Lifestyles
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Taste Of Success In Grapes
The Law of Averages works to everyone’s advantage at one point or another. Depending upon your definition of success, as the law dictates, you’ll find it. However, it would be in your best interest to increase the odds to your benefit by being in places where opportunity often knocks, once, twice, or even three times.
Keeping that optimism at... Read more...
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SEDONA, AZ: REFRESH YOUR SENSES WITH AN ESCAPE TO NATURE
Imagine waking up to a bubbling creek, the sun christening the sides of soaring red cliffs, and hearing the echo of birds soaring in the canyon below. That was the morning that I awoke to at Junipine Resort in Sedona, AZ.
Escaping hot, dry Phoenix, I escaped two hours North to Sedona– and with it, the cares of reality. The temperature... Read more...
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A LETTER TO MY FATHER...
There is nothing quite like seeing someone you love, in a crowd of strangers, rushing towards you.
I will never forget the sight of my father– 6 feet tall, shouting my name as if I we hadn’t just spoken on the cell phone agreeing to meet at this particular place at the airport, waving frantically at me. When we embraced we both... Read more...
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SOUTH AFRICA: From Safari To Splendor
Luxury doesn’t immediately spring to mind when one mentions South Africa, yet there is great potential for it– especially if you’re armed with Dollars or Pounds. Read on…
‘Safari’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘journey’, but who says you can’t travel in style? The outdoors is a huge part of South Africa but an equally huge... Read more...
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MICA RUNWAY: A Show Like No Other
A disability defined by the dictionary is a lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability. The first lesson; don’t believe that definition. Proof positive of that perspective is the spectacular array of talent I was introduced to at the MICA Runway 2008 Event which took place over the course of 4 days.
The four day event... Read more...
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THE BENEFITS OF WHITE WINE...
Many are aware of the negative effects that drinking alcohol can have on ones’ health and mood. For example, if one drinks too much alcohol it can affect the liver, cause people to act foolish, and worst of all cause weight gain! So when reports that red wine, when consumed in moderation, was good for your health, it was music to many wine drinkers... Read more...
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THE BEST DESTINATIONS IN THAILAND
Travel to anywhere foreign (read international territory), especially for a first-time traveler to that particular destination, may seem both exciting and intimidating -- a see-saw of emotions between the two. Thailand and the continent of Asia, in particular, seem to evoke a number of emotions on the latter end -- questions, concerns, anxiety, and a... Read more...
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CONCERNING THE PRESIDENCY...
Like many Americans, I am awestruck by Barack Obama’s poise, thoughtfulness and grace under pressure. Some say he is ‘Kennedyesque’, the splitting image of Bobby. But a more accurate comparison may be to a humble peanut farmer from Georgia.
While Obama has many of the same qualities as Jimmy Carter, there is another striking similarity... Read more...
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CANAL RESTAURANT: Fashionably Beyond Fusion
Every once in a great while, a truly inspiring restaurant opens in the valley, bringing with it a unique concept, an inspiring menu and an unforgettable ambiance. CANAL in Scottsdale is one such restaurant, and it is making waves. On its calm, cool surface CANAL seems to be an upscale, trendy spot where shoppers and executives in the Fashion Square area... Read more...
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HOW 20 MINUTES A DAY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Are you dragging at work? Do you feel your career is stagnant? Are you struggling to pull yourself out of bed? Why may you ask? The reason may simply be that you are not paying attention. You are walking through your life as if it was a dream. There is a solution to this problem, and it only costs twenty dollars. You only have to do it for 20... Read more...
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THE FAST & THE RIDICULOUS: Top 5 2008 Sports Cars
Driving up the San Diego coastline this morning, an all too familiar occurrence caught my attention. A glimpse of green in my rear view mirror. The high pitched engine scream. A flash of neon zipping by my left. Ah yes, another Lamborghini.
As much as I love my little Toyota Corolla, I sometimes long for a gas guzzling, speed-limit destroying... Read more...
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STAR POWER: Our Addiction To Celebrities
The public’s fascination with celebrities has emerged over the past decade or so with ever growing passion and interest. Fame has changed enormously in recent years thanks to the internet and our ability to post words, pictures & videos within moments of their actual occurrence. With increased access to these “A-Listers” the public has found a... Read more...
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TYRA BANKS: On The Runway Of Life
Everytime I write I let my imagination write the words instead of my fingers. It’s instinct. As soon as I think, write, my imagination goes berserk. Especially if it’s a subject I could type 1,000 paragraphs about. But, I won’t type that many words. Use few words to say more (English 101). That being written, I could write at least 1,000 words... Read more...
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DARJEELING, INDIA
An average train journey on Indian trains would be comfortable, but fail to get a reservation and you would be in for some adventure of a different sort. Nudging at a passenger next to you. Using your most convincing lines to stop small mobs from squatting right below your feet . Changing dialects from Tamil, Telugu, Oriya and Bengali only to be... Read more...
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ABOLISHING THE BAN: D.C. Vs. Heller
The residents of Washington, D.C. have not been able to legally own handguns since 1976. Its all quite plain and simple, thanks to the District's Firearms Control Regulation Act, which banned ownership. The Act also required that all firearms be stored in the home “unloaded, disassembled, or bound by a trigger lock or a similar device.” For the... Read more...
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OBAMA: Politics Or Personality?
Rabid supporters rallying around a charismatic leader. Posters of this charismatic leader hanging up in the front of store windows, at bus depots and in people’s houses. Popular sloganeering from the leader and his core group of supporters.
What does the above description remind you of? A Communist-era despot like Nicolai Ceaucescu? A more... Read more...
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MAKE GOOD SEX GREAT: What She Really Wants
The thing men will never understand about sex is. women will never say what they want. They may show you, or even insinuate.but they will never come out and tell you what to do. Same as in life really. This makes your job difficult, and I am thankful not to be in your spot. However, I am going to take pity on you and try to help you through the maze of... Read more...
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For The 'Hulk' It Wasn't Easy Being Green
Anger, fury, isolation, loneliness, death, secrets, egos - alter egos - and jealousy, the green-eyed monster itself - these are the traits belonging to Dr. David Banner and his mammoth, ultra-strong, oh-so-golly-green giant alter ego on The Incredible Hulk. These are also the themes that run rampant throughout the very making of the popular sci-fi... Read more...
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ANGER MANAGEMENT
Anger is a normal emotion. It’s the body and mind’s natural way of dealing with a stressful situation, and it’s been with us since the dawn of time. There is nothing inherently wrong with anger. It’s what we do with it and how we choose to express it that often gets us into trouble.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic... Read more...
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TIM RUSSERT: Tribute To An Icon
Before Tim Russert's unexpected death, Meet the Press was a big part of my weekly routine. I'd attend church on Sunday morning, then I'd come home. In the afternoon, I'd go to my computer and visit the Meet the Press web site. I'd click on the "Watch the Telecast" link, and I'd listen to the program while blogging or doing my homework.
I always... Read more...
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Cambridge: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
If you happen to be in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area, be sure to check out the exquisite and unique Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Its extensive collections and gorgeous architecture make this museum an absolute paradise for all lovers of the arts.
The Gardner Museum was the creation of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a remarkable and... Read more...
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Tribute to the GodFather Of Soul; JAMES BROWN - Photos By James Dingle
Please, Please, Please. It's OK to beg. Sometimes the best course of action is to beg. You may want someone to believe you, so you have to beg. In order to get out of denial you may need to beg to better understand the circumstances that lead to your confusion. A lot of fans worldwide are begging to understand the lost of the Godfather of Soul... Read more...
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Innovative & Legendary VJ/ DJ Host: RALPH MCDANIEL
P> We all want to be good at something in life. To be good at something signifies a sense of personal accomplishment for most of us. In fact, if most of us could be good at just one thing we could die as happy men. However, for some of us ‘good’ is just not good enough. For these people being good is just where it all starts, but you’re still... Read more... -
POWER: THE 48 LAWS OF POWER
Law 1
Never Outshine the Master
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of... Read more...
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Paris: Café Constant
People go to restaurants for a lot of different reasons. Sometimes, it’s just to get a night off of cooking for themselves. Other people want to be treated like kings, waited on and made to feel special with all sorts of outdated etiquette rules. However, sometimes you just want to find a place that feels like a home away from home, something that... Read more...
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Antwerp: The Real Old New York
When I backpacked across Europe with two of my friends one summer, I kept a travel blog, titling each entry with lyrics of a song that somehow involved the city we were visiting: I love Paris when it sizzles… Flower of Scotland… In Dublin’s fair city…. Until I got to Antwerp. I didn't know any songs with Antwerp in the lyrics. I also didn't know... Read more...
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The South of France
Nothing says you’ve made it like a villa in the south of France. Just say the names out loud, Cannes, Nice, Saint Tropez, Cap D’Antibes, and your mind conjures up images of the rich at play on the endless private beaches along the coast. Many successful men choose to buy a property on the French Riviera. Sean “Diddy” Combs, David Beckham, Tom... Read more...
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Otho: Minneapolis' Newest Hot Spot
Otho Restaurant and Lounge, located at 949 Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, is definitely bringing a lot of heat to the usually frosty mid-western city this winter. It’s the first Pan-Asian concept restaurant in the trendy Elliot Park neighborhood; blending European and Asian ingredients and techniques to create a delicious fusion. Next to Chicago... Read more...
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The Ferrari F430
The Ferrari F430 replaced the 360 Modena in 2004. It was first revealed at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. Although it does share many common characteristics as the 360, there are still many differences. It has a bigger engine, more power, and a higher top speed. It also has very advanced traction control settings, including launch control. The car is available... Read more... -
The Bentley GT Coupe
The Bentley Continental GT coupe has fast become a favorite among the elite car enthusiasts. With the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of more than 180 mph it's sure to feed your 'need for speed' and stay ranked among the top coupes for years to come. Power will be fed through a new, paddle-operated... Read more... -
Stand And Fight: The Sound Of A Thousand Men
On October 21,2007 one thousand men black and white, will stand together with their fists in the air and a prayer in their hearts for the city of Philadelphia. Looking up to political and community leaders as if on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, brothers together will stand committed to initiate a change. They will be recruited army style into... Read more...
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Taste Of Success In Grapes
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DIRECTOR ELI ROTH: GIVING TRUE HORROR FANS A NEW HOPE
In 1979 an eight-year old kid by the name of Eli Roth was sitting in a darkened movie theater waiting for the featured film to start. He had no idea what was coming next, but as soon as the creature popped out of John Hurt’s stomach in the horror classic “Alien”, Roth knew what he wanted to be when he grew up... a horror film director. As soon as... Read more...
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ZAIRE BAPTISTE; FILMMAKER
The entertainment industry is full of images, fantasies and illusions. Actually, that’s the backbone of what makes entertainment what it has become…a form of escapism. The differences between reality and the images portrayed through cameras are controlled by the imagination of the directors who bring scripts and ideas to life on screen. One such... Read more...
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Views From A Woman's Perspective
What’s the deal with men today? They’re walking around thinking they’re all of that and a bag of Doritos! Brothers, please, take heed in what I’m about to tell you. Women are not impressed by your pomp and circumstance. There’s no need for you to go around acting like you’re the last man standing just because you’ve read how statistically... Read more...
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The Trip: A Cross Country Excursion Through The Southern States
There are not many times in your life where you are able to dedicate an entire month to traveling. So when my roommate told me that he was leaving Boston and moving to San Diego, I jumped at the chance to drive with him through the southern states – a part of the country that I have always longed to explore.
Our first stop on the trip was New... Read more...
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Materialism
The funny thing about materialism is this: any object is only a status symbol, if its purchase indicates fellowship in a selective status group. If newcomers are able to buy these objects, they lose their status as status symbols. And in today's world purchase is controlled through exboritant price, initimidating places of purchase, and... Read more...
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Tokyo's Stylish Neighborhood For The New Cosmopolitan; Roppongi Hills
The next time you are in the land of the rising sun, don't miss an opportunity to visit or spend the night at Roppongi Hills, the new star-studded designer playground for the new generation of Tokyo revelers and international business travelers that is packed with big name designer shops side by side and on top of each other in Tokyo’s impressive... Read more...
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Establishing A System Of International Justice To End Impunity
If the twenty first century is to avoid the brutality that was a hallmark of the twentieth, a legal system that ends impunity to the perpetrators of the worst crimes known to humanity - genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture, extrajudicial executions and disappearances - must be established and implemented worldwide. Such a system is... Read more...
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Society: 2007 Elections To The U.N. Human Rights Council
Respect for human rights must underpin the election process This year’s election of members of the Human Rights Council will take place on 17 May 2007. General Assembly resolution 60/251 establishing the Human Rights Council provides that Member States, when electing members of the Council, “shall take into account the contribution of candidates... Read more...
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Samsung Stands Tall with the New Surround Sound Sets
We just don't want to hear music ok; we want to feel it, we want it to rock the cells to the core with all those added special effects and clarity…isn't it. After the TWQ120 home theater system, Samsung has now taken wraps off its new home cinema line-up, including the HT-TXQ120, which they claim to be the world's first full 1080p upscaling DVD... Read more... -
The Kaliâ - Art Bathtub - Soothe Your Luxurious Instincts
When you wish to soothen out your mind and silently want to slip into the pampering world of luxury, then the Kali’ Art bathtub could be your best companion. It has a suave modern touch with genuine exterior leather, which is available in oak color and a wenge wood finish. While the smooth interior is made of white acrylic, it also encompasses four... Read more...
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MHS Neo Radiator, Get the Moon Home!
We are getting the Moon to your drawing rooms, although an expensive one, but surely the one that would entice you. The MHS Neo radiator is an incredible 700mm tech-art innovation your hi-tech drawing room desperately calls for. The round beautiful halo will light up your room with 800 watts by using a hidden neon light. The stainless steel finish frame... Read more...
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World's First Dual 19-inch LCD in a Vertical Format
Seems like everything is already up and running, and those dual screens just look like they were specially meant for your desks. We have already introduced you to some innovative dual screen devices, including Fujitsu's Turntable PC, the dual-display Asustek notebook, Tenbuno, and the Canova dual touchscreen laptop. Now, an outfit called Neuro Logic... Read more...
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Bruno Fattoriniâs MDF Italia LCD Plasma TV Panel
One of the best ways to show off your riches is to have a gigantic flat screen panel in your living room. Designed exclusively for use with LCDs and plasmas, the MDF Italia LCD plasma TV panel offers space for the TV mounting without the need for pricey wall interventions. It’s an upshot of Bruno Fattorini’s ingenious craftsmanship. A... Read more...
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You Don't Need Expensive Clothes In Order To Pick Up Hot Women
Everyone knows the important role that being well dressed plays in the dating game. But you don't need to spend thousands of dollars in order to be well dressed. All you need to know is how to color coordinate the clothes you buy so that you look even more attractive to hot females.
I used to have this friend that had no regard for his public... Read more...
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Tourist Attractions In India
India is a rich country endowed with beautiful landscapes, mountain ranges, historical places and a rich cultural heritage. This ageless beauty and warm hospitality has attracted tourists from all over the world and will continue doing so in the years to come. India has fascinated many people over the centuries. It is a country full of tradition, culture... Read more...
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Dubai: Your Newest Sunshine State
Forget about the Florida Keys this season. Pack your bags, and make your newest vacation home Dubai. This sunshine state is set to overtake Florida as the world's number one vacation ownership market. Caroline Zerrini feels at home.
Aruba, Jamaica, Dubai I want to take you . . .
If you've always wanted to infuse your vacation with a... Read more...
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Intro Into The Mother City: Cape Town, South Africa
Conventional wisdom in South Africa has it that Johannesburg is an African city and Cape Town a European one. But Cape Town is more properly a Creole city; roughly half its population is colored, and admixture of white Afrikaner, Khoisan (think Hottentot Venus!) and Javanese descended from the old slave class. If you think race in America is... Read more...
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The Importance Of Sexual Chastity
People talk about sex 24/7. There are people who accuse me of giving advice that would only work on promiscuous women as opposed to women who are looking for more than just sex. However, many of those people have taken my advice out of context (www.stopsimpinmovement.com). For those who complain about me or other men like myself "always... Read more...
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RISING ECONOMY: THE CITY OF DUBAI
Dubai was a city that most people around the world had never even heard of a mere ten years ago. That is rapidly changing. It boasts one of the world's fastest-growing economies, and Dubai is well on its way to becoming an important global city. Dubai is in a constant heated competition with the economies of most developed countries. The city seemed to... Read more...
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Sonic Chair Throws Audiophiles in True Acoustic Isolation
We have earlier told you about some amazing hi-tech chairs for the music buffs, including the iChair, Amadeus Sound System multimedia chair, RelaxOne chair, music sofa, and the pod-shaped Pumpkin swing. Aimed at true audiophiles, the new Sonic Chair is a pod-like seat that puts it occupant in a personal sound space and minimizes the unwanted ambient... Read more...
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Is College the Only Option?
Millions of American youth are told that a college education is the only road to success. The path away from college, they are warned, is littered with minimum wage jobs, renting verses owning, and regrets over lost opportunities. However, is this necessarily true? Is education, particularly college education, the only path to personal success and growth... Read more...
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Harare: a city of contrasts
The Zimbabwean capital, Harare, is a city of deeply contrasting lifestyles. While the vast majority are barely surviving rampant inflation of over 4500% and the highest in the world, a small elite, comprising President Robert Mugabe’s closest associates, is increasingly enriching itself from a crisis it has spawned.
These people are the senior... Read more...
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Crete the Island of Contrasts
“We followed the way through the narrow, picturesque streets to the next village. It was Piscopiano. There we were suddenly invited to a little kafenia, a typical place which is mostly visited by Greeks self. In the only room there were standing few tables, chairs and a TV on the top of a big refrigerator. The old, wooden floor, blue painted... Read more...
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Lola
Lola, the newest restaurant by local celebrity chef Michael Symon, recently opened on E.4th St. Fans of Symon will not be disappointed when they enter this eclectic space. The alabaster bar glows from underneath and generates a warm light that makes everyone look beautiful. The space blends Asian influences like lacquered walls with earthy natural stone... Read more...
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The Basics Of Wine
It’s a question from the ages, for the ages, and just as important today as it has been in centuries past. Shall I have red wine with my meal, or should it be a white wine? Well, here is a quickie course in selecting the right wine for the right time.
The most basic rule of wine etiquette is that red wine is for red meat, and that white wine is... Read more...
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David Mills On Caviar - photos by emperors roe
Good Taste International is about excellence on every level, in every field. So what better food to profile in our first issue than the high end delicacy known as Caviar. With that in mind, we caught up to an expert on the subject. David Mills, C.E.O. of Emperors Roe, and online store for fine foods, wines, and champagnes for people with exquisite... Read more...
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Good Health: Herman Smalls
Before you take on the great task of conquering the world, you first have to conquer yourself. There’s no better way to conquer yourself than through good nutrition mentally, physical and spiritually. Meet Herman Smalls, one of the best physical trainers in the business for the last 20 years. Trainer to the stars, and to the average person with an... Read more...
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Good Spirits: Al Duncan
With all the day to day pressures of life constantly over us, it’s hard sometimes to come up for air and just get a moment to think. If we had that moment to think, maybe we would go back to certain moments in our lives when we were more compelled to dream about what we really wanted to do in life, what really fulfilled us. One of the top killers... Read more...
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Good Advice: Jay - Faith; On Approaching Women
Ok fellas, I know, I know. You already know everything there is to know about women right? Think again. Even the most seasoned mack of all macks understands that even his knowledge is only a small fraction to understanding the complex dynamics of a woman. How she thinks, how she feels, her different moods, etc… At any rate, we’ve brought to... Read more...
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Sophia Stewart, Mother of the Matrix
Picture this; you write a body of work. You break down a portion of that body of work into a screenplay. You then shop and submit that screenplay to the big production houses in Hollywood with dreams of having it converted into an epic film, only to receive no response. That would be fine, considering that 90% of the film industry is based on... Read more...
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Edese Doret - Private Plane and Yacht Interior Designer
In a world full of excess, from clothes, to houses, to cars, to planes, to boats…someone has to be responsible for designing some the things that the world’s affluent enjoy. Enter Edese Doret, custom interior designer of luxury private planes and yachts for some of the richest people in the world. Here, Edese tells us what his journey was like... Read more...