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I actually quite enjoyed the Dust Over India article. I could relate to it on a personal level, having traveled to the Philippines and Mexico and a couple other 3rd world countries, but even if I hadn't, I thought it did a great job of taking the reader there. It was a long article but a breeze to read. I don't think the International Travel article was bad by any means, it just could have been a bit better. The concept was strong. No writer (or anyone who pursues an artistic endeavor, really) bats 100%, and it's all subjective anyway.

I actually pretty much agree with you on Simmons, BTW. I actually don't think he's that great of a writer or analyst really, his scope can be limited at times. He's pretty much an interesting message board poster who happened to be in the right place at the right time to grab a wider spotlight. The smartest thing he's done ever since moving to Grantland is pretty much getting the hell out the way for the people who are better analysts and better essayists and pretty much sticking to what he does best, mailbags and lists about the NBA.

I've got more to say on this topic but it's 1 AM and my brain is dead! Will keep tabs on this thread.