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The combo pictures show the colossal dance performance during the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Indonesian Army in Puputan Badung field on Tuesday, October 5th 2010.

Indonesian leader postpones Netherlands trip due to trial Agence France Presse JAKARTA - Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono postponed on Tuesday a visit planned this week to the Netherlands, citing a human rights trial in the host country that might threaten him with arrest. Yudhoyono cancelled the visit more than an hour after he was supposed to leave on the three-day diplomatic trip to the former colonial power.

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“My visit there would coincide with trials related to the RMS (South Maluku Republic) in the Netherlands, in which at the time there would be a ruling whether to arrest the president of Indonesia,” Yudhoyono said.

Jakarta crushed the RMS shortly after it declared independence in 1950 but the movement was revived following the fall of authoritarian president Suharto in 1998.

“If the trial takes place during my visit, then this is tied to the dignity and honour of the country, therefore I have decided to postpone this trip,” the president said.

If he went ahead with the visit, it might create “misunderstanding” and a “bad psychological reaction,” he added.

Indonesia has fought numerous separatist insurgencies throughout the sprawlAFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRY ing archipelago and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (C) reviews a military parade during the 65th Indonesian remains sensitive to military anniversary in Jakarta on October 5, 2010. Indonesian military or Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) breakaway movecelebrated its anniversary displaying Indonesian jet fighters including Russian-made Sukhoi, Americanments. made F16, F5 Tiger, Hawk and South Korean-made Woong Bee.

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Bali News Time for sculptor and craft artists to show off ‘Develop Art in Single Body for Beautiful Bali’ FRENZY of fine art exhibitions dominated by painting exhibition cause the exhibition of sculpture and kriya or craft art to look drowned and virtually inaudible. Indeed, the frequency of sculpture and craft art exhibition was very minimal in comparison to the painting exhibition.

Why minimal? It is caused by many factors. One of them is the population of sculpture and craft artist is very little. In addition, the making process of sculpture and craft art requires a longer time.

Moreover, the difficulty of finding a foster father also has an impact on the highly rare exhibition of sculpture and craft art.

Meanwhile, the creation of sculpture and craft art tends to souvenir craft-oriented devoted to domestic and foreign tourists. In addition, it is intended for the sake of religious and tradition-oriented paraphernalia. On that account, the art of work really intended for the creation of pure art stays very minimal because the life needs of most artists and craftsmen in Bali is very dependent on the artworks created.

The lack of sculpture artists and craftsmen creating the works of pure fine art and rarely displays of their works through exhibition has implications on the faded echo of sculpture and craft art alongside with the discourse of other art namely painting.

“On that account, it is time for sculpture artists and craftsmen in

Bali to show off their handiworks to the public so they could be recognized and appreciated more widely.

Undeniably the sculpture and pure craft art having very high values have scattered in Bali. But they are rarely known to the public due to lack of exhibition or displayed through other events,” said the lecturer I Wayan Suardana of the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Denpasar, Monday (Oct 4), in the series of sculpture and craft art exhibition at the Puri Lukisan Museum of Ubud taking place on October 7-25, 2010.

The exhibition took the theme ‘Develop Art in Single Body for Beautiful Bali.’

I Wayan Suardana serving as the chairman of the exhibition accompanied by Program Director of IMHERE Prof. Dr. Wayan Rai S, Deputy Director Ketut Murdana and Executive Director Made Wirata said the exhibition gave the answer to the phenomenon that sculptures and craftsmen in Bali were actually quite creative and innovative on producing their works. They would feature various forms of sculptures and crafts art with different styles, either of traditional, modern or contemporary.

The exhibition held in cooperation of the I-MHERE Community Development Program, ISI Denpasar with the Bali Indonesia Sculptors Association (BIASA) involved 72 sculptors and craft artists, where 40 of them were BIASA members and 32 of academic artists with 113 sculpture and craft works, 20 two-dimensional panel works and 93 three-dimensional works.

Additionally, the exhibition would also show off some installation works and organize a workshop on Friday (Oct 8) with speaker Sri Yoga Parta, a curator. The exhibition will be opened by Regent of Gianyar Dr. Tjok Artha Ardhana Sukawati, Rector of ISI Denpasar Prof. Dr. Wayan Rai S, Director of Puri Lukisan Museum Ubud Tjok Bagus Astika and Chairman of BIASA Ida Bagus Alit.

It was said that sculptor and craft artists basically lay in one family and the same root of art. However, during this time they were placed in the very much different areas. Such specialization was separated after dealing with the function of the work itself or the work of art that was more oriented to the economic value. (08)

Two Bag Stealers in Kuta Captured Denpasar (Bali Post) –

One by one those crime acts in Kuta have been captured by the Criminal Research. This time, two stealers captured at once and brought to the Kuta Police cells.

They are R. Natalia (26) from Central Java and Tomy H. (27) from Sumberejo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Although the two accused were not part of a group.

Head of Kuta Police Adjunct Police Commissioner I Gede Ganefo, SH MH last Monday (4/10) mentioned the first accused to be captured was Natalia. She was captured during stealing a bag owned by wife of Haji Indra Wayan Purna (52). The

action done by accused in the victim’s flat, Raya Kuta Street, Gang Sada, Kuta, Badung, last Saturday (2/10) at 2 pm, “At that time Haji Indra was taking a bath. As he finished, he saw accused was taking his wife’s bag.”

Seen by Haji Indra, accused escaped. Haji Indra ran to get her and captured her than brought to Kuta Police to be investigated further, “The modus used is by accused pretending in looking for a flat. Then as there is a room opened without who lives there is around, accused then came to act.”

The victim’s bag contained a cell phone, Visa Card, Master Card and two wallets with IDR 800 Thousand.

Both accused and evidence are now safe in Kuta Police, “We are still deepening the investigation. So far accused only admit to have done this once.”

Meanwhile, accused Tomy was captured the next day. At 7.30 am local time, the man who does not have a permanent living place was captured in Kuta Beach. He is proved to have stolen a bag owned by Putu Edi Darmayasa (19), Banjar Pengubengan, Kerobokan resident.

The bag that was hanged in a tree in Kuta Beach, in front of Jayakarta Hotel, was taken by accused. Luckily his action was seen by residents and workers so he was successfully captured. (kmb21)

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A motorcycle broke down durng a flood in Jembrana Rengency on Monday, October 4th 2010

After one-hour rain:

Pohsanten market awash, houses at Pendem destroyed Negara (Bali Post)—

Heavy rain for approximately an hour in the territory of the Negara and Mendoyo on Monday (Oct 4) caused flooding at some places. At Dewasana, Pendem Village, Negara, a house was hit by flooding up to half damaged.

Luckily there were no casualties from the incident.

The most serious incident occurred at Sebual, Dangin Tukadaya. Hundreds of houses were inundated due to Sebual River overflowed. Deputy Regent of Jembrana I Putu Artha and Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Made Kembang Hartawan came down in person to visit the location and provided help for residents whose homes were submerged.

Even, Kembang Hartawan helped people remove their properties in singlet and shorts. A number of points were submerged up to waist-deep. Then some livestock owned by local residents were also dragged by the river’s flow.

According to Village Head of Dangin Tukadaya, I Gusti Putu Suarma, there were 225 houses submerged. At Sebual Hamlet, for instance, the Sandat, Sari Purnama and Siti Kaler sub-groups were inundated up to waist-high. Other than at Sebual Hamlet, he said that dozens of houses were also submerged in flooding at Yeh Mekecir Hamlet due to overflows of Sebual River.

Meanwhile, at Pohsanten, Mendoyo, the village market located on the street side of Denpasar-Gilimanuk was inundated by flooding up to adult knee-high. Even, the roads leading to villages were submerged so that motorists could not ride the as the high water reached the engine and spark plug of the motorcycle. Position of the market was lower than the road of Denpasar-Gilimanuk. In the meantime,

the water from the north of the village also stagnated at Pohsanten Market.

Some residents said the water stagnated and quickly rose to knee-high because the waterways were too narrow, while the very heavy rain lasted for an hour.

“If it rained longer the height of water may be higher,” said one of the residents, Agung Kencana.

Similar incident also ensued at Batuagung. Dozens of houses at Tegalasih were submerged up to kneehigh due to a narrow drain. Likewise, the road to the village was hampered due to stagnant water. According to local resident, such conditions frequently occurred and the community was always hit by floods. The water receded during the night and even until the next day. Meanwhile, the severe conditions also occurred at the Anyar Hamlet, Batuagung, Water pipe belonging to Municipal Waterworks (PDAM) located near the bridge was destroyed as washed away by the overflowing water. Moreover, the river’s water carrying many twigs and tree trunks from the forest hit the water pipe. As a result, the water distribution to Anyar Hamlet until Petanahan Hamlet disconnected.

In Dewasana, Pendem, a house belonging to a priest of Dalem Temple was partly destroyed as hit by flooding. The houses of temple priest Punia was partly destroyed including his kitchen and cooking utensils. Position of the house adjacent to the river caused the house to be hit by the flash floods. According to eyewitnesses at location, the flooding ensued suddenly so there was no time to rescue the drifting utensils. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incident at the north of Kompi. Allegedly, the loss reached tens of millions. (kmb26)

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Roro Back In Dock

Transport on Nusa Penida Crossing Disturbed Semarapura (Bali Post)-

Coming to the end of year, roro nusa jaya abadi ferry ship will come back to dock, to be fixed and maintained done routinely to the ship’s body. As years before it will happen a month full which means roro will not give crossing services for people come and go Nusa Penida so it will cause some disturbance.

“When roro comes to dock this year, regional government should prepare a temporary ship,” House of Representative member from Nusa Penida mentioned last Monday (4/10).

The roro has become something most important as it connects to

economy business such as for essentials food, clothes even for living place, “If there’s no temporary ship, the economy in Nusa Penida will be disturbed and will have increased prices also a bad affect.”

Klungkung Regional Secretary, Ketut Janapra, stated have made efforts to get this suggestion happening. It is admitted the temporary ship is everyone’s demand.

Although, as before, the effort was never seen and never to be realized. For the dock itself it is predicted to cost IDR 800 Million. Dock usually done in Surabaya yet this year it is in a tender level. (kmb20)

International Conference on Coffee Science ASIC 2010

Indonesia as the world third biggest coffee producer Mangupura (Bali Post)—

In 2010, Indonesia is recorded as the third largest coffee producer in the world, after Brazil and Vietnam, with production reached 550,000 tons per year. Chairman of the Association of Science and Information Coffee (ASIC) Andrea Illy said that coffee beans would continue to become a commodity and production of the world coffee bean had reached 7.6 million tons. This production was produced by 10.5 million hectares of coffee plantations in 70 tropical countries.

“Within the past few years, the trend of coffee consumption continues to increase, especially in non-traditional countries of coffee consumers such as China and some producer countries like Brazil. As the result, the demand exceeds the supply of coffee,” said Andrea Illy in the press conference of the 23rd International Conference on Coffee Science-ASIC 2010 in Nusa Dua on Monday (Oct 4).

Andrea Illy recognized that high demand for coffee also influenced the world coffee prices.

Obviously this gave a positive impact on the coffee planters. Nevertheless, the supply of coffee from some producer countries was currently stagnant particularly of the good quality Arabica coffee beans. This condition indicated a decline in productivity alleged to become the aftermath of climate change causing the longer dry season and higher environmental temperatures.

“The tendency of decreasing production needs to be addressed immediately by effective measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of this precious commodity,” he said.

According to him, the confer-

ences held on October 3-8 would involve hundreds of leading coffee scientists or researchers to discuss about the results of recent research. They covered the field of genetics, agronomy, socio-economic engineering which would be presented in 37 oral speakers, including 4 keynote speakers.

“The conclusion is expected to obtain long-term solutions to maintain and improve the sustainability of coffee production under poor environmental conditions due to global warming,” he said.

Meanwhile, a health consultant and internist, Dr. James Couglin, on that occasion stated that at present many medical and scientific evidences supporting the conclusion that drinking coffee with a normal portion was between two and four cups per day. Such consumption was considered safe and did not have negative or adverse effects on human health.

“Coffee poses a beverage containing very complex compounds consisting of over 800 different components and mutually interacting in providing the specificity of properties to coffee drinks,” he explained.

Allegation of drinking coffee can damage the heart and cardiovascular system has lasted for few decades. However, Dr. James explained that the newer studies showed that drinking coffee along the lifetime gave neutral effect on heart health of the drinker. Even, the risk tended to slightly reduce for lower consumption.

The 23rd International Conference on Coffee Science coincided with the implementation of the symposium organized by Coffee Research Center alternately every two years. The symposium itself aimed to communicate the results of latest research. (par)

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Officers from Denpasar Government close a modern market in Seroja Street on Monday, October 4th 2010

Again, Illeggal minimarket closed Denpasar (Bali Post) –

The clear act done by the Denpasar government in limiting the modern market (minimarket), kept continuing. After closing tens of minimarkets, on Monday (4/10) there are more to be closed.

Those are Alfamart in Seroja Street, Tonja anad Alfamart in Antasura Street. The two markets are believed to have not had a modern shop business permit (IUTM).

The raid led by Head of Denpasar Peace and Order Agency also Police Civil Service, I Ketut Nick Natha Wibawa, started by coming to Alfamart in Seroja Street. In location, there are lots of customers at that time. The team met the sales assistant straight away yet the sales assistant admit did not acknowledge the situation.

And so, the agency showed what’s not fulfilled by the management of the minimarket including the Building Permit and SIUP, “Because the permits are not completed, we are forcing it to close

while waiting its permit to be fulfilled.” Wibawa also asked the staffs to put a closure board in front of the shop.

Besides that, the agency also closed the one in Antasura Street.

The shop taken care by Agus Toto Ganefian also had the same problem. The agency stuck the same board on the shop’s wall. Actually this Alfamart was not on the list of the raiding.

The next target is the building in Indra Jaya Street at Ubung Kaja. The building that will operate as a modern shop does have a building per-

mit. Although to the agency its function has changed and so it is closed.

Not only the agency who had problems with this building, yet also the local residents there who have been complaining about the modern shop development. For example, Wayan Werna, a resident there also stated he disagrees of this plan to have a modern shop in their banjar, Br. Tegal Kangin, “We are very disagreeing of the modern shop development here as we will be taken over with buildings and modern shop operating in this environment.” (kmb12)

Coming Army 65th Anniversary Pangdam Held Flower Sprinkling in TMP Tabanan Denpasar (Bali Post) –

Pangdam IX/Udayana General Mayor of Indonesian National Army (TNI) Rachmat Budiyanto with staffs heled a flower sprinkling in Garden Tomb of Heroes (TMP) Pancaka Tirta, Tabanan, last Monday (4/10).

The flower sprinkling was done in remembering the 65th Anniversary of TNI on 5th October 2010.

Budiyanto mentioned that he chose to go to this heroes garden in respecting their services as fighters, in military and non military as they have fought enough without any replies in building the loved Indonesian Republic.

This have became one subject to

use to go forward as in Indonesian way of life will always be filled with colors, “We have to hold on to it. And in the future to have remember again one commitment, one spirit, glue that will be the centre of gravity which is one symbol red and white.”

And so every component of this nation has to see a mistake. Like events that happened outside Bali when there are different opinions and caused conflicts that is disadvantaging the whole public, “This moment (visiting the garden, red) is an enlighten, a spirit for the young generation to hold on to the unite and being one as Indonesian Republic.”

Meanwhile to celebrate it, the

two starred general has got great responses and participation from the public especially from students, and other that creates some art works, “There will be a colossal dance, painting and will bring a uniting symbol of the red and white spirit.”

It is hoped, the colossal dance will remind again the whole nation to keep respecting and guard red and white as a uniting symbol. To the TNI, this day is a good tradition and not only just a ceremonial but also to be the right place to increase moral and soul to be much stronger also to get up those patriotic soul of the TNI soldiers. (kmb21)

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Fire destroys Hastings’ ‘peerless pier’ Agence France Presse

LONDON – A major fire destroyed a 138-year-old pier in Hastings on Tuesday, emergency services said, robbing Britain of one of the last relics of its Victorian-era seaside culture. Police in the faded southern English tourist resort arrested two men on suspicion of arson after the blaze at the wood and iron structure, which had been closed since 2006.

“At the moment about 95 percent of the structure has been destroyed. It’s quite significant,” said Simon Rose, a spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

“It’s a very historic building and landmark for Hastings. The priority for the firefighters is to preserve as much of the structure as they can to see if something can be done with it in the future.”

Thick smoke billowed over the pier hours after the blaze which broke out around 1:00 am (0000 GMT). Video footage showed orange flames engulfing the platform and lighting up the night sky.

“Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after Hastings Pier was reported to be on fire,” a Sussex police spokesman said, add-

ing that they were aged 18 and 19.

Residents in Hastings had launched a major campaign to restore the town’s pier, which was described as the “peerless pier” when it first opened in 1874 at the height of the Victorian vogue for seaside holidays. In the 1960s it hosted concerts by rockers including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd and until its closure four years ago it featured a mix of funfair rides and slot machines as well as a ballroom.

The pier is currently owned by a Panamanian-registered company but the local council in Hastings — now one of Britain’s most deprived areas — was trying to buy it back.

“It was the heart of the town, I’m totally gutted. I’ve lived here all my life and used to go on the penny slot machines on there when I was a kid,” said local resident Tim Hall.

The fire is the latest in a series at Britain’s historic piers.

In July 2008, the pier at Westonsuper-Mare was destroyed by a blaze and a pier at Southend-on-Sea suffered major damage in 2005 in another fire. The West Pier in Brighton suffered two major blazes in 2003 after parts of it had already collapsed into the sea.

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Chairman & Founder of Pritzker Realty Group Penny Pritzker (R), VIce President Joe Biden’s wife Jill Biden (2nd L) and PERAB Chairman Paul Volker (L) listen as US President Barack Obama (C) speaks during a meeting of the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) at the White House in Washington, DC, October 4, 2010.

Obama says no big shift now in Afghan war strategy Reuters

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has no plans for any major changes in his Afghanistan war strategy for now, a letter released by the White House showed on Monday. Obama asserted his intention to stick with his already-revamped policy for the war, which is increasingly unpopular among lawmakers and the American public, as part of a regular assessment for Congress required for war funding.

AFP PHOTO / Sussex Police / Lee Lyons

A handout photo taken on by mobile phone on October 5, 2010, shows a fire officer fighting the fire on Hastings pier in Hastings, southern England. A major fire ripped through a 138-year-old pier in the British resort of Hastings Tuesday, emergency services said, destroying one of the last historic reminders of the country’s seaside tourism heyday.

“We are continuing to implement the policy as described in December and do not believe further adjustments are required at this time,” Obama said in a letter dated September 30 to leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives. As the only significant recent change, he cited the appointment of General David Petraeus, credited with helping to turn around the Iraq war, as top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan.

Obama spoke with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a video teleconference on Monday, the White

House said in a statement. The two leaders discussed a number of topics including the Afghan parliamentary elections and long term U.S.Afghan relations, the statement said.

“The two leaders agreed that they should continue routine engagements to refine a common vision and to align our efforts to support President Karzai’s goal of completing transition to Afghan lead security responsibility by 2014,” the White House said.

Obama last December ordered an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan but also announced they would start coming home in

July 2011. The approach also calls for stepped-up training of Afghan forces to take over increasing responsibility from foreign troops.

U.S. and NATO officials are under pressure to show progress in the fight against a resurgent Taliban, particularly ahead of a comprehensive White House review set for December.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, last month played down chances for any big shift in Afghan strategy in the forthcoming review.

Obama’s letter comes less than two weeks after the release of a new book by Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward that chronicled bitter infighting within Obama’s national security team in the crafting of his Afghan strategy last year. The White House has played down any internal rifts and says the book as a whole portrays Obama as analytical and decisive.

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sues to keep her party intact Agence France Presse

YANGON, Myanmar – Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday launched a legal battle against the ruling military junta, suing to keep her political party intact after it was disbanded earlier this year under Myanmar’s new party registration law, her lawyer said.

Suu Kyi filed suit against the ruling military council, seeking a High Court declaration that her National League for Democracy remains a legal political party.

The NLD officially lost its legal status on May 6 because it

failed to reregister in order to take part in November general elections. The party is boycotting the polls, which it considers unfair and undemocratic.

Among the various restrictions imposed under recently enacted election laws, Suu Kyi would not be allowed to remain a member of her own party.

The military-backed constitution already has clauses that would bar her from holding political office.

The lawsuit appears to be largely symbolic since Myanmar’s courts invariably adhere to the junta’s policies, especially on political matters. Previous appeals by Suu Kyi to the courts, on matters such as her detention, have been shunted aside or dismissed.

Nyan Win, who is Suu Kyi’s lawyer as well as a spokesman for her party, told reporters that the state Election Commission does not have the authority to dissolve the NLD, which was registered under a previous party registration law. Suu Kyi’s party won a landslide victory in the

last election in 1990, but was not allowed to take power by the military.

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been locked away for 15 of the past 21 years. Her latest term of 18 months’ house arrest is due to expire on Nov. 13, just days after the scheduled Nov. 7 general election.

Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyers Kyi Win (L) and Nyan Win (R) walk outside the High Court building in Yangon on October 5, 2010. Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi filed a lawsuit against Myanmar’s junta at the Supreme Court for dissolving her party ahead of widely criticised elections, her lawyer said. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) has been forcibly abolished for boycotting the November 7 vote, which activists and the West have condemned as a charade aimed at putting a civilian face on military rule.

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Oktoberfest 2010 “Beer, Music and Fun” MANGUPURA - Discovery Kartika Plaza & Villas is proudly organizing Oktoberfest 2010 from 24th – 26th September 2010. This event will be held in a large tent alongside Jl. Kartika Plaz, between Discovery Shopping Mall and Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel and is targeted to attract over 500 and 1000 guests per day.

The concept of Oktoberfest is to enjoy the beers and authentic German specialties while indulge in various unique games, door prizes, and a live 12 member Humpapa Band. The Fair is open to the public and will start at 6 pm on 24th and 10 am on 25th & 26th.

Oktoberfest is an annual festival, which takes place in Munich, Germany, from late September to early October. It is one of the most popular events in Germany and one of the world’s largest fairs with over six million people attending every year.

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Temple Ceremony Calendar of Event (Sep 24- Oct 7, 2010) 25st – “Saraswati” holiday, the day devoted to Sanghyang Aji Saraswati symbolized as a beautiful goddess of knowledge, sciences and arts, when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures of science and arts, held at every family compound.

Temple Festival at: Pr. Watugunung, Bima, NTB. Pr. Agung Jagat Kerana, Surabaya Pr. Aditya Jaya Rawamangun, Jakarta Pr. Agung Wiraloka Natha, Cimahi, Jabar Pr. Giri Jaya Natha,Balikpapan, Berneo.

Pr. Bhuwana Suci Saraswati, Ds. Ngaruaru, Kec. Banyudono, Boyolali,Solo, Jawa Tengah.

Pr. Pasek Tangkas Gempinis, Dalang, Tabanan Pr. Pasek Gelgel Sayan Bongkasa Abiansemal Pr. Dadya Agung Bendesa Tangkas Koriagung, Ds Gerih, Abiansemal Mr.Pulasari/Sentana Dalem Tarukan, Ds. Penida Kelod, Bangli.

Mr.Pasek Kubakal, Ds. Kapal.

Mr.Pasek, Ds. Dalung.

Pr. Pasek Dukuh Ambengan, Ds. Sebudi.

Pr. Pemaksan , Ds. Bandalem, Buleleng.

26th –“Banyu Pinaruh” day, when the Balinese mostly go to the beaches, river and spring to purify them selves and pray for wisdom with early in the morning Pr. Gaduh, Ds. Sesetan, Denpasar.

27th -

.Temple Festival at: Pr. Jati, Jembrana.

Pr. Kawitan Batu Gaing, Bangli.

Pr. Tirta Wening, Tambaksari, Surabaya.

Pr. Desa Linggawana Kertha Mandala, Ds. Abang, Karangasem.

29th – “Pagerwesi”, holiday, the word literally means “iron fence” when Hindu followers worship “Sanghyang Pramesti Guru” as lord of universe and pray for strong mental defence against any negative temptations. Held at every family temple and holy place throughout Bali.

Temple Festival at: Pr. Labaan Sindhu Jiwa, Ds. Kedewatan, Ubud.

Pr. Kahen, Bangli Pr. Wirabuana, Magelang, Jateng Pr. Padangsakti Tangtu, Kesiman Pr. Jogan Agung, Ketewel, Sukawati Pr. Gaduh Pengiasan, Dauh Puri, Denpasar Pr. Siwa/Pasek Tohjiwa, Penebel Pr. Pasek Ketewel, Sempidi, Mengwi Pr. Pasek Gelgel, Buruan Kaja, Tabanan Pr. Pasek Gobleg, Kerambitan Pr. Pasek Gelgel, Meliling, Tabanan Pr. Masceti Selasih, Sanding, Tampaksiring Pr. Dalem Ularan, Br. Tatasan Kaja, Denpasar Mr. Pasek Gaduh, Buduk Mr.Pasek Gelgel, Ds. Kelabang Moding.

Pr. Pasek Gelgel, Sekalan Marga Pr. Sada Br. Gaduh Desa Kaba kaba, Kediri, Tabanan Mr.Pasek Gelgel , Depaha, Ds. Depaha, Kubutambahan, Buleleng.

Pr. Desa Linggawana, Kertamandala, Abang, Karangasem Pr. Lebah Ubud

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 “umbul-umbul”, 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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Geim and Novoselov win Nobel Prize in physics Associated Press Writer

STOCKHOLM – Russianborn scientists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov shared the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for “groundbreaking experiments” with an atom-thin material expected to play a large role in electronics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited Geim and Novoselov, who are both linked to universities in Britain, for experiments with graphene, a flake of carbon that is only one atom thick.

AFP PHOTO / University of Manchester / Handout

Experiments with graphene could lead to the development of new material and “the manufacture of innovative electronics,” including faster computers, the citation said.

“Since it is practically transparent and a good conductor, graphene is suitable for producing transparent touch screens, light panels and maybe even solar cells,” the academy said.

Geim, 51, is a Dutch national while Novoselov, 36, holds British and Russian citizenship. Both are natives of Russia and started their careers in physics there.

In a live telephone interview with reporters in Stockholm, Geim said he was shocked by the announcement but planned to go back to work as usual on Tuesday. He said he wasn’t among the Nobel Prize winners who “stop doing anything for the rest of

An undated handout photo released by the University of Manchester and received in London on October 5, 2010, shows Professor Andrei Geim. Geim, of the Netherlands, and RussianBritish national Konstantin Novoselov, won the 2010 Nobel Physics Prize Tuesday for pioneering work on graphene, a form of carbon which conducts electricity, the Nobel jury said. their life.” Geim is a physics professor at the University of Manchester.

Geim last year received the prestigious Korber European Science Award for his discovery of two-dimensional crystals made of carbon atoms, particularly graphene, the university said on its website. It said the discovery “has the potential to revolutionize the world of microelectronics.”

The 2010 Nobel Prize announcements started Monday with the medicine award going to British researcher Robert Edwards for work that led to the first test tube baby, an achieve-

ment that helped bring 4 million infants into the world and raised challenging new questions about human reproduction.

The chemistry prize will be announced on Wednesday, followed by literature on Thursday, the peace prize on Friday and economics on Monday Oct. 11.

The prestigious awards were created by Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel and first given out in 1901.

The prizes are always handed out on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death in 1896.

Israel deports pro-Palestinian Nobel laureate Reuters

JERUSALEM – Israel has expelled an Irish Nobel peace laureate who was barred from the country for trying to bust the naval blockade of Gaza. The Interior Ministry says Mairead Corrigan Maguire boarded an early Tuesday morning flight to Britain.

She was banned from Israel after taking part in a blockade-busting attempt in June. Still, she landed in Tel Aviv last week, hoping to join a delegation meeting Israeli and Palestinian peace activists.

She was promptly detained and held at an airport detention facility. The Supreme Court upheld her deportation order late Monday. Maguire won the 1977 Nobel peace prize for her work in Northern Ireland. She is an outspoken critic of Israel and at Monday’s court hearing, she called Israel an “apartheid” state.

Irish Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire arrives at the Jerusalem Suprem Court on October 4, 2010 where she appealed to cancel a deportation order barring her from Israel for 10 years.

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Ex-French trader must pay $6.7 billion for fraud Associated Press Writer

PARIS – Former Societe Generale SA trader Jerome Kerviel was convicted on all counts Tuesday in one of history’s biggest trading frauds, sentenced to three years in jail and ordered to pay the bank a mind-numbing euro4.9 billion ($6.7 billion) in damages.

The ruling marked a huge victory for Societe Generale, one of France’s most blue-blooded banks, which has worked to clean up its image and put in place tougher risk controls since the scandal broke in 2008. The 33-year-old former futures index trader stood expressionless as the court convicted him of all charges and pronounced a five-year sentence with two years suspended. Kerviel was found guilty on charges of forgery, breach of trust and unauthorized computer use for covering up bets worth nearly euro50 billion between late 2007 and early 2008.

In a stunning blow, the court also ordered Kerviel to pay the bank back the euro4.9 billion that it lost unwinding his complex positions in January 2008 — a punishment he would almost certainly be unable to pay.

There were audible gasps and surprised looks when presiding judge Dominique Pauthe read out the damages to a packed courtroom of 150 reporters, court officials and members of the public. Outside the courtroom, defense lawyer Olivier Metzner called the financial penalty “unbelievable.”

“I have the feeling Jerome Kerviel is paying for an entire system,” said Metzner, noting that his client hadn’t benefited financially from the fraud.

Metzner said Kerviel would appeal and will remain free pending that appeal.

The damages are also suspended pending any appeal, so Kerviel wouldn’t be ordered to pay right away.

It wasn’t immediately clear how he could do so, or whether the bank really expects to see that money back. French media calculated that based on his current salary of euro2,300 ($3,150) a month as a computer consultant, it would take him 177,536 years to pay off the damages.

While trading for the bank, Kerviel took home a salary and bonus of less than euro100,000, or about $155,700 — a relatively modest sum in the financial world.

Australia police say 13 Taser shocks were too much Associated Press Writer

SYDNEY – Police say a graphic video of an unarmed man Tasered 13 times shows an unacceptable misuse of stun guns, as questions are raised about how much the devices are used in Australia. Western Australia state police said the 2008 case was not typical of Taser use by the force, and state Premier Colin Barnett demanded a review of Taser guidelines.

The video was released Monday, the day after a man died in Sydney after police stunned him in the chest with a Taser. Closed-circuit video footage of the Western Australia case was released publicly when the state’s crime commission introduced a report to state parliament that cited it as an example of police officers wrongfully using a stun gun.

In the video, an unarmed, darkskinned man who refused to undergo a strip search in a Perth detention facility is shown screaming in apparent agony after being zapped with a stun gun eight times while surrounded by nine police officers. He was stunned another five times off-camera.

The commission’s report said the previous actions of the man, who was not identified, indicated he was likely suffering from a mental illness and/ or was affected by drugs. It did not say why the man was in police custody. After an internal police inquiry, two senior constables were fined 1,200 Australian dollars ($1,148) and AU$750 for using excessive force.

The crime commission’s report says Tasers are increasingly being used to force alleged offenders to

comply with orders. The report recommends that stun guns only be used when there is an imminent threat of serious injury.

The report also said Aboriginal people were more likely to have a Taser used against them in Western Australia than non-Aboriginal people. It said interaction between Aborigines and police in the state was disproportionate compared to other groups, adding that there were complex reasons for this. It did not go into the reasons.

Barnett said he watched the video on Monday and thought the nine officers could have restrained the man in a less extreme way. “It was excessive use of a Taser that could not be justified,” he said. “I think anyone seeing that footage would find it totally unacceptable.”

Western Australia Acting Police Commissioner Chris Dawson agreed the actions were uncalled for.

“It was wrong, it’s unacceptable, it was alarming when I looked at it and it’ll be alarming when the public view it,” Dawson said.

In New South Wales, meanwhile, officials were under fire following the death of a suspect who had been stunned with a Taser late Monday night.

Police said the man was armed with two knives and attempting to break into a Sydney house when officers arrived. The man lost consciousness shortly after being stunned and died Tuesday at a hospital. A coroner will determine the cause of death. New South Wales Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione defended the officers’ actions.

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President leads ceremony to mark TNI anniversary Antara

Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono led a ceremony to observe the 65th anniversary of Indonesia‘s National Defense Forces (TNI) at Halim Perdanakusuma air force base in east Jakarta on Tuesday. The head of state, flanked by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, arrived at the venue of the ceremony at around 9 am local time.

Also present on the occasion were among others TNI Chief Adminaral Agus Suhartono, the chiefs of staff of the Air Force, Navy and Army, cabinet ministers and foreign diplomats.

Following the ceremony, the president attended a reception held to entertain guests.

Meanwhile, President Yudhoyono was scheduled to leave for The Netherlands on Tuesday afternoon for a three-day state visit.

“The President and entourage are expected to arrive at Schiphol international airport early Wednesday (local time), October 6, 2010,” presidential spokesman for foreign affairs Teuku Faizasyah said here

on Monday.

On Wednesday, the Indonesian leader and his entourage would be greeted in a state ceremony at the Noordeinde Palace where they would later attend a state reception and lunch with Queen Beatrix and her family.

“On the occasion of the lunch, the Indonesian President will receive an Order of the Dutch Lion award from Queen Beatrix. The two state leaders will later exchange souvenirs,” he said.

The “Order of the Dutch Lion” is a distinction created by King William I on September 29, 1815 and given to noted figures from various fields including ministers, generals, mayors and artists.

Russian-made Indonesian jet fighters Sukhoi maneuver during the 65th Indonesian military anniversary in Jakarta on October 5, 2010. Indonesian military or Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) celebrated its anniversary displaying Indonesian jet fighters including Russianmade Sukhoi, American-made F16, F5 Tiger, Hawk and South Korean-made Woong Bee. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRY

One killed in Papua clash Timur Pradopo most likely the new Police Chief with Indonesian police Antara

Agence France-Presse

TIMIKA - One man was killed and at least three injured Monday in a clash between Indonesian police and dozens of locals over a security check dispute in the restive province of Papua, an official said.

Police stationed at an airport in Wamena district had wanted to check two bags “suspected to contain suspicious items” arriving from Jayapura district but were refused permission, provincial police spokesman Wachyono told AFP. “They (the locals) then attacked police with sharp objects and stones.

In that situation, police had to open fire,” he said.

Three policemen were injured by flying stones, he added.

“Police wanted to check those bags because several times, we’ve found evidence that ammunition

and weapons had been sent through Wamena,” Wachyono said.

Three people were arrested for allegedly attacking the police, he added. Papuan tribal representative Dominikus Sorabut, from the Papuan Customary Council, said the locals were members of the council’s security body and the bags had contained berets.

He alleged that one of the groups was killed and two others wounded when police shot at them, but police said an autopsy needs to be carried out to determine the cause of death.

Indonesia’s police are widely accused of abusing the basic rights of indigenous Melanesians in Papua, where a low-level insurgency has simmered for decades.

Last month police killed two men and wounded a woman after a dispute over a traffic accident spun out of control in West Papua province.

International seminar marks national Batik Day Antara

DEPOK - An international seminar and batik exhibition is held at the Cultural Faculty of the University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Depok from October 4 to 8, 2010, marking National Batik Day of October 2.

UI spokesman Juwono said Monday that the event will be opened by Industry Minister MS Hidayat on Tuesday.

The Indonesian Batik International Seminar will be addressed by Marketing Director General of the Culture and Tourism Ministry Dr. Sapta Nirwandar, Dr. Agus Aris Munandar (UI), Mrs Judi Tjahyadi, and Ibu Asmoro Damais of the Indonesian Clothing and Garment

Documentation Center, and Indonesian batik expert Firman Ichsan.

The other speakers included Small and Medium Industry Director General Fauzi Azis, Andang Fatalinadya of the Industry Ministry, and executive chairman of the Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO Prof. Dr. Arief Rachman.

The National Baik Day will also be enlivened by an “Eco Batik” display, October5-8, and an UI Batik Design Competition on October 4.

The program was made possible under cooperation with the Archeological Department of UI, along with Kadin foundation, Batik Foundation, Industry Ministrty, Culture and Tourism Ministry, Trade Ministry, and the National Education Ministry.

JAKARTA - Speaker of the House of Representatives Marzuki Alie said the House leadership will read out the name of the Police Chief candidate to a House plenary session on Tuesday.

“After reading out at the House plenary session, the House leadership will allow Commission III overseeing legal affairs to conduct a fit and proper test,” Marzuki Alie said at the parliament building here Monday night.

He said if Timur Pradopo passed the fit and proper test, his name would be handed back to President Yudhoyono.

Then, he added, the President will issue a decision to dismiss Police Chief General Hendarso Danuri and install

Commissioner General Timur Pradopo as chief of police.

Marzuki said President Yudhoyono had forwarded one name for the Police Chief to the House, namely Commissioner General Timur Pradopo for a fit and proper test.

“We have received a letter from the President on Monday at 7.30 pm,” he said.

He also said that the Presidential letter was immediately notified to the House deputy speakers, namely Priyo Budi Santoso (Golkar party faction), Pramono Anung (PDI-P faction), Anis Matta (PKS faction), and Taufik Kurniawan (PAN faction).

When asked what the President’s considerations were in nominating Timur Pradopo as Police Chief Candi-

date, Marzuki said the President knows best.

However Marzuki estimated that the President’s nomination was mainly based on professionalism.

“The President has the prerogative right to select the best police chief candidate,” he said.

Timur Pradopo was Jakarta Petropolitan Police Chief with the rank of inspector general and was only recently promoted to Head of National Police Security Maintenance Agency (Kabaharkam) with the rank of Commissioner Genereal Monday afternoon.

Timur Pradopo was born on January 10, 1956 in Jombang, East Java, and is a 1978 Police Academy graduate.

President reiterates need to improve soldiers‘ welfare Antara

Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has reiterated the need to improve the welfare of Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) personnel in accordance with their tasks and responsibilities. In his address at a ceremony marking he 65th anniversary of TNI here Tuesday, the head of state instructed the finance minister, the defense minister, and the TNI Chief to draft a policy on welfare allowance for TNI soldiers.

“Incentives should be given to servicemen posted in border areas, remote areas, and outermost isles. I also ask for the drafting of a policy and program on constructions of official houses for TNI officers,” he said. The program and policy must be implemented seriously, he said.

“I also hope the obligatory saving program for the provision of private houses for TNI officers can be continued and managed properly,” he said.

AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRY

An Indonesian soldier holds a toddler getting his picture taken on a tank during the 65th Indonesian military anniversary in Jakarta on October 5, 2010. Indonesian military or Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) celebrated its anniversary displaying Indonesian jet fighters including Russian-made Sukhoi, American-made F16, F5 Tiger, Hawk and South Korean-made Woong Bee.

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Bali Today Resident take his dog to get Rabies vaccine. The World Health Organization (WHO) assisted Bali in handling the rabies which spread throughout the island. Candra Yoga Aditama, the General Director of Disease Control in Indonesian Health Ministry, said “WHO send us 12,275 vial of anti-rabies vaccine (VAR).” http://media.vivanews.com

WHO assist Bali in handling rabies antara

Denpasar – The World Health Organization (WHO) assisted Bali in handling the rabies which spread throughout the island. Candra Yoga Aditama, the General Director of Disease Control in Indonesian Health Ministry, said “WHO send us 12,275 vial of anti-rabies vaccine (VAR).”

During the meeting to discuss the spread of rabies in Bali, Candra said that the world organization want to make Bali free from rabies. He added that the efforts are also being done by the government to handle the spread of rabies in Bali.

Indonesian Government through the Health Ministry had given 15,304 vial of VAR to Bali.

Since the star of the disease emerged, the total of 149,955 vial of VAR had been used to prevent the victim of rabies increase.

Candra Yoga said that Bali’s Government and all provinces in Bali are also carrying out the effort to prevent rabies and one of them is by preparing 77,876 of vial

by Bali’s Government and 46,510 by the provinces government.

He said that there are also advocacy and socialization on rabies all over the island, establishing rabies coordination team in every level and training for the heath officers.

Meanwhile, Lily Sulistyowati, the head of Health Promotion Division in the Health

Ministry, said that the rabies could give bad image on Bali and it also could affect the health level of the inhabitants in the island.

Efforts need to be intensified in order to prevent the victim of the animal that has the chance to spread rabies such as dogs. Elimination of wild dogs must be done and vaccination must reach all regions in Bali.

Currently, the dog population in Bali is 500,000 dogs and the one that had been vaccinated were 360,000 dogs.

Hotel Occupancy Rate in Bali Reach 60% Antara

DENPASAR – Hotel occupancy rate in Bali in August 2010 was 60% or decreased 6% compared to the previous month which was 66%. Ida Komang Wisnu, the head of Bali Statistics Department, said “the hotel occupancy rate affected by the number of tourists visited Bali which is also decreased 4% from July 2010.”

He said that the number of foreign tourists visited Bali in August 2010 was 243,154 people or decreased 12,157 people com-

pared to the previous month which was 255,311 tourists.

The highest occupancy rate was in Tabanan Regency which was 69% and the lowest was in Buleleng Regency with 51%.

Wisnu said that in Badung, the hotel occupancy rate was 61%, in Gianyar 62%, Karangasem 67% and Denpasar 54%.

If we compared to the previous year, the highest increase happened in Karangasem which was 21%, Buleleng 13% and Denpasar 0.45%. There was also decrease in some regency such as Badung and Gianyar.

According to the hotel classification, the four star hotels have the highest occupancy rate which was 68% and the lowest was on tow star hotel with 51%. The occupancy rate of one star hotel was 67%, the three star hotels were 58%, and five stars were 60%.

The average of staying time for foreign tourists was 3.32 days which was also decrease from the previous month which was 3.47 days.

Ida Komang Wisnu said that the decrease happened on almost all hotels except on the five star hotels.

Badung spatial layout plan discussion

Tourism businesspeople request to be involved Bali Post

MANGUPURA — Tourism businesspeople requested to be involved in the discussion of the draft of Badung Regional Regulation on Regional Spatial Layout Plan (RTRW) that currently prepared by Special Committee in the Badung House. As one of the stakeholders, tourism businesspeople assessed, the discussion should be performed by competent authorities to avoid any problems arising in the future.

“Tourism businesspeople that had been in charge of tourism should be involved. Do not just involve the executive and legislative. Moreover, we know the most dominant sector in Badung is tourism,” said Chairman of the Indonesia Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI) of Badung Chapter IGN Rai Suryawijaya on Monday (Oct 4).

According to him, the existence of plan on the changes of regions or zones in the discussion of the draft of Badung Regional Spatial Layout Plan became a somewhat strategic measure. It was also highly awaited by tourism businesspeople because it contained opportunities for the tourism development in Badung.

For this reason, discussion on the changes in the region, no mat-

ter how small it was, had to be correct and clear. The development of a region did not necessarily have to change the area designation, but it should be tailored pursuant to the potential of the region. Well, in this regard, the role of tourism businesspeople turned strategic.

“For instance, do not get confused with the designation of North Badung and South Badung. In South Badung, it can be built accommodation like hotel, condotel or villa. But, North Badung serves as the support by developing the existing potential such as the agricultural sector and tourism attraction along with its village tourism,” he said.

As has been known, the regulation draft of Badung Regional Spatial Layout Plan was currently being discussed by Special Committee of the Badung House. According to the plan, a number of zones in the Badung Regional Spatial Layout Plan would change from the established stipulation in the previous regulations. Nevertheless, overall the draft on spatial layout plan was claimed to have minor changes and still referred to the Bali Provincial Regulation concerning with Regional Spatial Layout Plan. (kmb25)

Bali’s export to Hong Kong increase 40% Antara

DENPASAR – Bali non-oil and gas export especially small industry and handicrafts to Hong Kong during January through July 2010 was $5.5 million. The number increased 40% compared to the same period last year which was $3.9 million.

Putu Bagiada, the Head of export Division in Bali Industrial and Trade Department, said “the development of our export to Hong Kong is very good.” Handicrafts products such as jewelry, bamboo or rattan ornaments were the most products demanded by the customers in Hong Kong.

Bagiada said that on the other hand, when the export in Hong Kong was increasing, the trade to China and Taiwan was decreasing. he explained that during January through July 2010, the total export

to China was $1.2 million, decreased 17% compared to the similar period last year.

The similar condition also happened on the export to Taiwan where during that period this year, the number of export was $3.7 million while last year was $4.6 million so there was a decreased of 18%.

Bagiada said that there are no clear reasons why there are decreases on the number of exports but usually, the craftsmen in Bali will send most of their shipment by the end of the year.

The chance to export the commodities to those countries is very big especially after Indonesian Government increased their economics cooperation with China.

The cooperation with China must be increased because China is a developed country which has great economical growth.

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Women’s Quarterfinalists Decided at Oakley ASP World Pro Junior IBP

CANGGU - High-octane surfing action continued at the Oakley ASP World Pro Junior, stop no.1 on the ASP World Junior Tour (WJT), in Bali, with day three of competition completed in clean 3-4ft (1-metre) waves at Canggu.

‘Generation Next’ again raised the high performance bar, dishing out a new-age flavour of progressive surfing in the peaky conditions on offer.

In all, Round 2 and 3 of the Pro Junior women’s and five Round 2 Pro Junior men’s heats were completed before surfing was suspended for the day.

The women’s action was nothing short of amazing with Malia Manuel (HAW), Alizee Arnaud (FRA), Lakey Peterson (USA), Tyler Wright (AUS) and Laura Enever (AUS) leading the charge to the quarter-finals.

Hawaiian surfing ace Manuel in-

flicted the day’s biggest upset, eliminating 2009 ASP Women’s World Junior champion Pauline Ado (FRA) in their high scoring Round 3 showdown.

Manuel, 16, who shot to stardom winning the US Open two years ago, found grace in the shifting beach break waves, finishing with a 17.90 two-wave total (out of a possible 20) to Ado’s 16.16.

Manuel shot to an early lead, nailing an 8.33 (out of a possible 10) on her first wave before slipping into a sensation barrel to net a 9.57 on her very next wave.

“I haven’t had a good start to a heat in a long time,” she said.

“There were just great waves out there this morning and I’m happy they run the girls. It’s good to be back in the competition jersey and surfing really contestable waves.”

Post heat, Manuel said she was a little nervous throughout the 25-minute

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Malia Munuel

heat.

“Coming up against anyone in this draw is always going to be a challenge,” she said.

“Facing a former world junior champion was a little nerve racking, but I just stayed calm and hoped that a few waves would roll in.”

Malia will now take on Sage Erickson (USA), who dispatched of Nao Omura (JPN), in the opening quarter-final.

French ace Alizee Arnaud (FRA) was equally impressive as Manuel, notching a 17.10 two-wave total, which included a 9.27, to defeat Leila Hurst (HAW).

She’ll now face reigning ASP Women’s World Junior champion Laura Enever (AUS), who regrouped from an uncharacteristic nervous start to beat Camila Cassia (BRA) 15.60 to 14.93.

“I don’t know what happened to me,” she said.

“I kind of freaked out. The pressure of being world champion was kind of getting to me. But I’m glad I regained my composure and had fun. I’m really happy to make it through.”

Lakey Peterson (USA) and Tyler Wright (AUS) also dominated their Round 3 heats and will face off in the last quarter-final.

At the completion of the women’s action, the Round 2 men’s action hit the water for an ntertaining afternoon of surfing before strong winds hindered proceedings. Standout surfers included Krystian Kymerson (BRA), Dale Staples (ZAF), Conner Coffin (USA), Jack Freestone (AUS) and Kaimana Jacquias (HAW). (kmb18)

Blue Crab Soup with Bilimbi Undoubtedly, blue crab or rajungan aficionados will attempt to taste different flavors of cooked crab. It can be enjoyed with and without broth in various combinations of spices. In Balinese spices showing off many tubers, it can be comingled with bilimbi or belimbing wuluh. As a result, its tender flesh must be unforgettable!

Ingredient: 2 blue crabs and 2 pcs bilimbi (divided into four) Spice: 6 cloves shallot, 3 cloves garlic, 1 large chili, 1 small chili, 2 candlenuts, 1 slice turmeric, 1 slice ginger, 1 slice galangal, ½ tsp salt, Other: 1 glass of water, 1 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp lime juice to get rid of putrid taste Method: · Open the carapace and cleanse the crab finely.

Then, smear it with the lime juice evenly. · All spices are ground. Then, stir-fry until smelling fragrant. Put the crab into the spices on the frying pan. Afterward, add a glass of water, salt, and stir them until the water slightly diminishes. · Add bilimbi and stir again. Take out and serve in bowl. (BTN/punia)

Ikan Bali (Bali Fish)

Ingredients 1 Fish, about 650-900g dressed Weight. Preferably sea bass or Mackerel 1 t Salt Oil, for deep frying 2 T Margarine or oil 2 sm Onions, sliced 1 t Sambal Oelek 1/2 t Laos 1/2 t Lemon grass 3 T Tamarind juice Pinch of ground ginger 1 t Brown sugar 1 T Sweet soy sauce Directions Cut fish into serving portions and rub salt all over.

Feep-fry and drain on absorbent paper.

Heat oil and saute sliced onions until lightly brown.

Add sambal oelek, laos, lemon grass, tamarind juice, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce. Heat thoroughly.

Place fried fish in deep serving dish and pour sauce over it. Serve with rice. (http://asiarecipe.com) C.045 ibp

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Ponjok Batu Temple IBP

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Ponjok Batu Temple is a stone temple where all temple buildings are made from stone. It is located Banjar Alasari, Pacung countryside, Tejakula sub district and Singaraja regency about 24 km eastside of Singaraja town or north part of Bali.

This temple area own the wide area about 35 acre in form of black stones bank. The position of this temple is rather sticking out to the sea as a foreland or Ponjok. Base on the position and condition then this place is named by Ponjok Batu so that the temple is standing above foreland petrify and it is referred as Ponjok Batu Temple.

In papyrus of Dwijendra Tattwa elaborate that Danghyang Nirartha (who one spread out the Hinduism in Bali) besides executing Tirtha Yatra (visit the holy places) in Bali area, he also do at Lombok and Sumbawa Island. When he does the tirta yatra in Lombok and Sumbawa Island, he leave in Bali passing the north area of Bali and then it is named by Denbukit.

Hereinafter narrated that Danghyang Nirartha found the lodging that is located in coastal periphery with its stone bank and steep rather sordid to sea in the form of a foreland which is called Ponjok. After omitting a few moments in the lodging then he go to Lombok and Sumbawa Is-

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land to conduct the Tirtha Yatra. At the end, the Pesraman/lodging of Danghyang Nirartha is built an altar named with Ponjok Batu Temple which has been existing since 16 century. It is founded together with the execution of Danghyang Nirartha journey in north part of Bali.

Function of Ponjok Batu Temple as follows: * According to the archaeology omission at Ponjok Batu Temple , there is an Arca statue) with four hands as a fundamental of Ponjok Batu Temple building.

The attribute (icon) of this Arca have timeworn, so that any kind of object brought is ignorable and the God Arca itself can not be identified. Besides of the God Statue (Arca), in Ponjok Batu Temple is also found a Lembu Nandi Arca (a cow statue) is meaning from Siwa God. If the both Arcas are interacting hence the God Arca with 4 hands in this temple is Arca of Siwa God. * According to Papyrus of Dwijendra Tattwa, the history elaboration can be said that the function of Ponjok Batu Temple is for worship the supremacy of Danghyang Nirartha as a Teacher in settling Hinduism teaching, especially Siwaism. The function strengthened with the existence of special temple building in Ponjok Batu Temple is called Danghyang Nirartha Temple.

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BUSINESS World Bank warns food prices Bank of Japan rising amid currency frictions adopts zero-interest rate policy Agence France-Presse

Agence France-Presse

TOKYO - The Bank of Japan on Tuesday surprised markets in adopting a zero rate policy and announced further easing measures to help safeguard a fragile recovery from the threats of deflation and a strong yen.

The central bank lowered its key rate to a range of between zero and 0.1 percent in its first such move since it set the rate of 0.1 percent at the height of the financial crisis in December 2008.

It also announced an asset purchase scheme in an expansion of its efforts to combat the harmful strength of the yen and beat persistent deflation, having faced increasing government pressure to do more to boost the economy.

“It was a quite positive surprise,” said Masumi Yamamoto, equity market analyst at Daiwa Securities Capital Market.

“This signalled the Bank of Japan bowed to pressure from the government and took all the possible measures, which may actually create a new concern that the BoJ has no card left to play in its hands,” Yamamoto said.

In a unanimous vote, the central bank said it would “maintain the virtually zero interest rate policy until it judges... that price stability is in sight”.

It added that it would examine establishing a temporary fund to buy around 5 trillion yen (60 billion dollars) in financial assets such as government bonds, commercial paper, corporate bonds and exchange traded funds.

It had earlier expanded a loan scheme enabling banks to borrow a total of 30 trillion yen from the central bank for a maximum of six months against pooled collateral.

“Although Japan’s economy still shows signs of moderate recovery, the pace of recovery is slowing down partly due to the slowdown in overseas economies and the effects of the yen’s appreciation on business sentiment,” it said.

The benchmark Nikkei share index jumped by around 1.0 percent on the surprise decision, and closed up 1.47 percent.

The yen weakened to 83.99 against the dollar from 83.55 earlier, before strengthening back to around 83.70.

“The central bank decided on easing measures on a scale and rate much bigger than the market had expected,” said Hideaki Inoue, chief forex manager at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.

But he added the greenback’s gains were capped as markets also expect the US Federal Reserve to adopt further easing

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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Masaaki Shirakawa measures to shore up the US economy, which would soften the dollar and complicate efforts to weaken the yen.

Japan stepped into the currency markets in September for the first time since 2004 in a bid to stem the yen’s strength after it hit a 15-year high against the dollar, and has repeatedly warned it is ready to do so again.

The central bank last week said that its quarterly Tankan survey of business confidence was expected to take a pessimistic view of economic conditions by the end of the year as Japan’s recovery weakens.

The strong yen has hurt exporters, making their goods more expensive and eroding companies’ overseas profits when repatriated.

Exports, a crucial driver for Japan’s growth, expanded at their slowest pace this year in August, as the impact of the yen’s strength and austere belt-tightening on overseas demand illustrated the risks threatening recovery.

A strong domestic currency also makes imports cheaper, helping prolong a damaging deflationary cycle where consumers hold off on purchases in the hope of further price drops, clouding future corporate investment.

Japan’s economy expanded by an annualised 1.5 percent in the April-June period, sharply lower than the previous quarter’s 5.0 percent.

WASHINGTON - Recent rises in food prices are once again weighing on some developing countries amid growing global currency frictions, World Bank president Robert Zoellick said Monday.

“For many developing countries, the food crisis of 2008 has never gone away. And recent prices are a serious cause for concern,” Zoellick said in a conference call with reporters.

Zoellick said the 187-nation development lender had reinstated a fast-track financial aid program it had used to help countries cope with the 2007-2008 food crisis that wiped out years of development gains.

“The rise in wheat prices over the last few months is affecting the price of other staples due to the increased demand for substitutes. So we’ll have to find a way to avoid food crises becoming the new normal,” he said in a briefing ahead of annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington set to open Friday.

Since July, international wheat prices have soared 60-80 percent and maize rose about 40 percent, according to recent UN Food and Agriculture Organization figures.

Zoellick noted the gap between slow economic growth in the developed world and fast growth in developing countries was causing distortions in global financial markets.

“You’ve heard the warnings of currency wars,” he said.

“Money is chasing yield, it can’t find those yields in developed economies and this is not only pushing up currency values in emerging and developing countries, it’s also

pushing up the price of some assets with the risk of bubbles in property and some commodities.”

But questioned by a reporter, Zoellick said he did not foresee the world moving into an “era” of currency wars, but noted the tensions add to the “overall sensitivity” as the global economy recovers from the worst recession since World War II. Meanwhile, the largest international group of financial institutions urged major economies to take steps to improve policy cooperation, and decried what it saw as rising unilateralism that threatens global stability.

The Institute of International Finance, which groups the major banks of 70 countries, said urgent action was needed to broker agreements on macroeconomic and exchange-rate issues.

“As countries struggle to cope individually with the lack of upward momentum in global growth — and in many cases unacceptably high unemployment — urgent action is needed to arrest the disturbing trend towards unilateral moves on macroeconomic, trade and currency issues,” the IIF said in a letter to finance chiefs who will be meeting this week as part of the IMF’s International Monetary and Finance Committee.

“Today, these are more pressing than ever issues,” Charles Dallara, the IIF managing director, told a news conference.

“You see that in 2010, US, Japanese and Chinese imbalances on the current account have all moved again in the wrong direction.

“If we continue on this path on unilateralism over multilateralism, we could end up in a state that is unstable,” Dallara said.

US home sales show glimmers of recovery Agence France-Presse

WASHINGTON - Pending US home sales rose in August for the second consecutive month, a key index showed Monday, raising hopes of a turnaround in the beleaguered sector.

“Attractive affordability conditions from very low mortgage interest rates appear to be bringing buyers back to the market,” said Lawrence Yun of the National Association of Realtors announcing the figures.

The association’s index measuring soon-to-be-completed home sales rose 4.3 percent to 82.3 in August, much more than the one percent rise expected by economists.

The housing sector has been jittery in recent weeks as it emerged that rafts of foreclosures may not have met legal requirements.

Yun warned there were still other clouds on the horizon.

“The pace of a home sales recovery still depends more on job creation and an accompanying rise in consumer confidence.”

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Land that has been approved for condos that is for sale in the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas is seen in this August 22, 2010 photo.

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British comedy actor Norman Wisdom dies aged 95 Agence France Presse

LONDON - British comedy actor Norman Wisdom, famous for his slapstick film roles in his trademark cloth cap and ill-fitting jacket, has died at the age of 95, his family said. Wisdom passed away peacefully Monday in a nursing home on the Isle of Man after suffering a series of strokes in recent months.

Tributes poured in for the star, one of Britain’s most popular comedians since World War II, who the late Charlie Chaplin once described as his “favourite clown.” Wisdom rose to stardom with a string of hits in the 1950s and 1960s, such as “Trouble in Store” and “A Stitch in Time”, which usually involved his cheery cloth-capped “Gump” character as an underdog battling adversity.

After discovering his talent for acting while in the army, he appeared in 19 films and numerous television comedy series. The diminutive star fought his way to the top after a poverty-stricken childhood and was honoured with a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. In a bizarre twist to his career, he became a cult figure in communist

Albania where he was the only Western actor whose films were allowed to be shown in the country during the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha. The British performer was greeted by hundreds of fans when he visited Albania in 1995 after the fall of communism.

His family paid tribute to a “much loved father and grandfather”, in a statement. “Over the last six months Norman has sustained a series of strokes causing a general decline in both his physical and mental health,” said the statement.

“Over the last few days his condition rapidly declined,” it said, adding: “He was in no pain or distress and peacefully passed over at 18.46 (1745 GMT) on October 4.” Johnny Mans, his agent for more than 30

Lil Wayne goes solo in NY jail solitary punishment

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FILE — In a March 8, 2010 file photo Rapper Lil Wayne is handcuffed at Manhattan criminal court in New York. Lil Wayne was moved Monday Oct. 4, 2010, into ‘punitive segregation for breaking jail rules.

Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK – Lil Wayne is facing the music after being accused of breaking jail rules by having gear for listening to tunes: He can expect to go solo for the rest of his time behind bars in a gun case.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper was moved Monday into what city jail officials call “punitive segregation” for a month, until his expected November release date, Correction Department spokesman

Stephen Morello said. It’s his punishment for stashing a charger and headphones for a digital music player in his cell earlier this year, officials said.

Lil Wayne generally will now be confined to his new cell 23 hours a day, with such exceptions as visits and showers, instead of being allowed to mingle with other inmates most of the day. He’ll eat in his cell and won’t get to socialize even during his hour a day of recreation, Morello said.

Lil Wayne also will have to forego TV, and he’ll be limited to one phone call a week instead of a chat a day or more, except for calls to his lawyer, Morello said. The lawyer, Stacey Richman, had no immediate comment.

The 28-year-old rapper, one of the genre’s biggest stars, has been held since March in the Rikers Island jail complex. He pleaded guilty in October 2009 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, admitting he had a loaded semiautomatic gun on his bus in 2007.

He got a one-year sentence but is expected to serve eight months because of time off for good behavior, despite the music-player gear episode. Officials said the headphones and charger were found in May, tucked in a potato chip bag in a garbage can in the rapper’s cell.

The items are considered contraband, as inmates can listen to music only on radios and headphones sold at the jail commissary.

years, told the BBC: “It’s absolutely devastating. I thought he’d go on until he was at least 100 and get his telegram from the Queen. “He was not only a client, he was my best friend.”

Jan Kennedy, managing director of Billy Marsh Associates, the agency which discovered Wisdom in the early 1950s, paid tribute to his “remarkable” career. “Norman was simply a beloved comic genius. His whole personality projected a childlike warmth and innocent appeal that touched the hearts of everyone,” she said.

“Norman literally made audiences worldwide cry with laughter, and his endearing talents live on through the universal happiness of his films and recordings.” Born on February 4, 1915, he had a tough upbringing in London. His parents, a chauffeur and a dressmaker, divorced when he was nine and he was brought up by his father.

Money was often so short that Wisdom was forced to steal food. He left school at 13 and took a job as an errand boy and later joined the army.

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British comedy actor Norman Wisdom, seen here in 2001, who was famous for his slapstick film roles in his trademark cloth cap and illfitting jacket has died at the age of 95, his family said.

Blood, knives, plastic: Dexter’s kill rooms return unique responsibility for a shadow commit murder. side that’s more formidable than “Dexter is able to be most clearly LOS ANGELES – The boxes are your average, run of the mill himself in those scenes,” says exlabeled “body parts,” “heads” and shadow,” Hall says from his trailer ecutive producer Sara Colleton. “He drops away all the masks he thinks “Dexter killing devices & face between takes.

The height of the show, for fans he has to hold in place to move shields.” Others are filled with plastic wrap, duct tape, knives, syringes and for Dexter, are the scenes where through society.”

Dexter is absolutely methodical — everything your friendly neigh- he’s captured his victim and about borhood serial killer might need to to deliver his justice. He’s the hero, about his kills, adhering to a perthe central character viewers are sonal code to keep him from getdo away with bad guys.

On TV, many of these things rooting for, and yet he’s about to ting caught. He wears a uniform: Dark clothes, gloves, apron, face might be found hidden in Dexter shield. He prepares his “kill Morgan’s apartment, or in the room” in advance, completely case of the body parts and heads, wrapping the room and its conwrapped in plastic trash bags tents in plastic. (As a forensic strewn at the bottom of the Atexpert, he knows a thing or two lantic. about leaving evidence behind.)

In reality, though, all this stuff He injects his victims with M— along with medical equip99, or etorphine hydrochloride, ment, official-looking paperwork an animal tranquilizer, and binds from the Miami Police Departthem to a plastic-covered table ment and a creepy life-sized baby with plastic wrap. Photos of the that stands in for Dexter’s infant killer’s past victims line the son — lives inside a 48-foot room. trailer at a Hollywood studio Dexter has a talk with the where the hit Showtime series killer-turned-victim, slices the “Dexter” is filmed. person’s face with a scalpel to Now in its fifth season, “Dexcollect a small drop of blood as ter” follows its namesake chara souvenir, then plunges his knife acter as he carefully balances his deep into the person’s chest — a public life as a dad, brother and move calculated through practice police forensic specialist with his to deliver quick results. Later, we private life as a serial killer of seinevitably see Dexter out on his rial killers. The Emmy-nomiboat, the Slice of Life, dropping nated series stars Emmy-nomihis victim’s trash-bag-wrapped nated actor Michael C. Hall, who body parts into the sea. has won a Golden Globe and AP Photo/Showtime, Sonja Flemming These iconic moments fill just a Screen Actors Guild award for his In this publicity image released by portrayal of the enigmatic pro- Showtime, Michael C. Hall portrays serial few minutes of show time, but doztagonist. killer Dexter Morgan in the Showtime origi- ens of people spend countless hours creating each kill-room scene.

“He’s definitely taken a nal series, ‘Dexter.’

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Japan tech fair offers glimpse of future lifestyles Agence France Presse

CHIBA, Japan - Hundreds of technology firms came together in Japan Tuesday to showcase the latest in high-end gadgetry, including wafer-thin speakers and a ring that can monitor your heart rate. The five-day Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (Ceatec) technology fair in Chiba near Tokyo features more than 600 companies from 15 countries and regions showing new gadgets.

Musical instrument maker Yamaha had on show its prototype TLF speaker that can be displayed as a thin, light and flexible poster with a cloth cover. The 1.5millimetre-thick speaker sends directional “flat-wave” sounds that do not deviate once emitted, meaning that sounds can only be heard when the listener is standing in front of it.

Yamaha aims to sell the technology early next year, company spokesman Yusaku Shibuya said, adding: “This can function as a convenient advertising poster, which can be rolled up and carried around.” He said it would first be aimed at corporate users before being released to ordinary consumers

with potential benefits for those living in smaller houses who do not want to disturb roommates with music.

Fujitsu Ltd. offered its “omniview” system for automobiles, which uses small cameras and imaging software to give drivers a 360 degree, 3D view of the car’s surroundings. Some Toyota vehicles adopted the system earlier this year.

Electronics parts maker Murata Co. was displaying a ring that measures heart speed and blood-oxygen levels and can transmit data to a cellphone or other device to trigger an alarm if the pulse rate is too high.

NTT DoCoMo’s new “augmented reality” applications use vir-

‘Desirable’ 38 million dollar pink diamond up for auction Agence France Presse

GENEVA - Auctioneers Sotheby’s said Monday that a rare

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This undated handout picture provided by auctioneers Sotheby’s shows a rare pink diamond valued at up to 38 million dollars (28 million euros) that is due to go on sale in Geneva next month dubbing it one of the “world’s most desirable stones.”

The 24.78 carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond mounted on a ring was last seen on the market about 60 years ago when it was sold by legendary US jeweller Harry Winston It will go under the hammer on November 16, 2010 in Geneva.

pink diamond valued at up to 38 million dollars (28 million euros) would go on sale in Geneva next month, dubbing it one of the “world’s most desirable stones.” The 24.78 carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond mounted on a ring comes from a private collection, the auction house said.

The gemstone, rated among a type that accounts for just two percent of diamonds, was last seen on the market about 60 years ago when it was sold by legendary US jeweller Harry Winston.

“During my 35-year career at Sotheby’s I have had the opportunity to examine many magnificent and rare gemstones and, put simply, this stone is one of the most desirable diamonds I have ever seen,” said David Bennett, chairman for Europe and the Middle East at Sotheby’s international jewellery department.

“What makes it so immensely rare is the combination of its exceptional colour and purity with the classic emerald-cut — a style of cutting normally associated with white diamonds,” he added.

Sotheby’s gave a pre-sale estimate of 27 to 38 million dollars for the fancy pink diamond, which will go under the hammer on November 16.

Blue, pink and green coloured diamonds are currently the most sought-after gemstones in auctions, according to the auction house.

Several elite auctioneers including rivals Christie’s hold glittering jewellery sales every year in the western Swiss city’s luxury hotels during one week in spring and autumn.

tual images to enhance everyday experiences, Japan’s leading mobile phone carrier said. “Cellphones are a bridge between virtual reality and the world around you,” said Manabu Ota, a DoCoMo official for consumer mobile device development.

Among applications the firm is developing is a function giving shoppers an enhanced view of a chosen object to see if it fits in the home before buying.

DoCoMo also showed a prototype “AR Walker” system — made with optical equipment maker Olympus — which requires users to wear special glasses that give a view overlaid with information on directions and local recommendations.

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Japanese electronics parts maker Murata Electronics displays the company’s unicycle robot called the “Murata Seiko-chan” during a demonstration at Ceatec, Asia’s largest electronics trade show in Chiba, suburban Tokyo on October 5, 2010. The robot, 50 cms tall and weighing six kilos, was displayed riding on a unicycle along a narrow winding bridge, keeping its balance.

Global marine life census charts vast world beneath the seas Agence France Presse

LONDON – Results of the first ever global marine life census were unveiled Monday, revealing a startling overview after a decade-long trawl through the murky depths. The Census of Marine Life estimated there are more than one million species in the oceans, with at least threequarters of them yet to be discovered.

The 650-million-dollar (470-million-euro) international study discovered more than 6,000 potentially new species, and found some species considered rare were actually common.

The study said it offered “an unprecedented picture of the diversity,

distribution and abundance of all kinds of marine life in Planet Ocean — from microbes to whales, from the icy poles to the warm tropics, from the tidal near shores to the deepest dark depths.” The census establishes a baseline against which 21st-century changes can be monitored.

New species were discovered, marine highways and rest stops mapped and changes in species abundance were documented. The research involved more than 2,700 scientists, 670 institutions, more than 540 expeditions and around 9,000 days at sea.

Nearly 30 million observations of 120,000 species were made.

The census was formally launched in London, with more than 300 fig-

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An undated handout photo showing a recently discovered species called a squidworm found in the Celebes sea in Southeast Asia. Results of the first-ever global marine life census were unveiled in London revealing an unprecedented view of life beneath the waves after a decade-long trawl through the murky depths.

ures involved gathering to share the results and consider their implications. “The census has far exceeded any dream that I had. We felt like the people who created the first dictionary and encylopedia 250 years ago,” said Jesse Ausubel, a scientist who co-founded the study.

“The most surprising thing was beauty. Our eyes pumped out of our head in front of this beauty.” The survey set out to find out what used to live in the oceans, what lives there now and what might live there in the future. The census said 16,764 species of fish had so far been described, but an estimated 5,000 more were yet to be discovered.

Scientists found some species thought extinct 50 million years ago, while other finds were less encouraging. Around 40 percent of plankton, at the bottom of the ocean food chain, has disappeared in the last 30 years, which was put down to a rise in ocean temperatures. Sharks have disappeared from 99 percent of some areas. Australian Ian Poiner, chair of the census steering committee, said the researchers “systematically defined for the first time both the known and the vast unknown, unexplored ocean”.

“All surface life depends on life inside and beneath the oceans. Sea life provides half of our oxygen and a lot of our food and regulates climate. We are all citizens of the sea,” he said. “While much remains unknown, including at least 750,000 undiscovered species and their roles, we are better acquainted now with our fellow travellers and their vast habitat on this globe.”

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Blanc calls on Reveillere, rues Ben Arfa injury Agence France Presse

PARIS - France coach Laurent Blanc called Lyon right-back Anthony Reveillere into his squad on Monday for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Romania, on Saturday in Paris, and Luxembourg, on October 12 in Metz. Reveillere has been brought in amid fears Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna, who missed Monday training, may not be fit to play after suffering a knock in his team’s loss to Chelsea on Sunday.

Blanc said, however, that he had received positive news concerning the ankle injury sustained by Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby in that match. “The news is generally reassuring,” said Blanc. “As I could see, he took a blow to his ankle, which wasn’t in a very good state.

But after the first examinations, although his ankle is sore, there’s nothing worrying.”

On Sunday, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger had said Diaby would be “doubtful” for the international dates. Blanc also said he felt sorry for attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, on loan to Newcastle from Marseille this season, who broke his left leg in Newcastle’s 2-1 loss at Manchester

City on Sunday.

Newcastle said the 23-year-old had broken the tibia and fibula bones in a tackle by Nigel de Jong and would likely be out for much of the rest of this season. “I saw his injury — it is a serious injury that will require patience,” said Blanc.

“It is a shame for him as when you arrive at a new club you have to adapt and that is not easy. When you pick up a serious injury it is all the more difficult.”

Ben Arfa, who scored on his full Newcastle debut at Everton last month, was not selected for the upcoming internationals. He did, however, score in Blanc’s first match in charge — a 2-1 friendly loss in Norway on August 11.

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Davies gets England football squad call Agence France Presse

Schweinsteiger is a World Cup victim, says Loew Agence France Presse

BERLIN - Germany coach Joachim Loew said Tuesday football’s top stars have not had enough time to recover from the Wo r l d C u p a n d p o i n t e d t o Bastian Schweinsteiger’s ankle injury as an example of the problem. Schweinsteiger will sit out Friday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Turkey at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium after injuring his ankle in Bayern Munich’s 2-0 Bundesliga defeat last Sunday.

Having helped Germany finish third at the World Cup, Schweinsteiger had just a few weeks between his return from South Africa on July 12 to recover before training started for the new Bundesliga season which kicked off on August 20.

“These things happen after a World Cup,” Loew said to German daily Bild in reference to Schweinsteiger’s ankle knock.

“The players have only had a short time to prepare for the

next season and the risks of getting injury is of course higher.

“The Spanish also have the same problems with injuries.”

The 26-year-old Schweinsteiger has damaged ankle ligaments and will sit out the next ten days including both Euro 2012 matches against Turkey and Kazakhstan in Astana.

With 83-caps to his name, Schweinsteiger is an important part of Germany’s midfield and his place is likely to go to Bayern team-mate Toni Kroos.

Hamburg defender Marcell Jansen will also miss Germany’s next two Euro 2012 qualifiers, the German Football Federation have said. On Tuesday morning, Dortmund forward Kevin Grosskreutz, who has one cap to his name, withdrew from the Germany squad suffering from the ‘flu, but may still travel with the team for the game against Kazakhstan on October 12. Germany are top of Group A, equal on six points with second-placed Turkey, after two games.

LONDON – Bolton striker Kevin Davies was called up by England manager Fabio Capello on Monday for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro, just days after saying he’d lost hope of representing his country.

Italian boss Capello kept faith with Wayne Rooney despite fears the out-of-form Manchester United forward might be ruled out

with an ankle injury.

He also recalled Joe Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Aaron Lennon and West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green, whose international prospects looked bleak after his mistake in conceding a goal in England’s 1-1 draw with the United States at this year’s World Cup in South Africa.

Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been named in both the senior and under-21 squads. It is the inclusion of the 33-year-old uncapped Davies that is Capello’s most eye-catching selection ahead of the match at Wembley a week on Tuesday, where England will look to maintain their unbeaten start to Group G after wins over Bulgaria and Switzerland.

Davies, speaking ahead of Bolton’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Manchester United last weekend, reflected on his England

Bolton striker Kevin Davies has been called up by England manager Fabio Capello for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro, just days after saying he’d lost hope of representing his country.

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Djokovic, Murray coast through in Beijing Agence France Presse

BEIJING - Top seed Novak Djokovic and his main rival Andy Murray breezed into the second round of the China Open on Tuesday, restoring some order to a draw riddled with upsets, as Maria Sharapova was sent packing. Djokovic, the world number two and the defending champion in Beijing, showed little mercy to Chinese wild card entrant Gong Mao-Xin, wrapping up the 6-1, 6-3 win in just over an hour at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return agaisnt Gong Maoxin of China during the first round of the men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on October 5, 2010. Djokovic beat Gong 6-1, 6-3.

The 23-year-old Serb pummelled local favourite Gong — appearing in only the second ATP tournament of his career — from the backcourt and broke his serve four times. “It feels good to be back at a court where I’ve had a lot of success in the last couple of years,” said Djokovic, who won bronze at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 before taking the China Open title last year.

“I’m hoping that I can raise the level in the next match.” Murray, returning to action for the first time since a disappointing third-round defeat at the US Open, slammed 10 aces past French qualifier PaulHenri Mathieu in an easy 6-2, 6-3 victory.

The 23-year-old Scot, who is second seed, said he was happy with his performance but acknowledged his fitness and health were still not perfect. “It was a good first round. I started the match good and didn’t really give him any opportunities,” Murray, the world number four, told reporters.

“I’ve been quite ill the last week. I started feeling better today, but I haven’t practised that much on the court... I’m a little bit stiff and sore.” In other men’s firstround action, Spanish eighth seed David Ferrer advanced easily but Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny was upset by Croatia’s Ivan Ljubicic.

Tomas Berdych and Fernando Verdasco, the fifth and sixth seeds, crashed out of the tournament on Monday, denting their chances of qualifying for the season-ending ATP championship in London. On the women’s side of the joint WTA/ ATP event, Sharapova — the Russian 12th seed and a three-time Grand Slam winner — fell to countrywoman Elena Vesnina in the second round, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2.

Sharapova, who struggled to win her first match, fell behind early in the first set and never recovered, clawing her way into a tiebreak only to lose it rather meekly. In the second set, she offered little opposition. “She was really aggressive, she hit the ball

really deep today and really consistently, as well. That kind of kept me on the defence, and I was never really able to step in and do things that I do well,” Sharapova said.

Nine of the 16 seeds in the WTA event have now been eliminated, after eighth seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus was forced to retire from her match due to a left thigh strain. Seventh seed Elena Dementieva survived a three-set battle with 40-year-old Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm to advance, while Italy’s Francesca Schiavone, the fifth seed, won easily.

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki was due to begin her title campaign on Wednesday against Italy’s Sara Errani. The Dane needs just two wins in Beijing to secure the world number one ranking when a new list is issued next week.

Both the WTA and ATP are hoping to use the 6.6-million-dollar China Open to make inroads in the vast Asian country, which they see as a strategic marketplace.

Monty: ‘The greatest moment of my golfing career.’ to rain. But from start to thrilling finish, Montgomerie hit just about NEWPORT, Wales – Colin every note right.

Montgomerie finally has his Weeks before the teams armajor. Maybe not the one he had rived at Celtic Manor, he walked in mind at the beginning of his through the place, inspecting evcareer. But there is no more fitery inch. At one point, he ting bookend. stopped outside what would beMonty played in eight Ryder c o m e E u r o p e ’s t e a m r o o m , Cups, won five, went unbeaten looked at the hinges on the door in singles throughout, and conand ordered them changed on the tributed the second-most points spot. Montgomerie insisted that the door swing in, rather than out, if only to make sure none of his players inadvertently got hit walking in just as another was walking out.

His attention to detail hardly ended there. Appropriately, it was the very last decision he made, slotting cool-as-they-come Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell in the 12th and final singles slot Monday, that paid the biggest dividend in a match decided by the slimmest of margins.

“He’s everything there is in the Ryder Cup,” McDowell said after delivering the winning point in Europe’s 14 1/2-13 1/2 win. “To be able to do that for him today was really special.”

AP Photo/Alastair Grant U n l e s s h e ’s p l a y i n g , t h e The U.S. team members look on as Europe team captain leader of any team can only do Colin Montgomerie lifts the trophy after winning the 2010 so much. That didn’t keep Monty Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor Resort in from trying to steal any advanNewport, Wales, Monday, Oct. 4, 2010. tage anywhere he could.

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Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah looks toward the bench during the last seconds of fourth quarter of Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, April 27, 2010.

of any European player in history. For all that, there was no question where this one ranked.

“This,” he said, standing alongside the gold chalice at closing ceremonies, “is the greatest moment of my golfing career.”

The dour, finicky 47-year-old Scot, like U.S. counterpart Corey Pavin, didn’t hit a shot in any of the 28, often stop-and-start matches that stretched out over four days due

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Noah and Bulls agree on five-year extension Reuters

CHICAGO – Joakim Noah has agreed on a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, the team said on its website on Monday. The deal is worth $60 million, according to the Chicago Tribune, and will go into effect after the season.

“It feels great,” Noah told the team’s website (nba.com/bulls).

“It’s very exciting — they have a lot of trust in me. I know that with

all this money comes responsibility and I’m going to stay hungry and give 110 percent.”

A post player known for his hustle and intensity, Noah broke through last year in his third season when he averaged 10.7 points and 11 rebounds.

He was recently rumored to be a part of trade discussions that could have brought disgruntled All-Star Carmelo Anthony to Chicago, but the Bulls have designated Noah a valuable piece of their future.

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Webber: I still need to win races Mark Webber has brushed aside suggestions that he now has enough of an advantage in the F1 2010 World Championship standings to be able to lift off the throttle a little and settle for podiums and points over the remaining four grands prix of the campaign – asserting that victory is still very much his target.

Webber will arrive at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix this coming weekend with the greatest margin over his pursuers that he has had all season – albeit still only eleven points, following Ferrari rival Fernando Alonso’s back-to-back triumphs in Italy and Singapore last month – but the Red Bull Racing star is adamant that notwithstanding his ostensibly advantageous position, he will not be able to back off any time soon.

Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr. Helmut Marko might have hinted that in the light the Australian’s lead, the energy drinks-backed outfit can henceforth ‘be safer and let him drive more defensively’, but the New South Wales native reveals that he will still be attacking all-out for the top step of the podium in Japan.

“It’s nice that I have a little buffer,” the 34-year-old told Australian media. “It’s not very big, but it’s something I would rather have than not. I think we will be very competitive [in Japan]; we need to go there and get the maximum out of what we have. We still have to go out and give it all we’ve got.”

“I still need to win races,” he added, speaking to the BBC. “Podiums are beautiful to get, of course

– they’re important – [but] reliability might still play a part in this championship and we know non-finishes hurt us a lot. [Singapore] was, hopefully, my toughest weekend of the year out of the way, and I can perform better on other tracks. I think we can be good [at Suzuka], so we’re ready for it.”

Webber went on to echo principal adversary Alonso in acknowledging that the sheer exhaustion of a 19race campaign visiting no fewer than five different continents is beginning to take its toll on the five crown-chasing protagonists.

“It’s a long, long season,” reflected the man from Queanbeyan.

“You look at a lot of other sportsmen and women competing from basically February through to November week-in, week-out. It’s not like tennis or golf where you can decide what tournaments you want to do – we have to rock up every weekend, and so does the team.

We’re flying around the world – this is all part of it...maximum concentration and focus from all the team and all the individuals involved.”

Meanwhile, RBR team principal Christian Horner has insisted that he is unconcerned that McLarenMercedes will adopt an aggressive

approach to the final four outings in an effort to close the gap, with third-placed Lewis Hamilton and fifth-placed Jenson Button respectively 20 and 25 points adrift of

Webber in the title chase.

“They will obviously be going aggressive, although at the end of the day we have to focus on our own performance and maximise our own

package at each of the remaining grands prix,” the Englishman told the Press Association. “And if we are quick enough, then whatever they do should not be a factor.”