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The First Kiss Matters Most

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The first kiss is the deal breaker. Most women have decided in the first five minutes of meeting you whether or not they would sleep with you. If we won’t, the signs are pretty clear: we won’t make much eye contact and will avoid physical contact at all costs. If … Read More

Bus Battle: Mazda CX-9 vs. Dodge Journey R/T

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Now that gas is cheap suddenly again, maybe you’ve reconsidered downsizing, and you still want a big people-mover for your softball team, salsa band, family or self. We present some pros and cons of two substantial crossovers. Mazda CX-9 SUV Seats: Seven Pros 1) It won the 2008 NAIAS North … Read More

Coffee Could Be Good

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Don’t be ashamed. If you, like 90 percent of North American men, are a regular coffee drinker, there’s no need to consider your daily ritual to be a vice. Coffee, an addictive stimulant, often gets a bad rap, but new studies are showing that your Starbucks habit may actually be … Read More

Explorer Mouse

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I’m not a fan of the mouse pad. Aside from that ridiculous name, I find shameless attempts at self-promotion (i.e. place company logo here), dumb pictures of the family pet, or some ridiculously trippy, colourful swirls. Luckily, I’ve shelved the pad for Microsoft’s Explorer Mouse, which functions on virtually every … Read More

A Second Look at Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine’s most surprising grape might just be Sauvignon Blanc, a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. Initially a rather quiet grape, after being planted in New Zealand in the 1970s, it soon made wines of screaming pungency and raciness. Marlborough Sauvignon is now one of the world’s most distinctive kinds of wine. … Read More

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