Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida.

Pura Pasek Gelgel Pangembungan Bongkase Abiansemal.

Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Desa Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Mancawarna Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kedonganan Kuta Pura Goa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Odalan Ida Ratu Pucak Pameneh Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Pejeng Merajan Pasek Gelgel Songan Merajan Pasek Prateka Pekandelan Sidemen Merajan Pasek Prateka Taman Sari Sukasada.

Pura dadia Pasek Gelgel Sidemen Karangasem Merajan Pasek Gelgel Tampuagan Tembuku, Bangli.

5 Jun Anggar Kasih Dukut.

Pr. Dalem Batuyang Batubulan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mengening Kediri Tabanan Pr Pasek Undagi Timpag Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Desa/ Pura Pucak Banjar Taman Bedulu Gianyar.

Merajan Pasek Tangkas Kori Agun Sulahan Merajan Pasek Padang Rata Padang Pura Puser Jagat Dalem Dukut Puri Sukun Nusa Penida.

6 Jun Buda Umanis Dukut Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Sibang Kaja Abiansemal Pura Dalem Samplangan Gianyar 16 Jun Saraswati Pura Pasek Tangkas Gempinis dalang Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel sayan Bongkase Abiansemal Pura Watugunung Bima Pura Agung Jagatkarana Surabaya Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta Timur Pura Pemaksan Banyuning Timur Buleleng Pura Agung Wira Lokha Natha Cimahi Jawa Barat Pura Dadia Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung Pusat Gerih Desa Gerih Abiansemal Badung.

Pura Giri Jaya Natha Balikpapan Pura Agung Santi Bhuana Brugelette Belgia.

18 Jun Some Ribek.

Pura Jati Jembrana Pura Kawitan Batugaing Bangli Pura Tirta Wening Tambak Sari Surabaya 20 Jun Hari Raya Pagerwesi Pura Laban Sindu Jiwa Kedewatan Ubud Pura Kehen Bangli Pura Wirabuana Magelang Jawa Tengah Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu Denpasar Timur Pura Jogan Agung Ketewel Sukawati Pura Gadung Pengiasan Dauh Puri Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel Buruan Kaja Tabanan Pura Pasek Gobleg Kerambitan tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Meliling Tabanan

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

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

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

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

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

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Iran nuclear talks enter second day

International

Friday, May 25, 2012

BUSINESS

Reuters

EU urges Greece to stay in euro

BAGHDAD - Talks resumed on Thursday between Iran and world powers about a nuclear programme that the West suspects is aimed at nuclear bomb research.

A first day of discussions showed a “fair amount of disagreement” but also areas of common ground, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, adding: “I believe we have the beginning of a negotiation.”

Talks got under way again on Thursday morning, a diplomat said.

Both sides have been publicly upbeat about the scope for an outline deal following a 15-month diplomatic freeze and exploratory talks in Istanbul last month.

But in Vienna, western diplomatic sources said a U.N. watchdog report was expected to show Iran has installed more uranium enrichment centrifuges at an underground site, potentially boosting output capacity of the nuclear work the major powers want it to stop.

Reuters

Brother of blind China activist flees village Reuters

AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz

Police arrest protesters during a demonstration against tuition fee hikes in Montreal on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Around 400 people arrested

Police round up demonstrators at Montreal march Associated Press Writer

MONTREAL - A peaceful evening march that began with people banging pots and pans in support of protesting students ended in the early morning hours with police kettling demonstrators and arresting 400 of them after officers were pelted with projectiles.

Montreal wasn’t the only city to have roundups Wednesday night. There were also mass arrests at student protests in Quebec City and Sherbrooke.

Kettling is a police tactic widely used in Europe where riot cops surround demonstrators and limit or cut off their exits. It has been widely criticized because it often results in the scooping up of innocent bystanders as well as rowdies. A recent report by Ontario’s police watchdog blasted Toronto police for their use of kettling during the G20 summit two years ago, saying they violated civil rights, detained people illegally and used excessive force.

The Montreal demonstration was the 30th since the student protest against tuition fee increases began more than three months ago.

The nightly march, which starts

from an east-end park, was declared illegal by police the minute it was scheduled to start but was allowed to proceed for almost four hours before a line of Montreal riot cops blocked part of Sherbrooke Street as the marchers approached.

Riot squad officers had been marching on the sidewalk beside the front of the protest all evening. An order to disperse was given when it arrived at Sherbrooke Street because police had been pelted by projectiles and other criminal acts had been committed, Montreal police spokesman Daniel Lacoursiere said. The group had also apparently resisted going in a direction ordered by police. Montreal police said those arrested could face charges under municipal bylaws or the Criminal Code.

As the march approached the line of police on Sherbrooke

Street, other Montreal officers and Quebec provincial police riot squad members moved in to cut off the other three sides of the street, which at that point intersected St-Denis Street, a trendy avenue dotted with bars, restaurants and theatres. Police charged the demonstrators snaring them in a pen-like encirclement of grim-faced cops. Some demonstrators reacted angrilly to the tactic while others sat dazed.

The swift police action squeezed the mob together tighter and tighter as the officers advanced and some people begged to be let out, pleading they were bystanders. One photographer was seen to be pushed to the ground and a piece of equipment was heard breaking. Some protesters cursed and yelled at provincial police officers, who ignored the taunts.

BEIJING - The brother of blind activist Chen Guangcheng has fled his village in northeastern China, evading a security clampdown to seek help from lawyers for his son who has been detained in a case that has become a rallying point among rights activists.

Chen Guangfu, the eldest brother of Chen Guangcheng, told Reuters that he walked out of his home in Shandong province at 3 a.m. (1900 GMT) on Tuesday, eluding the increased number of sentries near his village by avoiding roads and running through fields. He arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening after a six-hour journey by car.

His activist brother escaped Dongshigu village in late April after 19 months of detention at home, following a similar route to the capital before taking refuge in the U.S. embassy, where he stayed for six days and sparked a diplomatic crisis between China and the United States.

That crisis, which overshadowed a visit by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was finally defused on Saturday when China allowed Chen to fly to the United States to study. But while Chen Guangcheng spent his first few days in New York after years of jail and detention, most of his family back home in Shandong has remained under a security clampdown.

AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

The pre-market price for Facebook stock is shown, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering last week, selectively informed clients of an analyst’s negative report about the company before the stock started trading.

Regulators probe bank’s role in Facebook IPO Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering last week, selectively informed clients of an analyst’s negative report about the company before the stock started trading.

The only existing binding treaty, the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, was shunned by the U.S. because it doesn’t impose any emissions targets on China, thus leaving out the two biggest carbon emitters on the globe. After Canada, Japan and Russia dropped out, the treaty’s second commitment period covers only about 15 percent of global emissions.

After painstaking negotiations in Durban, countries agreed to create a new pact by 2015 that would take effect five years later and include both developed and developing countries.

But the European Union said that package of decisions was at risk of unraveling because of the bickering at the conference in Bonn, which is supposed to lay the groundwork for a bigger climate summit in Qatar, at the end of the year.

“We are very concerned that the spirit of cooperation that prevailed in Durban has not carried over into this session,” EU delegate Christian Pilgaard Zinglersen told the conference Wednesday.

The EU claims China and other developing countries are backsliding on commitments made in Durban to conduct future talks on emissions cuts within the new platform.

Developing countries accuse the U.S., EU and other industrialized nations of trying to evade commitments made under previous negotiating tracks and shift responsibilities for tackling climate change to the developing world.

Rick Ketchum, the head of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the self-policing body for the securities industry, said Tuesday that the question is “a matter of regulatory concern” for his organization and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The top securities regulator for Massachusetts, William Galvin, said he had subpoenaed Morgan Stanley.

Galvin said his office is investigating whether Morgan Stanley divulged to only some clients that one of its analysts had cut his revenue estimates for Facebook before the stock hit the market on Friday.

The bank said late Tuesday that it “followed the same procedures for the Facebook offering that it follows for all IPOs,” referring to initial public offerings of stock. It said that its procedures complied with regulations.

The questions about the role played by Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter for the deal, add to the

confusion surrounding Facebook’s IPO. In the most hotly anticipated stock debut in years, the offering raised $16 billion for the social networking company, valuing it at $104 billion On Tuesday, Robert Greifeld, the CEO of the Nasdaq Stock Market, acknowledged to shareholders of Nasdaq’s parent company that “clearly we had mistakes within the Facebook listing.”

The stock debut, originally set for 11 a.m. EDT Friday, was delayed more than half an hour because of technical problems at Nasdaq. Some brokerages were still sorting out the aftermath on Tuesday.

“Unfortunately, our clients continue to feel the effects of this in some cases,” said Stephen Austin, a spokesman for Fidelity Investments, one of the country’s largest brokerages.

Fidelity was still waiting for some Facebook stock orders that it placed

on Friday to be executed. Fidelity’s systems had performed normally, Austin said.

In the meantime, Facebook stock itself has been a disappointment. It fell $3.03 on Tuesday to close at $31 and has now fallen $7, or more than 18 percent, from its offering price of $38. It managed to add just 23 cents in its first hours of trading on Friday, then suffered a big decline on Monday. A spokesman for Facebook Inc., which is based in Menlo Park, Calif., said late Tuesday that the company had no comment.

The SEC had already said on Friday that it was looking into problems surrounding the IPO. On Tuesday, the agency’s chairman, Mary Schapiro, said: “I think there is a lot of reason to have confidence in our markets and in the integrity of how they operate, but there are issues that we need to look at specifically with respect to Facebook.”

BRUSSELS - European Union leaders, advised by senior officials to prepare contingency plans in case Greece decides to quit the single currency, urged the country to stay the course on austerity and complete the reforms demanded under its bailout program.

After nearly six hours of talks held during an informal dinner, leaders said they were committed to Greece remaining in the euro zone, but it had to stick to its side of the bargain too, a commitment that will mean a heavy cost for Greeks.

“We want Greece to stay in the euro, but we insist that Greece sticks to commitments that it has agreed to,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters after a Wednesday evening summit in Brussels dragged long into the night.

Three officials told Reuters the instruction to have plans in place for a Greek exit was agreed on Monday during a teleconference of the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) - experts who work for euro zone finance ministers.

The Greek finance ministry denied there was any such agreement but Belgian Finance Minister Steven Vanackere, said: “All the contingency plans (for Greece) come back to the same thing: to be responsible as a government is to foresee even what you hope to avoid.”

Two other senior EU officials confirmed the call and its contents, saying contingency planning was only sensible.

In its monthly report, Germany’s Bundesbank said the situation in Greece was “extremely worrying” and it was jeopardizing any further financial aid by threatening not to implement reforms agreed as part of its two bailouts.

It said a euro exit would pose “considerable but manageable” challenges for its European partners, raising pressure on Athens to stick with its painful economic reforms.

Greek officials have said that without outside funds, the country will run out of money within two months and there remains the threat that if it crashes out of the euro zone, other member states could be brought down too.

A document seen by Reuters detailed the potential costs to individual member states of a Greek exit and said that if it came about, an “amiable divorce” should be sought with the EU and IMF possibly giving up to 50 billion euros to ease its path. Although EU leaders’ minds will have been focused by that prospect, disagreements have flared over a plan for mutual euro zone bond issuance and other measures to alleviate two years of debt turmoil, such as giving countries like Spain an extra year to make the spending cuts demanded of them.

“The idea is to put energy into the growth motor. All the member countries don’t necessarily share my ideas.

But a certain number expressed themselves in the same direction,” new French President Francois Hollande told reporters. For the first time in more than two years of crisis summits, the leaders of France and Germany did not huddle beforehand to agree positions, marking a significant shift in the axis which has traditionally driven European policymaking.

Instead, Hollande met Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in Paris to discuss policy, before the pair travelled to Brussels by train.

Despite fears Greeks could open the departure door if they vote for anti-bailout parties at a June 17 election, Spain, where the economy is in recession and the banking system in need of restructuring, is at the front line of the crisis.

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Tanah Lot IBP

Tanah Lot is a famous destination in Bali Island. It is located on coastal side of Beraban village, Tabanan Regency. Besides being famous for its beautiful scenery, Tanah Lot also famous with its temple.

The temple located on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip.

This temple is very famous among tourist destinations in Bali with spectacular view of sunset. At some nooks of coral reef around

Destinations

Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.

The word of Tanah Lot is consisted of two words that are Tanah word interpreted as a reef looking like gili or isle. Lot or Lod word has meaning the sea. So Tanah Lot is meaning the small island floating on the sea. The location is now called as Tanah Lot has been used at a Megalithic period as a place that looked into holy, proven from

the existence of menhir. Pursuant to environmental condition, hence the structure of Tanah Lot Temple is built at irregular reef plain of its angle which is only consisted of one plain yard as Jeroan.

The function of this temple can be realized from the function of the main temple building which is located in the temple main area. In this place, there is a main temple to worship the god in form of Dewa Baruna or Bhatara Segara, the sea power. The media of worship to this god is the temple building with 5 storied meanwhile the 3 storied

temple building in north part of this area is purposing to worship to Dang Hyang Nirartha.

In order to know the status of Tanah Lot Temple can be realized from the temple history, function and also incoming devotee existence pray when temple ceremony is held. In this case can be realized as follows: Tanah Lot Temple as dang Kahyangan (the big Holy Temples in Bali), because the history and the Penyiwi (The people taking care of the temple) are from the local people from Tabanan regency and

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surrounding area Tanah Lot temple as Segara Temple, because its function as sanctum to worship the Bhatara Segara, the God with manifestation as the ocean Power Deity The unique animal can be seen in this temple area is the snake which are generally can be met in the coast. Part of its stomach there are no athwart skin, there is only small skin, but this sea water snake very noxious but snakebite case are very seldom happened, because the sea water snake generally very passive.

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Muslim women hold posters during a protest against Lady Gaga’s concert that is scheduled to be held on June 3, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Lady Gaga might have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia because police worry her sexy clothes and dance moves undermine Islamic values and will corrupt the country’s youth. The writings on the posters read “Reject cultural invasion” and “Infidel.”

AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana

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Legislator questions Corby clemency Antara

JAKARTA - Member of the House of Representatives Commission III Aboebakar Alhabsyi questioned the motives of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who granted a five-year clemency to convicted Australian drug peddler Schapelle Leigh Corby.

“Frankly I`m confused. I do not understand the President`s motives about the five-year clemency,” Aboebakar said here on Wednesday.

He stated the government

claimed to be committed to drug eradication, but things were different in reality.

“We thought the government had a remission moratorium policy for prisoners convicted for corruption,

drugs and terrorism, but now they are being pardoned,” Aboebakar said.

In response to the several officials who said that Corby was only carrying marijuana, he said: “This is underestimating the problem, when this country is in a state of emergency, as far as drug smuggling is concerned.”

Aboebakar expressed concerns that after Corby`s case, Indonesia would be flooded with more mari-

President Yudhoyono`s son evades mob fury Antara

TERNATE - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono`s son Edhie Baskoro managed to escape the wrath of an unruly mob after arriving at Babullah Airport in Ternate, North Maluku, on Thursday.

In his capacity as Democrat Party secretary general, Baskoro, along with party chairman Anas Urbaningrum, arrived here on Thursday morning with several cadres to attend the 2nd regional meeting of the party.

But soon after they landed at the airport, a mob attacked them and beat Ibrahim and Syarif, two of the party`s cadres.

Then the mob tried to attack Baskoro and Anas, but the two men luckily managed to escape with North Maluku Governor Thaib Armaiyn, who had come to greet them at the airport.

After the incident, Edhie, Anas, and their entourage decided to return to Jakarta immediately and, therefore, the regional meeting of Democrat Party in Ternate was postponed.

juana or a policy might be issued to legalize the distribution and use of marijuana.

“Frankly, I did not believe it when the Legal and Human Rights Minister stated there would be similar treatment of legal issues faced by citizens of Indonesia in Australia,” he said.

Aboebakar noted Indonesia had no mutual legal assistance (MLA) or reciprocal agreement with Australia in a “matter of law”.

“So I do not understand the logic of how the law was used,” he said.

Aboebakar added President Yudhoyono might have come under pressure from Australia. However, he said, if Australia`s intervention did occur, it meant the sovereignty of Indonesian law had been compromised.

“Surely this is not a good precedent for law enforcement in Indonesia,” Aboebakar added.

Youth minister appears before KPK for interrogation Antara

JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports Andi Mallarangeng arrived here on Thursday at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) office to give testimony about an alleged corruption case involving the development of the Hambalang sports centre in Bogor district, West Java province.

Andi arrived at 9.20 a.m. West Indonesia Time (WIB), but refused to comment on the questioning session he had with the

anti-corruption body officials.

Former Democrat Party treasurer Muhammad Nazaruddin said Andi had once hosted a meeting with him and Democrat Party member of parliament Angelina Sondakh. “The meeting discussed about the Hambalang project,” he added.

Earlier, KPK had questioned Bambang Tri Wibowo, CEO of contractor company PT Adhi Karya, in connection with the same case. Until now, KPK has questioned 70 people during the process of its investigation into the Rp1.5 tr

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Farmers planting in the ricefield area that closed to housing complex. High demand for housing, especially in Denpasar, has an adverse impact on the existence of green open space (RTHK).

Housing lots grow ubiquitous

Farmland increasingly diminishes IBP/Net

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DENPASAR - High demand for housing, especially in Denpasar, has an adverse impact on the existence of green open space (RTHK). Ironically, some few housing developers manage to open lot area within a productive farmland area. One of them is located on Jalan Pura Demak. Previously, it was a green and fertile farmland area, but now it has become an elite housing complex.

Similar condition can also be found in some other locations such as on Jalan Tukad Balian, Renon, Jalan Suradipa, Kesiman Kertalangu as well as some areas in North Denpasar.

Meanwhile, South Denpasar is also besieged by the mushrooming number of residential complexes that originally belonged to fertile rice fields.

High conversion rate of farmland function to residential area has an adverse impact on the environment. It is proved by condition when it rains for a while the threat of flooding is inevitable.

Denpasar has been hit by flooding for several times in recent years, whereas ten years ago no flooding was heard in Denpasar.

The Head of Denpasar Spatial Planning and Housing Agency, I Made Kusuma Diputra, who was met in his office not long ago revealed the trend of developers to open lots in the area of RTHK. Such condition was increasingly difficult to be dammed because the issuance of certificate was not under the authority of Denpasar Municipality. “It is difficult for us to watch the matter. To be honest, why is there a certificate only covering an area of 200 square meters in a farmland area? It clearly kindles the conversion of farmland function into a residential area, doesn’t it?” he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Denpasar Agriculture, Food Crops and Horticulture Agency, Nyoman Ambara Putra, when contacted on

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Monday (May 21) said the conversion of farmland function in Denpasar tended to be used for housing. However, he also admitted that aside from being used for residential area, it was also used for road as well as other needs.

He said that conversion of farmland function in general reached 20-30 hectares per year. Such conversion was inseparable from the people’s increasing economy. In addition, the high price of land in Denpasar also encouraged the landowners to sell their rice field. (ara)

BANGLI - The report from Non Permanent Regional Workers (PTTD) Widia Dharma to Bangli House of Representatives revealed clearly that they haven’t received their salary for year 2009 and 2010. They suspected there has been something wrong with the 1,228 workers salaries. Moreover the Budget List by the accountant of the Agency has been signed.

To get clarification where they salaries went, they asked representatives to investigate and questioned the parties that involved in this case.

Meanwhile, Dewa R., the former accountant of the Agency who has been mutated, and now still working at Middle Education of the Agency, did not come last Wednesday (23/5) with the reason being ill. At that day, Dewa R. went home with the reason his motorbike is broken yet the next morning he stated that he is ill. And so with him not around, further information couldn’t be gained.

Head of the Agency, Drs. I Nyoman Sumantra, M.Ag., stated his side have taken steps in calling all the staffs that took care of finance as himself did not know this. He reasoned this case happened before he got his job as the head of Agency. To avoid any misunderstanding, based on the Finance Section report through the Agency’s Secretary, the 2010 salary was not suggested on the Mended Budget of Bangli Budget and Expenses 2010 causing no budget has been allocated to pay their salary at December 2010.

Meanwhile for 2009, based on the Budget List has been signed yet not known where the salary went.

For 2011, the salaries have been paid fully which have shortened Bangli’s main 2011 Budget and Expenses. “That’s why I suggested Mended Budget in 2011, so their salary was received fully. Especially for 2009, I am still calling who took care of it, to explain and asked for responsibility,” Sumantra stated. (kmb17)

GEDANG MEKUAH

Historical traces of Sukarno Museum at Tampaksiring The name of Tampaksiring is no more bizarre because the famous Tirta Empul Temple is situated here. It is the sanctum of Hindu frequently visited by tourists as well as the location of the presidential palace of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace is frequently used for presidential activities or just for resting place for the presidents, moreover during the era of President Sukarno.

The word Tampaksiring is taken from two Balinese words, namely tampak (meaning ‘sole’) and siring (meaning ‘oblique’). According to a legend in the Usana Bali palm-leaf manuscript, the name was derived from the soles of the former king named Mayadenawa. He was a clever and powerful king, but insolence.

The nature of Mayadenawa made the Lord Indra angry so the Lord Indra sent his troops to kill the former.

However, Mayadenawa ran into the woods. To make his pursuer lose tracks, he walked by tilting the soles of his feet. By doing so, he hoped the pursuers would not recognize if the traces left behind were the traces of Mayadenawa.

Existence of the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace was based on the initiative of the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, Sukarno.

Therefore, it can be said if the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace is the only palace built during the reign of Indonesia. Construction of the palace took place from 1957 to 1960. Later on, the government renovated the

(Green Papaya Soup with Seafood) OVERVIEW: Unripe papayas are often used as a vegetable in Bali.

If these are not available, you can use summer squash or Chinese winter melon.

INGREDIENTS: 1 unripe papaya, weighing roughly 750 gr (1½ lb) 1 cup spice paste for seafood 1 liter chicken stock ¼ liter coconut milk 2 salam leaves 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised ¼ tsp powdered black pepper 100 gr shrimps, clams, and mussels 100 gr diced firm fish 1 tsp salt Fried shallots to garnish

Sukarno’s photos showed in the Tampaksiring Palace. The palace is frequently used for presidential activities or just for resting place for the presidents, moreover during the era of President Sukarno.

Wantilan Hall in 1993 as a venue to stage diverse art performances.

Since the construction, the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace was designed for a resting place for the president of the Republic of Indonesia, their families and state guests.

Currently, Tampaksiring has a new museum and is named Museum of Sukarno the Proclaimer President of the RI. The museum established by the Sukarno Center showcasing about 150 photograph collections of Bung Karno and some relics of the Indonesia’s first president was inaugurated on Thursday (Nov 10). The two-floored building spread over an area of 1,000

square meters was inaugurated by the Chairman of The Sukarno Center’s Board of Trustees who is also the daughter of Bung Karno, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri.

“Historical evidences that can be seen in this museum are in the form of photos mostly come from the archives of Bung Karno Foundation. The collections presented are those remaining to be well preserved,” said Sukmawati.

Sukmawati also hoped that people could immediately recognize Bung Karno by watching the collections in the museum. In the future, the museum would continue to be developed so that more collections could be displayed.

PREPARATION: 1. Heat stock, add seafood, marinade and bring to boil. Simmer 2 minutes 2. Add salam leaves, lemongrass and papaya, simmer gently until the papaya is 95% tender. Add coconut milk and seafood and continue to simmer (do not boil) until papaya and seafood is tender.

3. If the stock reduces too much, add more stock 4. Season to taste with pepper and salt and garnish with fried shallots.

Note: If you wish to prepare a lighter version of this soup then leave coconut milk and seafood out.

TAMBUSAN BE PASIH

(Diced Fish Roasted in Banana Leaf) OVERVIEW: The spicy fish dish is excellent for barbeques.

INGREDIENTS: 600 gr (1¼ 1lb) boned mackerel fillets, skin removed and cut in 2.5 cm (1in) cubes ½ cup basic marinade 1 heaped tbsp tamarind pulp, soaked in ¼ cup warm water and juice extracted 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 ½ tsp salt 3 lemon leaves, cut in hair like shreds 3 tbsp oil 2 salam leaves 2 square of banana leaf 30x30cm (10x10 in) PREPARATION: In deep bowl combine mackerel cubes, spice paste, tamarind juice, crushed black pepper, salt, lime leaf and oil, and mix very well in order to coat fish evenly. Cover and marinate in cool place for 2 hours. Place one salam leaf in center of each piece of banana leaf. Top with half of seafood mix and fold the same way as for Tum Bebek.

Place parcels directly onto moderately hot charcoal and roast very slowly for one hour. Alternatively, bake on rack in a moderate oven or under a grill for about 30 minutes. Serve with Sambal Matah, Sambel Tomat, wedges of lime and steamed rice.

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Balinese Culture For two years, civil servants unpaid Bali Post

Farmers planting in the ricefield area that closed to housing complex. High demand for housing, especially in Denpasar, has an adverse impact on the existence of green open space (RTHK).

Housing lots grow ubiquitous

Farmland increasingly diminishes IBP/Net

Bali Post

DENPASAR - High demand for housing, especially in Denpasar, has an adverse impact on the existence of green open space (RTHK). Ironically, some few housing developers manage to open lot area within a productive farmland area. One of them is located on Jalan Pura Demak. Previously, it was a green and fertile farmland area, but now it has become an elite housing complex.

Similar condition can also be found in some other locations such as on Jalan Tukad Balian, Renon, Jalan Suradipa, Kesiman Kertalangu as well as some areas in North Denpasar.

Meanwhile, South Denpasar is also besieged by the mushrooming number of residential complexes that originally belonged to fertile rice fields.

High conversion rate of farmland function to residential area has an adverse impact on the environment. It is proved by condition when it rains for a while the threat of flooding is inevitable.

Denpasar has been hit by flooding for several times in recent years, whereas ten years ago no flooding was heard in Denpasar.

The Head of Denpasar Spatial Planning and Housing Agency, I Made Kusuma Diputra, who was met in his office not long ago revealed the trend of developers to open lots in the area of RTHK. Such condition was increasingly difficult to be dammed because the issuance of certificate was not under the authority of Denpasar Municipality. “It is difficult for us to watch the matter. To be honest, why is there a certificate only covering an area of 200 square meters in a farmland area? It clearly kindles the conversion of farmland function into a residential area, doesn’t it?” he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Denpasar Agriculture, Food Crops and Horticulture Agency, Nyoman Ambara Putra, when contacted on

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Monday (May 21) said the conversion of farmland function in Denpasar tended to be used for housing. However, he also admitted that aside from being used for residential area, it was also used for road as well as other needs.

He said that conversion of farmland function in general reached 20-30 hectares per year. Such conversion was inseparable from the people’s increasing economy. In addition, the high price of land in Denpasar also encouraged the landowners to sell their rice field. (ara)

BANGLI - The report from Non Permanent Regional Workers (PTTD) Widia Dharma to Bangli House of Representatives revealed clearly that they haven’t received their salary for year 2009 and 2010. They suspected there has been something wrong with the 1,228 workers salaries. Moreover the Budget List by the accountant of the Agency has been signed.

To get clarification where they salaries went, they asked representatives to investigate and questioned the parties that involved in this case.

Meanwhile, Dewa R., the former accountant of the Agency who has been mutated, and now still working at Middle Education of the Agency, did not come last Wednesday (23/5) with the reason being ill. At that day, Dewa R. went home with the reason his motorbike is broken yet the next morning he stated that he is ill. And so with him not around, further information couldn’t be gained.

Head of the Agency, Drs. I Nyoman Sumantra, M.Ag., stated his side have taken steps in calling all the staffs that took care of finance as himself did not know this. He reasoned this case happened before he got his job as the head of Agency. To avoid any misunderstanding, based on the Finance Section report through the Agency’s Secretary, the 2010 salary was not suggested on the Mended Budget of Bangli Budget and Expenses 2010 causing no budget has been allocated to pay their salary at December 2010.

Meanwhile for 2009, based on the Budget List has been signed yet not known where the salary went.

For 2011, the salaries have been paid fully which have shortened Bangli’s main 2011 Budget and Expenses. “That’s why I suggested Mended Budget in 2011, so their salary was received fully. Especially for 2009, I am still calling who took care of it, to explain and asked for responsibility,” Sumantra stated. (kmb17)

GEDANG MEKUAH

Historical traces of Sukarno Museum at Tampaksiring The name of Tampaksiring is no more bizarre because the famous Tirta Empul Temple is situated here. It is the sanctum of Hindu frequently visited by tourists as well as the location of the presidential palace of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace is frequently used for presidential activities or just for resting place for the presidents, moreover during the era of President Sukarno.

The word Tampaksiring is taken from two Balinese words, namely tampak (meaning ‘sole’) and siring (meaning ‘oblique’). According to a legend in the Usana Bali palm-leaf manuscript, the name was derived from the soles of the former king named Mayadenawa. He was a clever and powerful king, but insolence.

The nature of Mayadenawa made the Lord Indra angry so the Lord Indra sent his troops to kill the former.

However, Mayadenawa ran into the woods. To make his pursuer lose tracks, he walked by tilting the soles of his feet. By doing so, he hoped the pursuers would not recognize if the traces left behind were the traces of Mayadenawa.

Existence of the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace was based on the initiative of the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, Sukarno.

Therefore, it can be said if the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace is the only palace built during the reign of Indonesia. Construction of the palace took place from 1957 to 1960. Later on, the government renovated the

(Green Papaya Soup with Seafood) OVERVIEW: Unripe papayas are often used as a vegetable in Bali.

If these are not available, you can use summer squash or Chinese winter melon.

INGREDIENTS: 1 unripe papaya, weighing roughly 750 gr (1½ lb) 1 cup spice paste for seafood 1 liter chicken stock ¼ liter coconut milk 2 salam leaves 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised ¼ tsp powdered black pepper 100 gr shrimps, clams, and mussels 100 gr diced firm fish 1 tsp salt Fried shallots to garnish

Sukarno’s photos showed in the Tampaksiring Palace. The palace is frequently used for presidential activities or just for resting place for the presidents, moreover during the era of President Sukarno.

Wantilan Hall in 1993 as a venue to stage diverse art performances.

Since the construction, the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace was designed for a resting place for the president of the Republic of Indonesia, their families and state guests.

Currently, Tampaksiring has a new museum and is named Museum of Sukarno the Proclaimer President of the RI. The museum established by the Sukarno Center showcasing about 150 photograph collections of Bung Karno and some relics of the Indonesia’s first president was inaugurated on Thursday (Nov 10). The two-floored building spread over an area of 1,000

square meters was inaugurated by the Chairman of The Sukarno Center’s Board of Trustees who is also the daughter of Bung Karno, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri.

“Historical evidences that can be seen in this museum are in the form of photos mostly come from the archives of Bung Karno Foundation. The collections presented are those remaining to be well preserved,” said Sukmawati.

Sukmawati also hoped that people could immediately recognize Bung Karno by watching the collections in the museum. In the future, the museum would continue to be developed so that more collections could be displayed.

PREPARATION: 1. Heat stock, add seafood, marinade and bring to boil. Simmer 2 minutes 2. Add salam leaves, lemongrass and papaya, simmer gently until the papaya is 95% tender. Add coconut milk and seafood and continue to simmer (do not boil) until papaya and seafood is tender.

3. If the stock reduces too much, add more stock 4. Season to taste with pepper and salt and garnish with fried shallots.

Note: If you wish to prepare a lighter version of this soup then leave coconut milk and seafood out.

TAMBUSAN BE PASIH

(Diced Fish Roasted in Banana Leaf) OVERVIEW: The spicy fish dish is excellent for barbeques.

INGREDIENTS: 600 gr (1¼ 1lb) boned mackerel fillets, skin removed and cut in 2.5 cm (1in) cubes ½ cup basic marinade 1 heaped tbsp tamarind pulp, soaked in ¼ cup warm water and juice extracted 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 ½ tsp salt 3 lemon leaves, cut in hair like shreds 3 tbsp oil 2 salam leaves 2 square of banana leaf 30x30cm (10x10 in) PREPARATION: In deep bowl combine mackerel cubes, spice paste, tamarind juice, crushed black pepper, salt, lime leaf and oil, and mix very well in order to coat fish evenly. Cover and marinate in cool place for 2 hours. Place one salam leaf in center of each piece of banana leaf. Top with half of seafood mix and fold the same way as for Tum Bebek.

Place parcels directly onto moderately hot charcoal and roast very slowly for one hour. Alternatively, bake on rack in a moderate oven or under a grill for about 30 minutes. Serve with Sambal Matah, Sambel Tomat, wedges of lime and steamed rice.

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Tanah Lot IBP

Tanah Lot is a famous destination in Bali Island. It is located on coastal side of Beraban village, Tabanan Regency. Besides being famous for its beautiful scenery, Tanah Lot also famous with its temple.

The temple located on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip.

This temple is very famous among tourist destinations in Bali with spectacular view of sunset. At some nooks of coral reef around

Destinations

Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.

The word of Tanah Lot is consisted of two words that are Tanah word interpreted as a reef looking like gili or isle. Lot or Lod word has meaning the sea. So Tanah Lot is meaning the small island floating on the sea. The location is now called as Tanah Lot has been used at a Megalithic period as a place that looked into holy, proven from

the existence of menhir. Pursuant to environmental condition, hence the structure of Tanah Lot Temple is built at irregular reef plain of its angle which is only consisted of one plain yard as Jeroan.

The function of this temple can be realized from the function of the main temple building which is located in the temple main area. In this place, there is a main temple to worship the god in form of Dewa Baruna or Bhatara Segara, the sea power. The media of worship to this god is the temple building with 5 storied meanwhile the 3 storied

temple building in north part of this area is purposing to worship to Dang Hyang Nirartha.

In order to know the status of Tanah Lot Temple can be realized from the temple history, function and also incoming devotee existence pray when temple ceremony is held. In this case can be realized as follows: Tanah Lot Temple as dang Kahyangan (the big Holy Temples in Bali), because the history and the Penyiwi (The people taking care of the temple) are from the local people from Tabanan regency and

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surrounding area Tanah Lot temple as Segara Temple, because its function as sanctum to worship the Bhatara Segara, the God with manifestation as the ocean Power Deity The unique animal can be seen in this temple area is the snake which are generally can be met in the coast. Part of its stomach there are no athwart skin, there is only small skin, but this sea water snake very noxious but snakebite case are very seldom happened, because the sea water snake generally very passive.

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Muslim women hold posters during a protest against Lady Gaga’s concert that is scheduled to be held on June 3, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Lady Gaga might have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia because police worry her sexy clothes and dance moves undermine Islamic values and will corrupt the country’s youth. The writings on the posters read “Reject cultural invasion” and “Infidel.”

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Legislator questions Corby clemency Antara

JAKARTA - Member of the House of Representatives Commission III Aboebakar Alhabsyi questioned the motives of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who granted a five-year clemency to convicted Australian drug peddler Schapelle Leigh Corby.

“Frankly I`m confused. I do not understand the President`s motives about the five-year clemency,” Aboebakar said here on Wednesday.

He stated the government

claimed to be committed to drug eradication, but things were different in reality.

“We thought the government had a remission moratorium policy for prisoners convicted for corruption,

drugs and terrorism, but now they are being pardoned,” Aboebakar said.

In response to the several officials who said that Corby was only carrying marijuana, he said: “This is underestimating the problem, when this country is in a state of emergency, as far as drug smuggling is concerned.”

Aboebakar expressed concerns that after Corby`s case, Indonesia would be flooded with more mari-

President Yudhoyono`s son evades mob fury Antara

TERNATE - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono`s son Edhie Baskoro managed to escape the wrath of an unruly mob after arriving at Babullah Airport in Ternate, North Maluku, on Thursday.

In his capacity as Democrat Party secretary general, Baskoro, along with party chairman Anas Urbaningrum, arrived here on Thursday morning with several cadres to attend the 2nd regional meeting of the party.

But soon after they landed at the airport, a mob attacked them and beat Ibrahim and Syarif, two of the party`s cadres.

Then the mob tried to attack Baskoro and Anas, but the two men luckily managed to escape with North Maluku Governor Thaib Armaiyn, who had come to greet them at the airport.

After the incident, Edhie, Anas, and their entourage decided to return to Jakarta immediately and, therefore, the regional meeting of Democrat Party in Ternate was postponed.

juana or a policy might be issued to legalize the distribution and use of marijuana.

“Frankly, I did not believe it when the Legal and Human Rights Minister stated there would be similar treatment of legal issues faced by citizens of Indonesia in Australia,” he said.

Aboebakar noted Indonesia had no mutual legal assistance (MLA) or reciprocal agreement with Australia in a “matter of law”.

“So I do not understand the logic of how the law was used,” he said.

Aboebakar added President Yudhoyono might have come under pressure from Australia. However, he said, if Australia`s intervention did occur, it meant the sovereignty of Indonesian law had been compromised.

“Surely this is not a good precedent for law enforcement in Indonesia,” Aboebakar added.

Youth minister appears before KPK for interrogation Antara

JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports Andi Mallarangeng arrived here on Thursday at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) office to give testimony about an alleged corruption case involving the development of the Hambalang sports centre in Bogor district, West Java province.

Andi arrived at 9.20 a.m. West Indonesia Time (WIB), but refused to comment on the questioning session he had with the

anti-corruption body officials.

Former Democrat Party treasurer Muhammad Nazaruddin said Andi had once hosted a meeting with him and Democrat Party member of parliament Angelina Sondakh. “The meeting discussed about the Hambalang project,” he added.

Earlier, KPK had questioned Bambang Tri Wibowo, CEO of contractor company PT Adhi Karya, in connection with the same case. Until now, KPK has questioned 70 people during the process of its investigation into the Rp1.5 tr

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Iran nuclear talks enter second day

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EU urges Greece to stay in euro

BAGHDAD - Talks resumed on Thursday between Iran and world powers about a nuclear programme that the West suspects is aimed at nuclear bomb research.

A first day of discussions showed a “fair amount of disagreement” but also areas of common ground, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, adding: “I believe we have the beginning of a negotiation.”

Talks got under way again on Thursday morning, a diplomat said.

Both sides have been publicly upbeat about the scope for an outline deal following a 15-month diplomatic freeze and exploratory talks in Istanbul last month.

But in Vienna, western diplomatic sources said a U.N. watchdog report was expected to show Iran has installed more uranium enrichment centrifuges at an underground site, potentially boosting output capacity of the nuclear work the major powers want it to stop.

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Brother of blind China activist flees village Reuters

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Police arrest protesters during a demonstration against tuition fee hikes in Montreal on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Around 400 people arrested

Police round up demonstrators at Montreal march Associated Press Writer

MONTREAL - A peaceful evening march that began with people banging pots and pans in support of protesting students ended in the early morning hours with police kettling demonstrators and arresting 400 of them after officers were pelted with projectiles.

Montreal wasn’t the only city to have roundups Wednesday night. There were also mass arrests at student protests in Quebec City and Sherbrooke.

Kettling is a police tactic widely used in Europe where riot cops surround demonstrators and limit or cut off their exits. It has been widely criticized because it often results in the scooping up of innocent bystanders as well as rowdies. A recent report by Ontario’s police watchdog blasted Toronto police for their use of kettling during the G20 summit two years ago, saying they violated civil rights, detained people illegally and used excessive force.

The Montreal demonstration was the 30th since the student protest against tuition fee increases began more than three months ago.

The nightly march, which starts

from an east-end park, was declared illegal by police the minute it was scheduled to start but was allowed to proceed for almost four hours before a line of Montreal riot cops blocked part of Sherbrooke Street as the marchers approached.

Riot squad officers had been marching on the sidewalk beside the front of the protest all evening. An order to disperse was given when it arrived at Sherbrooke Street because police had been pelted by projectiles and other criminal acts had been committed, Montreal police spokesman Daniel Lacoursiere said. The group had also apparently resisted going in a direction ordered by police. Montreal police said those arrested could face charges under municipal bylaws or the Criminal Code.

As the march approached the line of police on Sherbrooke

Street, other Montreal officers and Quebec provincial police riot squad members moved in to cut off the other three sides of the street, which at that point intersected St-Denis Street, a trendy avenue dotted with bars, restaurants and theatres. Police charged the demonstrators snaring them in a pen-like encirclement of grim-faced cops. Some demonstrators reacted angrilly to the tactic while others sat dazed.

The swift police action squeezed the mob together tighter and tighter as the officers advanced and some people begged to be let out, pleading they were bystanders. One photographer was seen to be pushed to the ground and a piece of equipment was heard breaking. Some protesters cursed and yelled at provincial police officers, who ignored the taunts.

BEIJING - The brother of blind activist Chen Guangcheng has fled his village in northeastern China, evading a security clampdown to seek help from lawyers for his son who has been detained in a case that has become a rallying point among rights activists.

Chen Guangfu, the eldest brother of Chen Guangcheng, told Reuters that he walked out of his home in Shandong province at 3 a.m. (1900 GMT) on Tuesday, eluding the increased number of sentries near his village by avoiding roads and running through fields. He arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening after a six-hour journey by car.

His activist brother escaped Dongshigu village in late April after 19 months of detention at home, following a similar route to the capital before taking refuge in the U.S. embassy, where he stayed for six days and sparked a diplomatic crisis between China and the United States.

That crisis, which overshadowed a visit by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was finally defused on Saturday when China allowed Chen to fly to the United States to study. But while Chen Guangcheng spent his first few days in New York after years of jail and detention, most of his family back home in Shandong has remained under a security clampdown.

AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

The pre-market price for Facebook stock is shown, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering last week, selectively informed clients of an analyst’s negative report about the company before the stock started trading.

Regulators probe bank’s role in Facebook IPO Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering last week, selectively informed clients of an analyst’s negative report about the company before the stock started trading.

The only existing binding treaty, the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, was shunned by the U.S. because it doesn’t impose any emissions targets on China, thus leaving out the two biggest carbon emitters on the globe. After Canada, Japan and Russia dropped out, the treaty’s second commitment period covers only about 15 percent of global emissions.

After painstaking negotiations in Durban, countries agreed to create a new pact by 2015 that would take effect five years later and include both developed and developing countries.

But the European Union said that package of decisions was at risk of unraveling because of the bickering at the conference in Bonn, which is supposed to lay the groundwork for a bigger climate summit in Qatar, at the end of the year.

“We are very concerned that the spirit of cooperation that prevailed in Durban has not carried over into this session,” EU delegate Christian Pilgaard Zinglersen told the conference Wednesday.

The EU claims China and other developing countries are backsliding on commitments made in Durban to conduct future talks on emissions cuts within the new platform.

Developing countries accuse the U.S., EU and other industrialized nations of trying to evade commitments made under previous negotiating tracks and shift responsibilities for tackling climate change to the developing world.

Rick Ketchum, the head of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the self-policing body for the securities industry, said Tuesday that the question is “a matter of regulatory concern” for his organization and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The top securities regulator for Massachusetts, William Galvin, said he had subpoenaed Morgan Stanley.

Galvin said his office is investigating whether Morgan Stanley divulged to only some clients that one of its analysts had cut his revenue estimates for Facebook before the stock hit the market on Friday.

The bank said late Tuesday that it “followed the same procedures for the Facebook offering that it follows for all IPOs,” referring to initial public offerings of stock. It said that its procedures complied with regulations.

The questions about the role played by Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter for the deal, add to the

confusion surrounding Facebook’s IPO. In the most hotly anticipated stock debut in years, the offering raised $16 billion for the social networking company, valuing it at $104 billion On Tuesday, Robert Greifeld, the CEO of the Nasdaq Stock Market, acknowledged to shareholders of Nasdaq’s parent company that “clearly we had mistakes within the Facebook listing.”

The stock debut, originally set for 11 a.m. EDT Friday, was delayed more than half an hour because of technical problems at Nasdaq. Some brokerages were still sorting out the aftermath on Tuesday.

“Unfortunately, our clients continue to feel the effects of this in some cases,” said Stephen Austin, a spokesman for Fidelity Investments, one of the country’s largest brokerages.

Fidelity was still waiting for some Facebook stock orders that it placed

on Friday to be executed. Fidelity’s systems had performed normally, Austin said.

In the meantime, Facebook stock itself has been a disappointment. It fell $3.03 on Tuesday to close at $31 and has now fallen $7, or more than 18 percent, from its offering price of $38. It managed to add just 23 cents in its first hours of trading on Friday, then suffered a big decline on Monday. A spokesman for Facebook Inc., which is based in Menlo Park, Calif., said late Tuesday that the company had no comment.

The SEC had already said on Friday that it was looking into problems surrounding the IPO. On Tuesday, the agency’s chairman, Mary Schapiro, said: “I think there is a lot of reason to have confidence in our markets and in the integrity of how they operate, but there are issues that we need to look at specifically with respect to Facebook.”

BRUSSELS - European Union leaders, advised by senior officials to prepare contingency plans in case Greece decides to quit the single currency, urged the country to stay the course on austerity and complete the reforms demanded under its bailout program.

After nearly six hours of talks held during an informal dinner, leaders said they were committed to Greece remaining in the euro zone, but it had to stick to its side of the bargain too, a commitment that will mean a heavy cost for Greeks.

“We want Greece to stay in the euro, but we insist that Greece sticks to commitments that it has agreed to,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters after a Wednesday evening summit in Brussels dragged long into the night.

Three officials told Reuters the instruction to have plans in place for a Greek exit was agreed on Monday during a teleconference of the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) - experts who work for euro zone finance ministers.

The Greek finance ministry denied there was any such agreement but Belgian Finance Minister Steven Vanackere, said: “All the contingency plans (for Greece) come back to the same thing: to be responsible as a government is to foresee even what you hope to avoid.”

Two other senior EU officials confirmed the call and its contents, saying contingency planning was only sensible.

In its monthly report, Germany’s Bundesbank said the situation in Greece was “extremely worrying” and it was jeopardizing any further financial aid by threatening not to implement reforms agreed as part of its two bailouts.

It said a euro exit would pose “considerable but manageable” challenges for its European partners, raising pressure on Athens to stick with its painful economic reforms.

Greek officials have said that without outside funds, the country will run out of money within two months and there remains the threat that if it crashes out of the euro zone, other member states could be brought down too.

A document seen by Reuters detailed the potential costs to individual member states of a Greek exit and said that if it came about, an “amiable divorce” should be sought with the EU and IMF possibly giving up to 50 billion euros to ease its path. Although EU leaders’ minds will have been focused by that prospect, disagreements have flared over a plan for mutual euro zone bond issuance and other measures to alleviate two years of debt turmoil, such as giving countries like Spain an extra year to make the spending cuts demanded of them.

“The idea is to put energy into the growth motor. All the member countries don’t necessarily share my ideas.

But a certain number expressed themselves in the same direction,” new French President Francois Hollande told reporters. For the first time in more than two years of crisis summits, the leaders of France and Germany did not huddle beforehand to agree positions, marking a significant shift in the axis which has traditionally driven European policymaking.

Instead, Hollande met Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in Paris to discuss policy, before the pair travelled to Brussels by train.

Despite fears Greeks could open the departure door if they vote for anti-bailout parties at a June 17 election, Spain, where the economy is in recession and the banking system in need of restructuring, is at the front line of the crisis.

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Lady Gaga angers Thai fans with fake Rolex comment Associated Press Writer

BANGKOK — Lady Gaga wants to go shopping in Bangkok — for a fake Rolex. The singer made the comment to her 24 million Twitter followers, sparking an online uproar Thursday in Thailand where some fans called it offensive, insulting and bad for the country’s image.

U.S. singer Lady Gaga pauses while making her way to a waiting car upon her arrival at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Lady Gaga is performing a concert in Bangkok on Friday, May 25, 2012.

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It’s the latest publicity-making turn of events as “The Born This Way Ball” travels through Asia. Lady Gaga’s provocative lyrics and costumes have angered Catholic groups in South Korea and the Philippines and Islamists in Indonesia, where the show may be banned.

Now she is stirring nationalist fervor in Thailand, where people tend to get upset when the country’s seedy underworld is highlighted by outsiders.

“We are more civilized than you think,” tweeted Thai DJ Surahit Siamwalla, who has a ticket to Friday’s show in

‘G.I. Joe’ gets new marching orders, moves to 2013 Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES — Just a month before its June release in the U.S., Paramount Pictures delayed the debut of “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” by nine months after another movie based on a Hasbro plaything was trounced at the box office by “The Avengers.” Paramount on Wednesday pushed back the release of the “G.I. Joe” sequel from June 29 until March 29, 2013, in order to adapt the movie for 3-D screens, according to Paramount’s executive vice president of publicity, Katie Martin Kelley.

The move comes after “Battleship,” based on the Hasbro board game, debuted at No. 2 at the North American box office with $25.5 million in ticket sales, behind the still-strong

“Avengers,” which brought in a whopping $55.6 million in its third weekend of release.

Action films often get most of their revenue from 3-D showings, which cost a few dollars more per ticket and can boost a movie’s prospects to make its money back.

March has proven to be a big month for movies because there’s a lack of big-budget competition, according to Paul Dergarabedian, president of the box office division of Hollywood.com. This March, “The Hunger Games” premiered on March 12 and went on to make $629 million worldwide.

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” also suffered from a lack of strong buzz online, according to Ben Carlson, president of market tracking firm Fizziology.

AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Jaimie Trueblood

In this film image released by Paramount Pictures, Channing Tatum, left, and Dwayne Johnson are shown in a scene from “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

Bangkok but said he plans to boycott.

“She came to our home, but instead of admiring us she insulted us,” said a commentator on popular Thai web board pantip.com. Lady Gaga posted her tweet shortly after her private jet arrived Wednesday night: “I just landed in Bangkok baby! Ready for 50,000 screaming Thai monsters. I wanna get lost in a lady market and buy fake Rolex.”

It is unclear what a “lady market” is but some Thai fans assumed she meant the popular outdoor Ladies Market in Hong Kong, where she already toured — and also eyed the luxury knockoffs.

“I love this city,” she tweeted April 30 after taking a Hong Kong spin class.

“You can work out & buy a fake Birkin on the same street.”

Not all Thai fans objected to the off-color comment. A screaming mob greeted Lady Gaga at the airport.

Crowds thronged her 5-star hotel, where she signed autographs and hugged one female fan who left in tears. People have camped outside Rajamangala stadium for days, hoping to be first inside and win the prize of meeting the pop star in person.

If Lady Gaga does have time to shop in Bangkok, she’ll see that the city has more to offer than just fake watches, Thai fan Nont Armarttasn sarcastically noted on his Facebook page. “Welcome to the land of counterfeit products, love,” he said. “I’m sure there are plenty of fake Gaga CDs, too.”

In this image released by ABC, host Robin Roberts, left, sits with actor Will Smith during “Good Morning America,” broadcast from The U.S.S. Intrepid aircraft carrier, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 kicking off Fleet Week in New York.

AP Photo/ABC, Donna Svennevik

Tommy Lee Jones wants to know about Moscow kiss Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — Will Smith may not want to talk about what happened last week in Moscow, but Tommy Lee Jones sure does.

The actors met on the black carpet at the premiere of “Men in Black 3” Wednesday night, with Jones twice asking Smith, “How’s life in Moscow?”

Representatives from Sony Pictures and Smith’s publicity team repeatedly told members of the media the star wouldn’t be talking about the incident, but someone forgot to tell Jones. A Ukrainian reporter tried to kiss Smith on May 18 at the Moscow premiere of the comedy. Smith pushed him away and slapped him with the back of his hand.

Wednesday night, Smith laughed off Jones’ remarks, hugging his co-star and calling him “silly.” He told Jones what happened in Moscow was “so sad.” As they broke their

hug, Jones pretended to slap Smith as they turned to talk to separate reporters.

The rest of the event was a love fest for Josh Brolin, whose portrayal of a younger Agent K was deemed Oscar worthy. “If Agent K were a real-life person and Josh Brolin gave the portrayal of Agent K that he gave in this movie, he’d be nominated for an Academy Award,” said Smith. “It’s like people just aren’t even going to recognize the level and quality of the acting that he had to do, you know, being this young Tommy Lee Jones.

It’s just, it’s brilliant.”

Brolin said he never asked Jones for advice, but watched almost all his old movies and the original ‘Men in Black’ “probably 50 times.”

“I practiced, I talked to myself, I do all the things that makes my family think I’m absolutely insane, but that’s my job, you know?” said Brolin. “Men in Black 3” opens Friday in U.S. and U.K. theaters.

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Aston Denpasar offers “Simply Italian Taste” IBP

DENPASAR - Aston Denpasar proudly presents “Simply Italian taste’ to shake your appetite. Let’s begin with “Greek Salad”, a traditional healthy salad dish with lettuce, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and tossed with vinaigrette dressing. Continue with the most favorite Italian food, what else,it is “Pizza Mania”, delicious choices of pizza from pepperoni, seafood until vegetarian.

“Fruit Pizza” is chef selection for the dessert, it is a cookie dough crust and tropical fruit toppings served with chocolate sauce. Teasing you or still not

enough? Our bartender creates a uniques beverages that suits for the theme. There are healthy drinks and mocktails. For this month there will be “Baby Love”, Mix of fresh banana, pineapple juice with cream, so creamy and healthy as banana is the best fruits for body.

“Chocolate Monkey” is the other choice for healthy drinks, mix from chocolate, banana and milk which is always perfect for couple.

Chocolate brings a peacefull mood and anti-stress. For the last one is perfect for the mocktail lover. It is “Deep Cleanse Mocktail”, mix of lime juice, cucumber and fresh lime squeezes suits for this lovely sunny season for the month.

IBP/Courtesy of Aston Denpasar

Temple Ceremony Calendar Event for May 20 through June 20, 2012 26 May Tumpek Wayang Pura Majapahit Jembrana Odalan Betara ratu Gede Desa Celuk Sukawati Odalan Betara Ratu Wedyadari Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Denpasar Betara Ratu Alit & Ratu Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarmaan Dalem Sukawati Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarmaan dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Pegatepan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pemrajan Agung Sulang Kec Dawan Klungkung.

Merajan Pasek Bendesa Kori Agung Pengatepan Pura Pedarmaan Dinasti dalem sri Aji Pura Besakih Pura Penataran Giri Purwa Banyuangi.

Pesraman Dusun Kuto Rejo Banyuangi.

30 May Buda Wage Kelawu.

Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Desa Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida.

Pura Pasek Gelgel Pangembungan Bongkase Abiansemal.

Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Desa Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Mancawarna Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kedonganan Kuta Pura Goa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Odalan Ida Ratu Pucak Pameneh Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Pejeng Merajan Pasek Gelgel Songan Merajan Pasek Prateka Pekandelan Sidemen Merajan Pasek Prateka Taman Sari Sukasada.

Pura dadia Pasek Gelgel Sidemen Karangasem Merajan Pasek Gelgel Tampuagan Tembuku, Bangli.

5 Jun Anggar Kasih Dukut.

Pr. Dalem Batuyang Batubulan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mengening Kediri Tabanan Pr Pasek Undagi Timpag Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Desa/ Pura Pucak Banjar Taman Bedulu Gianyar.

Merajan Pasek Tangkas Kori Agun Sulahan Merajan Pasek Padang Rata Padang Pura Puser Jagat Dalem Dukut Puri Sukun Nusa Penida.

6 Jun Buda Umanis Dukut Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Sibang Kaja Abiansemal Pura Dalem Samplangan Gianyar 16 Jun Saraswati Pura Pasek Tangkas Gempinis dalang Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel sayan Bongkase Abiansemal Pura Watugunung Bima Pura Agung Jagatkarana Surabaya Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta Timur Pura Pemaksan Banyuning Timur Buleleng Pura Agung Wira Lokha Natha Cimahi Jawa Barat Pura Dadia Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung Pusat Gerih Desa Gerih Abiansemal Badung.

Pura Giri Jaya Natha Balikpapan Pura Agung Santi Bhuana Brugelette Belgia.

18 Jun Some Ribek.

Pura Jati Jembrana Pura Kawitan Batugaing Bangli Pura Tirta Wening Tambak Sari Surabaya 20 Jun Hari Raya Pagerwesi Pura Laban Sindu Jiwa Kedewatan Ubud Pura Kehen Bangli Pura Wirabuana Magelang Jawa Tengah Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu Denpasar Timur Pura Jogan Agung Ketewel Sukawati Pura Gadung Pengiasan Dauh Puri Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel Buruan Kaja Tabanan Pura Pasek Gobleg Kerambitan tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Meliling Tabanan

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

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

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

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

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

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YANGON - Nobel laureate and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel outside Myanmar for the first time in 24 years next week to deliver a speech at an international forum in Thailand, her party said on Thursday. Her decision to venture outside the country she had only expected to return to temporarily in 1988 comes after a year of dramatic change in Myanmar after almost a half century of military rule.

Suu Kyi, 66, won a parliamentary seat in April after engaging with the reformist rulers once part of the junta that locked her up for 15 years for her fight against dictatorship. An official from her National League for Democracy (NLD) party told Reuters Suu Kyi had accepted an invitation to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Bangkok next week.

Separately, NLD spokesman Nyan Win said Suu Kyi would head to neighboring Thailand on Mon-

day. Organisers could not confirm whether or not she would attend.

Suu Kyi, the daughter of the leader of Myanmar’s campaign for independence from British rule, spent years away from home, including many in Britain after marrying a British academic, Michael Aris.

She returned to her homeland in 1988 to take care of her dying mother and got caught up in a student-led democracy uprising that swept the country that year and which the military eventually crushed. Suu Kyi was first detained in 1989 and spent 15 of the next 21 years in detention until her release from house arrest in November 2010.

She refused to leave the country during brief periods when she was not held by authorities, for fear of not being allowed to return, even after her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Aris died in 1999.

Suu Kyi had announced in April she would make Britain and Norway her first ports of call, but her plans appear to have changed.

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This image provided by Google shows the Google doodle of Wednesday, May 23, 2012, a fully functioning special interactive synthesizer honoring the 78th birthday of synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog.

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An Egyptian man searches for his name outside a polling station on the second day of presidential election in Cairo May 24, 2012.

Egyptians back at the polls to pick president Reuters

CAIRO - Egypt resumed its first free presidential election on Thursday after a first day of voting that passed off mostly calmly, apart from a stone-throwing attack on candidate Ahmed Shafiq, who was premier for a few days before Hosni Mubarak fell.

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Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi touches the hands of her supporters as she arrives to attend the opening ceremony of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party’s branch office in Thar Kay Ta townwship in Yangon May 23, 2012.

The race broadly pits Islamist candidates against secular ones like Shafiq and Amr Moussa, the former Arab League chief who previously served as Mubarak’s foreign minister.

Turnout on Wednesday seemed lower than in an earlier parliamentary vote when Islamists swept up most seats. Long queues and a scorching sun deterred some voters and many government workers will have delayed voting to Thursday, when they have a day off.

“I came yesterday and found it very crowded so I came today,” said Khaled Abdou, a 25-year-old engineer. “I must participate in choosing the president and I hope this leads to stability and the change needed.” More than 100 voters were already queuing at one Cairo voting station when the polls reopened at 8 a.m. (0600 GMT).

The vote is a crucial stage in a turbulent army-led transition racked by protests, violence and political disputes. The generals who took charge

when Mubarak was ousted on February 11, 2011, have promised to hand over to the new president by July 1.

Even then the army, with its privileges and vast business interests, is expected to wield influence for years to come. A tussle over who should write the constitution also means the new president will not know his own powers when he is elected. Whoever wins faces the daunting tasks of mending a broken economy and re-establishing security, both big public concerns.

The Muslim Brotherhood said its candidate, Mohamed Mursi, was ahead after Wednesday’s voting.

Moussa’s campaign office also put Mursi in the lead with the former League chief second.

Play on: Google posts synthesizer tribute to Moog Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — Bob Moog’s synthesizer helped change the sound of modern music. On what would have been his 78th birthday, Google is paying tribute to the man with a virtual version of his famous Moog on their homepage — and it’s completely playable. The Moog doodle, a replica of the Minimoog Model D, may not be a highly complex synthesizer but it explores a lot of the realms of synthesis — the sculpting of sound mastered by a synthesizer.

“To be able to put all those capabilities in the hands of hundreds of millions of people is just astounding,” said Moog’s daughter Michelle Moog-Koussa, who serves as

executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation. “I think he would be humbled and awed.”

In 45 years, the Moog synthesizer has gone from a behemoth

British Prime Minister David Cameron lashed out at fellow EU leaders Wednesday for reviving a proposal for a financial transaction tax, saying it was a bad idea and he would fight it all the way.

Cameron said that an EU summit in Brussels which discussed the eurozone’s debt crisis was a “good meeting” in that it had focused on growth and the need for structural reforms.

“There were good innovative ideas that can help growth in Europe, but frankly there were some bad ideas too. A financial transac-

tion tax is a bad idea,” Cameron told reporters as he left the summit.

“It will put up the cost of people’s insurance, put up the cost of people’s pensions, it would cost many, many jobs, and it would make Europe less competitive and I’ll fight it all the way.” Britain says the French-inspired tax would undermine London as a global financial centre.

Earlier on Wednesday the European parliament adopted proposals on the FTT by a strong majority.

It passed the resolution with 487 votes in favour, 152 against and 46 abstentions, calling for the

implementation of the tax by the beginning of 2015 “even if only some member states opt for it”.

Nine countries have come out in favour of the FTT -- Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

“The FTT is an integral part of an exit from crisis,” said parliamentary rapporteur Anni Podimata, a Greek Socialist. “It will bring a fairer distribution of the weight of the crisis.”

Parliament approved the tax rates proposed by the Commission, 0.1 percent for transactions of shares and bonds, and 0.01 percent for derivatives.

instrument that took several techs to work and several people to carry, to one you can download on your iPhone.

Moog’s first modular synthesizers in the mid- to late-’60s could easily weigh between 70 and 100 pounds. Keith Emerson’s monster Moog, for example, is more than 200 pounds. Moog’s early synths were high-maintenance and finicky. Sometimes they wouldn’t work in the heat, other times the oscillators would drift.

Associated Press Writer

LONDON — European researchers are planning to use new techniques to analyze DNA that could help crack the mystery of whether Bigfoot exists. In a project announced this week, Oxford University and Lausanne Museum of Zoology scientists appealed to museums, scientists and Yeti aficionados to share hair samples thought to be from the mythical ape-like creature.

AFP Photo/Lionel Bonaventure

British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso talk prior to a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels on May 23.

Lab scientists on Wednesday reported that for the first time they had taken skin cells from patients who had suffered heart failure and turned them into cells that could repair damaged cardiac muscle. The technique has so far been tested on rats and it could take up to a decade of problem-solving before trials can go ahead on humans, the scientists cautioned.

Even so, it marks an important advance in the quest for replacement cells to treat tissue affected by disease, said the scientists who developed the technique in Israel. The research uses a method called human-induced pluripotent stem cells, or hiPSCs, a recentlydiscovered source that is viewed as an exciting and less controversial research alternative to embryonic

stem cells.

It entails taking cells from a patient and introducing genes to the cell nucleus. Helped by a chemical “cocktail,” these genes then act as switches which reprogramme the cells back to their versatile, youthful state.

The ultimate goal is that if a patient’s own cells are used as the replenishment source, they will be recognised as friendly by the immune system and not be attacked.

Recent studies have shown it is possible to derive hiPSCs from young and healthy people and that these are capable of transforming into heart cells. But until now, hiPSCs could not be obtained from elderly and diseased patients.

Nor have researchers been able to show that heart cells created from hiPSCs can integrate with existing heart tissue.

AFP Photo/Kambou Sia

Surgeons performing a heart surgery. Lab scientists on Wednesday reported that for the first time they had taken skin cells from patients who had suffered heart failure and turned them into cells that could repair damaged cardiac muscle.

Wanted: Bigfoot hair samples for European study

Cameron vows to fight EU financial tax Agence France Presse

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Suu Kyi to make first trip out of Myanmar in 24 years: party Reuters

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FILE - In this Monday, June 5, 2000 file photo Al Hodgson, a volunteer guide at the Willow Creek-China Flat Musuem, holds up a plaster cast of a Bigfoot imprint displayed at the museum’s new “Bigfoot Wing” in Willow Creek, Calif.

New genetic tests will be done on just a few strands of hair and should be completed within weeks. Even if the sample is judged to come from an unknown species, scientists should be able to tell how closely it is related to other species, including apes or humans.

Bryan Sykes of Oxford University said the group had already received many offers of samples to test, including blood, hair, and items supposedly chewed by Bigfoot.

Sykes and colleagues plan to sift through the samples for the next few months before deciding which specimens to test. They will then publish their results in a peer-reviewed journal. Other experts agreed recent advances made in DNA testing could theoretically solve the Bigfoot question.

“If the Yeti is real and somebody has

found bits of their hair, you should be able to tell from the DNA in the hair if this is actually a Yeti,” said Mark Thomas, a professor of evolutionary genetics at University College London. He is not connected to the Bigfoot project.

But Thomas was unsure how likely it was anyone might have actual Yeti hairs. Some scientists theorize Yetis are either a distinct hominid species, or a mix between homo sapiens and Neanderthals or other species.

There is already evidence of interbreeding between homo sapiens and Neanderthals.

“If Yetis have survived for the last 30,000 years, they have probably had a pretty miserable existence and are a small population vulnerable to extinction,” Thomas said. “It’s not as insane an idea as many might think, but the chances are pretty small.”

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QPR’s Barton hit with further eight-game ban Reuters

LONDON, - Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton will serve a 12game ban after he was suspended for a further eight matches on Wednesday having been found guilty of violent conduct, the FA said in a statement.

He was also fined 75,000 pounds ($117,900). Barton was sent off for elbowing Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez and then kicked Sergio Aguero in QPR’s final Premier League game of the season on May 13.

Barton accepted the charge of violent conduct against Aguero but denied the same charge against City defender Vincent Kompany, who he appeared to try and head-butt before being escorted off the pitch.

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Italy’s Mario Balotelli, left, and Antonio Cassano, right, listen to coach Cesare Prandelli during a training session at the Coverciano sports center, near Florence, Italy, Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Balotelli wants to repay Italy coach’s patience

RIO DE JANEIRO - The Libertadores Cup served up a double dose of late drama as Boca Juniors and Corinthains scored last-gasp goals in Wednesday night’s games to reach the semi-finals.

Santiago Silva scrambled home a 90th minute goal to give six-times champions Boca a 1-1 draw at Fluminense which sent them through 2-1 on aggregate.

In the other match, Paulinho headed an 87th minute winner for Corinthians, the only goal of a dour, fear-ridden two-leg tie against their fellow Brazilians Vasco da Gama. Fluminense, missing playmaker Deco and striker Fred through injury, still managed to take a 17th minute lead when defender Carleto scored with a free kick which took a deflection and left goalkeeper Agustin Orion stranded.

The Brazilians managed to nullify Boca playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme as the visitors were reduced to launching long balls forward for Silva to chase.

Beaten finalists four years ago when they overcame Boca in the semi-finals, Flu were close to settling the tie when Thiago Neves was denied by Orion and Rafael Moura shot wide from an excellent position in the next attack. Instead, Boca went through with the last move of the game as Diego Rivero’s shot hit the post, goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri clawed it away only for Uruguayan striker Silva to force the ball across the line.

The Corinthians-Vasco tie produced more crunching tackles than clearcut chances and the hosts had coach Tite sent off just after the hour for protesting the referee’s decisions.

Vasco had two good chances in quick succession in the second half when Diego Souza galloped clear of the Corinthians defence but had his effort saved by Cassio, then Nilton headed against the post.

Instead, Corinthians, who have never won the competition, snatched victory when Paulinho headed in from a corner in the 87th minute.

Reuters

MILAN - Maverick striker Mario Balotelli sees Euro 2012 as the chance of a lifetime and is determined to repay Italy coach Cesare Prandelli for putting up with his off-thefield antics, he said on Wednesday.

Prandelli has warned his players that he will not tolerate misbehaviour when they are playing for Italy and has already barred Balotelli once from selection because he was serving a suspension with Manchester City. ““I’ve never been afraid of missing out on the national team, Prandelli has always kept in touch with me,” he told reporters. ““The coach has shown great faith in me, he has

waited for me and I can’t wait for the chance to repay him.

The Euro is the chance of my lifetime.”

Balotelli, wildly unpredictable with Manchester City, also promised not to get himself sent off during Euro 2012. ““I won’t leave the team with 10 men,” he said. “I want to give the image of a player who enjoys himself and entertains, as well as that of a successful player in a winning

team. ““I’m young, and it’s normal to have highs and lows, but I hope to do better for the national team.”

He added: ““I disagree that I have to mature even though people keep telling me that. I need to improve technically and in tactics, like any young player.” “ Balotelli, who has won seven caps, has been named in Italy’s provisional squad for Euro 2012 which will be whittled down to 23 next week.

AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

Argentina’s Boca Juniors’ Santiago Silva celebrates after scoring against Brazil’s Fluminense during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Boca Juniors won 2-1 on aggregate.

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Students of an elementary school treathened receiving unsigned graduation certificates

mission found Barton guilty of both charges and he will serve the eight-game ban consecutively with the four-match suspension he received for the sendingoff, the FA said in a statement on their website (www.thefa.com) “Following Barton’s dismissal in the 54th minute of the match, there followed two incidents involving Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany. As Barton had already been dismissed, both of these incidents fell outside the jurisdiction of the referee.

“Barton accepted the charge of violent conduct against Aguero but denied the second breach of violent conduct against Kompany. The independent regulatory commission, however, found this second charge proved.” The chairman commission Brian Jones slammed Barton for his actions.

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The photo shows Ketapian Market that located at East Denpasar, Bali Island. Stallers protested accountability of the revitalization funds.

Ketapian Market Case

Denpasar House will summon Chief of Market Bali Post

DENPASAR - Complaints of some traders in Ketapian Market related to the accountability of the revitalization funds was finally addressed by the people’s representatives. They scheduled to summon the boards of the market to hear their clarification. It was intended to relieve the anxiety among a number of traders who had long kept some problems.

Chairman of Commission C of the Denpasar House, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, contacted on Wednesday (May 23) said his party had heard about the complaints revealed by traders in that market. To find out the real substance, his party would soon invite the ranks of the market management, including the former committee of the market development. “We have planned to request clarification from the market management,” he said.

In line with Arya Wibawa, another member of the Commission C, namely AA Susruta Ngurah Putra also said that complaint of the traders should be addressed. Even, this people’s representative of the Democratic Party asked to delay the second phase revitalization plan prior to resolving the existing problem of traders.

“I think the most important is the accountability report. Moreover, it did not use individual funds, but the fund belonged to traders. Therefore,

it should be more transparent. Traders who jointly spent their money must obtain an accountability report,” he said.

Susruta was also slightly surprised by the attitude of the market management and the Chief of PD Pasar who seemed equally irresponsible for the problems. “Nevertheless, the PD Pasar, in this regard the Chief (Westra), should be responsible as well, though the project was worked on by self-managed system. Moreover, the PD Pasar serves as supervisor and mentor of the traditional public markets in Denpasar. It’s strange if he is not willing to be responsible,” he quipped.

Related to the demand for suspension against Bagus Agung from his position as the Chief of Ketapian Market, Susruta claimed to be unable to give much comment. “We must look at the rules first. Most importantly, the project accountability should be reported first to traders clearly and

in detail,” he explained.

On the other hand, a member of Commission B, Wayan Mariyana Wandhira, said there was a bizarre impression in the project work, either regarding the sudden replacement of the project committee or the excess of building from the previous number.

Similarly, the accountability report was not clearly communicated to traders so that they were disappointed. “If the problem is like this, I think the municipal government is weak in addressing the issue,” he said.

As reported earlier, some traders in the Ketapian Market complained due to unclear accountability report regarding the revitalization fund of the first phase that had been completed several months ago. Additionally, relocation of the traders from the market courtyard to second floor was also delayed because it had not been roofed. In addition, the traders also expected the replacement of the chief of the market. (kmb12)

DENPASAR - All national examinations (UN) for all levels, elementary, junior high, high and vocation school has ended which now they waited for their results. Yet in between them, one elementary school at Buleleng, SDN 2 Sumberklampok, pupils might not get their graduate certificates unsigned by a principal as since the previous one retired last April 2012, Buleleng Education Agency hasn’t placed any definitive principal until last Wednesday (23/5), when actually such duty is important moreover under the National Education Minister Law No. 59 Year 2009 on Establishing Certificate, it has to be signed by an official principal in stating they have passed and graduated except if the school no longer exists then it would be established by the Regency’s Education Agency.

The school’s certificates have been published has the name of the current principal which means if they were retired or mutated to another school then automatically the former school’s principal name will be there. If it’s not replaced straight away and reported to central government, the pupils certificates might not be signed and if it’s the Head of Education Agency then it doesn’t go either according to a reliable source of Buleleng Government. For that, the pupils’ parents were worried of the certificates legality.

Meanwhile Head of Buleleng Workers Board, Ketut Wijana, confirmed that the principal of that school has retired and the procedure to find a definitive principal to replace is quite long consisting at first the Education Unit of Gerokgak will find candidates taking one week then it will be handed to Education Agency. This will then be looked over and handed in to the Workers Board to have a last check before going to Regent for producing Authority Letter. “Until now we haven’t received officially any suggestion who will be the principal at SDN 2 Sumberklampok from Buleleng Education Agency after a talked information on it that they have suggested a name, Wayan Sulistra. They could take this as quick as possible as mechanism so it doesn’t block any other agency or connected school duties,” Wijana stated. (kmb)

Teacher suspected molested kindergarten pupil arrested Bali Post

TABANAN - A teacher named Made Kam (30) that has sexually assaulted a kindergarten pupil got captured by Tabanan Police last Wednesday (23/5) at his house in Banjar Anyar Village, Kediri, to be investigated intensively at Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) with an evidence that victim’s vital part test resulted there was a ripped wound on it as confirmed by Head of Criminal Research, APC Nyoman Wirajaya as permitted by Head Police.

According to victim, the assault happened twice with modus when victim was picked up late Kam would come up and assaulted victim.

This action caused victim scared which caused victim’s parents worried and so interrogated their kid resulting that victim has been assaulted.

“The parents then reported to police. We are still developing this case including victim’s explanation also other witnesses. If there are enough evidences, accused will be convicted by Section 81 Paragraph (1) Law 23/2002 on Child Protection,” Wirajaya explained.

Meanwhile, Made Kam did not admit his acts. He did admit that victim was picked up late several times yet never used the opportunity to do such thing. He stated that during teaching he would be accompanied by principal or other teachers and so no such thing happened.

Kam who’s married and have taught for seven years made sure would never do such immoral thing to an underage child and sadden there’s someone who would destroy his reputation using such case. “I will face the risks of this case. But for sure, I never have done such a thing,” Kam clarified.

He also denied that he has been taken off as a teacher even though the school suggested him to be non active. Yet with no certain evidences, he decline to step down and will still teach as he admitted he has never done anything like that. As told before, an underage sexual assault came up again at Tabanan which victim named Mel (6). The act happened several times and known after victim told her parents which then reported to Kediri Police and forwarded to Tabanan Police due its victim is underage. (kmb30)

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Fogging, inappropriate solution to counteract dengue fever Bali Post

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Hundreds of room owners in Bali Kuta Residence (BKR), Wednesday (May 23) performed a demonstration at two different locations, namely in the State Property Office and Auction (KPKNL) of Denpasar and the office of BNI 46 bank at Renon, Denpasar.

Rally to protest auction

Hundreds demonstrators almost clashed Bali Post

DENPASAR - Hundreds of room owners in Bali Kuta Residence (BKR), Wednesday (May 23) performed a demonstration at two different locations, namely in the State Property Office and Auction (KPKNL) of Denpasar and the office of BNI 46 bank at Renon, Denpasar. The demonstration involving about 300 people in middle Balinese traditional attires almost clashed. When the masses wanted to make a speech in the office of the BNI 46 Renon, all entrances were closed so there were no entry accesses.

Such condition apparently made hundreds of demonstrators angry and they attempted to come in by opening the gates by force. Meanwhile, hundreds of police officers on guard at the front door were overwhelmed in the face of the masses. Since the masses exceeded the number of police officers, they managed to go in and made a speech in front of the office lobby of the BNI 46. They also unfurled several banners reading a number of demands.

Observation of Bali Post last Wednesday indicated the masses originally did demonstration in the KPKNL Denpasar at 10:30 a.m. local time. The mass made a speech in front of the office and asked the auction to be postponed. Not only that, the masses also asked in order they could meet the officials of KPKNL to postpone the auction. Having demonstrated there for nearly an

hour, they resumed their oration to the office of BNI 46. Well, here they almost engaged in a clash because the access to the office of BNI 46 was closed by police officers.

Nevertheless, they came in by force so that they were pushing one another. Not long after, they successfully went in and immediately made a speech in front of the office lobby of the BNI 46. They demanded the same thing, namely cancellation of the auction. In addition, they also asked the BNI 46 to hand over the certificate belonging to 104 room owners in BKR that remained to be held until now.

An attorney of the BKR, Agus Samijaya, when asked for his confirmation on the sidelines of the demonstration said that their demand stayed the same as the previous one. They demanded in order the auction scheduled to be held on Thurs-

day (May 24) could be postponed. Meanwhile, his party still appealed to the Supreme Court related to the bankruptcy decision. Not only that, there were also six reported offenses in the Bali Police remaining under the process. “Even, the Bali Police have also issued a letter on the auction postponement, but it seems to be violated, too,” said Samijaya. Samijaya also asked the BNI 46 to deliver the certificate belonging to 104 home owners in BKR because the 104 certificates were included in the bundle of bankruptcy.

After the demonstrators made a speech for almost an hour, the curator, BNI 46 and auction agency eventually made a decision of their meeting. They declared that the auction was postponed. Moreover, there were no registering participants so far. (kmb21)

DENPASAR - Dengue fever is an endemic disease always coming every year.

The disease caused by a virus carried by Aedes aegypty has claimed many lives.

The counteraction frequently performed by people to prevent the disease is to carry out fogging. However, the measure is not a perfect solution because it has a side effect.

Some people complained if the fogging had caused shortness of breath. The unpleasant smell of smokes did not only disturb the mosquitoes and other insect species, but also harmed people in the fogging area. One of the Sesetan residents, Sukma, confessed that aside from causing shortness of breath, the fogging did not entirely kill the mosquitoes. Few hours after the fogging, the mosquitoes came again.

In response to the issue, the Head of Bali Health Agency, Ketut Suarjaya, stated that fogging only killed the mosquitoes belonging to the species of Aedes aegypty. “If there are roaming mosquitoes, they are usually belonging to Culex species because the fogging substance only kills Aedes aegypty,” he said.

Substances used in the fogging mixture consisted of diesel fuel and Sinof. If composition of the mixture was inappropriate and the fogging was done excessively, it would have a side effect that could cause shortness of breath and

other acute respiratory illnesses. An ideal composition of the substances used in the fogging, continued Suarjaya, should contain about 2-4 percent of Sipermetrin.

In other words, 10 liters of solution contained 9.8 liters of diesel fuel and 200 cc of Sipermetrin.

Fogging, according to Suarjaya, was one of the ways to prevent dengue fever.

However, the most effective way was not fogging. An appropriate method to combat the mosquitoes was by eliminating their larvae. Although the mosquitoes had been eradicated through fogging, the larvae unaffected by fogging smokes would grow and develop into new mosquitoes. “The appropriate way to eradicate the dengue fever and other diseases caused by mosquito species is by mosquito nest eradication or familiarly known as the movement of draining, closing the water storage as well as burying and burning places likely to collect rain water,” said Suarjaya.

Administration of Abate (mosquito larvicide) to fish ponds, aquarium or place that held water was also required.

According to Suarjaya, Abate could be obtained from the nearest community health center at free of charge. “The inspection program by larvae monitoring officer (jumantik) to homes and administration of Abate are free of charge,” he said. (kmb24)

Village’s expansion makes Head of Bedha Village and family thrown out Bali Post

TABANAN - The Pangkungkarung Village people movement at Kerambitan became very bolder on expressing their opinion. Last time, they blocking a road to protest everyone that against the village’s expansion. On Wednesday night, they try to thrown out Head of Bedha Village, Surata and his family from their home.

They handed a letter stating the Head has to go away. This act was lead by Ketut Suidja, Head of Pangkungrakung Village, around 8.15 pm local time accompanied by a number of pecalang (village securities) also police. The letter no.

03/V/PR/0012 signed by Head of Village and three Head of Banjar was received

by Surata’s colleague, Made Wirata, as Surata is in Denpasar.

Fail to meet Surata, the mass of people went back and stayed at the balai banjar waiting for Surata to come back. Suidja stated that this action is the peak of the people’s disappointment connecting to

the expansion. It was stated all Surata’s big family members do not have the rights to use the facilities of Pangkungkaraung anymore and if not obeyed, a bigger sanction will be given.

Police including Head of Tabanan Police, GAPC Dekananto Eko Purwono, have come to secure the situation up until midnight.

According to Wirata the situation caused the family overwhelmed as the owner is not around yet has stated he will come home as soon as possible.

The expansion conflict has got hot since end of year 2011 where the pro expansion huge group held an action when the contra expansion small group did a religious ceremony with the peak on Tuesday (22/5) evening until Wednesday (23/5) afternoon where mass blocked the road to the small group. This action was done as a protest to the expansion process and as sanction to the small group who is being cast away or in Balinese call kasepekang. (kmb30)

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76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis Associated Press Writer

PHILADELPHIA — The buzz at the start was for Allen Iverson’s ceremonial return. By the end, more than 20,000 fans were on their feet and going wild for Jrue Holiday, Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala and the rugged-and-determined play that kept the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers alive for at least one more game.

Yes, the Sixers are talking about Game 7 — and they’re taking this improbable postseason run back to Boston.

Holiday scored 20 points, and Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sixers to an 82-75 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night that tied the Eastern Conference semifinals.

No team has won consecutive games in a series where neither team has played well enough to seize control. But the Sixers were good enough to win Game 6, improving to 5-0 this postseason in games following a loss.

“Game 7,” coach Doug Collins said.

“That’s all we wanted was to win tonight and give ourselves a chance to go into Boston and see what happens on Saturday.”

Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo could be playing their last game together Saturday night if they can’t find a way to hang onto the

ball and put away a Sixers team that won’t quit. Boston has learned three times already how difficult that can be.

The fun started when the not-quite retired Iverson earned a roaring standing ovation when he presented the game ball. It ended with the song, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” blasting through the arena. “I want more,” Collins said. “We’re going to get greedy.

We want more.”

The Celtics posted ugly numbers across the board: Blame the loss on the 33 percent shooting, the 17 turnovers or the 3 for 14 3-point shooting. Either way, there’s enough to go around. Pierce had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Garnett had 20 points and 11 boards.

“We found a way to stay in the game, for the most part,” Pierce said. They did because the Sixers again failed to put up the sparkling numbers in the box score usually required for a deep postseason

run. They missed 8 of 9 3-pointers, shot a woeful 17 of 28 from the free throw line and had 12 turnovers.

But when the Sixers really needed that game-changing basket, there was Evan Turner twisting and fighting through defenders down the lane. When the Sixers needed a stop, there was Brand, ripping a rebound away from Boston, even with painful neck and shoulder injuries that keep him awake at night.

“When you get out there, you don’t feel much,” Brand said. “You’ve got the adrenaline flowing. You’re banging and fighting. That’s why Coach has confidence in me to play 34 minutes.” The Sixers wrote “Huddle Up and Fight” on their locker room chalkboard. They did just that and are now one win away from reaching the conference finals for the first time since 2001.Iverson was the MVP of that run.

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Boston Celtics’ Rajon Rondo (9) goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers’ Spencer Hawes watches during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Isner carries slim US hopes in French Open tennis Tokyo, Madrid, Istanbul make cut for 2020 Olympics

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John Isner, better known for taking more than 11 hours to win a Wimbledon match in 2010, leads American hopes at the French Open of ending an agonising 33-tournament wait for a Grand Slam men’s title winner. But if history is any guide, Roland Garros, which starts on Sunday, is unlikely to break that streak.

Andre Agassi was the last American to win the men’s crown at Roland Garros in 1999. He was also the last US player to get as far as the quarter-finals in 2003. The mantle then passed to Andy Roddick, his country’s last major winner when he lifted the 2003 US Open.

But Roddick, who missed the 2011 French Open with a shoulder injury, is no longer America’s top player, and is now at 29 in the world after slumping to an 11-year low of 34 in March. A hip injury kept him off tour for two months and his return to action in Dusseldorf this week at the World Team Cup saw him lose twice in straight sets to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina and Czech top 10 player Tomas Berdych.

“I don’t think you expect to come out after a lay-off and play great,”

said Roddick, 29, after his season claycourt bow. Mardy Fish is the American number one player but the 30-year-old hasn’t played since a first round exit on clay in Houston six weeks ago and had already said he won’t be in Paris due to illness.

His best Roland Garros showing remains a run to the third round last year. That leaves US hopes in the

2.06m frame of world number 11 Isner who took six-time champion Rafael Nadal to five sets -- having held a two sets to one lead -- in the 2011 first round.

But Isner, who famously took 11 hours and three days to beat France’s Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010, has endured a rollercoaster season on clay.

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American John Isner at the Sony Ericsson Open in Florida on March 25. Isner leads American hopes at the French Open of ending an agonising 33-tournament wait for a Grand Slam men’s title winner.

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Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid made the first cut among bidders to host the 2020 Olympics, as the International Olympic Committee announced that Baku and Doha were dropped from the running. The IOC will decide which city will host the 2020 Olympics in a final vote on September 7, 2013, at Buenos Aires.

That gives the remaining hopefuls more than 15 months to make final impressions upon the IOC to boost their candidacy.

Tokyo 2020 bid chief Tsunekazu Takeda said being on the short list would help boost the spirits of the Japanese people after last year’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, which killed about 19,000 people. “I think this will be a big help for the Japanese people,” Takeda said. “I think it will give big, big power to the people who suffered the disaster.”

Tokyo is the only one of the candidates to have hosted the event, doing so in 1964, and with a sound plan for hosting the Games and a powerful message, many see Tokyo as the pacesetter. Hosting the 2020 Olympics is seen as an opportunity to help rebuild the country and bring some much-needed joy to its people.

Japanese Prime Mianister Yoshihiko Nodo said hosting the Games would “serve as a symbol of Japan’s recovery from last year’s tragedy.” “With the Japanese government’s full support for Tokyo’s bid, our nation greatly desires to achieve the goal of hosting the Games,” he said.

Tokyo is again as in 2008 considered the frontrunner with the best technical file, but is facing fewer rivals this round, with the total number of candidate cities down from five last time.

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But despite that run of form, Button thinks that McLaren’s true pace is not being exploited yet – because it is struggling to understand the intricacies of Pirelli’s 2012 tyres. “I think we have a strong car, and aerodynamically it is strong, but I don’t think we are able to show it sometimes,” explained Button, ahead of the Monaco GP. “When we do, I think the car is very quick.

“If you look at Lewis’ lap in qualifying [in Spain] and if you look at our race pace in China and Australia, it [the speed] is there, but it is extracting it which is quite difficult sometimes.” Button reckons that the biggest issue facing himself and his team was trying to get to grips with why the speed of cars is fluctuating so much this year.

“The thing we don’t understand with the tyres is the difference of pace up and down the grid,” he said. “Pastor [Maldonado] qualified 17th in Bahrain, then qualified second in Spain, which got turned into pole. That is what is difficult to understand.

“I don’t think Williams had a massive upgrade compared to everyone else. Understanding why the car works sometimes and doesn’t other times is very difficult to understand. We can do as much set-up work as we like, but engineering wise cer-

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Jenson Button is convinced that McLaren has a better car than its results so far indicate. After starting the season as the pace-setters - having locked out the front row in both Australia and Malaysia – Button and team-mate Lewis Hamilton have scored just 10 points between them in the last two races.

tain things are supposed to work and they don’t work, which is quite difficult to understand.”

Although the up-and-down season was not what Button had hoped for coming into the campaign, he did admit that the mixed up order this year meant it was not hurting his title challenge too much.

“When different people keep winning and the championship leader finishes fifth it is not such a problem,” he said. “To be fair I’ve only finished three races in the points, and the last one wasn’t really in the points.

“I’ve had a first, a second and a ninth, and that puts me 16 points off the lead, which is nothing.

It is amazing how little points everyone is getting this year.

“I think there have been 125 points up for grabs and the leader has 61. So it shows you how mixed up this season is. Obviously we want to be as consistent as possible, but the people who understand the tyres and consistently score good points are going to be there at the end, and we have got to get that consistency.

“Of course we want to be consistently winning but I don’t think anyone is going to be doing that for a while yet.”

McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, from Great Britain, second left, observes a timing panel in front of his fellow teammate, Jenson Button, from Great Britain, right, during free practice session for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix at the Montmelo racetrack near Barcelona, Friday May 11, 2012.

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Rich-poor divide reopens at UN climate talks

Vettel confuse about form shift Sebastian Vettel says Red Bull is still struggling to understand the disparity in performance between his Bahrain victory and his sixth-place finish at Catalunya. After a solitary podium in the opening three races, Vettel scored a clean sweep of pole, victory and fastest lap at Bahrain, indicating that the squad had rediscovered its 2011 winning touch.

He was therefore one of the pre-race favourites heading into Barcelona, a circuit Red Bull had dominated on in 2010 and ‘11, but suffered a difficult weekend, qualifying seventh and eventually salvaging sixth following a late charge on fresher rubber. Vettel says the team is still trying to understand exactly where it lost performance. “For the first time this year we had a clean weekend in Bahrain, a weekend where I was happy the balance of the car and we had a good result,” Vettel said. “Coming to Barcelona we were hoping for a similar result but it looks like we are not that competitive and we have tried to understand why that was.

“It is not as if we had a clear answer. We have some ideas - I was pretty happy in practice on Friday and Saturday morning and coming into qualifying we just didn’t seem to make the step that the majority of the grid made.

“It is difficult to draw a full conclusion because when you start further back you are likely to be in traffic for the first part of the race, but the gap to the front was too big - our maximum position was P5, it is not as if we could have argued over the first four places.

“At the moment and it is difficult for us to understand why sometimes we are quick and sometimes we are slow and why the pace changes, [but] it is not only us struggling a bit at the moment.”

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BONN — The advances made in U.N. climate talks last year appeared at risk Thursday as a rift between rich and poor countries reopened in negotiations aimed at crafting a global pact to stop the planet from overheating.

The session in Bonn was meant to build on a deal struck in Durban, South Africa, in December, but the talks were faltering heading into the penultimate day amid disputes over what, exactly, was agreed on last year. Delegates were struggling to reach consensus on the agenda for future talks under the new Durban Platform, with China and others reluctant to close existing negotiating tracks that make clear distinctions between the responsibilities of developed and developing nations.

“There is distrust and there is frustration in the atmosphere,” Seyni Nafo, spokesman for a group of African countries, told The Associated Press.

The two-decade-old negotiations have had limited success in creating a global regime to rein in the emissions of heattrapping gases which a big majority of climate scientists say are warming the Earth, with potentially devastating consequences for poor countries ill-prepared to deal rising sea levels, floods and other effects of a changing climate.

Actions taken and pledged so far fall well short of what the U.N. experts say is needed to achieve the stated goal of preventing global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above current levels by the end of this century.

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Minister of Tourism and Creative Economic, Mari Elka Pangestu, speaking in front of participants of Asia Pacific Media Forum (APMF) on Nusa Dua, Bali Island. The three days meeting being attended by 700 participants from media, advertising industries, communication experts, also research and marketing experts.

They held annual meeting to discuss about the cooperation in creative industries, mainly in advertisement and media.