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culture
Paul Theroux: On "Paul Theroux"
Paul Theroux chats with Tripod about nosy interviewers, his new novel-memoir "My Other Life," and why he'll never be an Anglophile. Published October 16, 1996.Literatour: Cultured Travel
If you've ever put down a book or walked away from a movie with the travel bug, then you know what a Literatour is. It's following a hero (or a sleazebag) through a city, or a country; visiting the same bars, fishing in the same streams, and chasing the same dream (or escaped convict). Published September-October, 1996.Jeff Stone: Chic Simple
Jeff Stone, co-creator of the "Chic Simple" book series, speaks up for materialism and suggests that life is in the details. Published August 28, 1996.Lise Carrigg: Girls on Film
Lise Carrigg, founder of the website Girls on Film, talks to Tripod about "chicks, flicks and politicks," girls on the web, and why women's print magazines have no balls. Published August 21, 1996.James Twitchell: Adcult in America
The author of "Adcult USA" tells Tripod why religion and advertising are kindred spirits; why advertisers try to be your friend; and why wearing a Polo shirt is like casting a spell. Then take the Adcult quiz to find out how your ad culture knowledge compares to your high culture knowlege. Is our common culture now ad culture? Published August 14, 1996.Nick Hartshorn: Playing Catch with America
Two years ago, Nick Hartshorn put three baseball gloves (one lefty) into the back of his '81 Honda Civic and hit the road. He drove through every region of the country, and played catch with America, from Bob Costas to a grandmother in Kansas. He recorded his journery in "Catch: A Discovery of America." Published July 31, 1996.Douglas Coupland: Channeling the Early 90s
Douglas Coupland on blue jeans, mass amnesia, Pop Art, and his latest book, "Polaroids from the Dead." Published July 24, 1996.Ashley Warlick: Getting Wise (and Published) at 23
Novelist Ashley Warlick, 23, talks to Tripod about the South, young angst, and her first novel, "The Distance from the Heart of Things." Published July 17, 1996.Column: New Orleans Jazz Fest: Cradle of American Music, by Anthony Qaiyum
Tripod reports on the big festival in the Big Easy. Where the food tastes like jazz and the music is good enough to eat. Published May 16, 1996.Hal Sirowitz: Mother Poet
Hal Sirowitz talks with Tripod about crazy mothers, bad lovers and the democracy of poetry. Includes Real Audio -- Sirowitz reads some of his favorite poems. Published May 11, 1996.Mark Amerika: Alt-X Publisher
Author and web publisher Mark Amerika discusses writing in a community. Or: Now that we've got hypertext, what are we going to do with it? Published April 18, 1996.Column: Letter from Austin: South by Southwest by Steven Mirkin
Tales from an indie music festival in a city that "practically bleeds music." Published March 28, 1996.David Kushner: SonicNet
David Kushner has been producing and hosting chat events on SonicNet, an alternative music Web site, since its inception as a BBS in 1994. He is also the technology columnist for Spin magazine. Tripod spoke with Kushner about fame, fans, and rock 'n roll in the Electronic Age. Published March 15.Column: Hunting the World Beat by Steven Mirkin
David Parsons -- head of the record label Celestial Harmonies -- circles the globe with a mobile recording studio, documenting the world's indigenous music, from a Bedouin tribe to a Balinese Gamelan orchestra -- even Tibetan monks. Published March 6, 1996.John Prendergast: Big Chill-ing Novelist
Prendergast's first novel, "Jump," focuses on a Big Chill-like reunion of college friends. He talks with Tripod about college love, love triangles, and the Big Eighties. Published February 29, 1996.Barry Wallenstein: Post-Beat Poet
Barry Wallenstein missed the Beat Generation by a few years, but he lists those poets among his influences. He is a performing poet, though he hesitates to call himself a poet. Here, he discusses the democracy of poetry and the "politically incorrect" notion that some poets are better than others. Published February 26, 1996.R.U. Sirius: Exploded Post-Novelist
R.U. Sirius, co-author of "How to Mutate and Take Over the World," and co-founder of Mondo 2000, discusses his "exploded post-novel," which follows the Net to the year 2002, through a combination of fictional interviews, newspaper clippings and e-mail diaries. Published February 22, 1996.Douglas Cooper: Internet Novelist
Cooper, author of the Web-based novel "Delirium," is a rare find on the Internet: a skilled writer who's genuinely interested in both the writing and the technology. Here, he shares some of his thoughts about the craft of creating interactive literature. Published February 7, 1996.Camille Paglia: Pro-porn Vamp-feminist
Culture critic, dissident feminist, and author of three best-selling books, Camille Paglia talks about the Jane Austen revival, Hillary's latest faux-pas, and her favorite vamp of the moment. Paglia is Professor of Humanities at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Published January 25, 1996.Mark Harris: Movie Picks for 1996
Entertainment Weekly's Mark Harris gives the inside scoop on the Oscars, and a few hints on movies to watch out for this year. Will the American film industry finally rid itself of its good-as-Gump fetish? Don't wait to find out. Published January 12, 1996.Jonathan Paijon: This Ain't Just Kids Stuff
Toy Story Webmaster Jonathan Paijon gives the low-down on the first ever 3-D computer-animated film. Published November 17, 1995.
women of the web
Spike Gillespie: Madonna of the Infobahn
Spike Gillespie, the self-titled "Madonna of the Infobahn," talks with Tripod about women on the Web, developing a career as a writer, and online love (is it the water cooler of the future?). Published September 4, 1996.Lise Carrigg: Girls on Film
Lise Carrigg, founder of the website Girls on Film, talks to Tripod about "chicks, flicks and politicks," girls on the Web, and why women's print magazines have no balls. Published August 21, 1996.Kari-Astrid Hauge: Cyber-Bartender
Kari-Astrid Hauge is a writer and bartender for cocktail.com, a cyber bar with a twist -- every drink recipe is linked to a location or a holiday. She gives some tips and recipes for the best holiday and apres-ski drinks out there. Published December 20, 1995.
hobbies
James Prosek: Searching for Blueback Trout
21-year-old Prosek is the author of "Trout: An Illustrated History," a watercolor catalog of North American trout. On the strength of these paintings, Prosek has been heralded "a fair bid to become the Audubon of the fishing world." Tripod spoke to him about his love of fishing and his gift for illustration. Published September 18, 1996.Nick Hartshorn: Playing Catch with America
Two years ago, Nick Hartshorn put three baseball gloves (one lefty) into the back of his '81 Honda Civic and hit the road. He drove through every region of the country, and played catch with America, from Bob Costas to a grandmother in Kansas. He recorded his journery in "Catch: A Discovery of America." Published July 31, 1996.Column: Food Fights
Do you know who you're cooking with? Do you hide your steak knives? Tales from the darker side of life in the kitchen. As fancy as prosciutto, as plain as onions, there's always room for disagreement. If you can't stand the heat, get a pizza to go. Published May 8, 1996.Column: Homebrew: 99 Bottles of Beer in my Bedroom
Tripod's homebrew home instruction class! We take you step by step through the process of homebrewing -- from the metaphysics of beer to building your own brew kitchen for fifty bucks. If you're in search of the perfect Porter, why not brew your own? Published April 25, 1996.Column: Good Spirits for Under Five Bucks, by the Tripod Staff
We had a theory that it might be possible to enjoy fine wine for less than five bucks, and one wintry weekend in Williamstown, that's what we set out to prove. Published March 2, 1996.The Ardent Gardener: Show Us Your Bloomers!
GardenNet's Ardent Gardener won't tell you his name, but he will tell you how to create your own little Eden. Whether you have a few square feet or untended acres to spare, check out what the Ardent Gardener has to say, then make 1996 your year of the yard. Published December 29, 1995.Kari-Astrid Hauge: Cyber-Bartender
Kari-Astrid Hauge is a writer and bartender for cocktail.com, a cyber bar with a twist -- every drink recipe is linked to a location or a holiday. She gives some tips and recipes for the best holiday and apres-ski drinks out there. Published December 20, 1995.Robin Garr: Cheers! Wine for Mere Mortals
Veteran wine critic and journalist Robin Garr explains why you don't need deep pockets to start enjoying the fruits of the vine. Garr makes an incredibly straightforward, snob-free case for why no one should be deprived the pleasures of the grape. Published December 15, 1995.Ronnie Fein: It's a Piece of Cake!
Is your idea of gourmet not burning the toast? Does the thought of a dinner party strike you with horror? Look no further: Ronnie Fein, author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics," tells you how to be the host with the most. Published December 8, 1995.Jean Schnelle: Butterball Turkey Talk-Line
Jean Schnelle began as one of the original staff members of the first and largest Turkey Hotline in 1981 ... and now she is the chief Turkey Talker. Published November 23, 1995.
weird science
Jim Berkley: Weather Porn Star
Okay, so he's not a weather porn star, but Jim Berkley is a bit of a weather buff. Back in 1991, he delivered a paper on "The Weather Channel and Virtual Culture" in the Williams College Technology and Politics Lecture Series, and ever since has kept a keen eye on the virtual community that surrounds weather-watching. Published June 5, 1996.Steven Hassan: Tips for the Brainwashed
A former leader of the Moonies, Steven Hassan has become one of America's foremost authorities on cults and mind control. Today, the author of the best-selling "Combatting Mind Control" tells Tripod how he was seduced by, and broke free from, the Moonies. Published November 28, 1995.Larry Elias: RAM For Humans
Memory man Larry Elias explains the science of memory, and why you don't need to be a genius to have an elephant's memory. Johnny Mnemonic ain't seen nothing yet. Published December 19, 1995.
be your own rock
Feature: Tripod and Team Malaysia: The Olympic Partnership
We couldn't compete with NBC in Olympics coverage, but we came up with a better idea: to support the Malaysian Olympic Team. Malaysia trails only North America and the United Kingdom in number of Tripod members. Meet the team and find out how they did in Atlanta 1996. Published July-August, 1996.Nicos Stavrou: Tripod's 25,000th Member
Tripod spends some QT with Nicos Stavrou, the legendary 25,000th member. Published March 29, 1996.Column: Lemon Blues by Emma Taylor
The last fortune cookie I opened, read, "When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade." Right. When the lemon has a broken tailgate and leaks anti-freeze all over your driveway, then what's a girl to do? Published February 15, 1996.Dave Rossow: Co-ed Naked Life
Have you ever had the urge to just strip down and get on with your day, naked? Dave Rossow of the Naturist Society of America thinks it would make us all better people. So take off your clothes and read today's interview. Published October 20, 1995.Richard Stoller: It's a Tall World After All
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from on high? Richard Stoller of the Tall Club of New York City describes the view. Published October 13, 1995.Frank Dillon: Sam Spade of Cyberspace
Want to check out if your blind date has a criminal record? How about your boss's credit history. Call Frank Difford, general manager of the Detective Information Network, America's foremost electronic detective agency. Is anything sacred in cyberspace? Published October 11, 1995.Sheryl Nance-Nash: Get a Hot Address
Sheryl Nance-Nash of Money Magazine reviews their survey of the hottest places to live in the United States. The results will surprise you. Published October 6, 1995.Santa Claus: Ho, Ho, Ho
Tripod talks with everyone's favorite fat guy. Here, Santa gives the lowdown on lazy elves, cyber-Christmas and Mrs. Claus. Published December 24, 1995.
issues
Richard Kluger: Author, "Ashes to Ashes,"
Hear it in Real Audio! Kluger tells Tripod why it's too late to blame anyone for tobacco. It's time to start making a deal with the tobacco companies. Published May 9, 1996.Vic Calise: U.S. Sled Hockey Team
Vic Calise, a member of the U.S. sled hockey team, talks to Tripod about training for the 1998 Para-Olympics, paintball and Elizabeth Hurley. Published April 10, 1996.Derek Humphry: Crusader for Euthanasia
The best-selling author, and founder of the Hemlock Society, talks about euthanasia issues, legislation, and his own personal involvement in the movement. Published November 3, 1995.William Upski Wimsatt: Urban Explorer
Upski, author of "Bomb the Suburbs," is an urban renaissance man for the 90's. His adventures and writings challenge racial, class and geographical stereotypes that currently reign in America. Published October 10, 1995.Betsy Macken: Tech that Disses Disabilities
In the next century, will disabilities cease to be a handicap? The leader of the Archimedes Project discusses groundbreaking new ways of using technology to overcome disabilities. Published November 28, 1995.Peter de Jager: Meltdown in 2000! No, Really.
What happens when the world's computer clocks tick from 12/31/99 to 01/01/00? Worldwide economic meltdown -- unless we all get our act together. "Year 2000 Computer Expert" Peter de Jager warns us of the dire consequences if we continue to party like it's 1999.
TRAVEL
alternative travel
Column: Get Where You're Going
A love affair on four wheels (or two). David Wallis laments the car he loved and lost, while Bernadette Noll recalls the highs and lows of a 1965 Schwinn one-speed bicycle. Published October 24, 1996.Column: Literatour: Cultured Travel
If you've ever put down a book or walked away from a movie with the travel bug, then you know what a Literatour is. Be it San Francisco, New York, Spain, France or Casablanca, Tripod has the practical know-how for the most impractical of vacations. Published September-October, 1996.Tim Cahill: Adventure Writer
Explorer Tim Cahill is an editor at "Outside Magazine," and the author of a number of adventure travel books, including "Jaguars Ripped My Flesh" and "A Wolverine is Eating My Leg." From his Montana cabin, Cahill tells Tripod stories of falling down cliffs and finding Batman T-shirts in the Congo. Published July 3, 1996.Column: The Phantom Cow
Forget mad cows. This Tripod member's travel tale goes from the bovine to the ridiculous. Strange things happen in California when the lights go down. Published April 4, 1996.
cheap travel
Feature: The Alternative (Spring) Break: Budget Travel with a Conscience
Follow Andrew Nystrom's weekly travel journal from the southern-most states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tobasco. Getting around the law and into Cuba. Why food is culture in southern Mexico, and what to do there on a full stomach. A hundred and one excuses for a "pachanga" (serious party). Bus travel with a twist. And more ... Published March-May, 1996.Deanna Brown: See the World on a Dime
Does it seem like you'll be eighty before you have enough air miles to travel for free? Deanna Brown, founder of the Cheap Travel Page, has some advice for free and cheap travel -- no scams, no gimmicks. Published January 4, 1996.Edward Hasbrouck: Cheapest Flights Anywhere?
Learn about the secret world of bucket shops from a nationally renowned expert and travel columnist -- get the best of the budget deals without getting burned. Published October 3, 1995.Darren Overby: Hostel Junkies
This San Francisco hostel owner and editor of "The Internet Guide to Hostelling" talks about hostel culture, and gives some great tips for uninitiated hostel-goers. Published October 2, 1995.John Hart: Blue-Light Specials
The editor and publisher of Travelgram -- an insider source for budget travel -- shares his tips for finding the very best travel bargains. Published September 26, 1995.
travel smarts
Sharron Wood: Travel Guide Smarts
Sharron Wood is the Executive Editor of the Berkeley Guides. Here, she explains how to get the most out of your travel guide book -- which sometimes means leaving it at home. Published October 10, 1996.Column: Cosmic Muffins & Hitching Hints
Tales from the Road -- Tripod member Jim Hendrickson hitchhiked his way across America. Here, he gives some hitching hints and explains his philosophy of the road. Published February 23, 1996.Column: That Crazy Thing Called Hitchhiking by Emma Taylor
It's hippy, it's Kerouac, and if you believe the hype, it's way too dangerous for you. But then so is surfing the Web, and since when has traveling been about following the rules? Published February 19, 1996.Charlie Leocha: Beating the Travel System
Travel Rights crusader Charlie Leocha gives some tips on the inside secrets of traveling -- his motto is, "If you don't ask, you don't get." All it takes is a little insider knowledge, and the system will start working for you. Become the next road warrior! Published February 3, 1996.Barbara Canavan: Take a Trip to Change the World
Barbara Canavan, founder of EarthWise Journeys, discusses the growing field of socially responsible travel. Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars on vacations -- Barbara's goal is to channel some of that money back into local economies, rather than corporate pockets. Published December 19, 1995.Peter Moore: Wacky Adventures for You!
Peter Moore, editor of the humorous travel 'zine, "No Shitting in the Toilet," talks about the unpredictable side of travel. He shares some of his own adventures, a little travel philosophy, and an explanation for the abundance of wandering Australians on our planet. Published November 7, 1995.Diana Fairechild: Hot Tips for Airplane Travel!
Diana Fairechild, author of Jet Smart, tells what the airlines don't. Her advice for a better trip covers everything from sleeping masks to vibrators. Published October 23, 1995.
destination usa
Feature: The Great American Roadtrip
Ethan Zuckerman, Tripod's Director of Research and Development, and Rachel Barenblat drove cross-country, buying lunch for any Tripod member who would let them. Get the day by day view from each window, from the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts to the Pacific Ocean and back. You might not believe they were in the same Jeep. Published July-August, 1996.Nick Hartshorn: Playing Catch with America
Two years ago, Nick Hartshorn put three baseball gloves (one lefty) into the back of his '81 Honda Civic and hit the road. He drove through every region of the country, and played catch with America, from Bob Costas to a grandmother in Kansas. He recorded his journery in "Catch: A Discovery of America." Published July 31, 1996.Bruce Christenson: No Ski Bunnies Allowed
Bruce Christenson, director of Snow Canyon Snowcat Skiing, tells you how to be the Jack Kerouac of the ski-world -- get on a snowcat and ski where no man has skiied before (well, not recently, anyway). Published December 12, 1995.Dawn Massey: A Vacation for the Blues
Dawn Massey, of the St. Louis Visitors Commission, discusses the America's Music Corridor tour. If you love blues, jazz, rock, or any combination thereof, this self-guided, three-city getaway could be the perfect roadtrip for you. Published November 28, 1995.Kari Gemmel: Skis, Poles, and a Cowboy Hat
Thinking about skiing out West this year? Kari Gemmel, director of marketing at Jackson Hole, will tell you why the extreme skiing and the authentic Western atmosphere of this Wyoming ski resort make it an ideal destination. Published November 14, 1995.Chan Martinez: A Racy Vacation
You said you wanted a high-speed holiday, but this is ridiculous. Meet the fella from the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. Published November 6, 1995.
destination not-usa
Column: Verbier, Switzerland: Rich Man, Poor Man
Steve Mencher visits a town in Switzerland that has nothing to offer the middle class. It's for the rich man or poor man, a town best experienced in the extreme. Welcome to Verbier, where they've been dreaming of winter since July. Published October 31, 1996.Column: Bedouin and Breakfast in Jordan
David Wallis finds Bedouin and breakfast in Jordan. He takes a camel ride and spends the night with the Bedouin of Wadi Rum, far from the madding crowds of Cairo. Published August 8, 1996.Daniel Hays: Men at Sea
Daniel Hays and his father David Hays are the first Americans to sail around Cape Horn in a boat under thirty feet in length. Their book, "My Old Man and the Sea," tells the story of the voyage. It is part family history, part travelogue, and a powerful testament to the rhythm and beauty of life at sea. Published August 7, 1996.Column: Frog In My Throat
David Wallis hunts for some big frog on the island of Dominica. Published June 14, 1996.Column: Slow Boat In China
David Wallis takes a slow boat along the Yangtze River in China, before it's too late. Published June 7, 1996.Column: Lingerie and Lasagna in Bologna
There is a city where the pasta is always home-cooked and the underwear is always handmade. Hannah Satz indulges her appetite and her imagination in Bologna. Published May 20, 1996.Bob Christ: Skydive on Santa
Bob, a veteran of jumping out of planes, helps lead a North Pole skydiving adventure that's sure to get your adrenaline pumping -- if your heart doesn't stop first. Here, he discusses all of the exciting details, and explains how you can get involved. Published December 5, 1995.Tom Witt: Experience the New South Africa.
Try a totally different travel experience. Tom Witt, Southern African studies advisor for the Center for Global Education, talks about two-week travel seminars which explore the grassroots changes in South Africa's emerging democracy. Published October 10, 1995.
virtual travel
Dan Buettner: Lead a Mayan Expedition with a Mouse Click.
Dan Buettner, world record-holding cyclist, talks about his groundbreaking Mayaquest biking expedition, directed by Net explorers back in the States. Discover how you, too, can become an armchair archeologist when Mayaquest II begins next Spring. Published October 17, 1995.
HEALTH
sexual health
Randy Thornhill: Was She Faking? Or Is Your Face Just Crooked?
Professor of Biology at the University of New Mexico, Randy's recent research concludes that a woman is more likely to have an orgasm (and more of them) when her man is symmetrical. Did you know that the female orgasm is also a selective mechanism? Not your average Sassy sex interview. Published January 31, 1996.
alternative health
Column: Homeopathy: Home Remedies
In the final column in the homeopathy series, Steve suggests homeopathic remedies for home ailments, from hangovers to menstrual pain. Published September 12, 1996.Column: Homeopathy: Remedies for Sports Injuries
Homeopathic remedies for sports injuries, from tennis elbow to heat exhaustion. Published September 5, 1996.Column: Homeopathy: Allergy Relief
This week, Steve suggests homeopathic remedies that will give you allergy relief. Published August 29, 1996.Column: Homeopathy: Outdoor Ailments, Natural Remedies
Learn about homeopathic remedies that aid in recovering from "natural ailments" -- allergies, insect bites, poison ivy and more. Don't go camping without this. Published August 22, 1996.Column: Homeopathy: Hair of the Dog
In the first of a series on homeopathy, Steve Taormina explains the history and principle of homeopathy. You might be surprised at how "traditional" these remedies are. Published August 15, 1996.Column: Herbal X: It's Bad for You
Ben Klipstein tests out Herbal Ecstacy and discovers that not only does it fail to get him high, it doesn't make him feel good either. Published June 15, 1996.Column: Herbs Aren't For Nerds: Mental Floss
If my brain's eggs on drugs, what's it on ginkgo? Steve Taormina investigates two herbs that can help improve your memory. Published April 24, 1996.Column: Herbs Aren't For Nerds: Herbs to Help You Sleep
You can count sheep until the cows come home, but sometimes you need a little extra help falling asleep. Published April 17, 1996.Column: Herbs Aren't For Nerds: Herbs to Cure Stress
What flavor is the stress in your life? Traffic? Work? Your mother? Steven Taormina investigates some herbal remedies for the stress monster. Published April 9, 1996.Column: Herbs Aren't For Nerds: Herbs to Cure a Cold
Colds blow. And the medicine you take just makes you sleepy. Have you thought about curing your cold the natural way? Steven Taormina investigates some herbal remedies. Published April 2, 1996.Brigitte Mars: Hot Herbs
Herbalist Brigitte Mars explains that staying warm during the winter might just be a matter of what you eat. Forget the long underwear; stock up on those herbs! Published January 10, 1996.Elliot Greene: Massage Those Kinks Away
Everyone loves a good massage, but did you know that it can actually improve your health? Elliot Greene of the American Massage Therapy Association gives the lowdown on therapeutic massage and where to find the best masseurs. Published December 16, 1995.Dr Rick Nappi: Garlic: Eat This!
Dr. Nappi, the director of Intelligent Health Resources, talks about the endless benefits of garlic. After reading this interview, you may decide that garlic breath is a good thing. Published November 4, 1995.Steve Murray: Hypnosis to Solve Your Problems?
Steve Murray, advocate of Computer Aided Self Hypnosis (CASH), claims its beneficial effects include speed reading ability and improvements in physical well-being. Is this a health breakthrough, or just a load of techo-hype? Published October 28, 1995.Rob McCaleb: Plants That Cure?
Rob McCaleb, president of the Herb Research Foundation, talks straight about the power of medicinal herbs. If his predictions for the future are correct, conventional pharmacies are quickly becoming an endangered species. Published October 21, 1995.
a healthy mind
Feedback: Are You Stressed??!
Play in the bath, build a fort in your bedroom, have sex, eat ice cream, pretend to be jello, go for a run -- some winning stress relief tips from Tripod members. Did you win a Happy Massager? Published May 24.Feature: Tripod's Guide to Stress!!! (We Can Help)
The Tripod guide to stress: Take a quiz to find out how stressed you are. Learn what stress does to your body, and how to better manage the stress in your life. Published April 10.Rebecca Donatelle: Good Stress/Bad Stress
Rebecca Donatelle is the author of "Access to Health," and Tripod's Guide to Managing Stress. She talks to Tripod about good stress, bad stress, and managing stress. Published April 3.Raymond Zeuschner: Conflict is a Skill
Have you ever spent hours arguing with someone, and still reached no conclusion? Why can't the government just resolve the budget mess and get back to work? Raymond Zeuschner, author of "Communicating Today," thinks conflict is a skill that we should practice -- read this interview, and never lose an argument again! Published January 6, 1996.Dr. Raymond Lam: Avoid the Winter Blues
Dr. Lam is the director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Center. Here, he explains Seasonal Affective Disorder and discusses a very effective treatment available right now. Published December 9, 1995.Jordan Friedman: Stressed Out?
His "Quick Calm" method of stress reduction will help you survive in trying times. Jordan Friedman, stress management counselor and Columbia University health educator, discusses stress control for motivated people. Published October 14, 1995.Joan Rachel Goldberg: Sleeping to Success
Should you be getting more sleep? Joan Rachel Goldberg -- communications director for the National Sleep Foundation -- answers questions about zzzzz's with ease. Published October 2, 1995.
general health
Feature: Frugal Fitness: Build a Home Gym on a Budget
"Free your mind and your ass will follow." -- George Clinton. "Build a gym in your bedroom and a fine ass will follow." -- Tripod. Published May 15, 1996.William J. Martone, M.D.: Flu Fighters
Should you take the shot? Dr. Martone, senior executive director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, discusses strategies for avoiding the flu, including the highly-touted influenza vaccine. Published November 18, 1995.Abby Bloch: Eating Cancer Away
Abby Bloch, coordinator of clinical research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, gives simple tips to help make your diet cancer-free. Published October 11, 1995.Seymour Diamond, MD: Headaches Got You Down?
Don't let headaches slow you down! The executive director of the National Headache Foundation and the author of the new book "The Hormone Headache" discusses the real reasons so many young people get headaches. Published October 7, 1995.
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