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Registration: 23 July 2012

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Chris
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8 years ago
tel522

Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522

The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. “If in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...

Chris

Yes. They have escilated from the street level to where the real money is Politicians dens. Booze was so cheap. And life was fun in Jakarta around 1999. But things have changed . Globullization has come sweeping accross the nation. Everywhere has ... Read More

Chris
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8 years ago
tel522

Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522

The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. “If in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...

Chris

It seems to happen every year. Covert corruption perhaps. We put pressure on you (government) from the top of the pyramid (Muslim Brotherhood) and accept some under the table deals instead of the regulations being passed. (Is that too far fetched ... Read More

Chris
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8 years ago
tel522

Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522

The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. “If in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...

Chris

Very few of the bad/dangerous/death causing/drivers/riders on the road are drunk (have ever been drunk) but simply have no regard for road safety. Mafia is as strong here now as it was in America during the prohibition. At the end of the line ... Read More

Chris
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8 years ago
tel522

Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522

The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. “If in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...

Chris

Yeah. Alcohol is being controlled so much now. Used to be able to buy it anywhere even warung and indomaret in supermarkets. Then in Tangerang about 8 or 9 yead ago. Suddenly. No warning. On Chinese New Year boom. No booze in the shops. There were ... Read More

Chris
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11 years ago
sirrobcentral

I need a place to stay....LMBO by sirrobcentral

First off let me address the moderators who just love to interrupt any thread where a person wants help in securing a place to live. Most of us Mr./Ms. Moderator have gone to this classified ads you have and have found them to be rippoff. They are ...

Chris

correct,, I could help.. but wont,,, rude rude and rude Read More

Chris
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11 years ago
Julien

Top hiring sectors in Java by Julien

Hi, let’s talk about job opportunities in Java. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Java? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

Chris

most " native " English Language Teaching posts are now taken by Native English Speakers from the Phillipines Read More

Chris
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11 years ago
rossbach.e

Need Help - English Teachers or Native Speakers by rossbach.e

Hi, I'm an expat from the states living in Jakarta. I currently started a web service and we need help with some of the English. Any expats out there willing to lend a hand? Just let me know ya! Thanks!!!!

Chris

not worth the risk without correct visa Read More