Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine December-January 2008

ONE TO WATCH » Jennifer Hanson Copus By Stephanie Castellano With her lilting Southern accent and ready laugh, Jennifer Hanson Copus is one of the most disarming young women in her profession. She’s also one of the most successful attorneys…

Unveiling Tennessee’s ‘Secret City’History and Science Come Together at Oak Ridge By Jack Macaleavy On Aug. 2, 1939, Albert Einstein sent a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt about the work of his colleagues, physicists Enrico Fermi and Leó Szilard. Einstein…

Choosing My ReligionA Daughter of Jewish and Christian Heritage Discovers Her Own SpiritualityBy Ashley Kahn Never do I feel closer to God than when I am outside staring up at the night sky – a cool wind tickling my eyelashes,…

’Tis the Season of Joy By Wendy O. Dixon As we celebrate the blessings and family traditions of Christmas every year, the holiday season brings a thrill to my soul. My family starts the celebration each year by decorating the…

How One Individual’s Strength Overcomes the Indifference of Many By Brian Rowland Each year I plan an annual sojourn with a group of close friends to go south and enjoy some time together, reminiscing and watching the World Series. After…

Synergy Boost: Hybrid Technology Gets Big Kicking the Tires of America’s First Two-Mode Hybrid SUVBy Wendy O. Dixon Not long ago, there were only a few hybrid cars on the road, chugging and jerking down the street. Drivers who bought…

Do-Good DeveloperHoward Group Develops Prestigious Retail and Residential Properties While Supporting Community’s Philanthropic NeedsBy Ashley Kahn Founded by Keith Howard in 1987, Howard Group has developed upscale resort residences – Vizcaya at Dune Allen and Blue Mountain Beach – while…

Hope, Inspiration, OpportunityBoys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Reaches Out with New Fort Walton Beach FacilityBy Jennifer Walker-Journey The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast has a 40-year tradition of providing leadership and activities for youth…

Sizing  It  DownPortion Control is the Key to Healthy Lifestyles and Trim BodiesBy Ashley Kahn We’ve all heard it before: “Eat anything you want ... (Sounds great, right?) ... in moderation.” (Oh. Right.) It’s time to take a look at who’s dispensing…

A Pain in the FootProper Podiatric Care is Essential to Staying on Your FeetBy Ashley Kahn Don’t take your feet for granted. They may look simple enough, but the human foot and ankle contain 26 bones, 33 joints, 100 muscles,…