Marion Jones - World’s Fast Mom, No More
Posted on October 31, 2007 - Filed Under Sports | Leave a Comment
Marion Jones has been the queen of women’s sprinting. She racked up three Olympic gold medals and five total medals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney Australia. The U.S. Olympic team once named her the “the world’s fastest mom.”
Well, she won’t be running any longer as she announced her retirement after pleading guilty to […]
To Cut Cancer, Drop The Weight
Posted on October 31, 2007 - Filed Under Health & Fitness | Leave a Comment
The World Cancer Research Fund just released its findings based on reviewing 7,000 studies related to exercise, diet, weight and cancer. Nine teams of scientists conducted over five years of study to produce the report.
Dr. Walter Willett, a nutrition expert, says, “We need to think about cancer as the product of many long-term influences, not as something […]
Tiffany & Co, #1 in Made-to-Order
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Fashion & Jewelry | Leave a Comment
The Luxury Institute conducted a recent poll and the result showed Tiffany & Co was the most popular top made-to-order company. Over 90% of the wealthy people polled said they would recommend Tiffany products to others.
Lexus and Rolex also were popular choices. Home furnishing was the top category, followed by jewelry, homes, men’s dress shirts, […]
Dresses Are the New Denim
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Fashion & Jewelry | Leave a Comment
Are the days of casual wear, like denim over? Some fashion experts think so. It seems whether it’s Hollywood celebrities or the average housewife, women are dressing up more regardless of the occasion. Full article
The Missing Act of Arthur Miller
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Art & Culture | Leave a Comment
The life of Arthur Miller played out like one of his famed novels, “Death of a Salesman” or “The Crucible”. He was marriage to Marilyn Monroe was highly visible, but there is a dark cloud that followed the man who died in February 2005. There’s never been a public photograph of his forgotten son, Daniel Miller. […]
Hollywood Moms Just As Wild
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
We’ve all read the headlines and seen the news clips on the troubles of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. It’s like a tabloid circus out there. Many question, “Where are their parents and specifically their moms?” Some stars have troubled chilhoods. For others, it’s the fame and fortune that undue them. Are the […]
Big Sur, Where Beauty Meets the Heavens
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
The stark bluffs and winding, golden beaches of Big Sur draw anxious visitors from across the globe. This region, one of California’s most beloved natural wonders, is made sacred by the Santa Lucia Mountains that rise abruptly and dramatically from the shore, offering incredible views from both the sheer cliffs above and the white sand below. Blanketed in colorful […]
Jaguar XKR - The Car I Helped Launch
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Automotive | Leave a Comment
On the road, the Jaguar XKR’s super smooth supercharger whines into the higher rpms, competing with the throaty exhaust - a symphony of motoring sounds. It’s often a challenge to balance luxury and the look and feel of a sportcar, but this car just begs to go fast. Read a review by the former general manager of […]
Luxury Homes in Lake Tahoe
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Real Estate | Leave a Comment
When you walk through one of the fabulous Lake Tahoe custom homes, you are in awe of the magnificant lake views and beauty of the the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountians. Like the rest of country’s real estate market, Tahoe’s has softened as well. But not in the above $5 million range, titled the “ultra-high end”. Full article
Read More..>>Understanding the Science of Appetite
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Food & Wine | Leave a Comment
Human beings love food and we’ve always had a very complicated relationship with food. Following the non-stop news of worldwide famine, human history has actually been characterized by too little to eat rather than too much. Ever wonder why our appetite is such a powerful driver of our behavior, and more importantly, how can we […]
