TOM FORD: 5 TIPS FOR A MODERN GENTLEMAN

Super designer Tom Ford has some ideas about being a gentleman in today’s world.

From his amazing designs of men’s wear and his black book of celebrities and who knows who else; Tom Ford certainly knows his shit and when he talks; we listen.

Being a gentleman is something so many males these days know little if nothing about. Well Tom Ford certainly know’s what to do and how to present oneself as a gentleman. Born in Austin, Texas, Tom Ford has revolutionized the fashion and film world through his directing, clothing and shoes, lookbooks, eyewear and interest in provocative imagery.

Ford gives the public five rules to live by if one wants to be a modern gentleman in the 21st century. Emphasizing ideals such as respect, an open mind and hard work, Ford promotes becoming the best person one can be.

1. You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.

2. A gentleman today has to work. People who do not work are so boring and are usually bored. You have to be passionate, you have to be engaged and you have to be contributing to the world.

3. Manners are very important and actually knowing when things are appropriate. I always open doors for women, I carry their coat, I make sure that they’re walking on the inside of the street. Stand up when people arrive at and leave the dinner table.

4. Don’t be pretentious or racist or sexist or judge people by their background.

5. A man should never wear shorts in the city. Flip-flops and shorts in the city are never appropriate. Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach.

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Save On Your Visit To National Parks With A Yearly Pass

Fee increases are not uncommon, and often, they are necessary to provide a better experience for travelers. This is the scenario the National Park Service is considering in their continuous commitment to improve the visitor experience and ensure America’s national parks are protected and maintained for future generations. But, you can save on your visit with their yearly passes.

They are currently looking at increasing fees at highly visited national parks during peak visitor seasons. The proposed peak season entrance fees and revised fees for road-based commercial tours would generate badly needed revenue for improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. This includes roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, bathrooms, and other visitor services.

The Proposed Fees And Timeline:

Under the proposal, peak-season entrance fees would be established at only 17 national parks. The peak season for each park would be defined as its busiest contiguous five-month period of visitation. So, during the peak season at each park, the entrance fee would be $70 per private, non-commercial vehicle, $50 per motorcycle, and $30 per person on bike or foot.

These proposed new fees would be implemented at Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Denali, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Olympic, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks with peak season starting on May 1, 2018.

Fee increases would start at Acadia, Mount Rainier, Rocky Mountain, and Shenandoah National Parks with peak season starting on June 1, 2018.
Also on the list is Joshua Tree National Park, which will see a fee increase starting as soon as practicable in 2018.

Did You Know? Over 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 417 national parks, and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities.

My husband and I visit several parks throughout the year, and while we’d prefer not to pay more to visit some of our favorites - we understand the reasoning behind the increases. The current estimates suggest that the peak-season price structure could increase national park revenue by $70 million per year. That is a 34 percent increase over the $200 million collected in Fiscal Year 2016.

Save On Your Visit With A Yearly Pass

Now, if the National Park Service does increase prices there are options for saving on your visit to these national treasures.

Those who enjoy camping and recreation at one park often can get a park-specific annual pass for any of the 17 parks, which would be available for $75. This is a good option for those who plan to visit these parks several times throughout the year, which would pay for your pass in just a few visits.

Another option is the annual America the Beautiful Pass that is the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. This particular Pass provides entrance to all federal lands, including parks for a one-year period, and remains only $80. With either Pass you’re helping contribute to preserving our parks, and save money.

Entrance fees are not charged to visitors under 16 years of age or holders of Senior, Military, Access, Volunteer, or Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) passes. The majority of national parks will remain free to enter; only 118 of 417 park sites charge an entrance fee, and the current proposal only raises fees at 17 fee-charging parks

Plan Your Visit To Our National Parks

For the news on fee increases, view area events and programs, and plan your trip by visiting the National Park Service at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.

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Make Your Plan Holiday Season is Just Around the Corner

A lion's share of travel is reserved inside three months, which implies the holiday travel season has arrived. In spite of the fact that there is a general plunge in go amid fall and winter; the occasion travel season sees a lot of travel. Many basically travel home for the holidays, however others commend the holidays with excursions.

We are describing three plans for your amazing holiday season in 2017.

Take a day trip from London to Paris by Eurostar train, and investigate the city all alone or with a guide! Browse an autonomous excursion with a Paris bounce on jump off visit to see sights like the Louver, or a guided day trip that incorporates a city visit, visits to the second level of the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in addition to a Seine River voyage. The rail trip accompanies an Eurostar situate in standard class, or an overhaul alternative is accessible to five star for more room to breathe, breakfast and supper.

 

 

Cruise Sydney Harbor, at the same time watch Sydney illuminate on an early-dinner sunset cruise on luxurious board. The most esteemed cruising eatery on Sydney's conduits. Regardless of whether you're getting a charge out of an early pre-theater dinner or needing to finish your Sydney touring in style, you'll appreciate the MV Sydney 2000's casual environment, top notch benefit, breathtaking nourishment and great perspectives of Sydney Harbor.

 

Take off from Las Vegas Airport on a thrilling helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. You'll appreciate a 45-minute helicopter flight every way, arrive somewhere down in the gulch for a champagne cookout and fly low finished the popular Las Vegas Strip on your arrival. The Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour is a half-day visit, abandoning you with time in the day allowed to investigate Las Vegas and Nevada at your recreation.

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Leonardo Ferragamo’s Euro 17 Million Superyacht

A passion for craftsmanship runs in the Ferragamo family. Just as Leonardo Ferragamo’s father, Salvatore, found his calling in creating luxury footwear that would spawn a multi-generational empire, the shoemaker’s son is driven, among other things, by an insatiable appetite for sailing.

Solleone is the newest of Leonardo Ferragamo’s seven yachts made by Nautor’s Swan, the Finnish yard that has been building luxury yachts since the late 1960s (Leonardo has had a controlling interest in the company since 1998). Built on a Swan 115-001 S, the 115-foot superyacht is named for Leonardo’s two eldest children, Maria Sole and Edoardo. The ship’s hull, as well as its mast and rudder, is made of high-grade carbon, which help to contribute to a sailing displacement of about 94 tons. A lifting keel adjusts from less than six feet to more than 11 feet, allowing the yacht to sail from shallow to deep waters.

We approached Solleone by dinghy on a warm autumn morning in Saint-Tropez, where the vessel was docked during the famed Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta. Even from afar, the yacht’s immaculate teak deck gleams, contrasted by its dark sapphire blue hull.

Belowdeck, the yacht has the feel of the Florentine fashion house, with a traditional teak interior and decorated in simple cream and navy. Much of the interior is made by hand. Solleone is fitted with a full-beam aft master cabin and nearby walk-in closet, which, not surprisingly, is stocked with Ferragamo loafers. Three en suite guest cabins are outfitted just as tastefully, as are the crew quarters, which can accommodate up to six (Solleone’s crew includes the captain, a chef, and three permanent crew members).

While Nautor’s Swan won’t disclose the exact price, Vice President Enrico Chieffi tells us the superyacht cost somewhere between 16 and 17 million Euros (nearly $20 million). When Ferragamo himself is not aboard, Solleone is available for charter to help offset the yacht’s Euros 514.000 ($600,000) annual operating costs.

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Don’t Miss Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics

Opening on Nov.7 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics” is a stunning exhibition presented by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The exhibit explores how rock music can change attitudes about patriotism, peace, equality and freedom. “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics” will open during a Ford After Five evening event, November 7 and runs through February 11, which gives you time to see the collection of artifacts.

This is a rare opportunity because it is the first time that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Newseum in Washington, D.C., have partnered together. The result is a one-of-kind exhibit that includes photographs, periodicals and videos. Among the artifacts is also Bono’s 2002 Super Bowl jacket, which he wore during a moving tribute to victims of the 9/11 attacks while performing at the Super Bowl.

“‘Louder Than Words’ highlights how artists have used their craft as a platform to express their views and shape public opinion,” said Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The exhibit explores how artists exercise their First Amendment rights, challenge assumptions and beliefs, stimulate thought and effect change. Beyond music’s influence on the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and gender equality, the exhibit also features other significant moments and figures.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to bring this exhibition to the region,” said Elaine Didier, director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.  From ex-Beatle George Harrison’s visit to the White House, to stories of Steve Ford playing Led Zeppelin music from the White House roof, rock music had a definite history during the Ford presidency.

The November 7, opening event begins at 6 p.m. Membership to the Friends of Ford is available online at www.geraldrfordfoundation.org/donate, or by calling 616-254-0396. This exhibit will be included as part of the Museum’s regular admission fees.

For more news about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and its traveling exhibits, visit https://www.rockhall.com/visit/exhibits.

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