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Date archive for May, 2010

  • Parts Department
    Lend an ear as fitness fans get physical

    Every body is different. Some folks have big arms and warm smiles; others have ripped abs and nerves of steel. But whether you’re cold-blooded, fast-footed or heavy-handed, one thing’s for sure—no body’s perfect. Well, maybe in part.

  • May Editor’s Note:
    I get in, I get out-kinda like rehab

    When I showered as a kid, my brother would sneak into the bathroom and flush the toilet just to scald me. I don’t know if the toilet-shower-water-temperature vortex is an East Coast phenomenon or something that just happened at my mom’s house, but I do know that when he showered, I always got him back.

  • Into the Blach
    The delicate balance between woman and water

    Photos by Brevin Blach Styling, Hair and Makeup by Jeanette Marie, JEANETTE-MARIE.COM  On Megan: Crystal Snake Bandeau suit with Swarovski crystals by Sauvage, $205, sauvagewear.com  On Ashley: Celebrity Minimal suit with Swarovski crystals by Sauvage, $195, sauvagewear.com On Ashley: Swimsuit by Despi  On Megan: Swimsuit by Despi

  • May Days
    Despite the alarm, they're not always emergencies

    Right after the soothing words, “Is there anyone on board who can fly this plane?” the last thing you want to hear from the cockpit is, “May Day! May Day!”

  • Heart Beats
    A San Diego man uses music to foster compassion

    While most of us were glued to our TVs in shock, or texting a $10 donation to the Red Cross, local altruist Noah Bernardo was getting his hands dirty in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

  • Make a Splash
    Staying dry in poolside paradise

    Photography by John Mireles, johnmireles.com
    Styled by KristiBrooks, kristibrooks.com
    Makeupand Hair by Jeffrey Baum

  • BBQ&A
    The answers to a perfect San Diego barbecue

    Just throwing another shrimp on the barbie might work during other seasons, but in May, National Barbecue Month (whoever makes these decisions also made it hamburger month), it’s time to get things fired up.

  • Laser Away
    Firehouse