The global capital market still changes lives September 6, 2011 THE pharaohs built their pyramids, gigantic tombs to propel themselves into a divine afterlife, colossal and as pointless as they were pointed. The Romans were more practical, and concentrated on useful things like aqueducts and roads, but which still served to remind the common people as they were using them of the greatness and superior [...]
Rocking the Scouse in UK’s friendliest city September 6, 2011 LIKE many metropolis-dwellers, Londoners tend to think they’re the centre of the universe – and certainly of England – regardless of where they’re from. But if you’ve recently had your toe trod on at rush hour, been barked at by an angry commuter or ignored by a surly waiter – oh, and charged £10 for [...]
Fab rainwear September 6, 2011 1 Dry feet Boots are a key investment for Autumn Winter and are ideal footwear for wet weather days, but avoid suede. Flat knee high boots and ankle boots are easy to wear and can look just as chic as a block or stiletto heel. Look to brands such as Belstaff, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti [...]
More efficiency, less sexiness September 6, 2011 THERE was a time when the only diesel Porsche you could buy was a tractor. But after Ferdinand Porsche’s tractor designs of the 1950s came the rather more striking and long-lasting 911 and Porsche became a sports car company. But now the best selling Porsche product is the Cayenne SUV, a vehicle that was widely [...]
CAR TALK September 6, 2011 VW’S ONE-SEATER VISION The future of commuting according to VW is travelling in cars that only seat one, as most daily commuters travel alone. Volkswagen’s unusual looking NILS concept is a single-seat EV which has two glass wing doors and free-standing wheels. It’s small – at just over 3m long and 1.2 metres tall – [...]
We’ll get over our Wembley wobble, vows captain Terry September 5, 2011 ENGLAND vs WALES ENGLAND captain John Terry admits his side must make Wembley a fortress again starting with tonight’s European Championship qualifier against Wales. Fabio Capello’s side have been in fine, free-scoring form away from home in their bid to reach Poland and Ukraine next summer, but have stumbled in front of their own fans. [...]
Moody blues won’t lessen Stevens World Cup hunger September 5, 2011 ENGLAND front-row Matt Stevens cannot wait to put his scrummaging powers to what he considers to be the ultimate test, a World Cup clash against Argentina – with or without captain Lewis Moody. Flanker Moody will not be ready to return from a knee injury when Martin Johnson’s men begin their tournament against the Pumas [...]
Bjorn would be a major Ryder Cup asset September 5, 2011 IT’S AN exciting time for European golf with youngsters like Rory McIlroy and Matteo Manassero establishing themselves as forces to be reckoned with, but it’s equally uplifting to see the old guard reminding the upstarts that there’s no substitute for experience in this game. Thomas Bjorn secured back-to-back victories at the weekend representing a fantastic [...]
Flashy Young in steady Murray’s sights September 5, 2011 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray is looking to make sure lightning does not strike twice when he renews hostilities with “flashy” American wild card Donald Young tonight. Murray meets baseball-cap-and-earring-sporting Young in the last 16 of the US Open, eager to avoid a repeat of March’s shock defeat to the 22-year-old at Indian Wells. That Masters event [...]
Djokovic made to sweat by Dolgopolov September 5, 2011 WORLD No1 Novak Djokovic made it safely through to the last eight of the US Open but only after prevailing in an epic first set tie break against Russia’s Alexandr Dolgopolov. Djokovic triumphed in straight sets – recording his 61st win of the calendar year – but it might have been a different story had [...]
