Spotlight EP News February 21, 2013 No. 471

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Sierra Providence
Medical Partners
Host Open House
for New Internal Medicine /
Pediatrics Physician in Horizon
El Paso, Texas Sierra Providence Medical Partners will
host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on
Thursday, February 21st for a new medical practice
opening in Horizon.
Open House: 5:30 7:30PM
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony 6:00PM
Doctor Chioma Mgbokwere is Board Certified in Internal
Medicine and Pediatrics and her clinic is located at
13800 Eastlake, Suite 400, in Horizon. Horizon is a city
within the El Paso County.
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the office and in-
teract with Dr. Mgbokwere and her staff. The open house
is intended for the community to meet the newest Sierra
Providence Medical Partner conveniently located in their
growing community. Refreshments will be served.
With the population taking a leap in Horizon from 5,233
during the 2000 census to 16,735 in the 2010
census<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_United_States_
Census> the services could not come at a better time.
I am honored to be part of the growing East-
side of El Paso; and am committed to provid-
ing quality medical care in Horizon City.said
Dr. Mgbokwere.
CONGRESSMAN PETE
GALLEGO (TX-23)
BECOMING A LEADING
VOICE ON IMMIGRATION
REFORM
Washington, D.C. ( February 19, 2013)-- Congress-
man Pete Gallego (TX-23) represents a district that
runs along 800 miles of the U.S.- Mexico border. No
other congressional district in the country shares a
larger border with Mexico. The Eagle Pass, Del Rio,
Presidio, and Fabens Port of Entry are in CD 23.
Prior to representing CD23, Pete Gallego represented
House District 74 in the Texas House, which contains
over half of the Texas/Mexico border.
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Lentenfoods from around the world
For many Mexicans
and Mexican Americans, the
Lenten period brings about
many traditional goodies that
come about but once a year.
For the one billion Catholics
around the world, the comfort
foods run the gamut from the
ever-popular lentils to anything
that does not contain meat.
Meatless Fridays are observed
throughout the world, except in
the United States military,
where GIs are allowed to eat
meat even on Fridays. But for
laypeople, the rules are strict
and must be observed at all
costs.
In a Mexican kitchen,
Catholics not only prefer the
lentils to meat, but, they also
prepare other concoctions such
as little tortitas made of ca-
maron (shrimp), tortitas made
of papas (potatoes), and other
foods containing fish safe to
eat during the 40-day fasting in
Mexican and Mexican-Ameri-
can households. Top it all off
with a pan-ful of Capirotada,
and your Lenten celebration is
complete. Capirotada is a sort
of bread pudding made of
many ingredients, such as
French bread, bananas, peanuts,
apricots, prunes, and many
other products that are consid-
ered safe to eat and delicious.
But, of course, Mex-
ico isnt the only spot in
the world that ob-
serves Lent,
which runs
from Ash
Wednesday
this
years cel-
ebration
started
Feb. 25
and runs
through
Easter, March
31. Easter Sun-
day is a Christian
festival and holiday
that celebrates the resur-
rection of Jesus Christ on the
third day of his crucifixion atop
Calvary as described in the
New Testament. Easter also
marks the culmination of the
Passion of Christ, preceded by
Lent, a forty-day period of fast-
ing, prayer and penance. Easter
is linked to the Jewish Passover
by much of its symbolism, as
well as its position on the cal-
endar In many languages, the
words Easter or Passover are
related. Easter customs vary
across the Christian world, and
are celebrated by coloring
Easter eggs, symbolic of the
empty tomb from which Christ
resurrected, Additional customs
include egg hunt-
ing,
the Easter bunny and Easter pa-
rades.
While observances
vary, the foodstuffs are the
most widely observed in differ-
ent parts of the world. For ex-
ample, during Lent, Russian
Orthodox Christians omit meat
of any kind, including fish and
fowl, as well as animal byprod-
ucts, such as milk and eggs.
During the strictest days of
Lent, oil and wine are es-
chewed. The idea is to not
focus on food. Were focusing
on prayer. Were focusing on
bettering ourselves, says the
Rev. Seraphim Holland. Meals
during Lent are simple, such as
cabbage soup, called shchi ,
and borscht, which is shchi plus
beets. Boiled potatoes, beans,
lentils, rice, onions and bread
are also common. In addition to
the people of Russia, other food
favorites in other countries are:
*Ukraine Catholics
in this country abstain from
eating meat on Fridays, and
they are encouraged to give up
meat throughout the year. They
break their fast on Easter Sun-
day with such fare as sausages,
ham, eggs and cheese.
Ukranians also eat a lot of pick-
led herring, since fish is al-
lowed.
*Greece Greek Or-
thodox Christians also give up
all meat and animal products
during Lent. But, they do eat
numerous bean dishes during
this period. They also eat toma-
toes and pasta. There is also
tabouleh,
falafel, and hummus,
as well as fresh
fruit and4 olives
and pita bread.
Cookies and
cakes are ad-
justed to
omit the
dairy prod-
ucts. The
Greek break Lent
with an enormous
Easter feast that can
last well into the morn-
ing, with lamb being
the central dish,
served with bean
salads, vegeta-
bles, rice,
seafood and a
lemony soup
called magir-
itsa.
*India In Indias west-
ern state of Goa, theres a
strong Catholic community that
dates back to Portuguese colo-
nialism in the 15th century.
Spicy fish, cooked with vine-
gar, is popular during Lent.
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Perogies are Ukrainian favorite for Easter. Perogies are
dumplings of unleavened dough first boiled, then they are
baked or fried usually in butter with onions traditionally
stuffed with potato filling, sauerkraut, cheese, or fruit.
Serbian Lenten Food
Falafel and tabouli
By Joe Olvera , 2013
Spicy fish
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So, it doesnt matter where you
are in the world, Lent is ob-
served in different way. As
tastes vary, so do the foods
which make up the holiday. For
one billion Catholics and other
Christians, they are as varied as they
are delicious. So, enjoy.
Lenten Food, Austrian Style.A typical Heringschmausteller plate
with herring, eggs and assorted vegetables.
Lenten foods...
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Spring Tai Chi 1 and 2 Saturday Classes
Beginning Saturday,
March 9th and con-
tinuing until April
27th, 2013, the El
Paso Museum of
History will offer
classes in Tai Chi
taught by Hsio-
Ying Hines.
Get ener-
gized with
a centuries old Chi-
nese art. Hours for
Tai Chi 2 will be 10
to 11 AM and for Tai
Chi 1 will be 11 AM to
Noon.
If you havent been to the
museum to take Tai Chi, here
is your chance to start. The
movements are slow and easy
and you can learn very
quickly. Western scientists
have established that Tai Chi
and Qi-Gong can reduce hy-
pertension, help diabetes and
stress management, and ease
arthritis.
Tai Chi works
well for people who have
limited movement. Stu-
dents will also learn more
advanced Yang style move-
ments, use of the fan and
explore all five major
styles of Tai Chi.
Hsio-Ying Hines has been
teaching Tai-chi since 1999
and at the Museum since
2009. In 2004, her students
got gold medals from the In-
ternational Wushu kung fu
Championships at the National
level of competition. Accord-
ing to her students, she is very
patient and makes you feel
comfortable from the first les-
son on. Ms. Hines will add in-
teresting anecdotes of Chinese
history as she teaches you the
various movements.
Loose, comfortable cloth-
ing and athletic shoes are
highly recommended for
the class. Class size is lim-
ited to 20, so register early.
Program fee: $20.00 for
non-members/$10.00 for
members for the eight
week course.
For more informa-
tion, call
Sue Taylor at
351-3588 or email at
taylorsl@elpaso-
texas.gov
El Paso Museum of History Announces
March
9th
to
April
27th
LAJITASA group of mountain bikers carefully navigates a
stretch of Fresno Creek, while on the Rock House Tour ride, one of
several menu choices on Day 1 of the third-annual Chihuahuan
Desert Bike Fest. The event, which features challenging mountain
bike rides guided by park staff and trained volunteers, continues
through Saturday at Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend Na-
tional Park and the Lajitas Trail System, all located in the rugged
mountains of far Southwest Texas.
The Rock House Tour is a new feature for Bike Fest, and is a 25-
mile trek past 100-plus-year-old rock home relics and scenic
canyonlands inside Big Bend Ranch State Park. Most rides of
Bike Fest are geared toward riders with advanced skills, such as
the 58-mile Epic Ride.
For ride schedules or m
ore inform
ation, visit
www.desertsportstx.com
, or call (432) 358-4444.
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Italian Easter Dessert
Photo Courtesy of El Paso Museum of History
weekly column
by the Ball Boy
The Miners dismantling of UCF
showed us how strong the Miners really
are. Holding UCF to 58 points was a big
change from the two previous games of
opponents scores of 74 and 79. Shooting
52.9 % from the field also helped UTEP.
The Miners were lead by John Bohannon
who gave 5 rebounds and 16 points. Kon-
ner Tucker contributed 15 points. Ju-
lian Washburn had 10
points and Mcken-
zie Moore
helped with 9.
Moore also had
a shocking 9
rebounds
which was a
big surprise
coming from
the hard work-
ing guard.
The conference
is currently being
lead by Memphis and Southern Miss. The
Miners face Southern Miss tonight on the
road. Southern Miss is currently 9-2 in
conference play and 20-6 overall. UTEP
has 6 games remaining before the C-USA
tournament. Winning the tournament is
their only hope for a bid. Winning this
game against Southern Miss will give The
Miners a lot of confidence going into their
game against Memphis on March 5th.
Southern Miss is on the bubble and needs
this win over the Miners and rest of their
conference schedule as well. Their RPI of
40 is very impressive and they could be
considered for an At-Large
bid.
The Mc-
Donalds
All-Ameri-
can game is a
very presti-
gious high
school basketball
game. The best
high school basket-
ball players from the
east of the country face off
the west. Last week UTEP
signee Isaac Hamilton was selected to play
in this game. 24 of the best high school
players were selected for this game and it
only shows the recruiting efforts of Coach
Tim Floyd. Lets hope younger brother
Daniel Hamilton eventually signs with the
Miners as well.
2.20.2013 VS Southern Miss Hattiesburg, Miss
2.23.2013 VS NMSU Las Cruces, NM
2.27.2013 VS Houston El Paso, Texas
3.2.2013 VS Rice Houston, Texas
3.5.2013 VS Memphis El Paso, Texas
3.9.2013 VS SMU Dallas, TX
Saturday. February 23, 2013
Join us at the Downtown Artist
Market to welcome the Young
El Paso Singers Elite Ensemble
who will be performing
African American History: A
Journey Through the Music
at 11:00 a.m on Saturday,
February 23.
The Downtown Artist Market is
located in Union Plaza (Near
Anthony St) close to Union
Depot. Free Parking Available.
The Downtown Artist Market
operating hours are 9am -1pm
every Saturday.
For questions please contact:
Rebecca Munoz, Artist Market
Coordinator, 915.541.4942 or
munozra@elpasotexas.gov
Program Description:
African-American History: A
Journey Through the Music
The voices of our youth will be
leading the audience in a music
journey that reflects the unique
history of our fellow Ameri-
cans of African descent. This
story begins in Africa, travels
across the ocean on slave ships,
traces auctions, slavery, min-
strelsy and Jim Crow Laws,
and continues through the early
days of the civil rights move-
ment culminating with Martin
Luther King, Jr. The music
presented, and brief narrations,
provide a haunting, yet ulti-
mately triumphant, story. This
program is presented by the
Young El Paso Singers Elite
Ensemble; a group of advanced
performers and solo vocalists
of college and high school age
who excel in music and drama.
The singers and Director Dr.
Cindy Jay will be accompanied
on piano by James Regin.
FREE! Black History Month Choir Performance at the
Downtown Artist Market
Saturday. February 23, 2013

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Iron Scout
winning team
The first-place team for the in-
augural Fort Bliss Iron Scout
competition finishes the cross-
ing line after the final three-mile
foot march, Feb 13, at the 1st
Armored Division Parade Field.
The winning five-member team
from the 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Battalion, 13th Cav-
alry Regiment: SSG Donald
Adkins, SPC Travis Reis, SPC
Gage Smith, SPC Ryan Ander-
son, SPC Randall Rich. These
five Soldiers will represent the
1st AD and Fort Bliss at the
2013 William J. Gainey Cup
Competition at Fort Benning,
Ga., March 1-5.
(photo by Sgt. Benjamin Kullman, 1AD PAO).
Less than 50 days into his tenure, Congressman Gallego is estab-
lishing himself as a leading voice on comprehensive immigration
reform.
Yesterday, Congressman Gallego appeared on MSNBCs Jansing
& Co, and stated that people are tired of a prolonged conversa-
tion and want action on immigration reform. The Houston
Chronicles Texas on the Potomac followed up with a post on the
interview. An op-ed he penned along with 4 other freshmen TX
Democrats was published in Sundays El Paso Times.
CONGRESSMAN
PETE GALLEGO...
WEDNESDAY
FEB 27
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FEB 21
High: 53 Low: 38 High: 55 Low: 33 High: 60 Low: 36 High: 63 Low: 39 High: 61 Low: 38 High: 59 Low: 28
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MONDAY
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High: 59 Low: 39
SATURDAY
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By: Doppler Dave
Speelman
Doppler" Dave Speelman is the chief meteorologist at KVIA-TV in El Paso. You can watch his forecasts at 4,
5, 6 and 10 pm on ABC-7 (channel 6 cable). If you would like Doppler Dave to address (explain) any weather
issues you can email him at Dopplerdave@kvia.com.
It's nice to get some breaks from the wind after seeing some windy February days (like
this past Wednesday). It's hard to believe that we still have our major windy months ahead
of us. Typically in March and April we can experience days where the wind gusts can hit 60
to 70 mph. So, what causes the wind?
The wind blows because air has weight. Cold air weighs more than warm air so the pres-
sure of cold air is greater. When the sun comes out and warms the air (initially just above
the ground surface), the air expands, gets lighter and rises. Cooler, heavier air blows to
where the warmer and lighter air was, or in other words, the wind will blow from areas of
high pressure to areas of low pressure. If the high pressure area is very close to the low
pressure area, or if the pressure difference is great, the wind can blow very fast. It's like
carrying your child on your shoulders. That child has weight (like the air). Eventually, that
walk around the park or zoo will
tire you out and you'll need to
have your child climb down
(move the weight) or perhaps
risking collapse. So it is with air.
Air will move from areas of
high pressure to areas of lower
pressure where it will be relieved
from the weight.
Did you know that the wind
doesn't blow in a straight line?
That's because the earth is rotat-
ing. In the northern hemisphere,
the spin of the earth causes
winds to veer to the right. This is
called the Coriolis force. In the
northern hemisphere, winds
blow clockwise around an area
of high pressure and counter-
clockwise around low pressure.
By the way, when the wind is
blowing, if you put your back to
the wind, the area of low pressure is
always to your left.
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What was the strongest wind gust
ever recorded?
What causes the
wind?
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Customer satisfaction is a good indicator of quality, and our 2012 survey tells us how we measure up.
Last year was challenging because of climate change issues. Our river water allocation was drastically reduced
because of a region-wide drought. But thanks to our diversified water resources and conservation from our cus-
tomers, we were able to meet the demand.
So, it was gratifying to receive the customer survey results. Ninety percent of the people surveyed trust us to
provide water, and 93 percent rated our service as "good." This shows that customers understand the challenges
of managing water resources in a desert city and the importance of developing a long-term plan.
But there's always room for improvement.
Continuous Improvement Program
This year, we're launching a Continuous Improvement Program that increases effectiveness and efficiency.
Employees with varied skill sets will work together to improve workplace methods. I'm looking forward to seeing
the innovative strategies and solutions they generate.
The first employees to be trained in the program are excited by the possibilities. It changes
the way they go about their jobs. They'll find cost-effective ways to streamline our
processes and procedures. These teams will have a significant impact on EPWU.
Strategic Planning Process
We are also looking at our strategic planning process. Strategic planning
identifies the initiatives needed to fulfill our mission and factors that
affect our future. We examine our strengths and identify opportunities. We
plan for the future by establishing goals for today.
However, I firmly believe that things that work well can be better. You'll see
an improved strategic planning process in 2013.
EPWU has established itself as an industry leader among the nation's most
progressive utilities. But we won't rest on our laurels. We're committed to con-
tinuous improvement in the days ahead.
Good, and Getting Better
A Message from John Balliew, P.E., President/CEO February 2013
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On the Water Front is a publication of El Paso Water Utilities. If you have any comments or
questions contact Christina Montoya at 915.594.5596 or by email at cmontoya@epwu.org
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Sun Metro to
Add 71 New
Bus Shelters
El Paso, Texas As part of an ongoing effort
to enhance passenger amenities, Sun Metro
has begun the installation of 71 new bus
shelters throughout the City of El Paso.
Beginning this month passengers will see the
additional of 71 new bus shelters over the
next several months. Currently about 20 of
these new shelters have been built and more
becoming available each day. In addition to
the placement of the shelter Sun Metro is
working on shelter amenities and sidewalk
enhancements to improve accessibility
around the shelters.
Sun Metro expects the addition of these shel-
ters will help further improve our passengers
transit experiences. Recently Sun Metro
completed the addition or replacement of
about 175 shelters.
Passengers at each of the impacted stops
are asked to please be patient during this
transition period. Sun Metro currently main-
tains more than 300 shelters throughout the
City of El Paso.
For more information about Sun Metro, visit
www.sunmetro.net or call (915)533-3333.
Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/sun-
metro.
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Sharon Mosley
Think you can just throw on a pair of
leggings, a tunic top and make a
mad dash for the office hoping you
don't spill your caramel latte on that
new handbag you spent a month's
rent on? Well, if you're the type who
gives your order at Starbucks more
attention (or that handbag du jour)
than what you wear to work, maybe
it's time for a little "dress for success"
review.
Dressing for work has never been
more of a challenge with so many
choices available. Let's face it; the
boring black suit is just that boring.
However, with a shrinking job market,
making a good impression still counts
more than ever. So whether you're
going to your 25th interview or have
the job of your dreams, here are
some style tips from fashion expert
Nina Garcia, creative director at
"Marie Claire" and judge on "Project
Runway."
Focus on a jacket.
This spring and sum-
mer, the newest
jackets make a
statement on
their own. It is
still one of the
most impor-
tant parts of
a working
wardrobe,
according
to Garcia.
"Even in the middle of summer, a
jacket is a must to pull your outfit to-
gether. A jacket says poise and ma-
turity, and it conveys the professional
energy that you should radiate when
you walk into that room."
Steer clear of too
many bold colors
and prints. In a season of
neon brights and wild patterns, Gar-
cia says it's a good idea to make
sure everyone is focusing on what
you say instead of being distracted
by what you're wearing. However, she
does suggest adding a little "flair" to
your outfit. "If you opt for neutrals
(brown, gray, navy and black), add a
colorful belt or patterned tights. Or
wear a smart jacket with a bold pat-
tern such as a hound's tooth check or
a frothy blouse in a vibrant hue, but
keep the rest of your outfit neutral."
Go for a little flair.
While you may need to avoid looking
like a tropical plant blooming in the
office, Garcia does advise working
women to add some modern
touches to their wardrobe. Break up
your suit by pairing the jacket with a
black knee-length skirt.
Give your classic black pumps a lift
with textured tights. Break out of the
blazer rut and try a jacket with a dif-
ferent silhouette strong shoulders,
architectural or geometric tailoring,
maybe even a peplum. Perhaps a
fabulous cropped jacket or a tradi-
tional blazer in a nontraditional fab-
ric, such as sateen or a colorful
check. Do the white shirt with a twist
like a ruffle, strong shoulders or an
origami detail.
Rethink casual
Friday. Instead of dressing down
on Friday, Garcia suggests instead
concentrating on transforming your
everyday office attire into something
chic and cocktail-worthy. "The key
here is layering," she says. "Peel away
your day look to reveal a glamorous,
glitzy outfit, and you'll be ready to
start your weekend in under fifteen
minutes."
Trade your slouchy trousers for a sexy
pencil skirt. Belt your jacket to accen-
tuate your waist or take it off and just
go with the tank or shirt you so wisely
have on underneath. Add a few ac-
cessories, such as earrings, a state-
ment necklace or a cuff
"Change into a pair of outrageous
heels. Throw on a faux fur wrap or a
scarf and it's a whole new fabulous
you."
And then it's time for the weekend,
but that's another whole story.
Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the
Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive
director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters
Association. COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM
The jacket is still one of the most important ways
to keep your wardrobe professional. This spring
the pantsuit is updated by designer Lida Baday
with the contrasting peplum jacket and the full
pant. (www.lidabaday.com)
everYdaY cheapskaTe BY MarY hunT
Its All About Saving Time, Money and Sanity
I am convinced that readers of this Everyday Cheapskate column
are the most creative at saving time, money and sanity. And there
are times when saving my sanity trumps time or money. Just read
this latest batch of tips, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
SLEEPY-TIME WISHES. My husband
works the
third shift and
comes home
during the
day to
take a nap. Usually, no one is home when he naps. On his birthday,
we made him a special gift. We used a plain pillowcase and fabric
markers to make his special keepsake. On the pillowcase, we
wrote a birthday message, traced our hands and wrote out a special
goodnight prayer. He loved sleeping on such love. Loving wife
and mother, email
WOOD FURNITURE POLISH.
Homemade furniture polish is better for your wood furniture than
anything you buy at the store. It polishes, cleans and
protects like no commercial product can. In a
sturdy container with a tight-fitting lid, com-
bine 1/3 cup each of boiled linseed oil (you
buy boiled linseed oil at the hardware store
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL IT
YOURSELF), turpentine and white vine-
gar. Shake well. Apply with a soft cloth,
and wipe completely dry with a second
clean soft cloth. Pat, Michigan
SOFTEN THE
STATIC ELEC-
TRICITY. I found a practical
solution for the static electricity problem
that accompanies dry winter weather
and causes little electrical shocks when
walking on carpet. Add a tablespoon or
two of liquid fabric softener into a spray
bottle. Fill with water. Shake well and
lightly spray over all carpeted areas.
This eliminates the static electricity and
makes the house smell wonderful, too.
Pam, Wisconsin
ALL-STAR
COUPON
LINEUP. I use a
three-ring binder and plas-
tic baseball card holders
to file my coupons. I
also arrange the
order of my coupons
according to the lay-
out of my favorite
store. Coupons are
folded and put into the
cardholders so the expiration
date and pertinent information
is visible. The binder fits nicely
into the front of the shopping
basket. N.S., email
WINTER HAND SCRUB. For a great
scrub for dry hands, remove rings and put 1/2 teaspoon of Vaseline
in your palm, along with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Rub hands together
for at least a minute. Be sure to rub the backs of your hands as well
as between your fingers. Rinse with warm water and soap. Finish
up with your favorite hand lotion. You will marvel at your soft,
smooth hands. Works well on elbows and feet, too. No name,
email
CLOTHESPINS SEAL THE
DEAL. I've never been a fan of twist-ties. A great alterna-
tive is the simple clothespin. I use them to "clothes" off bread
bags, bags of spices, bags of chips and so on. There are always a
few clothespins in my junk drawer, but I'm seriously considering
moving them to the utensil drawer where they'll get more respect!
NOS, email
Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at
mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate,
P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. Include your first and last
name and state. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiv-
ing.com and author of 23 books, including her January 2013 re-
lease "Cheaper, Better, Faster: Over 2,000 Tips and Tricks to Save
You Time and Money Every Day."
COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM
'Tween 12 and 20 BY dr. roBerT wallace
DR. WALLACE: I'm not a real good athlete, but I try. I
went out for the football team, and I went out for the basket-
ball team this year. But both times, the coaches "cut" me from
the squads because of a lack of talent.
How am I ever going to get better if I can't practice and im-
prove my skills? Do you think coaches should cut (drop)
players who lack advanced ability? Jerry, Evansville, Ind.
JERRY: Basketball teams must drop unskilled players
mainly because of a limited practice area and the fact that
only five players constitute a starting team. Not so for foot-
ball. Teams start 11 players on offense and 11 more on de-
fense and practice in the great outdoors large enough to grow
wheat or corn. Football coaches should never cut any player
unless for disciplinary reasons.
Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although
he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as
many as possible in this column. Email him at
rwallace@galesburg.net.
FOOTBALL COACHES
SHOULDN'T DROP PLAYERS
energY express BY MarilYnn presTon
Heart Awareness Month -- Im Seeing Red!
February is
Heart Aware-
ness Month. That
accounts for all the red we're
seeing on TV, in magazines and
at special events. Heart disease
awareness is red. Breast cancer
awareness is pink. I wonder
what color they'll use when
low-T gets its own month?
But here's my real
question: Is in-
creasing aware-
ness of heart
disease enough?
Is it getting the results the
country needs? Not by a coun-
try mile ... not by a moon shot!
Although they gave it February,
heart disease is still the No. 1
killer of American men and
women. And here's why I'm
seeing red: It's a lifestyle dis-
ease. The truth is that most
cases can be prevented by be-
havior change, and yet the
decades-long war against it
barely has a pulse. Why is that?
Any behavior-change expert
will tell you: Awareness is part
of change, but it must lead to
action. To prevent heart dis-
ease, you need to go from a
sedentary lifestyle to an active
one. You need to stop eating
processed foods that gunk up
your heart, and start eating real
food with nutrients that make
your heart stronger and give
you more Februarys. Stronger
hearts last longer.
Awareness isn't
enough. You have
to be deeply
ready to change.
Jumbo Gov. Chris Christie, for
instance, is certainly aware that
he weighs too much. But he
isn't ready to do a Bill Clinton.
If he were really ready to
change, he wouldn't be dining
on doughnuts on "Letterman"
and screaming "shut up" to a
doctor who had the nerve to ex-
press concern.
Christie's risk of debilitating
heart disease is much higher
because he is morbidly obese.
That's the inconvenient truth
which makes me wonder if the
next round of lawsuits against
the National Football League
will come from the 300-pound-
plus front linesmen who are
worried about what they're
doing to their hearts, not just
their brains.
So, if awareness
isn't enough, what
is? Personal responsibility!
Readiness! Action! It's up to
you to make healthier personal
choices that are good for your
heart.
So far, on a scale that matters,
it's not happening. The meager
number of people who exercise
regularly has barely budged in
the last 30 years. Obesity is
gaining. Cupcakes rule! And
despite countless campaigns to
get people to eat their fruits and
veggies, vegetable consumption
has leveled off at a pathetic one
cup per person per day. And
fruit? For the last 25 years, it's
held steady at a paltry half-cup
per person a day.
Oh, we are a stubborn people.
And so heart disease and its
evil cousin, stroke, cause one in
every three deaths in the United
States.
That's equal to 2,200 deaths per
day.
Day after day.
Other costs continue to depress
the economy and drag us down,
physically and mentally. Car-
diovascular disease CVD
robs you of your peace of mind.
It prevents you from enjoying
so much of life, from working
at full capacity.CONT/P.14
Brain
Sweat
wellnews BY scoTT laFee
In the months ahead, there
will come a time when it be-
comes so hot that it will feel
like you can't think straight.
And you know what, you
can't.
New research suggests that
warm weather impairs our
ability to make complex de-
cisions. It might even cause
us to avoid making tough
decisions at all.
This may sound far-fetched,
but the notion has a biologi-
cal basis: Like every other
organ in the body, the brain
requires energy to function.
Like every other organ, that
energy comes in the form of
glucose. So it stands to rea-
son that if the body, during
a particularly hot (or cold)
day, is expending a lot of
energy on critical tempera-
ture regulation, it has less
to allocate for brain func-
tions, such as making deci-
sions. And since hard
decisions require more cog-
nitive effort, they're likely to
be the first to be put on
hold.
Researchers have tested
this idea in creative ways. In
one study, they found that
lottery buyers tended to
prefer simpler pick-6 tickets
over choosing from among
dozens of scratch tickets
when the weather is warm.
In another study, partici-
pants performed less well
on cognitive tests in warmer
rooms when compared with
cooler rooms.
Of course, none of this is
conclusive proof that folks
in warmer places tend to
make poorer decisions than
those residing in cooler
climes, but it's something to
think about preferably in
a room with air conditioning.
Feelings can be rather hard to put
into words even on the best of
days, but verbiage is hopelessly tricky
right now. The Virgo full moon on the
25th is ideologically opposed to every-
thing Mercury retrograde stands for.
The moon wants precision and emo-
tional clarity. Mercury retrograde offers
illusion and fuzzy logic. Since explana-
tions can't do your emotions justice,
consider alternate expressions, like
music or pictures.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Contests
of one are easy to win. And why not
make things easy on yourself, if only
for a few days? When you consider
yourself in a league of your own and
resolve not to compare yourself to oth-
ers, success is inevitable. It's your
week to hone your skills and grow
your talents through independent
practice.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There
have been times when your whim has
led you to purchase items at the per-
fect moment. You were able to buy low
and watch the value increase. Another
such moment will occur between now
and Wednesday, so keep your eyes
open for deals and opportunities.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You see
the beauty in simplicity. Only on very
rare occasions have you acted to
make life more complicated than it
needed to be. To keep up the trend,
this week you'll have to remind your-
self to do the necessary maintenance,
get rid of what you don't use and avoid
attaining what you don't really need.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's been
suggested that getting to the top is a
lot easier than staying at the top. This
isn't entirely true. It's just that many
people are so seduced by the trap-
pings of success that they get dis-
tracted and forget to keep doing the
work. As long as you keep doing the
work, you'll maintain your position.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you're ob-
sessed with doing everything at the
so-called "right time," you will miss
many opportunities. Most doors do not
open and close at a particular time.
They operate because they are
pushed or triggered. As you get
clearer in your purpose, the timing be-
comes irrelevant.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You wish
you could solve every problem. Your
resources are not unlimited, but they
are deep. You may not have the exact
solution for the problem you face mid-
week, but you're always willing to give
your smile to anyone who doesn't
have one of his own. Your heart has
the power to heal others.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are
no perfect people. Being the old soul
that you are, you're willing to accept
that fact and get on with the business
of honoring those close to you for all
they bring to this life. And when you
choose to see perfectly just how im-
perfect a person is and give your total
acceptance, you are love in action.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Once
you've mastered a task, there is a very
short window of time in which you still
enjoy doing that exact thing. Chal-
lenge and satisfaction are linked.
That's why you're always striving to
learn and do more. This week has you
tackling ambitious aims with a smile
on your face.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Some marketers assume that if their
wares are packaged right, you will
buy. What they don't know is that you
have extrasensory perception. When
it's turned on, you only put your
money into what's real, useful, of high
quality and priced right. Just don't for-
get to turn it on before you take out
your wallet this week.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Posi-
tion yourself so that you have to try,
but not very hard. When you extend
yourself a little, people want to reach
over to help you. When you extend
yourself a lot, they will be too afraid to
help, because it looks like a lost
cause. Success is a result of walking
that fine line.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don't
be in such a hurry to change. You still
haven't accepted the most wonderful
things about yourself. You're better off
working on accepting yourself and
that's so easy this week that there's
no point in calling it "work." All you
have to do is direct some of your natu-
ral kindness and generosity toward
yourself.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're a
cosmic favorite now, and you don't
have to prove yourself. You only have
to show up and do what you came to
do. If it's within your ability, you'll nail it.
If not, you'll learn so that you can nail
it another time. Either way, your effec-
tiveness has nothing to do with you
personally, unless you choose to see
it that way.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Few
people have both common sense and
intellectual brilliance, as you do. You'll
do the things you know you should do,
refusing to let your active mind distract
or tempt you. In March, you will stretch
to accommodate a challenging person
and find that you are deeper and more
loving ever after. You'll exchange
promises in April. Shared goals lead
to family bonding in May. Summer
brings passion and adventure. Invest
in your professional vision, and it
comes together beautifully in July.
ACROSS
1 Hospital units
5 Ricochet
10 Rankle
14 Operatic tune
15 Domicile
16 Nobelist Wiesel
17 1986's Friday the 13th, Part
VI: ___
19 Sign gas
20 Blonde shade
21 Antiquated, in adspeak
22 New York borough
24 Grimace
25 Vidal best seller
26 Consecrate
28 Word inventions
32 Unaccompanied
33 Scintilla
34 Ankle bones
35 Petty, of Tank Girl
36 Tenant's protection
37 Court star Lendl
38 Daybreak
39 Yorkshire river
40 Pulitzer Prize playwright Hor-
ton
41 February birthstone
43 ___ Carlo
44 Upsets
45 Islets
46 Lose one's train
49 Donkey
50 Evian attraction
53 Senator Hatch's state
54 1977's Exorcist II: ___
57 First word in many signs
58 Ameliorated
59 Three squared
60 Multiple Emmy winner Justin
61 Vincent, of Alive
62 Stowe novel
DOWN
1 Mexican peninsula
2 Historic blocks
3 Entree
4 ___ Paulo, Brazil
5 Thick skin place
6 Tolerate
7 Wander
8 Praiseful poem
9 Screwbean
10 1994's Star Trek: ___
11 Away from the wind
12 Jungle monarch
13 Eye part
18 Posse's gear
23 Samovar
24 1993's Robin Hood: ___
25 Western capital
26 Flower
27 M star
28 Corporate illustration
29 Old French dance
30 Gratify
31 Mathematics ratio
32 ___ mater
33 Marat/Sade author Peter
36 Baby wardrobes
40 Entry hall
42 Otto's realm: abbr.
43 Manage
45 60s bard Leonard
46 Bugs' nemesis Elmer
47 Oklahoma Indian
48 ___ close second
49 Tableland
50 Uproar
51 Ache
52 Scored the highest grade
55 Chance
56 Termination
By Holiday Mathis
What Are Words For?
week 2/21 - 2/27
DEAR ABBY:I'm a 43-year-
old single mom with three
young boys. I am also a veteran
and getting ready to go back to
school. I have been dating a
gentleman for two months now,
and we get along great. He's
three years older than I am and
good with my kids and family.
I like him a lot and
we seem to have a LOT in
common -- more than most. I
really want him to kiss me, but
I don't want to seem pushy.
He's a real gentleman. We have
gone from hugs to holding
hands while sitting on the
couch watching television. I
don't mind taking things slow,
but ...
How do I find out if
he wants to kiss me or not?
Sometimes it seems like it, but
then he seems afraid to. How
do I let him know it's OK?
Sorry I seem like a teenager. --
CONFUSED IN IDAHO
DEAR CONFUSED: This
man isn't taking things slow.
Glaciers have been known to
move faster. Two months is a
very long time to wait for a
first kiss.
The next time you
find yourself sitting on the
couch and holding hands with
him, you have my permission
to turn to him and say, "I'd love
it if you kissed me." If that
doesn't do the trick, then face it
-- his feelings for you are only
brotherly.
**
DEAR ABBY: You have
written about children in gro-
cery stores before. Would you
please address the risk to chil-
dren by allowing them to stand
in grocery shopping carts? I see
it all too often, and I don't think
the parents/grandparents realize
that if the child falls out and
lands on his or her head, neck
or back, the child could end up
paralyzed or dead. The adult
must be the rule setter and pro-
tect the child. But too often it's
the child setting the limits, and
the results can be tragic. --
CONCERNED SHOPPER IN
NEW YORK
DEAR CONCERNED
SHOPPER: I'm glad to
oblige. Many markets equip
their shopping carts with seat
belts to secure tiny passengers
and avoid this problem. That
way, any liability that might
stem from a child falling would
lie directly where it belongs,
with the adult who should have
been using common sense.
**
DEAR ABBY: My oldest
friend owes me a lot of money.
I loaned it to her when she was
being evicted. She has now
come into some money and is
going on a cruise.
I asked her to repay
me before the trip. She said she
"needs the cruise for her mental
health." I am shocked and very
angry. When I lost my temper
and told her off, she accused
me of being "greedy and
money-obsessed."
Abby, I helped her
when she needed it! What
should I do? -- FURIOUS IN
SAN FRANCISCO
DEAR FURIOUS: When
your "friend" returns from her
sea cruise, see if you can get
her to agree to a repayment
plan for the sake of YOUR
mental -- and financial --
health. However, if she refuses,
you may have to write off the
loan as tuition in the school of
experience. Your mistake was
not getting the terms of the
loan in writing.
**
DEAR ABBY: I have two
sons who will graduate from
college on the same day. My
wife and I would like to attend
both ceremonies, but for obvi-
ous reasons, we cannot. How
do I resolve this dilemma? --
FATHER IN TEXAS
DEAR FATHER: Divide
and conquer. You attend one
graduation and your wife the
other. To decide which one,
you and the Mrs. should draw
straws.
**
COPYRIGHT 2013 UNIVERSAL UCLICK
DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren
GENTLEMAN IS SLOW TO SEAL
COUPLE'S DATES WITH A KISS
Subtitles
Travel and advenTure
By Glenda Winders
On any first Friday of
the month warm or cold,
rain or shine downtown
Fredericksburg, Texas, is alive
with people carrying cups of
wine and moving among the
city's 13 full-time galleries.
They come here for the Hill
Country scenery, outdoor recre-
ation and much more, but
mostly they come for the art.
"This city is a hotbed of artists
who want to live in a beautiful
place," said Ernie Loeffler, di-
rector of the local convention
and visitor bureau.
Much of the art they produce is
museum-quality, and it runs the
gamut from Carlos Moseley's
whimsical pieces fashioned
from rocks found in a river near
his home to George Northrup's
sculptures of people, animals
and birds that grace the offices
of two governors.
The best part is that among
these artists is a spirit of coop-
eration and esprit de corps.
They support one another's ef-
forts, and many of them teach
others what they know. While
Nancy Bush paints oils in her
studio, for example, her hus-
band, Bill, runs the Fredericks-
burg Artists' School, bringing in
professional artists from all
over the country to teach
classes that range from begin-
ner to pro. Marie Wise, another
local artist, credits Bush with
being her mentor and teaching
her to crop her expansive land-
scapes.
At the Barons Creek Art School
mixed-media artist Jill Holland
offers Art and Vino classes
where individuals or groups
can go for an evening of paint-
ing instruction that will result
in a finished piece to take
home. Holland is one of the
original founders of the First
Friday Art Walks and also a
founder of the Good Art Com-
pany gallery. Niki Gulley, who
exhibits at Good Art, some-
times teaches at Barons Creek
and also leads painting treks to
places such as Italy and Greece
and so it goes.
Many of the artists welcome
guests into their studios for vis-
its that can be arranged through
the gallery representing the in-
dividual's work. Anne and
Barry Bradley own the Artisans
at Rocky Hill gallery, so that's
where I went to arrange a visit
to Barry's wood-filled work-
shop.
"I'm a scrounger," he said dur-
ing my visit. "If a tree is
falling, I'm there with my
chainsaw."
Bradley worked for years as a
shop teacher in Houston, and
that experience has served him
well in his career as a full-time
artist. His school was in a man-
ufacturing area of the city, and
he recalls "dumpster-diving"
for found items to use in his
work. When a countertop com-
pany threw away their sink
cutouts, he rescued the pieces
and turned them into cutting
boards.
Today his work is considerably
more sophisticated. One color-
ful table called "Smoke Sig-
nals," which ripples like a
Navajo blanket, is for sale at
$5,500 not bad considering
that he spent some 200 hours
making it. He has won several
awards at recent Texas Furni-
ture Makers Shows, and he
makes commissioned pieces
such as fireplace mantels, din-
ing tables and wine racks, but
his work also includes nature-
based wooden sculptures of
everything from fish to animal
skulls.
Holland the Art and Vino in-
structor also has a studio
that makes for a fun visit.
"I believe in no rules," she said
the day I was there. "I use dry-
wall paste, house paint, acrylics
a wide range of materials."
She sometimes paints on the
floor and then takes the canvas
outside to let the sun create un-
usual effects in the paint. Or
she spray-paints several back-
grounds at once, pours as many
as 10 layers of paint onto a can-
vas, paints on slate and uses re-
claimed items for an
architectural salvage ware-
house.Continues on next page
Former cowboy Jack Terry poses by one of his Western
paintings in his Fredericksburg, Texas, studio.
Photo courtesy of Glenda Winders.
Art in the Heart of Texas
The Whistle Pik Galleries in Fredericksburg, Texas, offer
the work of local artists and other major contributors.
Photo courtesy of Marc Bennett.
Continued from page 11.. And it's so
stressful to family and friends to see
someone you love in pain, on nasty
drugs, unable to walk a block.
The rising expense of diagnosing and
treating CVD is also killing our health
care budget. In 2010, heart disease and
stroke hospitalizations cost us more
than $444 billion, including lost pro-
ductivity. Every year, $440 billion!
That's real money, and just what we
need to improve our schools, rebuild
our bridges, and still have enough cash
left over to plant and harvest commu-
nity gardens in every undernourished
neighborhood across America.
And so, dear reader, if you're beginning
to see an offensive lineman in the mir-
ror, consider making this Heart Aware-
ness month your own personal wake-up
call. Heart disease is mostly preventa-
ble! I'll repeat the basics: Quit smoking;
maintain a healthy weight; eat un-
processed, clean, real food in appropri-
ate amounts; do 20-40 minutes of
vigorous exercise three to five days a
week.
And one more healthy lifestyle habit
that might surprise you: Be optimistic.
Eat my greens? Yes, I can! A recent re-
view of 200 studies found that the risk
of having a "cardiovascular event" is
approximately 50 percent lower in peo-
ple high on optimism, life satisfaction,
happiness.
So your work is cut out for you. And
what well-paid work it is. Commit to
change. Take action. Send a Valentine
to your own heart, with one of those
"forever" stamps on it.
ENERGY EXPRESS-O! ONE STEP
AT A TIME ...
Just Do It.
Nike
Marilynn Preston fitness expert, well
being coach and speaker on healthy
lifestyle issues is the creator of En-
ergy Express, the longest-running syn-
dicated fitness column in the country.
She has a website, http://marilynnpre-
ston.com and
welcomes reader questions, which can
be sent to
MyEnergyExpress@aol.com.
COPYRIGHT 2013 ENERGYEXPRESS, LTD.
Jack Terry, a real-life former cowboy,
has turned a guesthouse behind his
home into the studio where he uses
impressionistic techniques to create
Western pictures owned by the likes
of former President George W. Bush
and former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.
Not far away, John Bennett's studio is
in the back room of the Agave
Gallery, which he operates. Here he
shows visitors how he fashions sculp-
tures from clay and aluminum wire
armature to prepare them for future
bronzing. His figures often twirl in
full skirts and play musical instru-
ments.
"I love motion and music," he said.
On any day of the month a visit to the
galleries that display these artists'
works is a feast for the eyes. Offer-
ings range from paintings and sculp-
ture to mosaics and mobiles. The
elegant Whistle Pik Galleries even
have an original Norman Rockwell
portrait for sale.
A good way to end a day of art-crawl-
ing is to drink the local wines. Wine-
making is the primary focus of
agritourism in Texas, and "Wine Road
290" runs right through town. One of
my favorites was Grape Creek Vine-
yard. Owners Brian and Jennifer
Heath bought the property in 2006
and converted it to a Tuscan villa
where today they pour in two tasting
rooms so that their visitors can have a
relaxed experience.
"We feel like we're opening our
home," Brian said. "We try to create
an emotional experience. I believe
what people drink comes down to the
way they're treated. Are they having
fun and learning about wine?"
The winery offers cellar tours and
music on the weekends, and guests
are greeted personally at the door as
they come in.
"There's a really good feel to it," Jen-
nifer added.
Down the road is Becker Vineyard,
created 20 years ago when Richard
and Bunny Becker were looking for a
log-cabin getaway. Because they
were avid travelers who appreciated
the wine and cuisine of other coun-
tries, they decided to plant some
vines and the rest is history. Their
wines are also very good, and the spe-
cial touch here is labels created by
artist Tony Bell, who was a college
friend of Richard's.
Looking at art, meeting artists and
sipping wine is not a bad way to
spend a weekend, but there's much
more to do here, too. The town was
settled by German immigrants, so
there's lots of history and heritage to
explore and learn about. President
Lyndon Johnson's ranch, now a na-
tional historical park, is just 16 miles
out of town, and not to be missed is
the National Museum of the Pacific
War, located here because Fredericks-
burg is the hometown of Adm.
Chester Nimitz. The museum con-
tains so many artifacts and exhibits
that the price of admission includes
entry for two days.
WHEN YOU GO
For general information: www.visit-
fredericksburgtx.com
How to get there: Fredericksburg is
located 70 miles west of Austin and
65 miles northwest of San Antonio.
Fly in to either of those cities and rent
a car.
Where to stay: Sometimes the hotel
can be a part of the experience. I
stayed at the Fredericksburg Herb
Farm, where the individual cottages
are reproductions of the Sunday
houses built by the original German
immigrants for their weekly forays
into town. A spa and bistro are lo-
cated right on the property:
www.fredericksburgherbfarm.com.
The same owners operate the Hangar
Hotel at the airport, which has an avi-
ation theme and is perfect for visitors
who fly in on small planes:
www.hangarhotel.com.
For a romantic getaway, try Barons
CreekSide, where owner Daniel
Meyer has recycled his Swiss farm-
house into a village of eight rustic
cottages: www.baronscreekside.com.
What to do: For information about the
galleries, visit www.artwalkfbg.com
For information about the wineries:
www.wineroad290.com
To visit the war museum: www.paci-
ficwarmuseum.org
Glenda Winders is a freelance writer.
Bad News: Youre
Going to Have to Save a
Lot More for Retirement
The Federal Reserve is trying to save the economy but it is
killing retirees' financial plans. This prolonged period of low interest
rates has been devastating to those who planned to live on their
interest income. And for those approaching retirement, it means
you may need much more money to afford retirement.
Chicago-based Morningstar Inc., the largest provider of 401(k)
managed accounts with more than 800,000 participants, has just
announced it is changing its retirement modeling program because
of the Fed's actions. And whether you're just in the "saving for re-
tirement" stage or the "withdrawal planning" stage or in the
midst of actually trying to live on your savings you might want to
reconsider your plans, too.
How much can you withdraw from your retirement accounts every
year and not run out of money before you run out of time? That's
the overwhelming question facing every retiree and those plan-
ning to retire.
The whole question is made far more difficult by the low interest
rate environment of the past few years. While the Fed pushes
rates down to try to get the economy going, those who planned to
live on their interest earnings are devastated.
Real interest rates are actually negative when you take into ac-
count the impact of inflation. And inflation for seniors which is
heavily weighted toward medical care, and property taxes, and
food and energy bills is even greater than the inflation numbers
measured by the traditional Consumer Price Index (CPI). It's fair to
say that, for seniors, savings invested conservatively in 10-year
Treasuries is producing a real loss of buying power each year.
And that is the real issue here: How much can you withdraw every
month, or year, to keep your standard of living? And if low rates
force you to withdraw more, how much sooner will you run out of
money?
Financial planners have sophisticated computer models to tell you
how to diversify your investments and how much you can with-
draw on a regular basis. The process is called Monte Carlo model-
ing. It takes into account historical returns of investments, such as
stocks and bonds.
Monte Carlo goes beyond using an average return for invest-
ments. Continues on page 16
The savage TruTh on MoneY BY TerrY savage
Recently, we have seen the ef-
fects of globalization. As local
jobs are increasingly out-
sourced and recessions continue
to loom, we should realize that
it just isn't working. Economist
and author Michael Shuman
notes, "About 42 percent of our
economy is 'place based' or cre-
ated through small, locally-
owned businesses." This means
that almost half our economy
depends upon small independ-
ent businesses that make up the
backbone of our hometowns.
These small businesses are
what give our towns local color
and local flavor. They are what
differentiate us from every
other exit on the highway that
has the same six chain stores.
Local businesses are also com-
mitted to their hometowns and
support the local economy
through hiring people in the
area, donations to little leagues
and volunteer ambulance and
fire service, and paying local
taxes.
The key to economic recovery
is localization, reversing glob-
alization. Shuman estimates
that we could expand our na-
tional economy to be 70 percent
local or more by incorporating
these ten simple steps that will
also save you money.
--Localize your
home. The biggest expense
most of us have is our mort-
gage. Actually, 60 percent of
our annual expenses go to shel-
ter. By renting from a local
landlord or buying your own
home with a mortgage from a
local bank, you can localize this
expense. Local banks and credit
unions typically have the best
rates anyway, possibly saving
you money in the process.
--Drive less. According
to Shuman, Americans spend
one out of every five dollars on
transportation. That amounts to
almost $5,000 per year! Until
we can start replacing imported
oil with locally-produced biofu-
els, our best bet is to drive less.
Using mass transit, bicycling,
or walking are highest on the
list, but not very easy for us
rural folks. Use the car spar-
ingly, buy gas from an inde-
pendent gas station if you can
find one and use a local repair
shop you trust.
--Eat independ-
ently. Households spend
about $2300 per year on restau-
rants; unfortunately, it's mostly
fast-food chains. This one is a
simple matter of choice. It takes
very little effort to find a won-
derful independently-owned
restaurant.
--Support local arts
and entertainment.
Most people opt for a movie at
a corporate multiplex at the
mall. Enjoy homegrown talent!
Visit the small repertory theater
to see a real play instead of a
movie. Visit an art show, buy
art from local artists and buy
music directly from the bands.
--Localize your
health care. Get your
meds from an independent
pharmacy, preferably one that
also uses local suppliers
--Buy locally grown
food. Eating locally, mean-
ing buying fresh vegetables,
meats and dairy from local
farms reduces transportation
costs and vitamin loss. The
closer you eat to home, the
more you improve your health,
your view and your local econ-
omy.
--Localize electric-
ity. You could save thousands
per year just by increasing your
energy efficiency.
--Give locally! More
than 6 percent of the U.S. econ-
omy is nonprofit, according to
Shuman. Most of these non-
profits are in the forms of hos-
pitals, universities and
churches, but locally we also
have arts organizations, envi-
ronmental groups and many
others.
--Buy local! In the time
it has taken you to read this,
Americans have collectively
spent $23 million. Shuman says
that $16 million of this figure
could be spent in small locally-
owned stores. How far would
$16 million go in your home-
town today?
Shawn Dell Joyce is an award-
winning columnist and founder
of the Wallkill River School in
Orange County, N.Y. You can
contact her at Shawn@Shawn-
DellJoyce.com.
susTainaBle living BY shawn dell JoYce
Localization instead of Globalization
That would be dangerous, because
averages mask great extremes. In-
stead, this computerized modeling
takes into account the small but ex-
isting possibility of extreme move-
ments in markets. That's the kind of
action we've seen in the past
decade in the stock market.
The simple rule derived from this
kind of modeling has always said
that with a well-balanced investment
portfolio that contains both stocks
and bonds, you can withdraw 4 per-
cent a year from your principal and
have a 90 percent probability that
you won't outlive your money.
Since Monte Carlo modeling takes
into account the potential of wide
swings in the stock market, retirees
and their planners have felt confi-
dent in using this rule to plan their
retirement investments and with-
drawals even during recent wild
swings in the stock market. Those
kinds of stock movements have
happened before. And as we've
seen, the market ultimately returns
to its norms.
You could live with volatility in
stocks as part of your portfolio
because you were getting a steady
return from your conservative
bonds. But what happens when
bond yields go to extremes as
they have today extreme lows?
What happens when bonds are not
yielding anywhere near their historic
models, and the low yields persist
over a period of years?
The impact could be devastating on
a retiree's withdrawal strategy, caus-
ing him or her to run out of money
far more quickly than expected.
That's the scientific explanation of
the anxiety that seniors are facing
today.
Now the experts are considering
changing their models to adjust for
this unprecedented and prolonged
Fed intervention in the bond market.
Morningstar says that a 4 percent
withdrawal rate from a balanced
portfolio, once considered a secure
way to plan, could now lead to a
50/50 possibility of running out of
money too soon.
Instead, David Blanchett, head of re-
tirement research for Morningstar's
Investment Management division,
suggests that a retiree who wants a
high degree of certainty over not
outlasting his or her money should
reduce the withdrawal rate from 4
percent a year to only 2.8 percent
annually. And to get the same
amount of money to withdraw each
year, that means you would need 43
percent more savings before retire-
ment!
Blanchett is not alone in his find-
ings. Well known financial planner
Joe Tomlinson has just published a
sophisticated research paper in Ad-
visor Perspectives Inc. suggesting
that the immediate impact of current
low bond yields will crush most re-
tirement withdrawal plans. He notes
that most planning software in-
cludes an average historical real
(after-inflation) return of 2.4 percent
for intermediate-term government
bonds. But the current real return,
as measured by yields on Treasury
Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS),
is a negative 0.73 percent.
The impact of wrong assumptions
exponentially impacts the likelihood
of the plan's success. The report
can be viewed at suntm.es/XzUmBS
No matter what your stage of retire-
ment planning or retirement liv-
ing this is the time to rethink your
numbers. If the Fed keeps rates low
even for another few years, you
have to think about working longer,
saving more, earning some extra
money in retirement, or living on
less.
What you should NOT do is take on
more risk! Trying to get higher
yields on the bond portion of your
investments by purchasing riskier
bonds, or locking your money up for
longer time periods, could be even
more devastating when the Fed
loses control and all the money
the Fed has already created pro-
duces inflation, which will bring
higher rates.
Yes, these are tough times. And ac-
cording to the financial models,
times will get even tougher for re-
tirees living on fixed incomes. It's
time for AARP to take the Fed to
task for its low-rate policies. And
that's The Savage Truth.
Terry Savage is a registered investment ad-
viser and is on the board of the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange. She appears weekly
on WMAQ-Channel 5's 4:30 p.m. news-
cast, and can be reached at www.terrysav-
age.com. She is the author of the new
book, "The New Savage Number: How
Much Money Do You Really Need
to Retire?"
COPYRIGHT 2013 TERRYSAVAGE PRODUCTIONS
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Why Not to Be Neutral
About Color!
By Rose Bennett Gilbert
Q: We are spending this cold
winter working on my late
aunt's country cottage (makes
us feel warm imagining next
summer). It's a very plain little
house, so
our first idea was to make it all
white. Nice and clean-looking,
but not very interesting.
We've already bought white (or
off-white) furniture. What's
your advice about adding color
where and how?
A: My advice in a word - no,
two words - is, do it! Anywhere
and any color you introduce
into an all-white scheme will
have major impact on the atti-
tude and energy in the room.
The KISS syndrome also ap-
plies: Keep It Simple, keeping
with the basic cottage nature of
your house. Look what a ge-
nius stroke of apple green does
for the all-neutral country-
home living room we show
here.
Folk artist and author Terry
John Woods devotes his new
book, "Summer House," ..
Continues on page 22
Q: We have a big, plain master
bath. Everything works, but it's
not very exciting. We've just
moved in and have zero dollars
to dress it up. My cousin is a
decorative artist and has offered
to paint something as a house-
warming gift. I wonder, would
it be a selfish waste of her tal-
ent to "spend" her gift in our
bath?
A: Sometimes selfish is smart.
Let's do the math. ... No, wait!
A company called Bathstore in
the UK has already done it for
us.
According to their 2008 survey,
we spend 1 1/2 years of our
lives in the bathroom. That
breaks down to 7 1/2 hours a
week on average (slightly more
for women making-up takes
time).
The bottom line: whether
you're investing money or tal-
ent, it's very worthwhile to
make your bath as attractive as
any other room in the house.
Jump on your cousin's offer!
And show her the warm, color-
ful bath in the photo we've bor-
rowed from artist Dena
Fishbein's colorful new book,
"The Painted House By Dena"
(Stewart, Tabori & Chang, pub-
lishers).
The house under discussion is
Dena's own, a sun-filled place
in Northern California sur-
rounded by the gardens that in-
spire much of the artist's fresh
work (You may already be liv-
ing with her art: Dena's designs
appear on many products, from
textiles and apparel to gift
cards, sold by such bold-face
retailers as Barnes and Noble,
Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target
and QVC.).Cont.page 22
By Rose Bennett Gilbert
Draw a Warm Bath --
Literally
Will you ever get out of the bathroom?! Not when it's as artful as this hand-painted master-
ful bath. Photo: John Ellis
Dcor Score...
Continued from page 18..to romancing a cabin in
the woods, a house by the beach, the kind of quiet,
simple retreats where childhoods are spent and
adults' memories are laid down.
Here in the neutral living room of his southern
Maine house, Woods demonstrates the power of one
perfect color. On an antiquing expedition, he found
the old green door in a salvage shop and, he writes,
"I just had to have it." Merely propped against the
wall, the door made the all-white room spring to
life, abetted by the bright green print on the chair
cushions.
That green, by the way, is destined to take on more
yellow undertones, according to the latest "Color
Pulse" predictions from Benjamin Moore, the giant
paint company that keeps close watch on the latest
color trends. Here are a few highlights from the
"Color Pulse" report they presented last week at the
New York International Gift Fair:
Turquoise lies ahead on the color charts,
never mind that it's reminiscent of the '80s.
Red is going orangey. More of yellow's
overall influence on the 2013 palette.
Ditto for yellow itself, as it takes on
warm red-based overtones.
Dusty roses and mauves are back on the
scene (another color blast from the past).
Metallics are keeping their gleam but not
their shine: look for more eggshell finishes, even on
automobiles.
Wood, one of the world's oldest materials, is
new and important again. Watch for textures in-
spired by tree bark, for mixes of light and dark
woods and for woods deliberately left unfinished
and natural.
Coffee the grounds, not the color is an-
other natural material that's making decorative
news. Not the same old grind by any means: watch
for objects like decorative bowls fashioned from
coffee grounds.
Other ordinary materials showing up in unex-
pected places include manmade decking layered on
as wall covering, plumber's plungers used as table
legs and packing materials repurposed into light fix-
tures. What a bright idea!
Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of "Manhattan
Style" and six other books on interior design. COPY-
RIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM
One wonderful stoke of color animates a neutral-
colored country living room. Photo: Kindra Clineff
Her master bath is private, how-
ever, shared only with her husband,
Dan. But just look at the love she's
lavished on it. Besides the lush
window ensemble, she's dressed up
the cabinets and tub surround with
paintings done by hand, gold fili-
gree framing the vanity and cup-
board drawers and, on the tub
panels, landscapes inspired by the
French Impressionists.
"Which I painted myself while
lying on the bathroom floor," Dena
reports.
Michelangelo's ceiling may attract
more visitors, but here's proof that
a beautifully decorated bath can
make for artful living. ... Even if it's
behind closed doors and designed
for an audience of only two.
Draw a
Warm Bath --
Literally
video gaMe reviews BY JeB haughT
'The Walking Dead Episode 5: No Time Left' is Very Creepy
DEVELOPER: Telltale Games
PUBLISHER: Telltale Games
SYSTEM: Windows
8/7/Vista/XP (Xbox 360, PS3)
PRICE: $10 Download
ESRB RATING: Mature
REVIEW RATING: 4.0 stars
(out of 5)
Just when I thought the zombie
fad may be ... err ... dying off,
the popularity of the undead is
resurrected by "The Walking
Dead" TV and video game se-
ries. This year, fans of the TV
show have been satiating their
macabre desires in between
seasons by playing installments
of the video game, and the lat-
est episode is filled with twists
and turns as well as plenty of
bloodletting!
While both series follow differ-
ent characters in the same set-
ting, "The Walking Dead
Episode 5: No Time Left" cen-
ters on a man named Lee.
"Episode 5" sees Lee searching
for the abducted child, Clemen-
tine, which concludes in a silly
chase that seems removed from
the zombie-infested world.
Like past episodes, key charac-
ters will die, and this time Lee
must make a difficult decision
that will determine how ...
umm ... handy he is in the fu-
ture.
At first glance, this video game
series doesn't look special. In
fact, some people would con-
sider the cartoon-like visuals to
be mediocre. There's no sprawl-
ing vistas or heavy attention to
detail. Even the point-and-click
game play is unremarkable.
What sets this game apart is the
excellent storytelling coupled
with the cause-and-effect
choices forced upon players.
Ever since Episode 1, players
have had to make extremely
difficult decisions on the fly for
their character such as: "Do I
help this person while putting
Lee in danger?" Other deci-
sions involve forging alliances,
which usually turns other peo-
ple against Lee. Most of these
decisions have immediate re-
sults, while others affect how
Lee is treated later in the game.
Episode 5 focuses more on sto-
rytelling and less on difficult
choices as it becomes obvious
that some characters were
never meant to survive. How-
ever, the excellent ending for
"The Walking Dead Episode 5:
No Time Left" (which also ends
the first season of the video
game series) makes up for this
and sets up Lee and Clementine
as the dynamic duo to follow in
2013!
"Fist of the North Star:
Ken's Rage 2"
DEVELOPER: Koei
PUBLISHER: Koei
SYSTEM: Microsoft Xbox 360
(PS3)
PRICE: $59.99
ESRB RATING: Mature
REVIEW RATING: 1.5 stars
(out of 5)
"Hakuto No Ken," better
known as "Fist of the North
Star," is the ultimate Japanese
anime. It features over-the-top,
uber-brawny pugilists with sur-
realistic powers fighting for
control of a post-apocalyptic
wasteland! With such cool
source material, what could go
wrong by turning it into a video
game? Who knew the answer
was "everything"?
Instead of confusing players
with a new storyline, the devel-
opers have decided to retell the
exact same tale from the first
game. Continues on page 31
video gaMe reviews BY JeB haughT
Continued from page 29... Sadly, the story is con-
veyed mostly through still images of characters with
no actual animation, and there's no English voice-
over this time around. That's not just a slap across
the face to players of this full-priced game; it's more
like a punch to the gut!
Just like the original title, this sequel fea-
tures game play similar to
that of "Dy-
nasty War-
riors."
Players first
choose a char-
acter, and then
they venture out
onto bland battlefields and slay
thousands of boring enemies that all look and fight
the same. Yawn! While the environments were
mildly interesting in the first game, they've been
dumbed-down for the sequel. Even more insulting is
the fact that it seems like the developers literally
copied visuals and fighting moves from the first
game into the sequel.
Occasional battles against leaders provide more of a
challenge than fighting the masses, and players can
toss out a powerful signature move whenever their
power meter is filled. Unfortunately, every charac-
ter's combat abilities from the first game have been
copied to the sequel with hardly any notice-
able additions. The only differ-
ence I find is that
boss fights re-
quire more
dodging and fre-
quent use of sig-
nature moves to
defeat, which does-
n't seem like an up-
grade to me. At least
there are a few new characters to play with.
Still, "Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2" is so bad
on every level that I wouldn't even recommend it at
half the price!
COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM.
'Tween 12 and 20 BY dr. roBerT wallace
How to Overcome
Shyness
DR. WALLACE: I am a faithful reader of
your column. I almost always agree with
what you say, which is why I'm asking
my question. I would like to know how
you overcome shyness. I am very shy
and would like to break away from this
condition.
I read in one of your letters about how to
talk to a shy person, but can you tell me
how to talk when you ARE a shy per-
son? I'm upset that I have this problem,
and I get told all the time that I should
change my ways, but I can't. I would ap-
preciate any thoughts on how to over-
come shyness! Nameless, Boston,
Mass.
NAMELESS: Shyness stems from a lack
of self-esteem. Shy people feel inferior
to others and instinctively avoid personal
interaction. They fear failure so much
that they clam up rather than risk mak-
ing a mistake. And once this kind of be-
havior becomes entrenched, they label
themselves as anti-social and expect to
be tongue-tied in social situations. Their
prison-like isolation becomes "normal."
But shyness can be overcome! It may
not disappear overnight, but it can dis-
appear.
To overcome shyness, it is important to
take one day at a time. See each day as
an opportunity to experiment. Begin with
eye contact. In social situations, when
you must react to another individual,
look the person squarely in the eye.
Most shy people hang their head down
or look away, even when they're talking.
Next, take a deep breath if necessary
and relax. Ask the other person ques-
tions. Most people enjoy answering
them, and it gives you a chance to re-
spond and keep the conversation going.
Keep a smile on your face as much as
possible. Again, people enjoy being with
someone who is pleasant and respon-
sive. A smile puts others at their ease.
Your determination to overcome your
shyness is the very first step in doing so.
Don't get discouraged and don't expect
to become glib and perfectly poised in a
day, a week or a month. Just keep prac-
ticing every day to become more social
and gradually you will find self-confi-
dence. Write to me again soon, and let
me know your progress.
Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from
readers. Although he is unable to reply to all
of them individually, he will answer as many
as possible in this column. Email him at
rwallace@galesburg.net.
REVIEW
SCORING SYSTEM
5 stars = M
ust-Have
4 stars = Very Good
3 stars = Above Average
2 stars = Bargain Bin
1 star = Don't Bother
"Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2"
dog Talk wiTh uncle MaTTY
ARE YOU PREPARED?
Simple steps now may save your pet in a disaster
By Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori
Universal Uclick
Disaster preparedness is so easy to let
slide. We get all worked up after some-
thing like Hurricane Sandy and decide
its time to do something. We read
up, we make plans, we stock up, we
move on. And then, we forget.
We take the can opener out of
the emergency kit and dont replace it. We
use the food and water weve stored, but
we dont buy anything new to rotate into the
disaster supplies. We mean to, of course. And
yes, well get to it ... next month.
The good news is that in recent years, dis-
aster experts have pushed people to prepare for
their pets as well a 180-degree change in at-
titude, driven by the risks people have taken
with their own lives to protect their pets when
disasters strike. And public planning for disas-
ter relief includes temporary housing for pets.
The bad news? Most people arent as
ready. But its not hard to start, and step one is
checking your pets ID.
Most animals will survive a disaster,
but many never see their families again because
theres no way to determine which pet belongs
to which family if pets and people get sepa-
rated. Thats why dogs and cats should always
wear updated identification tags, and preferably
be microchipped, too. Take some clear, sharp
pictures of your pet as well, to help with any
search.
What next? Get a big storage bin with a lid
and handles to prepare a
disaster kit for your
pet.
Then
its
time to shop.
Keep several
days worth
of drinking
water and
pet
food as well as any necessary medicines, rotat-
ing the stock regularly. For canned goods, dont
forget to pack a can opener and a spoon. Lay in
a supply of empty plastic bags, along with
paper towels, both for cleaning up messes and
for sealing them away until they can be safely
tossed. For cats, pack a bag of litter and some
disposable litter trays.
Hard-sided crates and carriers are
among the most important items to have on
hand. Sturdy crates keep pets of all kinds safe
while increasing their housing options. Crated
pets may be allowed in hotel rooms that are
normally off-limits to pets, or can be left in a
pinch with veterinarians or shelters that are al-
ready full, since the animals come with rooms
of their own.
Leashes for dogs and harnesses and
leashes for cats are important, too, because
frightened animals can be difficult to control.
Pack a soft muzzle for each pet to keep every-
one safe if a frightened or injured pet starts
lashing out in fear or self-defense. And finally,
put a first-aid kit in the bin, along with a
book on how to treat pet injuries.
Make a note on the calen-
dar to check on supplies and ro-
tate food and water a couple of
times a year. You may never
have to pull out your disaster
kit, but its always good to be
prepared. For more guidelines,
the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency has tips for
pet owners at Ready.gov/ani-
mals.
Don't Be Shy About Asking Why
A hard-sided carrier is an essential part of dis-
aster preparation for pets, and each pet should
have her own that is quickly accessible.
My 4-year-old mutt, Seamus, bit my stepson on
the nose. In doing so, he ripped off a piece of his
nose, and doctors are stitching it back on as I
type. This is the second time he's gone at my step-
son's face. The first incident was a year ago. Both
times, my stepson put his face in Seamus' face.
We are the second owner. I sent a message to his
first owner asking whether he could provide any
information. Seamus has been with us for more
than three years. He is current on all of his vac-
cines and has been neutered. Please, any advice
would be welcome.
Not knowing the dog and not knowing the actual
circumstances, the best advice I can give is:
Enlist the services of a dog trainer who
specializes in aggression yesterday.
Start networking to find Seamus a home
without small children.
Keep Seamus separated from your
stepson at all times.
Teach your stepson how to appropri-
ately and kindly handle animals.
That's my after-the-fact advice. The best solution
for this kind of problem is prevention.
When inheriting a dog from a friend or relative,
or adopting from a stranger, don't be shy about
asking why. "Why are you giving your dog
away?" is a natural curiosity, and it could save
you a lot of heartache.
Be prepared, though. People are rarely forthright
with details that could work against them. If
someone tells you they have to rehome their dog
because their child or spouse is allergic, persist.
Ask:
How does your dog get along with your
child? Your spouse? You?
Does your dog guard resources such as
food, bones, toys or bed?
How does he behave when guests come
over?
How is he with other dogs and cats (or
any other animals he'll have cause to as-
sociate with if he goes home with you)?
Is he friendly when approached by
strange people and animals on walks?
Then persist further.
Request to walk the dog yourself. Ask that the
whole family be present with the dog at some
point in your presence, and make sure every
member of your family meets the dog before he
moves in. Ask to play with the dog and his fa-
vorite toy, and tell the owner you'd like to come
around for feeding time for the dog, not you.
And if this dog will be living with another dog,
arrange an introduction on neutral territory before
committing. Seeing is believing.
On November 11, 2012, firefighter paramedic
Bob Brown came home to find his wife's body at
the bottom of the basement stairs in their home,
dog bite wounds adorning her neck. According to
The Chicago Tribune, an autopsy confirmed that
Dawn Brown, 44, died of dog bites to her neck
from a 140-pound mastiff.
The Browns had adopted the mastiff only a week
earlier, from a relative.
The reason the family member cited for
giving up the dog? They could not care for it
anymore.
French Mastiffs, while large, are typically gentle
giants. But breed is no guarantee of temperament.
The only thing investigators unearthed that could
have played a role in the attack is that the mastiff
wasn't getting along with one of the Browns' two
older dogs.
Inviting a dog into your life is a
big deal. It's your life, your home, your fam-
ily. It's a 10- to 20-year commitment. Don't be
shy. Don't feel obligated. Ask questions until you
are satisfied. A good match serves the interests of
everyone, including the dog.
Woof!
Dog trainer Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis is co-au-
thor of 18 books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular
radio and television guest, and host of the PBS series
"WOOF! It's a Dog's Life!" Read all of Uncle Matty's
columns at www.creators.com, and visit him at www.un-
clematty.com. Send your questions to
dearuncle.gazette@unclematty.com or by mail to Uncle
Matty at P.O. Box 3300, Diamond Springs, CA 95619.
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Now Showing
IDENTITY THIEF
Open Nationwide 02/08/13
Runtime 111 min
MPAA Rating R for Sexual Content, Language.
Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon
Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip "T.I." Harris, Genesis Ro-
driguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick,
Eric Stonestreet, Jonathan Banks, Mary-Charles Jones,
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
Genre Comedy
Synopsis Florida resident Diana (Melissa McCarthy)
has a luxurious lifestyle as the queen of retail, buying
whatever strikes her fancy -- and it's all free, thanks to
Sandy Bigelow Patterson (Jason Bateman), a guy from
Denver whose identity she stole. With just one week to
track down Diana before his world implodes, the real Sandy heads south to confront
the unapologetic con artist and bring her back to Denver so that he can clear his
name and restore his shattered credit rating.
ESCAPE FROM PLANET
EARTH
Open Nationwide
02/15/13
Runtime 89 min
MPAA Rating PG for Ac-
tion, Some Mild Rude
Humor.
Starring Rob Corddry,
Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jes-
sica Parker, William Shat-
ner, Jessica Alba, Jane
Lynch, Craig Robinson,
George Lopez, Sofa Ver-
gara, Jonathan Morgan
Heit, Steve Zahn, Chris
Parnell, Ricky Gervais
Genre Comedy, Adventure,
Science fiction, Animated
Synopsis On the planet Baab, dashing astronaut Scorch Super-
nova (Brendan Fraser) is a national hero and master of daring res-
cues. However, Scorch does not work alone; his nerdy brother,
Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA, often
lends quiet, behind-the-scenes support. When a distress signal ar-
rives from a dangerous planet, Scorch ignores Gary's warnings
and sets out on a rescue mission. Scorch soon finds himself
caught in a trap set by an evil enemy, and it's up to Gary to save
him.
SNITCH
Runtime 95 min
MPAA Rating PG-13 for Sequences of Violence, Drug Content.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Michael
K. Williams, Melina Kanakaredes, Nadine Velazquez, Rafi
Gavron, David Harbour, Benjamin Bratt, Susan Sarandon, Lela
Loren, J.D. Pardo, Harold Perrineau, Kyara Campos, James
Allen McCune
Genre Action, Crime drama, Thriller
Synopsis At 18 years old, Jason receives a mandatory 10-year
prison sentence after being caught with a package that con-
tained illegal drugs, although he was unaware of its contents.
His father, businessman John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson), is
devastated. When Jason turns down a chance to lessen his
sentence by manufacturing evidence to implicate someone
else, John begs to be sent under cover instead, but the already
dangerous venture turns deadly after he exposes a major
player in the Mexican drug trade.
LOVE (AMOUR)
Runtime 127 min
MPAA Rating PG-13 for mature thematic material
including a disturbing act, and for brief language.
Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva,
Isabelle Huppert, Michael Haneke
Genre Drama
Synopsis Octogenarians Georges and Anne are re-
tired music teachers whose daughter lives abroad
with her family. When Anne suffers a stroke and is
left paralyzed on one side of her body, the couple's
abiding love for each other is put to the test.
DARK SKIES
Runtime 95 min
MPAA Rating
PG-13 for Vio-
lence, Language,
Drug Content,
All Involving
Teens, Sexual
Material, Terror
Throughout.
Starring Keri
Russell, Josh
Hamilton, Dakota
Goyo, Kadan
Rockett, J.K.
Simmons, LJ
Benet, Rich Hutchman, Myndy Crist, Annie
Thurman, Jake Washburn, Ron Ostrow, Tom
Costello, Marion Kerr, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Josh
Stamberg
Genre Science fiction, Thriller
Synopsis Lacy (Keri Russell) and Daniel Bar-
rett (Josh Hamilton) share a peaceful life in the
suburbs with their sons, Jesse (Dakota Goyo)
and Sam (Kadan Rockett). However, that
peace soon shatters with a series of disturbing
events that escalate. When it becomes clear
that their family is being targeted by an
unimaginably terrifying, deadly -- and possibly
alien -- force, Daniel and Lacy draw on their
courage and determination to protect their
family and identify what is after them.
A GOOD DAY TO DIE
HARD
Open Nationwide
02/14/13
Runtime 98 min
MPAA Rating R for Vio-
lence, Language.
Starring Bruce Willis, Jai
Courtney, Sebastian
Koch, Yulia Snigir, Rasha
Bukvic, Cole Hauser,
Amaury Nolasco, Sergey
Kolesnikov, Mary Eliza-
beth Winstead, Roman
Luknr, Pter Taktsy,
Pasha D. Lychnikoff,
Melissa Tang, Rico Si-
monini, Catherine Kresge,
April Grace
Genre Action, Thriller
Synopsis New York City cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) ar-
rives in Moscow to track down his estranged son, Jack (Jai
Courtney). McClane thinks his son is a criminal, so it comes as
a shock when he learns that Jack is actually working under-
cover to protect Komarov (Sebastian Koch), a Russian govern-
ment whistleblower. With their own lives on the line, McClane
and Jack must overcome their differences in order to get Ko-
marov to safety and thwart a potentially disastrous crime in the
Chernobyl region.

21 AND OVER (R) Thu. 10:00 PM
JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (PG13) Thu. 10:00 PM
JACK THE GIANT SLAYER 3D (PG13) Thu. 10:00 PM
THE LAST EXORCISM PART II (PG13) Thu. 10:00 PM
DARK SKIES (PG13) Fri.-Thu. 12:25 2:50 5:15 7:40 10:05
SNITCH (PG13) Fri.-Wed. 12:20 2:40 5:00 7:20 7:45 9:40 10:10;
Thu. 12:20 2:40 5:00 7:20 7:45 9:40
ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH (PG) Fri. 12:15 2:30 4:40;
Sat.-Sun. 11:00 2:30 4:40; Mon.-Thu. 12:15 2:30 4:40
ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH 3D (PG) Fri. 12:45 3:00 5:20
7:30; Sat.-Sun. 11:30 3:00 5:20 7:30; Mon.-Thu. 12:45 3:00 5:20 7:30
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES (PG13) Fri. 1:55 4:45 7:35 10:20; Sat.-
Sun. 11:00 1:55 4:45 7:35 10:20; Mon.-Thu. 1:55 4:45 7:35 10:20
A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD (R) Fri.-Wed. 12:35 2:25 3:05
4:50 5:25 7:15 7:50 9:45 10:25; Thu. 12:35 2:25 3:05 4:50 5:25 7:15
7:50 10:25
SAFE HAVEN (PG13) Fri. 1:00 3:40 7:00 9:35; Sat.-Sun. 11:05
1:45 4:25 7:00 9:35; Mon.-Thu. 1:00 3:40 7:00 9:35
IDENTITY THIEF (R) Fri. 1:50 4:30 7:10 9:50; Sat.-Sun. 11:10
1:50 4:30 7:10 9:50; Mon.-Tue. 1:50 4:30 7:10 9:50; Wed. 1:50 4:30
9:50; Thu. 1:50 4:30 7:10 9:50
SIDE EFFECTS (R) Fri.-Wed. 10:15 PM
WARM BODIES (PG13) Fri. 2:15 4:35 7:05 9:30; Sat.-Sun. 11:50
2:15 4:35 7:05 9:30; Mon.-Wed. 2:15 4:35 7:05 9:30; Thu. 2:15 4:35
7:05
HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (R) Fri.-Thu. 12:00 PM
TIMES FOR FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 28
*A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD (R)
10:30 am | 11:15 am | 12:15 pm | 1:15 pm
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 4:45 pm
| 5:45 pm | 6:45 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm
| 9:30 pm | 10:15 pm
*D-BOX A GOOD DAY TO DIE H (R)
11:15 am | 2:00 pm | 4:45 pm | 7:30 pm |
10:15 pm
A HAUNTED HOUSE (R) | 10:30 am
12:45 pm | 3:00 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:30 pm
| 9:45 pm
*BULLET TO THE HEAD (R) | 10:50 am
| 1:35 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:05 pm | 9:50 pm
*DARK SKIES (PG-13) | 11:25 am
| 2:00 pm | 4:45 pm | 7:35 pm | 10:20 pm
*IDENTITY THIEF (R) | 10:30 am
| 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 4:30 pm
| 6:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 9:30 pm | 10:30 pm
PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) | 10:40 am
| 1:30 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:10 pm | 10:00 pm
2D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG)
| 11:00 am | 4:30 pm | 10:15 pm
*SAFE HAVEN (PG-13) | 10:30 am
| 1:20 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:20 pm | 10:20 pm
*SIDE EFFECTS(R) 10:30 am | 11:00 am
| 1:25 pm | 1:55 pm | 4:20 pm | 4:50 pm
| 7:15 pm | 7:45 pm | 10:10 pm | 10:35 pm
*STAND UP GUYS (R)1:45 pm | 7:15 pm
2D THE HOBBIT (PG-13)
| 10:40 am | 2:20 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:40 pm
THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBO (R)
| 12:50 pm | 4:00 pm | 7:10 pm | 10:20 pm
*WARM BODIES (PG-13) | 10:30 am
| 1:15 pm | 4:00 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:30 pm
2D WRECK-IT RALPH (PG) | 10:45 am
| 1:40 pm | 4:40 pm | 7:40 pm | 10:30 pm
*ZERO DARK THIRTY (R)
| 11:05 am | 2:35 pm | 6:05 pm | 9:35 pm
* -- denotes Pass Restricted features
EAST POINTE
MOVIES 12
I10 & Lee Trevino
Schedule good for
Friday February 22nd
PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7
Schedule good for 2 /22 - 2 /28
A HAUNTED HOUSE (R) 5:30 pm | 7:45 pm
| 10:00 pm
GANGSTER SQUAD(R)4:15pm|7:00pm|
9:40 pm
| 5:05 pm | 9:55 pm
3D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) 7:30
pm
THE GUILT TRIP (PG13)4:20 pm | 6:45 pm
| 9:05 pm
THE LAST STAND(R)4:20pm|6:50p|9:25 p
TWILIGHT BREAKING DAWN 2 (PG13)
| 4:40 pm | 7:20 pm | 10:00 pm
2D WRECK IT RALPH (PG)4:30pm|9:45pm
3D WRECK IT RALPH (PG) 7:10 pm
2200 N. Yarbrough
Premiere Cinemas
6101 Gateway West S.15
AHAUNTED HOUSE (R) 11:45a | 2:20p | 4:25p |
7:15p | 9:20p
BROKEN CITY11:00a | 1:25p | 3:55p | 7:00p | 9:30p
GANGSTER SQUAD10:55a | 1:30p | 4:05p | 7:05p |
9:40p
3D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) 3:50p | 9:00p
RED DAWN (2012) (PG13) 11:15a | 1:35p | 4:45p |
7:20p | 9:35p
| 11:10a | 11:50a | 2:15p | 4:30p | 6:40p | 7:30p | 9:50p
3D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) 1:30p
2D TEXAS CHAINSAW(R) 11:25a | 4:00p | 9:20p
3D TEXAS CHAINSAW(R) 1:40p | 7:10p
THE GUILT TRIP (PG13) 11:35a | 1:55p | 4:10p |
6:35p | 9:05p
THE LAST STAND (R) 11:20a | 1:50p | 4:20p | 6:50p
| 9:45p
TWILIGHT SAGA:BREAKINGDAWN, PART 2 (PG
13) 11:30a | 2:05p | 4:50p | 7:25p | 10:00p
THIS IS 40 (R) 4:35p | 9:55p
2D WRECKIT RALPH (PG)
| 11:05a | 1:45p | 4:15p | 6:45p | 7:25p | 9:25p
3D WRECKIT RALPH (PG)
| 11:40a | 2:10p
Schedule good for 2/22- 2/28
CINEMARK CIELO VISTA
Gateway West Blvd/Cielo Vista Mall
CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10
Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa
SnitchPG-13112 Mins
Digital Cinema
11:50am | 1:10pm |
2:25pm | 3:45pm |
5:00pm | 6:20pm |
7:35pm | 8:55pm |
10:15pm | 11:30pm
Midnight Showtimes
(Late Friday Night)
12:01am
Dark SkiesPG-1395
MinsDigital Cinema
11:15am | 12:35pm
| 1:55pm | 3:15pm
| 4:35pm | 5:55pm
| 7:15pm | 8:35pm
| 9:55pm | 11:15pm
Midnight Showtimes
(Late Friday Night)
12:05am
A Good Day to Die
Hard R98 Mins
11:30am | 2:10pm |
4:50pm | 7:30pm |
10:10pm
Digital Cinema
12:25pm | 1:20pm |
3:05pm | 3:55pm |
5:45pm | 6:40pm |
8:25pm | 9:20pm |
11:05pm Midnight
Showtimes (Late Fri-
day Night) 12:01am
Safe Haven PG-
13115 Mins Digital
Cinema 11:05am |
12:40pm | 2:00pm |
3:35pm | 4:55pm |
6:30pm | 7:50pm |
9:25pm | 10:45pm
Midnight Showtimes
(Late Friday Night)
12:05am
Identity Thief R111
MinsDigital Cinema
11:25am | 12:45pm
| 2:20pm | 3:50pm
| 5:15pm | 6:45pm
| 8:10pm | 9:40pm
| 11:00pm
Cinemark Oscar
Shorts NR204 Mins
Digital Cinema
12:00pm | 4:00pm |
8:00pm
Escape From Planet
Earth PG89 Mins
12:20pm | 2:50pm
| 5:25pm | 7:55pm
| 10:25pmDigital Cin-
ema 11:00am |
1:30pm | 4:10pm |
6:35pm | 9:05pm
Beautiful Creatures
PG-13123 Mins
Digital Cinema
12:55pm | 4:05pm |
7:10pm | 8:40pm |
10:20pm | 11:35pm
Side Effects
R105 MinsDigital Cin-
ema 12:30pm |
3:20pm | 6:10pm |
9:00pm
Warm Bodies
PG-1398 Mins
Digital Cinema
12:05pm | 2:40pm |
5:30pm | 8:15pm |
10:55pm
Hansel & Gretel:
Witch Hunters
R88 Mins
2:35pm | 7:45pm
Digital Cinema
11:55am | 5:10pm |
10:35pm
Mama PG-13100
MinsDigital Cinema
11:10am | 2:05pm |
4:45pm | 7:40pm |
10:30pm
Silver Linings Play-
book R122 Mins
Digital Cinema
11:20am | 2:30pm |
5:35pm
Schedule good for Friday Feb 22nd
TINSELTOWN
Snitch PG-13112 Mins
10:15am | 1:20pm |
4:25pm | 7:30pm |
10:20pm
Dark SkiesPG-1395
MinsDigital Cinema
9:40am | 12:55pm |
4:05pm | 7:10pm |
10:05pm
A Good Day to Die
HardR98 Mins 9:25am
| 12:40pm | 3:50pm
| 7:00pm | 10:00pm
Digital Cinema
10:30am | 1:40pm |
4:50pm | 8:10pm |
10:50pm
Safe Haven PG-13115
Mins Digital Cinema
9:30am | 12:50pm |
4:15pm|7:40pm|
10:30pm
Identity Thief R111
MinsDigital Cinema
9:10am | 10:25am |
12:10pm | 1:35pm |
3:10pm | 4:45pm |
6:40pm | 7:55pm |
9:45pm | 10:45pm
Cinemark Oscar
ShortsNR204 Mins
Digital Cinema
12:00pm | 4:00pm |
8:00pm
Escape From Planet
Earth PG89
Mins9:00am |11:55am
| 3:00pm |
6:00pmDigital Cinema
9:50am | 1:00pm |
3:55pm|6:50pm|
9:30pm
Beautiful Creatures
PG-13123 MinsDigital
Cinema 9:05am |
12:05pm | 3:05pm |
6:30pm | 9:50pm
Side Effects R105
Mins
Digital Cinema
10:35am|1:45pm |
4:40pm| 7:50pm|
10:35pm
Warm BodiesPG-1398
MinsDigital Cinema
9:45am | 12:45pm |
3:40pm | 7:20pm |
10:10pm
Hansel & Gretel:
Witch HuntersR88
Mins9:15am
Django Unchained
R165 MinsDigital Cin-
ema 9:00pm
Silver Linings Play-
bookR122 MinsDigital
Cinema 9:20am |
12:15pm | 3:15pm |
6:10pm | 9:10pm
Snitch PG-13112 MinsDigital
Cinema 10:20am | 1:20pm |
4:20pm |7:20pm | 10:20pm
Cinemark Oscar Shorts
NR204 MinsDigital Cinema
12:00pm | 4:00pm | 8:00pm
Escape From Planet Earth
PG89 Mins10:00am |
1:00pm | 4:00pm | 7:00pm
Digital Cinema 11:00am |
2:00pm | 5:00pm | 8:00pm
Beautiful CreaturesPG-13
123 MinsDigital Cinema
10:30am | 1:30pm |
4:30pm| 7:30pm | 10:30pm
Hansel & Gretel: Witch
Hunters R88 Mins7:35pm |
10:35pmDigital Cinema
10:00am | 1:00pm |
4:00pm | 7:00pm | 10:00pm
Love (Amour) PG-13127
Mins Digital Cinema 10:05am
| 1:05pm | 4:05pm |
7:05pm | 10:05pm
Mama PG-13100 Mins
1:25pm | 4:25pm | 7:25pm
| 10:25pm
Gangster SquadR110 Mins
Digital Cinema 1:35pm |
4:35pm | 7:35pm |
10:35pm
Django Unchained R165
MinsDigital Cinema
10:45am | 2:30pm |
6:15pm | 10:00pm
Les MisrablesPG-13158
MinsDigital Cinema
9:45pm
The ImpossiblePG-13103
MinsDigital Cinema 10:35am
Monsters, Inc.G92 Mins
10:15am | 1:15pm | 4:15pm
Life of Pi PG125 Mins2:00pm
| 8:00pm Digital Cinema
11:00am | 5:00pm
Lincoln PG-13149 Mins
Digital Cinema
12:00pm | 3:25pm |
6:45pm | 10:00pm
Argo R120 Mins
1:15pm | 4:15pm | 7:15pm
| 10:15pm
Schedule good for 2/22
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
(PG13)12:40 | 4:15 | 7:10 | 10:05
DARK SKIES (PG13)11:00 | 1:25
| 4:15 | 7:20 | 9:50 | 12:15am
ESCAPE FROM PLANET
EARTH 2D(PG)11:30 | 4:10 |
12:10am
ESCAPE FROM PLANET
EARTH 3D (PG)1:50 | 7:30 | 9:50
GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, A
(R)11:00 | 12:00 | 1:30 | 2:30 |
4:00 | 5:00 | 7:00 | 7:45 | 9:30 |
10:15 | 12:00am
HANSEL & GRETEL:WITCH-
HUNTER 2D (R)12:00 | 2:25 |
4:50 | 7:20 | 9:45 | 12:15am
HANSEL & GRETEL:WITCH-
HUNTER 3D (R)
11:30 | 2:00 | 4:25 | 7:15 | 9:40
HAUNTED HOUSE, A (R)12:00 |
2:20|4:40 | 7:40 | 10:00 | 12:15am
IDENTITY THIEF (R)11:00 | 1:35
| 4:20 | 7:10 | 10:00 | 12:00am
MAMA (PG13)11:15 | 1:40 | 4:05
| 7:15 | 9:45 | 12:15am
PARKER (R)
11:45 | 2:35 | 5:25 | 8:15 | 11:05
SAFE HAVEN (PG13)1:00 | 4:15
| 7:15 | 10:00 | 12:05am
SIDE EFFECTS (R)
11:00 | 1:40 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 10:00
SILVER LINING PLAYBOOK (R)
2:30 | 8:55
SNITCH (PG13)11:00 | 1:25 |
4:10 | 7:15 | 9:40 | 12:05am
WARM BODIES (PG13)11:00 |
1:30 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 9:45 | 12:15am
ZERO DARK THIRTY (R)11:00 |
5:25
Now Showing
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
Runtime 123 min
MPAA Rating PG-13 for
Some Sexual Material, Scary
Images, Violence.
Starring Alden Ehrenreich,
Alice Englert, Jeremy Irons,
Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum,
Thomas Mann, Emma
Thompson, Eileen Atkins,
Margo Martindale, Zoey
Deutch, Tiffany Boone,
Rachel Brosnahan, Kyle
Gallner, Pruitt Taylor Vince,
Robin Skye, Randy Redd
Genre Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis In the small town of
Gatlin, S.C., teenage Ethan
Wate (Alden Ehrenreich) sees his static world shaken by the ar-
rival of Lena Duchannes (Alice Englert), the niece of town pa-
triarch Macon Ravenwood (Jeremy Irons). Immediately, Ethan
feels drawn to Lena, even though destruction seems to surround
her, and she has supernatural powers that are beyond her con-
trol. Worse still, a curse looms for Lena at the approach of her
16th birthday -- a time when the forces of either light or dark
will claim her.
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Out & About
Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are
from February 21st - 28th, 2013
NORTHEAST/
CENTRAL
Sylvia El Paso Play-
house, 2501 Montana, presents
A.R. Gurneys comedy about a
dog and her newly-adopted
family Feb. 9-March 2. Di-
rected by Moises Hinojos.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sun-
day. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors,
$7 military/students with ID;
$5 students under 18). Informa-
tion: 532-1317, elpasoplay-
house.com.
An upper class man adopts a
stray female dog and soon finds
her clashing with his work,
marriage, friends and other as-
pects of his life in hilarious
ways.
Black History Month
Parade and Rally
The annual Inter-Club Council
Black History Month Parade
begins at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 23, at Montana and Persh-
ing and travels east on Montana
to Copia then south to Missouri
ending at Mary Webb Park. The
rally immediately follows the
parade noon to 3 p.m. in Mary
Webb Park, with vendor
booths, family activities and
entertainment. Admission is
free. Information: 241-6046 or
interclubcouncil.homestead.co
m.
EASTSIDE
Lowbrow Palace 111
E. Robinson. Doors open at 9
p.m. Age 18 and older welcome
($3 ticket surcharge for age 18-
20), unless listed otherwise.
Tickets for most shows avail-
able online at ticketbully.com
or holdmyticket.com. Informa-
tion: 356-0966 or lowbrow.el-
paso@gmail.com.
Ramona Falls The
musical brainchild of Brent
Knoph is Friday, Feb. 22.
Tickets: $10.
DOWNTOWN/
WESTSIDE
El Paso Michelob
Ultra Marathon and
1/2 Marathon The 6th
annual multi-state marathon
and half-marathon and Jarritos
5K run/walk is Sunday, Feb.
24. First 100 participants to
register receive a free, limited
edition In-Training technical
t-shirt courtesy of the El Paso
Marathon. Information: 274-
5222 or elpasomarathon.org.
Registration through Feb. 22:
$90 full marathon; $60 half-
marathon and $35 5K.
Registration during the pre-
Race Expo is $100 full
marathon; $70 half-marathon
and $40 5K.
Military discount of $5 per
race.
The route starts atop the
Franklin Mountains on the
northern edge of the city, down
Transmountain Road, through
Fort Bliss to the Austin Terrace
neighborhood and finishes in
Downtown El Paso. The eleva-
tion drop is 1, 519 feet; USATF
Certified and is a Boston
Marathon qualifying race.
Half marathon begins and
ends at the marathon finish line
located in Union Plaza District
goes to the Austin Terrace
neighborhood and back.
The 5K goes through down-
town past the Magoffin Home,
San Jacinto Plaza and the Plaza
Theater ending at Union Plaza.
Grease - UTEP Dinner
Theatre presents the hit 50s
musical by Jim Jacobs and
Warren Casey Feb. 1-March 1.
Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday
through Saturday, with dinner
matinee at 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 3, and non-dinner mati-
nees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
10, 17 and 24. Tickets: $45 Fri-
day and Saturday; $40 Wednes-
day, Thursday and Sunday
dinner matinees; $26 non-din-
ner matinees ($2 discount for
all tickets for UTEP
faculty/staff/ alumni associa-
tion members; group of 20 or
more; ages 4-12; non UTEP-
students, military; $10 discount
for UTEP students). Informa-
tion: 747-6060.
This record-breaking musical
follows the senior class of 1959
at Rydell High School includ-
ing gum-smacking, hip-shaking
Pink Ladies and their hot-rod-
ding, ducktailed boys, with hits
such as Summer Nights, We
Go Together, Greased Light-
nin Look and Me, Im San-
dra Dee.
Hit The Road Jack!
The UTEP Department of
Theatre and Dance presents a
Tribute to the Songs of Ray
Charles and Other Dances for
its spring dance performance
Feb. 15-24 in the Fox Fine Arts
Wise Family Theatre. Choreo-
graphed by Myron Nadel and
Lisa Smith. Showtimes are 8
p.m. Thursday through Satur-
day and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $12 ($10 UTEP fac-
ulty/staff/alumni association
members, seniors, military,
groups of 10 or more and non-
UTEP students; $9 UTEP stu-
dents and children age 4 to 12).
Information: 747-5118 or the-
atredance.utep.edu.
Featuring the world renowned
blues and soul music of Ray
Charles as inspiration, this fas-
cinating work explores rela-
tionships gone wrong.
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The San Elizario Historic District will
present Two FREE GUIDED WALKING
TOURS of the Nationally recognized
Historic District on the 4th Sunday of
every month. Next Tour Date: Febru-
ary 24, 2013. Tour Times are at Noon
and 3 PM. Participants are asked... to
gather at the Main ...Street Mercantile,
15 minutes prior to the tour. The tour
will take approximately one hour and
a half. This is a walking tour, at a slow
pace.
Learn about the 17 historic sites of
San Elizario, about the arrival of Don
Juan de Onate to the area in 1598 and
the First Thanksgiving Celebration,
learn about the Presidio de San
Elizario and the San Elcear Chapel on
the Mission Trail. You will learn about
the Apache Peace Camp, the visit by
infamous William H Bonney (Billy the
Kid) and the long remembered Salt
War of 1877. Visit the Veterans Memo-
rial Museum (Eduardo M Pedregon
Museum)and the Veterans Walk. Stroll
the original Camino Real and don't
forget your camera!! Texas History,
starts in San Elizario!
Directions to the San Elizario Historic
District: From Downtown, East on
Loop 375 or From I-10, South on Loop
375, Exit on Socorro Road (Exit 47),
East on Socorro Road, Seven Miles to
San Elizario. The Historic District is
on the Right.
Look for the Brown signs.
Information: 915-851-0093
Address: Main Street Mercantile, 1501
Main Street, San Elizario, Texas 79849
/ Street Parking is free.
TWO FREE GUIDED WALKING TOURS
Black History Month at UTEP Many events are
free. Information: Amanda Lowder (African American Studies
Program) 747-8650 or ALowder@utep.edu.
Against The Odds Film Series screenings are noon Fridays in
UTEP Librarys Blumberg Auditorium. All films are followed by
a moderated discussion. Feb. 22: Pride. Discussion led by
Music Department Professor John Siqueiros.
Black Student Union Film Series every Wednesday in February
in the Liberal Arts Building: Feb. 20: A Time to Kill, 2:15
p.m. in Room 108.
Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 16th annual event
presented by KISS-FM is Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Camino Real
Hotel. The expo, features three bridal fashion shows, and several
vendor booths in the hotels grand ballroom, mezzanine, and
lobby. Admission is free. Information: 544-9550 or 534-3000.
Pet-A-Fair El Paso Parks and Recreation hosts its inaugu-
ral event for pet owners and pets 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
23, at Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge, with in-
door and outdoor activities such as exhibitions, vets, groomers,
adoptions, immunizations, discounts, pictures and more. Admis-
sion is free; (vendor booth fee is $45). Information: 544-0753,
240-3310 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
The first ever Perro Feo (ugliest dog) contest is also planned.
Womans Auxiliary Benefit The UTEP Womans
Auxiliary will host its 2013 Scholarship Benefit, Strike Up The
Band, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Wyndham El
Paso Airport, 2027 Airway, with special raffles, silent auction and
entertainment by the UTEP Band, directed by Andre Feagin. Par-
ticipants can meet scholarship recipients and Miner athletes. In-
formation/reservations: 373-5110
All money raised from the benefit goes to scholarships for
UTEP students and programs.
Hal Marcus Gallery 1308 N. Oregon. New hours are
noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday or by appointment. Information: 533-9090 or halmar-
cus.com.
The gallery is owned and operated by local artist Hal Marcus
and his wife, Gallery Director Patricia Medici.
Showing Feb. 21-April 30: 3 Generations, works by
three generations of El Paso artists: Fern Thurston, Eugene
Thurston and Holly Cox; respectively grandmother, father and
daughter.
Fern Thurston (1870-1956) painted in oil and was known
mostly for her florals and landscapes. She helped organize the Art
Study Group at the El Paso Womens Club in 1924; participated
the First Sun Carnival Exhibit of 1949, was a charter member of
El Paso Art Association and a founding member of the El Paso
Art Guild.
Eugene Thurston (1896-1993) is collected widely in El Paso and
especially by Early Texas Art enthusiasts.
Holly Thurston Cox is still actively creating art. She is consid-
ered an expert on Early Texas and Early El Paso Art and she co-
authored Into the Desert Light Early El Paso Art 1850-1960,
published by the El Paso Museum of Art.
Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.
Supernite The Late Night Social Club events are 9 p.m.
on selected Saturdays at The Network, 317 E. Mills. Tickets: $10
in advance;...Continued on next page
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New Album Presente Available
March 5 on Sony Masterworks
Featuring Academy Award-Win-
ning Composer/Musician
Founder and Producer Gustavo
Santaolalla
Latin Grammy-winning band Bajofondo an-
nounce they will tour throughout North Amer-
ica in March and April in support of their
forthcoming album Presente due out March 5
on Sony Masterworks. The band creates the
contemporary sound of the Rio de La Plata, the
river that separates and unites Argentina and
Uruguay. Their inimitable sound uses the re-
gion's rich musical legacy of tango, folklore,
and milonga as a foundation for their genre-de-
fying compositions that fearlessly cross-polli-
nate them with other styles. On stage,
Bajofondo's eight members use traditional in-
struments like bandonen alongside live video
mixing, samples, and scratches to spellbinding
effect. The North American tour is a chance to
see one of the most acclaimed live acts in the
world that recently drew hundreds of thousands
at an outdoor performance in Buenos Aires.
Bajofondo have just released the video for Pre-
sente's lead single "Pide Piso" yes-
terday exclusively on MTV Iggy &
Terra.com in the U.S. The video
was directed by the band founder
and producer Gustavo Santaolalla.
The animated video imagines the
track as a 1980s 8-bit video game
with romance on the streets of
Latin America at its heart.
For more information about
Bajofondo visit
www.bajofondomusic.com
North American Tour 2013
March 18 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theaters
March 19 San Francisco, CA @ Bimbos
March 21 Seattle, WA @ Neumos
March 24 Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural center
March 25 Chicago , IL @ Old Town Scool of Folk
March 27 Boston, MA @ Paradise
March 28 New York, NY @ Stage48
April 2 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
April 4 San Juan, Puerto Rico @ Cuartel De Ballaja
JUAN DE MARCOS
& THE AFRO
CUBAN ALL STARS
2013 US TOUR
Washington, D.C. February 13, 2013- Cuban
music fans have a rare opportunity to experience
Juan de Marcos and the Afro Cuban All Stars for
the first time in El Paso, Texas, on Sunday,
March 3, 2013! As part of a 25 city US Tour; the
Afro- Cuban All Stars are touring from the West
coast to El Paso and Dallas before heading East to
Maine, New York City, Boston and more.
The Afro-Cuban All Stars Orchestra is the creation
of acclaimed Cuban bandleader, Juan de Marcos
Gonzalez. Juan de Marcos is best known as the
creator of the Grammy Award winning group and
Oscar nominated documentary of the same
name; Buena Vista Social Club. Deemed the
Quincy Jones of Cuba, he built the Afro-Cuban
All Stars with Cubas finest musicians & vocalists
of all ages and genres.
Take a sneak peek of whats in store when Juan De
Marcos & The Afro Cuban All Stars take the stage
online from their performances at Jazz Alley in
Seattle last week. This performance is on KCTS
PBS Channel 9 from the new arts program;
"Pie. http://kcts9.org/pie#/clip/1
Juan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All
Stars, Sunday, March 3rd, 7:00PM
at UTEP Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets at
the UTEP Ticket Center
915.747.5234 or ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, March 3rd, 7:00pm
at UTEP Magoffin Auditorium.
Legendary Orchestra First Time
Performance in El Paso Texas!!
... $15 at the door. Tickets: $10 ($15 ages 18-
20); available at ticketbully.com. Feb. 23: Ses-
sion Victim Live.
Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso. All shows
are all-ages (16 and older), unless listed other-
wise. Information: 351-9909 or
trickyfalls.com. Tickets for most shows avail-
able at All That Music, Bowie Feathers,
Marias Closet, Eloise and online at holdmyt-
icket.com.
Figures Adventures in Time and Space
Tour The electro house artist performs at
9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, with Ariok and Dot-
tkom. Tickets: $15 (available at
wantickets.com).
Terry Barber Showtime El Paso pres-
ents the countertenor at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 24, at Abraham Chavez Theatre.Ticket in-
formation: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
Barber joined the roster of the Metropolitan
Opera in 2002 for their staging of Sly, star-
ring Placido Domingo. In 2001, he made his
New York City Opera debut in Il Ritorno
dUlisse in Patria and covered Daniel Taylor in
the NYC Operas production of Handels Ri-
naldo, starring David Daniels. He made his
debut at Carnegie Hall in 2004, singing the
role of Orlovsky in Die Fledermaus.
Music Forum El Paso The organi-
zation presents the El Paso Clarinet Consort in
a free concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,, Feb. 24 at
the El Paso Museum of Art. Information: mu-
sicforum-elpaso.org.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra -
The Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 22-23, in the Plaza The-
atre, with guest violinist Livia Sohn. Guest
conductor, returning from last year is Peter
Rubardt conducting the orchestra in
Beethovens Symphony No. 5, op. 67, C
minor, Korngolds Violin concert, op. 35, D
major and Bernsteins On the Waterfront.
Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Entering his 16th season as Music Director of
the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Rubardt
continues to inspire artistic excellence and to
create innovative programs for the Pensacola
community. During his tenure with the PSO,
Rubardt is credited with significantly raising
the orchestras artistic level, and with serving
the Pensacola community by initiating pops,
chamber orchestra, and family concerts. Prior
to his appointment in Pensacola, Rubardt
served four seasons as the Associate Conductor
of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, which
followed three seasons as Resident Conductor
of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. He
conducted numerous subscription and Pops
performances, educational programs and re-
gional tours with both orchestras, and led the
New Jersey in a highly praised evening of op-
eratic favorites at Irelands Adare Festival.
SOUTHERN
NEW MExICO
Spencer Theater for Per-
forming Arts Airport Hwy
220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles
north of downtown Ruidoso).. Infor-
mation: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-
7872 or spencertheater.com.
Pre-show buffets are $20.
Monty Pythons Spamalot is at 7
p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Spamalot
loosely tells the legendary tale of King
Arthur and his Knights of the Round
Table. Features a bevy of beautiful
showgirls, cows, killer rabbits and
French people. CONT/NEXT PAGE
Nightlife calendar
Continued from page 39... Tickets: $76
and $79.
Gathering of Quilts The Winter
Quilters of Sierra Countys annual quilt
Show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Satur-
day, Feb. 22-23, at Ralph Edwards Civic
Center, 460 4th Street in Truth of Conse-
quences, N.M., with quilts by local quil-
ters, quilt raffle and guessing games.
Donations for the guild taken at the door.
Information: winterquilters@yahoo.com.
Music on Main Street In cele-
bration of ArtForms For The Love Of Art
Month, the Dona Ana Arts Council and
Downtown Las Cruces Partnership will
host the month-long music series with
local and national musical talent Tuesday
and Friday evenings, and Valentines Day,
at various locations throughout the down-
town Las Cruces area. All events are free,
unless otherwise listed. Information: (575)
523-6403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com or.
The Hard Road Trio Acoustic
Americana bluegrass trio of Steve Smith,
Chris Sanders and Anne Luna, performs at
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Rio Grande
Theatre. Suggested donation: $10.
Dusty Low Trio The alternative coun-
try band performs 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb.
22, at the Bistro and Ale House.
Our Town American Southwest
Theatre Company presents Thornton
Wilders slice of Americana Feb. 22-
March 10 at NMSUs new Center for the
Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. The play fol-
lows the Gibbs and Webb families and
their neighbors in small town Grovers
Corner, New Hampshire. Show time is
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, plus 2 p.m.
Sunday (second and third week of produc-
tion) and 7:30 p.m. the final Thursday of
the production. Tickets: $15 ($13 sen-
iors/NMSU staff and faculty with ID; $10
NMSU students and students age 3-17
with current school ID). Opening night
sold out. Information: (575) 646-4515.
WEST TExAS
Texas Cowboy Poetry
Gathering The 27th annual gath-
ering is Feb. 22-24 at Sul Ross State Uni-
versity in Alpine, Texas. The second oldest
of its kind in the country, the event offers
stage shows and individual performances
by nationally known cowboy poets, musi-
cians and storytellers. Information: (432)
837-2326, 1-800-561-3712 or cowboy-po-
etry.org.
This years headliners are Dale Burson,
Bob Campbell, Jeff Gore, Kristyn Harris,
Yvonne Hollenbeck, Carole Jarvis, Jean
Prescott, R.P. Smith, Jay Snider and Andy
Wilkinson.
A performance by cowboy poet and author
Baxter Black is 10:30 a.m. at SRSUs Mar-
shall Auditorium. Admission: $10.
Recitations of poetry and music are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
throughout the Sul Ross campus, starting
with an open session at 9 a.m. each day.
Sessions are free.
A poetry session is 1 p.m. Friday, in Mar-
shall Auditorium to raise money for a
Poets Memorial on the Sul Ross cam-
pus. This years show is 100 Percent
Original Cowboy Songwriters. Admis-
sion is a $5 minimum donation.
Showcase performances are 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, in Marshall Auditorium.
Tickets: $12.50.
A chuckwagon breakfast is 7:30 to 8:30
a.m. each morning at Poets Grove (East
side of Kokernot Field). Cost: $5.
Feb 22nd
HERNAN CATTANEO| Fri.Feb 22nd ELP NOVA
LUNA Presented by SMG EVENTS & DDP
Feb 23rd
SUPERNITE W/ SESSION VICTIM LIVE SHOW
(DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR, BERLIN) @The Network
March 2nd
Derrick Carter @The Network
March 8th
CALVIN HARRIS in con-
cert | Fri.Mar.8th El Paso Pre-
sented by SMG Events & DDP
@Buchannans Event Center
Februrary 26th
Alcoa - Bone & Marrow
Atoms For Peace - AMOK
Bret Michaels -
Good Songs &
Great Friends
Doldrums -
Lesser Evil
Emmylou Harris
& Rodney Crow-
ell - Old Yellow
Moon
Girl Names - The
New Life
Gold Fields -
Black Sun
Golden Grrrls - Golden
Grrrls
Joan Armatrading -
Starlight
Johnny Marr - The
Messenger
Justin Hayward - Spir-
its Of The Western Sky
KMFDM - KUNST
Metal Mother - Ionika
Mister Lies - Mowgli
Mount Moriah - Mir-
acle Temple
Plumb - Need You
Now
Sally Shapiro -
Somewhere Else
Shout Out Louds -
Optica
Steve Wilson - The
Raven That Refused
to Sing
The Mavericks - In
Time
The Sharp Things -
Green Is Good
Twenty Two Hundred
- Carnaval De Vnus
Various Cruelties -
Various Cruelties
Wildfire - ...On the
Heart
Woodpigeon -
Thumbtacks + Glue
Young Boys - New
York Sun
Music Releases
Los Angeles-born, New York City-based
DJ/Producer Clockwork is no stranger
to the world of electronic music. The
young producer was one of the many
18 year olds circulating the dance
music blogospehere with various boot-
leg remixes. But in 2011, armed with
support and guidance from fellow
young guns Felix Cartal and AutoEro-
tique, Clockwork emerged from the
throng of bedroom producers. His sin-
gle Squad Up, an original track that
was played out at festivals around the
world, quickly caught the attention of
internationally renowned DJ, and Dim
Mak chief, Steve Aoki. Aoki signed
Clockwork immediately, making him
the youngest artist ever signed to Dim
Maks prolific roster.
Since the signing, Clockwork has offi-
cially remixed work for artists across the
dance music spectrum, from Steve
Aoki to Dimitri Vegas. His bootleg remix
of Aviciis notorious big room anthem
Levels reached over 80,000 plays on
Soundcloud, 2 million views on
Youtube, and garnered international
radio play.
Clockworks distinctive bass-heavy, big
room sound has helped him gain sup-
port from the likes of Tiesto, Steve An-
gello, Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, and
everyone in between. His DJ sets are
always as high energy and innovative
as his productions, helping earn him
an upcoming international tour as well
as a spot on the line-up at the 2011
Hard Haunted Mansion Festival. With
2011 emerged the unique, big-room
sounds that define Clockwork, but it
truly is just the beginning. With a prolific
propensity to create, a progressive
production style, and a genuine love
for the performance, Clockworks fu-
ture is looking bright.
Look for more great produc-
tions from Clockwork in 2013!
Dj Spotlight |Clockwork
Golf
ITS GOOD FOR YOUR GAME
ASK THE PRO
Insider
By T.J. TOMASI
Be a divot devotee
Hitting into a divot may be a bad break, but
playing out of a divot is not as difficult as
most club golfers expect. Based on the posi-
tion of the ball in the divot, different tech-
niques are required.
Regardless of where the ball lies in the divot,
always stand closer to your ball. This sets the
club shaft more upright, reducing the chance
that your clubhead will catch the edge of the
divot.
If your ball lies in the front of the divot, your
goal is to nip it out with your regular swing.
If your ball trickles into a divot and rests at
the edge of the back lip, you have to dig it
out, so plan for a low, running shot:
Play the ball about 2 inches behind the center
of your stance and choose one more club
than normal. Choke down about 1 inch and
swing abruptly down on the back of the ball,
using an abbreviated follow-through.
If the divot points left of the target, open
your clubface to produce a fade back to the
target, and then swing down the divot line. If
the divot points right of the target, close your
clubface slightly to promote a draw back to
the target and simply let your swing path fol-
low the divot line.
Summary:
[ 1 ] Let the shape of the divot shape your
swing.
[ 2 ] Keep the majority of your weight on
your front foot during the swing (about
60/40).
[ 3 ] Make a complete shoulder turn.
[ 4 ] Let your finish be dictated by the posi-
tion of the ball in the divot abbreviated
for the punch shot from the back of the divot
and a full finish from the front.
[ 5 ] Think hit down and position the ball
in your stance according to the position of
the ball in the divot back when its at the
back of the divot and more forward when its
toward the front.
This looks like a bad lie, but since I have com-
plete access to the back of the ball, Im going to
use my normal swing. Dont improvise if you
dont have to.
This junior player caught a bad break 30
yards from the green, and his only choice
was to chop down on the ball to blast it out of
the back of a divot.
GOLF SPOKEN HERE
The strange things that
happen in golf when
youre under stress, and
logic and rational think-
ing take a vacation.
Bonehead effect
You make an appointment for a brain scan, then
you forget it. What does that say?
David Feherty, on his aphasia (difficulty remembering words)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The long putter has
a long history
Q: I saw your post on anchoring
and wonder: What do you base
your conclusion on, that the ruling
bodies (USGA and R&A) took ac-
tion because of the increasing
number of tour players using the
anchored grip? I thought it was be-
cause the procedure was deemed
not to be a true golf stroke. Eric
W., Port St. Lucie, Fla.
A: Both groups say anchoring is
not a true stroke, but I think thats
a red herring. Here is what Peter
Dawson, chief executive of the
R&A, said:
Anchored strokes have become
the preferred option for a growing
number of players, and this has
caused us to review these strokes
and their impact on the game. Our
concern is that anchored strokes
threaten to supplant traditional
putting strokes, which are integral
to the longstanding character of
the sport (emphasis added).
My take is that the real reasons for
banning anchoring are two: (1) Its
a violation of tradition, and (2) too
many golfers are doing it. But it
isnt a violation of tradition be-
cause way back in the early
1930s, Hall-of-Famer Paul Runyan
anchored a long putter to his belly.
And as far as numbers go, 85 per-
cent of players on the PGA Tour
do not use the long putter, and
only 2 percent of juniors in USGA
events use it.
Since its obvious that it isnt the
anchoring itself (or the ruling bod-
ies would have moved to enact a
ban long before this), the best way
to proceed is to have two sets of
rules one for strict golf and one
for fun golf.
(To Ask the Pro a question about
golf, email him at:
pblion@aol.com.)
Come from
ahead to lose
Mistakes under pressure are evident in intellectual as well
as physical tasks. Research shows that high concentra-
tions of a hormone called cortisol, secreted by the adrenal
gland, are present during stress, and this can disrupt intel-
lectual functions, thereby affecting physical performance.
This is a double-whammy for your golf game, where the
following sequence often occurs: You make a bad plan
with faulty calculations (analytical), perform poorly (physi-
cal), then immortalize the event by getting mad (emo-
tional).
The tour players
who have fallen
prey to the ravages
of dis-stress are
familiar names.
Arnold Palmer
started the 10th
hole on Sunday
with a seven-shot
lead at the 1966
U.S. Open, but lost
the title to Billy Casper. Seven up with nine to go? Who
wouldnt bet the ranch on the King?
All Jean van de Velde needed was a double bogey on the
last hole of the 1999 British Open, but he made a triple.
Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson have blown shots at
winning a major, and so have Rory McIlroy and Greg Nor-
man all by committing bonehead mistakes under pres-
sure.
Heres what Ray Floyd told Golf Magazine recently about
his failure to win the 1990 Masters at the age of 47: So
thats three huge mental errors in four holes. Is that the
pressure of a 47-year-old knowing its his last shot at the
Masters? Probably. Pressure is not just nervous swings. It
affects your mental outlook. That tournament still hurts,
because I always prided myself on mental toughness and
I lost because pressure got the better of me.
Refreshing honesty from the always honest Ray Floyd,
who, unless you played against him, was the most under-
estimated of the great players.
Insider Takeaway: Your golf swing, your fitness, your
equipment those are the easy parts of being a good
player. The fourth pillar how you run your brain is the
one that separates great from good and good from aver-
age.
THE GOLF DOCTOR
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The system includes tension bands and an
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comes in a variety of colors.
Two rulebooks better than one
Heres the good news: Out of the contro-
versy over a rule change barring anchoring
the club against your body has come a
focus on the much bigger problem of bi-
furcation: having one set of rules for the
competitive player and a different set for
the average golfer just having fun.
The arch-villain Goldfinger baited 007 be-
fore their epic match by saying, Strict
rules of golf, Mr. Bond? Of course, he
was not about to play by the rules, and nei-
ther, as it turned out, was James Bond.
They are certainly not the only ones who
play by their own rules a lot of golfers
do. Perhaps the most celebrated case in-
volved longtime USGA supporter Arnold
Palmer endorsing the use of a noncon-
forming driver (the ERC II) by Callaway
shortly after signing a lucrative contract
with Callaway. Palmer revealed that he
would use the driver in his matches with
the boys at Bay Hill, even though it was
against the strict rules of golf.
One way to think about the shadow rules
is to realize that since golfers have always
used them, they are an integral part of the
tradition of golf, to be embraced rather
than kept hidden in the closet.
Here are some of the de facto rules used in
normal amateur play that are not allowed
at the tournament level:
14-club limit is exceeded;
preferred lies allowed nudge it to a
better lie;
mulligans or do-overs allowed;
no stroke-and-distance penalty on an OB;
all water hazards played as laterals;
drop it anywhere for relief;
hit when ready;
use any club or ball type you want,
switching brands anytime.
Insider Takeaway: Instead of same
strokes for all the folks, its different
strokes for different folks. Which is much
more in line with the American way: Its
freedom of choice.
TEEING OFF
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By RICK MINTER / Universal Uclick
NEXT
UP...
Race: DRIVE4COPD 300
Where: Daytona International Speedway
When: Saturday, 1:00 p.m. (ET)
TV: ESPN 2
2012 Winner: James Buescher
SPRINT CUP
CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS NATIONWIDE SERIES
Race: Nextera Energy Resources 250
When: Friday, 8:30 p.m. (ET)
TV: SPEED
2012 Winner: John King
Race: Daytona 500
When: Sunday , 1:00 p.m. (ET)
TV: FOX
2012 Winner: Matt Kenseth (right)
F
or the first three days of Speed-
weeks at Daytona, all the buzz was
about Danica Patrick and what
she was doing off-track, specifically her
romance with fellow Sprint Cup rookie
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
But after Sundays pole qualifying for
the 55th annual Daytona 500, the talk
shifted to Patricks activities on the
track. She made NASCAR history by
turning a lap at 196.434 miles per hour
to win the pole for the 500. She became
the first woman to win the pole for a race
in the series now known as Sprint Cup.
And she became the first driver since
Jimmie Johnson in 2002 to win the pole
for the sports most prestigious race in
their rookie season. Patrick broke the
qualifying record for females held by
Janet Guthrie, who qualified ninth at
Bristol and Talladega in 1977.
She will start the 500 alongside out-
side pole-sitter Jeff Gordon, and the re-
mainder of the starting lineup will be
determined after Thursdays Budweiser
Duels.
Like many a Daytona pole winner be-
fore her, Patrick gave much of the credit
to her crew, led by
veteran crew chief
and Daytona
Beach resident
Tony Gibson.
I appreci-
ate the recog-
nition, but it
really falls,
as I think I
said before I
went out on
the track, 90
percent on
Tony [Gibson]
and his guys,
everybody that
gives me the car
to go out there
and be fast, and
maybe 10 percent
on me, Patrick
said. All I have to
do is think about
going out there,
being smooth, not let-
ting the car bind up,
running on that yellow
line.
Outside of that, I
think it shows how well-
prepared Tony and
everybody was, how
strong the Hendrick
engines are, how
good the new
Chevy SS is.
Continues on
next page
In historic first,
Danica leaps
to next level
Danica Patrick (right), driver of the No. 10 Chevrolet, with her Pole Award and Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24
Chevrolet, with his Front Row Award after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona
International Speedway on Sunday. (NASCAR photos)
Pole vault
Continued from page
46...Weve been fast since
practice in January.
Gibson said Patrick, who
will start on the pole for
the first Budweiser Duel
qualifying race on Thurs-
day and on the pole for the
Daytona 500 no matter
where she finishes in the
Duel, understated her con-
tribution to the final result.
Its more than 10 per-
cent because you can put a
good product out there, but
if you dont have the person
to drive it, put everything
else together, it can really
damage your day, he said.
We just gave her a product
that was really good and
she took it the rest of the
way. Its more than 10 per-
cent, I promise you. Its
50/50.
Gibson also pointed out
that Patrick had a lot on
the line, not just because of
her gender but because of
her lack of a guaranteed
starting spot for the 500.
Im proud of her, he
said. I know there was a
lot of pressure on her to
come here and qualify well,
in the top six, to lock us in.
Im proud of her to carry
that weight on her shoul-
ders. She didnt falter. She
did everything right. She
hit her marks, hit her
marks on the shifts, and
here we are.
Patrick, who also made
history for women by lead-
ing laps in the Indianapolis
500 and by winning an
Indy car race in Japan, at-
tributed her record-break-
ing racing career in large
part to fast cars, to her up-
bringing and to her ability
to perform at a high level
while under the glare of
the spotlight that comes
with being a high-profile
female performer in a
mostly male sport.
First and foremost, I
grew up with good values
and good goals, she said.
I was brought up to be the
fastest driver, not the
fastest girl. That was in-
stilled in me from very
young, from the beginning.
Then I feel like thriving
in those moments where
the pressures on, has also
been a help for me. I also
feel like Ive been lucky in
my career to be with good
teams and have good peo-
ple around me. I dont
think any of it would have
been possible without that.
For those reasons, Ive
been lucky enough to make
history, be the first woman
to do many things. I really
just hope that I dont stop
doing that. We have a lot
more history to make. We
are excited to do it.
If it walks like a duck, it
can win
In recent years, being a lame duck in NASCAR hasnt
been the performance killer many assume it might be.
Several soon-to-be-splitting drivers and race teams have
had strong runs of late. In 2011, after being dismissed from
his job as Tony Stewarts crew chief, Darian Grubb led
Stewart to five Chase wins and the championship.
Last year, in his final year at Roush Fenway Racing be-
fore moving to Joe Gibbs Racing, Matt Kenseth won two
Chase races.
This past Saturday night, Kevin Harvick, starting his final
year at Richard Childress Racing before moving to Stewart-
Haas Racing, won the Sprint Unlimited. It was his third win
in the past five of the non-points Sprint Cup season open-
ers.
I dont think its been that big of a deal, Harvick said of
his lame-duck status during his winners interview. Kenseth
did a great job with his situation [last year].
Harvick said that he still wants to win even though hes
leaving, and the people on his team that are staying put feel
the same way.
The atmosphere is great, honestly, he said. Everybody
is just working toward the same goal thats winning the
races. We have to be professional anyway, whether its
lame duck or not. You can call it whatever you want, were
going to have a [whole] lot of fun racing, having a good
time, doing our jobs ...
Were all here to do a job, and we have a responsibility
to the people that are spending millions of dollars on the
side of that car to do it as best we can.
Harvicks crew chief Gil Martin said he feels the same
way.
This [sport] is too hard to be miserable, he said. Its too
hard of work not to come out and try to win. Thats not in
[Harvicks] nature. Thats not in our teams nature to try not
to win.
Anybody that thinks just because of what the situation is
that anybodys going to lay down, theyre sadly mistaken,
because were going to try to win this championship
Were going to do whatever it takes to win it. Thats pretty
well the bottom line.
And Harvick, who has spent his entire Cup career in Chil-
dress No. 29 Chevrolet, said there are other reasons for
wanting to succeed this year.
Pride also comes in there pretty good, too, he said. Its
fun to prove people wrong.
Danica Patrick...
Danica Patrick, driver of the No.10 Chevrolet, celebrates with crew chief
Tony Gibson after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona
500 on Sunday.
NOTEBOOK
By Christopher A. Randazzo
A 200-mph Mustang! The 2013 Shelby GT500
I never thought I would see
days like these. As a kid, a
1988 Mustang GT that made
225 horsepower was big talk.
And ten years later when the
Mustang Cobra came out with
305 hp, we could hardly con-
tain ourselves. Those numbers
seem laughable as we jump to
2007 when Ford released the
Shelby GT500 a 500 hp Mus-
tang with a big V8 topped with
a supercharger. And they didnt
stop there.
For 2013, Ford has outdone
themselves again, and this time
in a very big way. The Shelby
GT500 now makes an astound-
ing 662 horsepower, easily
making it the most powerful
Mustang ever made and also
one the most powerful Ameri-
can cars to ever hit the road.
Just as we have seen over the
last few years, the biggest
changes to the GT500 for 2013
come from under the hood. The
aluminum 5.4 liter V8 engine
has been bumped up in size to
5.8 liters and it continues to be
force feed by an Eaton super-
charger, but boost has been
cranked up from 9.0 psi to 14.0
psi. Ford also states that a host
of other changes were made to
the GT500 that include the use
of dual fuel pumps, larger fuel
injectors and the use of a car-
bon-fiber driveshaft. The re-
sults? Horsepower goes from
550 hp in last years model to a
mouth-dropping 662 hp and
631 lb-ft of torque in this years
model. Despite the increase in
power, the 2013 Shelby is, dare
I say more fuel efficient by
getting 15 mpg in town and 24
mpg on the highway as op-
posed to last years model get-
ting 15/23. This may not seem
like a big deal, but it does make
the Shelby squeak by the
dreaded gas-guzzler tax thus
saving the buyer some bucks.
All Mustangs get a minor
face lift for 2013 and the
Shelby is no exception.
Along with the new front
and rear facias, the Shelby is
endowed with additional
equipment to handle the
200-mph top speed that Ford
claims the GT500 can hit. A
new front splitter improves
high-speed stability and huge
rubber tires ensure constant
contact with the ground.
The interior of the Shelby isnt
much different from that of a
well-equipped Mustang GT,
aside from a few Cobra em-
blems here and there. A cue-
ball white Hurst shifter with
super short throws continues to
be used to paddle through the
six gears and super-supportive
Recaro seats are optional and
one that I recommend.
As one would expect from a car
bearing the Shelby name, the
GT500 is loud and goes like
stink. With the supercharger on
top of the big V8, the engine re-
sponds instantly to the slightest
touch of the accelerator pedal.
Obviously power is instanta-
neous, but what may be even
more impressive is the tune
emitted from the dual pipes it
has to be the meanest, most au-
thoritative sounding exhaust
from any production car cur-
rently available. Even at idle,
its easy to hear that Ford nailed
it with the Shelbys exhaust.
And once you punch the throt-
tle, above and beyond the roar,
youll hear the blower wailing
like a siren the harder you mash
the pedal. Straight line perform-
ance is astounding 60 mph
comes in just 3.9 seconds and
the quarter mile in 12.2 sec-
onds. And it keeps going faster
until it reaches its top speed of
200 mph.
Neck-snapping performance
isnt the Shelbys only forte, ei-
ther. Around curves and cor-
ners, it feels very confident and
sticks to the road like glue. Get-
ting too aggressive with the
throttle in turns will cause the
rear end to kick-out; reminding
you of a different era, but its
easy to regain control. The ride
is stiff, letting you feel every
bump and road imperfection,
but the payoff is worth it. When
it comes time to park the
Shelby, caution must be taken
in this hot Mustang the front
air dam and splitter is so low it
will not clear most curbs.
There is no question that the
Shelby GT500 is the most pow-
erful Mustang ever. But it does-
nt come cheap. Pricing starts at
$54,200 when you add in the
$795 delivery charge. Add in a
few options like the test car was
equipped with and soon you
find yourself in the neighbor-
hood of $63,000. Thats a lot of
dough to shell out for a Mus-
tang, no matter how you look at
it. On the flip side you wont
find any other car that makes
600-plus horsepower this side
of $100,000.
Ill admit - the Shelby GT500
doesnt make a whole lot of
sense these days, with the high
price of admission as well as
the rising cost of fuel. But with
its tire shredding performance
and classic-era styling, it sure is
a heck of a lot of fun.
By The Numbers:
2013 Ford Shelby GT500
Base Price: $54,200.00
Price as Tested: $63,080.00
Layout: front-engine / rear-wheel drive
Engine: 5.8 liter supercharged V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Horsepower: 662 hp
Torque: 631 lb-ft
EPA Fuel Economy: 15 city / 24 highway mpg
[Visit me at www.carsbycar.blogspot.com or email me at
autocran@gmail.com]
NOTEBOOK
Townley: Truck win
priceless
Camping World Truck Series driver John Wes Town-
ley, who was criticized earlier in his career for wrecking
too many race cars, made all the right moves in Satur-
days Lucas Oil 200 ARCA race at Daytona Interna-
tional Speedway.
Townley, driving a Toyota for Venturini Motorsports,
started from the pole, then held off all challengers to
get his first major racing victory and Venturinis first at
Daytona.
His previous best finish was a third place at Daytona
in 2010.
Personally, this is priceless, Townley said. I almost
wouldnt trade it for anything in the world except my
family. Its a real honor to win at Daytona.
Kyle Larson, who plans a full Nationwide Series cam-
paign this year, finished second. Martinsville Speedway
track president Clay Campbell was 14th, and former
Sprint Cup driver James Hylton, now 78, finished 26th
in his final run at Daytona. Hes set to retire at the end
of the season after 50 years of racing in NASCAR and
ARCA.
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Sprint Unlimited vic-
tories by Richard
Childress, who owns the
No. 29 Chevrolet driven to
victory by Kevin Harvick
on Saturday, the most
among car owners
Sprint Unlimited
victories by
Chevrolet (in 35 races),
the most of any manufac-
turer
Drivers who led laps
in Saturdays Sprint
Unlimited (Kevin Harvick,
40; Matt Kenseth, 26;
Tony Stewart 5; Martin
Truex Jr. 2; and Greg Biffle
2)
Chevrolets en-
tered in the Day-
tona 500, tops among
manufacturers (there are
15 Fords and 13 Toyotas
entered)
20
8
17
5
The Sprint Unlimited and its 19 partici-
pants offered the first clues to how the
new Generation 6 race car will perform
during this weeks Daytona 500, and the
early indications are that the race will
play out much like those of seven or eight
years ago, before the introduction of the
Car of Tomorrow.
Its going to be a pack [of cars], ab-
solutely, said Unlimited winner Kevin
Harvick, who beat Greg Biffle and Joey
Logano to the finish line as the two chal-
lengers both recorded career-best Unlim-
ited finishes. I dont think theres going to
be too many chances. Youll see some cars
break away. I think if you turn on a 2000
race, one of those races, its going to be
very similar [and] youre going to have a
lot more advancing of positions when you
get so many cars out there.
Unlimited runner-up Greg Biffle pre-
dicted that drivers will be able to move up
in the middle groove, a tactic the late Dale
Earnhardt used with great success back in
the day.
Theres going to be a middle, he said. I
went up the middle a few times. Some
guys tried it and made it work. The middle
actually worked OK for me.
The Gen-6 car has a shorter rear spoiler
than the CoT, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. said
he noticed the difference in the Unlimited.
With this little spoiler on the back, its
really easy to lose the draft because the air
gets to your nose pretty quick, he said.
The distance of the draft isnt as far back
as it used to be off the car in front of you,
so you can lose it pretty easily. You have to
be real careful. Me and the No. 99 [Carl
Edwards] both lost it right there at the
end of the second segment [of the Unlim-
ited].
Handling was a non-issue in the Unlim-
ited as chilly, nighttime temperatures
made for good grip for race cars, but
Denny Hamlin predicts that wont be the
case on Sunday in the Daytona 500.
I think if we get any kind of sunny 70
degree day or so at the [Daytona] 500, han-
dling will be an issue just halfway through
a fuel run, he said.
With complete race cars and key compo-
nents of them being in short supply due to
the switch to a new car, there was rela-
tively little risk-taking during the prac-
tices leading up to the Unlimited, as teams
didnt want to overburden fabricators al-
ready swamped trying to get fleets of cars
prepared for the upcoming season.
Youre just so short on cars, you didnt
want to take any chances, Harvick said.
But once the green flag dropped for the
Unlimited, it was time to try some moves
with the new car.
You knew if you tore that car up, you
didnt need it anymore, he said.
One team that was in a fix for race cars
was the No. 78 team of driver Kurt Busch.
He wrecked one in practice and another in
the Unlimited.
Richard Childress, whose shops build
cars for the No. 78 team, said late Satur-
day that his crew would work overtime to
get Busch the equipment he needs for the
Daytona 500.
Were going to help them in any way we
can, he said. Well probably have one of
those cars back [Sunday], repaired.
Changes to the interiors of the Gen-6
cars were a factor in a couple of incidents
early in Speedweeks.
Matt Kenseth said that was a factor in a
crash he caused during practice for the
Unlimited.
Kevin Harvick said the locations of the
mirrors is one of the issues.
The first five or six times I looked for
the mirror, it was in a different spot, and I
didnt see it because it wasnt there, he
said. I heard Matt [Kenseth] talking
about it. Both wrecks have happened be-
cause of that left-side mirror, things being
different compared to what they were in
the past.
After Car of Tomorrow, Gen-6 heads back to the future
Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives of the No. 88 Chevrolet on Saturday during practice for this Sundays Daytona 500 at Day-
tona International Speedway. (NASCAR photo)

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