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Anna’s Panorama with Designer Rod Sellard - page26
Locherz Knight Aspire to Inspire - page6

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Philip Ashley Art - page44
Angelo Borer - page32
Visit Majorca with Olga Vlady - page54

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06 Aspire to Inspire
08 Singing Sensation Siiren Sire
12 Olympia Awards
14 Jody Du Priest
18 Martial Artist/Actor Ewart Chin
22 Sue Phillips - Fragrance
26 Anna’s Panorama - Marie Rod Sellard
30 Precious Pets
32 Angelo Borer
36 ‘Talking Transport’ with Mike
38 Wheels of Life
41 Diabetes Care
42 Ask Françoise
44 Philip Ashley Art
48 A Debt of Gratitude
50 Darviny Darviny
54 On Holiday with Olga
60 In the Oven
62 Tammie meets Cher Rue
64 Ms California Plus America
66 Ask a PC
70 Artist Tina Francis
76 Mailbag
79 Breastfeeding - The Facts
80 Meet Anna Karin’s Faithful Friends
82 Beauty Secrets
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Hello Dear Readers,
Welcome to our Issue 13 as we bring you a variety
of interesting extraordinary people from around
the world, who are making a difference in life.
These inspirational stories, many have overcome
great obstacles in their lives and have persevered to
succeed, Bringing great hope that impossible dreams
can come true.
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Our correspondents are worldwide especially chosen
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Letter from
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Christina V Howard Profile - Journalist, Radio Correspondent,
PR/Marketing, Events Organiser, Fashion Style Coach, Theatre
Producer, Former Textiles Lecturer, Fashion Catalogue Designer.
Enjoys Science, Technology, Classic Cars, Singing, Cooking and
Animals. Charity helper and a strong Humanitarian.
ON THE COVERS:
Locherz Knight
#A Knight to Remember
Siiren Sire
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Aspire To InspireLocherz Knight
Firstly, myself and Teddy would like to say hello and we are very proud to be British as you can see.
We View life in a positive way, we know it’s not always sunshine and rainbows, but we believe that if you can
change your thoughts, from the negative into a positive, your whole out look, and life in general will excel to
the greatest heights. It doesn’t matter what you thought or did a year ago, a week ago, a day ago, and even a
minute ago.
Responding to what you are thinking and feeling, is NOW !
We always say, “what you think about, you bring about” so if you stay in that positive mind set, it will only do
you good, and never stop. We know it’s not easy with day to day reality, but it can be done. As everything that
has been invented and created throughout the history of mankind began with one thought.
From that one thought, a way was made, and it manifested from the invisible into the visible, and the
impossible to the possible. To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, Rich,
beautiful, or perfect. We just need to care.
We were born to unite with each other, so always spread the love and aspire to inspire others, as to unite as
one, will only make a better world for each and everyone one of us. If you replace every negative thought with
a positive thought you will be amazed how suddenly good luck is attracted to you.
Now your laughing that is unreal if it was that easy everyone would be happy. But here is the catch it is
almost too difficult for you to do this. You try and suddenly for one day no matter how rotten your day is no
matter who has been negative to you. Switch off, would you, if someone gave you a hot coal to carry around
in the palm of your hands. No because it would burn you, so why carry around negativity towards someone
who was nasty to you. Your thoughts of anger is not hurting them but it is effecting yourself. Because your
thoughts become your energy and with an repelling aura , no good luck can be attracted to you. Spend a
whole week letting negative thoughts go. Become free.
Love always from the Knights of London. Be lucky, stay positive and spread the love. Stay positive and create
your own happiness.
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Locherz Knight &
Teddy - A Knight
to Remember.
Locherz Knight is
a London actor,
film director,
professional
dancer, also
comedy
entertainer, and
since a child star
on television
commercials
spiralled into
modelling/acting.
He is also works as
a close protection
driver. His parrot
Teddy is also an
actor. Locherz
hobbies are music
and reading,
live theatre and
cooking healthy
meals.
Siiren Sire
by Locherz Knight
I am very proud to introduce you to a beautiful
young lady and awesome Reggae Star Siiren Sire
here in London. She is not just an exceptional
singer, composer, dancer, she is genuinely a very
down to earth person and here is my exclusive
interview with her.
Q&A
Siiren, how old were you when
your first started writing songs?
“I started song writing from the
age of 14 years of age. Even at that
age it felt so comfortable and it felt
like a burning desire to continue
doing it. Later in my early twenties
I entered into the recording studio
for the first time and recorded
some songs of a pop genre. After
working with many different styles
I finally stumbled upon a genre
that I could immerse myself right
into which was Reggae/Dancehall
music. I found my sound in this
style.”
How would you describe your
song writing?
“Song writing for me is about
growth, when I write I develop
not just my craft, but I improve
myself. Melody is very important
to me as that’s what engages the
listener, then the chorus is the
money shot that hooks the ears
of the listener. Once my producer
has created a beat, those are the
two ingredients I have got to
add to the pot to make those
3 to 4 minutes unforgettable. I
would like to eventually write
for established artists. I am an
independent artist and it’s great
for us to get our music heard in
another avenue. It can grow you a
wider audience as an indie. I grew
up listening to a range of diverse
music and continue to today.”
Which is your favourite genre?
“Out of all the genres Reggae
music excites me. It has no age
range or gender it’s a sound for
everybody who loves music. Its
universal.”
Tell us about your first single and
latest album?
“In 2013 I had my first worldwide
release of my first single and
Video titled ‘Skank It’ followed
by a 3 track EP ‘Drop It Down
Low’ swiftly followed by my
album self-titled ‘Siiren’. Skank
It reached number 6 in the
Numberonemusic.com music
chart. In 2015 I took a year hiatus
from music and writing. Then in
early December of the same year
I decided I wanted to go back into
the studio to start work on a new
album. I felt refreshed and was
buzzing with new ideas. I wrote a
song over that Christmas period
and went back into the studio to
lay down the vocals. This track
is titled ‘Doppelganger’. This
I to believe to be a very strong
song and decided to shoot a
video for it. This song carries a
special message how we should
as individuals shine in our own
light. Have faith and self-belief in
ourselves and not try to be like
anyone else as sometimes you
can be swayed to do .... Just Do
You!! Doppelganger is due out
for worldwide digital download
release in July 2016.”
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Who are your favourite singers
and bands?
“Singers: Sean Paul; Popcaan;
Bob Marley; Nicki Minaj; Jessie J;
Bryan Adams.
“Bands: Bon Jovi; Daughtry;
UB40; Aerosmith.”
Who are your favourite actors
and actresses?
“Al Pacino; Michael Douglas;
Jodie Foster; Jack Nicholson;
Samuel L Jackson.”
Which TV shows and films did
you most enjoy?
“TV shows were Empire; Sons
of Anarchy; Columbo; Breaking
Bad; White Collar; Hand of God.
Films were Scarface; The Accused;
Fatal Attraction; Dirty Dancing;
Misery.”
What is your favourite animal?
“I love watching Deer in the wild.”
How did you get into the
entertainment industry?
“I am totally in love with music
and always have been. I decided
just to go into a studio and see
what I could do. Looking back
I remember thinking to myself
whatever this feeling is, let me
share it.”
Tell us about your recent project
and where the readers can find
out more.
“I have recently released my
official music video to my new
track. In 2015 I took a year hiatus
from music and writing. Then in
early December of the same year
I decided I wanted to go back into
the studio to start work on a new
album. I felt refreshed and was
buzzing with new ideas. I wrote a
song over that Christmas period
and went back into the studio to
lay down the vocals. This track
is titled ‘Doppelganger’. This
I to believe to be a very strong
song and decided to shoot a
video for it. This song carries a
special message how we should
as individuals shine in our own
light. Have faith and self-belief in
ourselves and not try to be like
anyone else as sometimes you
can be swayed to do .... Just Do
You!! Doppelganger is due out for
worldwide release in July2016.”
Video to Doppelganger:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ibaCKI0A-ws
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.
com/siiren-sire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.
com/SiirenSireOfficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/
SiirenSire
Instagram: https://www.
instagram.com/siirensire/
If you were granted one wish to go
back in time who would you like
to meet, and why?
“Bob Marley is my hero and
he was one of the world’s most
amazing Reggae artists, and in my
opinion he still is till this very day
. He stood for what he believed in,
to treat people the way you would
expect to be treated. The man’s
music spoke volumes, Bobs music
is universal. He also had amazing
quotes which I live by. My
favourite is this one: “One good
thing about music, when it hits you,
you feel no pain”.”
Who would you like to meet
today, and why?
“Oprah Winfrey, because she is
one the most inspiring figures for
all humanity. She is an individual
who did not grow up with an
easy life. But despite all what she
had to endure each obstacle it
had never stopped her to strive
to success and to transform
her life and the lives of others.
Oprah is not selfish. She is a huge
believer in universal law. Oprah’s
philanthropy has developed and
enhanced many people’s lives
across the world.”
If you could choose to come back
in another life, who would you
come back as?
“I believe the life I am
experiencing at this very moment
is more than enough for me. And
why? I believe in my motto ‘Live
life. Enjoy it. Experience it.’ Once
my journey here on this planet
has come to an end I would like to
have left my legacy and move on
to the eternal realm to hopefully
experience the next chapter.”
If you could have a special power
what would it be?
“That’s very easy for me. I would
be psychic. I know with a special
gift like that, can come many
burdens, but also can bring hope
to you and others. And we all need
hope in our lives as it keeps us
moving forward.”
Who would you like to thank for
supporting your career?
“I would like to thank the
universe. She has never let me
down, even in the trying times she
has always pulled through for me.
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If you could aspire to inspire people what
would you tell them?
“To always be yourself and trust your instincts.
Stay true to your craft or whatever you are
feeling the desire to do. You must always
believe things will work out. It May not be
the way you expect but I promise you, it will
always be better.”
Thank you Siiren for your lovely interview.
“Thank you Lochz & Teds.”
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International Arts Culture
Olympia Awards Of Art & Entertainment
History has its own forensic
science of the identity of the
now as Humanity graces it’s
unyielding dignity to preserve
its Glory of goodness in the
fibre optics illumination of love,
and unification of the highest
elevation of the world’s most
gifted and greatest talents, are
compulsively sought out and
vigorously recognized to the world
stage of universal enlightenment;
in the noble character of humble
men and women of purity, and
just; constitute a well-meaning
justice to activate, and Inspire
underdeveloped talents; in all
areas of entertainment.
Absorption levels the playing
field of all cultures to transcend
its diversities to compete beyond
the formidable World Olympic
for centuries, as we are recognised
with a historical pride of every 4
years, and how we cheer, but this
global indoctrination has this
blueprint of a universal family, and
as history is constantly changing;
so are our families.
Carole Gray and
Cerdan Smith,
Hollywoods
Golden Media
Couple and the
lifetime personal
media FEA/OA
to Dr Antonio
Gellini. They are
also Ambassadors
for peace
(Universal Peace
federation) as well
as World Film
Institute, Family
Film Awards and
Olympia Awards.
Carole herself
is a renowned
Celebrity, Co-
Host, Vocalist,
Singer and
Songwriter.
Cerdan is a
Celebrity Media
Host and a
renowned artist.
Both enjoy
socialising, healthy
food and music.
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by Carole Gray & Cerdan A Smith
Dr. Antonio Gellini gave forth
to the world an International
Universal idea. The observation
of a family has a new child
member called the birth of the
Olympia Award Games of Arts
and Entertainment ‘8” Arts of
the World, a celebration and
international festivities for two
weeks from various countries
from all parts of the world,
hosting the event every two years
challenging each category of Film,
Literature, Music, Dance, Painting,
Sculpture, Theatre, and Fashion.
Fifteen categories of one hundred
and twenty games of competition,
with opening and closing
ceremonies.
Dr. Gellini’s welcomes talented
children of wonder and wisdom to
anticipate and watch their mentors
win. Not an Oscar, nor an Emmy
award, but the world awards of
international competition of the
Olympia Award games of Arts
and entertainment. He dazzles
the excitement of countries eager
to host this new model of marvel,
in a forever-new expansion to
unite and bond nations together,
on a new Universal level of world
entertainment in the construction
and development of coordination
and ideas of this Mammoth of
Dreams
Dr. Antonio Gellini ushers his
way from continents to Kingdom
and cultural diversity like China,
Turkey, Paris; and the countries
of quest are yet to compete with
the world’s best. There is no
separation for triumphant in
the highest stratosphere of the
human spirit. We embrace the
circumference of love in the world
idea of a humble simple soul of a
great man, Dr. Antonio Gellini.
Cerdan A. Smith, Carole Gray
Lifetime Exclusive Personal Media FFA/OA
To Dr. Antonio Gellini
CVH 1ST Class Magazine (UK), Columnist
Ambassadors for Peace (Universal Peace Federation)
CDAEM
World Film Institute
Family Film Awards
Olympia Awards
Dr. Antonio Gellini, Founder/Chairman
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Here is Jody Du Priest a renowned amazing
Hairstylist and Make Up Artists in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. Jet setting Celebrity Stylist
he is one of the greatest unique and creative
artists of our time. Travelling all around the
States of America from film studio set and
highly respected by all the Worlds International
Magazines. What makes Jody extra special
besides his extraordinary skills is his warm
infectious personality and his high regard for
all who professionally work on a shoot with
him, from photographers, producers, models
and media. Meeting Jody is an unforgettable
experience he is so very professional and has a
great personality, indeed it was a great pleasure
to interview him.
Q&A
Jody, how did you first get
involved in your career?
“My introduction to my present
profession was my parents.
They were in the entertainment
business. My father was a
musician with the legendary band
leader of the 50’s Xavier Cugat.
My mother was into the theatre
and growing up backstage to this
world was easily for my attraction
to the glamour. Watching how
actors prepared was really my
beginning lessons to my art.”
Did any role models inspire you?
“Only one true person really
struck that bolt of me falling in
love with what shaped my world
Vidal Sassoon.”
How old were you when you knew
you wanted this career?
“I was only 14 years old reading
of this new hair celebrity Vidal
Sassoon making headlines in the
entertainment world. I followed
all the latest news from England
this sudden invasion of music
and fashion. I had The Beatles,
Mary Quant, The Mod Look,
Twiggy, Mini Skirts. What was
not to worship? I wanted to be
part of this so much for my 60’s
British Fashion era was only the
beginning to my world.”
What steps did you take to fulfil
your dreams?
“I studied every teen magazine,
Marianne Faithfull was my
goddess of fashion. Here I was a
yank following all the ladies on
their hair and make-up was my
love for all British culture began
with me studying History of
Clothes Design, Art and Music
was my beginning. Finally in
1967 I was accepted on a two year
course through my High School
for a Cosmetology Vocational
Program. I studied so hard and
was top of my class. I was so proud
to be living what I longed to be
and finally in 1970 graduated and
started my first job.”
Looking back, was there any
special person in the early days
who motivated you?
“My step-father gave me a
lesson that in order to be doing
what I really loved I had to have
advanced training in order to
stand out and climb in the fashion
industry. My dream came true,
I was packed up from Florida to
attend the Vidal Sassoon Academy
in New York City where I had
training for the next 4 years.”
This was the turning point for
you and I am fascinated what
happened next.
“My time in New York opened my
world to theatre and the fashion
industry and then modelling
agencies. Slowly I began my travels
to Hollywood and New York then
South Florida for the next 40 years
plus.”
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Bruce Smith is the photographer for
this image of Jody du Priest. He has
also worked with other models in the
South Florida area. Anyone interested
in his work can contact him via email:
smithcophoto@gmail.com
©Smithco Photo Images
Tel: 754-779-1367
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Are there any special teachers
who you wish to thank?
“There are so many great teachers
that I must honour over a period
of time, all have moulded my
character and tuned my skills
over. I can give my stories of some
of the most talents I have had to
share with my photographer’s list
is of the highest level. I was trained
as understudy to Broadway’s ‘The
Wiz’ and Neil Simon’s ‘The Good
Doctor’. TV credits include two
seasons as hair & make-up to the
Miami Vice film ‘Miami’. Major
adverts such as Lipton Tea and
Instant Breakfast. Followed by
Hawaiian Tropics, Nike, Oscar
Myers, Timex, Look Magazine and
Playboy Magazine. I have worked
with production to NFL Miami’s
Dolphins poster (football team)
and Sports Illustrated Magazine.
Also worked with the Great Bruce
Weber of G.Q. magazine with
two front covers of Paul Mazzoto
and Steve White and worked with
John Berry for Time Magazine.
We worked originally on Miami
Vice and with Michael Ray on
Esquire Magazine and many of his
corporate adverts. I have also done
so many films and model shoots
that I could go on forever.”
What does it feel like to see your
finished results?
“It is a great feeling of having
brought out the individuals best
features and natural beauty.
Especially when they love it too
which makes me pleased to know
they are very happy.”
CVH 1st Class wish to thank
Jody du Priest for giving us a
real insight into his career and
wish him continued success is his
chosen path.
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Ewart Chin - Martial Artist
Ewart Chin is an
actor, producer,
stuntman, he lives
in Simi Valley,
California. He was
born on the Island
of Jamaica and is
famously known
for films - Ring of
Fire II : Blood and
Steel - Red Sun
Rising (1994) Sworn
to Justice ( 1996 )
Lockhart (2015 )
The Martial Arts
Kid (2015) Here we
have an exclusive
interview.
Q&A
Ewart, as a child who was your
role model?
“My role model was my
grandfather.”
Who inspired your love for the
martial art?
“My grandfather’s predecessors
and his true stories made me
yearn to be like them.”
How old were you when you first
started training?
“Age 7 years old.”
Who were your martial art role
models?
“Bruce Lee & Wong Fei Hung.”
Which is your favourite martial
art?
“I preferred Hung Gar because it
is a soft but effective style learned
the spirit of the Art.
I love Martial Arts because it
instills a sense of discipline in my
life and it moulds you to live a
very simple and uncomplicated
way of life where you live every
moment. Martial Arts for me is
not about the physical it is the
senses and the spirit a way of
life, that you live each and every
moment with appreciation and
respect for all that you encounter
in this lifetime.”
What is the difference between
the old ways of teaching to the
modern way of today?
“There is quite a big difference
from the old way of teaching to
the modern and the discipline
involved .I was taught by the
monk from the old masters from
Shaolin, the training was rigorous
and discipline for example you
learn one thing for very long time
until you perfect it and then you
move on to the next, while in
the modern teachings you learn
everything at once without given
time to really learn any one thing
to perfection.
While the contrast studied
learning the old way will be
much more discipline, than a
student in modern time. It is more
commercial and just about making
money, instead of character
development for that student.”
What was your first movie?
“Ring of Fire II : Blood & Steal.”
Did you always want to be an
actor?
“Grand Master Eric Lee was the
one who pushed me to get involve
in doing films, I had no desire to
pursue films back then but was
drawn into doing them.”
Who is your favourite film
director?
“Paul Verhoven. I was impressed
by working with him on Star Ship
Troopers, Playing a soldier. Denise
Richards was quite nice and
Casper Van Dien.”
What are your favourite
television shows and movies?
“In the past I loved watching the
Kung Fu series on television and
later date worked with lots of the
cast in future projects and now
becoming close friends with them.
Film Big Trouble in Little China
was a favourite cult film from
back then. James Hong one of the
main stars became a very close
friend. Present time, I love Rush
Hour with Jackie Chan, had an
opportunity to work on it but was
busy with another project.”
Which actor has inspired you?
“The Original James Bond, Sean
Connery. He inspires me to be a
great actor as he himself is.”
If you were granted a wish to
meet anyone who would it be?
“I would like to meet Donnie Yen
& Daniel Craig, because these
actors are one of a kind, they are
just so good with telling a story
where you are literally sucked in
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What are your hobbies?
“I like to go hiking and
swimming.”
What do you do to chill out?
“What I do to chill out is cooking
it relaxes me and no doubt I am a
excellent chef.”
What is your favourite car?
“I love top end Mercedes Benz
sport cars.”
What are your favourite dishes?
“Of course I love Chinese dishes
and French style dishes too.”
Which film was your favourite?
“Lockhart, unleash the talisman is
a favourite of mine.”
Are you involved in any new
projects?
“Currently I have in development
several projects, which I am
working on. I am unable to
disclose names at this time since
it’s still in development, but
excited to produce these projects.”
What is your advice to martial
art students?
My advice to martial arts students
is to focus on the discipline of the
arts and not the physical stuff, by
doing that it will build character
and discipline.”
Have you a message for your
fans?
“I wish to thank all my fans who
have supported my career and still
do. I love you all and thank you.”
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Ewart Chin every continued
success. He is more than a
Martial Art Actor/Producer,
he is a master perfectionist at
everything he does.
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Dr Judy
Rosenblum
lives New York
and is a Life Coach
and Psychologist.
Her hobbies are
reading, watching
movies and
television. She is
adores visiting
art galleries
and museums
and especially
performing arts
and nature.
Sue Phillips
by Dr Judy Rosenblum PhD
Sue Phillips, originally from South Africa, is one of the most prominent
names in the world of perfumery. She is the Owner, President and CEO
of ‘The Scentarium’, which is New York’s first custom fragrance studio. It
is located at 85 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013.
I met Sue Phillips at The Scentarium, which is beautifully decorated
with watercolour paintings of flowers, zebras, and scenes from South
Africa, all painted by her mother, a well-known artist in South Africa. I
found this to be a very comfortable and relaxing setting and felt at ease
when talking with Sue. She sits with you and gives you her undivided
attention. I got to enjoy what everyone experiences when they meet with
her here.
Here is my exclusive interview with Sue we glimpse her personality and
unique talents.
Q&A
Could you give us a history of how you began
your career and what you feel helped lead you
to developing Scentarium?
“From an early age I wanted to be in theatre
and when I left South Africa to come to NY it
was difficult, because I wasn’t a member of the
Actors Unions and so I embarked on a career
in the Cosmetics industry - it seemed to be the
closest thing to show business! I was fortunate
to have been hired by wonderful Cosmetic
companies and then developed iconic brands
for Tiffany, Burberry, and fragrances for Trish
McEvoy, Diane Von Furstenberg, Avon, and
many others. I was always entrepreneurial, and
launched my branding company Scenterprises
-and a natural progression was to establish
The Scentarium to create magical fragrance
“experiences” and Bespoke Fragrances. I
was so thrilled to be nominated as a finalist
for Fashion Group International’s Rising
Star Entrepreneur Award, as I am truly a
scentrepreneur.”
Who do you feel may have inspired you and
helped cultivate some of the skills you have
now that may have led to your success?
“My father was a self-made businessman and
had an amazing work ethic and I get my drive
from him; and my mother was very artistic
and creative, and she was one of South Africa’s
most recognized artists, so I get my creative
side from her. Both of them inspired me and
both were my role models.”
What are your hobbies?
“I love tennis, music, theatre,
lectures, and concerts, and am
fascinated with how things are
made. I really love the correlation
between art, music, colours, tastes
and scents, and frequently attend
and present scentsory events, and
feel that scentertainment is an
important element in experiential
marketing.”
Do you have any pets?
“When my daughter was young
we had the sweetest little kitty cat
called Ginger, who unfortunately
died. And I could never replace
her!”
Which woman today do you feel
is the most glamorous and stylish?
“I think the most glamorous is
the ‘new’ Lady Gaga whom I saw
recently in concert – she is also
an outstanding performer. I love
the way she has totally reinvented
herself and is very relevant, iconic,
yet very approachable.”
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What do you enjoy most about
creating fragrances?
“When my clients go through the
fragrance journey and they finally
select their bespoke fragrances,
I love seeing their eyes light up,
and see their physical reaction of
joy! They simply love the fact that
their personality and individuality
is reflected in the bottle! This
really makes me happy!”
What was the very first perfume
that you launched? Which one is
your favourite?
“Tiffany Perfume for their 150th
anniversary. It truly is one of my
favourites because it was such
a privilege to be responsible for
this classic recognizable brand,
and I developed it with the chief
perfumer of Chanel. Currently
Tiffany has now signed a licensing
agreement with a large company
and it will be interesting to see
what emanates from the bottle. ”
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What are your favourite scents?
What makes your scents different?
Why do you feel that they are so
popular?
“My favourite fragrances are
floral orientals. I love distinctive
fragrances that have character, a
good silage the lingering factor
of a fragrance in the air and
very feminine. What makes my
scents so popular is that firstly,
the quality is extraordinary,
and is made up of natural
ingredients. Secondly, there is
no bad combination. Clients take
the fragrance journey and try all
18 exquisite blends. Then they
select 3 or 4 blends they love and
combine them to make THEIR
unique scent. What makes mine
so compelling is that every client
scent is custom, and reflects their
individuality. There is no bad
combination, so, everyone really
loves their unique fragrance. They
‘name’ their creation and it can
always be reordered. We offer a
very experiential way for both
Men & Women to create their own
bespoke fragrances.”
Can you in a general way explain
what helped you to determine
what were the best ingredients
when you were developing iconic
fragrance brands?
“I have always believed that
quality is really important. I
was not beholden to a corporate
mandate to come in at a targeted
cost of goods to make the budget!
I wanted the best formulas
and was able to use the best
ingredients…. and it really shows.
NONE of my clients have ever had
an allergic reaction or watery eyes
– which is a common complaint
with so many of the commercial
fragrances on the market.”
Do you feel a special scent is every
woman’s signature?
“A woman who has a signature
scent feels special! It gives her
confidence and positivity. When
she is complimented on her scent,
and she says “It’s mine”.. I created
it! There’s nothing better! (Men
are also thrilled to have their own
fragrance).”
When at Scenterprises, how are
people helped to design their own
unique fragrances?
“We start by giving our ‘Scent
Personality Profile Quiz’ which
helps determine which olfactive
family of fragrances they like. It’s
fun and also educational. They
really have to think about their
answers. Then we take them on
a fragrance journey and they
evaluate all our exquisite blends.
They select the ones they love,
and they eventually find the right
formula. It’s magical when they do
and they love to name their scent!”
Can you give examples of
what you have found, when at
Scenterprises, that helps people
choose a particular fragrance?
“Typically young girls like fresh,
flirty and fruity fragrances.
Moms and sophisticated women
like more distinctive feminine
fragrances with either a freshness
or a combination of woodsy
and oriental notes. Men like the
outdoors fresh sporty scents
combined with woodsy and
oriental notes. As soon as they
take the quiz I know what they
will gravitate towards. Many
people want to recreate a scent,
which they love, but which has
been discontinued. So, they are
ready for a new signature scent.”
Do people ever choose scents that
remind them of happy memories?
“Often! They also comment
that when they smell a certain
scent it reminds them of a past
experience, or a relationship. Scent
is so connected to memories and
emotions and we always discuss
how fragrances trigger past
associations.”
How has your experience been
creating personal fragrances for
celebrities?
“I have been so fortunate to have
met and created fragrances for
Jamie Foxx, Katie Holmes, Lisa
VanderPump, Won-G (a rapper),
Colin Cowie, David Tutera,
Preston Bailey and other less
well known, but still, important
celebrities. They have all been
fascinated with the process of
creating scents, so they look to me
as the expert, and they have been
really interested in the process.
They simply LOVE their formulas
and the experience!”
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I am grateful and honoured to
be a Woman of Influence and
encourage you all to look at the
world through your senses –note
by note and drop by drop!”
CVH 1st Class thank Sue Phillips
for her lovely interview we wish
her every continued success.
Contact Information:
Sue Phillips President &
Fragrance Expert, Scenterprises
and The Scentarium
Tel: 646-350-6562
Tel: 917-449-1134
Website: http://scenterprises.
com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
scenterprisesltd
@The Scentarium
@Sue Phillips
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/
company/scenterprises
@Sue Phillips
Twitter: @scentfullysue
@scenterprises
Instagram: @scentfullysue
@scenterprises
Pinterest: @scenterprises
Skype: sue.phillips9
Sue Phillips with her
brother Geoff Phillips
from San Diego
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Please tell us what it means to
you to be chosen as a Woman
of Influence by the T.J. Martell
Foundation? How does it feel
to be a role model for so many
women?
“Such an honour! To be
recognized by an organization
that has raised millions for Cancer
Research and holds women in
such esteem just makes me want
to work even harder to make
a difference. I am passionate
about fragrance and the fact that
it brings joy to so many people
confirms that our Senses are an
important factor to affirm well-
being in our lives.”
Tell us about the TJ Martell
Foundations Women of Influence
luncheon you were at and recently
you were honoured?
“The TJ Martell Foundation
has raised over $271 million for
cancer research over the past 41
years which is so impressive and
to be recognized as a Woman of
Influence is such an honor to me.
Influencing people in a positive
way, by loving what we do is
something I strive for everyday in
my work with Fragrance.
That is clearly what the TJ Martell
Foundation has done – they
have made a difference in this
world through MUSIC and I
am delighted to let you know
that there is a great correlation
between Fragrance and Music..
Even the vocabulary is similar….
harmony, composition, notes,
chords, symphonies, pitch.
Our sense of smell is our strongest
sense after Sight and it influences
us every day. I am fortunate to be
able to enhance the lives of clients
when they learn about the magic
and mystery of fragrance to create
their own personal fragrance and
to be able to mentor students
where I teach at LIM College
and feel that it is important to
help my students strive to look
beyond just taking exams and to
look at the world they live in and
to encourage them to explore the
senses.
Women of Influence Honorees - From Left to Right - Dalia Lamming-Tilly,
Sue Phillips, Kristine Johnson, Ruby Marchand, Robin Quivers (MC),
Ariane Duarte, Debra Joester, Nancy Lieberman
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Anna Karin
was born in
Sweden. She is
a descendant of
Nordic Royalty
“King Oscar II”,
King of Sweden
and Norway.
Anna started her
career at 17 as a
model and then
actress. She lived
in numerous
countries
including England,
Spain, Sweden
and Italy before
arriving in the
United States.
She is a leading
Hollywood
Actress, Producer,
Film Maker and
Documentarian.
Q&A
What made you choose to become an Interior
Designer?
“I started out my University life on Athletic
scholarships for soccer and Track. When the
reality of my professional aspirations were not
going to transpire, I needed to figure out what I
was going to do for a career.
“I took some computer programming classes
and thought I might follow in the foot steps of
my father. I soon realized this was not the career
for me.
“I then explored an Interior Design program
and discovered I had a great aptitude for design,
and I really excelled in the program.
“In fact I entered a design competition when
I was senior. There were only 2 students from
each accredited design school (at that time
there were 75-100 eligible design programs in
the western United States). Each school could
submit their best two design students in the
competition. My project was 1 of the 2 chosen
for the national competition, and I Won.
Rod Sellard is the President and Chief Interior Designer of MONTAGE
DESIGNS “The Fine Art of Living”, located in Studio City, California.
He is a brilliant designer who is in demand among Hollywood
celebrities. His designs are very diverse to say the least, including
exclusive homes, nightclubs, restaurants, tavern, yachts as well as high
end customized Rv’s and tour buses for musicians and actors.
His work has been featured on television numerous times, he has also
won many awards, including “Best restaurant/Bar” for the popular
show business hot spot “The Federal Bar” in North Hollywood. “Best
remodel of a restaurant” for “Vitello’s” in Studio City, California. Rod
has also been voted into the “Who’s who of Interior Design” – list of top
Designers.
Rod is a multi talented designer who also designs custom furnishings.
From very unique creations, to traditional kitchens, tables, chairs,
sofas and rugs. His most popular item is a gorgeous and very
comfortable cigar chair; “The Havana”, which can be found in several
celebrities homes, as well as in high end cigar lounge. He is also known
to have a very pleasant personality, he is a great listener, easy going,
humble and polite.
“Two of the judges from the
competition offered me job in
their design firms. I chose one of
them when I finished school a few
months later.
“I moved to Hollywood upon
graduation, and worked for
“International Interios Inc.” for
nearly 5 years. I became the Chief
Designer after two years, and then
started my own business ‘Montage
Designs’ three years later.”
What is your background as a
designer?
“I studied design at the ‘University
of Fresno’ in California. The
interior design program fell
under the Industrial Technology
(IT) dept. which gave us a much
more hands on feel for the design
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us a minor in Architecture with
the many skill sets we were tasked
to do in school.
Skills such as space planning and
lighting design are certainly two of
the most important skills to have
in the world of interior Design.
These skills gave me a leg up on
my competition in the design
field.
“Many people can have a flair
for interior design but few have
the practical skills to be able to
re design a space and also know
which walls you can potentially
open up or remove all together.”
What is the difference between
interior design and interior
decorating?
“The simple difference to me is
two fold:
2-a Decorators simply takes an
Existing space and gives it the
desired look through paints/
finishes/fabrics/moldings/
furnishings etc.
1-a Designers has the skill set
needed for Architectural drawings
and Construction drawings and
the knowledge that accompanies
those skills, as well as the ability of
being a decorator.”
What do you love most about
being an interior designer?
“There are many aspects that I
love – I love the process of hearing
the clients desires for their project,
and then delivering that vision to
the client as a real and tangible
space. I also really enjoy using
materials in new and unthought
of way. We are never really
reinventing the wheel, just using
and dressing that wheel in a new
and exciting way.”
When designing a room what
is the most important factor for
you?
“Who? and What? the end use
of the space is are the most
important factors to start with.”
What does ‘Montage Design’
specialize in?
“I like to think; ‘If you can imagine
it, we can make it happen.’”
What kind of designs are you
most passionate about? How
would you describe yourself as a
designer?
“If I take on a project whether
it be residential/commercial/
Hospitality or anything else. I have
equal passion for all of my projects
– I take that very serious as the
client has entrusted me to create
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this new space for them. I am very
passionate about creating a unique
and practical space that they will
enjoy for many years to come.”
Are your clients mainly located in
California, or have you designed
projects in other US States and
other countries as well?
“Most clients are in and around
Southern California, however I
have designed many projects in
different States and countries as
well, such as: Colorado/Arizona/
Florida/Aruba and Argentina.”
How do you handle that? Do you
travel to the different locations,
or can you design projects from
Los Angeles? If so- how does that
work?
“I am obviously not as hands on
for the projects that I do outside
of Southern California. However
most of those projects are easier
to do now than ever with smart
phones and internet technology.
It is quite easy to do all the Design
and specification of materials etc.
from my studio in Los Angeles,
and be able to see the job on a
daily or weekly basis through
technology.”
Please tell me a little about your
popular cigar chair that I’ve
heard so much about. Do you
have them in stock or do you
custom design them in different
colors? Where can people buy
them or order them?
“We custom make the chairs to
order – so the client or other
designers can choose the fabrics/
leathers and wooden arm species
can be selected. The size can also
be altered if requested, at no extra
charge.”
Would you ship them to other
countries?
“Yes we have sent many of them to
other States and countries.”
How do you prefer to be contacted
by potential clients?
“An initial email is great. Web-site:
montage-designs.com E-mail:
rodsellard@yahoo.com”
That sounds great. Thank you
Rod.
Sincerely,
Anna Karin
TheAnnaKarin.com
AnnaKarinPhotography.com
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Montage Designs
The Fine art of Living
818-261-6920
Commercial * Residential * Hospitality
Interior Design
www.montage-designs.com
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her a cuddle and a kiss or else
she wont leave me alone to put
my shopping away, and she sits at
my feet every night, even when
I cook and also at my feet when
I eat. Every morning is the same
when I get up I have to pick her up
and cuddle and kiss her or I can’t
walk around the house without
her jumping up and she grabs me
around my feet/ ankles with her
front little paws and pushes my
feet under her chin and she just
stands there cuddling my feet for
around ten minutes. Her little
sorrowful face staring up pleading
for a love and cuddles.
Marlee Moo doesn’t like been
separated from me, for whenever
I am out she sulks in her basket.
She loves going to the nursing
home to visit Pop and she gets
very excited when she sees all the
residents and staff who make a
big fuss of her. But if we are there
too long, than she will certainly let
us know it is time to go home to
Dan. Whenever I walk her she is
frightened of big dogs and hides
behind me. But with small dogs
she wags her tail in greetings. I
love her to bits and wouldn’t be
without her.
say hello to her first, or she wont
let them talk to me and Ralph.
Marlee moo never gets angry
and she loves small children even
when they pull her she will lick
them. She loves travelling in the
car but only if she is sitting on my
lap or she will cry on the whole
journey.
She loves jumping into bed to join
me and when Ralph comes, she
will pretend to be fast asleep, while
peeking out of one eye to see is he
going to move her off. Sometimes
he will move her and then she
will get back in his spot before
he has time to get back into bed.
But most times we prefer privacy,
so its her and Dan downstairs
sleeping together, and he cant half
snore.
Everytime I go out she barks
at me, until I give her a treat
and she knows when I’m going
out, as everytime I get my hair
straighteners out she will jump all
over me , whining ,pleading with
me not to go. She even pushes the
hair straighteners away.
When I return home I have to
drop everything and pick her up
and sit her on my knee and give
Hello, I live here in Melbourne,
Australia, I got Marlee Moo for
Christmas 2013, when she was
12 weeks old. I got her from my
husband Ralph as he missed me
when I had travelled to England to
visit my two sisters. I fell instantly
in love with this adorable puppy,
she was so timid and clung to me
from day one.
She is now a confident two and
half year old very happy sweet
natured little girl. But she will get
upset and cry if she cant find her
best friend Dan our Cat, when
he goes outside and jumps on
the shed roof it really stresses her
out, and she whimpers for help
until he comes down. Since she
was a puppy he almost reared
her and they will even share food
and drink milk together. They
chase each other up and down the
hallway and enjoy playing with her
favourite toy Teddy bear, he grabs
it runs and she chases him than
she grabs it and he chases her. they
often sleep together snuggled up.
Now for some reason, nobody
knows why least of all us as we
just don’t understand it, but she
will not walk upstairs at all she is
terrified. Yet she enjoys walking
downstairs for some reason. She
is a funny little thing with a huge
personality and all visitors have to
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Angelo Borer is an Swiss actor,
producer an International tap
dancer he was educated in tap
dancing for several years in
Switzerland He performed in the
Netherlands, Germany, France
and the USA (Broadway, New
York).In 1984, he opened up
his own tap dancing school in
Oberwil, BL (CH), and established
his performing group: the Crazy
Feet Company. In 1986, he
obtained for the first time famous
rewards as Swiss and European
Master in various disciplines. In
1990, the Swiss tap dancers even
won the International Tap dancing
Cup, the F.M.D.A.C. Paris. In
1995, the youngest Crazy Feet
members carried off the gold
medal twice at the International
Germany Cup.
Today, it has been over 30 years
since Angelo Borer has been
instructing children, teenagers and
adults in a diversified, imaginative
and successful ways and has
been nurturing the offspring of
the Crazy Feet Company in the
courses.
Over the intervening years,
Angelo Borer & the Crazy Feet
Company have made their mark
throughout Europe. Numerous
are the engagements in Germany,
Austria, Tunisia, Egypt, Canary
Islands and even Dubai. Also this
year, performances will be taking
place abroad.
Angelo Borer & the Crazy Feet
Company are characterized
especially by exceptional
choreographies that range from
folksy hits, classical pieces,
Broadway melodies to the
world-famous Greek Sirtaki.
This diversity brought him
and his company about many
important engagements and TV-
performances at home and abroad.
Crazy Feet has already been
many time a guest in well-known
broadcasts on Swiss, German and
Austrian television on many guest
appearances in TV talk shows.
Top pieces of dance such as the
‘Steiner Chilbi’, ‘CanCan’, ‘Rossini’,
‘Crazy Medley’ and ‘Sirtaki’ are
highlights that are popular in
entertaining shows and which
fascinate the audience. Angelo
Borer is very pleased to have been
able to celebrate his 30th jubilee
with his Crazy Feet Company
recently. The positive feedbacks
confirm that Crazy Feet is able
to offer a varied and intoxicating
show to everyone.
Angelo and his beautiful daughter
Aisha won the LA Music Award
as dance duo of the year 2014.
He was winner from LA Music
-Award 2014. Winner in Las Vegas
at Rumi Awards 2015. Recently
Angelo and Crazy Feet received
an award as Humanitarian Dance
Group of the year 2016.
The G.O.D Awards is a global
humanitarian awards institution
honouring the ‘Greatest
Humanitarians of the world.
www.godawards.com Angelo is
renowned as the most famous
tap dancer in the world and his
magnificent choreography is
unique and holds the audiences
glued to their seats wanting
more and more, in breathless
anticipation. His worldwide fans
can never get enough of The
Crazy Feet Company.
In October 10th - 17th Angelo
and Crazy feet company are
performing at Miss Latino del
Mundo elections 2016 CanCan.
While back in 2015 Angelo
worked as an actor in the new
series films ‘Dead End: At The
End We Die..’ film. His role as
the Killer Hugo Schwyzer, Scar
Face a spectacular crime gripping
Angelo B
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movie and is currently filming
the second part of ‘Someone
Dies Tonight’ by Croatian Film
Dirctor Viekoslav Katusin He also
got his first role in the United
States in the monumental epic
film The Regiment, by Film
Directors Stevin Stix Josey with
Jan Thurling. Angelo brings to
life all his roles which are very
realistic and reveals his true gift as
an awesome actor. I was certainly
glued to the screen, such is his
presence in films, as he certainly is
unforgettable in the villain roles.
Angelo is a genius at everything he
does from tap dancing, producing
shows to acting he is very versatile
and unique in that his rare skills
as an actor is contrast to him as a
great tap dancer making him the
most sought after creative artist
of today. A talent very humble
down to earth gentleman he is
a perfectionist in everything he
does and the results are awesome.
It is a feast for the audiences to
watch Angelo whether he is on a
movie screen or tap dancing one
is forever mesmerised and he
attracts fans worldwide who just
cant get enough and want more
and more, such is the magnetic
effect as one recognises a great star
in action. Watching both his roles
is a must. Here are the links:
www.crazy-feet-company.ch
www.crazy-feet-company.ch/
en-gb/movies/singsingsing_film-
en-GB
You Tube
www.youtube.com/
watch?v=35vxAzzulK8&sns=em
CVH 1st Class wish Angelo
Borer every continued success.
I particularly loved watching
Angelo sing and dance with The
Crazy Feet in this YouTube link,
and would encourage our readers
to watch this.
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Director of BAC
Properties UK
Ltd, Chairman of
Glossop Vehicle
Enthusiasts Club
( GVEC ) Owns 7
Rare Classic Cars,
the oldest is 1923
and the youngest
car is 1981.
Mike is a strong
humanitarian,
helps various
charities and
enjoys travel
and cooking. He
is a follower of
Manchester City
Football.
Talking Transport with MikeGLOSSOP CAR SHOW
2016
All hands to the pump (so to speak) it started
on Friday 20th May. This was the first time
that the GVEC had taken over the Glossop Car
Show at Manor Park, Derbyshire, England and
the committee were determined that they would
be organised to minimise traffic flow in the
park and also make sure that the vehicles were
parked to maximise the space.
On the Friday, the evening before the show,
committee members met up, to mark out
the catering, auto jumble, club stands and
individual entry parking areas. Armed with tape
measures, cans of white chalk spray, which is
an industrial marking for events to enable areas
to be marked out, but not create a permanent
mark. The committee split up in to two teams
to mark out the plots. On the instructions, it
does say that the chalk /paint, will last up to 3
to 4 days of wet weather and use. Let me tell
you, take no notice of these instructions if you
live in Glossop, it does not account for Glossop
weather.
On Saturday 21 st of May the committee arrived
at 5:45am on the morning of the show to find
that most of the markings had been washed
away or were extremely faint. The two hours the
previous evening had been in vain.
No time to waste, we set to work immediately
to mark out the areas and place the post we had
made with each club and stall holder’s names
on. Most of the stallholders were in place by
9am and the exhibitors cars started to arrive by
8:30am. It was a wet start to the morning but
the rain stopped around 7am, this was short
lived as we encountered small showers up to
9am. The GVEC members lined the entrance
road on each side with a selection of member’s
cars. The older pre-war vehicles were the first
cars you came across as you entered the park.
The members of the GVEC turned out with
over 50 cars and gave fantastic support
to the show with an impressive display of
vehicle in the centre field, along with each side
of the main drive into the park, an incredible
range of vehicles from the members with an
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The exhibitors turned up with
over 250 vehicles and considering
the weather this was an impressive
turn out.
The rain held off until around
12:30 then the showers started
and when I say showers, they
were torrential downpours. This
did not deter some exhibitors,
who huddled round under
their umbrellas. There was an
impressive reconstruction of an
accident, which was presented by
the Glossop Fire brigade. During
the course of the day, they had two
demonstrations of how they cut
people out of wreckage. Members
of the public that were visiting the
park and the exhibitors supported
both events.
Other interests at the show was
the new TESLA this was an all-
electric car with ability to self-
drive, this was a very busy stand
on the day and had a constant
flow of people looking at the car
and asking questions.
The commercial vehicles that
supported the day were very
impressive and gave a wide variety
of transport in the early 30 to 60s.
These groups have supported the
show for the past 5 years and it
was great to see the selection.
It was an enjoyable event and we
thank all who supported us and
will support us in the future.
See details and photographs of all
the trophy winners on our web
page - www.gvec.club.
2017 GVEC Glossop
Car Show May 20th
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Every Day Inspirational -
Today, I will present to you the founding
President at Tarasiouk-Kurbatov International
Wellness Foundation, Ambassador of Good Will
for SPMUDA International and Chairwoman
for International Outreach Community Service
Project at Woman’s Club of Stuart, Her Grace
Countess Tatania Kurbatov.
Her Grace, Countess Tatania Kurbatov chose her
occupation in order to better educate people.
Today, I will present to you
a very amazing Lady and
Founding President at Tarasiouk-
Kurbatov International Wellness
Foundation, Ambassador
of Good Will for SPMUDA
International and Chairwoman
for International Outreach
Community Service Project at
Woman’s Club of Stuart, Her
Grace Countess Tatania Kurbatov.
Her wonderful personality has
won my deepest respect and love,
because of her dear heart and
concern for people, who struggle
in life due to a life in a wheelchair.
Her life has brought her many
challenges, because she as well
is a handicapped person, who
has chosen to dedicate her life,
abilities and knowledge to the
assistance of people with physical
and psycho-emotional problems.
Through her professional and
charity work, she became an
example of survival and success
to thousands of people that she
has met. I am very proud of what
she has accomplished so far in life
and it is with a high respect and
honor for her that I am writing
this article.
She has been recognized by
Cambridge Who’s Who for
showing dedication, leadership
and excellence in Wellness
Counseling and Education
that focuses one’s attention
on living each moment to the
fullest, optimizing the innate
physical, emotional, spiritual
and intellectual potential that
ultimately brings individuals to
success.
She is also a copyrighted writer
and national instructor of
seminars with themes such as
“Teaching to Master the Fullness
of Life” and “Stress Management,”
she has professional expertise
serving as a, psychological,
theological, metaphysical and
business counselor. Countess
Tatania Kurbatov holds a master’s
degree in psychology from
Parkwood University and a
bachelor’s degree in metaphysics
from American Institute of
Holistic Theology. She also holds
a diploma in Small Business
Management from Ashworth
University and has graduated
from California and Ohio
Hypnotherapy academies. She is
currently studying in the post-
graduate program at University
of Sedona. In recognition of her
accomplishments, she received
the American Legion Award as
well as the President’s Award
for Academic Achievement and
Excellence. She is a member of
the Association for Humanistic
Psychology, the American
Board of Hypnotherapy, and
the Associated Bodywork &
Massage Professionals. Full of
life, creativity, productivity and
joy, she attributes her success to
hard work, discipline and the
support of her father, a recently
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The Tarasiouk-Kurbatov
International Wellness
Foundation was founded in
August of 2006 and it is a non-
profit corporation that was
established with dedication
to serve the local and global
communities. It is a public
charity organization designed
to sponsor the Health and
Wellness Education Projects for
people all over the world.
The story behind
the project
The inspiration for the ‘Wheels
of Life’ International Project
arose many years ago when
a paralyzed little Ukrainian
girl and her mother landed
at Kennedy Airport,
New York.The mother
(Countess Tamara
Angelique Kurbatov)
was asked if the girl had
her own wheelchair in the
luggage compartment. The
answer was “No, she never
had owned one”. A wheelchair
was delivered to the girl by the
airport service. At that moment,
for the first time in 6 years of
illness, little Tati experienced
the miracle of how a wheelchair
diminished her persistent pain
and constant dependency on
her mother’s arms.
Over 20 years later, in 2006 Tati
– the Countess Tatania Kurbatov
– founded the Tarasiouk-Kurbatov
International Wellness Foundation
and Wheels of Life project.
Wheels of Life is an International
Outreach Project that was
founded to serve underprivileged
wheelchair-bound individuals all
over the world. The project was
initiated in 2012 by Tarasiouk-
Kurbatov International Wellness
Foundation, Inc.
Wheels of Life objectives:
Step 1
Provide free wheelchairs to the
underprivileged handicapped
women in Ukraine, Moldova,
Poland and Romania. These
countries do not have well-
developed wheelchair industries
and, even if they do have some
manufacturing, it is low in
quality, small in quantities and so
expensive that the handicapped
women are left to decay in their
beds.
Improvement of mobility will
enhance the ability of the recipient
to study, work and participate in
daily life of their community.
Step 2
Grant free wheelchairs to
wheelchair-bound children in
countries where wheelchairs are
not easily available to the needy.
Increase of mobility will enhance
the ability of handicapped
children to study, play and
socialize.
Wheels of Life
by Heidi Elisabeth Hansen
retired doctor and bio-energy
practitioner, and her mother,
a nutritional counselor and
published author. To learn more
about a published motivational
trilogy, visit:
www.authorangelictarasio.org
Countess Tatania spends a lot
of her time to create events
and spread awareness about
handicapped issues. Besides
that, she also shows her tender
and loving nature by spreading
her love and compassion
through wonderful words of
wisdom in a group on Facebook
called ‘Universal Elevation of
Consciousness’ that many people
can enjoy every day. She always
makes me smile by her words and
postings of beautiful pictures that
show me a person, who is very
beautiful on the inside as well as
on the outside.
She says that she couldn’t have
accomplished anything without
the love and support of her
parents Count Tikhon Kurbatov
and Countess Tamara Angelique
Kurbatov. They have always
inspired her to reach beyond
the limitations of her physical
condition.
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Photographer-AlexanderAxelrod
ofAlexAxelrodPhotography
In the picture in the first row from the left: Vladimir
Bernstein, Countess Tatania and Countess Tamara Angelique
Kurbatov. In second row: Alexandra Axelrod - at Tarasiouk-
Kurbatov-International Wellness Foundation, Inc
Here is the Executive Board Members of the Tarasiouk-
Kurbatov International Wellness Foundation. Note: some
members are absent from the image.
Here are links to visit and get more
information about her incredible work:
Facebook
Wheels of Life
Tarasiouk-Kurbatov International
Wellness Foundation
Woman’s Club of Svtuart
SPMUDA International
Step 3
Improve wheelchair accessibility
in every country in the world,
based on the example and
experience of the U.S.A. The
governments of all countries must
admit the equality of rights of the
people in wheelchairs and enable
their accesses to public areas,
city streets, stores, supermarkets,
government buildings, restrooms,
theaters, cinemas and restaurants.
The elevators, automatic doors,
wheelchair ramps, curb cuts
must be provided for people with
mobility impairments in order for
them to transit easily and safely.
Step 4
With the assistance of UN and
European Union make positive
impact to the existing legislature,
giving handicapped individuals
equal rights and opportunities in
physical environment, safety and
independent living, as well as,
employment, education, housing
and freedom from abuse, neglect
and violation of human rights.
The Invacare Veranda
Wheelchairs Desk Length
Removable Arm-rests Elevating
Leg-rests Custom dimension seats
of 16×16, 16×18 or 16×20 inches
(depending on candidate’s needs).
In accordance to step I of the
Wheels of Life objectives, life-
saving free of charge wheelchairs
will offer new opportunities for
the women in need, making them
happier daughters, mothers,
wives and active members of their
communities.
The humanitarian support
of compassionate people will
always be remembered and
appreciated.
You are most welcome
to help out by making
a donation or to obtain
“Wheelchair Request Form”,
please contact the main office via
contact.
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Who is Heidi Elisabeth Hansen
Danish native Heidi Elisabeth
Hansen, born in Vordingborg,
Denmark. A journalist and author
of children’s & spiritual books.
Ambassador of Purpleday.org
- spreading awareness about
epilepsy globally. Lady in the Most
Honourable Order of Christian
Knights of the Rose (Canada
based organization) - providing
projects in society for the needy.
Supporter of ‘Peace One Day’,
‘Instruments of Peace’ &
‘MasterPeace’. Works at the
‘Danish Agency for International
Recruitment and Integration
under the Ministry of
Immigration, Integration and
Housing’. She is also a spiritual
singer (www.reverbnation.com)
Her motto in life is ‘There is only
One language – the language of
the heart. Help ever – hurt never.’
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Diabetes Care – what do we do?
by Dr Amir Hannan
identify any new problems,
manage any complications and
help you to understand your
healthcare needs.
What can you do?
• Learn about diabetes and what
it means for you. Ask questions!
• Educate yourself by working in
partnership with your doctor /
nurse / team
• Know your numbers – Blood
pressure, Lipid profile, Body Mass
Index, Kidney function. Know
what yours should be.
• Know what medications you
should take and how
• Talk to your doctor / nurse /
team about any side effects or
problems you face
• Read what your doctor or nurse
recommends and share how you
feel with them
• Get yourself checked at regular
intervals and know what needs to
happen next
• We signpost our patients to
“Diabetes Care” (http://tinyurl.
com/7bs5tmu) which helps to
inform patients & families
• Share what you learn with
friends, family and colleagues so
they can help too!
In the next edition, we will explore
more about what we mean by
monitoring ourselves
What is diabetes? Diabetes
is a lifelong condition that
causes a person’s blood
glucose level to become too
high.
How do we diagnose people
with diabetes? The diagnosis
is dependent on which type
you have:
Type 1 Diabetes is when the
pancreas doesn’t produce
insulin. This is usually diagnosed
by checking the blood glucose
level in somebody who becomes
rapidly unwell over a few days or
weeks, sometimes months. This is
not due to diet and usually does
not run in families.
Type 2 Diabetes is when the
pancreas does not produce
enough insulin or the body
becomes resistant to insulin. Often
patients have no symptoms at all
and is an incidental finding when
being screened for it. Usually a
simple blood test – the HBA1c
– helps to make the diagnosis. It
tends to be associated with obesity
and older people and tends to run
in families. It is far more common
than Type 1
What are the risks of diabetes?
Vision loss, blindness due to
diabetic retinopathy; kidney
impairment and kidney failure;
increased risk of cardiovascular
disease and stroke; peripheral
vascular disease and risk of lower
limb amputation; nerve damage
leading to peripheral neuropathy,
foot ulcers and increased risk of
infections; sexual dysfunction and
erection problems; miscarriage
and stillbirth
Many of these complications can
develop without you realising it.
The good news is that your nurses,
doctors and other team members
(eg podiatrist, optician, specialist
diabetes nurse, dietician, weight
management trainer) can advise
you on how to prevent problems,
In the last edition, we heard about
the Diabetes Epidemic that is
causing great concern throughout
the world. Dr Chand in his article
about “obesity” tried to break the
myth that this is primarily due to
lack of exercise. Instead most of
the cause (for patients with Type
2 or Non-Insulin Dependent
Diabetes Mellitus) is due to our
diet.
Dr Amir Hannan
is named as one
of the United
Kingdoms Top
50 Clinical
leaders by the
prestigious Health
Service Journal
(HSJ). He is also
Co-Chairman
of Greater
Manchester NHS
Values Group
and Chairman
of the World
Health Innovation
Summit.
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Ask Françoise with Françoise Pascal
Françoise
Pascal Profile
Born on the Island
of Mauritius, she
was educated
in Paris and
London a former
model, dancer
and became
one of Europe’s
biggest stars of
the seventies one
of the greatest
beauties of her
time a sitcom
star popular on
television and
films . Nowadays
Françoise is an
author, actress
and enjoys quality
time with her
family she loves
gardening and
pets.
Crush on my Boss
Hello Françoise,
I really fancy my boss and he is
so nice and charming but very
professional and he does have
a lovely good looking wife and
young children. He has never
shown any interest in me as a
person it is just business and
business and I just don’t know
what to do as every night I dream
of him and know we should be
together. Do you think I should
either seduce him or tell him
which is best and every time I go
to have a chat with him the phone
rings and he has asked me is there
anything wrong with me ? and
has asked his receptionist am I
not feeling well ? Isn’t it wonderful
how he cares.She has advised to
quit moping reminding , that he is
happily married and to leave well
alone she even cheekily suggested
I was a home wrecker so I’m not
talking to her. What can I do?
Caroline
Manchester
“Caroline,
Are you out of your mind? Do you
wish to be dismissed from your
job or be disrespected by your
colleagues and your boss. Get over
it girl. He is a happily married
man with children. Why do you
wish to break that! You got to
be insensitive and very selfish to
think that way. My advice to you is
leave it alone as I know and I feel
that he senses that feeling and will
never respond to you. This has
happened to me several times in
my career as a PA. I surely fancied
a couple of my bosses during
my working days but never did
anything about it because it is a
sensitive matter and I left it alone.
I know that my bosses sensed
my feelings and respected me for
being human. So get a life and get
a boyfriend of your own and stop
stealing other people’s husbands or
boyfriends!”
Dear Readers,
I understand the pain that
you go through, as I go
through the same as you each
time I think of my life in the
past.
www.francoisepascal.co.uk
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Stepdaughters make life hell
Dear Françoise,
I am a new step mother to three
teenage daughters who are a
handful except one nice one
the other two make my life hell
and I’m so unhappy and when
I complain to their dad he tells
them off and they get worse. It is
affecting our relationship where I
don’t like being in the same house
any more.
Sharon
London
“Oh gosh! You know Sharon,
when I was living with this man
who had two children a boy and
a girl it was a difficult task to
understand them. The boy was
quiet and really lovely, the girl was
a menace as she was coming into
her own personality. Teenagers
are a mystery to me, they can
be lovely or they can be horrid.
I really think that you have to
appeal to their better nature. Take
them shopping I am afraid it is a
matter of buying their love and
sometime you have to do it to have
a quiet life with your husband.
Telling him about it won’t solve
your problem, they see you as an
intruder and that their mother
should be in your place not you.
Their father won’t tell them off
the way their mother would, so
you also have to be very hard,
don’t allow them to walk over
you, tell them off if you have to,
make sure that when you do, you
do not make them feel unwanted
because their father and you want
them to be with you both and you
both love them equally. Sometime
you have got to be cruel to be
kind with teenagers. They will
complain to their father but then
if their father has any gumption
he will let them know that you are
boss in the house and that they
should do what you say. This is
a very sensitive subject and I do
apologise if My answer is not to
your satisfaction but as I say, it is a
difficult subject to deal with. I do
wish you good luck and hope that
you succeed at making them see
your way. By the way don’t ever
take sides with the three of them,
they will resent you even more.
Good luck Sharon. ”
Nasty Mother-in-Law
Dear Françoise,
I’m happily married to my
beautiful wife of 15 years our life
is wonderful our children are
grown up. I’m a very successful
dentist and life is bliss except for
my mother in law has moved in
with us this past two months and
is the witch from Hell.We are
going on a wedding anniversary
cruise and my naive wife has
only bought an extra ticket for
her darling Mother. How can I
explain I don’t want to go with
rat bag.pardon the expression but
my wife is so nice angelic and her
mother is so evil. .
Albert
Dallas
Texas
“Oh Albert, so sorry but this is
hell for you! Your mother in law
should understand that you are a
couple and you are not married to
her but to her daughter. Be strong
Albert, tell your wife that this is
like a second honeymoon for you
both on your anniversary and
that mother in law is not welcome
in your bed so to speak and that
you wish to spend those days
with your wife alone and with no
one else. If mother in law does
not understand, take the ticket
and cash it in. Besides you will
say who is going to look after the
house whilst you are both away?
Make sure that you lovingly tell
that to your wife about the second
honeymoon on your anniversary,
it is important that she understand
this. Tell your mother in law in
front of your wife about it too.
Have courage be brave. It will all
be sorted, it’s up to you to put your
foot down and be the man that
you are! Good luck Albert!”
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Here in Manchester I made the
most of a lovely day during the
cold weather and spent my days
off work walking the canals of
Central and Greater Manchester.
I paused along the way to sketch
and take photographs for painting
ideas. I love to paint water
reflections and wildlife and a
sunny day brings out the best of
them both.
I am fascinated by all nature. My
latest collection of paintings focus
on the relationship of wildlife
in the urban landscape. Even in
the centre of a massively build
up area (city centres) an oasis of
tranquility can be found amongst
the waterways where wildlife can
live in harmony with people. I love
the reflections created in canals,
ponds, puddles and man-made
structures and buildings. I try to
capture the amazing psychedelic,
almost hypnotic patterns, created
on a sunny day.
The Wharf
I am particularly happy with the
composition in the first painting
I did. The Wharf. I like the way
the bridge seems to lead you
to the red wharf building and
the positioning of the swan and
ducks. I found that high contrast
(by painting the edges very
dark) makes the sunlight ripples
in the water glow. I have been
experimenting with different
colours and found this mix of
warm ones worked really well.
I hope you like my new set of
paintings. I look forward to
showing you some more soon.
Please follow my work at:
Facebook:
Philip Ashley Art
Twitter:
@PhilipAshleyArt
Website:
philipashleyart.blogspot.co.uk
Philip Ashley Art
Philip is an artist
and photographer,
a former landscape
designer, He
specialises
in painting
portraits and
ocean creatures,
keeping tropical
and marine fish,
long distance
swimming,
snorkelling and
scuba diving. He is
a qualified SCUBA
diver he enjoys
travelling to see
some of the secrets
that lie beneath the
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Manchester Canal
Maybe it should have been called The Pink One. I’m trying out different hues and colour mixes. I wanted
the water reflections to glow like a neon light and the buildings to be misty. Again, I’m very happy with the
composition in this painting and I think I got the goose in just the right place. I think a comment I received
about this painting by Dilshad Dill Butt describes it perfectly.
“Sedate luminosity awakens in the wake....”
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Geese in the Evening Light
Another close up. This time in
subdued evening light. I tried to
create depth of field by painting
parts of the painting in fine detail
and parts blurred. I like the
positioning of the geese and the
bright reflection from a lamp.
Much more subtle colours than
my other paintings.
Ducks at the Marina
A close-up this time. A modern
block of flats at Droylsden Marina
created a wonderful reflection
that I just had to capture. This
has been one of my most liked
paintings on social media and I’m
very proud to have received over
2,600 likes, positive comments
and shares on Facebook for it.
I’m very happy with the way the
reflection turned out so pure and
clean looking. I love the way it
looks as if one of the male ducks is
getting in between the other male
duck and his girlfriend.
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Cloud Prince was the first horse
my husband and I bought a few
years ago. We were at the ranch
of my husbands friend bringing
him some veterinary supplies
he had bought, when he showed
us some new horses he had
recently bought from a rancher in
Colorado. He had seven beautiful
young horses in a large corral.
There were two beige, one black,
two chocolate brown, one white
or more like dark ivory, and then
there was the steel grey. His coat
and mane shined in the sun light
like diamonds. My husband said,
“The grey caught your eye, didn’t
it?” “Yes ,” I said. “He caught my
attention too.” We entertained
the idea of buying the horse, but
I didn’t take him seriously. Sure
enough, a week later we bought
the grey horse, Cloud Prince. A
year and half later, a little lady
named Sky came along too. She
was a little bit of a handful but
turned out to be a sweet horse.
Sky is a great horse and I love her,
but she will make my dear friend
very happy. My husband and I
sold Sky to my dear friend a short
time a go after she lost her beloved
horse, Knight Storm, to equine
pneumonia. I wanted to give Sky
as a gift, but she wouldn’t hear of
it. My husband said, “Since we
have Sky and CP (Cloud Prince)
and Sky came from her fathers
ranch and she helped train her.
You know what we could do?” I
did and it was the right thing to
do. I was happy to see Sky go to
someone who will love her and
give her the good home she so
rightly deserves.
CP is a handsome and sweet boy.
He loves attention. He is a little
bit of a prima donna. He has these
soulful and bright eyes that seem
to say, “You know you love me,
just admit it.” His coat is like the
swirls of a nimbus cloud with the
colours of white, grey, and steel
grey patched throughout his body.
His mane and tail, the colour
of charcoal, flow like a gentle
stream. He is well tempered and
gentle around other people and
other horses. But, he makes sure
you notice him first. He loves
carrots and apples for his treats.
He will gently nudge you with his
nose when he smells the treats as
though to say, “I know you have
my treats, please give them to me.”
I have a dear friend that had to
spend a few months in a nursing
and rehabilitation hospital to
recover from an accident she had.
She spent nearly two months at
Tulare Nursing and Rehabilitation
Centre doing therapy to recover
from her accident. During these
two months I came to know the
staff and the other patients as
well. I began just as a visitor to
keep my friend company and
help out with what she needed.
We kept company with other
patients during the many different
scheduled activities. I began
helping out here and there during
the activities, little by little until
I became a volunteer. I just sort
of walked right into it. I enjoy
being a volunteer because it is so
fulfilling. I enjoy working with
the elderly because they are such a
treasure. I have learned so much
about how one can deal with life’s
events through the turmoil and
tribulations this world throws
at us by their examples and
teachings. They have so much
knowledge to offer us if we only
take the time to sit down, listen,
and talk with them. So often they
are put aside and forgotten about,
this is a travesty of humanity, and
should be rectified.
In the years I have volunteered
there, I have come to know some
individuals in which their family
has placed them in the nursing
home and only visit them twice
a year, if at all. I have a hard time
dealing with the realisation of
this. How one can figuratively and
literally “dump” a family member
in a nursing facility and not visit
them to check on their well being
is disheartening. I’m not saying
this occurs a lot, but it happens.
There are other circumstances in
which some elderly have no other
recourse because they have no
family or the family has no viable
means of taking care of them
and a nursing facility is the best
possible answer for them. Our
elders are the ones who sacrificed
by giving of themselves with no
questions asked for the betterment
of their families, communities,
and country.
We owe it to ourselves and
especially to them, our beloved
elderly, to sit down and talk with
them so we can learn to be a better
version of ourselves then we think
we are.
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Darviny Darvinyby Christina V Howard
Q&A
Who, as a child, was your role
model?
“My greatest role model was my
mother, she was an entrepreneur
before the word became a trend.
She taught me early on that
anything is possible and that you
must create what you want in
life. I was raised in a bilingual
household, French-American. My
second role model was my dad,
an amazing Artist, he painted his
entire life. I am French and first
generation American, I grew up
going to school partly in France
and partly in the United States.”
As a French child, did you grow
up around food, around fashion
and around art?
“Food was part of my daily
routine, I cooked with my
family. In France as a child I
always cooked with both my
grandmothers, My grandparents
also made their own table wine.
I picked grapes with them and
helped make wine. I learned how
to can the summer vegetables,
bake goods and all the wonderful
things a French grandmother
knows to make. (this was in small
town called La Npoule in the
South of France near Cannes,
I still return with my daughter
every summer).”
Who than is your favourite actors
and actresses?
“As a child, I loved Brigitte Bardot
and Sydney Poitier. I also loved
the very early Star Trek’s with
Captain Kirk as a young man. I
loved the fashions on the early
start trek shows, in the 60s. Also
liked Katharine Hepburn she had
grace, style and elegance.”
Who the is then your favourite
singer?
“I liked Cher when she was on the
Sunny and Cher Show in the 60s,
she had amazing fashion style. She
had no fear and had a style of her
own. Cher continued her entire
life to be true to her style and self.”
When did you start cooking?
“I think my first cookery dish was
when I was 6 years old. I had a
crush on the boy who lived next
door and made him a cake with
dark blue icing because his mum
told me he liked blue.”
What are the qualities of a good
host or hostess?
“A great hostess is someone who
has grace, style and always makes
someone feel welcome in their
home, no matter what time or
day. He or she also knows how
to whip something up fast. My
friends know they can stop over
anytime, they are always welcome
to join us for a meal, a glass of
wine, tea, coffee or anything that
I am whipping up in the kitchen.
I love it when friends drop by
spontaneously, it always leads to a
great evening.”
Darviny Darviny lives in
Key Largo, Florida, she
loves to travel and shop,
bringing back artifacts and
goods found in the remote
of places to the best known
places. Darviny Darviny
is more than an author
and presenter she has that
special down to earth warm
personality that you feel you
have known her for years,
yet that classy sophisticated
glamour that rare stars have
the real inner and outer
beauty that just shines out.
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Can you help describe simple
steps for table settings and
displays?
“A beautiful setting is something
that is important to me. In French
its called the art of the table L’art
De la Table. It does not need to
be fancy, just use what you have.
If you like flowers, pick your own
flowers, use what is outside bring
it inside. I have been known to
take sheets or bedspreads and
use them as tablecloths, a sarong
on the beach becomes my picnic
cloth. Be creative. I live in the
tropics, so I often use palm fronds
and bougainvillea as decorations
for my table settings. Mix and
match things, use what you have
in your house, candles of all
colours and sizes. Mix and match
glasses and dishes they do not
need to all match. sometimes the
most creative and unconventional
tables are the ones your guests will
like the most. Think outside the
box, be daring, be bold and always
be you.”
What is your own fashion style?
“I have never followed the trends,
as I just like what I like, which
has become my own style. I love
vibrant colours, because I live in
a hot climate and love to mix and
match. However, I like the 60s and
70s influence to my dressing.”
Who are your favourite fashion
designers?
“Designers, I do not have a
favourite one as I like the new
young designers that come out
from time to time who do not
have a name yet.”
What are your favourite dinner
parties?
“My favourite dinner parties are
the ones that are impromptu, or
the ones where no one knows
each other and I have invited an
interesting mix of friends from
different walks of life. It always
tends to lead to interesting
conversation and many times
new friendships are made. One
of my most memorable parties,
was one of these, before I knew
it, someone took out a guitar,
and all instruments came out,
tambourines, African drums, and
we all played and created music
very late into the night, it was fun.
Another one I remember from a
long time ago, one of my friends
took out costumes and wigs and
the evening turned out to be quite
memorable. If a dinner party is
tending to be dull, I always have a
a bag of questions that I ask to go
around the table to liven things
up a bit, this usually creates a fun
evening.”
What are your hobbies?
“I am an Artist as my dad was and
I paint very large canvases using
oils. I collect things. I love going to
antique stores, and shopping.”
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Where do you get inspiration for
your art?
“I get inspired by travel and
finding things from other
countries that I do not see in my
own. Travelling is inspiring and
it has been one of my greatest
teachers.”
Darviny, what do you do to chill
out?
“I have an 8 year old who keeps
me very busy. I became a mother
very late in life. I had my first
and only little girl at age 45. So,
while the kids of my peers are
gone to university and they are all
enjoying the empty nest and time
for themselves, here I am in the
mix of all things kids. I am by far
the oldest mother in the school
yard!”
If you could go back in time to
meet someone from the past who
would that be?
“I would like to meet Gandhi.”
Who would you like to meet now?
“I think I would like to leave that
up to chance, sometimes you
meet someone, in an airport, on a
plane, in your travels and they say
something or a conversation that
arises and they are just the person
you are meant to meet at that
moment in time.”
Did you ever design clothing, as
your very creative?
“Yes, as a matter of fact I did,
when I was younger. I owned a
boutique where I designed and
manufactured my own clothing.
I also owned a restaurant for 15
years in my younger days.”
Did you enjoy those days?
Back then, the boutique and
restaurant were right next to each
other, which made it easy work-
wise. I held fashion shows in my
restaurant and and my customers
went to the boutique after lunch
or dinner, that was many years
ago. It was entertaining back then,
and loads of fun. But I don’t think
I would have the energy to do that
now. However, I loved having my
boutique as my endless closet.”
Photos©CarolEllisofLittleSaltwww.carolellis.com
Forinfopleasecontactmeatcarol@carolellis.com
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her lovely insight, and sharing her
hosting skills was very enjoyable.
We shall definitely be welcoming
her back again.
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Travel with me... Mallorca
by Olga Vlady
Olga Vlady is a
highly renowned
producer and
respected in the
field of Television
& Film. She lives
in Mallorca. A
Super Model,
she has appeared
in many TV
Commercials and
Music Videos.
Enjoys horse
riding and playing
golf and likes to
partake in several
golf tournaments.
She travels the
world with her
company OVlady
a video and
photo production
company
www.ovlady.com
I’m a passionate traveler. I like to discover
new cities and countries, religions and
cultures, to learn new things. It inspires
and gives energy and this opens up new
horizons;) Let’s travel together
TRAVEL WITH ME to...... MALLORCA
the amazing Balearic’s Island
Spain is a place where you can combine a
beach, sightseeing and leisure. You will enjoy
the stunning scenery, mountains, beautiful
architecture - temples and churches,
museums and galleries, fortresses and castles,
excellent beaches, festivals and celebrations
throughout the year.
Every region and city in Spain is interesting
in its own way. In Barcelona you can find
not only the monuments of the past, but
also the work of contemporary artists. Visit
Valencia, San Sebastian and Madrid. Well,
fans of creative genius Salvador Dali certainly
recommend going to the town of Figueres.
Cuisine of Spain - is a variety of 17 dishes
in one (by the number of territorial units).
In every region of the country has its own
culinary specialties and traditions. National
product - jamon, paella, tapas, tomato soup
gazpacho. Drink in Spain - it is a separate
item of expenditure for any gourmet. Popular
Catalan and Andalusian wine, fortified wine
sherry - one of the main symbols of Spain,
and, of course, sangria, which is made from
sweetened dry red wine, flavored with spices,
and with the addition of fruit.
I recommend on your sightseeing ‘must
see’ list the Best things to Do and See in
Mallorca.
Mallorca - one of the most beautiful places
in the world. The beauty of the mountain
scenery and hundreds of beaches and mild
climate attract millions of tourists from
around the world. Perfect for a beach holiday,
rock climbing, scuba diving, sailing or
windsurfing.
Each region of Majorca is attractive in
its own way. Northeast attracts historical
monuments, the East Coast - beaches and
caves, the north and west - picturesque
mountains and villages like from a picture or
postcard.
First of all - Discover Palma de
Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca Pearl of the
Mediterranean is the capital city
of the Balearic Islands. Every
year Majorca receives 15 million
tourists. Areas of Palma, such as
La Lonja and the old town, are
saturated in history and dignified
architecture, which you can easily
explore the narrow streets by foot.
*Palma Cathedral
Palma de Mallorca is best known
for La Seu - the magnificent
cathedral - a masterpiece of
Gothic architecture.
*Royal Palace of La Almudaina
Located opposite vying with La
Seu. It’s a mix of Moorish and
gothic styles, the stately stone
palace houses a central courtyard,
Hall of Councils, King and Queen
rooms, chapel and Gothic hall.
The Palace is used for official
events involving dignitaries and
visiting members of the Spanish
royal family.
*The Fundación La Caixa
Has a nice museum, restaurant
and bar, and a book shop all under
the roof of one of Palma’s modern,
architectural highlights called the
Gran Hotel as it used to function
as such from 1903 – 1953, always
well worth a wonder through
to catch some of the passing
exhibitions.
*Bellver Castle
The 14th century Castell de
Bellver has been a royal fortress,
summer residence and even a
prison, and is a striking Palma
landmark. From there open
panoramic views from the top on
Palma and the pine forests that
surround it. Over looking the
Paseo Maritimo and La Lonja,
even the view alone is incredible.
Enjoy Palma de Mallorca via
Ninebot Segway.
Open Palma on the Ninebot.
Begin a tour through the narrow
streets of the old city center,
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park, where once was the sea. Visit
the best places of Palma in short
time. Fascinating secrets of the
old city combined with panoramic
views of the coastline - will make
this trip unforgettable.
You can choose one of the four
types of tour in Palma de Mallorca
on the web site
www.funrunpalma.com
Drive the Tramuntana & Hiking
in Mallorca.
Cape Formentor - the main
postcard views of Majorca and get
to it only by car from the Island’s
capital, Palma de Mallorca, only
about 70 kilometers. The road lies
amidst beautiful scenery, orange
groves and almond orchards,
gradually rising higher and higher,
and the view from the car window
replaced hillsides covered with
dense pine forests. So it will be up
to the town of Port de Pollensa,
located in a cozy cove, but another
13.5 kilometers to the lighthouse
awaits serious test - a very steep
and narrow mountain serpentine.
There are annual classic car rally
and cycling. The first lighthouse
‘Formentor’, located at an altitude
of 210 meters above sea level, lit
in 1863. Previously as a fuel used
olive oil. Today the lighthouse
powered by solar panels and is
controlled remotely.
Descending from the Cape, be
sure to check out *the beach
‘Formentor’ in the eponymous
cove. Here it is one of the most
well known hotel ‘Formentor”’ It
visited Winston Churchill, Charlie
Chaplin, Grace Kelly and Prince
Rainier, Audrey Hepburn, Jacques
Chirac, Mikhail Gorbachev.
Going further south, you’ll see
two *mountain lakes - Cuber
and Gorg Blau, they are located
at a height of 780 and 600 meters
above sea level respectively. In
fact, it is not a lake, a reservoir
supplying drinking water to Palma
de Mallorca and the nearest towns.
Visit the best Tramuntana’s towns
and villages in Mallorca.
The most famous of them is
Soller. In the valley where it
is grow the bulk of oranges,
tangerines and lemons Mallorca.
Transport attraction - an old tram
that runs between Soller and Port-
de-Soller.
Stroll around one of Mallorca’s
beautiful small villages and you’ll
feel as though you’ve stepped back
in time. The most enchanting are
Banyalbufar, Valldemossa, Deià
(often very busy in summer) and
Fornalutx – named Spain’s most
picturesque village.
A little further south is village
Deia, the number of residents
which does not exceed 700
people. English writer and scholar
Robert Graves was one of the first
foreigners who have settled here.
A total of 17 km from Palma
de Mallorca is the last point of
our ‘mountain tour’ - the city
Valldemossa, became known
throughout the world, thanks
to the writer. In 1838 George
Sand and Frederic Chopin spent
there winter. Frederic Chopin
created here twenty-four his most
famous preludes. Discover the
beauty and rich cultural heritage
of Valldemossa, the historic town
in West Mallorca within the
Tramuntera mountain range.
Activities in Mallorca.
Mallorca is full of places to have
fun, here’s a short list: 41 Yacht
Club, 25 golf courses, casino
club, “Marinelend” with views
of dolphins and other marine
animals as well as three water
parks - Aqualand, Western Park,
52 museums, 50 local festivals
for year, two racecourse, 12
horse clubs, 200 tennis courts,
diving club, five theaters and
concert halls, four national parks
(Cabrera, Albufera, Dragonera
and Mondragó), 48 natural areas
protected by the state.
Cycling - one of the most revered
on the island of Mallorca sports.
Each tourist area of Majorca has
bike rental and there are special
bike trails. There are excellent
conditions for practicing classic
‘plain’ cycling as well as for
mountain biking.
GOLF is very popular, as is almost
always a warm sunny weather
and the rains are rare. You can
play all year round. Golf courses
are located in the most beautiful
places in Mallorca, usually with
sea view. Here you can see wild
goats, different kinds of rare birds
and turtles. SUP, Yachting, boats.
Hiking is well developed in
Mallorca. The surroundings and
the mountains themselves Sierra
de Tramuntana, listed in UNESCO
World Heritage, are most popular.
In these beautiful mountains,
Cala Ratjada