The home of blatant consumerism is back to steal your monies. This is Shut Up & Take My Money, your friendly neighbourhood friend that knows what you want before you do.

Cervélo x Lamborghini P5X 

When a Canadian bicycle maker and Italian supercar maker team up, this is the result. The P5X features some of the boldest lines ever seen on a triathlon bike and it performs exactly how it looks – bloody fast. The space age bike features advanced racing technology which isn’t specified but looking at the price tag and the design, expect lots of carbon fibre and cutting edge aerodynamics. Besides the vented disc brakes front and rear, the P5X also features a striking black and yellow paint job with Lamborghini’s signature ‘Y’ motif. Only 25 examples will be made so if you have a spare $20,000 to drop, you better move fast.

BUY $20,000

The Dalmore 45

Another fine whisky has dropped on our radar and this time it comes from Scottish distillery The Dalmore who have unveiled a limited 500 bottle run of their coveted 45-year-old single malt. The Dalmore 45 will be made available globally on April 1st (no joke) and is almost guaranteed to skyrocket in price over time. US$12,500 per bottle will afford lucky buyers an accompanying decanter designed by the French crystal house Baccarat. The liquid gold meanwhile has been aged in multiple casks of American white oak ex-bourbon origin before being transferred into two different Vintage Graham’s Port Colheita pipes. Don’t mix Coke with this one. 

BUY $12,500

Justin Timberlake’s SoHo Penthouse

You might not have the swagger of JT but you can certainly live like him. The mega star has listed his his SoHo apartment for sale for a cool US$7,995,000. The New York City penthouse features 80-square metres of prime real estate in a wraparound terrace design. There’s also a fireplace, electric shades, and three bedrooms. There’s also marbled floor heating in the bathroom and a frameless glass shower. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy there’s a fitness room and 24-hour door guy/concierge to make sure you can slip in and out of home in privacy.  

BUY $7,995,000

Sean Woolsey Pool Table

Designer pool table. That’s all that needs to be said. Okay, we’ll say a bit more. This one comes from accomplished designer Sean Woolsey and his latest efforts involves a beautiful unit crafted from American black walnut. This is further paired with a black powder coated stainless steel base and black tour felt to polish off the look. Drop pockets? You guessed it. Black leather. 

BUY $25,000

Malibu Auto Museum 

Ever wanted your own car museum, cars included? That can be arranged. The Malibu Auto Museum is up for sale and it comes with 650 square metres of floor space basking in natural  light. There’s a large driveway complete with semi-trailer access for easy pick-up and delivery, and there’s humidity, temperature and dust control to ensure your prized steeds stay in top shape. The current owner is also open to off-loading some of his rides to the right buyer so keep those cheque books open.

BUY $10,000,000

Superfly GTO 42

Ignore the douchey name and the Superfly GTO is actually a pretty sweet Nordic-built vessel that oozes charm and charisma on the seas. The rear of the cockpit features twin lounges made for socialising or lounging on. The heavily sculpted design evokes supercar proportions complete with flat rear tail lamps, but it’s not just the looks that are fast. The Superfly GTO 42 features carbon fibre construction and a top speed of 50 knots. When it’s time to slow down and bask in the finer fruits of life, there’s a dining table, large bathroom and stateroom with a king sized bed. Giggity.

BUY $TBC

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It’s often said that men are peacocks, if that were the case, then some Australian men would be considered to be the most lacklustre peacocks around. This makes for the perfect opportunity to make a fashion statement. With racing season soon starting down-under, we thought we’d start out with suit accessories. Once you’ve followed our guide to pick out the perfect getup, refer to the tips below for some ideas to really catch the eye of some prospective hens.

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Lapel Flower

It’s no secret that girls like flowers, with this in mind it’d be a good idea to try fitting one to your suit. These days, most well-made blazers have a real button hole in the collar, a perfect spot to pop in a posy. Try something bright, cheerful and with a pleasant aroma. TIP: You can often pick these up very cheap online at eBay. Buy a few and keep them for special events.

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Tie Pins & Bars

I’m a massive fan of tie pins. Mainly because I’m prone to getting my tie snagged or stuck in anything. Keeping a tie secure and looking sharp isn’t hard with a bar or stud pin. These days tie pins come in all shapes and sizes but if you’re a traditionalist stick to a sold metal bar. Ensure the tie clip is not winder then the tie.

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Braces

Suspenders or braces are a perfect way to keep your pants up, and they also eliminate the need for a belt. This is good news for guys with a bit more meat on their bones whom dislike the obligatory pot belly protrusion when buckling up. Also note that girls love playing around with the straps.

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Contrast Buttons

By now most of you should be familiar with the simplicity of sewing on a button to a jacket or other piece of clothing. Perhaps try replacing your current suit buttons with something with a bit more colour or contrast to show off some individuality. Horn or Metal looks particularly good.

Pocket Square

Pocket squares are nothing new, in fact they’re centuries old. No longer used for wiping noses, they are the perfect way to bring a dash of colour and class to an outing. Have fun with folding them in different ways and soon you will find that a suit without a square is almost bare. We recommend opting for quality silk or linen pocket squares – the look and feel much better than the cheap and nasty versions.

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Huawei, the world’s second biggest smartphone manufacturer placed between Samsung and Apple is facing fresh controversy in Australia’s telecommunications landscape.

The government could potentially ban the Chinese telecommunications giant from taking part in the development of the country’s rapid 5G mobile network over national security concerns. If this happens it would be a major setback for Huawei which had already been blocked from tendering for the National Broadband Network (NBN) back in 2012.

The 5G network is a Fifth Generation mobile network technology that promises to bring increased connection speeds that eclipses the current 4G network. In real world application, the 5G network will support an array of modern innovations such as self-driving cars which require access to high-speed mobile data – the kind of data which the Federal Government doesn’t want falling into the wrong hands.

Huawei was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, an ex-People’s Liberation Army officer and Chinese businessman who is currently worth US$2.8 billion. His company is also privately owned by its employees under a complex shareholding system.

Just last month the Australian Financial Review reported that the newly formed Department of Home Affairs would conduct a national security assessment of the company. Under the new legislation the Federal Government will possess the power to instruct mobile carriers to take further action in protecting their networks against security breaches.

More specifically, the department outlined that “the Government is aware that the adoption of new technologies like 5G may introduce new threats and vulnerabilities”.

The Australian spokesman for Huawei Australia rebuked the claims and said that its 5G technology was not a security risk.

“We are committed to openness and transparency in everything we do,” the statement read.

Fergus Hanson from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute told the ABC that there should be concern over using Huawei’s technology to build Australia’s 5G networks.

“Let’s say for example there’s a war. China decides to invade Taiwan, and then Australia suddenly becomes a hostile adversary,” Hanson said.

“[China] can switch their intent, and therefore harness these tools that they’ve got sitting there latently. Even if we believe in Huawei’s independence, at any point it could be forced under the control of the Chinese Government.”

Today also sees Huawei Australia announcing its new CTO for local operations, “5G expert” Dr David Soldani formerly of Nokia. Soldani will spearhead the Australian branch as the industry readies itself for the future rollout of 5G technology.

Huawei Australia CEO George Huang told ZDnet that “Huawei are also very happy to work with the government”.

“We are quite open to discuss anything with the government.”

Australia’s 5G network will form a major part of the country’s core infrastructure down the line as users continue to demand faster mobile internet for business and personal use.

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Two exceptional bottles, one terrifying price tag. The Macallan Peter Blake 1926 60-Year-Old and The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60-Year-Old are heading to auction and they’re expected to fetch between HK$3.6 – HK$4.6 million (AU$596,000-US$759,000) when they go under the hammer at Bonhams on May 18.

Bottled in 1986 as 24 examples (12 for the Blake and 12 for the Adami), the dynamic duo of the whisky world feature vintage labels designed by acclaimed pop artists Peter Blake and Valerio Adami. Blake is the man credited for creating the Beatles’ album cover for Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band whilst Adami is renowned for his abstract images in bold black lines. They also come complete with cabinets that mimic the brass and glass distillery spirit safe designs.

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“These bottles are incredibly rare,” says Daniel Lam, the head of fine wine and whisky at Bonhams in Hong Kong.

“The exceptional calibre of the whisky combined with the wonderful artwork from two towering figures of 20th century pop art – Peter Blake and Valerio Adami – represent a unique marriage of excellence.”

“Only 24 of these bottles were produced and the sale is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for collectors to acquire the holy grail of Macallan.”

This latest round of expensive vintage whisky is further proof that whisky investment funds and whisky cryptocurrencies are here to stay.

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Our quality of life is determined by the quality of our thoughts, how we choose to fuel our bodies, and how well we move. Yet we are a society filled with negativity, fast food and apathetic attitudes.As a Former Special Forces Soldier and now fitness advocate I am constantly trying to educate people on how to correctly look after their physical and mental health, but the one question I get most is, “Scott, what do I eat?”

Debunking The Myths

For breakfast everyday I have 4 Eggs, 2 rasher bacon, ½ an avocado and a cup of kale – oh, and an espresso of course.For years the food industry shunned eating any form of fats, pushing the low fat diet in our faces. We ate fat-free carbohydrates, which, in turn, made us hungrier and then heavier than ever. As a nation we are currently the fattest we have ever been and dying of food related diseases. Quit listening to the billion dollar food industry and listen to the facts I am going to give you about eating a high fat diet for weight loss, and general health and wellbeing.If you want to perform at your peak, have a shredded physique, and have enough energy to train the house down then it’s time you switch your body from using carbohydrates as fuel to a fat-burning machine.

Fats Improves Insulin Sensitivity & Accelerates Fat Burning

Your body requires a decent amount of fat to stay lean. Decreasing your carb intake and replacing it with healthy fats can improve your insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and support your metabolism.The primary role of insulin is to regulate blood-sugar levels. Insulin acts like a switch, after eating within the first few hours you burn carbohydrates for energy and store the extra calories as fat. When the switch is off, and insulin depleted, you begin to burn fat as fuel.Put simply, if you keep your insulin levels low you will be burning your own body fat. So switching out the high starchy carbs for a high fat alternative means accelerated fat burning. Our bodies were never designed to eat high starches or sugars. Grain products and concentrated sugars used to be absent from human nutrition.

Fat Crushes Food Cravings & Fill You Up For Longer

There’s nothing worse than eating a lower calorie diet that leaves you hungry all the time. Eating high healthy fat foods will fill you up for longer. Pair them up with a good dose of protein and it will curb your hunger and cravings substantially.Insulin greatly affects how hungry you feel; it causes hunger by lowering your blood sugar. When you get too much insulin, your blood sugar drops and you will get ravenously hungry. This can lead to you consuming to much food and gaining weight.RELATED: Researchers Say The ‘Fat But Fit’ Theory Is A MythWhen you eat foods like white bread and potatoes they will spike your blood sugar levels with a surge of insulin within minutes so the resulting rush of insulin stores the blood sugar away for hours later, causing your blood sugar to be lower than before you ate.This is when your body begins to think it has run out of fuel, but the insulin is still enough to prevent you from burning your own fat. The end result is hunger and a craving for more carbohydrates.

Fats Balance Hormones

Estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin are extremely important chemical massagers that affect many aspects of your overall health. The endocrine system works together to control the level of hormones circulating your body. Eating a variety of foods high in short, medium and long-chain fatty acids is key to keeping your hormones in check.Your body needs various types of fats to create hormones, including saturated fat and cholesterol. Not only are these essential fats fundamental building blocks for hormone production, but they keep inflammation levels low, boost your metabolism and promote weight loss and greater overall muscle gain.RELATED: The Truth About Peptide Use For Building MusclesAt the end of the day, the body will adapt to what fuel source it is given, there is no decline in performance if you’re on a high fat diet as compared to a high carb diet. Whatever you may believe to have read in the past, do some more research and find out the facts. I choose to eat a greater proportion of my calories from fat to help me achieve optimal body composition and positive metabolic adaptions.Not only will it help you stay lean, it will enhance your immune system, keep your bones healthy, provide energy and structural integrity for cells, protect the liver and enhance the body’s use of essential fatty acids. You wouldn’t put crap fuel in your Ferrari so why not start treating your body the same way?

Healthy Fats You Need To Eat

Consume fat the right way with these foods that are designed to work with your body.

• Salmon
• Avocado
• Coconut Oil
• Nut Butters
• Eggs
• Bacon
• Tuna in Olive Oil
• Butter
• Sugar-Free Cocoa and Chocolate
• Bulletproof Coffee
• Flaxseeds
• Coconut Milk
• Cream
• Olives
• Chicken Thigh
• Lamb

A Word Of Warning…

Be careful you don’t increase fats without lowering your carbohydrate intake or your body will be running two fuel sources and this will make you gain weight.Scott Evennett is an ex-Australian Commando and a health, fitness and mindset expert. You can find his custom nutrition programs via his site

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Prepare yourselves, local jet setters. Queensland is the new home to the funky accommodation chain known as W Hotels.

With 80 locations spanning the globe, Brisbane will be the latest city to join the family on the 1st of June this year when its doors officially open.

W Brisbane will be the city’s first five star hotel to open in 20 years whilst bringing with it the bold signature design and playful luxury.

It’s all good location-wise too with the brightly-lit W Brisbane bringing in stunning views of the Brisbane River foreshore, South Bank and Mount Coot-tha from where it sits at the western end of the CBD.

The hotel will also hope to inject a bit more life into the local social scene with three bars and restaurants opening as part of the establishment.

Guests can expect up to 312 stylish guestrooms, including 29 suites, two ‘Wow Suites’ and the ‘Extreme Wow Suite’ (the brand’s modern interpretation of a Presidential Suite) all with uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River.

The guestrooms meanwhile are all designed with custom furnishings and interiors inspired by Queensland’s heritage and laidback Aussie vibes.

On the service front the W brand’s Whatever/Whenever philosophy, will allow guests at the hotel have access to whatever they want, whenever they want it (the press release states within legal boundaries so that means no Hangover antics or pet tigers).

Those looking for more big names won’t be disappointed with W Brisbane welcoming its own Three Blue Ducks restaurant and the city’s first Edwards And Co hair stylist outpost.

Even weddings aren’t left off the table with W Brisbane offering a cool venue spanning 1,100 square metres.

The hotel will sit at 81 North Quay in Brisbane once the doors open in June.

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We all know (and love) the Italian mega millionaire, Gianluca Vacchi. The endless stream of Instagram posts that show off his lavish lifestyle, woman, yachts and now DJing gigs around the world are a constant source of entertainment.When you’re worth $450 million you’re going to do things differently, so differently in-fact that his next tattoo is of none other than himself.

A post shared by Gianluca Vacchi (@gianlucavacchi) on Mar 14, 2018 at 11:53am PDT

Yes, you heard right. Gianluca’s new tattoo across his back is a portrait of himself doing the ‘shh’ gesture. His latest Instagram post showed off the art with this very straight explanation.

When people talk inappropriately, they would do better investing that time on them and not in stupid criticism…this has always been the story of my life, but at the end unnecessary criticism has always had to stay quiet and shut the fuck up….enjoy, we just have one life

Will his new tattoo be enough to hush those criticising the millionaire / playboy / author / dancer / DJ? Unlikely, it’s probably like throwing jet-fuel on a fire. Regardless we’re happy to watch The People vs. Gianluca Vacchi show continue.For the sake of our enjoyment, we hope Gianluca never changes. Amen.

A post shared by Gianluca Vacchi (@gianlucavacchi) on Mar 8, 2018 at 10:24pm PST

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When a timepiece is nicknamed ‘The Unicorn’, you can guarantee that there’ll be a staggering price to match.

This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6265 is the elusive watch in question. Believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, its rarity stems from the fact that its case is made entirely from white gold – many believed that Rolex only ever made the iconic Daytona in yellow gold or stainless steel variants.

The watch left the factory in 1970 and found its way to a German retailer in 1971 before coming into the possession of John Goldberger, the owner who previously said that he would never sell the watch.

Thankfully for some lucky collector with deep pockets, Goldberger changed his mind in the name of charity and ‘The Unicorn’ will finally be heading to the Geneva-based auction house, Phillips, on May 12. The entire proceed from the sale will go to the Children Action foundation which specialises in working with suicide prevention and healthcare access alongside children from around the world.

Only time will tell if this rare piece of horology will top Paul Newman’s Daytona as the most expensive watch ever sold.

Now who said you can’t feel good about dropping $3 million dollars on a watch?

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Stephen Hawking, the modern world’s most renowned physicist has passed away at the age of 76. British media confirmed the news via a statement from Hawking’s family which revealed that he died peacefully in the early hours of the morning in his Cambridge home.

“His family have kindly requested that they be given the time and privacy to mourn his passing, but they would like to thank everyone who has been by Professor Hawking’s side – and supported him – throughout his life,” read the statement.

His three children including Lucy, Robert and Tim all shared their sorrow of their father’s passing.

“He once said, ‘it would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love’. We will miss him forever.”

Hawking is renowned for tackling some of the universe’s biggest mysteries and complex scientific phenomenons. Despite his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 1963 which gave him two years to live, Hawking survived against the odds to become one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein.

He’d also become the successor to Isaac Newton as a Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge and leave behind an illustrious legacy respected by millions around the world.

One of his most famous quotes was:

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