Category Archives: Other

Over the last two weeks I took a 50% break from my regular work (whatever that means) and made some other things. Here they are: A nice place to hang my TV, a nice place to showcase my magazines, a … Continue reading →

I have had an absolutely amazing 2011. It’s hard to imagine, but this was the year I went ice racing in Sweden with Mazda, I drove my first Ferrari around the Fiorano racetrack and I felt the love of friends … Continue reading →

Yesterday night I hosted the shorts competition for Ciné Premières 2011. A film festival dedicated to French cinema. With some great entries it promised to be quite the night. And it didn’t disappoint. Especially meeting directors Julien Petit, Olivier Treiner, … Continue reading →

It’s been one hell of a week. I drove a Range Rover Evoque and an all electric Nissan Leaf. I was in the UMCG hospital for work and non-pleasure. I briefed, debriefed and rebriefed 12 students to make sure they … Continue reading →

I first met the GT-R in Gran Turismo 2 on my Playstation. We got along from the get-go. A leftfield choice for speedmerchants. Insane amounts of horsepower out of very low key design and components. And the GT-R has grown … Continue reading →

Hi. I’m Rutger Middendorp (1977). My job is finding stories. Whether it is the story of a start-up company that wants to make a name for itself, a large enterprise that needs to tell people why they’re a great employer … Continue reading →

As a result of my overwhelming amount of activities, I tend to end up in a newspaper article every now and then. [All in dutch] Creatieve stad Als er iets gezegd moet worden over het fenomeen “de Creatieve Stad” of … Continue reading →

As a result of the demise of the Bizner bank, I have a new bankaccount. So please update your records and send me all your money. Rabobank: 127486658

After another year filled with talks and typing I find myself in the midst of sawdust, tools and plans. I’m on a DIY sabbatical of about seven weeks. Two more to go. And although not every second is enjoyable (falling … Continue reading →

I got a call last week from the NOS Journaal op 3 if I could help them with an item on innovation in 2010. Today journalist Harro Brouwer came by for the interview which will be aired tonight at 22.50 … Continue reading →

As most of my loyal readers know I am smack dab in the middle of the mother of all renovations. We’ve been working on our house for close to three years now. Now in those three years I have learned … Continue reading →