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Matthew McConaughey: The Air-Conditioned Gypsy

April 13, 2009

To really get to know Matthew McConaughey, you have to hear his tales from the road. Like about the KKK brisket guy in Waco, or the 7,200-mile trek in his Airstream. Because at heart he’s a vagabond.

Buy the Right Shoe

April 13, 2009

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What an athlete really needs is knee-saving cushioning and the support of a cross-trainer. The engineers at Reebok agree.

The World’s Toughest Camera

April 13, 2009

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It can be slammed against rocks, dunked in 30 feet of water, and used as a footstool by a 220-pound man-and will still snap crystal-clear shots.

Irish Whiskey Revival

April 13, 2009

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A toast to ancient Irish monks — and modern Irish distillers — for perfecting the drink that saved the world.

Go Before It’s Gone: Isla Guadalupe

April 12, 2009

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This island 210 miles south of San Diego is possibly the greatest place on Earth to view great white sharks in action — drop a cage in the water, add some chum, then jump in and watch the show thrash around you. But all of that is changing, and fast: The Mexican government last year [...]

Survival Skills: Jack LaLanne

April 9, 2009

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The king of fitness on what to eat, how to live, and keeping your woman happy — even in your 90s.

Your Perfect Weekend: April 10-12

April 9, 2009

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Fight the urge to spend your Easter Weekend lazing around eating chocolate bunnies and instead opt for some sunshine at Cocoa Beach, guzzle some suds in Oregon, or catch some of the best skateboarders on the planet compete for the coveted title of Ultimate Boarder.

In the May Issue: Matthew McConaughey

April 8, 2009

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In the May issue of Men’s Journal, on newsstands now, Matthew McConaughey opens up about living a celebrity life on the road in his Airstream, and Todd Palin introduces readers to Alaska's brutal Iron Dog race.

The Bear Grylls Survival Manual

April 6, 2009

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It’s rough out there, so who better to teach us how to endure – and thrive – than TV’s best-known survivalist, Bear Grylls? Disclaimer: We don’t recommend a diet of raw snakes and goat testicles.

Baseball’s Bug Problem

April 6, 2009

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In a matter of years, an unassuming beetle could spell the end of big leaguers’ favorite bat.

View from the Top: The Tyrol Overlook

April 4, 2009

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The Austrians show the world how a mountaintop overlook is done.

An Orgasm a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

April 3, 2009

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Tell your wife she can't argue with science: You need to have at least three orgasms a week. More sex means living longer, and one doc claims it can add up to eight years to your life.

Your Perfect Weekend: April 3-5

April 2, 2009

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You may want to stay in and finish the tournament madness you started two weeks ago, but don’t miss a chance to kick off April with music and wakeboarding in Arizona, bourbon and BBQ in Maryland, and movies and wine in Vail.

Iron Todd Palin

April 1, 2009

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Last time you saw Todd Palin he was standing quietly, uncomfortably by his woman on the campaign trail, as she got alternately pilloried and praised. Now meet him on his own terms, as a blue-collar outdoorsman who competes in one of the toughest races on Earth.