(Written by Natalie Martin)

I’ve found people who think they’re being pro-Bush actually disagreeing with what he and his cabinet members say, because they are so quick to distrust their own eyes and ears in favor of a transitory statement from this country’s leaders. Perhaps it’s because of our own inherent inability to admit fault. Read (or “troll”) the Yahoo! message boards and you’ll find many pro-Bush people saying that al Qaeda and Hussein and al-whoever all sat down for kabobs while plotting to destroy America–and these message posters think they’re defending the administration.

Ladies on motorcycles fighting breast cancer. What a wonderful idea! But is “ladies” too soft of a word? Though these women are true ladies, they represent a demographic that may have been overlooked in the fight against breast cancer. Divas for a Cure consists of a core group of women who ride motorcycles. Jan Emanel, the founder, is a breast cancer survivor, who has taken her bike along with a host of other divas to help spread the word about breast cancer awareness to the biker community.

One might chuckle when presented with the title Bowling for Boobies. I did. But once I learned what this funny little title stood for, my laughter turned into real compassion. Edith Speed, a breast cancer survivor, and her caring friends founded the annual charity event to aid women while they are dealing with this potentially deadly illness.

GenArt’s Access to Emerging Art rocked downtown Park Plaza on March 17, announcing L.A. Fashion Week with “New Garde 2006 . ” The three designers featured—Kit Pistol, Mandula, and Unhee—represented a spectacular eclectic range of fashion philosophies.

Making it to every show with a decent view while noting the designer’s vision and execution is not always a cinch. But happily, I was able to sit down and soak up some of the most anticipated runway shows this season.

Elana Pruitt

Whether lingerie has become your recipe for success behind closed doors or is worn for thyself to feel oh-so-wonderful, King’s line LaVande SWK offers numerous vintage-inspired numbers that are designed to accentuate the female figure.

Elana Pruitt

Feminine and fierce, with the scent of flamenco spirit—ah yes, Alan Del Rosario’s fall 2006 fashion show was ultra-sexy! From the sway of the models’ hips to their face-off strut with camera flashes, his sophisticated collection has the kind of international flair that makes you want to skip out on your 8 to 5 and visit that exotic land you’ve been dreaming about. With such extravagance and dressy detail worth witnessing, Del Rosario’s fall collection is definitely not designed for the tame and timid.

I have been doing the online dating thing and hooked up with a really nice guy who has everything I want. He even owns his own home. Here’s my problem: I totally lied on my dating application. I lied about my age, my hobbies. I lied about liking Monday night football. I didn’t reveal the fact that I was married before. We’ve been going out for a month now, and I am terrified of being found out.

Ah summer! As we shake off sheaths of clothing in favor of showing some skin, the summer sun can scorch, especially if one opts to head out sans sun protection. The outer layer of one’s skin is comprised of dead cells on the surface and live cells right beneath, which repeatedly replenish the surface of one’s skin with dead cells.

(Written By Patricia Lee )

A while back I found myself without a car. I still had to get where I needed to go, and I had two good legs, two good feet, and all of my toes in tact; so I thought, why not walk? Why not ride my bike? Not being used to riding a bike after all these years, I found bike riding a little of a challenge. I had a cheap bike with a hard seat, and needless to say, I found walking a lot easier on my derriere.

(Written By Lisa A. Trimarchi)