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I am not an authority on shariah obviously but I would be surprised if there was anything in shariah regarding suitable hairstyles for...

It doesn't minimise recidivism - it puts an end to it once and for all!

Couldn't agree more re Howard and Rudd Governments - totally hypocritical in that case. As for the death penalty - I would support it in...

There used to be a couple of ferries on this run in the 90s - the "Ilie Api" and the "Inierie" - and sailings were 2/3 times per week. I...

The "War on Drugs" is unwinnable as long as drugs are illegal. And it's the wrong war. We should be fighting a War on Poverty in the...

When conformity becomes institutionaliised then human rights become pulverised. (eg kids being taken away forcibly from their families,...

Sounds like a great trip in the making. If you want info about Lembata send me a PM.

There used to be a ferry from Atapupu (about 30 km west of the border to East Timor) twice a week to Kalabai on Alor. I believe there are...

Agree with rroobbeerrtt. Would be self-defeating to reach Ende/Larantuka and miss out on the gems that can be found between Flores and...

Excellent photos and report. I was in Lamalera in 2008. I walked there from Lewoleba apart from the last few k's downhill. I never expected...

It has been shown time and again under carefully controlled test conditions that worrying will not effect future outcomes in a positive way...

Food in Indonesia will be to your liking I am sure and as #1 says you will find a lot of food being sold. Beer is IDR 25,000 (about US2.75)...

Go to "Janoko" His shop is in Poppies 2 I think not far from Taman Sari Hotel. He is always busy (always a good sign), does what he says he...

Go to Lombok. Lots of beaches near Kuta in the south. Unhurried. No traffic or traffic lights. No booming sound systems. Good food. Good...

Impressive photos - "Go EAST young man." The east is where it's at. The futher east you go the better it gets.