  If you wonder why America is in the grips of a heroin epidemic that kills two hundred people a week, take a hard look at the legalization of pot, which destroyed the profits of the Mexican cartels. How did they respond to a major loss in revenue? Like any company, they created an irresistible new product and flooded the market. The scariest part: this might not have happened with El Chapo in charge.   You know the type: always has a funny anecdote teed up, always has a new gadget or gizmo to show off, always has the latest fashion on his back or feet. Damn if he isn't an all-around Renaissance kind of man, surrounded by his admirably stylish and unconditionally cool things, and you're the poor sap who has to buy him something, somehow, that he doesn't already own. Where to begin? Does Mars sell travel vouchers yet? Is the Dalai Llama sending out personalized messages on Cameo? Might you be able to get a clipping of Lenny Kravitz's dreads? We'll tell you where to begin, and it's nowhere that weird. It's with this list, which is full of 50 unique, out-there, unheard of gifts for the guy who has it all—has it all except for these gifts, that is.
 In a recent interview with Vanity Fair—about fragrances, no less—Jake Gyllenhaal stated: "More and more I find bathing to be less necessary, at times." He did note that he brushes his teeth and has good manners, so at least there's that. But then he went on to say that "there's a whole world of not bathing that is also really helpful for skin maintenance, and we naturally clean ourselves." Anything in excess, of course, is never advantageous (unless it's good manners). Not bathing regularly, however, is really disturbing to me. And it would appear that Gyllenhaal is not the only celeb that adheres to this practice.  Now that lockdowns are lifting and shots are in arms, many of us are eager to resume traveling—the real kind, that is. Maybe you haven't decided which parts unknown to explore just yet, or you're still socking away funds for the trip of a lifetime. In the meantime, we're here to help, and we're encouraging you to get back to basics by turning to those trusty books once again. We're here with a rough and ready syllabus of travel reading for anyone looking to travel responsibly, imaginatively, and exuberantly.
 Golf's new wave starts from inside the hearts and minds of those who play it, but it extends to the clothes they wear and the company they keep. Erik Anders Lang founded Random Golf Club, an online and IRL community that seeks to connect people on the course, on a simple belief: All are welcome. "I want to incentivize you to bring someone who hasn't played," Lang says. "It's an open-mindedness that's not often seen on a golf course. There's a pass/fail scenario where we leave the game better than we found it. That's a key factor in what Random Golf Club is: a new way of playing that focuses on inclusivity." Lang's operation is a direct reflection of the change that's taking place in the sport. There's a reason he and his golf buddies Taylor Johnson, Trevor James Vick, and Royce Ryu look so at home here wearing golf's new style, which borrows inspiration from today's streetwear and the vintage on-course looks of the '50s and '70s: because they believe in the rebellious spirit it represents. Check out the gallery to get a glimpse of some of the most enticing vibes of golf's new style.  The record label boss was already a Hollywood legend when he and Cher became a couple. But this 1975 peek inside their lavish union—before she'd leave him for Gregg Allman—absolutely infuriated him.
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Sunday, August 15, 2021
El Chapo and the Secret History of the Heroin Crisis
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