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Louise Hay: Changing Minds, Changing Lives
Louise Hay: Changing Minds, Changing Lives
Writer and publisher Louise Hay, 85, has sold millions of books affirming the power of thought. Her latest book, “You Can Create an Exceptional Life,” was written with life coach Cheryl...
  1. Louise Hay: Changing Minds, Changing Lives
    Louise Hay: Changing Minds, Changing Lives
    Writer and publisher Louise Hay, 85, has sold mill...
  2. Cheech: The Comedian who loves Art
    Cheech: The Comedian who loves Art
    Legendary comedian Cheech Marin, 65, has become a l...
  3. Losing 100 Pounds, Becoming a Figure Skater
    Losing 100 Pounds, Becoming a Figure Skater
    Sandra Chambers, 43, takes to the ice, transforming...
  4. Second Act: Chuck Smith
    Second Act: Chuck Smith
    Extreme lighting decorator Chuck Smith loves to mak...
  5. Second Act: Jackie and Dan Evans
    Second Act: Jackie and Dan Evans
    Jackie Evans and her son Dan lost 225 pounds combin...
  6. Second Act: Jill Knapp
    Second Act: Jill Knapp
    Jill Knapp lost 100 pounds and went on to compete i...
  7. Second Act: The Rucker Family
    Second Act: The Rucker Family
    Former Marines Susan and Ron Rucker are enjoying th...
  8. Second Act: Cindy Joseph
    Second Act: Cindy Joseph
    For model Cindy Joseph, who wasn't "discovered" unt...
  9. Second Act: Alan Moore
    Second Act: Alan Moore
    61-year-old placekicker Alan Moore is the oldest pe...
  10. Second Act: Donna Purnell
    Second Act: Donna Purnell
    At 49, Houdini fan Donna Purnell is turning a life-...
  11. Second Act: Ney Melo
    Second Act: Ney Melo
    9/11 led former investment banker Ney Melo to his t...
  12. Second Act: Larry Harris
    Second Act: Larry Harris
    Former pro football lineman Larry Harris is now an...
  13. Second Act: Bill Knight and Brian Wigelsworth
    Second Act: Bill Knight and Brian Wigelsworth
    Pirates are a favorite subject for professional san...
  14. Second Act: Nathan Sawaya
    Second Act: Nathan Sawaya
    Lego artist Nathan Sawaya left behind his job as a...
  15. Second Act: Diana Nyad
    Second Act: Diana Nyad
    61-year-old Diana Nyad continues her quest to swim...
  16. Second Act: Roderick Romero
    Second Act: Roderick Romero
    Musician Roderick Romero has built treehouses for S...
  17. Second Act: Ernestine Shepherd
    Second Act: Ernestine Shepherd
    Exercise is a must, says the world's oldest competi...
  18. Second Act: Season 1 Recap
    Second Act: Season 1 Recap
    Yahoo!’s Webby Award-winning series brings you a...
  19. Second Act: Jeff Cohen
    Second Act: Jeff Cohen
    At age 10, Jeff Cohen landed the role of “Chunk...
  20. Second Act: Cheryl Ragsdale
    Second Act: Cheryl Ragsdale
    Having worked as a management consultant for many y...
  21. Second Act: Sara DeLaney
    Second Act: Sara DeLaney
    For 12 years, Sara DeLaney was an administrative ju...
  22. Second Act: The Johnson Family
    Second Act: The Johnson Family
    Five years ago, the Johnson family decided to move...
  23. Second Act: Beverly Sobelman
    Second Act: Beverly Sobelman
    At 39, software engineer Beverly Sobelman realized...
  24. Second Act: Ron Ben-Israel
    Second Act: Ron Ben-Israel
    After years as a professional ballet dancer, Ron Be...
  25. Second Act: Laura Vikmanis
    Second Act: Laura Vikmanis
    While attending an NFL football game, Laura Vikmani...
  26. Second Act: Joe Moglia
    Second Act: Joe Moglia
    After eight years as CEO of TD Ameritrade, Joe Mogl...
  27. Second Act: Bob Roberts
    Second Act: Bob Roberts
    Having spent many years as a chef, Bob Roberts deci...
  28. Second Act: Douglas Gowin
    Second Act: Douglas Gowin
    Eighteen years ago, optician Douglas Gowin needed t...
  29. Second Act: Marina Marchese
    Second Act: Marina Marchese
    Eleven years ago, a neighborhood beekeeper introduc...
  30. Second Act: Eleni Gianopulos
    Second Act: Eleni Gianopulos
    After years in the corporate world, Eleni Gianopulo...
  31. Second Act: Jonathon Conant
    Second Act: Jonathon Conant
    At 38, Jonathon Conant took his first trapeze class...
  32. Second Act: Kathryn Joosten
    Second Act: Kathryn Joosten
    Former nurse and homemaker Kathryn Joosten first to...
  33. Second Act: Paul Giannone
    Second Act: Paul Giannone
    After spending three decades working in the IT indu...
  34. Second Act: Terry Peterson
    Second Act: Terry Peterson
    As he found himself approaching 50 with high choles...
  35. Second Act: Susan Edlinger
    Second Act: Susan Edlinger
    Susan Edlinger always admired surfers but never tho...
  36. Second Act: Mark Kirkland
    Second Act: Mark Kirkland
    Inventor Mark Kirkland poured a decade of work into...
  37. Second Act: Mark Mothersbaugh
    Second Act: Mark Mothersbaugh
    When his band Devo took a break from recording, fro...
  38. Second Act: Jay Shafer
    Second Act: Jay Shafer
    Ten years ago, Jay Shafer downsized to an 89-square...
  39. Second Act: Mandy Aftel
    Second Act: Mandy Aftel
    Mandy Aftel was so hooked after taking a class on p...
  40. Second Act: Lisa Fisco
    Second Act: Lisa Fisco
    Once an Emmy Award-winning television producer, Lis...
  41. Second Act: Donald Arthur
    Second Act: Donald Arthur
    Donald Arthur had been given 6 months to live when...
  42. Second Act: Lisa Schwartz
    Second Act: Lisa Schwartz
    After a career in management consulting followed by...
  • Personal papers depict Jacqueline Kennedy's first lady tenure

    Reuters-2012-02-14T07:52:14+00:00

    John F. Kennedy Library Foundation image shows one page of a draft of the White House Tour script with a handwritten note by the late Jacqueline Kennedy on it.BOSTON (Reuters) - An initial set of personal papers from Jacqueline Kennedy's time as first lady were released on Monday, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of her office and major projects she undertook during the presidency of her husband John F. Kennedy. The historic records, released by the Kennedy presidential library, range from her efforts to restore the state rooms of the White House to notes detailing changes to the CBS script for her televised tour of the first family's home. ... Full Story »

  • 4 Free Last-Minute Valentine's Day Date Ideas

    U.S.News & World Report LP-2012-02-14T10:22:47+00:00

    Let's face it, in the midst of a hectic work schedule and Valentine's Day falling on a Tuesday, planning an extravagant date for your sweetheart that doesn't drain your savings account seems nearly impossible. Full Story »

  • Love letters of Barrett, Browning go online

    Associated Press-2012-02-14T12:45:36Z

    In this Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 photo, a hand-written original manuscript by Elizabeth Barrett Browning of the epic poem "I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss Barrett..." Full Story »

  • The Most Romantic Cities in America Revealed

    LiveScience.com-2012-02-14T09:42:29+00:00

    Cupid must be spending some time in Knoxville, Tenn. At least that is the finding of a new poll by Amazon.com that named Knoxville the most romantic city in the United States, based on sales of romance novels, relationship books, romantic comedy movies, Barry White albums and sexual wellness products since the start of 2012. Full Story »

  • Valentine's Bubbly: 9 Romantic Facts About Champagne

    LiveScience.com-2012-02-14T09:43:58+00:00

    Nothing says it's Valentine's Day like the pop of a freshly opened bottle of champagne — well, nothing says it quite so eloquently. The bubbly will do more than tickle your tongue and perhaps your heart, as there's loads of science sealed in as well. Full Story »

  • 10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Free in Philadelphia

    Yahoo! Contributor Network-2012-02-14T09:45:11+00:00

    Valentine's Day is all about love -- and who doesn't love a freebie, especially in the City of Brotherly Love? Here are 10 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day for free in Philadelphia this year. Full Story »

  • America's Most Romantic Restaurants

    U.S.News & World Report LP-2012-02-14T09:49:37+00:00

    U.S. News Travel set out to find America's most romantic restaurants. As every couple is unique, each one asks for something different from their date spots. Romance never takes a common form. When it edges toward universality, cute turns to cliche in a heartbeat. Whether you want to be entertained, indulged, or awed, there's an eatery for you on this list. Despite the breadth of the search, three key romantic elements were always considered:Ambience = You should feel love in the air.View = In case the date isn't going too well.Food = After all, you are there to eat. Full Story »

  • Trimming super-size with half-orders, plate colors

    Associated Press-2012-02-14T08:14:47Z

    This undated two-picture combo provided by Aline Michelle Grüneisen, Lab Manager, Center for Advanced Hindsight, Duke University shows the same meal, but the photo at left shows a full serving of rice and the other a half serving of rice. A creative new experiment suggests paring down the side dishes might help a nation of over-eaters shave some calories. Researchers infiltrated a fast-food Chinese restaurant and found up to a third of diners jumped at the offer of a half-size of the usual heaping pile of rice or noodles _ even when the smaller amount cost the same. (AP Photo/Aline Michelle Grüneisen, Center for Advanced Hindsight, Duke University)Call it the alter-ego of super-sizing. Researchers infiltrated a fast-food Chinese restaurant and found up to a third of diners jumped at the offer of a half-size of the usual heaping pile of rice or noodles — even when the smaller amount cost the same. Full Story »

  • Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday - Be Spicy On Valentine's Day!

    Access Hollywood-2012-02-13T23:50:12+00:00

    Marcella Valladolid -- Give a dash of spice and a pinch of heat to your Valentine this weekend with a home-cooked Mexican brunch. Full Story »

  • Glam Slam: The Friday Five: How To Wear Spring's Biggest Trends

    Access Hollywood-2012-02-14T10:07:47+00:00

    Michelle Obama appears on the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on January 31, 2012 -- Fitness MagazineI was so excited to get the ginormous new Spring Issue of InStyle--I devoured all 552 pages STAT! So many good things to check out, including the handy guide to spring's biggest trends and helpful tips for how to wear them. Full Story »

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