Mirror, Mirror
Reality television depends on charismatic contestants, and the Ganz sisters, a pair of identical-twin casting agents, are among its chief suppliers. The first article in a series on the hidden workings of reality TV.
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Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
Santa Fe is a small city of tourist squeezers wearing expensive belts, with lots of posh restaurants that were ready to sap my wallet. But among the joints I tried, and stands I hit on the street, I loved Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen the most for its low-key
14 November 2005
New York's currently: striking fear without warning U.S. quietly shares stolen Iranian laptop to prove Iran's pursuing big bad nukes. Bomber caught by Jordan confesses on TV. Iraqi defense official says most suicide bombers are Saudis arriving through Syria. Real-life Indiana Jones recounts how
Jack (August)
Surviving the delivery is one thing; living through weeks of midnight feedings, particularly when emergencies strike, is much worse. Our writer discovers the ancient conspiracy that keeps expectant parents in the dark.
Philips HE 592 earbuds
For the cost of the iPod, one should be able to expect near perfection. Odd, then, that the distinctive white earbuds—which make one a target for envy (and in some precincts, much worse)—don’t block out ambient sound. Not to worry; you can replace them for half the
11 November 2005
New York's currently: wondering WHEN IN HELL is a senator going to leak the rest of the Abu Ghraib photos? Suicide bomber kills 29 in Baghdad cafe popular with cops. Senate votes to strip Guantánamo detainees of right to challenge detentions--if passed, nullifying the 2004 Supreme Court
Take Your Seat, Please
Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week we answer a question that has plagued us all since the day after we invented plumbing.
Diane...
In 1990, Twin Peaks followers wanted to know who killed Laura Palmer. The producers of the show, on the other hand, may have wanted to know how to make a killing on Twin Peaks. Enter Diane…. Read by Kyle MacLachlan, this audiobook is a fascinating chronology of Agent Cooper’s
10 November 2005
New York's currently: wondering when these puddles are going to freeze Fifty-seven killed, over 100 wounded in Jordan hotel bombing--al Qaeda claims responsibility. "We thought it was fireworks for the wedding but I saw people falling to the ground." The history and tranquility of
Sharing Smokes With the Holy Spirit
Bumping into an acquaintance can change your day in profound ways. This is especially true when your friend has recently died, ascended to heaven, and been reborn as a vagrant.