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INDUSTRY VOICE: At first glance, Japan appears to be in a sweet spot. A combination of structural reforms, a stable political environment and consistently easy monetary policy has revitalized the country's economy since 2012. The country has also become a more attractive investment destination due to changes in its corporate governance requirements.
Japan's economic growth, meanwhile, is starting to show sluggishness. Annualized real GDP growth during the last quarter of 2017 was 1.6%, but those figures were supported by inventory build-up, which could result in issues over the coming quarters. Business investments and private consumption remain solid but we believe a contraction in net government expenditures will lead to slower growth this year.
A weakening economy, however, does not mean an absence of investment opportunities. At Matthews Asia, we have invested in Japanese equities for more than 19 years. We know Japan is home to many growth companies that benefit from growth at home and further afield, and that can adapt to the next stage of Japan's economic development.
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In addition, China is investing heavily in upgrading its manufacturing sector as it seeks to drive technological innovation. We firmly believe it can lead to tremendous growth opportunities for select Japanese companies and we will continue to focus our research efforts on identifying these opportunities.
Japan's labor market is very tight and immigration cannot solve this imbalance. Wages for part-time workers, who comprise approximately 40% of the workforce, are rising at approximately 2% this year. We do not wish to overstate the argument that consumption will grow substantially because of these wage increases, but we do see tangible evidence of reflation as a result of these supply-side dynamics.
Companies that relied on stagnant wages during Japan's lost decades between 1990 and 2010 are struggling now and we expect to see some of them exit the market. Companies that are more productive and can afford to pay their workers more will enjoy a "survivor's benefit" as they consolidate market share. We believe that listed companies may see an improvement in their pricing power as they gain market share from smaller unlisted companies.
For our latest views on investing in Japan, visit global.matthewsasia.com
Risk Considerations
Investments involve risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing in international and emerging markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation.
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The views and information discussed in this article are as of the date of publication, are subject to change and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. The information contained herein has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation, but no representation or warranty (express or implied) is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any of this information. Matthews Asia and its affiliates do not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information. Nothing set out in these materials is or shall be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future.
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Matthews Asia is the brand for Matthews International Capital Management, LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
In the UK, this document is only made available to professional clients and eligible counterparties as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"). Under no circumstances should this document be forwarded to anyone in the UK who is not a professional client or eligible counterparty as defined by the FCA. Issued in the UK by Matthews Global Investors (UK) Limited ("Matthews Asia (UK)"), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA, FRN 667893.
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The son of Leicester City's owner has paid an emotional tribute to his father and thanked fans for their 'overwhelming' support, after the helicopter crash that killed his father and four others last Saturday.
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For years, Thailand has been a haven for populations on the move, from the two million migrants who travel through the country to work to the thousands of refugees from Myanmar living in camps along the border. And Thailand has meant a lot to us over the years - it's where our story began 40 years ago. Now, as refugees return home to Myanmar, a chapter is closing on our working for these people - but a new one has just begun.
It is our job to prepare communities for this transition, helping to build the confidence needed to make a safe, peaceful, and successful move back home. From helping women heal from abuse and trauma, to vocational and skills building for budding entrepreneurs, to making sure people get the healthcare access they need, all our programs have an eye toward the next chapter in their lives.
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We're helping refugees apply the hard work and dedication they bring to their lives in the camps toward their future outside the camps, encouraging them to think about their next steps and transition plan.
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Perhaps you are back for new evidence of the Internet's coming catastrophic
collapse, or to see whether I've finally recanted the unpopular prediction
made here in December. (See "Predicting the Internet's catastrophic collapse
and ghost sites galore in 1996," Dec. 4, 1995, page 61.)
Well, this week the collapse is foreshadowed in market research I've
extracted from International Data Corp., InfoWorld's sister company, of which
I'm a director.
At the end of 1995, IDC analyst Frank Gens polled many of his 300 colleagues
in 40 countries before predicting that during 1996 the Internet will move from
"intoxication" to "hangover."
He ventured that 20 percent of Fortune 500 companies' commercial World Wide
Web sites will either stabilize or be closed this year.
Gens anticipates disappointing financial results among Internet companies,
the Internet stretched to the breaking point, and high turnover among
underwhelmed Web users.
Frankly, Gens doesn't paint my picture of catastrophic collapse, but close.
Another Gens prediction is that Internet appliances will arrive in 1996, not
for $500, but for $100 to $300. He expects a Sony Playstation with Internet
access for $249.
Beyond 1996, he foresees free Internet appliances distributed by on-line services.
Gens, like me, is optimistic about the Internet in the long run and
subscribes to the IDC Internet Commerce Market Model. It predicts that in the
year 2000, more than 200 million Web users will conduct between $150 and $200
billion of Internet commerce. This is up from 8 million active Web users in
1995, which in turn was up from 1 million in 1994.
It's fair to ask whether these predictions are optimism or cluelessness, and,
oh, by the way, where is my collapse?
Out of its model, IDC produces an index of commercial opportunity on the Web,
for estimating returns on investments in Web pages.
The IDC Web Index is roughly total Web hours divided by total Web pages times
transaction activity.
Each of the Index's major metrics is in turn dependent on a spreadsheet of
parameters, such as numbers of personal computers, modems, average Web hours,
and what IDC calls its Surf-to-Buy Ratio -- the fraction of users actually
buying on the Web (19 percent in 1995, climbing to 24 percent in 1997).
Well, does the IDC Web Index indicate Internet collapse in 1996? Not exactly.
IDC uses the terms "shake-out" and "backlash" to describe a modest decline of
its index at the end of 1996.
The decline is due to the growth of Web pages exceeding the growth of Web
users, "a classic scenario of a start-up market, where pent-up demand
generates investment in capacity that comes on-line just as early market
growth cools."
The IDC Model and Index are fascinating attempts to escape the cluelessness
that enshrouds commerce on the Internet. I'm sure IDC is in for considerable
For example, when IDC says $200 billion of Internet commerce will be
conducted during the year 2000, what do they mean? Is it just counting
transactions fulfilled over the Internet using some form of micromoney, such
as the purchase and delivery of a software component? Or transactions ordered
over the Internet but paid and/or fulfilled off-line? Or transactions begun
during on-line browsing but completed off-line? IDC answers all of the above
-- which is, I think, too broad.
When IDC divides Web hours by Web pages, are they coming up with any useful
measure, or does commercial activity not care if there are gazillions of Web
pages that hardly anybody visits? Should pages for the Index include just Home
pages -- published URLs -- or should it count all reachable pages?
Finally, IDC's bottoms-up estimates of Web hours begin with the huge database
that IDC has on the installed base of PCs.
What if $100-to-$500 Internet appliances start taking off during 1996? They
would make no difference during the collapse, but at those price points, IDC's
numbers leading to Web hours would be gross underestimates.
IDC is in Framingham, Mass., and can be reached at (508) 872-8200, and,
unless they've shuttered their Web site in preparation for the Internet's
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Unresolved Ruby reference warnings after upgrading to RubyMine 6.3.3 ? Follow
I recently upgraded RubyMine from 6.3.2 to 6.3.3 and after restarting, I am getting boat-loads of 'Unresolved Ruby reference' warnings. It is as if some of my 'requires' are being ignored, in terms of the IDE knowledge of the namespaces and classes, etc. that I was recently using with no issues.The same files run without any issues from the command line, so I am fairly certain that this is restricted to the RubyMine IDE.I have deleted my '.idea' folders and tried to start new projects from scratch, but no relief.Any other suggestions? Anyone else hitting this?Thanks,-- David
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I'd try to invalidate cachs (File|Invalideate Caches)
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The holy city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, is a popular trip from Delhi for pilgrims and spiritual seekers. There are a number of travel options that you can use to get from Delhi to Haridwar. By road, it takes around six hours, and by train, the minimum travel time is around four hours (many trains take longer than this). Here are the best options:
By Train
The cheapest, fastest, and most hassle-free way of getting from Delhi to Haridwar is definitely to take the train. The only concern is that trains do book up early, especially from April onward (the most popular time for Hindu pilgrims), so you may find yourself on the waitlist.
- If you don't mind getting an early start, the daily 12017 Dehradun Shatabdi departs New Delhi Railway Station in the early morning.
- The other superfast Shatabdi train, the 12055 Dehradan Jan Shatabdi, is an afternoon service that departs New Delhi Railway Station.
A number of other trains from Delhi to Haridwar depart from H. Nizamuddin Railway Station and take around five to six hours to reach Haridwar. There are also three overnight services departing from various Delhi railway stations.
By Bus
Delhi to Haridwar by bus is a convenient option if the train is heavily booked, which is often the case as holy Haridwar is a popular spiritual destination in India. Travel time is usually six to seven hours, with one stop for lunch or dinner.
The buses leave from Kashmere Gate ISBT (Interstate Bus terminal) to the north of Old Delhi, which was renovated and reopened in May 2013. Services start running in the morning, and the last service departs late at night.
There are both private and government buses. It's actually preferable to go with a government operator because it's cheaper and offers a better and more reliable standard of service than private companies. Depending on the level of comfort required, you can choose from air-conditioned "luxury" Volvo, air-conditioned Deluxe (Hi-Tech), Semi Deluxe, and Ordinary buses. Some even have wireless Internet.
Uttarakhand Roadways/Uttarakhand Transport Corporation is a popular government operator. Their Volvo bus departs Delhi in the late morning each day and arrives in Haridwar in the evening.
Other options include Delhi Transport Corporation and Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC).
You'll find a range of private bus companies on travel portals and specialist websites that offer bus bookings. The best websites to book through include the following:
- MakeMyTrip: MakeMyTrip acquired Ticketvala (previously India's largest bus ticketing platform) in 2010. It offers a best-price guarantee and often has special promotions such as discounted hotel rooms with bus ticket bookings and discounts on return fares. Bookings can be made online or via an app on cell phones. Foreign credit cards are accepted. The website shows ratings for each bus service. It's possible to book UPSRTC buses.
- RedBus: One of the first websites in India to offer online bus bookings, RedBus doesn't charge booking fees. Bookings can be made online or via an app on cell phones. It has a special online bus tracking platform that provides live tracking of buses based on GPS updates. RedBus was acquired by ibibo Group in 2013 but still operates independently. The website shows ratings for each bus service. It's possible to book UPSRTC buses.
- TicketGoose: TicketGoose has been in operation since 2007 and has outstanding real-time tracking of inventory. Its website automatically shows the layout of each bus and the location of vacant seats, without requiring any clicks. Bookings can be made online or via an app on cell phones.
Fares typically are lower for non-air conditioned seater buses and increase with air-conditioned semi-sleepers or sleepers. (Sleepers have single or double "beds" that you can lay down in, while semi-sleepers have seats that recline further than usual). If you're traveling overnight, it's worth paying the extra to get a decent sleep.
Do note that none of the buses, including the luxury Volvos, have toilets. However, the Volvo buses have superior suspension, and snacks and water are served onboard.
By Car
If you're taking your own transport from Delhi to Haridwar, one thing to keep in mind is parking. Many hotels are located by the riverside and don't have parking or car access. You may end up having to park your car a little out of town. It's possible to take a taxi from Delhi to Haridwar, although it's an expensive option.


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KEYSER - The Keyser City Council set the rates for admission and rentals at the John R. Shelton Swimming Pool, as well as rentals at the city's parks, this week during their regular council meeting.
By Liz Beavers
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KEYSER - The Keyser City Council set the rates for admission and rentals at the John R. Shelton Swimming Pool, as well as rentals at the city's parks, this week during their regular council meeting.
"We're keeping everything pretty much the same," parks and recreation commissioner William Zacot said of the admission fees to the pool, which is currently scheduled to open for the summer on June 14.
According to Zacot, admission will be free for children age 3 and under, and then $2 across the board. Dollar Days will be observed on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Family Night, where admission is also just $1, will be offered on Fridays.
The cost to rent the pool for a private party will be $350, which will provide for at least four lifeguards.
Zacot said the previous rental fees, which were based on an estimate of how many people would be attending, often did not work out when a larger crowd than expected turned out.
"I know of at least two rentals last year where there were at last 600 people inside that fence," he said.
Zacot said the city has four lifeguards who worked last year who are returning this summer, and he will begin looking at applications soon for any additional guards.
Mayor Damon Tillman noted that "last year we had some good lifeguards and we had lifeguards who were just there," and said the workers would be more closely monitored this time to make sure they were completing all of their duties.
The rates were accepted on a motion made by council member Eric Murphy and seconded by Terry Liller.
On a motion made by Murphy and seconded by Zacot, rental rate for the amphitheater at Brooks Park (former South End Park) was set at $100.
A lengthy discussion was then held on the issue of insurance liability for those groups using the city's parks, and while it was noted that the city has an umbrella policy which covers any city-sanctioned activities, groups like Little League must provide the city with proof of insurance prior to using the facilities.
"Before any league has any practices or games, we have to have information in our office that they're covered," Tillman said.


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These delicious, crunchy, flaky, deep-fried Yaniqueque wonders are a must-have on a visit to Boca Chica, the popular Dominican beach.
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What is Yaniqueque, and where did it come from?
You know what? there seems to be a lot of theories and quite the disagreement. The most widely accepted theory is that it came from the British West Indies with Cocolo immigrants and that its name is a corruption of the name Johnny Cakes, a dish with which it shares very little in common.
Other equally argued-for theories exist. But I am not a food historian and I am comfortable accepting that the answers to these questions are not quite vital.
To further complicate things, this dish is known as "Arepa" in the North and Northwest, where the more famous "Arepa" is known as "Torta".
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There are also several variations of the same dish throughout the island, This is the Yaniqueque Dominicano as I know it. There may be differences between regions, and even between homes, but they won't be too far from each other. If you have a different Yaniqueque recipe, I'd love to hear about it.
Buen provecho!
Yaniqueques - Recipe & Video (Fried Crispy Johnny Cake Tortillas)
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of water
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil (soy, corn or canola) for the dough
- 2 cups of vegetable oil (soy, corn or canola) (for frying)
- 1 cup of flour for working the dough and sprinkling on the counter.
- 1/2 teaspoon of coarse sea salt for sprinkling.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour in water and the oil for the dough and mix in. Work the dough on a lightly floured surface until everything is well mixed, don't knead the dough (add some flour if it is too sticky or water if it is too dry).
- Let dough rest for 10 min covered in plastic film.
- Extend with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface until it is very thin, nearly translucent. The thinner it is, the crispier it will be. If the dough is sticking, dust with flour as it becomes necessary.
- Cut into the dough circles two 1-inch [2.5 cm] slits with a knife. If the circles are a bit misshapen when you lift them, don't worry, that's how they look when you buy from street vendors.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat (350 ºF [175 ºF]). Fry the circles of dough, turning them halfway until they turn golden brown on both sides, rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Sprinkle with sea salt to taste and serve.


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Whether you're from Hoosick Falls, or you're simply visiting this Halloween Season, there are plenty of festive fun to enjoy this Halloween Season. If you're looking for a day of family fun in a pumpkin patch, or spending the evening Haunt hunting with friends is more your speed, Hoosick Falls has plenty of exciting Autumn activities to enjoy this October. Halloween comes around but once a year, so if you're passing through Hoosick Falls this Fall, make sure to not miss out on the thrills, chills, and scares this year!


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The things we do for you! A glimpse at the decidedly unglamorous life of your overworked Admin and blogger.
By Mike Peake
I'm fed up!
The girls are watching "I'm a Strictly X factor celebrity get me out of here apprentice come dancing" on the box and the groups are behaving themselves. So, I'm looking for something to do. My new metering needle for the Stromberg still hasn't turned up so my carb rebuild is stalled. I can't even finish my blog about it as there has only been one incidence of outstanding bumbling incompetence and a thousand word blog needs at least a couple to get full value. I can't even have a row on Facebook as no one has put up anything stupid for at least 30 minutes.
So, to relieve my boredom and increase yours, I thought I'd give you a glimpse of life as a member and then an admin of a couple of large and successful Facebook groups. None of them were interested in sharing their experiences though so you shall have to put up with mine.
A bit of history first. I joined the illustrious EBMVBB1985 back in May 2015 as a refugee from another Facebook group about old British cars. I was completely fed up with the negativity and out and out rudeness shown there. Regardless of which British car was posted, someone would comment with a tired old cliché or just spew out and out vitriol and it was never long before the thread decayed into a bout of foul-mouthed name calling.
Now whilst I don't deny that a lot of fun can be had baiting these sorts, even this pales after a while - especially when it is your own car that is receiving the abuse. So I was looking for somewhere a little more tranquil where the members were actually "enthusiasts" and we could enjoy and be enthusiastic about cars. Well the "clue was in the title" wasn't it and it was time to see if it "did what it said on the tin." (Sorry, but I was still living on a diet of clichés from the other group.)
Well, what an oasis of joy! There I was, scrolling through pages of posts of lovely British cars and no one trolling. Dare I? I did dare. I posted a pic of my car with a thanks for letting me join and I didn't get abused. In fact, I was welcomed and complimented.
I did have a bit of a slip up on my first comment on another post. It was a "which do you prefer Mk1, 2 or 3 Capri?" post. Well as I'd had a poster of the 2.8i mk3 on my bedroom wall as a kid, I'd posted it in "the other group" and been roundly abused and called all sorts of a fool because it was German. Well seeing this post here, I innocently enquired if "the mk3 was allowed? Isn't it German?" To which Gar commented "oh no! let's not do this again!" Well I didn't know what he meant so as I hadn't chosen, my next comment was, "I'll have the German one."
Well imagine my horror when I returned to the thread to find my comments removed and an admonishment from Captain Sweeney himself saying "Mike Peake. You were warned!" I found out later that earlier that week, just before I joined, there had been a bit of a bad tempered discussion about what is and isn't British.
It subsequently turned out that this group applied a "simple common sense" approach to questions of this sort, which I rather liked. Well I apologised profusely, promised Lemon Drizzle cake (It hadn't won an award yet) and promised to behave myself. I was allowed to stay but the experience has left me slightly scarred.
(I'd just like to state for the record that I have no recollection of this exchange but since it resulted in cakey, who am I to argue? - Paul S)
I spent the next couple of months enjoying my time on Facebook much more than I used to, posting pictures and annoying Zebidee by pointing out the Heralds in every street scene picture posted. (It is almost guaranteed that there will be a Herald in every street scene photo or film taken in Britain between 1960 and 1980. It's true, go and look.) Yes, this was the origin of "Oh look!"
In January 2016, Inspired by BL Dan Bysouth, I started what I thought would a short run of blogs detailing my trials and tribulations and joys of classic ownership. (Here we are on my 74th blog and 94,000+ words written. Sorry about that, but thanks for putting up with me for far longer than I ever expected.)
So, despite a rocky start I must have been doing something to get noticed in a good way as in March 2016 I was invited to help Admin the group and I was honoured to accept. (It was the cake, you fool! - Paul S)
I have to say, it wasn't what I expected. There was no vast salary or corner penthouse office to come with the post. Apparently, the love of a well done job is payment enough, and I guess it is because here I am 2 years later.
The 1st task that the new guy is given is vetting member requests, which to be honest isn't as much fun as I thought it would be. The thrill of nosing through peoples profiles soon wears off as most of you are pretty dull on the whole especially when you are wading through hundreds a month when we were growing at our fastest. However, there were one or two memorable exceptions.
"Wilma Sussies" was one such memorable potential member. His profile was full of adverts for women's clothes in male cut and sizes but nothing that suggested any interest in cars. Whilst I have absolutely nothing against cross dressers in any way, I felt that he would only be joining our group to promote his business. His profile picture was rather "Racy" for our sensitive members too (and also how I know Wilma was a "he"). Wilma was confined to the Lift Shaft of Doom without passing Go and without collecting 200 cakes.
You may be interested to know that we currently have 3830 permanently residing in our LSoD many of whom have been sent there directly as a result of our vetting procedures. Of the rest, surprisingly, most are sent there not for transgressing our rules, but for arguing with Admin or throwing all their teddies out of the pram after we have reminded them of the rules and pointed out how their most recent post broke them.
Some of the levels of vitriol and hate shown can be rather surprising and doesn't always end when the individual is cast down. It is not unknown for the arguments to continue over private messenger. Accusations of Nazism, aspersions on parentage and even death threats are not uncommon - and you should see what they send back to us too. You wouldn't believe it!
Usually, a casting down the lift shaft of doom is a quietly done affair. However, if the transgression is serious or there has been a spate of lawlessness, we may make an announcement in the group as we have noticed that our members do love a good public hanging and it serves as a reminder and deterrent and results in quieter evenings all round for us Admins.
Of course it isn't all fighting and conflict. I've had some great opportunities to represent our group at some of the most prestigious events at the NEC. The recent "panel show" was definitely an experience. Of course there has also been the onerous Awards dinners which are the most difficult to bear but I've taken it for the team and will do so again if required.
I do love these 2 groups though and I am extremely proud to be a part of them. Knowing that, under the expert guidance of our Skipper Paul Sweeney, I am part of the team that has made this a safe place to enjoy our hobby with proper enthusiasts gives me a real sense of achievement. In addition, watching us all grow the group to the point where we are taken seriously and mixing with the big boys of the industry is an honour and a pleasure.
Best of all though are the friends I have made here and transferred to real life. People I didn't know 3 years ago, I now consider some of my best friends and make interacting in the group so much fun and our real life meets the very best car events I have ever attended. They really are like family gatherings. (even down to Grandad getting a bit frisky after half a pint and that weird Uncle everyone is slightly wary of.)
So as it's that time of year again, I'd like to say thank you to our great and illustrious leader, Captain Paul Sweeney for his vision and determination in steering our good ships in the right direction and the fantastic job he does in designing and running our website. I'd also like to thank our founder, John Simpson for laying down the keels, our ever enthusiastic events and merchandise coordinator Gar Cole for a great job done and the rest of my fellow deck hands Zebidee Habib, Steve Favill, Edwin Feenstra and Andrew Tanner for stoically bailing the bilge.
Most of all though a huge thanks to all our members for all your contributions and making this such a great place to be.(except Mr Stock. He's very rude to me.)
Well slushy bit over. Normal service will be resumed soon as my metering needle has just turned up.
Have a very merry Christmas, Saturnalia, Yule, Huneker, Ede or whatever you are celebrating and a very happy new year.
Fatbloke and Poppy.
by Alan Warwick
It was my Dad, Fred, advising me to go into cars rather than motorbikes because the opportunities would be greater after finishing training. Dad tried to get me an apprenticeship at the Metropolitan Police in Hendon as well as Henley's, the famous Jaguar dealer at Henley's Corner on London's North Circular Road but neither organisation were able to take me. The Tottenham Youth Employment person knew Leslie Durdin, Managing Director of Capital Motors, Hornsey, a Vauxhall, Bedford ( trucks & vans ) and Scammell ( trucks and trailers) dealer.
I was interviewed by Mr Leslie Durdin and started my indentured apprenticeship in September 1965, having gained GCE 'O' levels in Maths, French , English Language, Physics and Technical Drawing at Tottenham County School, most of these 'O' levels coming in useful in my career.
Day one, 6th September 1965, was strange as they didn't seem to be expecting me and didn't know what to do with me so I was sent to work alongside a man in the Engine Shop rebuilding large truck engines, I remember fitting big end bearings.
Next day they seemed to have decided that I should be trained in the 'Stores' which was the motor trade expression for 'Parts department'. I was trained in using big, thick books to identify the part numbers for vehicle components and then finding and issuing the parts as well as helping unloading stock order deliveries and many menial jobs - being the youngest. I remember asking if we had Fire Alarm drill and was told 'you're not at school now, sonny' , how times change.
During the lunch times and whenever possible, I spent time in the workshop looking at the cars, vans and trucks and discovering more about the technical side of them, one colleague was Brian Stevens a former schoolfriend who taught me a great deal.
After several months in the stores, I went to the management and asked if they'd forgotten about me and they relocated me 'out' into the workshop. The first placement was a six months with the Electrician - Dick Marchant - from whom I gained good experience and several catch phrases including 'use your 'ead, save your 'ands' , which was good advice. I learned a great deal about workshop practice and vehicle electrics as well as going out on breakdowns which was always an adventure. One of my favourite jobs was fitting radios as that gave me the opportunity to listen to pop songs broadcast by the many 'Pirate' stations to the London area.
After the six months working alongside Dick, having started my tool purchasing, I was then placed with Fred Leif, the heavy commercial mechanic specialising in Diesel engines. I was NOT looking forward to that, away from cars, getting really oily and Fred was so OLD! Looking back, he was probably in his late fifties and chock-full of vehicle experience which he generously shared with me. Also, he always wore a tie, no health & safety, then!
Fred rarely referred to the manuals - he just knew what to do. We regularly removed Bedford TK truck engines, having first to disconnect the wiring etc and lifting the cab entirely off the vehicle, we didn't have a crane - just a couple of scaffold poles and several strong mechanic helpers! Fred dismantled the engine, throwing all the small parts, nuts and bolts into a large tray and then reassembled it, sometimes days later after waiting for parts, and knew where everything went-without any bits left over.
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As an Indentured Apprentice, my Dad had signed a contract for me to complete the apprenticeship including my attendance at technical college on a "day release and evening" basis. The company paid for my training, probably with government grant assistance, and I had one day away from work ( on full pay ) to learn how to become a mechanic. I also had to return in the evening for other classes.
I quickly became best friends with two Peters, Cody and Lawson or Pete with a beard and Pete without a beard to family and friends. We used to take it in turns for our mums to give us dinner before returning for the evening, so we were friends with their families, too.
Initially we were in the "mechanics" stream but we soon were put in the higher grade of "technicians", I passed Motor Vehicle Mechanics, City & Guilds examinations, with distinction and Technicians with credit as well as being presented with "Technician of the Year" award from The Institute of Road Transport Engineers in 1970. I went on to complete an additional 5th year for the management training involved to join the Institute of the Motor Industry (I.M.I. ) as an Associate Member in 1971. Subsequently, I became a Full member of the I.M.I
( Alan Warwick M.I.M.I. on my business cards )
During my time with Fred I was given one of my 'initiations' to the Motor Trade, new de-greasing tanks had been delivered but (fortunately for me) not yet filled with a paraffin-like fluid. Several of my workmates grabbed hold of me and put me in a tank, closed the lid, sat on it and banged the side with hammers - could this have affected my hearing, subsequently?
Another time, I was put into a tube of 'mutton cloth' or stockinette which was used to polish cars, then pushed in a wheelbarrow and deposited outside the Managing Director's office. One of the other apprentices was similarly mutton-clothed, put on a 6 foot canteen table and carried across Tottenham Lane outside and placed on the pavement. A passing lady told him "they're going to leave you here"
Because Fred had so many years experience, we got sent on a lot of breakdowns. Once we were repairing a Bedford TK truck on the M1 which involved getting inside hatches at the side of the cab, whilst under there Fred told me not to step back and admire my work - 'elf 'n' safety!
On another occasion, we were on the Southend Arterial Road stopped at traffic lights in our Breakdown Land Rover - now remember there's not much Fred didn't know about trucks - a lorry driver shouted over 'do you know anything about trucks?' Fred replied 'a bit, what's your trouble?' He had run out of diesel and wanted it bleeding having put more in but it wouldn't go because it had an air-lock in the fuel system. Even I could have bled it, never mind guru Fred. We got him going in minutes and got some 'beer money' which we used for non-alcoholic refreshments.
I ought to move on from Fred, now, as there were many other stories because I held him in high esteem. I think it was during this period that I bought my big socket set which I still have. It was about £20, and bearing in mind my weekly wages were around £6 10 shillings, the company bought the tools and deducted money weekly from our wages until they were paid for. Another deduction was the cost of overall cleaning which I remember REALLY resenting - they were essential for all workshop staff so WHY should we pay towards a company overhead!
After Fred and heavy truck experience, they put me with Goodwin Boodagee who came from an island off Africa, called Mauritius It just seemed from another planet to a boy from Tottenham. Boogy ( as he was known) was highly skilled on cars, getting all the complicated jobs including automatic transmissions ( gearboxes ) which we dismantled and had to wait a couple of weeks for parts to come from DETROIT, Michigan, USA! Remembering how to put this 3D jigsaw back together again was quite a feat, the owners patiently awaiting our efforts.
About the time I worked with Boogy, the overhead camshaft Vauxhall "slant 4" engine was introduced which was very advanced for its time but suffered from oil leaks which involved engine dismantling to put right. I appeared to be quite good at this job which required patience and attention to detail so Boogy left me to work on my own whilst he carried out other jobs which earned him bonus.
Ah! Bonus. This is how it worked and probably accounts for why we got a bad name as motor mechanics. ( I much prefer the word 'technician' which is used in the 21st century, I usually refer to myself as a 'motor engineer' ). Each 'job' carried a manufacturer's ' standard time' , say an hour to complete the job. If a mechanic amassed, say, 60 hours worth of tasks in a 40 hour week, then he was paid an extra 20 hours at the bonus rate. I never earned much bonus, partly because I wasn't very fast and partly because I would rather do the more interesting jobs that took longer than standard time. The best bonus jobs were routine servicing partly because you did them so regularly and got fast at them and partly because the apprentices could do them leaving mechanics free to do other, more complex jobs knowing that the apprentice was earning the bonus. Unofficially, the apprentices were given cash by the mechanics if they had earned well that week.
It was about this time that Vauxhall Dealers were involved with converting ordinary HB Vivas to Brabham Vivas by adding an extra carburettor, special exhaust system, other customer requirements and stripes across the bonnet and down the front wings sides. I enjoyed carrying these out as they were the sporty side of the job before the two litre Viva GT was released by the factory.
After Boogy I worked for Brian Inns for a short while carrying out general car repairs and servicing. Brian was three or four years older than me and quite a good mechanic as well as keeping me in line with my attitude and thinking both towards the job and socially. One memorable occurrence was the time he let me carry out the engine tune, spark plugs, contact breaker points, air filter and carburettor settings while he overhauled the brakes on a Victor 101.
He told me to let it back onto the floor and take it out into the yard, as I reversed (not slowly) across the 'shop, the brake pedal went straight to the floor and BOINNNNGG! I hit an iron support holding up the mezzanine floor. After replacing brake pads, the first press of the pedal brings them against the brake disc and the next press they start working - a lesson for my lifetime in cars. I can't remember if I was in trouble or whether Brian was because he ought to have pumped the brake pedal before letting the car onto the floor, I probably ought to have checked anyway.
Every now and then during apprenticeships we boys were used in the Cost Office where the charges for each job were worked out and the mechanics' bonus calculated. I think this was when other staff were on holiday or times of staff vacancies. I was also drafted into Service Reception occasionally, which was my first experience of dealing with customers and I found that this was something I liked.
After working with Brian I was experienced enough to work 'on my own' as it was termed, and I had passed out as an apprentice with the Managing Director noting on my "papers" …..an excellent student... deserves every success in his future career…... After a few months my friend Alan Potifer had left the company to move to Kent where housing was cheaper as he'd got married.
Alan had been one of three Service Receptionists and, as I'd had experience working in Reception, I approached the Service Manager and asked if I could have Alan's job - and I got it! One of the other service receptionists was called "Bill Bodger" - yes, really! Would you leave your car with Bill Bodger for service and repair?
The vehicles I had regularly worked on were Viva HA & HB Models, Victors ( FB & FC )
Cresta PA to PC ( including Viscount ) Bedford trucks, mainly TK, lots of Bedford CA vans and Scammell three wheel mini-tractor units which had to be split in half to replace clutches. Also I had to dismantle crashed cars prior to the paintshop doing their bit and then "fitting up" with grilles, bumpers and pieces of trim after painting.
by Callum Tooey
It's early November and my boss has just said I needed to book and take my leave before the end of the year, no need to tell me twice, I took a week in the middle of November and a few sporadic days here and there.
My younger brother found himself with nothing to do so I invited him to come and stay with me and avoid frustrations by working on my car, to my amazement this emotional manipulation worked and he was happy to come!
I told him about how work on Nutmeg had stalled due to the previous fuel issue and he asked to take a look, I figured why not and demonstrated the fact she would start on full choke only and die immediately when you tried to drive. Annoyingly he guessed this was to do with the choke not turning off correctly so after some cleaning with carb cleaner and lubricating the choke cable we had her started, running, and most importantly, driving again. Words cannot express how annoyed I was.
Still, with a car now able to be driven in and out of the garage we pulled her out into the daylight so I could show the extent of the work that was still required. My forever-optimistic brother declared that we WOULD have her on the road before my wedding in the new year (May 2019) and he was going to help me to fix her up before then.
We decided to work on mainly cosmetic items to begin with, under the bonnet was rusty and a previous owner had ripped out the headlining and rusted the roof for a 'rat look'. If this was going to be a wedding car it had to at least look presentable.
Our first task was treating the surface rust under the bonnet, I'd already ripped out most of the horrible 'shaggy carpet' insulation that was stuck to the underside just waiting for a spark to turn Nutmeg into a rolling shell but there was still bits left to do, and I wanted a good finish, so after covering the engine bay with a sheet we worked on cleaning off any remnants which took most of the day, but we got to work coating the bonnet underside with Aquasteel, this was a bigger job than it looked as there are various nooks and crannies that rust had seeped into and we wanted to make it as clean as possible.
We worked until it got too dark before retiring and letting the treatment cure.
The next morning we masked up and sprayed it black making sure to spray the bonnet hook for good measure.
Weather took a turn so we couldn't get much done for a couple of days, so during the next bout of much-needed dry weather we pulled her back out of the garage with the intention of sorting out the rather poorly operating brakes which do work but the pedal is pretty much to the floor. We took off a front wheel and checked the drums, and promptly scratched our heads.
Now my experience of drum brakes were that there was a dust cover which you remove, turn a cog with two screwdrivers and this brings the shoes closer to the drum but that wasn't the case with Nutmeg, after checking the manual we discovered we needed a tool for the adjuster screw which unfortunately, I didn't have in my tool kits. We put the wheel back on and I ordered new brake shoes and the tool to adjust them and we backed her into the garage as the weather looked to be turning.
We decided to use this time instead to make a start on the inner roof, using the rest of the Aquasteel (Don't worry, I've purchased more of it off eBay!) With enough for one coat we used it until the brushes went dry and then retired to let it cure.
We inspected it a few days later and decided it needed another coat but overall were quite happy with the result.
During this time the mesh I had ordered arrived which I was using to make a custom grill, having had no luck attempting to source a complete OEM unit. I'd ordered two boxes but quickly determined I would only require one, the mesh is black aluminium and a good thickness to be lightweight but strong and pliable.
We tested it in the gap left by the missing grill and it fitted almost perfectly, it even matched up to several holes in the body that could be used to affix it to the car.
By this point it was nearing the end of the week and I needed to take my brother back home so I left Nutmeg until a few weeks later when I had a couple more days off work. I used the time to finish off rust treating the roof, sprayed the inner roof black and attached the grill to the car.
I noticed my rear view mirror was looking rather shabby and I knew I had some silver paint I had mistakenly bought instead of black, with poor weather I made the decision to do this in the garage and used Nutmeg's bonnet as a work surface, covering her with a thick sheet to protect her...
I decided to spray the mirror with Zinc Galvanised paint as a primer before giving it a silver overcoat. This appeared to work a treat and by the following morning I had a shiny new-looking rear view mirror, I even gave the screws the same treatment so that they didn't ruin the aesthetics. I refitted the mirror without issue and admired it through the windscreen, with the sun now sparking off the stainless windscreen wipers I removed the sheet and DISASTER!
The silver paint had pooled on the sheet and seeped through onto the white paintwork underneath, square in the middle of my bonnet was a stubborn fist-sized patch of silver paint.. I pulled at my hair in desperation and anxiously picked at it but it was not coming off..
I was at a loss at what to do so I grabbed my cleaning products and got to work, a cleaner and a microfibre towel took off some remnants but the main patch remained there as stubbornly shining in the late afternoon sunshine, taunting me.
It was at this moment that my missus arrived back from their day out with the kids, she came to greet me and gave me her helpful insight "There's silver paint on there, can't you get it off?" grinding my teeth but refusing to admit defeat I told one of my kids to bring me a kitchen sponge and went to raid the metal racks at the corner of my garage. The previous homeowner had helpfully left tins of all sorts of chemicals and cleaners for general household jobs. I needed something abrasive but not strong enough to ruin my paint... and then I saw my saviour.. SUGAR SOAP.
I tested a small area and with no ill effects to the paintwork or finish I doused it and started rubbing in circles with the microfibre, small flecks of silver came off, I continued until one of my kids returned with the sponge so I tested the scourer side and this made short work of the remaining silver paint.
I wiped the sweat from my brow... Crisis averted!
To be continued...
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Naturally this is just the lead-in, the prélude if you will, to the Cannon Group musical that everyone's just been dying for you to review!
I speak, of course, of Lambada: The Forbidden Dance. Or does that not count as Cannon Group, since only Golan worked on it? But…come on, it has Sid Haig as a crazy witch doctor!
I kinda like how the clearly coded gay character dances in a sensual but fun way with the leading lady. You could read some "no homo" vibes from it, but I also like the idea of sensuality being genderless. It's physical connection and communication that isn't completely based in sexuality.
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Colors' Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka brings an emotional justification on the subject like an extra-marital affair. The show premiered on 4th June at 10 p.m. The story revolves around two married couples, Mauli-Kunal and Nandini-Rajdeep. Their lives, worlds and times are different. Mauli and Kunal represent the really happy couple in love, while Nandini and Rajdeep portray their suffering in a loveless marriage. The show brings emotional aspects in highlight.
The relationships get more complicated when Nandini falls in love with Kunal. She doesn't wish to break her best friend Mauli's perfect family. Even then, Nandini's emotions seem justified when she goes ahead to have a relationship with Kunal. Kunal acts as her savior when she faces tortures by Rajdeep. The trio's modern day relationship and equations invite more complexities. Different circumstances bring various twists in their lives.
Main Characters:
Nandini is a sweet, simple and caring person. She is married to Rajdeep Thakur. She is ready to do anything for him. She is often submissive when it comes to follow his instructions. She faces a tough time just to save her relationship. She doesn't want her marriage to break. Nandini bears all the tortures by Rajdeep to make her relationship work out. She obeys him unwillingly. Nandini isn't in search of true love, but happens to understand true selfless love when she meets Kunal. She takes up the life's challenges and fights for her love.
Rajdeep is a money-minded, dominating, harsh, disrespectful and selfish man. He treats his wife Nandini badly and shows his insensitivity towards her. He is a control freak. He doesn't respect Nandini, their love and relation. Rajdeep just cares for money. He is from a small guy. He haven't seen money before. He just wants more luxuries and richness in his life. Nandini is just a medium of success for him. He keeps dominating Nandini, leaving no personal life for her. Rajdeep defines a totally bad husband.
Kunal is a charming, good-hearted, sensitive, sincere and loving guy. He is an ideal man. He is Mauli's husband. He is everything Mauli could wish her. He is a good friend for his wife. He is a doctor by profession. He believes in having equality and freedom of thinking in the relationship, along with love, trust and respect. He feels lonely when Mauli rushes for the medical emergencies, but understands her work schedules. He is a supportive husband. Kunal loves Mauli a lot. He is a gem at heart. He helps people around. He can't see Mauli upset. He is very romantic at heart. He keeps on surprising his wife. Mauli means a lot to him.
Mauli is a loving, independent, strong, determined and practical girl. She feels lucky to have a husband like Kunal. She is also a doctor and works in the same hospital as Kunal. She worries that her work commitments can upset Kunal some times. She is very much dedicated. She believes in hard work and aiming at the goals she has set for life. She is a huge moral support for Kunal. Her presence gives him strength. She doesn't accept any wrong happening with her or anyone else around her. Mauli knows to take a stand against injustice and tortures. Mauli supports Nandini on knowing about her sufferings. Mauli is clean-hearted and a caring friend.
Shakti Arora as Dr Kunal Malhotra
Drashti Dhami as Nandini Rajdeep Thakur
Aditi Sharma as Dr Mauli Malhotra
Abhinav Shukla as Rajdeep Thakur
Neena Cheema as Didda
Priya Shinde as Prerna
Raj Singh as Jai
Prachi Thakkar as Sweety
Avdeep Sidhu as Nilesh
Sarita Joshi as Subandra
Story So Far:
Mauli and Kunal's happiness in their love-filled relationship is seen. They romance, laugh, cheer up each other as the perfect husband and wife. They express love for each other. Mauli gets an emergency call from the hospital and rushes. She returns home and finds his romantic surprise. She gets pleased with his gesture. She apologizes to Kunal for ruining his efforts. She promises to make up for it. Mauli gets wishes from family for Kunal and her marriage anniversary. Kunal and Mauli playfully tease each other. She asks him for the gift. He surprises her with a tattoo of her name. She gets moved by his amazing gift. Kunal asks her about her friend Nandini. She prefers not to talk about her, though she misses her deeply. She cries as she has lost Nandini forever. Kunal consoles her. They reach the venue to celebrate their marriage anniversary.
Kunal and Mauli celebrate their anniversary with everyone. Another party is going on at the same place. Everyone talks about a businessman Rajdeep Thakur celebrating his wife's birthday. Nandini misses her childhood friend Mauli. Mauli talks about Nandini to Kunal. Rajdeep forces Nandini to dine with his investors and keep his dignity. He doesn't want her to get disgrace for him. He hurts Nandini publicly. Kunal observes Rajdeep's abusing side. He gets to see Nandini. The birthday cake gets distributed. Mauli thinks of wishing the person, but misses to see Nandini. Rajdeep's investor tries to hug Nandini and wishes her.
Nandini resists and gets back. Rajdeep gets tempered and slaps her in front of everyone. She falls in front of Kunal's car and rushes after Rajdeep. Kunal happens to witness her problem. He picks up Nandini's bracelet. Mauli identifies the bracelet as she had gifted it to Nandini. Mauli attempts to meet Nandini, but fails because of Rajdeep's intervention. Mauli and Kunal work at the same hospital and share the day happenings. Kunal finds Mauli a big strength for him and feels lucky.
Our Take:
The show has a strong concept which brings an intense love story of Kunal and Nandini. They fall in love irrespective of their marital status, relationships and love commitments. The show's tagline justifies such emotions going out of boundaries, since one's emotions can't be judged by the other person. There have been many shows on extra-marital affairs. This show in particular brings a take on the emotional journey of two individuals, their dilemmas and their inner desires to break their bounds and have a bond of mutual admiration and love. The characters are well-defined, not too complex. Viewers will be able to relate to Kunal and Mauli by watching their cute love story.
But, Nandini and Rajdeep's bad relationship is more relatable. The fiction brings natural take on modern-day relationships, where there are many underlying problems but none are spoken out. Destiny would sketch the true love between Kunal and Nandini. The story will connect with the viewers. Nandini's character is shown as vulnerable initially. She is seen struggling in a loveless marriage. Her transformation into a cheerful and confident person will be seen. Relationships are too fragile and are based on mutual trust. The show takes the viewers through a journey that begins post marriage phase, how the couples face complexities by their conflicting desires. Emotions aren't driven completely by one single desire, but just a single intense moment change a person's life.
Many odd situations makes a person realize what's missing out in life. Nandini faces such a time when she meets Kunal and finds an ideal mate in him. Her emotions get driven by the unavoidable circumstances. She doesn't intend to break her friend's marriage. Even Kunal's dilemma over getting unfaithful towards his wife will be seen. He won't be happy or easy to have a relationship with Nandini. His relationship with Nandini would be much different. He would stay faithful towards Mauli and still serve as strength to Nandini. From cast, costumes, sets to visuals, everything is wisely apt. The concept is the main highlight. The direction is wonderful. Its tough to redefine a relationship between a man and a woman out of their wed-locks in the best sincere way on the basis of their emotions. Its something really interesting to watch.
Silsila brings a modern love story, which would engage the viewers with its intriguing factor. It will put a light on the relationships that go through such complicated situations of infidelity. Its such a tangled love triangle presented in a sensible way, defining the rights and wrongs.
Our Rating:
3.5 out of 5
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