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Brazil's Iconic Soul Man
His sound — a thick voice brightened by poppy brass — has been compared to Sly and the Family Stone, Wilson Pickett, even James Brown....


Inventive startups are changing the way New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
AirPnP is just one example of a new generation of businesses in New Orleans designed to help revelers save time, plan ahead, and maximize...


12 Surprising Ways to Use the Cow, Without Eating a Bite
If we’re going to sacrifice an animal for human consumption, then at least we could try to eliminate waste....


How Rural Brazil Celebrates Carnaval
In this small town of Nazaré da Mata, located outside the northeastern Brazilian capital of Recife, a spectacular event occurs each...


The Cure for Congress: Stay Home
An Immodest Proposal.


Ski Porn
It’s fantasy viewing for people who’ve spent the day cussing at unwieldy boots and holiday lift lines, before veering around icy patches...


How Was Your Day ... Mexican Truck Driver?
'There’s a lot of pressure in this business because the produce has to get there fresh. No one wants wilted lettuce.'


The Strange, Booming World of Shipping Cattle
In Australia, the world’s leader for the billion-dollar industry of live exports, the shipment of live animals increased 79% between 2013...


Backgammon's Back ... and on Holiday Wish Lists
Backgammon. What thoughts come to mind? Old people. Oversize sweaters. The bottom row of the game closet. Mothballs. Well, it’s time to...


Let 'Em Sink
An Immodest Proposal. Link
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