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Editor’s
Letter
WHAT A SUMMER!
The one8one offices came alive with interns this month: lots of laughter, songs and
crazy ideas I can’t wait to share with you. We had our meetings on bean bags, played
pranks on each other, wrote on our walls and stuffed ourselves with gelato, pizza
and cupcakes till we couldn’t breathe. Loads of dancing, singing and Japanese sword
fighting (p. 46) all took care of the extra sugar and calorie consumption at the office.
Guess what! We’ve even recorded a song for one8one so keep checking our 181youth
Facebook page if you want to hear it - the team has amazing talent. A wonderful Emirati
rapper had something to do with it as well. Check him out on page 36.
We’re all back from vacation; the worst of the summer heat is over and there is so much
to look forward to this coming semester. I always love September: it’s like beginning a
new chapter of a great book, and I can’t wait to see what I will create this term. There is
an old saying that states, “If you keep doing what you’ve always done… you’ll keep getting
what you’ve always got!” What do you want that you didn’t have? What are you going to
do about it?
MARIA ROUSAN
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Elisar Sasso
There is one word I would use to describe
my time at the one8one magazine:
inspirational. I have never worked with
such a dedicated, passionate team and I
feel privileged to have had an opportunity
like this. I immediately contacted the
magazine and before I knew it, I was
behind that desk doing what I love to
do…write. During my time interning at
one8one, I have not only gained important
skills, such as writing techniques, layout
design and how to conduct an interview
independently, but I have also met an
amazing team who have made me laugh at
least a hundred times a day. For once in my
life, I actually looked forward to those early
morning wakes. I was given the freedom to
write about what I wanted and interview
who I wanted. I have learnt a lot and I will
never forget my productive, enjoyable time
at the one8one.
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Summer
Interns
When I was handed a copy of the first
one8one issue, I took a few seconds just
to look at it. From a design point of view, it
was classy, modern and unlike anything I
had come across. A friend who worked at
the magazine recommended that I become
an intern with them for the summer with
the graphic designers. Just looking at the
magazine made me want to be involved
with it and I have gained experience in
different software. Only once I got there
did I get what this magazine was about and
how it really is a youth-fuelled movement
all the way from the editor to the interns.
Although my internship at one8one was
short, it was the best experience that I
have ever had of a real job. I immediately
found that I had something to do and
settled in straight away. It was wonderful
to work with others of my age rather
than constantly being told what to do;
I could make my own choices and give
suggestions. Overall, it was an extremely
rewarding experience. Thank you so much
Maria. You have been very inspirational
and I look forward to the upcoming events!
Hiba Ganta
Shalyn Wilkins
This summer six young people
had the opportunity to intern
for one8one. Here is how much
fun we had...
If you’re able to eat five cupcakes and a
whole pizza in ten minutes, make
five best friends in one day and write a
good article then you are eligible
to apply for an internship at one8one.
Write to us at [email protected] and
tell us why you would like to intern and
what you hope to experience.
Gareth K. Warren Heinrich Taute
Dina Hassan
If the ladder of success is best climbed
by stepping on the rungs of opportunity,
then being a part of the team at one8one
gets you halfway to the top. The only
prerequisites are crazy ideas and an open
mind. The magazine gives everyone the
opportunity to see their work transform
from scribbling on a notepad to a doublepage spread in the magazine. Your staple
diet will include donuts, cupcakes, pizza
and burgers and your first taste of a
boardroom meeting will be on beanbags.
I have had the opportunity to interact
with several quirky personalities, namely
Heinrich, whose image can be found
somewhere on this page. Please feel free
to draw funny stuff across his face with a
permanent marker. The experience was
definitely second to none and I would
encourage anyone interested to join us.
To even begin to describe how this past
month has impacted me is impossible.
The opportunity to learn, grow, write and
have fun was one of the most fulfilling
experiences I’ve ever had. Coming in every
day from 9 to 5 and sometimes even longer,
along with my duties as deputy editor, has
helped me become sure that this is the
career path I want to follow. The endless
inside jokes, and the rotation of interns
that kept coming in every two weeks was
an experience that was more fun than I had
ever expected it to be. I will never forget my
full workdays at the one8one and how I, as
a member of the youth, got to contribute to
something bigger than myself.
I saw the one8one internship offer on
the back of their second issue that was
distributed throughout my school, Dubai
American Academy. I thought it would be
interesting and something fun to do during
the summer. I started interning at one8one
in June and although I could only intern
for a month, there was so much to do. I
started writing small articles the moment
I got in. The experience was so different
because we could write about whatever we
wanted and it would then be included in
the magazine. The work atmosphere was
awesome. Everyone was happy and full of
energy, ready to work and bursting with
ideas. Maria was a constant motivational
driving force behind us and she always
encouraged us to try new things and
develop new ideas. It was an amazing
experience that will open up so many doors
for me in the future.
Editor’s Letter 1
My Say 2
Interns 3
Tag you’re It! 5
‘s up 6 - 7
‘s cool stuff 8 - 9
Google + 10 - 11
Teens 4 Positive Actions 12 - 13
Gaming 14 - 15
Local Beats - Midway 16 - 17
Chris Fade Show 18
Hitlist 19
Album Review 20
Pacman - Game or Moral? 23
Concert 24
Fashion - Back to Cool 26 - 33
Bookshelf 34
A Cup Cake Experience 35
Khalifa Al Romaithi - Emirati Rapper 36 - 39
Gizmos & Gadgets 40
Movies 41
TV Shows 42 - 43
Abeer Abeidoh - Artist 44 - 45
Kendo - Japanese Sword Fighting 46 - 49
OMG! 50
Photography 52 - 53
Letters to a Coach 54 - 55
Energy Drinks 57
Astrology 58
Games 59
Quiz 60
How to Submit to one8one 61 -62
Jokes 63
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‘s up
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Shoppiesta,
Meydan
Racecourse
Sep 1-4
University
Orientation
Sep 4-7
Dubai
International
Dance Festival,
First Group
Theatre,
Dubai 1-4
Eid E Milan
concert, Dubai
World Trade
Centre
Sat
University of
Wollongong
Turkey trip
Sep 3-8
Aloft charity
run, ADNEC,
Abu Dhabi
Intro to digital
photography
workshop,
DUCTAC
Digital
photography
workshop,
Dubai
Knowledge
Village
Grand Gala Ballet,
First Group
Theatre, Madinat
Jumeirah, Sep
15-17
Salsa dance
classes,
DUCTAC
Beginning of
winter term
Bram Stoker’s
Dracula
DUCTAC
Sep 15-17
Virgin Megastore
Music Festival
Sep 15 - Oct 7
Malika
Laughter Ke
Phatke comedy
show
Indian High
School, Dubai
Digital
photography
workshop,
Dubai
Knowledge
Village
Beady Eye live
Flash Forum, Yas
Island
David
Craig
Introduction
to Photoshop
Sheikh Zayed
University,
Dubai Media
City
Fatiniza
Enzo Mirak
Digital
photography
workshop
Dubai
KnowledgeVillage
Sandwash
Abeidoh
The Music
of Queen by
Joseph Clark
First Group
Theatre,
Madinat
Jumeirah, Sep
27 – Oct 1
Mr. Shef
Codes
Hishaam
Noosh Like
Sploosh
Traknotz +
Ashna
Salha
Ash
Hamman
Intermediate
acting workshop
for adults
DUCTAC
DJ Bliss
Life coach Joseph
McClendonAntony Robbins
Dubai Knowledge
Village
2011 World Robot
Olympiad, ADNEC
Abu Dhabi,
Sep 28-29
Smoking
Groove
Dahab
Hamdan
Al Abri
Know of something going on in town? Want to share? Write to us about it to [email protected].
8
S’ cool stuff
by
Gareth K. Warren
The Big Start
winner
On 26 June 2011, Al Tamimi Investments
(ATI) announced the winner of its student
entrepreneur competition, The Big Start.
Stefanie Ost’s idea for a professional
modelling school and agency representing
top female talent in the UAE took top
honours in the competition and she is set to
receive full funding and support to establish
her business idea in partnership with ATI.
“Making it into the final two of the
competition was one of my proudest
moments. To actually become the winner is
an absolute dream come true,” said Ost.
That’s one
fashionable
graduation
Esmod Dubai, the leading French fashion
school in the region, celebrated the
graduation of the latest batch of students
by staging Dubai’s biggest private fashion
show at the main atrium of Wafi City mall on
June 23.
This year, the graduation show saw
particular emphasis on Arabic calligraphy,
cyborgs, Islamic architecture and cabaret.
Tamara Hostal, director and founder of
Esmod Dubai, said, “The impressive fashion
show at Wafi Mall was a perfect platform to
showcase the creativity and talent of the
young, ‘Made in UAE’ fashion designers of
Esmod, who have the potential to make a
mark in the international fashion scene.
West Side Story
Acquiring culinary skills
The unforgettable musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliette,
West Side story, hit the DUCTAC theatre on the July 19, and
Dubai’s talented students had a chance to perform alongside
some of the UK’s leading musical actors.
West Side Story, originally created by the most talented people
in the business - Arthur Laurents (book), Leonard Bernstein
(score) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) - has often been seen as
a new kind of musical theatre, and the DUCTAC performance
enhanced this once again. Despite a few technical difficulties
on the opening night, the performance wowed the audience.
Respect to Julian Essex-Spurrier, who played the Jets’
leader, Riff, for getting through the evening with a defective
microphone. Shone White, who played the fiery, Puerto Rican
Anita, the leader of the Sharks’ “Barnardo” girlfriend, blew us
away with a jazzy and blazing performance, especially with old
time favourites such as “America”. Unblemished vocals also
came from the protagonists Maria and Tony, played by Michael
Rouse and Elisa Doughy, creating a wonderful on-set romance.
The supporting roles played by Dubai’s youth are more
than worthy to mention: dedication and talent ruled among
the young singers, actors and dancers who all performed
delightfully and evidently enjoyed every moment of it.
From picking the ingredients to rolling out the dough, the handson-approach of Itzza Pizza staff was appreciated by GYEM members
who decided to host a team-building workshop during which they
made their own pizzas. They got to see what it takes to run a pizzeria
and go behind the seamless facade behind which a professional
restaurant operates. Many were surprised at the hands-on
approach which they decided made the whole experience much
more meaningful and enjoyable. GYEM got to see the outcome of a
work ethic that entails respect and a love of the craft resulting in an
efficient and energetic team. Overall, it was a very successful and
productive workshop complete with flour messes, delicious pizzas
and the busy chatter of happy students.
by
by
Shalyn Wilkins
Siobhan Fraile
photo by Sarah Martin for icandyforever.com
Aerospace
engineering
anyone?
Amity University in Dubai will open its doors to
students in September and offer Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree programmes in nuclear science,
aerospace engineering, and solar and alternative
energy.
Amity University boasts four world-class
universities and five international branches
across London, Singapore, New York, California
and Mauritius.
Is Dubai an
education hub?
Dubai is on the right path in its academic
journey, according to Hussam Al Atab, HR
business partner at Dell Middle East.
Al Atab’s comments came during a panel
discussion titled “Is Dubai an education hub?”
at the inaugural Education Forum.
“The Forum focuses on strengthening the
learning process and knowledge exchange
among the key stakeholders of the academic
sector while contributing to the creation of a
knowledge economy in the UAE and the region.”
The Social Side of Google
After a failed attempt with Google Buzz to join the online
social networking world, Google has recently developed
a new platform for people to socialise, called Google+. It
was opened for very limited field-testing on June 28 to
a small number of people who subscribed to the service
beforehand.
+
Instant Upload
For now there are a few and limited functions available for
users. In terms of user friendliness, the platform is easy to
navigate and the icons are basic and very comprehensible.
After a few minutes of exploring, I quickly got the hang of
it. Again, Google+ is not working as the finished product
yet, and it seems more features and details will be added
later on. To sign up for Google+, an invite from an existing
user is required. Here are a few of the core Google+
features:
Google+ Circles
This makes adding your friends or finding them much
easier. Instead of having a dropdown list like Facebook or
Twitter, in Circles you can simply select and drag a friend
into different groups or ‘circles’. The feature is innovative
as you can make your own circles and control what
content you want to share with them. One can have small
groups such as a circle for your family and close relatives,
where you can share pictures of your vacation that no one
else can see except the people in that circle. You can also
decide to customise your personal profile information for
your circles.
+
Hangouts
Google+ Hangouts
This is one of the more innovative concepts of Google+,
and a cool approach to getting users to accept group video
chat. The camera-switching feature (it changes who’s on
camera based on who’s talking) is far superior to having
multiple video feeds open at the same time. If Google+
gains traction, Hangouts will be a killer feature. This
feature could also potentially rival Skype.
Google+ Sparks:
This is a collection of articles, videos, photos and other
content grouped by user interest. For example, the
“Movies” spark will have a listing of recent and relevant
content for that topic. The system is based on an
algorithmic background as it relies on information from
other Google products (e.g. Google Search) as well as what
is being shared via Google+ and through +1 buttons. The
idea is to make it very easy to search and find relevant
results.
Overall, Google+ has not yet been fully developed, the
final product will roll out in stages. Google wants to be
included in the social media aspect of the internet and
after the Google Buzz failure, the company has realised its
mistakes. Hence, starting off fresh this time with Google+,
we may have a contender for a Facebook rival, but only
time will tell.
by
Zapaer Alip
+
+
Circles
Sparks
+
The brand new Google+ in its beta phase has a promising
future. From the registration page that puts you at ease,
to viewing and editing photos online, Google+ exhibits
charming features. Google’s idea for social networking
isn’t to make it a standalone product, but rather a feature,
and that’s exactly what Google+ is. Basically, what it is
trying to achieve is a mixture of Twitter and Facebook in
one package, giving it a crisp tinge of distinction stream.
As Vic Gondutra, senior vice-president of Social at Google,
said in an interview, “We think connecting with other
people is a basic human need. We do it all the time in
real life, but our online tools are rigid. They force us into
buckets, or into being completely public”.
What was constantly demanded by Facebook chat users is
video chat, which a request that is being followed up. Yes,
Google+ does support that feature and it can handle up to
10 people at a time. It allows you to join or invite people to
a hangout, it also allows you to share a YouTube video and
watch it with the people in that hangout session. Simple,
organised and fun.
by Sameer Abeidoh
+
+
Huddle
Teens 4
Positive
Actions
A LIFE
EXPERIENCE
by Dina Hassan
12
“Ethical dilemmas are
a major part of our
world today - they
shape who we are, and
how we deal with them
affects the people
and the world around
us. One of these is the
treatment of those
with special needs,
down’s syndrome, etc.
In society today, a
preconceived notion
has evolved to display
inequality among the
treatment of other
humans as a result of
their genetic make up.
At the age of twelve, my parents relocated our
family to Dubai from Geneva, Switzerland. I
had never stayed in one country long enough
to form strong bonds with other people, and
when I arrived in Dubai and enrolled in Dubai
American Academy, I had hoped it would be the
last time I would be introduced to a new school.
A few weeks into school, I had already made
friends and was getting along well with others
within the community. A friend had come to me
grieving about events that had been occurring
frequently. This person had a younger sibling
named Omar who had Down’s syndrome and
was worried that some of the younger boys
in their housing complex had been bullying
and mistreating his brother. Outraged by this,
I sought to take action and I returned home
with my friend to help ease the situation and
confront the bullies.
I sat the young boys down and educated
them on the treatment of people with special
needs, telling them how they are no different
from ourselves, and that their bullying of him
was rude and obnoxious. I then told them to
respect Omar just as they would any other
friend. This event allowed me to reflect upon
myself. Knowing that I had succeeded in doing
something morally and ethically right, it
gave me hope of spreading awareness of this
cause. I was quite proud of my actions, but was
also distressed by the actions that the boys had
taken, and therefore decided to take a stand
and attempt to pass the lesson onto others. I
did research for such opportunities and found a
group called “Teens For Positive Actions” (also
known as Teens 4 PA). Teens 4 Positive Action
is a non-profit volunteer group of teenagers
in Dubai. The volunteers offer help in a variety
of areas with groups such as the elderly,
individuals with disabilities and children with
special needs in the UAE It had just begun the
week before and I was adamant that I join.
A few weeks later, the group had been locally
established and we had our first meeting, during
which we were introduced to several specialneeds teenagers and adults. That was the first
time I met and interacted with more than one
The group started having scheduled meetings
once every Saturday for two hours to spend time
with our “Teen Scheme” (the name of the group
of special needs people) friends. Our activities
ranged from bowling, to a variety of games,
sports and outings, all of which the Teen Scheme
members are extremely fond of. We have found
jobs for many of our members and have become
extremely good friends with all of them - we
have become solid figures within their lives. If I
could forever eliminate the discrimination set
against these people, to stop them from being
disregarded from society and not being offered
the same opportunities as others, I would do
so immediately, and our group has taken this
initiative.
person with special needs or disabilities.
I had already had some experience with
people with special needs from a very young
age because my mother’s best friend had a
daughter with special needs and I had grown
up interacting with her and reading her
stories - one of the catalysts that fuelled my
passion for books and stories. With her, in the
beginning, I had been a little uneasy in the
sense that I had not understood what were the
appropriate things to say or how to interact
with her, but I had eventually come to see the
purity in her and understood that there really
was no significant difference between us - we
became friends and still are today.
Not withstanding my experience, the first
meeting for Teens 4 PA had been a completely
new and positively overwhelming experience.
I had never encountered more than one
special-needs person at a time and it was
heart-warming when I saw that others shared
the same notions - that these were people who
were disregarded from society all because they
had an abnormality in their genetic make-up,
and they deserved to be treated with respect.
I then became the senior volunteer of Teens 4
PA in my last year of high school, and it could
not have been more fulfilling. Joining the group
has helped me understand how the world can
sometimes be quite cruel, especially to those
undeserving of cruelty - and beginning with this
group, we intended to change this. Teens 4 PA
has helped mould me into a person I am proud to
be, because through this I have not only learned
to accept and respect people with differences, no
matter what that difference may be, but I have
also learned how to respect myself and believe
in my ability to change things that others see as
stigmatic.
Teens 4 PA has given me the opportunity to grow
and I am glad that I am able to be part of having
others see these qualities within themselves
as well as making new friends - no matter what
their basic genetic make-up may be.
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Gaming
From Dust
Dubbed the spiritual successor to the game
Populous, From Dust is a strategy game
in the vein of Black and White, where the
player takes control of a primitive tribe and
guides it to prosperity. The player controls
various forms of matter, mainly water, soil
and lava. And through those powers, the
player has to protect his tribe from the
environment and natural disasters, as well
as build a suitable environment for the
tribe to prosper within. Like Bastion, this
is another indie game that has developed
a large fanbase due to this innovative
gameplay and beautiful artwork.
Captain America: Super
Soldier
The Captain America film has proved to be one the better comic book films released this
year, and the makers have decided to see if they can replicate the film’s success in video
game format.
Needless to say, it is always fun to play a super heroes in a game. This time you get to
be Captain America, and the game’s controls do their best to replicate the powers and
abilities of the hero, leading to a fun, stylised gameplay experience. Most of the film’s
cast, including Chris Evans, return to voice their respective characters.
NCAA Football 12 BASTION
Any sports games fan knows the name
EA Sports and their many top-notch
franchises. NCAA Football is another
EA Franchise that has a long history
of success while still going strong with
modern audiences.
After making waves at E3, Bastion, an Action RPG Indie game, was
finally released to Xbox Live Arcade for download.
Many were taken by the game’s unique art style, wonderful story,
beautiful sound effects and distinctive fantasy setting. This game
has proved itself to be one of the most innovative, unique games
of the year, and should not be missed by serious gamers.
NCAA Football 12 is the latest entry in the
series. It introduces new mechanics to the
game to add a dose of realism, as well as
create new depths to the game’s various
modes
UFC: Personal SUPER STREET FIGHTER 4:
Trainer
Arcade Edition
UFC: Personal Trainer comes to join a long
line of fitness games for motion controls.
This is not a game to provide you with
a fun gameplay experience; it is about
exercise and fitness. It will push your body
to its limits and make sure that you are
exercising well and properly, and acts like
a personal trainer.
The Street Fighter fighting game franchise is still going strong after its
resurrection in 2009 in the form of Street Fighter 4. The last addition to the
series is subtitled Arcade Edition and includes four new characters: Evil Ryu, Oni,
Yun and Yang.
The addition is available in the form of DLC or standalone package. The DLC is for
those who already have Super Street Fighter 4, and thus they can download the
addition instead of buying a separate game.
LOCAL
BEATS
Midway
by
dina hassan
17
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Starting a band in any place is difficult, finding the right people who mesh together
to produce music is not an easy task. These guys are in a sense bipolar; they are
cool, down-to-earth, laid back funny guys one minute, and the next they are serious
musicians. They have managed to mix in their differences to become Midway - a great
melodic hardcore band based out of Dubai. Talking to these guys, one8one got an
inside look into the band and a glimpse of how they’re taking the UAE by storm.
So how did you guys form your group?
What’s your history? Mychal: Well we
wanted to put together a hardcore band so
Bruno and I made a band called Amongst
Skyscrapers with a few others. Then
George and I had another punk band
with other people. George: Midway came
after both those bands. When Amongst
Skyscrapers finished, Mychal and Bruno
still wanted to play hardcore, and Public
Refuse had just finished, so they got me
on guitar, Kim on bass and A Blessed
Aftermath was formed, since then, Kim left
to university and we have Keaton on bass,
and we changed the name to Midway.
Who does what in the band?
Bruno – Vocals
George- Guitar
Joel- Guitar
Keaton- Bass
Mychal- Drums
What’s behind the name Midway? Where
did that come from? George: There’s not
really a meaning for Midway; I just started
looking up then names of battles and cool
words online. We wanted something nonassociative - something that flows off the
tongue and not linked to a genre. Joel: And
something that’s easy to remember.
How does making the music work with you
guys? Mychal: Joel - he’ll usually be sitting
at home. Joel: I’ll just sit for a few hours,
pick something up and keep working on it.
George: Then he’ll bring it to practice and
we’ll adjust it into a full song.
What would you say has been your best
experience so far as a band? Mychal:
When we were recording demos - “Easy
Mac” week. We just had practice for a full
week and all we ate was mac and cheese.
We came out with a couple good songs that
week. Joel: I remember going home the
next day wanting to eat steak and it didn’t
taste cheesy enough.
What is your greatest achievement so
far? George: I would say the Annihilation
show last Thursday was one of our
most memorable experiences. We had a
big turnout despite the new name and
people knew our songs, so that was pretty
awesome. When you get positive feedback
from the crowd after the effort you put in,
it’s a great achievement by itself.
How often do you guys rehearse?
Joel: Twice a week, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.
When is your next gig? What are you up
to now?
George: Getting ready for our EP release
this September.
What is the message behind your music?
George: We don’t write negative,
depressing lyrics like most heavy bands;
we try to stay as positive as we can. Joel:
Heavy, uplifting music.
Do you plan on pursuing this as a full time
career? What are your future prospects?
Mychal: We’ll see where it takes us. If we
get to do this full time, then awesome!
Joel: Hoping for the best.
Which musicians would you say influence
you the most? Mychal: Parkway Drive.
They used to be a huge musical influence,
but we’ve moved on from that sound now,
but they still set an example to us through
their perseverance and work ethic when
they were in the same position as us.
Heart and Hand is a big musical influence
and just other general melodic hardcore
bands as well.
When you’re not playing your
instruments, what are you guys doing?
Mychal: Cuddling [Laughs]. Just kidding
- half of the time we’re surfing, the other
half working.
George: Some of us doing both.
Who are your biggest supporters? George:
Monster Energy Drinks is our main
sponsor, they’ve been amazing, and really
supported us.
Joel: And shout out to our street team who
always have our backs.
Big Rossi
Priti Malik
Priti was born and raised in NYC to Indian-born parents. Growing
up was a balanced mix of Bollywood films and the Backstreet Boys.
She originally wanted to be a lawyer, but one fine day when she
was in high school, Priti decided to pay a visit to the MTV studios
to watch a taping of Total Request Live. While watching VJ Hilarie
Burton do a few links, she realised that this was definitely more
her vibe! So she decided to go with Broadcast Journalism and
never looked back.
Priti’s been working in radio & TV since she was 17. Whether it
was a promotions intern for a radio station, working on stories
for Diane Sawyer at ABC or running her own morning show at her
college radio station, Priti has always kept herself in the industry.
After graduating, Priti came across the Arabian Radio Network
here in Dubai and decided to give it a shot. So in 2008, she moved
to Dubai to work as a news presenter for Virgin Radio. Now, she’s
the co-host on The Kris Fade Show. We consider doing the news to
playing Priti on the Floor to be an upgrade!
If I wasn’t workin’ at Virgin
Radio Dubai I’d be...
Still hosting a Punjabilanguage TV show in New York.
My celebrity crush is...
I bet you didn’t know I could...
Dance like a Bollywood queen.
My favourite DVD in my
collection is...
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Jay Sean – marry me please?
The ultimate TV show is...
Big Rossi was born into music. No, seriously, his mum had David
Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” as birthing music. Rossi’s been behind the
decks entertaining crowds since the tender age of 18, when he
was packed off and sent to work in Corfu by his mother, with a
plastic bag of CDs and a dream.
Since that day in August 2000, he has spun for TV celebrities,
supported a national radio station’s tour of the universities in the
UK, performed at the country’s biggest dance music festivals and
has entertained in some of the UK’s biggest nightclubs.
Aside from the DJ gig, he is the producer of “The Kris Fade Show”.
Rossi is in charge of ensuring that the show runs smoothly and to
make sure that Kris Fade receives a compliment every hour. Most
of the time Rossi’s the brunt of the team’s jokes because he says
the silliest things.
Rossi has had every type of job you can think of, including
“dressing up as the Worlds Biggest Elf” to promoting for a radio
station.
If I wasn’t workin’ at Virgin
Radio Dubai I’d be...
A paparazzi photographer
- because sitting outside
someone’s house eating full
packets of biscuits is my ideal
job.
My celebrity crush is...
Beyonce - what a woman,
WHAT A WOMAN!
The song that best describes
me is...
Entourage.
The song that best describes
me is...
Empire State of Mind – NYC baby!
I hate it when…
I have a fear/phobia of...
The cats try to attack me
outside our office.
Firestarter by The Prodigy (I’m
not a very good cook).
Everything! Cats, dogs,
rabbits, snakes, birds, heights,
bugs, rollercoasters….
If I could have dinner with one
person, it would be ...
Amitabh Bachchan.
My favourite place to eat in
Dubai is...
PF Changs.
I bet you didn’t know I could...
Finish a whole box of Coco
Pops in two servings.
My favourite DVD in my
collection is...
The Office (UK Version).
The ultimate TV show is...
Alan Partridge, by Steve
Coogan. A comedy sitcom
about a hopeless radio
presenter.
I hate it when…
People are rude - manners
don’t cost a thing.
I have a fear/phobia of...
Being hungry.
My favourite place to eat in
Dubai is...
If I could have dinner with one
person, it would be ...
Anywhere and everywhere!
John Lennon.
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three times a week so you have something new to laugh about every day.
WWW.THESMOKINGGUN.COM
Though sometimes controversial, The Smoking Gun always gives the truth
about anything and everything.
WWW.EBAUMSWORLD.COM
Hit list
If you’ve got some time to kill and are
looking for a quick online fix, check out
the Hit List. Every month we give you the
lowdown of the hottest music to listen to,
movies to watch and websites to check
out online.
A seemingly young veteran website that has been forgotten but not
underappreciated - every piece of its content is guaranteed to make you laugh.
Install this...
ANDROID: ALARM DROID
You get what’s required from an alarm clock app and much more. It has a
feature called ‘flip-and-snooze’, which activates the snooze mode by turning
the phone over, as well as a speaking alarm option that announces the local
time and weather as soon as you wake.
IPHONE: DUBAI MALL
For those of you who didn’t know, Dubai Mall has an iPhone app. We can now
browse through the listings and a detailed map of the entire mall, marking
your favourite shops along the way.
BLACKBERRY: HANDY LOGS MONEY
While we wait for RIM to release a few more apps, here is one that we definitely
need. Ever wonder why and how your pocket money keeps disappearing? Now
keep track of it with simple entries under the apps dedicated expenses tab.
Watch this...
LET ME IN
A 12-year-old boy named Owen comes from a broken home and is emotionally
tortured by bullies. One day, when he tries to take out his anger on a tree, he
meets neighbour Abby, who seems to keep a dark secret. They become good
friends even though she tries to keep a distance. Once Owen begins to suspect
that his new friend is far from human, it seems to Abby that she could use a
good friend after all.
BURIED
A claustrophobic’s nightmare. A man named Paul is a truck driver who has
been contracted to work in Iraq, and while delivering items for a humanitarian
aid program, he’s captured, put into a box and buried with only a lighter and a
cell phone. Paul tries contacting people and with limited air supply his chances
of survival seem to slip further away with each passing minute.
BLACK SWAN
Staring Natalie Portman as Nina, a ballerina in a New York City Ballet, who
finds herself competing with a new rival at the company. She lives with her
mother, also a former ballerina, who supports her dancing career. When the
artistic director decides to replace a prima ballerina for the opening of their
new season, Swan Lake, Nina is chosen for the role. But Nina has competition
and the rivalry between her and Lily turns into a twisted friendship and
teaches Nina to get in touch with her dark side.
Top 10 Hits
Last Friday Night (T.G. I.F.)
Katy Perry
Party Rock Anthem LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
Super Bass
Nicki Minaj
Lighters Bad Meets Evil Featuring Bruno Mars
How to Love
Lil Wayne
Give Me Everything
Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
Pumped Up Kicks Foster The People
I Wana Go Britney Spears
Good Life
OneRepublic
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Album
S’ cool
stuff
Reviews
by Rob adair
Dropkick Murphys Chase & Status
Mumford & Sons
‘GOING OUT IN STYLE’
‘NO MORE IDOLS’
‘SIGH NO MORE’
Thankfully the title Going Out In Style
is not an indication of the future for the
Dropkick Murphys, who have produced
another masterstroke. Released back
in March, Going Out In Style marks the
end of a long wait for fans, with the
Massachusetts band’s last album coming
four years ago. But much like its highly
acclaimed predecessor, Going Out In
Style doesn’t fail to disappoint, with the
band maintaining the deafening passion
that has gathered them such a following.
Aiming to tell the life story of fictional
Irish immigrant Cornelius Larkin, they
blend traditional Irish folk music with a
fiery punk style, ensuring every song on
the album has a story to tell. From the
unrestrained rowdiness of The Hardest
Mile and Going Out In Style, it is plain
to see that the Dropkick Murphys have
yet to lose their touch when it comes to
simply firing up an audience that just
wants to party. Whereas songs like the
emotion-filled Cruel shows that the band
manages to create a chilled atmosphere,
without compromising a sense of genuine
meaning. It would seem good things
come to those who wait, and after four
years, this album will make you glad the
Dropkick Murphys aren’t literally going
out in style.
Dubstep duo Chase & Status have ensured
the bass of our speakers will be given
a thorough workout with their second
album, No More Idols. The Londoners
released their start-studded album on the
January 31 and it has already proved an
international hit. Featuring acts such as
UK grime giants Tempa T in Hypest Hype,
and Tinie Tempah in Hitz, ensures the
album has some undeniable lyrical flair
making the heavy beats take a back seat.
At first glance, it would be reasonable to
dismiss the album as just another hour of
commercialised, mind-numbing electronic
beats, but Chase & Status have revealed
a different side of their music with the
inclusion of some extremely chilled
pieces. Songs such as Embrace, featuring
White Lies, and Time with the up-andcoming singer, Delilah, gives the album
a whole new dimension. Their relaxing
tone gives you some dance music to chill
to. The backdrop of other big names, such
as Cee Lo Green, Plan B and Dizzee Rascal,
shows the amount of effort that has gone
into the album and signals a statement of
intent from Chase & Status that they are
the next big thing in the dubstep/drum &
bass world.
Grammy award-nominated folk rock
band Mumford & Sons have hit the
ground running with their Brit Award
winning album Sigh No More. Released
in October 2009, the West London
band’s debut album has taken the UK
music scene by storm after receiving
an unprecedentedly large number of
positive critical reviews. The revival
of the folk rock genre is most clearly
noticeable in the unmistakable sound
of Winston Marshall’s banjo alongside
Marcus Mumford’s passion-inducing
voice in their chart-topping single Little
Lion Man and The Cave. Meanwhile, the
relaxing tunes of Awake My Soul and
Winter Winds show that Mumford & Sons
have a song to suit all tastes. The band
has also set a benchmark when it comes to
inspiration and producing songs with both
literary and social significance, as songs
such as Sigh No More contain heavily
derived overtones from Shakespeare,
while Timshel and Dust Bowl Dance draw
from the award-winning works of John
Steinbeck. The overall style of having
so many vocalists in a band alongside
traditional folk instruments like the banjo,
accordion and mandolin gives the whole
album a very enjoyable, homely feel and
looks sure to make Mumford & Sons stand
out in a crowd of pop and rock.
the highly addictive multiplayer
word game with a difference.
Compatible with iPhone,
iPod Touch and iPad
Available on the
App Store
Kalimat is the brainchild of Fares Fayad, a Lebanese entrepreneur based
in Dubai. Kalimat is coded by Piranha Byte and is funded and published
by AppsArabia.
www.Kalim.at
Pac-Man
Game or a Moral?
by Dania Chatila
Many people take advantage of games like
Pac-Man, but have you ever thought about
the lessons you could learn from them?
You might be thinking, “It’s a game! Why
would we learn anything from it?!” We
learn a lot of things from our teachers, the
only question is, can we learn anything as
valuable from Pac-Man?
Don’t let resources go to waste
“Why can’t Pac-Man just forget about
all those pellets and just go onto the
next level?” This is lesson number one:
Pac-Man just can’t stand the thought
of leaving the pellets to rot away, even
with four frightening ghosts and a cobra
commander chasing after him. He’d
rather spend his time going through
a maze than wasting pellets. This is
something teens can relate to. For
example, rather than leaving that last
bit of crust left on your pizza, use your
resources and finish it!
Even though it puts poor Pac-Man in
danger, it’s a noble thing to do. So don’t
waste your resources or the ghosts will
get you!
Think before you speak
Many have their own opinion as to why
the ghosts are out to attack Pac-Man,
however the fact is that Pac-Man must’ve
done something to annoy or harm them.
So lesson number two is: before doing
anything that isn’t necessarily nice,
THINK ABOUT IT! Basically it’s karma
and Pac-Man deserved it, but luckily his
gamers are with him throughout it all.
So even if you’re not a gamer, why tempt
fate? You might end up like Pac-man!
To succeed you need focus
In almost everything you do in life, focus
is very important - even when playing
Pac-Man. Many of you have learnt that
the second you take your eye off the prize
(in this case the pellets) you get reminded
that it was a huge mistake. If you think
about it, the chances of Pac-Man, the
small yellow ball, winning are quite slim
but with the right amount of focus, he’s
sure to pass the level. The right balance is
the key.
Everyone needs a break once in
a while
Quick fact: Pac-Man was the first game to
have character interactions in between
levels. These were made for small breaks
between levels after nonstop gaming. Now
you may be thinking, “What does this have
to do with me?” Without a break, stress
levels and pressure would eventually
build up in a gamer, causing them to lose.
Everybody needs a break once in a while;
it’s what keeps us humans from stressing
out on each other. You must admit, they
can be quite relieving, especially if you’ve
been running away from ghosts for the
past hour.
Take a risk and face your fears
You can say what you want about PacMan, but for a little yellow guy, he’s got
guts. Not many people can say they faced
their fears in a maze with a couple of
snacks and won. That’s one of the great
things about Pac-Man; he can face his
fears even if it’s one against four.
Pac-Man gives us hope that if we stay
positive and believe in ourselves, we
can all face our fears. The only thing is,
the ghosts are only gone for a couple of
seconds and then reappear on the next
level stronger. But let’s not focus on the
negative.
So, after all the lessons you’ve learnt from
Pac-Man, it’s fair to say that the game can
also be interpreted as a moral lesson. This
means that not all important things come
from the mouths of parents or teachers;
even a small yellow ball can teach us
something just as valuable. So think
outside the box and even you can start
learning things from games or cartoon
characters.
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Concert
photos & writing by
Gareth warren
Armin
Van Buuren
Voted the world’s number one DJ in DJ Magazines top 100 DJs for four consecutive
years, Armin Van Buuren brought his music to the UAE and performed in front of a
packed crowd at the Flash Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Guest DJ Jochen Miller had the crowds excited a long time before Armin got on the
stage. The opportunity provided by the one8one to get up close and take the pictures
was unbelievable. The crowd was absolutely amazing and Armin took time out of his
performance to personally greet the eager fans that had camped out all night in the
front row.
Sponsored by Du Live and hosted by Think Flash, the event was a night to remember.
This was not AVB’s first trip to the region, having previously performed in Dubai, but it
definitely was a performance that should not have been missed.
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and you may be chosen to
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represent us at an event or
concert within the UAE. A
professional camera will be
provided to you and a friend
to take photos at the event. All
writing and photos become
property of one8one and will
be published in any medium.
Back to
cool
Whatever it takes
Over 600 leaders in the
worlds of fashion, film,
television, music and
sport have donated their
original artwork and signed
messages of hope for the
future to join Whatever It
Takes - a unique artwork
campaign launched by
21st Century Leaders
Foundation. Visit their
website to learn more about
the causes they support.
www.wahteverittakes.org
Gabriela Barcia wears
Shirt / H&M
Sweater / Zara
Shawl / Koton
Watch / Whatever it takes
Skirt / Forever21
Bag / Whatever It Takes
Hair done by / Beauty Connection
Andy ramos
Repton School
photo by
location
Vincent Busselot wears
T-shirt / New Look
Jeans / Zara
Abeer Abeidoh wears
Shirt / H&M
Skirt and tie / Repton uniform
Folders / Whatever it Takes
Mukesh N. Chandwani wears
Shirt / H&M
Bag / Whatever it takes
Pants / Forever21
Hair done by / Beauty Connection
Ricola Furtado wears
Shirt / H&M
Skirt / Koton
Bag / Whatever it takes
Sameer Abeidoh wears
Jacket and tie / Repton uniform
Shirt / Koton
Pants / Forever21
Ricola Furtado wears
Shirt / H&M
Sweater / Forever21
Watch / Whatever it takes
Folders / Whatever it Takes
Skirt / Forever21
Hair done by / Beauty Connection
Want to be a model?
We are looking for all shapes and sizes.
If you know how to smile and want to try
modelling email us your photo and tell us
why you would like to be a model. Write to
us at [email protected]
Gabriella Barcia wears
T-shirt / Whatever it takes
Bag / Whatever it takes
Hair done by / Beauty Connection
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Girls
by Elisar Sasso
Keep it simple
Braid it up
September is the time to show off that summer glow you
have been working on for the past few months. We all
look and feel fresh after summer, but now there are those
early-morning alarms you dread everyday. Don’t panic; if
you are worried about those dark circles under your eyes
there is a magic wand to fix exactly that. Touche Éclat by
Yves Saint Laurent is well known worldwide to erase any
dark circles with just a few strokes, leaving your
skin feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Let’s be realistic here, school isn’t a
fashion show. Nobody wants
to have the same look they
have at school when they
are out all dressed up on
the weekends. So ladies,
remember, when it comes
to make-up at school, less
is definitely more.
There are plenty of quick
practical hairstyles to
experiment with every
morning before school.
Whether you feel like
decorating your head with
a colourful ribbon or just
throwing it in a bun, there
is a style to suit all. Most
styles this season have a
very effortless approach,
such as the half-upbraided
hair and the double hair
knot. A stylish hairstyle in
less than 10 minutes, so
no more running around
fixing your hair whilst
eating your cereal.
Spice up
your feet
A bag of style
The one accessory which you can
never have too many of when it
comes to school are bags. Any
colour, any print, any shape - the
possibilities are endless. Some may
consider having a plain uniform as
an advantage because that way any
colour or style will match.
This season is all about those big,
structured day bags and crossover
bags. Those delicate long chain
straps embody that feminine look
and they are perfect to squeeze in
all of your books and still have the
ability to look stylish.
Just because school is back
doesn’t mean you need to say
goodbye to those fashionable
items. If you are dreading the
thought of wearing that dull
uniform again then here’s the
solution. Spice up your school
days by spicing up your feet.
School is the time to give
your feet a rest after all of
those summer sandals but
that doesn’t mean that heels
are out of the question.
Just remember that you are
walking around all day long so
give your ankles a breather to
get ready for the weekend.
Summer
doesn’t end in
September
Let’s be honest here: we all wear them,
even indoors. Sunglasses are a musthave, especially in a country like the
UAE where it is always sunny. Whether
you are chilling on your school field or
just strolling through the basketball
courts, protect your eyes in style.
Ray-Ban is expanding their collection
and it seems that the ‘Wayfarer’ is
becoming more and more popular
especially with all of the new colours.
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Guys
by Elisar Sasso
Murses are in!
Bizarre watches
For some reason guys tend to have such
big schoolbags yet they always seem to be
empty. Or in some cases, guys have that
mindset that bags are too feminine. It’s not
true! The world has murses and manbags
in a wide variety of colors! You can still
stick to the good old East Pack or Nike
backpacks but there are alternatives. Go
for a classic black or army colour, or, if
you are really daring and fancy making
a fashion statement at school, then go
for a bold red or yellow.
No need to wait in anticipation for that school bell to ring
anymore: dive into a new year at school in style with the
latest watches. They say the watch you wear can say
a lot about a person’s personality and there are some
very interesting watches out there. Can you believe
that there is such a thing as a holographic watch?
There are even watches like Diesel’s ‘Multi Display’
which tells the time for five different cities, so you
don’t have to reset your watch when travelling. Come
on, the new generation is not that lazy!
It’s all about
the shoes,
guys!
Time to get those leather shoes
out, boys, because school is back.
No more colourful converses or
flip-flops everyday. You need to
smarten up and get ready for a
new year at school so the last
thing you want is uncomfortable
shoes. It’s your turn now to drag
your friends around the shops, so
have a look in places like Clarks
or Zara for that extra soft leather
and stylish shine.
My true
best friend
It’s true when they say that
music can be your best friend.
We all need some space and timeout from the world once in a while
and that is when our iPods become
our other half. Whatever colour you
like, there is a headphone to suit
your style. Whether you like skulls
or flames, there is a perfect match
out there for you. But remember: try
not to superglue those headphones to
your ears…especially during classes!
It’s sun
time!
You should feel lucky living
in such a sunny country
because that means you
can wear sunglasses all
year round. Go for a pair of
classic Oakley’s, or if you
really want to stand out in
the fashion crowd, splash
out and go for brands like
Louis Vuitton
and Gucci.
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Bookshelf
by Dina Hassan
THE GIRL WITH THE
DRAGON TATTOO
Mysteriously sent flowers, awkward tattooed girls, private
estates, computer hacking, skinny old men - all suitable
ingredients for a great mystery,and all of them having a place
in Stieg Larsson’s novel. A long book with at times tedious
details, but they are details pertinent to the plot. The story
is set in modern day Sweden, and is completely plausible
- one of those stories that you could imagine actually
happening, rather than a story that would come out of a
blockbuster movie at the cinemas. The novel follows the story
of a journalist who is framed by a large financial company
and sent to jail. Upon his release, he is acquisitioned by an
extremely wealthy man to find about his relative’s mysterious
disappearance. An incredible and captivating story that you
won’t be able to put down.
DRUMS, GIRLS AND
DANGEROUS PIE
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie is a
fictitious novel told in the sarcasmlaced voice of the main character,
Steven. Steven is a typical 13 year
old who has a crush on a cheerleader
and has to deal with his family whom
he feels are a constant nuisance.
The novel circles around Steven
and his reaction to his little brother
Jeffy’s diagnosis of leukaemia and
how others react as well. A breath
of fresh air from the over-used plot
line in novels associated with cancer
patients, this book brings honesty
and purity into the picture of the
emotions of a young boy and his
dealings with life.
CIRQUE DU FREAK:
A LIVING NIGHTMARE
Unlike the movie, this book allows the imagination to
run free, making everything seem more thrilling than it
actually is written on the page. The story revolves around
a young boy Darren (yes the author used his own name),
who becomes a vampire’s assistant in order to save his best
friend Steve’s life. The cause of this is Darren’s unusual
obsession with spiders, so when the Cirque du Freak arrives
in the boys’ town with a large spider, Madam Octa, belonging
to the vampire Mr Crepsley, Darren is fascinated and steals
the spider that ends up paralysing Steve. A twisted tale
about two boys and the lengths to which friendship can be
strained, this fantasy novel provides a great opportunity to
delve into the world of fiction away from reality.
Read a book lately?
Want to share it with us?
Tell us about at [email protected]
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A Cup Cake
Experience
SO YUM WE
CAN’T BREATHE ….
The one8one team, along with
professional taster Kawthar Al Shamsi,
sat down to a table full of cupcakes from
Magnolia’s Bakery, Kitsch Cupcakes
and Sugar Daddy’s to determine which
store had the best cupcakes according to
certain criteria.
Aim
To determine the most appealing cupcake
store in the UAE.
Hypothesis
We believe that it will be difficult to stuff our
faces with all the cupcakes and will be hard
to determine which is the best because all
will be exceptionally good.
Materials
Our taste buds
Empty stomachs
Water
Our fingers and assorted cutlery
Method
Each subject was given the same flavour
of cupcake from each store and assessed it
according to the criteria set out.
Each person was then blindfolded and
asked to taste each cupcake and rate
the most appealing to the least, without
knowing where each one was from.
Results were recorded.
Everyone binged on the leftovers.
Data Processing and Analysis
The team’s favourites were: Magnolia’s
Banana, Sugar Daddy’s Red Velvet and
Kitsch’s Triple Chocolate.
Conclusion:
#1
Sugar Daddy’s takes the gold, but that
does not mean that the other cupcake
stores were lagging far behind. All were
exceptionally good cupcakes - so incredibly
delicious that everyone needed a nap after
they tasted them. Further research is
required and the one8one team is therefore
asking its readers to help with this questget on our 181youth Facebook page to
help us decide by voting for your favourite
cupcake store.
Evaluation
Subjects should have drunk more water
throughout the whole process as well as
not had anything else to eat because bellies
were about to explode after eating so many
cupcakes.
Khalifa
Al Romaithi
“ I felt like I could do it, this
is what I like to do and this is
what I can do.”
photo by
Andy ramos
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photo provided by twofour54
When and why did you start performing?
Actually I‘ve always wanted to be a
musician and perform. I started it off as a
hobby and did it just for fun. I’ve wanted
to rap since 2005, but started it in the
beginning of 2008. This is what I like to do
and this is what I can do and have been
getting a lot of positive responses from
people. So I asked myself: why don’t I take
being a musician as a career?
Do you have someone in particular that
you link your inspiration to?
Tupac would be my inspiration as a rapper.
Khalifa Al Romaithi has chosen to look
towards all the perks that his home has
given him by becoming a unique and
positive representation of his culture.
Khalifa or ‘Kmulti’ (Khalifa’s stage
name), is a local Emirati rapper based
out of Abu Dhabi who has released two
singles: “Ana Emarati” (I Am Emarati) and
a collaboration with another budding
artist, Manal Al Ahli, called “The World”.
Having performed solo as well as opening
for Snoop Dogg, Khalifa is a new artist
stepping up to the plate to show everyone
how respect for one’s culture is very
important. Moving up in the world of
music, Khalifa gives his opinion on the
world we are living in through his music,
and gives one8one a first-hand rendition of
his opinion outside of his lyrics. He is truly
an Emarati - represent.
Scan this tag to watch
his videos on youtube
What was the first rap you learned?
I began by listening to pop and R&B, mostly
Sisqo. Rap started off when I was 15 or
16 and I used to listen to Puff Daddy, or
P Diddy as he’s called today. Later on, I
found Tupac and I liked his style. At first,
I didn’t understand what he was saying
or what the point of what he was saying
was, but then I came to understand that
he was rapping about life and how it keeps
throwing things at you and how you learn
from life itself. People enjoy listening to
Tupac because he raps about those kinds
of things, even though it’s not good to
mention it using very bad language or in a
very violent way, but you get to understand
it. When I understood it, I liked it and he
really inspired me.
How did you get the name ‘Kmulti’ from
Khalifa? Eight years ago, they called me
Coolio; they told me I looked like him. I
gave up the name Coolio because it wasn’t
my own name - it was another rapper’s
name - and I had to find my own. So I used
‘K’ because it’s the first letter of my name
from ‘Khalifa’. The M in ‘Multi’ stands for
my second name, Mohammad, which is
also my dad’s name. ‘Multi’ because it’s
multilingual; I rap in English, I rap in
Arabic, I sing in English and Arabic.
Do your family support you and your
talent? Well at first they did - kind of. But
now they fully support me.
“just imagine that you were
dreaming about something you
really wanted to achieve and
one day it just came to you”
What are your fondest musical memories
so far? Other than opening for Snoop
Dogg in Abu Dhabi, one of my favourite
experiences performing would be at my
brother’s wedding; it was a happy day
when I performed.
Do you listen to other local rappers
here in the UAE? I used to listen to the
underground rappers through other
people, but after hearing them I realised
that it’s not the type of music for me, so I
stopped listening to them. I listen to Desert
Heat, they’re doing their own thing very
well, in a very respectful way, and they
also keep in mind their own culture and
their own traditions. I also really like that
they don’t disrespect culture, and this
is something I respect a lot. I hope that
Desert Heat will achieve something big,
somewhere, one day. Other rappers like
The Recipe are a very talented group. I met
with them at Snoop Dogg’s performance
and they were really beautiful people.
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As a new performer, how do you feel
you perform in public? It’s not really the
first time I’ve performed in public. I’ve
performed many times before but this is
the first time I’ve performed in front of a
huge group of people. It felt great, because
I never get nervous while performing
in front of a big crowd - it’s exactly the
opposite direction in terms of the way I
feel. I feel very excited and don’t want to
get off the stage. At Snoop Dogg’s concert
they gave me 10 minutes and I was like
“What?! Only 10 minutes? … Ok.”
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photo provided by twofour54
How does your writing process work?
Mostly it all depends on my feelings. Other
than that it depends on the beat itself and
on the instruments. If the music is slow
and very romantic, I can write a love song
on that, or sometimes not even a love
song - it could be a love song blaming the
person, like why are you doing this to me?
Sometimes I can talk about that horrible
feeling that you get, when you say, “Why
am I feeling this way?” It’s not because
people make you feel that way, but rather
because it’s the way you’re feeling. Also
in times of crisis, like what’s happened in
Tunisia and the other countries, I can write
about that easily. Right now I feel that
it’s not the right time for me to write and
timing is really important to me. Like the
Ana Emarati song, it had perfect timing. It
wasn’t started by me because I’m not the
one who had the idea to record it. I wrote
the song a long time ago, over one-and-a-
half years ago. Then twofour54 came up to
me and gave me the opportunity to record
and the National Day was near, so we made
the song. That’s the day that I first believed
in timing. Timing’s the most important
thing, and the writing depends on the way
I feel, the way I see how events are going
on, the way I remember the things that I’ve
been through. I would like to share this
experience with other people.
How do you balance your music with other
obligations, such as your studies?
I give each thing its own time. I started
my career and got involved in music while
I was in my last year in college. I had
difficulties coming back to my studies; I
was a bit lazy and I didn’t catch up with
my studies very well, because I had been
concentrating on the music. Just imagine
that you were dreaming about something
photo provided by twofour54
you really wanted to achieve and one day
it just came to you and you’re at a point
where you really need to finish your college
studies but you can’t finish because your
dream has come true. I tried to decide
between the dream or studies, but I wanted
to choose my dream. Alhamdulliah, my
family and my friends supported me and
pushed me to finish my last semester and
focus on finishing college. I finally focused
and finished my studies, and now I’m going
to do my music.
If you could meet anyone in the world
dead or alive who would it be?
My father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan.
You recently recorded and performed your
new single, ‘The World’. How was that
experience different than ‘Ana Emarati’.
Ana Emarati was an appreciation song
in a fun way. The World’s purpose was to
educate people, and make them aware of
what’s going on and how we are destroying
our world. But nobody’s feeling this
because everybody’s living in their own
fantasy world, they don’t see the world as
it is. You don’t know why the temperature
is rising each and every year? Don’t know
why we are lacking water? The song helped
me help people understand and share this
knowledge with them.
At this point right now, who would be the
artist you would want to collaborate with
the most?
Eminem because he is unbelievable.
What are your plans for the near future?
Do you have anything new coming up?
Yes, I will have maybe two videos by
November and a lot of singles. Probably an
album as well by the beginning of next year.
What advice would you give a budding
artist who wanted be like you?
Be yourself. To a local person, when I say be
yourself, I mean you have to respect your
traditions, respect your culture and don’t
take from other people, because of what
you see on TV from the Western world. They
have their own gangster thug thing, which
we don’t have here. We have something
different; we have a Bedouin thing or
something similar. So don’t try to be a
gangster, don’t try to be a thug. If you want
to be something at least be yourself, then
you can proceed with respect, because if
you respect yourself, people will respect
you. That’s the most important thing, that’s
what our culture teaches us.
by Dina Hassan
photo provided by twofour54
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Gizmos &
Gadgets
by
Anton Rodinov
It’s been a fantastic summer: product
launches, corporate acquisitions,
disappointments and more. I am not
gonna cover them all, but will pinpoint
some juicy stuff.
BLACKBERRY 9900
First and foremost, The Bold has just gotten bolder! Yep,
RIM (Research In Motion) has finally blessed/cursed
us with it’s new flagship Blackberry 9900. It’s got all the
muscle you think you’d need in 2011, but has it got the
brain? First, hardware: it is by far the best-built Blackberry
to date - it is thin (10.5 mm), packs 1.2-GHz processor, 768
MB of RAM, a touchscreen as well as the ability to shoot
720p HD video through it’s 5 MP camera. On the software
side we got a problem. You see, Blackberry OS 7 is pretty
much the bloatware of all bloatwares there is - yes RIM claims that the new “Liquid Graphics”
will make the phone smooth and snappy , however is it all we need in our day and age - in
the age of dual-core, Android, monster-super-phones that can do your homework and the
simple, extremely polished iDevices that will book your date for dinner while you sleep? The
fact that BBM is the only thing RIM has got their die-hard fans hanging on for should ring
all the bells and whistles. However, what many don’t know is that RIM knows BB OS is done;
more importantly, it is preparing to release a range of new devices that run QNX ( powering
BB Playbook) right about 2012. This phone is the swansong for Blackberry OS, but does it
matter any more? By all means, this phone should have been released last year - with the
meat and the OS it packs, it would be THE competitor to all the BIG releases of 2010. This year
should be the year of QNX for RIM! So coming to the conclusion, the handset is for hardcore
RIM fans, however for the platform switchers and those who just wanna try the BB, I say
Hang on for QNX, it’s not that far away! After all, who likes to bite their own elbows?
WINDOWS 8
GOOGAROLA
Next , I want to discuss what Microsoft has
been cooking - they call it Windows 8. This
is the most radical change Microsoft has
brought to their Windows platform since
the 90s. If you’ve seen Windows Phone 7,
you then have seen the new Windows 8.
The user interface relies heavily on tiles,
and seems to be perfectly optimised for
the touch input devices, but don’t you
worry, MS made sure to stress that the
system will work seamlessly on tablets as
well as desktops. You might wonder about
the legacy apps and how they’ll look...
Well, let me tell you , they won’t change
much. And that is where it gets a bit
ugly. Windows 8 utilises the new tile-like
design as it’s core; however if you fancy
some Excel or Word, you will end up with
the screen switching to what a normal
Windows 7 would look like. Both UIs are so
different that they just don’t match. But
let’s leave that to the folks at Redmond to
worry about; in the meantime, enjoy the
picture.
Moving on, let me introduce you to Googarola! It is a
newborn and it’s fresh outta the oven. Google has made
a decision to acquire Motorola Mobility for, wait for it,
$12.5 bn! In the midst of all the patent wars involving
Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and HTC, Google decided
to grab good ol’ Moto along with it’s portfolio of 17,000
patents. Now that’s some artillery! The question is , what
is going to happen to Google Android manufacturing
partners HTC, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG? Only time
will tell, but I bet Nokia is having a jolly laugh at this one.
MAC OSX LION
Last but not least, have you heard the beast roar, or
was it barely a “meow”? Mac OSX Lion has finally hit the
downloads and here is what I got to say. I got mine on the
second day after the release and after using it for over
a month now, it is clear the OS was made for a trackpad.
If you want to experience Lion at its prime, you gotta
ditch that mouse of yours and use your fingers. Apple
has heavily invested into their multitouch technology
and Lion shows it like no other. Among the multitude
of gestures and tweaks, there is probably only one
that will drive you up the wall, if you don’t like change - natural scrolling , or as I call
it, scrolling in reverse. It makes sense on the iDevices , because you are TOUCHING the
screen, however on a Mac we normally use trackpads/mice/a cursor, and that’s where
it gets confusing because everything is the other way round. Thankfully for many, this
option can be turned off, however I gotta say it took me a couple of days to get used to it,
and now it is, to me, as natural as it claims to be. That aside, the OS is beautiful: Mission
Control is like Expose, but better; the full-screen apps are cool, however my favourite is
the new Mail app - it is beautiful, functional and supercool (you can preview the weblinks
without leaving the app). All in all it’s worth to upgrade, but be ready for some bumps
along the way. Then again, the Lion is the most temperamental of cats, that is until you
get to know it.
Oh and one more thing, are you on Google+ yet? It’s out and about, so go ahead and try it.
Just remember to do it properly this time, I hope you’ve learned from Facebook.
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Win!
me-movies.com
Me-movies.com have got loads of premiere
tickets to all sorts of movies, so log on to
their website, enter and win.
CAPTAIN AMERICA:
THE FIRST AVENGER
After the negative reaction
that the 2001 remake of
Planet of the Apes received,
the series is being rebooted.
This time, it starts right at
the top, showing us how the
apes revolted against their
erstwhile human masters.
From the film’s reviews, it
looks like it will be one of the
year’s best films
CONAN THE
BARBARIAN
Cast: Chris Evans, Hayley
Atwell, Hugo Weaving
Cast: Jason Momoa, Rachel
Nichols, Stephen Lang
When Steve Rogers is
refused into the US Army in
World War II, he joins Project
Rebirth, a government
programme which
transforms him into a super
soldier - Captain America.
While the notion of Captain
America does sound quite
dated, the character is still
thriving within comic books,
and with good reviews for
this film, and could just as
well find success in film form.
When his father is murdered
and his entire village is
destroyed by an evil warlord,
Conan ventures on, travelling
across the continent looking
for the warlord responsible for
the destruction of his village.
Despite how much we all love
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s role,
the character, created by writer
Robert E Howard, deserves a
more faithful adaptation. Let’s
hope that this film will be it.
SMURFS IN 3D
RISE OF THE
PLANET OF THE Cast: Neil Patrick Harris,
APES
Jayma Mays, Kat Perry
Cast: James Franco, Frieda
Pinto, Andy Serkis
Movies
The little blue creatures from
our childhood memories
return in a film that should
be suitable for young and old
alike. The Smurfs leave their
village and stumble into
the real world, where they
make friends with a New
York couple. Unfortunately
for them, they find out that
Gargamel is in the real world
too, and is coming after
them.
COWBOYS AND
ALIENS
CRAZY, STUPID,
LOVE
Cast: Harrison Ford, Daniel
Craig, Olivia Wilder
Cast: Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling,
Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei,
Emma Stone
Set in the American Old West,
an Alien Spaceship attacks
the town of Absolution, and
the key to defeating the Aliens
may lie with the mysterious
stranger who came into
their town recently. We
could always use a summer
blockbuster directed by Jon
Favreau, director of the Iron
Man films, and the strong
cast makes things look a lot
brighter.
Featuring a series of intertwining
love stories dealing with love,
marriage, divorce and young
love, this film follows in the
footsteps of romantic comedies
like Valentines Day and Love
Actually. What this film may lack
in originality makes up for in its
strong cast and sweet, stylish
approach.
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TV Shows
by
Heinrich Taute / Elisar Sasso
HOUSE M.D
Everyone’s favourite vicodin addict isn’t going anywhere.
House M.D. was officially renewed for its 8th season but
strangely with the absence of Dr Lisa Cuddy. Lisa Edelstein
has indeed resigned from the part of Cuddy, which leaves
viewers with the serious question, “Who is going to take
care of House?” For those who follow the show intently, the
previous season ended in an interesting cliffhanger that
left a tropical island one vicodin addict richer. We are going
to have to wait and be patient because there isn’t even a
clear release date for the new season. It better get here fast
though because everyone is dying to know how House is
going to return to work and exactly what is going to happen
to the now damaged home of Cuddy.
GOSSIP GIRL
MERLIN
The great sorcerer Merlin had to start somewhere, right?
Shine Television has offered viewers with a brilliant, simple
and comedic answer. The childhood/teenage story of how
Merlin came into his powers as a teen has become a hit
worldwide. The uncanny relationship between him and
Arthur provides endless amounts of good humour, while the
original legend provides viewers with intense anticipation.
Although the show did not end in a cliffhanger, it left its
viewers in dire anticipation of the next season. There
were minor delays in rolling Merlin’s fourth season off the
production belts but it is currently set to air in late fall. Colin
Morgan, who plays Merlin, has confirmed that the fourth
series will not be 10 episodes but the usual standard 13.
Hopefully everything will be well in Camelot when we return.
Your favourite Upper East Siders are back and let’s just say
season five has a lot of sly games in store. New York’s queen bee,
Blair Waldorf, experiences some obstacles when planning her
dream royal wedding, but of course, Miss Waldorf always ends up
getting what she wants. A familiar face returns and let’s just say
she possesses a sneaky vengeance towards the Van Der Woodsen
family. Will Chuck Bass really let his beloved Blair go? Who will
be the new lucky lady in Nate Archibald’s life? Find out all of the
juicy gossip this autumn but for now you will just have to wait.
VAMPIRE DIARIES
WHITE COLLAR
We all miss the gorgeous Salvatore brothers but don’t fear because
they are back and are hotter than ever. The love triangle between
Damon, Elena and Stefan gets even tougher, especially now that
Damon and Stefan have swapped roles. We are all dying to find out
more about the indestructible Klaus and what exactly he intends to
do with poor Stefan. Season three is full of the usual vampires and
werewolves, but keep a special eye out for the ghosts of Jeremy’s past.
There will be several full moons this September, and the supernatural
are ready to come out and play.
A suave, sneaky and extremely resourceful
art thief and professional con-man who
now works for the FBI? Eyebrows were
definitely raised when this show was
announced but its humour and everchanging plot have kept viewers coming
back for more. White Collar has been
confirmed for a third season and began
airing in June. Matt Bomer, who plays the
notorious thief Neal Caffrey, has proven
himself to be a very successful actor. With
girls around the world simultaneously
holding their breath every time he takes
off his shirt, his looks haven’t harmed his
success at all. For those die-hard fans,
you are reminded that at the cliffhanger
of season two, we saw Neil’s accomplice
successfully steal millions of dollars worth
of Nazi art, gold and jewels; the twist being
of course that Neil had no idea.
THE MENTALIST
Everyone’s favourite childish murder
detective is coming back for a fourth
season as CBS confirms it is indeed
renewing The Mentalist. Patrick Jane
returns with Teresa Lisbon and the show
will definitely be taking several turns
now the infamous case of “Red John” has
seemingly been closed. The show has only
been running for three seasons and has
already beaten out extremely popular
shows like House and Criminal Minds
for several awards. From installing fake
security footage to stealing a priceless
carpet for fun, it’s easy to see why he’s
loved. Let’s all hope that Patrick will
stay on with the CBI to continue another
beautiful season of tricks, traps and clever
manipulation to catch a killer.
Abeer
Abeidoh
The Artist
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Passion, creativity and ingenuity are
being uncovered at younger ages all
the time in today’s world. These three
words are perfect descriptions for Abeer
Nasser Abeidoh, a young artist with skill
and charisma that completely contradict
her physical size. Pieces of art that are
worthy of being hung up anywhere, this
16 year old has had her artwork displayed
in several competitions and continuously
seems to impress those who view her
work.
“As a kid, I had a really wild imagination,
well…all kids do, but I never tried to
put boundaries on it. Now try mixing
that with moral idealism; it’s a weird
combination to inspire someone, but it
works for me!”
When asked about the origin of her talent,
Abeer answered: “I was drawing before I
could even write. It started with me when
I gave my mother my first scribble and
saw her happy face expression, so I kept
on drawing and giving her any outcome
of my work, until now - my first piece
was a drawing of my mother pushing me
on a swing; we were both illustrated as
[stick men].” Never having had a teacher
or lessons before, her education in the
field was purely based off of what she saw
from her surroundings and the energy
she put into drawing what she saw. The
young artist describes it as a “monkey
see, monkey do” dynamic. According
to her, she is that monkey: “My own
imagination got in the way and then my
work just flowed with it, letting me have
my own kind of way of painting.”
Depending on the canvas and what kind
of colours she uses - though oil takes the
longest - Abeer finishes her average piece
within a day, but her speed does not take
away from the purpose of her art. On the
subject of whether or not she has a general
message behind her artwork, she exclaims,
“I don’t always have a message; sometimes
it’s to express myself through the painting,
and the viewer’s opinion. There doesn’t
have to be a certain message to stick to;
their own point of view can work too. At
other times, just like we like a song or a
piece of music and we just feel like singing
or playing it, I feel the need to draw an
image that I personally think is beautiful,
like right now I’m working on a sketch of a
pond and swans.”
water colours and oil. “I even used to burn
tooth picks when I was young to give my
drawings that charcoal effect. Any material
is good enough.” She uses mediums other
than paint - her favourite tool is the pencil
other than coal for sketching, pastel colors
and several programs she uses on her PC.
The usual subjects portrayed within her
paintings are any signs of life: plants, trees,
flowers, anything that concerns music,
faces of salvation, being set free, anything
abstract and a mixture of designs. Abeer
observes other art forms as well: “My
favourites are abstract and vector. I think
that everyone should have his or her own
technique. All vector art is somehow alike,
so yes, it does directly influence some of my
work.”
Versatility is not often a common trait
among artists, but this young artist uses
anything to create her art. From acrylic to
An inspiration to young people, Abeer is a
spokesperson for how imagination is a tool
to be cultivated and used to create beauty.
Kendo
JAPANESE
SWORD FIGHTING
by
Hana Hassanbek
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Dina Hassan
Kendo meaning
“Way of The Sword”
Kendo is a physically and mentally
challenging activity that combines
strong martial arts values with sport-like
physical elements. After the Second World
War, Kendo was banned by the American
forces as they wanted to encourage
Buddhism, so Japanese people practiced
in secret in their back gardens and kept it
alive until it was made legal again in the
1960s.
OUR EXPERIENCE
We arrived at Emirates International
School expecting the unexpected; not
knowing what was lying ahead of us but
ready to meet it head on. At 4pm, all five of
us beginners watched the professionals
do their warm ups and we all thought the
same: what have we got ourselves into?
Gradually during the session, the pace
and intensity of the training increased.
Sweat, aches and pains were all present
within the first 20 minutes of a two hour
session.
At the beginning, it didn’t look physically
hard or mentally challenging, however
by the end it was both. This sport tests
your endurance, mental willpower and
yourself as a person; it was a unique and
different experience that is available to
anyone willing to try something new.
The experience was definitely different
and entertaining. It was an opportunity to
experience the sword fighting that you see
in all those old-school Japanese movies.
Aside from breaking my sword, the strength,
concentration and dedication needed to
pursue Kendo is great, but also a lot of fun.
Hana Hassanbek
Kendo is a different and fun activity to participate in and offers something
for everyone. Japanese sword fighting is about inner self as well as physical
activity, which is what made it such a unique experience. It is unique because
it depends on how hard you push yourself and you don’t need to be fit or have
lots of spare cash. But it does require one thing: determination. Over time, you
can perform Kendo to a high level. It is also considered to be the safest type of
martial arts and appeals to many individuals. We all had an amazing time and
enjoyed every second of it.
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Alice Ashwell
Japanese sword fighting was a
completely different activity to take
part in. It was interesting to see the
professionals do Kendo as we could
learn from them, and we were taught
that Kendo involved three things: your
mind, your voice and the sword. We
learnt that Kendo was great way to get
fit and - at first we didn’t believe this
as it looked so simple. But the intricate
technique and power needed made us
sweat in the first five minutes and that
was only basic moves!
Jack Iredale
It was a fun and unique experience; we all had a great
time and learnt lots of new things. Watching professional
kendo taking place was the highlight of the session for me
as it showed the skill that they possessed. Also, it’s really
affordable - being just Dh30 for children and Dh50 for adults
makes it all that more enjoyable.
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Felix Freitag
The difficulty and entertainment of
attempting to become Japanese sword
fighters is something to be in awe of.
Along with getting to try a foreign art
and having a little workout, we also
meditated and learnt about a foreign
culture, and respect is important.
Know of a cool sport you’d like to try out? Let us know what it is at [email protected]
Scan this tag to join Kendo
Dubai facebook group.
Contact Ian Dawson
at 050 264 8683
OMG!
Walt
Disney
was afraid
of mice.
It’s against the law to fly
over the Antarctic because
penguins will fall on their
backs when looking at a
plane flying over them.
Winston Churchill
was born in a
women’s toilet.
The Yo-Yo
originated as
a weapon in
the Philippine
Islands during
the sixteenth
century.
The longest word in the
English language, according to the
Oxford English Dictionary, is
pneumonoultramicros
copicsilicovolcanokoniosis.
If you farted
consistently for 6
years and 9 months,
enough gas is
produced to create
the energy of an
atomic bomb.
Hippopotamus
milk is pink.
Cats can hear
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Winners of
Wild Wadi
Competition
The winners of the funniest splash face
-Wild Wadi competition are
Gabriela and Sancho Barcia
Prize: 2 passes (4 tickets each) to Wild Wadi
Water Park.
It pays off to splash your little sister and
her friends. Have fun at Wild Wadi!
Photography
The winner of this month’s
photography contest is
Aaron D’cruz
Everyone knows the connection boys have
with their toys. After more than a year since
I had last taken my bike out, I cleaned her up
and got some maintenance work done at the
nearby bike store. Although I had to wear
that fluorescent orange jacket and helmet
(because of the new laws), it didn’t hinder
the feeling that I had not had in a while.
I was out for a couple of hours, exploring
the neighbourhood I had just moved into
a few months earlier. When I got back
home, I thought to myself that I owed her
something after a year of neglect (I could
say that I blame it on my AS Levels, but who
am I kidding?). I thought to myself that I
needed to give her some new lights. And so
I did… Literally! I used Light Art to express
what I had in mind. Simply a DSLR camera
mounted on a tripod, with the camera set
to shutter priority mode for 30 seconds. I
played around with a LED flash light for a
while and finally got a result that I didn’t
even expect. It looked Great!
I’m sure by now she’s forgiven me. She’s
been treating me well after that, that’s for sure.
This is a great example of how a simple
technique and object can be exploited to
make a really beautiful piece of art. Ideas,
perspective and action. That’s all it takes!
Art is simple. As simple as a bike with some
extra lights.
Aaron D’cruz
Hi Bambi / Dina Hassan
Sheikh Zayed Mosque / Mareena Khawar
Moustafa Gabriel
Kevin Sebastian
Send us your best art and photos and we’ll
share them with the world. Please make
sure they are high resolution.
Send them to
[email protected]
Letters to
a Coach
Get advice from our life coach Maria
Chatila. Write to her at
[email protected].
All writing will remain anonymous.
Maria Chatila holds a Bachelor of Arts
with a dual Major in Child Studies and
Sociology from Concordia University
in Montreal, Quebec. She also holds a
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
from Sunderland University in the
United Kingdom and is a certified and
credentialed life coach, holding a diploma
in Management Coaching & Mentoring
from the Institute of Leadership &
Management in the UK.
Maria Chatila is dedicated to creating
powerful individuals, teams and
relationships by inspiring them to achieve
their full potential. She is passionate about
motivating individuals of any age group by
her ability to create a safe and empowering
space for coaching.
Overanalyzing degrees?
Wow, I can feel the weight of this decision process on you. What you have described to
me is a concern that students across the globe share with you. The future is a scary
place for most people but especially for students like yourself. My advice for you is to
breathe and take 10 steps backwards.
Q. It is so hard to choose a degree at
university. How would we know what we
want to do after three or four years? What
if I enrol at a certain university and study
a certain programme now and end up
disliking the university or the programme
after a year or so? How do we choose what
we’re passionate about because at this
stage in life everything seems the same. I
have tried online tests and career advice
web sites but they don’t seem to work.
Please let me know what to do or if I am
over analysing things?
First, as with any decision you will ever have to make in your life, all you can do
is trust that you are making the best decision you can with the information and
knowledge that you have. Therefore, I suggest that before you enrol at any university,
do some research. The internet is a magnificent resource. Use it to learn as much as
you can about the university. Try to connect with students who attend there presently
and others who have graduated already. Ask them about the quality of education as
well as their quality of life as a student. Do/did they feel supported by the university?
What are/were the strengths and the challenges for them as students. Remember, ask
them pertinent questions that will help you resolve your dilemma. This process will
help you to clarify if the institution is one that serves your educational purpose.
I strongly suggest that you sit down with a career coach before you apply to
university. The coach will take you through different exercises that will help you
discover what your strengths are. Following on from this, you will then be able to
go through the career lists and find one that both supports your strengths and that
lights your enthusiasm. Another recommendation is that you then connect with
people in the career that you are interested in. Find a mentor who can help you along
this path of discovery. Your mentor will be someone who has achieved what you are
hoping to achieve and they can help guide you by using their own experiences.
There is a wealth of information out there. Remember, life is a process and this is part
of the journey. Have fun and remember to wear your seat belt because the road ahead
is thrilling, fast and bumpy at times!
Where do I go? What do I do?
Q. Why should my parents get to choose
where I study, its my education, not theirs.
My parents want me to study in the UK but
I feel like i’d fit in better in the US. How do
I get them to understand that something
different is not necessarily a bad thing?
They think I’m being difficult and spoiled,
but I know I want, and I’m willing to work
hard for it. How do i reason with them in a
mature way?
I want to start by thanking you for sharing this with us. I am sure your letter is a
concern among many of the readers. I recommend that you and your parents sit
down and agree to be both attentive and curious about each other’s views. I also
suggest that you both have the opportunity to share your views on the country to
study. Listening to each other without judgement is very important. This exercise is
great for learning more about the other person’s point of view.
As for your question about reasoning in a mature way, I suggest that you remember
to monitor your tone of voice, try to be open to their views and try to walk in their
shoes. Ask your parents pertinent questions like, “What are your worries about me
studying in the US?” or, “What do you hope for me if I study in the UK?”
Bored
Yes, it can be challenging to be in a circle of friends and feel unheard. However, rather
than waiting to snap, try to sit your friends down and let them know how you feel. It is
important to appreciate the fun places that you all hang out at but also request that
the group try doing new activities like paintballing. Remember, you all get to have
a voice in this friendship and if you still feel that they are not flexible, then perhaps
you can join another group of friends who participate in the activities that you enjoy
while still having a friendship with your circle of friends too.
Putting that to the side, I recommend that you do some inner work with yourself too.
Have a really long think about what it is that is frustrating you. Although you may
overcome this challenge with your friends, the real challenge lies within you. The
feeling of wanting to snap is a signal that you are at your limit and asking for help
with this tells me that you are not comfortable feeling this way. Doing this inner work
will serve you in leaps and bounds!
Q. Every weekend, my group of friends
end up going to the same places and doing
the same things. They never take my
suggestions of doing something new, such
as paint balling. I’m getting bored of this
and really frustrated. One of these days, I
am going to snap! Is there a way I can get
them to be more flexible?
Flintstones are extinct
Most parents are nostalgic about the way things were for them when they were
growing up. Believe it or not, you may be uttering those same words to your
children one day. I suggest that you sit down with your parents and share what you
are expressing to me with them. Ask them about their youth and offer them nonjudgemental comparisons to how things are for young people today. Try to listen with
the intent to get more curious rather than for the intent of proving your rightness.
I also suggest that you create a partnership with your parents. Invite them to co-create
some new rules with you that fit your lifestyles and that feels right for your household.
I caution you to remember not to bring blame and defensiveness in your time creating
the partnership because doing so will stop your ability to agree on the rules together.
Q. My parents still hold me to the rules
that were imposed on them when they were
growing up. It’s not that they’re strict; they
just don’t try to adapt to this day and age.
For example, “when I was your age, I didn’t
stay indoors. I played sports, not hang out
at malls.”
Smokin’ Friends
What a wonderful letter to read. What you have written is expressed by many people
of many age groups so know that your query is very normal. I believe that friends
come into our lives for a reason. Perhaps the reason for you is to learn more about
yourself. I recommend that you be transparent with your friends about how you feel
like you stand out when they smoke shisha. You may be surprised: they may just not
be noticing. Most times, we are so focused on ourselves and we assume that everyone
else is too. As for your concern about not having other friends and staying home
by yourself: what does that mean for you? What is at the root of being alone that is
unattractive to you? Take some time to reflect over these suggestions. Being a young
adolescent is challenging sometimes because you are still discovering many new
facets of your personality. Rest assured, this is part of the process of “who you will
become”. I would love to hear more about your journey. Please write back to tell me
about your new awareness.
Q. My friends have recently started going
out to shisha cafes and smoking shisha. I
really can’t stand it and don’t smoke myself.
I’m quite a reserved person; I don’t socialise
a lot and don’t have other friends, so if I
don’t hang out with them there is nothing
else left to do other than stay at home
by myself. What do I do? Should I give up
meeting them? I have tried talking to them
about the dangers of smoking shisha and it
didn’t work. Would you have any ideas that
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Energy
Drinks
by Stephanie Karl
ENERGY
VS.
HEALTH
with other ergogenic aids, studies suggest
that taurine supplementation may
improve athletic performance boosting
its appeal in many energy drinks. Other
claims suggest that taurine and caffeine
act together to improve athletic and
mental performance, although this is
anecdotal rather than scientific.
Up to 3,000 milligrams of supplemental
taurine a day is considered safe and
excess amounts are simply excreted by
the kidneys. The truth is that we don’t
really know what kind of effects these
ingredients can have due to little research
available. However high amounts of
caffeine or sugar are known to be harmful.
Caffeine stoked and sugar loaded, energy
drinks are a booming market. They are
not only popular with young people but
they have their own web pages, bloggers
and spawn urban legends. Kids have
grown up watching their parents quietly
sip exotic drinks and now they have their
own brands, wildly trendy and legal with
a buzz. The competition between the
hundreds of brands is fierce as companies
“ratchet up” their image with taboo names
and ingredients little known.
Nutritionists warn that drinks high
in caffeine and sugar hook kids on an
unhealthy jolt and crash cycle. The
caffeine comes from a range of sources,
supplemented with vitamins, amino acids
and plant extracts. Caffeine, taurine,
glucuronolactone and guarana are all
labelled but don’t deliver any facts.
Caffeine and taurine are not similar
substances. Caffeine is a stimulant, and
taurine is an amino acid, a building block
of proteins. Taurine supports neurological
development and helps regulate the level
of water and mineral salts in the blood,
as well as possibly having antioxidant
properties.
It is found naturally in meat, fish and
breast milk, and can be taken as a dietary
supplement although in a varied protein
diet, it is generally not deficient. Along
The drinks on their own consumed in
large quantities have been blamed for an
increase in numbers of people visiting
emergency clinics with caffeine poisoning,
and in Ireland and Sweden a small
number of deaths may have occurred after
people consumed four cans. The Swedish
government studied energy drinks and
recommended that they not be used to
quench thirst or replenish fluid after
exercising. One marketing consultant
responded to these results by claiming
that danger only adds to the appeal.
Caffeine could be classified as a drug
as it is addictive and mind altering.
There is little doubt that it is an effective
“ergogenic aid” (enhances physical
performance) and an aid to cognitive
performance as it stimulates cardiac
output and the central nervous system.
Due to this, the International Olympic
Committee has banned its use above a
certain level (as detected in the athlete’s
urine).
Guarana is usually present in these drinks
as the main source of caffeine but it does
not specify its contribution. Caffeine is
there as a “stimulant”, that is, to give a
stimulus to both physical and cognitive
(i.e. mental) performance. But a stimulant
can be a “double-edged sword”. Excessive
stimulation due to caffeine can have a
detrimental effect not only on physical
performance, but also on aspects of
metabolism that influence health (such as
blood pressure and heart rate).
Although served in cans two-thirds the
size of a regular soda, they contain two to
four times the amount of caffeine as CocaCola. Some energy drinks have moved to
bigger cans and others have raised the
caffeine content to gain a competitive
edge.
But the biggest worry is how these drinks
are being used and in what quantities.
They do come with a warning as not
recommended for children under 12 years
and during pregnancy.
As with any food, the message
is moderation and don’t
make a can part of your daily
routine but view it as a treat.
To ensure peak performance,
don’t depend on energy drinks
and supplements. Instead,
focus on a healthy lifestyle.
Eat healthy foods, include
physical activity in your daily
routine and get enough sleep.
Astro
September 2011
ARIES
(21 March – 19 April)
Health and work. Those are
your focus point this month.
Saturn, your career planet
has arrived and is not going,
anywhere for the next four
months so take those risks
and aim for the jackpot.
At the same time though,
relax, there’s no need for the
anxiousness you’re feeling.
Hang with your friends and
even make new ones! Not only
will this help with your health
but your work as well so just
go with the flow of things. This
month is looking pretty good.
LEO
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
(20 April – 20 May)
The timing this month couldn’t
be more beautiful. Right after
summer your planets are
basically yelling, “Go have fun!”
So let loose and enjoy your life
because soon enough the work
will start to weigh in. Socially
there will definitely be a few
challenges, so you need the
good graces of others and will
need to rely on your likability
rather than your personal
merit. In essence, make sure
you’re especially nice to
people: it’ll get you places.
(21 May – 20 June)
You are going to meet new
people but won’t be sure of
their intentions and how you
fit in their lives just yet. But
this is a period of recreation,
leisure and fun. Enjoy life
so you’ll be taking risks and
enjoying yourself. As for your
relationship with those people
whose intentions are unclear,
let it develop naturally; it will
be slow but successful. Be
yourself and all will be well.
(21 June – 22 July)
Dynamic - That is what you
are. Personal charisma,
independence and energy are
all a part of your personality.
You want your way and tend
to get it. However, stress is
pertinent this month so rest
and relax as much as you
can. Do your best every day
then let it go, because the
small, unimportant things
won’t matter tomorrow.
Stay focused and all of your
dynamic self will shine
through.
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
(23 September – 22 October)
It’s time to work on yourself
now, to clear your mind and
set yourself some goals.
Self-improvement is your
primary goal: when you are
comfortable in your own
skin, others will be more
comfortable around you.
And you will achieve this
goal - there’s no doubt about
that because your personal
charisma is exciting, so once
you’ve become at one with
yourself, others will come
flooding into your life.
(23 October – 21 November)
Everyone’s on your side, even
if it doesn’t seem like it to you.
Misunderstandings will occur
aplenty this month so be wary
and think before you speak
and make sure you understand
what other people are saying.
Also, all the hard work you’ve
been doing is finally going to
pay off, either by ending or by
getting you the results you
had been working for. So this
month be wary on the social
front and content on the work
front.
(23 July – 22 August)
Slow. Slow. Slow. Everything
is going to be slow in your
world this month. Great! The
planets have slowed time
down for you, so you now have
the time to pursue whatever
you wish: voice your opinion,
learn something new. At one
point you will get fed up but
don’t worry, use the time for
something productive and you
will definitely benefit from
it. So avoid the TV and binge
eating and focus on work and
social relations.
(23 August – 22 September)
To the world you project an
image of seeming ambition,
but in reality you’re less
ambitious than you seem. Your
energy levels are increasing
so your focus is decreasing,
therefore work and learning
are taking a back seat. You’re
like the Energizer bunny: too
much energy but you’re just
running around in circles.
Time to slow it down a bit and
concentrate on where you’re
going and what you want. The
more control you have the
happier you will be.
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
PISCES
(22 November – 21 December)
Adaptation is what you have
been doing to the conditions
you are in right now. But
you are not one who usually
adapts to outside influences;
they usually adapt around
yo, so what happened? Why
have you let this happen? Take
back your life, be the driving
force you are known to be,
be the one that everyone and
everything adapts around and
you will feel much better than
you have been of late.
(22 December- 19 January)
Stop working so hard! Let
others help you, create a
rhythm for yourself where
you can work and play equally
and still be in your most
productive. Your name and
reputation will be tossed
around quite a bit right now so
be aware of your actions. This
month is important for you on
so many levels, so remember:
think before you act and you’ll
get what you want.
(20 January- 18 February)
Right now your need for
perfection will become
destructive, so coming into
this month you need to be
wary of your word choice and
actions. If the pencil on your
desk is slightly out of place on
the table, leave it! The world
will not end. Take a breath and
ignore it. Take this and apply
it to everything in life and you
will become more relaxed.
(19 February- 20 March)
Your biggest enemy is yourself
at the moment. But don’t be so
hard on yourself. Remember
the way you feel when you
wake up in the morning will
determine your state, and
therefore your behaviour for
the rest of the day. Waking
up on the wrong side of the
bed is a big “no-no” for you
this month. Stay positive
and whatever you do, the
outcomes should be positive
as well.
SUDOKU
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4 Sung in a Church
6 Another Name for Earth
7 Twelve bar_____
9 Bob Marley
10 Improvisation with brass instrument
11 _____, Paper, Scissors
16 Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Eminem
18 Heavy Metal infused with electronica
19 Party town in India
20 Popular British genre from the 90s
1 Independent
2 Precursor to rocksteady
3 A place where people live
5 Goes well with tortillachips
8 Linkin Park made this “Nu”
12 Michael Jackson was the king of this
13 Polular among Marilyn Manson fans
14 Popular in the Southern States
15 Bass-heavy electronics style
17 Essence of a living thing
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My 1st, 2nd and 3rd Are A liquid.
My 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Are A pain.
My 5th, 6th and 7th Is A Woman.
My 6th and 7th Is A Hospital Ward.
Altogether I Help Young Ones Learn.
Who am I?
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WHAT KIND OF
WORK ETHIC DO YOU
FOLLOW?
Tick the answers in the quiz to find out what kind of worker
bee you are: creative, goal oriented or a free spirit.
1: Which of these words describes you best?
a: Practicality
b: Diversity
c: Harmony
Points
1: a – 3, b – 2, c – 1
3: a – 2, b – 3, c – 1
5: a – 1, b – 3, c – 2
7: a – 2, b – 3, c – 1
2: a – 3, b – 2, c – 1
4: a – 2, b – 3, c – 1
6: a – 3, b – 1, c – 2
8: a – 3, b – 1, c – 2
2: Which of these do you dislike the most?
a: A lack of structure in your work
b: Repetitive, menial tasks
c: A strict and rigid plan
3: What do your friends appreciate the most about you?
a: You help them to be the best they can be
b: You are good at solving problems
c: You are fun to be around
4: Would you describe your interests as…
a: Artistic
b: Academic
c: Anything cool
5: In your spare time, would you rather…
a: Chill out and do nothing
b: Carry on working through the night
c: Do something creative
6: Who would you rather aspire to be?
a: Bill Gates
b: Paris Hilton
c: Alicia Keys
7: What is your favourite hobby?
a: Expressing myself artistically
b: Reading
c: Just hanging out with friends
8: What do you think is most important?
a: Earning loads of money
b: Having good relationships with the people around me
c: Proving to everyone how successful I can be
1-8
You’re a free spirit, meaning that, for the
moment at least, you don’t really care
about the kind of work that you do. If it pays the
bills and allows you to hang out with friends, then
you’re fine. You’d like a job that you can go to and
then forget about when you leave, so anything that
involves homework is a no-no. Working at a shop or
as a receptionist would suit you.
9-16
You’re bursting with creativity, and
you’re looking for ways in which you
can turn your talents into paid work. Though your
dreams of being a famous musician or writer might
seem far off, there are plenty of other applications
for your skills. People like you thrive in the creative
departments of advertising agencies, or else you
could become a journalist or designer. The most
important thing for you is that you’re creating
something.
17-24
You’re an academic through and
through, and have the potential to
be a top-level scientist or expert within your chosen
field. If that doesn’t take your fancy, then you could
easily spend the rest of your days teaching, or as
a senior lecturer at a university. Either way, you’ll
constantly be feeding your insatiable desire to learn.
How to Submit to
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send in your writing and make
creative contributions.
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Jokes
Lipstick
A number of middle school girls were
beginning to use lipstick and would put
it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but
after they put on their lipstick they
would press their lips to the mirror
leaving dozens of little lip prints.
The other side
Every night, the maintenance man would
remove them and the next day, the girls
would put them back. Finally the principal
decided that something had to be done.
She called all the girls to the bathroom
and met them there with the maintenance
man. She explained that all these lip
prints were causing a major problem for
the maintenance man who had to clean
the mirrors every night.
Once upon a time, there was a river. On
one side of the river lived the rabbit, and
on the other side lived the bear. One fine
day, the bear was sitting on a stump,
enjoying his breakfast of berries. Then he
heard someone yelling at him. It was the
rabbit.
To demonstrate how difficult it had
been to clean the mirrors, she asked the
maintenance man to show the girls how
much effort was required. He took out a
long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the
toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it.
Since then, there have been no lip prints
on the mirror.
“Not now! I’m eating.”
Years later
The children had all been photographed,
and the teacher was trying to persuade
them each to buy a copy of the group
picture. “Just think how nice it will be to
look at it when you are all grown up and
say, ‘There’s Jennifer, she’s a lawyer,’ or
‘that’s Michael, he’s a doctor.’” A small
voice at the back of the room rang out,
“And there’s the teacher. She’s dead.”
“Hey! Hey, Teddy, get your butt over here.
I’ve got something to show you!”
“Oh come on!” said the rabbit. “It’s really
important.”
“No way.”
“Please. It’s urgent.”
So the bear decided to go all the way over
the wide river. It took him all day and all
night to get over to the other side. He
nearly drowned. And when he finally got
there he was groaning and panting, and
wheezing for air.
“Well, rabbit,” he panted. “What did you
want to tell me?”
“Hey, Teddy,” the rabbit began, “Look how
many berries are on the other side of the
river.”
The
vampire bat
A vampire bat came flapping in from the
night covered in fresh blood, and parked
himself on the roof of the cave to get
some sleep. Pretty soon all the other bats
smelled the blood and began hassling
him about where he got it. He told them
to go away and let him get some sleep,
but they persisted until finally he
gave in.
“OK, follow me” he said and flew out of the
cave with hundreds of bats behind him.
Down through the valley they went, across
a river and into a forest full of trees.
Finally he slowed down and all the other
bats excitedly milled around him.
“Now, do you see that tree over there?” he
asked.
“Yes, Yes, Yes!” the bats all screamed in a
frenzy.
“Good” said the bat, “Because I sure as hell
didn’t!”
Editor in Cheif
Maria Rousan
How does this work?
Deputy Editor
Dina Hassan
You send in your articles, we read them,
choose the best ones and publish them
in the magazine. If you get published, you
have a chance to win loads of cool stuff
and represent The one8one at major
concerts happening in the UAE. You will
get media passes to the events and an
amazing camera to take pictures. You’ll
have a blast at the concert then write
about it for The one8one. Which concert
did you say you’ve always wanted to go to?
Log on to www.one8one.net to read our
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to [email protected].
Only the crème de la crème of the work
we’re sent makes it on to the pages of our
magazine so put your best foot forward
and get writing.
Sports Editor
Hana Hassanbek
Art Director
Alessandro Zanchetta
Fashion Art Director/ Stylist
Ivana Arsenikevic
Marcia Lima
Love to write?
Whether it’s poems, book reviews, game
reviews, fiction or nonfiction: if you write,
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Andy Ramos
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