Scent yourself straight to the top September 6, 2010 AS THE worst economic crisis since the Great Depression broke in 2008, French designer Paco Rabanne released the most inappropriate scent possible: 1 Million, a male perfume in a bottle the shape and colour of a gold bar. Yet this grossly ill-timed slice of hedonism and opulence wound up being one of the UK’s best-selling [...]
FIT IN THE CITY September 6, 2010 FITNESS & DIET EXPERT WHETHER you’re suffering from a new injury or a recurring injury, it can be a frustrating time. So how to get back in the saddle ASAP? Follow these four steps. Work on your abs: Although core stability is no longer the cure-all it was once considered to be, creating a “girdle [...]
Suits’ fave spot for a helping of glam September 6, 2010 Aqua Nueva Fifth Floor, 30 Argyll Street, W1B 3BR Tel: 020 7478 0540, www.aqua.com.hk FOOD SERVICE ATMOSPHERE Cost per person without wine: £50 LONDON’s love affair with the shamelessly glam has been hotting up for several years and Aqua Nueva, the Spanish side of a double rooftop restaurant off Regent Street, fits the bill perfectly. [...]
TASTING NOTES September 6, 2010 THE eating establishment reviewed above is the polar opposite to the one discussed here. Where that one is brashly glamorous and made for Euro-trotting Russians, this one is beautifully humble, studiedly homely and completely spot-on food-wise. It is equally trendy, of course, but rather it’s a Boho teacup whereas Aqua is a towering martini glass. [...]
Capello stays faithful to ace Rooney September 6, 2010 SWITZERLAND vs ENGLAND EMBATTLED Wayne Rooney will spearhead England’s attack in tonight’s Euro 2012 qualifier after convincing manager Fabio Capello his mindset has not been affected by allegations about his private life. Despite intense public scrutiny Rooney joined the squad in flying out to Switzerland yesterday and is set to start in the same deep-lying [...]
Gerrard: I expect a big performance from Wayne September 6, 2010 ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard is expecting Wayne Rooney to put off-field matters to one side and inspire another Euro 2012 qualifying victory tonight in Basle. Gerrard believes that, following days of speculation about his marriage, Rooney will seize the chance to focus on football with both hands. Manchester United star Rooney turned in arguably his [...]
Pietersen hit with fine for Twitter rant September 6, 2010 DROPPED England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been fined after pleading guilty to posting a foul-mouthed rant on Twitter. Pietersen made an unreserved apology to the England and Wales Cricket Board at a disciplinary hearing at Lord’s yesterday afternoon. The South Africa-born star angered his employers last week when he vented his ire at being left [...]
There’s no excuse for corruption, says Broad September 6, 2010 STUART BROAD insists there is no excuse for any cricketer getting caught up in corruption these days given the increase in intelligence in the game. The seamer says the England team are in regular liaison with the England and Wales Cricket Board and International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption education programme. His comments come on the back [...]
I won’t rush into appointing a new coach, insists Murray September 6, 2010 ANDY MURRAY says he will not panic and rush into appointing a new coach despite his shock US Open defeat. The British No1 has been without a leading man since parting company with Miles Maclagan in July. But even though defeat to Swiss 25th seed Stanislas Wawrinka brought another disappointing end to a Grand Slam [...]
Woods waiting on Pavin’s wildcard call September 6, 2010 TIGER WOODS is expected to get the nod to play in the US Ryder Cup team today. The world No1 missed out on the eight automatic qualifying places but is hoping to be named as one of captain Corey Pavin’s four wildcard picks for Celtic Manor next month. Just last month, Woods questioned his place [...]
