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Dear Readers

IN THIS 12TH ISSUE: Laws & Legalities Doing Business in Indonesia (3) 12th Edition | 21st November– 4th December 2012

Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@baliexpat.biz

Art of the Indies Art and Forbidden Fruit in Bali (Part Two: Forbidden Love) (4)

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he term ‘sports’ is a very vast one and can refer to what we see on a daily basis—surfing, running, sailing, cycling—to a less obvious and less observed one—gambling. Recently I travelled to Macau and witnessed thousands of people gambling at one of this Vegas-imitating city’s largest casinos, The Venetian. The casino floor was packed from morning until the early hours of the morning, oxygen pumping through the vents to keep punters feeling awake and rejuvenated and people were hoarded in and out of the casino in large buses, without any feeling of personalisation. In 1981 gambling was pronounced illegal in Indonesia, bringing one particular traditional sport of gambling into the shadows: cockfighting.

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When I was about ten years old, my parents took me to see a cockfight in Batuan and this memory has never left me. I remember feeling petrified as I witnessed roosters jumping at each other, lashing and drawing blood made by small sharp daggers (taji) which had been attached to their legs by their handlers. As an animal-loving child it was a harrowing experience and it is only in recent years that I have wanted to learn about what really happens behind the scenes in this sport, which still occurs every day in Bali, only now away from prying eyes.

Graphics Frederick Ng fred@baliexpat.biz Finance & Admin Pertiwi Gianto Putri tiwi@jakartaexpat.biz Lini Verawaty lini@jakartaexpat.biz Contributors Bruce W. Carpenter Karen Davis Leif Hope Francesco Ricciardi Eamonn Sadler Antony Sutton Julia Tchezganova

Cockfighting has always been an integral part of Balinese Hinduism and the ritual spilling of blood believed vital for the purification of the ground.

On holy days it is legal, due to religious reasons, for three fights to take place and on every other day, men will meet under a makeshift roof by a sawah down a backstreet to illegally carry out this traditional ritual. During the actual fight itself, cocks fight to the death

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Diving USS Liberty, Tulamben (6) or near death, and once an opponent is taken down, the winner takes his jackpot along with the defeated rooster home to cook for dinner. At least the animal does not die in vain and its life has been a good one where the owner lovingly spent several years preparing it for this day. Although I do not condone it, I have more respect for it than I did when I first experienced it as a cowering child those many years ago….

Expat Enterpreneur Andrea Angelique: Medium and Tarot Master (9) Meet the Expat John Marciano (10) Light Entertainment Beyond The Fringe (12) Events (14)

Sports Bali on the World's Circuit (8)

Classifieds (15)

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So what do we have for you in this issue?

We bring you the sport of diving (also considered a hobby) in Tulamben and some humorous diver generalizations, not to be taken too seriously, by Francesco Ricciardi. Antony Sutton talks about how Bali has the potential to host large sporting events such as Formula 1, which could be quite controversial to conservationists and we’d love to hear your opinions on this. We also meet John Marciano, the natural soap man of Bali, and Andrea Angelique, the tarot reader and medium of Bali’s expat world. Bruce W. Carpenter also returns with Part 2 of his ‘Forbidden Fruits’ series which takes you into the tabooed world of homosexual artists.

We hope you enjoy this issue and if I leave you with one word over the next two weeks, I hope it would be “Respect”.

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Laws & Legalities

Doing Business in Indonesia

BY JULIA TCHEZGANOVA

With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic place in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is playing an increasingly prominent role in global economy.

As a result, not only is Indonesia clearly of interest to foreign investors, but it also sparks excitement in foreigners who wish to come to the archipelagic state in order to enjoy its beauty and culture while setting up their business in a growing market.

It is outside of the scope of this article to cover every aspect of doing business in Indonesia, however, it will serve as a guide in terms of where to look for information and what to look for.

In addition, there will be a closer analysis of business structure options available for foreigners in Indonesia.

Things that are sensible to consider for foreign investors include: finding a good lawyer, understanding business visa travel, ensuring that intellectual property rights are protected, understanding taxation and tax incentives, ensuring that the business follows through with the accounting and auditing requirements, proper employment of both expatriates and local employees, repatriating the profits, and fulfilling the obligations of corporate social responsibility, among other things.

According to “Doing Business 2013: Indonesia”, this country is ranked 165th out of 185 economies on the ease of starting a business.

As a comparison, China is ranked 151st and Malaysia is 54th.

This means that while the market is a tempting one, it must be very well analyzed and researched by foreigners wishing to do business in Indonesia.

After selecting an appropriate location and market, foreign investors should consider the following issues from a legal perspective: dealing with construction permits, employing workers, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, and enforcing contracts.

The concerns mentioned above are especially important to consider if there is intent to open a local office. The common structures established by foreigners include a Representative Office, a Regional Representative Office, or a Foreign Joint Venture company.

If a foreigner wishes to sell products or services without the need to be present in Indonesia, the options include appointing an Agent or a Distributor.

A Representative Office (RO) allows legal presence in Indonesia and is cheaper and simpler to establish. However, ROs generally

perform promotional activities or gather information, as they are not allowed to perform operational business or trading activities, such as receiving sales payments in Indonesia.

ROs are mainly set up for the purpose of marketing, market research, buying or selling agents, monitoring the company’s brand, and keeping in close contact with distributors and customers.

Regional Representative Office (RRO) is usually set up by a multinational company in order to manage its operation. It is limited to employing two expatriates who may only coordinate and monitor management activities in the region.

Foreign Joint Venture companies (PMA) must always take the form of a limited liability establishment (PT) and can involve legal entities (corporations) or individuals. Any company owning any percentage of foreign shareholding is a PMA company. A joint venture company can be established with a 100% foreign ownership; however, within 15 years the

company must sell (some) shares to Indonesian investors through direct placement or indirectly through the domestic stock exchange.

Most investment projects have to be approved by the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and business licenses that are formally granted for 30 years now remain valid for as long as the operations proceed.

It is recommended that anyone with an interest of doing business in Indonesia downloads an Economic Profile provided by The World Bank. It includes detailed information on starting a business in Indonesia, the country’s economic environment, details

on laws and regulations that apply to foreign businesses, procedures for set up and development, and how to deal with arising concerns.

This is where you can find this clear and comprehensive information: http://www. doingbusiness.org/data/ exploreeconomies/indonesia.

You may download the Economic Profile for free.

In addition, http://www. nzte.govt.nz/explore-exportmarkets is also a great site for understanding Indonesia’s business environment. ■

The amount of capital to be invested in a foreign-owned company is decided by parties themselves, and BKPM approval is based on the scale and economics of the project.

JULIA TCHEZGANOVA If not found in the office, Julia can be seen falling off a mountain bike in Puncak or on her way to see an Opera in Singapore.

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Art of the Indies

■ One of Spies' works painted in Bali.

Art and Forbidden Fruit in Bali PART TWO — FORBIDDEN LOVE

BY BRUCE W. CARPENTER

■ Walter Spies during his time in Bali.

The prominent role of gay expatriate artists in Bali before the Second World War must have deeply disturbed some members of the very conservative white colonial society. Luckily for Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet, the two most famous homosexuals of the time, Bali was still a very isolated location that had not attracted a great deal of attention during the late 1920s when they settled here. They also took the added precaution of settling in Ubud, a village just faraway enough from the government capital in Denpasar. Official guests of the royal family, they felt safe and secure.

When compared to Europe, the Dutch East Indies was something of a haven for gay men because of an unofficial policy of “don’t ask and don’t tell”. The policy was not the result of enlightened thinking but a practical measure.

Enlisting qualified candidates for the expanding economy and bureaucracy had long been a major problem. Tropical Indonesia had a dreadful reputation for disease and danger that only the desperate, hopelessly idealistic or super ambitious wished to experience.

In the 18th century many newcomers were shanghaied or kidnapped. A century later large cash payments in gold florins were used to entrap people like the penniless and desperate French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, to enlist in the notorious colonial army. In Holland convicted criminals were often given the choice of serving in the colony or a long jail sentence. The appallingly low standards made it easy to ignore sexual bias especially if you were educated and competent. Like the Catholic Church, the authorities were also astute enough to post the more flamboyant types to the most isolated positions as a precaution.

Only entanglements with the politically or economically influential were discouraged.

Gay Men were attracted not only by comparative liberty but also the allure of exotic native lovers. Local attitudes towards sexuality were ambivalent throughout Indonesia and although it would be wrong to say that gays had equal status, they were usually tolerated and in some places like the bisu priests of the Bugis, often achieved status. The blur between the sexes is also seen in images of male

Perhaps the most startling piece of news is that Walter had been warned many months before his arrest that he was under investigation. One must ask if his choice to ignore their advice to tone down his flamboyant behaviour was a result of an inability to control his natural tendencies or a self-deluding belief that he was so well connected to be untouchable.

When compared to Europe, the Dutch East Indies was something of a haven for gay men because of an unofficial policy of “don’t ask and don’t tell”. heroes of courtly dances where refined male types are often exceedingly feminine and women once played by men. In societies where young men and girls were strictly separated, homosexual encounters between young men was not unusual and rarely censored. The Dutch East Indies was not an unattractive option for gay men in search of freedom to live without fear.

For Walter Spies, this freedom came to an abrupt end in 1939 when he was arrested by the colonial equivalent of the vice squad for corrupting the morals of a minor. For the most part this event has been described as a witch-hunt by an evil colonial regime. The actual story is far more complex and raises many difficult questions that cannot be glossed over.

He ignored other wake up calls as well. These included the moral outrage of Mary Pos, a famous Dutch travel writer, who after a visit to Bali in 1937, described Spies' habit of driving around the island with a bevy of boys as, “A degrading mockery of decent behaviour, wilfully bringing about…degeneration…” He had also unwittingly made an enemy of the Danish wife of L. S. W. van der Noordaa, a respected elder Dutch sculptor, who lived in the royal palace in Ubud. A born again Christian and rabid homophobe, she became a close confidant of the American born again Christian wife of the all powerful governor-general Tjarka van Starkenborgh Stachouwer who actually met Spies and

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Bonnet at the Bali Museum in 1935.

Stimulated by exaggerated reports of declining morality and the need to protect the natives against white sexual predators, he was responsible for a pan-Indonesian investigation that resulted in hundreds of arrests of gay men in 1938 and 1939.

The arrest of Spies resulted in an immediate swelling of support from around the world, spearheaded by Margaret Mead and Jane Belo, the wife of Canadian composer Colin McPhee who had come out of the closet during his prolonged stay in Bali and was also under investigation.

Mead and Belo, aided by Walter’s many friends, designed a defence that seems odd by today’s standards.

Gregory Bateson, Mead’s husband, expounded that his study of the Balinese character had proven that

in Bali and should be an exception to the rule, Spies was convicted and sentenced. Luckily some of his circle had enough sense and influence to understand that he was not going to get off and instead made sure that his sentence was short and above all that he would not be deported. After eight months in prison, he was released in December 1939, not much worse for the wear.

Like many legendary heroes it is difficult to discuss Spies outside a mytho-poetic context. His first biographer, Hans Rhodius, idealized him as an extraordinary artist, musician and Renaissance man.

Rhodius told me in 1979 that he had travelled to Bali in 1938 as a young man, but failed to meet him. He did, however, visit his house. Spies subsequently became a role model that ended up with Rhodius coming

■ Walter Spies with Angelica Archipenko (alias Gela Forster).

"In spite of the reading of a treatise written by Mead in Walter’s defence declaring him a rare artistic type who had found his kindred spirits in Bali who should be an exception to the rule, Spies was convicted and sentenced." the idea of time, as we understood it in the west, was unknown to the Balinese. In effect this meant that any testimony they gave was unreliable. The absence of any sense of time also meant it was impossible to establish the age of Spies’ alleged under-aged lover. Another peculiar argument was that Balinese men matured at an earlier age thus western standards for defining a minor were not applicable. The defence even got the boy’s father to testify that the family liked Spies and that from their perspective there wasn’t any problem.

In spite of the reading of a treatise written by Mead in Walter’s defence, declaring him a rare artistic type who had found his kindred spirits

out of the closet late in his life.

Ironically his massive book on Spies, written in German, makes no overt reference to him being gay. This was the result of a direct agreement with Spies’ family who only allowed him access to his prolific correspondence if he agreed to expurgate any reference to his sexuality. Today Spies has also graduated to gay icon and liberator. Still, as many including Australian scholar Adrian Vickers has pointed out, it is wrong to ignore the moral dilemma. A comparable situation concerning the sexual activities of the gay Australian artist Donald Friend with underage men in Bali exposed in recent TV has also provoked controversy. The art of both men stands and once again we learn that life and love is complex and oftentimes dark and frightening.

When it comes to sexuality, the human mind is full of shadows and secrets. What is forbidden or permissible often changes with time.

The greatness of Spies is undeniable.

It is also doubtful that he ever committed any act with malice. Let us accept him as a remarkable but imperfect man. ■

BRUCE W. CARPENTER Author and noted Indonesian art expert, Bruce W. Carpenter has authored and coauthored more than 16 books and scores of articles on the art, culture and history of Indonesia. His most recent was Antique Javanese Furniture and Folk Art.

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Diving

USS LIBERTY, TULAMBEN WORDS & PHOTOS BY FRANCESCO RICCIARDI

A large variety of divers populate the Tulamben beach. Normally their origin is easily distinguishable from their habits.

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The Japanese: responsible for the presence of the wreck (a Japanese submarine torpedoed the ship), they don’t seem to regret it. They always have colourful wetsuits: red, yellow, orange or white are the dominant colours. Quite commonly they have funny hoods with devils, dragon’s tail or dog’s ears.

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The Indonesians: since diving is becoming a popular activity in Indonesia, many divers coming from all over the country want to dive the USS Liberty wreck. Normally they have shiny new equipment, huge underwater cameras, the top-end model of every piece.

Strong eruptions normally are a hazard for people living close to a volcano. In 1963 the eruption of Mount Agung, Bali’s sacred mountain, killed more than 1,500 people and destroyed several villages.

In the middle of all this destruction, it happened that there was an abandoned ship grounded in front of the fishing village of Tulamben, and the lava flowing from Mount Agung moved it from the shore, making it sink a few metres away from the beach. The ship has been there since the Second World War, when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, while navigating in the Lombok strait bringing a cargo of railway parts and rubber.

For sure nobody at that time could even imagine that this ship, the USS Liberty, would become one of the main touristic attractions of the island 40 years later.

Located in the north-east side of Bali, Tulamben is still a remote village, but now, almost every day, hundreds of divers come from all around the world to dive the USS Liberty, due to its strategic positioning, the easy accessibility - even for beginners - and the impressive marine life that have colonized the wreck.

To tell you the truth, the ship is very far from intact. It has been broken in many pieces and sometimes “purists” of wreck diving don’t like this. But swimming between the plates of the ship allows divers to see portholes, winches, guns, and even ladders.

"For sure nobody at that time could even imagine that this ship, the USS Liberty, would become one of the main touristic attractions of the island 40 years later."

If you’re lucky enough, you can even see Pygmy Seahorses, a huge group of jackfish, bumphead parrotfish, barracudas, and nudibranchs. A friend of a friend has been so lucky to see a whale shark and sunfish (the famous Mola mola) hovering on top of the wreck. My suggestion is to take it easy with the Bintang or ask your doctor about nitrogen narcosis effects.

What nobody says is that the USS Liberty wreck is normally FULL of divers. And I don’t mean around 20 or 30 people, I mean there can be up to 100 divers in the same dive site. Considering that the ship is approximately 150 metres long, it can mean there is a diver every two metres of the ship. Worried? Many dive centres of Tulamben have found the solution: jump in the water at

around 6 AM, well before the daytripper barbarian hordes from South Bali invade the beach. Sometimes it happens that many dive centres of the area have the same idea, so you will have a crowd dive anyway, but at least with sleepy divers that normally swim slowly. When you finally emerge from your dive, around 8 AM, you can already see the beach filling with tanks, t-shirt sellers, Balinese women bringing tanks on their head, sometimes even two at the same time (seriously).

It’s time to relax a bit, have your breakfast and get ready for another dive site: there are many around the wreck, most of them are muck diving, and world-class muck diving in my opinion. It is incredible how in every single dive I’ve made in Tulamben I have always photographed some animal species not officially described by science. Again, seriously!

Anyway, diving in the USS Liberty is an experience that should not be missed. If you choose the right time and the right guide, you will be impressed by the diversity of life surrounding the wreck. And maybe you can have the strange experience of witnessing an underwater marriage, or somebody diving with a flag celebrating their 100th dive. ■

FRANCESCO RICCIARDI Francesco Ricciardi is a freelance photographer and journalist based in Bali. PhD in Marine Biology and diving instructor, he uses his camera to uncover the wonders of Indonesian marine and terrestrial wildlife. His website: www.francescoricciardi.com

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The Singaporeans: technologygeeks, normally they bring their latest-model underwater cameras even under the shower. New iPhone underwater housings allow them to share their pictures on Facebook directly from the surface of the sea. Cool lah?

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The Russians: they don’t care about the wreck. They just want to see sharks, possibly aggressive. Don’t try to tell them they can see a pygmy seahorse, unless you are ready to swear that last week that pygmy seahorse almost killed one of your friends.

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The Americans: “Really, I can’t pay for this t-shirt on the beach with my credit card?”

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The Italians: doesn’t matter what, they have to appear cool. Wearing colourful wetsuits is absolutely not an option; it doesn’t match with the fins.

Normally they like the wreck, but they are even more interested in where they can have a good lunch.

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The French: easily distinguishable because they’re complaining about something. Mainly because they’re wearing socks instead of boots and rocks on the beach are painful. But they always find something to complain about.

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Sports

Bali on the World's Circuit

BY ANTONY SUTTON

the spiritual heart of the island's mystic charm. It would purely provide one of the world's great sporting amphitheatres.

The English Premier League is big business and nowhere is that business bigger than Asia. Clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have been making Asia a vital part of their pre season for several years now but Indonesia, cue cliché of the largest country in Southeast Asia, is mostly overlooked.

Bali, with its top ranked hotels and multiple international

"Singapore is hosting its own golfing Open but with no disrespect to the city state, Bali offers so much more than glitzy shopping malls or an efficient public transportation system."

Bali is famous for its sports.

Thrill-seekers from around the world flock to the tropical paradise for its surfing, white water rafting and diving among others. If you’re after adrenaline-filled adventure sports in a jaw-dropping location, then nowhere quite beats Indonesia's number one tourist destination.

For those seeking more traditional activities Bali, despite its potential, is something of a backwater on the world's sporting map.

Who wouldn't want to visit the island to watch or compete in a golf or tennis tournament that attracted the world's best? As I type, Singapore is hosting its

own golfing Open but with no disrespect to the city state, Bali offers so much more than glitzy shopping malls or an efficient public transportation system.

connections, is well placed to tap into that interest. Ok, it lacks a stadium which of course is a vital consideration, but look at the upside. For now we see bored players milling around identikit five star hotels in congested, polluted cities looking miserable and waiting for the next flight home.

Singapore's F1 Grand Prix rightly attracts kudos as drivers race through the brightly lit streets on the only night time race on the calendar. But so what? More soulless high rises essential to the commercialism that drives the competition.

Stick them in a hotel in Nusa Dua with the promise of quality pool and beach time, as well as the opportunity to flex their six packs for an adoring audience, and the chances are high, the frowns will turn to smiles and the groans become grins.

Bali could offer so much more.

With a backdrop of volcanoes and sawah, the likes of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton's driving skills would be tested in

Bali is no stranger to hosting internationals. Timor Leste entertained Hong Kong in a World Cup qualifier a few years back at the stadium in Gianyar, but as can be imagined with two low profile teams, interest was low at the crumbling stadium.

For several years investment in infrastructure on the island has been woeful with a recent toll road and underpass being constructed not in response to a growing demand but to make a better impression on the suits and talking heads who will attend a conference next year.

Bali has more advantage many other countries lack. It is part of the largest island nation in the world.

The scope for maritime recreation remains shockingly ignored. People who own yachts are rich. They have to be. Staying afloat is expensive enough before you factor in the costs of being on the water.

The America's Cup and the Sydney to Hobart are two of the highest profile races on the sailing calendar.

But imagine a Bali to Flores race taking in the Gilis of Lombok and of course the prehistoric Komodo Dragons, ending somewhere like Labuan Bajo. Think of the impact that would have on the local economy as well as providing a much needed boost to the eastern islands of Indonesia.

Places like Singapore and Thailand have shown that over the years an investment in sporting infrastructure can pay dividends down the line in increased visitor numbers, as well as a raised profile.

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ANTONY SUTTON Antony Sutton is a writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to antony@the-spiceislands.com

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Expat Enterpreneur

ANDREA ANGELIQUE

Medium and Tarot Master

BY LEIF HOPE

When she was eight, a group of curious girls gathered around Andrea Angelique as she put her hands on the cursor of a Ouiji Board. The stylus suddenly began spelling out all of their middle names. She was as astounded as they were, as she barely knew their first names!

As a teen, Andrea delighted in reading books by Edgar Cayce on reincarnation. In San Francisco as a "love child" in the early 1970's, she discovered her intuitive powers and supplemented her income by doing Tarot readings for urbanites, gays, genteel couples, hippies in HaightAshbury and suit-and-tie businessmen from the Financial District.

A natural intuitive, Andrea has been studying and reading the Tarot for most of her adult life.

Painting, singing, writing poetry, raising Persian cats for fun and profit, playing "stage mother" as a karaoke host, and making a fool of herself in an Ubud comedy improv group are just a few of her hobbies.

Andrea took graduate courses in counselling psychology at Ohio State University, worked for more than 20 years as a professional counsellor, has authored two books, been ordained as a lay minister, and taught numerous workshops on Tarot, relationships and male/female compatibility factors.

With her counselling background, her spiritual orientation, her psychic abilities to see past lives, Andrea feels certain that a universal consciousness, a sublime energy connects all of us. In a recent interview, Andrea chronicled her path to becoming a professional clairvoyant.

What’s your professional background?

After a stressful career as a journalist/feature writer for the Scripps-Howard Newspapers, I established the SoulMates Centre in La Jolla and Newport Beach, California for twenty years, which specialized in matchmaking and relationship counselling. I wrote a book, "What's My Type?" about male-female compatibility issues and taught all over California for the Learning Annex, a "university without walls." Today I live and work in Ubud reading Tarot cards for both individuals and couples.

"I love counselling and helping people, so it was a joy for me to learn the symbolic language of the Tarot."

What is the Tarot?

Tarot is an intuitive art. Most psychics use some kind of tool to harness and focus their energies, such as astrology, palmistry, a crystal ball, the I Ching, etc.

Tarot is the language I use to communicate with Spirit. I love counselling and helping people, so it was a joy for me to learn the symbolic language of the Tarot. When you learn the many meanings of the cards, it becomes a visual language that stimulates psychic connections.

How do you prepare for a Tarot session?

I generally do my readings in my home, in a reverent, private space.

I do this for the confidentiality of the client, and also, because I am so sensitive, to keep external interferences from distracting me while listening to and perceiving the communications from my Third Eye through visions, internal hearing and empathic emotion. As I’m only a channel for Spirit, I always begin every reading with a prayer and a blessing to surround the reading with the protection and to enlist Spirit's help in allowing me to become a channel for light, wisdom and clarity.

How does a reading work?

A reading generally takes an hour or longer. The more time, the more detail I’m able to give. After a prayer, I shuffle the cards, the client divides the deck into three packs and then chooses one of the packs that I will work with. I place the cards in a complex layout where each position represents an aspect of the Querant, the person who is asking the questions. For example, one position represents the client's home, another their past, another present conflict and yet another, aspects of the future as it will develop. I read each card as a sentence in a paragraph, in a story of the Querant's life, weaving a metaphorical story. When I have

completely read the layout (there may be 30–40 cards to read), I turn all the cards over, and my client and I ask further questions for clarification. Usually, within the hour, I can answer all the client's questions.

What sort of counselling advice do you give?

People come to see me because they need assistance, more information, direction, clarification of values and goals.

Because I have a professional background in counselling psychology, many clients prefer to seek advice from a psychic like myself, rather than from a psychotherapist. If they are open to counselling, I offer them suggestions before, during and after a reading. I try to help them think more clearly about a situation, attempt to assist them in looking at options, encourage them to think "outside the box," and allow them to validate what they are feeling. I help clients make difficult decisions, enable them to move forward in their lives with greater clarity and insight.

How do you know if your readings turn out to be true?

I get many emails from clients confirming my predictions. I also occasionally send out emails requesting feedback, which confirm that what I foresaw was 80 to 90% accurate.

Do you also read for couples?

Sometimes a couple will want to know important things to prepare themselves for coming events: a move, a job opportunity, a return on an investment. Sometimes they want to know if they will stay together. In such cases, the Tarot will assist me in seeing if there are significant problems in the relationship. Usually I ask my clients if they would like to work with me on addressing these issues and discovering solutions so they can be happier together.

Do you still use a Ouiji Board?

The Ouiji Board became my favourite “toy.” I was having a wonderful time telling the fortune of the kids on my street. Then my lovely, concerned mother hid the board away. I didn’t find it again until after she had passed away in old age, hidden away at the bottom of an antique chest. ■

Andrea may be contacted via email intuitivetarot@yahoo.com, texting her at 081-339-405-579. Information about her services can be found on Balispirit.com, Resource Guide under Psychics, or on the Internet: andreaangelique-intuitivetarot.posterous.com

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Meet the Expat

Founder of the Republic of Soap—a holistic approach to creating products reminiscent of a bygone era, made by hand in small batches, with love!

BY KAREN DAVIS

You are a child of expatriates. Where are you from originally?

I have mixed heritage and was born in Izmir, Turkey.

When I was six months old my family moved to New York.

But I started kindergarten in Jakarta, and also attended the Joint Embassy School, which is now known as the Jakarta International School (JIS). In the mid ‘70s, we moved to Singapore and had a household there for 22 years. I remember so many beautiful colonial buildings —that unfortunately don’t exist today. I’ve always loved the Arts, and ended up majoring in Fine Art at a private university in Texas. Once I graduated from University I joined an apprenticeship programme for Art Conservation and was trained in the restoration of 3D decorative fine art objects such as wood, stone, jade, and all types of ceramics.

After three years of this, I returned to Singapore to start a company dedicated to the preservation of National Heritage Artworks.

That’s incredible! Tell me more about that!

Well, I adhere to the American Institute for Conservation’s code of ethics, which essentially means that although the art restoration I do is often undetectable to the human eye, all my work is reversible. So in the future when better technologies are available, a future Art Conservator will easily be able

to continue the effort to preserve historic works of art by easily removing the work I’ve done without problem. I have restored some great pieces, ranging from modern to prehistoric art. I’ve seen art that is invaluable in private collections. In Singapore I restored a lot of incredible porcelain because the Chinese value works of art in this medium very highly.

What brought you here to Bali to live?

I first came to Bali in 1974… can you believe that?! Jeez, I feel old!

I was a child and went around on the back of my Dad’s rented motorbike. It was mesmerizing!

Even though I was young, I still remember a lot about how Bali was back then. I remember when the road in front of the original Mades Warung on Jalan Pantai Kuta was dirt… with two-way traffic. And I remember when the road from Simpang Siur to Sanur wasn’t yet a bypass and still had unpaved stretches going through thick jungle. Imagine riding through that at night with no street lights whatsoever… creepy! I continued visiting Bali many times throughout my life and to this day there are still pockets I visit where I feel time has stood still. Sometimes it’s the way the light hits the sand and the trees, the sounds and smells; I get transported back, and it’s always nice to have that frame of reference—knowing what Bali was like before. I feel privileged to be able to know that.

When a business opportunity arose in Bali I came here to live.

That was 15 years ago.

I buy your soaps all the time.

What got you into doing the Republic of Soap?

I originally moved to Bali to make candles. Historically speaking, the village Chandler made candles and soap, so the idea of making soap was intriguing. A Chandler typically made candles and soap with rendered animal fat. I was a vegetarian and didn’t want to use animal products, so I experimented at home and kept a log of all the batches—testing them by giving the soaps to friends for feedback and adjusted the components to suit a market of people with all skin types. After a few initial challenges, I finally achieved all the characteristics I wanted in soap which was a

natural bar of soap that was hard and long lasting. All my bar soap is cold processed (made without external heat). From the natural vegetable soap, it was a gradual transition into manufacturing liquid soap and all the other body care products I manufacture today. Depending on what is being requested, my products typically range between being 97% to 100% natural.

When did you expand to private label and other products?

Private label started quickly. All my special order clients walk in with a dream or an idea. I simply act as their hands to make what they want a reality. Clients usually include Hotels, Spas, Resorts,

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Villas and Boutiques. I do a lot of custom tailoring for clients.

I’m not a chemist, but more like a baker. I employ what I call “kitchen chemistry” to create fun and innovative products, which can be challenging when dealing with natural ingredients. The natural order of anything natural is to break down and decompose back into nature. There are natural ingredients which act as preservatives, so I include them whenever possible for longevity of product. I try to make products that are long lasting and organic.

You seem to know a lot about local natural beauty products.

What’s beneficial for us in Bali to help keep our skin healthy and beautiful?

To be honest—I would say that awareness is probably more important than having a huge arsenal of beauty products for every type of application imaginable.

Natural beauty comes from within.

It’s quite simple in my mind:

Stay clean! Stay out of the sun as much as possible and use Sun Protection when you are in the sun. Smile a lot. Eat well and stay hydrated—and be thankful that you’re in a place where you can easily drink lots of coconut water!

Coconut water is amazing stuff!

We are in the sun so much, especially when driving bikes.

I hear you have the biggest bike in Bali? Care to comment?

I do have a big cruiser made for American highways. I enjoy the ride. You can cruise comfortably all day on it. But to get around all the traffic I use a smaller bike because it just makes more sense.

So now tell me about your other interests. I see you have a guitar leaning against an old Marshall amp over there.

I love to play guitar. I like blues and rock based music. I just arrived back from playing the Bangkok Blues Festival, which was fun! ■ John picks up his guitar and plays some riffs. Play on John….

KAREN DAVIS Chilean born American,Karen Davies is a journalist,artist and art therapist. Formerly a NYC fashion designer,she has been coming to Bali since 1979 and now resides here.

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Light Entertainment

To find out more about live stand-up comedy in Indonesia please e-mail jakarta@thecomedyclub.asia text or call 0821 1194 3084 or register at www.thecomedyclub.asia

Beyond The Fringe

BY EAMONN SADLER

The first Jakarta International Fringe Festival is over and what a week it was! Bill Bailey was in town with 15 other top international comedians from all over the world and I don’t think I have ever laughed so much. As you can probably imagine, drinking beer with 16 of the funniest people in the world is almost impossible—there is either no time to drink because you are laughing too much, or they hit you with a joke in mid gulp and cause beer to come out of your nose.

Thanks to Jakarta Expat and to everyone who supported the Fringe and attended the shows. We couldn’t have done it without you!

What is a “Fringe Festival”? The answer to that question varies depending on who you ask and a hairdresser will definitely have a very different opinion to a comedian.

The term “Fringe” was first used by playwright Robert Kemp in his article for the Edinburgh Evening News published during the second Edinburgh International Festival in August 1948. He wrote "Round the fringe of the official festival drama there seems to be more private enterprise than before….

I'm afraid some of us are not going to be often at home during the evenings". He was describing the independent theatre groups that had arrived uninvited at the Edinburgh International Festival for the second year running to perform in venues outside—or “round the fringe”—of the city of Edinburgh and not under the auspices of the official festival. They were a sort of band of renegade performers thumbing their noses at “the establishment”. Over the years the “Edinburgh Festival Fringe” became as popular as the official Edinburgh International Festival and today

it is one of 12 official festivals that take place simultaneously in the city of Edinburgh every year for three weeks during the month of August. You could say the Edinburgh International Festival has become a ”festival of festivals” and in fact the official title of the organisation behind the event has recently been changed to the plural— “The Edinburgh Festivals”— to reflect that.

used to describe almost any festival that incorporates multiple art forms, usually with an accent on comedy.

The Jakarta International Fringe Festival, or “JakFringe”, follows this trend and in November every year from now on we will present a wide range of local and international performances and exhibitions covering everything from comedy through to fine art, poetry and photography.

As the decades went by the technically correct but grammatically awkward title “The Edinburgh Festival Fringe” got simplified in use by the masses to the easier and seemingly more logical “The Edinburgh Fringe Festival” and as a result “Fringe” became accepted as a type of festival in its own right rather than a part of another festival. The term “Fringe” has since been adopted and adapted by festival organisers around the world until today it is

Fringe festivals usually include a large comedy component and JakFringe is no exception. The enormous rise in the popularity of stand up comedy in Indonesia over the last two years has made it much easier than it would previously have been to fill our stages with extraordinarily talented local comedians, and for the first time in Indonesian history we flew in some of the world’s leading international comedy stars to perform alongside

them. Bill Bailey, who always figures high on any list of the greatest comedians of all time, blew away the audiences for his two shows with his unique musical comedy repertoire and every one of our visitors from overseas delivered superb performances. Bill has been to Indonesia many times to make documentaries for TV, he speaks some Indonesian and he does a lot of work here with International Animal Rescue.

Three international awards were presented to the visiting comedians.

Most Popular Performer went to the US comedy legend Emo Philips, The Golden Durian Award for Best All Round Comedy Performance went to New Zealand’s Brendhan Lovegrove, and the Jakarta Comedy Club Award for Best Cross-over Performance went to Australian comedy favourite Sammy J. See you all next year at the Fringe! ■

Can you name these two famous people? >>> SMS your answer followed by "Bali" to:

081 199 9603 <<< Last issue photo comp was won

by Kevin J. from Legian in Bali.

Charlie Chaplin

Mahatma Gandhi

Across 1. Illusory happiness (5,8) 8. Cautious (7) 9. Confine (5) 10. Cast off (4) 11. Commonly approved (8) 13. Long roll containing sausage (3,3) 14. Having limits in space or time (6) 17. Not to be persuaded (8) 19. Crooked - tendency (4) 21. Silly (5) 22. Make damp (7) 24. Become involved so as to share benefits (3,2,2,3,3)

Answers: Charlie Chaplin and Mahatma Gandhi.

This photograph was taken in London in 1931.

Down 1. Man excessively concerned with fashion (3) 2. Wealthy (7) 3. Look for (4) 4. Raid (6) 5. Give official recognition to (8) 6. Unsuitable - paint (anag) (5) 7. Advantageous in a given situation (9) 10. Education (9) 12. Develop rapidly - sprout (8) 15. Inactivity (7) 16. Part of flower producing pollen (6) 18. Draw up (5) 20. Desire (4) 23. Very fine fabric (3)

(Answers in the next edition!)

*Answers for Edition 11 ACROSS: 1.Brioche 8. Avarice 9. Repress 10. Torture 11. Layer 13. Tarpaulin 15. Snakebite 18. Cobra 21. Retread 22. Apology 23. Bracket 24. Eskimos DOWN: 1. Beryl 2. Imply 3. Clear the decks 4. Easter 5. Carriage clock 6. Ritual 7. Demean 12. Avon 14. Ivor 15. Scribe 16. Astral 17. Iodate 19. Broom 20. Abyss

THE FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE QUIZ Scan the barcode and answer the 10 questions correctly for a chance to win a Rp.300,000 voucher from Revolver Cafe! Closing date November 28th.

JL. KAYU AYA NO. 3, OBEROI-SEMINYAK, BALI

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ARTS & EXHIBITION

Karyana Painting Exhibition Fri, 23 Nov 2012–Sun, 31 Mar 2013 Venue: Bridges Restaurant Bridges Restaurant will host an exhibit by acclaimed Balinese artist Karyana with a dinner and art auction on 23 November, to benefit Yayasan Bali Peduli’s new FREE HIV/AIDS testing and treatment clinic in Ubud, funded by a grant through Rotary Club Bali Ubud Sunset.

Bridge’s Evolutionary Evening will feature a gastronomic three course menu by Chef Nicolas, live entertainment and auction. Festivities begin at 17:30 with cocktails… and let the bidding begin!

Proceeds from dinner, auction, and sales of all art though March will help support Bali Peduli to target women and children at risk of HIV/AIDS. "Bridges is proud of its ongoing program, Building Bridges In Our Community,“ says founder Claude Chouinard, “and we are especially pleased to support a much-needed HIV/ AIDS clinic in our under-served area, where over 1% of pregnant women are HIV+. Participation by Rotary Club Bali Ubud Sunset also helps us increase our impact and builds yet another Bridge in our community.”

I Ketut Karyana has developed an unusual technique combining watercolour with oil and ink to explore his series Evolution. Born on Lombok and nurtured in a governmentsponsored art community in Mataram, Karyana was also inspired by the rich Balinese art scene to develop his own organic style. Karyana is fascinated by evolution, saying, “the diversity of forms in the universe remains a mystery, and inspires me to create new forms of living beings.”

21st November – 4th December 2012 ◆ Bali Expat­­­

Adam Lambert Live in Bali Monday, 31 December 2012 The Grand Ballroom, Mulia Resort, Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan

New Year Eve Nancy Ponto, Harry Toledo & Turbulence of Soul Funk, Soul & party Music

"American Idol" alum, Adam Lambert has accrued numerous awards and nominations including a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal in 2011. His latest album Trespassing (2012) entered at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Please call Jazz Cafe on +62 361 976594 or call me directly on +62 812 383 3800 for further enquiries or to make your reservations—Ias Balaskas

BOOK NOW: reservation@themulia.com Phone:(62-361) 3017777 E-mail: info@themulia.com

DISCOVER BALI’S MOUNTAIN MYSTERY

Dine with a majestic panorama of volcanoes and lake

E-mail: ias@jazzcafebali.com Web: www.jazzcafebali.com

Say “I’m a Bali Expat” to our cashier to get a 10% discount off all food & accommodation.

WORKSHOPS

Valid until October 1st 2012

Authentic Balinese food & European cuisine

Black and White Party: New Years Eve 2012 Monday, 31 December 2012 Jl. Double Six, Blue Ocean Boulevard, 80361 Welcome in 2013 with a bang at Cocoon beach club’s NYE black and white party.

Tickets are available for dinner, VIP seating with full bottle service or general admission party tickets.

With a lineup of 6 DJ’s, our troupe of fire dancers, acrobats and stunning stilt walkers as well as our spectacular pyrotechnics show at the stroke of midnight this promises to be a magical end to 2012.

Dress Code: black and white* *no singlets, shorts or flip flops or alcohol branded attire.

For more info and book e-mail: nye2012@cocoon-beach.com

Karyana’s art will be available for viewing and purchase from November 16 through March 23.

Bali Tours—Bali Photo Workshop— Nyepi by David Metcalf Fri, 08 Mar 2013 - Fri, 15 Mar 2013 Come and join New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year, Mike Langford and New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year, Jackie Ranken on a magical workshop in Bali in March 2013. “This is a photography workshop not just a tour. We share our knowledge to photographers of all levels. Under our watchful guidance you will learn new skills and techniques that will stay with you for the rest of your photographic life.” said Jackie. Jackie has also been the Australian Landscape Photographer Of The Year for the past two years and Mike has authored and co-authored over 25 books on photography in a 30 year career. This workshop will be a fantastic opportunity for beginners or experienced photographers to take their photography to another level in one of the most photogenic places on the planet. There will be ample time over the 7 days to tap into the genius and skill of Mike and Jackie and your photography is guaranteed to improve significantly from day one.

Nyepi (the day of silence) is the most important day and special day on the Balinese calendar. Photographically speaking, it’s the days immediately before and after this day that are so visually exciting. This is a careful crafted photography workshop, which takes you inside the “real Bali” and has been designed to allow you to see and experience places in Bali that are very special (just for our group). This is a workshop not to be missed.

Web: www.bridgesbali.com

BUSINESS & NETWORKING

Jalan Raya Penelokan, Kintamani, Bali.

Tel. +62-366-52525 Fax. 62-366-51464 reservations@lakeviewbali.com www.lakeviewbali.com

Special rate for partners USD$ 2875 ( based on double occupancy ) This includes: 7 nights accommodation at the beautiful Puri Sunia,Ubud, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners, Special dance and music performance at village involving over 50 performers, VIP Visitor arrival service, Pick from the airport on arrival and delivery back to the airport for departure, Specially decorated Sarongs for the tour and to keep as a souvenir All ground transport whilst on the tour E book with selection of the best of everyone’s images, Professional photographers and guides fees.

Does not Include: Alcohol, Tips, 30 day Visa or departure tax, International airfares.

Please visit www. davidmetcalfphotography.com for more detailed information.

Contact: David Metcalf Email: davidmetcalf3@mac.com Phone: +62 811 133 1255

CHARITY

Accommodation: The Puri Sunia. “one of the best hotels in Bali” (Trip Advisor Top Rating). Tucked away in the rice fields. 10 mins drive from Ubud Village.

Skal Bali Ball Saturday, 15 December 2012 The 2012 Skal Bali Ball will be held on Saturday December 15 in the Nikko Ballroom. The theme is Feast for the Senses; the dress is Elegant and the décor Black and White.

Tickets are Rp. 750,000.

Tables of ten are Rp. 7,500,000.

Of the 300 places, 210 are booked RSVP to: Mr. Gede Juwena Phone: +623617840212 E-mail: gede@skalbali.com

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas & New Years Eve @ Jazz Cafe Mon, 24 Dec 2012–Mon, 31 Dec 2012 Address: Jalan Sukma, Ubud Please see below for details of our Xmas Eve, Xmas day and New Years Eve special Events and set menus.

May we suggest that either you or your clients book a table as soon as possible to avoid missing out on a great meal and party this Christmas.

Xmas Eve Jim Larkin & The Saucy Soul Band Blues, RnB & Soul Xmas day E.I.S Jass Quarted feat Ito Kurdhi, Eric Sondhy, Sandy Winarta & Rachma

Bali Hearts is a charity based in Kalisada in the North of Bali. They currently sponsor 30 children. We are raising funds for their bicycle project to facilitate transport to and from school for children living in remote villages and buy books for their reading program. Samaritania is a local school in Sanur set up for the children of the men and women who collect garbage.

We will invite their children and raise money to buy swing sets and other play equipment for their playground.

We still have a few stalls available for vendors and entertainers. Email us for more info.

Email: contact@baliwithkids.com Web: www.baliwithkids.com

The Vinters Tour Bali 2012 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 Jalan Pratama, 168 Tanjung Benoa on the Coast of Nusa Dua

Therefore, if you wish to sign up please put down a $ 500 deposit either via PayPal or via direct credit to my bank account. Accounts in NZD, AUD, IDR, USD.

Pricing for the tour is as follows: UDS$ 3335 (double occupancy) USD$ 3860 (single occupancy)

Sunday 9th December 2012 Time: 10:00am–5:00pm Christmas Flea market at 3V Canggu Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!… food and fun. Free entrance, Ho, Ho, Ho! Tell your friends!

WINE & DINE

Our friendly support team from 'Take it Easy Tours' provide the ground transportation and make every day very special. All of Dana's team are extremely knowledgeable about local lore, customs and the quintessential elements that make the Balinese so unique. We expect this workshop to fill up very quickly especially since it is planned around the most special time of the year in Bali—Nyepi.

Note that partners (non photographers) are very welcome and a special Itinerary will be provided for them which will include many Bali highlights.

The partners are welcome to join in the dinners and social activities and the special ceremony at the Pejeng Village however will be precluded from joining the actual photo shoots and review sessions with Mike and Jackie.

Saturday 1st December 2012 Time: 10:00am–5:00pm Christmas Bazaar at Made's Warung Get your Xmas gifts while your children play. The restaurant will be open during the bazaar to enjoy drinks, a delicious lunch or a snack.

3Cs : Children, Christmas and Charity Sat, 01 Dec 2012–Sun, 09 Dec 2012 Made's Warung—Seminyak Bali with Kids and SPICE school are organizing 2 fun Christmas Charity events to benefit the children of Bali Hearts and Samaritania. Join the fun, grab your bargains and have a bite to eat. Games and entertainment throughout the day.

24 Winemakers. 20 Wine Regions of Europe. More than 50 different Appellations to taste. Luxury resorts, The Dharmawangsa Jakarta and Conrad Bali will host an amazing array of wine tastings and dinners across Indonesia. For the first time in Indonesia, 25 winemakers from renowned boutique wineries, famous for the quality of their wines will share with F&B professionals as well as an exclusive few unique moments of wine knowledge. Discover wines from over 20 wine regions of Europe, and meet the winemakers!

Meet the winemaker—Open Wine Tasting—FREE with invitation 2.00pm–5.00pm. Sunset Buffet Wine Dinner 6.00pm - 10.00pm.

Contact Conrad Bali for bookings: Phone: +(62) 361 778 788 Fax: +(62) 361 778 780 Web: www.ewineasia.com

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Classifieds are still FREE! Send in your classifieds to: ads@baliexpat.biz Next issue deadline: 28th November, 2012 Have something to sell? Looking for something to buy? Looking for staff? Selling property? Or need a place to live? Why not place your classified ad with Bali Expat!

Your classified will be placed once for 2 weeks online and once in our printed version which has a circulation of 12,500 copies bi weekly.

PROPERTY

Seminyak,1br+/1ba,kitchen.2student ok,aircon,hot water,tv,dvd, beach/surf close,furnished, 35mil rp a year, 20mil rp 6 month. E-mail: fyibtw@yahoo.com.

Contact: 081246514976 For Rent: Beautiful 3-bedroom villa in Ubud. www.villadamee.com Contact David Metcalf 08111 331 255 or e-mail: info@villadamee.com Brand new modern 3-bedroom villa w/ pool in Sanur for rent IDR 165 million/ year. Fully furnished, fully equiped kitchen, 900 meter to beach, secured, private. Contact: rodcoral@hotmail.com Brand new modern 2-bedroom villa w/pool in Kerobokan for rent IDR 95 million/year or 16 million/month all inclusive. Fully furnished, expat area, secured, private, 2-3 minutes from LioSquare. Contact: rodcoral@hotmail.com Villa Kerobokan; FOR RENT : brand new,modern,2 bedroom villa with pool in KEROBOKAN.Unfurnished,closed living with kitchen area.Quiet area,2 minutes to Seminyak. YEARLY RENT:IDR 110 million.

More info & photos,sandratotin@hotmail. com Villa Kerobokan; FOR RENT: spacious 3 bedroom villa with nice design/ character and pool in KEROBOKAN.fully furnished,s'pool,closed living with kitchen area.Quiet area,2 minutes to Seminyak.

YEARLY RENT:IDR 115 million. MONTHLY RENT: IDR 18 million all included. More info & photos, sandratotin@hotmail.com FOR QUICK SALE: brand new, stylish, 3 bedroom villa with royal measured pool in Canggu.Tasteful decorated with high quality materials only.Closable living with kitchen and dining area.5 Minutes walk to the beach,surroundings quiet in between rice fields.Land 5Are,living space 2.3Are. USD 260.000 nego—ownership, Leasehold 25 years.Pictures and info:van. balder@gmail.com FOR YEARLY RENT:stunning,brand new,modern,2 bedroom,unfurnished villa in KEROBOKAN.En suite bathrooms,separate maid room,royal measured pool,closed living room with kitchen area.Quiet area,2 minutes to Petitenget/Seminyak.Yearly rate:IDR 115 million nego.Info and pictures:van. balder@gmail.com 178 are land for sale close to Nyanyi beach just under Tanah Lot. Good for investment or to build a villa/resort.

Cheap only IDR 135 mill/are! For more info please contact sandratotin@hotmail. com Kost exclusive, strategic location.

Facilities: AC, LCD TV 32”, hot water, refrigerator, kitchen set, full furniture, back terrace, carpark. IDR 225.000/day, IDR 1.100.000/week, IDR 1.800.000/ month. Casa Nemo; Jl. Palapa 11 Gg. Nemo No. 4 Sesetan Denpasar. Please e-mail: crescent.freija@yahoo.com or SMS: 0852 3754 2274 New minimalist house for sale. 130m2

Rare land for 40 year lease, Tanjung Sanur, approx 25 are in 5 are lots, private access road, clear certificates. Rp 6.5 million/are/year. E-mail: amolongo@ hotmail or call 081 585 117 108.

jobs (looking for STAFF) Looking for good, creative, fun and energetic nanny with a background in Education. Able to run child related errands, research/help with homework, and play with them. Email CV to: wendy@ kevalaceramics.com

Classifieds: free of charge (50 words max) Send in your classifieds to: ads@baliexpat.biz

LOMBOK: LUXURY BEACHFRONT VILLA FOR HOLIDAY RENTAL. 3 SUITES EACH WITH K.S BED, SPA BATH, TROPICAL SHOWER. WI FI, CABLE TELEVISION. ENGLISH SPEAKING STAFF. PROMO RATES AVAILABLE. Contact: +6281 246 400 246. Web: www.vervevillaslombok. com

5 years, incl furniture. E-mail:amolongo@ hotmail.com or call 081 585 117 108.

“Bali — Homestay Villa in the Clouds” — soft opening September 2012.

Very quiet country estate of 850 m above sea level, between the village Jatiluwih with its famous rice terrasses, and the mountain BATUKARU, 2200 m.

We guarantee cool climate, no pollution, exquisite for relaxation.

Go on hiking tours into protected forest, or just sit in fresh air outside and enjoy the overwhelming panorama, unmatched anywhere else in Bali.

Your hosts will be Thomas, Hedy, and three golden retrievers.

Please contact us on our email for more information : villa. intheclouds@yahoo.com

type 100, 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, location behind Mc D Jimbaran, close to international school, market, food place and beach only 10 minutes. (0361) 210 8009 / 0878 5325 0288 Are You Looking for Villa or House on Bali? Feel Free To Contact Us: Putu Villa Rental. 081 936 045 556(Rent-LeaseSale). E-mail: putuvillarental@gmail.com Villa Sunset Wave - Medewi Beach Bali Oceanfront Home. INCLUDES:1800 sqm of land, 3 private bungalows & bathrooms, Infinity pool, Indoor/outdoor timber pavilion, New timber kitchen, Bangkirai timber decking, Insect screens throughout, Freehold Title deeds held in Sydney, Australia, Very friendly village atmosphere, Mesmerizing ocean views, International surf hotspot, Opportunity for yoga and artists retreat, Recently redeveloped to immaculate standard The option is yours… The perfect holiday home, investment portfolio, tropical paradise to develop your cottage style business plan, reinvent yourself or simply retire in the land of endless summer days and long striking sunsets. OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES LIKE THIS ARE EXTREMELY RARE IN BALI AND QUITE SERIOUSLY AN AFFORDABLE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY. Australian owners reluctantly selling due to the birth of new baby daughter and change in ‘parenting’ priority. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE: Offers of $495,000.00 and above will be considered! Full details at: www. sunsetwave.com Tel: (02) 9529-2473 Tel: 0417-289-400 – John Tel: 0417-656-098 -Milu- E-mail: sales@sunsetwave.com

Seeks a Marketing Person (Rp.20.000.000/mth). We seek the services of a female marketing expert, any nationality, with perfect spoken & written English. Candidate must have experience in most of the following: Internet: Search Engine Marketing; Google Adwords, mobile advertising, SEO, Analytics, social media, forums, ad/banner placements and monitoring.

Print: publications, pamphlets, brochures, vouchers, etc. (including distribution).

Direct Marketing: Women’s gatherings, charity events, vouchers & sponsorship.

Privileged Client Memberships Business Partnership Programs. Bank Relations: credit card discounts & points collection, customer gifts. Commissioned Agents: Liaison with hotel & spa operators, travel agents & wedding organizers. Those that do not have experience in most of the above criteria, need not apply.

Applications by e-mail to: gkj2020@ yahoo.com

jobs (looking for WORK) French teacher, long experience in famous universities and schools, master in languages engineering, looking for teacher position in international school.

Very good level in English, Indonesian, Spanish. 0878 8803 1829 cyrillepeters@ gmail.com Russian female—full-time/part-time work.

Fluent in Japanese, Russian and English.

Please call Marina 0813 3805 8717 or e-mail: kikuchi@mail.ru

SERVICES

Seaweed is a commodity with ever increasing value and strongly promoted by the Indonesian Government. Processed into CARRAGENAN it is the highly prices base for cosmetica, food and beverages, etc.

We have already collected extensive experience on a field trial basis and look for a financial partner to develop this business into a professional enterprise with high return of investment.

Our email address is : manganisim@ yahoo.com

Just pay at only RP. 1,5 juta/person for group friends 6 people you can get 3 D/2 N free stay at hotel in Bali and free tour in Bali for min 6 people group and family.

Just contact : Rere mobile 085 739 178 158 UBUD LIGHTHOUSE! Sparkling new, modern, bright, spacious 2-floor, 3 ensuite bedrooms, open kitchen & living spaces, terraces, unfurnished property in central Ubud awaits a business, clinic or family seeking the perfect midtown location—combined with privacy, garden & carport. Five year lease. Available immediately. Contact 0821 4783 5711 or e-mail: ubudlighthouse@gmail.com Villa for rent: area 3 are, 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen, air condition, hot water, swimming pool, big garden.

Contact Made: 081 2363 0309 / 0819 1665 9151 Sanur, (Jl Kesari, 5 mins walk to beach and cafes etc), 5 year lease 'for sale': renovated Balinese house with 2.5 br br and modern kitchen, lots of cupboards, AC, fans, fenced pool, 1 car park, small yard, fully furnished. Rp 700 million for

OTHERS Recovery Yoga Programs www.innerchamberyoga.com Just pay at only RP 3,5 Juta/ person (valid for 6 person min.) get free !! Holiday in Bali 3D/2N in private villas, free tour for 6 people !!, and free Seafood Grill in Jimbaran. Reservation: Rere Bali Tour Package. Call: 085 739 178 158.

Bali Private Swimming Teacher. All Levels and All Ages. Call: 081 338 70 4319 (Leo).

Fast Track Immigration for Arrival and Departure Service in Bali visit to www. fasttrackbali.com or send us email to info@fasttrackbali.com

5000 Indonesian Antiques, Antiquities and Tribal Art Objects are looking for a “home” where they can properly be displayed and sold. 1000+ Textiles, 350 Stone Sculptures, 300 Wooden Artefacts, Weapons, Bronzes, Paintings and other Works of Art and much more from the Bronze Age to the early 20th century, collected over 40 years, now need a House or Villa, Established Gallery, 5 Star Hotel, Restaurant (or other) where “5 Star Guests” are looking for “5 star Objects”.

We’re not looking for big/fast money; we are looking for a reliable partner (with reliable accounting).Large or small, in Bali and/or Jakarta. Let’s make money together! Contact us: dmulia98@yahoo. com

Rescue. Raise. Love. Dog & Cat Adoption Day Saturday, 10 November 2012 10:30am–4:30pm. Chewy's—88D, Jalan Petitenget (Opposite Sarong Restaurant) Kerobokan. Call: 0361 364 2010.E-mail: lovechewys@gmail.com. Dogs & Cats Are Available for Adoption. This Event is Sponsored byAnimal Lovers at Chewy's, Bali Vet International & BARC.

PERSONALS Looking for a retired Australian living in Bali who would help teach a group of expat Aussie kids about our country and culture. Preferably in Sanur area. E-mail: amolongo@hotmail.com or call: 081 585 117 108.

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21st November – 4th December 2012 ◆ Bali Expat­­­