The Avantgarde V Edition

THE AVANTGARDE WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, MAYA AND PEYTON. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. 31ST OF THE YEAR 124 | V EDITION

0 2IN MEMORIAM EDITOR'S NOTE 0 3 | 0 4IN MEMORIAM OF MAYA PARSONS DEAR FUTURE ME 0 5 | 0 6IN MEMORIAM OF PEYTON ROALFE THE WORLD BY PEYTON ROALFE 0 8H O W T O E S C A P E F R O M A D I F F I C U L T REALITY THE ART OF THE PEN 0 9 | 1 0XXI FESTIVAL VENUE EXPLORE PARIS 1 1 | 1 2LET'S TALK ABOUT LOCALES HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT EA-NASIR? 1 3 | 1 4PUNK IS NOT A HAIRSTYLE BUSINESS WORLD 1 5 | 1 6LATEST PROJECT OF MILES LACEY NEW YORK MAYORAL ACADEMY 1 7 | 1 8CHANGES ARE COMING THE AVANTGARDE'S CORPORATE NEWS

Editor's Note After a period of rest, this is the most difficult editor's note we've ever made. This time, our magazine loses all its color to take refuge in a crude black and white. We have to say goodbye to our former executive editor, Maya Parsons, who recently passed away. The same happens with Peyton Roalfe, writer of the section 'The World by Peyton Roalfe', who also left our world a few months ago. Two amazing human beings. They transmitted a lot of energy, enthusiasm, kindness and had an impressive team spirit. You have left a void in the magazine that cannot be expressed in words, girls. We can never forget you. We never will. As a tribute to Maya and Peyton, we bring back some of their articles from the past to remember them. One of them, Maya's experience at the XX Festival in Izmir. A very timely memory! As a show of respect, this time we will not show any ads in the magazine. AS SOMEONE ONCE SAID: I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK. IT IS BETTER TO DIE THAN TO LIVE WITHOUT LIVING. 02

Dear future me Oh did you get any weird tattoos in weird places? I dream of getting a nipple AN IRONIC VIEW OF THE EVOLUTION piercing, did you FINALLY have the balls OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. to do it? Maya Parsons Are you still a mess? Right now, your life I hope you became a famous musician, is a complete mess, you’re still a you bubblehead. If you haven’t, MOVE teenager, rumbling around, trying to GO GO GO GO NOOOOW! figure things out, you ask a lot of questions which may seem like a pain in Did you do as we planned and married all the ass for some people but I hope, at your girlfriends (If anybody ever wants to least, you have a few more things figured be with this bomb of insanity!) and had out by now, else WTF? (slap yourself for an army of children with your boyfriend? me… Good girl!) You did, didn’t you? You nasty! Do you still answer the couch’s calls even when you have tons of things to do? Did Do you have flying cars yet? Funky silver you at least change the couch? The poor jumpsuits? Are aliens friends and business thing is sick of you and your smelly fart. partners? Go out, make plans, go camp, go for a sail (please not the seven seas again!), Did you learn how to dance or do you still have some wine, smoke a joint, or throw dance like a newborn fawn? yourself in front of a car and pray to I know I ask too many questions, by like I Kobe nothing will happen. Trust me, you do wanna do that you’re just playing it « »m e n t i o n e d b e f o r e , I a m a q u e s t i o n s safe. freak! BITE ME! Speaking of Kobe, did you master the Kobe Sutra? Girl! I hope you did, I know Future self, I intend to bolster you with all you’re flexible enough to do all the the support and love you will need for the moves, and only Kobe and those men next chapter of your life. You’re going to you’ve been with know what we can do. make the same mistakes a lot!! (because What about those boobs though? Did they we’re stupid!). Be aware of your patterns! grow a bit? Did your butt bubble? Don't I hope you feel like you've weathered the tell me I’m doing squats for nothing? If storm in ways you didn't think possible you don’t have those, I am disappointed and are surprising those around you with in you. What are you doing reading this the limitless nature of your compassion. letter? Get up and go do your exercises, lazybones! Don't cry, ew. I was just saying. This is why I don't tell you nice things hmph. IN MEMORIAM OF MAYA PARSONS

BEER, JOINTS, SEX, MUSIC AND PARTY ON! Popmundo Festival XX is a long-awaited While the site was surprisingly colorful and event that took place in Izmir. With a huge fun-friendly, I enjoyed seeing everyone mix of music, famous bands, wild fans, and a having fun and passing beers and joints variety of activities, it was set to be the which made the festival’s atmosphere event of the year! It was not kids friendly inviting, too inviting actually! Who can say no though, so to everyone who brought their to stoned friends and drunk strangers? kids, shame on you! I’m kidding of course… or I know I won’t! am I? VENUE AND CAMPING The XX Pop Festival took place at the Festival grounds in Izmir. The site itself was mesmerizing and joyful and so many people were welcoming and helpful so I knew It was going to be great from the first glimpse! MY EXPERIENCE AT THE XX FESTIVAL GOD SMACKINGLY GLORIOUS! I enjoyed every minute of every day and I’d do it all over again if I had the chance! What’s not to like? Beer? ya ah! Food ? hell yeah! Joints? oh com’on! Sex ? I’ll leave that to myself! Music? I’m all for it! So yes! Expect to see me at the next festival! IN MEMORIAM OF MAYA PARSONS 0 4With love, Maya Parsons.

THE WORLD by Peyton Roalfe It's Peyton Roalfe but you can call me 'Passenger'. I'm a 20-year-old young woman who loves travelling, seeing & exploring the World and getting to know foreign cultures. In this section, I want to share with You some pieces of my adventures. IN MEMORIAM OF PEYTON ROALFE

New York is my Valentine I NEVER THOUGHT I'D SEE MY HOME LIKE The day took its name from a Saint, every soul THIS. IT IS MAJESTIC, AND INCREDIBLE. deserves to be blessed; who's capable to carry a Hello again, lovers and losers! And, of course, free real love in their heart. And for them, any random spirits, who cannot be captivated. I couldn't be with day can be a celebration of love, as long as they you in former edition and I'm sorry, I was too busy are together. No one needs to buy fancy things to with boring stuff. Miss me? No? Okay, I'm not show their love, words or looks are enough to prove offended! their loved one's worth for them... for those who can realize the worth of it. I had only one As you know, we recently survived another disaster Valentine's day as a couple, we were behind 'the called 'Valentine's Day'. I don't know how or with wrong kind of bars' together, you know what I mean. who you spent that day but as for me, I treated No roses, no fancy gifts, or a romantic dinner but myself to a nice dinner at 'Loaf and Devotion', still, it's worth remembering. located in midtown New York, far from New York Love is too pure and holy, it cannot be priced or Artists Home. Dinner was tasty and the place is labeled but it's good to celebrate it. Just carry it in stylish and warmblooded, soulful like its name, your heart and be genuine about it. Go whisper 'I recommended by me, etc. love you' to your special one, don't wait for any day The main point is; there were dozens of single to do this. Real love doesn't need any reminder, you people dining around and I did not feel like I'm the always feel it in your heart, in your soul. only chain breaker in this 'buying red things and 3 Enough with boring cliches! Happy Valentine's folks times more expensive roses' day on Valentine's, and go visit New York, it's always beautiful and it is going out alone is not wrong right? Despite lovely the best place to be on Valentine's. or fake couples (\"Jeeez, I can't be single on Sorry, Paris. My heart beats for NY's cabs horns and Valentine's! Introduce me to someone, who can shiny night sights! 06 breath is enough!\") killing the single people with shooting eyes. IN MEMORIAM OF PEYTON ROALFE

We loved you, we love you and we will love you forever, girls. You will always be part of our team.

The art of the Pen And how to escape from a difficult reality Who can describe what you feel when you take Many people around the world use writing as the pen and reflect on a canvas (or sheet of therapy to grow, to mature and to find paper, of course) what you feel, what you themselves. To forget about their problems perceive, what you want to communicate, too, of course. The pen is a tool that better than yourself? accompanies us throughout our lives... like a toothbrush. For those of us who like to write, it is perhaps one of the most special moments of our day. From the beginning of time until today, we Take the pen, dip its tip in ink and let us go. have felt the need to communicate with the To escape from everything else, to concentrate world through articles in magazines, blogs or on the canvas and on the written language. simply personal statements. Well, that's what I, personally, call the magic of From The Avantgarde, we are certain that ink. The same feeling of an athlete when literature must accompany us during all stages competing, or of an artist when jumping on of our lives, either actively or passively, and stage. A reduced time where only you and your therefore we invite you all to be part of our mind exist. family. 08

EXPLORE PARIS VENUE OF THE FESTIVAL’S XXI EDITION The Festival is back, and this We know for a fact that Sonny time the gods of our world Vincent, Mayor of Paris, is already decided to host the event in Tour working to attract as many people as Eiffel, Paris. For the first time, possible to the city from December France will host the most 15 to 17 to attend not only incredible important musical event in the musical performances, but also very world! entertaining activities and games for young and old! The festival grounds are located in the Quais de Seine area, the On the next page, The Avantgarde heart of the 15th most populous presents some of the most iconic city in our world. places in Paris that you should not miss under any circumstances. In terms of quality, Paris is the Leaving aside the Eiffle Tower, fifth best city in the world. In which will be the epicenter of the addition, it is one that is very Festival, we focus on the Arc de easy and fast to reach from any Triomphe, the Conservatory of corner of Western Europe. We Music, the Notre Dame temple and can say that our gods have made the Paris Beach. a good decision organizing the XXI Festival in the French We hope to see you in Paris, and capital. that you send us lots of pics! Enjoy it!

LANDMARKS OF PARIS ArcWe begin this article by showing the de Triomphe, perhaps the most remarkable place in Paris. In the Champs- Elysées area, it is one of the largest arches in the world. If you choose to visit this glorious monument, you can climb to the summit, from which you have a panoramic view of Paris, be it day or be it night. Then we have the Conservatoire de Musique de Paris, a monument to music lovers and one of the most prestigious conservatories in the world. In addition, it has an incredible design. You have to see it in person! Located in the historic center of Paris, on Notre-the end of the Ile de la Cité, the Dame Temple is the most visited monument of the city. Indeed, this architectural masterpiece shines over the entire district. It is a must-see in Paris. The sound of the bells will guide you to it, with their such charm that “it’s said to be the soul of Paris setting ablaze when they ring.” Finally, and if you want to sunbathe and take a good dip, we have the Paris-Plage. In the middle of the blue coast, a place of white sand and paradisiacal water, at the perfect temperature throughout the year! 10

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT EA-NASIR? By Michael Greenlee Welcome to the Michael Greenle column! Shareholder and executive member of The Avantgarde, which will analyze the world of premises and businesses in this segment from his experience and knowledge. IN MEMORIAM OF PEYTON ROALFE

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the first edition of our new M: I am no expert in the field of Artist column; Have You Heard About Ea-Nasir? Agencies, but that doesn’t sound very Our column will cover lots of business related profitable, does it? topics for people who want to know more. E: As for whether they are profitable, I Our first topic is Let's talk about locales! can say it’s not really that profitable, no. where we will cover all kinds of locale types. Since I own these agencies they’ve only Which are profitable? Which are a total loss? lost money... Which ones are fun? We will find out for you! M: Exactly what I thought... How long has As this topic is too extensive to cover it all in your company owned Artist Agencies? one edition, we will divide it into parts. First of all, this topic will be covered with my E: I have no idea since when – it’s been personal and expert opinions. way too many years (she says through laughter), but I have reports from year At the moment, the Property Market offers 29 70. locale types available to buy, if someone is selling, and 16 locale types are available M: Once again I want to thank Mrs. Elena through credits. So, what locale types are Amarita for her honest insights in the available? Artist Agency business. This time I’d like like to start with the Artist To sum up, in my opinion this kind of Agency, the most useless locale type in the locale could have potential. Artists are Universe. To be fair it is stated that “the represented by agencies and clubs, artist agency isn’t properly implemented in stadiums, TV stations, radio stations and the game yet”. record studios pay fees for having artists play or record at their locale. But will it ever be? We’ve been waiting for over 60 years... These agencies could make some serious cash, but until then it is the most useless We visited Smith Holding (company ID 48269) locale someone could own. ‘Until then’ is in Los Angeles to meet their president, Elena a big one, I wouldn’t bet it will ever Amarita (char ID 374074). Smith Holdings happen. control two Artist Agencies, GLAMM located in Los Angeles and GLAMM RIO located in Rio But that all depends on the community de Janeiro. and our beloved DEVs. Michael: Mrs. Amarita, would you kindly tell In the next edition we will talk about us your experience with Artist Agencies?, Record Studios. Are they profitable? We’ll How do they work? 1 2find out! Elena: Well, you need to have singers to work for you and they get hired for several jobs as they come up. The system does this automatically using the various sales system.

The business world MORE INTERESTING BUSINESS NEWS AND INFORMATION Michael Greenlee Dear readers, today our special guest is the president So, my daddy decided to read stories for me. of Punk is not a hairstyle ~ Global. All real That was definitely my thing! Even the first businessmen and businesswomen out there are well word I learned to speak was “book”. And that aware of this company, but to our readers with less is what I do since I have learned to read: expertise, Punk is not a hairstyle ~ Global may be study all my life. known as the second highest-grossing company in our world. As it was sure music won’t be my future, I decided to support my mother’s business. She Punk is not a hairstyle ~ Global owns clubs all around started two Punk Rock chains many years ago the globe and is a leading company for punk clubs. and transferred most of the shares to me The company's budget is around six billion dollars, when I was an adult. and the average locale budget is around eight million dollars per locale. M: A true intellectual you are! Just as someone once said... “Read 500 pages… every The numbers say a lot, but we are interested in the day. That’s how knowledge works! It builds man behind this company, behind the success of one up, like a compound interest. All of you can of the most famous punk clubs, Mr. Batı Yılmaz. do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it.” Bati: Thank you Michael for inviting me to the headquarters of The Avantgarde. It's a great Now tell me, please. Did you come up with the pleasure! name of the company? Michael: So, Mr. Yılmaz, do you remember the first B: That’s actually true, Michael. Not many will time you thought about owning a business? do it. Ah, yes, the company name! My father was a true Punk Rocker. He had to do a lot of B: As I was born into a family of accomplished persuading until my mother finally committed musicians, music was in my ears every single day. to Punk Rock. Before her first concert in my dad’s band, she surprised dad with a wild Well, you might think I was happy growing up with hairstyle. All he said was: “Darling, Punk is all genres of music. Quite the contrary, when I was not a hairstyle!” still a baby boy my mother noticed that I didn’t enjoy her singing me to sleep. She later told me she had With that, the name of our club chain was been kind of shocked when my eyes widened in fear. born. M: Interesting! this shows how a small act can change the world. We see you are the owner of several companies. Is punk your main business?

B: Yes, it is my main business. I also own two jam M: Running such complex businesses and studios, three record studios and some factories. Our maintaining relationships may be hard, I record studios have only a few artists signed because assume. Do your businesses impact your a recording business needs time and responsibility. relationship(s) and family? I often guide the signed artists through the record B: Hmm… that’s a good question. I am not a releasing process. I happily offer this service, but it is family person. I love my big family, of course, very time consuming, so the record business is only but I mostly follow my studies and lead a a small part. quiet life in London. M: I totally agree with you. I also work with record M: You lead a very humble life, similar to studios. My only luck is that I am not alone in this most intelligent, self-made billionaires. business. Our readers can read more about it in the That’s a great trait to have. Is there next edition of my column. Stay tuned! something you would do otherwise? Something you would change? Do you have We see your mother is a silent shareholder, is she a any wishes? leading person in your company? B: I like the life I have. Reading is my favorite B: My mother, Laure Yılmaz, established the hobby. My library has 200 books and 46 of companies and ran them for many years until she them are yet to be read. There are 13 books transferred the ownership to me. I basically care for out there that I still do not own, but hopefully the locale quality, their condition, the employees and the time will come when I will be able to send out invitations to artists. As my mother is more study them, too. known in the music business than me, she attracts customers and is responsible for the main decisions. Oh, and I like to go on adventures from time to time. Still remember when I did the M: As I could understand it, you are a well-organized journey to the Red Planet together with the team with clear roles. That’s very importan if you late Jefe Tempe. That was great fun! want to earn serious cash. Is it difficult to lead such a big and complex business? How do you manage your M: I’d love to hear about the 13 books, maybe businesses and how do you find time for everything? after the interview? I won’t hold onto your time much longer. To conclude the interview, B: As you said, Michael, good organization is the key do you have any suggestions to our beloved to success! That’s what I learned as a child and carry readers? on today. I always set up a detailed plan. Without organization, everything would be a mess and I B: This world is wonderful and full of wouldn’t have time for myself. So, every Sunday adventures. Go out, travel around our planet, morning I check out my agenda and make a plan for meet people, be interested in others, and the coming week. This saves time. enjoy social life! M: Mr. Yılmaz, thank you very much for your time. We know you're a busy man with no time to spare. Farewell and goodbye! B: Thank you for the kind interview and I hope your readers will be interested in our small conversation. Goodbye, see you soon! 14

OPEN CULTURE A place to talk about relevant events that are happening in the world. Facts that affect politics, sports, culture, music... This time we are talking about the Mayoral Academy of New York, Mayor Miles Lacey's latest project to train and integrate all citizens who have an interest in the politics of the world's capital. A charitable, cultured and generous project for everyone.

MAYORAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK Miles Lacey, mayor of New York for the past 12 We look at the latest project by years, recently announced his decision to end his Miles Lacey, Mayor of New York. political career at the end of the current term. The position of mayor is the most delicate and To ensure that the future of the world's capital is important in any city, regardless of whether it is a always in good hands, he has presented his latest large or small city, in one part of the world or in project: The Mayoral Academy of New York. another. How he explains himself in the thread, and It is common to see cities in which government quoting his words, 'what I don't want is for the next positions are inherited or assigned among a small mayor of NY, or any future mayor of anywhere, to be group of friends, without giving other people the in a position where they don't know where to go for opportunity to start a political career and help. That's what this thread is for'. discrediting them for 'lack of experience'. Miles will step back from City Hall to be the leader Starting an academy where any citizen can learn of the aforementioned academy. what is necessary to be able to aspire to any position within the government of their city is something very positive and generous, and it will serve to integrate whoever has the courage to start a political career. 16

Michael Greenlee becomes the new President of The Avantgarde Magazine Michael will be the new president of the magazine after receiving 100% of the votes of the shareholders. Michael Greenlee, Bosnian With the help of our writers, editors businessman, owner of the music and business associates I am company Imperia Inc. and owner confident we will conquer every of 25% of The Avantgarde battle that awaits us!\" Magazine, was elected this week as the new president of the From now on, Michael will be in magazine after gaining the charge of the executive area of support of all shareholders. The Avantgarde, and will be responsible for planning the Michael has been a very strategy and medium-term important person to this objectives of the magazine, magazine since its inception five together with Adrió Súria i years ago, providing financial Talarn, who remains CEO. support and contributing various articles. In addition, he leads the The remainder of the magazine's 'The Business World' section of Board of Directors is completed the magazine. by non-executive directors Victor Baphomet, Talwin Brown and These have been his first words as Faun Fangorn. president of the magazine: More changes are expected at the \"Dear all, executive level in the magazine, since a renewal of the leaders is I am happy to be elected The necessary to continue growing. Avantgarde Magazine, Ltd.'s new president! We also dedicate words of gratitude to Abraham Espasí- I did not expect the proposal, but I Nogués, who has been president am ready to lead the company to of the magazine from the year 119 new horizons. I also want to thank until a few days ago, and who is the shareholders for their support. now succeeded by Michael Greenlee.

The Avantgarde's corporate news Víctor Baphomet acquires 25% of the shares of the magazine and we plan changes in the board of editors We are proud to announce that Recently, we have been able to Víctor Baphomet, businessman add Cliff Dragon, one of the most from Buenos Aires and owner of reputable editors in our world, to the Baphomet & Asociados club our team. Cliff, the current mayor chain, has invested $125 million to of Nashville, serves as executive acquire 25% of the shares of The editor of The Avantgarde. Avantgarde Magazine, Ltd. We have decided to focus the With this operation, investors magazine on the English and have allocated 350 million to Spanish languages, so all the acquire shares of The Avantgarde content we launch in the nearest Magazine, something that we are future will be in those two extremely proud of. languages, and all people interested in joining our team Five years have passed since the must handle one of the two birth of The Avantgarde. Five languages. years of hard work and a lot of enthusiasm and, now, the time In relation to our edition in has come for changes at all levels. Spanish, we have recovered Alma Healy, who returns to the team, We have lost, over the years, and we have created the Literary many important people in the Soul Awards in conjunction with magazine who have left our world the Soul Foundation to reward the and that has considerably most outstanding writers of the weakened our structure. Four of community in Spanish. the seven members of our board of editors are no longer there, We will continue working to unfortunately. recognize the work of all the world's writers! 18

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