F-Style Chicago Magazine Issue 4

F-STYLE Issue

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Things to know about Breast Implants

DCP

Finds Solutions for Chicago Violence!

JOB & TRANSPORTATION!

Must Have!

Saftey APP for Models

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WHO IS

Jai Rose Not your Typical

Chicago VIXAN!

What Jobs Should pay in the Modeling Industry Celebrity News & Fashion

By Featured Colomist

Sam Graham The LifeStyle Maverick

Passport Collection

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by Shontay Pinder

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CHICAGO FAM LISTEN UP! Support my friend Agin Muhammad as he presents his murder mystery stage play WASHINGTON HEIGHTS! Live Sept. 21st @Kennedy-King College! Catch it now Chicago before it hits Atlanta & NYC!

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Free Mammograms, Breast Exams, Pelvic Exams and Pap tests and low cost treatment to all UNINSURED women http://www.cancerscreening.illinois.gov/

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step-by- step

F-Styling For Editorial Shoots

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reating and styling a editorial shoot can be a long and difficult process it you do not coordinate your shoot in order. To many times in the Urbane Fashion Industry, clients want things fast and quick but do not know how to plan for a good shoot. They maybe great at what they do creatively and in business but shoots are a different story. With this in mind here is a simple guide for new clients, models and other industry team members to review to plan out for successful shoots. We will expand on these guidelines more in future publications.

First have a vision try to work with the end in mind ask yourself what does should the end process look like- this means create some type of vision board for the final look you want to achieve with the team. Make a story board of the shots and angels you are seeking to get and discuss this with your team.

Pay attention and map out the following: -how long will the project possibley take to shoot factoring in hair and make up applications -lighting techniques and set up -color theroies -model posing expresions & emotions you -want to convey -the message of the editorial (storyboarding) how many images are needed to build the story.

-textures -backgrounds -style of hair -and finally wardrobe Again this is just a brief overview of the process more to come.

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ontent Knowledge Nuggets p. 24 Featured Model p. 40 Modeling for a Cause p. 66 The Funniess? p.102

Lips by Dawn p.76 F-Style Chicago Magazine Online Solo’s Body Blitz Tip p.32

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Writers for our editorial/social media board F-style Chicago magazine is seeking writers who have a passion for delivering the news, a strong desire to have their views heard and understand the importance of being an outlet in assisting others who are unable to speak out. Send writing samples and contact information to: Fstylechicagomagazine@gmail.com Attn: writers Proofreaders: We are especially seeking out college students who want to gain experience in copy editing. Students will have an opportunity to grow with our Magazine. Send brief resume and interest to: Fstylechicagomagazine@gmail.com Attn: proofreaders Photographers If you love taking pictures of fashion, art, people, etc, contact us. We are looking ofr photographers who are creative and who enjoy what they do. Get your work featured in our Magazine as an editorial, feature or even a Cover Page. Talented Photographers anywhere who want to get placement can contact us at: Fstylechicagomagazine@gmail.com Attn: Photographer Let us know what’s happening on the streets.

What’s happening on the streets in your town? Let F-style know all about it! We are looking for the breaking news through social media. We want to tap into the pulse of what’s really going on. Scams, gossip or whatever you tell us because we want to hear about it, if it’s hot enough it could even be a cover page feature.

Errors & Omissions All articles and advertisements expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views and thoughts of it’s publisher or founder. All submissions of articles and content accompanying to be used for editorial purpose are the responsibility of the writer. All communications to any listed writer and or editor is subject to being used for editorial content.

Any questions please refer them to our magazine at:

Feed back Your feed back is always appreciated. We are seeking to advance our online magazine while preparing for our national print run and our tv showcase. We want to hear from you, the readers of F-Style. Let us know your views, thoughts and opinions about our magazine and our mission and how we can make it one of the most read online magazines world wide.

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Editor’s Note Your success is only limited by your ability to consistently THINK. Yes, I know that’s not how the saying goes. But the truth is- you need only the faith or belief in yourself to achieve that which you desire.

Desire without expectation is simply wishing.

Marcus Fizer Editor-in-Chief

Desire connects you by an pull of expectation to that which you desire. Therefore your success, no matter what area of life you want to transform depends sole upon your ability to think and truly expect to be, do or have that which you desire.

For it is the law- God’s law of the universe. It is your right to be happy and free If you can think of it, and then truly believe in it’s possibility, have faith in the impossible probability of it. You will think into reality. The impossible probability + the expectant attitude, is the equation of pushing past those habitual patterns of behavior that tell you to be fearful, tearful and in a state of uncertainty. Remember you are the life you have now and in the future.

When you step outside of your comfort zone and dare to believe that you can go from Poor to Rich- Unloved to Loving- Unhappy to Joyful- Failure to Success.You can think into your life the results you want.

The results you want are in the moments that you want to quit but your can’t because inside you feel that maybe just maybe this stuff is real and if it is . . . . you don’t want to be on the other side of wishing still wondering what if.

In this issue I am very proud to bring a new format a new look as we grow and develop to the next phase of the publication moving into our TV showcase. I thank everyone who have been so patient as we continue to move forward to make a meaningful platform to showcase our talent and develop our crafts for the greater good of our community, homes and individual selves.

Hadiya Pendleton Foundation info http://www.hadiyasfoundation.org/ Toll-free 855-4hadiya (855-442-3492)

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I want to give a special shout out to my Celebrity Columist SAM GRAM C.E.O or Designer Lifestyles who has stuck with us through thick and thin. He has brought us many interviews with some of the great celebrities I admire and with him we will really see the good things the celebrietes in our publicaiton are doing.

DID YOU KNOW?

FREE LAW ADVICE Hey did you know you can call the Chicago Bar for Free Law questions every 3rd sat of the month Call a lawyer at 312 554 2001 Website Resourses http://makeupsjournal.com/

Key Fashion Personalities Adrian

Alber Elbaz

David Bailey

Fabien Baron

Stella McCartney Jil Sander Valentino

Roger Vivier

Matthew Williamson Diana Vreeland Recommended Video KRS ONE -What is the True meaning of Hip Hop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybufC_3KJwk f-Style Chicago Mag/ 2013 13

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BLOW TO THE

Green!

Cure

“The US Government has known since 1974 that Cannabis cures Cancer.”

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Healthy You T he US Government has known since 1974 that Cannabis cures Cancer.

In ‘72 Richard Nixon wanted a larger budget for his war on drugs. He thought that if he proved Cannabis caused lung cancer like cigarettes do, he would get the support he needed. He gave the Medical College of Virginia 2 years to do a study on the effects of THC on the body. In ‘74 the study was completed.

It turns out, THC when ingested in highly concentrated forms (such as eating Cannabis oil) will attack any mutated cells in your body while strengthening and rejuvenating the healthy cells.

They found the PERFECT cure for Cancer. It worked fast, it worked well, it worked on many different forms of Cancer in ALL stages and it had ZERO harmful side effects. (Unlike Chemo which deteriorates your entire body and kills 1 in 5 patients. Not only that, but it dissolves ALL forms of tumors and can even combat super-bugs like MRSA.) When Richard Nixon saw the results of the study he was FURIOUS. He threw the entire report in the trash and deemed the study classified. In 1976 President Gerald Ford put an end to all public cannabis research and granted exclusive research rights to major pharmaceutical companies, who set out — unsuccessfully — to develop synthetic forms of THC that would deliver all the medical benefits without the “high.”

Moorish Civic & Law We only found out about the study a few years ago thanks to dedicated medical and law professionals who filed Freedom of Information Requests. The Govt lied for many reasons.. One of the main reasons is Pharmaceutical Companies. They spend billions every year lobbying to keep Cannabis illegal because they make TRILLIONS off Cancer drugs and research. They are already well aware that Cannabis cures Cancer. They have a great con going at the moment.

Cancer patients and their loved ones will spend their entire life savings or even sell their houses and businesses in order to pay for Chemotherapy and other Cancer treatment drugs. A lot of the time they spend all that money and their loved one dies anyway.

If the public found out that the Government has been lying for over 40 years, that MILLIONS of lives could have been saved and that the dying could grow the cure they need in their backyard...

The Public would be going APESHIT. PLEASE keep an open mind

about this. I realize it’s hard to believe but I PROMISE YOU, it’s true. If you want to know more, you should Google ‘Cannabis Cures Cancer’. You will see that there are thousands of published scientific studies, articles, books and documentaries on the subject. Id start with the film ‘Run From The Cure’.

Its one of my favorites PS: I feel the need to be EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAR here because many people have attacked me for sharing this information. SMOKING CANNABIS DOES NOT CURE CANCER. EATING CANNABIS OIL DOES. There have been A LOT of skeptics about this. I highly suggest you actually RESEARCH THIS SUBJECT rather than demonize the people that have already actually researched it. Cannabis DOES CURE CANCER... This is not a rumor, this is not some internet hoax.. THIS IS A FACT. Every single person I know that’s tried this cure, has successfully cured their cancer. Do you get what I’m saying? I KNOW PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT BE HERE TODAY IF IT WEREN’T FOR THIS CURE. DO NOT TRY TO TELL ME ITS NOT TRUE. I already know FOR A FACT, that it is. Plenty of people have posted proof in the comments on this post.

Check before you doubt!!

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F-Style

Cookin Healthy What Healthy Snacks Are You Making Today?

We get models coming in Starving all the time to the studio because they simply do not know how to cook or plan right for their caloric intake and think they have to starve before shoots : ( WRONG!!! Here are just a few budget conscious tips of what you can prepare that is tasty and has great health benifits to keep you healthy and energized for those long shoots! NO PIZZA & POP will NOT be on the menu !

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Ingredients: 1 ripe Banana, peeled and sliced lengthwise 4 tbsp Lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon Instructions: * Line toaster over tray with nonstick aluminum foil. Preheat oven to 350째F. * Lightly brush banana halves with lemon juice. Place cut-sides up on toaster tray. * Spoon honey over banana halves and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven; cut into 1-inch pieces.

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F-Style Cookin Healthy Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Breakfast Tart serves about 6 oven to 325F 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup mixed chopped nuts and seeds (I used almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds) 5 Tbsp butter, melted 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract about 3 cups Greek yogurt assorted sliced or whole fruit for topping Mix the oats, nuts and seeds, melted butter, honey and vanilla together in a bowl until everything is thoroughly coated.

Press the mixture into a greased 10” tart pan with a removable bottom (or a pie plate). Use a measuring cup to help press the granola evenly across the pan and up the sides.

Bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden.

Let cool. You can make the crust ahead if you want to and fill it the next morning just before serving.

Fill the tart with Greek yogurt, and smooth out evenly.

Arrange the fruit on top.

Serve immediately INGREDIENTS (Makes 1 Serving) 6oz diced chicken breasts 2 tbsp Perfect Spaghetti Sauce (see Salads, Soups and Sides section) or any healthy commercial spaghetti sauce ? cup low-fat mozzarella 1 whole wheat pita bread ¼ cup sliced mushrooms ¼ cup diced green pepper ¼ cup diced red pepper ¼ cup chopped onions Salt and Pepper to taste 20 f-Style Chicago Mag/ 2013

DIRECTIONS 1.Cook chicken separately. Cut in slices.

2.Spread Spaghetti Sauce on one side of the Pita Bread 3.Top with chicken and veggies 4.Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper 5.Bake in the oven at 375°F. for 15 minutes or until pita bread is crusty.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving Calories: 410 Protein: 44g Carbohydrates: 36g Fats: 10g

BIGGEST LOSER PANCAKES Biggest loser oatmeal & egg white pancakes. They say once you try these, you will never go back. tastes like French toast!

Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1 cup rolled oats, dry 1 cup cottage cheese 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions: In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.

Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. For each pancake pour 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle. Flip when they start to bubble. Cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batches, spraying the griddle as needed. Makes about 10 pancakes.

Number of Servings: 3 Nutritional Info Per Serving: 181 Calories, 2.7g Fat, 10mg Cholesterol, 361mg Sodium, 20g Carbs, 2.8g

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APP

B-SAFE

Tech Watch

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Just wanted to pass this on to you:Models and young ladies get The bSafe ‘panic alarm’ app

“”bSafe is a safety service that can easily be used by anyone… I chose it because I saw the potential to solve real problems for kids, parents, and anyone looking to increase their overall safety,” Jada said in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with them to increase the reach and impact of an already fantastic security tool.” Here’s how it works. Are you ever worried when walking alone at night? Or do you feel vulnerable when jogging on empty paths? Perhaps you have a health issue and need to be able to reach people immediately in case of emergency? bSafe app has the Ultimate SOS Button which is a big red button to activate the alarm and reach out to your selected safety network of Guardians. Select as many Guardians as you want, and add 911 or your national safety service as your Call-Guardian. The SOS alarm alerts all Guardians at once by call (one person) and text that you need help. It even includes a a link to your live GPS location and a video recorded from your phone. Plus, your live GPS trace, time, date & duration of alarm, and your recorded video are all immediately uploaded and stored in the bSafe servers when you trigger the alarm. If your phone is lost or thrown away, this information will still be available for the police and your Guardians. It’s evidence! It’s even great for those not so dangerous situations. Get out of a bad date, bad meeting or uncomfortable situation with a Fake Call. bSafe makes it easy for you to make the phone ring when you need it the most. You can even define who the call is going to be from. Dad calling when you’re on a date asking you to come home is the perfect excuse to get away.

Go to: http://www.bsafeapp.com/ and download today

Home Health Care

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Knowledge Nuggets

FAT FLUSH

WATER I have had several of you ask me about what to eat for losing weight and staying fit. Years ago I was certified as a W.I.T.T.S. personal trainer but I have not practiced in a long time due to my schedule.

This is my way of keeping current on health issues that I get all the time from new models. They never know what what to eat on the go when shooting or auditioning or practicing for long hours. Here is something I found that might really help out instead of grabbing that pop or red 40 filled juice. ENJOY!

You should drink at least three 8 oz glasses per day, they say the longer it sits, the better it tastes. You can eat them as well but they are intended as flavoring and still work, so that is a personal choice. The Vitamin C turns fat into fuel, the tangerine increases your sensitivity to insulin, and the cucumber makes you feel full.

Try it for 10 days and see what you think!

Ingredients per 8 oz serving Water 1 slice grapefruit 1 tangerine ½ cucumber, sliced 2 peppermint leaves Ice – as much as you like Directions Wash grapefruit, tangerine cucumber and peppermint leaves. Slice cucumber, grapefruit and tangerine (or peel). Combine all ingredients (fruits, vegetables, 8 oz water, and ice) into a large pitcher.

Stir & Enjoy!

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FREE COLLEGE! I read an article last night that talked about Oregon seriously considering making their public universities and colleges free. It’s called the “pay it forward” program. The only stipulation would be that the students would have 3 percent of their postgraduate paychecks deducted for 25 years.

And that money would go into the fund to help the next students.

Your thoughts?

DID you Know?

Inexpensive

Protein!!!

Drinking too much cola may cause excess water to enter the bowels, which in turn leads to diarrhea, and loss of potassium, the researchers said. High amounts of caffeine can also increase urine production and decrease potassium re-absorption, the researchers said. Potassium plays a role in helping a person’s heartbeat, and low levels of potassium may cause heart rhythm problems.

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have seen so much in the industry becasue I service many clients from many walks of life. More and more I have experience both younger and older models come to the studio with implants. I hear many stories and I see many jobs that are good and many not so good. I had to ask my dear friend/doctor /model LaTanya Morris PA-C about this.

We decided to do an article on this so that more models and women in general know not only what to expect but also hopefully after reading this article if you have any further question you can contact LaTanya for more info before you make you decision for the best route to go with what you are seeking to do with your body. I learned a lot looking over this article and I trust you will too.

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The BASICS

1.) Breast implants are used for reconstructive purposes following trauma, breast cancer surgery or birth defects as well as for augmentation to increase size and appearance in women not satisfied with their natural size.

2.) FDA has approved both salinefilled and silicon-gel filled breast implants. Though silicon may look and feel the most natural, saline filling is the most commonly used in the U.S. as it was previously thought to be associated with fewer complications and risk.

“No two patients will have the same experience with breast implants�

The RISKS 3.) Breast implants DO NOT increase risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, research shows that women with implants have a lower incident of 30 percent reduced risk of breast cancer than women without implants.

4.) Though cancer risk appears decreased, implants obscure 15-50 percent of breast tissue, decreasing full breast visualization and signs early breast cancer detection through mammogram. However, it is still necessary to have imaging done as mortality of breast cancer is still decreased with appropriate screening.

5.) There his potentially a possible association between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a cancer of the immune system. Research is currently underway in linking this rare cancer with breast implants.

6.) Breast implants may impact the ability to breast feed affecting the production of milk. This depends greatly on the location of the incision and placement of the implant above or below the breast muscle. Leakage of the implant into breast milk is also a

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possibility and it is unknown at this time how or if this will affect the baby.

In SHORT No two patients will have the same experience with breast implants. Breast implants are NOT lifetime devices and more than likely will require additional surgeries at some time in the future for complications such as leakage, rupture, lifting, etc. It is important to communicate with the surgeon about short and long-term risk, warnings, precautions, complications and monitoring of breast implants.

I encourage patients to do their own research starting with the Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED) when considering augmentation or reconstructive breast implants. Despite any stigma of breast implants, studies show that the majority of women are satisfied with the results of their surgery.

LaTanya Morris PA-C

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Ingredients You

Never Want to See on Your Nutrition Label.

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e all know that most of the food in our communities are not good for us, but many of use really do not know why and what effecticts most of this long and short phrased ingreditents are and what they do. Please take a look at this list and really understand what you are putting in your beautiful bodies and realize that for some, if you are constintly sick or have any other issues of health that it just might start with the basic things you go to the cornerstore or even your groucery store to eat that is keeping you in ill health. WHAT�S IN YOUR FOOD?

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This preservative is used to prevent rancidity in foods that contain oils. Unfortunately, BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) has been shown to cause cancer i n rats, mice, and hamsters. The reason the FDA hasn’t banned it is largely technical—the cancers all occurred in the rodents’ forestomachs, an organ that humans don’t have. Nevertheless, the study, published in the Japanese Journal of Cancer Research, concluded that BHA was “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and as far as I’m concerned, that’s reason enough to eliminate it from your diet.

2. Parabens

These synthetic preservatives are used to inhibit mold and yeast in food. The problem is parabens may also disrupt your body’s hormonal balance. A study in Food Chemical Toxicology found that daily ingestion decreased sperm and testosterone production in rats, and parabens have been found present in breast cancer tissues.

3. Partially Hydrogenated Oil

I’ve harped on this before, but it bears repeating: Don’t confuse “0 g trans fat” with being trans fat-free. The FDA allows products to claim zero grams of trans fat as long as they have less than half a gram per serving. That means they can have 0.49 grams per serving and still be labeled a notrans-fat food. Considering that two grams is the absolute most you ought to consume in a day, those fractions can quickly add up.

The telltale sign that your snack is soiled with the stuff? Look for partially hydrogenated oil on the ingredient statement. If it’s anywhere on there, then you’re ingesting artery-clogging trans fat.

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5. Caramel Coloring

This additive wouldn’t be dangerous if you made it the old-fashioned way—with water and sugar, on top of a stove. But the food industry follows a different recipe: They treat sugar with ammonia, which can produce some nasty carcinogens.

How carcinogenic are these compounds? A Center for Science in the Public Interest report asserted that the high levels of caramel color found in soda account for roughly 15,000 cancers in the U.S. annually.

Another good reason to scrap soft drinks? They’re among The 20 Worst Drinks in America.

6. Castoreum

Castoreum is one of the many nebulous “natural ingredients” used to flavor food. Though it isn’t harmful, it is unsettling. Castoreum is a substance made from beavers’ castor sacs, or anal scent glands. These glands produce potent secretions that help the animals mark their territory in the wild. In the food industry, however, 1,000 pounds of the unsavory ingredient are used annually to imbue foods—usually vanilla or raspberry flavored—with a distinctive, musky flavor.

7. Food Dyes

Plenty of fruit-flavored candies and

CHECK YOUR LABLES

1. BHA

the FDA allows their use. Unfortunately, once ingested, nitrite can fuse with amino acids (of which meat is a prime source) to form nitrosamines, powerful carcinogenic compounds.

Ascorbic and erythorbic acids—essentially vitamin C—have been shown to decrease the risk, and most manufacturers now add one or both to their products, which has helped. Still, the best way to reduce risk is to limit your intake.

sugary cereals don’t contain a single gram of produce, but instead rely on artificial dyes and flavorings to suggest a relationship with nature. Not only do these dyes allow manufacturers to mask the drab colors of heavily processed foods, but certain hues have been linked to more serious ailments.

A Journal of Pediatrics study linked Yellow 5 to hyperactivity in children, Canadian researchers found Yellow 6 and Red 40 to be contaminated with known carcinogens, and Red 3 is known to cause tumors. The bottom line? Avoid artificial dyes as much as possible.

8. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

“A Journal of Pediatrics study linked Yellow 5 to hyperactivity in children”

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, used as a flavor enhancer, is plant protein that has been chemically broken down into amino acids. One of these acids, glutamic acid, can release free glutamate. When this glutamate joins with free sodium in your body, they form monosodium glutamate (MSG), an additive known to cause adverse reactions—headaches, nausea, and weakness, among others—in sensitive individuals. When MSG is added to products directly, the FDA requires manufacturers to disclose its inclusion on the ingredient statement. But when it occurs as a byproduct of hydrolyzed protein, the FDA allows it to go unrecognized.

Source: Post via Holistic Dad

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Did you know eating pork, drinking whole milk, eating excessive amount of cheese, eating foods with trans fat & saturated fats, foods with a lot of sugar and sodium is really bad for the body. Also, drinks such as pop and energy drinks has too much sugar. Those are all considered to be the negatives for the body and the muscles will not grow properly and efficiently becuase of these “bad fats� thats inside the body.

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On the other hand, people should consider Almond milk, no pork at all, baked or grilled poultry such as, fish, chicken, and lots of fruits and veggies.

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To add, more importantly, drinking half of your body weight of water daily, and eating those “good carbs� such as baked sweet potato and exercising at least 3045 every other day is great for the body and gives the body great energy.

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HerPanache.com

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WHO IS! i a

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hen I first saw this young lady, I thought she was the typical model, cute but just trying to be your typical eye candy vixen. Well I was wrong, go figure LOL. This little model will surprise you with her talents and ambition of what she plans to do in the industry. I was very honored to work with her and I believe that she will be

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Q. What is it that defines your style?

A. I think that versatility defines

my style always changing it up showing your best light in all genres.

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Q. What got you started in the business ?

A. What got me started in the business is my appreciation for photography and art. There is a science to it and when it’s done right it is beautiful.

Q. What major designers do you seek to work with and why?

A.. I would like to work with as many designers as possible because everyone is so unique and has something to offer that is innovative.

Q. What new project do you have coming up in 2013?

A. The new project I have coming up in 2013 is modeling for a new hair company .

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“ My dream Photoshoot is to be a part of something that will ignite a movement for change and bring people together.�

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What should a model in your opinion consider when modeling in your city?

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“The only thing a model

should consider is the weather ! Whether or not she/he would you like to shoot in the cold or wait till it gets warm to have amazing shots.�

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Featured Model:

Q. What would you say is the strongest talent or feature you have to stay competitive in the industry?

A. A strong talent that I have to stay competitive in the industry is that I have the ability to maintain focus and when you are passionate about something it’s not work for you. You are doing something you enjoy you will automatically produce great outcomes.

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“What would surprise most people about me is that I am conversant in the German language and I am passionate about cooking and baking.�

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Q. What cities would you like to visit to model in and why?

A. I have been to New York but I have never modeled there and I would choose New York City to model because of the scenery, the people, the food and fashion.

Q. What does the future hold for you in the industry, where do you see yourself going?

A. I see myself a evolving as an even more well-rounded individual who inspires and helps others conquer doubt and go out and chase their dreams.

Q. What are some of the obstacles you deal with as you move forward in your model pursuit?

A.. Moving forward in my model pursuit the obstacles are time management ; because you want to be a part of everyone’s project but you want to make sure that you give 100% for each project , and not try to have 10 projects going on that you don’t have time for.

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Q. If you could change anything about the modeling industry in your neck of the woods what would it be?

A. I would change the fact that it would be more acceptable for people under 5’5 to do more runway or fashion shows.

Q. how can we keep up with you, what are your social sites we can follow you at?

A.My social sites I love are my Twitter: @Jai_Rose my Instagram : @JaiRose21 and my Facebook : www.facebook.com/Jai.rose.21 Q. If you were a superhero or villain, who would you be and what would you use your powers to do?

A. If I were superhero I would love to be Wonder woman and try to save as many children as I could.

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Local Celebrity News

AROUND TOWN WITH SAM GRAHAM JR.

I would like to extend much gratitude to this distinct gentleman Sam Graham Jr. Sam has worked with me early on in my career as a photographer and I have seen him grow and he has seen me grow. Over the years I have called upon Sam for much guidence and like a big brother he was always there for me. I am AMAZED at his design skills but now he has equally impressed me with is interview skills and take charge attitude as he works the Celebrity Market for our feature stories. I can not brag on him enough and tell you how proud I am to have him on the team for our Celebrity and Local interviews.

Enough of my high praises LOL I will let his experience and talent speak for it’s self in this article introducing you to this great man and featured columist

S

amuel Graham is a na-

tive of the North Shore Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois with a vast amount of experience in the professions of Fashion, Human Services and Counseling, Advising, Life Coaching, Lifestyle Consulting, Personal and Professional Branding, Higher Education Consulting and Administration, Teaching/Tutoring, and Debt Management/Elimination.

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Samuel is an experienced Men and Women’s Fashion Designer and Stylist, has worked with the design and fashion team of Bradley Bayou Couture - Beverly Hills, California, and has launched his California based collection Sam Graham - Avant Garde which is currently being sold to private clientele and at Soultry Shoes in Chicago, Illinois.

Samuel has worked with and/or interviewed artist, entertainers, and personalities such as Roy Ayers, Chaka Khan, J. Moss, K-Jon, Terry Hunt, Lee England, Jr., De-De McGuire, Val Warner, Karlie Redd, Damon Williams, and Charles Gregory; just to name a few.

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Samuel holds undergraduate degrees in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Apparel Manufacturing Management/Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising - Los Angeles, CA, a Master of Education in Human Services and Counseling degree from DePaul University in Chicago, a Professional Life Coach Certification from the Life Coach Institute of Orange County, and working on his Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Samuel has over 25 years of experience in the Lifestyle/Life Coaching industry as well as Fashion, Higher Education Consulting and Administration, Career Planning, and Debt Management.

Samuel is a very approachable, results oriented, no non-sense entrepreneur, with a flair, style and client-base that is as diverse as his professional and personal life experiences.

His client base includes media personalities, major colleges, community colleges, and universities, individuals, social organizations, teens, employed and unemployed workers and professionals from all walks of life.

Samuel is all about growth, happiness, and life management not only for himself, but for those around him and the clients served by his company - Designer LifeStyles.

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F-Style Magazine is looking for models to feature in our next upcoming projects and issues. Models should contact us directly.

Models in the Chicago Land area must participate in a 1 hour educational seminar in order to be considered for any of our fashion, commercial and lifestyle shoots for the publication .

Candidates will be required to undergo a training on the fundamentals of modeling, how to build a portfolio, proper presentation, self marketing, how to build yourself as a brand and how to properly network.

This seminar is designed for you to ask questions and gain insight in the right ways of being a model.

The models you see in our spotlight section are on their way to improving and expanding their careers as models. Our approach is all about diversity and a . Urbane expression of your aspirations. However we are about doing it right. Be apart of our vision and style.

Learn how to be the model you know you can be How to submit email: fstylechicagomagazine@gmail.com attn: Spotlight Model Include full name, age, phone, 3 pics, measurments and a brief bio about yourself.

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“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” f-Style Chicago Mag/ 2013 61

Paid Modeling

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o many models always talk abut they want to get paid, but really have no clue of what to ask for or even what type of jobs are available to get paid from.

Its very said that most new and old models only think of one type of modeling to get paid from and they put presures and anxities on themseleve to keep up with the industry to sale only one look. I hope this artticle opens your mindset just a bit of the possible earning potential that can be made if successfully planned out.

The compensation that you can obtain as a model varies from employment to employment and it also changes as you get more and more jobs. The greater the demand for you, the greater your salary can be and you agent will adjust this price for you as they feel appropriate. Your agent is the best judge of what you can earn and should be earning and they will most definitely be on your side, because they will earn more too. Models can make lots of money and depending on thetype of modelingyou do. Plus size models also earn a lot of money as do male models and body models. For just using your hand or foot, you will get paid a astonishing amount for the day. Let’s glance at each type in more detail: Runway/ramp model - You can earn about$20 000 per show or an hourly rate of anywhere upward from $200. You will also get paid for fittings and rehearsals.

You can earn somewhere from$50 upwards for the day (about 5 hours) Range Showing Model - You will earn asalary based on how many days you workand this amount can be higher than some photographic shoots or ramp work. Lingerie Models - Due to the nature of thistype of modeling, you can earn one and ahalf to twice the amount of regularmodeling fees.

For all of the above you can also earn bonuses for traveling, modeling in extreme weather conditions,or in unusual, dangerous places. You are also paidovertime rates if you are on set for longer than thespecified or allowed time period which is normally12 hours for adults and 3-6 hours for children.Other jobs in the modeling industry are those of photographer, hair stylist, makeup artist, andagent. The photographer will earn about the sameas a model by the hour or day of shooting.This is usually anywhere from $200 upwardsdepending on your experience and skills. You canalso get paid extra bonuses for working in difficultsituations and conditions.Modeling agentswill get paid a commission fromeach model’s job. This fee varies from agent toagent, but is usually between 10 and 20 percent.For lingerie modeling the agents can negotiate ahigher fee to give them a 25 to 30 percentcommission. The modeling jobs they get you withad agencies and fashion shows will earn 15 to 20percent, while film and TV work will allow them totake 10 percent.

Hand model or foot model - You will earnless than a runway model, but it will still beconsiderable at about $100 per hour. This job allows you to take on more work as youare not limited by a contract to work for just one product of a similar nature..

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www.dcpchicago.org Developing Communities Project (DCP) was organized in 1984 as a branch of the Calumet Community Religious Conference (CCRC) that sought to impact the massive lay-offs and manufacturing plant closings in Southeast Chicago in the 1970’s and 1980’s. As an arm of CCRC, DCP initiated local action campaigns to improve the quality of life for residents in Greater Roseland. In 1986, DCP was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under the leadership of its first executive director, then community organizer and now President of the United States, Barack Obama. DCP remained church-based with the mission to serve as a vehicle for grassroots leaders to impact decision-making around issues that affect their lives.

For the past twenty-three years, thousands of residents have been mobilized to work for positive community change and equity through local churches and community based organizations.

DCP accomplishes its mission by training and empowering residents with leadership, public policy, advocacy, and community organizing skills to address issues such as poverty, unemployment, urban violence, low educational achievement, public safety, environmental justice, and limited access to resources, especially transportation.

DCP’s work is accomplished with a committed and diverse complement of volunteers, staff, and interns. Governance and oversight are provided by a Board of Directors comprised of community and business leaders and clergy and laity from member churches.

In 2006, DCP received a ShoreBank Faith-Based Community Impact Award and honorable mention for the 2006 Chicago Community Organizing Award that is sponsored by four local foundations. The following year, DCP received the 2007 Chicago Community Organizing Award.

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Modeling for a Cause

Stop the Violence Chicago!!!

Why we need your help!

Our campaign is about using the social media testimonials of Chicago’s Urbane Industry Models, Professionals and Entertainers who care and want to make change. We are looking for those who have experience violence or who are truly concerned and want to take a conscious act for actual solutions.

Allow us to videotape you in our PSA taping. Let’s show solidarity and make it a part of a national awareness campaign so we can address the ROOT problem and not the end results of the issue which we see day to day in news media.

If you believe this is not the quailty of life we want for ourselves, communities nor our children. Let’s make a TRUE CHANGE! Talk to your children and talk to their friends and their parents and begine a true conscious conversation with Real Solutions. It takes a CONSIOUS VILLAGE! 66 f-Style Chicago Mag/ 2013

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Each month we will increase in our production of editorial concepts featured in F-Style Chicago Magazine and mini- documentaries featured on F-Style Chicago Tv. Our goal is to bring more awareness to the pain and suffering endured in our communities and work on real solutions.

Help us spread the word about the campaign. Let’s reach out and unify people “ WHO CARE!”

HELP BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION Hadiya Pendleton Foundation info http://www.hadiyasfoundation.org/ Toll-free 855-4hadiya (855-442-3492)

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John A. Cook, President Bronzeville Community Clubhouse L.L.C. www.bcchouse.com

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lips Dawn who is our very own Hairstylist and Mac Certified Make up artist takes us to the extreme of fashion with this hot style and look!

We will see alot more of this young stylist in the celebrity circles soon!

Mirror Mirror

Diamond Drops

Color Splatter

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The story is set in a halfway house for people with addictions, gambling, sex, drugs, ect. “Big Guy�is brought in as a John Doe, he is disoriented, does not remember who he is or where he comes from and is withdrawn and paranoid. Later he discovers skills he cant explain, fighting and weapons skil...

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http://youtu.be/ihWzI5yO-NA See the Trailer

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DJ Play That!

Chicago Artist looking for some exposure?

Emerging Talent, Are you in the entertainment industry, a new music artist? and would like some exposure. We are here to help, we can’t discover everyone but you can still be featured in our playlist. Allow us to showcase you and let others get to know who you are.

We look to help everyone with the talent and desire to develop in the industry, this could be your opportunity.

Make your name and face known by many. Let us help you follow your dreams.

Contact us at F-stylechicagomagazine@gmail.com Att: New Music

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F-Style’s Ultimate Playlist

The Playlist

GemStones a.k.a. Gemini A

t first I was really giving up on the so called Hip Hop Scene of Chicago and then when I heard this brother I was AMAZED!!!!

Words can not discribe how talenting this brother is and I have heard a lot of these so called positive rappers. I will seek to interview and shoot him one day.

Gemstones, otherwise known as Demarco Castle, is a rapper and R&B singer from Chicago who is still to get well known in the gospel rap world but in the mainstream has forged quite a reputation as one of the finest urban music talents of his era. As a teenager the young rapper and singer came to the attention of the then unknown rappers Lupe Fiasco and the late Stack Bundles.

Check out his song Fire In My Heart and become a believer too!

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Featured Business W

hen I first met this young lady I knew she was specail.

She was humble, but strong. She was witty but respectful. She was short but strong and she had Favor on her life which was seen by everyone who came in contact with her. Her back story was even more impressive as I found out she was a single mom not due to the typical boy leaving her but she was widowed.

She did not let that stop her, she did not make excuses, she did not just rely on the goverment, friends and family.

What did she do? She created a business. A cleaning service!

Yes with two children, this brave little woman with a big heart and even bigger spirit moved in excellence and created her own business dispite the obstacles thrown to her.

Its very rare for me to find truly genuine people in our industry but this young lady is one of those hidden gems that make you believe.

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Many times I would call upon her wisdom to discuss issue with me.

Confession (I knew she was tired) but she made sure she would talk to me and help me out with my issues.

She was so patient with me and spoke with grace and a good heart.

This is why I am proud and honnored to feature her in this issue of F-Style Chicago Magazine.

Meika’s Cleaning & Organizational Service was her new baby and I had the opportunity to video tape her services for her commercial.

I have to say, this young lady knows her stuff. She taught me much in one day about household cleanning and orgnaization.

I was even more impressed with her business savey which was equally matched to her skill and talent for house hold cleaning & organization.

As a busy photographer I have to say that one day soon I will definatly be honored to be one of her clients ( that is if my future wife will allow another beautiful woman in the house with us LOL)

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On a serious note, I full endores this young lady and I am really proud to see her expand her business as she makes plans to build a team to handle her growing business request.

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Be on the look out for her business and service and if you are in need of her service be sure to check her out and see why I brag on her so much. you can contact her at www.meikainc.com

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J Hobbs is one of the founders of Roseland Chicago.

Hobbs has been designing online media and video productions for close to 15 years. A new resident of Roseland, Hobbs decided that he wanted to produce a media outlet for Roseland, which would counter much of the negative media, in mainstream Chicago media.

Support our cause and follow us at: www.RoselandChicago.com

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Looking for some exposure?

Up And Coming Talent, Are you in the entertainment industry, a new music artist? and would like some exposure. We are here to help, we can’t discover everyone but you can still be featured in our playlist. Allow us to showcase you and let others get to know who you are.

We look to help everyone with the talent and desire to develop in the industry, this could be your opportunity.

Make your name and face known by many. Let us help you follow your dreams.

Contact us at F-stylechicagomagazine@ gmail.com Att: New Music

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Gamers PLAY HARD

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THE FUNNIES?

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the Market

www.judsontoddallen.com

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Queen Khadijah is passionate about life and she expresses it through a myriad of artistic endeavors. She’s a mother of 3 teenaged boys, minister and the wife of an awesome man. Queen has been in the arts as a model/ actress for nine years and seven as a praise/worship dancer.

Most recently. she was an extra on the Starz network show BOSS starring Kelsey Grammer, performing spoken word on The You & Me this morning show with Jeanne Sparrow as well as the the Bobby Jones “Presents” show. You can also see her praise dancing in the Verizon Wireless “How sweet the sound” commercial with Donald Lawrence & Marvin Sapp.

She has a few more things in the works and looks forward to sharing them as they are due to release.

On sale now $15.00

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Business card directory

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