July 15, 2010 - Contents

Features

Sailing Away

What to get the guy who has everything? An excursion with sailing legend Dennis Conner, of course.  Read More

Web Exclusive: Tropical Beach Ceviche

Though I’d never claim that this is a traditional ceviche (in spite of the fact that it’s inspired by flavors from an exploration of the Oaxaca coast, near Huatulco), the sweet-smoky-tangy combination of tropical fruit, Oaxacan pasilla (or chipotle) chiles and grapefruit is just plain delicious.  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

A Slice of Heaven

You can’t go wrong at America’s 10 best pizza parlors.  Read More

Departments

Crossover King

On his first album in three years, Enrique Iglesias — who has conquered both the English and Spanish pop charts — doesn’t limit himself to one language. Lucky for him, talent and determination (not to mention movie-star good looks) translate.  Read More

Activating the Brain

Can something as simple as an electronic tongue stimulator really help the brain heal itself? It appears so.  Read More

UpFront

Chill Out Already

Yes, it’s July. And, yes, it’s hot. Need proof? Just drop an ice cube on the sidewalk and count the (nano) seconds it takes to melt. We’re fighting back against the soaring heat index with these products designed to end the dog days of the summertime blues.  Read More

In the Spotlight

Kaypee Soh, designer.  Read More

The New Rules of Social Networking

Tired of hearing play-by-play updates about your college roommate’s sister’s three-legged marmot? So are we. As such, here’s a quick online-etiquette guide. Please pass it on.  Read More

Tour This Town: Mariposa, California

A short drive from Las Vegas, Fresno or San Francisco, Mariposa, Calif., offers a charming slice of American apple-pie history that’s fun for the whole family.  Read More

First Impressions

Hotels worldwide are turning to graffiti to express their individuality, and they’re earning a bit of street cred in the process.  Read More

Downlow

Confessions of a Genre Snob

How author Tana French turned one literary-fiction-loving woman into a mystery devotee.  Read More

Mouthwatering Mexico

Star chef Rick Bayless makes his south-of-the-border culinary creations available to the masses.  Read More

The Name Game

According to Shakespeare, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But does the same sentiment apply to ’80s rock outfit Asia?  Read More

And … Action!

Piper Perabo bursts onto the small screen this month as a rough-and-tumble CIA agent on Covert Affairs.  Read More

Hear, Hear

More new tunes to quench your musical thirst.  Read More

Family Ties

One woman sets out to connect with her past in the new memoir Shaking the Family Tree.  Read More

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Highlights from this Issue

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Chill Out Already

Yes, it’s July. And, yes, it’s hot. Need proof? Just drop an ice cube on th... Read More

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In the Spotlight

Kaypee Soh, designer. Read More

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The New Rules of Social Networking

Tired of hearing play-by-play updates about your college roommate’s sister’... Read More

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Tour This Town: Mariposa, California

A short drive from Las Vegas, Fresno or San Francisco, Mariposa, Calif., of... Read More

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First Impressions

Hotels worldwide are turning to graffiti to express their individuality, an... Read More

Image about Tana French
Confessions of a Genre Snob

How author Tana French turned one literary-fiction-loving woman into a myst... Read More

Image about Rick Bayless
Mouthwatering Mexico

Star chef Rick Bayless makes his south-of-the-border culinary creations ava... Read More

Image about Asia
The Name Game

According to Shakespeare, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Bu... Read More

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And … Action!

Piper Perabo bursts onto the small screen this month as a rough-and-tumble... Read More

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Hear, Hear

More new tunes to quench your musical thirst. Read More

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Family Ties

One woman sets out to connect with her past in the new memoir Shaking the F... Read More