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Editor in chief/assistant to the publisher Jason Feinberg and I sat for an afternoon listening to the Cuz spin yarns about some of his more historic meetings and situations and we leafed through his new book doo wop: The Music, The Times, The Era. Cousin Brucie can be described as the official keeper of America’s doo-wop and early rock and roll heritage. His book is an encyclopedic look at the music and the surrounding culture of that time, but it’s written in his friendly and familiar colloquial style. Less about being a research tool and more about being a feel-good nostalgia tool, the book examines the hundreds of groups that contributed the fantastic music so ingrained our social subconscious. It also colors the memories with world events that were indicative of the years, and takes the reader back to a seemingly more innocent and gentler time – as Brucie puts it – when cars were measured by the size of their fins, beehive hairdos were all the rage and going to the drive-in was a rite of passage. “This book shows how doo-wop developed and it goes back to the roots in Africa in slavery where people were ripped out of their homeland and used songs to communicate and bond together. The most beautiful instrument on earth is the human voice and that is how it developed,” he explains. Let’s go through the definition of doo-wop and its emergence for a moment… In the early 1940s during WWII, big bands dominated the entertainment landscape and the radio airwaves. As various singers and band leaders were entertaining the troops domestically and abroad, the war was coming to a close and television was right around the corner. Singing groups, such as the Andrews Sisters, were showcasing a four-part harmony and other groups were taking that harmony arrangement and singing it with a falsetto lead. The topics were generally teenage laments, and it was music you could move to. The term doo-wop is a blending of classic rhythm and blues with voices from Michael Pifferrer, Annie Witter, Cousin Brucie, Brian DeNicola falsetto to baritone that simulate any music instrument. “I put the start at right about 1948 – The Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers – that was the beginning of vocal harmony right after the Big Band era. The Andrew Sisters were an excellent vocal harmony group that really was doo-wop - we just didn’t call it that. After the Big Band era there was a pop era that was only a decade Cousin Brucie with The Beatles and they came out of that,” says Brucie. “Doo-wop is a combination of emotional, gospel, r and b, rock - and you have doowop. It’s a slang term for vocal harmony which you can trace back through vaudeville to the minstrels to Greek tragedy. It’s about the basics of life and it’s performed very simplistically. It’s performed by the human voice and that can be generally because they couldn’t afford instrumentation. The Mills Brothers emulated instruments because of economics. They couldn’t hire a bass player, rhythm guitar etc. But the most important thing is the human spirit www.boulevardli.com

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PROFILES it’s about the human spirit.” And with that frame of reference, we spent our afternoon sorting through his show on Sirius Channel 6. Almost as if he were calling a neighbor down the street, Brucie says suddenly, “Let’s call my good friend Neil!” and dials Neil Sedaka. He tells Neil he is with some friends in the studio and lets Jason and me listen to the two legends talk about “the olden days.” Sedaka wrote a forward to Brucie’s book and Brucie was introducing him for a prime time special later that week. The respect they have for one another and for the music of the ’50s and ’60s is profound. Much like the feel-good nature of the music of that era, Brucie’s natural exuberance and warmth is infectious. It’s easily the reason he has been so popular on the air for so long and in person, it’s even more consuming. You genuinely feel like you are the only person in the room, or maybe on the planet, when Brucie engages his eversmiling expression. He asks Jason and me what we want to hear and says he will make a dedication over the air for us. We figure we will play it safe and dedicate a Rolling Stones song to our boss. Brucie names publisher Angela Anton in the tag and smiles. I ask him about the quintessential symbol of music from those years, Elvis. “Elvis would call me on the phone all the time and say, ‘Thank you for playing my record.’ He was such a gentleman. One day they brought him into my studio. They wrapped him up in a rug like a piece of furniture to get him into building cause he couldn’t walk anywhere. He came in and gave me a big hug,” he remembers. The studio he is referring to was ABC in New York City – the most popular AM station in the ’50s and ’60s. From the early 1950s until about 1962, Brucie and his contemporaries played music of the times by selecting songs that they intuitively knew were resonating with their audience. It was a cultural frontier and the playing field was wide open for groups such as the Shirelles, Dion and the Belmonts, the Duprees and the Platters. But right around 1962, the broadcasting industry realized that there was big money in the rock and roll music that was topping the charts and took what was an otherwise autonomous territory for DJs and set up boundaries. “I wish I could say we were the genius and we knew what we were doing but we were having a great time and we didn’t really know that we were creating history. The ivory towers left us alone and we were flying by the seat of our pants until about 1962; and then because of the success, they pulled in the reins a little bit and all the freedoms were removed. They were making money for the first time - up until then we were experimenting so they left us alone. We did not know what we were doing but we were left alone to dream. That set the foundation of modern radio to this day,” he recalls. And in a way, American music came to a crossroads at the end of that year. A noticeable blandness filled the airwaves as the vocal harmonies from the ’50s quieted down and a cultural void opened. The filling of this artistic vacuum would come from across the ocean, as Britain had been consuming, reacting and rearranging American doo-wop and rock and roll. The British invaded and musically, all hell broke loose. “Right about 1963 it was getting really boring and nothing was happening. Suddenly over in England something was going on which we all resented at first. How dare these upstarts take this American genre which was our invention and now they are playing these ‘Silver Beatles’ – but they were putting something in it that we didn’t have; they infused a new energy into it. And through that we learned and re-learned and re-invented rock and roll.” 36

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sat at a desk and listened to Paul McCartney’s voice crackle over the studio speakers at Sirius Radio. “Hello Brucie, this is Paul, John, George and Ringo and we just landed in New York and we love you.” The recording was made Feb. 8, 1964 and it’s a historical record of McCartney calling ABC Radio from an ancient cellular phone as the Beatles were leaving Idlewild Airport (now JFK). Cousin Brucie was the lead afternoon DJ on the biggest AM station in New York and he was the guy the Fab Four called first when they landed. We all know what happened next with respect to Beatlemania – but I was in the room with the guy

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they called and boy, did he have stories! Cousin Brucie Morrow has been on the air longer than any other DJ working in radio. His career started in 1957 and he is the last of the early radio pioneers who can bear witness to the emergence of rock and roll because he single handedly led that revolution. He is on Sirius Radio on Channel 6 ’60s Vibrations now and has a playlist spanning from the late ’40s to around 1975. He keeps much of his archival interviews and other historic spots around his studio, which is adorned with pictures of him socializing with the biggest names in doo-wop and early rock and roll.

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The Beatles had long dropped the Silver from their name by the time they landed in America. They made that first call to Cousin Brucie and it crackled over the bright antennae of ABC in February 1964. Brucie was now lord of the air and the single most popular radio jock in the country. He had been playing the Beatles music and seeding the screaming teenagers with songs that actually represented a cultural revolution. That telephone call from Paul saying “We’re here” was much more than a friendly greeting. It was a metaphor that everything had changed. Brucie took it in stride and knew exactly how to manage the tidal wave. At the historic Shea Stadium concert that August, it was Brucie who introduced the lads from Liverpool. “I was with Ed Sullivan at Shea Stadium and Ed and I introduced them and you could feel the electricity in that stadium. All hell was breaking loose and Sullivan and I were about to walk up the stairs onto the stage and he asked me if it was dangerous. I told him it was very dangerous and he said ‘What do we do?’ and I said ‘PRAY!’ He asked, ‘Pray?’ … and he walked off. I introduced the band.” Brucie laughed so hard in telling this story he almost missed his cue in for the next song as we all sat around the desk. But like a true pro he rolled into the post and segued Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells and got right back to telling the story. We spent our afternoon in the way the book reads – a party that remembers a very pleasant era when the music reigned supreme. I get more Elvis stories and more Beatles yarns. Brucie talks about hiring a bus and picking up the Shirelles for a drive down to Fort Dix to entertain troops. He remembers his leopard skin suit he would wear at the long gone Palisades Park Amusement Park in New Jersey. He has an unparalleled fondness for Brooklyn and Coney Island. Soon, the afternoon starts to feel as if it has a 1950’s neon glow like the outside of a chrome diner. Jason and I wouldn’t have been surprised if a waitress on roller skates in a checkered dress came up and asked if we wanted a malt. The bottom line is that Cousin Brucie is preserving a little bit of heaven. This important era in American culture and music has been given a home on Sirius Satellite Radio and its enormous audience can partake in nostalgia and reflection. Most of all, they can hear one of the voices that guided them through their teenage years – still friendly, still energetic, still enthusiastic and still our cousin. “I program all my shows. I sit for hours and I blend all my music and I change things if I feel different. I have so much freedom here; it’s something I have never had before. I have thousands and thousands of songs and the audience is very sophisticated. They demand more of the music and I am their conduit and I know I can’t play the same 10 songs over and over and I have this enormous library at Sirius and I am flying higher and faster than I ever have in my life. People are saying, ‘Why is he still doing this?’ I will never give it up. When I leave I am going to blow into 25,000 pieces and I hope no one is in the room.” Brucie takes out a stack of emails from his listeners. They are from all over the country and as far away as the Philippines and Singapore. They all tell of a night long ago when a memory of one of his broadcasts was the backdrop for a major life milestone. They all remember happiness. They all credit him for bringing it back. “Every decade leans on the decade before; we all learn something from the decade before – in a sense we are all teachers and as I put the book together I started to trace the threads from the early doo wop right through to the ’80s . When you listen even to some of the hiphop in the ’80s – the better stuff – there is even vocal harmony that traces its roots back. There are a lot of rhythm and blues today. They all learn from the ’50s. We all learn from each other. That is what music is all about: it’s the human experience – it’s the historic adventure of the human experience,” he says enthusiastically. And there was no greater adventure that afternoon than The Boulevard sitting in on one of the last authentic bridges to true doo wop. Cousin Brucie is as real as it gets, and he takes his stewardship of the era very seriously. As Jason and I left, he remarked to me that it might be fun to have been alive in that era. I told him that I didn’t need to. I had just been there.

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The Forum offers three floors and 160 shops that The Wynn Resort and Casino is the newest and tallest house some of the finest luxury goods and highest names in luxury resort to call the Strip home and has an impressive fashion from around the world. Pucci, Escada, Armani, Cavalli, 76,000 square feet of retail space that offers the peak of Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, Dior and Christian LaCroix can all claim exclusivity. The Wynn creates a luxurious and intimate Caesars as their Las Vegas home. At Valentino, the attentive t’s zero hour, 9 a.m., and I’m trying to contain my for our 9:30 flight asto we pull up to the environment throughout the resort and is a premier destinasales staff helps find the perfect excitement complement red satin bow ExcelAire terminal at Long Island’s only world-class tion for luxury shoppers and browsers. 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Las Vegas Luxury - Shopping Sin City Is No Longer Trinkets and Strip Malls By Amy Bryan-Zuke ew York, Paris and Milan comprise the Mecca of fashion and shopping. To be uttered in the same sentence is an honor. Las Vegas has recently clawed its way to notoriety in the realm of high-end luxury shopping. No more is this a town of trinkets, strip malls and cheap souvenirs (though they are still available), but with the emergence of luxury resorts, luxury goods followed. As my excursion to locate the best shopping of Las Vegas began, my expectations centered on Elvis glasses, CSI T-shirts, and your run of the mill Midwestern mall fashions. Living in Manhattan, my favorites include the flagships of Madison and Fifth, the artsy boutiques of Soho, and the nouveau regime of the meat-packing district. My standards are high when it comes to fashion and designer labels and, in a city reminiscent of a massive Times Square, they were, surprisingly, met. Nothing can duplicate or replace the shopping environment of New York City, but in a place known for excess and excitement, Las Vegas shopping delivers.

The Wynn Resort and Casino The Wynn Resort and Casino is the newest and tallest luxury resort to call the Strip home and has an impressive 76,000 square feet of retail space that offers the peak of exclusivity. The Wynn creates a luxurious and intimate environment throughout the resort and is a premier destination for luxury shoppers and browsers. Chanel, Dior, Cartier and Louis Vuitton all have boutiques at the Esplanade, the Wynn’s shopping headquarters, as does the elusive Manolo Blahnik, whose water drop stiletto Quakan is available in the U.S. only on 54th Street and at the Wynn. The Oscar de la Renta boutique brought out my inner pinup with retro Betty Grable-inspired black and white polka dot wedges, and of course, his signature elegant evening gowns with layers of smoke-colored, floor length ballerina tulle. If you’re looking to purchase something more indulgent, the Wynn is also home to the first and only luxury car dealership located in a casino, the Penske-Wynn Ferrari-Maserati dealership coupled with the first-ever authorized Ferrari brand store in America, and only the seventh in the world, enabling you to purchase all the necessary accessories for your sleek Formula 1 powered Italian sports car.

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The Bellagio This Italian-inspired luxury resort and casino isn’t just the setting of the blockbuster Ocean’s Eleven, but also the location of some amazing shopping. As you walk through the lobby with exquisite Italian hand-blown glass flowers to the Via Bellagio, a luxurious shopping experience is created with high glass ceilings and brightly polished marble. The Hermès

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store, one of only three West Coast locations, surrounds you with its signature orange boxes and sumptuous silk scarves; and even though Mother Nature seems as far removed from the Vegas strip as possible, handcrafted French riding crops and saddles are available for whatever your pursuits might be. A jungle of leopard print greets you along with the friendly staff at Yves St. Laurent and buttery leather handbags stand at attention in the Bottega Veneta boutique. Chanel offers cosmic-inspired baubles from its Cometes collection, lambskin handbags garnished with metal fringe and Chanel signature and Coco-inspired suits. The Bellagio offers the variety of Madison Avenue fashion without the traffic and smell of exhaust. Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino For the ultimate hedonistic experience, the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace indulge your shopping fantasy, carrying the names of Fifth Avenue coupled with the intimacy of Soho boutiques. In a mall environment, a dash of gaudy Vegas animatronic gods and goddesses entertain the crowds in the vestibules. The Forum offers three floors and 160 shops that house some of the finest luxury goods and highest names in fashion from around the world. Pucci, Escada, Armani, Cavalli, Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, Dior and Christian LaCroix can all claim Caesars as their Las Vegas home. At Valentino, the attentive sales staff helps find the perfect complement to red satin bow clutches and patent leather embroidered peep-toe Mary Jane stacked heels, exuding style and confidence. Versace can arouse your desire to indulge in the stimulating environment of Vegas with dresses that scream sex. In a city where glitz can outshine glamour, the Forum Shops offer the refined elegance of Carolina Herrera and the classic history of Louis Vuitton. Finding the perfect outfit can create an appetite and gourmet chocolatier Vosges Haute-Chocolat can stimulate your senses while Wolfgang Puck’s Spago offers dazzling cuisine. For the vixen that longs to come out in every Las Vegas visitor, Caesars houses one of only two Playboy stores in the United States— to visit the other, you have to fight the spring break crowd at the Palms Resort and Casino off the strip. For the ultimate in premier intimate apparel, visit LaPerla or Agente Provocateur to bring the electricity of Vegas into your boudoir. If your ecstasy comes from brilliant clarity or precious metals, Bulgari, Chopard, David Yurman, Harry Winston, and Tiffany & Co. can fulfill your needs. The Forum Shops offer the widest variety of luxury shopping choices with the most space and a uniquely Vegas spiral escalator. That night, my dreams brought sweet visions of Louis Vuitton steamer trunks filled with brilliant baubles, luxurious garments, traffic-stopping shoes, and a newfound respect for the exciting shopping world of Las Vegas.

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TEXAS LIFESTYLE | HOME

The Intersection of

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f one were to draw a house as quickly as they could, the results would likely be similar, regardless of who held the pencil. And while the sparse, minimalist form is commonplace in drawings, seeing such a shape in the world is rare. Particularly in a storied borough of Dallas, where the contemporary is anything but the norm. This is where stately homes reside and established aesthetics extend from the front door to the sidewalk.

Buchanan Architecture’s Larchmont By Daniel Ramirez

Into this harmonious world, then, arises a curiosity. At a glance, the structure is easily identified as a definitive house, reflecting the rudimentary drawings of every wouldbe artist. But take a step into Larchmont, the University Park home built by Russell Buchanan and the geniuses at Buchanan Architecture, and the facade becomes exactly that, revealing a tribute to the modern.

Photos Courtesy of Buchanan Architecture

“We took an iconic house shape and a rectilinear form and juxtaposed them to one another,” says Buchanan. “We wanted to give the sense of warmth and an inviting entry. So, the wood, the lighting at night and the cobblestone walkway are really quite a lovely introduction to the house. You really wouldn’t notice until you got into the house that it’s very bright and open and contemporary.” Call it the paradox that works, Larchmont has the minimalism that every modern design seeks, while never being out of place. “It’s certainly playing nice with its neighbors,” Buchanan continues, “but at the same time it does have a little edge to it, just enough bite to it to let you know that it is forward-thinking.”

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OF BARRELS, BLOOD & BOOZE

Chip Tate and the Battle of Balcones By Daniel Ramirez

Baby Blue, the first product that gained acclaim bills itself as a corn whisky. That brings to mind moonshine and mason jars, though the taste is far more refined, as any whisky connoisseur will gladly share--even if they don’t share their bottle. And to categorize Rumble, the product of wildflower honey and fig, as anything other than its own unique creation is somewhat misleading.

The story begins, as many good stories do, with a dream. Chip Tate, a pioneer and explorer in the traditional style that defined all the great early Texans, had a notion to do something other than the breakneck pace of corporate America, something different from the nine to five. It starts in a place called Lynchburg, though not the one famous for whiskey and bourbon. Tate’s tale begins in Virginia, with a childhood fascination.

But the success of these unique bottles was only a hint at the accolades to come. Balcones Distillery produced what the whisky – and whiskey – world would soon hold in the highest regard, catapulting the distillery, and the man who started it, to a level of popularity that has yet to fade.

“My passion had always been cooking and fermentation,” remembers Tate. “I started cooking seriously when I was 12 and baking bread a few years later. I got into brewing when I was 19, so I actually moved to Waco with the intention of starting a brewery. I got delayed for various personal reasons.”

The Texas Single Malt Whisky, a curious product, with a handwritten label that, like great wine, bears the date of bottling and the specific proof of that particular batch, took the liquor world by storm. That product has an awards list that is, in a word, exhaustive.

Those personal reasons included a new bride. Then there was Tate’s devotion to the notion of the American dream. “I was going to come here and just go straight at it and then my first wife said, ‘Let’s wait. Let’s get settled in.’ So, I took what was supposed to be a normal job at Baylor as a coordinator,” Tate explains.

No matter what the distillery did, their product lived up to the hype; and it is for that reason that Tate and his team caught the eye of a group of investors, looking to get into the liquor business. The interest could not have come at a better time, it seems, since demand had surpassed what the small space and limited resources could produce. It was time for Tate and Balcones to expand, but without the resources and with a stifling demand, all effort went into producing rather than planning the next phase. The investors were welcomed and, by 2013, plans were well underway to make Balcones and Chip Tate even more significant players in the liquor world.

Never one to slack at his work, Tate applied himself to the position, rapidly moving through the ranks of the Waco-based university. “Next thing you know,” he says, “I’m Assistant Dean of Graduate Enrollment Management and Academic Technology.” No matter how common it has become in our world, the reality of the next chapter in Tate’s life is no less tragic a turn. His marriage ended. He had, at this point, moved halfway across the country and made a fair attempt at crafting a normal life. As tragedies go, it wasn’t the worst . He had gainful employment at a prestigious university and was continuing to produce results. But Tate couldn’t let go of the dream in his head; and, to that end, he took a leap of faith.

And then the real drama began. Most of the venom sprung from a heated, madefor-film exchange in which Tate vocally regretted partnering with the investors, delivering his furious opinion with all of the passion he had poured into every drop of booze that came from the distillery. Accusations followed – including one that involved a veiled physical threat from Tate to a board member. Then came a very public 90-day suspension for Tate in response to the threat.

In 2008 he and his team found the space, built the stills and began experimenting with barrels and blends. Balcones Distillery was born. Housed in the ever-affordable industrial warehouse that sits beneath the 17th Street bridge in Waco, built to allow the railroad to pass through and deliver goods to and from the Mrs. Baird’s Bakery and other industries, Balcones took no time at all to arrive in the national spotlight. In a mere five years, the name grew from the small batch product of a renegade man to the universally respected and most highly sought bottle in the industry. Balcones made hand-crafted “whisky”, a spelling typically reserved for the Scottish and Canadian liquid gold.

Like all good dramas, those who knew about Balcones took a side. The whisky still flowed, but the uncertain future cast a dark pallor over each bottle.

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ot, hot, hot.” That phrase, more than any other, was repeated as winter and spring gave way to summer here on the East End and insiders and casual observers alike watched the local real estate market move right along with the rising mercury. Now that the numbers for the first half of 2014 have been accumulated and analyzed, it seems that refrain will continue across the Hamptons and North Fork. “My favorite part of statistics is that they don’t lie and they have no opinions—they are merely the numbers as they are recorded,” says Town and Country Real Estate CEO Judi Desiderio. “That said, the first half of 2014 was the best market since the Great Recession hit. We are not yet at pre-recession levels but are steadily climbing.” Properties both renowned and relatively new made headlines in the first two quarters. Wooldon Manor in Southampton, which ranked as the biggest deal of 2013, went back on the market, with Harald Grant and Edward Petrie of Sotheby’s and Tim Davis of Corcoran (who handled last year’s sale) and sold once more. One of the priciest properties ever in Noyak (left) was on the market just a month when Alan Schnurman of Saunders moved it for more than its $13 million asking price. Yes, the numbers are impressive. When put against the first half of 2013, the Hamptons enjoyed a 21% increase in the number of home sales and a 24% rise in total home sales volume. The 700 total sales for the second quarter were the most since the 786 in the second quarter of 2005. “The first half of 2014 proved to be strong in both the Hamptons and the North Fork, with the North Fork emerging as a powerhouse market in terms of rising sales volume and housing prices,” says Douglas Elliman CEO Dottie Herman. “The Hamptons has always been in style and that’s not going away any time soon, but now the North Fork is really coming into its own. It’s en vogue to have a house there, whether seasonally or year-round.” On the North Fork, the median price was up 3.9% from Q2 of 2013, and average price jumped 4.1%. In the first half of 2014, six North Fork homes sold in the $2 million to $3.49 million price range—a 500% increase year over year.

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“The understated elegance and charm of the North Fork continues to gain notoriety and popularity. People are coming to realize that when it comes to purchasing a country house or beach house on the East End, the North Fork offers an alternative to the Hamptons that many had previously not been aware of. Buyers are finding that each Fork has its own appeal and that the North Fork might be a better fit for many. This, coupled with the fact that you are able to get a lot more for your dollar on the North versus South Fork, has caused more and more buyers to, at the very least, explore what the North Fork has to offer before purchasing.” —Donielle Cardinale, Associate Real Estate Broker, Daniel Gale Southeby’s International Realty August/September 2014 | 13

Living the Life the peninsula hotel hong kong text and photography by Jason Feinberg

Our journey started with Cathay Pacific’s Boeing 777, a plane that has quickly taken over the spot of the famed 747. While it may be missing the second floor (actually the 777 has a full second story commonly reserved as flight crew rest and sleeping area), the airplane seems to go on and on and on. While I was certainly filled with excitement, there is, of course, that reluctant anticipation of sitting on a plane for 15 hours in a cramped premium economy seat. Thankfully, my concerns were put to rest as soon as I stepped on board. Cathay’s premium economy was actually perfect and more like a domestic business class seat. The section was secluded in its own private area and my seat had all of the amenities that you would expect. The best part for me was that the foot room and reclining space was superb for someone who is six feet tall. As we were getting ready to take off, I started flipping through the channels on my personal entertainment center and came across what I call the ‘real time flight experience’ channel. The plane was equipped with an underbelly camera that I’ve seen more on private jets than commercial. Being a huge airplane buff, this was the best channel for me, although since my flight was at night it was pretty much like a TBS sports blackout for much of the flight. But being able to watch the takeoff without straining my neck to look out the window was a major plus. Then there was the sudden chuckle outburst as watching the takeoff from this angle reminded me of the movie Airplane!

View from the Peninsula Suite Terrace

ne thing about being the editorin-chief of a luxury magazine as well as a travel writer, I’m always aware of word count. A lot of times it can be a struggle to fill space and other times it’s the fear of that infamous writers’ block. Not in this case. I’m actually fearful that between all the experiences I had getting to, staying at and exploring Hong Kong, I might just have to cut some things out or come up with clever abbreviations, LOL. Heading across the globe can certainly be a daunting task but when you choose the right airline and hotel, everything else simply falls into place and you haven’t a care in the world.

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hen traveling, there is always a bit of prep time built in. For me, it’s generally packing 10 minutes before I have to head out the door. But for my most recent trip, prep would have to start a week before I left. I don’t want to scare anyone away from this adventure. If you’re going to the tropics, bring suntan lotion and bug spray; if you’re going skiing, dress warm. If you’re going to Cusco in Peru, prepare for the altitude. Start by drinking lots of water. Get plenty of rest. Eat light meals and more carbs than usual. Oh, and of course, don’t smoke. That last caveat would normally be difficult for me but I came down with the flu the week of Thanksgiving, so quitting kind of just happened.

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Destination:

ashington state, where many Texans love to escape to, is home to a collection of four Destination Hotels & Resorts properties that cover a wide range of travel preferences. Here’s a quick guide to picking which DHR is right for you.

For the nautical traveler

Pacific Northwest

The Woodmark Hotel, celebrating 25 years, is the only hotel located on expansive Lake Washington in Kirkland, just 15 minutes from bustling Seattle. This property is for the traveler who loves to be in and near the water. The Woodmark features 100 nautical-themed rooms, which are one of the best uses of hotel room space I’ve seen. More than a single room, guests walk into a foyer with a bathroom to the right and a small living room in front of them, leading to a separate bedroom. The Woodmark features Beach Café, ideal for breakfast and on the first floor with indoor and patio seating. Bin on the lake, overlooking the 200-slip marina, offers fine-dining and houses a robust selection of local wines by the glass. Bin’s enomatic system allows them to feature the best wines and give the guest access to individual pours. Also in the hotel is Still Spa for your relaxing pleasure. Something unique to The Woodmark is “Raid the Pantry” where guests can visit the kitchen from 11 pm to 1 am for complimentary snacks and drinks.

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Woodmark Waterfront Adventures has jet skis, paddleboards and kayaks for rent, which is the best way to pass a day on the lake. The hotel offers pump dispensers for their high-end bathroom products. This is great for reducing waste, but keeping the quality for this amenity. The hotel’s complimentary cruiser bikes are perfect for enjoying the casual and adorable town of Kirkland.

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TEXAS REVIEWS | MUSIC

Healthy Holiday Recipes

Bringing the Thunder Austin City Limits Music Festival 2014 Rolls Through, Loud And Large by Daniel Ramirez

by Amber Groce and Marika Flatt

We all associate the holidays with (over) eating. Why use the same ‘ole recipes year? Here are some healthier recipes from a few Texas chefs.

Chef Rory Schepisi

Braised Turkey

Winter Salsa

Spiced Cauliflower Mash

1 pound of turkey dark or breast meat 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 1 sprig fresh sage 1 spring fresh rosemary Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper

1 pear cored, small dice 1 persimmon cleaned, small dice 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 apple cored, small diced 1 onion, diced small 1 small shallot 1/2 cup apple juice 1 cup spiced candied walnuts

2 cups clean cauliflower 1.5 cups chicken broth 1 clove garlic Dash of Nutmeg Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

• Preheat oven to 250 • Season turkey with salt and pepper • In a deep baking pan place turkey, herbs, wine and stock, cover with tin foil and cook for 3 hours or until internal temperature is at 165 degrees • Let meat sit in broth until ready to serve

“Into every life, a little rain must fall,” the old adage goes; and for regular patrons of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the saying couldn’t ring more true. For many of the 11 years the festival has graced Austin, rain has made its way into the schedule, as regular as Asleep At The Wheel scheduled as the festival opener. In 2013, however, in the inaugural year of ACL Fest becoming a two-weekend affair, rain did more than grab a time slot on the schedule. On the second Sunday, torrential downpours grabbed all of the time slots, as the festival was forced to cancel the final day with most of Zilker Park under more than a few inches of water.

And, they were far from alone amid the jewels to be found at smaller stages or during sets outside of prime time. Paolo Nutini brought his new funk-driven sound to Austin, much to the delight of those who witnessed his smoldering new identity. From Jenny Lewis’ psychedelic-dressed upbeat anthems to newcomers, Johnnyswim, who turned all who saw the married duo into fans – if they weren’t already. The undercard of the lineup was undoubtedly one of the high points of both weekends. But, as with any ACL Fest, rain dotted the schedule, forcing a delayed opening on the second Saturday that many believed would dampen or threaten the rest of the festival. They needn’t have feared. Not only were the crowds and the bands ready to soldier through the weather, the biggest surprise for Austin City Limits was yet to come.

But, with a second chance to make a first impression, ACL Fest 2014 gave Austin a double bill for the ages. Of course, after over a decade of lineups, the headliners were expected. A litany of the summer’s best acts converged on Zilker, complete with the incomparable performances of Eminem, Pearl Jam, Outkast and Beck, each who delivered powerful displays and countless sing-alongs to a willing and very dense crowd of fans.

Slow braised Turkey, cauliflower mash with a winter salsa

• In a medium pot, add cauliflower, chicken broth and garlic, cover • Bring to simmer and cook till cauliflower is fork tender • Puree till smooth, season with Nutmeg, sea salt and pepper

• In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together except walnuts • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving, overnight is recommended • Add candied walnuts just before serving

About Rory: Rory Schepisi, known affectionately as the “Southern Yankee,” is a chef, restaurateur, television host, competitor, promoter and cowgirl. In addition to appearances on her weekly cooking segment on the NBC affiliate in Amarillo, Texas, Rory owns and runs her restaurant, Boot Hill Saloon & Grill.

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Every one of these acts delivered, satisfying a hungry crowd with no shame about performing their hits. And while the enthusiasm for Eminem clung to his performances of “Lose Yourself” and “Stan,” fervor for Pearl Jam was loudest for “Jeremy” and “Daughter,” coming to a fever pitch as they turned the volume to its loudest for “Alive.” Front man, Eddie Vedder sent a wine-soaked apology to the noise ordinance followers and made certain that fans would not soon forget his set. For both weekends, the headliners garnered the lion’s share of attention, albeit with a measurable shift in the overall genre of the festival, which slanted more toward hip-hop and European dance beats. The larger crowds flocked to DJ sets by masters of the craft; and they were drawn to rap and electronic dance music acts –such as the visual phenomenon that is Skrillex on stage – like ants to sugar, with only Pearl Jam as the rock stalwart. Iggy Azalea, Chromeo, Calvin Harris and the like performed danceworthy sets, although it tended to exhaust the ears, come the final day.

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But, if what you want is open runs for some serious shredding, Big Sky is a totally awesome place for families to hit the slopes. With its 5,800 acres of winter wonderland, your gang will find plenty of greens (15%), blues (24%) and blacks (43% + 18% double diamond) to sufficiently wear them out. Note: Big Sky isn’t the place for those who want to stay up partying throughout the night, because after a day of hitting it hard on the powder, you’ll want to turn in early.

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Big Sky is known for skiing, of course, but has outdoor fun throughout the year, including Brewfest in July, the Big Moon Rising music fest in August and golf. Not to mention, Big Sky is only 18 miles from the border of Yellowstone National Park, the home of Old Faithful Geyser.

If this is what Austin can expect of its now two-weekend musical overdose, in exchange for a little rain, it seems clear that the crowds have spoken. When considering the headliners, the up-and-coming bands and the incredulous surprises, the festival and its attendees are calling down the thunder and already preparing for next year.

Luckily, ACL Fest shone in the way it has always known how. The fest showcased the middle lineup, giving countless bands an opportunity to shine. This isn’t to mention veteran acts, such as Avett Brothers, The Head And The Heart, or Spoon. And, even Beck get Jamestown Revival, a band with deep roots in Texas, found a following amid the techno-centric by performing counter-programmed genuine folk, which livened up the Sculpture/Zilker tent stage and left everyone feeling as though they had discovered a precious gem.

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Big Sky, Montana is recognized for having the largest ski resort (in acreage) with the smallest population of skiers. What that means to you is: shorter lift lines, more choices for runs and a generally less-crowded resort. (Bliss: no jockeying for dinner reservations!) Most Texans ski in Colorado or New Mexico, which both have fantastic, albeit crowded ski resorts. This year, why not take the road less traveled? Trust me, it will make all the difference. Houston has non-stop flights into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), where you hop on a one-hour Karst Stage, Inc. shutt le- -t he company’s

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Despite the muddy conditions and despite the curious stage placement, the largest sound and the biggest spectacle arrived in the diminutive form of a solitary young woman who nearly dwarfed the festival itself. Hair like a mane and voice like thunder, Lorde took unquestionable command of the RetailMeNot stage, Zilker Park and the entire attention of nearly all attendees with an indelible performance that most will remember for years to come. Crowded tighter than the majority of Austin concertgoers can fathom, the 17-year-old displayed a refined stage presence that spoke well beyond her years and she validated every degree of her popularity. Young and old, the crowd watched or listened, depending on one’s position in the sea of people, as she featured her hits, “Tennis Court,” “Team” and, of course, the ubiquitous, “Royals.” But it was the effortless cover of Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights,” along with a sneak preview of her Hunger Games soundtrack contribution, “Yellow Flicker Beat,” that utterly stole the weekend and the festival, in general.

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he holiday season in Texas allows for a bit more fashion freedom. Being on trend yet staying true to who you are is the key to developing your own personal style! Why not try layering fall pieces (those favorite jeans and accessories) to build your holiday ensembles. When attending holiday events this year, why not dress with the flavor of the event at hand without being so “expected!” Plaid to a fall BBQ? Yes, of course, but pairing with boots that aren’t cowboy boots adds a chic, unexpected, yet appropriate touch. Attend a holiday work party in ensembles that can go to work during the day and embody the festive spirit of the season with the addition of sparkly accessories. There are so many trends to choose from that will help you to be current, appropriate, yet remain you for any event this fall and holiday season!

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The holidays are here, and that means social calendars are filling up with Christmas parties, New Year’s gatherings and ornament and cookie exchanges. This time of year gives us the perfect excuse to get glammed up with fresh holiday looks. Jose Luis Salon has put together some festive make-up looks to make sure you’re fabulous for all of your holiday events this season. Look 1: This holiday season is all about bold lips. This look is simple, yet classic, and can be worn for events as casual as a Christmas sweater party. For a more formal evening, glam up a fancy cocktail dress with bold, vivid colors. Pair bright red lips with a neutral shimmer blush like one from Jose Luis Salon’s makup line in “Paparazzi,” and add a light shimmery eye shadow. By using neutral eye shadow and blush tones, a thick bold liner makes the eyes pop.

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Look 3: Crank up your holiday look with some bold brows, contoured cheeks and a merlot lip. This look screams sexy, yet sophisticated. Brows frame the eyes, so make sure you get regular eyebrow waxes in order to keep a clean shape. Fill in brows with a brow powder in your appropriate shade and make sure you work with your natural brow shape--that always looks best. For the contoured cheek, apply a matte bronzer along the cheekbone down towards the lip. The key for this is to apply a little bronzer, blend and repeat to create the contour. Add a wine toned lipstick such as Jose Luis Salon’s “Vino Matte” to complete this sexy chic look.

Look 4: This look is soft and elegant and transitions from day to evening by adding a bright red lip. The daytime look is all about the eyes-- implementing neutral tones such as Jose Luis Salon’s “Soft Yet Sexy Palette.” The key to creating this look is blend, blend, blend using an eye shadow blending brush in order to keep the eyes soft. For the eyeliner, use a brown pencil liner and refrain from winging out the line. Take a blending blush after you are done to soften the line. This soft yet sexy look is perfect for anyone, day or night!

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In Texas, we say, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes and it’ll change.” Our winter days take you through the four seasons: cool mornings often mean leaving the house bundledup and then stripping layers throughout the day. Afternoons are perfectly warm. Then, for an evening on the town, a dress will do, but bring layers — you’ll need them as the sky darkens and the temperature drops. Texas winter layers aren’t like elsewhere. We have our own thang going on! Think glam: fringe, fur, sequins and boots. It doesn’t get any more Texan than that. Let’s take a walk in our winter wonderland! SKIRT: Rare Trends RABBIT FUR: Rare Trends ANTLER NECKLACE: Custom order, Jim Bridges, Austin BUSTIER: La Perla SNAKESKIN PURSE: Stylist’s own

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SKIRT: Rare Trends BUSTIER: La Madeleine, Nordstrom EARRINGS: Eye of the Sparrow Designs NECKLACE: Liz Claiborne, Macy’s SHAWL: Chanel

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It was my wife Lisa who got me interested in television. She saw me come home day after day frustrated because I had just operated on someone who, had they known what to do, would never have needed me to saw through their chest with a band saw. Lisa is a television producer and suggested I try using television as a teaching tool. She developed and pitched a show to Discovery and we started Second Opinion in 2003. One of my early guests was

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was one of the millions of kids who grew up watching The Brady Bunch. It was the fabric of my television youth. I felt different when Marcia turned in her square and smiled at the camera. Like every other Generation Xer, I know every plot of every episode by heart. I exchange jokes in the office with colleagues where one throws out a line and I pick up the dialogue. When The Boulevard was invited to spend some time with Barry Williams, it was an opportunity not to be missed. Barry Williams, better known as Greg Brady, has embraced his legacy rather than fight the typecasting, and now has a show on Friday Top: Right: Susan Luccinights on Sirius Radio on the ‘70s Channel. Before talking to the Top Left: Tamara Tunie Brady icon, The Boulevard stopped in to check out Growing Bottom Right: Jay up 70s in the Times Square comedy club Ha!Leno The show, which is still in development, is a musical that looks at a ‘70s Bottom Left: Barry Williams family with Williams as the narrator. Unlike the Brady bunch though, this family goes through more authentic circumstances and Williams has many asides about the context of the show and all the references. I told Williams that he represented all things ‘70s to me and I wanted to know how it felt to be the shepherd of such a colorful legacy.

like the Sirius radio show. In 1992, he published his first book, Growing Up Brady, which was his autobiographical take on everything about the show. It was on The New York Times bestseller list for three months and spent three weeks at No. 2. Only I Love Lucy has had the kind of depth of exposure as The Brady Bunch. Williams enjoyed television ubiquity in the ‘70s at an unprecedented level. Many people would see that as a burden that they could never get away from, but Williams sees it as a joyous experience he has been able to re-purpose. For him, the gig simply works. “There is nothing like riding a horse in the direction it’s

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o there we were at Candle 79 in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. I offered to hold Alicia Silverstone’s drink so she could sample some of Candle 79 owner Joy Pierson’s food. I laughed to myself because a few days earlier I was holding Gene Simmons’ bottle of water so he could have a picture taken. But in a matter of minutes, I would be sitting next to one of Hollywood’s biggest female heartthrobs, not to discuss an upcoming film, but food, and in particular, being vegan. Silverstone, known for her roles in The Crush, Clueless and Batman & Robin among many others, recently published her book The Kind Diet, a step-by-step manual for those who might be interested in toying with the idea of a healthier lifestyle. “I had just been sharing this information with friends for a long period of time, helping them with their diets. I would hand them pamphlets of information and they would say, ‘Oh my god, this is like a book.’ I would say, ‘I know, I know … someday.’” Alicia’s book is written in a very factual and easygoing style. She gives you the basics as to why certain foods are bad for you and how going vegan is not only amazing for your body but also good for the environment. “I did this 11 years ago for animal reasons – for good karma – and I noticed a change.” It turns out that this “big sacrifice” was helping her and wasn’t much of a sacrifice at all. “I started to research and found that there was all these athletes that ate this type of diet, and not for animal reasons, but because they wanted to be the best.” All of a sudden, Alicia noticed that she had lost weight, her skin glowed

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and her nails were stronger (I can personally vouch for how amazing she looks in person). The great thing about the book is that Alicia doesn’t force the reader to throw out the contents of the refrigerator and completely abide by a strict diet. The reality is that not everyone can just be vegan. Alicia sets up three levels to attempt: The Flirt, The Vegan and The Superhero. Obviously, The Flirt is “dipping a toe into the vegan pool” to see if they can even enjoy vegan food. The Vegan, level two, includes just eating plant-based foods, no dairy. The Superhero is a level for everyone to aspire to, and those who succeed truly are superheroes. It consists of eating lots of greens, whole grains, beans, mushrooms, squash and a limited amount of tofu or soybean products. But what about the fact that humans are omnivores? This was a question I wondered about. Were we changing what nature had intended, and then again, don’t we do that already? “Nature didn’t intend for us to be swollen, overweight, on medication, having heart disease and having cancer,” Alicia stressed. “Nature intended us to be vibrant beings. The reason we ate meat was out of necessity. If there was nothing www.boulevardli.com

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Profiles else around, then you had to eat meat.” Today we don’t live in conditions where what we eat is dictated by our surroundings, although being surrounded by fast food establishments has caused a major heath issue, she added. “We have everything at our fingertips. So why would you choose to eat something that’s actually going to inflame your liver and make your organs all swollen and angry when you can eat these things that are going to nourish your organs?” The chapter Becoming the Superhero is based on a macrobiotic diet but without any animal products. It consists of eating whole grains, no processed food, no nightshade vegetables and the “magic” foods like miso soup, pickles and the magical sea vegetables. Soymilk is considered a treat, as well as maple syrup and other sweeteners. In moderation, you can have fruits, nuts, salt, herbs and spices. The Kind Diet also offers tips on eating out at any restaurant as well as some great choices of restaurants to try in New York City. There is also a variety of products that Alicia recommends, such as Light Life Fakin’ Bacon, butter, candy bars, cheeses, cookies, cream cheese, mayonnaise, meat slices, pizza, soups, etc. You can never say you’re going hungry on this diet. But the amazing thing is you can eat and lose weight, too. The food is hearty, so a small amount can fill you up. There are also great tips on exercising including walking outdoors, Pilates and yoga – exercise that is good for the body and the soul. When I asked Alicia how she convinces the guys, she was quick to respond, not with a tricky “rope-a-dope” answer, but with a quick “chorizo tacos [and chocolate] peanut butter cups I make,” which translates to, “Guys, you won’t be sacrificing flavor for this diet.” The recipes in The Kind Diet are amazing. If you only stick to being a Flirt, there are many recipes to try from the vegan section to the superhero section. A favorite dish is simply steamed baby bok choy with a drizzle of ume vinaigrette with gemashio – delicious. Or the pickled radishes, for which, if you attempt the Superhero version, you eat a small portion of radishes everyday, along with steamed vegetables and pickles. The Superhero diet can really fill you up. Alicia gives an example of a seven-day sampler of breakfast, lunch and dinner. And don’t forget about desserts; there is always room for dessert. Alicia’s favorite dessert to make, which she has shared with The Boulevard, is her Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, which she swears taste even better than the Reese’s at the supermarket. Alicia has done a magnificent job. The Kind Diet offers just a little bit of everything that will make for a better lifestyle. The food will make you feel better, look better and just be better. For me, as much as I would like to be Alicia’s Superhero, I’d still be fine being the Flirt.

Alicia Silverstone’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups “Back in the day, I was obsessed with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Now I make this healthier version and they are way better. In fact, I think they are the most ridiculously delicious things in the entire world. Look for graham crackers that are naturally sweetened or low in sugar (Healthy Valley makes a good one), and store the leftover crackers or crumbs in an airtight container for future use.” ½ cup Earth Balance butter ¾ cup crunchy peanut butter (preferably unsweetened and unsalted) ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs or 10 graham cracker squares ¼ cup maple sugar or other granulated sweetener 1 cup grain-sweetened, nondairy chocolate or carob chips ¼ cup soy, rice or nut milk ¼ cup chopped pecans, almonds or peanuts Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. (If You Care makes unbleached liners made from recycled paper.) Set aside. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs and maple sugar. Mix well and remove mixture from heat. Evenly divide mixture, approximately 2 tablespoons per cup, among muffin cups. In another pan, combine chocolate and milk. Stir over medium heat until chocolate has melted. Spoon chocolate evenly over peanut butter mixture. Top with chopped nuts. Place in refrigerator to set for at least two hours before serving. Yields 12

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PROFILE DR. OZ America’s Doctor is in. Mehmet Oz, M.D. is facilitating our national conversation on health in our living rooms, on our bookshelves and in cyberspace. Like never before, Dr. Oz has turned on the country to live healthier lives and empowered people everywhere with the steps they need to make immediate improvements to their health. Dr. Oz became known to America after 55 episodes on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he famously had her touch and hold human hearts and brains and talk about poop and passing gas. This uncharted territory with the Queen of Daytime Talk caught on like wildfire and proved that daytime television audiences wanted an appointment with the man that Oprah called America’s Doctor. More importantly, it led to a deep friendship and a trust that resulted in The Dr. Oz Show, the syndicated talk show hosted by Dr. Oz in which he examines areas of health few journalists dare to grapple with. But the verdict is in. America loves its daily visit with the telegenic doctor and so does the television industry. The show’s debut was the biggest launch in daytime talk television in seven years and held solid ratings throughout the year, culminating in two Emmy nominations – Best Talk Show (Informative) and Best Host. Oz won both, beating out such legends as Regis and Kelly and The View. But show business is only a small part of this medicinal phenomenon. Dr. Oz still performs surgery every week at New York Presbyterian Hospital and is on faculty at Columbia University. Twenty-five years in medicine saw Oz rise to be one of the leading cardiothoracic surgeons in the world, leading transplant teams and pioneering major advances such as surgical robotics and non-invasive valve replacement techniques. He has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed scientific articles and holds several patents on mechanical heart devices – all this while writing six New York Times bestselling books (the popular You Books), a nationally syndicated newspaper column (You Docs) that runs in hundreds of newspapers, and contributing regular columns to Time magazine, Esquire, AARP and O Magazine. He is also the host of a daily talk show on Sirius XM Radio’s “Oprah Radio” on XM Channel 156 and Sirius Channel 195 (as part of its “Best of XM” package). Is your head spinning yet? Ours is. What’s more impressive, perhaps, is that when we asked the doctor which of these Herculean projects he felt was most important, his answer was: None of the above! Then what is? Dr. Oz is the devoted husband of 25 years to Lisa Oz, his co-author and frequent radio show co-host, and father of four children ages 13-24. You thought you were busy? Dr. Oz somehow found time in between all of his commitments to talk with The Boulevard about season two of his show, how to get and stay healthy and other aspects of the land of Oz. This is what transpired on our visit to the doctor: First of all, thank you for speaking with us. You are busier than any person I’ve ever met and you get more done than 10 people. I have to ask how do you do it. Don’t you get tired?

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I have always been an active person. I take care of myself. People always ask me about time management. It’s not a matter of time management; it’s a matter of energy management. If you have all the time in the world but no energy, it’s no use. There are certain principles that help, namely to limit distractions, be present in the moment, eat right and get rest. But at a deeper level, you need to let everyone working with you be the experts that they are. In the operating room I am dependent on the anesthesiologist and the nurses. On the show I am dependent on the producers and the technical crew. I am one of many team members all with a common goal. That helps me stay in a focused mindset and switch gears so readily. Also, on the weekends I am a hermit. I stay at home and I don’t shave. Your show is an enormous success – how does that feel? Are you surprised and is the new, higher profile strange at all? I am gratified but not surprised at the show’s success for several reasons – first is that I think America desperately was in need of a conversation on health. Marcus Welby is dead. There was no one, leading voice that they could turn to and feel they were understood, cared for and [that] their concerns were heard. We’ve lost that mentality in medicine and my show is a call to action to get it back. Second, the team at the show is so good at what they do and so top notch. I am working with the best executive and senior producers in the business. The quality of the show is proof of that. Has life changed much now that you are an Emmy Award winner with millions of viewers each week? My life hasn’t changed much, though my schedule is more rigid than before. At home I am still a husband and a father, and I still have the same discussions, arguments and emotions that I always did with my wife and kids. They still tolerate my idiosyncrasies. We still go apple picking as a family. More people wave to me when I walk through an airport; many talk about their own health experience. People rarely ask for autographs, they would rather ask a medical question or talk about a show they found interesting. That’s proof the concept is resonating with people and it’s less about me and more about people’s desire to take charge of their own health. I see that as a sign we are doing something right; we are getting people to talk, think and act. You widely credit Oprah Winfrey as your television mentor. Did your mentor give you any feedback since the first year was so successful? I did 55 episodes with Oprah Winfrey. I learned a great deal along the way. Ms. Winfrey had no problem stopping me in the middle of the show and asking me to explain something again. It was a lot like being a medical resident when you are thrust into so many situations and you learn by doing. I used to think that if I just explained things well people would go home and do the right thing. The most important thing Oprah taught me was that people don’t

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PROFILE DR. OZ You recently underwent a colonoscopy and found you had pre-cancerous polyps. You chose to share this with your audience. Did you have any doubts before doing that season premiere show? Are you happy that you did? As I said in that show, I was pretty shaken up by the diagnosis. I went in with all the arrogance in the world that I would have a colonoscopy and it would be no big deal. I left shocked, stunned and humbled. I reflected for a moment about the gravity of the circumstances and the risk of the show sending the wrong message. My team was very supportive. But at the end of the day, I had a moral imperative and a solemn obligation to be honest and truthful with my audience and bring them along for this experience. I don’t think the audience wants a doctor who only shows his bravest face. Most importantly, I had no risk factors and did everything right and still wound up with a polyp. If just one person gets screened as a result and prevents their own cancer, then every second of the experience was worth it.

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change based on what they know, they change based on what they feel. It took me a long time to understand that. So my mission is to teach, but also to say to the viewer that I care about you and I want you to care about yourself as much as I care about you. At the last show that we did before The Dr. Oz Show launched when we walked off the set I said to Oprah, “I will make you proud.” She gave me the trust of America and I will never forget that sacred covenant. But Oprah Winfrey didn’t give you your start in television. Who did? It was my wife Lisa who got me interested in television. She saw me come home day after day frustrated because I had just operated on someone who, had they known what to do, would never have needed me to saw through their chest with a band saw. Lisa is a television producer and suggested I try using television as a teaching tool. She developed and pitched a show to Discovery and we started Second Opinion in 2003. One of my early guests was Oprah Winfrey and we hit it off.

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I want people to understand that by age 50 about two-thirds of your health is determined by lifestyle. By lifestyle I mean diet, exercise and overall mental and spiritual fitness. If you maintain a healthy waist size (meaning measured at our belly button our waist is half our height), then we have a major strategic advantage against heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. If we go for routine physicals each year with appropriate blood work and diagnostics for our age, like my colonoscopy at 50 and cardiac stress tests, etc, then you will detect killer diseases before they start. Your health is in your hands more than you will ever know, so take control. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, as a heart surgeon I have observed that your heart needs a reason to keep beating. Loved ones and a sense of purpose are parts of the human experience necessary for a long and happy life. Call a friend to catch up. Take a walk with your spouse or your child. Be around others. Share the joy. For more information on America’s Doctor, visit him at www. doctoroz.com. No appointment necessary.

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BILL NYE

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While I prepared to meet with Bill Nye “The Science Guy” I got to thinking how he reminded me of Doc Brown from Back to the Future, except as far as I know, Doc Brown wasn’t educated by Carl Sagan … and all of the Science Guy’s experiments work. In addition, we were not going to discuss science fiction, but science fact. And what better person to discuss it with? One of the major topics today is what is happening in the Gulf of Mexico – the catastrophic result of our continued dependency on oil. I wondered if the spill had caused Bill to change his views on nuclear energy. “Think of it this way. There are 800,000 oil wells around the world with 3,500 offshore. Wait until there are 15,000 or 30,000 nuclear power plants. There will be an accident and it won’t be tar balls on the beach. You can see I am not a proponent of nuclear energy. We have to get the oil industry to be in the energy industry.”

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Years ago at Disney’s Epcot Center, I saw an attraction at the Universe of Energy Pavilion called Ellen’s Energy Adventure. It starred Ellen DeGeneres and included a movie with Bill Nye talking about oil exploration and how there was a recent discovery that oil would last 50 years. He acknowledged that 50 years was a relatively short period of time but said we were always inventing new things and new forms of energy. That was about 15 years ago. I thought it was fitting to ask how much of that reserve was left given our increase in fuel consumption. “Here’s the bad news. We will never run out of fossil fuels. We will run out of the really cool, the really nice oil. But the tar sands and oil shale oil – there is so much of that everywhere. As long as people are willing to pay for it, they will never run out. And the coal … there is so much coal. But there is no such thing as clean coal. It was great to get society developed, but now it’s nothing but trouble.” But the news isn’t all bad, Bill points out. Coal is also used to make

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chemicals and plastics that we do need. One thing he is excited about is carbon fiber, which is a use of carbon that has nothing to do with combustion. If you have seen Bill’s shows, you know the effect of chain reactions. So from oil and energy, the next logical step is the environment and global warming. “Climate change … so serious, so severe. More importantly, no one is doing anything. I have a solar-powered Citizen watch with an eco-drive that is about 15 percent efficient. If they could improve this to 30, 40, 50 percent, we would change the world.” One reason people have a hard time getting behind this is the overwhelming apprehension of the time it will take to change things. When asked how long it would take for a significant change if people truly worked at it, Bill says this: “My grandfather wore a gas mask in WWI; so did his horse. But by WWII, my father did no such things. There were aluminum airplanes and trucks. So in 20 years, everything changed. And they didn’t have the Internet. They didn’t have the means to move information around the way we do. There could be sweeping changes in 20 years. We could change everything. That’s my argument.” With his no-nonsense logic, Bill wonders why there isn’t a solar hot-water system on every building in North America.

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“Future generations will ask, ‘What were you people thinking? This is just plumbing; it’s not rocket science! The heat is free!’” “Don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Nor doctors and lawyers and stuff,” advises the Science Guy. “Let them be engineers.” A generation ago, environmentalists like Bill and his good friend Ed Begley Jr. were brought up with the idea of doing less with less. “Don’t wash your clothes … don’t eat … humans are bad for the environment … humans shouldn’t even be on earth!” But it turns out that humans are, in fact, part of the environment and the ecosystem, and should be part of the solution. So the new secret is to get everyone to do more with less. Be more aware. Be more efficient. Be more conscious. The small recommendations really add up – buying a more efficient car or using public transportation. Better yet, get off the treadmill and go outside for a walk. “These are all real things,” says Bill. “The hardest thing to understand about the environment for almost everyone is that every single thing each and every one of us does affects every single person on earth.” For much more on Bill Nye, visit him on his website at www. billnye.com.

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Bruce Greenwood Goes Where No Actor Has Gone Before and Keeps On Going By Jason Feinberg

made the mistake of keeping the television on while I started to write, or at least made the effort of turning on the computer. As you might expect, I was instantly distracted when National Treasure: Book of Secrets came on – a movie that has left me wondering what is on Page 47. Before I knew it, I was again staring at a blank page as the closing credits rolled. Rules of Engagement was up next, another movie that was convincingly real, and once again … a blank page. It was definitely time to hunker down, but another movie was about to begin – the 1986 beach flick The Malibu Bikini Shop, a movie I had never seen but knew I had to watch (it was quite funny, by the way). What is interesting here is not that I procrastinated writing; it’s the fact that the person I was writing about was in all three movies. Our interview morning started at 8 a.m. in a quiet corner of Shula’s Restaurant at the Westin Hotel in Times Square. I was waiting for actor Bruce Greenwood, who recently played the part of Captain/Admiral Pike in the blockbuster movie Star Trek; and after seeing him play the president on more than one occasion, I almost expected him to enter the room with a security detail. As we sat down for breakfast, Bruce scanned the menu as if it were a new script. “Is that all you are going to order?” he asked, questioning if a bagel would satisfy my morning appetite. “Yeah, I’m good with a bagel,” I responded, trying to remember the last time I ate breakfast, let alone before 9 a.m. Greenwood’s accomplished career started in the late ’70s and almost by accident. “I was studying economics [among other things], which made me pull out my hair and I needed three more credits. So I figured I would take acting. You couldn’t fail since it was subjective and all you had to do was show up. And I basically found that this is what I wanted to do.” One of his memorable roles early on was Dr. Seth Griffin on St. Elsewhere. I told him about my interview with former costar Ed Begley Jr. He laughed as he recalled working with Ed. “I was in a scene where I was speaking with a bunch of doctors and I thought it looked really easy for Ed. He just knew all the terminology. He would glance at the chart, very doctor-like

fashion, and speak his lines. It turns out, he was reading the script off the chart.” Since then, Greenwood has amassed nearly 100 film and television credits alongside some of the top names in the industry: Nicolas Cage, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, and starring in films like Wild Orchid, Double Jeopardy, Thirteen Days, IRobot, Capote and soon Mao’s Last Dancer. Bruce recently starred in the 2009 film Star Trek. “My agent called me and said ‘JJ Abrams wants to speak with you.’ I thought, did I scratch his car accidentally or something? So I called him and he said, ‘I want you to audition for this part.’ I said, ‘Okay, can you send me the script?’ He said no. ‘You have to come to Paramount and we’ll put you in a locked room with a guy outside.’” The secrecy surrounding the film was intense and not the norm of any other film, and when filming started the secrecy was increased. “We had to dress in these great big hooded parkas and were shuttled around in a blacked-out golf cart and this was on the [studio] lot! The only place anyone is going to get a picture is if someone takes out a little camera on set.” The secrecy paid off as Bruce’s Captain (later Admiral) Pike convinces a young, arrogant and defiant James T. Kirk to join the Federation, thus tying together the prequel to the world’s most well-known sci-fi title. Surprisingly, where CGI could have been used, Abrams decided to build actual sets in lieu of computer effects. “The Enterprise was all real and tacked up, but the modular Narada sets were just massive, with all the prickly, crazy, hydraulic, sinister elements that you see in the movie; and in a day or two they could move all those components around to create a different point of the ship. From a design aspect it was just phenomenal.” Star Trek grossed nearly $380 million since its release and has garnered nothing but great reviews. I told Bruce that there was something unique about what he brings to a film. Regardless of screen time, he has a talent that makes his characters memorable and likable, regardless of hero or villain status. It’s a commanding technique. “You know, some people are saying that a lot suddenly. I think it’s just that I have been visible in those parts lately.” But that is what makes his acting talent all the more remarkable. He is not a commanding

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characters to life in such a way that when you meet him, you can’t help but wonder which character is he really like. As our time came to an end, there was still that one unanswered question that I had to ask. That one question that has been bothering me since the movie. “Oh, one more thing, Bruce. What’s on Page 47?” He smiles and says, “I could tell you but I’d have to kill you.”

person. He is down to earth and has a passion for his work, a passion that makes him his toughest critic when he sees himself on screen. Bruce is taking the role of mentor once again in his next film, “but in a more complicated way,” he says. He plays Ben Stevenson in Mao’s Last Dancer, the world premiere will be at the Toronto Film Festival in September. The story is based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin who, at 11 years old, was taken to Beijing and forced to study ballet. Years later he was taken to Texas as part of a cultural exchange, where he fell in love with an American woman, defected and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet. The script introduced Bruce to something he ordinarily would not have been introduced to. In order to really prepare himself he had to learn ballet. “I’ve been to the ballet before but never with an appreciation of what it takes. Anyone who goes to the gym – I go to the gym – and thinks they are in shape … they’re not. In ballet, you stand at the barre and in 20 minutes you’re shaking like a leaf. You use all these muscles you never used before. I really enjoyed it and I drove my wife crazy. I would walk across a parking lot or summon a waiter like I was in The Nutcracker.” Greenwood is more than just an actor. In his spare time, he is an outdoor adventurer, an avid kayaker, as well as a musician. We talked and talked about kayaking and scuba diving, sharing experiences. I wondered if there was anything that this particular actor can’t accomplish. I have seen him play the villain, the hero, the comedian – all so different that you might not know it’s the same Bruce Greenwood. He is talented and self-disciplined and brings his

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Beth Stern It’s a hard knock life... for cats! By Jason Feinberg Photography by Howard Stern

t started out as a typical morning getting head-butted at 7:30 a.m. by my cat Greyson, who stands guard all night next to me like the loyal Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace to protect against the things that go bump in the night. Every day and every night my feline companion is there by my side, seemingly without a care in the world. No matter if you’re a dog or cat lover, if you have a pet, you know what I’m talking about … how quickly they become part of the family and like any family member how they can annoy, make you laugh and know how to cheer you up. But Greyson is not the subject of this article as the title might indicate, so I’ll get back to business. I met Beth Stern a few years ago when her book Oh My Dog was published. Inspired by her beautiful bulldog Bianca, it was a compilation of great tips and advice from experts. Since then Beth and I have maintained a great friendship and no matter when or why I would meet her, the conversation would always turn to our pets. I remember seeing her last year at Polo in the Hamptons. There is always a warm glow that surrounds Beth, an instant smile when she sees you and always laughter and excitement in her voice. But something was different that day. I noticed she was standing next to two people who were talking. But on Beth’s face, there was no smile, there was no glow, there was just sort of a dead stare, looking off in the distance with an occasional nod acknowledging the conversation taking place next to her. She wasn’t watching the polo match. My first thought was, “This must be the world’s most boring conversation.” So I thought maybe I

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should go over and save her before she was talked into buying Amway products. I walked over and waited so as not to intrude. But Beth was still focused somewhere else, looking off in the distance. With a subtle poke on the shoulder, I had her attention. She turned and saw me. “Oh, Jason. Hi.” She struggled to smile. “How are you?” she asked. There was a slight awkwardness. Something was wrong. I suddenly felt as if I should have known what it was but wasn’t sure if I should ask. “Beth, I never got a chance to thank you in person” was what I said (explanation to follow). I didn’t ask what was wrong; instead I thanked her. I was totally unprepared for what she said next. Two words: “Bianca died.” Do you have people in your life that for one reason or another you believe to be exempt from having bad things happen to them? I knew Bianca was getting old and it was harder for her to get around but this was the last thing I expected to hear. My heart sank. No matter how well Beth carried herself that day, no matter how wonderful she looked, you could feel her pain. As the days and months went by, both Howard and Beth struggled to move forward after the loss of Bianca. Recently, Beth and I made a date to meet at The Golden Pear in Southampton to catch up. Beth is well known as a huge animal lover and is by far one of the most dedicated advocates for pet adoption and for the North Shore Animal League America (NSALA). As soon as she saw me, she said with a laugh, “I’m a foster mom!” She explained that since June the Sterns have been fostering cats and helping to place them with new families. “I really want to raise awareness of how amazing cats are. There is a huge cat [overpopulation] problem in shelters. I asked Howard” … she paused and smiled. “No, I don’t think I asked. I told Howard: we are going to foster a litter of kittens.” The idea was fairly simple. Howard would use his radio show as a vehicle to spread the word and direct people to apply at the North Shore Animal League. Beth would get the kittens and Howard would name and photograph them. The response was overwhelming. Hundreds of

applications came in. Beth met with counselors at NSALA, vetted each application and found the greatest homes for their litter. Another treat for the new owners (and the kittens) was that Beth personally delivered them to their new homes. Beth and NSALA have set up a page on Facebook called Bianca’s Furry Friends, where the adopting families are exclusive members and can post photos and stories about their

new pets while everyone else can view and see these wonderful experiences. “It’s been the most rewarding experience that we have ever been through together, other than Bianca’s time with us,” said Beth. The Sterns are no strangers to furry felines. Their house has been home to Apple, Walter, Leon Bear and Charlie Boy. Apple, a special needs cat, was bald when they took her in. Now five litters into their fostering, when the October 2013 | 71

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“It’s been the most rewarding experience” first litter of six was ready to move on to their new homes, both Howard and Beth were in tears. “I remember there was this one kitten named Tarzan sitting on Howard’s lap looking up at him and Howard turned to me and said, “‘Can we keep him’? I said, ‘Well, his [new] family is not going to be thrilled with that’ but that’s what happens, you fall in love with them.” In fact, as Beth put it, “We were almost foster failures” in the sense that they wanted to keep all six cats, truly a modern day version of Annie. But even with the Sterns opening their home, the reality is that they can’t take in every cat, as much as they would like to. So they are helping to raise money for the NSALA to build a massive 14,000-square-foot, cage free, feline habitat appropriately named “Bianca’s Furry Friends.” This dedicated building will create a perfect temporary home for cats without the threat of confinement and will contain exam rooms, grooming facilities, a kitten adoption facility, respiratory ward, surgical suite and recovery ward. The Sterns’ love for pets is a full time job. In addition to Beth and Howard shooting the NSALA 2014 calendar (of which the first 1,000 will be autographed), Beth starred in the Nat Geo Wild show Spoiled Rotten Pets where she ventured out to see how some family pets are treated to a lifestyle that some of us only dream about. Her next television adventure is the Kitten Bowl on the Hallmark Channel airing Superbowl Sunday. This is slated to be a huge adoption event and one of the teams playing will be “Beth’s Fosters.” It’s your chance to adopt a cat named by Howard Stern and personally delivered by Beth! When writing articles and/or interviewing, there is a certain degree of research involved especially when you’re writing about someone’s dedication to a cause. My research was done long before this interview. Which brings us back to Greyson.

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A little over two years ago a tiny kitten started following me around outside my home. After witnessing it eating paper, I began leaving some cat food and water out. Of course, soon she was sleeping by the door and waiting for me when I came home. I had no intention of bringing in another cat. Then Hurricane Irene approached Long Island. Of course I knew I would feel guilty leaving a cat outside in a hurricane but it was the big, bold, uppercase letters in the email shouting, “JASON YOU HAVE TO RESCUE HER” that gave me that moment of pause. It was an email from Beth and she was playing some sort of Jedi mind trick on me. So after concocting a diabolical plan to catch the cat, all it took was opening the door and she simply waltzed right in. The plan was to keep her inside a few days but we quickly saw she had some medical issues. Quarantined from the other cats, a few days quickly turned into a few weeks and once you name them … that’s it. Each week Beth would get an update at which point she would remind me that this is Greyson’s new home (Jason’s grey cat). It really wasn’t the best time for me to bring another pet home, especially a stray. But then the North Shore Animal League called to tell me to bring in the cat. Beth had arranged for Greyson’s medical exam (which she passed with flying colors) and for that I am forever grateful. As I said, no matter where or when I see Beth, our conversations always come back to our pets. “Give Greyson a kiss from Auntie Beth,” she said as we were saying our goodbyes, but something caught my eye and I reached across the table to turn her wrist over. I looked at her and smiled as her new tattoo was revealed in beautiful script … Bianca.

For more information on Beth and Howard’s fosters and Bianca’s Furry Friends campaign, visit howardstern.com and animalleague.org.

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There it was – the email I had been waiting a month and a half for. I had decided to go ahead and book my trip with alternate arrangements because I wasn’t passing up this experience. It was the day before I was leaving and here it was: Dear Mr. Feinberg, your NASA Security Credentials for STS-132 have been approved. I was headed to the Kennedy Space Center to witness the last scheduled launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis from a spot that most people never get to. About 25 years ago, my grandmother gave me a gift that sparked such an interest in me I’m surprised I didn’t become an astronaut. It was a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and photos that she had collected starting in the late ’60s, continuing past the Challenger disaster and on to the exploration of Mars. She then handed it off to me to continue. While I didn’t have the organizational skills that she did, I continued it nonetheless. Eventually I would even become an amateur astronomer, photographing the moon and Jupiter, and often simply stargazing. I had always wanted to do this, but kept putting it off. Then one day I was home staring at my model of the space shuttle and I decided, It’s now or never, as the shuttle program is ending this year. The day after I arrived, two days before the launch, I headed to Cape Canaveral to pick up my credentials and spend the day. I was watching the press conference and hearing NASA officials talking about how great the weather looked and how all systems were go when it hit me that there was a greater chance of the shuttle not lifting off than lifting off as scheduled. All I could do was keep my fingers crossed. I picked up my security pass and headed off to the visitors’ center. What I like about KSC is that while central Florida has many things to offer such as Disney World, Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc., here you and your family will walk away with an educational and scientific experience that no classroom can give

“It’s like we knew the

FINALS WERE COMING

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you, all while having fun. On display is the life-size replica Shuttle Explorer that you can walk into and get a feel for what life is like on a shuttle. New to the center is the Launch Experience simulator, which was developed by NASA astronauts and gives you an authentic feel for what it is like to be on the shuttle during a launch. Afterward, I hopped on the tour bus that takes you around the complex to within a mile of the launch pad, then on to the Apollo/Saturn V center where an actual Saturn V rocket sits on its side inside the building. Then it was on to the International Space Station building where you can see firsthand modules being prepped for the ISS. In addition to the Rocket Garden, IMAX Theatre and the Then & Now tour, you can take part in the Astronaut Training Experience and even have lunch with an astronaut. But this article isn’t just about the visitor center … it’s about the most advanced space vehicle ever developed and its final mission. The shuttle replaced the standard rockets that had been used for space WWW.THEBOULEVARDMAGAZINE.COM

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AVOCATION SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS

exploration and for transportation to the moon as a means to transport humans into space. The concept was simple: Take off like a rocket and land like a plane. It was the first time that 75 percent of the vehicle could be reused. When placed together, the package includes two solid rocket boosters, an external fuel tank and the orbiter (or shuttle). NASA refers to this as The Stack. With the exception of the external tank, the SRBs are refurbished and the obiter reprocessed for the next mission. However, unless there is an emergency with the last flight of the Endeavor or the Discovery, there will be no more missions for Atlantis. NASA has become embroiled in a political and economic budget-cut debacle that, by the end of 2010, will leave the United States unable to afford to transport humans into space until 2014. That means our nation will have to rely on, and pay, the Russians to allow us to hitch a ride. Since the days of the Apollo space program of the 1960s, the United States has undoubtedly been the lead in the space program. We won the race to space and held the edge, which led to some of the world’s greatest technological advancements. While NASA still has the capability to launch rockets, none will carry astronauts until the Orion spacecraft is ready. So today, along with 40,000 other spectators at the space center, I embraced the moment to bear witness to a historical event. I arrived at the press site around 10:30 a.m., bypassing 17 miles of traffic, and there I waited in the 90-degree Florida sun. Thank goodness for the gentle breeze and for Central Florida’s Channel 13 news crew who allowed me to share the shade of their tent. I was 3.5 miles from the launch pad in front of the famous countdown clock and I watched it tick away. Even with security passes, you can’t get closer than this. Within 400 feet of the launch pad, the heat will incinerate you and within 800 feet the sound will kill you, something that I really didn’t believe until launch time. Reports of traffic jams came in and it became clear that people in the area were realizing that this was it. It was all coming to an end. “It’s like we knew the finals were coming but we decided to study the night before,” said news anchor Scott Harris. 52

“We in the media tend to become complacent [with newsworthy material]. I’m so pleased to see so many younger people here today.” With the clock holding at its planned 20-minute countdown, I overheard the one thing I didn’t want to hear, “There’s a problem,” said Channel 13’s Greg Pallone. “Something about a ball bearing found in the cargo bay.” Scott Harris said, “That’s not a 24-hour turnaround.” I thought to myself, Of course there’s a problem. I’ve been here for four days, I’m leaving tomorrow and of course they are going to cancel this. I remembered what my friend had said: These things are cancelled all the time. It turned out that only a few days before, a ball bearing had been found in the cargo bay. The bearing came from a camera mount inside the orbiter. The concern was that the camera could come loose and obviously cause catastrophic damage to the shuttle and its cargo. But at NASA, where there is one person working on a problem there are a thousand, and in no time the engineers felt that there was little to no concern and the flight director proceeded with the “Go for launch!” At T-minus two minutes, I attached my video cameras to the stands, took off the lens covers and turned everything on. At Tminus 45 seconds, I started to record. It almost seemed that the clock slowed down as the anticipation sped up. I had a clear shot to the launch pad, but what would I hear? I was told it would be loud but I was three-and-a-half miles away. Was it really true that at 800 feet from the launch pad the sound alone would kill you? I heard a voice faintly synchronized with the clock say, “10, 9, 8, 7… go for main engine start” and saw a plume of white smoke rush outward past the right side of the launch pad. Then

At 800 feet, the SOUND will KILL YOU!

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“3, 2, 1” and a second, much larger plume appeared, followed by a yellow illumination of the launch site, but no noise as yet. I was expecting a deep rumble, but suddenly, there was more of a whish, a fast wind-type sound. As the shuttle cleared the tower, I realized the sound I was hearing was from the main engine start that happened six seconds before the sound reached me. As it flew higher, the ground started to shake as the sound from the SRBs closed in. A distant rumble grew into a deafening repetitive concussion. The SRB’s, which cannot be shut off, were creating 3.1 million pounds of force while reaching 6000 degrees Fahrenheit inside (which is hot enough to boil steel) The flames dragged behind the shuttle three times its length burning Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant consisting of ammonium perchlorate, aluminum, iron oxide, PBAN or HTPB and an epoxy, I don’t think you would want to eat that. The shuttle spun around, initiating its roll program, which places it upside down, and rocketed toward outer space. The sound faded away as quickly as it started. The picturesque yet violent-sounding liftoff was now a white dot that disappeared behind its own vapor trail, arching over the Atlantic. In just a matter of seconds, the shuttle was speeding up to more than 17,000 mph and was more than 100 miles away.

Back on earth, the vertical roadway of smoke started to dissipate. The sound of equipment cases could be heard opening and closing, vehicles started up, and people began saying goodbye. It was an eerie follow-up to what had just occurred. No announcements, no big screen to watch. It was over. For just about 30 years, the shuttle has arguably been the most recognized and most unique spacecraft in history (the Russians had the Buran but it was destroyed in a hanger collapse). As the program winds to an end, NASA will have to decide on one last journey for each of the remaining shuttles – where to send them for permanent display as these gravitydefying machines are grounded once and for all. There are two more shuttle missions left. If possible, don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of history! You can go to the Kennedy Space Center website (www.kennedyspacecenter.com) for more information. If you want to see a real space shuttle up close, the Enterprise is housed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s annex (the Steven F. UdvarHazy Center) at Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, VA.

See the Launch Video in the Video Section of our website!

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25 Discovering a New World Gateway Canyons Resort by Jason Feinberg

photography by Jason Feinberg and Gateway Canyons Resort

estled in the western part of Gateway, Colorado, just miles from Utah and at the foot of the Palisades Mesa, is a secluded wonderland and adult playground that looks like something one can only dream of. With its natural chiseled landscape, the Gateway Canyons Resort seems like it could be the headquarters for the Discovery Channel. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder, since Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks created this incredible resort. I landed at Grand Junction, Colorado and drove about an hour to Gateway Canyon along one of the most scenic roads I had ever been on. Winding through valleys surrounded by magnificent rock formations,

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the changing foliage looked like a blanket gently lain alongside vast reaching hills. At each turn the scenery changed and started to resemble the Grand Canyon. I was just in awe. As we came to a sharp bend in the road, an oasis of adobe-like structures appeared with a perfect landscape and the magnificent Palisades Mesa set as the perfect backdrop. After I checked in, I was driven by golf cart to one of the 14 Palisade Casitas, each named after a constellation; mine was Andromeda. The casita felt like home. I actually wondered if they would notice if I decided not to check out. The front door was painted a rustic blue that stood

out and became more of an art feature then an entryway. Next to it was a beautiful high-back wooden chair to relax and watch the evening sunset. If you’re following, I still haven’t even entered the casita. When I finally did go in, I was greeted by a warm living room with a tall ceiling, a couch and a fireplace. A glass door led to an outdoor patio with a gas fire pit overlooking a small pond. Back inside, two sliding glass doors separated the master bedroom. The casita had a Southwestern feel, with aged wooden barn doors that slid open to reveal the closet and another that revealed the bathroom, which had tons of space and offered a spectacular view of the massive Palisades Mesa from both the indoor and outdoor showers. I would have been perfectly content just staying there in the room and relaxing. I took turns between the indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit, trying to absorb as much of the natural beauty that surrounded me as I could. But there were some awesome adventures awaiting me and the first was dinner! Or so I thought …

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There were some awesome adventures awaiting me

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While the resort has three great restaurants, dinner tonight wouldn’t be at any of them. Instead we were taken to the Auto Museum to find a huge table set up for dinner in front of a mural of old roadway maps that outlined the classic, original Route 66 right across the country. In front of that and next to the table was a beautiful 1950’s Buick, all original, with 5,000 miles and in perfect condition. As we moved along into the museum we were taken back in time through more than 100 years of the auto industry to some of the oldest, rarest and most beautiful cars ever created. This was the collection of founder John Hendricks filled with more than 40 cars ranging from Model Ts, Duesenbergs and Auburns to late 70’s American muscle cars including the one-of-a-kind 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Concept car. As our tour concluded, I remembered something about dinner, but now all I could think about was the 1980 Trans Am that had only 79 miles on it. Since this was a museum, of course it was hands off the cars. But luckily, the next adventure would be hands on. I’m sure you’ve all taken vacations where you’ve rented a car and as you get into the tiny compact, it seems more like a shopping cart than a mode of transportation. Then you glance down the row to see the convertible mustang or the Cadillac CTS and ponder to yourself … yeah, I should have rented that. Well, at Gateway Canyon they can empathize with you. November 2013 | 99

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print | EDITORIAL Welcome to the Driven Experiences Just to the south of the lobby are two buildings off on their own. As you walk into the first, it looks like another car museum filled with Bentleys, Porsches, Jeeps, a Ford GT and some modernday American muscle cars. Here you can essentially rent an exotic car or jeep and explore the area. My choices this day were a little limited and while some may seem disappointed in me for not choosing the Bentley, other readers will smile at the fact I chose the Hemi Challenger. I mean, how can you not? This car was just begging to be driven. It was like a puppy following me around. Now you can’t just get in the car and go. After all, you are in a pretty remote area and should you get lost and break down there might not be cell service. I was handed a nifty little GPS locater device with a few buttons, one that said SOS. “Don’t hit the SOS button unless you’re really in trouble,” I was told. Good advice, I thought, but where should I go? “Turn right, drive for 30 minutes, then come back.” These were the best directions I have ever heard. I started off on a casual drive. The scenery here was even more incredible then the road to the resort. There were cliffs on either side and the road snaked along a winding river. If you’re envisioning a nice, relaxing, leisurely drive, perhaps with me sipping some afternoon tea, then I’m sorry to disappoint. It was more like juicedup on Red Bull thinking I was in the Indy 500. In fact, it is ever so possible that I may have slightly fractured the speed limit and the sound barrier. I can only imagine the impish smirk on my face when I returned the car. I was happy to find that my next drive would warrant some down and dirty maneuvers. I had just sat on the couch, had the fireplace going and had some time to kill before dinner when the phone rang. I felt like it was the CIA giving me the ‘go’ for the special op. “Jason, they have one more spot left for the Baja truck. Do you want to go?” Imagine a cartoon cloud and silhouette of me still sitting there as I bolted back to the Driven Experiences. The Driven Experiences isn’t just about the opportunity to just drive any old car; it’s also an opportunity to ride in and learn to drive a real Pro Baja Race Truck. We were driven over to the track just a few miles away, literally in the middle of nowhere. Standing there in my racing suit with my helmet in hand I heard these words: “Jason, would you like to go first?” While I’ve had plenty of experiences with cars – I even had the famed Skip Barber personally drive me around Limerock Park – this was an entirely different experience, one that at first had me pose the question, what am I doing? I climbed into the Corvette-powered truck that was nothing but a 100 | 25A www.25Amagazine.com

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reinforced cage that noticeably provided the utmost safety and security. I was so strapped in, I felt literally glued to my seat. My driver, Jeff Humberson, was on the com introducing himself and giving me a little instruction. He pointed to a red toggle switch located on his left and

said, “See this switch? Should anything happen and I’m unconscious, just turn this off. That stops the fuel.” Oh sure, I thought, and then I’ll casually crawl out and walk over to Starbucks for a latte and call AAA. “But don’t worry, nothing’s going to happen,” he added. We took off

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print | EDITORIAL down the track. I think about this now and I laugh, because we were having the most casual conversation while performing one of the most death-defying driving experiences I have ever witnessed. But it was Jeff’s cool, calm demeanor that put any and all fears aside and turned this into a pure adrenaline rush that simply can not be explained in words. Jeff pointed out that each turn we approached (at about 70mph) had a name, some probably named after what could happen if you wreck. But while I was trying very hard to maintain our casual conversation, it was the quickly approaching 10-foot hill that gave me a moment of pause. As the truck went airborne, and I mean Dukes of Hazzard airborne, things suddenly went in slow motion as my casual conversation turned into sinister laughing. The truck nosed forward slightly and the ground was approaching just as quickly as the ramp had. I braced myself for what I had expected to be nothing shy of a hard landing and was almost disappointed that I didn’t feel a thing. The truck landed as gracefully as it had launched and it was at that moment I knew I could trust the truck as much as the driver. Before I knew it, five laps had gone by and my ride was over. When I removed my helmet, I expected to look like Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase from the scene in Spys Like Us when they exit the High-G Centrifuge. The next day it was time to go exploring via ATV. Surprisingly, the area’s climate at this time of year was expected to be in the 70s. But just my luck, a cold front had come in and it had actually snowed at the higher elevations the night before. That in itself was amazing – to wake up and notice snow-capped mesa surrounding the property. I think we all were planning on getting a little dirty but I can’t thank the resort enough for their preplanning. They had all the gear we needed: coveralls, jackets, gloves and of course, the helmet. We headed up a back road that just kept rising with hairpin turns and steep drops. As we drove higher the roads turned to mud and everything was dusted with snow. The view was amazing. This untouched landscape was nature at its best. My only regret was that we were near an area largely known for dinosaur fossils but due to the snow we were unable to see anything. All the more reason to come back. If you’re not into ATVing or prefer a slower pace, the resort offers several other horse-powered adventures. Just down the road, Gateway offers horseback riding, which can take you along similar routes of majestic beauty. Of course, one of my favorite options is the air tours. Gateway Canyon offers scenic tours via both a Eurocopter AStar B3 helicopter and a Cessna Caravan airplane. I had the privilege of flying in the helicopter with pilots Al Sisson and Michael Gullotti, who flew us around the canyons and gave us a great tour. The resort can create a special tour just for you.

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If you’re exhausted by now, back on the ground you can head over to the spa to unwind and get the remaining kinks worked out before you had over to dinner. Entrada Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and offers outdoor dining as well, with three fire pits. Its full menu can satisfy even the most stubborn of appetites. Paradox Grille is more of a tavern-style establishment with a game room located on the second floor and is open all day. Its menu consists of ‘laidback Southwestern cuisine’ and at night it’s the place to go to unwind with a drink or two and get to know some of the other visitors. Kiva Café is located by the lobby, open during the day, and offers coffee and breakfast. On my last night, I sat outside next to the fire pit. The skies were clear and offered a spectacular stargazing view. From my outside patio, past the pond, was the resort’s outdoor amphitheater. During my stay, a wedding had taken place in Gateway’s ballroom. That evening I was treated to my own private concert as the reception took place to a live band. As the night went on and the music stopped I was left with the sound of silence. Illuminated by the fire with the occasional shooting star passing overhead, I sat in pure peace and quiet and thought, yeah, this is nice. I could really just stay here and relax. But no, this is not a place to relax. It’s a place to discover. Visit our website at www.25amagazine for more photos and videos from Gateway Canyon Resort and be sure to visit gatewaycanyons.com

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resume | EXPERIENCE • • • Web/Social Media Experience

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Career Experience

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Founded theplacetob.com and Plan B mediaworks. Created engaging and inspiring web designs with refined typography and visual clarity that communicate ideas effectively. Comprehensive knowledge of the creative, technical, and operational challenges related to print media, advertising and launching web presences of any scale. Strategic vision of the social media landscape and infusing social media practices across web presences. Adept at analyzing design problems and collaborating with design teams in culling clear design objectives. Strong presentation and selling ability; Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong networking and relationship building ability Tools: CMS: Joomla, Wordpress, html, CSS, SEO, Google Analytics

Editor In Chief/Creative Director

2012-2014

25A Magazine East Norwich, NY High Vista NY, Inc Joined the luxury glossy magazines second issue as first Editor in Chief and Creative director. Redesigned publication. Managed full time and freelance staff. Physically handled layout of magazine for four issues. Created vision and organized content & structure producing 10 issues annually. Created brand identity. Created and maintained magazine website via Joomla CMS and performed site analysis via google analytics, maintained social media. Achieved profitability by end third issue. Covered and produced original celebrity profile interviews and travel articles.

Editor In Chief/IT Director

2005-2012

The Boulevard Magazine Mineola, NY Anton Media Group/L.I. Community Newspapers Created an upscale celebrity, lifestyle and variety glossy magazine from transitioning a newspaper style format. Assisted with all creative design process and production Created and executed branding/marketing strategy. Created and maintained social media for publication & newspaper group. Achieved organic regional and national publicity in print, radio and television. Grew print circulation from 10,000 to 100,000 in two years. Consistently balanced content with emerging brands/trends. Launched first Long Island magazine iPhone app and kindle version Worked with National, Regional and Local media for celebrity interviews and press releases for The Boulevard Magazine. Upgraded, Maintained and Created new IT Infrastructure Managed PM on all Workstations and Servers, created standard build Implemented IT Workflow, Managed IT budget and staff. Created and maintained magazine website utilizing Joomla CMS and performed site behavior analyses utilizing Google Analytics. Used the results of these analyses to optimize website flow and creative content

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Consultant

2002-2005

Self Employed New York, NY Creative IT, web design, operations (Print Creative Services) Provided outsourced operations and Mac IT support Designed/created/executed/hosted websites Provided work flow, database/asset management solutions

Director of Operations & Print Creative Services

1999-2002

FCB HealthCare (DraftFCB) Ad Agency New York, NY Interpublic Group Managed print creative services production, studio, traffic, art buying, IT, editorial, facilities. Managed staff of up to 30. Assisted in development of Quality Assurance department. Reduced inaccuracies by nearly 100% and implemented strict proofing guidelines. Implemented the tools and technology to tie in creative and production work flow. Responsible for facilities operations of all US offices. Space planning-managed internal / external office relocations. Worked with human resources for new hires, terminations, strategic planning. Implemented agency orientation for new hires. Handled operating budget US offices (New York, San Francisco, So Cal, Atlanta, NJ) as well as strategic financial and technological planning for all global offices. Responsible for all computer related purchases, vendor relationships and contracts for all US Offices.

Apple Systems Engineer

1997-1999

Novaworks Computer Systems New York, NY Provided Apple Computer systems support for various advertising, publishing, entertainment companies as needed. Specialized in hardware/software support, installation, training and purchasing. Assisted in strategic planning

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freelance Experience

Creative Director Texas Lifestyle Magazine TLM Publishing

2014-present Austin, TX

Freelance Creative and Art Director for quarterly glossy.

Design Consultant

2014-present

Behind the Hedges Magazine Dans’ Papers Southampton, NY Redesigned look and feel of publication.

Videographer In the Mixx GMG Entertainment

2012-2013

Unit Photographer

2010 – 2013

Dr. Oz Show Sony/Harpo/Zoco

New York, NY

(Uncredited) Photographer for the Dr. Oz show. Worked with Producers, Directors and Publicist of photographing special on air segments generally for press releases, media kits and advertising.

Field Producer, Photographer (video) December 2009 GMG Productions/News12 Long Island Assisted in production, videography, editing and acquiring talent for “Celebrity Holiday Traditions” segment for news 12 Long Island

2008-2011

The Hooters (band) PA, NJ, NY, VA Photographer for the 80’s band The Hooters. Responsible for live concert photography, radio performance photography and potential media and album art.

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1990-present Bayport Fire Department

Bayport, NY

Over 12 years officer experience. Unit Citation Water Rescue 2008 Created and Maintained Departments website(s) and all social media functions. Designed Company and Department patches & branding material

Education A.A.S Liberal Arts & Science 1991 - 1995

Long Island, NY

Assisted with filming live talk show that aired on Hampton’s TV and In the Mixx online.

Photographer

Firefighter, Ex. Lieutenant Ex. Captain, Former Assistant Chief

Suffolk Community College

Selden, NY

Studies focused on architectural engineering, fire science, computers. President, Construction Technology Club Certification Suffolk County Fire Academy

1991 Several Certifications in Firefighting, Rescue, Water Rescue, Medical and Communications.

Graduate Bayport Blue Point High School 1991 References available upon request

writing | EXPERIENCE

Celebrity Interviews/Co-Interviews

• indicates co interview. All others written and interviewed by Jason Feinberg

Actors

Geoffrey Holder Laura Bell Bundy • Christie Brinkley Joe Gannascoli • Anthony Michael Hall • Ed Begley Jr. Darryl Hannah Nestor Serrano Bruce Greenwood Jay Leno • Robert Klein • Lori Singer • Bill Maher • Alicia Silverstone George Wendt Ana Ortiz Michelle Rodriguez • Katie Lee Bobby Flay Tim Matheson Beth Ostrosky Stern Dr. Oz Bill Nye (the Science Guy) Marc Forgione Ed Burns Billy Baldwin (incomplete) Gary Sinise (incomplete) Carol Leifer Gary Dell ’Abate

Music

Dee Snider • James Taylor • Paul Stanley • Eric Carr •

Sports

Sean Landeta John Starks Skip Barber Frank Gifford •

Directors

Kristen Hanggi Phil Stanton

Video

Howard Stern Stephan Baldwin Sandra Bernhardt Deborah Cox Bobby Flay Martha Stewart Geraldo Rivera Diane Neal Joe Gannascoli

Travel

Windham Nassau Bahamas Sandpearl Clearwater Westin Fort Lauderdale Hard Rock Hotel Hollywood Fl Everglades Ocean Properties Jupiter Fl Ocean Properties Sarasota Casa de Campo Punta Cana DR Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana DR Half Moon Jamaica Secrets Marquis Los Cabos, Mexico Las Vegas RIU Cancun JW Marriott Cancun Tulum Mexico Casa Palopo Antigua Guatemala Casa Palopo Lake Atitlan Guatemala Alma del Pacifico Esterillos Este Costa Rica Hard Rock Hotel Panama JW Marriott Cusco Peru Machcu Picchu Gateway Canyons Resort Colorado Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong Marriott St. Kitts JW Marriott Aruba Aruba (general) Viceroy Anguilla The Victor Hotel Miami On The Ave Hotel NYC Wequassett Resort Panoramic Montauk NY Taketomi Japan Tokyo Japan Omni Hotel Orlando

Interest

Private Jet Travel Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch Space Shuttle Enterprise Landing NYC Lamborghini test drive Maserati test drive (unpublished) Mid Island Flight School (video) Various Food/Restaurant reviews

Features/Mentions

The Boulevard magazine 25A magazine Merrick Life Soap Opera Digest CBS news Anton Community Newspapers Newsday WABC Eyewitness News WPIX New York 95.5 WPLJ Good Morning America Living Lohan Various online media outlets

News

Bill Evans Gina Glickman • Ron Claiborne •

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creativity

The more you use the more you have. ,

-Maya Angelou

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