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CITATION - To mention or to quote, showing a particular word or phrase in context

CREDIBILITY- capable of being believed; trustworthy,

PARAPHRASE - To reword, or put something in an easier to understand context.

1. To plagiarize is to “ take the ideas / writings, from an-other and pass them off as one’s own. When you do this, you are committing a form of academic dishonesty. In ac-tuality, plagiarism is a type of stealing. The person whose ideas or sentences you are passing off as your own has worked hard to write down his or her ideas. If you just copy another’s work, you are not really working at all, you are not learning anything, and you are not processing the information in any way. In fact, you are just copying.

2. Lecturers want you to do more than that in your research papers. They want to know that you have pro-cessed the information in some way. To show them that you understand the material, you want to put the ideas that you are learning into your own words. You can do this by summarizing or paraphrasing the material.

3. To further avoid plagiarism, you will also want to document where you found your information. There are several styles of documentation, including the use of in-text citations and footnotes.

4. Because academic honesty is an important part of all institutions, students will experience harsh consequences such as failure as a result of plagiarism, just as they would if they were caught cheating on a test.

5. Obviously it’s against the rules to copy chunks from your friend’s work, and it’s also plagiarism to borrow passages from books, articles or Web sites without identifying them. You know that the purpose of any paper is to show your own thinking, not create a patchwork of borrowed ideas. But you may still be wondering how you’re supposed to give proper references to all the read-ing you’ve done and all the ideas you’ve encountered.

6. The point of documentation sources in academic papers is to demonstrate that you know what is going on in your field of study. It’s also a courtesy to your read-ers because it helps them consult the material you’ve found. That’s especially important for Internet sources. So mentioning what others have said doesn’t lessen the credit you get for your own thinking—in fact, it adds to your credibility.

COMMONLY ASkED qUESTIONS

CAN’T I AVOID PROBLEMS JuST BY LISTING EVERY SOuRCE IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHY?No, you need to integrate your acknowledgements into what you’re saying. Give the reference as soon as you’ve mentioned the idea you’re using, not just at the end of the paragraph. It’s often a good idea to name the authors (‘’X says’’ and ‘’Y argues against X’’) and then indicate your own stand ( ‘’A more inclusive perspective, however, ....’’).

IF I PuT THE IDEAS INTO MY OwN wORDS, DO I STILL HAVE TO CLOG uP MY PAGES wITH ALL THOSE NAMES AND NuMBERS?Yes, you do. In academic papers, you need to keep men-tioning authors and pages and dates to show how your ideas are related to those of the experts. It’s sensible to use your own words because that saves space and lets you connect ideas smoothly. But whether you quote a passage directly in quotation marks, paraphrase it closely in your own words, or just summarize it rapidly, you need to identify the source then and there. ( That applies to Internet sources too: you still need author and date as well as title and URL.

BuT I DIDN’T KNOw ANYTHING ABOuT THE SuB-JECT uNTIL I STARTED THIS PAPER. DO I HAVE TO GIVE AN ACKNOwLEDGMENT FOR EVERY POINT I MAKE?You’re safer to over-reference than to skimp. But you can cut down the clutter by recognizing that some ideas are ‘’common knowledge’’ in the field. Facts easily found in standard reference books are considered common knowledge: the date of for World War II, for example, or Australia’s population. You don’t need to name a specific source for them. In some disciplines, information covered in class lectures doesn’t need acknowledgments.

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CITATION - To mention or to quote, showing a particular word or phrase in context

CREDIBILITY- capable of being believed; trustworthy,

PARAPHRASE - To reword, or put something in an easier to understand context.

HOw CAN I TELL wHAT’S MY OwN IDEA AND wHAT HAS COME FROM SOMEBODY ELSE?Careful record-keeping helps. Always write down the author, title and publication information ( include the URL and other identifying information for web pages) so you can attach names and dates to specific ideas. Taking good notes is also essential. Don’t paste passages from webpages into your draft: that’s asking for trouble. As you read any text—on-line or on the page—summarize useful points in your own words. If you record a phrase or sentence you might want to quote, put quotation marks around it in your notes to remind yourself that you’re copying the author’s exact words. And make a deliberate ef-fort as you read to notice connections among ideas, especially contrast and disagreements. Also jot down questions or thoughts of your own. If you find as you write that you’re following one or two of yours sources too closely, deliberately look back in your notes for other sources that take different views; the write about the differences and why they exist.

SO wHAT ExACTLY DO I HAVE TO DOCu-MENT?Quotations, paraphrases, or summaries: If you use the author’s exact words, enclose them in quotations marks. Quote a few words of the work you’re analys-ing and comment on them. In most cases, use your own words to paraphrase or summarize the idea you want to discuss, emphasizing the points relevant to your argument. Mentioning the author’s name indicates where the borrowing starts and stops and gains you glory.

E.g. As Morris puts it in The Human Zoo (1), ‘’we can always be sure that today’s daring innovation will be tomorrow’s respectability’’ (1) Morris, S. (1994). The Human Zoo: How the mind creates language. New York: Morrow (p.189)

IELTS BOOk 7 - STEP UP TO IELTS SELF-STUDY STUDENT’S BOOk Overview:Step up IELTS will work well for students preparing for the IELTS examination on their own. If you are aiming to get a higher band result 7+ this would be a good choice for practice material, as the questions are not as easy as others. The book gives a variety of tips on how to prepare such as picture description, Vocabulary exercises brainstorming, examination of sample paragraphs etc. This book is for those who have a higher level of English (Upper Intermediate +) and who require high band scores.

Tests included: 1 Full General Training test +1 Full Academic Test Answer keys: Included.Listening Transcripts: Included.Price: $52 - $56

what we liked• All the various question types in the examination are explained with step-by-step strategies to deal with each.• The book provides examples for each question type, sample practice tasks and tips how to maximize the

score in exam• A real in-depth strategy book to help with all academic skills you can take with you into future academic life.

what we didn’t like• There is only one full practice test of the Academic and the General Training Module in the book, so to prac-

tise more you would need to purchase additional test papers.• No Answer sheets are included in the book, so you wouldn’t be able to practice transferring answers correctly

as required in the real exam.• Audio for the listening tests are not included in the price of the book and would cost additional $65 making it

a very expensive choice.• There are two versions of the book. Make sure to buy the ‘With answers’ edition as this contains a full answer

key and information on the exam.

IELTS STUDY BOOKS REVIEWBY ANA FERNANDEZ

Once yOu’ve learnt yOu have tO dO an IeltS exam the next queStIOn IS hOw. If yOu dOn’t have a lOt Of tIme Or are unable tO jOIn a preparatIOn claSS, buyIng a Student Study bOOk cOuld be yOur beSt chance. but whIch One? In thIS ISSue IStudent lOOkS at a few Of the tOp SellIng bOOkS, theIr prOS and cOnS and value fOr mOney tO help yOu make that decISIOn.

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kAPLAN IELTS 2009-2010 EDITIONOverviewThis book is a useful starting place for those unsure of which test to take. It has a lot of advice on how to improve your skills in writing and reading. The book has both General Training and academic practice sections. The Listening and Speaking sections are separated but are exactly the same, which may be confusing (and a waste of time) for those trying to practise lots of examples before sitting the real exam.

Tests included: 1 Full General Training test + 1 Full Academic testAnswer keys: Included.Answer sheets: Not included.Listening Transcripts: Included.Price: $55

what we liked• The price of the book includes the CD for listening practice activities as well as the included listening tests. • All the various question types in the examination are explained with step-by-step strategies to deal with each.

what we didn’t like• There is only one full listening practice test in the book, so to practise more you would need to purchase ad-

ditional test papers.• The Audio CD include in the book does not match ALL the activities in the book, making it really confusing

when practising the listening module of the exam.

IELTS 7OverviewThis is the 7th issue in a series of books released by Cambridge University who de-vise and issue the IELTS examinations. The book consists of old IELTS examinations that are not used anymore. What is great it the real life practice these books can give you. Past series are also available.

Tests included: 4 Full Academic Tests + 2 Full General Training TestsAnswer keys: Included.Answer sheets: Included.Listening Transcripts: Included.Price: $45 - $50

what we liked• Real examples of past IELTS tests that give you a real understanding of what the exam is like. • An answer sheets to practise transferring your answers correctly.• Examples of the Writing Answer Paper to copy and practise writing answers to achieve the word limits.

what we didn’t like• There is no advice or ‘how to’ this is only a test book, so if you are a new to the structure of the exam this

could be confusing. • CDs are expensive ($70) and are not included in the price of the book.

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ACTION PLAN FOR IELTS (FOR IELTS GENERAL TRAINING)Overview:This book is an intensive, low-levelled exam practice guide focussing on the General Training Module only. It is especially useful for those who only have a few weeks to prepare and have no idea about the structure of the IELTS exam.

It is organised in the same order as the IELTS test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking modules) and examines each question type in detail. It provides a variety of example activities, mini practice tasks and advice on how to maximize your results in the test.

Tests included: 1 Full General Training testAnswer keys: Included.Listening Transcripts: Included.Price: $50 - $55 (includes CD)

what we liked:• Well organised for those with limited time to prepare as it is easy to follow.• All the various question types in the examination are explained with step-by-step strategies to deal with each.• Action Plan for IELTS is available for both the Academic and General Training module. The Academic module

is suitable for students around Band 6+ and the General Training module for students around Band 5+.

what we didn’t like:• There is only one full practice test in the book, so to practise more you would need to purchase additional test

books.• No Answer sheets are included in the book, so you wouldn’t be able to practice transferring answers correctly

as required in the real exam.

PREPARE FOR IELTS (ACADEMIC MODULE)Overview:These practice tests will help you prepare for the General Training module of the IELTS tests. The book goes through each module of the exam and has little activities to help you find your problems with the exam and get used to doing the exam. There are 5 practice exams which have reportedly been tested by IELTS preparation classes to make sure all activities are relevant and useful. Tests included: 5 Full Academic testsAnswer keys: Included.Answer sheets: Not included.Listening Transcripts: Included.Price: $65-$70

what we liked• All the various question types that you might meet in the exam are included over the 5 tests, giving you the

opportunity to get heaps of practise in one book.• There is also a General Training version of the book, for those who are require to sit it. It is as good as the

Academic version and suits those requiring 6+ band results.• The price includes the Audio CD required for the listening modules.

what we didn’t like• No Answer sheets are included in the book, so you wouldn’t be able to practice transferring answers correctly

as required in the real exam.• There may be too little advice and tips for those unfamiliar with the exam.

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FOCUS ON IELTS ACADEMIC (NEW EDITION)OverviewThe new edition of this book has made many improvements. It not only will prepare you for the Academic Module of the examination by going over question types and sections f the examination but also will teach you skills that you will need to achieve a successful study life at either university or TAFE. It has a lot of new material is thorough exam skills training and graded practice to help students pass the exam.

Tests included: 1 Full Academic testAnswer keys: Included.Answer sheets: IncludedListening Transcripts: Included.Price: $57 - $65

what we liked• A lot of advice to help you actually prepare for any type of examination. • All the various question types in the examination are explained with step-by-step strategies to deal with each.

what we didn’t like• There is so much do in the book that it is not a quick fix. You could spend weeks doing all the activities in the

examinations, so this book is not recommended for those who have little time to prepare. • There is only one full practice test in the book, so to practise more you would need to purchase additional test

papers.

To finish, best advice would be to look at online options for cheaper versions of the books and even second hand ones. Talk to friends and work colleagues for their experiences with preparation books and advice on which books are best. But if you really want a book you can hold on to it would be best to get two books; an activities book like the Focus on IELTS combined with practise test book like IELTS 7, would give you the best chance in the exam.

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Do you have any favourite foods?We love all kinds of food. I don’t think we have a favourite. We love to go out and try something different whenever we can.

Who has the most control in the relationship? Who “wears the pants?”I think we are 50-50

What would you say are the biggest cultural differ-ences, or hard to understand behaviours between the two of you?G: I am so funny in spanish but he never gets my jokes. I do not understand why Australians love to walk barefoot naked, I do not like that.L: One thing I find hard to understand is Gaby’s close relationship with her family. For me, I see my cousins maybe once or twice a year. But Gaby is on Skype every week talking with all her family.Another thing I still can’t get use to is to the mexican food, everytime I eat mole or pozole it gives me a stomachache. Or the fact that they love to eat really heavy in the morning: chilaquiles, tamales or more I can’t remember the names. I just like to have cereal for breakfast!

Comparing mixed and single culture relationships, which do you think is better? I don’t know about other people but for us what we have is the best. Why do you think so?Because we learn from each other and that makes you grow together.

Do you find there are any difficculties staying together? None

If you could change one thing about each other what would you want to change?G: That he could be tidy!

When you have an argument, who is the first to apologize?Depends who starts the fight

Can you mark him out of 100?G: 95% because he is not tidy and still hasn’t learnt spanish.

What do you think are the most important things in being together?G: He makes me a better person, I just hope he will be tidy one day and learn spanish.He is also the patient one and I’m the impatient one

From your experience, do you have any advice for our readers about being in a mixed race relationship?Be open to the experience and just love that special someone the way he or she is!

What is your mother tongue?G: SpanishL: English

Why did you decide to come Australia?G: Because I love hot weather! Also both myself and my friend Evyan got a job here.

Which language do you guys use for communicating each other?English

How long have you been together?4 years

How did you meet? At work, a really interesting story full of romance...mmm.... well not really... we went out with the guys at work, got drunk and ended up in a gay club!

What was your first impression of one another?G: A really nice guy with a bad boy lookL: My first impression of Gaby was I thought she was very shy and quiet. Because we used to work together and I remember always asking her if she would be coming to the work parties, she finally said yes. And thats how everything started.

What do you call each other?G: I call him chikiberto, monster, cookie but mostly I call him LennyL: I call her BB, Gaby or chiquis

How often do you say “I love you”?Everyday we say “Te amo chiqui”

What do you most love about one another? G: He is so handsome but, I mostly like his hands and his eyes. I also like how he is such a great person, pa-tient, hard working and always makes me laugh. Most importantly he always cheers me up when I’m down and says that everything is going to be ok.L: I love every single part of Gaby

What is your most beautiful memory you have to-gether?G: I have many. Once when he moved and we thought it was going to be hard to see each other, I said we would have try to make it work, he reponsded do you really have to try?I thought he was testing me but I have always been honest with him and I said “not really”. He said exactly my point “it just works”

Do you live together? YES

If yes, how do you divide the chores around the house such as washing, cleaning, cooking etc?G: If he cooks, I clean, if I cook he cleans. But mostly the cleaning is all up to me. He only does the cooking, groceries and pays the bills

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Name/Surname?Ayami Ono

Place of birth?Kyoto JAPAN

Birth Date?10th March

Favourite place in Australia?Darling harbour and the Rocks

Hobbies?reading, watching TV, drinking, cooking How long have you been Australia?1year and 4months what was the most surprised thing for you when you first came to Australia?The fact of how friendly the people in Australia are and how multicultural it is here.

Her name is Ayami. She is 24 years old. Born in Kyoto, Japan. After graduating university, she went to school to become a Japanese teacher. After teaching Japanese to foreigners in Japan, she decided to come to Australia for more teaching experience. She teaching and always enjoys meeting new people. Her favourite places in Sydney are Darling Harbour and the Rocks. There are many good restaurants and pubs which she enjoys going to. During her holidays she would like to travel and experience more of Australia and see places such as Broome and Central Australia.

Can you describe yourself in one sentence?Happy person!

Do you think studying Japanese is easier than English? If so, why do you think so?I think that depends on the person.How much you like studying Japanese and how interested you are in Japan greatly affect your progress and outcomes. I think that everyone has a chance to make progress in learning Japanese if they make a commitment to do so.

For you personally, what was the hardest part of learning English?The hardest thing for me is the english pronunciation. There are sounds that do not exist in Japanese. I think I need to practice more!

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" Boys in japan are a lot more shy and held back, while boys in

australia arent"

How does the Japanese education system differ to the Australian one?I don’t think I can properly answer this question as I have never undertaken studies in Australia before, so I don’t have any idea about the Australian educa-tion system.

Can you tell me the positive and negative as-pects of the Japanese education system?The positive aspect would be the club activities most students participate in after school. Not knowing other countries education systems to compare with, I don’t have enough knowledge to give any negative aspects.

why did you choose to become a teacher?When I was in Canberra, there was a girl living next door who was interested in learning Japanese.She asked me some questions about Japanese, which I was able to answer, This made me decide to become a Japanese teacher.

why did you want to teach in Australia?I have always enjoyed coming to Australia. This is my fourth time visiting Australia Many people in Australia are interested in learning Japanese, so naturally it’s probably the best place to visit as a Japanese teacher.

What difficulties do you have to deal with when you are teaching?Language is alive like a creature. It doesn’t always make sense and there are always some irregulari-ties. The difficult part is how I can teach those ir-regular rules and make them as simple as possible to understand for the students.

what motivates you when you are facing hard times?When I see my students are making progress with their Japanese study, especially the moment I see they are able to understand something they previously didn’t.

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"Live as though youll die tomorrow. Learn as though youll live forever"

what is your motto for teaching?Always have fun!

Do you have any plans for the future?I am thinking about going to Taiwan, Korea, and some other Asian countries as a Japanese teacher, but I am not sure at the moment.

How did you find the approach of guys towards girls in Australia compared to guys in Japan?Boys in Japan are a lot more shy and held back, while the boys in Australia aren’t!

what do you like to do in your free time?Sleep, cook, eat, watch TV, and drink beer.

where is your favourite place in Sydney?Darling harbour and the Rocks.

Japanese Fashion has become very popular around the world. Do you follow Japanese style trends or Aussie trends?I don’t really have preference between Japanese fashion or Australian fashion. I just like wearing something that can make me look better.

what is your favourite quote in English?Live as though you’ll die tomorrow, Learn as though you’ll live forever.

what would be your advice for enjoying Sydney life?I think there are many ways you can enjoy your life in Sydney. In my case, I meet my friends and take “time out” in Hyde park - and then get drunk in the city!

Lastly an important question many of our read-ers would like to know, do you have a boyfriend or someone special?Yes :)

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The Fixed Gear bicycle culture originally started in the USA and has rapidly spread all over the world. In Sydney it has really taken off over the last few years with groups like the Sydney Sunday Sessions and Robo Cog Bicycle Workshop helping to create a base and meeting place for like minded riders. We spent some time with some of the riders and learnt what makes them want to ride and why this scene is growing so rapidly.

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This is a short story about a passion of riding, multicultural friendship, and the oldest type of bikes ‘’fixies’’. We will explain to you what its all about, why its so popular and why you should ride. The fixed gear bicycle crazy has taken of in Sydney and you can see these custom machines chained up outside most inner city cafes and bars or weaving in and out of traffic, but it’s not just about the fashion or even riding a bike! The people that form this culture cross all races, lifestyles and ages. riding brings people together that might not have ever met. Many of the riders are interna-tional students or ex-patriots that have found themselves in a group of people that respect them and want nothing more then to ride with them, share a beer and have fun. Many international students in Sydney spend much of there time studying and the rest working hard as dishwashers and cleaners. Late nights, early mornings and broken English can make it very hard to make friends and have a social life. However a common interest, such as a passion for riding is helping to bring together many people from many different nations.

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How are fixed Gear bikes different to normal bicycles? Fixed Gear (or Fixies as they are commonly called) are the earliest type of bicycle. There is no “free wheel”, this means that the rear wheel is connected directly to the peddles meaning the rider cannot coast as the ped-als are always in turning when the bicycle is moving. This means the rider is able to stop without using a brake by resisting the rotation of the cranks or skidding. Some talented riders can also ride backwards. Racing on an oval Track known as a velodrome has always been done using a fixed-gear Track bike with out a brake, though in many different forms. Over the last 10 years however, fixes have become very popular on the road as well. This trend began with bicycle messengers who used fixed gear bikes as they have very few moving parts and therefor can be ridden day in day out with minimal main-tenance.

How long have you guys been riding?As mentioned before, the fixie scene has been growing for many years now in Sydney. It is only over the last year and a half however, that it has really taken off. Groups like the Sydney Sunday Sessions (SSS), The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) and Deus have really helped with this.

If someone wants to start riding how can they get involved?The SSS and Robo Cog (a community workshop set up for fixed gear bikes in surry hills) can be contacted through their Facebook pages and Blogs. All are welcome whether you are just starting out or have been riding for years!

How much would it cost to build a fixie?You can build a bike for a few hundred dollars if you try, however a good bike will usually set you back about a grand.

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How many nationalities are involved in your group?Its pretty wide, we have riders from Thailand, Japan, Ger-many, Italy, America… all over the place really. At any given time there can be four or five languages being spoken on a ride.

Are there events specifically set up for fixies?The SSS hold a ride from Martin Place every Sunday af-ternoon from 5, and often have BBQ’s and competi-tion (tricks, Sprints, Ally Cats etc). there are also many other similar groups that organise other rides.

The SSS recently put on an exhibition of the Sydney fixed gear scene at the Gallerys Victoria called “Fixed Up” to celebrate the one year anniversary of the group. This included many bikes on display as well as photography, artworks and the story of the group. We also held Roller races every Thursday night. The prize for first place was a bicycle made by Peter Bundy, a well known Sydney frame builder.

We heard that you are going to be moving your work-shop, Robo Cog?Robo Cog is a workshop for like minded Fixie and cycling enthusiasts to gather and share ideas as well as modify and repair their bikes using the tools provided. The shop is run by two Thai boys named House and Jet. They set up the workshop as a place for riders to hang out and learn how to maintain their bikes. The shop is now mov-ing from its original premise to a cafe that House and Jet have started on Riley street in Surry Hills under the same name of Robo cog.

How would you encourage readers to get involved with the fixed gear culture in Sydney?Check out the Facebook pages for SSS and Robo Cog. Come along and have a chat! Everyone is really friendly and ready to help and answer any questions. There is nothing better then riding a bike with your friends. So come along and give it a try!

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“I’ve been riding BMX for 27 years now. Such a long time when you think about it! But I’ve been riding bikes before then, too. I remember I used to watch other kids ride with no hands and I wanted to do that, too.

They were holding their seats with their hands, so I thought that’s how it’s done...I tried it. And I crashed, big time. But I got back up and tried again. And I got the hang of it after a while. I guess that’s one of the best lessons in riding. Maybe in life, too! When you fail, get back up and try again.

Seems to work for me...> Mike S.”

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Name: Makoto - Guitar Samurai

Place of birth: Chiba, Japan

Date of Birth: 25/07/1574

Favourite place in Australia: Litchfield

Hobbies & passtimes: Gaming, Playing Soccer, Camping and going on away on trips.

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Tell us a little about your background and about yourself:I was born in Chiba next to Tokyo in Japan. I started learning piano together with my little sister when I was 5 years old. Being young kids both of us found the music lessons tedious and boring and wanted to go hangout and play with our friends. When I was about 6 years old my sister quit learning the piano but I con-tinued on until one day my mother suggested I should quit piano lessons as well. She could not afford to sup-port two children at the same time. I was very happy to quit at the time, however, if I had continued I would probably be busking on an accordion or a keyboard instrument of some sort these days.I started playing classical guitar when I was in junior high school. I was hooked on Japanese Rock at the time. So, after saving my allowance I finally bought myself a long awaited electric guitar from Yamaha. After this I joined the music club in my school and was soon promoted to club leader by the teacher. You see, un-like the other students who were lazy and would always cut class, I was always in attendance. I was given a hard time by the other students in the club as I did not have as much musical skill as they did. This really crushed my pride but also gave me the motivation to practice practice practice! I can proudly say I am much better then them these days, I guess I just wanted to have the last laugh!Unfortunately, Japan at that time and as it still is, was in the midst of an economic crisis. Fearing for my future and wanting to please my parents I left my musical ambitions behind and went to university to major in Architecture. I graduated uni and became a business man. I was so busy and so over worked I had no time for myself or to focus on what I loved to do. After three years of working I could no longer take it. I quit my job and jumped on a plane to follow my dreams, my pas-sions and musical ambitions. You only live once! Make the most of it!

How long have you been in Australia:Total of 2 years and visited 3 times. My first visit to Australia was to Perth back in 2007.

Have you been to any other countries? If yes, where did you go?Yes, I have been to Korea, USA and New Zealand. I originally went to Korea on a school trip - I believe we need to know more about one anothers history. While there a saw many interesting things including an ugly statue of Buddha that was broken by the Japanese army during the war. Recently I went to Hawaii for my sisters wedding and also got to visit the pearl harbour memorial. I have also been to Seattle for English stud-ies and to visit my cousin which is a permanent resident there. Sadly I had no chance to pursue my passion for music while I was in Korea and Japan. In new Zealand on the other hand I had a great time busking. Kiwi’s are VERY generous, not only that I got to perform at many christmas gigs too.

How long have you been playing the Guitar? Do you play any other instruments?At least 10 years if not more. I unfortunately had a break from music during my time as a business man.Apart from guitar I also play piano, harmonica, bass and a traditional japanese “guitar” from Okinawa called a Sansin.

what is the guitar to you?I would have to say the guitar is my best friend. Some-times we argue.. “I am hitting the string this time but you are too f@#%ing late!!!” …but my guitar responds to me. “No Makoto, YOU are late!”

what style of music do you play? what kind of music do you like?I mainly play rock, 80’s metal and Enka.I like….. Rock, Metal, Classic, Blues, Jazz and Funk. Mainly Rock music :)

what made you decide to start performing in Sydney?Well.. I First started playing in Perth.Perth is a good place to live but sadly a little too small for busking, Sydney on the other hand is a great place.My fans in Sydney are so crazy! When I start playing the guitar they bless me with head banging. I love it when they do that!I’ve actually been to all the big cities around Australia so sometimes I bump into people I’ve met in Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane or Melbourne. It seems many people visit Sydney for one reason or another making it a melting pot of different people and cultures. With this in mind Sydney was the obvious choice for me to busk in, however I will still hopefully get a chance to busk in other Australian cities again.

How did you feel when busking the first time?Very tense and excited all at the same time. I actually needed to do it for money as I had run short on funds to stay in Australia and could not speak english very well. I was scared I might have to resort to begging!

Does the outfit you wear when performing have any significance or special meaning to you?My outfits are the Kimono and the Hakama - a very traditional Japanese costume much like what a samurai would have worn in medieval Japan. These days we only wear such costumes for special occasions such as weddings, new year, graduation ceremonies and funer-als, so if someone very “right wing” such as a Yakuza was to find me he might want to kill me for “insulting Japanese culture”. Hehe. Just joking :)

How do you feel when performing in front of so many people?I think about what they audience expects from me and what they would want me to do. I guess it is like a battle - I need much more energy than the audience so as not to fail their expectations!

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Have you ever considered giving up performing on the street?Many times for many reasons. It is a difficult lifestyle choice especially when some people are annoying, threatening and rude, it makes things very stressful. I would like to give a big thank you to my fans though, they are the ones which keep me coming back!

what would you say is the hardest thing about being a street performer?Noise control… Someone might LOVE my songs but sadly someone else might not like my songs. It is very hard to make everyone happy. I need to keep in mind that I cannot play too loudly and what time I should fin-ish up playing too. I was actually on TV in New Zealand on a show called “noise control” for playing too loudly in a public area!

Many people claim that music “is borderless”. Do you agree with this statement? Can you share any experiences that make you say so?Music is most definitely borderless! When I was a high school and had a band we wanted to do something cool at our gigs, so we threw meat such as beef steaks from the stage, much like rockstars throwing their guitar pick or their drumsticks into the crowd. The fans really seemed to love it and threw back many things on stage including condoms! So many condoms!!!! heheIn Australia and New Zealand fans have given me a lots of different funny goods while I’ve been busking: Sushi rolls, a jacket, beer, champagne, subway cards, schoo-ners stolen from a nearby pub and even a piggy bank! (I guess that was a sign I should start saving for the future or something?) oh and of course… Condoms. All music fans no matter where I’ve been in the world react to me in a similar way so yes, music is definitely borderless.

what are your plans for the future?Not entirely sure but I need to go to Europe - England, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and of course northern Europe, the home of metal music. Apart from that I want to start recording again. I have some unfinished songs so hopefully I can come back to Japan as a Rock musician.

If you could be any famous guitarist who would you be?hmmmmm…… There could only be one….. Randy Rhoads!

who do you admire? who are your role models?Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck, Yingwe Malmsteen, Zack Wild.

where can we usually see you performing?Usually on George Street but you may occasionally see me at Central Station.

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CHEFS GALLERYlocation: Shop 12, ground floor regent place, 501 george Street, Sydney nSw 2000phone: (02) 9287 8877

What you’ll find here at Chefs Gallery is home-style Northern Chinese food with a sophicated modern twist. They pride themselves on their philosophy “The skills of the chef are equally important as the quality of the ingredients”. And with one of the biggest open kitchens in Sydney, you know your dining experience is going to be nothing short of entertaining. Tastefully decorated with dark wooden tables and Chinese calligraphy on the walls, there are beautiful an-tiques and books displayed in glass cabinets throughout the restaurant. The service here is fast and friendly, with plenty of attention to detail, and although the restaurant is always full, the speed your meals are deliv-ered to your table is impressively quick. You know they’re serious about their noodles when you see all the choices they offer. Whether you opt for the noodles with soup, served dry, or fried, all the noodles are made to order, to ensure they are the freshest you’ll ever taste. You’ll also find on the menu a superb variety of Northern Chinese favourites such as pastries, dumplings and buns which are great to share among friends. With an ever larger open kitchen than Ding Tai Fung, it is an absolute treat to look in, and watch the chefs effortlessly knead, stretch, and swing the dough, as if playing a friendly game of tug-of-war with gravity. Absolutely mind-boggling. Room for dessert? Of course, there always is. Dainty and creative, they offer an impressive selection of both hot and cold desserts. Overall, a restaurant of high calibre, without the hefty bill. Perfect for a catch-up dinner with friends.

DISHES YOU MUST TRY Their handmade noodles of course!

And their dessert menu is absolutely delectable. Try the Osmanthus and Goji Berries Jelly, it’s light

and refreshing, with delicate flavours that will surely trigger a few childhood memories!

OPENING HOURS7 days a week

10:00am - 11:00pm

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MENYA MAPPENlocation: Shop 11, 537-551 george Street (inside Skyview plaza), Sydney 2000phone: (02) 9283 5525

Meaning “once again” in Nagoya dialect, Mappen is the newest addition to Japanese dining in Sydney, and it is refreshingly different. The concept is more ‘self-service’, which gives this place a relaxed and fun vibe,you’ll get to pick exactly what you want in your noodles, and also customise your meal to cater to your budget. There is a poster at the entrance with step-by-step instructions on how to order, but don’t let that put you off, the process is simple, or just follow arrows and the person in front of you! Once you’ve stepped in, you’ll instantly feel like you’ve travelled back in time to Japan’s Showa era. Old japanese movie posters decorates the interior, and a neat tin roof placed over the noodle and tempura bar. Grab a tray, pick out the noodle base you want, then watch them cook it in front of you. And with noodle bases from just $3.90, you can afford to pile on the tempura! They also offer sides to add to your noodles such as seaweed, menma and mountain herbs. Also you’ll find salads, onigiri, and miso soup for you pile onto your tray. For the rice enthusiasts, don’t worry, they make a great Gyu Don too. For a quick and authentic meal that’s easy on the wallet, Mappen will be bound to soon become one of Sydney’s favourites.

DISHES YOU MUST TRY Their Zaru soba is amazing. Cooked to order,

then chilled and served with dipping tsukedashi sauce. Simple, classic Japanese flavours which

are great for the warmer months ahead, and costs less than a green-tea latte from Starbucks.!

OPENING HOURSSunday to wednesday 11.30am -10.00pmthursday to Saturday 11.30am -10.30pm

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MRS CHAN’S KITCHENlocation: behind charlie chans pub, 631 - 635 george St, Sydney, nSwphone: (02) 9281 4299

A hidden gem just behind the renowned and newly refurbished Charlie Chans on George Street.

“Street Style” Thai food, using the freshest ingredients for that distinctively delectable aroma that we all love about Thai cuisine.

Being a licenced venue, means you can grab a round of drinks while you’re enjoying your meal. Authentic Thai food while sipping on a few schooners? It doesn’t get much better than that.

Quick and friendly service, with a relaxed atmosphere to match.

DISHES YOU MUST TRY Their Pad Thai definitely stands out with a rich smoky and nutty

flavour, accented with succulent spices

OPENING HOURS7 days a week

10am - 3.00pm 5pm - 10pm

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HARRY’S CAFE DE WHEELSlocation: corner cowper wharf roadway & brougham road woolloomooloo, nSw 2011 phone: (02) 9357 3074

Many would say Harry’s Cafe de Wheels is an Aussie icon, and it’s not hard to see why. Serving hot pies to the public since 1938, and still providing Sydneysiders with a hearty feed after a night out, Harry’s pies are Aussie meat pies at their very best. Realising that it is almost impossible to get a good feed late at night in Sydney, Harry “Tiger” Edwards opened a caravan café in Woolloomooloo over 70 years ago, and ever since then it has played an imperative role in Sydney’s nightlife. Not only is Harry’s popular with the locals, throughout the years it has attracted countless sailors and tourists, as well as celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Pat Rafter, Russell Crowe, and Olivia Newton-John, just to name a few.

Offering a mouthwatering selection of hotdogs and pies, such as Chicken and Mushroom, Steak, Cheese and Bacon, Curry Chicken, and of course, their House special, the “Tiger”, which is a beef pie served with mushy peas, mash and gravy. Although many more convenient locations have popping up around Sydney, heading down to the original Harry’s in Woolloomooloo is still quite the quintessential Sydney experience, and with a view to rival waterfront restaurants, you’ll be happily munching on your pie while looking out onto the harbour. Simple, yet surprising comforting and satisfying, not to mention great value for money. Can you think of any better way to end a night of frivolous drinking?

DISHES YOU MUST TRY Harry’s Hot Dog de Wheels. Smoked frankurt served with mushy

peas, chilli corn carne and garlic onion with cheese sauce and chilli sauce. Gratification on a paper plate. Best enjoyed by the water!

OPENING HOURSmonday, tuesday 8.30am – 2.00am

wednesday, thursday 8.30am – 3.00am friday 8.30am – 4.00am

Saturday 9.00am – 4.00am Sunday 9.00am – 1.00am

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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLSby Daniel Backhouse

Ingredients 750g mince meat (beef or pork)2 brown onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 egg50g breadcrumbs2 tablespoons tomato paste1 x 410g can crushed tomatoes185ml (3/4 cup) vegetable stock1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped4 tablespoons olive oilsalt & pepper400g spaghetti pasta

MethodIn a bowl mix together the minced meat, one third of the onion, one third of the garlic, the egg and a touch of salt and pepper. Now add the breadcrumbs, a little at a time, until you are able to roll the mixture stops sticking to your hands and holds together. Roll this mix into balls about the size of a 50c coin. Once rolled place balls into the fridge on a tray.Now for the sauce, into a large pot add 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat, lightly cook the remaining onion and garlic, if the onion starts to brown, turn the heat down a little. When the onion has softened, add the tomato paste, keep stirring to make sure it doesn’t stick and burn in the pot. Cook the tomato paste for a couple of minutes before adding the crushed tomato and vegetable stock. Let the sauce simmer on a me-dium to low heat.

While the sauce cooks, it’s a good time to fry the meatballs. In a large frying pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil on a high heat, add the balls, don’t have too many meatballs in the pan, just fry a few at a time. Once the meatballs are browned put them into the tomato sauce. Cook the meatballs in the sauce for around five minutes. Add the oregano, parsley and basil into the sauce.Cook the spaghetti according to the packet. Divide the pasta into serving bowls and pour the sauce and meat-balls on top. I like to serve it with a bit of grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a glass of red wine on the side.Enjoy!!

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Thai restaurant with great atmosphere, well presented and authentic Thai Classic food, Smiling, unobtrusive and plentiful staff in attractive Thai dress serve up an extensive range of beautiful Thai favourites with great flavour combinations. Servings are generous and each dish is fleshly prepared to order. The Atmosphere with full-length timber-framed concertina glass doors opening onto sidewalk tables, masses of candlelight, funky modern Thai light fixtures, lacquered timber tables, cushioned benches and vibrant soft furnishings, Chilli Jam exudes a chilled yet animated vibe. Glasses and bowls are lined up on the tables, making pretty display. Cool Bossa music adds to the ambience and

an open-plan kitchen inspires confidence.

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∆ 325 Church st. Parramatta Tel: 96873300∆ 249 Victoria rd. Gladesville Tel : 98170999∆ 104 Majors Bay Rd. Concord Tel: 97433400

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How did you guys get started? Swe@: We all met at uni in our audio engineering course at SAE, I had been DJing for about 2years and both Craig and Alex were really into the same genre of electro and music in general as myselfCraig: yeah I found it really interesting in Swe@’s concept of starting a crew together cause Alex and myself had been thinking about start-ing a band together and then Swe@ came along and then we started mucking around with the concept of a hardcore electro band. Then we started 3 bit djs

why 3-bit Djs?Alex: We are all obsessed with video games and old school Arcade games so we were actually on a train when we came up with it and plus 8bit music is awesome that shit rules!

what genre of music do you play?Swe@: We are a mixture of really filthy electro, Drum and bass and Dubstep but we focus more on a heavy side so Alex is basically out the front screaming his lungs out at the crowd and they really get into it.Alex: we have been told that the best way to sum our music/gigs is “We are the Bloody Beetroots on crack!”

3bit djs BY DIMITRI RAHN

3-BITS DJS ARE A SYDNEY BASED DJ CREW WHO HAVE BEEN GRABBING THE ATTENTION OF SYDNEYSIDERS FOR THE PAST 6MONTHS AND THEIR FAN BASE HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY GROWING. SWE@ PRONOUNCED SWEAT, INFAMOUS CRAIG AND EMO ALEXXX HAVE STARTED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN PUNk/HARDCORE AND DIRTY ELECTRO HOUSE.


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How did u bridge the gap between being in bands to DJing? Alex: Craig and I had always contemplated about starting up as DJ’s and we have both dabbled in electronic music production, I was in an industrial hardcore band, Craig is classically trained in music and Swe@ was in a Rage Against the Machine tribute band so the transition was a little bit to much to handle at one stage, but we love it now and are glad we chose DJ’ngCraig: that why when we perform our gigs they are really energetic cause most of us were in punk metal bands and we love to jump around when we are on stage and it involves us more with the crowd cause they feed from our energy.Swe@: you know you’ve played a good set when you leave the venue dripping with sweat

You guys are relatively new to the scene do you have anything big planned? Swe@: currently we are flat out with our club night WHO THE F#*K at Bar Century, which has taken up a lot of our time lately we are working on a couple of tracks which should be released towards the end of the year

Now you just recently played a gig in Melbourne for Skrillex how did u find playing a gig with the big shots?Alex: (laughs) man that was so surreal for me cause I had been a fan of Skrillex back when he played in a band called From First To Last and I’ve been practically obsessed with his genre of music ever since then.Swe@: yeah actually we found it pretty intense when we finished and Sonny (Skrillex) came up to us and said he’d watched our set and really enjoyed that was really awesome, and I think Alex had a minor heart attack.

what kind of set up do u have?Swea@: currently we use Serato with 2 Pioneer CDJ400’s then Alex has a Kaoss Pad and a fluro orange Shure PG48 Microphone and we usually just use the house mixers at venues. Eventually we would like to incorporate Ableton Live into our sets but that’s only when Bridge comes out linking Serato and Live together will we start to think about using them together.

If all 3 of you could choose to tour with any DJ/Group who would it be?Swea@: The Bloody BeetrootsAlex: Skrillex again cause he’s seriously a crazy kidCraig: Deadmau5

what venues have you played at and what venues are u interested to play in the future?Craig: So far we have played Bar Century and Candy’s Apartment in Sydney, The Capital in Wagga Wagga in support of DJ HELENA and then RATS in Melbourne supporting SkrillexAlex: I dunno where we’d like to play in the future I personally would love to play at TRASHBAGS cause they always have really good DJs there and its really our sorta genre of music

Anything you would like to say to people who have never seen your set before what to expect when they see you perform?Alex: An alcohol fuelled rockin’ shindig with raging hormones bouncing off the walls, people dancing on tabletops with sweat dripping off them3bit Djs are a group you should definitely look out for, there shows are bridled with energy and they are definitely a force to be reckoned with.

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WHO THE F#*k HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS AT BAR CENTURY CHECk OUT THESE LINkS FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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Slouchy lightweight cotton pants Black Sneakers-boots

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Denim jack good choose for this season

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Classic Diesel style 4-pocket cotton black jacket

Grey cotton top

Black leather jacketWhite t-shirtStraight shape JeansBlack leather man shoesCastual street style

Stree-Urban style Grey shirtBlack JackBlack skinny jeans with a pair of classic full black Vants

Street-Urban style cool hair style

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Gloden Jumpper

Pink color LEE shorts

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Lovely personalitywith sinning color selection looks really outstanding on the street

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black umbrella, looks like a bit Charles Chaplin feel or “ In the Rain ” 1952 screen shoots at girls version...Green, pink and blue as high light jump out of visions really pop and stylish combi-nation...

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The Uniqueness of old fashioned, vintage clothing, different from most people in common.Pretty soft salmon colour, black round dot texture really silky...50’s 60’s dresses style combine with lovely Accessories high light whole style

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Gothic punky style and black colour is her favourite. Oversize blacky top withSprinkled milky Patten’s LeggingLove it Wear a pair of Black Goth bootsGood combaination Really funky

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