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Holiday Homework New York

This 24/7 metropolis where hustle outweighs bustle exerts a powerful fascination. With a bit of pre-flight prep, you can be a part of it. By Hazel Flynn.

Watch Listen There are great films about If ever a piece of music captured every aspect of New York life. the city’s relentless pace and In a mere five-year period, 1972 interwoven rhythms, it’s to 1976, The Godfather, Mean Rhapsody in Blue composed Streets, Serpico and Taxi Driver by George Gershwin, who marked out the compass points said listeners might hear in it of its underbelly. Hester Street suggestions of “a picnic party (1975), Man Push Cart (2005) in Brooklyn”, “a Harlem and Brooklyn (2015) explore the cabaret” and “a New York immigrant experience; racial crowd”. The music (along with tensions drive West Side Story Gordon Willis’s stunning black- (1961), Shaft (1971) and Do the and-white cinematography) Right Thing (1989); and Wall propelled Woody Allen’s 1979 Street (1987) dissects ruthless film,Manhattan, and featured greed. But as a sole desert- in The Great Gatsby (2013). It island choice, you can’t beat sounds as fresh and relevant as the 1949 musical On the Town. it did when it debuted in 1924. Frank Sinatra, Jules Munshin and Gene Kelly are sailors Also consider… on shore leave, cramming in ◖ Empire State of Mind (2009): 24 hours worth of sights and Jay-Z found the perfect romance in this exuberant love collaborator for this song letter to the “wonderful town” in Alicia Keys. His rap includes where “the Bronx is up and the crushed dreams among Battery’s down”. the boasts but her soaring chorus sells New York as the Read dream-big destination. A post-9/11 reimagining of J.D. Salinger’s The Great Gatsby, Joseph O’Neill’s acclaimed Also consider… 2008 novel, Netherland, finds ◖ The Bonfire of the Vanities a whole new angle on New (1987): Tom Wolfe’s 700-page York. The key is, of all things, skewering of Wall Street’s cricket. Separated from his “Masters of the Universe” has family, a Dutch banker meets dated but the novel remains a Trinidadian immigrant a fast, cynically funny read whose Gatsby-sized ambitions that spares no-one. include making Americans ◖ Mapping Manhattan (2013): love the “gentleman’s game”. Becky Cooper gave hand-drawn Together they crisscross the maps to New Yorkers of all kinds (From top) Brownstones city, from privileged heart and asked them to mark places in Harlem; O’Neill’s ode to furthest forgotten reaches, significant to them. The result to NYC hits a six; a scene a canvas O’Neill makes his own. is this beautiful little book. from On the Town

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Books

← Page-turners NEED TO KNOW Hot new releases for long hauls, short trips Karen Cleveland / Penguin Random House / $33 and layovers. Reviews by Paul Robinson. Vivian is a CIA analyst (as was the author) whose job it is to trawl the net to uncover Russian sleeper cells: spies who live in deep cover as regular Americans, sometimes for decades, until they’re activated. When she snags one in her cyber trap, there’s a surprise: among the agents is her husband. Vivian has to choose between dobbing him in, thereby destroying her family, or committing treason by covering things up. This rapid-paced espionage thriller bobs and weaves like a boxer as Vivian tries to keep her family safe, with a twist at the end that you won’t see coming. The movie rights have been sold; Charlize Theron will produce and star.

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Geoffrey Robertson / Penguin Random House / $45 After almost 50 years of being up to his neck in human rights and freedom-of-speech issues, acting for the likes of Julian Assange and working with an earlier incarnation of Malcolm Turnbull on the Spycatcher trial, lawyer Geoffrey Robertson has abundant autobiographical ammunition. He fled conservative for the UK in the ’60s, became a Rhodes scholar and quickly earnt his stripes assisting legendary QC John Mortimer on the OZ magazine obscenity trial, igniting a spectacular career as a barrister, academic and broadcaster. Throw in marriage to Australian novelist Kathy Lette (they have The Cage recently divorced) and this is a memoir that is by turns gossipy and gobsmackingly enthralling. Lloyd Jones / Text Publishing / $30 When a pair of strangers turns up in a small country town, the locals ← are curious. Obviously down on their luck, the men are dressed in OFF THE RECORD rags, have no money and appear to be on the run from something. However, they refuse to answer any questions about the disaster Craig Sherborne / Text Publishing / $30 that is presumed to have befallen them. The locals are initially Callum “Words” Smith is not a very likeable hospitable then wary. The men’s reluctance to speak arouses character. An ex-newspaper journalist working suspicion, followed by fear. Sensing which way the wind is blowing, for sensationalist website Pry, he knows all the they try to slip away but the townsfolk turn vigilante, hunting them dirty tricks. Petty and mean-spirited, he uses the down and imprisoning them in a cage in the hotel’s backyard. Their few friends he has left to enhance his career. He novice jailer, the young nephew of the hotel proprietors, feeds and cheats on his wife. Then, when she throws him waters the captives. He also has to report on their behaviour to the out, he tricks his son into spying on her, before “trustees” who run the town and display a warped concern for dobbing in her new boyfriend for being a tax the comfort of their “guests”. Lloyd Jones, short-listed for The Man cheat. He’s a bastard, pure and simple. But Booker Prize in 2007 for the multi-awarded Mister Pip, has crafted there’s always a bigger bastard. So when Words a profound and unsettling allegorical fable with his latest novel. gets his comeuppance, it comes as little surprise. Its powerful message camouflaged by almost fairytale simplicity, Things fall apart but this leopard doesn’t change The Cage explores how quickly humanity and dignity can segue his spots. Taking pot shots at tabloid journalism into brutality when communication breaks down. Trust is revealed “ethics” and male vanity, Off the Record is a as fragile, forever at the mercy of authoritarian impulse. clever if somewhat contrived satire.

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Whether you’re a gym junkie or just looking to tune out on a long-haul flight, there are headphones with your name on them. By Nic Healey.

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4. Best for global travel Google Pixel Buds

$249 | store.google.com First the bad news: to access the 1. Best for style best feature of these cool earbuds Bang & Olufsen – real-time translation of 40 Beoplay E8 languages via the Google Translate app – you’re going to need a Google $449 | beoplay.com Pixel phone. The good news? It’s The E8 wireless earbuds continue worth getting one. The Pixel Buds Bang & Olufsen’s proud reputation look striking and are packed with for superior sound and smart value. The flexible design means it design, with a sleek black and silver might take a while to get the fit finish. The battery lasts for four right but when you do, the buds are hours and, if you’re out and about, comfortable for long periods. We the leather case’s built-in battery road-tested the clever translation pack allows you to recharge twice. function using both Japanese and Well Connected Touch-surface controls make for Portuguese. There’s a mild delay a slick and discreet style but be as the translation is made but this warned: these are light, tiny and is an impressive feature that will The SheStarts director and head of diversity easy to misplace if you’re not only get better in time. and impact at business accelerator BlueChilli paying attention. reveals how the tech startup space is changing. 5. Best for flying Nicola Hazell 2. Best for running Bose Fitbit Flyer QuietComfort 35 II What does it mean to be a tech entrepreneur in 2018? $200 | fitbit.com $499 | bose.com.au You get to be part of a community and a movement As you’d expect from Fitbit, The second generation of the that could make the world better. It’s about having the Flyer wireless headphones much-lauded Bose headphones the opportunity to solve the world’s biggest problems are ideal for the serious runner. adds one-touch access to Google in ways we may never have been able to before. Durable and made for all weather Assistant, letting you use voice SheStarts backs female-led startups. Why is it important to conditions, the earbuds are commands to make calls, get get more women involved in this space? customisable to ensure a good, questions answered and more. Innovation and technology is driving much of our tight fit that helps with noise While that and the high-quality economy. Women are grossly under-represented at the cancellation. Great sound quality noise-cancelling features are great, top of both big and emerging companies; in Australia, with a surprisingly deep bass it’s the comfort factor that really only about one in four tech startup founders are will keep you motivated while shines. Even the most seasoned women. If we’re going to build a dynamic, technology- you run. Pair them with the Fitbit flyer will appreciate the soft driven economy, we need more women participating Ionic smart watch and get audio earcups, cushioned headband in and leading that change. coaching sessions even if you leave and lightweight construction that What are some of the obstacles women face? your phone at home. make them ideal for long-haul When women are experiencing the gender pay gap, journeys. Pop them on and you’ll their capacity to save the capital to take a risk and start barely notice you’re wearing them. a business is hampered. Cultural issues, such as caring 3. Best for noise cancelling responsibilities, can also impact women’s ability to Sennheiser take risks. On a structural level, there are things like 6. Best for the gym HD 4.50 BTNC unconscious bias. When people are deciding to back Plantronics a startup, they often look for what they’ve seen work $330 | en-au.sennheiser.com BackBeat Fit 505 time and time again. If you haven’t seen lots of women These over-ear wireless headphones succeeding and if their way of dealing with a problem aren’t exactly tiny but you’ll be $149 | plantronics.com is different, this bias can influence decision-making. glad you packed them for your Wearing over-ear headphones Are attitudes about backing female-led startups changing? trip. The large battery will run while training? Don’t scoff! The Absolutely. There’s recognition now that it’s not Sennheiser’s patented NoiseGard BackBeat Fit 505 are light enough just nice to have, it’s a global economic imperative. noise-cancelling technology for for you to forget they’re on but Investing in women and championing diversity in 19 hours on a single charge and the sturdy enough that they won’t go leadership and innovation will drive better results ergonomically designed earpads flying during a frenetic workout. for a company and for our economy more broadly. are super-comfortable. If you The large earcups hold a big What is the first piece of advice you give to a founder? do end up being caught short of battery – 18 hours of charge all Be obsessed with the problem you’re trying to solve charge in the air, the supplied cable up – and the pads are made of and who you’re trying to solve it for. Validate that it will still let you (passively) tune in sweat-resistant memory foam isn’t just an idea but is solving a real problem with

to the inflight entertainment. to avoid any stinky situations. Interview: Kate Barracosa an actual market for that solution.

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Motoring Porsche ��� GT� RS The carmaker’s most exciting and expensive ��� is here. Just don’t expect aircon, writes Toby Hagon.

Ultimately, that’s what the GT2 is about: taking the best aspects of the 20-plus 911 variants and pushing them to the extreme. However, a brief drive on the road quickly exposes compromises. Because it drives through only the rear wheels – the Turbo’s four- wheel-drive system was deleted to save 50 kilograms – it doesn’t take much right foot to provoke wheelspin. The lack of sound-deadening (again, it’s about reducing weight) means there’s a persistent roar from the Michelin tyres, as well as a sandpaper-like scraping from the carbon ceramic brakes and a few clunks from the rear-mounted engine and seven-speed auto gearbox. But it’s on the track that the might of the GT2 becomes apparent. Even above 200km/h, it pulls strongly en route to its electronically limited 340km/h peak. Broad 21-inch rear tyres do their best to No air coNditioNiNg, no radio and no reversing contain the 750Nm of torque, although the engine ultimately wins. camera. It’s hardly a great sales pitch for the most The enormous rear wing and four-wheel steering do a stellar job of expensive Porsche ever sold in Australia. But the 911 keeping things straight. And fast. GT2 RS wasn’t created to pamper. It’s all about going The entry price is steep at $645,400. And that’s before you fast – faster than any Porsche road car before it. splash out an extra $70,000 for the Weissach pack, which sheds The GT2 blends the best of the track-focused GT3 another 27 kilograms with features such as forged alloy wheels with a tweaked engine from the potent Turbo S. There’s and a carbon-fibre roof and suspension components. also been development input from former Australian Yet the GT2 brings loads more performance and excitement Formula One ace Mark Webber, now an ambassador than the $220,000-plus car it’s based on, making it one of the most for the German brand. engaging and enticing 911s ever. The result is what Porsche considers the ultimate combination of big power and low weight. Hence, the absence of features that even a $15,000 hatchback gets. They can be added for no cost but it increases the weight – in theory, slowing the GT2, albeit ever so slightly. At the GT2’s heart is a more powerful version of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo engine from the Turbo S. Larger turbos team with bigger intercoolers to deliver a 515kW ENGINE 3.8-litre six-cylinder twin turbo rush. There’s even a water spray system that monitors TRANSMISSION Seven-speed automatic POWER/TORQUE 515kW/750Nm the temperature and how the car is being driven and 0-100KM/H 2.8 seconds can spray distilled H2O directly onto the intercoolers, FUEL ECONOMY (AV.) 11.8L/100k m in turn boosting power by fractions. PRICE $645,400

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Sudoku Tough puzzle, simple rules: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1-9.

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Lateral thinking Think outside the box to solve these mind-bending riddles.

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A peculiar house Trouble with sons Mrs Jones wanted a new house. She A woman had two sons who were australiachannel.com.au by Paul Sloane (destination-innovation.com) enjoyed seeing the sun shining into born in the same hour of the same a room so she instructed the builders day of the same year but they were to construct a house in which the not twins. How is that possible? windows in all four walls would have a southern exposure. After much thought, the builder managed to erect just such a house. How did he do it? Lateral Thinking Puzzlers

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16-26 March Arts Centre australianballet.com.au The Australian Ballet celebrates the career of choreographer Graeme Murphy, who this year notches up 50 years with the company, in a series of performances. EXHIBITION Hermès at Work The Diary THEATRE The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui 8-17 March Melbourne Town Hall This month’s top events, plus a sneak hermesatworkau.hermes.com peek at what’s on in April. 21 March-28 April Roslyn Packer With nine Hermès artisans on Theatre, Sydney sydneytheatre. com.au hand, this special exhibition compiled by SAMANTHA O’BRIEN includes demonstrations and Bertolt Brecht’s cautionary an immersive 360-degree film political satire stars Hugo Weaving about the craftsmanship at FESTIVAL Melbourne ↓ as Arturo Ui, a small-time gangster the heart of the iconic brand. Food and Wine Festival seeking to gain control of the NSW vegetable trade in 1930s Chicago. SPORT Formula 1 16-25 March Various venues, Australian Grand Prix Melbourne and regional Victoria FESTIVAL Sydney OPERA La Bohème melbournefoodandwine.com.au Royal Easter Show on Sydney Harbour 22-25 March Albert Park, Showcasing Victoria’s booming Melbourne grandprix.com.au food and wine industry, the 23 March-3 April Sydney 23 March-22 April Fleet Steps, The Australian leg of this annual festival attracts more than Olympic Park eastershow.com.au Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney high-stakes event attracts some 250,000 food-lovers to 200-plus Attracting 850,000 visitors every opera.org.au of the biggest names in F1 racing, events in Melbourne and beyond. year, the show is synonymous with Step into the emotional world of including Lewis Hamilton, Daniel The signature 1700-place World’s family fun. Highlights include rides, Puccini’s classic opera as autumn Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel, as Longest Lunch is being held the food dome, woodchopping in Sydney is transformed into a well as about 90,000 fans a day. this year on the banks of the and rodeo competitions, yard Parisian winter on the boards of Maribyrnong River at Footscray. dog performances, the farmyard Handa Opera’s harbour stage COMEDY Melbourne nursery and a working dairy. under a blanket of stars. International Comedy NEXT MONTH Harlem Festival Globetrotters ART 21st Biennale of Sydney THEATRE Antony and Cleopatra 28 March-22 April Various venues, 14 April Margaret Court Arena, 16 March-11 June Various venues, Melbourne comedyfestival.com.au Melbourne harlemglobetrotters.com Sydney biennaleofsydney.art 3 March-7 April Sydney Opera A highlight of Melbourne’s cultural End the school holidays with a Chinese political dissident and House bellshakespeare.com.au calendar, the MICF brings together bang when the ultimate on-court artist Ai Weiwei opens the biennale Catherine McClements and local and international comedians entertainers make their way to in conversation with the event’s Johnny Carr play the passionate for almost four hilarious weeks. Melbourne on the Australian leg of artistic director, Mami Kataoka. couple in this new version of the This year’s program includes Celia their Amazing Feats of Basketball Framing the festival program Bard’s historic tragedy by Bell Pacquola, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, World Tour. is the theme “superposition: Shakespeare’s artistic director,

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