The Dubai Enquirer is Dubai's premier satirical news source. This well reputed Middle Eastern fake news institution began life in 1983 as The Dubai Metropolitan Daily Inquisitor, covering events including the opening of Jimmy Carrefour's all-purpose VeggieMart and the Under-5 Arabian Flugtag tragedy
It sadly folded in 1994 and the DMDI's original team were all deported. However, twelve years later, new funding saw the paper's resurrection - together with a new title and a new mission statement: To bring Dubaians a comprehensive range of news solutions for the modern age.
Under the leadership of editor Clive, The Dubai Enquirer has gone from strength to strength, covering the stories other UAE dailies fail to spot, or can't be bothered to write about. Now up to issue ten (issue six is below), The Dubai Enquirer's crack team of roving reporters has unearthed stories such as Dubai's rejected Winter Olympic bid, the plans to build an exact replica of Dubai further up the UAE coast, and the live performance by the Middle East's most controversial rap star, Mosque Def.
As The Dubai Enquirer's popularity gained momentum in early 2006, many of Dubai's other media outlets tried to get onboard. In March 2006 Clive and Randy of the Enquirer appeared on DubaiEye radio station, discussing the publication's success and topical issues such as the plans to build a lifesize statue of Dolly Parton in Dubai's Al Mamzar park. Since then, the Enquirer has been interviewed for The Gulf News and Emirates Today, and has received significant mentions in Campaign magazine and Time Out Dubai. It was during March 2006 that The Dubai Enquirer received its highest accolade, being described as "inexplicably rude and cruel" by Secret Dubai, a well respected member of Dubai's blogging community (based in a small hamlet just south of Jebel Ali).
The most high profile member of The Dubai Enquirer's team is probably the outspoken and controversial Mrs Penny Francis, chairwoman of the Dubai Women's Circle. In what many described as a "media coup", The Dubai Enquirer managed to persuade Mrs Francis to come onboard as a columnist and regular commentator. Mrs Francis hit the Dubai headlines in late 2005 following several letters in the local press.
In April 2006 The Dubai Enquirer came under criticism from its many legions of fans following a sponsorship deal with sports-lifestyle hydration solution Frootee Spritz. The publication, for one issue, changed its name to The Frootee Spritz Enquirer, and many suggested this was detrimental to the paper's image as a platform for non-biased reporting, as was the seemingly unnecessary mentioning of Frootee Spritz - and its refreshingly tangy taste - in many of the stories.
Issue 8 of The Dubai Enquirer saw several further mentions of Frootee Spritz. However, any complaints regarding this matter were overshadowed by the critical acclaim the paper received for its exclusive and heartwarming coverage of Colin the Cod, the UAE's most famous errant fish.
The Dubai Enquirer does not focus purely on its editorial content. In March 2006 it sponsored Ukrainian boyband Eastern Blox during the Dubai leg of their world tour. It was during this event, held at the Deira Arena, that the founding member Yuri sensationally quit the pop act while live on stage, proclaiming musical differences that were beyond repair.
It was world exclusive time with Issue 10, as the Enquirer reported on plans to build a multi-billion dollar man-made high-security, prison complex off the Dubai coast. Called 'Archertraz', the development would, from space, form the image of celebrity ex-con Jeffrey Archer.
With the launch of issue 10, The Dubai Enquirer threw a lavish, no-expense-spared party in Dubai. Among those local celebrities in attendance were Mr Ravi, proprietor of Ravis Restaurant in Bur Dubai. The event was deemed a triumph by local media, but rumours circulated just a few days later that both editor Clive and PR manager Dwayne had not turned up, instead choosing to send actors instead. There has been no confirmation of this.
Shortly after the 10th issue party there was a period of extended silence from The Dubai Enquirer camp, with no sign of a new issue and little comment from any of the editorial team. Editor Clive was reportedly spotted on a beach in Guatemala drinking Moet with Lord Lucan and Richie from the Manic Street Preachers, but no proof arose.
However, on November 6, 2006, some two and a half months after the release of Issue 10, The Dubai Enquirer shocked the world by announcing that a German consortium, Krankenhaus Kartoffelsalat AG, was purchasing a 51% stake in the company and assuming control.
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It sadly folded in 1994 and the DMDI's original team were all deported. However, twelve years later, new funding saw the paper's resurrection - together with a new title and a new mission statement: To bring Dubaians a comprehensive range of news solutions for the modern age.
Under the leadership of editor Clive, The Dubai Enquirer has gone from strength to strength, covering the stories other UAE dailies fail to spot, or can't be bothered to write about. Now up to issue ten (issue six is below), The Dubai Enquirer's crack team of roving reporters has unearthed stories such as Dubai's rejected Winter Olympic bid, the plans to build an exact replica of Dubai further up the UAE coast, and the live performance by the Middle East's most controversial rap star, Mosque Def.
As The Dubai Enquirer's popularity gained momentum in early 2006, many of Dubai's other media outlets tried to get onboard. In March 2006 Clive and Randy of the Enquirer appeared on DubaiEye radio station, discussing the publication's success and topical issues such as the plans to build a lifesize statue of Dolly Parton in Dubai's Al Mamzar park. Since then, the Enquirer has been interviewed for The Gulf News and Emirates Today, and has received significant mentions in Campaign magazine and Time Out Dubai. It was during March 2006 that The Dubai Enquirer received its highest accolade, being described as "inexplicably rude and cruel" by Secret Dubai, a well respected member of Dubai's blogging community (based in a small hamlet just south of Jebel Ali).
The most high profile member of The Dubai Enquirer's team is probably the outspoken and controversial Mrs Penny Francis, chairwoman of the Dubai Women's Circle. In what many described as a "media coup", The Dubai Enquirer managed to persuade Mrs Francis to come onboard as a columnist and regular commentator. Mrs Francis hit the Dubai headlines in late 2005 following several letters in the local press.
In April 2006 The Dubai Enquirer came under criticism from its many legions of fans following a sponsorship deal with sports-lifestyle hydration solution Frootee Spritz. The publication, for one issue, changed its name to The Frootee Spritz Enquirer, and many suggested this was detrimental to the paper's image as a platform for non-biased reporting, as was the seemingly unnecessary mentioning of Frootee Spritz - and its refreshingly tangy taste - in many of the stories.
Issue 8 of The Dubai Enquirer saw several further mentions of Frootee Spritz. However, any complaints regarding this matter were overshadowed by the critical acclaim the paper received for its exclusive and heartwarming coverage of Colin the Cod, the UAE's most famous errant fish.
The Dubai Enquirer does not focus purely on its editorial content. In March 2006 it sponsored Ukrainian boyband Eastern Blox during the Dubai leg of their world tour. It was during this event, held at the Deira Arena, that the founding member Yuri sensationally quit the pop act while live on stage, proclaiming musical differences that were beyond repair.
It was world exclusive time with Issue 10, as the Enquirer reported on plans to build a multi-billion dollar man-made high-security, prison complex off the Dubai coast. Called 'Archertraz', the development would, from space, form the image of celebrity ex-con Jeffrey Archer.
With the launch of issue 10, The Dubai Enquirer threw a lavish, no-expense-spared party in Dubai. Among those local celebrities in attendance were Mr Ravi, proprietor of Ravis Restaurant in Bur Dubai. The event was deemed a triumph by local media, but rumours circulated just a few days later that both editor Clive and PR manager Dwayne had not turned up, instead choosing to send actors instead. There has been no confirmation of this.
Shortly after the 10th issue party there was a period of extended silence from The Dubai Enquirer camp, with no sign of a new issue and little comment from any of the editorial team. Editor Clive was reportedly spotted on a beach in Guatemala drinking Moet with Lord Lucan and Richie from the Manic Street Preachers, but no proof arose.
However, on November 6, 2006, some two and a half months after the release of Issue 10, The Dubai Enquirer shocked the world by announcing that a German consortium, Krankenhaus Kartoffelsalat AG, was purchasing a 51% stake in the company and assuming control.
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Puget Park is a small neighborhood park in the north end of Tacoma, Washington. It is located on the northeast side of the intersection of North 31st Street and North Proctor Street in a residential area near the Proctor District. The park is known variously by the names of Proctor Park, Yellow Slide Park (after the large yellow slide in the playground there), and Proctor Street Bridge Park. The park includes a play area for children, picnic tables, and a path down to nearby Old Woman's Gulch, where it connects with another park, Puget Gardens Park.
The Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition is a team mathematical contest held by the Missouri Section of the Mathematical Association of America. The competition often takes place in a college or university around Missouri in late March or early April. Each team can have up to three competitors who together solve ten problems that are divided into two sections. The winner is the team that has the most points. The competition has become more and more popular, growing from sixteen teams in 1996 to thirty-three teams in 2007.
Seth Thurston is a multi media artist living in New Mexico.
Seth A. Thurston was born in Pueblo, Colorado. His father was a part time artist, and he began to develop his skills at an early age. Beginning his career with designing a series of billboards for the Emergency Nurses Cancel Alcohol Related Emergencies (or ENCARE) at the age of 13, the artist has found his work featured in a multitude of different media.
To date he (and his alias, "WIKD") has produced a variety of art that can bee seen both in private collections, and in public galleries. Mr. Thurston produced the ouija board prop for the film , and was also featured in a 10 page interview about the production of his darkly authentic ouija boards in the Book "Everything Ghost".
Seth Thurston went on to work as head of paint production at the now defunct Anticipation! Co. clothing line. His designs were featured in both Seasons catalog and Nordstrom's. Mr. Thurston also produced a plethora of mosaic tile pieces that adorn some of the larger homes in the southwestern United States.
Seth was contracted to produce a series of lithographs at the
[http://www.unm.edu/~tamarind/ Tamarind Institute]of the University of New Mexico. Both lithographs being African Art themed, the first was titled "Baga". "Baga" features a ritualistic mask of the swampy coastal peoples of Guinea. The second lithograph was titled "Lega" and featured a central African Lega tribe statue.
Seth Thurston lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and holds studio hours in his home. After lending his lyrics and voice to the track "Zip It Up" produced by Chicago based recording label "Branded Insane Records" in late 2006 Seth A. Thurston continues to produce art, and explore new and revolutionary mediums.
Seth A. Thurston was born in Pueblo, Colorado. His father was a part time artist, and he began to develop his skills at an early age. Beginning his career with designing a series of billboards for the Emergency Nurses Cancel Alcohol Related Emergencies (or ENCARE) at the age of 13, the artist has found his work featured in a multitude of different media.
To date he (and his alias, "WIKD") has produced a variety of art that can bee seen both in private collections, and in public galleries. Mr. Thurston produced the ouija board prop for the film , and was also featured in a 10 page interview about the production of his darkly authentic ouija boards in the Book "Everything Ghost".
Seth Thurston went on to work as head of paint production at the now defunct Anticipation! Co. clothing line. His designs were featured in both Seasons catalog and Nordstrom's. Mr. Thurston also produced a plethora of mosaic tile pieces that adorn some of the larger homes in the southwestern United States.
Seth was contracted to produce a series of lithographs at the
[http://www.unm.edu/~tamarind/ Tamarind Institute]of the University of New Mexico. Both lithographs being African Art themed, the first was titled "Baga". "Baga" features a ritualistic mask of the swampy coastal peoples of Guinea. The second lithograph was titled "Lega" and featured a central African Lega tribe statue.
Seth Thurston lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and holds studio hours in his home. After lending his lyrics and voice to the track "Zip It Up" produced by Chicago based recording label "Branded Insane Records" in late 2006 Seth A. Thurston continues to produce art, and explore new and revolutionary mediums.