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EDITORIAL Hello all, On a cloudless day two summers ago, I went for a walk at Shakespeare, a predator-fenced regional park right out at the end of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. After 20 or so minutes walking through native bush, the track leads through paddocks of grazing sheep and ends up at a lookout which overlooks the Hauraki Gulf. It’s a fairly decent vista (well… for Auckland…) and on a clear day, you get a great view of Rangitoto and Auckland City. On this particular day however, I noticed something different about Auckland, something that knocked me for six; the city was brown.

Having spent a bit of time in China and Hong Kong, I recognised the brown haze right away.

Pollution. Smog. It looked so ominous, so alien, that I couldn’t believe what my eyes and brain were telling me. Not Auckland! Surely not… I thought New Zealand had clean air!? Perhaps I was living in a naïve bubble, but the day I saw thick smog shrouding the skyscrapers shook me awake to the fact New Zealand needs serious help.

As you should all be well aware, last week National was voted into parliament to govern New Zealand. As a proud Green voter, this made me rather sad.

You see, my number one priority on Election Day is the environment; our air, water, animals and emissions. It astounds me that in this day and age, with the information we have access to, this is not the number one priority of every Party.

Here we stand on the brink of an environmental catastrophe so massive, it is no embellishment to say the human race is facing mass extinction.

The world we live in today is not the world we were born into. Should we have kids, by the time they are at university, the world will be exponentially worse off. It is a threat so urgent, we should have acted yesterday.

Therefore, whichever Party boasts the greenest policies will likely gain my favour. A strong economy is pointless if the environment must suffer in order to achieve it, the same way having billions of dollars will do you no good if you have terminal cancer. What good is a fistful of dollars if the air we breathe and the water we drink is poison? What’s fantastic, however, is there is a way to achieve both; a good economy, and a clean environment. Great, so that’s what we are doing, right?

I read yesterday the European Commission “has agreed to cut emissions by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030.” The Green Party asked National in January what New Zealand’s emissions target is for 2030, but they diplomatically refused to reveal a figure. Why? Because our country’s emissions are projected to increase by 50 per cent in the next 10 years under National’s current policies.

I do hope this allows us to achieve a more stable economy.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Bill English was asked how he will act to reduce the impacts of climate change. His response blows my mind.

What we face today is the same battle, but this time around, the threat is much greater. Climate change is not a non-issue. It is not a myth. It is not something we can brush under the carpet for our children’s children to deal with. We will have to deal with the effects of climate change in our lifetime. Yet, sadly, I believe naysayers will still deny it even as they enjoy their newly beachfront homes.

Last week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke brilliantly before the UN, urging change. Below are a few paragraphs from his speech, but I urge you to listen to it in full. There has never been a greater need to act.

“My Friends, this body - perhaps more than any other gathering in human history - now faces that difficult task. You can make history...or be vilified by it.

To be clear, this is not about just telling people to change their light bulbs or to buy a hybrid car.

This disaster has grown beyond the choices that individuals make. This is now about our industries, and governments around the world taking decisive, large-scale action.

I am not a scientist, but I don't need to be.

Because the world’s scientific community has spoken, and they have given us our prognosis, if we do not act together, we will surely perish.

Now is our moment for action.”

And if Leo says so, it must be true.

“It’s a non-issue because there are more pressing concerns”.

Such as what, Bill? Are your testicles trapped in a vice? To hear an apparently educated man declaring climate change to be a “non-issue” is just unbelievable.

When New Zealand stood up against nuclear energy, we made a mark on this world. United, we said no way.

While the problem feels insurmountable, there is still time to improve the future. Write a letter to your local MP, sign petitions, march, protest, keep the government accountable, support green initiatives, educate yourselves, and in everything you do, consider its cost to our good mother, Earth.

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I’m not a sports person. Sure, I can find enjoyment in sports.

I’ll watch a game if it’s on and involves a rugby ball, football, or hockey puck, but that’s about as ‘Go Sports!’ as I get. And while I always enjoyed gym class in school, I was most definitely never a star. I could jump high, run for a long time, and occasionally volley a ball, but that never scored me more than a B- when it came to an overall grade. Thank goodness for participation marks. Despite my willingness to try and play sports, I never have been, and never will be the first person (or even twentieth person) picked to be on a team. I’m uncoordinated, clumsy, and see rules more as flexible suggestions… Enthusiasm really only gets you so far when it comes to team games. And it’s for this reason that I rarely take part in mainstream sports. Over the years I’ve learned to placate my incessant desire to play sports that get the old heart rate going, without requiring any athletic ability. And I’ve managed to do so without sacrificing any of the sporty fun factors. I guess I’m a bit of a self-acclaimed athletic pastime hipster. And I know I’m not the only one out there who needs alty means of sport recreation, so that’s why I’ve compiled a list of my favourite replacements.

Full Contact… Well… Anything I’ve had some pretty bloody good times over the years (emphasis on ‘bloody’) with this particular sporting twist.

Play a game that doesn’t usually involve full contact, and put a spin on it so tackling becomes the main priority of the match. As soon as you throw this semi-violent and potentially tear-inducing ‘rule’ into the mix, pretty much all other rules fly out the window…so this is particularly good if your grasp on technique, strategy, or general ‘how-to’ of the game is a bit foggy. I can personally recommend full contact soccer, basketball, and badminton. If you’re less of a generic ‘sporty’ person, try full contact tag, hide and seek, or Pictionary.

Sneak My uncle invented this one back when I was nine or ten, and I’ve been playing it at birthday parties, Christmas gatherings, and tipsy house parties ever since. It’s basically a huge game of hide and seek but with the addition of a vehicle, and the use of strangers’ properties. What you need to do is find a neighbourhood (at night…this ain’t no broad daylight game) that has a few roads that connect to make a vague circle/square…basically a path that a vehicle can drive around and around on without having to stop to turn around. Crescents plus main roads, or ‘blocks’ usually work best. Gather a group of at least six people and decide on one person to drive the car. Mark a starting point and an end point in the designated driving path.

For example, if you’re using a crescent, the start should be one end of the crescent, and the finishing point should be the other end. Send the driver off to do a lap and give the ‘hiders’ a head start. The object of the game is for the hiders to get from the start to the finish without being spotted by the driver. They may hide in the yards, bushes, rubbish bins, etc. that lie between the start and end point so long as they go unseen. The driver may not leave the car, but they may turn off their lights to be sneaky as, they may unroll their windows, they may lap the neighbourhood at whatever pace they choose, and they are permitted to shine a flashlight if they think they see a hider. If the driver calls out the hider’s name, they must join them in the vehicle, and help seek until all hiders are found, or until at least one has reached the end point. My personal strategies have included hiding in trees, setting off car alarms to create a distraction, and throwing hiders smaller than myself into the line of vision of the driver. Anything goes.

Cup Wars For this game you’ll need a wide open space, either outside in nice weather or in a large empty room. You’ll also need, like…all the plastic cups. My favourite cups to use are those red American house party beer cups, but I realize those are a bit trickier to find in this country, so any plastic cups will do. Each person is given enough cups to stack into a wall or ‘fortress.’ All of the players are given five minutes to build the best fortress they can build, (note: all fortresses must be built in the same room, a circle formation is best). Each player is then given half a bag of mini marshmallows. After a ten second countdown, the players begin hurling the marshmallows at their competitors’ fortresses in a desperate attempt to knock them to the ground. After five minutes of destruction, the cups are counted, and the person with the most ‘un-knocked-over’ cups wins. Repeat this process as many times as you fancy.

You can keep score, add marshmallow guns, or combine players (and materials) and play in teams to amp up the epicness of your cup forts.

Sleeping Bag Wrestling Unlike what boys in books, movies, and occasionally real life think, only a small percentage of girls have actual pyjama-boy talk-hair and makeup-chick flick sleepovers.

The majority of us throw on sweatpants and one of our brother’s oversized shirts, do a quick recon to see if there’s any notable boy news, then we eat too much pizza, do some Facebook stalking of the girl who takes too many duck face selfies, and finally gather our sleeping bags and prepare for battle. Most of you have probably had some fun with sleeping bag wrestling in your time. If you haven’t, shame on you. All you need to do, is zip up the sleeping bag, put it over your head so your feet stick out the bottom (like you’ve got some kind of oversized potato sack over your head and body), and then enter the ring of terror. Get the other girls (or boys) to form a circle around the two (or three, if you’re brave) selected wrestlers, and countdown. If you’re pinned down for more than five seconds, you don’t get to move on to the next round, but you do get to join the cheering crowd. I don’t recommend pairing up for this one…two people in one sleeping bag might seem like a great idea for snuggles, but when you’re wrestling, it can result in some pretty nasty head collisions.

Last Man Floating This is a fantastic game if you have a pool handy. And I do mean pool; this game cannot be substituted in an ocean or lake because of the vast amounts of litter that will potentially be currented away before you have a chance to clean up. Get some yarn, get some balloons, get some fun-loving friends, and start the game off with some arts and crafts bonding time together. You’re going to need to blow up the balloons, tie three of them to a single strand of yarn and then repeat the process multiple times. Each player needs four strings of balloons, equalling twelve balloons each. Tie one balloon string to each player’s wrists and ankles and then get into the water. You should all be floating awkwardly. Head off to the extreme edges of the pool and have someone countdown. When the marking gun goes off, it’s every man for himself. Swim to the middle of the pool and pop as many opponents’ balloons as you can, while simultaneously trying to guard your own. The last person floating wins. I wouldn’t recommend playing this in public pools, unless you manage to get everyone involved for one massively legendary game.

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WALKING Cliché, EH

by Laurien Barks Over the two week break, I was stuck in some pretty intense drama rehearsals. All day, every day, with the goal being to put on a full scale production in two and a half weeks. That’s a pretty intense goal for professionals let alone a drama class full of 20 something students. But because it was an assessment, we were forced to try and accomplish it anyway.

When you’re with the same people for 70-80 hours a week, most of which you’re not needed on stage for, you really need to get creative with how you kill the time. We all took inadvertent turns in the ‘entertainment’ duties. We had impromptu dance parties, told scary stories, and ate cookies (like a massive slumber party for a bunch of sleep/caffeine deprived prisoners). When the entertainment duty was thrown in my direction in the form of the simple question, “what kind of songs did you sing in primary school in Canada?’ I realized a sing-along might be just the spoonful of sugar that this rehearsal needed in order to get down. I began to teach my classmates an old favourite:

My paddle’s keen and bright, flashing with silver Follow the wild goose flight, dip dip and swing.

Canadian clichés 1) While I can’t speak for all Canadians, I can say that in my clumsiness, I’ve bumped into many a mannequin, statue, tree, park bench, and glass door. I’ve apologized to each and every one of them.

2) I have an Aunty who was chased and scarred by a moose when she was young.

3) Most of my extended family members have beaver pelts strewn across their furniture, and moose antlers hanging on their walls.

4) I don’t eat maple syrup on everything, but I do occasionally enjoy it with ice cream, tea, cookies, bacon, eggs, chicken, pancakes, coffee, cake, porridge, peanut butter toast, crackers, French fries, pretzels, cheese toast, potato chips, and noodles.

5) I’ve had frostbite more than five times in my life.

6) I’ve had to lock myself in an outhouse because there was a bear trapping the door.

As well as: Land of the silver birch, home of the beaver Where still the mighty moose, wanders at will.

7) I’ve been kept inside the school at recess because there was a mountain lion/wolf sighting in the area.

I was about to start the second verse of the second song when I was interrupted by multiple fits of giggles and gasping cries of “are you serious?!” and “you’re joking!” I was confused for a second, but then I realized. I was singing a song that was more of a Canadian cliché than anyone could ever hope, dream, or imagine. But it was the truth. I really did grow up singing songs about canoeing, beavers, moose, wild geese, and if they would have let me continue to the second verse, they would have discovered that wigwams are also a lyrical norm. I was inspired. Inspired to walk oot of there, apologize for no good reason, and write a list of the Canadian clichés that actually harbour a lot more truth than people may realize.

8) I still find it difficult to remember that locking the door to your house is a normal and necessary thing to do.

9) I don’t like many sports, but I will put on my jersey, grab a Molson beer, and throw dill pickle flavoured potato chips all over the place when the Canada vs America ice hockey game is on.

10) I like zipping another person into my sleeping bag and cuddling because it brings up memories of the times I slept in the igloo we made in my backyard.

WHAT MAKES A MAN A MAN

By Kieran Bennett I wrote earlier in the year about my 21st birthday, arguably the day when one makes that final transition into adulthood. I wrote about how I found the whole affair (in some respects) incredibly disappointing. I didn’t experience any great flood of knowledge or sudden, heightened understanding about the universe. In terms of knowledge it was all a bit of a let-down really. But there was also another way that I was disappointed by my 21st, and not just with the lack of drunken escapades. I still didn’t know if I was an adult, I still didn’t know if I was, for want of a better term, a man.

Being an adult is, I think, one of those things that never really happens. Adults are just people who look like older children, they’re not separate things. We’re born, we age and become children and from then on we’re just kind of making it up. Sure, we may become more mature and begin to take a keen interest in the salt content of all our food, but I hardly think that anyone ever achieves some kind of adulthood nirvana of maturity and responsibility. Or maybe they do and everyone just seems like a bunch of children. That said, becoming a man, or a woman for that matter, is a little more complicated. Becoming an adult is generally defined by one’s age or life status. If you’re over 21 and maybe live away from home and have a job, then surely you’re an adult? No one really contests that so you define yourself as an adult. But becoming a man isn’t really about those things. You can be as old as you like, as successful as you like and as far away from home as physically possible and if you don’t measure up a certain set of standards, you’re not man.

Part of the problem is that the criteria is so wide ranging and, frankly, confusing. It can change from country to country and even house to house. In some African countries for example, a long held tradition is for boys to become men they must hunt and kill a lion. Equally in some families a man is a man when he leaves home, or makes his own money, or has a child, or looks a certain way, or has had sex, or a whole variety of other things.

We are products of our environment and this means that our ideas about what it means to be men are shaped by that to. But when you’re being told a bunch of different things, it can all get a bit much.

I will admit right here and now that, as a New Zealand male, I struggle with the idea of being a man. I don’t like sports, I don’t drive and I have little to no interest in drinking. I often feel as though I am less of a man, less of person, because I don’t fit this particular mould.

And certainly there are hundreds, if not thousands of sources telling me and many other guys otherwise; but really, which voice is louder?

Emphasis is given on studying the portrayal of women in the media in school. Attention is given to how women’s self-esteem is constructed, but not for men. It can be, and often is, incredibly difficult for young men when they grow up. Not only do they have to deal with how to construct and build their identities with a host of conflicting sources (much like women) but they don’t really have the same societal recognition that they’re struggling, as with women. Potentially, this is changing now, but it's still nowhere near what it should be.

But that still doesn’t really answer the question of what makes a man a man? The answer is, who really fucking cares? Who gives two shits? A man, whatever that may be, can’t define himself. It’s not one of those labels that you can thrust upon yourself and declare for yourself. It’s given, it’s bestowed. And while you may be a man in some circles, you won’t be in others. So why worry about it? It’s a sad truth that not everyone you meet will like you, and the same can be said about people considering you a man. I am sure that to some I am a man, while to others I’m still a boy. The important thing however, and this applies to both genders, is whether or not you’re a decent person. If you treat people, animals and the world with respect and don’t act like a complete cock-bag, then not only are you a man, but you’re also a pretty top notch human person.

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TPPA - NOT OUR FUTURE

By Marcus Logan John Key’s resounding success and the failure of left wing parties to draw significant support came as a shock to many once the numbers were counted on election night.

Whether we like it or not, we now face another three years under a Key-led Government, so I thought it would be beneficial to take a realistic look at what to expect from the next few years.

The most embarrassing defeat of the Labour Party in over 90 years saw them muster just over 25 per cent of votes. Equally poor was The Green Party’s result, managing 10 per cent and the Internet-Mana Party, which came through with a measly 1.2 per cent and saw Hone Harawira lose his coveted seat in parliament.

John Key rode through the election campaign on the back of his promise to sustain the status quo in New Zealand; to continue building our economy and sustaining a “stable” government. To maintain and further the policies which have been implemented over the past six years, while cutting public services expenditure and striving to balance the books and cut in to national debt.

National’s landslide victory means they have an outright majority, and are technically able to govern our country without the need for input from other parties. However, they may still choose to work with ACT, Maori and United Future.

Some of Key’s main priorities are to reform the education system; investing millions to ensure better quality of teaching and introducing a controversial charter schools program. Another one of his main priorities is to remodel the national flag, via a referendum vote.

However, one statistic probably stands out as the most shocking – roughly 700,000 enrolled voters did not end up casting their vote, meaning 77.04 per cent of those eligible took part in the election. This is slightly higher than 2011’s abysmal 74.2 per cent, which was the lowest turn-out in 120 years. The amount of non-voters raises a number of issues that pertain to the functioning of our political system, but this is a story for another day.

Mr Key’s vision to maintain the status quo means that a number of pressing social issues will also, remain the same. · The ever-increasing gap between rich and poor will remain unaddressed and inequality will no doubt continue to worsen. · Environmental damage will be ignored.

• 27 per cent of New Zealand children will remain in poverty.

These are not the only issues that our Prime Minister will attempt to sweep under the rug and out of the public’s mind. The resignation of Jason Ede brings about the second victim of Nicky Hager’s book Dirty Politics, after Judith Collins resigned in late August. There’s no doubt that Key will continue to downplay Hager’s findings and urge the spotlight away from the review being conducted of his party’s inner-workings.

The information presented by Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Glenn Greenwald at the infamous ‘Moment of Truth’ event raises further questions about the functioning of our government. Snowden and Greenwald produced evidence that indicates John Key deliberately mislead the public about the nature of the GCSB, and that New Zealand is involved in a mass surveillance program that collects metadata from all citizens using the internet and digital technologies.

Mr Key has tried to brush off these allegations, but has not produced any credible evidence that prove the material of Hager or Snowden/ Assange/Greenwald to be incorrect. In fact, these men have never been proven incorrect, ever.

The issues presented by this collective are extremely serious and in totality, they paint the picture of a government willing to use deceitful and dishonest tactics against its own citizenship. This is far from the symptoms of a healthy democracy, and these are topics that need to remain in discussion with the Prime Minister. We should not be quick to forget these findings, and now that the enigmatic Kim Dotcom is of no relevance, it should be time for our media to do their jobs properly, to focus on the real issues at hand and put the hard questions towards John Key.

THIS “TRADE AGREEMENT” IS BEING MADE BEHIND OUR BACKS AND WITHOUT OUR CONSENT. THIS IS INEXCUSABLE IN A SUPPOSED “DEMOCRACY”, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WILL AFFECT EVERY INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS ENTITY THAT OPERATES WITHIN THE NEW ZEALAND ECONOMY However, the dirty politics does not stop here – there is another incoming threat presented by the National Government. This is their intention to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, or the TPPA. The acronym TPPA has been thrown around a lot, so much in fact that many New Zealanders may not be bothered to find out more about what it actually is. The false assumption that it is a “conspiracy”, or “not as bad as it seems”, is far from the truth, it is very real, and about to come to fruition.

The only information that’s available to the public about the TPPA has come from leaked documents that indicate the “trade agreement” is something far more significant than what was initially thought. The TPPA works to reshape a large chunk of our economy in a way that benefits foreign corporations. It essentially gives these corporations more power over the economy than our own government, and introduces a range of legislation that impacts numerous sectors across New Zealand.

Some of the TPPA’s implications; · Offshore corporations are able to sue the New Zealand government for millions in damages in overseas tribunals, claiming that new laws and regulations (e.g. a ban on oil drilling, cap on electricity prices, or smoking control laws) have undermined the value of their investments. · The price of medicine will increase as pharmaceutical companies are allowed more influence over PHARMAC, and restrictions are placed on generic medicines. · Harsher copyright laws will be introduced and enforced more vigorously, further restricting internet freedom and access to information. This will in turn make it more expensive for schools, libraries and businesses and stifle potential innovation. · GMO’s will no longer need to be labelled. · Parallel importing will be banned. · Foreign banks, insurance companies and money traders will gain the ability to challenge laws that are designed to prevent financial crises. · Overseas property investors can contest initiatives that would lower property prices, such as a capital gain tax. · Our Emissions trading scheme currently in place to reduce our contribution to climate change will likely be foregone, due to overseas companies investment in New Zealand farming or industrial operations.

These are a small number of details about the TPPA, for more information read international lawyer Robert Amsterdam’s report on New Zealand’s involvement in the TPPA or Google search It’s Our Future.

In summary – we will hand over our nation’s independence, human rights, and personal freedoms to offshore corporations in return for economic development.

John Key plans to sign the TPPA on November 12th.

This “trade agreement” is being made behind our backs and without our consent. This is inexcusable in a supposed “democracy”, especially when it will affect every individual or business entity that operates within the New Zealand economy.

Politicians are civil servants - they are meant to work for the people. They do not have the authority to pass laws without our knowledge, especially ones that will impact us enormously. I understand the need for economic growth, I really do. But at what point do we say enough is enough? Once the TPPA is signed it is irrevocable, meaning future generations will grow up in a society shaped by capitalist corporations.

If you are opposed to the TPPA, then; inform your friends about it, bombard social media, write to local politicians, MPs and journalists, support the TPPA Action Group and join the International Day of Action Against the TPPA. We still have time.

The election may be over, but there is still an opportunity to raise awareness about the TPPA and do our best to put a stop to it. If everybody is able to find out the dirty details, there is hope.

Knowledge is power, we can do this.

The TPPA is an agreement between 11 Asia-Pacific countries and the United States that has been presented as nothing more than a “trade deal” by the governments involved. Details of the agreement have been kept top secret and negotiations have only occurred behind closed doors.

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by Charan Mohanakrishnan

South Indian Lamb Curry Ingredients 100ml of cooking oil 3 to 4 pods of cloves 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds ½ tablespoon of fennel seeds 1 ½ tablespoons of coriander powder 1 tablespoon of chilli powder (variable according to taste) 1 ½ tablespoons of turmeric powder 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 10 curry leaves ½ kg of lamb or goat (recommended shoulder lamb cut into bite-size pieces) 2 medium onions (finely chopped) 2 large tomatoes (finely Chopped) ½ bunch of coriander leaves Add salt to taste Procedure Boiling the meat until tender: 1. Put the washed meat into a pressure or slow cooker.

2. Add ½ tablespoon of turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste.

3. Add water until the meat is completely immersed. Mix it well.

4. Close the lid and allow it to boil. If you are using a pressure cooker, leave the meat for the duration of five whistles. If a slow cooker is used, cook the meat for 30 to 40 minutes until the meat is tenderized.

Making the curry: 1. Take a heavy based pot. Add 50 ml of oil and heat.

2. Once the oil is hot, keep reduce the stove top to medium and add the cloves, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.

3. Once the mixture becomes aromatic, add the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté it until cooked then add the tomatoes.

5. Once the mixture starts to boil, add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, and 10 to 20 ml of oil. Mix well until it resembles a paste.

6. Add 50 ml of water and leave it for 2 minutes.

7. Add the meat and stock from the cooker then salt to taste. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes.

8. Add the coriander and curry leaves and leave to sit for another five minutes on the stove top.

9. Serve with rice or any variety of Indian bread.

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100g dry vermicelli noodles (makes about 300g once cooked) 2 C shredded or coarsely grated carrot (about 1 large carrot) 1 C finely sliced celery, about 3 sticks 3 C shredded cabbage ½ C chopped roasted peanuts 100g pork mince

Citrus Soy Dressing 2 Tbsp soy sauce • 3-4 Tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp minced ginger • 2 tsp oil (e.g. peanut) • ½ tsp brown sugar

Method 1.

Pour boiling water over the vermicelli and leave to soak for 2 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. Combine all vegetables, herbs and peanuts in a large bowl. Mix through vermicelli. Combine all the dressing ingredients then pour over the vermicelli and vegetables and mix well.

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Heat a small drizzle of oil in a small pan. Season mince with a pinch of salt and pepper then fry mince until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.

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3. To serve, divide noodle salad between bowls and scatter over pork and few extra peanuts. Add chopped coriander and mint if you have it in your daily budget.

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VACCINE SHAMING

By Laurien Barks I was first introduced to the HPV vaccination when I was fourteen. I was getting a full medical examination in preparation to move countries, and the doctor held my mother and I hostage for about fifteen minutes after the exam to discuss the vaccine. I use the term ‘discuss’ kindly. I still remember the extreme level of discomfort I felt as the pressure to get vaccinated increased steadily. It built until I was eventually too wary to even walk out the door of the office for fear that she’d whip out a needle and shove it into my momentarily turned back. That may be a bit over the top, but it’s not nearly as exaggerated as I wish it was. What’s more shocking is the fact this was only the first of many highly pressured HPV vaccine-related situations I’ve found myself in with medical professionals. And I don’t think that’s okay.

I’m not against all vaccines. Heck, I’m not even against the HPV vaccine. I simply recognize that there are pros and cons to each and every one of them. It’s up to the individual to take into account their personal needs, educate themselves on the medical protection that’s available, and make the decision that best suits them. Like fake tanning or Brazilian waxes, I may not understand your decision to take part, you may not understand my decision to say ‘hell no!’ but it’s quite possible to co-exist without either of us being made to feel like we’re doing the ‘wrong’ thing. However, when it comes to the HPV vaccination, this chillaxed, free will attitude isn’t exactly what I’ve been encountering.

I can only assume every girl my age goes through a similar discussion every time they go to the doctor.

Either that or I’m just a special case who reeks especially of HPV potential. You walk in, the nurse asks what’s wrong, and you state something completely unrelated to your vagina, she magically finds a way to segue to your sex life anyway, asks you if you’ve had the injection, and frowns disapprovingly if you say no. If that was the end of the story, I wouldn’t be annoyed. I’d continue to feel mildly uncomfortable, but not annoyed. What gets me is the persistent lecture that I face on a regular medical basis in a desperate attempt to get me to agree to the vaccine. It’s not information. It’s not even a lecture rooted in education; it’s a far too aggressive a lecture designed to make me feel bad or ‘wrong’ for not wishing to receive the injection.

Whether it’s through disapproving head shakes, or continuously interrupting ‘buts’ to my arguments, or cutting me off by firmly saying ‘I’ll contact you in a few months to see if you’ve changed your mind,’ it’s unappreciated, and, quite frankly, disrespectful.

To be honest, I’m surprised that medical professionals have been so quick to back this vaccine up to the point of aggression. In Texas, the attempt was even made to have it mandated for all 12 year old girls. I understand the benefits, I understand why it has the potential to be a great thing, I understand why some girls decide that it’s the best decision for their life style. But I do not understand why I am all of a sudden a walking advocate for cervical cancer, just because I said ‘no thanks.’ From the start of the very first trials to present day, the vaccine is a baby…it’s not even twenty years old. It’s only been available to the public for eight years.

This means that no long-term studies have been possible and no lifetime effects can be known.

I understand that it’s ‘so far so good’ for the vaccine, but just as people’s support for the vaccine is justified, so too is my wariness. There’s no solid evidence that it actually prevents cervical cancer or related deaths in the long term, because there hasn’t been a long term. It’s great that we’re seeing promising trends and a decrease in cancer-causing HPV cases and that reassures me that the thing has potential, but it’s still early days.

As far as I’m concerned, the decision to be vaccinated against the virus is a choice, not a test. There’s no wrong answer. Some people might see me as taking an unnecessary risk by deciding against vaccination, but there’s more than one way to take precautions. Condoms have the same 70 percent chance of lowering risk of infection as the vaccine does. And if I wanted to be critical and picky I could point out the fact that the condom percentage has been proven, whereas the vaccine percentage is an estimate.

Many cases of HPV are fought off by the body if the immune system is up to scratch, and pap smears are continuing to do their invasively thorough duty.

I’m not saying not to get the vaccine; I’m not saying to get the vaccine. I’m not even saying that I’ll never change my mind and let the doctor jab my arm. I’m saying that concerns and decisions on either end of the spectrum are justifiable, and the pressure to choose one way or the other shouldn’t exist in any personal decision. I’m just sick of the vaccine shaming.

WHICH BEVERAGE ARE YOU? 1) Your favourite song is: a. Do the Evolution – Pearl Jam b. Jai Ho – A.R. Rahman c. Forever Young – Youth Group d. It’s Business Time – Flight of the Conchords

6) On a sunny afternoon, you’ll most likely be found: a. At the Farmer’s Market b. Making round chapatis c. Surfing, swimming, and jumping off stuff d. At work

2) If you had to summarize yourself in one word, you would say: a. Pure b. Exotic c. Youthful d. Determined

7) Complete the sentence: Keep calm and … a. Boycott Palm (oil) b. Visit Visakhapatnam c. Release a Stink Bomb d. Carry On 8) Your favourite treat is: a. Carob chips b. Mango Lassi c. Birthday Cake d. Tic Tacs

3) You can’t live without your: a. Pestle and mortar b. Bindi c. Dance Dance Revolution d. Laptop 4) Your most used Instagram hashtag is: a. #freerangeglutenfreegrassfedorganichummus b. #diwali c. #jumpingonthebed d. I don’t have time for Instagram 5) Your favourite place to shop is: a. Op shops b. Roop Darshan c. The prize counter at the arcade d. Trelise Cooper Boardroom

9) Your pet of choice is: a. A stray dog you rescued b. A snake that you keep in a basket c. A spider monkey d. A pure-bred Persian cat 10) Your preferred mode of transport is: a. Bicycle b. Crowded train c. Scooter d. My car

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Your body is a temple…or church, or mosque, or synagogue, or pagoda…a free bird like yourself doesn’t like to restrict your spirituality.

You work hard to take care of yourself, the environment, and all of the creatures it inhabits. You may come across a little too big for your hempinfused britches, but your healthy heart’s in the right place.

Deliciously unique with a lusciously smooth and creamy quality, you bring a bit of sugar and a lot of spice to the table. You’re proud of who you are and where you come from, and while people may be initially wary of your quirks; you’ll have their heart (and their dowry offerings) the moment the get a taste of all you have to offer.

Like a modern-day Peter Pan, you live in your own personal Neverland where growing up just isn’t an option. You play hard, dream big, and soar on the power of happy thoughts and pixie dust. You eat too many sweets and rarely learn your lesson, but as long as Mum keeps laying clothes on your bed, and pouring your Weetbix in the morning, you’re one happy chappy.

Your no nonsense attitude is what’s going to get you to the top. You’re serious, to the point, and you don’t mind going the extra mile so long as it’s not a waste of your time and resources. Some call you bossy, but you take it as a compliment to your leadership abilities…you’re only trying to make them better. 17

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CLASSIC NOVELS CROSSWORD

by Kieran Classic Bennett Down 1) The burning point of paper 3) A sin and unjustified hatred 8) Seriously, it’s the doctor’s name 10) A place where some inhabitants are more equal than others Across 2) The short stop in the wheat 4) Kangaroo court for an avian murder 5) Midgets fight an evil jeweller 6) A small seed has high hopes and a mysterious benefactor 7) The most doubleplusgood story ever written 9) A load of air from one of the Bronte sisters 11) A small landmass of wealth 12) Noel song 13) The best laid plans 14) Rags to riches tale with an unexpected ending 15) Pale mammal of the deep

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WEBCOMICS

by Connor McLay It’s taken me a very long time to get to writing again for debate this year. I never claimed to be a particularly productive writer (or human in general) but Jesus, Connor, get your ass into gear. When I think of the various reasons for my procrastination, many things jump to mind. Video games, books, funny pictures I find on the internet and a multitude of other stuff that I can’t be bothered thinking of right now (procrastination wasn’t enough, I had to be born lazy too), but today I’m here to share only one of these joyous factors with you lovely people, and that is the glorious world of internet comic strips.

Comics started out as pulp for young boys, and were considered by adults to be the equivalent of those spiralling, bouncy shoelaces that were big in the 90’s - they were supposed to be something you grew out of pretty quickly.

Comics have a bit more status now with professional artists and story writers out there kicking ass on a daily basis, as well as some awesome looking graphic novels, many of which are definitely not for kids anymore. The internet, (all hail our lord and saviour, amen), has opened up a new avenue for aspiring comic writers to get their work out there and let Jane and Joe comic enthusiasts democratically choose who is doing well.

Unlike with paper publishing, it is relatively cheap to produce a webcomic.

Plenty of cash is still needed of course, but compared to the resources needed to bring a physical artefact to the market, the cost is nothing. That is why the net is flooded with the heart and soul love projects of every creative Tom, Dick, Harry and Sally who can hold a pen and know a guy with some website design experience. Consequently a single google search will bring you a staggering variety of art styles, genres and artists all vying for your already overstretched and sparrow-like attention.

If you are a fan of comic strips and want to get into webcomics but don’t know where to start, then you have a bit of a choice ahead of you. An entire library of independent comics will seem to rear up and start squabbling amongst themselves for the most limited and precious of your resources; your time. What you eventually decide to check into will depend entirely on your personal preference. Do you want drama? Action and sci-fi? Comedy? A combination of any two? Just in case my recommendation means anything, here are seven of my personal favourites. All of them have a comedic twist but since a webcomic has to capture the attention of its audience anew each week a release is made, it’s not uncommon to find a punchline or cliff-hanger every time a new strip comes out.

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Girl Genius: My personal favourite webcomic on the internet (so far), Girl Genius follows the exploits of a mad scientist, or ‘spark’ as they are called in the universe, named Agatha Heterodyne, as she struggles with her burgeoning new status as a super genius and inheritor of a presumed long dead family of powerful maniacs. The winner of more awards than I can realistically list here, this comic is a combination of steam punk, comedy and adventure story. Highly recommended.

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Least I Could Do: The story of a charismatic and likeable sex addict named Rayne. Stick with it for a while and you will be rewarded with improved art over time, and a transition to colour comics as the artists gain traction and budget. Condom jokes, relationship drama and pop culture references run through the whole hilarious series.

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Manly Guys Doing Manly Things: A social service dedicated to finding new jobs and providing support for ridiculously over manly video game characters and pop media icons of the buff and growly variety. Starring ‘Captain Badass’, a space marine from the future who loves his kids and never loses his temper, this is the perfect comic for a new and refreshingly non serious look on the typical badass archetype which, let’s face it, is rather silly.

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Questionable Content: The humour and references in this one are a little more advanced than previous entries on this list, so be prepared. Like LICD this comic features evolving art and eventual integration of colour as increasing popularity eventually allowed the artist to go full time and dedicate more time, effort and money into the hobby that became his career. Featuring the stories of a number of indie guys and girls as they find each other on the path of life, this comic can be funny, tragic and sweet all at the same time.

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Grrl Power: This is a comic about superheroes… especially female ones as evidenced by the title. I literally started reading this comic while writing this article and have now finished it after a straight day or two of shamelessly hogging the family computer. Featuring an ADHD protagonist more crazy and impulsive than the entire line of ancient Roman Caesars, as well as a comic book store co-owner who cusses like a sailor, what more could you want?

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Looking For group: A comic that starts out by parodying MMORPGs like ‘World of Warcraft’ and the like and eventually evolves to become steadily more epic in scale but manages not to lose its quirky humour. Agatha Heterodyne (from #1 on this list) is my favourite character that appears here, but Richard the unapologetically evil warlock comes a close second.

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Freakangels: My favourite webcomic of all time follows the exploits of 12 supernaturally empowered young adults from England as they rebuild a tiny corner of the country after they accidentally cause the apocalypse. Featuring awesome artwork and a fantastic story, I first read these in printed volumes and became instantly hooked. The characters are emotionally flawed and far from mature, yet possess a seemingly limitless toolbox of psychic abilities from a mysterious source. Read it, seriously just go and start reading right now.

AuSM's ADVOCACY Q&A plagiarism

KIERAN’S 100% SCIENTIFIC GUIDE ON HOW TO: HAVE A GREAT DATE

by Kieran Bennett

Hi AuSM AUT students!

This is a new addition to the debate from the Advocacy Team at AuSM to answer some of the most frequently asked legal questions that uni students come across in their study, work, and life in general. We will start off with a series on questions that may arise while you study at AUT and how you can deal with these problems.

Q: Pla-gia-rism. Say Whaaaaaat…?

Put simply, it’s “using someone else’s words or ideas as your own without acknowledging it (properly).

Two forms: 1. Copy-and-paste/getting “some help” from books, articles, websites or your mate, without properly acknowledging that it isn’t all your own work; OR 2. Not really getting the referencing bit down pat i.e. you throw in a few references e.g. (debate, 2005) here and there but no “…” or proper original/secondary source referencing (this is the silent killer) e.g. Bennett (as cited in Rudman, 1999) defined…

Q: How do I avoid it?

1. DO MASTER referencing!

If you reference properly, you WON’T be penalised for plagiarism. Simple as that! (Although you may get downgraded if you use too much of someone else’s work.)

All AUT students MUST follow the APA Referencing style (unless your lecturer tells you otherwise). There is a whole section online about this – AUT Library’s website or Google it, OR; Take a free referencing workshop (via the Library or Student Learning Centre).

It’s better than getting caught out on a plagiarism and potentially failing the assessment or paper.

2. DON’T look at your mate’s work.

I know it’s tempting “just to have a look” especially when they got an “A” last semester in the same paper. Even if you don’t directly copy and paste, it’s easy for their work and ideas to creep into yours.

3. DON’T share your work (past or present).

By doing this you are saving them (and yourself) from getting into trouble.

AUT will drag you over the coals if they think you had a part to play in their stupidity.

4. DON’T leave it to the last minute.

“I had two assignments due on the same day”, “my cat threw up on my laptop”, and “I’ve lost my USB”. There could be millions of legitimate reasons behind the “rush” but it aint gonna fly with the AI (academic integrity officer).

You are expected to manage your time and complete assignments by the due date. Don’t forget that the dude or chick sitting next to you in lectures could have produced a quality piece of work in the same timeframe. If you are genuinely sick or had something serious come up, look into an extension but don’t take the easy route, it aint worth it.

Q: What happens if I plagiarise?

Scary things! NAH. First time round should be a learning curve and goes something like this; you get an email from your faculty or school advising that you’ve potentially “breached the university regulation around plagiarism”.

The email may have a letter and/or a soft copy of a Turnitin report (see next issue of the debate for this hot topic!) attached. The letter will outline what’s happened and may include a penalty. This could range from downgrading to a big fat ZERO. They will also ask you to come to a meeting or give you a date for a disciplinary hearing depending on whether if this is your first, second or subsequent offence and whether or not there’s a likely risk failing the paper.

Email advocacy@aut.ac.nz with your details, copies of letters/ correspondence received and your concerns. We will do our best to give you honest and informed advice on your situation and/or come to your meeting or hearing with you.

In the next issue of the debate we will look into what Turnitin is and the basics of how to read a Turnitin report.

Until then, Ciao!

Studies have shown that your worth as a human being is tied directly to how many romantic and sexual partners you have had. Other people, right now, are most likely judging you due to the fact that you have not found a diamond encrusted, Instagram worthy relationship and still spend your time with your ‘friends’. Well perhaps the reason you are a sad, sad excuse for a person is you just don’t know how to have that perfect date. Never fear dear reader, I have had all of six dates in my life and can thus be considered an expert.

1) Find someone who is willing to date you.

Some may consider this an optional step, but unless you want to spend the rest of your life alone, you will need to nab yourself another person. Pulse and basic communication skills are optional.

2) Ask them out in a suitably disinterested way.

When it comes to the actual asking, it is important to not show any enthusiasm whatsoever. Instead, be nonchalant and blasé about the whole thing. You could potentially try telling them you are going to be at a certain café at a certain time. If they don’t get the hint, it was never meant to be.

3) Get to know your date.

Your actual date will go more smoothly if you get to know them a bit beforehand. Ask them what their hobbies are, what they do in their free time, where they work, what they had for dinner last night, whether that bowel movement problem has fixed itself. No matter how you do it, know your date like the back of your hand.

4) Choose an activity neither of you would enjoy.

When it comes to choosing what you and your future life partner are going to be doing it is important to choose an activity that will make both of you equally uncomfortable. This is so as to avoid offending either of you and make the date as passive as possible. Bonus points if you choose something that you think they like, but they actually hate.

5) Pick your date up.

Now that the time has come to retrieve your date, make sure you offer to pick them up. If however you can’t drive, then offer anyway and pick them up at the bus stop. Make them pay for their own fare too, you classy bastard.

6) Present them with a gift.

Just as your worth as a human is tied to your romantic status, your romantic worth is tied to expressions of material wealth. Obtain and present them with whatever your society deems to be romantically appropriate, no matter the financial or psychological cost.

7) Make forced conversation.

As all decent, reasonable humans know, lack of conversation means that you hate the other person. Empty silences are to be avoided at all costs so make sure you fill the time with mindless, forced chatter. Ask them what they think about current events, ask them their opinions on controversial matters and when that dries up, start talking about your cats excretory habits.

8) Tentatively and adorably reach for their hand.

You must not under any circumstances be crystal clear about what level of physical contact you are comfortable with; it will only make them uncomfortable. Instead, you must adopt an expression similar to that of a puppy on Xanax and shyly reach for their hand. They will be exceptionally open to this if violins play whilst you do it.

9) Express your love in a poorly constructed metaphor.

Nothing says love quite like a shaky grasp of the English language. Declare your new found love by comparing it to something and waxing lyrical about that thing. This will be extra effective if you do it in the rain or at a train station 10) Don’t go for the kiss.

You’re not a cheap date are you?

21

8 Live Albums You Must Listen To

by Kieran Bennett

Rammstein - Live Aus Berlin

Talking Heads - The Name of This Band is Talking Heads

The German industrial metaller’s first live album in 1999 was an incendiary affair, literally. Recorded at the Wulheide Stadium in Berlin, the concert saw the band play a selection of songs from its first two albums, Herzleid and Sensucht, to a sold out screaming German crowd. The concert is typical Rammstein dynamite, from the sinister, marching, electro-tinged opener Spiel Mit Mer to the blatant, musically rough Buck Dich; Rammstein is on top form. Known as a band that is always better live, Live Aus Berlin only serves to cement that reputation. The guitar riffs are chunkier, the bass is deeper and keyboardist Flake’s bopping, sweeping lines are that much more audible and give every song a new level. There is also a kind of energy to the concert as well. Rammstein is a young band at this stage and each song is played to its fullest with each member throwing their all into it.

They may not be totally perfect, but the sheer energy poured into Rammstein’s brand of riotous, synth tinged metal makes this album an utter force to listen to.

When it comes to tight, professional and intense New York new wave rock, no other band has ever slung it out as well or as with as much energy as Talking Heads. Recorded over the course of two entire eras and incorporating tracks from over five different venues, The Name of This Band is Talking Heads is a two disc selection of the finest live tracks Talking Heads have to offer. On the one disc is Talking Heads at its core, four musicians with their instruments bopping and rocking it out. Don’t expect any drawn out solos, crowd interaction or really any personality other than what comes through on the music. Frontman David Byrne barks, yelps and croons his way through their tracks alongside the steady, danceinducing rhythms of bassist Tina Waymouth and drummer Chris Frantz while guitarist Jerry Harrison sends their signature funk-inspired riffs out to meet the crowd. The other disc is a somewhat different affair with most of the recordings coming from later in Talking Heads career. As such, the sound is bigger, the songs are louder and the arrangements are more complex. Bringing in a host of back-up singers and musicians, Byrne may have alienated some fans (and arguably driven away his fellow band mates), but he was definitely on to something. The entire band gels seamlessly and gives classic numbers like Houses in Motion an almost eerie, otherworldly quality with that same Talking Heads funk being blended with a chorus of extra voices and a host of extra instruments, all adding a new flavour.

Best Tracks In terms of the raw energy that only a group of borderline mad German rockers can produce, Weisses Fleisch and its building, rapid, electric keyboard line coupled with one of Rammstein’s most brutal riffs simply can’t be beat. Rammstein also show off their precision as a band later in the concert with Heirate Mich, managing to turn what is a fairly standard song on the album to something much more grand and imposing.

Depeche Mode - 101 From electronic metal to just plain electronica, Depeche Mode’s first and only live album, 101, is an easy addition to this list. Known as much for being one of the most successful and popular electronic bands of the 80’s as it is for lead singer Martin Gore’s resonate voice and less-than-cheerful lyrics, Depeche Mode have lasted a good while. On the 18th of June 1988 in Pasadena, the English synth rockers laid down 20 songs of rich electric pop the only way they know how. Depeche Mode hit hard with the bass as well as showing off their layered keyboard lines and short, compelling guitar riffs with numbers such as 1987’s Pleasure Little Treasure and even bust out some of their sampling work with smash hit Stripped. The entire album is a high class showcase of pumping, yet thoughtful synth pop, Depeche Mode’s addictive keyboard refrains and heavy musical drops putting modern pop to shame. Combined with some of the most introspective, albeit depressing, lyrics, Depeche Mode proves itself to be expert at producing thoughtful, complex electric pop that hasn’t aged a day.

Best Tracks For the quintessential Depeche Mode experience, from heavy bass lines to energetic, electric keyboards and deep, soaring vocals; Black Celebration is an excellent starting point with Martin Gore sending his mournful lamentation across The Pasadena Rose Bowl Arena. For the complete opposite and a closer look at Depeche Mode’s more romantic side 1984’s Somebody is a tender, aching number full of a desire for company in life’s journey and Gore succeeds entirely in wooing the entire stadium.

Best Tracks Nothing can quite beat the disco-like stylings of Life During Wartime; a peppy, jiving number that you can’t help but flail/dance to, this is Talking Heads at their best. Sitting in the realm of Talking Heads at their slightly odder is Born Under Punches, a trance like number that steadily builds until exploding and sweeping the listener away. Also of note is the friendly yet slightly manic energy of Pulled Up and the equally as frantic, yet far weirder, Animals.

Cheap Trick - Live at Budokan Budokan has been home to countless live recordings over the years, loved for its acoustics and the pedigree of artists who’ve graced it. Cheap Trick: Live at Budokan stands over the pack however as it showcases the band and what they can be. Cheap Trick at the time had three well established albums under their belt and was set to release a fourth. Live at Budokan was never meant to be a chart destroying monster that would set the standard for live albums for years, but that’s exactly what happened. The album snuck under the radar as a Japan-only release, but once American record store owners heard it they were clamouring for more. And why wouldn’t they? Live at Budokan is a monster of an album. Cheap Trick is incredibly tight, laying down a unique kind of impeccable American rock with nothing but skill. The album is now over 30 years old, but still you can feel the energy and power the band creates live. Live at Budokan is an essential live album listen because it’s stood the test of time as a high charged, slick concert recording that never fails to blow the listener away.

Best Tracks While the popularity and success of I Want You To Want Me can’t be passed over, remaining one of the most tender love songs in rock, there are others. California Man is four minutes of unabashed, rocking fun, with swagger and power in every aspect, from the riff to lead singer Robin Zanders vocals; California Man is Cheap Trick at their best. Longer, almost Led Zeppelin-esque I Need Your Love is less of a hard rock piece and instead is much more melodic. The drawn out solos and psychedelic tinged song prove that Cheap Trick is a damn fine band.

The Band - The Last Waltz

Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day

The Last Waltz is more than just a live album. It’s an amazing launch pad into the world of American rock and roll. The Last Waltz was the name of the final (and it really was the final) performance of The Band. Joined by “a couple of friends”, The Band plays their way through not only their hits, but everyone else’s hits as well; from Eric Clapton to Dr John to Paul Butterfield to Bob Dylan, The Band even takes to the stage with the artists themselves. The Last Waltz has blues, rock, rag-time and whatever it is that Bob Dylan plays. It’s a showcase of what and who made up an entire era of North American music and what’s more, it’s all just plain good. Every musician on the stage (with perhaps the exception of a coked-up Neil Young) is a total class act and after a few listens all the way through, there aren’t really any bad songs in the concert.

The Last Waltz is a hell of a tribute to 60s and 70s American rock and roll, but it’s also something of a farewell, it feels like the end of an era and it’s hard not to feel a little melancholy when it's all over.

Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. I think that fact alone warrants a listen. But that’s just me. Celebration Day is the recording of a concert that Led Zep played in 2007, a one-night reunion in honour of producer Ahmet Ertegun. The album that was released several years later confirmed what everyone already knew; despite their age, Led Zeppelin are a powerful, powerful band that rock it like no one’s business. There’s no easy way to describe their style, at least not these days. Led Zeppelin have influenced so many bands and been copied so many times that to mention their furious drum lines or wailing solos is just futile. But therein lies why Celebration Day is an essential listen. Led Zeppelin are often copied, often imitated, but no other band can achieve the same level of charisma and force that they do live. Celebration Day isn’t just a good album; it’s a chance to hear the masters at work.

Best Tracks

Best Tracks The album is well over an hour and a half, and the film that was made is even longer, so best tracks are a hard pick. That said, the rough rag-time stylings of Such a Night with the ever so unique Dr John can’t be passed up. Neither can Muddy Waters’ heavy, and I do mean heavy, rendition of blues number Mannish Boy. Cream of the crop however is Joni Mitchell’s Coyote. Not as large or rocking as other songs on the album, but the musical skill and beauty of the song can’t be surpassed.

Rammstein - Volkerball Yes, yes, another Rammstein album. What can I say? Rammstein are almost peerless when it comes to live shows and Volkerball is no exception.

Recorded in 2007 in France, Volkerball is Rammstein refined. They may not be as energetic as their previous live effort, but they’re a heck of a lot more professional, belting out some truly amazing tracks over an hour and a half.

Playing songs mainly from third and fourth albums Mutter and Reise Reise, Volkerball lacks the electronic influences that Live Aus Berlin had, swapping it for a far more metal-orientated sound. It makes for a sharper, more brutal album that, while less frantic, is nothing more than a spectacle in precise, crushing, industrial metal. From the sea shanty turned metal anthem opener Reise Reise to the acoustic styling’s of Los, this is Rammstein evolved. The album feels more polished but hasn’t lost any of that Rammstein-esque edge and so there’s still a vaguely menacing quality to the whole show. That said, the entire album, while undeniably heavy, retains that bombastic and over the top feeling that Rammstein are famous for.

Best Tracks With a rather surprising and violent finish, Los can’t be skipped and requires a few listens to really appreciate the musical skill being shown off. Encore number Sonne is also a highlight, showing exactly why Rammstein are known for their incredible riffs. Not to be missed however is the campy, frightening, catchy and almost circus-like number Mein Teil. With one of the most hair raising intros around and a literally screaming guitar solo, Mein Teil is one of Rammstein’s best.

In terms of a band ‘gelling’, coming together near perfectly to make great music, Trampled Under Foot is by far and away one of the best tracks on the album. Energetic, funky and pitch perfect from the driving keyboard riff to Robert Plant’s vocals; it’s a total high point. However when it comes to one of the most haunting and hair raising songs ever played, No Quarter tops the list. The album version is good, don’t get me wrong, but live, this song takes on a whole new dimension. The guitar is harsher, the keyboard lighter and Plant’s vocals are tinged with just enough sorrow to turn the song into the resignation filled ballad it is. An essential listen for any Led Zep fan, or music listener in general.

Metallica - Symphony and Metallica (S&M) Metal and classical music is a combination that I was never 100 per cent sure of. S&M however is definite proof that it works. Recorded in one night in 1999, S&M is an electric, high charged fusion of genres that simply shouldn’t work, but does. And works insanely well at that. The band takes some of their most well-known songs from across their career and turns them into nothing short of epic masterpieces. Most of the credit does have to go to the scores that accompany each song; they don’t so much play alongside the song as they do underneath them. Every number is lifted up by being performed live and then created into something else entirely by the orchestral score. The Black Album’s track Wherever I May Roam goes from a solid, riff-based number to this marching, haunting song that far eclipses the original. Likewise Fuel is such a heavy hitting song, driven by its orchestral accompaniment so effectively that the original becomes almost unlistenable by comparison. S&M makes the top of this list because not only does it show a band in top live form, but it’s also a striking musical experiment unparalleled in the way it completely transforms a band’s catalogue into something truly fantastic.

Best Tracks The best track on the album bar none is 1985’s For Whom the Bell Tolls. The album version is a fairly standard drum-driven thrash number. S&M however takes this song and it becomes an utter beast. It’s menacing, it’s powerful, it’s heavy and it's Metallica at their absolute best. Also of note is the Satanthemed Devil’s Dance. With a sinister riff to begin with, the orchestra only makes it better.

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Probably the worst thing Apple ever did was build a ‘Shuffle’ function on iPods. That is of course a joke because Apple is a multi-million, gazillion dollar company that more or less makes all of its money off evil things that it does because it has no soul, probably. I mean they change the shapes of device chargers every time they make a new model of anything, meaning that we all end up hoarding little spaghetti-piles of white cords all over the place and crying over the money we’ve spent.

That’s not kind.

But hey, we all move on.

The ‘shuffle’ option is particularly bad because it encourages a super short attention span. Gone are the days of trawling through a whole album song by song - with a shuffle option you can flick around genres and artists like it’s no one’s business. One minute of The Arctic Monkeys, thirty seconds of Kanye, two seconds of Pitbull, this is terrible… actually no, hold on, this is more catchy than I remember… ten seconds of Pitbull… twenty seconds…the whole song. Oh, how humiliating.

We’re so used to picking and choosing how long we tolerate songs for, seldom does anyone ever listen to a tune in its entirety. It’s far more fun sitting in heart pumping suspense waiting for that moment, those lyrics or the sick drop that comes really soon dude, I swear. Therefore in light of this I’ve put together a wee playlist, not of songs per say (how long, how dreary) but of song segments that are particularly gorgeous to cater to the goldfish-like attention span of the masses. You’re all very welcome. No one at all requested this list but you’re welcome all the same, I accept monetary donations as gestures of thanks and I’ll be here all semester.

1) American Pie - Don McLean (2:00 – 2:13) “You both kicked off your shoes / Man I dig those rhythm n’ bluuuuu-UUUUUES! / I was a lonely teenage broncin’ buck…”

The key change to end all key changes right there ladies and gentlemen! Makes you want to jump down off a bar table and 80s power slide your way down a wood-panelled corridor. Air-grabbingly, head bangingly good stuff.

2) Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons (0:55 – 1:09) “But it was not your fault but mine / And it was your heart on the line / I really fucked it up this time, didn’t I my dear? / Didn’t I my- *epic banjosounding solo *”

This is the bit that everybody knows, loves and sings along to. Plus you get to shout the word ‘fucked’ with a lot of conviction and malice.

3) Can’t Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2:02 – 2:06) “And I’m eating at the beat like you gave a little speed to a great white shark on shark week / RAW!”

Yep, that’s it. Those are the real lyrics. I didn’t even look them up, I’ve learnt those bad boys off by heart and now you can too because they are undoubtedly the best part of the song and 21 words in four seconds is insane.

4) Mr Brightside - The Killers (00:00 – 06:00) * that intro I am pointing out only the first six seconds not because the rest is bad, but because six seconds is all it takes for me to stop whatever it is I’m doing and fall to the ground in a fit of excitement and ecstasy because this song. Is. Perfect. Tears have been shed in six seconds, I tell you no lies. The music of the early 2000s induces heavy nostalgia for me.

5) Ironic (Acoustic Album version) - Alanis Morisette (2:35 – 2:47) “It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife / It’s meeting the man of my dreams then meeting his beautiful… husband.”

This switch of the word ‘wife’ for the word ‘husband’ present only in the 2004 acoustic re-release of the track is bloody genius. Apparently Morisette tweaked the lyrics predominantly as a display of support for gay marriage which is lovely on its own, but it also just so happens to be the only example of true, literal irony throughout the entire song. ‘Wife’ rhymes with ‘knife’ and we’re all sitting pretty in a heteronormative society… everyone is waiting for one particular word and then they’re hit with another. Sneaky move Alanis, love it.

6) Work - Iggy Azalea (1:56 – 2:05) “Valley girls giving blow jobs for Louboutins / What ya call that? / Head over heels?”

I listened to this song and got it the first time… then three days later I really got it.

7) Animals - Martin Garrix (0:53 – 1:34) *Biggest build ever leading up to potentially the most satisfying drop you will witness within your natural lifetime* Need I say more?

8) Why Does Love Do This To Me? - The Exponents (2:34 – 2:36) “YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAAAAHHHH!”

We all know that New Zealand is a huge rugby nation, but we need to just be honest with ourselves- the most exciting part of any live match is singing the ‘yeah yeah yeah’s when this song plays at the stadium.

9) Pompeii - Bastille (1:12 – 1:19) “We were caaaaauuught up and lost in all of our vices”

The way his voice soars off with that one particular note is just spookily gorgeous. I play it over and over and over. Is he a magician? Has he been sent from above? That note is not of this world and I think we all need answers because this is the kind of beauty that makes normal people feel bad.

10) Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (00:00 – 5:53) Not only is this the best section of the song, it’s also the one part that everybody knows all the words to. People even sing the guitar solos; it’s incredible, it’s- oh wow would you look at that! It seems to be the whole song. #sorrynotsorry

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

by Nicola Corner In a few months I'll be listening to first-hand stories of unimaginable brutality and hardship. I'll hear accounts of extreme poverty, of rape, of beatings and abuse. I'll also hear tales of rescue, of new found freedom, and of hope. I'll be travelling to Cambodia and Thailand to investigate sex slavery and human trafficking.

The trip has mixed feelings for me. While I've never been overseas before, and the idea of stepping into essentially a whole new world is hugely exciting to me, I'm also approaching the trip with a degree of trepidation. Not only will the trip be extremely confronting and emotionally draining, it will be life changing. It will mean that I will no longer be able to bury my head in the sand. I can't walk away from an experience like that and continue to do nothing about human trafficking.

The thing is, it is very easy to ignore an issue like human trafficking. Despite being a 90 billion dollar industry, second only to drugs in terms of profitability, human trafficking barely reaches the media radar. There's no “war on trafficking” like there is a war on drugs. Part of the problem lies in the way in which human trafficking is framed as a non-western issue, and thus isn't seen as “our problem.” When we hear of stories of human trafficking and sex slavery we generally hear about the evil coercion of the traffickers or the degradation and abuse experienced living in a brothel. We hear of the situations of extreme poverty and desperation that make individuals vulnerable to human trafficking. These stories shock us and inspire compassion. However the actors in this narrative are an ocean away and nonwestern. We aren't seen as having any connection to the issue, making it difficult for such compassion to be sustained and turned into something tangible.

Yet, perhaps the real reason sex trafficking is ignored isn't because westerners don't have a role in the issue, but because we do. By vilifying the traffickers, we are masking the ways in which western consumers fuel the demand for human trafficking and make it a lucrative enterprise.

Recent estimates suggest that 7,000 kiwis head over to Thailand and Cambodia with the explicit purpose of finding sex. These aren't necessarily lonely men or de facto paedophiles, they are sometimes married men who are simply looking for a more “exotic” sex experience. The exotic sexual encounter is normalised as a part of the western tourist experience through “sex tours” and promotion of Thailand's red light district. What is disturbing about the popularity of sex tours and brothels in the South East Asia region is that part of their appeal comes from their cost. In some regions, it costs as little as $15 for a sexual service. This is explicitly recognised as part of what makes sex in the Asian region attractive, however these services are likely to hold individuals under conditions of slavery. Many trafficked victims are targeted specifically because of their situations of desperate poverty, and once in the clutches of traffickers only experience further poverty and degradation. In order to keep them from leaving, victims are often beaten and their family threatened. The demand for “cheap” services has a tragic human cost.

These facts, as shocking and disturbing as they are, still don't connect to the average everyday western person. Many of us won't go to Thailand or Cambodia in our lifetimes, let alone for a sex tour. Yet I'm sure many of us watch pornography.

The disturbing reality is, with the global explosion of the online porn industry, it is no longer possible to trace where clips have come from. Many brothel owners are now filming trafficked victims in sexual acts, and then putting such material on the internet.

In the global market place of commodified sex, there is little or no distinction made between pornography involving trafficking victims, and pornography that doesn't.

In all truth, what is needed to address human trafficking is a huge, overwhelming task. It involves addressing the poverty that makes victims of human trafficking vulnerable to deceptive promises of legitimate work. It involves the rescue and rebuilding of the lives of those individuals who have been trafficked. However, and this is more confronting, we also need to address the demand that western consumers have for cheap goods and services. We need to make the line between trafficked, exploitative services clearer and consumers both more conscious and accountable.

We need to bridge the gap that has emerged between third and first world countries, and realise our connections to what are seen as “their issues”.

The huge scale and complexity of the human trafficking problem scares me. I know there is no easy answer, and the lack of a neat resolution makes it something that it is very difficult for me to travel overseas and face. However, as the problem stands, every 30 seconds a child in the world is trafficked. If we do nothing this will only get worse.

And that simply cannot be an option.

TEAR Fund's Live Below the Line campaign is raising funds to address all of these facets of the human trafficking problem. To aid in these efforts, join the Live Below the Line team at https://www. livebelowtheline.com/nz/partner/tearfund.

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REDEFINING MODESTY

by Laurien Barks I saw a video not too long ago; it was a TED talk by a woman named Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. When you spot a name like that, you just know it’s going to be a good‘un. Adorned in her beautiful, African-inspired attire and deliciously exotic braided hairdo, she stood on that stage and caught my attention with the following words.

Words that I interpreted as her perspective into female sexuality: “We teach girls shame. Close your legs, cover yourself, we make them feel as though being born female they’re already guilty of something. As so, girls grow up to be women who cannot say they have desire.”

I’m a list person. I keep mental lists, I keep electronic lists, and I keep hard copy lists. Heck, sitting at my desk right now, I can see five lists that I’ve written out and blue tacked to my surroundings. They help me remember what I’m doing and keep me organized, and they grant me a sense of giddy accomplishment when I can tick off the items that I’ve completed. They also work as a kind of diary; a collection of things that I’ve learned and can refer back to when I need to. That’s the kind of list that this quote went to. Straight to my mental ‘things I will teach my daughter’ list. Or, if I don’t have one, my ‘things I will teach a random girl someday’ list. I will teach her shame. Because only when she understands shame, will she understand that sex and desire are nothing to be ashamed of.

Shame is the humiliating feeling that results from consciously participating in wrong or foolish behaviour. Shame is the emotional response to doing wrong. Stealing is wrong. Purposefully hurting a living being is wrong. Eating the last Oreo without asking if anyone else wants it is wrong.

Wanting to have sex is not wrong. Having sex is not wrong. Experimenting with desire and sexuality and physical self-expression is not wrong. These are rights.

As a society, we have taken the concept of modesty, and somehow managed to twist it into a catalyst for shame. To me, modesty is a virtue that shouldn’t be frowned upon because of the part it plays in sexual shaming; it should be a completely separate topic. Modesty is not a woman’s obligation to cross her legs or cover her body. Sure, some may argue that I’m wrong, that if a woman is modest and self-respecting she will partake in said body-preserving behaviours

without feeling a sense of obligation. But there is far too much evidence of societal influence in such behaviours for me to agree to that statement without exception. There are too many threats of religious punishment, there are too many ‘slutty’ labels, there are too many allusions to automatic accountability in unwanted sexual encounters if a woman goes against these social protocols of ‘modesty,’ for me to believe that these behaviours aren’t exteriorly motivated. Modesty should not be an inflicted consequence. Modesty is not a way for us to placate fear; it’s the embodiment of a specific set of values that may or may not have anything to do with a woman’s sexuality.

We’re immersed in it every day. This equivalency between modesty and sexuality is so present that it’s become the norm. I, myself, forget the difference from time to time. Skirt length equates to sexual desire, sexual desire equates to promiscuity, and promiscuity equates to wrong. But why? Why is it so ingrained in us that sex and being sexual is shameful. Why do we ‘lose’ a part of ourselves when we have sex?

Why do we feel like there’s some sacred thing within us, that if given away too soon or to the wrong person or under the wrong pretences, is sinful, regrettable, and ultimately shameful?

It’s because we’re taught at a young age that modesty is directly correlated with sexual shame.

We’re taught that our body is something to be covered to avoid the predatory nature of others; we’re taught that the act of opening our legs is inappropriate; we’re taught that we have something special that we must hold onto until the universe sends us a sign, or our God tells us otherwise. We teach our girls that modesty is a shield, that for as long as they hold it, they will remain untouched by shame. That if they let it down, any guilt or humiliation that result is justified.

My daughter will learn that to be modest is an all-encompassing trait. Her modesty will not be defined by her clothing or desire or sexual decisions. Her modesty will not entail selfdeprecation or lack of confidence. True modesty is the realization that every individual is a single cog in the grand scheme of the world. It’s the knowledge that each existence is of equal importance. Modesty is empathy, generosity, and acceptance. Modesty is a vastly wide word that goes far beyond the cut of a top or a number of one night stands. And therefore, true modesty is powerless to dictate shame.

There is no cookie-cutter unit when it comes to the justification of sexual remorse, despite society’s attempt to make modesty the measuring stick. Nor, do I believe there ever should be. The sexual components of peoples’ lives are nothing more than a choice. A series of decisions and factors that each individual has to consider for themselves according to their own set of values.

The act of sex isn’t wrong. In itself, it possesses no rules to be broken and therefore, no potential for shame. We’re the ones who make it negative.

We’re the ones who each draw our own individual line between right and wrong when it comes to sex and sexuality. We’re the ones who, consequently, leave so many lines in the sand that it’s no wonder our girls ‘grow up to be women who cannot say they have desire.’ It’s no wonder they stand still, too afraid to act or speak up…the slightest movement will result in them crossing over a line and feeling shame for it. We need to stop drawing them. My limits and values differ from yours differ from your friend’s differ from my mother’s differ from my eventual daughter’s. We can be educated, we can absorb a number of different opinions, we can be exposed to a number of different lines, but only we can shape our own. When it comes to sex, the only values or ‘rules’ or preferences that we should have the option of acting against are our own. We should be the only ones dictating our shame. Because when interior opinions have the reigns, the rules become mouldable, flexible, and evolvable, much like we are. We learn that what is ‘right’ is far more interchangeable than society would have us believe.

‘We make them feel as though being born female they’re already guilty of something.’ We influence decisions that aren’t ours to make, and enable shame that would be, otherwise, non-existent.

We make our girls feel like they’re not allowed to shape their sexuality themselves, because we’ve taught them that there’s a wrong shape to take.

The woman with twenty sexual partners has the potential to be more modest than the virgin, and vice versa, yet we praise one and shame the other based on the unrelated covalence between sexuality and a sense of worth. It needs to stop. There are too many women being handed guilt that isn’t theirs to hold. I can’t be the only one who wants her daughter to be proud of her desire; to be a woman who knows shame and embodies modesty. A woman who erases the other lines to make room for her own.

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LAURIEN BARKS

YES

I’ve known many a dog in my day.

Before I could walk, I would roll about on the floor with my big fluff ball of a bestie, inadvertently posing for super cute photos while I used him as a soft surface for my afternoon naps. Later we adopted the most beautiful border collie I’ve ever laid eyes on, a dog who would literally kiss away my tears, and would feel so guilty whenever she misbehaved that we didn’t even have to tie her up, she just sat in the naughty corner until we told her she was forgiven.

Apart from my own bundles of joy, I’ve also had the pleasure of pet sitting a vast array of snuggly, hilarious and all-around bestie-worthy pups over the years, and I can unashamedly declare that dogs really are man’s best friends.

Let’s think about the qualities of a best friend, shall we? They love you unconditionally, they look out for you, they make you laugh, they provide excellent company in a range of activities, they remind you who you are when you forget. Dogs tick all of these boxes and even add a few boxes of their own. Sure there’s the odd exception: an over indulged corgi that nips your finger, or the spaniel that makes eye contact while they take a dump on your newly cleaned floor, but, overall, dogs live to please us. And if we’re splitting hairs, I could argue that there are many more over indulged humans in the world, and far worse crimes committed by people than pooping on the rug, so I hardly think these are viable arguments in denying a dog’s bestie-potential.

They live to make us happy. They don’t hold a grudge, they don’t judge, they don’t do that annoying thing where they pretend to know what you're going through when they clearly don’t...they just love. They just go about their day, being dutifully excited when you walk through the door, volunteering to accompany you anywhere and everywhere, and cleaning up the floor when you spill toast crumblies to save you the trouble of kicking the mess under the refrigerator. I challenge you to find a human friend who would go through that kind of trouble for you.

No matter what time of day it is, puppy dogs are dedicated to making you feel your best. They don’t get the pre-coffee grumps like your human best friend, nor do they feel the need to go on a merciless insult/emotional dumping spree at the end of a hard day. Dogs bounce excitedly when you first emerge from your covers and keep up this ridiculously giddy expression of love right up until they snuggle you to sleep (unless you’re one of those weirdoes who doesn’t let dogs sleep on their bed...in which case, you’re a damn fool who’s missing out).

Dogs are loyal, they befriend for life. You never have to worry about them leaving you for a younger, prettier owner with a nicer body, there’s never any threat of you growing apart, and they never just need time to work on themselves because they’re already satisfied. Your canine best friend will also be your greatest body guard. Even if they lack the intimidating size, they make up for it in spirit. Whether it be their bark, their bite, or their willingness to throw themselves between you and a grizzly bear (#canadianarguments), you never have to question who’s life your furry companion values most.

Dogs are a man (or woman’s) best friend. They’re optimistic balls of sunshine who make you want to live up to the extremely high esteem that they automatically hold you in. If you think you can find a human with that quality who also doesn’t mind you rubbing your face and hands all over their soft and fluffy body, you’re barking mad.

MATTHEW CATTIN Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs, I just feel like their many shortcomings often outweigh the benefits of owning one.

What I’m about to say may cause controversy, but doggone it, here goes.

NO

Do you find that it’s often your hyper intelligent friends that have the most blonde moments? I feel it’s the same with dogs. Yes they are generally more intelligent creatures than cats are, but for some reason, the majority of dogs I have encountered are utterly dim-witted. I’ve met dogs who get so excited when you arrive home that they piss themselves mid-run and set to work humping your leg the moment it’s within reach. I’ve also met dogs who run themselves to the point of exhaustion because they were chasing their own shadow on a summer’s day. My vet brother has dealt with dogs that have eaten bee hives, and a quick Google search tells me they’ve also been known to eat nails, golf balls, bullets, mobile phones and 15-inch knives. It’s as if for all of their intelligence, the moment they get excited about anything, their brain shuts down and is replaced by that of drug addled loony with an insatiably ecstatic disposition. Of course many find this endearing and I suppose it can be in small doses. But really, a dog that pisses itself every day is not okay.

There’s also the untasteful habit many dogs enjoy – eating other dog’s (or cat’s – I’ve seen it) shit. I just don’t understand why any creature would do this…

Maybe a veterinarian could enlighten me, but I get the feeling I won’t want to know. It definitely brings a whole new level of unsanitary to getting dog kisses though, am I right? Unless you like ringworm.

And then there is the noise factor. Dogs don’t have the best repertoire of sounds known to the animal kingdom… In fact the majority of the sounds they’re able to produce are pretty irritating to say the least. Barking? What even is that? It’s loud, it’s grating, it’s obnoxious and it drowns out whatever television or music you happen to have on. So what other noises can they make? Angry growl, whimper, whine and the classic thumping of a wagging tail hitting everything in its path. Cool…

I also have a minor issue with a canine’s exercise regime. Well, not so much the dog’s regime, but more the fact that it doesn’t suit mine all that well. Dogs need exercise every day. If you don’t live on a large section where the dog can roam and explore, this means taking your pooch for walks or runs day in, day out. All good if you’re motivated, but if you aren’t, you really shouldn’t have a dog because that shit is hard work. They will run you up and down the street sniffing other dog’ anal glands, pissing on everything they can get their leg over, trying to fight other dogs, biting the faces off of children (I don’t even want to mention it because it’s sad… But it’s unfortunately true) and picking up dead sea birds. Oh, and they squeeze out sticky loaves for you the moment you leave the house, staring you right in the eye as they work their magic.

Dogs are often touted as man’s best friend, but this – dear readers – is nought but a myth. Dogs are those friends that come over to your place, knock over your belongings, yell at the top of their voice, try and hump your lady friends, and then polish off their visit by shitting on your rug. They are the friend’s your mother warns you about, but you allow them a place in your life out of sympathy and the knowledge that nobody else will love them.

And to finish off, an undisputable fact…

Half of them are bitches.

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burgers 2.0 by kieran bennett

The Hawaiian

When you’re eating a burger there’s always a niggling sense in the back of your mind that you could be healthier. You have vegetables, you have meat, you have carbohydrates; but you could do better. What about a ring of fruit? The Hawaiian does just that, giving you a meaty satisfaction while getting your mum off your back because technically, you’re eating fruit. This burger is a lot sweeter than any of the others in this article, not only thanks to the pineapple, but also to the small amount of teriyaki sauce added to the meat.

Burger Bits · Minced Beef · 1 Egg · ¼ cup of breadcrumbs · 1 tbsp. of teriyaki sauce (or more depending on how you like it) · Lettuce · Tomato · 1 Pineapple ring per burger · Cheese slices Burger Prep · Combine your mince, egg, breadcrumbs and teriyaki sauce; remembering that the teriyaki sauce will add a little more moisture to the burger. Throw that patty on to cook, cutting up your vegetables while it fries away. Flip the patty over once and when it’s brown on both sides, melt your cheese on top of the patty and then begin assembly. If you like to shake things up a bit and you’re feeling dangerous, you can even try pan frying your pineapple rings. Just fry the rings on either side in the pan for a couple minutes and serve. The sugar in the pineapple will caramelise slightly giving it a slightly stronger flavour.

Stack Order · Burger bottom · Teriyaki patty with cheese · Pineapple ring · Lettuce · Tomato

Smoky the Bear

If you’re a student, chances are you don’t have a barbeque. So how then do you satisfy that primal craving that all people have to consume delicious smoky, barbequey flavours? Well this burger can somewhat alleviate that, a slightly spicy patty, an intense barbeque sauce and onions means it’s kind of like sticking a gas bottle between two buns. Except actually edible.

Burger Bits · Beef mince · 1 Egg · ¼ cup of breadcrumbs · 1 tsp. of smoked paprika · 1 tsp. of cumin seeds (not ground cumin) · 1tsp. of garlic salt · Tomato · Lettuce · 2 rashers of bacon per burger · Sliced red onion · Smoky Cheese · ½ cup of barbeque sauce · 1 tbsp. of tomato paste · ¼ tsp. of cayenne pepper · 1 tsp. of lemon juice Burger Prep · Cut yourself some onion rings and start heating the pan up.

Combine your beef mince, egg, breadcrumbs, paprika, cumin seeds and garlic salt. Form this into patties and start cooking your patties and onions. While they cook, cut up your other vegetables and begin your sauce. Combining the barbeque sauce and the tomato paste will take the edge of a lot of the excessive sweetness that many barbeque sauces suffer from, so throw that in with your sauce. Adding the lemon juice will help bring out the smoky flavour and give the sauce a nice citrus flavour while the cayenne pepper will give a slight spice. Be extremely careful with the cayenne pepper however as this stuff is wildly spicy and adding too much can have the potential to totally ruin the sauce.

After the first burger flip, throw in your bacon and fry it up good.

When everything’s almost cooked, starting melting the cheese on top of the patty. When everything’s melted/fried/cooked, commence building.

Stack Order · Burger bottom · Barbeque patty with cheese · Lettuce · Tomato · Red onion slices · Barbeque sauce · Bun top

Thai-ger style

Burgers are as heavy as the ending to Toy Story 3, so once in a while it's nice to have a (somewhat) light burger. With crisp, Thai flavours, this burger has a slight spice to it but still manages to be a relative breath of fresh air.

The addition of coriander and a crunchy slaw instead of lettuce and tomato means that this burger is a damn sight different from your standard burger.

Burger Bits · Beef mince · 1 Egg · ¼ cup of breadcrumbs · 2 tbsp. of chopped coriander · 1 tbsp. of red curry paste · 1 sprig of finely chopped spring onion · 2 tsp. of fish sauce · A squirt of lime juice · A shimmy of salt · A jive of pepper · 1 carrot, grated · 1 red pepper, finely sliced · ¼ of a cabbage, finely sliced · 3 tbsp. fish sauce · 3 tbsp. lime juice Burger Prep · Combine your mince, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped coriander, curry paste, spring onion, 2 tsp. of fish sauce, a squirt of lime juice and salt and pepper in a bowl. Form this mix into patties and start cooking. While those cook away happily, combine everything else in a bowl for your burger slaw. When the patties are done, begin assembly.

Stack Order · Bun bottom · Thai patty · Thai slaw · Burger top

The Dessert Burger

Okay so this one isn’t beef. It’s ice-cream and cake and fruit and chocolate and all those other very healthy things that one needs for happiness. I’m not sure what else I can say here other than it’s sweet, it’s heavy, it’s delicious and please oh please, don’t have more than one every 365 days.

Burger Bits · Two round pieces of sponge cake (this will form the bottom and top of your burger) · A mashed banana · 25gm of melted chocolate · A little flour · Strawberry slices · Green apple slices · Vanilla Ice-cream Burger Prep · Heat water in a small pot, but do not let it reach boiling point.

Place a glass bowl on top of the pot, creating a slight seal between the pot and the bowl. Place your chocolate in the bowl and allow it to melt. While it melts, mush your banana and slice the strawberry and apple. When the chocolate has melted combine it with the mushed banana and a little flour. Take a medium sized scoop of ice-cream and leave it in a bowl to soften. While it does so, cook your patties on either side until they are firm. Once they are cooked and no longer falling apart, spread a little bit of your ice-cream on your first piece of sponge cake and start stacking Stack Order · Sponge cake · Spreading of ice-cream · Banana chocolate patty · Green apple slices · Strawberry slices · Spreading of ice-cream · Sponge cake

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REVIEWS

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The Giver Directed by Phillip Noyce Starring Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep

who seem to run the show (note; why are movie Elders ALWAYS bad news?), the community enjoys perfect equality, living in identical houses and working in jobs assigned to them on the day they come of age.

Jonas (Thwaites) has always been a little different, and this is recognised at the coming of age ceremony where he is named ‘Receiver of Memories’, apparently the most important role in the community. Each day, he reports to the bearded Giver (Bridges) at the community’s edge to receive memories of how things used to be, before human’s more extreme emotions were removed from society. He experiences, snow, colour, love, loss, war, the whole spectrum and becomes a changed and illuminated individual, eventually realising the community’s dark secrets.

Reviewed by Matthew Cattin Having studied the novel by Lois Lowry in third form English, I can’t say I was all that excited to see the big screen adaptation. I barely remembered the story, but the class’ attitude towards it still sticks with me – yet another work of fiction ruined by an intro, three body paragraphs and a conclusion.

Reviewers have not been kind to the film, and going into the cinema, I had very low expectations. Good thing too, really… It saved me from disappointment.

The premise is pretty cool I s’pose; a society of sameness, contained within boundaries and lead to believe nothing exists elsewhere. Within this community, there is no conflict, no pain, no concept of death or loss. But for the Elders

Coo Cup

Takeaway and Dine-In 18-26 Wellesley Street

Reviewed by Kieran Bennett When my tummy gets the rumblies, I am faced with a dilemma. On the one hand, I need food. But on the other hand, I am incredibly cheap. And on the third hand (if you know what I mean, ladies) I’m really hungry. Coo Cup, part of the group of shops that’s popped up next to the Langsford Gallery near Lorne St, is something of a solution.

Coo Cup is a shockingly simple idea. Take some rice, some vegetables and meat, and then put it in a cup with sauce. But that really doesn’t do justice to the humble Coo Cup. Coo Cup provides a variety of flavours,

It’s an interesting premise for a film – especially considering its young target audience. However, it amazed me just how dull it still managed to be. I could have sworn my heart rate actually dropped in the so called ‘climax’ and despite the A-list star power of Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, it never managed to convince. Even the addition of a brunette Taylor Swift in a minor role did little for me. Stick to singing Miss Swift. Well… No, maybe just retire.

The film’s conclusion was very underwhelming, leaving very little explanation and plenty more questions in the mind of the viewer. Jonas realises what he must do to save the community, but there is zero explanation as to why or how his actions actually help, and to me, this is asking too much from the audience. I went along with it at the time, but when the credits rolled, I thought to myself, hold the phone… why did that even happen? Maybe Tay-Tay will know.

I also found it a bit odd that book Jonas is 11, yet film Jonas is played by 24-year-old Thwaites – perhaps a decision made to win young ladies over?

Anywho, the film is average at best. If you dig The Hunger Games, Divergent, Ender’s Game and the rest of the cringe-worthy teen dystopia films however, this one’s a must.

by which I mean they reproduce a variety of Japanese and Korean dishes in a cup with rice. This isn’t to say that Coo Cup isn’t exciting or delicious. I have currently tried five different flavours and each was as good as the last. Chicken Teriyaki was almost exactly what I was expecting, as was Chicken Katsu, while the Egg-Don was Chicken Teriyaki with an egg on top - exciting stuff. The Japanese Curry however was simply fantastic. Piles and piles of this rich, spicy sauce that I just couldn’t get enough of, with faint traces of pepper. Spicy Pork was even better with an absolutely blisteringly spicy sauce that quite happily set my face on fire. Maybe not one to have too often, but still delicious.

What really sets Coo Cup apart, though, is that every cup I’ve tried has had incredible value for money. It costs $8.90 for a regular sized cup, $9.90 for some flavours, and $2 extra to upgrade your size. Unless I was feeding several small children, however, I would never upgrade. The regular size is plenty and leaves me feeling very full and satisfied. Not only in terms of tummy rumblings, but in terms of the iron grip I have on my wallet. The cups are filled to the brim with fluffy white rice and toppings. There are plenty of vegetables in the cups and unlike a lot of other Asian places I’ve eaten at, it's more than just a big dumping of dry, flavourless cabbage. Coo Cup’s cabbage is crisp, fresh and is only a part of the cup, not the main feature. If veggies aren’t your thing, though, there’s plenty of meat too. Generous helpings of the stuff, and equally as generously sized pieces means that there’s never that awkward period of having to choke down a bunch of rice and cabbage because your chicken was gone in two bites.

The restaurant itself is quite quirky too, being a strange mix of traditional, modern, Asian and Western design. There’s always something to look at while you wait, whether it’s the old VHS’s on the shelf or the constant stream of superhero-themed anime playing on the projector. The staff is friendly as well, with every person I’ve been served by more than willing to explain the different flavours, and greeting me with a huge smile and cheery hello.

Coo Cup gets the seal of approval from my stomach, and my wallet.

Frank Directed by Lenny Abrahamson Starring Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Things take an apparent turn for the better however, when so-alternativeit-hurts band Soronprfbs (which none of the group can pronounce) lose their keyboard player to a public mental breakdown. Jon, who plays keys, witnesses the drama and offhandedly suggests he could fill in. The band takes him up on the offer, picks him up in an Ireland-bound van, and thus begins a whirlwind journey of music and madness.

What Jon doesn’t know is that he’s not just filling in for a gig in Ireland, the band has hired a property off the beaten track to record an album. Leading the band is the charismatic mystery Frank, a man who never removes a bobble-headed, fully encompassing mask. Despite his eccentricities however, he’s probably the sanest in the band (and definitely the nicest), and what’s more, his musical style is completely unique and experimental. Jon sees the potential and believes he is a part of something that could be huge. He begins blogging and recording the band’s progress, but where will it lead? Will they succeed? Or collapse under their ambitions?

Reviewed by Matthew Cattin Quirky, hilarious, and, at times unexpectedly emotional, Frank is one of the best films of the year. Loosely based on the British musician Chris Sievey who would wear a papier-mâché head to perform as character Frank Sidebottom in the 70s and 80s, it’s a story that proves the only thing stranger than fiction is reality.

From its opening scene, I was enthralled. We are first introduced to Jon Burroughs, a naïve, 20-something failure of a songwriter whose positive social media posts never accurately reflect his truly mundane life.

The Skeleton Twins Directed by Craig Johnson Starring Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson

Reviewed by Ethan Sills The Skeleton Twins was one of my favourite movies from this year’s film festival and perhaps the most surprising. I went to see it largely because I saw that the incredibly talented and wonderfully hilarious duo of Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader were the leads, meaning my two favourite actors from Saturday Night Live were reuniting on the big screen. That was enough to get me to the cinema, but I was blown away by how Twins managed to be so wondrously hilarious and tearjerkingly depressing all at once.

The movie follows estranged twins Milo and Maggie as they are brought together after Milo fails in his attempt to commit suicide. As his next of kin, twin sister Maggie is called to take him home, interrupting her own contemplation of death. Returning to their hometown to recuperate, the twins bond as they reflect on how they got to where they are now, facing their pasts and questioning the future while trying to mend their relationship after ten years apart.

The cast does a stellar job at bringing the quirky story to life. Fassbender is typically class, his acting chops shining through despite the expressiondisabling mask. Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) is perfect in his role as the optimistic (yet rather meddling) Jon, and Maggie Gyllenhaal is rather chilling as the violent and abrasive Theremin player Clara. The trailer sells Frank as a light-hearted indie flick, but be warned, it’s not all laughs. There are some fairly heavy themes touched upon and a few scenes in there that almost had me reaching for the tissue box. The final act in particular is the perfect mix of strange, delightful and heart breaking – when you see it, you’ll know.

Much like Soronprfbs’ music, Frank isn’t for everybody. It’s the type of film I can imagine many would finish and say “well that was a waste of bloody time…”

However, if you can get past its quirky nature, I’m sure you will love it to bits.

Get into it.

On paper, Twins sounds really depressing, and there is no denying that there are some pretty heavy themes tackled over these 90 minutes.

However, this is also one of the funniest movies I have seen all year. Writer/ director Craig Johnson finds a near-perfect balance between drama and comedy, slipping in the laughs at exactly the right moments. The humour does not detract from or weaken the heavy subject matter at hand, but rather builds the characters as the twins find the funny side in their rocky pasts and use comedy as a defensive tool against one another. It doesn’t always work, and the movie can be tonally off at times, certainly near the end, but Johnson mostly pulls it off.

Wiig and Hader are perfectly cast as Maggie and Milo. Having only seen them in comedies, I was amazed by how well they handled the dramatic parts of their storylines, both doing an incredible job tackling the deeply troubled siblings while still delivering every joke perfectly. This is the most realistic portrayal of siblings I have ever seen in a movie, covering both the fond and bitter memories that come from being related with equal parts of humour and sadness. Johnson also does a great job of letting the reveal of why they haven’t seen each other slowly creep up on the audience: we wonder why they have not spoken, but we are not forced to ask the question in every scene, instead being surprised when the revelation finally comes out.

My one problem would be that I wish it had been longer, not just for more jokes but also to help flesh out some of the storylines and themes that are annoyingly incomplete by the end of the movie. However, The Skeleton Twins is something I could gladly watch again and again. It is the funniest movie about suicide you will ever see, one you hope never ends no matter how depressing it gets, and features perhaps the greatest lip-syncing scene ever: simply excellent.

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A Cursed Girl’s Guide to Surviving Vacations

By Laurien Barks

LOOK AT THE GROUND

I’ve done my fair share of travelling; it’s one of the things I love most in this world. But like the majority of things we love, travel and vacations come with their fair share of maddening qualities. Annoying quirks that threaten to push you over the edge and break up with them forever. I’m never able to hold a grudge and stay angry at them for long, but I tell you, they sure know how to push my freaking buttons sometimes. So, I’ve decided to write up a bit of a survival guide based on my own personal mishaps, to refer back to the next time the travel gods decide to smite me for no other reason but to fuel their own entertainment.

GET YOUR BIOHAZARD ON The plane is a breeding ground for bacteria. Not only have you got the infectious snotting baby crying bubbles of mucus into your air supply at regular intervals, but you’ve got foreign mutations of colds coming at you, courtesy of representatives from every part of the globe. Invest in a biohazard suit and run fast when security tries to confiscate it - it’ll save you a week of coughing, sneezing, and leaky orifices at your holiday destination.

WEAR LESS CLOTHING IN HOT DESTINATIONS

For the love of your feet and legs, look at the gosh darn ground on occasion! There are poisonous foreign fruits that contain juices with the power to make your thigh swell into an unrecognizable shape should you accidentally sit on one. There are huge pots of sticky mud that have the ability to steal your nice new hiking boots. And there are turtles that bite if you accidentally go to step on them. Just have a glance down every now and then, would you?

WAVE TUMBLING IS NOT A TWO-MAN SPORT Go ahead and throw yourself into massive cresting waves, it’s a total blast with hardly any drowning potential - just don’t team up to do it. It’s one thing to be rolled about and thrown onto the shore like a single limp noodle, but to grab your little brother and drag him along with you is a whole other issue. Dealing with four extra limbs and another head when neither of you have any control over your body, is not the most advisable activity around. You could wind up with a massively swollen black eye right before you’re required to go out to a high class restaurant in the pretty new dress that you spent forever picking out so you’d look perfect. But, I mean, if that were to happen, at least you’d have something to distract people from your weirdly shaped, poison-injected thigh.

Not only will the babes at the beach thank you (because, let’s face it, your body is bangin’), but so will your skin. Beating sun, warm sands, and inflamed heat rashes…it’s the postcard caption you’ve come to know and love.

Avoid the all over (and I mean, ALL over) collage of throbbing red bumps by dressing down and sticking to the shade. Let your skin breathe, and in return it will try its best not to make you look like a topographical map of mars. In taking preventative measures you’ll also be able to avoid those pesky visits to wall-less hospitals with grass roofs, lizards, and doctors who ask you for your own diagnosis. Not that you don’t have the time of your life at these shindigs… It’s Mum who isn’t such a fan.

Get amongst the beautiful lakes and rivers that you explore, don’t be afraid to get in and swim your little heart out, but maybe just be aware of who else is in the immediate proximity. If,( now this is just an example off the top of my head), you happen to see a couple kids having a rock throwing competition…maybe choose not to swim in that part of the lake. It’d be terrible if one were to clock you over the head and send you to the hospital for stitches and concussion monitoring.

REAPPLY SUNSCREEN EVERY HOUR

DON’T TRUST EVERYONE

I know the bottle says you have longer, but it’s talking to the general public, not the girl who blushes bright pink at her own thoughts. Put the effort in.

Five minutes of inconvenient re-lathering is a whole lot more pleasant than two days of agony followed by a week of enduring a healing sunburn that looks like your skin literally boiled, with its bubbles full of oozy liquid.

You might think that everyone is as wonderful as your family and friends, but this doesn’t tend to be the case in the real world. When an older gentleman approaches you while you’re waiting for your parents to come pick you up from camp, it’s probably best not to agree to let him take your photo and then follow up by giving your full name. He might actually be a really kind gentlemen who you later learn to be a mutual friend of your grandmother’s, but trusting him unquestionably isn’t worth the horrified stress and investigation that your parents would have to throw themselves into if you were to enthusiastically tell them all about it.

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