Abu Dhabi Corniche

It was a weekend, we were bored, called up Amjad and went out for photo session. Zeeshan and Hamdan were along too.

1. “We will do it” means “You will do it”
2. “You have done a great job” means “More work to be given to you”
3. “We are working on it” means “We have not yet started working on the same”
4. “Tomorrow first thing in the morning” means “Its not getting done “At least not tomorrow!”
5. “After discussion we will decide – I am very open to views” means “I have already decided , I will tell you what to do”
6. “There was a slight miscommunication” means “We had actually lied”
7. “Lets call a meeting and discuss” means “I have no time now, will talk later”
8. “We can always do it” means “We actually cannot do the same on time”
9. “We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight extension of the deadline” means “The project is screwed up, we cannot deliver on time.”
10. “We had slight differences of opinion “means “We actually fought”
11. “Make a list of the work that you do and let’s see how I can help you” means “Anyway you have to find a way out, no help from me”
12. “You should have told me earlier” means “Well even if you told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference!”
13. “We need to find out the real reason” means ” Well I will tell you where your fault is”
14. “Well Family is important; your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected,” means, “Well you know…”
15. “We are a team,” means, “I am not the only one to be blamed”
16. “That’s actually a good question” means “I do not know anything about it”
17. “All the Best” means “You are in trouble “

Porsche Abu Dhabi Team

Ali & Sons Co. L.L.C., and Porsche Middle East & Africa launched the latest range of Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4.

On the eve of 19th October, dignitaries and V.I.Ps from Abu Dhabi gathered to witness the scintillating launch of the latest range of Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4.

The Carrera and Carrera 4 boast a flat-six 3.6-litre powerplant with direct fuel injection that develops 345 bhp, a total of 20 bhp more than before. Meanwhile, the Carrera S and Carrera 4S, with its 3.8-litre engine, is up by 30 bhp to 385 bhp, bringing scintillating performance beyond the 300 km/h mark.

The 911 Carrera Coupé with manual gearbox, gives figures of just 10.3 litres/100 km, while the Porsche Doppelkupplung PDK version, with its double-clutch transmission, gives even greater fuel economy of just 9.8 litres/100 km.

The new Porsche 911 range of models are the first Porsche production cars to boast the Porsche Doppelkupplung PDK transmission. Having introduced this technology on track cars over 20 years ago, the German carmaker has gained a reputation as pioneer of this outstanding feature. Seven gears shift electrohydraulically without any interruption to traction, power and pulling force.

Other features within the new 911 Carrera powertrain includes larger air filters. Also, there is now the Drive-off Assist on all new models in the range, which makes the cars more responsive to hill starts.

The Carrera 4 now features Porsche Traction Management (PTM), which is able to convert the superior power and torque into powerful acceleration and handling under all driving conditions. This technology was only previously only available on the 911 Turbo.

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system now comes as standard on Carrera S and 4S models. Meanwhile, larger brakes work very effectively with Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and now comprise the Brake Pre-filling and Brake Assist functions on all models.

Deesch Papke, Managing Director of Porsche Middle East & Africa, said: “The Carrera and the Carrera 4 offer outstanding performance with a range of cutting-edge technology. With even more power and a host of innovations, this new generation Carrera with its unmistakable silhouette stands out for its performance, economy and provides an even more thrilling driving experience.”

Got my hands on a Porsche!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Left to right: Hamdan, Masood and Zeeshan.

1. Cut the boring parts

I try to leave out the parts that people skip. ~Elmore Leonard

2. Eliminate unnecessary words

Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. ~Mark Twain

3. Write with passion

Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. ~William Wordsworth

4. Paint a picture

Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. ~Anton Chekhov

5. Keep it simple

Vigorous writing is concise. ~William Strunk Jr.

6. Do it for love

Write without pay until somebody offers to pay. ~Mark Twain

7. Learn to thrive on criticism

You have to know how to accept rejection and reject acceptance. ~Ray Bradbury

8. Write all the time

Quantity produces quality. If you only write a few things, you’re doomed. ~Ray Bradbury

The way you define yourself as a writer is that you write every time you have a free minute. If you didn’t behave that way you would never do anything. ~John Irving

9. Write what you know … or what you want to know

If any man wish to write in a clear style, let him be first clear in his thoughts; and if any would write in a noble style, let him first possess a noble soul. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Learn as much by writing as by reading. ~Lord Acton

10. Be unique and unpredictable

I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite. ~G. K. Chesterton

Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative. ~Oscar Wilde

Zest. Gusto. How rarely one hears these words used. How rarely do we see people living, or for that matter, creating by them. Yet if I were asked to name the most important items in a writer’s make-up, the things that shape his material and rush him along the road to where he wants to go, I could only warn him to look to his zest, see to his gusto. ~Ray Bradbury

Following what works will only get you so far. Experiment with new styles, even if it means taking criticism. Without moving forward, you’ll be left behind.

It was simple. Got the texture from the building. Edited it in Adobe Photoshop. Final render in Bryce 3D. Color correction in Adobe Photoshop.

Used the textures from “Kingpin”. Did the work in 3D Studio Max. Color correction in Adobe Photoshop.

One of the perfumes in my must have list. Color correction in Adobe Photoshop.

This escalator I made in 3D Studio Max. Color correction in Adobe Photoshop.