Llewellyn Hinkes

TMN Technical Lead Llewellyn Hinkes is renowned the world over for being one of the few people to have met Roger Staubach and Cool “Disco” Dan on the same day. He is a graphic designer and programmer by trade who has given up a degree in topological mathematics in favor of starting a Hasil Adkins tribute band. When not searching out Jamaican root drinks or listening to Jonathan Richman, he can be found at home struggling to pick an appropriate baseball nickname.

Online Merchants

‘Tis the season of Amazon and Zappos, but what about those web merchants with more rare offerings, or services you didn’t know were available online? THE WRITERS offer a few of their current favorites. (Of Recent Note | November 27, 2007)

Nonfiction Books

You’ve stocked up on bookmarks, ordered the bookplates, and now you’re ready to fill the shelves. Next time you’re shopping, pass over the fiction and pick up something with an index. THE WRITERS offer a selection. (Of Recent Note | October 23, 2007)

Fall Fashion

You’ve heard from Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and Chloe Sevigny on what to wear this season. Now it’s our turn. The monthly round-up from THE WRITERS on what appeals, this time from their closets. (Of Recent Note | September 18, 2007)

Being Christopher Hitchens

Living as a once-Trotskyist megaforce, now war-toting superstar can take its toll. Particularly when your personality subdivides into pro wrestlers. LLEWELLYN HINKES dissects the many Christopher Hitchenses. (Spoofs & Satire | January 3, 2007)

May 2006

It’s the last Wednesday of the month, so it’s time for another episode of what THE WRITERS have recently been loving: restaurants in California, television in Japan, vitamin-laced candy, and more. (Of Recent Note | May 31, 2006)

A Word of Advice

‘Tis the season of graduation ceremonies, when many will be told it’s the first day of the rest of their lives. THE WRITERS disagree, and offer the ultimate commencement speech. (Spoofs & Satire | May 4, 2006)

April 2006

It’s the last Wednesday of the month, so it’s time for another page of what THE WRITERS have been watching, reading, eating, hearing, quaffing, and loving oh so much. (Of Recent Note | April 26, 2006)

For March 2006

A new month of what THE WRITERS have been watching, reading, eating, drinking, hearing, and enjoying. (Of Recent Note | March 29, 2006)

Auld Lang Syne

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything—though some problems are so big, so perennial, that even the Non-Expert can’t tackle them alone. Edited by Intern BETH MILTON, six writers offer ways to avoid being kissless on New Year’s Eve. (The Non-Expert | December 23, 2005)

The Intramural Sports of Kings

The signup sheet in the break room wants you and your co-workers to meet at the park on Saturday for a game of softball. For some it may just be fun, but for others it’ll be pure competition. Spectator Llewellyn Hinkes watches the games employees play. (Opinions | October 7, 2004)

The Mnemonics of Mnailguns

‘Tis the season for home renovation, but unless you have a degree (or years experience) in carpentry, a cheat-sheet is required for survival. Home-repair expert LLEWELLYN HINKES writes in with aids for the amateurs. (How To | August 26, 2003)

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