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Vol. 3, No. 41

October 10, 1997

Welcome to another Tripod Insider. It was a busy week at Tripod with new employee visits, fire drills, and even a brush with local wildlife. Read more about it after checking out what's new on the site.

Content And Services

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NEW IN LIVING

This week, we revisit the question of What Makes a City Liveable — is it monuments or yuppie culture? The Baffler's Tom Frank asks this very question of his hometown, Chicago.

Then, the results of our Alternative City Criteria Survey are in. We wanted to know exactly what you look for when considering a move to a new city, and got some unexpected answers — find out just how slackers and road rage converge.

And, don't forget to get the last word on Chicago. Join the Living conference topic, "What Makes a City Liveable?" and go to bat for (or against) the Windy City.

—Lori Tuckett, Bubblewrap editor

NEW IN WEB/TECH

Be the first on your block to send a secret admirer note with Hell Money, the latest Rockstar font brought to you by Six Finger Satellite and Chank Diesel. Download all your font needs in LifeSupport.

What brought you online? Check out the "My First Time..." conference. Also get involved in other Web/Tech conferences, all in Yourlife.

In PodLife, we have four birth announcements: The TV Lounge, for all of you who have memorized the new fall lineup; the Stone Circle, for the pagan community; Cooking Capers, for the chefs out there; and, SmallBiz, for the aspiring entrepreneur.

—Maria Trimarchi, assistant Web/Tech editor

NEW IN PRINT

This week, as part of the continuing process of getting members involved in the creative process of our upcoming book, we feature a survey on internships. Tell us about your best and your worst in the internship world.

—Matt Goldberg, Editorial Director, Print

NEW IN HEALTH/SPORTS

Our expert psychiatrist, Dr. Levy, has answered members' questions on mental health. The shrink can't sing, but he does a mean rap on common concerns. Stop on by and find that shrink rap is good for your head.

Then, join the Mental Health conference hosted by Dr. Levy and discuss all types of mental matters. You need a sound mind in order to have a sound body, and Dr. Levy's prepared to help.

This week's quick quiz is devoted to a smelly issue — flatulence. Take the quiz and learn the most common and uncommon causes of gas.

And finally, our resident doctors: Dr. Bob gives his two cents on intestinal gas, gastric reflux, and migraines, while Dr. Migdow treats stuffy noses and heart disease.

—Lori Tuckett, Health editor

ALSO NEW ON TRIPOD

In the Daily Scoop this week, we examine such topics as advertising, sexless maternity wear, and that fascination you have with the macabre (yes, YOU!). Remember: We're filtering the best headlines, feature stories, and trends on the Web for you -- every day!

Every Friday, one of our staffers contributes an informal note about life at Tripod. This week, editorial director Josh Glenn presents his manifesto on battling that contemporary demon: e-mail.

And as always, the fun_games is packed with jokes, toys, games, and other innovations to keep you entertained throughout your day.

TRIPOD PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

10 Megabytes -- what does that really mean? It's equivalent to hundreds of pages of text -- with the addition of features that text can never offer. So you can write that book on Stonehenge, build your tribute page to Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and offer the world's most extensive collection of links to movie reviews, all within one set of pages! Combine those 12 megs with features including Personal Chat, an online Answering Machine, and colorized images custom-made by you, and the possibilities are endless!

10 megabytes, Personal Chat, Answering Machines, Colorizer Technology and more are available exclusively to Tripod Premium Members. Become a Premium Member today!

Tripod Insider

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The salespeople are coming, the salespeople are coming! This week, our growing ad sales force made the pilgrimage to Williamstown for a glimpse of the homeland. The newest members of that team are Megan Carmichael, Western Advertising Director and Alison Choy, Account Manager (NYC). Not only is Megan a new mother, she opened the new Tripod San Francisco office. She commemorated her new job by naming one of her baby's toys after our CEO Bo Peabody. The toy makes a squeaky noise when you squeeze its nose, not unlike our own C.E.Bo.

The salespeople came at a great time. Not only was the weather great, but they had the honor of participating in the first-ever Tripod office fire drill. Promptly at 3 pm Monday, all us boys and girls filed out of the building and gathered in the parking lot. Now with one fire drill under his belt, Bruce gets to add another title to his growing list of hats: VP, Administration; Controller; C.E.O. (certified elevator operator); and now Fire Marshall. Last week we rode in a school bus and this week we're practicing fire drills. Next week, maybe we'll go on a field trip.

Moose: 1 - Tripod: 0. This week VP of Technology Don Zereski saw a moose for the very first time. Too bad it was on the hood of his car. Although the moose was fine, Don might decide to start telecommuting from now on.

Thanks for becoming a member of Tripod.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me.
My mailbox is always open.

Tung T. Pham
Membership Director
[email protected]

This has been another issue of the Tripod Insider, the weekly newsletter on what's happening at Tripod.. Past issues of the Tripod Insider are also available.

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