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Nothing shows up Dubai’s luxury like its destination hotels. Five star? Pah! Kate Gibbs explores Dubai’s palatial resorts

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THE BUSY LAWYER

Play like a tiger, schmooze like a pro

Relax for a moment and take a swing; it may just help your career. Angela Priestley reports

Where goats fear to tread

BY SHAUN DRUMMOND
The otherwise relatively modern Balkan state of Montenegro – one of the world’s newest republics after declaring its independence from Serbia in 2006 – boasts roads that would make a goat think twice and drivers that Italy would be proud to call its own.

The quieter achiever

CAR REVIEW
Mercedes’ new luxury diesel pushes the right buttons for the rich with a conscience, says Shaun Drummond

Indian the gourmet way

RESTAURANT REVIEW
With striking harbour views a menu to match, Aki’s has succeeded in making Indian dining a gourmet experience, Zoe Lyon discovers

DVT at your desk?

HEALTH
If you thought it was just airline passengers who were at risk of blood clots, think again. Longer hours and sedentary working conditions mean “e-thrombosis” is on the rise. Sally O’Reilly reports

Elvis is Titanic: Classroom Tales from the Other Iraq Ian Klaus

BOOK REVIEW - BY ANGELA PRIESTLEY
Who would have ever thought to position ‘Elvis,’ ‘titanic’ and ‘Iraq,’ in the same sentence let alone the same title?

In Defence of Food Michael Pollan

BY ANGELA PRIESTLEY
If you’re not committed to reading the entire text, Michael Pollans, In Defence of Food can be summed up in seven words: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.

Off the shelf: Personal organisers

GADGET REVIEW - BY ANGELA PRIESTLEY
The iPhone is finally on its way and it’s certainly stirring up some media attention and raising questions over the future of the BlackBerry.

Medusa the seducer

RESTAURANT REVIEW
A touch of Santorini in the Sydney CBD, Medusa Greek Taverna is pulling in the crowds with authentic and creative greek cuisine, Zoe Lyon discovers
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