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fashion
by Amanina Ishaq
H
aving a tight budget these days doesn’t mean depriving yourself from
fashion. Clique has found a way to helo you accessorise
without drying our your pockets. Here are Clique’s top picks to brighten your
look this summer.
Go Bold!
M
ake a bold statement this summer with
colourful mix-matched beads around your
wrist. Try on with bright colours to give your
look a fresher zing!
Topshop £3.50, Marks & Spencer £5.00, H&M £3.99
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Go Metallic!
M
ix metallic bangles with wooden bracelets. You
can also mix the big and the small. Cross-overs
are the way to go!
Zara £7.50, Marks & Spencer £6.50
Cross-Over!
T
ake the risk! Get the cross-over bracelet to match
your summer look. Get the best of both worlds with
sophicticated gems and colourful cotton bracelets!
Topshop £5.50, Esprit £6.00
Boho Chic!
G
et back to your boho chic look with chains
around your wrist! Colourful beads and
shimmering chains can definitely add
sophistication to the boho look!
Topshop £5.50, Esprit £6.00, New Look £4.50
Get Charmed!
N
eed a bit of luck this year? Why not dangle some
charms! Hook them onto bracelets for a hint of
luck and plenty of fashion! Or go italian! Get colourful
charms to brighten up any look!
Pull & Bear £3.50, Marks & Spencer £5.00, Next £3.99
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clique
technology
Lets Go Green
A Feature on Eco - Friendly
Mobile Phones
by Zaidah Shahminan
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s the world faces the massive and spontaneous impacts of climate change, various
awareneess campaigns on saving the planet have sprouted across different industries.
The focus is not only directed towards saving paper or conserving energies, it all roots on
eco-responsibility by choosing products or availing services that meet the advocacy on green
footprint. Clique has a few picks to share! Here are some eco-friendly mobile phones which you
may feel like getting your hands on. Let’s all go Green!
THE STICKY
PHONE
A solar powered phone with a sleek
and elegant body. It it a concept
designed by Liu Hsiang Ling and can
be found at Yanko Dedign. It has solar
panels attached to the back which
collects enerygy from the sun. Made
with silicone, this phone can stick on
windows via a suction system. Get
sticky with the sleek sticky phone!
Green is the new Black!
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Samsung’s Blue Earth Phone
First showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2009 in
Barcelona, the Samsung Blue Earth is an eco-friendly smart
phone with a full touch screen, advanced multimedia
features and a built-in solarpanel on the back. It has a unique
user interface which aims to preserve the environment. With
‘eco-mode’, screen brightness, backlight duration and
the bluetooth feature can be set to an energy efficient status.
The ‘Eco-Walk’ function allows users to count their steps with a
built in pedometer and calculate the reduction in CO2
emission by walking contrary to using a motor vehicle.
Puma Phone
A solar powered phone, the Puma Phone lets you
enjoy extra minutes of talking, and extend time
playing music using solar energy. Made for active
individuals by sports lifestyle company Puma and
Sagem Wireless, the Puma Phone boasts a built-in
speedometer, run tracker, compass, music player,
geotagging, routing and mapping capabilities.
Motorola W233
Another player in the green mobile market is the
Motorola W233 Renew. Weighing in at 83df, this
lightweight phone is made from recycled plastic
such as plastic bottles Through an alliance with
carbonfund.org, 100% of the phone casing is recycable. The phone has a 1.6 inch, 126 x 126 pixels resolution display. A mini USB port serves for charging
the phone.
LG Pop GD510
The LG Pop is PVC-free and made without BFR or
Brominated Flame Retardants. It also functions on solar
power with the presence of the solar panel on the back.
It boasts an intelligent feature which informs the user on
full battery charging, therefore allowing to save
additional energy. The LG Pop operated on LG’s A-Class
user interface which offers finger-swiping and
screen-switching effects and produced robust icon
graphics. The 3-inch touch screen phone captures
energy for 2.25 minutes of talk time in about 10 minutes
of charge time.
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clique
entertainment
Movie
Guide
by Bazli Azhar
Inception
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Director : Christopher Nolan
Running Time : 148 min
Fancy a fiilm that makes you think?
Then why not sit back and enjoy this mind boggling film.
Inception is another wonder by Nolan after the Dark
Knight’s release in ‘09. Let Di Caprio and fellow actors
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen Paige take you on a
journey through the human mind and the dreams that
came to be.
Find out more about what dreams mean and how
Inception may just be the boost to make your mind gears
workinf again.
Will Cobb find his way out of his own dream maze? Will he
survive his layers of dreams? Or is the whole film part of his
dream? We’ll let you decide!
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Harry Potter & The Deathly
Hallows (Part 1)
David Yates
Running Time : 146 min
Another stunning percormance by
Radcliffe, Watson and Grint. This installment of the Harry
Potter saga has been the darkest one yet. With more
intrigue than ever before, the seventh Rowling book cut
into two parts, shall amaze you with the great details from
the book.
The Tourist
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Running Time : 103 min
Can you ask for anything better than a Jhonny Depp and
Angelina Jolie duo? Let these stars bring together comedy
and action for their performance as con lovers. Brace
yourselves, it’s a good one!
Black Swan
Darren Aronofsky
Running Time : 108 min
The mind playing thriller by Natalie Portman can definitely
send shivers down your spine. The beautiful film holds the
essence of self confidence and a duel with our own minds.
Find out if Nina, the ballerina can find her way out of her
battle with the black swan.
Gnomeo & Juliet
Kelly Asbury
Running Time : 84 min
Fancy a laugh this Valentine’s Day? Head to the closest
cinema to catch this comedic display of the classic Romeo
and Juliet. With an all star cast including James McAvoy,
Emily Blunt and Ashley Jensen, let Gnomeo and Juliet show
you how to fall in love all over again!
The Social Netwok
David Fincher
Running Time : 120 min
With Facebook being all the rage these days, no one
should miss out on the story on how it came to be. Let Jesse
Eisenberg take you on Mark Zuckerberg’s journey of
creating the social network. Watch his trials and trubulations
before his multi million dollar success.
Tangled
Nathan Greno & Byron Howard
Running Time : 100 min
In for a good laugh and the true meaning of having a
dream? Let Tangled be your guide. Join Levi and Moore on
their journey to to make their dreams come true. The 5oth
Disney animated feature will definitely put a smile on your
face.
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entertainment
Age is just a number for 18 year old rising star Reezy Ruocks. This young talent has
already acomplished quite a feat for someone his age. Between living the life of a
musician and being a student, Reezy has managed to find a balance as he continues to firmly cement his status as one of Brunei’s youngest recording artist.
Q: As an 18 year old artist, how do
you overcome being a
student as well as an entertainer?
A: When I got more involved with
my music, I realised that I had to do
something to create the balance
between my studies and my music. To
overcome the challenges, discipline
has become the main factor that i
emphasize in my daily life. Besides
that, my mom makes sure that I do
not neglect my studies. And my
manager also helps me to make it
easier by giving me a flexible
schedule to work on my music.
Q : How would you describe your
music? Who was your inspiration?
A : My music genre can be a blend
of R&B, HipHop or even Rock but
definitely with a touch of electro
music in it. My strong musical
influences are Michael Jackson and
Kanye Wesy. Then one day, I began
to rap, recorded it and gave it to
Snapp Beatz Records and I got lucky.
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So i became their youngest recording
artist. I was only 16 then.
only released Electro Girl in local radio
stations.
Q : Being th e youngest recording
‘Having good people to support new
talents and their hard work is a plus
point’
artist in Brunei, do you feel pressured
or motivated in moving forward?
A : Age is not an issue. Having good
people to support new talents and
their hard work is a plus point. My
manager gives me a planned
schedule that I can’t agree more.
Last but not least, I have the full
support of the family and I am just
enyoying the moment.
‘discipline has become the main factor that i emphasize in my daily life’
Q : What is your latest single and
Q: What are your plans for the
future? Any collaborations with other
local artists perhaps?
A: I am working on 12 tracks for my
debut album now which is expected
to release early this year and
Electro Girl will be in it. Yes, there will
be collaborations with local and
international artists.
Q: Lastly, what would you like to say
to your fans out there?
when is it coming out?
A : The name of the track is Electro
Girl featuring Radio 3000 (DefJam
artist from the states). The Music is
composed and produced locally
at Snapp Beatz Records while the
mastering was done in USA. We have
A: I would like to say thank you to all
the artists of Brunei for keeping it alive
all these years and the local radio
stations for their warm support. I am
keeping the best for last which is a
very big shout out to the fans of local
music. Keep supporting Brunei artists!
Getting to know
Eqah
Q: How did you realise that sing-
ing is what you wanted to do in life?
vocal coach that helps you
get your voice ‘in shape’?
A: I’ve loved singing from a very A:
young age. I was lucky, I guess,
to know where my interests were
from a very young age. I’d sing
anywhere during my free time.
I’d download songs and lyrics
and just sing. It was a form of
release for me. This in fact, led
me to enter singing competitions - P2F being one of them. I
didn’t get into the first two seasons but I was lucky the third
time. Then this whirlwind happened. I didn’t know where I was
going to go with my music, but it
looks like it’s going to be a very
interesting and exciting ride.
“I’m ecstatic now that it’s done
pretty well - I’m dancing inside!”
Q:
Were there any moments
that made you doubt that
singing
was
the
right
career
for
you?
A:
This is life! Anything can
happen. We go through our ups
and downs. Of course, there
have been times when I’ve
thought that maybe singing
would not be a career option.
However, I believe in dreams
and everyone’s ability to make
things happen for themselves.
I’m here now so it’s onwards
and upwards as the saying goes.
Q:
Do
you
have
a
Yes i do. I didn’t before,
but I’ve realised that, like an
athlete, to win the race you
have to work on the muscles.
Q
: Tell us what’s it like
to live a day in your life.
A:
I wake up and try to live
as wonderful and productive a day as I can because
life is for living, not existing.
“I believe in dreams and everyone’s ability to make things
happen for themselves”
Q
:
You’
the
you
well
Your single ‘If It Isn’t With
was a top three hit on
Pelangi FM chart. Did
think it was going to be
received by Bruneians?
A: Of course I was hoping that
my song would get a good
reception
but
you
can’t
really be sure about anything,
so I just didn’t let myself expect
anything. I left it to luck and
chance. I’m ecstatic now that
it’s done pretty well - I’m dancing
inside! It’s nice to be appreciated.
Q : What are your plans for the
future?
A : I’d like to stay afloat and be
able to keep doing what I do.
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clique
entertainment
Fakhrul
Razi
‘our very own rising star’
“ Passion drives you crazy, but is
there any other way to Live?”
When did you first start
singing professionaly?
It was in 2004, when I first joined the Pilihan-Akira talentime
competition hosted by RTB, and won the contect. It was
quite a turning point in my life because from then on, I
realised singing is definitely my forte.
On a personal note, it was like finding myself. I couldn’t
imagine doing anything else than that. Ever since then,
singing wise, I affiliated myself with PhuturePhase productions
and form there, a few of my songs were produced. I also
got invitations from RTB to represent Brunei on MOU projects
(singing) with other countries as well as performing for royal
events and corpotate shows.
What have you been up to lately?
Currently, I’m experimenting and composing my own songs.
My first try in composing was actually for a contest held by
RTB. I composed the song “Damba” last year and I won. It
was a surprise for me because I never had the experience in
composing anything. But winning the competition made me
believe that every artist has their own style that they can’t
compromise.
From then onwards, I made a habit of writing songs in a
journal and even on the notes app on facebook. I jot down
my ideas for anything really. Recently, the Earth Hour
Committee in Brunei chose another composition of mine,
“Experience” and I also won the Avima 2010 awards for the
song “Quench”
Both these sings have their own symbolic meaning.
“Experience” was inspired by the ocean; in the notion that
if we can talk and converse with out experience and what
we’d say. “Quench” on the other hand is actually a love
song to the Almighty. Inspired by my visit to Mecca. I still
can’t believe that I was nominated for best pop RnB act and
best song at Avima’s
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Experiences &
Achievements:
- Pelangi Awards Best Male
Vocalist 2008/2009
- RTB Awards Most Popular Singer
2008 & 2009 (Nominated)
- Winner of “Simfoni Tanahair RTB” 2009 for composing the song “Damba”
- Winner of AVIMA 2010 (Asia Pacific Voice Independent Music Awards) for the Bliss Award
Category: composing and
singing the song “Quench”
- AVIMA 2010’s Best Male Pop
Vocalist in Asia Pacific.
- Sang and composed the official Earth Hour
song for Brunei 2010 entitled “Experience”
- P2F Season 3 Host.
- Rampai Pagi Host
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health
Get in Shape
Clique’s Tips on how to stay
full longer
by Ilhamina Masri
To prevent overeating, it is important that you feel satisfied throughout your day. Feeling
full is also one of the secrets to stay within a healthy diet without feeling a sense of
deprivation. Some dieters think they have to starve themselves to lose weight, but that’s
actually Cot the right way. Reality is, the less you feel hungry, the fewer calories you are
likely to eat. Here are some pointers to help you feel fuller for longer:
- It is important to stay well-hydrated.
But if you’ve already had plenty of
water to drink, you can also give into
smart snacks. Remember it’s better
to eat something rater than keep
drinking when you begin to feel really
hungry. Liquids do not give the same
sense of satiety that solid food gives.
- Exercise releases serotonin which
helps improve your mood and
decrease hunger. For some, this may
help reduce the number of calories
eaten after exercise. However some
may be tempted to over-eat after
exercising; so pay close attention to
what you eat.
Note: Milk is an exception to this
because it becomes a semi-solid in
the stomach. Therefore it takes more
work to digest milk. The process
elongates the time we remain full.
- Seeing a small portion may make
you think they you are not eating
enough and it’ll leave you feeling
hungry. You can truck the eye into
thinking you’re eating more by
loading up the plate with plenty of
low calorie and nutritional food such
as vegetables.
- Protein fills you up more quickly than
carbohydrates and fats. Protein takes
longer to metabolize and should
comprise to about 15-20% of your
daily calorie intake.
Good sources protein include lean
meats, fish and beans. Nuts are also
good protein source; though they are
high in calories, they are certainly
filling. Enjoy a controlled portion daily
to help you eat less overall.
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- Planning for a daily calorie intake
goal, taking portions and tracking
your calories slow down your
eating phase. When you eat slowly,
you inevitably eat less. Dining leisurely
allows you to wait for a sense of
fullness to reach your brain. If you eat
too quickly, by the time you get the
signal, you may have already eaten
too much.
The Importance of Eating a Healthy Breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast is important for many reasons.
Not only does it help you
perform better at school or at work by
improving your level of concentration and the rate at
which you complete tasks, it can also help you keep the
extra pounds at bay.
Eating a healthy breakfast gives you energy and helps to
stabilize your blood sugar which can control your
appetite until lunch time. Plus, going too long without
eating makes your metabolism slow down.
A Guide To Choosing The Right Type of Food
The key to eating a healthy breakfast is eating complrex carbohydrates, protein and
some healthy fats. Consider these healthy breakfast builders.
Carbohydrates
Protein
Healthy Fat
- Oatmeal
- Bran cereal
- Whole wheat bread
- High fiber cereal
- Fruit
- Lean Meat
- Eggs
- White meat (chicken/
turkey)
- Low fat dairy
- Nut Butter
- Nuts
- Olive Oil
- Avocado
Some examples of healthy breakfasts include:
- whole grain cereal with skim milk, berries and chopped wallnuts
- low fat cottage cheese, friut, ground flax seeds and a whole wheat English
muffin
- whole grain waffle with blueberries and scrambled egg
- whole wheat English muffin with one tablespoon of almond butter, sliced
bananas and skim milk.
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love & relationships
Oh-No He Didn’t!
Each time a relationship ends, no
matter the reason, there’ll always
be two sides of the story. The men
and the women will have their own
interpretations of the break-up and
both rightfully defending their side
of the story.
The Break-Up
There are a million reasons why a relationship can end. It
doesn’t mean there’s no love left there. Might be because
two people are incompatible, maybe cause they can’t
agree to one thing or maybe even caused by the people
around them.
There’s a sound reason behind every break up, most
happen for a reason. However in other cases, break-ups
are not permanent. They’re just a way for two people to
experience life on their own only to realise who they
belong to at the end of the day.
Whatever the reason, break-ups are never easy. For the
girls, a whirlwind of emotions will invade their day. Each
daily habit will remind them of their significant other in any
way possible.
Break ups can also affect the men. This is the case most of
the time when the man is more committed to the
relationship compared to the woman. It is also the case
when he gets cheated on.
Having said all that, a break-up is a break-up and there’s
not much left to be said. However plenty can be done to
get you through it. Here’s a few pointers from Clique to get
you through the day.
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Break!
A break is a break. We’re all emotionally caught up
when we come across a break. Sometimes, we should
take a step back, reflect, take in the good and move
forward.
Allow yourself to give yourself a break of your own. Kick
back, relax and enjoy your own company. Treat yourself
with a good movie, or a day at the spa, maybe even
indulge in a tub of ice cream!
There will always be a reason to be emotionaly down,
but don’t let that get the best of you. Instead, give
yourself the love you have given your partner in the past.
You’ll be back on track in no time!
The
Fix Up
Talk it out
At times like these, talking is the only way out. Sometimes
little closure is better than no closure at all. With putting
everything on the table, we feel less the weight and
emotions that have been bottled up inside.
With talking things through, we also learn more about the
other, we know what they’ve been feeling, thinking of and
even going through.
There’s always a possibility for compromise after all the
bickering. Let him know how you feel.You never know,
there might just be a way out of a problem.
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