This is a note from both Andrew and me: TMN has just passed the million mark for page views—in May, we served 1,070,300 pages—and we’d like to take a second to thank all those responsible for this great milestone: first, our family of contributors who
Roaming Italy for a perfect risotto, or sampling the new Bordeaux while staying in four-star resorts—the life of a food and travel writer rarely evokes pity. But is that only because its hardships haven’t been explained?
New York's currently: all BBQ'd out At least 11 killed in Baghdad car bombing adds to toll from bloody weekend in Iraq. Abu Ghraib interrogators began reporting allegations of prisoner abuse last November. Justice Department memo says torture "may be justified." Also, document by
“A backwards plus upside-down freestyle stroke, for which many swimmers wear goggles. Why?” If it is all right, I would like to answer the question. I swam competitively from 1996-2001 and I enjoy telling people about the world’s most under-appreciated sport. (You can find out more
My sister moved to Venice, Italy for a job so we went to visit her with my parents for a week. I had never been there; my wife was last there when she was a kid. People tell you ahead of time it’s a city of canals built on
Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week we instruct you on the basics of swimming, with many of the most popular strokes explained in detail. Except for the double-trudgen—because come on.
New York's currently: like Bronte, but with different accents Unsure if he saw the memo suggesting torture, Bush says he only authorized interrogations that were consistent with U.S. laws and treaties. Following G8 discussions, Bush acknowledges diminished expectation for NATO involvement in Iraq, while other leaders note
New York's currently: eight million complaints about the air-conditioning Iraqi government commits to interim constitution providing Kurdish veto power, but Shiite leaders vow to excise the clause next year. New poll: Uncertainty over the general direction of the country shifts U.S. voter support to Kerry. European
Of interest lately are special books, catchy songs, lovely clothes, and a slew of other wonderful items we’ve collectively enjoyed the last few weeks, and now wish to pass along for your very own summer pleasure.
Zipping to Monte Carlo, dropping by diamond shows on yachts, gazing at the languid models: All in a day’s work during Grand Prix weekend. But please, asks Preston Johns, where are the real celebrities?
