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Worrying, gambling phenomenon among students
Even though every effort has been made by police to handle gambling, so far it remains o exist. More sadly, if gambling was formerly committed by the circles of adult men, now it is feared to have spread to various elements of society, children and teenagers regardless men and women. Similarly, the kinds and forms of gambling are diverse. Initially it was carried out secretly, but today it is not. Even, gambling has become an industry, especially in the field of sports. One of the sports frequently taking advantage as a gambling or betting arena is football. Results of the football matches are often the object of betting. Do you still remember the recent World Cup?
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Many football lovers have predicted their respective country. Even, some students also liked to try their luck on guessing the scores of football on television. Not only that, the democratic event like presidential election 2014 was also used as a betting arena. If the presidential candidate and its running mate could win, then they would receive betting money, while the losing one
must be willing to pay their bet. First of all, people gamble because of trial and error, which unwittingly grows into a hobby for them. Gradually the hobby changes into a necessity. In other words, there has been a gambling addiction. According to Dewa Gede Ary Wirawan, Chairman of the National Committee of the Indonesian Youth (KNPI) of Tabanan
Chapter, if the phenomenon was left without handling, the consequences could be bad. When they grew adult, probably they might have become a respected member of society, it was not impossible to be addicted to gambling. He said the rampant gambling reaching all walks of life from students to public officials should become the concern to all parties. “We acknowledge it is still very difficult for us to eliminate the gambling totally. To that end, the role of parents is also needed to monitor their children’s relationship outside the home,” he said, Saturday (Jul 26). At least, added Ary Wirawan, par-
ents should give understanding to their children about the negative effects of gambling whether in the form of bet or others because the education and character building were not only the responsibility of school but also the parents and the environment. “Do not just blame on children, but give them an understanding as early as possible. So, the intention or desire to gamble will disappear gradually,” he explained. He added the rampant gambling among students probably happened due to the lack of entertainment they needed. Students needed to have fun for a moment beyond their daily routine. Then, getting involved in a cheap bet became their choice. (bit)
Investment worth tens of billions only ‘brings in’ shipwreck
SEMARAPURA - Shipwreck of Gelis Rauh passenger vessel landing around the breakwater project of Fish Landing Base (PPI) drew the public attention. Other than the shipwreck, the ‘ruins’ of fish landing base at Karangdadi hamlet, Kusamba village, Dawan subdistrict also faced the same fate. Local people deplored since it was built in 2004, so far the PPI project worth tens of billions of rupiahs only brought in shipwreck. A local community leader, Ketut Warsana, said that since the PPI was established, most people hoped that its presence could be beneficial to local people such as providing a positive impact on employment and economic standard of local community. “It’s pretty sad that with tens of billions of investment it only brings in shipwreck,” he said. He revealed that local residents actually had been very patient to wait for the completion of the PPI. It was revealed for several times in the meeting of Pasurungan hamlet, Kusamba village. Likewise, it also delivered when the executives and a number of other public figures in Klungkung made a dialogue with the surrounding community. However, the nature around the project seemed not to approve the construction. The main building sank in coastal
sand, surrounding nature was destroyed by tidal waves as well as the breakwater on the west and east side fell to pieces repeatedly due to ferocious waves. He said the public still had a hope that the PPI could operate. However, the way to process in the next financial year should be changed to realize it. “If only the breakwater utilized piles since the beginning, it would definitely give better results,” he said. When the process was the same, he was pessimistic that the project could be completed properly. He also agreed to the review made by the current administration. It would answer the subsequent fate of the PPI. If it should be continued, it had to be undertaken with a different system. He fully handed over the project continuation to the current government. At the moment, the condition should get a joint evaluation so as such similar things would not happen over and over again each year. Similar opinion was also revealed by other residents, Gusti Mangku Aji and Wayan Rudi. “Hopefully, the presence of shipwreck here will become a good sign for the existence of the PPI and the problem can be further resolved,” he hoped. Since the beginning the PPI had drawn concerns like other mega projects ending in stagnation. Moreover, it retained an indication of corruption. During the construction from 2004 to
A wonderful hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Bali, Wapa di Ume (WdU) is a luxury resort that boasts rice fields as its centerpiece, placing you truly at one with nature. From Wapa di Ume Suite with decking that stretches over the agricultural panorama, to stunning villas with private pools overlooking the natural beauty, this is an oasis of calm in a serene setting. With totally 33 dwellings, WdU Resort & Spa now has the capacity for more to enjoy this oasis of peace and quiet among the rice fields of central Bali and each positioned in its own way to maximize the feeling of privacy and personal space. The 18 units carefully constructed around the rice fields that provide such an epic backdrop have now been augmented with 15 new room extensions across an idyllic river. The extension brings more of the rustically designed and natural feel rooms, from the Lanai Terraces featuring sunken baths, to a delectable choice of villas with private pools. Complementing the extension
9 Aug Tumpek Kandang Pura Puseh Gianyar Pura Luhur Dalem Segening Kediri Tabanan Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Tegalalang
13 Aug Buda Cemeng Menail Pura Dalem Tarukan Linggih Pajenengan Ida Dalem Tarukan Cemenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut Pejeng Kaja Gianyar Pura Puseh Manakaji Peninjoan Tembuku Bangli Pura Kawitan Gusti Celuk Kapal Mengwi Pura Taman Limut Mas Ubud
2012, the PPI had totally spent IDR 21,959,650,000 sourcing from the state and local budget of Klungkung County. In 2013, the budget was IDR 2,271,520 for the construction of breakwater along 25 meters in the west side. However, it was not used because there was a design review. The Head of Klungkung Livestock, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Gusti Ngurah Badiwangsa, recently said that the PPI would be budgeted again as much as IDR 200 million this year. It would be used for review process determining
whether the project having been buried in sand was worth continuing at the location or should be moved to other location. At first, the PPI construction was intended to increase the income of fishermen, fish consumption, the export of fishery products, the supply of industrial raw materials (fish boiling) and employment opportunity. Unfortunately, all the goals could not be realized because the project planning was chaotic and had indication of corruption. (kmb31)
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of the resort is a new communal pool overlooking the river and an additional spa, so while visitors have access to the whole establishment, the new wing can be treated as a boutique resort within a resort. This is extended to the provision of a new restaurant, offering the same fascinating mix of Balinese and Western dishes. Every facet of WdU oozes class, with top class facilities and fittings, exceptional service as standard and a host of added extras, including yoga lessons, rice field walking tours, open air theatre and Balinese cooking lessons. And always, always, the rice fields as a living, working, growing centerpiece.
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WdU a different kind of resort
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A damage ship is seen on Fish Landing Base (PPI) in Karangdadi, Klungkung
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13 Sep Tumpek Wayang dan Kajengkliwon Uwudan Pura Majapahit Jembrana Bhatara Ratu Gede Celuk Gianyar Pura Bhatara Ratu Widyadari Cemenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Sesetan Denpasar Bhatara Ratu Alit dan Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarman Dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Pamerajan Agung Dawan Klungkung Pura Padarman Dinasti Dalem Sri Aji Kresna Kepakisan Besakih Pura Penataran Giri Purwo Tegal Delimo Banyuwangi Pura Jala Shidi Amerta Juanda Surabaya 17 Sep Buda Cemeng Klawu Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Cemenggaon Gianyar Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida Pura Pasek Gelgel Bongkasa Abiansemal Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Sanding Tampak Siring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Guwa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Pura Ida Ratu Puncak Pameneh Penataran Agung Besakih Pura Sad Kahyangan Penida Nusa Penida Pura Jati Ubud Gianyar Pura Melanting Ubud Gianyar Pura Dalem Ped Nusa Penida Pura Penataran Agung Karangasem 19 Sep Hari Bhatara Sri 23 Sep Tilem Sasih Ketiga Dan Anggara
Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc. The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion. The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines. In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.