July 1, 2010 - Contents

Features

Most Valuable Person

As Major League Baseball emerges from its steroids era, Albert Pujols talks softly and carries a big stick — on and off the field. Photograph by Tom DiPace.  Read More

Web Exclusive: The Reel Deal

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Try Major League Baseball’s film library — which preserves the glorious past of the great American game.  Read More

Off the Deep End

You’ve skied on it, surfed over it and dived in it. Think you’ve enjoyed water in every possible way? Think again.  Read More

Departments

The Kid

Mark Suleiman wants to be the next Warren Buffett. Don’t bet against him.  Read More

Inside Job

How best to get to know your neighbors? May we suggest a sleepover?  Read More

UpFront

King of the Mountain

Hitting movie theaters this month, National Geographic Entertainment’s The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest teaches audiences that if you can dream it — you can do it.  Read More

BYOF (AKA Bring Your Own Food)

Locavore 2.0 is officially here. Of-the-moment restaurants and cafés were once all about procuring produce from nearby farms or those within a relatively close radius. Now they’re getting it from the neighbors. It’s called foraging. In one scenario, chefs go out and forage the nearby land for edible goodies. In another, the chef issues a harvest call, and folks who live nearby bring in the booty from their backyard.  Read More

Back-End Shape

When MBT premiered its line of “anti-shoes” in 2001, it was a revolution in footwear technology: rounded soles that led to improved posture, reduced joint pain and — could it be? — firmer legs and glutes. Now dozens of brands are offering their own fitness-enhancing kicks that will help you walk your way to a better backside. We compare a few of our favorites.  Read More

Natural Elements

Pay homage to earth, wind, fire and water with nature-inspired outdoor accessories. Constructed to weather the very elements they evoke, these items will add fresh style to any open-air space.  Read More

Downlow

Girl Power

Juno star Ellen Page holds her own against the big boys of moviemaking in Inception. Photograph Credit: Melissa Moseley/Warner Bros. Pictures  Read More

First Impressions

A celebration of great opening lines in literature.  Read More

Bore No More

You only thought you didn’t care to know more about the anatomical wonders that are your fingers. These books make the blandest of subjects wildly interesting.  Read More

A League Of Her Own

Sometimes sassy, sometimes sweet and always hilarious, Sloane Crosley impresses with her second book, How Did You Get This Number.  Read More

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Highlights from this Issue

Image about Everest
King of the Mountain

Hitting movie theaters this month, National Geographic Entertainment’s The... Read More

Image about Los Angeles
BYOF (AKA Bring Your Own Food)

Locavore 2.0 is officially here. Of-the-moment restaurants and cafés were o... Read More

Image about Footwear Technology
Back-End Shape

When MBT premiered its line of “anti-shoes” in 2001, it was a revolution in... Read More

Image about Smooth River
Natural Elements

Pay homage to earth, wind, fire and water with nature-inspired outdoor acce... Read More

Image about Leonardo Dicaprio
Girl Power

Juno star Ellen Page holds her own against the big boys of moviemaking in I... Read More

Image about Unhappy Hollywood Executive
First Impressions

A celebration of great opening lines in literature. Read More

Image about William Alexander
Bore No More

You only thought you didn’t care to know more about the anatomical wonders... Read More

Image about Sloane Crosley
A League Of Her Own

Sometimes sassy, sometimes sweet and always hilarious, Sloane Crosley impre... Read More