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THE GAUNTLET OF POLO · SINGAPORE URBAN POLO · PUNTA CANA POLO · LAND ROVER NZ POLO OPEN
HORSES & HUMANS
BEYOND WORDS
DIAMONDS FROM ASHES
IMMORTALIZING HUMANS AS GEMSTONES
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Ambassador Claude-Alix Bertrand
Contributor
Joshua Jakobitz
Kelly Caldwell
Editor-in-Chief
Contributor
Sara Ali
William Smith
Luxury & Culture Adviser
Contributor
Mark Wine
Brand Representatives Anne-Isabelle Saint-Pierre - Dubai
Fitness Columnist
Joey Velez
Wellness Columnist
Kemissa Racine
Fashion & Style Contributor
Hans Ebenman
Travel Contributor
Cezar Kusik
Wine Contributor
Jyoti Paintel
Spiritual Guidance Contributor
Raphael Dapaah Art Contributor
Stanley Pierre-Etienne Fashion Contributor
Tara Cummins
Fashion Contributor
Jennifer Sims
Style Contributor
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Susan Wise
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Contributing Photographers U.S.P.A. Global Licensing Laurent Ruelle Clint Schubert Carmen Bird Jesse Leet Aubrey Chandler Polo Lifestyles is a publication of HT Polo Publishing Co. 995 Detroit Avenue, Suite A Concord, CA 94518 Copyright Š Polo Lifestyles 2019 All Rights Reserved. For information or to advertise Contact editor@pololifestyles.com Read online at www.pololifestyles.com Cover Photo by Norma Jean Roy Featuring Ben Gorham Styling by Robert Rabensteiner Hair: Seb Bascle; Makeup: Lili Choi
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International Polo Club Lucchese 40-Goal Challenge Butler Handicap U.S. Open Women's Final The Gauntlet of Polo U.S. Open Polo Championship Gay Polo League Tournament Dubai Gold Cup Series: Silver Cup 18 Goals Polo Masters Cup 10 Goals Julius Baer Gold Cup 18 Goals Dubai Challenge Cup 18 Goals Dubai Cup 8 Goals Ghantoot Polo & Racing Club British Polo Day Inanda Polo Club Inanda High Goal
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NEW ZEALAND POLO POLO LIFESTYLES EDITORS & CONTRIBUTORS
Ambassador Claude-Alix Bertrand
Publisher Polo Lifestyles @haiti_polo_captain
Cezar Kusik
Wine Contributor Twenty Five Lusk @cezarkusik
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Josh Jakobitz
Editor-in-Chief Polo Lifestyles @joshuajakobitz
Anne-Isabelle Saint-Pierre Brand Representative Polo Lifestyles-Dubai @isasaintpierre
Kemissa Racine
Fashion & Style Contributor KEMISSA RACINE @kemissa
Joey Velez
Mental Wellness Columnist Velez Mental Performance @velezmentalhealth
Mark Wine
Fitness Columnist Functional Muscle Fitness @functionalmuscle
Tara Cummins
Fashion Contributor Teryn Grey @teryngrey
Raphael Dapaah Art Contributor Dapaah Gallery @dapaahgallery
Jyoti Paintel
Spiritual Contributor Polo Lifestyles
William Smith
Philanthrophy Contributor Santa Fe Community Foundation @willismith_2000
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Oliver Enwonwu son of Africa pg 110
Memorial Diamonds page 123
Ocean Fantasy by Zuhair Murad page 89
A 500-year plan for wine page 131
BEYOND WORDS
When two complex creations come together in trust and mutual respect without words, it's the most restorative thing in the world, page 66.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR When we planned our trip to New Zealand to cover “The Polo” (you’ll have to read the cover story to understand if you’re not from New Zealand), we could have never guessed that our eight days of polo, parties, and glam would be followed up with a ghastly massacre a few weeks later in Christchurch.
It’s nearly impossible to know what to say to someone when a tragedy like that strikes. "Kia Ora," the traditional Maori greeting, literally means to "have life." To the executive director of "The Polo" in New Zealand, I simply sent a message that said, “Unfathomable what happened in Christchurch. Look for love and light in dark times. Hugs.” What happened next had nothing to do with my text, but when the people of New Zealand, led by their prime minister, showed the world what love and light looks like in dark times, I was speechless. A nation that was one in celebrating victory for Team Tiger Polo a few weeks earlier became a nation that was one with their Muslim and minority brothers and sisters. As we honor the victims in Christchurch, we also honor the people of New Zealand, whom we had found just weeks earlier to be some of the warmest, most inviting people on the face of the earth. This issue is all about New Zealand – from "The Polo" to the partners to the ends of the island where we found the most delightful cities and wine country. This issue, therefore, honors the people of New Zealand whom we met, who we will meet someday and those we will never have the chance to meet, but who inspire us anyway. You and your country are heroes in a time of darkness. Writing about the tragedy in New Zealand has helped me process my emotions. Staff writer and mental health advocate Joey Velez addresses this timely issue this month in his column about journaling. His ah-ha moment in Philadelphia was a result of ongoing journaling. When we don’t have all the answers, many of us turn to spirituality, and Jyoti Paintel Bowles addresses the process of discernment while Raphael Dapaah is back with another spiritual, artistic being, the talented Oliver Enwonwu. Kia Ora, Josh Jakobitz josh@pololifestyles.com
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Singapore Urban Polo February 23, 2019
Part of the Heineken Urban Polo series in Christchurch, Auckland & Singapore Victory for Team Rodd & Gunn Ali Reda (captain), Sattar Khan and Ross Ainsley
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THE GAUNTLET OF POLO THE USPA GOLD CUP
Tom Schwenke, Stewart Armstrong, Gonzalito Pieres, Facundo Pieres and Lucas James.
International Polo Club Pilot 12 / 11 Aspen
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eam Pilot secured its title as the winner of the USPA Gold Cup on March 25 with a score of 12-11 over Aspen at the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.
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With the latest win from Pilot, the stakes are higher than ever with the potential of a first-ever Gauntlet of Polo champion. The next chapter will be determined on April 21, after Pilot competes in the
U.S. Open Polo Championship March 27-April 21. The inaugural Gauntlet of Polo was created to develop a high-stakes polo competition that offers players and fans an exciting three months of the
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T HE GAUN T L E T O F P O LO : TH E US PA G O LD CUP highest level of skilled athletes, equine partners and strategic planning that ends with $1 million prize across three tournaments: the C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship, contested for over 115 years. For the first time in the sport, the tournament series will include a “Winner Take All” prize money format. Pilot has already secured $125,000 for winning the C.V. Whitney Cup plus $125,000 for winning the USPA Gold Cup. And if they win the U.S. Open Polo Championship they will receive a $250,000 prize, a $500,000 bonus and be crowned the Gauntlet Champion. “We are thrilled to see a team progress this far in the first-ever Gauntlet of Polo. The team is competing for more than just bragging rights, they are competing for $1M page 36
Lucas James and Matias Gonzalez on the charge for Polito Pieres and Gonzalito Pieres
Facundo Pieres and Lucas James.
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and the Gauntlet Champion, polo’s ultimate test. In addition to strategic planning and outstanding athleticism required to win this many games consecutively, the Gauntlet offers existing and new fans a fun and exciting day of polo. Whether it’s a VIP brunch or ‘court-side’ seats on the stadium side, we have activities for everyone,” said David Cummings, President and CEO, Global Polo Entertainment. One key differentiation in the Gauntlet
of Polo is that for the first time in history there are 16 teams, 64 players and 640 polo ponies playing consistently across all three tournaments. The Gauntlet also features some of the world’s finest 10 goal-players, premier athletes who have a lifetime’s worth of equine and polo achievements that require a level of expertise shared by less than 1 percent of the polo population. This year’s participating 10 goalers are Facundo Pieres, Polito Pieres, Sapo
Caset, Hilario Ulloa, Gonzalito Pieres and Nico Pieres. All Gauntlet games will be livestreamed on USPA Polo Network or live-streamed on the U.S. Polo Network YouTube channel each week with the final event airing on CBS Sports, April 28 at 2 p.m. EDT. Tickets for all Gauntlet of Polo events will be available for purchase at www.internationalpoloclub.com. page 37
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TH E GAUNTLE T O F P O LO: THE USPA
Tomas Schwenke and Chip Campbell, USPA Chairman and Cessna team owner page 40
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A GOLD C U P
The Champions of the USPA Gold Cup: Facundo Pieres, Gonzalito Pieres, Matias Gonzalez and Curtis Pilot page 41
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PUNTA CANA POLO DAY 2019 Punta Cana Resort & Club Dominican Republic March 16 Exhibition
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THE POLO
THE 2019 LAND ROVER NEW ZEALAND POLO OPEN
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Tommy Wilson for Team Peroni and Jeremy Jones for Team Lone Bee fight for line of the ball
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PJ and Nina Clarkin celebrate the Team Tiger Polo win after the final .
A NAIL-BITING FINAL WITH A BACKAND-FORTH LEAD FOR A SWANKY CROWD AT CLEVEDON’S FISHER FIELD
The good traveler inside all of us knows that picking up local monikers and phrases is key to successfully engaging in conversation when abroad. Even before our arrival in Auckland, we were hearing the phrases "Kia Ora" meaning "Hello" and “The Polo” in reference to the New Zealand Polo Open – rather than, say, The Open, or The Polo Open. Interesting, we thought. We need to know more about this. “It’s similar to how people say ‘The
Classic’ to refer to the Veuve Clicquot polo events,” said Lucy Ainsley, event director of The Polo. It’s also extremely flattering, I added, in talking with Lucy. “Yes, it’s very flattering to have our event, the Land Rover New Zealand Polo Open, be known across the country as The Polo. As in, ‘Are you going to The Polo?’ or ‘Which VIP ticket are you buying for The Polo?’ As it is the premium polo event for New Zealand and nationally discussed on media platforms, it is fitting,” she said. The Polo, as the Land Rover New Zealand Polo Open shall be known hereafter in our pages, attracted 6,000 attendees this year for the final on
Story by Josh Jakobitz, Photos by Clint Schubert, Carmen Bird and Jesse Leet
Saturday, February 23, who filled 20 VIP tents to watch a savage game played on a soggy field that had been sanded for player and pony safety. International players joined national – Kiwi – players on six teams: Tiger, Semco PDL, Peroni, Lone Bee, Veuve Clicquot and Rodd & Gunn. The victorious team, Tiger Polo, prevailed over Semco PDL in six chukkers with a 10-8 win. The lead changed multiple times back-and-forth, creating a game of mental strength as much as raw talent. “It’s rare to play a match with the lead changing so many times,” said Tiger Polo teammate Nina Clarkin, who played with her husband JP Clarkin and page 55
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17-year old Ethan Wade. “ You must have a belief in your game plan and just carry on.” For 17-year old Wade, whose father Johnny Wade coached Team Tiger, it was an awesome experience.
“This is a big tournament that I’ve watched for years,” he said. “Having the chance to play, I just had to give it all to win.” Johnny, a polo player himself, couldn’t have been prouder. “I can’t think of anything better,” he said field-side, squeezed between Clarkin and his son as he beamed with pride. “He had great support from his teammates (the Clarkins).” South African Chris MacKenzie, who
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played for Semco PDL in the final, played The Polo for the first time four years ago and actually spent a season living and playing in New Zealand with his family. “We just love New Zealand, and even though we didn’t win today, we played with heart.” The forecast for rain plagued organizers, players and attendees, but in the end, the sun shone over the three final matches, which saw Team Peroni beat Lone Been for third place and Veuve Clicquot knock out Rodd & Gunn for fifth place. Lone Bee Mead patron Oren Dalton was undeterred by his team’s fourth place finish. “There’s nothing like The Polo,” he said in reference to the association with luxury and prestige. “Putting our
name on a team jersey at The Polo, which is long synonymous with Veuve (Clicquot) and Peroni, is just beyond what any other marketing initiative can accomplish.” The creator and chief brewer for Lone Bee Mead recognizes quality when he sees it. “Our sparkling mead uses the best honey – Manuka honey – in the world to make the best mead in the world.” Manuka honey, which is native to New Zealand, is a long-sought-after honey with naturally occurring antibacterial elements that fight the common cold. Dalton, who grew up around race horses and used to exercise and ride with his grandfather, is also known to pick up a polo mallet on occasion. “It’s a deep-rooted appreciation for horses,” he
Above: Teams Tiger Polo and Semco PDL battled throughout the entire final match. Right: VIP Peroni guests take in the action.
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LONE BEE
PROUD TEAM SPONSOR OF "THE POLO"
AWARD-WINNING MEAD FROM THE WORLD'S BEST HONEY MADE FROM THE WIDE OPEN SPACES OF NEW ZEALAND
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THE 2019 LAND ROVER NEW ZEALAND POLO OPE
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Opposite page: Tommy Wilson of Team Peroni; This page: Land Rover guests watching the matches from the two-tier Land Rover clubhouse
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explained. “Like The Polo and polo ponies, quality for Lone Bee is paramount – it’s the essence of our product.” Quality and The Polo go hand-in-hand. This is a prestigious event both for the country of New Zealand as well as the local club and sponsors. A double-decker, tricked-out VIP grandstand, a half-time fashion show paired with Best Dressed competition and awards, suspended Range Rover Velars, specialty cocktails, bubbly, and sparkling mead along with the iconic-yellow of Veuve Clicquot umbrellas for anyone feeling the lingering of rain clouds created a spectacular event worthy of the national moniker, The Polo. How will Ainsley up-the-ante for The Polo 2020? “This year was about restoring faith in The Polo (after the 2018 cancellation due to weather); next year is about making The Polo bigger and better. We will have more synergy between sponsors in elevated activations and interactive experiences for attendees. We will have more teams, including teams from the south island of New Zealand, as well as some big-name players whom I can’t disclose – yet,” she said. With nation-wide media coverage firmly in her grasp, Ainsley is exploring international coverage options for streaming and broadcasting. “The Polo is the pinnacle of polo in New Zealand, played at the peak of summer,” she said. “The eight-day format brings in the international players, doing wonders for the local equestrian economy as it gives players time to see local horses.” And in case you thought The Polo 2019 was already perfectly balanced? Ainsley assured, “All of our partners from 2019 will be involved in The Polo in 2020 – in bigger and better ways.”
Top: Team Tiger Polo celebrates the sweetness of victory; Above: Fashionistas took to the runway for the Fashion Quarterly "Fashion on the Field" competition.
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THE POWERFUL HUMAN-HORSE RELATIONSHIP
Often the subject of paperbacks and the big screen, horse whispering is a powerful and transformative quality of human-horse relationships. The deep bonds that humans and horses form is the subject of study and research. “It is nothing short of miraculous that two special and complex creations with such thoroughly different orientations to the world – one predator, the other prey – come together in partnership, with trust and a unique form of communication playing important roles,” says Keri Brandt Off, a professor of sociology and gender and sexuality studies at Fort Lewis College in Colorado.
From co-worker to companion The history of horses and humans dates back to the beginning of time. It is impossible to know exactly when their paths first crossed, but the earliest domestication of horses is widely thought to have occurred in the regions of Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Traditionally, a horse was labor, a form of transportation or used in combat. Polo ponies – and the association of horses with sport – were a very different and much-less common breed and stock. Kings kept stables for hunting, jousting and sporting. With the invention of the engine and the modernization of agriculture in the 19th century, jobs for horses dwindled. By the mid-20th century, equine utili-
tarian value had decreased to very little. However, the popularity of both horse riding and horse racing, like in the days of kings, experienced growth among affluent enthusiasts. Polo clubs and leagues increased in numbers. Horses also started to increasingly be valued as companions. The relationship between horses and humans is distinct from that with cats and dogs; horses sit at the intersection
Since the first kings ascended their thrones, they kept stables for hunting, jousting and sport. With the invention of the engine and the modernization of agriculture in the 19th century, jobs for horses dwindled. of wild and domesticated, evading the typical category of pet. This has to do with their size, which creates an element of danger, as well as when a lack of understanding between horses and humans leads to serious injuries or death. For this reason, being able to effectively communicate with horses plays a crucial role in the relationship.
A language of touch We know that horses and humans have developed a unique way to communicate with one another, a kind of third language, neither human nor equine. Linguists call this an embodied language system – a way of communicating reliant on touch, emotional
connection and attunement to physical movements.
Three major correctional facilities in the United States– San Quentin, Soledad and High Desert – now have Wild Horse-Inmate Programs, designed to break wild mustangs while allowing inmates to experience a connection with an animal with which they learn to identify. Communicating with horses never involves humans imitating the way horses interact with one another. Nor does it simply mean using the threat of fear or violence to bend horses to their will. Instead, it’s a symbiotic, dynamic and restorative process that recognizes horses as sensitive, decision-making beings. While humans can have physical contact with dogs and cats in order to play with them, express affection and groom them, people don’t ride their dogs or cats. Nor do they ask them to perform complicated physical and mental tasks while astride their backs. “Doing so involves a melding of both bodies, with humans and horses developing a high level of bodily control and sensitivity,” says Brandt Off. “It’s an empathetic physical dialogue, with the goal of having two bodies operate as a single unit. But synchronicity between humans and horses takes years to achieve. Starting at the most rudimentary level of communication – applying pressure to parts of the horse’s body – it builds slowly. Only after countless hours of working page 67
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HORSES AS FRIENDS Dr. Kristen Fuller, Psychology Today
I have a print hanging in my home of horses standing in the early morning light on recently showered grass. It looks like the horses are standing on a mirror or a lake. After I was first drawn to the photo, on closer inspection, I realized that several of the horses were nuzzling, an image I now view as an expression of mammalian love and tenderness. As majestic, hardworking and loyal companions, horses have befriended and helped humans for thousands of years and, for this, they deserve our love, respect and protection. “It’s always been and always will be the same in the world: The horse does the work and the coachman is tipped.” — Author Unknown
together do humans and horses attune their bodies to each other. The best horse-rider pairs are the ones that can make it look effortless, as if there are no visual signs of communication taking place. This sense of complete synchronicity is the holy grail for horse riders. From race tracks to polo fields, harmony is the ultimate goal. “There is a kind of intimacy created through this sort of embodied communication. Working to know an animal without being able to speak involves making yourself vulnerable and exposing yourself to doubt, self-criticism and physical danger,” says Brandt Off. When it comes to creativity, analysis and self-reflection, people give a lot of weight to words and thoughts. Horses can help humans develop a different kind of knowledge, one rooted in the body through touch and intention. Keri Brandt Off, Professor of Sociology and Gender and Sexuality Studies, Fort Lewis College, contributed to the research aspect on this piece.
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QUEENSTOWN: NEW ZEALAND'S HIDDEN GEM FOR LUXURY & ENCHANTMENT
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QUEENSTOWN
NEW ZEALAND'S HIDDEN GEM FOR
LUXURY &
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Despite being a stone’s throw (read: a three-hour flight) from Australia’s eastern coast, Queenstown is still considered one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Nestled into the south-end of the south-island, it’s a tourist road traveled. Although it attracts its fair share of thrill-seeking adventurists, vacationers are more likely to opt for the big(ger)city appeal of Christchurch or Auckland
for trips over the Tasman. But we’re here to convince you otherwise. Set beside a glittering lake, surrounded by snow-tipped mountain ranges, Queenstown is a traveler’s paradise on
the rise. High-end eateries, boutique hotels and best-of-the-best wineries make up the luxury landscape, which offers unique experiences and scenic tours. Interested in taking a trip lakeside? Well, do it in style. page 73
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QUEENSTOWN DELIGHTS
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STAY In between hilly hikes and wine tasting, you’ll want a retreat to recharge in and—looking out over Lake Wakatipu—Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a must. As a boutique hotel, Eichardt’s walks the line between homely comforts – a roaring fireplace, ultra-plush beds, and fresh flowers – and five-star luxury: marble bathrooms, postcard-level views, personal turn-down complete with artisanal treats. Choose between mountain- or lakeview suites, or the penthouse for your stay, and be sure to explore all the experiences, from the whiskey lounge that’s perfect for post-adventure wind downs, to The Grille (wine with an Instagram-worthy view… yes, please) and Eichardt’s Bar for tapas and drinks. Eichardt’s also offers the Pacific Jemm experience. Aboard a 80-foot yacht that sails across the lake, sip champagne, nibble on charcuterie and discover hidden gems along the coast. If you’re in town for a party or a wedding, the yacht can be booked in its entirety for a night or two’s stay. Hidden in the hull of the boat are cozy rooms with soft beds, ocean-level lookouts and lounging rooms.
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EAT A hop, skip, and a jump from the doorstep of Eichardt’s is No5 Church Lane, The Spire’s in-house restaurant. Amidst moody décor, the restaurant offers a charming tapas menu supported by local produce. Order a few small dishes to share and opt for one of their impressive range of cocktails. Or, better yet, ask the bartender to whip you up something bespoke—the mixologists on staff are more than willing to mix and match to your liking. If you don’t mind taking a drive out, Akarua Wines & Kitchen is another can’t-miss. Inside a cottage-esque house is served homey meals with award-winning wines. Our recommendation? The Central Otago lamb oyster shoulder, which is so tender it falls off the bone.
DRINK It’s practically a crime to travel through the Central Otago without trying some of the wines that made the area famous. Sprawling vineyards and single-estate orchards are behind aromatic white wines and famous (or infamous) pinot noirs. Stop over at Wet Jacket and sip full-bodied pinots, before moving onto Amisfield to revel in crisp pinot gris, tarte rosés and dry Rieslings. A tip: don’t leave without asking after the make of the wines—NZ wine makers love their craft and are more than willing to impart their knowledge.
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DAY TRIP Those looking for a day trip should look to Arrowtown. After the 20 minute drive from Queenstown, stepping into Arrowtown is like stepping back in time—from roselined cottages, to little cafes and quaint stores, it’s almost too pleasant to handle.
PAMPER Anyone with an Instagram feed and two eyes will probably have come across that iconic shot from the Queenstown Onsen Hot Pools. The wooden spas overlook the Shotover River canyon and give way to alpine views during the day and starry skies at night. Remember to book to reserve your spot, and charge your phone to get the perfect ‘gram.
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OCEAN FANTASY: ZUHAIR MURAD SS 2019 ICONIC CARTIER: LA PANTHÈRE POLO POSH - PALM BEACH STYLE
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he dim Paris winter daylight had just disappeared when Zuhair Murad plunged the audience into his ocean fantasy. In Murad’s dramatic collection, opulence blended with a modern flair on ’80s-inspired silhouettes.
The designer kept the theme rather controlled, without any too-literal translations, save for a multi-layered nude tulle ball gown encrusted with embroidered corals. Still, its exquisitely executed embellishments had a lovely lightness. “The inspiration was all about the sea, the world of the deep sea, the sea from the beaches, from inside and outside,” he explained backstage. Also citing Cher, Jerry Hall and Bianca Jagger,
power women of the Seventies and early Eighties, the designer navigated between a sexier, rock attitude — projected with sharper shoulders — and a softer, romantic side.
With their influence emerged a more assertive Murad; his breed of glamour leans to delicate and the added oomph helped offset the literal interpretation of the theme. For example: sharp shoulders on a silver gown with a plunging, V-shaped neckline; pale blue suede boots anchoring a ruffled minidress; a high-waisted, midriff-baring jumpsuit, the pant legs cut disco-style. Wispy ruffled confections were offered in quite a few shades of blue degrade, ”They evoke the feel of ripples on water,” said Murad. Yet beyond an apparent predilection for allover, look-at-me sparkle (“My women want to be seen,” he said), he favors a young, contemporary feel. Here, he was at his best when
working on sleek, streamlined shapes, sensual more than overtly sexy, as in a series of long figure-hugging, sequined silk tulle numbers, with slit sides and billowy, sheer chiffon trains. The train was sort of the collection’s leitmotif; in a deep blue shade of layered silk chiffon, it was tied on the back of a tailored miniskirt suit, lavishly embroidered. Worn with a matching brassiere, it exuded a modern appeal. His broad, marine-infused lineup kicked off with a shimmery, fish-scaled dress, dark in color, with salmon, yellow and green sequins. Shell-shaped pleats fanned up the front, their scalloped edges quivering above the chest. Nearly 60 looks followed, reflecting the designer’s range — one after another, the gowns swept out sparkling, flowing, many fixed with the same, trim belt. It had a diamond-encrusted buckle in the shape of a scallop and changed colors with each look. page 89
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Highlights included a pleated iridescent dress with maximum flow, reined in on top with a tightly wrapped bustier. The realistic print of starfish and coral on an ocean floor made an airy blue chiffon dress and cape ensemble look cool. page 90
Another caped, chiffon number was a stunner — fluid but not wispy. The aquatic shades of blue melded together in a way that verged on psychedelic. The color palette was charming, progressing backward from blue-black
tones inspired by the ocean’s depth, through all the conceivable shades of turquoise, aqua, shell pink, and coral, reaching the luminous quality of mother-of-pearl, abalone-gray, and silver at the finale.
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His broad, marine-infused lineup kicked off with a shimmery, fish-scaled dress, dark in color, with salmon, yellow and green sequins. Shell-shaped pleats fanned up the front, their scalloped edges quivering above the chest. Nearly 60 looks followed, reflecting the designer’s range — one after another, the gowns swept out sparkling and flowing.
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HOW CARTIER'S PANTHÈRE STYLE BECAME A JEWELRY ICON 1927 designer Peter Lemarchand joined her team, ready to pounce with the technical skill to realize her vision of three dimensional panthers.
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he first Panthère bracelet was a custom piece for the Duchess of Windsor (pictured above), but now you can get one of your own for a cool $1.2 million.
“Emeralds, onyx, diamonds, a brooch!” is what Jeanne Toussaint is said to have screamed after spotting a panther in the wild while on safari with Louis Cartier. By then she was already director of Cartier Jewelry, and soon after the Big Cats started prowling the house vitrines. The Panthère can first be spotted in a Cartier wristwatch from 1914, when its signature pattern appeared in diamond and ebony. That year, a Cartier greeting card prominently featured the feline at the feet of an elegantly dressed woman.
Twenty years later, the Duke of Windsor walked in the door. The first three-dimensional Cartier Panthère was created in 1948 for his wife, the Duchess of Windsor, using a 116.74 carat emerald from the Duke’s own collection. The cat, in gold and onyx, was perched right above the enormous stone.
New year, new Panther. In 1949, the couple commissioned another Cartier brooch, this time coupling a diamond cat with a sapphire. The Duchess is said to have had a preference for blue. It brought out her eyes. The sapphire clip brooch was sold at Sotheby’s landmark sale of the Duchess of Windsor’s personal collection in 1987 for $1,026,667. At that same sale was the fully articulated onyx and diamond bracelet Cartier
“EMERALDS, ONYX, DIAMONDS... A BROOCH!” - Jeanne Toussaint Former Director, Cartier
Toussaint, who joined Cartier around 1913, had earned the nickname of “La Panthère” from Louis Cartier, perhaps because she wore a full length panther coat, perhaps because she was ferociously opinionated and intelligent; perhaps, some say, for other reasons. Toussaint had bigger plans than a postcard for the animals in her kingdom and pushed her team for more figurative three-dimensional pieces. Many visits to the Paris zoo at Vincennes ensued. In page 95
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had created for her in 1952. It sold in 1987 for about $1.2 million and then reappeared at a Sothebys’ sale in 2010 where it broke the record for any Cartier jewel—and any bracelet sold at auction—when the hammer went down at $4.4 million. The Duchess of Windsor was not the only woman prey to the panthère: Daisy Fellowes, the Singer sewing heiress who made Cartier’s Tutti Frutti necklace famous, had her own sapphire and diamond Panthère brooch (it sold at Sotheby’s in 2008 for $565,000) and other fans included Nina Aga Khan and Barbara Hutton. How to explain the Panthère’s enduring allure? When I have questions like this I turn to the members of what I call the
“Jewelry Mafia.” So what does Frank Everett, jewelry Instagram star and Sales Director of Sotheby’s Luxury Division have to say?
“ICONIC? PERENNIAL? UBIQUITOUS? NONE OF THESE SEEMS STRONG ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THE ‘PANTHÈRE’ WITHIN THE DESIGN OEUVRE OF CARTIER,” SAYS EVERETT. From its first appearance in a jewel
created by Jeanne Toussaint and then as a motif in examples of art deco, mid-century, 1980s and contemporary jewels, the Panthère has been reinvented by Cartier just as the tweed suit has been reinterpreted by Chanel. It has respected the DNA of the original inspiration while updating it for modern tastes. Many jewelry houses have subsequently been inspired by the “Big Cats,” but Cartier did it first. And best.
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And they still do. A new collection of Cartier watches using Panthère jewelry pieces as inspiration was recently unveiled in Paris. And the pieces remain a Holy Grail in the auction world. Next up? A ruby diamond and onyx Cartier Panthère bangle with articulated paws and rotating head, decorated with cabochon onyx spots, nose, and pear-shaped emerald eyes, the tail encircling a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 10.01 carats, mounted in platinum. It is for sale at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on April 2. In case you know anyone who has $1,020,000 to $1,230,000 and really likes cats.
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PALM BEACH STYLE
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Dresses by Socapri, www.socapri.com: White, $1,680; Blue, $1,520; Panama hats by Milou Palm Beach, www. miloupalmbeach.com, $145; Jewelry by Provident Jewelry on Bea (white dress): Coral and diamond drop earrings, $4,025; Beaded coral multistrand necklace, $3,500; Red coral ring accented with diamonds, $7,480; Stretch beaded bracelet with diamonds, $3,500; Bypass bracelet with four rows of diamonds at each end, $4,250, www.providentjewelry.com Jewelry by Provident Jewelry on Maggie (blue dress): Blue enamel earrings with diamond flowers, $15,150; Diamonds by the yard with a diamond toggle, totaling page 101 more than 16 carats of white diamonds, $41,500.
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"POSH POLO" PALM BEACH STYLE Photographer: Aubrey Chandler Models: Bea & Maggie (MP Management Miami) Hair & Makeup: Emilio Uribe Stylist: Quela Renee Equestrian Stylist: Ashley Cline
Above on Bea: White dress by Socapri, www.socapri. com, $1,680; Panama hat by Milou Palm Beach, www. miloupalmbeach.com, $145; Jewelry by Provident Jewelry: Coral and diamond drop earrings, $4,025; Beaded coral multi-strand necklace, $3,500; Red coral ring accented with diamonds, $7,480; Stretch beaded bracelet with diamonds, $3,500; Bypass bracelet with four rows of diamonds at each end, $4,250, www.providentjewelry.com
Right, on Bea: Top and skirt by Milou Palm Beach, www. miloupalmbeach.com, $200 and $115; Jewelry by Provident Jewelry: Twister wire bracelet with a diamond buckle, $2,500; satin finish white gold bracelet, $7,750; Horse pendant with diamond accents on gold rope chain, $1,450; Vintage Bell and Ross Desert Type 126 XL timepiece, $2,700; www.providentjewelry. com; Boots: Ariat Two24; Saddle: Butet. www.butet.com
On Maggie, left: Dress by Socapri, www.socapri.com; Helmet: Charles Owen GR8 Helmet, $349; Boots: Custom by Der Dau Riding, www.derdau.com
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On Maggie: Dress by YettaBelle, www.yettabelle.com, $149; Jewelry by Provident Jewelry: Green agate earrings set in gold with diamond accents; $5,250; Gold wheat necklace, $1,700; Horse head crystal brooch, $9,500; Helmet by Charles Owen Palmermo Polo in Navy, www.tackeria.com, $365; Boots by La Mundial Custom Polo Boots, www.lmboots.com
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On Bea, above: Dress by YettaBelle, www.yettabelle.com, $169; Necklace: Gucci Link; Jewelry by Provident Jewelry: Necklace, $9,500; Gold wheat necklace, $1,700; Gold horse head bypass bracelet with diamond eyes, $1,900; 1915 Horse head crystal pin, $2,495; www.providentjewelry.com
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OLIVER ENWONWU
Pride & Legacy
Raphael Dapaah | Art Contributor raphaeldapaah@hotmail.co.uk
In recent years, there has been growing talk about an African renaissance on the horizon. Indeed, the ‘Africa Rising’ rhetoric espoused enthusiastically by The Economist, CNN, and Forbes Africa, appears to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, with a great surge in demand for everything African: from music to tourism and, of course, the arts. In the spirit of renaissance, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Nigeria’s very own modern-day Leonardo Da Vinci. I don’t make this comparison lightly; Oliver Azubuike Enwonwu is very much the archetypal renaissance man and polymath. An eclectic academic who holds a degree in biochemistry, a post-graduate diploma
in applied geophysics, and a masters in art history, Mr. Enwonwu is also a fine artist, gallerist, curator, art historian, art administrator, publisher and a brand strategist. With a penchant for sharp suits, too, it would be remiss of me not to also mention his vocation as a dandy and full-time gentleman. I was absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to engage Mr. Enwonwu’s brilliant mind, and as you can imagine, keen to learn more about his journey in becoming undeniably one of the African continent’s most gifted artists. “I have a strong artistic background as a third generation artist,” he begins. “My grandfather, Emeka Enwonwu, was a traditional sculptor of great repute who bore the honorific title of ‘Omenka’, reserved only for the most gifted. Despite the fact that while I was studying biochemistry at the University of Lagos and selling my works to important collectors in Lagos — even holding major
exhibitions in Lagos at the Alliance Française and the now defunct Iola Gallery — I did not fully realize I wanted to become an artist. It was, however, when I joined the Lagos Chapter of the Society of Nigerian Artists in 2008 that I felt the urgent need to contribute my all to uplifting her members, the association and consequently the art profession in Nigeria.” What I found amazing about the artist, was not only his desire to dedicate himself to his art, but to also promote his fellow Nigerian artists. The determined advocacy of his culture and heritage can be evidenced greatly in his stunning figurative portraits, all of which radiate pride and captivating sensual beauty. I wondered what Nigeria, and by extension, Africa, mean and represent to the artist. “Africa represents many things to me. It represents a land of great opportunity, one blessed with many mineral
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resources, a rich diversity of indigenous traditions and cultures, and the resilience and indefatigable spirit of her many peoples who have surmounted such horrifying experiences as the slave trade, colonialism and apartheid to excel in all areas of human endeavor.” One such area of human endeavor where Africans are increasingly excelling is the art industry. The past decade alone has seen esteemed auction houses such as Bonhams, Sotheby’s and Phillips all open up dedicated modern and contemporary African art departments, moves that signal the growing value of African artists. Naturally, I was curious to hear Mr. Enwonwu’s thoughts on these recent developments from his unique perspective as an art historian and as an artist.
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“The art market for modern and contemporary African art has in recent history grown in giant strides,” he muses. “Indeed, art from Africa continues to command staggering fees on the domestic and international art markets. On the continent, there is a growing number of professionally run galleries that represent emerging and established artists by serving to create increased value for their works while locating their practice within broader global narratives through exhibitions, talks and exquisitely produced catalogs with critical text. In addition, local auction houses like Stephan Welz and Strauss and Co. in South Africa, Art Auction East Africa in Kenya and in Lagos, Arthouse Contemporary, Lagos Art Auctions and Sogal, have all inspired a vibrant domes-
tic art market that in turn has contributed to increasing visibility and prices for art from Africa on the international scene.” On the point of art from Africa now commanding staggering fees, I can’t help but note that his father, the legendary pioneer of Modern African art, Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE, recently broke a record at a Bonhams auction facilitated by Helene Love-Allotey of the modern and contemporary African art department. Presently Ben Enwonwu MBE holds the record for the highest-selling modern Nigerian work of art – his “Tutu” painting sold for $1.68 million, considerably more than its original estimate. I asked Mr. Enwonwu how he felt about the sale, and whether he feels he has big shoes to fill.
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“I am very proud of my father’s achievements as a painter and sculptor, as well as an educator and administrator,” he beams. “Many of his works are in important private collections across the world, including that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.” “These are indeed large shoes for me or any other Nigerian artist to fill. I am sure my father would be happy with my accomplishments so far and I hope that I can not only preserve his legacy, but also surpass it. However, what is important for me is to first keep striving for excellence in my work, and second, support as many artists and gallerists as possible through my various platforms like Omenka magazine, in building and sustaining a vigorous domestic art landscape.” It is clear that Mr. Enwonwu is more than just an artist; he is a pioneer in his own respect in that he wants to see not only his work succeed, but ultimately raise the repute of African art to a level where it can truly compete on a global scale. His gallery, Omenka Gallery, is currently ranked as one of Africa’s top 10 galleries, though Mr. Enwonwu relishes the day it is ranked top 10 globally. On this merit alone, I think it is fair to say that not only can we expect to see excellent work from the artist in the future, but we can also expect to see him play an instrumental hand in the shattering of glass ceilings and auction records by African artists. page 113
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APPLE TV+
The tech giant left a lot of questions unanswered when they announced the roll out of their streaming service, Apple TV Plus, at their star-packed event. We ask the five most important questions.
ASHES TO ASHES... DUST TO DIAMONDS? "Memorial Diamonds" are created from the carbon remains of loved ones through a laboratory process. Will diamonds replace urns and ashes?
TAKING ON TESLA
Automakers and investors are primed to grab part of the market share with 2020 model vehicles on the horizon, offering more choices and price points than ever.
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THE TECH GIANT'S BIG-BUDGET PUSH INTO TV STREAMING & ORIGINAL CONTENT
pple finally unveiled its new subscription platform, Apple TV Plus, which will feature content from dozens of A-list celebrities that Apple has partnered with.
But there are still many unanswered questions about the service, particularly how much it will cost and what content will be available at launch. Apple finally unveiled its new subscription TV service, Apple TV Plus, signaling the iPhone maker’s biggest push into entertainment yet. The company provided a first glimpse page 118
at the content we can expect to see on Apple TV Plus during the event, which features some of the biggest creative professionals in television and film. Celebrities such as Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, Steven Spielberg, and Kumail Nanjiani among others took the stage to share details about the series they’re planning for Apple’s new subscription platform, which range from anthology series to documentaries and dramas. The event answered many questions about Apple’s long-rumored approach to the TV streaming market, but there are many details we have yet to hear about.
How much will it cost? Apple has not yet announced how much Apple TV Plus will cost, but it’s likely to cost substantially less than Netflix, according to estimates made by a team of analysts at Jefferies led by Timothy O’Shea in a note published on March 25. Netflix’ standard plan, which lets subscribers watch content on two screens simultaneously, is priced at $12.99, while Hulu’s ad-free subscription costs $11.99.
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mean the company will wait until September when it typically unveils its new iPhones to share those details. However, Apple also sometimes holds events in October as well, so it’s possible that we’ll hear more about Apple TV Plus then.
What content will be available at launch? Apple invited a host of A-list Hollywood celebrities to unveil their projects on stage on Monday. Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell discussed their upcoming series “Morning Show,” for example, which focuses on what happens behind-thescenes on a morning network news show. Kumail Nanjiani also showed
up to debut his anthology series about immigrants living in the United States called “Little America.”
series. But the company hasn’t shown a more an in-depth look at any these shows just yet.
But Apple hasn’t said exactly how many of these series will be available when the service launches, or which ones will be ready at launch.
Apple is also working with additional talent beyond the celebrities that appeared on stage, like Ben Stiller, Brie Larson, Rashida Jones, and Aaron Paul. We have yet to see an announcement about what those projects will entail.
Will we get to see full trailers for any of these shows before launch? Apple’s event provided a preview of the company’s first original series, but we haven’t yet seen full trailers for any of the shows mentioned. Celebrities shared the synopses for the projects they’re working on, and Apple played a sizzle reel showing clips from multiple
Will Apple make an entire series available at once or will episodes be released weekly? Will Apple’s service indulge binge watchers as Netflix does or will it make viewers wait for new episodes each week like HBO? That’s a question we don’t know the answer to just yet. page 119
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ASHES TO ASHES... DUST TO DIAMONDS?
THE REMAINS OF HUMANS AND PETS ARE BEING FORGED INTO SPARKLING BLUE DIAMONDS... AND HERE'S HOW
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hen a person dies, cremation is an increasingly popular option. The practice eclipsed burials in the US in 2015 and is expected to make up more than half of all body disposals by 2020, according to the Cremation Association of North America.
But instead of storing a loved one’s cremains in an urn or sprinkling them outside, a growing number of bereaved consumers are doing something more adventurous: forging the ashes into diamonds. This is possible because carbon is the second-most-abundant atomic element in the human body, and diamonds are made of crystallized carbon. Researchers have also improved ways to grow diamonds in the lab in recent years. While at least five companies offer a “memorial diamond” service, Algordanza in Switzerland is one of the industry leaders — its services are available in 33 countries, and the company revealed that it sold
nearly 1,000 corporeal gems in 2016. Algordanza also claims to be the only company of its kind that operates its own diamond-growing lab for cremains — one of two in the world. The other is in Russia.
“It allows someone to keep their loved one with them forever,” Christina Martoia, a spokeswoman for Algordanza US said. “We’re bringing joy out of something that is, for a lot of people, a lot of pain.” Here’s how the company uses extreme heat and pressure to turn dead people — and sometimes animals — into sparkling gems of all sizes, cuts, and colors. Making a mrmorial diamond begins with cremation. The process typically leaves behind about 5 to 10 pounds of ashes, a small portion thjat is carbon. Styles of cremation differ from culture to culture. Some use hotter temperatures longer, which allows most carbon to escape into the air as carbon dioxide, which may mean a large amount of ashes are needed to form a diamond. Lowtemperature cremation is better in that
it ensures a larger amount of a person’s carbon remains to create a diamond. Martoia said Algordanza requires a minimum of 1 pound of cremains. “That’s kind of the magic number, where our engineers can guarantee there will be enough carbon to make a memorial diamond,” she said. When the company receives ashes from a customer, a technician puts a sample into a special oven to see whether there’s enough carbon to grow a diamond. If there’s not enough, the amount of carbon in a lock of hair can make up the difference. Once there’s enough carbon, the element is extracted and purified of contaminants like salts. “We use an acidic chemical to get rid of impurities,” Martoia said. This bumps the carbon purity of the processed ashes to about 99% or greater. The other 1% contains impurities like boron — an element and micronutrient that helps humans (and other animals) grow bone, heal wounds, and regulate the immune system. Boron is the impurity that colors the rare, blue diamonds found in nature — page 123
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"MEMORIAL DIAMONDS" RANGE FROM CLEAR TO BLUE EXACT COLOR IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT
and is why many memorial diamonds come out blue, too.
carbon crystallizes best when it touches an existing diamond.
“The larger the diamond, the longer it takes to grow,” Martoia said.
“The diamonds can range from clear to very deep blue,” Martoia said. “The more boron, the deeper the blue.” She added that it’s impossible to predict the exact color a memorial diamond will take on.
The diamond provides a “blueprint” for the carbon to work from, which means the new diamond that eventually forms will require less cutting and polishing. The final purification step converts the carbon into slippery sheets of graphite — the same type of carbon in pencils. Graphite’s microscopic flat sheets of carbon are an ideal starter material for synthesizing diamonds.
When enough time has passed, technicians remove the puck of graphite and crack it open. Inside awaits a rough, uncut, and unpolished diamond. Some customers take the rough gem, but many opt to have their memorial diamonds cut, faceted, and polished by a jeweler in Switzerland.
“But an interesting thing to note is that our technicians are seeing a correlation in people who have had chemotherapy. Their diamonds tend to come out much lighter,” Martoia said. This may be because chemotherapy leeches away the body’s boron and other important micronutrients. When Algordanza processes ashes, Martoia says, “it’s nearly impossible to separate out the boron from the carbon.” This is because the two elements share similar weights and properties. To further purify the carbon to 99.9% or more, technicians pack it into a growing cell that contains iron and cobalt — additives that help remove contaminants. The cell also contains a tiny diamond to help the carbon crystallize into a rough shape, since page 124
Natural diamonds form out of carbon that gets stuck in lava tubes about a mile deep in the Earth’s crust. To emulate that environment, Algordanza inserts the cell (now packed with graphite) into a platter and slides it into a high-temperature high-pressure growing machine. That machine can heat a growth cell to nearly 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit. It also squeezes the cell under 870,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. Depending on how big a customer wants the diamond to be, it can take six to eight weeks in an HPHT machine to coax graphite to crystallize into a gem.
Algordanza’s prices start at $3,000 for a 0.3 carat diamond. Martoia said the average order was about 0.4 to 0.5 carat, though US customers usually request bigger, 0.8-carat diamonds. But Algordanza can make them much larger: The company recently took a $48,000 order for 2-carat diamond. After 10 months of growth, the resulting gem actually wound up being 1.76-carats — but it’s still the largest memorial diamond ever made by the company. Orders for diamonds made from human cremains aren’t the only type that Algordanza receives. “First we had the cremains of a German Shepard and now we have cremains of a cat,” Martoia said.
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oyota enjoyed exclusivity with hybrid cars after introducing the Prius in 2000. It wasn’t until 2004 that Ford released the first major competitor. But 20 years later, Toyota still dominates the market.
lower end of Tesla’s market with a small hatchback that could be priced around $30,000. A retro version of the Microbus with batteries is coming.
Tesla Motors has had similar advantages with its succession of battery vehicles, beginning with the first iteration of the Roadster in 2008, and now including the Model S sedan, the smaller and more affordable Model Three, and the Model X SUV. A second generation of the Roadster is coming. No other company has introduced vehicles with the combination of charisma, speed, and range that is inherent in the Tesla DNA.
Jaguar’s $69,500 I-Pace SUV, competent both on- and off-road, is on the market, and Mercedes-Benz is set to slowly roll out the EQC 400 4MATIC crossover, which will arrive in the U.S. during 2020. Chinese auto makers are also eyeing the U.S. electric market. Byton has opened a North American headquarters and plans a 2020 launch.
But that’s changing. A host of auto makers, both established makes and start-ups, are rolling out electric Tesla competitors—though almost all of them are loath to see their offerings that way. Among the mainstream companies, the Volkswagen Group is moving aggressively to define its future as electric. Audi had 10,000 orders worldwide for its e-tron SUV by last September, and its Super Bowl ad emphasized that a third of all new Audi models will be electrified by 2025. The e-tron, with prices starting at $74,800 and capable of 5.5-second zero-to-60 times, offers 248 miles of range from its 95-kilowatt-hour battery. The car will arrive in the second quarter of this year. Volkswagen is initially aiming for the page 126
Porsche, meanwhile, is preparing its ultra-sporty $92,000 to $130,000 Taycan for delivery at the end of the year.
But it may be the start-ups that are taking the most direct aim at Tesla and even pioneering markets that the California-based auto maker has targeted but not yet entered. Rivian, which will build cars in a former Mitsubishi plant in Normal, Ill., launched both the R1T electric pickup and the R1S SUV at the Los Angeles auto show late last year. There hasn’t been a credible electric pickup truck, but the R1T certainly looks like one. The truck seats five, and has up to 400 miles of range via three available battery packs—105, 135, and 180 kilowatt-hours. Prices start at $69,000, before the available $7,500 federal tax credit. The R1S SUV shares the pickup’s skateboard chassis and wheels, and starts at $72,500 before the credit. Spokesman Michael McHale says the company is projecting total sales of 20,000 to 40,000 in the first two years, with deliveries
to North America by the end of 2020. Tesla, McHale says, “isn’t really a rival— we will meet a different consumer need. Our three-row SUV will compete with other three-row SUVs.” The SUV can tow up to 7,700 pounds and the truck 11,000. Lucid Motors is working on a refreshingly innovative electric sedan that aims to better Tesla’s Model S. Peter Rawlinson, the company’s chief technology officer (and also the chief engineer for the Model S) confirms that the company briefly hit the pause button. “We went looking for Series D funding in 2017, and it took us on an unexpectedly long journey,” he says. But money is no longer a problem after a more than $1 billion investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was announced last September. The fund had already invested $2 billion in Tesla. According to Rawlinson, the Lucid Air will start with 255 launch-edition cars next year. The first regular-production cars late in 2020 will have the standard 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack, with more than 300-mile range. But in the pipeline is a version with 130 kilowatt-hours—and 400-mile range. The Lucid Air offers impressive styling, quality materials, and fit, and intuitive controls and 29-speaker infotainment. Pricing isn’t finalized, but early cars will be well over $100,000. A Lucid crossover SUV on the same platform is planned. “We’re starting with a sedan, because it’s the hardest thing to do,” Rawlinson says. “True luxury brands are defined by their sedans.”
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FIRST MĀORI-OWNED & OPERATED WINERY ALONG WITH GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION & A 500-YEAR PLAN
“Some people have a one-year or five-year plan; well, we have literally a 500-year plan,” Dan Taylor, the export and sales manager for Tohu Wines, New Zealand’s first Māori-owned winery, says. Taylor is referring to Kaitiakitanga, a sense of duty and guardianship toward the land, cultural heritage, and legacy.
Tohu Wines celebrated its 20th anniversary last fall, but the company believes it is on a much longer journey. Thus far, it has only scratched the surface of what it hopes to achieve. Tohu Wines is owned by a larger Māori organization, Wakatū. Some 4,000 Māori families, descendants of four tribes from the north of New Zealand’s South Island, are Wakatū shareholders. Their heritage land lies within
New Zealand’s now-world-famous Marlborough wine region. And so these Māori tribes have turned to wine production now to make the most of their land, while spreading the story of the Māori people and culture. “These are things we can go out into the world with, to taste and share these stories,” Taylor says. Tohu’s business model is informed by Māori heritage. “There’s a set of valpage 131
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ues that have been passed down for generations,” Taylor says. They include Rangatiratanga, or striving for excellence, Manaakitanga, elevating yourself by lifting others, Whanaungatanga, family and the idea of being more together than individually, and Pono, or doing what you say. “Most companies say they have values but it’s all corporate bullshit,” assistant wine maker Anna McCarty says. “It’s lived and breathed here.”
That translates to a wine making approach that begins where it always should — with the land itself. “The Māori connection all starts in the vineyards, it’s about knowing your vineyards and vines,” McCarty says. “With Māori
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people, you don’t own the land, you’re the caretaker for the next generation.” Like any business, Tohu has financial goals to maintain; but it prioritizes that sense of guardianship, care taking, and connectedness. Its approach has been successful by any metric. After starting as a brand in 1998, Tohu purchased its first vineyard in 2002 and its wine making facility in 2012. It’s now fully responsible for all of its production process from start to finish, with over 100 hectares of vineyards. Tohu wines are distributed in 47 states in the U.S. and sold at stores like Trader Joe’s and Wegmans. As would be expected in New Zealand, Tohu’s range features Sauvignon Blanc,
plus Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The company also has single-vineyard wines and a reserve line with bottles named for Māori elders, plus méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines, rosé, Pinot Gris, Merlot, and Syrah. Tohu is now joined by several other Māori-owned or -operated wineries. In New Zealand, a tiny country of approximately 4.8 million people, 15 percent of the population is ethnically Māori. A Māori wine makers collective, Tuku, currently has five members: Tiki Wine & Vineyards, te Pā, Kuru Kuru, Ostler, and Steve Bird Wines. Members of the collective point out that Māori wine still represents a very small portion of New Zealand’s overall pro4 MĀORI-OWNED WINES TO TRY Kono Sauvignon Blanc The most readily available wine from Tohu, Kono is “a quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc,” McCarty says. Crisp with green and sour apples and tropical fruits. Average price: $13. Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir “Pinot is the unsung hero of Marlborough,” McCarty says. This is a strong introduction, with tangy red berries and cherries balanced by a moderate earthy spiciness and more body than you might expect. Average price: $21. Tohu Hemi Reserve Chardonnay “I’m so excited about this one, it’s only going to get better and better,” McCarty says. Refreshing with mineral notes, citrus, stone fruits, and Creamsicle. Average price: $28. Tiki Estate Sauvignon Blanc
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A traditional Marlborough mix of tropical fruits, melons, and citrus to handle your New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc fix. Average price: $16.
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duction, an enormous operation that reached $1.7 billion in exports last year. “There are about 600 wine brands in New Zealand; about 80 of those have Māori names but only six of those have any Māori connections,” Lina Stroud, business manager for Tiki Wine & Vineyards, says. Māori-owned wineries are diligently working to separate themselves from the pack.
“We just celebrated our first year together as a collective,” Stroud says. “We quickly worked out that we have a very similar ethos and that we could achieve so much more if we worked together.” Those shared ideologies include several of the aforementioned Māori values, and the Tuku collective also cites Whakapapa, which Stroud explains as heritage. “We are all proud of our heritage and we have many generations
working within our companies,” she says. “In the end we are all connected and it’s what binds us all together.” While many of the collective’s wines are already available in the U.S., expect more to continue making their way ashore in the coming years. “The U.S. is one of our next target markets, so hopefully you will see a lot more of us soon,” Stroud says. page 133
SPIRITUALITY DEFINING THE DIVINE
DISCERNMENT THE PROCESS OF SEEKING ANSWERS Jyoti Paintel-Bowles Spirituality Contributor
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson I like to tell people that the art of discernment is simply another path to enlightenment. If I were to take the word “discernment” apart, one definition would be “to bring light to a matter.” Enlightenment also provides insight and knowledge into unknown terrain: our hidden intentions and desires. Another interpretation would be to purify or clarify. Digging in deep with discernment will eventually lead to the unavoidable existential questions: what do we want out of life? What is, in fact, our purpose? These questions, though important, are too vague. When we start asking in-depth questions and use the power of discernment through self-realization, we will make important discoveries that lead us to true enlightenment: knowing thyself. For many, the answer to what is most important in life is quite simple: love
and family; but in reality, relationships with the people we love are often quite the opposite of simple. Rather, they are extremely complex and always unique. The importance of being present for family and friends can never be understated; however, it can also be an act of self-generosity to admit when a relationship taxes us too much. Satisfying our own needs and desires, while also lending our precious time and strengths to help others with their journeys, can leave us feeling drained. When we are out of alignment, we lose our ability to express ourselves and feel joy freely in a relationship. This is when we must use the process of discernment and ask ourselves probing questions that will produce clarity and resonance in our head and our heart. For those of us pursuing careers, we crave success, financial freedom, and a job that doesn’t create dissatisfaction or frustration on a daily basis. Some stress at work is expected, but too much of it will linger and breed feelings of misery that we bring home with us. If our job is negatively impacting our personality and the quality of our life, then we must use the process of discernment: enlightenment, clarity, purification, knowing thyself. To make decisions that are not impul-
sive, we use the naturally logical part of our human composition: our brain. However, the brain doesn’t always take into consideration what the heart wants. It is often said that there are two types of work here on Earth to accomplish: the work we do with the world at large, and the work with our Self. Said another way, our actions impact our own lives – Work with our Self – but these same actions also announce our reputation and integrity – to the World at Large.
Here is one process you can harness to use the power of discernment. 1. Take on one decision at a time with this process and first choose whatever will bring the most relief to a stressful situation. Do not wait for a better time – live in the present moment and tackle the thing preventing you from true joy. If you are deciding whether to stay or leave a relationship, be generous; not righteous. When we cease blaming others, we actually empower ourselves. Being impulsive can be exciting but the consequences of abruptly leaving a relationship can be severe. If the situation allows, give yourself more than just the options of staying or leaving - consider a compromise of simply giving each other time and space to sort things out. page 137
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DISCERNMENT THE PROCESS OF SEEKING ANSWERS If you’re debating whether to leave your current job where you’re not happy, create various scenarios of what your next job should be, visualizing something general instead of detailed. Consider creative solutions for your next professional move, such as going into a different field or starting your own company. 2. Have a pen and piece of paper nearby as you begin this next process. Allow the chatter to begin in your mind – pay attention and write it down. In the beginning, your inner critic might alarm you about all the things you fear, and how everything could go incredibly and irreversibly wrong. Change has the potential to ignite fear through this critic. Once you’ve let the critic speak, let the heart speak and list all the positive aspects a change would bring, again avoiding too much detail. 3. Take a deep breath now and walk away from everything you just wrote. For a couple of hours, simply be free from your thoughts. Take a long walk in nature if possible and instead of replaying your thoughts, pay close at-
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tention to what is in your environment – study the small details of a building, a tree, or flowers as you go along. Go for a long drive on a road you don’t usually take and choose some soothing background music. Before you go back to discerning, meditate or pray for guidance. 4. Now re-read what you’ve written and observe your physical reactions- they can be subtle and easy to miss if we don’t pay attention. If you are considering a big decision, go down the notes and see how your body reacts. Do you flinch, clench your jaw or curl your fists? Do you feel a tightening in your gut? When you go down the list of the positive aspects, do you feel your heart soar, open, or elevate? When do you suddenly feel free… letting out a big sigh of relief? 5. Listen as your head is not involved at this moment, but your heart is talking to you through your body. Know you can trust yourself completely. What is your heart saying? Treat the feelings being revealed like a friend trying to give you valuable advice. Identify the
negative feeling you are having, for example: anger, dissatisfaction or fear. Once you’ve done that, give reasonable explanations as to what might be causing it: lack of recognition at work, feeling unappreciated in a relationship or a fear of change. 6. Consider all of the options that you have and judge each by one simple rule: does it support your highest values? Make choices based on what resonates most strongly in your heart with the least resistance from your mind. The solution might not be perfect, but life rarely is. 7. Shake all regrets and doubts and make the decision with determination and boldness - it should be easier because it will feel obvious. If after going through the steps above, you witness results that you don’t like, simply adjust your choices to match your intentions. This is a serious process, but there are no wrong answers. Don’t continue down any chosen path if it’s not working out – change course and don’t waste time regretting past decisions.
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AUCKLAND CITY, NEW ZEALAND 11 TAKUTAI STREET, PARNELL DESIGNED FOR FAMILY LIFE, ELEGANCE AND ENTERTAINING
Marina Greatbatch
Scarlett Wood
This gracious residence is a combination of impeccable style and supreme quality. Perfect for those who desire space and privacy with the convenience of a prime Parnell location. Featuring: Five double bedrooms, master en-suite, private terrace and water views Morgan Cronin designer kitchen and butler’s pantry Dual aspect, elegantly proportioned formal living and dining areas Media room and family living flowing to alfresco louvered loggia Outside entertaining oasis with heated swimming pool and spa Internal garaging, Double Grammar Zone and Parnell Primary A home designed for family life, elegance and entertaining in the heart of Parnell. Marina Greatbatch Cell Phone: +64 27 877 4326 Email: marina.greatbatch@nzsir.com Scarlett Wood Cell Phone: +64 21 686 856 Email: scarlett.wood@nzsir.com
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AUCKLAND CITY, NEW ZEALAND 39 BASSETT ROAD, REMUERA BUILT BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT WITH MODERN ADDITION
In the same family since 1961, this magnificent home was designed and built around 1922 by renowned architect Roy Binney who created homes valued for their distinctive qualities and luxury. An extensive addition was built in 1990 adding a modern dimension. The time is finally right to pass this estate to the next generation to create new traditions and memories and lift to a new perfection, while preserving the cherished history. page 146
From the circular drive with flag pole, the home is well known and admired and on 2254 sq m of near flat land, and elevated on the Northern slopes of Remuera the harbour views from this ridge are spectacular. From the grand entry hall that leads to both the Binney wing and the more modern wing, the home unfolds to a garden and lawn where you are afforded the privacy you seek for a family home. With five bedrooms (His and Her
Masters), there are separate wings to ensure any family size, or extended family, and accommodate the nanny with ease. The entertainment areas include formal dining, formal lounge, home theatre complete with bar, games room and beautiful character lounge, plus extensive decks and stunning day porch for private relaxation. Other features include sauna, wine cellar, attic storage, and roof top observation / sun deck. The house contains most of the features
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which characterize Binney’s work, such as the extensive use of wooden shingles, bay windows, French doors, small picture windows, pillared entrance, and stair window filtering light down the stairs. Residences with this heritage, pedigree, size, location and schooling are rare.
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AUCKLAND TAKAPUNA 10 JACKSON CRESCENT A MAJESTIC CLIFFTOP ESTATE ON 14 ACRES
One of New Zealand’s finest statement properties, is truly of an international calibre. More than 1,039 sq m of luxurious comfort with an additional 1000 sq m of formed outdoor living. This palatial, resort-like home is designed by Hillary Priest Architects and is set in the magical Mahurangi Peninsula. Sitting high on a promontory surrounded by beaches, with the widest imaginable views over Martins Bay and over the Gulf to a host of islands. This incredible bespoke residence is immersed in private, groomed grounds, featuring a bountiful organic orchard and exotic gardens. An architectural statement in design and functionality constructed from concrete, cedar and South Island schist with expansive indoor-outdoor living and four impressive bedroom suites. All are individually designed with generous walk-in robes opening to decks. The master suite is separated from the other bedrooms by a stunning atrium garden. Step across impressive reflection pools touched by tantalizing vistas through the property to expansive paved terraces, each featuring outdoor fires. A sunken lounge invites you to luxuriate on New Zealand page 148
merino/silk carpet. An extraordinary formal dining room and wine cellar, visible through the reinforced glass window in the upper floor is a triumph of design. An office featuring a majestic floor to ceiling curved library has sitting areas to relax, contemplate and enjoy, a circular home theatre which can be enclosed with dramatic gold and red velvet curtains seals you off from the world.
Athena Wang Cell Phone: +64 22 157 0920 Email: athena.wang@nzsir.com
No need to leave the property for fitness as you have your own indoor twenty meter heated pool with adjoining gym area. Multiple garaging for cars plus separate oversized garaging will accommodate boats and even your helicopter. This beautifully crafted home has so many wow moments, call us today, and begin your journey to your very own secluded cliff-top paradise.
Prudence Foster Cell Phone: +64 27 486 7783 Email: prudence.foster@nzsir.com
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COACH WINE: FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
DETOX IS CRITICAL WEIGHT LOSS MADE SIMPLE
The entire balance of your bank account and all the tips on the Internet can't help if you don't follow some basic guidelines.
Mark Wine CSCS; USAW; NASM PT, PES, CES
Millions of endocrine-harmful substances are found in our meats, veggies, water and air. The facts of life make daily detoxification vital in order to live a long and healthy life. The major problem arises when people assume that detoxifying means performing a one-time detoxification session or fasting. Both of these tactics are a temporary band-aid to a bigger flesh wound, not to mention that they have proven unsuccessful and can even be harmful. Add years on your life and remove fat from your waist through daily detoxification. So how do you incorporate detoxification into everyday life?
First, consume ample amounts of water and fiber daily. Consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day and at minimum 2 liters of water per day. These are not suggestions but rather truths. As well, dietary fiber has even proven to alter the way your gastrointestinal tract absorbs nutrients. A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract results in greater nutrient absorption and general health. Beans, whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, bran cereal and oatmeal are all great sources of fiber. Second, another method of detoxification comes from food that is rich with antioxidants. Antioxidantrich foods can eliminate and reduce oxidative stress and hormonal alterations within the body. Antioxidants do so by eliminating heavy metals and toxins. Berries, green tea, carnitine, Omega3s and ginkgo are all great
detoxifiers. In addition to detoxifying the body, carnitine supplementation results in fat reduction by allowing fat to enter the cell to be burned up as energy. Even better, supplementing Omega-3 with carnitine can stimulate dopamine production, which can lead to a greater mental capacity and enhanced mood. An enhanced mood and mental capacity lead to greater levels of motivation that result in greater results. It’s really simple: one smart choice leads to 10 even greater results. Third, you have probably heard of a tiny bacterium that occurs within the GI tract called probiotics. Probiotics have many qualities and responsibilities throughout the GI tract; however, none may be more important than their ability to enhance, heal and allow
for greater nutrient absorption throughout the GI tract. Having a low-performing GI tract is linked to feelings of depression, bad moods, and poor cognitive function. Although all three listed are negative side effects, cognitive function may stand above the rest. Healthy cognitive function requires signals – neurotransmitters – being competently sent from the brain to the cells. Neurotransmitters are primarily responsible for relaying sensory signals throughout the body. One major role of neurotransmitter activity, in regards to weight and fat loss, is hormone-receptor efficiency. Hormone-receptor efficiency ensures proper hormonal function that results in increased mood, motivation and energy. Without proper hormonal function, the body and mind will run wild and all results will be limited. page 153
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Research links probiotics to lower levels of anxiety and stress. Elevated stress leads to cortisol production, which is directly linked to eminent levels of fat. On the other hand, a meal plan that consists of a high-protein diet, coupled with probiotics, is a successful way of decreasing body weight and belly fat. Belly fat is arguably the most deadly and unhealthy fat within the body. It has been linked to elevated levels of unhealthy cholesterol and insulin sensitivity. These side effects result in heart attacks and diabetes, which are two leading causes of deaths within the United States. A successful detoxification of the body is not a onetime session but rather an everyday choice. If you continually detoxify your body, you will rid yourself of harmful free-radicals, toxins, and pollutants. As your body is cleansed, your body’s ability to burn fat will increase.
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MOLD YOUR MIND
WRITE IT DOWN MANAGE STRESS LEARN TO JOURNAL
Joey Velez, M.A., M.B.A.
I recently visited the City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia – as part of an annual trip that I take with several of my closest friends. There are many reasons that we participate in a trip like this: to cheer on our sports team at away games, to experience the nightlife and culture of a new city, and because we understand that as we progress through life, finding time to spend with each other becomes increasingly difficult. However, this trip provided an unexpected added benefit: effective stress management. I know what you are thinking, “Joey, why are you stressed on vacation?” Well, the start of the new year took a toll on my emotional state and it has been difficult to move past these emotions. It seems as though my mind has been racing nonstop since the new year started. However, one activity that I started page 158
prior to my trip and continued throughout my trip brought me some much-needed calmness. This activity is journaling.
What can you do? According to researchers, writing about stressful events has long been known to cause improvements in health and psychological well-being, and that expressive writing reduces intrusive and avoidant thoughts about negative events and improves working memory. Our brains, and therefore our nervous systems, are highly sensitive to emotions and emotional exposure or expression. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study in 2007 involving participants reacting to a series of pictures displaying angry faces. When viewing the picture, the amygdala region of the brain, which acts as an alarm to activate a cascade of biological systems to protect the body in times of danger, became highly active. However, once the participants labeled those faces with an emotion such as anger, the study showed that the amygdala became less active and another region of the brain was more
active: the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, which is associated with thinking in words about emotional experiences. Overall, the study revealed that the simple act of labeling an emotion, or writing down those emotions, minimizes the negative impact those feelings have on your psychological well-being. Thus, journaling helps you explore thoughts and feelings surrounding life events as a way to manage stress. Journaling doesn’t take long, nor is there a template, you write about what you want to write about until you are satisfied. I view journaling as a way to get things off my chest. I write what I want – judg-
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ment-free. I write about the successes and failures I made throughout the day and how to move forward to the next day. Expression can be a difficult task for a lot of individuals, myself included, and this gives me a chance to express my feelings on my terms. The essentials for journaling include a quiet space and something for your thoughts, whether a notepad, loose paper or a voice recording – whatever makes you comfortable. Start simple by writing down how your day went, recalling how you felt throughout cer-
tain points during your day. If you have difficulty here, no worries; if it’s not an emotional moment for you, no worries. The point of journaling is not to have an epiphany every time you write, the point is to develop the habit of expressing what is on your mind. If you remain consistent with journaling, you will amaze yourself at what you put down on that paper.
Closing thoughts Vacationing is a fantastic way to remove yourself from the everyday stress that life brings, but what happens to that
stress when you return home? More often than not – nothing, since they are right there waiting for you to come back. Journaling can help minimize those everyday stresses on a longterm basis. Allowing your emotions to marinate and remain bottled up in your mind can be detrimental for your overall well-being. The basic act of writing your emotions down on paper can help reduce stress and may bring a little joy back into your life. Whenever you are feeling stressed, or need some clarity in your life, grab a pen and a piece of paper and start writing.
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In Memorium
With Olivier Bottrie at Lycee Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable
Filipe Fernandes A friend of Haiti is a friend of ours. Filipe was an Architect with Hand in Hand for Haiti since 2010 in Saint-Marc. Our condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
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