-We totally get it why a Water Mill man is so upset after one of his $16,000 limited edition, signed and numbered Helmut Newton book has gone missing, although we can't say we've ever been in the same predicament [SouthamptonPatch]
-Katie Lee stood up to a rude diner at Southampton's Red Bar Brasserie, receiving a round of applause for her good deed [NYPost]
-Ralph Lauren explains the inspiration behind the design of the USA Olympic team's uniform [HamptonsMagazine]
-Vote for your favorite Hamptons homeowner, from Jimmy Fallon to Jerry Seinfeld and Madonna, these are some pretty serious homes [extra]
-Finally on August 31st you can score some notorious Mary's Marvelous sandwiches and pastries in East Hampton town [EastHamptonPatch]
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