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	.: So Hot for 13th August!

date: 13th August 2004
columnist: Margaux 'Love Me' Carlos

So Hot…

2004 DMC WORLD TECHNICS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
Tonight at Metro! With live shows from Muphin, Plutonic Lab with DJ FX plus breaking show by Breakcity Boys and hosted by the gorgeous Maya Jupiter and Reason, this is one event not to be missed! Who will represent Australia in London?

We have a double pass in our hot little hands for the first person to email us back with the answer to this question: What is current champion Staen 1’s real name? We’ll see you at margaux@12am.com.au

BLISS N ESO
Bliss n Eso have come of age. Skip forward to 2004, and you will find that Bliss, Eso and DJ Izm are as ambitious as ever, with the release of their debut album ‘Flowers in the Pavement’ out through Obese Records. To compliment the crew’s lyrical collage of crazy ideas, innovative metaphors, larger-than-life characters and intriguing role-play, Bliss has teamed up with some of Australia's freshest producers including Suffa from Hilltop Hoods, Weapon X and bnaproductions to produce an entrée into the sometimes-bizarre world of Bliss n Eso. 'Flowers In the Pavement' is released on 23rd August by Obese Records.

Bliss n Eso will be touring to promote the album over the coming months:
6th Aug MELBOURNE Obese Block Party @ Metro
27th Aug MELBOURNE People Under the Stairs @ Prince of Wales
9th Sept SYDNEY FITP tour (showcase) @ Gas Nightclub
11th Sept KATOOMBA FITP tour @ Tries Elies
17th Sept SYDNEY FBI stolen records launch @ Macquarie Uni
17th Sept NEWCASTLE FITP tour (showcase) @ Fanny’s
18th Sept CANBERRA FITP tour @ Church Bar
24th Sept SYDNEY FITP tour @ Beach Road Hotel
25th Sept HOBART FITP tour @ Eden
1st Oct PERTH FITP tour
2nd Oct PERTH FITP tour (showcase)
3rd Oct ADELAIDE FITP tour@ Traffic
6th Oct MELBOURNE FITP tour (Dj Ism set) @ Honky Tonks
7th Oct MELBOURNE FITP tour (showcase) @ Club Odeon
8th Oct GEELONG FITP tour @ The National Hotel
9th Oct MELBOURNE FITP tour @ Revolver
13th Oct BYRON BAY FITP tour @ C-Moog
14th Oct GOLD COAST FITP tour (showcase) @ Quest
15th Oct BRISBANE FITP tour (showcase)
16th Oct BRISBANE FITP tour

THE BEATS, BLEEPS AND BAGGY BRITCHES AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2004
triple j’s Sound Lab, Love+Mercy and penny drop present Music Vs Physics (Melbourne), Macromantics (Sydney) and mkB (Adelaide).

Music Vs Physics, Macromantics and MKB exchange words with audiences across Australia to signal a new era for beats and rhymes in this country. Words will be whirled, kids will dance and computer nerds will claim Hip Hop as these three indies make a posse all of their own.

TOUR DATES
3rd Sept SYDNEY @ Candy’s Apartment
4th Sept SYDNEY @ Jamie's Espresso Bar car park
9th Sept MELBOURNE @ The Evelyn
10th Sept BALLARAT @ The Karova Lounge
11th Sept ADELAIDE @ Crown & Sceptre Hotel

MARK RAE GOES 'INTO THE DEPTHS'
Mark Rae is best known for his work as Rae & Christian and their acclaimed album 'Northern Sulphuric Soul'. This September will see the release of 'Into the Depths', the follow up to his sensational debut solo album 'Rae Road'. Steeped in live soul and funk, 'Into the Depths' is a dynamic and sophisticated release. It features Veba whose divine vocals have featured on Mark Rae's previous work as well as on tracks from Rae & Christian. Mark also makes vocal contributions throughout the album, with the last track, 'San Francisco' featuring his first ever lead vocal track. Mark Rae will be playing his sensational funk and groove stylings when he tours Australia this October.

WWW.DRUMNBASSARENA.COM
The UK's best dnb website Drum and Bass Arena are proud to present their latest mix CD; a double disc workout from scene pioneers Fabio and Grooverider. Recently the pair was named as Knowledge magazine's lifetime achievers. The duo is now stronger than ever, each holding down their own labels – Creative Source and Prototype.

They have taken time out from their busy schedules to collect together some of the biggest and baddest dnb tunes. This album is a showcase of their favourite selections and finest mixing as well as their first back-to-back release ever. Nice one brova!

Explore the new minisite at: http://www.breakbeat.co.uk/album/minisite2004

So Not…
SOCIAL WANNABE CLIMBERS
Who think they are so knowledgeable and cultured after exploring Europe in 3 weeks so let’s see, that’s a country every half day? Pity you didn’t pick up any table manners, oh yes you know who you are!

NO MORE BULKBILLING
What’s going on? The new receptionist reckons it’s only for people with healthcare cards but I swear I’ve never had to paid at that clinic before…

VACCINATIONS
They stick it on your bum!

2B or not 2B
Hot tip guys – make sure you confirm which pencil you have to use for a big ass project or there will be tears shed. Apparently there is a big diff between 2B and 2H. Oh so close yet so far…

TIMES OF THE MONTH
You’re hot, you’re cold, people are mean and you’re just not on the ball with pencil grades, in fact you pretty much don’t know what’s going on half the time. What was I talking about again?

So What…
What women say (and what they really mean!)

Lesson 101 on words women use to help those not in the know, especially at certain times of the month:

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 women looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES
This is half an hour. 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 in "Fine".

GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows)
This is a dare. One that will result in a women getting upset over "Nothing" and will end in 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.

GO AHEAD
At some point in the near, future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal 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 arguing with you over "Nothing".

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is not to move or breathe and she will stay content.

THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow".

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 you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay".

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..."

"Women are meant to be loved, not to be understood". --Oscar Wilde

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