Apolo Anton Ohno: The Ice Man

For those who only know the name Apolo Anton Ohno as the winner of Dancing with the Stars, you are missing a big part of this athlete’s story. Apart from being a wonderful dancer, Apolo has also won five Olympic medals including two gold medals in short track speed skating. He is a remarkable athlete with a great personality, and he is just 25 years old.

Iremember first seeing Apolo Anton Ohno during his dazzling show at the Salt Lake City winter Olympic Games in 2002. His compact, muscular frame, his long hair and funky goatee – Ohno cut quite a dashing and unique figure and he definitely stood out. When the gun sounded and he cut the short track speed skating competition to pieces, it was clear that the world was watching a new sports star claiming his place in the cosmos. He would win a gold and a silver medal in those Olympic Games Read more

Old Soul: Serena Ryder

Serena Ryder is only 24 years old, but she belts out songs with the powerful sound and conviction of someone many years her senior. With a new album covering classic songs – some written over 100 years before she was born – Ryder is marking her territory as a future Canadian superstar.

Serena Ryder has been surrounded by a lot of legends lately. On her new album, If Your Memory Serves You Well, she covers songs by Leonard Cohen and Paul Anka. She has toured with Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, and even collaborated with Bachman on her song “Out of the Blue.” Not bad for a small town girl from Read more

George Clooney: The new King of Cool

George Clooney is often described as an old-time movie star, someone in the mould of Cary Grant or Errol Flynn – suave characters with a natural cool and undeniable charisma. Women want to be with him, men want to be like him.

With his new film Ocean’s Thirteen and the five films that he has in various stages of production at the moment, George Clooney is not only one of the biggest movie stars in the world but also one of the hardest working. That is what is important to Clooney – the work. Although he has been named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine and was selected for the cover of the first ever Men’s Vogue, Clooney puts that all in perspective. “I just want to do work that I can look back and be proud of,” he says. “All the rest of that stuff is something I have little control over.” In fact, Clooney was so irate about Read more

Discovering Beautiful Brussels

When people decide to head to Europe for a visit, places like Rome, Paris, London and Madrid spring to mind almost immediately. But there is another little jewel in Europe – a place rich in history, culture and beauty. That place is Brussels, Belgium.

The first thing you notice when arriving in Brussels, Belgium is the wildly divergent architecture around you. The striking buildings that have stood for hundreds of years share terrain with wonderfully eccentric Art Nouveau buildings designed by native Belgian architect Victor Horta. The one thing that’s consistent about the look of Brussels is its inconsistency. The reason for this is that Belgium has been conquered so many times over the centuries – by the Spanish, the Germans, the French and the English – that the city reflects the diverse looks of all those different cultures. Read more

Acura RDX: An Urban SUV for the Sporty Set

Lately there has been a buzzword circulating around the automotive world – crossover vehicles. What are these crossovers, you ask? Essentially, crossovers are SUVs based on car platforms. These crossovers, when compared to a conventional SUV like a Ford Explorer, offer a lighter weight, car-like ride, handling and performance, better fuel economy and improved interior packaging while still looking tough! The downside is diminished rugged off-road capability and less towing capacity.

Those looking for a compact sporty SUV with a premium nameplate have another choice to look at in the form of the new RDX from Acura. Joining Acura’s lineup of vehicles is the compact RDX that is positioned below the larger MDX SUV. When looking at the RDX in person Read more

Myrtle Beach: A Vacation Spot for the Whole Family

Year after year, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is rated as one of North America’s top vacation destinations. With its diverse array of attractions and activities, this place is perfect for a family vacation or a romantic getaway.

Myrtle Beach is known for its beautiful beaches, fantastic golfing and literally thousands of activities designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, the sports enthusiast or by the casual tourist looking for a warm, pleasant place to relax and do a bit of exploring. When you visit South Carolina, you can expect fantastic weather, friendly people and the feeling that you are in a place that understands the importance of treating visitors as valued and special. Read more