May 15, 2008 - Contents

Features

Black On Black

Jack Black, the star of the new movie Kung Fu Panda, talks about his role as a chubby, furry animal; what its like to be a funny person; and how being an actor is like being a chef.  Read More

The Vanishing Mermaid

Over the years, the dugong has inspired many a mythical tale, but now its in danger of becoming nothing but a story of the past.  Read More

Near-death Experience

In English soccer, the matches aren't always just about wins and losses. Sometimes, they're a matter of survival.  Read More

Departments

Higher Learning

It's called the high school of the future. But can it live up to its name?  Read More

Strong Spirits

Mix old Scottish tradition with the lush Canadian countryside and you get one of the best, and one of the only, single-malt whiskeys made in North America.  Read More

Road Trip

After 12 years in pinstripes, Joe Torre finds himself 3,000 miles away, in the land of sunshine, palm trees, and Paris Hilton. Will the consummate New Yawker really be able to bleed Dodger blue?  Read More

Six-string Legend

That's the title you get when you're the guitar in Guitar Hero.  Read More

Word Of Mouth

Going to Omaha? Then ditch the guidebook and follow these famous locals as they show you around their hometown -- the eighth-largest city in the Midwest.  Read More

UpFront

No Prescription Required!

These unconventional desserts are just what the doctor ordered. -- Becca Hensley1 Almond Joy Brownie$9, Bacar, San Francisco Bacar offers 65 wines by the glass  Read More

Flight Plan

Flying with small children sparks anxiety in even the most unflappable parent.The trick to keeping your offspring calm and collected in an environment where there is absolutely nowhere to run and hide? Patience, preparation, and packing like a pro.  Read More

Oheka Castle

The most ambitious restoration ever attempted -- according to Gary Melius, anyway. -- Heather Millar When Gary Melius bought Oheka Castle on Long Island's "Gold Coast...  Read More

Touch Me

Seven new touch-sensitive devices (besides the iPhone) that let you poke and play  Read More

Downlow

Buried Treasure

Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could hear Dennis Wilson’s overlooked solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue? Now they can.  Read More

Unforgettable

A woman who remembers everything has penned a memorable book about her abilities.  Read More

Second Blood

A musical talent who's gone but not forgotten gets new exposure. Can't remember where you put your car keys? There's one woman who never, ever has that problem. Plus much more.  Read More

In Every Issue

Highlights from this Issue

Image about Joy Brownie
No Prescription Required!

These unconventional desserts are just what the doctor ordered. -- Becca He... Read More

Image about High-tech Laptop
Flight Plan

Flying with small children sparks anxiety in even the most unflappable pare... Read More

Image about When Gary Melius
Oheka Castle

The most ambitious restoration ever attempted -- according to Gary Melius,... Read More

Image about Integrated Wireless
Touch Me

Seven new touch-sensitive devices (besides the iPhone) that let you poke an... Read More

Image about Wilson Didn
Buried Treasure

Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could hear Dennis Wilson’s overlooked solo... Read More

Image about Jill Price
Unforgettable

A woman who remembers everything has penned a memorable book about her abil... Read More

Image about Garth Jennings
Second Blood

A musical talent who's gone but not forgotten gets new exposure. Can't reme... Read More