Costco Connection - June 2005

Back in 1970, four young musicians quit as Linda
Ronstadt’s backup band to go out on their own.
It’s been life in the fast lane for the Eagles ever since.
The Connection recently caught up with the band
for a concert and a chat in North Carolina.
By Will Fifield

4 The Eagles soar

10For your health Health tips for men, folic acid facts, nutrition news and more.

30 Postcards with an edge

Our small-business tip this month: Postcards can be an effective direct-marketing tool. Here’s how to do it.

18 Costco Book Buyer’s Pick

By Tracy Schneider

Elizabeth Kostova has crafted a wonderfully creepy book about Count Dracula. And, yes, Costco sells garlic.

32 A place for everything, and everything in its place

By Hope Katz Gibbs

DR. PHIL

DEPARTMENTS

²^FoodSummer picnic by Marcy Goldman

¹⁹^Arts ^&Entertainment Book Previews Book Look

33 The Consumer _ConnectionReal-life buying tips by David Horowitz

21 Book Beat

Author Laurie Notaro has gained fame for her irreverent observations of life’s ordinary aspects. Her latest: Costco food samplers. Also, summer reading tips for kids.

The ancient art of feng shui proposes that placement of objects, furniture and art has an effect on health, wealth and success. By Doreen Pendgracs

By Laurie Notaro and Laura Langston

Watch for this alert to find articles appearing only in the online edition.

ARCHIVE ARTICLES

²⁴^Chat ^with ^{Dr. Phil}by Stephanie E. Ponder

²⁷^What’s ^a ^blog?by Lisa Alcalay Klug

28 Postcards for business _by _Tracy _Schneider

INSIDEcostco

8 Buying Smart: 15 Our latest wines Window dressings The latest in Costco’s Add elegant touches Kirkland Signature series. to your home through By David Andrew Costco’s easy Kiosk program.

By Pat Volchok

14 Flowers for “I do” Costco.com offers beautiful wedding floral arrangements at a great price.

17 Savings on phone services and checks Costco introduces a new convenient, money-saving MCI phone plan. Also, the latest on our business checks and forms program.