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. . . Articles, by topic (partial list) Profiles and Personal Histories Mightier than the sword Financial Times, weekend magazine, First Person column, July 31, 2004 A family (and national) tragedy inspires a project to connect Brooklyn high school students with their counterparts in Baghdad. Ramadan Revelry: Holy Fasting Days & Wild Mall Nights Philadelphia Indepedent, Late Winter 2004 An account of an interesting excursion in Bahrain. Interview: Oman's shock jock The Times (London), January 15, 2004 A profile of an outspoken female radio personality in the Arab world who also happens to be a member of Oman's royal family. What It's Like to Be a Millionaire Details magazine, April 2003 If you don't grow up with money and then are suddenly worth millions, how does it change your life? A World Safe For Starbucks The Philadelphia Independent, front page, Spring 2003 Observations from an international aid conference on the eve of war Drama unfolds of a little empire Financial Times, weekend section, January 20/21, 2001 An interview with the President of Montmartre The science of invention Salon, June 29, 2000 Can a theory cooked up by a Soviet labor camp survivor solve today's thorniest engineering problems – and make the world a better place? Who Needs a Diploma? The New York Times Magazine, Sunday, March 5, 2000 Why the high-tech industry wants dropouts. How good jobs are going to kids without even a high school diploma. The art of Don E. Knuth Salon, September 16, 1999 Computing's philosopher king argues for elegance in programming – and a Pulitzer Prize for the best written. Books, Travel & Other Features Notes on Halo The New York Times, Sunday Arts & Leisure, April 3, 2005 Computer games inspire a new journalism genre FAST TRACK Details, February 2002 NASCAR teams move toward high tech Land of Our Father Financial Times, weekend magazine, The Business, April 14, 2001 (2,733 words) The Holy Land Experience has brought the best bits of the Bible to Disney World. Crackpot authorities Salon, August 17, 1999 From Wilhelm Reich to Julian Jaynes to H.W. Fowler, I sing of the brilliant, the ambitious and the just a bit mad. An actor-model-musician-promoter who also wants to be a muse The New Yorker, The Talk of the Town, February 15, 1997 Did Bret Easton Ellis base his terrorist-model on it-boy Donovan Leitch? New York Quick on the Draw, He Makes Art by the Acre The New York Times, City section, March 13, 2005 A very prolific Williamsburg artist A Rescuer of Animals Draws Some Yelps The New York Times, City section, August 15, 2004 The cat burglar of Boerum Hill. For Red-State Visitors, a Touch of Kerry Blue The New York Times, City section, August 8, 2004 Hanging out the colors ahead of the Republican National Convention. Rent Stablization City Limits, Sept./Oct. 2003 Who really benefits from New York City's post-9/11 downtown real estate bailout? All the Trimmings New York magazine, February 7, 2000 The wolves of Wall Street get hands-on attention at the private club John Allan's. Fighting Mad New York magazine, November 1, 1999 Two crazed "Fight Club" copycats – a writer and a performance artist – trade blows. Rumble in the Bronx New York magazine, October 18, 1999 A landmarked theater brings fight night to the Grand Concourse. Video Drone New York magazine, September 27, 1999 Gaming with geeks – for four days straight. The Tide is High New York magazine, August 23, 1999 In Brooklyn and Queens, it might be time to break out the wet suits. Radio Signals New York magazine, June 28, 1999 Is Vin Scelsa's legendary show in danger? Middle East/Africa A new generation of US trade pacts pushes a political agenda Gulf States Newsletter No. 728, February 20, 2004 The politics of sand and land prices in the Gulf FT.com site, February 18, 2004 Political machinations push construction and property costs higher in the Arab Gulf. US-Bahrain FTA moves ahead Gulf States Newsletter No. 727, February 6, 2004 Uncertainty is killing business on the Nile The Banker, February 3, 2004 Currency and banking issues and the question of a presidential successor are creating a climate that is discouraging investors. An odd problem for a desert kingdom Financial Times, weekend section, January 24/25, 2004 A shortage of sand in the desert island nation of Bahrain drives up construction and property prices. Bahrain: End of Ramadan nerves Gulf States Newsletter No. 723, November 28, 2003 After elections, Oman faces challenge of reform Gulf States Newsletter No. 721, October 31, 2003 On their own Institutional Investor, October 2003 Thinly traded African equity markets soared throughout 2002 and early 2003. Iraq debt tests investor confidence The Banker, August 4, 2003 A look at whether debt forgiveness from the international community can help pave the way to economic restoration. Personal Finance How to Hide Your Money Overseas Details magazine, May 2003 Take advantage of offshore banking – without going to jail. The 401(k) Debate Details magazine, April 2003 Even in a down market, think twice before suspending your contributions. Credit Hell Details magazine, November 2002 Living large on your card? How to end your tale of owe. HOME ECONOMICS Details magazine, August 2002 If you're still paying rent, it's time to grow up and grab a piece of the American Dream. |
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