Tracy Rogers
Recent Stories by Tracy Rogers
Personal space
posted: 05/18/2013 3:29 a.m. Discuss
Timothy Faires Where I live: I live in downtown Springdale. My house was built in 1933.
Reaching for answers
posted: 05/13/2013 1:51 a.m. Discuss
Many years ago, on oval tracks behind elementary schools around the state, little boys and girls ran — or walked, in some cases — the five, or eight, or 10 laps required to make a mile in the hopes of competing in the district track meet.
Shades of relaxation
posted: 05/11/2013 3:24 a.m. Discuss
In spite of the recent cold snap and record May snow, summer is just around the corner.
Do-it-yourself kits, plans help hobbyists
posted: 05/11/2013 2:55 a.m. Discuss
Building a pergola is fairly simple, at least according to Ray Burwell with GR Remodel Inc. in Bentonville.
Activities keep back strong for sedentary workers
posted: 04/08/2013 2:54 a.m. Discuss
A typical day in the life of an American office drone: Get up. Go to work. Sit at a desk for eight hours. Go home. Slouch in front of the television, chat with a few Facebook friends. Go to bed. Do it again the next day.
How to do exercises that strengthen core
posted: 04/08/2013 2:33 a.m. Discuss
Planks, side planks, bird dogs and hip bridges are just some of the exercises office workers can do to strengthen their abdominals, back, gluteal and hip muscles — the core. Here are some tips from the American Council on Exercise (acefitness.org) on how to do these exercises.
Springing into action
posted: 04/06/2013 3:18 a.m. Discuss
Spring has sprung. Birds are chirping. Flowers and trees are starting to bloom (and share their pollen). Puts you in the mood to clean, doesn’t it?
Get the proper supplies, delegate duties to start
posted: 04/06/2013 2:59 a.m. Discuss
Spring cleaning can be overwhelming.
Smoldering threat
posted: 03/02/2013 3:06 a.m. Discuss
When snow, sleet and ice are prevalent, people hunker down inside to stay warm. Winter is a time when the risk of house fires increases, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Smoke alarm installation tips
posted: 03/02/2013 2:50 a.m. Discuss
Smoke alarms should be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Some will need a battery change at least once a year.
