February

February 5, 2010

Savouring Bali (While There’s Still Time)

While lounging in a fantastically comfy bean bag on the beach in Sanur a few nights ago I decided I – Read More...
February 5, 2010

‘The government should promote the image of the country’

Although Bali’s tourists increased by 32 percent in the last year, many visitor sites continue to lack basic facilities. Ida – Read More...
February 5, 2010

The Punishment of Banks: To Whose Benefit?

Michael R. Czinkota and Charles J. Skuba Large banks are under siege by governments. There are widespread cries of outrage – Read More...
February 5, 2010

Sri Lanka’s Election Strife Worsens Post-War Woes

By Shabbir Cheema Post-election tensions are high in Sri Lanka, after the country’s election commission declared incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa – Read More...
February 5, 2010

Slavery in all but Name

Many of our readers have rightly been outraged that the St. Regis hotel operates a stable of Balinese and other – Read More...
February 5, 2010

Giacometti Sculpture Smashes Auction World Record

An iconic sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti smashed the world record for an art work sold at auction when – Read More...
February 5, 2010

Jackson Doctor Ready to Surrender to Police, Say Lawyers

Michael Jackson’s doctor is ready to surrender to authorities in Los Angeles if they file charges against him over the – Read More...
February 5, 2010

Stars Remake We Are the World for Quake-Hit Haiti

Producers were putting the final touches this week to a remake of We Are the World with stars such as – Read More...
February 5, 2010

New Bus System Stalls before Start-Up

DENPASAR BALI’S proposed busway linking Denpasar and urban centres in three neighbouring regencies has been delayed until the end of – Read More...
February 5, 2010

A Piece of Advice for Bules!

By Anand Krishna First of all, forgive me for the provocative title.But let me assure you: to me, bules (white – Read More...