Dec. 21 Reports: Alvester Deon Sparks, Sr., 25, was arrested for contempt, harassment, and violation of a restraining order. Tyler John Riddle, 21, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Brandon A. Berrett, 22, was arrested for attempting to elude a police officer. Joshua Stephen Murray, 26, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Kristen Marie Kalibak, 38, was arrested for assault. Dec. 22 Reports: Nicholas Harding Bennett, 21, was arrested for possession of a firearm, carrying ... [full story]

The Law of Gravity ought to be repealed.  Yeah, I know it keeps things attached to solid ground so we’re not all flailing fruitlessly in space, but other than that, gravity serves no useful purpose at all. Other than a bag of Oreos, gravity is a woman’s worst enemy.  Around middle age, everything starts sagging like a slow-moving mudslide.  We know that eventually our breasts are going to blend into our stomachs and no one will ... [full story]

Here's a radical idea - instead of marinating your brain in the same old miserable job and complaining constantly, why not recycle your employer and start enjoying your work instead of hating it? I know. It's tough to make a change when you're really good at something. Let's face it; you are really good at whining. In fact, if whining and moaning were Olympic events, you'd win a gold metal (but you wouldn't enjoy it, ... [full story]

Even a modest amount of brisk walking has significant health benefits, a new Duke University study has found, reducing waistlines and the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), an increasingly common condition linked to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.   NO PAIN, NO GAIN - Even a modest amount of brisk walking has significant health benefits, a new Duke University study has found. CNS Photo.    MEDTRONICA - The Needy Meds Web site at www.needymeds.com connects you to programs ... [full story]

Just two years ago, Andrea Martin would see a designer handbag or a pricey cocktail dress in a store window and buy it without a thought. "Now you think two or three times," she said. Martin said the economy has her so nervous that she's cutting back on everything. "People are losing their homes, so it's hard to think about a Coach bag," Martin, 36, said as she shopped with her mother at an upscale ... [full story]

When most of us make resolutions for the new year, we phrase them as "things to do": "I'm going to lose 10 pounds this year," or "I'm going to join a gym (and actually go)." But I'm taking a slightly different tack with my slate of 2008 resolutions. My list includes common mistakes people make when it comes to money - and when I say "people," I definitely include myself. Let's all resolve not to ... [full story]

Rich Gossage was a pitcher by profession and a gunslinger by disposition. The Goose was malice aforethought with a bushy mustache, a merciless scowl and a ferocious fastball, a stylistic throwback to a baseball era when hitters crowded the plate at their own peril. "He didn't want to pitch around you," Jerry Coleman said Tuesday. "He wanted to throw the ball right through home plate and through you. He was that kind of guy. He's ... [full story]

With Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the world's top two ranked players, extending their vacations, the winners-only Mercedes Championship opened the 2008 PGA Tour season.   TIGER ON THE PROWL? - More than any other year in his professional career, Woods seems destined to do what no other player of the modern era has done -- win all four majors in one calendar year. CNS Photo by K.C. Alfred. A look at some critical questions going into ... [full story]

  Consistent chipping is a result of consistent contact. It happens when you allow the club to do the work instead of trying to help the ball into the air …  [full story]

Q: I am an online player wanting to transition into live play. I am worried about my tells. How can I prepare to play live without risking money?   SHAWN RICE - UltimateBet Internet pro Shawn Rice spends his time traveling for tournaments and playing online. Rice has won thousands online and continues to impress live with cashes totaling more than $330,000. CNS Photo. - Twitching in Tennessee A: Joe Navarro is an FBI profiler and if ... [full story]