Zac Sunderland: Could he be the youngest solo circumnavigator?

His name is Zac Sunderland and he's 16 years old. He departed June 14th from Marina del Rey, California in an attempt to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world ALONE by yacht.

And, if that doesn't make you feel like a loser, I don't know what will.

Don't Sugarcoat It: A Sparkling New Trend

I will drink no wine before its time. (Translation: not a drop before 3 p.m.)

So if you're anything like me, I've got a bubbly recommendation for you.

Most champagnes require the addition of sugar in the winemaking process to mask the flaws. Not so with the French wine Ayala, credited with starting the trend toward zero- and low-dosage champagne, which is newly available stateside. Its winemakers boast that their base wine is so good it needs no additives, and chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, who pours Ayala as the house champagne at his restaurants, agree. $40 to $120 per bottle.

So I say, keep it low-sugar or no-sugar. And keep ’em coming.

Future Perfect

Relationship in a tailspin? Workout stuck in a rut? Wondering if you're ever going to be able to climb Mt. Everest?

Sure, patience is a virtue. But what if you need answers now?

This ultra-chic black calf leather Prada case encloses a set of brightly colored and uniquely designed Tarot cards to predict where your journey will take you. Price upon request, available at select Prada boutiques, (888) 977-1900.

At the very least, this little pack of cards is something worth looking forward to …

No matter what else your future holds.

The Business of Sports: Eric Heiden's Triumphs as a Speed Skater, Cyclist, and Orthopedic Surgeon

A Dose of Tenacity: Eric Heiden's five Olympic gold medals are due to mental toughness, an asset even for med school.

Again, Portfolio.com gives us Back to Back videos from athletes turned entrepreneurs revealing the unexpected differences and parallels between life in the arena and at the office ... this week they spoke to Eric Heiden who gives us his thoughts on the power of visualization.

Want more: Check it out here.

News Alert: Paul Newman Dies at 83

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A spokeswoman for screen legend Paul Newman says the actor/activist/race car driver has died at age 83.

Spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic says Newman died Friday of cancer. No other details were immediately available.

You can read the full story here.

Dream On: It's time to Glo To Sleep

It’s midnight.

You can’t sleep. You’re tossing and turning. The person next to you is just lying there, sleeping like a baby.

No, like a brick. Will you ever get to sleep?

Welcome to the world of insomnia: Your baseline energy level, due to lack of sleep, is only slightly above that of a two-toed sloth. You’ve downgraded your definition of a good night’s sleep to a few hours. And, at this point, you’ll try anything.

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Running Uphill: Astronauts Need Exercise Too

Gravity hurts: you can feel it hoisting a loaded backpack (just ask my kids) or pushing a bike up a hill (when you aren't fit enough to actually ride it uphill). But lack of gravity hurts, too: when astronauts return from long-term stints in space, they sometimes need to be carried away in stretchers.

Gravity is not just a force. It's also a signal -- a signal that tells the body how to act. For one thing, it tells muscles and bones how strong they must be. In zero-G, muscles atrophy quickly, because the body perceives it does not need them. The muscles used to fight gravity --like those in the calves and spine, which maintain posture-- can lose around 20 percent of their mass if you don't use them. Muscle mass can vanish at a rate as high as 5 percent a week.

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