The issue of 2006-04-24, published 2006-04-17
GETTING THERE
by NICK PAUMGARTEN
The science of driving directions.
http://www.newyorker.com
Q. Did we only study geography in school in order to read a map? What does digital mapping add to society? What will we lose?
The issue of 2006-07-10, published 2006-07-03
A REPORTER AT LARGE
The Agent
By LAWRENCE WRIGHT
How 9/11 might have been prevented.
Q. What practices might have prevented the attacks of 9/11 and the USS Cole?
LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA
Blue-Collar Gold
By TAD FRIEND
The humor Hollywood doesn't find funny.
Q. What makes Blue-Collar humor different from typical Hollywood comedy? How are the Blue-Collar comedians different from typical television and movie comics, professionally and personally? Since it is a success and sells product, why the resistance?
DRESSED TO KILL
"The Devil Wears Prada."
by DAVID DENBY
Q. If you've seen the movie, do you agree with Denby's assessment? What's most delicious about it? If not, did his review change your mind about wanting to see it?
Cartoons:
http://www.cartoonbank.com
Talk of the Town:
http://www.newyorker.com/talk
Nattering Nabobs
Ready, Set, Rample
Giving Away My Fortune
Barefootin'
Too Much Information
Q. Comments on "Talk"? Strong pieces, weak ones?
The Critics:
http://www.newyorker.com
