last week, one of my clients had a collection of animals sacrificed in a hindu ceremony and buried in the ground of his hotel. including, of course, a very cute, cuddly, long-nosed puppy dog. think about that the next time you stay in a hotel in bali ...

JD? a prime business opportunity? I'm not sure I's describe it as that.

Originally Posted By: Capt. Mainwaring Fucking hell, BaliDiscovey shite AGAIN. Why did you give that twat column inches kuku? i see it as a prime business opportunity for someone with the stomach for it!

Fucking hell, BaliDiscovey shite AGAIN. Why did you give that twat column inches kuku? I do hope that my luaks aren't in any danger for they are coming on holiday to Bali with us.

Originally Posted By: www.balidiscovery.com imbroglio This is almost as pretentious as when a few subs at The Jakarta Post started chucking the word "brouhaha" into articles.

Originally Posted By: KuKuKaChu WH, you're so cynical. i'm certain Chateau De Bali will be very tasteful, and be built with the greatest of sensitivity to the local cultural and natural environment. WH, you're so tasteful,cultural and the greatest.i'm certain Shat o de bali will be very cynical

WH, you're so cynical. i'm certain Chateau De Bali will be very tasteful, and be built with the greatest of sensitivity to the local cultural and natural environment.

the 'hidden' away little beach at P'bai used to be my favourite in Bali. Was only a matter of time before a monstrosity was built right on top of it. Pity. I was told the new resort was korean owned which explains its name Chateau De Bali

Brown, Red and Black Dogs are Fast Disappearing to Meet Demand for Bali Sacrificial Offerings. (7/19/2008) A heavy schedule of Balinese sacrificial ceremonies or mecaru over the coming few months have placed the lives of dogs of certain colors in extreme jeopardy. Ritual dictates that blang bungkem, bang bungkem and selem bungkem or brown, red or black dogs, respectively, be sacrificed as part of these ceremonies intended to create harmony and balance in the cosmos.

Local Economists Call for Bali to Become Less Economically Dependent on Tourism. (7/19/2008) Bali needs to develop productive sectors of its economy outside of tourism in order to prepare for an increasing uncertain world situation in the future. A failure to meet this challenge or a delay in developing Bali's local economy may have the undesired effect of increasing rates of poverty and human suffering on the island.

Governor Beratha Calls on Karangasem's Regent to Revoke Enabling Regulation and Halt 'Chateau de Bali' Project. (7/19/2008) With controversy brewing regarding villa projects built in violation of zoning and environmental rules on Uluwatu and Kerambitan Beach, a separate imbroglio is now underway on Bukit Mimba near the east coast port of Padang Bai.

Bandar Lampung (ANTARA News) - Lampung province earned US$54.47 million from vegetable oil exports in May, an official said. Paper/pulp and cocoa contributed US$15.68 million and US$5.25 million respectively to the total exports in May, spokesman of the Lampung Office of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) Dody Gunawan Yusuf said on Sunday.

Banjarmasin, (ANTARA News) - The national policy on electricity state electricty company PT PLN has been implementing, needed to be reviewed especially in the use of energy resources, a legislator said. He said the policy needs to be reviewed because it was inappropriate, especially if linked to current condition of the country which is now facing an energy crisis, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) representing the National Mandate Party (PAN) Drs Zulkifli Halim, said on Sunday.

Friday, 18 July, 2008 | 20:43 WIB TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:She said, in 2009 furniture exports are predicted to rise by 10 percent or US$ 2,2 billion. To support the increase in exports, Ambar hopes the government will be able to help supply the raw material. So far, the craftsmen have had difficulty finding the raw materials, especially rattan. “Good quality rattan sought by businessmen is hard to find,” she added.

Friday, 18 July, 2008 | 20:32 WIB TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Jakarta – Industry minister Fahmi Idris said that to facilitate implementation, the policy will be divided according to four major areas: West Java and Banten, West Java and Jogyakarta area, East Java and Bali. “There are 12.000 industrial plants in the four areas,” said Fahmi, following the opening of the International Furniture & Craft Fair at JW Marriot Hotel yesterday.