Meetings & Conventions: Short Cuts January 1999

January 1999
Short Cuts - Tips for Work, Home and Life
EDITED BY LOREN G. EDELSTEIN
BEYOND THE
DANISH
Why not rethink the typical coffee break and make that 15 minutes
an opportunity to impress? Here's what some properties offer by way
of themed breaks, adopting everything from Far East flavors to
bagels and miniature golf.
WAIST NOT, WANT
NOT?
The Pedal 'N Play Cycle, a combination stationary bike/slot
machine, lets casino guests burn calories and cash simultaneously.
After all, as they say, you can never be too rich or too thin.
HEALTH BEAT:
WORT WORRIES
St. John's wort is one of today's hottest herbal supplements, but
is it a viable solution to depression? The answer might be
depressing.
FOR THE
BOOKSHELF
We review two miniature coffee table books by Peter Guttman:
Worlds to Imagine: Dream Journeys for Romantic Travelers
and Nights to Imagine: Magical Places to Stay in
America.
FAST
FORWARD
RegWeb helps planners capture online registrations.
WEB SITES WE
LIKE
Food, glorious food--We surf sites for coupon clippers, cereal
lovers and even those who eat broccoli.
ETC.
Worries and wishes of today's 15- to 30-year-olds--Soviet aircraft
carrier to become a hotel in Macau.
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