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- December, 1997
-
Even Armchair World Needs a Break!
- We've taken this month to take a short break, enjoy the holidays
and plan for the new year. We are still checking the email and tending the
store so you'll still be able to get through to us. Happy New Year!
- November, 1997
-
When Good Cyclists Make Bad
Choices - Chapter Three
- The adventure/learning experience concludes. In the end 1134
miles were ridden - from Waynesboro, VA to Baton Rouge, LA.
- November, 1997
-
When Good Cyclists Make Bad
Choices - Chapter Two
- The art of getting to Nashville
- October, 1997
-
Armchair World now has a Shopping
Cart System!
- Armchair World's Company Store has upgraded it's ordering system.
You can now use our new shopping cart system to make ordering from us a snap.
Or if you are a bit uncomfortable with ordering over the net, you can still
phone us. We are very excited about our new shopping cart system. We think you
will also appreciate the ease of ordering our GREAT Products.
- October, 1997
-
Posture and Attack
Prevention
- Proper body language and tone of voice can be an effective self
defense strategy
- October, 1997
-
We've received the Pan European
Award!
- A bit of recognition for the extensive travel information and
services we provide for travelers to the European nations.
- October, 1997
-
Holiday Travel Tips
- Suggestions by our resident travel expert and co-director, Lisa
Thompson.
- October, 1997
-
When Good Cyclists Make Bad
Choices
- A planned 1000 mile bike trip over the Blue Ridge Parkway, a
crossing of Tennessee to Nashville, a transit of the Natchez Trace Parkway to
Nanchez ending in New Orleans just didn't work out the way it was planned.
- October, 1997
-
Amish Friendship
Cake
- Just in time for the holidays. And you thought you were a
dedicated baker when you made Amish Friendship Bread?. Well get
really dedicated and try this cake. This is real friendship brought to
you by Victoria Henderson of Vancouver, Washington. Enjoy!
- October, 1997
-
Gary's Silver Dollar
Sourdough Pancakes
- Just about the best pancakes you've ever tasted. And you can make
it uniquely your's by using your own starter.
- October, 1997
-
An Unlikely
Dish
- The Taste of Memory brings us an unlikely combination of
rice, a tomato meat sauce, fried eggs and fried bananas. It's definitely worth
trying!
- October, 1997
-
Traveler's
Diarrhea
- We don't like to talk about it, but it's better to learn
about it than it is to get it! Dr. Spira writes about causes,
treatments and prevention of this well known trip wrecker.
- September, 1997
-
Armchair World Dolphin
Experience
- Armchair World is putting together a one-week dolphin experience
at Isla Mujeres, Mexico. This will be held next year and will combine actual
one-to-one dolphin encounters with an opportunity to learn about dolphin
physiology and psychology, dolphin communication and underwater photography.
Keep posted.
- August, 1997
-
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
and Social Phobia
- Dr Peter Thomson discusses GAD, Social and Specific Phobias, and
their treatment.
- August, 1997
-
The Philosophy of
Karate-Do
- The practice of karate fosters non-violence. Does this appear
paradoxical? Read on...
- August, 1997
-
Travel Specials!
- We are updating our specials as new ones come in. Some are "low
prices", others are included because they offer something we feel is "special".
- July, 1997
-
Anxiety and the Anxious: Where
Does Obsession Compulsion Disorder (OCD) Fit In?
- Dr Peter Thomson discusses OCD - it's symptoms and
treatment.
- July, 1997
-
Malaria
- Dr Alan Spira writes about malaria - a serious disease that kills
over 2.5 million persons every year. Find out how it is spread, prevented and
treated.
- June, 1997
-
MetaRocks - the New
Collectibles
- What is a MetaRock? It just might be a good way of keeping
artifacts where they belong and out of the pockets of would-be "private"
collectors. But you've got to read on to find out...
- June, 1997
-
An Interview with Forrest J.
Ackerman
- Armchair World's interview with science fiction legend Forrest
Ackerman. This famous science fiction pundit has represented many of the great
science fiction writers of this century, has appeared in over 52 science
fiction and horror films, has been an editor of numerous fanzines and has
amassed a major collection of science fiction literature and memorabilia in
over 70 years of collecting.
- May, 1997
-
My First Jump
- Guest author Richard Guida writes about his first skydiving
experience.
- May, 1997
-
Defense Against an Unusual
Weapon
- Dr. Weiss presents a defense that was used by a woman with
minimal karate training against an attacker wielding a sharpened fork..
- April, 1997
-
A Very Good
Year
- Our wine columnist Louis Guida writes about choosing a wine to
commemorate a very special (blessed) event.
- April, 1997
-
The Flying
Samaritans
- Dr. Spira - our travel medicine expert and a Flying Sam - writes
about this volunteer, non-profit organization that provides health care to the
needy in Mexico.
- April, 1997
-
On Domestic
Violence
- Dr. Bernie Weiss, our self-defense expert, writes about the cycle
of domestic violence and how awareness of it can be a valuable step in getting
help.
- March, 1997
-
Our Products List is now
hotlinked
- We've got enough products now so we made our products list
clickable. This should make it easy and convenient for you to look over our
eclectic mix of products. Enjoy!
- March, 1997
-
Self-Defense Against a
Grab
- Dr. Weiss, our self-defense expert, presents a self defense move
that even rank (unranked) beginners can use to defend against an attacker's
grab.
- March, 1997
-
Fitness and
Karate
- We all know that karate can be used for self-defense, but did you
know that karate is one of the best types of exercise for cardiovascular
health?
- March, 1997
-
Prevention: Telephone
Tips
- Dr. Weiss gives us some tips that you can use to avoid your
telephone making you a victim.
- March, 1997
-
Rippling Pool
tm Water Fountain
- This beautiful fountain is an Armchair World exclusive. Add your
own rocks, crystals or other artistic elements and make your own creative
statement with water and sound.
- March, 1997
-
River Rocks
tm Water Fountain
- Armchair World's octagonal ceramic fountain with verdigris copper
water column. A perfect addition to your home or office. Designed and
manufactured by us. Relaxing, meditative and beautiful to watch and listen
to.
- March, 1997
-
The Plant Sitter
tm
- When you leave town, who takes care of your plants? The Plant
Sittertm does. This simple and ingenious device never
over waters your plants or lets them dry out. Now available directly from us!
- March, 1997
-
Alto Grande Super
Premium Coffee
- This premium coffee from the Alto Grande Hacienda in Puerto Rico
is now available from Armchair World. With a 156 year tradition of excellence,
this coffee was known in the 19th Century as the "Coffee of Kings and Popes." A
must try for coffee lovers.
- March, 1997
-
The 1997 Los Angeles Marathon
Bike Tour
- Gary Fisher writes about the third consecutive bike tour
associated with the Los Angeles Marathon. This year over 12,000 cyclists took
part!
- March, 1997
-
Anxiety Disorders
- In his bi-monthly column Dr. Peter Thompson discusses anxiety
disorders.
- February, 1997
-
Topics on Self
Defense
- A new column on self defense by psychologist, educator and 7th
Degree Blackbelt Dr. Bernie Weiss. Dr. Weiss begins this section with a defense
for a knife attack from behind.
- January, 1997
-
Armchair Roulette
- Jump to a randomly selected page on Armchair World. Another way
to get a feel for our site and the only painless game of chance that we know
of.
- January, 1997
-
Art Deco Water
Fountain
- Armchair World's own personal water fountain for your home and
office. Relaxing, meditative and beautiful to watch and listen to. You may
purchase one here.
- January, 1997
-
Manic Depression and the New
Year
- In his bi-monthly column Dr. Peter Thompson discusses Manic
Depression and its treatment.
- January, 1997
-
Travel Specials!
- This month we're inaugurating a new section of Armchair World -
Travel Specials!. They can be a grand weekend escape, a hotel,
a tour, a discounted airfare, a cruise, a sporting event package or ??? We add
new one's as they're announced.
- January, 1997
-
Malaria and the Larium
Controversy
- Travel medicine specialist Dr. Alan Spira writes about larium as
a prophylaxis for malaria and dispels some misconceptions surrounding its
use.Must reading for those contemplating travel to regions of
the world where malaria is prevalent.
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