2009

March 27, 2009

The Dark Side of Cuban Cigars

HAVANA ~ “I’m always scared,” said Pedro as he deftly twisted large tobacco leaves to make fake famous name Havana – Read More...
March 27, 2009

India’s Tata Rolls Out World’s Cheapest Car

MUMBAI ~ India’s Tata Motors launched the world’s cheapest car this week, the Nano, hoping to revolutionize travel for millions – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Rage Swirls around Asia’s First Buddha Bar

JAKARTA ~ It wants to set new standards in chic for the sons and daughters of Indonesia’s elite, but instead – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Workout: When You’re Not at Your Best, Give It a Rest

By Steven E. Levingston The Washington Post WASHINGTON ~ Man, did I feel lousy. Coming down the stairs one frigid – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Silence – and Energy-Saving – is Beholden

On Thursday, this island shut down for its annual Nyepi observance, and two days later some around the world were – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Freedom from Anxiety and Fear

By Lydia Wilson For the Bali times KEROBOKAN ~ Some fears are logical and most are highly illogical. Illogical fears – Read More...
March 27, 2009

BOOKS

Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand: A Novel of Adam and Eve By Gioconda Belli. Translated from the Spanish – Read More...
March 27, 2009

It’s a place for dreaming. Maria Garcon, 58 Vancouver, Canada
March 27, 2009

Crosby, Stills & Nash to Tour

LOS ANGELES ~ Folk/rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash said this week they will celebrate 40 years of fame since – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Made Kami, 60, mother of three and grandmother of six, sells fabrics and souvenirs in Ubud What’s the greatest lesson – Read More...