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The Spectacular Failure of Alec Baldwin

December 31, 2009

He’s the greatest comedic actor on television today. He has Oscar and Tony nominations and two Emmys to his name. And he just can’t figure out where it all went wrong.

Your Perfect Weekend October January 1-3

December 31, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend October January 1-3

Ring in the new year with the latest and greatest road hogs at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Michigan, or enter the cold fray of Wisconsin's Ice Wars on your snowmobile.

The Psychology of Beating Fear

December 30, 2009

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In his new book, "Extreme Fear," author Jeff Wise offers advice on keeping it together when danger or uncertainty looms.

Q&A: The NHL’s Winter Classic Ice Guru

December 29, 2009

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For the NHL’s 2010 Winter Classic, Dan Craig built a league-size hockey rink in Fenway Park. He explains how he and his crew did it amid the snowstorms and squalls of a Boston winter.

Save Your Skin from Winter

December 29, 2009

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Summer is simple: All you really need is sunscreen. But the dry, harsh winter months demand products that soothe several ailments. Here are the essentials.

A Mysterious Death at the South Pole

December 28, 2009

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Fifty people. The most remote base on the planet. No way in or out for eight months. Then one of them dies under curious circumstances. A new look into one of Antarctica’s most enduring enigmas.

What’s New: The Dreaded Feast

December 23, 2009

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Take a peek at P.J. O'Rourke's take on the holidays — and the thoughts of other famous authors.

What’s New: Pure Agave

December 22, 2009

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Enjoy the smooth, woody texture of a real tequila for a real man.

Why Sports Are for Losers

December 21, 2009

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There is a dirty truth that professional sports keeps hidden from fans. And that truth is: Watching sports sucks.

Goose, Cooked

December 21, 2009

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An urban nuisance, a golf course menace — but when prepared correctly, delicious.

Dr. Bob: The Optimum Heart Rate

December 21, 2009

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Dr. Bob on your ideal heart rate for exercising.

Holiday Gift Guide 2009

December 18, 2009

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No matter your budget, we’ve got the perfect present for everyone on your list — even if that includes you.

The Art of Neckwear Alexander Olch graduated from Harvard in 1999 with a degree in filmmaking and quickly established himself as…a tie maker. Like Olch’s recent film, The Windmill Movie, Alexander Olch cashmere ties exude subdued drama. [$140; olch.com] - - - - - - The Getaway Bag The Brothers Bray & Co. Weekender, inspired [...]

$300 OR UNDER

December 18, 2009

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Big Sound, Little ‘Phones The new Beats by Dre Solo: same thick bass, sonic clarity, and smooth style as the originals, but in a smaller, more portable package. [$200; beatsbydre.com] - - - - - - - The Fix is In The Brooks Tool Roll has barely changed since its debut in 1914 — it’s [...]

Watches

December 18, 2009

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Lustworthy Timepieces Under $1,000 By Benjamin Clymer Red8: Red8 is dedicated to producing the anti-luxury timepiece. While watch lovers obsess over Swiss brands, the company’s models proudly proclaim their Asian production. A bright-red crown adorns each watch, and the bezel is engraved with four related but seemingly random words. The Red8 is no slouch technologically, [...]