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Monday, October 29, 2018
Director Mike Leigh eyes present day woes in new historical drama ‘Peterloo’
LONDON - British director Mike Leigh first turned his hand to historical drama with “Mr Turner” in 2014. Now, the 75-year-old Leigh -- feted for films such as “Secrets & Lies”, “Vera Drake” and “Abigail’s Party” -- is returning to the 19th century with a retelling of Britain’s Peterloo massacre. Leigh believes his latest film holds lessons for the present day -- in everything from austerity and apathy to authoritarianism and Brexit. The Oscar-nominated film-maker said “Peterloo”, depicting the deadly and tumultuous 1819 assault on pro-democracy protesters at St Peter’s Field in the northern city of Manchester, remains relevant in our “worrying times”. “Given the speed with which chaos has been ensuing not only in the UK... in this period... it does resonate,” Leigh told AFP on Friday ahead of the movie’s release in Britain next month. “People were protesting about the vote but also about their living conditions, and we know that’s got parallels (with today),” he added. Nonetheless Leigh is eager for audiences to make their own minds up on the lessons to be learned from “Peterloo”. “I’ve never made films that say ‘think this’, what I’m doing is inviting you to reflect” he said. “The audience can only decode and deal with the film in terms of your 21st century life -- there’s no other currency you can convert it into.” The social movement centred movie, set for release outside Britain next year, hits screens as the #MeToo campaign continues to flourish -- something Leigh is celebrating. “It’s astonishing that these things are only just being confronted now,” he said. “It’s outrageous and it’s great that finally people... get in there....” (afp)
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US journalist Megyn Kelly loses talk show after blackface remark
NEW YORK - NBC News said Friday it has pulled the plug on US television journalist Megyn Kelly’s morning talk show, after her comments about the use of blackface sparked a major backlash.
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“Megyn Kelly Today is not returning,” NBC News reported, citing its own spokesperson. “Next week, the 9am hour will be hosted by other Today co-anchors.” The 47-year-old Kelly, a former attorney and Fox News anchor, is in talks about her future at NBC, with unnamed sources quoted by the network itself saying she is likely to leave. Kelly’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, was quoted as saying that “discussions about next steps are continuing.” At issue, according to The Hollywood Reporter: the payout
of the remainder of her multimillion-dollar contract, and the length of her non-compete clause, which will determine where she could go next. The cancellation of Kelly’s program was swift. Just three days ago, during a segment about Halloween costumes, Kelly questioned if blackface -- makeup traditionally used by non-black performers to mock African Americans -- was always problematic. “What is racist? Because, truly, you do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface for Halloween
or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween,” she said Tuesday. “When I was a kid, that was OK as long as you were dressing up as, like, a character.” The comments sparked a quick backlash on social media, calls for Kelly’s resignation and displeasure from her own colleagues. “While she apologized to the staff, she owes a bigger apology to folks of color around the country,” said veteran NBC weatherman Al Roker, who is black. On Wednesday, she opened her live show with a mea culpa. (afp)
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90 years of Youth Pledge
Balinese youth may not be finicky when looking for jobs DENPASAR —Commemoration of Tumpek Landep on Saturday (Oct. 27) and 90 years of Youth Pledge on Sunday (Oct. 28) is very good moment to sharpen the mind intelligence and the history of the nation’s journey. Additionally, it has a profound meaning for Balinese teenagers to no longer be finicky when choosing jobs. This was warmly discussed at the Bali Post Editorial Club at Arowana Food Street on Jalan Veteran #63 Denpasar on Friday (Oct. 26). In this digital era, they should not become unemployed after graduation. Head of the Bali Education Office, TIA Kusuma Wardani, stated the unemployment rate in Indonesia according to the latest BPS’s data is mostly contributed by the graduates of vocational school (9.84 percent), diploma (7.22 percent), high school (6.95 percent), bachelor degree (6.22 percent) and elementary school (3.44 percent). “Elementary school graduates want
to take any job because of their limited ability. But if job seekers have higher education, they still choose job opportunities,” she said. TIA is confident that unemployed vocational school graduates in Bali must be smaller when compared to the national data. However, this problem remains a great homework for Bali, especially after the governor scheduled 40 percent of high schools, and 60 percent of vocational schools in the policies. In this case, the government wants to provide space for students to complete secondary education with competence. “In the future, our work will bring our children
to job market-oriented education through vocational schools,” said TIA Kusuma Wardani TIA herself got interesting fact in the Bali Mandara Vocational School which now opens three departments namely Building Design Engineering, Light Vehicle Engineering and Information Technology. These fairly masculine majors are actually more in demand by girls. Moreover, since the beginning they had the ideal to take vocational school so that after graduation they can earn and help their families. In addition, female students had more achievements than their male counterparts. “It is
a fact that we have to be more serious about educating our children at home,” he affirmed. Non-independent Chancellor of the Undiknas University, Prof. Gede Sri Darma, D.B.A., said that Bali actually has great human resources. However, the current children tend not to be independent. This cannot be separated from the extraordinary fear of their parents that do not allow their children to be independent. “Don’t blame on children, yet blame on parents that spoil their children,” he said. Meanwhile, the Head of the Higher Education Service Institution (LLDIKTI) for Region VIII, Prof. I Nengah Dasi Astawa, justified that mentality of young Balinese people that still prefer pursuing degree to
working quickly. Through the 2018 Youth Pledge, young Balinese should make introspection whether they are still a burden of the family or the State. Secondly, leave the attitude of no longer choosing jobs. So, he asked parents whose son or daughter had graduated to no longer spoil them. “Stop their pocket money and gasoline money, so they will feel the difficulty of finding money. This is a way to foster a sense of embarrassment for young Balinese,” he stressed. News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.
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KPK holds photo hunting charity for Palu disaster donation
AMLAPURA —Karangasem Photographer Community (KPK) conducted a charity hunting activity to help the disasteraffected people in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The activity coupled with the Youth Pledge Day was held at the Ujung Water Palace tourist attraction on Sunday (Oct. 28). Head of the KPK hunting committee, I Made Pageh, accompanied by the organizing committee, Wayan Wenten Alika, stated on Saturday (Oct. 27) the hunting is a fundraising activity to help affected communities in Palu, Central Sulawesi. He added that actually the photo hunting was planned to be held in Denpasar City. However, because there is a colossal genjek a cappella activity, the hunting was approved to be organized in Karangasem precisely at the Ujung Water Palace tourist attraction. In addition to involving the photographers of Karangasem, this activity also involved all the Balinese potential photographers. However, there is possibility if the participants continue to increase because the committee does not apply any restriction. “We hope this activity can run successfully, including getting many funds to be used to help residents in Palu. Other than donations from the photographers, we also hope that the
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Grandpa Karno, independence fighter now becomes a scavenger Karno, 102, who lives in the Arum Timur neighborhood, Gilimanuk, Melaya subdistrict. He is known as a true fighter in the colonial era. Accompanied by his wife Yatmi, 85, Grandpa Karno claimed to originate from Nusa Penida, Klungkung. He used to be an orphan and his mother remarried. So, he and his brother were looked after by his uncle. Because of poverty, he never attended school. At the age of 30, Karno and other youths fought and became seinendan or semi-military ranks founded by Japanese colonial. “We attempted to expel the invaders by fighting vigorously,” said Grandpa Karno with a heavy breath.
Even though he is getting older and toothless, apparently he wanted to continuously tell stories passionately. He even claimed to have once walked with President Soekarno and fought all the ways to Sumatra and finally to East Timor. “So, I never came home. Just kept walking and fighting,” he recalled. When the independence was achieved and the situation was getting secure, in 1950 Karno migrated to Gilimanuk. Then, he married in 1956. From his marriage with Yatmi, they were blessed with five children and already had 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. His life is quite apprehensive and miserable. “In the past when I was healthy,
I worked as porter and carried a passenger in Gilimanuk Harbor. I used to be strong enough to carry a bag of copra and other goods. Now, I am no longer able to do that and often getting sick,” he explained. In order to kill time, Karno and his wife become scavengers in a temporary dumping site (TPS) located across their house. “If there are garbage trucks coming, I will sort the garbage,” he said. In Gilimanuk, Karno belongs to poor family and had already received home refurbishment assistance as well as rice for the poor. Karno claimed that he did not expect anything but to pray in order to be given health. Hopefully, their sons,
grandchildren and their great-grandchildren can live more properly. Chairman of the Jembrana Veterans Legion, I Ketut Gede, said that to be a veteran member there should be a recommendation from the Veteran Administrative Office (Kaminvet). “Try coordinating first with this office and the authorized agency will conduct the search because it must be supported with evidence and other requirements. All the requirements will be handled by the Kaminvet. After coalescing into veteran members, it can be included in the Veteran Legion,” he explained. He claimed to be salute and proud of the struggle of such fighter. (120)
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Themed Dinners at Manisan Restaurant Elevate Local Culture and Cuisine
As part of our ongoing commitment to honour Indonesia’s diverse cultural and culinary heritage, Alaya Resort Ubud proudly presents a series of themed dinners. These well-executed events all take place at Manisan Restaurant, an elegant venue housed within a traditional Javanese Joglo edged by a productive rice field.
community can donate as much as possible no matter how much nominal we receive. “The bigger the better will be. So, the resources distributed are even greater. Having collected the funds, we will channel the money through official government agencies,” he said. Meanwhile, the organizing committee, Wayan Wenten Alika, revealed the photo hunting event had 8 themes namely Glamour, Bali Classic, Recycle, Bali Modification, Sport and Beauty. In classical Bali, there will be photos with vintage bicycle, recycle, fashion from used goods recycled in such a way, sports with sport car and big motorbikes. Meanwhile, Alika explained there were 16 models, where two of them are from Karangasem and the rest from outside. “Besides, the committee also provides Karangasem specialties like typical pork porridge of Bebandem, typical Karangasem coffee, a typical Balinese Bugbug snack and Sibetan snakefruit juice,” he said. (kmb41)
This picture taken in Palu on October 25, 2018 shows Indonesian children playing at a shelter in Palu. Indonesia’s deadly quake -tsunami has left scores of children orphaned while others are still separated from surviving parents a month after the disasters, as torrential monsoon rain threaten to spark a public health crisis, aid group warn.
NEGARA - There are quite large numbers of former fighters that cannot become veteran members and are recognized for their struggle. The obstacles frequently happened related to administrative matters. Their administrative requirements have something to do with the absence of evidence to support the submission. One of the obstacles is that they are illiterate or never attended school. Nevertheless, their patriotism will always be seen if they tell stories about the struggle for the independence. True fighters struggled sincerely without expecting any recognition. This was also held firmly by Grandpa
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East Meet West Night with Barong Dance For an evening of East Meet West flavour and flair, our East Meet West Night with Barong Dance celebrates the island’s creative spirit. A superb buffet dinner featuring live cooking stations takes guests on an exotic journey with an array of tasty dishes highlighted by a whole suckling roast pig. Entertainment is a dynamic performance of the Barong Dance with costumed creatures based on Balinese mythology re-counting the universal tale of the struggle between good and evil. This vibrant enactment takes place in Manisan Garden lit by flaming bamboo torches. Available every Sunday, this exclusive dining event promises a real taste of East Meet West, which is a rich blend of art, tradition and religion. It is priced at IDR 250K++ per person. All three themed dinners at Manisan Restaurant - Alaya Resort Ubud welcome in-house guests as well as outside visitors. Reservations are recommended to secure a front row table for a memorable evening of fabulous food and cultural entertainment.
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Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, Ohio CLEVELAND - Less than 50 years ago Cuyahoga Valley National Park was a sprawling community of farms and small-scale factories in the Cuyahoga Valley. Thanks to its natural beauty, intriguing fauna and flora and amazing story of habitat renewal, it was crowned as a National Park in 2000. Today it is one of just two national parks in the Great Lakes region of the U.S and a haven for wildlife such as bald eagles, white-tailed deer and beavers. The park is easy to access being a mere 20-minute drive from Downtown Cleveland and is and close to the city of Akron.
The tumultuous history of Cuyahoga Valley In the early 1800s, the US frontier was a patchwork of independent Indian nations and European settlers. Some settlers headed west in search of fertile farming land, and found their way to Cuyahoga Valley but with no viable way to export goods, they struggled to be self-sufficient. So, locals began the construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal, a man-made ditch that led from Cleveland to Akron and connected to the Ohio River. For decades the canal was a prosperous trade route and a popular recreational spot. Sadly, after the Civil War the canal’s expenditure started to outgrow its revenue, and in 1913 a major flood damaged the canal beyond repair.By the 1960s the rise of urbanisation, factory waste and sewage were causing environmental degradation. Campaigners successfully egged President Gerald Ford to sign a bill to establish the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in 1974. Cleanup of the park started in 1987 until it became a national park. Following the Towpath Trail While the canal has been consigned to history, visitors to the park can follow its path along the 87-mile Towpath Trail. Various parts of it are open to hikers, cyclists and horse riders – bikes are available to rent at Century Cycles in the town of Peninsula. You can also attend ranger-led programmes to learn more about the park and its wildlife. The Towpath Trail weaves through dense woodland and flower-strewn pastures, offering occasional glimpses of the Cuyahoga River. We recommend hiking along the Towpath Trail from Boston Store Visitor Centre to Stanford House. From here, follow the 1.5-mile Stanford Trail along a gentle incline through the trees, where chipmunks dart about and the sunlight casts a beautiful dappled glow on the forest floor. One of the more unusual creatures we spotted are woolly aphids, who cling to the trees in their hundreds and resemble small tufts of cotton wool. As the trail comes to an end, a long wooden staircase takes you the final few paces to Brandywine Falls, which cascades dramatically into boulder-strewn gorge. The 65ft waterfall can also be viewed from a wheelchair-friendly upper boardwalk.
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Special tourism authority of Bali keeps cultural tourism continuous
DENPASAR — Bali has owned a Regional Regulation on the Bali Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPDA) 2014-2029. From this regulation, derivatives can be made to cover Bali special tourism authority. Specific authorities are especially in relation to maintaining the sustainability of Balinese cultural tourism. “In my opinion, it is enough with the regional regulation derived from the RIPPDA Regional Regulation of the Bali Province that clearly sets forth the divisions of tourist areas and tourist objects,” said a member of Commission II of the Bali House of Representatives in charge of tourism affairs, A.A. Ngurah Adhi Ardhana, when asked for his confirmation on Wednesday (Oct. 24). According to Adhi Ardhana, every destination in Bali ideally has a management body. In the concept of one island-one management, the management body of each destination is integrated with a strategic body at the provincial level. This is what is meant by a special authority in the one island-one governance. “Thus, the management and development are in accordance with the sustainable strategy of empowering Bali tourism,” explained this PDI-P politician from Denpasar. Adhi Ardhana did not deny if at this time Bali tourism is faced with various problems starting from the cheap tourism, abuse of licensing to violation of the laws. The violations are related to investment, business competition, monopoly, money laundry or violations related to the Tourism Travel Business Regulations and Guide Services. However, these problems cannot then be resolved by the existence of special authorities. “When it comes to problems such as those currently happen, just ask the law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies to seriously investigate and bring the violation to the court for refutation,” he explained. Adhi Ardhana asserted it’s only strict law enforcement that can provide a deterrent effect. After imposing deterrent effect, it can reduce manipulation efforts or violations that harm Bali tourism, chiefly the people of Bali as a major stakeholder in the Bali cultural tourism. Meanwhile, Head of the Bali Tourism Office, A.A. Gede Yuniartha Putra, is confident that Bali must have special authority. Thus, tourism management has a blueprint that is not affected by politics. He believed this can make the concept of one island-one management run in accordance with the aspiration. “There must be an approval from central government. Regarding the form, of course this must pass through an FGD attended by all the institutions,” he added. (kmb32)
Busy beavers: observing wildlife along the Towpath Trail Another highlight is Beaver Marsh, located ¼ mile north of Ira Trailhead along the Towpath Trail. The marsh is now one of the most diverse habitats at Cuyahoga Valley, but it could have had a very different story. Once the site of an auto repair shop, plans were being made to transform the site into a parking lot. However something extraordinary happened during a site clean up: a small group of beavers that had recently returned to the valley took advantage of the open space and built a series of dams that flooded the area. This created a natural wetland that soon became teeming with life. Depending on the time of year, you can see turtles swim among the lily pads, watch beavers nibbling away at branches and hear choirs of ribiting frogs. There are also plenty of bird watching opportunities and you may even spot a bald eagle. What else is there to do? A wonderful way to view Cuyahoga Valley is on horseback, and there are several designated horse trails including Wetmore Trail (4 miles) and Valley Trail (11.4 miles). The park also allows kayaking and canoeing on most of the waterways. However you’ll have to source your own horse/boat as currently there are no rental businesses within the park. As well as the spectacular nature, Cuyahoga Valley is home to some residential areas and farms, including the well-preserved 19th century town of Peninsula. You can contact the farmers directly to learn about their products and attend farm-based programmes. Dotted throughout the year are various events such as farmers’ markets to bird walks and outdoor yoga. For a full list of events visit the Cuyahoga Valley website. If you fancy spending the night, there are basic camping facilities located near to the Boston Store Visitor Centre – you’ll need to bring your own food, tent and camping equipment. Alcohol though is not permitted in the park. (IBP/net)
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The inmates in Gianyar Detention Center are now given new activities such as carving out a Harley motorcycle engine body, laundry and car washing business both for motorbikes and cars.
Inmates of Gianyar detention center
Pursuing Harley’s body, laundry to car washing
GIANYAR — The perpetrators of crimes undergoing punishment period in detention center (Rutan) are rightly given measurable guidance. The inmates in Gianyar Detention Center are now given new activities such as carving out a Harley motorcycle engine body, laundry and car washing business both for motorbikes and cars. The activities under strict supervision are opened by the detention center authority in collaboration with private sector. The Head of the Gianyar detention center, I Nyoman Mudana, stated on Wednesday (Oct. 24) that the new activity is opened to make a new atmosphere in the Gianyar detention center, especially for the inmates. “At first, when traveling around the block I saw this detention center has a small building but without workshop, so I had an initiative. It is meant to assist the inmate members so that they will not only ask to their family but occasionally there will be income given to their family,” he said. He said the laundry outlet is located outside the high wall of the detention center right in the ex-car garage. For location of the car washing place, the detention center must dismantle the side yard. So, the detention wall in eastern side must be broken down to make it easier for customers to wash their vehicles. “While working, they are supervised by detention center officers,” he explained. Mudana said that every inmate that is capable of working will be checked first track record while in detention. At least, they have served out half of their sentences and have showed good attitude at the detention center. As for the iron carving service of the Harley’s machine body, it must be done inside
the detention center. “Since they use hammers and sharp objects, they have to work in front of our officers, and are given more special attention,” he said. Mudana added that in running this business, the detention center makes cooperation with entrepreneurs. “It is the same as iron carving services, to procure laundry machines, and sprayers, we work with employers,” he explained. The car wash service is charged at IDR 40,000 and the laundry is IDR 6,000 per kilogram. The result is divided into two, namely for the entrepreneur and detainee, including profit sharing for the inmates. Meanwhile, specifically for car washing, the detention center has collaborated with Gianyar district government and Gianyar Police. “So, if the local government and police want to wash their car, we suggest them to use the service at our location,” he said. The founder of Skullsnation Biker Jewelry, Dewa Danu Saputra, claimed to have collaborated with the detention center because he needed employees. “Actually, my skilled employee has come here (be arrested—Ed). Rather than looking for new staff, I asked for permission so that my staff can work inside. Besides, we teach other
inmates to increase the number of staff,” explained Dewa Danu. As a company having a waiting list for two years for customers from overseas, Dewa Danu claimed to be overwhelmed to handle his orders. “If they are free, we might be hiring them. We are training them now. The most important thing is intention,” he said. If one has been expert in carving, then the prize offered for one Harley vehicle is worth IDR 25 million. “In my opinion, the detention center tends to have a mission to provide coach, not punishment. This way can become a good means. They will able to support their families,” he said. In addition to the three services, female inmates are engaged in food services, namely catering. However, so far this catering service only covers internal detention center. If there is an event in the detention center, it will involve the catering service of the detention centers handled by five female prisoners. The dweller of Gianyar detention center amounts to 126 people, consisting of 70 inmates and 56 detainees. This number of detention center dweller is classified to be overloaded because the ideal capacity is only 44 people. (kmb35)
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Monday, October 29, 2018
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Two ministers lead beach cleaning action in Kuta
KUTA - Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti and Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi led the beach cleaning action at Kuta Beach, Bali, Saturday (Oct 27) which is one of the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) program series. “We have protected the sea from Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing. Now what we see as pollution in the sea is garbage. I call on all people to stop using plastic,” Susi said before starting the action. She added that Indonesia could emulate some small countries in Africa that have not used plastic any more. “So, from now on there is no more plastic bottle in the office. Drink water from gallons with a tumbler. Can we do it? We can say our sea is our future, so don`t make it dirty,” Susi said. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the action to clean the beach was a small contribution but could inspire people to clean the beach from plastic waste. “The sea is not a trash can. Our ocean is our life, so love your sea like loving your life,” Retno said. She added that the spirit of the National Youth Oath Day which falls on October 28 is commemorated with the spirit of unity and cooperation, and it would be brought to the 5th OOC held on October 29-30, 2018 in Bali.
Earlier, the two ministers along with several ambassadors of fellow countries have released 1,000 hatchlings on Kuta Beach. Elementary school student Nafisnu Canggah Sangidu took part in beach cleaning action. He said he only got six pieces of garbage. “Today I only get little garbage because the beach has been cleaned this morning,” he said, adding that he had participated in the action for three times. The 5th OOC in Bali has six areas of actions, namely, marine protected areas, climate change, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, sustainable blue economy, and maritime security. At the 2017 Our Ocean hosted by the European Union in Malta, Indonesia announced that the country would establish 200,000 square kilometers of conservation areas by 2018, covering 6.5 percent of Indonesian waters. In addition, Indonesia announced it would restore the 18,882 square meters damaged coral reefs in the Dampier Strait off Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia). (ant)
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Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti (second left), Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (second right), Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen (left) and Bali Deputy Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati (right) attend Our Ocean Conference Pre-Event ( OOC) 2018: Beach Clean Up at Kuta Beach, Bali, Sunday (Oct 28).
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Bedugul attraction arranged gradually
TABANAN — Tabanan district government, in this case the Tourism Office, is conducting an arrangement to Bedugul tourist attraction. The project utilizes a gradual budget from central government. At least it requires IDR 32 billion to arrange the 2.4 hectares of location. Head of the Tabanan Tourism Office, I Made Yasa, stated on
Wednesday (Oct. 24) the arrangement of the tourist attraction area is to make it look more beautiful. The current condition is considered to be less representative so that visitors decrease. Actually, he recognized the potential of the tourist attraction is not inferior to Ulundanu Beratan. “We are rearranging the Bedugul attraction area,” said Yasa on Wednesday
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Due to minimal funds available, the arrangement is going to be carried out in stages. With the arrangement, the number of visitors is expected to increase sharply.
(Oct. 24). He said the arrangement will be easier because the land area of 2.4 hectares is an asset of the Tabanan district government. His office already had a detailed engineering design (DED) for the re-arrangement. The location will be nicely arranged starting from parking area to the location of the object. The existing buildings will be totally renovated both for tourist accommodation and souvenir markets for visitors. Due to minimal funds available, the arrangement is going to be carried out in stages. With the arrangement, the number of visitors is expected to increase sharply. Surely this will affect the regional revenue of the tourist attraction which has not been maximized. “If this can be realized, the number of visitors will increase,” he assured. After all the administrations are complete, said Yasa, it will be immediately operated with the relevant regional apparatus according to their duties and cooperation with regional government-owned enterprise
(BUMDA), if possible. Previously, the parliament in the working meeting with the local government budget team (TPAD) of Tabanan also highlighted the less optimal transparency of related agencies in developing tourism potential of Bedugul tourist object. Moreover, it seems to be ignored. This happens because Bedugul tourist attraction does not operate, so the parliament considered it does not only lose the regional revenue (PAD) but the value of the assets owned also declines, especially the building assets. Secretary of Commission III of the Tabanan House of Representatives, I Wayan Sudiana, stated that to operate again, it will certainly require a very large investment value. “A few years earlier, Bedugul had a great potential to earn PAD. But after the collaboration stopped, it looks to be left unchecked. If wishing to be cooperated with private sector, it can be optimized under coordination with the Tourism Office so it becomes productive,” he said. Another aspect highlighted is regarding the potential around Ulunda-
nu Beratan which is very possible to add the regional revenue. However, until now it has not been worked on in keeping with the emergence of private property area that utilizes the lake view and border by charging cheaper parking levies than the Ulundanu attraction. In the recent working visit, Chairperson of Commission III, Wayan Lara, asserted that relevant regional apparatus must be keen to see the potential and it should be utilized by initiating cooperation with the imposition of the same admission ticket through profit sharing patterns. “This profit sharing pattern can benefit all parties and the arrangement around tourist objects can be done in an integrated manner,” he said. According to him, the location is very strategic if it is utilized by the Tabanan district government as a regional asset whose levies will give an increase in the regional revenue. “We see the potential there. It is very possible to be managed in order to increase the regional revenue. But so far, the executive has not seriously worked it on,” affirmed Lara. (kmb28)
Monday, October 29, 2018
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Pakistan’s ‘penniless billionaires’ expose money laundering frenzy
KARACHI - It took rickshaw driver Mohammad Rasheed a year to save 300 rupees to buy his daughter a bike, so when he found three billion rupees ($22.5 million) had passed through an unused bank account in his name, he was stunned ... and scared. “I started sweating and shivering,” said the 43-year-old -- just the latest victim of a money laundering scheme that Pakistan’s new prime minister, Imran Khan, has vowed to crush. When he got a call from the Federal Investigation Agency, Rasheed’s first inclination was to go into hiding, but friends and family members finally convinced him to cooperate with officials. His case mirrors dozens of similar stories in recent weeks that have filled newspapers in Pakistan and riled a populace long accustomed to extravagant tales of corruption and theft. The incidents follow a similar arc -- bank accounts in poor residents’ names are flooded with cash, then suddenly emptied in a laundering scheme that has likely seen hundreds of millions of dollars moved out of the country. Rasheed’s name was eventually cleared, but his anxiety remained. “I stopped driving my rented rickshaw on the roads because of the fear that some other investigating agencies might pick me up,” he said. “My wife fell sick because of the tension.” Only weeks before the fiasco he had finally been able to buy a 300-rupee bike with worn tyres for his daughter -- the fruit of a year’s careful saving. - ‘Stolen money’ The revelation of the laundering frenzy comes as the newly elected Khan has vowed to squash rampant corruption and recover billions siphoned from the country as his government scrambles to shore up Pakistan’s deteriorating finances. “This is your stolen money,” said the former cricketer during a televised address to the nation Wednesday. “It was stolen on public contracts... and transferred into these accounts, then laundered abroad. “I will spare no corrupt man in this country,” he promised. But for victims like Mohammad Qadir the damage has already been done. “I have never even seen a bank from the inside,” said the 52-year-old ice cream vendor. Transactions were nevertheless made in his name for 2.25 billion rupees. Since news of the incident spread Qadir says he is regularly mocked by his neighbours and also fears being kidnapped by criminal elements who believe he has billions of rupees to spare for hefty ransoms. “He is a penniless billionaire,” one of Qadir’s acquaintances laughed while driving past his ice cream cart in the Karachi slum of Orangi town. “People make fun of me, but I ended up with nothing at all from this situation,” said Qadir. “It is such a tragedy.” Sarwat Zehra, a 56-year-old official, says she has suffered from highblood pressure after being handed a bill for 13 million rupees in back taxes. “I was told that a company had illegally passed 14 or 15 billion rupees through my account,” she said. Pakistan’s poor have long been used as fronts for the elite to dodge taxes and hide assets. But the scale of the bank account scheme is unprecedented, with authorities pointing the finger at some of Karachi’s wealthiest power brokers including figures with links to former president Asif Zardari. (afp)
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In this picture taken on October 16, 2018, Pakistani autorickshaw driver Mohammad Rasheed plays with his daughter Nabeeha Rasheed in their home in Korangi, a slum area in eastern district of Karachi.
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Sri Lanka’s ousted prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe looks on during a media conference in Colombo on October 27, 2018. Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on October 27 suspended parliament, deepening political turmoil after he sacked the country’s prime minister.
Sacked Sri Lanka PM stays put as crisis deepens COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe resisted moves to evict him from his official residence Sunday, defiantly summoning allies for a crisis meeting as a thousand supporters stood guard. Wickremesinghe, who says his shock dismissal on Friday was illegal, ignored a deadline to vacate the colonial-era residence, even as his controversial successor sought blessings at a prominent temple ahead of naming a new cabinet. Officials said police will now seek a court order to evict Wickremesinghe, 69, threatening to escalate the standoff as neighbours and Western nations asked all sides to exercise restraint and respect the constitution. About 1,000 of his supporters gathered outside the Temple Trees residence, with troops seen nearby, but there was no sign of an intervention into the dispute. Wickremesinghe’s security and official cars were withdrawn by President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday, as the ousted prime minister demanded an emergency session to prove he still commanded a majority in parliament.
Instead, Sirisena shut parliament for nearly three weeks to forestall any challenge against his appointment of former strongman Mahinda Rajapakse as the new prime minister. Loyalists to Rajapakse, whose decade-long rule was marked by grave allegations of rights abuses and growing authoritarianism, still control the headquarters of two state-run television channels. All police leave was cancelled as tensions heightened in Colombo, with soldiers seen near the prime minister’s residence as well as the president’s office.
- International concern Meanwhile, Rajapakse travelled to a highly venerated Buddhist temple in the central district of Kandy to seek blessings from monks before naming a cabinet. Rajapakse’s aides said he was likely to name a few cabinet ministers later Sunday and begin work on Monday. He is yet to make a formal statement or address the nation since being elevated to the new post. The former strongman is a controversial figure at home and
abroad and presided over the crushing of a decades-long Tamil Tiger uprising. He is seen as being closer to China than Wickremesinghe, who had sought to re-establish stronger ties with traditional ally and regional power India. The crisis has again put the Indian Ocean in the international spotlight following turmoil in the neighbouring Maldives over its presidential election. India said it was “closely following” events in Colombo. “As a democracy and a close friendly neighbour, we hope that democratic values and the constitutional process will be respected,” India’s foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar said Sunday. The United States and European Union ambassadors in Colombo have called on the Sri Lankan rivals to follow the constitution and avoid violence. China’s ambassador to Colombo met separately with Rajapakse and Wickremesinghe on Saturday, officials said. Colombo-based Western diplomats met with Wickremesinghe for a briefing on the sacking. (afp)
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Berawa Beach Becomes Playground of Surfing Lovers
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Trader Gregory Rowe, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast are sending U.S. stocks higher Thursday morning as the market found its footing after three weeks of steep declines.
Wall St.’s view: Despite solid US economy, dim profits ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nerve-wracking anxiety that’s gripped the U.S. stock market might seem oddly unmoored from economic reality: Economic growth is strong, unemployment ultra-low and consumers exceptionally confident. Indeed, on Friday, the government reported that the U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.5 percent annual pace from July through September. In the previous quarter, annual growth was an even stronger 4.2 percent. The two periods marked the strongest consecutive quarters of growth in four years. Unemployment, at 3.7 percent, has reached its lowest point since 1969. And Americans’ optimism over the economy, as measured by the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index, is running at an 18-year high. Yet many investors are increasingly seized by fear, and their primary worry is the corporate profits — which drive stock market gains — are poised to weaken. An array of threats to company earnings have emerged in recent months: Interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. A Trump administration-led trade war. An economic slowdown in China, which could depress global growth. Caterpillar, Ford and other U.S. corporate giants have been warning investors that the higher Trump tariffs will mean higher costs and lower
profits. Including Friday morning’s renewed sell-off on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average has shed more than 2,240 points — or more than 8 percent — since Oct. 3. The Fed has raised its key shortterm rate — a benchmark for loans throughout the economy — three times this year. And it’s expected to do so again in December and at least twice in 2019. Rising rates make borrowing costlier for consumers and companies. And they tend to hurt stocks by leading many investors to shift money out of stocks and into bonds to capture rising yields. Higher U.S. rates also draw foreign money to the United States, thereby strengthening the value of the dollar. Indeed, the U.S. dollar has risen more than 6 percent since mid-April against a basket of other major currencies. A stronger dollar makes American exports costlier overseas. It also makes it harder for foreign companies that have borrowed in U.S. dollars to repay their debts. On top of all that, President Donald
Trump has started a high-risk trade war by imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and on about $250 billion in Chinese products. Trump has invoked national security in justifying his attacks on what he calls other nations’ unfair trading practices. Trump’s import taxes have triggered retaliatory tariffs from China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and other U.S. trading partners. A result is that trade hostilities have escalated to levels not seen since the 1930s. The president has threatened to go further and tax an additional $267 billion in Chinese goods. If he does impose those further tariffs, it would mean his administration had imposed import taxes on just about everything China ships to the United States. All of that has contributed to growing fear that the U.S. economy, as sturdy as it may appear now, could weaken in the months ahead. “The trade war could go off the rails,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. This month, the International Monetary Fund downgraded its
outlook for the global economy and for emerging-market countries in particular. In doing so, the IMF pointed to rising rates and global trade frictions. Last week, China, the world’s second-biggest economy, reported that economic growth in the July to September period decelerated to its slowest pace since early 2009. For stock investors, “some of the pessimism is anchored in dimming growth forecasts and rising interest rates,” said Eric Lascelles, chief economist at RBC Global Asset Management. Traditionally, “those have not been friendly to stocks.” Tumbling stocks often signal a recession warning, the concern that growth will not only slow but stall. Not so this time. Most economists sound confident that there’s life yet in the U.S. economic expansion that began in 2009. “We’d guess this cycle can last at least a little bit longer,” said Lascelles, who foresees the U.S. economy growing 3 percent for 2018 and a stilldecent 2.5 percent in 2019. Likewise, Zandi at Moody’s Analytics downplays Wall Street’s October sell-off as “a garden-variety correction.” The Dow, up a sharp 11 percent
from late June to early October, might have been due for a pullback. “It’s not signaling a recession deadahead,” Zandi said. The economy is drawing fuel from $1.5 trillion worth of tax cuts Trump signed into law late last year. Still, the deficit-financed jolt won’t last forever. Zandi reckons that “it starts running out this time next year, and it’s gone by early 2020.” By then, the loss of government stimulus, combined with higher borrowing rates and a slowdown in household and corporate spending, would raise the risk of a recession. Mindful of the threat posed by higher rates, Trump has repeatedly criticized the stewardship of his handpicked Fed chairman, Jerome Powell, calling the central bank’s rate hikes “my biggest threat.” But Zandi, echoing other economists, said the Fed’s gradual rate increases are a “textbook” response to a strong economy, which over time can raise inflation to dangerous levels. “They’re doing exactly what they need to do,” Zandi said of the central bank. “The president is just looking for a scapegoat, setting the Fed up to be the fall guy when the economy does start to struggle.”(ap)
Berawa Beach in Canggu area has developed quite well because the surrounding locations are possible to be developed into tourist destination if managed properly. Many villas are growing like mushrooms in rainy season. Since the development of tourism industry in Bali is quite well, sometimes travelers are also looking for an alternative to Kuta and Legian, so that Canggu located next to them also gets the impact. More travelers in need of peace will enjoy natural atmosphere as well as stay in the Canggu area. Talking about coastal tourist attraction in Bali seems neverending. Although the island is fairly small, it has numerous hidden pearls. Berawa Beach, for instance, located in the same coastline as Petitenget, Batubelig and Canggu, is located at Berawa hamlet, Canggu. Local high waves become an attractive place for surfers. It can be
taken approximately 20 minutes by car or motorcycle from Kuta and turn left on the road section to Tanah Lot. Lately, Berawa Beach sufficiently develops because the beach is actually not too far from the glamour of Kuta or Canggu tourist destination earlier known by travelers coming on holidays to Bali. Road
access to Berawa Beach can pass through Batubelig, but, and the best is through the access adjacent to the Villa Legong Keraton precisely located on the Berawa Beach. An interesting point offered by Berawa Beach is the extreme wave because it is located in the South of the Bali Island directly getting in touch with the Indian
Ocean. For surfing lovers, here is the right playground. Atmosphere of this coastal area is quieter and emptier of visitors. Local residents commonly spend time and relieve fatigue during holidays or weekends, so that travelers can more freely enjoy this beautiful nature. Ocean view on the Berawa Beach can adequately make every visitor feel at home. When wishing to enjoy the beauty of Berawa Beach maximally, simply stay for a few days in this area. There are many types of villa rentals, resorts and homestays. Superiority of Berawa Beach
lies in the beautiful coast and proximity to various tourist facilities, airport and tranquility. So, Berawa Beach is worth choosing as destination considering there are many objects around the Berawa Beach such as Tanah Lot, horseback safari, Canggu Club and pilgrimage destination on Seseh Beach. Apart from having good and enchanting waves, Berawa Beach also presents a beautiful natural scenery, especially during sunset time. The atmosphere is very quiet, giving better privacy than its neighboring beaches like Legian and Petitenget. (kmb)
Coffee Bean Bracelet of Munduktemu, Has the Ability to Neutralize Body Odor, Really? Tabanan has a central production of coffee in Pupuan subdistrict. Interestingly, other than served as drink, coffee also has other benefits such as made into accessories in the form of coffee bracelet. Other than looking unique, the coffee bean bracelet is claimed to have the capability of neutralizing body odor. This innovative coffee bracelet was introduced in the anniversary of Tabanan town in Pupuan sub-district, on Saturday (Oct. 13). Initiator of the coffee bracelet who is also the headman of Munduktemu, Pupuan subdistrict, I Nyoman Wintara, said he wanted to try the innovation with the hope to open economic opportunities in the future for the sake of people’s income. The idea of ??making a coffee bracelet began with the advice and creativity continuously
explored by local community. Local community had previously innovated a painting on coconut shell considering the area produces a lot of coconut shells. Innovation on the making of coffee bracelet is an attempt to introduce the other side of coffee. Although he admitted the breakthrough has already existed in other areas, to Wintara, if there is a strong will and vivacity, this potential can be an extraordinary economic opportunity for local community. “Inspired by the proposal to make a coffee bracelet, we finally executed it. Incidentally, I take advantage of coffee bean directly picked from my own garden. My garden has not used chemical fertilizers from six years ago,” he explained. Interestingly, the aroma of cof-
fee still thickened from the coffee bracelet. This distinctive coffee aroma is useful to neutralize body odor and suitable for relaxation. “When used, it is affected by the heat of the body temperature, so the coffee aroma becomes more prominent. So then I can say that it can neutralize body odor,” he said. The materials in use are selected coffee beans. Do not let the aroma of coffee fade in a short period of time. In addition, coffee beans must be sturdy so when it is slammed or falls down they do not break. “It is where the difficulty lies, including the roasting coffee must have the right maturity so it is not fragile,” he said. This coffee bracelet handicraft has worked on by two residents. If this craft can be accepted by the market, he will develop and spread it to other residents. (kmb)
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The German killer nurse who took himself for God
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BERLIN - The man accused of being post-war Germany’s most prolific serial killer was known to colleagues as a “nice guy” who did little to raise suspicion until well into his murder spree. Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, 41, a heavy-set, second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”. Hoegel has admitted to injecting patients with drugs that cause heart failure or circulatory collapse so he could then try to revive them and, when successful, shine as a saviour before his medical peers and superiors. The dangerous game left more than 100 patients dead. The trial beginning Tuesday is Hoegel’s third since 2015 related to the deaths at clinics where he worked. He was found guilty in two earlier trials and sentenced to 15 years in prison, but investigators have pressed on with toxicology tests on dozens more exhumed bodies. Hoegel has admitted to around another 30 murders and 60 attempts but investigators insist the toll is higher still. Hoegel has expressed no remorse. -’Pretty normal’ Local daily Nordwest Zeitung plunged into a character study of the defendant whose crimes stunned the country. Talking to his former teachers and classmates, “friendly”, “helpful” and “fun” were words that came up again and again to describe him. “In no way someone from the fringes”, the paper quoted another person who had known him since adolescence as saying. A teacher called him “a pretty normal student” who was more interested in football than in his classes. Born on December 30, 1972 in the coastal town of Wilhelmshaven, Hoegel grew up in a Catholic family he described as “warm and stable”. At 16, he began training at the main hospital in his hometown as a nurse, his father’s vocation. He failed to make a strong impression, but colleagues and superiors remember him as “nice” during the few years he spent at the clinic. The image jars with what would become an alleged frenzy of killing in the years between 2000 and 2005 when he deliberately caused heart failure in several dozen patients before trying to save them, in most cases without success. He asked two female trainee nurses he was trying to impress to watch him during one such rescue attempt, according to depositions. Prosecutors say he was motivated by professional vanity but also, often enough, sheer “boredom”. (afp)
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He added that theory of nuts and bolts must be adopted to synchronize vocational education with the business and industry. In the meantime, building vocational schools and vocational colleges is ten times more difficult than building academic schools or colleges. It happens because vocational education requires a laboratory other than theories in classroom. “In my opinion, other than improving our institutions, policies, regulations, et cetera, we must also advocate for the community. Actually, the community looks for education for work. However, the path can be misleading. “The orientation is to works, but they choose the academic,” he said. Dasi observed that people are still ‘crazy’ with a degree as a trademark of educated people even though this phenomenon has begun to shift today. It can be seen in a vocational college, where 42 percent of the graduates who have not yet graduated are already absorbed in the job markets. This means that the current working world also demands more competence and skills. “As educated people, the government must formulate something. Ask young people from junior high school to high school, what do their dream of? For example, if they desire to become a workshop worker, we recommend them to take vocational training. Don’t let them go wrong,” he explained. (kmb32/25)
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Public pressure was mounting on Australia’s government Sunday to remove refugee children detained on the Pacific island of Nauru, possibly to New Zealand.
Pressure mounts in Australia over Nauru refugee children
SYDNEY - Public pressure was mounting on Australia’s government Sunday to remove refugee children detained on the Pacific island of Nauru, possibly to New Zealand, even as the prime minister raised fears such transfers could encourage new arrivals. Under a harsh policy meant to deter asylum-seekers from reaching Australia by boat, Canberra sends arrivals to remote Pacific camps for processing and bars them from resettling in Australia. But domestic and international criticism of the camps has grown amid reports of abuse, suicides and lengthy detention periods, even as the government says the policy is discouraging asylumseekers from embarking on dangerous sea voyages. A YouGov Galaxy poll commissioned by Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph -- a tabloid that usually backs the conservative government -- found 79 percent of those surveyed want children and their families transferred off Nauru. Thousands of Australians on Saturday also rallied in Sydney and Melbourne against the offshore camp. The children’s plight was highlighted earlier this month after Nauru kicked out Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a global medical charity that had been treating asylum-seekers in the
camps. MSF said many children were suffering “traumatic withdrawal syndrome” and were unable to eat, drink or talk. The UN refugee agency UNHCR added in mid-October that the health situation of asylumseekers and refugees was “collapsing”. Ahead of a crucial Sydney by-election this month, PM Scott Morrison seemed willing to work with the Labor opposition to allow some refugees to be transferred to New Zealand, although they would still be blocked from entering Australia. But with ongoing counting pointing to a loss in the seat for the government, Morrison has since appeared to back away from a deal. “I just want to get them off, but I want to get them off in a way which does not put more children on Nauru,” he told commercial broadcaster Channel Nine on Friday. “If one boat turns up or one child is floating face down in
the water, how would Australia feel then?” Within Morrison’s Liberal Party, three MPs have so far called for children to be removed. New Zealand has an open offer to take 150 people from Nauru, and PM Jacinda Ardern said Monday she expected women and children to be prioritised if Australia accepts the proposal. However, she said the decision was “ultimately a matter for the Australian government”. There are 635 asylum-seekers and refugees on Nauru, including 52 children, according to Immigration Minister David Coleman. There are also some 600 men in transition centres on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island after the camp there was closed late last year, according to refugee advocates. Under a deal with former American president Barack Obama, 439 people have so far been resettled from Manus and Nauru to the United States, Coleman added. (afp)
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This picture taken in Palu on October 26, 2018 shows Indonesian workers working on a damaged bridge hit by quake-tsunami in Palu. Indonesia’s deadly quake -tsunami has left scores of children orphaned while others are still separated from surviving parents a month after the disasters, as torrential monsoon rain threaten to spark a public health crisis, aid group warn.
A month on, Indonesia’s quake-tsunami hit city faces health crisis
Indonesia’s quake-tsunami battered city of Palu is facing a public health crisis as torrential rains threaten to spread malaria and dengue fever to the devastated region a month after the disaster, aid agencies have warned. On September 28, a magnitude 7.5 quake and a subsequent tsunami razed swathes of Palu on Sulawesi island, killing some 2,200 people and displacing more than 220,000. Thousands more are missing, presumed dead, after entire neighbourhoods were swallowed up by liquefaction -- a process where a strong quake makes the ground start behaving like a liquid, turning it into a kind of quicksand. Desperate to stave off disease, authorities last week dropped disinfectant from helicopters on the worst-hit parts of Palu, where some 5,000 rotting corpses are feared buried beneath the ruins. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said the move was crucial to preventing the proliferation of disease-laden flies, cockroaches and rats.
But aid groups say there has been an increase in cases of diarrhoea and respiratory infection, while there are also suspected cases of mosquito-borne illnesses, including malaria and dengue fever. Heavy monsoon rains predicted for the months ahead threaten to make a bad situation worse. “It is likely we’re going to see more and more people getting sick... given how hard it is to maintain hygiene standards, with the rains providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, and with hundreds, if not thousands of bodies, believed to be decomposing in the ground,” said Selina Sumbung, chairperson of Save the Children’s partner in Indonesia, Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik.
- ‘Difficult to keep clean’ Safe play spaces and temporary schools have provided some solace for kids -- including many left orphans or still separated from surviving parents -- but children are at particular risk from any illness outbreak. Local and international relief efforts have accelerated over the past month after initial delays sparked looting as food and water ran out. Telephone reception and electricity have been restored to many areas with shops, restaurants and markets open. Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said Friday that things were “getting better” for people in the worstaffected areas. But numerous challenges remain. The hundreds of thousands
left homeless by the disaster are scattered across Palu and beyond. Many squat outside their ruined homes or are bunkered down in makeshift camps and entirely dependent on handouts to survive. Safe drinking water has to be trucked into encampments, while tarpaulins, blankets and tools are still in short supply in some areas. “We know when people are living in temporary conditions -- in tents or under tarpaulins -- that always poses a problem for hygiene,” said Andreas Weissenberg, team leader of the Red Cross field assessment team in Palu. “People stay closer together. It’s difficult to keep clean. They may not have access to water and latrines.” Elsewhere, monsoon rains have already turned roads to mud and primed slopes for landslides in some remote areas -- hampering
access for relief teams. Indonesian authorities lifted a state of emergency on Friday, after which a “transition period” is to continue before that ends on December 25. Indonesia has said that damage to the devastated area has topped $900 million while the World Bank has offered the country up to $1 billion in loans to get Palu back on its feet. Seventy percent of Palu has been cleaned up and water supply will return to normal by December, Central Sulawesi governor Longki Djanggola said Thursday. More than 1,400 tents have been erected for classes and 1,200 semipermanent shelters -- each with a dozen rooms -- are expected to be finished in two months’ time. For many, however, life is still far from returning to normal. “I just hope I can get a decent place, permanent housing and a job,” said 65-yearold Abdurrahim Laadu.(afp)
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Soka Beach
Exotic Black Sand Beach in Tabanan
TABANAN - Soka beach has been known since long ago, as it is passed by travelers during their travel from Denpasar-Gilimanuk or vice versa. The site has a very beautiful scenery. The west part bounded by hills which is a part of Mount Batukaru in the north. While in the south is Indian ocean where Banyuwangi in Java is faintly visible from Soka. Vast rice fields and lush coconut groves enhance the beautiful scenery. Moreover, later when the sun is about to set, the view on top of Pura Luhur Serijong is comparable to the view in Tanah Lot. Soka beach is located in a quiet village of Selemadeg District, 45 kilometers from Denpasar and 84 kilometers from Gilimanuk, along the Java-Bali main road. No wonder countless vehicle passes the area everyday. Soka makes for a great resting spot on a long tour to the island’s western region as it’s a popular stop-off point for refreshments. A unique feature of this beach is the beautiful rural panoramas of green and flowing rice fields that cascade down to an other-wordly stretch of black sand on this quiet coastline. Next to the east coast of Soka there is a cave on a rock cliff, called cave Bulung Daya as many swiftlet live in this cave. On the west coast stretching along the palm garden, an accomodation service “Balian Beach Bungalow” and the Balian river is one of the best rafting spot in Bali. Near to the Soka beach, a large parking lot is available. There are also few places for visitors to eat, drink, and shop for local snacks while resting before continue departing on their journey. On religious holidays and full moon (Purnama), the beach is crowded with visitors and Hindu followers who are conducting religious ceremonies. For those who enjoy fishing the sea, they can join the local fishermen while they are sailing to the sea, using traditional boats using outboard engines or sails. Soka Beach is located 40 km from Denpasar or 25 km west of the city of Tabanan, right on the Denpasar-Gilimanuk road section. Soka Beach has beautiful scenery and is great for a place to rest or stop over. On this beach lies a large pot of rock and an old kitchen belongs to Kebo Iwa as mentioned in the popular local legend. (IBP/net)
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DeRozan powers Spurs past Lakers, Jazz dominate Pelicans LOS ANGELES - DeMar DeRozan finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 35-point performance from LeBron James to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-106 on Saturday. DeRozan nailed a clutch fadeaway jumper with 16 seconds remaining to help secure the Spurs’ second victory over the Lakers in a week. DeRozan also had eight assists while Rudy Gay scored 16 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 15 for the Spurs, who improved to 3-2 on the season. Kyle Kuzma finished with 15 points and Lance Stephenson added 14 points in the loss. The Lakers shot 53 percent in the first half and led by as many as 14 points. “The team is going to grow and get better,” said James, who also had 11 rebounds. “We are going to use these experiences for the better. “I think we played very, very well besides that four or five minutes in third quarter where we offensively stalled.” James extended his career points total to 31,202 to pass Dirk Nowitzki for sixth place on the NBA all-time scoring list. The Spurs seized their first lead of the contest at 93-91 early in the fourth quarter, then extended it to eight points before James answered with a couple of baskets and an assist to cut it to just one, 106-105. Elsewhere, Rudy Gobert and Ricky Rubio paced the attack as the Utah Jazz handed the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans their first loss of the season with a 132-111 win. Pelicans star Anthony Davis was missing from the offence because of a strained right elbow. Gobert, of France, finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds and Spain’s Rubio had 28 points and 12 assists for the Jazz, who beat the Pelicans three out of four times last season. “When Ricky plays like that, it’s hard to lose,” said Gobert. “We’ve got a lot of guys that can score and when Ricky starts to make the right play and puts even more pressure on the defence, it’s hard to guard for sure.” American Donovan Mitchell scored 22 for Utah, which led by as many as 28 points in the third quarter and were ahead 102-82 at the start of the fourth in front of a crowd of 16,300 at the Smoothie King Center arena. Davis played through the elbow injury on Friday against Brooklyn but couldn’t go against the Jazz and his status for Monday’s contest in Denver will be determined after he visits the team doctor. “There’s not any long-term concern,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. “He came in today and tried to shoot at shoot-around, and there was a still a little bit of pain. I’m not going to risk anything over one game.” The Pelicans cut the Jazz lead to 110-102 on Wesley Johnson’s three pointer with 6:34 left. But Rubio responded with six free throws during a 10-2 Jazz run. Nikola Mirotic scored 15 of his 25 points in the first quarter and Jrue Holiday had 18 for the Pelicans, who had not trailed by more than 13 points in the previous four games. (afp)
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DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 27, 2018 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Spanish rider Maverick Vinales celebrates his victory with teammates after the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on October 28, 2018.
Vinales wins Aussie MotoGP as Marquez jinx strikes again PHILIP ISLAND - Maverick Vinales powered to a dominant victory at the Australian MotoGP on Sunday as newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez was dramatically forced out after a frightening high-speed collision.
The Spanish rider, who started second and took the lead after Marquez retired, scored his first win of the year to break Yamaha’s 25-race win drought, taking the chequered flag ahead of Andrea Iannone on a Suzuki. Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso was third, strengthening his bid to finish runner-up in the world championship as his nearest rival, Valentino Rossi, could only manage sixth. “It feels amazing,” said Vinales. “I didn’t think I could win, but the bike was perfect. It means a lot to me, particularly in Australia because it’s a place I love to be.” “This track suits me really well and maybe that’s why I could give a little bit more. “The season has been difficult, I needed that win, Yamaha need that win to give us the motivation to start again next year,” he added. While he celebrated, there was disappointment for Honda hotshot Marquez, who sealed his fifth world title in motorcycling’s premier class in Japan a week ago. While he won at Phillip Island in 2015 and 2017, he also has the bizarre record now of failing to finish on three occasions after clinching the world title in Japan (2014, 2016 and 2018). He was lucky to escape injury after Yamaha’s Johann Zarco shunted him on lap six as they were screaming down the track at 250 kph. The Frenchman skidded off through the gravel, but gave a thumbs up to show he was unhurt. Marquez managed to stay on his bike but his
back seat was mangled and his suspension appeared damaged, forcing him to call it a day. It was his first non-finish of the season, having won the last three races, but he refused to blame Zarco. “I feel very lucky. I will not complain because it was a racing incident,” he said in the pits. “The most important thing is that we are both okay. Luckily I won the championship last week, but unfortunately another non-finish for me at Phillip Island.” - Burst away Marquez started from pole, and in dry conditions on the demanding and picturesque circuit he was super-aggressive from the word go. Dovizioso, who was fourth on the grid, quickly stormed into second behind the Spaniard, with hometown hero Jack Miller third. But then it all went pear-shaped for Marquez, leaving the race wide open. Vinales took full advantage and began clocking fastest laps, bursting away from the pack, which was left in a dog fight for the minor podium places. Iannone had set the pace during the practice sessions and Marquez had tipped him to win, but the Italian was content to just get on the podium in his best result of the year. “I thought we had the potential to win the race, but when I made a mistake on corner four, I lost four or five positions,” he said. “I started to recover but I felt the tyres were beginning to go a bit.” In other racing, Spain’s Albert Arenas won an exciting and fierce Moto3 battle on a KTM bike that saw a spate of ugly crashes and several riders taken to the medical centre for check-ups. Another KTM rider, South Africa’s Brad Binder, took out the Moto2 crown for his third win of the year. (afp)
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Ronaldo rocket gives Juventus scrappy win at Empoli
Guardiola urges City to stay focused ahead of Spurs test
Pep Guardiola has challenged Manchester City to prove they are still the Premier League’s preeminent force as the champions face a key test against title rivals Tottenham on Monday. Since losing to Lyon in the Champions League in September, Guardiola’s side have gone on a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions. City have won six of those matches, with the only draw a goalless stalemate against Liverpool that ranked as an impressive result given their struggles at Anfield last season. An eye-catching 3-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday prompted Guardiola to hail the performance as City’s best this season. Given City had just thrashed Burnley 5-0, while also enjoying a 5-0 win at Cardiff and a 6-1 demolition of Huddersfield this term, that ranks as high praise from the Spaniard. But Guardiola knows much sterner tests lie in wait for City, starting against a Tottenham side who have made their best start to a Premier League season. “Always it’s tough. It was in my first season here. I didn’t expect any more,” Guardiola said. “Nothing is going to change my opinion of my team. I want to focus to win the game and give a good performance, knowing the quality of the Spurs side. “But it’s not going to finish anything. After this it’s Fulham, Southampton, Manchester United and Shakhtar.” While City are in good form, there is less attention on the champions this season as free-scoring Liverpool and revitalised Chelsea and Arsenal have taken the spotlight. Liverpool knocked City off the top with a 4-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday, but Guardiola’s men can regain pole position on goal difference if they beat Tottenham at Wembley. Having already won at Arsenal and held Liverpool at bay, seeing off Tottenham would show City remain the cream of the crop. Crucially, Guardiola feels the competition for places in his star-studded squad is keeping everyone on top of their game. “All the players want to play good, be ready, be part of the team. We are lucky to have a squad with huge quality,” he said. “They try to play good because if it doesn’t happen, others are ready.” - Massive challenge City’s trip to Wembley comes 24 hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the national stadium. There has been concern about what condition the pitch will be in after a pounding from the NFL teams. Guardiola admits it is not an ideal situation, but insists he will not hold back any players, including Kevin De Bruyne, who only made his first start in midweek after two months out injured with a knee problem. Tottenham can move above City with a win as Mauricio Pochettino’s team try to get back on track following a damaging midweek draw at PSV Eindhoven. Conceding a late goal in Eindhoven has left Tottenham’s hopes of making the Champions League knockout stages hanging by a slender thread. While they have struggled in Europe, the north Londoners have won their last four league games to keep in touch with the leaders, albeit without playing at their best in that run.(afP)
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Manchester City’s Spanish coach Josep Guardiola reacts during the UEFA Champions League football match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City at the Metallist stadium in Kharkiv, on October 23, 2018.
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Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice, including a thunderous 25-yard drive, as Italian champions Juventus surged seven points clear in Serie A on Saturday following a battling 2-1 victory at Empoli. Empoli, without a win since the opening weekend of the season, grabbed a 28th-minute lead at the Stadio Carlo Castellani as Francesco Caputo curled home following a lung-busting run by Afriyie Acquah. But Juventus turned to their
100-million-euro man Ronaldo in the second half, as the Portugal forward equalised from the spot before blasting home a magnificent second to secure a ninth win in 10 Serie A matches for Massimiliano Allegri’s team. “It was a very complicated game. We knew it would be difficult, especially after a Champions League tie and we were a bit tired,” Ronaldo told Sky Sport Italia. “We stayed in the game, increased our possession, created
more chances after the break and in the end deserved the victory. “I don’t remember the goal very well, I’ll have to watch it again! It all happened very quickly, but I felt confident and I went for the goal.” After Caputo’s opener, the hosts appealed for a penalty when Miha Zajc’s shot glanced the arm of Leonardo Bonucci as he attempted to charge down the attempt, but the referee opted against punishing the Italy defender after reviewing the inci-
- ‘Moment of magic’ But Juve hit back when Paulo Dybala pinched the ball off a dallying Ismael Bennacer in the Empoli box, drawing a penalty as the Algeria midfielder proceeded to bundle over the Argentine. Ronaldo sent Provedel the wrong way from the spot to score for the third league game running and bring Juve level on 54 minutes, as the turmoil of
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A woman (L) pauses as she adds flowers to a growing pile of tributes outside Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium in Leicester, eastern England, on October 28, 2018 after a helicopter belonging to the club’s Thai chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed outside the stadium the night before.
Fans in shock after Leicester City helicopter crash
Fans laid down football scarves and shirts outside Leicester City’s King Power stadium on Sunday, a day after a helicopter belonging to the club’s Thai owner crashed outside the grounds.
Dozens of candles and flowers could also be seen among the tributes, as well as an image of Ganesh -- a Hindu god often found at Thai Buddhist temples. “I was really upset, I can’t get to sleep over it,” Kanti Patel, a Leicester City fan, told AFP as emergency workers pored over the crash site. There was no confirmation whether 60-year-old billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who frequently flies to and from Leicester’s home games by helicopter, was on board the aircraft. But many in the city in central England and in Vichai’s homeland already feared the worst for the man they credit with the club’s against-all-odds Premier League title victory in 2016. “It means a lot to me, he did a lot for the club,” Patel said. “To be honest I don’t know what to say but I can’t get over it. Since him being with the club the club has done well, and I don’t know what’s going to happen now.” Another fan, Tom Lievers, arrived with a “Champions” scarf to pay tribute to Vichai.
“Well you know where we were when he bought the club -- we were absolutely nowhere. So I brought down my ‘Champions’ scarf because he made us champions.” Andrew Aldwinckle said: “He was more like he was a supporter, a proper supporter, rather than a money man. He was one of the crowd. As far as we’re concerned, that’s it.” Steve Walton, who wore the club’s blue hat, said: “I think there’s a lot of Leicester fans around the world -- not just in Leicester, but around the world -- who I think will be devastated and he meant a lot to the fans.” Vichai also brought Thailand greater recognition in the international sporting world, developing the Southeast Asian country’s football scene. At a football game in central Bangkok, Leicester City fan Apichart Jitratkavee said: “He is an important person who has raised the bar of Thai football further. “There were projects by Leicester City to select Thai teenagers to train in the club’s academy. They will have a chance to serve the nation in the future.” Another fan, Nathavut Sirimontaporn, said Vichai has brought “benefits” to Thai football. “I think having him as an owner of the Liester City made people know Thailand more,” he said.(afp)
dent on video. Empoli goalkeeper Ivan Provedel pulled off two spectacular saves in quick succession to thwart Alex Sandro and Miralem Pjanic early in the second half, as Juventus -- who beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in midweek -- saw their unbeaten record come under threat. Provedel flung himself in front of a firmly-hit effort by Sandro from close range, and then sprang acrobatically to his right to touch a Pjanic drive onto the crossbar as Empoli failed to clear after the initial attack.
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Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo shoots and scores a second goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Empoli and Juventus on October 27, 2018 at the Carlo Castellani Stadium in Empoli.
rape allegations do not appear to be unsettling the Portuguese forward on the pitch. After last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Genoa, Ronaldo completed a much more successful week for Juve as he unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top left corner 20 minutes from time. “I told the lads, this was a game we had to win, it didn’t matter how well or badly we played,” said Allegri. “The goal was a moment of magic from an extraordinary player and it’s something kids will try to copy in the schoolyard.” An own goal by Fiorentina goalkeeper Alban Lafont allowed Torino to make it five games without defeat following a 1-1 draw, while Atalanta collected a second win on the trot as they beat promoted Parma 3-0. Second-place Napoli can return to within four points of Juve on Sunday when they host Roma, and Inter Milan will bid for a sixth straight league victory at Lazio on Monday.(afp)
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Ronaldo rocket gives Juventus scrappy win at Empoli
Guardiola urges City to stay focused ahead of Spurs test
Pep Guardiola has challenged Manchester City to prove they are still the Premier League’s preeminent force as the champions face a key test against title rivals Tottenham on Monday. Since losing to Lyon in the Champions League in September, Guardiola’s side have gone on a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions. City have won six of those matches, with the only draw a goalless stalemate against Liverpool that ranked as an impressive result given their struggles at Anfield last season. An eye-catching 3-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday prompted Guardiola to hail the performance as City’s best this season. Given City had just thrashed Burnley 5-0, while also enjoying a 5-0 win at Cardiff and a 6-1 demolition of Huddersfield this term, that ranks as high praise from the Spaniard. But Guardiola knows much sterner tests lie in wait for City, starting against a Tottenham side who have made their best start to a Premier League season. “Always it’s tough. It was in my first season here. I didn’t expect any more,” Guardiola said. “Nothing is going to change my opinion of my team. I want to focus to win the game and give a good performance, knowing the quality of the Spurs side. “But it’s not going to finish anything. After this it’s Fulham, Southampton, Manchester United and Shakhtar.” While City are in good form, there is less attention on the champions this season as free-scoring Liverpool and revitalised Chelsea and Arsenal have taken the spotlight. Liverpool knocked City off the top with a 4-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday, but Guardiola’s men can regain pole position on goal difference if they beat Tottenham at Wembley. Having already won at Arsenal and held Liverpool at bay, seeing off Tottenham would show City remain the cream of the crop. Crucially, Guardiola feels the competition for places in his star-studded squad is keeping everyone on top of their game. “All the players want to play good, be ready, be part of the team. We are lucky to have a squad with huge quality,” he said. “They try to play good because if it doesn’t happen, others are ready.” - Massive challenge City’s trip to Wembley comes 24 hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the national stadium. There has been concern about what condition the pitch will be in after a pounding from the NFL teams. Guardiola admits it is not an ideal situation, but insists he will not hold back any players, including Kevin De Bruyne, who only made his first start in midweek after two months out injured with a knee problem. Tottenham can move above City with a win as Mauricio Pochettino’s team try to get back on track following a damaging midweek draw at PSV Eindhoven. Conceding a late goal in Eindhoven has left Tottenham’s hopes of making the Champions League knockout stages hanging by a slender thread. While they have struggled in Europe, the north Londoners have won their last four league games to keep in touch with the leaders, albeit without playing at their best in that run.(afP)
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Manchester City’s Spanish coach Josep Guardiola reacts during the UEFA Champions League football match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City at the Metallist stadium in Kharkiv, on October 23, 2018.
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Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice, including a thunderous 25-yard drive, as Italian champions Juventus surged seven points clear in Serie A on Saturday following a battling 2-1 victory at Empoli. Empoli, without a win since the opening weekend of the season, grabbed a 28th-minute lead at the Stadio Carlo Castellani as Francesco Caputo curled home following a lung-busting run by Afriyie Acquah. But Juventus turned to their
100-million-euro man Ronaldo in the second half, as the Portugal forward equalised from the spot before blasting home a magnificent second to secure a ninth win in 10 Serie A matches for Massimiliano Allegri’s team. “It was a very complicated game. We knew it would be difficult, especially after a Champions League tie and we were a bit tired,” Ronaldo told Sky Sport Italia. “We stayed in the game, increased our possession, created
more chances after the break and in the end deserved the victory. “I don’t remember the goal very well, I’ll have to watch it again! It all happened very quickly, but I felt confident and I went for the goal.” After Caputo’s opener, the hosts appealed for a penalty when Miha Zajc’s shot glanced the arm of Leonardo Bonucci as he attempted to charge down the attempt, but the referee opted against punishing the Italy defender after reviewing the inci-
- ‘Moment of magic’ But Juve hit back when Paulo Dybala pinched the ball off a dallying Ismael Bennacer in the Empoli box, drawing a penalty as the Algeria midfielder proceeded to bundle over the Argentine. Ronaldo sent Provedel the wrong way from the spot to score for the third league game running and bring Juve level on 54 minutes, as the turmoil of
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A woman (L) pauses as she adds flowers to a growing pile of tributes outside Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium in Leicester, eastern England, on October 28, 2018 after a helicopter belonging to the club’s Thai chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed outside the stadium the night before.
Fans in shock after Leicester City helicopter crash
Fans laid down football scarves and shirts outside Leicester City’s King Power stadium on Sunday, a day after a helicopter belonging to the club’s Thai owner crashed outside the grounds.
Dozens of candles and flowers could also be seen among the tributes, as well as an image of Ganesh -- a Hindu god often found at Thai Buddhist temples. “I was really upset, I can’t get to sleep over it,” Kanti Patel, a Leicester City fan, told AFP as emergency workers pored over the crash site. There was no confirmation whether 60-year-old billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who frequently flies to and from Leicester’s home games by helicopter, was on board the aircraft. But many in the city in central England and in Vichai’s homeland already feared the worst for the man they credit with the club’s against-all-odds Premier League title victory in 2016. “It means a lot to me, he did a lot for the club,” Patel said. “To be honest I don’t know what to say but I can’t get over it. Since him being with the club the club has done well, and I don’t know what’s going to happen now.” Another fan, Tom Lievers, arrived with a “Champions” scarf to pay tribute to Vichai.
“Well you know where we were when he bought the club -- we were absolutely nowhere. So I brought down my ‘Champions’ scarf because he made us champions.” Andrew Aldwinckle said: “He was more like he was a supporter, a proper supporter, rather than a money man. He was one of the crowd. As far as we’re concerned, that’s it.” Steve Walton, who wore the club’s blue hat, said: “I think there’s a lot of Leicester fans around the world -- not just in Leicester, but around the world -- who I think will be devastated and he meant a lot to the fans.” Vichai also brought Thailand greater recognition in the international sporting world, developing the Southeast Asian country’s football scene. At a football game in central Bangkok, Leicester City fan Apichart Jitratkavee said: “He is an important person who has raised the bar of Thai football further. “There were projects by Leicester City to select Thai teenagers to train in the club’s academy. They will have a chance to serve the nation in the future.” Another fan, Nathavut Sirimontaporn, said Vichai has brought “benefits” to Thai football. “I think having him as an owner of the Liester City made people know Thailand more,” he said.(afp)
dent on video. Empoli goalkeeper Ivan Provedel pulled off two spectacular saves in quick succession to thwart Alex Sandro and Miralem Pjanic early in the second half, as Juventus -- who beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in midweek -- saw their unbeaten record come under threat. Provedel flung himself in front of a firmly-hit effort by Sandro from close range, and then sprang acrobatically to his right to touch a Pjanic drive onto the crossbar as Empoli failed to clear after the initial attack.
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Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo shoots and scores a second goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Empoli and Juventus on October 27, 2018 at the Carlo Castellani Stadium in Empoli.
rape allegations do not appear to be unsettling the Portuguese forward on the pitch. After last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Genoa, Ronaldo completed a much more successful week for Juve as he unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top left corner 20 minutes from time. “I told the lads, this was a game we had to win, it didn’t matter how well or badly we played,” said Allegri. “The goal was a moment of magic from an extraordinary player and it’s something kids will try to copy in the schoolyard.” An own goal by Fiorentina goalkeeper Alban Lafont allowed Torino to make it five games without defeat following a 1-1 draw, while Atalanta collected a second win on the trot as they beat promoted Parma 3-0. Second-place Napoli can return to within four points of Juve on Sunday when they host Roma, and Inter Milan will bid for a sixth straight league victory at Lazio on Monday.(afp)
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Soka Beach
Exotic Black Sand Beach in Tabanan
TABANAN - Soka beach has been known since long ago, as it is passed by travelers during their travel from Denpasar-Gilimanuk or vice versa. The site has a very beautiful scenery. The west part bounded by hills which is a part of Mount Batukaru in the north. While in the south is Indian ocean where Banyuwangi in Java is faintly visible from Soka. Vast rice fields and lush coconut groves enhance the beautiful scenery. Moreover, later when the sun is about to set, the view on top of Pura Luhur Serijong is comparable to the view in Tanah Lot. Soka beach is located in a quiet village of Selemadeg District, 45 kilometers from Denpasar and 84 kilometers from Gilimanuk, along the Java-Bali main road. No wonder countless vehicle passes the area everyday. Soka makes for a great resting spot on a long tour to the island’s western region as it’s a popular stop-off point for refreshments. A unique feature of this beach is the beautiful rural panoramas of green and flowing rice fields that cascade down to an other-wordly stretch of black sand on this quiet coastline. Next to the east coast of Soka there is a cave on a rock cliff, called cave Bulung Daya as many swiftlet live in this cave. On the west coast stretching along the palm garden, an accomodation service “Balian Beach Bungalow” and the Balian river is one of the best rafting spot in Bali. Near to the Soka beach, a large parking lot is available. There are also few places for visitors to eat, drink, and shop for local snacks while resting before continue departing on their journey. On religious holidays and full moon (Purnama), the beach is crowded with visitors and Hindu followers who are conducting religious ceremonies. For those who enjoy fishing the sea, they can join the local fishermen while they are sailing to the sea, using traditional boats using outboard engines or sails. Soka Beach is located 40 km from Denpasar or 25 km west of the city of Tabanan, right on the Denpasar-Gilimanuk road section. Soka Beach has beautiful scenery and is great for a place to rest or stop over. On this beach lies a large pot of rock and an old kitchen belongs to Kebo Iwa as mentioned in the popular local legend. (IBP/net)
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DeRozan powers Spurs past Lakers, Jazz dominate Pelicans LOS ANGELES - DeMar DeRozan finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 35-point performance from LeBron James to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-106 on Saturday. DeRozan nailed a clutch fadeaway jumper with 16 seconds remaining to help secure the Spurs’ second victory over the Lakers in a week. DeRozan also had eight assists while Rudy Gay scored 16 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 15 for the Spurs, who improved to 3-2 on the season. Kyle Kuzma finished with 15 points and Lance Stephenson added 14 points in the loss. The Lakers shot 53 percent in the first half and led by as many as 14 points. “The team is going to grow and get better,” said James, who also had 11 rebounds. “We are going to use these experiences for the better. “I think we played very, very well besides that four or five minutes in third quarter where we offensively stalled.” James extended his career points total to 31,202 to pass Dirk Nowitzki for sixth place on the NBA all-time scoring list. The Spurs seized their first lead of the contest at 93-91 early in the fourth quarter, then extended it to eight points before James answered with a couple of baskets and an assist to cut it to just one, 106-105. Elsewhere, Rudy Gobert and Ricky Rubio paced the attack as the Utah Jazz handed the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans their first loss of the season with a 132-111 win. Pelicans star Anthony Davis was missing from the offence because of a strained right elbow. Gobert, of France, finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds and Spain’s Rubio had 28 points and 12 assists for the Jazz, who beat the Pelicans three out of four times last season. “When Ricky plays like that, it’s hard to lose,” said Gobert. “We’ve got a lot of guys that can score and when Ricky starts to make the right play and puts even more pressure on the defence, it’s hard to guard for sure.” American Donovan Mitchell scored 22 for Utah, which led by as many as 28 points in the third quarter and were ahead 102-82 at the start of the fourth in front of a crowd of 16,300 at the Smoothie King Center arena. Davis played through the elbow injury on Friday against Brooklyn but couldn’t go against the Jazz and his status for Monday’s contest in Denver will be determined after he visits the team doctor. “There’s not any long-term concern,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. “He came in today and tried to shoot at shoot-around, and there was a still a little bit of pain. I’m not going to risk anything over one game.” The Pelicans cut the Jazz lead to 110-102 on Wesley Johnson’s three pointer with 6:34 left. But Rubio responded with six free throws during a 10-2 Jazz run. Nikola Mirotic scored 15 of his 25 points in the first quarter and Jrue Holiday had 18 for the Pelicans, who had not trailed by more than 13 points in the previous four games. (afp)
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DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 27, 2018 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Spanish rider Maverick Vinales celebrates his victory with teammates after the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on October 28, 2018.
Vinales wins Aussie MotoGP as Marquez jinx strikes again PHILIP ISLAND - Maverick Vinales powered to a dominant victory at the Australian MotoGP on Sunday as newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez was dramatically forced out after a frightening high-speed collision.
The Spanish rider, who started second and took the lead after Marquez retired, scored his first win of the year to break Yamaha’s 25-race win drought, taking the chequered flag ahead of Andrea Iannone on a Suzuki. Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso was third, strengthening his bid to finish runner-up in the world championship as his nearest rival, Valentino Rossi, could only manage sixth. “It feels amazing,” said Vinales. “I didn’t think I could win, but the bike was perfect. It means a lot to me, particularly in Australia because it’s a place I love to be.” “This track suits me really well and maybe that’s why I could give a little bit more. “The season has been difficult, I needed that win, Yamaha need that win to give us the motivation to start again next year,” he added. While he celebrated, there was disappointment for Honda hotshot Marquez, who sealed his fifth world title in motorcycling’s premier class in Japan a week ago. While he won at Phillip Island in 2015 and 2017, he also has the bizarre record now of failing to finish on three occasions after clinching the world title in Japan (2014, 2016 and 2018). He was lucky to escape injury after Yamaha’s Johann Zarco shunted him on lap six as they were screaming down the track at 250 kph. The Frenchman skidded off through the gravel, but gave a thumbs up to show he was unhurt. Marquez managed to stay on his bike but his
back seat was mangled and his suspension appeared damaged, forcing him to call it a day. It was his first non-finish of the season, having won the last three races, but he refused to blame Zarco. “I feel very lucky. I will not complain because it was a racing incident,” he said in the pits. “The most important thing is that we are both okay. Luckily I won the championship last week, but unfortunately another non-finish for me at Phillip Island.” - Burst away Marquez started from pole, and in dry conditions on the demanding and picturesque circuit he was super-aggressive from the word go. Dovizioso, who was fourth on the grid, quickly stormed into second behind the Spaniard, with hometown hero Jack Miller third. But then it all went pear-shaped for Marquez, leaving the race wide open. Vinales took full advantage and began clocking fastest laps, bursting away from the pack, which was left in a dog fight for the minor podium places. Iannone had set the pace during the practice sessions and Marquez had tipped him to win, but the Italian was content to just get on the podium in his best result of the year. “I thought we had the potential to win the race, but when I made a mistake on corner four, I lost four or five positions,” he said. “I started to recover but I felt the tyres were beginning to go a bit.” In other racing, Spain’s Albert Arenas won an exciting and fierce Moto3 battle on a KTM bike that saw a spate of ugly crashes and several riders taken to the medical centre for check-ups. Another KTM rider, South Africa’s Brad Binder, took out the Moto2 crown for his third win of the year. (afp)
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The German killer nurse who took himself for God
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BERLIN - The man accused of being post-war Germany’s most prolific serial killer was known to colleagues as a “nice guy” who did little to raise suspicion until well into his murder spree. Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, 41, a heavy-set, second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”. Hoegel has admitted to injecting patients with drugs that cause heart failure or circulatory collapse so he could then try to revive them and, when successful, shine as a saviour before his medical peers and superiors. The dangerous game left more than 100 patients dead. The trial beginning Tuesday is Hoegel’s third since 2015 related to the deaths at clinics where he worked. He was found guilty in two earlier trials and sentenced to 15 years in prison, but investigators have pressed on with toxicology tests on dozens more exhumed bodies. Hoegel has admitted to around another 30 murders and 60 attempts but investigators insist the toll is higher still. Hoegel has expressed no remorse. -’Pretty normal’ Local daily Nordwest Zeitung plunged into a character study of the defendant whose crimes stunned the country. Talking to his former teachers and classmates, “friendly”, “helpful” and “fun” were words that came up again and again to describe him. “In no way someone from the fringes”, the paper quoted another person who had known him since adolescence as saying. A teacher called him “a pretty normal student” who was more interested in football than in his classes. Born on December 30, 1972 in the coastal town of Wilhelmshaven, Hoegel grew up in a Catholic family he described as “warm and stable”. At 16, he began training at the main hospital in his hometown as a nurse, his father’s vocation. He failed to make a strong impression, but colleagues and superiors remember him as “nice” during the few years he spent at the clinic. The image jars with what would become an alleged frenzy of killing in the years between 2000 and 2005 when he deliberately caused heart failure in several dozen patients before trying to save them, in most cases without success. He asked two female trainee nurses he was trying to impress to watch him during one such rescue attempt, according to depositions. Prosecutors say he was motivated by professional vanity but also, often enough, sheer “boredom”. (afp)
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He added that theory of nuts and bolts must be adopted to synchronize vocational education with the business and industry. In the meantime, building vocational schools and vocational colleges is ten times more difficult than building academic schools or colleges. It happens because vocational education requires a laboratory other than theories in classroom. “In my opinion, other than improving our institutions, policies, regulations, et cetera, we must also advocate for the community. Actually, the community looks for education for work. However, the path can be misleading. “The orientation is to works, but they choose the academic,” he said. Dasi observed that people are still ‘crazy’ with a degree as a trademark of educated people even though this phenomenon has begun to shift today. It can be seen in a vocational college, where 42 percent of the graduates who have not yet graduated are already absorbed in the job markets. This means that the current working world also demands more competence and skills. “As educated people, the government must formulate something. Ask young people from junior high school to high school, what do their dream of? For example, if they desire to become a workshop worker, we recommend them to take vocational training. Don’t let them go wrong,” he explained. (kmb32/25)
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Public pressure was mounting on Australia’s government Sunday to remove refugee children detained on the Pacific island of Nauru, possibly to New Zealand.
Pressure mounts in Australia over Nauru refugee children
SYDNEY - Public pressure was mounting on Australia’s government Sunday to remove refugee children detained on the Pacific island of Nauru, possibly to New Zealand, even as the prime minister raised fears such transfers could encourage new arrivals. Under a harsh policy meant to deter asylum-seekers from reaching Australia by boat, Canberra sends arrivals to remote Pacific camps for processing and bars them from resettling in Australia. But domestic and international criticism of the camps has grown amid reports of abuse, suicides and lengthy detention periods, even as the government says the policy is discouraging asylumseekers from embarking on dangerous sea voyages. A YouGov Galaxy poll commissioned by Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph -- a tabloid that usually backs the conservative government -- found 79 percent of those surveyed want children and their families transferred off Nauru. Thousands of Australians on Saturday also rallied in Sydney and Melbourne against the offshore camp. The children’s plight was highlighted earlier this month after Nauru kicked out Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a global medical charity that had been treating asylum-seekers in the
camps. MSF said many children were suffering “traumatic withdrawal syndrome” and were unable to eat, drink or talk. The UN refugee agency UNHCR added in mid-October that the health situation of asylumseekers and refugees was “collapsing”. Ahead of a crucial Sydney by-election this month, PM Scott Morrison seemed willing to work with the Labor opposition to allow some refugees to be transferred to New Zealand, although they would still be blocked from entering Australia. But with ongoing counting pointing to a loss in the seat for the government, Morrison has since appeared to back away from a deal. “I just want to get them off, but I want to get them off in a way which does not put more children on Nauru,” he told commercial broadcaster Channel Nine on Friday. “If one boat turns up or one child is floating face down in
the water, how would Australia feel then?” Within Morrison’s Liberal Party, three MPs have so far called for children to be removed. New Zealand has an open offer to take 150 people from Nauru, and PM Jacinda Ardern said Monday she expected women and children to be prioritised if Australia accepts the proposal. However, she said the decision was “ultimately a matter for the Australian government”. There are 635 asylum-seekers and refugees on Nauru, including 52 children, according to Immigration Minister David Coleman. There are also some 600 men in transition centres on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island after the camp there was closed late last year, according to refugee advocates. Under a deal with former American president Barack Obama, 439 people have so far been resettled from Manus and Nauru to the United States, Coleman added. (afp)
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This picture taken in Palu on October 26, 2018 shows Indonesian workers working on a damaged bridge hit by quake-tsunami in Palu. Indonesia’s deadly quake -tsunami has left scores of children orphaned while others are still separated from surviving parents a month after the disasters, as torrential monsoon rain threaten to spark a public health crisis, aid group warn.
A month on, Indonesia’s quake-tsunami hit city faces health crisis
Indonesia’s quake-tsunami battered city of Palu is facing a public health crisis as torrential rains threaten to spread malaria and dengue fever to the devastated region a month after the disaster, aid agencies have warned. On September 28, a magnitude 7.5 quake and a subsequent tsunami razed swathes of Palu on Sulawesi island, killing some 2,200 people and displacing more than 220,000. Thousands more are missing, presumed dead, after entire neighbourhoods were swallowed up by liquefaction -- a process where a strong quake makes the ground start behaving like a liquid, turning it into a kind of quicksand. Desperate to stave off disease, authorities last week dropped disinfectant from helicopters on the worst-hit parts of Palu, where some 5,000 rotting corpses are feared buried beneath the ruins. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said the move was crucial to preventing the proliferation of disease-laden flies, cockroaches and rats.
But aid groups say there has been an increase in cases of diarrhoea and respiratory infection, while there are also suspected cases of mosquito-borne illnesses, including malaria and dengue fever. Heavy monsoon rains predicted for the months ahead threaten to make a bad situation worse. “It is likely we’re going to see more and more people getting sick... given how hard it is to maintain hygiene standards, with the rains providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, and with hundreds, if not thousands of bodies, believed to be decomposing in the ground,” said Selina Sumbung, chairperson of Save the Children’s partner in Indonesia, Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik.
- ‘Difficult to keep clean’ Safe play spaces and temporary schools have provided some solace for kids -- including many left orphans or still separated from surviving parents -- but children are at particular risk from any illness outbreak. Local and international relief efforts have accelerated over the past month after initial delays sparked looting as food and water ran out. Telephone reception and electricity have been restored to many areas with shops, restaurants and markets open. Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said Friday that things were “getting better” for people in the worstaffected areas. But numerous challenges remain. The hundreds of thousands
left homeless by the disaster are scattered across Palu and beyond. Many squat outside their ruined homes or are bunkered down in makeshift camps and entirely dependent on handouts to survive. Safe drinking water has to be trucked into encampments, while tarpaulins, blankets and tools are still in short supply in some areas. “We know when people are living in temporary conditions -- in tents or under tarpaulins -- that always poses a problem for hygiene,” said Andreas Weissenberg, team leader of the Red Cross field assessment team in Palu. “People stay closer together. It’s difficult to keep clean. They may not have access to water and latrines.” Elsewhere, monsoon rains have already turned roads to mud and primed slopes for landslides in some remote areas -- hampering
access for relief teams. Indonesian authorities lifted a state of emergency on Friday, after which a “transition period” is to continue before that ends on December 25. Indonesia has said that damage to the devastated area has topped $900 million while the World Bank has offered the country up to $1 billion in loans to get Palu back on its feet. Seventy percent of Palu has been cleaned up and water supply will return to normal by December, Central Sulawesi governor Longki Djanggola said Thursday. More than 1,400 tents have been erected for classes and 1,200 semipermanent shelters -- each with a dozen rooms -- are expected to be finished in two months’ time. For many, however, life is still far from returning to normal. “I just hope I can get a decent place, permanent housing and a job,” said 65-yearold Abdurrahim Laadu.(afp)
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Berawa Beach Becomes Playground of Surfing Lovers
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Trader Gregory Rowe, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast are sending U.S. stocks higher Thursday morning as the market found its footing after three weeks of steep declines.
Wall St.’s view: Despite solid US economy, dim profits ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nerve-wracking anxiety that’s gripped the U.S. stock market might seem oddly unmoored from economic reality: Economic growth is strong, unemployment ultra-low and consumers exceptionally confident. Indeed, on Friday, the government reported that the U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.5 percent annual pace from July through September. In the previous quarter, annual growth was an even stronger 4.2 percent. The two periods marked the strongest consecutive quarters of growth in four years. Unemployment, at 3.7 percent, has reached its lowest point since 1969. And Americans’ optimism over the economy, as measured by the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index, is running at an 18-year high. Yet many investors are increasingly seized by fear, and their primary worry is the corporate profits — which drive stock market gains — are poised to weaken. An array of threats to company earnings have emerged in recent months: Interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. A Trump administration-led trade war. An economic slowdown in China, which could depress global growth. Caterpillar, Ford and other U.S. corporate giants have been warning investors that the higher Trump tariffs will mean higher costs and lower
profits. Including Friday morning’s renewed sell-off on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average has shed more than 2,240 points — or more than 8 percent — since Oct. 3. The Fed has raised its key shortterm rate — a benchmark for loans throughout the economy — three times this year. And it’s expected to do so again in December and at least twice in 2019. Rising rates make borrowing costlier for consumers and companies. And they tend to hurt stocks by leading many investors to shift money out of stocks and into bonds to capture rising yields. Higher U.S. rates also draw foreign money to the United States, thereby strengthening the value of the dollar. Indeed, the U.S. dollar has risen more than 6 percent since mid-April against a basket of other major currencies. A stronger dollar makes American exports costlier overseas. It also makes it harder for foreign companies that have borrowed in U.S. dollars to repay their debts. On top of all that, President Donald
Trump has started a high-risk trade war by imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and on about $250 billion in Chinese products. Trump has invoked national security in justifying his attacks on what he calls other nations’ unfair trading practices. Trump’s import taxes have triggered retaliatory tariffs from China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and other U.S. trading partners. A result is that trade hostilities have escalated to levels not seen since the 1930s. The president has threatened to go further and tax an additional $267 billion in Chinese goods. If he does impose those further tariffs, it would mean his administration had imposed import taxes on just about everything China ships to the United States. All of that has contributed to growing fear that the U.S. economy, as sturdy as it may appear now, could weaken in the months ahead. “The trade war could go off the rails,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. This month, the International Monetary Fund downgraded its
outlook for the global economy and for emerging-market countries in particular. In doing so, the IMF pointed to rising rates and global trade frictions. Last week, China, the world’s second-biggest economy, reported that economic growth in the July to September period decelerated to its slowest pace since early 2009. For stock investors, “some of the pessimism is anchored in dimming growth forecasts and rising interest rates,” said Eric Lascelles, chief economist at RBC Global Asset Management. Traditionally, “those have not been friendly to stocks.” Tumbling stocks often signal a recession warning, the concern that growth will not only slow but stall. Not so this time. Most economists sound confident that there’s life yet in the U.S. economic expansion that began in 2009. “We’d guess this cycle can last at least a little bit longer,” said Lascelles, who foresees the U.S. economy growing 3 percent for 2018 and a stilldecent 2.5 percent in 2019. Likewise, Zandi at Moody’s Analytics downplays Wall Street’s October sell-off as “a garden-variety correction.” The Dow, up a sharp 11 percent
from late June to early October, might have been due for a pullback. “It’s not signaling a recession deadahead,” Zandi said. The economy is drawing fuel from $1.5 trillion worth of tax cuts Trump signed into law late last year. Still, the deficit-financed jolt won’t last forever. Zandi reckons that “it starts running out this time next year, and it’s gone by early 2020.” By then, the loss of government stimulus, combined with higher borrowing rates and a slowdown in household and corporate spending, would raise the risk of a recession. Mindful of the threat posed by higher rates, Trump has repeatedly criticized the stewardship of his handpicked Fed chairman, Jerome Powell, calling the central bank’s rate hikes “my biggest threat.” But Zandi, echoing other economists, said the Fed’s gradual rate increases are a “textbook” response to a strong economy, which over time can raise inflation to dangerous levels. “They’re doing exactly what they need to do,” Zandi said of the central bank. “The president is just looking for a scapegoat, setting the Fed up to be the fall guy when the economy does start to struggle.”(ap)
Berawa Beach in Canggu area has developed quite well because the surrounding locations are possible to be developed into tourist destination if managed properly. Many villas are growing like mushrooms in rainy season. Since the development of tourism industry in Bali is quite well, sometimes travelers are also looking for an alternative to Kuta and Legian, so that Canggu located next to them also gets the impact. More travelers in need of peace will enjoy natural atmosphere as well as stay in the Canggu area. Talking about coastal tourist attraction in Bali seems neverending. Although the island is fairly small, it has numerous hidden pearls. Berawa Beach, for instance, located in the same coastline as Petitenget, Batubelig and Canggu, is located at Berawa hamlet, Canggu. Local high waves become an attractive place for surfers. It can be
taken approximately 20 minutes by car or motorcycle from Kuta and turn left on the road section to Tanah Lot. Lately, Berawa Beach sufficiently develops because the beach is actually not too far from the glamour of Kuta or Canggu tourist destination earlier known by travelers coming on holidays to Bali. Road
access to Berawa Beach can pass through Batubelig, but, and the best is through the access adjacent to the Villa Legong Keraton precisely located on the Berawa Beach. An interesting point offered by Berawa Beach is the extreme wave because it is located in the South of the Bali Island directly getting in touch with the Indian
Ocean. For surfing lovers, here is the right playground. Atmosphere of this coastal area is quieter and emptier of visitors. Local residents commonly spend time and relieve fatigue during holidays or weekends, so that travelers can more freely enjoy this beautiful nature. Ocean view on the Berawa Beach can adequately make every visitor feel at home. When wishing to enjoy the beauty of Berawa Beach maximally, simply stay for a few days in this area. There are many types of villa rentals, resorts and homestays. Superiority of Berawa Beach
lies in the beautiful coast and proximity to various tourist facilities, airport and tranquility. So, Berawa Beach is worth choosing as destination considering there are many objects around the Berawa Beach such as Tanah Lot, horseback safari, Canggu Club and pilgrimage destination on Seseh Beach. Apart from having good and enchanting waves, Berawa Beach also presents a beautiful natural scenery, especially during sunset time. The atmosphere is very quiet, giving better privacy than its neighboring beaches like Legian and Petitenget. (kmb)
Coffee Bean Bracelet of Munduktemu, Has the Ability to Neutralize Body Odor, Really? Tabanan has a central production of coffee in Pupuan subdistrict. Interestingly, other than served as drink, coffee also has other benefits such as made into accessories in the form of coffee bracelet. Other than looking unique, the coffee bean bracelet is claimed to have the capability of neutralizing body odor. This innovative coffee bracelet was introduced in the anniversary of Tabanan town in Pupuan sub-district, on Saturday (Oct. 13). Initiator of the coffee bracelet who is also the headman of Munduktemu, Pupuan subdistrict, I Nyoman Wintara, said he wanted to try the innovation with the hope to open economic opportunities in the future for the sake of people’s income. The idea of ??making a coffee bracelet began with the advice and creativity continuously
explored by local community. Local community had previously innovated a painting on coconut shell considering the area produces a lot of coconut shells. Innovation on the making of coffee bracelet is an attempt to introduce the other side of coffee. Although he admitted the breakthrough has already existed in other areas, to Wintara, if there is a strong will and vivacity, this potential can be an extraordinary economic opportunity for local community. “Inspired by the proposal to make a coffee bracelet, we finally executed it. Incidentally, I take advantage of coffee bean directly picked from my own garden. My garden has not used chemical fertilizers from six years ago,” he explained. Interestingly, the aroma of cof-
fee still thickened from the coffee bracelet. This distinctive coffee aroma is useful to neutralize body odor and suitable for relaxation. “When used, it is affected by the heat of the body temperature, so the coffee aroma becomes more prominent. So then I can say that it can neutralize body odor,” he said. The materials in use are selected coffee beans. Do not let the aroma of coffee fade in a short period of time. In addition, coffee beans must be sturdy so when it is slammed or falls down they do not break. “It is where the difficulty lies, including the roasting coffee must have the right maturity so it is not fragile,” he said. This coffee bracelet handicraft has worked on by two residents. If this craft can be accepted by the market, he will develop and spread it to other residents. (kmb)
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Two ministers lead beach cleaning action in Kuta
KUTA - Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti and Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi led the beach cleaning action at Kuta Beach, Bali, Saturday (Oct 27) which is one of the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) program series. “We have protected the sea from Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing. Now what we see as pollution in the sea is garbage. I call on all people to stop using plastic,” Susi said before starting the action. She added that Indonesia could emulate some small countries in Africa that have not used plastic any more. “So, from now on there is no more plastic bottle in the office. Drink water from gallons with a tumbler. Can we do it? We can say our sea is our future, so don`t make it dirty,” Susi said. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the action to clean the beach was a small contribution but could inspire people to clean the beach from plastic waste. “The sea is not a trash can. Our ocean is our life, so love your sea like loving your life,” Retno said. She added that the spirit of the National Youth Oath Day which falls on October 28 is commemorated with the spirit of unity and cooperation, and it would be brought to the 5th OOC held on October 29-30, 2018 in Bali.
Earlier, the two ministers along with several ambassadors of fellow countries have released 1,000 hatchlings on Kuta Beach. Elementary school student Nafisnu Canggah Sangidu took part in beach cleaning action. He said he only got six pieces of garbage. “Today I only get little garbage because the beach has been cleaned this morning,” he said, adding that he had participated in the action for three times. The 5th OOC in Bali has six areas of actions, namely, marine protected areas, climate change, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, sustainable blue economy, and maritime security. At the 2017 Our Ocean hosted by the European Union in Malta, Indonesia announced that the country would establish 200,000 square kilometers of conservation areas by 2018, covering 6.5 percent of Indonesian waters. In addition, Indonesia announced it would restore the 18,882 square meters damaged coral reefs in the Dampier Strait off Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia). (ant)
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Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti (second left), Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (second right), Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen (left) and Bali Deputy Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati (right) attend Our Ocean Conference Pre-Event ( OOC) 2018: Beach Clean Up at Kuta Beach, Bali, Sunday (Oct 28).
Disbursed with central govt’s fund
Bedugul attraction arranged gradually
TABANAN — Tabanan district government, in this case the Tourism Office, is conducting an arrangement to Bedugul tourist attraction. The project utilizes a gradual budget from central government. At least it requires IDR 32 billion to arrange the 2.4 hectares of location. Head of the Tabanan Tourism Office, I Made Yasa, stated on
Wednesday (Oct. 24) the arrangement of the tourist attraction area is to make it look more beautiful. The current condition is considered to be less representative so that visitors decrease. Actually, he recognized the potential of the tourist attraction is not inferior to Ulundanu Beratan. “We are rearranging the Bedugul attraction area,” said Yasa on Wednesday
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Due to minimal funds available, the arrangement is going to be carried out in stages. With the arrangement, the number of visitors is expected to increase sharply.
(Oct. 24). He said the arrangement will be easier because the land area of 2.4 hectares is an asset of the Tabanan district government. His office already had a detailed engineering design (DED) for the re-arrangement. The location will be nicely arranged starting from parking area to the location of the object. The existing buildings will be totally renovated both for tourist accommodation and souvenir markets for visitors. Due to minimal funds available, the arrangement is going to be carried out in stages. With the arrangement, the number of visitors is expected to increase sharply. Surely this will affect the regional revenue of the tourist attraction which has not been maximized. “If this can be realized, the number of visitors will increase,” he assured. After all the administrations are complete, said Yasa, it will be immediately operated with the relevant regional apparatus according to their duties and cooperation with regional government-owned enterprise
(BUMDA), if possible. Previously, the parliament in the working meeting with the local government budget team (TPAD) of Tabanan also highlighted the less optimal transparency of related agencies in developing tourism potential of Bedugul tourist object. Moreover, it seems to be ignored. This happens because Bedugul tourist attraction does not operate, so the parliament considered it does not only lose the regional revenue (PAD) but the value of the assets owned also declines, especially the building assets. Secretary of Commission III of the Tabanan House of Representatives, I Wayan Sudiana, stated that to operate again, it will certainly require a very large investment value. “A few years earlier, Bedugul had a great potential to earn PAD. But after the collaboration stopped, it looks to be left unchecked. If wishing to be cooperated with private sector, it can be optimized under coordination with the Tourism Office so it becomes productive,” he said. Another aspect highlighted is regarding the potential around Ulunda-
nu Beratan which is very possible to add the regional revenue. However, until now it has not been worked on in keeping with the emergence of private property area that utilizes the lake view and border by charging cheaper parking levies than the Ulundanu attraction. In the recent working visit, Chairperson of Commission III, Wayan Lara, asserted that relevant regional apparatus must be keen to see the potential and it should be utilized by initiating cooperation with the imposition of the same admission ticket through profit sharing patterns. “This profit sharing pattern can benefit all parties and the arrangement around tourist objects can be done in an integrated manner,” he said. According to him, the location is very strategic if it is utilized by the Tabanan district government as a regional asset whose levies will give an increase in the regional revenue. “We see the potential there. It is very possible to be managed in order to increase the regional revenue. But so far, the executive has not seriously worked it on,” affirmed Lara. (kmb28)
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Pakistan’s ‘penniless billionaires’ expose money laundering frenzy
KARACHI - It took rickshaw driver Mohammad Rasheed a year to save 300 rupees to buy his daughter a bike, so when he found three billion rupees ($22.5 million) had passed through an unused bank account in his name, he was stunned ... and scared. “I started sweating and shivering,” said the 43-year-old -- just the latest victim of a money laundering scheme that Pakistan’s new prime minister, Imran Khan, has vowed to crush. When he got a call from the Federal Investigation Agency, Rasheed’s first inclination was to go into hiding, but friends and family members finally convinced him to cooperate with officials. His case mirrors dozens of similar stories in recent weeks that have filled newspapers in Pakistan and riled a populace long accustomed to extravagant tales of corruption and theft. The incidents follow a similar arc -- bank accounts in poor residents’ names are flooded with cash, then suddenly emptied in a laundering scheme that has likely seen hundreds of millions of dollars moved out of the country. Rasheed’s name was eventually cleared, but his anxiety remained. “I stopped driving my rented rickshaw on the roads because of the fear that some other investigating agencies might pick me up,” he said. “My wife fell sick because of the tension.” Only weeks before the fiasco he had finally been able to buy a 300-rupee bike with worn tyres for his daughter -- the fruit of a year’s careful saving. - ‘Stolen money’ The revelation of the laundering frenzy comes as the newly elected Khan has vowed to squash rampant corruption and recover billions siphoned from the country as his government scrambles to shore up Pakistan’s deteriorating finances. “This is your stolen money,” said the former cricketer during a televised address to the nation Wednesday. “It was stolen on public contracts... and transferred into these accounts, then laundered abroad. “I will spare no corrupt man in this country,” he promised. But for victims like Mohammad Qadir the damage has already been done. “I have never even seen a bank from the inside,” said the 52-year-old ice cream vendor. Transactions were nevertheless made in his name for 2.25 billion rupees. Since news of the incident spread Qadir says he is regularly mocked by his neighbours and also fears being kidnapped by criminal elements who believe he has billions of rupees to spare for hefty ransoms. “He is a penniless billionaire,” one of Qadir’s acquaintances laughed while driving past his ice cream cart in the Karachi slum of Orangi town. “People make fun of me, but I ended up with nothing at all from this situation,” said Qadir. “It is such a tragedy.” Sarwat Zehra, a 56-year-old official, says she has suffered from highblood pressure after being handed a bill for 13 million rupees in back taxes. “I was told that a company had illegally passed 14 or 15 billion rupees through my account,” she said. Pakistan’s poor have long been used as fronts for the elite to dodge taxes and hide assets. But the scale of the bank account scheme is unprecedented, with authorities pointing the finger at some of Karachi’s wealthiest power brokers including figures with links to former president Asif Zardari. (afp)
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In this picture taken on October 16, 2018, Pakistani autorickshaw driver Mohammad Rasheed plays with his daughter Nabeeha Rasheed in their home in Korangi, a slum area in eastern district of Karachi.
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Sri Lanka’s ousted prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe looks on during a media conference in Colombo on October 27, 2018. Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on October 27 suspended parliament, deepening political turmoil after he sacked the country’s prime minister.
Sacked Sri Lanka PM stays put as crisis deepens COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe resisted moves to evict him from his official residence Sunday, defiantly summoning allies for a crisis meeting as a thousand supporters stood guard. Wickremesinghe, who says his shock dismissal on Friday was illegal, ignored a deadline to vacate the colonial-era residence, even as his controversial successor sought blessings at a prominent temple ahead of naming a new cabinet. Officials said police will now seek a court order to evict Wickremesinghe, 69, threatening to escalate the standoff as neighbours and Western nations asked all sides to exercise restraint and respect the constitution. About 1,000 of his supporters gathered outside the Temple Trees residence, with troops seen nearby, but there was no sign of an intervention into the dispute. Wickremesinghe’s security and official cars were withdrawn by President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday, as the ousted prime minister demanded an emergency session to prove he still commanded a majority in parliament.
Instead, Sirisena shut parliament for nearly three weeks to forestall any challenge against his appointment of former strongman Mahinda Rajapakse as the new prime minister. Loyalists to Rajapakse, whose decade-long rule was marked by grave allegations of rights abuses and growing authoritarianism, still control the headquarters of two state-run television channels. All police leave was cancelled as tensions heightened in Colombo, with soldiers seen near the prime minister’s residence as well as the president’s office.
- International concern Meanwhile, Rajapakse travelled to a highly venerated Buddhist temple in the central district of Kandy to seek blessings from monks before naming a cabinet. Rajapakse’s aides said he was likely to name a few cabinet ministers later Sunday and begin work on Monday. He is yet to make a formal statement or address the nation since being elevated to the new post. The former strongman is a controversial figure at home and
abroad and presided over the crushing of a decades-long Tamil Tiger uprising. He is seen as being closer to China than Wickremesinghe, who had sought to re-establish stronger ties with traditional ally and regional power India. The crisis has again put the Indian Ocean in the international spotlight following turmoil in the neighbouring Maldives over its presidential election. India said it was “closely following” events in Colombo. “As a democracy and a close friendly neighbour, we hope that democratic values and the constitutional process will be respected,” India’s foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar said Sunday. The United States and European Union ambassadors in Colombo have called on the Sri Lankan rivals to follow the constitution and avoid violence. China’s ambassador to Colombo met separately with Rajapakse and Wickremesinghe on Saturday, officials said. Colombo-based Western diplomats met with Wickremesinghe for a briefing on the sacking. (afp)
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Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, Ohio CLEVELAND - Less than 50 years ago Cuyahoga Valley National Park was a sprawling community of farms and small-scale factories in the Cuyahoga Valley. Thanks to its natural beauty, intriguing fauna and flora and amazing story of habitat renewal, it was crowned as a National Park in 2000. Today it is one of just two national parks in the Great Lakes region of the U.S and a haven for wildlife such as bald eagles, white-tailed deer and beavers. The park is easy to access being a mere 20-minute drive from Downtown Cleveland and is and close to the city of Akron.
The tumultuous history of Cuyahoga Valley In the early 1800s, the US frontier was a patchwork of independent Indian nations and European settlers. Some settlers headed west in search of fertile farming land, and found their way to Cuyahoga Valley but with no viable way to export goods, they struggled to be self-sufficient. So, locals began the construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal, a man-made ditch that led from Cleveland to Akron and connected to the Ohio River. For decades the canal was a prosperous trade route and a popular recreational spot. Sadly, after the Civil War the canal’s expenditure started to outgrow its revenue, and in 1913 a major flood damaged the canal beyond repair.By the 1960s the rise of urbanisation, factory waste and sewage were causing environmental degradation. Campaigners successfully egged President Gerald Ford to sign a bill to establish the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in 1974. Cleanup of the park started in 1987 until it became a national park. Following the Towpath Trail While the canal has been consigned to history, visitors to the park can follow its path along the 87-mile Towpath Trail. Various parts of it are open to hikers, cyclists and horse riders – bikes are available to rent at Century Cycles in the town of Peninsula. You can also attend ranger-led programmes to learn more about the park and its wildlife. The Towpath Trail weaves through dense woodland and flower-strewn pastures, offering occasional glimpses of the Cuyahoga River. We recommend hiking along the Towpath Trail from Boston Store Visitor Centre to Stanford House. From here, follow the 1.5-mile Stanford Trail along a gentle incline through the trees, where chipmunks dart about and the sunlight casts a beautiful dappled glow on the forest floor. One of the more unusual creatures we spotted are woolly aphids, who cling to the trees in their hundreds and resemble small tufts of cotton wool. As the trail comes to an end, a long wooden staircase takes you the final few paces to Brandywine Falls, which cascades dramatically into boulder-strewn gorge. The 65ft waterfall can also be viewed from a wheelchair-friendly upper boardwalk.
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Special tourism authority of Bali keeps cultural tourism continuous
DENPASAR — Bali has owned a Regional Regulation on the Bali Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPDA) 2014-2029. From this regulation, derivatives can be made to cover Bali special tourism authority. Specific authorities are especially in relation to maintaining the sustainability of Balinese cultural tourism. “In my opinion, it is enough with the regional regulation derived from the RIPPDA Regional Regulation of the Bali Province that clearly sets forth the divisions of tourist areas and tourist objects,” said a member of Commission II of the Bali House of Representatives in charge of tourism affairs, A.A. Ngurah Adhi Ardhana, when asked for his confirmation on Wednesday (Oct. 24). According to Adhi Ardhana, every destination in Bali ideally has a management body. In the concept of one island-one management, the management body of each destination is integrated with a strategic body at the provincial level. This is what is meant by a special authority in the one island-one governance. “Thus, the management and development are in accordance with the sustainable strategy of empowering Bali tourism,” explained this PDI-P politician from Denpasar. Adhi Ardhana did not deny if at this time Bali tourism is faced with various problems starting from the cheap tourism, abuse of licensing to violation of the laws. The violations are related to investment, business competition, monopoly, money laundry or violations related to the Tourism Travel Business Regulations and Guide Services. However, these problems cannot then be resolved by the existence of special authorities. “When it comes to problems such as those currently happen, just ask the law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies to seriously investigate and bring the violation to the court for refutation,” he explained. Adhi Ardhana asserted it’s only strict law enforcement that can provide a deterrent effect. After imposing deterrent effect, it can reduce manipulation efforts or violations that harm Bali tourism, chiefly the people of Bali as a major stakeholder in the Bali cultural tourism. Meanwhile, Head of the Bali Tourism Office, A.A. Gede Yuniartha Putra, is confident that Bali must have special authority. Thus, tourism management has a blueprint that is not affected by politics. He believed this can make the concept of one island-one management run in accordance with the aspiration. “There must be an approval from central government. Regarding the form, of course this must pass through an FGD attended by all the institutions,” he added. (kmb32)
Busy beavers: observing wildlife along the Towpath Trail Another highlight is Beaver Marsh, located ¼ mile north of Ira Trailhead along the Towpath Trail. The marsh is now one of the most diverse habitats at Cuyahoga Valley, but it could have had a very different story. Once the site of an auto repair shop, plans were being made to transform the site into a parking lot. However something extraordinary happened during a site clean up: a small group of beavers that had recently returned to the valley took advantage of the open space and built a series of dams that flooded the area. This created a natural wetland that soon became teeming with life. Depending on the time of year, you can see turtles swim among the lily pads, watch beavers nibbling away at branches and hear choirs of ribiting frogs. There are also plenty of bird watching opportunities and you may even spot a bald eagle. What else is there to do? A wonderful way to view Cuyahoga Valley is on horseback, and there are several designated horse trails including Wetmore Trail (4 miles) and Valley Trail (11.4 miles). The park also allows kayaking and canoeing on most of the waterways. However you’ll have to source your own horse/boat as currently there are no rental businesses within the park. As well as the spectacular nature, Cuyahoga Valley is home to some residential areas and farms, including the well-preserved 19th century town of Peninsula. You can contact the farmers directly to learn about their products and attend farm-based programmes. Dotted throughout the year are various events such as farmers’ markets to bird walks and outdoor yoga. For a full list of events visit the Cuyahoga Valley website. If you fancy spending the night, there are basic camping facilities located near to the Boston Store Visitor Centre – you’ll need to bring your own food, tent and camping equipment. Alcohol though is not permitted in the park. (IBP/net)
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The inmates in Gianyar Detention Center are now given new activities such as carving out a Harley motorcycle engine body, laundry and car washing business both for motorbikes and cars.
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Pursuing Harley’s body, laundry to car washing
GIANYAR — The perpetrators of crimes undergoing punishment period in detention center (Rutan) are rightly given measurable guidance. The inmates in Gianyar Detention Center are now given new activities such as carving out a Harley motorcycle engine body, laundry and car washing business both for motorbikes and cars. The activities under strict supervision are opened by the detention center authority in collaboration with private sector. The Head of the Gianyar detention center, I Nyoman Mudana, stated on Wednesday (Oct. 24) that the new activity is opened to make a new atmosphere in the Gianyar detention center, especially for the inmates. “At first, when traveling around the block I saw this detention center has a small building but without workshop, so I had an initiative. It is meant to assist the inmate members so that they will not only ask to their family but occasionally there will be income given to their family,” he said. He said the laundry outlet is located outside the high wall of the detention center right in the ex-car garage. For location of the car washing place, the detention center must dismantle the side yard. So, the detention wall in eastern side must be broken down to make it easier for customers to wash their vehicles. “While working, they are supervised by detention center officers,” he explained. Mudana said that every inmate that is capable of working will be checked first track record while in detention. At least, they have served out half of their sentences and have showed good attitude at the detention center. As for the iron carving service of the Harley’s machine body, it must be done inside
the detention center. “Since they use hammers and sharp objects, they have to work in front of our officers, and are given more special attention,” he said. Mudana added that in running this business, the detention center makes cooperation with entrepreneurs. “It is the same as iron carving services, to procure laundry machines, and sprayers, we work with employers,” he explained. The car wash service is charged at IDR 40,000 and the laundry is IDR 6,000 per kilogram. The result is divided into two, namely for the entrepreneur and detainee, including profit sharing for the inmates. Meanwhile, specifically for car washing, the detention center has collaborated with Gianyar district government and Gianyar Police. “So, if the local government and police want to wash their car, we suggest them to use the service at our location,” he said. The founder of Skullsnation Biker Jewelry, Dewa Danu Saputra, claimed to have collaborated with the detention center because he needed employees. “Actually, my skilled employee has come here (be arrested—Ed). Rather than looking for new staff, I asked for permission so that my staff can work inside. Besides, we teach other
inmates to increase the number of staff,” explained Dewa Danu. As a company having a waiting list for two years for customers from overseas, Dewa Danu claimed to be overwhelmed to handle his orders. “If they are free, we might be hiring them. We are training them now. The most important thing is intention,” he said. If one has been expert in carving, then the prize offered for one Harley vehicle is worth IDR 25 million. “In my opinion, the detention center tends to have a mission to provide coach, not punishment. This way can become a good means. They will able to support their families,” he said. In addition to the three services, female inmates are engaged in food services, namely catering. However, so far this catering service only covers internal detention center. If there is an event in the detention center, it will involve the catering service of the detention centers handled by five female prisoners. The dweller of Gianyar detention center amounts to 126 people, consisting of 70 inmates and 56 detainees. This number of detention center dweller is classified to be overloaded because the ideal capacity is only 44 people. (kmb35)
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KPK holds photo hunting charity for Palu disaster donation
AMLAPURA —Karangasem Photographer Community (KPK) conducted a charity hunting activity to help the disasteraffected people in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The activity coupled with the Youth Pledge Day was held at the Ujung Water Palace tourist attraction on Sunday (Oct. 28). Head of the KPK hunting committee, I Made Pageh, accompanied by the organizing committee, Wayan Wenten Alika, stated on Saturday (Oct. 27) the hunting is a fundraising activity to help affected communities in Palu, Central Sulawesi. He added that actually the photo hunting was planned to be held in Denpasar City. However, because there is a colossal genjek a cappella activity, the hunting was approved to be organized in Karangasem precisely at the Ujung Water Palace tourist attraction. In addition to involving the photographers of Karangasem, this activity also involved all the Balinese potential photographers. However, there is possibility if the participants continue to increase because the committee does not apply any restriction. “We hope this activity can run successfully, including getting many funds to be used to help residents in Palu. Other than donations from the photographers, we also hope that the
Balinese Night with Legong Dance Experience an authentic Indonesian Dinner with a Legong Dance performance every Thursday evening at Manisan Bali. Specialty dishes from around the Indonesian archipelago are served buffet style alongside different courses for everyone to try. Table settings are arranged to face the charming Manisan Garden where elaborately costumed dancers gracefully move to the harmonious sounds of gamelan music. Legong is a classic Balinese court dance that re-enacts the kidnapping and rescue of a beautiful princess. This enriching weekly event also features a small art market showcasing unique souvenirs handcrafted by local villagers. It is priced at IDR 250K++ per person. Barbecue Night with Ramayana Dance A superb buffet dinner featuring a live grill station will satisfy your appetite with authentic dishes such succulent satays and island-fresh seafood. Be mesmerized by a traditional dance where mythical creatures depict the eternal struggle between good and evil. This vibrant performance takes place in Manisan Bali’s charming garden in a setting lit by flaming bamboo torches. Available every Saturday, this exclusive dining event promises a real taste of Bali, which is a rich blend of art, tradition and culture. It is priced at IDR 250K++ per person.
Grandpa Karno, independence fighter now becomes a scavenger Karno, 102, who lives in the Arum Timur neighborhood, Gilimanuk, Melaya subdistrict. He is known as a true fighter in the colonial era. Accompanied by his wife Yatmi, 85, Grandpa Karno claimed to originate from Nusa Penida, Klungkung. He used to be an orphan and his mother remarried. So, he and his brother were looked after by his uncle. Because of poverty, he never attended school. At the age of 30, Karno and other youths fought and became seinendan or semi-military ranks founded by Japanese colonial. “We attempted to expel the invaders by fighting vigorously,” said Grandpa Karno with a heavy breath.
Even though he is getting older and toothless, apparently he wanted to continuously tell stories passionately. He even claimed to have once walked with President Soekarno and fought all the ways to Sumatra and finally to East Timor. “So, I never came home. Just kept walking and fighting,” he recalled. When the independence was achieved and the situation was getting secure, in 1950 Karno migrated to Gilimanuk. Then, he married in 1956. From his marriage with Yatmi, they were blessed with five children and already had 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. His life is quite apprehensive and miserable. “In the past when I was healthy,
I worked as porter and carried a passenger in Gilimanuk Harbor. I used to be strong enough to carry a bag of copra and other goods. Now, I am no longer able to do that and often getting sick,” he explained. In order to kill time, Karno and his wife become scavengers in a temporary dumping site (TPS) located across their house. “If there are garbage trucks coming, I will sort the garbage,” he said. In Gilimanuk, Karno belongs to poor family and had already received home refurbishment assistance as well as rice for the poor. Karno claimed that he did not expect anything but to pray in order to be given health. Hopefully, their sons,
grandchildren and their great-grandchildren can live more properly. Chairman of the Jembrana Veterans Legion, I Ketut Gede, said that to be a veteran member there should be a recommendation from the Veteran Administrative Office (Kaminvet). “Try coordinating first with this office and the authorized agency will conduct the search because it must be supported with evidence and other requirements. All the requirements will be handled by the Kaminvet. After coalescing into veteran members, it can be included in the Veteran Legion,” he explained. He claimed to be salute and proud of the struggle of such fighter. (120)
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Themed Dinners at Manisan Restaurant Elevate Local Culture and Cuisine
As part of our ongoing commitment to honour Indonesia’s diverse cultural and culinary heritage, Alaya Resort Ubud proudly presents a series of themed dinners. These well-executed events all take place at Manisan Restaurant, an elegant venue housed within a traditional Javanese Joglo edged by a productive rice field.
community can donate as much as possible no matter how much nominal we receive. “The bigger the better will be. So, the resources distributed are even greater. Having collected the funds, we will channel the money through official government agencies,” he said. Meanwhile, the organizing committee, Wayan Wenten Alika, revealed the photo hunting event had 8 themes namely Glamour, Bali Classic, Recycle, Bali Modification, Sport and Beauty. In classical Bali, there will be photos with vintage bicycle, recycle, fashion from used goods recycled in such a way, sports with sport car and big motorbikes. Meanwhile, Alika explained there were 16 models, where two of them are from Karangasem and the rest from outside. “Besides, the committee also provides Karangasem specialties like typical pork porridge of Bebandem, typical Karangasem coffee, a typical Balinese Bugbug snack and Sibetan snakefruit juice,” he said. (kmb41)
This picture taken in Palu on October 25, 2018 shows Indonesian children playing at a shelter in Palu. Indonesia’s deadly quake -tsunami has left scores of children orphaned while others are still separated from surviving parents a month after the disasters, as torrential monsoon rain threaten to spark a public health crisis, aid group warn.
NEGARA - There are quite large numbers of former fighters that cannot become veteran members and are recognized for their struggle. The obstacles frequently happened related to administrative matters. Their administrative requirements have something to do with the absence of evidence to support the submission. One of the obstacles is that they are illiterate or never attended school. Nevertheless, their patriotism will always be seen if they tell stories about the struggle for the independence. True fighters struggled sincerely without expecting any recognition. This was also held firmly by Grandpa
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Director Mike Leigh eyes present day woes in new historical drama ‘Peterloo’
LONDON - British director Mike Leigh first turned his hand to historical drama with “Mr Turner” in 2014. Now, the 75-year-old Leigh -- feted for films such as “Secrets & Lies”, “Vera Drake” and “Abigail’s Party” -- is returning to the 19th century with a retelling of Britain’s Peterloo massacre. Leigh believes his latest film holds lessons for the present day -- in everything from austerity and apathy to authoritarianism and Brexit. The Oscar-nominated film-maker said “Peterloo”, depicting the deadly and tumultuous 1819 assault on pro-democracy protesters at St Peter’s Field in the northern city of Manchester, remains relevant in our “worrying times”. “Given the speed with which chaos has been ensuing not only in the UK... in this period... it does resonate,” Leigh told AFP on Friday ahead of the movie’s release in Britain next month. “People were protesting about the vote but also about their living conditions, and we know that’s got parallels (with today),” he added. Nonetheless Leigh is eager for audiences to make their own minds up on the lessons to be learned from “Peterloo”. “I’ve never made films that say ‘think this’, what I’m doing is inviting you to reflect” he said. “The audience can only decode and deal with the film in terms of your 21st century life -- there’s no other currency you can convert it into.” The social movement centred movie, set for release outside Britain next year, hits screens as the #MeToo campaign continues to flourish -- something Leigh is celebrating. “It’s astonishing that these things are only just being confronted now,” he said. “It’s outrageous and it’s great that finally people... get in there....” (afp)
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US journalist Megyn Kelly loses talk show after blackface remark
NEW YORK - NBC News said Friday it has pulled the plug on US television journalist Megyn Kelly’s morning talk show, after her comments about the use of blackface sparked a major backlash.
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“Megyn Kelly Today is not returning,” NBC News reported, citing its own spokesperson. “Next week, the 9am hour will be hosted by other Today co-anchors.” The 47-year-old Kelly, a former attorney and Fox News anchor, is in talks about her future at NBC, with unnamed sources quoted by the network itself saying she is likely to leave. Kelly’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, was quoted as saying that “discussions about next steps are continuing.” At issue, according to The Hollywood Reporter: the payout
of the remainder of her multimillion-dollar contract, and the length of her non-compete clause, which will determine where she could go next. The cancellation of Kelly’s program was swift. Just three days ago, during a segment about Halloween costumes, Kelly questioned if blackface -- makeup traditionally used by non-black performers to mock African Americans -- was always problematic. “What is racist? Because, truly, you do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface for Halloween
or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween,” she said Tuesday. “When I was a kid, that was OK as long as you were dressing up as, like, a character.” The comments sparked a quick backlash on social media, calls for Kelly’s resignation and displeasure from her own colleagues. “While she apologized to the staff, she owes a bigger apology to folks of color around the country,” said veteran NBC weatherman Al Roker, who is black. On Wednesday, she opened her live show with a mea culpa. (afp)
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Balinese youth may not be finicky when looking for jobs DENPASAR —Commemoration of Tumpek Landep on Saturday (Oct. 27) and 90 years of Youth Pledge on Sunday (Oct. 28) is very good moment to sharpen the mind intelligence and the history of the nation’s journey. Additionally, it has a profound meaning for Balinese teenagers to no longer be finicky when choosing jobs. This was warmly discussed at the Bali Post Editorial Club at Arowana Food Street on Jalan Veteran #63 Denpasar on Friday (Oct. 26). In this digital era, they should not become unemployed after graduation. Head of the Bali Education Office, TIA Kusuma Wardani, stated the unemployment rate in Indonesia according to the latest BPS’s data is mostly contributed by the graduates of vocational school (9.84 percent), diploma (7.22 percent), high school (6.95 percent), bachelor degree (6.22 percent) and elementary school (3.44 percent). “Elementary school graduates want
to take any job because of their limited ability. But if job seekers have higher education, they still choose job opportunities,” she said. TIA is confident that unemployed vocational school graduates in Bali must be smaller when compared to the national data. However, this problem remains a great homework for Bali, especially after the governor scheduled 40 percent of high schools, and 60 percent of vocational schools in the policies. In this case, the government wants to provide space for students to complete secondary education with competence. “In the future, our work will bring our children
to job market-oriented education through vocational schools,” said TIA Kusuma Wardani TIA herself got interesting fact in the Bali Mandara Vocational School which now opens three departments namely Building Design Engineering, Light Vehicle Engineering and Information Technology. These fairly masculine majors are actually more in demand by girls. Moreover, since the beginning they had the ideal to take vocational school so that after graduation they can earn and help their families. In addition, female students had more achievements than their male counterparts. “It is
a fact that we have to be more serious about educating our children at home,” he affirmed. Non-independent Chancellor of the Undiknas University, Prof. Gede Sri Darma, D.B.A., said that Bali actually has great human resources. However, the current children tend not to be independent. This cannot be separated from the extraordinary fear of their parents that do not allow their children to be independent. “Don’t blame on children, yet blame on parents that spoil their children,” he said. Meanwhile, the Head of the Higher Education Service Institution (LLDIKTI) for Region VIII, Prof. I Nengah Dasi Astawa, justified that mentality of young Balinese people that still prefer pursuing degree to
working quickly. Through the 2018 Youth Pledge, young Balinese should make introspection whether they are still a burden of the family or the State. Secondly, leave the attitude of no longer choosing jobs. So, he asked parents whose son or daughter had graduated to no longer spoil them. “Stop their pocket money and gasoline money, so they will feel the difficulty of finding money. This is a way to foster a sense of embarrassment for young Balinese,” he stressed. News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.