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Alex Webb Alexander Webb joins Tonic as an intern in Tonic's Positively Good Writer Program for Summer 2009. Hailing from Pennsylvania, he will graduate from Penn State University in 2010 with a major in broadcast journalism. A varsity athlete, golfer, journalist and DJ, Alexander brings his talents to Tonic. Watch for his articles this summer.

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Our Most Beautiful Words

By Alexander Webb | Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:09 AM ET

Get your daily check-up (for words, that is) with Dr. Goodword and his 100 Most Beautiful words in the English language. Read More

More like this in: English Language
The Best "Hangover" I've Ever Had

By Alexander Webb | Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:53 AM ET

The Hangover recently hit theaters nationwide and Tonic intern Alex Webb shares his review of the film and its do-good stars. Read More

More like this in: London, Zach Galifianakis
Are Stem Cells the New Botox?

By Alexander Webb | Tue Jun 9, 2009 1:06 PM ET

In the future, will using stem cells to fix our bodies be as easy as getting a botox treatment or another one of today's dangerous procedures? It's already happening - stem cells are solving some of our more perplexing medical issues. Read More

More like this in: Technology, College, Stem Cells, Stevie Wonder
Keeping the Peace With Your Heart

By Alexander Webb | Mon Jun 8, 2009 11:02 AM ET

Tonic intern Alex Webb reports on a new heart supplement that will help stop the war on your heart. Read More

More like this in: McDonald's, Heart Disease, Tomatoes, Burgers, Cambridge University

Dirty Ol'...Well, You Know

By Alexander Webb | Fri May 29, 2009 8:27 PM ET

Tarantino. Blood. Extensive dialogue scenes. World War II. If any of these words interest you, it might be time to check out one of the Cannes festival's most anticipated movies this year. Read More

More like this in: Brad Pitt, Movies, France, Mike Myers, Holocaust and the Nazi Era, Quentin Tarantino
Shopping Smart is Good Medicine

By Alexander Webb | Thu May 28, 2009 2:45 PM ET

While shopping smart makes good sense, many shoppers cut corners and make bad decisions when feeding their families. Here's some guidance to prevent a household disaster and to keep your family healthy. Read More

More like this in: Business, Shopping, Food Safety
Here's to the Yankees

By Alexander Webb | Fri May 22, 2009 2:47 PM ET

Not everyone hates Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees. Tonic intern Alexander Webb reveals his love for the team you love to hate. Read More

More like this in: Madonna, Alex Rodriguez , New York City, Boston, Baseball, Minnesota, Baltimore, World Series, Toronto, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium
Hardest Material Discovered in Universe and it Ain't Fruitcake

By Alexander Webb | Thu May 21, 2009 2:31 PM ET

Believe it or not, that fruitcake passed around your family for generations is NOT the hardest material in the universe - not any more! Scientists have discovered an even harder material derived from the outer crusts of neutron stars. Read More

More like this in: Science, Planet, Transportation, Stress, National Geographic, Penn State
A Trip Back to Psych Class

By Alexander Webb | Wed May 20, 2009 2:28 PM ET

Brainz.org has come out with its list of the 10 Most Revealing Psychological Experiments - or how to get your intern to fetch you a green tea. Read More

More like this in: Psychology, Stanford University, Green Tea, Guards
A Case for Superwoman

By Alexander Webb | Mon May 18, 2009 2:27 PM ET

Superman was unquestionably physically stronger than Lois Lane. If they both caught colds, however, a new study suggests Lois would have been back on her feet quicker than the Man of Steel. Read More

More like this in: Health, Testosterone, superman