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density, Bali now standsat 673 people per squarekilometer making the island

quite crowdedin comparisonto the nationalaverage of124 peopleper squarekilometre.

Fearingt h ei n d i g e n o u sBalinese areb e c o m i n gincreasinglymarginalizedin their ownh o m e l a n d ,P a s t i k ac o n t i n u e d : O u r

economy keeps growing. Atleast this indicates that we areimproving, although we agreethat we need to furtherminimize the economic gapexisting between the island'sdifferent areas.

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also urbanization. Manypeople move to Bali because ofits promising economy.

In the ten years 2000-

2010 Bali's population grewfrom 3.15 million to 3.89 million

an average annual increaseof 2.15%.

In the preceding fourdecades the island's annualrate of population growth hadnever exceeded 2%.

In terms of population

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T : +62(0)361 776604 +62(0)361 771540 M : 081 999 039 518

Bali Becoming One ofI n d o n e s i a ' s M o s tCrowded Islands

The BaliD a i l y ( T h eJakarta Post)

repor t s t ha tB a l i ' spopulation isgrowing at analarming rate.

The latestp o p u l a t i o ntotals from thep r o v i n c i a la u t h o r i t i e ss h o w 4 . 2 2million peopleliving on Bali,an increase of8% from the3.89 million reported just two

years ago.Bali governor Made

M a n g k u P a s t i k a s a y s :Current ly , the is land'spopulation has reached 4.22million. This is a remarkableincrease. I'm sure that it is notonly due to the birth rate, but

Bali's Booming Population

"When you as a guest come under our roofyour absolute happiness is our personal

responsibility ... Warren Mead

Jl Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua150 m past Ramada Hotel

T: +62 (0) 361 776604 | M: +62 (0) 81999039518E: [email protected] | W: www.meadsinbali.com

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Gday again folks and I hope you all had a great Christmas. As with themost of us its all about eating, drinking and enjoying a well earnedbreak for the years end, unfortunaltely the bills keep rolling in and thewolves are always, not so far from the door, so its back to work unt il theNew Years break. This would have to be one of my favorite times of theyear as you get to usher in the new year with a huge party and make aNew Years resolutiuon. Some people seem to make great bigpromises to themselves for the New Year, which inadvertently turns tomud, leaving the wisher with a feeling of disappointment and generally

not making a change at all. I think the best way to go with your New Years resolution is to make it an easyone. Ill be pledging to only drink green bottles six days a week from now on and probably try to not start until4pm each day, which should leave me with a big satisfied feeling as its about the norm anyways, give or takea few days. Just remmember the kiss method keep it simple silly .

There are heaps of places in and around Kuta having a New Years Eve bash this year. They have arather large event sorted at Bamboo Bar and grill, who I might add just took out an award for the bestvalue resturant in Kuta for 2012 and based on their first year in operation, Id say you will be seeing them for along time yet. You can check out their New Years Eve advert on page 23. The Bounty Hotel, as usual, ishaving a huge shin dig with their newly renovated party area near the pool. The resturant, stage and eventhe pool have had a massive makeover and have been tricked out well. They usually have a screamer of aparty, not for the faint hearted. Good music, good food, and all the cocktails and drinks you can poke a stickat, all for the one entry price. Check out their adver t on page 8, and cheers for the support Mr Sven.

Now, I guess this New Years I've saved my favorite till last and that's the New Years Eve bash thatMoo Moos Bar and Grill have got planned for everyone. Im not just saying that because one of thepapers staff members, forgot to put two pictures in the Moo Moos advert last week and the powers that beare complaining and looking for a reduced cost for the full centre page spread that caused so much attentiondue to the missing pictures. We gave them an extra two pictures this week to help balance the scales,however next week we might put the advert in upside down and see what response that gets from themanagement (only joking Mr Richard), although I am serious when I say it is my first choice for the 2013count down in Bali. They have decked the place out in a kind of white Christmas theme which will followthrough to the New Years Eve party. They have specials on about everything in the place and the staff andthe dedicated hostess's along with the boss know how to keep everyone happy and comfortable for a party.Id be getting in quick as the tables are sure to fill fast being that its really setup for the whole family or largegroups to enjoy. I like the five dollar imported Aussie steaks. Thanks again for your support guys and lets seeif you can get your artwork in before the dead line each week instead of 5 hours late as seems to be thenorm. Maybe that can be your New Years resolution ?? Like I said an easy one. Please check out thecentre page spread Moo Moo's takes each week and get on down for a few with a group.

Ok, before I sign out this year I want to offer my condolences to the family and friends of a true Balicharacter that was lost this week, mostly known at the Kuta Weekly as Sir Les, the man was a truegentleman, even though he backed the Eagles and hated my beloved Pies, he was always onto us for thepaper each week and commeneted on almost every improvement we made to the pages that you read eachweek. If it was a matter of opinion, then he was Aliasj's biggest fan. I hope you rest in peace old mate. Yourpositive feedback and conjecture will be sorely missed over a few quiet ones late at night.

Ok folks I guess thats the last thing Ill say this year, or the last thing youll read from me as its aboutthat time again. I truly hope the most of you have had a great year, whether itbe on the island or elsewhere. I hope the year ahead is a great one for all ourfamilys, friends and readers. I hope all our sponsors do especially well thisyear and hang in with us for many years to come. We cant do the paperwithout their suppor t. So, as I say every week I hope the most of you stay safe,happy, healthy and always remmember Don't sweat the small stuff, Lifes toshort

Enjoy Your Week,ALIASJ.

ps: the world didn't end in 2012 you idiots.

BALI THE RIGHT WAY

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THIS WEEK SPORT PROGRAMS @ Kuta Townhouses

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WEDNESDAYSydney Sixers v Hobart H 'canes @4.00pm

THURSDAY

Adel ' Str ikers v Melb Stars @4.30pm

FRIDAY

Sydney Thunders v Br isbane Heat @3.00pm

Big Bash League

SATURDAY

Perth Scorchers v Melb Renegades @6.00pm

SUNDAY

Sydney Thunders v Sydney Sixers @4.00pm

TUESDAY

Hobart H'canes v Perth Scorchers @4.00pm

CRICKET nd

2 Test

Austral ia v Sr i LankaWednesday - Sunday @7.00am

UFC 15 5

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B r e a k f a s t L u n c h D i n n e rOpen hours 10.00 am - 03.00 am

New Year Eve Large func t ions

(Italian, Western and Indonesian Varieties)

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Jl. Sunset Road 10X, Kerobokan, BaliPh.+62 361 8475955/Fax.+62 361 8475682

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RV-1374JOGLO VILLA IN BUKIT

This beautiful Joglo villa with spectacular viewsover Jimbaran Bay comprises of a breezy open

air lounge and living area with spaciousbedrooms, open air en suits in 4 separate

pavilions around swimming pool set on 22 are offreehold land in Bukit. There are only a few

traditional Javanese Joglo villas in Bali whichoffer such stunning surroundings. Cleverly

carved using groove techniques completed withantique traditional furnishings and artifact art

makes this villa unique and special for admirer ofthis form of art. 8 are of freehold land next to the

villa is included in the offered price!

Price: USD 2,625,000Location: Bukit

RV-1296FAMILY HOUSE

This fully furnished and fully equipped 2bedroom house is set on 1.35 are of freeholdland and located in a quiet neighborhood inUngasan area just a short drive to JimbaranBay. Surrounded with everything you might

need for happy living, such as schools,hospitals, supermarkets, best surf spots and the

most beautiful beaches are close by andmaking this house great value. Don't miss it,

call us now!

Price: Rp. 850,000,000Location: Bukit

RV-1297FREEHOLD IN BUKIT

This freehold 2 storey 2 bedroom house with studyroom upstairs set on 1.2 are land and located in

Bukit area not far from Bali Cliff Resort. Bukit is afast developing area and already has internationalschools, hospitals, big supermarkets and the mostbeautiful beaches are only 10 minutes drive. Thehouse comes fully furnished and equipped. Verymotivated seller, please contact us for inspection!

Price: Rp. 900,000,000Location: Bukit

RV-1361UNIQUE TROPICAL RELAXATION

This unique 2 storey villa, located in Canggu is

set on 13 are of leasehold land and consists of 3separate buildings. The main house has 1 largeensuite bedroom on the second floor, with kitchenplus dining and living area on the first floor andcomplete with guest toilet. In other part of the

land there are 2 another smaller villas withbedroom and semi outdoor bathroom in each,giving you three bedrooms in total. The mainvilla has small bridge that connects to a large

garden and superb great pool with tropicalcoconut trees, the garden area is perfect for

gathering and relaxation!. Comes fully furn ished,this villa is great for rental or holiday home!

Price: USD 400,000Location: Canggu

Locat ion: Bukit

RV-1357EXPERIENCE MODERN LIFESTYLE

AND NATURE

This newly built 2 storey villa, set on 8 areleasehold land is located in Canggu. This villaoffers beautiful views of the ricefields overlooking

the great pool and is located just minutes awayfrom Echo beach. The villa has a combination of

modern and natural design, and comes with 3bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The living room

connects with modern western kitchen and opendining area. The villa master bedroom is locatedon the first floor and the other 2 bedrooms, eachwith amazing views are on the second floor. Thisproperty has a large parking area and comes semi

furnished, offering an enormous potential forrentals. The seller is motivated!

Price: USD 300,000Location: Canggu

RV-1359ECO FRIENDLY AND BREEZY IN SANURThis a beautiful family home in one of Sanur's

most popular streets, only 5 minutes to Sindhubeach and the shopping and restaurant area in

central Sanur, with Bali International School closeby. This new 2 storey leasehold villa is set on 5 areof land, built with an Eco friendly design, o ffering

lots of natural light, beautiful garden and hugeverandah. Consisting of 4 bedrooms and 3

bathrooms, each bedroom has unique windowdesign and veranda space. This villa perfect for

family home or holiday group, offering very quietand peaceful surroundings. .Comes fully furnished

with kitchen , study room/office, laundry area,garden and great 10x4 meter salt water pool

completing the tropical look!Price: USD 350,000

Location: Sanur


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No Parking on the Paddocks

Tanah Ampo ResidentsRefuse Regency Plans toBuild Parking Facility onFarm Land for East BaliCruise Terminal

The Bali Post reports thatresidents at Tanah Ampo on theeaste rn coast o f Ba l i a tKarangasem are refusing to

surrender their farming lands topermit the construction of parkingfacilit ies for the Tanah Ampo

In te rna t iona l Cru iseTerminal.

L o c a l f a r m e r s a r econcerned that they will beseparated from ancestralfarming lands in order toaccommodate a parking lot for acruise terminal that, in the end,will not be favoured by the cruiseindustry.

The farmer's refusal tosurrender their lands wasconfirmed by Tanah Ampovillage chief, I Gede Suyadnya,who confirmed his efforts over

separate three meetings topersuade local farmers to selltheir lands to the port project havebeen unsuccessful.

Suyadnya explained thatthe refusal was in part promptedby the inability of Karangasemauthorities to actually put thecruise terminal into operation.Past efforts to lure internationalcruise ships to the port have hadvery mixed results due to poor

the pontoon erected toreceive ships' tenders at a portthat offers no protection to theopen seas.

Moreover, local citizenspoint out that in recent months noships have come to the port,preferring instead to berth at thesouthern port of Benoa that is ableto bring large ships alongside apier in a protected harbor.

The lack of business for thepor t has a lso made theKarangasem regency's offer of a70% - 30% split in parking feesbetween the village and theregional government less thancompelling.

The lack of promisingreturns from the proposed parkingfacility and the desire to preservetheir agricultural lands haveunited the villagers in rejecting theplan put forth by the regency forthe proposed parking lot.


Seeking a Share of the VOA ActionB a l i R e n e w sEfforts to Snag aShare of Visa FeesPaid by ForeignVisitors

O n c e a g a i n amovement has beenlaunched in Bali to securea share of the visa-on-arrival fees (VOA) paid by

visiting tourists to Bali that is nowentirely remitted to Jakarta.As reported by Radar Bali,

the chairman of Commission IV ofthe Bali House of Representatives(DPRD Bali), Nyoman Parta,confirmed that he would soonoutline steps that should be takenfor Bali to get a fair share of theserevenues.

Parta is calling for theestablishment of a Special

Commission in 2013 to

examine the distribution of VOArevenues.

He claims the struggle toobtain a share of VOA fees paid byforeign visitors is realistic.

N y o m a n P a r t a h a sestimated the total VOA feescollected at Bali's airport totalsRp. 6.5 trillion (US$670 million).

Bad Math?The legislator's calculations

i n a c c u r a t ebased on the mistakenassumption that 2.5million foreign touristspay Rp. 250,000 eachfor VOA. Parta 'scalculation are flawedin that the cost of theVOA is closer to Rp.242,0000 (US$25)and fails to consider

that visitors f rom ASEANcountries do not pay the VOA fee.

Parta insists that, whateverthe actual total collected, Balineeds a share of the tax feescollected for VOA in order tom a i n t a i n t h e i s l a n d ' sinfrastructure and improve thestate of the Balinese touristattractions.


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KUTA WEEKLYREAL ESTATE GUIDEREAL ESTATE

As a foreigner, there is anumber of ways that canlead to you owning yourdream property in Bali.

The best option for you willdepend on your personal situation,the type of property, risk factors andthe type of investment model.Even though it states in Indonesianlaw that foreigners are not allowed tohold a 'freehold' land title, there areways that have been in practice for anumber of years that enableforeigners to control a freehold titleindirectly or to hold a leasehold titlein their own name.

RIGHT OF USE (HAK PAKAI)This is the right of use over

state-owned (crown land) orproperty owned by public or privatepersons/entities for a specificpurpose for (generally) a finite periodand occasionally for an indefiniteperiod. This land right may not besold, exchanged or transferredunless expl ici t ly state in anagreement.

Hak pakai may be held byand Indonesian individual or entity.

Or foreigner permanently domiciledin Indonesia, or a foreign legal entitywith a representative office inIndonesia such as foreign Banks,embassies, etc.

NOMINEE SYSTEM FORHAK MILIK

This structure is a regularlypracticed procedure in Indonesia,whereby the foreigner nominatesand Indonesian representative toacquire the land and to hold the'freehold' title (Hak Milik) on behalf ofthe foreigner.

Ownership of the land istransferred from the previous owner

to the Indonesian nominee.The foreigner and the

Indonesian nominee then sign anagreement which recognizes theIndonesian nominee as the legalowner of the property whilstdeclaring the foreigner as the rightfulowner of the property. Thisagreement denotes that theIndonesian nominee will carry outany directives from the foreignerregarding the land. This agreementmust always be concluded in thepresence of a public notary.

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN INDONESIA

RV-1348UNIQUE INTERIOR

This house with unique interior design is locatedin quite Taman Griya neighborhood b etween

Nusa Dua and Jimbaran with a short drive to thebeach. It comes semi furnished has 3 generouslysized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living and diningareas, fully equipped kitchen and garage. Comfyfreehold house for happy family is offered at a

very attractive price, early viewing isrecommended.

Price: Rp. 1,500,000,000Location: Jimbaran

RV-1375PERFECT STARTER HOME

An excellent opportunity to purchase a brand newvilla inside a secure complex of 12 villas in a

prime location in Jimbaran. This villa is in just

over 2.5 Are of Freehold land and has 4 bedroomsand 3 bathrooms. You will find a generous sizedgarden and high quality construction throughout.There is also access to a shared swimming pooland common area. Priced extremely reasonably

with a view to obtaining a quick sale.

Price: Rp. 3,500,000,000Location: Jimbaran

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Russians pay $1,000 for doomsday party in Soviet bunkerA Cold War-era bunkerdesigned to save Sovietleaders from a nuclear attackwill hosted a 24-hour partyfor Russians willing to pay$1,000 for a ticket to escapethe apocalypse, which,

according to New Ageprophesies, was last Friday.

Bunker No. 42, now atourist attraction full of red alarmlights, is located 56 meters (184feet) underground in central

Moscow, near the Kremlin,and can accommodate up to 300people.

"Many people would feelmuch calmer if they could spendthis cri t ical day enjoyingmaximum comfort and safety,"

said Alexei Pavlovsky, a tourguide at the bunker, adding therewas strong interest in the partywhich was started at midnight onDecember 20.

Pavlovsky said the idea of

holding a party at thebunker, which has served as amuseum since 2006, came fromvisitors keen to mark the end ofan era in the Maya Long Countcalendar which came out atsunrise on December 21 - an

event interpreted by somegroups as the end of days."We don't have control

over things such as the end ofthe world. But we are ready forpretty much everything," he said.

"There'll be a children'sroom with cartoons, for adultsthere' l l be movies, talksdedicated to the end of the worldand tours of the museum.There'll be live broadcasts fromo t h e r b u n k e r s i n o t h e rcountries."

Upon entering the bunker,built in 1956, visitors will bewhisked 18 floors down in anelevator to a warren of roomswhere loudspeakers blast outthe old Cold war warning:"Attention! Attention! The enemyhas carried out a nuclear attack!"

"The bunker is rather big,but everything here is arrangedin a way that makes people feelsafe. This is a comfortable, cozyplace to spend not just a day, buta whole war and even the end ofthe world," said Anna, a studentvisiting the bunker after theevent.

Other resorts across theworld are offering refuge for

those fearing the doomsdaypredictions.

A hotel on the slopes ofMount Rtanj in Serbia sold itselfas the best place to survive theapocalypse, basing its promiseon the mystical powers thatlocals say have flooded the areasince the mountain swallowed acastle belonging to a well to dosorcerer, trapping him inside

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T W O GUNS S T UDIO IS FOR S AL E....AP PLY W IT HIN

ECH O BEA CHECH O BEA CHECH O BEA CH

FIND USAT JALAN PURA BATU MEJAN - CANGGU - BALI - INDONESIA

CAN GGU BALICAN GGU BALI


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Change of Command at the Bali PoliceG e n e r a l A r i fW a c h y u n a d iReplaces GeneralBud i GunawanAfter Short 10-Month Reign a

Bali's Top CopA c c o r d i n g t o

various reports in theBali press, the Chief ofPolice for the Island ofBali, Inspector GeneralBudi Gunawan, hasbeen formally shifted outof his position as theisland's top cop inNovember with littlefanfare or public notice.

Changes in topcommand positions inthe Indonesian police force areenacted via secret telegrams

issued by the National PoliceHeadquarters.

The official spokesman forthe Bali police, CommissionerHariadi, confirmed to the Bali

Post that the subjecttelegram has been received

confirming the transfer ofGuawan to a new post and hisreplacement by Inspector

General Arif Wachyunadi fromhis former role as expert staff onsocial and political matters atpolice headquarters.

Gunawan new assignment

is as the head of theeducational institution for the

I n d o n e s i a n p o l i c e( K a l e m d i k p o l ) a n drepresents a promotion to apost that informally puts himin contention for the role of

National Police Chief thatbecomes vacant with theretirement of General TimurPradopo in January 2014.

Prior to his short 9-month assignment as Chiefof the Bali Police, BudiGunawan served as anadjutant to (then) PresidentMegawati Soekarnoputri.

Gunawan's name wasalso mentioned widely in thepress in connection withsuspicious, sizeable bank

accounts held among leadingpo l ice o f f i c ia ls , chargesGunawan has vehemently andrepeatedly denied.


G a r u d aE x a m i n i n gResumption ofBali to Darwin,Australia Flightsin 2013

G a r u d aIndonesia Airline is

r e p o r t e d t o b ee x p l o r i n g aresumption of servicebetween Bali andDarwin, Nor thernTerritory, Australia.

The announcementcomes after discussions inJakarta between NorthernTerritory Chief Minister TerryMills and Garuda CEO

Emirsyah Satar.Garuda will be sending a

delegation to Darwin early in2013 to explore the resumptionof air service.

Terry Mills has publicly

expressed hisdesire to persuadeGaruda Indonesia toonce again fly to hisD a r w i n a f t e rterminating its thrice-w e e k l y s e r v i c e sbetween Bali andDarwin in 2009.

Garuda currentlyoperates 35 weeklyflights between Baliand Australia withflights to Sydney,

Melbourne and Perth.G a r u d a h a s a l s o

announced plans to start flyinga g a i n t o B r i s b a n e ,Queensland.

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Aries March 21 to April 20Restless Rams are ready to rumble, as mighty Marsincreases your fiery energy [which means you'll probably gointo overdrive, barge in and take over festive proceedings].Cool down or you'll be worn out by dinner time! Mars thenmoves into your peer group zone on Boxing Day [untilFebruary 2] so focus on true mates and give fair-weatherfriends the flick.

Taurus April 21 to May 21The Moon's in hedonistic Taurus for Xmas Eve and most ofXmas Day, so you'll be in the mood for plenty of eating,drinking, gift giving and making merry. If you pace yourself,you'll enjoy the celebrations more. Dynamic Mars marchesinto your career zone on Wednesday, so use the holidayseason to come up with a proactive professional plan for2013.

Gemini May 22 to June 21Gung-ho Geminis are in freedom-bunny mode, as you look forexciting new activities [and maybe an airline ticket] in yourChristmas stocking. Boxing Day promises plenty of holidayhappiness and hijinks, as the Moon and Jupiter j oin up in yoursign. As you head into the New Year, be inspired by birthdaygreat Henry Miller Do anything but let it produce joy.

Cancer June 22 to July 23Don't labor under the delusion that you can handle everythingon your own. Cooperation and teamwork are highlighted, somake sure you include family and friends in your festivepreparations. Expect some post-Christmas chaos, as Friday'sFull moon [in your sign] increases emotional sensitivity anddecreases patience. Time for Crabs to chill out and calmdown.

Leo July 24 to August 23Sociable Lions love to participate in Yuletide revelry. Just

make sure you are pulling your weight [with preparations andcleaning up] otherwise you'll be in the bad books on BoxingDay when Uranus revs up your rebellious side. Friday's FullMoon falls in your intrigue zone so someone may tell yousomething in confidence. But can a loud-mouth Leo keep asecret?

Libra September 24 to October 23Librans love Christmas because it combines your two greatloves shopping and socializing. But you'll have to be extradiplomatic if you want to avoid a fraction too much friction withfamily members during the festive season. Your home life willundergo profound changes in 2013, but remember you are inthe process of creating a firm new base.

Scorpio October 24 to November 22Prepare for a memorable Christmas that highlights love,cooperation and convivial conversation. Be flexible though and don't let your need to be in control get out of control. Withdynamic Mars moving into your domestic zone, why not fill upsome of your holiday time with plenty of hard physical workaround the home? Get your skates on Scorpio!

Sagittarius November 23 to December 21With Venus in your sign, you're more diplomatic than usual soresist the urge to stir loved ones up over Xmas lunch.[Instead, flash a sunny Sagittarian smile and tell a few funnystories.] If you spend more money than you can comfortablyafford over the festive season, you could end up with a FullMoon financial fiasco on your hands. Plug the cash flow drainASAP!

Capricorn December 22 to January 20Conscientious Capricorns want everything to be 110% righton Christmas Day as the Sun, Mars and Pluto boost yoursuper-perfectionist side. Keep your Yuletide cool and keepthings in perspective! Your motto for the coming week is fromQuentin Crisp [born on December 25] Treat all disasters as ifthey were trivialities, but never treat a triviality as if it were adisaster.

Aquarius January 21 to February 19With Mars bounding into your sign [and the Sun squaringUranus] you're at your adventurous Aquarian best andrebellious worst. Use your abundant energy to lend ahumanitarian hand to those in need. Plus take your dreamsfor the future and start putting them into practice in 2013. Justbecause you've thought about something doesn't meanyou've actually done it.

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Virgo August 24 to September 23With Mercury and Venus visiting your domestic zone, manyVirgos will celebrate Xmas at home this year. Mars moves intoyour wellbeing zone [from December 26-February 2] so it'simportant to be proactive about your health and fitness overthe holiday period. Virgos love variety and, the more you varyyour exercise routine, the more chance you'll stick with it in2013.

Pisces February 20 to March 20Fish are in a fabulously festive mood, as you get into theXmas spirit and enjoy the Yuletide celebrations. Friday's FullMoon highlights friendships, and will help you focus on themates who really have your best interests at heart. Your quotefor the week is from birthday great Marlene Dietrich [born onDecember 27] It's the friends you can call up at four am thatmatter.

Prince Harry 'kills Taliban chief'Prince Harry has killed a Talibancommander in Afghanistan, accordingto reports out of London

Reports suggest that the Royalgunship co-pilot unleashed a missilestrike to eliminate a senior terrorist leader

in late October during a joint patrol withAfghan troops.The 28-year-old prince, who

controls the mission from the front seat ofthe Apache, is nicknamed Big H by hiscolleagues based in Helmand inAfghanistan's south-west.

"We were on patrol and theApache helicopters were called in. Weheard this posh voice come over the radioand knew it was Big H. They were trackinga Taliban leader, he was commanderlevel," a defence insider said. "TheApache then let off some Hellfire missilesand its 30mm cannon and 'boom'. It was

Big H all the way."According to reports, Prince Harry

has been flying daily combat missionshelping troops engaged by enemyfighters.

"He's like a normal squaddie. Allthe guys in Afghan have so much respect

for him and love him," the insidersaid. "Big H is a legend, he's been out inAfghan and he's doing the business. Allthe guys love him, he's Big H. He likes adrink and a laugh and he's one of the lads."

Harry's father Prince Charles has

spoken of his anxiety over his son's tour."I really do understand the worry ofservice families when their loved ones areaway serving in somewhere likeAfghanistan. It's almost easier for thoseserving away than for those left behindbecause you worry all the time," he said."So I do appreciate the extraordinaryresilience and the unbelievable supportprovided by the families back here whoencourage and remind their loved onesthat they are there for them, despite whatthey have to put up with."

The article contains no commentfrom the Palace or the Ministry of Defence.


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Kuta Weekly Sports Corner27 Dec - 2 jan 2016 (316)

Tendulkar retires from ODIsIndian batting legendSachin Tendulkar hasa n n o u n c e d h i sr e t i r e m e n t f r o minternational one-day cricket after

scoring a record-b r e a k i n g 4 9centuries in the 50-over format.

The 39-year-old isthe world's top run-ge t t e r i n one-daycricket, with 18,426runs from 463 matchesat an average of 44.83.

"I have decided toretire from the one-day format ofthe game," he said in astatement.

"I feel blessed to have

fulfilled the dream of being partof a World Cup-winning Indianteam (in 2011).

"I am eternally grateful toall my well-wishers for theirunconditional support and loveover the years."

Tendulkar, who is also the

highest scorer in Tests,said that he was quitting to allowthe Indian selectors to build ateam for the 2015 World Cup

which is being held in Australiaand New Zealand.

"The preparatory processto defend the World Cup in 2015

should begin early... I would liketo wish the team all the very bestfor the future," he said.

Tendulkar, who has beendubbed the "Little Master",made his one-day debut aged16 in Gujranwala on a tour ofPakistan in 1989.

He lasted just twodeliveries before beingdismissed by Waqar Youniswithout scoring.

Bu t i n wha tturned out to be hislast two one-day

innings, during theAsia Cup in Dhaka inMarch, he made 114against Bangladeshto record his 100thinternational centuryand then scored 52against Pakistan.

He played in sixWorld Cups since1992 and f inal lyfound success in his

last appearance in thetournament when Indiadefeated Sri Lanka in the finalin Tendulkar's home city ofMumbai on April 2, 2011.

He was carried off thepitch at the end of the game onthe shoulders of his team-mates.

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Diving in BaliWant to plunge into the deep blue and get your mind

blown by Bali's underwater wildlife? Head right this way.Bali's dive sites offer great diversity: vertical walls and sandslopes, shipwrecks, limestone shorelines and black,volcanic outcrops, peaceful bays and ripping currents, coral-covered ridges, with both shore- and boat-diving. Expect tosee mantas, whale sharks and, from July through October,oceanic sunfish.Diving safaris are becoming the package of choice for thosewho want to see more of underwater Bali. These arebasically hotel/diving and transport packages. Becauseyou're staying near the dive sites, youcan do earlier and later dives andavoid the day-tripping crowds from thetourist areas that pack out popularsites. It also allows you to do moredives each day. Snorkelling isavailable at Tulamben, Amed, PadangBai and Pemuteran/Menjangan, sonon-diving partners and children canoften join day trips and safaris. Hereare Bali's 10 best:1. USAT Liberty

The Liberty shipwreck isconsidered Bali's most popular divesite. The American ship USAT Liberty

was an armed cargo steamship thatwas torpedoed by the Japanese in1942. The years under the sea havetransformed it to one of Indonesia's most beautiful artificialreefs. Stunning gorgonian sea fans, huge soft coral treesand big-barrel sponges all flourish here. A resident school ofbig-eyed jacks live on and around the ship and are unafraidof divers, so it's safe to enter the school and have them whirlaround you. The ship is also a haven for emperors, batfish,sweetlips and parrotfish.2. Tulamben drop-off

On the northeast coast, Tulamben Bay receivesvery plankton-rich waters and, coupled with the fact that thethree main dive sites provide totally different physicalenvironments, the bay is a stunning and diverse underwaterecosystem. The black sand in the area brings out the coloursof the corals, gorgonians, fish and other marine life. At thesouth end of the bay, a rocky point falls off sharplyunderwater to create a deep drop-off where sharks, whalesharks and sunfish have been found.

3. AmedAmed lies to the south, along the eastern coastline.

It was traditionally dependent on salt-panning and fishing,and despite the arrival of tourists it's retained that feeling.There are three main dive sites here; head south to theshipwreck at Lipah fishing village, or a bit further south to thedrift dive at Gili Selang, Bali's easternmost point.4. Lipah shipwreck

This village is tiny and so is the wreck, which can befound at the inner bay drop-off at the north end of Lipah Bay.Divers can take a boat down the coast, or just drive along thewinding coast and walk in. It's full of copper sweepers, abatfish school, hard coral growth and waving sea fans, andcan be both dived or snorkelled. Go with a good guide, as the

currents can come up fast and strong.5. Gili Tepekong

This big volcanic hump rises out of the water not farfrom the Candi Dasa shore on the south-east coast.Underwater, the area is covered with Medusa-like heads thatvary in size from huge boulders to small sea gardens. Theyare adorned with blood-red sea fans, tunicates and sponges.In some spots, the competition for space amid the corals isincredible. Other sites include Gili Mimpang and Gili Biaha.Currents are common in this area, but that means pelagic lifelike big tuna, jacks, sharks and even mola mola come in here.6. Blue Lagoon

The shallow reefs of BlueLagoon, near Padang Bai, are used forintroductory dives, night dives and longphoto excursions. Staghorn coral patchreefs start in only 3m of water. The reefthen opens out onto an area with hugecoral bommies, soft leather corals andflowing anemones. The area here canbe good for macro buffs; there arerumours of a lacey scorpionfish beingseen here as well.7. Napoleon Reef

Named for a large Napoleonwrasse seen here, Napoleon Reef is inthe north near Pemuteran. It can be

dived deep or shallow, day or night. Onthe northeast end is the Ikan Warungfish house, bustling with various

schools. Golden sea fans and large clumps of cotton-candycoral grow beside other gorgonians along the slope.8. Menjangen Island

The drop-offs at Menjangan Island can be a realtreat. This is the site of a now abandoned gua rd post that hasa broad channel leading to the beach. Expect to be greetedby batfish. The dive offers spectacular corals and many deepcrevices and fissures, as well as small caves. Sleepinggroupers and wary big-eyed jacks are found in the darkrecesses.9. Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay, on Nusa Penida, is protected andrelatively shallow, offering enjoyable conditions for divers ofall levels. The bay has two entrances and a large rock sits inthe centre. Be careful when diving this central rock, or alongthe outside edge of the bay, as the current can be strong,sweeping divers out along the outside wall into very tricky

diving conditions. When near the drop-off, look for largercreatures, such as molas, eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, sharksand an occasional bumphead wrasse. Schooling surgeonfishare abundant in some spots.10. Manta Point

Lucky divers may have a close encounter with themanta rays that are known to traverse this dive site. One ofthe mantas is pure white, a truly unearthly creature. MantaPoint is located along the high and rugged cliffs of NusaPenida, so it's not always easy to get there due to the bigswells that sometimes hit, but it's worth it to experience thesegentle, graceful creatures.

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Tendulkar was twomonths away from his 37thbirthday when he smashedthe first-ever double century inthe his tory of one-dayinternationals, making anunbeaten 200 against SouthAfrica in Gwalior in February,2010.

It was unclear if he willcontinue to play Test cricket,where he has scored a record15,645 runs in 194 matches at

an average of 54.32 with 51 centuries.Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth

said Tendulkar's records can never be matched."I am surprised by his move but he is leaving

ODI cricket on a high. I am sure he will want to leaveon a high in Test cricket also. He will be lookingforward to a good Test series against Australia," hesaid.

"His records cannot be surpassed."

Former captain Sourav Ganguly said: "I felt thathe might have played on, but it is his decision and Ithink it is right.

"There was a doubt on whether he would playODI cricket or not. But I am not surprised by hisdecision. He has done what he thought was right."

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also paidtribute to the record-breaking batsman.

"Master. 463 matches, 23 yrs, 18426 runs !!!!These numbers nobody else will be able to comeclose to. salute salute salute to sachin," he tweeted.

Tendulkar was part of a famed Indian middleorder which included Ganguly, Rahul Dravid andVenkatsai Laxman - all of whom havenow retired from all levels of thegame.

His announcement on Sundaycomes only weeks after RickyPonting, second only to Tendulkar inthe list of highest run scorers in Testcricket, played his last match forAustralia.

Tendulkar is also the starbatsman for the Mumbai Indians inthe Indian Premier League (IPL), adomestic Twenty20 tournament.

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T h e A F Lsaid any chargesthat resulted wereexpected to bel a i d i n l a t eJanuary, after theDemons haveh a d t i m e t orespond.

"Ev idencegathered duringthe investigationwill this week bep r o v i d e d t orelevant parties togive them an

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AFL investigators havealready interviewed key

Demons football staffand of f ic ia ls about theallegations.

If the allegations aresubstantiated, it could lead tothe AFL Commission handing

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Demons president DonMcLardy said earlier thismonth that Melbourne plannedto defend themselves againstthe claims.

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Pocock re-signs with ARUWallabies skipper David Pocock has inkeda fresh deal with Australian Rugby Union,keeping him in the gold jersey for a furtherthree years.

Star openside flanker Pocock, who will link upwith the Canberra-based Brumbies this seasonfollowing six years with Western Force, re-signed

with the ARU through 2015.Acting ARU chief Matt Carroll said the processwas "smooth and straightforward".

"David Pocock has made an enormous

contribution to rugby, as a player and anoutstanding individual, since his debut," he said i n astatement.

"2013 will be a big year for rugby and we arevery pleased to be able to have David available forthe Wallabies when they take on the combined mightof the British and Irish Lions in June.

"There's no doubt he will make a valuable

contribution to the Wallabies and Brumbies whenthey face the Lions during this historic Tour toAustralia.

"The Lions Tour is a unique Rugby experiencethat I'm sure David is looking forward to."

Brumbies coach Jake White said he expectsPocock to thrive in the nation's capital.

"To have a guy like David Pocock want to beinvolved with the Brumbies is very encouraging,"White said.

"The attitude and commitment of Brumbiesplayers both during 2012 and as we prepare for 2013has been outstanding. I see David thriving in thisenvironment. He will fi t in here perfectly.

"At the end of the day, we want to make David abetter player."

Pocock has 45 Test caps since making his

debut in Hong Kong against New Zealand in 2008.His Super Rugby career began with the

Western Force in 2006 and ended when heannounced at the end of the 2012 season that hewould move east for the Brumbies' 2013 campaign.

A two-time IRB International Player of the Yearnominee and 2010 John Eales Medal winner, Pocockrecently returned from a knee injury to join theWallabies on their Spr ing Tour of Europe.

Pocock is the third Qantas Wallaby to extendhis contract with the ARU in recent months after WillGenia and former schoolmate Quade Cooper both

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Les was well known to many from hismany drinking holes around kuta;Seabreeze, Y bar, The Pub and oflate, the Croc an Cracs to name afew. RIP SIR LES.Now how many of us expats (&tourists) in Bali have things in order if something like this was tohappen to us? To me it was a big wake up call, and don't expecttoo much help from the Australian consulate here, apart fromcontacting your family. I have known quite a few people here inBali from Australia who have passed on to pastures greenerwithout having things in order. And believe me Sunday was anightmare! However Sir Les is now buried in the Muslimcemetery next to supa nova. So, the least we can do is to putthings in order now before something like this happens to us inthe future! Spare your mates and family the added stress of notknowing your wishes etc if you were to pass on unexpectedly.

It was very lucky that one of Les's good mates was able to paythe hospital fees, to allow his body to be released for burial (youknow who you are) a big thank you!!!There will be a wake for Sir Les next Friday night the 28th Decat the Bali Bull in jalan singosari/ bakunsari k uta starting at 7pmall welcome more details call 081338726365.All donations welcome!Best Xmas wishes and a great new yearRegards,Mr Doug

Dear Mr Doug,I am very sad to hear of the loss of a local legend. Sir Les was agreat man with a lot of personality! It is a sad time for all of us at the'Kuta Weekly' as he was a great supporter & inspiration to us.

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NRL approves Sonny Bill contractThe wait is finally over forSonny Bill Williams, with theARLC informing the SydneyRoosters that the code-hopping superstar's 2013playing contract has beenregistered.

After signing a one-yeardeal with the Roosters onNovember 13, it has been adrawn-out process for salary capauditor Ian Schubert to approvethe deal.

The dual-international ispursuing a boxing career on theside and has a fight against SouthA f r i c a n F r a n c o i s B o t h ascheduled in February.

Williams represented theAll Blacks this year beforeenjoying a stint in Japaneserugby, and there is every chancehe will switch back to the 15-a-side code after his commitments

with the Roosters are finished in2013.

At his welcoming pressconference with the Roostersback in November, Williamsseemed nonplussed aboutr e t u r n i n g t oleague, making itclear he was onlydoing so to honoura h a n d s h a k epromise to theclub's chairmanNick Politis.

There weresome concernsWill iams would

walk out on hisRoosters deal if theN R L d i d n o tr e g i s t e r t h econtract quickly.

Interim chiefexecutive ShaneM a t t i s k e s a i dsigning off on thed e a l w a s ac o m p l e xprocedure.

"By the nature of Sonny Bill'sother sporting commitments therehave clearly been some unusualcircumstances around the contractincluding his direct negotiation ofthe contract through a legalrepresentative," Mattiske said.

"It has been the salary cap

auditor's absolute responsibility toreview all aspects of the paymentsin the contract and the negotiationsleading up to the contract.

"Ian Schubert has doneexactly what he is required to dothroughout this process and his taskhas been made more challenging bydeficiencies in the Roosters'documentation of the negotiations,which did not fully comply with theNRL's p layer contract andremuneration rules."

Mattiske said the Roosterscan expect a fine in the new year forfailing to put all their cards on thetable.

The Roosters failed to followregulations in recording andsupplying information to the ARLC,Mattiske said.

Schubert had to seek advice

from a solicitor in rubber-stamping the deal and Mattiskesaid the ARLC would also keep aclose eye on Williams commercialagreements.

"There are a number ofassurances on the part of the cluband in relation to Sonny Bill's

commercial agreements that arebeing relied upon in this processand that will be monitored," hesaid.

"Given the unusual featuresof this contract it was necessaryfor Ian to engage a solicitor toassist with the investigation whichincluded interviews of a numberof persons and a consideration ofvarious documents.

"Ultimately, a report of theinvestigation was furnished to theCommission along with advicefrom Senior Counsel.

The Commission has alsodetermined that the club should

face a sanction ... the amount ofthis breach will be assessedfollowing a recommendation inthe new year."

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about the gamebut his passion forA u s s i e r u l e s i salready very strongand his athletic abilityis outstanding."

Wallace, fromN o r t h C a r o l i n a ,

stands 196cm andweighs 102kg, andwas part of the AFLDraft Combine inOctober.

"I have a longway to go. I'm the firstto admit that but I'mgrowing fonder of thisgame every day,"Wallace said.

Wallace, whohad stints playingbasketball at three UScolleges includingSeattle University, willstart training with the

Kangaroos full-time in

AFL club North Melbournehave decided to take a two-year punt on an Americancollege basketballer.

Eric Wallace, 24, hasimpressed enough in a 10-day trialto earn a contract with theKangaroos.

He has been signed as aninternational rookie list player.

Coach Brad Scott saidWallace's work ethic and athleticability suggested he was worthtaking a chance on.

"Eric has worked extremelyhard and proved to us he's willing todo whatever it takes to play AFLfootball," Scott said.

"The ovation he received fromthe playing group when weannounced his signing wasevidence of how highly regardedEric already is at our club and theway he has fitted in so easily.

"He still has a lot to l earn

Kangaroos sign US basketballer to AFL

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McWorker compensated 3000 over flurryA McDonald's worker whowas fired for sprinkling toomuch chocolate on a friend'sM c F l u r r y h a s b e e nh a n d e d 3 , 0 0 0 i ncompensation after takingon the fast food giant.

Sarah Finch, 19, wassacked for gross misconductafter bosses accused her ofgiving away food after servinga workmate extra chocolatetopping on the 99p ice cream.

"But the restaurant chainpaid furious Sarah more than3,000 compensation in an out ofcourt settlement today after she

refused to accept hersacking,"

She said, The matter was

trivial, in that I provided a fellowemployee, who was purchasinga dessert, a generous sprinkling

"There is no standard forsuch measures they are alwaysimprecise and will vary among

customers," My colleague hadasked me 'Make it a nice one'.

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mean."Her mother, accountant

Tessa Finch, said they hadbeen told not to comment butadded, "We had them firmly bythe knackers and they had topay up." (Don't you mean by the

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Chicago bandit captured after high-rise prisonThe FBI said it captured oneof two bank robbers whoescaped this week from ahigh-rise jail in downtown

Chicago by rappelling to thes t r e e t u s i n g amakeshift rope andhailing a cab to getaway.

J o s e p h J o s eBanks, 37, was takeninto custody withoutincident in an apartmentcomplex on the city'snorth side, said FBIspokeswoman JoanHyde.

Banks appearedsubdued during his briefappearance before U.S.Ma g is t r a t e Ju d g e

Sidney Schenk ie r .Banks was shackled atthe hands and legs and dressed inan orange jump suit like the one hewas wearing when he staged thedaring escape with his cell mate.

He is charged with escapefrom federal custody.

Banks waived his right to adetention hearing. He will be put insolitary confinement at the

Metropolitan CorrectionalCentre from which he escaped,according to Beau Brindley,Banks' attorney.

Banks and his cell mate,

Kenneth Conley, escaped fromthe MCC. The pair apparentlybroke a window in the cell theyshared, squeezed through theo p e n i n g a n d l o w e r e dthemselves nearly 20 stories tothe street, authorities said.

They made their rope frombed sheets and dental floss,according to local media reports.

The FBI said that, based onvideotape evidence, agentsbelieve the pair hailed a taxi a fewblocks from the jail after makingtheir escape.

B a n k s w a sconvicted of armedrobbery this month, andConley pleaded guilty tobank robbery in October.Both men were set to besentenced early nextyear.

According to afederal affidavit, Banksand Conley were presentduring a physical headcount at the jail at 10 p.m.

But jail employeesarriving for work Tuesdaymorn ing saw wha tappeared to be a ropehanging from a windowon the south side of the

building. When a physical headcount was conducted inside thefacility, neither Banks nor Conleywas present.

Conley is considered armedand dangerous, the FBI said.

Escape carries a maximumpenalty of five years in prison and a$250,000 fine.


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