There is something almost miraculous in watching a personality form. Taking in inputs, environmental stimulus and experiences and mixing them with inbuilt traits to create an evolving blueprint of motivations and aspirations. Over the last three years, I have watched my daughter do just that. She has grown from an incoherent bundle of hairless flesh […]
SHADOW TYRANTS By Clive Cussler Juan Cabrillo the Chairman of the Oregon is back with his team of elite professionals ready to bring down the bad guys in this latest novel by Cussler. Perfect for the New Zealand summer as Cussler’s books are sea based. 4 out of 5 OUT OF THE MAZE By Spencer […]
In the words of the rock-group, King Harvest – “Everybody’s feeling’ warm and bright / It’s such a fine and natural sight / Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight.” The Chinese government would define those lyrics to being literal. They’re planning to dance to their own artificial moonlight by 2020. I know what you’re thinking…we’ve all […]
Platform: PS4, XBox, PC Out of 10: 7.5 Assassin’s Creed has come a long way, and yet retains elements that keeps it familiar. Set in Ancient Greece you play as a guy or a gal looking for your estranged family while also winning a war and perhaps a cult or two. The world is packed […]
Within our tech-heavy generation, it’s no surprises that computers can do absolutely everything without you having to lift a finger. Older generations would say that computers can never take away the soul, human necessities or art. Well, they talked too soon because in October, a robot ticked one of those things off the list: Art. […]
First there was glamping, so the logical conclusion is that there must be glampervans. Nature abhors a vacuum, so why interact with nature when your camper swings out creating 70% more space wherever you decide to camp down for the weekend. Named ‘Romotow’, this campervan is being designed right here in NZ by architectural and […]
And thank God for that. Can you see this? It looks like Bladerunner except with less Hologram ladies. What you see before you is unused concepts for the Lower Manhattan Expressway designed by visionary brutalist architect Paul Rudolph. To celebrate what would be Rudolph’s 100th birthday, designers Lasse Lyhne-Hansen and Philipp Ohnesorge have used his […]
Peter Jackson takes a writing role and lets his longtime storyboard artist Peter Rivers take the directors chair on this possible new franchise, based on the book series of the same name. In a world where cities are on wheels, people must fight to survive. Featuring Hugo Weaving as the villian and newcomer Leila George, […]
If you were a fan of The Big Short, then you’re going to dig Vice. Christian Bale is unrecognisable in this biopic of George Bush’s Vice President, Dick Cheney. Featuring a cast of star studded talent (Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell), this is a solid retelling of America’s most powerful Vice President on his […]
Go right back to the beginning of the Transformers franchise with this prequel which features (no prizes) Bumblebee. The spinoff is set in 1987 when the Autobots are on the run and keeping themselves scarce. Hailee Steinfeld plays teenager Charlie Watson who discovers there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to her little […]
When you get the casting call to be in a superhero movie, how disappointing must it feel to be called up by DC and not Marvel. With that said Jason Momoa and Amber Heard have found themselves in the position of holding up the DC Extended Universe’s sixth movie, and the third to feature Aquaman. […]
Sticking with our theme of Rocky outcrops in the middle of nowhere, Kirby Chambliss of the United States leads Nicolas Ivanoff of France and Matthias Dolderer of Germany over the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Utah. Despite only being 13km square, this landscape has come to define the American West.
Aussie freestyle motocross rider Robbie Maddison took an unorthodox ride from The Hague to the coast, zipping past classic Dutch windmills and through narrow canals. You’re probably more familiar with Maddison than you think, he was the motorbike stunt double for Daniel Craig in Skyfall.
In 2008, FX’s Sons of Anarchy rode onto TV screens around the world. The crime-drama about a close-knit motorcycle club became an almighty overnight hit. A real anthology of human transformation, it mixed themes of brotherhood, loyalty and the trials of life into gritty storylines of drugs, guns and redemption. The series won Golden Globes […]
From distilling hydrogen peroxide in his Dunedin garage, to raising investment from 3 of the top VC firms in Silicon Valley, to building a rocket company with factories in NZ and the US, Peter Beck and his company Rocket Lab have thrust us into the space race and created jobs for hundreds of New Zealanders […]
The lunatics have taken over the asylum. If 2017 saw the establishment of the Trump era, this year was when things began to go into overdrive. But surely the crazy couldn’t get any crazier around the world in 2018, could it? Could it? January The year opens traditionally enough with fireworks – or Fire […]
End all your desktop cable management nightmares right now with the world’s first Thunderbolt-certified dual-powered dock. This new piece from Belkin will solve all your workspace woes by allowing you to connect an entire desktop through a single cable. This is perfect for situations where you need quick setups for your laptop. For instance, if […]
TAG Heuer’s Link is the full stop on your style game. Using a look that dates back to 1987, this new iteration is sportier, sleeker feeling, but understated. Because when you’re confident in your look you don’t need to shout.
Kiwi watchmaker Hunters Race is at it again with an exclusive limited edition run of 188 pieces of what they simply call #8 Watch. Your first introduction to this new timepiece is its beautifully hand-crafted New Zealand wooden gift-box. Inside you’ll find your new, individually numbered watch with its automatic 38 jewelled chronograph movement and […]
With summer just around the corner, going to the beach or lying by the pool may soon become a regular occurrence. If you’re a man who doesn’t like the feeling of getting sand between the toes, perhaps getting a fashionable pair of slides or sandals is the best bet. Big clothing brands like Valentino to […]
Black Swan Imagine you’re a Bond villain – slick-back hairstyle, metal in your grin, a gun in your holster. You’re standing at the helm of your villain-style get-away superyacht. Your fingers thrum together as you concoct another diabolical plan to take over the world. Imagine what your superyacht will look like – raven black with […]
Made here for a New Zealand summer, a Fellini tie presents the perfect punch of colour for Christmas. This summer’s collection features a series of fresh floral designs, each interweaving a unique combination of seasonal tones. But there is more to a tie than design and colour. Made exclusively with Europe’s finest woven cloths, a […]
The Mühle R89 is a cult classic in the shaving world for good reason. With German precision engineering, corrosion-resistant materials, and a beautiful rose gold handle with chrome plated highlights, the R89 is a work of art in your hands. It’s a three piece safety razor that always guarantees a perfect shave. The head of […]
If you’re looking for premium quality certified organic men’s skincare made right here in God’s Own, then Rage Against Chemicals should be your first and only choice. Our recommendation this month is Rage Against Chemicals’ Certified Organic Face Cream. This performance moisturiser harnesses the nourishing properties of native New Zealand Organic Manuka Honey and Totara, […]
Be the toast of the town with dapper accessories in sophisticated black and pops of metal. Clockwise from bottom left: Belt $145 from R.M. Williams, Champagne flutes stylist’s own, Champagne by Champagne Bollinger, Candle holders by Stoff Copenhagen from $65 from Good Form, Cufflinks $145 and Pocket square $49 from Monti Castello
Make this sunny season your best one yet with our pick of accessories and gadgets for a fool-proof guide to Summer. BBQ Clockwise from bottom left: 5 in 1 BBQ tool set by Independence studios, $59.99 from Smith & Caughey’s, Cap by Levi’s X Barkers, $99.99 from Barkers, Pocket Squares $49 each from Monti Castello, […]
To hold a moment in time is a very magical experience for any artist and their audience. Whether it be a painter, poet or photographer, the single moment is fundamental and crucial to capture. The Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) are a perfect example of showcasing this devotion in art. Started in 2015, thousands of […]
When you think of Marathon running, you might instantly think of skinny people that need a good meal pounding the streets at insanely high pace for around 2 hours. You might also think that running 42.2 Kilometres is something only the insane would do. But, everyone’s favourite radio DJ Dom Harvey has proven, firstly to […]
December is a month where you need to sit back and reflect on the year gone by and get excited about the the year to come. With the stresses of the calendar year coming to a close and the Christmas season building momentum, we’ve got to make sure not to over indulge and take a […]
Sometimes the sun’s rays are not enough to provide you with sufficient amounts of Vitamin D for healthy development and a strong immune system. Better You Dlux Vitamin D Oral Spay provides you with superior absorption and a convenient way to get the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D your body needs to stay healthy. […]
We all walk this earth thanks to healthy sperm. About 15 percent of couples are infertile, however. Therefore, there’s a necessity, if anything, to make sure we get checked for the sake of future generations. Sex, fertility, and pregnancy is a tricky process, dependent on many factors. A low sperm count can be due to […]
As I raced around the corner from a tar seal road to a metal road the back of Rolls-Royce’s latest model, a Super Luxury SUV, swung out, I’d clearly taken it too fast, but before I could even think to correct, the four-wheel steering system took over and I was back in control. While, this […]
Mclaren is going all out with its newly introduced Speedtail Hyper-GT, a true successor to everyone’s 90s favourite, the Mclaren F1. To fit the teardrop shape design and throwback to the F1, the Speedtail’s drivers seat is centred, with the two passenger seats placed on either side and behind. In the world of supercars, being […]
Coming from a man with a personal connection and history to wheelchairs, I think that this concept vehicle is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. The world’s first graphene wheelchair. This new concept chair is stylish, swift to ride and (fort optimal speed) as light as a feather. Literally. The Swiss wheelchair manufacturing company, Küschall […]
You’ve gotta love the French. The Eiffel Tower. Cheese. Beautiful people. Equally as beautiful cars. The French-owned Peugeot has been pushing out top-notch vehicles since their humble beginnings in 1810. Admittedly, they weren’t sending out superclass electric concept vehicles, but bicycles and coffee mills. As they grew in popularity, Peugeot put out some seriously impressive […]
The best quotes always share common traits, they cut to the heart of the matter and make hard concepts simple truths. They’re aspirational, and they’re the product of a lifetime of mistakes that have been learnt from. After monetising an air-mattress to help make rent in 2007, Brian Chesky has started an accomodation revolution around […]
As I spent the weekend in my garden I was reminded of the inspiration derived from seeing something grow. We grow a plant or inspire growth in our children or business, but how much effort do we put into growing ourselves? The speed and ability at which you are able to grow will most certainly […]
In the last couple of months, I have lost count of the number of business owners asking my opinion on what will happen with SEO in 2019 Having just finished writing a book about SEO for global publisher Penguin Random House, I have studied and researched the trends, data, and results. Whilst there are a […]
Since 2010 The Adecco Group is proud to have united thousands of people through sport every year for charity. Each year a select group of colleagues and associates from across the world experience the program as Win4Youth Ambassadors. They attend a sports training camp and face the biggest sporting challenge of their lives at the […]
The silly season is upon us! In business, December is typically a mixed bag, with many of us trying to tie up the last few loose ends. On one hand, the holidays are just around the corner, on the other, there is still so much to be done before you check out. Even though you […]
This year has been enormous for me personally and professionally. At the start of the year, I decided to expand my family insurance business, Evergreen Life. For 15 years it had just been me in the trenches but I took on six new guys in very quick succession. I hired a General Manager, got some […]
Trees. For many of us they are those irritating things that block out the sun, harbour noisy birds and have roots that create havoc with our drainage systems. It seems like only yesterday that our years of badgering lawmakers finally got them to relinquish their authoritarian control of the vegetation in our backyards enough to […]
The M2 Man of the Year was a night of celebration and with summer just around the corner, a refreshing Aperol Spritz went down a treat. The team at Aperol have very kindly given us their Aperol Spritz recipe so you can enjoy this cocktail at home with friends. How To Make A Perfect Aperol […]
Last issue we covered some outstanding Pinot Noirs from this part of the world. Here we talk about its closest cousin the Pinot Gris – thought to be a mutant clone of Pinot Noir and named Pinot Gris because of the greyish/blue colour of the grapes’s skin (Gris being French for ‘grey’). Originating from Burgundy, […]
Gin is in the midst of a renaissance, and many believe that we have Hendrick’s to thank for that. Back in the late 90s Hendrick’s Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, started experimenting with small batch gin. Instead of going down the same tried and true paths that other distillers plodded, Gracie blazed her own trail with […]
I’ll spare you the details of what I was doing in 2007, it’d make some of you feel far too old, and others far too young, but suffice to say it was a great year unless you maybe had a subprime mortgage of some kind. Fortunately, wine growers have better sense than bankers. Bollinger in […]
Age: 36 Occupation: Principle dentist and owner at Dentistry For Chickens What’s your morning routine? The alarm goes off at 4.30am in the morning. Most days I’ll get to a 5am F45 class, otherwise I head in to the gym for an hour. Then I get home and start preparing breakfast for the family and […]
Age: 44 Occupation: Mortgage broker / Franchise Owner at Mike Pero Mortgages What’s your morning routine? Gym or morning walk at 5.30am. School run at 7.15am before settling in to work at 8am. What advice would you give your 20 year old self? At 20 I was at Uni doing a BA degree because I […]
Age: 46 Occupation: Sales Leadership Consultant and Web Entrepreneur What’s your morning routine? Get the kids to school, go to the gym, have breakfast, make a list, start work. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Be a grandfather, travel the world, with and without my children, make a bucket list. What […]
Books are one of those gifts you are bound to receive from a loved one at Christmas. What with the advancement in technology, even the traditional page-turn can be done electronically. So it’s of no surprise that the global electronics giant, Amazon Kindle, have had so much success since its launching in 2007. A Kindle […]
Introducing the New Freeview Recorder by Dish TV, the first recorder powered by Android TV available in New Zealand. Watch, record and stream great local and international content, all subscription-free, through the best Freeview experience to date; and subscribe to extra streaming apps or download more on Google Play. With a dedicated 1TB storage, 4K […]
Every party needs a good lighting setup. Nanoleaf Smart Panels are boards of light that respond to the type of music you’re rocking out to. Just use the partnered app to design your own personal light-show. It uses advanced technology to read the codes of the songs played and reacts to music in real-time. For […]
One of the worst feelings in the world is seeing the battery on your device blink at one percent – especially when there’s no chargers or powerpoints in sight. A Kickstarter campaign that’s getting global attention, TinyJuice is a little lifesaver in your pocket. It ensures fast, wireless QI charging with a high conversion rate […]
M2 and Ermenegildo Zegna hosted an invite only cocktail party in a private home in Orakei, Auckland, Thursday 8 November. Guests were treated to Campari and Aperol cocktails, delicious nibbles while mingling over Zegna’s latest clothing range. A fun evening ensued.
Picking a fragrance to go with your look is important. It’s one of the first impressions you’ll make on someone. What does it say about you? Are you traditional, or are you willing to take a step into the mysterious unknown? Taking all this into account, Calvin Klein has gone all in with their Eau […]
Stay at the New Zealand’s first “smart” hotel here At any time of the year, Queenstown is a magnet for travellers from around the world. They are drawn to its idyllic beauty and gentleness. It’s a town that brings in over two million visitors a year with its warmth and undeniably stunning scenery. Now, it’s […]
That toothy twang of a banjo is a delightful sound to hear. Admittedly, the trusted banjo has had a bit of a reputation in modern times. You wouldn’t be the first to think of bearded, toothless rednecks sitting beside a swamp, chewing tobacco and plucking on their instruments. Now imagine that sound amplified 120 dB […]
M2 Magazine’s Champagne Bollinger Man of the Year is a highlight of any social and cultural calendar. It’s when the red carpet rolls out, the Champagne Bollinger pours freely, Rolls Royce parks their flashest Cullinan models at the door and the guests arrive suited and looking suave. Friends, family, TV personalities and New Zealand’s finest […]
Having a good cultural understanding and looking back on history are important skills for our nation to have. Though we are only a small island at the bottom of the world, our mana is strong because we have such a good comprehension of our cultural fabric. Ben Mikha has recently used his social influence to […]
By Jamie Trower All poetry needs to rhyme – that’s a fact. When I hear ‘poetry’, I think Dr. Seuss…I think New Zealand’s own, Sam Hunt. I think cigarette-smoking hipsters clicking and talking about their feelings. But after I read A Sign of Light I was pleasantly surprised. Not just because I know the guy, […]
It’s at this point in the magazine, once all of the formalities are done with, that I like to give a little warm up to the issue’s content with a little life lesson or two extracted from something topical or someone who appears within these pages. It’s at this point now that I find myself […]
Located in South Australia, 100 kilometres from Adelaide, sits the idyllic Clare Valley. Famously renown as a thriving food and drink hub, this Aussie destination is a Mecca for winemakers. The climate allows for hot days and cool nights allowing the grapes to ripen and thrive more evenly. Imagine: miles upon miles of lush green […]
M2 gets very excited when Elon Musk does something. He always seems to be in the news coming up with the latest, wackiest ideas like a flame thrower or tunneling under LA. Now Musk has taken it one step further and promised via Twitter that he’s going to have the first base on Mars no […]
From: Square Enix Platform: Xbox One, PC, PS4 Out of 10: 9.5 I’ve been a massive fan of Tomb Raider since the original in ‘96 when it changed the way video games were played forever. 1996 doesn’t sound that long ago but games were 2D back then. Lara Croft changed everything. The intelligent (and difficult) […]
No Limits By Joanne Black I found this life story of Craig Heatley very hard to put down. I’ve heard a lot about Craig Heatley, but as I was a teenager in the 80’s, my focus then was on the music & fun, rather than the titans of New Zealand business. Some really good insight […]
Our Milky Way is an infinite spectacle of clustered stars and planets. Its gaseous giants have formed over billions of years, slowly munching on space matter and other galaxies. Think of a big cosmic, cannibal Very Hungry Caterpillar. Over eons, rogue stars were swallowed in the Milky Way’s gas clouds when they got too close. The […]
Ever since its building in 1994, the Sky Tower has always been a central beacon to any weary Auckland traveller. No matter where your location in the CBD, you can always glance skyward and know exactly where you are. Its needle-like design really dominates the Auckland skyline and is easily distinguishable to us Kiwis. Just […]
For any gamer, any time spent away from their sacred computer/console screen can be a chore. So when the parents or significant other comes up with the idea of going for a weekend away, their chest becomes tight and anxiety kicks in. Everyone who knows hotels recognises the Hilton. In the Panama Hilton, there’s a […]
Crawl back to your younger years with another outing into wizard land. The second outing in the spinoff series of Fantastic Beasts has our protagonist Newt (Eddie Redmayne) become the personal hitman for Dumbledore (Jude Law) trying to stop Gellert Grindelwald (played by Johnny Depp this film, and Colin Farrel in the previous film). The […]
Old scores are settled in Creed II when Rocky’s old nemesis Ivan Drago returns with his demon spawn of a boxing prodigy. Creed has a personal score to settle on behalf of his dad, who was punched to death in Rocky IV by Drago. Can a grudge match cure the guilt Rocky has had to […]
David Fincher and the original cast and crew step down from this soft reboot of the The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo line of films to allow new blood to have a go. Director Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead) and actress Claire Foy (The Crown) pick up the reigns to take the series forward. Along with […]
Rami Malek faces the hardest role of his life as he takes on the god-like figure of Freddie Mercury. Bohemian Rhapsody charts the highs and lows of Queen, a band that helped define a generation. From their early days, through to Freddie’s rocky solo career on to their reuniting for Live Aid. A brilliant tragedy, […]
Winner of the Spatial Purple Pin at this year’s Best Design Awards, the Waterview Connection by Warren and Mahoney Architects for New Zealand Transport Agency has been called a project of “national significance” by our government. The project highlights the need for designs to be more than just functional and must also be beautiful and […]
Alternative rockers unite. The genre-mixing duo, Twenty One Pilots, have truly defined indie-rock music in the last few years. Ukuleles, rap, balaclavas, heavy drums, poetic lyrics…need I go on? The Ohio-based band’s musical style has paved the way for the new-age music industry. From their eclectic studio albums to their energetic stage performances, these boys […]
Rolling thunder, spinning tornados and howling winds would scare many men away, especially when battling those conditions in the name of Art. James Smart is not one of those men. He jumps at the chance to get in, get up and get close to some seriously hairy storms, and the art really is breathtaking. Born […]
For a little country at the bottom corner of the map, New Zealand continues to send its best and brightest off to battle or brighten the world. And, they do a pretty good job of making sure the country keeps shaping itself in its own unique image here at home too, whether it be entertaining […]
So, Justin Timberlake has written a book; Hindsight & All the Things I Can’t See In Front of Me. Wow! Yet another celebrity kiss and tell featuring ruminations of a spoiled brat’s cash, girls and party-soaked life. Taking time out to read this epistle is going straight onto my “To Do” list – somewhere between […]
It’s hard to think of comedy without Sir Billy Connolly. The man is funny, intelligent and (most importantly) respectful. His stand up comedy sketches are renowned for their wit, poignant social commentary… and of course: his foul language. Born in 1942 in Glasgow, Scotland, Billy grew up in a tiny apartment with his teenage mother, […]
The Flash is a fast-paced superhero series that follows the high-speed adventures of Barry Allen [played by Grant Gustin]. With season five about to premiere on Sky 5 and neon, we catch up with the lead actor to find out what fans can expect from the upcoming storylines of the epic DC Comics drama… In […]
Apple and Amazon have recently become the first publicly listed US companies worth over a trillion dollars. Accordingly, it’s appropriate to reflect on some of the lessons that New Zealand companies can learn from the largest and fastest growing companies in the world. Students of history may be aware that the Dutch East India Company […]
When is a search engine not just a search engine? When it becomes a verb. As the global phenomenon turns 20, we look back through the data files on the meteoric rise of Google to discover just how much it has transformed our lives. What were you doing in 1998? Watching Titanic win 11 Oscars […]
It’s time to bathe in nostalgia at some of the top NZ and global searches over the years since 2004 according to Google Trends – and we guess they’d know. 2004 Everyone was still obsessed with Peter Jackson’s The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. And also looking for info on obscure indie movie Napoleon Dynamite, […]
When a man wants his hair to look fly, nothing should stand in his way. You can never be too sure about certain hair gels. Will they make your hair slick and nice, or will you end up looking like Beaker from The Muppets? Tenax offers an Italian Strong Hold pomade to help guys feel […]
Nice watches aren’t just investments – they’re so much more than just that. They’re life long partners. TAG Heuer have been passing out many really nice watches for 55 years and have made a name for themselves in the world of wrist-pieces. TAG Heuer have recently released a new Carrera model with Heuer 02 movement […]
The latest collection from Pierre Cardin plays with textural design detail, created through jacquard weaving. Exploring unique weave structures creates a softness that sits comfortably with cottons, linens and light wools across the wardrobe. Fresh, washed pastel tones are intricately woven against neutral bases, further enhancing the natural aspect of each design.
It might not feel like it, but the festive season is just around the corner! So, there’s no time like the present to start sorting out your gifts. With a great online store, exclusive gift packs, a range of premium brands, gift wrapping and free delivery on all orders over $150, Liquor King (LK) is […]
You deserve the best, and so does your beard. For much of our history as men we have left smearing chemicals all over ourselves to the fairer sex. Why should we start now? Rage Against Chemicals understands how we think and has come up with a range of products that meet our needs without having […]
Ever walked into a gym, or sat with your friends who know all there is to know about how to burn carbs and been baraged with a flurry of conflicting information? That’s what Dr Nic Gill is here to clear up. As the All Blacks’ strength and conditioning coach for the last 11 years, Dr […]
Every morning before I go into work, I make sure to pick up a coffee from the cafe next door. Why? Because I like the atmosphere and the people, sure, but also because it feels that if I don’t get my morning cup of Joe, I won’t function for the rest of the day. I […]
Winter is over so it’s time to bust out the BBQ, go on some bush walks, and generally enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately it’s not that easy. While us Kiwi blokes may all consider ourselves rugged outdoorsman, that doesn’t mean we can take things like a thin ozone layer and that muddy pool down in […]
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It’s November and you know what that means. Movember. The annual event that involves the growing of a moustache to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer and suicide awareness. Started by a group of blokes in South Australia, this initiative has raised up to $174 million worldwide. Us Kiwi […]
If you wanted to know what progressive luxury and speed looks like then look no further than the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQ Silver Arrow. Designed as a homage to the record-breaking W 125 car from 1937, the Vision EQ Silver Arrow is a sight to behold. Unfortunately as this is only a one seater you won’t […]
When we think of motorbikes, we think of the big names – Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Harley Davidson. Founded in 1903, Harley Davidson has long been considered the most appealing brand of bike. With its rugged look and throbbing engines, you watch in awe and splendour whenever a Harley Davidson passes you in the street. […]
Where ‘flying’ and ‘space’ is concerned, minds automatically float towards SpaceX, NASA and high-powered rockets. Business magnate, philanthropist and investor, Paul Allen wanted to help change that mindset, though. The recently passed Microsoft co-founder wanted to help build another sort of space explorer. A very, very big plane with the ability of flying into the […]
You know what they say…sometimes you have to look to the innocence of childhood to come up with the best, innovative new ideas. The global toy brand, Lego and their technical team got thinking of a new motorcycle that could tackle any type of terrain. After coming up with their first few concepts and they […]
I know it’s strange to begin a motoring review with a short essay on the nuances of human nature’s desire to balance a spectrum of extremes as summarized by ancient Eastern philosophy. But bear with me for bit as I work to find a segue into the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid – something that is […]
You might look at me, the editor of a Men’s Lifestyle magazine, and imagine that my life is all about beard oils, tailored suits and night serum, but I do actually come from humble working stock. In fact, I come from a long line of truck drivers. Even my great grandfather drove the equivalent of […]
Several years ago I read a great book by Jay Abraham called “Getting everything you can from all you’ve got”. It is a good reminder to us all that we have endless resource around us that we can use but so often we fail to realise its hidden value. Earlier this year, Les, my business […]
