Dewi: Ban drugs cheats for life
Dewi Morris understands the pressure on young rugby players to use drugs but says any who do so should be banned for life.
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Hannon outlines Lockinge plans
Having won the Al Shaqab Lockinge with Olympic Glory last season, Richard Hannon could have three runners in this season’s renewal.
Salford turn to Watson
Salford assistant coach Ian Watson is poised to come out of his playing retirement at the age of 38 to answer an SOS from the Red Devils.
Four Seasons assumes operations at renowned hotel
Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will be obtaining management of the Grand-Hotel du Cap Ferrat set along the Mediterranean coastline in the South of France. The hotel has been deemed a landmark in the area and has preciously been operated by The Leading Hotels of The World. Four Seasons will align itself with the rich history of the hotel and its prime location along the Mediterranean. Expanding
Luxury brands must target new face of mass market: report
Michael Kors menswear Luxury brands have an opportunity to appeal to an increasingly relevant group of consumers known as the HENRYs, or High-Earners-Not-Yet-Rich, who have more spending power than the middle class and may eventually become wealthy in the future, according to a new report by Unity Marketing. As middle-class consumers lose discretionary spending power, and the gap between the rich and poor widens, it is increasingly important for brands
Where to Eat in Melbourne Right Now
It’s widely known as a foodie city, yet Melbourne—which made the 2015 Fodor’s Go List—is home to incredible restaurants and chefs that lack international name recognition. Sure, culinary superstars like Nobu Matsuhisha, Heston Blumenthal, and prolific Sydney chef Neil Perry have planted stakes here, but what about the local talent? We’ve rounded up 10 restaurants where Melbourne–based chefs are doing wonderful things with the bounty of produce, livestock, and wines from
15 Ultimate Experiences in Israel
Few destinations offer the variety and vibrancy that travelers find in Israel, where there are millennia of history, miles of scenic landscapes, and dozens of friendly people willing to share the traditions and struggles of their culture. Despite the recent conflicts in the area, the country remains safe for tourists, a place where travelers can come to learn, relax, and partake in some unforgettable experiences. Here are our picks for
A 6-Stop Wander Through the Lanes of Montmartre
Sue Roe is the author of In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art, a vivid history of Modernism and the group of artists who revolutionized the concept of art. Through their lives and the excitement surrounding this period of artistic experimentation, Roe brings together colorful and key moments in the movement. Artists have always gathered in Montmartre. Renoir said the district smelled of lavender and lilacs. The
Review: Boxx Apexx 2
Introduction, design and specs The Boxx company offers many different high performance and rendering systems that include workstations, virtual solutions, server-based rendering solutions, and simulation solutions. The Boxx team builds custom machines that focus on AutoCad, 3D, VFX, animation, multimedia, video editing, video game creation, and more. The Boxx Apexx 2 workstation (starting at $2,086.00, £1399.43, AU$2739.58) is a wonderful purchase for anyone who is looking for a computer that
Hands-on review: Updated: HP Pavilion 15 (2015)
Even though HP is exploring different notebook form factors with its x360 products across the Spectre, Envy and Pavilion line, the PC-maker isn’t giving up on the traditional laptop design. This year’s Pavilion notebooks, available in 14-, 15- and 17-inch displays, represent HP’s continued investment in the affordable laptop space. The biggest changes this year include support for Intel’s latest Broadwell architecture as well as HP’s shift to its newest