Polo Lifestyles January 2020: This is the Year of Eddie Murphy

ASPEN SNOW POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS · 126 O ABIERTO DE ARGENTINA · AL HABTOOR POLO

SEVEN TIMES A CHAMPION LA DOLFINA WINS BIG IN ARGENTINA ART-INSPIRED TIMEPIECES BASQUIAT & DAEM COLLABORATE DIOR MEN'S SHOW OPENS ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

WHEN FERRAGAMO DOES FLORENCE WELLNESS FOR THE NEW YEAR

2020 THE YEAR OF

EDDIE MURPHY SNL, NETFLIX & COMING 2 AMERICA THE FUNNY MAN IS THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN

NEW YEAR, NEW CHARITABLE GOALS

ASPEN SNOW POLO KICKS OFF THE WINTER SOCIAL SEASON RICHARD MILLE DEFENDS THE TITLE

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When Ferragamo does Florence pg 88

Apres-ski is the definitive seasonal look page 106

Technology on the horizon - get fluent now page 128

ART MEETS FASHION IN MIAMI BEACH

The Dior men's show was star-studded. page 74

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR I laughed until my sides hurt last Saturday night, as did millions of others, as Eddie Murphy returned to Saturday Night Live as a host. The comedian and actor launched his career at the tender age of 19 on SNL; and in 2019, he came back with a bang. Between the most-watched movie on Netflix “Dolemite is my Name,” his hosting (and ratings booster) on SNL and the highly anticipated “Coming 2 America,” set to launch December 2020, everything Murphy touches has turned to gold.

That’s a quality we certainly appreciate here at Polo Lifestyles. We like to think that no victory is too small to savor, but it’s the big breakthroughs that really launch a career, a brand, an image into immortality. Over the last three years, it’s been my pleasure to celebrate the successes and milestones of our publication, along with those of our contributors, brand partners and collaborators.

I’ve been in Chicago over the holidays to solidify partnerships for 2020, and as I am writing this letter from the 26th floor of our suite, looking over the Chicago skyline and past the skyscrapers to Lake Michigan, I am beyond blessed to usher Polo Lifestyles into our fourth volume this month. 2020 will be a definitive year for us and, likely, for many of you. There’s something about the impossibility that we’re 20 years into the 21st century and at the dawn of a new decade, but since we can’t slow it down, let’s go with it.

Make sure you don’t miss the coverage of polo from Palermo and Aspen, with the gorgeous photography from Katerina Morgan and Josh Bishop, respectively. We lived through the hectic RSVP-to-everything-and-attend-whatyou-can Art Basel Miami Beach schedule, the highlight of which was the Dior show (all about that in the style section). Our philanthropy contributor has provided ideas and an outline for giving in 2020 and our wellness team is back with getting you physically, mentally and spiritually ready for the dawn of a new decade.

So, relax, sit back (have a glass of Syrah… Cezar will tell you why) and enjoy the first issue of our fourth volume: January 2020.

Happy New Year, Josh Jakobitz josh@pololifestyles.com

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agnello_1 Christmas just isn't Christmas until you've been to the Peninsula Hotel for a drink, dinner or the night

irinakazaridi Glorious victory for La Dolfina, who nabbed their seventh title at the Argentine Open

telegraph Four generations of Windsors gathered for the holidays, with the youngest as the center of attention page 20

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Outdoor living even in the winter is chic and warm with the igloos at the Baker House

Fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro, who trained under Cristobal Balenciaga, passed away at 86.

luxafrique A new luxury resort, The Oberoi, is now open in Morocco. The property dates back to the 14th century

maybachluxury When your bag matches your wheels, you know you've arrived #maybachluxury

tucan_pereya An X-Ray shows the repairs done on Juan Martin Nero's limbs following his fall during the final of the Open

jacquesmariemage Apres-ski chic to the next level, please! These throwback cat-eyes are cool in so many ways

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Click and comment on our choices... tag @pololifestyles.

We will share noteworthy comments with you next month.

dior Dior always delivers the New Years looks we count on for inspiration as we count down to Dec. 31

plettpoloclub The South African season is highly anticipated for it's competition and pageantry

polointhecity Australians don't miss a beat when it comes to dressing for Urban Polo during the five-week, five-city tour

meghan_harry_updates From Canada, the royal couple celebrated Baby's First Christmas away from the cameras

xcamino It's a traffic jam of Miami proportions; an installation for Art Basel Miami Beach... on the beach

mercedesbenzusa When your cargo trunk also doubles as your closet #mercedesbenz #mercedesbenzusa

hermes The sound of leather... Hermes released this video just before Christmas; turn up the volume

telegraph Hallmark aired, then retracted, then relaunched a controversial ad featuring a same-sex couple

ricky_martin Ricky Martin arrived in Miami for the opening of Art Basel Miami Beach Dior men's show page 21

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126o ABIERTO DE ARGENTINA SEVEN-TIME CHAMPION LA DOLFINA FINAL: TRIPLE CORONA LA DOLFINA 16 / 12 ELLERSTINA

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eam La Dolfina Sancor Seguros remains undefeated this year as well.

With the victory over Ellerstina Johor, La Dolfina continued its winning streak at the 126th HSBC Argentine Open and staying at the top of the podium for seven consecutive years.

After 32 undefeated matches, La Dolfina Sancor Seguros took the lead

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in Saturday’s 126th Argentine Open final with a clear 16-12 triumph against Ellerstina, winning the world’s most important polo tournament for the seventh year running, with ten teams with team handicaps between 28 and 40 goals and the most important players from Argentina, South Africa and Uruguay.

In a highly competitive match, Team La Dolfina, who already won the Hurlingham Open, defeated Ellerstina Johor (winner of the Tortugas Open).

The outstanding performances of Adolfo Cambiaso, who scored 6 goals, and Pablo Mac Donough, who scored another 5, earned La Dolfina the trophy, although their team-mate Juan M.

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Nero had to leave his place to Rodrigo Ribeiro de Andrade after a fall in the seventh Chukker.

Ellerstina could do little to withstand the attacks of La Dolfina. Facundo Pieres, scorer of 8 goals in the final, also failed to turn three penalties into goals.

8 Stirling. On Ellerstina’s side, Gonzalo and Facundo Pieres each won three titles, while his brother Nicolas won one. “Polito” Pieres is the only one of the eight finalists who has not yet made it onto the trophy.

In this way, La Dolfina’s Cañuelas won their 13th title in 19 appearances at the Palermo Open since the team’s inception in 2000. For Ellerstina, it was the12th final in 15 years. Since 2005, the team only missed the final in 2006, 2013 and 2018 and won the Argentine Open three times in total.

After a speech by Eduardo Novillo Astrada, President of the AAP, the award ceremony began. Carlos Menéndez Behety, Rafael Cúneo Libarona, Federico Virasoro, Juan Lastra, Gonzalo Delger, and Guillermo Mones Ruiz, Global Markets Director at HSBC, as well as Martín Pérez Ibañez and Bob Jornayvaz, presented the awards.

The balance is as follows when looking at the individual players: the four La Dolfina players have won a total of 44 Argentine Open titles to date – 16 Cambiaso, 10 Mac Donough and Nero,

After Maxi Funes, Relations Manager of AAP was awarded for 25 years of AAP work, Pablo Mac Donough received the Gonzalo Heguy Trophy from Jesús Heguy as the best player of the final.

The Javier Novillo Astrada Trophy was presented to the tournament’s record scorer, Adolfo Cambiaso, who scored a total of 39 goals at the 126th Palermo Open.

In the final of the 3rd Abierto Argentino de Polo Femenino Team, Overo Z7 UAE defeated their opponent La Dolfina Brava and won the Women’s Open presented by La Roche Posay. Team Overo Z7 UAE with Clara Cassino (7), Millie Hine (4), Hazel Jackson-Gaona (10) and Lía Salvo (9) defeated the defending champions La Dolfina Brava 10-5 and won the coveted title for the first time since the founding of Abierto Femenino in 2017.

Led by Lía Salvo, who became the tournament’s best player and scorer for the third year running, El Overo Z7 UAE scored the victory they had hoped for.

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URUS

#SINCEWEMADEITPOSSIBLE

A super sports car soul and the functionality typical for an SUV: this is Lamborghini Urus, the world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle

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St. Regis fell to Aspen Valley Polo Club in the final of the Aspen Cup

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ASPEN SNOW POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

FINAL: RICHARD MILLE 7 / 6 U.S. POLO ASSN. HIGH ALPINE TROPHY FLEXJET / ROYAL SALUTE ASPEN CUP ASPEN VALLEY POLO CLUB / ST. REGIS

Nacho Figueras charges the ball for St. Regis / Photos by Josh Bishop

In an emotionally charged final, Richard Mille defended its title in the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship Friday at Rio Grande Park.

In front of a sold-out VIP tent, defending champion Richard Mille (Louis Jarrige, 3, Edouard Pan, 4, Pablo MacDonough, 10) held off two-time champion U.S. Polo Assn. in the final seconds for a thrilling 7-6 victory.

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ASPEN SNOW POLO Delicioso, a 15-year-old bay gelding played by MacDonough, was the Polo Today Best Playing Pony.

Last Saturday he won a record seventh Argentine Open with La Dolfina and was MVP.

Barata, played by Grant Ganzi, was the American Polo Horse Association (APHA) Best Playing Pony. Ganzi was also awarded the Play of the Game.

“It feels great to win it two years in a row,” MacDonough said. “We are so happy to win again. It was a tough game and the field of teams this year was better than last year. I can’t say enough about this great event.”

The APHA was created in 2006 by legendary Hall of Famer Sunny Hale to recognize polo ponies in America and encourage events that showcase them and the hard-working dedication of grooms.

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MacDonough won his second snow polo title with two new teammates, Jarrige and Frenchman Edouard Pan, who played well above their handicaps in a physical and hotly-contested four-chukker game.

“This was really amazing,” Pan said.

“This is my first time playing in Aspen.

The field was amazing. It was a really good game and it feels good to leave here with a win.”

In the fourth and final chukker with the game tied at 5-5, Jarrige scored backto-back goals within two minutes to give Richard Mille a 7-5 lead with 3:05 remaining. The first goal he scored on a great neck shot off a back shot pass from MacDonough. His second goal was on a breakaway after he picked up a loose ball.

Ganzi converted his third 15-yard penalty of the game with 2:26 left to cut

Photos by Josh Bishop

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2019 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Three trophies: High Alpine, the Aspen Cup and the Aspen Snow Polo Championship were awarded over the course of the tournament.

the lead to 7-6. Against a strong man defense by Richard Mille, U.S. Polo Assn. tried to mount an offensive attack.

With 1:30 left, Jarrige saved a potential Roldan goal.

U.S. Polo Assn. players, despite hitting it out of bounds three times, had two quick scoring opportunities but missed both. Roldan looked to be on his way to scoring the tying goal when Jarrige stopped his shot in the final seconds.

Ganzi quickly backed the loose ball into the goal but the bell signifying the end of the game had rung one second earlier and it was no goal. The head umpire did review the play after the game and it was

confirmed no goal.

“It was tough, it could have gone either way in the end,” Ganzi said. “The ball didn’t really bounce our way. It is what it is, that’s polo.”

In addition to Jarrige’s four goals, MacDonough scored two goals and Pan added one. For U.S. Polo Assn., Ganzi led with three goals, all on 15-yard penalty conversions. Roldan had two goals.

The 15-goal rated team also received two goals on handicap.

In the first half, it didn’t take Richard Mille long to erase the two-goal deficit by winning the first three throw-ins.

Back-to-back goals by Jarrige tied the game at 2-2. Ganzi’s first penalty conversion gave U.S. Polo Assn. back the lead (3-2) going into the second chukker.

After a mostly defensive second chukker, Pan scored with 1:15 remaining to tie the game 3-3. With 31 seconds left, Roldan picked up a loose and scored for a 4-3 advantage.

Both teams came out more offensively in the third chukker but missed scoring opportunities. With two minutes left, MacDonough stole the ball from Roldan and scored to tie the game again, 4-4.

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the air and into the net to give Richard Mille its first lead of the game, 5-4.

Ganzi scored another penalty shot with 45 seconds left to tie the game, 5-5, and set up the thrilling final chukker.

In the second game of Friday’s doubleheader, Aspen Valley Polo Club (Sarah Siegel Magness, 0, Jesse Bray, 7, Patrick Uretz, 8) won the Aspen Cup subsidiary game for third place. The trio defeat-

ed St. Regis (Julien Reynes, 4, Jason Crowder, 7, Nacho Figueras, 6), 9-5.

Bray scored a game-high six goals and was named Most Valuable Player. Aspen Cup Best Playing Pony was Muneco, played and owned by Sarah SiegelMagness of Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In the High Alpine Cup on Thursday, Flexjet led Royal Salute from start-tofinish to win fifth place honors in the

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six-team tournament. Flexjet (Melissa Ganzi, 1, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 8, Juan Bollini, 6), led 6-1 at the half and held on for a 9-7 victory over Royal Salute (Pierre Henri Ngoumou, 6, Malcolm Borwick, 6, Horacio Heguy, 6).

Richard Mille also won the Celebrity Chukker knocking off St. Regis. In front of a good crowd including Australian actress Rebel Wilson, Richard Mille

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(Sterling Jones, Gary Magness, Pablo MacDonough) defeated St. Regis (Nacho Figueras, Hilario Figueras, Saye Yabandeh, 4-3. For the third year in a row, Jones was leading scorer with two goals. The remaining five players each had one goal.

In the U.S., snow polo is held exclusively in Aspen. The sport was first played on a frozen lake in St. Moritz, Switzerland,

created by Swiss hotelier and polo visionary Reto Gaudenzi in 1985 and has been growing in popularity ever since, attracting thousands of spectators and top players from around the world. In addition to St. Moritz, it’s played in winter sports communities Aspen, Cortina, Italy, Kitzbuhel, Austria, Courchevel, France and Tianjin, China. In the U.S., snow polo is held exclusively in Aspen.

Said Melissa Ganzi: “Aspen, I think is the most special place, but it’s nice for others to see it and it brings attention to the area. Having the best players in the world is unique and special. It’s great for America. It’s great for Aspen. It just helps generate more attention with these top players.”

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A RACING MACHINE ON THE WRIST

RM 70-01

Manual Winding Tourbillon Alain Prost Alain Prost is an artist in the realm of speed.

The collaboration between the brand and the four-time Formula 1 World Champion is based on unshakable loyalty. This time, a shared interest in cycling provided inspiration. Much like the aeronautics and automotive industries, where R&D plays an essential role, cycling is constantly evolving from a technical perspective.

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AHPRC Festive League AL HABTOOR POLO CLUB - UAE

OPENING MATCH: DR. A/ANKORA POLO TEAM 10 / 6 HESKETH/MAHRA

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he AHPRC Festive League 2019 declared Dr A/Ankora polo team as its new champion. Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club’s usual Friday Polo Picnic had a festive flair as picnic gazebos were vibrant with Christmas décor where guests watched the match in picnic style. page 48

The annual Christmas Market was back with a variety of vendors that included chic jewelry, apparel, art décor, toys, fun games and much more. Food vendors on site catered to everyone’s sweet tooth.

The children entertained themselves in a dedicated kids area by hopping in a huge bouncy castle or getting free pony rides assisted by Santa’s elf.

Before the final match, a horse-riding Santa made his way across the field

bearing gifts for all the kids. As all the presents were distributed and Santa waved goodbye, the league kicked off with a match between Hesketh/Mahra and Dr A/Ankora polo teams.

The first chukker had the teams on equal footing at 2 – 2. Dr A/Ankora Polo team took the lead with subsequent goals from Dr Abbar and Maxi Malacalza during the second chukker and gained a 4-goal advantage.

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At halftime, the anticipated Run-N-Hunt had guests engaged as three lucky winners won prizes worth a total of AED 10,000.

The winning streak continued for Dr A/Ankora team at the penultimate chukker through to the end of the final game with a score of 10 goals to 6.

Matea Nesek, owner of Matea Nesek Perfumes awarded the teams of the day. The winning team proudly lifted the trophy and Dr Abdulrahman Abbar was awarded the Most Valuable Player. page 49

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UA E N AT I O N A L DAY C U P 2019

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THE SEASON'S GALA

NYC'S BIGGEST GALA SELLS OUT AND RAISES RECORD $6M

Lukas Nelson and Promise of Real

HIGH SOCIETY

MICHAEL J. SNELL @agnello_1 Lifestyles Contributor

There are only a few select events that can pack a ballroom on a cold NYC winter evening.

Perhaps the preview of a new designer collaboration or a meet and greet with an Insta celeb stand as perfect examples. This room was filled with individuals hoping to make difference this holiday and they did just that. page 54

Gathering at the iconic Cipriani on Wall Street, close to 1000 guests made the $2500 a-plate contribution to attend the 22nd annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala on behalf of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. The foundation is known for specializing in innovative research, they are pioneers in the fields related to genetics and metastasis but are most highly praised for their efforts in funding collaborative approach research.

This year, CBS’s Chris Wragge pre-

sented the foundation’s honorees, which included famed hairstylist Valery Joseph who has done the dos for the likes of all of NYC’s high society, including those like Lady Gaga.

Also among the honorees were Marc D. Taub, CEO of Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections, the Wine and Spirits organization known for their killer portfolio and impeccable selections, and Kobi Halperin, the notable Israeli designer whose couture pieces grace the floors at Bergdorf ’s and

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Maria and Bradley Fishel

Bloomingdales. All three were chosen for their commitment to philanthropy and community leadership.

A sea of waitstaff outfitted in white tailored suits swiftly served the elaborate 6-course menu, which was paired with the finest select spirits, to a packed room. This certainly was a curated culinary experience, even for 1000 people. The program included brief interludes by notable speakers, including the foundation’s own Bill

Steven Kolb and Kobi Halperin

Sullivan and Dr. Samuel Waxman.

The night was not without excitement with a one-of-a-kind live auction lead by Hugh Hildesley, Executive Vice President of Sotheby’s. It featured some of the most elaborate items including not one, but TWO Cockapoo Puppies that went to the highest bidder (and a verified good home) for upwards of 10k each, a uber-luxurious getaway to the iconic Baker House 1650 in East Hampton

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and even a wine tasting experience in Veneto, Italy. The buzz of excitement only continued when musical guest, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of Real, performed (yes, that is the son of the legendary Willie Nelson- and just as talented.) Judging by the several rounds of requested encores, they were definitely a hit with the crowd. A total of just over 6 million was raised, a record for the foundation which will go toward the funding of cancer research in 2020. page 55

PASSION COLLECTION DREAMED AND DESIGNED

BY JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET CREATED BY BACCARAT

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2020 IS

THE YEAR OF

EDDIE MURPHY

HE'S BACK WITH "DOLEMITE" ON NETFLIX, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE & COMING 2 AMERICA

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EDDIE MURPHY

REPRISES HIS ROYAL ROLE AS PRINCE OF ZAMUNDA THIS YEAR

HE'S BAAAAAAAAAAACK WITH FILMS AND STAND-UP WITH NETFLIX AND SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

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t’s been 32 years since Eddie Murphy brought the role of the charming, but naive, African prince to life in “Coming to America.”

He just wrapped up filming the sequel, “Coming 2 America,” and hosted Saturday Night Live, which helped launch his comedy career, on Saturday, Dec. 21. His opening monologue was interrupted by Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, the latter of whom noted he

stopped by solely because his kids love Lizzo, who was performing on the show. “My kids love Lizzo, too,” Murphy shot back.

Murphy joked about his career comeback(s), which also include a movie on Netflix called “Dolemite is my Name,” sharing that after the birth of his tenth child and first grandchild, he needed to go back to work, because “kids are expensive.”

It’s been well-documented that Murphy landed his first gig with

Saturday Night Live when he was just out of high school - he called the talent coordinator three times a day until he landed an audition.

Following four years on Saturday Night Live, Murphy starred as the Crown Prince of Zamunda in “Coming to America” in 1988, a role that he will reprise in December 2020.

More film success followed with “48 Hours,” “Trading Places,” “Delirious,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Raw,” “Harlem Nights,” “Boomerang” and “The Nutty Professor.”

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Murphy admits that "Coming to America" is the film he's best known for, which has inspired decades of Halloween costumes and parodies.

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COMING BACK STRONG Details around the plot line of “Coming 2 America” are murky, but involve a newly discovered heir in the United States, whom Murphy’s character will seek out as he’s transitioning from Prince to King of Zamunda.

Murphy has spent considerable time out of the spotlight as he’s focused on raising a large family. But he’s back and as popular as ever, if the numbers are to tell the story: “Dolemite” is the most-watched movie currently on Netflix, his Saturday Night Live hosting episode was a ratings win with through-the-roof viewership, and searches for “Coming 2 America” result in 1,950,000,000 hits.

On Ellen, Murphy said he “Couldn’t be happier” with how Coming 2 America turned out. The December 2020 comedy will also have Tracy Morgan and Wesley Snipes joining the cast. Plus, Murphy is returning to the makeup chair to continue playing his other various characters from the original besides Prince Akeem.

“I’m just over the moon with how it’s turned out,” he said of the film’s progress, while in discussion with Antonio Banderas (his former Shrek voice cast mate) for Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” video series.

Saying he and the crew behind the sequel found a “clever way” to update and continue the story of the 1988 Arsenio Hall as the polo-playing, best friend to the prince, original, Murphy expressed that of all Semmi, in the original "Coming to America." the hits in his filmography, Coming to America seems to be the one fans most associate him with.

“I don’t know what it is about that movie, but that’s the one movie that I’ve done that, like, on Halloween people dress up like the characters, and people always say lines from that movie to me,” said Murphy.

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The Murphy family photo is shown during an interview with Ellen DeGeneres. Murphy is a father of 10.

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Murphy, then (top left) and now (top right). Above: On Saturday Night Life on Dec. 21 with Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, all donning his signature black.

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Comedy kings joined forces for an Esquire interview.

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FASHION MEETS ART

Following the VIP crush of Art Basel Miami Beach’s opening salvo on Wednesday, sales continued at a clip later in the week, further indicating that the North American art market is fit and largely unaffected by churning global headlines.

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Whitney, Open Conversation (2019) sold in the $300,000-$400,000 range.

of the Tate Britain retrospective,” which closed in late August.

Painterly abstraction was also in high gear at Los Angeles’s Marc Selwyn Fine Art, with octogenarian Frank Bowling’s mixed-media canvas Turmoil (2019) selling in the region of its $325,000 asking price.

In Selwyn’s power-packed presentation of Lee Bontecou works, an untitled soot drawing from 1958 that resembles an orifice or portal sold in the region of $475,000. Making the work, the artist used a blowtorch with its oxygen turned off to extract soot residue.

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This page: Dior men's show opened Art Basel Miami Beach 2019 to acclaim, but it was the sand sculptures and a $120,000 banana that shook headlines in the following days.

with a Knife Nose Pin, New York (1990) selling to an unnamed museum for $20,000. (It is from an edition of four with two artist’s proofs.)

Speaking of abstraction, an early and dynamic 1915 Francis Picabia composition, Intervention d’une femme au moyen d’une machine (Intervention of a woman by means of a machine), in pencil, watercolor, and gouache on paper mounted on cardboard, measuring about 30 by 20

inches, sold at New York’s Francis M. Naumann Fine Art in the vicinity of its $850,000 asking price.

Commerce was also hopping at New York and Taipei’s Sean Kelly Gallery, with Dawoud Bey’s striking 40-by-30-inch black-andwhite photograph A Girl

The gallery also sold Hugh McCloud’s large composition Push Pull (2019) for $55,000. Remarkably comprised of single-use plastic bags on wood, it features two men struggling to load huge bunches of bananas onto a delivery bike.

Kehinde Wiley’s crowd-drawing bronze sculpture of a horse and rider, Rumors of War, was selling for $600,000. It is an

edition of nine with three proofs.

“We sold a number of them,” Sean Kelly said, without showing more of his hand.

Asked if he sensed any differences between this year’s fair—the 18th—and previous editions, the seasoned dealer said, “We always do well here, so that’s normal, but there is a slight changing of the guard from oldschool, mostly New York– based collectors to younger collectors from different parts of the world. It may be one of those generational moments.” page 75

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Art Basel Miami Beach staples included the House of Ruinart champagne fete by Brown Hot Events at the Botanical Gardens with Chef Daniel Boulud where Karolina Kurkova made an appearance, karaoke at Casa Tua, dinners at Swan and private parties into the wee hours of the night. As those who know will tell you, RSVP "Yes" to everything and then attend what you can. page 78

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Ricky Martin and Eva Longoria were in Miami for Art Basel

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POLO NEWS HENRY PORTER

PROFESSIONAL POLO PLAYER NAMED GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR THE U.S. POLO ASSOCIATION IN EUROPE, THE U.K. AND THE MIDDLE EAST WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand for the United States Polo Association (USPA), is proud to announce polo player Henry Porter as the newest member of its growing roster of global brand ambassadors.

“Ever since that first lesson 11 years ago, I fell in love with the sport, and I’m fortunate that my passion has become my career,” said Porter.

“I’ve worked hard training for every opportunity I’ve had. One of my most memorable was playing the East Coast Open and winning the trophy,” Porter recalled.

The scope of Porter’s role as global brand ambassador is focused on the United Kingdom, broader Europe and the Middle East, where he grew up as a youth and continues to spend much of his time as a professional player.

Porter will shine the spotlight on the dynamic crop of young polo players coming up through the ranks by posting regularly on social media about his activities and by fully engaging in media requests for interviews and campaigns. He will be outfitted in U.S. Polo Assn. jerseys, apparel and gear both on and off the polo field.

With an extremely bright future ahead of him, Porter’s dream is to be a top-rated professional polo player by improving his handicap year over year. He has already competed at some of the largest polo games in the world, winning the “high goal” East Coast Open, the FIP World Cup Zone Final, the Mansion Cup, the Bronze Trophy at Sotogrande and the 50K National 12-Goal two years in a row. He also reached the final of the Ylisvakier Cup in the U.S. as well as competed in the illustrious Westchester Cup and the prestigious GAUNTLET OF POLO™ Series, held at the International Polo Club in South Florida.

around the world that have included teaming up with Prince Harry in the King Power Royal Charity Cup to playing at the highest level in the United States at the U.S. Open Polo Championship®. We are excited to have him be part of our global ambassador lineup.”

“Having Henry represent U.S. Polo Assn. in some of our most important international markets on and off the field is a win-win. He is not only a tremendous young athlete who continues to get better each year but is one of the true gentlemen of the game,” said J. Michael Prince, President, and CEO of USPA Global Licensing. “I have watched Henry play in games

“I’m really honored to have been chosen as a global brand ambassador for such an authentic sport-inspired brand like U.S. Polo Assn. that does so much for the sport and players,” said Henry. “I look forward to gaining great exposure with both the new and loyal fans and followers of the sport by sharing my fast-paced polo activities and my exciting travels.”

Now 20, Porter began riding horses at age five and has been playing polo since age nine. He recently won the Copa Presidente (20 goal) trophy in Argentina and will play for Santa Clara for the 2nd Annual GAUNTLET OF POLO. Born in London, Porter had his first-ever polo lesson in Dubai with Martin Valent, who remains his manager today. He now commutes between homes in Florida and England.

When he’s not striving to advance his polo skills, Porter is studying business at the Repton School in Dubai, whose academic program is based on British National Curriculum and is accredited by the Cambridge and London University Exam Boards. Porter also stays active playing tennis and golf and enjoys skiing.

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HOTEL LUNGARNO CLASSIC STYLE IN FLORENCE PERFECTED BY FERRAGAMO

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ust steps from Florence’s famous Ponte Vecchio bridge sits Hotel Lungarno, the first of the Ferragamo family’s Lungarno Collection, a series of luxury hotels in Florence and Rome all with unique visions and identities.

Hotel Lungarno is the most classic of the bunch, attracting international honeymooners and Italians alike. page 88

Coming off a recent renovation, the lobby now welcomes you with a comfortable lounge feel, new technology to expedite the check-in process and direct, breathtaking views of the Ponte Vecchio. The design reflects a subtle maritime theme with elegant river boat colors of white and blue. The light-filled spaces are enhanced by original art from several top names, including Picasso and Cocteau, and the hotel itself features more than 450 pieces of 20th-century works.

The picture-perfect Picteau Lounge encourages you to opt for an afternoon Negroni and take in a little of Florence with each sip while gazing at incredible views of the Arno River.

HIGHLIGHTS The Florence hotel has possibly the best views in the city and one of the best locations on the south banks of the Arno.

Each spacious accommodation offers stunning views of either the Ponte Vecchio or historic Florence.

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For those looking for something more medieval, book one of the rooms in the 13th-century Marsili Tower, which has exposed original bricks wall, floor-toceiling windows and canopy beds.

THINGS TO KNOW One of the perks of staying at a Ferragamo property is the ability to indulge in exclusive bath products

by Tuscan Soul. While the hotel itself does not have an on-site spa, White Iris Beauty Spa, located at nearby sister hotel Continentale, has a wide range of treatments and a serene atmosphere.

Even though the hotel does not have an on-site spa, in-suite massages can be arranged upon request.

Entrance to the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum (and a store discount) is also

included in room rates.

THE ROOMS All of the hotel’s 65 rooms have been recently renovated, with 10 new suites specially designed for families, offering space for up to four guests.

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in a sophisticated fashion.

Each room has unique touches — from antique hardwood furniture and different works of modern art to varying views of the city and river below.

bathrooms are outfitted in Italian marble, of course. Suites have fun named like Picasso or Cocteau and have an openspace layout with walls washed in light blue.

The beds are quite large, many with river views, Egyptian cotton sheets and cashmere throws;

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pressive round-table buffet with local delicacies in addition to typical morning fare.

rant. It’s covered in vintage fashion prints from the 1950s and is under the helm of executive chef Peter Brunel.

Enjoy your morning meal al fresco with views of the Arno River or in the redesigned light filled lobby.

The recently revitalized menu invites you to experience inventive Italian cuisine from various regions around the country, resulting in dishes like a delicious spaghetti alla carbonara made with potatoes and wild boar ravioli.

Borgo San Jacopo (known as BSJ) is the sexy, contemporary in-house restau-

Indulge in a contemporary tasting menu and hit up the expert sommelier for help with choosing from the elaborate wine menu that features more than 1,000 bottles. Or grab a well-made cocktail in the Picteau Lounge Bar, which has a stunning art collection.

Borgo S. Jacopo, 14, 50125, Florence, Italy

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FASHION & STYLE

DIOR MEN'S & ART BASEL APRES-SKI IS THE DEFINITIVE LOOK OF 2020

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STAR-STUDDED DIOR SHOW MEN'S FASHION KICKED OFF ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

Every celebrity on the planet seemed to be at Art Basel Miami Beach this year when Dior kicked off the annual art fair with a men’s fashion show on Tuesday night, and the front row was more star-studded than most fashion weeks. Polo Lifestyles’ publisher was among the front row crowd.

Where else are you going to find Bella Hadid and Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones in the same room? Or the Canadian country musician Orville Peck, who keeps his face covered like Sia, chatting with the Columbian singer Maluma, who apparently recognized the man behind the fringe logo mask? Every country, creed, and reality television show was represented, from RuPaul’s Drag Race to Keeping Up With the Kardashians. There were so many

celebrities in the room, even Ricky Martin, king of Miami, felt the need to introduce himself to press. “I’m Ricky,” we overheard him say after politely declining an interview. To which the reporter replied, “I know.”

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since he left Louis Vuitton 18 months ago.

Last year, his pre-fall show took place in Tokyo. But Miami is a first for the designer, who orchestrated his own unlikely all-star mashup for the occasion, inviting streetwear designer Shawn Stussy to come out of retirement and collaborate on the collection. He also unveiled a new Dior x Air Jordan 1 sneaker, which had hypebeasts debating its merits even before the show began.

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Kim Jones brought the Dior men's show to Art Basel Miami Beach after a long departure from shows in the United States.

Celebrities, including David Beckham, flocked to the show and filled the front row.

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ART BASEL MIAMI Jones is perhaps best known for bringing Supreme into the fold at Louis Vuitton. Since then, he’s worked with artists like KAWS, Daniel Arsham, and Raymond Pettibon at Dior. Stussy, which was founded in the 1980s as a surf/skate brand, is a quieter name in comparison, but is still known as one of the streetwear originals. Jones said he started buying Stussy at the age of 14 with money he saved up from a job washing dishes at a café. He also remembers copying Stussy’s logo in his school notebooks. Now, Dior is written in the same font.

On the whole, the collection was a reflection of Miami’s vibrant, over-the-top style, with python short shorts, printed bucket hats, and slide sandals. There was something in it for everyone, from the actual skaters in the crowd to, yes, even Ricky Martin.

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working theory: Summer is a more favorable time to dress because we dress in themes.

It is the same logic that makes festival culture or slumber parties or Halloween so appealing. We submit ourselves to the fantasy of slipping into identities that are either not our own or further double down on who we are or want to be.

ant weather, or that the themes we dress in are often tied to a universally favorable circumstance—vacation and the encircling matter of relaxation. If only we could find a theme to make dressing in and for the winter more joyful, perhaps then a fractured polar vortex distributing arctic air like it is a butter dispenser at a popcorn stand would become more palatable.

Never mind summer’s inherent competitive advantage with its pleas-

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clothing and practical footwear—the antithesis of fantasy—and all sorts of accessories that have nothing to do with seashells and that have, until now, felt more like necessary evils to avoid death by hypothermia.

Good news for you, me and our appendages: We have landed upon a style phenomenon that will seamlessly lend itself to all of the above. It takes a page from style cues of apres-ski (defined as the entertainment for “after ski,” in

Apres-ski chic done by Moncler

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French) and applies it to the malaise of winter dressing as it occurs outside the boundaries of swanky European ski towns (see: Gstaad, Courchevel, St. Moritz, Zermatt) and Aspen.

Remember that scene in Dumb & Dumber when Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas descend from a winged Lamborghini dressed in elaborate nylon jumpsuits, boots with the

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as your head can withstand. Are you feeling warmer already? Now imagine the details of the entertainment, legs up in a hot bath (but don’t forget your faux fur gloves), gyrating hips at the peak of a mountain with spiked hot chocolate in hand, charades next to the fireplace at the lodge! Never mind the level of your enthusiasm (or lack thereof) to do any of this because the greatest part of the style movement is, no question, that you need nothing—not a passport, not boatloads of cash to accommodate extravagant lodging and ski passes—but the right state of mind.

Proof of concept? The ApresSki categories that permeate and grow ever deeper among websites like Matchesfashion and Net-a-Porter.

Instagram cues like those of Giovanna Battaglia, or Tamu McPherson. These photos! Styled from the comfort of this laptop, positioned on a kitchen counter in downtown Manhattan, and shot in a very small, very charming co-working space not very far from said kitchen counter, to bring you nothing more or less than good clothes that are conveniently warm, too.

They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but you can have your style and wear it without freezing to death, which is so much better.

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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME WITH DAEM'S LUXURY TIMEPIECES

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The DAEM x Basquiat Collaboration Tells More Than Time

he DAEM x Basquiat Collaboration was inspired

by Basquiat’s ability to create luxury and authentic dialogue from experiences born in the world around him.

DAEM co-founders, Milo Dee and Michael Lofaso, who share Brooklyn roots with Basquiat, hope to create beautiful watches that delve deeper into the inspiration behind the design and feel the remarkable narratives behind Jean-Michel Basquiat’s journey.

The watchmaking world is currently living through a boom of artist collaborations, with brands throughout the industry creating unique designs featuring artwork from

high-profile painters. Few of these pairings, however, feel as organic or meaningful as the collaboration between new New Yorkbased watchmaker DAEM and the estate of legendary painter Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Both the watchmaker and the artist share the same birthplace in Brooklyn, and the New York influence of both partners shines through in this set of three new models.

ed phrase “Undiscovered genius of the Mississippi Delta” printed along its length.

This is coupled with the strap’s natural canvas material to create package that resonates with the rough and thematic nature of the original artwork. At the heart of the “Undiscovered Genius” beats the solidly reliable ETA 2824-2 Swiss automatic movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve.

The first of these, the Undiscovered Genius, combines inspiration from two of Basquiat’s most famous works, “Undiscovered Genius” and the iconic untitled painting commonly known as “Skull.” The bold, colorful skull itself forms a centerpiece for the dial of the watch, while DAEM wisely keeps the rest of the stepped white dial clean and straightforward to maximize its visual impact. DAEM’s signature style still shines through in the details, such as the skeletonized syringe hands and crisp applied indices.

The next watch is Now’s The Time, drawing stylistic inspiration from Basquiat’s minimalist 1985 work of the same name. The elemental DAEM case design receives a blacked-out PVD treatment here, adding to the clean blackout look. The dial of Now’s The Time is fully enameled, providing the subtle variances in the black of the dial to show through with added texture. The simplistic circular artwork, evoking the 1945 jazz record “Now’s The Time” by Charlie Parker, forms the entirety of the dial. This clean simplicity is only interrupted by a 3 o’clock date window and dark gray interpretations of the signature DAEM syringe

The strap offers an excerpt from “Undiscovered Genius,” with the repeat-

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The watchmaking world is living through a boom of artist collaborations, with brands throughout the industry creating unique designs featuring artwork from high-profile painters. Few of these pairings, however, feel as organic or meaningful as the collaboration between new New York-based watchmaker DAEM and the legendary painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. features Basquiat’s artwork in stunning yellows and blues, while a complex etched tribal pattern replaces the stepped dial layer usually reserved for the hour indices. While perhaps not the most technically impressive of the three, this dial, case and strap combination may make the Warrior the handsomest of the group.

hands. While an overall black approach may have come off as staid, DAEM adds color to Now’s The Time while further referencing Basquiat with the strap. This forest green, maroon, and red canvas strap mimic the shirt worn by the artist in his famous portrait by William Coupon.

The final member of the DAEM x JeanMichel Basquiat trio is the Warrior, featuring a stunning example of Basquiat’s primitive portrait work. With a case finished in PVD yellow gold and a pebbled full-grain leather strap, the Warrior is visually the dressiest of the three. The center of the dial

All three pieces have much in common, as well. Each uses the same clean, simple DAEM case design sized at 40mm, featuring 50 meters of water resistance and topped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. While the Skull is powered by an ETA 2824-2 movement, both Now’s The Time and the Warrior share the reliable Swiss-made Ronda Powertech 515 quartz powerplant. Although the Ronda movement is a cost-effective choice that helps to keep the overall price down, it would have been exciting to see all three timepieces with an ETA, or another mechanical movement, as an option. These three new timepieces from DAEM offer a cohesive and well-integrated tribute to one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. For more information, please visit the brand’s website. The Skull is offered at a retail price of $1,250 while the Warrior and Now’s The Time will retail for $425. page 117

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POLO LIFESTYLES EXCLUSIVE:

A NEW YEAR NEW CHARITABLE GOALS Giving ushers tidings of joy into our lives and the organizations and causes we support year-round. The beginning of a new year is the time to plan how you'll address philanthropy in 2020.

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n the world of charitable giving, we are all eagerly looking forward to what 2020 will bring.

WILLIAM SMITH @willismith_2000 Philanthropy Contributor

Like most New Year’s Resolutions, the good we choose to bring about in the world through our philanthropic and charitable giving should be purposeful and require some effort if we decide its an issue of importance for the coming year.

And so, with that in mind, this month’s column will recommend and give some helpful tips, on what the development of a philanthropy plan could look like for the next year or even the next decade.

If you are like me, your snail- and e-mail inboxes overflowed with requests from nonprofits as 2019 drew to a close.

The truth is, it’s those many nonprofit and charitable organizations that are doing the important work that make this a better world. Yet, with more and more channels for communicating, its overwhelming to sort through the avalanche of requests. I

even received a few end-of-year fundraising text messages this year.

I’ve always believed that the best philanthropy is planned philanthropy. And while most people consider the process of planning philanthropy as something one includes in wills and trusts – and you should – shorter term plans can also help keep you on track and help to filter through the many requests for support.

First, develop your list of annual gifts – the ones that are a must regardless of how your investment portfolio performed over the past year. Perhaps the actual amount of your gift may fluctuate either because of your own circumstances or a special campaign being mounted by the organization, but your giving consistently, each year, is beyond questioning.

For me, and for many of you, an alma mater is on this list.

The scholarships and stipends I received as an undergraduate student were critical elements of financial support that enabled me to attend and graduate from the school of my choice. I learned later that the source of that needed support emanated from dedicated alumni who gave generously. And so, I follow suit, ensuring that incoming students have the financial resources that I myself

INFLUENTIAL PHILANTHROPY was able to take advantage of those many years ago. Most importantly, is that the skyrocketing costs of a four-year degree mean an ever-increasing percent of students are relying on financial assistance. According to the National Center for Education statistics, 85 percent of undergraduate students attending US colleges and universities relied upon some form of financial aid in the 2016-2017 academic year.

I also have a short list of non-profits on my annual must list that have somehow profoundly affected my life. For many people, these are health-related organizations that focus on a specific condition, disease, or population. There are national, regional, and local organizations that one might consider and how their efforts address the priorities about which you care. For example, considering whether research and curative approaches are the dominant interests or there is more of a focus on support for directly affected populations.

On my own short list is the animal shelter in Virginia where I found my dog Madrid.

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nearly as blessed as it is. I give a cash gift each year, but most shelters are also very eager to accept donations of pet food or even better, for signing up as volunteers for fostering pets while they await finding their forever homes.

Part of a philanthropy plan should also involve being well informed.

Do not let one news article or side conversation sway your plan. The work that nonprofits do is ever evolving. What may have been an issue six months ago, may be completely remedied. Conversely, assuming everything is copacetic also fails to hold nonprofits accountable for your generous support. Review annual reports and financials on organization websites or call and ask development staff at the organization to give you an update. In my role in running a foundation, I’ve seen superb nonprofits suffer unfairly from a negative news story and I’ve also seen the opposite. Know what you are supporting, especially for those larger gifts.

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pressing needs that always emerge. Just plan for it.

For example, this column has previously addressed the need for philanthropy in instances of crisis. Natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires can bring entire communities and even countries to their knees. And the humanitarian crises that all too often ensue compel philanthropists to respond. In my plan, I account for at least one crisis philanthropy situation per year. By doing this planning, it is not uncommon that I reach year-end and realize I haven’t given in this sector of philanthropy. Planning reminds me to consider and research if and how it ought to be in my plan for that year.

Another item I include in my plan each year is participating with others in philanthropy through what are commonly called “giving circles.”

They come in every variety one could imagine. Mine is an “under 50” group where we – about 40 of us – engage in quarterly social activities to learn more about one another

and the nonprofit groups in our area. At the end of the year, we vote together on giving $10,000 to one or more nonprofits. Creating a culture of philanthropy isn’t just an individual affair!

Finally, a philanthropy plan should always consider the critical need to give where you live. It is perfectly fine to support many national organizations that are working to advance a large agenda, but at the end of the day, a thoughtful approach should pay disproportionate attention to supporting organizations and issues that impact how you move in the world day-to-day. I am admittedly biased in this regard in my running a community foundation and I would recommend community foundations as the experts in understanding the places they seek to support. There are more than 1,700 community foundations around the globe and some simple Internet research can typically get you connected to at least one that represents your community.

Happy New Year and here’s to hoping your philanthropy plan brings you joy and purpose.

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For me, and for many of you, an alma mater is on this list. The scholarships and stipends I received as an undergraduate student were critical elements of financial support that enabled me to attend and graduate from the school of my choice. I learned later that the source of that needed support emanated from dedicated alumni who gave generously.

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LOOKING FORWARD

Technology on the 2020 horizon is already here and it's time to be very familiar with terms, ideas and workflows that will take us into the next decade. We break it down for you.

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TECHNOLOGY ON THE 2020 HORIZON TECH

The 7 Biggest Technology Trends In 2020 Everyone Must Get Ready for Now

We are amidst the fourth Industrial Revolution, and technology is evolving faster than ever. Companies and individuals that don›t keep up with some of the major tech trends run the risk of being left behind.

Understanding the key trends will allow people and businesses to prepare and grasp the opportunities. These are the seven most imminent trends everyone should get ready for in 2020.

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AI-AS-A-SERVICE Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative tech evolutions of our times. Most companies have started to explore how they can use AI to improve the customer experience and to streamline their business operations.

This will continue in 2020, and while people will increasingly become used to working alongside AIs, designing and deploying our own AI-based systems will remain an expensive proposition for most businesses.

For this reason, much of the AI applications will continue to be done through providers of as-a-service platforms, which allow us to simply feed in our own data and pay for the algorithms or compute resources as we use them.

Currently, these platforms, provided by the likes of Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, tend to be somewhat broad in scope, with (often expensive) custom-engineering required to apply them to the specific tasks an organization may require. During 2020, we will see wider adoption and a growing pool of provid-

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ers that are likely to start offering more tailored applications and services for specific or specialized tasks. This will mean no company will have any excuses left not to use AI.

5G DATA NETWORKS The 5th generation of mobile Internet connectivity is going to give us super-fast download and upload speeds as well as more stable connections.

While 5G mobile data networks became available for the first time in 2019, they were mostly still expensive and limited to functioning in confined areas or major cities. 2020 is likely to be the year when 5G really starts to fly, with more affordable data plans as well as greatly improved coverage, meaning that everyone can join in the fun.

Super-fast data networks will not only give us the ability to stream movies and music at higher quality when we’re on the move. The greatly increased speeds mean that mobile networks will become more usable even than the wired networks running into our homes and businesses. Companies must consider the business implications of having super-fast and stable Internet access anywhere. The increased bandwidth will enable machines, robots, and autonomous vehicles to collect and transfer more data than ever, leading to advances in the area of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart machinery.

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING While we still aren’t at the stage where we can expect to routinely travel in, or even see, autonomous vehicles in 2020, they will undoubtedly continue to generate a significant amount of excitement.

Tesla chief Elon Musk has said he expects his company to create a truly “complete” autonomous vehicle by this year, and the number of vehicles capable of operating with a lesser degree of autonomy – such as automated braking and lane-changing – will become an increasingly common sight.

In addition to this, other in-car systems not directly connected to driving, such as security and entertainment functions – will become increasingly automated and reliant on data capture

and analytics. Google’s sister-company Waymo has just completed a trial of autonomous taxis in California, where it transported more than 6,200 people in the first month.

It won’t just be cars, of course – trucking and shipping are becoming more autonomous, and breakthroughs in this space are likely to continue to hit the headlines throughout 2020.

With the maturing of autonomous driving technology, we will also increasingly hear about the measures that will be taken by regulators, legislators, and authorities. Changes to laws, existing infrastructure, and social attitudes are all likely to be required before autonomous driving becomes a practical reality for most of us. During 2020, it’s likely we will start to see the debate

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around autonomous driving spread outside of the tech world, as more and more people come round to the idea that the question is not “if,” but “when,” it will become a reality.

PERSONALIZED AND PREDICTIVE MEDICINE Technology is currently transforming healthcare at an unprecedented rate. Our ability to capture data from wearable devices such as smartwatches will give us the ability to increasingly predict and treat health issues in people even before they experience any symptoms.

When it comes to treatment, we will see much more personalized approaches. This is also referred to as precision medicine which allows doctors to more precisely prescribe medicines and apply treatments, thanks to a data-driven understanding of how effective they are likely to be for a specific patient.

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especially in the fields of genomics and AI, it is giving us a greater understanding of how different people’s bodies are better or worse equipped to fight off specific diseases, as well as how they are likely to react to different types of medication or treatment.

Throughout 2020 we will see new applications of predictive healthcare and the introduction of more personalized and effective treatments to ensure better outcomes for individual patients.

COMPUTER VISION In computer terms, “vision” involves systems that can identify items, places, objects or people from visual images – those collected by a camera or sensor.

It’s this technology that allows your smartphone camera to recognize which part of the image it’s capturing is a face, and powers technology such as Google Image Search.

As we move through 2020, we’re going to see computer vision equipped tools and technology rolled out for an ever-increasing number of uses. It’s

fundamental to the way autonomous cars will “see” and navigate their way around danger. Production lines will employ computer vision cameras to watch for defective products or equipment failures, and security cameras will be able to alert us to anything out of the ordinary, without requiring 24/7 monitoring.

Computer vision is also enabling face recognition, which we will hear a lot about in 2020. We have already seen how useful the technology is in controlling access to our smartphones in the case of Apple’s FaceID and how Dubai airport uses it to provide a smoother customer journey. However, as the use cases will grow in 2020, we will also have more debates about limiting the use of this technology because of its potential to erode privacy and enable ‘Big Brother’-like state control.

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create more immersive digital experiences. More specifically, it refers to virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.

Virtual reality (VR) provides a fully digitally immersive experience where you enter a computer-generated world using headsets that blend out the real world. Augmented reality (AR) overlays digital objects onto the real world via smartphone screens or displays (think Snapchat filters). Mixed reality (MR) is an extension of AR, that means users can interact with digital objects placed in the real world (think playing a holographic piano that you have placed into your room via an AR headset).

These technologies have been around for a few years now but have largely

been confined to the world of entertainment – with Oculus Rift and Vive headsets providing the current state-ofthe-art in video games, and smartphone features such as camera filters and Pokemon Go-style games providing the most visible examples of AR. From 2020 expect all of that to change, as businesses get to grips with the wealth of exciting possibilities offered by both current forms of XR. Virtual and augmented reality will become increasingly prevalent for training and simulation, as well as offering new ways to interact with customers.

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY Blockchain is essentially a digital ledger used to record transactions but secured due to its encrypted and decentralized nature. During 2019 some commentators began to argue that the technology was over-hyped and perhaps not as useful as first thought. However, continued investment by the likes of FedEx, IBM, Walmart and Mastercard during 2019 is likely to start to show real-world results, and if they manage to prove its case, could quickly lead to an increase in adoption by smaller players.

And if things are going to plan, 2020 will also see the launch of Facebook’s own blockchain-based crypto currently Libra, which is going to create quite a stir.

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GRAPE OF THE SOUL Grown in the company of bodies of water

CEZAR KUSIK @cezareatsdirt Wine Contributor

Most of the classic wine regions are geographically situated along major rivers: Loire Valley and Bordeaux region in France, Ribera del Duero in Spain, Margaret River in Australia, Mosel in Germany, and Danube in Central Europe just to name a few.

What is behind this pattern? One might automatically assume it to be the natural source of irrigation that rivers provide. However, that isn’t so.

A plenitude of water is not necessarily a requiring factor in farming high-quality wine grapes. It is the temperature moderating influence of the rivers that play a considerable role in viticulture. River waters tame climates by counteracting some of the extreme weather elements of wine regions and ensure better vintage consistency.

In cold areas like Germany’s Mosel Valley, where grapes often struggle for desired ripeness, rivers help warm the vineyards. The water acts as a mirror reflecting the sun’s rays upon the vines, elevating sugar levels in grapes.

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In overly hot regions like Ribera Del Duero in Spain, the problem is reversed.

Here, extreme heat during the summer months threatens the winemakers with overripe grapes, which can produce imbalanced wines that are lacking in acidity. Water has a cooling effect here.

It was 1989 Auguste Clape Cornas wine that brought tears to my eyes and initiated my romance with the Syrah grape. Slowly through years of tastings, it turned into my favorite variety. The year was 2000, and a sommelier friend of mine opened the bottle at a San Francisco restaurant. It smelled of … life, of primal nature, and it brought memories of my childhood summer visits to my grandparent’s farmhouse in rural Poland. The wine was visceral, and you could almost feel its heartbeat. On the initial impact, flavors of raw meat, metal shavings, sunburned earth, barnyard and musty dungeons overwhelmed my palate. But with some agitated swirling of the glass, these aggressively bold flavors softened into hints of violets, blueberry jam and roasted chestnuts.

Just like that, I was hooked.

Syrah is a small, dark, and thickskinned grape that grows in small bunches. It is a genetic offspring of two ancient and obscure grapes, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Naturally, Syrah is high in acid and tannin berry, which

performs the best in warm, dry climates with soils that allow for deep root penetration. Northern Rhone offers just that; the average temperatures during the growing season are high. The steep, rocky hillside vineyards are composed of mineral-rich gravel, schist, iron, and granite, allowing for optimal drainage.

Its classic flavors include licorice, blueberries, bacon, black pepper, truffles, lavender, raw meat, earth, and cassis.

Syrah has great lasting potential, and good quality wines can develop and gracefully age for decades.

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It was 1989 Auguste Clape Cornas wine that brought tears to my eyes and initiated my romance with Syrah grape.

Syrah originated in yet another river-bound wine region of the Rhône Valley. The river originates in the Swiss Alps and runs roughly north to south of France, ultimately discharging in the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world for grapes and wine styles. Dozens of white and red varietals are grown here, producing wines ranging from aggressively tannic reds from Syrah grape through refreshing Rosés, and elegant and aromatic whites based on Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne (and a few others) grapes to decadently sweet dessert wines. The region is divided into north and south sub-regions with Syrah ruling in the north.

The northernmost appellation of the Rhone Valley is Côte Rotie. The name can be translated to “roasted slope”, referring to prolonged hours of sunlight that these riverbank vineyards receive.

The region makes exclusively red wines from Syrah, which are allowed to contain up to 20% of white grape Viognier.

The decision to add Viognier or leaving it out is left to the winemaker’s discretion and depending on its percentage, if added, it changes the flavor profile of the wine dramatically. Viognier is a strongly aromatic grape reminiscent of magnolia and jasmine flowers. 100% Syrah Cote Roties tend to be more savory and can be savagely tannic.

The addition of Viognier can mitigate Syrah’s harshness and soften the

wine with a perfume-like touch. Many winemakers produce numerous bottlings, both with and without Viognier.

Undisputed leader in the production of Cote Rotie is Domaine E. Guigal, whose single vineyard wines of La Landonne, La Mouline, and La Turque belong to some of the most revered wines and fetch exorbitant prices. Other great labels are Jamet, Gangloff, Jasmin, and Rostaing.

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African winemakers also adopted the name Shiraz.

A historic region of Hermitage is down south from Côte Rotie. A small area of only 345 acres is watchfully guarded by its iconic landmark of Saint Christopher chapel, which, as legend has it, was built in the early 13th century by French knight Gaspard de Stèrimberg on his return from the Albigensian Crusade.

Hermitage makes both red and white wines. The reds are made from Syrah with appellation laws allowing 15% of two white grapes: Marsanne and Roussanne. The same white grapes are the dominant ones in the production of less prestigious but delicious nevertheless whites of the area. Hermitage has a rich history and its wines were the official wines in the courts of King Louis XIII and Louis XIV. Here Syrah carries its classic characteristics with less rusticity and more polish and elegance.

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Jaboulet, with its La Chapelle vineyard, is arguably the top producer with prime land holdings, but Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier, and Delas Freres wineries constitute formidable competition. Hermitage is surrounded by its less glamorous sibling of much larger proportions, the appellation of CrozesHermitage, which is governed by the same laws. Here the vineyard’s topography is less desirable, but in the hands of a great winemaker like Alain Graillot, the wines’ quality can be impressive for a fraction of Hermitage price.

Did you know? Petite Sirah(spelled differently) has nothing to do with Syrah.

Petite Sirah is a Californian name for a French grape called Durif. In the 1860s, the grape came to be by accidental cross-pollination in the nursery of the French botanist Francois Durif. Petite Sirah wines are inky colored, firm in texture with a bouquet of herbs, pepper,

and black fruit. They tend to be very tannic.

The furthest south Syrah specializing area within the Northern Rhone Valley is the appellation of Cornas. Unlike its neighbors of Hermitage and Cote Rote, Cornas wines are made exclusively from 100% Syrah. No whites are made here. The name comes from the Celtic language and translates to “scorched earth”, which again, refers to the sometimes brutally hot conditions in the vineyards. The area is blessed with high—up to 1100 feet—granite slopes that are often terraced for stability. The earliest written mentions of wine in the region date to the late 9th century.

Cornas does not carry the same international recognition and prestige as its rivals, but because of the unadulterated nature of these wines, some wine enthusiasts consider them the purest expression of Syrah. The French like to

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describe the wines of Cornas with the word “virile.” I call them savage. Two producers stand out, Auguste Clape and Jean-Luc Colombo. Not only because of their wines but also due to their efforts to improve the wines’ overall quality by improving wine-making techniques and vine farming. Both Clape and Colombo have had a significant impact on the international popularization of Cornas. Other noteworthy producers are Thierry Allemand, Vincent Paris, Franck Balthazar.

Did you know? In the 19th century, the wines of Bordeaux were often “hermitaged”, where a percentage of red Hermitage was added to their, wines adding the backbone, structure, and elevating both the price and the pedigree.

In the past, Syrah was mainly limited to the Rhone Valley and pretty much unknown outside France. Presently the

grape is the 6th most planted variety in the world with its aggressive international expansion, which started in the 1960s and continues today. To give you an idea of that expansion, in 1960, 2000 hectares of Syrah was planted in France.

Today there are 70,000 hectares under Syrah vines in France. Quickly Syrah traveled abroad to other European countries and beyond, off to the “New World”, Australia, South Africa, South and North America. In California, Syrah has also acclimated well and with other Rhone Valley grapes led in 1980s by the founding of Rhone Rangers Organization, a group of winemakers who promoted and advocated for Rhone grapes in the Golden State.

The Central Coast, where warmer temperatures are more suitable for Rhone grapes, is home to many wineries specializing in Rhone varieties with Alban

Vineyards, Qupè and Tablas Creek among my favorites. Further up north along the Sonoma Coast, Andy Peay, Pax and Copain wineries make some impressive cooler climate Syrahs.

Most “wine people” have their favorite grape. They usually even have a region which produces their favorite expression of that beloved grape, a style of wine which speaks to a person in a uniquely personal way. Extraordinary tasting experiences often inspire these preferences.

I am all about Syrah and specifically about Syrah from Cote Rotie. I take it even further in believing that Cote Rotie wines are my spirit wines; wines which evoke not only strong sensual sensations, but also tickle my soul with spiritual warmth transcending the limits of the sense of smell and taste.

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SPIRITUALITY DEFINING THE DIVINE

STEP INTO YOUR POWER Galactic waves are streaming down to Earth, making it the perfect time to step into your power, to know you are stronger than any fears and to remember just how worthy and special you are.

The center of our Milky Way is believed to sit at around 27 degrees of Sagittarius and from December 18 to the 20, the Sun will dance along this supercharged place in the cosmos.

In astrology, the Sun represents the core of who we are, what makes us feel alive and most like ourselves. It represents the essence of our soul and what gifts we have come to shine out into the world.

During this time, as the Sun is activated by the energies of the Galactic Center, we are going to be called to align with the truth of who we are.

We are going to be called to tune into our true essence and our true calling and to think about ways we can bring this to the world.

For all of us, our ultimate purpose in this life is to bring our unique music, our unique song, our unique expression into this world.

Our purpose is to just be ourselves and to work on sharing that self with the world.

All of us are consciousness expressing ourselves as human, and all of us, as the little balls of consciousness that we are; and we are needed in this world.

All of us serve a role and fulfill a purpose, even if it is not clear to us what that may be.

We are each a thread in a tapestry, and each one of us helps to make the bigger picture. All of us help to create the reality we experience on this Earth. And all of us are just as important and just as special.

You think you are just one person, but your energy is like a piece of music that flows in harmony with all the others, and without you, the song just wouldn’t be the same.

As the Sun dances with the Galactic Center, and galactic waves stream down to Earth, it’s the perfect time to step into your power, to know you are stronger than any fears you may have, and to remember just how worthy and special you are.

Your calling in this life is to shine your light on the world in whatever way resonates with you at this particular time in your life.

There are no wrong ways to shine, for even if you don’t feel particularly sparkly right now, you still glow.

Know that even though you are afraid, even though you may not be feeling up for it, your light still shines. No fear, no grief, no pain, no amount of trauma can dim your light.

Don’t force or pressure yourself to be anything other than exactly who you are and what you feel in this moment.

For when you embrace and accept the moment you are in, your light shines, your rhythm plays in the exact harmony that it’s meant to.

As the Sun crosses the Galactic Center, it helps to activate our soul, to awaken us deeper, and to remind us that there is so much more to this life that we can see or even really fathom.

Sagittarius is the sign of the adventurer and the wanderer, and even though we have physical lives to lead on earth, who’s to say what our soul gets up to when we are dreaming? Who’s to say where our soul goes or what adventures it has!

You are far more powerful than you realize and as the Sun merges with the Galactic energies, I hope you are able to tune in to just how special you are, just how needed you are, and just how beautiful your music makes the world.

Shine your light in the way that you do.

Whatever way you show up is enough.

Fear can’t stop you for you are more powerful than it, you just have to realize that you are.

Under the Galactic Sun energies, stand tall and proud, and repeat to yourself- “I can do anything,” for these words are truer than you realize. page 141

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The entire home is fully automated with power blinds, shades and drapes. The Crestron system allows for one touch control for music, lights and fireplaces. It is being sold furnished less the artwork. It has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a powder room. There is an office and a full laundry room. A back entrance allows service personnel a separate entrance. A 2-car garage inside the underground parking garage completes this irreplaceable property.

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About Sydney’s premier polo club in an idyllic setting by the Hawkesbury River The nation’s most prestigious polo venue and one of the premier event locations in New South Wales that includes 287 acres with world-class facilities including three professional-grade polo fields and a beautiful lagoon.

Positioned on the Hawkesbuy River at the heart of the nation’s polo community. Host of the World Polo

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Numerous annual tournaments and the location for major films including Baz Luhrmann’s epic “The Great Gatsby” Irrigation system, water license for 527 mega liters, master-planned landscaping and excellent accessibility. An area of outstanding natural beauty just over one hour’s drive from Sydney and 7km west of Windsor.

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This South/West facing corner unit is the most desirable exposure in the building, featuring high ceilings and sweeping Central Park and Fifth Avenue views from nearly every room.

The Sherry-Netherland is a 38-story Neo-Gothic Cooperative built in 1927 and features a recently restored ceiling mural in the lobby based on Raphael’s frescoes at the Vatican Palace. It is a full-service white-glove Cooperative, with 24-hour Doorman, Concierge and Attended Elevators. Residents may enjoy hotel services, including daily maid service (included in your monthlies), an on-site Fitness Center, Hair Salon, Valet Parking, and Room Service available from Harry Cipriani.

Located in the most premium midtown location, minutes from the best restaurants, shopping, and cultural events New York City has to offer, this is city living at its pinnacle.

The over-sized Living Room is perfectly proportioned, offering ample room for both Living and Dining. The adjacent wood paneled Library can also act as a separate formal Dining Room or a luxurious Home Office.

The expansive Master Suite includes a large windowed Master Bath and gorgeous walk-in Closet, plus a separate Powder Room (easily converted to an additional walk-in closet if desired).

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Two giants in the design world, Gachot Studios and Paul Fortune, recently collaborated to create this AD-featured top to bottom gut renovation of the most gorgeous full floor Noho loft to come on the market in... well maybe, ever.

Every square inch has been thoughtfully and lovingly considered in this exquisite one bedroom plus guest room (interior bedroom), both en suite. Twelve-foot ceilings and beautifully scaled rooms combine to create an extraordinary volume of space that achieves a sense of luxury and authenticity without a hint of pretension.

The private key-locked elevator opens to a foyer with custom built-in oak coat closet and seamlessly flows into the living room designed for comfortable gatherings with friends and family; here there are soaring ceilings, three massive west-facing sash windows, and grand wall space perfect for displaying even the largest works of art.

Throughout are rift and quarter-sawn oak floors. The kitchen with chef ’s island has custom mill work, flawless Vermont Denby marble countertops and backsplashes, easy-glide drawers, and a suite of stunning high-end appliances from Bosch, Wolf and Sub-Zero—a cook’s dream kitchen. page 154

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One-of-kind leather floors lead to the master suite which includes extensive custom closets with in-laid mirrored closet doors accented with gorgeous architectural hardware, a gas fireplace, and four fixture master bath with radiant heated floors, private water closet, Zuma soaking tub, luxurious stall shower and floor-to-ceiling imported marble with Waterworks fittings.

An interior room with en suite bath, also customized to the highest level, functions as a pin drop quiet bedroom. Additional features of this extraordinary ~2,550 square foot loft include multi-zone central heating and cooling, laundry room with floorto-ceiling storage, a powder room with marble flooring, wainscoting and countertops with Waterworks fittings, and a perfect office nook. The list of special features goes on and on.

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COACH WINE: FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

YOUR #1 FAIL-SAFE

CORE EXERCISE

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. time as a superset), you may contract up to hundreds of times in one set. This high frequency of reaction contractions can lead to greater development of type II muscle fibers, which are the muscle fibers that give you that six-pack.

However, there is a secret that can elevate your workouts to engage numerous energy systems and various twitches for optimal muscular development. What is it? It is a jump rope. That’s right, this simple playground activity can be the key to developing a lean six-pack and shredded physique.

is followed by your calf musculature. The impact contractions then transfer through your knee tendons and ligaments into your quadriceps and hamstring muscular groups; recruiting the Gluteal musculature, which results in contractions throughout the entire core region (rectus abdominis, oblique’s). However, jumping rope is not limited to the lower body and core musculature development. It is a great upper body developer as well. Each time you jump, you are contracting your upper body, especially deltoids, traps, biceps, and forearms.

You utilize your upper body through each impact and from making the Jump Rope spin.

Jumping rope engages total body muscular recruitment.

For example, when you land on the ground, the impact contracts muscles throughout your entire body. First traveling through your ankle tendons and ligaments and

If you jump rope quickly, which you will be able to accomplish the more you practice, you will jump and absorb impact contractions numerous times per second.

If you jump for 30 seconds (recommended length of

One of the jump rope’s greatest assets is its versatility and ease-of-use. The exercise can be performed and taken anywhere. There is no such thing as a restriction when it comes to jumping rope. If you travel

MARK WINE CSCS, BA, USAW, PT, PES, CES @functionalmuscle Healthy Lifestyles Contributor

The secret behind a six-pack is not one exercise, a specific diet, particular technique or lifestyle, but rather a combination of them all.

Incorporating a jump rope into your everyday workouts will elevate your workouts to engage more lean muscle and greater levels of fat loss.

Superset, which means combine two exercises back to back, jump roping exercises with a total body or compound exercise. This extends your sets to a longer length of time, which is one of the best ways to increase fat loss and lean muscle recruitment.

a lot, put it in your suitcase and perform it 10 minutes per day; keeping your fitness goals on trace, and changing the way you travel. You can create an entire workout with the jump rope in your home, backyard, hotel room and anywhere else that you have an 8’ ceiling with a 6’x6’ square space.

Jumping rope develops individuals into better athletes.

The stretch shortening cycle (SSC) is the utilization of your tendons and ligaments through a rubber band like effect, which leads to improved vertical jumping ability and faster quickness and speed. “The SSC utilizes tendons and ligaments in a spring like action, therefore limiting the amount of ground reaction force (GRF)” (The Hidden Gem in Speed & Agility Training).

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YOUR #1 FAIL-SAFE CORE EXERCISE FOR SHREDDED ABS faster speeds. Without proper development of the SSC, or proper sprint technique for that matter, this athlete would be slower and not be able to correctly utilize the SSC. (Read The Hidden Gym in Speed & Agility Training for further insight into SSC and to gain a better perspective of what it is and how to train for it.)

Understanding the importance of jumping rope is great, but knowing how to incorporate it correctly is gold. Here is a sample workout utilizing basic exercises, which are taken to new levels through super-setting with a Jump Rope: THE ELEMENTARY TOTAL BODY WORKOUT Exercise 1: Lunges w/ dumbbells = 3 sets of 20 reps with moderate to heavy weight Super-Set 1: Jump Rope two feet quick = 3 sets of 30 seconds Exercise 2: Deadlifts w/ bar or dumbbells = 4 sets of 8 reps with moderate to heavy weight Super-Set 2: Jump Rope one foot = 4 sets of 30 seconds (split time between feet) Exercise 3: Pull-Up to push-up = 5 sets of fail reps (minimum 8 reps of pull-ups and 15 reps of push-ups) Super-Set 3: Jump Rope 3 way = 5 sets of 45 seconds (one foot, other foot, both feet, switch between all) NOTE: the rest time between sets should be no more than 60 seconds.

This workout is simple, but if performed 1-2 times per week can shred your physique. All exercises performed are challenging, yet still elementary. There is no originality in them, but that is the point. Incorporating a Jump Rope into your workouts, even with basic exercises, can turn each movement into a fat burning muscle shredding workout.

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REVIEW, REFLECT & RESET

A GUIDE TO RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR

JOEY VELEZ, MA, MBA @velezmentalperformance Wellness Contributor

With 2020 now upon us, it is time for all the “New Year. New Me” slogans to take shape.

Gyms will be packed nationwide, fast food chains will be ghost towns, and 2019 will be a thing of the past. While setting new goals and expectations for the year ahead is important, learning from our past holds equal importance for personal growth.

The past provides you with learning opportunities on how to handle certain situations so that when placed in a similar scenario, you will be more equipped to deal with what life throws your way.

Therefore, before you set your goals for the upcoming year, you must first review and reflect on the past so that you can build for a bigger, brighter tomorrow.

THE LEARNING PROCESS Discovering a reflective practice has helped my personal growth tremendously. For each significant event that took place, even ones at the end of my day, I took ten minutes to think of what went well, what could have been improved, and what I wanted to do page 162

moving forward. By acknowledging what went well, you build confidence.

By facing what could have been improved, you increase your awareness, and by focusing on what you want to do moving forward, you gain directions for the next time you are placed in a similar situation.

When things were not going my way growing up, I would always ask myself, “What am I doing wrong?” Even when things went my way, I had the same sentiment. Too many times, I had supervisors and teachers explain to me what I failed to do, so much so I felt like I was not doing anything right at all.

It was not until my first internship in graduate school, where I began to hear the things that I was doing well, but I had to earn it.

After a presentation to a group of youth soccer players, my two supervisors pulled me aside, and we went through the reflection process. I felt accomplished and proud of myself, however, all the feedback I was receiving was negative. My confidence began to lower, and my body language showed it, so one supervisor stated, “I can tell you are unhappy with this feedback”. I responded by letting them know that while I understood the importance of discussing where I could improve, I needed to know what I was doing right so I could continue to do those things. Thrown off, and somewhat offended, my supervisors changed their tune. I was receiving both positive and negative forms of feedback, this gave

me the confidence to know that I was doing things well, but there were areas I needed to improve. My confidence was in a downward spiral when I was only receiving negative feedback, but once I started to hear what I was doing well, my confidence spiked. The negative feedback increased my motivation to want to do better. The act of bringing to light the positives from every situation, makes the negatives that much more comfortable to deal with.

REFLECT AND BUILD The first thing you want to do is to review 2019. You can do this by asking yourself these questions: What happened to make me grateful?

Maybe you got that promotion you wanted, or perhaps you ran that marathon you always talked about doing. If you have nothing “big”, do not ignore the small things, small goals are goals too. What traumatic events did I have to overcome? Maybe you started going to therapy or got out of a nasty relationship, or you might have got laid off from work and were able to find new employment.

What did 2019 teach me? Did you pick up any new skills? Or maybe you discovered the value of close friendships that you possess.

Who positively impacted my life this year? Maybe you had someone along the way, giving you much-needed advice on how to approach certain situations.

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MOLD YOUR MIND How am I a different person than last year? Maybe you followed through on your goals more consistently or discovered the true meaning of self-care and how it improves your mental health.

What goals did I set for 2019? Did I accomplish them? If not, did I come close, and if I did not, will I carry over into 2020?

By answering these questions, you will be able to paint a clearer picture of how the events of 2019 shaped who you are, how you were able to respond to life’s challenges, and how well you stuck to your personal goals. This process is not meant to find all the good that you did, but rather to uncover everything that happened so we can begin the growth process.

Next, you want to reflect on these events. You can do this by asking yourself these questions: What do I need to keep doing? Did you set weekly goals for yourself and found you were more motivated throughout the week?

What do I need to start doing? Maybe you want to read more books or increase your overall knowledge of what’s taking place in the world.

What do I need to stop doing? Maybe you need to spend less time on social media so that you can focus more or sleep better at night.

This step is where you get into the actions and the actual events themselves.

It is critical to discuss the positives as well as the negatives. Focusing on the positives allows you to see what it is that you did well, and by asking yourself “what do I need to keep doing?”, you minimize your chances of being complacent because what works today may not work tomorrow. The negatives help you discover what held you back this year, or maybe how you responded to certain situations that you wish you had not. This allows you to be more prepared to face these adverse situations because you have encountered them before, and more importantly, you learned from them.

what needs to change to reach it, you want to set process goals. Process goals are what need to be done on a daily or weekly basis to achieve your performance goals. For example, if your end goal is to increase your savings account, a process goal could be to bring lunch to work four days per week to decrease the amount of money you spend eating out. Not only does this process allow you to learn from your past, but you use that information to your advantage to set yourself up for a strong new year.

Finally, setting new personal goals helps direct your attention and increase motivation for the year ahead.

Effective goal setting consists of three types of goals: outcome, performance, and process goals.

I do not believe in the phrase “New Year. New Me”. I think it is a way for people to minimize the previous year and to forget everything that took place so they can start fresh. This is an incorrect way to approach the new year because our past is something we can learn from to help us become stronger and better than the year before.

Your past can be used as motivation to make improvements for the new year. Instead of thinking “New Year.

New Me”, take the mindset of personal growth and building off of the information provided from your experiences during 2019. Push yourself to new heights, follow through on the goals you set for yourself, experience new things, expand your knowledge, whether from a book or personal experiences.

You can be yourself while improving on certain aspects, so take this opportunity to learn about yourself rather than trying to change who you are. Bring on 2020.

Outcome goals are just that, an outcome, a result that you desire to obtain.

It could be reaching a certain weight, making a certain amount of money, or it could even be an event, such as moving out of your house.

Once you discover what you desire, you must next set performance goals, which are what you must change to reach your desired result. For example, if you want to increase your savings account, performance goals could include performing two speaking engagements per month, working extra hours or decreasing your expenses by x amount per month.

Now that you have an end goal and

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