2010

February 5, 2010

Wayan Muka, 75, from Badung, sells flowers at Denpasar’s central market. She has 12 children and four grandchildren. What’s the – Read More...
February 5, 2010

Expect Nothing

Expect nothing. Live frugally On surprise. become a stranger To need of pity Or, if compassion be freely Given out – Read More...
February 5, 2010

It’s Always Time to Chill: You Don’t Need to Watch It in Bali

By Vyt Karazija Western notions of time do not transplant-easily to Bali. My pre-Bali life was characterised by what seems – Read More...
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...