{:en} Melda Sherman: Hi Chad Lund Hoffman. I know you have a long and interesting career in business and are also a writer, but can you tell me about your early life? CHAD LUND HOFFMAN: Yes, thank you. I was born in Minnesota. My father was an insurance executive; my mother was a Northwest Orient Airlines stewardess and a spokesperson and model for Stetson hats. It's funny how styles change, but men's hats were in fashion at the time. My father moved us to a small town and joined my uncle's family business there. He later founded Associated Risk Managers/ARM International. He was a brilliant businessman with a...

{:en} Hello Friends, We welcome the month of June! A very dynamic time awaits all zodiac signs.  The first week of June highlights communication, learning, and socialinteraction thanks to the Sun and Mercury in Gemini. On June 6, Venusmoves into Taurus, emphasizing a desire for trust and stability inrelationships. On June 9, Mercury’s transition into Cancer brings a focuson emotional communication and family matters. Here is the weekly astrological forecast for all rising signs. ❤ ♈ Rising Aries Motto: “Step forward with courage; new roads await you.” Your personal life is highlighted this week with developments around your sign’s themes. Focus on what calls you inward. ♈ Rising Taurus Motto: “Know your worth and...

{:en} For the third of my travel articles, this time I will tell you about Istanbul. My city is Istanbul! Before settling in America, Istanbul, where I was born, grew up, fell in love, had a lot of fun, was very sad, traveled, grew up, lived! Istanbul is one of the most exotic cities in the world. I always proudly say to people I've just met: “I come from Istanbul” and after saying that, I watched with pleasure the expressions of admiration and respect that appeared on the faces of the people in front of me. As a human being, I have a curious nature. I am curious...

{:en} I AM ABUNDANT, I AM NOTHING, MY PLACE ONLY KNOWS BEING BY YOUR SIDE. SENDING MY LONGING WITH THE WIND, I PLANTED A KISS ON YOUR CHEEK. MULTIPLYING WITH SEEDS, SOAKED BY THE RAIN, I WRAPPED MYSELF AROUND THE SAPLING. SEEDING IS OVER, NOW I AM NOTHING. SAPLING TIME IS OVER, NOW I AM A TREE. FLOWERING IS OVER, NOW I AM FRUIT. FRUITING IS OVER, NOW I AM SEED AGAIN. I AM NOTHING, I AM SOMETHING. A DAY, A NIGHT. A SORROW, A LAUGHTER. I AM YOU, I AM ME. I DON'T KNOW MY PLACE, I AM NAMELESS, IN MY LONELINESS I AM ZERO, WITH YOU, I AM ONE. WHAT DO I KNOW OF DEATH? I DIE AND REVIVE AGAIN AND AGAIN. I AM RUMI, I AM ORHAN VELI, I AM SHAKESPEARE, I AM FROST, I...

{:en} Hello dear readers,In this second meeting, we will talk about what we should see in a work of art, what we should look at and how we should look. Or rather, how should we approach it, or do we need to give a meaning or not? The how question is the most important question type here. The what question just defines that thing and it's over. The question "How" tells the whole story. If we explain these through a painting, it will be more clearly understood. When starting a painting (after various sketches), the artist first decides whether the dimensions of the painting should be horizontal or...

{:en} What to do on a frigid Boston day? If the weather temperature is negative and even the squirrels have retreated to their nests, a few ideas can be shared. My idea is not to have a hot coffee and sit on the favorite sofa and watch a good movie, although it's also a good idea, I will share a great interview with you…  I'm Melda Sherman; I'm here with my first interview for ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS. We are now heading to a mystical country as beautiful as the view of Boston Back Bay that I love so much… I will take you far from Boston just like my book...

{:en} When the weather starts to warm up and summer approaches, one of the most common questions that come to our minds is; how can I lose weight fast? Diets made unconsciously for this purpose, medicines and teas used unconsciously can cause health problems. While losing weight, maintaining healthy living habits ensures that the weight loss is permanent. In the process of healthy weight loss, we aim to lose more fat weight and thin the body. For this reason, I suggest you follow your body measurements taken with a tape measure and body weight tracking, increasing your motivation during the weight loss process. Supporting hormonal and metabolic balances in...

{:en} The last New Moon of the year will occur on December 12th in the USA and December 13th in Turkey at 20 degrees Sagittarius. Mars accompanying this New Moon will cause the events to be more aggressive and violent. During this period, there will be situations where religious fanaticism will be active and polarize people. Mercury being in a Retro position at the time of the New Moon may make things more complicated. Mercury will retrograde in Capricorn-Sagittarius between December 12 and January 3. Take care of all your correspondence, agreements, etc. before December 12, or leave it until January 3 at the earliest, and if...