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Generacion Y: Excellent blog from Havana, by journalist Yoani Sánchez.
Asia Correspondent: News from Bangkok and beyond, by foreign correspondent Richard Ehrlich.
Prague Culture: Weekly guide to what's happening in Prague, from journalist Frank Kuznik.
TSF JAZZ: Best radio station in Paris, hands down.
Marc Maron's WTF: My pal Marc Maron's hilarious and smart podcast, updated way too often.
The Rumpus: Who you going to believe: Google or your lying eyes?
Featured Archive
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Treasure Island
Posted on October 1, 2010 | 2 CommentsAmerican millionaire Bernard Keiser has spent six years of his life, digging for buried treasure on a remote island off the coast of Chile. He has survived government red tape, skeptical locals, and competition from a metal-detecting robot. And still no treasure. So far. -
Cricket Fighting in China
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsSome are for singing, others for fighting. Some tell you the temperature. As a collective bunch, they indicate when it’s time to plow a field. The right cricket in China can fetch nearly $13,000. -
The Nose Magazine
Posted on October 1, 2010 | 1 CommentA history of the satirical investigate Nose magazine, 1989-1995 -- the most fun any of us ever had in publishing. -
Big-Wave Surfing at Cortes Bank
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsKamikaze surfers attempt 60-foot waves, 100 miles off the coast of San Diego. It’s only been surfed four times, and with good reason. You’d have to be insane. -
Sumo in Prague
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsOutside Japan, the hotbed of amateur sumo wrestling is in the Czech Republic. Sweaty wrestlers, a sumo-themed hotel, and beer for breakfast. -
Malaysia Book of Records
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsThe strongest hair! The youngest sumo wrestler! The longest pencil! In Malaysia, making your mark—any mark—is a matter of national pride.