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    The future and the role of Artificial intelligence.

    In the news this morning: https://youtube.com/shorts/4V8w3gkF76E?si=f8_-QU73cZeDYyGL
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    New laws- Government control

    Well... one day a kind old man few house next to you felt that it's almost his time to go. In his testament he wrote that he will waqf/wakaf/donate his property for religious purpose. The next day he passed away. Community then decided to renovate his house into musala/mushala/mushola. With...
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    The future and the role of Artificial intelligence.

    You're welcome. Initially I watched the interview of Tristan Harris but I found that this article is easier for me to re-read.
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    The future and the role of Artificial intelligence.

    https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-claude-sonnet-ai-thought-process-decide-blackmail-fictional-executive-2025-6 Wow... 😶
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    Is Yacht investment really better than Villa Investment?

    I will first try to find out if there's reliable company available that can do maintenance for such luxurious vehicle in Bali. Or, if sending it somewhere else/abroad for maintenance sustainable enough. Also check about all permits to own, to park, to sail. It's often unclear in Indonesia.
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    Using Grab taxi service?

    You see the map after you input your "from" and "to" location. In the peak hour, when the road is the busiest or when weather is bad the cost is higher. I never got "motorbike booking only". There's always option... When you click "book grab car" your order is confirmed and the app starts to...
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    Today's menu:

    Does rice flour count? Lupis & wajik is made from glutinous rice and they are sweet. Kue mangkok (Chinese: 發糕), putu bambu, serabi kinca are all from rice flour. Indonesian jajan are mostly made with rice flour/glutinous rice flour/tapioca flour.
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    Manners in Bali

    "Mas" = older brother. It comes from Javanese language and is used to address a man politely, even if the man younger than you are. Not all "mas" are moslem. Teh hijau or green tea is fine. I'm sure everybody in Bali understand what "green tea" is. For popular food name you don't have to...
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    Manners in Bali

    I use "aku" for family or friends that I know for long, "saya" for everyone else. "Kasih ya" is short from "terima kasih" + "ya" ("ya" here is more an extra emphasis). I use "makasih" sometimes. "Suksma" or "matur suksma" is Balinese for "thank you". maaf ("a" as in "sofa" & twice pronounced)...
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    Container Shipment from Overseas to Indonesia as KITAS/KITAP Holder

    We are in sorting process and have some doubt about things we will ship next year. Thank you for your reply, rols.
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    Container Shipment from Overseas to Indonesia as KITAS/KITAP Holder

    Hi Rols, Have you moved to Jogja yet? Did your shipment arrive safely? Any update about the import tax?
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    Looking for foreign guests (Europeans/Germans) for wedding in Bandung on 18 April 2026.

    Sounds like someone looking for free models (inclusive make up and costume) for huge photoshoot project/challenge.
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    Why Indonesia...?

    I did that type for my wall and I think it's actually easier. Yes, price is of course a consideration. I also like the freedom to decide when the chores begin and end, how I want it be done, more control on (almost) everything. Knowledge and experience are bonuses. Long live independency! 💪
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    Why Indonesia...?

    I was born and raised in Indonesia. I left and will be back because of my own choice. Wondering sometimes but never have difficulties adjusting to way of life in Western countries. In fact, I found out that I can do things that I never did before, eg. wallpaper hanging, and I bragged about it to...
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    Garden visitors

    Katak suka tahu, that's new! 😄 When we were young, my sister and I taught our fish got new "babies". Then the babies grew legs. 😅🤣
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    Roof drain is flooding inside our kitchen everytime there is heavy rain.

    It's poverty. Maybe there are more than 4 people in the family and they need bigger/more rooms. Combine that with small budget, they do what they think is (momentarily) acceptable in a hope they can renovate it in the future. Poor quality on cement mixture of building structure & wall and no...
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    Considering getting a place in Lombok

    Undang-undang Pokok Agraria pasal 21 ayat 3. Orang asing yang sesudah berlakunya Undang-undang ini memperoleh hak milik karena pewarisan tanpa wasiat atau percampuran harta karena perkawinan, demikian pula warganegara Indonesia yang mempunyai hak milik dan setelah berlakunya undang-undang ini...
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    Considering getting a place in Lombok

    If your wife want to buy a land, she will be asked by notary if she is an Indonesian passport holder, and if you have a pre-nup. If you don't, I don't think you can proceed to buy. Without pre-nup you and your wife share ownership of everything you have after your wedding date. This is related...
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    Quality of Healthcare and Physicians

    Many adults go to the doctor for common cold to get surat keterangan sakit. They need to show that a doctor has verified that they are really sick and not make it up. On the other hand, many people will work anyway even if they are sick. Many business owner won't pay workers for sick leave...
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    Today's menu:

    I use temulawak in drinks only. Like harryopal1, I add honey. It's one of common jamu recipe. I use turmeric both in drinks and cooking. May be you can start with 1 finger joint fresh turmeric or 1/2 teaspoonful (flat) turmeric powder for 1 portion, Shadrach? For your next cooking experiment...

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