Chiropractic aided athletes at Beijing Olympics
Editor's note: This biweekly column is about chiropractic and the treatment of minor sports injuries.

Newport Chiropractic Center welcomes Dr. Perry Adams
Dr. Perry Adams first became interested in chiropractic work when he saw how it helped his dad, who was experiencing severe low back pain.

Like clockwork, the pursuit of fitness kicks off a new year
It's a time-honored tradition: Gain 10 pounds eating Halloween candy, Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas-New Year's holiday fudge; then, on Jan. 1, resolve to lose 15 pounds. Scores of area residents took advantage of a crisp but dry winter day Sunday to get to work on their "get fit" new year's resolutions. East Sacramento's McKinley Park was bustling with activity. As families with young ...

Rob vs. The Reef: Corner Brook native preparing for epic swim
Corner Brook?s Rob Hutchings is planning to do something that?s never been done ? swim the entire length of the Australia?s Great Barrier Reef, a distance of 2,300 kilometres.

Learning new things about healthy living
The 2009 St. Francis Hospital and Maryville Parks and Recreation co-sponsored Second Annual Health Fair Saturday was a success.

New Year's resolutions anyone? Hypnotists say they motivate
Now, I want you to make yourself comfortable. Relax and just focus on the story in front of you. Just read my words.

'An amazing mind game'
Glenn Close and William Hurt team up for a second season of "Damages." The result promises to give viewers the Big Thrill.

For rural businesses, networks work, UNL research shows
Small town businesses face difficult challenges, but those that join forces may have a better chance of success, University of Nebraska-Lincoln research has found.

Rare crystal skull comes to Carmel
The largest of 13 legendary crystal skulls, considered by some to be one of the rarest artifacts ever found, is on exhibit today at Pilgrim's Way Bookstore in Carmel. The store, near Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street, will host today's 7p.m. lecture by the skull's owner, JoAnn Parks of Houston.

Dallas law firm gets probation in fake crash scheme
BY DOMINGO RAMIREZ JR. DALLAS -- A Dallas law firm was placed on probation and ordered to pay $840,000 in restitution on Wednesday for its part in scheming to stage vehicle accidents involving nearly 30 defendants, including two of the firm?s legal assistants, the U.S. attorney?s office reported Thursday. Trey Allen, a legal corporation previously known as the law office of John H. Allen III, ...

Dallas law firm gets probation in fake crash scheme
BY DOMINGO RAMIREZ JR. DALLAS -- A Dallas law firm was placed on probation and ordered to pay $840,000 in restitution on Wednesday for its part in scheming to stage vehicle accidents involving nearly 30 defendants, including two of the firm?s legal assistants, the U.S. attorney?s office reported Thursday. Trey Allen, a legal corporation previously known as the law office of John H. Allen III, ...

CAC prepared for New Years rush
A new year could mean increased use at the Community Activity Center. Jason Brown, CAC manager, said he expects there to be a jump in activity at the CAC as people aim to make good on their New Years resolutions of getting in shape.

A year later, TV's 'Damages' isn't done
Damages may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby. It's been more than 14 months since the last jaw-dropping episode of the FX series, but diehard fans are just recovering from the constant strain of twisting their necks to the rhythms of the series' three-faced characters and unpredictable twists.

Close, Hurt team up for more ?Damages?
?Damages? may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby.

A year later, TV's 'Damages' isn't done
Damages may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby. It's been more than 14 months since the last jaw-dropping episode of the FX series, but diehard fans are just recovering from the constant strain of twisting their necks to the rhythms of the series' three-faced characters and unpredictable twists.

CAC prepared for New Years rush
A new year could mean increased use at the Community Activity Center. Jason Brown, CAC manager, said he expects there to be a jump in activity at the CAC as people aim to make good on their New Years resolutions of getting in shape.

Heavy snowfall provides challenges for residents
Preventative measures and relatively low snow density has helped Lincoln County residents stay safe during what has seemed like non-stop snow.

About one in nine U.S. children use alternative medicine
More than one in nine children and teens use herbal supplements or some other form of alternative medicine, the government said Wednesday, citing a new national survey.

CAC prepared for New Years rush
A new year could mean increased use at the Community Activity Center. Jason Brown, CAC manager, said he expects there to be a jump in activity at the CAC as people aim to make good on their New Years resolutions of getting in shape.

A year later, TV's 'Damages' isn't done
Damages may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby. It's been more than 14 months since the last jaw-dropping episode of the FX series, but diehard fans are just recovering from the constant strain of twisting their necks to the rhythms of the series' three-faced characters and unpredictable twists.