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Vol. 4, No. 07

February 13, 1998

Welcome to a special edition of the Tripod Insider. This week, after 2 1/2 years of working at Tripod, the self-proclaimed Vietnamese Cowboy is hanging up his spurs and heading out West! Read more about it after checking out what's new on the site.

Content And Services

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NEW IN HEALTH/SPORTS

Why do Americans spend half their waking hours at the gym? In "You're So Vain" Dan Weinshenker points out they ain't there for their health.

This week, our doctors are ready to give you the lowdown on sweaty palms, antibiotic resistant infections, and all sorts of sores. How you got into that mess in the first place, is your business.

*OLYMPIC COVERAGE*
Curling may date back to the 1600s, but what is it, and why is it a new Olympic sport? Community Editor Maria Trimarchi looks for answers in a Tripod chat room.

Do you agree that Olympic snowboarder Ross Rebagliati should have his gold medal? Instead of just watching the Olympics on TV, talk about them in the Sports Fans Pod conference.

—Lori Tuckett and Dan Reines, Health/Sports Editors

NEW IN MEDIA

Join us as we kick off a new series called "J. Betty Ray's Pop Tarts," in which our roving reporter profiles and interviews the tarty and saucy (but NEVER spicy) creative talents who shape the pop culture of the times. This week, meet Lizz Winstead, the creator of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."

Convinced that TV signals are secretly controlling your brain waves? Pull up a chair, in the TV Lounge Pod.

—Randy Williams, Media Editor

NEW IN WOMEN'S ZONE

If love at first sight fails you, look again! Bernadette did, and she never looked back.

Plus, have you taken the Tripod Love Tester yet? Find out if you're a red hot lover... or a cold fish.

—Emma Taylor, Women's Editor

NEW IN ISSUES

In college, Spike sought the fringe with a vengeance. Now, she lives happily in Wacky Aunt Land with her son Henry. Some folks don't get it, so Spike would like to explain a few Fringe Benefits.

Looking for other Tripodians who share your beliefs? Maybe you'll find them in the Christian Fellowship Pod, the Spirituality Pod, or the Stone Circle Pod.

—Emma Taylor and Dan Reines, Issues Editors

NEW IN WORK & MONEY

Don't be ashamed to get fired — it's a blessing in disguise. The Furmans take a good, hard look at all that awaits the new, gainfully unemployed you (a life-affirming, government subsidized vacation) and give advice on how to get fired with style.

Okay, the advice worked and you've gotten fired. Great! Visit the Freebies Pod to learn how to stretch your termination benefits.

—Lori Tuckett, Work & Money Editor

NEW IN HOMELIFE

Community Editor Maria Trimarchi goes looking for love in Tripod member pages and remembers her first wedding, which involved Star Wars rings, and green Jello. Check it out, in Love Bytes.

—Sidney Harper, Homelife Editor

NEW IN WEB/TECH

Today's Web is more like a circus than the "library" model of its early days. Rows of text have been replaced by ad-popping special effects and gee-whiz gizmos designed to lure those elusive eyeballs. So join the fray by checking out Marshal Rosenthal's intro to streaming video!

Hey, Scooby, where are you? In the Animation Central Pod, of course — where you can find Shag and Scoob, animated .gifs, and your favorite anime!

—Randy Williams, Web/Tech Editor

ALSO FROM TRIPOD

Every Friday, one of our staffers shares a few informal words on life at Tripod. This week, Ad Producer Josh Field ponders memories, expectations, and the wintertime blues.

Tripod Insider

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Hello Tripodians,

After 2 1/2 years of working at Tripod, I am hanging up my spurs and heading out West. I have resigned my position with Tripod and will be moving to Seattle. My decision to leave Tripod was one of the most difficult that I have ever made. In the end, a number of personal factors such as the desire to return to the West motivated me to move on. Although I'm not home in Montana yet, I'll be a whole lot closer.

Many Insider moments have come and gone (including countless injuries to Bruce) and I'm sad that I won't be around to enjoy the future of Tripod. I want to thank all the great Tripod members whom I've had the pleasure of corresponding with in the past two years. It was a privilege to be able to help build this wonderful Tripod community.

For the first time in over 2 years, my mailbox will be closed.

Sincerely,
Tung T. Pham
Membership Director, emeritus

Thanks for becoming a member of Tripod.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail Ethan Zuckerman, Vice President, Research & Development. His mailbox is now open.

Ethan Zuckerman
VP, Research & Development
[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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