theory

  1. P

    University degrees ‘irrelevant’ to big employers

    I agree with this 'new move' with employment. Graduate jobs: University degrees no longer relevant to some employers The 'problem' can be traced back to the poor standards within the teaching ranks. The lecturers/professors have aged or little real world experience and the students don't...
  2. davita

    Kardashians

    OK nothing to do about Bali but news today is the wacko Kardos just named their new son Saint West...this compliments the daughter whom they called North West. It suddenly struck me that was probably the cardinal coital alignment technique (CAT) positions they used to achieve...
  3. davita

    CNN Indonesia

    As the title suggests CNN have recently opened a station in Jakarta. I often click to it as some interviews/programs are conducted in English, even tho' the subject is local. Tonight was no exception as I watched some of an interview with Richard Quest. He can be quite annoying but no-one can...
  4. spicyayam

    Why startups fail in Indonesia

    A good read for anyone contemplating starting a business here : https://www.techinasia.com/talk/foreign-startups-fail-indonesia/
  5. G

    Indonesia's performance in the SEA Games

    Does anyone on this forum have any theories as to why Indonesia did so poorly in the medal count for the 2015 SEA Games? My theory is that there is little scope for cheating! Of interest, one of the Female Indonesia archers who won a gold in the team recurve is actually a world class archer...
  6. C

    bali health care card

    Does anybody have information on the health care card available here to resident expats? Apparently you pay 70-80k per month and it gives you free access to hospitals, dentists and pharmaceuticals.
  7. balinews

    Bali 9 burger - not in bad taste

    It reportedly tastes beautiful and it is their best seller. But is the Bali Nine burger at Queensland's North Stradbroke Island's Fins n Fries in bad taste? Owner and head chef Cameron Tobin says "No way". "People have a bit of a laugh, but then I explain to them the theory behind it...
  8. spicyayam

    Against the death penalty but I think this case deserves it

    In theory I have been against the death penalty, but if there was ever a case that warrants it then I think this it: Peter Gerard Scully arrested in Philippines on child sex abuse charges | Daily Mail Online The case is in the Philippines and it seems like they no longer have the death penalty...
  9. P

    Solar (PV) panels in Indonesia

    A buddy posted the following on another forum. I have his permission to post it here: Many friends ask me the same question. Does it make sense to install solar panels in Indonesia? This may be a good place to answer that. If you have PLN, it does make NO financial sense. You electricity...
  10. Markit

    Corruption? Not here Boss!

    If even the BBC notice it then there must be something serious going on. BBC News - How common is Indonesian corruption?
  11. T

    alcoholic beverage licensing

    Hi does anyone know what the current situation is regarding obtaining a license to produce alcoholic beverages in Bali. from what i understand they are not handing out any new licenses but what happens to the licenses that are no longer being used. is it possible to transfer a license...