New York's currently: whatever's thicker than pea soup House approves intelligence restructuring bill 336-75; Senate to vote today. Under the bill, the new chief of intelligence may lose all authority without presidential backing. Ambassador's brief to U.N.: "No progress" in
This stunning debut EP from new-ish New York Band Sonoma Aero features waves of tough, confident guitar-bass-drum combos reminiscent of Swervedriver and Unwound, but they’re obviously onto something altogether their own—there’s something very special here. Deft, lazy vocals waft over a cauldron of intense
The past couple years we’ve had a party in the fall to celebrate TMN’s anniversary. Big hits, bright lights, one and all. But this year, due to our upcoming relaunch (of the redesign—righteous, really) we have postponed the party for spring, when we can blow out some
New York's currently: lighting candles in the window Bush wins backing for intelligence reform bill, hoping for congressional passage this week. 20 years later, string theory remains unexplainable, untestable, and not for the untrained. Kurds threaten to boycott election unless they can reclaim Kirkuk, a city of violently
The last time you played a board game you got the Adam’s apple caught in the funny-bone slot and then you couldn’t pass GO or collect $200. These days, however, board games are a lot more enticing and fun.
New York's currently: an isle of shoppers Gunmen attack U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia, take unknown number of local staff hostage. Increased attacks by insurgents in Iraq have left 80 dead in the last three days. Renewed Russian interest in nuclear arms sparks Wargames-like fears. IAEA
Working for 19 years on the fringe of the Iron Curtain, photographer Brian Rose captured the landscapes of central Europe with Bruegel’s sensitivity for how a setting tells a story. A conversation about his work, and a gallery of photos from his odyssey.
New York's currently: having eggnog for breakfast Best-dressed former top cop Bernard Kerik chosen to replace Tom Ridge. Car bomb kills 13 in Baghdad, just after rebels killed 12 while overtaking a police station. Bush affirms election path, dismisses postponing Iraqi elections. International aid groups tap Islamic
New York's currently: watching its windows stretch Pentagon says it will raise troop levels in Iraq to 150,000, the largest since the occupation began. Intelligence reports that Iran is still developing atomic weapons at secret military sites; U.N. inspectors request access. "HIV, the virus that
How can a rock band plan for the unknown? What good are hours of practice and training when it only takes one bad microphone to ruin a show?
