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THE DREAM LIVES ON ...........................................10 HRH CHIEF MANDLA MANDELA ...........................12 NELSON MANDELA ...............................................14 MICHAEL JACKSON ...............................................18 MJWWT ..................................................................25 JOE JACKSON ........................................................30 MALALA .................................................................40 ...........................................................44 LENNON BUS BRAVE ART.............................................................58

EDUCATION

AMERICA STAYING IN SCHOOL .............................43 GABRIEL HALL/YASMINE HALL ..............................46 ZERO TO LIGHTSPEED ..........................................48 JACKSON FAMILY ACADEMY..................................51 RAMS .....................................................................52 YOUTH ADVOCACY................................................61 CANINE SUPPORT TEAMS .....................................68

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

RED AND BLACK....................................................22 MJ BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE CELEBRATIONS ................24 STOP THE BULLYING/JOE CRANSTON ..................74 VERONICA LOPEZ ..................................................76 DESTINATIONS

RADISSON BLU ........................................................2 MALLORCA ............................................................62 RESIDENCE SUPERIOR ...........................................54 MOVIES

16 YR OLD FILMAKER ............................................39 DON BARTON ........................................................66 MAKE A MOVIE ......................................................69 INDEPENDENT STORY TELLERS ............................75 HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT

OG TEA ..................................................................34 VEMMA ..................................................................36 N3 GLOBAL ............................................................71

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ALL THINGS ARE PAWSIBLE ...................................60 PURPLE SUNRISE ...................................................72

PUBLISHER LETTER It is with great pleasure that I share this remarkable Special Commemorative Limited Edition of LVH Magazine with our readers. In support of Education and Environmental awareness, it is my hope that we continue to inspire humanity to take necessary steps in keeping our planet healthy for future generations to come. We have evolved over the years, reaching out to other countries and regions to not only sustain Planet Earth, but save Planet Earth. Staying focused on our steadfast mission to "heal the world and make it a better place," has enabled us to motivate and help foster diverse communities by strengthening the importance placed on awareness. In order to save Planet Earth, we must each do our part, making a conscious effort to contribute, if not on a huge scale, but in some small way as each person can make a difference and positively affect the whole equation.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who contributed and helped in the creation of this Special Edition. Many of our supporters from around the world continue to share in our vision and give their warmest regard for what we are presenting. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all advertisers, designers, sponsors and writers as well as a note of “thanksgiving" to our Managing Editors Rene, Joy and Patrick our designer, three devoted individuals who contributed endless hours to this exceptional project at hand.

I want to pay tribute and commemorate the life achievements of those that have and continue to make a difference in our World for Peace, Education, Love & Unity between all Cultures and People. This year, through The Jackson Family Foundation Week celebrations and UNESCO’s iSing for Change program, we will honour the legendary, Nelson Mandela, Michael Jackson, and John Lennon throughout this fantastic "Peace Day" event. I want to also personally thank HRH Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela and his prominent delegates from

South Africa, Mr. Hanief Parker, Boebie Hamza, Zaid Nordien and Floyd Lapie who will be attending the kickoff ceremonies for our 5th Annual “Jackson Family Foundation Week” celebrations at the prestigious Villa Oxygene and Radisson Blu Hotel in Cannes, co-hosted by Lifestyle Designer Extraordinaire Richard Nilsson.

Last, not but not least, I would like to take this time out to recognize someone special, my best friend and also the Chairman of the Jackson Family Foundation, Mr. Joe Jackson. The effect that he has brought to the music industry and the world through his determination, persistency and vision has revolutionized music early on. Joe Jackson and the name that he carries will always be distinguished, legendary and forever remembered in history. Las Vegas Hollywood is delighted to keep our readers informed of charitable and noteworthy causes, featured articles, current news, trends, celebrity history, glitz, glamour and designer lifestyles for your entertainment! LVH Magazine is proud to support the Jackson Family Foundation today, tomorrow and future years to come. Let’s make a difference in the lives of others! Heal the world!

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THE DREAM LIVES ON! BY ZAID NORDIEN

Shakespeare once said that "some people are born great, others become great and others have greatness thrust onto them." Meeting Chief Mandla Mandela leaves one with an unmistakable sense that you are in the company of greatness, indeed a very dignified greatness. He was undoubtedly born into an illustrious family of royal stock. His grandfather Nelson Mandela besides being heir to the Aba Thembu traditional leadership was raised by the acting King Jongintaba Dalinyebo, and Mandla's great grandfather Mphakanyiswa, was confidante and advisor to the regent.

words: “In April 2007, when I was officially installed, my grandfather was overwhelmed. He said: ‘Today, I will go to my resting place a very happy person because my father’s chieftaincy has been restored.’ I was very happy to have fulfilled one of his wishes.”

For Mandla, growing up in Cofimvaba and then later Soweto, Johannesburg far from the birth place of Nelson Mandela at Mvezo, as well as far removed from his illustrious grandfather's place of incarceration in Cape Town, must have been difficult for a young man who until the age of twelve years had never even met his grandfather. Notwithstanding this the two soon made up for lost time and developed a great relationship and affinity that is evident in the way Chief Mandla Mandela speaks about this global scion of peace, reconciliation and human rights as well as the causes he chooses to support.

Nelson Mandela had always wanted the chieftaincy of his late father, Chief Mphakanyiswa, who was Zwelivelile Mandlasizwe Dalibhunga Mandela deposed in 1926, to be of the Thembu at Mvezo restored to the Madiba clan. In this respect the Madiba dream lived on through Mandla. Though Mandla was initially reticent to take up this role because it seemed living a less glamorous traditional village life in Mvezo would come at the price of giving up his life and business in Johannesburg, in the end Mandla deMandla later recalled that first meeting in 1982 with ferred to his grandfather's wisdom and in Mandla's own Mandela at Pollsmoor Prison where he was being incarcer10

ated by the Apartheid regime: "These people were all strangers to me. Dalibhunga (Mandela) stared at me with a big smile, and invited me closer. I did that with hesitation because I was asking myself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Who is this? How does he fit within my family?' But I was too scared to ask, although he tried to make me feel comfortable by asking me about my favorite sport, and what grade I was doing at school. After about 45 minutes, we left the cell. "I was eager to see my father and ask him why I was related to someone who is in jail."

From then on he regularly visited his grandfather who advised him on many things, encouraged him to pursue further education and saw him obtaining a degree in politics from Fort Hare University, a well-known incubator of many an anti-apartheid activist. To understand the elder statesman's

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love for his grandson and his admiration for the great young man that he had grown into, one only needs to reflect on what one of the local elders once said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you want to get into the old man's heart, just speak to Mandla first!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mvezo is a small and quaint village on the banks of the Mbashe River, not far from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The village is known mainly for being the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, whose family serves as its chiefly dynasty. It has approximately 178 households and a population of less than one thousand people. It is this village and its surroundings that Mandla Mandela has now devoted his life to striving for its upliftment and development.

Chief Mandla Mandela was born into greatness. He has become even greater, as heir to the Royal House of Mandela and the mantle of traditional Aba Thembu leadership, as he grows into his own greatness and shapes his world through his support of peace, prosperity and philanthropy. Through this the dream of Dalibunga, founder of the Council, the name given to Nelson Mandela upon initiation as an adult, lives on and it was with these words that Chief Mandla bid final farewell to his illustrious forbear when he was finally laid to rest: Aaah! Dalibunga.

The Mandela School of Science and Technology / Mvezo

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CHIEF NKOSI ZWELIVELILE MANDLA MANDELA BY FLOYD L APIE

His Royal Highness Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, aka Chief Mandela, is the grandson of the late President Nelson Mandela and heir to his Legacy. Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela is the son of Nkosi Zwelinzima Makgatho Lewanika Mandela and Nkosikazi Nolusapho Rayne Rose MandelaPerry. He was born on the 21st of June 1974 at the Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Chief Mandla Mandela was educated at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, a city in the Eastern Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa. He has a degree in Politics and is currently a Member of National Parliament for the ruling party, African National Congress. His father Nkosi Zwelinzima was born to Nkosi Dalibunga Nelson Mandela and Nkosikazi Nomathamsanqa Evelyn Ntoko Mase; while his mother Nkosikazi Nolusapho Mandela - Perry was born to Mr. Titus Kgao Mosehle and Mrs. Anna Mosehle.

In 1998, Nkosi Zwelivelile started Network Skills, an IT company primarily focused on selling IT equipment and building networks for parastatals like Telkom, SARS, Liberty Life and Munichre (a German insurance company). Network Skills received 600 old computers which they refrurbished to donate to Centres in the village of Queen 12

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Modjadji, Orange Farm and Kagiso to name a few. He later joined Dr. Gilimamba Mahlati and Seymor Hall in 2000 and formed African Financial Group, an empowerment company under the PSG Group, which owned Channel Life, an insur-

ance company. It was at this moment in his life that he considered himself a SUCCESFUL, young black male who was completely independent, a situation that was soon to change.

In 2002, his grandfather became adamant that he go back to school to study further and build a strong foundation for his life. This instruction brought about a process of intense discussions between the two on what was important. Humbled, Nkosi Zwelivelile packed up, sold everything and moved back to Mvezo, the original birthplace of the late President Nelson Mandela.

Women's Day, Youth Sport Tournaments and Africa Day in which the Eastern Cape community celebrates with other African nations.

Mandela International Film Festival is another great initiative born out of his late grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy. The Mandela International Film Festival (MIFF) was Recently launched in the City of New York in the United States of America. The festival aims to expose the undiscovered talents of young and

Nkosi Zwelivelile completed his Bachelors Degree degree at Rhodes in 2006 and immediately registered for a Post Graduate diploma in International Studies. During this period of his life, his grandfather felt that Zwelivelile fulfilled the wish of building a stronger foundation with advanced studies and that he was ready for Mandela Chieftaincy to be entrusted to him. As according to custom, the grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heirs had passed on, Chief Mandla Mandela being eldest grandson became the heir to the Mandela Chieftaincy. Coronation: In April 2007, Nkosi Zwelivelile was crowned chief of the Tembus in the village of Mvezo. King Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo of Aba-Thembu nation presided over and performed the coronation with the Methodist church officiating over the Programme.

Mvezo Development Trust: In the year 2008, Nkosi Zwelivelile and the Mvezo Traditional Council realized the need to establish the Mvezo Development Trust to ensure that it focused on creating opportunities of work for members of the community.

Since that moment, Chief Mandla Mandela has done a great deal of good work for his community including initiating the Mandela School of Science and Technology with Siemens Corporation, which today provides education to over 470 children in and around the village of Mvezo. Currently he is embarking on an endeavour to build a Primary School in the Mvezo village.

The Alimdaad Foundation started the "Winter Warmth" project and the building of the Nolusapho Early Childhood Development Centre (named after Chief Mandelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Nolusapho); These are just a few of the community projects he has initiated. He received funding from the National Lottery to build the Mvezo Komkhulu Museum and has started regular and annual cultural, political and sport related events, programmes and activities in the Eastern Cape. These are mostly held in the form of celebrations and include

upcoming film producers to come out of the continent of Africa. It is also a platform to showcase capacity of international film production standards in the country like, Tsotsi and Invictus shot in South Africa. The festival has appointed world acclaimed civil rights activist, Maya Angelou as the Ambassador for the festival. Nkosi Zwelivelile aims to take MIFF to new heights by seeking partnerships with world known festivals like Tribeca (where MIFF was showcased), Cannes Film Festival and Montreal International Black Film Festival. His commitment to continue building upon the legacy of his grandfather, Nelson Mandela, has often been applauded publicly.

A HISTORIC GIANT

REMAINS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION BY TAMMY WINSTON

“WHAT COUNTS IN LIFE IS NOT THE MERE FACT THAT WE HAVE LIVED. IT IS WHAT DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LIFE WE LEAD.” Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela spent his life working for political justice and fighting against South Africa’s apartheid policies. Throughout his collegiate life, he learned of and was inspired by modern principles of freedom, liberty, democracy, equality, political and human rights. He was deeply saddened to see the sufferings of his fellow Africans.

During Nelson Mandela’s 27 year exile to prison, he became hope and inspiration for all that came in contact with him, and even more importantly, those he did not. After his release, he wanted to heal the wounds of hate and form a national unification. He was a visionary, humanitarian and global advocate for human rights and still

remains to this day, an inspiration to all for building not only a free South Africa but leading the fight for human rights around the world.

With an immense love for children and a desire to extinguish their suffering, Mr. Mandela established The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Being based in South Africa, this organization help children from birth to age 22, in particular, orphans that have been affected by the AIDS crisis.

In 1995, while serving as President of South Africa, Mr. Mandela supported the establishment of ‘Open Africa’, a Pan-African project that creates travel routes to help promote responsible tourism and contribute to rural economies. Mr. Mandela’s vision for the country includes many conservation

“EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON

WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.” Nelson Mandela

programs to help protect the nation’s land and wildlife. This vital conservation effort that began under his direction, is still contributing to this cause by training the future conservation

leaders of the African Wildlife Foundation. He also, in 1997 co-founded ‘Peace Parks Foundation,’ an organization that works to establish protected areas that preserve animal migration and share wildlife resources.

After Nelson Mandela retired from active politics he continued to maintain a busy schedule, raising money to build schools and clinics in South Africa's rural heartland and serving as a mediator in Burundi's civil war. He also published books on his life and struggles; No Easy Walk to Freedom; Nelson Mandela: The Struggle is my Life; and Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales. Nelson Mandela created a group of world leaders to work on some of the world’s toughest issues with the goal of work publicly and privately to find solutions to problems around the world. This group became known as The Elders. The Elders have impacted Asia, the Middle East and Africa through promoting peace

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and women’s equality, and by supporting ideas to address humanitarian crises and promote democracy.

Nelson Mandela’s legacy lives on through the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s three core areas: ‘Nelson Mandela Day Campaign’, ‘The Centre of Memory,’ and ‘Dialogue for Justice.’ The Nelson Mandela Day Campaign was created to inspire a global movement of taking action and creating change to make every day a Mandela Day.

The Centre of Memory is focused on creating a public facility where history and archives are easily accessible for all people, to be an information resource on Nelson Mandela’s life and times through his memories, with access to his private, personal archives. The Centre of Memory is an organization that keeps the legacy, hope and spirit of Mr. Mandela alive. Dialogue for Justice, is the most effective forum for

providing avenues for sharing and promoting solutions to important social issues, by allowing people to discuss the difficult and challenging times that we face today. Everyone has the ability to inspire and make positive changes each and every day to make the world better and create this global movement for human rights.

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MICHAEL

AN ICONIC LEGEND WHO LIVED AND LOVED “THE WORLD SHOULD BE FULL OF LOVE. LOVE. LOVE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD” MICHAEL JACKSON, 2009

Michael Jackson, an American ICONIC LEGEND who took the world by storm will always be forever remembered as one of the greatest epic entertainers of all time. Born in Gary, Indiana to the First Royal Family of Music, proud father, Joseph Walter Jackson and mother, Katherine Esther Jackson gave birth to Michael Joseph Jackson on August 29, 1958. Growing up with LOVE in a house full of siblings, there was much to be thankful for as Michael certainly became the quintessential giver, having admirable characteristics of a healing and nurturing soul. Michael Jackson was unquestionably the hottest pop star of the 1980’s and evolved into one of the most talented recording artists in history. He was not only known for his singer-song writer, entertainer and choreography mastery -- but for his enormous compassionate, heart-filled philanthropic endeavors which touched millions of lives around the globe.

Throughout his entire lifetime, Michael was symbolic to his calling; a very inspirational and influential person, thus thought of as one of the most generous celebrities on earth. His selfless nature of abundant giving and devoted humanitarianism was not only recognized in the HEARTS of many, but on paper as well. Being one of the most popular artists of the 20th Century, he swam in an endless sea of astonishing and extraordinary awards, simultaneously being published in every media journal, newsprint and magazine imaginable. Some of his remarkable achievements were listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 2000, Michael Jackson was acknowledged for breaking a world record for “Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star.” He supported a multitude of charitable organizations (more than 50) that received his support through various avenues of monetary donations, project sponsorships or personal participation; hence, setting the precedence for other celebrities to follow in his “footsteps.” His other significant accomplishments were documented in years 2006, 1993, 1986 and

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1984 to include, “Most Grammy Awards Won in a Year By a Person,” “Lifetime Achievement Award for Most World Records in the World of Entertainment,” “Largest Endorsement for Production Promotion,” to “Best Selling Album of All Time – Thriller,” and a multitude of others.

As Michael’s life flourished, there were countless hit singles, fan favorites that dominated the Billboard Charts like “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” and “Thriller,” all which made an enormous impact on the charts and had massive staying power, each exceeding well beyond 130 weeks on the countdown. Undoubtedly, “We Are the World,” was one of the most inspiring songs to date. Written in 1985, by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced by Quincy Jones, Michael Omartian and recorded by the all-star famine relief effort, SuperGroup USA for Africa; it became one of the fastest selling tracks ever and sold in excess of 20 million copies globally with millions of dollars donated to famine relief. In the lyrics, the message to the world is not only heartwarming, but powerful; most profound as the words unfold shining light on reality. Regardless of world conditions, Michael truly wanted people to take a stand, to unify and “heal the world” so that we could all live life peacefully, full of love, what the world was designed to be. PEACEFUL.

Michael Jackson was more than just a brilliant actor, businessman, creator, designer and originator – he was a loving human being who gave every ounce of his soul wholeheart-

edly. Effortlessly, he managed to influence and impact society outside of the entertainment industry with contributions of his own time, spending endless hours unselfishly, making

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personal visits to children’s hospitals around the globe. He offered hope to sick children, those that suffered from minor ailments to more serious diseases. Michael’s true joy in life was spending quality time with those in need. When he was on tour, he made a conscious effort to stop in and pay visits to many orphanages and schools that catered to disadvantaged children and youth. Michael also believed in the “green movement,” and his Earth Song strongly depicts life as it exists, displaying footage of animal cruelty, deforestation, pollution and war. The underlying message is that if we continue to abuse planet earth, it will wither away. Michael said it best…

Save the Planet - Michael’s message “I respect the secrets and magic of nature. That’s why it makes me so angry when I see these things that are happening in the world: that every second I hear the size of a football field is torn down in the Amazon. That kind of stuff really bothers me. That’s why I write these kinds of songs you know, to get some sense of awareness and awakening and hope to people. I love – I love the planet. I love trees – I have this thing for trees and the color and changing of leaves…I LOVE IT! I respect those kinds of things. I really feel that nature is trying to compensate for man’s mismanagement of the planet. The planet is sick – like a fever! If we don’t fix it now its at the point of no return.

This is our last chance to fix this problem that we have or its like a runaway train. The time has come, “THIS IS IT.” People are always saying: “Oh they – they’ll take care of it.” “The government will—don’t worry-they’ll” – They who? It

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starts with us. US. Or else it’ll never be done. We have four years to get it right. After that it would be irreversible. Let’s take care of the planet.” ~ Michael Jackson, This Is It, 2009

His undying love for his family, humanity, children, animals and his most prized possessions in life, his children; Prince Michael I, Paris and Prince Michael II are what kept him inspired and motivated to live not only as the famed “King of Pop,” but as the distinguished “Charitable King,” sharing his exemplary life of continuously promoting LOVE, PEACE & UNITY for all.

The Jackson Family Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that was founded and established by Jackson Family Patriarch-Joseph Jackson, Matriarch-Katherine Jackson and Mr. Simon Sahouri. The Foundation’s goal is to preserve the legacy of “Michael Jackson” as well as that of the entire historic Jackson Family. To find out more information about The Jackson Family Foundation, please visit our website: WWW.JACKSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.COM

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RED AND BLACK PRODUCTIONS B E Y O N D BY ZAID NORDIEN

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Red and Black Productions is a creative house that leverages the full value chain of the arts to give birth to productions that embody the technical, creative, and social finesse of its principals. Boebie Hamza and Hanief Parker share a passion for the performing arts, particularly the genres of film and stage production, paralleled by their love of community. As a team they have combined their unique talents, networks and experiences to create innovative platforms for quantum leaping local talent into the heady world of glitz and glam.

The Jackson Family Foundation South Africa (JFFSA) provides the ideal image through the Legacy of the Legend, a world class achievement in the performing arts combined with values that resonate deeply with South African society and indeed, humanity at large. The South African Chapter is the culmination of a longstanding and profound friendship born in the early days of South Africa’s young democracy between Boebie, Hanief and Simon Sahouri, President of the Jackson Family Foundation.

Red and Black Productions have been an instrumental component in Chief Mandla Mandela’s invitation and acceptance of receiving an award on behalf of his grandfather, an inspirational global icon of humanity, President Nelson Mandela at the Jackson Family Foundation Peace Week during the Cannes Film Festival. The combination of these two amazing legacies places this initiative on a rarified plane and provides a springboard for the announcement of the launch of the Jackson Family Foundation South Africa and its vision of Global Peace, Love and Unity while preserving the Epic Legacy of Michael Jackson and the entire Jackson Family of Music. Boebie Hamza is a household name in the South African performing arts industry where he is highly respected for his role in theatre, musical theatre, concerts and film. He is also

Zaid Nordien

an accomplished journalist and has worked in print, radio and television to high acclaim. His seminal role as writer, producer and actor in his “Prison Codes” stage production brands him as a man who is prepared to walk through fire to achieve his goals. It is this admirable quality that has endeared him to his fraternity, actors and fans alike, as a highly principled, amazing human being. His 2012 concert production of “Forever King of Pop” provides the perfect cameo for his association with the Legacy of the Legend and the Jackson Family Foundation. Hanief Parker is the ultimate strategist that has walked the dusty village paths of the Western Cape, South Africa, Africa and the world. From village, to villa and to castle, he has the rare and dignified quality of not losing the common

touch, yet retaining the ability to speak to Chiefs, Kings, Queens and Presidents alike. He is well-travelled and his journeys have brought him to the vista of a world in which every human being can live in dignity and in which we all can fulfill our needs, yet at the same time make a contribution to humanity. Hanief lives out this vision as President of the African Union Community Development Forum (AUCDEF), founder of Global Entrepreneurial Development (G.E.D) and Deputy President of South African Youth Development and Business Chamber (SAYDBUC).

AUCDEF is a duly registered NGO (non-governmental organization) that has a business arm as well as a dedicated trust. Its dedication to the cause of sustainable development and building a partnership between communities, business and government. This initiative was incubated under Haniefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership and since its inception attracted immense interest from near and far. Hanief is an outstanding model of community, an activist imbued with a deep sense of love and caring for the vulnerable children, youth and elderly in our communities.

In his capacity as Vice-President of Global Economic Development (G.E.D.), Hanief has lead a team of highly skilled, qualified and experienced professionals from the finance and economic development sector to set up an innovative and visionary structure to build financial freedom for individuals, families, organizations and communities. In linking AUCDEF and GED to supporting the cause of the Jackson Family Foundation South Africa, Hanief has responded to the plight

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of a throng of local performing artists whose daily suffering and struggle to survive is legendary and indescribable.

Zaid Nordien is a longstanding friend, comrade and business associate of Boebie Hamza and Hanief Parker. He has devoted much of the last two decades to public service, serving

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five different government ministries at both provincial and national level, primarily as Ministerial spokesperson and Head of Communication and Marketing. He traverses comfortably between his two passions of writing and perception engineering and lives in the fusion of these two arts. He has worked extensively in the arena of infrastructure development and development finance through his association with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Murray & Roberts, one of South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest construction companies and the largest mining contractor in the world.

Zaid currently lives out his vocational calling through high level public affairs, consulting government liaison and has an extensive network on local, national and international levels. He has dabbled in the art of speech-writing since the age of 12 and has written for many parliamentarians and dignitaries including President Nelson Mandela and President Thabo Mbeki. Zaid Nordien is advisor to Red and Black Productions and the Jackson Family Foundation South Africa. To find out more about RED AND BLACK PRODUCTIONS please contact:

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MICHAEL JACKSON WORLD TRIBUTE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY DR. ASAD FARR

Inspiration for the Jackson Family Foundation Global Partnership comes from their continual dedication to preserve Michael Jackson’s Legacy of Global Peace, Education, Love and Unity in all forms across all cultural borders. Since Michael’s passing on June 25, 2009, efforts have been ongoing to expand The Foundation’s mission into the global marketplace. It is steadfast in its philanthropic goals to help disadvantaged students “Globally” to excel in school and in life through our Jackson Family Academy and Youth Advocacy Programs. The foundation is focused in its efforts to support disadvantaged children and students around the world through their “Michael Jackson World Tribute Celebrations,” to be held annually worldwide. Farrland Films is proud to be a part of this worldwide endeavor to preserve Michael Jackson’s legacy.

The MJ World Tribute Birthday Celebration events will be an opportunity for the local communities in each respective area, to raise awareness and support for undiscovered youth talents as there will be opportunities for local artists to participate in the festivities. The Foundation will insert each city’s sanctioned event into the ‘Michael Jackson World Tribute Birthday Celebrations’ global webcasts and streaming video platforms, along with cross-marketing and promotional opportunities around the world.

Dr. Asad Farr, of Farrland Films is a longtime supporter of the Jackson Family Foundation Global Events and has been an advocate for launching youth advocacy programs in Malaysia, Phillipines, Singapore, Japan, and China just to name a few. His journey to Asia was of great interest to leaders in business and entertainment communities of these countries as the goal was to support students who are seeking to excel in school and life. While in Hong Kong, discussions were initiated to draft plans for the first “World Tribute Birthday Celebration” to be held in China. Dr. Farr then headed to Taiwan to continue his journey through Southeast Asia to secure relationships with Foundation supporters.

As the news of these upcoming birthday celebration events circulated, many interested celebrities and promoters have come forward to discuss events for their own respective locales. The Foundation is proud to announce the first city to launch a “Michael Jackson World Tribute Birthday Celebration” will be in Amsterdam. The fans and supporters of Michael Jackson’s Legacy in the Netherlands are working hard to promote the message of global peace, love, educa-

tion and unity across all cultures and people and to support undiscovered youth talent from all areas around the globe.

This is an historic opportunity to fulfill Michael’s dream for a better world, the Jackson Family Foundation’s Mission and the mission of affiliated foundation(s) from each city and country that have been sanctioned by the Foundation, to truly help build and pave the road for an advanced educational and environmental platform, to globally connect and co-create a much better world for all of mankind. As Michael’s Dream for a Better World for the new generation strengthens, plans are underway to dramatize his vision. More news about this exciting project will be coming soon. For more information about Jackson Family Foundation Global Events:

WWW.JACKSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.COM

To get in contact with Dr. Asad Farr: ceo@farrlandfilms.com

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MICHAEL JACKSON WONDER WORLD OF TOYS SPECIAL BY KENJI KOGA

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On December 22nd, 1992, at a hotel in Tokyo..

Kenji Koga meets Michael Jackson for the very first time. At that moment, a connection was made; it was the beginning of an idea, a surreal journey into the mind of one of the most world-renowned musicians of all time.

“During the six months prior to meeting you tonight, I’ve been thinking about a concept called MJWWT, which is an amusement park for underprivileged children from all over the world. Can you illustrate for me, the image which is in my head, within the 10 days that I’m here?”- Michael Jackson

Michael was performing his ‘Dangerous’ Tour in Tokyo and during the short time he was in Japan, from December 22 through the New Year, he believed in and entrusted his concept of MJWWT to Kenji so that his ideas could be illus-

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trated to the world. The name of this concept was “MJWWT, Michael Jackson Wonder World of Toys.”

Through dialogues with Kenji, Michael outpoured his passion, and sketched a concept in his own writing. He enjoyed the creativity with childlike wonder and drew the sketch in no time, some parts described in detail. Kenji felt he understood Michael’s true message from the sketch. After Michael passed away, it occurred to Kenji that Michael was leaving a message to the world through this illustration. Of how much ‘MJ’ loved people and the Earth we live in, how much he prayed for the improvement of the environment so that all human beings can live in peace and happiness.

The main door is designed with the "MJWWT" logo. Michael loved this logo design which is a KENJI original. Michael dreamed that when the door opened, a variety of performances from around the world would start. Kenji referred to the Baroque style that Michael chose as the design element around the gates. Kenji designed an ornament of “Bubbles”, Michael’s favorite pet, to be in the middle of the gate. Michael told Kenji with a big smile, “He used to use my toilet!” and laughed. Each side of the gate is a ‘Jumbotron’, developed by SONY, to project many kinds of animals. Michael had much respect for Mr. Morita, the Chairman of SONY at that time. “I drew this image because Michael had said, “we definitely must place Jumbotrons on the walls!”, says Kenji. 25

Michael was also very particular about using a gothic-styled stone building. This piece is to confirm his concept of the architectural design. He was especially particular about design of the fountain. Angels placed on both sides of the fountain was a special request by Michael. People are enjoying the view of the ice rink while enjoying a meal upstairs.

The night of Christmas Eve, December 24, 1992 MJWWT concept sketch, drawn by Michael himself

Michael said, "This ice skating rink emerges with light in the night. There are a great number of small lights here and the world is filled with light. A lot of fireworks should be shot into the air. How about this idea, the logo can become visible under the skating rink?"

As you can see, numerous fireworks are shooting up into the night sky, a Christmas Tree with magnificent lighting in the center, with a fountain set on a pedestal of elephants. Michael for some reason is very particular about having a Christmas tree, fountain, and fireworks. 26

In Michael’s words:

"I would like you to paint a Christmas tree which doesn't extinguish light all year around." "Under the Christmas tree, there must be a fountain." "I would like you to paint a full moon in the night sky full of stars" "On the skating rink here, children from all around the world will skate." "What I really want is to make the world full of light, the world covered by abundant light." "I want numerous fireworks to shoot up in the night sky." "The main part of the attraction is held every day, it is the parade of the toy soldier." "There is Christmas all year around."

"I would like you to paint people skating on the rink and in front of them all should be children from a variety of countries. And an important part is a full moon. I want it to be a very large full moon.”

Photo taken sometime around 3am on New Year’s Day, 1993.

Michael and KENJI The New Year’s Eve ‘Countdown’ was at the Tokyo Dome the previous night, Michael left early to meet with Kenji and pick up the finished conceptual drawings before leaving for the United States. Upon handing over the completed illustrations to Michael, who was dressed in his casual pajama style, his eyes filled with tears. Three hours later, he was on the way to Narita airport.

On December 22, 1992

It was the day a Japanese artist met Michael Jackson. It happened in 10 days, the miraculous and special time these two spent alone was like a Christmas gift from God. It didn’t take long for the two to bond, feel right at home and connect through their passion for music.

Michael began his story, “For a half of this year, prior to meeting you tonight, I was thinking about an amusement park, named “MJWWT,” which will set free the poor kids from all over the world. I would like you to illustrate this place in my head in the next 10 days.”

He kept talking till dawn until I understood the concept named "MJWWT." “Then, on the night of Christmas Eve, I told Michael that I cannot understand the concept without him illustrating some for me, bluntly, as if I were speaking with close friends,” says Kenji. Michael then sketched as he explained the details of each part. Kenji said, “after one week, I finished a few of the sketches and handed it over to Michael.”

“The true inspiration and meaning of MJWWT is still undiscovered, however remembering the miraculous 10 days I spent with ‘MJ’, may he rest in peace, I believe he was thinking of ‘Wonder World of Toys” as if Earth was a large toy.” - Kenji Koga

Planet Earth and human beings are suffering from environmental destruction and war. The most affected by these problems are children. Children embrace fun and toys are expressions of joy. Through this amusement park, Michael seemed to describe "Earth" as he would like to see it in massive scale. Michael’s splendid sensitivity and creativeness left us with an enormous amount of masterpieces both in music and visual arts. Out of one of these masterpieces, “This Is It”, in the last few minutes of the final scene, ‘MJ’ left us a message…, “the time we have is only 5 years.” What does that mean? Did he want to convey how human beings and the Earth should be in the future through the eyes of MJWWT?

The message he wished to communicate most is… “Love this beautiful Earth that we as human beings live, and stop wars and environmental destruction. Quit discrimination and conflict. Children are the treasures of Earth upon which we all depend on for our future.” With such passion in his heart and in MJWWT, Michael kept sending messages through his music with all his strength and soul in order to help extinguish wars around the world and preserve the environment we live in. NYC Office: Sheba@RedSunGroup.org

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KIEZFOTOGRAF BY KLAUS HUNDT

My curiosity was piqued when I came across a link on a facebook site. I had never heard anything about light painting and found these pictures to be incredible. I quickly had the process explained to me, how it functions but also the amount of preparation required.

Torsten Herzog, who gave himself the moniker "The Neighbourhood photographer", grew up in Reinickendorf, the North district of Berlin. Today he lives in the Wedding District - the traditional working district of Berlin. There with his camera, he takes pictures of the most beautiful and most sad places, somewhat of an annalist of his neighborhood. The word "Kiez" particularly in Berlin, refers to a small living area (eg, a district) in an "island-like" location and a sense of belonging in the population.

He is the eyes of his district and his pictures mirror this effect. Visual experiments, images of his district and the various

views of his neighborhood, despite their contrast continue to display an underlying harmony. He consequently stands out from the normal image-chronicler. For more information:

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JOSEPH JACKSON VICTORIOUS FIGHTER WITHIN BY C. MERCEDES MONTGOMERY

Joe Jackson, simply stated was born to win. Growing up in the 1950’s as a young black male, “a man of color,” at age 30 and raising a family of nine with Katherine Esther -- was not only incredibly exhausting, it was life as he knew it, his

reality. Widespread segregation still existed in this time period of an unjust environment and dark days casted its gloomy shadows upon many men who often abandoned their families. Unlike Mr. Joe Jackson, his life was his FAMILY. He did everything in his power to keep them safe and under one roof. A will of a former boxer, Joe was determined to fight instead of giving up and giving in to life’s fate and set of demands. He worked lengthy hours at two jobs as a crane operator, barely bringing home enough to get by and though the thought of living the “American Dream” was appealing, it was definitely farfetched at the time; living any dream for that matter was plainly unimaginable. However, one fine day when it “hit him,” being the “victorious fighter within,” Joe took action and punched life’s challenges right between the eyes, changing the outcome of his life, his families’ life – forever. With faith and hope of achieving significant and appreciable

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name of the band from “The Jackson Brothers” to “Jackson 5” in no time flat; giving the name more zip and pizzazz! As time went on, the Jackson 5 landed a spot at a respectable venue called the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Repeatedly, the Jackson 5 gave outstanding performances and the group won an amateur night contest, ultimately earning them a Motown record contract that led them to immediate success, becoming the first American group to have four hit singles go straight to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. There is much to be said about each and every child -- Joe and Katherine brought into the world and although by public selection some children received more attention, all of the Jackson children were deeply loved by their devoted parents.

success, Joe intuitively knew that he was the only one who could change the destiny of his family, the Jackson Family, now known today as the First Royal Family of Music.

The Jackson 5 is one of the most legend-filled stories, about Michael and his brothers and who discovered them and when. In 1963, Jackie, Tito and Jermaine formed The Jackson Brothers with Mr. Jackson heading the show as the group's manager. As the trio kept performing in the local talent competitions, they gained attention and recognition. By 1965, Marlon and Michael joined the group and got heavily involved. Truth be told, on August 4th, 1965, Joe answered an audition talent ad placed by Evelyn Lahaie in the Gary Post Tribune newspaper. “On August 14, 1965, as number 55, they auditioned for me, signing in as Michael age 6, Jermaine, 10, Jackie, 14, Toriano, 11 and Marlon, age 8,” said Evelyn. With Ms. Lahaie’s influence and suggestion, Joe Jackson changed the

Fast forward to 2014, Joe Jackson is an extremely busy man. His company, 7 Seas LLC is involved with a plethora of business transactions. As a successful multi-preneur, Mr. Jackson is currently creating his own beverage called “Joe Cola” and a “Vodka” that will surely wet your whistle. He is also venturing more into the boxing world and movie realm and is getting ready to publish his own book. In his latest quest, “A Journey ~ In My Shoes” is a book depicting his life story – about Joe himself and all the problems he encountered and went

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his book to appear in stores. For all those who shed tears rather easily, prepare some coffee and curl up with a pile of tissues as this book will surely be compelling, profound and quite an emotional ride, as its undertone suggests.

through with his family and how he got his children, these “stars” to be who they are. We each have our own story to tell and oftentimes we walk alone in the “shoes of life,” so, it is with much appreciation and anticipation that I await for

The day in the life of Mr. Joe Jackson isn’t coming to a halt, it is just beginning. In May 2014, he will be at the forefront of excitement and extraordinary entertainment venues as he escapes the glimmering lights of Sin City and soars across the deep blue ocean floors to Cannes, France. Joe Jackson, creator of the Jackson Five and the father of the late Michael Jackson will not only be attending “Jackson Family Foundation Week,” with festivities beginning on Wednesday, May 21st, 2014, he will be honored throughout “Jackson Family Foundation Week” as the heart and nucleus of all the magnificent celebrations. Ap-

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parently, what stays in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Well, it’s quite the opposite in Cannes. Case in point, what will be happening in Cannes already went global as Simon Sahouri, President of the Jackson Family Foundation recently announced to the world that HRH Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, the grandson of the late President Nelson Mandela, heir to his Legacy, will accompany Mr. Joe Jackson at the kickoff ceremonies and attend all celebrations in support of “Jackson Family Foundation Week,” 5th Anniversary at the exclusive Villa Oxygene and Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort. This Exclusive VIP Gala Event is to pay tribute and commemorate the life achievements of those that have and continue to make a difference in our World for Peace, Education, Love & Unity between all Cultures and People. This year, through The Jackson Family Foundation Week celebrations and UNESCO’s iSing for Change program, we will honour the legendary, Nelson Mandela, Michael Jackson, and John Lennon during this fantastic “PEACE DAY” Event!

In 2009, Joe Jackson officially started the Jackson Family Foundation with himself as Chairman, Katherine Jackson, Vice Chairman and Simon Sahouri, President – collaborating together in their joint efforts and selfless mission to preserve the epic Legacy of Michael Jackson and the First Royal Family of Music, the Jacksons. The Foundation’s desire is

to not only build upon, but establish a Jackson Family Museum, Performing Arts and Culture Center in their hometown, Gary, Indiana and abroad. The Jackson Family Foundation continues to expand their efforts to support other charitable partnerships around the world that are beneficial to humanity, as they focus on Youth Advocacy Missions in order to “Help Improve the Academic Performance & Graduation Rates of Global Students of All Cultures,” which essentially transpired into the establishment of The Jackson Family Academy.

Despite media controversy and a multitude of biased opinions, unless something is witnessed firsthand, the portrayal of the “truth” is precisely that; a portrayal, judge not lest ye be judged. Until Joe Jackson takes his last breath, he will undoubtedly continue to live out his legacy, protecting his life’s achievements. If there’s one thing I believe in its giving credit where credit is due, so, with that being said, a sincere “thank you” goes out to you both -- Mr. Joe and Katherine Jackson for believing in your dreams and standing your ground through the toughest moments in your lives. For without your sacrifice, the world would have been exempt of your talented children and their love for music, song, and dance. I couldn’t imagine a world without all of you.

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WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION BY PROFESSOR JEROME CHAMBLESS AND JEFF WEBSTER

The OG Tea Company is an agricultural business focused on adding beneficial microbes to soil together with microbe-friendly commercial fertilizers. Together, these special blends of microbes and fertilizers are known to be beneficial to plants and the earth. The benefits of using microbes are vast. Farmers use these powerful microbes to achieve various examples of significant results such as improved yields, decreased or possibly eliminate pathogens and diseases entirely, reduced chemical fertilizer and pesticide use, reduced stress in times of drought; stimulating more nutrient dense harvests and help leave Mother Earth intact for many years to come.

The current model of chemical over-fertilization has proven itself to be counterproductive. The solution is out there, but big agricultural businesses run the show and currently are not interested in making changes. It will take a new generation of thinkers and go-getters to change the nature of the beast. The OG Tea Company proudly represents some of those people, focused on making a difference. We have the science and the products, we now need help in getting the word out. We represent two kinds of the biological spectrum; the first type is beneficial mycorrhizal fungi; second type, being beneficial bacteria. Both of these products come in a fine dry powder ready for application. Root Webstar: a consortium (or group) of mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi live underground on roots and even inside the roots of plants. Almost every plant on Earth forms a mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship with these fungi. Some fungi, the Glomus family, penetrate the cell

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Entire communities of beneficial microbes live together underground. They are compatible with each other and beneficial to plant life. Instead of factories burning petroleum and polluting the soil with acid-soluble fertilizers, future farmers can use the natural way of mycorrhizal fungi and rock minerals. Using Root Webstar is as simple as mixing the dry powder with water to make a slurry which the farmer coats onto seeds before planting. Five pounds will

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OG Pure: a beneficial microbial consortium made up of bacteria that are naturally found in the soil. They are called Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB). These bacteria improve plant nutrition by increasing the solubility of minerals so that plants can absorb and use the minerals better. This specific type of bacteria can process nitrogen out of the air without factories burning natural gas. Some of the consortium can dissolve rocks without acids and heavy metal pollution. With OG PURE there are so many beneficial biological growth aspects in the root zone that there is less room for disease causing pathogens to grow. Some areas around the world have farm land poisoned with â&#x20AC;&#x153;mineral saltsâ&#x20AC;? from excess acid-based fertilizers and irrigation water. The OG PURE consortium can solubilize these locked up salts, making the minerals available for plant use. The first application of OG PURE is one pound per acre with a half a pound per month while the plants are actively growing. These bacteria cleanse the soil by unbinding the locked up nutrients and water. Farm land is restored to full production with better drought tolerance, increased fruiting, and greater yields.

Veganic Special Sauce: This special blend of beneficial fertilizer is the instant way to improve the biology, fertility, and productivity of any farm. Veganic Special Sauce is a combination of Root Webstar and OG PURE with a blend of fertilizers that are microbe-friendly. The nutrients include a 100% soluble kelp extract with humates, rock powders, and trace minerals that have been processed for maximum uptake by both plants and microbes. A single, two pound bag of Special Sauce will make 200 gallons of microbial tea for the home gardener. Since farmers need larger amounts, the Veganic Special Sauce also comes in easy to use 15 and 40 pound buckets for convenience. Also, 2- yard super sacks are available upon request.

The OG tea company has strong interests in philanthropic projects. We believe that clean healthy earth will produce clean nutrient dense food vital to the growth of our brains. With education being the key to saving our planet, it is of the utmost importance that the masses can acquire this

nutrient dense food for proper brain development. We intend on working with education systems across the globe to implement new ways of thought, better nutrition, increased music programs, and expressing love, compassion and forgiveness to all. We are looking forward to working with all like-minded people that share our vision and have the same burning desire and passion to heal the world and make it a better place.

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STELLA MASTY BEARSKIN BY L ARA BARAKAT

Some would say Stella epitomizes what it is to be an outstanding First Nation Nishiyuu Cree woman, to fully represent, enagage, and endorse her heritage and culture. She has a natural ability to look at her life simply, from all her best moments to gain the strength and determination to constantly recreate herself as an entrepreneur and inspire others. Some believe she has the makings and integrity of a First Nations Native Chief or a politician that strives for excellence in everything she sets her mind to for the sake and well being of her people, whilst protecting and enhancing her cultural heritage.

Stella Masty Bearskin is married to a wonderful and loving supportive husband Keith Bearskin, she is a 37 year old mother of 5 and grandmother of 1, from the Cree Nation of Whapmagoostui, in northern Quebec, Canada. She is deeply rooted in her culture and customs and is well respected by her Elders, family, peers and community. She is very proud to be a part of the First Nation Nishiyuu Crees of Eeyou Estchee in James Bay, Quebec.

She is always searching for new ways to improve the health and lifestyle of the people around her and has found a company that speaks volumes to her in regards to just that. Stella found Vemma in November 2013 and became a brand affiliate immediately. Vemma is a company whose mission is to help others by enhancing their well-being and offering an income stream for people who wish to help others become energized and healthy. One of Stellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite products of Vemma is the BOD-E product line which is endorsed by celebrity trainer, Chris Powell. Stella believes that Vemma products can help to empower and educate her native

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peers about good health, nutrition and lifestyle not only in her community but also the other 10 Cree communities across northern Quebec.

Stella is extremely passionate about her children, and continues to fully support her children in there endeavours, and one of them being hockey. Both of her sons are hockey players and compete in tournaments when in season.

Stella is very passionate about her Culture, and proud of her cultural heritage as a Nishiiyyu Woman, she is also a Life Skills Trainer, and Motivational speaker, as motivating and empowering people as well as her children is one of her passions in life. She loves to see people suceed, as well as strive and see their own potentional, and exceed self limitations through the workshops that she has done to motivate and empower people from all ages young and old.

If Stella is not in a board room, coordinating political meetings or managing her family-owned heavy duty excavation business, you can bet your last dollar she'll be cheering for her children on the ice. You just may see her and her boys drinking a can of Vemma Verve just to get the amazing natural energy boost they all need to create that great score.

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ROYCE DALUPAN BY DEEMA BARAKAT

Meet Royce Dalupan, a Canadian entrepreneur who owns and operates several different types of companies ranging from agriculture, motion pictures, concerts, entertainment, international oil trading, credit and debit card processing and now a Vemma Affiliate brand partner since November 2013. Born in Baguio City, Philippines, Royce immigrated to Windsor, Ontario, Canada in the mid 1970’s with his parents

ROYCE DALUPAN and 3 siblings. In the early 1980’s, only 7 years after moving to Windsor, the entire family moved to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Having spent only 2 years in the nation's capital, life had changed dramatically for Royce and his family. It was a new beginning living in a French environment where traffic signs and even major restaurant chains had signs written only in French. There were two major demographics of people who lived in Val-d’Or, Quebec, Canada, French Canadians and Native Cree Aboriginals.

As a young teenager who couldn't speak an ounce of French, it soon became a quest for Royce to begin learning the language by networking in different circles. There was only one English speaking high school in Val-d'Or, but unfortunately Royce only completed the seventh grade and never returned to school to obtain a high school diploma like his other siblings. Instead, Royce chose

to work at Air Creebec, a small airline owned by the Native Cree Aboriginals of James Bay, Quebec. He worked as an airplane groomer, cleaning aircrafts and loading coffee, soda pop and peanuts onto the planes for the next day’s flights.

As the years passed, Royce left the airline industry and joined his father in Walcott, Iowa as an assistant technician for an emission and pollution control company owned and operated by his father. Being able to travel the world and work with billionaires was truly an experience all in itself. During this same time of his life, Royce spent countless hours on the road, driving and testing different types of vehicles from Chicago to Los Angeles for research and development. "This is where I learned the ways of business and success," Royce states. The company he worked for later moved to Singapore for international expansion and Royce decided to remain in Canada and the United States, to nurture his passion: people and selling. At an early age, sales had been imbedded into Royce's DNA“One's purpose is always determined in how many lives that are touched,” he says. In Royce's case, he was a natural. Due to the inspiration and motivation taught by such industry leaders as Anthony Robbins and Wayne Dyer, Royce has built a solid network of great relationships that have given him the opportunity to discover Vemma. "Vemma is the answer for anyone who wants to enhance their health" replies Royce," there is also an amazing income opportunity should

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EVERY BODY DESERVES GREAT HEALTH BY DINA HALL

Her name is Nathalie Delorme, a small town girl from Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. She is a very confident, educated, well-spoken woman who does what it takes to achieve her goals. Despite overcoming family hardships at a very young age, Nathalie managed to become a successful multi-lingual entrepreneur that is committed to helping others. Through her experiences, with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Throughout her life, she nurtured the drive to help others around her. Stemming from a commitment she made when her parents passed away from terminal illness when she was just a young girl, she continues to volunteer for many welldeserving organizations such as the Cancer Society, to help others achieve their goals.

She contributed 12 years of her life to the Canadian Military, which helped her develop this sense of purpose in her life. She says with confidence, “It helped me develop my sense of self-discipline, how to overcome any challenge, teamwork skills and a deep understanding of perseverance.” She also learned the value of focus and dedication in regards to standards of quality and commitment to excellence. Because of her superior work ethic and level of commitment, she was nominated to work for the Former Chief of Defense Staff of the Canadian Forces General (Ret.) Rick Hillier. She says, “It was the by far, the best posting of my life and reinforced the vision of my future, “To help make a difference in other people’s lives.”

At the end of her military career, she chose to dedicate 8 wonderful years to being a financial advisor. She finally felt that now she was following in her father’s footsteps. She claims that hard work, dedication, perseverance, patience and a positive mind is what helped her to finally attain her licensing. Her vision as a financial advisor was to establish relationships with her clients that cultivate the highest level 38

of trust, integrity, commitment and professionalism. She would help clients to develop and implement a smart financial plan aligned with their goals and dreams.

In her work as a financial advisor, there was always a daily mental and emotional challenge. In that line of work she says, “Having to decline many clients for services due to, terminal illnesses, or medical conditions that insurance companies deem as being high risk or clients not having enough monthly cash flow to help them achieve their goals, was affecting me in a way that caused me to find a career where I could reach and help everyone in my life, not just from the financial aspect.”

It was at this point, that she was introduced to the Vemma® team! She realized at that time, that through these products and this business opportunity, she would be able to help everyone around her. She felt the universe has brought her closer to her childhood goals.

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16 YEAR OLD FILM MAKER GOES RED CARPET Norvell Ji’Floyd made his Entertainment Behind the Scenes Debut in Las Vegas Nevada as Founder/President of NJC Productions (Television/Film/Theater) Production Company. He, made his Producer/Director Film Debut for the films 2014 “Special Cops”, 2013 “The Conspiracy”, 2012 “Fighter’s Day 2”, and 2011 “Special Cops” (Web Series) NJC, Theatrical Director Debut in 2010 “Goldilocks Goes To Trial,” “Macbeth Had A Farm” and currently the remake for 2015 “Special Cops” and in script production on the new film “A Stones Throw” and Executive Producer of the upcoming film “Stick and Move.”

As a Teen Film Maker/Actor NJC has received Best Musical Performance/LA Spotlight Music Awards * Best Youth Director/Mannion Performing Arts * Soaring Eagle Award/nAction Family Network * Best Teen Actor/Rising Star Music Awards * Best Teen Visionary/Image Principle Studios.

NJC Community Outreach is bringing awareness to Mentoring Our Youth and serves as Youth Consultant for the Kidz Klub Njc., a nonprofit for Enrichment and Performing Arts. NJC was recognized by LA Mayor Villaraigosa and Rev. Cecil L. Murray for his fundraising efforts towards the Kids of Hurricane Katrina. Also, he was honored for his Community Service efforts by the House of Representatives, 26th District Senate and RBChamber of Commerce. NJC, is a native of Hollywood, California and comes from a family of athletes and entertainers.

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As a young man, NJC was blessed with not only having the opportunity to meet our beloved “Michael Jackson” – but was able to spend quality time with him and his beautiful kids “Prince, Princess and Blanket.” NJC is the son of Actress/Model, Minnie Foxx and former step-son of famed Attorney Thomas Mesereau, Jr., together, they shared a very important moment in history with MJ and the “Jackson Family.” NJC and his family wishes the “Michael Jackson Family” love, prayers and blessings as they continue to work together to keep hope alive through all the musical dreams and divine talents that the “King of Pop” shared with the world. Congratulations to LVH Magazine on their wonderful tribute to The Jackson Family Foundation ~ 2014 Celebrations! Norvell Ji’Floyd, is a Teen Visionary Tailor made for Entertainment - Inspiration to Teens Everywhere!

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DYING FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY DONALD E. THORNTON

There was a time when not so long ago, when African American slaves were severely punished, whipped and beaten and at times were even shot, hanged and killed if it were discov-

ham Lincoln’s famous “Emancipation Proclamation” was officially signed into law January 1, 1863 that freed the slaves. Instead of celebrating freedom and the right to educate oneself in our modern world, suddenly we now have a totally contrary academic youth focus, with students of all walks of life now deliberately dropping out of school with no real plan or concern for their future. Nor do they have any true respect for their brave “Forefathers & Queen Mothers” who suffered and sometimes even died so that this modern day generation could have the right to just simply go to school.

It’s not unusual to see some of America’s high schools in the toughest areas of the country, suffer a dropout rate of as much as 50% of their student body, while the current national average is at about 20% as of 2013. Even though 20% is not as bad as 50% this still means that 1 out of 5 US students did not graduate high school with their peers. Even worse, high schools in cities like Oakland, California, for example, Castlemont High School has had dropout rates reaching as high as 78% as recently as 2003. That means only 22% of the students actually graduated that year! How is it that something as important as education can be so trivialized in our modern world by students themselves, when there are people who have given their lives for the chance at an education? How something as logical and crucial to society as education can be willfully withheld from women, children and men within certain antiquated caste systems continues to still amaze practical thinkers.

ered that they were actually being taught to read. The mortal risk to become educated was a day-to-day reality even if they were just trying to learn to read the Bible. These courageous brave souls and their righteous academic mentors, supporters and benefactors were willing to literally die for the right to be educated or the right to simply educate the un-educated, during a very dark and deadly slavery-age of mankind’s shameful and at times very inhumane history. Fast-forward to 2014, almost 150 years after President Abra-

Wikipedia posted a very comprehensive section on the historical life of the very courageous Malala Yousafzai, who was born on July 12, 1997. She is a Pakistani school pupil and educational activist from the town of Mingora in the Swat District of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Malala became international news when she boarded her school bus in the afternoon on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. A gunman asked for Malala by name, then pointed a Colt 45 at her and fired three shots. One bullet hit the left side of her forehead, traveled under her skin the length of her face and then into her shoulder. The assassination attempt stunned the world and sparked an international outpouring of support for Yousafzai who

quickly became "the most famous and revered teenager in the world."

In the days immediately following the attack, she remained unconscious and in critical condition, but later improved enough to be sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, England for intensive rehabilitation. On October 12, 2012, a group of 50 Islamic clerics in Pakistan issued a fatwā against those who tried to kill her, but the Taliban reiterated its intent to kill Malala and her father regardless of the obvious global outcry and disbelief of the cold blooded and heartless inhumane act demonstrated by the Taliban against this young defenseless and fearless 15 year old girl; a modern day “Education & Civil Rights Activist.“

Malala is known for her activism for women’s rights to education, especially in the Swat Valley, where the Taliban had at times banned girls from attending school. She rose in prominence, giving interviews in print and on television and she was nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize by South African activist Desmond Tutu.

In an issue of Time Magazine, April 29, 2013, Malala was featured on the front cover as one of “The 100 Most Influ-

2013 Nobel Peace Prize. Although she was widely considered the front runner to win the prize, it was awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons; however, she was the youngest person (at age 16) to ever be nominated for it. On July 12, 2013, Malala spoke at the UN to call for worldwide access to education and in September of that same year she officially opened the Library of Birmingham and is also the recipient of the Sakharov Prize for 2013. On October 16, 2013 the Canadian government announced its intention that the Parliament

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ential People in the World.” She was the winner of Pakistan's first National Youth Peace Prize and was nominated for the

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of Canada was to confer an Honorary Canadian citizenship upon her. In the following year, in February, she was nominated a second time for the Nobel Peace Prize and for the World Children's prize in Sweden. In April 2014 it was announced that Malala would be granted an honorary degree by the University of King's College in Halifax on May 15, 2014.

Gordon Brown of the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, circulated a UN petition in Malala’s name, using the slogan "I am Malala" and demanded that all children worldwide be in school by the end of 2015 – a petition which helped lead to the ratification of Pakistan's first Right to Education Bill.

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increase academic achievement, can man and woman fulfill his or her divine design and our potential to be all that God designed us to be. Anything less is not only uncivilized, it is also unacceptable to the universal creator of all things and the sustainer of all things that we consider life incarnate.

global citizens have all witnessed man’s senseless inhumanity to each other for thousands of years and recognize that now is the time to rise above man’s sometimes very dark and de-

This creator of all things did not design his Earth’s children to become uneducated, barbaric, confrontational warring fools. Knowledge is still king and in order for it to rule, we must not punish those who seek to learn. We must reward those who seek knowledge, replace ignorance with wisdom, conflict with peace and replace hatred with love in order to fulfill the greatest potential of mankind; anything less would be a return to the dark ages of man. As a Global Family, in order to reach our full potential as souls aspiring

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monic mentality for the benefit of all through the power of education. With education, we can all rise above the dark energy of mans lower nature and his failed attempts at human domination and control if we all really want to do it. Only through prioritizing education and all unified efforts to

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to grow and establish a lasting peace, we must allow all those who seek knowledge and truth to learn and develop without any fear or intimidation. NOW is the time to rise above and take a stand!

AMERICA’S ALTERNATIVE STAY IN SCHOOL CAMPAIGN BY LYN FEARS

The "National Stay in School Campaign" was founded in Akron, Ohio by marketing consultant and talented graphic designer Donald Thornton. It is designed to shine light on the catastrophic human dilemma and economic reality of America's very costly, yet very curable national academic crisis, that’s costing Americans over $319 Billion Dollars a year. This cost comes out of our federal budget as well as from individual tax payers’ pockets each and every year. With staggering numbers by anyone’s standards to say the least, we could make much better use of these funds to help fight the war against ‘American Student Drop Outs.’ Just 1% of that budget would translate into $3.1 billion dollars that could clearly make a measurable impact on this growing problem.

The "National Stay in School Campaign" is a very important and timely "Social Network Based Action Plan," conceived to battle the very formidable national academic crisis that the United States is currently being challenged with. Over 1 million students per year drop-out of school, that translates to an economic impact of not in the billions of dollars, but into trillions of dollars over time, which American tax payers must ultimately pay.

The massive collateral damage of the drop-out crisis can be measured in terms of increased crime, conflict, gang involvement, drugs, alcoholism, mental illness, injury, death, lower

As a nation that has fallen several notches on the global stage in terms of its academic and economic performance, the United States must rethink the way it addresses education and must now take a more thoughtful and assertive stand against ignorance by supporting economically, the creation of new and much more high impact youth advocacy programs. In prioritizing this mission, we have launched more specific programs like the “National Stay in School Campaign,” “Jackson Family Foundation Youth Scholarship Program,” and “POWERS Youth Mentoring Program.” If society as a whole does not increase its progress in addressing these issues, the alternative is a much more expensive trillion dollar burden on American tax payers. Combined with the growth and increase of a much more dangerous underclass of society that may not be able to be contained, controlled or managed by current civil, municipal and community relation methods in use today will be an everlasting, growing problem that none of us can afford to ignore.

The “National Stay in School Campaign” is designed to formulate a national academic focused coalition of dedicated and conscious souls, concerned parents and national educators who believe in not just good intentions, but come to the table with solutions to help curb the national youth dropout problem. We have set out to partner with America on behalf of our youth, to help increase all efforts to rescue, focus and secure our academically challenged youth of all cultures; taking an uncompromising proactive approach to healing this problem. Although we are in the formative stages in the process of developing our campaign, we still invite you to Like, Share, Tweet and Join Our National Stay in School Campaign Social Network and Youth Advocacy Movement at: www.nationalstayinschoolcampaign.com. Nothing is as definitive and impactful as true friends, family, politicians and community leaders coming together to help battle this devastating enemy of our youth, when they need us the most.

mortality rate, and health care problems. Altogether a much more dangerous and lower quality of life is another piece of the overall effect on society. The dark side-effects of dropping out of school continue to hurt communities in other painful ways through victims of theft, burglary, unemployment and even homelessness.

For those who do not know the nightmarish reality of modern day poverty, it is difficult to see the levels of damage and suffering that this problem is causing. For most, it’s hard to grasp the reality or fully appreciate the simple facts such as: 85% of all dropouts end up in jail, or why a 13 year old urban child wants to join a gang so that he/she can own a gun to feel safe. Latin-American and African-American male populations in particular are falling lower and lower down the priority lists in Corporate America. These issues are measurable proof of the importance of our ability to perform within a knowledge based and technologically dominated work environment.

We invite you to join our free “Stay in School Social Network”, share your ideas, tell us your story and help us to refocus and truly inspire our youth with alternative plans to motivate our youth so that we can get them to like school and simply start prioritizing graduation again.

Together we can all be positive catalysts for change as we work to resolve the national dropout crisis in the United States. Together we can all help decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. We can’t do it alone and we can’t do it with people who do not comprehend the problem and its ramifications. For more information please check us out at:

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MAKING AN IMPACT ON BY TAMMY WINSTON

Award winning singer, songwriter and social activist, John Lennon, gives future generations an opportunity to make an impact in the world. While Lennon wrote songs that reflected such grand agendas as Peace and Social Change, his memory is being kept alive through the John Lennon Foundation, which supports ‘Playing for Change Foundation’ an organization that supports education and raises awareness and funds for Peace, building music education programs around the world. John Lennon’s Foundation continues to support ‘Aid Still Required,’ ‘UNICEF’ and ‘Why Hunger.’ The John Lennon Scholarship Competition was established in 1997 by John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono Lennon and honors the memory of one of the most distinguished songwriters of the 20th Century.

communities to create free events for students of middle school, high school and college students to tour the bus and participate in the production of Music, Video and Digital

“If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliché that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal.” - John Lennon

More than $360,000 in Scholarships has been awarded to college students for original songs submitted to the competition over the past sixteen years.

The John Lennon Bus is committed to providing students with increased access to Music, Video, Audio, and Broadcast Technologies. The Lennon Bus works with local partners and

Photography no matter their levels of expertise. It can happen entirely in one day...Students of all ages participate in free Songwriting and Multimedia Production Workshops that teach them how to write, perform, record and produce original songs, produce and shoot music videos with documentaries and complete a broadcast quality project. Students may have a lot of experience or they may have no experience at all; it’s meant to provide them with hands on experience to explore various career paths. At the end of the day, students can walk away with a finished video production.

The Lennon Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada throughout the year, visiting Schools, Music Conferences, Festivals, Concerts and Community Events while partnering with newspapers and other media to host Battle of The Bands, recognizing a National Winner that is selected online through the onboard satellite system.

FUTURE GENERATIONS After 16 years of touring the U.S., a second Lennon Bus was unveiled in Liverpool, John Lennon’s hometown to travel across the U.K. and Europe year round, providing the same state of the art technology and equipment. The Lennon Bus

Staffed by very experienced, knowledgeable and high energy production crews that live on the bus, the bus features traditional music instruments and professional sound equipment that enables them to conduct live performances, concerts and interviews. The Bus has become a self-contained venue for live concerts capable of simultaneously producing a concert, shooting multi-camera HD video for both live video feed and editing, while recording a multitrack audio. For many they only see the Star that is performing on stage and purchase a finished project but never get to see what goes into the project or what happens behind the scenes. It takes more than one person; it’s a collaboration of many people making it happen from the creative part to the technical aspect of the finished project.

U.K. is modeled the same way as the U.S. Bus, but is larger with two pop outs to convert into one big open space or two surround sound studios. It’s a one of a kind state of the art, custom designed interactive facility on wheels. Additional projects are planned for China and Japan. The John Lennon Educational Bus is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) and is made possible by Yoko Ono Lennon.

LEGEND LIVES ON THROUGH THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS

BY GABRIEL HALL I just graduated high school and I had a big decision ahead of me. What will I do after high school? Well the decision making associated with college was very overwhelming. Where to go, what classes to take, and of course, the main question: how much is it going to cost?

I was so distraught and was not sure what classes to take. After much thought all of my aspirations were now clear, I decided I would go into the computer field since I liked computers ever since I was little. Computers have been my passion and the fact that computers are getting more and more popular every day, I decided to pursue this field in college. Now since I am attending college, there are limitless opportunities, and I am going to take advantage of them.

There was a lot of research put into my college scavenging. I checked many government data bases for things such as grants and student loans. Doing research for the college I am currently going to was fun. All the research I did proved to be sufficient and was very informative; I quite enjoyed it. Searching for a college was a very exciting and educating experience.

Computer technology has advanced so fast. There’s so much to learn. It is a fun field, challenging, invigorating, and best of all enjoyable. I recommend that a person should go for their dreams and work hard to get there; that will give the person trying to reach their goal, satisfaction. I am doing my Associate’s degree and it will not stop there; I will go for my Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree after that.

WHAT SHOULD SCHOOLS OFFER BY YASMINE HALL

School, it prepares us for the future, but does it really do that as well as it could? The potential of what school could teach is limitless, but what does it actually teach? School teaches the basics; math, history, and English. Imagine, school teaching students how to cook meals with basic ingredients, or teaching students the basics of driving so that they will be prepared on the road for the rest of their lives. Imagine students knowing how to balance a check book, how to set a budget, and how to save for retirement.

In school I have noticed that we have not been learning too many things that will be beneficial for after graduation. There are very few programs in school to help with things like how to cook, how to sew, how to drive, or how to take care of our finances.

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that seemed to be very helpful, it was financial literacy; it included how to balance a check book, how to set a budget, and a lot of other helpful things for finance that can definitely be used for after graduation.

There should be more classes for not just freshmen that can have other students to be taught about finance. There should also be more classes about cooking. I took this class in school once that taught us how to cook, but we mainly did worksheets and cooked only once every couple months. If the class would’ve actually had us been taught in a good way where we would have fun as well as learn, I might have stayed the whole year. Financial literacy and (a good) cooking class should be engraved in the high school curriculum. These classes should be one year long and at a point in high school that we will not forget it by the time we graduate. These ideas are great; hopefully they will be implemented in the future.

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FROM ZERO TO LIGHTSPEED BY RYAN BALINT PHOTOS BY LADI

How one man’s dream revolutionized the future of web-based education

As I gazed upon the view of a sparkling lake below me this sunny afternoon in the Las Vegas, NVoffices of LightSpeed VT, I’m wondering the same thing as the man who was sitting across from me…how did I get here? You see, sometimes people are born with the rare privilege of having their destinies handed to them on a silver platter, but the man sitting across the table was not one of them. Born in Eugene, Oregon, Brad Lea started out, like the rest of us so often do, at the bottom. Raised in a “do-it-yourself”

environment, Brad discovered at an early age that if he wanted more out of life, it would be up to him to go out there and get it. While his was not an ideal childhood environment, Brad attributes much of his success to his upbringing. Bound and determined to succeed, he crafted a work ethic and his charismatic smile at a young age. “Do you have the number of a good roofer,” asked a young Brad Lea of his neighbor. You see, Brad was fundraising, selling chocolate bars to help support his elementary school.

While his line often garnered the same “No…why?” response from the unsuspecting adults along his path, he would continue, “Because once you’ve tasted the World’s Finest Chocolate, you’re gonna go through the roof!” SOLD! Little did he know how his entrepreneurial spirit would assist in shaping his future.

Brad reveals that his childhood dream was to be a movie star, and true to form, he went after his dream. After landing a few roles and waiting tables in-between gigs, he quickly realized that the path to stardom was full of “eating top ramen and being broke.” In 1991, with little money in his pocket, he decided to visit some friends in Las Vegas and ended up spending everything he had. Looking to earn gas money to get back home, he found work as a waiter, but after meeting a beautiful girl and making some new friends, he made Vegas his home and hasn’t looked back since.

Founded by Lea in 2000, LightSpeed VT has rapidly grown into a powerhouse of web-based interactive training, but it didn’t happen overnight. The company, much like Brad, rose from humbled beginnings. “When we started,there were only 2 of us in a small office space,” Lea offered. His idea was born of his desire to work smarter, not harder. Prior to launching LightSpeed VT, Brad was enjoying a very successful career in sales, selling everything from cars to fine art. He parlayed that success into a sales training career, and made the decision to take his knowledge out on the road. Not so long after, he came to discover that the long hours and travel were leading to more and more time away from his family. Brad knew his was a great training platform, now if only he could do it without having to physically be there. BAM! LightSpeed VT was born.

looks me in the eye and says, “Have you ever tried to stop one? They’re unstoppable!” So to, I now believe, is Mr. Lea. What exactly is LightSpeed VT?

Fair question, and one that Brad is delighted to discuss. You see to him this isn’t a job, it is his vision come to life. LightSpeed VT is what every company needs, regardless of size, to cultivate their biggest asset…their people. With the built in ability to track, measure and monitor, LightSpeed VT is the ultimate web-based interactive training solution. Whether you’re a corporate training manager who needs to improve accountability and performance or a subject matter expert yearning to transform your content into a recurring revenue generating product, there is an application for you. Its all-in-one approach is designed to provide powerful distribution advantages, simple e-commerce integration and a marketing presence to reach the world.Lea states, “Instead of attending lengthy seminarswhere most of your employees are not going to retainthe information anyways, imagine giving all of them a “PASSWORD” to a virtual interactive training experience that's available 24/hours a day, 365 days a year,”

As we sat in his office, I am drawn inby a beautifully crafted Swarovski Crystal Rhinoceros. In fact, while sitting in his office, one will observe many references to Brad’s spirit animal. His eyes follow mine to the crystal. “Pretty cool isn’t it?” he offers. And it really is, though I can’t help but ask the symbolism behind the Rhino. He

LightSpeed VT’scurrent list of clients is a virtual “Who’s Who” of subject matter experts and speakers, spanning from Anthony Robbins and Zig Ziglar to Tom Hopkins and John Maxwell. It doesn’t stop there, as they also feature names like Top Chef, Bravo, NBC and the World Series of Poker, just to name a few. One of their newest additions, the Jackson Family Academy, will serve as a base for the Jackson Family Foundation. They will provide everything from lectures to studies in the performing arts, as well as training on languages, entertainment, music and environmental awareness.

A quick tour around the LightSpeed VT campus reveals a great culture. The employees are liberal with their praise of “the boss”, the man they know simply as Brad. A staunch advocate for treating your employees the way you would want to be treated,he realized long ago that they are his biggest asset. As if a casual work environment wasn’t enough, Lea commits to taking care of his employees on a daily basis.

It doesn’t end there. Brad is not only a loving husband, but a terrific father who has raised five children.His generous nature compels him to help others as well. Brad supports his

community by donating to various charities, particularly those for abused and neglected children. “I want to go out and change people’s lives for the better,” adds Lea.

While Las Vegas may always be known as a tourist destination, a day at LightSpeed VT is a clear reminder that not every bet is placed on the tables. Sometimes it takes a person to bet it all on themselves, and as a result, create something really spectacular. Though Brad is modest when assessing himself, the link in undeniable. And while he was never fortunate enough to become that big Hollywood star, yet, his company has its very own production studio. How’s that for unstoppable! To learn more about Brad Lea, follow him on Twitter @therealbradlea. To learn more about LightSpeed VT and what they can do for you, visit WWW.LIGHTSPEEDVT.COM

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“A JACKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT” BY RENE WATSON

As we focus on our Youth Advocacy Mission to “Help Improve the Academic Performance & Graduation Rate of Global Students of All Cultures,” the establishment of The Jackson Family Academy on behalf of multicultural students around the world has been realized.

Mankind’s quest for intellectual growth and human achievement, has since the beginning of time been passed on to the youth of society from the elders, who in the hopes of continuing the genetic future of their bloodlines, pass on this knowledge and necessary skillsets to survive and master life’s challenges. The growth and evolution of mankind as a species, brings us closer to our higher nature, depending upon the practice of transmitting knowledge from one generation to the next. Education and instruction bring our global family and cultures closer together.

To this end, The Jackson Family Academy will be the first of many educational scholarship platforms, where we are able to utilize it as a starting point for innovation in learning, through our virtual on-line education and training programs with internet broadcast lectures and studies of performing arts, languages, entertainment and music to environment and scholarship education as per our mission statement. Under the Jackson Family Foundation umbrella, this platform for learning will create scholarships and support for disadvantaged students and communities in any language across the globe.

Our primary goal is to rally support for global academic achievement and serve the national and international marketplace. The scholarship program itself, will offer students of all ages, cultures and denominations whom excel in their classes and meet certain exemplary and outstanding educational criteria, to be eligible for full scholarship and be

these students. Students who are determined eligible for scholarship should be ranked in at least the top 3% of their graduating class.

Jackson Family Academy is dedicated to fostering individuals that will help create and support community-based programs that encourage the positive development of at-risk youth through education. The JFA strives to invest, inspire and enable youth to live healthy lifestyles, pursue education first, and to believe in their dreams, while also giving back to their communities. Each activity supported by the JFA will encourage youth to stay focused and positive while facing adversity, and teach them that with success will always be challenges, and that within every challenge is a positive learning experience. Jackson Family Academy will provide specialized training with an educational component to an underserved population; to improve, stimulate, promote and sponsor affordable human and financial development globally. We will assist with counseling, mentoring, job readiness and retention skills as necessary for this global economy. The JFA will serve as a viable solution in addressing this global attitude adjustment, in skills development needed in the workplace, and to getting and retaining employment. Our focus is to help the unemployed youth, men and women, who are looking to obtain work, receive the training they need to be a contributing member of society.

The Jackson Family Academy will look to endorse cultural, educational and social projects that are in support of creating global awareness for our suffering planet. We, at The Jackson Family Foundation encourage all of you the world over, to join us in continuing to make a conscious effort to help save our planet.

mentors for underachieving students. This program is designed to help nurture and develop a sincere commitment to achieving positive results and academic excellence by

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EDUCATION AT ITS BEST BY OMAR TAYEH

Rawdat Al-Ma’aref Schools and College is deemed as one of the oldest and most reputable private educational institutions in the Middle East. The School was founded by the late venerable educationist (Sheikh M. Suleiman AlSaleh) in the holy city of Jerusalem in 1896.

After his passing, his posterity marched on the path, holding the banner of education high. His youngest daughter, the late Mrs. Naimeh Barakat, along with her husband, the late Mr. Jamil Barakat headed towards Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1950, establishing the first model school, and followed with a second branch in 1985. In the years to follow, Mrs. Barakat and her sons continued their journey to Amman, Jordan, were they established a third model school in 1989, which has become one exemplary edifice of education.

The school’s mission is to provide an educational process with highly- skilled professors, who are able to cope with global technological advancement, creating a generation

R.A.M.S in the heart of Amman, Jordan, is an educational village built on a large area of land measuring 41,000 square meters (441,320 Square Feet). Building structures cover 37,000 square BASEM JAMIL BARAKAT meters (398,264 Chairman of RAMS Schools & Colleges square feet), an area more than half the size of the land it sits upon. The other land is kept for playgrounds and gardens. It was furnished with the most modern equipment and materials to compete with the most advanced educational establishments in the world, and is upgraded every three years. The buildings are divided into three major parts including boarding wings that contain versatile facilities enabling the students to develop their talents and abilities along their educational, cultural, environmental, sports and social objectives.

R.A.M.S is applying a holistic educational program, which comprises all Ministry of Education curricula, in addition to the advanced international curricula in English, French, Science, Math, Music and Computer Technology, to help students attain all goals of various specialties. This campus specializes in communication and leadership programs, community service programs, educational, vocational, university- orienting programs and cultural exchange programs.

of ‘global citizens’ who care for their environment, and are capable of becoming productive, responsible leaders of tomorrow, following in the footsteps of their fellow alumni. 52

With the intent of enhancing the student’s care for their environment, and to create and develop ‘global citizens’ who are raised in an environmentally conscious school. Instructors at R.A.M.S. begin teaching the students from Kindergarten how to plant and take care of gardens. Thus, there are two interior gardens with skylights and water falls in the Kinder-

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most common conservation methods known at this time, called the 3 R’s, which are reducing, reusing, and recycling. Thus, our students learn how to reduce waste by avoiding unnecessary packaging, donating clothes, toys,

garten area. In the primary school, there are two indoor and outdoor gardens with skylights, and an outdoor garden for the secondary school.

R.A.M.S gardens are bountiful, with a plethora of medical herbs, roses, flowers, olive, almond, palm, and fig trees. These gardens are carefully watched over by a farming engineer and the student body. By the addition of the gardens, parents have a unique opportunity to get their children more involved in their environmental education and to increase their awareness of environmental issues. As a result, for a number of years, the school has won first prize for having the best horticulture program in the area. Moreover, we established a club for "Friends of the Environment", a group in which students plant trees in places

that are threatened by desertification, go on trips to green fields, and conduct researches on conservation methods.

There is a 180 square meter (1,938 square feet) museum with reptiles, birds, sea creatures, and mummified animals on exhibit. The museum contains around 250 different species of wildlife from their natural habitat in the Middle East. It also presents extinct animals to students and visi-

books, appliances and furniture to those in need. They also learn how to reuse jars, bottles, books, cups, clothes and collective rainwater. Old newspapers, used textbooks and papers; in addition to plastic, glass, wood and metals, such as steel and aluminum are also recycled daily.

Additionally, the school is a pioneer in encouraging students to conduct researches on clean energy production. The school constructed fully equipped solar energy panels to heat water and produce electricity needed to run the school. This project aimed at encouraging our students to conduct research, build a positive attitude towards conserving energy and care for their environment by providing a model monitored by them on a daily bases. The aim at RAMS is to educate children to think outside the box, and be productive, caring, and innovative with regards to themselves and the international society they live in. This can only be accomplished by providing a safe, clean, healthy and green environment for those students to nourish and grow. Basem Jamil Barakat Chairman of RAMS Schools & Colleges

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tors, aiming to educate them on the dangerous consequences of jeopardizing these animals’ natural habitat.

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Villa Oxygene offers comfortable seating for as many as 100 people, and up to 200 guests for cocktails. The excellent lighting and sound system is suitable for an exclusive lounge atmosphere, or if you prefer we will turn the cozy ambiance into the hottest nightclub in Cannes.

The environment can be totally tailored after your specific needs, from your choice of dining, lighting, and music to your favorite musicians.

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The Great House is a majestic, airy Balinese villa that sits on Devil’s Hill and boasts panoramic views of the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean and neighboring islands. These islands are host to five beautiful private villas that are built in authentic Balinese style. While some may enjoy island walking, kayaking and sailing; others may enjoy activities such as snorkeling, tennis and windsurfing

Whether you’re inside your private villa, or outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings, enjoy formal or informal drinking and dining. Why not eat lunch on a floating sushi bar, have cocktails while watching the sun set over the ocean, and end the day with a fantastic dinner of your choice. LOCATION

Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s Private Island paradise, is situated in the British Virgin Islands. At 74 acres, this stunning and unspoiled area of the Caribbean sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches. Necker can become your own private hideaway; away from the stresses and strains of daily life. THINGS TO DO

Every day you can enjoy activities such as: Island walking · Sailing · Windsurfing · Kite Surfing · Water Skiing · Wakeboarding · Surfing · Tennis · Snorkeling · Gymnasium · Kayaking WEDDINGS & CONFERENCES

Can you think of a better place to get married than Necker Island? We hope not, because we love weddings! Sir Richard Branson married his wife Joan on Turtle Beach, arriving at the ceremony clinging to a helicopter! And because every wedding is by definition unique and personal, we prefer to tailor each request especially for the Bride and Groom. This is your chance to let your inspiration run riot, as we delight in pulling off the seemingly impossible!

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Ulusaba has 21 rooms and suites spread over two lodges. Rock Lodge is 'Heaven in Heaven', perched high on the summit of a koppie with views overlooking the South African bush below. Nearly 500 metres away is Safari Lodge, known as 'Heaven on Earth'. Built along the banks of a dry riverbed, Safari Lodge guests cross swing bridges between the exquisite tree house style rooms. For the ultimate experience, guests can share their time between both lodges. LOCATION

Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is located in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve. We're close to Kruger National Park which is in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. THINGS TO DO

When not occupied on a walking safari or twice daily game drive, take a dip in the swimming pools or indulge in a spa treatment. For the more active, there are tennis courts and gyms available. Try a few South African wines from the wine cellar and after dinner enjoy a spot of stargazing at the bush observatory.

Get up close and personal with the elephants at Elephant Whispers, see the Cascades and Canyons by helicopter or visit Blyde River Canyon. For a more authentic Shangaan experience, visit the local villages surrounding the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on a Community Tour and support Ulusaba's charitable project, Pride 'n Purpose.

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We love weddings at Ulusaba, and what could be more spectacular or evocative than a ceremony in the African Bush! Getting married at Ulusaba is the kind of wedding your guests will be talking about for years to come. Say 'I do' under the romantic canopy of an Amarula tree, surrounded by flaming bamboo torches, and announced by the beat of African drums. Few settings evoke a more perfect romantic atmosphere than listening to the animals whilst sipping champagne and watching the sun go down.

What's Included? Transfers from Ulusaba's airstrip to either Rock or Safari Lodge · Your accommodations at one of our beautiful lodges · All meals served in a variety of locations · All drinks including a top quality wine list and fine champagne · Twice daily game drives and a daily safari walk · Laundry service (no dry cleaning available) · Really nice staff! W W W . LV H M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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Located on the top floor, both Master Suites have private balconies set against a stunning mountain backdrop - perfect for intimate dining in summer. The living areas feature beautiful centerpiece fireplaces and comfy sofas to relax on chilly evenings. Each suite comes with spacious bathrooms, including huge soaking tubs, rain showers and a range of toiletries including all of the essentials you may have forgotten to pack.

Verbier itself is part of the four valleys in the Swiss Alps. The town of Verbier has over 40 restaurants and lots of other activities.

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The Lodge, Verbier is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,500m in the Valais region of southwestern Switzerland - 51 miles or 82 kilometres east of Geneva as the crow flies. The Lodge is perched high in the Swiss Alps in a forested area just a five minute walk from the town center of Verbier, and only 250m from the main Medran lift station.

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Relaxation at The Lodge is essential after a busy day on the mountains. The indoor pool, steam room and indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis promise sublime levels of relaxation. Active types can also wind down in the gym or try their hand at croquet on the lawn in summer.In the winter months, children can also take to skates or the adults can enjoy a spot of curling on The Lodge's own mini ice rink. Everyone can chill out in the party area, with books, games, DVDs, the latest games consoles and a karaoke machine or relax in the living room in front of an open fire. WEDDINGS & CONFERENCES

Say ' I do' in the Swiss Alps! Whether you're dreaming of a white wedding or tying the knot in the alpine summer, celebrate in style with up to 18 of your closest friends and family. After exchanging vows in Le Châble - 15 minute drive away, just sit back and relax while we host a party to remember! If you've already celebrated the big day, hire the Master Suite in summer for the ultimate honeymoon escape.

What's Included? Accommodations at The Lodge · Breakfast, light lunch, afternoon tea and dinner · All drinks including a top quality wine list and house champagne · 24-hour driver service within Verbier · All local taxes

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BY RENE WATSON

Brave Art is an organization founded on the principle of supporting young, gifted disabled talents in the arts. Disabled persons, especially children, have grown up with the societal stigma of helplessness and the incapability of independence. Unfortunately, this dogma is manifested socially by many factors. Well intentioned ‘help’ and prejudices can only be changed by the presence of successful examples and development of undiscovered disabled talent. It’s a simple fact that Michael Heil these success stories could not be possible without the help of experienced professionals and the enthusiastic effort of dedicated volunteers.

Brave Art of course, proves that this attitude is not only antiquated, but detrimental to the development of many young and gifted talents, that have much to offer this world of perception and perfection that comes with being a successful artist of any discipline. Many disabled talents begin as any artist would… dedication, focus, patience and a dream. Within some years of practice they are able to prove their expertise in what they do. The goal of Brave Art is to find these talents and promote them, support them, give them a strong base, prepare for them a platform where they can be Joe Jackson and Michael Heil seen and heard on the stages and galleries of any nation of the world and give them a fighting chance at a career in the arts.

Associations with artists like Thomas Quasthoff, Klaus Kreuzeder and Peter Radtke, as well as Roger Willemsen, Xavier Naidoo, Haidi Zhang and Brave Art sponsors like Beckenbauer, Burda and Hopp, among many others, are

necessary to achieve socially relevant results and significant media attention.

The aims and duties of The Brave Art program are designed to create possibilities for gifted young handicapped individuals, to promote them and team them up with successful artists through workshops, sessions, networks, performing opportunities, exhibitions and technological transfers. Through their efforts to inspire others up to now, Brave Art has not only created goodwill, but they have converted nonbelievers into enthusiastic supporters of their cause. There are currently several interesting collaborators on board from industries as vast as the talents they support. From professors and volunteers, to editors of leading magazines, even celebrity personalities who are socially engaged in public service have all joined Brave Art in making a difference in the lives of others. The concept of Brave Art is simple. Step one, promoting and publicizing the artistic works of disabled persons requires not only knowledge of the art scene but the collecting of profiles,

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contacts and works as well. It is also the foundation in which one can help to encourage young gifted artists to be all they can be, and create careers just as rewarding as the wellknown talents of the art world. This brings us to the next step, the promoting and publishing of the art works in exhibits, galleries and exhibitions. This allows the consumer to enjoy and experience the significance of art from this ‘special group’ who are not part of status-quo, or able-bodied artists. This can only be possible through the common experience, work and performance of disabled artists and ablebodied artists as well. Michael Heil, Founder of Brave Art, at the age of 20, suffered a major ski accident and has remained a paraplegic

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since that time. He was a police officer with a college education, engaged to be married, and found his professional development blocked. Thus, he soon realized he had to de-

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cide on another professional career. He had been developing new wheel chair technology at that time, and took his concept to a manufacturer. His own experience as an athlete helped him introduce and develop a wheel chair to play tennis, dance and hand bike. He then worked as a sales manager, executing marketing strategies for the product, and then moved on as a marketing manager for the entire enterprise, all the while belonging to the world group of Sunrise Medical to develop the sport for the Paralympic Games.

Since 1993 Michael has worked independently with Rehability, leading the market in active care. Among their clients are several disabled personalities employed in high-profile leading functions such as German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble. The cultural sports group The Rhein Neckar Inc. was also founded in 1993 and fell under his guidance. Some of the employees and club members were able to achieve recognition for participating in multiple world championships including The Paralympic Games, and became known for things like the musical called ‘Wheelchairica’ and mountain trekking tours for wheelchair drivers. The goal is to raise awareness and knowledge about the skill and talent that handicapped children and adults can bring to mastery, most times only under the most favorable conditions. Representing Brave Art’s mission of finding and sup-

porting undiscovered disabled talents within our society, are artists like Quasthoff, Kreuzeder, Stevie Wonder and Andrea Bocelli, OMRI, OMDSM.

If you wish to participate and support underprivileged talented youth of the world, you can become a sponsor of Brave Art and their programs. Participation in Brave Art’s Sponsorship program will allow the sponsor to support the initiatives of Brave Art in a number of ways. A more general manner is to get involved in large events such as art openings, appearances and exhibitions as an event sponsor. All publications and communications would carry your logo for recognition. Sponsors who want a more personal approach may introduce themselves as a special form of talent support or logistics partner for the artists and the organization. Helping to provide, utilize and organize instruments, painting utensils, hotel logistics or vehicle costs are all examples of how you can help. As a ‘godparent,’ a sponsor may also promote a single discipline such as an oral painter or foot

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painter, writer, or musician. As a sponsor in this fashion, no duplicate type of company/sponsor will be brought on board to stand in competition to each other for this special type of sponsorship. To Contact Michael Heil: Michael Heil, BRAVE ART Am Taubenfeld 39 · 69123 Heidelberg Tel.: 06221 70 54 - 0 Fax: 06221 70 54 - 498 www.brave-art.com braveheil1@googlemail.com

ALL THINGS ARE PAWSIBLE

BY J. KIMBERLEE

A year ago, a story was written about Joy Sutherland, the “Angel With Ambition,” a woman who overcame many obstacles and reinvented herself several times before she found her true calling within, working with charitable and noteworthy causes. Joy’s determination and promptings of her higher Faith led her to where she is today, a true force for good in the realm of both man and animal kind alike. “All things are possible,” Joy chuckles, as she spelled out possible, P-A-W-s-i-b-l-e. “I must include the animal kingdom, to thine own self be true,” she says in a jovial manner. She stays true to her beliefs, intuition and Christian Faith and doesn’t let trivial things affect her core values. She is not only a lover of dogs, but of horses and small domestic pets and critters. Her abundant love for children, disadvantaged youth and animals directly reflects the steadfast “mission” she lives daily and the legacy she will leave behind one day.

Joy continues to focus on diversified projects through LVH Enterprises, LVH Media, Las Vegas Hollywood Magazine,

Staring out through a window, Joy takes a deep breath of the sunshine beaming in, “life isn’t perfect and when the storm of life hits you, strike back! The way you react, will either make you or break you.” As you can see, there isn’t much room for cloudy days in Las Vegas Hollywood. All kidding aside, it has taken years of adversity for Joy to heal, recover and redeem herself, not for others, but for JOY. One thing is for certain, she is an optimist and her outlook on life and the LIFE she is living, isn’t just a dream, it’s a reality. Joy’s message to the world is simply this “a dream stealer cannot damage a dreamer, because we believe ALL things are PAWsible.” joy@lvhmagazine.com

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Jackson Family Foundation (Jackson Family Heritage Foundation) and The Jackson Family Academy. For her, day to day business is not just a run of the mill. She is continuously inspired by some of her mentors and takes great pride in her work as her responsibilities run deep within the organization, to include duties of Marketing, Public Relations and Merchandising. Her heartstrings are also attached to her business partner, as they share the same vision of World Peace. She and Rene Watson diligently work towards fulfilling one icon’s dream, Michael’s dream, to “heal the world and make it a better place.” Joy and Rene both realize that you have to have “faith” in yourself and in others. It only takes one person to pass the torch to another. So, the question is “who’s up for the challenge?” “Believing in people and paying it forward is what life is about. The blessings and rewards come naturally, perhaps not on our time, but on God’s time,” with confidence she says.

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We introduced ReneWatson to the world a year ago as an independent, out-of-thebox thinker with a knack for grasping the bigger picture and manifesting it into reality. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, she was very blessed to have grown up in an international, multi-cultural military family. As life would have it, she grew up knowing that there was something different in her, something larger than life calling her out on a global mission. Having been born half-Japanese and half-American, understanding humanity with all its different cultures and philosophy is something very dear to her heart. When looking back on her life, she says “I’ve always felt a desire to help others, even when I couldn’t help myself.” As a result of her causes to make positive changes in the world, she has built a culture around her which breeds peace, love and understanding of others through meaningful dialogue and education.

Rene learned of The Jackson Family Foundation’s mission of Global Unity, Love, Education and Peace and felt an immediate, instant connection. She began her life with LVH Media and The Jackson Family Foundation as a supporter of its Legacy of The Legend Global Events, marketing and promoting its mission to the world. As time has passed, she has become a Global Ambassador for The Foundation itself and through its mission and visions for change; one of her first tasks was to travel to Asia, Japan in particular, where she established communications with fans and Jackson Family Foundation Supporters. She plans to promote education worldwide for underprivileged youth through “The Jackson Family Foundation Youth

Scholarship Program and Academy.” Rene says, “Education is the great equalizer, it’s the key factor in bringing about peace and understanding in this world. Without it, we are at a standstill.”

The Jackson Family Academy will be the first of many educational scholarship platforms being developed by the Foundation to be a starting point for its virtual on-line interactive learning programs, with internet broadcast lectures and studies on subjects from performing arts, entertainment, and music to language, job skills and accredited high school curriculums. As the Foundation focuses on its Youth Advocacy Mission to “help improve the academic performance and graduation rates of global students of all cultures,” it will continue to support programs that enable underprivileged youth to excel and have the knowledge and confidence to bring about change in the world we live in.

To learn more about The Jackson Family Foundation Youth Scholarship Program and Academy, please visit www.jacksonfamilyfoundation.com and www.lvhmedia.com to see how we have set out to unify the music, fashion, television, film, sports and web media industries around exciting charitable partnerships to help rally support for Global Academic Achievement. For more information, please feel free to email her at rene@lvhmagazine.com

M A L L O R C A BY ROSE MARIE PEREZ

Mallorca, to many considered the capital of the Balearic Islands, lies in the Mediterranean sea off the south east cost of Mainland Spain.

From the onset of mass tourism in the 1960's, Mallorca has without a doubt become one of thee most popular destinations in Europe. Its proximity to all major cities in Europe, beautiful weather, nightlife and wide range of attractions from the 14th century Gothic cathedral to the excellent restaurants, fashion shops continues to attract tourists by the numbers. Last year the Son Sant Joan International Airport of Mallorca recorded over 20 Million visitors to the island, second only to Las Vegas. To the untrained traveler, a visit to Mallorca will place you among the crowded tourists and beaches in the capital Palma. However head north, approximately 60 km towards Mancor and a whole new world awaits you in the town of Petra. This sleepy town of sand colored houses would be

completely off the tourist map if it were not the birthplace of Mallorca's most famous son, Fray Junipero Serra. Born in 1713 he became a priest in 1730 and worked as a missionary in Mexico from 1749 to 1763. At the age of 54 he was sent to California; the missions he established there grew into some of America's largest cities including San Diego and San Francisco.

To this day you can visit the house where Serra's parents lived, a museum devoted to his life and work, the font where he was baptized and a plaque out side the same church describing him as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Explorer Missionary Hero Civilizer.â&#x20AC;? Along the street leading to his birthplace are decorations of majolica tiles depicting him baptizing Native Americans. The beautiful Muro beach, the cleanest I have seen, is unparalleled and completes the scenery of tranquility, contemplation and meditation of the town. The surroundings remind you of Tuscany but with a Spanish flair.

There is another gem to Petra not many but the

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DESIGNED TO PERFECTION IT IS A WONDER T O B EH OL D chosen few have discovered. Out of nowhere, like a mirage on a sunny day, from the narrow winding roads we stumbled upon the massive gates of a very large private resort â&#x20AC;&#x153;Palmontana Resortâ&#x20AC;?. So seclusive like the Fort Knox bullion de-

pository, security camera flashes greeted us as the paparazzi greet those walking the red carpet at the Oscars. We discovered from locals nearby that among other activities it is used also as a Grand lodge for the Freemasons in Mallorca. From

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OUT OF NOWH ERE L IKE A MIRAGE ON A SU NNY DAY the design of “Palmontana Resort“, you can tell it was made to exude power, wealth and total privacy.

What if you slept and in your sleep you dreamt that you went to heaven. And there found and plucked the most strange and beautiful flower. And what if, when you woke up you still had that flower in your hand! What if? That was the feeling we had going through “Palmontana Resort”. Designed to perfection, it is a wonder to behold. The landscaping is one to marvel about. With over 500 Palm trees imported from the mainland, Palmontana Resort is the largest collection on any world resort. Flowersand plants from all parts of the world greet you as you wonder through the plethora of amenities: Helicopter landing pads, a man made lake, a Golf putting green, custom heated swimming pools. Tennis courts, basketball courts, a country club lounge, custom jogging path surrounding the whole resort etc. Two villas grace the property. Villa Vista Tramontana, with over

16,000 sq feet, 16 suits, it gives you a picturesque view of the Tramontana mountains. Go further north and a second Villa "El Scropion“ with over 8,000 sq feet and 8 MASTER GRAND suites awaits you. Both villas are furnished with the most custom luxury furni-

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ture collection from nearly every corner of the globe. Step inside, with marble walls, granite bathrooms, large stones comparable in size to those that built the Colosseum in Rome tell you that you are in a dream. It provides everything you need from wellness care, jacuzzi, fitness center, flat screens, conference rooms, literally anything and everything

promotion of High school Musical II in Europe at this resort. What struck me most was how attention had been paid to every little detail. For example there is a jogging path that runs through the whole resort, that would give one the feeling of running through paradise.

to mesmerize the mind. It is a labor of love. The large solar panels, satellite dishes, wireless communication and private water wells did not go unnoticed. This place is built for self sufficiency. We learned from the staff that Disney filmed the

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DON BARTON OF ARTISTRY MEDIA GROUP MAKING WAVES IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE B E S Y

The brainchild of veteran indie producer and entertainment attorney Don Barton of Artistry Media Group, Inc., is a production and representation company for live action and animated motion pictures, television programs and video games produced and distributed around the world. “Our goal is to be active in the global marketplace in all media platforms - theatrical, VOD, and TV,” Barton said in a recent interview.

Barton believes that knowing the market is a key element to designing projects that will prosper. “It’s gotten tougher in many ways over the last several years, but the opportunities are still there for a project that is properly structured from the beginning,” Barton noted. Having produced over 20 films, Barton brings to AMG a seasoned producer’s eye. His films include a long list of actors that have not only been recognized in several industry film festivals but Academy Award winning actors as well. Past films include; Giallo, starring Academy Award winning actor Adrien Brody, Modigliani, starring Andy Garcia, Karla, starring Laura Prepon, Wake of Death, starring Jean Claude van Damme, and Lullaby, starring Melissa Leo, along with a Russian mini-series.

AMG is currently developing a diverse array of intellectual properties and films worldwide including the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and South Africa. “We are affiliated with local production partners in each territory and are actively seeking out financial and co-production partners, who have elements that can be married to the resources that we have developed in those territories,” says Barton. Each territory has its attractions and benefits. For example, both South Africa and Thailand have many varied settings and locations for beaches, jungles, cities and the obvious large exotic animals.

Barton says, “We are busy working on several pictures and TV series to be filmed in South Africa in the coming months

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including a couple of action films, a comedy and one that involves a love story working with all the animals of the area, which also tells the unfortunate story of the continued outlandish slaughter of Rhinos and Elephants for their tusks and horns, driving them to the point of extinction.” There is also a psychological thriller on the horizon, which emphasizes the need to be cautious and careful about the electronic invasion of privacy that permeates our society and the impact it carries.

AMG strives to bring to life stories of substance, which emphasizes and stimulates awareness to the ever growing global issues that continually surround us. As Nelson Mandela said, “Each of us has a role to play in Mr. Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan, creating a better Acting Prime Minister of Thailand and Don Barton world for our children.” As a film production company, Don Barton has a unique opportunity to bring these messages to a world stage, helping to enlightening us to new perspectives.

AMG congratulates The Jackson Family Foundation on Celebrating World Peace Night! We all share a responsibility to save our Mother Earth and all the Animals and Humans sharing life upon it. We all bear responsibility to heal the world for our children and their children. With knowledge and experience in the global film industry, AMG presents the ideal source for packaging films creatively and strategically in today’s dynamic international marketplace, tailored to the particular needs of each project by bringing in co-production partners, tax incentives, equity investment, sales from distributors, tax-driven funds, subsidies and other sources of financing. For more information contact: www.artistrymediagroup.com artistrymediagroup@live.com

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CANINE SUPPORT TEAMS BY ROA AL-SALEH

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Canine Support Teams is a non-profit organization in Menifee, California that specializes in providing assistance dogs to people with disabilities, as well as military veterans through the Pawz For Wounded Veterans Program. These dogs, many of which are shelter rescues, change the way the world thinks of disabilities.

Before these dogs are able to enhance the lives of those in need, they start off their first year and a half with a puppy raiser. During this crucial time, the puppy learns important life skills that come with being a future service dog. Raisers will expose them to everyday situations, people, and animals, while also teaching them essential commands and manners. Puppy raisers are the lifeblood behind every well trained service dog.

After the dog spends eighteen months with its raiser, they begin the next phase of their training. The dogs become a part of the Prison Pup Program where they are assigned to an inmate at the California Institution for Women in Chino, CA. These inmates play a vital role in the service dog's advanced obedience training. During the dog's stay, they will live in the inmate's cell and be a part of every aspect of their day. This is where they learn many important commands, such as flipping light switches, retrieving different items, and opening/closing drawers and doors. Not only do the inmate trainers help the dogs, but the dogs drastically change the lives of the inmates. For many, prison will break an inmate's spirit, but training these dogs gives them a greater purpose in life. CST Founder, Carol Rouqemore,

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stated, “The women who have been released from prison, after being involved in the dog training program, have not returned to prison. Not one!”

Finally, when the dog goes through every step of its training, it is paired with the person who they will provide with assistance and unconditional love. The vast majority of these people have retreated into a world of seclusion, anxiety, and depression. There is an instantaneous bond that is formed the first moment the dog and person meet. Whether it's just eye contact, or a belly rub, both parties know exactly who they belong with. The dogs give each person a new “leash” on life and the new confidence to reclaim their lives. Canine Support Teams gives people a reason not to give up and the hope to keep moving forward with independence - one dog at a time. Canine Support Teams' website is caninesupportteams.org and the email best to contact is cstmain@caninesupportteams.org

Also, the office phone number is (951) 301-3625. USA

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SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVIE?

FILM PRODUCER TALKS INDUSTRY INSIDE BY MAGGIE VEE

The last time we spoke to Pete Allman, he was visiting the wolf sanctuary with animal activist, Randy Massaro. Pete was looking for locations around Victorville and Lucerne for a film he was producing entitled ''In Search of Neverland”based on the book by Gloria Berlin. Unfortunately, there were too many law suits, so Pete decided after having a script written for a mere $20,000, that he would abandon the project. In 2013, Pete Allman got another offer to write about Uzbekistan’s Tashkent International Film Festival and interview firstdaughter Gulnara Karimova of President Karimov. Pete had brought along Mark Dacascos from Iron Chef and Hawaii Five-O fame and Tom Hallick (formerly of The Young and Restless and Gangster Squad) to the festival. All seemed well, until the recent ABC News investigation report on Gulnara Karimova. The news report stated that Miss Karimova

Pete Allman, Kevin Sorbo and wife · Photo by Scott Polaris

apparently had misappropriated some 915 million dollars. She was stripped of her titles by her Father and had lost her businesses according to sources.

So, you may ask, what does this have to do with Pete Allman? Pete was approved to produce a film on the life of Amir Timor the 14th Century Conqueror of Central Asia and a war hero of Uzbekistan. Pete was offered everything he needed: sets, horses, actors, and flights to and from the United States, except for money to pay the American actors. According to Pete, “A film not only has to have a good story,

Pete Allman and Roger Clemens · Photo by Scott Polaris

but it needs a couple of bankable stars attached to it to sell the film. That's just the beginning, you also need what is referred to as P and A (prints and advertising) to market a film. The story on Amir Timor would have promoted tourism in Uzbekistan and would have been a great historical piece. It may still happen; only time will tell.” Pete Allman incidentally, was the first American reporter to have interviewed Gulnara Karimova for his “peteonthescene” webcast on YouTube.

Allman, who first got into the entertainment business as an entertainer in Las Vegas, found that television and film was a much better way to work. He is often asked how does a film or television producer make money? Pete offers, ''In television, it's a good idea to start with reality television shows. They're cost effective and it's what the public likes. Of course, you need a good production company who has a track record to get your project through the door. Film projects are much harder. Teaming up with a company in a lower position and working your way up the ladder is a good idea and it’s good to get a couple of big names to give a letter of intent, combine it with a good budget and a good script. That can sometimes get a producer a loan from the bank, but not in all cases.”

Allman has produced, directed and hosted some 300 halfhour entertainment television shows, and says he has made contractual mistakes along the way which financially hurt him. He had experience on his side upon entering the film business, and producing films like ''Brando Unauthorized,'' ''Killer Priest,'' and ''Vatos Locos 2011'' gave him additional insight on how to effectively cut costs and still make a film look like it had a budget of 6 million dollars. Today Allman says he may be producing films in East and West Africa and working with Andres Carranza on a film project that will list him as Associate Producer. Meanwhile, he has his sights set on producing ''Celebrity Reporter,'' a half hour reality show about the ups and downs of covering red carpet events.

Pete Allman and John Voight · Photo by Rossana Huang

You can contact Pete Allman at celebrityscenenewsdesk@gmail.com or visit WWW.CELEBRITYSCENE.COM

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N3 GLOBAL SOLUTIONS BY NORMAN BARNES

WATER ENERGY EDUCATION

N3Global Solutions has developed a slogan to stand by "WEE do Big things". WEE stands for Water, Energy and Education. In actuality, the slogan should read "We help others do Big things for themselves" because that is indeed the approach of the N3 management and staff. We use a mix of

critical components including renewable energy, water pumping purification and distribution, cell and data communications, and entry level education in the areas of energy, sanitation and health, and basic maintenance skills to make

use water "revenues" to maintain the system and to apply excess to other critical community needs such as sanitation.

N3 Global Solutions, LLC (N3GS) is registered in Virginia (U.S.A) and located in Loudoun County. We are partnered with AAIT TIS Holdings LLC which is registered in Delaware and established in New York City. Our agenda is to Research, Develop, Engineer, Furnish, Install, Maintain and Operate special designed " Hard and Soft Infrastructure Systems" worldwide. N3GS provided local and regional expertise and advised on key security, political and cultural events and trends to include the private sector, diplomatic missions, NGO and faith-based communities, as well as educational institutions. Our people possess strong cross-cultural skills and have experience in education, engineering, technology, law enforcement training, counterinsurgency, peacekeeping, combatant demobilization, humanitarian relief, medical services and community

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sure critical systems remain operational. We teach sustainability and a reliance on others in the community to work together to help promote a safe and healthy lifestyle.

Estimates vary but it is agreed that well over 1/3 of the people (more than 350 million) in Africa have none, or very difficult access to clean drinking water. Streams and surface water is often polluted, but in many cases, the only source of water for people of all ages. Working in conjunction with some of the world's leading water experts, N3 provides and supports a controlled water distribution system that is flexible enough to be installed in most critical areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, and will help improve the overall health of the region. The water system is revolutionary in a couple ways. One, it runs totally on renewable energy, and two, that it provides a way for the community to monitor water availability and usage and to

development programs. Our Vision to deliver world class training and capacity building solutions for the underserved populations and the public safety officials responsible for securing and protecting critical infrastructure, the maritime domain and other vital assets within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and South America. N3 Global Solutions. Developing & Managing Infrastructure Solutions While Relieving Suffering, Protecting The Environment, And Mobilizing Community Development Efforts Worldwide. www.n3globalsolutions.com nbarnes@n3globalsolutions.com

PURPLE SUNRISE SOULMATES BY J. KIMBERLEE SUTHERLAND

Miracles in Purple Paradise are a constant in the life of Nyki Lamb, owner of Purple Sunrise Tanning Salon & Spa. Thankful for her blessings, she lives in the moment of life, embracing every laughter and tear. Rain or shine, happy, blue or moody, she is predictable and guaranteed to make you laugh and smile. Last year, I had the privilege to write

about such a young, brave and courageous woman. Nyki, a person who conquered some of life’s greatest challenges as a teenager, but through Faith, Prayer and a strong will to survive, overcame her trials and blossomed into the successful businesswoman of today.

Nyki has reached a pinnacle by pursuing her goals of becoming a business owner and an accomplished role model for others. She has turned her “Vision” into a reality and continually exudes confidence and expressions of love for all those that she mentors and serves in her daily spiritual walk

and loyal customers. Her whimsical passion for the color purple has much to do with its meaning; a rare occurring color in nature, often seen as having a sacred meaning and worn by nobility. “For me, purple represents royalty, luxury and ambition which my Salon was founded upon,” says Nyki. Since the grand opening of Purple Sunrise Tanning Salon & Spa, she has gained momentum with other pressing work projects along with her personal commitments. One of the happiest moments in her life was meeting Jacob Tobar, the man of her dreams, her “Purple Sunrise Soulmate”…

There is much to say about Jacob Tobar, a one-of-a-kind gentleman, a man of steel and of great promise. Coincidentally, Jacob’s life was almost exactly parallel to Nyki’s. Surely, if anything their lives were off, only by a few notches. He endured overwhelming failures which ultimately led him down a dismal path of rebellion and solitude. Not only did Jacob find himself homeless at this lowest point in his lifetime, he was truly a lone ranger in the midst of selfdestruction. Miraculously, he decided to change his attitude and his life forever. Jacob is a Motivational Speaker and climbing high into the realm of his calling. He is also the author of “Long Story Short: A Positive Mind,” whereby his e-book provides simple solutions to “falling in love with yourself” with a set of short stories and life-humor; quite refreshing, showcasing a positive approach to life. Nyki and Jacob, “Purple Sunrise Soulmates” are celebrating their recent engagement and are looking forward to their wedding early next year. Together, they will stay true to their mission, making a difference in the lives of others, but especially in the lives of those who suffer in silence. From hardship to happiness, fairytales do exist.

Nyki says with a tear in her eye, “Follow your HEART, intuition and surround yourself with LOVE, for with love, you can overcome anything and have everything your heart desires”!

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"So we will create the new stars and never forget the old, and the legend that is Hollywood will never die." JOE CRANSTON

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INDEPENDENT STORY TELLERS WITHIN TODAY’S MOVIE INDUSTRY BY MIKI MOON

MotoNavis Entertainment was founded on stories of real adventure, intrigue and very real mystery. While most would conjure up visions for movies with spies and espionage from dreams and research, there are others whose concepts come from a more ‘independent’ perspective. “He was a modern day Sherlock Holmes,” says Sheba lightheartedly, as she thoughtfully reminisces of her late partner, Mr. Hashi Moto. She met Mr. Moto as a journalist when working on investigative cases together, as he was a licensed private investigator for not only state authorities like the NYPD, but such entities as the FBI as well. Mr. Moto was a much respected man in his field; brilliant, mysterious and always prepared to get the job done. Not only was he a private investigator, but also a martial artist, sharp shooter, architect and artist. He had been accountable for handling security measures for Prime Ministers and helping law enforcement in solving crimes. He was eclectic and had a love of movies with a plethora of great adventures to enchant audiences with. Mr. Hashi Moto’s life and character has often times been compared to a well-known protagonist, “Mr. Moto”, a fictional Japanese Secret Agent, whose character inspired eight motion pictures from 20th Century Fox in the 1930’s.

Mr. Hashi Moto’s truth was stranger than fiction. His life was full of adventures, about real stories, real people and colorful characters. His love of movies came from a perspective, art imitates life. “Movie making is a fascinating thing, with many

layers of complex processes. Oftentimes, only portions of the real stories are told to make one movie,” he would say.

After his passing in 2012, Sheba launched MotoNavis Entertainment Corporation to honor him and put these perspectives to work. Under her direction, MotoNavis is ready to introduce an interesting “Independent” view to the movie business. At the current time, MotoNavis has 2 independent movies in development. The first being a story of a Japanese immigrant in New York City whose path finds him inside a world laced with bounty hunters, jail breaks and international mafia. The second premise is a story congruent with Mr. Moto’s life… This story of greed, corruption, the sex trade and embezzlement, has all the elements of a stonecold hit. “Mr. Moto” investigates a high profile Japanese cor-

poration and it executives in a twisted tale that unfolds into an international investigation putting him as close to danger as he’s ever been.

As a proud delegate of the National Police Defense Foundation and philanthropist at heart, Sheba is a shining example of how to support locally by making an impact globally. She is eager to make a difference and share the knowledge she has gained through her extraordinary experiences with Mr. Moto. For more information on these movies or collaboration, she invites you to contact her at:

‘Queen of Sheba’ at sheeba@nyc.rr.com or 917.670.8300 W W W . LV H M A G A Z I N E . C O M

VERONICA LOPEZ BY DINA HALL

Lopez’s formidable song skills are rooted in a musical past that extends back to the age of seven when she began what would be a fruitful career by singing with Mariachi style music at her family’s restaurant in the San Fernando Valley, CA. She has since expanded the scope of her music and honed her craft to a fine edge. Veronica has performed around the world at cultural events, fairs, festivals, rallies, corporate

functions and private parties. Lopez’s extensive range, style and passion for her craft have been compared to that of popular vocalist the late Tejano singing sensation, Selena. Her ability to touch the hearts of both English and Spanish speaking fans has drawn attention to Lopez as a talented cross-over singer/songwriter in both markets. 76

For over 30 years, Ballet Folklorico Revolucion has been an important part of the South Chicago community. Teaching people the art and beauty of folkloric dance is its goal. Our members have been consider activists, thinkers and philanthropists in the South Chicago community. Their efforts without a doubt, have influenced most of the greater Chicago area and beyond, most importantly in the development, support, cultural importance, and culture significance specifically related to traditional Mexican Folkloric dance. The Director and choreographer of Ballet Folklorico Revolucion from its beginnings. Professional dancer for Ballet Folklorico De Mexico of Amalia Hernandez from 1985-1987 in Mexico city at El Teatro del Palacio de Bellas Artes. Dedicated instructor of different ballets in Chicago, Illinois among them; Ballet Folklorico de East Chicago Indiana as well as the Phoenix Arizona Fiesta Mexicana Ballet and several more.He also instructed several schools’ and worked closely with their respective boards of education in the Chicago area.

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Learn to cook like a “TOP CHEF“ T OP C H E F U N IV E R S IT Y . CO M

Artesanos del Vino Valencia (Craftsmen of Vino Valencia), was born in 2000 with the firm intention to make Frothy Wine through a traditional and complex method called Champanoise, thought for a global market with a markedly innovating mentality. During these years without haste but without pause, we have surpassed all the disadvantages and procedures necessary to build our facilities that meet the optimal conditions to elaborate a very high quality frothy, looking to satisfy the most demanding palates. The warehouse is located in the Plano del Rebollar, municipal term of Requena, province of Valencia, Spain We commercialize our product through our brands ONE and 24K looking for the maximum quality levels, developing variants from high quality frothy that differentiates us from other manufacturers and generating new sensations in our clients. One is a product created to satisfy the consumer through extreme wine selection, long and slow fermentation and a modern image for a global market in continuous move. We only produce the types: Brut and Brut Nature, we don’t add any liquor to the last one so it fully maintains its natural quality and flavour. One Strawberry is our last creation, is a frothy one with an elegant fruity touch.

Made for exclusive life

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BRENDA LILO email: iloulux@gmail.com

24K with its gold flakes, it has secured an important media repercussion within the last gastronomic tendency by quality and innovation. It is well known in Spain the tradition of making a toast by putting inside the glass a golden ring, as symbol of future wealth. For centuries, it has existed an exhaustive search of a liquor, an elixir to obtain immortality and eternal youth through gold, attributing to it aphrodisiac powers and helping to re-balance the positive energy to the organism.The Spanish Monarch Felipe II elaborated an “elixir” with his own blood and particles of gold in search of eternal youth

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