The 21st Century Driver

Despite what Nick Cage advocates, you should never drive angry. Unfortunately, being a wheelman in this day and age affords a man many opportunities to get the blood bubbling with rage. Classics like being cut off are practically de rigueur on any modern urban commute; and, certainly, SUVs swerving while … Read More

The 21st Century Golfer

For a theoretically minimalist game — no running, no body contact, no pads — golf is one of the more extensive sports when it comes to equipment. It also boasts some of the coolest gadgets and gizmos on the leisure market and, better still, is one of the rarest games, … Read More

Car extras

The Extras, Part I

What’s worth your dollar? After scores of extended drives in different compacts, sedans, crossovers, SUVs and trucks, I’ve assembled a list of what I deem essential amongst those extras your car dealer offers — and what to leave off. Ignore this at your own financial peril. The sunroof often goes … Read More

Spreed

If you already own an iPhone, you know it’s more than an iPod-with-a-phone; it’s an always-on mobile computing device. Since February, propeller heads the world over have been feverishly working to develop third party applications that help you unleash the iPhone’s mobile computing power by taking advantage of its features … Read More

Snowshoeing Close to Toronto

Snowshoeing has moved far beyond strapping those old wooden rackets that look like a John McEnroe special circa 1975. The footwear is now either made of lightweight carbon or aluminum frames. The geometric design shuns the old look and provides better floatation and uphill travel. The non-stick surface also allows … Read More

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