Men's Journal's Blog, page 2074

The Record Man

Robert Greenfield's new biography The Last Sultan recounts the life of Ahmet Ertegun, the goateed Atlantic Records cofounder who presided over what could be called rock's greatest era. … [visit site to read more]

MJ Approved: Cannondale Teramo

With a pricetag that isn't painful, the 8.6-ounce Cannondale Teramo hits the sweet spot between comfort and price. … [visit site to read more]

Tough Mudder: An Obstacle Race Without the Wait

Found in 26 states, Tough Mudders are obstacle courses as they should be — wait-free, lung-burning, wet, cold, and, well, tough. … [visit site to read more]

Arms Dealer Viktor Bout Found Guilty

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been found guilty of trying to sell heavy weapons to Colombian rebels. In January of 2009, we profiled Michael Braun, the DEA bulldog who nabbed him with a daring sting that took five months and more than 100 agents. … [visit site to read more]

Don't Pay Attention to the Gold Gloves

Baseball may be over, but awards season is just getting started. As pundits across the web analyze this year's Gold Glove winners, author Michael Humphreys offers a new and more accurate way to rate fielders. … [visit site to read more]

What's New: November 2011

Better bicycle wheels, new fiction from Don DeLillo, and pendants guaranteed to piss of the TSA are among November's best offerings. … [visit site to read more]

Kingpin

As the Medellín Cartel's U.S. man, Jon Roberts lorded over America's coke commerce for a full decade. In this exclusive excerpt from his new book American Desperado, he tells the decadent and bloody story of his rise from mafia soldier to cocaine cowboy. … [visit site to read more]

The Mix Master

Johnnie Walker just released Double Black, their first new blend in more than 12 years. We called their master blender to find out more. … [visit site to read more]

Five Rules for a Healthier Halloween

Ready to raid Junior's candy? You're not alone. Surveys show that parents eat half the candy their kids bring home on Halloween. So before you do too much damage to your heart, appease your sweet tooth the right way by following these five tips. … [visit site to read more]

Tips for Growing and Harvesting Garlic

Eating garlic can lower your blood pressure and even improve the way you sleep. So before the first frost, slip on your Muck Boots and get in the garden. You've got some work to do. … [visit site to read more]