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Culture & Trends

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

By Howie Kahn

keywords:: culture and trends,; critical eye

Culture & Trends

The 39-year-old art-world bad boy prepares for a massive career retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. read more

April 2013

By Rachel Wolff

keywords:: culture and trends,; career and money,; art

Culture & Trends

Fans riff on the famous Human Rights Campaign logo to show support during a landmark week for the Marriage Equality Act. read more

keywords:: culture and trends,; news and politics

Celebrities & Entertainment

Meet the Digital Mavericks, class of 2013. read more

April 2013

By Jesse Ashlock

keywords:: culture and trends,; critical eye

Culture & Trends

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

By Charles Bethea

keywords:: culture and trends,; critical eye

Culture & Trends

Branding. Production logistics. Product placement. Employee incentivization. Today's art-world superstars have mastered them all. Should corporate leaders take a page from their playbook? read more

March 2013

By Howie Kahn

keywords:: culture and trends,; career and money,; art

Culture & Trends

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

By Serge Debrebant

keywords:: culture and trends,; critical eye

Culture & Trends

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

By Aaron Britt