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My Favorite Things: Shep Smith

October 29, 2009

The 10-year vet of the Fox Report, which airs weeknights at 7pm on FOX News, talks about tailgating, on-air bloopers, and hangin’ with Rupert Murdoch.

Survival Skills: Charles Barkley

October 28, 2009

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Sir Charles, 46, is in his 10th year calling it like he sees it as an NBA analyst for TNT.

Viggo on his most violent scenes

October 23, 2009

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A peacenik in real life, Mortensen plays violent men as well as anyone, and so we were curious: What went into creating some of the most savage scenes in recent memory?

A History of Defiance: Viggo Mortensen

October 23, 2009

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Viggo Mortensen publishes writers no one else will, doesn’t mind campaigning for a lost cause (Dennis Kucinich!), and is about to star in a movie so bleak few thought it could ever get made.

Riding with the Red Baron

October 22, 2009

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Few men are lucky enough to spend a weekend at Ferrari's test track in Italy, learning to drive the world's best supercars at high speeds. Fewer still get to drive with Formula One god Michael Schumacher.

The Mystery of Survival

October 9, 2009

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What turns certain death into a narrow escape? For countless explorers, extreme athletes, and even victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a spectral presence, seen or sensed, has stepped in to save them: the Third Man.

Survival Skills: James Ellroy

October 8, 2009

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Author James Ellroy discusses his scars, drinking, and the best way to win a fight.

The War’s Invisible Wounded

October 6, 2009

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They return seemingly intact but beset by fierce migraines and sleepless nights, unable to complete the most basic tasks. It’s an epidemic not seen in previous wars — tens of thousands of soldiers afflicted with a brain condition caused by repeated exposure to blasts. And the military has done little to help them.

Into the Zombie Underworld

September 17, 2009

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An American tries to separate truth from lore as he searches for a lost soul in rural Haiti.

A Waste-Free Life

September 15, 2009

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Before he could change the world, Colin Beavan had to put his money where his mouth is.

How To Cook Like A Man

September 8, 2009

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Cooking is messy, complex, and a huge time suck — and that is as it should be. But learning a few fundamentals will make you a force in the kitchen.

Your Dog: A User’s Manual

September 4, 2009

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He’s man’s best friend one day, the reason you need to buy a new sofa the next. That’s why we found a few experts (and one opinionated dog) who know what’s going on inside that seemingly simple brain of his — and how to use it to your advantage.

The Art of No-Sweat Camping

August 27, 2009

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MJ's ultimate guide to camping has everything you need to hit the road and rough it, including the best campsites in the country, a complete packing list, and lessons in wilderness gourmet.

More Tickets to Ride

August 25, 2009

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Now that you're in the know about the 5 best train rides, set up with gear for the voyage, and privy to how to ride in style, check out five more trips to explore North America's best scenery.