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NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

MCN Giveaways 17x Double passes to the Brazillian Film Festival - page 3 10x Double passes to - page 2 P is for Princess

Melbourne City Newspaper

A double pass Coranderrk - page 11 A double pass to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - page 11

Getting serious about men’s health

inside

Photo: Angela Shi

This Movember the moustaches are back in full force! But that’s not all, we also have a colourful issue crammed with the latest from the Brazillian Film Festival, delicious Malaysian flavours and a robotic surgeon!

plus The Brazillian Film Festival - page 3

The most (in)famous moustache

pages 4

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

pages 11

Malaysian flavours entice Australians

page 8

Robotic surgery

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Responding to Coranderrk - page 11 What’s in a name? - page 13

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

The Raah Project

Paul McLane Editorial: Dione Joseph Marketing & Media Manager: Heather Bloom Interns: Karl Shami, Melissa Ulrich, Cassie McKay, Steven Ho Designer: Matt Hocking Marketing: Pummi Sooden Photographer: AP Guru Production Manager: Lisa Stathakis

elbourne boys Tamil Rogeon and Ryan Ritchie a.k.a The Raah Project, are heading back down under to play at the Kubik Music Festival this November. Having travelled across the globe on tours, the duo seemed glad to be soon home amongst the locals. “It’s great and intimidating, the further we get from home the more we realise the quality of our local artists.” Both Rogeon and Ritchie hit the musical scene as members of the well known Australian jazz, rap group True Live and

they haven’t stopped since. Dominating the musical charts and performing at many events, the boys formed The Raah Project in 2004 with a unique name and sound, “The Raah Project is a bit of SUN, a bit of RAH the god of the sun and a whole lot of A”. The band is known for their layering and orchestrated mix of genres, like jazz, hip-hop and classic.” The Raah Project has received high reviews both nationally and internationally, but the boys insists that the pressure of success comes not from the critics but more so

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The Raah Project gets ready to wake up the Kubik Music Festival

from themselves. “It was good to receive such complimentary criticism; it only concerns us in the sense that we have created our own expectations and that we now have to jump over them to create a new record.” Continuing to grow and prosper, The Raah Project has also earned an Australian television series, an upcoming second album Take Me Elsewhere and an invite to the Luxembourg Symphony Orchestra in 2012. “To be honest it’s all quite overwhelming, as we currently sit backstage at a theatre just outside of Paris”. As one of the headliners of the Kubik Music Festival,

a newly introduced concept of music and art, Rogeon and Ritchie have both already had a chance to experience the show before heading to Oz. “The exciting thing about the space is that it stands alone as its own artistic statement, coupled with this is our artistic statement inside the space. We are currently in Europe on tour, where we have witnessed some of the boxes in space and we agree that it will be quite a statement”. Rogeon and Ritchie’s schedules are clearly booked out with tours and side projects but the boys claim the key to balancing everything is simple,

“Lots of planning thanks to iCal”. The Raah Project will perform their final Australian concert of 2011 at KUBIK Melbourne at 8pm, Saturday 19 November. For your chance to win one of 10 double passes to Sesame Street’s latest movie, P is for Princess, send an email to win@mc-news.com.au with ‘Sesame Street’ in the subject line and include your full name and phone number. The movie is screening at Hoyts Jnr on between November 5 and December 11.

‘Tis the season of Movember By Cassandra McKay

n Tuesday, a new start was made. No, we’re not taking about the races, except in a sense to race towards a better future for men’s health. Many men disappeared into their bathrooms to prepare for a month long uninhibited growth. This marks the ninth year Australia has celebrated Movember month. A month, where the men of the world put down their shavers and let it all grow out, in the hope to raise funds for the fight against men’s’ health issues. Fire-fighter Shane Vander Veen, an enthusiastic advocate explains in a USA Today interview, “The point is to grow a moustache for the whole month of November [which] is similar to how people were wearing pink ribbons for breast awareness month”. Donations by friends, colleagues and loved ones will support the awareness and education, survivorship and research of prostate cancer and male depression. The funds raised will go directly to programs run by Mo-

vember and funding partners like the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Beyond Blue, the national depression initiative. According to Movember’s Australian website, these rules Mo Bros must follow when grooming: there’s to be no joining Mo to your sideburns (this is considered a beard), there’s to be no joining of the handlebars to your chin (that’s considered a goatee) and finally the most important Mo Bros must conduct himself like a true country gentlemen. Movember is a world-wide awareness program, you’ll find moustaches online, at work, at home, on TV and in the media. “No matter the country or city, Movember will continue to work to change established habits and attitudes men have about their health; to educate men about the health risks they face, getting them to act on that knowledge, thereby increasing the chances of early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment,” according to the Mo-

vember website. Movember has spread into a global movement with more than a 1.1 million participants raising $174 Million in its eight years running. “Since its humble beginnings in Melbourne Australia, Movember has grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 1.1 million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate with formal campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Ireland,” the Australian Embassy said in a press release. The celebration really begins November 30 when Movember comes to a finish and donations are counted, then do many bars and pubs host goodbye parties all across the world. “At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas can celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember”.

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Editor-in-Chief:

Photo: Frank Schoepgens

By Cassandra McKay

Want to get involved in Movember? Here’s How. Head to BendiMo - Bendigo Mayor, Cr. Rod Fyffe, joined town dignities, Mo Community ambassadors and locals on Monday 24th October to officially re-name the town in support of Movember. Mo Runs - On Sunday 13th November, Brisbane and Melbourne will both be championing the healthy and active lifestyle by hosting “Mo Runs.” This simple act will help raise

vital funds and awareness for Movember’s men’s health partners - beyondblue: the national depression initiative, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and The Movember Foundation. Morning of the Mo - On Saturday 3rd December, Movember will be heading to Byron Bay, Ballina for a weekend of old school fun and games/ Catch a wave on a pre 1980’s surfboard and enjoy the salt water in your luscious ‘Mo.

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Brazil Film Festival adds spice to life By Heather Bloom

he Brazil Film Festival is shaking up Melbourne this November! In its third year, the ever increasing festival is flying across the country to bring a little spice to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide in their biggest festival to date. Representing the best of Brazilian cinema, the festival, which launched in Sydney in 2009, is a nationwide success with audiences packing out cinemas as the festival continues to add more films and more sessions to the program.

while enthralling the audience in a vibrant cross-cultural atmosphere. The Festival brings to the Australian public a variety of genuinely Brazilian cultural manifestations and energy,” says Russo. A captivating cultural affair, The Brazil Film Festival will get you hot and bothered just in time for summer. Get into the spirit early and embrace the exotic lifestyle of a Brazilian local.

Brazil Film Festival

Palace Kino Cinema, 45 Collins Street Melbourne For your change to win one of seventeen free double pass to the Brazil Film Festival, email win@mc-news.com.au with Brazil Film Festival in the subject and include your desired screening and session, name, address, email and phone number.

Os Gutemberg are playing in support of the festival

“Brazil Film Festival presents the best of the most recent Brazilian cinema productions, while enthralling the audience in a vibrant cross-cultural atmosphere.” - Ana Luiza Russo The festival is an extension of Brazil Visual, an international circuit of Brazilian film festivals sweeping Europe, North America and Asia. Melbourne audiences will be treated to the Brazilian delights from November 15 to 21 at Palace Kino with 17 sessions from the 12 hottest Brazilian film makers screened for an expected audience of over 2500. Melbourne will also have the chance to experience live performances by Brazilian musicians, dancers and chefs during the seven day event. Festival Manager, Ana Luiza Russo says some of the highlights will include Brazilian band, Os Gutembergs and filmmaker Maiara da Rocha Skarheim, who after ten years in Australia returns home to her native Brazil to explore her birthplace. “Maiara searches for a sense of identity, reconnecting with Brazil, and rekindling family ties while coming to terms with inevitability of change - both in herself and her motherland.” The Brazil Film Festival covers all genres of film. From comedy to drama, romance and documentaries, the festival will also be presenting two emerging film makers from Australia and Brazil. “Brazil Film Festival presents the best of the most recent Brazilian cinema productions,

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MCN FEATURE

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

The most (in)famous moustache

Cheeky Charlie Chaplin brought character to the toothbrush moustache

any attempt at wearing it in a serious manner. Like the industrial age, the time of the toothbrush moustache has passed, particularly because of the association with Hitler and Nazi Germany. Rich Cohen, a writer for Vanity Fair says that the facial hair in general came under fire in the second half of the 20th century. “In fact, you could not wear any kind of moustache after the war, because, running

Hitler, on the other hand, took his moustache very seriously

from Hitler, you might run into Stalin.” Hipsters have begun wearing the toothbrush moustache in recent years, but there is an aura of irony around that. Let’s face the reality of it, if you turn up to a fancy dress party as Charlie Chaplin, unless you plan on wearing his trademark hat the whole night, you will still be mistaken for Adolf Hitler. And that’s just not worth the risk.

Photo: Creative Commons/Vadim Molochnikov

many, where it quickly became popular as a symbol of the industrial age. But one other person has left their mark on the toothbrush moustache - Charlie Chaplin. In fact, Ron Rosenbaum, a historian who examined the importance of Hitler’s mo’, actually believes the association with Chaplin caused the egotistical Hitler to feel inadequate and he bristled at the way Western leaders viewed his facial hair. “It was Chaplin’s first, before Hitler’s,” writes Rosenbaum. “Chaplin’s moustache became a lens through which to look at Hitler.” Regardless of who popularised it, most people tend to associate the moustache with the Führer over the comedian, and only third-world despots like Robert Mugabe have made

Photo: Essanay Studios

erhaps the most famous moustache of all time is also one that will probably never be worn again. The Hitler moustache as it is generally known by, or the “toothbrush moustache” has, unsurprisingly, not been seen after World War Two. But like many of Hitler’s mannerisms and styles, the moustache actually had a long history and important symbolism attached to it. The toothbrush moustache became popular in the United States in the late 19th century and was seen as a military-like alternative for the industrial age, especially when compared to the flamboyant and highmaintenance moustaches that European royalty tended to favour. Visiting Americans then brought over the style to Ger-

Photo: German Federal Archive

By Karl Shami

Shimmy Susskind, a Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi doing the evening prayer at his home

Photo: Creative Commons/Ryan McFarland

Photo: Creative Commons/Arleen Gaspar

Holy hair

Trim and terrific

Photo: Creative Commons/Arleen Gaspar

Some people take their facial hair very seriously, as these competitors in the World Moustache Championship demonstrate.

f course with all this talk of the aesthetic value of moustaches, it is still important to remember the religious importance of facial hair. Interestingly, many faiths require beards to be grown out, but moustaches to be shaved. The Amish, Muslim and Orthodox Jewish faiths all have traditions relating to the growing of long, straggly beards, without that all important line of hair above the upper-lip. But why the aversion to moustache growing? According to the BBC, the Amish only grow out their beard after they get married, but don’t grow moustaches because of the moustache’s association with 19th century European officers. The Amish have a strong pacifist dogma, and shun anything related to the military. Islam also has a strict rule defining the growing of moustaches, mainly relating to the unhygienic nature of hair on the upper-lip. Speaking to the New York Times, Adnan Zulfiqar, the Muslim spiritual advisor at the University of Pennsylvania said that clerics disagree on whether beards were necessary for Muslim men. He also says that it

has become a sign of piousness in general, and has inspired non-Muslims as well. “The more conservative you are, the more likely you are to see it as obligatory,” says Mr Zulfiqar. “It has become part of the fashion here. In urban Philadelphia, you will see ‘Sunni beards’ being worn by non-Muslims as well. It’s become part of urban culture.” With all this talk of holy hair, it is important to note that other faiths favour cleanshaven faces. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) may not grow any facial hair, and of course the iconic image of a Buddhist monk is one with no hair on their skull or face. According to The Original Catholic Encyclopaedia, the Catholic position on beards has generally been in favour of shaving, but it has gone back and forth in history. Even with all these practices and beliefs relating to facial hair, it is important not to generalise. As mentioned, the growing of beards and cutting of moustaches is a contentious issue amongst the various circles of Islam, and the different types of Jewish and Christian sects all have different views on facial hair.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Keyhole surgery unlocks new doors By Heather Bloom

r Declan Murphy, Associate Professor at Melbourne University and Director of Robotic Surgery at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, is currently pioneering the use of Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) in an attempt to garner awareness of men’s health issues. Hailing from the Emerald Isle, Dr. Murphy, a specialist in urology, originally came to Melbourne in 2008 to complete a fellowship, however the Australian lifestyle and opportunity to direct a robotic surgery program for Peter Mac was far too tempting and very quickly he and his family settled in Melbourne. Moving to the other side of the world and completely changing his “life plan” has proved a positive step, not just for Dr. Murphy but also for the australian medical industry. His work on RAS has opened up a new world in surgical procedures benefiting both doctors and patients. Speaking about the advanced equipment, Dr Murphy says,

“Robotic assisted surgery is a form of keyhole surgery that is less invasive. Doctors can make far smaller incisions during the procedure, ensuring patients have a quicker recovery period. At Peter Mac we try to push the boundaries of keyhole surgery, by using the robot we are simply using an advanced piece of surgical equipment. “Robotic assisted surgery also allows for far more complicated procedures to be carried out. A medical professional controls the robot remotely and we can watch on a 3D viewing box to see what’s happening.” Dr Murphy’s advanced surgical techniques couldn’t come at more urgent time. “Australia and New Zealand have the highest number of prostate cancer cases in the world, 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Australia alone.” A unique feature of prostate cancer means that of all the men diagnosed, many may not even need treatment. Peter Mac offers many different treatment plans, one of which is “active surveillance.” Some particularly slow growing can-

cers, monitored over time, do not affect the patient with any cancerous symptoms. “Prostate cancer is an unusual form of cancer, it’s not like breast cancer. You can actually have a tiny bit of cancer

“Robotic assisted surgery also allows for far more complicated procedures to be carried out. A medical professional controls the robot remotely and we can watch on a 3D viewing box to see what’s happening.” - Dr. Declan Murphy in the prostate. Choosing the “active surveillance” form of treatment can be difficult for patients to accept and we don’t take chances with them, but the non-surgical route is often the best course of action.”

Statistics state that 60 to 70% of men over 40 years of age will have some traces of prostate cancer, but this small amount cancer is unlike to kill or cause any symptoms to the patients. Dr. Murphy has found that most patients are able to live with the cancer rather than die from it. Australians appear to have a better understanding and awareness of their health, and in general are attempting to live a healthier lifestyle, but there is still a long way to go in increasing the awareness of men’s health. One of the documented problems with men’s health is they often do not spend enough time thinking about their physical and mental wellbeing. While it seems men are more comfortable discussing obesity and cardiac problems with their GP, urological problems and cancer are still taboo. Through reaching out to the wives and partners of men, doctors can make contact with their target audience. “The main message we are trying to get out is that men need to better informed.” It seems the old saying “fore-

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MCN EVENTS

Events Calendar

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Welcome to our new-style events calendar, packed with arts, entertainment, eco-events, social gatherings and stimulating public discourse. Our month-at-a-glance directory is your gateway to fun in the city. Event listings are free and subject to space availability. Email up to 50 words to events@mc-news.com.au, or stand out with a photo for only $80. Cutoff date for the next available issue is Thursday November 17 at 5pm.

General interest Gala Parade of Spring Fashions Friday 11 Nov 6-8pm Wilson Botanic Park For more info call: 9707 5818

Yarraville Markets

Yarraville Markets offers Australian made and handmade crafts, beautifully presented by some fabulous artists. The market is held indoors at the Masonic Hall in Yarraville every second Saturday of each month, so why not pop over and grab some crafty goodies this weekend.

The Sunday Age City2Sea

Dandenong Show

Elite runners will be joined by joggers, walkers and community-minded families from around Australia at the inaugural Sunday Age City2Sea presented by Westpac, raising money for charity as they complete a 14km course from Melbourne’s CBD to St Kilda. The City2Sea promises to become a much-anticipated annual event, with the aim of raising money for official charity partner Movember, as well as other individually chosen charities.

Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 Nov Dandenong Show grounds, Greaves Reserve For more info visit: www.dandyshow.com.au The Dandenong Show is celebrating its 140th year with an action packed program that has plenty to offer for all ages. Carnival rides, show bags and fairy floss for all! This year’s show will feature the theme ‘Horses to Horsepower’ so get your motors running for the classic car and hot rod show, stunt motorcycle performance and Hot Saws chainsaw extravaganza. Families can also enjoy the free children’s area with puppet shows, performers, craft and animal nursery. A must see is the Grande Parade with a spectacular fireworks display.

A Stranger in Town

Little Match Girl

Friday 11 Nov, 7.30pm Fortfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane

Friday 11 to Wed 16 Nov Malthouse Theatre

Exploring universal themes of immigration, belonging, love and the battle between escaping or facing up to your past, this new Australian work was inspired by recordings of the musical diaries of artistic director Sophie Lampel’s grandfather Otto Lampel, which were given to her when she was 19. Using these recordings as a basis, Essential Theatre has created a fictional tale exploring some of the significant themes in Otto’s diary.

Thursday 17 Nov, 10am Monash University Museum of Art

Saturday 12 Nov Masonic Hall, Yarraville For more info visit: www.yarravillemarkets.blogspot.com

Why not make your Friday a fashionable one, with The Gala Parade of Spring Fashions presented by Espesh and Friends of Wilson Botanic Park? The beautiful Rose Garden at Wilson Botanic Park will offer an array of fashions to be seen and there will be finger food. Bookings essential, $20 per person.

Sunday 13 Nov Melbourne CBD to St Kilda beach For more info visit: www.thecity2sea.com.au

Performative Philosophy: The Films & Writings of Chris Krau & Semiotext(e)

Gather round the fire children, there’s a tale that needs telling. Melbourne’s favourite cabaret mistress, Meow Meow, returns to Malthouse Theatre with a story to defrost even the coldest of hearts. As the match girl staves off the cruel cold of winter with her dwindling supply of flames, she turns to dreams and the light of the stars to find a way home. With claws of humour and heartache, pathos and irreverence, Meow Meow carves a tuneful trail through the icy sheets of the modern soul.

Women’s Circus: Snakes and Ladders Nov 17 - 27 Thursday – Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm Drill Hall 395 Barkly St, West Footscray With random abandon, the Women’s Circus brings its trademark community circus spectacle to Big West Festival. Life is a circus and this circus

Kings of Leon Sunday to Wednesday Nov 13 - 16 Rod Laver Arena Their last tour down under in 2009 was the hottest of the year, with their shows selling out in minutes. This summer The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to confirm the muchanticipated return of Kings of Leon, already established as one of the hottest bands in the world and renowned for the quality of their live shows. Don’t delay in getting your tickets to see Kings Of Leon live in concert. If their last tour was anything to go by, you will need to get in quick!

is a game of chance! Playful, colourful and energetic, the acts are underpinned by the constant motion of the game; the furious march of time, from which the individual tries to escape into an aerial, adagio, juggling, dance or other enchanting, chaotic, contemporary circus fantasy. On a fickle circus board game the performers are pieces on the stage of life and the audience decides their fate.

Janelle Bloom Book Launch Thursday 17 Nov Queen Vic Market Free Eventv For more information, visit www.janellebloom.com.au In her fourth book, My Favourite Food for All Seasons Janelle shares her extensive knowledge of seasonal Australian produce in over 100 delicious recipes, both savoury and sweet. Stunningly laid out with beautiful colour photography, the book shows how easy it is to use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create perfect dishes. With her trademark tricks and tips she will guide even the most novice of cooks to a fantastic and delicious result, turning any night of the week into a celebration of the season!

Performative Philosophy: The films and writings of Chris Kraus and Semiotext(e) presents Kraus’s work as a filmmaker, writer and co-editor of Semiotext(e). The exhibition comprising films, books, scripts, posters, stills and production notes, encompasses the poetic force of Kraus’s filmmaking and her deeply unique and inventive voice that moves through art, fiction, feminism, politics and the many spheres of cultural production. Since she abandoned the debt and disappointment of her film career, Kraus’ has worked as a critic. The exhibition locates Kraus as the thread linking this diverse selection of artists, filmmakers and philosophers.

Market Sessions Sunday 13 Nov 9am - 4pm Queen Vic Market Free Entry Make your visit to the Market a musical one with Market Sessions. Enjoy free live performances every second Sunday of the month from November until February. Catch up with friends in the beer garden while enjoying live entertainment from some of Melbourne’s best established and emerging bands and browse the summer artisan market at the same time.

Miss Hullabaloo’s Rooftop Market Sunday 13 Nov 10am - 4pm 57 Palmerston Street, Carlton Melbourne’s stylish have come out to enjoy spring on Carlton’s favourite rooftop! Enjoy the ultimate in vintage market shopping with yummy cupcakes, funky tunes and the most comfy couches. It is the best way to spend your Sunday whilst shopping for your vintage goodies. Miss hullabaloo will be selling gorgeous ladies vintage clothing, with beautiful summer dresses and one off statement pieces, being her speciality. Plenty of unique collectables, accessories, and treasures to be discovered!.

Italian Cooking Classes Saturday 12 Nov The Hunt Club Estate, 21 Emmer Green Retreat Cranbourne East For more info email: theitalianhomecookingschool@ live.com.au Learn how to cook rigatoni pasta Filetti and Marscapone creams at the Italian Home Cooking School. So why not a surprise a loved one or friend with some home cooked food, Italian style. Prices $135 per person, discount of 10% for group bookings of four or more.

k.d Lang

Vanilla Ice

Saturday 12 Nov Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Friday 11 Nov Shoppingtown Hotel, Doncaster Melbourne VIC

Award-winning singersongwriter, k.d. Lang, will perform shows with her new band the Siss Boom Bang to promote her brand new studio album Sing it Loud, Her first record made entirely with a band of her own since the pair of albums with The Reclines that launched her ground breaking career over 20 years ago.

With his hit single “Ice Ice Baby” and its accompanying album To the Extreme, Vanilla Ice became the second white rapper to top the charts. “Ice Ice Baby” became a number one hit late in 1990, thanks to the pulsating bass riff from David Bowie and Queen’s “Under Pressure.” Don’t miss this opportunity to see Vanilla Ice in person.

RED CARPET MCN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Scott Hutchinson, Jack Hutchinson (both Hutchinson Builders)

Kylie Jasinski (Judd Farris), Guy Taylor (Consolidated Properties)

John Morris (MC LabourHire), Michael Stojkovic (Hutchinson Builders) Kellie Williams (Hutchinson Builders), Trevor Hamilton (Nettleton Tribe Architects)

Michael Stojkovic (Hutchinson Builders) Stephen Payne (Bonacci Group)

Marcello Arbaci (Omni Fire Engineering), Derek Pitt (Woodhead Architects), Mark Bonnamy (Hutchinsons), Peter Helfer (Hutchinsons), Daryl Green (Liebherr Australia)

Building your way to the Red Carpet Stars flocked to the Früche marquee at the Bird Cage at Melbourne’s Derby Day, where black and white where the colours of the day. To celebrate the launch of their brand new Docklands offic, Hutchinson Builders were all smiles.

Anthony Venturini (Hyder Consulting), Rennie Darmanin (Meinhardt Group), Gary Kyriacou (HBO+EMTB)

fruche style ambassador Jay Alexander with Racing Fashion TV’s Anna Mott

fruche style ambassador Jay Alexander with milliner Richard Nylon and Gwendolynne Burkin

Jess Harris and Josh Schmidt from ABC2’s Twentysomething

Fabulous fruche refreshments

DJ Jean hits the decks

Scott McGregor and Rhys Ulrich

Natalie Garonzi and Jessica Raffa

Nick Giannopoulos and Olga Fox

MCN FOOD & WINE

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Malaysian flavours entice Australians By Dione Joseph

area; the largest tribe, the Iban of Sarawak, is followed by the Bidayuh and the Orang Asli. Evidence of human habitation in Malaysia dates back over 40,000 years. Traders and settlers from India and China arrived as early as the 1st century AD, quickly establishing trading ports and towns over the next several hundred years. A strong Indian and

Photo: Luizo Grossi

ivided into Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia shares its land borders with Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei and its maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam and The Philippines. Steeped in a multitude of cultures, the Malay Kingdom is nestled at the heart of this land. Numerous Indigenous tribes reside in this

Chef Allen Woo

Chinese influence is embedded in Malaysian history and, as a result, many of the people of the Malay Peninsula adopted the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Inscriptions made in Sanskrit, the Indo-Germanic root of both English and German, appear as early as the 4th century. Gaining the reputation as the international gateway to Southeast Asia, Malaysia is regarded as home by Malays, Indians and Chinese. Food is a gateway and offers a glimpse into a culture that continues to develop and evolve. According to the 2006 census, there were 92,335 Australian residents who stated that they were born in Malaysia and call Melbourne home. Owner and proprietor of Chillipadi, Li Teoh is a woman with a story to tell. “Provincial Malay food is very rustic. More curries and grilled food but each with very distinct flavours. There are influences from China, but also the British, who brought their own influences as well. We have the captain’s curry and so in some things we use croutons and in some things we use Worcestershire sauce.

Making Teh Tarik the traditional way

Obviously, these are more English influences and so on, and although not huge, they’re definitely there.” Although the British were responsible for building the infrastructure in Malaysia, they imported a lot of cheaper labour from southern China and India: “Plenty of immigrant workers arrived in Malaysia to seek work and they found it in the plantations the railways and so on. Similarly, Britain had colonized India, so many South Indians also arrived. As a result, we have a huge mixture of dishes that reflect the ethnic variety. We have a lot of fried noodles and fried rice and so on, but using Chinese ingredients and Indian ingredients.” Furthermore, as Teoh explains, cultural diversification hasn’t stopped either: “In the last 25 to 30 years, a lot of Koreans and Japanese have begun to use Malaysia as their base… plenty of expats have come to Malaysia and they brought along their culture, and they have influenced the culture and the supermarkets and, of course, the food.” Malaysian food uses a number of traditional ingredients and Melbourne is home to many. “Food at Chillipadi uses mint, coriander, and lemon grass, and slightly uncommon ones such as ginger flower and blutchan, which is the bean paste,” says Teoh, “Our black prawn sauce, a Chinese variety, is almost like tar. It’s very popular and is used in our Assam Laksa.” This hot and sour soup has a delightful tamarind base and this particular dish is now a Malaysian speciality. Similar to Pepper Water, the Anglo-Indian soup that colonial members took back to England and renamed with the more sophisticated (and less pronounceable) Mulligatawny. Now that’s food on the move. Chillipadi exudes a charm of its own. The décor is contemporary and stylish and the flavour is startling crisp and fresh. There are no soggy noodles or tired platters. The welldesigned portions leave you satisfied but not bloated and the array of drinks accompany the meal perfectly, including alcoholic beverages and a variety of teas and coffees. The rose syrup flavoured drink with basil seeds is highly recommended.

Satay sticks are a staple favourite

Another veteran expert in Malaysian cuisine is Allen Woo, chef at Laksa Me. He came to Australia as an overseas student from Malaysia to study marketing over twenty-five years ago. Today, he is the proud owner of Laksa Me, a hidden alcove of Malaysian delights. As a young student, Allen Woo found a job as kitchen hand and soon discovered a hidden passion for sharing fine Malaysian cuisine. Woo prides himself on the principle of “looking at the ingredients rather than looking at the dish” and this guides him as he serves a variety of Malay, Indian and Thai specialities. A staple Malaysian favourite is, of course, Laksa. According to Woo, Laksa is derived from a broth-like mixture that was originally pioneered by a South Indian chef. The Laksa Lemak is particularly flavoursome. While the broth certainly is potent, it is well portioned and includes a generous helping of seafood. A wide variety of entrees are available including sensational Thai fish cakes and refreshing vegetarian spring rolls. “99.9% of the food we sell, we make it ourselves,” says Woo, “And our principle is to always to ensure everything is fresh so we never carry anything from the lunch trade over into dinner.” Determined to work with a set of traditional and contemporary ingredients, Woo aims to cater to all members of the Malaysian community whether Malay, Chinese, Thai or Indian. “We have satay, but we also have a range of curries and different condiments to accompany whatever you choose, rice or noodles.”

Chillipadi Satay Recipe Satay Meat ingredients: 1kg Chicken thigh fillet ⅓ cup sugar 1 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp pounded lemon grass ½ tsp fennel powder ½ tsp galangal powder ¼ tsp garlic ¼ tsp cardomon powder ⅛ tsp ginger Method: Cut Chicken to bite size pieces Marinade meat with 1st marinade for at least 2 hours Pour water content out and marinade meat with 2nd marinade. Skewer meat and BBQ over griddle or char grill. Satay Sauce ingredients: ½ cup sugar 2 tsp cumin powder ¾ tabsp salt 2 tsp fennel powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp garlic 1 tsp hot paprika 2 large onions minced 2 tsp pounded lemon grass ½ cup oil 2 tsp galangal powder 100ml coconut milk Method: 1. Saute onion and garlic in oil. 2. Add all ingredients except the seasoning. 3. Fry over low heat until fragrant and oil “returns”. 4. Add water and coconut milk and seasoning.

BEAUTY MCN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Simply beautiful By Abby Chia

eading a healthy lifestyle by following the rules of a good diet and attending Pilates and yoga classes are no longer enough to compete with the endless demands of our modern world. One of the most important and often neglected organs of the body is the skin, so while eating right and exercising well all contribute to a sense of wellbeing don’t forget that your skin needs some attention too! Looking at the skincare trends raised by celebrities, products fawned over by product gurus and environmentally friendly advocates and recommendations made by well-known dermatologists from the media, the organic and natural skincare trend certainly hasn’t lost its popularity. Why Organic Skincare? Skin is our largest organ and it absorbs what we put on it! Most organic products do not contain harmful chemicals such as sulphate and paraben and they use botanical and organic ingredients instead. It helps to reduce side effects for those with sensitive skin and allergic reactions to normal skincare products. Not only are they gentle and nourishing for your skin but organic products are mostly environmentally friendly. This includes being free from animal derivatives and against animal testing and using recyclable packaging material. Sukin, Akin and Al’chemy are accessible and affordable organic skincare ranges with natural botanical ingredients

found at most pharmacies and health food stores. One of Sukin’s award winning products is their Botanical body wash. It is a sulphate-free cleanser, containing an infusion of German chamomile, aloe vera, yucca and lavender,

“The Kora Organics products are not tested on animals but tested on me! And they don’t discriminate – they are suitable for women and men, children and babies” - Miranda Kerr

enriched with rosehip, avocado and jojoba oils. This body wash cleanses without striping the skin of its natural oils. Aroma-therapeutic oils of tangerine, mandarin, vanilla and lavender help to stimulate and refresh your senses. It has very low foaming, thus it does not dry up your skin and in fact, it gently cleanse with moisturising effect. It is a good and safe product for daily use. A hydrating body lotion is definitely the way to go after showering to make sure your skin is well moisturised, soft and glowy. Sukin’s hydrating body lotion is enriched with an infusion of aloe vera, nettle, horsetail and burdock combined with rosehip, avocado and jojoba oils to moisturize dehydrated skin and improve elasticity. Sukin body range is formulated to restore natural balance of moisture to the skin. A’kin’s Unscented 24 Hour Pure Moisture is made especially for sensitive, allergy prone and fragile skin. Rich with natural anti-inflammatory actives such as Vitamin B5, bisabolol (chamomile), vipers bugloss oil (also a highly concentrated source of omega 9, omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids) and healing Vitamin E, it soothes, comforts and deeply moisturises your skin. A good choice for sensitive skin is Al’chemy’s Unscented “Very Gentle” Shampoo that is made with certified organic ingredients, natural botanical actives and gentle cleansers, blended in a pH neutral unscented formula. It goes well with the unscented wheat-free conditioner, which helps to create shine and healthy glow the hair. Another local organic brand is Grown. They have a hand

wash and hand cream that are gentle and smell refreshingly good. The sweet orange, cedarwood & sage hand wash is a gentle gel with skin softening active ingredients that leave skin thoroughly cleansed, refreshed and soft. It has coconut oil and fennel seed that gently emulsify dirt and grime. Sweet almond oil boosts the skins lipid content and preserves moisture levels. Pot marigold provides flavonoids to leave the skin calm and soothed. The Vanilla and Orange Peel hand cream is a non-greasy formulation of moisturizing active botanicals that naturally soothes and softens dry, undernourished hands and cuticles. It is full of antioxidants such as grape seed, wheatgerm and rose hip oil that protect against free radical damage and boost the skin’s natural protective function. Rose hip and camellia seed oil increase

Miranda Kerr supports organic products with her organic range, Kora Organics.

Kora Organics special ingredient: Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) is a tree native to Pacific Islands and Tahiti. It’s been used in Polynesia for over 2000 years for its beneficial properties and is thought to help a whole host of health issues plus boost energy and improve skin condition. It’s very high in Vitamin C, antioxidants and can help reduce free radical damage. Noni is a macronutrient and is also indigenous to Australia; grown wild, it’s known by Aboriginal people as bush tucker. It was first introduced to Miranda as a drink by her grandparents when she was twelve. Miranda swears by Noni, which she uses everyday; and believes that its nutritional properties give her the energy she needs and helps keep her skin in fabulous condition.

the skin lipid content, which helps to restore moisture levels and enhances the skin’s natural moisture retaining capability. KORA Organics is made from plant derived and certified organic ingredients. Their special ingredient is noni, which helps to provide a potent anti-oxidant to protect from environmental damage and lifestyle. Other ingredients include macrobiotic salts sourced from the Pacific Ocean, Australia rose quartz crystal, energised water rose hip oil and vitamins A, C and E complex. “The Kora Organics products are not tested on animals but tested on me! And they don’t discriminate – they are suitable for women and men, children and babies,” says Miranda Kerr. It has premium

organic ingredients and it is environmentally friendly with its recyclable packaging and it is also animal loving. Our favorite pick outs are the Exfoliating Cream, Hydrating mask, Balancing Rose Mist and the Rejuvenating Foot Balm, which is also one of Miranda Kerr’s travel essentials. For those who want more exclusive organic skincare treatments used in a spa, Endota Spa offers a range of organic skincare facials and products. Their organic facial menu is tailored for every skin and the organic day spa facials use all-Australian ingredients. They have different type of treatment facials to address skin issues and soothing aromatherapy facials to relax the mind and soul. Their wide range of organic spa skincare products include Kakadu Plum Face Mask, an active organic clay mask for oily to normal skin. Kakadu plum is a far northern Australian fruit famous for containing more vitamin C than any other natural plant ingredient. Looking outside of Australia, a beautiful natural skincare range from New Zealand, Trilogy uses certified organic rosehip oil and other natural ingredients and the the energising face lotion is certainly one of the top picks. This is a fresh, light and easily absorbed moisturizer, which helps to firm skin, boast moisture levels and reenergize the skin. With vitamins A and E, certified organic rosehip

oil and antioxidants, it helps combat signs of ageing and leaves skin looking radiant and refreshed, feeling soft and breathing freely. It also has a rich ‘herby’ fragrance which gives it a natural scent that reflects the green country of Aotearoa. Sukin, 250ml Botanical Body Wash RRP $7.95 Kora, 90ml Cream Cleanser RRP $44.95 Grown Body Cream, 500ml Mandarin & Rosemary Leaf RRP $49 Endota Spa Organic, 90ml Kakadu Plum Mask RRP $55

MCN BOOKS & MUSIC

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Melbourne’s got talent By Cassanda McKey supported from a young age. Velevska recalls family trips to see musicals as a child and her parents’ introducing her to an instrument, “Having played piano since I was four-yearsold, music was always around and was always encouraged by my family.” Years later she enrolled at the Victoria College of Art, immersing herself in the world of music and arts. “For me it was more about being a performer and entertainer,

rather than just a singer or a musician.” Unable to recall the exact moment she knew music was her career path, Velevska elaborates, “There’s a certain show you see or performance you do that makes you realise

“Discovering new and old music keeps me inspired. Every achievement, big or small, every nice thing people have to say keeps me focused and there’s so much left for me to do; it’s always challenging.” - Mimi Velevska

Photo: Ginver Van Es

‘this is what I want to do!’” After years of struggling, Velevska was determined to not only sing on stage but to perform and entertain at every show. “After many years and

Photo: Mimi Velevska

very week bars in Melbourne play host to new musicians and one of our latest discoveries is Mimi Velevska. A passionate singer -songwriter well known to many music venues, Velevska captures attention with her fiery red hair and soulful deep vocals. As the daughter of a musician father and graphic designer mother, Mimi’s passion for music and performing was

Melbourne songstress, Mimi Velevska

many performances, it was great that I knew myself as a vocalist, but felt like I wanted more from myself as a performer, the vocal style wasn’t enough to unleash my freedom to be whoever I wanted to be on stage; so I worked on my dance moves and confidence, ultimately bringing out the real Mimi!” With an extensive musical resume, Mimi says no matter how many gigs she performs around Melbourne, her audience are generally lovely, encouraging and unique. “Every gig is different but that’s what’s exciting about them”.

When writing her own music, the bolts of lyrical ideas are something Mimi does not plan. “I generally need to be not in a song-writing state of mind, to come up with my best material.” It’s a hard life out there for a budding musician, so the need for inspiration and passion is something Velevska doesn’t take lightly. “Discovering new and old music keeps me inspired. Every achievement, big or small, every nice thing people have to say keeps me focused and there’s so much left for me to do; it’s always challenging.” When asked

where she hopes to be five years from now, the hunger in her eyes and sweet humble smile explains it all, “You and I doing this same interview in my New York apartment, before a show at the Madison Square Gardens. But if that’s a little too ambitious, I’d love to have gathered a strong and loyal following locally and to tour on the overseas circuit.” Mimi is currently putting the finishing touches on her debut EP, set to be released early 2012, titled The Bona Fide Electric.

Second time lucky By Melissa Ulrich

Jessica Rudd takes the cake

fter two years employment at the Prime Minister’s Office Ruby Stanhope is just like her watch run-down and with a face that reads 4:27 a.m. Such is Ruby’s selfincrimination in Jessica Rudd’s delightful sequel to lustrous first novel Campaign Ruby: “I’m thirty and a terrible girlfriend and I never return DVDs.” Exhausted and strictly arrayed in grey-scale outfits, Ruby writes to-do lists on her hand, cleans up gaffes but forgets to pick up her dry-cleaning for months. This Strategic Communications extraordinaire solves everyone’s problems but her own. Snappy dialogue keeps the pages turning and creates an engaging intimacy with Ruby, who wants it all but isn’t sure how to achieve it. With everyone clamouring for her two cents worth, Ruby forgets herself. How will Ruby juggle

a whole new slough of disasters? A waning relationship with Luke, the PM’s approval rating in the dumps, a saboteur threatening to expose a dark secret and a butchered coiffure? Enter new intern Bettina, a “neon-pink buoy of optimism in a pinstriped ocean”, who alone gets past Ruby’s defenses. Bettina colours Ruby in; with Bettina’s unflagging enthusiasm and support, peeps of wistfulness betray Ruby’s staunch cynicism. Suddenly we are swept up in Ruby’s journey. We are on her team. Endless hilarity ensues with a key-lime pie encounter, a banana-yellow dress, a waxing disaster and a dance-off at a Masquerade Ball, all inflected with Ruby’s sarcastic yet endearing running commentary. Ruby comes together again when she encourages a grade school assembly to all be “hopers”. After all, like many others stuck pedalling in vain, she

realises that “grown-ups forget to dream. We get grumpy and then we give up. I now realise how dumb that is.” A slice of advice worth remembering. Ruby Blues proves that second helpings are even better than the first.

Ruby Blues is available now through all major booksellers across Australia. RRP $29.95

STAGE & SCREEN MCN

Photo: Human Sacrifice Theatre

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

Bringing mental health home to Melbourne

avid Myles left Australia in the early 1960s and went overseas to expand his artistic repertoire. Having lived and worked in the UK, USA and Europe for 25 years he has come home to continue a tradition of directing drama, music theatre and opera. This prolific director is now preparing for Human Sacrifice Theatre’s production of Dale Wasserman’s unforgettable story of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. “The reality of the mental

institution is one we must acknowledge,” says Myles, “Both in America but more importantly here in Melbourne, where we have chosen to set the play.” The story, if not the film, is firmly etched into the memory of many of us offering a kaleidoscope of human emotions and relationships as the patients of a mental asylum struggle to survive. Battling against the rules and regulations of what society expects to be normal, the production offers a chance to look back at the late 70s where frightening procedures such as frontal lobotomies were a common occurrence to discipline

patients, whilst simultaneously locating the story within a firm Melbourne terrain. With actors from eight different nationalities representing the Australian landscape One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest certainly seems to be betwixt then and now. “The play was set in a specific period and the language we use reflects that,” explains Myles, “so we do honour the traditional setting, if only verbally. Our set is far more fluid.” Using modern stage technology and harnessing the effects of visual and aural techniques and instruments (including some didgeridoo playing) the show

Responding to Coranderrk By Dione Joseph

For your chance to win a double pass to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest showing at Chapel off Chapel, email win@mc-news.com.au with “Cuckoo” in the subject line and include your name, phone number and address. Madness has its methods

iordano Nanni, an academic and creative writer, made a discovery while undertaking his research at the University of Melbourne. He found the Minutes of Evidence, a story known to few today. Nanni made a decision that the important events of 1881 need to be shared with the community today. Nearly 130 years ago the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Station took on the Board for Protection of Aborigines in a battle to assert self-determination and expose the indignities and injustice. Unable to quell the protest the people successfully pressured the government to form an inquiry that would decide the future of the station and its in habitants. This story, adapted by Andrea James with Giordano Nanni, is presented in a full length production by through a joint effort between Ilbijerri and La Mama theatre. Directed by the talented young Isaac Drandic, to whom the story is also new, Coranderrk: We will show the Country is a more than just a play, it is the tradition of oral storytelling given a fresh voice in the world we live in today. “It embarrasses me to say that I was ignorant,” confesses Drandic, “but while I knew that there was obviously movement on a political path at this time, I was not aware of this particular incident.” Creating a verbatim theatre piece is no easy feat but Drandic, an actor for over 12 years, is very excited about making his direc-

promises to offer a spectrum of powerful sensibilities. “Our team has a range of experiences among us, whether in institutions themselves, old people’s homes, nursing and we look at all that and beyond,” says Myles. With November being a key time to remember men’s health and also mental awareness, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a fitting tribute to remind us of the power of the past, particularly in its ability to transform our future.

Photo: Human Sacrifice Theatre

By Dione Joseph

Coranderrk features an all star cast including the infamous Uncle Jack

torial debut at La Mama. Growing up in Western Australia, he completed his theatre education at WAAPA and quickly decided that beyond the career of a footballer or miner, the land of opportunity was indeed, located in Melbourne. “I’ve become a father in the last six weeks and I knew that to just remain as an actor that I’d have to stop taking working interstate. I needed to plan ahead and to be able to stay in Melbourne and support a family. I made the decision to start developing as a director.” Very excited about the brilliance of his ‘all-star cast’ and the cumulative 250 years’ experience in the room, Drandic considers himself more as a member of a collaborative process and facilitator. “There is a fine balance between negotiating and incorporating different perspectives and I make every effort to ensure that everybody feels that they’re heard.” The play consists of a series of interviews and while the original

story focused upon investigating the management and conditions at Coranderrk, the play itself is a response to that for justice. “We are still fighting today,” says Drandic, “for economic independence and for the right to be recognized as successful – because in 1881 Coranderrk was very successful both in terms of its productivity and community. “This isn’t about blame or black and white,” says Drandic, “But it is about giving recognition to Aboriginal people and acknowledging the fact that we want to be actively involved in making our own decisions and our futures. We have a distinct voice and particularly here in Australia, it deserves to be heard.” For your chance to win a double pass to Coranderrk showing at La Mama Theatre 205 Faraday Street Carlton, email win@mcnews.com.au with “Coranderrk” in the subject line and include your name, phone number and address.

EDUCATION MCN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 • VOL 2, ISSUE 16

What’s in a name? W

into consideration when sifting through the thousands of options, says Townsend. “It’s about our values – do you want your child to give the impression of being strong or do you want them to seem like they’re fun? That first impression your child will give is something you’re trying to influence when you give them a name.” There is no shortage of influences on parents looking for inspiration in deciding their child’s name. In response to the question, “What was the thinking behind choosing a first name for your child?” parents on The Bub Hub forum described a range of processes. “We went through all the names we liked the sound of and couldn’t agree, so we began researching the meanings of names,” said one parent. Common responses included finding a name that was the same, but different. “We didn’t want a common name. We wanted a name that would mean she would be the only one who would turn around when it’s called out in school.” The process often went on for weeks after the child was born, but

Photo: Angie Baxter Photography

hether you decide to legally change your name, have a stage name, an alias, or even a pseudonym, birth names play an extremely important role in shaping our futures. Lady Gaga was once a little girl called Stefani Germanotta, Tiger Woods as a baby was proudly called Eldrick Woods and Elton John was given the distinguished title of Reginald Dwight. Granted, it’s not the name you’re given but what you do with it that counts; however names impact on our lives in more ways than we can begin to appreciate. “Everyone is trying to make sure they’re not handing their baby a name that will give them years of embarrassment,” says BabyCenter Australia editor Danielle Townsend. “Parents are also looking for adaptability. Mostly, you’re looking for a name that will be good for your child if they’re a rock star and good for your child if they become the Prime Minister.” While teasing is more of a childhood issue with some names, as an adult, names are a big part in first impressions. This is something parents take

Naming a child is an extremely delicate process

ultimately it was worthwhile. “I just wanted something that my partner would finally say yes to!” exclaimed one mother. Each year, BabyCenter releases a list of the top 20 girls and boys names, based on data collected from its members. In the 2010 survey, the most popular name for boys was Jack, while for girls it was Lily. The top 20 remains fairly consistent – Jack has ranked No. 1 for the past 10 years – however the rankings sometimes change, “Often because of some kind of cultural influence,” offers Townsend. “In the year everyone was reading the Twilight books, Isabella, which had been on the top 20 for a long time, suddenly rose to number two or three. On the 2010 survey, Ruby was at No. 2, which was probably a result of the Packed To The Rafters baby, named Ruby. I suspect Ruby will drop in the way Isabella did when the Twilight phenomena has passed.” Compared to the rest of the world, Australia still chooses fairly traditional names. “People tend to go for strong, masculine names for boys,” Townsend says, “while for girls they tend to go for pretty names, flower names and colour names.” Two to three years ago, there was a boom in spelling variations on traditional names. The implications of this as an adult can lead to countless hours of spelling out who you are to people. Sometimes simple is best. In Korea, the implications of choosing a name are non-existent for parents. Tradition dictates a special baby-namer be paid to name a child, while taking into account factors such as ancestry and the year of birth. For time-saving methods, the Koreans get two thumbs up.

Photo: Angie Baxter Photography

By Dean Watson

Most parents choose names that are ‘the same, but different.’

Australians too honour their ancestors when naming babies, but more often than not it’s with the middle name. “A middle name is not compulsory, so it sort of gives you that opportunity to play,” says Townsend. Most parents who responded on The Bub Hub forum had given

Photo: Angie Baxter Photography

Following your intuition is perhaps the best advice when selecting names. If your name is Stafani, Eldrick or Dwight, don’t worry. Your parents were creative and you might be too. All names are powerful, it’s what you do with yours that counts.

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MCN SPORTS

FEBRUARY 2011 • VOL 1, ISSUE 12

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role. It is widely recognised that the Australian bowling line-up badly needs a reliable wickettaking spinner to complement the quicks and give it the edge it needs to compete with the best sides. The summer kicks off with a two-Test series against one of the best teams in the world South Africa, in South Africa on November 9. The second Test will played from November 17 to 21. With two of the most competitive teams going at it hammer and tong for their country, it surely would be a more memorable and meaningful contest if played out over a five Test series. If the prospect of seeing young tearaway Pat Cummins have a crack against world class The pool is open players like itself Jaques Kallisevery and day of theAmla week,doesn’t including most Hashim warrant public holidays. a longer Test series, what does? With clear It will beitsevencrystal more exciting waters, indoor cyclefacing training, with our batsmen the yoga school, spa, “unstoppable” Dale sauna Steyn. and steam Fitzroyenough. Pool has Tworoom, Tests aren’t something for everyone at any time of year.

Michael Clarke faces South Africa

A nine-man Melbourne Victory produced a gutsy display to draw two-all with Brisbane Roar By David Schout

would surely make light work of an underdone Victory. Archie Thompson would wo superb goals from have none of this, and turned Victory striker Archie the atmosphere on its head after two wonderful strikers put Thompson kept the hosts in the contest, but two Victory ahead 2-1. Yet Roar were unbeaten for red cards made three points very difficult. 32 games, and even the most Before kick-off, pundits hardened Victory fans knew they were certain to come back forecast the “game of the (albeit short-lived) season”, and the at some stage. Beat the heat at the Fitzroy TheyPool did, and in the 28th first half did not disappoint. In the first minute, Victory minute Thomas Broich drove keeper Ante Covic was sent off his free kick under the Victory for a lunging tackle, and the wall, leaving substitute and first gamer Lawrence Thomas with resultant penalty kick was conno chance. verted by the Roar. The contest was turned on There was a collective sigh 376 Brunswick Street around Etihad Stadium – last its head yet again as Victory season’s champions Fitzroy VIC 3065Brisbane received a second red, this time

Now on the brink of adolescence, this Brunswick Street bar has become a Fitzroy icon. For seven days of the week its offering of cheap pizza and unique entertainment can be called upon from midday until well into the early morning. $4 gourmet pizzas accompany a diverse range of beer, wine and spirits to be enjoyed amongst the lounges or in the rooftop courtyard. The warmer weather will see live bands take to the outdoor stage beneath Moroccan lights. While downstairs on any given night you can find some of Melbourne’s most talented DJ’s an array music givenmixing to cricket matchoffixers. styles to Disco,a It from has toHip beHop considered House and in techno, Rock,match Soul major step combating and Funk. fixing in cricket. It is a fight cricket authorities been Within its walls have has been losing for long time. of comforged an aatmosphere cricketwith stilldown-toworking fortWith matched out itsservice three formats and with earth and an ‘anything the number goes’ attitude.of attendances to theMake longerBimbo forms Deluxe of the game your falling,citynew inroads to preinner entertaining lounge vent match fixing may help the room. sport survive. Perhaps this may

defender Matthew Foschini in controversial circumstances. This left Victory coach Mehmet Durakovic fuming, and was forced to reshuffle his depleted team at half-time. Victory’s tactics were clear in the second half – defend for your life. And this is what they did. Despite giving up over 75 per cent of possession, they managed to squeeze out a draw against the ladder leaders. The match has breathed life into Victory’s thus far uninspiring start to the season, and strong performances from crowd favourites Thompson and Harry Kewell finally gives fans something to talk about.

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from News of the World jourbe why authorities have come nalists to catch these three. down so hard on these players. It is also hard to prove that These recent developments players have acted of their own have damaged the game’s credibility and it is nothing short free will. Perhaps they, and their of monstrous. No one wants families, have been pressured by the illegal betting scene. to pay money to watch a game of cricket, or any game for that Players that do get caught have a newly set precedent. matter, that they suspect has been fixed. Threatened with the prospect However, match fixing is of a permanent ban, the players extremely difficult to detect. It also face serious prison time. and conserving: Holden Street Neighbourhood House took Learning undercover surveillance

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ACROSS: 1. Jupiter space probe (7), 4. Medicinal plant, ... primrose (7), 7. Trinidad’s capital (4,2,5), 10. Gidget star, Sandra ...(3), 11. Red, Dead or Black (3), 12. Former heavyweight champ, Mike ... (5), 13. The undergarment that became the casual top for the world (1-5), 14. Frozen diamonds? (3), 15. Songwriters, George and ... Gershwin (3), 16. Legendary West Indian cricketer, ... Kanhai; or Theoden, Eomer and Eowyn’s kingdom in The Lord Of The Rings (5), 17. Muslim pilgrim robes (5), 18. Square dance call, heel & ... (3), 19. Letters from star’s devotees, ... mail (3), 20. Indian port, now called by its original name, Chennai (6), 21. Card game, gin ... (5), 23. Australian farm vehicle, Utah tribe or cabaret’s Ms Lemper (3), 26. Vietnamese New Year (3), 27. Serbian-born American tennis champ stabbed on-court by a spectator at the German Open (6,5), 28. Hamlet’s girlfriend (7), 29. Formally announce war, for example, or just the end of an innings (7) DOWN: 1. Really, really important celebrities (1,1,2), 2. Famed English cricket county (9), 3. Valentine’s Day flowers (5), 4. WWII desert battlefield commemorated by Kenneth Slessor in his poem, Beach Burial (2,7), 5. Pakistan river (5), 6. US dollars, colloquially speaking (10), 8. Poet transported to Paradise by a jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou (but first, a book of verses) (4,7), 9. Nation known for its success in international hockey (11), 13. Venetian painter born Jacopo Robusti whose nickname means ‘the little dyer’ (10), 14. The epidemic of this contagious disease at the end of WWI is estimated to have killed 40 million people (9), 15. Singer/songwriter, Natalie ... (9), 22. Game, set & ... (5), 24. 11th Century Spanish hero (2,3), 25. Scottish knitting style, Fair ...(4)

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spa. You may have feeling a little behind in–career opportunity, You been don’t just want to doleft something you want to do it torecognition, perfection. and even inbecause creativity. You will gain more energythat to build your work and let at it shine for –months That’s you’re pursuing something you’re seriously good anyway or and even years to come. This fullabout. moon Naturally may also somewhere bring out secrets fromtoothers, something that you sincerely care you have draw or you mayline. finally feel that like speaking out. The yourthe luckiest day, coming the Where does perfection lay.16th A bitislike artist judging his orthrough her ownor to do with partner, family, parents, or a group. work. If you’rehome, easy enough on yourself, you’ll stay inspired and still create your own masterpiece. If you have been invited to a premium event around the full moon, I hope June 22 - and July 23 you have goneCANCER or are going, new possibilities experiences reward you with some you haven’t could make rule forwhat now,you it would beavoid act onmaking things sudden kind of luxury. IfIf you beenagetting wantsimply at work, immediately. Procrastination, aptly dubbed the true art of keeping withmay yesterday, moves, the dust will settle and bring better opportunity much later.upYou travel more will future If you truly cannot doTravel something nominate a fromdestroy now on, look opportunity. after your car or buy a suitcase. on thenow, 16ththen should bring excitspecifi c time that you can – get the diary organised. You have some excellent signals ing results. for taking relationships to a better level for starters. career has the opportune chance to shineThis thistime full moon. Your to pitch is the 16th.Bearing In relationships can find youbest busyday in your ownideas neighborhood. it’s time to decide, you will seecial clearly and asalso they reallyyou are,to for better or with worse responsibilities, or acting in offi capacities allows touch base newnow. Discussions with partners or exyou’re partners surrounding shared finances or family contacts. Even at the keyboard, probably paying more attention to work than matters, familyCommunication payments, inheritances, insurancego payouts, other disputed recreation. and accountability hand incommissions, hand, which isorexcellent for transactions writers should and now contractual be more easily resolved.Welcome In the next six months you’ll make a researchers, negotiations. breakthroughs in persistent big, important spend. health concerns.

NoWhat you think you need and what you actually need may be worlds vember 16 should also bring good news around long distance travel, citizenship matters, apart. Take note of the Dalai Lama’s advice that he doesn’t need a temple for a spiritual publishing, or tertiary study to name a few areas it can affect for you. You will also have life. The real progress for you comes through sticking to the essentials? You can be far more magnetic appeal, and even be sought for leadership. You can, over the next few diverted by the superﬂuous if you don’t prioritize. Other people may interrupt your months, find that anything you focus on can suddenly find the uplift to achieve real results progress, but only if you play along. Steer clear of the psychic vampires, whose real that previously eluded you, so make a wish Virgo and it can come true. answer lies in helping themselves.

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the most of her There visit. She brings opportunity deals andbut expand friendships, comis enough in the worldtoforclose all our needs, obviously not enough munity associations, in groups. Your your love heart life also be lighting up right now, for everyone’s greed. and Something touches nowshould and echoes that universal singleofScorpios should make the around. most ofJust this as time to get out andwhich meet you newgive people truth what goes around comes important is that canas later career opportunities come out connections youbetter makeabout through mingling never be taken away. Trustwill to charity, as of youtheand they will feel it. Discover 15th and 16ththrough should be excellent dates for romance. anow. new14th, sense of freedom release.

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Make the mostyou of the moon; are optimal this weekend. Who’s judging more thanlove youand are?romance The planets, and current events, Singles also meet someone special. complete any creative or workshapes deadlines have no can concern for your reputation – butTry theytoinsist in playing a role, which by thecharacter. 14th, alsoThe a good to ask forisa unveiling final answer. family, or property will bring your rollerdate coaster ride newHome, options, breaking the patterns of great news and on 16th which is also a great date travel someone youmakes love, you or you stagnation, separating your reputation from to your truewith needs. Do what a may hear fromSome someone who iswith far away, an oldearly flame oldbe friend. better person. catch-ups old friends onorcan putting a smile on your face and theirs.

If you have been hoping for a miracle, 16th to 28th opens up the sky’s AQUARIUS January 21 afford - February 19clearly, your limits. If you can work out the reasons why you can it, speak them Churches, courtsgranted. and congressmen spend a lot time debating request should be more easily While you still need to of remain practical around what truth reallysupport is. No closer to anyou answer, they become intolerantly bunkered the to money, family may grant a short term loan, and money should nowin start battleﬁ their quest. time to places leave your obsessions Life istake asking you be on eld the of improve. ThisIt’s weekend romance under behind. the spotlight, your place to cultural compliance, toward a broader overview. Objectivity is the real onrise the above stage Aquarius. rainbow here. Expansive contacts or travel play their part in your current awakening. Love life should take off now and for the next few months. Most Pisces February - March 20 should now be sailing will have had a PISCES difficult October in the money 20 and career area, you over what should we haven’t got sometimes has a useful reﬂexive ahead with newRuminating options and money be coming in and lingering far more than purpose. Desire creates needfind andfarwemore all know that over necessity is the true motherespecially of leaving now. Pisces should success the next few months invention. you haven’torgot is propelling youa –partner and you’re the only if working What in partnerships groups now, and may probably have verynot good news for one you thinking on 16th. this way. Inspiration may come from afar, or via a study buddy. Siblings can offer solutions, in an improved week for job seekers. Note: There are nine other major and numerous other minor planetary bodies in your chart besides your ‘sun’ and ascendant on which this forecast was made. For the most results have| (02) your individual chart prepared. Jacquelene Close Moore, By accurate Ed Tamplin 95341081 | www.edtamplin.com M: 0439 488 558 www.psychicstar.com.au

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