http://angelascooper.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Angela C. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:31:04 GMT 2010-01-01T16:31:04Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976755527 It all started in 2002 when Paul and I had been dating for a year and we were having one of those midnight conversations where everything is said half between asleep and awake. I remember looking at his . . . Sat, 27 May 2006 00:39:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976755527 Angela C. 2006-05-27T00:39:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976753173 1. My Mom doesn't laugh, she cackles and it is infectious. Just thinking of her laugh makes me smile. 2. My Mom's skin is so soft, it feels like silk under your hands. 3. When I was little, . . . Thu, 18 May 2006 15:01:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976753173 Angela C. 2006-05-18T15:01:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750852 Since the Regan Administration, May has been deemed National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. So as the flowers begin to bloom, and the sun stays out just a few minutes later each day, try to get out . . . Wed, 10 May 2006 20:58:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750852 Angela C. 2006-05-10T20:58:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750236 "I know I should eat more fruit. I just don't do it..." "I've stopped drinking orange juice; too much sugar." ... "Should I buy organically grown fruit...?" Some . . . Mon, 08 May 2006 13:53:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750236 Angela C. 2006-05-08T13:53:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749384 Nelly Furtado releases her latest single and video this month, called "Promiscious." Her long awaited album "Loose" is due out in June and is expected to entice us with more of Nelly's . . . Thu, 04 May 2006 20:29:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749384 Angela C. 2006-05-04T20:29:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749372 No one said that exercise had to be boring. Exercise should be fun, invigorating and challenging. If you are forcing yourself to the gym, chances are you aren't working out to your full capacity, for . . . Thu, 04 May 2006 20:09:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749372 Angela C. 2006-05-04T20:09:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749330 35. I got my belly button pierced when I was 14. My Mom didn't find out about it until we went to the doctor together.  She was incredibly surprised.   36. I have a tattoo on the small . . . Thu, 04 May 2006 18:03:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749330 Angela C. 2006-05-04T18:03:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749120 I have the Aladdin soundtrack on my iPod. I am a Mac user. And proud of it! The first cassette tape I bought was Billy Joel "River of Dreams" in the 6th grade. The first CD I bought was The . . . Wed, 03 May 2006 18:58:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749120 Angela C. 2006-05-03T18:58:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749114   When I was born, I weighed 4.5 lbs, and was a grayish color like a dirty nickel. I was in the hospital for a week. I can wiggle both of my ears at the same time without making a weird face. . . . Wed, 03 May 2006 18:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749114 Angela C. 2006-05-03T18:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976746246 Japanese food is delicious and fun, and can be even more delicious and fun when you make it at home! Though many traditional Japanese dishes are made with meats, and fish in particular, it is easy to make . . . Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:25:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976746246 Angela C. 2006-04-21T19:25:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976746225 Springtime is the time of year where you have to dig through your closet to find sandals, shorts, and all those fun hip-hugging clothes. And, it is the time where you start to think "What happened . . . Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:23:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976746225 Angela C. 2006-04-21T18:23:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745515 For most of us, Spring means more time spent outdoors, and more time trying to transition into an exercise regimen that is flexible and accommodating. Beginning a new yoga regimen, I find is easiest when . . . Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:23:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745515 Angela C. 2006-04-18T20:23:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976744372  Ingredients:  1 cucumber (sliced) 1 bunch of scallions (chopped) 1 bunch of carrots (shredded) 1 container sesame seeds 1 bottle low-sodium soy sauce (6 tbsp) 1 small stalk of ginger (about . . . Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:42:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976744372 Angela C. 2006-04-14T16:42:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976744359 Over the past few years, high-protein, low-carb diets have become increasingly popular. They provide the opportunity for dieters to find a balance between removing certain elements from their diet and . . . Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:00:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976744359 Angela C. 2006-04-14T16:00:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976744294 There are only a few days left in the travel writing contest!! The Travel Writing Contest brought to you by Gather and Concierge.com ends on Monday, April 17, 2006. Submissions will be judged by Peter . . . Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:21:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976744294 Angela C. 2006-04-14T13:21:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743534 Feel free to submit your own recipes! Finding new and fun vegetarian recipes is always helpful to newcomers! Share your recipes! ;-D Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:37:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743534 Angela C. 2006-04-11T19:37:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743431 When Food is Foe... "I try to stay away from peanut butter; I end up eating the whole jar." "I don't keep cookies in the house." "I can't eat just one Hershey's . . . Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:46:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743431 Angela C. 2006-04-11T13:46:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743430 Sports Nutrition Tidbits The Athlete's Kitchen Nancy Clark, RD March 2006 If you are eager to learn more about how to best fuel your body for top performance, you might enjoy muscling through three . . . Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:38:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743430 Angela C. 2006-04-11T13:38:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743300 The Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) Take any beginners yoga class and chances are you will see this yoga pose. The Downward Facing Dog, is a stretch that is known to have numerous health benefits . . . Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:30:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743300 Angela C. 2006-04-10T18:30:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743288 Whoever said vegan cooking had to be boring, or tasteless? Lots of the dishes you loved before you transitioned into a vegan lifestyle can be made with vegan products! If baking is one of your favorite . . . Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:38:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743288 Angela C. 2006-04-10T17:38:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976742625 Starting a new diet can be frustrating. The restrictions on what you can and cannot eat, the quantity, the timing, the schedule, the regimentation. But dieting doesn't have to be a battle between you . . . Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:01:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976742625 Angela C. 2006-04-07T17:01:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976742315 Last year, while I was living in Paris, France, I took every single opportunity I had to travel. Paris is basically central, and provided the perfect hub for me to travel in essentially every direction. . . . Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:42:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976742315 Angela C. 2006-04-06T14:42:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741625 We can officially begin celebrating the beginning of Spring. Put away your winter coats, gloves, boots, and begin celebrating the abundance of vegetables and fruits now available at your local grocery . . . Mon, 03 Apr 2006 21:17:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741625 Angela C. 2006-04-03T21:17:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741618 Are all those ten minute abdominal work-out tapes really right? Can you tone and sculpt your abs by working out 10 minutes a day, 6-7 days a week? YES. Taking a few minutes from each day to do anywhere . . . Mon, 03 Apr 2006 20:41:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741618 Angela C. 2006-04-03T20:41:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741594 EXERCISE & WEIGHT CONTROL: Myths, Truths, and Gender Differences For all the exercise I do, I should be pencil thin!? "Am I the only runner who has ever gained weight training for a marathon???" . . . Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741594 Angela C. 2006-04-03T18:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741562 EXERCISE & WEIGHT CONTROL Myths, Truths, and Gender Differences For all the exercise I do, I should be pencil thin!? "Am I the only runner who has ever gained weight training for a marathon???" . . . Mon, 03 Apr 2006 16:26:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741562 Angela C. 2006-04-03T16:26:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741055 If you are not quite sure if you are interested in vegetarianism or veganism, but still want to hear great recipes and share information with your fellow health buffs, check out the Diet and Fitness group!   . . . Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:16:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741055 Angela C. 2006-03-31T21:16:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741053 Every month I would like to showcase some of the best travel photos published within our group. If you have travel photos "submit" them! Republish them or publish them to the Travel & Adventure . . . Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:09:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741053 Angela C. 2006-03-31T21:09:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741050 In every city, there are so many things to do, so many places to see, eat etc! All of the guidebooks in the world are not nearly as valuable as the opinion of a local. So, it is with that in mind, that . . . Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:54:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976741050 Angela C. 2006-03-31T20:54:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740990 Detoxifying diets have become increasingly popular in the last few years. To begin with they offer numerous health benefits, in terms of cleansing the body of unwanted toxins and preservatives; but they . . . Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:57:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740990 Angela C. 2006-03-31T16:57:40Z