Sept. 23 rd. 2009
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Testimonial 9/2/
Just to say a big thankyou to you and all the staff (especially Santhi) for a wonderful 4 weeks at Emerald villas.
It has been the best holiday we have ever had and the Villa was just so comfortable and luxurious. We hopefully will come back next year with our friends.
In the mean time may you all stay safe and well, Balinese people are so lovely and welcoming. We have learnt a lot from you all. Thankyou again,
from Mr. B and A.CBALI TOURIST VIEWS
My predictions of Record Bali Tourism came true:
Bali to Exceed 2 Million Foreign Visitors in 2009?
Looking at foreign tourist arrivals to Bali through the end of July 2009, here are the main highlights:
• June 2009 arrivals totaled 190,617 or 11.5% better than the record breaking performance of June 2008.
• July 2009 arrivals hit an astounding 224,636 – that's a whole 22.7% ahead of the same month one year before.
• January – July 2009 arrivals totaled 1,242,297 – an improvement of 11.87% year on year with 2008.
• If Bali can maintain the current 11.87% rate of growth through the end of 2009, total arrivals for the current year will easily surpass 2 million visitors for the first time in history, ending with 2.2 million foreign visitors.
• Australia is now firmly in possession of the #1 post as the largest source of foreign visitors to Bali, displacing Japan from the top ranking it's held for decades. Australia arrivals through the end of July totaled 227,402 as compared to Japan's 186,029 for the same period. By extension, Australia arrivals through the end of July were up 38.07%, while Japanese arrivals are down 10.78%.
• The People's Republic of China is now the 3rd largest source of visitors to Bali, increasing 61.09% to 116,806 for the first seven months of the year ending in July. This strong growth has moved the PRC up two places from its former rank at #5,
• Malaysia arrivals increased year-on-year by 21.66% through the end of July at 83,809 visitors. It remains to be seen if the current cross-border spitting match will be reflected in August and September arrivals to Bali ex Malaysia. Malaysian arrivals now hold the 4th ranking, up from 6th last year.
• South Korean arrivals decreased year-on-year by 5.96% for January-July 2009 at 74,055 securing the 5th ranking in terms of main source markets for Bali tourism.
• Taiwan arrivals have taken a beating in 2009, decreasing 18.44% for January – July to total 69,363. Taiwan, which once was the third largest contributor of visitors to Bali, has slipped to the number six ranking.
• While Europe in general struggles with its economies, the French market is proving very robust for Bali tourism, increasing 50.99% in the first seven months of 2009, totaling 59.488.
• Market shares for Bali tourism at the end of July 2009: Asia Pacific 57.89%; ASEAN 19.97%, Europe 25.44%; the Americas 5.02%; Africa 0.5% and the Middle East 0.18%. The Asia-Pacific including ASEAN constitutes 77.86% of all Bali's foreign tourism arrivals.
Bali Earthquake exaggerated by the press
Editors Note: As usual the press has over exaggerated the Bali earthquake which actually was over 65 KM from Bali at reported depth of 13.9 KM in the ocean.
Although there has been 9 people hospitalized there has been no deaths and Several of those injuries were sustained while hurrying out of buildings.
Tourist either on the island or planing on visiting should have no fear of a serious a earthquake here. I have lived here for 13 years and although earthquakes are frequent they are usually of low intensity which may be natures way of releasing tension before it builds up .
Details of Bali Sept 19th 2009 Quake
2009 September 18 23:06:57 UTC
* Friday, September 18, 2009 at 23:06:57 UTC
* Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 07:06:57 AM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 9.271°S, 115.570°E
Depth 71.6 km (44.5 miles)
Region SOUTH OF BALI, INDONESIA
Distances 65 km (40 miles) WNW of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia
75 km (45 miles) SSE of Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
235 km (145 miles) ESE of Jember, Java, Indonesia
1035 km (640 miles) ESE of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 13.9 km (8.6 miles); depth +/- 5.9 km (3.7 miles)
6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia's Bali:
It occurred 36 kilometres beneath the seabed, but the quake did not trigger a tsunami.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage from the quake, the second strong earthquake to jolts Indonesia within several hours.
Another 6.4-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesian islands on North Maluku province about five hours earlier on late Friday. There were no reports of injuries or damage.
Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago nation, sits along the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, where the meeting of continental plates causes high volcanic and seismic activity.
On September 2, a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck West Java province, killing more than 70 people and leaving dozens of others missing. Hundreds of others were injured and tens of thousands of homes were damaged.
A major earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck in December 2004, leaving more than 170,000 people dead or missing in Indonesia's Aceh province and half a million people homeless.
Dismal weather puts a damper on Bali during the holidays:
Despite the dry season, the south east of Bali has experienced cold and wet weather due to the Madden-Julian oscillation (MJO) in the upper stratosphere, a weather official said Tuesday.
The MJO has brought rain and low temperatures to the holiday island during
the Idul Fitri break.
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On Monday, a light shower of rain fell continuously for most of the day in parts of Denpasar and Gianyar, forcing residents to stay at home.
In Gianyar's tourism resort of Ubud, the light shower turned into torrential rain in the evening, flooding several village roads and compelling domestic visitors to take shelter inside their shuttle buses.
A weather forecaster with the Bali Office of Meteorology, Made Dwijendra, said Tuesday the MJO traveled in a 30 to 60 day cycles and this was the second time this year that Bali had been affected by the recently confirmed weather pattern.
The MJO, unlike the horizontally traveling El Nino, moves vertically up from the Equator then easterly, bringing rain and cooler weather to parts of India, the Indian Ocean and occasionally Bali.
Recorded temperatures for September are several degrees lower than average, according to Dwijendra, with light rain averaging 7.5 millimeters daily. Average September temperatures fell between 32 to 28 degrees Celsius, but have fallen further to between 29 and 21 degrees Celsius following the MJO.
"Bali's weather at the moment is not normal.
"It should be dry, but there are disturbances in the upper atmosphere known as the MJO. This started on September 3, cleared between September 13 to 15 and was impacting weather conditions again on September 17. It is now expected to clear by September 26," said Dwijendra of the constant rain that has been particularly heavy in Badung and Gianyar regencies during the Idul Fitri holiday.
The MJO is a recently observed meteorological phenomenon that is still being studied, according to Dwijendra, the relationship between the MJO and climate change is yet to be established.
As the MJO moves east from Bali, local weather is expected to improve, becoming warm and dry again.
Dwijendra said the MJO had occurred over Bali during May, bringing rains and cooler weather, shortly after the
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/09/23/dismal-weather-puts-a-damper-bali-during-holidays.html
The 2009 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival program is gathering momentum:
The 2009 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival program is gathering momentum, and a
rich array of panel sessions, readings, book launches, literary lunches,
nighttime gatherings and workshops are coming together at Legong-speed to create
yet another magical event.
With our theme of Suka Duka: Compassion and Solidarity leading the way, some of
the finest writers from 23 countries will converge to discuss the great themes
of our time: religion, identity, the legacy of colonial brutality and the
postcolonial voice, human rights, race and identity, exile, gender, censorship,
literary expression, families and love.
Our inaugural keynote address, sponsored by the Australia-Indonesia Institute,
will kick off 4 days of panel sessions, debates, readings and in-conversations
with the world's greatest exponents of their craft. Hear Wole Soyinka, the first
African to receive a Nobel Prize for literature, discuss his lifetime of work
and activism, meet Fatima Bhutto, the outspoken poet, journalist and novelist
from Pakistan, be dazzled by the brilliant women poets of Not A Muse, explore
Lloyd Jones' heart-wrenching empathy in the Bougainville-set fable, Mr Pip,
discover the unpredictable and eccentric Dany Laferriere, and solve Mohammed
Hanif’s A Case of Exploding Mangoes.
Expand your horizons with our incredible group of African writers, from Nigeria,
Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
We pay special tribute to the Southeast Asian experience, and are gathering
emerging and established writers from the region including Seno Gumira Ajidarma,
Ng Yi Sheng, Amir Muhammad, NH Dini, Thant Myint-U, Shamini Flint, Wena Poon,
Woon Tai Ho, Lee Su Kim and Dede Oetomo.
Plus there is our usual stellar cast of Australians. This year we have the most
diverse group we’ve ever seen including Julia Leigh, Tom Cho, Alison Lester,
Sonya Hartnett, Michelle Cahill, Mungo McCallum and Antony Loewenstein.
And of course, in the great tradition of Ubud, writers will also be at play,
with a program packed full of performance, playreadings, music and song, film,
humour and, of course, food.
With many of our writers harbouring a deep passion for cooking, this year our
Master Chefs of Prose and Poetry will showcase award-winning authors, poets and
playwrights and their favourite recipes with dishes from Burma to Zimbabwe, Sri
Lanka to Pakistan. Family secrets and stories will be shared or rather,
revealed, on the edge of the rice-fields in a three-course global extravaganza.
And stay tuned for the release of our extensive workshop program - everything
from screen, food, sport and travel writing, to poetry, memoir, editing and what
to do when the dreaded block hits you.
Program details, special events and workshop program will be released Monday 24
August. Keep an eye on the website!
Just a sliver of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival program that dares to
differ and never fails to please …
See you there.
He said the extra flights were intended to carry Idul Fitri holiday travelers and other holiday makers who failed to get seats on scheduled flights. Ngurah Jaya said the number of domestic tourists arriving in Bali from various cities in Indonesia in the past one week exceeded that of Idul Fitri holiday travelers leaving the resort island for their home villages.
He said that since seven days before Idul Fitri until Sunday, Sept 20, 2009, 51,653 passengers arrived on 422 flights at Ngurah Rai airport, while 41,767 others depart from the airport on 424 flights to various destinatins.
Ngurah Jaya said the launch of extra flights from Ngurah Rai airport was started with the increase of passengers going to their home villages for Idul Fitri holidays.
"The extra flights will also be held until the holiday makers are returning from their hometowns," Ngurah Jaya said. He said that in the 24 hours on Tuesday (5 days ahead of Idul Fitri), 57 planes carrying 5,960 passengers landed at Ngurah Rai.
Last Wednesday, a total of 56 planes carrying 5,559 passengers, and another extra flight with 50 passengers left the airport. He also said that the number of international flights, both arrivals and departures, did not change much.
In the meantime, Idul Fitri transportation coordinator for Bali Sugeng Sugianto said at least 24 wide-bodied aircraft were ready for extra flights from Ngurah Rai to various destinations in Indonesia and back. The planes with unscheduled flights belonged to a number of airline companies in Indonesia.
A `Norway House' in the heart of Legian:
Inga , Contributor , Bali | Thu, 09/17/2009 2:34 PM | Lifestyle
Norwegians
holidaying
in Bali no
longer have
to worry
about
missing
their
favorite
food, as the
first
Norwegian
restaurant
in Indonesia
- and
possibly in
Southeast
Asia -
recently
opened on
the Island
of the Gods.
Behind the project is Mari Anne Feet, who settled down in Bali after living and traveling throughout the world for two decades.
For Mari Anne, Mormors Hus - or "Grandmother's House" - as the restaurant is called, is more than a business idea. "This has always been my dream," she said. "I love cooking!"
She chose the name, Mormors Hus, in recognition of the happy days of her childhood, spent at her grandmother's house, savoring salmon, meatballs and waffles.
"No one cooked like granny! However, it wasn't just about the food - it was so pleasant to spend time there too. I hope to recreate a similar oasis here, a sweet escape, somewhere people feel at home and want to stay a while, relax and share experiences."
Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Eivind S. Homme, who flew in with several other diplomats from Jakarta to attend the opening, said he hoped Mormors Hus would be more than a restaurant.
"I hope this can become a gathering place for all Scandinavians in Bali, as well as a sort of *Norway House', where people from Indonesia and other countries can experience Norwegian food and culture," he said.
"Because, this is after all what life is really about - such moments of togetherness over eating and drinking."
Previously posted in the Philippines, Italy, the US and China, the ambassador said he had once come across a Norwegian bar in Beijing but had never before had the pleasure of dining in a proper Norwegian restaurant abroad. As he does not want to miss this opportunity, he has already reserved a table for the next time he visits the island, he said.
The dishes will be simple, based on quality ingredients and natural flavors.
"I grew up in the countryside and have always felt that food and nature go together," Mari Anne explained.
On the menu is typical Norwegian food such as poached salmon, smoked salmon and meatballs - the way her grandmother made them, with just the right mix of pork and beef - as well as waffles, potato cakes, cinnamon rolls and pancakes with blueberry jam, plus some Italian and Indian dishes.
"Since Norwegian food is not as spicy as Indonesian food, you can taste the ingredients better - the naturalness of the food," Mari Anne said, promising to invite everyone who wants for a traditional Christmas dinner.
Mormors Hus is located on the outskirts of Legian, south Bali, in a traditional, Javanese building. The brown wooden house is tall and long with a pointy roof.
"It actually looks very similar to a traditional Norwegian Stave Church," Marie Anne said. "I fell madly in love with this place the first time I saw it, and I managed to convince the owner to rent it to me, even though other people were offering him more money."
The roughly 70 people present at the opening - including Italians, Germans, Indonesians, Danish and English, as well as Norwegians - were impressed by the ambience Mari Anne managed to create.
The restaurant's main feature is the open-air, inner courtyard consisting of a small area of rice terraces, lit up by a sea of candles flickering inside rolled up banana leaves. The terraces are surrounded by a ring of Balinese bale, with tables and chairs in light, pine-looking wood.
"The furniture is from a Scandinavian furniture producer based in Bali," said Mari Anne proudly. In this peaceful sanctuary, far from the tourist resort's busy streets, guests are invited to take refuge, mingle and relax over Norwegian home cooking, along with newspapers, WiFi Internet and of course, lots of coffee.
Bali does not have a large Norwegian expat community, but those that reside here are joined by the thousands more who every year make the trip to Southeast Asia on holiday, as well as the hundreds of students who choose one of the four Norwegian schools in Bali for their compulsory pre-university course.
Agnes Christiansen, head of GOstudy, one such school, said she thinks Mormors Hus will become a popular gathering spot for the students.
"This is a place they can come when they miss the familiar," she said, adding that she is likely to become a frequent customer herself. "I will definitely bring my five year old daughter, Tess, here to enjoy proper Norwegian food."
Other Norwegian expats, including Hanne Refsnes, Espen Lode Tonnesen and Daniel Pladsg*rd Warren, were also keen, while several non-Norwegians said they were curious to get to know the Norwegian culinary tradition.
In addition to running Mormors Hus, Mari Anne also works as a hotel director.
"I don't really have time to start a restaurant but I just had to do it anyway," she laughed. "It's my dream!"
BALI REAL ESTATE NEWS & VIEWS
Press Release 23/9/09
10 Reasons why Bali Real Estate is set to soar:
One
of Bali’s pioneers in real estate development and investments is 140 strong
PT. B.A.L.I.
After several years of caution they have just issued an all out buy signal for special Bali properties.
Uncanny track record of accurate predictions for Bali:
PT.
B.A.L.I. has an uncanny track record of accurate predictions for Bali. Through
their past weekly Bali Real Estate Column in a Bali newspaper and
weekly newsletter that
goes out to 24,000 readers around the world they have accurately predicted
Bali’s worldwide real estate trends.
In the year 2000 they recommended brand
new three bedroom
Bali Luxury Villas at $149,000 would be an exceptional investment. Recently
they have sold for almost twice as much. Through a combination of rentals and
appreciation
they have received upward to as much as 100 % returns on their investment while
enjoying their villas part of the time.
Eight years ago they built three developments with 155 rooms. Investors such at the director o of S/E Asia G.E. and manager and directors of one of the world’s top five star hotel chain purchased their villas.
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They recommended purchasing undeveloped Bali beachfront land 9 years ago for $1,000 per 100 m2. The same property is now selling for a whopping 1,500 % more.
PT. B.A.L.I. recommended leasing land in Sanur 5 years ago at $150.00 per 100 m2 per yr. It has doubled since then.
Accurately Predicted Worldwide Real Estate Crash:
Three
years ago utilizing their 35 years of real estate and business experience they
predicted that the worlds real estate bubbles were about to collapse and
recommended selling real estate. Since that prediction prices in America and
England have dropped as much as 60 %.
For the past three years they have not ventured to build any more developments in Bali because as they said “We saw this serious recession coming and up until March of this year we were not sure whether it would be another depression”.
Now the recession has ended they predict that the stage is set for the second and more powerful bull market in Bali real estate this Century and it is beginning this month.
“Stage is set for the second and more powerful bull market in Bali real estate this Century and it is beginning this month”
They cite 10 reasons why.
(1)) Bali’s Record Tourism Drives Demand: First and foremost they have said in the past “Bali real estate demand is directly proportional to tourist arrivals on Bali”. It a simple equation. The more tourists, the more buyers are interested and the more purchases are made. July 2009 tourist arrivals were 22.7% ahead of the same month last yr. January – July 2009 arrivals rose 11.87%.
“Bali real estate demand is
directly proportional to tourist arrivals on Bali”
(2) Future Retirement Demand: PT. B.A.L.I. is seeing more Baby Boomers, born between 1947 & 1955, who are now retiring and looking for a low cost sunny place to live without pollution or major crime.
(3) Very Limited Supply: There is an infinite amount of supply of quality Bali real estate on this small Island, especially within walking distance of a nice beach. Therefore supply cannot meet increasing demand.
(4) Affordability: When you compare Bali to
other tourist designations we are vastly underpriced. Bali land is as much as
70% less than similar land in Hawaii. Bali Homes and villas are 50 % less than
Phuket, Thailand. So long as you can continue to purchase a Bali luxury Villa
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$159,000 prices have nowhere to go but up.
(5) Great Branding: Bali has been voted the “Best Island in the world for 7 out of the last 8 years by the readers of the prestigious Travel & Leisure Magazine. Ask anyone who has been to BALI and they will tell you we are the best.
(6) Low Cost of Labor: Bali expatriates live like movie stars with personal maids, cooks, drivers, gardeners, and pool men who only cost $100 per month.
(7) Very Low Cost of Living: Since there are no heating bills and auto fuel is subsidized Bali has one of the lowest energy costs in the world. Most fruits and vegetables are grown locally therefore meals cost 50% to 70 % less than most western cities.
(8) Low Cost Quality Entertainment and Sports: Bali is a major resort island and features some of the best hotels in the world. The quality of dining and entertainment is superb at a fraction of western costs.
(9) Close proximity to the Asian Tigers: It s quite obvious that Asia is becoming the economic hub of the world .Australia, because of its mineral wealth is also booming. These neighbors provide increasing demand for Bali real estate.
(10) Indonesia Tiger: Finally the fact is that
prices have already doubled in 10 years while Indonesia was struggling trough
chaos and bombings after removing a three
decade long dictatorship. What can prices do in a favorable environment? Under
the current president
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (who was just re-elected for another four years)
the Indonesian stock market and currency has been one of the best performing in
the world.
Because of Indonesia’s below average labor cost and abundant natural resources PT. B.A.L.I. Believes it has the potential of being one of the most powerful economic powers in the world in the next few decades.
Along with that new prosperity will come exponential increases in Indonesian real estate prices especially in Bali?
In conclusion PT. B.A.L.I. quotes many of their clients and guests who say they just “love Bali and especially the Balinese people who are extremely friendly, honest and sincere”.
As PT. B.A.L.I. Has been saying for nine years “Bali is Hawaii 30 years ago and those that bought in Hawaii then made fortunes”.
“Bali is Hawaii 30 years ago,
those that bought in
Hawaii
then made fortunes”
Free Jakarta and Bali Investment Seminars:
PT. B.A.L.I. President will be offering free investment seminars in Jakarta at the Jakarta Le Meriden Hotel: Thurs. Oct 8th. 6.30 - 7.30 pm. Alternately Sat. Oct 10th 10.30 - 11.30 am. Free Bali Seminar: Sanur, Wed. Oct.14th. 6.30 - 7.30 pm. Attendance is by reservation only. Call 62-361-284069, or SMS +628123814014. Or Email seminars@ptbali.com.
10 Selling Secrets for Selling your Bali Home:
Find out what your Bali home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids — even in the worst markets — and they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It takes real courage and most sellers just don’t want to risk it, but it’s the single best strategy to sell a home in today’s market.
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Selling Secret #9: Half-empty closets
Storage is something every buyer is looking for and
can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of
your closets then neatly organize what’s left in
there. Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all
your closets and cabinets clean and tidy.
Selling Secret #8: Light it up
Maximize the light in your Bali home. After location,
good light is the one thing that every buyer cites
that they want in a home. Take down the drapes,
clean the windows, change the lampshades, increase
the wattage of your light bulbs and cut the bushes
outside to let in sunshine. Do what you have to do
make your house bright and cheery – it will make it
more sellable.
Selling Secret #7: Play the agent field
A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong broker.
Make sure you have a broker who is totally informed.
They must constantly monitor the markets and know what properties are going on the
market and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find
a broker who embraces technology – a tech-savvy one
has many tools to get your house sold.
Selling Secret #6: Conceal the critters
You might think a cuddly Bali dog would warm the hearts
of potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not
everybody is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want
to walk in your home and see a bowl full of dog
food, smell the kitty litter box or have tufts of
pet hair stuck to their clothes. It will give buyers
the impression that your house is not clean. If
you’re planning an open house, send the critters to
a pet hotel for the day.
Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade
Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth
makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your
money back if you do a huge improvement project
before you put your house on the market. Instead, do
updates that will pay off and get you top dollar.
Get a new fresh coat of paint on the walls. Clean
the curtains or go buy some inexpensive new ones.
Replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure
closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and
clean the grout.
Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of
your house
One of the most important things to do when selling
your house is to de-personalize it. The more
personal stuff in your house, the less potential
buyers can imagine themselves living there. Get rid
of a third of your stuff – put it in storage. This
includes family photos, memorabilia collections and
personal keepsakes. Consider hiring a home stager to
maximize the full potential of your home. Staging
simply means arranging your furniture to best
showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of
space.
Selling Secret #3: The kitchen comes
first
You’re not actually selling your Bali house, you’re
selling your kitchen – that’s how important it is.
The benefits of remodeling your kitchen are endless,
and the best part of it is that you’ll probably get
85% of your money back. It may be a few thousand
dollars to replace countertops where a buyer may
knock $10,000 off the asking price if your kitchen
looks dated. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen
updates include painting and new cabinet hardware.
Use a neutral-color paint so you can present buyers
with a blank canvas where they can start envisioning
their own style. If you have a little money to
spend, buy one fancy stainless steel appliance. Why
one? Because when people see one high-end appliance
they think all the rest are expensive too and it
updates the kitchen.
Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to
show
Your Bali house needs to be “show-ready” at all times –
you never know when your buyer is going to walk
through the door. You have to be available whenever
they want to come see the place and it has to be in
tip-top shape. Don’t leave dishes in the sink, keep
the dishwasher cleaned out, the bathrooms sparkling
and make sure there are no dust bunnies in the
corners. It’s a little inconvenient, but it will get
your house sold.
Selling Secret #1: The first impression
is the only impression
No matter how good the interior of your Bali home looks,
buyers have already judged your home before they
walk through the door. You never have a second
chance to make a first impression. It’s important to
make people feel warm, welcome and safe as they
approach the house. Spruce up your home’s exterior
with inexpensive shrubs and brightly colored
flowers. You can typically get a 100-percent return
on the money you put into your home’s curb appeal.
Entryways are also important. You use it as a
utility space for your coat and keys. But, when
you’re selling, make it welcoming by putting in a
small bench, a vase of fresh-cut flowers or even
some cookies.
JAKARTA BOMBING UPDATE
DNA Proves Indonesia’s Most Wanted Militant Is Dead
2009-9-19 13:5
Police say DNA tests have now confirmed that Noordin Mohammed Top was one
of three people killed in a shoot-out on Thursday.
[Nanan Sukarna, National Police Spokesman]:
"The forensics identification process, including fingerprints and DNA, has confirmed the body is that of Noordin Mohammad Top."
Top was killed when police raided a house on Java island.
They were looking for men linked to two suicide bombings at luxury hotels in Jakarta in July.
The Malaysian-born militant had been a wanted man for years.
He was suspected of setting up a violent splinter group of the militant network Jemaah Islamiah.
It's been linked to several atrocities in Bali and Jakarta in recent years.
The timing of Top's death couldn't be better for the Indonesian authorities.
America had been putting pressure on police to capture of kill him before President Obama visits the country in November.
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2009-09-19/213553164725.html
WORLD ECONOMIC NEWS THAT AFFECTS BALI
Bernanke declares 'recession is very likely over'
Editors note:
Those of you who read my weekly free Bali News and Views are well aware that back in March I stuck my neck out and predicted' Economy had bottomed and would soon recover.
At the time few agreed. Shortly thereafter economies such as China, India and Australia declared no more recession and last night the head of the federal reserve in America agreed.
This is great news for the world and especially Bail, Indonesia who had actually not had a serious recession but in fact is seeing record tourism and recently improved real estate markets.
So now that your job is not in jeopardy book a flight and come to the best Island in the world.
Lawrence Belkefnatine
Editor
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By Greg Robb, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the recession has ended, at least based on the numbers.
"From a technical perspective, the recession is very likely over at this point," Bernanke told a conference at the Brookings Institution. But "it's still going to feel like a very weak economy for some time."
Bernanke added there is a risk that labor markets will remain weak through 2010 because growth will be too anemic to create jobs. Many economists now expect the labor market to recover slowly, he noted.
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Unless the economy can manage growth stronger than its long-term trend rate, "unemployment will be slow -- slow to come down," he said. "It will come down, but it may take some time."
After acknowledging that economic forecasting "is not one of your most precise sciences," Bernanke said most forecasters think economic growth in 2010 will be moderate because of "ongoing headwinds," including financial and credit problems, sectoral adjustments in the economy, the desire of families to pay off debt and the need for the federal government to restrain spending.
Vince Reinhart, a former top Fed staffer who is now at the American Enterprise Institute, said the technical end of the recession is more about arithmetic than anything else.
"June was mostly likely the trough. Growth will be positive in the third quarter," he commented. "All that tells you is that market economies do not stay in free fall. That doesn't tell you that we have a durable expansion in motion, it doesn't tell you growth is assured in 2010 and it doesn't tell you that the unemployment rate goes down."
'June was mostly likely the trough. Growth will be positive in the third quarter. All that tells you is that market economies do not stay in free fall.'
Vince Reinhart, American Enterprise Institute
Bernanke also expressed confidence that Congress would complete work on new rules for Wall Street.
Many analysts have raised doubts that Congress could grapple with reforming the health-care system and the financial framework this year. But Bernanke didn't share this doubt.
"I am quite confident comprehensive reform will be coming," the Fed chief said.
One of the reforms that's needed is to provide some way to unwind big financial institutions "in a way that would impose market discipline, impose losses on creditors, but would avoid the disorderly chaotic type of collapse that we saw with Lehman a year ago."
The bulk of Bernanke's remarks was devoted to a defense of the response from the Fed and its global partners to the financial crisis. Read his prepared remarks.
Bernanke said global regulators acted swiftly in the wake of last September's financial crisis and succeeded in bringing the global economy back from the brink of collapse. There is no longer widespread fear of a financial collapse and economic activity is leveling out, he added.
Bernanke's remarks were similar to a speech he gave in August at the Fed's annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Since the August speech, Bernanke was reappointed by President Barack Obama to a second four-year term at the helm of the central bank.
Greg Robb is a senior reporter for MarketWatch in Washington.
BALI TWITTER NEWS
The following comments are made on the Bali Twitter Page this week form happy Bali Tourists.
".Alan Wicker once said 'if you go to Bali a part of you will stay there forever' he was right, it was v spiritual/beautiful
Was in Bali one year ago today for Wei and Melissa's wedding. What great memories but it hardly seems like a year ago!
Ur in the perfect place for kiteboarding. Check it out. Too much fun & very addictive! chk it out in Bali
Morning evry1! Last day of holiday. Flying back to Jakarta this afternoon,...m going to miss Bali. :( But yes, I'm fully charged up! Cheers!
Make Phone Calls on Twitter With @Call
September 16th, 2009 | by Jennifer Van Grove43 Comments
Web-based
phone service
JAJAH has just released their
Twitter
(
)
calling feature
JAJAH@Call in beta, giving
participating members the ability to
call each other, free of charge, by
way of Twitter.
The calling service works when a member tweets “@call @twittername.” The tweet will cause both phones to ring, and the Twitterers will be connected without the service sharing either telephone number.
JAJAH@Call also works independent
of the platform you use, so whether
you use the web, a destkop client,
or a mobile application when
tweeting, the tweet-to-call service
should work without hiccup.
Though pretty unique, JAJAH@Call has
some interesting conditions
associated with the service, none
more interesting than the 2 minute
talk time limitation, which the
company considers the verbal
equivalent of a tweet. Also, in
order to work, both parties — caller
and recipient — need to be members
of the JAJAH@Call service.
We’re quite intrigued by the voice-over-Twitter idea, though we do think it could create funky situations where you receive phone calls from Twitterers you don’t really want to talk to. In some instances, this could be a great way to immediately contact someone you need to reach on a pressing matter, but in others, it could turn into a big if not awkward distraction.
We can just envision the uncomfortable greetings now. Hello, I’m so and so, and I follow you on Twitter, my Twitter name is XXXX. Do you want to go out on a date sometime? Or, say for instance, you’re in the middle of a sentence and reach the 2 minute limit and you’re both cut off from each other. One saving grace is that calls can only be made to people who follow you, which means should a particular caller annoy you, you can unfollow them on Twitter to prevent future voice communication.
We have to give it to JAJAH for pushing the Twitter envelope and are looking forward to giving the service a try. Let us know your take on voice-over-Twitter in the comments.
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Located a short 8 km (7 miles) or 10-12 minute drive on a brand new first-class road from the boutique tourist areas of Sanur, Ubud and busy Denpasar City it feels like you are on a remote Island far from the crowds.
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Bali Paradise Estates occupies over 5,500 m2 (1.36 acres) of gorgeous beachfront land
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Freehold property: Foreigners may obtain 100% control of these gorgeous estates for a small extra fee. Each property will have its own separate title.
Great rental income: As there are very few luxury beachfront rentals in Bali these rare, estates will demand premium prices of $350.00 to $650.00 per day from tourists.
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After you build your luxurious estate you can expect rapid appreciation plus rental incomes of up to a net return of 10% to 20% per yr . plus you may enjoy your estate with family and friends whenever you please.
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Below is our current inventory of BALI LUXURY VILLA resales.
| Name | Bed. | Bath | Land | U.S.D. | Renew | Current | |
| Click | Sq. | Lease | Addit | Status | |||
| for photos | Mtr | Approx. | 25 yrs | ||||
| Golden | 2 | 3 | 250 | $159,000 | 18 | $33,750 | Reduced |
| Golden | 3 | 3 | 350 | $215,000 | 18 | $40,000 | Avail |
| Emerald | 2 | 2.5 | 350 | $230,000 | 20 | $38,000 | Sold |
| Emerald | 2 | 2.5 | 350 | $236,000 | 45 | $0 | Reduced |
| Emerald | 3 | 3.5 | 350 | $253,000 | 21 | $56,000 | Reduced |
| Emerald | 3 | 3.5 | 350 | $256,000 | 21 | $56,000 | Sold |
| Emerald | 2 | 2.5 | 350 | $230,000 | 45 | $0 | SOLD |
| Golden | 3 | 3.5 | 500 | $285,000 | 19 | $60,000 | Avail |
| Jade | 3 | 3.5 | 550 | $299,000 | 22 | $56,000 | Avail |
| Emerald | 2 | 2.5 | 350 | $306,000 | 45 | $0 | Reduced |
| Emerald | 4 | 4.5 | 350 | $339,000 | 45 | $0 | Reduced |
You will find that the prices are below average and that the quality of construction , management and marketing is above average.
Our sales staff Yanthi and Yuni will assist you with inspections and due diligence to make it a very easy and clean sale for you. Call them at 284069.
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BALI INVESTOR NEWS
2nd Best Time to Buy Bali Real Estate This Century:
I now predict that Bali real estate is poised for the second largest increase this Century. Here are my reasons why.
ali real estate is
sold in U.S.D. therefore Europe, Canada,
Australia and most foreign countries
who’s currency has increased
dramatically against the U.S.D. the last
few months now have an opportunity to
convert their currencies to Bali real
estate and save 10% to 20% over what
they would have paid a few months ago.
Bali real estate has been immune to the chaotic ups and down of the worlds real estate markets because 95 % of all Bali real estate is held by foreigners with no mortgages. When our 2002 and 2005 bombings occurred everybody predicted a crash in Bali real estate except me because there is no leverage involved.
I predict that perhaps this year and definitely next year Bali will return to record tourism and Bali real estate prices are directly proportional to Bali tourist arrivals.
Bali’s villas and homes are still
1/3 the price of Hawaii and ½ the price of
comparative Thailand. You can still buy a
two bedroom large 
350
m2 Luxury villa with a huge pool for
around
USD $200,000. Rising demand and what I
expect will be a dramatic rise in cost of
building material in the near future will
drive prices up.
I have over 60% of my net worth in Bali real estate and so does my 84 yr old mother. We have put our money where our mouth is I recommend you do the same.
My best investment opportunity right now is Paradise Beach Estates where you can buy large freehold beachfront property for $240,00 and build a there bedroom custom designed luxury estate for less than $250,000.
For under $490,000 you would have a villa similar large villas selling recently for $3,000,000. (See Raising the Roof)
My second best recommendation is any of our Bali Luxury Villas for Sale starting at $159,000 for a two bedroom villa
BALI STROLLS
Take a Stroll With Me at Dawn on Down Sanur's Southern Beach:
I invite you to join me on a early morning stroll on Sanur magical beach past old fishing shops and modern hotels .
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Thank you very much for reading our latest Bali News & views Newsletter.
Cheers, Lawrence Bellefontaine
Disclaimer: All information presented above is considered true and reliable to the best of our knowledge at the time that it was produced. Information and prices may change without notice. We accept no responsibility for incorrect information listed herein . All recommendations may lose value in the future due to economical, political influences or any other reason. We do not guarantee the future performance.
