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The Miami Dolphins announced they have placed linebacker Shaquil Barrett on the reserve/retired list. Barrett, who signed with Miami on March 18, 2024, finished his NFL career as a two-time Pro Bowl selection (2019, 2021), and a two-time Super Bowl champion (50, LV). He played a total of nine seasons, four with Denver (2015-18) and five with Tampa Bay (2019-23). Barrett played in 131 games with 85 starts, totaling 383 tackles (276 solo), 59.0 sacks, three interceptions, 18 passes defensed, 22 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He also played in 11 postseason games with eight starts. He recorded a league-leading 19.5 sacks in 2019, his first Pro Bowl season. Barrett originally entered the NFL on May 10, 2014 as an undrafted college free agent with Denver following a collegiate career at Colorado State. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Florida’s sole two Michelin star restaurant, is set to delight diners with a special Miami Spice dining experience. From August 1 to September 30, 2024, guests can savor a bespoke 4-course "Chef Experience" menu for $135. This exclusive offering features a sumptuous selection including Poached Lobster, Beef Filet, and a specially crafted Summer Flower dessert. This exceptional culinary experience is available Tuesday through Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Reservations can be made through OpenTable. Location L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon151 NE 41 St. Suite 235Miami, FL 33137 For more information and to secure your reservation, visit OpenTable . ML Staff. Image(s) courtesy of MDD

Sotheby’s, the official source for authentic NBA game-worn jerseys, is offering fans and collectors an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of basketball history. Throughout the 2023-2024 NBA season, Sotheby’s will host a series of online auctions featuring a meticulously curated selection of official, game-used player jerseys. From the high-energy Kia NBA Tip-Off to the prestigious NBA All-Star Game and the thrilling 2024 NBA Finals, these auctions will showcase jerseys from some of the season's most iconic moments. This partnership allows sports enthusiasts to secure rare and collectible memorabilia from pinnacle events of the NBA season. For those seeking specific jerseys not currently available for auction, Senior Vice President and Head of Modern Collectibles, Brahm Wachter , is available for inquiries. For assistance with bidding and registration, Sotheby’s can be reached at +1 212 606 7000 or enquiries@sothebys.com . ML Staff. Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Grab a team of four for a thrilling 4x600m night relay at Miami's Museum Garage. This race is a bracket-style, single elimination format where the fastest team moves on to the next round. Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 TIME : 6:00PM - 10:00PM Address: Museum Garage 90 NE 41st St. Miami FL, 33137 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There is no entry fee for this event. Each team member will run 600 meters before passing the baton to their next teammate. The team with the fastest combined time will be declared the winner! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner taking on your first relay, you won’t want to miss the electric energy! Sign up today, as a Squad (team of 4) or a spectator, and join us for the Miami SquadRace. Oh, and did we mention the afterparty? *Please note that each team may not include more than two male identifying participants. Schedule: August 10 6:00pm | Check-In 6:30pm | Warm-Up and Course Preview 7:30pm | Race Begins; Music provided by NikAtNite 9:30pm | Winners Announced 10:00pm | Afterparty; Music provided by AFEEGO ML Staff. Content/image(s) courtesy of MDD

This summer, Christie’s will work with the Aspen Art Museum during Aspen ArtWeek for the iconic ArtCrush 2024 auction. The auction will benefit the Aspen Art Museum and will take place both online on Christie's website, from 25 July – 3 August, and in person at the Aspen Art Museum’s annual summer gala, ArtCrush , on Friday, 2 August at 8 PM MT.  Taking place throughout the museum, this year's ArtCrush Auction Exhibition includes a curated selection of exceptional works by world-renowned artists. Lots range from under $3,000 to over $300,000 and include painting, sculpture, works on paper and a design section organized in collaboration with Design Miami. Lots will be on view at the Aspen Art Museum from 17 July through 3 August. All works have been donated to the museum by incredibly generous artists and galleries in support of the museum’s artistic and educational programs. To celebrate 45 years of this unique, artists-founded institution, the Aspen Art Museum has invited all artists to retain a portion of the proceeds. Please check back for forthcoming additions to the live and online sales. ArtCrush Summer Gala 2024 Co-Chairs:  Sarah Arison and Thomas Wilhelm Jen Rubio and Stewart Butterfield Charlie Pohlad and Jack Carter Eleanore and Domenico De Sole The 2024 ArtCrush Honorees are architect Shigeru Ban, artist Jacqueline Humphries and composer and artist Jason Moran.  ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Christies

As a young man, Eduardo Chillida  went by the nickname of El Gato  (‘The Cat’). It was given to him by the fans of Real Sociedad football team — for whom he played as goalkeeper — because of his agility and impressive reflexes. It’s said that the mighty Real Madrid were interested in signing him, only for a knee injury at the age of 19 to force him into early retirement. Eduardo Chillida photographed in the 1980s next to the Peine del viento XV (Comb of the Wind XV), 1976, in San Sebastián. Photo: Eduardo Chillida Archive. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 Football’s loss was art’s gain. Chillida went on to have a successful career as an abstract sculptor, winning countless awards (including the prestigious Praemium Imperiale arts prize in 1991 from Japan’s imperial family) and installing works in major public spaces worldwide, such as outside UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, the Federal Chancellery building in Berlin, and the World Bank offices in Washington, D.C. Forever on guard against repeating himself, he developed the artistic motto, ‘I have yesterday’s hands, I’m missing tomorrow’s.’ Chillida’s works invite extended viewing. They are characterised by intriguing hollows, hooks and curves. He established a style that managed to look modernist and ancient at the same time. The variety in his abstract forms was cutting-edge, yet those forms also hark evocatively back to the ancestral megaliths found in his native region, the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The 16th-century Zabalaga farmhouse at Chillida Leku. The restoration, by Eduardo Chillida, enabled the original structure to be showcased, but also turned the building into a contemporary work — a modern space that incorporates the artist’s philosophy. The granite sculpture in the foreground, Lo profundo es el aire, Estela XII (How Profound is the Air, Stele XII), 1990, is suggestive of the ancient megaliths left by the region’s Neolithic inhabitants. Photo: Mikel Chillida. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 mong his best-known works is the Peine del viento , a trio of huge, pincer-like sculptures in Corten steel, which protrude from the rocks at the western end of La Concha bay in his home city, San Sebastián. Installed in 1977, they look out over the sea, are frequently sprayed by it, and are occasionally even battered by it. This year is the centenary of Chillida’s birth, and it’s being marked by a host of exhibitions. In San Sebastián, one can see Topalekuak , a show at the Tabakalera cultural centre, in which seven contemporary artists have responded to his work; and A Conversation: Chillida and the Arts 1950-1970 , at the San Telmo Museum, in which pieces from early in his career are shown alongside those by peers such as Barbara Hepworth , Lucio Fontana , Alberto Giacometti and David Smith . An installation view of Chillida in Menorca at Hauser & Wirth Menorca. © Zabalaga Leku. San Sebastián, VEGAP, 2024. Courtesy of the Estate of Eduardo Chillida and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Damian Griffiths Fifteen miles west, the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in the town of Getaria is hosting Chillida/Balenciaga. Plying Form , an exhibition exploring links between the artist and the eponymous fashion designer (a friend of his and a fellow Basque). Farther afield, Hauser & Wirth Menorca is staging Chillida in Menorca , a show about the sculptor’s connection with the Balearic island where he spent several summers. ‘Me, here, in my Basque country, I feel at home. Like a tree planted firmly in its terrain, tied to its territory but with its branches open to the world’ EDUARDO CHILLIDA The centre of attention, though, is Chillida Leku , a 27-acre sculpture park dedicated to the artist in the verdant rolling hills of Hernani, outside San Sebastián. Chillida purchased the erstwhile country house and estate in the early 1980s, opening it to the public only after a lengthy makeover, in 2000, two years before his death. He described it as a ‘utopia’ that he had long ‘dreamed of’, where his ‘sculptures could rest and people could walk among them as though in a forest’. Its name translates simply as ‘place’ ( leku in Basque). Sculptures in the grounds of Chillida Leku. From left: Buscando la luz I (Seeking the Light I), 1997; Harri IV (Stone IV), 1993; De musica III (On Music III), 1989; and Lotura XXXII (Bond XXXII), 1998. Photo: Iñigo Santiago. Artworks: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 Forty monumental works by Chillida, in Corten steel or granite, are spread spaciously across the park. There is no particular order in which to see them, no prescribed route to follow — just some unobtrusive QR codes to scan, for those wishing to learn a little about each piece. We’re informed that Lotura XXXII , for example, weighs 64 tonnes, is named after the Basque word for bond or union, and features four knotted arms emerging from a single block of steel. Chillida Leku is a Gesamtkunstwerk . According to its director, Mireia Massagué, ‘the sculptures are integrated into the landscape as if they have always been part of it’, and exist ‘in dialogue’ with their surroundings — alongside beech, oak and magnolia trees in the more densely wooded areas, or in open fields that were originally used for sheep pasture. Interior of the Zabalaga farmhouse. From left: Gurutz VIII (Cross VIII), 2000; Lo profundo es el aire XIX (How Profound is the Air XIX), 1998; Monumento a la tolerancia I (Monument to Tolerance I), 1985; Gravitation, 1988; and Deseoso (Wishful), 1954. Photo: Idoia Unzurrunzaga. Artworks: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 The house is now used as an exhibition space — to show smaller works — and Spain’s King Felipe VI recently opened 100 years of Eduardo Chillida with the Telefónica Collection there, an exhibition of the artist’s sculptures owned by the titular telecoms firm. Born in 1924, Chillida was signed by his local club, Real Sociedad, after scouts watched him playing football on the beach. In later life, he said that his first career had helped considerably with his second: as both a goalkeeper and a sculptor, one needs to ‘develop the ability to control space’. In 1948, Chillida moved to Paris. The works he made there — in plaster — were figurative and inspired by the ancient Greek marbles he saw at the Louvre. He soon came to feel, however, that home is where the art is, and he returned to San Sebastián for good. ‘I did not belong to the white light of the Mediterranean,’ he said. ‘I belonged to the dark light of the Atlantic coast.’ Eduardo Chillida working at Manuel Illarramendi’s foundry in Hernani, 1951. Photo: Gonzalo Chillida Chillida now discovered the joy of working in local forges, turning to iron, that most Basque of materials, which historically had helped create the region’s shipbuilding wealth. He was captivated by the darkness of the forge, the heat of the flames, the colours of red-hot iron, and the sound of hammer on anvil. He enjoyed battling with his material, too. Unlike fellow abstract sculptor Anthony Caro , he never welded, preferring to work single blocks of metal, in the belief that any sculpture thus remained true to the material from which it was made. Success came quickly: Chillida was signed up by the French dealer Aimé Maeght and joined the latter’s impressive roster of artists, including Giacometti, Georges Braque , Joan Miró and Alexander Calder . He was given a solo exhibition at Maeght’s gallery in Paris in 1956, two years before winning the international sculpture prize at the Venice Biennale. Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002), Escuchando a la piedra IV (Listening to the Stone IV), 1996, at Chillida Leku. Photo: Iñigo Santiago. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 He was a visiting professor at Harvard University’s Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts in the early 1970s. A deep thinker about art, he knew Martin Heidegger and subscribed to the German philosopher’s views about bodies and space: in essence, that the latter isn’t, as was traditionally argued, an empty retainer for the former; space is a medium in its own right. Chillida clearly took such matters seriously. It was over a disagreement about Heidegger’s thinking that he fell out with fellow Basque sculptor Jorge Oteiza . The pair didn’t speak again for 30 years. As his career progressed, Chillida took up work in new materials. First alabaster; then chamotte clay; and finally Corten steel, for the monumental sculptures of the latter part of his career. Thanks to its chemical composition, Corten is largely resistant to corrosion, and therefore suitable for showing outdoors. Chillida’s Berlín, 1999, in Corten steel, installed in 2000 at Berlin’s Federal Chancellery building, which was designed by Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank. The sculpture’s pair of abstract forms symbolise German reunification. Photo: Eduardo Chillida Archive. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 ‘Beyond the art, it’s also worth considering the times Chillida lived in,’ says Massagué. ‘He came of age after the Second World War and the Spanish Civil War. There was a sense that society needed to be reconstructed, and Chillida was a great proponent of freedom, tolerance and peace. This is reflected in the way his sculptures resist a single interpretation.’ They are left open to multiple meanings. (In the case of some of the works at Chillida Leku, such as Arco de la Libertad — ‘ Arch of Freedom’ — the openness is literal, with visitors invited to walk through or inside them.) Massagué’s words surely offer part of the explanation for Chillida’s widespread appeal. Not for nothing was he as coveted as any artist when it came to making public sculpture in the second half of the 20th century. Berlin , his piece from 1999 for the new Federal Chancellery in the German capital, is a rare work with an overt meaning: its two entwined forms allude to the reunification of Germany, after the country’s separation for decades into East (GDR) and West (FRG). Chillida was married to his childhood sweetheart, Pilar Belzunce, with whom he had eight children and 20-plus grandchildren, and brought Chillida Leku to fruition. Both were proud Basques and lamented the way that, after his victory in the Spanish Civil War, General Franco clamped down hard on the region’s forms of self-expression. It has been suggested that Chillida’s choice to work in abstract amounted to an oblique form of dissent, given the leader’s preference for art of clearly comprehensible figuration. In the more liberal era that followed Franco’s death in 1975, Chillida also designed the logo for the newly established University of the Basque Country. ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Christies. Click here  for the latest Christies auctions

Congcong Wang's Doctoral Voice (Classical) Recital is happening on October 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM, held virtually at Newman Recital Hall and presented by the Frost School of Music. Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024 7:30pm Location: Newman Recital Hall Event Type: Performance/Screening Virtual Topics: Arts And Culture Department: Choral , Frost School of Music , Vocal Performance Audience: Students Alumni General Public Faculty Students - Undergrad Students - Grad/Professional Students - Prospective Students - International Students - Admitted By ML Staff. Courtesy of Frost School of Music

Richemont announced that Louis Ferla, currently Chief Executive Officer of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cartier, effective 1 September 2024. Mr Vigneron, who has decided to retire after eight successful years at the helm of the Maison, will assume the position of Chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy effective 1 September 2024 and work with Mr Ferla to ensure a smooth transition. Mr Ferla, a French national, joined Richemont in 2001 starting at Alfred Dunhill as Area Sales Manager in Hong Kong and then as general manager in Taipei. In 2006 he joined Cartier, where he held various senior executive positions, namely across the Middle East, India and Africa before being appointed CEO in China. In 2015, he was promoted to the jewellery Maison’s executive committee as International Director Clients & Business. Mr Ferla has been CEO of Vacheron Constantin since 2017. Commenting on Louis Ferla’s appointment, Johann Rupert, Chairman of the Board, said: “I am delighted that Louis has accepted to take on the top role at Cartier. He has earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues across the Group and of the industry at large for having so brilliantly positioned Vacheron Constantin at the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie. His experience and leadership qualities will prove invaluable for Cartier’s long-term success. I would like to express my gratitude to Cyrille for his vision and bold leadership over the last 8 years, under which Cartier has reached new heights becoming the reference in the world of luxury. I would also like to thank Cyrille for helping identify Louis as his successor. I wish Cyrille all the best in his new role, where I know he will be working on topics that he has always felt passionate about.” Nicolas Bos, CEO of Richemont, added: “I have always admired Louis’ strategic vision and inspiring management style, which have served him well in turning Vacheron Constantin into one of the world’s leading luxury watchmakers. I look forward to seeing Cartier continue to thrive under his leadership.” Cyrille Vigneron added: “We are delighted to welcome Louis back to Cartier. His outstanding leadership skills, exceptional business acumen and deep affinity for our Maison make him the ideal candidate for the role. I look forward to working with Louis in my new role.” ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Richemont

As we navigate through 2024, busy moms are constantly seeking ways to streamline their daily routines without compromising on self-care. Skincare, an essential aspect of personal well-being, often takes a backseat amidst the chaos of parenting, work, and household responsibilities. However, with the right strategies and products, it's possible to maintain a healthy, radiant complexion without sacrificing precious time. This guide offers practical, time-saving skincare tips tailored for the modern mom juggling multiple roles in today's fast-paced world. Image by Pixel-Stock / Adobestock   Multi-Tasking Products: Your New Best Friends In the realm of efficient skincare, multi-tasking products reign supreme. Look for items that combine multiple benefits in one formula, such as: Tinted moisturizers with SPF:  These 3-in-1 products hydrate, protect, and provide light coverage, eliminating the need for separate foundation application. Cleansing balms:  These remove makeup, cleanse, and moisturize in one step, perfect for quick nighttime routines. All-in-one serums:  Seek formulations that target multiple concerns like hydration, brightening, and anti-aging simultaneously. By incorporating these multi-taskers, you can significantly cut down on application time while still addressing your skin's needs.   Streamlined Morning Routine Mornings are often the busiest time for moms. Here's a quick, effective routine to   Maximize Your Glow  without losing precious minutes: Splash face with lukewarm water or use micellar water on a cotton pad. Apply an antioxidant serum to protect skin from environmental stressors. Follow with a moisturizer-sunscreen combo. If desired, add a touch of tinted lip balm for a polished look. This four-step routine can be completed in under five minutes, leaving you fresh-faced and ready to tackle the day. Image by Pixel-Shot / Adobestock Nighttime Efficiency Evenings might offer a bit more flexibility, but it's still crucial to keep things simple: Double cleanse if wearing makeup (use an oil-based cleanser followed by a gentle water-based one). Apply a targeted treatment serum or night cream. Gently pat on an eye cream. To maximize your glow, consider using an overnight mask once or twice a week. These products work while you sleep, requiring no extra time from your busy schedule.   Technology-Assisted Skincare Leverage the latest skincare devices to boost efficiency: LED light therapy masks:  Wear while doing household chores or helping kids with homework. Facial cleansing brushes:  These can cut cleansing time in half while providing a deeper clean. Cryo tools:  Keep in the freezer and use for quick de-puffing and circulation boost in the morning. These tools can elevate your skincare routine without demanding extra time from your day.   Image by Victoria Key / Adobestock Batch Preparation for Face Masks Face masks are excellent for addressing specific skin concerns, but they can be time-consuming. Try this batch method: Once a week, set aside 15 minutes to apply a mask. While it's on, tackle a quick household task or spend quality time with your children. Rinse off and follow with your regular skincare routine. This approach allows you to incorporate masks without feeling like they're eating into your schedule.   Simplify and Prioritize Assess your current routine and identify steps that can be eliminated or combined: Skip morning cleansing if you have dry skin and thoroughly cleansed the night before. Use makeup removing cleansers to eliminate the need for separate makeup removal. Focus on key steps like cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection, adding targeted treatments only as time allows. Remember, consistency with a simple routine is more effective than an elaborate, inconsistent one. Image by Nataliya / Adobestock Conclusion In 2024, busy moms don't have to choose between skincare and their packed schedules. By embracing multi-tasking products, streamlined routines, and smart strategies, it's possible to maintain healthy, glowing skin without sacrificing precious time. With these time-saving tips, you can nurture your skin while keeping up with the demands of modern motherhood. Your skin - and your schedule - will thank you.   By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Adobestock

The Educational Institute of the Palace Museum – charged with a cultural and educational mission on behalf of the general public – is Vacheron Constantin's new partner. This alliance sets a new seal on the links forged with the world's most important museums, underlining Vacheron Constantin's longstanding attachment to the world of art and culture. Through these partnerships based on shared values of heritage conservation, training and education, Vacheron Constantin remains true to the commitment it has made from the outset to preserve and pass on creative skills. This perspective takes on its full meaning on Chinese soil, where Vacheron Constantin has been present since 1845. Vacheron Constantin, patron of the arts and culture The partnership with the Educational Institute of the Palace Museum – located in the heart of Beijing's Forbidden City – marks a new milestone in Vacheron Constantin's unfailing commitment to art and culture. From its very beginnings, the Maison has been strongly inspired by the cultural and artistic universes observed in Europe, the United States, the Far East and the Middle East, as well as paying tribute to its Greco-Roman roots. Throughout its almost 270-year history, this has resulted in timepieces graced with highly sophisticated creative ornamentation, enhanced by remarkable watchmaking expertise combined with the decorative expertise of artistic crafts. It is within this context of exchanges and promotion of various art forms from around the world that Vacheron Constantin has entered into its various partnerships. A cultural and educational vocation Collaborations with various museums began in 2007 with the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva, which gave rise to the now-famous Métiers d'Art “Les Masques” series, a tribute to primitive art. In 2019, Vacheron Constantin announced its partnership with the Louvre, followed in 2023 by an alliance with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Now active in this respect across three continents through its educational partnership with the Educational Institute of Palace Museum, Vacheron Constantin is pursuing its quest and mission as a guardian of art and culture. Created in 2014, this department is an exemplary base of education within the Palace Museum and shoulders the responsibility to disseminate traditional Chinese culture to the general public through social education. Relying on the abundant collections and expert resources of the Palace Museum, the Educational Institute of Palace Museum and Vacheron Constantin will closely collaborate to unfold various educational programs, pulling synergy in the shared vision of paying tribute to the protection of cultural heritage, fostering the exchanges between civilizations, and further promoting the passing on of skills, expertise and craftsmanship. The value of education and transmission of knowledge dates back to the origins of the Maison, when Jean-Marc Vacheron immediately hired his first apprentice upon setting up his own workshop in 1755 at the age of 24. The two institutions are already working together on joint projects, including creative collaborations, specific programs including master classes and watchmaking classrooms, research and exchange programs, as well as special joint development of offline exhibitions and events. YAN Hongbin, Chairman of the Educational Institute of Palace Museum addressed in his speech, during the signature ceremony: “Introduced to China in the 16th century, Western timepieces constitute an essential part of the Palace Museum collection, as in the 18th century, the Qing Dynasty Royal Palace started to use mechanic timepieces. As the living epitomes of culture, history and aesthetics, these horological masterpieces are noteworthy to be promoted to the public with specialized educational program. To achieve that purpose, designing an educational system to transmit the expertise of watchmaking and restoration is a significant move. With both parties’ joint forces and synergy, we believe we will create groundbreaking courses to rejuvenate the patrimony of craftsmanship.” Alexandra Vogler, Chief Marketing Officer at Vacheron Constantin remarked, “Throughout its history, Vacheron Constantin has demonstrated a deep commitment to the promotion of watchmaking techniques. The transmission of knowledge from master to apprentice has been at the core of the Maison. The partnership between Vacheron Constantin and the Educational Institute of the Palace Museum is a celebration of the significant legacy of China's cultural heritage.” A centuries-old presence This partnership is an extension of a long-running history between Vacheron Constantin and China. Vacheron Constantin's archives attest to relations dating back to 1845.  Since then, the Maison has always remained very close to China, drawing inspiration from the country's traditions and crafts as well as its legends and calendar to create exceptional timepieces. Examples include the limited-edition Traditionnelle Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon, the Métiers d'Art watch series devoted to the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, not to mention the "Chinese" timepieces in the Métiers d'Art “Les Masques” and Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collections, as well as those made for Les Cabinotiers Memorable Places. In 2024, Vacheron Constantin presents the Les Cabinotiers - The Berkley Grand Complication watch featuring a Chinese perpetual calendar, a world first programmed up to the year 2200. About the Educational Institute of the Palace Museum Certified by the Ministry of Education of China and the Education Bureau of Dongcheng District of Beijing, the Educational Institute of the Palace Museum is an exemplary education institution established by the Palace Museum to bring traditional Chinese culture closer to the public. The Institute was designed to be a public welfare school to fit the era and people’s need, promoting the Chinese traditional cultures, activating the collections and experts of the Palace Museum, and providing diversified art and culture education of quality. ML Staff. Courtesy of Vacheron Constantin

Six of US Sailing’s most experienced race officials are serving on the officiating team at the 2024 Olympic Games, working on-site at the sailing venue in Marseille.   “This is an unusually large number from any country and it demonstrates our success in developing high-level officials,” says Matt Hill, US Sailing Race Administration Director.   US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing, certifies judges, measurers, race officers, and umpires at the club, regional and national levels. Officials who want to work on the world stage seek an additional international certification from World Sailing.   “The pathway for international certification is long and demanding, and being chosen to officiate at the Games truly identifies the best of the best,” says Hill.  This year’s officiating team in Marseille includes six Americans from all over the country, including four women, aligning with World Sailing’s Steering the Course global initiative to bring more women coaches, athletes, and officials into the forefront of the sport.    The US officials are:   Becky Ashburn (Las Vegas, NV) – International Race Officer (IRO) – Becky will be a digital official, observing tracking data and video feeds of the competition to support the race officers and jury.  Sandy Grosvenor (Annapolis, MD) – International Judge (IJ) – Sandy will be on the jury to hear protests and requests for redress. Sandy is also an IRO and International Umpire (IU).  Kevin Hawkins (Newport Beach, CA) – IJ – Kevin will also be a digital official.  Jeff Johnson (San Diego, CA) – IRO – Jeff will be an on-water race officer, supporting the race committee on one of the race circles.  Dina Kowalyshyn (Annapolis, MD) – International Measurer (IM) – Dina will be on the Technical Committee, which is in charge of equipment inspection and control, to ensure that all boats comply with class rules and specs.   Lynn Lynch (Portsmouth, RI) – IRO – Lynn will be an on-water race officer, supporting the race committee on the kites and boards circles   The Role of Digital Officials   Digital officials watch the races in real time using tracking, broadcast feeds, drone footage, and whatever else is available and aid the course race officers on the water as well as the PRO and DPRO ashore. For example, digital officials may notice a mark drifting or wind shift and be able to alert officials on the water. Additionally, an official on the water may ask a digital official for help identifying which competitor is down at the weather mark, which boat has elected to retire from a marathon race, or whether the angle to the offset mark looks right. Another aspect of the job is gathering both video footage and data to support race officers in a hearing. This can include clips from tracking or broadcast feeds that show start and finish lines, offset angles, mark rounding, and more.   “It is an honor not only to be selected to serve as a member of the race management team for Paris 24, but also to be part of the development of digital officiating,” says Ashburn. “Technology is one of the fastest growing aspects of our sport, with so many opportunities for future applications both for athletes and officials. It is exciting to be on the frontline of these developments at such a high-level event.”   The Role of On-the-Water Race Officers   For Johnson and Lynch as on-the-water race officers, they will be closely communicating with digital officials, including Ashburn and Hawkins, to best support the race committee. This will be Jeff’s second journey to the Olympics, so he has an anticipation of what to expect, despite the Tokyo 2020 Games being consumed by COVID-19 protocols.   “For the Games in Marseille, I am looking forward to again being present in the moment and taking in the camaraderie among the officials,” shared Johnson. “Each of the appointed race officials from countries around the world make for remarkable company. This is an amazing opportunity to be up close to the game we all are so passionate about and be a part of a world class officiating team.”   The Role of International Measurers   Kowalyshyn is serving as an international measurer, utilizing her expert knowledge of class rules, certification measurement, and high-level inspection methods to lend to the process of equipment control, ensuring that all competitors are compliant.   “I was very gratified to be recognized for all the years of hard work as an International Measurer, and as a World Sailing volunteer leading the committee work for Olympic events and equipment,” says Kowalyshyn. “I am an International Technical Official for the iQFOiL class and supporting other classes during the Games as well, because of my broad measurement background. It has been a busy two years leading up to the Games, but I am excited for the real work to begin and ensure a level playing field for all sailors competing.  There are 59 International Technical Officials from 33 nations spread across the roles of Technical Delegates, Race Management Team, International Jury, Technical Committee, Event Disciplinary Investigating Officer, and Chief Medical Officer. The announcement also includes a 50-50 gender split in the key Technical Delegate and Chief/Vice-Chief positions.   For more information and the full list of appointments, please click here . Courtesy of US Sailing. Words by Allison Chenard. For event schedules and more visit US Sailing .

Interested in travel, adventure and making the most of life’s experiences? Adventure Unscripted, available now on Red Bull TV ticks all the boxes. Presented by YouTube travel expert Drew Binsky and Iain Chambers, Adventure Unscripted features the biggest, funniest, most emotional and craziest moments from Red Bull Can You Make It? -  an event that challenges teams to cross Europe without cash, credit cards or their personal phones, while also serving up travel tips, encouragement and inspiration. During Red Bull Can You Make It?, 300 teams from 60 countries had only seven days to travel across Europe with no personal phone, cash or credit cards, and only cans of Red Bull as their currency . And they did it all through the kindness of strangers, bartering cans for their needs and taking on unique challenges along the way. The emotion, thrills and hilarity they captured in their spontaneous vlogs is a highlight of Adventure Unscripted. Compilations from participating teams’ vlogs provide the shows’ liveliest and most touching moments – from revealing what they packed (from spare underwear to, in one case, an accordion); their methods of transport (from luxury sportscars to firetrucks and bulldozers); their fails (hopeless hitchhiking, weather woes, pratfalls); and the success they felt when they went out of their own comfort zone, whether it was wakeboarding, skydiving, climbing a ship’s mast – or simply shaking off inhibitions to learn a local folk dance. The show’s hosts are both well-travelled themselves. Chambers is a TV and Esports presenter, while Binsky is a travel expert and content creator whose videos from visiting every one of the world’s 197 countries have drawn over 14 million followers. Binsky, who provides insightful travel advice and insider stories from his journeys throughout the show, says: “You’ve really got to just be yourself, go with the flow, and be spontaneous. All my best travel memories come from stepping out of my comfort zone.” Three Red Bull Can You Make It? teams also appear as studio guests. Alex, Zach and Brandon, an up-for-anything team from the USA, describe the highs and lows of their adventure, from sleeping on the ground to soaring in the Alps via pontoon plane. Viewers additionally discover that the name they chose, Directionally Challenged , turned out to be comically accurate. Meanwhile, Australia’s Nathan, Emily and Onye share the “craziest” moments from their journey and how they managed to communicate when no one spoke their language, as well as the spontaneous fun that comes from having to think on your feet – even if (in Emily’s case) one foot ends up in an air cast. One of the most heartwarming vlog reels points up the generosity of strangers who offered food and shelter, paid for travel tickets and collectively helped hundreds of tired teams to realise that they really could make it to Berlin. The final studio guests, Passant, Seif and Ahmed from Egypt, met people in eight different countries during their trek, and they still appreciate those chance encounters today. Seif, who is not only a surgeon but also founder of an Egyptian tourism initiative, might seem to be an unexpected participant for such a grassroots travel experience. But he explains: “If I was given a million dollars to travel the world, I would still do this kind of travel because it’s the best way to connect with cultures. You meet all kinds of people and learn from each person’s experience.” Passant agrees, saying: “We got to speak with so many people that otherwise I probably would not have met [because] I would be on my phone, not in the moment. You don’t get to meet this many strangers if you’re not present and speaking to the people around you. And when you do, you bump into so much kindness.” By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of RedBull