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Murder, arson and drive-by shootings
On one summer night in Ontario, a Canadian Sikh activist received a panicked call from his wife: police had come to their home and warned her that his life was at risk. Two weeks later and thousands of kilometres away, a gunman in the province of British Columbia filmed himself firing a volley of bullets into the home of a prominent Indo-Canadian singer as two vehicles burned in the driveway. Both instances – together with a string of arson attacks, extortion schemes, drive-by shootings and at least two murders – are now believed to be part of a wide-ranging and violent campaign of intimidation across Canada orchestrated by India’s government. Last September, the prime minister, Justin Trudeau, suggested there were “credible allegations potentially linking” Indian officials with the murder of…
Liam Payne: the high price of fame
Fifteen years ago, he was a fresh-faced teenager on the brink of exceeding his wildest dreams; now, Liam Payne is dead, said Martha Gill in The Observer. It’s not clear how the 31-year-old One Direction singer came to plunge from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last week, reportedly after consuming illegal drugs. But the pressure of early stardom surely played a part. Payne (see page 36) was only 14 when he first appeared on The X Factor, and 16 when it made him famous. Other former contestants have described the show as exploitative; and once signed to Simon Cowell’s Syco label, the band were certainly worked hard, as they toured the world for months on end. And yet, it is not just the ruthlessness of the music industry that…
Ultima power
PICTURE YOUR IDEALMaserati. What form does it take? Perhaps it’s the legendary 250F racer, spectacular MC12 hypercar or uncommonly raw MC20 sports car. If so, then the death knell of the eight-cylinder Maserati may not bother you unduly. But if you crave an original Ghibli, wedgy Bora or classic Khamsin, then a farewell drive in this Ghibli 334 Ultima saloon is much more poignant: it’s a limited edition, waving farewell to V8-powered Maserati production cars. Of its two nametags, the numerical one is most immediately enticing. It represents this 103-off special’s top speed in km/h; a mite over 207mph. Whatever you feel about its robust £159,625 price tag or the relevance of a hefty, two-tonne performance saloon without drive on its front axle or steering at its rear, the glamour of…
The Top Ten Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Chosen Monthly by America’s Library Staff
Find out more at www.LibraryReads.org Exposure Ramona Emerson (Soho Crime) A serial killer hides in plain sight, killing the indigent Native people of Gallup, New Mexico. On the verge of an emotional crisis, Rita, a forensic photographer, heads home to her Navajo reservation for a long-overdue rest. Soon her life is put at risk. Can she save others while attempting to save herself? Readers who enjoyed Emerson’s debut novel Shutter will enjoy this followup. —KC Davis, LibraryReads Ambassador, CT NoveList read-alike: Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina Libby Lost and Found Stephanie Booth (Sourcebooks Landmark) Libby is one of the most famous and sought-after children’s authors, but her identity is also a complete secret. She is under pressure to write the final book in her series, but something…
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi is a self-confessed contemporary art addict. “All my yachts have art on board, as it’s my passion,” he says, giving a nod to the Salvatore Mangione painting hanging on the wall behind him. We’re sitting in the main salon aboard the 127-foot (38.8-meter) Telli, the first hull of Custom Line’s Navetta 38, which Galassi took delivery of in May. Named after his wife of 26 years, Antonella, the yacht showcases her flair for interior style. “She has good taste,” he says. “There are five shades of brown and beige in the throw pillows, but otherwise this is a boat with no color, only white and gray. All the color comes from the artwork.” The yacht is in Venice, Italy, for the annual boat show, where…
Life lessons from the pros
Physically and physiologically, I have as much in common with the typical professional bike rider as Danny DeVito does with Brad Pitt. Yet I’ve often wondered if I could learn any practical tips or techniques from the likes of Pog, Rog, Jonas or Remco that could benefit me on my regular, non-competitive rides. It seems to me one of the core skills of being a professional rider is being able to ‘live’ on a bike – being able to conduct all the usual domestic drudgery the rest of us have to contend with, but while hurtling down a French Alp at 90kmh. They eat, drink, dress, disrobe and even have toilet breaks without having to dismount. For a variety of reasons, I find this incredible, admirable and, frankly, utterly bizarre.…
BODY CONFIDENCE, KEEPING ROMANCE ALIVE AND Aging With Joy
FOR ALMOST SIX DECADES, Brooke Shields’ stunning smile and warm personality have lit up our magazine pages, television sets and movie screens. She began working as a model before her first birthday, and in the years since, she’s become a lauded actress (nominated for two Golden Globes for her role in the sitcom Suddenly Susan), Princeton graduate, bestselling author and advocate for women’s health. Now, at 59, she’s adding CEO to her list of accomplishments with Commence, a new hair-care line, as well as releasing a new memoir called Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, and she doesn’t plan to slow down anytime soon. “Women are more relevant now than we ever thought we could be—we don’t have to be bound by age anymore,” Brooke tells FIRST. “There…
Outsmart EMOTIONAL VAMPIRES!
WE KNOW THEM WHEN WE MEET THEM: the complainer, the narcissist, the drama magnet…and the list of difficult people goes on. They sap our energy, and in the most extreme cases, deal a blow to our self-esteem. The first step to defusing these emotional vampires is as vital as it is deceptively simple: Label what you’re feeling, encourages Amy Cooper Hakim, Ph.D., industrial-organizational psychology practitioner and co-author of Working With Difficult People. “It’s important to be honest with yourself by saying, ‘This person doesn’t make me feel good about myself,’” says Hakim. Such an explicit acknowledgement helps curb any misplaced selfblame you may feel so you can shift from the shell shock of being mistreated into proactive, problemsolving mode. Another advantage to spotting joy thieves is that it helps prepare you for…
In the mood
Sweet dreams lead to happy days Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t just give you more energy — it can also boost your brain’s ability to banish negative and intrusive thoughts. University of York scientists say a lack of rest interferes with the prefrontal area’s ability to restrict retrieval of memories that would otherwise be suppressed. They made the discovery after using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to investigate the brain activity of 85 healthy adults, half who’d slept well in a lab and half who’d stayed awake all night. Dr Scott Cairney from the University of York’s Department of Psychology, said: ‘Memories of unpleasant experiences often intrude into our conscious mind in response to reminders, but tend to be fleeting and can be put out of the mind…
FIND YOUR spark!
Things are going okay, I tell myself. So why am I feeling a bit, well, meh? Finding the motivation to do tasks is tricky, I feel a bit groggy, and often overwhelmed. There’s nothing in particular that’s making me feel this way: no looming problems, no big crisis, and while I’ve experienced depression in the past, this isn’t like that. It’s not all bad — I still enjoy myself and go about my day. I’m not unwell, I’m not struggling, but I don’t feel as good as I’d like to. At times, it’s like going through the motions of life, without being fully present. And it’s not just me – through talking with friends, I realise lots of people I know are in the same position. They’re not feeling bad,…
25 years of friendship Sophie & Edward’s Love Story
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have revealed the secret to their long and happy marriage. Asked during a joint visit to Nepal why exactly their 25-year union had been such a success, Prince Edward replied, “Because we’re best friends.” “That’s true,” agreed Sophie. When it was suggested that having a sense of humour played a part in their strong bond, Sophie, 60, said, “Oh, there’s always got to be humour, especially when you’re travelling and you’ve got no idea what’s about to happen. You’ve got to laugh.” They also have a huge respect and appreciation for each other. When Edward celebrated his 60th birthday last year, he stressed in a TV interview how important Sophie’s support had been. “She’s been an absolutely brilliant rock, and I’m incredibly lucky that…
Why ‘Marriage Material’ Is Still a Thing & How It Hurts Women
Society has long defined women based on their “marriageability”—a set of outdated standards that determine whether a woman is worthy of being a good wife. These standards dictate everything from how she should behave, what she should wear, how much she should earn (but not more than her husband), how well she should cook, and even how she should sacrifice her own dreams for a man’s comfort. Even in the 21st century, the term "marriage material" still exists, but have we ever stopped to ask: Why is this still a thing? More importantly, how does it harm women What Does It Mean to Be ‘Marriage Material’? The term "marriage material" refers to a set of expectations placed on women to make them more desirable for marriage. These expectations can vary…