January 15, 2012 - Contents

Features

Game On

Indianapolis has been auditioning for the Super Bowl for a long time. Now this lively, walkable Midwestern city is ready for the spotlight — cold and all.  Read More

A Way With Words

Criminal-defense attorney Rusty Hardin has made a name for himself by taking on high-profile cases — and getting athletes out of jams.  Read More

Departments

A Word to the Wise

Want to gripe about your boss or your job via social media? You can’t say just anything.  Read More

The Fabric of Life

In an industry run by machines, master weaver Sam Kasten stays true to his art, handcrafting pieces that speak from the soul.  Read More

Briefs

A Weekend in … Baltimore

The best things to see, eat and do when you’re visiting this alluring waterfront town.  Read More

Sunny Skies

After watching his hometown be ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans native Harry Connick Jr. — who’s currently starring in the Broadway revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever — is helping storm victims see the light.  Read More

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Editor's Note
Mensa Quiz
Crossword
Air Mail
Puzzle & Quiz Answers
Sudoku
Columnists
Customer Experience

Itinerary

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Man on a Mission

Man on a Ledge star Anthony Mackie has tackled Broadway, the big screen and... Read More

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Hard-Bodied Hollywood

If Gina Carano , the star of Steven Soderbergh’s new bone-crunching, adrena... Read More

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All Access

Looking to brush up on your culinary skills or learn a new sport on your ne... Read More

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Keeping It Honest

The birth of your first child can make it difficult to stay eco-friendly. T... Read More

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The Speed of Sound

Nada Surf hit the accelerator for their latest album, The Stars Are Indiffe... Read More

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The Name Game

The abundance of similarly named acts has our heads spinning. We help you s... Read More

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Know Thy Spotify

Since its U.S. launch in July, U.K.-based streaming-music service Spotify ­... Read More

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St. Thomas Update

Perched on a ridge between Pacquereau and Morningstar bays on the Caribbean... Read More

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Strong Odds

Onscreen stalwart Dennis Farina’s good fortune continues as he stars in HBO... Read More

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True Blue

Cop shows have come a long way since Ponch and Jon punched the clock on CHi... Read More

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Blu Nights in Chi-Town

“Radisson Blu is like an expatriate who is moving back to his homeland,” ex... Read More

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Samba Hits the Greens

The sporty Samba, Adidas' iconic three-striped shoe, was introduced in 1950... Read More

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Chips, Dips, Beer, Apps

You’ve stocked up on provisions for your big Super Bowl party. Now download... Read More

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Hot Pots in the City

While hot-pot restaurants — eateries where diners cook their own meat in la... Read More

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Starting an Evolution

No gas. No oil. No emissions. Just a lot of fun. That’s what you get with E... Read More

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Standing Out

Saturday Night Live scribe John Mulaney returns to his stand-up roots with... Read More

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Sounding Off > Jorge Garcia

The former Lost star finds himself haunted by the unexplainable on Fox’s Al... Read More