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Selected Highlights from Armchair World in 1996
- December, 1996
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1997 International
Holidays
- We've completely updated our lists of international holiday dates
for 1997.
- December, 1996
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Joe Funk - Master Printmaker - a
Sketch
- Writer and artist Keith Kirts brings us this essay on Joe Funk -
a sculptor and master lithograph printer who worked in Venice, California in
the 1960's and 1970's. This was a period when many emerging and established
artists had studios in Venice. Rent was cheap and a lot was going on.
- November, 1996
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Thoughts on
Wine
- We are pleased to introduce Louis Guida, our new anchor wine
columnist. Louis is a writer and documentary film maker who has worked in
vineyards in California and Pennsylvania. His take combines a knowledge of the
technical issues of winemaking with the a unique aesthetic sensibility. We know
you will enjoy his writing.
- November, 1996
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On the Treatment of Mood
Disorders - Part 2
- In his bi-monthly column Dr. Peter Thompson discusses drug
treatment options in treating depression.
- November, 1996
-
Book Airline Tickets through
Armchair World
- You may now book your airline travel on the internet through an
interface with Armchair World!
- November, 1996
-
International Major Medical
Insurance Worldwide!
- Armchair World in conjunction with Insurance Services of America
is offering three major medical insurance plans for travelers worldwide.
- October, 1996
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Topics on Travel
Medicine
- We are pleased to introduce our anchor travel medicine author,
Dr. Alan Spira. Dr. Spira is a Diplomat in Travel Medicine from the London
School of Tropical Medicine and has extensive hands-on experience in travel and
tropical medicine. He leads off with an article on how to stay healthy and safe
while abroad.
- October, 1996
-
Valet Airpark at
LAX
- Valet is the latest addition to our Armchair World recommended
services. Safe, secure, convenient and a coupon through AW for reduced rates.
- September, 1996
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Holograms on the Company
Store
- We now carry holograms, holographic products and 3-D anaglyph
glasses
- September, 1996
-
On the Treatment of Mood
Disorders - Part 1
- Dr. Peter Thompson discusses treatment options in his bi-monthly
column.
- September, 1996
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On Rainbows
- Dr. Murty Mantravadi discusses how primary and secondary rainbows
are formed in nature and presents a simple apparatus you can build to generate
a rainbow.
- September, 1996
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Perspectives on
Science
- We inaugurate a new section dealing with science and the real
world.
- September, 1996
-
An Interview with Larry Albright
- Neon Artist
- reprint of an interview with neon artist Larry Albright.
- September, 1996
-
Newspaper Articles from the
Road - The Press Democrat.
- Excerpts that appeared in the Santa Rosa (CA) Press Democrat
about the Ocean to Ocean bicycle trip.
- August, 1996
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Newspaper Articles from the
Road - The Era Leader
- An article written in the Era Leader, Franklinton, Louisiana
about the Ocean to Ocean bicycle trip.
- August, 1996
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On Time and Motion
Studies
- Dr. John Lyman discusses the origins of time and motion studies
and the "therblig".
- July, 1996
-
Reflections on the
Trip
- Reflections on the Ocean to Ocean Bike trip recently completed by
two women cyclists.
- June, 1996
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The Company
Store
- Armchair World is now offering unique products that supplement
and enhance the information on our site.
- June, 1996
-
On Technology and the Human
Factor
- Dr. John Lyman brings us his perspectives on how human factors
research has impacted industry, technology and the consumer. One only has to
look at the modern day pc to see one facet of this impact on our lives.
- June, 1996
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Travel, Tour & Cruise
Insurance
- Armchair World is now offering travel insurances for its Armchair
surfers.
- June, 1996
-
In Transition - On
Depression
- Dr. Peter Melgaard Thompson's latest article discusses the signs
of depression..
- May, 1996
-
Trekking in Copper
Canyon
- Trekker Stephen Fisher shares his experiences in Mexico's Grand
Canyon.
- May, 1996
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The History and Promise of
Jojoba
- Jojoba farmer Gary Tremper writes about this drought tolerant
bush whose seeds yield an oil with uses from lubrication to cosmetics.
- April, 1996
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In Transition
- A bi-monthly column on mental health by Dr. Peter Melgaard
Thompson.
- March, 1996
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Ocean to Ocean Cross Country Bike Trip
NetEscape
- two women ride and camp across America.
- March, 1996
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Los Angeles Marathon Bike Tour NetEscape
- The Los Angeles Marathon has a bike tour!
- February, 1996
-
Wild Game Chili
- A great chili from a former stagecoach stop in Santa Barbara
County.
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