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towntrendy-eng · 3 years

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What the hell is Ferrari doing in the fashion world? FERRARI Ready to Wear Spring 2022

What the hell is Ferrari doing in the fashion world? Well - he does it with a good momentum. One would like to ask - what does Ferrari not do with panache? Not only does it "rule" on Formula 1 rings - which is not a cheap thing at all, and many large companies have withdrawn from this game, unable to cope financially - it is quite the opposite - it earns a lot of money. Last year, Ferrari made a net profit of EUR 534 million with revenues of EUR 3.46 billion! The company was also recognized by Brand Finance as the strongest brand in the world for the second time. As if that was not enough, Ferrari dreamed of having its own fashion brand.

The collection was created by Rocco Iannone, a designer who worked with Dolce and Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and recently worked for the Pal Zileri brand. It consists of 52 looks, most of them being unisex. Surely it was shown in accordance with industrial best practices - on the assembly line where the Ferrari 812 is built (as we can see in the video - also the most powerful convertible in the world with a front engine, i.e. 812 GTS).

The show was opened by Mariacarla Boscono and closed by Natalia Vodianova. On the front row, there are two design tycoons: Jonathan Paul "Jony" Ive, chief designer (CDO) at Apple until 2019 (he invented the appearance of the MacBook, iMac, iPod, iPad and iPhone), and now with his own studio, LoveFrom and Marc Newson (worked, among others, for Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Hermès, Nike, Hennessy, Dom Pérignon, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Beretta and Apple; owner of Marc Newson Ltd.).

There also sat there none other than John Jacob Elkann, grandson of Gianni Agnelli - the guy who holds the reins of Fiat, Ferrari and the investment group of the Angelli family - Exor (i.e. he controls the Corriere della Sera and La Stampa newspapers ...).

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Rocco Iannone used in the collection - as befits a Ferrari - modern fabrics, e.g. carbon fiber. Accessories: snejkers and sunglasses (of course with a rearing horse motif) were provided by partner brands, including Puma and Ray-Ban. The horse was also on socks and among the jewelry. The collection is well thought-out, it refers to the tradition of the car brand and will probably be a strong marketing element - something more interesting than the souvenir crap offered to fanatics who cannot afford to spend $ 200,000 for the basic car model. Rocco Ianone himself admitted that the company wants to "enlarge our fan base, especially the young generation and women - although women have always been part of our fan base, this has never been well presented." As stated by Nicola Boari, Ferrari's chief brand diversification specialist, the overall goal is to "build a bridge to a wider audience."

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Phillips Sells $5.5 Million Rolex Owned By Paul Newman And Five Sylvester Stallone Watches For $3.1 Million

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Phillips Sells $5.5 Million Rolex Owned By Paul Newman And Five Sylvester Stallone Watches For $3.1 Million

A Rolex Daytona owned by Paul Newman sold for $5,475,000 today by Phillips in Association with Bacs … [] & Russo.

A Rolex Daytona owned by Paul Newman sold for $5,475,000 today in New York City at the Racing Pulse watch auction by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. The watch was a gift from Newman’s wife, Joanne Woodward, and bears the inscription “Drive slowly, Joanne” on the caseback.

Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona “Big Red” regularly for decades.

Newman gave the watch, his daily wear for decades, to his daughter, Clea, who sold it with a portion of the proceeds going to Paul Newman charities. It is nicknamed the “Big Red” for its big red Daytona logo at 6 o’clock. The sale also included a Heuer Monaco ref. 1133, owned by Steve McQueen, selling for $2,208,000, more than 10 times its estimate and a world record for a Heuer watch. McQueen, who wore the watch in the film Le Mans, gifted it to his trusted mechanic, Haig Alltounian, after filming ended. It is inscribed to him on the caseback along with the message “Thank you for keeping me alive all these months.”

Phillips sold this Heuer Monaco ref. 1133, once owned by Steve McQueen, for $2,208,000.

There were several other celebrity-owned trophies in the provenance-powered auction, which totaled $27.6-million. Aside from the relics owned by Newman and McQueen, it included pieces owned by Sylvester Stallone, John Lennon, Andy Warhol, HRH Prince Albert of Monaco, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, Bono, HRH Prince Albert of Monaco and Guy Laliberté, the founder of Cirque de Soliel.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre donated by Bono for the Phillips auction benefiting One Drop Foundation.

Sylvester Stallone sold five watches in the auction for a combined total of $3,117,400, more than three times their estimate. Most famous was the Panerai Luminor he wore in the film Daylight, a model widely credited with launching the modern Panerai brand in the 1990s. It sold for $214,200. The other four were Richard Milles, including the RM 032 Stallone wore in the film The Expendables III ($816,500); an RM 52-01 skull, ($998,000); number 11 of the 50-piece edition RM 59-01 Yohan Blake “Beast” tourbillon, named for the Olympic sprinter ($816,500); and the ultra-complicated RM 25-01 Adventure Tourbillon Chronograph designed to answer the question “what watch would Rambo wear?” ($937,500).

The Panerai Luminor Sylvester Stallone wore in the film Daylight.

The Richard Mille RM 032 Sylvester Stallone wore in the film The Expendables III.

Eleven watches grouped under the banner “Time Counts,” raised $2,107,350 for the One Drop Foundation, a charity that provides clean water in disadvantaged communities. Most were donated by celebrities, including a Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN owned by Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful” of Shark Tank fame ($56,700); a Jaeger-LeCoultre owned by Bono ($60,480) that he had gifted to his father and then inherited; an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak owned by Prince Albert of Monaco ($163,800); and four Audemars Piguet Grand Complications all of the same reference but in different case metals owned by Cirque de Soleil founder Guy Laliberté.

Pocket watches owned by John Lennon and Andy Warhol sold for $50,400.

Another favorite lot in the sale was a pair of white gold pocket watches, both made by American companies, one owned by John Lennon and the other by Andy Warhol. The two watches sold for $50,400. The Lennon watch, made by Howard, was originally sold at an estate auction by his wife, Yoko Ono, in 1984, and it is the only timepiece ever sold publicly with a direct link to John Lennon. The Warhol watch, made by Elgin, was originally sold at an estate auction of the artist’s belongings in 1988. Lennon and Warhol were good friends throughout the ’70s, and the consignor spent years tracking these pieces down. He was inspired by a photo of the pair taken by Bob Gruen, a photographer known for his documentation of rock ‘n’ roll history. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the charity Give Peace a Chance, an organization that raises awareness about human rights and prevents violence.

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theartnewspaperfrance · 4 years

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In Pictures - Notre sélection parmi les expositions dans les galeries parisiennes. www.theartnewspaper.fr ------- La galerie Jeanne Bucher Jaeger consacre une exposition collective d’une douzaine d’artistes, dont Paul Rebeyrolle, André Masson ou Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, sur une thématique animalière, avec une dimension surnaturelle. « Animal Totem », jusqu’au 14 mars, Jeanne Bucher Jaeger, 75003 Paris, www.jeannebucherjaeger.com ------- Vue de l’exposition « Animal Totem », 2020. Photo : Gregory Copitet. © Galerie Jeanne Bucher Jaeger, Saint-Germain, Paris ------- #theartnewspaperfrance #GalerieJeanneBucherJaeger #AnimalTotem (à Galerie Jeanne Bucher Jaeger) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CaFxIIASr/?igshid=ou012el5cyj7

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floridaprelaw-blog · 4 years

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Aaron Hernandez: What Went Wrong?

By Matthew Ginsberg, University of South Florida, Class of 2021

January 26, 2020

Aaron Josef Hernandez (November 6, 1989- April 19, 2017) was a former NFL superstar, who signed a 5 year, $40 million contract with the New England Patriots in August of 2012. Hernandez contract guaranteed him $16 million and included $12.5 million in signing bonuses. The following season, Hernandez helped lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl XLVI, where he accomplished what most kids can only dream of: catching a touchdown pass in the most publicized game of the year. By the age of 22, Hernandez had fame, fortune, and an opportunity to go down as one of the best tight ends in NFL history… So how is it that just 5 years later, Hernandez faced trial for allegedly committing a double murder after an altercation at a bar, faced trial for allegedly killing his long time friend and future brother in- law Oden Lloyd, and took his own life just days after being found not guilty for his initial double murder charges?

Aaron Hernandez grew up in Bristol Connecticut, where he became a multi- star athlete in basketball, track, and football. Growing up in an abusive household, Hernandez faced physical and psychological scrutiny from his father, who used harsh- tactics and ego- driven rhetoric towards his sons, forcing Aaron to grow up at an early stage of adolescence. Impounded by sexual abuse as a young boy, Hernandez faced odds that would have sent most kids into a downward spiral, leading to the potential for violence and illegal misconduct. But instead of dwelling on heartache and pain, Aaron utilized sports as fuel that allowed a safe environment for him to unleash his wrath, and get praised for doing so. An idealized- superstar athlete, who was perceived as a winner on the court, on the track, and on the field. Winning all- state honors as a tri- star athlete, it was clear that Hernandez was going to defeat the odds and become a professional athlete. So what transpired off the field that caused this world renowned superstar to collapse just as his career was getting started?

To figure out the psychological brutality engraved within the life of Hernandez, it’s critical to analyze the factors that contributed to his downfall. Facing sexual abuse as a young boy, Hernandez sexuality taunted him as soon as he reached high school. Living in a heteronormative household, Aaron knew that the idea of being a gay man would not suit well with his aggressive and unforgiving father. Rather than trying to come out as an openly gay man,Hernandez decided to keep his personal life secret, choosing not to tell even his closest of friends about his alleged private, intimate relationship with his former high school teammate and lover, Dennis SanSoucie.

While Aaron Hernandez faced great pressure from his homophobic father Dennis Hernandez, Aaron had great respect for him and viewed him as an authoritative mentor. Although his father struggled with alcohol abuse and impulsive tendencies, Aaron looked up to Dennis for helping guide his path in sports and in life. The relationship between Aaron and Dennis can be puzzling to say the least, but they developed a mutual respect for one another and bonded over Aaron’s athletic ability, regardless of the sport being played. At the age of 16 years old, Dennis died after complications from hernia surgery, which had direct ramifications to the psychological well- being of Aaron. No longer under the shadow of his father, Aaron indulged in his new- found independence. He decided to secretly attend a recruiting opportunity from the University of Florida, where he quickly decided that he would shift paths from his initial first choice of UCONN, graduate high school early, and join the Gators in January of 2007.

In 2009, Hernandez helped the Gators defeat the Oklahoma Sooners 24 to 14 in the BCS National Championship game. Projected as a first draft pick, it was clear that Hernandez was on the path to become a multi- millionaire athlete. Although Hernandez was a star on the field, off the field he faced allegations for a bar brawl that left a security guard knocked out cold and was questioned for a 2007 shooting in Gainesville that left two men wounded. Although his conduct never followed any legal penalties, NFL teams did their due- diligence, leaving many teams questioning if his lack of maturity would suffice in the NFL. After dropping to the fourth round, the New England Patriots decided he was worth the gamble, and drafted him as the 113th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Hernandez scored six touchdowns and had over 560 receiving yards. In his second season, he helped the Patriots make it to the Super Bowl, where they were beaten in a miraculous upset by the New York Giants 21 to 17. Although the Patriots failed to win the Super Bowl, Hernandez was rewarded with a 5 year, $40 million contract in the off- season that guaranteed him membership in the Patriots organization through the 2018 season. But just as his rein to stardom ventured quickly, it all came crumbling down in June of 2013 (less than one year later) after being escorted out of his home in handcuffs with charges of first degree murder and five firearms violations.

Following his arrest on June 26, 2013, the Patriots decided that it was in the organization's best interest to terminate Hernandez’s contract and release him from the team.After pleading not guilty, Hernandez faced life is prison with no opportunity for parole if convicted. After facing trial in April of 2015, the jury found Aaron Hernandez guilty of committing first degree murder against Oden Lloyd. While this sentence left no opportunity for a reduced sentence, Hernandez was also facing legal consequences for a double homicide back in2012. After his trial in April 14, 2017, the jury acquitted Hernandez, claiming that there was no sufficient evidence to support the charges. Although the ruling created an opportunity for Hernandez to appeal his initial first degree murder charge, Aaron Hernandez committed suicide on April 19, 2017 (just five days after being found not guilty of double homicide charges). In a note written to his then fiance, he stated that “You’re rich,” hinting that he believed that by committing suicide, the case would be abated, and the Patriots would be forced to pay nearly $16million they guaranteed in Hernandez’s initial contract to his daughter and fiance.

Although Hernandez hoped that his early departure would ensure his loved ones financial stability for the remainder of their lives, he failed to anticipate what would happen in the years to follow. In March of 2019, “The Supreme Judicial Court unanimously found that the legal rule that erased Hernandez’s conviction is ‘outdated and no longer consonant with the circumstances of contemporary life.’ It ordered that Hernandez’s conviction be restored and that the practice be abolished for future cases.” Through updating legislation on abatement laws is Massachusetts, Hernandez’s family was not rewarded with financial compensation from the New England Patriots. Instead, with the efforts of Oden Lloyd’s mother pleading to the court that justice needed to be served, Hernandez initial ruling of first degree murder charges was upheld, leaving his family without any financial restitution.

Regardless of individual perception of Aaron Hernandez’s actions, it’s clear that his path to stardom ended in tragedy. After scientific analysis of his brain confirmed that Hernandez was suffering from CTE, speculation began on if Hernandez was a sadistic sociopath or a victim to a vicious disease. “According to the Boston University CTE Center, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma.” Between the abuse suffered as a child, head trauma from taking overwhelming blows to the head in football, and Hernandez’s alleged bicurious life, it’s evident that Hernandez was both a victim and perpetrator of abuse, violence, and abandonment. To judge Hernandez for committing such gruesome acts of violence against innocent civilians is justified, but failure to acknowledge the hardships he faced beginning in his early stages of youth would signify a lack of willingness to grasp the greater scope of the situation presented.

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Belson, Ken. “Aaron Hernandez Had Severe C.T.E. When He Died at Age 27.” The New York Times , The New York Times, 21 Sept. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/09/21/sports/aaron-hernandez-cte-brain.html.

Berman, Bradley. “Aaron Hernandez.” Biography.com , A&E Networks Television, 16 Jan. 2020, www.biography.com/athlete/aaron-hernandez.

Hanna, Jason, and Eric Levenson. “Former NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Hangs Himself In Prison.” CNN , Cable News Network, 20 Apr. 2017, www.cnn.com/2017/04/19/us/aaron-hernandez-suicide/index.html.

Jaeger, Max. “Aaron Hernandez 'Had Sexual Relationship With High School Quarterback'.” The New York Post , New York Post, 15 Oct. 2018, nypost.com/2018/10/14/aaron-hernandez-had-sexual-relationship-with-hs-quarterback/.

Laneri, Raquel. “Aaron Hernandez's Suicide Notes Revealed.” New York Post , New York Post, 20 Aug. 2018, nypost.com/2018/08/18/aaron-hernandezs-suicide-notes-revealed/.

Meara, Paul. “Aaron Hernandez' Gay Lover Reveals Shocking Details About Their Relationship .” Bet.gov , 15 Oct. 2018, www.bet.com/news/sports/2018/10/14/aaron-hernandez.html.

Smith, Carl A. “Aaron Hernandez's 2015 Murder Conviction Reinstated, Ramifications For His Family.” Yahoo! Sports , Yahoo!, 7 Mar. 2019,

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skuachaser-blog · 7 years

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Parasitic off Edgewater

Yesterday and today, a Parasitic Jaeger off the beach and fishing pier at Edgewater Park, Cleveland. Photos by Paul Jacyk. 12/2

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recentanimenews · 4 years

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Attack on Titan Statues Serve a Grim Reminder at Oyama Dam in Kyushu

Hita City in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan is the home town of Attack on Titan manga author Hajime Isayama, and soon local tourism will get a grim reminder of that fact with the unveiling of a trio of bronze statues of Amin Arlert, Eren Jaeger, and Mikasa Ackermann as children observing the Oyama Dam.

For curious tourists looking for photo opportunities, the mountain dam will serve as a real-life stand-in for "Wall Maria", the city walls that were breached at the beginning of the Attack on Titan manga and TV anime. The statues are part of a crowd-funded effort organized by local volunteers designed to help revitalize Hita City, and Isayama will be on-hand for the unveiling ceremony on April 05, 2020.

Additionally, a statue of Levi clad in the cloak and 3D Maneuver Gear of the Survey Corps will be installed this summer at the JR Hita Station in Oita City. The statue will face in the direction of Oyama Dam.

Source: Asahi Shimbun Digital via livedoor NEWS

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tripstations · 5 years

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Readers’ best summer vacation photos

Thanks for the misery, readers.

We mean that in the nicest way possible.

We received more than 2,500 submissions for our annual Summer Vacation Photo issue. Photos are from those who do not make their living as professional photographers.

A group of photo, design, digital, social and word editors recently gathered to decide which ones would appear in print or online.

It’s fun looking at pictures from around the world — fun until someone gets hurt (or their feelings do). Then the party’s over, and it’s time for the hard decisions.

Everybody’s ox gets gored, which means each of us had favorites that didn’t make the final cut. There was no supreme dictator. Everybody had a say, which became a case study in how perceptions can vary.

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Michele Castagnetti from Los Angeles took this photo at Rovinj, Croatia, on Aug. 15, with a Nikon Coolpix A900.

(Michele Castagnetti)

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David Liehn from Redondo Beach took this photo in Juneau, Alaska, on June 28 with a Canon 6D.

(David Liehn)

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Allison Kahan from Sherman Oaks took this photo off the island of Lokrum in Croatia on July 10 with an iPhone 10.

(Allison Kahan)

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Monica Chan from Honolulu took this photo in Yellowstone National Park on June 1 with an iPhone X.

(Monica Chan)

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Sondi Toll Sepenuk, Los Angeles Sepenuk and her daughter Hazel, 16, were in Nice, France, on Aug. 8, enjoying a perch above a rocky beach. That’s when the elder Sepenuk noticed the pattern of the umbrellas overhead and caught it with her iPhone XR.

(Sondi Toll Sepenuk)

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Romine Damon from Valley Glen took this photo in Porto, Portugal, on July 12 with an iPhone 8.

(Romine Damon)

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Jon Dickens from Los Angeles took this photo at Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, on Aug 27 with an iPhone XS.

(Jon Dickens)

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Daniel Elder from Echo Park too this photo at Hat Creek, Calif. on June 20 with a Sony a7R III.

(Daniel Elder)

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Paul Alwine from Irvine took this photo at Ring of Kerry, Ireland, on July 13 with a Sony DSC-HX80.

(Paul Alwine)

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Carol Cohn of Corona del Mar, Calif., and her husband were part of a photo safari group in August looking for leopards in Serengeti National Park. No luck — but they did see this perfectly placed giraffe. Cohn had brought a sophisticated camera and long lens to Africa, but when this moment arrived, the tool was her “purse camera,” a Canon G7 X Mark II.

(Carol Kunkis Cohn)

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Axel Santiago from Pittstown, N.J., took this photo at Salzburg, Austria, on June 23 with a Nikon D750.

(Axel Santiago)

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Randy Malone from Camarillo took this photo at Seyoisfjorour, Iceland, on July 22 with a Canon 6D.

(Randy Malone)

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Rebecca Quan of Los Angeles took this photo in Japan on June 23 with an iPhone 8.

(Rebecca Quan)

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Austin Lyke from Santa Monica took this photo at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, on Aug. 7 with an iPhone 7.

(Austin Lyke)

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Steve Leff of Los Angeles took this picture along Seattle’s Lake Union on Aug. 13 with a Samsung Galaxy S9+

(Steve Leff)

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Chris Lock from Huntington Beach took this photo at Setsukeian Farmhouse, Nantan, Kyoto, Japan on June 15 with a Fuji X-T2.

(Chris Lock)

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Timothy Boettcher from West Los Angeles was struck by the colors and shapes of this urban scene in Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar City. He snapped this picture in June with a Sony DSC-RX10.

(Timothy Boettcher)

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Sandy Davis from Pasadena didn’t travel far on Aug. 2 — just to the Los Angeles Zoo — but he chose his time and place well. While Davis trained his Nikon D800 and its 28-300 mm lens on the tiger enclosure, the big cat posed by a rock formation.

(Sandy Davis)

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Kevin Zelenay from Los Angeles was snorkeling on Aug. 22 at Maui’s Black Rock Beach with his wife, Diane, left, and her sister when this scene took shape. He captured it with a GoPro Hero 7.

(Kevin Zelenay)

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On June 5, Sue Bachmann from Long Beach flew from Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti, then joined a game drive that encountered these two zebras. Bachmann raised her Sony DSC-HX80 and caught their gentle interaction.

(Sue Bachmann)

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Lucas Lochner Bravo from Pioneer, Calif. and his girlfriend, Emma Lautanen, were on a three-day backpacking trip when he caught the sun peeking over the ridge and Lautanen below. He used his iPhone 6.

(Lucas Lochner Bravo)

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Steve Giffin, his wife and their teenage daughter were dead tired on June 22 after an overnight flight to Paris. Their hotel clerk prescribed a short walk near the Eiffel Tower. Bingo. “The energy and vibe around the tower really set a great mood for the rest of the trip,” Giffin wrote.

(Steve Giffin)

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On June 24, Randy Howard from San Dimas was on a photo tour in the Dolomites region of northern Italy. At the Giau Pass, he and a few others climbed about three-quarters of a mile to a vantage point. Then, Howard said, “The clouds started rolling in” and this scene materialized. He used a Canon 5D Mark III.

(Randall R. Howard)

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On June 29, Kathryn Keeney Jaeger from Pasadena and her family headed on their sport-fishing boat to the Two Harbors area of Catalina Island. While she and her 11-year-old son, Robert, were walking on shore, a breeze caught his towel. Jaeger captured the moment with her iPhone 7. Her fancy Nikon? On the boat.

(Kathryn Kenney)

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Tiffany Yip from Pasadena was at the Hemis Festival in Ladakh in August when this masked figured turned her way. She snapped with a Nikon D7200.

(Tiffany Yip)

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Janet Hirth from Laguna Niguel was walking the shoreline of Lake Moraine between bouts of rain on Aug. 31 when she came upon these canoes and turquoise waters. She shot it with a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

(Janet Hirth)

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Virgilio Go from Chino Hills met these Maasai on Aug. 16 near the Tanzanian border and seized the chance to get a picture of the boldly dressed foursome jumping. He used a Sony a7 III.

(Virgilio Go)

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Steve Fujinaka from Torrance spotted this polar bear on July 27 on a small-ship cruise. The bear spent about two hours romping near the ship as Fujinakasnapped away with his Nikon D850 camera with a 180-400 mm lens and 1.4x teleconverter. Fujinaka liked this image of the bear because of “how comfortable it was being around us,” he said.

(Steve Fujinaka)

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Major Cay in the Exuma Cays is known for its feral pigs that swim. Mike McDonnell from Newbury Park arrived by boat on June 17 and got this picture with his Sony a7R III. Hurricane Dorian mostly missed Major Cay on Sept. 1 when it roared into the Bahamas.

(Mike McDonnell)

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Marcio Romani and Clayton Mosher from Los Angeles were knocked out by the scenery at Savannah’s Wormsloe State Historic Site, an 18th century colonial estate with ruins, costumed interpreters and a nature trail. Appraising this watery scene on Aug. 31, the two came up with a plan: Romani would jump on the fallen tree, climb out over the water and strike a yoga pose. Mosher would snap the picture on the iPhone XR. But once Romani started climbing, “It was very wobbly, kind of dangerous.” So he just sat and looked into the distance. Mosher snapped. Nice.

(Marcio Romani)

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Josh Means from Corona del Mar, an 18-year-old student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, was on a backpacking trip when he set up his Sony a7 III for a long night-sky exposure near Thousand Island Lake. The image, made June 30, gives us a big view of the Milky Way.

(Josh Means)

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Hazel Sepenuk from Los Angeles, 16, and her mother, Sondi Toll Sepenuk, were in Nice in August, enjoying a perch above a rocky beach. The younger Sepenuk stepped down to water’s edge with her iPhone X.

(Hazel Sepenuk)

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On a family trip to Japan in June, Chris Lock from Huntington Beach hiked the Kumano Kodo trail network with his sons, Grant, 11, and Austen, 13. After about three miles, father and sons repaired to Kirinosato, a ryokan in Takahara, for a sunset onsen soak. That’s when Lock raised his Fuji X-T2 and got this shot.

(Chris Lock)

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Lucas Lochner from Pioneer, Calif. and his girlfriend, Emma Lautanen, were on a three-day backpacking trip when he caught the sun peeking over the ridge and Lautanen below. He used his iPhone 6.

(Lucas Lochner)

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Antelope Canyon, just east of Page, Ariz., is owned by the Navajo Nation, which allows escorted tours. Anita Mauch from Moorpark took one Aug. 12 and discovered these two trickles of sand within the red walls of the slot canyon. She used a Nikon D3400.

(Anita Mauch)

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Ashlee Okamura from Irvine, 16, found this angle during a fireworks display above the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area of Disneyland, which opened in May. She used a Nikon D5000.

(Ashlee Okamura)

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On Aug. 11, Sally Raskoff from Woodland Hills stepped into Sainte-Chapelle, a 13th century chapel that was once home to kings and queens, and saw a picture-perfect view above. “It’s just magical,” she said. She used an iPhone 7 Plus.

(Sally Raskoff)

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Tina Studier from Manhattan Beach, her husband and two of their children spent two nights at Sossusvlei, including a June 18 stop at the Namib Desert’s much-admired Dune 45. She trained her Canon PowerShot SX40 HS on the slope while others climbed the hill.

(Tina Studier)

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Susan Gross from Santa Monica and her mother, Helen Gross, 87, on Sept. 3 finally got to a long-anticipated landmark: Niagara Falls. As they approached on foot from the Canadian side, Susan spotted the U.S. sightseeing boat Maid of the Mist and raised her iPhone 7.

(Susan Gross)

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Here’s what didn’t vary: the amazement onlookers expressed at your work.

Several non-Travel-section colleagues wandered by to see why we had hundreds of photos spread across tables and on the floor. When we told them we were evaluating reader photo submissions, they inevitably replied with an unenthusiastic “Oh.” Then they’d look at the talent on display and the second “Oh” would sound an octave higher, the way people react when they realize they have underestimated something remarkable.

Which describes what you’ll see here and in print.

You made these photos easy to love and, in doing so, made our jobs much more difficult. We’re not complaining, though. Instead we are reveling in a photographic journey around the world that has made us appreciate why we travel and why we love it so. Welcome aboard.

Nice, France

2019 summer vacation photo.

(Hazel Sepenuk)

Hazel Sepenuk, Los Angeles

Sepenuk, 16, and her mother, Sondi Toll Sepenuk, were in Nice in August, enjoying a perch above a rocky beach. The younger Sepenuk stepped down to water’s edge with her iPhone X.

Savannah, Ga.

2019 summer vacation photo.

(Marcio Romani and Clayton Mosher)

Marcio Romani and Clayton Mosher, Los Angeles

Romani and Mosher were knocked out by the scenery at Savannah’s Wormsloe State Historic Site, an 18th century colonial estate with ruins, costumed interpreters and a nature trail. Appraising this watery scene on Aug. 31, the two came up with a plan: Romani would jump on the fallen tree, climb out over the water and strike a yoga pose. Mosher would snap the picture on the iPhone XR. But once Romani started climbing, “It was very wobbly, kind of dangerous,” he said. So he just sat and looked into the distance. Mosher snapped. Nice.

Giau Pass, Italy

2019 summer vacation photo.

(Randy Howard)

Randy Howard, San Dimas

On June 24, Howard was on a photo tour in the Dolomites region of northern Italy. At the Giau Pass, he and a few others climbed about three-quarters of a mile to a vantage point. Then, Howard said, “The clouds started rolling in” and this scene materialized. He used a Canon 5D Mark III.

Los Angeles

2019 summer vacation photo.

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Sandy Davis, Pasadena

Davis didn’t travel far on Aug. 2 — just to the Los Angeles Zoo — but he chose his time and place well. While Davis trained his Nikon D800 and its 28-300 mm lens on the tiger enclosure, the big cat posed by a rock formation.

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Hawks overrun Swans to grab top-four berth

The pack flies at the SCG. Photo: AAP Ricky Henderson's ball-burster on the verge of time on in the last quarter gave the Hawks the lead for the first time since two minutes into the second term. The Swans will rue missing several chances in the last term, the loss taking their record at home this season to 5-6. They are guaranteed a home final first up but given their moderate record at the SCG this year this is not the advantage it was in previous years. The Hawks prevailed without a dominant performance from Tom Mitchell, who was held to 24 disposals by George Hewett. They won because they made more of their half chances near goal. Jarman Impey provided bounce from defence for the Hawks while Paul Puopolo was dangerous forward with three goals, including a dribbler from the boundary line in the last term. The Swans did plenty right but lacked the killer touch without Franklin and Parker, who were late withdrawals. Jake Lloyd was a key for the Swans but, apart from Hewett, they lacked winners in the middle. Josh Kennedy, Isaac Heeney and Dan Hannebery, who battled a cut knee and a corked thigh, were below their best. The Swans were prepared to play the slow game when they had the ball. They chipped sideways and backwards, the the opposite to the long and direct style of the good old days, and it was effective.

Eyes on the prize: Hawthorn's Harry Morrison under pressure. Photo: AAP When they went long they kept their kicks flat, which took out Ben Stratton's intercept marking. Aliir Aliir, who plays Stratton's role for the Swans, was making an impact at the other end but not in the way his team would have hoped. His blunder set up one of Hawthorn's two goals for the first term. His night did not get much better. The Hawks' plan against Sydney has been to control the ball then spread the Swans wide so they cannot organise as a unit. In the second term, it was Sydney playing that way. When Josh Kennedy burst clear from the stoppage for a running goal outside 50 their fourth in a row the possession count was a lopsided 80-30. Their lead was out to 26 points a blowout in games between these two fierce rivals but hardly a match-winning break if the Hawks could get their game flowing.

Blake Hardwick is tackled by Sydney's Will Hayward. Photo: AAP The match swung in the third term as the Hawks made the Swans chase. Shaun Burgoyne won some valuable possessions in the middle, Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell lifted, and the Hawks moved the ball with purpose. The Swans lost their shape in defence, which allowed Hawthorn to hit up short kicks to Ryan Schoenmakers and Jack Gunston on the lead. At the other end, Sydney's entries inside 50 were shallow and comfortably cleared. The Hawks were charging but the Swans settled with back to back goals though they were unable to hold off another surge. HAWTHORN 2.4 3.6 7.8 12.11 (83) SYDNEY 2.3 6.7 8.8 10.14 (74) Goals: Hawthorn: Puopolo 3, Gunston 2, Henderson 2, Morrison, Roughead, Worpel, Breust, Schoenmakers. Sydney: Heeney 2, Papley 2, Sinclair, Cunningham, Kennedy, Jack, Florent, McCartin. Best: Hawthorn: Shiels, Impey, Puopolo, Burgoyne, Morrison, McEvoy. Sydney: Hewett, Lloyd, McVeigh, Grundy, Cunningham, Sinclair. Umpires: Meredith, Chamberlain, Harris. Crowd: 39,660 at the SCG. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/hawks-overrun-swans-to-grab-top-four-berth-20180825-p4zzs7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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There are weddings each and every year that you just know are going to be bloody good fun...and knowing the crowd that would be at Claire + Eddie's Bishton Hall wedding I had high expectations. To say I wasn't disappointed is somewhat of an understatement. Quite simply fabulous from start to end! I've known Claire + Eddie for a few years now, having photographed many of the group's weddings over the years, from Liz + Chris at Somerford Hall to Shell + Edd at Pendrell Hall. Of course, I also know Eddie really well from using him as a printer for years at ES Print...his dream job apparently? I knew if the weather was on-side, it was going to be pretty fabulous...and with the day proving to be the 'last day of summer' it really was perfect! Bishton Hall is a stunning setting just outside Rugeley at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford and with summer weather, is truly perfect. From the private house and gardens, the outdoor ceremony setting, and the ability to put a personal stamp on the venue, it really is quite fabulous...and I just LOVED working there! My day with Claire + Eddie began at Claire's mom's capturing the morning preparations in the hands of Jamie from Richard's Hair Design and Joanne Power on MakeUp duties. It really made me smile how Dave found garden duties to do to keep him busy...and out of the way of all of the girls! Helen, the Mother of the Bride, making the most of those "11 Almonds" ? The flowers from Carrie Lucas were just stunning! With the detail on the gown from The Dressing Room, Halesowen, the hair needed to be simple and elegant...carried off perfectly by Jamie from Richard's Hairdressing... When the camper arrived ready to pick up the bridesmaids the quality of the renovation really struck me...some serious hours there from the Father of the Groom, Double O! From the finishing touches to the flawless makeup, it was time to don that gown! The moment I always look forward to photographing...the grand reveal of the beautiful bride to her waiting Father... Taking my leave, I headed over from Cheslyn Hay to Bishton Hall to capture the rest of the day. From the arrival of our bridesmaids, it was soon time for our Bride Claire to arrive for the ceremony...and in some style too courtesy of His and Hers Wedding Cars. Leaving the bridal party to get ready for the fabulous procession, it was time to see how Eddie's nerves were holding up... Such a beautiful moment, for the Father of the Bride, and to capture too... From the entrance through the gardens to our waiting groom at the Doric temple in the grounds, you couldn't ask for an exceedingly perfect setting for the wedding ceremony... Signed sealed and delivered, to a wonderful soundtrack by our string quartet, Take Four. After a few minutes in the grounds with Claire and Eddie, it was back to our guests, enjoying the fabulous drinks reception in the gardens... From the traditional group shot on the Doric Temple steps, it was naturally time for a few of the signs to come out...well, if you are going to photograph a printers wedding... ? From the confetti run, and the family groups on the lawn, it was fabulous spending a few minutes with Claire and Eddie making the most of the fabulous setting and the truly beautiful light... Just how stunning do these pair look?! Claire's dress from The Dressing Rooms complimented by the flowers from Carrie Lucas was so suited to Claire, and Eddie's suit from Blooms in Wolverhampton was just fabulous... For a couple that wasn't about 'posed' photos...they look damn good!! The attention with the styling and decorating of the venue was so fabulous...well worth the effort guys! From the entrance to the waiting guests, it was straight into the speeches...possibly a good thing with the crowd getting into the Jaegers before dinner ? After the laughter and emotional rollercoaster from Paul, it was down to our Groom to say thanks to almost everyone... ...that's right...he forgot THE BRIDE! Brilliant!! Fabulous entertainment! Talking of which...it was then over to our best men...time to get their own back on Eddie!! Claire's face here ? So many good stories...great work boys!! I do love the theatre when the carving is left to a nominated guest from each table! As the afternoon proceeded into the evening, it was fabulous the weather stayed with us so the guests could enjoy the summer evening, relaxing in the gardens and having a brilliant time with the party games too! I couldn't have asked for light any more perfect to enjoy with Claire + Eddie... What an evening of fun and frivolities to capture... Time to get the night's celebrations underway, with the cutting of the stunning cake from Hayley's Bespoke Bakery, and opening the soon to be rammed dancefloor! It's got to be said - these guys know how to party!! I could have stayed all night and not got tired! Just fabulous!! Alas, Claire + Eddie didn't want evidence of the night, so it was out into the gardens for a couple of signature portraits to conclude their story instead... Claire and Eddie, just wow! What a day! I had an absolute blast capturing your story, both through the photos and the photofilm...it really was such a pleasure to capture your story! It was also fabulous to catch up with a few old friends too - always love seeing you guys!! Need more weddings to be booked ? Bishton Hall really was a perfect setting for your day Claire + Eddie, and a wedding I will remember for years to come... I cannot wait to start using your story to showcase our work! 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Phillips Sells $5.5-Million Rolex Owned By Paul Newman And Five Sylvester Stallone Watches For $3.1-Million

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Phillips Sells $5.5-Million Rolex Owned By Paul Newman And Five Sylvester Stallone Watches For $3.1-Million

A Rolex Daytona owned by Paul Newman sold for $5,475,000 today by Phillips in Association with Bacs … [] & Russo.

Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona “Big Red” regularly for decades.

Phillips sold this Heuer Monaco ref. 1133, once owned by Steve McQueen, for $2,208,000.

Two pocket watches made by Americans, owned by Andy Warhol and John Lennon, sold for $50,400.

Sylvester Stallone sold five watches in the auction for a combined total of $3,117,400, more than three times their estimate. Most famous was the Panerai Luminor he wore in the film Daylight, a model widely credited with launching the modern Panerai brand in the 1990s. It sold for $214,200. The other four were Richard Milles, including the RM 032 Stallone wore in the film The Expendables III ($816,500); an RM 52-01 with a tourbillon bridge shaped like a skull, ($998,000); number 11 of the 50-piece edition RM 59-01 Yohan Blake “Beast” tourbillon, named for the Olympic sprinter ($816,500); and the ultra-complicated RM 25-01 Adventure Tourbillon Chronograph designed to answer the question “what watch would Rambo wear?” referencing the Stallone character in the 1982 film ($937,500).

The Panerai Luminor Sylvester Stallone wore in the film Daylight.

The Richard Mille RM 032 Sylvester Stallone wore in the film The Expendables III.

Pocket watches owned by John Lennon and Andy Warhol sold for $50,400.

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On The Hotlist: Top July Dining, Style & Travel

What could be better on a fine Summer’s Day than exploring a new country, discovering a cool restaurant or indulging in some much needed retail therapy? So sit back with a glass of something cold and enjoy our pick of the July dining, style trends and travel picks…

Culture Vulture

In London, the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter has just opened, with a magnificent colonnade entrance, the Sainsbury Gallery exhibition space and the Sackler Courtyard, the world’s first porcelain public courtyard, with 11,000 handmade tiles. REVEAL is a free public festival being held until 7 July to celebrate the opening of the new quarter designed by Amanda Levete Architects.

The Exhibition Road Quarter at the V&A Museum has just opened and it’s an impressive place, with the Sackler Courtyard, the world’s first all-porcelain courtyard, and the new Aston Webb Screen created with 19th century remnants to form a stunning arched entrance @vamuseum – have you ever visited the V&A?

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Tate Britain will be celebrating Summer with a whole host of free outdoor activities for adults and children. There’ll be art easels, space hoppers, artist-designed deckchairs and an outdoor bar with a vintage ice cream cart on the terrace lawn as well as Saturday jazz brunches. Finally, Hampton Court Flower Show is on from 4-9 July and if last year’s event is anything to go by, visitors are in for a treat!

Lifestyle File

If you’re a fan of coffee then you’ll be delighted to hear about the brilliant new Wacaco Mini Espresso Maker. Now there’s no need to ever go without your favourite pick-me-up as this handy device will brew up a superb coffee in a few minutes. Being the world’s most compact espresso maker that weighs only 350g, you can easily slip it into your bag to enjoy anywhere. For a holiday home where you’re short on space, on your morning commute or whilst glamping, it opens up a whole realm of possibilities. All you need is boiling water and Nespresso capsules thanks to the pump which does away with the need for batteries or electricity. A semi-automatic piston injectswater into the coffee adapter, ensuring optimal extraction pressure and a smooth, flavourful espresso. Paul is a serial coffee drinker and it has his full seal of approval ;-). It’s available from Steamer Trading Cookshop, which has a fantastic selection of gifts and useful homeware products. Retailing for £49.95, this little beauty is worth every penny.

We recently attended the Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup at Cowdray, Sussex which runs until 23 July and is a great day out for all the family. Henley Royal Regatta is another unmissable fixture on the UK social and sporting scene and the Chinawhite VIP enclosure was the place to see and be seen this year with afternoon tea by Cutter and Squidge and a DJ set by Pete Tong.

Back in London, The Westbury Mayfair has recently become a Luxury Collection Hotel and to celebrate the launch, they held a champagne reception and fashion show featuring Amanda Wakeley, Velsvoir and Gladstone London. Guests enjoyed canapés created by Michelin starred Alyn Williams in the hotels’ penthouse suite and admired this gorgeous floral dress.

Have you ever dreamt of creating your own perfume? Thanks to Experimental Perfume Club that’s now possible with London’s first open-access perfume laboratory. At her micro-perfumery in London Fields, founder Emmanuelle Moeglin, a professionally trained fragrance specialist, guides you through a series of olfactory challenges in order to find the perfect blend for you.

Having learnt how to describe perfume ingredients, I was let loose on a selection of 25 raw materials. My preferred notes were floral, fruity and green with a base of musc. Emmanuelle helped me to get the proportions right in order to create a subtle yet distinctive fragrance that is totally unique. I left with my own bottle of bespoke fragrance which I’ll be able to reorder as Experimental Perfume Club keeps your formula. As Emmanuelle says, scent is a story with a beginning that must draw you in with impact, a middle that must have imagination and emotion and an end that must stay with you long after you’ve walked away. This workshop will help you tell your own tale, and would make a great gift to yourself or a loved one.

Talking of perfume, Lalique is such an iconic brand, known for its distinctive Art Deco style. They have launched a range of 3 women’s perfumes, Mon Premier Cristal, created by three women perfumers. We were fortunate to attend the launch of the collection at the French Ambassador’s Residence in Kensington. Sensuel is a tender woody oriental, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni, whilst Lumière is a floral chypre designed by Alexandra Monet and Tendre is a delicate floral oriental by Sidonie Lancesseur.

And if you’re a fan of make-up and skincare then you’ll love the new Oud Milano store on Oxford Street. A one-stop shop for all your beauty needs, this innovative Italian brand features calligraphy-inspired Japanese make-up brushes, fragrances from Arabian oils and skin healing elixirs from the Levant. They’ll help you create a personalized make-up look that suits your skin colouring and personality – loved what they suggested for me!

Travel Tales

The New Forest in Dorset is beautiful at this time of year and if you’re lucky you will encounter wild ponies in the most unexpected of places…This lakeside pub in the village of Rockford Green being one of them!

If you’re heading on vacation soon then you might find our tips on how to prepare for your Summer holiday helpful. Spain is one of the most popular countries to visit right now, thanks to its stunning scenery, great food and reputation for safety. One part of Spain that’s not short on charm is Rioja, with a fascinating wine museum and annual Battle of the Wine. Another country that’s famous for its scenery is Scotland. Take a drive from Edinburgh past the iconic Forth Bridge to the university town of St Andrews, famous for its golf and seafood. Edinburgh itself has its fair share of culinary delights so get in quickly and enjoy a weekend in Scotland’s capital before or during the famous Festival Fringe in August. Finally, if you’re in Milan for business or pleasure, make sure to check out our guide to the best rooftop bars and outdoor dining in Milan.

Wining and Dining

Dukes Hotel is one of our favourite places to stay in London and with the opening of GBR it’s now a great place to dine too. Equally popular with guests and non-residents, GBR specialize in all-day dining and simple classics, created by talented Executive Chef Nigel Mendham. The atmosphere is informal with friendly and super-efficient service, and the walls are adorned with photos of famous people who have frequented Dukes over the years. We particularly enjoyed the Isle of Gigha halibut with clam chowder and foraged sea herbs as well as the Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream and roasted beets. The dark chocolate mousse with hazelnut and bitter chocolate crumble is a real treat too.

In the St James Quarter, Nordic restaurant Aquavit has a new Summer terrace that’s a great sun spot. Meanwhile, in the new Nova building in Victoria, Aster have launched a series of fundraising dinners for Hospitality Action. Iconic chefs will be in conversation with Richard Vines, chief food critic at Bloomberg. At the dinner that I attended, renowned chef Pierre Koffmann created a special menu with Aster’s Helena Puolakka and the result was very tasty indeed!

Bottomless and brunch – two words that always fill us with pleasure ;-). We’ve long been fans of Mac & Wild Fitzrovia’s authentic Scottish cuisine and at their city outpost in Devonshire Square, you can enjoy bottomless brunch with a twist. Tuck into smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, or a Scottish breakfast of homecured bacon, homemade tattie scone, white pudding, mushroom, black pudding and Lorne sausage with scrambled eggs. Bottomless cocktails are a very reasonable £18 or if you’re feeling healthy you might prefer a green juice. Finish your meal with a superb broke millionaire’s shortbread with dark chocolate parfait, homemade shortbread, caramel mousse and cocoa soil.

Bar Boulud is a great place for casual dining in Knightsbridge and their Summer Provencal menu brings a taste of the Mediterranean to London. Located within the luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel, it has recently been renovated and is looking very glam. I was lucky to meet Daniel Boulud himself at a lunch on the chef’s table with matched wines.

Theo Randall at the Intercontinental is without a doubt one of London’s best Italian restaurants and their new La Dolce Vita weekend brunch is not to be missed. Your brunch will kick off with a chilled glass of Prosecco, which the charming waiting staff will keep constantly topped up. The array of Italian antipasti dishes on offer is the best that we have come across. There’s also a tempting selection of Italian meats, breads and cheeses. After this, you’ll be served a tasty pasta dish, followed by a choice of main courses including roasted sea bream or pancetta with porcini mushrooms and parmesan. Save room for a sharing dessert platter which includes lemon tart, panna cotta and more. If you have eyes bigger than your stomach (Paul, I’m looking at you) then you might even be able to fit in a crepe prepared in front of you.

Blanchette East is one of those neighbourhood eateries that you’ll want to return to time and time again. A sister restaurant to the original Soho hotspot, it’s located on bustling Brick Lane. Combine a visit here with a walk around nearby Spitalfields or Columbia Road Flower Market. Brothers Maxime, Malik and Yannis Alary have named the restaurant after their mother and the decor takes inspiration from the Parisian Belle Epoque. The menu of modern French and North African sharing plates includes such delights as duck rillettes, baked Moroccan eggs with peppers and flat bread, perfectly cooked frites and a chocolate ganache with vanilla ice cream. The wine list features French, Spanish and Italian wines and they also rustle up fantastic cocktails. The set lunch menu is a bargainous £15 for 2 courses or £19.50 for 3 courses.

It’s great to see independent restaurants with young chefs thriving. At Jar Kitchen, a casual restaurant on Drury Lane in Covent Garden, the focus is on seasonal and sustainable cooking. Head Chef Paula Borreguero, formerly of 10 Greek Street, serves Modern British food with European influences. The farm-to-fork ethos ensures that ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and bread, yoghurt and pasta is made from scratch each morning. It’s particularly good fun on Saturdays when they offer bottomless brunch from 10 am, with unlimited Mimosas, Prosecco or Bloody Marys to accompany dishes such as kedgeree with quail’s egg and wild mushrooms with rocket, walnuts and flat bread. We were pleased to find Eteaket teas on the menu, having met this Scottish tea producer on our recent trip to Edinburgh. Owners Lucy Brown and Jenny Quintero have created a welcoming atmosphere paired with delicious food that will make you want to return time and time again.

Which of these July dining, events and destinations would you most like to experience? Do you have any tips for hot new places that we should check out?

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Mid-season review: Hawthorn

Hawthorn’s mid-season report card AFL.com.au reporter Marc McGowan joins the team to discuss how the Hawks are tracking

Shaun Burgoyne and Jack Gunston have been left to shoulder plenty of the load for Hawthorn

The season so far

There was scepticism about Hawthorn’s bold choice to let champions Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis go – on top of Brad Hill seeking a trade home to Western Australia – but few expected the Hawks to fall so quickly. They have lost four times by 51 points or more, own a dismal 4-8 win-loss record and are second-last despite playing an extra game than most of the bottom-eight clubs. Josh Gibson and maybe Luke Hodge are retirement-bound – Shaun Burgoyne seems likely to play on – but the positive is the emergence of NAB AFL Rising Star contender Ryan Burton, Tim O’Brien, Blake Hardwick, Daniel Howe and James Cousins, and the continued development of Kaiden Brand. Ex-Swan Tom Mitchell has been nothing short of outstanding, including an extraordinary 50-disposal outing against Collingwood in round nine.

Quarters won: 20 (out of 48)

Players used: 35 (equal League-high)

Yet to play: Jonathon Ceglar, Conor Glass, Oliver Hanrahan, Mitchell Lewis, Kieran Lovell, Harry Morrison, Conor Nash, Jonathan O’Rourke, Marc Pittonet, Luke Surman

Stats leaders

Disposals: Tom Mitchell (423) Marks: Tom Mitchell (72) Goals: Jarryd Roughead and Luke Breust (19) Tackles: Tom Mitchell (86) Metres gained: Isaac Smith (478.6) Forward woes: Hawthorn ranks second-last in inside 50 efficiency and marks inside 50

Best win

Round 10 against Sydney. An eighth lost third quarter for the year saw Sydney overrun Hawthorn, but the brown and gold rose to the challenge in the dying minutes to claim a morale-boosting triumph.

One that got away

Round nine against Collingwood. A depleted Hawks line-up led an out-of-sorts Collingwood by 43 points early in the second term, but fell apart amid the Pies’ second-half heroics.

Best and fairest leader: Tom Mitchell

Surprise packet: Ryan Burton

Who’s struggling: Josh Gibson, Ty Vickery, Billy Hartung, James Sicily, Taylor Duryea, Will Langford

Dejected Hawks have become a familiar sight this year. Picture: AFL Photos

Missing in action

There are many candidates, but Grant Birchall (three games) and prized recruit Jaeger O’Meara (four) have played seven matches between them. Both should return shortly after the round 13 bye.

The concern

Third quarters remain a major issue for the Hawks, who have won just three out of 12 this season. The opposition had more scoring shots in two of those winning terms. Coach Alastair Clarkson is yet to publicly offer a theory for what is going wrong, only repeatedly offering a gimmicky line about [insert name of journalist who asks the question] replacing him if they could figure it out.

Pass mark

It’s all about the kids now. Once you start talking about Hawthorn still ‘mathematically’ being able to make the top eight, you know its hopes are as good as shot. Even the coach’s words are less gung-ho in recent times about a late-season revival. Some of the young players look better than advertised, so hopefully they will get an extended senior run.

The coach

Alastair Clarkson has shown unwavering belief in many of those who served him well in the past, but injuries and poor form from some lesser names have forced his hand at selection. Has spoken twice in the past week about his confidence that the core of this playing list can form a successful Hawks line-up in the near future.

How the best 22 has changed

Seven of the below team – Frawley, Stratton, Birchall, Rioli, O’Meara, Hodge and Breust – didn’t play in the last-start Gold Coast loss. Frawley and Rioli are still many weeks away and Clarkson hinted the latter may not return this year. O’Brien, who has enjoyed a breakout season, beats Vickery for a berth, while Hodge comes into the best 22 after a club suspension cost him his round one place. Young guns Burton, Howe and Hardwick demand selection. Kaiden Brand is unlucky, but will be a big part of the future defensive structure.

B: Ryan Burton, James Frawley, Luke Hodge HB: Josh Gibson, Ben Stratton, Grant Birchall C: Isaac Smith, Tom Mitchell, Jack Gunston HF: Cyril Rioli, Jarryd Roughead, Shaun Burgoyne F: Paul Puopolo, Tim O’Brien, Luke Breust Foll: Ben McEvoy, Liam Shiels, Jaeger O’Meara I/C: Daniel Howe, Blake Hardwick, James Sicily, Ricky Henderson

In from pre-season best 22: Luke Hodge, Ryan Burton, Blake Hardwick, Daniel Howe, Tim O’Brien

Out from pre-season best 22: Taylor Duryea, Kade Stewart, Billy Hartung, Will Langford, Ty Vickery

• Who did we tip for your club’s best 22 in round one?

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