Hoffenberg is world class on his bike
LADERA RANCH, Calif. A lot of recreational road cyclists wear a replica world championship jersey just for fun.
View ArticleHigh top sneakers: Attitude plus altitude
Every fall, college campuses swarm with women wearing all kinds of leather flats, but there are always a select few brave enough to walk across the quad in stilettos. Those risk-takers might look...
View ArticleKoral jeans debut: Subtle styling, high-end fabrics distinguish...
One of Southern California's most successful denim kingpins is jumping back in the jean pool.
View ArticleEmerging designers get a boost from industry leaders
Kim Roxie had dreamed of selling her eco-friendly cosmetics line in a major department store, but how she would accomplish that goal was uncertain.
View ArticleA food truck for Fido promotes animal sanctuary
RALEIGH, N.C. - With food trucks across the nation specializing in niche goodies like crepes, Chinese dumplings and duck-fat tater tots, a truck devoted to gourmet treats for dogs doesn't sound...
View ArticlePet ownership disputes can be as messy as child custody cases
She first spotted the dog toddling down a rural highway in Northern California. He was small, maybe 25 pounds, and looked out of sorts.
View ArticleRobots, kittens: Shelters allow remote control of cat toys to boost adoptions
If American worker productivity drops in the third quarter of 2012, the hunt for a cause can start here: iPet Companion, a "virtual play room" that allows anyone, anywhere, to play with criminally...
View ArticleTalking Dogs: Thin, heavy dogs in same household signal food issues
Brian's two dogs couldn't be more diverse when it comes to food and weight. Although Roxy and Cha-Cha are litter-mates and similar in height and build, Roxy is rotund and Cha-Cha looks thin enough to...
View ArticleSilent testimony: Black churches combine pantomime and Christian message
On stage in a church on Detroit's east side, Myra Morrison thrust her right fist down in front of her body and pulled it up slowly - as if she was yanking out her soul and delivering it to God. She was...
View ArticleAngler displays large fish and his enormous heart
Bill Woody had made up his mind before the 2012 White Marlin Open that this would be the last time he competed in what is billed as the world's largest sportfishing tournament.
View ArticleFollow simple precautions to make resistance-band workouts safe
Sometimes finding a topic for this column is painful. Sometimes ideas come to me in a snap.
View ArticleRain doesn't dampen spirit of crowd at USA Pro Challenge in Colorado Springs
There were plenty of cowbells to be heard and a few umbrellas to be seen as fans cheered cyclists whizzing past in the blink of an eye.
View ArticleOutdoors Gear: Mini guides pack a lot of information
Waterford Press has a bunch of pocket guides on subjects from nature and travel to survival.
View ArticleFitness Success: How to have maximum access to your metabolism part 2
In just 10 minutes, here's how you can be sure that you have maximum access to the fat-burning, body sculpting, and joint-sparing muscles in your body. Last week in part 1, we talked about how modern...
View ArticleWorkout Gear: EBOOST energy drink has a lot going for it
The world doesn't need another energy drink, but if Oprah's talking about it, it might be worth considering. EBOOST, a new energy drink available in both powder and liquid form, provides a natural,...
View ArticleSchool health advocate: Better food choices, exercise make for better students
The childhood obesity epidemic will lessen only when good health and nutrition are seen as keys to helping children succeed in school rather than as something that takes away from learning time.
View ArticleGetting to the finish as fast as she can: Ex-Olympian Jones talks about the...
Michellie Jones, a former world-champion triathlete, won the seventh-annual Columbia Iron Girl on Sunday in Maryland in her first try after Nicole Kelleher was penalized two minutes for using an...
View ArticleHealthy tip: That cup of joe may need to go
The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It's the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day...
View ArticleHow to train to be your best
When you go to the gym, do you go with a plan? Or do you go through a set routine, one you've been using for the past six months or so? Worse, do you only do the exercises you like, using the same few...
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