Archive | November, 2009
The Redemption of Tim McGraw
His fans know him as country-western icon, part-time movie star, and husband of Faith Hill. But few realize just how fierce the demons were that stood in his way.
Continue reading...Steam Machines
November 19, 2009
It took 103 years, but the longest-standing land speed record is finally history.
Continue reading...Your Perfect Weekend, November 20-22
November 19, 2009
Can’t decide between snow, adventure, and the finer arts? We’ve got you covered. This weekend, pack your skis and head off to Park City, UT for opening day, or explore the hidden rocks of Jewel Cave, SD to experience some natural beauty. For those with a more refined taste, jet off to London where movie buffs can bid for rare and vintage film posters.
Continue reading...Get On Your (Ski) Boots
November 18, 2009
To carve smoother, charge harder, or just get the feeling back in your toes, choose the right footwear carefully.
Continue reading...Adventure Central: Central America
November 18, 2009
The ideal low-cost getaway awaits in Central America — book it before you get left in the cold.
Continue reading...I Am Birdman, Hear Me Roar
November 17, 2009
Long before extreme sports, there was the Birdman race. The Rapu Nui tribesmen of Easter Island braved perilous cliff dives and shark-infested waters in an anything-goes pursuit of glory.
Continue reading...Q&A with The Messenger
November 17, 2009
A new film looks at the men whose job is to notify families that their loved ones aren’t coming home.
Continue reading...Basketball’s Unlikely Guru
November 16, 2009
How a former lawyer with little basketball training is helping the best NBA players become even better.
Continue reading...Dr. Bob: Anti-Aging Shot
November 16, 2009
Our in-house doc's views on human growth hormone shots
Continue reading...Tony Hawk: Catching Air Indoors
November 16, 2009
The expert skater takes us for a Ride
Continue reading...Coming Soon: The Volvo S60
November 13, 2009
Car companies like to draw out the introduction of new vehicles, parsimoniously releasing detail shots over a few weeks until finally pulling off the wraps. Volvo chose a more creative tack: it asked Turkish artist Eşref Armağan, blind since birth, to paint the upcoming S60 sedan.
Continue reading...“Resurrecting Eden,” Sunday on 60 Minutes
November 13, 2009
Iraq's fertile delta of shallow lakes, mudflats, and floodplains between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers has supported life for millennia. But this Cradle of Civilization almost didn't survive into the 21st century.
Continue reading...Why Haven’t We Cleaned Up Iraq?
November 13, 2009
To gauge the environmental impact of the invasion of Iraq, start with how devastated Iraq’s ecology was before the first bombs struck in 2003. Then factor in what the U.S. hasn’t done since.
Continue reading...Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15
November 12, 2009
This weekend trek the Florida seashore and take in one of the last Space Shuttle launches, rocket down the slopes at the opening of ski season in BC and Alberta Canada, or fuel your tanks at the Wine & Food Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Continue reading...The Healthy Way To Work
November 12, 2009
Five relatively minor adjustments to prevent big chronic problems later.
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