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Pulitzer Prize Winner Richard Ford on His New Book, Canada
Richard Ford, the author of such modern classics as The Sportswriter and Independence Day (the first novel ever to win both the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner award), has a new book coming out next week. Canada (Ecco, $27) is about a boy whose parents rob a bank in Montana, prompting him to find shelter with a mysterious fugitive north of the border. Ford spoke to us about the importance of getting facts right, how his childhood spent committing petty crimes helped him unlock the story, his youthful ambition to serve in the FBI, and the trouble with Pulitzers.
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Health Myths
Can You Build Your Arms Without Using Weights?
With short-sleeve season upon us, there is a serious spike in curling at my local gym, with guys literally lining up for dumbbells. Meanwhile, the chin-up bars are almost always empty.
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Events
Why You Should See a Play Called Cock
No one gets naked in Cock—the new Olivier Award-winning play from London's Royal Court Theatre, which opens in New York City this week—but the story is still plenty provocative.
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Style
Street Style: Behind the Look of the Well-Coiffed Guy Next Door
Every week, the street-style expert behind the blog Guerreisms brings you another colorful character from the sidewalks. This week the spotlight is on Spencer Singer (pictured above).
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Style
Kids With Swag: Are Toddlers the New Tastemakers?
While fashion houses grow their children's lines at record speeds (as addressed in a recent New York Times article), a series of new fashion Tumblrs and websites highlight a different way today's tots are making their mark on fashion—namely, as the subjects of street-style photography.
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Food + Drinks
The Best Food Festivals of Summer 2012
Fair-weather foodies, rejoice! Skip the conventional summer food—burgers and hot dogs and beer, oh my!—and opt for the more sophisticated culinary options at one of the summer's best food festivals.
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Tech
Download This: Bad Date Rescue App
Sooner or later, we all have one of those dates. Not just a bad date—but a date so far gone it requires an escape plan. While the chivalrous move is to suffer through silently, we're not always capable of taking the high road. When your only option is to cut and run, a new app called Bad Date Rescue has you covered.
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Style
What's on Your Wrist: Club Monaco's Aaron Levine
Whether it's flashy or unassuming, you can tell a lot from a man's watch. Here, we bring you a glimpse of horological inspiration from a top tastemaker.
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Q&A
Will Arnett, Ben Silverman & Lance Bass at the Mansome Premiere
To manscape or not to manscape? That was the question last Wednesday night in Hollywood at the premiere of Morgan Spurlock's latest docu-endeavor, Mansome—a not-so-sordid tale of men's grooming habits and what it really means in this day and age to be a man.
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Style
Boots for Summer? Absolutely.
Believe it or not, suede desert boots are a perfect summer shoe alternative. This season, our favorite is the Oscar, from the British brand Grenson. These are perfect for going the distance; the crepe soles add a cushion to your step, and they're unlined so your feet stay nice and cool. Dress them up with a suit for the office or pair them with colorful chinos or shorts for a sharp look that doesn't sacrifice on comfort.
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The Daily Details Continues
