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LONDON — The family of Amy Winehouse has criticized a documentary about the late singer that is due to have its premiere at next month’s Cannes Film Festival.
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A statement issued Sunday by family spokesman Chris Goodman said director Asif Kapadia’s “Amy” is “misleading and contains some basic untruths.” The statement said the film suggested family members did too little to help the singer, who died in July 2011 at age 27 of accidental alcohol poisoning. The soul diva, whose 2006 album “Back to Black” won five Grammy Awards, had battled drug and alcohol abuse for years. The family statement said the movie did not reflect the “huge effort from all concerned to help Amy at all stages.” “Fundamentally, the Winehouse family believes that the film does a disservice to individuals and families suffering from
the complicated affliction of addiction,” it said. The filmmakers said in a statement that they began work with “total objectivity” and the support of the Winehouse family. They said the documentary was the result of interviews with about 100 people who knew the singer, including “friends, family, former partners and members of the music industry that worked with her.” Kapadia won wide acclaim with “Senna,” a documentary about the late motor racing champion Ayrton Senna. “Amy” is due to screen out of competition at the May 13-24 Cannes festival. (ap)
Salma Hayek visits Lebanon to launch film ‘The Prophet’ BCHARRE, Lebanon — Salma Hayek is in Lebanon, her first visit to her ancestral homeland, to launch “The Prophet,” an animated feature film she co-produced. Hayek visited the picturesque mountain village of Bcharre in northern Lebanon on Sunday to pay homage to Khalil Gibran, the Lebaneseborn poet who wrote “The Prophet,” the book on which the film is based. “Let us have a private moment in this place that we dreamt so long to be a part of,” Hayek said before entering the Gibran Museum. “The Prophet,” written in 1923, has inspired generations of artists. The book, a series of poems about love, joy, sorrow, work and spirituality, has been translated into at least 40 languages. Gibran also was a sculptor and a painter influenced by the English Romantics. He migrated to the United States in the late 1890s, dying there in 1931. Hayek posed with one of Gibran’s towering sculptures outside the museum
and dipped her feet in nearby mountain spring waters before visiting his tomb and viewing his work. “The Prophet” director Roger Allers, who also directed Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King,” accompanied Hayek. The film tells the story of a friendship between a young girl and an imprisoned poet. Quoting from Gibran’s book, Allers said: “’Work is love made visible.’ And I really feel that about this movie.” The film premieres April 30 in Lebanon. Distributor Mohammed Fadallah said it will be showing in 20 theaters here before going to the Gulf region and North Africa. (ap)
Hundred photographers flock to Jembarana buffalo race
Mexican and American Salma Hayek sits in front of a statue of LebaneseAmerican poet Khalil Gibran during her visit to his museum in the northeast mountain town of Bcharre, Lebanon, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
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The mud field buffalo race is becoming more widely known to the general public as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors coming to watch the rare spectacle.
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NEGARA - Long ago, the agrarian society of Jembrana, created the makepung lampit or mud field buffalo race, a tradition which is unique to this area. The mud field buffalo race is becoming more widely known to the general public as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors coming to watch the rare spectacle. Last Sunday (Apr. 26) at Peh, Kaliakah village, more than a hundred photographers from various regions of Indonesia and overseas, deliberately came to hunt buffalo racing shots in the rice fields. Deputy Regent of Jembrana, I Made Kembang Hartawan, who was present in the midst of the spectators, confirmed that the tradition of mud field buffalo racing only exists in Jembrana. For this
reason representative of Jembrana invited photographers to document this unique tradition and share information about it with the world. A group of young Jembranese have coalesced in the KFJ Jembrana
Photographers Community, which seeks to preserve and promote this tradition. “It cannot be found at any other places. In Borneo, they do run buffalo, but the animals are free to run where they want and the purpose is to see if they can run in a straight line as these are the buffalo that will then be sold. In Madura there is a race but they use cows. Thus, this kind of buffalo race can only be found in Jembrana, and this tradition still survives to this day,” said Kembang Hartawan, who also serves as adviser to the Jembrana Photographers Community (KFJ). Jembrana regency hopes that the
event can continue into the future and be included in a tour package that would entice photographers and foreign travelers to stay in Jembrana. “To make it sustainable, we will be holding regular scheduled buffalo races that will be part of a package that includes the community of photographers and other cultural aspects of Jembrana,” he added. In contrast to the other buffalo races, this makepung lampit does not have a chariot attached to the animal but instead uses a lampit - a tool used by farmers for flattening the soil of paddy fields before
planting rice. The mud field buffalo race of Jembrana is a long standing tradition of this agrarian society and although other area may have held similar races in the past, Jembrana is the only place where it still practiced. (olo) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.
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Kintamani coffee draws interest of foreign coffee forum
BANGLI - Bali coffee produced by farmers in Kintamani is not only able to seduce coffee lovers in Indonesia, but also coffee lovers overseas. Due to its unique flavor, Bali coffee of Kintamani has even drawn the interest of a foreign SME, revealed the Head of Bangli Cooperatives and SMEs Agency, Dewa Gede Suparta on Monday. Pisarki to Bangli so that he could conduct an assessment of the coffee situation. FORSEAA took several samples of coffee from producers in the area of Bangli and Manikliyu village, Kintamani. While performing the assessment, FORSEAA invited Bangli to attend a coffee exhibition on the African Coast with export in mind. “Being interested in the Bali coffee of Kintamani, FORSEAA asked
villages are exporting their product. “Based on data collected, mangosteen from these villages are exported, while mangosteen grown in other villages are only sold to the local markets of Bali and Java,” he said. Sebudi said that there is no data that confirms exactly why foreign fruit importers only buy fruit from these two villages. But according to farmers and collectors, the fruit from villages of Unggahan and Bongancina are of good quality with smooth skin and a lot of flesh. The stems of these fruit are also shorter which makes them able to stay fresh longer, once they have been picked. Mangosteen that are chosen for export are not resold as fruit to be eaten but are processed into cosmetic and
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us to attend the exhibition on the African Coast,” he explained. However, so far it is not certain whether Bangli will participate in the exhibition or not. Since the assessment, the FORSEAA has not provide further confirmation regarding the schedule of the exhibition or the other details. “We are still awaiting further confirmation from FORSEAA,” he added. (kmb40)
Subak museum near temple nears completion GIANYAR - The two-story subak museum located near the Dang Kahyangan, Masceti temple in Medahan village, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, will be receiving a budget allocation from the government of Gianyar worth IDR 2 billion in 2015. The fund is the second installment allocated to the subak museum construction project. The first installment provided was worth IDR 1.6 billion. The 2015 funds are being allocated to complete the museum project, part of which is being provided by Gianyar regional budget and an additional IDR 10 billion is being provided by the central government. The fund is waiting for the tender process to be complete before it can be disbursed. In addition to the IDR 12 billion budget, this year the government of Gianyar also allocated financial assistance worth IDR 350 million for the development phase II of the subak museum and traditional farmers’ houses and other supporting facilities. Head of the Gianyar Culture Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Wijana, confirmed these facts, saying that the subak museum development project plan will take four months to complete, once the funds have been released. “Currently, construction is on hold as we wait for the tender process to go through,” he said. Previously, the subak museum development project was created based on mutual agreement between the subak chief and supporting devotees of Masceti temple (20 subak chiefs) who proposed the development of the subak museum as a medium of education for the younger generation and a means to preserve this traditional institution (subak) that has been handed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. The subak museum project fund comes from the Ministry of Education and Culture through the assistance of the government of Gianyar whose proposal was accepted by central government. According to the subak chief who leads the temple supporting devotees, Nyoman Somo Wirawan, the subak museum project is based on planning and profound discussions involving experts in the field of agriculture, arts and culture as well as architecture. The subak chief explained that the construction of the two storey museum was communicated to all citizens and has been given full support by all parties. The subak museum is to serve as a place of education, development and preservation of subak and to increase tourist visits to the area of Masceti. The idea of a subak museum emerged duign during a workshop at Masceti Temple in 2010, where discussion were held about ways of preserving the subak system. (kmb16)
Buleleng exports mangosteen to China Buleleng exports mangosteen to ChinaOther than mangoes, Depaha village, Kubutambahan, Buleleng, also has a local fruit known in English as mangosteen, which has managed to penetrate the international market. This sweet fruit with a slightly sour flavour, is grown in many villages in North Bali but mangosteen farmers in Unggahan village, Seririt and Bongancina village, Busungbiu are exporting their fruit to China. Horticulture Production Division Head, I Gede Sebudi, with permission from the Head of the Buleleng Agriculture and Livestock Agency, Nyoman Swatantra, said on Monday that among the many mangosteen producing villages in the area, so far, only Unggahan and Bongancina
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The coffee from Kintamani is attracting the attention from abroad, one of them is from Africa
He said that the foreign agency that is interested Kintamani Bali coffee is the Forum of Small Medium Enterprise AFRICA-ASEAN (FORSEAA). FORSEAA is a group of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based out of New York. He said that the Ministry of MSME of the RI, facilitated the recent visit of FORSEAA Program Officer Mr. Raffal
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medical products. “Only mangosteen of the very best grade are able to be exported because they will be used for cosmetics and drugs,” he said. There are also no exact figures for the number of Buleleng Mangosteen that could reach international markets because Buleleng itself has no mangosteen collectors, only growers. These collectors then sell the fruits to exporters in Denpasar. “Mangosteen at Unggahan village sells their mangosteen to collectors from Lokapaksa, while the mangosteen from Bongancina village are sold to collectors from Pajahan village, Pupuan, Tabanan and these collectors then sell them to exporters in Denpasar,” he said. When Sebudi was asked about
local mangosteen cultivation in Buleleng, he said that pests and diseases were the main challenges that farmers anticipate. Also that regarding fruit produced for export, special attention is given to its quality. To that end, the Field School (SL) provides guidance to mangosteen cultivators for the control of pests and diseases, such as thrips and mites (insect) that spread by fungi and cause yellow sap, so that famers are better equipped to deal with such situations. “Often these attacks go unnoticed until they have caused the crops to fail, so we are still providing guidance about how to overcome this challenge so that cultivators can meet the demands of the market,” he added. Since long ago, mangosteeen,
which are harvested once a year, have been grown in the subdistricts of Sawan, Seririt, Banjar and Busungbiu. The villages that produced mangosteen include; Lemukih, Galungan, Sekumpul and Bebetin (Sawan subdistrict), Cempaga, Pedawa and Tigawasa (Banjar subdistrict), Unggahan and Ularan (Seririt subdistrict) as well as Bongancina, Subuk and Tista (Busungbiu subdistrict). Farmers in North Bali have been growing mangosteen tress by using the intercropping system for many years, because they say that it gives the best results, and allows for increased yields. The data for 2014 indicates that there were 59,762 mangosteen trees that produced a total of 1,915 tons of mangosteen. (mud)
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Enjoy sunset from Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Balinese Temple
JIMBARAN - Bali is renowned for its legendary sunsets, and in the late afternoons a daily ritual takes place as hundreds of residents and visitors make their way to the beaches on the west coast to farewell the sun as it sets behind the horizon. While enjoying a cocktail or an icy cold beer, many people are hoping to see the much-coveted green flash – a fleeting spot of intense green light an instant after sunset, caused by light refracting in the atmosphere. This is best seen when the sun sets over the ocean, when it is absolutely clear all the way to the horizon, but be warned it will be gone in the blink of an eye, so don’t blink! At the end of the day, however, this isn’t the only sunset phenomenon in Bali. Visitors also flock to Pura Tanah Lot, one of the island’s most dramatic and venerated sea temples, dedicated to the sea spirits and founded by Nirartha, one of the last Majapahit priests to come from Java in the 16th century. The temple is perched on a craggy wave-lashed rock just at the edge of the frothing white surf and glistening black shoreline, and is probably the most photographed sight in Bali. It can only be reached at low tide and the surrounding rocks are rumoured to be inhabited by sea snakes. The best, albeit the most crowded, time to visit is in the late afternoon when you can see the splendid profile of the temple silhouetted against the setting sun. Likewise, Pura Luhur Uluwatu, on the southwest tip of the Bukit Peninsula cannot be missed. This 11th century temple is balanced on the very edge of a narrow rocky cape, overhanging perpendicular cliffs 70 metres above the crashing breakers of the Indian Ocean. Its grey volcanic stone, glowing with the radiant colours of the setting sun, will leave you with a lasting and haunting memory of spiritual Bali. While here, you may also wish to watch the famous
Kecak Dance, which is performed daily at 6pm. If you get a good seat at the back of the amphitheatre, you will also get a view of the sunset. There are numerous rustic beach bars and rooftop bars as well as stylish upmarket beachside venues all along Bali’s west coast from Tabanan to Canggu to Seminyak to Kuta to Jimbaran to Uluwatu, but one of the finest places to catch the sunset is Sunset Beach Bar & Grill at InterContinental Bali Resort. This casual, alfresco beachfront bar offers a refreshingly unpretentious, ‘toes-in-sand’ informality, fanned by ocean breezes and with the best front-row seats to unparalleled 180degree sunset views across Jimbaran Bay. With its top-notch service, Sunset Beach Bar & Grill provides a variety of open-air seating arrangements: sit-up bar stools at the thatched-roof central bar and serving station, or scattered across the sand bank, a series of beach-facing tables and chairs, bean bags and private cabanas – all shaded by mature trees. An extensive bar menu covers global beer brands, boutique wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and healthy juices, but the signature here is a vast selection of innovative sundowners and cocktails. These
include a full range of Mojitos, Daiquiris, Martinis and Margaritas, as well as Sunset Pitchers of Sangria or Pimm’s – great for sharing with friends along with some light snacks such as Sunset Beach Bar & Grill’s contemporary seafood bites and Mediterranean favourites. And who knows, while watching the sunset, you might even get to see the elusive green flash! Blessed by an endless stretch of white sand beach overlooking the tranquil waters of Jimbaran Bay, InterContinental Bali Resort features 417 guest rooms in three unique levels of accommodation. The property embraces a 14 hectare tropical landscape that is a blend of indigenous flora, gentle waterways and stone statues reflecting the island’s artistic heritage. There are six swimming pools, Planet Trekkers children’s resort, a fitness centre and plenty of recreational activities to keep guests occupied throughout the day. Spa Uluwatu is a dedicated healing and beauty facility for individual sessions, while the exclusive Villa Retreats promises indulging spa packages for couples. A superb choice of restaurant venues makes every dining experience an adventure in culinary excellence.
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Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc. The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion. The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines. In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.
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Scientists convinced of tie between earthquakes and drilling LOS ANGELES — Scientists are now more certain than ever that oil and gas drilling is causing hundreds upon hundreds of earthquakes across the U.S., with the evidence coming in from one study after another. So far, the quakes have been mostly small and have done little damage beyond cracking plaster, toppling bricks and rattling nerves. But seismologists warn that the shaking can dramatically increase the chances of bigger, more dangerous quakes. Up to now, the oil and gas industry has generally argued that any such link requires further study. But the rapidly mounting evidence could bring heavier regulation down on drillers and make it more difficult for them to get projects approved. The potential for man-made quakes “is an important and legitimate concern that must be taken very seriously by regulators and industry,” said Jason Bordoff, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. He said companies and states can reduce the risk by taking such steps as monitoring operations more closely, imposing tighter standards and recycling wastewater from drilling instead of injecting it underground. A series of government and academic studies over the past few years — including at least two reports released this week alone — has added to the body of evidence implicating the U.S. drilling boom that has created a bounty of jobs and tax revenue over the past decade or so. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first comprehensive maps pinpointing more than a dozen areas in the central and eastern U.S. that have been jolted by quakes that the researchers said were
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New DNA codes for mammoths
NEW YORK — Scientists are getting their best look yet at the DNA code for the woolly mammoth, thanks to work that could be a step toward bringing back the extinct beast. Researchers deciphered the complete DNA code, or genomes, of two mammoths. The new genomes are far more refined than a previous one announced in 2008. One new genome comes from a mammoth that lived about 45,000 years ago in northeastern Siberia. The other comes from a creature that lived about 4,300 years ago on Russia’s Wrangel Island in the Arctic Circle. The results are announced in a paper released Thursday by the journal Current Biology. The DNA was extracted from a tooth and a sample of soft tissue. Woolly mammoths, which were about as big as modern African elephants, sported long curved tusks and thick hairy coats. They are the best-known species of mammoth, with information coming from frozen and often well-preserved carcasses in Siberia. The Wrangel Island population was the last of the creatures to go extinct. Some scientists have suggested that mammoths
could be created anew through genetic engineering, an idea not everybody favors. Love Dalen of the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, an author of the new study, said re-creating mammoths is not a goal of his research team. He also said it’s “very uncertain” that it’s even possible. Still, he wrote in an email, “Our genomes bring us one critical step closer to re-creating a mammoth.... I think it would be cool if it could be done, but I’m not sure it should be done.” One ethical drawback, he said, is that elephants would be used as surrogate mothers to carry the genetically engineered mammoth embryos. That species mismatch might lead to problems that cause the mothers to suffer, he said. Hendrik Poinar of Canada’s McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, who is another study author, said the new work “gives us at least a blueprint to work from.” Poinar said mammoths could be a welcome addition if re-introduced to the wild, but if they were made just for exhibition at zoos, “I don’t see any good in that at all.” (ap)
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SMU associate professor of geophysics Heather DeShon responds to questions during a news conference at the campus Tuesaday, April 21, 2015, in Dallas. With real-time monitors, scientists have linked a swarm of small earthquakes west of Fort Worth, Texas, to nearby natural gas wells and wastewater injection. triggered by drilling. The report said man-made quakes tied to industry operations have been on the rise. Scientists have mainly attributed the spike to the injection of wastewater deep underground, a practice they say can activate dormant faults. Only a few cases of shaking have been blamed on fracking, in which large volumes of water, sand and chemicals are pumped into rock formations to crack them open and free oil or gas. Earthquake activity in Oklahoma in 2013 was 70 times greater than it was before 2008, state geologists reported. Oklahoma historically recorded an average of 1.5 quakes of magnitude 3 or greater each year. It is now seeing an average of 2.5 such quakes each day, according to geologists. Yet another study, this one published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, connected a swarm of small quakes west of Fort Worth, Texas, to nearby natural gas wells and
wastewater disposal. The American Petroleum Institute said the industry is working with scientists and regulators “to better understand the issue and work toward collaborative solutions.” The Environmental Protection Agency said there no plans for new regulations as a result of the USGS study. “We knew there would be challenges there, but they can be overcome,” EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said Thursday at an energy conference in Houston. For decades, earthquakes were an afterthought in the central and eastern U.S., which worried more about tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. Since 2009, quakes have sharply increased, and in some surprising places. The ground has been trembling in regions that were once seismically stable, including parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. (ap)
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Regeneration of Kamasan puppet painters SEMARAPURA - During the celebrations of the the 107th commemoration of Puputan Klungkung and 23rd anniversary of Semarapura town, on Sunday (April 26th), maestro puppet painter Nyoman Mandra passed down his skills of Kamasan classical puppet painting to 12 painters. The regeneration of the classical painting style was carried out at the Kertagosa tourist attraction on Sunday morning. According to Nyoman Mandra, the Kamasan classical painting style must not be damaged nor deviate from the original style. Nyoman Mandra therefor transmitted the basics of this art form to the participation artists so that this knowledge can be used earnestly to maintain the quality and authenticity of the Kamasan painting tradition. “Teaching the next generation, to gain mastery and expertise of this painting style is meant to maintain the authenticity of this tradition,” he said. Regeneration of the Kamasan classical painting style drew the attention of the Regent of Klungkung, Nyoman Suwirta. Addressing the young painters, Regent Suwirta expressed his support and appreciation to the measures being taken by maestro Nyoman Mandra.
The regent went on to say that the county of Klungkung plans to seriously work on making the village of Kamasan into a tourist attraction. “We’d like to express our gratitude for the efforts being taken to preserve traditional Kamasan classical painting,” Suwirta said. Regent Suwirta also expressed his hope that in the future a history of the Kamasan classical puppet painting tradition can be officially recorded and used as a reference when telling stories about Kamasan painting. In addition, the next generation is also expected to comply with the traditional guidelines that define the style of classical Kamasan puppet painting. “Develop it appropriatly to the style of Kamasan classical painting, so that wrong innovations will not destroy it’s essence,” asked the regent. (kmb)
AMLAPURA - Because Karangasem has a beautiful nature landscape which should be preserved and not transformed into concrete buildings, plans are being made to create a trekking path. Regent of Karangasem, I Wayan Geredeg, ordered the Head of the Karangasem Culture and Tourism Agency to assess the potential of such a project in more detail. In response to Regent Geredeg’s request, the Head of the Karangasem, Wayan Purna, said on Monday that his party has already allocated a part of this year’s budget to creating a trekking path from Sebudi or Pasar Agung Temple to Mount Agung. In fact, there is already a trekking path, that is regularly used by local and foreign visitors to climb up the mountain from Sebudi village escorted by guides form the village. However, he argued that the path needs to be improved. A rest area, for example is required, although not necessarily in the form of a permanent building, but some kind of temporary structure. Also because parts of the path are quite challenging, safety measures need to be put in place to ensure the safety of climbers. Purna admitted the region of Karangasem has a lot of potential for trekking and adventure tour-
ism, but added that it is important to asses which ones are worth developing. Regent of Karangasem, Wayan Geredeg, while accompanying members of the Indonesia Association of Tour and Travel Agency (ASITA) - Bali Chapter, along a paddy field trekking path at Jasri village, said that Karangasem has a lot of potential for selling trekking tours. Chairman of the ASITA Bali, Ketut Ardana, revealed similar opinions. According to Ardana, the potential of the natural surroundings of Karangasem to serve as a tourist attraction is second to none. “Karangasem has an overlay of beautiful terraced paddy fields because the whole area is very hilly, with steep valleys and winding rivers,” he said. According to Ardana who is from Ulakan, Manggis, Karangasem, there is no doubt that Karangasem has unrivalled potential to develop tourism based on its natural beauty. In addition to natural attractions, Karangasem also has a lot of unique culinary treasures. “The tradition of magibung (feasting in camaraderie) is another unique feature of Karangasem which could marry very well with outdoor tourism,” he said. The potential of the natural scenery to be used for tourism activities such as trekking, must
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During the celebrations of the the 107th commemoration of Puputan Klungkung and 23rd anniversary of Semarapura town, on Sunday (April 26th), maestro puppet painter Nyoman Mandra passed down his skills of Kamasan classical puppet painting to 12 painters.
Karangasem: trekking path from Sebudi to Pasar Agung Temple be developed in such a way as to remain sustainable. Certainly the landscape must not be turned into
a concrete jungle although slight amendments do need to be made to the landscape. These should be
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Regent of Karangasem, Wayan Geredeg, accompanying members of the Indonesia Association of Tour and Travel Agency (ASITA) - Bali Chapter, along a paddy field trekking path at Jasri village.
done in appropriate measures and also in such a way that promotes responsibility garbage disposal, so that the environment does not become strewn with rubbish, which would disturb the beautiful scenery. (013)
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Road access damaged, visitors prefer to ride traditional boat AMLAPURA - The Bias Putih Beach or White Sandy Beach tourist attraction at Bugbug village, Karangasem, is developing rapidly. Along this local coastline, there are now several tourist accommodations. Though the road that accesses the beach damaged, it has not stopped this beach, flanked by steep hills from growing in popularity. Many visitors prefer to ride a rowboat from bustling Candidasa rather that venture along the damaged road. By land, there are two roads to Bias Putih Beach. From Perasi customary village, a new road has been opened but does not satisfy visitors because it has not been paved, while the road from Bugbug village can only be accessed by a motorcycle. Motorcyclists must descend a steep, winding and damaged path down from Asah Hill. So recently access by sea has been made available and is especially popular with foreign travellers. A the traditional boat or jukung owner, Nengah Sudiarta, said on Sunday (Apr. 26) that lately the rental business of traditional boats from Candidasa to Bias Putih Beach has been booming. “More travelers are renting traditional boats, even though the prices have gone up” said Sudiarta after dropping off two foreign travellers. Currently there are more than 30 traditional boats parked on Candidasa Beach. They take turns transporting visitors wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Bias Putih Beach. The price on offer varies but runs at about IDR 400,000. “Sometimes I will charge IDR 1 million for a family of foreign travellers,” said the owner of traditional boat from Samuh. Although the tariff for foreign travelers is quite high, the number of customers is also quite high. He said that the traditional boats are ready to take travelers wishing to snorkel around the Gili Tepekong Sea before arriving at Bias Putih Beach. The business of transporting foreign
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In this photo taken on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Respect Party Leader George Galloway centre, visits Yaadgaar Bakery, in Bradford, England, as Britain’s political parties campaign in the lead up to the parliamentary elections on May 7.
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The traditional boat is one of the vehicles to reach Bias Putih Beach in Karangasem.
travelers has become a sideline for many local fishermen who are happy to have an alternative source of income given the pour catches of recent times. In addition, the traditional boat operators also provide sailing excursions around Bias Putih Beach starting with a visit to Panggihan Cave behind Asah Hill, and then passing the Island of Kuan and a similar cave in the east of Bangklangan Hill. Both caves are rife with fruit bats, so that they are a
leading attraction for foreign travelers. By traditional boat service, travelers can also snorkel and enjoy the beauty of the underwater nature where they can see things like local coral reef. Sailing around Bias Putih Beach costs foreign travellers about IDR 450,000 one way, with a maximum of four passengers, while local travelers are charged at IDR 200,000. “Sometimes the tariffs change, depending on the situation of tourist visits,” said Sudiarta’s
colleague who was parking his boat on the beach. Parking costs IDR 50,000 per boat with two to three stops per day. Sudiarta said that the current number of tourist visits is about normal for this time of year. As in previous years, the foreign tourist arrivals will reach its peak during the period of June to August. Other than fiberglass boats, there are also about 150 wooden boats offering similar services. (gik)
Jalan Popies 2 prone to shemale pickpockets
MANGUPURA - Shemale pickpockets targeting foreign travelers on Jalan Popies 2, Kuta, are becoming more common as evidenced by two incidents that took place recently. A shemale with the initials HD aka Eka, 31, with his friend, NG, 25, were arrested after stealing a gold necklace worth IDR 10 million belonging to Oskar Erik Stahlberg, 25, on Tuesday (April 21). Another mugger, MP, 27, was arrested after attempting to mug Josh Balderson, 21, from Australia on Friday (Apil 25). Chief of Kuta Police, Ida Bagus Dedy Januartha, accompanied by
the Chief of Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Dewa Tagel, Sunday (Apr. 26), said that during his stay in Bali, Oskar stayed at Tunjung Bali Inn on Jalan Popies II, Kuta. On Tuesday (Apr. 21) around 04:30 a.m., Stahlberg was on his way to his hotel when he was followed by the suspect who was riding a motorcycle and proceeded to block the victims path. The shemale attempted to seduce the victim by offering to hug the victim as means of steeling his necklace. The victim felt his necklace being removed and immediately removed the suspects
arms. The suspect from West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), surprised by the victims awareness threw the necklace on the ground and ran away. “After the necklace was thrown down, it was then taken by the second suspect NG from Karangasem. The two are friends and were working together at the scene of the crime,” said Dewa Tagel. After receiving the report about the case, officers of the Kuta Police mobile detective unit investigated and examined witnesses. Police obtained the license plate number of the motorcycle used by suspect HD.
The shemale was finally arrested at his boarding house on Jalan Gunung Sari, South Denpasar. Police also arrested suspect NG on Jalan Merpati Gang Pipid, West Denpasar. The second incident involved suspect MP who took action on Saturday (Apr. 25) at approximately at 03:30 a.m. At that time, Josh was alone outside the Bounty Hotel enjoying the atmosphere of the dawn. He strolled over to the nearby Coco Mart on Jalan Poppies 2 Kuta, where the suspect approached the victim. The suspect ordered the victim to hand over his money. Since the victim was afraid,
he immediately took out his wallet and the suspect snatched the blue wallet containing AUD 200, IDR 65,000 and a Commonwealth Bank credit card. “The victim tried to take back his wallet but the suspect held on to it and because the their was stronger, Josh lost the battle,” said the former Chief of the Denpasar Police Criminal Investigation Unit. Witnesses then intervened and beat up the suspect. A few minutes later, patrolling Kuta Police arrived at the scene and immediately arrested the suspect and secured the victims wallet. (kmb36)
Firebrand, survivor face off in UK’s wildest election race BRADFORD — Naz Shah is running for Parliament, but she is hardly a typical British politician. She grew up in poverty in a Pakistani-immigrant family, fled a teenage forced marriage and campaigned to free her mother, imprisoned for murder after poisoning an abusive partner. Her rival, George Galloway, is a Scottish left-wing firebrand who has denounced U.S. senators, saluted Saddam Hussein and once appeared on a reality-TV show pretending to be a cat. Anyone who thinks Britain’s election is dull hasn’t been to Bradford West, the campaign’s wildest race, where debate ranges from local schools and services to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and high-flown rhetoric collides with character attacks. Caught in the middle are residents of one of Britain’s poorest areas, who desperately want a representative who will create jobs and revive a downtown dominated by vacant buildings and discount stores. “Our city center is ruined,” said car salesman Wahid Ali. “People used to come from all over to shop in Bradford. Now they run.” Bradford, 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of London, has had more ups and downs than the nearby Yorkshire Dales. The city is studded with the chimneys of 19th-century textile
mills, fine civic buildings funded by Victorian-era manufacturing wealth — and crumbling structures left behind when industry declined and money ran short. In the 20th century, the city’s factories drew immigrants from South Asia — chiefly from Pakistan — who have made Bradford famous for its Asian restaurants, shops and bakeries. Almost a quarter of Bradford’s population has roots in the Subcontinent, and in Bradford West it’s even more. Like many working-class communities, Bradford was long a Labour Party stronghold. Clan-based politics imported from Pakistan helped deliver solid bloc votes for approved Labour candidates. That changed in 2012 when Galloway — a former Labour lawmaker who was expelled from the party for encouraging British soldiers not to fight in Iraq — won a special election with a campaign that attracted strong support from women, young voters and the
Muslim community. With typical bravado, Galloway branded his victory the “Bradford Spring.” That 2012 result can be seen as an early warning sign of the fracturing of British politics — a dominant factor in this election. The big Labour and Conservative parties — which both hope to win power on May 7 — are losing votes to anti-establishment upstarts, including Scottish nationalists and the anti-immigration U.K. Independence Party. “Working-class people have become disillusioned with Labour,” said Jason Smith, UKIP candidate in the neighboring seat of Bradford South. “In Bradford West, they’re looking towards George Galloway. In Bradford South, they’re looking towards UKIP.” Galloway is nationally famous, and brings a dose of political celebrity to Bradford. Posters of his face are plastered across town, and he drives around in an open-topped double-decker bus decorated in the green and red of his Respect Party, blasting rap music. Some of the big campaign issues here are the same as in the rest of Britain — the economy, housing, health care — but the race has a unique local flavor. (ap)
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US vets come to Vietnam to confront past, and find a home
DANANG — When Richard Parker left Vietnam in 1970, he planned to leave his memories of napalm attacks firmly in the past. Instead, as time marched on, they haunted him. “We were the bad guys,” Parker, now 65, said of the American war effort in Vietnam. “I had some ghosts I had to face down.” In 2011, Parker flew from Illinois to Danang, a central Vietnamese city where he had worked for 22 months as a builder in the Navy. First he visited nearby places he still remembered, including a mountain pass where he had seen shooting. On the same trip, a Vietnamese man who once worked for the Marines introduced Parker to some American veterans who lived in Danang full time. Parker enjoyed meeting them and seeing the country in a new light — so much so that he moved to Danang a few months later. The presence of American war veterans in today’s Vietnam — and the warm welcome they usually receive — is yet another sign of how much the U.S.-Vietnamese relationship has evolved since the countries normalized relations in 1995. “They want to see a different Vietnam,” said Nguyen Thi Nga, 34, who often hosts American veterans and other expatriates at her seaside restaurant in Danang. The bamboo-frame structure overlooks Non Nuoc Beach and the adjacent South China Sea. Once known as “China Beach,” Non Nuoc was a tonic for many American military personnel during the war. “Maybe they’ve realized that the war was too ugly, or they want to correct some of the wrong things that Americans did here,” Nga said. North Vietnamese forces — supported by fellow communist allies the Soviet Union and China — seized control of Saigon, the U.S.-backed capital of the former South Vietnam, on April 30, 1975, ending a war that killed some 58,000 Americans and an estimated 3 million Vietnamese. Forty years later, the U.S. is strengthening strategic and economic ties with Vietnam in hopes of counterbalancing China’s rising influence in Asia. Last year the U.S. partially lifted a longstanding embargo on selling Vietnam lethal weapons. Vietnam is also one of 12 nations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an American-led free-trade negotiation. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, says it does not keep track of how many American veterans reside in Vietnam or visit it frequently. But Parker said he has met more than a dozen veterans who spend more than half the year in Danang. Bill Ervin, a former Marine from Colorado who now runs a travel company here with his Vietnamese wife, said he knows about 50 Australian and American veterans who live in the area at least four months per year. Others, he added, visit regularly on short-term tourist visas. Several veterans said in interviews they returned to Vietnam to confront wartime demons, and to see more of a country that had affected them so profoundly as young men. “I guess you try to get back in touch with something in yourself,” said Ervin, who moved to Danang in 2007. “You left a large part of yourself here.”(ap)
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In this April 11, 2015, photo, a group of American Vietnam war veterans play poker at the house of Bill Ervin, a former U.S. Marine from Colorado, in Danang, Vietnam. The presence of American war veterans in today’s Vietnam - and the warm welcome they usually receive - is yet another sign of how much the U.S.-Vietnamese relationship has evolved since the countries normalized relations in 1995.
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Asian stocks largely higher after Wall Street hits record
The euro held up against the dollar and yen despite nervousness as Greece tries to hammer out a bailout reform deal with creditors that will unlock much-needed cash to service its debts. Shanghai soared 3.04 percent, or 133.71 points, to 4,527.40 while Hong Kong was up 1.49 percent in late trade. S y d n e y ju m p e d 0 . 8 3 p e r-
cent, or 49.4 points, to close at 5,982.7. Tokyo was weighed down by a stronger yen, with the Nikkei closing 0.18 percent, or 36.72 points, lower at 19,983.32. Seoul finished 0.10 percent down, shedding 2.26 points to 2,157.54. Shanghai and Hong Kong continued their upsurge as a recent run of weak data fuels expecta-
tions Beijing will add to its two interest rate cuts since November and two reductions in bank reserve requirements. H o n g K o n g ’s m a r k e t h a s jumped about 15 percent this month as mainlanders rush into it after a year-long rally in Shanghai that has seen the benchmark index there more than double. Adding to confidence in mainland shares is a report that China is considering more than halving the number of state-owned firms through mergers and restructuring as part of a drive to boost the
economy. “Big oil names are soaring because of speculation that the government is studying mergers in the industry,” said Clement Cheng, a trader at RBC Investment Management Asia in Hong Kong. “The oil sector has been undervalued for a long time.” New York dealers provided a healthy lead, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushing to new highs Friday. The Nasdaq added 0.71 percent after breaking a 15-year-old
record on Thursday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.23 percent to a new record. The Dow gained 0.12 percent. The gains came after official figures showed orders for US durable goods surged four percent in March, driven by a jump in orders for civilian and military aircraft as well as autos. But with those elements stripped out, the report showed an 0.2 percent decline in orders, underscoring the weakness of US non-transport industries -- partly due to the strong dollar. (afp)
HSBC considers moving headquarters from Britain LONDON — Global bank HSBC said Friday it is considering moving its headquarters from London due to tougher regulation since the 2008 financial crisis, a politically charged announcement two weeks before Britain’s national election. Douglas Flint, chairman of the sprawling multinational, cited concerns over reforms including a demand to separate HSBC’s investment and retail banking arms in Britain. Like many developed economies, the country has cracked down on the banking sector since the financial crisis in an attempt to reduce financial risks. Speaking to HSBC’s annual shareholders’ meeting Flint also cited uncertainty about whether Britain will remain in the European Union as a cause for concern. Under pressure from growing Euroskeptic sentiment in Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to hold a referendum on whether to leave the 28-nation bloc if he is re-elected next month. Flint said HSBC believed that reforming the EU from within was “far less risky than going it alone.” Victoria Webb, a dealer at London Capital Group, said this was not the first such headquarters review, but the timing, weeks before Britain’s May 7 election, “will be seen as a clear signal to all political parties that business and the City is not happy with
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Bunut Bolong at Manggisari Village
BUSINESS
HONG KONG - Shanghai led several Asian stock markets higher Monday as traders bet on fresh economy-boosting measures in China, while another record-breaking close on Wall Street also supported regional markets.
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NEGARA - Manggisari village in Pekutatan subdistrict, Jembrana, has uniqueness. To arrive at the location, visitors will pass through forests and community plantations such as rubber, cloves, cacao, maize, cassava and flowers. In this area, there is an attraction named Bunut Bolong. Bunut is a kind of ‘ficus’ tree and Bolong means ‘tunnel.’ On that account, this area was named Bunut Bolong hamlet. This tree is very old and more than a hundred years old. Height of the tree is about 60 meters, while diameter of the trunk is large enough. Although having a tunnel, the tree continues to grow stronger and stronger. Miraculously, in the middle of the tree lies a pathway connecting Jembrana to Singaraja. Until now, local people believe if the area has mystic aura. Even, many unreasonable things frequently happen beyond common sense. One of the local residents doubling as a clergy, Jero Mangku Ketut Naba, said that the origin of the tunnel tree was said to be made during the Allies occupation circa 1928. “Based on the story of the ancestors and the elders, the tunnel was originally small. Then, the Allies asked its labor to work by force and enlarge the tunnel to facilitate road access,” he said. When the project was under progress, continued Mangku Naba, a strange thing happened. As it was so haunted, more than 50 workers were killed after cutting down some roots and stems of the tree. “Coordinator of the sweatshop workers who accidentally was Balinese got revelation telling that anyone wishing to cut down the trees must ask permission through ritual,” he said. As the tree was sanctified, he explained, it was then established a temple as gatekeeper and a platform to put offerings. “It was said that Rishi Markandeya and Danghyang Nirartha had come to this place and had meditated. Therefore, the sacred aura is felt when passing this place,” he said. Awesomeness and magic of this place, explained Mangku Naba, seemed to be like an omen for local community to always keep the area. They believed that wedding procession was banned to cross the tunnel tree. “According to narrative, the ban was made because calamities frequently occurred. Eventually, such kind
of activity is not allowed to pass through the tunnel tree,” he explained. In addition to the ban, he said, the public were also advised not to pass the tunnel tree while carrying the corpse to cemetery. Besides, people were not allowed to cut down the tree haphazardly and acted immoral. “Otherwise, it will bring in unfavorable things such as sickness and even death,” he said. On that account, people made a special road at the left side of the ficus tree for bride and the body to pass. “Another oddity, though the tunnel of the tree looks small but largesized tourist bus can get through. Formerly, a motorist passed here. He said the tunnel was closed so he was forced to sleep in the gazebo nearby. Another story tells that a mother was
carrying her children and took photograph here, but a snake was also visible on the photo,” he said. Due to sacredness of this place, in the north of the tree to the village border there are no people establishing a house. Formerly, a toilet was made near the location but it had been destroyed because it was not allowed. Today, along the lines from the north to the border only occur the Subak Temple, Dalem Temple, Prajapati Temple, cemetery, Dalem Pingit Temple, Tirta Temple and Puseh Temple. Meanwhile, in the south of the tree lies a kahyangan jagat temple called the Bhujangga Sati Luwih Temple. It is also known to be haunted and retains several sacred
objects such as lingam-yoni, perforated stones, statues, barong ratu anom, rangda ratu mas and ratu paksi in the form of an eagle effigy. Though being haunted, this place has now become a tourist attraction. Hotel staff and tour guides often make this place an object of trekking, painting and photo shooting for foreign travelers such as those from Europe, France and Australia as well as domestic travelers. Road access to this area is slightly snaky but do not worry because the road is nice and paved. Around the area, there are a number of facilities such as gazebo to have a break. Similarly, there are also several small stalls selling food like meatballs, soup and rice. (kmb)
Letter from Readers AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File
In this Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 file photo people use ATM machines outside a branch of HSBC in London. HSBC said it is considering moving its headquarters from Britain in the wake of “regulatory and structural reforms” imposed after the 2008 financial crisis.
the way the electioneering is going.” The announcement was seized on by both sides in the election campaign. Treasury chief George Osborne, a Conservative, said it was evidence that companies were alarmed by the prospect of a left-of-center Labour Party government with “anti-business policies.” Labour business spokesman Chuka Umunna said HSBC’s statement “serves to illustrate how irresponsible it is to play fast and loose with the U.K.’s membership of the EU.”
The news raises the possibility that the bank might seek a base in Asia, where it originated and has big operations. HSBC was founded 150 years ago as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. It has been based in London in since 1992, when it took over the U.K.’s Midland bank, but it is a major player in emerging markets including Asia. It employs 266,000 people in 73 countries, 48,000 of them in Britain. HSBC is under investigation in several
countries after leaked documents suggested its Swiss bank hid millions of dollars as it helped wealthy people around the world dodge taxes. It has also been investigated for market manipulation and helping money laundering. Flint acknowledged that “the recent past has been very difficult for HSBC” and apologized for “unacceptable behaviors” that had gone unchecked. “HSBC has paid a heavy price,” he said. “Our reputation has been damaged.” (ap)
So Unnecessary!
Three million tourists have swamped south Bali and Ubud so the Bali Government’s projection to receive 30 million visitors by 2029 sounds like a recipe for total disaster. The overcrowded and jammed situation in south Bali has already provoked America’s Time magazine to describe a vacation there as a holiday from hell. And so unnecessary! Bali has been known for a 100
years as the Island of the Gods and the Morning of the World. You cannot mix these concepts with 30 million visitors and the concomitant overbuilding, toll roads and railways. Bali can be modern and its people wealthy, including North Bali, but it needs to remain an irreplaceable centre of religion, spirituality, healing, the wisdom of the Tri Hita Karana and the myriad arts associated with giving thanks to the gods
for their bounty. Lombok has already emerged as a tourist destination in its own right with special characteristics of natural beauty which deeply complement Bali and point to intensive development in Bali being unnecessary and destructive of the very things visitors value. Almost anywhere in the Lesser Sunda Islands has space for the resorts and amenities required by those who want beach holidays plus watersports, underwater adventures and nature of incomparable beauty
and extent. Promoters and developers in Lombok are talking about Bali, Lombok and the Lesser Sundas as Indonesia’s Caribbean, a water world of enchanting islands to which you can sail, ride by speedboat, fly or even visit by ferry and overland links from Bali through Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores with a side trip to Sumba all the way to Kupang. This new Caribbean includes culture in Bali, dragons in Komodo and limitless beauty, culture, history and interest at the islands in
between. If there is to be a master plan for tourism it should not any longer only be for Bali or Lombok but for this new Caribbean including Bali and Nusa Tenggara Barat. The temptation to overload and thereby destroy Bali should be avoided at all costs. While all Balinese will welcome a chance to get more money many are even now saying that enough is enough. Richard Mann (Author of 27 books about Bali, Lombok and Flores).
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Polish border guards refuse entry for 10 Russian bikers TERESPOL — Polish border guards say they have blocked entry into Poland for 10 Russian bikers who said they were following a path commemorating the Red Army victory’s over Nazi Germany 70 years ago. Dariusz Sienicki, a spokesman for the border guards, announced the move Monday after members of the Night Wolves, a nationalistic Russian group loyal
to President Vladimir Putin, approached the border and tried to enter Poland. Polish authorities said last week that they would not let the bikers in. Officials have said their presence in Poland would be seen as a provocation. Sienicki said: “These people will not cross into Poland. Each of them will receive a separate refusal.” (ap)
A Nepalese family collects belongings from their home destroyed in Saturday’s earthquake, in Bhaktapur on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, April 27, 2015.
South Korea’s prime minister steps down over bribery scandal
SEOUL, South Korea — After the earthquake hit Nepal, Prem Raja Mahat spent a sleepless night at his Baltimore home, trying again and again to reach his son, who was visiting friends and family back in Mahat’s home country. “My wife was crying, crying so much, ‘My son is not here, keep calling, keep calling.’ All night I called, but I could not get through,” he said. “I could not work. I could not sleep. Everyone felt so bad.”
SEOUL — South Korea’s president accepted the resignation of her prime minister on Monday over a bribery scandal, officials said. Prime Minster Lee Wan Koo offered to resign last week, just two months after taking the country’s No. 2 post. He has been at the heart of a corruption scandal involving a dead businessman and other high-profile figures, mostly close associates of President Park Geun-hye. The scandal is a blow to Park’s government, which is still reeling from lingering public criticism of its handling of a ferry disaster last year that killed more than 300 people. Violence occurred during a Seoul rally earlier this month by relatives
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Expats try phones, social apps to connect to quake-hit Nepal Power outages and communications problems have made life agonizing for the nearly 6 million Nepalese who live abroad — or about 22 percent of the population. They try desperately to reach loved ones through cellphones and global messaging apps, only to be met with silence or fleeting connections. They’re forced to wait for word to slowly trickle out of the impoverished country of 28 million whose communications have been shaken back to a different era. The lucky ones received a quick call or text or an early posting on Facebook. But even they have had plenty of time to wait and wonder, as they viewed the devastation on TV and social media, how their loved ones were holding up, what they needed and when they might hear from them again. Mahat is known to millions in Nepal as the “King of Folk Music,” though he has run restaurants in Baltimore for years. He said
Monday in a phone interview that his son finally managed to reach him after he borrowed a charged phone. “He is in a tent, staying outside of the home, under the skies,” Mahat said. “They are still not feeling safe because the earth is quaking” from aftershocks. Access to electricity was usually the difference between whether separated family members were able to reach each other. People in Nepal relied on cars, solar sources and machines that save up energy for intermittent blackouts to charge up phones or sometimes get online, according to interviews with relatives outside the country. Landlines and most cellphones weren’t working in lots of places, Mahat said, but when a power source was found, his son told him that people shared their charged phones, passing them around so everyone can try to contact people outside the country and tell them
they are OK. Two days after the disaster, rescue workers were still trying to navigate landslides and reach small mountain villages, where aid groups suggested the damage could be terrible. This is the worst earthquake to hit the South Asian nation in more than 80 years. These expats tried everything they could think of to connect — phone calls, text messages, social media apps, friends of friends in those parts of Nepal less harder hit by the quake and so with better communications. Damodar Gautam, a chef at Durga, a Nepalese restaurant in downtown Seoul, said he hadn’t been able to talk on the phone with his family, but he managed to connect right after the news broke via Facebook and Viber, a messaging app. Gautam, who has been in Seoul for three years, said there were some injuries but mostly everyone is OK. (ap)
of the ferry victims and their supporters, leaving dozens of people injured. Businessman Sung Wan-jong said before committing suicide this month that he gave 30 million won ($27,390) to Lee in 2013. South Korean media have reported evidence of ties between Sung and Lee, but Lee has denied the bribery allegation. President Park’s office said she accepted Lee’s resignation, but didn’t announce his replacement. Lee’s office confirmed his departure, saying he left his office after making a farewell speech. Executive power in South Korea is concentered in the president, but the prime minister leads the government if the president becomes incapacitated. (ap)
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South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan Koo bows during his farewell ceremony at the Central Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea Monday, April 27, 2015.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
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INDONESIA Halt Indonesia drug executions until graft claims probed SYDNEY - Australia urged Indonesia Monday to ensure the trials of two men sentenced to death on drugs charges were corruption free before their executions go ahead, as family members readied to say their last goodbyes. “Bali Nine” drug traffickers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan could face the firing squad within days, along with others from Brazil, Nigeria, the Philippines and an Indonesian prisoner. Australian media showed photos of crosses prepared by a mortician that will be used to mark their coffins, inscribed with the date 29.04.2015. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop spoke to her Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on Sunday evening, while Prime Minister Tony Abbott has written to President Joko Widodo to again plead for the executions to be halted. Bishop said the men should not be shot while legal questions remain. “I should point out that Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran’s lawyers are pursuing action before the Constitutional Court in Indonesia,” Bishop told ABC radio. “And there’s also a separate investigation underway by the Indonesian Judicial Commission into claims of corruption into the original trial and both of these processes raise questions about the integrity of the sentencing and the clemency process. “I’ve asked foreign minister Marsudi that no action be taken in relation to the proposed executions until these legal processes have been determined,” she added. On Monday, Fairfax Media published allegations of corruption by the judges who sentenced the pair in 2006, claiming they asked for more than one billion rupiah -- around Aus$133,000 at the time -- to give them a prison term of less than 20 years. It cited their then Indonesian lawyer, Muhammad Rifan, who claimed a deal fell through after intervention by Jakarta, which allegedly ordered the pair be handed the death penalty. He said he decided to go public given the executions were imminent and the judicial commis-
sion, the Indonesian body that safeguards the probity of judges, had yet to complete its investigation into the alleged requests for bribes. “This is an extraordinary situation because it is about lives. If they are dead they cannot be brought back again,” he said. At least one of the judges in the case denied to Fairfax there had been political interference or negotiations about bribes. Judicial Commission chief Taufiqurrahman Syahuri told AFP its report was being processed. “We have 100 days to examine that report of violation of the code of ethics by judges. So we have until May,” he said, adding that only a higher court could change the death penalty verdict. “The executions will still go on. Our decision has totally no influence on the verdict or the executions.” The families of Chan, Sukumaran and Philippine convict Mary Jane Veloso arrived at the high-security prison island of Nusakambangan, where Indonesia puts condemned prisoners to death, on Monday for what could be one of their last visits. The Sydney Morning Herald said prosecutors had informed Chan and Sukumaran’s relatives that they must leave Nusakambangan for the last time on Tuesday afternoon. “We beg you to give my younger sister, as a mother of two young boys, one last chance,” Veloso’s sister Marites Veloso-Laurente told reporters in Cilicap, near the island prison. Bishop again warned Indonesia its international standing could be damaged by the executions. “I have made the point publicly and privately that this could harm Indonesia’s international standing and when the secretary-general of the United Nations weighs into the debate I think that this is a global issue,” she said. UN chief Ban Ki-moon added his voice to appeals for the con-
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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks in Sydney, Monday, April 27, 2015, about the impending execution of two Australians on death row in Indonesia. Australian leaders continued to lobby Indonesia to spare the lives of drug traffickers Myuran Sukumaran, 33, and Andrew Chan, 31, facing execution by an Indonesian firing squad. victs to be spared on Saturday. Sukumaran and Chan, along with the others facing the firing
squad, recently lost appeals for mercy to Widodo, who has taken a hard line against drug traffick-
ers and refused to back down despite mounting international criticism. (afp)
Indonesia to donate US$1 million to Nepal JAKARTA - The Indonesian government will donate US$1 million for the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, (April 25). “We will donate US$1 million and send a SAR team to Nepal,” Vice President Jusuf M. Kalla stated on Monday. The 7.9-magnitude quake, the worst to hit the nation in over eight decades, shook central, western, mid-western, and far-western parts of Nepal, leaving several hundreds injured and causing damage to property worth over billion US dollars. The Nepali authorities noted on Sunday that more than 2,430 people had died in the country a day after a massive earthquake struck the impov-
erished Himalayan nation, Xinhua reported. At least 1,152 people were killed in capital Kathmandu, and the number of injured nationwide climbed to 5.9 thousand, they announced, warning that the death toll would rise further as search and rescue efforts were hindered by damaged roads, ineffective communication lines, and landslides. Some 34 Indonesians were in Nepal when the earthquake occurred, the Indonesian foreign ministry revealed. Of the total, 17 people were contacted, while the whereabouts of 17 others were still unknown, the ministry remarked. (ant)
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Destination
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Nusa Dua
NUSA DUA - Imagining a society that lives peacefully at the corner of a beautiful island in the world is very enchanting. Moreover, it is truly far away from the hustles and bustles of a big city. People will definitely live in peace alongside the white sandy beach with a sparkle of light reflected on the water of quiet lagoon. Up to this moment, such beautiful scenery remains to have not been disturbed. Even, the buildings established in Balinese architecture are still well maintained. They indicate the harmonious characteristic of the Island of Bali. As one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, the resort has provided complete facilities for a modern living standard of tourist community, such as clean water, electricity installation, telephone, drainage sanitation and others. Everything has been carefully arranged and designed to avoid pollution, noise, stifling views and so forth. This tourist reason is located in the southernmost of Bali Island, a superb location that gets the earliest morning sunlight, Along the four kilometers of white sandy beach over-grown by hundreds of hectares of palm trees has been equipped with majestic star hotels with international standards. The tourist resort that is only 15 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai Airport has contributed a lot to the development of tourism and even induced the surrounding areas, such as Benoa and Sawangan.
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Cavs sweep Celts as James scores 27 in 101-93 victory BOSTON — LeBron James scored 27 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a shoulder injury to Kevin Love to complete a firstround sweep of the Boston Celtics with a 101-93 victory Sunday. Love left the court in the first quarter with a dislocated left shoulder, and J.R. Smith was ejected for swinging his arm at Jae Crowder, but the Cavaliers held on to win a series for the first time since 2010, before James left for Miami. Now Cleveland gets extra time before facing the winner of the ChicagoMilwaukee series. The Bulls lead 3-1. The Cavaliers said Love would return to Cleveland with the team and receive additional examination, imaging and evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health over the next 24 hours before his status is updated. The Clippers’ Chris Paul had 34 points and seven assists, and Blake Griffin added 20 points and 19 rebounds, as Los Angeles beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 to even their first-round series at two games each. J.J. Redick scored 17 points for the Clippers and Austin Rivers provided an unexpected boost off
the bench with a postseason careerhigh 16 points. Game 5 of the only series that is level after four games is Tuesday in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points, Tim Duncan had 22 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker added 18 points, but Paul proved too much. Paul hit jumpers over Parker and Duncan in scoring six straight points for the Clippers beginning midway through the fourth quarter. He then drove the lane and kicked out to Redick, who drained a 3-pointer for a 106-92 lead. The Washington Wizards emphatically completed the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, getting 23 points from Bradley Beal and 21 points and 11 rebounds from Marcin Gortat to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-94. Paul Pierce, who repeatedly said he didn’t want to have to go back through U.S. Customs for any more games in Canada, added 14 points, including a pair of 3-pointers in the third quarter as Washington’s
lead reached 32 entering the fourth. Washington has reached the second round of the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since getting to the NBA Finals in 1979, a year after winning the title. Next up for the Wizards will be No. 1 seed Atlanta or No. 8 Brooklyn. The Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination with a 121-109 win over the Houston Rockets after Monta Ellis scored 31 points, and J.J. Barea had 17 points and 13 assists in his first playoff start since boosting Dallas’ run to the 2011 championship. Dallas cut Houston’s lead to 3-1 in the first-round series. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Houston. The Rockets, trying to wrap up their first postseason series victory since 2009, missed 17 consecutive shots covering the second and third quarters. The most-prolific 3-point shooting team in NBA history in the regular season was 7 of 31 from long range. James Harden scored 24 points, and Dwight Howard had 13. But the big man was kept under control after scoring 10 points with two more alley-oop dunks in the first quarter. (ap)
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, takes a shot at the basket as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley, left, and forward Brandon Bass, right, look on in the third quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Ferrari to make 2015 F1 car suit Kimi Raikkonen
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says he asked the Scuderia’s design team to build a 2015 Formula 1 car that would suit Kimi Raikkonen’s driving style. The 35-year-old Finn endured the worst season of his F1 career in 2014 with a solitary fourth place in Belgium his best result. Raikkonen, who was Ferrari’s last world champion back in 2007, struggled with the handling of the Ferrari, which did not suit his style of being heavy on the front tyres and gentle on the rear. The Finn has been much happier with the feel of this year’s SF15-T and scored his first podium since the 2013 Korean Grand Prix last time out in Bahrain. “I remember it was 10th or 12th December, I was speaking to [chief designer Simone] Resta and Rory [Byrne] and we were watching a picture of the car,” said Arrivabene. “I asked what can you do to REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Ferrari Formula One Driver Kimi Raikkonen drives during Bahrain’s F1 Grand Prix at Bahrain transfer weight a bit more to the front? “Because I said Kimi likes to feel the car International Circuit, south of Manama, April 19, 2015.
this way and Sebastian [Vettel] is more or less the same. “They said we need six months. I said what can you do in three? “They said we need to work more or less day and night so I said OK, I will work together with you guys. Come on.” Bahrain was the first time Raikkonen had beaten Vettel in their spell as teammates, although the German had been ahead until running off track and breaking his front wing. Arrivabene said he had been impressed by how Vettel handled his error. “Sebastian is a fantastic person, he’s very honest and he’s not finding any excuses,” said Arrivabene. “He made a mistake but he’s a human being. He says immediately if he makes a mistake, like when he went onto gravel out of the final turn and broke his front wing. I appreciate this. “With Kimi, it is very straightforward. Seb is the same, he’s a very honest person and a fantastic driver and let’s not forget what he already achieved so far.” (net)
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Madrid wins 4-2 thriller at Celta to stay in title hunt
BARCELONA — Javier Hernandez scored twice as Real Madrid fought back for a thrilling 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday to keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Barcelona. Four days after Hernandez’s late goal put Madrid into the Champions League semifinals, the Mexico striker struck a brace to help an injury-depleted Madrid hold off Celta’s vigorous challenge and stay two points behind Barcelona with five rounds left. Celta forward Manuel “Nolito” Agudo scored in the ninth minute to start a five-goal flurry in the first half. Goals from Toni Kroos and Hernandez put Madrid ahead, Celta’s Santi Mina equalized for 2-2 and James Rodriguez restored Madrid’s advantage in the 44th. With Celta pressing forward after the restart, Hernandez used a superb touch to control Sergio Ramos’ pass before netting in the 69th to secure victory. Hernandez had struggled to find minutes this season since arriving on loan from Manchester United, but he has made the utmost of his last two starts since Karim Benzema went down with a leg injury. His 88th-minute goal on Wednesday eliminated Atletico Madrid and put Madrid into the final four of Europe’s top club competition. “I wasn’t having a good time, and now I am enjoying this moment. I love being on the pitch,” Hernandez said. “I’m happy for the people close to me, those who told me that I had to have faith that my time would come.” Also on Sunday, Sevilla beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 thanks to goals from Vicente Iborra and Daniel Carrico to provisionally move past Valencia into fourth place. Almeria moved out of the relegation zone by beating struggling Eibar 2-0, its second consecutive home win under new coach Sergi Barjuan, while Deportivo took its place in the bottom three after drawing 1-1 at Malaga. With six attacking players in its starting 11, coach Eduardo Berizzo’s lineup left no secret that Celta was looking to outscore its star-studded rivals. The goals soon arrived as Celta attacked
in waves, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates with lots of room to run rampant on the other end. “When they play like that they leave open a lot of space, and when Madrid has space it is much more dangerous,” Rodriguez said. “I think we are the deserved winners. These three points put us in the position to fight until the end.” Celta, which beat Madrid here 2-0 last season and gave Barcelona fits in a 1-0 loss earlier this month, got out to an electric start. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was also without the injured Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, handing a chance to little-used midfielder Asier Illarramendi. Illarramendi was soon exposed when he lost the ball in attack, and sprinted back only to watch Nolito dribble between him and Dani Carvajal before driving in a low strike. Rodriguez helped Madrid hit right back with two goals to quiet down the Balaidos Stadium. The Colombian played Ronaldo through and his squared pass deflected off a Celta defender before falling for Kroos to blast into the corner of the net in the 16th minute. Hernandez then
Indonesian clubs back PSSI in government row JAKARTA - The 18 Indonesian Super League (ISL) clubs have sworn allegiance to the suspended local football association (PSSI) in their long running row with the government that has halted domestic action. The Youth and Sports Ministry suspended the PSSI 10 days ago after growing frustrated at their recommendations to expel Arema Indonesian and Persebaya Surabaya due to ownership issues. The government said they were taking charge of the governance of the sport but all 18 clubs had no interest in working with them. “We
will not follow any competition that is being organised by the Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports,” Persiram boss Henry Wairara said on Sunday after meeting in Jakarta with new PSSI head La Nyalla Mattaliti and ISL representative Joko Driyono. “We are members of PSSI and as such will only take part in events organised by the PSSI,” he added. “We will not be part of any of tournament organised by the ministry or anyone else. We are members of FIFA and AFC, which means that we can be sanctioned if we take
part in competition organised by the ministry.” La Nyalla was elected last week and vowed to restart the ISL on Saturday after a two-week suspension imposed by the ministry but no matches took place after the police refused to give permits for fixtures. Further meetings are planned this week to try and resolve the matter, with Indonesian clubs Persipura Jayapura and Persib Bandung returning to continental action in the AFC Cup on Tuesday and Wednesday. (rtr)
exchanged passes with Rodriguez before slotting the ball under goalie Sergio Alvarez in the 24th. Mina leveled four minutes later when Fabian Orellana met his run with a perfectly timed pass, and the 19-year-old striker did the rest by finishing off the rebound after his initial shot hit the post. The constant back-and-forth continued as Joaquin Larrivey tested Madrid goalie Iker Casillas before Ronaldo hit the post in the 41st. Ronaldo then spotted Rodriguez arriving unmarked, and the midfielder struck a shot that grazed the inside of Andreu Fontas’ leg before trickling inside the upright. Celta started the second half just like the first, with midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli directing its attack. The hosts mounted nine dangerous incursions in the first 20 minutes that kept Madrid under pressure. Soon after that, Hernandez sealed the win. “Am I happy (with how we played)? No. I don’t even like losing at Parcheesi,” said Nolito, referring to the board game. “We tried competing with them, but their fourth goal killed us.” (ap)
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Real Madrid’s Chicharito from Mexico celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between RC Celta and Real Madrid, at the Balaídos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Liverpool striker Sturridge could miss rest of season LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could miss the final month of the season because of his ongoing injury problems, depriving the Premier League club of its most potent scorer as it chases Champions League qualification. The England international has been out since April 8 with hip and thigh injuries, after already missing the first half of the season with thigh and calf problems.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says “it’s been one of those seasons for him, he’s been very unfortunate.” Asked for a timeline on Sturridge’s return, Rodgers says “we’ll see if he’s going to be back this season or pre-season.” Liverpool is seven points behind fourth-place Manchester United, with a game in hand. The Reds have five games remaining, the next coming at Hull on Tuesday. (ap)
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Real battling hard to thwart Barca treble charge MADRID - Real Madrid have never won the Spanish treble and are fighting tooth and nail in La Liga to prevent arch-rivals Barcelona scooping Champions League and domestic league and Cup titles for a second time. Barca became the first, and so far only, Spanish side to achieve the feat in 2009 and with coach Luis Enrique in his first year at the helm are well placed for a repeat performance with five matches left in La Liga. Through to the Champions League last four to face Bayern Munich, Barca will seek a record-extending 27th King’s Cup triumph when they play Athletic Bilbao in next month’s final and have a two-point lead over Real at the top of the domestic standings. Real, who have been depleted by
injuries in recent weeks, battled to a 4-2 comeback victory at Celta Vigo on Sunday after Barca eased to a 2-0 success at neighbours Espanyol on Saturday. In a busy week before the Champions League resumes, Barca host Getafe on Tuesday and Real are at home to Almeria on Wednesday before the leaders play at bottom side Cordoba and Real face a tough match at Sevilla on Saturday. “We’re going to treat every game like a cup final and give our all in every one of them,” Real fullback Marcelo told reporters after Sunday’s win at Celta, when the European champions had to come back from a goal down. “The team is in good shape and on incredible form,” added the Brazil
international. “We’re confident, we can’t relax. We’re going to be in there fighting. “Our aim is really clear in our minds and we’re going to give everything right up until the last moment.” Real have what is possibly the tougher run-in to the end of the campaign, with their trip to Sevilla followed by a game at home to Valencia, who can climb above the Andalusians into fourth if they avoid defeat at home to relegation-threatened Granada later on Monday. Barca’s trickiest remaining game is on the penultimate matchday at champions Atletico Madrid, who are seven points behind Real in third ahead of their game at sixth-placed Villarreal on Wednesday. (rtr)
Eden Hazard voted player of year by fellow pros in England
LONDON — Eden Hazard’s breathtaking individual displays for Chelsea were honored by his fellow professionals in English football on Sunday when he picked up the player of the year award. The 24-year-old Belgium winger upgraded the young player title he received last year from the Professional Footballers’Association, but still came second in that vote as the trophy passed to 21-year-old striker Harry Kane after remarkable season for Tottenham. Hazard’s latest accolade adds to the French player of the year titles he won while at Lille in 2011 and 2012 when he joined Chelsea for more than $40 million. Hazard was honored hours after a 0-0 draw at Arsenal pushed him closer to winning the Premier League for the first time with Chelsea. With 18 goals in all competitions this season, Hazard has already lifted the League Cup and helped Chelsea to establish a 10-point lead in the title race. “I’m very happy. One day I want to be the best and what I did this season is play very well, Chelsea played very well,” Hazard said at the ceremony in London. “I don’t know if I deserve to win but it is good for me. It is good, it is better to be voted by the players — they know everything about football.” Hazard’s most recent goal clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend to cement Chelsea’s dominance in the league. “I have played a good season, I have been there in the big games and I scored a lot of important goals, this is why I’m better this season,” Hazard said. Hazard was also one of six Chelsea players named in the PFA Premier
League team of the year along with defenders John Terry, Gary Cahill and Branislav Ivanovic, midfielder Nemanja Matic and striker Diego Costa. The other striker voted into that team was Kane, who has enjoyed a spectacular rise in the last six months and was runner-up for the main player award behind Hazard. The Tottenham academy graduate, who has spent time on loan at lower-league clubs, has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season after only getting a regular starting slot in November. Kane struck a winner from the bench at Aston Villa in November and was then given a run of games by coach Mauricio Pochettino as fellow strikers Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor failed to deliver goals. In a remarkable few months, Kane
has also been called up by England for the first time and scored after 79 seconds on the pitch in his debut against Lithuania last month. “I have got to keep working hard, but to be recognized by your fellow players is something special and it is a night I won’t forget,” Kane said. With Tottenham sixth in the standings, Kane is unlikely to get a shot at the Champions League next season but he did play in the League Cup final last month when Chelsea won. Still it has been a season Kane describes as “unreal.” “I have always believed in my ability and have been waiting for a chance to express myself,” he said. “I didn’t think it would go as quickly as it has done but I have managed to ride the wave and the season has got better and better.” (ap)
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Chelsea’s Eden Hazard watches the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho returns match ball to play during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Mourinho answers ‘boring’ jibe as Chelsea nears title
LONDON — With a tenacious defensive display, Chelsea held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw on Sunday to close in on its first Premier League title in five years. Aside from penalty decisions not going Chelsea’s way, the only thing that frustrated coach Jose Mourinho at the Emirates Stadium was the chant from Arsenal fans at the end: “Boring, boring Chelsea.” Chelsea is 10 points clear of defending champion Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the standings with five games to go. And Mourinho was quick to remind Arsenal fans after the game that their team hasn’t won the title since 2004. Chelsea has won the league three times since then, with the 2005 and 2006 titles coming in Mourinho’s first reign. “You support a club and you are waiting, waiting, waiting and for so many years without a Premier League title,” Mourinho said. “I think that is very boring,” Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal had nothing to brag about on Sunday after a 3-0 defeat Everton. The heaviest in the league of Van Gaal’s first season in charge left United fourth, but still on course for Champions League qualification. Chelsea is 12 points in front of United and can seal the title with victories over Leicester on Wednesday and then Crystal Palace next Sunday. Injuries to strikers Didier Drogba and Loic Remy forced Mourinho to start without a recognized striker at the Emirates, with Oscar often the most advanced player in the first half. The midfielder, though, made way for striker Didier Drogba at halftime as a precaution following a clash after 15 minutes. After the Brazilian lobbed David Ospina, the Arsenal goalkeeper clattered into him. Chelsea’s doctor came onto the field to attend to Oscar but the playmaker returned to action and was only substituted at halftime. Mourinho
said Oscar went to a hospital because “we were a bit scared.” But when asked if the player suffered concussion in the collision, Mourinho replied: “I don’t know.” Arsenal couldn’t exploit Chelsea’s injury problems, only managing one shot on target when Mesut Ozil’s effort was collected by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. It left Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger without a victory in 13 attempts against Mourinho’s Chelsea. “In the first half we had the right intensity,” Wenger said. “We dropped that in the second half and came back into the right level for the last 20 minutes. “We could have finished the game off... But they came to defend well, and they did that well, and everybody knows that.” At Goodison Park, Van Gaal accused his United players of lacking motivation after they slumped to a second successive loss following last weekend’s setback at Chelsea. James McCarthy netted the opener after five minutes between goalkeeper David de Gea’s legs after skipping through weak challenges by Paddy McNair and Daley Blind. John Stones doubled the lead in the 35th minute by heading in Leighton Baines’ corner before Kevin Mirallas rounded off the victory in the 74th. “This is the first match that the other team have shown more fighting spirit than us,” Van Gaal said. “Our motivation, inspiration and aggression was not as high as the opponent. “I had already the feeling and my colleagues (assistants) Ryan Giggs and Albert Stuivenberg had the feeling because the warm up was not so good as usual. “In the last minutes before the game you hope you can recover and stimulate your players but then it is too late.” Everton, which is now unbeaten in six matches, moved into the top 10. (ap)
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Madrid wins 4-2 thriller at Celta to stay in title hunt
BARCELONA — Javier Hernandez scored twice as Real Madrid fought back for a thrilling 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday to keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Barcelona. Four days after Hernandez’s late goal put Madrid into the Champions League semifinals, the Mexico striker struck a brace to help an injury-depleted Madrid hold off Celta’s vigorous challenge and stay two points behind Barcelona with five rounds left. Celta forward Manuel “Nolito” Agudo scored in the ninth minute to start a five-goal flurry in the first half. Goals from Toni Kroos and Hernandez put Madrid ahead, Celta’s Santi Mina equalized for 2-2 and James Rodriguez restored Madrid’s advantage in the 44th. With Celta pressing forward after the restart, Hernandez used a superb touch to control Sergio Ramos’ pass before netting in the 69th to secure victory. Hernandez had struggled to find minutes this season since arriving on loan from Manchester United, but he has made the utmost of his last two starts since Karim Benzema went down with a leg injury. His 88th-minute goal on Wednesday eliminated Atletico Madrid and put Madrid into the final four of Europe’s top club competition. “I wasn’t having a good time, and now I am enjoying this moment. I love being on the pitch,” Hernandez said. “I’m happy for the people close to me, those who told me that I had to have faith that my time would come.” Also on Sunday, Sevilla beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 thanks to goals from Vicente Iborra and Daniel Carrico to provisionally move past Valencia into fourth place. Almeria moved out of the relegation zone by beating struggling Eibar 2-0, its second consecutive home win under new coach Sergi Barjuan, while Deportivo took its place in the bottom three after drawing 1-1 at Malaga. With six attacking players in its starting 11, coach Eduardo Berizzo’s lineup left no secret that Celta was looking to outscore its star-studded rivals. The goals soon arrived as Celta attacked
in waves, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates with lots of room to run rampant on the other end. “When they play like that they leave open a lot of space, and when Madrid has space it is much more dangerous,” Rodriguez said. “I think we are the deserved winners. These three points put us in the position to fight until the end.” Celta, which beat Madrid here 2-0 last season and gave Barcelona fits in a 1-0 loss earlier this month, got out to an electric start. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was also without the injured Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, handing a chance to little-used midfielder Asier Illarramendi. Illarramendi was soon exposed when he lost the ball in attack, and sprinted back only to watch Nolito dribble between him and Dani Carvajal before driving in a low strike. Rodriguez helped Madrid hit right back with two goals to quiet down the Balaidos Stadium. The Colombian played Ronaldo through and his squared pass deflected off a Celta defender before falling for Kroos to blast into the corner of the net in the 16th minute. Hernandez then
Indonesian clubs back PSSI in government row JAKARTA - The 18 Indonesian Super League (ISL) clubs have sworn allegiance to the suspended local football association (PSSI) in their long running row with the government that has halted domestic action. The Youth and Sports Ministry suspended the PSSI 10 days ago after growing frustrated at their recommendations to expel Arema Indonesian and Persebaya Surabaya due to ownership issues. The government said they were taking charge of the governance of the sport but all 18 clubs had no interest in working with them. “We
will not follow any competition that is being organised by the Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports,” Persiram boss Henry Wairara said on Sunday after meeting in Jakarta with new PSSI head La Nyalla Mattaliti and ISL representative Joko Driyono. “We are members of PSSI and as such will only take part in events organised by the PSSI,” he added. “We will not be part of any of tournament organised by the ministry or anyone else. We are members of FIFA and AFC, which means that we can be sanctioned if we take
part in competition organised by the ministry.” La Nyalla was elected last week and vowed to restart the ISL on Saturday after a two-week suspension imposed by the ministry but no matches took place after the police refused to give permits for fixtures. Further meetings are planned this week to try and resolve the matter, with Indonesian clubs Persipura Jayapura and Persib Bandung returning to continental action in the AFC Cup on Tuesday and Wednesday. (rtr)
exchanged passes with Rodriguez before slotting the ball under goalie Sergio Alvarez in the 24th. Mina leveled four minutes later when Fabian Orellana met his run with a perfectly timed pass, and the 19-year-old striker did the rest by finishing off the rebound after his initial shot hit the post. The constant back-and-forth continued as Joaquin Larrivey tested Madrid goalie Iker Casillas before Ronaldo hit the post in the 41st. Ronaldo then spotted Rodriguez arriving unmarked, and the midfielder struck a shot that grazed the inside of Andreu Fontas’ leg before trickling inside the upright. Celta started the second half just like the first, with midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli directing its attack. The hosts mounted nine dangerous incursions in the first 20 minutes that kept Madrid under pressure. Soon after that, Hernandez sealed the win. “Am I happy (with how we played)? No. I don’t even like losing at Parcheesi,” said Nolito, referring to the board game. “We tried competing with them, but their fourth goal killed us.” (ap)
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Real Madrid’s Chicharito from Mexico celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between RC Celta and Real Madrid, at the Balaídos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Liverpool striker Sturridge could miss rest of season LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could miss the final month of the season because of his ongoing injury problems, depriving the Premier League club of its most potent scorer as it chases Champions League qualification. The England international has been out since April 8 with hip and thigh injuries, after already missing the first half of the season with thigh and calf problems.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says “it’s been one of those seasons for him, he’s been very unfortunate.” Asked for a timeline on Sturridge’s return, Rodgers says “we’ll see if he’s going to be back this season or pre-season.” Liverpool is seven points behind fourth-place Manchester United, with a game in hand. The Reds have five games remaining, the next coming at Hull on Tuesday. (ap)
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Real battling hard to thwart Barca treble charge MADRID - Real Madrid have never won the Spanish treble and are fighting tooth and nail in La Liga to prevent arch-rivals Barcelona scooping Champions League and domestic league and Cup titles for a second time. Barca became the first, and so far only, Spanish side to achieve the feat in 2009 and with coach Luis Enrique in his first year at the helm are well placed for a repeat performance with five matches left in La Liga. Through to the Champions League last four to face Bayern Munich, Barca will seek a record-extending 27th King’s Cup triumph when they play Athletic Bilbao in next month’s final and have a two-point lead over Real at the top of the domestic standings. Real, who have been depleted by
injuries in recent weeks, battled to a 4-2 comeback victory at Celta Vigo on Sunday after Barca eased to a 2-0 success at neighbours Espanyol on Saturday. In a busy week before the Champions League resumes, Barca host Getafe on Tuesday and Real are at home to Almeria on Wednesday before the leaders play at bottom side Cordoba and Real face a tough match at Sevilla on Saturday. “We’re going to treat every game like a cup final and give our all in every one of them,” Real fullback Marcelo told reporters after Sunday’s win at Celta, when the European champions had to come back from a goal down. “The team is in good shape and on incredible form,” added the Brazil
international. “We’re confident, we can’t relax. We’re going to be in there fighting. “Our aim is really clear in our minds and we’re going to give everything right up until the last moment.” Real have what is possibly the tougher run-in to the end of the campaign, with their trip to Sevilla followed by a game at home to Valencia, who can climb above the Andalusians into fourth if they avoid defeat at home to relegation-threatened Granada later on Monday. Barca’s trickiest remaining game is on the penultimate matchday at champions Atletico Madrid, who are seven points behind Real in third ahead of their game at sixth-placed Villarreal on Wednesday. (rtr)
Eden Hazard voted player of year by fellow pros in England
LONDON — Eden Hazard’s breathtaking individual displays for Chelsea were honored by his fellow professionals in English football on Sunday when he picked up the player of the year award. The 24-year-old Belgium winger upgraded the young player title he received last year from the Professional Footballers’Association, but still came second in that vote as the trophy passed to 21-year-old striker Harry Kane after remarkable season for Tottenham. Hazard’s latest accolade adds to the French player of the year titles he won while at Lille in 2011 and 2012 when he joined Chelsea for more than $40 million. Hazard was honored hours after a 0-0 draw at Arsenal pushed him closer to winning the Premier League for the first time with Chelsea. With 18 goals in all competitions this season, Hazard has already lifted the League Cup and helped Chelsea to establish a 10-point lead in the title race. “I’m very happy. One day I want to be the best and what I did this season is play very well, Chelsea played very well,” Hazard said at the ceremony in London. “I don’t know if I deserve to win but it is good for me. It is good, it is better to be voted by the players — they know everything about football.” Hazard’s most recent goal clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend to cement Chelsea’s dominance in the league. “I have played a good season, I have been there in the big games and I scored a lot of important goals, this is why I’m better this season,” Hazard said. Hazard was also one of six Chelsea players named in the PFA Premier
League team of the year along with defenders John Terry, Gary Cahill and Branislav Ivanovic, midfielder Nemanja Matic and striker Diego Costa. The other striker voted into that team was Kane, who has enjoyed a spectacular rise in the last six months and was runner-up for the main player award behind Hazard. The Tottenham academy graduate, who has spent time on loan at lower-league clubs, has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season after only getting a regular starting slot in November. Kane struck a winner from the bench at Aston Villa in November and was then given a run of games by coach Mauricio Pochettino as fellow strikers Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor failed to deliver goals. In a remarkable few months, Kane
has also been called up by England for the first time and scored after 79 seconds on the pitch in his debut against Lithuania last month. “I have got to keep working hard, but to be recognized by your fellow players is something special and it is a night I won’t forget,” Kane said. With Tottenham sixth in the standings, Kane is unlikely to get a shot at the Champions League next season but he did play in the League Cup final last month when Chelsea won. Still it has been a season Kane describes as “unreal.” “I have always believed in my ability and have been waiting for a chance to express myself,” he said. “I didn’t think it would go as quickly as it has done but I have managed to ride the wave and the season has got better and better.” (ap)
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Chelsea’s Eden Hazard watches the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho returns match ball to play during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Mourinho answers ‘boring’ jibe as Chelsea nears title
LONDON — With a tenacious defensive display, Chelsea held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw on Sunday to close in on its first Premier League title in five years. Aside from penalty decisions not going Chelsea’s way, the only thing that frustrated coach Jose Mourinho at the Emirates Stadium was the chant from Arsenal fans at the end: “Boring, boring Chelsea.” Chelsea is 10 points clear of defending champion Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the standings with five games to go. And Mourinho was quick to remind Arsenal fans after the game that their team hasn’t won the title since 2004. Chelsea has won the league three times since then, with the 2005 and 2006 titles coming in Mourinho’s first reign. “You support a club and you are waiting, waiting, waiting and for so many years without a Premier League title,” Mourinho said. “I think that is very boring,” Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal had nothing to brag about on Sunday after a 3-0 defeat Everton. The heaviest in the league of Van Gaal’s first season in charge left United fourth, but still on course for Champions League qualification. Chelsea is 12 points in front of United and can seal the title with victories over Leicester on Wednesday and then Crystal Palace next Sunday. Injuries to strikers Didier Drogba and Loic Remy forced Mourinho to start without a recognized striker at the Emirates, with Oscar often the most advanced player in the first half. The midfielder, though, made way for striker Didier Drogba at halftime as a precaution following a clash after 15 minutes. After the Brazilian lobbed David Ospina, the Arsenal goalkeeper clattered into him. Chelsea’s doctor came onto the field to attend to Oscar but the playmaker returned to action and was only substituted at halftime. Mourinho
said Oscar went to a hospital because “we were a bit scared.” But when asked if the player suffered concussion in the collision, Mourinho replied: “I don’t know.” Arsenal couldn’t exploit Chelsea’s injury problems, only managing one shot on target when Mesut Ozil’s effort was collected by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. It left Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger without a victory in 13 attempts against Mourinho’s Chelsea. “In the first half we had the right intensity,” Wenger said. “We dropped that in the second half and came back into the right level for the last 20 minutes. “We could have finished the game off... But they came to defend well, and they did that well, and everybody knows that.” At Goodison Park, Van Gaal accused his United players of lacking motivation after they slumped to a second successive loss following last weekend’s setback at Chelsea. James McCarthy netted the opener after five minutes between goalkeeper David de Gea’s legs after skipping through weak challenges by Paddy McNair and Daley Blind. John Stones doubled the lead in the 35th minute by heading in Leighton Baines’ corner before Kevin Mirallas rounded off the victory in the 74th. “This is the first match that the other team have shown more fighting spirit than us,” Van Gaal said. “Our motivation, inspiration and aggression was not as high as the opponent. “I had already the feeling and my colleagues (assistants) Ryan Giggs and Albert Stuivenberg had the feeling because the warm up was not so good as usual. “In the last minutes before the game you hope you can recover and stimulate your players but then it is too late.” Everton, which is now unbeaten in six matches, moved into the top 10. (ap)
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Nusa Dua
NUSA DUA - Imagining a society that lives peacefully at the corner of a beautiful island in the world is very enchanting. Moreover, it is truly far away from the hustles and bustles of a big city. People will definitely live in peace alongside the white sandy beach with a sparkle of light reflected on the water of quiet lagoon. Up to this moment, such beautiful scenery remains to have not been disturbed. Even, the buildings established in Balinese architecture are still well maintained. They indicate the harmonious characteristic of the Island of Bali. As one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, the resort has provided complete facilities for a modern living standard of tourist community, such as clean water, electricity installation, telephone, drainage sanitation and others. Everything has been carefully arranged and designed to avoid pollution, noise, stifling views and so forth. This tourist reason is located in the southernmost of Bali Island, a superb location that gets the earliest morning sunlight, Along the four kilometers of white sandy beach over-grown by hundreds of hectares of palm trees has been equipped with majestic star hotels with international standards. The tourist resort that is only 15 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai Airport has contributed a lot to the development of tourism and even induced the surrounding areas, such as Benoa and Sawangan.
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Cavs sweep Celts as James scores 27 in 101-93 victory BOSTON — LeBron James scored 27 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a shoulder injury to Kevin Love to complete a firstround sweep of the Boston Celtics with a 101-93 victory Sunday. Love left the court in the first quarter with a dislocated left shoulder, and J.R. Smith was ejected for swinging his arm at Jae Crowder, but the Cavaliers held on to win a series for the first time since 2010, before James left for Miami. Now Cleveland gets extra time before facing the winner of the ChicagoMilwaukee series. The Bulls lead 3-1. The Cavaliers said Love would return to Cleveland with the team and receive additional examination, imaging and evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health over the next 24 hours before his status is updated. The Clippers’ Chris Paul had 34 points and seven assists, and Blake Griffin added 20 points and 19 rebounds, as Los Angeles beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 to even their first-round series at two games each. J.J. Redick scored 17 points for the Clippers and Austin Rivers provided an unexpected boost off
the bench with a postseason careerhigh 16 points. Game 5 of the only series that is level after four games is Tuesday in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points, Tim Duncan had 22 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker added 18 points, but Paul proved too much. Paul hit jumpers over Parker and Duncan in scoring six straight points for the Clippers beginning midway through the fourth quarter. He then drove the lane and kicked out to Redick, who drained a 3-pointer for a 106-92 lead. The Washington Wizards emphatically completed the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, getting 23 points from Bradley Beal and 21 points and 11 rebounds from Marcin Gortat to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-94. Paul Pierce, who repeatedly said he didn’t want to have to go back through U.S. Customs for any more games in Canada, added 14 points, including a pair of 3-pointers in the third quarter as Washington’s
lead reached 32 entering the fourth. Washington has reached the second round of the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since getting to the NBA Finals in 1979, a year after winning the title. Next up for the Wizards will be No. 1 seed Atlanta or No. 8 Brooklyn. The Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination with a 121-109 win over the Houston Rockets after Monta Ellis scored 31 points, and J.J. Barea had 17 points and 13 assists in his first playoff start since boosting Dallas’ run to the 2011 championship. Dallas cut Houston’s lead to 3-1 in the first-round series. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Houston. The Rockets, trying to wrap up their first postseason series victory since 2009, missed 17 consecutive shots covering the second and third quarters. The most-prolific 3-point shooting team in NBA history in the regular season was 7 of 31 from long range. James Harden scored 24 points, and Dwight Howard had 13. But the big man was kept under control after scoring 10 points with two more alley-oop dunks in the first quarter. (ap)
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, takes a shot at the basket as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley, left, and forward Brandon Bass, right, look on in the third quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Ferrari to make 2015 F1 car suit Kimi Raikkonen
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says he asked the Scuderia’s design team to build a 2015 Formula 1 car that would suit Kimi Raikkonen’s driving style. The 35-year-old Finn endured the worst season of his F1 career in 2014 with a solitary fourth place in Belgium his best result. Raikkonen, who was Ferrari’s last world champion back in 2007, struggled with the handling of the Ferrari, which did not suit his style of being heavy on the front tyres and gentle on the rear. The Finn has been much happier with the feel of this year’s SF15-T and scored his first podium since the 2013 Korean Grand Prix last time out in Bahrain. “I remember it was 10th or 12th December, I was speaking to [chief designer Simone] Resta and Rory [Byrne] and we were watching a picture of the car,” said Arrivabene. “I asked what can you do to REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Ferrari Formula One Driver Kimi Raikkonen drives during Bahrain’s F1 Grand Prix at Bahrain transfer weight a bit more to the front? “Because I said Kimi likes to feel the car International Circuit, south of Manama, April 19, 2015.
this way and Sebastian [Vettel] is more or less the same. “They said we need six months. I said what can you do in three? “They said we need to work more or less day and night so I said OK, I will work together with you guys. Come on.” Bahrain was the first time Raikkonen had beaten Vettel in their spell as teammates, although the German had been ahead until running off track and breaking his front wing. Arrivabene said he had been impressed by how Vettel handled his error. “Sebastian is a fantastic person, he’s very honest and he’s not finding any excuses,” said Arrivabene. “He made a mistake but he’s a human being. He says immediately if he makes a mistake, like when he went onto gravel out of the final turn and broke his front wing. I appreciate this. “With Kimi, it is very straightforward. Seb is the same, he’s a very honest person and a fantastic driver and let’s not forget what he already achieved so far.” (net)
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Polish border guards refuse entry for 10 Russian bikers TERESPOL — Polish border guards say they have blocked entry into Poland for 10 Russian bikers who said they were following a path commemorating the Red Army victory’s over Nazi Germany 70 years ago. Dariusz Sienicki, a spokesman for the border guards, announced the move Monday after members of the Night Wolves, a nationalistic Russian group loyal
to President Vladimir Putin, approached the border and tried to enter Poland. Polish authorities said last week that they would not let the bikers in. Officials have said their presence in Poland would be seen as a provocation. Sienicki said: “These people will not cross into Poland. Each of them will receive a separate refusal.” (ap)
A Nepalese family collects belongings from their home destroyed in Saturday’s earthquake, in Bhaktapur on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, April 27, 2015.
South Korea’s prime minister steps down over bribery scandal
SEOUL, South Korea — After the earthquake hit Nepal, Prem Raja Mahat spent a sleepless night at his Baltimore home, trying again and again to reach his son, who was visiting friends and family back in Mahat’s home country. “My wife was crying, crying so much, ‘My son is not here, keep calling, keep calling.’ All night I called, but I could not get through,” he said. “I could not work. I could not sleep. Everyone felt so bad.”
SEOUL — South Korea’s president accepted the resignation of her prime minister on Monday over a bribery scandal, officials said. Prime Minster Lee Wan Koo offered to resign last week, just two months after taking the country’s No. 2 post. He has been at the heart of a corruption scandal involving a dead businessman and other high-profile figures, mostly close associates of President Park Geun-hye. The scandal is a blow to Park’s government, which is still reeling from lingering public criticism of its handling of a ferry disaster last year that killed more than 300 people. Violence occurred during a Seoul rally earlier this month by relatives
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Expats try phones, social apps to connect to quake-hit Nepal Power outages and communications problems have made life agonizing for the nearly 6 million Nepalese who live abroad — or about 22 percent of the population. They try desperately to reach loved ones through cellphones and global messaging apps, only to be met with silence or fleeting connections. They’re forced to wait for word to slowly trickle out of the impoverished country of 28 million whose communications have been shaken back to a different era. The lucky ones received a quick call or text or an early posting on Facebook. But even they have had plenty of time to wait and wonder, as they viewed the devastation on TV and social media, how their loved ones were holding up, what they needed and when they might hear from them again. Mahat is known to millions in Nepal as the “King of Folk Music,” though he has run restaurants in Baltimore for years. He said
Monday in a phone interview that his son finally managed to reach him after he borrowed a charged phone. “He is in a tent, staying outside of the home, under the skies,” Mahat said. “They are still not feeling safe because the earth is quaking” from aftershocks. Access to electricity was usually the difference between whether separated family members were able to reach each other. People in Nepal relied on cars, solar sources and machines that save up energy for intermittent blackouts to charge up phones or sometimes get online, according to interviews with relatives outside the country. Landlines and most cellphones weren’t working in lots of places, Mahat said, but when a power source was found, his son told him that people shared their charged phones, passing them around so everyone can try to contact people outside the country and tell them
they are OK. Two days after the disaster, rescue workers were still trying to navigate landslides and reach small mountain villages, where aid groups suggested the damage could be terrible. This is the worst earthquake to hit the South Asian nation in more than 80 years. These expats tried everything they could think of to connect — phone calls, text messages, social media apps, friends of friends in those parts of Nepal less harder hit by the quake and so with better communications. Damodar Gautam, a chef at Durga, a Nepalese restaurant in downtown Seoul, said he hadn’t been able to talk on the phone with his family, but he managed to connect right after the news broke via Facebook and Viber, a messaging app. Gautam, who has been in Seoul for three years, said there were some injuries but mostly everyone is OK. (ap)
of the ferry victims and their supporters, leaving dozens of people injured. Businessman Sung Wan-jong said before committing suicide this month that he gave 30 million won ($27,390) to Lee in 2013. South Korean media have reported evidence of ties between Sung and Lee, but Lee has denied the bribery allegation. President Park’s office said she accepted Lee’s resignation, but didn’t announce his replacement. Lee’s office confirmed his departure, saying he left his office after making a farewell speech. Executive power in South Korea is concentered in the president, but the prime minister leads the government if the president becomes incapacitated. (ap)
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South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan Koo bows during his farewell ceremony at the Central Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea Monday, April 27, 2015.
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INDONESIA Halt Indonesia drug executions until graft claims probed SYDNEY - Australia urged Indonesia Monday to ensure the trials of two men sentenced to death on drugs charges were corruption free before their executions go ahead, as family members readied to say their last goodbyes. “Bali Nine” drug traffickers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan could face the firing squad within days, along with others from Brazil, Nigeria, the Philippines and an Indonesian prisoner. Australian media showed photos of crosses prepared by a mortician that will be used to mark their coffins, inscribed with the date 29.04.2015. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop spoke to her Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on Sunday evening, while Prime Minister Tony Abbott has written to President Joko Widodo to again plead for the executions to be halted. Bishop said the men should not be shot while legal questions remain. “I should point out that Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran’s lawyers are pursuing action before the Constitutional Court in Indonesia,” Bishop told ABC radio. “And there’s also a separate investigation underway by the Indonesian Judicial Commission into claims of corruption into the original trial and both of these processes raise questions about the integrity of the sentencing and the clemency process. “I’ve asked foreign minister Marsudi that no action be taken in relation to the proposed executions until these legal processes have been determined,” she added. On Monday, Fairfax Media published allegations of corruption by the judges who sentenced the pair in 2006, claiming they asked for more than one billion rupiah -- around Aus$133,000 at the time -- to give them a prison term of less than 20 years. It cited their then Indonesian lawyer, Muhammad Rifan, who claimed a deal fell through after intervention by Jakarta, which allegedly ordered the pair be handed the death penalty. He said he decided to go public given the executions were imminent and the judicial commis-
sion, the Indonesian body that safeguards the probity of judges, had yet to complete its investigation into the alleged requests for bribes. “This is an extraordinary situation because it is about lives. If they are dead they cannot be brought back again,” he said. At least one of the judges in the case denied to Fairfax there had been political interference or negotiations about bribes. Judicial Commission chief Taufiqurrahman Syahuri told AFP its report was being processed. “We have 100 days to examine that report of violation of the code of ethics by judges. So we have until May,” he said, adding that only a higher court could change the death penalty verdict. “The executions will still go on. Our decision has totally no influence on the verdict or the executions.” The families of Chan, Sukumaran and Philippine convict Mary Jane Veloso arrived at the high-security prison island of Nusakambangan, where Indonesia puts condemned prisoners to death, on Monday for what could be one of their last visits. The Sydney Morning Herald said prosecutors had informed Chan and Sukumaran’s relatives that they must leave Nusakambangan for the last time on Tuesday afternoon. “We beg you to give my younger sister, as a mother of two young boys, one last chance,” Veloso’s sister Marites Veloso-Laurente told reporters in Cilicap, near the island prison. Bishop again warned Indonesia its international standing could be damaged by the executions. “I have made the point publicly and privately that this could harm Indonesia’s international standing and when the secretary-general of the United Nations weighs into the debate I think that this is a global issue,” she said. UN chief Ban Ki-moon added his voice to appeals for the con-
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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks in Sydney, Monday, April 27, 2015, about the impending execution of two Australians on death row in Indonesia. Australian leaders continued to lobby Indonesia to spare the lives of drug traffickers Myuran Sukumaran, 33, and Andrew Chan, 31, facing execution by an Indonesian firing squad. victs to be spared on Saturday. Sukumaran and Chan, along with the others facing the firing
squad, recently lost appeals for mercy to Widodo, who has taken a hard line against drug traffick-
ers and refused to back down despite mounting international criticism. (afp)
Indonesia to donate US$1 million to Nepal JAKARTA - The Indonesian government will donate US$1 million for the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, (April 25). “We will donate US$1 million and send a SAR team to Nepal,” Vice President Jusuf M. Kalla stated on Monday. The 7.9-magnitude quake, the worst to hit the nation in over eight decades, shook central, western, mid-western, and far-western parts of Nepal, leaving several hundreds injured and causing damage to property worth over billion US dollars. The Nepali authorities noted on Sunday that more than 2,430 people had died in the country a day after a massive earthquake struck the impov-
erished Himalayan nation, Xinhua reported. At least 1,152 people were killed in capital Kathmandu, and the number of injured nationwide climbed to 5.9 thousand, they announced, warning that the death toll would rise further as search and rescue efforts were hindered by damaged roads, ineffective communication lines, and landslides. Some 34 Indonesians were in Nepal when the earthquake occurred, the Indonesian foreign ministry revealed. Of the total, 17 people were contacted, while the whereabouts of 17 others were still unknown, the ministry remarked. (ant)
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Asian stocks largely higher after Wall Street hits record
The euro held up against the dollar and yen despite nervousness as Greece tries to hammer out a bailout reform deal with creditors that will unlock much-needed cash to service its debts. Shanghai soared 3.04 percent, or 133.71 points, to 4,527.40 while Hong Kong was up 1.49 percent in late trade. S y d n e y ju m p e d 0 . 8 3 p e r-
cent, or 49.4 points, to close at 5,982.7. Tokyo was weighed down by a stronger yen, with the Nikkei closing 0.18 percent, or 36.72 points, lower at 19,983.32. Seoul finished 0.10 percent down, shedding 2.26 points to 2,157.54. Shanghai and Hong Kong continued their upsurge as a recent run of weak data fuels expecta-
tions Beijing will add to its two interest rate cuts since November and two reductions in bank reserve requirements. H o n g K o n g ’s m a r k e t h a s jumped about 15 percent this month as mainlanders rush into it after a year-long rally in Shanghai that has seen the benchmark index there more than double. Adding to confidence in mainland shares is a report that China is considering more than halving the number of state-owned firms through mergers and restructuring as part of a drive to boost the
economy. “Big oil names are soaring because of speculation that the government is studying mergers in the industry,” said Clement Cheng, a trader at RBC Investment Management Asia in Hong Kong. “The oil sector has been undervalued for a long time.” New York dealers provided a healthy lead, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushing to new highs Friday. The Nasdaq added 0.71 percent after breaking a 15-year-old
record on Thursday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.23 percent to a new record. The Dow gained 0.12 percent. The gains came after official figures showed orders for US durable goods surged four percent in March, driven by a jump in orders for civilian and military aircraft as well as autos. But with those elements stripped out, the report showed an 0.2 percent decline in orders, underscoring the weakness of US non-transport industries -- partly due to the strong dollar. (afp)
HSBC considers moving headquarters from Britain LONDON — Global bank HSBC said Friday it is considering moving its headquarters from London due to tougher regulation since the 2008 financial crisis, a politically charged announcement two weeks before Britain’s national election. Douglas Flint, chairman of the sprawling multinational, cited concerns over reforms including a demand to separate HSBC’s investment and retail banking arms in Britain. Like many developed economies, the country has cracked down on the banking sector since the financial crisis in an attempt to reduce financial risks. Speaking to HSBC’s annual shareholders’ meeting Flint also cited uncertainty about whether Britain will remain in the European Union as a cause for concern. Under pressure from growing Euroskeptic sentiment in Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to hold a referendum on whether to leave the 28-nation bloc if he is re-elected next month. Flint said HSBC believed that reforming the EU from within was “far less risky than going it alone.” Victoria Webb, a dealer at London Capital Group, said this was not the first such headquarters review, but the timing, weeks before Britain’s May 7 election, “will be seen as a clear signal to all political parties that business and the City is not happy with
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
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Bunut Bolong at Manggisari Village
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HONG KONG - Shanghai led several Asian stock markets higher Monday as traders bet on fresh economy-boosting measures in China, while another record-breaking close on Wall Street also supported regional markets.
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NEGARA - Manggisari village in Pekutatan subdistrict, Jembrana, has uniqueness. To arrive at the location, visitors will pass through forests and community plantations such as rubber, cloves, cacao, maize, cassava and flowers. In this area, there is an attraction named Bunut Bolong. Bunut is a kind of ‘ficus’ tree and Bolong means ‘tunnel.’ On that account, this area was named Bunut Bolong hamlet. This tree is very old and more than a hundred years old. Height of the tree is about 60 meters, while diameter of the trunk is large enough. Although having a tunnel, the tree continues to grow stronger and stronger. Miraculously, in the middle of the tree lies a pathway connecting Jembrana to Singaraja. Until now, local people believe if the area has mystic aura. Even, many unreasonable things frequently happen beyond common sense. One of the local residents doubling as a clergy, Jero Mangku Ketut Naba, said that the origin of the tunnel tree was said to be made during the Allies occupation circa 1928. “Based on the story of the ancestors and the elders, the tunnel was originally small. Then, the Allies asked its labor to work by force and enlarge the tunnel to facilitate road access,” he said. When the project was under progress, continued Mangku Naba, a strange thing happened. As it was so haunted, more than 50 workers were killed after cutting down some roots and stems of the tree. “Coordinator of the sweatshop workers who accidentally was Balinese got revelation telling that anyone wishing to cut down the trees must ask permission through ritual,” he said. As the tree was sanctified, he explained, it was then established a temple as gatekeeper and a platform to put offerings. “It was said that Rishi Markandeya and Danghyang Nirartha had come to this place and had meditated. Therefore, the sacred aura is felt when passing this place,” he said. Awesomeness and magic of this place, explained Mangku Naba, seemed to be like an omen for local community to always keep the area. They believed that wedding procession was banned to cross the tunnel tree. “According to narrative, the ban was made because calamities frequently occurred. Eventually, such kind
of activity is not allowed to pass through the tunnel tree,” he explained. In addition to the ban, he said, the public were also advised not to pass the tunnel tree while carrying the corpse to cemetery. Besides, people were not allowed to cut down the tree haphazardly and acted immoral. “Otherwise, it will bring in unfavorable things such as sickness and even death,” he said. On that account, people made a special road at the left side of the ficus tree for bride and the body to pass. “Another oddity, though the tunnel of the tree looks small but largesized tourist bus can get through. Formerly, a motorist passed here. He said the tunnel was closed so he was forced to sleep in the gazebo nearby. Another story tells that a mother was
carrying her children and took photograph here, but a snake was also visible on the photo,” he said. Due to sacredness of this place, in the north of the tree to the village border there are no people establishing a house. Formerly, a toilet was made near the location but it had been destroyed because it was not allowed. Today, along the lines from the north to the border only occur the Subak Temple, Dalem Temple, Prajapati Temple, cemetery, Dalem Pingit Temple, Tirta Temple and Puseh Temple. Meanwhile, in the south of the tree lies a kahyangan jagat temple called the Bhujangga Sati Luwih Temple. It is also known to be haunted and retains several sacred
objects such as lingam-yoni, perforated stones, statues, barong ratu anom, rangda ratu mas and ratu paksi in the form of an eagle effigy. Though being haunted, this place has now become a tourist attraction. Hotel staff and tour guides often make this place an object of trekking, painting and photo shooting for foreign travelers such as those from Europe, France and Australia as well as domestic travelers. Road access to this area is slightly snaky but do not worry because the road is nice and paved. Around the area, there are a number of facilities such as gazebo to have a break. Similarly, there are also several small stalls selling food like meatballs, soup and rice. (kmb)
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In this Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 file photo people use ATM machines outside a branch of HSBC in London. HSBC said it is considering moving its headquarters from Britain in the wake of “regulatory and structural reforms” imposed after the 2008 financial crisis.
the way the electioneering is going.” The announcement was seized on by both sides in the election campaign. Treasury chief George Osborne, a Conservative, said it was evidence that companies were alarmed by the prospect of a left-of-center Labour Party government with “anti-business policies.” Labour business spokesman Chuka Umunna said HSBC’s statement “serves to illustrate how irresponsible it is to play fast and loose with the U.K.’s membership of the EU.”
The news raises the possibility that the bank might seek a base in Asia, where it originated and has big operations. HSBC was founded 150 years ago as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. It has been based in London in since 1992, when it took over the U.K.’s Midland bank, but it is a major player in emerging markets including Asia. It employs 266,000 people in 73 countries, 48,000 of them in Britain. HSBC is under investigation in several
countries after leaked documents suggested its Swiss bank hid millions of dollars as it helped wealthy people around the world dodge taxes. It has also been investigated for market manipulation and helping money laundering. Flint acknowledged that “the recent past has been very difficult for HSBC” and apologized for “unacceptable behaviors” that had gone unchecked. “HSBC has paid a heavy price,” he said. “Our reputation has been damaged.” (ap)
So Unnecessary!
Three million tourists have swamped south Bali and Ubud so the Bali Government’s projection to receive 30 million visitors by 2029 sounds like a recipe for total disaster. The overcrowded and jammed situation in south Bali has already provoked America’s Time magazine to describe a vacation there as a holiday from hell. And so unnecessary! Bali has been known for a 100
years as the Island of the Gods and the Morning of the World. You cannot mix these concepts with 30 million visitors and the concomitant overbuilding, toll roads and railways. Bali can be modern and its people wealthy, including North Bali, but it needs to remain an irreplaceable centre of religion, spirituality, healing, the wisdom of the Tri Hita Karana and the myriad arts associated with giving thanks to the gods
for their bounty. Lombok has already emerged as a tourist destination in its own right with special characteristics of natural beauty which deeply complement Bali and point to intensive development in Bali being unnecessary and destructive of the very things visitors value. Almost anywhere in the Lesser Sunda Islands has space for the resorts and amenities required by those who want beach holidays plus watersports, underwater adventures and nature of incomparable beauty
and extent. Promoters and developers in Lombok are talking about Bali, Lombok and the Lesser Sundas as Indonesia’s Caribbean, a water world of enchanting islands to which you can sail, ride by speedboat, fly or even visit by ferry and overland links from Bali through Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores with a side trip to Sumba all the way to Kupang. This new Caribbean includes culture in Bali, dragons in Komodo and limitless beauty, culture, history and interest at the islands in
between. If there is to be a master plan for tourism it should not any longer only be for Bali or Lombok but for this new Caribbean including Bali and Nusa Tenggara Barat. The temptation to overload and thereby destroy Bali should be avoided at all costs. While all Balinese will welcome a chance to get more money many are even now saying that enough is enough. Richard Mann (Author of 27 books about Bali, Lombok and Flores).
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Visiting Bias Putih Beach
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Road access damaged, visitors prefer to ride traditional boat AMLAPURA - The Bias Putih Beach or White Sandy Beach tourist attraction at Bugbug village, Karangasem, is developing rapidly. Along this local coastline, there are now several tourist accommodations. Though the road that accesses the beach damaged, it has not stopped this beach, flanked by steep hills from growing in popularity. Many visitors prefer to ride a rowboat from bustling Candidasa rather that venture along the damaged road. By land, there are two roads to Bias Putih Beach. From Perasi customary village, a new road has been opened but does not satisfy visitors because it has not been paved, while the road from Bugbug village can only be accessed by a motorcycle. Motorcyclists must descend a steep, winding and damaged path down from Asah Hill. So recently access by sea has been made available and is especially popular with foreign travellers. A the traditional boat or jukung owner, Nengah Sudiarta, said on Sunday (Apr. 26) that lately the rental business of traditional boats from Candidasa to Bias Putih Beach has been booming. “More travelers are renting traditional boats, even though the prices have gone up” said Sudiarta after dropping off two foreign travellers. Currently there are more than 30 traditional boats parked on Candidasa Beach. They take turns transporting visitors wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Bias Putih Beach. The price on offer varies but runs at about IDR 400,000. “Sometimes I will charge IDR 1 million for a family of foreign travellers,” said the owner of traditional boat from Samuh. Although the tariff for foreign travelers is quite high, the number of customers is also quite high. He said that the traditional boats are ready to take travelers wishing to snorkel around the Gili Tepekong Sea before arriving at Bias Putih Beach. The business of transporting foreign
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In this photo taken on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Respect Party Leader George Galloway centre, visits Yaadgaar Bakery, in Bradford, England, as Britain’s political parties campaign in the lead up to the parliamentary elections on May 7.
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The traditional boat is one of the vehicles to reach Bias Putih Beach in Karangasem.
travelers has become a sideline for many local fishermen who are happy to have an alternative source of income given the pour catches of recent times. In addition, the traditional boat operators also provide sailing excursions around Bias Putih Beach starting with a visit to Panggihan Cave behind Asah Hill, and then passing the Island of Kuan and a similar cave in the east of Bangklangan Hill. Both caves are rife with fruit bats, so that they are a
leading attraction for foreign travelers. By traditional boat service, travelers can also snorkel and enjoy the beauty of the underwater nature where they can see things like local coral reef. Sailing around Bias Putih Beach costs foreign travellers about IDR 450,000 one way, with a maximum of four passengers, while local travelers are charged at IDR 200,000. “Sometimes the tariffs change, depending on the situation of tourist visits,” said Sudiarta’s
colleague who was parking his boat on the beach. Parking costs IDR 50,000 per boat with two to three stops per day. Sudiarta said that the current number of tourist visits is about normal for this time of year. As in previous years, the foreign tourist arrivals will reach its peak during the period of June to August. Other than fiberglass boats, there are also about 150 wooden boats offering similar services. (gik)
Jalan Popies 2 prone to shemale pickpockets
MANGUPURA - Shemale pickpockets targeting foreign travelers on Jalan Popies 2, Kuta, are becoming more common as evidenced by two incidents that took place recently. A shemale with the initials HD aka Eka, 31, with his friend, NG, 25, were arrested after stealing a gold necklace worth IDR 10 million belonging to Oskar Erik Stahlberg, 25, on Tuesday (April 21). Another mugger, MP, 27, was arrested after attempting to mug Josh Balderson, 21, from Australia on Friday (Apil 25). Chief of Kuta Police, Ida Bagus Dedy Januartha, accompanied by
the Chief of Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Dewa Tagel, Sunday (Apr. 26), said that during his stay in Bali, Oskar stayed at Tunjung Bali Inn on Jalan Popies II, Kuta. On Tuesday (Apr. 21) around 04:30 a.m., Stahlberg was on his way to his hotel when he was followed by the suspect who was riding a motorcycle and proceeded to block the victims path. The shemale attempted to seduce the victim by offering to hug the victim as means of steeling his necklace. The victim felt his necklace being removed and immediately removed the suspects
arms. The suspect from West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), surprised by the victims awareness threw the necklace on the ground and ran away. “After the necklace was thrown down, it was then taken by the second suspect NG from Karangasem. The two are friends and were working together at the scene of the crime,” said Dewa Tagel. After receiving the report about the case, officers of the Kuta Police mobile detective unit investigated and examined witnesses. Police obtained the license plate number of the motorcycle used by suspect HD.
The shemale was finally arrested at his boarding house on Jalan Gunung Sari, South Denpasar. Police also arrested suspect NG on Jalan Merpati Gang Pipid, West Denpasar. The second incident involved suspect MP who took action on Saturday (Apr. 25) at approximately at 03:30 a.m. At that time, Josh was alone outside the Bounty Hotel enjoying the atmosphere of the dawn. He strolled over to the nearby Coco Mart on Jalan Poppies 2 Kuta, where the suspect approached the victim. The suspect ordered the victim to hand over his money. Since the victim was afraid,
he immediately took out his wallet and the suspect snatched the blue wallet containing AUD 200, IDR 65,000 and a Commonwealth Bank credit card. “The victim tried to take back his wallet but the suspect held on to it and because the their was stronger, Josh lost the battle,” said the former Chief of the Denpasar Police Criminal Investigation Unit. Witnesses then intervened and beat up the suspect. A few minutes later, patrolling Kuta Police arrived at the scene and immediately arrested the suspect and secured the victims wallet. (kmb36)
Firebrand, survivor face off in UK’s wildest election race BRADFORD — Naz Shah is running for Parliament, but she is hardly a typical British politician. She grew up in poverty in a Pakistani-immigrant family, fled a teenage forced marriage and campaigned to free her mother, imprisoned for murder after poisoning an abusive partner. Her rival, George Galloway, is a Scottish left-wing firebrand who has denounced U.S. senators, saluted Saddam Hussein and once appeared on a reality-TV show pretending to be a cat. Anyone who thinks Britain’s election is dull hasn’t been to Bradford West, the campaign’s wildest race, where debate ranges from local schools and services to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and high-flown rhetoric collides with character attacks. Caught in the middle are residents of one of Britain’s poorest areas, who desperately want a representative who will create jobs and revive a downtown dominated by vacant buildings and discount stores. “Our city center is ruined,” said car salesman Wahid Ali. “People used to come from all over to shop in Bradford. Now they run.” Bradford, 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of London, has had more ups and downs than the nearby Yorkshire Dales. The city is studded with the chimneys of 19th-century textile
mills, fine civic buildings funded by Victorian-era manufacturing wealth — and crumbling structures left behind when industry declined and money ran short. In the 20th century, the city’s factories drew immigrants from South Asia — chiefly from Pakistan — who have made Bradford famous for its Asian restaurants, shops and bakeries. Almost a quarter of Bradford’s population has roots in the Subcontinent, and in Bradford West it’s even more. Like many working-class communities, Bradford was long a Labour Party stronghold. Clan-based politics imported from Pakistan helped deliver solid bloc votes for approved Labour candidates. That changed in 2012 when Galloway — a former Labour lawmaker who was expelled from the party for encouraging British soldiers not to fight in Iraq — won a special election with a campaign that attracted strong support from women, young voters and the
Muslim community. With typical bravado, Galloway branded his victory the “Bradford Spring.” That 2012 result can be seen as an early warning sign of the fracturing of British politics — a dominant factor in this election. The big Labour and Conservative parties — which both hope to win power on May 7 — are losing votes to anti-establishment upstarts, including Scottish nationalists and the anti-immigration U.K. Independence Party. “Working-class people have become disillusioned with Labour,” said Jason Smith, UKIP candidate in the neighboring seat of Bradford South. “In Bradford West, they’re looking towards George Galloway. In Bradford South, they’re looking towards UKIP.” Galloway is nationally famous, and brings a dose of political celebrity to Bradford. Posters of his face are plastered across town, and he drives around in an open-topped double-decker bus decorated in the green and red of his Respect Party, blasting rap music. Some of the big campaign issues here are the same as in the rest of Britain — the economy, housing, health care — but the race has a unique local flavor. (ap)
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US vets come to Vietnam to confront past, and find a home
DANANG — When Richard Parker left Vietnam in 1970, he planned to leave his memories of napalm attacks firmly in the past. Instead, as time marched on, they haunted him. “We were the bad guys,” Parker, now 65, said of the American war effort in Vietnam. “I had some ghosts I had to face down.” In 2011, Parker flew from Illinois to Danang, a central Vietnamese city where he had worked for 22 months as a builder in the Navy. First he visited nearby places he still remembered, including a mountain pass where he had seen shooting. On the same trip, a Vietnamese man who once worked for the Marines introduced Parker to some American veterans who lived in Danang full time. Parker enjoyed meeting them and seeing the country in a new light — so much so that he moved to Danang a few months later. The presence of American war veterans in today’s Vietnam — and the warm welcome they usually receive — is yet another sign of how much the U.S.-Vietnamese relationship has evolved since the countries normalized relations in 1995. “They want to see a different Vietnam,” said Nguyen Thi Nga, 34, who often hosts American veterans and other expatriates at her seaside restaurant in Danang. The bamboo-frame structure overlooks Non Nuoc Beach and the adjacent South China Sea. Once known as “China Beach,” Non Nuoc was a tonic for many American military personnel during the war. “Maybe they’ve realized that the war was too ugly, or they want to correct some of the wrong things that Americans did here,” Nga said. North Vietnamese forces — supported by fellow communist allies the Soviet Union and China — seized control of Saigon, the U.S.-backed capital of the former South Vietnam, on April 30, 1975, ending a war that killed some 58,000 Americans and an estimated 3 million Vietnamese. Forty years later, the U.S. is strengthening strategic and economic ties with Vietnam in hopes of counterbalancing China’s rising influence in Asia. Last year the U.S. partially lifted a longstanding embargo on selling Vietnam lethal weapons. Vietnam is also one of 12 nations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an American-led free-trade negotiation. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, says it does not keep track of how many American veterans reside in Vietnam or visit it frequently. But Parker said he has met more than a dozen veterans who spend more than half the year in Danang. Bill Ervin, a former Marine from Colorado who now runs a travel company here with his Vietnamese wife, said he knows about 50 Australian and American veterans who live in the area at least four months per year. Others, he added, visit regularly on short-term tourist visas. Several veterans said in interviews they returned to Vietnam to confront wartime demons, and to see more of a country that had affected them so profoundly as young men. “I guess you try to get back in touch with something in yourself,” said Ervin, who moved to Danang in 2007. “You left a large part of yourself here.”(ap)
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In this April 11, 2015, photo, a group of American Vietnam war veterans play poker at the house of Bill Ervin, a former U.S. Marine from Colorado, in Danang, Vietnam. The presence of American war veterans in today’s Vietnam - and the warm welcome they usually receive - is yet another sign of how much the U.S.-Vietnamese relationship has evolved since the countries normalized relations in 1995.
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This Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 file photo of a chimney that toppled and went through the roof at the home of Joe and Mary Reneau are pictured through a second-story screen window in Sparks, Okla.
Scientists convinced of tie between earthquakes and drilling LOS ANGELES — Scientists are now more certain than ever that oil and gas drilling is causing hundreds upon hundreds of earthquakes across the U.S., with the evidence coming in from one study after another. So far, the quakes have been mostly small and have done little damage beyond cracking plaster, toppling bricks and rattling nerves. But seismologists warn that the shaking can dramatically increase the chances of bigger, more dangerous quakes. Up to now, the oil and gas industry has generally argued that any such link requires further study. But the rapidly mounting evidence could bring heavier regulation down on drillers and make it more difficult for them to get projects approved. The potential for man-made quakes “is an important and legitimate concern that must be taken very seriously by regulators and industry,” said Jason Bordoff, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. He said companies and states can reduce the risk by taking such steps as monitoring operations more closely, imposing tighter standards and recycling wastewater from drilling instead of injecting it underground. A series of government and academic studies over the past few years — including at least two reports released this week alone — has added to the body of evidence implicating the U.S. drilling boom that has created a bounty of jobs and tax revenue over the past decade or so. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first comprehensive maps pinpointing more than a dozen areas in the central and eastern U.S. that have been jolted by quakes that the researchers said were
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NEW YORK — Scientists are getting their best look yet at the DNA code for the woolly mammoth, thanks to work that could be a step toward bringing back the extinct beast. Researchers deciphered the complete DNA code, or genomes, of two mammoths. The new genomes are far more refined than a previous one announced in 2008. One new genome comes from a mammoth that lived about 45,000 years ago in northeastern Siberia. The other comes from a creature that lived about 4,300 years ago on Russia’s Wrangel Island in the Arctic Circle. The results are announced in a paper released Thursday by the journal Current Biology. The DNA was extracted from a tooth and a sample of soft tissue. Woolly mammoths, which were about as big as modern African elephants, sported long curved tusks and thick hairy coats. They are the best-known species of mammoth, with information coming from frozen and often well-preserved carcasses in Siberia. The Wrangel Island population was the last of the creatures to go extinct. Some scientists have suggested that mammoths
could be created anew through genetic engineering, an idea not everybody favors. Love Dalen of the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, an author of the new study, said re-creating mammoths is not a goal of his research team. He also said it’s “very uncertain” that it’s even possible. Still, he wrote in an email, “Our genomes bring us one critical step closer to re-creating a mammoth.... I think it would be cool if it could be done, but I’m not sure it should be done.” One ethical drawback, he said, is that elephants would be used as surrogate mothers to carry the genetically engineered mammoth embryos. That species mismatch might lead to problems that cause the mothers to suffer, he said. Hendrik Poinar of Canada’s McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, who is another study author, said the new work “gives us at least a blueprint to work from.” Poinar said mammoths could be a welcome addition if re-introduced to the wild, but if they were made just for exhibition at zoos, “I don’t see any good in that at all.” (ap)
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SMU associate professor of geophysics Heather DeShon responds to questions during a news conference at the campus Tuesaday, April 21, 2015, in Dallas. With real-time monitors, scientists have linked a swarm of small earthquakes west of Fort Worth, Texas, to nearby natural gas wells and wastewater injection. triggered by drilling. The report said man-made quakes tied to industry operations have been on the rise. Scientists have mainly attributed the spike to the injection of wastewater deep underground, a practice they say can activate dormant faults. Only a few cases of shaking have been blamed on fracking, in which large volumes of water, sand and chemicals are pumped into rock formations to crack them open and free oil or gas. Earthquake activity in Oklahoma in 2013 was 70 times greater than it was before 2008, state geologists reported. Oklahoma historically recorded an average of 1.5 quakes of magnitude 3 or greater each year. It is now seeing an average of 2.5 such quakes each day, according to geologists. Yet another study, this one published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, connected a swarm of small quakes west of Fort Worth, Texas, to nearby natural gas wells and
wastewater disposal. The American Petroleum Institute said the industry is working with scientists and regulators “to better understand the issue and work toward collaborative solutions.” The Environmental Protection Agency said there no plans for new regulations as a result of the USGS study. “We knew there would be challenges there, but they can be overcome,” EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said Thursday at an energy conference in Houston. For decades, earthquakes were an afterthought in the central and eastern U.S., which worried more about tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. Since 2009, quakes have sharply increased, and in some surprising places. The ground has been trembling in regions that were once seismically stable, including parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. (ap)
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Regeneration of Kamasan puppet painters SEMARAPURA - During the celebrations of the the 107th commemoration of Puputan Klungkung and 23rd anniversary of Semarapura town, on Sunday (April 26th), maestro puppet painter Nyoman Mandra passed down his skills of Kamasan classical puppet painting to 12 painters. The regeneration of the classical painting style was carried out at the Kertagosa tourist attraction on Sunday morning. According to Nyoman Mandra, the Kamasan classical painting style must not be damaged nor deviate from the original style. Nyoman Mandra therefor transmitted the basics of this art form to the participation artists so that this knowledge can be used earnestly to maintain the quality and authenticity of the Kamasan painting tradition. “Teaching the next generation, to gain mastery and expertise of this painting style is meant to maintain the authenticity of this tradition,” he said. Regeneration of the Kamasan classical painting style drew the attention of the Regent of Klungkung, Nyoman Suwirta. Addressing the young painters, Regent Suwirta expressed his support and appreciation to the measures being taken by maestro Nyoman Mandra.
The regent went on to say that the county of Klungkung plans to seriously work on making the village of Kamasan into a tourist attraction. “We’d like to express our gratitude for the efforts being taken to preserve traditional Kamasan classical painting,” Suwirta said. Regent Suwirta also expressed his hope that in the future a history of the Kamasan classical puppet painting tradition can be officially recorded and used as a reference when telling stories about Kamasan painting. In addition, the next generation is also expected to comply with the traditional guidelines that define the style of classical Kamasan puppet painting. “Develop it appropriatly to the style of Kamasan classical painting, so that wrong innovations will not destroy it’s essence,” asked the regent. (kmb)
AMLAPURA - Because Karangasem has a beautiful nature landscape which should be preserved and not transformed into concrete buildings, plans are being made to create a trekking path. Regent of Karangasem, I Wayan Geredeg, ordered the Head of the Karangasem Culture and Tourism Agency to assess the potential of such a project in more detail. In response to Regent Geredeg’s request, the Head of the Karangasem, Wayan Purna, said on Monday that his party has already allocated a part of this year’s budget to creating a trekking path from Sebudi or Pasar Agung Temple to Mount Agung. In fact, there is already a trekking path, that is regularly used by local and foreign visitors to climb up the mountain from Sebudi village escorted by guides form the village. However, he argued that the path needs to be improved. A rest area, for example is required, although not necessarily in the form of a permanent building, but some kind of temporary structure. Also because parts of the path are quite challenging, safety measures need to be put in place to ensure the safety of climbers. Purna admitted the region of Karangasem has a lot of potential for trekking and adventure tour-
ism, but added that it is important to asses which ones are worth developing. Regent of Karangasem, Wayan Geredeg, while accompanying members of the Indonesia Association of Tour and Travel Agency (ASITA) - Bali Chapter, along a paddy field trekking path at Jasri village, said that Karangasem has a lot of potential for selling trekking tours. Chairman of the ASITA Bali, Ketut Ardana, revealed similar opinions. According to Ardana, the potential of the natural surroundings of Karangasem to serve as a tourist attraction is second to none. “Karangasem has an overlay of beautiful terraced paddy fields because the whole area is very hilly, with steep valleys and winding rivers,” he said. According to Ardana who is from Ulakan, Manggis, Karangasem, there is no doubt that Karangasem has unrivalled potential to develop tourism based on its natural beauty. In addition to natural attractions, Karangasem also has a lot of unique culinary treasures. “The tradition of magibung (feasting in camaraderie) is another unique feature of Karangasem which could marry very well with outdoor tourism,” he said. The potential of the natural scenery to be used for tourism activities such as trekking, must
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During the celebrations of the the 107th commemoration of Puputan Klungkung and 23rd anniversary of Semarapura town, on Sunday (April 26th), maestro puppet painter Nyoman Mandra passed down his skills of Kamasan classical puppet painting to 12 painters.
Karangasem: trekking path from Sebudi to Pasar Agung Temple be developed in such a way as to remain sustainable. Certainly the landscape must not be turned into
a concrete jungle although slight amendments do need to be made to the landscape. These should be
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Regent of Karangasem, Wayan Geredeg, accompanying members of the Indonesia Association of Tour and Travel Agency (ASITA) - Bali Chapter, along a paddy field trekking path at Jasri village.
done in appropriate measures and also in such a way that promotes responsibility garbage disposal, so that the environment does not become strewn with rubbish, which would disturb the beautiful scenery. (013)
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Kintamani coffee draws interest of foreign coffee forum
BANGLI - Bali coffee produced by farmers in Kintamani is not only able to seduce coffee lovers in Indonesia, but also coffee lovers overseas. Due to its unique flavor, Bali coffee of Kintamani has even drawn the interest of a foreign SME, revealed the Head of Bangli Cooperatives and SMEs Agency, Dewa Gede Suparta on Monday. Pisarki to Bangli so that he could conduct an assessment of the coffee situation. FORSEAA took several samples of coffee from producers in the area of Bangli and Manikliyu village, Kintamani. While performing the assessment, FORSEAA invited Bangli to attend a coffee exhibition on the African Coast with export in mind. “Being interested in the Bali coffee of Kintamani, FORSEAA asked
villages are exporting their product. “Based on data collected, mangosteen from these villages are exported, while mangosteen grown in other villages are only sold to the local markets of Bali and Java,” he said. Sebudi said that there is no data that confirms exactly why foreign fruit importers only buy fruit from these two villages. But according to farmers and collectors, the fruit from villages of Unggahan and Bongancina are of good quality with smooth skin and a lot of flesh. The stems of these fruit are also shorter which makes them able to stay fresh longer, once they have been picked. Mangosteen that are chosen for export are not resold as fruit to be eaten but are processed into cosmetic and
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us to attend the exhibition on the African Coast,” he explained. However, so far it is not certain whether Bangli will participate in the exhibition or not. Since the assessment, the FORSEAA has not provide further confirmation regarding the schedule of the exhibition or the other details. “We are still awaiting further confirmation from FORSEAA,” he added. (kmb40)
Subak museum near temple nears completion GIANYAR - The two-story subak museum located near the Dang Kahyangan, Masceti temple in Medahan village, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, will be receiving a budget allocation from the government of Gianyar worth IDR 2 billion in 2015. The fund is the second installment allocated to the subak museum construction project. The first installment provided was worth IDR 1.6 billion. The 2015 funds are being allocated to complete the museum project, part of which is being provided by Gianyar regional budget and an additional IDR 10 billion is being provided by the central government. The fund is waiting for the tender process to be complete before it can be disbursed. In addition to the IDR 12 billion budget, this year the government of Gianyar also allocated financial assistance worth IDR 350 million for the development phase II of the subak museum and traditional farmers’ houses and other supporting facilities. Head of the Gianyar Culture Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Wijana, confirmed these facts, saying that the subak museum development project plan will take four months to complete, once the funds have been released. “Currently, construction is on hold as we wait for the tender process to go through,” he said. Previously, the subak museum development project was created based on mutual agreement between the subak chief and supporting devotees of Masceti temple (20 subak chiefs) who proposed the development of the subak museum as a medium of education for the younger generation and a means to preserve this traditional institution (subak) that has been handed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. The subak museum project fund comes from the Ministry of Education and Culture through the assistance of the government of Gianyar whose proposal was accepted by central government. According to the subak chief who leads the temple supporting devotees, Nyoman Somo Wirawan, the subak museum project is based on planning and profound discussions involving experts in the field of agriculture, arts and culture as well as architecture. The subak chief explained that the construction of the two storey museum was communicated to all citizens and has been given full support by all parties. The subak museum is to serve as a place of education, development and preservation of subak and to increase tourist visits to the area of Masceti. The idea of a subak museum emerged duign during a workshop at Masceti Temple in 2010, where discussion were held about ways of preserving the subak system. (kmb16)
Buleleng exports mangosteen to China Buleleng exports mangosteen to ChinaOther than mangoes, Depaha village, Kubutambahan, Buleleng, also has a local fruit known in English as mangosteen, which has managed to penetrate the international market. This sweet fruit with a slightly sour flavour, is grown in many villages in North Bali but mangosteen farmers in Unggahan village, Seririt and Bongancina village, Busungbiu are exporting their fruit to China. Horticulture Production Division Head, I Gede Sebudi, with permission from the Head of the Buleleng Agriculture and Livestock Agency, Nyoman Swatantra, said on Monday that among the many mangosteen producing villages in the area, so far, only Unggahan and Bongancina
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The coffee from Kintamani is attracting the attention from abroad, one of them is from Africa
He said that the foreign agency that is interested Kintamani Bali coffee is the Forum of Small Medium Enterprise AFRICA-ASEAN (FORSEAA). FORSEAA is a group of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based out of New York. He said that the Ministry of MSME of the RI, facilitated the recent visit of FORSEAA Program Officer Mr. Raffal
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medical products. “Only mangosteen of the very best grade are able to be exported because they will be used for cosmetics and drugs,” he said. There are also no exact figures for the number of Buleleng Mangosteen that could reach international markets because Buleleng itself has no mangosteen collectors, only growers. These collectors then sell the fruits to exporters in Denpasar. “Mangosteen at Unggahan village sells their mangosteen to collectors from Lokapaksa, while the mangosteen from Bongancina village are sold to collectors from Pajahan village, Pupuan, Tabanan and these collectors then sell them to exporters in Denpasar,” he said. When Sebudi was asked about
local mangosteen cultivation in Buleleng, he said that pests and diseases were the main challenges that farmers anticipate. Also that regarding fruit produced for export, special attention is given to its quality. To that end, the Field School (SL) provides guidance to mangosteen cultivators for the control of pests and diseases, such as thrips and mites (insect) that spread by fungi and cause yellow sap, so that famers are better equipped to deal with such situations. “Often these attacks go unnoticed until they have caused the crops to fail, so we are still providing guidance about how to overcome this challenge so that cultivators can meet the demands of the market,” he added. Since long ago, mangosteeen,
which are harvested once a year, have been grown in the subdistricts of Sawan, Seririt, Banjar and Busungbiu. The villages that produced mangosteen include; Lemukih, Galungan, Sekumpul and Bebetin (Sawan subdistrict), Cempaga, Pedawa and Tigawasa (Banjar subdistrict), Unggahan and Ularan (Seririt subdistrict) as well as Bongancina, Subuk and Tista (Busungbiu subdistrict). Farmers in North Bali have been growing mangosteen tress by using the intercropping system for many years, because they say that it gives the best results, and allows for increased yields. The data for 2014 indicates that there were 59,762 mangosteen trees that produced a total of 1,915 tons of mangosteen. (mud)
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Enjoy sunset from Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Balinese Temple
JIMBARAN - Bali is renowned for its legendary sunsets, and in the late afternoons a daily ritual takes place as hundreds of residents and visitors make their way to the beaches on the west coast to farewell the sun as it sets behind the horizon. While enjoying a cocktail or an icy cold beer, many people are hoping to see the much-coveted green flash – a fleeting spot of intense green light an instant after sunset, caused by light refracting in the atmosphere. This is best seen when the sun sets over the ocean, when it is absolutely clear all the way to the horizon, but be warned it will be gone in the blink of an eye, so don’t blink! At the end of the day, however, this isn’t the only sunset phenomenon in Bali. Visitors also flock to Pura Tanah Lot, one of the island’s most dramatic and venerated sea temples, dedicated to the sea spirits and founded by Nirartha, one of the last Majapahit priests to come from Java in the 16th century. The temple is perched on a craggy wave-lashed rock just at the edge of the frothing white surf and glistening black shoreline, and is probably the most photographed sight in Bali. It can only be reached at low tide and the surrounding rocks are rumoured to be inhabited by sea snakes. The best, albeit the most crowded, time to visit is in the late afternoon when you can see the splendid profile of the temple silhouetted against the setting sun. Likewise, Pura Luhur Uluwatu, on the southwest tip of the Bukit Peninsula cannot be missed. This 11th century temple is balanced on the very edge of a narrow rocky cape, overhanging perpendicular cliffs 70 metres above the crashing breakers of the Indian Ocean. Its grey volcanic stone, glowing with the radiant colours of the setting sun, will leave you with a lasting and haunting memory of spiritual Bali. While here, you may also wish to watch the famous
Kecak Dance, which is performed daily at 6pm. If you get a good seat at the back of the amphitheatre, you will also get a view of the sunset. There are numerous rustic beach bars and rooftop bars as well as stylish upmarket beachside venues all along Bali’s west coast from Tabanan to Canggu to Seminyak to Kuta to Jimbaran to Uluwatu, but one of the finest places to catch the sunset is Sunset Beach Bar & Grill at InterContinental Bali Resort. This casual, alfresco beachfront bar offers a refreshingly unpretentious, ‘toes-in-sand’ informality, fanned by ocean breezes and with the best front-row seats to unparalleled 180degree sunset views across Jimbaran Bay. With its top-notch service, Sunset Beach Bar & Grill provides a variety of open-air seating arrangements: sit-up bar stools at the thatched-roof central bar and serving station, or scattered across the sand bank, a series of beach-facing tables and chairs, bean bags and private cabanas – all shaded by mature trees. An extensive bar menu covers global beer brands, boutique wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and healthy juices, but the signature here is a vast selection of innovative sundowners and cocktails. These
include a full range of Mojitos, Daiquiris, Martinis and Margaritas, as well as Sunset Pitchers of Sangria or Pimm’s – great for sharing with friends along with some light snacks such as Sunset Beach Bar & Grill’s contemporary seafood bites and Mediterranean favourites. And who knows, while watching the sunset, you might even get to see the elusive green flash! Blessed by an endless stretch of white sand beach overlooking the tranquil waters of Jimbaran Bay, InterContinental Bali Resort features 417 guest rooms in three unique levels of accommodation. The property embraces a 14 hectare tropical landscape that is a blend of indigenous flora, gentle waterways and stone statues reflecting the island’s artistic heritage. There are six swimming pools, Planet Trekkers children’s resort, a fitness centre and plenty of recreational activities to keep guests occupied throughout the day. Spa Uluwatu is a dedicated healing and beauty facility for individual sessions, while the exclusive Villa Retreats promises indulging spa packages for couples. A superb choice of restaurant venues makes every dining experience an adventure in culinary excellence.
Ceremony
Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc. The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion. The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines. In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.
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LONDON — The family of Amy Winehouse has criticized a documentary about the late singer that is due to have its premiere at next month’s Cannes Film Festival.
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A statement issued Sunday by family spokesman Chris Goodman said director Asif Kapadia’s “Amy” is “misleading and contains some basic untruths.” The statement said the film suggested family members did too little to help the singer, who died in July 2011 at age 27 of accidental alcohol poisoning. The soul diva, whose 2006 album “Back to Black” won five Grammy Awards, had battled drug and alcohol abuse for years. The family statement said the movie did not reflect the “huge effort from all concerned to help Amy at all stages.” “Fundamentally, the Winehouse family believes that the film does a disservice to individuals and families suffering from
the complicated affliction of addiction,” it said. The filmmakers said in a statement that they began work with “total objectivity” and the support of the Winehouse family. They said the documentary was the result of interviews with about 100 people who knew the singer, including “friends, family, former partners and members of the music industry that worked with her.” Kapadia won wide acclaim with “Senna,” a documentary about the late motor racing champion Ayrton Senna. “Amy” is due to screen out of competition at the May 13-24 Cannes festival. (ap)
Salma Hayek visits Lebanon to launch film ‘The Prophet’
BCHARRE, Lebanon — Salma Hayek is in Lebanon, her first visit to her ancestral homeland, to launch “The Prophet,” an animated feature film she co-produced. Hayek visited the picturesque mountain village of Bcharre in northern Lebanon on Sunday to pay homage to Khalil Gibran, the Lebaneseborn poet who wrote “The Prophet,” the book on which the film is based. “Let us have a private moment in this place that we dreamt so long to be a part of,” Hayek said before entering the Gibran Museum. “The Prophet,” written in 1923, has inspired generations of artists. The book, a series of poems about love, joy, sorrow, work and spirituality, has been translated into at least 40 languages. Gibran also was a sculptor and a painter influenced by the English Romantics. He migrated to the United States in the late 1890s, dying there in 1931. Hayek posed with one of Gibran’s towering sculptures outside the museum
and dipped her feet in nearby mountain spring waters before visiting his tomb and viewing his work. “The Prophet” director Roger Allers, who also directed Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King,” accompanied Hayek. The film tells the story of a friendship between a young girl and an imprisoned poet. Quoting from Gibran’s book, Allers said: “’Work is love made visible.’ And I really feel that about this movie.” The film premieres April 30 in Lebanon. Distributor Mohammed Fadallah said it will be showing in 20 theaters here before going to the Gulf region and North Africa. (ap) Mexican and American Salma Hayek sits in front of a statue of LebaneseAmerican poet Khalil Gibran during her visit to his museum in the northeast mountain town of Bcharre, Lebanon, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
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The mud field buffalo race is becoming more widely known to the general public as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors coming to watch the rare spectacle.
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NEGARA - Long ago, the agrarian society of Jembrana, created the makepung lampit or mud field buffalo race, a tradition which is unique to this area. The mud field buffalo race is becoming more widely known to the general public as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors coming to watch the rare spectacle. Last Sunday (Apr. 26) at Peh, Kaliakah village, more than a hundred photographers from various regions of Indonesia and overseas, deliberately came to hunt buffalo racing shots in the rice fields. Deputy Regent of Jembrana, I Made Kembang Hartawan, who was present in the midst of the spectators, confirmed that the tradition of mud field buffalo racing only exists in Jembrana. For this
reason representative of Jembrana invited photographers to document this unique tradition and share information about it with the world. A group of young Jembranese have coalesced in the KFJ Jembrana
Photographers Community, which seeks to preserve and promote this tradition. “It cannot be found at any other places. In Borneo, they do run buffalo, but the animals are free to run where they want and the purpose is to see if they can run in a straight line as these are the buffalo that will then be sold. In Madura there is a race but they use cows. Thus, this kind of buffalo race can only be found in Jembrana, and this tradition still survives to this day,” said Kembang Hartawan, who also serves as adviser to the Jembrana Photographers Community (KFJ). Jembrana regency hopes that the
event can continue into the future and be included in a tour package that would entice photographers and foreign travelers to stay in Jembrana. “To make it sustainable, we will be holding regular scheduled buffalo races that will be part of a package that includes the community of photographers and other cultural aspects of Jembrana,” he added. In contrast to the other buffalo races, this makepung lampit does not have a chariot attached to the animal but instead uses a lampit - a tool used by farmers for flattening the soil of paddy fields before
planting rice. The mud field buffalo race of Jembrana is a long standing tradition of this agrarian society and although other area may have held similar races in the past, Jembrana is the only place where it still practiced. (olo) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.