Profiles Ovi magazine talks to an individual about their work, life or philosophy. They range from public figures to the lesser known, yet no less interesting...


	The man who gave hope and dignity by Thanos Kalamidas Hours after reading that Nelson Mandela, Madiba is dead; I find it dificult to write or think anything. Is just his eyes looking at me that I see and feel. I can just repeat an article I worte about him three years ago and really really wish that now, he
	A good science fiction book expands the mind: Tobias Buckell by Kourosh Ziabari Born in Grenada in the Caribbean, Tobias Buckell is a New York Times Best-Seller science fiction and speculative fiction author. Having lived in Ohio since 1995, Buckell started submitting his writings to magazines and newspapers since he was in high scho
	Ceebrolistics interview by Edna Nelson Ceebrolistics have been dropping beats on Finland since the early 90's and like any experimental Hip-Hop group they are pretty complicated guys, but unlike other Hip-Hop heads I've met they are pretty friendly too. Before a show in Helsinki I caught up

	Helluvabang! by Asa Butcher Leif Nielsen is the Technical Director at Ilotulitus Oy and has worked with fireworks for 27 years, ever since leaving the army as an explosives and gunpowder chemist, "The more involved you become in fireworks, the more you realise that it isn't just a
	GLTB OVI by Asa Butcher Opiskelijavinokkaat, also known as OVI, is a heterogeneous group of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans students living in Helsinki. Member Marja Ruuska discusses OVI, sexuality and gender dichotomy with Ovi Magazine.
	Little girl with a huge voice by Asa Butcher Alexandra Alexis is a 21-year-old French/American/Finn living in Helsinki and she has a passion for singing that is only matched by the unexpected power of her voice…
	A stand-up magician by Asa Butcher October 31st 2006 marks the 80th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death, one of the world's greatest pioneers of magic and illusion. In honour of Houdini and National Magic Day in the USA, we chat with Malcolm the Magician…
	Let the acoustics flow by Asa Butcher Elisa Laiho Acoustic Flow are a Finnish folk-pop group supporting Dervish, one of Ireland's biggest bands, tonight at Tavastia Club in Helsinki, but who are they?
	All about Eva by Asa Butcher "I claim that there is a political wisdom, which should be used not only for your self but also for others. That is my political banner!" exclaims an enthusiastic Eva Biaudet...