La Famiglia Zegna

Vanity Fair (June 2010) featured a short blurb on the Zegna family titled "Dream Weavers" in honor of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Zegna company.

I thought this picture was pretty cool. Check out the info HERE.

Irish Castles - History, Family, Tradition

Take a look at Budget Travel Magazine's article on the "Real Castles or Ireland." Great photos.

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Who Knew Tofu Could Be Interesting?

Bon Appetit, in their February 2010 issue, takes readers on a journey to Kyoto where tofu-making is a fine art. "From elaborate feasts to street food - even donuts - freshly made bean curd is an essential ingredient." Who knew?

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Inside Google's Brain

Wired takes a look at the (in)famous Google algorithm. Check it out HERE.

The Future of Money

Web payments are all the rage. Wired article from Feb 2010 issue.

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How to Host an Awesome Party

Also in GQ's March 2010 issue was a pretty extensive feature on how to properly host a dinner party with the right food, drink, mix of friends and atmosphere. In-book it was really compellingly laid out but online it's a slideshow.

Check it out HERE.

Profile: Kobe Bryant is In It to Win It

GQ profiled LA Laker Kobe Bryant for their March 2010 issue. Check it out HERE.

Eternal Grace Kelly

Princess Grace Kelly and her eternal style was the cover story of the May 2010 issue of Vanity Fair and the article delves into her story and the iconic look she mastered before her tragic death.

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Is Peter Gelb Revolutionizing the Met Opera?

Check out this profile of Peter Gelb, general manager at the Met Opera on the job for a few years now. 2010 is the first year where his handiwork can be seen (when he first started, productions had already been in progress as they are planned years in advance). He is trying to broaden the appeal of the opera and bring in younger viewers to increase ticket sales and create interest in a new generation. Trying to do that without alienating old-timers has been quite a task.

Check out the profile HERE.

Behind Enemy Lines With David Patraeus

Vanity Fair's May 2010 issue had a few really interesting profiles. This first one is of General David Patraeus, at the time head of CentCom with responsibility for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Yemen. It provides an interesting glimpse into the role of one of the most important military figures of our time.

Check it out HERE.