Monthly Archives: October 2013

Solaire names Arasi president, as suggested

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

I picked the new president and chief executive officer at Manila’s trailblazing casino resort and have the email to prove it. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Afghanistan for Afghans

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

Two visitors to Afghanistan think it’s time for foreigners to leave. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Flanagan takes the bridge

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

Gifted Australian writer Richard Flanagan eloquently expresses the impact of the first decade of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Jalanan, Jakarta buskers rock

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

Daniel Ziv’s documentary tells the lives of three street musicians and much more in their own words and music. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Uda Agus, Indonesia get social

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

Digital networks and traditional culture blend seamlessly in Indonesia. Continue reading →

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