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Train Travel

Why OC rail towns remind us of yester-year.

Postcards from Paradise

King's Village is a collector's paradise.

LEISURE

The Veggie Dining Craze in the U.S.

Vegetarian eating doesn't have to mean all carbs, no fun. The popularity of non-meat dining is creating a demand for hearty flavors and creative veggie dishes. Read it.

Bowling made chic? What a difference a century can make.

Spa Gaucin, St. Regis, Monarch Beach

A Mediterranean experience for body, mind and ... appetite? Why Spa Gaucin is delicious for all senses. Read it.

Harbor Park Golf Course

A great find in Wilmington, Calif. Especially if you're looking for a quick nine at a great price. Read it.

Thai food and USA Gold under one roof?

The USA Badminton team preps for the nationals in its a state-of-the-art court, with the wafting scent of Pad Thai. Read it.

Aldrin Honors Apollo 11 Mission

Two big anniversaries for NASA. Splashdown 2009.

GOOD READS

Good reads and must-sees.

Ken Burns' latest documentary about America's National Parks, Criminal Karma by Steven Thomas and Food, Inc. All great ideas for cooler weather and more time in doors. Read it.

Walt Disney's California Gold

Walt Disney epitomized the California dream.

NUTRITION

Xocai: The healthy chocolate.

Thanks to a unique way of processing cacao, Xocai^TM offers a number of chocolate products that lead to better physical and emotional health. Read it.

Tips for Keeping the Holiday Weight Off

It's just too easy to gorge during the holidays and pay for it later. Dr. Manuel Corta offers holiday eating tips we can use year round. Read it.

FOOD OPINION

Why I've had it with Carl's Jr.

It's obvious, the Carl's Jr. advertisers want to offend women. But serve bad fries too? Read it.

Before G2 Was 'G,' I Could Hang with Superhumans

Will the former G2 ads turn me into Maria Sharapova? Well, maybe just a fan. Read it.



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