Eli Yarhi 
We live in a time where it seems that everything has been explored and nothing new is to be found. Hike to the gates of Machu Picchu, that enigmatic city in the cloud forests of Peru, and place an order for a five-dollar Dasani. Enjoy secluded views of Fiji’s jaw-dropping … Read More
Tim Tebow has quickly become a touchstone of American culture. It’s a not-too-surprising fact — after all, he is a starting quarterback in the NFL. But he’s name-dropped during GOP debates, and most tellingly, has a drinking game in his honour. The game’s rules succinctly capture both the athlete’s playing … Read More
Boxing is, in the words of Joyce Carol Oates, “the cruelest sport.” Consider Joe Frazier, who passed away last Monday of liver cancer. A former world heavyweight champion, when “Smokin’ Joe” died, it was not as a champ, but as an underdog. A footnote. News items dedicated to Frazier’s passing only hemmed … Read More
You have exactly four days to figure out, and acquire, a Halloween costume. At this point, you have either the foggiest of directions in mind (funny, serious, scary) or possibly one concrete idea (Sergio Flores of Sexy Sax Man fame, take it, it’s yours). While it’s easy to climb down an internet rabbit … Read More
