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Map store charts new course in U-City - The Spokesman-Review
Real examples dress up 'Fashion Law' guide - San Francisco Gate
P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise ... - Zimbio

Map store charts new course in U-City - The Spokesman-Review

Posted: 11 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT

September 11, 2010 in Washington Voices

Juli Bergstrom-Wasson The Spokesman-Review

Steve and Linda Mitrovich have relocated the Northwest Map and Travel Book Center to 10525 E. Sprague Ave. in a commercial strip behind Fred's Appliance at University Road and Sprague.
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After serving customers for more than two decades from downtown Spokane, owners of a local mapping business decided it was time to chart an alternative path.

Linda and Steve Mitrovich relocated their Northwest Map and Travel Book Center to Spokane Valley in July after 24 years in downtown Spokane, most recently near the corner of Howard Street and Sprague Avenue.

"We do cover the world," says Linda Mitrovich, who said the timing was right for the couple to make the move. They live nearby and mostly take turns managing the daily operations of the store.

Customers will now find them in the U-City North Shopping Plaza.

Northwest Map & Travel Book Center features a broad selection of maps, ranging from hiking trails across the Inland Northwest to cities and countries across the ever-changing political landscape. Their maps are useful as well as decorative, and include nautical cartography of nearby lakes as well as street atlases – many of which were created by the Mitroviches themselves.

They also sell U.S. Geological Survey Maps, Forest Service ones for the Northwest, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources maps and hiking guides for the United States and Canada.

The shop has long been popular to those seeking detailed maps of the Inland Northwest and Canadian Rockies for outdoor recreation. In fact, the business is an outgrowth of the couple's personal interest in hiking the Canadian Rockies and charting the territory. Steve Mitrovich is a mechanical engineer with a background in geography.

The couple moved to Spokane from the East Coast in 1984, largely because of the Inland Northwest's outdoor opportunities.

Many of their customers include local utility companies, fire and school districts, home delivery services and marketing and sales companies wanting to outline territories.

Customers also will find store shelves lined with guide books for world travel, map accessories and globes for sale. The Mitroviches also offer custom framing and laminating services.

Are you opening a new business in the Spokane Valley? Is your business expanding, moving or remodeling? Are you wondering about that new store that has opened in your neighborhood? Send an e-mail to Juli Bergstrom-Wasson at juliwasson@gmail.com or contact us by fax at (509) 927-2175 or by writing to Business Notebook, Valley Voice, 13208 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216.

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Real examples dress up 'Fashion Law' guide - San Francisco Gate

Posted: 10 Sep 2010 04:58 PM PDT

"Fashion Law: A Guide for Designers, Fashion Executives, and Attorneys"

Edited by Guillermo C. Jimenez and Barbara Kolsun (Fairchild Books, 352 pages, $80)

Law tends to follow trends. Between TV shows such as "Project Runway" and "Launch My Line," Michelle Obama wearing dresses from emerging designers and people marketing their own designs via the Internet, fashion is more accessible and popular than ever.

No wonder the normally dowdy legal community is finally taking note. Law firms are increasingly forming practice groups to serve fashion companies, law schools are now offering "fashion law" as an elective course, and aspiring lawyers are hoping to represent everything from apparel and textile companies to multimillion-dollar fashion houses.

It's only appropriate that along came "Fashion Law: A Guide for Designers, Fashion Executives, and Attorneys," written by a team of attorneys and edited by Guillermo C. Jimenez and Barbara Kolsun. The book covers intellectual property, corporate, real estate, employment, contract and international law.

The challenge of writing this book is to outline extensive legal issues for lawyers to consider while still acting as a comprehensive guide for industry professionals who need to understand the importance of protecting and promoting a successful fashion company from a legal perspective.

As an attorney practicing in the niche area of hospitality law, I appreciated the book's approach. Jimenez and Kolsun set forth two consistent themes: For lawyers, practicing in a niche area requires that you understand the industry; for executives and fashion designers, please do not try this at home.

While the book covers an array of dry, technical legal areas, it also interweaves examples of actual lawsuits and problems involving industry giants such as Calvin Klein, Kate Spade and L'Oreal. This serves the dual purpose of explaining to the industry professional the importance of being protected as well as illustrating to attorneys the day-to-day business realities of the fashion industry.

Non-lawyers will quickly realize that this is not a self-help book but rather a road map of legal issues to be considered by both lawyers and fashion industry professionals. It could make for a boring legal treatise, but the book is saved by the real-life examples, from factory compliance to what happens when your high-end brand ends up in a discount warehouse because of a breach of the licensing agreement. Or how to protect yourself if your spokesmodel turns out to be Tiger Woods.

The book also covers the growing problem of counterfeiting - a subject that hit home in San Francisco when, in early August, federal agents broke up a counterfeiting ring in Fisherman's Wharf and seized $100 million worth of knockoff designer goods.

Initially, I was enthusiastic at the idea of reviewing a book on fashion law - something seemingly so glamorous for our drab profession. However, I was quickly reminded that the law is still the law - technical and somewhat tedious, no matter how fabulous the subject matter or how pretty the people.

While this book might not be a cover-to-cover read for everyone, it will undoubtedly serve as a great resource for both attorneys and fashion industry professionals, and as part of the foundation of future fashion houses.

This article appeared on page N - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle

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Posted: 10 Sep 2010 06:38 PM PDT

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Tired of ineffective workouts that sound great but produce less-than-optimal results? Turn to the P90X Extreme Home Fitness system, a bundle of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. Hosted by personal trainer Tony Horton, the series of DVDs will help you get lean, bulk up, or grow stronger, with an endless variety of mix-and-match routines to keep you motivated. The secret behind the P90X system is an advanced training technique called "muscle confusion," which accelerates the fitness process by constantly introducing new moves and routines so that your body never plateaus and you never get bored. The more you confuse the muscle, the harder your body has to work to keep up. And the more variety you put into your workout, the better and faster your results will be. By breaking old routines and opening new doors, secondary and tertiary muscles are constantly being activated and developed.

In addition to the 12 DVD workouts, the P90X comes with a comprehensive three-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide packed with valuable information on how to get the most from your program, a How to Bring It DVD that provides a quick overview of the system, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more.

The DVD Workouts
Each of the 12 highly diverse and intense DVD workouts focuses on either a specific set of muscle groups or a unique training technique.

Workout One: Chest & Back. This superset chest-and-back-blasting workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises--push-ups and pull-ups--to build strength and develop shape. The combination of these two push and pull movements will help you burn loads of calories while simultaneously attacking, strengthening, and developing multiple muscle groups.
Workout Two: Plyometrics. Get ready to go airborne. Offering more 30 explosive jumping moves, this intense cardio routine will keep you in the air most of the time. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, has been proven to dramatically improve athletic performance. If your sport involves a ring, rink, field, court, or track, this training will give you the edge. Just be prepared to "bring it" for a full hour when you leap into this workout, because there is no letting up.
Workout Three: Shoulders & Arms. Nothing rounds out the perfect physique like a pair of well-defined arms and shoulders, and with its potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, this routine will leave you feeling stronger and looking sexier. Whether you want to build muscle mass or just slim and tighten what you've already got, these targeted shoulder and arm exercises will give you the results you want.
Workout Four: Yoga X. Yoga is a vital part of any fitness regimen, and is an absolute must for an extreme program like P90X. This routine combines strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind. Yoga X will leave you feeling energized, invigorated, and maybe even a little enlightened.
Workout Five: Legs & Back. Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other. While the main focus of this workout lies in strengthening and developing the leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves), there are also a handful of great pull-up exercises to give your legs a quick breather while you work the upper body.
Workout Six: Kenpo X. Kenpo X was created to give P90X users a high-intensity cardiovascular workout packed with lots of punching and kicking combinations to improve balance, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. During this workout you'll learn some of the most effective ways to defend yourself, while at the same time getting your body in peak condition.
Workout Seven: X Stretch. Stretching is the one thing that will help you achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time. The X Stretch routine is an integral part of the program, as it helps prevent injuries and avoid plateaus. The extensive full-body stretches that make up this routine use disciplines from Kenpo karate, hatha yoga, and various sports to ensure that your body is fully prepared to meet all P90X challenges head-on.
Workout Eight: Core Synergistics. Each and every exercise in the Core Synergistics workout recruits multiple muscle groups to build and support the core (lumbar spine and trunk muscles), while at the same time conditioning your body from head to toe. Loaded with a variety of fun, unique, and challenging exercises, this routine will get you moving in all directions to maximize your P90X results.
Workout Nine: Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps. Packed with an array of moves that target both large and small muscles, this workout will do wonders for your upper body. In just one full sequence you'll get a healthy dose of presses, flys, and extensions to push you to the brink. The results will be a stronger, leaner, and highly defined upper torso that will leave you looking awesome, with or without a shirt.
Workout 10: Back & Biceps. With a host of curls and pull-ups, this routine will make it fun to flex those powerful biceps. But don't worry, ladies--by using lighter weight, you can focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles without adding the size that most guys covet. Additionally, this workout also provides some great back definition that everyone can appreciate. Regardless of your goals, you will achieve them in dramatic fashion if you dig in and max out your reps.
Workout 11: Cardio X. This low-impact cardio routine can be used in a variety of ways to meet your P90X goals. Use it in addition to your standard P90X workload when you want to burn some extra calories, or as a substitute if your body needs a break from the program's high-impact workouts. Whatever your reason for using Cardio X, you'll find it a fun, full-throttle, fat-burning workout that will leave you feeling lean and mean.
Workout 12: Ab Ripper X. The combination and sequence of movements in this unique workout taps into not only abdominal strength, but true core strength as well. Master these 11 highly effective exercises and you will achieve vital abdominal muscle strength to benefit your overall health and physical performance. You'll also develop that highly coveted six-pack as you take Ab Ripper X to full throttle. It's extreme work that's better than any machine in any club.

P90X Fitness Guide
This is your road map and your plan of attack for using P90X. Learn guidelines for getting started and essential tips for how to make the most of the program. The fitness guide provides you tips to reduce your chance of injury; a fit test; recommended supplements and equipment; detailed instructions for stretching, warming up, and performing exercises; and guidelines to help you select which P90X phase to complete, whether Classic, Doubles, or Lean.

The Nutrition Plan
Following the P90X nutrition plan is just as vital to your overall success as any of the extreme workouts in this program. Specifically designed to work in tandem with the P90X workout routines, this three-phase eating plan recommends the perfect combination of foods to satisfy your body's energy needs every step of the way. P90X is not about quick fixes or miracle diets. It's about selecting the healthy foods that you want to eat, and determining the portion amounts that will provide your body with the right amount of fuel to excel during exercise. The P90X nutrition plan offers three phases. Phase 1 is the Fat Shredder, a high-protein-based diet designed to help you strengthen your muscles while simultaneously and rapidly shedding fat from your body. Phase 2 is the Energy Booster, a balanced mix of carbohydrates and proteins with a lower amount of fat to achieve additional energy for performance. And Phase 3 is the Endurance Maximizer, an athletic diet of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and lower fat, with the emphasis on more carbohydrates. You'll need this combination of foods as fuel to get the most out of your final few weeks and truly be in the best shape of your life.

Tools to Keep You Motivated

P90X Calendar to set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay motivated.
Free Online Support Tools for access to fitness experts, peer support, and motivation.

What's in the Box?
12 DVD workouts, nutrition plan, fitness guide How to Bring It DVD, a calendar to track your progress

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