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Who Really Owns Your Personal Data?
Thanks to an exploding number of wellness apps and wearable devices, you may be beaming biodata into the cloud right now. As the Quantified Self movement picks up steam, who stands to profit? (Hint: not you.) And can those cashing in on Big Data use your heart rate against you? (Take a guess.) read more
May 2013
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Celebrities & Entertainment
The Digital Mavericks
Meet the Digital Mavericks, class of 2013. read more
April 2013
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Culture & Trends
The All-Stars of David
In the great Jewish tradition, 43 members of the tribe descended on Southern Florida. But instead of playing canasta, they dreamed of victory on the diamond. With names like Greenberg, Lipetz, and Fish, they united in the hopes of bringing glory to the Holy Land (and maybe themselves) in this month's World Baseball Classic. And every time they stepped up to the plate, it was a swing and a mitzvah. read more
March 2013
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Culture & Trends
Love at First Bite
As a boy, Steve Ludwin became infatuated with snakes. Now 47, he regularly injects himself with potentially lethal doses of their venom. But if you think the former rock frontman has a death wish, think again. After more than two decades of shooting venom, Ludwin says he is no longer affected by colds, flus, and other diseases, he's slowed the aging process, and he feels physically reborn. Could the elixir of life flow from cobra fangs, or is it just snake oil? read more
March 01, 2013
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Culture & Trends
Neighborhood Watch: San Francisco's Mission District
The Bay Area's coolest destination is trading in its signature scruffiness for a more refined, adult appeal. Here, a guide to the stores spearheading the transformation. Plus: We ID the next hot 'hood. read more
March 2013
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Culture & Trends
Celebrities Sued by Jonathan Lee Riches
See also our feature "You Might Get Sued for Reading This Story." read more
February 2013
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Culture & Trends
On Memes, Major Career Moments, and Social Media
We asked this year's Digital Mavericks and other experts to answer some personal questions and draw the future of social media. Now the results are in.
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April 2013
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Culture & Trends
4 Variations on the Classic Eames Lounge Chair
Since 1956, the Eames Lounge has been revered for its marriage of comfort and style. A new generation of innovative imitators prove it's as timely as ever. read more
January 2013
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Culture & Trends
2012-2013: The Year in Review & the Year in Preview
We take stock of the projects, people, and events driving the cultural conversation—now and in the future. read more
January 2013
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Culture & Trends
Buy, Buy Love: In Search of Modern Mail-Order Brides
Writer Adam Baidawi flew from Australia to Colombia for a week-long trip to meet the participants of an international romance tourand to decide if this is as awful and awkward a business as it sounds or a godsend for lonely hearts. read more
October 01, 2012
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- sex
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