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Crazy, sexy
addiction
187 WAYS TO BE A
(MUCH) BETTER MAN
Overcome office jealousy,
sidestep financial catastrophes,
diagnose any abdominal pain,
coach your kid through an
athletic slump, groom yourself
for success, boost your sex
appeal, build the body you
want, and drive away in this
year’s smartest, smallest cars.
PLUS The book that
changed Tom Robbins’ life,
and the 12 people, places, and
things that every man should
have on his radar.
IT WORKS FOR ME
Patagonia’s founder reveals how
to save the earth by investing in
1% For The Planet; an ace chef
details the best way to cook
under pressure; and a chic
Manhattan hotelier describes
his style inspirations.
PLUS Author Luke Dempsey
riffs on his passion for
watching birds and
“connoisseuring” beauty.
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The best friend
money can buy
38 Upgrade your
stadium
experience.
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Toast
your
youth.
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Avoid office burnout.
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SPRING INTO STYLE
Actor Jason O’Mara takes a break from Life on Mars to demonstrate how to cut a
perfect silhouette in this season’s classically tailored raincoats. By John Mather
PLUS The rugged appeal of refined desert boots. By Heather Shimokawa
FEATURES
HOW TO BUY ANYTHING
The economy might be
squeezing consumers, but
that just means you have more
leverage than ever. Whether
you’re in the market for an
HDTV, your own Napa vineyard, or the love of your life,
we’ll show you how to get the
best deal on anything. Period.
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COLUMNS
ADDICTED TO SEX
Do you think about sex 748 times a day, construct elaborate fantasies about the
women at your gym, and know way too much about subniche porn? Is your last
name Duchovny? Take this test before you’re hauled off to rehab. By Billy
Goldberg, MD, and Mark Leyner PLUS Six essential rules of seduction
THE ART OF COMPROMISE
One of the greatest skills a parent can teach his children is how to seal a
better deal. A modern dad’s guide to creating a less conflicted household with a
little horse trading. By Mark Adams PLUS Five pain-free ways to get kids to do
their homework
IN EVERY ISSUE 8 EDITOR’S LET TER 10 CONTRIBUTORS 12 LET TERS 15 BEST ADVICE
32 CAREER COACH 44 WELLNESS DOC 45 EXERCISE GURU 46 WEIGHT-LOSS COACH
114 WHAT’S NEXT/WHERE TO BUY 116 MY DEFINING MOMENT
ON THE COVER Clothing by Tom Ford. Photograph by Nino Muñoz. Fashion director: John Mather. Hair by Craig Damon. Makeup by Pamela Farmer.