Clips
FROM JULY 2011 ISSUE OF O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
Health Myths– Busted!
It turns out that many “remedies” and “hazards” are more pseudo than science. Two doctors separate fiction from fact. You know how vitamin C protects against colds? Actually, it doesn’t. Warm milk contains no magic sleep aid. more… (This issue isn’t on the magazine website yet, so this link is to a pdf of the article.)
SAMPLES FROM RUPERT MURDOCH’S THE DAILY
Sobriety Checkpoint – Tad tipsy? These apps will make sure you don’t say something dumb.
Thanks to smartphones and vodka, it only takes one second to call your ex and tell him that his new girlfriend Keira has syphilis. Thankfully, it’s not just the phones that are getting smarter. more…
Twitter’s Funny Ladies– Who needs stand-up? Comediennes text their way to fame.
Let’s pretend for a minute that women are funny. Kidding! But seriously, maybe the idea of ladies lacking skill in the art of comedy is not so much a vacuum of talent as it is an improper medium. Think about the proving ground for comedy writers: stand-up. more…
Burials to Die For– Don’t let a little thing like death get in the way of being high-tech.
So you are dead. Now what? Get planted six feet under? That’s a pretty lame parting gesture. Why not make your eternal future a little more interesting with these four technologically advanced options for those who like to think outside the box. more…
SAMPLES FROM WIRED
Lose the Wet Look Fast With These Hot Air Guns
These high tech dryers all boast innovations like negative ions and far-infrared-emitting ceramics. The makers claim they dry hair faster and leave it healthier. We hit the showers to separate the heat from the hype. 1. Paralux 3800 Eco dryer: This neon wonder is a workhorse disguised as a pony. It shaved 10 minutes off our normal 45-minute drying time …more
Motorola Nails Smart Sequel With Droid 2
If anything, the makeover from Droid to Droid 2 is more of a brow wax than a face lift, which judging by the success of the original version, and the ghastly results of many cosmetic surgery fiascoes, is probably a good thing. No one ever said that the first Droid was a looker, and the second version of the phone isn’t doing much to change that. more…
Google + Boutiques.com Knows What to Wear Before You Do
This year we will spend $25 billion buying clothes and accessories online. Which is not to say we will enjoy doing it. Most big shopping sites are ugly, poorly designed and completely clueless when it comes to showing you clothes you might actually like. Google, the bastion of search, is hoping to change all that. more…
SAMPLES FROM SF WEEKLY MAGAZINE
Quiz: Figure Out How Far You’ve Fallen in the Great Recession
Almost all of us have suffered because of the current recession, but some have suffered more than others. We should stop feeling equally sorry for everyone, and dole out our sympathy to those who deserve it most. Let’s face it: Some people’s lives used to be really sweet and are now only bittersweet. more…
SFuture Shock: Bold Predictions for the Coming Year
San Franciscans become bored with ruthlessly reviewing restaurants and start writing Yelp reviews of the people they date. Average residents’ self-esteem will hover uncomfortably at three stars: “On my first visit to Jane, I found her friendly and nice to look at, if a little slow in the service area. But when she called me 12 times in a row on Friday night, she revealed herself to be needy in a way that is far too cloying for my palate.” more…
SAMPLES FROM Things San Franciscans Like,
MY WEEKLY COLUMN FOR SF APPEAL.
The Difference Between “Real” Giants Fans And The Other 99.9% Of The City
If there is one things that San Franciscans never cared about before and now care about a whole bunch that thing is their baseball team, the Giants. You have never in your life known so many people who one minute were only interested in iPhones and bars and new media, and never said one thing about sports who are suddenly getting in fights with their friends because they NEED to have the Giants game on during their book club meeting. more…
Observations About Themselves
There is almost nothing a San Franciscan appreciates like a well-timed observation about themselves. For those of us actually making the observations about San Franciscans (things they like, etc.) the self-satisfaction is two-fold in the sense that we feel good when we make the observation, and then, because we are San Franciscans too, we feel good that the observation was made. more…
Boutique Anything
The word ’boutique,’ like the letter ‘i’ can be put in front of any other word (hotel, winery, law firm) to make it instantly desirable to San Franciscans. (Who wants a boutique law firm? I want a law factory when I’m in trouble. Something that can throw some weight around. Not a place that sounds like they might sell Precious Moments figurines on the side). more…
