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2020 marks 20 years for Cubavera. To celebrate, the brand has created a beautiful collection based on its biggest inspiration, Miami --a city that has so much to offer, from its rich culture, amazing climate, environment and diversity. The brand has had 20 years of colorful, vibrant pieces that fit Miami's lifestyle. Shop Cubavera (www.cubavera.com), where comfort meets style. Click on image to launch slideshow >

Paula Abdul hit the road on her North American tour late last year; a tour that’s been more than twenty-five years in the making, since her 1992 Under My Spell tour which grossed $60 million in ticket sales (a mint by 1992 standards), yet also yielded some tragedy that almost sidelined the beloved performer forever. The world knows Paula at the plucky, iconic dancer and popstar turned American Idol judge, turned legacy performer. What people may not know is that this Grammy-winning legend had to climb a mountain of adversity, both physical and emotional, to dance again. For Abdul, last’s year Straight Up Paula! tour was a miracle. When audiences come out to see her, they will bear witness to one of the greatest comeback stories in show business history. Because of Abdul’s preference for handling tough times privately, our conversation may shock you, and it will also make you root for her. Abdul’s imitable strength is in her refusal to allow her story to end with tragedy. She insisted on a second act with her long running stint on American Idol as the judge with heart, to Simon Cowell’s stone-cold blunt criticisms of aspiring vocalists. The show introduced her to a new generation of fans. Her Straight Up Paula! tour is a triumphant third act where she’ll share, not only her catalog of music and iconic choreography, but her surprisingly poignant life story. Beyond singing and dancing, it was Abdul’s million-dollar smile, huge heart and humble responses during interviews that captured the publics’ affections and helped to define an entire generation. Beginning with her first #1 hit, Straight Up, in 1988, Paula Abdul was a Gen X darling of epic proportions. She brought something new and engaging to the mix, matching meticulous dance choreography with pop music. Paula Abdul’s warmth and accessible appeal made an entire generation smitten. As someone put it to me recently, “She could have been your best friend’s sister, your cute neighbor… the girl next door you just had to get to know. Interview by Allison Kugel Allison Kugel: You’ve said that when it comes to your choreography, you would often dream the dance steps up in your mind, and then you would run to the bathroom mirror and go through the steps that you’d already envisioned. I find that so interesting, because that’s how I write. I write by either talking to myself or thinking out loud, whatever you want to call it (laughs); or by having these inspired thoughts that come into my awareness. I’ll then rush over to the computer and type it all out. By the time I get to my computer, it’s already written, just like by the time you get to that mirror the choreography is already done. Paula Abdul: Exactly the same! Allison Kugel: Do you feel that when it comes to your choreography, it’s being channeled through you, like it’s coming from some higher source? Because that’s how I often feel… Paula Abdul: Yes, that completely makes sense to me, because sometimes I’ll even question myself, like, “Where did that idea come from?” It’s really strange, but sometimes I can be in this zone where it feels like auto-pilot, and I’m not even aware of it. It’s kind of cool. Allison Kugel: I remember reading something your mom said years ago, about you being four or five years old and declaring that you were meant to be a dancer; something to that effect. When did you start taking dancing lessons? Paula Abdul: I started taking dancing lessons at seven, but I was four years old when I walked up to the TV set and told my family, “I’m going to do that,” and it was while watching Gene Kelly in Singing in the Rain. Allison Kugel: Well, I remember your mom telling a story about a night when it was raining so hard outside that she couldn’t bring you to your dance class, and you were hysterical crying. The thought of missing a dance class was just devastating to you. Did you actually feel from that very young age that dancing is what you were put on this earth to do? Paula Abdul: I absolutely did feel that way. I knew what my calling was. It’s very interesting, because I find that with dance, for many young kids, it’s just like that. I hear from so many parents saying that their daughter, that’s all she does. She does her studies, but she takes six classes a week and can’t bear the thought of not being able to make it through a class. Dance can strike a chord in your heart unlike anything else. It gets into your soul and it changes people’s lives. It’s been [therapeutic] for me, and for most people who dance. I hear so many of the same stories. Allison Kugel: Is there anything else you feel you are still here to accomplish or experience, that has yet to be done? Paula Abdul: I really want to do some more producing, both in television and film. I’d also like to do some more acting, something that is completely against type. I think it would be more challenging and fun, and it allows you to explore in a way where most people have no idea that a character like that can be within you. Allison Kugel: Let’s talk about your tour, Straight Up Paula!. Are you going to make each song’s choreography and costumes reminiscent of the original music videos, or will you change it up to reflect present day? Paula Abdul: It will be a little of both. I know that fans come to hear those songs, and they will, but I’m not doing a direct replication of those [music] videos. There is a nod to them, with a little bit of nostalgia. But for me, this is an opportunity to create my own vision of what I want to do in terms of interpreting the songs. I’m incorporating lots of technology and multimedia, and with some storytelling as well. I’m also going to cover some fun things, and some not so fun things, from my life in this show. It’s giving people a little bit more insight into who I am, and the career I’ve had. Allison Kugel: Going back to what we were talking about before, about being in the zone, how do you know when you’re in that zone and your creativity is flowing; versus when it feels forced? Paula Abdul: For me, there is such a difference when there is a flow. Eight or nine hours can go by, and I can’t even believe it. And then there are times when it seems like the day will never end. I’ve learned that when the latter is happening, I have to do an abrupt about face and change the environment; step outside, do some other activity to wipe the slate clean. When you’re hitting a wall, it’s stagnant energy. It’s not creative, and it’s not conducive to rehearsal hall or anything else I’m trying to accomplish. For me, muscle memory is now a tricky thing. Your brain also, in terms of remembering, it’s different now. Things that were natural in my body, from so many years of injuries, I need to re-address certain dance moves and change it to what feels better for me now. Allison Kugel: When you were talking about time flying by, or crawling by, it reminds me of what Deepak Chopra says about time not really existing, except in our minds. If you’re in the zone, you lose track of time and nine hours feels like nine minutes. Paula Abdul: And it’s the best feeling, I’m sure you know! I can’t stand the latter, when time crawls. It’s the worst. You want to just cancel the day and start fresh the next day. Allison Kugel: I always say that if you are in a creative field, it’s an odd thing, because you can’t just clock in and clock out. You have to be in a certain creative flow or nothing much is going to happen. Sometimes the best thing you can do when you feel that way is to not work. Paula Abdul: It’s true, because it’s more of a wasted day, and it’s miserable (laughs). Allison Kugel: I ask this question of everyone, because I learn so much about people through this question… when you pray, who or what do you pray to? Paula Abdul: I believe in God, and I do pray to God. But I am also spiritual in the sense that I know I have angels around me, and I know to pay attention to the signs I get from the universe. I used to not pay attention to the signs that were right in front of me. I feel that I finally get it. I do pay attention now, as I’ve gotten older, to those signs the universe gives me. (Paula’s dog wanted some attention and began to get very vocal in the background. We paused for a minute, so Paula could give her some love…) Paula Abdul: It’s so funny! Every time I’m doing an interview and she’s supposed to be quiet, she knows, and she starts up (laughs)! Allison Kugel: She can join in the conversation! Paula Abdul: Do you have any dogs? Allison Kugel: I have two dogs whom I adore, and I love horses as well. I ride horses a lot. Have you ever ridden? Paula Abdul: That’s so cool. There is this one place called Miraval Resort and Spa in Arizona. It’s magical and mystical, and they do this whole equine course. It’s unbelievable how vulnerable and therapeutic the experience is. Allison Kugel: Do you see yourself as a pioneer with putting dance at the forefront of the pop music industry? Paula Abdul: I definitely do. I feel that’s one of my biggest contributions. That’s what people herald me as doing, and it’s nice to know that. It’s nice to know that you can create and spark those kinds of dance crazes, but also that they can stand the test of time. A lot of dancers will say, “You’re American Music Awards dance opening numbers are ‘almanac.’” (Laughs) And artists that will say, “Man, I watched and learned everything that you ever did.” It’s wonderful to hear that. Allison Kugel: You came into the business as a dancer, and as a choreographer, and then you ventured into recording music. At that time, although you were extremely commercially successful, you had your share of critics. A lot of other artists at the time said, “She’s really a dancer, just trying to be a singer. She’s off-key, she should stick to choreography…” How did you handle that kind of criticism back then, and how do you handle it now? Paula Abdul: I feel like being in this business for over thirty years, you learn how to handle constructive criticism, and just plain old, simple criticism. What I have learned is that, although I can’t just say what the formula is for success, because success is different for everyone, I do know that a recipe for failure is trying to please everyone. You never will. For me, I’m an entertainer that happened to resonate with millions of people. I’m grateful for that. I’ve never claimed to be the best at anything. I’m a constant, perpetual student, and I love learning. I love improving upon weaknesses and nurturing the strengths; and being able to draw upon inspiration from others. Allison Kugel: Why do you think you resonated the way you did with my generation; those of us who were coming of age in the late eighties and into the early to mid-nineties? Paula Abdul: I think the through-line of most of my success is my heart, and I think that it connects with other people’s hearts, especially women. I have this profound love affair with women. I’ve never been a threat to women. I have been very inclusive, and always thought the most beautiful thing you can do is to recognize beauty in someone else and celebrate that. Because I was always an accessible type of artist, people felt that they knew me, and they do know me. Allison Kugel: Do you have a ten-year dream, as in, “in ten years I’d like to be retired, living on the beach.”? Do you have a plan like that, or is this the dream, to keep singing and dancing for as long as you can? Paula Abdul: I feel extremely grateful that I’m able to do this. I was sidelined for many, many years because the last time I was on tour I was in a terrible accident in a seven-seater jet. One of the engines blew up and the right wing caught on fire, and we plummeted. Allison Kugel: I don’t think many people out there are aware that you went through this ordeal. Were you belted in when the plane began to plummet? Paula Abdul: I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt. I was getting ready to put my seatbelt on, but I never made it and I hit my head on the [ceiling] of the plane. It caused me to have paralysis on my right side, and I endured fifteen cervical spinal surgeries. I went through all of that, mostly, privately. Back then, we didn’t have tabloids like we do now. We didn’t have the extent of paparazzi or the [internet], so you were able to contain some information. I was so afraid of being counted out and looked at as damaged goods. The problem was that, at the time, I was. I ended up having to take almost seven years off to have all these different neuro-surgeons operating on me. So, the fact that at this stage of my life, I’m able to do this, is the biggest gift ever! I am living, in many ways, my dream. But I also would love to branch out into other areas. And I get as much joy behind the scenes as I do from being out in front. Allison Kugel: What do you hope audiences will experience when they come out to see you on the Straight Up Paula! tour? Paula Abdul: I hope during the show they feel a celebration of fond memories of their time growing up with me. I also hope people get a chance to know me further, and get a better sense of who I am, with my whimsical ways and my sense of humor. It’s going to be a nod to everything that has inspired me since I was young, and celebrating my career, with the ups and the downs, and everything in between. I hope everyone leaves with a smile on their face. Story and interview by Interview by Allison Kugel Photo Credits: Studio 10 Australia Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment columnist, and author of the book, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonKugel.com.

Make this year sparkling and bright by giving her Lark & Berry's cultured diamonds, type 2A --the rarest type of diamond. Launched in London in 2018, Lark and Berry offers precious metal collections set with cultured diamonds, better known as laboratory-grown diamonds. Founder, Laura Chavez had long dreamed of starting her own high-quality jewelry brand, yet the long-standing traditions of controversial, environmentally-disturbing diamond mining held her back from purchasing. After two years of thorough research, Laura discovered a burgeoning innovative industry: using technology to create diamonds --without endangering lives or perpetuating political turmoil. Click below to view collection > To shop, visit www.larkandberry.com

Located in Midtown Miami, Maska’s contemporary-casual menu offers authentic and progressive Indian cuisine. The menu is divided into three categories: small plates, Maska Marke (from the tandoor and clay oven), and large plates. Standout signature menu items include, Lucknowi Galouti Kebab, Lamb Chops, Octopus Masala, Nalli Nihari & Murg Maska, which will appeal to all sorts of diners. The restaurant also features a full-service bar and serves specialty cocktails like their Maska Mule. Every Sunday from noon to 3 pm, guests can indulge in Maska’s a la carte brunch with dishes originating from different regions of India including Dosa Tacos Trio, Vegetable Korma Curry, and Chicken Kottu Paratha. Prices range from $8 - $26. Bottomless drink packages are also available. Note: Due to Corvid19 outbreak Maska is temporarily closed. Please call for hours and delivery options. Menu: maskamiami.com Phone: (786) 971-9100 Follow Maska on Facebook and Instagram: @maskamiami & @maska Miami. Address: 3252 Northeast 1st Avenue, Suite 109, Miami, Florida.

Shula’s Restaurant Group steps into a new era as NFL’s most-winningest coach hands over the reigns. Don Shula is no stranger to victory. As the NFL’s most-winningest coach, including a 17-0 unbeaten season for the 1972 Miami Dolphins, Don’s penchant for excellence never left him. Even after his retirement in 1980, Don continued giving everything in his life his all, including the restaurant group he founded in 1989. After 30 years in the restaurant business, Shula’s Restaurant Group now encompasses an incredible 28 locations throughout seven states within the U.S. The group is comprised of five brands, spanning the spectrum of fine dining, premium casual, casual and fast-casual concepts, including: Shula’s Steak House, Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports,347 Grille by Coach Shula, Shula’s Bar & Grill, and Shula Burger. Though each brand has its own distinct menu and atmosphere, there’s a common thread throughout each Shula’s Restaurant Group location: a commitment to excellence in food and service for every single diner. It’s a tradition that mirrors Don’s personal and professional dedication to quality and performance. “Our friendship with the Graham family in Miami Lakes was our first introduction to the restaurant business,” says Don of his first steps toward building the legendary namesake brand. “I wanted to connect with the local community on a different level, as well as celebrate the accomplishment of winning a ‘Perfect Season.’” Don’s main prerogative was to instill his own philosophies into the restaurant staff, as well providing an upscale dining experience. You might not think there’s much connection between professional football and the restaurant industry, but Don doesn’t see it that way. He takes pride in the competitive nature of the business, and taps into his desire to win to see the restaurant group through challenges. “The day-to-day operations are very much in line with how you prepare a sports team to win! You have to hire the right people, make sure they are coached properly for their positions, have the tools and equipment they need to succeed, and have a game plan in place,” he says. “It takes a lot of preparation and planning to make sure the guest has a winning experience every time.” Over the last three decades, Shula’s has been a mainstay in the restaurant industry as an example of a brand with staying power in an ever-changing culinary climate. “I think initially Shula’s was successful because of the name recognition, but that only works once or twice. You have to give people a reason to come back to the restaurant, and that’s our consistent and quality product,” says Don. He also believes that great partnerships are key to success, both on the field and in the restaurant business. “Our partners have believed in the brand, and have strived to live up to the standards we’ve implemented,” says Don. “We never compromise on quality, and that’s apparent on many levels. When a customer has a great experience, they share it, and word spreads.” Click below to launch slideshow > To help propel the future growth of the company, in 2019 Don brought in a new executive team that he believed could take the Restaurant Group to new heights over the next 30 years. A crucial member of that team is the new Corporate Culinary Director, Chef Demetrio Zavala, who has cooked under the tutelage of some of America’s best culinarians, including Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park, Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, Rocco DiSpirito of Union Pacific, Daniel Boulud of Café Boulud, and Gordon Ramsey of Cielo. With Chef Zavala driving the menus and bringing creativity to the kitchen, the Shula’s stable of restaurant brands is poised for continued greatness. Additionally, Shula’s will be reimagining some of the concepts, and introducing new branding imagery and redesigns of some of the restaurant spaces over the next year. For his part, Don is enthusiastic about the changes, as well as the plans for Shula’s Restaurant Group in the future. “We hope to continue to build great relationships and expand our partner base, as well as opening new restaurants in new locations in the near future,” he says. “[My wife] Mary Anne and I have always wanted to build a legacy with the restaurant group that complemented my coaching career. It’s always our goal to present an extraordinary business that our family will be proud of for generations to come.” For more information about Shula’s Restaurant Group, visit Shulas.com.

The Restaurant at W South Beach (RWSB), owned and operated by Miami’s acclaimed KNR Hospitality Group, has been redesigned. For the new concept, located in the former Dutch Miami space, Executive Chef Josh Gripper and Executive Sous Chef Mario Alegre have created a “Roots American” menu, influenced by their respective upbringings Josh’s American South and Mario’s Puerto Rican heritage. Combining both chefs’ Caribbean inspirations and channeled through the spectrum of Josh’s classical French training, the menu, very much anchored in traditional comfort food, reflects a diverse melting pot of flavors. RWSB features a new menu including the debut of Sunday Brunch from noon–4 pm. “We wanted to offer our own interpretation of timeless dishes as well as contemporary items,” says Chef Gripper. “We’re excited for fans and the uninitiated to experience RWSB, knowing they will all enjoy the same exceptional dining experience they have come to expect at W South Beach.” Highlights include Yellowtail Crudo with fresh avocado ponzu, and pickled fresno and French Toast topped with lemon cream, toasted hazelnut, and apple. Enjoy creative dishes such as Kale Frittata with Meredith Farms feta; Jerk Chicken & Waffle dressed with habanero syrup and a side of pikliz (a Haitian condiment with pickled cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and Scotch bonnet peppers); Steak & Egg Burrito with pico de gallo; and Duck Hash & Sunny Side Eggs with red eye gravy. On the lighter side: a Smoked Salmon plate with the classic accoutrements and avocado toast on sourdough bread with poached eggs. And Sunday Funday would not be complete without refreshing libations —brunch goers can enjoy $30 bottles of rosé or cocktails on offer (mimosa, bellini, michelada and Bloody Mary) with an option to upgrade to 2-hour bottomless for only $25 person. Click below to launch slideshow > Lunch and dinner plates exhibit the same sophisticated sensibility with pizzas and pastas made in-house; locally sourced fish; prime cuts of meat; and garden-fresh produce. Notable dinner dishes include Grilled Octopus – caldo de pescado and crispy yucca; roasted beet salad with goat cheese, almond, and prosciutto; Ricotta Ravioli with fava beans and summer truffle; and Smoked Pork Chop with English peas and spiced baby carrot. RWSB is located inside W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. For more info, visit www.rwsbmiami.com or call 305-938-3111. Note: Takeout and delivery during the Corvid19 outbreak is available. Menu: rwsbmiami.com Order: postmates.com, grubhub.com, ubereats.com, seamless.com, doordash.com Images courtesy of RWSB

Whether you are heading out to the beach or pool, it might be the perfect time for you to style your swimwear drawer with Gucci's latest bikini collection. Featuring bold and colorful prints, the new retro collection is likely to be the coolest look in Miami and beyond. Click to view larger image > By Miami Living Staff

The Chiron is the fastest, most powerful, and exclusive production super sports car in Bugatti’s history. Its sophisticated design, innovative technology, and iconic, performance-oriented form make it a unique masterpiece of art, form and technique that pushes boundaries beyond imagination. The Skyview option was developed in accordance with the attributes that characterize the Chiron. From inside, the glass roof enables a view into another dimension, flooding the cockpit with natural light. It generates a new feeling of speed and space, turning a drive in a Bugatti with skyview option into an incomparable, three-dimensional experience. The two glass elements are installed on either side of the central fin, which protrudes from the Chiron’s carbon fiber body and stretches fluidly towards the signature line, which defines the car's unmistakable profile. The heart of the Chiron is its quad-turbocharged 8 l W16 engine. This unique masterpiece generates an incredible 1,500 hp and 1,600 Nm of torque, with an almost linear power output between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm. Four high-performing turbochargers work in a two-stage controlled configuration, and define this champion of performance. A remarkable 60,000 liters of air are pumped through the engine every minute. Click below to launch slideshow > Simultaneously, 800 liters of water per minute circulate through the Chiron’s heart, and guarantee the cooling of the engine and generate the extraordinary power. For more info, visit www.bugatti.com Chiron Specs Price: 2.7M US Dollars Top Speed: 304.77 miles per hour (world record) Class: Sports car (S) Body style: 2-door coupé Engine: 8.0 L (488 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16 Power output: 1,103 kW (1,500 PS; 1,479 hp) Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch[2] Assembly in France: Molsheim Designers: Achim Anscheidt, Sasha Selipanov, Etienne Salome, Frank Heyl Images courtesy of Bugatti

26-year-old Myles Wyatt Clohessy’s career in Hollywood is just beginning, but his journey began a long time ago. “I always knew I wanted to be an actor. My dad was an actor,” says Myles, whose father is Robert Clohessy from Boardwalk Empire, Law & Order: SVU, and Blue Bloods. Myles grew up in Cornwall, Connecticut. “Growing up, I was always on sets. I was always going to Broadway plays that he was in. It was something that I always had in the back of my mind. I did the high school musicals growing up, the middle school plays.” While acting seemed like the clear path, Myles had other hidden talents. “I was big into soccer, and ended up getting a D1 scholarship,” he says. He played college soccer at Central Connecticut State University for the MLS NY Red Bulls youth team, and was part of the US Olympic Development program. Unfortunately, Myles only played division 1 for a couple years before getting injured. It was this soccer injury that eventually led him to pursue acting more seriously and leave a career in soccer behind. After his injury, Myles left Central Connecticut State University, and went to the Conservatory of Acting in State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase College, where he graduated from in 2016. He also studied at the Drama Center of London. “This [acting] is what I’m doing for the rest of my life. It was always something I wanted to do—I love being on stage—it was just a matter of how far I was going to take the soccer career,” Myles explains. Since graduating in 2016, Myles has been booking roles left and right. He has become quite comfortable being in-front of the camera and auditioning on short notice. Presently, he has 12 projects in post-production. “Nowadays, there is so much content, you get an audition at the very last minute. I always try to memorize it because you have so much nerves going into an audition—there is a lot riding on it,” he says. But that’s not always easy, especially when you get 10-15 pages to memorize the night before. “I try to embody the character as best as possible in a short amount of time. You maybe have two days maximum before an audition.” Getting an audition is only the start. As a young actor dipping his toes into Hollywood’s shiny water, Myles is aware of the unfortunate next phase that all actors experience: rejection. His advice for upcoming-and-coming actors: “Keep your head down and do the work, because 99% of the time you are getting rejected. Imagine going to a job interview every single day of the week, and you get told no for the whole month, until the next month, you get one job. It’s a lot of rejection and harsh critiques. Work on your craft and eventually you will hit something. It’s a lot of perseverance, you have to have thick skin.” Most recently, Myles has been filming Glow and Darkness, alongside Jane Seymour, Denise Richards, and Bruce Davison. The medieval miniseries depicts the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and the popular historical figures surrounding his life. The role of Walter of Brianne, a Nobleman, and Count of France has become Myle’s favorite, so far. “I like it because I’m dressing up as a knight, riding around on horses, shooting in Spain and France. It’s a childhood dream. I was looking at a picture the other night, me as a ten-year-old dressed up as a knight, running around, playing pretend. It’s gone full circle with this role.” Glow and Darkness has been filming in multiple locations, and while that would normally be exciting, the coronavirus has caused some hiccups. “It’s been a crazy experience. We were supposed to shoot in Italy, and then the whole coronavirus canceled that whole portion, they had to switch everything to Spain. The schedule has been crazy, people have been shooting 15-16-hour days trying to catch up.” Nevertheless, Myles has enjoyed every moment on set. “It’s fun because all the characters are based on history. My character ends up fighting with Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England. The third crusades, all the Christian forces against the Muslim forces, and all the characters intertwined throughout that history. It focuses on my character, Richard the Lionheart, and Saint Francis of Assisi,” says Myles. “Woven in there are good romantic elements and some fantasy. It’s a fun time.” Myles is also in the Netflix original film, The Last Ferry, which premiered this March. He plays the role of Rafael, an ex-marine who is on Fire Island with his best friend, Cameron. “Without giving away too much, something happens with my ex-husband and someone finds out about it. It’s about this cat and mouse game, between Rafael and Joseph, who witnesses this murder happen on Fire Island.” Over the last four years, Myles has luckily landed many roles. “At this point in my career, I’m not choosing my characters. Weirdly, I keep getting evil, bad guys,” he chuckles. “I get a lot of bad guys, which is really fun to play, because I’m totally the opposite from that.” While he is not a “bad guy” in real life, Myles always tries to find some personal connections with his characters --something that connects to his life. “That’s how you ground the character and make him realistic,” he says. In his free time, Myles likes to go for walks and be outdoors. His passion for animals led him to volunteer at The Little Guild, a local nonprofit animal shelter in his hometown. “I’m a big advocate for animal rights. I have a dog I’ve had for 14 years. And my family is crazy, we had birds, bunnies, a horse, cats, dogs, a raccoon. I grew up around animals, I love them,” he says. “[At the shelter], we would take the dogs for walks, feed animals, clean their crates. I’m a softy for dogs.” Last summer, Myles married his high school sweetheart, Jhessica. She comes to set with him whenevener she can take time off, but when she can’t, Myles makes sure to adhere even tighter to his fitness routine and his sleep schedule. “I try to find a gym wherever I go,” says the fit actor. Myles has many dreams, like being a part of an action franchise and putting his martial arts skills to good use and starring alongside Meryl Streep, who is an icon to him. “She lives very close to my hometown, in Salisbury, Connecticut, so I see her at the supermarket all the time when I’m up here visiting my family; she seems so nice. She is so talented and versatile. It would be epic to work with her,” he chuckles. Words by Claudia Paredes • Photos courtesy of Myles Wyatt Clohessy Glow and Darkness has temporarily paused filming because of the coronavirus. In the meantime, check out Myles Clohessy in The Last Ferry on Netflix and keep up with him on Instagram: @myleswyattclohessy

Miami Army Airfield, was a World War II United States Army Air Forces airfield located at the 36th Street Airport in Miami, Florida. The military airfield closed in 1946 and the airport was returned to civil use. In 1949, the airport became a United States Air Force Reserve base until 1960. The former Air Force Reserve station and the World War II Air Transport Command facilities are found on the northeast corner of the airport, now just east of the end of the 26R runway of Miami International Airport. The Army Air Corps began using the airport in the 1930s, assigning the 21st Reconnaissance Squadron to the airfield from Langley Field, Virginia to fly search and rescue missions along with weather reconnaissance patrols. Antisubmarine mission After the Pearl Harbor Attack and the United States entry into World War II, the Air Force's use of the airport changed to being a base for antisubmarine patrols, with the airport becoming the Headquarters, for the 26th Antisubmarine Wing of the Army Air Forces Antisubmarine Command (AAFAC) from 20 November 1942 – 15 October 1943. The AAFAC flew antisubmarine patrols, searching for and attacking German U-Boats from the airport using B-18 Bolo and B-24 Liberator bombers specially equipped with radar. Technical Training Command On 16 July 1942, Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, First District, initiated a contract with Eastern Airlines for training of pilots in long distance transports at the airport. Air Transport Command Beginning in June 1941, the Miami 36th Street Airport had been established as a lend-lease supply line to British forces fighting in the Near East. Ferrying of aircraft from the airport started as early as June of that year, when a Pan American Airways subsidiary (Pan American Air Ferries, Inc) (PAAF) undertook the delivery of twenty lend-lease transport planes to Lagos on the Nigerian coast of western Africa, where the British had developed a trans-African air route to Khartoum in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. The success of this first operation led to contracts between the War Department and Pan American organization for more permanent ferrying and transport services all the way into Khartoum. Just before the Pearl Harbor Attack in December similar services under military control were opened into Cairo. Through most of 1942, lend-lease planes, with few exceptions, were delivered from the airport over the South Atlantic Ferrying Route by civilian crews of PAAF. Aircraft deliveries by Pan American had not exceeded ten a month before February 1942, and nearly all of these had gone to the British. But the flow of aircraft picked up in March, and by early summer a steady flow of planes was moving out to British forces in Egypt, to the Russians through Iran, and, in lesser number, across India and over the Himalayas to the Chinese. Air Transport Command (ATC) had actual command over only one of the bases, the staging base for ferried aircraft at Morrison Field, West Palm Beach, Florida beginning in January 1942. The two other Florida bases, the Miami 36th Street Airport and Homestead Army Airfield would come under ATC control by the end of the year. Most ferried aircraft on the way overseas were given a final checking and servicing at Morrison Field, the major continental ferrying base, and here the ferrying crews had their papers put in order, were issued overseas equipment, inoculated, and briefed on route conditions. Homestead Field was assigned to the ATC Caribbean Wing in order to insure adequate staging facilities for the heavy flow of ferried aircraft were available after the invasion of North Africa. Passengers and a small amount of freight were carried on ferried aircraft when there was extra space, but, for the most part, passengers, cargo, and mail moved out of the 36th Street Airport in Miami. On 7 July 1942 the Air Intransit Depot No. 6, staffed by experienced freight handlers of the Air Service Command was set up at the airport. The depot saved much cargo space by repackaging. A large proportion of the freight arriving at Miami at that time was packed in heavy wooden crates or other materials suitably designed for rail or water shipment but excessively heavy for air shipment. At one period during 1942, repacking was required on an estimated 40 per cent of the cargo arriving at Miami, with results calculated at a 30 per cent reduction in weight. The weight saved on some items was almost fantastic. A shipment of P-39 air scoops arriving at Miami weighed 128 pounds per unit, a figure reduced by repacking to 17 pounds. On another occasion, the depot received a package of four elevator assemblies having a total weight in excess of 1,000 pounds. When repacked in packages, each package weighed 108 pounds for a total saving of 588 pounds. In May 1944, Pan American Airways began flying the middle Atlantic route, going from Miami Airport through Bermuda and the Azores to Casablanca, French Morocco. Pan American began with one round trip daily between Miami and Casablanca. This was stepped up to two round trips in June, and to four in August, when Pan American's Douglas C-54 Skymasters were withdrawn from the South Atlantic route and the whole fleet of aircraft, amounting to twenty-seven transports (C-54A's and C-54B's), was concentrated on the middle Atlantic route to Casablanca. After the end of hostilities in Europe, the airport was one of three terminus in Florida for the "Green Project", the transport of overseas aircraft and personnel from Europe, Africa and the Middle East to the United States. Like much of the other planning in the spring of 1945, the Green Project predicated on the belief that the war against Japan might not be concluded before the following spring. But early in August, as the Japanese surrender became imminent, new commitments to the Pacific forced ATC to transfer to its Pacific routes eighty-two C-54's, most of which were then in use on the Green Project. As a result, by 10 August Green Project goals had been cut from transporting 50,000 to 35,000 personnel a month from overseas combat theaters to Florida. Later, this was reduced to 10,000 personnel a month, the remainder being transported home by Naval sealift units. By the end of 1945, the existing military fields at Homestead and West Palm Beach were capable of receiving the returning aircraft and personnel, and the civilian 36th Street Airport in Miami was returned to civil control. Air Force Reserve Use In 1949, Miami Airport became the home to the United States Air Force Reserve 2585th Air Force Reserve Training Center. Two years earlier, Continental Air Command had assigned the Reserve 100th Bombardment Group to the airport with two squadrons of B-29 Superfortresses. However, ConAC did not have the funding nor personnel to stand up the organization and it remained an administrative organization until inactivated in June 1949. The Tactical Air Command gained 435th Troop Carrier Wing, equipped with C-46 Commandos, became the main Air Force Reserve unit assigned to the Miami Airport throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Later upgraded to C-119 Flying Boxcars, the Wing was activated on 1 December 1952 and all personnel and aircraft were reassigned to active-duty units as replacement personnel. Although reactivated the same day, the administrative unit was not returned to strength until July 1953 when the 456th Troop Carrier Wing transferred its personnel and equipment to the 435th. Miami Army Airfield - 1945 South Atlantic Route Map In 1956, Military Air Transport Service, returned to Miami Airport when it activated several reserve air rescue squadrons as part of its Air Rescue Service. The 301st Rescue Squadron was the Air Force Reserve's first and only rescue squadron. The unit made its first rescue in January 1957. Earlier, the active-duty MATS 6th Weather Squadron (Air Weather Service) had moved its aircraft and personnel to Miami Airport from its Lend-Lease bases in the Caribbean after they were ordered closed by the Truman Administration in 1949 as a cost-savings measure. After a short stay in Miami, the Hurricane Hunter aircraft of the squadron were reassigned to Patrick AFB where they operated as a support for the various space and atmospheric missile tests over the Atlantic Missile Range. The increasing growth of the Miami Airport and the large volume of aircraft traffic led the Air Force to inactivate the Troop Carrier units in 1959. MATS moved the Air Rescue Service units in 1960 to Patrick AFB where the units began a long relationship with NASA and the U.S. space program, providing rescue-contingency operations for the first Mercury launch. Air Defense Command, however, sent a flight of F-104 Starfighter interceptor aircraft to the Miami Airport in 1961 as a defensive measure to monitor any Soviet Aircraft which might intrude on United States airspace from Cuba during the 1961 Berlin Crisis. With their return to Seymour Johnson AFB at the end of December 1961, the military use of Miami International Airport came to a close. 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For about a year now, I have become more aware of the huge impact that one family can have on the world, in terms of waste and carbon emissions, and I have been determined to reduce mine as much as possible. After my first year studying Biology at university, I suddenly thought to myself that things had to change. Looking back on it, I feels as though I had an epiphany of some sorts which made me think about the items I threw “away”, and that my eating meat (which almost seems unreal to me now) was having a detrimental effect on the planet and the animals which I had deluded myself about. I slowly started introducing ideas of ways to be eco-friendlier to my family, which thankfully, they were happy to adopt after learning more about the problems we face.  “Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want” (Anna Lappé). I always think about this quote when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, switching to zero waste alternatives, buying ethical clothes and consuming food. It is an incredible thought, that we, as consumers, have the power to change what huge corporations sell and advertise. If no one wanted beef, the supermarkets wouldn’t sell it. We have so much power to influence the world’s problems and yet, one of the main excuses for not changing your lifestyle is “but what can one person do, really?” I used to think this. I used to think that what I did didn’t matter unless I had an army of people behind me doing the same thing. But having introduced countless changes to my family and friends, I now know that is far from the truth. From changing to bamboo toothbrushes, I will prevent hundreds of plastic one’s going into the sea or landfill in my lifetime. From changing from cling film and foil to wax wraps, I have reduced the demand for those products (as even one person buys things regularly), prevented more plastic from entering oceans and prevented the need for making and then recycling the foil. Too often we think that if something is recyclable, the product is ‘environmentally friendly’. This couldn’t be more wrong. Aluminum is completely recyclable, however, when it goes to the recycling centers they often don’t accept it because it has been contaminated with the food it was used to protect, and therefore ends up in a landfill. The production of aluminum also produces perfluorocarbons, which are greenhouse gases much more potent (successful at trapping heat) than carbon dioxide. By buying reusable mesh fruit and vegetable bags, I no longer need to use the plastic bags they provide at the supermarket. Whilst you might look at those bags and think they aren’t too bad, because they say “100% biodegradable”, I would urge you to think again. Unless it tells you the duration of the time it takes to biodegrade, I wouldn’t trust this claim. It could take those bags years or even decades to actually, fully biodegrade, which is not what you think you are supporting when you choose to use those bags. There are countless other products that I have stopped buying and replaced with reusable and eco-friendly alternatives. These include zero-waste deodorant, reusable makeup wipes, reusable pads, zero waste natural toothpaste, shampoo bars, reusable wax wraps, and sandwich cloths, as well as buying all my dry food such as pasta, rice, oats and lentils from refill stations. All of these purchases have been more expensive than their disposable counterparts, and this is something that is controversial. For me, these products I have just listed should be more expensive. They are items that you can use over and over again, therefore have a longer lifetime than their one-use equivalents. But whilst they are more expensive in the short term, over the years and decades, you will spend so much less money on reusable items than disposable ones. This is something that people may choose not to believe, instead of thinking in the moment that cling film is infinitely cheaper than wax wraps, and foil is much cheaper than a sandwich wrap. That may be true, but the cheapness of the item comes at a different price, which is the huge carbon footprint they have and the possibility of these items ending up in the oceans, killing sea life or birds. Personally, I would much rather pay more for an item I can keep for years, knowing I am not harming anything. But this is a topic that many people cannot/refuse to think about in the moment, but hopefully, if you’ve read this, it might change your mind. Now, after talking about how some items should be more expensive, I can now talk about the items that definitely should not be more expensive than less eco-friendly alternatives. Supermarkets claim that they are doing all they can to reduce their plastic consumption. They’ve stopped providing plastic bags, they’ve added more loose fruit and vegetables, and claimed to have made a huge impact already. All these things are a great step, but the change that really needs to happen is the price. Loose fruit and vegetables are a lot more expensive than ones wrapped in plastic, and this to me makes absolutely no sense. This is why many of my university friends cannot go plastic-free, even though they might want to. A 3 pack of peppers cost a bit over a dollar, whereas buying three individually costs around $1.50. This is the reason why so many students, adults, and families choose not to go plastic-free, and it needs to be changed. If this resonates with you, email your supermarket right now! Demand that they change the prices of items so that you can buy your food shopping plastic-free. It isn’t fair that going plastic-free has everything to do with how much money you have. Just like everything else the public has been demanding, supermarkets will have to change if enough people complain. That is how the world works! So, if you want to go plastic-free but don’t have the capacity to right now, then take it into your own hands and email your supermarket.  From this article, I hope I will have inspired readers to change their consumption habits. I haven’t even touched on topics such as fast fashion and the meat and dairy industries, but those need a separate article! But from talking about zero waste, hopefully, I have convinced some people of the importance of trying. You might not be able to do everything, but that’s no excuse to give up or revert back. It is almost impossible in today’s society to go fully plastic free, which is something you have to accept when trying to reduce your plastic intake. Many products, unless you make it yourself, do not have zero waste alternatives, but as I said, you simply need to do all you can for the products you can, and it will make a huge difference. Words by by Anais Osborne. Special thanks to impakter

To kick off Super Bowl LIV weekend in Miami, Miami Design District partnered with Off The Field Players’ Wives Association to host the 19th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show on Friday, January 31, 2020. The signature event featured wives and significant others of current and former NFL players walking the runway in the latest fashions from the neighborhood’s top retailers including Alice & Olivia, Boheme Boutique, Cuyana, Emilio Pucci, Frame, Hublot, Jhoanna Alba, Kiki de Montparnasse, Lanvin, Sevan Bıçakçı, Tighemi, Tod’s and Zadig et Voltaire. This year, all proceeds from the show benefited Reach Higher, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to inspire students in the U.S. to complete their education past high school. Notable attendees included, Dionne Boldin, 2020 Fashion Show Committee Co-Chair and Anquan Boldin, 3x Pro-Bowler, 2015 Walter Payton Man of the Year and Super Bowl Champion, Baltimore Ravens; Kijifa Vick, 2020 Fashion Show Committee Co-Chair; Ericka Lassiter, President of Off the Field Players Wives Association and Co-Founder of the Kwamie Lassiter Foundation; Ashley Peterson and Adrian Peterson, 7x Pro-Bowler, Washington Redskins; Craig Robins, CEO and Founder, Dacra; Emilio Estefan, Musician; Alexis Stoudemire; Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin; Shannon Whitehead and Tahir Whitehead, NFL Linebacker, Oakland Raiders; Bradie James, 10-yr NFL legend, Dallas Cowboys; Charlie Batch, Steelers Legend; James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers; Eric Rowe, Miami Dolphins; Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota Vikings and more. Click to view larger image > By ML Staff. Photo Credit: @BFA