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(NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner) Brianna Neilson (left) and Molly Shupe show off their footwear. Shupe is wearing Ugg boots and Nielson is wearing a pair of look-alikes.

Bitten by the UGGS bug

Some people think Uggs are the height of fashion. Others speculate that Ugg must be short for ugly.

(BETH SCHLANKER/Standard-Examiner) Jana Whitby, of Ogden, walks the Ogden half marathon with the Weber State fitness group 'Women in Motion' in 2008.

JANA WHITBY: Inspiration in motion

Jana Whitby is ready for her third straight Ogden Marathon with only one goal -- no more brain surgery.

The marathon has served as a victory parade for Whitby. The actual battles occurred at home and in the hospital, her scars showing up as long circular cuts along the side of her scalp.

(KERA WILLIAMS/Standard-Examiner) Dr. Tressa V. Durbin speaks with a patient at the Rocky Mountain Women's Health Center in Layton.

Women's health care all about options

Every year, millions of women visit their gynecologists. Many are told they need further testing, treatment and even surgery.

But instead of having to settle for one or two standard procedures, women have more and more gynecological options than ever before.

Shelley King's 'Welcome Home' a welcome addition

Shelley King is an Arkansas-raised soul singer who now bases out of Austin, Texas. She has developed a strong following since landing feet-first in the Lone Star State a few years back. In 2008, she was the first woman selected as the Texas State Musician, an honorary title bestowed by the state on its treasured musical acts. It's previously been given to Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel) and Dale Watson.

(BETH SCHLANKER/Standard-Examiner) Ludlow, of South Ogden, created a blog that has chronicled her new passion for running and the subsequent weight loss.

Jogging & blogging

Sit and be fit? Some locals are finding one of the best things for your health can be done while sitting in front of the computer.

Mindy Ludlow of Ogden has run 559 miles and lost 40 pounds since May 2008 and credits much of her success to a blog she started then as a way to journal her goals and progress. She says the blog also helps her connect with people who give her the motivation to keep going.

The Associated Press

Dressing up back in fashion

NEW YORK -- Dressing down -- for the office, special occasions and even supposed black-tie affairs -- has been around so long that today's teenagers and 20-somethings are over it.

Instead of embracing the sloppy look that society has come to expect from its youth, this generation takes pride in pulling its look together.

Anne Ewers (after)

Bring out the best in yourself with an image makeover

Wishing for a new you in this new year?

It could be that you're presenting yourself in a way that doesn't reflect your true value, vitality and aspirations.

(BETH SCHLANKER/Standard-Examiner) A variety of home Christmas decorations and necklaces created by Gwenni-Lyn were included in the early December show.

DBA: Mindy Mae / Traveling boutique opens shop in new housing developments

There's a lady in the bathroom selling goat's-milk soap out of the sink.

In the dining room, another woman readies a wall display of homemade digital cards. Back in the bedrooms -- even the closets -- other crafty women are setting up displays of lacy scarves, chunky jewelry and colorful fabric bags.

January 14 is Dress Up Your Pet Day

Savor some soup ... or dress up your dog

Christmas is a few days away, and the New Year's celebration just a week later. The post-holiday season doesn't have to be a letdown -- there are plenty of reasons to celebrate in January.

'Tis the season to prepare for overnight guests

The holidays can bring snow, lights, presents -- and overnight guests.

Author: Not much is known about Etta

The image of a laughing Etta Place riding on the handlebars of a bicycle is burned into our national psyche.

It was 40 years ago that Katharine Ross portrayed the mysterious Wild Bunch woman in the popular outlaw flick "Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid" with Paul Newman and Robert Redford.

(Photo courtesy Random House) The Sundance Kid and Etta Place get their picture taken at a New York photo studio before going to South America in 1901.

Who is that woman?

Etta Place walked into a New York City photo studio in 1901 -- and unknowingly walked into history.

There she stands, wearing her fine clothes and gold watch, her dark hair piled elegantly atop her head and her arm brushing the arm of a dapper gent known as the Sundance Kid.

(BETH SCHLANKER/Standard-Examiner) Elizabeth Nuttall demonstrates how to do dumbell shoulder press exercises at Lady Fitness in West Haven.

Exercises for sexy shoulders

Local trainer Elizabeth Nuttall thinks the shoulder muscles are potentially among the best-looking of a woman's body, yet among the most neglected in workouts.

Bette Midler's album 'Cool Yule'

Take some time to enjoy the season's best music

Every Christmas, a Santa's sleigh full of holiday albums appears in the store, alongside the perennial faves. You may have accumulated quite the collection of them over the years.

(BETH SCHLANKER/Standard-Examiner) Jaime Richardson, knows as the 'Sophistimom,' makes Cranberry Sauce with Maple and Orange Zest.

Soup up those holiday sides

A Thanksgiving meal can be very traditional, without tasting like the same old thing.

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