Published Articles

See below for listings and links of a select subset of published nonfiction articles by Sarah Granger. Click on topic headers to be sent below for grouped clips.
For links to specific clients, publications and columns, see the projects page.
To view more clips or copies of additional works (including fiction, not shown on this site), please email sarah(at)grangers(dot)com.

Technology & Related Topics:
Technology How-To's, Computer Security, Digital Lifestyle & Culture,
Online Democracy, Information & Communications Technology Policy
General Interest:
Business, Politics, Environment, Parenting,
Homes, Arts, Fashion, Sports (Figure Skating)
Other:
Book Reviews, Letters to Editors

Technology How-To's:

• "Doing more with Google", Digital Landing, Acceller, Inc., Miami, FL, August 2008
• "Tips and Tools for Digital Parents", Digital Landing, Acceller, Inc., Miami, FL, February 2008
• "Learn about blog syndication and RSS feeds", Digital Landing, Acceller, Inc., Miami, FL, January 2008
• "Downloading Movies Online", Digital Landing, Acceller, Inc., Miami, FL, November 2007
• "Tips for Installing a Cable Modem", Digital Landing, Acceller, Inc., Miami, FL, August 2007
• "Notebook Credit Cards, PCMCIA," Words of Informa, Vol. I, Issue 2, Volunteer Computer Corps, Ann Arbor, MI, November 1994

Computer Security:

• "Social engineering reloaded," Infocus, Security Focus, Cupertino, CA, March 14, 2006
• "Home Security," Two Part Series, Infocus, Security Focus, Cupertino, CA, November 19 & December 8, 2003
• "Unlocking the Secrets of Crypto: Cryptography, Encryption, and Cryptology Explained," Basics, Security Focus, Cupertino, CA, August, 2002
• "The Simplest Security: A Guide to Better Password Practices," Basics, Security Focus, Cupertino, CA, January, 2002 (Also reprinted by ScanAlert and by the State of California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation as "Refresher - Password Usage")
• "Social Engineering Fundamentals," Two-Part Series (Hacker Tactics & Combat Strategies), Security Focus, Cupertino, CA, December 2001 and January, 2002 (reprinted in two books, several web sites, and in multiple languages; also included in computer security courses around the country)
• "Keys to Successful Incident Response Teams," Incidents, Security Focus, Cupertino, CA, August 2001
• "The Future of Internet Security," S3 Inc., San Jose, CA, 1997
• "The Hacker Ethic," Ethics in the Computer Age Proceedings, ACM Press, New York, NY, November 1994

Digital Lifestyle & Culture:

• "Adapting your digital lifestyle to include a New Baby", Digital Landing, Acceller, Inc., Miami, FL, August 2007
• "Merchandising American-Style: A WSIS Opportunity Missed," The World Summit in Reflection, Information Technologies and International Development, Cambridge, MA, March 2004
• "Two Degrees of Separation," Mindjack, Toronto, Canada, March 21, 2003
• "The Delusionary Jeans Factor," @NDA.com, Net Daemons Associates, Boston, MA, May 1997

Online Democracy:

• "Women Bloggers Want the Real Thing", The Huffington Post, New York, NY, July 23, 2008
• "Moving Toward Transparent Government", The Huffington Post, New York, NY, July 1, 2008
• "Campaign Internet Strategists Clash at Web Conference", The Huffington Post, New York, NY, June 25, 2008
• "Personal Democracy Forum: Twitter Debate On Now!," The Huffington Post, New York, NY, June 20, 2008
• "What the Latest Pew Numbers Mean,", FutureCampaigns, Palo Alto, CA, June 19, 2008
• "New York Times & Women in Online Politics," Sairy.com, Palo Alto, CA, October 1, 2007
• "Blogging 101 For Politicians - Tiptoeing Through the Mine Field," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, November 6, 2006

Information & Communications Technology Policy:

• "Voting Machine Debacles Continue As Election Nears", The Huffington Post, New York, NY, July 30, 2008
• "Women Leading in Technology and Politics or Policy", The Political Voices of Women, July 22, 2008
• "the trouble with e-Voting," Mindjack, Toronto, Canada, August 13, 2003
• "Cybersecurity Nosebleed: U.S. Security Hype and What It All Means," Mindjack, Toronto, Canada, October 22, 2002
• "Why Electronic Mail is Inherently Private," Ethics in the Computer Age Proceedings, ACM Press, New York, New York, November 1994
• "CFP '94 Conference," EECS Speaks, EECS Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, March 1994
• "Privacy and Protection in the Computer Age," EECS Speaks, EECS Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, November 1993

Business:

"Get in on the DriverSide", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, July 30, 2008
• "TechCrunched for Time", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, July 27, 2008
• "Green Bagging Eco-Swag", ecofabulous, San Francisco, CA, July 15, 2008
• "Networking 101: It Is Who You Know But Here's How You Meet People," Mind Petals, Issue 8, October, 2007

Politics:

• "All Politics ARE Local", MOMocrats, Palo Alto, CA, April 20, 2008
• "New Congresswoman Jackie Speier At Home in Washington", MOMocrats, Palo Alto, CA, April 11, 2008
• "Liveblogging Our Meeting with Elizabeth Edwards," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, September 29, 2007
• "Elizabeth Edwards Responds to Mud-Slinging," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, June 27, 2007
• "Why Politicians Love Kissing Babies," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, November 2, 2006
• "PREEMIE Bill Goes to House - Advocates Education & Research", Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, Sept. 10, 2006

Environment:

• "It's Time to Clear the Air", ecofabulous, San Francisco, CA, July 29, 2008
• "Barneys Has a Loomstate of Mind", ecofabulous, April 23, 2008
• "It's Easy Being Green," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, March 17, 2007
• "Fashion and Beauty Industry Taking Eco-Friendly Steps," Sairy.com, Palo Alto, CA, Jan. 31, 2007

Parenting:

• "She Might Be Gifted," Bay Area Parent, Silicon Valley Edition, pp. 41-42, Los Gatos, CA, Education & Enrichment Guide - Fall 2008
• "Give Baby a Little Oxygen", ecofabulous, San Francisco, CA, July 10, 2008
• "Babbling Brooks & Butterflies," Bay Area Parent, Silicon Valley Edition, p. 134, Los Gatos, CA, May, 2008
• "Picking a Preschool: Play-based vs. Structured is One Choice, But There Are Many More", Playborhood, Palo Alto, CA, March 31, 2008
• "Free Play Doesn't Have to Mean Unsupervised", Playborhood, Palo Alto, CA, February 26, 2008
• "Turn your kid into a couch potato in 7 days", Silicon Valley Moms Blog, February 23, 2008
• "BOO - Halloween Aftershocks, Scary Stats and Why You Should Be Prepared", Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, November 2, 2007

Homes:

• "Inspirational Tuscan Gem in Hillsborough", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, July 31, 2008
• "Reduce, Reuse, Reclaim", ecofabulous, San Francisco, CA, May 27, 2008

Arts:

• "SF Ballet New Works Festival Gala - Not Just Another Night at the Ballet", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, April 30, 2008
• "A.C.T.'s 'The Government Inspector' Elicits Grins & Grimaces", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, March 30, 2008
• "Berkeley Rep's 'Taking Over' Surprises", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, January 23, 2008
• "Tom Stoppard, A.C.T., and The Coast of America", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, January 14, 2008
• "The Nostalgic Domino Effect of Genesis", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, October 10, 2007
• "A Musical Not to Miss - 'Emma' at Theatreworks in Mountain View", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, September 17, 2007

Fashion:

• "What to Wear for Summer in San Francisco", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, July 15, 2008
• "Junior League Fashion Show Dazzled in Color and Black & White", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, April 8, 2008
• "Spring's Here, Now What to Wear?", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, March 24, 2008
• "New York Fashion Week Report", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, February 5, 2008
• "Key Trends for Fall 2007," SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 8, 2007
• "SF Opera Designer Fashion Fete Full of Eye Candy", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, April 19, 2007
• "Fashion Week Live in San Francisco", SFBayStyle, San Francisco, CA, April 11, 2007
• "Fall Trends That Go Overboard", Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, Sept. 7, 2006

Figure Skating:

• "World Figure Skating Championships Underway, U.S. Ladies Lagging", BlogHer, Redwood City, CA, March 22, 2008
• "New U.S. Figure Skating Champion Crowned & World Team Named After Incredible Ladies Free Skate", BlogHer, Redwood City, CA, January 27, 2008
• "Figure Skating Spotlight - U.S. Nationals Short Program Surprises", BlogHer, Redwood City, CA, January 25, 2008

Book Reviews:

• "Four Inspirational Moms on Perserverence," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, June 11, 2007
• "Great Summer Reading," Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Palo Alto, CA, May 29, 2007
• "Leading Well: A Book Review of Stephen Covey's Principle-Centered Leadership," @NDA.com, Net Daemons Associates, Boston, Massachussetts, March 1997
• "Windows NT Server 4: A Book Worth Its Weight," @NDA.com, Net Daemons Associates (Interliant), Boston, MA, February 1997

Letters to Editors:

• "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," Vogue, p. 260, New York, NY, March 2007
• "Good crosswalk would help Menlo resident," The Almanac, p. 23, 21, April 6, 2005

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