Profile graduated in 1986 from our local college there, Austin Peay State University, with a BS in Information Systems. I was a Charter Member of the Eta Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. In 1989, I married 1Lt Brian D Cundiff, an Army guy, which I said I would NEVER do! John arrived in 1991 and Jake in 1995. John is now married to our beautiful daughter-in-love Maddie and baby Callum is due in April 2022! I will be a Mimi! I am also a professional singer and actor because I have been paid to do both! This is my story in just a few paragraphs with so much love and friendship sprinkled throughout! I have come a long way as I look back, but there is still so much I plan to do! 51 Hoinser Magazine
Profile Baroness Irina Von Behr Barons International Due to an immediate global problem that I will be discussing in this article, I am back at the helm of my company as CEO of Barons International, LLC, where I will be focusing on a broader range of problems facing our globe. The average person cannot survive for more than 3 days without water. It has been said that drought is the great enemy of human civilization. In fact, long periods of drought have been the primary contributor to the downfall of many great civilizations causing economic collapse, famine, and war over resources. Around 4,200 years ago the ancient Akkadian Empire and the Old Kingdom of Egypt collapsed as a result of long periods of drought. Approximately 3,200 years ago, several flourishing Mediterranean civilizations collapsed after a succession of severe droughts plagued the region. Similarly, approximately 1,200 years ago the To put that into perspective, that means our population of over 7.8 great Mayan civilization met its demise after billion, along with our plant and animal food sources, are relying on a long period of severe drought. At the same about 1.2% of the world’s water supply for survival. time the Tang Dynasty, in China, weakened and eventually collapsed as a result of drought. Currently, the Southwestern United States is Since the Anasazi and those other ancient civilizations met their suffering from an extended period of dreadful fate, humankind has developed advanced methods of drought, putting more and more pressure on reclaiming and filtering water that allows us to re-use wastewater. the main water source of the region, the Colorado River, dubbed the “American Nile”. However, the world’s human population has more than tripled in This is not the first time this region has my lifetime and is projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. experienced drought. While the demand for clean safe drinkable water grows with our population, the availability of this elixir of life is not only finite, but In the 11th and 12th centuries, North is diminishing as demand continues to rise. America experienced what is now referred to as the “Great Drought”. During that time, In our effort to stay ahead of the drought we are rapidly depleting the ancient Anasazi civilization collapsed. the water reservoirs that are deep underground. This is causing “mysterious” sink holes that are happening around the globe. Although 70 percent of the Earth is covered Nothing is more frightening than to see houses and vehicles being in water, only about 3 percent is freshwater devoured by the ground beneath them. and less than half of that is drinkable. 52 Hoinser Magazine
Profile Baroness Irina Von Behr Fortunately, there is another source of fresh I have researched and discovered devices that are drinkable water that the statistics do not account for. designed for individual households to produce their I am talking about the water vapor that is in the air own water, as well as devices that produce enough around us, otherwise known as humidity. The Earth's self-sustaining water to supply a ranch or small community. This technology is much cheaper than atmosphere contains 37.5 trillion gallons of water building and operating desalinization plants. vapor at any given time. What if we could capture or otherwise harvest this abundant natural resource? Governments can install units around a city to provide a water supply in multiple locations. Hospitals and What would that mean to areas where drinkable schools can become self-sufficient by installing larger water is scarce? What would that mean to regions units. Some of these devices are small enough to be like the Southwestern United States that is struggling installed on and transported by vehicles to bring water wherever it is needed and will work in very arid against ravages of prolonged drought? areas with low humidity, such as desert regions like the American Southwest and the Middle East. Engineers, our great solution makers, have developed technologies that create water where a traditional This technology may also be used in providing our natural source does not otherwise exist. It is this space pioneers that will be colonizing moons and technology that presents Barons International, LLC, planets that have an atmosphere (natural or created with the opportunity to help not only help the by terraforming or within a dome that has a greenhouse effect) with a self-sustaining source of Southwestern United States, but all parts of the globe drinking water. that are suffering from drought or the lack of clean safe drinkable water. 53 Hoinser Magazine
Profile Bench Bello Hoinser Magazine Multi-Media Artist Bench Bello wore many hats in the industry, including Fashion Photography, Directing shows and events, he is also into acting and hosting. He has featured in three films already and he is currently working on an upcoming film as Associate Producer. Originally from the Philippines, an IT Professional. Worked in the corporate world as Senior Design Analyst. From 2010, he was given an opportunity to work at Fashion Week Brooklyn as International Designers Relation Officer. In 2014 he started working as a contributor at Vanity Magazine, the following year he worked as Asia Operations Marketing Head for Hollywood Weekly Magazine. He also took Photography at FPPF (Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation). Being exposed to the fashion industry for more than a decade, last 2020 he decided to launch his own clothing brand “B’Wear Manila” then joined different digital fashion shows like Fashion Week Brooklyn, Flame International Fashion & Arts Festival and Aberdeen Fashion Week. He is also into acting, directing shows, hosting, video editing and designing fashion accessories. With all of these things that he is involved with, Bench is considered as a Multi- Media Artist. 54
Profile FASHION DESIGNER John Guarnes LUXURY A Successful Personality 55 John Guarnes began his career in fashion at a very early age when he realized that he had a potential to be a fashion designer. He believed that it is a God given talent so he would like to use it to bring glory and honor to Him. John won several awards to his credits and was named as global fashion designer. A grand prize winner in Fashion Australia design Competition, Finalist in Paris Design Competition and Semi Finalist in Smirnoff Competition. He was awarded by Mass Media for Development as Young Achiever. He has done several fashion shows in local venues such as Philippine Fashion Week, Manila Fashion Festival and Designers Fashion Gala. Brooklyn Fashion Week, Boston Fashion Week, L. A. Fashion Week, London Fashion Week and Dubai Fashion Week for his international shows. John Guarnes is also a good husband and a father of two children. With all the hardworks that he is doing for his family. He would like his family to be proud of him that one day his children will benefit from it. \"To God be glory\" as he cited these words. For all the success he achieved in love, he believes that God deserves all the glory. Hoinser Magazine
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Profile HE Dr. Rashed Mohammed Zubair Farooq A Distinguished Personality Born in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, July 1977, he He is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Speedy Comics and pop-culture group, which he Administration in Banking and holds a Masters's established in 2016, and UCI investments LLC in early degree in Marketing and a Ph.D. in philosophy. 2018.; Managing Director of Ibex Tours & Travel; Director alanza general trading LLC. In 2001 Dr. Al Farooq married Dr. Sharifa Abdulqader Obaid Ali, children: Three boys and a girl, Amer He assisted in reestablishing First Capital Bank of Rashed, Mariam Rashed, Ahmed Rashed, and Ali Switzerland, a 49-year-old Swiss company he purchased Rashed Farooq.Career: Standard Chartered Bank, in 2010 and relocated its head office to Dubai. where he held several positions, including Director of External Affairs (UAE). His participation in global initiatives is considerable, especially on humanitarian and environmental issues; He became Director of the most extensive branch wherein 2004, he was awarded an appreciation award operation for Union National Bank for the Northern from the Rashid Paediatric Centre of Dubai, UAE, for his Emirates and later served as Vice Chairman of Al- commitment towards humanitarian and environmental Kaheel Properties and Dar al wasal properties. issues; he also participated in Clinton’s Global Initiative. 57 Hoinser Magazine
Profile All The Family members use the court of arms that was used by Mr. Farooq’s great grandfather (Great Farooq Mohammed Aqil Al Arshi) With comic book culture becoming a leading force in the Middle East, Speedy Comics aims to please a niche market of highly renowned collectors. Since launching, Speedy Comics is quickly becoming the region’s #1 destination for vintage comics and pop culture collectibles.Speedy Comics Group has already established a strong presence in the comic scene by becoming the first comic book store to be inaugurated by legendary comic book artist “Bob Layton” alongside Speedy Comic’s Group CEO “Rashed Mohammed Zubair Al Farooq.” 58 Hoinser Magazine
Profile 59 Elena Ionela Her Inspirational Story Arrived in UAE in June 2000 with only $30 in my pocket, zero English but with high dreams which give me the power & strength to push myself everyday to achieve higher & higher goals. Started from zero (waitress at Crown Plaza Hotel) in just few years have climbed the leather and started working in banking sector with exposure to multiple industries and proven track record of revenue generating, credit lending, assets base finance, business development and proactively managing a solid portfolio of Mid Corporate & Large Corporate Clients. As a Relationship Manager, been proactively managing and building a solid portfolio of Mid Corporate & Large Corporate Clients with annual turnover ranging between 100 Mil – 2 Billion, across all industries focusing on Assets Base Finance, Real Estate Finance & Working Capital facilities secured by assets. My professional experiences have also greatly enriched my understanding of business; hence building a diversified and growing portfolio of clients across various industries to balance risk and revenue. For the past 2 years I have shifted my career to real-estate where I can combine all experience accumulated over the years and at the same time have the fulfilment of finding the right home for every family and best investment opportunities for local and international investors. My next goal is to become one of the most trusted and professional real estate agents in UAE and internationally. Hoinser Magazine
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