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‘The Mu’ The 3 Pin Folding Plug “Review”

Posted: 6th March 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Tech

Let me tell you a story that it took me almost 3 years to talk about, it’s started in June 2009…
Once upon a time, there were 2 guys had an idea about how to minimize the regular USB adapter size that’s come with almost all the new Phones nowadays, they had this amazing concept and idea that actually got the “Design Awards 2010 & Brit Insurance Design Awards 2010″ later on and many more awards… I was waiting for this device and this great adapter to come to life since June 2009, and now almost more than 2 years and a half, I have it in my hands. And dear GOD it’s one of the best thing I bought in a long time, it’s sleek, elegant and so so freaking small and really deserve all the Designs awards he got and more… After that been said, guys, I introduce to you “The Mu”…

The device:
It’s a small adapter as u see from the picture above that use the “PVT™ Technology which allow electrical plugs to be reduced in size in order to save space and improve portability. And that turn the three-pin electrical plug to a pivot, enabling the live and neutral pins to rotate. It’s a technology that been made and designed by “Mad In Mind” themselves! And it reduce the actual “3 pin” plug size by almost 70%!

After trying it, i didnt see any problem with it! its just so sleek and easy to use. Its even looks cool when you put it in the wall plug or the extended plug… So far, so gooood!

I’m really blown away from the device it self, it’s so small and the technology they used is so awesome and really worth the wait and really, really it will be so helpful in moving and portability. I’m in love with a gadget, call me stupid or moron, but I am in love with it…

Size:
14mm x 55mm x 60mm. “1.4cm x 5.5cm x 6cm”
its half the iphone 3Gs exactly, and a little bit thicker!! To me its a perfect size…
It’s so damn small…

Let’s talk technical specification:
Model No: MIMCHG01
Product Name: USB Adapter
Colour: White
Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Output: DC 5V 1Amp
Compatibility: USB Powered Smartphones
Platform Technology: PVT™ Technology

Sir Elton John Featuring Ray Cooper LIVE In Abu Dhabi.

Posted: 29th February 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Music

Another Amazing artist hit the Island!! I`m speechless *swear to God* i`m not even a fan but bringing these huge artist to the region means a LOT to me because one day they will bring my favorite and i hope SOON :D

March 29th 2012 Yas Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Leave you with some info:
Music lovers across the region can rejoice as living music legend, Sir Elton John is set to perform at the YAS Arena, Yas Island on Thursday 29th March.

Sir Elton John will share the stage with percussionist Ray Cooper and the live performance will be based on their famous two-man show that has taken them around them world. They complement each other perfectly, with Ray providing interesting, poignant, and sometimes funny accents to Elton’s effortless melodic skills.

Tickets available at Midday, Monday 5th March at www.thinkflash.ae and Virgin Megastores. *Dubai & Abu Dhabi*

Ticket Prices:
Golden Circle – AED 695
Tickets that put you right in front of the stage

Grandstand – AED 525
Elevated seated grandstand with an uninterrupted view of the stage

General Admission – AED 295
Affordable tickets located just behind the Golden Circle

Madonna, LIVE In Abu Dhabi 3rd June 2012… (Updated: Tickets prices)

Posted: 7th February 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Music

OMG! They did it, Flash Entertainment did it!!! Madonna in Abu Dhabi June 3rd at Yas Arena, Yas Island! She is a part of their show weekends which will bring you the best and finest of artist around the globe, they already did it once and they prove to us they can bring the bad ass artist, and now with this year their first announcement is MADONNA!! Bravo guys, BRAVO!!

I`m not of fan of her “clearing things up” but i`m just glad and happy that they can bring one of the best pop artist to the region, this is awesome!!

Ticket will be on sale in Feb 27th (Midday, UAE timing. +4 GMT) at www.thinkflash.ae

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, here’s your chance to witness the concert of the decade as Madonna, the world’s top-selling female recording artist makes her appearance on our shores on Sunday, 3rd June, as part of Yas Island Show Weekends.

Performing exclusively at Yas Arena, Abu Dhabi, as part of her World Tour, this not to be missed concert is set to make dreams come true for thousands in the region.

From die hard Madonna fans to music lovers, concert goers of all generations can expect a pop extravaganza as one of the best live shows in the world renowned for exceptional production, choreography, performance and artistic flair comes to the Capital.

(UPDATE) Ticket Prices:
General admission (standing) – AED 250
Limited Quantity . Directly behind the Golden Circle, the general admission ticket puts you at the heart of the YAS Arena.

General admission (standing)- AED 495
Directly behind the Golden Circle, the general admission ticket puts you at the heart of the YAS Arena.

Grandstand (reserved seating)- AED 695
The Grandstand is the perfect choice for fans that enjoy a seated concert.

Golden Circle (standing)- AED 1,095
This ticket puts you upfront against the Yas Arena stage, the closest spot to the Queen of Pop.

VIP Hospitality Package – AED 2,295
- Golden Circle ticket to see Madonna Live in Abu Dhabi
- Exclusive tour gift
- Official tour program
- Dedicated VIP bar including 2 free drinks
- Commemorative tour laminate
- Private entrance to the concert site
- VIP parking pass per transaction (limited)

Source: http://thinkflash.ae/

Win A Dinner With Paulo Coelho In Barcelona, Spain…

Posted: 2nd February 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Sport/Activities

Yesterday Paulo Coelho Tweeted that he is going to invite 10 followers for a dinner in Barcelona if he reached 3 Millions follower. “He is only going to pay for the dinner, you have to pay for everything else. Fair enough!” Voila, today he reached that number and he is having a small competition to decide which followers to win!

The competition is so simple: in his most recent book ALEPH, there is a chapter called “Chinese Bamboo”. He would like to know how this relates to your own life.
All you have to do is to read this chapter, go here to his original post and place your though in the comments down below there!

For more detail see his announcement post, and good luck guys :D

Thanks to @A4Amani for telling me about this…

The Eagles are LIVE in Dubai April 12th…

Posted: 1st February 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Music

FINALLY!! Been anticipating for them to come to Dubai for years!!! And finally, the decided to come! AMAZING!! One of my favorite band out there with their amazing set of music and of course their unique voice and set of music!! Here is some info about them and the how to buy ticket:

The Eagles will appear in concert on April 12 at 7he Sevens Stadium in Dubai, marking the first-ever Middle Eastern performance in the band’s 40-year history. The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit – will perform a two hour concert featuring classic hits such as Hotel California, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Heartache Tonight, and Take It To The Limit. Middle East fans will also be treated to solo hits from band members such as Boys Of Summer, Life’s Been Good, Dirty Laundry and Rocky Mountain Way.

For tickets, go here: The Eagles Tickets

See you there, Regards.
Saad.

Bruce Springsteen is back with a single & a new album after a long break…

Posted: 19th January 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Music

He is back, the BOSS is back with a new single called “We Take Care Of Our Own” with an old style rock and roll, with a little bit of pop. The song is amazing, his voice is so unbelievable, the music and the tunes are well played, and the lyrics, i`ll leave you to judge on that!!

His new album titled “Wrecking Ball” will be out March 6th. They say its the angriest yet the best so far!! Its his 17th album. I cant wait for the release, and i cant wait for the US tour dates and i pray to God that there is an international tour dates!! *Fingers crossed*

Watch the Official video here w/lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/

David Guetta Live In Abu Dhabi March 2nd…

Posted: 15th January 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Music

The title speaks for it self!! LIVE on March 2nd in Yas Arena you will witness an earthquake made by Guetta… If you love DJ parties or even love the music it self “only” then its an event for you my friends.

More Details:
Flash Entertainment & Cream presents the World’s Number 1 House DJ David Guetta at the Yas Arena on Friday 2nd March for one night only.

Dance the night away to the open air Arena. Voted World’s Number 1 House DJ (DJmag Top 100), Guetta has collaborated with some of the biggest names on the urban scene and his latest album Nothing But The Beat features no fewer than 17 guest artists, from hip-hop royalty (Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Timbaland) and game-changing rappers (Minaj, Lil Wayne) to R&B superstars (Usher, Chris Brown, Akon) and breakout pop acts (Dev, Jessie J). Rounded out by Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Taio Cruz, Sia, and Guetta’s “fellow mad scientist” Will.I.Am.

With expected crowds well into the thousands, expect to party well into the night for the biggest house night of the year.
David Guetta will be supported by DJ’s Natalie Brogan & MaDJam. This is an 18+ event. Tickets on Sale Tuesday 17th January

Tickets and Tables Prices:
- General Admission – AED 195
- VIP platform – AED 395
* An all standing platform with access to its own bar.
21+ allowed access only (For the VIP)

Tables:
Platinum Tables – AED 9500 (additional price of AED 950 person, up to 5 extra)
Premium seating
Gold Tables – AED 7500 (additional price of AED 750 per person, up to 5 extra)
Secondary seating
Silver Tables – AED 5500 (addition price of AED 550 per person, up to 5 extra)
For Table Bookings call 800 FLASH (35274). All tables include space for 10 people, 2 bottles of spirits, mixers included and two VIP parking passes.

Make it a weekend:
Make it a Weekend, Make it a Yas Island Show Weekend. Plan your weekend at www.yasisland.ae
Hope you all have a nice event there, and as always be kind and send me pictures please if you can make it there :D

RunQ8 A 10Km Run Or Walk, January 21st 2012.

Posted: 9th January 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Sport/Activities

And its back again, a lovely 10Km run/walk starting near Starbucks Marina waterfront. They didnt say where or in which direction they will be heading, but hey its for a good cause, and its fun and healthy. If you can`t run, you can just walk or even stroll through! Just support the cause, thats what they want. Whats the cause you say!? Glad you asked, here are the cause and some general information about this nice setup…

About RunQ8:
RunQ8 is a 10K run organized by Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI) and Agility. An annual event, the focus of the race is to raise public awareness regarding health issues affecting our community, to support medical institutions, and to encourage healthy living in our society.
Each year RunQ8 will adopt a different health issue and work towards raising awareness in the Kuwaiti society. The first RunQ8 race took place on the 6th of November 2010 under the patronage of the Minister of Health, Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer. In 2010, RunQ8 supported Kuwait University’s Community Eye Health Program “Vision 2020″ in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

This Year Goal:
Running can improve road traffic safety in Kuwait! Sounds strange, doesn’t it? RunQ8, held on January 21, 2012, is aimed at raising public awareness around health issues affecting our community. As we all know, death by traffic accidents in Kuwait is the third leading cause of mortality and a large number of people and their families suffer the debilitating effects of injuries following accidents. You can help generate interest in this health epidemic by encouraging family and friends to participate in RunQ8!
This is the second Run Q8, and this year we are supporting the FSRI initiative to provide Post-Crash Intervention for Accident Victims and Families, as well as introducing Road and Traffic Safety initiatives into the local schools, where early intervention is the best predictor of future driving habits. These efforts are part of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety, a joint WHO-UN initiative to conquer the epidemic of road injury and death worldwide, where youth and children are disproportionate victims.

RACE DAY AND REGISTRATION:
Race Day begins at 8 am sharp at the Marina Mall near the Starbucks by the waterfront marina. You can pick up a registration form at our registration points. Registration Points are at FSRI in Salmiya, 8:00am to 8:00pm, and Extreme Sports in Salmiya and in Shwaikh , working hours from 10:00am to 1:00 and 4:30 to 10:00pm. Registration fee is 10KD and includes a race chip this year, due to the feedback from our runners last year, and race proceeds will also go towards our Road and Safety Initiative.
Not a runner? No problem! The race is really for everyone. You can choose to run, walk, or just stroll through to the finish line. Remember you are not only doing it to increase your fitness but also to support the cause – the Decade of Action for Road Safety.

They have done a great job late 2010, well planned and the support was overwhelming, you can see photos and videos and a nice review at “BananaQ8 Blog”
I hope this time will double the enthusiasm and the fun. Looking forward for this, even though i might attend it, but i cant wait to see the feedback about the whole things and how it will be.

For more information and a press release with photos and videos, go to RunQ8.org

Thanks for tuning in, Regards,
Saad.

WWE Raw World Tour In Abu Dhabi…

Posted: 2nd January 2012 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Sport/Activities

Another smack down from Flash Entertainment, they are bringing the WWE RAW LIVE to the middle east, Abu Dhabi to be exact!! I`m not a fan, but i still LOVE undertaker the bastard got charisma :D

I`m definitely not telling my nephews or they for sure will drag me there and i can’t hold all of them at the arena, they are KIDS and you know how they act. Any how, here is a little information about when is the event, where it will be held and the tickets prices. Hope you fans have fun out there and chill don’t act foolishly :D

“ WWE will make its live event debut bringing its action packed brand of entertainment to Abu Dhabi. The International Tennis Complex, Zayed Sports City will host the WWE RAW World Tour in February 2012 featuring WWE Superstars* John Cena, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, The Miz and many more.

WWE entertains audiences across the globe with dramatic storylines and thrilling in-ring action.

WWE currently has a strong TV presence in Abu Dhabi reaching more than 20 million households across the region with its flagship weekly shows, WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown. WWE Raw is broadcast on MBC and the Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, with WWE SmackDown seen on Orbit Showtime Network.

WWE is committed to providing PG family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media, publishing platforms and live events. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. In 2010 2.2 million fans attended 327 live events including 74 international events.“

Where: Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex At Zayed Sports City.

When: Thu, 9th February 2012 - Sat, 11th February 2012

Tickets Prices:
Premium (First two rows Ringside, not tiered) – AED 1200
Category 1 – AED 1000
Category 2 – AED 600
Category 3 – AED 300

To all the fans in the region, i wish you can make it.

Regards,
Saad.

‘Dubai Jazz Festival 2012′ James Blunt, Jools Holland, James Morrison AND Jason Mraz…

Posted: 20th December 2011 by BesTQ8 in All Posts, Music

Whooooooa!!!!! Seriously!!! someone please slap me so hard so i can feel its real not just a dream!! Jason Mraz Is HERE!!! Whoa!!! do i really have to add the other to the mix, Blunt AND Morrison!! I`m definitely speechless here, literally and literally!!

I`m SOOO IN for Jason Mraz and James Morrison weekend, i can skip Blunt for sure for the sake of these two!! So Dubai, we have a date!

Tickets, information and pricing: GO HERE!

I`m so so excited about this, Jazz and a weekend in Dubai! Not like Rock `N Roll but hey, its JAZZ!! :D

Hope to see you guys there on Feb 23th…

Update: This is the full line up for the festival, it turns out to be BIGGER than i thought!!! Whoa!!
http://www.dubaijazzfest.com/downloads/PROGRAM.pdf

Regards,
Saad