Articles written by Fred Hasson

This holiday season, discriminating hosts will serve their guests a fresh Bloody Mary. Here's a restaurant-quality mix that has pleased many Bloody Mary aficionados.

Dec 16, 2009 - Fred Hasson

The make-up of the modern martini is pretty basic: a bottle of good gin, a drop or two of dry vermouth, an olive. Care and technique are the secret ingredients.

Dec 9, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Many surfers today have an SUP Board - short for Stand Up Paddle - in their board quivers. For the newcomer or non-surfer, buying one doesn't have to be intimidating.

Sep 24, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Within 24 hours of placing two riders on the podium at the '09 Tour de France, a dysfunctional Team Astana was plagued by what may prove to be insurmountable differences.

Jul 28, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Cyclists who purchase new hybrid bicycles are often baffled by the assortment of accessories available. Here are ten categories every rider should consider.

Jul 3, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Beginning longboard skaters are often baffled by the many brands, lengths, shapes, and wheel sizes to choose from. Here are a few guidelines.

Jun 6, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Finding a good bike fit used to be a problem for many women. With today's bikes designed specifically for them, women should have no problem in getting a "dialed" fit.

May 27, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Skate longboards vary greatly in size, shape, and usage. Whether it's carving, downhill, commuting, park, or just noodling around town, there's a board for every purpose.

May 21, 2009 - Fred Hasson

"Fit" has become a buzz word in cycling in the last few years. Tuning a road, mountain, or commuter bike to fit its rider is an art. Here are some parameters of bike fit.

May 21, 2009 - Fred Hasson

The hybrid bicycle comes in many interesting styles and variations. A little knowledge will make the experience of finding just the right bike enjoyable and rewarding.

May 5, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway carved their creative visions into the first half of the 20th century. Today, their influence is still strong.

Apr 22, 2009 - Fred Hasson

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly was critically panned when released in the mid-60s as mindless, violent, and unbearable. Today, it is widely considered a classic.

Apr 22, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Alan Furst's The Spies of Warsaw details the spy vs. spy atmosphere in the salons and cafes of late-1930s Warsaw, where facts are unreliable and intentions inscrutable.

Apr 5, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Morgan Llywelyn's Finn Mac Cool, written in 1994, is among her best efforts to bring the mythic heroes of Irish folklore to the modern reader.

Mar 16, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Alan Furst's stories about resistance in the face of Nazi oppression transcend the genre of espionage. He is, in fact, among the best historical novelists working today.

Mar 14, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Successful landscape photographers stick to a few rules of composition and balance that set their works apart and make for striking images.

Mar 2, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Drafting is a technique with which bike racers can save energy at the expense of the riders in front of them. This phenomenon lies at the heart of bike race strategy.

Feb 23, 2009 - Fred Hasson

With Lance Armstrong back in bicycle racing and the season well under way, many viewers may need a refresher in the vocabulary of bike racing.

Feb 16, 2009 - Fred Hasson

With warm weather here, bicyclists everywhere will look to their local shops for tune-ups. Here's a primer to help the recreational rider get the most bang for the buck

Feb 9, 2009 - Fred Hasson

Most mid-level BMX bikes are now lumped into the Freestyle category. Shopping for a bike will be more rewarding and enjoyable if the buyer understands a few simple terms.

Feb 5, 2009 - Fred Hasson

In the last few years, there has been much ado made about extra virgin olive oil. It is, it seems, the one "good" fat. What's the buzz about, and why should anyone care?

Jan 21, 2009 - Fred Hasson