Four routes to better time management May 11, 2014 Much of the waste isn’t your fault, but there are ways to make the most of the hours you have left THE WRITER Tom Hodgkinson has made a career out of doing rather little. Author of How to Be Idle, his philosophy follows that satisfying maxim of eighteenth-century essayist Samuel Johnson that “the happiest part [...]
The Peruvian Amazon: in search of the anaconda May 11, 2014 Steve Dinneen takes to the world’s second longest river to find its longest snake ON MY first morning on the Amazon the sun acted as a natural alarm clock, lighting up my room through gigantic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river. As I came to, blinking through the fug of the previous night’s pisco sours, pink [...]
The charm of Peru’s national dish: ceviche May 11, 2014 SANJAY DWIVEDI is head chef at Coya, the highly-rated Peruvian restaurant in Piccadilly. He explains to Melissa York the allure of Peru’s most famous dish, ceviche, which is made by marinading raw fish in citrus juices: “Peruvians eat ceviche all the time. For any meal, any time of the day, at any kind of restaurant. [...]
48 hours in… Lima May 11, 2014 WHERE TO STAY Boutique hotels are relatively new to Lima, but Hotel B is leading the way, with its opulent rooms and risque art. Log on to hotelb.pe; + 51 1 206-0800 WHERE TO EAT Astrid & Gastón in the Miraflores district is one of Lima’s most famous restaurants, serving the best ceviche with a [...]
Premier League: Pellegrini hails entertainers as City clinch title May 11, 2014 MANCHESTER CITY 2 WEST HAM UNITED 0 MANCHESTER City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists he would not have been happy to win the Premier League the ugly way after his entertainers clinched their second top-flight title in three years yesterday. Goals from Samir Nasri and skipper Vincent Kompany eased City to their second trophy, following the [...]
Premier League: Sherwood wants quick call on Spurs future May 11, 2014 AT WHITE HART LANE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 ASTON VILLA 0 UNDER pressure Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood last night urged chairman Daniel Levy to back him or sack him after attaining a Europa League spot. A close-range strike from Paulinho, a Nathan Baker own goal and an Emmanuel Adebayor penalty ensured Spurs finished sixth, above Manchester [...]
Sport Comment: Football must not brush off Dyke’s plan B May 11, 2014 A QUARTER of a century ago, Silvio Berlusconi gave an interview as AC Milan supremo to a long-since defunct satellite TV company in this country, in which he predicted the creation of a European Super League with global television coverage that would give the clubs involved wealth beyond measure. Presenting that programme, I asked the [...]
Cole says his England days are over after World Cup omission May 11, 2014 CHELSEA defender Ashley Cole last night called time on his international career after being told by England boss Roy Hodgson that he will not be included in the 23-man World Cup squad. Hodgson will reveal the squad that he intends on taking to Brazil, plus seven standby players, today at 2pm. It is believed that [...]
Hamilton top but not satisfied yet May 11, 2014 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton stormed to the top of the Formula One drivers’ championship by winning his fourth straight race yesterday, but insists that he “struggled” with his Mercedes and can still get more from the car. Hamilton held off a late challenge from team-mate Nico Rosberg to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, with [...]
Harlequins boss plans Saracens play-off upset May 11, 2014 HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea insists it will be their greatest ever achievement if his side go on to lift the Aviva Premiership trophy this season after they secured the final play-off spot. Mike Brown’s first-half score and 14 points from Nick Evans saw Quins secure a 19-16 win over Bath Rugby at the [...]
