Whether you’re talking about his career or a simple staring contest, Samuel L. Jackson always comes out on top. His buzzed-about new film, The Spirit, promises to keep his winning streak alive.  Read More

Safari schmafari. There’s a whole other side to South Africa that’s just waiting to be explored.  Read More

No visit to Birmingham would be complete without a tour of the important civil rights sites. But there’s plenty more to do around Alabama’s biggest city. Here are some recommendations from in-the-know locals.  Read More

The best Italian wines aren’t found on a hillside in Tuscany or on a plateau in Piedmont. They’re found in Rome.  Read More

Miles Beckett wanted to make television shows, but he lacked the contacts and funding his dream required. So he and a few cohorts picked up a handheld camcorder and created a series that they posted on an Internet video-sharing site. The rest is history.  Read More

The PC Edge The world's smallest computer, right in the palm of your hand. $300, www.thepcedge.com Gyration Air Mouse Perfect for traveling, this little baby works just as well in the air as it does on a flat surface. $100, www.gyration.com DXG-5...  Read More

Build your child’s imagination with this portable 100-piece, magnetic building set. $60...  Read More

Banana Republic Monogram Salvador Wing Tip Oxford Jeans, slacks, or suit -- this modern wing tip goes with all. $225...  Read More

This new pack is ideal for mountain climbing and includes a detachable hip belt and a crampon compression pocket. $...  Read More

Dare to Impress Her …Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Pop-Up Book SetA "bombalicious" gift of Viktor & Rolf's tantalizing Flowerbombperfume, body lotion, and shower gel. She'll never have smelled better,trust us. $160, www.neimanmarcus.comBanana Repu...  Read More

Home for the HolidaysTic Tac Toe A lacquered-wood game set that's fun and functional. $35, www.zgallerie.comThe Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World ArchitectureIncludes images of 1,037 buildings by 653 architects in 89 countries.It's the ultimate co...  Read More

ADopp kit or a duffel bag may seem like the perfect holiday gift foryour favorite travelers, but believe us, they already have thosethings, and they probably don't want any more. So what do you buy forthat foodie who went all the way to Spain for th...  Read More

Gentlemen, feast your eyes on the enemy. Robert Buckley is setting women’s hearts aflutter with a pair of steamy (and s...  Read More