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Have a Happy one!

Yes, it’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for. December is, by far, the best month of the year. It marks the end of a remarkable year and the beginning of a new one, with a lot to look forward to now that Dubai is hosting Expo2020 (p.10).

You will hear a lot of good music (p.16) this month, ranging from Emirati music on National Day to Christmas carols. That is what I love about this amazing country; it’s like one gigantic party that everyone is invited to. We’ve put together some fashionable clothes that you can wear to the party (p.30) along with some awesome T-shirts (p.34) made especially for us cool people living in the UAE. Our major achievement for one8one this year is the fact that we are reaching more people further away from us. Although we are based in the UAE we have had people send us articles all the way from Canada, the U.S., Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia (p.22). It is passionate people like you that make one8one successful, so we have decided to recruit brand ambassadors to represent us (p.35) and get all the free goodies we receive at our office. Yes, they get to come and play PlayStation (p.12) at our office. Yes! They get to go to movie premiers (p.46).

And finally, we will have a very very exciting surprise for everyone starting January. What’s that? You want a clue? Ok! I’ll give you one. You will be able to get a copy of one8one with that tall hot chocolate you ordered.

Have a happy New Year everyone!

maria rousan Editor-in-Chief editor@one8one.net

My Say

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C.W. Dear one8one magazine, Firstly, I would just like to say a big thank you for coming to talk to us at Dubai College the other week. It’s really great to hear of a publication in Dubai that is so open to publishing young writers’ work in the journalism industry!

B.L. I always love to read your music pages and I think you got the reviews of Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Justin Timberlake spot on. I also tried out the Nike Running+ app, and now I’m addicted!

A.T. I was really pleased to read an article about the risks of soda - I definitely think that people don’t know enough about how bad soda is for you! I think you should also include an article about fast-food, as this is something else I think people should be informed about.

1 Editor’s Letter 2 My Say 4-5 ’s up 6-9 S’cool News 10-11 Around the World in One Event: Expo 2020 12 Gaming: Play Station 4 Review 13 Gaming 14-15 Omar Basaad 16 Album Reviews 17 Hitlist 18-19 Yasalam ft. Muse & Depeche Mode 20 adidas: unite all originals 21 Sandance 22-23 Leish Hip Hop? 24-29 Arcadian Apparel: Art in the City 30-31 Men of Style 32-33 Fashion for Her 34 Fashion for The Nation 36 Beauty Fix: Bold Lips 38-41 Cover Story: Above & Beyond 42-45 Gizmos & Gadgets 46 Movies 47 Books 48-49 Formula1 Adrenaline 50-51 Photography 52-55 Let’s Play Rugby!

56 Revive Your Hair 57 Dry Your Hair 58 OMG! 60-61 Astrology 62 Which Music Instrument Are You? 63 Brain Food

’s up What When Where

Dubai International Film Festival 2013, Dubai (Dec 6 -14) Amr Diab Live at Burj Park, Downtown, Dubai

Video Games Live 2013, DICEC, Dubai UAE National Race Day 2013-14 Series (Round 4), Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Creamfields 2013, du Arena, Abu Dhabi Sharmila Dance Gala 2013, DUCTAC, Dubai

The Color Run, Duabi Autodrome, Dubai

Chicago Broadway Musical, DICEC, Dubai (Dec 19- Jan 3)

MDSF, Manipal University, Dubai (Dec 15- 19)

Opera Extravaganza, DUCTAC, Dubai

Emirati Expressions: Realised Exhibition, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi (Oct 30 - Jan 18)

Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi (Dec 26- 28)

Sandance NYE 2014, The Palm, Dubai

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, DICEC, Dubai (Dec 30- Jan 14)

Know of something going on in town? Want to share? Write to us about it to mysay@one8one.com

December

Experimental Art & the Arab World, NYUAD, Abu Dhabi

UAE 42nd National Day

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S’cool News

ADMAF gives Design Award to Students for Unique Art Pavilion at this Year’s Abu Dhabi Art Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) presented Lamya Al Shamsi and Hanan Al Kaf, from the University of Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts & Design, with the inaugural ADMAF Design Award 2013.

H.E. Hoda I. Al Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of ADMAF, said: “Beyond our support for Emirati artists, ADMAF – through its design award and a number of other youth initiatives – aims to inspire a new generation of creative minds capable of presenting contemporary art to a wider public...by inspiring the country’s future innovators, ADMAF is fully committed to the growth and development of the UAE’s visual arts industry.”

The ADMAF Design Award enables ADMAF to celebrate the creative talent of the UAE youth in both design and science. This year’s applicants were encouraged to draw inspiration from the renowned product and interior designer, Philippe Starck, in order to produce a modern and eye catching booth at the art fair. The winners of the inaugural 2013 edition were hugely successful in fulfilling the brief by creating a contemporary space that displays the works of artists Noor Al Suwaidi, Hamdan Al Shamsi, Dana Al Mazrouei, Farah Al Qasimi, Mohammed Al Messabi, Maryam Al Suweidi and Sarah Ibrahim, as well as ADMAF’s other initiatives (exhibitions and discussions, commissions, grants, advice and advocacy).

The B Side: Ruben Sanchez exhibition at Tashkeel The B Side: the place for second chances and experimentation, as shown by Ruben Sanchez.

Having been brought up in Madrid, his art work showcased his love of skateboarding and graffiti, due to the fact that he would use a mixture of organic textures such as wood and acrylic paints to create an abstract graffiti design.

His art work was showcased at Tashkeel, an art gallery located in Nad Al Sheba. Tashkeel is the best creative space for upcoming artists because it provides art space, access to art and design facilities and a reference library. Although this area is very isolated it was the perfect place for skateboarders because outside the art exhibition was a small skate park. So, for Ruben Sanchez this was one place to re-live his childhood and enjoy both art and skateboarding. writing and photos by Azza gasim

The price for his artwork ranged from Dhs600 (for his small prints) to Dhs25,000 (for his larger pieces). He also designed a unique car which was purchased in a scrapyard and re-invented to become a work of art.

For any young artist who loves graffiti and abstract art, this is one artist to look to for inspiration.

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ALHOSN University’s inaugural ‘Sports Day’ encourages community to live healthy ALHOSN University called on its students, employees and the community at large to adopt a more active and healthy lifestyle during its 1st Sports Day held on November 25, 2013 at the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Musalla, Abu Dhabi.

The event officially commenced with a seminar on podiatry and sports injuries and their proper care, conducted by Dr. Jeoseph Quattrone from Universal Hospital, followed by a presentation on nutrition and dietary habits by Dr. Anita Das Gupta, a Clinical Dietician and Nutritionist at Burjeel Hospital. Both sessions were held at the university’s Male Campus.

The main activities took place at the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Stadium near the University campus from 5 to 8 pm.

Various fitness and sports clubs, as well as health service providers, set up information booths at the venue, where special sessions on Aikido, Body Attack, Body Combat, Body Balance, Body Jam, Yoga, and Zumba were held as well.

Football, table tennis and basketball tournaments also formed part of the day’s agenda.

Universal Hospital conducted free medical check-ups to determine the Body Mass Index (BMI), blood sugar level and pulse rate of participants. Event sponsors Gold’s Gym, Aikido Abu Dhabi, Get Moving Fitness & Spa Centre and SportsOne treated participants to various discounts and promotions. Get Moving Spa & Fitness Center awarded a free one-month membership, and other gifts, to the tournament winners, while SportsOne gave out 10 vouchers worth AED 100 each to redeem for any sports apparel, footwear, or soccer, swimming, biking, team sports and gym equipment at its store.

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Sheikh Mohammed’s new book launched with panel debate at AUD The American University in Dubai hosted a fantastic panel discussion to launch the English-language edition of the latest book Flashes of Thought by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Three of the UAE’s most prominent public figures captivated an audience of more than 900 AUD students and faculty with reflections on Sheikh Mohammed’s school of thought and leadership style. They shared personal stories about working with His Highness at key moments of Dubai’s growth story. The event marked the publication in English of Flashes of Thought, a diverse collection of personal reflections inspired by an audience dialogue session at the Government Summit in February 2013. In the book, Sheikh Mohammed explores the ideas, principles and experiences that have defined his leadership role in the development of Dubai and the UAE, as well as his personal journey as an Arab statesman on the world stage.

Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Development and International Cooperation, spoke about the role of women in Sheikh Mohammed’s teams and about his unique leadership philosophy.

“In my personal journey I believe I was destined to be in the path of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed. I believe strongly in his philosophy that we are all agents of change. The best way to lead change is to be an example: you have to drive it through who you are,” H.E. Sheikha Lubna said. “There are many examples of leaders, but there are very few who transform a whole society.

Mohammed bin Rashid’s biggest drive is to create more leaders. As for me, I am a student of leadership at the University of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed,” H.E. Sheikha Lubna said.

Cheers and rounds of applause showed that the positive mood had also spread to the audience. AUD students sent more than 400 live comments and questions to the panelists during the event using Twitter and the hashtag #flashesofthought.

Emirati Expressions: Realised new book based upon local artistic excellence Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has officially launched a new book as part of the third edition of its Emirati Expressions series; ‘Emirati Expressions: Realised’. The book, entitled Emirati Expressions: Realised, documents the artistic vision of this year’s six Emirati artists and their sustained artistic visions over the course of their careers.

HE Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan commented: “Contemporary arts have become a key means of expression in the community...they represent memories of space and time, which are working to preserve and deliver to our future generations.”

The book provides an in-depth analysis of this year’s artists - Abdullah Al Saadi, Ebtisam Abdulaziz, Layla Juma, Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim and Mohammed Kazem. The book also offers a comprehensive insight into the history of art in the UAE, as well as the previous works and emergence of these artists. Sections of the book include a selection of archival material that documents the path of these artists alongside the growth of the UAE art scene.

Emirati Expressions is a curatorial initiative that celebrates the central role Emirati artists play. The current ‘Emirati Expressions: Realised’ exhibition runs until 18 January 2014 and showcases newly commissioned artworks of six established Emirati artists, along with a diverse public programme featuring artists from the wider Emirati art community.

Japenese Pavillion at NAJAH Representatives from several well known Japanese Universities exhibited at the NAJAH Education exhibition, in November. Japan and the UAE are working to strengthen their collaborations in education and business, with Japanese universities promoting the opportunities they provide, for students from the UAE to study abroad in Japan.

Graduate and Undergraduate courses are available, but representatives from the Japan International Co-operation Centre also hope that the study abroad opportunities will be a chance for students to learn about both modern and traditional Japanese culture as, well as increasing employability for graduates in both Japan and the UAE. Students are able to undertake Masters degrees, taught in English, or Undergraduate degrees, taught in Japanese after undertaking an additional two years of studying Japanese language. While the most common chosen fields are engineering and mechanics, business and economics courses are becoming increasingly popular. The Japan International Co-operation Centre hopes to increase the number of institutions teaching Japanese in the UAE to help further promote their opportunities for studying abroad.

‘Pencil Me In’ MEFCC workshop For you comic book fans MEFCC is back in April in 2014, and to give us a taste of what is to come next year, they launched a workshop at The Magazine Shop, located in Media City.

It was hosted by Stefan Messam, who is not only an art professor at Zayed University, but also the author of the graphic novel Resurrection Lands.

Fans of his comics came from all around to Dubai to participate in his workshop. He recreated the characters from his novel and gave advice to all young Manga artists. He also talked through all the work that he has done throughout the years.

If you want to see more of Stefan’s work, you will find him at next year’s Comic Con, which will be held in a new location, The Dubai World Trade Center. The dates for this will be on the 3rd-5th of April 2014. Next years guest stars will include the likes of Seth Green (from Family Guy) Sylvester McCoy (from Dr.Who and The Hobbit) and also Humberto Ramo. writing and photos by Azza gasim

Colour and Pageantry Mark 42nd UAE National Day Activities at Masdar Institute A plethora of activities filled with pageantry and colour, powerfully depicting the UAE’s culture and tradition, were organised by the graduate students to mark the 42nd UAE National Day celebrations at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.

The day’s activities began with the playing of the National Anthem by students, faculty and staff, and 48 students from Ibn Sina School, Abu Dhabi, as well as in taking the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ to the UAE Flag. This was accompanied by releasing balloons in UAE colours and the unfurling of the National Flag.

Key features at the festivities included a ‘Gallery’ that displayed an image of the Founding Father of the UAE, Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, painted by a student, and video footages of the great leader who built the country into a modern progressive state. A ‘souq’ offered a glimpse into the market of a bygone era, while the features of ‘Old City’ were illustrated through huts with thatched roofs, a grocery and a traditional food section.

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Around the World in One Event: Expo 2020 by romina hashemi

When the World Expo started in London in 1851 a breakthrough in international relations took place. A new tradition of modern sophistication was set; countries all over the world went beyond the boundaries to entertain the spectators that flocked to see them.

A key meeting point for the global community, the World Expo provides an outlet for nations to share innovations and progress on issues of international importance. Every 5 years, the BIE (Bureau of International Expositions) honours one nation with the chance to host. Dubai, encompassing all the key features of a great host nation, has just won the race for the selection of candidacy for the World Expo in 2020.

Across the nation, locals and expats alike came together, acknowledging Dubai as the ideal candidate for 2020. For UAE residents, the term ‘cultural matrix’ is interchangeable with Dubai.

The region acts as a year-round reminder of human potential, defying the odds and going where no man has ever gone before. Just peek outside your window right now and you will be awestruck by the sight of Dubai’s intimidating skyscrapers and futuristic landscape, amazingly occupying the barren desert that housed nomads and Bedouins not so many years ago...

So the main question is: what will the World Expo offer Dubai?

The UAE has a long history with the World Expo, stretching back four decades to Abu Dhabi’s participation in 1970 in Osaka, Japan.

However, the World Expo started long before that in 1851. So, to answer the question of what the Expo can do for Dubai we should look to its history, and its lasting effects on different host nations.

On a grassroots level, the World Expo is an international exhibition.

Countries rush to the host nation to set up pavilions where they show anything and everything from scientific discoveries to products of industry, new initiatives or art and culture- inviting the audience to embrace their nation’s humble past and present successes and innovations. Albeit informally, the exposition has actually been going on since ancient times, when traders would hold occasional encampments at central crossroads, and entertainers would find a ready, festive-minded audience- much like the anticipating audience of the Great Exhibition borne in 1851...

Timeline of notable World Expos 1851- London, UK • The World’s Fair was born— officially known as the Universal Exposition.

• The fair functioned as a platform for nations to showcase their innovations in science and technology.

• Modern marvels ranged from the first public toilet to a precursor to the modern-day fax machine.

1889- Paris, France • Commemorated the centennial of the storming of the Bastille — an event that has traditionally represented the start of the French Revolution.

• The most revolutionary exhibit was a little project by engineer Gustave Eiffel. At 324 m, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest standing structure in the world. The public said it was an “eyesore” at the time- now it is one of the most iconic structures in the world.

1893- Chicago, USA • Marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

•The expo was notable for being the debut of the Ferris wheel.

Organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, husband of the reigning monarch at the time, Queen Victoria, ‘The Great Exhibition’ took place in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London. The fair’s creation, surpassing the nationalistic aims of the creators, cemented Britain’s role as an industrial leader to the entire world. The prestige of the event flourished worldwide, graced by minds that were equally as ‘great’. Charles Darwin, Samuel Colt, and the writers Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens are just a few of the most notable spectators at the event.

As the global community faces ever more complex and increasingly interconnected challenges, the links between people, societies and ideas have never been more important. We know this as inhabitants of the ‘electronic age’. Open communication is indispensable, especially when paving the way to a future of celebrating milestones in international relations, characterised by the UAE’s theme for Expo 2020, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”.

A World Expo in Dubai would be the first held in the MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) region, making it the perfect location for an Expo that, in line with the theme, would serve as a platform for connectivity and for pioneering new partnerships for growth and sustainability.

Dubai is not only known as a city of Arabia, but also as a cosmopolitan city of the world. With the UAE’s increasingly pivotal role in the global economy, we know continued progress depends on interaction and cooperation across nations. Dubai already has the ability to bring together people of all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life; with the innovation and development of this progressive city, Dubai could potentially break Shanghai’s record and attract the greatest number of people in the history of the World Expo.

1904- St. Louis, USA • Showcased the edible ice-cream cone (until then, ice-cream was served in metal or paper holders).

1970- Osaka, Japan • The first expo to be hosted in Asia.

• Notable for screening the first ever I-max film as well as demonstrating early mobile-phone and magneticlevitation technology.

• World Expos began adopting themes circa 1939 in the New York World Expo. Each expo adopted specific cultural themes; they forecasted a better future for society. Osaka’s theme: “Progress and Harmony for Mankind.”

2010- Shanghai, China • Marked Shanghai’s new status in the 21st century as the “next great world city”.

• It had the largest number of countries participating and was the most expensive Expo in the history of the world’s fairs.

• Over 73 million people visited – a record attendance.

The expo set a single-day record of over 1.03 million visitors.

• Theme: “Better City – Better Life”

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Gaming

Play Station 4 It’s been seven years since Sony last released a new game console, Play Station 3, and now is the time for the gamers around the globe to get those wallets and TVs ready for the Play Station 4. Come December 13th anyone and everyone will be able to purchase the PS4 for AED1,699 for 500GB standalone version. I’ve had some time to play with this beauty and here is what I found.

First, Play Station 4 is light, slim and extremely different when you first look at it.

Gone are the curvy shapes and lines, replaced with sharp angles and matt/glossy finish-literally making this console the most beautiful Sony has ever built. It is drastically different to the previous PS iterations as well as the upcoming XBox One. The new DualShock 4 controller is extremely comfortable to hold;it features more ergonomic handles along with a light panel at the back (PS4 uses it to identify users) and a rather large trackpad on the front, which is handy and is almost as good as having a mouse. The buttons are well placed and the analog sticks are better due to their rugged edges and concaved tops. The controller also features an in-built speaker and a headphone jack, which should be ideal for video chatting or a more private gameplay. Another fun feature is the ability to stream PS4 games to a Vita.

Next is speed, PS4 is everything but slow. It packs a whoppng 8-core Jaguar CPU, AMD Radeon GPU, 8GB of RAM and a 500GB Hard Drive. Due to these configurations, you won’t be able to play PS3 games, nor will you have the support for N802.11AC and 5GHz wi-fi. The positive side of this, however, is the UI is exceptionally fast; PS4 just zooms in and out of options, games, and whatever app it’s in.

In the end, this console has a lot of potential; it’s got the horsepower, the design, the mobility and great games that are already available and many more to come. Play Station 4 is clearly built for gaming, with a laser-sharp focus on graphics, excellently built controllers and overall beautiful design.

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Gran Turismo 6 (PS 3) Gran Turismo 6 is the twelfth release of the game series and will be staying a PS3 title. It features 71 different layouts of 33 tracks, that means 19 new layouts and seven new locations, including Mount Panorama. There are 1,200 cars to choose from, ranging from rare to common models. A redesigned menu interface is now simpler to use and loads much faster. It also features a new flexible rendering engine that has adaptive tessellation.

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of Grand Turismo series, GT6 will feature a festival called “Vision Grand Turismo” with new concept cars by different companies designed for the game.

Metro: Last Light (PC, PS3) Metro: Last Light is a single player, first-person shooter, horror game that picks up right after the ending of Metro 2033: in the year 2034 beneath Moscow’s post apocalyptic ruins. Mankind is overwhelmed by threats from mutants that stalk the catacombs and the skies.

Mankind still refuses to stand together in this time of need. Instead they fight against each other for a doomsday device, which is the ultimate power. You are the last hope to stop a war that could wipe out humanity forever.

Battlefield 4: China Rising (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC) With Battlefield 4, the first-person shooter game which came out two months back, Battlefield 4: China Rising is its upcoming expansion. The war is expanded with four multiplayer maps, new weapons, vehicles and gadgets. An Air Superiority mode is introduced as well as ten new assignments with their own unlocks.

This game is bound to keep lovers of Battlefield 4 playing for hours on end.

Halo: Spartan Assault (Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, Xbox 360, Xbox One) Halo: Spartan Assault is a strategic, third-person shooter game. The action takes place between Halo 3 and Halo 4 in a futuristic sci-fi setting, where characters are controlled through virtual joysticks.

Although the ceasefire papers have been signed, Draetheus V is still under attack from a Covenant rogue group, ignoring the cease fire command.

This version includes 30 different missions and provides the chance to dive even deeper into the history of the Covenant Wars.

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Omar Basaad

“Atmosphereic Saudi Galactic House.

Does that make sense? ”

Saudi-Turkish DJ Omar Basaad is one of the youngest EDM producers in the Middle East. Starting out at 17 and now the owner of label Loud Recordings, he has become somewhat of a pioneer for dance music in the Gulf. He chatted to us about Creamfields, his inspirations and the development of the Middle Eastern music scene.

How do you think the dance music scene in the UAE compares to other Middle Eastern countries?

Well, the scene is here I think, since UAE is the center of the Middle East, primarily for reasons like being home to multi-nationals sharing one culture. Every now and then you see the biggest DJs playing here. DJs come here and play new songs, fresh sounds and educate the crowd, so that gives birth to a new scene altogether.

Though the situation with local artists really needs to be improved!

You are set to perform at Creamfields this month, how important is the event in terms of helping to develop the Middle East music scene?

It’s a great thing for the scene especially the growth of EDM around the world. Apart from developing the scene, it helps people get educated musically and brings another culture into it. Seeing those different acts performing new songs for the first time gives people the drive.

How is the future of dance music looking regionally?

EDM has rocked the world, and with major festivals such as Creamfields it is just the beginning here. There is a lot more to come in the region.

What’s your favourite part of making music?

The best thing about producing music is creating a sound that’s in my head and bringing it to life.

How do you prepare for a set?

I start mashing up a couple of tracks and keep a list of them to keep things interesting. Then I have a long list of new ID tracks, and then usually prepare an intro for the show.

Who inspired you the most in your career?

Daft Punk, majorly.

For more on Omar Basaad go on: www.omarbasaad.com

Do you still look up to that artist or are there other acts, which still inspire you?

I do but, you see, I listen to different genres of music all the time.

Inspiration can come from listening to Steve Angello or I could listen to the Weeknd.

How would you describe your sound?

Atmosphereic Saudi Galactic House. Does that make sense?

What has been your favourite show so far?

Yet to come!

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ANAISE YOUNG What’s coming up for you after Creamfields?

I have started planning for 2014, and my new single is coming out soon, and we are three months away from the Winter Music Conference in Miami!

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Album Reviews

Lady Gaga Artpop Artpop is an absolute opposite of Gaga’s Born This Way and, oh, we are so happy about this fact. Starting with ‘Aura’ and ‘Venus’, the eccentric singer goes on a mission to get you to dance wherever you are, be it at home or at a club. She wants you moving and she ain’t joking this time!

After a few dance-offs with someone (or your own hairbrush in front of a mirror), you’ll find yourself jamming to ‘Do What You Want’, a second single off Artpop that features R.Kelly. As Gaga has stated herself, this song describes how she deals with the aspect of fame and all the criticisms from the international media: “Write what you want Say what you want about me If you’re wondering Know that I’m not sorry Do what you want What you want with my body” - clever Gaga.

Overall, this record is full of hits and, to us, is what we have been waiting for since The Fame Monster. The definite tracks are ‘Artpop’, ‘Swine’, ‘Mary Jane Holland’, ‘Fashion!’, ‘Applause’ and ‘Gypsy’.

Britney Spears Britney Jean Britney returns with her eighth studio album following the 2011 success that was Femme Fatale. Let’s start by saying Britney Jean is a party record that is not as personal or experimental as Blackout which, we still think, is the best Brtiney record to date.

Starting off with ‘Alien’, Brtiney Jean sounds like a mature record, filled with experience. This feeling of ‘been there done that’ is carried onto two more tracks, ‘Perfume’ and ‘Chillin’ With You’ which features her own sibling Jamie Lynn Spears; the rest of the album is pretty much will’i’am.

Britney has said this record is her most personal and closest to her heart, however, frankly , it does not feel personal for the most part. Tracks like ‘It Should Be Easy’, ‘Tik Tik Boom’, ‘Body Ache’ and ‘Til It’s Gone’ will keep you dancing until you drop, effectively making Britney Jean a great workout record.

This leads us to a conclusion that either Britney got her studio albums mixed up, or she is simply a very happy, active person who is all about dancing and clubs.

Music

Hitlist

1. Royals Lorde

2. The Monster

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Eminem ft. Rihanna

3. Wrecking Ball Miley Cyrus

4. Counting Stars

Apps

OneRepublic

5. Wake Me Up! Avicii

6. Demons

Imagine Dragons

Zomato

Substitutions

This app is amazing. Featuring hundreds of restaurants, this beautifully-built iOS and Android app uses users’ location to find restaurants around them. Zomato includes a comprehensive library of information, menus and ratings of restaurants in the country. Simply put, you can use the app to choose food and call the restaurant without leaving the app and voila, your meal is served. Bon appetit.

Substitutions is an app that many health food addicts need. The drill is, Substitutions comes with a massive library of healthy food options to substitute the usual unhealthy ones.

It is a free app that sports clean and intuitive design, while providing a great amount of useful information about food. This should come in handy in our age of fast food. iOS only.

Walk the Line

Searching for Sugarman

Across the Universe

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin

Cast: Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman, Craig Bartholomew Strydom, Sixto Rodriguez

Cast: Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood and Joe Anderson

Based on the early life and career of musical legend Johnny Cash, the film, which takes material from his autobiographies, has striking musical performances from Jaoquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon (who won an Oscar for her role as June Carter). Outstanding musical moments of the film include Cash’s misguided on-stage proposal to June during ‘Burning Ring of Fire’ and his famous performance at Folsom Prison.

This unusual documentary follows two South African fans of Sixto Rodriguez, a musician who, although barely known in his home country, the US, had become hugely popular and influential in South Africa. Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom set out to contact him and discover if his rumoured death is true, determined to find out what happened to their musical hero. The film won multiple awards including an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Documentary.

What’s not to love about a musical film made up entirely of Beatles music?

Jude, a shipyard worker from Liverpool, travels to America in search of his father who he has never met. He soon gets caught up in the bohemian, rock-androll lifestyle of 1960s New York, against the backdrop of the Vietnam war, and everyone’s lives begin to change forever. Six characters in this artistic film were inspired by Beatles songs, and the evocative music goes a long way in portraying the turbulent and emotional events of the time.

7. Roar

Katy Perry

8. Timber

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9. Hold On, We’re Going...

Drake ft. Majid Jordan

10. Let Her Go Passenger

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Yasalam ft.

Muse

“It’s Muse, how can anyone not love Muse?”

The band Muse began to play at 9pm which could be heard even outside the gates by the crowd’s wild cheering and clapping for the artists. The du Arena filled up with the sound of the ‘The 2nd Law: Unsustainable’ – the first song on the Muse set list for the evening. The du Arena is equipped with three big screens that allow the viewers in the back of the arena to see the band members on stage in detail, however, most of the night the screens were used to broadcast scenarios in line with the music.

The band Muse is most renowned for their fusion of music genres such as alternative rock, heavy metal, classical, progressive rock and electronica. They are also considered one of the better bands to see live because of their energetic and theatric demeanor on stage. The special effects at the concert brought the crowd to screams and whistles as smoke flared up from the stage and a futuristic screening was shown on all three of the big screens with the three band members in the foreground.

On November 2nd, the British band Muse performed at the du Arena on Yas Island. The concert was scheduled as an after-race event once the third race day on the Yas Marina Circuit was finished.

As the 20,000 people came pouring into the gates after the race, you couldn’t help but notice that both young and old came to see the band. Other artists had performed and were scheduled to perform on all four race days: Amr Diab, Elissa and Hussain Al Jassmi on the first day; Jay Z on the second; Muse on the third and Depeche Mode on the fourth. writing by Aaricia Kimberly van Ommen photos by ANGELI CASTILLO

Mathew Bellamy’s voice, both lead singer and lead guitarist, filled the arena while at the same time jumping around with guitar in hand. His, as well as Howard Dominic’s, the drummer of the band, and Christ Wolstenholme’s, the bass player, enthusiastic movements on stage served to pump the crowd up even more. The three member band brought about an uproar as they played some of the favorite songs such as: ‘Time Is Running Out’, ‘Hysteria’, ‘Panic Station’ as well as an encore of ‘Uprising’ and ‘The 2nd Law: Isolated System’. Several members of the crowd said (on the record): “Muse rocks” and “It’s Muse, how can anyone not love Muse?”

Yasalam ft. Depeche Mode The last day of the Etihad Grand Prix is usually the day nobody should miss, specifically due to the amazing after-race concerts. Following Sir Paul McCartney and last year’s Eminem show, Depeche Mode were scheduled to grace the massive du Arena with their presence this time around. What to expect, one might wonder... The answer is simple: a mind-blowing show.

Depeche Mode have been around for ages and, although one wouldn’t normally hear their stuff on the radio, they are a band with a status symbol of electronic royalty. Therefore, it was not much of a surprise to me that du Arena filled up really quickly. After all, Depeche Mode were in town and the crowd was ready.

While Depeche Mode did play their massive hits , one thing that stood out was the different sound and overall song arrangements for almost every track. The crowd went totally crazy when ‘Enjoy The Silence’, ‘Personal Jesus’ and ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ came on. One thing I personally loved was the energy Depeche Mode projectected throughout the entire show. Specifically, I loved everything Depeche Mode frontman, Dave Grahan, did; his vocals were astounding and piercing while the moves made it look like he was having the most fun on stage with the crowd trying to keep up.

In the end, I felt fulfilled and reminded of the good ol’ school show; Depeche Mode are well past their third decade in show business and it shows. The level of skill and professionalism is just incredible. The vocals and sound were incredibly good, while the visuals were out of this world while still remaning subtle and “just enough”. All in all, this show was great; it left me hoping to see something of this level done by younger performers of modern show business. writing and photos by

stereohead

For the last weekend of October, the UAE’s biking enthusiasts were out in force for Gulf Bike Week. Arriving on a shining array of custom Harley bikes, the weekend was a first look at the latest models for 2014 from a huge range of makes and sellers.

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adidas: unite all originals

The afternoon saw Dubai’s skateboarding enthusiasts show off impressive 50-50 grinds; 5-0 grinds; feeble and smith grinds and board slides on the longest skateboard rail in the world, competing for adidas gift vouchers worth 500dhs.

Laid back 90s tunes were played and, not only skateboarding, but DJ Demos and Graffiti workshops were in full swing around the venue.

The evening event kicked off with great music and live performances from a huge line-up of unique international and global talent. Tim Hassall, who has become well known in the region and has been featured in Rolling Stone Middle East, set a great atmosphere for the rest of the evening as the venue started filling up.

Performances by Adam Shero, Hollaphonic, BFG & Fever, Smokingroove, Rone Levels 6 and 7 of the Media One hotel car Jaxx and Soulninja went down a treat, and there were more surprises in store park were transformed on November 8th as the evening progressed over to the main stage, where headliner DJ Scratch into a retro-cool, street-style hangout for performed from a giant adidas shoe. skateboarders, street artists, music lovers and adidas fans. The graffiti workshops from the afternoon continued into the evening along with live-art from Retro Culture by Mel Pickup, while breakdancers took to the floor and impressed the crowds. writing by

sofia fernandez vyas photos by seb porter

The event was cool, unique and definitely unlike other events in Dubai: a unique combination of street style, skateboarding, music and art.

Sandance This time round Sandance pulled together a fantastic line-up including Basement Jaxx, Jamiroquai, Rudimental, Chic featuring Nile Rogers, Richard Durand, Laidback Luke and Martin Solveig.

Basement Jaxx got the event off to a great start playing hit after hit, followed by Jamiroquai who was incredibly popular with the crowd.

Although slightly more understated than Basement Jaxx, his stage presence was completely captivating and he went down a storm.

Favourites such as ‘Canned Heat’ had everyone singing along.

Rudimental undoubtedly felt the love from the crowd and got everyone dancing to ‘Waiting All Night’ and ‘Right Here’ as they played a fantastic set. Martin Solveg and Laidback Luke kept the atmosphere going into the early hours.

Chic featuring Nile Rogers were a highly anticipated act following the success of Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories and the muchloved track ‘Get Lucky’. The performance did not disappoint, and they were clearly a favourite of the evening as the crowd joined in for a resounding rendition of the track they had been waiting to hear!

The venue of Sandance was once again one of the best aspects of the evening, especially with the cool weather, and we were fans of the red sparkly hats in particular. It was a fabulous production, as always!

We are so excited for New Year which promises to be one of the biggest and best yet with a star-studded lineup confirmed including Emeli Sande alongside Axwell, Pete Tong and Paul Oakenfold. writing by photos by

stereohead mantas bekeza

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Leish Hip Hop? by hass dennaoui

Culture is a powerful tool that defines humanity. It is a fragile phenomenon, and doesn’t remain constant.

Always susceptible to change, cultural patterns are continuously evolving into products of the universal changes in people’s interactions - politically, socially and economically – and youth is undoubtedly the most affected demographic.

What sort of medium enables them to convey their emotional bruises?

The principal means of expression is music, and Hip Hop’s leaving-nothing-implied lyrics make it an intelligent music genre and movement, charged with truth, reality and freedom. In the wake of the mainstream money-making rappers, Underground Hip Hop has managed to rise and reflect its true essence and purpose..

“Leish Hip Hop?” (Why Hip Hop?) Hip Hop is a culture and form of ground-breaking music and expression. Hip means ‘to know’ and ‘to be aware and updated’. Hop stands for ‘to move’ and ‘to act upon’. An intelligent movement, we can also call it a conscious one. The Hip Hop we listen to on the radio has polluted the true essence and purpose of ‘real’ Hip Hop: money-oriented acts; thirsty-for-publicity ‘artists’; ridiculous lyrics and no real flair. Hip Hop was based on lyrical prowess and was created upon four elements: The MC, The DJ, The B-Boy, and the Graffiti Artist. These parameters have faded away and have almost gone extinct in the mainstream music industry. Although these elements give Hip Hop its character and reputation, popular artists tend to choose the money and corruption path.

“Hip Hop’s main purpose is to deliver awareness, not foolishness and vulgarity.”

Why Hip Hop? Still we ask ourselves, how is our world today? While there are crucial issues jeopardising humanity, some are singing about shopping, ‘bling-bling’, cars, clubbing, and about more explicit matters. Not to say that there shouldn’t be a little fun every now and then, but Hip Hop’s main purpose is to deliver awareness, not foolishness and vulgarity.

The rise of a new era for Hip Hop is paving the way for the neglected youth towards freedom. Proofs of this new age are underground artists with solid and intelligent lyrics such as - from the Arabic Hip Hop Movement - Shadia Mansour, LOWKEY, The Narcicyst and Omar Offendum. They are pushing against the loud and frivolous mainstream industry, creating music about corruption, social decay, economical demise and humanitarian neglect. The revamped version of Hip Hop embraces all ethnicities and all social statuses; a universal means of expression, translating real life struggles and experiences into poetry.

The underground scene avoids the mainstream, which constrains the outbreak of truth and reality surrounding the world. The artists of the new era exercise their right of freedom of speech and excel in transmitting important issues through deep meaningful lyrics and earcatching beats.

Going back to the main question of “Leish Hip Hop?” (“Why Hip Hop?”): it is the name of the first real Hip Hop show on a FM Radio Station in Saudi Arabia. There is no doubt that breaching the mainstream in this manner threatens its fake stability and egocentricity. It is only a matter of time until “Leish Hip Hop” sheds enough light on the issues of the world for people to really listen.

To listen to “Leish Hip Hop?” online go on: tunein.com/radio/leash-hip-hop-p547744

Art in the City

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Justin Timberlake

British rapper Tinie Tempah is known for topping the charts with his astounding music. and we can say the same when it comes to his unique geek-chic style, including bold colours and prints and, of course, his signature glasses.

Not only has Justin Timberlake dominated the world of music and movies, but he’s also making his mark in the fashion scene. From his sharp suits and tux on the red carpets, to his smart casual day-today style, Justin Timberlake is the new ‘it’ man!

Forever 21 Men, AED 25

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You might recognise him from his last appearance in Romeo & Juliet; Douglas Booth’s style is a stand out.

A model for Burberry, and holding the second place in GQ’s 2011 Most Stylish Men in Britain, his style formula includes made-to-measure suits and polished shoes, for events and film premiers, and casual tees and crisp shirts with a smart biker jacket for laid back days! Take note.

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Glam hour Be the center of attention this holiday season and add a touch of sparkle and glam to your party dressing. Look elegant in a sheered top or laced dress, or be playful in a sequined skirt!

Finish with a statement clutch and striking jewels.

Bershka, AED 325

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Inject a bold colour into your wardrobe with this season’s hottest hue: cobalt blue is making a strong appearance from the red carpets to the streets. It is bold, trendy and energetic. It can be a blazer, a skirt or as simple as a pair of shoes or a necklace. Aside from clothes, the colour can be added as a beauty element in the form of an eye-shadow, eye-liner or a brave shade of nail polish.

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Beauty Fix: Bold Lips Complement any look, day or night, with a bold lipstick. Opt for a flame-red shade from Dolce & Gabban, as seen on Taylor Swift, or a charming fuchsia, spotted on Ashley Greene.

Darker hues are perfect for vamping up an evening look, go for dark shades of burgundy, browns and reds.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss # 111, AED 42

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Are you a teen between the ages of 13 and 17? Do you have a passion to share and participate in discussions with other teens and life coaches? Do you want to help teens have a voice, and be heard? Do you dream of being on a live panel, on a YouTube show? If you answered yes to any of these questions, send an email to maria@teenstalk-me.com or contact the show through their Facebook ( facebook.com/ teenstalkmiddleeast) and you too could become a Teens Talk Middle East co-host or even and ambassador.

What is Teens Talk?

Teens Talk Middle East is the ONLY talk show for the youth.

Teens Talk Middle East is an online TV show, in which teens from all around the UAE have the opportunity to discuss, relate to and receive advice about common and popular topics amongst teenagers, without sharing identities. The anonymity of the whole scenario creates a safe yet fun environment for hosts as well as viewers. For the first time in years, the youth have a voice to project their thoughts and ideas on today’s frequent issues in the life of a typical teenager. Whether its family problems at home, or the usual drama with friends and teachers at school, Teens Talk Middle East is the talk show where these problems and dilemmas are not ignored, but acknowledged.

About Maria

‘Teens Talk’ experience Who is it created for?

Maria works in Dubai as a Relationship Coach. She strives to empower family communication across the region. Her most recent accomplishment was her study of the relationship between Academic Achievement and Student/teacher relationships.

Teens talk is the ONLY talk show for the youth. Teens talk is an online TV show, in which teens from all around the UAE have the opportunity to discuss, relate to and receive advice about common and popular topics amongst teenagers, without sharing identities.

The anonymity of the whole scenario creates a safe yet fun environment for hosts as well as viewers. For the first time in years, the youth have a voice to project their thoughts and ideas on today’s frequent issues in the life of a typical teenager. Whether its family problems at home, or the usual drama with friends and teachers at school, Teens Talk is the talk show where these problems and dilemmas are not ignored, but acknowledged.

Maria is a curious coach who is always looking to better understand how relationships impact the world.

She spends her days working with private clients that want to better communicate with their spouse, their children or their family units.

Keep an eye out for Maria in the “Letters to Coach” segment of the magazine.

send yuour questions and interest in our internship program at admin@teenstalk-me.com

Teens talk was created to empower and assist teenagers (13-17) and parents alike. It has become apparent that teenagers within the region have become discouraged from sharing their thoughts and ideas, almost as though the youth of the UAE “don’t have a voice”.

Although the majority of teenagers and parents have friends and peers they can turn to, it is sometimes hard to reach out to the ones we love in order to ask for help or advice. This is where Teens Talk becomes a great tool for teenagers and parents of the UAE.

www.teenstalk-me.com

Above & Beyond

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“a lot of our lyrical and musical subject matter is about our real life experiences”

To follow Above & Beyond and stay up to date with them go on: www.aboveandbeyond.nu

writing by

sofia fernandez vyas

photos courtesy of above & Beyond

Since their formation in 1999 Above and Beyond have carved quite a name for themselves, not only in the genre of EDM, but worldwide. Between their studio albums; record labels; compilations; radio shows Trance Around the World and Group Therapy Radio, they have set a high benchmark for dance music groups and DJs; and, with four awards under their belt, and countless other nominations, they continually remain ones to watch. We chatted with one third of Above & Beyond, Paavo Siljamäki, and here is what we found out.

You have been nominated for, and won, so many awards we can’t even count them! How does that feel?

It’s always flattering to receive awards, but I find music such a personal thing that I find people’s needs to ‘rank’ art strange.

Tell us a bit about the process of creating the Anjunabeats’ compilations?

We have a few different kinds of compilations that Anjunabeats release - mainly the Volume and Worldwide series. The Volume series are about us looking into the future of the label’s output and for Worldwide, we invite two exciting names from the labels’ roster to choose their favourites at the time.

What first drew you to electronic music?

I’ve always been fascinated with technology and started playing music with classical cello and piano. When I began hearing electronic music like Kraftwerk, Jarre & Vangelis my interests with technology and music combined in a way that made me start experimenting with making music like that myself.

How do you think the genre has changed since you started?

Musically, electronic dance music has gone through several reincarnations since I started listening to it in the early 90’s, but the biggest change has been in how people access and find out about their favourite music. The internet has revolutionised the music industry while computer technology has allowed many more people to create music at home. This has led to a lot more material out there, but finding the music you love is still as much of a challenge as it ever was.

Would you say your music has any defining traits?

Now looking back, having been writing songs as Above & Beyond since 2000, I feel our defining trait is probably that a lot of our lyrical and musical subject matter is about our real life experiences. We try and create music that creates an emotional connection.

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There has been a lot of talk about your acoustic shows, what influenced that decision and how do you think the shows complement the rest of your work?

We’ve always thought of ourselves as a band, and have always been wanting to find a way to play our songs live. When Tony introduced us to Bob Bradley, now the musical director of the project, the idea of Above & Beyond Acoustic was born, and we all realised this would be an interesting way to play live as a band. Doing Acoustic has not only been a lot of fun, but has really helped the songwriting aspect for the new artist album we’re currently working on. We also met Alex Vargas, who is now our new male vocalist on our new album, and spending all that time away from computers and nightclubs has also helped us feel more excited about high energy electronic music.

You have worked with so many DJs from around the world. Who have you enjoyed working with the most?

Andrew Bayer - not only a good friend of ours but also such a talented songwriter and producer. We’ve had the pleasure of working with him since we started working on the Group Therapy album.

What has your favourite show been to date? Live or broadcast.

Picking just one feels hard as I’ve played hundreds, but one of the ones really close to my heart was our return to Japan where we first played big shows around 2002-2005 and then hadn’t been back for years. We did a show at Ageha in Tokyo not long after the tsunami and earthquakes had touched every Japanese family’s lives, including ours as my wife is from Hitachi. The night felt like Group Therapy on so many levels and totally brought back why we’d fallen in love with the place in the first place.

You have played at both Creamfields, UK and Creamfields, Abu Dhabi. How do you think the two compare and what do you think of the dance music scene here in the UAE? Obviously the one in the UK is the home of Creamfields and one of the great festivals of the world, but it is fully at the mercy of the English weather - one of the things that makes the Abu Dhabi festival truly shine. The hot days and cool nights of the UAE are perfect for evening festivals outdoors and the parties there are also unique as UAE feels like such a super international hub for the whole Middle East.

I feel it’s this multicultural mix at the festivals and club nights there that give them their unique flavour. The UAE scene also feels newer than the one in the UK, so there’s this fresh excitement for the whole thing which I love.

You guys do a lot of travelling; after Creamfields you are heading on to Japan and Australia! We are dying to know... what are your travel snacks of choice?

I’m not a big snack person as such, but I really struggle to walk past a Starbucks without getting a triple shot grande latte…

Don’t miss Above and Beyond playing at Creamfields, Abu Dhabi, on December 13 along with a whole host of other amazing acts, like Calvin Harris, The Prodigy and Disclosure.

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Gizmos & Gadgets

iPad Air If you are looking for a tablet that’s portable and is built to the highest industrial design standards, or you are simply looking to upgrade your old iPad, look no further. iPad Air is literally the best iPad made to date. Apple has just released its latest iteration of their iconic 9.7” tablet.

Let’s start with hardware design. It’s marvelous. iPad Air is a beautiful, blown-up version of iPad mini. The first thing to note is its weight, this thing is light. At 454g the iPad simply dwarfs its competition at being a light tablet with a large screen.

Another thing that was iterated on are the side bezels of the tablet; Apple has cut them by half, which effectively made the iPad usable with one hand as well as much easier to carry around. The bottom of the iPad is adorned with two stereo speakers- a first for the 9.7” iPad. While the speakers are great, their location defies their purpose of being stereo, they simply do not provide a proper stereo sound when the iPad is used in landscape.

Now about the innards: this light and beautiful tablet is powered by a 64-bit Apple A7 chip which scored a double increase in performance when I ran it through its paces. There is an M7 processor on board too, which basically means the iPad is much smarter now at managing power consumption as well as geo-locating itself.

Overall the Air is fast, seriously fast.

“if you want a tablet for this Holiday Season, iPad Air is the way to go”

Finally the software: this is where Apple needs to step up their game a little. Yes, iOS 7 is a beautiful and functional (to some extent) redesign of the iOS system, it just feels unfinished on the iPad. There are many instances where the apps feel like blown-up versions of their iPhone versions (Notification Center, Calendar, Music and Home Scren Folders I am looking at you). There absolutely has to be a way of keeping more than nine apps in the first page of a Home Folder on a screen this large. Aside from the unfinished feel of iOS 7, which is bound to be fixed in the future updates, the iPad felt more or less complete and zoomed in and out of apps at my will.

In the end, Apple showed us they know their game when it comes to producing a beautiful and functional tablet; there is simply no better designed tablet on the market at this screen size. So if you want a tablet for this Holiday Season, iPad Air is the way to go. by

Anton Rodionov

“that’s the good thing about art, you get to alter reality”

Sony AS30V Action Cam For someone who leads an active lifestyle, the Sony AS30V Action Cam is ideal.

The camera is extremely lightweight and compact, even with the waterproof casing; streamlined, for filming at high speeds; and, above all, easy to use with large buttons which are easy to locate and operate – even when in water, wearing gloves, or with the camera mounted to a helmet, for example.

The camera footage was extremely smooth: very little movement or shaking, even when walking up and down stairs or jogging. The footage was also sharp and clear with true colouring. Another surprise was the lack of blurring when moving the camera extremely quickly. The Full HD mode can capture videos at 50 - 60 frames per second, with two slow-motion modes and a fast-moving mode to chose from. We caught a great shot of a back-flip from a diving board into a pool, quickly moving the camera from above to below the water.

The camera is fitted with WiFi which means that it can be connected to a smartphone device via the free Sony Play Memories app so the device can be used to remotely control the camera and also as a viewfinder. The cameradevice wireless connection remained strong over a long distance, although unfortunately cut out immediately after submerging the camera, even to a very shallow depth, in water.

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However, this ability for hands-off operation is convenient when mounting the camera in difficult to reach places, like a helmet or kayak, especially when used with the RM-LVR1 Live-View Remote. A neat optional addition to the Action Cam, the Live-View Remote is a waterproof, wristwatch-style controller which works in the same way as the smartphone app (but even more convenient for the truly active and adventurous as it eliminates the need for a handheld device).

There are a whole host of additional accessories to be purchased for easy documenting of any activity; there is a Surfboard Mount; Wrist Mount; Float Mount; Skeleton Frame, and Ball Head. The camera can also capture 11.9 megapixel stills and the inbuilt GPS means you can track your movements, and we love that the camera is small and lightweight enough to be carried in a pocket so you will never be without the means to record spontaneous , once-in-a-lifetime moments!

Olloclip

Canon Selphy CP900 This convenient desktop photo printer is a fantastic solution to today’s problems with print photography. Admittedly, upon hearing the word ‘compact’ I was still sceptical about the size, but I was more than pleasantly surprised to find that at 12x17x6cm it folds away neatly and can be kept tidily in the corner of a desk or drawer.

It is very simple to use, and can be connected to a computer or laptop as well as having space to connect a USB stick or insert a memory card.

Scrolling through the photos can be time consuming as each new page of thumbnails is slightly on the slow side when loading, however, the convenience of the printer means this is basically irrelevant.

You can even download an app for your smartphone and use WiFi to print photos as instantaneously as you can upload them to social media.

You can finally do away with running out to find a photo kiosk or trimming down A4 sheets of photo paper. For those of you who love to print your favourite photos for the wall or the fridge, or to pop in a photo frame, this printer is ideal. by anaise young

While it is a common knowledge that current lineup of iPhones uses excellent camera technology, Apple hasn’t quite got the hang of more specific options for their mobile lenses; an example would be macro and wide angle lens capabilities. This is where Olloclip comes in: it is a clip-on accessory that features four different lenses (two macro, fish-eye and wide-angle) in one.

While constructed from premium materials, Olloclip does weigh a bit and adds a large bulk to the normally slim iPhones. Size aside, those of you who love to experiment with their phone photography will throgouhly enjoy this gadget.

Just imagine the crazy amount of possibilities of taking that fisheye food pic or a wide-angle selfie for your daily Instagram uploads feed.

The bottom line is, Olloclip is extremely easy to use (just pop it on the phone and you are good to go); it is beautifully built and therefore matches your beautiful iPhone; and finally, it is a fun thing to have, if you are into photography, on your mobile iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5/5s. by anton rodionov

Gizmos & Gadgets

Sony DSC-QX10 & Sony DSC-QX100 As smartphones become increasingly advanced, so do their capabilities for photography, and Sony is one step ahead of the rest with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 Lens-style Cameras. Sony has combined the creative power of a premium camera with the convenience of your smartphone. They attach easily, designed to fit several popular models of smartphone, and linking to them via the Sony Play Memories app (or with just one touch for NCF enabled devices). Use your phone’s screen to fire the shutter; start or stop filming; and adjust setting like shooting mode, zoom and auto-focus area.

Although they look like lenses, they are actually complete cameras in their own right with resolution sensors, optical zoom, optical steady shot and manual controls. The QX10 features 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, and the QX100 20.2 MP. There is even no need for the camera to be physically attached to a phone: the detachable camera lens can be used independently from any angle, with the option to frame scenes and adjust settings on your phone’s touchscreen. This is ideal for taking photos at crowded venues, like concerts, for example. You can fire the shutter from your phone or the lens itself, which is perfect for grabbing highangle shots or self-portraits.

Now you can shoot and instantly share fantastic photos and HD video using your phone, with the quality and creative options to rival a premium stand-alone camera. With QX10 and QX100 you can transform your phone into a power-packed camera. by anaise young

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Movies One Chance Starring:James Cordon, Julie Walters and Colm Meaney Everyone knows the ragsto-riches story of Paul Potts and his rise to fame after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent. This film documents his life before his phenomenal breakthrough performance in front of the judges, omitting the competition and its aftermath almost completely, instead focussing on his life before BGT changed everything.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage The second instalment of the three-part film series based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel The Hobbit is finally here! The epic began with An Unexpected Journey (2012) and is set to conclude with There and Back Again (2014). The dwarvesalong with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey- continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug.

Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

Saving Mr. Banks

American Hustle

Starring: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks and Colin Farrell

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale

American Hustle is a fastpaced drama about con men, life-or-death stakes and scandal with a stellar cast to match its glamorous setting of the 1970’s and 80s. Conman Irving (Bale) is recruited

by Richie (Cooper) to infiltrate a world of powerful and dangerous Jersey pawnbrokers and Mafia. As more and more people are drawn into the complicated plot, Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Lawrence) could unravel.

Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks is inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic Mary Poppins made it to the screen.

When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a film from their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ Mary Poppins, he made them a promise. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against an ill-tempered, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig and Adam Scott Ben Stiller directs and stars in James Thurber’s classic story of a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job, along with that of his co-worker, are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world and embarks on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.

Books

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Pygmalion Author: George Bernard Shaw What you may expect to be the most mundane aspect of this play is actually the most riveting: Bernard Shaw’s writing beautifully illustrates the complex intonations and variations that enrich the English language. You can’t help but be struck by the challenge faced by Professor Higgins. When he and Colonel Pickering come across Eliza Doolittle; a flower girl with an obnoxiously strong Cockney accent, a bet is made to rid Ms. Doolittle of her accent and mannerisms and transform her into a Duchess.

Bernard Shaw makes a subtle, yet clever, social commentary through refelctions on enunciation and appearance. The play will leave you with a vivid impression of Victorian life, and the problems faced by the working class. It will also give you a new found appreciation for phonetics and delight anyone who has an interest in linguistics, history, and inevitably, romance. by

aliya doctor

The Heretic’s Daughter Author: Kathleen Kent Martha Carrier was one of the first women to be accused, tried and hung as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts. This is the story of Martha’s courageous defiance and ultimate death, as told by her 10-year-old daughter, Sarah, who survived the mass hysteria.

The Heretic’s Daughter is a successful debut novel by Kathleen Kent which appeals to not just historical fiction readers, but also those who enjoy reading about parental love and selfsacrifice in the face of societal insanity.

Kent, being a descendant of Martha Carrier herself, has produced a detailed historical picture of the Puritan New England and Salem witch trials of the 17th century. Her choice of narrator adds an agreeable sense of innocence to the story as, being a child, Sarah does not fully understand the horrible events taking place around her.

The book seems a little dry at the beginning, and is a little repetitive in some parts, but the reader soon falls into its pageturning tempo.

The story also brings to light other subjects of the dreadful era. The era of fear when small pox epidemics took the lives of many; when children were abducted and sold by the Indians, and when men wore harsh wounds of battles on their bodies.

Through her strong characters, Kent also shows how human relations can change and be the cause of death by only slight misinterpretations and false accusations.

With unforgettable details, The Heretic’s Daughter transports you to the old English colonies with barns, farms and Indians.

If you are fond of history and good fiction, this book is right up your street. by

sadaf hassan

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Exclusive Talk: Jules Bianchi

Formula1 Adrenaline

Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton, drivers # 22 of Marussia F1 team, let us into his racing world over the F1 weekend, speaking about his career and progress in the 2013 Grand Prix. We spent some time with him, uncovering the secrets behind his progress, his acquaintances with the other racers and his future prospects with Marussia.

Who would you say is a role model to you?

Every driver in Formula 1 who wins races and fights for their championships are role models to me.

Lewis Hamilton is a great driver, he won championships in his first season which is impressive.

Where’s the passion behind the steering wheel?

When I came to F1 I was very impressed by the power of the car, and everything was much quicker and much more professional. Everything was better than what I had done before, being in F1 as a professional driver is just an amazing feeling and I don’t want it to stop.

What does being inside the car feel like? How do you grasp the adrenaline?

It’s difficult to describe. I feel great, just amazing! It’s a strange feeling, it’s like I am where I have wanted to be for a long time.

To follow Marussia F1 team go on: www.marussiaf1team.com

When did your passion for speed and racing begin?

Very early on as I started Karting when I was three. My father owned a go-kart track and everyday I would get home from school and immediately get in a kart, without doing homework – my mother wasn’t very pleased! My father played a big role in influencing me, and helping me progress from karting, up until I was 15 when I started with a single seater in Formula Renault. I don’t come from a rich family but determination allowed me to achieve my success. My father would always say “Work hard, don’t think success will arrive soon, keep calm and keep your feet on the ground.”

What are your future prospects?

I don’t have a set plan, I just want to improve myself competitively. I just want to improve all the time. I already signed a contract with Marussia for next year. F1 is a difficult sport to get into, there are only 22 drivers and a lot of people wanting to join so I am already a step ahead by being here. I need to prove to people that I have something special in order to stay there.

What are your thoughts on your team?

Marussia is great, they’re working beneath Ferrari. I worked with Ferrari Driver Academy in Italy and it’s great. They offer me help and advice from the great drivers, such as Alonso. I didn’t know what to expect when I joined Marussia, our only downside is that we don’t have the finance to support our car, performance wise.

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Let’s Play Rugby!

The Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens promises to be a fantastic event every year, and this year was absolutely no exception. Three days of intense game-play led up to Fiji’s phenomenal victory on Saturday night, as they defeated South Africa 29-17 in their first ever win in Dubai.

It was the third win, in Dubai, for former England coach Ben Ryan who, after signing on to coach the team in September, finally led The Pacific Islanders to victory after them being five times runners-up since Dubai became an event in the HSBC Sevens World Series.

Fiji were clearly the favourites after completely dominating New Zealand 44-0 in the semifinals, going on to a 19-0 lead in the first half of the final. Ryan said: “[It’s] brilliant! Hugely pleased for the boys, they’ve been so easy to work with.

They’re doing everything I’ve asked them to do and they’re working very hard, so this is a great start for them.

I saw in the changing rooms they were going to put on a show...and zero penalties, two rucks – it was awesome!” He added, “I need to make sure we get next week right, and this wasn’t a one off.”

New Zealand won the third place play off 17-14 over England; Argentina took home the Plate with a strong performance, defeating Wales 21-5; Australia won the Bowl title against a persistent Portugal 17-12; and France claimed the Shield defeating Spain 28-17.

“Three days of intense game-play led up to Fiji’s phenomenal victory on Saturday night, as they defeated South Africa 29-17 in their first ever win in Dubai.”

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Women’s IRB World Series Meanwhile, the Women’s IRB World Series was one incredible tournament to watch! Australia took home the cup in a stunning defeat against New Zealand and one of the greatest comebacks in Sevens Rugby history! Down 22-0 in the first half, Australia fought their way to a phenomenal win, with a final score of 35-27.

“Australia fought their way to a phenomenal win, with a final score of 35-27.”

It was an event of firsts for the Australian Women’s team. Rachel Crothers made a fantastic debut in her first ever World Series tournament, scoring seven tries – three of them in the final. It was also the first tournament under coach Tim Walsh and the first tournament win for the team in the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series.

“It’s not a fluke, the girls have worked really hard on their core skills,” said Australian coach Tim Walsh.“We’ve been progressing the whole way through preseason. But every team is going to up their game going into the next round of the series, and we just gotta keep working.”

Australian captain Sharni Williams was equally delighted: “We had a little bit in the tank at the end of the game. We were missing a lot of tackles, but when we got our hands on the ball we felt strong and we attacked. Our conditioning has definitely paid off.”

Canada took third place defeating Russia 10 – 15.

UAE National Schools Trophy There was a huge sense of pride around pitches 2-7 as this year’s Sevens tournament saw the inaugural UAE National Schools Trophy. VDEC played gallantly, but STS Al Ain Wolves came to a roaring victory, winning 33-5 in the final.

Two second-half tries were scored by Ali Mabkhot Alkorbi as well as tries from Abdullah Ateeq Al Dhaheri, Abdullah Mubarak Al Hajri and Abdallah Rashed Alsheikili. It was an exciting game with the final try scored as the final whistle blew.

Dr William Pedley was ecstatic about the win: “It’s a fantastic honour to be the first winner of this tournament,” he said. “We’re all very proud. I’m very satisfied.

We’ve come a long way in a very short time. In 18 months these guys have gone from zero to a very accomplished rugby side.” Pedley also added that they are aiming for next years’ Under-18 Gulf competition: “We are taking rugby very seriously in the school.”

Eight schools from around the UAE participated in the tournament including Al Maarif, Sharjah Youth Centre, Al Safa, Al Sharawi, Al Wuheida and Al Ain Mixed.

Vice President of the UAE Rugby Federation, Faisal Al Zarooni, has spoken about the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens as another opportunity to build on the growing enthusiasm for the game throughout the UAE. He said: “The UAERF will continue attaining its goal of 5000 Emirati youth playing rugby on a weekly basis by the end of 2016.” Judging by the success of this year’s inaugural tournament, it is a goal the UAE is well on the way to attaining!

Gulf U18s The Gulf U18 teams always put on some of the best performances of the weekend, and this year Dubai College and Dubai English Speaking School battled their way to Pitch 1 for a ferociously fought final on Saturday. DESC played a fantastic game, only narrowly missing out to DC by two points; final score 19-17 to a proud Dubai College.

And All the Rest Needless to say, no Rugby Sevens would be complete without the crowds, and this year the lovers of fancy dress outdid themselves. From Oopa Loompas and Willy Wonka to giant domino pieces; 1960’s enthusiasts; Sombreros, and multicoloured wigs costumes were big, bold, fun and colourful. There was tons of fun happening throughout each day and, of course, the Aggreko dynamos put on a very sparkly show to the much-loved Sevens musical medleys.

The world was watching, and Dubai once again put on a spectacular show. We are already counting down to next year! writing by

sofia fernandez vyas photos by stereohead

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Revive Your Hair by

hayla ghazal

You’ve damaged your hair... I know, I know. You got excited over your new straightener, dyed your hair a few too many times, or stayed under the sun for too long. Good news! You can repair your hair without having to chop it off. Although the only way is to achieve complete repair is to trim your hair, you can still add some flexibility, shine and strength with these easy tricks. I used to blow dry my hair every day for a year and it got terribly dried up. Since I didn’t want short hair, I searched everywhere to find a treatment or solution to make my hair soft again.

Follow any of these tips if you have fried hair:

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Rinse your hair with a cup of milk. Keep it on for 20 minutes then shower off; make sure to wash your hair really well. You will feel the difference in your hair immediately. Before I tried this my hair was so dry that even a hurricane wouldn’t move my hair out of place, but after I applied milk for the first time, my hair became so soft that it would fly without any wind!

Mix a few drops of olive oil with yogurt. Be careful not to put too much oil in order not to have greasy hair. Keep the mixture on for 20 minutes then wash with shampoo.

Mix egg whites with water and honey and apply to damp hair. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Sounds nasty, but I heard that this really works! Spread mayonnaise on your hair overnight and then rinse in the morning.

Try to use the lowest heat setting on your straightener and after swimming in salt or chlorine water shampoo your hair as soon as possible, this will stop the salt or chlorine drying your hair too much.

Dry Your Hair

One common issue for people with dry hair is the question of hairdryers. I swore off them a long time ago: although drying naturally usually initially gives me puffy, untruly hair, using a hairdryer tends to double this effect. Nanoe technology, however, caught my attention and I decided to give hairdryers another go.

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sofia fernandez vyas

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What this technology essentially means for hair-care is that it helps to minimise the damage which heat does to your hair by simultaneously drying it but also helping it to retain moisture by blowing nano-sized water particles back towards your hair. At first, I admit I was sceptical. How can something which shoots moisture back towards your scalp still dry your hair? Well, dry your hair it does, and my hair genuinely felt extremely silky and smooth afterwards. I was surprised to find it was actually an improvement on my naturally dried hair.

The hairdryer comes equipped with three different nozzles for quick-drying, styling and diffusing. It has classic hair-drying features: separate settings for speed and heat, and a button for blasts of cold air. The only downside to this product is its size and weight. It’s definitely not an easily portable product, especially with all three nozzles, so taking it for weekends away or on holiday, for example, wouldn’t be practical. This being said, when I say I am impressed I mean it absolutely sincerely! It is a great investment for anyone in need of a little extra help to combat dry hair and anyone who has had difficulty drying hair but retaining, rather than reducing, moisture.

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OMG! The chills you get when listening to music are caused by the release of dopamine in your body.

Pete Townshend has smashed more than 90 guitars in his Who career.

A study showed that people couldn’t tell the difference between music played through $100 cables or hangers.

Monaco’s orchestra is bigger than it’s army.

Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles never learned how to read music.

Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi” is older than MySpace.

Doctors have prescribed music to treat Parkinson’s disease and strokes.

Surgeons operate better while listening to music.

Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon spent a record 741 weeks on the Billboard’s Hot 200 Album list.

Playing an instrument can raise your IQ by five points!

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Astrology

December 2013

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Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius is one of the most positive of the star signs, and, being a fire sign, you are also full of energy, bright and optimistic.

You hate to feel constrained, instead thriving off independence. You love to be outdoors and travel; always looking for new experiences. You are honest and outspoken, sometimes to a fault, and this can get you in trouble, but people also value your honest and direct approach. You are tolerant and open minded, and bursting with a confidence which gives you the courage to trust your gut and stay true to yourself.

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Planning for the short term is easy, it’s the long term that’s hard to master. Stick with what you know and what feels comfortable, for now. There will be plenty of chances to get outside your comfort zone another time. Trying to set something up for anything that is more than a day or two away is simply foolish... so avoid it if possible.

You may be feeling unusually sensitive lately and thus want to retreat from the public.

Honour your need to nest and hideaway for the moment.

Do whatever you need to nurture yourself. You’re good at working the spotlight, but don’t subject yourself to it every day or you will be exhausted.

You’re being called to calm your mind and tune into your feelings this month.

The emotional realm is not your favoured territory but you may find it incredibly grounding just to let yourself feel rather than figure it out in your head. Leave the logical problem-solving mode aside this month, and learn to act with your heart instead.

If you can add a little flair to your health and fitness routine and you may find working out less of an effort.

Splurge on a new outfit, gym bag, or yoga mat. Remember, though, the real reason to get moving and eat right is to take care of your number one asset- your body!

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

You’re full of great ideas- at least for the moment! It might feel as if you’re in overdrive, especially because you’ll be freaking out and trying to decide which idea to act on first. Don’t force the situationresistance only makes things move more slowly.

Communication this month can be both either inspiring or daunting, depending on who and what you are discussing.

Now is the time to have that conversation which you may have been putting off. This is a great month to reach out, and you may find conversing with family incredibly fulfilling.

Do not try too hard to impress other people- it’s never worth the effort. Take a step back and think about who is really worth your time. True friends will accept you for who you are, so take this month to reflect on yourself and celebrate your great qualities with old friends.

This month your stars are perfectly compatible with your passionate nature. You’ll be feeling totally in your element and can let go of any fears you may have been harbouring over making the wrong decision. You have to completely tune in and entirely trust your instincts now.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

This month, friends will be looking to you for advice, and you are in the perfect position to help them as you will be feeling very caring and open to new experiences.

It is always nice to feel your thoughts are valued, just always remember to be completely trustworthy; be honest with yourself and those who surround you at all times.

You’re a great storyteller and your friends love to kick back and listen to your tales. Everyone loves your imagination, but be careful not to get too carried away.

This month, when it comes to school or work, make sure to stick to the facts and save the entertainment for other occassions.

Don’t overload yourself with obligations and commitments this month, and do not worry -that response you are really counting on will arrive in a flash! Stay positive this month, and all the good energy you give out will come back to you.

You might feel like you’re in an emotional pressure cooker this month, and every time you feel like you’re slightly cooling off- someone turns up the heat! Don’t use this as an excuse to blow your lid, you need to keep things at a low boil and not overreact.

Make the distinction between a passing mood and deepseated feelings, and don’t indulge the former.

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22 November- 21 December

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22 August- 22 September

21 December- 20 January

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Which Music Instrument Are You? by

natasha aguiar

Tick the answers in the quiz: 1: What is your favourite music? a. Classical or Pop b. Techno or Rock c. Whatever is on radio

2: At a party, you are most likely to.. a. DJ b. Sing along loudly to the music c. Dance in the middle of the room

3: You daydream about..

a. Holiday destinations b. Being in a band c. Sometimes even you are not sure

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What is your ideal music volume? a. Whatever takes your fancy. You know, just average. b. The louder the better c. Nice and quiet - just in the background

5: Which word best describes you? a. Loving b. Quirky c. Funny

6: When do you feel the best?

a. When reading b. When listening to music c. When chatting with friends

7: What do you normally wear?

a. Simple stuff. You like to keep it casual. b. Whatever you feel like c. Colorful clothes

Mostly A’s Trombone :

You are sweet, kind and popular in your group of friends. You love reading and are sometimes misunderstood because of your quirkiness. You are a free spirited person who loves to see the world.

Mostly B’s Banjo:

You are popular and spontaneous - you know how to have fun. You have the ability to make everyone feel at ease around you and music is a large part of what makes you who you are.

Mostly C’s Triangle: you to dance to.

You like to stick to the friends you’ve got, they’re the ones that see your funny side.

Music is something that is there for

CROSSWORD

Brain Food

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1 Someone who writes music.

4 Soother of the savage beast.

6 Don’t want to miss one, in tribute band.

7 Tubular musical instrument.

8 Key with four flats .

12 The thing that musicians play.

14 It may be broken into on Broadway.

15 A collection of songs.

2 Conductor’s charge .

3 Spinet or grand.

5 Performance for Anna Pavlova.

9 Drummers keep them.

10 Form of alternative music.

11 One might be picked for a concert.

13.A conductor might pick it up.

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