Golden News
Volume 17, Number 50 - Monday 7 June 2004
The official bulletin of the Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile is published
most Mondays and is distributed to all club members, District officials and
to "friends of KGM".

Winner "Best English Language Bulletin" in District 3450, 2001/2002
This Week's Meeting:
 
 
Our guest speaker this week is Ms. Chua Bee Leng, and the topic is "Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong".
 
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From Under The Kitchen Sink: Our spy in the Holiday Inn kitchen, Vincent "You Want Fries With That?" Lam, informs us that this week's fare is Chinese food (of course in China they just call it "food"):

Assorted dim sum platter, braised Kung Po style bean curd, baked chicken with onion and ginger, seasonal vegetables topped with black mushrooms, deep-fried chicken fillet topped with sweetened lime sauce, braised E-Fu noodles with chives and straw mushrooms, deep-fried sesame seed balls and chilled mango pudding.

 
Milestones:

 
Birthday greetings for:

08 June to June "Litigator" Liau, who shares her birthday with singer Nancy Sinatra, daughter of "Ol' Blue Eyes".
 
09 June to PP Vince "Grumpy" Pinto, who shares his birthday with nubile actress Natalie Portman.
 
12 June to Miranda "King" Kong, who shares her birthday with former US President George Bush, father of Gee Dubya.
 
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KGM Induction Anniversary Greetings, go out to:
 
Diana "Choo-Choo" Chou & David "Party Dude" Harilela, who were lovingly inducted together into KGM 5 years ago on 9 June 1999.
 
PE2B Elissa "Mrs. T" Cohen, who was inducted into KGM 13 years ago on 12 June 1991 - yet another remarkable achievement.
 
 
Attendance Awards:


At our last regular club meeting, IPP Nanu "Nanu" Lachman recognised the following KGM members for achieving 100% attendance during his year as Club President (2002/2003):

President Patricia Blair, PDG Dipo Sani, IPP Nanu Lachman, PP Joseph Kwan, PP C.K.Tsang, PP M.V. Ramadasan, PP Ebe Tung, PP Robin Ching, VP Elissa Cohen, PE Silva Yeung, Rtn Carola Chard, Rtn David Harilela and Rtn Miranda Kong.

 
Semi-Annual Dues:
 

Yes folks, it's time once again to pay your dues of $1,500 for the period 1 July to 31 December 2004, and you have two payment options:

1) By cash handed directly to KGM Treasurer Rajiv "Show Me The Money" Makhija;
 
2) By cheque payable to "Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile" mailed to P.O. Box 98129, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.
 
If you elect to pay by cheque, remember to clearly write your name on the back of the cheque, because our overworked and unpaid Treasurer doesn't always know which company name belongs to which member.


Fellowship News - Two Events in June:


It's LAST CALL for the annual Indian Night, to be graciously hosted by our generous Indian members from 7:30 p.m. on Friday 11 June 2004 at the Viceroy of India restaurant, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wanchai.
 
Female members are encouraged to wear Indian attire (e.g. a sari).On the other hand, dopey male members are reminded that the Indians in KGM do not wear war paint, they do not wear feathers in their hats, and they don't shoot at "palefaces" while riding wild stallions (although many are known to wager on them).
 
KGM members who will be attending MUST send a confirmation by email to PP Nanu "Nanu" Lachman, or telephone him on 2366 5555.

++ If you just turn up without warning, you will be spanked and sent to your room without any food. You have been warned.

Note to Susie "Madam Lash" Misini: please bring your whip and wear that little black outfit with the strategically place cut-outs.

Yee-haaaaaaaa!
 
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According to our Cultural Attaché to Dubai, Brian "Osama Bin Drinkin'" Hodgson, the annual NINC Night will be held from 7:00 p.m. on Saturday 19 June at (or quite possibly "in"), the Rooftop Pool of the Holiday Inn Golden Mile.

Special thanks go to our old mate Ted "Basil" Durham, for his exceptional assistance with this event (not only has he actually dipped his toe in the water to check for Piranha, Ted is generously sponsoring our live music). We need more guys like Ted.
 
As usual, the event is hosted by our enthusiastic NINC members, which means that our Chinese and Indian members get in for free (but please don't eat or drink too much, because all the NINCs are on welfare).
 
Anyway, there will be a BBQ. There will be games. There will be a quiz. There will be dancing girls. Well at least I hope there'll be dancing girls .......
 
KGM members who will be attending should send a confirmation by email to Brian Hodgson, or call him on telephone 9191 7508.

 
International Service:  
 
 
Our old mate David "Hip-Hop" Harilela has organised a visit to the RC Shanghai from 25 to 27 June 2004.
 
David has negotiated a special price of only $5,388 per person, which includes return economy class airfare on Dragonair, airport transfers, deluxe twin-share accommodation at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and breakfast. There's a surcharge for those who have personal hygiene issues and need their own room.
 
If you're interested in attending, contact David on telephone 9168 8333 or by email for further details.

 
District 3450 Events:
 

Still no juicy District gossip yet, and not much information about events for the new Rotary year either, except:
  • District Installation, Tuesday 5 July 2004 - details - (to be hosted by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon)
  • This space for rent. Call 1-800-SNOOZE for details.
 
Rotary International News:
 
 
New: Visit the web pages of incoming RI President Glenn E. Estess Jr. - here
 
New: Order the Rotary Centennial book online - here
 
New: Download lots of other cool stuff about the Rotary Centennial - here
 
Repeat: June is Rotary International's Recreational & Vocational Fellowships month ........ party on!

In other RI news:
 
1. Learn about the various Rotary International Programs on the RI website - details.
 
2. Read all about the ongoing plans for the RI Centennial in 2005 - details.

3. Visit the website of Rotary International President Jonathan Majiyagbe - details.
 
 
Rotary Information: 
 

The Exchange of Club Banners: One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags, or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and dis­trict events. 
 
The Rotary International Board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and encouraged participating clubs to ensure that the design of their banners is distinctive and expressive of the club’s community and country. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans, or designs portraying the territorial area of the club. The Board was also mindful of the financial burden such exchanges may impose upon some clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and request to exchange banners.

In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise discretion and moderation in the exchange of banners so that the financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the club.
 
Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as a tangible symbol of our international fellowship.

KGM Note: Apart from the usual cloth-type club banners, we believe KGM is the first Rotary Club in the world to introduce cheap and environmentally-friendly Banner Postcard. If you've never seen them, ask the KGM President or Secretary for some samples.
 
 
Geek Speak:
 
 
Do you have a "third level" domain name in Hong Kong (e.g. mycompany.com.hk)?
 
Well, if you do, I advise you to also register a "second level" domain name equivalent (e.g. mycompany.hk). As you can see, a "second-level" domain name simply uses "dot hk" without the "com", "org" or "net" in the middle.
 
To check availability of the "second level" domain name you want and/or to purchase one on-line, visit the website of the Hong Kong Domain Name Registration company "HKDNR" and click on the flashing "New" arrow, or ask your Internet Service Provider "ISP" (e.g. Pacificnet, Netvigator) to assist you.
 
And, in case you're wondering, a "first level" domain name is one which simply ends in "dot com", "dot org" or "dot net",  such as rckgm.org used by KGM, but of course these days virtually all the great "first level" short names have been taken.

 
Golden Smile: 
 

Understanding the Female vocabulary:
 
FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments.
 
FIVE MINUTES: This is an hour in real time. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an even trade.
 
NOTHING: This means "something," and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with "Fine"
 
GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows): This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine"
 
GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows): This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care". You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.
 
LOUD SIGH: This is not actually a word, but is a nonverbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing"
 
SOFT SIGH: Again, not a word, but a nonverbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.
 
THAT'S OK: This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's OK" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's OK" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow."
 
GO AHEAD: At some point in the near future, you're going to be in some mighty big trouble.
 
PLEASE DO: This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's OK"
 
THANKS: A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say you're welcome.
 
THANKS A LOT: This is much different from "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing"
 
WE NEED TO TALK: This is the female version of "I need to complain", and will often be said after toilet seats are left in the upright position, unfulfilling (for her) sex, in the event of forgotten anniversaries etc. There is absolutely no defense. You're in deep doo-doo. Don't say a word. Just hang your head in shame. Tears might work.
 
Quotable Quotes:

 
"No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other"

Jascha Heifetz
 
 
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