5 MAG 2024 · The geography speaks for itself. The bad guys are just kilometers away, across the river. We are the only international (or locals) with a brick and mortar office downtown, for them to go for help. No assistance from govt unless elderly, and the assistance they get is shit. Office safe from “normal” shelling (tank fire, most mortars). Glide bombs and attack drones are new since Ukrainians landed on other side and have beachhead. Quietly, that is a total massacre over there — poorly kept secret here. can’t do much about the big stuff … if we get hit with a glide bomb we’re fucked. I like our chances. Mon wed Friday the FREE STORE AT THE FRONT is open at our office. Basic foods medicines hygiene and winter clothes. Mondays we run bread into insanely dangerous places by the Antonivky bridge, do other stuff like that. Off the radar. For city admin. We are an important “off the books asset” for them.

5 MAG 2024 · Growing up in Selma, Ala., Asher was surrounded by gospel singers. President Obama went to Selma in 2015 for a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery in honor of African-American civil rights. Asher auditioned for a spot in the choir that was set to perform John Legend's song "Glory." The choir director was so blown away by Asher that Asher led the choir that day, performing in front of 200,000 people. This was also a turning point for his relationship with his father, whom he's always had a complicated relationship with. A couple of years ago, his father survived a car accident and their relationship grew even stronger. They now talk regularly and he greatly supports Asher's music. It was Asher's mom who really pushed him to sing when he was young. He likes to call her his singing sergeant and is excited to make her proud on "The Voice."

5 MAG 2024 · Mark Greene, Retired Navy SEAL, faced an accident that stripped away his protective armor, leaving him unsealed and vulnerable. His journey from college athlete to dropout, SEAL training to enlisted SEAL, and sniper to civilian was met with many adversities. However, amidst the challenges, Mark found strength in his community; he never faced his struggles alone. Navigating his difficult transitions and aiding fellow veterans, Mark identified six predictable phases in any transformation. Embracing these phases serves as a reminder to welcome change and life's transitions with confidence and tenacity. Despite facing a career-ending injury in football and dropping out of college, Mark Greene's resilience led him to become a Navy SEAL. Along his journey, he earned two master's degrees. As an esteemed author and speaker, he inspires audiences from students at USC to veterans in Virginia. Amid his accomplishments, his true happiness lies in being a devoted father to four wonderful children. Additionally, Talaria Media is now developing a new comedy series loosely based on stories from Mark Greene’s book “Unsealed” as well as writer and director Jamie Anderson’s own life and relationship with her father, who was himself a veteran. The official logline for the series states it is “about a retired Navy SEAL struggling to adjust to civilian life after he’s forced to work at a new age spiritual center with his estranged daughter.”

4 MAG 2024 · “Royal Rules of Ohio” is a documentary series following three Ghanaian sisters as they navigate their 20s in Columbus, Ohio. The Agyekum sisters live a lavish life as the daughters of royal descendants of two of the most wealthy and powerful Ghanaian kingdoms. However, with that privilege comes great responsibility. Behind closed doors, viewers are given a glimpse into the double lives that the sisters are living, which could tarnish their family’s noble reputation. Thelma Agyekum is an accomplished woman. She graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s in specialized studies, focusing on pre-physical therapy, and a certificate in women’s gender and sexuality studies. Agyekum was involved in many endeavors on campus, all while running on the track-and-field team with a full-ride scholarship. After graduation, she created Tely Fitness LLC to help individuals reach their personal physical goals. In 2024, Agyekum founded We Run This, a groundbreaking organization empowering women through fitness. Through We Run This, Agyekum encourages women to discover their inner strength, increase self-confidence and gain personal growth. Also a licensed realtor in Ohio who helps her family with investment properties, Agyekum enjoys drawing, weightlifting, cooking, journaling and hanging out with friends. Ever since childhood, Nana Agyekum loved two things: television and computers. She is currently attending drama school at the Identity School of Acting. While pursuing her true passion, she is also working on her coding skills and knowledge of different programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and C#. These two completely different technical and creative interests make Agyekum the well-rounded mind she is today. In her free time, Agyekum enjoys yoga, going to restaurants, playing with her dogs and watching anime. Brenda Agyekum graduated from Kent State University with honors, majoring in criminology and justice studies and minoring in pre-law. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she was heavily involved on campus, participating in track and field as a sprinter and becoming a student leader. Sports shaped her life. Growing up, she was involved in drill team, soccer, basketball and track and field. Her first love of soccer helped her bond with her father, Akili.  In 2021, Agyekum became a certified victim’s advocate while working at a victim’s assistance agency. She also has a mediation certification from Kent State University. In her free time, Agyekum enjoys cooking, reading and journaling.

4 MAG 2024 · In the wake of her return in last year's box office hit Saw X, horror icon Shawnee Smith is back in Vertical's upcoming horror movie Bloodline Killer, and we've got the trailer.Bloodline Killer arrives In Select Theaters & On Demand April 26, 2024. Directed by Ante Novakovic, Bloodline Killer is being described by Vertical as "a terrifying horror-thriller that follows Moira Cole who endeavors to rebuild her shattered life after the murder of her family at the hands of her deranged and obsessed cousin." The cast also includes Taryn Manning, Drew Moerlein, James Gaudioso, Montanna Gillis, Kresh Novakovic, Adam Shippey, Anthony Gaudioso with Bruce Dern and Tyrese Gibson. Anthony Gaudioso and James Gaudioso wrote the screenplay. Bloodline Killer was produced by Rob Simmons. Here's the trailer for Bloodline Killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok46QVymwkU 

4 MAG 2024 · We all admit to it. We're addicted to reality tv and the shows that play off their energy. But what is it doing to us? It starts with why we are doing it then we can help the mindset when having to cope with the reasons behind the addiction.

4 MAG 2024 · Wyn Starks is already well-known for his 2022 appearance on America’s Got Talent and his Black Is Golden album, with songs like “Who I Am” garnering 11.5 million YouTube views and charting #14 on the Billboard charts. The Curb Records signee’s journey began in Minneapolis, where he grew up with his mother and siblings. He listened to a wide variety of music, from the gospel harmonies of artists like Yolanda Adams and The Clark Sisters to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Starks then moved to Dallas, where a viral video of him singing caught the attention of producer and songwriter Fred Williams, who invited Starks to Nashville to work on music together. He released his debut single “Circles” in 2019 and crafted his 2021 Black Is Golden. Starks spent the majority of 2023 prepping his sophomore album while out on the road with Delta Rae. The new project is a mesh of his R&B and soul influences, but will also be imbued with elements of pop, 80s rock, and other sounds that radiate his preferred vibe of timeless, feel-good music.

3 MAG 2024 · Those old sayings. Who what where when and how? Some of those old sayings are not only ancient but still carry an impact today. One of them? You can find sympathy in the dictionary between shit and syphilis. 

3 MAG 2024 · Show up. Do your part. Not a simple task. The calling isn't always a well educated understanding of expectation. Learn as you go. The school of hard knocks.

3 MAG 2024 · Tom Garvey, an Airborne, Ranger and Special Forces qualified officer, served as an A-Team Leader in Viet Nam in 1968 and returned home to mixed reviews about his stability and state of mind. Like many other Viet Nam Veterans, he found few who cared to hear about his time overseas. Now, with his wife Peggy and his wonderful family of five step children and their mates and two world class grandchild, he has finally come home. Life is good. Life is very good indeed.

8 MAR 2022 · I could spend hours studying the effects of water and wind. How a one time sheet of glass glamorously paints the portrait of fall colors then swiftly evolves into a series of ripples by a restless wind. It's as if Mother Nature has sent out a message of her portraits being for a limited time. As people we endlessly send out signals. Body language! What our body is performer may not be what it's physically projecting. What is seen from afar versus what is truly heard are two different shapes of communication. Body language to a receiver is solely based on assumption. Because your body is saying this doesn't mean that's the vocal message. I've learned to work with the wind. To mess up the calm and give those watching waves of new beginnings. I see myself in two different places, on Undercover Boss and on Tik Tok. Camera's are always watching. No step is taken without body language. What is your body saying to other people? The worse part about it is how it's not what others are reading.