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The Kia Soul is, let’s face it, a box. But a cute box. Previous incarnations of this crate on wheels where a bit sluggish and somewhat under-powered, however all that has changed for 2012. With upgraded engines and new transmissions the base model Kia Soul n... More »
An artist imagines MonteCedro at dusk as another day of active retirement living draws to a close. [Image: MonteCedro] Most dictionaries define retirement as the time to withdraw from an active life. Others say it’s the time to wear out a rocking chair. The cr... More »
Boys play outdoors in one of Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School’s three playgrounds. If you are a parent interested in playing an expanded participatory role in your young child’s development, South Pasadena’s Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School may be jus... More »
Ask any kid what his or her least favorite subject in school is and chances are the answer will be Math, with Science coming in a close second. It’s a difficult subject for a lot of students and there are some that need a little help with keeping up in class... More »
Magical Playground Manager Robin Ruiz with Owner/Founder Elizabeth Yang standing in front one of the murals at the indoor children’s playground facility in Pasadena. [Photo: James Macpherson] Do you have a child who’s always saying, “I’m bored?†Or do... More »
At the Universal Hilton shortly before the Holidays the Director General of Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ms. Janice Lai, arrived from Taiwan to discuss what 2012 holds in store for visitors to Taiwan. She spoke to a captivated audience of travel journalists about th... More »
Remember how your imagination was so powerful and so real when you were you a child? Wouldn’t it be delicious to be able to let yourself go… to let the real world morph into a fantasy place of your making, if even only once in a while? Have we got the place fo... More »
Jim Johnson It is Labor Day once again. People are heading out to their favorite spots for soaking in the sun and doing their favorite end of summer activities. For Jim Johnson, however, it is also the time for people to check their insurance policies. For exa... More »
The Kia Sportage once the ugly duckling of the SUV pack has turned into the graceful swan of the crossovers for 2011. Smaller than its competitors it is better suited for singles or a small family. The exterior of the Sportage is European-inspired in design an... More »
Much has been said about the smiling countenance of the new Mazdas so I will keep my comments short: I really don’t mind it. It’s fun to see people’s reactions to that maniacal grinning face in their rear view mirror. All grinning aside the 2011 Mazda3, 5-door... More »
The 2010 Mercedes Benz G550 is huge. It’s like a pit bull :all steel and muscle. I honestly thought I wasn’t going to like driving it. Boy was I wrong. Even my tree-hugging friend had to admit she was smitten with it when we went out for our weekly lunch. And ... More »
The 2011 Nissan Versa Sedan is a smaller version of the Nissan Versa Hatchback and comes with similar fuel economy. It also mirrors the drivetrains of the Hatchback. What sets it apart for it’s competition is that it’s the lowest price of all the economy... More »
