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Assistant Yui Takeda looks at the first edition of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, privately printed by the author Beatrix Potter in 1901, as she poses for a picture at the Beatrix Potter Museum in Higashi Matsuyama, north of Tokyo, Japan May 10, 2007.
‘Peter Rabbit’ coming to big screen, James Corden in voice cast LOS ANGELES - British stars James Corden and Daisy Ridley will help to bring the classic children’s tales of “Peter Rabbit” to the big screen, Sony’s Columbia Pictures studios said on Monday. Corden, host of CBS’s “The Late Late Show,” will voice Peter Rabbit and actress Rose Byrne will voice a character named Bea in the live-
action CGI production directed by Will Gluck. The film is due to be released in April 2018. Announcement of the film coincides with the 150th anniversary of the birth of author Beatrix Potter, whose “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” was first published in 1902. It was followed by 23 stories of involving such characters as Mrs. Twiggy-Winkle,
Jemima Puddle-Duck and Squirrel Nutkin. Potter’s stories were inspired by the English and Scottish countryside and are a global merchandising franchise. “Star Wars” actress Ridley and “The Night Manager” star Elizabeth Debicki will also be part of the voice cast. (rtr)
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Chief of Kuta customary village, I Wayan Swarsa
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The police is securing ground zero in Kuta.
Director of Vital Object Security of the Bali Police, I Made Ardhana
Wonderful Indonesia Focus Group Discussion (1)
Synergize customary security and technology
GROWTH of tourism brings in serious side impacts on Bali. Aside from giving economic improvement, tourism has also created strategic issues in terms of population and security of Bali. This condition makes the efforts to escort Bali and its civilization increasingly difficult. Surely this condition will have an impact on conservation efforts of Bali as a safe and comfortable living space. Responding to this, specifically the Indonesian Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA) in cooperation with the Bali Post Media Group held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Wonderful Indonesia to seek strategies and solutions for analyzing potential conflicts and formulating strategies to escort Bali. In this context, the local concepts
like the Tri Hita Karana (THK) or three causes of harmony, Trikaya Parisudha or three acts to be sanctified, karma phala or law of causal effect and manyama braya or brotherhood must be implemented well. With these concepts, the actualization of Bali would be definitely safe. This view was presented by Director of Vital Object Security of the Bali Police, I Made Ardhana, in the FGD
at Sovereign Hotel, Tuban, recently. Since not all of Balinese people understand the concepts mentioned above, there is no good and controlled synchronization between the social concept of Balinese Hindu and the social concept brought to Bali by migrant communities. The presence of migrants has now widely affected the social concept in Bali. Moreover, it could even be said to have begun blurring the social concept of Bali itself.
“This situation is more alarming when the social concept of migrants including travelers is boarded with the interests of individual or group. This can lead to social conflict in Bali,” he said. To that end, he considered it necessary to build a communication system and closer coordination between all the parties concerned with security in Bali, including internal communication system among the police personnel. He admitted that the Bali Police in cooperation with local governments especially in Badung has disseminated technical guidance to many hotels to carry out the hotel security management system (SMPH). Of the 111 hotels volunteering to be verified, only 44 hotels qualified for
the verification criteria. Chief of Kuta customary village, I Wayan Swarsa, conveyed that the government of Badung has installed hundreds of CCTV in public areas in Badung. This measure has given security protection directly to the public. Surely this must be poised with security (jaga baya) program as a form of innovation through the involvement of pecalang (customary security guard) in maintaining customary territories of Bali. Until these days, pecalang is still respected and trusted by people and travelers as part of the safeguarding of the Balinese customs. Continued to page 6 Synergize...
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Nusa Penida Festival 2016, Promotion with exploration of new tourism
SEMARAPURA - Nusa Penida Festival (NPF) 2016 features the theme ‘Exploring the Blue Paradise Islands.’ This theme is taken considering that Nusa Penida still has a lot of attractions needing to be explored. In addition to showing off the culture of Nusa Penida, in the implementation of the NPF 2016 travelers will be invited to explore Nusa Penida islands consisting of the Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. Spokesperson of the NPF 2016, I Nyoman Widana, stated on Monday (Sep. 26) that the festival held on October 7-9, 2016 is the third time in Nusa Penida. In the event, Blue Paradise Island becomes the icon for the Nusa Penida Island introduced by the Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, in the Nusa Penida Festival 2015. During this festival, visitors will be invited to explore the islands of Nusa Penida. “Other than invited to look at the beauty of nature and the allure offered by the island, visitors will also be taken to make a visit to see the objects being completely new and very rarely known to travel-
ers,” he said. Through this festival, we will introduce sunfish denoting the icon of Nusa Penida as well as manta rays coming in from June to October. Nusa Penida also has a special dance that is not owned by other areas in Bali called the Baris Jangkang Dance where at the opening of the festival on October 7 will be presented by one thousand dancers. “They are dancing on white sandy beach at Nyuh hamlet, Nusa Penida, with the view of Nusa Lembongan Island and mainland Bali where the dancers will put on costumes with yellow dominant
color,” he said. Prior to performing this sacred dance, it will be preceded by rituals or ceremonies to get safety and protection in accordance with the faith of local village. The one thousand dancers will consist of teenagers, ranging from junior high to high school students and the general public.“Preparation of the dancers has been mature and they are ready for the performance,” said Widana. In the meantime, the Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Suwirta, conveyed that the festival poses an event to introduce the new tourist objects in Nusa Penida. Besides, it is the introduction to the cultural richness owned by the island. “All this time many attractions are hidden and have not been explored, so that Nusa Penida as part of the Bali becomes one of the new tourist destinations,” said the regent from Ceningan Island. (dwa)
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lage, West Tianyar, Kubu, known as the kampong of beggars has the
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potential of cashew. Cashew at the local village has been purchased by Dian Desa Foundation run by foreigner for a dozen years. Now, the Muntigunung residents protest because their cashew has been bought cheaply for dozens of years. They demand for price increase and transparency of data on the cashew production. All this time, it seems to have been hidden. The demand of residents was delivered by headman of West Tianyar, Agung Pasrisak Juliawan, recently. He admitted to be apprehensive because the great potential of cashew owned by Muntigunung does not contribute much to people’s welfare. It happens because the foundation never gives a decent price to cashew of Muntigunung. Since having served as headman, he admitted to have summoned the manager of Dian Desa Foundation to discuss about the future of cashew farmers. “I already asked for the report on their sales data. All this time they seem non-transparent. No one knows how many kilograms they have sold the cashew of Muntigunung. I have seen they have purchased the cashew of Muntigunung for 15 years, but the fate of our residents has not changed much,” he said. All this time, cashew production
In honor of Batik Day (Hari Batik Nasional), a national holiday that celebrates the traditional cloth of Indonesia, Ayodya Resort Bali is gearing up for its inaugural Ayodya Batik Festival 2016 – a
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The Baris Jangkang Dance which will be perfomed in the Nusa Penida Festival
of Muntigunung is in fact sold to hotels and restaurants in Indonesia. Moreover, the products are also sold overseas such as Singapore. He knew it after seeing in person the cashew product of Muntigunung having the label of Mete Muntigunung. To resolve this problem, he planned to re-summon the Dian Desa Foundation. If there is no solution on the increase of selling price for the Muntigunung cashew, he will ask the residents to look for other markets. Many promising alternative market are available to sell the cashew at higher price. One of them is by making cooperation with cooperatives and shopping centers in Bali. He is confident that all this time the foundation reaps huge profits from the selling of Muntigunung cashew. They purchase at very cheap price from farmers, but sell it at high enough price to hotels and overseas. Potential of this cashew will continue to be explored at what average price farmers have sold their cashew products because every farmer gives different prices. There are three farmer groups remaining to survive with this cashew cultivation. Cashew has great potential as one of the efforts to change the impression of Muntigunung as the kampong of beggars. He has not owned the data about
the area of cashew cultivation as well as the number of farmers still pursuing this cashew cultivation. So far, the Dian Desa Foundation could not be asked for their confirmation. People rarely know about the operation of this foundation because they work closely. He hoped that local government can also help increase the selling price of this cashew so that it will give more values to farmers. In addition to maximizing the potential of cashew farming, Agung Pasrisak Juliawan also equipped the local people with entrepreneurship skills. As having been done recently, his agency provided entrepreneurship training for more than one hundred beggars, making incense and weaving palm leaves. With these skills, those participating in the training have promised not to beg again. They are also given financial assistance worth IDR 5 million per person as initial capital for entrepreneurship. Based on the data of local Social Agency, after one hundred beggars are willing to stop begging, now only 38 family heads are recorded to be still begging. “These data are very accurate because they are by name, by address and by pictures,” said the Head of the Karangasem Social Agency, Made Sosiawan. (kmb31)
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Residents protest, cashew of Muntigunung bought at cheap price
AMLAPURA - All this time the Muntigunung customary vil-
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three-day event that aims to capture the national and traditional spirit of Batik Day. It starts from October 7th 2016 until October 9th 2016, the festival will host a variety of cultural music
performances, food stalls, local artists, fashion shows and product exhibitions. Not only a celebration of Indonesia’s heritage products, the festival will also promote the
development of small batik businesses and silver jewelers, inspiring entrepreneurs of traditional local products to build successful brands. Be the part of this Ayodya Batik Festival 2016
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International A drone, made by CyPhy Works, carries a UPS package on Children’s Island off the coast of Beverly, Massachusetts during UPS’s demonstration of a drone making a commercial delivery of a package to a remote or difficult-toaccess location.
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Rain arrives, rubbish transportation stagnates
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DKP deploys ten hunter staff
TABANAN - Maintaining the achievement of Adipura award definitely becomes quite difficult for relevant agencies such as the janitor of the Tabanan Sanitation and Landscaping Agency (DKP). Moreover, the current rainy season is recognized to have made the waste transportation less maximal. As a result, additional volume of rubbish happened although it is not significant.
With U.S. drone rules set, firms race for flight data
UNITED Parcel Service Inc’s launch this week of drone test flights simulating emergency medical-supply deliveries highlights a race for data to prove such deliveries can be performed safely. UPS’s medical emergency at the Children’s Island summer camp off the Massachusetts coast was fictional. But gathering data about the drone’s flight and others like it is a vital part of a new effort to convince U.S. regulators to loosen the reins on using robotic aircraft for deliveries. UPS’s test flight was handled by drone maker CyPhy Works, in which it owns a stake. “The technology for drones is there and it’s moving extremely fast,” said CyPhy founder Helen Greiner. “But it’s also true that we need to prove we can operate them safely and reliably.” The UPS-CyPhy test comes amid a burst of U.S. drone activity, including companies focusing on package deliv-
ery. Amazon.com Inc is focusing on tests abroad, but UPS and others want to win over the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, whose primary concern is safety. The Obama administration estimates the commercial drone industry could generate more than $82 billion for the U.S. economy and support up to 100,000 new jobs by 2025. The FAA’s rules published on Aug. 29 dictate conditions for commercial drones. The aircraft must weigh under 55 pounds (25 kg), may not fly over people not involved in operations and must remain within the operator’s line of sight. Drone makers, retailers and package delivery companies are now angling for waivers, largely to operate out of the line of sight, using small tests to collect data on everything from air speed to operating in bad weather and the frequency of accidents. To obtain an FAA waiver exempting them from certain
rules, companies must spell out a business case and use data to prove their drones are safe. Some drone proponents have chafed at how slowly the FAA has moved to regulate drones, said Logan Campbell, CEO of drone consulting firm Aerotas. “The only way things could move more quickly is if everyone were to share their data,” he said. “But ... no one wants to lose their competitive edge so that’s not going to happen.” An FAA spokeswoman said the agency grants waivers “if we find the proposed operation can be safely conducted using risk mitigation strategies.” Ben Marcus, CEO of drone software provider AirMap, said the “big burden is being shifted from regulators ... to actual operators and developers” to demonstrate their technology can function safely. (rtr) REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Big-I is a smart home robot that will stalk your family
SIRI, Alexa and Cortana are helpful around the house, but can their respective tech follow you around the house like something out of a science fiction movie? Big-I, the personal robot, can do just that. The robot resembles a cuddly trash can, standing at waist length with one large “eye” where the trash can’s lid would be. It’s actually sort of cute, when you think about it. Big-I can see, hear, move and respond to voice commands you program it with, including IFTTT-like instructions. The robot is seen in its promotional clip reminding a father to send jackets with children if the temperature is below a certain threshold. It’s told to play music when the father raises his hand a specific way. The robot’s open API and unique operating system mean there’s room for
customization as well, in addition to integration with your smart home appliances like lights and thermostat systems. It can also be educated, meaning you could potentially train your own little personal housekeeper. Just make sure Roomba doesn’t see it and get jealous. Big-I is slated to come in several colors, but it’s not quiet ready yet for purchase. If you’re interested in possibly grabbing one in the future, you can sign up for updates now to get $50 off a unit as well as access to the developer version when it makes its debut. (rtr)
BIG-i personal robot takes a selfie of NXROBO CEO Lam Tinlun in a showroom inside his office in Shenzhen, China September 12, 2016. Picture taken September 12, 2016.
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Maintaining the achievement of Adipura award definitely becomes quite difficult for relevant agencies such as the janitor of the Tabanan Sanitation and Landscaping Agency (DKP).
“Maximally, the additional rubbish is from the drains denoting the results of cleanup services at the drain,” explained the Head of the DKP Tabanan, I Wayan Sugatra, Sunday (Sep. 25). He further added the rubbish transportation during rainy season is more slippery, so that the transporting time becomes longer. “During the rainy season, there are obstacles such as slippery condition and the rubbish is heavier, so that the waste transporting time becomes longer. Nevertheless, it can be completed by our personnel in the DKP,” he said. To anticipate the troubling spots of rubbish, added Sugatra, his agency deployed hunter officer or specialized personnel having the tasks to find troublesome points related to rubbish. “These specialized personnel are equipped with two units of rubbish truck with 10 workers. They are tasked to find vulnerable points such as the clogged channels or gutters due to
the persistence of people’s habit of throwing garbage into the drains,” he concluded. The act of some unscrupulous people frequently throwing garbage into drains or rivers is surely very unfortunate. Moreover, during rainy season, the rubbish eventually leads to adverse environmental impacts such as flooding. “We have always appealed to people not to throw garbage into drains because the impact is very detrimental to all,” he advised. Other than facing rubbish problem, the DKP Tabanan also anticipates the recent extreme weather by trimming shade trees in Tabanan. Though this activity has been routinely done every day, chiefly in rainy season, the officers intensify this activity at a number of points considered to be vulnerable. “Our attention is still focused around the city. But there is possibility for us to provide the service to rural area if there is a request,” said the Head of the DKP Tabanan. (kmb28)
Rainy season arrives, people must alert to dengue fever
TABANAN - In the past four months, the case of dengue fever has decreased. Based on the data of the Tabanan Health Agency, a total of 76 cases of dengue occurred in June, 65 cases in July, 46 cases in August and 17 cases in September. This number is much lower than in the January to May, reaching hundreds of patients, namely 104 cases in January, 166 cases in February, 133 cases in March, 109 cases in April and 114 cases in May with one death. Division Head of Communicable Diseases and Environmental Health (P2MPL) of the Tabanan Health Agency, Wayan Triana, said on Sunday (Sep. 25) that with the presence of rainy season people should be wary of the increase in dengue cases in October. To that end, the movement of mosquito nests eradication (PSN) should always be regularly held every week to prevent the development of mosquito larvae. As is known, during January to August 2016, there were 14,350 homes inspected by a team of the Health Agency. Of the total number, 1,845 homes were declared positive to have larvae or in this case there is a development of mosquito larvae due to the presence of puddle either in the non-drained water storage and inundation due to clogged sewer or trash containing water like tin. From
the same data, it is known that most of the homes visited or 12,505 homes are negative to larvae. This condition described that most people have started to realize the importance of mosquito nests eradication in their respective community. Chief of the Tabanan Health Agency, Nyoman Suratmika, added that other than fogging and ULV spraying on the enclave of dengue fever and the area recorded to be positive to dengue fever, the main measures undertaken to combat dengue, especially during the current rainy season is through the mosquito nests eradication. “We continue to encourage the mosquito nests eradication movement through each health center once a week,” he said. He added that the mosquito nests eradication movement must not only be done by one family but must involve a wider area like the hamlet. Although the home environment is clean, while the surrounding environment is still dirty, the potential for dengue fever will remain to exist because the mosquito can fly with a distance of 100 meters. “So, if within 100 meters there are still puddles for mosquito larvae transforming IBP/net into mosquito, surely the clean home environment will still be affected by dengue,” he In the past four months, the case of dengue fever has decreased in Tabanan. explained. (kmb24)
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Unda River attraction equipped with duck pedal boats
SEMARAPURA - Various measures are taken by Paksebali village, Dawan, to beautify the face of Unda River tourist attraction. This time, to draw visitors to come, Paksebali village led by headman I Putu Ariadi is operating two duck boats in the Unda River area known as the curtain waterfalls. The two duck boats are responded enthusiastically by visitors. As a result, dozens of people rent the duck boat to enjoy the beauty of the Unda River. Headman of Paksebali, Putu Ariadi, when confirmed on Monday (Sep. 26) said that both duck boats have begun to be operated since September 23. The duck boats are brought in directly from Solo with the price of IDR 8.5 million per unit. Village authority accidentally complements the Unda River object with duck boats to avoid monotonous impression. With a ticket of IDR 10,000, visitors can enjoy the boat ride around the Unda River for 15 minutes. In addition, Ariadi stated that since the operation of both duck boats, the number of visitors coming to the Unda River object continues to increase. When it does not rain, each day there are dozens of visitors coming to enjoy the beauty of Unda River. To prevent the duck boat from washed away by floods they are placed below the dam. “These duck boats are purchased by using village budget to attract visitors to come,” he said. What about the security of visitors riding the duck boat? Putu Ariadi admitted that the recent rainfall is quite high. Thus, the rapids of Unda River are getting swifter. For this issue, he constantly supervises the situation occurred. “If it rains and the rapid is swift we will not operate the duck boat rental because we do not want to take a risk,” he said. For information, the Unda River tourist attraction starts to be crowded with people. Visitors do not only see the beauty of the Unda River, but also take pre-wedding photo session. Moreover, this tourist attraction known as the curtain waterfall has been equipped with colored lights at night. (119)
Colombia, Marxist rebels sign accord ending 52-year war
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The boats in Unda River is prepared to attarct tourists to come.
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Robbing, case of Russian tourist Pekutatan Beach Becomes a handed over to public prosecutor Magnet to Foreign Travelers
DENPASAR - Lately, more and more foreign travelers commit saddening acts. There is tourist begging, producing drugs and robbing. One of the few cases involving foreigners has been transferred by police department to Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office. He is the suspect Kriunov Pavel, 36, from Russia. He is suspected of having robbed by hitting the victim Ayu Agustina. The incident occurred on July 28, 2016, at the PT Arta Jaya Dewata money changer on Jalan Uluwatu, Ungasan, Badung. Files of the second transfer have been received, namely the transfer of evidence received by prosecutor Kadek Wahyudi Ardika. In the afternoon, the suspect was immediately escorted to the Kerobokan Prison in handcuffs. Kadek Wahyudi Ardika confirmed on Monday afternoon that his institution already received the transfer of the second phase in the case of theft with violence. Victim was persecuted to be battered. “After examining the files, from now on to the next 20 days the suspect will be held at Kerobokan,” he said.
In his resume of act, the suspect working as freelance designer is mentioned to have committed violence against the victim Ayu Agustina before committing his action. The suspect hit the victim to fall down onto the floor. Shortly, the suspect walked towards the safe. At that time, the victim witness Ayu tried to get up. Knowing the victim was conscious and started getting up, the suspect returned to beat up this woman. After that, the suspect held the victim’s neck with right hand so that the witness could not scream. Subsequently, the suspect took the money in the safe worth IDR 28.7 million and then put the money into his clothes. At that time, the witness Ayu tried to stop the suspect, but the right thumb of Ayu was twisted by the suspect. Unluckily, the violence of suspects was known by other witnesses, namely Mulyono, Almerio Pinto and Putu Yasa. At that time, the suspect was arrested and handed over to police station. At that time, the suspect was arrested and handed over to police station, and he was then charged with the article on theft with violence. (kmb37)
Marxist rebel leader Rodrigo Londono (R), better known by the nom de guerre Timochenko, shakes hands with Cuba’s President Raul Castro (C) as United Nations Secretary-General Ban Kimoon reaches out, in Cartagena, Colombia September 26, 2016.
A side from Medewi and Baluk Rening, Jembrana also has Pekutatan Beach. The beach on the east side of Jembrana has a long and wide stretch of sand. The beach chosen as the sojourn by the troops of the national hero I Gusti Ngurah Rai is still unspoiled from mass tourism. However, the charm of this beach has drawn the interest of foreign travelers desiring to enjoy the atmosphere of the tranquil and pristine beach. The coast located at Pekutatan village is still widely embellished with towering and swaying palm trees. This ambience reminds us of the ??Kuta Beach area long before growing rapidly into the current development. The view becomes tourist attraction apart from the vast expanse of the beach. Location of the beach also lies in the same track as a number of other interesting sights in the subdistrict of Pekutatan. This subdistrict offers Medewi Beach as surfing site, Bunut Bolong (ficus tunnel tree) and Juwuk Manis waterfall. Other than enjoying the remaining beautiful village atmosphere, visitors can explore the atmo-
sphere of rubber plantation. The waters of Pekutatan also has a challenging jogging track for fishing hobbyists. Pekutatan is plotted into tourist area in the Jembrana district in addition to Gilimanuk. Supporting tourism facilities like restaurant and hotel and infrastructure are developing here. Local government begins to arrange a number of tourism supporting facilities, such as grilled fish stall on the edge of Pekutatan Beach and arrangement of the road leading to the beach. Headman of Pekutatan, I Gede Silagunada, said that the beach in this region becomes one of the tourist destinations, especially foreign tourists that want to luxuriate in a private atmosphere. Although located far from the town center, the price of land in Pekutatan has soared reaching almost the same as in the town as becoming a tourist area. “Probably it is also influenced by the issue on the construction of F1 circuit and airport, so the land price soars,” he said some time ago. A number of hotels in Pekutatan also have their own foreign market share. (kmb)
CARTAGENA - Colombia’s center-right government and theMarxist FARC rebel group signed a peace deal on Monday, ending a half-century war that killed a quarter of a million people and once took the Andean country to the brink of collapse. After four years of peace talks in Cuba, President Juan Manuel Santos, 65, and rebel leader Timochenko - the nom de guerre for 57-year-old Rodrigo Londono - warmly shook hands on Colombian soil for the first time and signed the accord with a pen made from a bullet casing. A crowd of dignitaries chanted “long live Colombia, long live peace” as Santos handed Timochenko a white dove pin. One man waved a large
Colombian flag that had an extra white stripe in homage to the peace deal. “The horrible night of violence that has covered us with its shadow
for more than half a century is over,” Santos said. “We open our hearts to a new dawn, to a brilliant sun full of possibilities that has appeared in the Colombian sky.” Attendees observed a minute of silence in memory of those killed, maimed, raped, kidnapped and displaced during the war. The end of Latin America’s longest-running war will turn the FARC guerrillas into a political party fighting at the ballot box instead of the battlefield they have occupied since 1964. “No one should
doubt that we will conduct politics without arms,” said Timochenko, who asked for forgiveness from FARC victims. “We are all prepared to disarm in our minds and our hearts.” Guests at the ceremony in the Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena were asked to wear white and included United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Cuban President Raul Castro and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Showing its support for the peace deal, the European Union on Monday removed the FARC from
its list of terror groups. Kerry said Washington will also review whether to take the FARC off its terror list, and has pledged $390 million for Colombia next year to support the peace process. “Anybody can pick up a gun, blow things up, hurt other people, but it doesn’t take you anywhere ... Peace is hard work,” he said of a rare diplomatic good news story for the Obama administration as it contends with the seeming intractable war in Syria and other conflicts. (rtr)
British police, with new clues, seek missing toddler on Greek island
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South Yorkshire police officers and members of the Greek rescue service (in red uniforms) investigate the ground before commencing excavating a site for Ben Needham, a 21 month old British toddler who went missing in 1991, on the island of Kos, Greece, September 26, 2016.
KOS - British police started excavations on a Greek island on Monday, saying they were armed with new leads into the disappearance of a British toddler there 25 years ago. South Yorkshire Police, who are leading the investigation, said they would focus their attention on two sites on the island of Kos, close to where the child, Ben Needham, was last seen near his family’s holiday home on July 24 1991. Detective Inspector Jon Cousins, the lead investigator, said new
information on the case surfaced in May, following a public appeal to Kos residents. “I have made a decision that there is a very valid and good reason for us to be doing the activity that we are doing here today,” he said. Excavations would continue in the coming days, possibly weeks. “I would not be doing that if I was not optimistic that we are going to find something of significance that hopefully will provide an answer for Ben’s family,” Cousins said. He would not comment on
British newspaper reports of speculation that the child may have been crushed by a digger in an accident. Ben was only 21 months old when he disappeared as he played outside a farmhouse that his family was renovating. Despite repeated appeals and hundreds of possible sightings, the boy has never been found and few firm clues have emerged. A previous dig in the area in 2012 was fruitless. The hunt is one of Britain’s longest-running missing-person inquiries. (rtr)
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Saudi Arabia slashes ministers’ pay, cuts public sector bonuses
The measures, disclosed in a cabinet statement and royal decree broadcast on state-run Ekhbariya TV on Monday, constitute the first pay cuts for government employees, who make up about two-thirds of working Saudis. “The cabinet has decided to stop and cancel some bonuses and financial benefits,” read a line of text on Ekhbariya, as a minister read to assembled ministers and royals, including King Salman, a list of cuts in various grades in the civil service.
The plunge in oil prices since mid-2014 has pushed energy-rich Gulf Arab states to rein in lavish public spending. Saudi Arabia racked up a record budget deficit of nearly $100 billion last year, forcing it to find new savings and ways to raise money. A royal decree read directly after the broadcast on the TV channel announced the cut in ministers’ pay. Housing and car allowances for members of the appointed Shoura Council will be cut by 15 percent. Overtime bonuses were curbed at
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slumped Monday, and banks took the biggest losses. Deutsche Bank plunged as investors worried about the financial health of Germany’s largest bank. Pfizer pulled drugmakers down after it announced it won’t break up into two companies. Stocks fell for the second day in a row. Banks were hurt by a drop
in bond yields, which means lower interest rates and smaller profits on loans. Consumer companies fell as home improvement retailers were affected by a slowdown in sales of new homes. European banks tumbled after the German magazine Focus said Deutsche Bank won’t get a government bailout if it asks for one. Its report, published Friday,
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Children riding in cars celebrate Saudi National Day on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia September 23, 2016.
RIYADH/DUBAI - Saudi Arabia will cut ministers’ salaries by 20 percent and scale back financial perks for public sector employees in one of the most drastic measures yet by the energyrich kingdom to save money at a time of low oil prices.
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“It’s one more economic measure to balance spending. Of course people don’t like it, but it’s a sign of the times,” Saudi analyst and editor of Al Arab News Jamal Khashoggi said. “Probably the teachers and many others will be affected by it. It shows why it’s important for the private sector and Saudi GDP to diversify,” he told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia unveiled a reform plan this year to wean the economy off its addiction to oil, on which the government depends for the overwhelming share of its revenues. The so-called “Vision 2030” initiative aims to jumpstart the private sector, provide jobs for a growing population and collect more non-oil revenue. The cuts to public sector perks, effective Oct 1, are the stiffest in a series of recent measures to boost revenue. Last month the cabinet approved proposals to raise a range of government fees including visa charges and fines for some traffic violations such as “drifting,” or the reckless skidding of cars at high speed -- a pastime for some Saudi youth. It cut subsidies for power and
water last December, then sacked the minister responsible following a public outcry over how the new water tariffs were applied. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is responsible for the sweeping economic reforms, was quoted as saying the water price increases had not been implemented as planned. Saudi Twitters users responded to the announcement with dismay, many sharing photos of former King Abdullah and recalling past prosperity. One Twitter user, Rayan alShamri, said the move boded ill for the future: “God be with the citizens, we are back to the time of poverty.” (rtr)
cited “government circles” as its source. “There’s some stress in the banking industry there, and questions about whether governments have the will to step in,” said Steve Chiavarone, associated portfolio manager for Federated Investors. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 166.62 points, or 0.9 percent, to 18,094.83. The Standard &
Poor’s 500 index fell 18.59 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,146.10. The Nasdaq composite dropped 48.26 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,257.49. Stocks are coming off two weeks of solid gains, and the Nasdaq set all-time highs twice last week. Focus’ article, published Friday, also said the German government won’t help the Deutsche Bank by intervening with U.S. officials who
want it to pay $14 billion to end an investigation into its sale of mortgage-backed securities. The bank’s U.S.-listed shares tumbled 90 cents, or 7.1 percent, to $11.85. The stock is down 51 percent this year. Other banks also tumbled. Goldman Sachs took the largest loss among Dow stocks and sank $3.65, or 2.2 percent, to $161.48. Citigroup shed $1.26, or 2.7 percent, to $45.89. (ap)
between 25 and 50 percent of basic salaries, while annual leave may no longer exceed 30 days. An exception will be made for troops involved in combat along the southern border and abroad as part of an 18-month military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in neighbouring Yemen. SIGN OF THE TIMES
US stocks slide as banks tumble on Deutsche Bank worries
BALIKPAPAN - A class A tall ship and the only barquentine owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy, Dewa Ruci, is carrying 25 cadets from ASEAN member countries to join in an exercise during the sea voyage. Dewa Ruci Commander Lt. Col. Widyatmoko Baruno Aji said here on Monday that the 60year-old ship is anchoring at Semayang seaport in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The cadets are from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. The ship will welcome the public from September 26 to 28. This year, Dewa Ruci will sail from Surabaya (East Java), then proceed to Mataram (West Nusa Tenggara), Denpasar (Bali), and eventually heading north to Makassar (South Sulawesi) and then westward to Balikpapan. An NCO Navigation, Second Sergeant Dwi Warno, said on September 28, Dewa Ruci will
be leaving for Semarang on a three day journey, and will then head back to Surabaya. “With a speed of 11 knots, the SurabayaSemarang sail will take one day,” he noted. During the sail, the cadets will be studying and practicing skills that they had gained at their corps. “We use all kinds of equipment, including the old navigation methods using constellations as reference and also GPS,” Dwi explained. In addition, the cadets will also practice roping, sailing, measuring wind speed and determining wind direction, reading weather, currents and waves, and survival skills during the cruise. The 58.30 meters long and 9.5 meters wide ship was built in 1952 at HC Stulchen and Sohnshipyard , Hamburg, West Germany, and was completed on January 24, 1953. (ant)
Government prepares economic package for peat restoration
JAKARTA - The Indonesian government is preparing a special economic policy containing investment packages specially aimed at supporting peat land restoration currently underway int he country. “We would invite the ministry of finance, the Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)and the President for the discussion of the economic packages,” head of Peat Restoration Agency (BRG) , Nazir Foead, said when explaining the results of the meeting on Building Investment Partnership for Peatland Conservation, Restoration and Development at the Indonesia High Level Dialog New York at the BRG office here on Monday. He said the economic package could be put in the form of green investment to maintain existing forests and peat land through culture technical method that fits with conservation protection principles. Based on BRG calculation there are four million hectares of cultured peat land that have been damaged and so need different treatment and supervision to improve their hydrological resilience. “We will invite philanthropists to help restore the land,” he said.
Based on the results of a meeting in New York, he said, many parties have expressed interest to invest on peat land restoration although their main reason is carbon trading. “I believe some will also be interested in developing coconut or sago plantations or other plants that fit with peat land,” he said. He said it was found during the meeting that they had no worries over the political risk for investing in peat land in view of the governments commitment to restoration and the presence of BRG as well as Government Regulation Number 71 of 2014 on pear land ecosystem management and protection whose revision will be signed by the President in the next week. BRGs deputy for planning and cooperation Budi Wardhana said the economic package would be produced immediately and now preparations have been made with regard to investment in the form of selecting plants that would be fit for development in peat land. It is hoped in the 22nd Conference of Parties in Marakesh, Morroco, early in November, the investment packages will have been able to be introduced, he said. (ant)
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Natuna Islands rightfully belong to Indonesia: TNI chief
PURWOKERTO - Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo has reiterated that the Natuna Islands rightfully belong to Indonesia. “The Indonesian territory cannot be negotiated. (It is either the) Unitary State or death,” Gatot Nurmantyo declared here on Monday. He said the military will build several military bases in the Natuna Islands to safeguard the countrys sovereignty. “We are building military bases in the Natuna Islands,” he emphasized, adding that these bases would be ready in three years time. The outermost islands of the Natuna archipelago were made the baseline of the Indonesian territory as stipulated in the 1957 Juanda Declaration. Moreover, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, the baseline was registered with the UN in 2009. Commission I Chairman Mah-
fud Siddiq had earlier said a military base on the island of Natuna was of key importance as part of the defense system in the central region of the country, which shares its maritime borders with several nations. “Developing a military base on Natuna Island is important for the defense system in the central region of Indonesia, which shares its borders with many countries in the South China Sea,” Siddiq stated. Siddiq noted that such a base in Natuna will reinforce Indonesia’s existing regional defense system in the eastern and western parts of the country. This will help improve the military’s mobility.
The lawmaker remarked that the plan to develop a military base in Natuna has been around since 2015. “Commission I had once discussed the plan, including its budget,” Siddiq pointed out. This is a strategic defense development plan as Natuna lies in the frontier region of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. It is close to the area in South China Sea where several countries have overlapping claims. Siddiq, a politician of the Prosperous Justice Party, affirmed that the government will require some Rp1.3 trillion worth of funds to develop a military base on the island. An earlier estimate had pegged it at Rp400 billion. “It was earlier planned to be completed in 2017, and funds were to come from the 2015 revised state budget and the 2016 state budget,” he added. (ant)
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Trucks carry raw nickel ore near Sorowako, Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, January 8, 2014.
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CARTAGENA - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerrydefended his efforts to negotiate with Moscow over the war in Syria on Monday, despite the collapse of a ceasefire that has led to a massive Russian-backed assault on the besieged rebel-held sector of Aleppo. Medical supplies were running out in eastern Aleppo, with victims pouring into barely functioning hospitals as Russia and its ally President Bashar al-Assad ignored Western pleas to stop the bombing of the last major urban area in opposition hands. Moscow and Damascus launched their assault last week despite months of negotiations led byKerry that resulted in a short-lived ceasefire this month. The secretary of state’s diplomatic overtures to
Moscow had faced scepticism, including from other senior officials within the U.S. administration. Kerry said his failed ceasefire was not the cause of the fighting, and the only way to stop the war was
to talk. He lashed back at critics, including Republican senator John McCain, who described him last week as “intrepid but delusional” for putting too much faith in Russia.
“The cause of what is happening is Assad and Russia wanting to pursue a military victory,”Kerry told reporters during a trip to Colombia. “Today there is no ceasefire and we’re not talking to them right now. And what’s happening? The place is being utterly destroyed. That’s not delusional. That’s a fact.” The Syrian government offensive to recapture all of Aleppo, with Russian air support and Iranian help on the ground, has been accompanied by bombing that residents describe as unprecedented in its ferocity. Some 250,000 civilians remain trapped in the besieged, opposition-held sector of Syria’s biggest city. Hundreds of people, including dozens of children, have been reported killed since Thursday night by an onslaught that includes bunker-busting bombs that bring down whole buildings. In a tense confrontation at the United Nations over the weekend,
the United States called Russia’s bombing in support of Assad “barbarism”, and said Russia was killing civilians, medical staff and aid workers. Moscow and Damascus say they are bombing only militants, although video from Aleppo has repeatedly shown small children being dug out of the rubble of collapsed buildings. Inside the rebel-held sector of what was once Syria’s largest city, there are only about 30 doctors left, coping with scores of fresh wounded every day. “Aleppo city’s hospitals are overwhelmed with wounded people ... Things are starting to run out,” said Aref al-Aref, an intensive care medical worker, who spoke from Aleppo. “We are unable to bring anything in ... not equipment and not even medical staff. Some medical staff are in the countryside, unable to come in because of the siege,” he said. (rtr)
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governance should be dynamic and move faster in accordance with the changing times. Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Badung, Rai Suryawijaya, appealed to hoteliers and restaurateurs to participate in installing CCTVs in the street in front of their respective business. It is a strategic effort to escort Bali tourism. This measure can be classified into the CSR activities of the entrepreneurs for the benefit of the business itself, including in safeguarding the security of customary territories due to massive development of tourism sector. (dir)
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People dig in the rubble in an ongoing search for survivors at a site hit previously by an airstrike in the rebel-held Tariq al-Bab neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, September 26, 2016.
He said that customary villages in Bali have a village administration system governing all activities of rural communities based on the balance and harmonious relationship between human and human, human and the environment as well as humans with their belief known as the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Hopefully, it can be empowered to fill in the space of development which is not covered formally by the government. It is realized that the movement of customary village
U.S. sanctions Chinese firm tied to North Korea’s nuclear program
WASHINGTON - The United States said on Monday it had sanctioned a Chinese industrial machinery and equipment wholesaler, a new step in tightening the financial noose around North Korea’s nuclear program after its fifth nuclear test this month. The U.S. Treasury said it was sanctioning Dandong Hongxiang Industrial Development Co (DHID) and four of its executives, including the firm’s founder Ma Xiaohong, under U.S. regulations targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction. It accused the firm of acting on behalf of North Korea’s Korea Kwangson Banking Corp (KKBC), which has been under U.S. and U.N. sanctions for supporting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The U.S. Department of Justice said it had filed criminal charges against the Chinese firm and the executives for using front companies to evade sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
The charges accuse the firm and the individuals of conspiring to violate sanctions rules and engaging in international money laundering. The Justice Department said bank accounts associated with the firm and front companies received hundreds of millions of dollars that transited through the United States. “Today’s action exposes a key illicit network supporting North Korea’s weapons proliferation,” Adam Szubin, the Treasury Department’s acting under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said in a statement. “DHID and its employees sought to evade U.S. and U.N. sanctions, facilitating access to the U.S. financial system by a designated entity.” The announcement came after the White House said last week that President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed in New York on Sept. 20 to step up cooperation in the U.N. Security Council and in law-enforcement channels after North Korea’s latest and largest nuclear test on Sept. 9.(rtr)
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People take photos during the Wonsan Air Festival 2016 in Wonsan, in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on September 26, 2016.
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BADUNG - As a matter of fact, Bindu Village is not promoted to be a tourism village by the Badung Regency Government. Nevertheless, the village located in Central Badung is thronged by tourists because of its unique nature and charm of the beautiful village. There are always tourists having a promenade to see the activities of local community, traditional houses and get involved in farming activity every day. This village is like a cultural oasis in the
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region of Central Badung. Geographically, the village is adjacent to Ubud area and retains many famous artists, so it never lacks of the art performances. In the field of drama gong (traditional theater), it has some famous artists like I Wayan Lodra (as viceroy) and Gangsar or known as Mungkreg serving as the amusing clown-servant. Meanwhile, other arts consist of also cak a cappella, palegongan and mask dance. With such a great
potential, Bindu Village is now developing into a new destination better known as tourism village. The Sedang Royal Palace in the village remains to preserve its natural splendor. On that account, it could draw several tourists to visit the village. “The Sedang Royal Palace has now become a tourist destination in the Central Badung, which of course has a mission to maintain the cultural traditions at the village,” said Ngurah Oka Ardana, one of the
family members of Sedang Royal Palace. Furthermore, said Oka, the royal palace had been re-focused on the uniqueness at hand. Authenticity of the architectural style remained to be preserved. Even, it was highly favored by tourists. In addition, the existing arts and culture were well maintained, too. “Please have a look at, we have re-arranged several art shows, such as cak a cappella, legong, including teaching Balinese dance to children
TORONTO - LeBron James said on Monday he supports athletes who have chosen to protest racial inequality during performances of the U.S. national anthem but the NBA’s most famous player has no plans to follow in their footsteps. NFL backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers started a controversial movement when he chose to stay seated, and then later opted to kneel, for the national anthem this season and many others have since copied the gesture.
of Bindu Village,” explained the owner of Furama Villas & Spa. Oka added that every tourist who had meals in the royal palace would get exceptional experience. Within the envelopment of ethnic atmosphere, the strains of traditional music instruments, such as rindik, were always presented. We strive to awaken and promote the artistic spirits at the village which has engendered a number of creative artists, he observed. (IBP/net)
“I’m all in favor of anyone athlete or non-athlete - being able to express what they believe in a peaceful manner,” James said at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Media Day. “And that’s exactly what Colin Kaepernick is doing, and I respect that.” The silent protests have angered some fans, who see it as disrespectful to the U.S. flag, and set off a debate about race relations, policing and the mixing of politics and sports. James, who earlier this year was ranked third on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes of 2016, said he will be standing when the “Star-Spangled Banner” is played ahead of his team’s preseason opener on Oct. 5. “Standing for the national anthem is something I will do,” said James. “That’s who I am, that’s what I be-
lieve in, but that doesn’t mean I don’t respect and don’t agree with what Colin Kaepernick is doing. “You have the right to voice your opinion, stand for your opinion and (Kaepernick’s) doing it in the most peaceful way I’ve ever seen someone do something.” Most Americans think Kaepernick is being unpatriotic but support his right to free speech, while nearly half do not think the NFL should penalize him, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this month. James said Kaepernick should not be cast in a negative light for his method of protest during the NFL’s 2016 season and blasted the quarterback’s detractors. “What I do not like about the situation is the negative attention that has been thrown upon him from certain people, because it’s not deserved,” said James. (rtr)
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James prepares for a photoshoot during the NBA basketballteam’s media day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Independence, Ohio.
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Cyclist Bradley Wiggins speaks on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show in this undated photograph received via the BBC in London, Britain September 24, 2016.
LONDON - Dave Brailsford defended Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky on Monday over the 2012 Tour de France winner’s use of medical exemptions to receive legal injections of a banned drug ahead of three major races. “It was not being used to enhance performance,” the general manager told the BBC, adding that Team Sky “do not cross the line” when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs. Brailsford said Sky would seek to be more transparent in future about riders’ use of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs). Wiggins has faced questions over the timing of the medical interventions and his use of a corticosteroid to tackle asthma problems. Details were published by cyber hackers on the fancybear.net website this month.
The data revealed the Briton was given permission to take triamcinolone before the 2011 and 2012 Tours as well as the 2013 Tour of Italy. TUEs allow athletes to take banned substances for verified medical needs and are signed off by sports federations. There is no suggestion Wiggins broke any rules. “I have known Bradley a long time and he is an asthma sufferer and he has struggled with allergies for as long as I have known him,” said Brailsford. “I know that at the time there was a recommendation to see a specialist, he went to see a specialist and was then given permission by the authorities. “I trust and believe in the integrity of that process.” Brailsford added that he had been aware at the time about what Wiggins was taking and had complete trust in the team doctors. He did not
believe the reputations of rider or team, who have a much-publicised ‘zero tolerance’ policy, had been tainted. Wiggins told the BBC in an interview broadcast on Sunday that the TUEs were “to cure a medical condition. “This wasn’t about trying to find a way to gain an unfair advantage. This was about putting myself back on a level playing-field in order to compete at the highest level,” he said. The injections of triamcinolone have been highlighted as an apparent contradiction of Wiggins’ previous claims that he had adhered to cycling’s “no needles” policy. A spokesman for Wiggins said last week that the injection mentioned in the leaked information was an intramuscular treatment. He said the rider stood by his comment concerning the use of illegal intravenous needle injections. (rtr)
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Roma’s Francesco Totti walks on the pitch during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Torino at the Turin Olympic stadium, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.
MILAN — At 40, Francesco Totti may not be Roma’s ‘Golden Boy’ anymore, but he is still very much ‘the King of Rome.’ Totti celebrates his 40th birthday on Tuesday but the Champions League’s oldest scorer is showing no signs of slowing down and indeed seems to have found a new lease of life. There was speculation last season that maybe the time had come for Il Capitano to hang up his boots and move into the boardroom but, with six goals in his past 11 league matches and several assists, Totti is proving his doubters wrong. Totti marked the final match of his 30s on Sunday by becoming only the second player to score 250 Serie A goals, reaching that mark with a penalty kick in Roma’s 3-1 loss at Torino. The man who upset Totti’s pre-birthday celebrations, Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, helped persuade then Roma coach Vujadin Boskov to hand a 16-year-old Totti his debut. Mihajlovic had been amazed by the precocious youngster, who was
giving him and his fellow first-team defenders trouble in training as well as racking up goals for the youth team. On March 28, 1993, with Roma winning 2-0 at Brescia, Mihajlovic ran up to Boskov and said “come on, bring the kid on...” The rest is history. Mihajlovic joked at the weekend that Totti owes him a dinner for that, and “it can’t be at a pizzeria, it has to be oysters and champagne” before adding “he is the best player in Italy since I’ve been here.” And for nearly a quarter of a century Totti has been living up to those expectations. With his stunning goals and defense-splitting passes, Totti is, for many Roma fans, the epitomy of the Roman gladiator that he has tat-
tooed on his right shoulder. If Rome is the Eternal City, Totti is Roma’s eternal leader and has been since he was first made captain in 1998, at the age of just 22. Zdenek Zeman, who promoted Totti to the captaincy, was such an ardent admirer that he once said: “Who are the best five Italian players? Totti, Totti, Totti, Totti, Totti.” Several teammates and coaches have compared Totti with a famous Roman monument, with Claudio Ranieri saying the star player is “as important as the Colosseum is to Rome. He has been just as immovable. Totti has spent his entire career at Roma and when his current contract expires, he will have had 25 years in its first team — remarkably more than 28 percent of the club’s existence. Totti could have won more than the solitary Serie A title, two Italian Cups and two national Super Cups he lifted with Roma, but he rejected
offers of more money and glory to remain with his childhood club. “I grew up playing for Roma and I want to die playing for Roma ... I have always been a Roma fan,” said Totti, who was raised in the Porta Metronia area of the city. Totti’s face adorns murals and posters across Italy’s capital, where he is loved by Roma fans and respected by supporters of bitter rival Lazio, despite his antics against them. Totti has scored 11 times against Lazio and often celebrates these extraspecial goals with t-shirts made for the occasion. One famously said “I have purged you again,” while he revealed another reading simply “Game Over” after a victory in May 2015. He hit the headlines in January of that year when he scored the second of two goals against Lazio and, in a pre-planned celebration for becoming the all-time leading scorer in the derby, grabbed his phone off Roma’s goalkeeping coach and took a selfie
under the Curva Sud with thousands of adoring fans in the background. Totti has also been a star for Italy and he helped the Azzurri to the European Championship final in 2000 as well as the World Cup trophy in 2006. He grabbed global attention at Euro 2000 with one of the moments of the tournament, in the semifinals against the Netherlands. In the tense penalty shootout, the 23-year-old Totti kept his cool to cheekily chip Edwin van der Sar with his spot-kick. Totti was named man of the match in the final, despite Italy losing 2-1 to France. Totti played in all seven of Italy’s World Cup matches in 2006 and his last match for the Azzurri was the final against France, concluding his international career with 58 caps and nine goals. Asked what gift Totti should get for his 40th birthday, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti was among the people who suggested a time machine.(ap)
Melchiorri kicks winner, caps recovery from brain surgery
MILAN — Federico Melchiorri capped a long and remarkable comeback from brain surgery when he scored his first Serie A goal in Cagliari’s 2-1 victory over Sampdoria on Monday. The match appeared set to end in a draw in Sardinia after Sampdoria midfielder Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Joao Pedro’s first-half opener four minutes from time. Two minutes later, however,
Sampdoria goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano rushed out of his area to make a routine clearance but miskicked, leaving Melchiorri to fire into an empty net. The whole team and the bench rushed over to celebrate with Melchiorri, who was making just his second topflight appearance — 10 years after his first. “It’s the right reward for all his hard work,” Cagliari coach Mas-
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simo Rastelli said. “I really liked the fact that all the squad went over to embrace him.” Melchiorri was sold by Siena to lower-league Sambenedettese in 2007 and then almost forced to quit football when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years later. He returned, seven months later, and worked his way back to the top from the fifth division of Italian football. Melchiorri helped Cagli-
ari to promotion from Serie B last season, although his campaign was brought to a premature end in April when he injured his knee. The 29-year-old forward returned on Monday evening as a 74th-minute substitute and opened his Serie A scoring account within 15 minutes. “I am very happy,” Melchiorri said. “Now I am ready.” It was Sampdoria’s fourth straight loss and left it a point above the
relegation zone. Atalanta was also on six points after easing to a 3-1 win at lastplace Crotone. Alejandro Gomez, Andrea Petagna and Jasmin Kurtic scored in the first half for Atalanta, which had Franck Kessie sent off shortly after the hour mark following an challenge on Noe Dusenne. Substitute Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo netted a consolation goal for Crotone in the 86th.(ap)
SEOUL — The influence of China in world soccer could increase on Tuesday if high-ranking Chinese official Zhang Jian is elected onto the FIFA Council in elections to be held in Goa, India. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is holding an Extraordinary Congress to elect three representatives to FIFA’s new decision-making body which has replaced the scandal-hit Executive Committee. The chances of Zhang, the vice-president and secretary general of the Chinese Football Association, increased on Sunday when one of the favorites, Saoud A. Aziz Al-Mohannadi of Qatar, was barred from running. In a statement, the AFC said “FIFA has advised the AFC that, based on the report of the Investigatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee, it has decided Mr Saoud A.Aziz Al-Mohannadi (Qatar) is not eligible to stand in the elections for the FIFA Council.” Al Mohannadi has been charged by the Ethics Committee with refusing to co-operate with an inquiry. While details of specific accusations have yet to be released, FIFA has said it is not related to Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup. The ruling leaves Zhang running against Iran’s Ali Kafashian and Zainudin Nordin of Singapore for two of the three seats. Zhang has played a major role in the development of Chinese soccer and planning extensive reforms
that aim to make the country, a traditional underachiever in soccer, a world power by 2050. This has come at the same time as the recent and massive surge of investment in the Chinese Super League on famous foreign players such as Hulk, Alex Teixeira and Jackson Martinez and coaches Luiz Felipe Scolari and Manuel Pellegrini. Zhng told South Korean media earlier this month that China also aims to host the World Cup. “Although it is a case of the sooner the better, we will aim to do so at the right time,” Zhang said. “It seems that around 2030 or 2034 will provide a good opportunity for China.” The third seat on the FIFA Council has been reserved for female candidates. Moya Dodd, a former Australian international and member of the now-defunct FIFA Executive Committee from 2013 to 2016, is running against Han Un Gyong of North Korea and Bangladesh’s Mafuza Akhter. “I am doing my best to persuade the 45 voting members of Asia that I can be strong and part of a united AFC team working in FIFA,” Dodd told The Associated Press. “It is important that Asia puts its strongest team forward in FIFA as there will be a lot of issues coming such as discussions about whether to expand to a 40-team World Cup.” The three successful candidates will take their places on the 37-member FIFA Council
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South Korea’s Oh Jae-suk, right, is fouled by China’s Zhang Linpeng during a 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier soccer match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. alongside existing AFC members from Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia as well as President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Also ahead of the election, the AFC confirmed that South Korea’s Chung Mong-gyu had succeeded Zhang Jilong of China as the East Zone AFC Vice-President.
Bayern braced for another bruising battle with Atletico
Carlo Ancelotti’s perfect start with Bayern Munich will be put to the test against Champions League runners-up Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday in a re-run of last season’s scintillating semi-final tie. The Bundesliga leaders have won eight games out of eight under the Italian coach in all competitions, with five league victories accompanying glory in the German Super Cup and an easy win in the German Cup. Bayern thrashed Rostov 5-0 in their Champions League Group D opener but midfielder Xabi Alonso warned they will come under much greater scrutiny against Atletico, who have conceded two goals in seven games in all competitions. “We’re happy with the start we have made but we know that this is the first really powerful team we’re going to face. What we’ve achieved
up to now could all fall apart in 90 minutes,” Alonso told Spanish newspaper Marca on Monday. Atletico knocked Bayern out of the competition last season on away goals in a thrilling two-legged tie and Alonso is expecting more of the same from Diego Simeone’s side. “I think they are a very similar team to last year, they are competitive, hard working, always well organised. They have positive aggression, they always compete to the limit.” Ancelotti has won a joint-record three Champions League titles, his 2014 triumph coming at the expense of Atletico with local rivals Real Madrid. The Italian also oversaw Atletico’s elimination at the quarterfinal stage the following season. For Alonso, the Italian coach, who also had two Champions League triumphs with AC Milan, has not altered much since succeeding Pep
Guardiola in the summer. “The base has been here since the team won the triple (Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League in 2013),” Alonso said, “There’s a very important nucleus in the team and everyone who comes to the team works alongside that core. “When you have a built-in idea and a winning project everything is much easier. We haven’t changed too much.” Atletico overcame 10-man Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 on Sunday but their fourth straight win in all competitions was soured by a serious knee injury to midfield anchor Augusto Fernandez, who has been ruled out for seven months. Atletico defender Jose Gimenez is also unavailable with a calf problem while Bayern will be without Holger Badstuber and Douglas Costa through injury.(rtr)
Zhang, who stepped down for health reasons, was the acting president of the AFC following the suspension of Mohammad Bin Hammam from football activities by the FIFA Ethics Committee in May 2011 as he ran for the post of FIFA President. Shaikh Salman was elected president in May 2013.(ap)
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Totti still the King of Rome on his 40th birthday Alessandro Di Marco/ANSA via AP
Roma’s Francesco Totti walks on the pitch during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Torino at the Turin Olympic stadium, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.
MILAN — At 40, Francesco Totti may not be Roma’s ‘Golden Boy’ anymore, but he is still very much ‘the King of Rome.’ Totti celebrates his 40th birthday on Tuesday but the Champions League’s oldest scorer is showing no signs of slowing down and indeed seems to have found a new lease of life. There was speculation last season that maybe the time had come for Il Capitano to hang up his boots and move into the boardroom but, with six goals in his past 11 league matches and several assists, Totti is proving his doubters wrong. Totti marked the final match of his 30s on Sunday by becoming only the second player to score 250 Serie A goals, reaching that mark with a penalty kick in Roma’s 3-1 loss at Torino. The man who upset Totti’s pre-birthday celebrations, Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, helped persuade then Roma coach Vujadin Boskov to hand a 16-year-old Totti his debut. Mihajlovic had been amazed by the precocious youngster, who was
giving him and his fellow first-team defenders trouble in training as well as racking up goals for the youth team. On March 28, 1993, with Roma winning 2-0 at Brescia, Mihajlovic ran up to Boskov and said “come on, bring the kid on...” The rest is history. Mihajlovic joked at the weekend that Totti owes him a dinner for that, and “it can’t be at a pizzeria, it has to be oysters and champagne” before adding “he is the best player in Italy since I’ve been here.” And for nearly a quarter of a century Totti has been living up to those expectations. With his stunning goals and defense-splitting passes, Totti is, for many Roma fans, the epitomy of the Roman gladiator that he has tat-
tooed on his right shoulder. If Rome is the Eternal City, Totti is Roma’s eternal leader and has been since he was first made captain in 1998, at the age of just 22. Zdenek Zeman, who promoted Totti to the captaincy, was such an ardent admirer that he once said: “Who are the best five Italian players? Totti, Totti, Totti, Totti, Totti.” Several teammates and coaches have compared Totti with a famous Roman monument, with Claudio Ranieri saying the star player is “as important as the Colosseum is to Rome. He has been just as immovable. Totti has spent his entire career at Roma and when his current contract expires, he will have had 25 years in its first team — remarkably more than 28 percent of the club’s existence. Totti could have won more than the solitary Serie A title, two Italian Cups and two national Super Cups he lifted with Roma, but he rejected
offers of more money and glory to remain with his childhood club. “I grew up playing for Roma and I want to die playing for Roma ... I have always been a Roma fan,” said Totti, who was raised in the Porta Metronia area of the city. Totti’s face adorns murals and posters across Italy’s capital, where he is loved by Roma fans and respected by supporters of bitter rival Lazio, despite his antics against them. Totti has scored 11 times against Lazio and often celebrates these extraspecial goals with t-shirts made for the occasion. One famously said “I have purged you again,” while he revealed another reading simply “Game Over” after a victory in May 2015. He hit the headlines in January of that year when he scored the second of two goals against Lazio and, in a pre-planned celebration for becoming the all-time leading scorer in the derby, grabbed his phone off Roma’s goalkeeping coach and took a selfie
under the Curva Sud with thousands of adoring fans in the background. Totti has also been a star for Italy and he helped the Azzurri to the European Championship final in 2000 as well as the World Cup trophy in 2006. He grabbed global attention at Euro 2000 with one of the moments of the tournament, in the semifinals against the Netherlands. In the tense penalty shootout, the 23-year-old Totti kept his cool to cheekily chip Edwin van der Sar with his spot-kick. Totti was named man of the match in the final, despite Italy losing 2-1 to France. Totti played in all seven of Italy’s World Cup matches in 2006 and his last match for the Azzurri was the final against France, concluding his international career with 58 caps and nine goals. Asked what gift Totti should get for his 40th birthday, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti was among the people who suggested a time machine.(ap)
Melchiorri kicks winner, caps recovery from brain surgery
MILAN — Federico Melchiorri capped a long and remarkable comeback from brain surgery when he scored his first Serie A goal in Cagliari’s 2-1 victory over Sampdoria on Monday. The match appeared set to end in a draw in Sardinia after Sampdoria midfielder Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Joao Pedro’s first-half opener four minutes from time. Two minutes later, however,
Sampdoria goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano rushed out of his area to make a routine clearance but miskicked, leaving Melchiorri to fire into an empty net. The whole team and the bench rushed over to celebrate with Melchiorri, who was making just his second topflight appearance — 10 years after his first. “It’s the right reward for all his hard work,” Cagliari coach Mas-
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simo Rastelli said. “I really liked the fact that all the squad went over to embrace him.” Melchiorri was sold by Siena to lower-league Sambenedettese in 2007 and then almost forced to quit football when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years later. He returned, seven months later, and worked his way back to the top from the fifth division of Italian football. Melchiorri helped Cagli-
ari to promotion from Serie B last season, although his campaign was brought to a premature end in April when he injured his knee. The 29-year-old forward returned on Monday evening as a 74th-minute substitute and opened his Serie A scoring account within 15 minutes. “I am very happy,” Melchiorri said. “Now I am ready.” It was Sampdoria’s fourth straight loss and left it a point above the
relegation zone. Atalanta was also on six points after easing to a 3-1 win at lastplace Crotone. Alejandro Gomez, Andrea Petagna and Jasmin Kurtic scored in the first half for Atalanta, which had Franck Kessie sent off shortly after the hour mark following an challenge on Noe Dusenne. Substitute Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo netted a consolation goal for Crotone in the 86th.(ap)
SEOUL — The influence of China in world soccer could increase on Tuesday if high-ranking Chinese official Zhang Jian is elected onto the FIFA Council in elections to be held in Goa, India. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is holding an Extraordinary Congress to elect three representatives to FIFA’s new decision-making body which has replaced the scandal-hit Executive Committee. The chances of Zhang, the vice-president and secretary general of the Chinese Football Association, increased on Sunday when one of the favorites, Saoud A. Aziz Al-Mohannadi of Qatar, was barred from running. In a statement, the AFC said “FIFA has advised the AFC that, based on the report of the Investigatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee, it has decided Mr Saoud A.Aziz Al-Mohannadi (Qatar) is not eligible to stand in the elections for the FIFA Council.” Al Mohannadi has been charged by the Ethics Committee with refusing to co-operate with an inquiry. While details of specific accusations have yet to be released, FIFA has said it is not related to Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup. The ruling leaves Zhang running against Iran’s Ali Kafashian and Zainudin Nordin of Singapore for two of the three seats. Zhang has played a major role in the development of Chinese soccer and planning extensive reforms
that aim to make the country, a traditional underachiever in soccer, a world power by 2050. This has come at the same time as the recent and massive surge of investment in the Chinese Super League on famous foreign players such as Hulk, Alex Teixeira and Jackson Martinez and coaches Luiz Felipe Scolari and Manuel Pellegrini. Zhng told South Korean media earlier this month that China also aims to host the World Cup. “Although it is a case of the sooner the better, we will aim to do so at the right time,” Zhang said. “It seems that around 2030 or 2034 will provide a good opportunity for China.” The third seat on the FIFA Council has been reserved for female candidates. Moya Dodd, a former Australian international and member of the now-defunct FIFA Executive Committee from 2013 to 2016, is running against Han Un Gyong of North Korea and Bangladesh’s Mafuza Akhter. “I am doing my best to persuade the 45 voting members of Asia that I can be strong and part of a united AFC team working in FIFA,” Dodd told The Associated Press. “It is important that Asia puts its strongest team forward in FIFA as there will be a lot of issues coming such as discussions about whether to expand to a 40-team World Cup.” The three successful candidates will take their places on the 37-member FIFA Council
AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
South Korea’s Oh Jae-suk, right, is fouled by China’s Zhang Linpeng during a 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier soccer match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. alongside existing AFC members from Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia as well as President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Also ahead of the election, the AFC confirmed that South Korea’s Chung Mong-gyu had succeeded Zhang Jilong of China as the East Zone AFC Vice-President.
Bayern braced for another bruising battle with Atletico
Carlo Ancelotti’s perfect start with Bayern Munich will be put to the test against Champions League runners-up Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday in a re-run of last season’s scintillating semi-final tie. The Bundesliga leaders have won eight games out of eight under the Italian coach in all competitions, with five league victories accompanying glory in the German Super Cup and an easy win in the German Cup. Bayern thrashed Rostov 5-0 in their Champions League Group D opener but midfielder Xabi Alonso warned they will come under much greater scrutiny against Atletico, who have conceded two goals in seven games in all competitions. “We’re happy with the start we have made but we know that this is the first really powerful team we’re going to face. What we’ve achieved
up to now could all fall apart in 90 minutes,” Alonso told Spanish newspaper Marca on Monday. Atletico knocked Bayern out of the competition last season on away goals in a thrilling two-legged tie and Alonso is expecting more of the same from Diego Simeone’s side. “I think they are a very similar team to last year, they are competitive, hard working, always well organised. They have positive aggression, they always compete to the limit.” Ancelotti has won a joint-record three Champions League titles, his 2014 triumph coming at the expense of Atletico with local rivals Real Madrid. The Italian also oversaw Atletico’s elimination at the quarterfinal stage the following season. For Alonso, the Italian coach, who also had two Champions League triumphs with AC Milan, has not altered much since succeeding Pep
Guardiola in the summer. “The base has been here since the team won the triple (Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League in 2013),” Alonso said, “There’s a very important nucleus in the team and everyone who comes to the team works alongside that core. “When you have a built-in idea and a winning project everything is much easier. We haven’t changed too much.” Atletico overcame 10-man Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 on Sunday but their fourth straight win in all competitions was soured by a serious knee injury to midfield anchor Augusto Fernandez, who has been ruled out for seven months. Atletico defender Jose Gimenez is also unavailable with a calf problem while Bayern will be without Holger Badstuber and Douglas Costa through injury.(rtr)
Zhang, who stepped down for health reasons, was the acting president of the AFC following the suspension of Mohammad Bin Hammam from football activities by the FIFA Ethics Committee in May 2011 as he ran for the post of FIFA President. Shaikh Salman was elected president in May 2013.(ap)
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LeBron supports Kaepernick but will stand for anthem
BADUNG - As a matter of fact, Bindu Village is not promoted to be a tourism village by the Badung Regency Government. Nevertheless, the village located in Central Badung is thronged by tourists because of its unique nature and charm of the beautiful village. There are always tourists having a promenade to see the activities of local community, traditional houses and get involved in farming activity every day. This village is like a cultural oasis in the
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region of Central Badung. Geographically, the village is adjacent to Ubud area and retains many famous artists, so it never lacks of the art performances. In the field of drama gong (traditional theater), it has some famous artists like I Wayan Lodra (as viceroy) and Gangsar or known as Mungkreg serving as the amusing clown-servant. Meanwhile, other arts consist of also cak a cappella, palegongan and mask dance. With such a great
potential, Bindu Village is now developing into a new destination better known as tourism village. The Sedang Royal Palace in the village remains to preserve its natural splendor. On that account, it could draw several tourists to visit the village. “The Sedang Royal Palace has now become a tourist destination in the Central Badung, which of course has a mission to maintain the cultural traditions at the village,” said Ngurah Oka Ardana, one of the
family members of Sedang Royal Palace. Furthermore, said Oka, the royal palace had been re-focused on the uniqueness at hand. Authenticity of the architectural style remained to be preserved. Even, it was highly favored by tourists. In addition, the existing arts and culture were well maintained, too. “Please have a look at, we have re-arranged several art shows, such as cak a cappella, legong, including teaching Balinese dance to children
TORONTO - LeBron James said on Monday he supports athletes who have chosen to protest racial inequality during performances of the U.S. national anthem but the NBA’s most famous player has no plans to follow in their footsteps. NFL backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers started a controversial movement when he chose to stay seated, and then later opted to kneel, for the national anthem this season and many others have since copied the gesture.
of Bindu Village,” explained the owner of Furama Villas & Spa. Oka added that every tourist who had meals in the royal palace would get exceptional experience. Within the envelopment of ethnic atmosphere, the strains of traditional music instruments, such as rindik, were always presented. We strive to awaken and promote the artistic spirits at the village which has engendered a number of creative artists, he observed. (IBP/net)
“I’m all in favor of anyone athlete or non-athlete - being able to express what they believe in a peaceful manner,” James said at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Media Day. “And that’s exactly what Colin Kaepernick is doing, and I respect that.” The silent protests have angered some fans, who see it as disrespectful to the U.S. flag, and set off a debate about race relations, policing and the mixing of politics and sports. James, who earlier this year was ranked third on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes of 2016, said he will be standing when the “Star-Spangled Banner” is played ahead of his team’s preseason opener on Oct. 5. “Standing for the national anthem is something I will do,” said James. “That’s who I am, that’s what I be-
lieve in, but that doesn’t mean I don’t respect and don’t agree with what Colin Kaepernick is doing. “You have the right to voice your opinion, stand for your opinion and (Kaepernick’s) doing it in the most peaceful way I’ve ever seen someone do something.” Most Americans think Kaepernick is being unpatriotic but support his right to free speech, while nearly half do not think the NFL should penalize him, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this month. James said Kaepernick should not be cast in a negative light for his method of protest during the NFL’s 2016 season and blasted the quarterback’s detractors. “What I do not like about the situation is the negative attention that has been thrown upon him from certain people, because it’s not deserved,” said James. (rtr)
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James prepares for a photoshoot during the NBA basketballteam’s media day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Independence, Ohio.
Team Sky boss Brailsford defends Wiggins
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Cyclist Bradley Wiggins speaks on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show in this undated photograph received via the BBC in London, Britain September 24, 2016.
LONDON - Dave Brailsford defended Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky on Monday over the 2012 Tour de France winner’s use of medical exemptions to receive legal injections of a banned drug ahead of three major races. “It was not being used to enhance performance,” the general manager told the BBC, adding that Team Sky “do not cross the line” when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs. Brailsford said Sky would seek to be more transparent in future about riders’ use of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs). Wiggins has faced questions over the timing of the medical interventions and his use of a corticosteroid to tackle asthma problems. Details were published by cyber hackers on the fancybear.net website this month.
The data revealed the Briton was given permission to take triamcinolone before the 2011 and 2012 Tours as well as the 2013 Tour of Italy. TUEs allow athletes to take banned substances for verified medical needs and are signed off by sports federations. There is no suggestion Wiggins broke any rules. “I have known Bradley a long time and he is an asthma sufferer and he has struggled with allergies for as long as I have known him,” said Brailsford. “I know that at the time there was a recommendation to see a specialist, he went to see a specialist and was then given permission by the authorities. “I trust and believe in the integrity of that process.” Brailsford added that he had been aware at the time about what Wiggins was taking and had complete trust in the team doctors. He did not
believe the reputations of rider or team, who have a much-publicised ‘zero tolerance’ policy, had been tainted. Wiggins told the BBC in an interview broadcast on Sunday that the TUEs were “to cure a medical condition. “This wasn’t about trying to find a way to gain an unfair advantage. This was about putting myself back on a level playing-field in order to compete at the highest level,” he said. The injections of triamcinolone have been highlighted as an apparent contradiction of Wiggins’ previous claims that he had adhered to cycling’s “no needles” policy. A spokesman for Wiggins said last week that the injection mentioned in the leaked information was an intramuscular treatment. He said the rider stood by his comment concerning the use of illegal intravenous needle injections. (rtr)
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CARTAGENA - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerrydefended his efforts to negotiate with Moscow over the war in Syria on Monday, despite the collapse of a ceasefire that has led to a massive Russian-backed assault on the besieged rebel-held sector of Aleppo. Medical supplies were running out in eastern Aleppo, with victims pouring into barely functioning hospitals as Russia and its ally President Bashar al-Assad ignored Western pleas to stop the bombing of the last major urban area in opposition hands. Moscow and Damascus launched their assault last week despite months of negotiations led byKerry that resulted in a short-lived ceasefire this month. The secretary of state’s diplomatic overtures to
Moscow had faced scepticism, including from other senior officials within the U.S. administration. Kerry said his failed ceasefire was not the cause of the fighting, and the only way to stop the war was
to talk. He lashed back at critics, including Republican senator John McCain, who described him last week as “intrepid but delusional” for putting too much faith in Russia.
“The cause of what is happening is Assad and Russia wanting to pursue a military victory,”Kerry told reporters during a trip to Colombia. “Today there is no ceasefire and we’re not talking to them right now. And what’s happening? The place is being utterly destroyed. That’s not delusional. That’s a fact.” The Syrian government offensive to recapture all of Aleppo, with Russian air support and Iranian help on the ground, has been accompanied by bombing that residents describe as unprecedented in its ferocity. Some 250,000 civilians remain trapped in the besieged, opposition-held sector of Syria’s biggest city. Hundreds of people, including dozens of children, have been reported killed since Thursday night by an onslaught that includes bunker-busting bombs that bring down whole buildings. In a tense confrontation at the United Nations over the weekend,
the United States called Russia’s bombing in support of Assad “barbarism”, and said Russia was killing civilians, medical staff and aid workers. Moscow and Damascus say they are bombing only militants, although video from Aleppo has repeatedly shown small children being dug out of the rubble of collapsed buildings. Inside the rebel-held sector of what was once Syria’s largest city, there are only about 30 doctors left, coping with scores of fresh wounded every day. “Aleppo city’s hospitals are overwhelmed with wounded people ... Things are starting to run out,” said Aref al-Aref, an intensive care medical worker, who spoke from Aleppo. “We are unable to bring anything in ... not equipment and not even medical staff. Some medical staff are in the countryside, unable to come in because of the siege,” he said. (rtr)
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governance should be dynamic and move faster in accordance with the changing times. Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Badung, Rai Suryawijaya, appealed to hoteliers and restaurateurs to participate in installing CCTVs in the street in front of their respective business. It is a strategic effort to escort Bali tourism. This measure can be classified into the CSR activities of the entrepreneurs for the benefit of the business itself, including in safeguarding the security of customary territories due to massive development of tourism sector. (dir)
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People dig in the rubble in an ongoing search for survivors at a site hit previously by an airstrike in the rebel-held Tariq al-Bab neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, September 26, 2016.
He said that customary villages in Bali have a village administration system governing all activities of rural communities based on the balance and harmonious relationship between human and human, human and the environment as well as humans with their belief known as the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Hopefully, it can be empowered to fill in the space of development which is not covered formally by the government. It is realized that the movement of customary village
U.S. sanctions Chinese firm tied to North Korea’s nuclear program
WASHINGTON - The United States said on Monday it had sanctioned a Chinese industrial machinery and equipment wholesaler, a new step in tightening the financial noose around North Korea’s nuclear program after its fifth nuclear test this month. The U.S. Treasury said it was sanctioning Dandong Hongxiang Industrial Development Co (DHID) and four of its executives, including the firm’s founder Ma Xiaohong, under U.S. regulations targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction. It accused the firm of acting on behalf of North Korea’s Korea Kwangson Banking Corp (KKBC), which has been under U.S. and U.N. sanctions for supporting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The U.S. Department of Justice said it had filed criminal charges against the Chinese firm and the executives for using front companies to evade sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
The charges accuse the firm and the individuals of conspiring to violate sanctions rules and engaging in international money laundering. The Justice Department said bank accounts associated with the firm and front companies received hundreds of millions of dollars that transited through the United States. “Today’s action exposes a key illicit network supporting North Korea’s weapons proliferation,” Adam Szubin, the Treasury Department’s acting under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said in a statement. “DHID and its employees sought to evade U.S. and U.N. sanctions, facilitating access to the U.S. financial system by a designated entity.” The announcement came after the White House said last week that President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed in New York on Sept. 20 to step up cooperation in the U.N. Security Council and in law-enforcement channels after North Korea’s latest and largest nuclear test on Sept. 9.(rtr)
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People take photos during the Wonsan Air Festival 2016 in Wonsan, in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on September 26, 2016.
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Saudi Arabia slashes ministers’ pay, cuts public sector bonuses
The measures, disclosed in a cabinet statement and royal decree broadcast on state-run Ekhbariya TV on Monday, constitute the first pay cuts for government employees, who make up about two-thirds of working Saudis. “The cabinet has decided to stop and cancel some bonuses and financial benefits,” read a line of text on Ekhbariya, as a minister read to assembled ministers and royals, including King Salman, a list of cuts in various grades in the civil service.
The plunge in oil prices since mid-2014 has pushed energy-rich Gulf Arab states to rein in lavish public spending. Saudi Arabia racked up a record budget deficit of nearly $100 billion last year, forcing it to find new savings and ways to raise money. A royal decree read directly after the broadcast on the TV channel announced the cut in ministers’ pay. Housing and car allowances for members of the appointed Shoura Council will be cut by 15 percent. Overtime bonuses were curbed at
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slumped Monday, and banks took the biggest losses. Deutsche Bank plunged as investors worried about the financial health of Germany’s largest bank. Pfizer pulled drugmakers down after it announced it won’t break up into two companies. Stocks fell for the second day in a row. Banks were hurt by a drop
in bond yields, which means lower interest rates and smaller profits on loans. Consumer companies fell as home improvement retailers were affected by a slowdown in sales of new homes. European banks tumbled after the German magazine Focus said Deutsche Bank won’t get a government bailout if it asks for one. Its report, published Friday,
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Children riding in cars celebrate Saudi National Day on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia September 23, 2016.
RIYADH/DUBAI - Saudi Arabia will cut ministers’ salaries by 20 percent and scale back financial perks for public sector employees in one of the most drastic measures yet by the energyrich kingdom to save money at a time of low oil prices.
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“It’s one more economic measure to balance spending. Of course people don’t like it, but it’s a sign of the times,” Saudi analyst and editor of Al Arab News Jamal Khashoggi said. “Probably the teachers and many others will be affected by it. It shows why it’s important for the private sector and Saudi GDP to diversify,” he told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia unveiled a reform plan this year to wean the economy off its addiction to oil, on which the government depends for the overwhelming share of its revenues. The so-called “Vision 2030” initiative aims to jumpstart the private sector, provide jobs for a growing population and collect more non-oil revenue. The cuts to public sector perks, effective Oct 1, are the stiffest in a series of recent measures to boost revenue. Last month the cabinet approved proposals to raise a range of government fees including visa charges and fines for some traffic violations such as “drifting,” or the reckless skidding of cars at high speed -- a pastime for some Saudi youth. It cut subsidies for power and
water last December, then sacked the minister responsible following a public outcry over how the new water tariffs were applied. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is responsible for the sweeping economic reforms, was quoted as saying the water price increases had not been implemented as planned. Saudi Twitters users responded to the announcement with dismay, many sharing photos of former King Abdullah and recalling past prosperity. One Twitter user, Rayan alShamri, said the move boded ill for the future: “God be with the citizens, we are back to the time of poverty.” (rtr)
cited “government circles” as its source. “There’s some stress in the banking industry there, and questions about whether governments have the will to step in,” said Steve Chiavarone, associated portfolio manager for Federated Investors. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 166.62 points, or 0.9 percent, to 18,094.83. The Standard &
Poor’s 500 index fell 18.59 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,146.10. The Nasdaq composite dropped 48.26 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,257.49. Stocks are coming off two weeks of solid gains, and the Nasdaq set all-time highs twice last week. Focus’ article, published Friday, also said the German government won’t help the Deutsche Bank by intervening with U.S. officials who
want it to pay $14 billion to end an investigation into its sale of mortgage-backed securities. The bank’s U.S.-listed shares tumbled 90 cents, or 7.1 percent, to $11.85. The stock is down 51 percent this year. Other banks also tumbled. Goldman Sachs took the largest loss among Dow stocks and sank $3.65, or 2.2 percent, to $161.48. Citigroup shed $1.26, or 2.7 percent, to $45.89. (ap)
between 25 and 50 percent of basic salaries, while annual leave may no longer exceed 30 days. An exception will be made for troops involved in combat along the southern border and abroad as part of an 18-month military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in neighbouring Yemen. SIGN OF THE TIMES
US stocks slide as banks tumble on Deutsche Bank worries
BALIKPAPAN - A class A tall ship and the only barquentine owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy, Dewa Ruci, is carrying 25 cadets from ASEAN member countries to join in an exercise during the sea voyage. Dewa Ruci Commander Lt. Col. Widyatmoko Baruno Aji said here on Monday that the 60year-old ship is anchoring at Semayang seaport in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The cadets are from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines. The ship will welcome the public from September 26 to 28. This year, Dewa Ruci will sail from Surabaya (East Java), then proceed to Mataram (West Nusa Tenggara), Denpasar (Bali), and eventually heading north to Makassar (South Sulawesi) and then westward to Balikpapan. An NCO Navigation, Second Sergeant Dwi Warno, said on September 28, Dewa Ruci will
be leaving for Semarang on a three day journey, and will then head back to Surabaya. “With a speed of 11 knots, the SurabayaSemarang sail will take one day,” he noted. During the sail, the cadets will be studying and practicing skills that they had gained at their corps. “We use all kinds of equipment, including the old navigation methods using constellations as reference and also GPS,” Dwi explained. In addition, the cadets will also practice roping, sailing, measuring wind speed and determining wind direction, reading weather, currents and waves, and survival skills during the cruise. The 58.30 meters long and 9.5 meters wide ship was built in 1952 at HC Stulchen and Sohnshipyard , Hamburg, West Germany, and was completed on January 24, 1953. (ant)
Government prepares economic package for peat restoration
JAKARTA - The Indonesian government is preparing a special economic policy containing investment packages specially aimed at supporting peat land restoration currently underway int he country. “We would invite the ministry of finance, the Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)and the President for the discussion of the economic packages,” head of Peat Restoration Agency (BRG) , Nazir Foead, said when explaining the results of the meeting on Building Investment Partnership for Peatland Conservation, Restoration and Development at the Indonesia High Level Dialog New York at the BRG office here on Monday. He said the economic package could be put in the form of green investment to maintain existing forests and peat land through culture technical method that fits with conservation protection principles. Based on BRG calculation there are four million hectares of cultured peat land that have been damaged and so need different treatment and supervision to improve their hydrological resilience. “We will invite philanthropists to help restore the land,” he said.
Based on the results of a meeting in New York, he said, many parties have expressed interest to invest on peat land restoration although their main reason is carbon trading. “I believe some will also be interested in developing coconut or sago plantations or other plants that fit with peat land,” he said. He said it was found during the meeting that they had no worries over the political risk for investing in peat land in view of the governments commitment to restoration and the presence of BRG as well as Government Regulation Number 71 of 2014 on pear land ecosystem management and protection whose revision will be signed by the President in the next week. BRGs deputy for planning and cooperation Budi Wardhana said the economic package would be produced immediately and now preparations have been made with regard to investment in the form of selecting plants that would be fit for development in peat land. It is hoped in the 22nd Conference of Parties in Marakesh, Morroco, early in November, the investment packages will have been able to be introduced, he said. (ant)
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Natuna Islands rightfully belong to Indonesia: TNI chief
PURWOKERTO - Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo has reiterated that the Natuna Islands rightfully belong to Indonesia. “The Indonesian territory cannot be negotiated. (It is either the) Unitary State or death,” Gatot Nurmantyo declared here on Monday. He said the military will build several military bases in the Natuna Islands to safeguard the countrys sovereignty. “We are building military bases in the Natuna Islands,” he emphasized, adding that these bases would be ready in three years time. The outermost islands of the Natuna archipelago were made the baseline of the Indonesian territory as stipulated in the 1957 Juanda Declaration. Moreover, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, the baseline was registered with the UN in 2009. Commission I Chairman Mah-
fud Siddiq had earlier said a military base on the island of Natuna was of key importance as part of the defense system in the central region of the country, which shares its maritime borders with several nations. “Developing a military base on Natuna Island is important for the defense system in the central region of Indonesia, which shares its borders with many countries in the South China Sea,” Siddiq stated. Siddiq noted that such a base in Natuna will reinforce Indonesia’s existing regional defense system in the eastern and western parts of the country. This will help improve the military’s mobility.
The lawmaker remarked that the plan to develop a military base in Natuna has been around since 2015. “Commission I had once discussed the plan, including its budget,” Siddiq pointed out. This is a strategic defense development plan as Natuna lies in the frontier region of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. It is close to the area in South China Sea where several countries have overlapping claims. Siddiq, a politician of the Prosperous Justice Party, affirmed that the government will require some Rp1.3 trillion worth of funds to develop a military base on the island. An earlier estimate had pegged it at Rp400 billion. “It was earlier planned to be completed in 2017, and funds were to come from the 2015 revised state budget and the 2016 state budget,” he added. (ant)
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Trucks carry raw nickel ore near Sorowako, Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, January 8, 2014.
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Unda River attraction equipped with duck pedal boats
SEMARAPURA - Various measures are taken by Paksebali village, Dawan, to beautify the face of Unda River tourist attraction. This time, to draw visitors to come, Paksebali village led by headman I Putu Ariadi is operating two duck boats in the Unda River area known as the curtain waterfalls. The two duck boats are responded enthusiastically by visitors. As a result, dozens of people rent the duck boat to enjoy the beauty of the Unda River. Headman of Paksebali, Putu Ariadi, when confirmed on Monday (Sep. 26) said that both duck boats have begun to be operated since September 23. The duck boats are brought in directly from Solo with the price of IDR 8.5 million per unit. Village authority accidentally complements the Unda River object with duck boats to avoid monotonous impression. With a ticket of IDR 10,000, visitors can enjoy the boat ride around the Unda River for 15 minutes. In addition, Ariadi stated that since the operation of both duck boats, the number of visitors coming to the Unda River object continues to increase. When it does not rain, each day there are dozens of visitors coming to enjoy the beauty of Unda River. To prevent the duck boat from washed away by floods they are placed below the dam. “These duck boats are purchased by using village budget to attract visitors to come,” he said. What about the security of visitors riding the duck boat? Putu Ariadi admitted that the recent rainfall is quite high. Thus, the rapids of Unda River are getting swifter. For this issue, he constantly supervises the situation occurred. “If it rains and the rapid is swift we will not operate the duck boat rental because we do not want to take a risk,” he said. For information, the Unda River tourist attraction starts to be crowded with people. Visitors do not only see the beauty of the Unda River, but also take pre-wedding photo session. Moreover, this tourist attraction known as the curtain waterfall has been equipped with colored lights at night. (119)
Colombia, Marxist rebels sign accord ending 52-year war
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The boats in Unda River is prepared to attarct tourists to come.
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Robbing, case of Russian tourist Pekutatan Beach Becomes a handed over to public prosecutor Magnet to Foreign Travelers
DENPASAR - Lately, more and more foreign travelers commit saddening acts. There is tourist begging, producing drugs and robbing. One of the few cases involving foreigners has been transferred by police department to Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office. He is the suspect Kriunov Pavel, 36, from Russia. He is suspected of having robbed by hitting the victim Ayu Agustina. The incident occurred on July 28, 2016, at the PT Arta Jaya Dewata money changer on Jalan Uluwatu, Ungasan, Badung. Files of the second transfer have been received, namely the transfer of evidence received by prosecutor Kadek Wahyudi Ardika. In the afternoon, the suspect was immediately escorted to the Kerobokan Prison in handcuffs. Kadek Wahyudi Ardika confirmed on Monday afternoon that his institution already received the transfer of the second phase in the case of theft with violence. Victim was persecuted to be battered. “After examining the files, from now on to the next 20 days the suspect will be held at Kerobokan,” he said.
In his resume of act, the suspect working as freelance designer is mentioned to have committed violence against the victim Ayu Agustina before committing his action. The suspect hit the victim to fall down onto the floor. Shortly, the suspect walked towards the safe. At that time, the victim witness Ayu tried to get up. Knowing the victim was conscious and started getting up, the suspect returned to beat up this woman. After that, the suspect held the victim’s neck with right hand so that the witness could not scream. Subsequently, the suspect took the money in the safe worth IDR 28.7 million and then put the money into his clothes. At that time, the witness Ayu tried to stop the suspect, but the right thumb of Ayu was twisted by the suspect. Unluckily, the violence of suspects was known by other witnesses, namely Mulyono, Almerio Pinto and Putu Yasa. At that time, the suspect was arrested and handed over to police station. At that time, the suspect was arrested and handed over to police station, and he was then charged with the article on theft with violence. (kmb37)
Marxist rebel leader Rodrigo Londono (R), better known by the nom de guerre Timochenko, shakes hands with Cuba’s President Raul Castro (C) as United Nations Secretary-General Ban Kimoon reaches out, in Cartagena, Colombia September 26, 2016.
A side from Medewi and Baluk Rening, Jembrana also has Pekutatan Beach. The beach on the east side of Jembrana has a long and wide stretch of sand. The beach chosen as the sojourn by the troops of the national hero I Gusti Ngurah Rai is still unspoiled from mass tourism. However, the charm of this beach has drawn the interest of foreign travelers desiring to enjoy the atmosphere of the tranquil and pristine beach. The coast located at Pekutatan village is still widely embellished with towering and swaying palm trees. This ambience reminds us of the ??Kuta Beach area long before growing rapidly into the current development. The view becomes tourist attraction apart from the vast expanse of the beach. Location of the beach also lies in the same track as a number of other interesting sights in the subdistrict of Pekutatan. This subdistrict offers Medewi Beach as surfing site, Bunut Bolong (ficus tunnel tree) and Juwuk Manis waterfall. Other than enjoying the remaining beautiful village atmosphere, visitors can explore the atmo-
sphere of rubber plantation. The waters of Pekutatan also has a challenging jogging track for fishing hobbyists. Pekutatan is plotted into tourist area in the Jembrana district in addition to Gilimanuk. Supporting tourism facilities like restaurant and hotel and infrastructure are developing here. Local government begins to arrange a number of tourism supporting facilities, such as grilled fish stall on the edge of Pekutatan Beach and arrangement of the road leading to the beach. Headman of Pekutatan, I Gede Silagunada, said that the beach in this region becomes one of the tourist destinations, especially foreign tourists that want to luxuriate in a private atmosphere. Although located far from the town center, the price of land in Pekutatan has soared reaching almost the same as in the town as becoming a tourist area. “Probably it is also influenced by the issue on the construction of F1 circuit and airport, so the land price soars,” he said some time ago. A number of hotels in Pekutatan also have their own foreign market share. (kmb)
CARTAGENA - Colombia’s center-right government and theMarxist FARC rebel group signed a peace deal on Monday, ending a half-century war that killed a quarter of a million people and once took the Andean country to the brink of collapse. After four years of peace talks in Cuba, President Juan Manuel Santos, 65, and rebel leader Timochenko - the nom de guerre for 57-year-old Rodrigo Londono - warmly shook hands on Colombian soil for the first time and signed the accord with a pen made from a bullet casing. A crowd of dignitaries chanted “long live Colombia, long live peace” as Santos handed Timochenko a white dove pin. One man waved a large
Colombian flag that had an extra white stripe in homage to the peace deal. “The horrible night of violence that has covered us with its shadow
for more than half a century is over,” Santos said. “We open our hearts to a new dawn, to a brilliant sun full of possibilities that has appeared in the Colombian sky.” Attendees observed a minute of silence in memory of those killed, maimed, raped, kidnapped and displaced during the war. The end of Latin America’s longest-running war will turn the FARC guerrillas into a political party fighting at the ballot box instead of the battlefield they have occupied since 1964. “No one should
doubt that we will conduct politics without arms,” said Timochenko, who asked for forgiveness from FARC victims. “We are all prepared to disarm in our minds and our hearts.” Guests at the ceremony in the Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena were asked to wear white and included United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Cuban President Raul Castro and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Showing its support for the peace deal, the European Union on Monday removed the FARC from
its list of terror groups. Kerry said Washington will also review whether to take the FARC off its terror list, and has pledged $390 million for Colombia next year to support the peace process. “Anybody can pick up a gun, blow things up, hurt other people, but it doesn’t take you anywhere ... Peace is hard work,” he said of a rare diplomatic good news story for the Obama administration as it contends with the seeming intractable war in Syria and other conflicts. (rtr)
British police, with new clues, seek missing toddler on Greek island
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South Yorkshire police officers and members of the Greek rescue service (in red uniforms) investigate the ground before commencing excavating a site for Ben Needham, a 21 month old British toddler who went missing in 1991, on the island of Kos, Greece, September 26, 2016.
KOS - British police started excavations on a Greek island on Monday, saying they were armed with new leads into the disappearance of a British toddler there 25 years ago. South Yorkshire Police, who are leading the investigation, said they would focus their attention on two sites on the island of Kos, close to where the child, Ben Needham, was last seen near his family’s holiday home on July 24 1991. Detective Inspector Jon Cousins, the lead investigator, said new
information on the case surfaced in May, following a public appeal to Kos residents. “I have made a decision that there is a very valid and good reason for us to be doing the activity that we are doing here today,” he said. Excavations would continue in the coming days, possibly weeks. “I would not be doing that if I was not optimistic that we are going to find something of significance that hopefully will provide an answer for Ben’s family,” Cousins said. He would not comment on
British newspaper reports of speculation that the child may have been crushed by a digger in an accident. Ben was only 21 months old when he disappeared as he played outside a farmhouse that his family was renovating. Despite repeated appeals and hundreds of possible sightings, the boy has never been found and few firm clues have emerged. A previous dig in the area in 2012 was fruitless. The hunt is one of Britain’s longest-running missing-person inquiries. (rtr)
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International A drone, made by CyPhy Works, carries a UPS package on Children’s Island off the coast of Beverly, Massachusetts during UPS’s demonstration of a drone making a commercial delivery of a package to a remote or difficult-toaccess location.
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DKP deploys ten hunter staff
TABANAN - Maintaining the achievement of Adipura award definitely becomes quite difficult for relevant agencies such as the janitor of the Tabanan Sanitation and Landscaping Agency (DKP). Moreover, the current rainy season is recognized to have made the waste transportation less maximal. As a result, additional volume of rubbish happened although it is not significant.
With U.S. drone rules set, firms race for flight data
UNITED Parcel Service Inc’s launch this week of drone test flights simulating emergency medical-supply deliveries highlights a race for data to prove such deliveries can be performed safely. UPS’s medical emergency at the Children’s Island summer camp off the Massachusetts coast was fictional. But gathering data about the drone’s flight and others like it is a vital part of a new effort to convince U.S. regulators to loosen the reins on using robotic aircraft for deliveries. UPS’s test flight was handled by drone maker CyPhy Works, in which it owns a stake. “The technology for drones is there and it’s moving extremely fast,” said CyPhy founder Helen Greiner. “But it’s also true that we need to prove we can operate them safely and reliably.” The UPS-CyPhy test comes amid a burst of U.S. drone activity, including companies focusing on package deliv-
ery. Amazon.com Inc is focusing on tests abroad, but UPS and others want to win over the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, whose primary concern is safety. The Obama administration estimates the commercial drone industry could generate more than $82 billion for the U.S. economy and support up to 100,000 new jobs by 2025. The FAA’s rules published on Aug. 29 dictate conditions for commercial drones. The aircraft must weigh under 55 pounds (25 kg), may not fly over people not involved in operations and must remain within the operator’s line of sight. Drone makers, retailers and package delivery companies are now angling for waivers, largely to operate out of the line of sight, using small tests to collect data on everything from air speed to operating in bad weather and the frequency of accidents. To obtain an FAA waiver exempting them from certain
rules, companies must spell out a business case and use data to prove their drones are safe. Some drone proponents have chafed at how slowly the FAA has moved to regulate drones, said Logan Campbell, CEO of drone consulting firm Aerotas. “The only way things could move more quickly is if everyone were to share their data,” he said. “But ... no one wants to lose their competitive edge so that’s not going to happen.” An FAA spokeswoman said the agency grants waivers “if we find the proposed operation can be safely conducted using risk mitigation strategies.” Ben Marcus, CEO of drone software provider AirMap, said the “big burden is being shifted from regulators ... to actual operators and developers” to demonstrate their technology can function safely. (rtr) REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Big-I is a smart home robot that will stalk your family
SIRI, Alexa and Cortana are helpful around the house, but can their respective tech follow you around the house like something out of a science fiction movie? Big-I, the personal robot, can do just that. The robot resembles a cuddly trash can, standing at waist length with one large “eye” where the trash can’s lid would be. It’s actually sort of cute, when you think about it. Big-I can see, hear, move and respond to voice commands you program it with, including IFTTT-like instructions. The robot is seen in its promotional clip reminding a father to send jackets with children if the temperature is below a certain threshold. It’s told to play music when the father raises his hand a specific way. The robot’s open API and unique operating system mean there’s room for
customization as well, in addition to integration with your smart home appliances like lights and thermostat systems. It can also be educated, meaning you could potentially train your own little personal housekeeper. Just make sure Roomba doesn’t see it and get jealous. Big-I is slated to come in several colors, but it’s not quiet ready yet for purchase. If you’re interested in possibly grabbing one in the future, you can sign up for updates now to get $50 off a unit as well as access to the developer version when it makes its debut. (rtr)
BIG-i personal robot takes a selfie of NXROBO CEO Lam Tinlun in a showroom inside his office in Shenzhen, China September 12, 2016. Picture taken September 12, 2016.
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Maintaining the achievement of Adipura award definitely becomes quite difficult for relevant agencies such as the janitor of the Tabanan Sanitation and Landscaping Agency (DKP).
“Maximally, the additional rubbish is from the drains denoting the results of cleanup services at the drain,” explained the Head of the DKP Tabanan, I Wayan Sugatra, Sunday (Sep. 25). He further added the rubbish transportation during rainy season is more slippery, so that the transporting time becomes longer. “During the rainy season, there are obstacles such as slippery condition and the rubbish is heavier, so that the waste transporting time becomes longer. Nevertheless, it can be completed by our personnel in the DKP,” he said. To anticipate the troubling spots of rubbish, added Sugatra, his agency deployed hunter officer or specialized personnel having the tasks to find troublesome points related to rubbish. “These specialized personnel are equipped with two units of rubbish truck with 10 workers. They are tasked to find vulnerable points such as the clogged channels or gutters due to
the persistence of people’s habit of throwing garbage into the drains,” he concluded. The act of some unscrupulous people frequently throwing garbage into drains or rivers is surely very unfortunate. Moreover, during rainy season, the rubbish eventually leads to adverse environmental impacts such as flooding. “We have always appealed to people not to throw garbage into drains because the impact is very detrimental to all,” he advised. Other than facing rubbish problem, the DKP Tabanan also anticipates the recent extreme weather by trimming shade trees in Tabanan. Though this activity has been routinely done every day, chiefly in rainy season, the officers intensify this activity at a number of points considered to be vulnerable. “Our attention is still focused around the city. But there is possibility for us to provide the service to rural area if there is a request,” said the Head of the DKP Tabanan. (kmb28)
Rainy season arrives, people must alert to dengue fever
TABANAN - In the past four months, the case of dengue fever has decreased. Based on the data of the Tabanan Health Agency, a total of 76 cases of dengue occurred in June, 65 cases in July, 46 cases in August and 17 cases in September. This number is much lower than in the January to May, reaching hundreds of patients, namely 104 cases in January, 166 cases in February, 133 cases in March, 109 cases in April and 114 cases in May with one death. Division Head of Communicable Diseases and Environmental Health (P2MPL) of the Tabanan Health Agency, Wayan Triana, said on Sunday (Sep. 25) that with the presence of rainy season people should be wary of the increase in dengue cases in October. To that end, the movement of mosquito nests eradication (PSN) should always be regularly held every week to prevent the development of mosquito larvae. As is known, during January to August 2016, there were 14,350 homes inspected by a team of the Health Agency. Of the total number, 1,845 homes were declared positive to have larvae or in this case there is a development of mosquito larvae due to the presence of puddle either in the non-drained water storage and inundation due to clogged sewer or trash containing water like tin. From
the same data, it is known that most of the homes visited or 12,505 homes are negative to larvae. This condition described that most people have started to realize the importance of mosquito nests eradication in their respective community. Chief of the Tabanan Health Agency, Nyoman Suratmika, added that other than fogging and ULV spraying on the enclave of dengue fever and the area recorded to be positive to dengue fever, the main measures undertaken to combat dengue, especially during the current rainy season is through the mosquito nests eradication. “We continue to encourage the mosquito nests eradication movement through each health center once a week,” he said. He added that the mosquito nests eradication movement must not only be done by one family but must involve a wider area like the hamlet. Although the home environment is clean, while the surrounding environment is still dirty, the potential for dengue fever will remain to exist because the mosquito can fly with a distance of 100 meters. “So, if within 100 meters there are still puddles for mosquito larvae transforming IBP/net into mosquito, surely the clean home environment will still be affected by dengue,” he In the past four months, the case of dengue fever has decreased in Tabanan. explained. (kmb24)
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Nusa Penida Festival 2016, Promotion with exploration of new tourism
SEMARAPURA - Nusa Penida Festival (NPF) 2016 features the theme ‘Exploring the Blue Paradise Islands.’ This theme is taken considering that Nusa Penida still has a lot of attractions needing to be explored. In addition to showing off the culture of Nusa Penida, in the implementation of the NPF 2016 travelers will be invited to explore Nusa Penida islands consisting of the Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. Spokesperson of the NPF 2016, I Nyoman Widana, stated on Monday (Sep. 26) that the festival held on October 7-9, 2016 is the third time in Nusa Penida. In the event, Blue Paradise Island becomes the icon for the Nusa Penida Island introduced by the Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, in the Nusa Penida Festival 2015. During this festival, visitors will be invited to explore the islands of Nusa Penida. “Other than invited to look at the beauty of nature and the allure offered by the island, visitors will also be taken to make a visit to see the objects being completely new and very rarely known to travel-
ers,” he said. Through this festival, we will introduce sunfish denoting the icon of Nusa Penida as well as manta rays coming in from June to October. Nusa Penida also has a special dance that is not owned by other areas in Bali called the Baris Jangkang Dance where at the opening of the festival on October 7 will be presented by one thousand dancers. “They are dancing on white sandy beach at Nyuh hamlet, Nusa Penida, with the view of Nusa Lembongan Island and mainland Bali where the dancers will put on costumes with yellow dominant
color,” he said. Prior to performing this sacred dance, it will be preceded by rituals or ceremonies to get safety and protection in accordance with the faith of local village. The one thousand dancers will consist of teenagers, ranging from junior high to high school students and the general public.“Preparation of the dancers has been mature and they are ready for the performance,” said Widana. In the meantime, the Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Suwirta, conveyed that the festival poses an event to introduce the new tourist objects in Nusa Penida. Besides, it is the introduction to the cultural richness owned by the island. “All this time many attractions are hidden and have not been explored, so that Nusa Penida as part of the Bali becomes one of the new tourist destinations,” said the regent from Ceningan Island. (dwa)
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potential of cashew. Cashew at the local village has been purchased by Dian Desa Foundation run by foreigner for a dozen years. Now, the Muntigunung residents protest because their cashew has been bought cheaply for dozens of years. They demand for price increase and transparency of data on the cashew production. All this time, it seems to have been hidden. The demand of residents was delivered by headman of West Tianyar, Agung Pasrisak Juliawan, recently. He admitted to be apprehensive because the great potential of cashew owned by Muntigunung does not contribute much to people’s welfare. It happens because the foundation never gives a decent price to cashew of Muntigunung. Since having served as headman, he admitted to have summoned the manager of Dian Desa Foundation to discuss about the future of cashew farmers. “I already asked for the report on their sales data. All this time they seem non-transparent. No one knows how many kilograms they have sold the cashew of Muntigunung. I have seen they have purchased the cashew of Muntigunung for 15 years, but the fate of our residents has not changed much,” he said. All this time, cashew production
In honor of Batik Day (Hari Batik Nasional), a national holiday that celebrates the traditional cloth of Indonesia, Ayodya Resort Bali is gearing up for its inaugural Ayodya Batik Festival 2016 – a
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The Baris Jangkang Dance which will be perfomed in the Nusa Penida Festival
of Muntigunung is in fact sold to hotels and restaurants in Indonesia. Moreover, the products are also sold overseas such as Singapore. He knew it after seeing in person the cashew product of Muntigunung having the label of Mete Muntigunung. To resolve this problem, he planned to re-summon the Dian Desa Foundation. If there is no solution on the increase of selling price for the Muntigunung cashew, he will ask the residents to look for other markets. Many promising alternative market are available to sell the cashew at higher price. One of them is by making cooperation with cooperatives and shopping centers in Bali. He is confident that all this time the foundation reaps huge profits from the selling of Muntigunung cashew. They purchase at very cheap price from farmers, but sell it at high enough price to hotels and overseas. Potential of this cashew will continue to be explored at what average price farmers have sold their cashew products because every farmer gives different prices. There are three farmer groups remaining to survive with this cashew cultivation. Cashew has great potential as one of the efforts to change the impression of Muntigunung as the kampong of beggars. He has not owned the data about
the area of cashew cultivation as well as the number of farmers still pursuing this cashew cultivation. So far, the Dian Desa Foundation could not be asked for their confirmation. People rarely know about the operation of this foundation because they work closely. He hoped that local government can also help increase the selling price of this cashew so that it will give more values to farmers. In addition to maximizing the potential of cashew farming, Agung Pasrisak Juliawan also equipped the local people with entrepreneurship skills. As having been done recently, his agency provided entrepreneurship training for more than one hundred beggars, making incense and weaving palm leaves. With these skills, those participating in the training have promised not to beg again. They are also given financial assistance worth IDR 5 million per person as initial capital for entrepreneurship. Based on the data of local Social Agency, after one hundred beggars are willing to stop begging, now only 38 family heads are recorded to be still begging. “These data are very accurate because they are by name, by address and by pictures,” said the Head of the Karangasem Social Agency, Made Sosiawan. (kmb31)
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Residents protest, cashew of Muntigunung bought at cheap price
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Director of Vital Object Security of the Bali Police, I Made Ardhana
Wonderful Indonesia Focus Group Discussion (1)
Synergize customary security and technology
GROWTH of tourism brings in serious side impacts on Bali. Aside from giving economic improvement, tourism has also created strategic issues in terms of population and security of Bali. This condition makes the efforts to escort Bali and its civilization increasingly difficult. Surely this condition will have an impact on conservation efforts of Bali as a safe and comfortable living space. Responding to this, specifically the Indonesian Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA) in cooperation with the Bali Post Media Group held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Wonderful Indonesia to seek strategies and solutions for analyzing potential conflicts and formulating strategies to escort Bali. In this context, the local concepts
like the Tri Hita Karana (THK) or three causes of harmony, Trikaya Parisudha or three acts to be sanctified, karma phala or law of causal effect and manyama braya or brotherhood must be implemented well. With these concepts, the actualization of Bali would be definitely safe. This view was presented by Director of Vital Object Security of the Bali Police, I Made Ardhana, in the FGD
at Sovereign Hotel, Tuban, recently. Since not all of Balinese people understand the concepts mentioned above, there is no good and controlled synchronization between the social concept of Balinese Hindu and the social concept brought to Bali by migrant communities. The presence of migrants has now widely affected the social concept in Bali. Moreover, it could even be said to have begun blurring the social concept of Bali itself.
“This situation is more alarming when the social concept of migrants including travelers is boarded with the interests of individual or group. This can lead to social conflict in Bali,” he said. To that end, he considered it necessary to build a communication system and closer coordination between all the parties concerned with security in Bali, including internal communication system among the police personnel. He admitted that the Bali Police in cooperation with local governments especially in Badung has disseminated technical guidance to many hotels to carry out the hotel security management system (SMPH). Of the 111 hotels volunteering to be verified, only 44 hotels qualified for
the verification criteria. Chief of Kuta customary village, I Wayan Swarsa, conveyed that the government of Badung has installed hundreds of CCTV in public areas in Badung. This measure has given security protection directly to the public. Surely this must be poised with security (jaga baya) program as a form of innovation through the involvement of pecalang (customary security guard) in maintaining customary territories of Bali. Until these days, pecalang is still respected and trusted by people and travelers as part of the safeguarding of the Balinese customs. Continued to page 6 Synergize...