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  1. spicyayam

    Trump taking the lead in at least one poll

    Donald Trump overtakes Hillary Clinton for first time since May in ABC poll | The Independent I also read if Hillary wins Air Force 1 is going to be renamed to Con Air.
  2. spicyayam

    Lazy inlaws

    I am pretty lucky with my wife's family. They are pretty much all hard working and have good jobs, some in government etc. My BIL however, seems to kind of be on the lethargic side. He has had a good education and he has had some good jobs and even tried to start his own business, but nothing...
  3. balinews

    Bali set to become IT hub

    When David Magson came up with the idea of running a software company out of an island better known for its beaches, he had to live with the inevitable sceptical comments about Silicon Bali. But now, having ridden the mining boom and the IT-driven cost-cutting era in corporate Australia, his...
  4. balinews

    Bali expats arrested for drug possession

    Police in Bali arrested an Australian and a Briton over the weekend and have accused them of possessing more than 17 grams of cannabis resin. Guiseppe Serafino, 48, from Perth and David Matthew Fox, 54 from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, remain in custody and are being interrogated for drug...
  5. begonia

    Anybody knows why part of the Ubud Market still broken, black and empthy?

    Any of you have any idea what is going on with the Ubud market? I have been away for almost four months and I am still shock to see the market is still the same and nobody repair it!! If I am not wrong probably has been already one year since got fire isn't it? how come they don't do anything...
  6. Markit

    US Cop Fired for His FB Views

    As many of us here are much of an age and share some common likes and dislikes I'd be interested in your views on this subject. NC Officer Fired Over Controversial Facebook Post This appears to be one cops views on some part of the US population. Please note that nowhere does he say which...
  7. begonia

    I was surprise to know that the best fast boat company in Bali had a terrible acciden

    Although it happened already more than two weeks ago, I would like to say that I was very surprise when I knew that one of the best fast boats companies in Bali had an accident and two people were dead. Life always will surprise me, because that company it suppose to be the best company in Bali...
  8. balinews

    Tax Amnesty Exceeds Expectations

    Taxpayers in Indonesia waited until the last minute - as taxpayers everywhere often do. But enough of them responded to a new tax amnesty over the last few days to help make it a relative success as the first phase of the scheme came to a close yesterday. As of 8pm in Jakarta, Indonesians...
  9. N

    Looking for co-investors here in Bali

    Hello I am looking for co-investors for my unique and very promising project related to IT field here in Bali. if you are interested you can send me a private message which is a better option to public one or send to my e-mail: nerbares at gmail
  10. F

    Best time of the year to visit Bali?

    Hi everyone. Planning to go visit Bali this December with the whole family. We are going a Bali holiday and our main concern now is if December is best for us or too crowded or bad timing? It's for 2 weeks visit, and if you have suggestion for any family-friendly activity or place too, is...
  11. G

    Ideas for a bucks/stag trip?

    Arranging a bucks/stag trip for 5 nights from the 6th of October. There will be approximately 6-8 of us. Any advice anyone has for us re fun activities/nightlife etc would be very welcome. Lively group of early-mid 30's. We are staying in Seminyak.
  12. spicyayam

    More sympathy in the Australian media for the accused

    I wonder why the media in Australia are so sympathetic to this woman. At least her kids are still able to meet her, while the family of the policeman will not have that chance. They keep repeating how much she loved her kids but she had no problem going to Bali without them. Bali police...
  13. Y

    WANTED: SAMSUNG Tablet

    This is the only forum that I could see that fits my question. I want to buy a SAMSUNG TAB S2 9.7" and I have tried Cellular World (Tuban) and I was told Toko Mar (??) didn't have them either. Does anyone know where else I can try, by phone first. I don't know this end of the island much at...
  14. Y

    I Hear You Knocking but You Can't Come In

    Here’s a story fresh from last night - 03 SEP 2016. Givens: I am in a Hotel on Bali for a few nights. I was quite tired upon arrival. There are loads of Chinese in this Hotel at the moment. Event: OK – got here, got a Club sandwich, went through a process to get Outlook to work...
  15. L

    Looking for a native English speaker

    Hi, we are a French family looking for a native English speaker (young female) to train our 8 year old boy with conversational sessions in our place, twice a week. Our son went to International schools so far. His level of English is good. However now that he is going to the French school we...
  16. davita

    Inernet WiFi booster repeater.

    I saw this product is available in N, America and simply plugs into a power socket.....but they work off 120VAC. I have a fiber WiFi modem in an upstairs bedroom but the signal is a bit weak in a guest bedroom downstairs. Can anyone explain how they work and where available to buy in Bali...
  17. I

    Epson L220 Printer/Scanner/Copier for sale

    Epson L220 Colour Inkjet Printer Rp1,200,000 As new, little used - only 233 pages printed, colour printer for sale. Heading back to the UK soon and don't need the excess luggage otherwise I would keep it. Bought for 2,000,000 in December '15. Multi function copy, scan and print. The...
  18. balinews

    Government could allow dual citizenship in the future

    The government has signaled that it may allow dual citizenship in the future, considering the growing role of the Indonesian diaspora, which could benefit the country, a top minister says. Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the country should pay more attention and...
  19. geedee

    Indonesian airlines cleared for US flights

    Lots more American tourists possibly. Indonesian carriers cleared for US flights after nine-year ban - BBC News
  20. geedee

    Another Australian media story

    This one about banning alcohol Bali alcohol ban? Indonesian law would outlaw beer and wine