Introducing Young Globe Magazine

© Picture Young Globe Magazine 2011

Writers’ WordPicture a group of four to nine sixteen and seventeen year olds brought together by an irrational challenge: putting together a magazine in five days. Yet here we are, 120 hours later, and still standing. With this introductory mini-issue we hope to give you a flavour of what is to come with Young Globe: a global and general outlooks on subjects varying from art to science, politics to literature. In short, we hope to bring you a good mixture of things. We look forward to hear your impressions, and even share any contributions you’d like to put forward.

CONTENTS

ProfileYoung Globe SelectsOutreach: KiribatiFront Line : North African Revolts Whistle a tune Credits

Militant. Shrewd. Eccentric. Muammar al-GADDAFI

Through the years…

1942

20081977

Born near Sirte, Lybia

1969

Declares ‘people’s revolution’Creates the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah

Seizes power from King Idris I in a coup

Lybia takes responsibility for Lockerbie, renounces mass-destruction weapons

2003

Lybia and US sign mutual compensation deals for bombings on both sides

PROFILE

It’s interesting to see that Gaddafi himself rose to power through dissent in the 1969 bloodless coup d’état,

involving another seventy army officers overthrowing King Idris I and the Lybian Monarchy, a coup received with support and enthusiasm, especially by the youngest amongst the population.

Perhaps, based on these few factors alone one would wonder, what is there to damage the image of the longest-serving leader of both the Arab World and African continent? Muammar al-Gaddafi’s government

has been accused of many things, chief among them the abuse of human rights, and when looking into the man himself, although some evidence seems to point towards the opposite direction (his “Green Book”

offers his vision of both capitalism and socialism intertwined with aspects of Islam), one must be careful as to not fall into the trap of disillusionement that seems to have got hold of him.

It is also ironic that despite his discordial roots, Gaddafi’s government has a specific law forbidding any group activity of the sort.

Born in June 1942 near Sirte, Muammar al-Gaddafi is now preparing the grounds for his succession; as we’d expect from such a head-of-state, speculation over who might supersede is realistically unimaginative as

most heads now turn towards his son, Sayf al-Islam Gaddafi. But the population also has its plan for Gaddafi; although yesterday’s youth welcomed his swift and clean coup with élan, today’s, many as young

as fifteen, harbour sentiments just as drastic and unforgiving as their undesirable leader.

1988270 killed due to bombinb of Pan Am jet over Lockerbie

YOUNG GLOBE SELECTS…

Many great films have found their way into Young Globe’s selections for our introductory issue, and our final choice of three is a testimony to cinema’s great diversity within its own imaginarium. As we always try to strive for, there is something for everyone; a noir for the thrills-seeking and dark twists devotees amongst you, the trial of a cultural figure for others keenly interested in the life of…, and finally and dystopian drama for those who’d rather latch their hopes onto tortured souls than rogue leading men.

BRIGHTON ROCK Based on the 1938 novel by Graham Greene, Rowan Joffe’s Brighton Rock takes back to -you guessed it- Brighton, England 1964 and into the mind of a ruthless and disadvantaged youth, his strive to claw (or kill) his way up in organised crime and an ensuing precipitous fall. Staring Dame Helen Mirren (R.E.D), and emerging actress Andrea Riseborough (Made in Dagenham), Brighton Rock sees Sam Riley as the rascal ‘Pinkie’ obsessed with what the rest of us can only consider to be a death wish: becoming a mobster. And for those of you enthusiasts of the genre, and perhaps of the novel itself, though the remake is wildly said to hold up its own against the original (much unlike the other of its kind, Minghella’s The Talented Mr.Ripley of 1999), ultimately it’s up to you decide.

CREDITS

YOUNG GLOBE SELECTS…

HOWL Stepping out of the shadows of this lugubre cinematography and into the taboo and outrage that followed in the footsteps of Beat Generation partaker, Allen Ginsberg and his rather extensive poem. Howl, staring 127 Hours James Franco as sued poet, retraces the 1957 obscenity trial and the portrait of the man himself challenging himself and his generation to find new ways of expression.You’ll see more of the beat poets and writers this year, notably in the adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road by the same tite; here actor Tom Sturridge ( The Boat That Rocked) takes on the role of Ginsberg, doubling up with Sam Riley (Brighton Rock) as intimate friend Kerouac.

NEVER LET ME GO We are now out of the courtrooms, away from typing-machines and cold piers under

nebulous skies and in the haven of Hailsham boarding school, where our third and last selected motion story begins. Throwing together some of Britain’s most promising acting talents as are Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield), Never Let Me Go brings to life the acclaimed novel of the same title by Kazuo Ishiguro. Linking together ideas of humanity –or rather questioning it-, love, art (the idea of cloning hovers around the story more as a context than an exploited device) and the centerstage characters with much vulnerability, divide, yet determination and inseparability, Never Let Me go is as much a love story as one of friendship, and emtional struggle between the individual and society.

OUTREACH : KIRIBATI

The huge tolls of rising sea-levels, on small-scale environments…

Half-way between Hawai and Australia, 33 coral atolls straddling the Equator are steadily being gobbled up by rising sea-levels. President of the Republic of Kiribati, Anote Tong, has

estimated the remaining time for the islands to be efficiently inhabitable between 30-40 years. In addition to natural hazards such as typhoons and occasional tornados, the atolls are subject to

contamination of ground water; this is due in part to heavy migration causing heavy pollution of the lagoon south of the capital Tarawa, and traditional practises such as lagoon latrines, however

as expected the malignant face of Global Warming hides behind the second cause of this one of many alarming situations.

Fortunately the crisis is being addressed economically, as both the World Bank and the Australian government are tending to the hydric issue through the financing of projects that would the Kiribati

islanders maintain they clean-water supplies. There is only so much that money can maintaining against climate change; besides receiving generous aid, the Kiribati government has always

proven to rise up to the disproportianate challenges it has and is facing through their responsible and creative methods of preservation

One of the greatest preoccupations however concerns the youngest amongst Kiribati’s population, who, according to UNICEF, are becoming more affected by the “frightening and real” impact of the sea erosion on their homes, their land and heritage. It has, however, made them global exemplaries on how to cope in face of such a pressing issue. Battling against droughts, but also the distractions resulting from these –at first- seemingly beneficial fundings, from necessities such as education to transport. For now these youths are doing what they can, from holding informative workshops to assisting in island projects in planting along the disintegrating coastline (1, 143 km in total, just over that of Corsica).

What Kiribati and its proactive population reminds us is of the biggest climate change repercussion affecting not the environment but those who live in it ; that those rendered most vulnerable to it are not those causing it the first place, safely inland, amongst their effluent industries but rather those standing on the fringe of a world slowly crumbling into pieces, steadily sinking into oblivion.

FRONT LINE

North African Protests

Absence of Democracy, autocratic leaders and constitutions in the making, such is the face of 2011 northern Africa. Yet as dictators are being toppled and popular demands are crashing over governments, will these countries find strong, credible leaders capable of pulling them back onto their feet- in an endurable and feasible space of time, suiting the nation, the government, and the world at large?

Morocco   : Head of Government: Prime Minister Abbas el-Fassi

Since February the 20th, youth groups, labour unions and human organizations have rallied in demand of greater democracy for Morocco, run

on a constitutional monarchy. Unlike much of the rest of Northern Africa at the moment, protests have been peaceful overall as thousands have marched

through the capital of Rabat and other cities. In fact, Morocco has even sent urgent humanitarian aid to the Lybian border to aid refugees. Algeria has also

contributed in this humanitarian effort by evacuation 2, 800 Lybian civilians. However protests in Morocco also seem to be discouraged as Washington,

D.C. urges the population to cooperate with their government for greater stability even if at the cost of the desired greater democracy

EGYPT   : Head of Government : Egypt is a republic under military ruleProtests begun January 2011, as the population requested the removal of Mubarak, in power for now thirty years. Supporters of Mubarak and protesters came into conflict in what became the focal point of these revolts: Tahrir Square, Cairo. Deaths amounted to 300 before Mubarak finally pledged not to run again for government and appointed his first vice-president in his 30 years of rule before handing over power to the military. In March prime minister Ahmed Shafiq resigned to popular demand; a referendum on constitutional change is to be held on the 19th, in order to ensure competitive elections. Recently, Al-Issawi was appointed as the new Minister of Interior, his aim is to “restore security and stability in the Egyptian street”. Yet the constitution has been suspended.

FRONT LINE

North African ProtestsLybia   : Head of state : Col. Muammar al-GaddafiSince February the 15th, the anti-Gaddafi movement has been raging across the nation as civilians protested against Gaddafi’s abusive rule; the tensions escalated to breaking point as thousands were killed by Gaddafi supporters, however pro-democracy rebels now largely control eastern Lybia including the city of Benghazi. On Thursday the 4th of March, Security Forces made use of tear gas against the protesting crowds in Tripoli. Forces supportive of Col.Gaddafi have recently pushed back pro-democracy rebels in their westwards advance as they made progress towards Sirte.

Tunisia   : Head of Government : (interim) President Fouad Mebazaa

The situation in Tunisia began to intensify in December 2010, after a 26-year old committed suicide as police consficated his merchandise (fruit and vegetables), since

then the Tunisian population has been protesting against unemployement and a corrupt leadership. 219 were killed during the revolts, the precedent President Zine El Abidine

Ben Ali fled in January to Saudi Arabia. A civilian government supported by the military is now in place.

Whistle A Tune... Learning the Penny Whistle, introducing Duncan McTaggart

The penny whistle or tin whistle has long been 'out of fashion' in this country- superseded by the 'superior' instruments of the orchestra like the flute. Not only are these keyed instruments expensive but they are also less portable and perhaps even sound less natural.

The whistle, however, can be brought along anywhere and with a range of two octaves can play almost any normal sounding melody whether be it folk, pop or any other genre. Of course, its limitation to a handful of keys may illicit disapproving tuts from many a narrow minded 'classical musician' but is not a limitation that need bother the layman.

One can buy a tin whistle from most music shops or from that omnipresent source of everything- the internet- for only a few pounds. Although there is only a little difference between most makes some of the very cheapest are a little harder to keep a steady note- I'd really recommend a “Clarke Original D Whistle” for a few extra pounds just because it isn't necessary to particularly steady your breath. The only thing that really matters is this:

Please make sure it is in the key of 'D.'

[You don't really need to understand 'key's just yet but in case you do, a 'D (major)' whistle also plays the key of 'G major' and all the modes related to those keys.]

As the lessons go by I hope to teach you not only a new instrument but also to show the joy of music in general and to broaden your mind in that regard. I would say that this instrument is a key (and for some reason this word has confusingly been used for three entirely separate things in this first lesson) to many other instruments (flute, saxophone and clarinet to mention just a few) but this may entice a groan from many of you who in primary school tried, and likely failed, to learn the dreaded 'recorder.' I assure you now that the whistle is more self explanatory and after I teach you a couple of small tricks and tips, has a nicer sound.

What Not To Do…1. First, and this is essential, ensure that the cook book is left with the proximity of a cup of coffee, so that you

spill the beverage all over the pages, making it almost completely illegible.2. After making the recipe nicely impossible to read, begin search for pen and paper to write down the shopping

list. During search for a biro that works, begin boiling the kettle for second cup of coffee.3. Discover that you don’t own a single usable pen, and therefore have to engrave shopping list on tiny post-it

note with an eyeliner pencil. Proceed in trying to translate coffee-stained pages of cookbook.4. Make second cup of coffee; consider making it Irish to calm nerves from stress caused by cooking.5. Copy ingredients as follows:6. Realise you can’t read your own bloody writing and copy list again.

7. Spill second cup of coffee on new list and on yourself and curse. 8. Curse a lot, as coffee is still boiling hot.9. As well as gaining third degree burns from scalding hot coffee, you also ruin last remaining stain-free white

shirt. Change clothes. Copy list for the third and hopefully final time.10.Get ready to leave for local supermarket chain; then become overwhelmed by desire to support small local

independent shops. Feel smug and proud of your own do-good nature. 11.Leave house; head to nearest local corner shop and begin filling basket. Shop owner fills bag with ingredients

then you realise you have left purse at home. 12.Get filthy looks from shop owner AND the queue building behind you. Typical British ‘tuts’ ensues, and so you

scuttle out of the shop, red faced, filled with embarrassment and still no cake ingredients.13.Have a nap to recover from hectic morning/near death coffee experience. 14.Wake up with only half an hour until shops shut. Embark on frantic fifteen minute search for list and purse.

Finally find them, though now house looks like a bomb site. Decide will tidy after eating delicious home-made cake.

15.Head to supermarket (the small businesses will be fine without your support).16.Begin purchasing everything you need. Beginning to believe that you have supreme baking abilities and leave

with everything you need. Everything you need, except eggs. 17.Curse. A lot. Then go to the nearest corner shop (not the one where the forgotten-purse-debacle occurred) and

begin your support for independent shops once again.18.Have all ingredients now laid in front of you. 19.Wonder why you’re putting in all this effort for a charity cake sale. Oh right: charity! 20.Get mind out of gutter. 21.Focus. Think of many admirers who will leer over your deliciously voluptuous buns at bake sale.22.Proceed with the following fowl ups: add too much flour to bowl, get eggs shells in the mixture, open sugar

packet much too enthusiastically and spill the grains all over the table, don’t make enough mix to fill the whole of your cake tin, and burn the pathetic amount you did make to a blackened crisp.

23.The next morning head to Tesco’s and buy a twelve pack of cupcakes for bake sale. Transfer them into an old biscuit tin.

Finally, pass off cupcakes as your own delicious creation, achieving said do-gooder smugness and cooking credibility!

Holly Moffat

As you can by our name, Young Globe Magazine aims at international collaboration and contribution, a global forum for students to young professionals. We are interested in everyone’s experience and perspective, whether you’re a globe trotter or have lived in the same country all your life. What brings Young Globe readers and writers together is our interest for international topics; whether it be photographs, interesting correspondence, journals and diaries, even fictional stories and cartoons, it would be a pleasure for us to offer you a space to simply speak out.

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The YG Team,

WORDS

PROFILE: MUAMMAR GADDAFI

Bruna Mondlane

WHISTLE A TUNE: LEARNING THE PENNY WHISTLEDuncan McTaggart

WHAT NOT TO DO: Holly Moffat

PICTURES

TURKISH AND EGYPTIAN LANDSCAPES:Annalise and Antonio Martins

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