18Family ties
Family businesses bring challenging
dynamics—and unique benefits—
into the workplace. The Connection
examines this special work environment and profiles Costco members
who offer tips on how to work successfully with loved ones.
BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER
ONLINE EDITION
BONUS MATERIAL
INSIDE COSTCO
41 Celebrate 50 with Mickey
Disneyland recently turned 50—
and Costco Travel has fun packages to the Magic Kingdom.
BY T. FOSTER JONES
50 The house special
Costco and Lending Tree can
save you time and money on a
range of real estate services.
BY DAVID WIGHT
57 Seeing is believing
Costco Optical received the highest rankings in a 2005 retailer
customer-satisfaction study.
BY DAVID WIGHT
58 Buying Smart: Vow of value
From the ring to the honeymoon,
Costco’s wedding-related products and services will add style
and savings to the happy event.
BY PAT VOLCHOK
Also:
60 What’s New at Costco
62 Member Services Update
63 Specialty Services
63 Special Events
New: Bonus Dialogue pages
More letters from readers; the “Craig” dust-up.
Cover-story extras
Myles, Ryder, Doug and Vanz Steimle
of California Pools
More members weigh in on family businesses.
More Creative Cooking
Three additional lamb recipes, the Costco way.
15 Get the picture? Technology writer Marc Saltzman Contrarian wisdom for businesses
clears up any confusion on HDTV (high- Peter J. Malcolm looks at Wolf Rinke’s unique advice.
definition television) with a primer on
how to properly receive an HDTV signal. Book Look
BY MARC SALTZMAN Costco signings for April; an autographed book
giveaway; news from the publishing world.
31 A cup of goodness Fair Trade coffee guarantees that a More Buying Smart: Wedding planner
Pat Volchok expands her vision of what Costco
fair price will be paid to coffee growers can bring to the event.
for their beans. It’s a win/win for both
the farmers and coffee drinkers.
BY T. FOSTER JONES
Updated gas station location guide
Check the Online Edition resource section for an
up-to-date listing of where to find Costco gas.
33 He’ll be right back
Some of Merv Griffin’s best interviews
are now available on DVD.
BY VALERIE RYAN
SPECIAL SECTION:
ON THE ROAD
35 Book Buyer’s Pick
Haven Kimmel’s A Girl Named Zippy
chronicles the wonder years of growing up in a small town.
43 Miracle worker
BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER
Carolyn Gable made the transition
from airport waitress to head of a
multimillion-dollar freight company.
BY PETER J. MALCOLM
DEPARTMENTS
5 Editorials Debate By Ginnie Roeglin and David W. Fuller 12 Is the United States ready for a
7 Dialogue woman president?
Letters from our readers 27 Creative Cooking
9 Fresh Views Spring is a lovely time for lamb.
Brain food for the entrepreneur 64 Member Connection
11 Consumer Connection Odds and ends from
By David Horowitz Costco members
45 Hit the road, Jack!
From gasoline to new tires to supplies, Costco can save you time and
money on your four-wheel journey.
BY WILL FIFIELD
47 Easy rider
GPS systems, satellite radios and
other gadgets can help make you
king of the road.
BY TIM TALEVICH
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