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MONTAZURE – ULTIMATE ISLAND LIFESTYLE

MontAzure is fast establishing itself as the most exceptional mixed-use community on Phuket and recent activities and announcements add to the unique appeal of the island unique upscale lifestyle destination.

The development’s anchor hotel broke ground in late July, and a new partnership was an- nounced that marks the addition of an upmar- ket senior living village within MontAzure. The beachfront zone continues to draw high pro- file investors and lifestyle aficionados, and the MontAzure executive team has been giving back to the local community with sponsorship and support for worthy causes.

TWINPALMS RESIDENCES MONTAZURE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS Construction progress remains firmly on schedule at Twinpalms Residence MontAzure where 8 of the 11 buildings have now topped out INTERCONTINENTAL PHUKET RESORT plete leisure destination, the resort will ap- with the majority of units offering owners un- ARRIVES IN KAMALA peal to honeymooners as much as families. interrupted views of stunning Kamala Bay. The As an integral part of MontAzure, InterCon- Guests can look forward to an exquisite range development’s other buildings are also rising tinental Phuket Resort will be positioned as of gastronomic adventures at the resort’s res- swiftly from the sand as the island’s first truly one of the most exclusive luxury options on taurants and the property will also offer ex- beachfront condominium takes its impressive Phuket and will offer guests direct beach ac- ceptional facilities and services for weddings, shape. Buyers looking for more than the stand- cess to complement the breathtaking views private functions and high level meetings. ard 1- or 2-bedroom apartment can now create from the resort’s swimming pool. Top notch their own unique ground floor penthouse by facilities will include a beach club, a world- ONWARDS AND UPWARDS combining units into a 3- or 4- bedroom resi- class spa, a well equipped fitness center, and Kamala Senior Living Co Ltd, a partnership dence, complete with its own private pool and a dedicated kids’ club, as well as a signature between Thai property firm Nye Estate Co direct access to the beach and ocean. Club InterContinental. Designed as a com- Ltd, Chewathai Public Co Ltd, LPN Develop-

ment Plc and CH Karnchang Plc, is part of a hold a Phuket Kid’s Water Safety Training Pro- MontAzure is a unique 73-hectare (180 acre, joint venture company that plans to develop gram event at MontAzure Beachfront Sales 455 rai) master-planned luxury resort and an upscale residential village at MontAzure. Gallery and HQ Beach Lounge on the shores residential lifestyle community that extends High-end residences are planned for the proof Kamala Bay. More than 50 Thai and inter- from Phuket’s forested mountainside down ject, which will occupy a secluded hillside lo- national children joined the event and were to the pristine beachfront at Kamala bay. The cation offering buyers a peaceful, natural set- given instruction on a range of skills by a development occupies one of Phuket’s last re- ting with exceptional sea and sunset views. team of 12 visiting professional lifeguards maining prime waterfront locations. The development will also provide a range of from Australia, assisted by 15 lifeguards dedicated facilities and amenities for mature from around Phuket. The training sessions For more information call +66 (0)76 604 000, residents, and will be managed by a leading included basic water safety principals, the +66 (0)93 624 8800 or visit www.montazure.com international senior living brand. role of a lifeguard, basic CPR, and under-

standing tides and surf conditions. Mon- LIVE SAVING SUPPORT tAzure will also provide on-going support MontAzure recently joined forces with Phuket for a “Nippers Lifesaving Club” to be imple- Life Saving Club & Surf Life Saving Australia to mented later in the year. 12 13 14 Twinpalms Residences / MontAzure 15 DEEP RELAX PHUKET – THE PEARLS OF THE ANDAMAN

It is a world apart when you step into Deep Relax Spa, located near Laguna Phuket and Surin Bang Tao beach. The Deep Relax Phuket signature spa service and massage skills are incomparable and are top of the class.

When the guests arrive, choice of compli- mentary drinks like S.pelligrino, Perrier, Coke, Mineré or hot green tea will be served. At Deep Relax, we have different kinds of massages, 2 hours spa Express packages and the all time popular signature spa packages to suit the guests’ prefernces and time. Our experienced therapists will use all the natural and ancient ingredients togther with their magical and mystical massage skills will coax you into the state of perfect balance of body, mind and soul. So if you had a fun day at the sea sand sun or feeling too lazy to go anywhere... Deep Relax Phuket is the choice, where amazing pampering awaits you.

Now you can have more choices to visit Deep Relax nearest to your location. Deep Relax Cherntalay which is located near to Laguna Phuket and a new branch Deep Relax Surin Bang Tao which is located along the Surin Bang Tao beach near to Palm Seaside which will suit perfectly your holiday itinerary or a simply hideaway afternoon.

Call us or your hotel front desk concierge for more informations and we will usher you or your family and friends into Deep Relax Phuket seamlessly like a magic carpet. www.deeprelaxspa.com

16 17 Ms. Praploypitchayapak Starrat, managing director and Mr. Suwan Theerarattananukulchai, managing director of founder of The Aristo Group, is experienced in managing The Aristo Group is an approachable, easy going properties such as the 6th Avenue Surin Condominiums and down-to-earth person. He is also the distributor of and The Aristo Condo Surin Beach. Honda and mobile phone brands in the north-eastern Due to high demand The Aristo Group continues to region of Thailand. develop more properties in Phuket, Thailand.

For more information contact Gao & Louis For restaurant reservations or more information contact: Office: +66 (0)76-604-528 Taechit & Mamuang Mobile : +66 (0)93-563-1777 (Gao) Home: +66 (0)76-602-903 +66 (0)91-889-0845 (Louis) Mobile: +66 (0)61-019-2333 Email: [email protected] Or visit: www.thearisto-group.com that is part of a hotel operation. In this way, PIONEERING PHUKET DEVELOPERS “buyers will not only reap the rewards of gaining a regular income stream but will also be afforded the opportunity to use that investment whilst on vacation in Phuket”. This exclusive concept offers investors the possibility of “testing the waters” in Phuket, with the option to sell back the property should they so desire. This model is the ideal vehicle for new investors hoping to better understand the Phuket property market with very low risk. It enables them to receive a great ROI thanks to its enviable beachfront location. While Phuket is known for attracting retirees to the island, this development will also attract a younger demographic seeking to ‘tap into’ the real estate sector.

When asked whether their business model and focus were changing as a result of this new type of development, the duo explained that “we always want to be forward thinking and innovative”. “We are not abandoning our core market” but rather have cleverly chosen to expand based on what the market is dic- tating. Building and construction plans are being finalised and construction is expected to commence in the summer of 2018.

When one looks at any of their condominium developments, it becomes immediately Pioneering developers, Sai and evident that a sophisticated aesthetic, dé- cor and design are applied to all their pur- Danny continue to impress with pose-built properties. This thoughtful busi- their innovative and forward ness insight is one of the key philosophies thinking property developments. that separates the dynamic duo from many other property developers. The company’s business model and ethos reflect lifestyle The site for the interview was Catch Beach intelligent and resourceful people who are living at its best. When asked to interview prominent property Club, Bang Tao. This location was selected always responsive to market trends. It’s been developers Danny and Sai, I wasn’t sure what in part because they’re loyal patrons of the a relatively short period of time since the Danny and Sai are pioneering a new type of to expect. All I knew was that they were ex- restaurant but also because their upcoming company’s inception, yet impressive sales re- After the highly successful 6th Avenue Surin iums and condo-hotels, the co-founders pur- business practice in Phuket, demonstrating tremely busy and with good reason. Since hotel development will be situated in Bang cords, including 74% of The Peaks Residence Condominium development comprising a sued their biggest challenge to date. Adding that businesses can flourish while still main- starting Latitude 7 group, the parent company Tao. It’s easy to understand why they made Kata Noi being presold and in only 5 months, full hotel service style condo-hotel, they be- to their impressive portfolio is the soon to be taining a forward thinking attitude and ethical responsible for the highly popular 6th Avenue the decision to invest more than 2 years, fi- have amazed the property development gan creating their second development. Pal- constructed Bang Tao development. This is principles. The dynamic team is planning on Surin development, their stellar reputations nalizing the land deal in order to secure this community. myrah Surin is a tropical paradise, reflective an opportunity quite unlike any other. Bang doing a lot more than creating superb condo- were created. Their impressive achievements development. The magnificent views over of its name Palmyra, Ton-Taan in Thai, which Tao, a trending suburb of Phuket that lies miniums, as they want to focus on helping the are widely known and they’ve managed to Bang Tao beach are breathtaking and unlike In addition to their savvy business practices is a large palm tree with deep historical her- between Surin and Nai Yang beaches, is syn- community they’ve been part of for so many accumulate a number of condominium and some Phuket beaches, Bang Tao evokes such are their unique dispositions. People in the itage. The 166 apartments provide buyers onymous with luxury living and boasts some years. Their upcoming hotel development will condo-hotel developments in a brief period a feeling of calmness. restaurant, ranging from waiters, waitress- with expertly designed condominiums in a of the most prestigious resorts and villas in donate a portion of the rental income gener- of time. Foreign investors represent 95% of es and managers, immediately welcomed lush tropical setting. It’s an ideal investment Phuket. With a pristine beach spanning 4km ated to charity. “We need to focus our atten- buyers and a comprehensive strategy taking Standing near the entrance, Danny and Sai them. This wasn’t because they were celebri- opportunity for those seeking to capitalize (6 miles) seemingly untouched by human in- tion on helping the community and children clients from purchase right through to the greeted me warmly and I was immediately ties like Leonardo DiCaprio, (who visited the on the bustling energy of Phuket, whilst still terference, it’s easy to understand why this in need, which is why we would also like to management of properties, provides this suc- struck by the quiet confidence this dynam- restaurant earlier in the year) but rather, be- being able to retreat to one of Phuket’s top is one of the most desired destinations in create an orphanage with the support of our cessful formula. ic duo exudes. These are two very strong, cause they are respected and revered in their beaches, Surin beach, located a mere 300m Phuket. It is home to many magnificent 5 star clients and projects. We must all do our part to profession and in the Phuket community. It walk away. resorts and condominiums, as well as thriv- help those in need”. You will seldom hear them is abundantly clear that people with whom ing retail strip malls such as Boat Avenue. discuss such philanthropic endeavors because they come into contact genuinely like them The Peaks Residence Phuket provides 435 another fascinating fact is their humility. This and in the property development world this foreign and Thai freehold luxury seaside con- After securing one of the last remaining is probably the reason for their enormous suc- speaks volumes. It’s this very personable at- dominiums that offer superior contemporary beachfront parcels of land, the couple are cess and what I predict will be a very long and titude that distinguishes them, as irrespec- and luxurious designs. Overlooking the ma- now contemplating their preferred hotel prosperous career for them both. tive of their successes, Danny and Sai remain jestic blue waters of Kata beach and nestled partner for the development of a 5 star re- themselves. The accomplished duo remain between the lush mountainous vistas, the sort. While no final decisions have been For further information about the aforemen- kind, humble and approachable, creating development has received an enormous made at this time, discussions have been on- tioned developments, including investment innovative property developments that are amount of interest and in turn, presales. It is going with a prominent hotel brand. Other opportunities, please refer to the following: always market driven. conveniently located whilst still offering the hotel brands may still have the opportunity tranquility and peace that is achieved by liv- to vie for the coveted partnership, in order 6th Avenue Surin The pioneering couple have maintained ing atop the hills of Kata Noi. This is one of the to become part of a truly exceptional hotel www.6avenuephuket.com a certain style of business practice very in last remaining developments that provides concept. The brand aligned with the devel- Palmyrah Surin keeping with Thai culture. They are cogni- spectacular views of the ocean and if you’re opment will manage the 235 room hotel www.palmyrahsurin.com zant of the fact that each person has two familiar with Phuket property then you know comprising 45sqm apartments. The Peaks Residence ears yet only one mouth and therefore be- that seaside land on where to build is very www.thepeaksresidence.com lieve one should listen more and talk less. difficult to secure. Being located only a short Danny and Sai commented that many people This perspective has afforded them the abil- stroll away from wonderful restaurants and want to purchase a property in Phuket but shopping precinct, The Peaks Residence af- are unsure about the best ways to approach SALES: Lin Prachakrich ity to learn rapidly and surpass their com- 邮件 fords a much sought after lifestyle. it. This development offers buyers an alter- Email : [email protected] petitors. They know exactly what they are 手提 native to the usual condo, villa and house Tel : +66 (0)81 892 2419 doing and have created their own way of We Chat 微信: linphuket doing business. The Ocean Club Phuket is another exciting options. 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Diamond Condominium is an exclusive condominium complex situated alongside Phuket’s renowned west coast beach, Bangtao. The development comprises 292 classi- cally designed condominiums featuring 1-4 bedrooms with complete living spaces to include gourmet diner kitchens, luxurious bathroom suites and spacious private terrac- es overlooking the resort-like 2000 sqm. of tropical landscaping and aquatic zone.

want to build something that people want to buy; something that has good quality, is great value and in a prime location for a correct and affordable price”.

And indeed he stays true to what he believes and is committed to delivering his promises! Diamond Condominium enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of this tropical paradise and condominium come at surprisingly afforda- are ideally located between Laguna and Surin ble prices. Rating from 3.5 to 25 Million Baht, Beaches and are surrounded by restaurants, there is a selection of well-designed and prac- shopping centers, luxury spas and massage tical 1 to 4 bedroom floor plans to choose facilities and perhaps most importantly, you from. Simply put, it’s not only an amazingly are just minutes from some of the regions affordable dream but a dream come true. finest beaches. Our shuttle bus is available to take you to unspoilt Bangtao Beach for a fun Whether you want an invigorating swim or a day out with your family or a refreshing swim Providing a unique opportunity for freehold relaxing time with family and friends, at the in the dreamy turquoise waters of the Anda- ownership along the Andaman coast, Dia- heart of our project is a Olympic Size Swim- man Sea. For those who prefer a little exercise, mond Condominium is brought to you by a ming pool set within 2,000 sqm of park-like the sea and a whole host of other activities are highly experienced development team. Own- tropical landscaping. With a total land size of a short stroll away. ers and guests will benefit from the globally approximately 9472.4 sqm, the 292 units will recognized property management service of be professionally managed by Jones Lang La- In addition, the project is under construc- Jones Lang LaSalle. Salle. Diamond Condominium we offer inves- tion with all required approvals, such as tors a 7% guaranteed return on investment Government EIA (Environmental Impact As- To receive your Diamond Condominium prop- for 5 years. sessment), so you can be assured our envi- erty investment portfolio please contact our ronmental management practices are to the sales office. Words and expressions come and go and highest standards and all within a secure, gat- ed community. For thousands of years, the diamond has eventually lose their essence. Nevertheless, reigned supreme among the gems of this “Location, Location, Location” still holds true today and should never be ignored when in- Good things come and go and you should planet. It is timeless and truly the ultimate take advantage when the opportunity arises. symbol for sophistication and refinement. vesting in real estate. The site for this premium community has been carefully selected, Buying an apartment at Diamond Condo- That’s why we have named our premium res- and enjoys a prime location between Laguna minium is such an opportunity - the ultimate idential development “Diamond Condomini- and Surin Beaches, one of the most sought-af- coastal lifestyle is waiting for you. um”. We firmly believe that our project offers ter areas on this island paradise. Set amidst a you the highest quality, yet a surprisingly af- spectacular tropical landscape with the Anda- diamondcondominium.com fordable price! man Sea to the West and lush tropical moun- Instagram: diamondcondophuket tains to the East, a cooling breeze on your skin A quality community is hard to find, and is of- and fresh air to breathe are part of the Dia- ten unattainable for most people because it mond experience. is priced beyond their means. This is not the case, however, at Diamond Condominium. Time spent at Diamond Condominium will Project Manager and Developer Jo D’Hondt, provide you with all the conveniences that with unerring determination, states: “We make for a perfect holiday. At Diamond you 26 27 WALLY GREEN – DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE, A FULL SEAVIEW ON SURIN BEACH TO BUILD A LIFE WORTH LOVING WITH ANDAMAYA

“I was shot twice by the time I was “You have to think of everything. For in- have to go to LA this weekend because it’s With over 30 million visitors ex- stance, there’s 1000s of ways to serve. And winning at a festival there.” 13,” Wally told me. “I owned six there’s so many things to think about when pected in 2017, Thailand is likely guns. Everyone I grew up with then you return the ball. You have to think sever- One year Wally and some friends threw to remain a very attractive prop- is dead,” he said. al moves ahead.” a weekly party, “Naked Ping Pong”. They osition for real estate investors. Wally has seen me play chess. invited everyone they knew to a friend’s About eight million of these visitors He then walked back to his side of the ping “It’s EXACTLY like chess. But also physi- apartment in Tribeca that was big enough pong table. He took out his iPhone. Using cal.” to fit a ping pong table and the few people will head for the famous island of his iPhone as the racket, he served the ball. they thought would show up. Phuket, which offers some of the He beat me 11-0. We were having a three hour lesson that It got mobbed. “Ok,” he said, “everything you are doing day. It ended with me doing a back- So they pitched the idea of a ping pong best beaches in Asia as well as an is wrong.” hand-backhand-forehand-forehand, then club to Susan Sarandon and other inves- enviable lifestyle. The west coast of forehand at the other end of the table – tors. And the club, “Spin” was born. That’s The way I held the racket was wrong. the island boasts the most amazing The way I stood with my legs was wrong. then random. where Wally has been giving me the les- The way I hit the ball and then the way Then start over. He shot 100 balls at me one sons. Now Spin has locations all over the sunsets and Surin Beach is one of I followed through after the hit was all after the other. country. the best places to experience them, wrong. “Again! Again! Good! No! No! No! Close The angle of my wrist was wrong as I the racket! You’re crossing over when you After one three hour lesson I was exhaust- with its ideal location in the center, waited for the ball to come to my side was follow through. Just go up!” ed. I didn’t think ping pong could be so tir- and only a 20-minute drive from Ugh. I had too many bad habits. I kept ing. We went upstairs. wrong. Phuket International Airport and the The way I held the racket at a slight angle doing them. How do I stop the bad habits? “I’m going to Israel next week because to the table was wrong. 40 years of bad habits are hard to get rid of. one of my students is in a big tournament famous Patong nightlife. My backhand was all wrong. It’s like being afraid to say “no” after 40 there.” The way I had grown up and lived my life years of telling everyone “yes”. It’s a cliche to say, “Life is short”. It’s a cli- was mostly wrong. We took a break. che to say, “You only have one life.” He kept streaming shots at me non-stop. But if you take one chance a year, some- “No, no, no,” he said. “No! Go up!…No!… “Why did you go to North Korea?” thing unexpected, something you love, you Close the racket…No!…Use the other foot “I like to do things that are BIG. Every build a life worth loving. to shift weight…No! No!” year I want to make sure I do something re- So many times I’ve spent years just strug- So we stopped. ally big. Really special. gling for money, thinking it will buy happi- “I saw the North Koreans were listing a ness. What a waste! He came over to my side of the table. He tournament so I applied and I got in! I was was looking down. I was afraid he was the only non-Asian there. We scheduled our next lesson. Then Wally thinking, “why am I doing this?” “Once I got there they took my phone. showed me his unicycle Segway. I think it’s I had no way of getting in touch with the called a Ninebot. The project consists of three condominiums A huge common swimming pool and two He stood behind me and grabbed my with seven luxury apartments in each. With fitness rooms with top quality professional arm and moved it up as if I were hitting the outside world for ten days. Couldn’t call my “I have to head off to the tables,” he told wife. If something happened there was no me. “I always like to play there every day.” the exception of studios, all apartments have equipment complete the project. ball. a private swimming pool and full sea views. proof I was even there. He stood on the Ninebot and he start- In Surin, one can find every aspect of a re- “See!,” he said. “Like this. Like this.” The project is located on the hillside just 500 For an investor, this project offers a guaran- “So I just played ping pong. And they ed weaving in and out of the crowd as he laxed tropical lifestyle with top rated resorts I wanted to be friends. meters from the sea, surrounded by luxury teed R.O.I., since all high-end villas and lux- were GOOD!” cruised down the sidewalk on his robotic like Amanpuri and Twin Palms, a great selec- villa resorts. A private access road with 24- ury apartments in the area are usually fully “Not only were the better than me,” he unicycle. Then he was gone. tion of restaurants for fine dining as well as I’ve been playing ping pong for 40 years. hour security offers peace of mind to future booked for the peak season — sometimes said, “but the entire crowd was cheering for cozy bars, fashion boutiques, and of course I had a table as a kid. My dad and I would owners. The buildings are integrated into the even a year in advance. The rental rates in play every night. We would play for hours. them and booing constantly at me. I was exhausted, I went down into the sub- the beautiful turquoise sea. “So I decided, forget this. Let’s have fun way to practice doing standup comedy surrounding nature, and their very low visual Surin are normally higher than for the rest of And during the day, my friend Jonathan impact reinforces the feeling of calmness. the island. and I would play matches up to 100 every with this. Let’s make crazy shots. Let’s jump again with an unfriendly crowd. Over the past 10 years, the hills of Surin have up and down after every point. Let’s get the I want to do my special thing each year. I been very popular among up-market resort day. The three buildings have only five floors and As the project is in the early stages of con- crowd laughing and jumping with me. I fo- want my life to compound into wonder. developers like Baan Thai Surin Hill, Ayara I thought I was good. there are no more than two apartments per struction (in fact, the access road and all the cused on the crowd. I went into the subway. I opened my Hilltops, Surin Heights, The Surin, Vertigo, Now, after taking lessons for sever- floor. underground water and electrical supply “At first they were surprised. And then mouth and started… Baan Thai Surin Hill, etc. The only five rai of al months, I realized that 100% of what I systems are already complete), investors can had been doing for 40 years was wrong. they started laughing with me. They were land left with full sea views has been taken cheering me. I was losing but it didn’t mat- There is also a sky villa with 600 square me- customize their apartments in terms of lay- Everything. Interview by James Altucher (entrepreneur, angel by the ANDAMAYA project. ter. We were all having fun. ters of space, two penthouse apartments out and amenities. An interior designer can I was good enough to beat people who investor, chess master, bestselling author). measuring 300 square meters each, and from provide assistance for the choice of furniture “Even the other North Korean players, Andamaya is a project carried out by 2 well- grew up with a ping pong table. But I was 4 to 1 bedroom apartments ranging from 50 and decoration. they didn’t know what to do. They were established companies in Thailand, with really bad. to 400 square meters. Each apartment has a afraid to talk to me but by the end they several successful condo and villa develop- storage room as well as a covered parking were hugging me. ments such as Asia Baan Villas, Surin Sabai andamaya.com “When I went to North Korea,” Wally told place. In addition, at the rear of each build- “That was my big thing that year.” Condo, Cherng Lay Condo and Villas, and me and then he started laughing, “those ing, there is a guest studio and maid’s room Siamaya Holiday Resort. players were scary good.” exclusively for the use of the owners. Wally started playing ping pong. Some- “What about this year?” I asked one saw his skill, and, as these things go, Wally made a movie. sent him away. “The Tables” about the ping pong tables In order to come back you have to go at Bryant Park. away. “No matter what is going on in your life,” Wally told me, “You could be homeless, an He went to Germany to study ping pong office worker, a ping pong champ, it doesn’t with pros. Pretty soon he was the best. matter…everyone has a home at the tables “I’ve played every sport,” he told me. in Bryant Park. It’s home there.” “Wrestling, basketball, boxing, tennis, paddle tennis. Ping pong is the hardest. I watched the documentary. It’s good. “It’s winning awards everywhere,” Wally said, “I

28 29 THOUGHTS BY SETH GODIN THE ARISTO GROUP SETH GODIN

THE TOXIC ANTIDOTE TO GOODWILL DON’T FORGET THE SECOND STEP What does The Aristo Group consist Surin Beach (nicknamed The Aristo Condo 2), its unparalleled architecture and bold vision Anyone who has done the math will tell you that word of mouth is the The first step is learning how to do it. Finding and obtaining the in- of? You may have seen this elegant is now in the final stages of construction. De- of synergistic luxury living, the Aristo Karon most efficient way to gain trust, spread the word and grow. sight and the tools and the techniques you need. Understanding how signed to respond to a variety of family needs, Condominium features a 120 sqm aquarium it works. seahorse logo around the island it creates a true vacation atmosphere in the and a 400 sqm infinity pool, offering sweep- And yet... and wondered what it’s about. style of modern living. ing views of Karon and the Andaman Sea. But step two is easily overlooked. Step two is turning it into a habit. It only takes a moment to destroy. Only a few sentences, a heartless Committing to the practice. Showing up and doing it again and again In the past few years, along the beaches of For something bigger, The Aristo Group also A new member has recently been introduced broken promise, a lack of empathy, and it’s gone. Not only that, but the until you’re good at it, and until it’s part of who you are and what you Surin, Patong and Karon, four condominium aims to satisfy customers with The Aristo Vil- to The Aristo Group — Aris Bistro, an upscale lost connection can easily lead to lawsuits. do. projects and one villa development have las Surin Beach — charming double-storied restaurant with premium quality food, located popped up under the umbrella of The Aristo residences with ample space for a quality only two minutes away from Surin Beach. The Doctor, the surgery seems to have gone wrong! Most education, most hardware stores, most technology purchases, Group, headed by a local property developer lifestyle. Residents can immerse themselves menu includes homemade pizza, Thai fusion most doctor visits, most textbooks are about the first step. What a who endeavors to ensure a safe and effective in their own private pool, or enjoy a pleasant cuisine, fresh seafood and chef specialties to It’s not my fault. I did a perfect job. Tough luck. shame that we don’t invest just a little more to turn the work into a environment for those seeking an investment evening on the tranquil rooftop garden. ensure customers enjoy the finest dining ex- habit. as well as a residence. perience here at Surin Beach. Architect, the floor is sagging, the beams were put in the wrong di- In the heart of Phuket’s nightlife at Patong rection! REJECTION (AND THE FOUR PATHS) The Aristo Condo Surin Beach (AKA The Aristo lies The Aristo Seaview Condo Patong Beach For more property information contact: If you seek to make change or do something important, your work will Condo 1), consisting of 154 units with three (AKA The Aristo Patong Condo), a unique pro- Gao & Louis I don’t care. There’s a three-year statute of limitations, and even then, it be rejected along the way. This is not in dispute. swimming pools and packed with a full range ject featuring a gorgeous Sino-Portuguese Office: (+66)76-604-528, wasn’t my job to ensure that the work met the plans. of facilities, now stands fully completed only theme, accentuating the beautiful traditional Mobile: +66 (0)93-563-1777 (Gao), What will you do after that? four minutes away from Surin Beach. The architecture of Phuket. There are 197 units in +66 (0)91-889-0845 (Louis) Airline, my two-year-old can’t sit in a row by herself, and the agent on property is managed by The Aristo Group’s eight stylish designs, with sizes ranging from Email: [email protected] the phone said you’d work it so we could sit together! Determine that what actually happened was that you were rejected, own team, allowing customers to obtain rent- 35.48 to 205.45 sqm, and due for completion Or visit: www.thearisto-group.com not your proposal, and that you have no right, no standing and no al income from their investment while they in August 2018. It’s not my fault. If you don’t want to get on the plane, don’t get on the hope. Decide to back off, keep your head low and do what you’re told are overseas — this applies not only to this Written by Nawarith Sae-Jia plane. from now on. project but to all others in The Aristo Group. Surrounded by a quiet and peaceful environ- Realize that what might have happened is that you asked the wrong ment, The Aristo Condo Karon Beach stretches In all three cases, there are significant operational barriers to magically person, who wants something other than what you want. Resolve to do Due for completion at the end of 2017, and across 16,000 sqm of land, located a mere sev- fixing the problem. But that’s not where the breakdown happened. It a better job of seeing where your work will be needed and recognized. even closer to the beach, The Aristo Condo II en-minute walk away from Karon Beach. With happened because a human being decided to not care. Not care and Understand that you didn’t tell a story that resonated, that your home- not express anything that felt like caring. work, your details, your promise--something didn’t resonate. Figure out what it was, and learn to do better next time. A human being, perhaps intimidated by lawyers, or tired after a hard Assume that whoever turns you down, ignores you or disagrees with day, or the victim of a bureaucracy (all valid reasons) then made the you is a dolt. Learn nothing and persist. stupid decision to not care. In my experience, paths two and three are the most likely to get you where you’re going. It takes grit and resilience to avoid the first path, By not caring, by not expressing any empathy, this individual denied and the fourth path is reserved for megalomaniacs, bullies and the ter- themselves their own humanity. By putting up a brick wall, they iso- minally frustrated. late themselves. Not only do they destroy any hope for word of mouth, they heap disrespect on someone else. By working so hard to not en- THE MARKET FOR USED ECLIPSE SUNGLASSES gage (in the vain hope that this will somehow keep them clean), they It doesn’t matter how many you have. end up in the mud, never again to receive the benefit of the doubt. It doesn’t matter how much you paid for them. What kind of day or week or career is that? To live in a lucite bubble, keeping track only of individuals defeated and revenue generated? It doesn’t matter how long the line was yesterday...

It turns out that while people like to have their problems fixed, what The market is gone. It’s a sunk cost. Falling in love with what you have they most want is to be seen and to be cared about. and reminding yourself of what it cost you is no help at all.

Of course you should use these fraught moments to reinforce connec- The same goes for the value of the assets we invested in, the rare skills tions and build word of mouth. Of course you should realize that in fact we used to possess, the position in the marketplace we worked so hard people like us get asked to recommend airlines and doctors and archi- to get. tects all the time, but now, we will never ever recommend you to anyone, in fact, we’ll go out of our way to keep people from choosing you. New days require new decisions.

But the real reason you should extend yourself in these moments VALUING HYGIENE FACTORS when it all falls apart is that this is how you will measure yourself over A hygiene factor is something you miss when it’s gone, but barely no- time. What did you do when you had a chance to connect and to care? tice when it’s there.

DID YOU PUBLISH? Clean sheets at a hotel, for example. The base salary at a job. Your title. They (whoever ‘they’ is) made it easy for you to raise your hand. They made it easy for you to put your words online, your song in the cloud, Every time you add one of these factors to consumer or employee your building designs, business plans and videos out in the world. They expectation, you’ve signed up for a lifetime of providing that bene- made it easy for you to be generous, to connect, and to lead. fit. You’ve made it more difficult for the competition to keep up. And you’ve raised the standards for everyone. Did you? They’re important, but their presence doesn’t motivate people. It’s only Maybe today’s the day. when they disappear that we think about them.

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30 31 KAANDA BEACH LIFE

Instagram models across the world in collaboration with KAANDA beach life.

A few years ago, we were counting the times when KAANDA was published in magazines like VOGUE, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Ba- zaar and L’Officiel. Nowadays it is the posting on Instagram that makes us wake up and go wow!

We would like to share some of the Insta- gram models that have chosen KAANDA as part of their holiday wardrobe. When I first met Kate - @katty_lars – she We will not tell you what else we have up stunned us with the epic photos from Kata our sleeve for this coming season, but stay The most notable being the internet sensa- Rocks! We cannot wait to see more of her work, tuned and follow us on Instagram… www. tion of A BIKINI A DAY, with over 4 million knowing she is ambitious to create the most instagram.com/kaandabeachlife followers across their accounts, celebrities jaw dropping images for the Instagram media, in themselves and bikini entrepreneurs Na- engage in evolvement and collaborating with Shop in Patong in the KEE Plaza, tasha Oakley and Devin Brugman. Here you the best of photographers and an amazing Surin Beach: 12/5 Moo 3, Cherngtalay, Thalang, can see Tash wearing Santorin striped halter team. Here we are yachting together with Is- Phuket 83110, Thailand. bikini while vacationing in Italy this summer. abella Yachts; @isabellayachts. Whenever there is a post from these ladies, Shop in Boat Avenue (next to Villa Market): 49/13 there is a commotion around our brand. Stunning in body and pose is the Island girl Room No. 9-10 Cherngtalay Rd, T. Cherngtalay, Dassana, @dassana_bermudos. This is her in A. Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand In the large community of very success- one of our favourites, wearing Secret Garden Office in Boat Avenue ful Russian models active on Instagram we Balconet. Photo by @tianacotti. Villa Katalina Co. Ltd: 21/10 Lagoon Rd. have had the fortune of working with big Cherngtalay Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand names like @gretabuz, with 150,000 follow- Last but not least we are of course favour- Tel: +66 (0)76608 699 ers. When she wears KAANDA she sometimes ing our local Phuket girl Dorothy Petzold, www.kaandabeachlife.com receives 10,000 likes… that is a big wow for recently so famous for participating in Asia us at KAANDA, making us proud and excited. Top Model. She is smokin’ in a bikini from the Behind the camera @yuliyabezdar. new collection.

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Sunshine Charter Ltd. Phuket Boat Lagoon Tel: +66 76 273 328 Email: [email protected] limestoneadventures.com 35 04:27: I'd like to share another story, about a woman who learned to communicate her value and found her own voice. She runs a successful web development company and employs several people. When she first started her firm and for several years Know your worth and then ask for it thereafter, she would say, "I have a little web design company." She'd actually use those words with clients. "I have a little web design company." In this and in many other small ways, she was diminishing her company in the eyes of prospects and clients, and diminishing herself. It was really impacting her ability to earn what she was worth. I believe her language and her style communicated that she didn't believe A TED TALK BY CASEY BROWN she had much value to offer. In her own words, she was practically giving her services away. And so she began they're uncomfortable communicating I solve for clients? What value do I her journey to take responsibility for 00:12: their value, especially early on in add? I answered these questions and communicating value to clients and No one will ever pay you what you're business ownership. They say things defined the value that my clients get changing her message. worth. No one will ever pay you what like, "I don't like to toot my own from working with me, calculated their you're worth. They'll only ever pay you horn." "I'd rather let the work speak return on investment, and what I saw what they think you're worth. And you for itself." "I don't like to sing my own was that I needed to double my price, 05:26: control their thinking, not like this, praises." double it. Now, I confess to you, this One thing I shared with her is that it's although that would be cool. terrified me. I'm supposed to be the so important to find your own voice, a 01:51: expert in this, but I'm not cured. voice that's authentic and true to you. Don't try to channel your sister-in-law 00:34: I hear very different narratives in just because she's a great salesperson (Laughter) working with male business owners, I knew the value was there. I was or your neighbor who tells a great and I think this difference is costing convinced the value was there, and I the client. She took them through the plan for the future, how validated and joke if that's not who you are. Give up 00:36: women 20 cents on the dollar. was still scared out of my wits. What data, through the numbers, laid out the respected we would feel if we could this notion that it's tooting your own That would be really cool. Instead, if nobody would pay me that? What if trends and the progress in her own earn our full potential, realize our full horn. Make it about the other party. like this: clearly defining and clients said, "That's ridiculous. You're voice and in her own way, but very value. 01:59: Focus on serving and adding value, and communicating your value are essential ridiculous." directly said, "Here's what we've done I'd like to tell you the story of a it won't feel like bragging. What do you to being paid well for your excellence. for you." The client sat up and took consulting firm that helps their clients love about what you do? What excites 08:08: 03:30: notice, and said, "OK, I got it." And she dramatically improve their profitability. you about the work that you do? If No one will ever pay you what you're Was I really worth that? Not my work, said in describing that meeting, "I didn't 00:48: That company is my company. After my you connect with that, communicating worth. They'll only ever pay you what mind you, but me. Was I worth that? feel scared or panicky or small, which Anyone here want to be paid well? first year in business, I saw the profit your value will come naturally. they think you're worth, and you OK, good, then this talk is for increases that my clients were realizing I'm the mother of two beautiful little is how I used to feel. Instead I feel like, control their thinking. everyone. It's got universal applicability. in working with me, and I realized that girls who depend upon me. I'm a single 06:00: It's true if you're a business owner, I needed to reevaluate my pricing. I mom. What if my business fails? What 'OK, I got this. I know what I'm doing. So she embraced her natural style, 08:16: if you're an employee, if you're a job was really underpriced relative to the if I fail? I'm confident.'" found her voice and changed her Thank you. seeker. It's true if you're a man or a value I was delivering. It's hard for me message. For one thing, she stopped woman. to admit to you, because I'm a pricing 03:48: calling herself a little web design 07:17: 08:17: consultant. But I know how to take my own company. She really found a lot of Being properly valued is so important. (Applause) medicine, the medicine that I 01:04: strength and power in communicating You can hear in this story that the prescribe to my clients. I had done Now, I approach this today through 02:25: her message. implications range far beyond just the lens of the woman business owner, (Laughter) the homework. I knew the value was finances into the realm of self-respect because in my work I've observed there. So when prospects came, I She's now charging three times as and self-confidence. Today I've told two that women underprice more so 02:26: prepared the proposals with the new much for web design, and her business stories, one about defining our value than men. The gender wage gap is a It's what I do. I help companies price higher pricing and sent them out and is growing. She told me about a recent and the other about communicating well-traveled narrative in this country. for value. But nonetheless, it's what I communicated the value. How's the meeting with a gruff and sometimes our value, and these are the two According to the Bureau of Labor saw, and so I sat down to evaluate my story end? Clients continued to hire difficult client who had called a elements to realizing our full earning Statistics, a woman employee earns pricing, evaluate my value, and I did me and refer me and recommend me, meeting questioning progress on potential. That's the equation. And if just 83 cents for every dollar a man that by asking key value questions. and I'm still here. And I share this story search engine optimization. She said you're sitting in the audience today earns. What may surprise you is that because doubts and fears are natural in the old days, that would have been and you're not being paid what you're this trend continues even into the What are my clients' needs and how and normal. But they don't define our a really intimidating meeting for her, worth, I'd like to welcome you into entrepreneurial sphere. A woman do I meet them? What is my unique value, and they shouldn't limit our but her mindset was different. She this equation. Just imagine what life business owner earns just 80 cents for skill set that makes me better qualified earning potential. said, she prepared the information, sat could be like, how much more we every dollar a man earns. In my work, to serve my clients? What do I do that down with the client, said this isn't could do, how much more we could I've often heard women express that no one else does? 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Similan Islands The Similan Islands National Park is known for white coral sand beaches, crystal blue waters, warm tropical nights and cooling breezes coming off the Andaman Sea. Nine uninhabited islands with some of the best scenery in Rang Yai Island Thailand. Home to the best diving and snor- Koh Rang Yai is a small island in Phang Nga keling in Thailand featuring a huge variety of Bay just a short distance from Phuket. It has marine life and incredible opportunities to a sister island - Koh Rang Noi. Koh Rang Yai see rare and endangered species. is the epitome of a tropical island with its beautiful beach lined with palm trees. Seven- ty years ago the little Jewel of an island covered with coconut, and pine trees and a white sandy beach was without a name. Over time it became a favorite fishing destination of the local fisherman because of the plentiful “Pla Lang” or “Lang Fish”. The locals then started referring to the island as “Rang Island “. Lanta Island Lanta island is located just south of the Phuket Archipelago. One of the unspoiled beauties in this area. It is easy to find deserted places throughout the island. Still, there are plenty of places where there are beautiful beaches for miles on end. Recognized for breathtaking sunsets.

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43 7 THINGS NEVER TO SAY TO A POLYAMOROUS I CAN’T HELP BUT WONDER WHAT IT WOULD BE LESBIAN LIKE IF WE WERE STILL TOGETHER

I’ve been a lesbian my whole life I kept asking myself over and You never lied to me and always told me the pier than you are now? Would you still have truth despite how ugly it is. You never really that “I love you more” battle with me over the and a polyamorous lesbian for the over again since the day we broke sugarcoated anything and that’s how trans- phone? Would you still randomly ask me if I last five years. The city where I live up, “If I held on to you that night, parent we were with each other. And I guess liked coffee more than tea? has a fairly active polyamorous would you still be happy?” I know I just saw how happy you were with her and I couldn’t deny the fact that I couldn’t give you For a while I hated myself. I couldn’t help but community, with discussion groups breaking up with you was uncalled the same happiness because I wasn’t physi- question the things I did to make you look and social events. The most active for because we almost had that cally there. I couldn’t give you the same rush the other way. Yes, it did leave me broken and and excitement a normal relationship could. irreparable. You left me stranded with all the of these are the ones that welcome perfect relationship, except that And I hated that. happy moments we shared together and I all genders. distance was on the way. And no, couldn’t get over it. You were a huge part of we didn’t break up because we I could still remember the times when we’d my life for so long and I didn’t know how to I love sex-positive people: We talk freely and stay up all night chatting away because we let you go. And the worse part is, I could never mostly without shame about sexuality and were miles away from each oth- couldn’t sleep. I remember the surprise visits. hate you for hurting me this way because it relationships. We can be frank and fun peo- er and we’d only get to see each I remember the few moments we shared in was inevitable. I couldn’t hate you for loving ple. Experienced and successful poly people each others company. I remember the times someone else because she made you feel safe often have great communication skills. I other face to face on our laptop we’d laugh our hearts out randomly. I remem- and satisfied. And that’s it, I hated the fact that have not met with a lot of overt homopho- screens. And believe me when I ber the pointless quarrels we had. I remem- I couldn’t hate you, not even close, not even bia in polyamorous social environments, say this, it was never about trust ber comforting silence we shared over the a little bit, not even at all. I could never hate probably because about 80% of the women phone. I remember saying “I love you” a cou- you for leaving me because I couldn’t forgive are bisexual. Many of the men are lovely and because I’ve always put my trust ple more times than normal. I remember shar- myself if I held you back from your happiness. profeminist as well, and I have some good in you and I knew that you were ing details about our happy crushes and how But I will promise you this, I’ll find someone male friends among them. you told me not to worry because you’d still who appreciates me for everything someone always honest with me. choose me. I remember the way you kissed else took for granted. I’m going to find some- However, environments that welcome my forehead whenever you had to go back one who’ll make me happy, someone who 3. “Will you date me and my husband/wife? sexual minorities, and that’s not okay. Les- people outside the norm also often attract Ironically it was all about honesty. And you and I would not see you for months. I remem- makes me feel exceptional, and someone We had a threesome with a lesbian once…” bians who run into this kind of behaviour in people who transgress social boundaries wouldn’t believe me when I say that I’ve al- ber the day our communication was dying who will stand by my side. I’m going to find Don’t ask a lesbian out on a date that in- poly communities may choose to stay within in ways that harm other people. Tolerating ways had a love hate relationship with your down. I remember the “I’ll talk to you tomor- someone who will bring out the best in me, volves a man. Don’t even suggest it, hint you queer communities, or to segregate them- poor behaviour from these individuals will, honesty and it has put me through so much row because I’m so tired from work”. I remem- someone who does not only hug me on my are available for a threesome or anything of selves from bi and straight people to avoid over time, drive away the people you want pain. I hated the way you told me that you ber the apologies we used to exchange. And I best days but someone who will pick me up the sort. Even if she’s friendly. She’s just being these types of unpleasant situations—which in your groups. were having such a great time with your ex remember the day I told you that if you were on my worse. And I won’t hate you because polite and assumes you know what the word I think is a loss of community and possibil- at work, although she’s supposedly your “ex”, happy with her at the moment then I would hate is just another form of holding on, and lesbian means and that you have the class to ities for understanding and connection on Here are some things not to say to a poly you could never deny the fact that feelings choose to let you go. you don’t belong here anymore. respect her boundaries. Have that class. (This both sides. may change because you were constantly lesbian. Most of them should seem obvious, applies equally to online dating.) but all of them are real examples. Many of spending time with her and I was just there And just like that, everything ended. I know You were slowly moving on, and now I real- Let’s be good to one another. Sex-positive them also apply to other queer women as on our free time, trying to make things work you’re happy with her. I could see it in the way ized that I should start moving on as well. 4. “Your girlfriend looks like a man, so why communities should be all about respecting well. despite the distance. I hated the way the cor- you smiled in your pictures. And sometimes don’t you sleep with men?” stated boundaries and consent. The word ners of your lips tugged into a smile as you I wonder, what would’ve happened if it was Butch women are women. Lesbians are into lesbian has a very clear, widely understood written by Leah Sy 1. “I slept with a lesbian…” mention the highlights of your day with her still us? Would our relationship be the same? women. That’s the point. meaning. I would like to see our poly com- If you are a man, never, ever tell your lesbian mostly in it. I hated the way honesty worked Would you smile the same way like you did on munities be places where people take that friend or acquaintance about the “lesbian” in general. your pictures with her, or would you be hap- 5. “I know what toys you girls like…” meaning and use common sense to tell us you slept with. The polite way to treat a Don’t start talking about dildos or strapons. how to behave to other human beings whose lesbian is “off limits to you or any man” sex- Just. Don’t. It’s none of your business. Again, boundaries we recognize and respect. ually. Like a nun. Or your sister. Or your best lesbians are into women. Anything done friend’s monogamous wife. Or your straight between women is not about men. best male friend. None of these people want written by Eve to hear about you having sex with some- 6. “I just thought you might not have had one just like them. It’s saying “your stated the opportunity to sleep with a man…” boundary that you are not into men doesn’t This is laughable. Most women, lesbians matter because this other woman said she included, have to refuse advances from men didn’t want sex with men but had sex with on a regular basis. me anyhow.” Accept that not all women are sexually available to men, and move on. If 7. “Oh, you’re a lesbian. I could never be a someone tells you she’s a lesbian, by using lesbian, I like cock so much. Let me tell you that word, she is clearly communicating all about what I like to do with men…” that she does not consent to receive sexual I get it, you need everyone to know you’re attention from men. Respect that. Do not be not gay. I’m not going to hit on you. And hopeful that this particular lesbian will sleep frankly, details about sex with men gross with you just because another woman did. me and a lot of other lesbians out. Like most It’s more than just rude and creepy—it’s a lesbians, I’ve had sex with men before I came consent violation. out. I know how it works. It’s not a topic of interest or appeal to me. It’s like forcing 2. “You and your girlfriend are so hot. I’ve a vegan to listen to all the things you like been having fantasies about you.” about meat. A man actually said this to me yesterday. No lesbian (and very few queer women, period) Obviously, these are things that are rude and ever wants to hear this. Similarly, do not ask inappropriate to say to any lesbian in any to watch. There are no words to express how setting. But the frankness about sexuality deeply creepy this is. and relationships in poly and kink communities specifically can give people a false sense of permission to be intrusive or to fetishize 44 45 I want to encourage women to embrace their“ own uniqueness. Because just like a rose is beautiful, so is a sunflower, so is a peony. I mean, all flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that’s like women too. ”

46 47 There is only one boss. The customer.“ And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else. There are two things people want more than“ sex and money... ” recognition and praise. 48 ” 49

Money without brains is always “dangerous. ”

To give real service you must add something“ which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. 50 ” 51

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love“ can make him wag his tail. ”

Friends and good manners will carry“ you where money won’t go. 52 ” 53

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60 61 80 YEARS OF WATCHMAKING FOR PILOTS: IWC BIG PILOT DOUBLE CHRONOGRAPH REZA KHALILI REZA

It wasn’t until 1899 that they produced their Once Hans Ernst Homberger, took over IWC “Accuracy means something to me. It’s vital to first wristwatch, believed to be a modified in 1955, the Ingénieur was launched. Over my sense of values. I’ve learned not to trust ladies’ pocket watch movement. Soon af- the next 40 years, IWC ventured into under- people who are inaccurate. Every aviator knows that if mechanics are inaccurate, air- ter, Johannes’ son, who had taken over the water pieces, with the Aquatimer, perpetual craft crash. If pilots are inaccurate, they get company from his father, passed away, and calendars, with the DaVinci, and of course, lost — sometimes killed. In my profession, life Ernst Jakob Homberger, a local industrialist, their groundbreaking Grande Complication, itself depends on accuracy.” took over IWC in 1905. His two sons were which was in development for seven years, ~ Charles A. Lindbergh, 1953 passionate about aviation, so by the early before making its debut in 1990. The pilots 1930s, the company started looking at pro- watches also continued their development, ducing “Spezialuhr für Flieger” … “Special with the Mark 11, and subsequently the Mark IWC started making watches over 140 years watch for airmen”. Curiously, importers from XII, in 1994. In 1998, they introduced the Pilot’s ago … and surprisingly, it’s roots are in Portugal were especially interested in high Watch UTC (Ref. IW3251), to help frequent trav- America! Florentine Ariosto Jones, a young precision watches, with large, visible dials. It elers by leveraging Universal Time. American engineer and watchmaker, living wasn’t long before IWC produced their first in Boston, was already a deputy director and Special Watch for Pilots in 1936. For its time, manager of a watch company, at the early it was quite sophisticated: very high resist- age of 27. His dream was to combine Swiss ance to temperature changes, a shatterproof craftsmanship with modern engineering crystal, high-contrast hands and numerals, a technology available overseas. rotating bezel with an index to mark take-off times, and fully antimagnetic. His dreams and ideas for what he wanted to produce, and how he wanted to produce them, was not exactly met with warmth in Geneva, and the southern region of Switzer- land. He made his way up north, and founded the International Watch Company in 1868, near the banks of the Rhine River. In the early years, IWC only made pocket watches, and eventually, began making wristwatches.

Many of the old Swiss brands have a deep connection with their roots, which especially includes the original locations where they began their production. The current IWC Head- quarters, in Schaffhausen, was actually built in 1875, and still remains their home! In Switzer- land, watchmaking is all about heritage. The next major ownership change for IWC took place in 2000, when they were taken over by Richemont, the Swiss-based holding This model was soon followed by IWC signa- company, founded in 1988, by South African ture designs, such as the Portuguese in 1939, Johann Rupert. Today, Richemont owns 20+ and the now infamous and unmistakable Big high-end watch brands, and their massive Pilot (Ref. IW431), which was first supplied to portfolio makes them the second largest lux- the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) in 1940 in ury goods company in the world, after LVMH ! an edition of 1,000 pieces. This specific model remains the largest ever watch created By 2002, IWC relaunched their signature Big by IWC. With a case diameter of 55 mm., for Pilot’s Watch, and it certainly remained “big”, maximum visibility, it came in at whopping with a 46.2mm case, and a 7-day power re- 183 grams! serve. Today, it still remains a wildly popular piece, even with its mammoth size. In 2006, By 1880, Johannes Rauschenbach-Schenk, a IWC unveiled a series of five variations of their renowned engine manufacturer purchases Big Pilot watch, to celebrate the importance IWC, and just a year later, following his death, of that line in their history of watchmaking. In the company is taken over by his son. Soon 2007, the Big Pilot Double Chronograph was after, they made their mark on the industry, introduced, bringing new levels of complexity by unveiling their first digital hours and min- and design to this incredible line of watches. utes displays, on pocket watches. Today, the design, development, and production of Pilot watches remain a quintessential part of IWC, making them one of the most recognizable and desired timepieces across the world.

w From my collection: This 2014 46mm Big Pilot The development of the pilot’s watches grew Double Chronograph (Ref. IW377801) is reminiscent intensively under Albert Pelleton, who joined of the cockpit instrumentation from the legendary IWC after the war, as Technical Director, and Junkers Ju 52 transport aircraft, from the 1930s. All really drove innovation, which resulted in the intricate, well thought out elements of the dial The first IWC watches with digital hours and minutes – 1885 many key IWC patents. leave no doubt as to its Pilot’s Watch DNA ! 62 63 WOMAN GIVES UP TEACHING TO CREATE OPTICAL ILLUSIONS WITH MAKEUP

Makeup is usually used for slightly adjusting the everyday look but some actually realize its true potential. NEW RULES FOR THE NEW THE TRUE BELIEVER BY ERIC THE RED QUEEN BY MATT SYRUP BY MAX BARRY Mimi Choi from Vancouver, Canada is one ECONOMY BY KEVIN KELLY HOFFER RIDLEY of them. She is a 31-year-old makeup artist who creates intense hyperreal optical illusions, and her amazing work has earned Mimi 274,000 followers on Instagram. Before discovering makeup art, Mimi trained as a teacher and worked in a pre-school for three years. “I felt like my creativity was suppressed. I enjoyed teaching but I wasn’t completely happy,” she said. “I needed a new challenge.” After leaving the classroom, she started experimenting with her makeup brushes at home.

“I’ve always been arty and had done bridal makeup before, which people really liked. I’d CROSSING THE CHASM BY HERE COMES EVERYBODY BY IGNORE EVERYBODY BY HUGH THE GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION not done anything as crazy as the work I do GEOFFREY MOORE CLAY SHIRKY MACLEOD BY BRENE BROWN now, though.” Enrolling at a local beauty college really helped Mimi to take her skills to new heights. But things really took off when Halloween was just around the corner. “I wanted to do something different for October 31, so I had a look on Instagram and found a photo of a woman, who looked like her face had cracked.”

“I’d never tried any kind of crazy make-up on myself, but I just got out my black and white eyeliner and gave it a go.” And the rest is history.

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64 65BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - Small talk is awesome. It’s not a waste of time. It's the early part of a dance where you feel each oth er out, get to know each other when the stakes are low, and establish a common bond. Don’t skip it. “SEASONAL” EMPLOYMENT IN THAILAND? What do you really want? If you don’t know that, you can’t communicate it. It's ok to say no. You can do it politely, you don't have to be a "bitch" or mean, but you decide what you want to do. Use this: “I really appreciate the offer, but I’m going to have to pass. I’m forcing ARBITRATION IN THAILAND myself to stay focused on X. Again, I’m flattered, and thank you for the offer.” You have communication patterns from childhood that you don’t even know about. Ask a good friend, “What are my verbal tics?” Listen and thank them. This is really hard. It’s also one of the best ways to improve. KIPPEN DUENSING

Dream teacher: Pick someone you admire, study their social skills, and try to apply one thing. Is that weird? Maybe. What’s weirder: Never trying to improve your social skills at all. How come everyone says, Thailand’s tourism and hospitality “I’m socially awkward” or “I have social anxiety” these days? Unless you have a diagnosed condition, industry is among the most impor- please shut the hell up. You can improve your social skills and it will change your life. (And if you are diagnosed, you can still improve.) Here’s one example. Being good at social skills means being open tant contributors to its economy. about what the other person wants. Being masterful means sometimes not even having to ask. Social skills- are like BO. If you even suspect yours are bad..they're terrible. If you’ve never thought about it be Anyone familiar with that industry knows that fore...well, everyone could use a little help. it’s dictated by high and low “seasons”. Busi- ness peaks during the winter holidays and Shut The Hell Up. If they dish it out, ain’t nothing wrong Sometimes, the best thing you can do is STHU. dips during the spring and fall. Thus, if you are with dishing it back. People love learning patterns about themselves that they didn’t know. Love, love, running a business in the Thai tourism or hos- love it. This is why astrology is so popular. pitality sector, you need more help during the peaks and less during the dips. As a result, we Most people either dominate a conversation by talking 80% of the time, or delegate responsibility by only talking 20%. Which one are you? are often asked about “seasonal employees”. Are there any legal issues with hiring people Be interested. People like to talk about themselves. If you want to be perceived as a social genius, for just the peak season and then letting them just ask people questions about themselves. go if the following dip does not justify (from a business perspective) keeping them on? Are SPEAK UP IN LOUD LOCATIONS. Oh, you’re shy and life is hard? Boohoo. I have hairy toes and slightly there any legal issues with, for example: crooked teeth. You can improve your social skills. Acknowledge it, learn it, master it. Don't be so serious all • hiring someone 1 November 2016 to 30 Yes, men and women communicate differently. April 2016 and then letting them go; or, the time. If you’re at a bar talking about philosophy and the meaning of life and our existential risk from climate change...give it a rest. Sometimes people just want to have a drink and chill. if business warrants • hiring them again by entering under a But some people are just boring. You can find something interesting about everyone. new employment contract running from Elite-level social skill: Making fun of yourself with just the right amount of charm. 1 May 2017 to 31 October 2017, and then letting them go; or • hiring them a third time for the next high season from 1 November 2017 to 30 April 2018?

The short answer is: “yes, there are” and per- c. work which is seasonal and the employ- Section 20 of the LPA provides that if the em- haps the most significant is severance pay ment is made during the season. ployee has not worked continuously because liability. the employer intended to deprive an employ- AND whether it is under (a), (b) or (c) above, ee of any right under the LPA, all such employ- Employment matters are generally governed such work must be completed within a peri- ment periods will be considered cumulative by the Labour Protection Act (1998) (“LPA”). od not exceeding two years and the employer in determining what rights the employee is The LPA was largely enacted to protect em- must make a written contract with the em- entitled to. Thus, when there are successive ployees on the assumption that employees ployee at the beginning of the employment. fixed-term employment contracts they are are in the weaker of the two positions in their most likely to be interpreted under the LPA relationship with their employer and, there- Furthermore, although it is recommended, as the employer’s attempt to deprive the em- fore, in need of such protection. This also Thai employment contracts generally do not ployee’s right to severance pay for the cumu- means that, in any dispute with an employer, need to be written. However, in order to be lative term of employment. In other words, Thai labour courts are supposed to interpret qualified as a fixed-term employment -ex our employee in our example above would notes about talking... the LPA in the light most favourable to the emptible from severance payment, the said have the rights of a standard 18-month em- employee. contract must be a “written contract”. ployee (not a 6 month employee). Therefore, that employee would be entitled to severance by Samit Sethi One of the most significant rights that the LPA So what about (c)? Are high and low tourism pay equivalent of 3 months salary (rather than provides to employees is the severance pay season employees, “seasonal” employees? one month) if terminated “without cause” as that is due to the employee should he or she defined by the LPA. be terminated for any reason other than the There is no definition of “seasonal employ- rather limited “termination for cause” reasons ment” under the LPA. Thai courts’ interpreta- This is true even if the employment agree- defined by the LPA. The amount of severance tion of seasonal employment is still based on ment provides for reducing or extending the that is payable to an employee terminated Thailand being an agriculture-based country. duration of the employment, or details the without such cause increases the longer the Therefore, as far as we are aware, the mean- “motive” for the employment as “due to sea- employee is employed. ing of “seasonal employment” as interpreted sonal business fluctuations”. The employer by Thai courts has been limited to agricultural under Section 118 of the LPA and its “pro-em- The only way for a worker’s employment to seasons, not high or low seasons in the sense ployee” perspective would still owe severance come to an end without terminating them for of tourism, hotel, or any other businesses. Ac- payment for the cumulative employment pe- cause and without paying severance is to hire cordingly, Thai courts do not interpret tour- riod. that employee under a “fixed-term” contract. ism and hospitality “seasonal” employment But Section 118 of the LPA significantly cur- contracts as “seasonal employment” under DUENSING KIPPEN is an international law firm tails who can qualify as a “fixed-term” employ- the LPA. Thus, such employees would be en- specializing in business transaction and dispute ee as follows: titled to severance pay upon termination pur- resolution matters, with offices in Bangkok and suant to the LPA. Phuket, Thailand and affiliated offices in 45 other a. employment in a specific project, which is countries. Visit them at: duensingkippen.com not the normal business or trade of the em- What about at least limiting the amount of ployer and requires a definite date to com- severance payable by entering successive em- mence and end the work; or ployment contracts so that severance liability would only apply to the period covered by b. work which is occasional with a definite the most recent contract? The LPA does not ending or completion; or allow for that either. 66 67 BangTao Beach, Phuket catchbeachclub.com It’s very difficult to remember. Which SHAH RUKH KHAN: THOUGHTS ON HUMANITY, loosely translates into actually saying that all the books of knowledge that you might FAME AND LOVE read and then go ahead and impart your knowledge through innovation, through creativity, through technology, but mankind will never be the wiser about its future unless it is coupled with a sense of love and Namaskar, I’m a movie star, I’m 51 about it and realized, and I said to my mom, compassion for their fellow beings. So I truly years of age, and I don’t use Botox “Just now, Mom.” believe the future “you” has to be a you that loves. Otherwise it will cease to flourish. It as yet. So I’m clean, but I do be- So from that night onwards, much akin to will perish in its own self-absorption. have like you saw like a 21-year- humanity in its adolescence, I learned the crude tools of survival. And the framework So you may use your power to build walls old in my movies. of life was very, very simple then, to be and keep people outside, or you may use honest. You know, you just ate what you it to break barriers and welcome them in. Yeah, I do that. I sell dreams, and I peddle love got and did whatever you were told to do. I You may use your faith to make people to millions of people back home in India who thought celiac was a vegetable, and vegan, afraid and terrify them into submission, or assume that I’m the best lover in the world. If of course, was Mr. Spock’s lost comrade in you can use it to give courage to people so you don’t tell anyone, I’m going to tell you I’m “Star Trek.” You married the first girl that you they rise to the greatest heights of enlight- not, but I never let that assumption go away. dated, and you were a techie if you could fix enment. You can use your energy to build the carburetor in your car. I really thought nuclear bombs and spread the darkness of I’ve also been made to understand there are that gay was a sophisticated English word destruction, or you can use it to spread the lots of you here who haven’t seen my work, for happy. And Lesbian, of course, was the joy of light to millions. You may filthy up and I feel really sad for you. That doesn’t capital of Portugal, as you all know. the oceans callously and cut down all the take away from the fact that I’m completely forests. You can destroy the ecology, or turn self-obsessed, as a movie star should be. Where was I? We relied on systems created to them with love and regenerate life from That’s when my friends, Chris and Juliet And I’m sure she also remembers that through the toil and sacrifice of generations the waters and trees. You may land on Mars called me here to speak about the future encounter somewhere. OK, maybe not. And before to protect us, and we felt that gov- and build armed citadels, or you may look “you.” Naturally, it follows I’m going to speak I sat next to Hannah Montana on a round ernments actually worked for our better- for life-forms and species to learn from and about the present me. Because I truly be- dinner table with her back towards me most ment. Science was simple and logical, Apple respect. And you can use all the moneys we lieve that humanity is a lot like me. of the time. Like I said, I was flying, from Mi- was still then just a fruit owned by Eve first all have earned to wage futile wars and give ley to Jolie, and humanity was soaring with and then Newton, not by Steve Jobs, until guns in the hands of little children to kill It is. It is. It’s an aging movie star, grappling me. We were both pretty much flying off the then. And “Eureka!” was what you screamed weach other with, or you can use it to make with all the newness around itself, wonder- handle, actually. when you wanted to run naked on the more food to fill their stomachs with. ing whether it got it right in the first place, streets. You went wherever life took you for and still trying to find a way to keep on And then you all know what happened. The work, and people were mostly welcoming of My country has taught me the capacity for shining regardless. internet happened. I was in my late 40s, and you. Migration was a term then still reserved a human being to love is akin to godliness. I started tweeting like a canary in a birdcage for Siberian cranes, not human beings. Most It shines forth in a world which civilization, I and assuming that, you know, people who importantly, you were who you were and think, already has tampered too much with. peered into my world would admire it for you said what you thought. In the last few days, the talks here, the won- the miracle I believed it to be. But some- was a fake video to go with it. And we were realized that I’m beginning to look more and derful people coming and showing their thing else awaited me and humanity. You so disturbed as a family. My son, who is 19 more like the wax statue of me at Madame Then in my late 20s, I shifted to the talent, talking about individual achieve- know, we had expected an expansion of ide- now, even now when you say “hello” to him, Tussaud’s. sprawling metropolis of Mumbai, and my ments, the innovation, the technology, the as and dreams with the enhanced connec- he just turns around and says, “But bro, I framework, like the newly industrialized sciences, the knowledge we are gaining tivity of the world. We had not bargained didn’t even have a European driving license.” Yeah, and in that moment of realization, aspirational humanity, began to alter. In by being here in the presence of TED Talks for the village-like enclosure of thought, of I asked the most central and pertinent the urban rush for a new, more embellished and all of you are reasons enough for us to judgment, of definition that flowed from the Yeah. In this new world, slowly, reality question to humanity and me: Do I need survival, things started to look a little differ- celebrate the future “us.” But within that cel- same place that freedom and revolution was became virtual and virtual became real, and to fix my face? Really. I’m an actor, like I ent. I met people who had descended from ebration the quest to cultivate our capacity taking place in. Everything I said took a new I started to feel that I could not be who I told you, a modern expression of human all over the world, faces, races, genders, for love and compassion has to assert itself, meaning. Everything I did -- good, bad, ugly wanted to be or say what I actually thought, creativity. The land I come from is the source money-lenders. Definitions became more has to assert itself, just as equally. and more fluid. Work began to define you at -- was there for the world to comment upon and humanity at this time completely iden- of inexplicable but very simple spirituality. and judge. As a matter of fact, everything I tified with me. I think both of us were going In its immense generosity, India decided that time in an overwhelmingly equalizing So I believe the future “you” is an infinite didn’t say or do also met with the same fate. through our midlife crisis, and humanity, somehow that I, the Muslim son of a broke manner, and all the systems started to feel you. It’s called a chakra in India, like a circle. like me, was becoming an overexposed pri- freedom fighter who accidentally ventured less reliable to me, almost too thick to hold It ends where it begins from to complete Four years ago, my lovely wife Gauri and me ma donna. I started to sell everything, from into the business of selling dreams, should on to the diversity of mankind and the hu- itself. A you that perceives time and space decided to have a third child. It was claimed hair oil to diesel generators. Humanity was become its king of romance, the “Badhshah man need to progress and grow. Ideas were differently understands both your unim- on the net that he was the love child of our buying everything from crude oil to nuclear of Bollywood,” the greatest lover the country flowing with more freedom and speed. And aginable and fantastic importance and I was born in a refugee colony in the capital first child who was 15 years old. Apparently, reactors. You know, I even tried to get into a has ever seen ... with this face. Yeah. I experienced the miracle of human innova- your complete unimportance in the larger city of India, New Delhi. And my father was he had sown his wild oats with a girl while skintight superhero suit to reinvent myself. Which has alternately been described as tion and cooperation, and my own creativi- context of the universe. A you that returns a freedom fighter. My mother was, well, just driving her car in Romania. And yeah, there I must admit I failed miserably. And just ugly, unconventional, and strangely, not ty, when supported by the resourcefulness back to the original innocence of humanity, a fighter like mothers are. And much like an aside I want to say on behalf of all the chocolatey enough. of this collective endeavor, catapulted me which loves from the purity of heart, which the original homo sapiens, we struggled to Batmen, Spider-Men and Supermen of the into superstardom. sees from the eyes of truth, which dreams survive. When I was in my early 20s, I lost world, you have to commend them, because The people of this ancient land embraced from the clarity of an untampered mind. both my parents, which I must admit seems I started to feel that I had arrived, and it really hurts in the crotch, that superhero me in their limitless love, and I’ve learned a bit careless of me now, but... suit. from these people that neither power nor generally, by the time I was 40, I was really, The future “you” has to be like an aging poverty can make your life more magical or really flying. I was all over the place. You movie star who has been made to believe I do remember the night my father died, But here we are. I am 51 years old, like I told less tortuous. I’ve learned from the people know? I’d done 50 films by then and 200 that there is a possibility of a world which is and I remember the driver of a neighbor you, and mind-numbing acronyms not- of my country that the dignity of a life, a songs, and I’d been knighted by the Ma- completely, wholly, self-obsessively in love who was driving us to the hospital. He withstanding, I just want to tell you if there human being, a culture, a religion, a country laysians. I had been given the highest civil with itself. A world -- really, it has to be a mumbled something about “dead people has been a momentous time for humanity actually resides in its ability for grace and honor by the French government, the title you to create a world which is its own best don’t tip so well” and walked away into the to exist, it is now, because the present you compassion. I’ve learned that whatever of which for the life of me I can’t pronounce lover. That I believe, ladies and gentlemen, dark. And I was only 14 then, and I put my is brave. The present you is hopeful. The moves you, whatever urges you to create, even until now. should be the future “you.” father’s dead body in the back seat of the present you is innovative and resourceful, to build, whatever keeps you from failing, car, and my mother besides me, I started I’m sorry, France, and thank you, France, for and of course, the present you is annoy- whatever helps you survive, is perhaps the driving back from the hospital to the house. doing that. But much bigger than that, I got ingly indefinable. And in this spell-binding, oldest and the simplest emotion known to www.ted.com And in the middle of her quiet crying, my to meet Angelina Jolie... imperfect moment of existence, feeling a mankind, and that is love. A mystic poet mother looked at me and she said, “Son, little brave just before I came here, I decided from my land famously wrote a poem. when did you learn to drive?” And I thought for two and a half seconds. to take a good, hard look at my face. 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of his 40th birthday. Defeated by a mere pounds lighter, and fueled by nothing but (6th fastest of all time) and a third fastest flight of stairs that left him buckled over in plants, he surprised the triathlon & ultra bike leg to win the day with a 10 minute pain, he foresaw the almost certain heart communities by not only becoming the lead on the field. On Day 2 Richard suffered attack looming in his near future. first vegan to complete the 320-mile über- a serious bike crash but managed to salvage endurance event, but by finishing in the top the day in 6th place overall. With an injured It was time for a major life change. 10 males (3rd fastest American) with the knee and shoulder Richard nonetheless The day immediately following his 2nd fastest swim split — all despite having went on to a 7:51 Day 3 double-marathon to staircase epiphany, Rich overhauled his never previously completed even a half- hold onto 6th place overall. Rich Roll diet, became a dedicated vegan, put on ironman distance triathlon. Rich’s plant-fueled feats of boundary- his running shoes and jumped back into In 2009, Rich returned to Ultraman twice pushing athleticism have been featured the pool. It wasn’t long before ambition the athlete he was the year prior. Despite on CNN and major publications took hold and his quest to participate in a stacked field, he took home first day including The New York Times, Los Angeles Ultraman slowly began. Two years later, 50 honors with a blistering 2:21 swim victory Times Sunday Magazine, The Huffington Post, Stanford Magazine, Men’s Health Living, VegNews, Triathlete, Outside, A graduate of Stanford University 3/GO Magazine and Men’s Fitness and Cornell Law School, Rich is a Magazine, which named Rich as one of the 50-year old, accomplished vegan “25 Fittest Men in the World.” ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned Along with his wife and four children, Rich full-time wellness & plant-based resides in Malibu Canyon outside of Los nutrition advocate, popular public Angeles. speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide When he isn’t writing, podcasting or as a transformative example of spending time with his family, you can find courageous and healthy living. him lost on the remote trails of the Santa Monica Mountains. In 2012, Rich became a #1 bestselling author with the publication of his inspirational memoir Finding Ultra: www.richroll.com Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself. Taking up where the book leaves off, in 2013 Rich launched the wildly popular Rich Roll Podcast,which persistently sits atop the iTunes top-10 lists. In 2014, Rich & his wife Julie Piatt published the bestselling cookbook and lifestyle primer, The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes And Guidance For The Whole Family. In May 2010, Rich and his ultra- colleague Jason Lester accomplished an unprecedented feat of staggering endurance many said was not possible. Something they call the EPIC5 CHALLENGE- a odyssey that entailed completing 5 ironman-distance triathlons Calm & Fit with on 5 islands of Hawaii in under a week. Commencing on Kauai, they travelled to Oahu, Molokai and Maui before finishing on the Big Island, following the course of the Ironman World Championships on the Kona coast.

In addition, Rich has been a top finisher at the 2008 and 2009 Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii. Considered by many to be one of world’s most daunting and grueling endurance races on the planet, Ultraman is a 3-day / 320 mile double-ironman distance triathlon that circumnavigates the entire Big Island. Limited to only 35 carefully selected invitation-only participants from all over the world, Day 1 involves Tel: 66 (0)92 695 5426 a 6.2 mile ocean swim immediately But what makes Rich truly remarkable is struggles with drugs and alcohol — an www.smile-yoga-phuket.com followed by a 90 mile cross-country that less than two years prior to his first addiction that led him astray for the next cycling race. Day 2 is a 170 mile cycling Ultraman, he didn’t even own a bike, let decade, alienating friends, colleagues and Smile Yoga race. And the event culminates on Day alone race one. family, landing him in jails, institutions Smile Yoga – Phuket 3 with a 52 mile double marathon run and ultimately rehab at age 31. Although on the searing hot lava fields of the Although he competed as a butterfly sober, Rich soon found himself 50 pounds Kona coast. swimmer at Stanford University in the overweight; the furthest thing from LOCATED IN BAAN MANIK (BETWEEN HEROINE’S MONUMENT AND CHERNGTALAY) OPPOSITE LARGE TEMPLE GATE late 80’s, Rich’s career was cut short by fit. Everything came to head on the eve 74 75 Wellness

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However, once you get a grip on What is the aim of Ayurveda? the flow it becomes a totally different world. Basically, it all depends on individual require- I have seen people crying, laughing, fright- ments — for a one day visit, the main aim is ened, anxious and everything in between; a relaxation. The three, five or seven day pro- kind of an emotional outburst. Depending on grams for specific purposes are more inten- the ingredients used, experiences will differ. sive with Panchakarma. Ayurveda works from the inside out, rather than the outside in. What is the minimum recommended stay for an Ayurveda treatment? After an initial consultation, your full board I would say seven days is needed to achieve Satvik food is customized for maximum ben- an effective result. Five days, is usually re- efit during the program — it’s a sort of nat- quired to prepare the body for flushing, ural, subtle way of detoxing. For example, it which is what we call a detox. The toxins are Dr. Subash (right) explaining the Shirodhara to IFG publisher Miguel Kirjon would not be wise to provide someone who removed from the body by defecating, uri- has a high air concentration with light, dried nating, sweating, breathing and meditation. Dr. Subash, what is Ayurveda? food such as lentils or carbonated drinks, as Ayurveda is an ancient medicine system from these may cause a bloating sensation. Again, everything is customized. A normal the Indian sub-continent (Sri Lanka, Nepal, healthy person needs only minimal flushing, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh), which Each morning begins with customized gentle whereas a person with a highly toxic body recognizes the five elements of nature: space, yoga exercises, followed by a healthy, freshly will require a more intensive detox. air, fire, water and earth. Without modern cooked vegan breakfast. 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Honey is made by bees for bees, and their just practiced, is a simple, yet powerful insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder health is sacrificed when it is harvested breathing technique; for centuries, breath and depression. Consciously changing the 1. Sit up straight on the floor or edge of by humans. Importantly, harvesting control or pranayama has been used to way in which you breathe appears to send a chair. honey does not correlate with The Vegan promote concentration and improve a signal to the brain, slowing the heart 2. Place your hands on your belly. Society’s definition of veganism, which vitality. rate and digestion and promoting feelings 3. As you inhale, lean forward and seeks to exclude not just cruelty, but of calm. The sympathetic system, which expand your belly. exploitation. Breathing expands awareness on all levels: controls the release of stress hormones 4. 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The main thing I learned (as a really are — energies running through your Susanna Eduini – Author, Coach and Breathwork nectar to fill its ‘honey stomach’; a second, workshop participant and as a breathwork system — you can decide how to use them Facilitator – [email protected] separate stomach in which enzymes begin to break down the nectar into honey. After returning to the hive, this is regurgitated and chewed by ‘house bees’ to complete the honey-making process. The hive die-offs. Diseases are also caused by of native bumblebees and various bird works as a collective to provide each importing different species of bees for use species have declined. member with an adequate supply, each in hives. bee producing just a twelfth of a teaspoon The importing of honey into the UK also of honey in its lifetime: significantly less These diseases are then spread to the increases our carbon footprint through the than most people would expect. 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Unethical practices hive to produce a new colony elsewhere, Date syrup, maple syrup, molasses, Claims that consuming honey helps the which would decrease productivity and butterscotch syrup, golden syrup and honey bee population thrive are not true. lessen profit. agave nectar are all viable options, When farmers remove honey from a hive, whether you need a product for baking, they replace it with a sugar substitute In the USA alone, the amount of honey cooking, as a sweetener for drinks, or to which is significantly worse for the produced rose by 19% from 2013 to 2014, eat a spoon of out of the jar at the end of bees’ health since it lacks the essential and honey’s popularity shows no sign of a long day. nutrients, fats and vitamins of honey. The slowing. The honey industry, like many bees then exhaust themselves by working other commercial industries, is profit- If you wish to support bees, please do to replace the missing honey. 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I love that I’m an introvert by na- 3. He’s less likely to cheat on you. 7. When an introvert enters a relationship, Mensa was founded in England in Introverts generally care less about other peo- it’s because he believes he needs the rela- ture. While there are many down- ple. They don’t spend much time worrying tionship. 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, sides to be completely introverted, about impressing others, interacting with oth- …Not that he’s bored and figures that he and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and there are tons of benefits. The real ers, or giving others too much thought. Unless, may as well enter such a partnership. Which, lawyer. They had the idea of form- of course, those people matter to them. Unless let’s be honest, seems to be the case for beauty is that introverts can learn those people influence their lives and are be- most men. Introverts are so comfortable with ing a society for bright people, the to become more extroverted. lieved to be important individuals. themselves that they often don’t feel that only qualification for membership they need anyone else. They find themselves of which was a high IQ. In reality, people aren’t either introverted or The introvert is less likely to be the life of any sufficient for their happiness. That is, how- party and for this reason is less likely to be ever, until they fall in love. Once they realize extroverted, but land somewhere in between The original aims were, as they are today, to found in a compromising situation. If he won’t that they literally need this other person, they on the spectrum. Introverts can very quickly create a society that is non-political and free talk to other women then chances are that he will be the best partner they can possibly be. pick up extroverted characteristics or tenden- from all racial or religious distinctions. The so- won’t sleep with them either. The fact is that cies. While it’s also possible for an extrovert ciety welcomes people from every walk of life the fewer chances a man has to cheat, the less 8. They make better fathers. to learn a few tricks from introverts, the fact whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, is that it’s more difficult for them. Introverts likely he is to cheat. Numbers don’t lie. Introverts spend the majority of their lives basically alone. They are observers. They are with the objective of enjoying each other’s have no choice but to function in a physical company and participating in a wide range of 4. If he does cheat on you then at least you thinkers. They are lone wolves who believe world outside of them all day, every day. Ex- social and cultural activities. troverts, on the other hand, have a difficult know how he feels about you. the best way to live life is by taking a step back espouse a particular point of view would go about yourself and regarding when and Introverts aren’t usually the ones to make and seeing the bigger picture. time finding a reason to be more introverted. What are Mensa’s goals? against its role as a forum for all points of where you were tested. If you can’t give an such “mistakes.” If he decided to cheat on you Mensa has three stated purposes: to iden- view. Of course, individual Mensa members exact answer, an approximation is better then it’s because he doesn’t want to be with When they enter fatherhood, things change – With that said, ladies who love men and men tify and foster human intelligence for the often have strong opinions--and several than nothing. Many testing services charge you anymore. Whether or not he is still in love even more so than they did when they fell in who love men, introverts make much better benefit of humanity, to encourage research of them. It is said that in a room with 12 a fee for sending reports; you should give with you is up for debate, but more likely than love. Falling in love teaches them that there husbands. Here’s why: in the nature, characteristics and uses of Mensans you will find at least 13 differing the service a call before writing them. not, he believes he no longer wants to be part exist other people who are just as important intelligence, and to promote stimulating opinions on any given subject! of the relationship – even if he doesn’t know to them as they are to themselves. Father- 1. He’ll know himself better than most men intellectual and social opportunities for its If your school did IQ testing, write to the it yet. Or rather, he most likely does know it – hood teaches them that there are people in you’ve dated. members. How do I qualify for Mensa? school you attended, and ask for a CERTI- Why do most relationships fail? Because most being an introvert and all – but isn’t able to this world who are more important to them Membership in Mensa is open to persons FIED copy of your score. It must include admit it to himself yet. While no one wants than themselves. An introverted father will people can’t make up their minds on what ex- How many members does Mensa have? who have attained a score within the upper your birth date, the name of the test, and a a cheating man, at least you’ll have one that love his daughter/son more than any other. actly it is that they want. Why can’t they make Today there are around 134,000 Mensans in two percent of the general population on clearly defined number, i.e., IQ, or percen- leaves you knowing where exactly you stand. Not to mention that he’ll likely have more to up their minds on what exactly it is that they 100 countries throughout the world. There an approved intelligence test that has been tile rank nationally. Mensa does not accept With extroverts, there tends to be much more teach them. want? Because they don’t know themselves are active Mensa organizations in more properly administered and supervised. achievement tests. The school seal must be deception and confusion. well enough to understand what it is that than 40 countries on every continent except There is no other qualification or disqualifi- stamped on the report. they need in life. Paul Hudson Antarctica. Membership numbers are also cation for initial membership eligibility. 5. They’re better in bed. available for specific National Groups. For psychologist/agency testing, have the Introverts have this distinct ability to differen- Men think about sex. A lot. Now, let’s do the The term “IQ score” is widely used but poorly report sent on professional letterhead, with math… Say an average male spends 10 per- tiate their wants from their needs. All of which What kind of people are Members of defined. There are a large number of tests the psychologist’s or agency’s license or cent of his thoughts thinking about pushing is a result of talking to oneself for decades at Mensa? with different scales. The result on one test registration number. Mensa accepts tests his preferred sexual partner up against the a time. Differentiating between wants and There is simply no one prevailing charac- of 132 can be the same as a score 148 on an- given only by those people qualified to do hood of his car. needs is the first step in being able to sup- teristic of Mensa members other than high other test. Some intelligence tests don’t use testing privately in the area in which the press your wants in order to continue pursu- IQ. There are Mensans for whom Mensa IQ scores at all. Mensa has set a percentile examiner resides. Date of test, name of test, If an extrovert spends, say three hours a day ing your needs. Introverts know themselves provides a sense of family, and others for as cutoff to avoid this confusion. Candidates and full score must be given, and the report fiddling with his thoughts and an introvert well enough and have trained themselves whom it is a casual social activity. There for membership of Mensa must achieve a must be signed. Any signature-guaranteed spends six hours with his thoughts, introverts (obviously depending on their age and matu- have been many marriages made in Mensa, score at or above the 98th percentile on a or notarized copy of any of the reports will spend double the amount of time thinking rity) to better control their radical wants and but for many people, it is simply a stimulat- standard test of intelligence (a score that is be accepted, other non-verifiable copies about sex. Even if the gap isn’t so drastic, focus on what they know they need instead. ing opportunity for the mind. Most Mensans greater than that achieved by 98 percent of may be rejected. introverts usually do spend more time day- have a good sense of humor, and they like the general population taking the test). dreaming and thinking about sex. 2. Because he spends more time thinking, to talk. And, usually, they have a lot to say. Is there a Mensa test? he’ll likely spend more time thinking about Generally, there are two ways to prove that If you’ve never taken an IQ test, or don’t 6. They’re usually more reliable and less you. Mensans have ranged in age from 2 to you qualify for Mensa: either take the Mensa want to bother with getting official copies self-absorbed. What woman (or man) doesn’t want that?! more than 100, but most are between test, or submit a qualifying test score from of your test scores, then Mensa can test you. You’d think it would be the other way around, Introverts spend a whole lot of time in their 20 and 60. In education they range from another test. There are a large number of You will be put in contact with the local but it isn’t. Introverts spend more time in their own heads, thinking, scrutinizing, daydream- preschoolers to high school dropouts to intelligence tests that are “approved”. More testing coordinator who will tell you about heads because they find that most of the out- ing, solving, imagining. While their thoughts people with multiple doctorates. There information on whether a test you have specific testing dates and places.In some side world ought to be observed instead of will vary greatly, even from day to day, they are Mensans on welfare and Mensans who taken is approved, as well as information on countries, a pre-test is available which you simply interacted with. are sure to settle their minds most often on are millionaires. As far as occupations, the the procedure for taking the Mensa test, can can take in the privacy of your home. those who matter most in their lives. range is staggering. Mensa has professors be obtained from the nearest Mensa office. However, when they do interact with the and truck drivers, scientists and firefighters, Beware - there are no on-line tests that can When you’ve finished the pre-test, send it physical world, they tend to do so with more The introverted husband is likely to spend computer programmers and farmers, artists, be used for admission to Mensa. Feel free back to the address as instructed. It will meaning. They act not for the sake of acting, more time thinking about you than the extro- military people, musicians, laborers, police to contact Mensa for specific details about be scored, and you will be notified of the but because they feel the need to act. When verted husband. It makes sense, right? Men officers, glassblowers--the diverse list goes eligibility. Mensa has no other eligibility re- results. If your score is high enough, you’ll an introvert loves you, you become part of have thoughts pop into their heads sporadi- on and on. There are famous Mensans and quirements other than IQ testing. However, be invited to take a qualifying supervised him and he will take care of you like he takes cally throughout the day, much of which have prize-winning Mensans, but there are many many tests are not valid for people under test. The pre-test is just for practice; you care of himself – if not better. to do with sex. While the introvert may just as whose names you wouldn’t know. the age of 16. can’t use it to qualify for Mensa even if you well be undressing his secretary with his eyes, score at or above the 98th percentile. Taking Introverts tend to obsess more over their at least he’ll spend more time throughout the What opinions does Mensa have? How do I get proof of my previous test a pre-test is not required for admission, loved ones because they find it miraculous day thinking about how much he loves you. Mensa takes no stand on politics, religion or scores? however, many people take it simply for the that they can connect to another individu- You won’t find a perfect man, but lock down social issues. Mensa has members from so Contact the testing service that adminis- challenge. al on such a profound level. He won’t forget an introvert and you may find a great one. many different countries and cultures with tered the test to you requesting that they your birthday to say the least. send you a report showing your score. differing points of view, that for Mensa to www.mensa.org Include as much information as you can 86 87 Real estate will change. 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Energy companies 10% of everything that’s being produced will Bitcoin may even become the default re- Airbnb is now the biggest hotel company are desperately trying to limit access to the be 3D printed. serve currency ... Of the world! in the world, although they don’t own any grid to prevent competition from home solar properties. installations, but that can’t last. Technology Business opportunities: If you think of a Longevity: Right now, the average life span will take care of that strategy. niche you want to go in, ask yourself: “in the increases by 3 months per year. Four years Artificial Intelligence: Computers become ex- future, do you think we will have that?” and ago, the life span used to be 79 years, now it’s ponentially better in understanding the world. With cheap electricity comes cheap and if the answer is yes, how can you make that 80 years. The increase itself is increasing and This year, a computer beat the best Go player abundant water. Desalination of salt water happen sooner? by 2036, there will be more than one year in- in the world, 10 years earlier than expected. now only needs 2kWh per cubic meter (@ crease per year. So we all might live for a long 0.25 cents). We don’t have scarce water in If it doesn’t work with your phone, forget the long time, probably way more than 100. In the US, young lawyers already don’t get most places, we only have scarce drinking idea. And any idea designed for success in jobs. Because of IBM Watson, you can get le- water. Imagine what will be possible if an- the 20th century is doomed to failure in the Education: The cheapest smart phones are gal advice (so far for more or less basic stuff) yone can have as much clean water as he 21st century. already at $10 in Africa and Asia. By 2020, within seconds, with 90% accuracy com- wants, for nearly no cost. 70% of all humans will own a smart phone. pared with 70% accuracy when done by hu- Work: 70-80% of jobs will disappear in the That means, everyone has the same access to mans. So if you study law, stop immediately. Health: The Tricorder X price will be an- next 20 years. There will be a lot of new jobs, world class education. There will be 90% less lawyers in the future, at your location and drive you to your destina- Most car companies will probably become nounced this year. There are companies but it is not clear if there will be enough new only specialists will remain. tion. You will not need to park it, you only pay bankrupt. Traditional car companies try the who will build a medical device (called the jobs in such a small time. Every child can use Khan academy for for the driven distance and can be productive evolutionary approach and just build a bet- “Tricorder” from Star Trek) that works with everything a child needs to learn at school Watson already helps nurses diagnosing while driving. Our kids will never get a driver’s ter car, while tech companies (Tesla, Apple, your phone, which takes your retina scan, Agriculture: There will be a $100 agricultur- in First World countries. There have already cancer, 4 times more accurate than human licence and will never own a car. Google) will do the revolutionary approach your blood sample and you breath into it. It al robot in the future. Farmers in 3rd world been releases of software in Indonesia and nurses. Facebook now has a pattern recogni- and build a computer on wheels. 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The thing that gets the most under my skin is walking around the Rules for my Son world and seeing people who have stopped living. I see them on buses and in restaurants and walking on BY AARON CONRAD the street and it fucking devastates me. It’s a club 70% of our world has prescribed to. I went to shake them and light a fire in their eyes. You must quit the life you hate to t start living.

I was talking with somebody last week about 1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. somebody changing careers and they said, 2. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs ain’t one. “If I was them I would just lie down, take it and know, shit, I only have maybe 20 years left. How Like its some god damn secret that somebody work for another 10 years even if I hated it, just do I want to live those 20 years?” needs to tell everybody else (even though 3. The man at the grill is the closest thing we have to a king. to retire. They’re so close. Why start again?” you already know and he knows, and she knows and we all know). 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. Every molecule in my being detested those “You may be 38 years old, as I happen to be. And one day, some great opportunity stands before you and calls 5. Act like you’ve been there before. Especially in the end zone. words. It makes my hackles raise and my “But, who will do all the jobs like bag groceries? you to stand up for some great principle, some great mouth froth resent. Pick the garbage up? Not everybody is a beau- issue, some great cause. And you refuse to do it because 6. Request the late check-out. tiful, blonde, white 27-year-old female who can you are afraid. You refuse to do it because you want to Doing the movements–the degree/the debt, play on a surfboard and write poetry.” 7. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. the office job, the pension, the mortgage, live longer. You’re afraid that you will lose your job, or you are afraid that you will be criticized or that you will lose 8. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. waking up everyday hating a job you have to You’re right, there is only one me—and my your popularity, or you’re afraid that somebody will stab work to support the house you didn’t really truth and my joy is writing poetry and some- you, or shoot at you or bomb your house; so you refuse 9. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas. want to buy and the degree you didn’t really body else’s truth and joy might be being a tow to take the stand. Well, you may go on and live until you use for the pension you’ll never use because truck driver. In fact, one of the happiest hu- 10. Don’t fill up on bread. are 90, but you’re just as dead at 38 as you would be at you’ll get a disease from your misery and die mans I have ever met is a tow truck driver in 90. And the cessation of breathing in your life is but the 11. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look him in the eye. before you can enjoy it isn’t living. I’m sorry— Victoria. Shit grinning happy. Maybe happier belated announcement of an earlier death of the spirit.” but its all absolute bollux and you need to than me. 12. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be. start again. Martin Luther King Jr. He is living. 13. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point. Our generation is blessed with living in a 14. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. world where we can do whatever the hell we You aren’t doing anybody a favor when you want–we can pull jobs out of our assholes and stop living, stop trying. When we heal our suf- “The common complaint among a lot of these people The one in your breast pocket is for her. throw pasta on walls. There are kids pranking fering, we heal this world. When we do what is that they need to ‘find their passion.’ I call bullshit. their moms on their Youtube channels get- we love, we heal this world. You already found your passion, you’re just ignoring it. 15. You marry the girl, you marry her whole family. ting paid 60,000 a video off advertising. Seriously, you’re awake 16 hours a day, what the fuck do You don’t need to write some fucking self you do with your time? You’re doing something, obviously. 16. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath. We live in a cool time–are you aware of what help book with the intention it’s going to You’re talking about something. There’s some topic or 17. Experience the serenity of traveling alone. we can do, what you can do? How some of my save people, or become Tony Robbins or go activity or idea that dominates a significant amount of friends left their 9-5’s and started their own build 12 schools in Colombia (or do) to save your free time, your conversations, your web browsing, 18. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room. business and are absolutely killing it is not our planet—you want to save our planet? Live and it dominates them without you consciously pursuing extraordinary to me. I don’t think I or they are your god damn truth. it or looking for it. It’s right there in front of you, you’re 19. Never turn down a breath mint. special cases. just avoiding it. For whatever reason, you’re avoiding it. 20. In a game of HORSE, sometimes a simple free throw will get ’em. Speak your truth, be your truth, live your You’re telling yourself, “Oh well, yeah, I love comic books I think too many people lay down in a life they truth—and go make some money off your but that doesn’t count. You can’t make money with comic 21. A sport coat is worth 1000 words. don’t love and go, “Well, I guess I’m here so… truth while you’re at it. Don’t lie down and books.” Fuck you, have you even tried?” fuck it, I’ll just stay.” drink the Kool aide and think you’re doing an- 22. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising. yone any favors. Mark Manson No shit we are a bunch of black out weekly 23. Thank a veteran. And then make it up to him. alcoholics. No shit we are addicted to Netflix The greatest cause of dis-ease is emotions that So quit blaming everybody for not living your 24. If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature. so we can check out of real life. No shit we get manifest into physical pain in our bodies—you life. And go try. depressed because we feel it is hopeless and want to swallow your truth and work, live a job 25. Eat lunch with the new kid. there’s no point. you hate—it will kill you and that ain’t doing If you woke up tomorrow morning and had 6 26. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it. you or your family any favors either. million dollars, what would you do? You have Who said we have to stay? your thing—now go fucking live it. 27. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win. So how does it heal this world if I do what I Who said the solution is to lay down, wake up, love? Because when you do what you love, 28. See it on the big screen. brush our teeth, pee, get dressed, eat, shit, you shine. You become happy. You float like Janne Robinson 29. Give credit. Take the blame. eat, and sleep? Maybe your parents or a cool a fucking weightless chipmunk through your uncle or who knows—anyways, it isn’t true. days because nothing is heavy anymore. 30. Write down your dreams. People will walk up to you and when you tell A friend of mine is in his seventies and getting them they will go, “Ahhhhh, that’s why. You’re a divorce. When he told me his choice he said, happy because you do what you love.” “Janne, now is the most pressing time. And I 92 10 WAYS YOU’RE MAKING YOUR LIFE HARDER HOW THE SMARTPHONE AFFECTED AN ENTIRE THAN IT HAS TO BE GENERATION OF KIDS

1. You ascribe intent. 6. You don’t take risks. 10. You don’t give back. As someone who researches gener- That includes what was once the favorite Spending less time with friends means less Another driver cut you off. Your friend never Two words: Live boldly. Every single time you One way to deal with loss is to immerse your- activity of most teens: hanging out with time to develop social skills. A 2014 study texted you back. Your co-worker went to lunch are offered a choice that involves greater risk, self in doing good. Volunteer. Get involved in ational differences, I find one of the their friends. Whether it’s going to parties, found that sixth graders who spent just five without you. Everyone can find a reason to be take it. You will lose on many of them but life. It doesn’t even have to be a big, structured most frequent questions I’m asked shopping at the mall, watching movies or days at a camp without using screens end- offended on a steady basis. So what caused when you add them up at the end of your life thing. Say a kind word. Encourage someone. is “What generation am I in?” aimlessly driving around, iGen teens are ed the time better at reading emotions on you to be offended? You assigned bad intent to you’ll be glad you did. Pay a visit to someone who is alone. Get away participating in these social activities at a others’ faces, suggesting that iGen’s screen- these otherwise innocuous actions. You took it from your self-absorption. If you were born before 1980, that’s a rel- significantly lower rate than their millenni- filled lives might cause their social skills to as a personal affront, a slap in the face. 7. You constantly compare your life to atively easy question to answer: the Silent al predecessors. atrophy. others. When it comes down to it, there are two Generation was born between 1925 and 2. You’re the star of your own movie. A few years ago I was invited to a nice party types of people in this world. There are giv- 1945; baby boomers were born between iGen shows another pronounced break In addition, iGen reads books, magazines It is little wonder that you believe the world at a big warehouse downtown. I was enjoy- ers and there are takers. Givers are happy. 1946 and 1964; Gen X followed (born be- with millennials: Depression, anxiety, and and newspapers much less than previous revolves around you. After all, you have been ing the smooth jazz, box wine and crustless Takers are miserable. What are you? tween 1965 and 1979). loneliness have shot upward since 2012, generations did as teens: In the annual at the very center of every experience you sandwiches. What more could a guy want? with happiness declining. Monitoring the Future survey, the percent- have ever had. You are the star of your own Later in the evening I noticed a steady pa- Next come millennials, born after 1980. But age of high school seniors who read a non- movie. You wrote the script. You know how By Tim Hoch rade of well-heeled people slide past and dis- where do millennials end, and when does The teen suicide rate increased by more required book or magazine nearly every day you want it to unfold. You even know how you appear into another room. I peeked and saw the next generation begin? Until recently, than 50 percent, as did the number of teens dropped from 60 percent in 1980 to only 16 want it to end. a large party with beautiful revelers dancing I (and many others) thought the last mil- with clinical-level depression. percent in 2015. Perhaps as a result, average and carrying on like Bacchus. Suddenly my lennial birth year would be 1999 – today’s SAT critical reading scores have dropped 14 Unfortunately you forgot to give your script to gig wasn’t as fun as it had been all because 18-year-olds. A LINK THAT CAN’T BE IGNORED points since 2005. College faculty tell me anyone else. As a result, people are unaware it didn’t appear to measure up to the party I wondered if these trends – changes in that students have more trouble reading of the role they are supposed to play. Then, next door- a party I didn’t even know existed However, that changed a few years ago, how teens were spending their free time longer text passages, and rarely read the re- when they screw up their lines, or fail to fall in until just moments before. when I started to notice big shifts in teens’ and their deteriorating mental health – quired textbook. love with you or don’t give you a promotion, behavior and attitudes in the yearly sur- might be connected. Sure enough, I found your movie is ruined. Lose your script. Let I do this frequently. Those people are hav- veys of 11 million young people that I ana- that teens who spend more time on screens This isn’t to say that iGen teens don’t have someone else star once in awhile. Welcome ing more fun. Mary has a bigger boat. Craig lyze for my research. Around 2010, teens are less happy and more depressed, and a lot going for them. They are physical- new characters. Embrace plot twists. gets all the lucky breaks. Ted has more mon- started to spend their time much differ- those who spend more time with friends in ly safer and more tolerant than previous ey. John is better looking. Always remember ently from the generations that preceded person are happier and less depressed. generations were. They also seem to have 3. You fast forward to apocalypse. what Teddy Roosevelt said: “Comparison is them. Then, around 2012, sudden shifts a stronger work ethic and more realistic ex- I have a bad habit of fast forwarding everything the thief of joy.” in their psychological well-being began to Of course, correlation doesn’t prove causa- pectations than millennials did at the same to its worst possible outcome and being pleas- appear. Together, these changes pointed to tion: Maybe unhappy people use screen age. But the smartphone threatens to derail antly surprised when the result is marginally 8. You let other people steal from you. a generational cutoff around 1995, which devices more. them before they even get started. better than utter disaster or jail time. My mind If you had a million dollars in cash under your meant that the kids of this new, post-mil- unnecessarily wrestles with events that aren’t mattress, you would check it regularly and lennial generation were already in college. However, as I researched my book, I came To be clear, moderate smartphone and so- even remotely likely. My sore throat is cancer. take precautions to insure it is safe. The one across three recent studies that all but elimi- cial media use – up to an hour a day – is not My lost driver’s license fell into the hands of possession you have that is more important These teens and young adults all have one nated that possibility – at least for social me- linked to mental health issues. However, an al-Qaeda operative who will wipe out my than money is time. But you don’t do anything in common: Their childhood or ad- dia. In two of them, social media use led to most teens (and adults) are on their phones savings account. thing to protect it. In fact you willingly give it olescence coincided with the rise of the lower well-being, but lower well-being did much more than that. to thieves. Selfish people, egotistical people, smartphone. not lead to social media use. Negativity only breeds more negativity. It is a negative people, people who won’t shut up. Somewhat to my surprise, the iGen teens I happiness riptide. It will carry you away from Treat your time like Fort Knox. Guard it close- WHAT MAKES IGEN DIFFERENT Meanwhile, a 2016 study randomly assigned interviewed said they would rather see their shore and if you don’t swim away from it, will ly and give it only to those who deserve and Some call this generation “Generation Z,” some adults to give up Facebook for a week friends in person than communicate with pull you under. respect it. but if millennials aren’t called “Generation and others to continue using it. Those who them using their phones. Parents used to Y,” “Generation Z” doesn’t work. Neil Howe, gave up Facebook ended the week happier, worry about their teens spending too much 4. You have unrealistic and/or uncommuni- 9. You can’t/won’t let go. who coined the term “millennials” along less lonely and less depressed. time with their friends – they were a distrac- cated expectations. These are getting a little harder aren’t they? with his collaborator William Strauss, has tion, a bad influence, a waste of time. Among their many shortcomings of your fam- That’s because sometimes you have to work suggested the next generation be called WHAT ELSE IS LOST? ily and friends is the harsh reality that they at happiness. Some hurdles are too difficult to the “Homeland Generation,” but I doubt Some parents might worry about their teens But it might be just what iGen needs. cannot read your mind or anticipate your clear by simply adjusting your point of view or anyone will want to be named after a gov- spending so much time on their phones be- whims. adopting a positive mindset. cause it represents a radical departure from ernment agency. Written by Jean Twenge – Professor of Psychol- how they spent their own adolescence. But Did your boyfriend forget the six and a half ogy, San Diego State University Do you need to forgive someone? Do you A 2015 survey found that two out of three spending this much time on screens is not month anniversary of your first movie date? need to turn your back on a failed relation- U.S. teens owned an iPhone. For this reason, just different – in many ways, it’s actually Did your girlfriend refuse to call at an appoint- ship? Do you need to come to terms with the I call them iGen, and as I explain in my new worse. ed hour? Did your friend fail to fawn over your death of a loved one? Life is full of loss. But, in book “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected tribal tattoo? Unmet expectations will be at the a sense, real happiness would not be possible Kids are Growing up Less Rebellious, More root of most of your unhappiness in life. Mini- without it. It helps us appreciate and savor Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Un- mize your expectations, maximize your joy. the things that really matter. It helps us grow. prepared for Adulthood,” they’re the first It can help us help others grow. generation to spend their adolescence with 5. You are waiting for a sign. a smartphone. I have a friend who won’t make a decision Closure is a word for people who have never without receiving a “sign.” I suppose she is really suffered. There’s no such thing. Just try What makes iGen different? Growing up waiting on a trumpeted announcement from to “manage” your loss. Put it in perspective. with a smartphone has affected nearly God. She is constantly paralyzed by a divinity You will always have some regret and doubt every aspect of their lives. They spend so that is either heavily obscured or frustratingly about your loss. You may always second guess much time on the internet, texting friends tardy. I’m not disavowing that fate or a higher yourself. If only you had said this, or tried that. and on social media – in the large surveys I power plays a role in our lives. I’m just saying analyzed for the book, an average of about that it is better to help shape fate than be six hours per day – that they have less lei- governed by it. sure time for everything else.

94 95 HOW MY POPULAR ONLINE PRESENCE FUELED MY EATING DISORDER

Now, before I get started, I want calories I was burning, the number on the The first time I even considered that I There was a time when I planned for the future, but that was to make it very clear that I do not scale, and lastly, the amount of people may have had an eating disorder is when before I read the lines on the wall. Short Story online who were following me for “advice.” someone asked me, “How do I get my arms They came into being with the first batch of art, from the BLAME my once popular fitness to look like yours?” So, naturally, I started by Joseph_Plays My once healthy lifestyle, turned into rituals, world’s first batch of artists. They were the cave painters: The a need for control, and ultimately, a fear that listing off some exercises she could do that The Lines on the wall page for my eating disorder; this is I wouldn’t be able to maintain this lifestyle would trim the muscles in her arms, and she ones with no audience and no canvas except for the rocky walls of simply just a story of how we never that I created for myself. shook her head and said, “No, I mean, how their temporary homes. As a paleontologist, I can say with confi- truly know what is going on in do I get them to look like I am starving?” dence that no one knows who created cave art or why. By some, er. Eventually we began to recognize flags. A few lines traced Thousands of people were starting to follow Um, excuse me? I laughed it off, and I let it’s been held up as a sign that humans have always been more someone’s life, or their mind, just that question simmer for the rest of the day. through the stars and stripes, the Japanese merchant ensign, my journey, so I was quick to justify my than just survival-seeking animals. Cave art hints that we’re divine by what they put out into the world. behavior and tell myself that I was doing a What did she mean by that? By morning, I and later, the swastika. Others contained signage that none People were following me because good thing. I wasn’t taking into effect that had already pushed that memory down, and beings, struck by inspiration from a mysterious beyond. of us could identify. I had developed a serious social anxiety, I learned that denial was always a bit strong- Most artists drew animals. A few drew the fields they As the torrent I made them believe that I was grew in size, the images of bloody bat- especially when food was involved. Every er than my bodies desire for more calories. roamed in or the loved ones they cherished. And one -- the one tle scenes appeared less and less frequently. They were re- healthy, not because I actually was. thought I had revolved around how much that I found -- drew lines. My phone filled up with “gym selfies” to post placed by boxes with projected images, of packed stadiums, time I would need to spend doing cardio The lines are in a cave in the South of France. I was with to burn something off, or “I can eat this if to my Twitter page just so I could get valida- of manicured lawns. Under our feet we found the moon land- My goals with getting healthier started the team of paleontologists that discovered them a short time ago. out with good intentions, and it didn’t take I just do an extra workout today, what will tion for my actions. All the positive feedback ing; and above us, etched in a tiny image in the ceiling, there long for me to figure out that my mind was be the harm?” I ate the same foods because I was getting was justification for why I was They began in thin strokes at the front of the cave, progressing were shapes that were unmistakably ICBMs, hidden away wired in a way to be very self-disciplined I knew exactly what was in all of it. I ate at doing what I was doing. At my lowest weight, invariably forwards and inwards. Gradually, we saw that they underground. in a very self-destructive manner. After my the same times for fear that changing my I ranged anywhere from 110-115 lbs., and the thickened and branched out. As they did they grew in complexity, The team performed girl I saw in the mirror was no longer me; it careful dating tests on the cave. first two years of college consisting of late routine would cause my weight to fluctuate. splitting and rejoining and intersecting at odd angles. And on top I avoided any gathering that would force was the shell of a girl who was running away By the time the results came out, though, it didn’t really mat- night partying, and drunk binge eating, I of the lines, there were images. had successfully gained that “Freshman 15” me to answer the question, “Why aren’t you from herself. It was hard to talk to the people ter to any of us what the results were. we were always warned about; except for eating?” I would ‘punish’ myself in the gym if in my life because they saw the sickness I The front of the cave contained what looked like standard Each of us, in far-flung parts of the cavern, saw our fam- me, it was more like “Freshman 40.” Feeling I had caved and consumed something other was living in denial of, so I spent most of my cave drawings. There were animals, sunsets, grassy plains. What ilies. Their faces were distorted and crude, but unmistakable depressed, I made the choice to change the than what I was used to. I was no longer be- time online, in a world where people seemed struck us as odd, though, was that each image overlapped a line, to understand this lifestyle of mine; never all the same. Some found renditions from photographs that things I no longer wanted to see. I didn’t ing ‘healthy’ to be happy about who I was; as though the image belonged to it. When we first realized this, I was being ‘healthy’ so I could satisfy this truly considering that they didn’t really know hung in their front halls; for others, they were memories nev- mean for my healthy behaviors to turn into we were convinced that we had hit the scientific motherlode: We unhealthy ones, but if there is anything I strong sickness I had developed but was the motivation behind my “Fitness” journey. er recorded, seemingly drawn out from deep inside the dis- learned throughout this journey of mine, nowhere near ready to acknowledge. To them, I was healthy and taking the right must have found an early version of written language. coverers’ brains. I found my wife before I found myself. Our it’s that too much of a good thing can also steps, but to me, they were just another thing With scientific care, we followed the lines as they traced lines intertwined precariously for a short time before drifting be bad. At the peak of my eating disorder, I was for me to control, and get the ‘results’ I was deeper into the cave. For the first few hundred feet they were mun- desperate for. apart. As I traced them with my index finger, a lump formed working out two, sometimes three times dane. Then, suddenly, they weren’t. a day, making sure to never consume in my throat. I am a naturally tall person, standing at One line barely about 5’10” – ask a doctor what a healthy over 900 calories, addicted to weight loss Nowadays, I still workout 6 days of the lit by the light from the cave’s outside con- When we journeyed deep enough, there were the im- weight for that height is, and they will supplements that gave me the energy my week, but never more, and sometimes less. tained an image of a field of wheat. The stalks grew in neat rows, ages we couldn’t fully understand. After the iPhones and the tell you anywhere between the range of body was no longer capable of giving me I work out for MYSELF, and the endorphins planted with care, yet drawn long before agricultural times. I as- laptop computers there came enormous tubes crossing the 140-160lbs. Before I made the choice to get on its own, and starving (pun intended) for I get from it. Since becoming sober nearly sured myself it was just visual trickery. two years ago, it has become a huge part, landscape, intricate spacecraft, human silhouettes distorted healthier, I weighed in upwards of 180lbs – I the wrong kind of attention through my But as the images continued their march, varying widely in was considered overweight. Mind you, I was “Fitness” page. I had a compulsive need if not the biggest part of my recovery. I no by odd angles that jutted out from their extremities. It was a collegiate athlete, so I had more muscle to check my reflection in every mirror or longer count calories or track every single detail and complexity, we all saw primitive boats, enormous pyr- overwhelming, but it only lasted a few inches. than the average person, but I was by no window I could see in; just to make sure I thing I put into my body. I don’t ‘punish’ amids, a strange contraption that was unmistakably a bow and Then the lines stopped. means in shape like I was before my two hadn’t gained weight back. Always feeling myself in the gym if I ate a cheeseburger arrow. By the light of our electric lanterns we witnessed the birth It wasn’t that each line individually came to an end. years of college partying. for my hip bones as a way to tell that I was the day before, and I make sure to splurge of civilization. Along one path there were Roman aqueducts, ren- on certain days because you shouldn’t live Rather, the intricate patterns they formed stopped being still in shape; never thinking to myself that I dered faithfully in careful detail. Along another, there were tem- The first two months of my lifestyle change shouldn’t be able to see my hip bones in the your life in fear of eating a doughnut, or a intricate all at once. We saw two lines join into one, then filled me with a happiness that I hadn’t felt first place. slice a pizza. It is OKAY to have bad days, ples and palaces, some roughly drawn, others so intricate that they four, then seven. Sometimes there were dozens that joined in a long time. I was working out regularly and I now live with the belief that I can terrified us. We saw Alexandria and its enormous library; the Co- simultaneously. All of them ended in the same place: A single and receiving those natural endorphins I very rarely took off days from the gym be- change whatever I want; I just practice lossus erected over a bay; rituals and ceremonies of ancient tribes, thin line, tracing straight along the wall. Then there were no being patient with the results. everyone raved about; I was eating food cause the thought alone made me severely never seen by modern eyes. more images. There was nothing at all. anxious. Most days, I was at a calorie deficit that gave me positive and sustained energy Through a twist in the cavern we passed through the Medi- We left the throughout the day; I was no longer drink of almost 1,200 calories a day. Basically, I don’t fear to look into the mirror, or cave without speaking to each other. One - eval times. Then the Renaissance was upon us, and the lines grew ing and feeling the consequences of late my body was so desperate for food, that it stepping on a scale. I no longer live my life by one, each of us left our positions. I retired within a few night binge eating, and early morning hang- started to eat away anything that it could. based on numbers; I simply am just living slightly in complexity, the drawings following suit. Enormous weeks, spending my family’s savings to buy a house in the overs. I was starting to see all the health I stopped menstruating because my body and going with the flow of what that means. sailing ships appeared. Not long after were dozens of men and German countryside, gradually watching our bank account benefits you are told you will see if you are fat level dipped below 8%, and my athletic Each day is a choice to become better than women covered in unnatural spots, faces contorted in pain. Guns the last, and I am finally getting a chance drip downward to an inevitable balance of zero. patient enough to get the right results. I was trainer in college told me I wouldn’t be appeared, and then so did men in uniforms, massacring each other able to play soccer anymore until I gained to love the girl I used to fight so hard on If I have to, I can probably find work again. But I don’t happy again, and I wanted to share this part in organized lines. By then we had all fallen silent. Though we of my life with the world, so I created a “Fit- some weight back. At the time, this news becoming. think it I’ll have to. ness” Twitter page, to share my workouts, was devastating. I had worked so hard to couldn’t quite admit it to each other, each of us knew what we I no longer plan for the future. get to where I was, that my first thought and post pictures of the meals I would make Megan Lawrence were witnessing. so others could see that they too could wasn’t that maybe I had a problem, it was, There came a point deep in the cavern where the walls make the same lifestyle change. Within two “How am I going to be able to keep this up expanded slowly into an enormous chamber. As it did, the lines while keeping everyone else happy?” I wish months of this journey, I had lost 20 lbs., filled the space, growing exponentially into a torrent. We passed and I finally felt like I was “enough”; that was I could say that my eating disorder ended until, enough was no longer enough, and I with a recovery program, but instead, it just steam engines, paddlewheels, papermills, only feet from each oth- needed quicker faster results. leads to other addictions, but that is a story for another time. I became obsessed with the numbers: How many calories I was taking in, how many 96 97 Doi Inthanon Chiang Mai Province Doi Pha Hom Pok, Chiang Mai Province 2,565 meters 2,285 meters COMICS WITH UNEXPECTEDLY DARK ENDINGS

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99 I was born near the beach, about an hour out of Melbourne, Australia. I have always I was born and grew up in Lugano, Switzerland but lived near the beach, eventually moving in 2012 from a very large island to a much for almost two years, when I was nine years old, I lived smaller one. I still try and get to the beach at least once a week. I was a racing sailor for near the jungle in our family Hotel in Venezuela. I 30 years in Australia but haven’t gone near a yacht in the past four years. have dual passports, Swiss and Italian, and can speak fluent Italian, English, Spanish and some French and I have been working in radio, video production and the media since I left school. Thai too. Although I failed all my school subjects, I have worked solidly since the day I walked out of my last exam and never looked back. I always tell people I did my tertiary I studied at The American School in Switzerland and education at the University of Life — it’s worked out well for me. later conducted my university studies between Milan, Rome and London. In 2011, I graduated from Regent’s As a workaholic, I’ve made money, lost money, designed and built yachts, trained as a College, London with a master degree (honors) in pilot, worked for eight radio stations and read more than 25,000 news bulletins in my media communications and management. career. I won the Deutsche Welle award on Australian public radio for “The Spin” and worked alongside some of the country’s radio greats — a master class in media. I came While at university, I also worked part-time for my to Phuket in 2012, flat broke, and spent four years working for Class Act Media, mainly family’s flower distribution business near Heathrow managing Live 89.5 FM and starting up the company’s TV portal, including the daily airport. Warehouses and lorries were not really my Phuket Xtra which, at its peak, was getting 12,000–15,000 views a day. thing, so after graduation, I did an internship at a luxury event company in Chelsea. After living in Phuket for five years, I don’t intend to leave. Even though I lived in Sydney for four years, Melbourne will always be my favorite Aussie city — having said Before leaving London, I also worked for two years that, I have no plans to return. as a CEO assistant at the headquarters of The Yacht Week, where I fell in love with the boating business. In April 2016, at the end of my four-year tenure at Class Act Media, I was offered a job NAEF ISABELLA I worked mainly in the London office but also had a at Phuket Gazette to start their radio station. I lasted two days in the job but departed chance to sail around the world, learning a great deal amicably, and ended up being offered the 102.75 FM radio channel which I launched about charters and sailing. on October 1 as The Thaiger — it has a distinctive yellow and black button logo. People love the name and logo and ask me if I can refer them to the company that came up At this point in my life, I have realized two things I am TIMOTHY NEWTON TIMOTHY with the idea. I get guilty pleasure from telling them I came up with the idea myself good at and enjoy in life: event planning and boating. after waking up one morning at 3 am in a blind panic with a deadline to start the new I belong to the sea, the islands, and have always been station and no name. It just came to me in a flash, I scribbled it down and went back to around boats. I was only three weeks old the first time sleep. The Thaiger radio seems to have become very popular, very quickly — a lot faster I boarded a sail boat in Sardinia, Italy. In 2010 I got my than I originally thought. There’s no secret to it, we just work hard at good local radio, international boat license which allows me to operate seven days a week. sailing or motor boats up to 24m long anywhere. I have sailed around Italy, Croatia, France, Corsica, In July this year (2017), I was offered the chance to become part of a company planning Spain, Greece, the BVI and the Caribbean before to take over the Phuket Gazette, which after 24 years, was about to close its doors. After discovering Thailand where I started chartering sailing having worked so hard with Class Act Media to catch up with, and eventually overtake, and motor yachts for daily or weekly cruises. Thailand the island’s longest-running newspaper and media outlet, it is ironic indeed that I’m is the only place where you can enjoy sailing in warm now managing the reworking and revival of the “old girl.” I’m probably uniquely placed weather all year round, and this is what made me to run the Phuket Gazette Version 2.0 through a lifetime of work in various media, a believe Phuket was the best place to start a boating passion for learning about all the new digital toys, and four years with what has now business. become the opposition. I have been coming to Phuket every year since 2007 I love my work, I really do. I love working on the island and meeting new people all the and was always very sad to return to London after time. I never thought I’d have the opportunity of running my own media company, let my short holiday. Not only did I fall in love with the PHUKET LOCALS alone my own radio station. I don’t drink, don’t smoke, I’m not really a social butterfly beautiful island, but with its people too. In 2012 I and much prefer a dinner party at home with friends rather than hobnobbing around decided to move permanently to Phuket and set up the island with the B-List at the latest beach club opening. Isabella Yachts, my boat charter company. We now have over 30 yachts to offer just in Phuket, both Although proudly Australian, I don’t always gravitate toward my fellow citizens but sailing and motor, and the numbers of great new

tend to hang around with people from different places. Living in Phuket is like living PHUKET LOCALS boats are constantly increasing. Follow our “Isabella in the United Nations. I also have lots of local Thai friends, although my grasp of the Yachts” Instagram and FB accounts for more updates. local lingo doesn’t seem to improve as the years pass. I’ve decided I’m just stupid when it comes to learning new languages. After five years of promising myself to enroll in a Moving from London to Phuket was a big change, Thai language course, I’m resolved to admitting it’s probably not going to happen. but I call it “a good change” — Phuket is a fantastic island to live on. First of all, the weather is warm all Phuket, by all accounts, was once a tropical paradise. Even in my five years here, I’ve year round, often sunny, but even the rainy season is seen it grow quickly as it stumbles along under the burden of its own popularity. enjoyable. For me, Phuket was the ideal place to start Probably more of an urban island than a tropical paradise these days, things are a charter business. Islands around Phang Nga Bay, like getting better rather than worse, and I still wake up every day feeling grateful for being James Bond, are accessible all year and definitely a able to live and work on this vibrant little rock. I report on the continual growth in “must do” when on the island. tourist numbers and see the traffic growing with it, every single day. The numbers are real — this island is growing in popularity every year. Once it was the Europeans and Phuket is an incredibly international island with the Australians, then the Russians, now the Chinese — tomorrow, who knows? There millions of tourists coming each year. The selection of is just so much to do here — at any price point, it will always be busy. But you need to shops and restaurants available around the island is adapt as the island adapts. infinite. Even when grocery shopping, you can now find almost any product available from any country I make sure I still get to the beach — that’s why I moved here in the first place — and at a decent price. The brand new international airport enjoy the simple pleasures on offer rather than joining the crazies in Patong or sitting lets you travel to many different countries — there are on an expensive sun-lounge in front of a fancy hotel. I’m slowly building a wonderful even direct flights to London, Zurich and Milan during team of people around me, local and imported, and simply love waking up every day high season. and working with them. We do our best to pass on important news and ting-tong stories (there are always plenty of them here) as well as telling people where to get a My business takes a lot of my time but I never miss great coffee and a cheap Pad Thai. the chance to socialize with friends around beach clubs and nice restaurants. In my spare time, I love Once The Thaiger becomes the best it can be in Phuket, we want to take on other to practice hot yoga and take long walks on Bangtao markets in Thailand. Like real tigers, we’re able to move quickly and adapt to all the Beach with my chocolate puppy lab Maya — named changes in the media industry. We’re a small, nimble organization and committed to of course after Maya Bay on Phi Phi. My main being a cheeky new outlet for news and information here in Phuket. We want people business is boat charters in Phuket and around the to be saying they saw it on The Thaiger, they heard it on The Thaiger and they read it on Mediterranean, but during the summer I also manage The Thaiger. Every day, an 80-year old who read the papers sadly dies. And another five and rent 14 beautiful family-owned apartments in the smartphones are purchased. We’re chasing the people using portable media machines. south of Sardinia at an oasis called Ibisco Farm.

I’m here for the long haul. Have a partner, a great life, a business that challenges me I spend most of the year in Phuket because of my every day and plenty of new and interesting people to meet and stories to tell — I’ll main business but I love to visit family and friends never get bored here. As long as I can still write and talk, I’ll keep doing my utmost once or twice a year back in Europe. I find Phuket a to provide the island’s best media coverage on whatever platform people want to healthy, happy place and wish to grow my business consume it. In the same way that newspapers have died, so will some of the media further here as I firmly believe in its future and platforms we’re working on now. I’m always looking to tomorrow’s platform for news tourism industry. and information. Isabella Naef Timothy Newton ISABELLA YACHTS PHUKET Managing Director [email protected] The Thaiger www.isabellayachtsphuket.com [email protected] 100 101 My name is Natthakorn Pinno — My name is Phil and I was born and raised nickname Joe. I come from Surat Thani in London, UK, but have lived and worked Province and moved to Phuket when all around the world since I was 23. was nine years old. I have always liked to exercise and became a runner at I’ve had a pretty colorful life so far, having primary school. previously been a trash collector at the age of 15, a structural engineer on London’s I graduated in health and sports 2012 Olympic Stadium, a volunteer in rural science from Thaksin University, Nigeria, and a consultant in Saudi Arabia. Pattalung. I dreamed of becoming a professional trainer to teach people In 2013 I was even recognized as “Young how to take care of their body and the Consultant of the Year” and one of the correct way to exercise. “Top 10 Consultants of the Decade.” But that same year I left my “dream job” in the I have lived in Phuket for 20 years now. Middle East, a six-figure salary and the My first job was as a fitness instructor at security of corporate life. Why? Because, like RPM Health Club, instructing members many, I was burnt-out and unfulfilled! to use fitness equipment and running classes. During the first couple of years, This was the launch pad for a journey that I worked there, my English improved saw me fly to Phuket, taking on the role considerably by talking with overseas of Director of Phuket Cleanse, South East club members, giving me a great Asia’s leading health and fitness retreat. chance to develop myself. In 2011, I joined a training course run by the As someone who has weighed well over American Council on Exercise (ACE). 100 kg and became healthy through a PHIL ANTHONY M ANTHONY PHIL The curriculum was designed for combination of responsible nutrition, trainers to be able to instruct students moderate exercise and improved sleep, I in the correct way, and I passed the can appreciate the daily battle many of us examination and became a certified have to stay healthy. I love inspiring others trainer, able to instruct students all over on their health journey.

the world. At RMP Health Club, I was PINNO NATTHAKORN promoted to personal trainer and also I now coach individuals and businesses as held extra classes such as the world- a performance coach, business consultant, famous Les Mills Body Pump and Body and TEDx speaker. I’m all about giving Combat, which were very successful. others the tools, motivation and mindset to be at their best. I have another dream — to become a bodybuilding athlete. In 2012 I When I’m not coaching, I put a lot of energy followed my dream by joining the and passion into our new startup project — Phuket Classic 2012 bodybuilding NanaBowls —smoothies that take nutrition competition, winning third prize in the seriously. There’s nothing on the market New Bodybuilder category. Then in quite like these delicious (and nutritious) 2013 and 2014 I continued joining the bowls; high protein, no added sugar, competition and won second prize on and dairy free. Find us on social media @ both occasions. NanaBowls and visit one of our Phuket cafes to try them out. In 2015, I was promoted again, this

time to fitness manager, which made PHUKET LOCALS This is what I love about Phuket. There are me feel very proud. At the same time, so many healthy hotspots to choose from. I am a professional bodybuilder at My favorites are Unit 27 in Chalong, the Phuket Bodybuilding and Fitness Wilson Cafe in Rawai, and WeCafe in Kathu... Club. In June 2016, I participated in a and that’s why we chose Phuket as the base bodybuilding competition at the 45th for NanaBowls. Phuket really is a leader National Sporting Games in Songkhla when it comes to health and wellness and Province and won a silver medal. I PHUKET LOCALS has some of the best training facilities, also recently came fourth in the men’s fitness professionals and health food fitness category for Mr. Thailand 2017. restaurants in the world! How lucky are we to live in Phuket? Whenever I have time, I do weight training to strengthen my muscles, fast Phil Anthony M cardio to make me strong, and gentle Consultant | Coach | TEDx Speaker cycling for 40–50 minutes to reduce [email protected] excess fat. www.philanthonym.com FB and IG @NanaBowls Phuket is a tourist destination where people come for the beautiful ocean and good food. As the food is so great, most people forget to pay attention to what they eat, and also fail to burn it off. Many locals are working long hours so have no time to exercise. I wish the people in Phuket would take better care of themselves by exercising to reduce stress and illness. I would love to start a campaign to encourage both public and private organizations to allow employees to have more time to exercise. Exercise should be part of a daily routine — keeping healthy is a lifetime commitment.

Natthakorn Pinno (Joe) Personal Trainer at RPM Health Club [email protected]

102 103 Being Malaysian-Australian as well My name is Iain McCulloch but only my mum has ever as half Indian, half Chinese and called me that in the last 25 years, I am known as Mac to living in Thailand, it’s never easy everyone I meet or have met on my journey so far. to explain my background. Mostly, people assume I’m a local, which can I have been in Phuket since October 2015. I am add to the confusion. originally from Edinburgh but due to my father traveling so much during my younger years I have no I have been a happy Phuket resident Scottish accent and tend to adopt the accents of those I for nearly five years, arriving when spend the most time with. my youngest son was six months old — time certainly flies. The beauty I am the CEO of Unit-27, one of South East Asia’s largest of this island and its people have fitness facilities and a brand with a strong reputation for made our decision to stay an easy delivering some of the best strength and conditioning one, with what was supposed to be in the region. a two-month break. Prior to Phuket, we lived in the South of France for Before coming to Phuket, I worked in Iraq for three almost two years after deciding to years, leading a team of expats and locals to ensure leave China, where my eldest son that the quality control and assurance standards of was born. I was in the international unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance was properly student recruitment business conducted on behalf of the Shell International there and worked for an agency Petroleum development project. part-owned by the Australian government. I spent 17 years in the British Army, as one of her Majesty’s elite airborne soldiers in the Royal Engineers. I’m very fortunate to be consulting During my service, I spent time as a maritime IAIN MCCULLOCH IAIN for Phuket Hotels Association as counter-terrorism search commander, high-risk search their Development Director. I have commander, training instructor, and bomb disposal been undertaking project work operator, to name but a few. SUMITHA SOORIAN SUMITHA for a year now and most recently organized the Phuket Hotels During my final term in the forces, I set up a Association Benefit (PHAB) event, landscaping and tree surgery business in the UK, which which took place in the Latitude grew to a point where it became self-sustainable Marquee in May. We are currently enough for me to have a more sedentary or “normal” working on an island-wide Beach life. After leaving the military, and achieving my Clean Up initiative with the Phuket business goal, I became bored and needed diversity in government — the main event will my life again. be held on September 16, in line with the Global Coastal Beach Clean Leaving my business in the UK to run itself, my calling Up. Of course, we are also focusing took me down the humanitarian bomb disposal route on the second PHAB event coming toward a United Nations contract. I served in Nairobi, up on April 28, 2018, as well as other the Gaza Strip, the jungle and border regions of initiatives. Uganda and the plains of Southern Sudan, all of which have some serious internal struggles going on. My In my spare time, I’m actively humanitarian duties, as fulfilling as they were, needed involved with the community efforts some spicing up. I took a role as regional team leader of UWCT, where my sons study. You for a private military contractor in Afghanistan. For will also see me playing tennis — the next few years, I enjoyed the hot spot of Jalalabad,

there’s nothing I love more than a PHUKET LOCALS working on a US State Department project to deliver knock-about with friends. My five bomb disposal training and mentoring to the newly and seven-year old boys are the formed Afghan National Army, and had my fill of chattiest little people and we really “spicing up.”

enjoy the freedom of the outdoor PHUKET LOCALS lifestyle the island offers. I have quickly adjusted to working life here in Phuket, and come to terms with certain areas of business which When we first arrived in Phuket differ to other places I have worked, as well as making we stayed at Sai Taan, near Boat headway in developing the Unit-27 brand to reach Avenue. Back then — and we’re further into the region. only talking four years ago — there was nothing surrounding our I don’t have as much spare time as I would like but I am development, no Boat Avenue sure everyone reading this is thinking the same. My free or Regent Condominiums. New time is split between rock climbing, riding motorbikes, buildings and roads are springing freefall parachuting and anything physical. up everywhere and now I’ve heard that two new international schools Phuket and the surrounding area offer the ideal back are coming to Phuket. That tells drop for all these activities — I can’t think of many me that the population is set to nicer places where there is so much to do in such close continue growing and the economy proximity. All of this, and the bonus of the fascinating with it. Thai culture, with a sprinkling of the nuances of many other nationalities, makes for the most amazing place Working alongside the Phuket to call home. Hotels Association, I hope to roll out a campaign to persuade local hotels My business goals in the immediate future are to to reduce single-use plastics in their develop the amazing team I have working with me — operations: drinking straws are a to grow our brand into a global name. Rome wasn’t great place to start. As a mother, built in a day, I am told, and they never had the Internet providing an environmentally either, so I’m hopeful the timeline will be slightly more sustainable space for my family loaded in my favor. The present Unit-27 is the strongest is important, and I’m also a great thus far and will help us reach our target. supporter of road safety — I can see positive changes with tighter driving My personal goal is to continue contributing toward laws and better infrastructure to some of the smaller charities on the island. I am support the growth in population. fortunate enough to be in a position to help others, and doing so gives me great satisfaction. Sumitha (Sumi) Soorian [email protected] I’m looking forward to exploring more of what Phuket has to offer.

Iain (Mac) McCulloch MInstRE MCMI CEO to The Unit Group Phuket: +66(0)993430380 — current location UK: +44(0)7787448868 Skype: mac.mcculloch [email protected] [email protected] 104 105 H3 DIGITAL

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The concept of fashion, as it once stood, no longer holds ground as it once did in it’s peak. When we think of “fashion” in it’s most public form, we are instantly drawn to the popular brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Gucci etc; which are coupled with fashion pioneers such as Coco Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld and many more. So, where does Paul Ropp fall into this spectrum of noted fashion icons?

senses are instantly titillated; from the prompt tend beyond external notions impeded upon attraction to the vibrancy and colours, to the us by leading industries. more subtle perfections found in the hand woven details - there are sensory fireworks Paul Ropp takes fashion into it’s own hands, embedded throughout each representation. so to speak, in order to reclaim what fashion itself means to the people who take part in Paul Ropp stands apart from any other brand showcasing it. Fashion, in this sense, is a social In a nutshell, Paul Ropp does not. Both the because of what is represented by the nature liberation from those constraining shackles of brand and the individual represent a concept of the clothing. Paul Ropp pieces are hand- others expectation, allowing us to move for- of fashion and beauty that fall outside the made works of art that will be showcased ward into a freedom within our own individu- four walled labels that constrain most other in the museums of the future. Each item - a al self expression. fashion brands. As a brand, Paul Ropp is creative masterpiece in itself - brings with it pioneering the way notions of “fashion” relate a sense of individual strength and independ- Discover more at www.paulropp.com to individuals, people within communities, ence, communal acceptance and involve- Paul Ropp shops: and the diversity of cultures in general. The ment, and diversity in thought and feel. Each Surin Gallery – Tel. 080-5381976 only way this brand relates to fashion in its of these aspects mark important and useful Boat Avenue – Tel. 087-6237988 public form is the fact that what is produced milestones in human development. As such, Laguna Plaza – Tel. 087-6237988 is meant to be worn. the clothes are able to break those bounda- Paul Ropp Outlet – Tel. 076-621607 ries of industry created labels. They create and Central Festival Samui – Tel. 077-410356 Regardless, Paul Ropp supersedes fashion and promote an interaction between the wearer Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM enters the realm of “Wearable Art” as a form of and the artform; and how both of those no- Website: WWW.PAULROPP.COM self expression and acceptance. The clothes tions relate to the larger world around them.

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For those readers that have not 1. Transferring assets: 7. Downplaying the purchase of expensive seen, “The Other Woman” it is The obvious, transferring assets from a joint items: account into an individual account. It may not Look out for purchases like art, antiques, or funny, cute comedy about a terrible be a unique strategy, but if you are not look- jewelry. Buying these items is a way to put man (played by Nikolaj Coster-Wal- ing, it can certainly have you left in the dark. money into something where the value can dau) that does terrible things to be overlooked and then sold after a divorce. 2. Transferring assets to a friend: his wife (Leslie Mann), and his two One can easily transfer assets from an individ- 8. Lending money to friends or family: mistresses (Cameron Diaz & Kate ual account to a friend. This can be done slow- If a friend or family member complies with ly and systematically over time, and if you this plan, it can absolutely make your soon-to- Upton). One of the terrible things don’t look for it, you may not notice. Venmo be ex partners assets appear to be less than he does is move assets around, and Chase Quick Pay make this process even they are. They can then pay back the loan robbing his wife of her financial easier to do without suspect. once the divorce has been finalized. Established after the 2004 Asian Tsunami, Phuket Has Been Good Yaowawit School was founded in Phang Nga in 2005 for children of To Us (PHBGTU) is a Thai registered charity. We teach English the poorest of the poor from Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Ranong. freedom in the event of a divorce. 3. Setting up a life insurance policy: Hiding assets during a divorce is both illegal for free to 1,200 children aged 3 to 18 in three Thai Government We believe that a mixture of traditional school and pre-vocational While there are many technicalities involved and immoral, but it certainly happens. Wheth- schools in Phuket. Our qualified and experienced English teachers education will help our children to break out of the vicious circle of poverty. We are a home-stay school for today 140 children in the age However fictional the movie was, it opens in setting this up, the right financial planner er you are having difficulty in your marriage or teach English classes as part of the Thai school curriculum. We help Thai children become capable and confident English speakers so between 3 and 18 and offer Kindergarten and Primary School onsite. your eyes to a very real issue; the power that can assist your spouse in using life insurance not, stay educated about you and your part- that they can secure well paid employment. The students visit the local Secondary School. All of our activities and someone can obtain when there is 100% trust as a tool to hide or protect assets. ner’s personal finances. Get online access to education programs are bilingual Thai/English. all of your accounts, ask questions, and build in the relationship. Assets can be hidden and We receive no Government funding but rely on the generosity of transferred, without the other partner having 4. Overpay the IRS: a relationship with your financial advisor and businesses and kind individuals to pay our teachers’ salaries and The Yaowawit Lodge, our hospitality education center, has 14 guest any suspicion. Then, when the divorce hap- If someone knows they are going to get di- CPA. When it comes to finances, knowledge donations to provide our teaching supplies. rooms and caters to Thai and International Schools and local and in- pens, they won’t even question it, because vorced, they can overpay their taxes, and in- is your best friend. Perhaps if Leslie Mann’s www.phukethasbeengoodtous.org ternational guests. 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Located in Kapong District, Phang Nga (120 km north of Phuket) If your partner has expected any big commis- The same study found that approximately 7.2 com/roxanamaddahi www.yaowawit.org million Americans (4.4 million men and 2.8 sions or contracts to come in, and the cash is million women) have hidden a bank or cred- nowhere in sight, it is possible that they are it card account from their live-in spouse or delaying the payment until after a divorce. partner. Furthermore, approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce. Knowing this does 6. Creating fake expenses: not mean every partner is deceptive and cal- This is especially common when someone PHUKET CHARITIES PHUKET CHARITIES culated, but it does mean that if you are not owns their own business or is an independ- plugged into your family finances, you should ent contractor. Faking or exaggerating busi- be. Knowledge and awareness breed empow- ness expenses can be written off a person’s The Rotary Club Patong Beach Soi Dog erment, and in the event of a divorce, empow- income, and therefore shows less profit on a erment can save your livelihood. Below are tax return. This is also tax fraud. some tell tale signs that your partner could be hiding assets.

The Rotary Club of Patong Beach has been helping provide medical Soi Dog was founded in 2003 by Margot Homburg Park and John care and education for the many needy children in Phuket and along and Gill Dalley. Phuket was growing rapidly at the time and the stray the Andaman Coast for over fourteen years. Their many programs dog population was increasing at a fast pace. Witnessing the suffer- have provided scholarships for over 300 students, medical care for ing endured by street animals John, Gill and Margot held Soi Dog’s young kids who would otherwise not have access to needed care, first clinics utilizing volunteer vets from overseas. Nearly 11 years on and helped fund a pre-school, a clinic, and clean water for Moken and Soi Dog have sterilized over 66,000 dogs and cats in Phuket and children on a remote island. Thailand which is a huge accomplishment.

Their current programs include funding a school in Phuket for chil- Soi Dog has always been known for sterilization and treatment of an- dren of Burmese migrant workers who would otherwise be denied imals but did you know the shelter in Mai Khao has nearly 400 dogs any education at all. 100% of all funds raised by the Rotary Club go and dozens of cats available for adoption? Many of these dogs and directly to the beneficiaries. Watch for future Rotary Club of Patong cats will live out the rest of their lives at the shelter unless we help Beach fundraising events and come along to help them help the them find their forever homes. All our dogs and cats are sterilized, needy children of Phuket and the west coast. vaccinated and free to good homes. We adopt locally and overseas so if you are considering a feline or canine to join your family please Located in Patong Beach. contact [email protected] or on 093 685 1332. www.rotarypatong.org Located in Mai Khao. www.soidog.org 110 111 MANISH’S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS Spot the Difference 1 OCTOBER – 31 DECEMBER 2017 MANISH KUMAR ARORA KUMAR MANISH

Aries 21 MAR–19 APR Leo 23 JUL–22 AUG Sagittarius 22 NOV-21DEC

Aries (March 21 – April 19): You’ll enjoy a burst of Leo (July 23 – August 22): You’ll need to get your pri- Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): This may energy and are likely to take on more responsibility orities straight and may be required to make a tricky be a tough time for you emotionally and spiritual- at work. The period from October 22 will see a boost choice between doing what you want, and doing ly. You could be dealing with a self-worth issue of supreme inner confidence rise to the surface, en- what you feel you ought to. There will be a need for involving a lover, your parenting, or a hobby you are couraging you to take on many new things. You will some tact and diplomacy. In the month of November, involved in. You are more likely to break up with experience some major personal changes to benefit your mood will lighten considerably, as there may someone over infidelity or financial trust issues. This your way of life, and channel your imagination into be a chance to take up a last-minute offer of a trip is a tough time to collect money owed to you — lies, something creative during December. In terms of or vacation. An existing romance may provide some secrets, deception, gullibility or hidden forces are romance, you are likely to be a little flighty and wonderful bitter-sweet moments during December, at work here. If you are thinking about turning a reluctant to be tied down, but there’s nothing wrong or if single, this period will provide the moment for friendship into a romantic relationship, this is not a with just enjoying yourself. Favorable Dates: Oct 7, 8, meeting someone new. Favorable Dates: Oct 2, 4, 11, good time to do so. Favorable Dates: Oct 4, 8, 13, 17, 16, 17, 25, 26; Nov 1, 6, 10, 15, 19, 24; Dec 8, 9, 17, 13, 20, 22; Nov 3, 6, 12, 15, 21, 24; Dec 2, 8, 11, 17, 22, 26; Nov 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, 23; Dec 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 18, 26, 27. Favorable Colors: White and Blue 20, 26. Favorable Colors: Blue and Red 20. Favorable Colors: Yellow and White

Taurus 20 APR–20 MAY Virgo 23 AUG–22 SEP Capricorn 22 DEC–19 JAN

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): A burst of fiery energy Virgo (August – September 22): If you can maintain Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): You will will give rise to some fantastic opportunities, provid- your effort levels, there is every chance of a welcome brainstorm clever new ways to achieve your financial ing a chance to boost your finances, but only if you’re reward. After October 16, a financial dispute of some goals. Teamwork, technology, social networking and prepared to put in all the hard work during October. A kind may arise, taking a lot of your energy. This inspiration help you become more accomplished couple of friendships look set to go from strength to will be resolved in your favor, just in time for you to when working with government agencies, institu- strength. Be open to all the new experiences that the shift your focus toward the romantic opportunities tions, large corporations and other bureaucracies. period from November 15 will bring. There is a strong presenting themselves throughout November and There is also a wave of that lovely romantic energy, likelihood of a passionate romance, enabling you to December. This will be an exciting time, although if promoting soul-mate style love making as opposed discover your wilder side and have a great deal of you are already in a relationship you may have to to light playful romance. If you are looking for a new fun in the process. Favorable Dates: Oct 5, 7, 14, 16, fend off the unwanted attentions of others. Favorable romantic, social or business partner, you might want 23, 25; Nov 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26; Dec 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, Dates: Oct 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24; Nov 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, to look into political, religious, academic and cultural 24. Favorable Colors: White and Yellow 22; Dec 4, 7, 13, 16, 22, 25. Favorable Colors: Purple activities as a way of meeting someone interesting. and Red Favorable Dates: Oct 1, 7, 13, 17, 22, 26; Nov 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, 23; Dec 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20. Favorable

21 MAY–20 JUN Colors: Yellow and White THERE ARE 10 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO PICTURES. WHERE ARE THEY? Gemini OCT Libra 23 SEP–22 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): This period brings with it some significant emotional realizations that could Libra (September 23 – October 22): You will need Aquarius 20 JAN–18 FEB have a lasting impact on your life for months to plenty of energy as this is going to be an exception- come. The month of October may not be easy as you ally busy period. It will have you broadening your Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): This could be a grapple with a number of doubts. From November horizons. This could be a literal shift that sees you good time for some creative and intuitive brainstorm- 12, you might find that you are feeling in the mood visiting different far off places, or things closer to ing on how to achieve your financial and professional for excitement and likely to dig your heels in if you’re home as you take on new responsibilities in an effort goals. It is also an excellent period for new romantic forced to go along with everyone else. The month of to learn more regarding your quest to understand the commitments, a fresh start to your relationship and December looks altogether more positive in terms of world around you. If you are already in a relationship new lovers. You will be funny, clever, entertaining romance as well as finances. Favorable Dates: Oct 8, it is likely that some chance events will lead to a and smart. New financial activities involving various 9, 17, 18, 26, 27; Nov 1, 5, 10, 14, 19, 23; Dec 1, 4, much deeper level of mutual understanding. Favora- forms of profit sharing, investments and joint assets 10, 13, 19, 22. Favorable Colors: Yellow and Red ble Dates: Oct 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27; Nov 5, 8, 14, 17, are on the horizon. Business partnerships could use 23, 26; Dec 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22. Favorable Colors: this for intuitive business networking, and social Yellow and Blue partnerships for bonding with loving friends. Favora- Cancer 21 JUN–22 JUL ble Dates: Oct 2, 8, 15, 17, 23, 27; Nov 6, 8, 15, 17, 24, 26; Dec 2, 4, 11, 13, 19, 25. Favorable Colors:

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): This may be a challeng- Scorpio 23 OCT–21 NOV Red and White ing time in terms of work or studies and you are also likely to embark on a new adventure. In terms of fi- Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): This period will 20 FEB-20 MAR nance, this is a strong period for you, but romantical- encourage you to focus on achieving your long-term Pisces ly, you’re likely to be in a very fickle mood, especially financial and professional goals. It will also be a if someone is asking for commitment around this good phase for romance — you may meet someone Pisces (February 19 – March 20): This period is espe- time. You will need to budget very carefully to fund a with whom you share a common interest. Just make cially good for creating new beginnings involving you long-awaited purchase. Your romantic personality will sure that in all the excitement you can balance the and your outer presentation. Get some new clothes, come to the fore, making your emotional life blissful different key areas of your life. You will need to be try a new hairstyle, fix your posture, or any negative and content. Favorable Dates: Oct 1, 7, 10, 16, 19, especially careful when conducting financial trans- behavioral traits that might show you in a negative 25; Nov 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25; Dec 5, 7, 14, 16, 23, 25. actions online after November 15. Family members light. This is a lovely time for introducing the “new Favorable Colors: Green and White will also play an important part in some major events and improved” you, especially if you have been during December, probably relating to travel or working on self-improvement, self-empowerment, career decisions. Favorable Dates: Oct 1, 6, 10, 15, etc. People like doing business with you and hearing 19, 24; Nov 3, 9, 12, 18, 21, 27; Dec 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, what you have to say. If you are job searching, this 23. Favorable Colors: Purple and Brown could be an excellent time to schedule interviews or for re-writing your resume. Favorable Dates: Oct 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 29; Nov 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 30; Dec 5, 7, 14 18, 22, 28; Favorable Colors: Yellow and White

112 K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant, [email protected], facebook.com/manishastroconsultan t 113 HEALING CRYSTAL DILDOS ARE HERE TO MAKE MEN vs WOMEN YOUR VAGINA A MAGICAL PLACE

Healing crystals have been a wellness trend for quite some time now, with a cult following of people who swear by their therapeutic properties. While some choose to harness the rocks’ energy in the form of pyramid-shaped decor or jewelry, one innovative company has delved into previously un- trekked territory: the crystal dildo market. Yes, you read that correctly.

Chakrubs dubs itself as “the original crystal sex toy company,” with all of its products being made from 100 percent pure crystal. Chakrubs derives its name from Chakra, the Sanskrit word that describes energy wheels. The company produces handmade dildos made from precious minerals like rose quartz and pure amethyst, which each provide their own respective healing properties.

The best part about these dildos? They prac- their healing powers. One reviewer wrote, “It tically double as home decor, so you totally makes me feel more alive,” while another ex- avoid the semiawkward moment when a visi- plained, “My Chakrub is calming for my anx- tor spots your self-pleasuring gadget on your iety and though I’ve got a long way to go, it bedside table. has notably increased my ability to see my self-worth again.” To learn more about these beautiful sex toys, we spoke with the company’s creator, Vanessa The company’s official website states that us- Cuccia, who founded Chakrubs with a desire ing these intriguing toys results in “learning to to explore her own sensuality in a new way. quiet the mind in order to feel subtle energies, Run-of-the-mill dildos just weren’t cutting develop emotional intelligence, strengthen it for her, so she turned to Mother Earth for self-awareness, and accepting every aspect the answer. “I wanted something that would of who you are.” It goes on to explain how us- allow me to tune in, to turn on, and crystals ing them “not only gets you off, but turns you were a natural choice,” Vanessa explained. on in a way in which you will remain turned “There was nothing like Chakrubs in the mar- on and awakened with a renewed sense of ket, so I decided to go forward with creating self-awareness and wisdom.” Vanessa added something that I wanted for myself, trusting that using these crystal products combines that other people would want it as well.” sexuality and spirituality, resulting in an overall increase in self-love. Though she admitted that some people trow and her overpriced vaginal jade eggs. seemed “a little confused” by the brand at Sounds pretty convincing, right? Before you In case you missed it, a gynecologist advised first, the company’s testimonials page is now sit back and take a ride on the Crystal Express avoiding Paltrow’s viral eggs because of po- flooded with diehard Chakrub advocates to Pleasure Town, allow us to quickly remind tential health risks, such as bacterial vaginosis demonstrating praise for the products and you of the buzz surrounding Gwyneth Pal- and toxic shock syndrome. Yikes! Because of the controversy regarding these eggs, it may be best to check with your gyno before in- vesting in your first Chakrub toy.

Victoria Messina

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