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Bob Lutz: The Last Great American Car Guy

February 27, 2009

Fighter jet–flying, horsepower-hungry Bob Lutz believes global warming is “a crock of shit,” yet GM’s vice-chairman is the driving force behind the Chevy Volt, an innovative electric car that calls to mind the company’s glory days of engineering ingenuity. And it still might not be enough to save GM.

Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 - March 1

February 27, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 - March 1

Spring is in our crosshairs. Until the weather improves, stay warm with hot barbecue in the desert, belly-warming wine in the city, or the strongest beer you'll ever taste in Boulder. And if still in the mood for something wintery, head to Squaw Valley.

Cross-Country Wonderlands

February 26, 2009

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Five of our favorite places to practice the art of skate-skiing.

Books: Barry Unsworth’s Land of Marvels

February 25, 2009

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Books: Barry Unsworth’s <em>Land of Marvels</em>

Booker Prize finalist Barry Unsworth's latest is set in 1914 Baghdad. It has nothing to do with the current war in Iraq — which means it has everything to do with the current war in Iraq.

Airport Gourmet

February 25, 2009

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Airport food has traditionally been a culinary bottom-feeder, but a recent smattering of higher-end terminal restaurants are starting to change that.

Tested: LP-to-MP3 Turntables

February 25, 2009

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A slew of turntables can convert vinyl records to MP3s by plugging directly into your computer, but that’s the only common denominator. DJ RJD2 tested three popular turntables to determine which work best.

Last Call for Old Cuba

February 24, 2009

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Want to see the island before its character is gone? Go now. Just be sure to plan extra carefully if you’re coming from the States.

The Devil’s Doorstep: A Visit with Scott Boras

February 23, 2009

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The Devil’s Doorstep: A Visit with Scott Boras

Scott Boras, baseball’s all-powerful attack-dog agent, has been called many things — not least among them, “the anti-Christ.” But I believed him to be a force for good. How to reconcile this? I paid him a visit.

The World’s Rarest Car

February 23, 2009

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If you want to see the world's only Phantom Corsair, you best get yourself down to Florida's Amelia Island.

Tested: Computer Speakers

February 20, 2009

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Thanks to the digital revolution, computer speakers have gone from beep-booping afterthoughts to breeding grounds for innovation, with companies working hard to pull big sound from small packages. We hit play on iTunes and tested five of the newest systems.

Cassavetes’s Faces: The Original Indie

February 20, 2009

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Cassavetes’s <i>Faces</i>: The Original Indie

Faces (1968), a devastating portrait of a disintegrating marriage, was John Cassavetes’s biggest success.

Your Perfect Weekend: February 20-23

February 19, 2009

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Since the last days of February provide some of the deepest powder of the year, we give you the best places to get your skiing, sled dog racing, and even snowkiting fix this weekend.

Inside Obama’s Game

February 19, 2009

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For the president, who learned to play on the public courts of Honolulu, hoops has always been more than a game or a workout. Can anyone doubt that the hottest invite in Washington is going to be a game of pickup with the Athlete in Chief?