Main Course: “Eat Like a Man, Look Like a Model”
Burgers and fries are foods that are just about as American as apple pie. But it’s difficult for most people to enjoy them and maintain a slim physique! With my turkey burger and un-fried sweet potato fries recipes, you’ll be able to whip up some fast food and still slip into your favorite slinky Spring […]
THE J. CHEN PROJECT
Jessica Chen had been dancing her entire life. But after a vote of confidence from her teacher at Alvin Ailey and Broadway Dance Center, dance became her life. Born to Taiwanese parents in Hacienda Heights, California, dancer/choreographer Jessica Chen can actually trace her roots all the way back to mainland China. “I started […]
DOWNTIME
MODEL CITY: SAN FRANCISCO, CA By Francesca Merced Sure, you know about the bridges – the Bay Bridge and, of course, the Golden Gate. You know about those gleaming red and gold cable cars and the championship sports teams – the 49ers and the MLB Giants. But what you may not know about San […]
WHITNEY HOUSTON 1963 – 2012
WHITNEY HOUSTON: 1963 – 2012 Tribute by Teryl Warren There are some things that are so unimaginable that, no matter what evidence is produced to support the truth, they are simply beyond belief. For many of us, the headline “Whitney Houston Dead at 48” was one of them. How is it possible that a […]
Purse Strings: Girl Scouts of the USA
ANNA MARIA CHAVEZ, CEO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA It’s that time of year, again, and it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ve already placed your order for a few boxes of Samoas, Thin Mints or your other favorite Girl Scout cookie. But what do you really know about the extraordinary organization behind those […]
FASHION: A CENTURY OF STYLE
Just as the role of women in society has evolved through the ages, so, too, has women’s fashion. Here’s a quick look at some of the exciting fashion looks from the 1910’s to today and the style icons who influenced the women who adored them! [imagebrowser id=7] Photos are public domain.
WHAT HE WANTS
THE GHOST OF BOYFRIENDS PAST By Drew Allen Ask any man you know, and I’m sure he can tell you about a time when he’s been called “insensitive” for working late and not calling. And, on more than one occasion, I bet any man you know has been accused of cheating after arriving home late […]
Wiles Films: POWER PLAYERS
As we all know, it takes a powerful woman to make a lasting impact on society. And, in Hollywood, it takes a really powerful woman to play a powerful woman! In celebration of Women’s History Month, this special edition of Wiles Films takes a look at some of our favorite big and small screen portrayals […]
SERVICE & SISTERHOOD
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MR. RIGHT: LESLIE ODOM, JR
Intelligent, poetic, talented and jovial – that’s the Leslie Odom, Jr we’ve come to know at Wiles. Classically trained at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, Leslie Odom, Jr is a throwback to triple-threat talents like Sammy Davis, Jr. and Gregory Hines – both of whom smoothly traversed the worlds of stage, television […]