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Sep 30, 2020

Miami Beach Issued a "Phase 3" Opening Order & Emergency Measures

The City of Miami Beach has issued a Phase 3 Opening Order and Emergency Measures, effective today, September 29, 2020, to be in compliance with Miami-Dade County’s new Emergency Order (EO) 30-20 and the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-244. The City’s Phase 3 emergency measures include the following: Retail & Commercial Establishments Every retail and commercial establishment within the City of Miami Beach is permitted to reopen pursuant to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order

Sep 29, 2020

Three-Time GRAMMY Award-Nominated Singer James Bay Announces Worldwide Livestream Event

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multiplatinum singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist James Bay graces one of the most historic stages in the UK for a very special show in London entitled James Bay – Live At Shakespeare’s Globe which will be livestreamed worldwide on Wednesday October 21, 2020. Live At Shakespeare’s Globe is a very special, multi-camera event featuring James & his live band, and will be livestreamed to fans around the world, time

Sep 29, 2020

Dr. Bankole Johnson Debuts “Six Rings” Trilogy

Brain wellness and addiction expert Professor Dr. Bankole Johnson has released the first of his trilogy of books, entitled “Six Rings.” The series is interested in analyzing the complexities of the brain, and how to maintain it in optimum health through compelling narratives that are as engaging as they are educational. The first book is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback and audiobook forms, in both English and Spanish. Link to purchase here. As a whole, “Six Rings” po

Sep 29, 2020

Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth & World in Peril

Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary coming to Netflix on September 22nd. The film could not come at a better time, when our planet and the living beings that inhabit it are in need of healing on a grand scale. This film takes a close look at our earth's most powerful unsung hero, our soil. We quite literally cannot live without it. Julian Lennon, the

Sep 29, 2020

Art Basel Miami Beach: The Hottest Event of the Year Canceled

Due to unfortunate matters the 2020 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach will be canceled until next year. As the pandemic continues to be widespread, the restrictions on large scale events have left Art Basel unable to be at full production. For this reason, we take a look at the history of Art Basel, its economic impact on South Florida, and more. The BIRTH OF BASEL Art Basel is an international art fair that has highlighted the global gallery community and artists alike. Da

Sep 29, 2020

Miami Design District Debuts Exhibition by Paulina Olowska

The Craig Robins collection, displayed within the Miami Design District headquarter offices of Dacra, is a private collection of contemporary art and design that represents a broad range of artistic perspectives. The collection is home to works by world-renowned artists including John Baldessari, Richard Tuttle, Kai Althoff, Marlene Dumas and Nicole Eisenman to name a few. The multifaceted collection encompasses a range of disciplines from design to architecture and art. Curr

Sep 28, 2020

Al Sharpton Talks Misconceptions About His Place at the Center of Civil Rights

For many Black Americans, he is next to a Messiah. For many non-Black Americans, he is thought to be an agitator, riling up already uncomfortable societal quagmires that are better left swept under the rug. Media image aside, Reverend Al Sharpton is neither of these things. The boy raised by a single mother in working class Queens, New York, developed a passion for civil rights activism as a pre-teen. He began marching alongside Reverend Jesse Jackson and other prominent civi

Sep 28, 2020

Miami-Based Entrepreneur Diana Hernandez is Reimagining the Barbershop & Beauty Salon Landscape

An industrial designer by trade, Diana Hernandez, partner and designer for The Spot Barbershop and co-owner of Blos Roses, started her creative journey in the toy industry. Over the years, she worked on a number of incredible projects that allowed her to grow and establish herself within the competitive industry. From packaging, branding, product development, commercial space design, home furnishings and interiors. … design is what she does. "Most people never get to experien

Sep 28, 2020

Miami Design District Debuts Special Feature Exhibitions As it Continues to Support The Arts

The Miami Design District continues to celebrate and support the arts by curating special feature exhibitions showcasing cutting edge art and design by the world’s best creative talent. Highlighted below are recently debuted installations currently on view, including Antonia Wright’s site-specific project and Alec Jerome Kreisberg’s “Phone Alone USA”--a video collage/animation where the artist is displayed actively exploring social media news in a frenetic fashion given the v

Sep 27, 2020

6 Ways Mail-In Ballots Are Protected from Fraud

Voter fraud is very rare, whether people vote in person or by mail. That much is clear from a large body of research. One of us is a political scientist at the University of Washington, and the other is a former elections commissioner who now studies voting laws. We can explain why voter fraud is so rare – especially for mail-in ballots, which have drawn both the interest and concern of many people this year. The goal, of course, is to make sure that ballots received by mail

Sep 27, 2020

Recycling Isn’t Enough — The World’s Plastic Pollution Crisis is Only Getting Worse

Plastic production and consumption has snowballed since large-scale production began in the 1950s. In 2020, an estimated 24 million to 34 million tonnes of plastic waste will enter the world’s lakes, rivers and oceans. That is roughly the weight of 21,000 rail locomotives. And if trends continue without improvements in the way we manage plastic waste, we could be spewing as much as 90 million tonnes of plastic waste into the world’s waters by 2030. Already, an estimated 10,00

Sep 27, 2020

Cool Touch Shirts Can Make You Feel Cool On Hot Days, But Which Materials Work Best?

It’s another hot and sweaty summer day, and you see an ad for a sports T-shirt claiming it is made out of a material that will instantly make your skin feel cool. Intriguing, but does it work, and if so, how? Companies have embraced what are called cool touch materials for all sorts of products. Bed sheets that will ease hot flashes, facial tissues that will calm a sore nose, or a business suit that will keep you comfortable during a tough interview - these are just some ways

Sep 27, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Helped Shape the Modern Era of Women’s Rights

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020, the Supreme Court announced. Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement that “Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature.” Even before her appointment, she had reshaped American law. When he nominated Ginsburg to the Supreme Court, President Bill Clinton compared her legal work on behalf of women to the epochal work of Thurgood Marshall on behalf of African-Americans. Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg paying a courtesy

Sep 26, 2020

LEL Superyacht: Meet Rossinavi’s Latest Luxury Entertainment Vessel

After two years under construction, the 50m luxury yacht from Rossinavi “LEL” was launched earlier this year. The motor yacht (M/Y) “LEL” project has been developed by Kurt Lehmann, Chairman of Yacht Moments, in collaboration with Design and Architecture practice Luca Dini, who approached Rossinavi to build this new dream yacht. M/Y “LEL” is the perfect balance between the sporty lines of traditional Italian yacht design of the exteriors and with the interiors of the new gene

Sep 24, 2020

2020 French Open: Where & When to Watch Live Tennis

Don't miss the much anticipated French Open 2020 starting Sunday, Sept. 27. Live tennis coverage of the French Open will be provided by NBC Sports, Tennis Channel and Peacock. What is at stake? There is much to expect this year at Roland Garros including Rafael Nadal trying to win a historical 13th title and tie Roger Federer's male records of 20 career Grand Slam major single titles. Top-seeded Novak Djokovic is also trying to win his second French Open title while Serena Wi

Sep 24, 2020

Nonprofit Executive Alliance of Broward Releases COVID-19 Impact Report

Six months after the COVID pandemic upended our community, the Nonprofit Executive Alliance of Broward (NEAB) has published its first report detailing the impact COVID 19 is having upon Broward County’s nonprofit community. The report, which covers all business aspects of nonprofits affected by COVID including budgets, operations, HR, programming, fundraising and others, is also a testament to the resiliency and innovation that the nonprofit sector has exhibited during these