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Welcome back to work, school, and… normalcy. Summer is gradually coming to a close, and dissipating along with it (thankfully) will be the simmering heat. What’s cool - is the excitement that abounds, as our community gets back in gear, planning projects, events, socials and enterprises. This issue is packed with people’s ideas, dreams and ruminations. Students are vetting their voices in the back to school pages. We also have the intrepid parkour jumpers who redefine the physics of gravity, talented Emirati designer Hend Almutawa who is innovating the abaya, and Khumo from South Africa who has won a spot as ​a ​ MasterChef ​finalist ​and now has ambitions to land African cooking firmly on the world cuisine map. In response to appeals from our readers, we launch two exciting initiatives to help support our community. One is Tempo Cause – intended to support your crowd funding appeals (check out page 27). Our aim is to act as a catalyst for those projects we believe in. So send us your ideas, and we will ​do our best to help. The second initiative is the Tempo Club card. Through this platform our hope is to keep you informed of what’s hip, hot and happening. Be sure today register at www.tempoplanet.com/club.

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ontents The Desert Bird is up in this month’s Flash Fiction. Read the 04 notes & cyberchatter/ librarians’ lounge short story here. 05 talking books/the blog

06 what’s hot

25 07 what’s cool/ people calendar

08 tempo top 10/ high five/ #temporeviews

09 infographix: 10 bestselling products

10 phototripping

ADDRESS: 11 shutterbug adp To reach editorial at Tempo email: [email protected]. If you need to find out where you can pick up your copy call: 02 491 8624/25 or check out the list of Tempo distribution points on our website. 12 back to school with tempo NOTE TO ADVERTISERS: Advertisers can request brand tagging with all advertisements. To reach advertising: tel: 02 491 8624/25 | fax: 02 491 8626 | email: [email protected] 15 time capsule: chad goldsworthy

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MANAGING EDITOR DESIGN & LAYOUT Alex Hillsberg Chequinah Coutinho Dorian “Paul D” Rogers 23 youth talk Sana Bagersh Shihabudheen Hamza Rhea Oomen Alma Kadragic Danielle Harris 25 flash fiction Shakir Hussain EDITORIAL COORDINATOR PHOTOGRAPHER Ann Liska Mariam Saeed Al Nuaimi 26 game hedz/ tech talk Vera Rosales Angeli Castillo Seumas Gallacher Azza El Masri Marien Oomen Shahid Saeed 27 tempo cause

Blakniss Mugdha Sunil Polimera Sophia Grifferty 29 women in business/ an expat returns home MARKETING COORDINATOR DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR Manjul Abhishek Melaku Muluneh Brandon Clark Nisma Hamid Theresa F. Weber 31 instafame/ tempo skillmarket 4 www. tempoplanet.com notes cyberchatter

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ON TALENT WATCH: DANA TEMPO POLL OF THE MONTH LIBRARIANS’ LOUNGE: SUMMER READING DAJANI What will you miss about summer? How has your summer reading been? What The vacation time! (35%, 77 Votes) book complimented your fab or bad flight Another great article about Dana experience? Which printed or e-printed Dajani! – John Anthony word travelled with you to the beach, by Spending tons of time with the family. (27%, 60 Votes) the pool or while you enjoyed through quiet snatches of peace on your holiday? I caught Ramadan and Eid holiday celebrations. (25%, 55 Votes) up with our Library Champions to find out their choice of holiday, travel and literary ‘companions’. The heat... Not. (13%, 30 Votes) By Vanessa Middleton

Vanessa Middleton, Head Librarian, Petroleum Institute & University Research Center & Abu Dhabi Librarians’ Meetup Group Facilitator ON ARTICULATE CAFÉ Recommends: Maya Angelou’s Autobiographical Trilogy (I Know Why The Caged Birds Sings, Gather Together In Marcel is the man! I want to be like My Name, and Letter To My Daughter) him one day. He’s an inspiration to kids who want fuse business with passion. - Justin M. Manal Hamid, Co-Founder and COO of Moms Guide Abu Dhabi & Parenting Circle Support Group Recommends: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk By Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

ON THE BOLD AND Chris Furno, Reference and Instruction Librarian, American BEAUTIFUL BANACA University of Sharjah & Leader of Information Literacy Network After reading this, I became Recommends: Americanah more proud in being Filipino. By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The country truly has amazing resources, it’s just that some people don’t care. - Sharina Elizabeth Leonard, Information Resource Officer for the Arabian Gulf and Peninsula, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, United States Embassy ON MOTOCROSS MAGIC: Recommends: Dear Life – Stories JINAN CD By Alice Munro

I’ve always wanted to try motocross. This article is really Shaikha Al Muhairi, Manager of the Cultural Resource tempting me to do so! – Khalid Center, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Recommends: Ajwan 1 and Ajwan 2: Mandan By Nahdet Misr

Asma Al Mutawa, Al Multaqa Founder, recipient of the UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition for the longest running book club in UAE Recommends: An Atlas Of Impossible Longing By Anuradha Roy

TEMPO PHOTO OF THE MONTH Leslie Haas, Director of the Zayed University Library and member of the UAE Library Directors Board and eFada, UAE Library Consortia Recommends: Oryx and Crake By Margaret Atwood

Gillian Westera, Director of the Emirates Advanced College for Education and leading member of the Information Literacy Network Recommends: The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared By Jonas Jonasson Students from American Community School and Raha International School chillin’ with each other. www. tempoplanet.com 5

TALKING BOOKS THE BLOG A Book Review by Azza El Masri By Seumas Gallacher

LET’S EXPLORE DIABETES WITH OWLS BY DAVID SEDARIS

David Sedaris is a cynic. He surveys the world’s banalities with a weary eye, and makes sure you know it. But not without making you laugh about it.

Sedaris published his collection of essays under the title Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls–an ostentatious name, perfectly suited for …what’s in a WURD?… I’m fluent in an ostentatious book. The essays jump uttering Rubb-ish… from a series of events, from a closeted gay growing up in the 1960s, to a more mature, famous Sedaris who travels to France to get his teeth done.

His tone is witty, and wry. But underneath the humour, a simmering anger roils. This book is a sharp look into Sedaris’ inner turmoil; it is eye-opening despite its unnecessary flourishes.

Sedaris struggles to come to terms with his father, the major fixation of the published snippets of Sedaris’ diary. He is an authoritarian figure with a menacing persona; on a quest to destroy any remnant slivers of self-esteem his children may have, as he strides around the house in his underpants. Sedaris doesn’t leave much to the imagination; he …it’s not classified as a foreign language, but the patois that used to pass as links with brutal honesty the minutiae of voice communication back where I grew up in Docklands Govan in Glasgow conversations and situations, to different instances of his strained relationship with his father. is still unintelligible to the bulk of the rest of Mankind… even other Scots folks But despite his ability to conjure pitiful and disgruntling memories, Sedaris’ bitter tone visiting ‘Glesca’, where the Commonwealth Games have just been held, can be outweighs the otherwise candid testimonies. This tactic, which is recurrent in most of his found reaching for the translation earpieces when the locals start talking… not essays, backfires as Sedaris’ purpose is simply to outrage and not to engage his readers. He uses so much dialect, more a divine interconnection of grunts and other guttural this in the title he’s chosen to give his essay collection, a title that holds no bearing to any of sounds, the Glaswegian tongue defies the linguistic abilities of most people the material in the book itself. The title, much like the book itself, appears to be for attention- I meet… I think this was what first drove me to attempt to garner at least a grabbing purpose. passing fluency in other languages throughout my career… even in London, it was necessary to modify my delivery… slowing down speech by at least 50%, We learn that it isn’t easy growing up in a large family, and he strives forever to stand out in and enunciating consonants that had long stagnated with non-usage… dotting a crowd while simultaneously coming to terms with a nagging realisation that he is different. around the planet over the past four decades has brought me the delights of He finds that this difference can lead you to be shunned not only from a cold family, but also living and interacting with the inhabitants of the Far East, and now the Middle from a largely segregated society. East… a good foundation of six years in the Scottish Hebrides gave me more Despite the preponderance of flourishes, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls is intrinsically a than a passing acquaintance with the GaelicLanguage, the code-speak of the collection of thoughts jotted down by an outsider on his relationship with an unforgiving Gods… in Hong Kong, Cantonese absorbed a couple of years of learning… world. It is a breath of fresh air for readers in lenient societies. …I well remember my first solo effort in it… at a small store I asked in Chinese for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread… the counter assistant promptly handed Azza El Masri is an avid reader and is always looking for new recommendations. me a newspaper and a bar of chocolate, at which point I realised there was yet You can reach her on: www.tempoplanet.com/talking-books more WURK to do… in the Philippines the staccato rapid-fire intonations of Tagalog actually proved simpler than expected to cram into the ol’ brain box, with an incredible amount of eyebrow gestures attendant to underline the LAUNCH OF THE TEMPO BOOK CORNER conversation… my academy French has hung around a lot longer than should be thought possible—it was so long ago… mais, la plume de ma tante EST bleu, Do you have any books lying around your house that you don’t merci beaucoup..thanks even read anymore? …here in KamelKuntry, the thought that the guttural proficiency which

Tempo invites everyone to donate their books for lends itself to the Scots brogue might assist in mastery of Arabic was totally our book corner which serves as a mini-library for misguided… back to the newspaper and bar of chocolate thingy again there, our community. Share your literature and spread I’m afraid… the over-riding conclusion is that part from my basic Govan-ese, the love of reading! (English is considered a foreign language in deepest Glasgow) I speak most fluently in uttering Rubb-ish… Berlitz, eat yer heart out… see yeez later… If you’re interested to donate, drop us an e-mail LUV YEEZ!… at [email protected] to schedule an appointment for the drop off. Follow Seumas on Twitter: @seumasgallacher 6 www. tempoplanet.com

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New Look Beauty & Fashion Exhibition Pinoy Pride 27 - Duel in Dubai 1-6 September 5 September Al Ain Convention Centre Dubai World Trade Centre

This 6th Beauty & Fashion Exhibition in Al-Ain is aimed Disney On Ice - Rockin’ Ever After Dubai World Trade Centre will host an interesting fight at making people look good and feel great. The show 10-13 September by the famed ALA Gym, which will have its three best focuses on a broad range of areas in health, beauty and Dubai World Trade Centre fighters - the undefeated WBO Intercontinental super fashion. It includes surgical and non-surgical treatments, bantamweight champion Genesis “Azukal” Servania, junior lifestyle and image counselling, well being sessions and lifestyle products and services. Exhibitors include fashion lightweight Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and unbeaten King Disney On Ice is synonymous with good entertainment designers, hotels, healthcare, cosmetic and toiletry product, Arthur Villanueva - go up against three Latino opponents. for the family. The show, which has been viewed by 30 department stores, fitness equipment as well as skin and The challengers coming to the fight are Jose “Matador” million people over 75 countries, is appreciated for its beauty salons. The event will feature daily fashion shows Cabrera, Juan Jose “Piquet” Martinez from Mexico and musical and dance extravaganza. The version of the event and beauty demos. Nicaragua’s Henry “El Crespo” Maldonado that is coming to Dubai, entitled Rockin’ Ever After, is touring internationally for the first time, and hasn’t yet Info: www.baderuae.com Info: www.alaboxing.com been seen outside of the US. Tickets are available at Virgin stores and online.

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ADFF at The Space - Great Adaptations Mondays | 7:00 PM Discover a dystopian world: Mark Romanek’s Never Let Me Go, Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies, Stephen Frear’s Philomena, Ziad Doueiri’s The Attack.

Cinema at The Space - Remembering Robin Williams Thursdays | 7:00 PM A tribute for actor and comedian Robin Williams who delighted audiences with performances in films like “Good Morning, Vietnam,” and “Aladdin,” “Dead Poets Society,” and “Good Will Hunting”.

The Incessant Ramblings of a Yellow Kind September 1 – 4 | 8:00AM – 8:00 PM An artist from India is colorblind and he is on a spiritual Abu Dhabi International Hunting & quest to find the true meaning of colours by exploring Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) Chic Home Exhibition it through his works. View his wide range of abstract 10-13 September 17-20 September renderings of the colour yellow. Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Shakespeare on Film September 21 & September 28 | Time TBA A look at six famous plays appropriated for screen Increasingly recognized as Arabia’s most renowned Chic Home, a furniture and home décorating exhibition, over the last hundred years: Hamlet, Henry V, Othello, hunting and equestrian exhibition, this events gives will showcase the latest trends and designs in furniture, Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, and visitors an opportunity to enjoy camel auctions, saluki and lighting, kitchen and bathrooms, along with carpets, The Tempest. The films will be introduced with a commentary. Email [email protected] to RSVP. falcon beauty contests, coffee-making competitions and a lifestyle products, garden tools and home appliances. variety of traditional hunting and equestrian activities. TheSpaceAD Info: www.adnec.ae Info: www.adnec.ae www. tempoplanet.com 7

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WORLD CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES • Student 18 SEPTEMBER, THE ONE & ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE, DUBAI • Philippines

As part of the World Classical Music Series, you can experience a night of ballroom music by the Alliage Quintet saxophone group. Regarded as one of the top ensembles in Germany, Alliage is named after the French word for alloy, in reference to the saxophone. It signifies the sense of bringing different musicians together to form a unifying set of sounds and music.

The World Classical Music series is organized by The Dubai Concert Committee in conjunction with M Premiere. All concerts will be held at the One and Only Royal Mirage Hotel. GET DRIVE FIT @ YAS ISLAND & Details: www.dcc.ae ABU DHABI CORNICHE

POTTED POTTER (THE UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIENCE - A PARODY 2 sep 15 nov BY DAN AND JEFF) 19-20 SEPTEMBER DUCTAC, MALL OF THE EMIRATES

A parody of Harry Potter, this show attempts to squeeze the entire series into a single stage play. Potted Potter is written and directed by British entertainers Dan and Jeff who have received an enthusiastic response from audiences on the tour. The show has grown from a street play, originally intended to entertain fans of the Harry

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sixth book in the series, into an Olivier nominated show WORLD TRADE CENTER now touring the globe.

Info: www.pottedpotter.com

sep sep BEAUTY PICK OF THE MONTH 11 13 HANDPICKED ATLAS MOUNTAIN WILD ARGAN OIL

Deep in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco grows the wild Argan tree – the only area in the world where it thrives naturally. Here local Berber women hand-pick and meticulously hand-crack the best quality nuts, which are then slowly pressed to extract the pure oil that is used in the new Wild Argan Oil Bath and Body care range from The Body Shop.

For centuries, Berber women have used Argan oil, traditionally as part of their hamam beauty rituals to protect and nourish their skin and hair from the harsh Saharan winds CHIC LADY SHOW ABU and fierce sun. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids – including linoleic acid (Omega 6) – and DHABI @ ADNEC natural tocopherols, making it a superior skin-nourishing ingredient and earning it the title “Queen of Oils”.

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now showing this month For contests, ticket giveaways and POWERED BY freebies, Like & Follow Tempo on Tempo’s movie buffs came together and discovered this month’s latest flicks in the Gulf. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Giver Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy Genre: : Drama | Sci-fi TEMPO PREDICTION: TEMPO PREDICTION:

A group of mutated warriors face off against In a seemingly perfect community, without war, an evil kingpin who wants to take over New York. pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the Fun Fact: The film was originally to be called just true pain and pleasure of the “real” world. “Ninja Turtles”, but the “Teenage Mutant” part was Fun Fact: In the original novel, Jonas and his put in to please the fans when they expressed friends are twelve years old. However, for negative feedback about it. the film they were aged up by four years. Directed by: Jonathan Liebesman Directed By: Phillip Noyce Cast: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner Cast: Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For If I Stay Genre: Action | Crime | Thriller Genre: Drama Tempo Prediction: Tempo Prediction:

Some of Sin City’s most hard-boiled citizens cross Life changes in an instant for young Mia paths with a few of its more Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she must reviled inhabitants. decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined. Fun Fact: Besides the sequel coming in 7 years later, the script is expected to incorporate two Fun Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, original Sin City graphic novel stories, “A Dame Canada miles away from where lead Chloë shot her scary film, Carrie. to Kill For” and “Just Another Saturday Night.”

Directed by: Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez Directed by: R.J. Cutler Cast: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley www. tempoplanet.com 9 infographix Ever wondered what items are literally the best-sellers? Alex Hillsberg from FinanceOnline gives us the scoop on which brands have more than enough coming into their companies’ piggy banks. 10 www. tempoplanet.com

Light painting photography is a technique that involves use of a hand-held camera to capture a light source. It has three basic techniques: light painting, light drawing and photo tripping kinetic light painting. Light painting is using handheld light to selectively illuminate or colour parts of the subject. Light drawing is shining a light source towards the camera to draw a shape; it requires a slow shutter speed. Kinetic light painting requires moving Light Painting Photography the camera in a dark place…the camera can be taken off the tripod and used like a paintbrush to stroke the light. Here I show a few examples of each technique: By Shahid Saeed

PLACE: Heritage Park, Abu Dhabi TITLE: Palm Tree SETTING: Manual Mode PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “Light drawing a shot with handheld light source” CAMERA MODEL: Canon EOS 40D F-STOP/APERTURE: f/8 ISO: 200 SHUTTER SPEED: 24 sec TIP: Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art. (Ansel Adams)

PLACE: Heritage Park, Abu Dhabi TITLE: Tram SETTING: Manual Mode PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “Light drawing shot with handheld light source” CAMERA MODEL: Canon EOS 40D F-STOP/APERTURE: f/8 ISO: 200 SHUTTER SPEED: 53 sec TIP: Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution. (Ansel Adams)

PLACE: Heritage Park, Abu Dhabi TITLE: Light Painting a Subject SETTING: Manual Mode PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “Light painting a shot with handheld light source” CAMERA MODEL: Canon EOS 40D F-STOP/APERTURE: f/8 ISO: 200 SHUTTER SPEED: 89 sec TIP: There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer. (Ansel Adams) www. tempoplanet.com 11

THE CHALLENGE: To capture the sunset and stars at the peak of Jabel Jais, the highest and certainly one of the most popular destinations in the UAE. Jabel Jais offers stunning vistas of shutterbug mountains and star trails, as well as sunsets over beautiful peaks. This meetup was co-hosted by UAE Landscapers. A group of 30 photographers took part in this adp amazing opportunity to take beautiful photos of a unique setting. ABOUT: Abu Dhabi Photographers (ADP) is a group of photography enthusiasts who meet regularly to capture beautiful shots and to share knowledge and experiences. The group is “Mesmerizing Jabel Jais” managed by BrandMoxie. ANNOUNCEMENT: 500px Global Photo Walk 2014 Abu Dhabi Photographers are hosting the 500px Global Photo Walk 2014 in THE GROUP: collaboration with 500px.com. The Walk will take place on Saturday, September 6 from 5:00am to 7: 30am from the UAE Flag Pole area beside the ABU DHABI PHOTOGRAPHERS Abu Dhabi Theater. Mark your calendars!

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Irene Garcia Leon Akhter Hasan 12 www. tempoplanet.com 7 RABBITS OF HIGHLY DEFECTIVE TEENS By Rhea Oommen

Summer vacation is coming to an end for most students, and a So I never actually read 7 Habits - my mother, bless her, never forced me to. It’s obviously a new academic year will soon begin. great motivational book but now as I approach 19, my final year as a ‘teen’ (physically rather than emotionally), I can look back at life and say that I turned out just fine, with a larger than life attitude and a ridiculous sense of humor. When I was 14 going into the 10th grade, my mother recommended I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, a self-help book by smarty-pants Sean Covey. You can imagine my As I have yet to discover what the 7 habits of highly effective teens are, my love for fluffy cynicism and endless eye-rolling. I’m sure there are plenty of open-minded teenagers with animals in literature and media has inspired me to create the 7 Rabbits of Highly Defective wonderfully proactive intellects who would be delighted with such a book… but I barely Teens. Not only do they take me back to a time of old-school animation of cartoon charac- read nonfiction. I was more into a good detective story, a melancholy Thomas Hardy novel ters with brilliant personalities, but they also provide insight into the types of people you or anything from the fantastical Chronicles of Narnia series. find in school (or workplace).

Bugs White Rabbit He’s worldly. It could be his “I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date”, cries The suave grey coat, his New York White Rabbit in the 1951 film Alice in Wonderland. accent or all the vitamin A from He’s the only one in your group of friends who dresses the carrots. Whatever it is, this formally and treasures archaic accessories such as trickster always comes out on pocket watches. He’s the mysterious one who’s always top. Sure, he might be living all in a hurry, but who knows what he’s up to! Maybe he alone in a hole, but sometimes has a tea party to attend or maybe he’s part of the secret you need your own space when service. Lesson: The only way to find out? Follow him! you’re on top. Lesson: How to be like him? Act smart. Act cocky. You’ll make friends, you’ll make enemies, but you’ll be remembered by both for the rest of your life. Easter Inspired by religious folklore passed down Jessica from generation to generation, the tale of the Jessica Rabbit is the foxiest lady-toon out there. Girls want to Easter Bunny is a mystical one. In reality, this look like her, boys want to look at her, but to old souls she’s kid is sweet-natured, generous and always an immoral pile of lipstick and cigarettes. She is a devoted covered in chocolate and candy. With a big wife to dim-witted Roger Rabbit, so take this gorgeous dame heart and nothing better to do, he or she seriously when she says, with a bat of an eyelash, “I’m not is ready to shower you with tiny presents. bad, I’m just drawn that way”. Lesson: Like many beautiful Lesson: May turn out to be absolutely useless girls who get criticized for showing some skin, to you, but charming to have around. she’s just misunderstood. Mr. Bun If you are familiar with Bill Watterson’s Calvin & Hobbes, then you would probably still don’t know who Mr. Bun is. He is girl-next-door Susie Derkin’s stuffed rabbit. With no alternate reality and no personality, he’s forgotten. Lesson: This proves that being a bit on the wild, crazy and lazy side (like obnoxious Calvin) is not altogether a bad thing. It builds character! Hare Another folktale, The Tortoise and the Hare reveals how the underdog can Oolong defeat its advantaged opponent. The hare If you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s a bunny possesses big headed qualities (much with a pancake on his head. Defective is just another word like Bugs Bunny) and decides to take a for flawed or imperfect. And we all are! Lesson: If you were nap in the middle of a race. The tortoise, working all summer, or in summer school, or just not a school hopelessly slow-moving and born this person, cheer up. September will end soon and we can wait way, takes advantage of the hare’s for our next set of holidays: winter break, my favourite time laziness and wins. Lesson: Competition of year. That’s when all us defective bunnies don a Santa hat, with others should not be one’s sole chew on peppermint sticks and sing carols until the effective intention but competition within oneself ones give us presents because they just can’t survive could put one in the lead. without us! www. tempoplanet.com 13 teen vox pop

Sophia Grifferty, 17 Jessica Lou-Hing, 17 American Community School British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi Technology. The forever evolving The most exciting discovery would technology allows us to learn and be telephones because they connect discover more about the planet we people all around the world, help live on – being able to travel further to create jobs, and create so many into the deep seas to being able to opportunities for people who don’t travel to the moon and live on Mars. usually have access.

Julia Grifferty, 16 What is the Louise Christodoulides, 17 American Community School British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi most exciting Space travel. Discovering that Fire. The discovery of fire “sparked” discovery of people can live on Mars and can be man’s ability to utilize energy that has transported there shows how allowed for humanity’s progression. all time? far our technology has advanced.

Maamoun Kassab Bachi, 14 Mareya Khouri, 15 American Community School British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi An understanding of nature. Imagine For me, fire was the most exciting the colour changing of reindeer eyes discovery because it became a new – they’re gold in the summer, but blue source of light and heat. in the winter.

Meghna Choudhary, 17 Danielle Harris, 18 American Community School American Community School Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Oil in the UAE was a very exciting The most exciting discovery was discovery. Without it the UAE would that there was a whole other world not be half as advanced as it is now. outside our own. GOING BACK TO SCHOOL OR UNI? FIVE TIPS FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION By Sophia Grifferty couple notebooks even on the first day schoolwork. This isn’t exactly a place of school. Make sure you have all of the that encourages focus or organization. binders and paper and pencils and pens you The solution is to organize your desk in a need. Make a list of essential materials and way that works for you. Make room for ask your teachers or counselors for a list of day-to-day materials, like your laptop or what you need to buy. This helps protect homework papers. the family budget. It might also be time to purchase more pricey items, such as a 5. Don’t do your summer work the night laptop or a scientific calculator. before the first day of school Don’t upset your new teachers by not 3. Don’t over-shop for clothes completing your summer work or doing Ask yourself this: how many clothes do I it last minute. Finishing your work ahead really need? Think about the dent made in of time also keeps your stress levels down your parents’ bank account last year. Make so you can enjoy your first day of school. It’s time to get back to school or summer stories and catch up with the sure you spend your money only on clothes So do your reading, finish that untouched university; time for activities, people you love to be around. Remember you need. Before you shop, empty your packet that’s sitting on your desk, and make all of the great activities you participated in drawers and closet of outgrown or worn- an impressive start to your school year. sports, clubs, and homework. If last year? It’s time for another year of that out clothing, and either store or donate It’s important to get at least eight hours you’re a student this can be a hectic and more. Do you enjoy films and plays? them. Organize the rest of your clothes of sleep every night, so you can calculate time, but you can make the most Are you good with technology? Join a tech and check for hand-me-downs from older the hour at which you’ll need to get up for of your transition from relaxing club or tech class to further your interest. siblings or friends. Once you’ve done this, school and count backwards eight hours or summer days by following these School and university are there to not only you’ll be able to make a list of clothes you so. Melissa Dertian, High School Theater/ challenge you but to also help you find what need to buy for the year. Film teacher at ACS says, “Lots of students easy-to-do tips. you’re interested in. So why not give are sleepy and not as focused those first things a try? 4. Organize your materials and workplace few days of school. As teachers we want 1. Get excited! It is so important to be organized so you can to jump right into material, and that may It’s time to see your friends again! Many of 2. Buy school supplies early deal with all the challenges that come with not be the best if the students are still them have traveled around the world for School supplies are vital for a student’s the new academic year. By now, your desk struggling to get themselves back into summer break. It’s exciting to exchange success. Who knows, you might need a might be covered in last year’s forgotten the schedule.”

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your thoughts and actions on what you believe is right, rather than basing them as a response to another person’s actions. As Martin Luther King said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness.”

My goal in life: To not only make others happy, but to inspire them to do the same. Random act of kindness I’ve performed in 2014: I try to be kind in all that I do; I believe that kindness comes from ABOUT ME LIFE MUSIC FOOD TRAVEL consistency. So I make sure to be kind in all that I do and focus on the benefits of others rather than for myself, which is why I also prefer not to talk specifically about kind acts I do because I feel that kind acts should just be done, and not flaunted. Who deserves a big old thank you: Everyone who has ever been a part of life in any way, be it good or bad, has shaped me into who I am, and I like who I am. Found your purpose? Some people know very early in life why they are here. They talk about calling, the reason they were put on this earth. Others don’t find it till much later… I have yet to find a single purpose for my life; all I know is that I have the power to inspire people and to make people happy through my music, and whatever may come from that is a lovely purpose to have.

Craziest thing I’ve done: I once tried exploding a trash can with some spray paint. After not being able to light it the ‘safer’ way, I stuck my arm right down inside the bin to light it... Let’s just say, I once had a fringe, and then my fringe was no more. My earliest memory: The earliest I can remember was the first time I ever experienced firecrackers, I was about 4 or 5 and my grandpa showed them to me on his farm. I can just remember being in the garden with him, my brother and the dogs, lighting tiny little crackers under the sand. I would most likely be stuck in an elevator with: If I were to choose someone, I’d probably choose the elevator technician haha, because yeah I hate elevators. My current Last SONG syndrome (LSS): Any song by Ben Howard. Because as well as having good vibes, his songs are always so well thought out and you can just feel every single thing he’s trying to say. My idea of a perfect weekend: Music events, good food, lots of sleep, time with friends, family and some alone time. I would most like to be in: Venice Beach in California. I’ve Profession: Musician been there before and fell in love with it; everyone is so different, loving and accepting. It’s my heaven. Nationality: South African Chad A historical event that I would have loved to see: Motto: Change is good, but growth is better. Coachella Festival in 1969, because the line-up Goldsworthy was amazing. Fave dessert: Dark chocolate, I use to just have normal chocolate, but since becoming vegan I’ve gone to only dark. Fave drink: A glass of water, because I loooooove water. Most valued possession: It would have to go have some coffee. Then I sit for hours playing be my guitar. guitar, do a bit of work (as little as possible). Near the end of the day I like to be alone in my room, I hang out most at: Small local music events or burn some incense and either do meditation or quite peaceful places. write music.

I cannot live without: My guitar or camera. I see myself (in 10 years): I don’t really ever try seeing myself in the future. Of course I hope to The person who inspires me the most: There be successful in music, but I prefer to just live in is no ‘one’ person, it’s a mixture of Christofer the moment and focus on the present. “Now is Drew, Ben Howard, Matt Corby, Will Rendle, better than then.” Jason Mraz... the list goes on. My idea of peace: I don’t think peace is Five things I need for survival: Guitar, camera, something that can be explained; it’s more headband, notebook to write lyrics and draw in, of a state of mind of a single person and is soy chocolate milk... Haha. different to everyone. I think peace can come from being true to yourself, to others and most Car I’d like to own: A restored Ford Model T. of all by being very thoughtful. I also think in A typical day in my life: I take ages to wake up, order to come upon peace, you need to base < Angeli Castillo 16 www. tempoplanet.com

UAE PARKOUR: FREEDOM IN MOVEMENT By Sophia Grifferty Parkour is a happening sport that has made an exciting debut in the UAE. Tempo chatted with Hesham Kamel, founder of UAE Parkour, and members Eyad Almarouj and Steve Moss, of the only organised parkour group in the country.

Parkour requires a person to move from point A to point B as efficiently as he says. The team has weekly jams on Fridays that change locations each week. possible using certain types of movements like vaults, wall runs, precisions and At the jams the team shares ideas for jumps and movements and learns new cat leaps “through the quickest route, and around any object that may lie in the way - whether wall or a large jump.”

Kamel explains that parkour was originally developed as a part of military course training in France. Parkour has been recognized as an art and sport of human movement, that includes balancing, jumping, handstands, climbing and flips.

Almarouj describes the movements, “Parkour is mostly about efficiency involving speed vaults and jumps. It also features ‘freerunning,’ where flips and tricks are involved, but these are not optimal for speed.”

UAE Parkour was founded in 2006 in Abu Dhabi, and the team plans to expand around the country. The team, currently comprised of 10 dedicated practitioners, trains in the ‘urban art’ which includes freerunning and ‘tricking’.

Kamel says awareness about the sport is increasing. “People come to watch our high flying stunts at our training spots around the city and to see our shows,” www. tempoplanet.com 17

From L to R Steve Moss, Zak Awalu, Hesham Kamel, MD (Mohamed Ghanem), Adouchana, Eyad Almarouj (in front)

gradual immersion. “Enjoy the training journey and don’t stress about getting fast results, because perfection takes time. Have fun with what you practice and keep it safe.”

Moss’ advice is: “Don’t go for the big jumps first. Start small and build up strength. Parkour is all about learning what you are capable of, so start with small challenges and make them bigger as you conquer your fears.” Moss adds that parkour is a different kind of experience that gives new meaning to sports and active living. Joining parkour, you will meet with “traceurs” and “traceuses” – male and female parkour practitioners. “They are the nicest people you could ever want to meet. We’ll show you what you are capable of and open your eyes to a new type of freedom”.

UAE Parkour offers weekly classes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for beginners, alongside the weekly jams in which both athletes and beginners participate. techniques while helping one another. The jams are open to anyone who wants to join or watch.

The team practices as often as they can throughout the week. Kamel says he trains almost every day, “I try mainly to improve my body shape and skills with my training routine.”

What inspired the group members to do parkour is their shared passion for the movement and the spirit of the sport. To Kamel, parkour is more than a sport, but more of a lifestyle. Prior to parkour, he was a gymnast with Muai Thai background, a martial arts group, but he says that he always believed he could challenge his body even more. So he threw his energy into parkour. “I hate rules, so parkour gives me freedom to improve my own style and vision.”

Moss became involved with parkour growing up in London. “It looked exactly like the kind of thing I spent my childhood doing, and it looked like fun. I got into parkour after I saw a BBC advertisement on Jump London”.

Almarouj and other members of the group were inspired to start after watching the French film District 13. “It is an uncompetitive, friendly, challenging and a great way of expressing your creativity.” For aspiring parkour athletes Kamel suggests For more information go to www.uaeparkour.com or email Kamel at [email protected]. Tempo FP 21x29.ai 1 5/18/14 6:33 PM www. tempoplanet.com 19 FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A YOUNG MASTERCHEF

By Chequinah Coutinho

There’s possibly no bigger challenge for a cook than to take part in the TV cooking show MasterChef. For the 20 year-old South African, now based in Abu Dhabi, it was a spur of the moment decision. She auditioned for MasterChef South Africa and, she tells Tempo, it was a decision that changed the course of her life!

Funny enough, growing up Khumo didn’t Surprisingly, Khumo not only passed the happiness, and excitement onto a plate. I’ve Method: dream of being a cook, but a pilot! Even auditions but also managed to be part the found that my happy place is in the kitchen; so she was consumed with a passion for top 10 finalists of the competition…whilst it is about taking a simple ingredient and Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. cooking that was instilled in her at a young also being the youngest contestant turning it into something amazing; about Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt age by her grandmother. Before moving that season! experimenting and creating in a large bowl. Blend in butter with to the UAE in 2006, Khumo spent a lot of mouthful explosions.” your fingertips or a pastry blender until time with her grandparents in South Africa, “People tend to underestimate me because mixture resembles coarse meal with some where her grandmother was the of my age, which always frustrates me. I Not So Traditional Milk Tart small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Beat together yolk and water with a fork and undisputed master chef of the family. sometimes wish that people can overlook my age and concentrate on what is more stir into flour mixture until Ingredients combined well. “I remember from a very young age that important, the food.” she always cooked at home, and will never Gently knead mixture in bowl with She is also taken aback by her influence For the Crust: forget waking up to the smell of her freshly floured hands just until a dough forms. over others. “I have young girls telling me baked bread or scones,” shares Khumo. 1 1/2 cups all purpose Turn out dough onto a lightly floured that they want to be like me! Being an While in Abu Dhabi, Khumo decided to Pinch salt surface and knead gently 4 or 5 times inspiration to someone is mind blowing.” more. Form dough into a ball, chill, wrap take a gap year before pursuing a career in 1/2 cup unsalted butter, aviation. It was during this time that she tightly in plastic wrap, at least 1 hour. After MasterChef, Khumo took the plunge cold and cut into cubes was able to reflect on what she enjoyed and enrolled in cooking school and got her Roll out dough into 1 cm disk. Cut into doing, and to nurture her culinary pursuits. culinary diploma, whilst also working at 1/4 cup castor sugar size of tart tin or a muffin tin. No need a couple of South Africa’s top restaurants. 1 large egg, lightly beaten to grease the tin as the pastry contains “I became obsessed with food channels She is now her own boss and works in 1 tablespoon of cold water enough fat. Prick the pastry with a fork and experiencing food from other people’s the UAE as a personal chef, a career that and for 12 minutes, or until slightly golden. perspectives, so I began to experiment with involves cooking for small groups of up to 25 For the filling: Heat the milk with cardamom, vanilla different cuisines and techniques. That was people, and serving up five course feasts for 2 cup milk pod and cinnamon stick in a medium pot when my passion took off.” adventurous foodies and gourmands. 2 eggs, separated (do not boil). Remove spices when milk is ready. Beat the yolks and sugar until Khumo had always been a fan of “I am very much open to eating and cooking 1/2 cup sugar creamy and light then add the flours and MasterChef and always dreamed of taking new foods. I never shoot something down 1/4 cup flour salt - the mixture will be quite thick. Add part in the show if ever it came to the UAE without trying it and I am always for some warm milk to the egg mixture and or South Africa. And then the South Africa experiencing new cuisines. But I am a firm 1/4 cup corn flour then return all of it to the pot. Bring to the auditions were announced… believer in South African cuisine; it is under pinch salt boil and whisk constantly until thickened. represented in global cuisine. My goal in life 2 Tbs butter Remove from the heat and whisk in the is to make South African cuisine as famous “When the first season started I chickened butter. Whisk the egg whites in a clean as French food. I love my country’s food; we 1 Vanilla pod out and didn’t go. But when auditions for bowl until soft peaks form and fold into have some of the best meats in the world the second season were announced, my 1 Cardomon pod the custard. Pour into the pastry case and and we are very rich in culture. And just friend convinced me to enter. No one took sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for like Arab cuisine we use a lot of the spices.” 1 Cinammon stick my auditioning seriously, not even me; it 30+ minutes. was just something that I thought may Khumo appreciates the sensual nature of Ground cinnamon Set aside and enjoy cold. be fun to do.” cooking. “It’s about putting love, warmth, 20 www. tempoplanet.com

KATRINA SCARLETT WEISSKOPF

Profession: Student Nationality: American

FASHION STATEMENT: Love child of a bohemian and modern day hipster.

PERSONAL STYLE: Everyday is a surprise.

FAVE BUY OF THE PAST MONTH: A new pair of gnarly harem pants. Love Liebe Amore them!

FAVE STORE? My favorite store would have to be H&M. You can go from buying a pretty little peplum top to getting an oversized flannel. Top places to shop in UAE, I’d say it really depends on what you’re looking for. There are so many big malls here where you can buy anything, but my personal favourites are the small shops tucked away where I find edgy treasures.

FASHION PET HATES? I’m not a fan of the extreme preppy look, although it’s great on some people, it just isn’t ‘‘me’’.

DOES THE UAE HAVE STYLE? Of course the UAE has style! The uniqueness and variety of incredible styles vary and are as unique and diverse as the community that makes the UAE nifty.

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You don’t need to be a fashion maven to see that the ‘abaya,’ a traditional garment worn by women in this region, has blossomed into a fashion statement that is bold and replete with exciting and fresh permutations. In the vanguard of the Emirati fashion movement is abaya designer Hend Almutawa, who owns Dubai based Nabrman Boutique. She shares her story…

“I am an open minded person. I love to meet people and socialize. I guess people meeting me for the first time will definitely feel comfortable. I love spending time with my family and friends. I live everyday life by the motto, ‘Live today like there’s no tomorrow’.

“It all started back when I was in my senior year at university. I started making designs for myself that were unconventional yet respectful to our culture and beliefs. From there, I started my business at home for almost a year, then in 2009 successfully opened my boutique Nabrman on Jumeirah road.

“Nabrman, means ‘white flower’ in Turkish. It is a symbol of purity and A collection of modesty. Nabrman offers classy, Hend’s signature abayas. unique and modern abayas. The boutique is known for its hospitality “Nabrman has also come out with jalabiyas that have and welcoming atmosphere. Customers “Change is a constant in any company, as things are evolving been appreciated by our customers. We are soon really appreciate the contemporary and and happening all the time. The main challenge we face in our planning to launch dresses for party wear. These will modern look of the abayas business is in the need for new designs, as each season has to feature ‘laser’ creations, embroidery designs as well as that we innovate. have a different style, look, colours, and trends. different abaya cuts and French laces”. 22 www. tempoplanet.com

lawyers, policeman, judges, and business felt that powerful and confident in my life! owners of color. When I came to the States, I performed for forty minutes flawlessly, articulate cafe particularly the media images that were which resulted in a standing ovation. being presented to me showed a world I learned a lot that day. That my inner FEATURING: SAMANTHA THORNHILL where whites were in positions of power, reserves are more ready than I’ll ever be. while blacks, in particular, were subjugated. Doctors were white. Janitors were black. Paul D: That’s a beautiful story. It shows Prisoners were black. Guards and wardens what can be achieved when you believe in were white. Because I came from a country your craft. After performing and publishing where people of colour ran things, I knew for more than ten years, how would you say that what I was seeing on the screen was the poetry scene has changed? not reflective of the reality I’d known. This is just one example of many. Samantha: Because many of the performance poets of our generation are Paul D: That sounds like a major perspective elbow deep in the youth sector, we are shift. We met at Florida State University basically raising a new generation of poets in 2001, and, since then, we’ve both that are killing the game! If you’ve seen accomplished a lot in poetry and spoken Brave New Voices on HBO, you’ll see that word. What would you consider your best something really special has taken force accolade in poetry? in the past ten years with the youth voice. You also see poets that started out in spoken Samantha: I was once asked to headline word/ performance poetry self publishing at Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park books and producing their own CD’s now Bandshell (a venue that holds thousands of “legitimizing” themselves by pursuing people) with Trinidad’s best calypsonian, MFA’s, getting books published with David Rudder. For the few months independent and trade presses, and landing leading up to this performance, I lived adjunct teaching opportunities poised with pure dread. It would have been my toward a tenure track life. After Black on biggest audience to date—many of them Black Rhyme, another poetry organization Trinidadians—and there’s something about that changed the game for me (and for many performing for your own (and young others), is Cave Canem, which I argued people!) that is scarier than performing for has changed the face of American poetry Greetings from any other group. At nights, I tossed, and by making it a few shades darker. Cave Trinidad! turned at the thought of getting booed Canem started out as a workshop retreat for off a stage where people were going to black poets; it has since expanded into an hear the sweet sounds of David Rudder… institution in the minds of the lives it has Award-winning poet and Tempo raised mostly in the states. How did those not this poet! I don’t remember a period touched, which includes mine! contributor, Dorian “Paul D” Rogers years in your homeland impact of time where I doubted myself so much. chatted with poet Samantha Thornhill your perspective? Next thing I knew, I was backstage, hearing SCAN HERE FOR THE about her poetic endeavors and upcoming the announcer read my bio to a crowd of trip to the UAE in 2015. Samantha: Trinidad & Tobago is a nation thousands, and as soon as she said my name, EXTENDED comprised of people of African and East something happened. I kicked off my shoes, INTERVIEW ON Paul D: You were born in Trinidad but Indian descent. I grew up seeing doctors, and walked onto stage barefoot; I’d never TEMPOPLANET.COM.

Remember the old Mina fish market? You get many varieties of fresh fish, imported and local, with men hankering to clean them for a small fee. It’s an experience for all new dhabi dames expats. The newly opened air-conditioned market with state of the art modern technology, its smell and smoke free zone, makes a walk inside as pleasurable as walking on the No Place Like Home Corniche. But there’s the flip side too. Somehow the joy is missing from the workers’ faces; By Marien Oommen here there’s a cultural divide between the seller and the buyer.

Yesterday, my nephew updated his status on Facebook: ‘Singapore is a great place to live Well, not so at the El Boqueria market on the Rambla which is a spectacular sight and in. #BlessedToBeHere.’ In a second, someone replied: ‘Excuse me, Dubai is far better.’ Next a must-visit for all tourists. It has character. It has élan. And it smelled a bit. There were a New Yorker comments: ‘What‘s so special about Singapore? Aren’t the laws rigid and mounds of chocolate, dried fruits, colored sweets, intricately carved fruit, a variety of juices, too structured?’ My nephew hastened to explain his status wasn’t a ‘best livable city’ fish, and all kinds of meat. Happy couples, sometimes the whole family, were involved competition, and argued that one has to be happy wherever one is. And he was definitely selling the produce. Here a pretty lady sliced fish with dexterity, while a young man joked happy to be in Singapore. Now I couldn’t help commenting, ‘But of course, Abu Dhabi is by about giant ostrich eggs. Whatever your heart desired was laid out in front. Multitudes far the best. ;)’ walked in close proximity to each other, and yet it did not seem offensive. People queued to get a table at El Quim, whose restaurateur was made famous on TV for his exquisite Home is the ‘best’ place where you’re truly happy. But where is home? At present, for us gourmet creations. expatriates who have sunk our roots deep in this great city; this is our home. It’s when we travel out for holidays that we realize how comfortable our living standards in this city Both clothes shopping and shoe shopping in Barcelona are a pleasure whereas things are are, and how much we take for granted. more expensive here in the UAE. A restaurant owner in Gerona bewailed that with the economy not doing so well, fewer people could afford his restaurant. They preferred the Take gas for instance. When filling the petrol tank in Barcelona a quarter gallon cost you cheaper fast food in touristy places. some 20 euros. Just as soon as you figured out the filling instructions and find the button that opens the petrol tank, the cost hits you in your face. Here in the UAE, while sitting There’s a mellow kindness about the people there, which seems to be missing here. Pretty comfortably ensconced on the driver’s seat, shades on, listening to Radio One, you tell the women taxi drivers in their little black dresses were caring, and tough in handling luggage. pleasant man who is ready to fill your tank, “Full super” without batting an eyelid. Bonus: The men are overly polite, and bow their shoulders humbly to say you’re welcome. At He wipes your windshield too. the railway station, a sprightly man, who appeared from nowhere, showed us the bus to get to Park Guell. Then he bowed his head, to ask for a small tip if possible. They depend And it doesn’t end there! Right to your doorstep, just a phone call away, a cheerful delivery heavily on tourists; in contrast in the UAE you might get a rare dose of nouveau-riche expat boy from a ‘Baqala’ satisfies your chocolate bar or ginger ale craving. Nowhere in the arrogance or indifference. world do you get this kind of service. But all kudos to our city fathers who ensure that a vibrant mix of cultures is able to flourish Last evening we were at Spinneys and my husband’s wallet was sticking out of his back in Abu Dhabi making it ideally livable while maintaining the unique traditions and culture pocket, and he walked without a care. That’s our safety net. In Barcelona this would of the Emirates. I have gleaned a little more about the world with this last visit to Barcelona never do. We were warned many times to be careful with wallets, handbags and to leave and I would agree with Thomas Jefferson when he says: The happiest moment of my life everything in the hotel safe. have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family. www. tempoplanet.com 23

A personal viewpoint: Back to the Grind? The Trials and Tribulations of BACK TO SCHOOL FEVER Applying for University By Nisma Hamid By Mugdha Sunil Polimera

I speak on behalf of all my fellow high prepare you well. I have learned so much Right? Think about it - would you really schoolers when I say that applying for about the universities I’m interested in, rather do nothing? university is probably one of the most including their likelihood of accepting The holiday spell is a good thing…I had a wonderful summer of lazy mornings and stressful things a teenager is faced with. international students, the requirements lazy afternoons and lazy nights with the Not only are sixteen and seventeen year for certain majors, and whatever available only adventures being gastronomical or old children burdened by the future financial aid there is. I am still drowning cinematic. I even went the extra mile and of their existence, but also under the in research, but that has not stopped me took a trip to two other countries where I pressure of the university for moving forward to the third and did exactly all that over, minus the internet. admissions process. final step. Then when I got back, my only major ‘job’ was to edit the photographs I clicked of the The first step in the process is the college The final, most crucial step is creating trip. That made me ponder about my life. hunt. What makes this step challenging is a portfolio; one that defines you as a During college days I’m generally busier your own fickleness. In my case, I changed person and as a student. Your portfolio than a bee, and summer is supposed to be my mind about my desired field of study must include a personal statement and different. But alas, life had changed me. I several times. First I wanted to become anything else that showcases your have come to realize that the constant buzz a writer, then a forensic scientist, and talents or proves your worth to your of the hive is what I crave; being on my toes with work up to my ears. And – surprise, now I think my calling may be political community. My portfolio is a refection surprise - I actually like it! I’m excited to science or corporate law. All these fields of my best work; it is chockfull of my be heading back to the grind. Maybe it’s are dissimilar; they require different artistic and academic achievements September is here and summer is officially hormones that make me crave the constant courses and different qualification and including my Royal Academy of Dance over (or so they say, but I still recommend action; I’m elated at the thought of being sunscreen). We welcome the idea of academic requirements. I chose to study exam certificates, dance awards, Royal swamped! But then again the ever so getting back to work. Okay, not welcome, capricious youthful mind might decide higher-level biology back when I believed Music Institute piano exam certificates, but more like, experience the start of day to regress back to dormancy again. If that I would be a zoologist. In hindsight, and as paintings, SAT scores, volunteer work with the dreaded alarm and the grudging happens, I’ll tell you guys know for sure. For a result of the change, I should have taken documents, and lots more. process of dragging ourselves back to work. now, I have some reports to work on. up high-level business and management. Although this seemed like a catastrophe The greatest challenge is to finish all three at the time, with the help of my guidance steps on time as deadlines are set with counselor and determination, I was able to expectation of compliance – this means Epiphanies of the College Season adjust to the change. that procrastination is your worst enemy! By Danielle Harris With all of this going on, it is no wonder Step two is deciding on the university that I was lost, frustrated and exhausted you want to go to. Although not anyone’s this past year. But I stuck with it, and I With the majority of the students here UAE for seven years and Jordan for two. favourite pastime, researching everything believe that with the right mindset and being expats, the college season is one of Even though I’ve spent my childhood in there is to know ahead of time can proper organization anyone can do it. both excitement and sad goodbyes. In my the US, a lot of my views and ideals now graduating class alone only a handful of us clash with my long term friends. I have will be going to a college with other alumni. to remember how things work and adjust Most of us will be scattered across countries, with that in mind. Furthermore, the first provinces, and states cementing the harsh month is a time of independence, which reality that as of now, we are no longer a is both exciting and a challenge. Cleaning, unified class. It’s strange to think that I will shopping, and budgeting are now full time no longer be attending the same school responsibilities. To someone who has had with the same people that I have been. Even little responsibilities other than school, now I am not sure the full gravity of the these new factors cause much anxiety. situation has hit yet. When I went to the ceremony last June, many of the parents Although the beginning of the college asked me how I felt about the whole event. year seems really challenging, there are Right then, I had no idea. I understood many things I am excited for. In fact, the things would change, but up until now I challenges themselves are what I find most hadn’t realised how much. After spending exciting. After living a life of high mobility, the last week with college on my mind I’ve there is something incredible about starting had a few epiphanies that have changed the all over again. The freedom to be and do way I felt about the college move. what you want with no presumptions, is worth the anxiety of the move. I’m excited The largest challenge, I realised, will be to make mistakes, learn about my major, first month of college. It is that time span and learn how to better adapt to the future. that can either make or break your college College is a great learning experience. It experience. I’ve heard time and time again may seem irrelevant to many of those who from alumni and parents that the friends are not attending, but somehow I know that they made in the first weeks, were some of the lessons learned in college help for the their most important. Friends can always rest of your life, keeping college relevant no be made later, but its best to seize every matter how old or young you are. opportunity handed to you. In addition the first month is a time to re-adjust to my Here’s hoping for the future, from a home country. As of now I have lived in the graduated high school student.

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ZAYED UNIVERSITY’S AL KHARAREEF STORYTELLING CLUB was created to enrich the legacy of the Emirati storytelling tradition and contribute to the revival of this important cultural heritage within the United Arab Emirates. FLASH FICTION IS A STYLE OF FICTIONAL LITERATURE CHARACTERIZED BY BREVITY; WITH THE STANDARD BEING Last year, the Club in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation launched an Emirati cultural literacy project titled A STORY OF UNDER 1000 WORDS. the Story Mile, a collection of 48 original fables and folktales, written by students from the Academic Bridge Program, illustrated by the College of Arts and Creative Enterprise majors and translated by ZOWD volunteers into the language of its A Proposal characters, Emirati dialect. By Shakir Hussain The Story Mile tales, which are the first of a three volume series, were recently published as a book in English and titled “Tales from the Emirates” in Arabic. The stories not only share the storytelling tradition of the Emirates, but have also introduced other key aspects of Emirati culture and are creating new footprints in the sands of the cultural landscape of the UAE.

The Desert Bird by Mariam Saeed Al Nuaimi

Rakibelcadillac is an old song about a man she were ever to marry, then it must be who drives a Cadillac and is in love with a to someone who was willing to give her local girl. In the afternoons he haunts her freedom and the time to look after her “The air was filled with a sweet neighborhood driving his Cadillac. The brother. During the slow drive she was scent as a female girl returns his love and waits for him. The looking out of the car window in deep figure appeared in the sands.” man in this story is the same, but he drives thought. Along the road sand dunes rose a 4x4 white Toyota and the girl is yet to and fell, but the girl did not seem to take in fall in love with him. anything at all.

A 4x4 Toyota is not a distinguished car It was lunchtime when they reached in this city. The girl however noticed their destination and the girl was already it because it passed her villa every hungry. But she helped her brother to eat afternoon. She sent out Vanessa, the his food first. He seemed more interested Filipino maid to investigate. in drawing figures in the sand than eating. ILLUSTRATOR: Maitha bin Demaithan Vanessa came back excited. It was his habit to fall asleep after lunch “He’s a handsome man,” she said. “And he and the driver erected a tent for him Once upon a time in Ras Al Khaimah, there was a beautiful, young damsel called intends to marry you.” to sleep in. Tired by the trip he went to Fatima. After helping with the family chores each day, she would run into the sleep as soon as he hit the pillow. The girl desert, singing songs of love and happiness. The girl felt a wave of conflicting looked at him as he slept. It brought her a emotions. She tried to contain them. One day, she saw a handsome man dismounting from his horse. Quickly, she hid. sense of sadness that he seemed to prefer “Who are you, O Desert Bird? I am enchanted by your voice,” he said. “I am Faisal, “How much did he pay you?” she said. sleep more than wakefulness. the camel merchant’s son. I will make you my bride before the next crescent Vanessa denied receiving any money. moon.” She giggled and said. “If you love me, ask my father for my hand.” He After eating her lunch she grabbed a flask promised to do so and rode off. “But what’s your answer to him?” of tea and a cup and set off on her own. Vanessa said. When she was far off from the camp and One day, she saw a caravan of camels laden with trunks heading to another the tent where her brother slept looked village. At lunch, she heard her parents say that Faisal was marrying a girl from “I will give him an answer after we come like a nesting small white dove she sat the next town. Faisal had cheated her! Fatima was overwhelmed with sadness. back,” the girl said. on a high spot overlooking the wadi. She Her parents decided that only marriage to another would bring her happiness. They had planned to go camping in Wadi poured herself a cup of tea. A twig of On the eve of her wedding, Fatima ran away from home. After trudging through Hatta the next day. The girl’s wish was to mint came out of the flask as she poured the night, she found a cave in which to sleep. drink tea in the desert before the tea. She took the twig in her mouth summer comes. and bit into it . The taste of the sugary tea Filled with hatred for men, evil overcame her. Her legs turned into those of a and mint was something that she wanted donkey, while her hands became two sharp blades. Night became her day. As she Next day was busy, especially for Vanessa to linger in her mouth. She wondered if roamed the sands under the moonlight, her sweet smell lured married men to who woke up early to prepare the food for there was a way to describe the taste. Her their doom. the trip. She never had much chance to moment of enjoyment was short. She spat talk to the girl about the man. Villagers realized that the men were vanishing, and vowed to solve the mystery. the mint out. She had seen something in As they lay in wait, the air was filled with a sweet scent as a female figure The drive to Wadi Hatta was long because the valley that disturbed her. It was the appeared in the sands. One villager followed her into the cave, and the others the girl’s brother was afraid of speed. It white 4x4 Toyota. pounced. As the sun rose, they saw the name ‘Faisal’ carved on the cave wall. terrified him to be in a fast moving car. The girl had instructed the driver not to She returned to the camp in an agitated Until today, people claim that at night, a sweetly smelling woman walks through exceed 60 kph. The boy suffered from state. She was angry with Vanessa but she the desert. They are not sure if she is real or it is just their imagination, but they Down Syndrome and the girl felt it was needed her to take a message to the driver. can clearly hear the sad song she sings, “Men should never deceive her duty to look after him. She felt if The answer to him was no. innocent women.”

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GAMES CON 2014 AND CLASH OF THE NOTEBOOKS SOMETHING EXTRA SAMSUNG ATIV BOOK M At the time of writing, Games Con was in full swing in Germany, and lots Samsung has announced a new member of its ATIV of games were being teased, announced or re-announced with updated notebooks, the ATIV Book M, in South Korea. The trailers. The general consensus is that Sony dominated, Microsoft ATIV Book M is aimed at students due toits compact got owned. size and weight of only 1.2 kg. It has also has a revamped keyboard withinwardly curved keys, Here are some of the stand outs: which it touts as an improved typing experience. A • Hellblade had an enigmatic trailer that revealed something of a fantasy feature that students will find especially attractive is hack and slash, featuring a female lead character. It was just a cut scene the price: around EUR 570! A release in the with no gameplay. (PS4, no launch date yet) UAE is imminent. • Until Dawn and P.T. are two horror joints to look forward to. The former apparently stars Hayden Panettiere (the immortal cheerleader from Heroes) and is essentially a teen slasher movie where you must survive Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA the insistent murder attempts of a manic clown. P.T. Is actually code for Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA is unlike any hybrid device I have ever seen: it is equipped with a a new Silent Hill game - the excitement around this one is that Guillermo complete Windows 8 system and an entire Android system as well. This makes it the world’s first dual-operating del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Mama) is working on it, and Walking Dead system laptop. Switching between OS is star Norman Reedus (Daryl of The Walking Dead) is the hero. Both these pretty simple. While docked with keyboard games are supposed to be terrifying. (PS4) it runs windows 8 and when detached from • There’s more but we end with another PS4 exclusive called Tomorrow the keyboard the Android 4.2 tablet changes Children. Said to be highly inspired by Minecraft, this joint has a clear to OS instantly. You can also use Android OS storyline and probably a more linear campaign than Minecraft. But it’s while the keyboard is attached. Specs include all about saving the universe using Minecraft-like techniques. an Intel Core i7 or i5 for Laptop and Intel Z2560 for Tablet, windows 8 and Android 4.2 Little extra (Jelly Bean), a 5 Mega-pixel Camera and 2 USB ports. It is a versatile combination of hardware Yes I do mean ‘little’...and hairy. and operating systems. If you love the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, then you’ll love the new Rocket Racoon comic! MY FAV APP Yup, he’s got his own comic. It’s available on the Comixology EMIRATES 24|7: Emirates 24|7 News App provides useful news website right now. Go ye and information that you can use to improve your lifestyle and enhance download with haste. your professional and business capabilities. It provides clear and concise information for readers, and a good overview of what’s happening in the community.

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MICHAEL JACKSON MUSIC VIDEO YOU CAN’T CHANGE THE COLOUR OF PREMIERED ON TWITTER FACEBOOK - IT’S A VIRUS

The BBC reports the launch of a music video of previously unreleased CNN announced the emergence of a scam app that claims it can change Michael Jackson footage. Epic Records has premiered the video for the colour of your Facebook profile page,but that actually loads malware the new Michael Jackson single on Twitter – certainly a coup for the onto your smartphone or computer. More than 10,000 people around the social network, which is more commonly used to provide links to world have been duped into downloading the malware, according to a others’ material. To promote the event Twitter created a map showing Cheetah Mobile Security blog post. When Facebook users click on the fake the late singer’s top-tweeted songs in different countries. The release app it sends them to a malicious website that asks them to watch a tutorial comes in the same week that the firm declared its goal was to bring video on how to change the colour of their profile page. By agreeing to “more video into our users’ timelines”. Its intention is to make money watch the video, the users give hackers access to their profiles, letting the by charging for “promoted” slots. app spam their friends. www. tempoplanet.com 27

A BOOK OF PASSION AND RELATIONSHIPS: SHOUTOUT FOR NOVEL FUNDING

“Hello! I’m Michael Ellis Taylor, a writer and web developer. I founded a creative web development agency called 28concepts, and I’ve written articles and essays on topics like relationships and writing itself.

“For the last four years, I’ve spent my nights and weekends working on a novel. The manuscript has undergone several revisions already, and I recently finished a new draft based on feedback from a few beta readers. Now I’m raising money to hire a professional editor and publish the book in a range of formats.

“Your backing helps me do two things: it helps me make the book better, and it helps me get the book into the hands of the right readers. I don’t have the resources of a big publisher, but that’s not a bad thing. It just means that the constraints are in different places, and it’ll take some ingenuity and a startup-like mentality on my part. It also means your support is crucial to making Whatever May Come a success. More specifically, your backing helps me with the following the developmental editing, line and copy editing, proofreading, allowing printing in bulk to bring down the per-book costs, purchasing of fonts and other design assets, obtaining ISBN numbers, paying registration fees, and additional costs associated with getting listed in various online bookstores.

“I buy physical books. I buy e-books. Both have their advantages, but I still prefer a physical book for the stories I cherish. These are the books I find myself reading over and over again. These books have hard covers but they are also soft and yielding—they are forgiving to our different ways of highlighting and annotating. They can be dog-eared or marked up and still work when you drop them. They may not have search boxes, but their contents are forever discoverable, especially when you’re not sure what exactly it is you’re trying to find. Also, they never run out of batteries.

“My goal for this project is to tell a story worth cherishing, complete with a souvenir appropriate for the experience”. FUNDING LINK

“I’ve overcome some adversity in my life and know that music has saved me, provided a refuge, a means of understanding others, a way of expressing emotions and an ability to communicate through a language that is universal and transcends barriers. During my time in Abu Dhabi, I set up and directed a youth string orchestra that involved students from different schools and different nationalities. We had young people from over twelve countries playing together, including the Emirates, the US, the UK, Germany, France, China, Korea, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco, India and Canada. We took our music around the city, playing in Khalifa University, Yas Links Golf Course, Cafe Arabia and we even had the great fortune of playing with Yo-Yo Ma as part of Abu Dhabi Classics education programme.

“This was one of the inspirations for the project I dream of creating and in order to give this project the leadership and expertise it deserves, I realised I needed to connect with experts from around the world. During my time in Arabia, I have come to appreciate the traditions of the culture but the area that drew me the most was the music. I started to learn maqam (the system of melodic modes) and to improvise simple melodies on my violin.

“I’m very lucky in that I’ve been accepted to study for my masters in music at UCLA in Los Angeles. UCLA has an exceptional Arabic music department and I hope to deepen my own understanding of Arabic music, to continue studying Arabic and to invite these world experts to bring their knowledge and passion to young people from around the world. The excellent education I gain, I will be able to bring to other young people. “Young people are the future, and their beliefs, friendships, passion and education will provide the well of experience from which they build their lives and impact those around them. A musical project through which simultaneously, a deep study of chamber music and connecting and interacting cross culturally will provide student ensembles from different countries education and “It’s been over a year since I was last in Abu Dhabi. I never thought I would leave, but life understanding which they will take into their futures to create the had other plans for me, and looking back on my experience of different cultures, working world of peace and understanding we all want to live in. with young people and most of all in my life as a musician, I have dreamt up an idea for a project inspired by my time in Abu Dhabi that would bring together young musicians from Do you have a project or a cause dear to your heart that you need to crowd fund? Share FUNDING LINK different cultures and countries, both in the Arab world, Europe and the US. it with Tempo Cause for publishing consideration. Send it to [email protected] BAS Mall Tempo Magazine Ad.pdf 1 3/25/14 2:53 PM www. tempoplanet.com 29 women in an expat business returns home Theresa F. Weber Dr. Alma Kadragic Follow Theresa on Twitter: @TheresaFWeber and @ACT_LLC Follow Alma on Twitter: @almakad

Crowd Investing in the UAE Artists Bring Big Bad Book of Botany to Life An Alternative Source of Financing for Entrepreneurs

Crowd investing is relatively new in the the website’s 5,000 registered potential UAE. For entrepreneurs and small and investors. If an investor likes a medium size enterprises (SMEs) looking proposal/s she can invest as little as $100, to raise funds, crowd investing offers an depending on the conditions set by the alternative to the traditional bank loan. entrepreneur. It is important to note that This is good news as just one in five SMEs getting a proposal approved is not easy. Of has a line of credit, and banks are hesitant to the 500+ business applicants Eureeca.com lend to SMEs. has received since its 2013 launch, it has only listed 20 funding proposals. While the terms “crowd funding” and “crowd investing” have been used How do investors benefit? interchangeably, it is important to know Crowd investing is an opportunity to the difference. “Crowd funding” is the diversify beyond traditional investments practice of funding a project or venture by in the stock market or real estate into the raising small amounts of money from a large previously difficult to access SME sector. It number of people, (i.e. a crowd) typically provides a feeling of personal involvement via the Internet. Investors pledge financial with entrepreneurs and growing businesses support for projects, often a charitable, and offers the possibility of a profit as the artistic or creative project, with no companies grow and are potentially sold expectation of financial return. The concept in the future. The average investor pledge started in the US when platforms such The Big Bad Book of Botany. The World’s Cumins is responsible for 13 illustrations on Eureeca.com is $4,500. If 100% of the as Aritistshare and Sellaband were used Most Fascinating Flora by Michael Largo including the wattieza that Largo calls “the funding goal is not met, the money is by fans to support their favourite artists has just been published in the US by Harper tree that changed the world.” returned to the investor’s Eureeca account in exchange for CDs. The industry grew Collins. It’s a kind of dictionary of plants and can be invested in other funding with the help of other platforms, including organized alphabetically. According to Largo, the wattieza is “of- proposals or can be withdrawn. If the Kickstarter and Indiegogo, which helped ficially the first and oldest known tree to funding goal is met, the investor becomes projects receive millions of dollars Largo likes to go deep into where specific have thrived on the planet.” Cumins’ draw- an owner of the business through his/her in funding. plants came from and how they have been ing above shows the top of the wattieza, a equity share. It is important to note the used by mankind over the centuries. These crown of branches with leaves like a fern. “Crowd investing” on the other hand is a risks. While crowd investing might yield words from Ralph Waldo Emerson are the business transaction where investors buy annual dividends, it normally involves tying epigraph: “What is a weed? A plant whose A fossilized version was found in New York equity in a company and shareholders up funds for several years before making virtues have never been discovered. State in 2004 and led researchers to con- benefit when the company profits or is sold any profit. And of course, not all small clude that this plant – basically a trunk 24 to a larger investor. businesses make a large profit or He finds virtue in all kinds of plants includ- feet tall with a brush at the top – flourished even survive. To understand how it works, check out ing poisonous specimens like belladonna millions of years before dinosaurs and other Eureeca.com. This platform was launched How do entrepreneurs benefit? and be-still better known as oleander. Both animals existed. in 2013 in Dubai to allow non-tech are extremely dangerous for humans and The crowd investing process can be a helpful businesses to raise money. One of its first small animals, but like many poisons, they The book also covers more familiar plants way to raise money for your business while success stories was a female entrepreneur also have medicinal applications and can like skunk cabbage, sunflower, tobacco, also raising your brand’s profile and forging who transformed Poupee Couture, a Dubai save lives as well as kill. tulip, tupelo, vanilla, and yew to focus on useful links with influential players in the based fashion accessories brand, into an the last part of the alphabet. Largo doesn’t UAE, Asia, Europe and North America. internationally known brand. Poupee I would probably never have known about explain why he selected these plants rather Couture became the first Middle East Some firms even exceed their original this book if it weren’t for my friend Susan than others, but he does say that he tried fashion brand to successfully obtain crowd funding targets and decide to accept more Cumins who is one of the 18 local artists to combine the traditional “reference-like investment. It raised more than $112,800 via investment in return for more equity. whose drawings bring the plants that Largo quality” of works like the Indian Avestan the site in 2014 well in excess of its Businesses that do not hit their funding describes to life on the printed page. Writings from about 1100 BC and the $70,000 target. targets within 90 days get nothing. If this Historia Plantarum from about 200 BC with is the case, Eureeca waves its usual fee “descriptions, life cycles, advice on cultiva- How does crowd investing work? They are 16 women and 2 men, the young- (7.25% of total crowd investment raised) and est around 50, the oldest 90. Most are not tion, and the benefits these plants provide.” SMEs apply to have their funding proposals charges only its standard $250 compliance professional artists but enjoy drawing the listed on Eureeca.com by uploading an check fee. plants in a scientific manner. The illustra- “I hope to capture the incredible diversity of executive summary, business plan, financial tions are done by pen with black ink; Pho- plants and marvel at the vast plant king- projections and videos or images of their For businesses that are in need of funds, toshop was used to turn some watercolour dom’s many wonders,” writes Largo. For the business. Upon approval, the funding expertise and exposure to raise their brand versions into black outlines with shading. reader the illustrations and the stories like proposals goes live – that is the business profile, crowd investing is a useful tool. the one about the bleeding heart has 90 days to raise the targeted amount of Becoming accountable to others can help They are members of Tropical Botanic Art- are a delight. funds from the crowd. Their goal is to entice you structure and grow your business. ists, an informal group organized in 2006 after they had taken botanical drawing A young man pursued a maiden who didn’t classes with Donna Torres at the Fairchild respond no matter how many gifts he gave Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, her. Discouraged, he stabbed himself in the Florida, in the Miami area. heart. Where he fell, the first bleeding heart flower appeared. The group meets once a month at the home Dragonwort, on the other hand, is similar to of a member. There are no dues, no mem- tarragon and adds flavor to foods that don’t bership applications, and no bureaucracy. have much. It’s used in classic French cui- sine to make Bearnaise sauce and in some Torres who is one of the artists represented other countries to flavor a soft drink. Why in Big Bad Book of Botany contributed five dragonwort? Apparently, long ago, it was drawings. Beverly Borland, co-director used to repel dragons . . . who didn’t of Tropical Botanic Artists, provided 25. like the aroma. Now you can get Tempo anytime

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