October 2011

Man's Best Friend

You’re a police officer and your job is to enter an abandoned building and look for a person that may be hiding inside; unknown dangers could be around every corner. All of your senses are on...

by LeeAnn Dickson

Retreat and Heal

Envision serene beauty near ritual temples Mt. Shasta and Burney Falls. Imagine, too, being presented a weekend retreat at a historic lodge near rushing rivers and world-class fly-fishing,...

by Barbara L. Steinberg

It's Showtime!

Some people attack home projects with a DIY (do it yourself) mentality…others get some help from the DIY Network!

by Darren Elms

The Hidden Epidemic

According to the “Lock Your Meds” campaign, prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem among 12- to 17-year-olds. That’s right – I said “prescription” drugs.

by Melisa Giordano Roden

Fright Night

Then & Now

Album, Book & Film reviews

Dinner Date

SAS Performance Training

SAS Performance Training is a women-specific organization that strives to increase the number of girls and women who participate in endurance lifetime sports, such as triathlons, running, cycling...

Ryde On Motorsports

Ryde On Motorsports rents the three-wheeled Can Am Spyder from four hours up to a week. My business definitely found me. It came about when my wife said she would only get on a motorcycle if it had...

Diligence Wealth Management

I never imagined owning my own business, but in order to take care of my clients how I saw fit, I decided to become a fully independent financial advisor…despite the odds against me as a young...

Your Accessory Stylist with Premier Designs

I was introduced to Premier Designs’ high fashion jewelry at a friend’s home show. I fell in love immediately with the beautiful jewelry, so I had my own home show where I got over $600 in...

Judd Holiday

Judd Holiday had a successful 30-year career in law enforcement, but his most memorable on-the-job experience isn’t what you might expect.

by Amber Foster

Jaime Baxter

For an art form that’s been around for 3,000 years, pysanky is little known in the U.S., but is something local artist Jaime Baxter has devoted herself to the last 15 years.

by Brandon Darnell

Retro Fitness

Fitness is essential to our health, but it can seem rather intense to the casual onlooker. And pricey. And Lycra-y. Remember when exercise was fun? Tetherball in the backyard; riding your bike...

by Sharon Penny

Primo Pizza, Burger & Brew

Hungry for lunch and ready to try something new, my friend and I decided to give Primo Pizza, Burger & Brew a go.

by Dana Lee