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ForBali and representatives of Tanjung Benoa residents rallied in front of the office of the Bali House, Tuesday (Oct 1). The demonstrators expressed their attitude to reject the Benoa Bay reclamation and explicitly requested the House to make a recommendation in order to revoke the Decree of Reclamation of volume II.
This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from “Gravity.”
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‘Gravity,’ 90 minutes of terrifying beauty Associated Press Writer
In an age when we’re able to consume content so many different ways — and that’s a good thing, mostly — let’s declare right now that there’s only one truly correct way to experience “Gravity,” Alfonso Cuaron’s thrilling new space film. In a theater. On a huge screen. And in 3-D. Yes, even for all you 3-D naysayers — we hear you, but this is the movie you HAVE to see in 3-D. And please, no matter how many months or years pass, don’t watch this film on your little smartphone. If you’ve seen the heart-pounding trailer, you’ll know that Sandra Bullock and George Clooney play astronauts who experience a traumatic accident in space. You may also know about the extraordinary special effects used to create this weightless cinematic world — so extraordinary that many are calling the
film a landmark of the sci-fi genre. But what you can’t know, until you’re in the theater, is just how much you’ll feel like you’re up there in space, feeling its vastness, perhaps even feeling cold. And how you might let yourself forget, momentarily, that this movie wasn’t shot on location. And how you’ll ask yourself, how did they DO this? And how you’ll then forget the question, because you’ll be caught up once again in this 90-minute thrill ride. Cuaron’s filmmaking prowess is no secret. His 2007 “Children of Men” was a masterful evocation of a bleak fu-
turistic world where women can no longer conceive, and warring gangs struggle for control of the dying human race. But while that film teemed with people, “Gravity” has but a few. It aims to evoke the full terror of true solitude — indeed, Bullock is alone much of the time. And though it doesn’t take place on Earth, “Gravity” is in a way closer to our reality — not a futuristic world, but one that exists today, though you’d have to be on a space mission to get there. If you were, you’d want to be with Matt Kowalski (Clooney), the experienced mission commander, cocky and totally in charge. He jokes easily with Mission Control (voiced by Ed Harris, in a nice nod to “Apollo 13” and “The Right Stuff”) while spacewalking with a new jet pack, but when disaster strikes, he’s the guy you want nearby.
George Clooney hopes government shutdown ends soon Associated Press Writer
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NEW YORK — George Clooney knows the country is going through a tough time with the government shutdown. But the actor is optimistic that “cooler heads will prevail” and let things get back to normal. He applauded U.S. Rep. Peter King, a New York Republican, as one of the “guys on the right,” trying to get the government back up and running.
“I know for a fact that there’s a lot of guys on the right, Peter King, for instance, and some people like that, who are also doing the best they can to stop this from happening or to put an end to it,” Clooney said. He added: “You just hope that it happens soon.” King has spoken out against Tea Party Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Clooney made the comments at the New York premiere of his new film, “Gravity.”
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ForBali and Tanjung Benoa community rally
Demand to revoke reclamation decree of volume II Bali Post
DENPASAR - ForBali and representatives of Tanjung Benoa residents rallied in front of the office of the Bali House, Tuesday (Oct 1). The demonstrators expressed their attitude to reject the Benoa Bay reclamation and explicitly requested the House to make a recommendation in order to revoke the Decree of Reclamation of volume II. I Kadek Duarsa, one of the Tanjung Benoa residents stated that Tanjung Benoa community had strongly rejected any kind of reclamation plan at Benoa Bay. On that account, he asked the governor to revoke the second decree
as manifestation of his seriousness in protecting the environment at Benoa Bay. Meanwhile, Wayan Gendo Suardana highlighted again the issuance of the decree on the Benoa Bay assessment (better known as the
Decree on Reclamation of volume II). “When the House has issued a recommendation on the revocation and has revoked all the recommendations related to the Benoa Bay reclamation plan, the Governor should keep his promise to revoke
it, too,” he said. Gendo said that ForBali came to the office of the Bali House to express their aspirations that the House should take a political action. It should be taken by issuing a recommendation to ask the Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika to immediately revoke the second decree because it was the decree on reclamation,” he said. Gendo also mentioned the allegations that the group protesting and criticizing against the Benoa
Bay reclamation plan belonged to a mercenary group. Gendo expressly said that the activist movement was not motivated by money. “Today, the action of criticizing the policy with idealism is indeed scarce. Amid the materialistic culture, it is hard to believe if there are people are willing to take the time to go down the streets without the motif of money and promises to gain a power. However, we all belong to that critical and scarce people,” he said. (dgk)
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The residents of Tek-Tek hamlet, Peguyangan, Denpasar are waiting in line to get water from a truck
Backfill soil of market project planted with banana trees Bangli (Bali Post)—
Dry season, dug wells at Peguyangan start drying out Denpasar (Bali Post)—
Recent dry season does not only have an impact on the agricultural irrigation. However, it also has an effect on the wells of residents in North Denpasar, precisely at Peguyangan village. At least 15 wells of residents at Tek-Tek hamlet, Peguyangan, have showed reduction in the water supply. “The water of dug wells have decreased,” said the Chief of Tek-Tek hamlet, Nyoman Bawa Riasa, Tuesday (Oct 1). Bawa Riasa said that dug wells of residents had begun to dry since three or four months ago. However, since not all residents used dug wells, the water difficulty could still be overcome. “Moreover, at this time the residents have received water assistance from the Municipality Waterworks (PDAM),” said Bawa Riasa. Meanwhile, to meet the need for clean water at Peguyangan, the Denpasar Municipality Waterworks had been supplying water to local village since this week. “Since Monday, we’ve been supplying clean water to Peguyangan region. We alert three tank trucks where a truck is alerted at Peguyangan, while two others are standby as backup,” said Managing Director of the PDAM Denpasar, Putu Gede Mahaputra. Mahaputra said that three hamlets were experiencing water crisis, namely the Tek-Tek, Tagtag Kaja and Dualang. The drought was estimated to occur until next month. “From our coordination meeting with the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), the drought is estimated to last
until the end of October. The tank truck is also provided by the Denpasar Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency,” he explained. According to Mahaputra, a tank truck containing 30 cubic meters of water was alerted at Peguyangan. In other words, if the drought continued to last for the next month, more than 900 cubic meters of water were supplied to meet the clean water needs for toilets of local residents. “People in this area are mostly using dug wells, so that in this dry season many wells of residents are drying up,” he explained. Formerly, the Head of the Denpasar Agriculture, Food Crops and Horticulture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra, said that a total of 400 hectares of agricultural land at four subak areas in Denpasar could not be planted until December 2013. It happened because the four subak areas did not get supply of irrigation water from the upstream. The four subak areas were the Subak Pakel 1, Subak Pakel 2, Subak Dalem and Subak Sembung. (kmb12)
After previously planted with sweet potatoes, the backfill soil mound at the Kidul Market project in Bangli even looks to have been planted with banana trees. The banana planting was alleged to be the aftermath of protest because the surrounding residents were disappointed with the presence of backfill soil annexing the road space. It drew the attention people that happened to be passing at that road section. As observation at the location, the backfill soil originally used for the construction of Kidul Market project was seen to be piled up on the southern side of the market, precisely near the road intersection. A number of residents met at the location claimed not to know when and who planted the bananas trees on the backfill. Obviously, the two banana trees standing upright on top of the backfill were identified to have existed since Monday (Sep 1). According to residents, the improper planting of those banana trees was considered a form of protest by residents against the existence of backfill in the local market. The presence of the backfill since a few weeks was considered quite disturb-
ing the residents nearby as it could result in dust. Moreover, some food traders did selling around the backfill. One of the traders who rejected to be named said the existence of mounting backfill around the peddling location was considered quite disturbing as in the current dry season. Strong wind came and blew the dust on the soil to fly around. Related to that matter, the Chief of Bangli Municipal Police (Satpol PP), Dewa Agung Suryadarma, when asked for his confirmation said that he did not dare to take action. His party did not know about the agreement made between relevant agencies and partner related to the Kidul Market development. “We do not dare to take haphazard action because it can kindle different impression,” he said. Nevertheless, his party would consistently make coordination with relevant agency posing the leading sector of the market project. Suryadarma added the relevant agencies working on the construction of Kidul Market should make a shed to restrict the project location from other public facilities, so that it would not interfere with the activities of surrounding people. (ina)
Eviction land at Gilimanuk not been worked on Negara (Bali Post)—
The former eviction land of people’s homes at Penginuman, Gilimanuk, has not been worked on so far. The two-hectare land located around the entrance gates at Gilimanuk will be going to be used for tourist resort. However, up to these days it stays empty and the land is overgrown by bananas where some areas have been drying out. Previously, the government insisted on evicting the residents for the construction on the land. But, lately it was even taken advantage for planting coconut and mango trees. As planned, the result of the cultivation would be used by local community groups. However, the sandy soil is no longer overgrown by those plants. No mango tree is seen to survive and there are more banana trees. Since it has been long unused, a few bamboo houses were seen to have been erected at the location. The land itself has long history. In 2006, at least 76 families inhabited the land but they were then evicted. But, based on observation on Tuesday, more bananas were found on the land. As information got from surround-
ing community, the land was originally planned for a marine tourism development by investors. Unfortunately, the development plan failed. Later, the area was going to be used for oil and cargo harbor to rest area, but they had not been proved and there was no indication if the land would be exploited. Finally, the county government made it for coconut plantation by planting hundreds of large enough coconut trees (not the seedlings). Not long after, the trees were dead. According to some local residents, the death of hundreds of coconut trees occurred because the soil texture was not appropriate for coconut cultivation. According to them, at that time local government rushed to release the land. After many years, in fact there was no certainty of investors that would like to invest on the land. Headman of Gilimanuk, IGN Rai Budhi, when asked for his confirmation on Tuesday (Oct 1) said the land was planned to be used for cargo terminal in 2014 by Jembrana government. At this moment, the land was still empty and a number of plants could not grow. (kmb26)
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Rimba Jimbaran opens its doors
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JIMBARAN – Rimba Jimbaran Bali officially opened in September, ready to welcome APEC delegations with spectacular sunsets and a tranquil forest setting, as another unique product by Ayana Resort and Spa. Under the same management of Capella Hotel Group, Rimba features 282 rooms and suites to expand on Ayana’s 368 rooms and villas. The 8 hectare resort is located within Ayana’s 77-hectare grounds overlooking Jimbaran Bay, just 12 kilometers from Bali’s airport. Rimba’s name, which is Indonesian for ‘forest’, reflects its setting and use of sustainable materials in its architecture and interior design. The landscaping is like entering a national park with tree-lined entrance and scenic trails, and magical sunset views across the forest to the ocean beyond. Guests of both Ayana and Rimba experience seamless service as they enjoy the best of both worlds: Rimba with its forest ambience and Ayana’s unrivaled ocean-front setting. With its unique facilities and design, Rimba
complements Ayana, providing guests with two unique hotels to explore and two very different experiences to enjoy. Rimba’s convenient location also provides additional accommodation and event venues for weddings and meetings at AYANA, which launched new MICE facilities in June including an expanded Ballroom, high-tech ampitheater, and VIP boardroom. Rimba’s opening was strategically timed ahead of the APEC Summit in Bali in October, to accommodate high-level APEC delegations and meetings at AYANA’s new state-ofthe-art MICE facilities. Capella Hotel Group chairman Horst Schulze said Rimba’s opening underscored the owner’s continued investment and commitment to the highest quality and service. “I have
opened hundreds of hotels around the world, I’ve worked for the biggest names in the industry over a career of more than 50 years, so I’ve seen a lot of hotels, visited a lot of hotels, and I know how to spot a good hotel,” said Mr Schulze. “Ayana is not just a good hotel, this is truly a world-class hotel and right at the very top when we talk about the best resorts in the world. This resort has continued to evolve and get even better every year. The owner is truly committed to understanding guests’ needs and catering for their expressed and unexpressed wishes, and he continues to invest to ensure Ayana remains world-class. The next stage in this evolution is the opening of this new hotel, Rimba, which has its own story and unique experiences to offer guests,” Mr Schulze added.
Calendar Event for October 4 through 28, 2013 4 Oct Tilem Sasih Ketiga Odalan Ida Ratu Geng Penataran Agung Besakih Odalan Ida Ratu Raja Puraus di Merajan Seloding Besakih Pura Ulun Kulkuk Besakih 6 Oct Saniscara Pon Julungwangi Pura Panti Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kayuputih Buleleng 8 Oct Anggarkasih Julungwangi Pura Tirtaharum Tegalwangi Bangli Pura Pasek Tohjiwa Wanasari Tabanan Pura Pasek Tangguntiti Jakatebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Bendesa Sangsit Buleleng Pura Dalem Waturenggong Taro Tegalalang Pura Ibu (Pura Kaja) Wanasari Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Tulikup Pura manik Bingin Sidemen 9 Oct Buda Umanis Julungwangi Pura Penetaran Gana Bebalang Bangli Pura Dalem Gede Banjar Pande Bangli Pura Puncaksari Pdi Sangeh Abiansemal Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Sanak Sapta Resi Sidan Gianyar Merajan Pasek Tohjiwa Jakatebel Merajan Pasek Prateka Batusesa Merajan Jeroan Dauh Cemenggon Cemenggon Pura Puseh Penegil Darma Kubutambahan Singaraja. Merajan Pasek Subadra Kramas-Gianyar Pura Dalem Maya Blahbatuh Gianyar Linggih Bhatara Kayu Selem Besakih 17 Oct Wraspati Wage Sungsang Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung Desa Tangkas Klungkung Pura Siang Kangin Tampuagan Tembuku Bangli Odalan Ida Ratu Mas Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Petemon Merajan Pasek Gelgel Melinggih Odalan Ida Bhatara Bang Tulus Dewa Besakih 19 Oct Purnama Sasih Kapat Bathara Tiga Sakti Penataran Agung Besakih Pura Meru Cakra Lombok Pura Lempuyang Madya Karangasem Pura Penerejon Kintamani Pura Pulaki Buleleng Pura Tirta Empul Tampak Siring Pura Puseh, Pura Desa, Pura Penataran, Pura Luhuring Akasa, Bhatara Hyang Basukih Desa Cemenggaon Sukawati Pura Tirta Negari Singapadu
Pura Puseh, Desa, Penataran Tangsub Sukawati Pura Penataran Agung Tegallalang Pura Desa Denjalan, Tegaltamu, Tegehe, Batu Yang lan Batuaji Batubulan Pura Puseh Singakerta Ubud Pura Nataran Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Bakuang Ceningan Nusa Penida Pura Pasek Getas Kawan Kedewataan Ubud Pura Agung Dukuh Sakti Pangku Subami Braban Pura Pasek Gelgel Carik Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Klanting Dukuh Krambitan Pura Pasek Bendesa Mas Gadungan Selemadeg Pura Agung Pasek Tohjiwa Wanasari Selemadeg Pura Penataran Pasek Kayu Putih Bandem Karangasem Pura Puseh Werdi Agung Bolang Mangondow Sulut Pura Dukuh Segening Wangsiang Karangasem Pura Dalem Khayangan Arya Gajahpara Sukaluwih Tejakula Buleleng Pura Pasraman Suci Renon Denpasar Pura Penataran Agung Kertabumi Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Jakarta Pura Luhur Waisnawa Asah Badung Sepang Buleleng Pura Ulun Danu Batur Songan Kintamani Pura Agung Bhuwana Skyline Jayapura Papua Pura Dalem Bengkel Banjar Benoh Ubung Denpasar Merajan Suci Geriya Penataran Banjar Gemeh Denpasar Pura Pejengaji Tegalalang Pura Panti PasekGelgel Desa Meliling Kerambitan Pura Pejenengan Dukuh Ogan Desa Sangkan Gunung Rendang Karangasem Pura Dadia Dukuh Segening Desa Swastika Buana Saputih Banyak Lampung Tengah Pura Dukuh Sakti Belatung Kukuh Kerambitan Pura Gumang (Bukit Juru) Desa Bugbug Karangasem Pura Kawitan Arya Samping Banjar Langon Kapal Pura Pejenengan Pule Sari Desa Dukuh Sidemen Karangasem Pura Segara Penimbangan Banjar Galiran Desa Bakti Seraga Buleleng Pura Puseh Yeh Ulakan Desa Suana Nusa Penida Pura Bukit Mentik Gunung Lebah Desa Batur Kintamani Pura Pasek Tangkas Kori Agung Kukuh kerambitan Pura Penataran Ubud
Pura Luhur Giri Kusuma Dauh Peken Blahbatuh Pemerajan Agung Jambe Guwang Sukawati Pura Taman Sari Busungbiu Busungbiu Buleleng Pura Giri Jagat Nata Ketewel Sukawati Pura Dang Khayangan Penataran Agung BaturningMambal Abiansemal 22 Oct Penampahan Galungan 23 Oct Hari Raya Galungan Pura Wakika Kupang, NTT Pura Agung Girinatha Sumbawa Besar NTB Pura Dukuh Sakti Dukuh Kediri-Tabanan Pura Atambuananta Kutamba NTT Pura Webananta Kupang, NTT Pura Giripati Mulawarman Pontianak Pura Mustika Dharma Cijantung I Jakarta Timur Pura Mustika Dharma Kompleks Kopassus Cijantung Jakarta Timur. 24 Oct Wraspati Umanis Dungulan Pura Watukaru Tabanan Pura Lempuyang Luhur Karangasem Pura Kentel Gumi Klungkung Pura Pasek Gaduh Umadesa Kediri Tabanan Pura Pasek Kubayan Wangaya Gede Penebel Tabanan Merajan Pasek Tohjiwa Tiyingan Merajan Pasek Gaduh Umadesa. 25 Oct Sukra Paing Dungulan Pura Ulun Suwi Jimbaran, Badung Pura Luhur Cemenggon, Sukawati Pura Pasek Ubung Denpasar 26 Oct Saniscara Pon Dungulan Pura Segara Jembrana Pura Dalem Gede Losan Klungkung 27 Oct Redite Paing Kuningan Pura Dalem Tegal Tamu Sekar Mukti Batubulan Pura Kubayan Umagunung Sempidi Badung 28 Oct Soma Kliwon Kuningan Pura Desa Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pasek Tohjiwa Sawah Selemadeg Pura Pemerajan Agung Benawah Kangin Gianyar Pura Panti Pasek Gelgel Pelapuan Busungbiu Pura Kahyangan Tulus Desa Apuan
Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc. The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion. The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines. In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.
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Zimbabwe: Poachers poison 91 elephants
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Elderly people take shelter from the rain at a subway station in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. According to its cabinet-level Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD), Taiwan faces an accelerated aging population and declining fertility rate.
World not ready for aging population Associated Press Writer
The world is aging so fast that most countries are not prepared to support their swelling numbers of elderly people, according to a global study being issued Tuesday by the United Nations and an elder rights group. The report ranks the social and economic well-being of elders in 91 countries, with Sweden coming out on top and Afghanistan at the bottom. It reflects what advocates for the old have been warning, with increasing urgency, for years: Nations are simply not working quickly enough to cope with a population graying faster than ever before. By the year 2050, for the first time in history, seniors older than 60 will outnumber children younger than 15. Truong Tien Thao, who runs a small tea shop on the sidewalk near his home in Hanoi, Vietnam, is 65 and acutely aware that he, like millions of others, is plunging into old age without a safety net. He wishes he could retire, but he and his 61-year-old wife depend on the $50 a month they earn from the shop. And so every day, Thao rises early to open the stall at 6 a.m. and works until 2 p.m., when his wife takes over until closing. “People at my age should have
a rest, but I still have to work to make our ends meet,” he says, while waiting for customers at the shop, which sells green tea, cigarettes and chewing gum. “My wife and I have no pension, no health insurance. I’m scared of thinking of being sick — I don’t know how I can pay for the medical care.” Thao’s story reflects a key point in the report, which was released early to The Associated Press: Aging is an issue across the world. Perhaps surprisingly, the report shows that the fastest aging countries are developing ones, such as Jordan, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Vietnam, where the number of older people will more than triple by 2050. All ranked in the bottom half of the index. The Global AgeWatch Index (www.globalagewatch.org) was created by elder advocacy group HelpAge International and the U.N. Population Fund in part to address a lack of international data on the extent and impact of
global aging. The index, released on the U.N.’s International Day of Older Persons, compiles data from the U.N., World Health Organization, World Bank and other global agencies, and analyzes income, health, education, employment and age-friendly environment in each country. The index was welcomed by elder rights advocates, who have long complained that a lack of data has thwarted their attempts to raise the issue on government agendas. “Unless you measure something, it doesn’t really exist in the minds of decision-makers,” said John Beard, Director of Ageing and Life Course for the World Health Organization. “One of the challenges for population aging is that we don’t even collect the data, let alone start to analyze it. ... For example, we’ve been talking about how people are living longer, but I can’t tell you people are living longer and sicker, or longer in good health.”
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In this Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 photo, a game ranger walks by a rotting elephant carcass, in Hwange National Park , Zimbabwe.
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HWANGE, Zimbabwe — The stench of rotting elephant carcasses hangs in the air in western Zimbabwe, where wildlife officials say at least 91 elephants were poisoned with cyanide by poachers who hack off the tusks for the lucrative illegal ivory market. Massive bones, some already bleached by the blistering sun in the Hwange National Park, litter the landscape around one remote watering hole where 18 carcasses were found. Officials say cyanide used in gold mining was spread by poachers over flat “salt pans,” also known as natural, mineral-rich salt licks. They say lions, hyenas and vultures have died from feeding on contaminated carcasses or drinking nearby. “The magnitude of what we are witnessing today is much higher than what has occurred previously,” environment minister Saviour Kasukuwere told reporters on a trip to the park Monday. Cyanide attacks the bloodstream, kills almost instantly and causes rapid decomposition. Most of the poisoned elephants died in the past month. The chemical is commonly used by illegal gold panners to separate the metal from surrounding ore and is easily available. Nine suspected poachers have been arrested this month after the biggest, most brutal poaching spree on record. Three men were sentenced to up to 16 years in jail. The Hwange park, stretching over 14,000 square kilometers (5,400 square miles), has one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Africa. Kasukuwere, newly appointed to the environment ministry after disputed elections won by longtime President Robert Mugabe in July, said Zimbabwe will intensify efforts to campaign among world nations — including Asia, where there is the highest demand for ivory — to curb a trade declared illegal by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Tusks of the poisoned elephants are thought to have been smuggled into neighboring South Africa through illicit syndicates that pay desperately poor poachers a fraction of the $1,500 a kilogram (2.2 pounds) that ivory can fetch on the black market. “We will cooperate with international organizations such as Interpol to crack down on the pay masters. So the war is on, it’s a war which we will win, we are not going to surrender,” Kasukuwere said. The state Environmental Management Authority is planning to burn the elephant carcasses and call in experts to detoxify the affected areas, beginning with digging out the salt licks and removing the top layers of soil contaminated by the cyanide granules. Officials believe at least two deeply drilled wells supplying the water holes may have also been contaminated and will likely have to be sealed. New wells will probably be drilled away from the tainted ones. “We will drill more boreholes in the park because these criminals target areas where there is a shortage of water,” said Kasukuwere. But Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped wildlife and environment authorities say they are underfunded, understaffed and poorly equipped because of the nation’s troubled economy. Kasukuwere said Hwange park, Africa’s third largest wildlife sanctuary after the Serengeti in Tanzania and South Africa’s Kruger National Park, has only about 150 rangers and few fully operational off-road vehicles for an expanse that ideally should have a staff of at least 700.
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Tourists walk past the banners of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. The Leaders and Ministers of 21 Pacific-Rim economies will gather this week in Bali intent on revitalizing trade to keep the global economy on a path to recovery, create jobs and move the region towards more balanced and sustainable long-term growth.
APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2013 opens in Bali
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NUSA DUA - The Leaders and Ministers of 21 Pacific-Rim economies will gather this week in Bali intent on revitalizing trade to keep the global economy on a path to recovery, create jobs and move the region towards more balanced and sustainable long-term growth. Following a meeting of APEC Senior Officials that concludes on Wednesday, Leaders and Ministers will focus on strengthening free trade and investment in the region, addressing growing inequities and environmental challenges that are a bi-product of economic transition, and improving connectivity to facilitate the cross-border movement of goods, people and capital to drive greater productivity. “APEC member economies are united in our commitment to building a resilient Asia-Pacific as an engine of growth and taking practical steps to support the realization of this objective,” Ambassador Yuri Thamrin, the lead APEC Senior Official who has guided work undertaken within APEC during the course of Indonesia’s 2013 chairmanship. “Leaders and Ministers will have an opportunity to assess our efforts to lower barriers and further our pursuit of the Bogor Goals for free trade and investment in the region by 2020,” he
explained. “The commitments they make this week will guide APEC economies as we address complex at and behind-the-border issues, develop policies that help small businesses enter into global supply chains, and pursue measures to ensure that proper infrastructure is in place for businesses and people to benefit from increasing integration.” Leaders will come together on 7-8 October for two retreats to discuss policy. They will also engage with heads of industry and consider their recommendations for improving the business environment in the region through a constructive two-way dialogue. Ministers will meet on 4-5 October to examine the actions and insights that have sprung from APEC deliberations, projects and economic and technical collaboration between economies, ministries, the private sector and partner regional and global institutions. “The APEC region has been im-
pacted by continued uncertainty as economies recover from the global financial crisis and confront shifts in the stimulus polices that were put in place to address it,” said Dr Alan Bollard, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. “This week’s meetings can help to breathe renewed confidence in the global economy by laying the groundwork for increased trade and investment, and domestic consumption, noted Dr Bollard who will discuss the latest economic trends and put APEC’s agenda in greater context at a news conference on Thursday. “ Â Identifying processes for bridging unfolding regional agreements and improving the chances for a positive outcome during the 9th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Bali in December are components of APEC’s agenda.” The APEC region is home to about three billion people, and accounts for 45 percent of global trade and half of total gross domestic product.
NUSA DUA - The discussion of main issues at the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Wednesday went smoothly, according to Trade Ministry’s Director General for International Trade Cooperation Imam Pambagyo. “So far, the discussion has been smooth. Issues will be discussed in detail at the next meeting,” said Imam, adding that three priorities need to be discussed in the meeting, attended by the leaders of APEC economic members and 1,200 business leaders. He said the first priority is to implement Bogor Goals agreement, namely the liberalisation of trade and investment by 2010 for developed countries and by 2020 for developing countries. The second is to maintain sustainable growth in the APEC region, and the third is the issue of connectivity related to physical infrastructure and the easy transportation of people, goods, and services. According to him, the three priorities to be discussed are related to the 2009-2014 mid-term development plan in Indonesia. On the second day of the APEC senior officials meeting, leaders are required to finalise the main issues before bringing them up at the APEC ministerial meeting to be agreed by APEC heads of state/government from October 7 to 8, 2013.
Balinese asked to support APEC Summit Antara DENPASAR - Bali Provincial Legislative Assembly (DPRD) Chairman Anak Agung Ngurah Oka Ratmadi has called on the people of Bali to support the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting being held from October 1 to 8 in Nusa Dua. “We ask all people in Bali to support the success of this international event in order to project a positive image for the participants,” Ratmadi said. He noted that the APEC meeting will be held in Nusa Dua, but all regions on the island resort of Bali should be safe and under control, because the delegations from the participating countries will visit some tourist attractions including the Taman Ayun temple. “Therefore, we call on all people in Bali to support the success of the meeting that will be attended by 21 heads of state/ government,” he said. Meanwhile, security has been tightened in the districts of Tabanan and Badung in the Bali province ahead of the APEC meeting. “We tightened the security with the help of the Ditrict Military Command personnel and have checked every motor vehicle plying on the main roads to find any sharp weapons or drugs,” Tabanan resort police spokesman Adjunct Senior Commissioner Dekananto Eko Purwono stated earlier on Tuesday. He noted that all motor vehicles entering the area of Tabanan were being checked to ensure security at the APEC meeting. “We are checking all motor vehicles in our effort to create a peaceful situation in Bali during the APEC meeting,” Purwono said. Meanwhile, TNI and police officials were also deployed around the three entry points of the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) in Nusa Dua, which is the main venue for the APEC meeting. TNI and police officials were seen guarding the around the north gate on Pratama Street, which is the main gate and the south gate on Tuesday. Motorists without special identity cards from APEC have been forbidden from entering the BTDC area.
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RLD FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, file photo, people walk near Capitol Hill in Washington. As the government’s partial shutdown enters a second day, most companies across the country are doing business as usual. Yet concern is rising that a prolonged shutdown would cause some work at private companies to dry up and consumers to lose faith in the U.S. economy.
Gov’t shutdown: No progress on ending stalemate AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File
One of road in Singaraja which is very quiet. IBP/File
To resolve urban congestion
County govt formulates alternative roads Singaraja (Bali Post)—
The discourse to open alternative road around Singaraja town has long been expressed by residents. And such discourse was reopened when the House and county government discussed about the draft of regional bylaw on Spatial Plan in the plenary session in the Buleleng House, Tuesday (Sep 1). Discourse on the alternative road was expressed by PDI-P Faction in the general view. The faction expected the county government to immediately formulate an alterna-
tive road considering the development of Singaraja town in terms of traffic had been growing rapidly. To anticipate the urban congestion, local government needed to
make an alternative road directly leading to the East Buleleng such as Sawan and Kubutambahan. “We want the making of new road amidst the town heading for Sawan and Kubutambahan subdistrict. It has become a necessity because of the density of urban traffic tending to kindle congestion,” said Ody Busana serving as spokesman of the PDI-P. In his response at the plenary session, Regent Putu Agus Surad-
nyana said that his party had been thinking about the new road network development around Singaraja town. As planned, the county government would open the outer ring road connecting the town to the neighborhood of Sangket, Sawan and Seririt territory. “In general, in chapter 10 of the Regional Spatial Plan we have planned the development of new road network, including the SawanSangket and Sangket-Seririt road
Home and car rental office burned out Denpasar (Bali Post)—
Great fire broke out in the city of Denpasar. The house doubling as the office of Sekar Emas Car Rental owned by Ayu Mas Widiastuti, 33, located Jalan Wibisana Gang II G/No.3, West Denpasar, burnt down on Tuesday (Oct 1). Other than burning home and the office of the car rental, the fire also burned down two cars and two motorcycles. Due to the incident, she suffered a loss worth hundreds of millions of rupiahs. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the incident. The fire had been handled by police authority and remained under process of investigation related to the causes. As information obtained, the fire occurred around 11:00 a.m. One of the residents living around the location, Made Apong, said the fire took place so quickly. He did not dare to ascertain where the fire originated from. “Suddenly, the home and car rentl office were on fire,” said Apong when met by reporters at the scene last Tuesday. Before the fire, he added, four cars were parked there, but
two others were missing. Probably, they had been rented. Well, at the time of the incident, two vehicles consisting of Suzuki APV and Daihatsu Xenia and the two motorcycles namely Yamaha Byson and Kymco burned down. Information told if the fire was alleged to originate from the car rental office. It was unknown what kindled it. Once the flame appeared, it quickly spread to vehicles and the buildings of boarding house. When the fire took place, it was accompanied by three big explosions to vibrate the surrounding houses. “Probably, the explosion was kindled by petrol in the tank of vehicles,” said another resident. Not long after, four units of fire trucks arrived at the scene. They had trouble to reach the location because it had to pass through a small lane. Due to persistence of the fire brigade, they finally managed to reach the hotspots. Approximately after one and a half hours, the fire could be extinguished. Meanwhile, the vehicles and motorcycles only left the frames and the building was in ruins. Even, the location looked to have been installed with police line. (kmb21)
section,” said the regent. Meanwhile, the Head of Buleleng Development Planning Board (Bappeda), Gede Suyasa, said that his party would follow up the new road development plan by preparing the transportation master plan study. From the master plan, it could be known where the exact location of the ring road would be. “To sum up, we have designed the outer ring road in the Regional Spatial Plan,” he said. (kmb15)
Bukit Jambul The name of Bukit Jambul was given when the Dutch colonial coming to Indonesia. At that moment the tourist saw a high hill in the south way that related the Regency of Klungkung and Besakih. In the top of mountain, there is holy place named Puncak Sari Temple. Uniquely, the temple surrounded by many big trees. From the top of mountain, the visitor can see rice the beautiful panoramaof ricefield. The combination view of high hill and big
trees make it named Bukit Jambul ( crest hill) Bukit Jambul is located in Pesaban Traditional Village, Nongan, Rendang Subdistrict. It is 8 km from Klungkung Regency and 51 km from Denpasar, while from Besakih Temple it is just 15 km. In this tourism area, there are many restaurant and others facilities such large parking area. Bukit Jambul is very popular as a good place to feel and explore the harmony combination of hills, rice field, valley and sea.
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WASHINGTON — The political stare-down on Capitol Hill shows no signs of easing, leaving federal government functions — from informational websites, to national parks, to processing veterans’ claims — in limbo from coast to coast. Lawmakers in both parties ominously suggested the partial shutdown might last for weeks. A funding cutoff for much of the government began Tuesday as a Republican effort to kill or delay the nation’s health care law stalled action on a short-term, traditionally routine spending bill. Republicans pivoted to a strategy to try to reopen the government piecemeal but were unable to immediately advance the idea in the House. National parks like Yellowstone and Alcatraz Island were shuttered, government websites went dark and hundreds of thousands of nonessential workers reported for a half-day to fill out time cards, hand in their
government cellphones and laptops, and change voicemail messages to gird for a deepening shutdown. The Defense Department said it wasn’t clear that service academies would be able to participate in sports, putting Saturday’s Army vs. Boston College and Air Force vs. Navy football games on hold, with a decision to be made Thursday. Even as many government agencies closed their doors, health insurance exchanges that are at the core of President Barack Obama’s health care law were up and running, taking applications for coverage that would
start Jan. 1. “Shutting down our government doesn’t accomplish their stated goal,” Obama said of his Republican opponents at a Rose Garden event hailing implementation of the law. “The Affordable Care Act is a law that passed the House; it passed the Senate. The Supreme Court ruled it constitutional. It was a central issue in last year’s election. It is settled, and it is here to stay. And because of its funding sources, it’s not impacted by a government shutdown.” GOP leaders faulted the Senate for killing a House request to open official negotiations on the temporary spending bill. Senate Democrats led by Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada insist that Republicans give in and pass their simple, straightforward temporary funding bill, known as a continuing resolution.
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Syria chemical disarmament team begins mission
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Damascus - International disarmament experts were to begin cataloguing Syria’s vast arsenal of chemical weapons Wednesday, checking a list of sites provided by Damascus and conducting on the spot tests ahead of its destruction The 19-strong team from The Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) arrived in Damascus Tuesday to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2118 ordering the elimination of Syria’s chemical arsenal by mid-2014. The mission was to begin work a day after Syria’s opposition warned of a “humanitarian disaster” in the Damascus suburb of Moadamiyet al-Sham, one of the areas reportedly targeted in an August 21 sarin attack that killed hundreds of people. It also comes after Syria’s information minister insisted that President Bashar al-Assad would stay in office and could run for another term in elections next year. Assad’s departure is a key
demand of the opposition, who insist it must be a pillar of a mooted Geneva peace conference. The disarmament team includes 19 OPCW inspectors and 14 UN staffers who drove to a five-star Damascus hotel in a 20-vehicle UN convoy from the Lebanese capital, Beirut. On arrival, the team set up a logistics base. “In the coming days, their efforts are expected to focus on verifying information provided by the Syrian authorities and the initial planning phase of helping the country destroy its chemical weapons production facilities,” a UN statement said. This should be completed by November 1, it added. The task is huge, as Syria’s arsenal is believed to include more than 1,000 tonnes of sarin, mustard gas and other banned chemicals stored at an estimated 45 sites across the war-torn country. The mission is the first in OPCW history to take place in a country wracked by civil war. The OPCW group arrived as a team of UN experts left after probing seven alleged gas attacks.
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A convoy of inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons prepares cross into Syria at the Lebanese border crossing point of Masnaa, eastern Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Italian PM Letta faces Senate showdown as Berlusconi party splits Reuters
ROME - Prime Minister Enrico Letta warned on Wednesday that Italy risked being left without a stable government if he loses a confidence vote triggered by Silvio Berlusconi’s move to pull his centre-right party out of the coalition. However, the media tycoon’s furious decision on Saturday to withdraw his ministers from the government has provoked a revolt in his People of Freedom (PDL)
party that could see dozens of Senators defy orders and vote for the government. Estimates of how many will do so vary widely. PDL Senator Roberto Formigoni said on Wednesday that 25 rebels were ready to form a new group, whereas on Tuesday members of the dissident camp had given forecasts as high as 40. Letta issued his warning after a week of political drama as the fragile accord that held his unwieldy coalition of left and right together
broke apart over moves to expel Berlusconi from parliament following his conviction for tax fraud. “Italy is running a risk that could be fatal, without remedy. Thwarting this risk, to seize or not seize the moment, depends on the choices we will make in this chamber. It depends on a yes or a no,” he told the Senate. For Letta, whose center-left Democratic Party (PD) has a strong majority in the lower house, the vote in the 315-seat Senate will be decisive. A
vote is expected in the early afternoon after a debate by Senators. He can count on at least 138 votes from the PD and centrist parties, but to be sure of winning he would need at least another 20 votes for a majority. Late on Tuesday, Letta told the five center-right ministers ordered by Berlusconi to quit the government that he would not accept their resignations, a sign of confidence and an invitation to other moderates to support him in the vote.
He said the government would continue with tight control over public finances and a focused program of economic reforms and said it was vital that Italy had a stable government in 2014 when it assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union. Financial markets have responded positively to signs that defectors from the center-right would guarantee the survival of the government and avert the uncertainty of new elections.
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Tourism sector major growth driver
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DENPASAR - Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said the country’s tourism sector has been growing significantly in the Asia-Pacific region, compared with other parts of the world.
Tesco looks to China as profits dive in Europe
“The country’s current economic growth cannot be separated from the contribution of the tourism sector,” the minister said here on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) High Level Policy Dialogue on Travel Facilitation (HLPD) in Bali’s Kuta area. According to her, the tourism sector had played an important role in the Asia-Pacific region and was relevant in the context of the latest APEC Summit’s theme of, “How the Asia-Pacific region can keep growing amid the uncertainty of the world situation.” The minister pointed out that tourism growth in Asia-Pacific was the highest in the world and its contribution to Indonesia’s economy ranged from eight to nine percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The tourism sector was the fifth largest contributor to Indonesia’s economy, Pangestu added.
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LONDON - Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco agreed a major deal on Wednesday to create a retail giant in China, as it seeks to offset “challenging” trading conditions in Europe which hit profits hard. Tesco will create a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise (CRE), it revealed in a statement, alongside news that first-half net earnings slumped by a third on flat revenues, restructuring costs, tough overseas markets and lower profit from property sales. London-listed Tesco -- the world’s third-biggest supermarket group after US retailer Wal-Mart and number two Carrefour of France -- added that the Chinese move was part of its international strategy to tap further into fast-growing economies. “Tesco and CRE today announce that they have entered into definitive agreements to combine their Chinese retail operations to form the leading multi-format retailer in China,” a statement said. The companies had revealed in August that they were in exclusive talks over a deal. Hong Kong-listed CRE will have a stake of 80 percent and Tesco will have 20 percent, but this can rise to 25 percent after five years. “We are delighted to work with CRE to create the leading Chinese retail business,” said Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke in the statement. “Through this deal we have a strong platform in one of the world’s most exciting markets and it will move us more quickly to profitability in China. “This is very good news for customers and shareholders and a further demonstration of our commitment to build sustainable, profitable businesses, establish multichannel leadership in all of our markets and pursue disciplined international growth.” The new venture will combine Tesco’s 134 Chinese branches, as well as the firm’s Chinese shopping mall business with the China Resources Vanguard business of 2,986 outlets. CRE chief executive Hong Jie said that “the joint venture brings together the individual strengths and advantages of Tesco and CRE.” The deal would link local knowledge of customer behaviour with the best practice of an international group. The deal marks the latest attempt by Tesco to transform its fortunes after last year suffering the first drop in annual profits for two years. The London-listed supermarket giant is battling weak sales in main market Britain, and over the past year decided to close its failed US division Fresh & Easy and to exit from Japan. In another heavy blow, Tesco reported that net profits dived 33.6 percent to £820 million ($1.3 billion, 981 million euros) in the first half of its financial year, or 26 weeks to August 24. That compared with profits after taxation of £1.24 billion in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose by just 1.9 percent to £31.91 billion. The Chinese deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 2014 but remains subject to regulatory and CRE shareholder approvals. Tesco will make a cash contribution of £185 million to the venture. It will also pay £80 million to CRE following completion, and another £80 million on the first anniversary.
People walk by a bank in a business district of Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. Slower growth in China and India and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s stimulus programme is hurting Asia’s economic momentum, the Asian Development Bank said, as it cut its forecast for the region.
ADB cuts Asia growth forecasts as India, China slow Agence France-Presse
HONG KONG - Slower growth in China and India and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s stimulus programme is hurting Asia’s economic momentum, the Asian Development Bank said, as it cut its forecast for the region. In an update to its annual Asian Development Outlook published in April, the bank tipped regional gross domestic product to grow six percent this year, compared with its earlier forecast of 6.6 percent. Growth in 2012 was 6.1 percent. It also trimmed its 2014 estimate to 6.2 percent from the 6.7 percent previously stated. Asian economies have seen a marked slowdown this year owing to a troubled first six months in China -- a key driver of regional growth -- while India has been hit by political paralysis, rising inflation and a slumping rupee. On top of this are worries about the Fed’s massive bond-buying programme, which saw a huge investment splurge in emerging economies when unveiled late last year but which the central bank is
now considering winding down. The ADB cut its 2013 forecasts for China to 7.6 percent, well down from its April estimate of 8.2 percent, blaming weaker domestic demand, a softening industrial rebound and sharp downturn in foreign trade. “Moderating growth in the People’s Republic of China is the price of structural reform as authorities engineer a medium-term transition to a more sustainable growth path than one led by exports and investment,” ADB chief economist Changyong Rhee said in a statement. “However, this growth deceleration could impact the rest of Asia... since the PRC’s economic influence has grown in the past decade,” Rhee said. India is seen growing 4.7 percent this year, compared with six percent forecast
previously, with the ADB blaming a depreciation in the rupee -- it hit a record low against the dollar last month. It also cited capital outflows as foreigners repatriate their cash on expectations the Fed’s stimulus will soon end. India’s economy is also hit by industry and investment bottlenecks due to poor infrastructure and delayed structural reforms, the report said. The ADB now forecasts growth in East Asia -- including Hong Kong and Taiwan -- to come in at 6.6 percent for the year. Growth for Southeast Asia is seen at 4.9 percent, from 5.4 percent, as it is hampered by the performances of its three biggest economies -- Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia -- which are seeing “lacklustre exports and moderating investment”. The report said uncertainty over the Fed stimulus has “sparked the recent exodus of foreign capital from emerging markets including India and Indonesia” causing nervousness and contributing to lower-than-expected growth.
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Tourists flocked at Kuta Beach, Bali Island. Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said the country’s tourism sector has been growing significantly in the Asia-Pacific region, compared with other parts of the world.
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Cultivation center opens in Taman Ayun arrangement Bali to boost pearl exports project complained Antara
JAKARTA - The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has set up an Oyster Broodstock Center in Karangasem, Bali, to augment the cultivation of pearls in Indonesia. While inaugurating the Indonesian Pearl Festival 2013 on Wednesday, Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sharif Sutardjo noted that broodstock was expected to help increase the value of Indonesia’s pearl exports. The ministry will also encourage the issuance of an Indonesian National Standard Certification for pearls (SNI 4989:2011) used as the base for the drafting of the Pearl Grading Operating Procedure Standard and will be followed up by the issuance of an Indonesian Quality Pearl Label (IQPL). For the promotion of Indonesian pearls, the ministry also plans to support the publication of the Indonesian South Sea Pearl book, which was introduced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC’s) Women Inspiring Program in Bali on September 7. The book will be officially launched on October 3 as part of the Indonesian
Pearl Festival activities. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the Ministry of Trade are also drafting a new regulation on pearl exports to enhance the value of pearls and boost its sales. “To strengthen the product’s international marketing, ministers of the two agencies are working on a ministerial regulation on pearl export control,” said Minister Sharif Cicip Sutardjo. Such a regulation was necessary because Indonesia is the world’s largest South Sea Pearl producer and caters to 43 percent of the global demand, the minister pointed out. Indonesia, however, ranks only ninth in the international pearl trade, with its total annual export value pegged at US$29.5 million or 2.07 percent of the world’s pearl exports, which are valued at US$1.4 billion annually. “I am disappointed because our export value is still very small,” Sutardjo said. He added that he was optimistic that Indonesia would be able to ramp up its pearl export value because the country had adequate supporting facilities, such as vast pearl cultivation areas and relevant technology.
Bali Post MANGUPURA - Ahead of the visit made by the APEC 2013 delegates to Taman Ayun Temple at Mengwi, the pedestrian arrangement project at the tourist attraction even reaped the criticism from residents. Construction of stairs at the entrance gates in front of the Taman Ayun Temple was considered to hamper the access of local people. Residents also considered the project to lack of socialization. An issue spread on Monday (Oct 1), if the residents would rally in response to the closing of the road access in front of the Taman Ayun Temple on account of the arrangement project. But it was just limited to an issue. The situation around the Taman Ayun Temple had been conducive on Tuesday. Nevertheless, Chief of Munggu customary village, Gulingan, Ketut Sudiasa, confirmed the desire of his residents to make a demonstration. However, such desire could still be muted. He said the protests of residents against the construction of the stairs in front of the entrance gates of the Taman Ayung Temple was triggered by the closing of road access for residents to perform their daily activities such as going to market. In essence, people considered to have been hampered because their main road access could no longer be used.
Such an issue had been discussed in a village meeting on September 22. His party conveyed the people’s aspirations that basically objected to the construction of stairs hampering the road access. However, people’s complaint was never responded. Besides, the residents were confused with the traffic diversion due to the construction because the socialization made was very minimal. Alternative path used was also inadequate because it was only a narrow neighborhood street. Similar opinion was also revealed by Hamlet Chief of Munggu, Made Rudraksa. Protests of residents, he said, were delivered to village authority. Regarding to traffic diversion socialization, he admitted, was minimal. The pedestrian arrangement project posed a part of the Taman Ayun Temple project. The Head of Badung Human Settlements Agency (DCK), Ni Luh Putu Dessy Dharmayanti, some time ago explained that Taman Ayun pedestrian arrangement project included a number of works such as the circular parts of the entrance gates in the west and east, split gates, police post, culinary stalls, swing wantilan hall, botanical garden, bathroom of botanical garden and pathway to museum. The project cost IDR 8,465,114,946 and would be completed on December 21, 2013. Meanwhile, the supervision against the pedestrian project was implemented with the contract valued at IDR 167,627,900. (kmb25)
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Traffic police officers stand outside a religious building decorated with Buddhist flags Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in Thandwe, Rakhine State, western Myanmar.
Muslims hide amid Myanmar sectarian violence Associated Press Writer
THANDWE, Myanmar — Terrified Muslim families hid in forests in western Myanmar on Wednesday, one day after fleeing a new round of sectarian violence that erupted even as the president toured the divided region for the first time since clashes flared there last year. Tuesday’s unrest near the coastal town of Thandwe, which saw Buddhist mobs kill a 94year-old Muslim woman and burn dozens of homes, underscored the government’s persistent failure to stop the sectarian violence from spreading. Rights groups say President Thein Sein has done little to crack down on religious intolerance and failed to bridge a divide that has left hundreds of thousands of Muslims marginalized and segregated, many of them trapped by security forces in prison-like camps for those who fled their homes. Wednesday was Thein Sein’s second day in Rakhine state. In the capital, Sittwe, he visited camps for both Muslims and Buddhists who have been displaced, according to state spokesman Win Myaing. “He personally met leaders of both communities and had told
them to live in peace and harmony,” Win Myaing said. While Thein Sein has condemned the violence in Rakhine state before, critics say his security forces have not done enough to contain it. They also say his government has failed to crack down on radical monks who have instilled hatred and fear of the nation’s Muslim minority, arguing they pose a threat to Buddhist culture and traditions. In a message to religious leaders that ran in Myanmar’s state-run newspapers Wednesday, Thein Sein said the sectarian unrest threatens the government’s reform process “and tarnishes the national image internationally.” “The constitution of Myanmar fully guarantees freedom of religion as the fundamental right of citizens,” Thein Sein said. “We all should never misuse this noble idea of freedom of religion, or use it as a springboard for any
kind of extremism or for fueling hatred.” Thein Sein has been widely praised for overseeing an unprecedented political opening in the Southeast Asian nation since the army ceded power two years ago to a nominally civilian government led by retired military officers. On Tuesday, Thein Sein traveled to Mrauk-U, the spiritual heartland of the state’s majority ethnic Rakhine Buddhist population. He also traveled to the northern town of Maungdaw, and was expected to visit Thandwe later Wednesday. Thandwe was tense but quiet, with security forces out in force ahead of the president’s arrival. That boosted security presence, however, failed to deter the attackers a day earlier as unrest engulfed several other villages in the area. Witnesses said soldiers and police made no efforts to step in.
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Coroner: 4 bodies inside jet that crashed near LA
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LOS ANGELES — Forensic specialists worked to identify the remains of four people pulled Tuesday from the charred wreckage of a private jet that crashed into a hangar after landing, while federal safety investigators curtailed their work due to the partial government shutdown. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office took the remains from the aircraft at Santa Monica Airport and tried to match new dental X-rays with X-rays of people believed to be aboard, Lt. Fred Corral said. That process could be completed Wednesday. Among the likely deceased were Mark Benjamin, CEO of a prominent Southern California construction company, and his son, Luke Benjamin, a senior project manager with the company. “We are heartbroken at the loss of Mark Benjamin and his son Lucas in a tragic accident,” Charles Muttillo, vice president of Santa Monica-based Morley Builders, said in a written statement. According to the company’s website, past projects include Southern California landmarks such as the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the Getty Villa art museum and parts of the Hollywood Bowl. Mark Benjamin’s twin-engine Cessna 525A crashed shortly before sunset Sunday as it arrived from Hailey, Idaho. Several people who knew Mark Benjamin told The Associated Press he would typically pilot the plane between Southern California and Idaho, where he owned homes, though they did not know whether Benjamin was at the controls Sunday. Mark Benjamin lived in Malibu but would frequently spend weekends in the outdoors that he loved around the Sun Valley area of Idaho, said longtime friend John French of Ketchum, Idaho. French, also a pilot, said that Benjamin started flying the Cessna about six years ago. “He flew a lot,” French said. “He was not a casual pilot.”
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La prisoner freed after 41 years of solitary Associated Press Writer
NEW ORLEANS — A 71-year-old Louisiana prisoner who spent 41 years in solitary confinement and is now dying of cancer was released late Tuesday from prison, his attorneys said. Late Tuesday, U.S. District Chief Judge Brian Jackson in Baton Rouge denied the state’s motion seeking to block his earlier order overturning Herman Wallace’s 1974 murder conviction in the death of Angola guard Brent Miller. Jackson had also ordered a new trial because women were unconstitutionally excluded from the grand jury that indicted Wallace in the guard’s death. And, he ordered him immediately released. Wallace’s attorneys said the freed prisoner left a correctional center in St. Gabriel by ambulance Tuesday evening and was expected to go to LSU Interim Hospital in New Orleans for treatment of advanced terminal liver cancer. “Tonight, Herman Wallace has left the walls of Louisiana prisons and will be able to receive the medical care that his advanced liver cancer requires,” his legal team said in a statement.
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Herman Wallace, left, and his legal team discuss his trip home to New Orleans after his release from Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, La., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
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Jinping, left,
JAKARTA - Hidden cameras have captured images of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino on the Indonesian part of Borneo island, where it was thought to have long ago died out, the WWF said Wednesday. Sixteen camera traps -- remotecontrolled cameras with motion sensors frequently used in ecological research -- filmed the rhino walking through the forest and wallowing in mud in Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan province. The footage, filmed on June 23, June 30 and August 3, is believed to show different rhinos although the WWF said confirmation of this will require further study. There were once Sumatran rhinos all over Borneo but their numbers have dwindled dramatically and they were thought to now exist only on the Malaysian part of the island. But the research disclosed Wednesday, a joint effort between the WWF and authorities in Kutai Barat, shows that the animal is still present on the Indonesian side of Borneo. Borneo is the world’s third-largest island and is shared between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. “This physical evidence is very important, as it forms the basis to develop and implement more comprehensive conservation efforts for the Indonesian rhinoceros,” said Indonesian Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan. “This finding represents the hard work of many parties, and will hopefully contribute to achieving Indonesia’s target of three percent per year rhino population growth.” He urged officials and environmentalists to try and come up with a scientific estimate of the remaining Sumatran rhino population in Indonesian Borneo. The research was unveiled at the start of an international meeting on efforts to protect rhinos in Bandar Lampung on Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra, with governments from Bhutan, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Nepal represented. There are estimated to be fewer than 275 Sumatran rhinos remaining in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). There are only a few substantial populations still in existence, most of them on Sumatra. Poaching is considered the main reason for the dramatic decline in numbers, with the rhino’s horn and some of its other body parts considered highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Chinese president visits Indonesia to boost ties
Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.
He will meet his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and become the first foreign leader to speak at the country’s Parliament. The countries are expected to sign a number of agreements including loans, mining, transportation and joint investment. Investment deals for monorails in the capital, Jakarta, and the West Java provincial capital of Bandung are also planned with all deals totaling $20 billion. A currency swap that could be utilized to support Indonesia’s sliding rupiah in a crisis is also expected.
“This visit is very significant for the improvement of bilateral relations in political, economic and other sectors,” Industry Minister Mohamad Suleman Hidayat said at a news conference Tuesday. He said the two countries agreed to create a strategic partnership that will benefit not only both countries, but the region and the business world. “Therefore it needs strong will and commitment from both parties,” Hidayat said. Promoting deeper ties between China and the 10-member Association of Southeast
Asian Nations also will be discussed. Indonesia has been a broker during heated territorial spats over disputed islands in the South China Sea. China claims most of the entire sea on historical grounds, but Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan all strongly disagree. The number of maritime incidents between China and its neighbors has increased tensions in recent years, raising worries of potential violence. Xi, who took office in March, is also expected to visit Malaysia and attend the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation summit next week on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. China is Indonesia’s second-largest trading partner. Two-way trade reached $66 billion last year, while Chinese direct investment rose to $2 billion.
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by its own domestic problems, including slowing growth and large current account and trade deficits. But after widening to a record deficit of $2.31 billion in July, Indonesia’s trade balance swung back to a surplus of $132.4 million in August, data showed Tuesday. Economists had expected a small deficit. The change was driven by a big fall in imports from the previous month due to lower fuel imports in August after they surged the previous month ahead of the Muslim Eid holiday. A fall in the value of the rupiah also helped, meaning imported goods are more expensive. “The rupiah has depreciated rapidly so Indonesians are not importing at the same rate, or a postponing imports,” UOB Kay Hian Securities director David Chang told AFP. Inflation, which has been stubbornly high following a June hike in fuel prices by up
to 44 percent, also eased in September to 8.40 percent from a four-year high of 8.79 percent the previous month, data showed. And a closely watched index compiled by HSBC showed manufacturing activity rebounded slightly to 50.2 in September, after it fell to a 15-month low of 48.5 in August. Anything below 50 points to contraction and anything above indicates growth. Jakarta’s stock market responded positively to the data releases, jumping 0.86 percent in afternoon trade, while the rupiah strengthened to 11,500 to the dollar from 11,600. However, Chang warned the improvement in the nation’s economic conditions was likely “temporary”. “Maybe in the last month or so pressures have eased, but I don’t think that investors are going to think our economic problems are over,” he said.
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JAKARTA — Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Southeast Asia since taking office, arriving Wednesday in Indonesia to boost ties and economic partnerships with the region’s biggest country.
Surprise trade surplus in August
JAKARTA - Indonesia swung to a surprise trade surplus in August from a record deficit the previous month, data showed Tuesday, but analysts cautioned the upswing in Southeast Asia’s top economy was temporary. However the data came amid a flurry of upbeat economic figures, with inflation easing and modest growth in the manufacturing sector, welcome signs of improvement after Indonesia was hit hard by concerns the US was poised to reduce its stimulus programme. Emerging markets from Brazil to Turkey have seen their stocks and currencies tumble in recent months as investors fled before the Federal Reserve’s surprise announcement that it would hold off tapering its bondbuying programme. Indonesia’s woes have been exacerbated
Cameras capture Sumatran rhino in Borneo
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IBP The village of Trunyan is squeezed tightly between the lake and the outer crater rim of Batur, an almighty volcano in Kintamani. This is a Bali Aga village, inhabited by descendants of the original Balinese, the people who predate the arrival of the Hindu Majapahit kingdom in the 16th century. It is famous for the Pura Pancering Jagat temple, but unfortunately visitors are not allowed inside. There are also a couple of traditional Bali Aga-style dwellings, and a
large banyan tree, which is said to be more than 1,100 years old. At Kuban sub-village close to Trunyan is a mysterious cemetery that is separated by the lake and accessible only by boat - there is no path along the steep walls of the crater rim. The village of Trunyan itself is situated at the edge of Batur Lake. This location is inaccessible except by boat, and it takes around half an hour across the calm waters. Getting to Lake Batur takes around two hours drive to the northeast of Denpasar along the main road to Buleleng and through Bangli Regency.
Unlike the Balinese people, the people of Trunyan do not cremate or bury their dead, but just lay them out in bamboo cages to decompose, although strangely there is no stench. A macabre collection of skulls and bones lies on the stone platform and the surrounding areas. The dead bodies don’t produce bad smells because of the perfumed scents from a huge Taru Menyan tree growing nearby. Taru means ‘tree’ and Menyan means ‘nice smell’. The name of Terunyan was also derived from these two words.
The women from Trunyan are prohibited from going to the cemetery when a dead body is carried there. This follows the deeply rooted belief that if a woman comes to the cemetery while a corpse is being carried there, there will be a disaster in the village, for example a landslide or a volcanic eruption. Such events have been frequent in the village’s history, but whether women had anything to do with it is a matter of opinion. You can visit both the village of Trunyan and the Kuban cemetery by chartered boat from Kedisan. IBP/File Photo
FILE - In this May 17, 1992 file photo, Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan drives on New York Knicks’ Gerald Wilkins and on the right, Miami Heat’s LeBron James (6) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls’ Nate Robinson.
Jordan: In his prime, he could beat LeBron, others Associated Press Writer
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Michael Jordan believes he could beat LeBron James in a one-on-one basketball game when he was in his prime. He’s not sure about Kobe Bryant. In a video promoting the NBA 2K14 video game being released on Tuesday, Jordan said there’s a long
list of players he would’ve liked to have played one-on-one — Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Julius Erving, Carmelo
Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Bryant and James, who dons the cover of this year’s game. “I don’t think I would lose,” Jordan said in the video, before smiling and adding, “other than to Kobe Bryant because he steals all of my moves.” Jordan was listed as 6-foot-6 and 213 pounds (1.98 meters and 97 kilo-
grams) during his prime. He averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game during his 15 seasons in the NBA. James, 6-8, 250 pounds (2.03 meters, 114 kilos), has averaged 25.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6 assists during his first 10 seasons in the league Jordan, a six-time NBA champion
and considered by many the greatest basketball player ever, has had a sponsorship deal with 2K Sports since 2011. The 50-year-old Jordan, a five-time league MVP, is the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. James, a four-time league MVP, has led the Miami Heat to back-to-back NBA championships.
Argentina’s Nalbandian announces retirement
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BUENOS AIRES - Argentina’s 2002 Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian said he would quit tennis next month, citing physical problems that have sidelined him for most of the year. “It’s not easy what’s happening to me now, my shoulder is not helping me to train as I should for the circuit,” the 31-year-old told a news conference on Tuesday. “It’s a tough day to (have to) announce my retirement today,” said the former world number three, winner of 11 ATP Tour titles including the seasonending ATP Championship in Shanghai in 2005 when he beat Roger Federer in the final. Nalbandian, who had right shoulder surgery in May, said he would quit tennis after playing two exhibition matches against his friend Rafael Nadal, the world number two, in November, one in Buenos Aires and the other in his
birthplace, Cordoba. A fierce competitor, Nalbandian said the emotional highs during his career had been playing for Argentina in the Davis Cup including three finals between 2006 and 2011. “The closest was the final in Mar del Plata. It’s not easy to win the Davis, it’s the only title Argentina lacks,” he said after the Argentine team blew their best chance at home to a Spanish side without Nadal in 2008. Nalbandian, who climbed to number three in the ATP rankings in March 2006, turned professional in 2000 and ends his career with a 383-192 winloss record. The junior U.S. Open champion in 1998, he reached the semi-finals of the four grand slam tournaments after a surprise appearance in the 2002 Wimbledon final which he lost to Australian Lleyton Hewitt. He is also remembered on the grass courts of London for an incident in last
year’s final at Queen’s against Marin Cilic when he kicked in frustration at the board surrounding a line judge’s chair, injuring him, and was disqualified. In 2009, when the ATP named the top five players of the decade as Federer, Nadal, Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, Nalbandian was given a special mention for having finished in the world’s top 10 in five consecutive seasons from 2003. Nalbandian helped Argentina to upset France in their Davis Cup quarter-final in April as a doubles player, before his shoulder operation. Asked whether he might one day become Argentina’s Davis Cup captain, he said: “I’m not thinking about the future beyond my present state.” World number one Novak Djokovic is also going to play Nadal in an exhibition match in Buenos Aires and Nalbandian said he might call the Serbian “to arrange something”.
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Amazing Ozil lifts Arsenal, Barca edge Celtic
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LONDON - Mesut Ozil showed his playmaking pedigree to orchestrate Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Napoli while a late Cesc Fabregas header gave Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 win at 10-man Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday. Both sides have six points from their opening two games, as do Atletico Madrid with their Turkey midfielder Arda Turan netting an 86th minute winner in a 2-1 victory at Porto. Julian Draxler’s sweet strike just after the break was enough to beat Basel and maintain Schalke 04’s perfect start. Borussia Dortmund’s Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice in s 3-0 demolition of Olympique Marseille as did Chelsea’s Brazilian Ramires to get their campaign up and running in a 4-0 win at Steaua Bucharest after a shock opening home defeat by Basel. There was also late drama in Amsterdam with Stefano Denswil heading Ajax ahead in the last minute, only for Mario Balotelli to level with a penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time in a 1-1 draw. Ozil has quickly impressed since his big-money move from Real Madrid last month and he again oozed class at the Emirates as Arsenal took control of Group F by easing past a Napoli side tasting defeat for the first time under coach Rafael Benitez. The German international opened his account for the London club with a sweet strike from the edge of the box after eight minutes. He then set up Oliver Giroud for a second soon after in a display that left manager Arsene Wenger searching for superlatives. “Ozil was absolutely amazing in the first half, fantastic. Individual skill, finishing, it was all fantastic and was what you dream to see in the stand when you come and watch football,” Wenger said. The result meant Premier League leaders Arsenal made it 10 wins in a row in all competitions, including a League Cup penalty shootout success. LABOURED BARCA
Barca, who surprisingly lost to Celtic at Parkhead in the group stage last season and on Tuesday were without injured Wo r l d Player of the Year Lionel Messi, had to work hard for their Group H victory in Glasgow. T h e task was made easier when Celtic captain Scott Brown was sent off just before the hour for kicking out at Neymar after the Brazilian had tumbled under his challenge. Barca, without Messi’s magic, had probed but mostly huffed and puffed all night until they made their numerical advantage pay 14 minutes from time with Neymar involved in the build-up. His lay off found substitute Alexis San-
chez on the right flank and the Chilean’s cross was met by Fabregas who headed past Fraser Forster. Chelsea lost striker Fernando Torres with an early knee injury but Jose Mourinho’s men were far too strong for Steaua with winger Andre Schuerrle instrumental in getting the 2012 European champions up and running in Group E. The German had a hand in the first and third goals scored by Ramires, with a Daniel Georgievski own goal and a late Frank Lampard strike rounding off a comfortable win. “Schuerrle was fundamental. We identified what we had to do to penetrate their defence,” said Mourinho. “He was the man for that. He was in the position where we knew we could (have success) and we played from there.” Atletico Madrid came into their Group G match in Porto on a high after stunning Real Madrid 1-0 at the Bernabeu on Saturday to keep up a perfect record in La Liga after seven games, but they fell behind after 16 minutes on Tuesdsay when Colombian Jackson Martinez scored with a diving header. However, Atletico coach Diego Simeone has forged a highly motivated unit and the Spaniards battled back after the break. Uruguayan defender Diego Godin climbed high to head home in the 58th and the visitors took home the points when Gabi slotted a clever short free kick into the area for Turan to blast home.
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Gareth Bale injured, out of Champions League match Associated Press Writer
MADRID — Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is injured again and has been ruled out of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s squad to face FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday. In a statement late Tuesday, Madrid said Bale has not trained with his teammates “because of a sore left hamstring” and that he would undergo tests on Wednesday. Bale, the world’s most expensive footballer, cost Madrid 100 million euros ($132 million). The Welshman previously injured his leg during the warm-up for a Spanish league match against Getafe on Sept. 22 and missed the game. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
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Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale, left, tackles Atletico de Madrid’s Diego Godin from Uruguay during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.
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LONDON - Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will not be fit to join the Spain squad next week after injuring his knee during the Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Torres will have a scan on the injury on Wednesday, the club said but
Mourinho was confident the problem was not serious. “Our doctor is confident it is not a big injury like (Marco) Van Ginkel’s (out for six months), but we will have to wait for the scans,’ Mourinho said on the Chelsea website (www.chelseafc.com). “Torres knows that he doesn’t play against Norwich (due to suspension).
Then he knows he doesn’t go with the national team, so he has time before the next game he can play, against Cardiff (on Oct. 19). Let’s see the scan. “It is a pity for the guy because he is in a very good moment physically and he played fantastic against Tottenham (last weekend), and he played today because he deserved to start. It is a pity but that is football,”
the Portuguese added. Torres, who was sent off against Tottenham Hotspur, left the pitch with a knee injury after 11 minutes of Tuesday’s 4-0 win in Romania. Spain host Belarus on Oct. 11 and Georgia four days later in World Cup qualifiers. The world champions are unbeaten at the top of Group I with 14 points from six matches.
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres, right, talks to team’s medical personnel after he left a pitch due to an injury during the UEFA Champions League group E soccer match between Steaua Bucharest and Chelsea, in Bucharest, Romania, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
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Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring a goal against Napoli during their Champions League soccer match at the Emirates stadium in London October 1, 2013.
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SAO PAULO — Atletico Mineiro midfielder Richarlyson has been ruled out of the Club World Cup after picking up a serious knee injury in training. Tests on Tuesday showed Richarlyson will miss the tournament hosted by Morocco in December after sustaining the injury on Monday. The news comes just days after doctors said star playmaker Ronaldinho may not recover in time for the event after picking up a left leg muscle injury. The former Brazil midfielder is expected to be sidelined for about three months. Defending Copa Libertadores champion Atletico Mineiro will be playing the Club World Cup for the first time. Brazil’s Corinthians beat Chelsea in last year’s final. Champions League winner Bayern Munich also plays in this year’s edition.
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LONDON - Mesut Ozil showed his playmaking pedigree to orchestrate Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Napoli while a late Cesc Fabregas header gave Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 win at 10-man Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday. Both sides have six points from their opening two games, as do Atletico Madrid with their Turkey midfielder Arda Turan netting an 86th minute winner in a 2-1 victory at Porto. Julian Draxler’s sweet strike just after the break was enough to beat Basel and maintain Schalke 04’s perfect start. Borussia Dortmund’s Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice in s 3-0 demolition of Olympique Marseille as did Chelsea’s Brazilian Ramires to get their campaign up and running in a 4-0 win at Steaua Bucharest after a shock opening home defeat by Basel. There was also late drama in Amsterdam with Stefano Denswil heading Ajax ahead in the last minute, only for Mario Balotelli to level with a penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time in a 1-1 draw. Ozil has quickly impressed since his big-money move from Real Madrid last month and he again oozed class at the Emirates as Arsenal took control of Group F by easing past a Napoli side tasting defeat for the first time under coach Rafael Benitez. The German international opened his account for the London club with a sweet strike from the edge of the box after eight minutes. He then set up Oliver Giroud for a second soon after in a display that left manager Arsene Wenger searching for superlatives. “Ozil was absolutely amazing in the first half, fantastic. Individual skill, finishing, it was all fantastic and was what you dream to see in the stand when you come and watch football,” Wenger said. The result meant Premier League leaders Arsenal made it 10 wins in a row in all competitions, including a League Cup penalty shootout success. LABOURED BARCA
Barca, who surprisingly lost to Celtic at Parkhead in the group stage last season and on Tuesday were without injured Wo r l d Player of the Year Lionel Messi, had to work hard for their Group H victory in Glasgow. T h e task was made easier when Celtic captain Scott Brown was sent off just before the hour for kicking out at Neymar after the Brazilian had tumbled under his challenge. Barca, without Messi’s magic, had probed but mostly huffed and puffed all night until they made their numerical advantage pay 14 minutes from time with Neymar involved in the build-up. His lay off found substitute Alexis San-
chez on the right flank and the Chilean’s cross was met by Fabregas who headed past Fraser Forster. Chelsea lost striker Fernando Torres with an early knee injury but Jose Mourinho’s men were far too strong for Steaua with winger Andre Schuerrle instrumental in getting the 2012 European champions up and running in Group E. The German had a hand in the first and third goals scored by Ramires, with a Daniel Georgievski own goal and a late Frank Lampard strike rounding off a comfortable win. “Schuerrle was fundamental. We identified what we had to do to penetrate their defence,” said Mourinho. “He was the man for that. He was in the position where we knew we could (have success) and we played from there.” Atletico Madrid came into their Group G match in Porto on a high after stunning Real Madrid 1-0 at the Bernabeu on Saturday to keep up a perfect record in La Liga after seven games, but they fell behind after 16 minutes on Tuesdsay when Colombian Jackson Martinez scored with a diving header. However, Atletico coach Diego Simeone has forged a highly motivated unit and the Spaniards battled back after the break. Uruguayan defender Diego Godin climbed high to head home in the 58th and the visitors took home the points when Gabi slotted a clever short free kick into the area for Turan to blast home.
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Gareth Bale injured, out of Champions League match Associated Press Writer
MADRID — Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is injured again and has been ruled out of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s squad to face FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday. In a statement late Tuesday, Madrid said Bale has not trained with his teammates “because of a sore left hamstring” and that he would undergo tests on Wednesday. Bale, the world’s most expensive footballer, cost Madrid 100 million euros ($132 million). The Welshman previously injured his leg during the warm-up for a Spanish league match against Getafe on Sept. 22 and missed the game. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
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Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale, left, tackles Atletico de Madrid’s Diego Godin from Uruguay during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.
Injured Torres will not join Spain squad, says Mourinho Atletico
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LONDON - Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will not be fit to join the Spain squad next week after injuring his knee during the Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Torres will have a scan on the injury on Wednesday, the club said but
Mourinho was confident the problem was not serious. “Our doctor is confident it is not a big injury like (Marco) Van Ginkel’s (out for six months), but we will have to wait for the scans,’ Mourinho said on the Chelsea website (www.chelseafc.com). “Torres knows that he doesn’t play against Norwich (due to suspension).
Then he knows he doesn’t go with the national team, so he has time before the next game he can play, against Cardiff (on Oct. 19). Let’s see the scan. “It is a pity for the guy because he is in a very good moment physically and he played fantastic against Tottenham (last weekend), and he played today because he deserved to start. It is a pity but that is football,”
the Portuguese added. Torres, who was sent off against Tottenham Hotspur, left the pitch with a knee injury after 11 minutes of Tuesday’s 4-0 win in Romania. Spain host Belarus on Oct. 11 and Georgia four days later in World Cup qualifiers. The world champions are unbeaten at the top of Group I with 14 points from six matches.
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres, right, talks to team’s medical personnel after he left a pitch due to an injury during the UEFA Champions League group E soccer match between Steaua Bucharest and Chelsea, in Bucharest, Romania, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
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Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring a goal against Napoli during their Champions League soccer match at the Emirates stadium in London October 1, 2013.
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SAO PAULO — Atletico Mineiro midfielder Richarlyson has been ruled out of the Club World Cup after picking up a serious knee injury in training. Tests on Tuesday showed Richarlyson will miss the tournament hosted by Morocco in December after sustaining the injury on Monday. The news comes just days after doctors said star playmaker Ronaldinho may not recover in time for the event after picking up a left leg muscle injury. The former Brazil midfielder is expected to be sidelined for about three months. Defending Copa Libertadores champion Atletico Mineiro will be playing the Club World Cup for the first time. Brazil’s Corinthians beat Chelsea in last year’s final. Champions League winner Bayern Munich also plays in this year’s edition.
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AP Photo/John Swart, File
IBP The village of Trunyan is squeezed tightly between the lake and the outer crater rim of Batur, an almighty volcano in Kintamani. This is a Bali Aga village, inhabited by descendants of the original Balinese, the people who predate the arrival of the Hindu Majapahit kingdom in the 16th century. It is famous for the Pura Pancering Jagat temple, but unfortunately visitors are not allowed inside. There are also a couple of traditional Bali Aga-style dwellings, and a
large banyan tree, which is said to be more than 1,100 years old. At Kuban sub-village close to Trunyan is a mysterious cemetery that is separated by the lake and accessible only by boat - there is no path along the steep walls of the crater rim. The village of Trunyan itself is situated at the edge of Batur Lake. This location is inaccessible except by boat, and it takes around half an hour across the calm waters. Getting to Lake Batur takes around two hours drive to the northeast of Denpasar along the main road to Buleleng and through Bangli Regency.
Unlike the Balinese people, the people of Trunyan do not cremate or bury their dead, but just lay them out in bamboo cages to decompose, although strangely there is no stench. A macabre collection of skulls and bones lies on the stone platform and the surrounding areas. The dead bodies don’t produce bad smells because of the perfumed scents from a huge Taru Menyan tree growing nearby. Taru means ‘tree’ and Menyan means ‘nice smell’. The name of Terunyan was also derived from these two words.
The women from Trunyan are prohibited from going to the cemetery when a dead body is carried there. This follows the deeply rooted belief that if a woman comes to the cemetery while a corpse is being carried there, there will be a disaster in the village, for example a landslide or a volcanic eruption. Such events have been frequent in the village’s history, but whether women had anything to do with it is a matter of opinion. You can visit both the village of Trunyan and the Kuban cemetery by chartered boat from Kedisan. IBP/File Photo
FILE - In this May 17, 1992 file photo, Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan drives on New York Knicks’ Gerald Wilkins and on the right, Miami Heat’s LeBron James (6) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls’ Nate Robinson.
Jordan: In his prime, he could beat LeBron, others Associated Press Writer
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Michael Jordan believes he could beat LeBron James in a one-on-one basketball game when he was in his prime. He’s not sure about Kobe Bryant. In a video promoting the NBA 2K14 video game being released on Tuesday, Jordan said there’s a long
list of players he would’ve liked to have played one-on-one — Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Julius Erving, Carmelo
Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Bryant and James, who dons the cover of this year’s game. “I don’t think I would lose,” Jordan said in the video, before smiling and adding, “other than to Kobe Bryant because he steals all of my moves.” Jordan was listed as 6-foot-6 and 213 pounds (1.98 meters and 97 kilo-
grams) during his prime. He averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game during his 15 seasons in the NBA. James, 6-8, 250 pounds (2.03 meters, 114 kilos), has averaged 25.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6 assists during his first 10 seasons in the league Jordan, a six-time NBA champion
and considered by many the greatest basketball player ever, has had a sponsorship deal with 2K Sports since 2011. The 50-year-old Jordan, a five-time league MVP, is the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. James, a four-time league MVP, has led the Miami Heat to back-to-back NBA championships.
Argentina’s Nalbandian announces retirement
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BUENOS AIRES - Argentina’s 2002 Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian said he would quit tennis next month, citing physical problems that have sidelined him for most of the year. “It’s not easy what’s happening to me now, my shoulder is not helping me to train as I should for the circuit,” the 31-year-old told a news conference on Tuesday. “It’s a tough day to (have to) announce my retirement today,” said the former world number three, winner of 11 ATP Tour titles including the seasonending ATP Championship in Shanghai in 2005 when he beat Roger Federer in the final. Nalbandian, who had right shoulder surgery in May, said he would quit tennis after playing two exhibition matches against his friend Rafael Nadal, the world number two, in November, one in Buenos Aires and the other in his
birthplace, Cordoba. A fierce competitor, Nalbandian said the emotional highs during his career had been playing for Argentina in the Davis Cup including three finals between 2006 and 2011. “The closest was the final in Mar del Plata. It’s not easy to win the Davis, it’s the only title Argentina lacks,” he said after the Argentine team blew their best chance at home to a Spanish side without Nadal in 2008. Nalbandian, who climbed to number three in the ATP rankings in March 2006, turned professional in 2000 and ends his career with a 383-192 winloss record. The junior U.S. Open champion in 1998, he reached the semi-finals of the four grand slam tournaments after a surprise appearance in the 2002 Wimbledon final which he lost to Australian Lleyton Hewitt. He is also remembered on the grass courts of London for an incident in last
year’s final at Queen’s against Marin Cilic when he kicked in frustration at the board surrounding a line judge’s chair, injuring him, and was disqualified. In 2009, when the ATP named the top five players of the decade as Federer, Nadal, Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, Nalbandian was given a special mention for having finished in the world’s top 10 in five consecutive seasons from 2003. Nalbandian helped Argentina to upset France in their Davis Cup quarter-final in April as a doubles player, before his shoulder operation. Asked whether he might one day become Argentina’s Davis Cup captain, he said: “I’m not thinking about the future beyond my present state.” World number one Novak Djokovic is also going to play Nadal in an exhibition match in Buenos Aires and Nalbandian said he might call the Serbian “to arrange something”.
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Traffic police officers stand outside a religious building decorated with Buddhist flags Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in Thandwe, Rakhine State, western Myanmar.
Muslims hide amid Myanmar sectarian violence Associated Press Writer
THANDWE, Myanmar — Terrified Muslim families hid in forests in western Myanmar on Wednesday, one day after fleeing a new round of sectarian violence that erupted even as the president toured the divided region for the first time since clashes flared there last year. Tuesday’s unrest near the coastal town of Thandwe, which saw Buddhist mobs kill a 94year-old Muslim woman and burn dozens of homes, underscored the government’s persistent failure to stop the sectarian violence from spreading. Rights groups say President Thein Sein has done little to crack down on religious intolerance and failed to bridge a divide that has left hundreds of thousands of Muslims marginalized and segregated, many of them trapped by security forces in prison-like camps for those who fled their homes. Wednesday was Thein Sein’s second day in Rakhine state. In the capital, Sittwe, he visited camps for both Muslims and Buddhists who have been displaced, according to state spokesman Win Myaing. “He personally met leaders of both communities and had told
them to live in peace and harmony,” Win Myaing said. While Thein Sein has condemned the violence in Rakhine state before, critics say his security forces have not done enough to contain it. They also say his government has failed to crack down on radical monks who have instilled hatred and fear of the nation’s Muslim minority, arguing they pose a threat to Buddhist culture and traditions. In a message to religious leaders that ran in Myanmar’s state-run newspapers Wednesday, Thein Sein said the sectarian unrest threatens the government’s reform process “and tarnishes the national image internationally.” “The constitution of Myanmar fully guarantees freedom of religion as the fundamental right of citizens,” Thein Sein said. “We all should never misuse this noble idea of freedom of religion, or use it as a springboard for any
kind of extremism or for fueling hatred.” Thein Sein has been widely praised for overseeing an unprecedented political opening in the Southeast Asian nation since the army ceded power two years ago to a nominally civilian government led by retired military officers. On Tuesday, Thein Sein traveled to Mrauk-U, the spiritual heartland of the state’s majority ethnic Rakhine Buddhist population. He also traveled to the northern town of Maungdaw, and was expected to visit Thandwe later Wednesday. Thandwe was tense but quiet, with security forces out in force ahead of the president’s arrival. That boosted security presence, however, failed to deter the attackers a day earlier as unrest engulfed several other villages in the area. Witnesses said soldiers and police made no efforts to step in.
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LOS ANGELES — Forensic specialists worked to identify the remains of four people pulled Tuesday from the charred wreckage of a private jet that crashed into a hangar after landing, while federal safety investigators curtailed their work due to the partial government shutdown. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office took the remains from the aircraft at Santa Monica Airport and tried to match new dental X-rays with X-rays of people believed to be aboard, Lt. Fred Corral said. That process could be completed Wednesday. Among the likely deceased were Mark Benjamin, CEO of a prominent Southern California construction company, and his son, Luke Benjamin, a senior project manager with the company. “We are heartbroken at the loss of Mark Benjamin and his son Lucas in a tragic accident,” Charles Muttillo, vice president of Santa Monica-based Morley Builders, said in a written statement. According to the company’s website, past projects include Southern California landmarks such as the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the Getty Villa art museum and parts of the Hollywood Bowl. Mark Benjamin’s twin-engine Cessna 525A crashed shortly before sunset Sunday as it arrived from Hailey, Idaho. Several people who knew Mark Benjamin told The Associated Press he would typically pilot the plane between Southern California and Idaho, where he owned homes, though they did not know whether Benjamin was at the controls Sunday. Mark Benjamin lived in Malibu but would frequently spend weekends in the outdoors that he loved around the Sun Valley area of Idaho, said longtime friend John French of Ketchum, Idaho. French, also a pilot, said that Benjamin started flying the Cessna about six years ago. “He flew a lot,” French said. “He was not a casual pilot.”
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La prisoner freed after 41 years of solitary Associated Press Writer
NEW ORLEANS — A 71-year-old Louisiana prisoner who spent 41 years in solitary confinement and is now dying of cancer was released late Tuesday from prison, his attorneys said. Late Tuesday, U.S. District Chief Judge Brian Jackson in Baton Rouge denied the state’s motion seeking to block his earlier order overturning Herman Wallace’s 1974 murder conviction in the death of Angola guard Brent Miller. Jackson had also ordered a new trial because women were unconstitutionally excluded from the grand jury that indicted Wallace in the guard’s death. And, he ordered him immediately released. Wallace’s attorneys said the freed prisoner left a correctional center in St. Gabriel by ambulance Tuesday evening and was expected to go to LSU Interim Hospital in New Orleans for treatment of advanced terminal liver cancer. “Tonight, Herman Wallace has left the walls of Louisiana prisons and will be able to receive the medical care that his advanced liver cancer requires,” his legal team said in a statement.
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Herman Wallace, left, and his legal team discuss his trip home to New Orleans after his release from Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, La., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
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JAKARTA - Hidden cameras have captured images of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino on the Indonesian part of Borneo island, where it was thought to have long ago died out, the WWF said Wednesday. Sixteen camera traps -- remotecontrolled cameras with motion sensors frequently used in ecological research -- filmed the rhino walking through the forest and wallowing in mud in Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan province. The footage, filmed on June 23, June 30 and August 3, is believed to show different rhinos although the WWF said confirmation of this will require further study. There were once Sumatran rhinos all over Borneo but their numbers have dwindled dramatically and they were thought to now exist only on the Malaysian part of the island. But the research disclosed Wednesday, a joint effort between the WWF and authorities in Kutai Barat, shows that the animal is still present on the Indonesian side of Borneo. Borneo is the world’s third-largest island and is shared between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. “This physical evidence is very important, as it forms the basis to develop and implement more comprehensive conservation efforts for the Indonesian rhinoceros,” said Indonesian Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan. “This finding represents the hard work of many parties, and will hopefully contribute to achieving Indonesia’s target of three percent per year rhino population growth.” He urged officials and environmentalists to try and come up with a scientific estimate of the remaining Sumatran rhino population in Indonesian Borneo. The research was unveiled at the start of an international meeting on efforts to protect rhinos in Bandar Lampung on Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra, with governments from Bhutan, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Nepal represented. There are estimated to be fewer than 275 Sumatran rhinos remaining in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). There are only a few substantial populations still in existence, most of them on Sumatra. Poaching is considered the main reason for the dramatic decline in numbers, with the rhino’s horn and some of its other body parts considered highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Chinese president visits Indonesia to boost ties
Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.
He will meet his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and become the first foreign leader to speak at the country’s Parliament. The countries are expected to sign a number of agreements including loans, mining, transportation and joint investment. Investment deals for monorails in the capital, Jakarta, and the West Java provincial capital of Bandung are also planned with all deals totaling $20 billion. A currency swap that could be utilized to support Indonesia’s sliding rupiah in a crisis is also expected.
“This visit is very significant for the improvement of bilateral relations in political, economic and other sectors,” Industry Minister Mohamad Suleman Hidayat said at a news conference Tuesday. He said the two countries agreed to create a strategic partnership that will benefit not only both countries, but the region and the business world. “Therefore it needs strong will and commitment from both parties,” Hidayat said. Promoting deeper ties between China and the 10-member Association of Southeast
Asian Nations also will be discussed. Indonesia has been a broker during heated territorial spats over disputed islands in the South China Sea. China claims most of the entire sea on historical grounds, but Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan all strongly disagree. The number of maritime incidents between China and its neighbors has increased tensions in recent years, raising worries of potential violence. Xi, who took office in March, is also expected to visit Malaysia and attend the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation summit next week on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. China is Indonesia’s second-largest trading partner. Two-way trade reached $66 billion last year, while Chinese direct investment rose to $2 billion.
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by its own domestic problems, including slowing growth and large current account and trade deficits. But after widening to a record deficit of $2.31 billion in July, Indonesia’s trade balance swung back to a surplus of $132.4 million in August, data showed Tuesday. Economists had expected a small deficit. The change was driven by a big fall in imports from the previous month due to lower fuel imports in August after they surged the previous month ahead of the Muslim Eid holiday. A fall in the value of the rupiah also helped, meaning imported goods are more expensive. “The rupiah has depreciated rapidly so Indonesians are not importing at the same rate, or a postponing imports,” UOB Kay Hian Securities director David Chang told AFP. Inflation, which has been stubbornly high following a June hike in fuel prices by up
to 44 percent, also eased in September to 8.40 percent from a four-year high of 8.79 percent the previous month, data showed. And a closely watched index compiled by HSBC showed manufacturing activity rebounded slightly to 50.2 in September, after it fell to a 15-month low of 48.5 in August. Anything below 50 points to contraction and anything above indicates growth. Jakarta’s stock market responded positively to the data releases, jumping 0.86 percent in afternoon trade, while the rupiah strengthened to 11,500 to the dollar from 11,600. However, Chang warned the improvement in the nation’s economic conditions was likely “temporary”. “Maybe in the last month or so pressures have eased, but I don’t think that investors are going to think our economic problems are over,” he said.
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JAKARTA — Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Southeast Asia since taking office, arriving Wednesday in Indonesia to boost ties and economic partnerships with the region’s biggest country.
Surprise trade surplus in August
JAKARTA - Indonesia swung to a surprise trade surplus in August from a record deficit the previous month, data showed Tuesday, but analysts cautioned the upswing in Southeast Asia’s top economy was temporary. However the data came amid a flurry of upbeat economic figures, with inflation easing and modest growth in the manufacturing sector, welcome signs of improvement after Indonesia was hit hard by concerns the US was poised to reduce its stimulus programme. Emerging markets from Brazil to Turkey have seen their stocks and currencies tumble in recent months as investors fled before the Federal Reserve’s surprise announcement that it would hold off tapering its bondbuying programme. Indonesia’s woes have been exacerbated
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DENPASAR - Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said the country’s tourism sector has been growing significantly in the Asia-Pacific region, compared with other parts of the world.
Tesco looks to China as profits dive in Europe
“The country’s current economic growth cannot be separated from the contribution of the tourism sector,” the minister said here on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) High Level Policy Dialogue on Travel Facilitation (HLPD) in Bali’s Kuta area. According to her, the tourism sector had played an important role in the Asia-Pacific region and was relevant in the context of the latest APEC Summit’s theme of, “How the Asia-Pacific region can keep growing amid the uncertainty of the world situation.” The minister pointed out that tourism growth in Asia-Pacific was the highest in the world and its contribution to Indonesia’s economy ranged from eight to nine percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The tourism sector was the fifth largest contributor to Indonesia’s economy, Pangestu added.
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LONDON - Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco agreed a major deal on Wednesday to create a retail giant in China, as it seeks to offset “challenging” trading conditions in Europe which hit profits hard. Tesco will create a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise (CRE), it revealed in a statement, alongside news that first-half net earnings slumped by a third on flat revenues, restructuring costs, tough overseas markets and lower profit from property sales. London-listed Tesco -- the world’s third-biggest supermarket group after US retailer Wal-Mart and number two Carrefour of France -- added that the Chinese move was part of its international strategy to tap further into fast-growing economies. “Tesco and CRE today announce that they have entered into definitive agreements to combine their Chinese retail operations to form the leading multi-format retailer in China,” a statement said. The companies had revealed in August that they were in exclusive talks over a deal. Hong Kong-listed CRE will have a stake of 80 percent and Tesco will have 20 percent, but this can rise to 25 percent after five years. “We are delighted to work with CRE to create the leading Chinese retail business,” said Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke in the statement. “Through this deal we have a strong platform in one of the world’s most exciting markets and it will move us more quickly to profitability in China. “This is very good news for customers and shareholders and a further demonstration of our commitment to build sustainable, profitable businesses, establish multichannel leadership in all of our markets and pursue disciplined international growth.” The new venture will combine Tesco’s 134 Chinese branches, as well as the firm’s Chinese shopping mall business with the China Resources Vanguard business of 2,986 outlets. CRE chief executive Hong Jie said that “the joint venture brings together the individual strengths and advantages of Tesco and CRE.” The deal would link local knowledge of customer behaviour with the best practice of an international group. The deal marks the latest attempt by Tesco to transform its fortunes after last year suffering the first drop in annual profits for two years. The London-listed supermarket giant is battling weak sales in main market Britain, and over the past year decided to close its failed US division Fresh & Easy and to exit from Japan. In another heavy blow, Tesco reported that net profits dived 33.6 percent to £820 million ($1.3 billion, 981 million euros) in the first half of its financial year, or 26 weeks to August 24. That compared with profits after taxation of £1.24 billion in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose by just 1.9 percent to £31.91 billion. The Chinese deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 2014 but remains subject to regulatory and CRE shareholder approvals. Tesco will make a cash contribution of £185 million to the venture. It will also pay £80 million to CRE following completion, and another £80 million on the first anniversary.
People walk by a bank in a business district of Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. Slower growth in China and India and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s stimulus programme is hurting Asia’s economic momentum, the Asian Development Bank said, as it cut its forecast for the region.
ADB cuts Asia growth forecasts as India, China slow Agence France-Presse
HONG KONG - Slower growth in China and India and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s stimulus programme is hurting Asia’s economic momentum, the Asian Development Bank said, as it cut its forecast for the region. In an update to its annual Asian Development Outlook published in April, the bank tipped regional gross domestic product to grow six percent this year, compared with its earlier forecast of 6.6 percent. Growth in 2012 was 6.1 percent. It also trimmed its 2014 estimate to 6.2 percent from the 6.7 percent previously stated. Asian economies have seen a marked slowdown this year owing to a troubled first six months in China -- a key driver of regional growth -- while India has been hit by political paralysis, rising inflation and a slumping rupee. On top of this are worries about the Fed’s massive bond-buying programme, which saw a huge investment splurge in emerging economies when unveiled late last year but which the central bank is
now considering winding down. The ADB cut its 2013 forecasts for China to 7.6 percent, well down from its April estimate of 8.2 percent, blaming weaker domestic demand, a softening industrial rebound and sharp downturn in foreign trade. “Moderating growth in the People’s Republic of China is the price of structural reform as authorities engineer a medium-term transition to a more sustainable growth path than one led by exports and investment,” ADB chief economist Changyong Rhee said in a statement. “However, this growth deceleration could impact the rest of Asia... since the PRC’s economic influence has grown in the past decade,” Rhee said. India is seen growing 4.7 percent this year, compared with six percent forecast
previously, with the ADB blaming a depreciation in the rupee -- it hit a record low against the dollar last month. It also cited capital outflows as foreigners repatriate their cash on expectations the Fed’s stimulus will soon end. India’s economy is also hit by industry and investment bottlenecks due to poor infrastructure and delayed structural reforms, the report said. The ADB now forecasts growth in East Asia -- including Hong Kong and Taiwan -- to come in at 6.6 percent for the year. Growth for Southeast Asia is seen at 4.9 percent, from 5.4 percent, as it is hampered by the performances of its three biggest economies -- Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia -- which are seeing “lacklustre exports and moderating investment”. The report said uncertainty over the Fed stimulus has “sparked the recent exodus of foreign capital from emerging markets including India and Indonesia” causing nervousness and contributing to lower-than-expected growth.
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Tourists flocked at Kuta Beach, Bali Island. Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said the country’s tourism sector has been growing significantly in the Asia-Pacific region, compared with other parts of the world.
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Cultivation center opens in Taman Ayun arrangement Bali to boost pearl exports project complained Antara
JAKARTA - The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has set up an Oyster Broodstock Center in Karangasem, Bali, to augment the cultivation of pearls in Indonesia. While inaugurating the Indonesian Pearl Festival 2013 on Wednesday, Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sharif Sutardjo noted that broodstock was expected to help increase the value of Indonesia’s pearl exports. The ministry will also encourage the issuance of an Indonesian National Standard Certification for pearls (SNI 4989:2011) used as the base for the drafting of the Pearl Grading Operating Procedure Standard and will be followed up by the issuance of an Indonesian Quality Pearl Label (IQPL). For the promotion of Indonesian pearls, the ministry also plans to support the publication of the Indonesian South Sea Pearl book, which was introduced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC’s) Women Inspiring Program in Bali on September 7. The book will be officially launched on October 3 as part of the Indonesian
Pearl Festival activities. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the Ministry of Trade are also drafting a new regulation on pearl exports to enhance the value of pearls and boost its sales. “To strengthen the product’s international marketing, ministers of the two agencies are working on a ministerial regulation on pearl export control,” said Minister Sharif Cicip Sutardjo. Such a regulation was necessary because Indonesia is the world’s largest South Sea Pearl producer and caters to 43 percent of the global demand, the minister pointed out. Indonesia, however, ranks only ninth in the international pearl trade, with its total annual export value pegged at US$29.5 million or 2.07 percent of the world’s pearl exports, which are valued at US$1.4 billion annually. “I am disappointed because our export value is still very small,” Sutardjo said. He added that he was optimistic that Indonesia would be able to ramp up its pearl export value because the country had adequate supporting facilities, such as vast pearl cultivation areas and relevant technology.
Bali Post MANGUPURA - Ahead of the visit made by the APEC 2013 delegates to Taman Ayun Temple at Mengwi, the pedestrian arrangement project at the tourist attraction even reaped the criticism from residents. Construction of stairs at the entrance gates in front of the Taman Ayun Temple was considered to hamper the access of local people. Residents also considered the project to lack of socialization. An issue spread on Monday (Oct 1), if the residents would rally in response to the closing of the road access in front of the Taman Ayun Temple on account of the arrangement project. But it was just limited to an issue. The situation around the Taman Ayun Temple had been conducive on Tuesday. Nevertheless, Chief of Munggu customary village, Gulingan, Ketut Sudiasa, confirmed the desire of his residents to make a demonstration. However, such desire could still be muted. He said the protests of residents against the construction of the stairs in front of the entrance gates of the Taman Ayung Temple was triggered by the closing of road access for residents to perform their daily activities such as going to market. In essence, people considered to have been hampered because their main road access could no longer be used.
Such an issue had been discussed in a village meeting on September 22. His party conveyed the people’s aspirations that basically objected to the construction of stairs hampering the road access. However, people’s complaint was never responded. Besides, the residents were confused with the traffic diversion due to the construction because the socialization made was very minimal. Alternative path used was also inadequate because it was only a narrow neighborhood street. Similar opinion was also revealed by Hamlet Chief of Munggu, Made Rudraksa. Protests of residents, he said, were delivered to village authority. Regarding to traffic diversion socialization, he admitted, was minimal. The pedestrian arrangement project posed a part of the Taman Ayun Temple project. The Head of Badung Human Settlements Agency (DCK), Ni Luh Putu Dessy Dharmayanti, some time ago explained that Taman Ayun pedestrian arrangement project included a number of works such as the circular parts of the entrance gates in the west and east, split gates, police post, culinary stalls, swing wantilan hall, botanical garden, bathroom of botanical garden and pathway to museum. The project cost IDR 8,465,114,946 and would be completed on December 21, 2013. Meanwhile, the supervision against the pedestrian project was implemented with the contract valued at IDR 167,627,900. (kmb25)
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RLD FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, file photo, people walk near Capitol Hill in Washington. As the government’s partial shutdown enters a second day, most companies across the country are doing business as usual. Yet concern is rising that a prolonged shutdown would cause some work at private companies to dry up and consumers to lose faith in the U.S. economy.
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County govt formulates alternative roads Singaraja (Bali Post)—
The discourse to open alternative road around Singaraja town has long been expressed by residents. And such discourse was reopened when the House and county government discussed about the draft of regional bylaw on Spatial Plan in the plenary session in the Buleleng House, Tuesday (Sep 1). Discourse on the alternative road was expressed by PDI-P Faction in the general view. The faction expected the county government to immediately formulate an alterna-
tive road considering the development of Singaraja town in terms of traffic had been growing rapidly. To anticipate the urban congestion, local government needed to
make an alternative road directly leading to the East Buleleng such as Sawan and Kubutambahan. “We want the making of new road amidst the town heading for Sawan and Kubutambahan subdistrict. It has become a necessity because of the density of urban traffic tending to kindle congestion,” said Ody Busana serving as spokesman of the PDI-P. In his response at the plenary session, Regent Putu Agus Surad-
nyana said that his party had been thinking about the new road network development around Singaraja town. As planned, the county government would open the outer ring road connecting the town to the neighborhood of Sangket, Sawan and Seririt territory. “In general, in chapter 10 of the Regional Spatial Plan we have planned the development of new road network, including the SawanSangket and Sangket-Seririt road
Home and car rental office burned out Denpasar (Bali Post)—
Great fire broke out in the city of Denpasar. The house doubling as the office of Sekar Emas Car Rental owned by Ayu Mas Widiastuti, 33, located Jalan Wibisana Gang II G/No.3, West Denpasar, burnt down on Tuesday (Oct 1). Other than burning home and the office of the car rental, the fire also burned down two cars and two motorcycles. Due to the incident, she suffered a loss worth hundreds of millions of rupiahs. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the incident. The fire had been handled by police authority and remained under process of investigation related to the causes. As information obtained, the fire occurred around 11:00 a.m. One of the residents living around the location, Made Apong, said the fire took place so quickly. He did not dare to ascertain where the fire originated from. “Suddenly, the home and car rentl office were on fire,” said Apong when met by reporters at the scene last Tuesday. Before the fire, he added, four cars were parked there, but
two others were missing. Probably, they had been rented. Well, at the time of the incident, two vehicles consisting of Suzuki APV and Daihatsu Xenia and the two motorcycles namely Yamaha Byson and Kymco burned down. Information told if the fire was alleged to originate from the car rental office. It was unknown what kindled it. Once the flame appeared, it quickly spread to vehicles and the buildings of boarding house. When the fire took place, it was accompanied by three big explosions to vibrate the surrounding houses. “Probably, the explosion was kindled by petrol in the tank of vehicles,” said another resident. Not long after, four units of fire trucks arrived at the scene. They had trouble to reach the location because it had to pass through a small lane. Due to persistence of the fire brigade, they finally managed to reach the hotspots. Approximately after one and a half hours, the fire could be extinguished. Meanwhile, the vehicles and motorcycles only left the frames and the building was in ruins. Even, the location looked to have been installed with police line. (kmb21)
section,” said the regent. Meanwhile, the Head of Buleleng Development Planning Board (Bappeda), Gede Suyasa, said that his party would follow up the new road development plan by preparing the transportation master plan study. From the master plan, it could be known where the exact location of the ring road would be. “To sum up, we have designed the outer ring road in the Regional Spatial Plan,” he said. (kmb15)
Bukit Jambul The name of Bukit Jambul was given when the Dutch colonial coming to Indonesia. At that moment the tourist saw a high hill in the south way that related the Regency of Klungkung and Besakih. In the top of mountain, there is holy place named Puncak Sari Temple. Uniquely, the temple surrounded by many big trees. From the top of mountain, the visitor can see rice the beautiful panoramaof ricefield. The combination view of high hill and big
trees make it named Bukit Jambul ( crest hill) Bukit Jambul is located in Pesaban Traditional Village, Nongan, Rendang Subdistrict. It is 8 km from Klungkung Regency and 51 km from Denpasar, while from Besakih Temple it is just 15 km. In this tourism area, there are many restaurant and others facilities such large parking area. Bukit Jambul is very popular as a good place to feel and explore the harmony combination of hills, rice field, valley and sea.
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WASHINGTON — The political stare-down on Capitol Hill shows no signs of easing, leaving federal government functions — from informational websites, to national parks, to processing veterans’ claims — in limbo from coast to coast. Lawmakers in both parties ominously suggested the partial shutdown might last for weeks. A funding cutoff for much of the government began Tuesday as a Republican effort to kill or delay the nation’s health care law stalled action on a short-term, traditionally routine spending bill. Republicans pivoted to a strategy to try to reopen the government piecemeal but were unable to immediately advance the idea in the House. National parks like Yellowstone and Alcatraz Island were shuttered, government websites went dark and hundreds of thousands of nonessential workers reported for a half-day to fill out time cards, hand in their
government cellphones and laptops, and change voicemail messages to gird for a deepening shutdown. The Defense Department said it wasn’t clear that service academies would be able to participate in sports, putting Saturday’s Army vs. Boston College and Air Force vs. Navy football games on hold, with a decision to be made Thursday. Even as many government agencies closed their doors, health insurance exchanges that are at the core of President Barack Obama’s health care law were up and running, taking applications for coverage that would
start Jan. 1. “Shutting down our government doesn’t accomplish their stated goal,” Obama said of his Republican opponents at a Rose Garden event hailing implementation of the law. “The Affordable Care Act is a law that passed the House; it passed the Senate. The Supreme Court ruled it constitutional. It was a central issue in last year’s election. It is settled, and it is here to stay. And because of its funding sources, it’s not impacted by a government shutdown.” GOP leaders faulted the Senate for killing a House request to open official negotiations on the temporary spending bill. Senate Democrats led by Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada insist that Republicans give in and pass their simple, straightforward temporary funding bill, known as a continuing resolution.
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Syria chemical disarmament team begins mission
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Damascus - International disarmament experts were to begin cataloguing Syria’s vast arsenal of chemical weapons Wednesday, checking a list of sites provided by Damascus and conducting on the spot tests ahead of its destruction The 19-strong team from The Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) arrived in Damascus Tuesday to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2118 ordering the elimination of Syria’s chemical arsenal by mid-2014. The mission was to begin work a day after Syria’s opposition warned of a “humanitarian disaster” in the Damascus suburb of Moadamiyet al-Sham, one of the areas reportedly targeted in an August 21 sarin attack that killed hundreds of people. It also comes after Syria’s information minister insisted that President Bashar al-Assad would stay in office and could run for another term in elections next year. Assad’s departure is a key
demand of the opposition, who insist it must be a pillar of a mooted Geneva peace conference. The disarmament team includes 19 OPCW inspectors and 14 UN staffers who drove to a five-star Damascus hotel in a 20-vehicle UN convoy from the Lebanese capital, Beirut. On arrival, the team set up a logistics base. “In the coming days, their efforts are expected to focus on verifying information provided by the Syrian authorities and the initial planning phase of helping the country destroy its chemical weapons production facilities,” a UN statement said. This should be completed by November 1, it added. The task is huge, as Syria’s arsenal is believed to include more than 1,000 tonnes of sarin, mustard gas and other banned chemicals stored at an estimated 45 sites across the war-torn country. The mission is the first in OPCW history to take place in a country wracked by civil war. The OPCW group arrived as a team of UN experts left after probing seven alleged gas attacks.
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A convoy of inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons prepares cross into Syria at the Lebanese border crossing point of Masnaa, eastern Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Italian PM Letta faces Senate showdown as Berlusconi party splits Reuters
ROME - Prime Minister Enrico Letta warned on Wednesday that Italy risked being left without a stable government if he loses a confidence vote triggered by Silvio Berlusconi’s move to pull his centre-right party out of the coalition. However, the media tycoon’s furious decision on Saturday to withdraw his ministers from the government has provoked a revolt in his People of Freedom (PDL)
party that could see dozens of Senators defy orders and vote for the government. Estimates of how many will do so vary widely. PDL Senator Roberto Formigoni said on Wednesday that 25 rebels were ready to form a new group, whereas on Tuesday members of the dissident camp had given forecasts as high as 40. Letta issued his warning after a week of political drama as the fragile accord that held his unwieldy coalition of left and right together
broke apart over moves to expel Berlusconi from parliament following his conviction for tax fraud. “Italy is running a risk that could be fatal, without remedy. Thwarting this risk, to seize or not seize the moment, depends on the choices we will make in this chamber. It depends on a yes or a no,” he told the Senate. For Letta, whose center-left Democratic Party (PD) has a strong majority in the lower house, the vote in the 315-seat Senate will be decisive. A
vote is expected in the early afternoon after a debate by Senators. He can count on at least 138 votes from the PD and centrist parties, but to be sure of winning he would need at least another 20 votes for a majority. Late on Tuesday, Letta told the five center-right ministers ordered by Berlusconi to quit the government that he would not accept their resignations, a sign of confidence and an invitation to other moderates to support him in the vote.
He said the government would continue with tight control over public finances and a focused program of economic reforms and said it was vital that Italy had a stable government in 2014 when it assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union. Financial markets have responded positively to signs that defectors from the center-right would guarantee the survival of the government and avert the uncertainty of new elections.
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Zimbabwe: Poachers poison 91 elephants
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Elderly people take shelter from the rain at a subway station in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. According to its cabinet-level Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD), Taiwan faces an accelerated aging population and declining fertility rate.
World not ready for aging population Associated Press Writer
The world is aging so fast that most countries are not prepared to support their swelling numbers of elderly people, according to a global study being issued Tuesday by the United Nations and an elder rights group. The report ranks the social and economic well-being of elders in 91 countries, with Sweden coming out on top and Afghanistan at the bottom. It reflects what advocates for the old have been warning, with increasing urgency, for years: Nations are simply not working quickly enough to cope with a population graying faster than ever before. By the year 2050, for the first time in history, seniors older than 60 will outnumber children younger than 15. Truong Tien Thao, who runs a small tea shop on the sidewalk near his home in Hanoi, Vietnam, is 65 and acutely aware that he, like millions of others, is plunging into old age without a safety net. He wishes he could retire, but he and his 61-year-old wife depend on the $50 a month they earn from the shop. And so every day, Thao rises early to open the stall at 6 a.m. and works until 2 p.m., when his wife takes over until closing. “People at my age should have
a rest, but I still have to work to make our ends meet,” he says, while waiting for customers at the shop, which sells green tea, cigarettes and chewing gum. “My wife and I have no pension, no health insurance. I’m scared of thinking of being sick — I don’t know how I can pay for the medical care.” Thao’s story reflects a key point in the report, which was released early to The Associated Press: Aging is an issue across the world. Perhaps surprisingly, the report shows that the fastest aging countries are developing ones, such as Jordan, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Vietnam, where the number of older people will more than triple by 2050. All ranked in the bottom half of the index. The Global AgeWatch Index (www.globalagewatch.org) was created by elder advocacy group HelpAge International and the U.N. Population Fund in part to address a lack of international data on the extent and impact of
global aging. The index, released on the U.N.’s International Day of Older Persons, compiles data from the U.N., World Health Organization, World Bank and other global agencies, and analyzes income, health, education, employment and age-friendly environment in each country. The index was welcomed by elder rights advocates, who have long complained that a lack of data has thwarted their attempts to raise the issue on government agendas. “Unless you measure something, it doesn’t really exist in the minds of decision-makers,” said John Beard, Director of Ageing and Life Course for the World Health Organization. “One of the challenges for population aging is that we don’t even collect the data, let alone start to analyze it. ... For example, we’ve been talking about how people are living longer, but I can’t tell you people are living longer and sicker, or longer in good health.”
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In this Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 photo, a game ranger walks by a rotting elephant carcass, in Hwange National Park , Zimbabwe.
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Discussion of APEC’s main issues runs smoothly
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HWANGE, Zimbabwe — The stench of rotting elephant carcasses hangs in the air in western Zimbabwe, where wildlife officials say at least 91 elephants were poisoned with cyanide by poachers who hack off the tusks for the lucrative illegal ivory market. Massive bones, some already bleached by the blistering sun in the Hwange National Park, litter the landscape around one remote watering hole where 18 carcasses were found. Officials say cyanide used in gold mining was spread by poachers over flat “salt pans,” also known as natural, mineral-rich salt licks. They say lions, hyenas and vultures have died from feeding on contaminated carcasses or drinking nearby. “The magnitude of what we are witnessing today is much higher than what has occurred previously,” environment minister Saviour Kasukuwere told reporters on a trip to the park Monday. Cyanide attacks the bloodstream, kills almost instantly and causes rapid decomposition. Most of the poisoned elephants died in the past month. The chemical is commonly used by illegal gold panners to separate the metal from surrounding ore and is easily available. Nine suspected poachers have been arrested this month after the biggest, most brutal poaching spree on record. Three men were sentenced to up to 16 years in jail. The Hwange park, stretching over 14,000 square kilometers (5,400 square miles), has one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Africa. Kasukuwere, newly appointed to the environment ministry after disputed elections won by longtime President Robert Mugabe in July, said Zimbabwe will intensify efforts to campaign among world nations — including Asia, where there is the highest demand for ivory — to curb a trade declared illegal by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Tusks of the poisoned elephants are thought to have been smuggled into neighboring South Africa through illicit syndicates that pay desperately poor poachers a fraction of the $1,500 a kilogram (2.2 pounds) that ivory can fetch on the black market. “We will cooperate with international organizations such as Interpol to crack down on the pay masters. So the war is on, it’s a war which we will win, we are not going to surrender,” Kasukuwere said. The state Environmental Management Authority is planning to burn the elephant carcasses and call in experts to detoxify the affected areas, beginning with digging out the salt licks and removing the top layers of soil contaminated by the cyanide granules. Officials believe at least two deeply drilled wells supplying the water holes may have also been contaminated and will likely have to be sealed. New wells will probably be drilled away from the tainted ones. “We will drill more boreholes in the park because these criminals target areas where there is a shortage of water,” said Kasukuwere. But Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped wildlife and environment authorities say they are underfunded, understaffed and poorly equipped because of the nation’s troubled economy. Kasukuwere said Hwange park, Africa’s third largest wildlife sanctuary after the Serengeti in Tanzania and South Africa’s Kruger National Park, has only about 150 rangers and few fully operational off-road vehicles for an expanse that ideally should have a staff of at least 700.
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Tourists walk past the banners of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. The Leaders and Ministers of 21 Pacific-Rim economies will gather this week in Bali intent on revitalizing trade to keep the global economy on a path to recovery, create jobs and move the region towards more balanced and sustainable long-term growth.
APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2013 opens in Bali
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NUSA DUA - The Leaders and Ministers of 21 Pacific-Rim economies will gather this week in Bali intent on revitalizing trade to keep the global economy on a path to recovery, create jobs and move the region towards more balanced and sustainable long-term growth. Following a meeting of APEC Senior Officials that concludes on Wednesday, Leaders and Ministers will focus on strengthening free trade and investment in the region, addressing growing inequities and environmental challenges that are a bi-product of economic transition, and improving connectivity to facilitate the cross-border movement of goods, people and capital to drive greater productivity. “APEC member economies are united in our commitment to building a resilient Asia-Pacific as an engine of growth and taking practical steps to support the realization of this objective,” Ambassador Yuri Thamrin, the lead APEC Senior Official who has guided work undertaken within APEC during the course of Indonesia’s 2013 chairmanship. “Leaders and Ministers will have an opportunity to assess our efforts to lower barriers and further our pursuit of the Bogor Goals for free trade and investment in the region by 2020,” he
explained. “The commitments they make this week will guide APEC economies as we address complex at and behind-the-border issues, develop policies that help small businesses enter into global supply chains, and pursue measures to ensure that proper infrastructure is in place for businesses and people to benefit from increasing integration.” Leaders will come together on 7-8 October for two retreats to discuss policy. They will also engage with heads of industry and consider their recommendations for improving the business environment in the region through a constructive two-way dialogue. Ministers will meet on 4-5 October to examine the actions and insights that have sprung from APEC deliberations, projects and economic and technical collaboration between economies, ministries, the private sector and partner regional and global institutions. “The APEC region has been im-
pacted by continued uncertainty as economies recover from the global financial crisis and confront shifts in the stimulus polices that were put in place to address it,” said Dr Alan Bollard, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. “This week’s meetings can help to breathe renewed confidence in the global economy by laying the groundwork for increased trade and investment, and domestic consumption, noted Dr Bollard who will discuss the latest economic trends and put APEC’s agenda in greater context at a news conference on Thursday. “ Â Identifying processes for bridging unfolding regional agreements and improving the chances for a positive outcome during the 9th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Bali in December are components of APEC’s agenda.” The APEC region is home to about three billion people, and accounts for 45 percent of global trade and half of total gross domestic product.
NUSA DUA - The discussion of main issues at the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Wednesday went smoothly, according to Trade Ministry’s Director General for International Trade Cooperation Imam Pambagyo. “So far, the discussion has been smooth. Issues will be discussed in detail at the next meeting,” said Imam, adding that three priorities need to be discussed in the meeting, attended by the leaders of APEC economic members and 1,200 business leaders. He said the first priority is to implement Bogor Goals agreement, namely the liberalisation of trade and investment by 2010 for developed countries and by 2020 for developing countries. The second is to maintain sustainable growth in the APEC region, and the third is the issue of connectivity related to physical infrastructure and the easy transportation of people, goods, and services. According to him, the three priorities to be discussed are related to the 2009-2014 mid-term development plan in Indonesia. On the second day of the APEC senior officials meeting, leaders are required to finalise the main issues before bringing them up at the APEC ministerial meeting to be agreed by APEC heads of state/government from October 7 to 8, 2013.
Balinese asked to support APEC Summit Antara DENPASAR - Bali Provincial Legislative Assembly (DPRD) Chairman Anak Agung Ngurah Oka Ratmadi has called on the people of Bali to support the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting being held from October 1 to 8 in Nusa Dua. “We ask all people in Bali to support the success of this international event in order to project a positive image for the participants,” Ratmadi said. He noted that the APEC meeting will be held in Nusa Dua, but all regions on the island resort of Bali should be safe and under control, because the delegations from the participating countries will visit some tourist attractions including the Taman Ayun temple. “Therefore, we call on all people in Bali to support the success of the meeting that will be attended by 21 heads of state/ government,” he said. Meanwhile, security has been tightened in the districts of Tabanan and Badung in the Bali province ahead of the APEC meeting. “We tightened the security with the help of the Ditrict Military Command personnel and have checked every motor vehicle plying on the main roads to find any sharp weapons or drugs,” Tabanan resort police spokesman Adjunct Senior Commissioner Dekananto Eko Purwono stated earlier on Tuesday. He noted that all motor vehicles entering the area of Tabanan were being checked to ensure security at the APEC meeting. “We are checking all motor vehicles in our effort to create a peaceful situation in Bali during the APEC meeting,” Purwono said. Meanwhile, TNI and police officials were also deployed around the three entry points of the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) in Nusa Dua, which is the main venue for the APEC meeting. TNI and police officials were seen guarding the around the north gate on Pratama Street, which is the main gate and the south gate on Tuesday. Motorists without special identity cards from APEC have been forbidden from entering the BTDC area.
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The residents of Tek-Tek hamlet, Peguyangan, Denpasar are waiting in line to get water from a truck
Backfill soil of market project planted with banana trees Bangli (Bali Post)—
Dry season, dug wells at Peguyangan start drying out Denpasar (Bali Post)—
Recent dry season does not only have an impact on the agricultural irrigation. However, it also has an effect on the wells of residents in North Denpasar, precisely at Peguyangan village. At least 15 wells of residents at Tek-Tek hamlet, Peguyangan, have showed reduction in the water supply. “The water of dug wells have decreased,” said the Chief of Tek-Tek hamlet, Nyoman Bawa Riasa, Tuesday (Oct 1). Bawa Riasa said that dug wells of residents had begun to dry since three or four months ago. However, since not all residents used dug wells, the water difficulty could still be overcome. “Moreover, at this time the residents have received water assistance from the Municipality Waterworks (PDAM),” said Bawa Riasa. Meanwhile, to meet the need for clean water at Peguyangan, the Denpasar Municipality Waterworks had been supplying water to local village since this week. “Since Monday, we’ve been supplying clean water to Peguyangan region. We alert three tank trucks where a truck is alerted at Peguyangan, while two others are standby as backup,” said Managing Director of the PDAM Denpasar, Putu Gede Mahaputra. Mahaputra said that three hamlets were experiencing water crisis, namely the Tek-Tek, Tagtag Kaja and Dualang. The drought was estimated to occur until next month. “From our coordination meeting with the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), the drought is estimated to last
until the end of October. The tank truck is also provided by the Denpasar Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency,” he explained. According to Mahaputra, a tank truck containing 30 cubic meters of water was alerted at Peguyangan. In other words, if the drought continued to last for the next month, more than 900 cubic meters of water were supplied to meet the clean water needs for toilets of local residents. “People in this area are mostly using dug wells, so that in this dry season many wells of residents are drying up,” he explained. Formerly, the Head of the Denpasar Agriculture, Food Crops and Horticulture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra, said that a total of 400 hectares of agricultural land at four subak areas in Denpasar could not be planted until December 2013. It happened because the four subak areas did not get supply of irrigation water from the upstream. The four subak areas were the Subak Pakel 1, Subak Pakel 2, Subak Dalem and Subak Sembung. (kmb12)
After previously planted with sweet potatoes, the backfill soil mound at the Kidul Market project in Bangli even looks to have been planted with banana trees. The banana planting was alleged to be the aftermath of protest because the surrounding residents were disappointed with the presence of backfill soil annexing the road space. It drew the attention people that happened to be passing at that road section. As observation at the location, the backfill soil originally used for the construction of Kidul Market project was seen to be piled up on the southern side of the market, precisely near the road intersection. A number of residents met at the location claimed not to know when and who planted the bananas trees on the backfill. Obviously, the two banana trees standing upright on top of the backfill were identified to have existed since Monday (Sep 1). According to residents, the improper planting of those banana trees was considered a form of protest by residents against the existence of backfill in the local market. The presence of the backfill since a few weeks was considered quite disturb-
ing the residents nearby as it could result in dust. Moreover, some food traders did selling around the backfill. One of the traders who rejected to be named said the existence of mounting backfill around the peddling location was considered quite disturbing as in the current dry season. Strong wind came and blew the dust on the soil to fly around. Related to that matter, the Chief of Bangli Municipal Police (Satpol PP), Dewa Agung Suryadarma, when asked for his confirmation said that he did not dare to take action. His party did not know about the agreement made between relevant agencies and partner related to the Kidul Market development. “We do not dare to take haphazard action because it can kindle different impression,” he said. Nevertheless, his party would consistently make coordination with relevant agency posing the leading sector of the market project. Suryadarma added the relevant agencies working on the construction of Kidul Market should make a shed to restrict the project location from other public facilities, so that it would not interfere with the activities of surrounding people. (ina)
Eviction land at Gilimanuk not been worked on Negara (Bali Post)—
The former eviction land of people’s homes at Penginuman, Gilimanuk, has not been worked on so far. The two-hectare land located around the entrance gates at Gilimanuk will be going to be used for tourist resort. However, up to these days it stays empty and the land is overgrown by bananas where some areas have been drying out. Previously, the government insisted on evicting the residents for the construction on the land. But, lately it was even taken advantage for planting coconut and mango trees. As planned, the result of the cultivation would be used by local community groups. However, the sandy soil is no longer overgrown by those plants. No mango tree is seen to survive and there are more banana trees. Since it has been long unused, a few bamboo houses were seen to have been erected at the location. The land itself has long history. In 2006, at least 76 families inhabited the land but they were then evicted. But, based on observation on Tuesday, more bananas were found on the land. As information got from surround-
ing community, the land was originally planned for a marine tourism development by investors. Unfortunately, the development plan failed. Later, the area was going to be used for oil and cargo harbor to rest area, but they had not been proved and there was no indication if the land would be exploited. Finally, the county government made it for coconut plantation by planting hundreds of large enough coconut trees (not the seedlings). Not long after, the trees were dead. According to some local residents, the death of hundreds of coconut trees occurred because the soil texture was not appropriate for coconut cultivation. According to them, at that time local government rushed to release the land. After many years, in fact there was no certainty of investors that would like to invest on the land. Headman of Gilimanuk, IGN Rai Budhi, when asked for his confirmation on Tuesday (Oct 1) said the land was planned to be used for cargo terminal in 2014 by Jembrana government. At this moment, the land was still empty and a number of plants could not grow. (kmb26)
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Rimba Jimbaran opens its doors
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JIMBARAN – Rimba Jimbaran Bali officially opened in September, ready to welcome APEC delegations with spectacular sunsets and a tranquil forest setting, as another unique product by Ayana Resort and Spa. Under the same management of Capella Hotel Group, Rimba features 282 rooms and suites to expand on Ayana’s 368 rooms and villas. The 8 hectare resort is located within Ayana’s 77-hectare grounds overlooking Jimbaran Bay, just 12 kilometers from Bali’s airport. Rimba’s name, which is Indonesian for ‘forest’, reflects its setting and use of sustainable materials in its architecture and interior design. The landscaping is like entering a national park with tree-lined entrance and scenic trails, and magical sunset views across the forest to the ocean beyond. Guests of both Ayana and Rimba experience seamless service as they enjoy the best of both worlds: Rimba with its forest ambience and Ayana’s unrivaled ocean-front setting. With its unique facilities and design, Rimba
complements Ayana, providing guests with two unique hotels to explore and two very different experiences to enjoy. Rimba’s convenient location also provides additional accommodation and event venues for weddings and meetings at AYANA, which launched new MICE facilities in June including an expanded Ballroom, high-tech ampitheater, and VIP boardroom. Rimba’s opening was strategically timed ahead of the APEC Summit in Bali in October, to accommodate high-level APEC delegations and meetings at AYANA’s new state-ofthe-art MICE facilities. Capella Hotel Group chairman Horst Schulze said Rimba’s opening underscored the owner’s continued investment and commitment to the highest quality and service. “I have
opened hundreds of hotels around the world, I’ve worked for the biggest names in the industry over a career of more than 50 years, so I’ve seen a lot of hotels, visited a lot of hotels, and I know how to spot a good hotel,” said Mr Schulze. “Ayana is not just a good hotel, this is truly a world-class hotel and right at the very top when we talk about the best resorts in the world. This resort has continued to evolve and get even better every year. The owner is truly committed to understanding guests’ needs and catering for their expressed and unexpressed wishes, and he continues to invest to ensure Ayana remains world-class. The next stage in this evolution is the opening of this new hotel, Rimba, which has its own story and unique experiences to offer guests,” Mr Schulze added.
Calendar Event for October 4 through 28, 2013 4 Oct Tilem Sasih Ketiga Odalan Ida Ratu Geng Penataran Agung Besakih Odalan Ida Ratu Raja Puraus di Merajan Seloding Besakih Pura Ulun Kulkuk Besakih 6 Oct Saniscara Pon Julungwangi Pura Panti Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kayuputih Buleleng 8 Oct Anggarkasih Julungwangi Pura Tirtaharum Tegalwangi Bangli Pura Pasek Tohjiwa Wanasari Tabanan Pura Pasek Tangguntiti Jakatebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Bendesa Sangsit Buleleng Pura Dalem Waturenggong Taro Tegalalang Pura Ibu (Pura Kaja) Wanasari Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Tulikup Pura manik Bingin Sidemen 9 Oct Buda Umanis Julungwangi Pura Penetaran Gana Bebalang Bangli Pura Dalem Gede Banjar Pande Bangli Pura Puncaksari Pdi Sangeh Abiansemal Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Sanak Sapta Resi Sidan Gianyar Merajan Pasek Tohjiwa Jakatebel Merajan Pasek Prateka Batusesa Merajan Jeroan Dauh Cemenggon Cemenggon Pura Puseh Penegil Darma Kubutambahan Singaraja. Merajan Pasek Subadra Kramas-Gianyar Pura Dalem Maya Blahbatuh Gianyar Linggih Bhatara Kayu Selem Besakih 17 Oct Wraspati Wage Sungsang Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung Desa Tangkas Klungkung Pura Siang Kangin Tampuagan Tembuku Bangli Odalan Ida Ratu Mas Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Petemon Merajan Pasek Gelgel Melinggih Odalan Ida Bhatara Bang Tulus Dewa Besakih 19 Oct Purnama Sasih Kapat Bathara Tiga Sakti Penataran Agung Besakih Pura Meru Cakra Lombok Pura Lempuyang Madya Karangasem Pura Penerejon Kintamani Pura Pulaki Buleleng Pura Tirta Empul Tampak Siring Pura Puseh, Pura Desa, Pura Penataran, Pura Luhuring Akasa, Bhatara Hyang Basukih Desa Cemenggaon Sukawati Pura Tirta Negari Singapadu
Pura Puseh, Desa, Penataran Tangsub Sukawati Pura Penataran Agung Tegallalang Pura Desa Denjalan, Tegaltamu, Tegehe, Batu Yang lan Batuaji Batubulan Pura Puseh Singakerta Ubud Pura Nataran Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Bakuang Ceningan Nusa Penida Pura Pasek Getas Kawan Kedewataan Ubud Pura Agung Dukuh Sakti Pangku Subami Braban Pura Pasek Gelgel Carik Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Klanting Dukuh Krambitan Pura Pasek Bendesa Mas Gadungan Selemadeg Pura Agung Pasek Tohjiwa Wanasari Selemadeg Pura Penataran Pasek Kayu Putih Bandem Karangasem Pura Puseh Werdi Agung Bolang Mangondow Sulut Pura Dukuh Segening Wangsiang Karangasem Pura Dalem Khayangan Arya Gajahpara Sukaluwih Tejakula Buleleng Pura Pasraman Suci Renon Denpasar Pura Penataran Agung Kertabumi Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Jakarta Pura Luhur Waisnawa Asah Badung Sepang Buleleng Pura Ulun Danu Batur Songan Kintamani Pura Agung Bhuwana Skyline Jayapura Papua Pura Dalem Bengkel Banjar Benoh Ubung Denpasar Merajan Suci Geriya Penataran Banjar Gemeh Denpasar Pura Pejengaji Tegalalang Pura Panti PasekGelgel Desa Meliling Kerambitan Pura Pejenengan Dukuh Ogan Desa Sangkan Gunung Rendang Karangasem Pura Dadia Dukuh Segening Desa Swastika Buana Saputih Banyak Lampung Tengah Pura Dukuh Sakti Belatung Kukuh Kerambitan Pura Gumang (Bukit Juru) Desa Bugbug Karangasem Pura Kawitan Arya Samping Banjar Langon Kapal Pura Pejenengan Pule Sari Desa Dukuh Sidemen Karangasem Pura Segara Penimbangan Banjar Galiran Desa Bakti Seraga Buleleng Pura Puseh Yeh Ulakan Desa Suana Nusa Penida Pura Bukit Mentik Gunung Lebah Desa Batur Kintamani Pura Pasek Tangkas Kori Agung Kukuh kerambitan Pura Penataran Ubud
Pura Luhur Giri Kusuma Dauh Peken Blahbatuh Pemerajan Agung Jambe Guwang Sukawati Pura Taman Sari Busungbiu Busungbiu Buleleng Pura Giri Jagat Nata Ketewel Sukawati Pura Dang Khayangan Penataran Agung BaturningMambal Abiansemal 22 Oct Penampahan Galungan 23 Oct Hari Raya Galungan Pura Wakika Kupang, NTT Pura Agung Girinatha Sumbawa Besar NTB Pura Dukuh Sakti Dukuh Kediri-Tabanan Pura Atambuananta Kutamba NTT Pura Webananta Kupang, NTT Pura Giripati Mulawarman Pontianak Pura Mustika Dharma Cijantung I Jakarta Timur Pura Mustika Dharma Kompleks Kopassus Cijantung Jakarta Timur. 24 Oct Wraspati Umanis Dungulan Pura Watukaru Tabanan Pura Lempuyang Luhur Karangasem Pura Kentel Gumi Klungkung Pura Pasek Gaduh Umadesa Kediri Tabanan Pura Pasek Kubayan Wangaya Gede Penebel Tabanan Merajan Pasek Tohjiwa Tiyingan Merajan Pasek Gaduh Umadesa. 25 Oct Sukra Paing Dungulan Pura Ulun Suwi Jimbaran, Badung Pura Luhur Cemenggon, Sukawati Pura Pasek Ubung Denpasar 26 Oct Saniscara Pon Dungulan Pura Segara Jembrana Pura Dalem Gede Losan Klungkung 27 Oct Redite Paing Kuningan Pura Dalem Tegal Tamu Sekar Mukti Batubulan Pura Kubayan Umagunung Sempidi Badung 28 Oct Soma Kliwon Kuningan Pura Desa Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pasek Tohjiwa Sawah Selemadeg Pura Pemerajan Agung Benawah Kangin Gianyar Pura Panti Pasek Gelgel Pelapuan Busungbiu Pura Kahyangan Tulus Desa Apuan
Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc. The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion. The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines. In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.
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ForBali and representatives of Tanjung Benoa residents rallied in front of the office of the Bali House, Tuesday (Oct 1). The demonstrators expressed their attitude to reject the Benoa Bay reclamation and explicitly requested the House to make a recommendation in order to revoke the Decree of Reclamation of volume II.
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‘Gravity,’ 90 minutes of terrifying beauty Associated Press Writer
In an age when we’re able to consume content so many different ways — and that’s a good thing, mostly — let’s declare right now that there’s only one truly correct way to experience “Gravity,” Alfonso Cuaron’s thrilling new space film. In a theater. On a huge screen. And in 3-D. Yes, even for all you 3-D naysayers — we hear you, but this is the movie you HAVE to see in 3-D. And please, no matter how many months or years pass, don’t watch this film on your little smartphone. If you’ve seen the heart-pounding trailer, you’ll know that Sandra Bullock and George Clooney play astronauts who experience a traumatic accident in space. You may also know about the extraordinary special effects used to create this weightless cinematic world — so extraordinary that many are calling the
film a landmark of the sci-fi genre. But what you can’t know, until you’re in the theater, is just how much you’ll feel like you’re up there in space, feeling its vastness, perhaps even feeling cold. And how you might let yourself forget, momentarily, that this movie wasn’t shot on location. And how you’ll ask yourself, how did they DO this? And how you’ll then forget the question, because you’ll be caught up once again in this 90-minute thrill ride. Cuaron’s filmmaking prowess is no secret. His 2007 “Children of Men” was a masterful evocation of a bleak fu-
turistic world where women can no longer conceive, and warring gangs struggle for control of the dying human race. But while that film teemed with people, “Gravity” has but a few. It aims to evoke the full terror of true solitude — indeed, Bullock is alone much of the time. And though it doesn’t take place on Earth, “Gravity” is in a way closer to our reality — not a futuristic world, but one that exists today, though you’d have to be on a space mission to get there. If you were, you’d want to be with Matt Kowalski (Clooney), the experienced mission commander, cocky and totally in charge. He jokes easily with Mission Control (voiced by Ed Harris, in a nice nod to “Apollo 13” and “The Right Stuff”) while spacewalking with a new jet pack, but when disaster strikes, he’s the guy you want nearby.
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NEW YORK — George Clooney knows the country is going through a tough time with the government shutdown. But the actor is optimistic that “cooler heads will prevail” and let things get back to normal. He applauded U.S. Rep. Peter King, a New York Republican, as one of the “guys on the right,” trying to get the government back up and running.
“I know for a fact that there’s a lot of guys on the right, Peter King, for instance, and some people like that, who are also doing the best they can to stop this from happening or to put an end to it,” Clooney said. He added: “You just hope that it happens soon.” King has spoken out against Tea Party Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Clooney made the comments at the New York premiere of his new film, “Gravity.”
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ForBali and Tanjung Benoa community rally
Demand to revoke reclamation decree of volume II Bali Post
DENPASAR - ForBali and representatives of Tanjung Benoa residents rallied in front of the office of the Bali House, Tuesday (Oct 1). The demonstrators expressed their attitude to reject the Benoa Bay reclamation and explicitly requested the House to make a recommendation in order to revoke the Decree of Reclamation of volume II. I Kadek Duarsa, one of the Tanjung Benoa residents stated that Tanjung Benoa community had strongly rejected any kind of reclamation plan at Benoa Bay. On that account, he asked the governor to revoke the second decree
as manifestation of his seriousness in protecting the environment at Benoa Bay. Meanwhile, Wayan Gendo Suardana highlighted again the issuance of the decree on the Benoa Bay assessment (better known as the
Decree on Reclamation of volume II). “When the House has issued a recommendation on the revocation and has revoked all the recommendations related to the Benoa Bay reclamation plan, the Governor should keep his promise to revoke
it, too,” he said. Gendo said that ForBali came to the office of the Bali House to express their aspirations that the House should take a political action. It should be taken by issuing a recommendation to ask the Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika to immediately revoke the second decree because it was the decree on reclamation,” he said. Gendo also mentioned the allegations that the group protesting and criticizing against the Benoa
Bay reclamation plan belonged to a mercenary group. Gendo expressly said that the activist movement was not motivated by money. “Today, the action of criticizing the policy with idealism is indeed scarce. Amid the materialistic culture, it is hard to believe if there are people are willing to take the time to go down the streets without the motif of money and promises to gain a power. However, we all belong to that critical and scarce people,” he said. (dgk)