Here are some of Nicole’s writing samples, from her days as an editor and writer, before she began teaching (and some before her married name days). Many of the articles have been taken down in the 15+ years since I wrote them.

Profile/Travel

“East London is a source of tension and wonder.” [PDF], Afar, Premier issue (September 2009). Also appeared in Dwell, September 2009.

“Goteborg.” [PDF] Afar, Premier issue (September 2009).

Infographics

Curious Planet “National Narcissism.” [PDF] Afar, July/August 2010.

Curious Planet “How to Win the World Cup.” [PDF] Afar, May/June 2010.

Curious Planet “Flower Power.” [PDF] Afar, March/April 2010.

Curious Planet “Smoke Signals.” [PDF] Afar, December/January 2010.

Technology

“Online dating adds video, goes local.” [PDF] PCWorld.com, February 12, 2009.

Music

“San Francisco Bar Succeeds with Live Bluegrass, Singalongs,” CMT.com, June 27, 2007. No longer available online.

“Piece by Piece: Learn a Song Faster by Dividing It Into Sections.” Play Guitar, Spring 2007. No longer available online.

Food

“What John T. Edge Ate at SF Street Food Fest.” Chow.com, August 22, 2010.

“Is This a Twist-Off: Why don’t more beer bottles have twist-off caps?” Chow.com, June 6, 2007.

“Stinking Drunk: How does a beer get skunky?” Chow.com, May 16, 2007.

“Urinalysis: Does everyone’s pee smell after they eat asparagus?” Chow.com, January 17, 2007.

Business—Food Indusry

“Going Public Doesn’t Pay for Pyramid Brewing.” BNET, April 30, 2008

“E&J Gallo Winery Expanding Into Tequila.” BNET, September 22, 2008

Business—Management

“ChangeThis: New Ideas on Marketing and Creativity.” BNET, April 9, 2008

“After the Job Posting, Dealing with the Deluge.” BNET, July 3, 2007

“Sticks and Stones: Surviving the Office Bully.” BNET, June 29, 2007

“Collaboration Starts with CEO.” BNET, June 27, 2007