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A RECOLLECTION AS RECOUNTED BY HER GRANDSON (My grandmother’s story below illustrates the pursuit of the American Dream in a time of deep suffering and shows how a family’s resilience and determination came to be eventually rewarded.) I was born in Germany in 1941, four years prior to the end of the Holocaust. I was a very young girl and was never to have siblings. Growing up, I did not understand why I did not…
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Shari Belafonte is surely her own woman. Actor, producer, host, moderator, and voice-over artist with many stage, screen, and network, public, and cable television credits; model; singer; photographer, and advocate – she has done it all! When FVM met Shari and her husband of 34 years, actor and photographer Sam Behrens, on a perfect day at Sue Wong’s Malibu Arthaus, she cooked for us a repast fit for royalty, so small wonder when we asked…
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Dubai became the watch capital of the world during Dubai Watch Week 2021, much like Geneva is considered the watch capital of the world year-round. Dubai’s transformation during the event is truly something to behold, as the city comes alive with luxury watch related events, exhibitions, and launches. There is a palpable sense of excitement and luxury in the air. Dubai is transformed every two years, as the world’s leading watch brands descend on the…
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In a world where a rare Mickey Mantle rookie baseball card sells for $12.6 million dollars, of what value is a not just rare but one of a kind painting by one of the greatest rock guitarists in history created when he, John Frusciante, too was just a rookie? And, further, unlike the card, this painting is signed! So, how much is such a painting worth in today’s market and exactly why would it command…
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By Lisa Haisha Inner Engineering is neither a religion, nor a philosophy or dogma. It is a technology for well-being. One does not have to believe or disbelieve, just have to learn to use. Technology will produce results irrespective of who you are.– Sadhguru As a world traveler, perennial seeker and soulblazer, I was naturally drawn to Sadhguru’s teachings. He has also chosen to travel the world and embrace many cultures and explored internal and external…
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When dear friend of FVM Global Sue Wong invited us to join her at the home of Carla and Leigh McCloskey in Malibu, known as Olandar, for a tour of their library and a meditative Sound Bath healing session, we had no idea that we were about to journey into another world of consciousness both externally and internally. And what a journey it was! Upon entering Olandar, we were greeted warmly by the McCloskeys. As…
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“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged. But for now, I do not anticipate that they will be very serviceable – at least for many years to come.”The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, Co-Founder, Rolls-Royce, 1900 In the early 1900s, Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, predicted the electric future of the motor car. After purchasing an electric…
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An opulent event held at the highest tower of the Central Park Tower in Dubai, Audemars Piguet unveiled the new limited edition Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Spider-Man” and the one-of-a-kind piece. This partnership, which began in 2021, serves as an illustration of the Audemars Piguet’s capacity to draw inspiration from outside the realm of high-end watchmaking, particularly from popular culture and the entertainment industry in general. This special edition watch features the Spiderman’s 3D silhouette…
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Sue Wong celebrated her birthday with a tight group of 45 friends at a festive and euphoric gathering hosted and organized by her dear friend Lisa Haisha on Saturday evening, April 29th. “I’m deeply honored by Lisa’s warmth, generosity and largesse,” extolled Sue, “and it was great to be surrounded by my bosom camarades as we celebrated the onset of yet another year in my life’s journey.” Lisa, who read a poem she had composed honoring…
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First there was silence. And then it began: an all girl’s troupe commenced pounding drums with an unrelenting ferocity, infusing their fury with unexpected light touches of musical humor. In such dramatic fashion the Shaolin Temple of Los Angeles launched its annual celebration of the Chinese New Year on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Every year the Buddhist Shaolin Temple inaugurates this holiday with a gloriously festive event filled with merriment and featuring drummers, lion dancers,…
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