CCC Badminton: CATS@Waverley Wed 7:30pm-10:00pm

To be expected for CATS on Wednesday, 18-Oct-2006

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[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Here is what is expected for CATS on Wed 18-Oct-2006 (7:30pm-10:00pm) [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Expected Attendance: CATS=11(Regulars=11, Casuals/Drop-Ins=0), SOCIAL=6 [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]CATS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Chapter: 13. Holding the Shot – (with Deceptions) [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]CATS Trainees= Mei-W & Carole-L, Chiranthi-M & helmut-H, Morgan-C & hkhung, Benny-P & Haifeng-W, TzeKin-C & egb16a, Wesley-F. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]SOCIAL [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Social Players= BadFever, DoublesPlease, Fuji, andrewghw, kwongj, yschin. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]USAGE OF COURTS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]3 courts for CATS Trainees. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]1 court for Social Players. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Cheers... chris@ccc [/FONT] ​

 

Report for Wednesday(7:30pm-10:00pm) 18-Oct-2006: Chapter 13

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[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]For those who were absent, here is a report. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Attendance: CATS=10(Regulars=10, Casuals/Drop-Ins=0), WED SOCIAL=6. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]CATS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Chapter: 13. Holding the Shot – (with Deceptions) [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Drill Partners= hkhung & Morgan-C, Mei-W & Chiranthi-M, Haifeng-W & helmut,[/FONT] [FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]egb16a[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif] & TzeKin-C, Benny-P & Wesley-F. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Trainees were again instructed to warm up in a methodical manner starting with the Dropshot Drill, then moving to the Smash Drill, and finally, finishing with the Overhead Clear Drill. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]The 4-steps Footwork was taught with a different(quicker) tempo. This is to allow trainees to be quicker/earlier for their stroke preparation, ensuring them to be able to hold their shots. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Trainees were asked the jot down notes on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise(at home) the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]WED SOCIAL [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Social Players= BadFever, yschin, DoublesPlease, andrewghw, kwongj, Fuji. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]USAGE OF COURTS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]3 courts for CATS Trainees. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]1 court for Social Players. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Attendance@Supper=4; DoublesPlease, helmut, BadFever and chris@ccc. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Cheers...chris@ccc[/FONT]
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China Open 2006: Semi-Finals BCL beat LD

Greetings,

What a surprise !!!

Bao Chunlai beat Lin Dan in the semi-finals of the China Open 2006 to get into the Final.

Cheers... chris@ccc

 

dial-up connection... not fast enough to receive it live

Hi LilyC,

No, I did not watch the match live. I am still with dial-up connection... not fast enough to receive it live on my computer.

Anyway, it's also good to know that Chinese veteran Zhang Ning won in straight sets over Yao Jie from Netherlands to win women's singles final at the China Open Badminton Championships 2006.

Cheers... chris@ccc

 

Sharing Badminton DVD with LilyC

Hi LilyC,

Hope that I can get a DVD from BadFever soon... and I can share it with you.

Cheers... chris@ccc

 

To be expected for CATS on Wednesday, 25-Oct-2006

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[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Here is what is expected for CATS on Wed 25-Oct-2006 (7:30pm-10:00pm) [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Expected Attendance: CATS=12(Regulars=10, Casuals/Drop-Ins=2), SOCIAL=6 [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]CATS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Chapter: 14. Level Doubles – (Players' Positions) [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]CATS Trainees= Mei-W & Chiranthi-M, Haifeng-W & helmut-H, Morgan-C & hkhung, Benny-P & Wesley-F, TzeKin-C & egb16a. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]SOCIAL [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Social Players= BadFever, DoublesPlease, Fuji, andrewghw, Ian-M, yschin. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]USAGE OF COURTS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]3 courts for CATS Trainees. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]1 court for Social Players. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Cheers... chris@ccc[/FONT]
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LilyC will be back with us after Wednesday, 8-Nov-2006

Hi BadFever,

It's OK because LilyC will be back with us after Wednesday, 8-Nov-2006.

Cheers... chris@ccc

 

kwongj & jason-g to join CATS on Wed 25-Oct-2006

Hi kwongj,

Yes, it's OK for you and jason-g to join our CATS(Coaching And Training Session) tonight, Wednesday 25-Oct-2006.

I am still waiting for smashed_1 to reply/confirm whether he is coming tonight or not.

And after the coaching/instruction, there should be plenty of time for your social hit.

Cheers... chris@ccc

 

Report for Wednesday(7:30pm-10:00pm) 25-Oct-2006: Chapter 14

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[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]For those who were absent, here is a report. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Attendance: CATS=10(Regulars=7, Casuals/Drop-Ins=3), WED SOCIAL=6. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]CATS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Welcoming first time to CATS@Waverley, smashed_1, jason-g and kwongj !!! [/FONT] ​

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Chapter: 14. Level Doubles – (Players' Positions) [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Drill Partners= Haifeng-W & Morgan-C, Mei-W & helmut, hkhung & Wesley, TzeKin-C & smashed_1, jason-g & kwongj. [/FONT] ​

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Trainees were instructed the CCC = Clever Court Coverage. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Some trainees found it most difficult to maintain the FAB(Front-And-Back) Formation during a rally. Very often when one player was forced to move backward to execute a shot, his/her partner did not move to the front; resulting both players being stuck at the back of the court and presenting a big 'empty court' space at the front for their opponents to exploit. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]The remembering to move to the Square(Side-By-Side) Formation was easier; knowing that if one remains at the front, it will that one who is subject to be smashed at. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Trainees are reminded to jot down notes at home on what was instructed/demonstrated in the lesson/chapter. This will help trainees to mentally revise the material taught. The jotted notes will become invaluable information in months/years to come. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]WED SOCIAL [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Social Players= BadFever, yschin, DoublesPlease, andrewghw, Kim, Fuji. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]USAGE OF COURTS [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]3 courts for CATS Trainees. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]1 court for Social Players. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Attendance@Supper=4; DoublesPlease, BadFever, andrewghw and chris@ccc. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Discussions @Supper: [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]*DoublesPlease talked about Court Coverage when a stronger player partners a weaker one. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]*BadFever explained the different feel of different strings and of different tensions. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]*andrewghw talked about the strength and attendance of other clubs. [/FONT] ​

[FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]*chris@ccc explained how CCC@Saturday broke away when he went away coaching @Commonwealth Games, Melbourne 2006. [/FONT] ​

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[/FONT][FONT=Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif]Cheers...chris@ccc[/FONT]

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Curious about Taiwanese rice

Hi LilyC,

After 8-Nov-2006, we@CCC should organise a dinner at a Taiwanese Restaurant in Melbourne.

Found this article... and I am curious about Taiwanese rice.

Cheers... chris@ccc

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Source:Liberty Times(2006/10/26 11:06:38)

Restaurants singled out for dishes made using Taiwan-grown rice

The Council of Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Agency has commissioned the Kaiping Vocational School, which focuses on courses related to food and beverages, to carry out a survey of restaurants that have made interesting creations using rice.

The project has been carried out in an effort by the government to promote Taiwanese rice products. All of the restaurants competing solely use Taiwan-grown rice. Taiwanese rice is used in traditional dishes such as braised pork rice. It is also used in a number of creative ways in Western-style dishes. Some of the restaurants will offer up the interesting concoctions to the public at a rice carnival to be held this coming Saturday.

An official from the Kaiping Vocational School said that the survey and the voting went on for three weeks. In just half a month, 45 restaurants from throughout Taiwan signed up to take part in the activity. Any member of the public wanting to cast a vote for the rice dish from their favorite restaurant can do so, but only after becoming a registered member in the activity. In addition, each day, a person can only vote once. The list of the Top 10 winners has been announced. Restaurants covering a broad spectrum of cuisines are taking part, from large scale franchised restaurants down to small mom and pop eateries that sell a bowl of braised pork rice for just NT$30.

One of the top 10 restaurants is the Yihsiangyuan Hakka Restaurant, located in Taipei. The popular dish that they cook up is a Hakka-style dried turnip and pickled mustard green fried rice. The owner of the restaurant said that in the past he tried cooking with a number of different rice from China, Thailand and Malaysia in an attempt to cut costs. However, in the end, the texture of Taiwanese rice, along with its good quality and safety, were the main factors in deciding to stick with using Taiwanese rice, making it the perfect match for his dishes. "After all, tasty rice should accompany tasty dishes," he said.

Meanwhile, an owner of an operation that makes lunch boxes in the Kuanshan area said that at each rice harvest, he makes a trip down to Taidong in eastern Taiwan to select outstanding rice that has been grown in a pollution-free environment. The owner of a Japanese food restaurant said that he even makes trips himself to wholesalers of rice and carts the rice back with him to his restaurant. He said that this ensures that the rice is the freshest possible. He added that he insists upon using up all the rice he cooks each day and never saves cooked rice for use the following day. In addition to restaurants who rated high based on the quality of their rice, other restaurants scored well for interesting ways in using rice. A restaurant in Taipei County stood out among the crown for its rice pizza tower, which is made using Kuanshan rice.

However, of the restaurants in the Top 10 list, five are unable to set up stalls at the rice carnival that will be held this weekend. They said that they are too busy with business at their restaurants to move their operations elsewhere temporarily. In order to make sure that the public still has a wide range of choices at the rice carnival, organizers of the event have decided to allow restaurants ranking in the Top 20 to set up stalls at the carnival site on Saturday.

The rice carnival will be held on Saturday from ten in the morning until three in the afternoon in the northern square outside the Red Brick Theatre in the West Gate District of Taipei. There will be a contest to see who can create the most creative dish using Taiwanese rice. In addition, the restaurants that ranked high in the voting will also set up stands to sell their products to the public.

In one of the more innovative ways to use rice, teachers from the Kaiping Vocational School on Wednesday held a press conference to unveil rice ice cream as well as a stewed rice dish with a truffle and coffee taste to it. The dish makes use of No. 2 Taiwan rice, which has large and plump kernels. Chopped up onions and red onions and used in frying up the rice. Chicken soup stock, truffle sauce, cheese powder, and butter are used to season the dish. Lastly, some coffee powder is also included to enable the rice dish to have a faint coffee aroma to it.

Teachers from the school also showed off the ice cream made using rice. Penglai No. 10 rice was employed as it is stickier than regular rice, but not as sticky as glutinous rice. The rice is first ground into a paste, after which milk, vanilla and malt are added and the mixture is boiled. Cream is then added and then it is cooled. The mixture is then put into an ice cream maker, which turns out a wonderful ice cream.

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