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"The Reproduction of the Culture of Cooperation" by Tadit Anderson May 1st 2009
If establishing cooperatives was as simple as posting the Rochdale Principles and applying them as a recipe, then building successful cooperatives would be easy. What made the Rochdale Pioneer Cooperative model noteable both in its time and now, is that it sustained itself financially and culturally for more than a few years. The history of cooperatives is littered with the wreckage of cooperatives that failed as sustainable businesses or as cooperative cultures, or both.
The cultures of many "cooperatives" tend to have a split personality, between their fictions of being progressive and their actual practices. This is one result of living in a society where the authoritarian corporate culture has been accepted as the standard. Many cooperatives become Ponzi schemes by default, which part the unaware and unwary from their hard earned income and their good will. The core obstacles are the faulty reproduction of cooperative culture and the inadequate adaptation of basic good business practices. Some nominal cooperatives even begin from the pretext of cooperation as primarily a marketing ploy as a further adaptation of the corporate model. In other examples the value of the cooperative culture will be rapidly sacrificed rather than disclose the reasons for sustaining poor financial management and planning. Along with suspending the culture of cooperative economics comes the failure to capture the financial efficiencies of treating management as a shared function and responsibility, rather than a position to be filled.
The usual sketch of the origin of cooperatives begins and ends with the Rochdale Cooperative Principles and a thumbnail description of the Rochdale Pioneers. What is now known as the Rochdale principles were abstracted well after the cooperative of the Rochdale Pioneers was established. This suggests that we can also use these principles as aids to describe the cooperative culture which was the basis of the success of the Rochdale Pioneers. The conventional approach to these principles uses a type of historical explanation which emphasizes the details of the people, places, wars, things, dates, and so on. This celebrity version of history pulls our attention away from the important synergies within the cultures of social change and innovation.
The Rochdale Pioneers Cooperative was a mutual aid society which developed out of the early English labor movement in the late 18th century into the first half of the 19th century. The Rochdale cooperative founders were flannel weavers who were striking against mill owners to preserve their craft and their ability to support themselves. The living and working conditions of the English peasants and craftworkers in this period was nearly as bad as the conditions that pressed the French to the 1789 French Revolution. The English elites and their government reacted to the admiration in England for the French Revolution with suppression that was often violent. As a result, the English labor movement had to disappear into secrecy and into forms which remained legal. The response of US President John Adams to authentic labor and democratic activism, was very much like his English counterparts. He and his allies passed the Alien and Sedition Acts to suppress support of and admiration for the French Revolution in the United States The much celebrated "industrial revolution" was well served by this same counter-revolution.
Robert Owen is usually offered as the designated celebrity for cooperatives, even though his leadership was authoritarian and paternalistic. It was really the people of the English labor movement who extended the mutual aid model to include the workplace and supplying themselves with consumer goods. Unfortunately these people are usually described as "Owenites" by historians. The Rochdale Pioneers clearly saw themselves as pioneers in a different way of managing and supporting their communities. Ignoring the labor movement origins of cooperatives or equating cooperation with authoritarian and paternalistic leadership perpetrates a violence against cooperative cultures.
The practices of economic democracy which characterize authentic cooperatives owe much to the civic culture of the early English labor movement. The definition of "cooperation" as conformity to the authoritarian, corporate model is alien to this egalitarian civics. Cooperative membership is by principle open and voluntary, not exclusive. The principles also call for democratic control by membership on a one member, one vote basis. On the financial side this requires regular independent financial audits. On the political side, the processes must also be transparent and accountable. This includes that meetings of elected board members must be open and accessible to members, that the counting of ballots for elections must be also open and transparent, and that minutes be taken at meetings so that policy decisions can be carried forward, reviewed, and decisions representing negligence and malfeasance can be traced.
The economic participation by members and their related financial responsibility to the cooperative includes member capitalization. Any patronage refunds returned to members would require full financial transparency and accountability. Increasing the level of financial literacy of the board and the membership needs to be integrated into a cooperative membership education program. An informed membership will understand that operating as a "cooperative" does not exempt that organization from the expectation of transparent and good business practices. Any assumption that membership in a cooperative requires any less vigilance than what would be prudent for any owner of a business is an investment in passivity and wishful thinking.
The principle that cooperatives act as autonomous organizations and be supportive of their communities does not validate special relationships with businesses or other organizations that do not place the best interests of the cooperative membership first. Substituting authoritarian corporate patterns of leadership and evading transparency and accountability in an association organized to operate as a cooperative accomplishes a subversion. Member education is not an opportunity to exploit members and possible members with false confidence and ungrounded idealism for the sake of a marketing advantage. When financial conditions turn difficult, member education is often eliminated in the name of fiscal "conservatism." This lesser subversion leaves members less prepared to judge whether their business is being properly managed or whether the board and management is actually acting in the interests of the membership.
Every noteable moment, thing, place, or person acquires its significance from the culture and complexity that produced them, and made them noteworthy. The celebrity view of history focuses on the white knights charging past and excludes the interests, contributions, and capacities of ordinary people. Interpreting history as if it was accomplished by executive initiative reproduces dependencies and a simplistic sense of causality. This results in conditioning that also reduces our perception of the possibility of authentic progressive change.
The historical innovation of consumer cooperatives can best be interpreted and understood by using the culture and context from which they developed. Reproducing in the present the possibility of cooperative cultures and progressive change requires ordinary people to work together to do both ordinary and extraordinary things. Local cooperatives can also self consiously examine themselves to discover whether they are sustainable as businesses and as cooperative cultures. The cooperatives that have split personalities can use this deeper understanding of the cooperative culture of the Rochdale Pioneers to merge their values and practices to a more progressive effect. Hopefully this will occur without serial financial tragedies or the abuse of the good faith provided by cooperative members.
Primary source: E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class , Vintage Books, a division of Random House, New York, copyright 1963 by E. P. Thompson
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Lately a popular trend among travel fans, is a rapidly ascending phenomenon called "culinary tourism". This makes sense, given recent consumer focus on healthy and organic eating, culinary/food pedigrees, and the simple fact that all travelers must eat. Not every visitor goes shopping or visits museums, but all travelers eat. For anyone who doubts, look at the increase in cooking shows featured on The Travel Channel [Anthony Bourdain No Reservations] or travel shows featured on The Food Network [Rachel Ray's $40 a Day series], as examples. Here's just a series of 5 beautiful travel destinations worth visiting, not just for their sights, but for their tasty foods as well.
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Tuscany, Italy
A world renowned travel destination, mainly due to its fine restaurants and wineries, Tuscany is an ideal destination for a culinary vacation. There are quite a few top rated cooking schools, such as the Coselli School of Tuscan Cuisine where you can learn to prepare local Tuscan dishes. You can't sit around and eat all day, so for some sight seeing and hiking worth visiting is Chocolate Valley (between Pisa and Montecatini) or enjoy olive oil tastings in Badia di Passignano.
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Although it Morocco may seem like a unlike choice, when thinking of a culinary trek, I'd advise to think twice. What makes this such a great place is the Morocco people and specific traditional food, that's among the most unique and delicious kinds of food in the world. There are many opportunities to stay at guesthouses in Fez with wonderful chefs who will show you how to prepare regional specialties like couscous, tagines and chicken pie (b'stila). You'll also learn about regional spices like turmeric, cardamom and cubeb pepper.
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Closer to home, you have a wonderful opportunity to visit the Heathman Hotel for an amazing farm to table experience. Chef Scheesher is also a farmer who gets the food for his menus from the three-acre garden in Kirkland. Wines are also featured from wineries in California, Washington and Oregon.
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One thing I will never be is an angel. I'll never be a devil either, although I come closer to being a devil than an angel sometimes. I'm too human to be anything but what I am: an imperfect soul living in an imperfect world striving to be the best I can be. I don't always make it through the day without getting my feathers ruffled. I don't always feel like smiling. And I don't always want to be around people. They get on my nerves. I get on their nerves too, just ask my husband. I really get on his nerves. Sometimes I mean too, though. But I'm just playing around with him. He hates pickles. I love pickles and wave them under his nose just to hear him holler. And I hide his TV remote control. Every morning he gets up and asks, "Alright. Where did you hide my control?" It's a game we play. Sometimes I forget where I hid it and we both end up looking for it! And he hates anything cold on him. You ought to see him jump when I flick cold water on his bare back. But the most annoying thing I do is pop my gum. Not crack my gum, pop my gum. Real loud. So loud the dog runs into the other room thinking he's being shot at. So yeah. I'll never be an angel. I'm way too devilish to even try!
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Want to Attract the Best Execs? The New Must-Have
Hoping to attract a top-tier wealth management executive? Offering equity is no longer optional — it's mandatory.
"In this market, equity is now table stakes if you want to hire the best and the brightest executives," says Kathy Freeman, president of an eponymous executive search firm that just released its annual survey of wealth management executives. "In the past, top advisors considering changing firms would take less cash in exchange for equity. Those days are long gone. Equity participation is now the starting point for any offer."
Indeed, 70% of the 300 executives surveyed said they have equity in their compensation package, and 74% said they received their allocation within the past 12 months.
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Perhaps not coincidentally, the survey also found that only 15% of wealth management executives moved to a new firm in 2015 — the lowest percentage since Kathy Freeman Co began asking the question in 2010.
"Senior executives didn't have time to return search calls," Freeman says. "There wasn't any need to — there was a lot of career complacency. They weren't feeling any discomfort or dissatisfaction."
If a stock market decline erodes wealth manager's assets under management, that scenario may change this year, Freeman says.
"Shrinking margins force both firms and managers to re-evaluate their situations," Freeman explains. "The markets may force their hands."
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Currently, however, while 66% of survey respondents said they would consider making a move to a new firm, more than half said they were only "somewhat motivated."
So how can advisory firms find top candidates?
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- You'll need quantity to find quality.
The pool of available candidates remains small, so be prepared to expand your search. Employers may need to cull through hundreds of potential candidates to identify, assess and attract the right one.
- Highlight momentum.
Executives will opt for another firm that has demonstrated momentum. Put another way, a static story is a deal killer. Firms should cite three or four headline numbers, statistics, or compelling illustrations during conversations with candidates to reel them in.
- Tricks of offering equity.
Be ready to customize each equity award based on experience and where the candidate is in his or her career. For more seasoned executives, make sure a long term incentive plan or grants correlate to their career lifecycle.
For younger executives, equity may not be perceived as essential, even though it is. While a five year vesting schedule is attractive for baby boomers who value tenure, many millennials aren't motivated to stay with any one firm. Firms offering equity to retain next generation executives will need to educate them on the importance of career longevity, and how career commitment ties into personal wealth generation.
- Emphasize diversity.
"The business imperative is there," Freeman says. "Clients are more diverse and they want to do business with people like themselves. Minorities will become a majority in the United States within 30 years, and millennials are used to — and expect — diversity."
However, the survey found that most firms are making only modest progress in diversifying their workforce. Smaller firms in particular believed they just too small to have to think about or address diversity. But "nothing could be further from the truth," Freeman says in the report. "When it comes to implementing diversity, size shouldn't matter. The bottom line is that firms must view the accelerating diversity of the workforce as an opportunity and embrace it."
Freeman recommends outreach programs and internships to promote diversity. "Implementing diversity strategies must start at the top and include the C-suite and the board of directors," the report states. "To be effective, these initiatives must then continue to get buy-in at each level within the organization."
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Firms should perform an honest assessment of existing company culture, as well as solicit feedback from candidates about their perception of the culture, Freeman says.
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What qualities are most valued in a leader?
According to the survey, wealth management executives are looking for a leader who motivates and inspires, demonstrates ethics and integrity and has a clear vision for the company.
Source: Kathy Freeman Co.
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By Rabbi Levi Welton, Special to NYJL
"Why would a prominent Jewish philanthropist give one million dollars to a Christian missionary organization?"
A reasonable question that crossed my mind as a I waited for business titan Mark Gerson to arrive for our meeting. Mark, and his wife, Erica, have partnered with the Christian Broadcasting Network on a $2,000,000 fundraising drive to raise money for eight teaching hospitals in Africa. Ben Stroup, Director of Strategic Development for the Christian Broadcasting Network, has praised Mark and Erica as "visionary prophets of life," and Dr. Jon Fielder, Executive Director of the African Mission Hospital Foundation, has assessed the Gerson's as people who "dive head-first into the seriousness of saving lives."
But what motivated this young, dynamic Jewish couple to donate $1,000,000 to a charity of a different faith? I spoke with Mark in a wide-ranging Q&A to find out more.
First, some background on Mr. Gerson.
Since graduating from Yale Law School in 1998, Mark Gerson has been a successful entrepreneur and investor. He has started several companies, including the Gerson Lehrman Group, Thuzio with New York Giant Tiki Barber and United Hatzalah. Mr. Gerson has written several books and articles on subjects ranging from Jonah of the Bible to Frank Sinatra. He and his wife, Rabbi Erica Gerson, live in Manhattan with their four children.
Mark arrived for our meeting and we settled in to a quiet corner of his favorite Manhattan establishment. After catching up, I shifted the conversation to his track record of success in business. As Mark spoke, I couldn't help but think of two qualities that had impressed me over the years of our friendship: his insatiable intellectual curiosity, and his dogged persistence to always find a way.
RLW: What's the top advice you would give people for how to succeed in business?
MG: Actually, I don't like it when business people give generic advice for success. Most of the business advice sounds the same — actually, it is the same — be passionate about what you do, work with great people, listen to customers. It's all true, but not very useful for your readers.
Perhaps the best advice is to de-emphasize generalized bromides and instead focus on the unique specifics of the problem and you are trying to solve or the opportunity you are trying to create, and how to marshal scarce resources to do so.
RLW: You're currently the Chairman of United Hatzalah in Israel. How'd you get involved with that?
MG: Years ago, a client of mine introduced me to United Hatzalah founder Eli Beer, an Orthodox Jew who has been involved with EMS volunteering since he was 15 years old. He asked me if I ever heard or saw ambulances stuck in traffic. "All the time, I live in New York," I remembered saying. Eli then said that there was often a victim waiting for that ambulance, which could easily take 10-15 minutes to get to the victim. But the victim — whether bleeding, choking, suffering a heart attack or stroke — might only have a matter of minutes to live. That is the problem. The solution is medically equipped motorcycles ridden by volunteers who could get to the victims immediately, weaving in and out of traffic safely. I bought an ambucycle on the spot, and thus began a lifetime partnership and friendship with Eli around United Hatzalah and now, United Rescue.
RLW: What is United Rescue?
MG: In Israel, United Hatzalah now has 3,500 volunteers and is growing as fast as we can raise the money to onboard new volunteers. We answer nearly a thousand calls a day, meaning that United Hatzalah saves hundreds of live a week. It is, and has been for a while, our dream to make this system Israel's gift to the world — so that people everywhere have the same chance at life following their most vulnerable moment as they do in Israel. United Rescue is the sister organization in the United States for United Hatzalah. We launched in Jersey City two years ago, thanks to the great leadership of Mayor Steve Fulop — and now have dozens of volunteers from every segment of the community. It is our goal to extend what was done in Israel, and now Jersey City, across the United States and the world.
RLW: I noticed that a Charedie (ultra-orthodox Jew) Hatzalah volunteer was recently honored in Israel for saving over 2,500 lives. Do you have a lot of Charedie volunteers?
MG: United Hatzalah volunteers come from throughout Israel, meaning that every segment of Israeli society is represented in the volunteer corps. As for Charedie Jews — they take the commandment to save a life with the same reverence and seriousness as they take any other religious commandment. I'll always remember when an Israeli Charedie political leader told me that the proudest moments of his life were at Shabbat dinner when his son, a United Hatzalah volunteer, answers an emergency call on his phone, immediately leaves the table and rushes on his ambucycle to treat someone in need. That is the United Hatzalah experience with the Charedie community: they will drop whatever they are doing, including praying in synagogue on Yom Kippur, to answer a phone and take the fastest transportation to treat anyone in need. I have talked with founder Eli Beer almost daily for 15 years. But I have only done so on the phone on Shabbat twice. The first, we were in Israel, and Erica was pregnant with our second child. We thought that she was having some serious complications and we called Eli to arrange for help if, as then expected, we needed it. (Thank G-d we didn't). The second time, I was shocked to look at my phone on Shabbat and see it was a call from Eli. I picked it up. He told me that there had been an earthquake in Nepal. The UH volunteers were all busy getting ready to deploy, hopefully within hours. That's the Orthodox Judaism I have learned from United Hatzalah: there are people in life-saving need thousands of miles away, and the volunteers drop whatever plans they might have had for the coming days or weeks to help. By doing so on Shabbat, they didn't "violate" Shabbat — they honored it in the most profound way, both by preparing to save lives and in so doing manifesting a love of the stranger.
RLW: How about the secular volunteers?
MG: We have volunteers from every segment of society. Orthodox (of all kinds), secular, Muslim, Christian, Druze, everyone. Our volunteers work seamlessly together, developing great friendships based on their shared commitment to saving lives.
RLW: So how did you go from Hatzalah to working with Christian missionaries in Africa?
MG: Actually, I knew Dr. Jon Fielder back in college long before I was introduced to Hatzalah, as Jon has been a close friend since we were in college. He has always been an inspiration to me. Jon took a year off from medical school to serve with Mother Teresa in Kolkata. So I was not surprised when he told me upon completing his residency program in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins that he, as a devout Christian, had come to the conclusion that his medical services were vastly more needed in Africa than in the United States. He left for Kenya to serve as an infectious disease physician at a time when AIDS was ravaging the country unchecked, and mostly untreated. I supported his work as best I could back then, and was always humbled by how many lives could be saved and how much pain could be ameliorated for so little money.
RLW: How did your support of Dr. Fielder's efforts lead to your work with other Christian medical missionaries?
MG: Jon is a moral superhero. The sacrifices that he made to serve in Africa was always an inspiration. We learned that there were others like him. Christian medical missionaries who were serving in Africa. These were men and women who moved to Africa when they could otherwise be making good salaries in Europe or America, to serve the poor — often in environments without reliable electricity, running water, or anything resembling modern medical supplies. They were indispensable — a medical missionary might be the only physician for a population of 40 or 50,000. And because even taking a couple of weeks away means that vast numbers of people don't get any medical care, they simply don't take time away. Consequently, they are not able to develop relationships with the individuals and foundations who could support their work. Jon and I started the African Mission Healthcare Foundation to do just that. I am proud to say today we provide funding for trainees, medical equipment and supplies of all kinds and the infrastructure necessary to enable their work. Everything from accounting to engineering to housing for trainees.
RLW: Is there something Jewish about supporting Christian medical missionaries?
MG: The Torah tells us more than anything else to, "love the stranger" — something that appears, in different variations, 36 times. It is through these Christian medical missionaries that I have learned just what it means to love the stranger. My friend Rabbi David Wolpe calls love an "enacted emotion" — love doesn't exist abstractly, but only in how it is manifested. And these missionaries, who give everything and sacrifice completely in order to provide care to the stranger, this is what it means to love.
RLW: What are some examples of how these missionaries epitomize the Biblical command to love the stranger?
MG: There is Dr. Tom Catena in the Nuba Mountains, who is the only surgeon for 500,000 people, serves in an environment without consistent running water or electricity. The area is often bombed by the Sudanese government, and impassable during the long rainy season.
There is Dr. Rick Sacra, who, when all medical facilities in Liberia were closed in 2014 due to the Ebola crisis that had people dying in the streets, rushed to Monrovia to open one — and contracted Ebola himself. He was rushed to a CDC center in Nebraska and went back to Liberia as soon as he was healed. There is Dr. Andrew Browning, who travels throughout Africa performing surgeries for fistulas — a horrible condition suffered by women who need C sections but can't get them. Only around a fifth of women in Africa who need C sections get them.
There is the Catholic center I visited in Kenya where the nuns seek out and identify disabled children in the vicinity and bring them to their clinic to treat and love them — and so many others, each an extraordinary but small institution run by a moral superhero who is showing just how much good one person inspired by his or her faith can accomplish.
RLW: What does it mean to be a missionary?
MG: I think Dr. Bill Rhodes explained it in a very interesting way. Bill received his calling to be a missionary physician when he was studying in Israel at age 26. He and his wife Laura have now served for decades in rural Kenya (raising their four boys there), where Bill is a surgeon with truly superhuman versatility and skills. Bill says that his missionary calling is living in imitation of Jesus Christ. And if few even appreciate let alone convert as a result of his work — well, Bill said, Jesus cured 10 lepers in the Bible and only one came back to acknowledge it. By the way, if anyone wants to make an action-packed and completely inspiring movie that encompasses all of the virtues and tells a great story, the Bill & Laura Rhodes story is it.
RLW: You created a $500,000 annual grant for outstanding Christian medical missionaries and called it the Rabbi Erica and Mark Gerson L'Chaim Prize?
MG: Right. In 2015, Nick Kristof did a wonderful New York Times column and video on Dr. Tom Catena. Erica and I said that we would match up to $100,000 given in support of Dr. Catena. Kristof mentioned it in the New York Times and the match was filled immediately. We raised it a couple of more times, and it kept getting filled. So in 2016, inspired by that initial reaction, we launched the L'Chaim Prize. The judges are some of the most well-respected people in the Christian medical mission field, and the process is long and rigorous.
The first winner was Dr. Jason Fader, who serves over 2 million people in rural Burundi, and has recruited a half dozen other missionary physicians to join him in training dozens of African providers — while providing care to tens of thousands on a budget that wouldn't seem possible anywhere else. The second winner was Dr. Russ White, who is doing for heart disease in Africa what his predecessors did for polio. Heart disease is very prevalent among children in Africa. Dr. White has a comprehensive program, from community testing to surgery, to deal with it. Our goal for the Prize is to bring awareness and ultimately support to the completely extraordinary people who are the winners.
RLW: And what is your relationship with the Christian Broadcasting Network?
MG: Several months ago, Erica and I met one of the most extraordinary people we now know — Gordon Robertson. Gordon is the CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network. We met Gordon following CBN's outstanding coverage of the 2016 L'Chaim Prize. CBN also went to Burundi, and did magnificent original coverage of Dr. Fader and his work there.
Gordon is, among other things, a deeply devoted and learned philo-Semite — who loves Israel, the Jewish people and Judaism with depth, passion and consequence. Having served for a decade as a missionary in the Philippines, Gordon also understands the value of Christian medical missionaries — which is probably why he went to such expense to do such comprehensive coverage of the L'Chaim Prize in its first year. We discussed the L'Chaim Prize and our work with medical missionaries, and he asked what we could do together. We came up with the idea for the match — where Erica and I contributed an additional $1m in support of Christian medical missionaries to be matched by the CBN community. The funds will go to support eight Christian mission teaching hospitals, providing care now and expanding capacity long into the future.
RLW: How is the partnership going so far?
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NIGHTLIFE: Concerts and shows in Claremont the week of September 19
CASA DE SALSA: 415 W. Foothill Blvd. This is a restaurant that offers weekly live entertainment. 445-1200.
—Thursday: Michael Ryan and Friends. 6 to 9 p.m.
—Friday through Sunday: Romantic guitarist Vicente Victoria. 5 p.m. to closing.
—Sunday: Mariachi San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
EUREKA! GOURMET BURGERS & CRAFT BEER: 580 W. First St., Claremont. "Hoppy" Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. 445-8875.
—Mondays: Local Mondays featuring $3 Dale Bros. Brewery pints.
—Tuesdays: 50 percent off all wines by the glass.
—Wednesdays: Steal-the-Glass craft beer of the week. Meet the brewer first Wednesday of every month.
—Thursday, September 20: All Tito's Vodka drinks $2 off and Eureka! Thursday Night Music featuring Honeymoon Truckstop (rock).
THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220 Yale Ave., Claremont Village.
—Open Mic night, the last Sunday of every month. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.; performances run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $1. Info: 624-2928 or www.folkmusiccenter.com.
FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18+. Show times: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
—September 21 and 22: Parents Night Out with Justin Worsham, who entertains audiences of all ages with his clean, energetic, improvisational comedic style.
FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. www.foxpomona.com.
—Wednesday, September 26: Alanis Morissette (alternative/pop). $37.50 to $47.50. Doors open at 7 p.m.
—Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7: Circa Survive (pop/punk). $20 to $23. Doors open at 6 p.m.
—Wednesday, October 24: Taking Back Sunday (pop/punk). $25 to $28. Doors open at 7 p.m.
—Saturday, October 27: Tiger Army (psychobilly) with 45 Grave and Goddamn Gallows. $25 to $28. Doors open at 7 p.m.
THE GLASS HOUSE: 200 W. Second St., Pomona. 865-3802.
—Saturday, November 10: Minus the Bear with Cursive and Girl in a Coma. $25. 7 p.m.
—Friday, November 16: The Birthday Massacre with William Control and Aesthetic Perfection. $15. 7 p.m.
HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: 502 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every night. Admission: 2-drink minimum. Info: 447-6700 or www.hipkittyjazz.com.
—Wednesday, September 19: Open Jam Night with Songword (singer/songwriter). 8 p.m.
—Thursday, September 20: The Fingers (indie). 8 p.m.
—Friday, September 21: Nutty (jazz/lounge). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.
—Saturday, September 22: The Dustbowl Revival (Americana/bluegrass/jug-band). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.
—Sunday, September 23: The Elliott Caine Trio (blues/jazz/Latin). 7 p.m.
—Tuesday, September 24: Beat Cinema (DJ). 10 p.m.
THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until 2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21+ after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. No cover. 625-4808.
—Wednesday, September 19: Half-off Wine Wednesday. 11 a.m. to closing. Joe Atman performs at 9:30 p.m.
—Thursday, September 20: Baldy Mountain Jazz Band (jazz). 8 p.m.
—Friday, September 21: The Babylon Saints (funk/reggae/soul). 10 p.m.
—Saturday, September 22: Joe Atman's "It Took the Village" CD release performance featuring many musicians in the Claremont Village. 10 p.m.
—Sunday, September 23: Dining music at 6 p.m. followed by Sunday Night Living Room Jam at 9 p.m.
—Tuesday, September 24: King Trivia Night. Answer trivia questions for a chance to win beer. 9 p.m.
PIANO PIANO: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Live dueling piano show times: Wednesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 21+. $5 cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays after 8 p.m. (no cover charge with student ID). 547-4266.
—Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, $2 Coronas and $3 margaritas.
—Wednesdays: "Rockstar Karaoke," rock the mic or jam with the band. $2 Bud Lights and $4 Vodka Rockstars. 9 p.m.
WALTER'S RESTAURANT: 310 Yale Ave., Claremont. Happy hour daily from 4 to 9 p.m. Live DJ on Friday nights from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover charge. During non-happy hours receive $2 off any drink from the bar with college ID. Appetizers served until midnight. 624-4914.
Jenelle Rensch covers the calendar, arts and entertainment. Deadline: At least one week before date of the event. Include date, time, address, a contact phone number and fee for admission (if applicable). Phone: 621-4761. Email: email@example.com. Fax: 621-4072. There is NO guarantee that all items submitted will be published. Address: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 205-B, Claremont, 91711.


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LONDON (Reuters) - Spain's Repsol has asked Bank of America-Merrill Lynch to value its energy portfolio in the North Sea as it considers leaving a troubled joint venture with China's Sinopec, two banking sources said.
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK was formed in 2015 as part of the Spanish producer's $8.3 billion acquisition of Canadian oil and gas company Talisman Energy, which held the North Sea assets in a joint venture with Sinopec.
Sinopec and its Canadian subsidiary Addax Petroleum had spent $1.5 billion for a 49 percent stake in the joint venture with Talisman, a sum they later said was too much.
A year after Repsol stepped in, Sinopec served the Spanish group with an arbitration notice, arguing Addax had overpaid for the assets back in 2012 and demanding around $5.5 billion in compensation.
Repsol has dismissed the claim as baseless. But the dispute has not been resolved and a ruling by an international arbitration court in Singapore is expected at the start of 2019.
"It is a tough sale because of the arbitration, but also the maturity of some of the fields, which could affect the valuation," one banking source said, adding that the dispute with Sinopec is one of the reasons that led Repsol to decide it wants to sell the portfolio.
Repsol has divested more than $5 billion in assets over the past two years to generate cash to help restart investment and refocus its portfolio. Earlier this month, it agreed to sell its 20 percent stake in Gas Natural to CVC Capital Partners for 3.82 billion euros ($4.69 billion).
Repsol and Bank of America-Merrill Lynch declined to comment. Sinopec was not immediately available to comment.
The North Sea joint venture has interests in 52 oil fields, operating 41 of them, and has 12 offshore installations and two onshore terminals.
After entering the venture three years ago, Repsol booked a $2 billion writedown on the UK North Sea assets because the portfolio was loss-making and had many mature fields with very high extraction costs.
It has since invested another $1 billion in the project, reduced the lifting cost and increased output. In 2017, the business was cash flow positive.
Oil output from the North Sea has more than halved since its peak of almost 3 million barrels a day at the turn of the century. Production has rebounded slightly in the past couple of years as new projects authorized before the 2015 oil price crash have come on stream.
Projects ramping up from 2017 will make 2018 the best production year for the area since 2010, with oil and gas output expected at 1.9 million barrels per day, according to energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
The North Sea has seen a flurry of deals in recent years, including Royal Dutch Shell's $3.8 billion sale of assets to private-equity backed Chrysaor, as longstanding operators make way for a new generation of smaller firms focused on squeezing more profit out of old assets.
Tax breaks for companies operating in the UK North Sea, off the northeastern coast of Scotland, have attracted private equity backed buyers such as Neptune Energy and Siccar Point Energy to snap up unwanted assets from major energy producers.
Britain is introducing tax changes in a bid to spur new investment in the aging basin. Starting from November 2018, tax history for oil and gas fields will be transferable from seller to buyer, allowing buyers to benefit from larger tax reliefs when fields reach the end of their life and require dismantling, a process known as decommissioning.
Reporting by Clara Denina; additional reporting by Jose Elías Rodríguez in Madrid and Ron Bousso in London; editing by Philippa Fletcher


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COMMITTEE: Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification
This bill establishes the interstate Health Care Compact which provides that each member state shall have the authority to enact state laws that supersede any and all federal laws regarding health care within its state.
House leader sends his health care compact bill to study
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A bill to create an interstate health care compact, which received overwhelming support among GOP House members, was voted to be placed into study committee Tuesday.
And the bill's prime sponsor, who also happens to be the House Majority Leader, requested the move.
DJ Bettencourt introduced an amendment to HB 1560 to place the bill into study, which passed in a 12-2 vote during a quorum of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee during its executive session on the bill.
But the two conservative supporters of the bill, Reps. Andy Manuse, R-Derry, and Donna Mauro, R-Windham, weren't buying that a study committee wouldn't lead to eventual death.
"Frankly, a study committee is a very polite way to kill this bill," said Rep. Andy Manuse, R-Derry.
The bill would allow New Hampshire to join with other states to essentially supersede federal health care laws and take over the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Opponents have warned the move would end Medicare and Medicaid, questioning that the state could take on management of those programs without federal assistance. Testimony in committee was largely against the bill; it was called "skeletal" because of its seeming lack of a game plan for implementing an alternate health policy.
But it already received a preliminary but very veto-proof vote in the full House before being sent to the Commerce Committee, where supporters stressed the bill was almost harmless as it would do nothing immediately.
It would first need congressional and legislative approval before any aspect of the bill could move forward, something Manuse argued makes the amendment "duplicitous" and unnecessary.
"If we pass this bill it'll essentially be a study committee anyways," he said. "No action will be taken until congress says OK. And even if they do, that still requires this legislature to make any change."
Rep. Jennifer Coffey, R-Andover, encouraged additional discussion on points raised during testimony, saying, "I think it's wise to look at those questions, as requested by the prime sponsor. Maybe from this, we'll find some solutions to help people have access to better insurance, or more affordable products, or anything that'll make it better for the user."
Manuse did note the language of the bill, which was written by another state, can't be changed because of the mirror image rule in contract law stating the terms have to be the same as what both sides agreed to.
"There's nothing a study committee can do," he said. "This would allow us to create any manner of health care law that differed from federal law, with permission from congress to do so. We can't do that without this bill. We can't change this wording."
Rep. Chris Nevins, R-Hampton, said a study committee is the "best compromise" for those who want to keep the bill alive and those who want the chance to truly discuss it.
Chairman John Hunt reminded those in attendance they'll have "another bite at the apple" in the Senate next session if the bill as amended passes the House.


text: Hi gang,We've seen a lot of new players appear on the server ever since Aikar upgraded us from 1.8 to 1.9, and that means that there are even more options to make some new friends here or find other people to hang out with. That is the good side of the whole thing.But today I'm going to address the other side, the less enjoyable subject on what to do when you don't get along with that other player. It's bound to happen to you someday, you might as well be prepared for it...Different players, different annoyance levelsNot only are there a lot of players on a regular Empire day (we're easily peeking at 200 again) but there are also a lot of different players. And no, I'm not just talking about boys and girls There are older players around, like myself, who's game style might seem very boring to you. Instead of simply getting with the program and grabbing their stuff to run out and go mining they insist on taking some time to prepare and bring several items with them. Who needs a crafting table if there are trees in the wilderness, right?But just like that there are also players who might be a lot younger than you. Who's game style might seem way too stressful and chaotic. Don't these youngsters realize that if you bring a crafting table with you that you can easily make blocks out of all that coal you'll be getting? Heck, I'll bet they never heard of silk touch before! And that's an important issue here; we're not all the same.SO first and foremost keep in mind that although another player might annoy you a (little?) bit it doesn't always have to be intentional. That's something very important to keep in mind before you start yelling at someone #1 Always (try to) be politeAs I said above; even though someone might annoy you it doesn't have to be intentional. So whatever you do please try to be polite to them. Count to three and ask yourself if the other person really is being annoying (or rude) or if it could be caused by the way you feel about them (maybe you're having a bad day?).#2 Keep your distanceIf you get annoyed with someone's behavior then don't respond to everything they say or do. All that will likely do is get you even more annoyed. Sure, if someone is breaking the rules, which annoys you, then there's nothing wrong with warning them about it in a friendly way. But if they ignore your warning and then continue doing whatever it is they were doing then don't bother correcting them each and every time.Not only will that leave you even more annoyed, chances are high that you're now also adding to the annoyance factor yourself. Instead of 1 annoying player some of the others could now be experiencing 2 annoyingly behaving players. Yes, I mean you #4 When the going gets tough, the tough start ignoringEnough is enough! You told a player 3 times now that you won't be donating to their greater cause, but they don't give up. In fact, once you finally got your point across it seems they're now looking for other players: instead of PM'ing you they're now asking in town chat for people to help them out. It's not really begging for money but it most certainly annoys the beejevis out of you.When you reach such a moment then it's time to do yourself and the other player(s) a favor: /ignore him or her. If they also bother you while you're on your residence then you can even keep them out by denying them their move flag (by using this command: /res pset <name of player> move f).Hey, where did item #3 go?!Suggestion #3 is an optional one and which I saved for last for a very good reason... Because whatever you do, you should not use this option too casually. In fact: misuse of this option could have consequences... for you.#3 Consider /report'ing the player if they broke the rulesThis is a difficult one and something which I will be addressing in another guide soon enough. But for now the most important thing to keep in mind is this: if a player annoys you then it doesn't always mean that they're also breaking the rules.Just check the rules yourself; there's nothing which explicitly forbids you to annoy other players, no pun intended. Of course this also doesn't mean that you're now allowed to intentionally annoy (or bully) other players either, such behavior is never appreciated around here.But before you decide to /report someone please try to make sure that they're actually breaking the server rules. And when in doubt then it might be best to simply /ignore them for now and make up your mind about it at a later time. You can always /unignore them.What does /ignore actually do?As its name implies /ignore will make sure that you don't get into contact with another player. You won't see any of their messages in public chat (such as town chat or local chat), they won't be able to contact you in private (using /tell to sent you a PM) and they also can't sent you any money.So basically you're totally blocking them out of your Empire life.Keep in mind though that /ignore is a temporary command. After one month a player will be automatically unignored again. You can extend this period if you want by using /ignore several times on a player, maybe that will also help you relief some stress Still... You might want to consider using the defaults. Maybe things cooled down after a month, the player might have been corrected by the rest of the community and the staff alike and who knows: they could have learned their lesson by then.Oh, and if things did work out for the best then you might want to give the other player access to your residence again. The best way to do so is to reset his move flag: /res pset <name of player> move r.Of course you can also use the easier to use chest interface: /res cpset <name of player>.And there you have it...Hopefully some useful tips which you can use when you come across "that kind" of other player.


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How closely does your password resemble one of the 25 most popular passwords of 2014? 123456, password, qwerty, baseball, dragon, superman, 696969, trustno1. Feeling queasy yet?
Following hacks at large firms including Anthem and J.P. Morgan, a New York state regulator is "very likely" to reform cyber-security practices that will affect a large swath of the country's financial sector, changes that may soon trickle down to consumers. Time reports that an upcoming study by the New York State Department of Financial Services paints a picture of weakness, over-confidence, and generally lax security measures on a grand scale, with firms leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to hacking and data theft. Finally, it seems, change is coming:
The additional measures New York State is likely to require are known as multi-factor authentication and include a range of approaches to verify the identity of those trying to sign on to a computer system. Options include sending a confirmation number to an individuals cell phone, using a fingerprint or other biometric authentication, or using a separate identification source, like a swipe card.
Three years ago, respected tech writer Mat Honan had his Apple, Twitter, and Gmail passwords hacked within one hour. In turn, Honan's iPhone, iPad, and MacBook were wiped clean of all documents and messages, in addition to every photo he had ever taken of his young daughter. Honan described the experience in a 2012 cover story for Wired, a landmark piece which also served as a plea for digital entities to enact two-step authentication.
The anticipated New York regulations come as yet another large-scale hack rocks the financial world: A trove of 30,000 leaked HSBC Swiss bank accounts that collectively allude to rampant tax evasion. On the email front, the mega Sony hacks resulted in Amy Pascal leaving her co-chairmanship of Sony Pictures Entertainment last week. User names and passwords, as sheer concepts, may soon become irrelevant and archaic.
In the meantime, here are the four things you should do right now to lower your chances of getting hacked.
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One of the most important issues that I noticed was being stressed my first year at college was safety. Expecially as a girl. We were given rape whistles along with our keys and later that day a campus security guard gave us a lecture about where was safe and what wasn't.
I know people who are very nervous about this issue. Many girls I know carry mace or won't walk campus after dark. There is always a concern about which areas are too dark at night. This is despite the fact that we are a small campus in a relatively safe area. Anyone who is not recognizable stands out pretty easily. It makes me wonder what goes on on other campus.
In addition to physical safety, there is also emotional safety to worry about. Many students face threats or harrasment, which can come from people you know and see frequently, or barely know. With the Internet, it seems that no one is safe.
Safety Tips:
1. Caller I.D. is important. If you get a suspicious call, you can report the number.
2. Let people know where you'll be. Tell your roommate when to expect you home, or call another friend.
3. Keep your cell phone with you.
4. Don't overreact. Some people try to take advantage using fear to sell something. Use the same logic you normally would in making a purchase.


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BLHS board members support move to Frontier League
October 12, 2011
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Basehor-Linwood school board members said at a meeting Monday that they would support the move to the Frontier League if BLHS is accepted.
Joe Keeler, BLHS athletics director, told the board members Monday that he believed the KVL was on the verge of a shift. Along with Mill Valley, Bishop Ward is also likely to depart the league soon, he said.
Keeler said Tonganoxie was considering a departure, as well, and that Bonner Springs may also pursue a move.
"It's become quite apparent that our current league that we're in is in kind of a state of flux," Keeler said, "for several different reasons."
Those possible departures may combine with the arrivals of schools like Leavenworth, Atchison and Sumner Academy of Kansas City, Kan., to turn the KVL into more of an "urban" league, Keeler said Monday.
The Frontier League, on the other hand, is full of schools in smaller cities where "their school is still kind of the big deal in town," Keeler said, making for a better fit for Basehor-Linwood.
Though the new league would require more travel, he said, its stability would benefit BLHS student-athletes.
"I just fervently believe that this takes care of our kids for a long, long time," Keeler said.
He said the school would continue to compete against Tonganoxie and Bonner Springs even if BLHS ends up in a different league, through non-league or district competition.
And Keeler said the Bobcats, Chieftains and Braves could still end up together. If the Frontier League decides to expand to 10 teams, Tonganoxie and Bonner Springs could enter as well, he said. He guessed that if that were to happen, the league would likely split into two divisions for scheduling purposes, with BLHS landing in a north division along with THS, BSHS, De Soto and Eudora.
In an interview Friday with the Sentinel, Keeler explained how Basehor-Linwood's relationship with the Frontier League unfolded.
The process began toward the end of the 2010-2011 school year when Keeler said the Frontier League approached BLHS and extended an invitation for the Bobcats to join the league. In the weeks and months that followed, BLHS administration, board members and coaches discussed the possibility of a league change.
"We decided that was something we should entertain the idea to do to put our kids in a stable 4A league for a long time," Keeler said.
The Kaw Valley League currently has five 4A schools (BLHS, Bonner Springs, Bishop Ward, Tonganoxie, Piper) and three 5A schools (MVHS, Turner, Lansing).
The Frontier League recently lost Gardner-Edgerton to the East Kansas League. GEHS was a 5A school at the time, but it jumped to 6A this year. The Frontier League currently has seven schools: De Soto, Eudora, Paola, Baldwin, Spring Hill, Louisburg and Ottawa.
Keeler said if the Bobcats are accepted into the Frontier League, they would not begin play in the new league until the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year when the next two-year football districting cycle has concluded.
"If it ends up happening, you're looking at three years," Keeler said.
Keeler said he hopes an official decision on whether to stay in the KVL or join the Frontier League will be made soon.
Basehor-Linwood isn't the only KVL school pondering a league change. Mill Valley also is considering departing. Matt Fedde, MVHS associate principal and building activities coordinator, said the school informed the Kaw Valley League that the Jaguars are having preliminary discussions about a league change.
Unlike Basehor-Linwood, which seeks a stable 4A league, Mill Valley is nearing the point of outgrowing its fellow league schools. Currently the ninth-largest 5A school with 1,140 students, MVHS expects to see a 100-student enrollment jump next year, with more to come in the future. This year, Mill Valley is 149 students away from joining the 6A ranks.
"We love the league, it's been great for us, and a bunch of the teams in there are great," Fedde said, "but it might be time to look around a little bit. If we're going to be the team we want to be, we want to make sure we're playing the teams that are going to play us in the postseason, too."
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The upcoming UK general election promises to be an interesting event to follow. With no party having a clear majority it is likely that we will be left with a hung parliament following the election on the 7th May.
With so many issues in the balance such as the EU, renewal of Trident and cuts in the name of austerity, it is the most important election in living memory. It is therefore absolutely key that any voting member of the public does their due diligence in terms of researching and discussing politics. Whilst this can be a somewhat tedious task to do on your own, it is now becoming more and more commonplace to discuss politics in the workplace.
As Robert Half now reports, up to 85% of employees are using their job as an opportunity to weigh in on the upcoming election. This is undoubtedly a positive change in terms of societal practice as while historically the discussion of politics and religion would be considered a social faux pas, it is clear that times are changing and workers are using the opportunity to consider different political viewpoints while being given opportunity to air their own.
This previous reluctance towards political discussion may stem from the idea that bosses and managers do not take kindly to discussion and expression of political viewpoints in the workplace, however only 7% of Human Resources managers think discussing politics will affect how colleagues and superiors treat other employees.
There are multiple potential reasons for this change. As politics becomes more transparent and accessible to the general public (with politicians keen to appeal to the working age vote) it is perhaps becoming expected that one will form an opinion one way or another. There is no denying that the 2015 election is going to be incredibly important and politicians are making sure that people know this.
Of course, the national television debates have consistently been in the news and have drawn in massive number of viewers, though it is only the second time that there have been televised debates. Regardless, it clearly shows a desire from the public to be more involved.
More specifically, Robert Half has noted that in terms of regions London has among the highest number of private employees discussing politics in the workplace (standing at 93%) compared to only 78% in the Midlands. With almost half (45%) of London consisting of working aged people aged 20-39 this is perhaps not surprising: this encapsulates both the younger vote and those more likely to be affected by the current political landscape of austerity and cuts.
It is perhaps almost necessary then for this increase in workplace discussion to take place. As mentioned there is no doubt that the younger and working age vote is now being targeted by political parties from across the board, resulting in an increased attempt to get this key demographic engaged with politics: a subject which may sometimes be seen as boring by the younger generations.
The increased discussion of politics may disprove this commonly held idea. The London figures clearly show that the younger and working generations are concerned about politics and do not take their vote lightly.
Though it is important to ensure that this discussion is done so sensitively. There is no denying that certain areas of politics lend themselves more towards arguments than others (consider membership of the EU, abortion limits and unemployment benefits) and so it is perhaps advisable to consider carefully the different areas for discussion so as not to upset colleagues or superiors. After all, it is more important to stay on good terms with those who employees spend the majority of their time with.
That being said, private employees achieve their position in the company through both hard work and social skills. So whilst some tact may be needed in the workplace when discussing potentially sensitive topics, overall the discussions will be more of benefit rather than a risk to workplace standing.
The benefits of discussing politics in the workplace are huge. Work takes up more and more time in an effort to make ends meet, whilst employees find it harder and harder to keep up to date with current affairs. Through using time at work, be it during lunch break or during downtime, employees become far better able to develop informed opinions on policies, something which is essential in the current political climate.
With so many different parties to choose from, all with an unprecedented chance at determining the leadership of the country, it is important for employees to seize the opportunity that the workplace affords them. Through doing this, voters will be in a far better position to research not only why they vote for the party they choose, but also to understand why their colleagues are voting for either the same or a different candidate.
Overall, this increase in viewing politics as a workplace subject may have been a steady one, but many people will still regard it as a taboo subject. If it is realised that political discussion is not only not seen as a taboo but actively encouraged, it seems likely that the upcoming election will have a very different feel about it.


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For locals looking for authentic Chinese restaurants in London, there's no better destination than Chinatown. But while many eateries may promise authenticity, few come close to one of its longest standing restaurants, New Mayflower. The family-run eatery has become a favourite of foodies and expats alike, who praise its fuss-free casual atmosphere and traditional home-style Chinese and Cantonese dishes.
Diners will find the hidden gem just a short walk from Leicester Square, The Hippodrome and Trafalgar Square. New Mayflower's central location in Chinatown makes it more than ideal for visitors looking for places to eat in London. It's also perfect for casual meals after work with friends as Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus tube stations are less than five minutes' walk away.
Set across two floors, the sprawling eatery may be one of the largest restaurants in London. Just like its hearty traditional dishes, the restaurant aims to leave their guests feeling like they're home. They'll find relaxing yet contemporary dining rooms that would make the perfect setting for family celebrations, date nights or dinner parties with a few good friends.
From prawn dumplings and wonton soup to Peking duck and chow mein, New Mayflower has something for all tastes. As Chinese restaurants in London go, their menu is one of the most extensive, with a range of meat, vegetarian and seafood dishes to choose from. But for the real adventurous, diners should consider specialties such as their stewed mutton and bean curd hotpot.
When it comes to authentic Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, there's no finer pick than New Mayflower. Any occasion will be even more of a treat for tastecard members who can look forward to exclusive restaurant savings when they call to book ahead and present their cards upon arrival. It's a good chance to treat themselves to pudding, another round of drinks or a few dishes to share with friends.
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Roti canai
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Roti canai (pronunciation: /tʃanai/), also known as roti cane (/tʃane/) or roti parotta, is an Indian-influenced flatbread dish found in several countries in Asia, including Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore. It is usually served with dal or other types of curry, but can also be cooked in a range of sweet or savoury variations made with a variety of ingredients such as sardines, meat, egg, or cheese.[2]
Roti canai is a popular breakfast and snack dish in Malaysia, and one of the most famous examples of Malaysian Indian cuisine.[3] It is said that the dish was brought over from India by Indian Muslims, also known as "Mamaks" in Malaysia, and is served in mamak stalls located in both rural and urban Malaysia.[4][5]
It is considered as a variation of parotta but it does not exist in India. The closest kin to roti canai is believed to be Malabar parotta.
Roti means bread in Sanskrit, and most other Indian languages.[2] Canai has a disputed origin: it may be derived from Chennai, the Indian city formerly known as Madras;[6] from the same Malay word canai, meaning "to roll out dough";[7] or from channa, a Northern Indian dish made with boiled chickpeas in a spicy gravy, with which this type of bread was traditionally served.[8]
In Southern Malaysia and in Singapore the dish is known as roti prata, similarly to the Indian paratha or parotta.[9] The Hindi word paratha means "flat".[10][11]
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Roti canai is made from dough which is usually composed of fat (usually ghee), flour and water; some recipes also include sweetened condensed milk. The dough is repeatedly kneaded, flattened, oiled, and folded before proofing, creating layers. The dough ball is then flattened, spread out until paper thin (usually by "tossing" it on a flat surface), and gathered into a long rope-like mass. This "rope" is then wound into a knot or spiral and flattened, so that it consists of thin flakes of dough when cooked.
Up until the 1970s, it was common for cooks to form a spiral with the "rope" (much like the modern "roti bom"), but this is no longer the case, probably because the amount of dough used per roti is about half of what it used to be. When making varieties with fillings, however, the fillings (eggs, chopped onions, etc.) are spread or sprinkled on the thin sheet of dough, which is then folded with the fillings inside.
Regional variations[edit]
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Plain roti is often referred to as roti kosong ("empty bread" in Malay). Roti canai is inexpensive in Malaysia (a standard price is RM1.20 per piece).[12]
Traditionally, roti canai is served with dal (lentil) curry. It may also be served with the following curries:
- Kari ayam, chicken curry
- Kari daging, beef curry
- Kari kambing, mutton curry
- Kari ikan, fish curry (mostly served with ikan pari)
- Kari campur, mixed curry
- Kari kacang kuda, a chickpea curry
Different varieties of roti canai served in Malaysia are listed below:
- Murtabak, a very thick roti filled with a mixture of egg, meat, onions and spices. In Malaysia and Singapore it is usually prepared on a griddle like roti canai, but in Indonesia, it is often deep fried in a wok and very oily. In Thailand, it is called "Mataba". In Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand murtabak is made using the same dough used to make roti canai, and on the same equipment in the same shops.
- Roti telur, with an egg (telur).
- Roti jantan, roti telur with an extra egg.
- Roti bawang, with onions (bawang).
- Roti telur bawang, with eggs (telur) and onions (bawang).
- Roti boom (or bom) (bomb bread), a smaller but thicker roti, with the dough wound in a spiral. Often served sweet, with sugar, and with margarine.
- Roti planta, stuffed with margarine (often Planta Margarine) and sugar.
- Roti sardin, stuffed with canned sardine and sometimes mixed with ketchup or sambal, similar to murtabak
- Roti pisang, stuffed with sliced bananas.
- Roti sayur. stuffed with shredded or sliced vegetables.
- Roti salad, raw shredded vegetables rolled up with a piece of roti.
- Roti tisu, a tissue paper-thin and flaky roti. Also called roomali roti, from roomal (Hindi, meaning handkerchief).
- Roti kaya, with kaya spread.
- Roti tampal or Roti plaster (in Singapore), similar to roti telur but the eggs are served on the outside of the roti
- Roti maggi, stuffed with prepared instant noodles, usually Maggi Brand.
- Roti cheese, with cheese added
- Roti milo, with Milo powder
- Roti cobra, a roti served with curry chicken and piece of fried egg on top.
- Roti banjir ("flooded roti"), with lots of curry poured over the top.
- Roti tsunami ("extremely flooded roti"), with curry poured over the top.
- Roti durian, with durian fruit.
In Indonesia, roti canai is also called roti cane, roti konde or roti maryam,[1] and is usually served with kari kambing (mutton curry).[13] Roti cane came into Indonesia via the influx of Muslim Indian migration to Aceh Sultanate in Northern parts of Sumatra circa 17th century, and later to the rest of Dutch East Indies in early 19th century.[13] Roti canai is more prevalent in Sumatra, especially in Aceh, North and West Sumatra. Roti cane has been adopted by the Malay cuisine of Sumatra, Aceh cuisine, and Minangkabau cuisine. Consequently, there are Malay, Aceh, and Minangkabau restaurants that serve roti canai with mutton curry in Indonesia that are operated by ethnic groups other than Indians. This Indian-origin dish has been so well-integrated into Aceh cuisine that it is considered their own.[13]
In Ampel, an Arab quarter in Surabaya, it is known as roti maryam, while common Javanese called it roti konde after its similar shape to a hairbun (Javanese: konde). Despite having different names, their recipes are quite similar, and they are influenced by Indian paratha.[1]
Plain roti prata (left) and egg prata (centre), with a bowl of chicken curry on the side
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Roti prata is a fried flatbread that is cooked over a flat grill. It is usually served with a vegetable- or meat-based curry and is also commonly cooked with cheese, onions, bananas, red beans, chocolate, mushrooms or eggs. Roti prata is prepared by flipping the dough into a large thin layer before folding the outside edges inwards. The dough is cooked on a flat round iron pan measuring about three feet in diameter. The cooking process lasts two to three minutes. Many of the roti canai variations found in Malaysia are also popular in Singapore.
In Thailand, roti (with variations on spelling such as ro tee) is commonly sold from street carts, usually by Muslims, and is usually Halal. Roti thitchu (Thai for "tissue") is Thai roti canai that is fluffed up by clapping it between two hands inside a dry cloth after frying, served with a Thai-Muslim style beef curry.
Unlike in Malaysia, Singapore or Indonesia, variations in Thailand tend towards the sweet rather than the spicy or savory. Popular variations include mango, banana, sugar, condensed milk, jam, peanut butter and Nutella roti, although egg roti (often with sweetened condensed milk spread over the top) is also available. Some stalls sell mataba (the equivalent of the Malaysian murtabak), though this is usually found in restaurants that sell Indian Muslim food such as biryani rice rather than at roti stalls.
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- ^ a b c "Roti Maryam/Konde/Cane/Canai". Indonesia Eats.
- ^ a b "Roti canai, a popular snack | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ Krich, John (2009-07-31). "Roti Canai". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "Malaysia's 5 mamak stall favorites | CNN Travel". Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "The 10 types of roti you'll find at the mamak". Time Out Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "Roti Canai: A Favourite Of Many". azhariahkamin.com. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "Kuala Lumpur: Roti Canai - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.com.my. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ Wijnen, Ben van. "Roti Canai (Malay Recipe)". www.malaysiasite.nl. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ Koh, Aun. "Roti Prata - Words Without Borders". Words Without Borders. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ Koh, Aun. "Roti Prata - Words Without Borders". Words Without Borders. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "Roti Prata". Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ Krich, John (31 July 2009). "Roti Canai". wsj.com.
- ^ a b c Ni Luh Made Pertiwi F (2 April 2013). "Roti Cane dan Kari Kambing, Pasangan Sejati Nan Lezat" (in Indonesian). Kompas.com. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
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After some additional wrestling (see previous post), I managed to get the Commodore 64 edition of Frankie Goes to Hollywood up and running.
These days, it's rare to see any significant difference in game design or visual style between the same title released on, say, the XBox 360 and the PS3; even the Wii often gets the same design and audiovisual assets, with some downscaling of visual quality to accommodate its weaker hardware. Generally, the same game engine gets ported to all the different systems, using C++ as a foundation, with gameplay largely implemented using platform-portable scripts.
Back in the day, however, each platform generally got an independent conversion, because games were written very close to the metal to get adequate performance out of the limited hardware. Assembly language was key, and what worked on the Z-80 in a Sinclair Spectrum was not going to make any sense to the 6502 in a Commodore 64. This was also the craftsman era of coding, when project management and specifications were looser than they are today. Very often, when games were shooting for the same release deadline on multiple platforms, even working from the same design document, the "following" projects had to guess at what the lead project was doing, and sometimes came up with different implementations of the same basic idea.
Thus, Frankie on the C-64 is a different beast from the Spectrum edition I briefly covered last week. The differences start even before the title screen, with no setup menu for selecting controls -- the Commodore had a built-in game controller port, so publishers were able to assume (or detect) the availability of a joystick. The title screen itself is different -- it has some annunciatory text, not just the band's logo. Also, the game character starts out in his rightful place at the right end of the logo, and is freed up by a charming bit of animation when the fire button is pressed to get the game underway.
I also managed to work out a little more of the gameplay in this version -- apparently the game character is trying to become a real human being, a la Pinocchio. Unlike the Spectrum version, which starts with the player already inside the house, the C-64 starts outside a series of English row houses with a SID-chip rendition of "Two Tribes" thumping in the background. Entering a door transitions to a room inside, also connected to other rooms and streets via doors; everything's rendered in lower resolution but more colors on the C-64, as compared to the Spectrum, except for the black silhouette of the game's hero, whose sprite remains in the higher resolution mode.
The game progresses more or less like an adventure -- the player runs around the house, looking for interesting objects to add to inventory and earning points for doing so and employing these objects later on. Most of the pointworthy objects are elements from the Frankie Goes to Hollywood logo. For instance, picking up a heart yields:
And the band provides a reward in the form of points towards the game's ultimate goal ("Frankie give" is not Frankenstein's monster-ese, it's the British use of the plural for an organized group of people):
I can't imagine having the patience to earn all 100%, as it took me a while to reach this point and the gameplay already feels repetitive. But the game is an interesting bit of 80's licensing mania, and I'm sure sold a fair few copies to the band's fans.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Oddities: Frankie Goes to Hollywood
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