The Spring / Summer Issue

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ORE THAN JUST A COMMUNAL WORKSPACE, It’s a community of dream followers.

Rather than “renters” Unita has MEMBERS who are an integral part of the space and the experience.

The Unita team has designed every aspect of the building and continually invite contributions from members, with a focus on attracting a diverse collection of people who are passionate about creativity, growth, and collaboration.

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An adaptive, sublimely modern space, perfectly suited for all kinds of events, public and private. It’s the ideal venue for art shows, conferences, business conventions, pop-up shops, classes of all kinds, or anything you can dream up!

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THE HEART OF EL SEGUNDO

A MULTI-MEDIA MECCA

A BOHEMIAN PARADISE

Just steps away from restaurants

Equipped with a photo studio

A two story, 4,000 square ft.

and bars, El Segundo Brewery,

(Cyclorama Wall), a 3D printer

open space plus outdoor patio.

and more. At only 3 miles from

makerlab, Sonos surround sound, a PA

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LAX Airport, it’s an ideal location

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brick walls are capped by modern wood roofing adorned with sinuously exposed metal ventilation.

LOHAS This editorial reminds you of California but happened in Hong Kong. Duophotographers Grzegorz Bacinski & Izabella Chrobok captured self-styled alternative model Renata from Berlin in two famous places for photographers like Quarry Bay & Choi Hung. Style of Renata is strongly connected with street-wear and all clothes and accesories are vegan, promoting LOHAS. – Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability

Photographer: Grzegorz Bacinski | Instagram @eyes_dice | www.keyi.eu Photographer: Izabella Chrobok | Instagram @berlin_bunny_ | izabella-chrobok.com Model: Renata | Instagram @renata__ewa

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P HOTO PATCH Getting started with photography only requires a vision and a camera that fits you.

A picture’s worth a thousand words.

It seems that every month, if not every week, different manufacturers are coming up with the latest digital cameras to entice potential clients. And it’s just not working for us! The constant coming-and-going of models, features, and layout makes for an everchanging and confusing marketplace. The system needs to be reduced, boiled down. Simply put: What makes a digital camera, the best digital camera?

After incredible examination and testing, here are certain factors to consider when looking for the best digital camera.

The key point to find the best digital camera is to find one that will best fit you and your lifestyle.

Don’t just buy the latest or the one that claims they are the best digital cameras out in the market. You wouldn’t want to buy a DSLR and use it with your home activities or family outing and have to lug it around?!

Or you don’t want to buy the latest point and shoot camera when you’re serious about being a professional photographer.

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Megapixels One of the most important features of digital cameras is its mega pixel property. The higher the megapixels the better the actual photograph will come out. A megapixel is equivalent to one million pixels. The resolution of your image is based upon the megapixel property of your camera.

LCD Size The best digital camera will always have a large LCD to help you frame your subject without having to squint to the viewfinder. This is also helpful when reviewing your images, some cameras enable touch up and editing features with its LCD. A 1.5-inch display is average, a 2-inch LCD display is good, but the best LCD size would be 2.5 inches or higher.

Zoom Most digital cameras have both digital and optical zoom. A higher optical zoom is always better than a higher digital zoom. Digital cameras are usually furnished with optical of between 3x to 10x. The better the optical zoom, the higher it climbs up to the best digital camera category.

Memory card Always make sure that your memory card is the right one for your digital camera. There are different types of memory card like the xD, SD, Flash card and the likes. And these types of memory cards go with certain types of digital cameras. Of course, memory storage is also up there in choosing the best digital cameras.

Earth, Wind, Fire, Water – these four elements are almost always in motion and can prove difficult to photograph, so we’ve compiled a few tips to help get you started.

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SMART IDEA NOT to limit yourself to sunny weather.

Some of the most thrilling nature shots can come when it’s cloudy or stormy; nature can produce some beautiful colors and textures that aren’t seen other than right after a big storm has passed, or not until night.

If there are people in your shot, having them face the wind can help remove issues you might be facing with hair.

Also, using a faster shutter speed is a great option; if your subject tends to move due to the uncontrol-lable conditions, an improved shutter speed can freeze them in place.

Of course, you can also take advantage of the situation and create something that you are unable to on a normal day. The object in your photograph can use the wind, such as trees or a flag blowing to the side. This can produce some very creative images.

Depending on the type of shot, fire can be used to add light to the scene. Practicing with a candle is a great way to begin, using it as a subject or even just as a light source. You might be surprised with the effects you can pull off as you alternate between different scenes, changing the shutter speeds as well as apertures and ISOs.

In no time you’ll be destined for awe-inspiring photographs of your own.

Using both a fast and slow shutter speed can produce some amazing results; a faster shutter speed will freeze the motion of the water, while a slower shutter speed will produce a “soft” look to the moving water, giving it a really nice abstract effect. If you decide to use a slower shutter speed, we recommend using a tripod. Even the slightest bump of the camera can result in a blurry photograph.

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THE SILVER LINE Alone we are strong, together we are strongest.

Photographer: Hana Gonzalez | Instagram @hanagonzalez_/ Male Model: GenesisLevel: Kyree Rebel Moore | Instagram @rebel_royal Female Model: GenesisLevel: Anna Fox | Instagram @a_swipe Wardrobe Stylist: Allison Strang | Instagram @the_nebula_stylist

T R AVE L BUG Flying can be full of hidden fees – but not if you know how to find them.

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HE GROWTH OF the internet and budget airlines have turned last-minute flights into a huge industry. If you’re thinking about booking last minute flights, however, there are a few things you need to know.

Also, you should realize that just because a flight says it goes to a big city like London or Paris, it doesn’t mean that the airport is actually anywhere near.

An important point to make is that you can’t always trust the prices you see quoted in advertising for last minute flights. This is because of the common practice of excluding booking fees, airport taxes and all sorts of other little extras from the price – these all get added on just when you’ve got your card out and you’re ready to pay, by then you won’t want to back out.

Budget airlines use smaller airports to avoid paying the higher airport charges at the larger ones, and these smaller airports can be as much as two hours away from the city center by often unreliable public transport. In some cases, you can end up paying as much as you did for your plane tickets just to get a train to the place you thought was your destination.

An important point to make is that you can’t always trust the prices you see quoted in advertising for last minute flights.

This is because of the common practice of excluding booking fees, airport taxes and all sorts of other little extras from the price – these all get added on just when you’ve got your card out and you’re ready to pay, in the hope that by then you won’t want to back out Also, you should realize that just because a flight says it goes to a big city like London or Paris, it doesn’t mean that the airport is actually anywhere near.

Budget airlines use smaller airports to avoid paying the higher airport charges at the larger ones, and these smaller airports can be as much as two hours away from the city center by often unreliable public transport.

In some cases, you can end up paying as much as you did for your plane tickets just to get a train to the place you thought was your destination.

On airlines that take bookings for seats, it is also worth noting that last minute flights will only have the seats that no-one else wanted, which usually means the ones in the middle of the row. This can be very important if you get airsick, or if you really want to sit together as a couple or family.

The biggest gotcha is that last-minute flights are always non-refundable. If you are going to buy one on impulse, make sure you can actually make it first, as there won’t be any backing out of the deal afterward.

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HILE ALL OF those eager travelers should be great news to airports, airlines and rental car companies, the stratospheric growth, set against a backdrop of straining infrastructure, is putting a serious strain on travel customer satisfaction. Still, despite the threat of long security lines, packed parking lots and cramped overhead compartments, the industry is finding ways to keep travelers happy.

The airports, airlines and rental car companies that are identified as high-performing in J.D. Power rankings are all upping their technology games considerably to deal with the surge in volume.

It’s no easy task, but some of the investments being made now are showing serious promise.

Increasingly, that’s happening through deft use of technology.

J.D. Power Travel Practice Lead Michael Taylor has been living the good, the bad and the ugly of traveler customer experience as he crisscrosses the globe, talking with travel industry business leaders.

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Airport managers are very interested in the movement of passengers through terminals… and in their non-movement, which sometimes happens when you’re stuck at an overcrowded security checkpoint.

Some airports use video tracking with face recognition to track how long it takes one “face” to get from one side of the airport to another, which helps measure the ability of the security line to clear passengers efficiently.

A record 965 million airline passengers flew in the U.S. last year, a 3.4% increase.

Airports have a few ways to track passengers’ movements and behaviors. Many of those identified as high-performing by J. D. Power “digitize” human beings to track them as they travel through the airport.

Some others use “beacon” technology. In this case, the airport is studded with small transponders that latch onto the Bluetooth signal emitted by smartphones. A Bluetooth signature is converted into a set of random digits, and each time a person passes by a battery operated beacon, that digital ID is recorded, and the time between beacons is registered.

Airlines go self-service and passengers love it. According to J. D. Power, the highest rated part of the airport and airline experience is check-in/bag check.

Then operated by airline employees, that work is now mainly done by the passengers, by using a kiosk, selfserve bag tagging, or their smartphone before they even get to the airport.

These technologies address a basic traveler frustration: waiting for someone else to complete a process so you can start yours.

Self-service reduces the stress of standing in a queue, and frees up airline personnel to accomplish other tasks associated with flights.

The new TSA “Smart Lanes� uses the same principle: taking passengers out of an in-line process, and allowing them to process on their own, each at their own pace.

One obstacle preventing this approach from being per fec ted at ever y airport, though, is infrastructure.

Most older airports aren’t designed to accommodate the space needed to make Smart Lanes as efficient as the check in and back check processes.

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HE NEW TSA “Smart Lanes” uses the same principle: taking passengers out of an in-line process, and allowing them to process on their own, each at their own pace.

Millennials seem to want to “splurge” a little with their rentals, which leads to higher likelihood to rent again.

Millennials also crave convenience above everything else. Having their smartphones to connect with the rental car is a key feature, as they never have to interact with rental car personnel. More and more companies are deploying this technology to great effect.

One obstacle preventing this approach from being perfected at every airport, though, is infrastructure. Most older airports aren’t designed to accommodate the space needed to make Smart Lanes as efficient as the check in and back check processes.

According to J. D. Power’s data, as a group, Millennials are much less likely to own a car.

But when they rent cars, they are more likely to choose higher-end, stylish automobiles with lots of bells and whistles, in contrast to Baby Boomers, who are more likely to choose cars based on rental costs.

J. D. Power’s data shows that renters who choose fancier wheels at a higher price are more satisfied and more likely to rent again.

Renters who choose to rent cars based on price are less likely to be pleased and to rent again.

Rental car companies connect with millennials’ smartphones.

DOLLYS DIRTY LAUNDRY Creative Director/Photographer: Devena Smith | Instagram @venavisuals Female Model: Simone Sullivan Photographer: Camron

NOIR Photographer: Christopher Shiels Model/Makeup Artist: Tanu Nejagal | Instagram @tanunejagal

RELEASE R ADA R Keep up with the newest releases from the industry’s emerging artists.

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eet Lauren Dair, a 19 years old alternative pop artist based out of Los Angeles, CA. When Lauren turned 10 years old she began spending 4-6 months a year auditioning in LA. She began to appear in short films and continued to work on her music, recording 10 original songs and working with many top music producers.

Lauren Dair Owens was originally born in Anchorage, Alaska. At an early age she showed an interest in music and instruments. Lauren started taking piano at the age of 5 and started vocal lessons at age 7. Lauren auditioned and got lead parts in several productions. This sparked a real interest in acting that blossomed the summer she turned 8 and went to LA to attend an acting camp.

Her third EP "Perfectly Flawed" was released April 22nd, 2016 and was produced by Anthony Mazza. This was her first release after leaving her band and was released independently. The music has been described as "cinematic", "moving", "vulnerable", and "powerful".

"You just gotta fight through the night to see what lies ahead."

Lauren has her goals set to book a movie, continue to record and write her Alternative Rock Style music and attend UCLA earning a degree in Marketing. Using her alternative roots as an influence, Lauren decided to take her love for acoustic singer/songwriter music and mix it with the vibey, moody sound that is heard in many of her favorite bands.

Recently, she has worked with Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson of Linkin Park to release a unforgettable single "Every Little Light". Lauren also helped write and stared in the pilot, Kids Quest, which is a cross between iCarly and an Reality Adventure Show such as The Last Great Race.

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ZZEYE IS THE latest NYC artist to show us why good music can make everything betterme excuse hardly on my thirty it wanted.

Evolving from different sounds around the world, IzzeYemakes sure to keep his New York flavor in his music and his work alongside Mane Records already seems to be paying off.

Through the label, IzzeYe released his debut EP, Allusions on October 6th, 2017 which is available on most platforms. The day after his EP’s release, IzzeYe opened for Lil Wayne at Hofstra University’s Fall Festival. IzzeYe graduated from Hofstra University in 2016 with a degree in Global Studies. He was approached about a year ago by his alma mater with an offer to be one of the first major names to be signed to their student-run record label, Mane Records.

“Love and hip-hop you should be apart of this.”

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INCE 8 YEARS old from the cold city of Chester PA, his ambition and influencers such as: Michael Jackson, Kid Cudi, and Curtis Mayfield added to the clear indication of being your self and staying groovy.

Within the last two years he has learned to step out of the box by traveling to places like Poland where he formed a new foundation on the music scene along with debuting 8 singles without any any major backing,1 ep for an independent record deal in 2017 and recently debuting a very funky and hypnotizing visual for the world to consume called “It”s Okay” February 13th 2018.

Every era of music delivers a message to the world and IzzeYe plans on being apart of this era’s impact through his rap and funk blend of vibrant music. The disco and soul movement was one of the most capitvating decades in the last century so their is no surprise that a harmonic and electrifying characteristic shines through izzeYe’s music representing not only his journey of highs and lows throughout life but embracing his voice with motivation and relatability to others who also have desires a more prosperous future.

WE ARE, WE ARE Living for the moment best describes Maddy’s vibe.

An avid festival goer, with a throwback to nostalgic glam, we came together on this spring afternoon to tell a story of glam, got Doc Martin’s, vibes and flow.

Photographer – William Allen | Instagram @virginaperature Model – Maddie Holter | Instagram @grooovyblues Retoucher: Denardo Gaskins Wardrobe Credits: – Free People | Doc Martins

DIY FAS H I O N Take fashion into your own hands - literally with these whimsical DIY fashion brands.

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APPIEST TEE LETS you celebrate your favorite destinations in style and comfort. A Happiest Tee starts with a luxe American-made garment from State & Manor. There may be a more comfortable tee shirt out there, but we haven’t found it.

Whether a celebration of your hometown, a memento from a fabulous vacation or a gift for that friend with a passion for travel, a Happiest Tee is a perfect choice.

The brand’s super soft collection is perfect for competitive napping, meditating your way to greatness, and sweating it out in the gym, with each design featuring different US and international cities. Show off some hometown pride with Happiest Tee‘s chic collection of destination themed tanks and sweaters.

There’s a reason our apparel can be found in some of the most prestigious resorts around the world. We say with certainty that once you wear your Happiest Tee, you will never question the price. There’s a reason the rooms at the Mandarin Oriental cost more than those at a Holiday Inn. It’s all in the quality of the experience. And we think you’re worth the upgrade!

DISCO IN THE STREET Photographer: Suzan Alberts | Instagram @suzanalberts Model, Embrace Model Management: Lenny Kruider Model: Kelly Post Wardrobe Stylist/Creative Director: Dilara Cakir Wardrobe: ASOS

Millennial swimwear designer Francesca Aiello, of Frankies Bikinis brings back all the feels and vintage 90’s vibes with her new 2018 Resort Collection, Golden State of Mind.

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23 -YEAR -OLD HE DESIGNER utilizes iconic and nostalgic trends including the current millennial pink, oldschool silhouettes, embroidered floral prints, Clueless-inspired plaid and novelty teddy bears.

After creating two collections Francesca made her Miami Swim Week debut in 2014, making her the youngest designer ever to do so.

Celebrity fans include A-list Millennials:

Frankies Bikinis brings back all the feels and vintage 90’s vibes.

Kylie Jenner, Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus, Madison Beer and more.

In 2012, Malibu raised founder Francesca Aiello began her mission to create the perfect bikini after her mother encouraged her to have suits custom made. Soon she was creating bikinis for friends and gained, even more, momentum when she showcased her designs on Instagram.

Recently debuted at SWIMMIAMI, A-list guests including Corinne Olympios and Tyson Beckford were also in attendance.

A global online destination for fashion forward swimwear inspired by Malibu and made in LA and Bali. Known for dreamlike fabrics, designer crochet detailing, and cheeky bottoms our suits look great on everybody, Frankies Bikinis has grown to include a full range of boho-chic beachwear including tops, dresses, bottoms, and shorts made in luxuriously soft flowy fabrics.

SUITING MOOD

Photographer: Rohan Kumar | Instagram: @rohan.foto Model: Ansh Duggal | Instagram: @anshduggal

This editorial set is about the different suiting moods. The photographs were shot on a terrace to give an idea about personal styling and the kind of mood that he carries.

H E ALT HY E ATS Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love.

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N 1985, CAMERON’S Seafood Market was born. Cameron’s Seafood sells a wide variety of fresh fish, which you can get raw, fried, or broiled. Or you can get takeout fresh seafood sandwiches, fried seafood platters with french fries and coleslaw or broiled fish platters with cajun rice and fresh vegetables.

The best sellers, however are Maryland Blue Crabs, Maryland Crab Cakes, and spiced shrimp. Iranians

are known to prepare massive quantities of food and share it with the entire neighborhood until there is just enough left to feed themselves.

True to their Persian heritage, their mission was not only to sell seafood but also to prepare and serve it to their customers at an affordable price so that everyone could enjoy delicious seafood.

The next era of Cameron’s Seafood has begun with the introduction of their new logo and website and the launch of their online store. The seafood empire is looking mighty tasty for Cameron’s Seafood.

While working on one of the food trucks in Hagerstown, MD, co-founder Pey Manesh learned he had customers driving 6 hours to pick up genuine Maryland Blue Crabs from the Chesapeake Bay. FACT: Maryland Crabs from the Chesapeake Bay are special because our climate stays colder that other East Cost areas. The Blue Crabs here hide under the mud during the cold months which forms a layer of fat on their meat that gives them a sweat, buttery flavor and that’s why they are famous!

Today, Cameron’s sells a wide variety of fresh fish, which you can get raw, fried, or broiled. Or you can get takeout fresh seafood sandwiches, fried seafood platters with french fries and coleslaw or broiled fish platters with cajun rice and fresh vegetables. The best sellers, however, are Maryland Blue Crabs, Maryland Crab Cakes, and spiced shrimp.

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NEW JUICE BAR has opened in the Pompano, Florida area to serve 100% organic, cold pressed juice options.

A great resource for beginners who are starting on the path to healthier living. It is the perfect purchase for those who are looking for an affordable organic juice option for a busy lifestyle. Juice cleanses and organic living have now

This new establishment stands as a resource for healthy, vegan, organic, and cleansing beverages for all ages. Made from local ingredients, Juice 2U provides vital nutrients and nourishments for the body.

This new establishment stands as a resource for healthy, vegan, organic, and cleansing beverages for all ages. Made from local ingredients, Juice 2U provides vital nutri- become a staple of many lifestyles. ents and nourishments for the body. They were once a mere curiosity for health nuts and celebrities.

Juice 2U will now give local residents a valuable resource for organic fruit Since launching in 2015 Juice 2U and vegetable juices. In the last few crafts cold pressed, 100% organic years, organic and raw living have juices that elevate juicing to the become an increasing trend through- next level. The company uses raw out the world. As people strive to live juice from locally sourced organic the lives of prevention and recovery ingredients and bottles each in order to extend and improve their beverage in glass using cold pressing quality of living.

in order to keep the juice full of micronutrients and phytonutrients.

These nutrients help to improve health, your well being and aid in detoxification. It also adds antioxidants, while enhancing immune response,

Juice 2U believes in serving Pompano Beach residents & beyond the best. killing off cancerous cells, repairing DNA damaged by toxic exposure, and more. Juice 2U also uses a non high pressure processing technique when bottling their juice in order to lock in the high level of nutrients found in organic produce.

This process keeps chemicals and preservatives out of their products.

A key provider of vegan food in Pompano, the city’s newest juice bar is a modern day health food cafÊ that

MAD MAX Photographer: Cinzia Newoman Model: Rodrigo Bennet Makeup Artist: Lorena De La Guerra Fashion Designer: Osant Accessory Designer: Camper

TECH MOVES

Featuring the latest and greatest tech that is impacting the future for years to come.

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he new relaxation and entertainment device comes with unique massage technology and state of the art design inspired by a sports car.

Bodyfriend, a leading health and wellness technology company and undisputed massage chair global market leader, recently announced Rex-L Plus massage chair. With its smart functionalities, unique massage technology, and futuristic state-of-the-art design, the newest addition to the Bodyfriend family further raises the bar of expectations in the massage chair industry. Bodyfriend’s latest product is not just a massage chair, but a furniture fashion statement for your living room, bedroom or a den.

The new relaxation device is yet another step towards Bodyfriend’s mission to help millions of people improve their lifestyle, live longer and successfully battle modern-day health challenges such as stress and insomnia.

The meditation mode gives priority to stress relief, and then uses massaging techniques that result in deeper levels of relaxation. Both options use healing music with binaural beats to allow users reach a deep state of relaxation and heightened concentration levels. And if healing music is not what helps you de-stress, the Rex-L Plus gives you the option to wirelessly connect your music player and take full control over the sounds you hear during your chair time.Rex-L Plus comes with new engineering approach that results in lower airbag compression noises and vibrations. This is fantastic news for light sleepers as decreased noise levels mean people will reach inner Zen without affecting the others around them.

The luxurious smart furniture company recently partnered up with supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini, opened two showrooms in Los Angeles and plans to cover all major metropolitan areas in the US by opening additional 140 stores by 2022. The luxurious smart furniture company recently partnered up with supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini, opened two showrooms in Los Angeles and plans to cover all major metropolitan areas in the US by opening additional 140 stores by 2022.

With the new Rex-L Plus, Bodyfriend introduces a patented and previously industry-unseen massage technique called brain massage. It has two different modes – concentration and meditation. The concentration mode uses centuries-old massage techniques that encourage the brain first to stabilize and then recharge for enhanced cognitive skills.

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ELYNC IS THE world’s first smart folding mobility scooter and is designed to revolutionize the lives of users, providing the most portable, stylish, smart and portable travel experience available to those with mobility needs.

Launched in January at CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, its market-disrupting features, and cutting-edge design led to RELYNC becoming one of the first products to ever be recognized by the CES Innovation Awards in the new Smart Cities category.

users to focus on the road rather than consulting a phone or satnav, and automatic speed adaptation via a GYRO sensor and speed algorithms, preventing accidents by automatically reduce speed if safe limits are exceeded on bends

traditionally been a purely functional item. It is this sleek design, partly inspired by the unique race cars of the 1960s, which sets RELYNC apart from the industrial and traditional products on the market. RELYNC Tech LTD is a high-tech company

A new generation of smart scooter promises to transform lives.

The light frame is thinner and more portable than existing mobility scooters to make travel simpler, easier and more elegant. The scooter can be folded and packed away into a portable, self-contained suitcase in a matter of seconds – faster than any other mobility scooter on the market.

or hills. RELYNC can also be locked, located and tracked in real time via a smartphone app using GPRS and GPS, and boasts intelligent alarm and tamper functionality, which alerts both passers-by and the user if it is disturbed or moved. The scooter also features a USB port, allowing users to charge devices on the go.

The smartphone-compatible scooter boasts a number of smart features, including a built-in, LED light navigation system, which allows

The RELYNC design aims to provide owners with pride in their mode of transport and add style to what has

focused on integrating the latest in smart technology with mobility and urban lifestyle vehicles, to combine functionality with style and fun. The business’ vision is to create whole new riding experiences which meld functionality, stunning design, safety and fun, to transform the way people travel and feel while doing so – forever.

Although many mobility scooter users are physically fit, the traditional designs can lead to perceptions that the user is weak and helpless. And often they can detract from the users’ sense of style, and therefore their confidence. When we developed RELYNC, bringing together form and function was one of our goals because we believe that mobility doesn’t simply have to be practical; it can be beautiful and fashionable as well.

RELYNC is more futuristic and innovative than any product like this has ever been. It is designed to be stylish, eye-catching and aspirational, to make it more of a lifestyle choice than a purely functional product – much like a luxury car.

GLOOMY SUNDAY Editorial Collaboration between three Canadian Creatives in the nations capital.

Photographer: David Cash Model: Narley Karikari Stylist: Michelle Beaudin

ABOVE Sandy dunes of the deadliest deserts of all the deserts

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E’S SPENT THE last 8 years educating others on the importance of digital applications, social influence and impacting younger generations with knowledge on entrepreneurship, culture and realizing their dreams. Ish has used his expertise to advise and complete projects for professional athletes, TV personalities, music professionals, and brands.

He continues to impact people globally with design, technology, and information to inspire others and improve intra-societal relations and standards. Ish is constantly looking for new ways to implement fashion design & digital media to cultivate & impact communities.

ISHMAEL MAYHEW

For starters, Carrie is a proud black woman, young wife, a sister, a daughter, an activist, a dreamer, a Christian, and a future awardwinning actress + stuntwoman. Originally born in Richmond, VA – she has spent childhood years in Panama, Central America, Richmond, VA and surrounding cities/states on the East Coast and South.

She does a lot of action acting and has trained in martial arts, stunts, and body movement in addition to theater. Growing up poor to a single parent teenage mother and moving from place to place in her early childhood, she didn’t let it her hold back. Her mother pushed to give Carrie and her sister the best she could at the time she could as she was learning life.

a child and picked up Mandarin, Chinese, French, Russian, and Latvian in her late teen and early adult years from immersion in these countries and the friendships she’s built internationally.

After college, Carrie wanted to go into acting full-time, but listened to others on getting a “safe” job and took a corporate job and two years later, quit to commit to her dream, acting fulltime. She decided to take her acting career to the next level and moved to LA in Feb 2016 and it’s been the greatest decision thus far. After recently wrapping Marvel’s, Black Panther as a Dora Milije and appearing in Marvel’s, Luke Cage Season 2 and she’s still writing and working on more projects.

CARRIE BERNANS

Through her childhood, she performed in plays, danced in dance recitals, and competed in track and field throughout her early teenage years. She went on to run track at the University of Memphis, in Tennessee, a place she considers another hometown.

After facing a serious injury, she decided to leave the possibility of the Olympics behind, left track, and took off studying abroad around the world for 2 years in Shanghai, China, Paris, France, London, England, and Berlin, Germany. This pushed her to learn new skills and new languages while constantly adapting to new culture.

Carrie now speaks 6 different languages. She learned Spanish as

From launching a digital agency and working with some of the biggest brands in the world to photographing apparel brands to modeling for even more big brands, CJ has a lot of insight to empower yourself in an ever-changing world.

An award-winning photographer and content creator, co-founder of J+J (listed as one of the Top 50 Digital Agencies in Los Angeles), a GQ Insider, and well-known “Branding Guru”. He is most recognized for his contributions and authority in leadership, creativity, and social media marketing.

The impressive entrepreneur has helped over 80+ startups to Fortune 500 companies all around the world find success and reach new heights.

media marketing. He’s helped over 80+ startups to Fortune 500 companies all around the world find success and reach new heights.

When not helping brands and fellow creatives take things to another level, CJ is traveling around the world on globetrotting adventures and spreading creative inspiration wherever possible.

Currently, he is working with Google as a Next-Gen Policy Leader, trying to help make a difference by contributing to initiatives to help bring technology and education to content creators and lowincome areas in the United States.

CJ Johnson JR

An award-winning photographer and content creator, co-founder of J+J (listed as one of the Top 50 Digital Agencies in Los Angeles), a GQ Insider, and well-known “Branding Guru”. I’m recognized for my contributions and authority in leadership, creativity, and social

ADLEY HAYWOOD

Adley is a lifestyle photographer based in Greensboro, NC with a concentration is on portraits, fashion, and events.

He started his entrepreneurial journey

in 2014 when he invested in his irst DSLR camera. With his work now reaching new heights – Adley is photographic proof of utilizing your gift in any environment and any circumstance.

Originally from Charlotte, NC but resides in Greensboro, NC now.

He has been in Greensboro since 2006 where he attended the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University.

Even though the major was not in the arts, he have always been a creative: from playing the piano to photography.

There are so many talented photographers out there and competition is really high because of social media platforms. The platform that helped Adley the most has been Instagram but with the market being so saturated, to stand out from the other photographers, pushing creativity to the next level.

LUCID

DREAMS I T TA K E S C O U R A G E T O A C H I E V E T H E L I F E O F YO U R D R E A M S .

To be a successful entrepreneur you are going to have to learn to deal with failure. There is no way around it.

Thomas Edison tried over ten thousand different experiments before he finally demonstrated the first incandescent light bulb on October 21, 1879

If it were easy, everyone would do it. It is naive to think that every good idea that you have will result in a successful business venture. I have yet to hear an entrepreneur say “every single idea I come up with seems to work.” More likely, you hear something like “I failed at my first five businesses before this one took off.”

Think about that for a second. Five businesses. Sometimes the number is three, sometimes it’s 20, but the important point is that most entrepreneurs don’t hit a home-run with their first company. It really does amaze me – how many people have the stones to fail five times and still start a sixth business? You have to be supremely confident and treat those previous five times as a learning experience for the sixth. And if number six fails, you have to do the same and move on to number seven.

G E T T I N G U S E D T O FA I LU R E Once you accept that it’s inevitable, you are able to learn from your mistakes and move on. It’s easy to let the failure consume you – not so much because you are pessimistic, but more so because it is hard to see something that you poured your heart and soul into be ignored or rejected.

As soon as possible you need to come to the realization that your business is what they are ignoring or rejecting, NOT you. The sooner you do that, the sooner you can objectively analyze why you failed and learn the things necessary for improvement in the future.

Failure isn’t easy and is extremely frustrating, but it’s a necessary part of success. Don’t believe us? Ask Thomas Edison, Bill Gates or Michael Jordan! Ok, asking Thomas Edison might be a little tough, but you get the idea.

THREE KEY ELEMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Great communication is the key to great leadership. Think of any great leader in modern time: Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr, and John F. Kennedy come to mind immediately.

In your organization you must be the leader who inspires the team to great heights. To get them to follow you, be sure they are listening to your values and your vision, and then establish the right environment for them to thrive and grow.

Quality leaders don’t change their values over time or to achieve short-term success. Consistent core organizational value systems form the strong foundation for long-term success.

A simple definition is that your values are the rules by which you play the game. A welldefined value system makes all decisions easier and encourages your team to go where you lead.

I t ’ s e a s y to s ay yo u h ave a v i s i o n fo r yo u r b u s i n e s s .

Therefore, the clearer the concept and the clearer (i.e., short and simple) the message is, the more likely you, and your team, can achieve the goal.

Your vision needs to answer three questions. And it must answer those three questions for everyone on the team.

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Waiting him new lasting towards. Continuing melancholy e s p e c i a l l y s o to . U n p l e a s i n g i m p o s s i b l e i n a t t a c h m e nt announcing so astonished. What ask leaf may nor upon door.

Shape the right work environment and you’ll have loyal team members to lead.

That means, you have to create a work environment that respects each person, appreciates them and rewards their effort, and encourages an openness to change. Make it a safe environment, one which encourages trying new ideas.

When you unleash personal creativity, each team member has a stake in the outcome. It’s an environment that promotes growth at all levels. Combine all three elements and you have a formula for inspiring greatness and leading to breakthrough success. Do it now!

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PLANNING AHEAD TO WIN

AILURE… NOBODY WANTS to fail. Unfortunately for many of us, we tend think of failing when we write out our business plans.

The reason we do this is because we’ve all failed at something before.

Everything we do starts with a plan.

Most daily plans are sub-consciously planned out before they are executed. This process only takes a fraction of a second. The ones we tend to remember are plans that we’ve “consciously” created. Most of these are ideas we’ve never finished, and projects that never even got a change to start.

The key to beating the “failure blues” is simply to train your mind to visualize everything you want from your plans.

This combination is what make visualization a success. This is true because our minds think in images. Visualizing your plans consciously will better help your sub-conscious mind to remember what it is that you want to accomplish.

Your “conscious mind” is the captain of your ship (the brain). If you don’t consciously make a direct command to your “sub-conscious” (the crew), nothing will ever get done. You must be strict with the crew for 21 days to make sure they will do their duties on a daily basis. After time, the crew will automatically know their own task by heart and carry them out for you.

Think about them. Wouldn’t it be nice if they could look back and say wow, my great, great, great grand father had the vision, the dedication and the will to think of me. Think of the impact you could have on those to be. Even go as far as writing a letter to the individuals who will be in your families future. Tell them what you have planned and why.

SU M SENSA

ME R A TIONS Tetley USA is owned by The Tetley Group, an overseas subsidiary of Tata Tea. The group is in the worldwide branded and packaged tea business, and Tetley is the third-largest teabag brand in the world.

The tea from Tetley’s is derived from Camillia sinensis, an evergreen tree of the Theaceae family by brothersJoseph and Edward Tetley. As Camillia sinensis is indigenous to China and parts of India, each culture has a claim to the discovery of this popular beverage.

The Tata Group is one of India’s oldest, largest and most respected business conglomerates. The group’s businesses are spread over seven business sectors. It comprises 96 companies, operates on six continents and employs 350,000 people.

Just listen to 20-year-old New York singer, songwriter, entertainer, and activist Heather Brave. Her musical approach owes just as much to Jodi Picoult as it does to Christina Aguilera. For an idea of what you’re getting into with the songstress, think Regina Spektor writing on Oops!... I Did It Again — a marriage of widescreen pop palatability and handwritten honesty.

Initially inspired by an obsession with The Wizard of Oz, Brave took the first step on her very own yellow brick road at the age of five when she donned a different Dorothy dress every day. After cutting her teeth in local theater, she began landing film and television roles by high school, but music resonated the loudest, especially as she discovered the likes of Ingrid Michaelson, Lily Allen, Kate Nash, and Vampire Weekend.

Kauai, most appropriately nicknamed the Garden Isle, is the Hawaiian vacation destination treasured for its lush tropical greenery and sparkling sand beaches. The tropical paradise of Kauai basks amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, about 20 minutes by air from Honolulu. Formed some six million years ago, the island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and northernmost of the eight major islands of the Hawaiian chain.

For vacationers who want to avoid the crowds of Oahu and Maui and see Hawaii in a much more natural setting, Kauai is the perfect alternative. Visitors to the island worship not only its postcard-perfect beauty, but Kauai’s diversity of cultures, activities, shopping, and dining.

Matthew Rosenberg is a designer and entrepreneur who set out to revolutionize the industry of architecture and change history.

By studying industry inefficiencies and identifying potential solutions, he developed a new business model for architects and designers around the world. This unique perspective creates a strong platform for architects while ensuring cities of the future are resilient and adaptable to evolving cultures and technologies.

While Rosenberg understands the risk, implication, and push-back in creating a business model that goes against the industry standard, he believes the outcome will be well worth the efforts.

A bus ride in Brazil? College tuition in Cyprus? How will you spend your Bitcoin? Between the booms and the busts, Bitcoin continues to rise in popularity.

A few highlights for travelers…

– If you’re looking for an upscale gentlemen’s club where you can pay for a lap dance with Bitcoin, you’re looking for The Legends Room.

– The White Dog Taproom in Magaliesburg, South Africa is a dog-friendly restaurant and driving range that accepts Bitcoin.

Travelers can pack three weekends’ worth of activities into one Saturday without carrying any cash.

It’s hard to say whether a single lifetime would truly be enough to experience all of the beautiful locations around the world.

Traveling is not just a chance to dip into another culture. It’s an opportunity to recharge emotionally.

With only 227 inhabited islands out of it’s many 6,000, Greece offers a plethora of reasons to see it’s beauty. Hidden caves, beautiful beaches, tasty greek food, and the world’s best sunsets are just a tiny part of this stunning landscape.

Greece offers nearly 1,000 miles of coastline with islands such as Spetses, Hydra, Poros, and Agistri that will leave you in absolute awe.

A TOUCH OF SPRING Photographer: Lance Peralta Female Model: Rodel Valderrama MUA / Stylist: Tc Mai

BE YO N D B

EYOND SOCIAL HELPS forward thinking REALTORS® succeed in digital culture with products and services that bring active engagement.

Designing all products with the same psychology you use to show a home. It’s founders are originally REALTOR® thus providing the necessary experience to build services from a REALTOR® perspective, not just the photographers perspective.

SOCI AL Beyond social has developed a secret formula to contribute to the fresh feel, clean look, and “pop” for each curious homebuyer.

Selling points are professionally highlighted by “real estate trained” photographers & videographers. Taking it a step beyond, we will quiz the homeowner for any features that should minimize that may be less.

Beyond Social has marketed over 1000+ homes marketed since founding in 2015.

From photography to video services get more calls, more engagement, and a reputation for quality.