- March, 1997
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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 12000 cyclists took part!
- March, 1997
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Anxiety Disorders
- In his bi-monthly column Dr. Peter Thompson discusses anxiety disorders.
- February, 1997
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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
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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
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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
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Manic Depression and the New Year
- In his bi-monthly column Dr. Peter Thompson discusses Manic Depression and
its treatment.
- January, 1997
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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
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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.
- 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
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Book Airline Tickets through
Armchair World
- You may now book your airline travel on the internet through an interface
with Armchair World!
- November, 1996
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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
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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
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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
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An Interview with Larry Albright -
Neon Artist
- reprint of an interview with neon artist Larry Albright.
- September, 1996
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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
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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
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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
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In Transition - On Depression
- Dr. Peter Melgaard Thompson's latest article discusses the signs of
depression..
- May, 1996
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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
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Wild Game Chili
- A great chili from a former stagecoach stop in Santa Barbara County.
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