Deepak Chopra's view of life, religion

He is one of the most recognizable faces of alternative medicine, so well known that he appeared this summer in the movie "The Love Guru."...(more)

Anita Creamer: His path to a new faith

Sometimes, the parishioners at Sacramento's Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church still ask the question. They listen to their associate priest, Father Timothy Robinson, as he reads the liturgy in fluent Greek, surrounded by flickering candles and icons blazing with gold leaf in this church steeped equally in ancient rituals and immigrant family traditions....(more)

Shopping for Answers: Unique build? Custom made is an option

Where can I find clothing (brands, retailers) for a man with an athletic cut?...(more)

'Staycation' a hot word in summer travel, but was it overhyped?

The term "staycation" has been the buzzword of summer, picked up by the media to refer to a home-based vacation as an alternative to one taken out of town....(more)

Style Maker: Stephanie Cumberland: Bucking trends

When it comes to cleaning a closet (that would be of the clothes variety), most of us are clinger-on-ers. In other words, we'll get around to wearing that purple beaded miniskirt at some point....(more)

Personal Effects: More makeup options for the season ahead

It seems early to be trotting out reds for fall makeup. That's usually relegated to the holidays. (At least wait until Thanksgiving!) But with fashions heading in vastly different directions – from minimalist black to plaids and tweeds – the "glamodrama" beauty trend makes sense....(more)

Teen Talk: Make a fresh start at a new school

I'm switching to a new high school this year as my parents want me to go to private school because they think my friends are too wild where I went last year....(more)

Carolyn Hax: Moratorium on nagging may help marriage

One technique to address domestic nagging is to privately set a block of time (two weeks minimum) when you vow to yourself that you will not bring the problem up or discuss it....(more)

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Outbound Escapes

Volunteer Profile: Opa! Opa! It's time for Greek Festival

We got out and met the summer's challenge

History in the open

Helping Others: Upcoming events

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Slow food picks up speed

Slow Food's 'Ark' hoists a pennant to biological diversity

Food, speakers and activities at Slow Food Nation in S.F.

The Good Life: Clarksburg: Back in time, tops in wine

Liquid Assets

Dunne on Wine: Blushes all around in wine hoax

What's Cooking: Chilled and churned

Tasting Room: Sweet and near

Gadgets: KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment

In Season: Massages, 4-H, bath goods ... and, yes, produce at Nevada City farmers market

Media Menu: howdini.com

Check it out

Potluck: It's Greek to you

The Mailbox

Recipe: Peach ice cream

Recipe: Grilled panzanella salad

Recipe: Grilled corn and string bean salad

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