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Friday, October 3, 2008
‘Cagney & Lacey’ exec still policing series’ legacy
Entertainment |
October 3, 2008
After 25 years, producer Barney Rosenzweig is as passionate as ever about whipping up public support for his show “Cagney & Lacey,” the 1980s-era police series about two female partners that was once saved from cancellation by viewer protest. Read more
Behind a strong mafia town in Italy are strong women
World |
October 3, 2008
The hardened women of San Luca want you to know a thing or two about their notorious town. Read more
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Kenneth Turan: ‘Focus on Female Directors’
Entertainment |
October 2, 2008
I haven’t seen all the films in the American Cinematheque’s “Focus on Female Directors: Five to Watch” program of documentary, dramatic and animated shorts screening tonight at 7:30 at the Aero Theatre on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, but if the ones I haven’t seen are as good as the two I have, this should be a heck of an evening. Read more
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sisterhood of the suds
Food |
October 1, 2008
IT’S ONE of the many home brew competitions that take place around the country each year. Read more
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Law firms and motherhood can mix
California | Local |
September 28, 2008
When environmental lawyer Loren Montgomery realized she was pregnant eight years ago, she feared she would never make partner at her high-powered firm. Read more
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Pregnancy alters sentence in crash
California | Local |
September 27, 2008
Last February, a former college student was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for fleeing after drunkenly plowing into a psychiatrist out walking his dog. Read more
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Genital mutilation victim gets a new chance at asylum
National |
September 23, 2008
In a surprise decision welcomed by human rights groups, the Justice Department moved Monday to expand the opportunities for asylum for women subjected to genital mutilation. Read more
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Tough, like Jane
Entertainment |
September 20, 2008
WHEN Lynda La Plante, a mother of the female-led cop drama, looks among this year’s Emmy nominees, it’s almost as if she were welcoming relatives to a family gathering. Read more
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The Palin charm is a tough sell here
National |
September 7, 2008
Trish Heckman, a 49-year-old restaurant cook and disappointed Hillary Rodham Clinton supporter, watched last week as the country’s newest political star made her explosive debut. Read more
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Obama courts female vote with his family stories
National |
September 4, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama renewed his outreach to female voters Wednesday, just as Sarah Palin was on the verge of becoming the Republican Party’s first female vice presidential nominee. Read more
Monday, August 25, 2008
That sinking feeling
Health |
August 25, 2008
MARIA Stubbs, a 44-year-old mother from Carson, wasn’t surprised when she leaked a little urine after the birth of her third daughter 10 years ago; she had experienced a bit of leakage during and immediately after all three of her pregnancies. Read more
How to do Kegel exercises
Health |
August 25, 2008
How to do Kegels
Kegel exercises involve contracting the pelvic floor up and in toward the small of the back, holding for several seconds and releasing. Read more
Ways to prevent pelvic floor problems
Health |
August 25, 2008
Pelvic prevention
One way a woman can reduce her risk of pelvic floor problems is by keeping her weight down. Read more
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
U.S. has Russia, revenge on mind
Sports |
August 21, 2008
BEIJING – The Olympic women’s basketball semifinal between the U.S. and Russia needed another subplot the way three-time gold medalist Lisa Leslie needed “Star-Spangled Banner” lyrics. Read more
Grooming a female suicide bomber
World |
August 21, 2008
From the jail cell she was sharing with her mother, sister and 1-year-old son, the young widow watched with a sardonic expression as the boy weaved unsteadily toward a visiting American soldier and lifted his arms to be carried. Read more
Thursday, August 14, 2008
A chance to shine solo
Sports |
August 14, 2008
BEIJING – Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin have moved on to the next big thing already. Read more
U.S. soars above the rest
Sports |
August 14, 2008
BEIJING – In lieu of actual competition, the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team’s dominance is creating math assignments. Read more
Men big on slim-fitting design trend
Business |
August 14, 2008
Steve Hale has discovered a reason to splurge on clothing again: the slim silhouette in suits to shirts that’s replacing the baggier fits of past years. Read more
Playing hardball with Matthews
National |
August 14, 2008
A new women’s organization is setting out to get Chris Matthews fired from his job on MSNBC, calling his treatment of women on his cable TV show sexist. Read more
