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37 Andy Murray
tennis tips
43 Sony action cam
47 Accessible hikes
for the disabled
49 Special Olympics
52 Action photography
57 Jordan Matter
77 Orphan
Train
81 A Warrior’s Faith
85 Still Alice
87 Maui
107 Buying Smart
118 Sky diver
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CONTENTS
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DEPARTMENTS
7 Front End BY GINNIE ROEGLIN AND TIM TALEVICH
10 Dialogue
Letters from our readers
15 Fresh Views Brain food for the entrepreneur
17 Consumer Connection
BY AMANDA AND DAVID HOROWITZ
19 Financial Connection
BY SUZE ORMAN
21 Tech Connection
BY MARC SALTZMAN
24 Informed Debate Is it OK to read your kid’s media posts?
63 For Your Health Grain brain + Osteoporosis
Awareness Month
77 Arts & Entertainment Pennie’s Pick + Staff book picks
118 Member Connection Every Costco member has a story.
INSIDE COSTCO
87 Costco Travel: Maui There’s more to Maui than you
might realize.
BY TIM TALEVICH
95 Costco Services: Auto insurance Ameriprise, provider of insurance
services to Costco members,
provides help to children’s hospitals.
BY HANA MEDINA
97 Olive oils
Costco has several new sources for its
high-quality olive oil.
BY HANA MEDINA
99 Gift cards
Restaurants, destinations and sporting
events are just some of the discounts
you can find through Costco.
BY STEVE FISHER
106 Buying Smart: Costco’s Breakroom program
Stocking a company break room is easy
and affordable through this program.
BY LAURA BODE
103 Pharmacy Update
110 What’s New
113 Services Update
117 Special Events
117 Grad cakes, and more
Summer
recreation
35 Trail savvy Steps to take before taking
those first steps outdoors.
BY CHANA BILLET
37 Advantage, you The game of tennis has a
surprising list of health
benefits.
BY ERIK J. MARTIN
39 Things are looking up Tilt your head back and
discover the wonders of the
night sky.
BY ERIK J. MARTIN
43 Buyers’ Picks Action cam, security system
and luggage.
44 Wine lodges Bed-and-beverage locales,
run by Costco members.
BY SHARON MCDONNELL
47 Accessible travel More destinations are
becoming accessible to
mobility-challenged travelers.
BY WENDY HELFENBAUM
49 Member Profile: Tim Shriver
The chairman of Special
Olympics shares his
inspiration.
BY NANCY HENDERSON
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