Forward Spin

By Janice Castro

CALIFORNIA SPLIT

California is nearly broke, and may start paying workers with IOUS. No wonder half the Californians in a new Young & Rubicam survey say they'd be better off in another state. Look for a new surge to Oregon and the Rockies.

HEALING TRAVEL

Banged-up vacationers who have grown weary of white-water kayaking, dangling from cliffs and other trendy adventure trips are now turning to spiritual vacations featuring meditation and silence. Next: virtual-reality travel; you don't leave home at all.

LET THEM EAT HAKE

Lloyd Bentsen said not long ago that George Bush must be a real Texan because "he can rope, tie and brand a lobster with the best of them." Now a New Jersey farming community has discovered that its cows like to eat clams and other seafood. Get ready for Bush Burgers: surf and turf all in one.