Wait a Minute, Mr. Postman
The U.S. and the U.K. have much in common, but not postage. A duo account for the mysteries of two very different mail systems.
Rosecrans Baldwin
TMN Is Looking for a Summer Intern
TMN is looking for an intern for Summer 2009. The internship is unpaid and done where you like. You’re required to supply your own computer, web connection, and green visor. Most likely your work will include helping out with the headlines and a few editorial projects, but it also
The 2009 Zombie Poll is now open
Update: The Zombie Poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted! The 2009 Tournament of Books Zombie Poll is now open, so please click here and vote for your favorite book. Please note that you can only vote once. Also, you don’t need to give us your
The Best Worst Curse
To Pasha Malla, Fuck you so very much. You wrote the best description of love I have ever seen or could hope to imagine. You made me remember and to miss what it’s like to love somebody in the real world, and to see the miracle of them looking
TMN Talks with Jad Abumrad
To inaugurate a new feature on TMN we’re calling TMN Talks, this Friday we’ll be joined by the great Jad Abumrad, co-host of one of our favorite radio shows, Radio Lab. Jad and the whole Radio Lab staff are kicking off their fifth season this week. The
Lauren Cornell
Hometown: Manhattan Currently residing in: Brooklyn Occupation: Executive Director, Rhizome & Adjunct Curator, New Museum Childhood hero: My friends have always been my heroes. What’s your favorite Internet toy at the moment? I don’t play with toys. I’m a news addict and I look at art online
Still Here
Talking about Girl Talk, The New York Times feels it's necessary to explain that hip-hop uses sample loops, but then throws down “At times the album sounds like a cleverly programmed K-tel compilation.” Aren’t more readers familiar with how rap works than the TV compilation
Weekend Edition
We’re trying something new today. Friday’s afternoon headlines will be called the “Weekend Edition” from now on, packed full of our favorite long stories from the week (what’s called “Print for the Commute” on other days) for your leisurely Saturday morning reading, and various diversions, videos and
Summer Vacation
Deep in the dog days, we are going on vacation this week to conserve energy and work on some exciting new projects for TMN. We will resume publishing next Monday, July 21. Please excuse the interruption in your regular entertainment diet. We wish you all sunny days, good tennis, and
William Collick & Muhammida El Muhajir
Hometown: Philadelphia Currently residing in: Brooklyn Occupation: Co-Owners of Frank White cafe. William is also in experiential marketing for Audi USA and Muhammida is in PR/marketing and a filmmaker. Tell us a little about the relationship between Frank White (Notorious B.I.G.) and the surrounding area. Notorious