MARCH/APRIL 2008 • Vol. 21 • No. 2
®
A lifestyle magazine for Costco members
DEPARTMEN TS
5 The Front End
By David W. Fuller
and Lorelle Gilpin
7 Dialogue
Letters from our readers
8 Fresh Views
Brain food for
the entrepreneur
11 Financial Connection
By Brian Quinlan
13 Tech Connection
By Marc Saltzman
SAM TAYLOR WOOD
33 Arts & Entertainment
DVD previews +
14 Debate
Should we abolish
the Senate?
The very best of The Juno-winning jazz Book previews
singer discusses how
she balances career,
84 Member Connection
Odds and ends from
family and success.
Diana Krall BY WILL FIFIELD
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Costco members
INSIDE COSTCO
65 Costco home-
improvement kiosks
19 The price is right 42 Successful sap sucker
67 Relocation services
Solid, professional bidding may be the key Sucro-Bec celebrates
to a business’ success. a sweet 20-year partner-
67 Tips on buying a home
BY PETER FRETTY ship supplying Costco
78 Costco goes green
22 Hit me with your best shot with maple syrup. Mr. Natural 30 BY WENDY
Presenting Costco’s 2007 Photo
80 Special Events
HELFENBAUM
Contest winners.
82 What’s New
30 Nature’s advocate
Sir David Attenborough has devoted half
45 Grin and share it
April is Dental Hygiene
SPECIAL SECTI
a century to enlightening people about
Month. Be sure you
have something to
the natural world around them.
For your
smile about.
BY RICHARD DEITSCH
BY ANGELA PIRISI
home
39 China royalty
57 Safe home
Royal Doulton strives for regal standards.
46 For your health
How to avoid springtime
generator operation
BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER
injuries; “miracle” pain
57 How to pick flooring
cure; weight loss,
58 (Island) grill of
the Costco way.
your dreams
53 A-camping we will go
Spending time in the great outdoors
59 Planning a small garden
61 Remodelling for
with your family makes for great stories
empty nesters
a nd memories.
B Y WILL FIFIELD
62 Costco Garden Centres
62 Sunbrella®
outdoor fabrics
Photo
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COVER PHOTO: SAM TAYLOR WOOD
