WORLD TRAVELS: In Search of Magic
When I was a kid, occasionally Leonard Nimoy’s mug would pop onto my Sunday evening television and take me to a world of unsolved mysteries with strange and unusual occurrences. In his 22-episode “In Search of” series, he looked at places and situations that defied explanation and understanding—Bigfoot, Stonehenge, UFOs—and provided “a possible explanation for [
Media Portraits: Arriving in Style
Luxury at the Burj Al Arab helipad, 1000 plus feet above a man-made island. As we flew over the cranes and heat of the burgeoning lands of Dubai, my wingwoman looked over at me and said, “sometimes life serves you champagne in diamond encrusted flutes.” Flying above modern marvels of architecture and the embodiment of […]
Dealing with Mr. A-Hole!
I’m here to tell you that the only thing worse than the self-proclaimed expert/consultant is the ‘asshole.’ We encounter them all of the time. At the office, in the car, at Starbucks, at your kid’s soccer game, and more. In the media game they’re almost everywhere because of the inherent entitlement issues that are rampant […]
World Travels: Yemen
Set in Stone—A tall house carved from a rock mountain provides shelter for just a single family. Each floor and wing is devoted to a specific use: livestock and seasonal storage on the ground, kitchen and dining areas, living and sleeping rooms at the middle, with the top reserved for the mafraj (sitting room) and […]
MGS Cuisine: Custom Bloody Mary
Every good Media Guy needs a signature drink. You would think I would have one by now, but I’m still searching. During a trip to the St. Regis Mexico, I stumbled upon this little nugget. Each St. Regis Hotel bar creates a Bloody Mary recipe unique to its destination. The tradition stems from 1934, when […]
World Travels: QATAR
Labor of Love—Teak. Oak. Pine. Cotton fabrics. Nails. Dolphin oil. Axes. Saws. Chisels. It is a recipe as old as time. The recipe is simple, however, crafting the fishing and transport dhow is a labor of love, requiring thousands of man hours without a machine to be found. Everything is done by hand, from the […]
From CBS NEWS: Hussein, 8, Fights Rare Disease Against All Odds
Watch the Emmy-nominated CBS News special report on The Pulse…click here. LOS ANGELES – Hussein Balhas is like any other 8 year old; eager to learn, so curious about everything, and loves to eat. His mom says it has not been easy for him. He has had 13 surgeries at such a young age, more […]
Media Portraits: The Intern
Greta, the intern, researches the social media scene. The posting looks something like this: Seeking Media Intern. National magazine on policy, politics, global affairs, literature and culture. Magazine read by 1.5 million (highly-educated) Americans; website enjoys 8.3 million visits per month seeks new media interns to work closely with our social media team.
World Travels: Henna
Henna: The Botanical’s Power and Secrets Extend Through Time and Culture Secrets of beauty have been cherished throughout the ages. Much more than just the hand adornment we typically see as Mehndi, henna has an extensive and splendid history. Henna is one of the oldest and most fascinating beautifiers known throughout time. It was used […]
