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The Fast-Talking Billionaire

The Fast-Talking Billionaire

It's not surprising that Greg Lindberg has his eyes on longevity. Accused of pilfering $2 billion from policyholders at his insurance companies, the 53-year-old faces being in jail until he's 90. But that hasn't dimmed his enthusiasm for his latest venture: Living forever through fasting.
Coronation Day: Macy’s Meets Oasis

Coronation Day: Macy’s Meets Oasis

May 6 — I'm in London this rainy morning. And watching the coronation is a little like watching the Macy's Day Parade, if it was hosted by the Church of England. No one is lip syncing Frozen. But it still feels over the top. William & Harry are the Liam and Noel Galligher of Buckingham Palace — with William as Noel doing both parts...
Dept. of (my) History

Dept. of (my) History

In 1982, I wrote a story about AIDS that mentioned 958 cases had been reported worldwide. Forty years on, the total is 75 million. I'm reposting the piece as a document of what it was like to be in NYC at the dawn of the crisis.
To Bruce, Or Not To Bruce

To Bruce, Or Not To Bruce

I'm tired of Bruce Springsteen these days. There. I said it. BUT, and you knew there had to be a but ...
How I Cut the Cord (…and learned about VPNs and IPTVs)

How I Cut the Cord (…and learned about VPNs and IPTVs)

Not long ago, I found myself staring at my satellite TV bill and wondering why I was paying $120 a month. With only a few exceptions, its hundreds of channels were a wasteland. I cut the cord. And I've never been happier. A lot of you have been asking me how I did it. So I created thIs guide...
Storm Surviving: Three Days & Nights With Florence

Storm Surviving: Three Days & Nights With Florence

By Sunday, after battling through 100 mph winds and tornado warnings, I thought the worst was behind me. Then I looked at the emergency text that buzzed on my phone. For the first time, I panicked.