December 15, 2011 - Contents

Features

The City of Champions

Boston is rich with history, bursting with natural beauty and abundant in culture. But when one of the local teams is in-season — and when is at least one of them not? — the city is known as one thing: the ultimate sports town.  Read More

The Mission Continues

When a wounded soldier returns home, Eric Greitens makes sure that the mission doesn’t end.  Read More

Departments

Cab Fare

Nissan’s NV200 has been named New York City’s exclusive Taxi of Tomorrow, but it’s fueling plenty of debate today on whether or not it really is medallion-worthy.  Read More

No Man’s Land

Despite a recent widespread effort to get more men interested in yoga, the ancient practice is still female-dominated. But why are men so afraid to go with the Flow?  Read More

A Mother’s Love

Across the nation, 11,000 Blue Star Mothers make sure our military men and women are taken care of in the way only a mother can.  Read More

Briefs

Champagne Dreams

Jean-Jacques Cattier has a hit on his hands with his top-of-the-line brand of bubbly, Armand de Brignac.  Read More

A Weekend in: Burbank, Calif.

This L.A. suburb basks in the spotlight of its leading roles as both an entertainment outpost and an easygoing town.  Read More

In Every Issue

Itinerary

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Hitting Her Stride

By pushing herself both on- and offscreen, Jennifer Carpenter has found her... Read More

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On Location With... Nina Dobrev

Starring as everygirl Elena Gilbert and her evil doppelganger Katherine on... Read More

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Try This > Smørrebrød

Ask any foodie in Copenhagen what Denmark’s famous contribution to world cu... Read More

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Luxury in Charm City

Known for its blue crabs, sports teams and historic harbor, Baltimore will... Read More

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The Printed Present

The perfect holiday gift can be as elusive as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.... Read More

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In Short

As close as Karen Fisher-Alaniz thought she was to her father, he kept one... Read More

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Look West

“With the lights out, it’s less dangerous. Here we are now, entertain us …”... Read More

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Get the OnStar Treatment

A leading automotive safety service just got easier to secure. OnStar techn... Read More

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Music Royalty

Legendary singer-songwriter Carole King gets fans in the holiday spirit wit... Read More

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Keep Your Eye On... Greg Banks

The story: The 23-year-old singer-songwriter was born and raised in New Orl... Read More

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Set Sail for a Cause

Visitors to popular cruise ports of call know there’s a not-so-stunning rea... Read More

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Buy This

At this year’s family holiday gatherings, even unkempt in-laws will look Ho... Read More

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Talkin’ About a Revolution

It was fall 2006 when Charith Premawardhana, a classically trained violist... Read More

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Holmes Wrecker

Jared Harris gets sinister in this month’s Sherlock Holmes sequel. Read More

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Cast of Characters

Midnight in Paris , Woody Allen’s highest-grossing film to date, is a roman... Read More

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All Fired Up

During winter, a hotel is only as good as its fireplace is grand. We’re tal... Read More

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Drink Up

When it comes to scotch, there’s not much you can do to improve the already... Read More

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The Customer’s Always Right

It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, many Americans didn’t feel... Read More