Failure Magazine

Our quirkiest winter sports failures ...

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:51:00 +0000

Part one now available on our Web site.

Masha Gessen interview

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:43:00 +0000

New Science & Technology feature published today: An interview with Masha Gessen, author of 'Perfect Rigor: A Genius + the Mathematical Breakthrough of the Century' - a biography of Grigory Perelman, who in 2002 solved the Poincare Conjecture.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party feature

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Just posted a new feature about Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties on our home page. While we didn't feel it was appropriate to use the photo at right with the main article, we do hope you find it compelling enough to make you read the article.

Interview with Jen Yates of cakewrecks.com

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:14:00 +0000

New at failuremag.com, an interview with Jen Yates, founder of cakewrecks.blogspot.com and author of 'Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong.'

New Jersey Nets tie NBA record

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:33:00 +0000

Last night the New Jersey Nets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 106-87 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, tying the NBA record for most consecutive losses to begin a season.

Women Against Fantasy Sports

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:26:00 +0000

If you think fantasy sports is a complete waste of time, you'll probably enjoy this article about Women Against Fantasy Sports dot-com.

Yiying Lu: The Failure Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:18:00 +0000

New: Failure magazine interviews Fail Whale creator Yiying Lu about the origins of Fail Whale, her first solo art exhibit, and her new work with augmented reality. (Above photo by Starry Image Photography.)

Transforming Americas failed mental health system

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:27:00 +0000

Were hearing a lot about reforming the U.S. health care system. What about mental health care?
Healing the Broken Mind

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'Significant' crack discovered in Bay Bridge

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:13:00 +0000

The bridge is likely to remain closed beyond its Tuesday morning scheduled re-opening.

Van Vleck barn demolished in wake of permitting error

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:19:00 +0000

Historic barn made famous in Clint Eastwood movie demolished in wake of permitting error.

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South Carolina: State of Denial

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:48:00 +0000

South Carolina filmmaker Bud Ferillo to highlight state's failures in a new documentary titled State of Denial.

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At one NY hotel, it's the guests offering the spectacular views

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Apparently, beautiful skyline views aren't the only visual attraction at New York's new Standard Hotel.

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Maytag Refrigerator Recall Expanded

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:53:00 +0000

Maytag Refrigerator Recall Expanded

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St. Adolphe Bridge collapsing (close-up #2)

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:39:00 +0000

The St. Adolphe Bridge on Saturday, August 22. Photo courtesy of Tereina Neubauer.

St. Adolphe Bridge collapsing (close-up)

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:31:00 +0000

The St. Adolphe Bridge on Saturday, August 22. Photo courtesy of Tereina Neubauer.

St. Adolphe Bridge on the verge of collapse

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:58:00 +0000

The St. Adolphe Bridge. Photo courtesy of Christian Clavelle, Canadian First-Aid Training Ltd.

Truck's boom snares utility wires (photo #2)

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:46:00 +0000

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Photo by Failure magazine.

See another photo of the truck (from a different angle).

Truck's boom snares utility wires

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:33:00 +0000

This was the scene in Lenox, Massachusetts, on Friday morning when a concrete truck attempted to pass under utility lines without lowering the truck's boom. The boom became entangled in the lines and pulled them down, leaving them tangled and draped across the truck. The utility lines belong to National Grid, Verizon and Time Warner Cable. Miraculously, no one was hurt in the accident. Photo by Failure magazine.

See another photo of the truck from a different angle.

Quirkiest Football Failures

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:27:00 +0000

Today Failure magazine published part two of its Quirkiest Football Failures series, hot on the heels of part one, which appeared earlier this week. Coming next week: The final installment of our three-part series.

'The Teeth May Smile But The Heart Does Not Forget' in the New York Times book review

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:41:00 +0000

This weekend's New York Times book review features a review of The Teeth May Smile But The Heart Does Not Forget, by Andrew Rice. For additional insight into the book, read Failure magazine's interview with Rice.

'Orphan' awful, but reviews enjoyable

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:47:00 +0000

Goodness gracious. The new horror flick 'Orphan' (opens today) is getting some of the most dreadful reviews I can ever remember reading, which makes them a thoroughly entertaining read. My favorite is in the Washington Post, which calls 'Orphan' a "shameful failure." It has also been called "reprehensible" (Boston Globe), "frighteningly awful" (Sacramento Bee), and "genuine trash" (Variety). It is frequently referred to as "a parent's worst nightmare," however, which ought to make kids want to see it.

'Fordlandia' in New York Times book review

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Tomorrow's edition of the New York Times book review features a review of "Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City," by Greg Grandin. For additional insight into Ford's failed jungle city, read Failure magazine's interview with Grandin.

'The Ugly American': Still 'Ugly' After All These Years

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:08:00 +0000

This Sunday's New York Times book review contains an essay by Michael Meyer about the misunderstood book, "The Ugly American." Similarly, Failure magazine explored the legacy of the book way back in 2001, in what was the first part of a three-part series examining failure in literature (with "Pollyanna" and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" featured in parts two and three).

Two new book reviews posted

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:26:00 +0000

Battle of the Band Names, by Bart Bull, and The Final Four of Everything, by Mark Reiter and Richard Sandomir.

Mr. Irrelevant, Ryan Succop, signs with Kansas City Chiefs

noreply@blogger.com (Man of Steel) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Just in time for Irrelevant Week festivities, Kansas City Chiefs rookie placekicker Ryan Succop has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the team. According to The State, the contract is worth a total of $1.2 million, which seems a little high for a player chosen last in the draft.