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19 Ask Um Saif19 Ask Um Saif

18 Culture Talk18 Culture Talk

15 Trendsetter15 Trendsetter

13 Alive & Kicking13 Alive & Kicking

12 Workitude12 Workitude

11 Handy helper11 Handy helper

10 Making a difference10 Making a difference

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5 ShopCall

6 Shop Call

7 City Bites

8 My Abu Dhabi

9 People Meter

14 My Style Blueprint

17 Funny thing about life

16 On the Beaten Path

6 Shop Call6 Shop Call

5 What’s Hot in Abu Dhabi

4 Your Say

Well heeeello Abu Dhabi !

In your hand is Tempo, the snazziest, handiest little magazine you'll ever find. It is monthly, and will focus on Abu Dhabi--the city, its people and its soul. Yes, we revel in celebrating the everday, the mediocre, the run-of the-mill. As long as it relates to Abu Dhabi. We offer an odd mix of useless trivia, periodic insight, slivers of inspiration, buckets of hope, loads of drama, and oodles of community warmth. To borrow the words of a wiseman, "it is of you, for you and by you" and that really means that we want to hear from you: what you're doing, what you're thinking...

What an auspicious time for us to launch! So much happening in our wonderful city. Welcome to the film festival and Formula One, to Beyonce and Aerosmith, Timbaland and Jamiroquai, Ragheb Alama and Faris Karam and especially, to all our guests coming from near and far to share the magic with us.

Welcome to Abu Dhabi, the land of plenty.

this week

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Dear Tempo,

What's with parking out here? And can someone explain why it gets worse on week-ends? I spend at least 20 minutes in front of my work place to find a parking space. Almost all of our spaces are filled late night by the cars of other residents who come to our area because they cannot find parking in front of their own buildings. I think there should be an understanding, a protocol that we all go by, that you cannot scrounge in someone else's parking space. Find a space in your own neighborhood. Stick to your boundaries. Be creative! Ahmed .T

• Spent a really interesting evening at Souks in Port Zayed, Abu Dhabi. Ostriches and peacocks in the livestock market! Still 37C by 22h00. http://twitter.com/A3Grobler

• gosh, waiting in Abu Dhabi Airport is really boring. http://twitter.com/dimakdimas • We're in the Abu Dhabi Hilton and the food costs a for-tune... cheaper to take a taxi to the mall & eat there. http://twitter.com/ziceb

• Abu Dhabi launches encrypted sports channel http://url4.eu/JBAG http://twitter.com/DPME_dotcom

By the way you can tweet with us ontwitter.com/abudhabitempo.com. Join the conversation!

• Spent a really interesting evening at Souks in Port Zayed,

• Mmm, kebab and hummus, by candle light, watching the city scape of Abu Dhabi from the window of my new place – bliss http://twitter.com/Scarf_girl

• Arrived in Abu Dhabi Sunday night. We r already adjusted to the time change. Loving the variety of people here!!! http://twitter.com/ziceb

The internet is abuzz with vibrant discourse. Here are selected tweets about Abu Dhabi:

Dear Tempo,

I live near the Khaleej-al-Arabi Street and I see a number of stray cats and dogs roaming around my locality and also in other areas of Abu Dhabi. And there's always a bunch of kids on roads who take pleasure in mistreat-ing them. It’s really sad--it shows that kids are not growing up with the right values about kindness to animals. Stray dogs should be removed from the street and placed in proper shelters. And parents, please teach your kids kindess! Asim Ali

I hear you A.T. ! Now try convincing the rest of the five million people who make up the population. Ed

How true, Amy! Ramadan is a great way to ‘realign’ one’s soul. The real truth is to keep that feeling alive not just over a period of a month, but throughout the year. Ed

I know of people here who are doing amazing things to save stray pets. They need all of oursupport. Ed

Dear Tempo,

Just wanted to say I loved the whole Abu Dhabi Ramadan scene and am going to miss it. People are so serene and detached. Although I had a couple of run ins with shop keepers who were impatient with me, by and large, the transformation in most people was very nice--a palpable sense of calm. I wish people had this sense of spirituality all year round. Amy C

We'd love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected]

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HotWhat'sin Abu Dhabi Live on Yas Island

Live on the Corniche

Free concerts will WOW Abu DhabiBeats on the Beach will be a series of beach front concerts leading up to the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009.

US rap star Timbaland accompanied by Soul II Soul, The Wailers, as well as Lebanese artists Myriam Fares and Fares Karam, will be performing at Corniche Beach in a series of free concerts running from October 27 to 31.

Arabian entertainers like Myrian Fares and Fares Karem will get you swaying to their tunes from 7.30pm - 1am on October 27. They will be joined by Freshly Ground, a band which plays original mix of indigenous African sounds.

The evening of October 29 will feature acts by Grammy Award winning group, Soul II Soul followed by Beat Antenna and Hussein Al Jasmi. The world famous trance music group, Above and Beyond will dazzle you from 7.30pm tillmidnight.

Next, in the musical festival lineup, will be Timbaland, bringing the house down with his unique rap style on October 30. Accompanying performanc-es include Abri and Raghab Alame. The show will run from 9pm to 2am.

The closing night (October 31) will feature Jamaican reggae group, The Wailers. Arabian artists, Mohamed Hamaki and Dahab will also delight Middle Eastern fans to popular tunes from 7.30pm to 1am.

Beats on the Beach is estimated to attract more than 30,000 people each day. So get ready to dance to the music and BE THERE!

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News on the Ferrari World Concert line-up

Beyonce, Aerosmith and Jamiroquai will bring Yas Island alive with their music at the end of this month!

‘Single Ladies’ singer, Beyonce will be setting the stage on fire with all her latest songs on Thursday October 29. Next, the Brit band – Jamiroquai will deliver an electrifying performance live on Friday, October 30.

The best is saved for last for soon after the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009 has ended on Sunday (November 1), US band, Aerosmith will rock the Ferrari World Arena with their signature energetic on-stage presence. So my advice to all rock fans... don’t miss out on this one!

Tickets will be available only to those attending the grand prix. Those who have bought a three-day pass will be able to see all four acts.

Another celebrity entertainer is all set to thrill us on Saturday, October 31. However the media gurus have keep it all hush hush! So tune up your hearing music lovers, a name might be announced pretty soon!

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Source:http://.mec.sas.upenn.edu/marhabba/coffee.html


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Danke Deutschland! Welcome retail diversity! In a UAE mall world long dominated by the British, the Americans and the Spaniards, we now bid Willkommen to Germany’s own Tchibo, which has opened its doors in Khalidiya Mall. Just like Japanese 'Daiso’ has its own funky products (tiny houseware items made for midget hands and an endless array of paper handicrafts) Tchibo brings its own Germanic quirk to retailing. There are things here that you may not be able to find anywhere else (except their larger store in Dubai Outlet Mall). Check out the self massage products, the portable paper shredder, the almond toasting pan, and the handy ice crusher. And there’s a cute cotton padded draught blocker that must work miracles in long German winters and might help stem the leak of air conditioning in the UAE.

“Now I won’t have to drive to Dubai to eat at Applebee’s!” says Sara, a young student who is excited about the opening of the first Applebee’s in the capital.

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toasting pan, and the handy ice crusher. And toasting pan, and the handy ice crusher. And there’s a cute cotton padded draught there’s a cute cotton padded draught blocker that must work miracles blocker that must work miracles

Don't get carried away at shops

when you see 'great deals' and sales.

A lot of people are sucked into the hype

and often overspend, buying things

that they have a hard time returning

later on. To avoid buyer remorse, keep

a shopping list and stick to it. If

necessary keep a small amount

aside for those 'surprise'

finds.

Tempo Tip!

For those who have not been there as yet, Mazyad Mall is the spanking new mall in Musaffah, and technically the first mall in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. The mall is quite nice from the outside, and provides a whole slew of retail outlets that are very welcome for the long mall-starved ‘burbs. A

large number of the fashion stores have opened up, offering everything from sporting goods to toys,

cosmetics, jewellery, books, home furnishing and electronics. What the kids love most is

the vibrant Sparky's children's activities centre which has opened a few weeks ago. Anchoring the mall is a Lulu hypermarket which covers all the main departments. But we have also heard a few community voices lament its small

size...

Mazyad Mall, more stores opening up!

A supermarket is the busiest outlet in most malls so why

isn't Lulu in a bigger area in Mazyad Mall, especially since

it is the only hypermarket in the area at the moment?” says

Ms. Ali, a resident of Mohamed Bin Zayed City.

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If you’re a Marina Mall regular you will have noticed that FCUK has long closed (strange how those FCUK branded t-shirts never did take off in the Emirates, don't you think?) Well the store has been replaced by Ed Hardvey of Christian Audigier fame; a fancy Hollywood-hyped store with pricey designer jeans and t-shirts. How ‘pricey,’ you say? A ‘few-hundred-dees-for-a-t-shirt’ pricey. Well, OK you concur, as long as it puts you in the company of Madge, Kanye and Britney.

Italian food has massive appeal to allnationalities--yes probably even more than burgers. And if you love good quality Italian food that is not affected (and doesn't take you to the cleaners) then BriccoCafe is the place to go to.

Trouncing many fancy-schmancy Italian restaurants BriccoCafe hands down serves the better 'margherita' pizza. The crust is just right with a fragrant sauce, plump tomatoes on buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil. Bellisima! Their "putanesca" (excuse the language) penne is another perennial BC favourite, but then everything else on the menu is just as good.

BriccoCafe is not new news, you say. Yes, but their expanding home delivery is. So now you can enjoy all their goodies in the comfort of your home, while watching the Sopranos.

Mamma Mia!

Golden Crown Restaurant is located in the downtown, near the Electra and Najda Streets, behind theAl-Mariah Mall. It serves Indian, Chinese andContinental dishes in a comfortable environment, with private sections avaliable.

The service is prompt and the food tastes great. Their speciality is Indian dishes, particulary their butter chicken is delicious (make sure you order it withbutter naan). Kebabs are another dish really worth a try. The plus point is that a filling dinner for two costs about Dhs 70, including drinks and sweets -- a great deal to be sure!

Suggestion:

Their drink servings however, could be a bit bigger than they are. Apart from that, everything seemsperfect, from serving the usual starters with pickles and curd, to the mouth freshners at the end. Recommended for less formal dining.

Do you have your own restaurant pick? Fancy or simple? Share it with us and tell us what you like about it. [email protected]

Get ready for spicy!

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Mamma Mia!City bitesIt's BriccoCafe!

ABU DHABI“The grand mosque is clearly the biggest in the country though I am a bit skeptical of the claim that it's the third largest mosque in the world (after Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina).This mosque seems far smaller than the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta; Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca; and Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. But I could be wrong.

“As you enter the mosque you enter an unusual entry hall, which is covered in marble bass relief in floral patterns that are quiet uncharacteristic of a mosque structure. Unlike other dominant Islamic buildings and mosques here, the strict use of a geometric framework for all the patterns is noticeably missing.

“In my opinion, it is the restrictions imposed by the strict geometric ordering that has always made decoration in Islamic religious buildings so interesting!

“It is one of the few mosques in the country that is open to tourists of all religious orientation and one of the few instances were the state's money has been lavishly used on a ‘public’ building. I think it is surely worth a visit if you happen to be in Abu Dhabi!”

In the future, I see myself living here with my own family and my brothers working side by side with me in my shop. Who knows, if Allah graces me, maybe I will open another shop. My dream is to spend the rest of my life close to my loved ones.

In the future, I see myself living here with my own family

I miss my country and more than that, I miss my family, friends and home. The feeling of missing their company is more in times when I need to share my joys andsorrows. My father passed away a few years after I came to Abu Dhabi and I could not attend his funeral because I did not have enough money to go back. I am grateful about my life here but I miss all the time that has gone by.

My biggest dream is to provide a better living to my family so that my brothers don’t face as many hardships in their lives as I have. Being the eldest in the family, I dream to see my younger brothers begin their work lives soon.

My biggest dream is to provide a better living to my

I have been living in Abu Dhabi for almost fifteen years, so this feels like home to me. I am from a small town in India where there are not many opportunities for me to make enough money for the family. I have struggled for many years to establish my own shop and it is good to me.

Mohammad Ali, 40, is a shop owner who has been in Abu Dhabi for fifteen years. Mohammad shared a few moments of his time with Tempo. This account translated from Hindi.

Sahil Latheef, a tourist from India visits The Sheikh Zayed Mosque and speaks about his experience...

MEET.... Mohammed Ali


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MEET.... Mohammed Ali

PeopleMeter is an offbeat way to learn more about our community and its people, who come fromdifferent backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.

This month, we invite Kelly King, a MarketingExcecutive and Rizwan Perveiz, a Designer, toparticipate in PeopleMeter.

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Q. What would you do if you

were invisible for a day?

Rizwan: I will go to my country

without ticket.

Kelly: I’ll go s’ dipping!

Q. If you are lost on a distant

island, who would you like to be

with?

Rizwan: My fiancée

Kelly: My sister

Q. Share the most painful

experience of your life.

Rizwan: Oh! Forget about bad

experiences. I don’t want to

recall.

Kelly: When I fell from the

monkey bars and sprained my

arm at the age of 11.

Q. What is your annoying habit?

Rizwan: I am very quiet

sometimes.

Kelly: I keep losing my things

all the time!

Q. Share the happiest moment of

your life.

Rizwan: When I got engaged to

the girl I like.

Kelly: My graduation.

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Each of us can in his, or her, own way make a difference in our world. Sometimes this can be a simple gesture, and sometimes it is a kind word. This page is dedicated to the hero that resides in each and every one of us, and to the sharing of great news that will make our planet a better place for us all.

The spirit of volunteering:Did you know that the Health Authority

Abu Dhabi (HAAD), launched at the start of the year, a wonderful programme called 'Kindness

Heals’ that encourages members of the public tovolunteer for a programme that helps the elderly

in the emirate? The programme invites primarily young people, of all nationalities to sign up to

volunteer work at hospitals in the capital city. Activities include educating the community on health related issues and providing valuable services such as wheel-chair assistance and providing office and administrative assistance. To participate visit www.skmc.gov.ae , email [email protected] or call 02-6104505.

Green Hotels: Jinan Al Dhafrah Hotel & Resort, being built inZayed City in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi will be the first hotel in the UAE to follow Abu Dhabi’s new ‘Estidama’ standards, intended to create more sustainable communities, cities and globalenterprises. The four-star hotel will feature 84 duplex apartments and six suites, and cover 50,000 sq.m. The management says it plans to build seven to tenhotels by 2012.

Humanitarian ALERT: Government funding available!The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy has announced that substantial funding will be offered to improve UAE’s educational and social development. Licensed civil society organizations can apply for grants of up to Dh. 500,000. The closing date for applications is November 8, 2009. Send in your proposals and enquiries [email protected] or visit www.emiratesfoundation.ae

“The Health and Spiritual Benefits of Helping Others” by Allan Luks and Peggy Payne. This book states the obvious (we think): if you do good for others, good flows back to you. This,incidentally, is a strong Islamic tenet, and one that is no doubt echoed universally by other religions as well. In this book, Luks and Payne show through research, that helping others regularly produces significant health benefits to the giver, and creates the kind of ‘health buzz’ one experiences after exercise.

A great guide for those considering the noble act of volunteering. Includes advice on how to choose the right kind of activity that's right for you, how to optimize the rewards, and how to manage your time.

Making a Difference is a celebration of good people and good deeds. Please share with us your ideas, activities and community‘public-good ‘ stories. Send them to [email protected]

Save energy! Use your washing machine and dish-washer wisely. Wash with cold water whenever possible and wash and dry full loads only!

November 8, 2009. Send in your proposals and enquiries [email protected] or visit www.emiratesfoundation.ae

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[email protected] or visit www.emiratesfoundation.ae

Save energy! Use your Save energy! Use your

A group of women in Abu Dhabi have teamed up and regularly gather school supplies and other resources for distribution to families in need. They talk to the families and then deliver packages of items most needed. Sometimes these are school supplies, and other times, food staples such as milk powder, rice, sugar etc. Contact us if you would like to help and we can provide their contact details.

Food poisoning can be a serious health problem if food is poorly handled, stored or cooked. In severe cases, food poisoning can even cause death. Often, food poisoning bacteria are naturally present in food when favorable conditions are there. A single bacterium can multiply into more than two million bacteria in just seven hours! Here we share simple precautions that should be part of your daily routine:

1. Beware the Danger ZoneDanger zone is referred to the temperature range in which food bacteria can grow. The range is typicallybetween 40º F and 140º F. Always make sure your food is stored either below 40º F or above 140º F! Warm up cooked food to above 140º F before consuming.

2. CleanlinessMake sure that your hands and cutting equipment are clean and not used for raw meat when you handle cooked food. If the same hands or tools are then used to prepare ready-to-eat or cooked food, without first being properly washed, then this food can easily becomecontaminated with bacteria. Use different cutting boards for meats and vegetables. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw meat before handling anything else.

3.StorageBacteria from raw food can contaminate ready-to-eat food if they come in contact. Even in your fridge, make sure you thaw out meats in the lower rungs so dripping juices do not contminate other foods, such as fruit and read-to-eat veggies.

4. High-Risk FoodsSome foods are likely to catch bacteria faster thanothers. They include meat, poultry, dairy products,seafood, cooked rice, pasta, prepared salads and fruit salads.

5. Keep it dry Moisture helps bacteria grow. If there is no moisture, the growth can slow down or stop. This is why drying is an effective way to preserve food.

6. Keep it freshAlways check food for freshness and throw out anything that has expired. Beware of restaurant bought food; eat right away and handle left overs with care, heating to over 140º F and disposing of it quickly (most restaurant bought foods should be thrown out after a day or two). Remember the popular maxim: ‘if in doubt, throw it out.’

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H1N1 FLU AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

There has been much coverage in the news about the H1N1 virus. The fact is there is little cause for alarm as there are precautions you can take to mitigate the spread of the flu.The symptoms of H1N1:- Cough- Throat irritation- Fever (above 38˚C)- Runny nose- Watery eyes- Headache- Aches- Diarrhea- Nausea & vomiting- Fatigue- Loss of appetite

H1N1 Precautions:

- Whenever you sneeze or cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue. Throw it in the trash can immediately after use.

- Get used to washing your hands with hot running water and soap more often in a day, and especially after sneezing or coughing. You can also use Anti-bacterial hand sanitizers as well. If not possible, avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. That’s how germs spread.

- Try to avoid being near others that might be sick.

- If you have any symptoms of a mild flu, limit contact with others and stay at home.

- If those symptoms get worse, visit your nearest hospital.

For more information visit: www.moh.gov.ae

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No one can deny the advantages of teamwork in any organization. Truly effective teamwork can lead to improved productivity, better morale and great cooperation. There are certain practices to keep in mind while working in a team:

Brainstorm: Many minds can think from various angles on a particular task. Everyone in the group should contribute to ideas for streamliningefficiency and improving the workflow process.

Win-win Situation: A clear, safe and unbiased procedure for conflict resolution and complaints is integral when working in a team. This creates a mutual good will among co-workers and the employer.

Socialize: Socializing outside of workplace allows employees to view each other more as people and less as adversaries, especially when tensions are running high in the office.

An office is often referred to as a second home as it is where you spend the greatest part of your day. And so, it is essential to identify and overcome the little workplace problems that can sometimes throw a wrench in the smooth whirr of your busy day. Make it positive!

It’s a Team!

whirr of your busy day. Make it positive!

It’s a Team!

Prepare a daily to-do list and stick by it. Ideally you can put this together the day before so that you are already primed into action from the get go the follow-ing morning. Take pleasure in ticking off tasks done on time and reward yourself with rejuvenating breaks before you get into your next work activity.

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If you sit all day at a desk, don't sit with your legs straight out in front of you. This puts too much pressure on the lower spine and will cause a back ache. Don't cross your legs. This too causes strain on the lower spine. Change your sitting position about every fifteen minutes. Rotate your head in a circular motion to relieve neck strain.

Make sure you have an ergonomically designed chair. The right kind of chair is critical in the health of your spine. If your company does not provide it, it may be worth it for you to invest in one yourself. Talk to your HR department, you may actually find them quite amenable to this.

Check your postureHow you sit at work is vitally important for spine health * Part of a 12 issue series

An office is often referred to as a second home as it is where you spend the greatest part of your day. And so, it is essential to identify and overcome the little workplace problems that can sometimes throw a wrench in the smooth whirr of your busy day.whirr of your busy day.

Prepare a daily to-do list and stick by it. Ideally you can put this together the day before so that you are already primed into action from the get go the follow-ing morning. Take pleasure in ticking off tasks done

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So get off the couch and move about!

Calorie Burning Counter

Don't have time to exercise?How about changing your daily routine, even just a little...?

Start thinking of using daily home chores to stay fit.

Don't underestimate the calorie burning effects of sweeping the porch, doing some gardening (if you have a garden), vacuuming, wiping the counter tops, mopping the floor, dusting the curtains, and polishing the furniture.

Change your mindset and your lifestyle...perhaps sharing the workload with your housemaid?

And try to take the same mindset to work as well...

• Take the stairs whenever you can.

• Take advantage of lunch breaks to move away from your work station. Perhaps making it a 'healthy break' by going for a brisk walk around the block and maybe picking up some water or green tea along the way.

• Park your car a distance away so you get a brisk walk to and from your office

Many of us are couch potatoes who eternally procrastinate about exercising. We make ambitious resolutions from time to time; we often start, we usually falter and then we just quit. And more often than not we try to rationalise, making endless excuses that we just don’t have the time. The most typical excuse is that of not having enough time, or difficult access to a gym. But in reality physical movement should be a way of life.

The big problem in the UAE is that most of us have house help and are doubly lazy—we do nothing in the way of exercise, and do minimal housework—and that goes for stay at home mothers as well.

Mix a few drops of lemon juice with one table spoon of milk. Add a few drops of rose water and apply on your face. Wash after ten minutes and you will have a revived, soft and glowing skin in a few days!

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You can calculate how many calories you are burning in your everyday activities using various online tools. A good one we recommend is at http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate.


Many of us are couch potatoes who

Don't have time to exercise?How about changing your daily routine, even just a little...?

Let'sget moving!

Tempo October 2009

My Style My Style

My Most Valued Fashion Possession:Armani Exchange Leather Jacket

The One Thing I Regret Buying:Things I bought without trying at the store

The One Thing I Dream of Buying:Designer Leather Bag

My Style Inspiration:James Dean

Scarf:StradivariusDh: 60

Top: Stradivarius Dh: 30

Dress: Le Chateau Dh: 330

Shoes: Pull n’ BearDh: 250

Make Up: L’orealDh: 200

Earrings: Accessorize Dh: 40

Hair: Chez NicolaDh: 120

My Style Philosophy:If it looks good on the mannequin, I can definitely make it look good on me.

Tempo spots fashionable and smart dressers around the city.

What I do for a living:ExhibitionsCo-ordinator

Would you like to be featured on My Style Blueprint? If you do contact: 026673349, [email protected]

Age: 24 years

Nationality:Columbian

Name: Naamet Abbas

SPOTTING...

Great confidence, girl! A cool outfit, ideal for smart everyday office wear.

Here a brighter coloured scarf may work better to lift up the full ensemble.

OUR FASHION EXPERT SAYS:


SETTERTempo's very own Trendsetter brings you thelatest fashion in the capital.

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A mix of class and colour, in this issue we combine vintage couture

fashion with stunning accessories that give your personal style a little

something that makes it stand

out.

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By Rantan Rave Of techno-twits and blackberry brats

I don't know how you all

feel about all this mobile technology

stuff, and specifically the 'Blackberry' phenomenon.

Sure it's great that we can all keep in touch all the time

and keep up with work even when we're not at work. Yep, I love

my Blackberry. Is it pervading my life? Absolutely. But nothing (this) good in life

comes without some compromise. My spin on this is that some people can handle the Blackberry

intrusion (and thrive on it) while others can't (and don't).

The disturbing twist is its insidious inroads into our youth. My friend (quite casually) told me that her kids are home this summer and mostly 'hanging out with friends'. Interpretation: they all sit together (or 'hang'), each one with Blackberry in hand, not talking to each other-- but Blackberrying en masse (to each other) and other friends. Repeat, these are not adult professionals here; these are mostly preteens and tweens!

And what would young Blackberrites (or is it 'blackberries'?) be communicating about? That's what I wanted to know....so I asked my friend (a your typical Facebooker connected with half the world) and she told me that most of the times it is people keeping their 'statuses' alive with Facebook, Twitter etc. Many of them (she says), update their status continuously ad nauseum. Like, "I am going into my car," "have just arrived and will be entering the building," "heading for my office." My message to all these techo twits: don't update me because ... I don't care! And for those super-young high octane phoneofiles: GO GET A LIFE! (said literally, not derogatively). You first have to live it to be able to share it.

Comments? Send them to [email protected]

An irreverent look at the idiosyncrasies of language, and tips on how you can enjoy communicating in our crazy multicultural world.

Recognizing that even lazy people need a break now and then, we will through this column try to pass on bits of wisdom (some useful, some totally inane) that will help you pepper your English speech with foreign words and phrases, so you can exude the air of the 'intellectual urban sophisticate'.

Chosen phrase: “Shu hatha ! ” (pronounced “shooo hadda" with a bit more emphasis on ‘shoo’ )

Preferably spoken with a tad of derision as well, for maximum effect. Literally, this phrase translates into “what the ...!” This can be used to communicate with almost all nationalities that have lived here for a long time, and can be adapted for a wide range of situations.

This phrase shows that you are truly disappointed beyond words. Example: when a taxi driver drops you off on the opposite side of the road, say "Shu hatha!?" and he may gather you up from the sidewalk and transport you to the other side. Or, when someone cuts in front of you in a queue; "Shu hatha!" and the person may apologise profusely and facilitate your movement to the front of the line.

Send us your feedback, questions, or just simply tell us about your linguistic (mis)adventures. Send to: [email protected]

Usage notes: This phrase can be used by all genders. Disclaimer: Technically it can be used by all ages as well, but we don’t encourage your children to say this as they may end up getting beaten up. Phraseology: harsh but not vulgar.


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How would you feel and what would you say if someone came up to you in a store and talked to you thinking you were the salesperson?

“It would depend on how someone asked the question. Some people are just so uppity and have an arrogant attitude towards others with lower paying jobs. If it was someone who acted obnoxious then I’d probably answer the same way.” A. Davis, Engineer

“There’s nothing wrong with being confused for a salesperson. At the end of the day we are all salespeople, marketing a product or service. Some of us do it on a shop floor, some of us do it over the phone, while some of us do it in an office setting. I would not be offended at all, I would simply point them over to the salesperson.” Netti B. , Teacher

“The same thing happened to me one time. A man came up to me with a long list of things he was looking for, and when I explained that I was a customer just like him, we both just had a good laugh over it. So it’s not really a big deal.” Ramzi H. , Office Administrator

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FUNNYTHINGThe other day I walked into a store in Marina Mall. I wanted to get more information about the sale they were having so I asked a saleswoman nearby who seemed to be organizing the shelves. She looked at me and said "Do I look like a saleswoman to you?" She walked off in huff before I could apologize.

I remembered a similar incident that happened to me when I was a teenager and it made me think of the irony. I was shopping in a women’s store and a lady walked up to me and asked me where a certain item was. I thought she just needed help and, knowing the store quite well, I took her to where I thought the item was. She asked me if there were bigger sizes, and I told her that I didn’t know because I didn’t work there. She looked annoyed and said, "So why didn’t you just say that in the first place?"

S.Maher, Marketing Professional.

Aromatic Arabia:Explore thefragrancesThe concept of fragrance is an important part of Arabian society and is widely used in vari-ous forms. Although you may find some of the fragrances overpowering, you could acquire the appreciation of the fragrances, and begin to enjoy the subtleties in the scents that depend on the various concoctions. The fragrances vary depending on their contents and which country they are from. You can buy a simple Arabic per-fume for as little as Dh 20 for a small bottle, for up to Dh 5000 for the same size bottle of a more concentrated high end quality of ‘Dehn Al Oud’ (that is fit for a king).

Try Arabian perfume:

To burn either of 'Oud' or 'Bakhoor', you would need an 'Oud' or 'Bakhoor' burner, commonly termed as a Medkhan, coal, and some sort of tongs to handle the coals.

You can buy fairly decent 'Bakhoor' from the Arabic fragrance shops, such as those in Madinat Zayed, but good quality oud is quite pricey. Start off with bakhoor. As you burn it, walk into the smoke and let it settle into your clothing and hair.

To really lock in the scent, buy a good quality Arabic perfume (there are good inexpensive ones at Lifestyle in Centrepoint, Ajmal, Rasasi and any Nayomi shop, as well as other fragrance shops around town). Arabic perfume tends to be quite concentrated, so dab on a little bit at first and add more if you need to.

Try Arabian perfume: Try Arabian perfume:

The concept of fragrance is an important part of Arabian society and is widely used in vari-ous forms. Although you may find some of the fragrances overpowering, you could acquire the appreciation of the fragrances, and begin to enjoy the subtleties in the scents that depend on the various concoctions. The fragrances vary depending on their contents and which country they are from. You can buy a simple Arabic per-fume for as little as Dh 20 for a small bottle, for up to Dh 5000 for the same size bottle of a more concentrated high end quality of ‘Dehn Al Oud’ (that is fit for a king).

What exactly is ‘Oud’?

Bakhoor is a mixture of scents all together and usually looks like round pieces of coal about the size of a thumb. This sort of scent is used to burn in the home and perhaps you have smelt it burning in the malls. 'Dehn Al Oud' is a fragrance made out of 'Oud' steeped in concentrated perfume oils.

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Technically, ‘Oud’ is made from the fragrant resin found in the Aquilara trees. It is also referred to as Agarwood, Aloeswood and Eaglewood. It has been treasured andenjoyed for thousands of years for both beautification and for use in spiritual rituals and is recognized by some as a strong aphrodisiac. In the Middle East, Arabs and Muslim populations are huge consumers of ‘Oud,’ burning itespecially at festivals and celebrations.

Oud now comes from India, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines... and as the tree supplies dwindle, demand grows unabated, with quality Agarwood oil or ‘Dehn Al Oud’ commanding prices of up to USD $50,000 per pound!

Indeed, the demand for oud has been so great that in many parts the Agarwood trees are near extinction. But the good news is that Agarwood nurseries have sprung up in parts of India, and plan-tations are nurtured to fill demand. These plantations use organic, sustainable harvesting methods that are kinder to the environment. Another positive development is that new techniques such as CO2 extraction are being used, instead of distillation, to cut out the need for toxic solventchemicals.

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Dear Terry,

I had this same problem when my child was growing up. Since we had a two storey apartment, I made sure the stairs were gated upstairs so he couldn’t open the door and leave the house at night. I also had a carpen-ter fix a chain high up the door so my son wouldn’t slip out in the daytime either.

I found your question “is there a standard doornob height?” intriguing and I thought to ask around. I should add that this is not definitive research, but casual data gathering.

In the UAE there doesn’t seem to be a standard height—it depends on the manufacturer and whether the door is internal or external. Some external doors do seem to have low doornobs and handles.

It in the old days that there was a tendency to keep door handles at shoulder height (I think we can see examples of that in old black and white movies), but now doors are usually located at an adult’s waist/hip height. Internal bedroom door handles are sometimes kept even lower to enable kids to reach.

I did a quick search on the internet and got '36’' (from the floor? Or from the top of the door?); 'normally 3/4 the way up the door'; '120 cms'--which goes to prove that there may not be an 'international standard.' I would imagine that this would vary depending on the country, as the average height of a population varies from country to country and the doors are likely to be adjusted accordingly. In the UAE there seems to be variation depending on the manufacturer of the home/ the door.

Off topic, isn’t it funny in some US action movies the chairs are pulled against the doornob to stop an intruder? Those chairs must either be high or the door-nobs very low.

So back to your question Terry, I would suggest you talk to your ‘natour’ (watchman) and ask about getting someone in who can fix a chain high up so youryoungster can’t reach it (I doubt if your landlord will agree to move the handles up).

Any questions for Um Saif:[email protected]

Dear Um Saif,

“I don’t know if I’m the only person who has noticed this, but I have found most of the apartments here have low doorknob heights. I realise this is not an issue for most people, but it is a concern for families with young kids as little ones can easily open doors and lock themselves out. My biggest concern is that my four year old child sometimes wakes up disoriented in the middle of the night, and I have even caught him sleep walking a few times as well. My fear is that he may get up one night and walk right out of our house, without anyone realising this. Am I paranoid? Is there such a thing as a standard height for doorknobs and do other people share this problem?”

Terry B.


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By Samantha Davis

Downsized But UpbeatHave you lost your job? Are you looking for work and growing increasingly frustrated?

Connect to someone else who is going through a similar experience as yourself so you will be able to support each other and compare notes and learning. And be a sounding board for each other.

Connect to someone else who is going through a

Don’t cocoon yourself from friends and family. On the contrary, get out and meet people. Keep yourself busy and connected to others. Volunteer if you can.

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Make a daily task list in order to maintain order in your life. Make a daily task list in order to maintain order

Break down your challenges into doable parts. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by ‘washes of emotion’ but take practical steps to survive the downturn.

Remember that most jobs come by way of word of mouth or a referral so tell people you know that you are on the lookout for work so they can keep an eye open out for you.

Do you have a comment, or a problem you want to share? Write to [email protected]

I strongly recommend reading “The Power of Now” by Ekhart Tolle to keep you focused on the moment and away from self defeatist thinking.

I strongly recommend reading “The Power of Now”

Keep your faith in the Supreme Being and don’t give up hope; believe in a higher power and in the power of goodness

Keep your faith in the Supreme Being and don’t give

Manage your finances well. This may be a good time to have a qualified financial advisor look at your finances and advise ways to keep yourself afloat financially. The fees you will pay an advisor will almost always pay itself back in savings and wise decisions.

Keep your chin up and try to stay positive (however hard that may be). Recognise that there are many around you who share your plight.

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Adnan Balushi got into music early 2000 after being inspired by the ‘’Lord of Dance’’ Pete Tong. His love for House music made him want to become a DJ, treading ground and rocking crowds in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Iran, Auckland, Sydney and London. Adnan now travels and networks with clubs around the world. He was one among the semi-finalists in the Palme DJ Competition in early 2009. He battled it out with 40 world class DJs and grabbed hearts with his energetic, confident style.

Tempo caught up with Adnan. Describe yourself:Prince of Dance. The message you try to convey: Peace, love andhappiness. How was your first performance as a DJ? My first gig was a disaster, I switched off the music 3 times, and my mixing was not perfect. On top of it a girl next to the DJ booth accidentally poured her drink in the mixer and the cross fader did not work for 45 minutes. The pressure was building up and I thought the mixer might just blow up. Eventually I made it though my first gig and impressed the crowd. Your favorite artist? DeepDish. If you could meet any DJ/artist/composer who would it be and why? Swedish House Mafias. I’ll get all their unreleased productions and spread them in clubs and parties around Abu Dhabi.

The #1 piece of advice that you would offer another musician? What I learned from Danny Rampling: never give up.

If you could learn to play an instrument which one would it be and why? Digital Piano so I could start producing great

dance tunes. Where do you see yourself musically in the coming years? I would be producing music with great DJs all around the world and I will be touring great clubs everywhere.

Are you planning to release an album? I have been compiling music for the past

3 years and soon, I will be releasing my album translated in Ibiza which will include tunes from great artists such as David Guetta, Laidback luke, DJ Sharam (Deep Dish) and dizzieRascal.

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