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MINER KICKS
by the Ball Boy

weekly column

UTEP handled Cameron very easily in an exhibition in the Don Haskins Center. Tucker keeps showing us why he has quickly become a lead role player for the Miners. Tucker is averaging 15.0 points per game and is .625 from the 3-point mark. Bohannon, Tucker and Julian Washburn are all averaging 10+ points with Streeter coming close at 8.7 points. The Miners are coming off a lot of confidence winning 5 of their last 6 games. Colorado State will be very tough but the Miners will be ready for this televised game on CBS Sports Network. The Miners travel to Colorado to face Colorado Springs in what is going to be a touch matchup. Colorado State is lead by a string of Veteran Seniors who have played together for years. Colorado

State(MWC) is currently 11-2 and are 8-0 at home this season. The Rams currently hold a 20- home game winning streak. Lets see if that can be broken. Colorado State has 4 players averaging 10+ points and a 5th player averaging 9.9 points. This win would give UTEP its first win against a MWC school and would only add to their resume of beating a Pac-12 and BIG Ten school. Being their final nonconference game before conference play is a big factor as well.

A lot of things are shaking up in the Mountain West Conference. The Mountain West Conference announced this past weekend that Boise State will remain in the conference instead of leaving to the Big East. This could trigger a lot of things around the country. San Diego State is on its way out and this could potentially keep them in as well. Mountain West is also talking with several Texas schools like Rice, Houston and UTEP. Would UTEP be a good fit for the Mountain West Conference? The Mountain West is a definite step up from the recently flat C-USA so this could be great for the Miners. Mountain West Conference could have as many as 4-5 teams in this years NCAA tournament and are quickly becoming a very competitive conference recruitment wise.

Regular Season Schedule

2013
1.09.2013 VS Tulane New Orleans, Louisiana 1.12.2013 VS Marshall El Paso, Texas

1.14.2013 VS Houston Bap El Paso, Texas 1.16.2013 VS Tulsa 1.19.2013 VS SMU Tulsa, Oklahoma El Paso, Texas

1.26.2013 VS East Carolina Greenville, NC 1.30.2013 VS UAB 2.02.2013 VS Tulane 2.06.2013 VS Rice 2.09.2013 VS Tulsa 2.13.2013 VS Houston 2.16.2013 VS UCF Birmingham, Ala El Paso, Texas EL Paso, Texas El Paso, Texas Houston, Texas El Paso, Texas

2.20.2013 VS Southern Miss Hattiesburg, Miss 2.23.2013 VS NMSU 2.27.2013 VS Houston 3.2.2013 VS Rice 3.5.2013 VS Memphis 3.9.2013 VS SMU Las Cruces, NM El Paso, Texas Houston, Texas El Paso, Texas Dallas, TX

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By Joe Olvera , 2013

hen the Three

Wise Men, or Magi, were chosen by fate to visit the little town of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the new-born Christ Child, little did they figure that some day in the distant future, they would be competing for attention with La Rosca de Reyes, a delicious concoction in the Spanish-speaking world. But, first to the Three Wise Men. In the time of King Herod, King of Judea - after Jesus had been born - he had ordered the Three Wise Men to bring him news of the birth so that he too could pay homage. But, he had other plans. As the birth of Jesus had been prophesied, he would become the new King of the Jews, a title which already belonged to Herod. He would harbor no competition for his throne, which meant that his intention was to murder Jesus. The Three Wise Men continued on their travels to find Jesus, finding him in the little town of Bethlehem, led by the Rising Star. Traveling from afar, the three Magi were Melchior a Persian scholar; Baltazar, an Arabian scholar, and Caspar, an Indian scholar - who proffered their gifts to the baby Jesus, they knelt to him in honor and respect. Having heard of Herods intentions in a dream, they returned to the land of

it is obligated to provide another feast to take place on February 2. The knife which is used to cut the slices symbolizes the danger that faced the baby Jesus. As each guest opens up his or her slice, sighs of relief are heard that the figurine was not found. But, the joke is on everyone, because whoever found the figurine, it their births through a different route. Each was said to be a King in his own land. When Herod learned that the Wise Men were not to pass through his Kingdom again, he ordered the deaths of all the children in Bethlehem, in effect, to kill the new-born Jesus. The day was known as the Massacre of Innocents. However, his plan was thwarted because Jesus and his family had already fled to Egypt. The three gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh were said to mean different things to different people. Gold was the symbol of Kingship, myrrh was an anointing oil, while frankincense was a perfume of sorts. Jesus survived King Herod, of course, and, thus was born a Mexican tradition and in effect a tradition throughout the Spanish-speaking world that on January 6, children would be given their presents celebrating Christmas, rather than on the more traditional day of December 25. Known as El Dia de Los Reyes, January 6 became the day in which the three Magi found the baby Jesus. Just as in the traditional Christmas Day, children in Mexico and now in El Paso eagerly await the morning of January 6, when the Magi have left them their gifts. Children write letters to their favorite Wise Man asking for their favorite things. On the night of January 5, the figurines of the Three Wise Men are added to the Nativity Scene. Before going to bed, children place their old shoes under the bed or in the living room, where the Wise Men will leave their gifts so that the children will find them in the morning when they awaken. On that magic day, adults prepare a feast that will include the Rosca de Reyes which is an oval sweetbread loaded with candied fruit tamales, and hot chocolate. The Roscas come in all sizes some as small as to feed two people, and some large enough for 20 people. The feast, called La Merienda de Reyes originated in Spain and was brought to the New World with La Rosca taking center stage. Hidden inside each Rosca is a plastic figurine of the baby Jesus. As each guest opens his slice of bread, he looks for the figurine, giving a sigh of relief when it is not there. When the figurine is found, however, whoever finds

becomes a symbol of pride that they have been chosen to continue Christmas Day. On this day, known as El Dia de la Candelaria, the baby Jesus in the Nativity Scene is dressed in new clothes. Hispanics all over the world, including El Paso, also celebrate one more day, on Feb.

21, when the Nativity Scene is put away. Another family feast of tamales and hot chocolate then marks the end of the holiday season. With so many Mexicans relocating to El Paso, celebrations such as Los Tres Reyes Magos and, of course, La Rosca, will continue to grow and flourish.

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Start Early to Make 2013 Better

PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

By Terry Savage Everyone is waiting for the fiscal cliff problem to be solved or to see what happens if we don't solve it and face higher taxes and government spending cuts. There's nothing you can do about that. But don't let that anxiety paralyze you and keep you from making sensible plans for the New Year.

stroke of a key and you'll be able to categorize all your spending, including tax-deductible items. And tax time will be a lot less harried if you organize now, and set up a folder for the year-end statements and 1099 notices of income from your bank accounts and brokerage accounts, as well as your W-2 from your employer.

"scheduled" all valuable items, those that need separate and higher insurance than your basic homeowner's policy will cover? Review your life insurance and disability insurance, too. For a moment, consider the worst possibilities and plan ahead

New Year, it's always with the anticipation of better things to come. But just in case, you should be organized for the unexpected. Would your family know where your important papers are in case of emergency? Or an unexpected death? Who has the deed to the cemetery plot and knows where you keep your will or estate plan? This is the perfect time to sit

Evaluate your

Here are some tips:

Organize your checkbook. Of course,
you may not use a checkbook anymore, preferring to do all your banking online. But this is

the moment to go over your check payments for the year and figure out which are tax deductible for your 2012 return. You may have written checks to charities, or to pay for business expenses and travel. Get it

sorted out now. Or better yet, download the latest version of Quicken from Quicken.com. Download your entire year's checking activity into the program with the

Check your insurance policies.

Your agent is either on vacation or sitting waiting for your call! This is a perfect time to see if you have enough homeowner's or auto coverage, and at the best prices. Have you

investments especially your 401(k). How did your investments perform? You might want to make some changes for the year ahead. There are no tax considerations for investments within your retirement plan. But your decisions do impact your ability to retire on schedule. Need help that's not available from your company plan? At TerrySavage.com, there is a free link to FinancialEngines.com, for advice in allocating your retirement investments. Most of the Fortune 100 companies offer this service to their employees. Now you can gain access to their service for a year by clicking on the link on my website.

and write it down. And at TerrySavage.com, you can click on the yellow box to receive a link to my Personal Financial Organizer the perfect way to make sure you've covered all the bases. By return email, you'll receive the link that allows you to print out as many copies as you need, so you can share this good idea with friends and family. This is your chance to get a good start on the year ahead. And that's the Savage Truth.
Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and is on the board of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. She appears weekly on WMAQChannel 5's 4:30 p.m. newscast, and can be reached at www.terrysavage.com. She is the author of the new book, "The New Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?"
COPYRIGHT 2013 TERRY SAVAGE PRODUCTIONS

Plan for 'what if.' As we look forward to the

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By: Doppler Dave Speelman

What was that around the Moon?

I had a number of calls to my ABC-7 voicemail Tuesday (Christmas Day) concerning a strange ring around the moon that night. The callers all seemed more alarmed than anything else. The ring that many of you noticed was a phenomenon that is called a Halo (see picture below). A Halo is formed from high level clouds (usually around 20,000 feet) that are made of millions of tiny ice crystals. Its these ice crystals that refract or reflect the light from the moon forming this ring. This is similar to the way rainbows are formed. Its when sunlight is reflected off the raindrops. One interesting aspect of this halo is that it does allow you to forecast the weather to some degree. When you witness the ring around the moon, it can mean rain is on the way over the next two or three days. The old weather folklore goes like this: ring around the moon means rain soon. We had this halo Monday evening, and, sure enough, we had some light rain Thursday evening. Halos can occur throughout the year; however, they are a bit more common during the winter. This is because the colder air is more likely to produce ice crystals.

Halo around the Moon Christmas Night The dot to the upper right is Jupiter. Photo courtesy: Ruben Medrano

Weather Trivia:
It's believed that the number of stars within a moon halo indicates what? A. Number of hours before bad weather arrives B. Number of days before bad weather arrives C. How many days in the month we are in D. No significance at all
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.

THURSDAY

JAN 03

Cloudy & Snowy

High: 37 Low: 30

Answer: B - Number of days before bad weather arrives

JAN 04

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

JAN 05

JAN 06

SUNDAY

MONDAY

JAN 07

TUESDAY

JAN 08

WEDNESDAY

JAN 09

Partly Cloudy 20% Snow Early

High: 43 Low: 25

Mostly Sunny
High: 55 Low: 29

Mostly Sunny
High: 54 Low: 31

Partly Cloudy
High: 59 Low: 25

Partly Cloudy
High:49 Low: 25

Mostly Sunny
High: 52 Low: 26

Like love, furniture can be better the second time around. Rebuilt/reupholstered pieces are also a good investment.
Photo: Brett Beyer

By Rose Bennett Gilbert Q: We kinda ran out of funds after we bought our new-to-us house last fall, and we are having to ditch our grand plans for new furniture, too. The trouble is, we gave away most of our old stuff before we moved. Any ideas on how to fill in the blanks will be appreciated. A: Actually, you may have done yourselves a favor: our recycling-savvy century is rich with second-hand furniture that was made in the middle of the last

and made to last, much of it from native American woods. Prowl through resale shops and charity catch-alls, such as Good Will and the Salvation Army. Chances are good you'll find everything you need to furnish and furbish your house, from beds to chairs, tables, bookcases and storage pieces. The trick is to shop with foresight: don't focus on the furniture's current condition. Envision how it will look refinished, repainted, repaired and reupholstered to look and wear like new. Then when you do the math, you'll see how recycling

can be as kind to your budget as it is attractive to live with. But don't take just my word for it. In the clean, open and inviting room we show here, award-winning New York interior designer Drew McGurkin puts "used" furniture to great reuse. The sofa and two chairs, now orange, were already in the client's life when Drew and his team took on the renovation of her house in the Hamptons. Rebuilt and reupholstered, the "old" furniture is enjoying a smart second life in her second home. Continues on page 9

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energY express BY MarilYnn presTon

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Bulimia Can Be Overcome

DR. WALLACE: My 18-year-old cousin has the eating disorder called bulimia. This means she eats a lot of food and then goes to the restroom and vomits it all up. Our entire family is really concerned about her health, especially her parents. I learned a lot about bulimia on the Internet, but I haven't yet found out why people become bulimic. If she just wanted to be slim, she would just workout and eat good foods. So why is my cousin bulimic? Nameless, Sidney, Ohio.

Let's play a game. I just saw it in the latest Bond thriller "Skyfall" M dies in 007's arms, don't tell so I know it's still in fashion. I'll say a few words, and you respond with the first thing that pops into what's left of your mind after three slices of bouche noel. Me: "Your New Year's Resolution." You: "Lose 20 pounds." Me: "Your New Year's Resolution." You: "Exercise three times a week."

Resolution Revolution 2013: ge? Ready to Chan Are You Really

are within reach if you are very specific about what you want and how you're going to get there. And I do mean you. This is one of the most important truths recently revealed in the psychology of change: You have to be deeply, fully ready to change, and you have to be focused on a goal that is truly meaningful to you. You can't lose weight just because your doctor or your spouse wants you to. Ditto for stopping smoking, ending excessive drinking, overcoming your addiction to both sugar and cellphones, though not at the same time. These are all worthy resolutions for the coming year, but your homework for next week is to come up with a Healthy Lifestyle Goal that you can commit to achieving. If you work at it strategically, your odds of being successful are actually better than we've been led to believe, according to a fascinating book by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister called "Willpower." It was published last year and is highly regarded for its gamechanging insights. How do we exercise self-control? Why do we lose it, and how can we get it back before we indulge in another pepperoni pizza? The co-authors of "Willpower" make the case that your willpower isn't just a concept. It's an actual biological event in your body, a "real form of mental energy," says psychologist Baumeister. The will, the authors propose, can be thought of as a muscle. It can become fatigued. When it's fatigued, we start eating Krispy Kremes for breakfast. We reach for our third glass of wine or, in my case, my 30th french fry, extra crispy. But here's the good news: If your willpower is like a muscle and can be fatigued, then it can be strengthened, too, and made to last longer. One way to do that is to Play Defense. Look ahead, and plan your environment so your best intentions are supported. If your goal is to lose weight, keep fresh, good-for-you foods and drinks in your home. Don't load up your counters or shelves with junky processed foods. Get support from websites and software that support keeping track, waging bets, finding community. But these are just strategies. The most important action you can take now is to figure out what ONE THING you want to change about yourself in this new year. Forget the year. Let's just say the next three months. That's how long it takes to a new healthy habit.

build

Just choose one. Don't overthink it. Sit quietly, and see what comes up. NEXT WEEK: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN ENERGY EXPRESS-O! EAT MORE CHOCOLATE The more you starve your body, the less glucose there will be in your bloodstream, and that means less willpower. Co-authors Tierney and Baumeister
Marilynn Preston fitness expert, well being coach, and speaker on healthy lifestyle issues is the creator of Energy Express, the longestrunning syndicated fitness column in the country. She has a website, http://marilynnpreston.com and welcomes reader questions, which can be sent to MyEnergyExpress@aol.com.
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NAMELESS: Both males and females can fall victim to bulimia, but young women are primarily at risk. According to the booklet, "Bulimia, eating yourself sick," on the surface, bulimics appear to be healthy, happy and successful. They are achievers; they excel in school, sports and on their jobs, but are never satisfied because they think they are not good enough. They strive to attain perfection, but never quite make it. If she can't be perfect on her diet, she overeats and then vomits to get rid of the food and her shame. The desire to be perfect comes from a poor selfimage. Many bulimics don't see themselves as lovable, so they put a great deal of emphasis on their appearance. The roots of bulimia are often found in the family structure. Often bulimics want to please their parents to a degree that they become obsessed with gaining their approval. But bulimia is a treatable condition. Hope and help are available. Medical and mental health professionals use a variety of plans that work: group therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, behavior modification, anti-depressant medication and support groups. Many bulimics want to rid themselves of this addictive food obsession, but are embarrassed to seek help. You and your parents could pass this information along to your cousin's parents and encourage them to discuss the illness with their family doctor who can make helpful professional recommendations.

Still Me: "Your New Year's Resolution!" You (after a long pause): "Forget it! What's the point?" ... and maybe, depending on how often you've tried to take up yoga and give up ice cream, you begin to cry. Cheer up! The world is taking a big bounce in a whole new direction, and 2013 is the start of a whole new year ... decade ... baktun. My gift to you this holiday season is to assure you that next year can be a change year for you, a transformative year, the start of new habits, healthier choices, fewer back aches, more bike rides, a better handle on what stresses you out and how to let it go. Repeat after me: This New Year of 2013 will be different. There's an art and a science to making lifestyle changes that last, and if you learn the basics and play by those rules most of the time, you will succeed. And think! You will die healthier. I'm a professional well-being coach. I've seen it happen. The lifestyle changes you want for yourself more physical activity, smarter eating, better balance between work and home

I'm Confused and Don't Know What to Do

DR. WALLACE: Please, please answer my request in your column. I don't know who else to ask. My 19-year-old daughter, my only child, told me that she is in love with another 20-year-old female, and they are living together and plan to get married whenever the time is right for them. This news was totally unexpected. I have never been married, and I raised my daughter from birth to the present. I'm totally at a loss for words. I always dreamed she would marry a man she loved, would make me a grandma and live happily ever after. I love my daughter with all of my heart and soul, but I'm confused and don't know what to do? Can you help me, and tell me what I should do? Mother, Cumberland, Md. MOTHER: Continue being a loving mother. It might be a difficult situation now, but in time you will be able to accept your daughter's partner and realize that they love one another. Your daughter's happiness is of utmost importance.
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.
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Super Sleuths

DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren

40 Cabot Cove sleuth 45 Garfunkel 46 Subdue 47 End preceder 48 Ancient mound 49 Extreme: comb. form 50 Vigoda, of Barney Miller 53 London sleuth 58 Classic mystery film 59 Finger food for 20 Across, perhaps 60 ___ out: eliminates 61 006 or 007 62 Fitting 63 Lorenzo's Oil star 64 Out-of-style 65 Meadow 66 Mr. Untouchable 28 Dyestuff 29 Slangy agreement 30 Other 31 Tea leaves reader? 32 Hindu noble 33 Constantly 34 Driving hazard 35 Mr. and Mrs. North, e.g. 36 ___ homo 41 Say again 42 Shout 43 Design with acid 44 Flung 48 Sea swallows 49 Japanese canine 50 Enough 51 Borscht-maker's need 52 53 Across takes two 53 Long story 54 Puce, aubergine, etc. 55 Moonstone 56 Get by 57 Celebrity 58 Overtake once

FATHER AND SON RECONCILIATION STALLS AFTER EMAIL EXCHANGE

DEAR ABBY: I cut my father out of my life years ago, after he declared he could not support my decision to adopt three children from a Russian orphanage with my longtime companion. The adoption announcement coincided with my "coming out" to Dad, who is now married to his third wife. It must have been a lot for him to take in at one time. He told me plainly that he could not support my decision because he could not "understand" it. He has never met our children, and does not acknowledge them as his grandchildren. This year on Father's Day, I sent him a card and he replied by email that he was glad to hear from me and he hoped for a reconciliation, but was not sure how to go about it. I responded by email that I was cautiously optimistic that we could reignite a respectful relationship. I haven't heard back from him and I suspect it's because he saw that I had changed my last name from his to my husband's, a decision I made after our marriage. My father was not aware that I had gotten married. I think I have overwhelmed him again, which has rendered him speechless. Please advise me on how to proceed. -PRODIGAL SON IN CALIFORNIA DEAR SON: Call your father, tell him you love him and that you would like to schedule a visit with him -- but would like to send him some reading material before you do. Then contact PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). The phone number is 202-467-8180 and you'll find them on the Internet at www.pflag.org. They will be happy to provide you with literature for your dad to help him "understand." Frankly, he has my sympathy because before you hit him with the "double whammy," he didn't have a clue about who you really are. Whether your name change overwhelmed him or not is irrelevant. The ball is now in your court, so if you want to have a hope of a relationship with your father, YOU will have to make the next move. ** DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I proposed to the woman who changed me for the better. I love her with all my heart, but after we had been engaged for only four days everything came to a stop. Her mother was against the marriage, and my fiancee wasn't strong enough to follow her heart. We had been in a relationship for more than nine years, most of it long distance except for the last two years. I couldn't understand her change of heart, and I tried with all my might to find some middle ground. "Claudette" has three children from her first marriage, and I had become a part of their lives and an important family friend. After getting no reason for calling off the wedding, I began texting her for an answer only to be arrested for cyber-stalking. I know in my heart from letters sent back and forth that this wasn't Claudette's idea, but I can't let go. I know she's the one for me. We made a great couple, but her mother couldn't stand the fact that we were so close. How do I let her go? -- GRIEVING IN FLORIDA DEAR GRIEVING: You may not believe this, but you're a lucky man. It may take the help of a psychologist for you to disengage emotionally and move on. Given that you wound up in trouble with the law, this would be a wise decision. It might also help to envision what it would have been like being married not only to Claudette, but also to her mother -- because they appear to be joined at the hip, and the part that's doing the thinking isn't your former fiancee. This may be the reason that her first marriage failed. **

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1 Tic 2 ___ la vista, muchacha! 3 Pretended 4 Jeopardy creator Griffin 5 Whisper 6 Mystery hostess 7 Inventor's need 8 A Study in ___ 9 Like Batman or Robin 10 Short notice? 11 Dairy measure 12 Chang's twin 14 Knocks off 21 Swedish drinking cup 22 Roscoes 26 Auction actions 27 Stout's sleuth Nero
By Holiday Mathis

ACROSS
1 Phony 5 State prefix 8 Area 13 Stepped off 15 Remove 16 Rustic retreat 17 The Jetsons pup 18 Antique 19 Mimicry

20 Honolulu sleuth 23 Certifiable 24 Plead 25 Venerable 26 Tom Hanks comedy 27 Boggs, of baseball 29 Agreement 32 Laura Holt's fictional sleuth 37 Grabby 38 Inventor Whitney 39 Mason matter

week 01/03/13 - 01/09/13

ies in your part of the sky, it's as though the heavens are cheering for you. Seize this time; it's your time! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Mars is an invigorating presence in your part of the sky, lending you a physical burst of strength and vitality that would be a shame to waste. Consider taking on a fitness or dietary goal. The early week is ideal for planning how to make this a reality. Friday's new moon in determined Capricorn is the perfect start date. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Mercury and Pluto connect to point out obstacles to personal growth. You may see them best as you are tripping over them, and that's good. "We stumble and fall constantly even when we are most enlightened. But when we are in true spiritual darkness, we do not even know that we have fallen." Thomas Merton THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Many can fight when a fight is required. But a peaceful, harmonious existence takes much more work and sacrifice and a greater degree of heroism. This is how you live this year. You do what's necessary to get along, to have strong relationships and a smooth road from day to day. Romantic promises will be exchanged this month. You'll master a job and be paid handsomely in February. March brings music to your world. May and July show you new parts of the world.

"Undercover Boss" Yourself

The cosmic board meeting takes place in Capricorn now, as the sun, Mercury and Pluto mingle in the sea goat's part of the sky. Venus and the moon join the meeting, inviting us to become the undercover bosses of our own lives. Return to the basics to understand the higher levels of our existence. Make plans, write lists, assemble teams and set up structures. The new moon in Capricorn on Friday is an ideal day to start. ARIES (March 21-April 19). An old relationship will move in a fresh direction this week. This doesn't necessarily have to do with another person. It could be your relationship with money, work or your own body that takes a turn for the better. Friday brings clarity regarding the rules you want to live by from here on out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Whatever a loved one asks of you, you're up to the task. But are your requests being answered with equal enthusiasm? Learn from your past mistakes, and assert yourself sooner in a relationship rather than later. Also of note, there's a mystery brewing, and Saturday will most certainly satisfy your curiosity. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As Mercury, your ruling planet, connects with Pluto this week, get prepared to run into exactly the person, problem or entity you want nothing to do with. Life's not-so-funny little coincidences may seem inconvenient, but later you'll appreciate this chance to rise to the occasion. The weekend brings pleasant attention. CANCER (June 22-July 22). This week's Venus transit has a stabilizing effect on your personal and romantic life. You may suddenly feel more in control of your feelings and better able to separate emotions from facts. The practicalities of relationships may even seem to matter more than those passing feelings that you can't quantify or touch. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). All hands point to your career, and you'll get general focus and clarity regarding your next moves. This won't come in the form of an idea that strikes like lightning from the blue. Instead, it comes from getting your hands dirty with the work that must be done. The Capricorn new moon on Friday opens a fresh chapter. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Seriousness is optional. It may be challenging to stay lighthearted in your daily life as your ruling planet, Mercury, connects with the deeply intense dwarf planet Pluto. At times, it may feel as though you have to decide the fate of the whole world. If that is the case, it's better to do it with a smile on your face. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're capable on your own, but that is no way to live. Poet John Donne wrote: "No man is an island, entire of itself. Each piece of the continent, a part of the main." This week reveals your best supporters. One strong cheerleader will make a huge difference in the outcome of your endeavors. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As your guiding planet, Pluto, makes a connection with communicative Mercury, you'll want to talk about the deeper issues of life the same ones that make others uncomfortable. If anyone can get people to open up, it's you. If there's something to get off your chest, just do it. You'll be healthier for the effort. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know people. This will help you in matters of finance this week. Many deals involve money, but usually there is so much more than that at stake. Your ability to get to the real things being negotiated and exchanged for instance, power, freedom, choices, ego gratification will give you a definite business advantage. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The new moon in your sign on Friday will be the fresh start you've been wanting. Fast progress can happen over the next two weeks if you know specifically what you want. With five luminar-

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Modify to Meet Your Needs Keep Your

If your goal is to reuse, recycle and redo, you're in for some creative ideas in today's column. I never would have thought to modify my paper towel roll, but I'm going to try it after reading Claude's tip. committed to using the most ecofriendly paper products, and also reducing the waste and expense of brown paper towels. We cut the roll in two uneven rolls, 3 inches and 8 inches. We then thread them onto our vertical holder, with the smaller roll on top. When we need only a bit of towel, the 3-inch piece suffices. My friend who has a wall-mounted holder cuts the roll carefully without damaging the cardboard center and gets the same cost-saving results. Claude, Massachusetts

PERFECTLY SIZED PAPER TOWELS. We are

I have kept a price book for many years now, and it definitely helps me purchase with confidence. I like to use a small address book and a pencil. I list items under the corresponding letter tab (for example: Rice in the "R" section). I note the item and then leave room to note a few variations. I include the brand, package size, price, date and store. I use pencil so that I can update when prices or package sizes change. The tabbed letters of the address book make it quick to look things up on the fly. I also keep a small calculator in my purse so that I can easily calculate per ounce/piece/etc. to compare items. I've even had friends call me when they've seen a sale or special to find out if it really is a good deal. Kristine, Colorado

get thoroughly saturated. Take the cloth out carefully and squeeze the liquid out until it's just damp. Pour the excess softener back into the bottle. Hang the cloth or lay flat to dry completely.

you unload. Maribeth, EC Blog

Toss the cloth into the dryer exactly as you would a fabric softener sheet. One treatment should last you 10-12 dryer loads. Then just repeat the process (no need to wash the cloth in between). Be sure to buy a washcloth that's a different color from the ones you use in the shower so that you'll know which one is the dryer sheet when

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.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 23 books, including her January 2013 release "Cheaper, Better, Faster: Over 2,000 Tips and Tricks to Save You Time and Money Every Day."
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Agreement
DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 and so is my best friend. Our problem is that we both like the same boy. We asked him which one of us he likes better, and he said he likes us both the same. She and I talked it over and decided that one of us would have to find another boy to like. First, we were going to flip a coin to see who would be his girlfriend, but then she suggested that whoever got the highest grade on our next spelling test would be the winner. Both of us studied really hard. She only missed one word and got an A. Because I was nervous, I missed two words and received an A-. Now that I think about it, she has always been the better speller, and I think she conned me into competing with her on the spelling test. Yesterday she told me she has let the boy know that she's now his girlfriend. But I don't want to look for another boy. I like this one. I also think he really likes me more than he likes her. I have a huge dilemma. What should I do? Nameless, Knoxville, Tenn. NAMELESS: You made an agreement with your friend, and now you must honor it. Don't interfere with her and the boy. Too many times, one party agrees to something and will later try to back out. Professional athletes are a good example. They sign a contract for millions of dollars and then decide midway through that they want to renegotiate for more money because some other player signed a better contract. You gave your word. Now keep it! Besides, boys are fickle! Don't be surprised if he decides he likes you a little more than he likes your friend.

than zip-type freezer bags, I put onions, peppers and other strongsmelling items in glass jars for freezer storage. The jars protect the food better than plastic, and you can wash and reuse the jars, too. Yvonne, EC Blog

FREEZER JARS, NOT FREEZER BAGS. Better

ADDRESSING PRICES.

days are making their own laundry detergent for the cost savings. Did you know you can make your own dryer sheets for pennies a year? All you need is a new washcloth (the thicker the better) and a small bottle of liquid fabric softener, which will last you for months. Place the washcloth in a bowl or large measuring cup, cover it with fabric softener, and let it sit a few minutes to

FABRIC SOFTENER SAVINGS. Many people these

Dcor Score...
Continued from page 6 Ditto the coffee table. The designers simply replaced its old top with a new one made of glass. They also added the coffered ceiling "the room was long and needed more architectural interest" and added stone to give the fireplace more gravitas. Thought for 2013: Recycling is not only kind to budget and landfills, it's the next wave in the professional design industry. Many design professionals are refinishing, repainting, repairing and reupholstering "previously owned' pieces into newly prized possessions for their clients. Speaking of prizes, Drew McGurkin has won a number, including the 2012 Rising Star Award from the International Furnishings and Design Association. (IFDA). See more of his young, smart, and sensible ideas at www.drewmcgurkin.com. Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of "Manhattan Style" and six other books on interior design.
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wellnews BY scoTT laFee

Family Feedings
Want your kid to eat more fruits and vegetable? Eat with them. A University of Leeds study found that children who see their parents eating healthy foods tend to eat them more. According to the study, 63 percent of children worldwide don't consume the World Health Organization's recommended amount of five portions (400g) of fruits and vegetables per day. The researchers said children who always ate a family meal together at a table consumed 125 grams (1.5 portions) more fruits and vegetables on average than children who never ate with their families. Even those who reported eating together only once or twice a week consumed 1.2 portions more than those who never ate together. "Even if it's just one family meal a week, when children eat together with parents or older siblings they learn about eating. Watching the way their parents or siblings eat and the different types of food they eat is pivotal in creating their own food habits and preferences," said study author Janet Cade, a professor at the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition.

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video gaMe reviews BY JeB haughT

'Planetside 2' Will Blow You Away!

DEVELOPER: Sony Online Entertainment PUBLISHER: Sony Online Entertainment SYSTEM: Windows PC PRICE: Free with micro-transactions ESRB RATING: Teen REVIEW RATING: 4.5 stars (out of 5) to two thousand players per server are in a persistent battle for control over three continents, and each continent has dozens of bases and scout posts. This turns the conflict into a bloody tug-of-war scenario where captured bases must be defended or they'll be lost, and the result is a constantly changing battlefield. terminal. Terminals also provide the ability to spawn a variety of vehicles as long as the player's team has the appropriate resources. Why run the long distance between conflicts when you can spawn a mighty tank and smash your way through the enemy! It's also fun to hop into a flying vehicle and rain hell on your enemies from above. Want to travel somewhere without drawing attention? Simply spawn an ATV and sneak your way in. Unlike most modern FPS games, using teamwork is essential in "Planetside 2." That's why the developers made it so easy to join other squads of cyber-soldiers or create your own. In addition, squad leaders can drop special spawn points so other squad mates can group up quickly and easily. It's also possible for more than one player to jump in certain vehicles, and the gigantic flying

transport vehicle, called the Galaxy, is large enough to carry multiple squads!

When the massive scale of this game is combined with the awesome vehicles and huge number of
REVIE W 5 star SCORING SYSTE s=M us M 4 star s = Ve t-Have r y Go 3 star od s 2 star = Above A verag s = Ba e 1 star r = Don gain Bin 't Bot her Unlike most MMO games, each character's level number isn't nearly as important as the player's skill level. Leveling-up give players points that they can spend on new abilities as well as enhanced weaponry and vehicles. It's also possible to use realworld money to purchase some items, but players definitely can't "pay to win." Perusing the online store can be overwhelming due to the sheer multitude

Cyber-war is hell. I'm not talking about the simplistic, pseudo-warfare that most military-based first person shooters provide. No, I mean it is hell trying to survive in battles with hundreds of participants that all have access to advanced weaponry and vehicles! Don't believe me? Then download SOE's awesome MMOFPS, "Planetside 2," and see for yourself! In the distant future, three powerful factions are at war for ownership of the planet Auraxis and it's valuable resources. Up

Soldiers can choose from five different classes, all sporting deadly weaponry as well as useful abilities that promote teamwork. Engineers can drop turrets and provide extra ammo, medics can heal and even revive teammates, the light assault class has access to a handy jetpack, the heavy assault class can blow up vehicles with rockets, and the mighty MAX class is basically a lumbering tank. I really like how players aren't locked into one class and can change to another simply by accessing a friendly

players, it's possible to utilize both real world and fantasy military tactics. For example, a well-coordinated assault can combine dozens of tanks with multiple flying vehicles and hundreds of soldiers. Another tactic is to have a dozen light assault soldiers ride ATVs up to a base, hop off and then use their jet packs to fly over the wall and assault from within. This is one game where the phrase "only limited by the player's imagination" actually rings true.

of options, so it's best to stick to one thing at a time. Most of the upgrades are more than mere window dressing and can have a dramatic effect on game play. I suggest that pilots purchase rocket upgrades ASAP because they're devastating against ground targets. I won't deny that "Planetside 2" has a steep learning curve that will frustrate some newcomers, but those that invest the time and effort will discover that this game spoils them for other shooters.
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FAST-TRACK A PERFECT PUPPY

Crate-training the preferred way prevents accidents as your puppy grows
By Gina Spadafori
Universal Uclick If you have a new puppy, its time to learn about crate-training. Every year more people turn to this method, with good reason: Its easier on pups and people alike. I find the crate to be very effective when used in house-training for a couple of reasons, says my friend Liz Palika, who has spent more than three decades teaching dog obedience in the San Diego area. Shes also the author of thousands of pet care articles and more than 50 books, including a recent one aimed at helping grade-school children train the family dog, Dog Obedience: Getting Your Pooch Off the Couch and Other Dog Training Tips (Capstone, $21). First, when the dog is confined, he cant sneak off to another room or behind the sofa to relieve himself. Second, when in the crate, he learns and develops bowel and bladder control, because few dogs are willing to soil their bed, she notes. Palika and I have been friends for many years, and we each recently added puppies to our families. Mine is Ned, a Shetland sheepdog, and hers is Bones, an English shepherd. She and Bones, along with her two other dogs, Bashir and Sisko, recently spent a couple of days visiting with me and my animal family which now includes two goats, neither house-trained, by the way. Of course, we talked dog training. We both like crate-training, and have used it for all our dogs for many years. Crate-training limits a puppys options to three: 1) Hes either empty and playing in the house; 2) hes in the crate and holding it because he doesnt want to sit in his own waste; or 3) hes

Crate-training is a tried-and-true way to teach puppies the house rules. at the place youve chosen for him thoroughly. Then take him spot. Dont forget to confirm him to relieve himself. inside for breakfast. Feed him his early attempts at proper bePuppies need to reand offer him water, and then havior by rewarding him with lieve themselves after they take him out for another chance praise and treats. wake up, after they eat or drink, to go. If he goes, more praise If you spot an inand after a period of play. Set and back inside for play. If house accident, a stern no up a schedule to accommodate youre not sure hes completely will suffice, followed by an imhis needs as you work to mold empty, put him in the crate. mediate trip to the yard, and behavior, and remember that Ignore the whines praise when he finishes up young puppies, especially small and whimpers. If left alone, the where hes supposed to. Clean breeds or mixes, cant go very puppy will soon be fast asleep up the inside mess thoroughly, long without eating, drinking, and will stay that way until its and treat the area with an enzysleeping or relieving themtime for the next round of out, matic solution to neutralize the selves. A good rule of thumb: eat/drink, out, play, crate. Resmell. Puppies can hold it as long as member, too, the goal is for With proper cratetheir age in months. A 2-month- your puppy to roam free in training, the number of such inold pup can hold it in a crate your house, not to stay in a cidents will be relatively few, for about two hours, for examcrate for life. and youll end up with a dog ple. who is not only reliable in the Let the puppy sleep A crate is not a storage conhouse, but also confident in his next to your bed in the crate tainer for a dog, says Palika. own ability to stay alone when sleeping near you speeds the Eventually, your pet you are gone. bonding process and lead will be spending more of his him to the chosen outside spot time loose in the house under as soon as hes awake in the your supervision, and he will morning. When he goes, praise start asking to visit his outdoor

About Pet Connection

Pet Connection is produced by a team of pet care experts headed by Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and award-winning journalist Gina Spadafori. The two are affiliated with Vetstreet.com and are also the authors of many best-selling pet care books. Dr. Becker can also be found at Facebook.com/DrMar tyBecker or on Twitter @DrMartyBecker.

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Now Showing
NOT FADE AWAY
Runtime 112 min MPAA Rating R for pervasive language, some drug use and sexual content. Starring John Magaro, Jack Huston, Will Brill, Brad Garrett, James Gandolfini, Bella Heathcote, Christopher McDonald, Molly Price, Lisa Lampanelli, Justine Lupe Genre Drama Musical Synopsis A music-driven coming of age story set in 1960s suburbia.

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

Runtime 122 min MPAA Rating R for Some Sexual Content/Nudity, Language. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher, Julia Stiles, John Ortiz, Shea Whigham, Dash Mihok, Paul Herman, Matthew Russell, Cheryl Williams, Patrick McDade, Brea Bee, Regency Boies, Phillip Chorba Genre Comedy drama, Romance Synopsis After losing his house, job and wife and spending eight months in prison, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). He is determined to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

TEXAS CHAINSAW
Open Nationwide 01/04/13 Runtime 92 min MPAA Rating R for Strong Grisly Violence, Language Throughout. Starring Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, Bill Moseley, Marilyn Burns, John Dugan, Tania Raymonde, Trey Songz, Shaun Sipos, Thom Barry, Paul Rae, Scott Eastwood, Richard Riehle, Keram Malicki-Sanchez, James MacDonald Genre Horror Synopsis Decades ago, residents of Newt, Texas, long suspected that the Sawyer family was responsible for the disappearances of many people. When their suspicions finally were confirmed, vigilantes torched the Sawyer compound and killed every member of the family -- or so they thought. Much later, a young woman named Heather (Alexandra Daddario) learns that she has inherited Texas property from an unknown relative, and she is unaware of horrors that await in the mansion's dank cellar.

HYDE PARK ON HUDSON

Runtime 94 min MPAA Rating R for Brief Sexuality. Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Samuel West, Olivia Colman, Olivia Williams, Martin McDougall, Elizabeth Wilson, Eleanor Bron, Elizabeth Marvel Genre Historical drama Synopsis In June 1939, the reigning British king (Samuel West) and queen (Olivia Colman) visit President (Bill Murray) and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Olivia Williams) at their New York home. War with Germany looms on the horizon, and England desperately needs the president's support. An unforgettable weekend unfolds as FDR tries to juggle international affairs with the complexities of his domestic arrangement, as seen through the eyes of the president's intimate confidant (Laura Linney).

DJANGO UNCHAINED
Open Nationwide 12/25/12 Runtime 165 min MPAA Rating R for Some Nude Images, Language, A Vicious Fight, Strong Graphic Violence. Genre Action, Historical drama Synopsis Two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave, finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Their mission successful, Schultz frees Django, and together they hunt the South's most-wanted criminals. Their travels take them to the infamous plantation of shady Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), where Django's longlost wife (Kerry Washington) is still a slave. Director Quentin Tarantino

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY

Open Nationwide 12/21/12 Runtime 91 min MPAA Rating NR Genre Program Synopsis Artistic and acrobatic performances from some of the most elaborate Cirque du Soleil productions.

THE IMPOSSIBLE
Open Limited 12/21/12 Runtime 103 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Intense Realistic Disaster Seq, Disturbing Injury Images, Brief Nudity. Starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Snke Mhring, Geraldine Chaplin, Johan Sundberg, Ploy Jindachot, Jan Sundberg, La-Orng Thongruang, Tor Klathaley, Douglas Johansson, Emilio Riccardi, John Albasiny Genre Drama Synopsis In December 2004, close-knit family Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Open Nationwide 12/25/12 Runtime 104 min MPAA Rating PG for some rude humor. Starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee Madison Genre Comedy Synopsis Artie and Diane Decker are called in by their daughter to help care for their three grandkids. When their old school methods of parenting collide with their grandchildren's' new school and hyper-scheduled way of life, the once-orderly household spins out of control, and Artie and Diane must employ some unexpected tactics, including a new parenting style for themselves, to help teach their grandkids how to actually act like kids.

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CINEMARK CIELO VISTA

Gateway West Blvd/Cielo Vista Mall

Premiere Cinemas
6101 Gateway West S.15 Schedule good for Friday January 4th
*ANNA KARENINA (R)12:40 pm | 3:50 pm | 7:00 pm | 10:10 pm *2D CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY (PG)3:45 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:45 pm *CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY 3-D (PG)10:40 am | 1:15 pm *EL MILAGRO DE MARCELINO (NR) | 11:20 am | 2:00 pm | 4:40 pm | 7:10 pm | 9:40 pm *PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG)10:40 am | 11:30 am | 1:30 pm | 2:25 pm 4:20 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:05 pm | 10:00 pm *PROMISED LAND (R) 10:45 am | 1:40pm | 4:35 pm | 7:30 pm | 10:25 pm *2D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) 10:30am | 1:15 pm | 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm 6:45 pm | 7:15 pm | 9:30pm | 10:15 pm *3D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) | 11:00 am | 1:45 pm *2D TEXAS CHAINSAW (R) 10:30 am | 1:10 pm *3D TEXAS CHAINSAW (R) 3:50 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:10 pm *2D D-BOX TEXAS CHAINSAW (R) 10:30 am | 1:10 pm *3D D-BOX TEXAS CHAINSAW (R) 3:50 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:10 pm *THE GUILT TRIP (PG-13) 10:55am | 11:40am | 1:40pm | 2:25 pm 4:25pm | 5:10 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:55 pm 9:55pm | 10:35 pm *2D THE HOBBIT (PG-13)11:15 am | 3:30 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:35 pm | 8:40 pm *3D THE HOBBIT (PG-13)12:10 pm *THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBO (R) 12:50pm | 4:00pm | 7:10pm | 10:20 pm *THIS IS 40 (R)10:35 am | 11:30 am | 1:55pm | 3:10 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:40 pm | 10:20 pm *TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN P (PG13) 10:30 am | 1:25 pm | 4:30 pm | 7:35 pm | 10:30 pm *2D WRECK-IT RALPH (PG)10:45 am | 1:40 pm | 4:40 pm | 7:40 pm | 10:30 pm

Now Showing
PROMISED LAND
Schedule good for Jan 4th
DJANGO UNCHAINED (R)12:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 | 7:40 | 9:00 | 11:20 GUILT TRIP, THE (PG13)11:30 | 2:00 | 4:30 | 7:00 | 9:30 | 12:10am HOBBIT:AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY2D(PG13)12:00 | 4:00 | 7:40 | 11:20 HOBBIT:AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY3D (PG13)1:00 | 4:40 | 8:20 JACK REACHER (PG13) 11:00 | 12:30 | 2:05 | 4:00 | 5:10 | 7:05 | 8:15 | 10:10 | 11:30 LES MISERABLES (PG13) 12:00 | 4:00 | 7:30 | 11:00 MONSTERS, INC 3D (G) 12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:30 | 10:00 PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) 11:00 | 1:30 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 9:30 | 12:00am PROMISED LAND (NR) 11:00 | 1:40 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 9:40 | 12:15am RED DAWN (PG13)7:30 | 9:55 | 12:15am RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 2D (PG)12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:30 | 10:00 TEXAS CHAINSAW 2D (R) 11:00 | 4:15 | 9:40 | 12:05am TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D (R) 1:25 | 7:15 | 12:05am THIS IS 40 (R) 12:30 | 4:00 | 7:05 | 10:10 | 12:15am TWILIGHT:BREAKING DAWN PT.2 (PG13) 11:00 | 1:45 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 10:00 WRECK IT RALPH 2D (PG) 11:30 | 2:10 | 4:50

Schedule good for Friday Jan 4th

Django Unchained R165 Mins Digital Cinema 10:45am | 11:45am | 2:30pm 3:30pm | 6:30pm 7:30pm | 10:15pm Les Misrables PG-13158 Mins Digital Cinema 11:00am | 12:00pm | 2:45pm | 3:45pm | 6:45pm 7:45pm 10:15pm The Impossible PG-13103 Mins Digital Cinema 10:35am | 1:35pm | 4:35pm 7:35pm 10:35pm Jack Reacher PG-13130 Mins Digital Cinema 10:15am | 1:30pm | 4:45pm | 8:00pm Not Fade Away R112 Mins Digital Cinema 10:10am | 1:10pm | 4:10pm | 7:10pm | 10:10pm Monsters, Inc.G92 Mins RealD 3D 10:00am | 1:00pm | 7:00pm | 10:00pmDigital Cinema 4:00pm Hitchcock PG-1398 Mins Digital Cinema 10:25am | 1:25pm | 4:25pm | 7:25pm | 10:25pm Hyde Park on Hudson R94 Mins Digital Cinema 10:20am | 1:20pm | 4:20pm 7:20pm 10:20pm Life of Pi PG125 Mins RealD 3D 2:00pm | 8:00pm Digital Cinema 11:00am | 5:00pm Lincoln PG-13149 Mins Digital Cinema 12:00pm | 3:25pm | 6:45pm | 10:10pm Skyfall PG-13142 Mins Digital Cinema 10:00am | 1:45pm 5:30pm | 9:15pm Argo R120 Mins Digital Cinema 10:30am | 1:30pm | 4:30pm | 7:30pm | 10:30pm

CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10

Schedule good for Friday Jan 4th

Django Unchained R165 MinsDigital Cinema 9:40am | 10:25am | 2:25pm | 3:00pm | 6:30pm | 7:15pm | 10:20pm | 11:00pm Les Misrables PG-13158 Mins Digital Cinema 10:40am | 2:45pm | 7:00pm | 10:50pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey PG-13170 Mins High Frame Rate - RealD 3D 9:30am | 1:30pm | 6:00pm | 9:55pm Digital Cinema 10:15am | 2:15pm | 6:50pm | 10:45pm Texas Chainsaw R92 Mins RealD 3D 10:35am | 1:40pm | 7:50pm | 10:25pm Digital Cinema 4:45pm Parental Guidance PG104 MinsDigital Cinema 9:00am | 12:10pm 3:25pm 6:40pm 9:40pm Jack Reacher PG-13130 MinsDigital Cinema 9:05am | 12:25pm | 3:45pm | 7:30pm | 10:40pm This Is 40 R134 Mins Digital Cinema 9:20am | 12:40pm | 4:05pm | 7:40pm | 10:55pm The Guilt Trip PG-1396 Mins Digital Cinema 9:15am | 12:35pm | 3:50pm 7:05pm 9:45pm Monsters, Inc. G92 Mins RealD 3D 9:10am | 11:55am | 5:50pm Digital Cinema 2:50pm Life of PiPG125 Mins Digital Cinema 2:35pm | 9:50pm Rise of the Guardians PG97 MinsDigital Cinema 11:25am | 6:10pm LincolnPG-13149 Mins Digital Cinema 10:45am | 2:40pm | 6:45pm | 10:10pm SkyfallPG-13142 Mins Digital Cinema 8:55pm

Open Nationwide 01/04/13 Runtime 106 min MPAA Rating R for Language. Starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand, Rosemarie DeWitt, Hal Holbrook, Lucas Black, Scoot McNairy, Titus Welliver, Terry Kinney, Tim Guinee, Dorothy Silver, Joe Coyle, Sara Lindsey, Ken Strunk, Karen Baum, Johnny Cicco, Kristin Slaysman, Carrington E. Vaughn, Cain Alexander Genre Drama Synopsis Corporate sales partners Steve Butler (Matt Damon) and Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand) arrive in a small town to secure drilling rights for a natural-gas company. They believe that the economic decline has done their work for them and that the townspeople will happily accept whatever offer they make. However, they don't consider the objections of a respected schoolteacher (Hal Holbrook) and the leader (John Krasinski) of a grassroots campaign against the company's objective.

TINSELTOWN
Promised Land R106 MinsDigital Cinema 12:45pm | 4:10pm 7:10pm | 10:00pm Django Unchained R165 Mins Digital Cinema 11:00am | 12:30pm | 2:50pm | 4:20pm | 6:40pm | 8:10pm | 10:30pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:01am Les Misrables PG-13158 Mins Digital Cinema 11:10am | 12:15pm 3:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:45pm | 7:45pm | 10:35pm | 11:40pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey PG-13170 Mins High Frame Rate RealD 3D 1:20pm | 5:20pm | 9:30pm Digital Cinema 11:30am | 3:30pm | 7:30pm | 11:30pm Texas Chainsaw R92 MinsCinemark XD - RealD 3D 12:20pm | 2:55pm | 5:30pm | 8:05pm |

Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa

10:40pmRealD 3D 1:40pm | 6:50pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:01amDigital Cinema 11:05am | 4:15pm | 9:25pm Parental Guidance PG104 Mins Digital Cinema 11:45am | 2:30pm | 5:15pm | 6:30pm | 8:00pm | 9:15pm | 10:45pm | 11:55pm Cirque du Soleil: Worlds AwayNR91 MinsRealD 3D 2:20pm | 4:50pm | 7:35pm | 10:05pm Digital Cinema 11:50am The Impossible PG-13103 Mins Digital Cinema 1:05pm | 4:05pm | 7:05pm | 10:15pm Jack Reacher PG-13130 Mins Digital Cinema 11:40am | 3:05pm | 6:15pm | 9:45pm This Is 40R134 Mins Digital Cinema 12:00pm | 3:15pm | 7:00pm | 10:50pm The Guilt TripPG1396 MinsDigital Cinema 12:05pm | 3:20pm | 6:20pm | 9:00pm | 11:45pm Monsters, Inc. G92 Mins RealD 3D 1:55pm | 4:35pm | 7:15pm | 9:55pm Digital Cinema 11:15am Life of Pi PG125 Mins RealD 3D 2:15pm | 8:20pm Digital Cinema 11:25am | 5:25pm Rise of the Guardians PG97 Mins RealD 3D 11:35am | 5:35pm | 11:35pmDigital Cinema 2:35pm Silver Linings PlaybookR122 Mins Digital Cinema 12:35pm | 3:45pm | 6:55pm | 10:10pm The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2PG-13115 Mins Digital Cinema 10:20pm Wreck-It Ralph Digital Cinema 11:20am | 2:10pm

Schedule good for Friday Jan 4th

EAST POINTE MOVIES 12

I-10 & Lee Trevino

Schedule good for 1/04 - 1/10/13

END OF WATCH (R) 11:20a | 1:55p | 4:50p | 7:25p | 9:55p 2D FRANKENWEENIE (PG) 2:25p | 7:15p 3D FINDING NEMO (G) 11:55a | 2:15p | 4:35p | 6:55p | 9:15p 3D FRANKENWEENIE (PG) 11:40a | 1:50p | 4:15p | 6:40p | 8:50p HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG) 11:00a | 1:40p | 4:05p | 7:05p | 9:30p 2D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) 12:00p | 5:00p | 9:35p 3D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) 11:10a | 1:30p | 3:50p | 6:20p | 8:40p 2D ICE AGE CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG) | 11:05a | 3:55p LOOPER (R) 11:25a | 2:05p | 7:00p 2D PARANORMAN (PG) 1:25p | 6:10p | 8:30p PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 (R) 4:45p | 9:50p PITCH PERFECT (PG-13) 11:30a | 2:10p | 4:40p | 7:10p | 9:40p SINISTER (R) 11:15a | 1:35p | 4:00p | 7:20p | 9:45p TAKEN 2 (PG-13) | 12:10p | 2:20p | 4:30p | 6:30p | 9:00p THE COLLECTION (R) | 11:35a | 2:00p | 4:25p | 6:50p | 9:25p

PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7
Schedule good for 1 /04 - 01/10
2D FRANKENWEENIE (PG)12:15 pm | 2:30 pm | 4:35 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:00 pm 2D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG)11:55 am | 2:20 pm | 4:50 pm | 7:15 pm | 9:35 pm CLOUD ATLAS (R)1:30 pm | 5:00 pm | 8:30 pm END OF WATCH (R) 11:45 am | 4:40 pm | 9:30 pm HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG) | 12:10 pm | 2:30 pm | 4:55 pm | 7:20 pm | 9:40 pm PITCH PERFECT (PG-13) | 1:40 pm | 4:15 pm | 7:00 pm | 9:25 pm SINISTER (R) 2:10 pm | 7:05 pm TAKEN 2 (PG-13) 12:45 pm | 3:00 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:30 pm | 9:45 pm

2200 N. Yarbrough

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Out & About

NORTHEAST/ CENTRAL Impending Doom
The Christian metal band performs at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Open Gate Church of the Nazarene, 9821 McCombs, with guests The Browning, Hearts and Hands, This or the Apocalyspe, Thick as Blood, Morgan Graves, Cherabim and Fit for A King. Tickets: $15 (all ages show); available online at ticketbully.com. Information: 346-8331 or epopengate.org.

Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are from January 3rd - 10th, 2012
If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHTS Out & About section, please send all your relevant data by e-mail to: editorial@spotlightepnews.com

White Winter Wonderland Bridal and Quinceaera Showcase The 7th annual showcase is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the

Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on Fort Bliss, with fashion shows and dozens of vendors from ballrooms to florists. Admission is free. Information: 629-0359.

History of Blues will give acoustic performances at various public library branches Saturdays, Jan. 5-26. Locations/information: 5435401 (Main Library).

Sherlock Holmes and The First English Gentleman El

Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the famed detective in the mystery by Doug Warwick Jan. 4-26, 2013. Directed by Frieda Voeks. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID; $5 students under 18). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

WESTSIDE/ DOWNTOWN
The Metropolitan Opera: Les Troyens Live
Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham,

Musica, Chopins Waterloo. Pre-concert talks are one-half hour before all performances. Individual concert tickets: $25 ($20 seniors/military; $5 students). Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.

Sebastian Ensemble The baroque chamber

music trio with Stephen Redfield, violin; Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord and Katie Rietman, cello, perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the El Paso Museum of Art. The event is part of the closing day for the museums Old Masters exhibit. Admission is free.
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Blue Man Group

The eclectic, eccentric musical trio returns to El Paso at 8 p.m.

EASTSIDE St. Mark ACTS Run for Faith 8

a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills. Registration online at raceadventuresunlimited.com. Marcello Giordani and Dwayne Croft star in Berlioz's vast epic set during the Trojan War. Fabio Luisi conducts. Cinemark 12 West. Jan 5th

Live salsa, merengue,

bachata, regueton en El Paso, Las Cruces y Juarez!!!- Dominics Jan 5th

El Paso Chamber Music Festival - El

Paso Pro-Musicas 24th annual festival presents world-class chamber musicians Jan 10Feb. 3 with performances by Australian pianist Piers Lane, violinist Chee Yun, the Parnas Duo, in collaboration with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, NPRs Rob Kapilow from What Makes it Great and Oscar-nominated composer Ben Wallfisch and his special composition for El Paso Pro-

Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4-5, at the Plaza Theatre. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all languages, and cultures. Tickets: $45 and $70. (Ticketmaster)

MISSION VALLEY Austin Jimmy Murphy The local musician, whose latest CD is A

Bowie Feathers
209 S. El Paso (above Tricky Falls) hosts a free night of comedy featuring regional stand-up acts at 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. Information: 351-9909 or trickyfalls.com.

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with the exhibit. The exhibit sho Latinitas will par tner program that r Eyes" photography ol clubs, a local youth a special "Through He local girls in expresm Latinitas after-scho nts ages 10 to 18 fro tos present a vibrant, ina youth. The pho phy of El Paso reside tographers. The exhibit cation to empower Lat edia edu youth pho uses creative multim munity as depicted by rmation, trait of the border com January. For more info sive and fascinating por oughout December and Magazine.org. mmunity Gallery thr Co atinitas will be featured in the oo.com or visit www.L ail latinitaselpaso@yah call 915.219.8554, em

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Please join us every Thursday in January 2013 at 12:00 PM in the Gateway Gallery at the El Paso Museum of Art for Bachs Lunch. Afterwards join us for Music Film Series in the El Paso Energy Auditorium also at the El Paso Museum of Art at 7:00 pm. Both events are free to the public. Seating is limited and is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Program Schedule: Bachs lunch, 12:00 pm January 10, 2013 Artists- Violinist Gil Morgenstern Pianist- Piers Lane Lera Auerbach Piers Lane Lonely Suite Op. 70 Ballet for a Lonely Violinist Gil Morgenstern, violin Zuill Bailey Vytautas Barkauskas Partita, Op 12 Gil Morgenstern, violin Sergei Rachmaninoff Preludes for Solo Piano, Op. 23 Piers Lane, piano Maurice Ravel Tzigane Gil Morgenstern, violin

Zuill Bailey, Cello Boston Chamber Music Society Music Film Series, 7:00 pm " Mr. Holland's Opus A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher. Natasha Paremski, Piano Music Film Series, 7:00 pm " Itzhak Perlman Conducts the Israel Philharmonic featuring Zuill Bailey A film related to the Bachs Lunch. Bachs lunch, 12:00 pm January 24, 2013 Duo Parnas Madalyn Parnas, violin Cicely Parnas, cello ( they perform all of the works together) Bachs lunch, 12:00 pm January 31, 2013 Boston Chamber Music Society Parking is available at the Convention Center, Camino Real Hotel, and Mills Plaza Parking Garage for a small fee. Limited metered parking is available on Main Street. Free metered parking on Saturdays and Sundays.

For information please contact (915) 532-1707

or visit www.ElPasoArtMuseum.org

Natasha Paremski Music Film Series, 7:00 pm "The Brother's Grimm" Will and Jake Grimm are traveling con-artists who encounter a genuine fairy-tale curse which requires true courage instead of their usual bogus exorcisms. Bachs lunch, 12:00 pm January 17, 2013 Zuill Bailey, Cello

Duo Parnas

Chris Lake - Dj Spotlight

Chris Lake has been living the dream. As a DJ hes travelled the globe. As a producer, hes topped industry charts over and over again. As a lover of music, he continues to chase down the freshest beats around. Simply put, hes become one of the great DJ/ Producers of the modern world. Globally recognised as one of the most exciting, forward thinking and cutting edge producers on the scene, Chris Lake's rare ability to create tracks that fuse elements of house, electro and techno has not been lost on his fellow peers. His innovative productions continue to receive wave after wave of support from such luminaries that include Sasha, Danny Howells, Justin Robertson, Sander Kleinenberg and Carl Cox, whilst Pete Tong leads the way in championing the unique sound that has established Chris as one of the world's elite. An avid producer since 2001, Chris's breakthrough came in 2005. His tracks 'One Too Many' and 'Release' caught the attention of the world's press and A&R bosses, but it was the release of his smash hit latter, taking the number one spot in the Music Week, Buzz and Cool Cuts charts, while the accompanying music video was praised by MTV and broke into its Top 5 weekly chart. As a DJ his vibe is very different, always enjoying the darker and deeper side of electronic music, yet still fusing in cheeky edits and homemade tracks, just so the dance floor knows its the Chris Lake experience and one to be savored. 2010 kicked off with a Michael Woods remix of his collaboration with good friend Deadmau5 I Said taking Pete Tongs first Essential New Tune of the decade. That was to be just the beginning further works with Michael Woods on Dominos and another BBC Radio 1 hit, this time with Nelski on Minimal Life all peaking with his Lake & Lys album 'Cross the Line', launched mid way through his residency at Cream Ibiza with Deadmau5 and Friends. The year ended in fine style, Chris and Marco, once again ripping up a reedit, this time Nightrider's 'Hey' got the treatment - another Buzz Chart No.1 for the guys. The year to come promises a massive America tour, an excited move to LA and much much more music! Chris Lake is.? The word accomplished springs to mind. Now its up to us to sit back and enjoy the pleasure of watching as his attitude towards music matures and develops who knows whats yet to come

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Music Releases "THE TELEPHONE"

January 8th
Black Veil Brides Wretched & Divine: Story of The Wild Ones Broadcast - The Berberian Sound Studio Dropkick Murphys Signed & Sealed in Blood Hollywood Undead Notes From The Underground The Living Sisters - Run

PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 AND SUNDAY JANUARY 6 AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE
Mesilla Valley Musical Arts and No Strings Theatre Company will present two holiday performances of Gian-Carlo Menotti's "The Telephone" at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. A one act comedy performed by a pair of singers with piano accompaniment, the story revolves around the problems technology causes in relationships. In the "opera buffa" style, this show is set in a contemporary setting and sung in English. The universality of the plot can be appreciated by one and all. Popular with both lovers of opera and those who don't necessarily consider themselves opera fans, this lighthearted story is sure to delight audiences of all ages!

For Cover Skinny Molly - Haywire Riot

'Changes' that catapulted his name into the record boxes of DJs across the planet. In 2009 Chris turned to the Americas with the intention of winning over two of 'the' musically cultured continents. Two Billboard Dance chart airplay number 1s and multiple tours, have ensured that from Vancouver to Rio, NYC to Miami the

sound of Chris Lake has travelled far and wide, and is now embraced with loving arms, no matter what the city. The question is, what is the sound of Chris Lake? Yes, he is known for his musical crossovers, and based on the success of 'Changes', La Tromba, Only One and If You Knew, why not? The

Solange - True

Thorcraftcobra - Count It In Twenty One Pilots - Vessel

Performances will be on Saturday evening, January 5 at 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, January 6 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($9 for students and seniors) and may be reserved in advance by calling the theater at 575-523-1223.

Nightlife calendar
Jan 12th SUPERNITE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY W / MANO LE TOUGH (PERMANENT VACATION/BERLIN) @The Netwerk Jan 31st

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Toro Y Moi w/ Wild Belle @Tricky Falls

Feb 6th SUPERNITE W/ DANIEL AVERY (THRONE OF BLOOD, PHANTASY, UK) Late Nite Social Club & The Network Present... A rising star in the underground techno house scene and Fabric resident and the man behind one of the hottest Fabric mixes to date... DANIEL AVERY THRONE OF BLOOD, PHANTASY MUSIC, UK

Feb 17th

RA RA RIOT | PACIFIC AIR | + MORE

t/b/a @ The Lowbrow Palace

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By RICK MINTER By RICK MINTER Universal Uclick Universal Uclick

Rearview mirror 2012

From Daytona to Homestead, it was a season to remember
As the calendar rolls over from 2012 to 2013, and the NASCAR guys and gals get away from the tracks for a few weeks, its time to look back at the big stories of the recently completed Sprint Cup season.

ts often been said that the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCARs biggest race, sets the tone for the entire year.

First, there was the rain that came on race day and forced the only rainout of the history of the 500. But the news wasnt all bad, because that put NASCAR racing live on prime time TV for the first time ever. That switch led to the highest number of viewers ever to watch a FOX race broadcast. Then there was the fire, when Juan Pablo Montoya lost control of his car and slammed into a jet dryer, igniting a spectacular blaze and causing a two-hour delay while repairs were made to the track. Luckily for NASCAR, just as it looked like the TV audience might tune out because of the delay, Brad Keselowski whipped out his cell phone and began Tweeting about the incident. In addition to gaining about 100,000 Twitter followers, he gave NASCARs social media initiative a huge boost.

The start of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 27 in Daytona Beach, Fla. (NASCAR photo
Later in the season, NASCAR decided cell phones in race cars were a bad idea and fined Keselowski $25,000 for Tweeting from his car during a red flag at Phoenix. Finally, at the end of the 500, there was Matt Kenseth winning his second Daytona 500. That victory, in addition to his solid performance throughout the season, made his mid-year announcement that he was leaving his Roush-Fenway Racing team for Joe Gibbs Racing even more startling. Hes taking over the No. 20 Toyota formerly driven by Joey Logano, who is moving to the No. 22 at Penske Racing as a teammate to Keselowski. Dale Earnhardt Jr.s strong runner-up run at Daytona was the start of a comeback season for NASCARs most popular driver. He broke a 143-race winless streak at Michigan in June and made the cut for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Also grabbing headlines at Daytona were the rules infractions by Jimmie Johnsons No. 48 crew. NASCAR initially suspended crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec, docked the team 25 points and fined Knaus $100,000 for improper modifications to their car. The team appealed, and in a stunning move, NASCAR Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook overturned the most damaging parts of the penalties, leaving in place only the fine against Knaus. The drama that began at Daytona continued throughout the season. Both races at Bristol Motor Speedway produced interesting results. The Food City 500 in March, won by Keselowski, saw seas of empty seats in the grandstands, prompting track owner Bruton Smith to grind portions of the pavement in an attempt to bring back the old Bristol that often saw slam-bang racing because of the lack of multiple grooves. But when the night race in August got under way, the top of the track that had been ground in an attempt to keep drivers on the bottom, actually proved to be the preferred line. But fans were entertained as in the past, thanks in large part to Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth. After the two crashed while racing for the lead, Stewart got out of his car and threw his helmet at Kenseths car, bouncing it off the front end.Continues on page 23

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NOTEBOOK

NASCAR unveils personnel moves

NASCAR has announced several changes in its competition department. Joe Balash, who has served as the Nationwide Series director since 2004, will become international Competition Liaison, working with NASCAR circuits in Mexico, Canada and Europe. Wayne Auton moves up from his post a director of the Camping World Truck Series to take Balashs old job with the Nationwide Series. He will be replaced by Chad Little, who leaves his job as director of the Whelen Modified Tour. Balash now will report to Richard Buck, who has been promoted to managing director, Competition GRAND-AM and managing director, Touring Series NASCAR. Auton and Little will continue to report to John Darby, managing director, competition and Sprint Cup Series director. Brad Moran, now the Canadian Tire Series director, will serve in the role of director of Touring Series, NASCAR, and will report to Buck.

Bayne announces engagement

2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne announced by Twitter and Facebook that hes engaged to Ashton Clapp. Well Ladies and Gentlemen, she said yes, Bayne said in a message accompanied by a photo of the two of them at a ski slope.

Former driver Crawfish Crider dies

Former NASCAR driver Curtis Crawfish Crider died last week at his home near Daytona Beach, Fla. The Abbeville, S.C., native made 232 starts in the series now known as Sprint Cup from 1959-1965. He had 14 top-five and 70 top-10 finishes.

NASCAR's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (left) and Joey Logano (right) kiss U. S. Army Specialist Katherine Kelley, 28, during a December USO tour to Kuwait and Germany. (USO Photo)

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Mitsubishis odd green machine the i.

The Mitsubishi i is weird. Its shape looks like the designers blended the styles of a Smart car with a computer mouse and the result came to be the i. But styling isnt what the i, whose official name is the iMiEV, is about, rather it is meant to deliver all-electric efficiency at an affordable price, and Mitsubishi seems to have accomplished just that. Next to Nissans Leaf, the i is the greenest car on the market. Different from a hybrid that uses both gas and electric motors to propel the car, the i is 100% electric. And unlike the Chevrolet Volt that has an onboard gas generator, the i is powered solely by grid electricity which charges its lithiumion battery pack. Take a peek at the rear of the i and youll notice the lack of a tailpipe. The California Air Resource Board (CARB) gives the i a perfect 10 (cleanest) when it comes to ger. In back, legroom comes up short and the seats are not very supportive. But they do fold flat, giving the i a decent 50 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The instrument cluster is ridiculously simple with just a digital speedometer, Charge/Eco/Power meter, a fuelgauge, and an indicator telling the range is. Like a hybrid in electric mode, driving this all-electric Mitsubishi is eerie silent except the quietness never ceases in the i. As you may expect, its slow, but it can safely get you up to speed, albeit it with no drama. You can thank the is rear-mounted 66 horsepower electric motor and single gear for that. I spent a few days using the i as my sole source of transportation. Every night I plugged it in and every morning it indicated that it was it was fully charged. With a 35-mile daily commute, there were no issues with running out of juice.

By Christopher A. Randazzo
One thing I quickly learned (and liked) about the i was how accurate the range meter was. Other electric cars had the miles on the range meter ticking away long before the true distance was covered. Not so with the i. And turn off all the accessories and the i will respond by adding more miles to your range. But there is still no denying the fact that I was constantly monitoring the battery life and always wondering what I would do if I did run out of power. This concern is sometimes referred to as range anxiety a new phrase popular with electric car buyers and potential owners. Luckily, I never found myself with less than 10 miles left, and I made it a habit to always plug in when I got home. There are two trim levels for the i - the base ES and the higher-up SE. The ES looks plain with its steel wheels but does come equipped with full power accessories. My i was the SE model that gets nicer alloy wheels along with foglamps, nicer interior and a better audio system. Total price on my tester was $34,920 but that is before the $7,500 federal tax credit. The i ES starts at $29,125. Like other electric cars, the Mitsubishi i isnt for everybody. If your daily commute is less than 25 miles each way, it works out well; anything more than that may be reason to look at a hybrid. But with the i, just knowing that stopping at gas stations and even oil changes are things of the past is a great feeling. Throw in the fact that you are helping the environment and you can see that the i is a true green machine that delivers on its promises. Now about the way it looks

Global Warming and Smog impact. Replenishing the battery pack is similar to other electric cars just plug it into a 120V or 220V outlet (using a special charger, sold separately). A typical 120V outlet means it will take a long 22 hours to recharge a depleted battery whereas the 220V will do the job in seven hours.

Once the i is fully charged it can travel 62 miles, giving it the shortest range in the electric-car segment. And once the battery is depleted, you are out of luck. Not even triple-A can save you unless they have a super long extension cord. But being simple is what makes the i stand out. Its easily the smallest car in its class, but the front seats provide ample room for both the driver and passen-

Cup wins in 2012 by Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin, tops among drivers Poles in 2012 by Mark Martin, Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson, the most among Sprint Cup drivers

By The Numbers:

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

$31,125.00 $34,920.00 rear-engine / rear-wheel drive 49-kilowatt electric motor with lithium-ion battery pack Horsepower: 66 hp Torque: 145 ft/lbs Fuel Economy: MPG equivalent = 126 city / 99 highway mpg [Visit me at www.carsbycar.blogspot.com or email me at autocran@gmail.com] Base Price: Price as Tested: Layout: Engine:

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Consecutive years with at least one Cup victory by Tony Stewart, the most of any driver Consecutive Sprint Cup races without a victory by Martin Truex Jr., the most of any driver in the top 20 in the final 2012 points standings

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Rearview mirror 2012...

Continued from page 20 Denny Hamlin took the win, one of his five for the season. NASCARs return trip to Daytona in July produced another stunning story. Just before the start of the race, NASCAR announced that Penske Racing driver A.J. Allmendinger had been temporarily suspended from NASCAR because he didnt pass a random drug test. He was replaced by Sam Hornish Jr. Allmendinger soon completed NASCARs Road to Recovery program and rejoined the series in Charlotte in October. He ran a total of four races for Phoenix Racing. The Finger Lakes 355 at Watkins Glen on Aug. 12 turned out to be more significant than most races. Kyle Busch, who put aside much of his participation in the Nationwide and Camping World Truck series to concentrate on winning a Sprint Cup championship, was in position to essentially sew up a Chase berth before the last lap at the Glen. But while leading on the final circuit, he spun after contact with Brad Keselowski, who finished second in the race. Marcos Ambrose then made a daring move on Keselowski to get the victory, which helped his Richard Petty Motorsports team continue to receive much-needed funding from Ford Motor Company. As for Busch, he missed the cut for the Chase and finished the season with just one Cup win and none in either the Nationwide or Truck Series. Thats in contrast to 2011 when he had 18 combined wins, to 2010 when he had 24 and to 2009 when he had 21. Safety also was an issue in 2012. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was among those saying early on that racing is plenty safe these days. The cars are safe, and we are not in physical danger of injury, he said at Watkins Glen. But just a few weeks later, on Aug. 29, Earnhardt suffered a concussion in a hard crash during a tire test at Kansas Speedway. He kept his injuries to himself until a second crash, at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct.7. At that point he was diagnosed with concussions and was forced to miss the next two races. He wound up 12th in the final points standings and had 10 top-five finishes for the season, but none after the Kansas crash. The 10-race championshipdeciding Chase for the Sprint Cup played out in dramatic fashion as it boiled down to a one-onone between Keselowski, in his third full year of Sprint Cup racing, and the five-time champion, Johnson, in his 11th. Keselowski won the Chase opener at Chicagoland Speedway and was never lower than second in points throughout the final 10 races. Johnson came on strong at the end, winning at Martinsville and Texas and holding the points lead after those two races. But in the next-to-last race at Phoenix, Johnson crashed hard and fell to 20 points behind Keselowski entering the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In the Ford 400, pit strategy had put Johnson in position to win the race and possibly the championship before a penalty on pit road put him behind. Then a

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crash that ended what would have been a storybook moment for team owner Rick Hendrick. Two of his drivers, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, were at the front of the pack and in position to claim the 200th Cup win for Hendrick at the track where he got his first Cup victory and where he lost family members and friends in a plane crash. Instead, they were collected in a crash that set the stage for a win by Ryan Newman. But Bowyer didnt get off scotfree. In the next-to-last race of the year, at Phoenix, Gordon paid him back by intentionally wrecking him. Then, in the final race of the year, the race for the win came down to none other than Gordon and Bowyer. Gordon won the race, the 87th victory of his Cup career. Bowyers second-place finish gave him a one-point edge over Jimmie Johnson in the race for the runner-up spot in the standings. A great start at Daytona and an equally thrilling ending at Homestead made for one memorable season and raise high hopes for the new NASCAR year.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR photo)

mechanical issue with the rear gear on his No. 48 sealed the title for Keselowski, who raced conservatively and finished 15th. Johnsons struggles opened the door for Clint Bowyer to take the runner-up spot in the standings, capping off a remarkable threewin first season with Michael Waltrip Racing. Bowyer also was involved in a couple of old-school NASCAR moments. His risky move in the closing laps in the first Martinsville race caused a

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Toyota, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Dodge, in an incident during the Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12. (NASCAR photo)