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According to Tim Cahill, “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” I'm sitting in the airport on my way back from my annual girlfriend's getaway with my sorority sisters, full from the experiences that we shared. This year’s destination was Puerto Rico but over the past sixteen years we have done Vegas, Houston, D.C., and Chicago just to name a few. We engaged in some relaxing coloring and I overheard and participated in some brilliant conversations from education reform to the levels of feminism present in Beyonce's visual album to the upcoming election. We lay by the resort pool, steps from the beach, and took a break from high-powered careers, and motherly, sisterly, and wifely duties. We pressed pause on volunteering, mentoring, and our various civic engagements, and unplugged, if only for a moment, to catch our breath. On the island, we were able to just BE. In addition to recharging, we also took advantage of the experiences around us. We walked through the colorful beauty of Old San Juan and the tranquil, if drenched, naturally scenic ambiance of El Yunque rainforest. And we walked into to the zen state that only spending time with friends of nearly twenty years can provide. They are more than friends. They are my family, my true sisters.

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The summer is short. At this point, you've barely got enough time to squeeze in a family beach trip or a couple's getaway before the school bells start to peal again. This July travel guide is full of tips that will help you make it count. Travel expert Jessie Cassar offers some tips to overcome jet lag. There is a piece on Japan and a review of the Beaches resort. But if you want to stay close to home this summer, there's also a guide to fun and free or inexpensive parks and splash pads.

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OVER 20,000 MEMBERS OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY COMING TO ATLANTA JULY 9-16 FOR BIENNIAL CONFERENCE More than 20,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) – from all over the world – will converge on Atlanta from July 9-16 for its biennial conference. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, L.H.D., attendees will engage in service projects as well as leadership training and development.

The conference will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, as well as several hotels. Members from as far away as Germany, Japan, South Korea, Liberia, South Africa and Dubai are expected to attend.

ABOUT ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek letter organization established by African-American college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is comprised of more than 290,000 members in 993 graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, Liberia, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany, South Korea, Bermuda, Japan, Canada, South Africa and Dubai. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, L.H.D., Alpha Kappa Alpha is often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African-American women.”

For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its programs, visit AKA1908.com.

23 MOMENTS OF SERVICE

23 Moments of Service in Honor of 23rd International President Atlanta's Own Mary Shy Scott 1 – AKA 1 MILLION BACKPACKS: Donations of backpacks and school

supplies, winter accessories and used eyewear will be collected and donated to local students and families in need.

2 – FAMILY SEASONAL WRAPS℠ DRIVE: Donations of hats, gloves, socks,

scarves and other winter accessories will be collected for families in need.

Atlanta was selected as the host site for the conference based on

3 – USED EYEWEAR RECYCLING: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will

its deep civil rights roots and historical significance to the Sorority. The

partner with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation to collect chil-

city has served as home to icons such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.;

dren and adult eyewear.

Alpha Kappa Alpha founder Marie Woolfolk Taylor, who is buried there;

4 – THINK HBCUSM PHOTO FUNDRAISER: Take a #selfie and make

and the late Dr. Mary Shy Scott, a prominent educator and motivational

a donation by purchasing a picture at one of our HBCU photo booths

speaker who served as the Sorority’s 23rd International President.

during the Think HBCU Expo.

Atlanta last hosted the organization’s international conference in 1980.

5 – KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILD: Join Alpha Kappa Alpha’s

Also, the sorority will host the Think HBCU Expo on July 9, showcasing

leadership team, Atlanta area AKAs, and community members as we

historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as critical venues for moving students to and through college. Local high school students and families can explore offerings at many of the nation’s best HBCUs. On July 10, there will be a public meeting to highlight Alpha Kappa

unveil the first collaborative playground build.

6 – ZUMBA CLASS AND CHILDREN’S READING ROOM: Get your

heart rate up and your risk for cardiovascular disease down as we take 1,908 steps for heart health.

Alpha's global service mission and accomplishments and to honor civic

7 – LINE DANCING AND CHILDREN’S READING ROOM

leaders, both locally and worldwide. Awards will be presented to interna-

8 – CPR DEMONSTRATION: Learn introductory training for hands-

tional leaders during this event, which is also free and open to the public.

Kappa Omega, the oldest AKA chapter in Atlanta, was chartered in 1923. For years, it was the only Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter serving the Atlanta community until the chartering of Alpha Pi Chapter at Clark Atlanta University in 1930. There are also AKA chapters at

only CPR and how you might save a life.

9 – STOP HUNGER NOW MEAL PACKAGING: Roll up your sleeves as

we package 100,000 meals to help end world hunger.

10 – STAND UP FOR KIDS HYGIENE PACKETS: Assemble hygiene kits

for at-risk children in our Boule host city.

Emory University, Spelman College, Georgia State University, Georgia

11 – VISION WEAR RECYCLING PROJECT: Let’s think pink and go

Institute of Technology, Mercer University and Oglethorpe University,

green as we recycle, clean and repair gently used eyewear for distri-

and several graduate chapters throughout metro Atlanta.

bution around our Boule host city and beyond.

“Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is thrilled to bring our biennial con-

12 – BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL BOOK READING AND CANDLELIGHT

ference to Atlanta,” said Buckhanan Wilson. “After more than 30 years

VIGIL: Learn more about our partnership with the National Alliance

since our last international conference here, the Sorority returns to

on Mental Illness in the African American community as we honor

the city of Atlanta, home to thousands of members. As more than

those impacted by mental health challenges.

20,000 members descend on the city, our service impact will be felt by the Atlanta community for years to come.”

13 – BOULE ACTS OF GREEN: Commit to recycling paper, glass, and

plastic products during Boule week in the Convention Center.

As part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha’s international program theme,

14 – LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA: Create pillowcase dresses

“Launching New Dimensions of Service,” the sorority will host “23 Moments

for girls in Africa and bring them to Boule to be sent to villages in

of Service” (see insert) during the conference in honor of Dr. Scott.

Tanzania, South Africa, and Liberia.

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15-18 – 1908 PLAYGROUND PROJECTS: Restore, refresh and renew

4 – 6 Atlanta playgrounds with helping hands from AKA members

PRESIDENT OBAMA HONORS ONE OF ATLANTA’S OWN WITH EARLY CAREER AWARD Dr. Jakita O. Thomas will be awarded the Presidential Early Career

around the world.

1. Cleopas R. Johnson Park (580 Fair St. SW, Atlanta)

Award for Scientists and Engineers by the White House. Jakita O.

2. Adair Park I (736-762 Catherine St SW, Atlanta)

Thomas, Ph.D. is no stranger to being recognized for her efforts

3. Adair Park II (700-722 Gillette Ave SW, Atlanta)

in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

4. Washington Park (102 Ollie St NW, Atlanta)

A Spelman Graduate, she is the recipient of the National Science

5. Dunbar Center (477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta)

Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

19 - HIV SCREENING: Know your status! During this free event

(2012 - 2017), as well as both the Spelman College Presidential Award

during the 23 days leading up to the Boule, AKA will join health part-

for Excellence in Teaching (2013) and

ners to provide free HIV tests to members of the community.

the Spelman College Presidential

20 – CHILDHOOD HUNGER CLINIC: Alpha Kappa Alpha will partner

Award for Scholarly Achievement

with The Atlanta Dream and the City of Atlanta Parks & Recreation

(2015). Now she can also add the

to feed children in two local Atlanta area summer camps and provide

Presidential Early Career Award for

information on health eating habits and exercise.

Scientists and Engineers (PECASE),

21 – HOME FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SEMINAR: At this informative

which will be presented by President

and engaging seminar, community members will be able to learn how to

Barack Obama this Spring, to her

avoid foreclosure as well as receive assistance if foreclosure is pending. many accolades.

22 – ASCEND FINANCIAL FREEDOM BOOT CAMP: In partnership

“These early-career scientists are leading the way in our efforts to

with Operation HOPE, AKA will host a three-hour boot camp for

confront and understand challenges,” stated President Obama as he

ASCEND students during the 23 days leading up to the Boule.

discussed the PECASE recipients. He will be presenting this award

23 - THINK HBCU EXPO: The sorority will host the Think HBCU

to 105 researches in the early stages of their independent research

Expo on July 9, showcasing historically Black colleges and universities

careers, but this one in particular represents the essence of Atlanta.

(HBCUs) as critical venues for moving students to and through college.

As an Assistant Professor of Computer & Information Science at her alma mater, Jakita Thomas represents this city well as she is bestowed this honor for her innovative research that explores African-American middle school girls’ ability to develop creative problem solving and computational algorithmic thinking (CAT) capabilities in the context of designing games for social change.

On the path to all of this recognition, Jakita has stayed true to her passion for teaching and understanding the development of scientific reasoning and computational algorithmic thinking capap-

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bilities, which are critical for success in STEM. She co-founded the Social Change Youth Foundation, Inc (TheSCFATL.org), a non-profit

PinkSTEM presented our second annual Mother Daughter T.E.A.2

(501(c)(3)) focused on helping youth pursue their educational, pro-

( Technology. Engineering. Arts, Aviation), which was an extravagant

fessional, and personal dreams, as well as Digital Youth Founders

event of Tea and STEM activities held at the Fulton County Aviation

(DigitalYouthFounders.org), which supports youth globally as they

Community Cultural Center located at 3900 Aviation Cir NW, Atlanta

engage in technology-focused social entrepreneurship. Dr. Thomas

Ga 30336. Thanks to our Community Sponsor Subway, our Community

also founded Supporting Computational Algorithmic Thinking

event of Fancy Hats, White Gloves and "Sunday Best" was a success.

(SCAT), for which she is receiving the PECASE. SCAT (JThoma41.

Moms/ Grandmothers/Aunts/Lady Mentors joined together to show-

Wix.com/SCAT) is both a research project as well as a free enrich-

case their STEM talents to their future generation of young ladies.

ment program designed to not only explore the development of CAT

Special Honored Guest Speaker Livia Ribeiro Educator of "Journey to

capabilities over three years in African-American middle-school girls

Mars Explorers" from Kennedy Space in Titusville Florida along with Take

as they engage in game design for social change, but also to increase

Flight Girls, Capt Tony Holder and Dr. Jason Robinson of Free Radical

the awareness of these girls to the broad applicability of CAT across

Designs joined us for an informative exploration in Aerospace. Hair and

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Charity Derby Party First Annual South Fulton Lifestyle at Hotel Indigo College Park

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en in seersucker suits. Women donning their finest hats. Bartenders pouring up Mint Juleps...

On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Hotel Indigo in College Park, GA was filled with men and women in celebration of the Kentucky Derby. The fellas came out dressed to impress with seersucker suits (not just pants or blazers--suits), bowties, and the finest shoes. Not to be outdone by their male counterparts, the ladies sported big hats, sundresses, and stilettos.

AMBIENCE

As soon as you walked into the beautiful lobby of Hotel Indigo, you were offered the oh-so-appropriate Mint Julep with an extra splash of champagne. The aromas from the delicious spread of food enticed as guests were greeted by the event staff. And what a vision! A beautiful cake created by CEO Custom Cakes to celebrate the Kentucky Derby was on display tempting everyone on diets to forego them.

The food was divine to say the least. The presentation was flawless and catered to all walks of life. Even though I don’t eat pork, I did that day! It was so good too! Perfectly tender, it melted in my mouth and the seasoning coupled with the jelly that accompanied it tantalized my taste-buds. They had mini desserts 14

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for those of us who embrace adulthood by indulging in sweets prior to eating more savory options. I will say this--no one left hungry!

The weather agreed with the event which was perfect since there were three areas to enjoy it in. There was a room dedicated to "bidding" on the horseraces and a patio area for the cigar connoisseurs by Cigaros of Georgia. I’m not a smoker but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that the scent was delicious when you went outside. It wasn’t too hot and the patio furniture encouraged interaction. And there was bourbon by J.R. Revelry. Quite possibly THE best bourbon that I’ve ever tasted in

Besides eating and drinking, there were other things to participate in as well. There were raffles for some rather amazing gifts. Auctioned off were hotel stays, gift boxes, gift certificates and more. I’ve never "bet" on a horse or anything before but I did it that day! And I won!

There were three races that attendees could "bet" on. There was a mock betting window and everything. This was a lot of fun--especially since I won two of the three races!

Who doesn’t love a good photobooth?

Ok, so all women pretty much love photobooths and we drag our men in there to take goofy photos with us. But the spread was great! There were costumes that catered to both men and women and the pictures came out great! They kept copies of all the photos taken to put into a book for people to sign as a keepsake for the event which I thought was a nice touch.

There were prizes awarded based on what you wore so please believe that next year my husband and I will be dressed to the nine’s ready to win! There was a hat contest where all the ladies showed their hats off.

There was also a best dressed couple contest.

I loved this! My husband and I have been married for 2 years but this gave us some

great #couplegoals because these duos came out coordinated, grown, and classy! Who needs to meet and network on the golf course when you can do it at a derby celebration?

THE CHARITY

This was a good time had by many but it wasn’t for naught. The proceeds of this beautiful event benefited the South Fulton Arrow Youth Council. Arrow is a rigorous leadership training program for students 13-22 with a simple mission: Vision + Hard Work = Students Success.

Prior to this event, I didn’t know about the Arrows (what they affectionately call themselves), but as a mother of two whose passion is children, this charity is close to my heart. It takes a village to raise a child and this charity provides just that--the positive village to raise upstanding children.

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here is a tide rising in South Fulton, affectionately known as #SOFU. That tide has given rise to a growth in industry and enterprise that promises to make SOFU a major center for culture, arts and entrepreneurship in the metro Atlanta area.

Along with the establishment of several arts centers – South Fulton, Southwest & Aviation, a new venue for jazz – St James Live, for concerts on the green – Wolfcreek Amphitheater, for television and movie production – Atlanta Metro Studios and for fine dining with Corner Grille, Baltimore Seafood, Mulan, Panache and others, there also is a new wave of health and fitness

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Barre B is the new boutique exercise studio for SOFU. It is the brain child of Sherry Darby and Erika Maxie, two South Fulton residents who first met through a shared passion for early childhood education. Sherry, owner of Kumon of Atlanta- Sandtown in South Fulton for over 10 years, recognized that there was a disparity in the area of exercise and health in South Fulton especially as pertains to the kinds of upscale boutique, neighborhood services that one might find in Buckhead or Vinings.

She set out immediately to address this need reaching out to her friend Erika Maxie, a NASM certified personal trainer with a background in boutique fitness operations who had also developed her own brand of Core Fitness mobile services, and asked her to consider a partnership. "In Erika, I knew that I’d be working with someone that has experience and a unique passion for fitness and for this community.

I know that together, we’ve created something special.”

The Barre B fitness concept is based upon an exercise technique of low impact, ballet inspired movements designed to lift, tone and tighten target areas of the body increasing strength and flexibility. Barre exercise as a trend began in the U.S.

several years ago and has steadily gained in popularity. Barre B integrates the philosophy and foundational concepts of Barre combined with Pilates and other high energy elements to help create a lifestyle of fitness.

“In following the fitness industry over the years,” said Erika, I have seen a growing demand for differentiated neighborhood services in an intimate upscale setting that benefits the whole person, mind & body, that brings down the busy of our busy lives as opposed to the big box, commercial gyms where you simply get a workout. No matter what your current fitness level is today Barre B can work for you. Services offered include Yoga, Core Fitness, Cardio Concepts and Personal Training along with the signature Barre B classes. Classes are open level, no experience is required. Ultimately, because barre is low-impact, most anyone can do it.

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Davis states, “An important key to success is through relationships with municipalities, agencies, and business/community stakeholders for coalition building by which you lead with an overriding faith that the desired changes can and will be done.”

The CCBA has partnered with the local chambers of commerce, community organizations, and key business stakeholders (i.e. Atlanta Aerotropolis Community Improvement District) to facilitate building the business environment and community that we want. Davis believes, “The Atlanta Aerotropolis

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am a longtime area resident, business consultant, active community member, and a former Camp Creek Parkway retailer, so my contextual understanding of the area, the community, and the issues is fairly strong” says Michael Davis, Camp Creek Business Association (CCBA). “We are working to reinvent the business association concept in three ways. First, I wanted to make all CCBA decision making business owners perspective by increasing the CCBA value proposition by facilitating individual business growth, providing access to key government leaders and business stakeholders, foster strong networking, and assume a proactive advocacy role within the overall business ecosystem. Second, I want the CCBA to increase the dissemination reach for relevant information and deepen community participation and engagement. This positions the CCBA to assume the role of community voice for traffic congestion and public safety and to aggressively advocate for smart, sustainable economic development. Lastly, we want to open up the monthly CCBA meeting and our information updates to a larger audience through video via our social media platforms.”

The CCBA is the businesses and community voice for the Camp Creek Parkway corridor (from Hartsfield-Jackson International Atlanta Airport to Fulton Industrial Blvd). The CCBA area spans the jurisdictions of College Park, East Point, City of Atlanta, and Unincorporated Fulton County. The organization mission is to provide a business and community advocacy function to facilitate development and economic growth

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Community Improvement District, under the leadership of Gerald McDowell, has hit the ground running with an immediate positive impact on the Camp Creek Parkway corridor. I believe the Atlanta Aerotropolis CID is the key driver for the future success for our corridor.”

Davis concludes, “It is funny that in the information age we are inundated with too much information so it is easier now more than ever to miss information relevant for our lives or businesses. We have worked very hard on our social media channels, particularly our Facebook fan page to with content curation to make our followers more aware and more informed so that they are in a position to act in the community development process that produces the desired economic development and quality of life for the Camp Creek Parkway corridor. So, connect with us via our Facebook fan page to stay plugged in.”

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hat started in Seattle as a preschool gymnastics program utilized by affluent families, has today turned into a vehicle to touch children of all backgrounds. Initially offered to the upper echelon of Bellevue, Washington, the husband and wife co-founders of KiDsGyM USA® expanded their program to reach children from a small inner city church. These particular children could not pay even a fraction of the true program’s cost. A program exposing them to a world they could only dream of! Witnessing how their program integrated the power of early movement education to bring children from different backgrounds together, the Campbells made a life altering decision. They created a non-profit corporation with the mission to cater to underserved children. They moved from Seattle and started anew in the South Fulton area, College Park specifically. Blending family and business has proven to be a successful venture for both them and the families they serve.

Modeling family values and being in business together is a delicate balance. “We are always talking about the business and there is never a dull moment; but that is a con as well because we are always talking about the business,” Campbell reveals. Their main priority today is KiDsGyM USA®; however, family and relationships can never take a backseat. The husband and wife team constantly set an example to both their children and the community that they serve. For the family of six, the couple having

the same schedule gave them flexibility. It allowed Stephanie to work from home, behind the scenes, giving her more time to spend with her growing kids. She also found the time to invest with the friends of her children. When her kids went to the gym, the students at the gym became their friends. The same core values that KiDsGyM was instilling in her children was infused into the community through the concept of family. With this revelation, she envisioned how important and impactful their work through KiDsGyM could be with generations of kids. She made working with the business and making life comfortable for them look so easy that they didn’t believe she actually worked! One day, her youngest son, Jordan, saw her get very excited and asked her, “What happened mom? Did you get a job?”

It was a job and a passion to provide kids with unimaginable opportunities. During the Olympics in 1996, Stephanie and Tracy gave KiDsGyM kids a front seat to world class athletes, performers, politicians, and members of the media. They were always exposing CONTINUED >

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After performing with KiDsGyM TOPGUN Tumblers at many professional halftime games in front of tens of thousands of fans, her stuttering disappeared and her confidence soared. In fourth grade, Morganne won a state championship in gymnastics and years later became the captain of her college basketball team. Stephanie also shared how her eldest son, Tracy, who had never played tennis or golf found it easy to do so after developing the fundamentals of sport through KiDsGyM. This is no surprise to me after witnessing the level of dedication, passion, and love Coach Tracy has when working with students and instructors alike. Volunteering for KiDsGyM was my first opportunity to serve children as an adult and watching how Tracy would treat everyone like family inspired me to become an educator today. Their eldest daughter, Courtney, is also an educator and exhibits the same love for teaching and administration.

The life lessons taught through KiDsGyM USA® has now expanded to help children from global communities! Stephanie recalls a pivotal “a-ha” moment when they received recognition from former President George W. Bush. “One of the most humbling moments for our organization was performing in Washington D.C. for PETA in 1991 and a White House staffer approached us and said that they would like to honor us for the work that we do.” They were also recognized by former President Bill Clinton’s administration.

After 30 years of teaching children the fundamentals of gymnastics and life at Conley Recreation Center (the home of KiDsGyM USA®), they now offer training to others to follow in their footsteps.

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THE OF TRAVEL Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag from a Travel Expert ARTICLE JESSIE CASSAR | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

W

e've all heard the many do's and don'ts

time for that later. Let's face it, no one looks back

thinking and doing things. Ahh, it feels relaxing

for dealing with jet lag. I've narrowed

on their life and remembers the nights they had

already and airport stress is now behind you.

it down to my top 6 never fail essentials: You jet across the "pond" full of excite-

plenty of sleep! You’ve ARRIVED and you want to make the most of it and take it all in.

• Go easy on the alcohol. A drink or two is fine. Aside from not wanting to make a com-

ment about all the things you plan to do in

I'm often asked how I manage to find the

plete fool of yourself in Business Class or Upper

Paris, Sydney, or Barcelona, or maybe you went

energy and stamina to "get up and go" after a

Class or even if you’re wedged in the far back of

south of the border to Buenos Aires (ay, mi alma

long flight. Here are my tips on how to add a

the plane next to "The Giant" on one side and

latina). Wherever your destination, there isn’t

little more zen to your travel experience:

"Baby Babette" on the other, you must know

enough espresso in Italy or tango dancing in BA

• Act like you’ve always been in that time

that excess alcohol will get in the way of you

to stifle a yawn and prop open your eyes. Alas,

zone! Once you board the plane, adjust your

"hitting the ground running." Plus, at 33,000 feet

you arrive and, kerplunk, you are horizontal on

watch to the local time of your destination. It’s

in a pressurized cabin, does a Port or Pinot really

your much too comfy bed at a fine boutique hotel

all about your mindset so even if you don't

taste as good? I'll ask my favorite sommelier

darkened room, fluffy down pillows cradling you

wear a watch, it's adjusting the clock in your

and we'll leave that for a future article.

to bliss, nirvana, SLEEP??!! What? Get out of

head! You’ve now crossed over to the other side

• Stretch and do a "walkabout" in the aisles.

that bed tout de suite. Unless you can manage

and operating like you are in Santorini or Delhi.

You'll be a lot more steady on your feet when

a 20 to 30 minute cat nap, there'll be plenty of

It's amazing how you can trick your mind into

you land. You will feel limber and a lot less stiff.

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Jessie Cassar, travel advisor extraordinaire, is a California-born, global nomad. She resides in Atlanta and experienced an international upbringing in exotic countries of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. As a Virtuoso accredited advisor, the world is her playground. She is a France specialist and covers the globe with a certain savoir faire. She can be reached at jessie@centurytvl.com.

Berkeley Pool, London

Plus, you'll minimize the risk of injuring your-

• Hit the pool or spa. Don't forget to pack

the kinks will rejuvenate you and put a spring

self with a sudden movement or lifting a heavy

your swimsuit/swimming trunks/swimmers/

back in your step. A massage can be soooo

bag. Even if you stay in your seat, do stretch

bathing suit/string bikini/ maillot. whatever you

relaxing and energizing. I often find a massage

your calves, and point and flex your toes to

want to call it - even if your trip does not call for

is better than a nap. You get "two for one." No

get your circulation going. Shoulder shrugs

water sports. Enjoy the hotel amenities! Frolic

more excuses, you’re ready to GO!

and neck stretches can also be done in the

in the spa pool or swim a few laps. Exercising

Finally, when planning your next trip, con-

comfort of your seat or cocoon (if you're lucky

your lungs will get the oxygen flowing and the

sider spending the last few days at a destina-

enough to be in the front part of the airplane). fresh air will be invigorating! At the Turkish

tion spa, especially if your itinerary involves

• Catching a few zzzz's is always good. I'm

hammam, sweat out the martinis you indulged

multiple cities. Take the time to luxuriate and

one of the fortunate few that can sleep on a

in mid-air. Seriously, don't skip the spa. You

unwind before traveling back home to ensure

plane without meds and all the paraphernalia.

WILL feel better, darling. Bonus tip: If you arrive

you feel rested and not like "you need a vaca-

Ear plugs and an eye mask are de rigueur for

early and your room is not ready, instead of

tion from that vacation!"

some people, so gear up if you fall in that cat-

pouting, this is the perfect time to refresh at the

egory. Your iPod and favorite playlist will min-

pool/spa and catch your second wind.

imize interruptions and on-board announcements or your snoring neighbor.

• Book a massage. Oh, just the thought of a deep tissue massage and working out all

Don't let jetlag hold you back! Where are you off to next?

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WALKING NORTH

Discovering Japan ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RUKSANA HUSSAIN

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he head priest walks over to the center of the main shrine room to offer the daily morning prayers.

Chanting, clapping, singing and a specific protocol of procedures, for passing the blessed offerings on to other members of the party, follow. Drumbeats declare the end of the ceremony and the assistant to the priest, in full regalia, invites guests to a sip of sake. This is the daily scene at the Shinto-Buddhist shrine resting atop a long series of stone steps on Mt. Haguro-san, where you can visit while touring the northern parts of Japan. With Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka being the more familiar tourist destinations in the country, the northerly regions afford a unique travel experience, far-removed from the fast-paced fancy cars and lit-up signboards synonymous with city life depicted in movies and shows.  There are many ways to explore the Land of the Rising Sun, authentic among them being a journey with Walk Japan, hiking and trekking through smaller villages and towns, indulging in the beautiful and iconic scenery of the Tohoku region, wandering along the rugged Sea of Japan coast and all the while, enjoying encounters of the friendly kind. The Japanese are thrilled when CONTINUED >

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foreigners visit to learn about their culture and lifestyle, and take great pride in sharing their home and country with others.

English is not very widely spoken outside of the large cities so a tour guide is highly recommended.

Much of Japan is mountainous and hilly, and most areas made accessible with an intricate web of walkways, stairs, trails and more. Coastal areas like Matsushima and the island of Sadoga-shima are accessed through the waterways – jetfoil and ferry being common modes of transport. You will be inspired by some of the greatest scenery to be found in Japan including this, one of the classic Three Views of Japan – the pine-clad islands of Matsushima are a delight. The bustling port brings in visitors and tourists alike.

Sado-ga-shima, on the other hand, once a place of exile for enemies of the land, today gives guests the opportunity to enjoy quiet coastal life and local delicacies as well as a chance to understand its past glory when it was a booming gold mining town.

The crested ibis, once found here in abundance, is now no more a common sight but locals hold it in high esteem, and its likeness is seen on products in the area.

Another aspect to the tourism in these areas is the historic relevance of local sites. Hiraizumi, Japan’s latest UNESCO world heritage site, featuring the Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji temples, provides an inkling of the area’s past splendor, once considered to rival that of Kyoto. Motsu-ji has been restored to its 12th century grandeur and Chuson-ji includes the Golden Hall - one of the most elaborately decorated Buddhist structures in Japan. The gardens here are simply spectacular, and the chrysanthemum festival is a must-visit.

Traditional inns, called ryokans, are a great way to experience Japanese culture. When you enter your room, only a desk and floor-level chair sitting on a series of mats covering the floor greet you. Closet space along the walls of the room hold all the furniture required in creating the space you want. When at dinner, staff put out a bed for you to sleep in – this is the Japanese style of space-saving furniture.

Casual robes known as yukatas are provided at most inns, especially those that offer a thermal hot spring bath or onsen. They are colorful, patterned and tied together with a belt, sometimes even featuring a jacket that goes over. It is acceptable to stroll around the premises in this outfit, whether dining at the restaurant or heading for a bath. The onsens are public bathhouses and the relaxing hot water baths here are said to have healing powers because of their mineral-rich composition.

Although sushi, sashimi and many other Japanese dishes have become staples in America, regional Japanese cuisine is strongly influenced by seasonal ingredients including many pickled vegetables, raw and broth-cooked meats, and seafood. Red bean snacks and desserts are commonly found, and a favorite. A formal dinner spread usually consists of multiple courses, with each course offering an array of bite-sized to personal-size portions. You will love eating and walking your way through Northern Japan!

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Some of ATL’s in South Fulton & Beyond

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Clarence Duncan Park

For the last three years, this park has been going through constant renovations. Now the upgrades are complete and this park has become the jewel of South Fulton. Duncan Park has all the attractions that Perkerson, Barrett, Welcome All, and Ronald Bridges put together. Whether you want to play basketball, tennis, baseball or football, it's all here. If you want to fish, run or walk, it's all here. The hot spot for this summer is the pool. It's now open!

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Perkerson Park

This is where the Atlanta Beltine meets South Fulton. It's a nice spacious park, with basketball and tennis courts. Great place to take the kids to the playground and splash pad. You can have hours of fun on the playground and with water play and the kids will not want to ever leave. 770 Deckner Ave

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Barrett Park

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or groups and families who crave luxury without having to plan a detail, the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa should be the first place to look.

Located just a short flight from Atlanta on the island of Turks and Caicos, Beaches Turks and Caicos really caters to families and groups by providing a luxury experience to help families relax and reconnect from the daily grind.

Beaches offers accommodation choices ranging from amenity-filled rooms sleeping two and spacious cottages that provide room for up to ten, perfect for extended family travel.

Right outside your door, you’ll find inspiring sunrises/sunsets along with the sound of gentle waves from the ocean and even six pools to suit every personality. The 20 restaurants onsite with a variety of global cuisines prepared by native chefs are sure to please even the most discerning palates (and all offer access to kids’ menus for the pickiest of eaters.)

If this description isn’t enough, then here are four reasons why the first (and only) place you need to look is the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa. • It’s the beach! Beaches Turks and Caicos sits on a 12-mile beach with clear turquoise waters and has the largest watersports organization in the Caribbean. All watersports from paddle boarding, snorkeling, windsurfing, ocean kayaks and even Scuba Diving are all included in your stay.

• There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Beaches has activities for everyone from infants and tots in the Camp Sesame and Pirate’s Island Kids Camp, the Trench Town hang out spot for your tweens and the teens-only zone at Club

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Liquids. Not to be outdone, Beaches childcare services are included in the cost of your stay!

Beaches even has a partnership with the Sesame Street Workshop so that the Sesame Street characters welcome your children during their trip. While the family is having a great time on their own, adults can visit the Red Lane Spa, a swim-up bar or a complimentary beach gazebo.

• You can take a trip around the world in a day. With four different villages of the Caribbean, Italian, Key West and French, Beaches T&C has done a great job of bringing an international flair to their property through the room decor, menus in the restaurants and landscaping throughout the resort.

• You feel like you’re at home and a member of the family right away. Beaches is owned by the Stewart family (the same owners of the Sandals resort family for couples only), not a huge corporation and the Stewarts want your family to experience their best level of service.

The service is unparalleled and they have the

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Once you look at Beaches, you’ll see that that it is the perfect destination for any family activity. Beaches even helps you start your family vacations from the beginning by joining together families with their exclusive and free WeddingMoon packages. Look closer and learn more about Beaches Turks and Caicos or any of the other Beaches properties, by visiting Beaches.com.

Getting there: Beaches Turks and Caicos is accessible with non-stop flights from Atlanta via Delta. As it is an international destination, all members of the family will need to have a passport.

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“I love photography and how it can makes and preserves memories for people.

It’s what I do, it’s what I’ll always do.”

O

nce the wizard of camera retail, Chuck Wolf sold cameras when they were heavy, clunky things with big, expensive lenses and an insatiable appetite for expensive celluloid film. He has since adapted to the digital age with a new focus.

The 74-year-old entrepreneur once owned some 700 brick and mortar stores nationally. His chain, Wolf Camera, was synonymous with the latest in film and developing tech. But then something happened that changed Wolf and the shutterbug business forever.

Seemingly overnight, film and its developing processes retreated to the domain of art houses and rogue holdouts hiding in darkrooms and dank basements. This small niche could not sustain a rapidly shrinking market in film cameras. The silver nitrate was on the wall, and eventually Wolf Camera was shuttered. A stint with Ritz Camera, owned by Wolf ’s uncle, offered some borrowed time, but fell to the same fate in 2012.

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When most seniors would be planning their next tee time, Wolf planned his comeback. “I’m having fun,” he said, “I saw no point in sitting still, this is my passion and I love it. I love photography and how it can makes and preserves memories for people. It’s what I do, it’s what I’ll always do.”

In 2014, Wolf launched Photo Design Bar and plans to once again rebuild his empire, eventually expanding nationally with satellite or franchise operations.

“The film camera gave way to digital, but it didn’t end there,” said Wolf. “Now, smartphones offer the resolution SLR cameras did only a few years ago with much more convenience. It’s amazing how far that technology has come.

We don’t even sell cameras.” Instead, the Digital Photo Bar offers myriad options to preserve, restore or enhance those images, transforming them into art or advertising.

“We can apply our customer’s digital images to canvas, wood, metal, virtually any surface. This creates personalized ‘art decor’ for home or office, said Wolf, “Images can be printed from wallet size to 10-foot x 30-foot billboard. We can print on T-shirts, lamps, coffee mugs—pretty much anything the customer wants.”

Wolf has created a kind of photographic concierge service. He employs professional photographers and photoshop experts to create special effects, enhance images, dropout backgrounds, retouch, restore or repair old print photos, and create photo books, calendars, and DVDs for still shots or video. Similar to Apple’s Genius program, store personnel will offer hands-on help to customers wanting to learn how best to use their smartphone cameras, according to Wolf. Education programs on digital photography on a one-on-one basis or classroom setting are also available. Individual tutoring costs $100 per hour; group classes cost $50 for a 90-minute session.

Chuck Wolf’s Photo Design Bar is located at 3763 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342; call 404.709.2981; info@photodesignbar.com; PhotoDesignBar.com

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f you have been searching for authentic Italian cuisine, then look no further. Vingenzo’s, located in Woodstock, GA, is unique in that every dish is created with individual attention and care. To Chef Mike Bologna, it doesn’t matter how many great meals he has prepared in the past. All that matters is the next meal and the next customer he is serving.

I had the privilege of interviewing Chef Mike. You would never know someone with so many awards and accolades is one of the most humble people you could come across.

SFL: WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL?

It’s not Americanized whatsoever. It’s what we do in Italy. Everything is made here on the premises. I make my own sausage. I make my own pasta. I make my own pizza. I make my own gelato. Everything is made fresh every day.

When we run out we run out for that day and we make it again tomorrow.

Most of my clientele is from a 30-plus mile basis.

They drive to the restaurant knowing that the love and the care and respect for ingredients is there and the quality of the product is on the plate. Hopefully, they have the most fantastic meal that they’ve ever had. Also, it might bring back memories from when they were a child if they had this type of food when they were younger. And I hope that they experience a true dining experience with a true value.

SFL: WHERE DID THE IDEA FOR THE RESTAU-

RANT COME ABOUT?

It was all because I wanted a true Italian pizza. I visited Italy quite a bit and I wanted pizza like they served in Naples. So I built an oven and the entire restaurant was built around the oven.

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that there are individuals who crave for the true product I’m happy to do what I do for them.

SFL: IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WISH YOU

KNEW AT THE START OF YOUR BUSINESS THAT YOU KNOW NOW?

A: The business was built on the customer’s needs so I didn’t overextend and bring it to what I only wanted to do. The only thing I wanted to do was keep it true to the cuisine and keep a great plate value. That’s the main thing I wanted to do and I never waivered from that. As far as the growth of the restaurant, that all came from the customer.

I started out in 2008, just before 2009 when the economy started to tank out. As the clientele base grew the demands for quality and wants and needs I expanded that. The food quality has always stayed the same at the highest level.

SFL: HOW WOULD YOU RANK THE IMPOR-

TANCE OF CONSISTENCY IN YOUR CUISINE?

Consistency is everything. When you go to a restaurant and you have something you really liked, you have been excited enough to tell someone else, when you go back or when that person goes there that you told, you expect it to be the same quality or higher.

I am always striving for perfection. Here my attitude is very simple. The pursuit of perfection is where excellence is the norm. Mediocre isn’t in our vocabulary. The way I look at it is how can I be better every day. It’s not what I have done. It’s what I am going to do. It’s not the meal that I served you. It’s the next meal that I’m going to serve somebody else.

Our publisher Michelle Taylor Willis has this to say

SFL: IS THE BUSINESS TODAY WHAT YOU HAD

about Vingenzo’s: “The food was amazing. I would

IMAGINED IT TO BE AT THE START AND HOW HAS

love to have a Chef Mike in South Fulton. He makes

IT CHANGED OR EVOLVED?

everything from scratch and you can taste the love for

I wanted a small place so that I can have my pizza.

And then it just grew and evolved. It kept growing and became much larger than I had anticipated.

This initial concept was not this big. But knowing

what he does in his food.”

Chef Mike is not against opening new restaurants. “It only depends. I’m leaving it wide open.” We might be lucky to get him to open something in South Fulton!

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Recently SOLD South Fulton Properties Neighborhood Niskey Lake Falls

Beds

F/H Baths

List Price

Sold Price

%Sold/List

DOM*

5

5/1

$590,000

$590,000

100%

233

Serenbe

3

2/0

$575,000

$576,000

100%

28

The Regency

6

5/1

$495,000

$485,000

98%

7

Champions Park

5

4/1

$424,900

$440,000

103%

11

Ashwood Estates

5

4/1

$424,500

$395,000

93%

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Guilford Forest

6

5/1

$399,000

$393,000

98%

22

Le Jardin Tapestry

5

4/1

$409,900

$390,000

95%

14

Guilford Forest

5

3/1

$389,500

$389,500

100%

54

The Falls At Camp Creek

4

3/1

$395,343

$374,612

95%

155

River Lake Farms

4

5/1

$369,900

$374,600

101%

110

Southwind

6

5/1

$365,667

$365,667

100%

235

Lakeside Preserve

6

5/1

$377,000

$357,000

94%

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Barrington

5

4/0

$369,975

$355,950

96%

2

None

6

3/1

$367,000

$352,000

96%

14

Wyncreek Estates

5

5/0

$357,000

$345,000

96%

22

Cascade

5

4/1

$340,000

$331,000

97%

8

Canaan Walk

6

4/1

$329,900

$329,900

100%

21

Jailette Trace

5

3/0

$335,000

$325,000

97%

37

Southwind

5

5/0

$324,172

$322,246

99%

284

Falls at Cascade

5

4/0

$321,099

$321,000

99%

114

Princeton Lakes Estates

7

5/0

$314,900

$315,000

100%

10

The Lakes Of Cedar Grove Water

6

4/0

$318,000

$310,000

97%

42

The Park at Cascade

5

4/1

$310,000

$308,000

99%

8

Durham Lakes

6

5/0

$308,607

$305,000

99%

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Information compiled from First Multiple Listing Service from dates of 1/1/2016 through 5/30/2016.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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Driver’s Notebook

2016 TESLA MODEL 3

Base Price: $35,000 EPA Range: 215 miles per charge Est. tax credit: $7,500 Body Type: Sedan

MUSK'S STATE OF THE ART AFFORDABLE, ELECTRIC CAR IS FINALLY HERE ARTICLE DONALD HAWKINS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TESLA MOTORS

I

n 2006, Elon Musk published a blog post outlining his longterm vision for Tesla. At the time, Tesla was still two years away from delivering the first Roadster, the company’s first product.

“The strategy of Tesla is to enter at the high end of the market, where customers are prepared to pay a premium,” Musk said. “Then, we’ll drive down market as fast as possible to higher unit volume and lower prices with each successive model.”

The base-level Tesla Model 3 will come standard with a rear-mounted single motor capable of launching the car from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in about six seconds. A high-performance dual-motor AWD configuration will also be offered, though Tesla has offered little in the way of performance stats for the car. Journalists who were offered the opportunity to ride in the car reported a high-performance feel that would be familiar to anyone who has been in a Tesla.

Tesla announced the driving range in the Model 3 to be “at least 215 miles.” Achieving a 215-mile range will require a pack, most likely, of about 50 kilowatt-hours. Some analysts believe that Tesla is already approaching a cost of $200 per kWh, which would put the Model 3’s pack at around $10,000. Tesla’s longterm goal is to use mass production at its Nevadabased factory to bring the cost well below this level.

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Seats: 5 Features: Autopilot Hardware, Supercharging

A 240-volt Tesla home charging station costs $750, not including installation. We expect the Model 3 to use an on-board 10 kW charger, like its sibling vehicles. This means owners can add 30 or more miles of range for every hour of charging at home. With its sizable battery pack providing more than 200 miles of driving range—and the average commuter traveling about 40 miles per day—most drivers will find they have plenty of energy reserves on a daily basis.

In terms of longer distance highway trips, Tesla offers its current vehicle owners free access to around 400 Supercharger sites in the United States. These high-speed fast-chargers are capable of bringing a Model S battery pack to 80 percent of capacity in about 40 minutes. This opens up new possibilities for interstate travel for many EV drivers.

The Model 3 is slated to begin production in late 2017, but chances are you’ll be in for a much longer wait if you didn’t put down a $1,000 refundable deposit in the first hour after Tesla began accepting pre-orders. In just two weeks, Tesla registered more than 300,000 pre-orders—a level of interest that is truly unprecedented for a car that nobody has driven yet and barely seen.

Elon Musk’s stated goal is 500,000 deliveries by 2020, though many analysts doubt this projection in light of how long it has taken to for Tesla to reach peak production capacity in the past—as well as the company’s dependency on reaching full production at its battery factory.

For more information, visit TeslaMotors.com

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July

JULY 1 - 31 CHARLOTTE'S WEB SERENBE On Serenbe’s vibrant farm, bustling with life, growth and enduring love, what more natural tale to tell than that of Charlotte’s Web adapted from E.B. White’s classic children’s book. Wilbur, a charismatic young pig wants desperately to avoid the fate of bacon

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JULY 15 & 29 FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES MABLETON Friday outdoor movies See an outdoor movie at Mable House Amphitheatre. Admission is free, or buy a reserved center seat. MableHouse.org.

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Page Turners

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nown as the Takeoff Boss, Austin Jackson is just an 18 year old student and one of the Top 20 Leaders in the State of Georgia (2014) and now one of the Chief Ambassadors on the SCLC’s next generation board (2016) who has a passion for flying. He’s had a dream of being a commercial airline pilot since his first flight at age 6. Austin was so determined to stop at nothing to make his dream become a reality that he wrote a book entitled, Takeoff: Seeing Beyond the Clouds, where his fictional characters take the reader on an adventure through the life of a young ambitious and driven pilot. Austin's overall message is "Takeoff into your destiny." He wants to make other people's dreams become a reality. With that in mind, he started a company, keeping the Takeoff theme, named “The Takeoff Superstore,” where he hires friends and exposes them to business, allowing them to take off into their destinies. He is constantly giving back to the community as a mentor to

local Atlanta students, but also financially. A percentage of his proceeds go to an organization called Sheltering Books that donates books to homeless shelters around the country, and sends them to our troops overseas. He is determined to help his peers learn how to take off and is starting an online community that he hopes to get into schools across the country. This summer he'll be speaking to youth all around the city on his motivational speaking tour called #Takeoff with the theme "Taking Off Like a Beast."

When Austin was asked how it felt to accomplish so much at such a young age he replied, "It feels like a regular day. I am honored for the opportunities God has allowed me, and I just want to help people. So when people buy our Takeoff Books or items from the Takeoff Clothing Line, it allows us to help other people and supports nonprofits around the country.”

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