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REGULARS NEWS ....................................... 08
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ARTS & CULTURE
OFF THE SHELF ........................ 22
THE BEST DANCE STYLES TO GET FIT
BEAUTY Q&A ............................ 28
Thank goodness there are some fun yet effective ways to exercise
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BEAUTY CASE ........................... 29
UNPLUGGED
FASHION FEATURE ................... 34
MEET SAM, PART STUDENT & PART SONGSTRESS!
RUNWAY REPORT ..................... 36 GUYS STUFF .............................. 38
She studies, she sings and she’ll sweep you off your feet
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CAMPUS TALK .......................... 57
TRAVEL
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TAKE A HIKE!
K-POP ....................................... 62
The hills are alive with the sound of a good work out!
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MOVIES ..................................... 64 WELLNESS ................................ 67
FOOD DIRECTORY FORGET BLIND DATING, TRY BLIND DINING!
What does it feel like to eat without using sight? We found out!
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The One Academy Digital Animation Students Seize Place in Asiagraph Again
Limkokwing Launches
World’s Biggest Debate With a participation list of over 200 teams from across the nation, Limkokwing University is set to launch the biggest debate ever organised for high school students. Chief Adjudicator Don Siron Pereira said this was the first time a debate of this magnitude was organised for high schools and this includes the impressive amount of prizes allotted for both participants and winners. Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul Razak commended the university for providing this opportunity to Malaysian youths to build their skills. “I welcome this initiative by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology to unearth the huge amount of talent the country possesses in its youths. All elements associated with debates build character and calibre. Given the prominence and prestige of the Limkokwing International Debating Championship I look forward to seeing more Malaysians participating, benefitting and learning from the experience.”, he said. The format used is based on the British Parliamentary Style of debate. The best team will get an all-expenses paid trip to London where they will get a chance to spend a month at the university’s London campus. The top team will also receive a cash prize of RM10,000 and full scholarships tenable at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Cyberjaya for their choice of programme. In total the prizes that include scholarships and cash amount to RM2.5 million, considered the highest a university has invested to encourage debates.
MTC and UiTM To Develop
First Span Table
(FROM LEFT) DR. ROHANA HASSAN, SENIOR LECTURER, CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY OF UITM EXPLAINING THE PROCESS OF THE BEAM TESTING; THE 12-METRE GLULAM BEAM READY FOR TESTING
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is collaborating with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to develop the country’s first span tables for glued laminated timber (glulam) produced from Malaysian timber. Span tables are developed by structural engineers to establish the maximum load a wooden beam of a specific length (a ‘span’) can support. Before a span table for a species of wood can be developed, various tests need to be conducted with different lengths, depths and width of the wood under examination. The species chosen for this pioneer work is Mengkulang (Heritiera spp). Pilot trials for the Mengkulang glulam were recently concluded at the Heavy Structure Laboratory, Civil Engineering Faculty of UiTM. The test, the first ever conducted on Mengkulang glulam, involved subjecting a 12-metre long glulam beam to increasing sheer stress pressures, up to a limit of 70 kilonewtons, in an attempt to determine the maximum load it could safely support. The Mengkulang tree is native to Southeast Asia and is plentiful in Malaysia. Wood from the Mengkulang tree is commonly used for flooring, stairs, work panels, as well as door and window frames. Tests on the Mengkulang glulam will possibly extend its applications to load-bearing structural uses. 8
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Once again, The One Academy students have won a place at the Asiagraph 2013 award, enabling them to attain worldwide prominence with their amazing animation work. Asiagraph is a leading platform to promote Asian culture, arts and science while expanding the creative industry in Asia. It is renowned as one of the most prominent digital content competition in Asia, gathering all computer graphic and animation experts from various countries including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore; all whom are invited to compete with one another while gaining wide exposure. Their submissions are also reviewed by experienced professionals; winners are recognised as the top achievers in the digital content industry. Six groups of students from The One Academy Digital Animation seized a place in Asiagraph 2013. Four teams out of the six received the Winning Works title, which are The House by Flipped Table Production, Sword of Drastan by Wayward Goblins Productions, Zzz by Team LOLE and Circus Smirkus by Project Pau Production. On the other hand, the other two teams received Runner Up title, which are Exit by Rebel Banana and Death in D Minor by Dead Pixel. Through these results, it has highlighted The One Academy’s teaching methodology of Masters Train Masters philosophy. It assures both students and lecturers that it is important to continue to hold on to their artistry and creativity so that they emerge as idea-focused talents and produce world class animation artworks.
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Excellent Progress For
University of Reading Malaysia The University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) is on track to open in 17 months in EduCity Iskandar, Vice-Chancellor Sir David Bell said on a visit to Malaysia recently. Sir David said that the RM980 million project had made excellent progress in the 12 months since the official ground-breaking ceremony last February. He said that construction of its outstanding purpose-built campus was well under way to be completed by March 2015. And he was delighted that the first Foundation in Business students had started their studies at the University’s campus at Menora Kotaraya in Johor Bahru. UoRM will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business and law; science and pharmacy; and construction management - with 2000 students eventually studying across Malaysia. EduCity is a 600-acre education hub of universities and higher education institutes, research and
development centres. It is the first initiative of its kind in Asia and is part of the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia’s ambitious plans for 70% of the population to go into tertiary education. The University of Reading is one of the UK’s top research intensive higher education institutions. It is in the top one per cent of universities in the world, according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013.
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Chinese Consul General visits Curtin Sarawak
THE RENEWED MOUS ARE EXCHANGED BETWEEN PROF IR LEE (LEFT) AND DATO’ TAN (RIGHT) WHILE UTAR COUNCIL MEMBER HEW FEN YEE LOOKS ON
UTAR and Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd
Exchange Renewed Pact
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd exchanged a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at UTAR Perak Campus. Representing UTAR was R&D and Commercialisation Vice President Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, while Infineon was represented by Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd President and Managing Director Dato’ Tan Soo Hee. Infineon is a world leader in the production of semiconductors and system solutions for automotive and industrial electronics, chip cards and security applications. The exchange marked the renewal of a pact that was first signed by both parties in 2011. Under the latest MoU, the two parties agreed to join hands to continue collaborative research and development to include, among others, mutual visits by staff members to pursue research, training and to organise and participate in seminars, conferences, workshops and publications; study visits and industrial attachment by UTAR undergraduate and post-graduate students for the purpose of enhancing students’ learning experience and R&D; and Infineon staff to undertake training or academic programmes such as PhD studies and research activities in UTAR. After the MoU exchange, Infineon Technologies presented two awards, namely, Infineon Best Electronic Engineering Student Award worth RM3,000 and Infineon Best Electronic Engineering Final Year Project Award worth RM2,000 to Choi Ngai Nam and Cheok Choon Hon respectively. Both Choi and Cheok are electronic engineering graduands from UTAR Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT). 10
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Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) received the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, His Excellency Liu Quan and his wife on a visit to its campus on Saturday. On hand to receive them were Sarawak Assistant Minister of Communications, Datuk Dr. Lee Kim Shin, who is the chairman of Curtin Sarawak’s management board; Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Ir. Yudi Samyudia; Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Ching, and several management staff of the university. In thanking Datuk Lee for his invitation to visit the campus, Mr. Liu said he was glad to be able to see the campus for himself and that Curtin Sarawak offered students from China an attractive alternative to studying in Australia, offering the same courses as Curtin in Australia at a fraction of the cost, as well as the option to transfer to other Curtin campuses at any time. He added that he was happy to note that Curtin Sarawak currently has over 70 Chinese students pursuing various courses at the campus and hoped that with greater promotion, it will be able to attract more students from China to study here in Miri, which he described as a scenic, safe and vibrant city where the people are very friendly.
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Joyous Twin Celebration for
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Student Crowned MasterChef All Stars Winner
FROM LEFT: (LEFT TO RIGHT) MOK, TAN SRI HEW, PROF CHUAH AND DR CHONG DURING THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF WOODEN TABLET; TOP RIGHT: ICS STUDENTS PERFORMING A SPRING-THEMED SONG; BOTTOM RIGHT: TAN SRI HEW INTRODUCING HIS BOOK COLLECTION TO DR CHONG (LEFT) WHILE DR LIM (THIRD FROM LEFT) AND HEW LOOK ON
It was a day of double joy for UTAR Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) when the opening ceremony of its Department of Chinese Studies’ Wooden Tablet and Classical Chinese Books Donation by Tan Sri Hew See Tong was held successively at ICS Perak Campus. Among those present at the ceremony were UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik, UTAR Planning and Development Committee advisor Tan Sri Hew See Tong, UTAR Council member Hew Fen Yee and UTAR Vice President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei. Tan Sri Hew, who donated about two hundred classical Chinese books to ICS, said, “It is not easy to maintain these books for fear that they will be ruined by moist and moths.” Sharing the history of his book collection, Tan Sri Hew revealed that most of the books were bought by his father in Hong Kong during the 1950s. Inspired by his father’s encouragement, Tan Sri Hew read countless books in his lifetime including ‘Zeng Guofan’s Family Letters’ which is also Prof Chuah’s favourite. As an appreciation for his benevolence, ICS presented to Tan Sri Hew a pair of dragon-shaped chopsticks made of pewter and gilded with 24K gold. Dragon is believed to be an auspicious sign that symbolises health, good luck, happiness and prosperity.
Sunway College Hands Out Special Pre-University Scholarships
225 students received special pre-university scholarships for studies in five pre-university programmes at Sunway recently in an award ceremony, celebrating some of the best and brightest youths from all over the country. The pre-university scholarships, amounting close to RM2 million will enable these students to pursue studies in the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT), Cambridge A-Levels, Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) and the Sunway Foundation in Arts. These special scholarships were given out based not only on students’ academic results but also through their active participation in extra-curricular activities. Sunway Education Group Senior Executive Director Ms. Elizabeth Lee, said in her speech, “Apart from your intellectual capabilities, it is important to note that we see in you the potential to move on to better and brighter achievements”. The recipients from all over Malaysia were shortlisted from a total of 1611 applications. The Pre-University Studies at Sunway College is focused on delivering university preparatory programmes to equip students with critical thinking and independent learning skills, preparing them for admissions into premier universities all over the world. Dedicated and approachable academic teams nurture and mentor students to develop and expand these skills and capabilities, resulting in students’ academic performance that often exceeds expectations. 12
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It was certainly passion that led Taylor’s University student, Arshad Zamir bin Mohd Azmi, to be crowned champion of the first MasterChef Malaysia All Stars competition. For the 22-yearold, this recognition comes thanks to his siblings’ intervention before he joined the competition the first time around. Zamir shared that while he always knew that his true passion is in cooking, he wanted to fulfil his parents’ wishes to study Engineering. Like most mainstream parents, they hoped that their son would pursue a career as an Engineer instead. After seeing Zamir impress the judges and Malaysians alike throughout the six months of production of the competition, his father became a fan and the then-teenager enrolled for the Diploma in Culinary Arts at Taylor’s University. When the producers of the show reached out to him to participate in the MasterChef Malaysia All Stars edition, he jumped at the opportunity and had the aim of being the champion. Zamir, who was a fan favourite in Season 1, surfed through the bumpy and smooth ride he had throughout the All Stars competition. For his final presentation, he prepared mushroom soup as his starter and ‘Seabass gone Wild’, a dish that consisted of pasta, asparagus puree, scallop mousse and prawns that were served with seabass for his main course. He rounded up the three-course meal with a dessert he named ‘My Final’, pandan mousse, custard and butterscotch sauce served with cake.
Helping Malaysia Meet
The One Academy Students Learn Fashion
Growing Need For Pharmacists
from a Creative Perspective
A GROUP SHOT OF THE HAPPY FASHION DESIGN STUDENTS OF THE ONE ACADEMY ESMOD KUALA LUMPUR
Australian-born but London-based Fashion Photographer and Editor, Leigh Keily flew in to give The One Academy fashion students an inspiring sharing session about fashion from a creative perspective. Leigh, who is also an educator in the UK, teaches students how to communicate their ideas through stories in photography, especially photo shoots for fashion magazines. As a co-founder of style magazine PHOENIX, he actively engages with state-of-the-art fashion projects and is also as the co-founder/editor of specialist men’s magazine JON and is in photo shoot sessions as photography director of GEIST. Basically, The One Academy students were in for a treat to be able to learn from an artistic and informative professional like Leigh himself, to grasp the tools of the trade of fashion art direction. The One Academy fashion design students also learned about shooting products, while Leigh included that it is important to create a suitable mood and lighting. He said “It doesn’t have to be a clean and perfect setting, because even an ‘accidentalart’ mood works well too to help the product stand out.” Although the sharing on photography was ‘touch base’, Leigh still emphasised on creative inspiration topics to make sure that The One Academy students are enlightened in the artistic perspective of photography and direction. It was certainly a unique learning experience for The One Academy’s aspiring fashion designers. As the speaker puts it, fashion isn’t just about developing fashion sense and style coordination, but it is also about creating stories through a creative perspective; practically a mentality that is strongly supported by The One Academy.
Chefs Do
KDU College Penang Proud! THE MOST PROMISING YOUNG CHEF AWARD WINNER, CHEF TAN ZHI HONG RECEIVING HIS CERTIFICATE FROM YB DANNY LAW (LEFT TO RIGHT) PETER CHAN, THOMAS SEE, TAN ZH, DANNY LAW DURING THE 26TH PENANG CHEF’S ANNUAL DINNER 2013 ON JANUARY 14 2014
KDU College Penang’s (KDU Penang) School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts kick-started 2014 with two prestigious awards! Its very own alumni Tan Zhi Hong was conferred the Most Promising Young Chef Award at the 26th Penang Chef’s Annual Dinner 2013. Tan, a 23-year-old graduate from KDU’s IMI Diploma in Professional Chef Training and currently a Demi Chef at a hotel in Penang, was overjoyed with his recent achievement. He said, “I feel very proud and glad to receive this award; it is definitely an acknowledgement to all the efforts I have put in all this while as a chef. I know I have made the right decision to study in KDU Penang as it has given me the fundamental knowledge and experiences to succeed in this industry. I am truly blessed to have met my mentor, Chef Darren Tan. His words of encouragement and advice have certainly helped to keep my passion alive,” he added during a tele-interview. “It is the third consecutive year that KDU Penang’s alumni have been awarded the Most Promising Young Chef by the Chefs Association of Malaysia (Penang Chapter). I am truly honoured with their achievements,” said Ms Cindy Loh, Academic Department Head for the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. At the 1st Halal Battle of the Chefs Competition organised by the Chefs Association of Malaysia (Penang Chapter) at Setia SPICE in Penang, KDU Penang’s Chef and students won a total of one Gold, eight Silver, three Bronze and two Diplomas.
PROFESSOR DR. PT THOMAS, TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY DEAN
According to newly appointed Taylor’s School of Pharmacy Dean Professor Dr. P.T. Thomas, demand for quality pharmacists will be outstripping the supply of new graduates. He believes the government’s pro-active measures to develop the local pharmaceutical industry and initiatives to improve the services in hospitals and the expansion plans of established chain pharmacies will create further need for pharmacists. Currently, Malaysia has about 11,000 pharmacists with a population of about 27 million, thus giving a pharmacistto-population ratio of 1:2500. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a pharmacist-to-population ratio of 1:2000. “At Taylor’s University, we hope to see more young Malaysians entering the profession of pharmacy. A pharmacy graduate is a very versatile person who can fit into many roles, traditional as well as nontraditional, within the healthcare domain. Pharmacy is a highly unique yet versatile discipline, in that it provides the opportunity to become not only a pharmacist, but also the ability to handle any job that is science-related.”, said Professor Dr. Thomas. Professor Dr. Thomas explained that Taylor’s School of Pharmacy’s new curriculum is designed to equip graduates with both patient-related and industry skills. The balance of subjects in the new curriculum will produce a pharmacist who is contemporary and sufficiently equipped to be able to work both in hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry. Students’ involvement in projects that benefit the society will develop empathy and a caring attitude. Additionally, exposure to pharmacy entrepreneurs will stimulate the graduates to think “out of the box” and look for new opportunities. APR 2014 | CAMPUS PLUS |
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CrossFit 5833 Grand Opening
Sponsored by Reebok CrossFit 5833 celebrated their official opening as the first CrossFit gym in the northern region of Malaysia, Penang. The occasion was shared with special guests in the CrossFit community. Mike Mogard, winner of the CrossFit Asia Regional Games 2013 or Asia’s Fittest Man as he is justly known as, the Reebok Marketing Manager; Mr Leong Moon Weng, Reebok Ambassador; Steven Goh and CrossFitters from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The half day program started with a Lion Dance, followed by a special WOD planned by Mike Mogard and ended with prize giving. There were four winners - Intermediate (Male) - Reagan Kang, Intermediate (Female) – Belle Lim, Beginner (Male) – Prudent Tan, Beginner Female - Winnie Lau. All winners and runner ups and Lucky Draw winners walked off away with Reebok CrossFit Apparels and footwear courtesy of Reebok. The day ended at Reebok’s Fit Hub concept store in Gurney Paragon where the CrossFitters enjoyed the promotion and grabbed their new Reebok CrossFit gears and ended with a group pictures taken infront of Reebok’s Fit Hub. The concept behind the Fit Hub is to offer a new way of combining your fitness lifestyle with your shopping experience. Decked out like a gym, there are fixtures that replicate gym equipment such as agility rings, music specially selected for workouts, genuine gym flooring and functioning plyometric jump boxes as seating. Customers are literally immersed in fitness as soon as they enter.
Sunway Partners MyTeksi
in Delivering Happiness Sunway Education Group’s Alumni Office recently joined hands with MyTeksi in their ‘Delivering Happiness’ donation drive. The initiative at the Sunway campus received many pre-loved toys and children’s books which were handed over to MyTeksi Marketing Executive ZimSen Yeow by Sunway Education Group Senior Executive Director Elizabeth Lee and Sunway Education Group Director of Student Services Lee Siok Ping. The items were then loaded onto Amrik Singh’s taxi. MyTeksi is a for-profit social start up with a mission to revolutionise the taxi industry and it is Malaysia’s leading mobile taxi application. MyTeksi teamed up with Science of Life Studies 24/7 (SOLS 24/7), an NGO that focuses on educating and empowering the lives of those in rural communities for this ‘Delivering Happiness’ donation drive. All donations received and collected by MyTeksi was handed over to SOLS 24/7 to be distributed to children in underserved communities. The donation drive, which ran from 28th December last year to 19th January this year, required donors to use the MyTeksi application to book a taxi to collect the items. Taxi fares for the collection were borne by MyTeksi. 14
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New Outlet Celebrated with
Babes, Blokes and Burgers Smashies Burger marked the opening of its second outlet in Cheras Sentral by celebrating the single life. 25 participants were exclusively invited to forge new friendships over Smashies Burgers on the eve of Valentine’s Day. Dispelling the ‘lonely’ label, Smashies hosted a fun and friendly night for singles, following a unique Chinese belief that ‘1314’ represents an eternity and is often related to love. As part of the activities for the evening, a ‘lock and key’ game was held in which each female participant was given a ‘lock’ while each male participant was handed a ‘key’. Participants were required to find their match by ‘unlocking’ the corresponding locks after mixing and mingling with each other. At the end of a fun night, participants were treated to exciting prizes from Smashies Burger. Two grand prize winners walked away with the entitlement to one free burger each for a week over a period of one year. Four second prize winners each won the entitlement to one free burger every two weeks for a period of one year while the remaining participants walked away with monthly vouchers which are redeemable over a period of a year as well. Founder Will Soh launched the first Smashies outlet in 2013 in Setapak following a fruitful career in the financial industry which saw him traveling around the world. He realised there was nothing better than sharing a wholesome, juicy, mouth-watering burger with friends. The singles night truly encompassed all of these things for the 2014 store launch in Cheras Sentral. The event was jointly organized by Smashies Burger and Lunch Actually, Asia’s Premier Lunch Dating Company founded by entrepreneur Violet Lim, who was also present at the event.
SPOTLIGHT
Experience a New Sweet Scent-sation with Herbal Essences! From the sanctuary of your bathroom, Herbal Essences transports you on an exhilarating sensorial journey with its refreshing blend of aromas, with naturally-derived fragrance highlight notes of roses and sparkling citrus in its two variants. Formulated in Japan, this new series focuses on providing a touch of smoothness to moisturised hair. Herbal Essences’ new Smooth and Moisture range delivers two fundamental qualities that every woman looks for when using shampoos and conditioners; the aroma and texture of the hair upon washing. To deliver this new shower scent-sation, Herbal Essences’ Japan series introduces the Touchable Smooth haircare variant which leaves hair silky smooth and with a sweet yet subtle smell of rose and camellia. Its Touchable Moisture variant repairs weak and damaged hair by sealing each strand with moisturising agents while its soft and creamy fragrance with hints of peach and Osmanthus flower lasts all day, keeping hair fresh and enviable. The new Herbal Essences Japan Series is available at all leading Malaysia supermarkets and pharmacies from April onwards and the hair care range will complement the existing line-up of products from Herbal Essences.
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Watsons Calls Malaysians To Get Fit To Get Healthy
Keeping Cool With
Levi’s
Levi’s has launched COOLMAX, an innovative denim collection specifically constructed to combat sweltering hot weather. With COOLMAX, everyone, everywhere has the opportunity to wear denim and non-denim styles year-round, regardless of the temperature. Engineered for comfort and woven with COOLMAX fibres that create a cooling effect, these looks help adjust the body’s temperature to maintain temperature balance and comfort amidst the summer heat. COOLMAX enables proper body ventilation and ensures motion at the same time. Therefore it’s perfect for seasonal weather changes. Levi’s cutting-edge COOLMAX jeans will change your mind about the misperception that denim is too hot and heavy to wear during the warmer months. The added style benefit, Levi’s COOLMAX looks as great as it feels. The Spring ’14 collection offers smartly rendered classic, sophisticated styles like the 511 Slim, but in fresh washes that are perfectly on trend for the season. The collection will be available at selected Levi’s retail stores nationwide from April onwards. For more information, visit www.levi.com.my or Levi’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/#!/Levis.
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Breaking the malaise, in large part due to our current hectic and sedentary lifestyles. Watsons Malaysia initiated its major fitness campaign entitled ‘Move Your Body’, to promote active lifestyles among Malaysians. The campaign has been planned as part of the countdown towards this year’s World Health Day. To kick-start the campaign, Watsons Malaysia is working in partnership with hitz.FM and Celebrity Fitness to raise awareness through a flash mob to intrigue the public on the ‘Move Your Body’ campaign. During the launch a special Move Your Body dance music video was showcased to inspire Malaysians to create their own dance videos for the contest. Prominent hitz.FM radio jockeys including Ean and Jinnyboy, renowned YouTube sensations and dance extraordinaire Dennis Yin took part in making the exciting music video which will be aired in television and YouTube. As part of the campaign, individuals can create their own dance video and upload it on YouTube whilst submitting it to Watsons Malaysia’s Facebook page to stand a chance to win RM5,000 cash. Winners will also perform at the final Move Your Body event at Sunway Lagoon with the hitz.FM crew. For more information, visit visit www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia or Watsons’ official website at www.watsons.com.my.
Dove Launches Skindulgence Most women would love more time to themselves to indulge in pampering their skin and engaging in healthy activities to nurture their overall beauty and wellness. However, in a survey commissioned by Dove Body Wash* amongst 108 women aged between 18-35 years, time and money are the biggest hurdles in pampering oneself on a regular basis. Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture launched the Dove Skindulgence campaign as a solution to encourage women to indulge and pamper themselves on a daily basis in less time, with less money and all in the comfort of their own home. Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture is proven to be better than milk. The unique blend of moisturising and nourishing ingredients replenishes nutrients back into the skin while you shower. That in itself is daily pampering for your skin. NutriumMoisture technology is available in all variants - Beauty Nourishing, Gentle Exfoliating, Sensitive Skin, Fresh Touch, Energize and Revive in 1 litre bottles at RM22.90. It is also available in 200ml at RM5.90 for the Beauty Nourishing and Gentle Exfoliating variant. The body washes are available at all leading pharmacies, hypermarkets and supermarkets. * Survey: Malaysia in August 2013 by Millward Brown as commissioned by Dove Body Wash
DC Shoes Malaysia Celebrates Wu-Tang Members of media, celebrities, DJs and cap lovers came together to celebrate the inaugural launch of DC limited edition â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 20th Anniversary Collection held at The Cap City, Malaysia! The event was co-hosted by DC Shoes Malaysia and The Cap City to showcase the one and only DC X Wu-Tang limited collection pack that commemorates their revolutionary album and its influence on the brand and skate culture. Featuring quality materials and fabrications, artwork from original album cover with exclusive Wu-Tang anniversary branding, the DC X Wu-Tang collaboration pack comes with a wool blend peacot with satin lining and custom gold metal buttons, lux full grain leather high top boots with gold eyelets and a hat constructed with Performance CycleDy fabric and New Era brim. To reward the local hard-core Wu-Tang fans and cap lovers, The Cap City gave away DC X Wu-Tang tees worth RM129 for the first five customers who purchased DC caps on that day. The promotion attracted a long queue outside of The Cap City store as early as 4pm before the party officially started at 7pm. More information on DC Shoes Malaysia, Wu-Tang and The Cap City can be found on their Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/dcshoes.malaysia, www.facebook.com/TheCapCity, as well as on the DC site at www.dcshoes.com/wutang. APR 2014 | CAMPUS PLUS |
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APRIL 2014
SPOTLIGHT
Ellen Page Comes Out Gay
Harold Ramis
Passes Away At 69 Actor and director Harold Ramis, best known for the films ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Groundhog Day’, has died at age 69. He suffered from autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis, a rare disease that involves swelling of the blood vessels and died from complications of the illness surrounded by his family. The star had reportedly been quiet about his illness, which dated back to 2010. Born in Chicago to convenience store owners Ruth and Nathan, he studied at Washington University in St Louis and upon graduation, briefly worked in a psychiatric ward. He started his career as a writer by penning art stories for his local newspaper and editing Playboy magazine’s ‘party jokes’ section. Harold Ramis found fame as the bespectacled ghost hunter Egon Spengler in the Ghostbusters franchise in 1984. He was also a talented writer and director, whose credits included ‘Caddyshack’ and ‘Animal House’. Ramis won many professional honors and awards, he was the recipient of the American Comedy Award, the British Comedy Award, and the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) award for screenwriting. He most recently directed episodes of ‘The Office’. He was a brilliant, shining example for every comedy writer and his death prompted an outpouring of tributes on Twitter. “His creativity, compassion, intelligence, humour and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him,” said his family in a statement. Harold Ramis is survived by his wife, Erica Mann Ramis and children Violet Stiel, Julian and Daniel Ramis. He also has two grandchildren.
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Most likely you had no idea that Hollywood A-listers Anna Paquin, Drew Barrymore, Mike White, Megan Fox, Billie Joe Armstrong and even Snooki all identified themselves as bisexual (though Snooki does admit to preferring males). That’s probably because they didn’t have any epic coming-out speeches. But not Ellen Page, the ‘Juno’ starlet. No siree! The 26-year-old announced she is a lesbian at the 2014 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s ‘Time to Thrive’ conference. With what would soon be a ‘moment in history’ speech, she said, “I’m here today because I am gay. Because maybe I can make a difference and help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility. It’s weird because here I am, an actress, representing - at least in some sense - an industry that places crushing standards on all of us. Not just young people, but everyone. Standards of beauty, of a good life and of success. Standards that, I hate to admit, have affected me. You have ideas planted in your head, thoughts you never had before, that tell you how you have to act, how you have to dress and who you have to be. I have been trying to push back, to be authentic, to follow my heart, but it can be hard,” Ellen added. Hard but you did it! Good on you, Ellen.
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APRIL 2014
The Oscars
Was Fantastic
This year’s Oscars telecast ratings hit a 10-year high as host Ellen DeGeneres won plaudits for slick hosting of Hollywood’s biggest night – and breaking a Twitter record. The awards were seen by 43 million Americans, drawing the biggest audience of any entertainment programme since the finale of hit sitcom Friends in 2004. Of course, millions others from around the globe tuned in to watch the three-and-a-half hour show, adding to that existing statistic. Perhaps it was the influence of Ellen herself, who has always been known to rile up the crowd without having to come off as offensive. Not only was she hosting the Oscars for the second time in her career, she also ordered pizza, took a star-studded selfie and poked fun at her audience in a wellreceived performance on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. Her star-studded selfie, which included A-list celebrities Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Angelina Jolie, just to name a few, had nearly 100,000 retweets within five minutes and over 2.8 million the following morning. How’s that for breaking Twitter? Other epic moments included John Travolta squinting at the teleprompter, Idina Menzel singing the Oscar-winning Best Original Song ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen, Pharrell Williams’ dancing and ’12 Years a Slave’ emerging as the biggest winner of the night. Most fantastic Oscars ever? We think so.
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FMFA2014 Abruptly Cancelled At The 11th Hour The finale of Future Music Festival Asia 2014 (FMFA2014) was cancelled as six people, including three women, died from drug usage after suffocating at the venue. 15 others were sent to the Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and Universiti Kebangsaan Medical Centre hospitals for drug abuse treatment. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) Director Datuk Noor Rashid Ibrahim said that prior to the incident, police had detained a whopping total of 40 people including nine for possessing ecstasy, nine for ganja, while 22 other were suspecting of taking other drugs which had yet to be identified. “Those who were detained for possessing ecstasy were four foreigners and five locals; possession of ganja were two foreigners and seven locals, while the 22 others included 16 foreigners from Zimbabwe, Australia, Indonesia, India and six locals,” he said. He also said that the deceased died from taking a ‘new ecstasy drug’, having succumbed to it within 10 minutes. The drug was apparently ‘new’ in this country and possibly being tried in the ‘market’ here by the drug syndicate. In fact, preliminary investigations by the police found that the drug had been openly distributed among patrons of FMFA2014. It would’ve been the last and biggest day of Southeast Asia’s most massive music festival, but go out with a bang, it did not.
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NEWS FROM THE SPORTING ARENA
APRIL 2014
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Make Way For Zidane Junior!
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola The first time the original FIFA World Cup Trophy made an unprecedented tour was in 2006. Last year, football’s most coveted prize began its round-the-world journey with a ceremonial send-off at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is the third time that the world’s most prominent symbol of football is going on tour around the world. “The Trophy Tour is a great opportunity to create excitement before the matches start and to bring to life the ‘World’s Cup’ – the most inclusive Coca-Cola campaign ever,” Coca-Cola Brazil’s general manager for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Michel Davidovich said when he addressed reporters from 10 countries at the event. Over the next few months, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will give millions of fans around the globe the chance to get up close and personal with the authentic, solid-gold trophy presented to the FIFA World Cup-winning country every four years. The route will include the first-ever pan-Latin America tour with events in 39 countries, as well as stops in 50 countries that have never hosted the trophy. Yes, this includes Malaysia as the tour made a stop here in January too! In April, the tour will reach an estimated one million Brazilians on its final leg through the host nation’s 27 capital cities. The 92,000-mile tour will reach 89 countries in the run-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which starts on 12th June in São Paulo.
For Zinedine Zidane, talent runs in the family. We hear that his son, Enzo Fernandez has won the chance to be selected for the French Under-19 squad, a potential first step along the path of his father, who rose to international fame scoring two goals that helped win the World Cup for his country in 1998. Enzo was born in France in 1995, but moved to Spain when his father played for Real Madrid and obtained Spanish citizenship in 2006, before playing for the Spain Under-15 team in 2009. The 18-year-old, who is currently part of the youth team at Real Madrid as a midfielder, was born in France but attained Spanish citizenship in 2006 and was subsequently called up for the Spain Under-15 in 2009. However, the youngster has now decided to link up with Les Bleus’ youth setup and will take part in a training camp in Clairefontaine. That having said, Enzo a.k.a Zidane Junior still retains the option to choose between playing for France and Spain at senior level. His 41-year-old father (now assistant coach to Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti) is still widely seen as one of the world’s footballing greats and in 2004, was named Europe’s best player of the past 50 years by a UEFA poll.
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Nivea Deodorant Invisible for Black & White Men Spray
SELECTION OF NEW PRODUCTS
APRIL 2014
OXY Blemish Control Moisturizer SPF15 This is formulated specially for oily and acne-prone skin and consists of two main anti-pimple ingredients, Salicylic Acid and AC. Net. This lightweight, oil-free formulation comes with SPF 15 to protect your skin from harmful effects of UV rays. Available in one size of 45g at RM14.90.
Underarm stains are the thing of the past. This new deodorant provides triple protection against sweat, bacteria and odour without staining your clothes. It comes in a refreshing yet mild scent that leaves you fresh and dry upon application. It’s available at all leading pharmacies and stores nationwide for RM14.90.
Ipanema Gisele Bundchen This new collection puts charm and sophistication on the feet of women who want to enjoy summer in style. The collection features striking colours and gems of rare beauty that portrays glamour for an elegant touch. The models available are Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Sandal (RM79.90), Ocean Thong (RM69.90) and Ocean Slide (RM69.90).
Men’s Biore Pore Pack Black Strip Refreshing Cool It’s time to weed out those blackheads and absorb oil residue with Men’s Biore Pore Pack. It’s specially formulated for men with additional slits for a better fit and contains menthol that leaves a cool refreshing feel on the skin. It’s available in black and white, retailing at RM12.90 for 10pcs.
Limited Edition Water Lip Tinted Lipbalm Imported directly from Japan, this new tinted lipbalm is formulated with super hydrating ingredients that offer only the best for your lipcare needs. It replenishes and retains moisture as well as increasing the elasticity of the lips. Available in three colours, exclusively at Watsons at RM13.90
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GET THE COVER GIRL LOOK!
APRIL 2014
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Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Powder Eyebrow & Nose Shadow RM44.90
Glowing skin can turn heads on any red carpet or in any room. This flawless look is meant to appear simple because the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no-makeupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; look is the new natural! The power of a perfectly shaped eyebrows can make a major statement. Use this with an angled brush to create naturally defined brows. Double it to contour your nose by bringing it down the sides of your nose with the lightest shade and blend it out.
Kiss Me Heroine Make Lasting Mineral BB Cream RM49.90
Kiss Me Heroine Make Impact Eyelash RM22.90 For moist and soft skin all day long, gently apply this airy soft BB cream all over your face with your fingers. This lightweight mineral formulation is gentle to the skin and is fragrance free. Open up your eyes with a pair of au naturel falsies!
Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Perfect Liquid Eyeliner RM49.90
Kiss Me Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara N RM49.90
Create a stunningly outlined eyes by extending the black liner slightly longer than the eyes. The flat-end brush liquid eyeliner allows you to draw either a thin or thick line for that extra definition.
Create beautiful clump-free lashes that stays curled for long hours with this new fiber formula mascara.
Kiss Me Heroine Make Mineral Smooth Cover Powder N SPF 32 PA++ RM50.90
Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Creamy Cheeks RM39.90 Kiss Me SuhadaFit UV Face Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ RM32.90
To set the BB cream, take an appropriate amount onto the puff and lightly pat it over the areas that might get oily such as the T-zone and chin.
Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Pure Colour Gloss RM39.90
Cream blusher gives the most natural blushing tint. Dot a suitable amount at the centre of the cheek and gradually pat it outwards in a circular motion with your fingers. Keep your skin fresh and supple while protecting it from the sun with a sunscreen that contains moisturising essence.
Apply directly to the lips along the natural contour of the lips. Then finish it off by adding more gloss on the centre of the lips to create a fuller look.
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SEPHORA SPRING 2014 COLLECTION
by jq lee
APRIL 2014
Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip Gloss
Make Up For Ever HD Cream Blush Boscia Tsubaki Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask A deeply hydrating overnight sleeping mask that intensely moisturises and protects. It provides long-term antiageing benefits and smoother, baby soft skin. It’s formulated for normal to dry skin. Massage onto cleansed, dry face with gentle circular motions and leave on overnight. Rinse off with warm water in the morning.
Like luxe gloss and rich balm rolled into one, this gorgeous and highly metallised champagne packaging is filled with goodness such as Hyaluronic Filling Spheres vitamin E, avocado oil and shea butter to hydrate and condition lips. This sexy line-up of nudes, pinks and bronzes will make gloss averse become addicts.
More fusional than a powder, more sensorial than a cream, this blush is a keeper! Its texture-free secondskin finish brings flattering freshness and controlled shine to the apples of the cheeks, producing a stunningly real ‘barely there’ finish.
Tarte Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment Prep your eye area with this ultra-hydrating, multitasking eye cream. It visibly hydrates, firms and brightens the delicate eye area for a smooth, youthful appearance. It comes with maracuja oil that’s rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) and vitamin C for firmer, brighter and smoother skin.
Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell BioRepair Cleansing Gel Cutting-edge plant biotechnology isolates and replicates the perfect rose stem cells for maximum anti-age repair. Regenerating facial cleansing gel effectively clears skin of impurities and sweeps away dead skin cells. Rose water adds a light, delicate scent. Leaves skin feeling clean, purified, silky soft, rejuvenated, beautiful and youthful-looking.
Soap & Glory Beauty Sleep Accelerator Night & Flight Moisture Miracle A radical overnight and in-flight energy rebound cream. It’s super hydrating, rejuvenating and specially formulated with actives and nutrients that feed and plump your skin while you sleep. With elasticity and barrier repair-boosting HIGHDRATION24H and detoxifying OXYGINSENG TEXHNOLOGY, you can wake up with dewy, luminous skin.
Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush Based on their best-selling Sweetheart’s Perfect Flush Blush, they’ve developed two more no-fail colour palette blushes to take the guesswork out of creating a sweet, romantic flush. In each baked, heartshaped blush, there are three individual colour swatches. Blend them together or use individually as desired.
Fresh Soy Conditioning Eye Makeup Remover This breakthrough concentrates gently and effectively removes all traces of makeup, including waterproof makeup, while treating the lashes and moisturising the skin around the eye area. The innovative formula features soothing mallow extract and toning cornflower extract for a one-of-a-kind texture that softens and refreshes the skin without leaving behind any oily residue.
Stila Magnificent Metals Eyeliner It gives a pure rock and roll effect in a pot. Each eye liner is handmade with an innovative blackout base that allows rich shimmer to shine through, creating a multidimensional metallic finish. Use it as an eyeliner or smouldering eye shadow for sparkling result.
Marc Jacobs Magic Marc’er Precision Pen Eyeliner Percy & Reed Super Soft Shampoo
A waterproof liquid liner in a shade so intensely black, it’s BLACQUER. The calligraphy-shaped pen enhances ease of use, while giving you an expertly precise line every time.
Whether your hair is dry, damaged, coloured or just frazzled, this is for you! Nourishing Camellia Seed Oil restores moisture and protects your (now luscious) locks. Active ingredients from sugar beet put a stop to irritation while giving protection and moisturing your scalp.
Pure Heal’s Propolis 50 Volume Mist This hydrating mist comes with propolis 50%, natural plant oils and essential water to hydrate your skin and to protect the natural oil layer of your skin to hold and bind nutrients and moisture together.
Nails Inc. Gel Effect Polish
BareMinerals Ready Touch Up Veil SPF15 Created through a unique cold-pressed method, this soft touch compact diffuses the look of imperfection, fine lines and wrinkles while reducing shine for a flawless, camera-ready, soft-focus finish. It’s the perfect on-the-go companion for touch-ups throughout the day.
This nail polish gives a high-shine, super-glossy finish without the need for a UV lamp or soak off. It contains the same plumping technology as a salon gel manicure to provide a flawless, high-gloss manicure. You will be able to create an ultra-glossy, immaculate finish at home with ease.
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THE ART OF FACE WASHING
Stay Away From Hot Water When you’re showering using hot water, you tend to wash your face with the same water. Excessive hot water has the tendency to strip healthy natural oils from the skin too quickly. It is always better to wash your face with cold or lukewarm water.
Stop Obsessing Washing your face twice a day is recommended, but not more than that. Excessive cleansing may strip the good oils that keep your skin healthy and balanced, resulting in over-drying which may irritate or sting your skin. A cleanser in a pump is convenient to dispense just the right amount of product to lessen the concentration of your cleanser for a gentler wash.
Watch Out For Your Eyes It’s more sensitive around the eye area because the skin is much more delicate and thin. So be gentle when it comes to cleaning the skin around the eye area. It’s best to choose a moisturising formula that provides a gentle yet effective cleansing. 26
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Stop Rubbing Your Face It is common for most of us to quickly wipe our face with a towel, especially when we’re in a rush. Doing this can be rather harsh for your face. It’s best to use a gentle, clean cloth and pat your skin to dry. This will allow fine mist of water to remain on the skin so that it will seal in the moisture when you apply a moisturiser.
Ingredients Matter Looking for the perfect cleanser is all about what’s in the product. EVERSOFT Whitening and Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a gentle and soapfree formula that is made of 100% mulberry extract, a powerful antioxidant ingredient which is rich in Vitamin C and Amino Acid that work effectively to boost, revitalise and protect the skin’s natural fairness. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid, an excellent hydrating ingredient to effectively lock the moisture in your skin.
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TIPS ON PREVENTING HAIR LOSS
by jq lee
For more info: <Website: himalayamsia.blogspot.com> <Facebook: www.facebook.com/HimalayaHealthcareMalaysia>
APRIL 2014
How to Stop
Hair Fall?
It’s absolutely distressing when you start losing hair due to reasons like stress, pollution, poor diet, hormonal imbalance or other health problems.
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ost people think of preventing hair loss only after they have lost a lot of hair, but if they start while the head is full of hair, it works out a lot easier emotionally and financially. Preventing is simpler than treating hair loss and the answer lies in sensible hair care. So, here are a few things you can do to prevent your hair from falling.
Try Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Cream. This unique leave-on treatment contains Eclipta and Licorice. It reduces hair loss and stimulates hair growth. The extracts of Chickpea and Amla are rich sources of natural proteins and vitamins to nourish hair from the roots.
Follow a Healthy Lifestyle Hair, like your skin and nails, is often a barometer of general health. If you are healthy, your hair will probably look good. So, eat your fruits and vegetables, especially those filled with vitamin B, iron, calcium and zinc, for they have been linked to healthy hair. Always consume a protein-rich diet and drink adequate water.
Keep It Clean Dirty hair is more likely to get infected and more likely to fall. For oily and normal scalp, you may wash your hair daily, but for dry scalp, wash only once every two to three days, depending on your scalp condition. Buy good quality shampoo and hair products, this is cheaper in the long run than treating hair that is already damaged. When you shampoo your hair, concentrate on the scalp and hair roots. When applying a conditioner, hair lotion or hair cream, it’s better to concentrate on the ends of your hair.
DIY Remedies • Natural juices — Rub scalp with garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice. Leave it on overnight and wash it thoroughly in the morning to reduce hair loss. • Antioxidants — Apply warm green tea (two bags brewed in one cup of water) mixture on your scalp and leave it on for an hour and then rinse. Green tea contains antioxidants which can boost hair growth. • Practise Meditation — Relaxing can help in reducing stress and restore hormonal balance. • Get a Head Massage — Massaging your scalp for a few minutes daily will help stimulate circulation. Good scalp circulation keeps hair follicles active. Circulation can be improved when massaged with a few drops of warm scalp oil till it’s absorbed into the scalp. Leave it on for a while before washing.
Try Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Hair Oil Try Himalaya’s Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo. It’s a breakthrough 2-in-1 formula that provides root nourishment and strengthens weak hair follicles. It conditions and improves hair texture to reduce hair fall. It’s free from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).
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It’s enriched with the goodness of Thistles and Indian Gooseberry that strengthen root shafts. Fenugreek is rich in lecithin and proteins that nourish the hair roots. Neem and Bael work simultaneously to prevent scamp infections and keep hair healthy.
UNHEALTHY PRACTICES Using styles that pull the hair tight, such as braids or pony tails, may cause hair to come out of its roots. You hair might permanently stop growing from the areas it’s pulled from most. Combing your hair or rough towelling when it’s wet will cause some hair strands to come off or stretch and break others. Any chemical treatments (even so-called herbal ones) designed to drastically change the way your hair looks. Excessive usage of curling wand, curling iron and hair straightener on wet hair. It damages the hair and causes it to dry up and break off. Blow-drying will dry out the scalp and damage hair follicles. Allow hair to air dry partly or change the heat setting on your blower to the lowest.
SELECTED RANGE OF BEAUTY PRODUCTS
APRIL 2014
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KENZO FLOWER IN THE AIR
Kenzo dreams of absolute freedom for its emblematic flower. The poppy rises up and blossoms the sky with a new fragrance. This EDP is an exceptional creation made for dreamy, modern women who adore fresh and ultra-feminine scent. It comes in three sizes, 30ml for RM205, 50ml for RM286 and 100ml for RM392.
L’OREAL PARIS SUPERLINER BLACKBUSTER
It’s smooth, striking, intense and long lasting. It’s the extreme liner that lets you make a bold statement with your eyes. Make it dramatic with this must-have to create the most daring looks ever. Get it nationwide at a recommended retail price of RM39.90.
JAPAN GALS VC + NANO C MASK
This anti-aging formula contains vitamin C derivatives (antioxidant) and hydrolysed collagen (moisturising ingredient) to keep the skin moisturised and drives deeply into the skin for wrinkle treatment and nourishment. This 100% Japan organic cotton mask retails at RM65.00 for 30 pieces.
SYOSS STYLING BOUNCY CURL BOUNCY WHIP Voluminous long-lasting curls with a perfect bounce is just a pump away. Now, you can have that big curly, soft hair you’ve always wanted. Walk into the room with pride when the limelight is all yours only at RM18.90 for 150ml.
SAKURA WHITE PINKISH RADIANCE MOISTURISING CREAM SPF21 PA+++
Dermatologically tested and suitable even for sensitive skin, this moisturising cream is enriched with Sakura Extract, vitamin B3 and vitamin CG to nourish skin deeply, lighten skin tone and dark spots, refine skin texture, and smoothen pores. It’s available at a recommended retail CAMPUS PLUS | 29 price of RM24.90 for 50ml.
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CLINICALLY PROVEN ACNE MANAGEMENT
APRIL 2014
Website: www.PapulexAsia.com
Acne affects more than just your skin. It affects your selfesteem, self-confidence and your physical appearance.
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he psychological and social impacts of acne can be huge because it affects adolescents at an age where they’re developing their personalities. During this phase, peer acceptance is very important to teenagers. It’s said that physical appearance and attractiveness is highly linked to peer status.
Acne sufferers often face the following issues: Self-esteem and body image Social withdrawal Reduced self-confidence Embarrassment Feelings of depression and anger Frustration But acne sufferers can now heave a sigh of relief as there’re many treatments available. However, one needs to understand the root causes of acne. Acne is a common condition which mostly affects areas in the skin with the densest
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population of sebaceous follicles, which include face, upper part of the chest and the back. It occurs most commonly in adolescence or during periods of hormonal change, and it tends to disappear over time. Acne is caused by the following: Inflammation of affected area P.acnes bacteria proliferation that could lead to inflammation Excessive sebum production that causes unnatural shine, irritation and inflammation. Hyperkeratinization that could block pores, resulting in comedones. To most victims, acne is a long-term problem. Hence, choosing a treatment that is tolerable for long-term usage that targets the root cause of acne is important. That is why PAPULEX, a clinically proven product from
France is specially formulated to address multiple causes of acne while being tolerable for long-term use without skin irritation and other side effects. PAPULEX empowers you to Love Your Skin again because it’s a dermocosmetic that effectively deals with multiple causes of acne, including inflammation, and it’s a simple addition to your daily skin-care regimen. It’s clinically proven to reduce breakouts, pimples and improves your skin’s appearance in just six weeks. 99% of people who tried PAPULEX saw real improvement in only 6 weeks* and 85% of dermatologists found PAPULEX to be effective in reducing a patient’s acne. For more information, visit www.papulexasia.com. * In reference to Aulisa L et al. Evaluation Study on the Activity and Tolerability of PAPULEX OilFree Cream.
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by jq lee
HOTTEST SPRING FASHION TREND
APRIL 2014
Tea-length or midi is so in trend right n o w. B e i t s k i rt s o r d r e s s e s , a n y t h i n g t h at h i t s m i d - c a l f i n l e n g t h , w e ’ l l l o v e i t. I t ’s s o feminine and easy to wear, a perfect outfit for day and night!
Beige Dress - AX Paris Structured Sleeves Bodycon Dress in Beige RM99
Red Skirt with Black StripesRare London Ribbed Skirt in Red RM79
A l t e r n a t i v e l y, Red Midi SkirtMidi Skirt with Belt in Red R M 11 9 32
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Embroidered dress Embroidered PU Dress RM179
Pair it with this, Bomber Jacket Coco’s Fortune Quilted PU Pearl Bomber Jacket RM179
Discount Code For You! 10% off storewide at www.pinknproper.com from New In to Sale with code “CAMPUS10”, valid until 30/4/14.
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HOW TO WEAR MIDI THE RIGHT WAY
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by jq lee
APRIL 2014
The
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nfortunately, these trendy skirts are not the easiest things to wear. The problem lies with the length of the skirt, ending anywhere from just below the knee to a few inches above the ankle. It’s tricky because the hemline tends to hit at the widest part of your leg and make your legs look short. Luckily, we have some tips to help you master the midi.
SHAPE AND LENGTH
Take your height and body shape into consideration. Your tealength skirt should either hit just below the knee or just below the widest part of your calf. If a skirt hits at the thicker part of your legs, it will make you look stalky. If you’re petite, it’s important to pick a shorter length to elongate your figure. In terms of volume, choose a skirt that sits on your waist and skims over your hips for curvy girls while boyish figure can go for a straighter shape or a fish tail style.
BALANCING IT
If you wear a bold colour midi, temper it with a neutral blouse. As for pleated or fuller options, keep the top simple. A tea-length skirt is also great to wear with a cropped top in an elegant way. A slight show of skin will help balance out the coverage of the skirt.
FOOTWEAR
It’s advisable to pair this style with heeled shoes in order to lengthen the legs but heels are by no means compulsory – if the skirt is at a flattering length. If you opt for heels, choose one that shows off the top of your foot and ankle, like a simple ankle-strap sandal or classic pump. Same rule for flats. With very little leg on show, it’s important to keep your shoes minimal and elegant. As for colours, flesh-coloured shoes pair best as they give an illusion of longer legs.
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TUCK IT IN
Tucking your top into the skirt will create an extra long leg line (from your natural waist to your toes). This makes the smaller section of exposed leg less prominent.
KEEP YOUR LEGS OUT
Hot or cold, never pair it with tights. This look warrants bare legs and a flash of tights will instantly transform your midi skirt from fashionable to frumpy.
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runwayreport compiled by jq lee
THE LATEST LOOK IN HAUTE COUTURE
APRIL 2014
ORIENTAL COUTURE
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The ravishing runway is embracing the stylish examples of fashion’s latest Eastern obsession. Asia’s rich culture and history have contributed to countless style inspirations that are taking the fashion industry by storm. Opalescent fabrics, traditional oriental motifs and kimono detailings add a dash of mystery and glamour on the runway.
The blazer is an essential part of the male wardrobe. Descended from greatness, it’s a versatile piece of clothing that all too often gets relegated to the back of the closet as ‘too dressy’. Whether you choose to pair it off with a suit or wear it with your casual jeans, you can’t go wrong with pair of fitted blazers.
BLAZE IN
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FITNESS BEGINS AT HOME
APRIL 2014
10KG CAST IRON WEIGHT SET > RM129.90
JUMP ROPE > RM23.90
SPRING GRIP 4.5MM > RM12.90
DELUXE SIT UP BAR > RM39.90
DELUXE DOOR CHIN-UP BAR > RM56.90
All items are available at Kettler Sports & Fitness (Alpha Angle, One Utama, Aeon Tebrau City) and Vito (The Gardens Mall, Paradigm Mall, Gurney Plaza). For more info, visit www.fitnessequipment.com.my
DOUBLE WHEEL EXERCISE > RM39.90
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THE BIGGEST MISTAKES YOU MAKING DURING EXERCISE
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orking Out Longer, at a Moderate Pace
It’s all about maximising your time! Instead of working out for an hour at an easy-tomoderate intensity level, step it up a notch. Challenge yourself to 30 minutes of non-stop intense exercise. In between, you can take 15-30 seconds breaks, but move quickly from one workout to the next. Give it 100% for 30 minutes instead of 75% for an hour. Just browse through YouTube for some short, highintensity workout ideas.
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rane Your Neck to Watch TV (Or Your Feet)
Anything that throws off your posture, whether it’s hunching over to look at your feet or leaning to the left for a better view of the TV, is generally a bad idea. Your neck is pulled to the side or dropped forward and one part of the musculature gets stretched while another gets tightened. The longer you’re in that position, the higher your risk of injury becomes. You’re also likely to offset your balance because your body follows suit.
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ydrating with Sports Drinks
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Sports drinks may give you a boost but they are full of sugar and calories. You should stick to plain water. If you tend to feel tired during a workout, try fuelling before you begin. Eating a healthy snack 45 minutes before a workout will give you more energy.
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kipping Warm-up
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Some days you just want to hop on the treadmill and get it over with, but skipping warm-up can lead to pain and injuries. All you need is five to seven minutes for an active warm-up with a ‘joint-by-joint approach’ that includes hip circles, toe touches and more.
oing the Same Exercise Over and Over Again
When you do the same routine at every workout session, your body gets used to it and it becomes easier. Your body only uses half the energy to complete a task as your muscles become familiar to the particular exercise motion. Mix it up by changing your workouts daily to trick your body into working harder. This will also save you from boredom.
coverstory by lainey
WORLD HEALTH DAY
APRIL 2014
Do You Really Know Your
FOOD?
“Stop snacking!”, “Cut down on carbonated drinks!”, “Don’t eat out all the time!”
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ow many times have you heard the saying, “You are what you eat” or “Eat your vegetables, it’ll bring colour to your cheeks”? We’ve heard it all, many, many times. The problem is, most of us probably grew up not believing them because of the natural long-term effect of things. It’s not anyone’s fault – human beings are comfortably aloof to the things they don’t immediately see or feel. A good example would be smoking. Although the habit has been linked to heart and artery diseases, it won’t cause a cardiac arrest immediately. On top of that, all brands of cigarettes carry graphics of the damage that smoking can do to a person, but the tar doesn’t do the obvious and turn your face black. Hence, people keep doing it anyway. Irresponsible or ignorant? Let’s discuss.
Rising Health Risks The world today is facing a dilemma; although more people are living longer, they’re not necessarily healthier. US-based Intuitive Surgical Inc senior director of medical research Dr Catherine Mohr said growing income and food supply is stretching life expectancy rates but climbing alongside are higher rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. A projection by the World Health Organisation draws a clearer picture for those who are still unable to grasp the full effect of rising health risks. 42
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Here is the number of deaths caused by diseases, by 2015: Cause
Total (Aged 15 - 29) (Female)
Tuberculosis 23996 HIV/AIDS 134210 Respiratory Infections 48767 Cancer (Liver, Pancreatic, Lung) 5111 Prostate Cancer 0 Breast Cancer 3955 Leukeamia 13820 Cardiovascular Diseases 91999 Stroke 25175 Diabetes Mellitus 12075
Total (Aged 15 - 29) (Male)
Total (All Ages) (Both Sexes)
29461 887188 92527 1666646 52191 3231407 12253 2792798 1263 328982 0 561334 22283 302648 119725 17866560 31091 6699717 10919 1555609
* Source: http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.PROJNUMWORLD?lang=En
We know you’re thinking, “But it’s only a projection and nahhh it can’t happen to me” but the health risks are very, very real, plus you’re wrong, it can happen to anyone. On top of that, the numbers sit right in the relevant age bracket, i.e. yours, don’t they? Exactly.
You Are What You Eat Some diseases are hereditary so if you’re unlucky, you might’ve inherited diabetes, high blood pressure (which is linked to stroke), heart diseases or cancer simply because of your genes. However, there are always precautions to take to ensure that you’re well prepared for any health challenges in the future. These precautions (health advice) can also be taken by everyone else, of course. In fact, the earlier the better.
‘Some diseases are hereditary so if you’re unlucky, you might’ve inherited diabetes, high blood pressure (which is linked to stroke), heart diseases or cancer simply because of your genes’
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WORLD HEALTH DAY
APRIL 2014
1 Avoid Dehydrators
Your brain is 70% to 80% water. When it’s metabolically active 10 to 12 hours a day, removing metabolic waste from the brain requires optimal hydration. Super-hydrate with two cups at the beginning of the day and avoid dehydrators, e.g. processed sugary foods, high doses of caffeine and soda.
2 Cancer-Fighting Foods
Although many causes of cancer are environmental, e.g. tobacco, excessive sun exposure, chemical solvents and fumes, you still need to max out whatever protection you can get. There are so many types of food that have cancer-fighting properties and most of these are easy to add to your diet. Load up on garlic, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, walnuts, green tea and berries.
3 What Not To Eat
Meat, cheese and butter can be rich in saturated fat, which has been linked to obesity - a big cancer predictor. Processed meat tends to be high in nitrites and nitrates, preservatives that can potentially increase your risk of stomach and other cancers. Best if they are all eaten in moderation.
‘Processed meat tends to be high in nitrites and nitrates, preservatives that can potentially increase your risk of stomach and other cancers’
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‘If that’s not enough to convince you, your diet can also aggravate the symptoms of a whole range of illnesses, including autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and panic attacks’
Mood Doomers How does food influence our mood? It affects the body’s metabolism, hormones and neurotransmitters (mood chemicals that are produced in the brain), and these in turn influence our emotions, concentration and energy. If that’s not enough to convince you, your diet can also aggravate the symptoms of a whole range of illnesses, including autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Things like coffee deplete serotonin and you need as much serotonin you can get because it makes you happy. Control your intake and try not to have it first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. It’s bad because that quick delivery of caffeine to the bloodstream leads to more anxiety and stress, and is famous for the ‘caffeine crash’ after. Here are some other well-known mood doomers, a.k.a stuff that affect your mood in a bad way: • • • • •
Artificial flavourings Preservatives Processed foods High-fat foods Refined carbohydrates
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coverstory
WORLD HEALTH DAY
APRIL 2014
Fruits and vegetables and those containing essential fatty acids, e.g. sardines, tuna, salmon, pumpkin and walnuts, provide for good mental health. Put that on your grocery shopping list this week!
Creature of Habit(s) Living and eating healthy doesn’t have to be mindboggling or complicated. We’ve already touched on a healthy diet (what to eat, what to avoid). Now, let’s talk about lifestyle habits. We’ll help you ‘cover your bases’ from dropping what’s bad for you to eating right and to really living.
1 Stop Smoking, Now
It directly causes 30% of heart disease deaths, 30% of cancer deaths and a massive 80% to 90% of all lung cancers. This bad habit also astronomically raises your odds for heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure. The question shouldn’t be, “Why should I quit?” – it should be “Why shouldn’t I?”
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2 Drink Moderately
Women who regularly consume two or more drinks a day and men who regularly down three or more are at higher risk for liver damage, various cancers, high blood pressure and depression. Limit your alcohol intake and you’ll also be cutting your risk of being in a car accident.
3 Keep It At 80%
Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes after eating before your brain registers that you’re satisfied? True story. It also helps to eat slowly while waiting to feel full. You might still feel a little hungry for a few minutes but you’ll feel comfortable very shortly.
4 Make Breakfast A Ritual
Always start your day with your first meal of the day in the morning. By doing so, you’ll be giving yourself more energy for whatever you need to do later. You’ll also be setting a positive tone for the day by having made a good health decision!
5 Exercise Whenever You Can
You don’t need to spend two hours in the gym every day to get a good workout. In fact, there are very effective workouts you can do in 20 minutes or less! To make it easier, make it a habit to take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk whenever you can. Then, see what a big difference it makes.
‘You don’t need to spend two hours in the gym every day to get a good workout. To make it easier, make it a habit to take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk whenever you can’
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careerchat
by lainey
IN CELEBRATION OF ALL THAT’S FUNNY
APRIL 2014
g n i t t e G e e o l k T p a d o i M e a P P
Laugh
Having Having been been to to many many of of their their shows, shows, we we can can personally personally vouch for these guys! They’re a whacky vouch for these guys! They’re a whacky bunch bunch of of dudes dudes with with nothing nothing else else to to offer offer but but original original jokes jokes (that (that Malaysians Malaysians and and sometimes, sometimes, even even Singaporeans Singaporeans can relate to) and sometimes, a can relate to) and sometimes, a parody parody or or two. two. Introducing, our very own home-grown MACC Introducing, our very own home-grown MACC boys. boys.
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Check out the MACC at www.facebook.com/Malaysian.Association.of.Chinese.Comedians or www.douglaslim.com/p/macc.html
DOUGLAS LIM
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o, not the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission but the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians. Malaysian comedy veteran Douglas Lim heads the ‘association’, which consists of Douglas Lim himself, Kuah Jenhan and Phoon Chi Ho.
Douglas Lim, the Underground Overlord
FROM WHAT WE KNOW, MACC WAS THOUGHT UP BY DOUGLAS, WHO HAD A DREAM TO BRING LAUGHTER TO THE WORLD. WITH THAT IDEA IN MIND, HE THEN SOUGHT THE ASSISTANCE OF TWO OTHER JOKERS, KUAH JENHAN AND PHOON CHI HO
Douglas Lim’s CV is testament that he is many (successful) things, spanning from being a composer and lyricist to acting (both onscreen and stage) and hosting, and now, comedian extraordinaire. His stand-up comedy performances include, ‘Eh, Got Free Ticket Ah?’ at Actors Studio Bangsar, Comedy Club KL, Comedy Club Singapore, Lake Club Comedy Night, Harith Iskander’s Nationwide Tour, ‘The June 4th Show’ at No Black Tie and numerous corporate events. He was previously nominated for ‘Best Actor in a Comedy’ at the 1998 Asian TV Awards. From what we know, MACC was thought up by Douglas, who had a dream to bring laughter to the world. With that idea in mind, he then sought the assistance of two other jokers, Kuah Jenhan and Phoon Chi Ho.
Kuah Jenhan, Gangster Rat Acting as Police Young Kuah Jenhan has performed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Singapore. His biggest break was perhaps when he was invited to perform at The Comic’s Lounge a.k.a Australia’s biggest comedy club. These days, he’s busy delivering the best comedic curveballs to sold-out audiences across Malaysia. The audience at MACC shows remember him for his unique brand of humour and the cheeky smile that goes with his performances. Of course, they also remember him as ‘the most handsome among the three MACC comedians’ – even if he says so himself. Jenhan also never fails to deliver comedy ‘bites’ across his social media platforms, where he’s most active offstage. In his free time, he writes for Esquire magazine Malaysia, where he’s a columnist, on top of being a voiceover talent and a scriptwriter for TV, feature films and performing arts.
His jokes are mostly based off every day sharp-wit observations and rib-tickling takes on local life. He’s famously known for one thing though – although he’s naturally funny, Chi Ho’s gigs are something even the youngest member of the audience can enjoy. There’s usually no profanity, no vulgarity, no violence and of course, no nudity. Not that we’d really want to see him in the nude anyway. Just saying. Together, the MACC ‘band of brothers’ provide for hours of good fun and great laughs. Oh, don’t be surprised to see Douglas break into a parody of a popular pop song at the end of a MACC show. It’ll tickle you to no end!
Phoon Chi Ho, Police Rat Acting as Gangster
THIS PAGE | CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: DOUGLAS LIM; KUAH JENHAN; PHOON CHI HO
Phoon Chi Ho is a name that’s all too familiar to fans of Malaysian comedy shows. Other than performing regularly with the Young Comedians of Malaysia (YCOM), he’s also the driving force behind local skit troublemakers, ‘The ComeBackKings’. They say that Chi Ho is so hardworking that he’s a comedy promoter, an actor, a freelance scriptwriter and a house-husband. But, he works the hardest as a stand-up comedian.
THEY SAY THAT CHI HO IS SO HARDWORKING THAT HE’S A COMEDY PROMOTER, AN ACTOR, A FREELANCE SCRIPTWRITER AND A HOUSE-HUSBAND. BUT, HE WORKS THE HARDEST AS A STAND-UP COMEDIAN
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feature by jamie perreira
COOL IN THE 80S
APRIL 2014
CAMPUS PLUS COULD NOT COME TO AN AGREEMENT IF THE 80S WAS A DECADE THAT ROCKED OR A DECADE OF EMBARRASSMENT. THE 80S ARE SOMEHOW LOOKING VERY INNOCENT AND HAPPY FROM A DISTANCE. 50
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e agree that certain things will always be cool – Wham, DuranDuran, Madonna, Pac-Man, E.T, The Cosby Show, The Smurfs (we are still wondering why Smurfette is the only female smurf), Reebok High Tops, Walkman and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Leg Warmers Another of one of the fashion fads that didn’t make a lot of sense. People in the 80s sure had cold legs because of the miniskirts they wore or maybe they thought they looked cute. People from all over the world wore this regardless of the weather. Who on earth invented this?
However, there are some things that most of us would like to pretend we had nothing to do with. They were considered super awesome in the 80s but are just so lame today. Most of us should be slapped for associating with them!
Hairdos
Fluorescent Clothing
The Not-So-Cool MC Hammer Pants This unisex pants was considered sexy by the man who eventually fizzled out and filed for bankruptcy. Get this people - It’s not sexy and it’s not cool!! However, you will feel safe on a flight wearing MC Hammer pants. In case of an emergency, you know it becomes a parachute.
Shoulder Pads Shoulder pads may very well be the worst of 80s fashion fads. Why on earth did they want to make their shoulders look bigger?
These clothes are so bright, it will burn people’s retina. Many are guilty of owning this bright and colourful piece of clothing! Do you know it was perfectly acceptable to wear neon spandex biker shorts with just a T-Shirt for gatherings? Good Lord!!
Rubik’s Cube This one’s a little tricky. It’s a cool toy but it requires a lot of work. Go figure!
Slap Bracelets Weapon or jewellery? Or both?
80s hairstyles are definitely the worst. It was chemically treated, processed, coloured and not to mention BIG! It’s big, bold, daring and wild. The bigger the better, the more chemical, the longer its stays in one place. We certainly don’t miss all those hours spent bleaching and crimping our hair. So if you’re bored and feel like throwing an 80s theme party, just come colourful from head to toe with leg warmers, oversized tops and punk hairdos (again, think colourful and big or high).
Some interesting 80’s facts you may not know about without Google: • Ted Turner established CNN. • New plague identified as AIDS. • Personal computers (PC) introduced by IBM. • Millions watched the Royal Wedding on television (The royal wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles) • Micheal Jackson released Thriller. • Indira Ghandi, India’s Prime Minister, killed by two bodyguards. • Hole in the Ozone Layer discovered. • Huge poison gas leak in Bhopal, India. • The Chernobyl Nuclear disaster. • Space shuttle Challenger explodes. • Exxon Valdez spills millions of gallons of oil in Prince William Sound, Alaska. • Students massacred in China’s Tiananmen Square.
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arts&culture
DANCING FOR FITNESS
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APRIL 2014
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ome people express ideas with dance while others tell a story. These days, of course, we’re all used to the common form of club dance. Clubbing or not, dancing is a great way to build cardio fitness. From the most traditional styles to the more modern ones, check out the best dance styles that would help you keep fit.
Zumba
ADDING A DANCE WORKOUT TO YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE IS EFFECTIVE BECAUSE IT ENCOURAGES YOU TO USE DIFFERENT MUSCLE GROUPS AND THE CHALLENGE OF LEARNING NEW STEPS WILL KEEP YOU MOTIVATED.
Zumba dance can be practised in groups at a fitness centre or alone at home and is a great alternative to traditional fitness programmes. It originated in Colombia in the 1990s and as of late, it has become one of several dance crazes that are being used to enhance aerobic classes all over the world. The popular dance workout involves a variety of high energy movements of the arms, legs and hips. As such, it’s one of the best ways to burn calories while having a whole lot of fun. Zumba can help to tone your abs, thighs and butt and is an excellent form of cardiovascular and aerobic exercise, except you won’t actually feel like you’re exercising. But don’t just take our word for it – try it!
Ballroom Dancing The exercise benefits of ballroom dancing apply to all age groups, which is an attractive reason to take it up as a form of workout. It’s not typically seen as an exercise first and foremost, which contributes to the fun element in it. Ballroom dancing often means moving backward, especially for women. It works the back of the thighs and butt muscles differently compared with many other types of exercises and therefore, good for toning and strengthening the muscles in your calves, thighs and buttocks. On top of that, given that ballroom dancing is full of twists and turns, it’ll also help you improve your balance. Did you know that 30 minutes of ballroom dancing can help you burn anywhere between 200 and 400 calories? Try it, it’s true.
Pole Dancing
OPPOSITE PAGE | DANCE TO BURN, TONE AND HAVE FUN!
Nobody would’ve guessed that pole dancing would evolve from one of the world’s sexiest form of dancing to a form of workout. This is because with a pole, dancing has been proven to improve posture, increase flexibility and generally tone up. It utilises all muscle groups and engages them in different ways at different points in the routine. Basic pole dancing builds your cardio and helps you learn to balance and control your muscles. Advanced pole dancing requires an immense level of upper body strength. If you’re looking to improve muscle definition in your thighs, arms, butt and stomach, pole dancing is the answer, though it does some getting used to at first.
Regardless of the intensity of the moves, one thing’s for sure; your core will get the workout of a lifetime! So, get on regular sessions of pole dancing for a fitter (and perhaps sexier) lifestyle.
Swing Dancing The swing dance style evolved alongside jazz music in the 1920s. Swing dancing provides an effective all-over aerobic workout that raises the heart rate and leaves you breathless. Swing dancing may provide a workout for muscles that you don’t often use. It works the hamstrings, quads, calves and the muscles of the inner thigh. It also strengthens bones and builds muscles because it’s a weight-bearing exercise. Dipping and twirling also help build upper body strength. You can burn a lot of calories in swing dancing, though the calories you burn depends on your size and how you dance. The average person burns nearly 300 calories per hour swing dancing.
Salsa Dancing Salsa dance has been around for several decades, but many gyms have recently started offering salsa dance classes. Salsa dancing usually requires you to dance with a partner and features a series of hip movements, twirls and other dance moves. It also involves a lot of spontaneous movements that can work a variety of muscles in your body, including the muscles in your legs, hips and even your arms. Unlike running, salsa dancing does not negatively impact your legs, but it can help you burn up to ten calories per minute. The fast-paced sequences help tone your buttocks, thighs and calves while the moves that require you to hold the position for longer, improve your strength and posture.
Hip Hop/Street Dancing Hip hop dance is a fun and effective way to burn calories and get your heart pumping. This high impact cardio workout engages the entire body and tones muscles. The high-energy dance increases your stamina and endurance as it requires you to move and change positions at an extremely fast pace. We hear that aerobic hip hop can burn up to 500 calories per hour – that can be better than spending 30 minutes on the treadmill for some people. Also, dancing on a regular basis can help you strengthen your heart muscles, improve your lung function and boost your energy level. Incorporate hip hop into your exercise routine and you’d be well on your way to reducing the risk of heart diseases. Let’s not forget that hip hop is also known to contract and expand the abdominal muscles in a series of quick but fluid movements, so say hello to sexy abs! APR 2014 | CAMPUS PLUS |
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lifehacks/diy compiled by lainey
INSTANT RELIEF RIGHT AT HOME
APRIL 2014
Quick Fixes & Home Remedies For Illnesses
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More than just a sweet idea, a lot of research supports the use of honey as a healing agent. This is because honey has natural antiseptic/ antibacterial properties and can be used to treat cuts, scrapes and burns. We recommend using medical-grade honey products for wound healing purposes, such as New Zealand Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) honey and Australian Leptospermum honey, also known as Medihoney. Apply generously and cover with a non-adherent dressing; change once or twice a day.
Let’s face it – living in these conditions e.g. heat, humidity, pollution can only do bad things to your skin. For some really unlucky people, the battle with acne is a year-long affair for their skin. However, word on the street these days is that yogurt could be the answer to your acne problems! The zinc in yogurt helps diminish acne but also has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help heal acne-stressed skin. Apply a teaspoonful of yogurt directly to your face for 15 minutes a day and repeat this two to three times a week.
COUGH Coughing happens when viruses, bacteria, dust, pollen or other substances irritate the nerve endings in the airways between the throat and lungs. While chronic coughs can be a sign of a serious illness, most people consider the common cough to be more of an annoyance than a health issue. The good news is, when you have a cough, chocolate might be just what the doctor ordered. This is because chocolate contains theobromine, which acts very effectively as a cough suppressant. An exact amount of chocolate consumption for cough has yet to be determined, but two ounces of dark chocolate for adults may help!
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TES I B G U B HEADACHES Nobody likes headaches especially when you’re trying to rush an assignment or worse, when you finally have time off and decide to relax. Believe it or not, ginger may work against headaches. What’s more, ginger helps suppress the nausea that often accompanies really, really bad headaches. Create a homemade tea by gently simmering three quarter-sized slices of gingerroot in two cups of water, covered, for 30 minutes. You could also brew a cup of chamomile tea using one chamomile tea bag to a cup of just-boiled water. Allow to steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey if you want and sip away.
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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI) UTIs are common, especially in females. Drinking 100% pure cranberry juice has been known to relieve and prevent recurrence of UTIs. Alternatively, you can also dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water and drink all at once. This can be repeated 10 hours later if needed but only if you’re still in severe pain. To flush out the infection, increase your fluid intake both during a UTI and after. The good news is, drinking lots of fluids can also keep you hydrated at the same time!
COLD/FLU We all hate how cold/flu symptoms have the ability to make us so miserable! Hence, home remedies like these are necessary to help us feel better instantaneously such as taking a warm shower. By that, we mean getting in a warm shower with the bathroom door closed so that it works like a sauna. It helps open airways and moisten and thin the mucus in the sinuses to make breathing easier. To relief a sore or scratchy throat, gargle with warm salt water. Try half a teaspoon of salt dissolved in eight ounces of warm water four times daily.
Remember, we’re no experts and home remedies aren’t exactly cures. They only provide quick relief but if symptoms persist, you’ll need to make that trip to the doctor’s after all.
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YOUR VIEW ON CURRENT ISSUES
APRIL 2014
campustalk
Got Pranked? The idea of pranking is funny but is it still hilarious when you’re the victim? Let’s hear from these students on the worst pranks that they have ever experienced.
When I was 17, my best friend called me and said that she was pregnant. I was surprised because she spent most of her time with me - how could she even get pregnant? So I rushed over to her place and tried to comfort her but she broke into laughter.
I was told that my guy friend got into an accident and was in a coma. My girlfriend and I were so worried, we drove all the way to Seremban at 12am but we found out that it was actually just a minor injury. We were so angry at him! He apologised immediately.
AIGERIM KUSHALIYEVA
VENDY SIM WEN LI (21)
(20)
TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY AMERICAN DEGREE PROGRAM
NILAI UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
It was my birthday and when I came back from dinner, my car was lost. I panicked and searched around the campus, only to find all my tyres sitting on top of my car with my boot and bonnet open. My friends are a crazy bunch of people.
All my friends pretended to ignore me on my birthday, I felt so left out! After a while, the cake came in. It was a surprise with a prank in the beginning.
JASON AOW
SHERINA JARIN LAWRENCE
(19)
NILAI UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
(19)
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OUT & ABOUT TOWN
APRIL 2014
TUE - SUN / APR 15 - 27 JERSEY BOYS
to be staged in April at the Penang Botanic Gardens Quarry Park. Fans of the first PWMF can expect the same authentic musical experience or better as the festival will feature a mix of well-known international and local musicians, performing a fusion of traditional and contemporary music. The beautiful landscape of the Quarry Park will provide a nature-themed backdrop for the open-air festival, which will start from 2pm with art and music workshops, followed by the main programme 6pm onwards. There will also be a festival bazaar on site, offering a wide selection of food and beverages, souvenir items, handicrafts and the performers’ CDs, especially for festival-goers. The Penang World Music Festival is truly an event not to be missed. TIME: 6pm onwards VENUE: Penang Botanic Gardens TICKETING: RM83 (One-day pass), RM143 (Two-day pass)
Kuala Lumpur will welcome one of the most successful multi-award winning musicals in the history of Broadway productions, Jersey Boys, when this musical phenomenon rocks its way into Istana Budaya Auditorium. Seen by over 18 million people worldwide, Malaysians as well as musical enthusiasts in the region must experience the electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. Winner of 54 major awards including the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and winner of the Best Musical Tony Award on Broadway, Jersey Boys is not a tribute band but a fullscale Broadway musical that takes audiences behind the music to tell the story of the group through each of the four members’ perspectives. TIME: 3pm (Matinee) & 8pm (Night) VENUE: Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur TICKETING: Visit www.ticketcharge.com.my/en/ component/k2/jersey-boys for more information
SAT / APR 26 MYSTERIOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Emerging from the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene in Malaysia, the Mysterious Music Festival forms a higher platform for the EDM industry. It’s exceptional with the first 3D outdoor event experience that will take place at the Subang SkyPark Regional Aviation Centre. This is your chance to be part of a significant event that you won’t want to miss. It showcases some of the top DJs around such as Nari & Milani, Jacob van Hage, Tony Romera, Bobina and other leading names (soon to be announced). TIME: 4pm onwards VENUE: Skypark Regional Aviation Center, Subang TICKETING: RM158
SAT / APR 19 EASON’S LIFE IN PENANG
SAT - SUN / APR 12 - 13 PENANG WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014
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Eason Chan is on the threshold of major stardom in Hong Kong and undoubtedly one of the most dominant male singers in the post - 1997 era of Hong Kong music industry. Praised by TIME magazine as a forerunner of the next generation of Cantopop and considered as Hong Kong’s third “god of song” after Sam Hui and Jacky Cheung, the star was crowned “King of Asian Pop” by Time Out Hong Kong in 2012. He is also the first Asian singer to perform on the stage of the worldrenowned London’s O2 Arena. Eason’s Life in Penang will be Eason’s first ever concert performance in Penang and out of Kuala Lumpur. TIME: 8pm onwards VENUE: Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) TICKETING: RM488, RM388, RM288, RM188, RM98
WED / APR 30 ASKING ALEXANDRIA
Asking Alexandria is an English metalcore band from York, North Yorkshire. It was founded in 2008 in UK after Ben Bruce contacted his old companions upon returning from Dubai. The current line-up consists of Ben Bruce (lead guitar), Danny Worsnop (vocals), Cameron Liddell (rhythm guitar), Sam Bettley (bass guitar) and James Cassells (drums). Asking Alexandria is poised for worldwide domination after releasing its much-anticipated new full-length album, a main stage Download Festival performance in the UK, an Active Rock Radio smash hit for “The Death of Me” and Alternative Press and Guitar World cover features. TIME: 8:30 onwards VENUE: KL Live TICKETING: RM225 (Rock Zone), RM125 (Chill Out Zone), RM95 (Regular)
For more information, visit KDU University College’s PARTS at kduparts.weebly.com or www.facebook.com/kduparts
PART ONE OF KDU PARTS
APRIL 2014
unplugged compiled by lainey
KDU University College’s Performing Arts Club or PARTS for short is a club where young talented college students gather to further improve their talents.
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he club consists of three divisions; singing, dancing and cheerleading. As a club, they think of themselves as a family, where nobody is really superior to anybody. At the beginning of every semester, PARTS holds auditions for all divisions in search of talents. What they have to offer is a place for talents to practice and a chance to shine. Of course, above all that, they offer friends who will help each other along that journey and more importantly, friendship. Two months ago, we were invited to KDU’s Carnivale Freshies’ Nite were students came together for one night of fun and laughter on campus. With activities such as games, lucky draws, opportunities to socialise and to snag some priceless Kodak moments, the ‘freshies’ were kept entertained throughout the night. Did we also mention that there were mind-blowing performances by a very talented few from none other than PARTS? Believe us when we say that we almost needed to pinch ourselves when we were told much later that the performers were KDU students! Luckily for us, we managed to speak to one third of the performers, 19-year-old Diploma in Mass Communication student, Samantha Koh. She told us that she’s known as simply Sam to family and friends but simple..her octave range is not. After all, she is the PARTS president. Having said that, it’s not as easy as just getting up on stage and singing into a mic. Sam tells us, “Actually, the song that we sang..we only decided on it the day before. We were asked to sing the day before the KDU Carnivale Freshies’ Nite so we picked One Direction’s ‘Story of My Life’ and the timing was really bad because we were busy so we had to practice without each other. We only came together a few hours before the night to practice it together. It really was a last minute idea!” When asked if she always knew that she had a talent in singing, she shyly confessed, “As a little girl, I remember singing ‘Amazing Grace’ a lot and every Chinese New Year and Christmas we’d all get together to perform for my grandfather. So, ever since I was four years old, we’d put on a show with Chinese New Year songs and Christmas songs. Just me and my cousins.” Aww, so sweet! But wait, does that mean that she doesn’t get stage fright? “The good thing is, I don’t think I’m ever alone at a performance because I always have friends supporting me. I do a ‘jumping thing’ too just to relieve my nerves. I used to not look at the audience but now..I keep my eyes on specific members of the audience in the front and then..I’d remember why I was singing and I’d feel better. To be honest, I only got over my stage fright last year,” Sam said. As for whether she has started writing her own songs or not, Sam shared, “I wrote an original song when I was 17 years old. I picked up playing the guitar but I stick to only five basic chords and with those chords I write my songs. I plan on learning more chords but..it’s a little tough because I don’t have the time. That’s okay though because I can write with the chords that I know!” CAMPUS PLUS |
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ALBUM RELEASES AND REVIEWS
APRIL 2014
REVIEWS
THE BLESSED UNREST SARA BAREILLES
It seems that for The Blessed Unrest, Sara Bareilles has discovered that she can do more than just her usual style
PURE HEROINE LORDE
After her debut EP (which was released online for free), teenage singersongwriter Ella Yelich-O’Connor a.k.a Lorde, raked up a huge and hungry
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of music as she daringly ventures into charming pop. The 12-song album is so radio-friendly that it landed a spot amid the finalists for the 2014 Grammys’ Album of the Year. We’re head over heels in love with her beautiful vocals over Manhattan, a tingle piano ballad which re-enacts a long-distance love affair. We can’t even hate the midtempo Hercules in which she pulls off a breathtaking performance while keeping her voice bubbly. Perhaps a troubling, stagnant time led her to explore new horizons as a singer-songwriter?
following of newfound fans. Ten months after, she released her first fulllength album, Pure Heroine. It wasn’t long before Royals officially became the breakout hit single off the album. Tennis Court also steadily climbed the ranks of hits with its darker, edgier pop style. Think of it as a crazy relative of Royals. The lyrics are such an interesting play with words but before you think she’s crazy, she keeps you grounded with Still Sane. A gentle reminder that despite sounding mature, she is just a teenager, an extraordinarily talented one at that.
ALL THE LITTLE LIGHTS PASSENGER
There are many singer-songwriters in this world but only a few are as unique and profound as Mike Rosenberg a.k.a Passenger. The Brighton-based musician recently released his album
DEMONSTRATION TINIE TEMPAH
Sure, we’ve heard complains about his sharp, nasal voice. For a 24-yearold who has had the chance to work with dance music royalties Swedish
All The Lights and there’s nothing unimpressive about it. All The Lights opens with Things That Stop You Dreaming, which sets the stage for a poignant look back at life experiences. Its lead single, the folk rock-ish Let Her Go will touch even the deepest crevices of a cold heart. Finally, we couldn’t stop listening to Circles – easily the most beautiful song on the album. We love how he manages to engage and makes his audience listen to his every word. As if he knows best and he has penned down all of the world’s wisdom to share with us.
House Mafia, we really shouldn’t be hatin’ on him too much. Three years after the release of Disc-Overy, Tinie is back with a brand new record, Demonstration. With silly puns and repeated punctuations of verses, he could very well be one of the only comedian-musicians in the industry. We found Trampoline, with its drums and rap mix, highly infectious. We can’t deny that the Diplo-produced track easily lodged itself into our heads, drumming away on repeat, followed by A Heart Can Save the World, which features Tinie rapping around a rock-hop battle. In fact, the entire album is catchy. Not great, but catchy enough. We give it an ‘A’ for effort.
MAY DEATH NEVER STOP YOU For more information, visit www.mychemicalromance.com
APRIL 2014
music
My Chemical Romance
Fakes Their Death It all began when the United States came under siege in 2001 during the September 11 attacks. Witnessing the planes crash into the World Trade Centre influenced Gerard Way into starting a band.
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is first song was ‘Skylines and Turnstiles’, which he wrote to express how he felt about the attacks. He would later become the lead vocalist for American rock band My Chemical Romance. After engaging his younger brother Mikey Way, Ray Toro and Matt Pelissier, they recorded their first songs, Our Lady of Sorrows and Cubicles in Pelissier’s attic. Three months after, they recorded their debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. They also offered free downloads of their music through MySpace, where they gained an initial fan base. And the rest, as they would say, is history. Nearly a year ago, the platinum-selling My Chemical Romance announced that it was simply ‘time for it to end’ after 12 years and four albums together. They said it was time to go, after effectively summarising
and emphasising a counter-culture with their goth-tinged musical style. They were bidding goodbye after spending more than a decade ridiculing pundits, attacking inequality and winning waves after waves of young fans in the
process. Well, in the past week, we learned that they weren’t quite as done as they said. My Chemical Romance recently released a great hits album entitled, May Death Never Stop You, featuring a collection of their most beloved songs such as Helena, I’m Not Okay (I Promise), Famous Last Words, The Ghost Of You and Welcome To The Black Parade, just to name a few. Let’s not forget their previously unreleased song, Fake Your Death, one of the last songs the band worked on together in the studio, three demos and a DVD featuring outtakes from their official music videos. Surprise, surprise! “The title is fitting, because as sad as it was to say goodbye to the band, we look at this collection as a celebration of our best songs, and hope their memory continues to bring joy to you as they did for us. We hope you take the journey with us into My Chemical Romance’s past, and enjoy the small taste of what might have been,” said the band in an official statement. Well, like we said, My Chemical Romance wasn’t quite as done as it said. Yet, there will never be another My Chemical Romance.
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THE KOREAN POP CULTURE CRASH COURSE
APRIL 2014
Hanguk It
Like A Pro! Are you new to the world of South Korean entertainment? Ever wondered what the repeated expressions, ‘Aish Jinjja’ or ‘Aigoo’ actually mean?
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ot all of us are lucky enough to have a Korean friend to walk us through the Korean pop culture dictionary. But that’s okay! We’ve listed a few common expressions in Hanguk (Korean language) that you’d often hear in K-Pop or K-Dramas to give you a headstart.
ANDWAE (LEE KWANG SOO OF RUNNING MAN)
shock, pain, suffering or when you cannot believe something. It’s kind of like, “Oh my gosh!” Aish Jinjja: The standard K-Drama expression that’s often used to express irritation or frustration. It sounds like a curse, but it isn’t. It’s usually said in a cursing tone.
Aegyo: Acting overly cute and innocent to charm fans. Can be done by male or female idols, usually with a cute, affectionate style often expressed through a baby voice, facial expressions and gestures.
COMEBACK STAGE (SNSD GIRLS’ GENERATION’S I GOT A BOY)
Comeback Stage: The first performance in a music programme for the promotion of a new title track or single. Idols would usually have a special comeback performance complete with a thematic stage setup and dancers. Daebak: It means ‘big win’, ‘a great success’ or something awesome. The easier way to understand this is to imagine someone saying it like they would say, “Wow!” in amazement. Heol: Have you been hearing this awkward phrase a lot? It’s a popular exclamation that’s used when a person is trying to be sarcastic or when expressing mild shock.
Andwae: A way of saying, “No, this can’t be!” in moments of disbelief, fear or defiance. If you’re a fan of popular South Korean variety show Running Man, you’ve probably heard this a lot. Aigoo: Basically, sighing in exasperation, but in spoken Korean. ‘Aigoo’ is used when you are in
AEGYO (SEHUN OF EXO)
Fighting: Idols and K-Drama actors/actresses alike have used this and overused this repeatedly. ‘Fighting’ is a battle cry used to encourage someone, and is often accompanied by a little fist pump.
REVIEWS
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BEEP BEEP
BREATH
BTOB
S.M. The Ballad Vol. 2
It’s true. Barely a few months after the release of their Thriller mini album, BTOB is back! These hardworking South Korean idols have returned with brand new songs. Its title track, Beep Beep, is fun to dance along to and kind of playful. Followed by the more heart-wrenching Is This The End, which tells a typical story of a break-up, yearning and longing. If that’s not enough, BTOB continues to move us with the beautiful Melody, which can drive any hardcore BTOB fan to tears. A word of advice: If you’re going to repeatedly listen to the album, you might want to put on some waterproof eyeliner. Just a word of caution!
After four years, SM Entertainment decides to bring back its successful group, S.M. The Ballad. The group features powerful vocalists handpicked from the many South Korean idol groups under the agency. However, for this instalment, the lineup is slightly different. With members Jonghyun (SHINee), Chen (EXO), Yesung (Super Junior), Krystal (f(x)), Changmin (TVXQ!), Taeyeon (SNSD Girls’ Generation), Zhoumi (Super Junior-M) and Zhang Li Yin, the line-up sparked much interest when it was first announced. Breath tells a story (in various versions, e.g. Korean, Japanese and Chinese) of a couple that has broken up and miss each other badly. Each version is sung by idol pairings according to their vocal prowess and proficiency in the language. We loved the Korean version the best, to be honest.
THE LATEST IN KOREAN POP MUSIC
APRIL 2014
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K-POP CHART
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MR. MR.
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CAN’T STOP
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SOME
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FULL MOON
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FOUR TIMES AROUND THE SUN
Oppa/Unnie/Hyung/Noona: To put it simply, a female calls an older male ‘oppa’ and an older female ‘unnie’. A guy calls an older male ‘hyung’ and an older female ‘noona’. Easy peasy.
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BOY IN LUV
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SO WONDERFUL
Ottoke: It means, “What do I do?” or “How?” depending on the sentence. If it’s used at the start of a question, it means “How?”, otherwise it means “What should I do?”
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BEEP
FIGHTING (SUNNY & JESSICA OF SNSD GIRLS’ GENERATION)
Maknae: In every K-Pop group, there’s always a ‘maknae’ a.k.a the youngest member. But it also applies to the babies of the family. If you’re the youngest, you’re the ‘maknae’!
Sasaeng: A ‘sasaeng’ fan is a super obsessed fan who goes the extra mile, or rather, completely over the top for his/her idols, e.g. stalking, stealing, sneaking around and other socially-unacceptable behaviours.
Omo: The term means “Oh my…” and although it sounds similar (in meaning) to ‘Aigoo’, it’s not. ‘Aigoo’ is interchangeable and ‘Omo’ has a more positive connotation to it.
MAKNAE (MINZY OD 2NE1)
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GIRLS’ GENERATION
CNBLUE | CAN’T STOP
SOYOU | SOME
SUN MI | FULL MOON
BTOB | BEEP BEEP
NELL | NEWTON’S APPLE
BTS | SKOOL LUV AFFAIR
LADIES’ CODE | SO WONDERFUL
PARK JIYOON | INNER SPACE
MARIONETTE STELLAR | MARIONETTE
WEEK OF MARCH 13
RAIN EFFECT
TRUTH OR DARE
Rain
Ga-In
After a four-year hiatus, due to mandatory military service, South-Korean sensation Rain (real name Jung Ji-Hoon) is back - bigger and better than ever! His sixth album, entitled Rain Effect, was released online alongside a host of other music videos. With no title song, it was hard to choose a favourite. We loved the electrifying 30Sexy for its beats and synths. Needless to say, the song oozes sex appeal as Rain really is 30 and sexy, after all. Women (like some of us) can expect to continue to gush with La Song, a Latin-inspired song which features his grungy vocals and rapping. Hold on to your panties, fangirls. Rain is definitely back!
So many sexy comebacks, so little time – but that hasn’t stopped us for making time for South Korean idol girl group Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga-In. She recently made her comeback with her third mini album, Truth Or Dare. As the name would seductively suggest, the album is packed with more daring tracks. So much so that it has been rated 19+. Truth Or Dare sounds like a Korean version of Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines in terms of concept. FxxK U, on the other hand, might sound outwardly trailer trash-like judging from its title but if you listened closely, there’s a deeper meaning to the song. In fact, we preferred FxxK U over Truth Or Dare. Besides, how can one not love the classic disco vibe FxxK U has? Exactly.
SOURCE: MNET.COM
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THE LATEST CINEMA FLICKS
APRIL 2014
PREVIEWS
ICEMAN
BRICK MANSION STARRING: PAUL WALKER CATALINA DENIS RZA DAVID BELLE RELEASE: 24TH APRIL 2014
STARRING: DONNIE YEN WANG BAO QIANG EVA HUANG SIMON YAM RELEASE: 3RD APRIL 2014
The action-packed flick centres around two Ming Dynasty guards who time travel to modern day Hong Kong.
MUPPETS MOST WANTED
This is a remake of the 2004 French action film District 13. In the near future, the worst ghettos are literally walled off and among the worst are the Brick Mansions, controlled by a ruthless crime lord. A young righteous punk is determined to bring him down. When the boss retaliates by kidnapping his sister, a rescue attempt by the boy is foiled by betrayal that gets him arrested while his sister is still in captive. Six months later, a crackerjack undercover cop named Damien is given an urgent mission: a neutron bomb has been stolen by the crime lord in Brick Mansions, which has an automatic timer function engaged and set to detonate in less than 24 hours. Now, with time running out, Damien and the boy must work together to find and stop the bomb, but there is far more to this crisis than any of the field players realise.
TRANSCENDENCE
STARRING: KERMIT THE FROG MISS PIGGY RICKY GERVAIS TY BURRELL TINA FEY RELEASE: 24TH APRIL 2014
Disney’s The Muppets …Again! takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theatres in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine - the world’s number one criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit - and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, a.k.a Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais, creator of Derek and the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series The Office and Extras. The film stars Golden Globe, Emmy and SAG Awardwinning actress and writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Mean Girls, Date Night) as Nadya, a feisty prison guard and Emmy Award winner Ty Burrell (TV’s Modern Family) as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.
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STARRING: JOHNNY DEPP PAUL BETTANY REBECCA HALL KATE MARA MORGAN FREEMAN RELEASE: 17TH APRIL 2014
A story centred on a scientist whose brain is uploaded into his creation - a supercomputer with the potential to think for itself - after he is assassinated by anti-technology terrorists.
PREVIEWS
THE QUIET ONES
STARRING: JARED HARRIS SAM CLAFLIN OLIVIA COOKE RELEASE: 17TH APRIL 2014
Inspired by true events, The Quiet Ones tells the story of an unorthodox professor who uses controversial methods and leads his best students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist. Based on the theory that paranormal activity is caused by human negative energy, the rogue scientists perform a series of tests on a young patient, pushing her to the edge of sanity. As frightening occurrences begin to take place with shocking and gruesome consequences, the group quickly realises it has triggered a force more terrifying and evil than it could ever imagine.
RIO 2
OCULUS
It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they venture from that magical city into the wilds of the Amazon for a family reunion. Out of his element in a land he doesn’t know, Blu must face his most fearsome adversary - his father-in-law - while evading Nigel’s fiendish plans for revenge. All your favorite RIO characters are back, and they’re joined by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy/Tony winner Rita Moreno. RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monae and Wondaland.
Release 10th April 2014 Cast : Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Bruno Mars, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin & Jamie Foxx
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STARRING: KATEE SACKHOFF KAREN GILLAN BRENTON THWAITES
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RELEASE: 10TH APRIL 2014
Blow Up Goal A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who has been convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.
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EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR (BLOOD) TYPE
APRIL 2014
wellness by lainey
The Blood Type Diet
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his intriguing approach shows that one’s blood type may determine which diseases or illnesses one may develop. Hence, the book recommends different nutrition and exercise tips for different blood groups. Although there are no studies that show blood type can be a determiner for the development of certain diseases, as claimed by D’Adamo, celebrities such as Demi Moore and Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr have since sworn by the blood-type diet. Wanna jump on the bandwagon?
WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT Type O blood: D’Adamo recommends a highprotein diet heavy on lean meat, poultry, fish and vegetables, and light on grains, beans and dairy for this blood type. Various supplements will also help with tummy troubles and other issues people with type O tend to have, he said. Type A blood: A meat-free diet based on fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and whole grains - ideally, organic and fresh, because D’Adamo says people with type A blood have a sensitive immune system.
From weight loss to decreasing the risk of chronic diseases, naturopathic physician Dr Peter D’Adamo (also author of the internationally bestselling Eat Right for Your Type) suggests that eating according to your blood type is the way to go for a healthy diet. HOW YOU SHOULD EXERCISE Type O blood: The basic O is an athlete. He/she has more physical strength and needs exercise to release stress, worries, fears and anxieties. For an O, vigorous exercises such as hiking, cycling, swimming and jogging are best - and an a.m. routine would suit him/her well. Type A blood: They are deeply sensitive and need inner resolution, which exercise can help bring about. Hatha yoga, tai chi and qi gong, all of which stretch muscles, are good; they eliminate tension. Avoid aerobic exercises as they tend to fix the body in certain tense positions that can, over time, be detrimental to the joints of a type A blood person.
Type B blood: Avoid corn, wheat, buckwheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts and sesame seeds. Chicken is also problematic, D’Adamo said. He encourages eating green vegetables, eggs, certain meats and low-fat dairy.
Type B blood: For this group, exercise is important to release tension and help focus the mind. Capable and centred, B types often do very well in sports and bring a thoughtful element to competitive games. To keep the type ‘B’s charged, D’Adamo recommends 30 minutes of aerobic exercise in the morning, plus regular swimming, jogging, yoga, gymnastics, tai chi, qi gong or hiking.
Type AB blood: Foods to focus on include tofu, seafood, dairy and green vegetables. He said people with type AB blood tend to have low stomach acid. They should avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoked or cured meats.
Type AB blood: People with this rare blood type should go with calming exercises. A morning yoga routine helps turn their focus inward while a late afternoon bout of aerobic exercise, lasting 10 to 20 minutes, gives them a boost. CAMPUS PLUS |
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OUTDOORSY ADVENTURE AT THE HILLS
by lainey
APRIL 2014
Take A
Hike! They say that the best travelling experiences often come when you travel on foot. Here’s the thing;
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alaysia is surrounded by lush hills, rock formations and water reservoirs that are often forgotten due to the appeal of travelling out of the country. Why spend hundreds (and sometimes, thousands) on your trip when you can simply take a 30-minute drive away from the city to explore the beautiful outdoorsy world that our country has to offer? Why reduce yourselves to admiring nature on TV when you can see it with your own eyes right at your doorstep? This month, we dare you to go out and take a hike because like they say, the best traveling experiences come from travelling on foot!
reach the first peak a.k.a lookout point. There are about three of them, each with slightly different view and the further you go, the higher it is. To get a beautiful view of the sunrise or sunset on the hill top, visitors really need to plan their time i.e. the best sunrise view is at 6am, therefore begin hiking at 5:20am. Hikers especially love Broga Hill because it offers a good workout session and a rewarding ‘treat’ (picturesque scenery) for the climb. This has also made Broga Hill a highly recommended destination for nature photography!
BROGA HILL, SEMENYIH
It’s no wonder why thousands of tourists from around the globe flock to Kinabalu National Park each year – the regal Mount Kinabalu stands 4,095 metres proud and is one of the tallest mountains in Southeast Asia. Located at Kinabalu National Park in the province of Sabah, it’s also one of Malaysia’s prides. Luckily for the curious climbers, Mount Kinabalu is one of the easiest peaks in the world to conquer as it only takes two days. The eight-kilometre climb
Located at the edge of the Titiwangsa Range in Semenyih, Broga Hill is about 45 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur. To locals, Broga Hill is also known as Bukit Lalang after the local species of grass which grows in abundance on the hill top. The climb up the first peak can be daunting for first timers but there are ropes tied to trees to help you along. It takes about 40 minutes to
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MOUNT KINABALU, SABAH
OPPOSITE PAGE | (TOP) MOUNT KINABALU; (BOTTOM) BUKIT TABUR; THIS PAGE | (FROM TOP) BROGA HILL; PENANG HILL; GUNUNG LIANG; BROGA HILL
battling fatigue. We also hear that aside from proper hiking shoes, rain gear, a headlamp, gloves and a warm jacket, you will also need to bring leech protection to ward off Tiger Leeches! The good news is that the hiking trail leads through pristine jungle with several crossings of crystal-clear mountain streams and mossy forests between the summits. So, who’s up for a challenging and enjoyable hike up Gunung Liang? BUKIT TABUR, KUALA LUMPUR A little closer to home and a star attraction to backpackers, Bukit Tabur is a limestone ridge
starts from the Timpohon Gate near the park headquarters with an overnight stay at one of the guest houses at Laban Rata before heading to the summit early next morning, in time for a beautiful sunrise. Furthermore, anyone of any age can climb as long as he/she is in good health and has a reasonable level of fitness and the willpower to push through fatigue and discomfort. Having said that, it’s also important to note that the journey up includes numerous steps and steep slopes so go prepared with the necessary equipment. PENANG HILL, PENANG If you haven’t been to Penang Hill a.k.a. Bukit Bendera, you haven’t really been to Penang. Known for its cool and fresh climate from the tropical heat of the island, Penang Hill is a popular retreat for locals as well as tourists. To access the hill, visitors will need to take the funicular train service, which can take up to 100 passengers at one go and is available every half hour. If you’re feeling adventurous, however, there are numerous trekking trails from various starting
points in the lowlands to Penang Hill e.g. the Moongate Trail, trail from Air Itam Dam to Tiger Hill, trail from Hye Keat Estate and trail from the Municipal Park. At the top of the hill, visitors will be able to take in the sights i.e. the magnificently spectacular panoramic view of George Town, the Straits of Malacca and the cool weather as well as enjoy some food and beverages from the tea kiosk and several restaurants. GUNUNG LIANG, PERAK True blue mountain hikers will love this one! A short drive into Perak will find you Gunung Liang (Mount Liang), which sits 1,933 metres above sea level. Gunung Liang is divided into two, namely West and East, and it is ranked 35th on the list of mountains in Malaysia. The trailhead is about 2,000 metres above sea level and thus, is a continuous climb. Hence, physical fitness is a must-have for this advanced hike, which is on average a full day’s worth of hiking. The expert hikers have also said that mental strength is one of the main prerequisites as one would need to be given the extra push while
located in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, and is part of the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge. It’s also known locally as Bukit Hangus. Although it’s hardly noticeable from the city centre, on days that it’s not so hazy, you’d be able to spot Bukit Tabur from the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). Hikers usually enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates at the back of Taman Melawati and the climb usually takes about three to four hours. At the peak, your eyes will be treated to a view of the Klang Gates Dam (located beside the hill) and panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur. It’s also important to note that there has been a series of fatal accidents on the trail in the past, and thus, permits are now necessary because of the dangers of the hike. The permit can be obtained at the Selangor Forestry Department for RM5 per person.
‘Luckily for the curious climbers, Mount Kinabalu is one of the easiest peaks in the world to conquer as it only takes two days’
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DINING WITHOUT YOUR EYES
APRIL 2014
Forget Blind Dating,
Try Blind Dining! Bored of the average fine dining experience?
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poilt for choice when there are so many good restaurants (claiming to be good) to try? What say we introduce you to a dining experience where you’ll be required to use everything but your eyes? Taking the concept of ‘blind date’ to a whole new level, this unique feasting experience transports blindfolded diners to other worlds as they bask in the pleasant sounds, fragrant smells and tasty textures of exquisite dining. Guests can even choose to dine with their hands while taking comfort that no one would be able to judge their table manners. Upon arrival at the Elizabeth Fine Dine restaurant at Setia Walk Mall, Puchong, we were seated outside while cocktails were served. Guests were allowed specify their type of menu; we went for the fish. The organisers were
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careful enough to not let us sneak peeks of the restaurant while we waited for dinner. Once the room was prepared, our guide approached us with blindfolds what looked like oversized sleeping masks before walking us into the restaurant. Slowly and cautiously, of course, lest we hurt ourselves! Then, the two-hour sixcourse blindfold experience begins. Each couple was assigned to a table and a guide. The guide and the emcee provided instructions for blindfold dining and continued to guide us throughout the entire experience. For the guide, ‘babysitting’ included making sure that we were comfortable, listing out the number and types of cutleries on our table (so that we don’t knock everything over and leave a trail of destruction) and being on standby should we need to step out to the washroom!
THE MENUS | (FROM TOP): CHILLED SOUP, CHEF’S SPECIAL CANAPE AND CAESAR SALAD WITH SEAFOOD
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For starters, we were served the Chef’s special canapé of the day as well as a choice of Red Wine, White Wine or Fruit Juice. It was then followed by a generous serving of Caesar Salad with Seafood and the appetizer, Salmon Tartar. And if you thought that was enough, well, the night was not quite over yet. To wash our palates and prepare ourselves for the main course, we were surprised with a serving of soup. Not just any soup. Cold Creamy Pumpkin Soup. Then came the main course, which was the Seared Wild Fish with Spicy Orange Salsa. It was a delicious combination of spices and white wine, with freshly squeezed oranges, mid stewing and scaring along with fish, fruits and vegetables. Our guide made sure that we weren’t served cuts that were filled with bones, for obvious reasons. Our blindfold dining experience then wrapped up with the popular coffee-flavoured Italian dessert, the Tiramisu. The verdict? The event was not just about the food as guests were encourage to use all of their available sense except sight to savour the dishes. Not only does that require a lot of focus, you’d also be constantly distracted by your
surroundings e.g. the emcee talking, your guide talking, other guests chattering. Did it elevate our dining experience to new sensory heights? Let’s just say that we ‘saw’ and tasted food in a different light that night!
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READS AND RELEASES
APRIL 2014
FIREFLY LANE AUTHOR: KRISTIN HANNAH
Remember what childhood friendships were like? Quite often we become best friends with someone and swear to a friendship that’ll last forever. This is what happens in Kristin Hannah’s touching story Firefly Lane. The friends believe they will be ‘best friends forever’ and talk of the time they’d be old women, sitting in their rocking chairs on a
creaking deck, reminiscing about the times of their lives and laughing. But just what is friendship? And what would you do for your best friend? What kind of sacrifices would you make? Many of us will never know. With this outstanding novel Kristin Hannah shows us what friendship really is and how it can endure the years. She shows us the power of friendship. Now for a few details - without revealing so much as to rob readers of discoveries they would want to make themselves. Kate Mularkey and Tully Hart meet when they are in junior high - both feel they are outsiders. Tully comes into Kate’s life at a low point. Tully is the most beautiful, classiest person Kate has ever met - and she moves right across the street. But Tully has a secret, one she hides behind a lie. Eventually, Kate learns to trust Tully and they become best of friends with a friendship that lasts through college and even as their lives take very different paths. But this doesn’t mean everything is always easy between the two. And it doesn’t mean that one isn’t jealous of the other, but it does mean that they are there for one another. This is revealed in a powerful way as the story evolves.
THIS STAR WON’T GO OUT: THE LIFE AND WORDS OF ESTHER GRACE EARL AUTHOR: ESTHER EARL, LORI EARL, WAYNE EARL, JOHN GREEN (INTRODUCTION)
16-year-old Esther Grace Earl succumbed to cancer in 2010, but her star continues to beam light to others. Since then she has inspired a charity organisation, numerous events, online communities and several books. In full colour and illustrated with art and photographs, this is a collection of the journals, fiction, letters and sketches of the late Esther Grace Earl. The book is also supplemented with photos and essays by Esther’s family and friends along with an introduction by award-winning author John Green who dedicated his #1 bestselling novel ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ to her. This is an uplifting testimonial to the power of life.
MUPPETS CHARACTER ENCYCLOPAEDIA AUTHOR: DORLING KINDERSLEY PUBLISHING STAFF
Did you know that Miss Piggy was raised on a farm and has two nephews named Randy and Andy? Or that Gonzo’s girlfriend, Camilla the Chicken, can be simply identified by the colour of her eyes — they’re blue! From Kermit the Frog to Animal and Fozzie Bear, the gang’s all here in The Muppets Character Encyclopaedia, the perfect introduction to the Muppets. Each page of this fun and friendly guide features a different Muppet profile packed with tons of interesting facts about these beloved characters. With full bios of the characters from the new 2014 movie, The Muppets Character Encyclopaedia is essential for any Muppet fan. 72
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QUIRKY SPY GAME
APRIL 2014
games by shah
It’s a rare but fantastic thing to find a game that feels like the result of a singular artistic vision.
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laying Jazzpunk, from developer Necrophone Games, was like tripping over a unicorn that has an appreciation for goofy puns, technological ephemera and Saul Bass (an American graphic designer whose work seems to have found its way into the Jazzpunk’s design). The game’s absurdity will not only leave you with a raised eyebrow, but also a few snickers here and there with puns and parodies you could relate to. Watch out for hidden laughs in this hidden gem of a game. In it, you are Polyblank, a freelance spy for an agency that runs espionage for just about anyone, it seems. Your shifty drunk of a boss
feeds you Missionoyl pills to send you out on assignments that always sound like spy game boilerplate on paper, but descend into complete and utter insanity almost instantly upon your arrival.
‘The game’s absurdity will not only leave you with a raised eyebrow, but also a few snickers here and there with puns and parodies you could relate to. Watch out for hidden laughs in this hidden gem of a game’
What’s unusual about Jazzpunk’s unusual brand of comedy is that it actively lets the player participate in the nonsense happening around them. Funny things aren’t just said and done in front of you. You are invited to poke and prod at every strange piece of this world until every ounce of funny has been extracted. All in all though, keep in mind that Jazzpunk is a very light-hearted game with no deep story or engaging plot. Its mini-games are less than challenging and it won’t kneecap your progress. For US$14.99 on Steam, it’s a game worth playing for its minimalist yet artistic approach. CAMPUS PLUS |
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PLUG INTO THE FUTURE OF TECH
APRIL 2014
Best Of
CES 2014 The Consumer Electronics Show 2014, better known as CES 2014 introduced a flurry of amazing products this year. Here, we present to you our top five gadgets and gizmos of CES 2014 that will surely whet your geeky whistle.
4 Lenovo Y50 Gaming Laptop
1 NVIDIA Tegra K1 Mobile Processor The first NVIDIA mobile processor to support the CUDA platform, the NVIDIA K1 also supports DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.4, tessellation and Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4. Even more impressive is the fact that the K1 has 192 Kepler-based GPU cores. As a comparison, Tegra 4’s GPU contains only 72-cores. To put all that in layman’s terms, expect even more unbelieveable graphics performance, powerful computing and unique features in every Tegra K1-powered mobile device!
2 Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony has finally unveiled what is every tech geek’s dream since the world started loving large-screen smartphones: a flagship smartphone in a small form factor. The 4.3-inch Xperia Z1 Compact ticks all the right boxes in terms of hardware - it’s essentially a shrunken Xperia Z1 with the exception of a 4.3-inch 720p display instead of a 5-inch full HD one.
3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 carbon The refreshed Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon now comes with Intel Haswell processors, a supersharp 2560 x 1440-inch ColorBurst touch display while somehow being both slimmer and lighter than 2013’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch. How can you say no to a laptop made from carbon fibre - and one that Lenovo claims to be ‘virtually indestructible’?
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On the consumer front, Lenovo has finally branded its Y-series laptops as more than just multimedia laptops. The Y40 and Y50, which replace the Y410p and Y510p respectively, now pack entry-level gaminggrade GPUs. The Y40 sports an AMD Radeon R9 270M GPU, while the Y50 will pack the stillunannounced NVIDIA GeForce GTX860M - the first Lenovo Y-series to feature a GTX-level GPU.
5 Pebble Steel Finally, a smartwatch that looks like a regular watch. The Pebble Steel is now available with metal and even leather straps, and features all the functionality of the old Pebble with new inclusions like a larger, thinner screen as well as a RGB LED on the bottom left for notifications. it’s also now protected with Corning Gorilla Glass.
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on’t go thinking this is a bargain basement offering, because it carries a mid to high tier price tag. The Q5 slides in below the fully touchscreen BlackBerry Z10 and its keyboard brethren the BlackBerry Q10, perhaps in a vague attempt to catch the eye of the Curve generation. What you get on the Q5 is the same, oddly proportioned 3.1-inch, 720p IPS LCD display you find on the BlackBerry Q10, 1.2Ghz dualcore processor, 2GB of RAM, microSD slot, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, 4G and a 2180mAh battery. Of course, below the rather square screen you’ll also find a 35-key physical QWERTY keyboard, which sports isolated keys instead with the side-by-side layout on the Q10. BlackBerry has said that the Q5 is targeted at the younger generation that generally shares content, likes to be connected with mates and wants its freedom – although it’s not exactly the handset you’d want to be showing off to your friends.
‘Q’ UP FOR THE MOST AFFORDABLE BLACKBERRY The Q5 comes running the latest version of the firm’s new software – BlackBerry 10.1. The painfully slow boot up time persists from the previous handsets, with the Q5 taking over a minute from switch on to home screen – pretty much double that of its rivals. It’s not clear why the BB10 takes so long to boot, but it does. Sure it’s not a huge problem but everyone is busy. We might as well go back to hand writing letters and licking stamps. The big selling point for the BlackBerry Q5 is its physical keyboard – that and its lower price tag compared with the only other QWERTY keyboard phone on the market worth considering, the BlackBerry Q10. Those who don’t fancy an old-school, button-laden handset will ignore the Q5, heading instead
BlackBerry 10 gets ever so slightly more affordable with the introduction of the BlackBerry Q5 to the Canadian firm’s smartphone line-up. in the direction of a shiny full touchscreen device, but those still hankering for the 35 keys of joy will be sniffing around this smartphone. While the Q5 boasts one of the best QWERTY keyboards on the smartphone market, we unfortunately can’t say it lives up to the same billing. Even though the gaps between the keys make it look like a wellspaced offering, the fact of the matter is that the buttons are actually smaller than BlackBerry Q10, making them trickier to hit and increasing the number of typos we experience. The BlackBerry Q5 is difficult to love. Sure, it’s got all the core smartphone features, but
it doesn’t really excel at anything, apart from perhaps web browsing, but even that’s hampered somewhat by the pokey 3.1-inch display. We liked: Decent web surfing performance Inclusion of 4G and NFC BlackBerry Hub We disliked: Chunky, overly plastic design Keyboard keys are a tad too small 3.1-inch display PRICE: RM1,250 APR 2014 | CAMPUS PLUS |
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THE FEISTY FELINO CB7
APRIL 2014
Sorry, We Made An Awesome Car, Aye Four years in the making and from the wintry wilds of Canada is the super cool supercar Felino CB7. With a throbbing, natural breathing V8 motor up front and a flowing Beetle-back at the rear, it’s a ground-up purpose-built two-seat sports car designed for track use, but in Felino’s words, ‘potentially street legal’.
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he CB7 boasts the magical 50/50 weight distribution and, at 4,191mm long and 1,930mm wide, is broader than Ferrari’s California and some 60cm shorter than a Lamborghini Aventador. It’s very light too. 1,135kg light. That’s thanks to cast aluminium suspension parts and a body made of either carbon or composite panels. Even the dashboard is made of carbon fibre. It has the face of an angry robot and front wheel arches swelling well proud of the nostril-littered bonnet. Unusually for a sports car, the door windows are large and the doors themselves sweep up into the broad dominating rear arches. At the back, there’s a long split rear window and tapered tail into
which the rear LED lights, integral spoiler and protruding diffuser all pout. As a standard, the Felino features a mouldedcarbon driver’s seat, six-point safety harnesses, removable steering wheel and on-board data acquisition hardware. It also comes with side and rear view cameras. Performance stats are as yet undisclosed, but we’re sure this will be a mid-three-second to 62 chariot. Well, the new Corvette C7 Stingray weighs 1,499kg, and with 454bhp, the base model will get to 62 in 4.2 seconds and up to 195mph. We’re willing to bet the Felino uses a similar 6.2-litre V8, together with six-speed manual cog box. Don’t forget, the CB7 has more power (525bhp) and less flab (1,135kg), see?
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What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A THESAURUS. Q: Did you hear about the race between the lettuce and the tomato? A: THE LETTUCE WAS AHEAD AND THE TOMATO WAS TRYING TO ‘KETCHUP’!
A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says, “Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen!” The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her, “The driver just insulted me!” The man says, “You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey for you.” 80
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