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Wed, 04 Jun 2003 20:41:54 GMT

The Rugged Elegance Inspiration Network Is Moving! Due to the tremendous response we've gotten, we've decided to give The Rugged Elegance Inspiration Network site room to grow by moving it to a new, improved location: http://www.ruggedelegantliving.com Please re-set your bookmarks as all new posts will occur on the new site. As part of the move we are also transitioning to a Moveable Type content management system, which will allow us to add more editors while providing better search and categorization capabilities. Thank you your continued support. Growth is good. -Tim

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 07:21:34 GMT

Schoolgirl Dawn is Scotland's Youngest High Flier Edinburgh Evening News (Scotland):

An East Lothian schoolgirl has become the youngest ever person in Scotland to win her private pilot licence. The fifth-year-pupil became Scotland’s joint-youngest person in the country to fly solo last year. Now the teenager has won her full licence just days before she turns 17 - although she won’t be able to use it until her birthday.

Wed, 28 May 2003 23:47:10 GMT

Sherpas Rule Sagarmatha MountEverest.net

When Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa set out this past spring to set an Everest speed ascent record, little did anyone know he would not only break the late Babu Chirri Sherpa's Everest speed ascent record of 16 hrs 56, but shatter it altogether with a time of 10 hrs 56 min and 46 sec -- 6 hours faster than Babu's seemingly unbeatable record.

Wed, 28 May 2003 04:55:05 GMT

Oscar Winning Actress Speaks At UNH Graduation TheWMURChannel.com:

As one of the first women to attend Dartmouth College, actress Meryl Streep had some words of femine wisdom today for graduates of the University of New Hampshire. Attending a drama class about 30 years ago, she said she was one of 60 intrepid women on a campus of about six thousand men. She noted that today's U-N-H graduating class is two-to-one women. She said the challenge now for women is the glass ceiling that holds many back from top positions in business and politics.

Thu, 22 May 2003 04:14:47 GMT

LPGA To Hold First-Ever Open Monday Qualifying The Golf Channel:

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) will hold its first-ever open Monday qualifying round at the start of the ShopRite LPGA Classic tournament week, on Monday, June 23, at the Marriott Seaview Resort Bay Course in Galloway Township, N.J., host site for the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

More 'girl power!' -Tim

Sun, 18 May 2003 07:07:06 GMT

Why Mixing With Men Matters New York Times by Diana Nyad

(Annika) Sorenstam is a self-effacing, dignified, understated Swedish champion out of the Bjorn Borg mold. This woman is the center of the show, but she's no showwoman. She's teeing it up with the men in Fort Worth this week to find just where the ceiling stops at the top of that beautiful swing of hers.

Sat, 17 May 2003 21:48:04 GMT

Dowry Demands Too High. Lose Bride and Go to Jail New York Times by James Brooke

Nisha Sharma, who rejected her groom's dowry demands and had him arrested, has become India's new overnight sensation.

According to the bride's family, the dowry of two televisions, two home theater sets, two refrigerators, two air-conditioners and one car was considered to be too cheap by the groom's family. With the wedding about to start, the groom's family wanted an additional $25,000 in rupees, now, under the wedding tent. A fight between the families erupted and Nisha put her foot down by calling the police and calling off the wedding. Sounds like the makings for a blockbuster movie. I say, "You go girl!" -Tim

Sat, 17 May 2003 02:11:08 GMT

The Surge in Female Entrepreneurs BusinessWeek

Wall Street has taken a battering, unemployment is up, and the economy continues its struggle to sustain even modest expansion. But there is one area where growth is undeniable: the burgeoning number of women-owned businesses.

Sat, 17 May 2003 01:58:22 GMT

Michelle Wie, 13, Gets Spot in Men's Tourney San Jose Mercury News:

Teenager Michelle Wie has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in the Boise Open on the Nationwide Tour, becoming the first female golfer to compete on the PGA Tour's developmental circuit. The event is Sept. 18-21. Wie, a 13-year-old eighth-grader in Honolulu who hits the ball farther than some PGA Tour players, will be the third female player this year to go head-to-head with the men.

Fri, 16 May 2003 21:45:43 GMT

34 Years Later, One Coach's Sweetest Victory The New York Times by Bill Pennington: How would you feel if you were adopted and, after thirty-four years, you were reunited with your birth parents? If that weren't enough, what if you found out that your birth father was a prominent person? That was the scenario that played out for John Mathieson who was recently reunited with his birth parents, New York Giants Coach Jim Fassel and his wife, Kitty. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll love this article. -Tim

Thu, 15 May 2003 04:56:42 GMT

No Lack of Opinions Concerning Sorenstam New York Times by Clifton Brown:

As a reporter approached him today on the driving range, the veteran PGA Tour player Mark O'Meara smiled. He knew he was going to be asked about Annika Sorenstam. And he understood why.

Personally, I'd like to see Annika win the tournament -- then everyone would really have an opinion! -Tim

Mon, 12 May 2003 04:45:01 GMT

The New York Times Magazine has an incredible article entitled 'Why Is Jonathan Simms Still Alive?' which details how Don Simms successfully fought in the British courts for his son's right to undergo experimental treatment for the effects of mad-cow disease (CJD). Don Simms is an inspiration both for his single-minded determination and for his ability to navigate the medical, research and legal barriers to do everything possible for his son. This article raises many ethical questions, but there is one thing beyond question: Don Simms' love for his son, Jonathan. Mr. Simms should know that his efforts have already brought many blessings to the world. -Tim

Mon, 12 May 2003 04:02:09 GMT

Personality 'Improves With Age' SOURCE:

People get nicer and more generous as they grow older, a study suggests. Researchers in the United States have found that people's personalities change as they age and in most cases for the better.

I turned 44 today, so perhaps there's still hope! -Tim

Sat, 10 May 2003 03:40:28 GMT

Baseball's First Latino Owner a Symbol of Growing Influence HispanicBusiness.com by Elliott Almond:

The latest evidence of the changing American fabric is the fact that a fourth-generation Mexican-American is expected next week to become the first Latino to own a major U.S. sports franchise. Arturo Moreno's impending $180 million purchase of the Anaheim Angels already has become a symbolic transaction that underscores the burgeoning Hispanic population's growing influence -- one that can be charted through baseball.

Sat, 10 May 2003 03:07:49 GMT

Renoir Really Did Look Like An Artiste The Art Newspaper by Samson Spanier:

London -- A new trust is gathering together precious documentary film footage of artists at work, some of it nearly 100 years old On a cinema screen, an elderly painter squints at the trees beyond his easel, mixes a paint, and then puts brush to canvas. Who is it? None other than Claude Monet, in 1914. The Artists on Film Trust is responsible for gathering this and any other footage of artists at work, which constitutes a virtually unknown body of art historical sources.

Thu, 08 May 2003 20:56:26 GMT

Centenarian Proves You're Never Too Old To Surf San Jose Mercury News by Mary Anne Ostrom:

Katherine Young just turned 102 years old. At that age, she's given up on mahjong, she no longer gardens and she doesn't pay much attention to her Underwood typewriter. But she has discovered the Internet -- and she may very well be the nation's oldest surfer.

This is certainly an inspiring story! I guess you're never too old to learn new things. -Tim

Thu, 08 May 2003 01:46:46 GMT

Young Lives Transformed, Guided by a Camera Lens New York Times by David Gonzalez:

Guatemala City -- One of the first photographs Evelyn Mansilla ever took was of a peaceful landscape of rolling hills peeking out through a thicket of trees. Not a single soul or a speck of garbage was visible, which was almost miraculous, since she took the photo inside the sprawling municipal dump where she and her mother often joined dozens of neighbors to scavenge. Point of view is all. "I am here, but it is not all bad, and it could be worse," said Ms. Mansilla, who lives a few blocks from the dump. "You have to see something positive. You have to look for alternatives. We may live in the dump but, look, there is also a forest."

Wed, 07 May 2003 03:02:11 GMT

Amputee Aims To Scale New Peaks CBS News:

Aron Ralston, the trapped rock climber who was forced to cut off his own arm to free himself from the deadly grip of a massive boulder, is recovering from surgery Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado. Donna Ralston says she believes this ordeal will not diminish her son's passion for climbing, Rick Sallinger from the CBS Denver station KCNC reports. He'll just have adjust how he goes about it, Mrs. Ralston says.

Tue, 06 May 2003 16:24:46 GMT

Young Blacks Try Entrepreneurship New York Times by Daniel Altman :

There is little official evidence to go by, but the anecdotes are pouring in: across the country, more young black professionals are stepping off the corporate ladder to become entrepreneurs. Joining a big company used to be perceived as the surest route to material success by many black professionals, but lately, owning a business has become as attractive, or more so.

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 01:02:26 GMT

New York: The Return of Fun New York Times: "After a two-year drought of fun, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held its Costume Institute gala last night, and except for those who came in the traditional monkey suit, just about everyone tried to live up to the exhibit's theme, 'Goddess.'" It's good to see the continuing recovery of New York after the terrorist attacks of September 11. -Tim

Sun, 27 Apr 2003 05:21:01 GMT

J K Rowling Richer Than The Queen BBC News. "Boy wizard Harry Potter makes author J K Rowling richer than the Queen, according to The Sunday Times Rich List." Not bad for someone who was so poor that she wrote the first Harry Potter book in coffee shops to keep her young child warm. Good for you, JK Rowling! You are an worldwide inspiration to both kids and adults. -Tim

Sun, 27 Apr 2003 05:02:22 GMT

Lance Armstrong We admire Lance Armstrong for his determination to battle back from cancer to reach the pinnacle of his sport. He is an inspiration to all people. In Lance Armstrong's book, "It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back to Life," he traces his journey from being nearly struck down by cancer, only to recover and win the Tour de France. Armstrong is a thoroughgoing Texas jock, and the changes brought to his life by his illness are startling and powerful, but he's just not interested in wearing a hero suit. His actions will melt the most hard-bitten souls: a cancer foundation and benefit bike ride, his astonishing commitment to training that got him past countless hurdles, loyalty to the people and corporations that never gave up on him. -Tim

Sat, 26 Apr 2003 05:45:12 GMT

Dr. Yu Cheuk-man: Recovered SARS Patient The New York Times: Here's the gripping story of Dr. Yu Cheuk-man, an associate professor of cardiology in Hong Kong, who contracted SARS and lived to tell about it.

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 07:19:54 GMT

'Everest': Younger Hillary Retraces Steps OF Father USA Today: "Dad, it's Peter. We're on the summit. That simple message bridged a half-century, 29,035 feet and a technological revolution as Peter Hillary spoke by satellite phone to his father, Sir Edmund Hillary, from Mount Everest in National Geographic's Surviving Everest (Sunday, 8pm ET/PT)."

Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:12:17 GMT

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