What's Driving Dara Torres Aug 4, 2008
They're hard to miss, emerging as they do out of her impressively carved forearms; or the ones streaking across her calves. I'm obsessing over them because well, because Torres, a nine-time Olympic medalist in swimming, is 41, the mother of a two-year old, and has just qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, something no other swimmer has ever done. (Time.com)
Fashion statement: Shorts for men Aug 1, 2008
When Sean Avery, a National Hockey League player, took an internship at Vogue this summer, the work uniform that the fashion-besotted left wing chose included a shorts suit that showcased his athletic calves ... "I haven't asked them, but I'm sure women like looking at a man's calves or, if a man has them, nice ankles.". (International Herald Tribune)
Shorts crack the code Jul 31, 2008
When the hockey star Sean Avery took an internship at Vogue earlier this summer, the work uniform that the fashion-besotted left wing chose included a shorts suit that showcased his athletic calves ... "I haven't asked them, but I'm sure women like looking at a man's calves, or if a man has them, nice ankles," Avery said. (International Herald Tribune)
A Little Stretching May Not Dampen Muscle Strength Jul 31, 2008
"However," Cramer said, "most exercisers do not continuously stretch their calves for 10, 20 or 30 minutes.". It is possible that other muscle groups respond differently to stretching than the calf muscles do, according to Cramer. (MEDLINEplus)
'Charm' mystery woman identified Jul 30, 2008
Charm' mystery woman identified - National - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald)
EXCLUSIVE: AN INSIDE LOOK AT PLEBE SUMMER Jul 30, 2008
The first thing both Jenny and I had noticed about Rashawn is that his calves are the size of softballs. They are enormous which makes me wonder why he is not out there with his plebes running what I am told is about a three mile fast-paced jog. (GoMidshipmen.com)
'Healthy' shoes Jul 29, 2008
Tones legs and calves, tightens thighs, builds stronger core muscles, straightens posture. Earth Sandals ($109) CHRIS HUNT/AJC RELATED. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
GALEN HOLLEY:The sands of the sea and stars in the sky Jul 26, 2008
If you lie on your back and wiggle, sinking your shoulder blades and calves into it, it forms a mold of warmth that makes you drowsy. Angie had set off down the surf line, collecting shells and harassing tiny crabs, and I was left to enjoy the crash of the water. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
At long last, a baby girl elephant Jul 26, 2008
Jackson, the zoo's prolific bull elephant, is the father of all four elephant calves born in Pittsburgh. His semen was also used to impregnate an African elephant at the Atlanta Zoo that is due in July 2009. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Beaver Ponds Trail Jul 22, 2008
Because we are both novices, Melissa and I took our time, stopping to stretch our calves, take pictures, spray bug spray or all of the above. The hike offers a great view of our valley and then opens up into a field of marshy tall grasses and the beaver ponds. (Montana Standard, MT)
Firmer calves, weight loss aid: Can shoes stand on claims? Jul 21, 2008
Firmer calves, weight loss aid: Can shoes stand on claims ... Firmer calves, weight loss aid: Can shoes stand on claims. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Top Gun: Linebacker/D-Back evaluations Jul 21, 2008
On the Hoof: Has good height, muscular calves and is really cut. Somebody was calling him Brian Urlacher. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
4-Hers prepare for Plymouth County Fair Jul 20, 2008
HINTON, Iowa -- Alexandra Vondrak won't be showing calves this year at the Plymouth County Fair. "I don't do them because they're kinda big," the 10-year-old confessed. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Start the presses! Jul 19, 2008
Have you been training your calves ... The leg press, for example, can help you build strength and endurance in your calves ... With soft knees, contract your calves to raise up, pause, and then lower to full extension without locking your knees. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Crawford reveals use of horse medicine to treat nagging injuries Jul 15, 2008
FIRST came the story of Manly using calves' blood extract to help them recover from the knocks of rugby league, now Hawthorn veteran Shane Crawford has revealed he uses a product designed for horses to help prolong his AFL career. Limping towards his 300th match, Crawford has divulged that he is using painkillers to get through games, as well as a super-strength anti-inflammatory gel that is generally prescribed for horses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
You can survive summer pregnancy Jul 13, 2008
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We're not doing things by calf: CEOs Jul 3, 2008
An overwhleming majority of NRL chief executives say their clubs are not using injections of calves' blood extracts, but many have no problem with Manly treating their players with the substance while it remains legal. But one of Australia's leading sports medicine experts believes more than one team nationwide is using Actovegin to help athletic performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Origin III player ratings Jul 3, 2008
y stewart sat on the sideline for 55 minutes is cause he didnt get his weekly injection of calves blood and wasnt feeling energetic. therefore the calves shoulda been given to the nsw backline looked like they were playing on one leg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sea Eagles sponsor's blood boils Jul 2, 2008
A LONG-TIME Manly sponsor has raised concerns about the club's use of calves' blood extract as the controversy yesterday spread to the AFL.. After revelations in yesterday's Herald linking the Sea Eagles to the product Actovegin, which is manufactured in Europe from the blood of Australian-raised calves, coach Des Hasler and chief executive Grant Mayer were forced to spend much of the day attempting to placate sponsor Body Science (BSc), which produces nutritional supplements and has had a deal... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Manly refuse to discuss their belief in bovine intervention Jul 2, 2008
MANLY have refused to provide information about the club's long-standing practice of injecting calves' blood extract to hasten players' recovery from injury ... Calves' blood extract, marketed under the name Actovegin, is used by a handful of Sea Eagles players, especially when they suffer hamstring or Achilles tendon injuries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The many figures of fitness Jul 1, 2008
Key muscles used Thighs and calves. The look The muscle definition we see in good marathon runners is visible thanks to low body fat - characteristically in the region of 7% - rather than excess muscle mass. (Guardian Unlimited)
Freak of nature Jun 30, 2008
"I've always looked at him as a runner because of his long legs and he had very good calves. His physique to me would have made a really great sprinter," he said. However, perhaps surprisingly, Inglis' speed, strength and power measures do not stand out from his Storm teammates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
8 Ways to Spot Skin Cancer Before It Kills Jun 29, 2008
It's more common for men to get melanomas on their backs and trunks, while women tend to get them on their legs and calves. -- Guys, monitor the top of your ears and head especially closely. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Rupp wins 5,000 heat just to get juices going Jun 28, 2008
Skipper said his calves cramped up -- first the right one, then the left -- on the approach to his first attempt. "I was gonna take one jump, and the left (calf) goes, the right one goes, I'm done," Skipper said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Zaun watches '06 tapes to fix swing Jun 26, 2008
Birdseed Even though Matt Stairs is experiencing a bit of tightness in one of his calves, the Toronto designated hitter was still in the lineup on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a walk. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Panthers consider keeping English kicker Lloyd Jun 11, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- There is plenty that differentiates from his ' teammates, ranging from his wild mop of hair, to his giant calves, his English accent and his ability to analyze international soccer. Lloyd's title also is something new for Carolina: kickoff specialist. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Haruki Murakami Jun 7, 2008
My legs, especially around my calves, still felt a bit tired, but it wasn't something I needed to worry about (or so I thought). My training schedule had gone smoothly, better than for any other race before. (Guardian Unlimited)
Living Canvases Jun 5, 2008
Observers marveled at the images of Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus, adapted from stained-glass windows, that adorned the calves of Lucas Walther, or the 31 feline species that peered through jungle foliage on the arms of Jan Bishop. The goal of the evening, according to Karen Milbourne, the museum's former curator of African art, was to explore "the most intimate of canvases, the skin itself, the membrane that separates our inner essence from the world around us and allows us to project a sense... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Art Museum Celebrates Tattoos Jun 4, 2008
Observers marveled at the images of Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus, adapted from stained-glass windows, that adorned the calves of Lucas Walther, or the 31 feline species that peered through jungle foliage on the arms of Jan Bishop. "I like cats," she said, and what could she say, really, that her tattoos don't voice more eloquently. (W-USA News, DC)
Brits and Bowery behind 2 hot hotels in NYC Jun 1, 2008
Signature dishes include poached lobster ravioli, pot-roasted rabbit leg confit with garlic, oyster mushrooms, and an anchovy jus, and caramelized calves' sweetbreads. For an all-out experience, go for the seven-course prestige menu, priced at $110, or ask for a seat at the eight-person chef's table, which gets you a customized menu of the day. (Boston Globe)
Report: Swayze 'Responding Well' To Chemo May 31, 2008
"Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves," he wrote in a statement. "This past weekend we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa's birthday. In the meantime I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is, I continue to respond well.". (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Take it Outdoors May 31, 2008
- Jumping jacks - ankles, calves, and shoulders warm up x 24. - Cross over toe touches - hamstring stretch x 24 total (12 per leg). (Westerly Sun, RI)
Five Ways to Tone Your Thighs for Summer May 30, 2008
Lie on the floor with the arms out to the sides like a T, lower calves resting on a stability ball. Legs should be slightly apart with toes pointing straight up. (Fox News)
Large crowds greet pool’s beach opening May 27, 2008
His calves still bore black marker numbers as he waded around the pool in his bathing trunks. As soon as the family drove past Osborn, the kids were obsessed with trying out Otter Beach. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Class Acts 2008: Honoring the Valedictorians May 25, 2008
" Savelle still wants to learn more. She'll attend the University of Georgia, where she plans to study poultry and dairy sciences. Her goal is to be a researcher, followed by work with farmers who need help with better sanitation and efficiency. "I really want to travel and be an advocate for agriculture," she said. Her family, including parents Amy and Tim Savelle, first exposed their daughter to agriculture lessons, supporting her as she raised chickens and calves during her elementary and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Medieval Imagination May 24, 2008
Written by hand on parchment - made from the skins of calves, sheep or goats - each page of a book was a precious, labour-intensive object. It is hardly surprising that most items in this show are taken from Bibles, prayer books, missals and private manuals of devotion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
David EpsteinINSIDE OLYMPIC SPORTS May 18, 2008
What is clear is that Oscar Pistorius and his curved carbon calves have won the right to stand on the track at Beijing's National Stadium. Stories. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Letters to the editor: (5/15/08) May 15, 2008
Dogs on leashes can't harass our domestic livestock: moose calves. During the next two weeks moose in the Anchorage Bowl will be dropping calves ... Newborn calves face many dangers, but most dangerous of all to these young moose are domestic dogs. (Anchorage Daily News)
A WISH TO WALK May 13, 2008
Day 23: "During some presses he felt tingling in ankles & calves.". John started at three times a week for three hours a day. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Steering toward state May 13, 2008
Garner said DeForest's skill in roping calves is so good that he would not be surprised in the least if he won the state championship in the event. That could help push him toward the all-around. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
U.S. soldier fulfills his mission of getting Iraqi girl new legs May 11, 2008
The 11-year-old girl was in a large decrepit wheelchair, and the stumps of her legs where her calves should have been were crusted with dried blood. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
American soldier gets Iraqi girl new legs May 10, 2008
The 11-year-old girl was in a large decrepit wheelchair, and the stumps of her legs where her calves should have been were crusted with dried blood. Falcon couldn't just walk on, so he stopped to talk. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Getting puppy schooled May 2, 2008
In the worst cases, when a dog is trying desperately to make Alpo out of the handler's calves, a couple of finger snaps may also be needed to turn Cujo into Lassie. Since we'd vigilantly prepared for puppy ownership by watching a "Dog Whisperer" marathon, my wife, Kara, and I were excited to try out this magical technique on our own dog. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Jackie Warner's Five Ways to Tone Your Tush Apr 23, 2008
When you are up on your toes, you are working your calves. 4. (Fox News)
Model Valerie Ramsey on staying young Apr 21, 2008
" The idea that I was able to affect these people, even though I didn't know them, was overwhelming to me. Q: With all the aging Baby Boomers out there, you're appealing to a big demographic and a big audience, aren't you? A: All the feedback I'm getting tells me people are hungry for inspiration and a role model. I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Q: Most women color their hair as they get gray. You're completely silver. Was it difficult to go gray? A: It's a piece of cake.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's time to get moving! Apr 19, 2008
Using your foot, write the alphabet to stretch your ankles, calves and shins, Garner said. Rotate your head slowly on your neck. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mullen may play against Roosters Apr 17, 2008
KNIGHTS five-eighth and NSW halfback hopeful Jarrod Mullen will have a strength test on his calves at Newcastle University tomorrow to give himself every chance of playing against the Roosters at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday ... "He's going to do a fitness test and he'll go to the university on Friday morning for a strength test on his calves, so they can measure if one's stronger than the other and all those things. "If he passes and they put all the ticks on him, then we would have to give him... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Losing the matronly look of menopause Apr 16, 2008
Now bend at the knees so your feet are behind you and your calves are at a 90-degree angle to your thighs. Lift your hips off the ground. (MSNBC -- Health)
Christian LouboutinShoe Designer Apr 12, 2008
The king wore red soles which were known to draw attention to his shapely calves and legs whilst dancing. Such was their popularity that he dictated that red-soled shoes could only be worn by members of his court, a privilege for the elite aristocracy. (Suite101.com)
The Boy Bull Rider Apr 12, 2008
From Sheep to Calves to Bulls ... From sheep, they move up to calves, and then to "peewee" bulls ... Allen said he didn't think the bulls were necessarily harder to ride than the calves or sheep, just different. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Jean Styles and Your Body Shape Apr 9, 2008
They also disguise large calves and make legs look leaner. This classic style is best for the fuller figure, particularly if it has clean lines with minimal detailing and embellishments, which add unnecessary bulk. (Suite101.com)
OMG, that's just offal! Apr 9, 2008
Calves' liver and kidneys are two we eat quite a bit because of the good flavor and texture, while offal from sheep and lamb tends to be coarser in texture. We also eat organ meats in pates and sausages because it keeps better than the pure version and we can spice it up. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'I just want my mummy' Apr 8, 2008
I've never managed to brave an ice bath, but I find that running a cold shower nozzle over my thighs and calves helps. 4 Pop some pills Anti-inflammatories can help reduce pain and swelling. (Guardian Unlimited)
A Fresh Look: Punch-trunk love for elephants Apr 7, 2008
even Willie Theilson, the zoo's elephant manager, has trouble getting close to the Alpha 'Phant, the father of the calves that Moja and Savanna are birthing in June. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Isn't a firm bum a good thing?' Apr 1, 2008
You can, of course, just stretch your calves without equipment, but this nifty little rocker will stop you over-stretching. Tight calves can be harmful if you're running a lot, says Burt, "because it alters the mechanics of the stride, stressing other muscles and tendons in the body". (Guardian Unlimited)
Clive James writes'After Red Light-gate, is it time Cameron ditched the bike?' Mar 31, 2008
At any moment Mr Cameron might have stood on the pedals, calves globular, and streaked out of sight like a sprinter in the last hundred metres of the Tour de France. The reporter also had to be careful not to get run over by the car that might be following Mr Cameron on these cycling expeditions because there is no provision on the leader of the opposition's bicycle for his briefcase, official boxes, sandwiches and, apparently, shoes. (BBC News -- UK)
Letter writer's family sought Mar 31, 2008
"Leila Carson and Brad has been very sick but they are up and Bonnie's baby turned the coffee pot over and scalded her foot -- very bad rday Annie dropped her and hurt her. It is not well, it looks bad. Carson has gone to walking and is as fat as ever. "We have two young calves and I will have more milk and butter in a while than I can use. Old Cousin Hubbard Reynolds is dead and Mrs. Alfred Ericson fell dead last week. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Off with her bodice! Mar 29, 2008
The widespread belief that Victorian British society can be understood in terms of sexual repression has led to some ridiculous errors: for instance, the belief that long tablecloths to hide the table legs were because the Victorians were so anxious about sexual display that they did not like to see even tables flaunting their calves, when, in fact, long tablecloths were preferred because they made it possible to use cheap furniture. The tale of the tablecloths is about respectability and an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mathews ready to shoulder the load Mar 29, 2008
It shows in his defined calves and biceps. "You can tell he's a lot bigger," running backs coach Tim Skipper said. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Police shoot, kill two attacking dogs Mar 28, 2008
Police said the man suffered bites to the calves of both legs and his dog also appeared injured. He refused medical treatment. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mighty Tights for Athletes Mar 17, 2008
The Skins fit extra snugly around key parts of the body the calves and forearms, for example which Skins executives say increases the flow of blood and pumps it full of the vital oxygen that muscles need to function and rebuild ... That was a stark contrast from seasons past when I awoke with aching quads and calves after my first day on the slopes. (BusinessWeek)
Stay fit while flying Mar 15, 2008
Stretch your calves by flexing your foot (heel pointed towards the ground). Squeeze your shoulders up towards your ears, hold for a few seconds and then relax. (iAfrica.com)
Meet Fergie's new best friend - a housewife from Hull Mar 9, 2008
" The party ate off the a la carte menu, and while the Sargersons were frying up chips, Sarah was tucking into calamari fritti, crispy fried baby squid with a tomato chilli salsa and lemon dill mayonnaise, followed by pan-fried calves' liver served with a sage-infused butter and topped with glazed parsnips and crisp pancetta. She did not, however, have a pudding. "Some of her party did, but Sarah just had a coffee," Mr Holmes said. "She was lovely and friendly, not regal at all. " The film... (Daily Mail)
Following through on resolutions Mar 8, 2008
I even took a half-inch off my calves, she said with a smile, beads of sweat still dotting her brow. A trainer is really the only way to go. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ribbons and curls Mar 8, 2008
Here, the football player's petite girlfriend, who can bench-press her own weight, admires the calves of a girl twice her size. "It's redefining what it means to be female," said Ray Lord, whose 178-pound daughter Carolyn weighs more than a lot of boys at Seminole Ridge High School. (The Palm Beach Post)
