3 chapters across the catalog
Sir Dr. Jeff, PC Magazine and Phone Pranks
Sir Dr. Jeff of Atherton, California, recalled John C. Dvorak's "insider's eye" in PC Magazine during the 1980s. He also remembered Dvorak's antics on TWiT, such as switching the language on Nilay Patel's phone to Korean or Russian. Jeff noted that he heard Dvorak sounding congested in his final episode and wished he could have told him to see a cardiologist.
Atherton California Charges for Presidential Security Costs
The wealthy town of Atherton, California, implements a new policy requiring hosts of large-scale events, including presidential fundraisers, to pay for extra security and police overtime. The move comes after a previous visit by President Obama cost the town $10,000. For the latest visit, the fundraiser's organizer agreed to foot the bill for the 150 officers required.
Obama Fundraisers, $35,800 Dinner in Atherton
President Obama is scheduled to attend high-priced fundraisers in the San Francisco Bay Area, including a dinner in Atherton costing $35,800 per couple. Following the private events, the President will host a town hall at LinkedIn headquarters in Mountain View. The specific dollar amount of the dinner is mocked as an arbitrary figure that includes hidden costs like valet parking.
