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Health Must be a Priority el paso Museum of History

in Resolutions for 2011 Tai Chi Classes
Dr. David Lipschitz
More than ever before, 2011
requires every American to
place the highest priority on
improved health. Alarming
new information indicates
that the epidemic of obesity
shows no evidence of slowing
and the risk of dependency
and disability is increasing.
For the first time ever, data
show a small but highly sig-
nificant reduction in Ameri-
can life expectancy. With the
current trajectory of poor
health, it has been predicted
that by the year 2020, 50 per-
cent of Americans will have
either pre-diabetes or dia-
betes. Add to this the fact that
baby boomers will be receiv-
ing their Medicare cards in
exponential numbers, and it's
clear that a crisis is looming.
But to foster a more robust
impact on your New Year's
health resolutions, you must
understand the key lifestyle
changes that will ensure a
healthier, happier, longer and
more independent life.
At the top of the list, place in-
creasing your self-esteem.
Though it is not usually asso-
ciated with healthy living, re-
ports from the
Commonwealth Foundation
— which examined factors
associated with successful
aging — found that individu-
als who felt good about them-
selves, happy in their skin
and confident that they were
successful human beings had
the longest life expectancy, a
lower risk of illness and the
greatest chance of reaching
old age without any physical
or cognitive disabilities.
How you feel about yourself
is often fully cemented by the
time you reach adulthood,
and it's affected greatly by
your upbringing and life ex-
periences. However, we
should all be diligent about
healing old wounds and soft-
ening sharp edges. Learn to
love yourself — as you are —
and healthfulness will cer-
tainly follow.
Next, resolve to adopt the one
true key to longevity: exer-
cise. The more you exercise,
the healthier you are and the
longer you'll live. The late Dr.
Robert Butler, a leading
longevity expert of the 20th
century, showed that exercise
is the only true longevity pill.
Clearly, lack of exercise and
obesity are closely linked.
Statistics show that the risk of
obesity is closely correlated
with the number of miles
driven annually. Furthermore,
obesity is much lower in loca-
tions where walking or biking
to work is common.
It is simply time to stop the
excuses. No matter your age,
weight or health status, there
is an exercise program that is
right for you. At a minimum,
exercise must include either
150 minutes of moderate or
70 minutes of vigorous exer-
cise weekly. Accomplish this
goal and prolong your life.
Along with adopting an exer-
cise regimen, your 2011 reso-
lutions should certainly
include maintaining an ideal
body weight. Be neither too
fat nor too thin, but just right.
Data clearly show that main-
taining an ideal body weight
is a major predictor of
longevity. Being overweight
or obese has been directly
linked to increased risk of
death.
While obesity is the most rec-
ognized measure of poor
health, the solution involves
much more than eating less
and losing weight. We eat be-
cause we are unhappy, we are
stressed and we have a poor
relationship with food. And
since diets rarely target the
root of unhealthy habits, the
quest to shed extra weight
usually fails.
So, for the millions of Ameri-
cans who find themselves
outside the bounds of an ideal
body mass index, take some
time to understand your own
relationship with food as well
as your complex barriers to
weight loss. For guidance,
seek the help of dietitians or
turn to rational programs that
have a core commitment to
lifelong improved nutrition.
Finally, any New Year's reso-
lution list must include being
an empowered consumer of
health care. Your future
health relies on understanding
not only what it takes to stay
healthy, but also understand-
ing how to navigate the health
care system should you or
your loved ones become sick.
Find a trusted primary care
physician who focuses on
prevention and early detec-
tion of disease. Have regular
medical checkups, assure ap-
propriate screening for dis-
ease, be up-to-date on
vaccinations, and try to im-
prove health habits by quit-
ting smoking and drinking in
moderation.
presents
Winter Session
Every Saturday, beginning January 8th to
March 19th, 2011
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Beginning on Saturday, January 8th and continuing until
March 19th, 2011, the El Paso Museum of History will offer
classes in Tai Chi taught by Hsio-Ying Hines. The Chinese
community in El Paso has influenced the culture of this city
in many ways, including teaching the traditions in centuries-
old body, mind and spiritual exercises.
If you haven’t 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 estab-
lished that Tai Chi and Qi-Gong can reduce hypertension,
help diabetes and stress management, and ease arthritis.
The Saturday class is a continuation of Tai Chi I where stu-
dents will learn more advanced Yang style movements and
explore all five major styles of Tai Chi: Chen, Sun, Yang, Wu
and Wu/hao. In addition, Ms. Hines will introduce how to use
the fan with the various movements from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.
These fans can be purchased at the Museum Gift shop.
Hsio-Ying Hines has been teaching Tai-chi at the Chinese
Language School, and EPCC Northwest Campus Library
Summer program since 2007. According to her students, she
is very patient and makes you feel comfortable from the first
lesson on. Ms. Hines will add interesting anecdotes of Chi-
nese history as she teaches you the various movements.
Loose, comfortable clothing and athletic shoes are highly rec-
ommended for the class. Class size is limited to 20, so register
early. Program fee: $20.00 for non-members/$10.00 for mem-
bers for the ten week course.
For more information, call Sue Taylor at 351-3588 or email at
taylorsl@elpasotexas.gov

Let's start 2011 with a re-

newed commitment to good
health as well as a renewed
understanding of what it
means to be healthy.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the au-

thor of the books, "Breaking
the Rules of Aging" and "Dr.
David's First Health Book of
More Not Less. More infor-
mation is available at
www.DrDavidHealth.com.

COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM Hsio-Ying with Sword Tai-Chi

 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 3

Tigua Indians re-elect Governor

Paiz, elect new Cacique
By Joe Olvera ©, 2010

A new year
means a new election in the
“Pueblo” community of Tigua
Indians, an El Paso mainstay
since 1682, following the
Pueblo Revolt of 1680 in
New Mexico. To start the new
year, The Pueblo received
honors from the Harvard
School of Government, under
its Honoring Nations pro-
gram. The Tiguas were hon-
ored for their Project Pueblo:
Economic Revitalization
Project.
Only one surprise
was noted on the annual New
Year’s Eve election, however.
That was the election of new
Cacique, or Chief and Spiri-
tual Leader for the Tribe in
the person of Frank Holguin,
90. As tradition has it, he was
elected to the life-long posi-
tion after the death of former
Cacique Santiago
Bustamante
Cacique Santiago Busta-
mante, who had served in that
position since the 1990s. He
succumbed to a variety of ill-
nesses at the age of 89.
Elected officials serve only
one year, but the Cacique
serves for life – he is the cul-
tural and spiritual leader of
the tribe. Holguin was not
available for comment on his
new position.
The “Pueblo” is a
U.S. federally recognized Na-
tive American tribe and sov-
million a year for such initia-
tives as health care, educa-
tion, law enforcement, tribal
than the Legislature, to decide
on the future of the casino.
five-term incumbent Art Sen-
clair, Paiz had been tribal
sheriff.
ereign nation. It is one of courts, elder assistance, and Some tribal mem- Paiz was not avail-
three tribes located in Texas, the “general welfare of the bers, however, are not so able for comment, but, he ex-
and the only Pueblo in the tribe.” thrilled with the re-election of plained that he is no longer
state. The tribal community Although efforts Paiz as Governor, because he the same person he was. “I
known as “Tiguas” was estab- have been made by El Paso sports a youthful criminal did turn my life around,” Paiz
lished in 1682, with the main- legislators to allow the casino record. Paiz said in a previous told tribal members. “And the
taining of its traditional to re-open, religious leaders interview that he was 18 people can see who I am now,
political system and ceremo- have put a damper on that. years old when he was con- not who I was in the past. I’m
nial practices – it continues to Currently, Texas State Rep. victed of felony theft and a different person, I’ve
flourish as a Pueblo commu- Chente Quintanilla, District misdemeanor criminal mis- demonstrated that I’m a true
nity. Efforts are being made 75, has introduced legislation chief. Prior to being elected leader and I’m going to con-
to improve the tribe’s finan- that will allow voters, rather Governor in 2008, defeating tinue being a strong leader.”
cial condition with the re-
opening of the Speaking Rock
Casino.
Shut down by then
Texas Attorney General John
Cornyn, the tribe had made
tremendous inroads in its eco-
nomic development by pro-
viding more than 800 jobs to
tribal members and members
of the El Paso community,
generating more than $800

Texas Musicians to be Showcased

at Evening Inaugural Celebration
Clay Walker, Pat Green, Eli Young Band and
Bonnie Bishop to Perform
AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 3, 2010 – The 2011 Texas Inaugural Committee today announced
that Texas-based musicians Clay Walker, Pat Green, Eli Young Band and special guest
Bonnie Bishop are scheduled to perform at the Evening Inaugural Celebration on Janu-
ary 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center.

“We’ve lined up such a solid group of performers to top off what will be a most histori-
cally-significant day for our great state,” said Weisie Steen, Chair of the 2011 Texas In-
augural Committee. “Texas is fertile ground for good music, so the Evening Inaugural
Celebration showcases a few home-grown favorites that have become household names.
It’s sure to be a night to remember!”

Although the Inaugural Evening Celebration is an invitation-only event, those interested

in attending may request an invitation by emailing info@2011texasinaugural.com. Rec-
ommended attire is cocktail rather than formal.

The swearing-in ceremony for Gov. Perry and Lt. Gov. Dewhurst is free and open to the
public on Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. on the South steps of the Capitol.
About the 2011 Texas Inaugural Celebrations The 2011 Texas Inaugural Celebrations are
scaled back from prior years. Through ticket sales and private funding, celebrations oper-
ate at no state expense. The Inaugural Committee is an entity formed by statute that con-
venes with the election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to make arrangements
for conducting ceremonies and events to observe the inauguration. For more information
about events surrounding the 2011 Texas Inaugural, please visit
www.2011texasinaugural.com.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 4

Free Tours of the el paso

DeSeRT STORM Museum of archaeology
20-Year Reunion Tours for Families with Elementary-School-Age Children
At 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 9, 2011
This free one-hour, docent-led tour of the El
Paso Museum of Archaeology will introduce
participants to the people of El Paso’s ancient
past from the Paleoindians who lived here
14,000 years ago to the Mescalero Apache
people of today. Visitors will also see prehis-
toric artifacts from several regions of México.
Reservations are not necessary but contact the
museum if you plan to attend, 915-755-4332;
guidamr@elpasotexas.gov. To enjoy the gar-
dens, wear suitable clothing, shoes, and sun
protection.
Hosted by the:

11th “IMpeRIaL”
air Defense artillery Brigade
January 19th - 20th, 2011
Biggs army airfield
Centennial Club
el paso, Texas
R.S.V.P. by January 7, 2011
For More Information Call:
(915) 568-6100

Mayor Cook Honored

with Statewide Trans-
portation Award
El Paso, Texas-January 4, 2011- This afternoon at the Sixth
Annual Texas Transportation Forum held in Austin, Texas,
Mayor John Cook was honored with the 2010 Road Hand
Award. The recognition from the Texas Department of Cliff Dwellers Diorama, photo by Nancy Aniszewska, 2010
Transportation (TxDot) is one of the department’s most
prestigious awards. Mayor Cook is one of four individuals
from El Paso to receive the award. The past honorees were
Tom Diamond (1974), Judson F. Williams (1990) and Jack
Vowell (1994).

Officials at the El Paso District of TxDot nominated Mayor

Cook for his contiguous work on transportation related proj-
ects. These projects include the creation of the Camino Real
Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA), the 2008 Compre-
hensive Mobility Plan, the creation of the first Transporta-
tion Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) and his continuous
leadership to further develop the Rapid Transit System.
The Road Hand Award is made possible in association with
the Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association. Recipi-
ents selected are those special individuals who have contin-
ually worked to improve the transportation system in Texas
and have freely given their time, their energy, their support
and their vision toward accomplishing important transporta-
tion programs or projects in their communities, their region
or the entire state.
FORT BLISS, TEXAS — On Tuesday, Jan. 18,
2010, the Fort Bliss Tax Center will conduct a
grand opening ceremony.
Brig. Gen. Stephen Twitty, the Fort Bliss Deputy In-
stallation Commander will be the guest of honor.
The IRS will present awards to members of the Tax
Center staff and the ceremony will include a ribbon
cutting and cake cutting ceremony.
The Tax Center offers free tax preparation services
to Active Duty service members, Activated Re-
servists and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees,
and family members.
The Tax Center is staffed by Soldiers from Fort
Bliss, as well as several civilian volunteers. This
year, the Tax Center will be manned by 26 Soldiers
and 26 civilian volunteers, making it the largest Tax
Center that Fort Bliss has seen in quite some time,
if not ever.
Last year, the Tax Center saved service members
more than $1 million in tax preparation fees.
 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 5

WEATHER 101
By: “Doppler” Dave Speelman

2010 – A Down
Year for Precipitation
Our annual average for precipitation is 9.43” in El Paso.
2010 ended with a deficit of nearly three inches.

Below is a list of the past 30 years on how much rain we

received. You’ll notice that the bold print is indicative of
years that El Paso was above normal. 15 of the 30 years
were above normal.

Weather Trivia:
How much total snowfall did el paso
received in 2010?
a. 0”
B. 1.10
C. 2.9”
D. 3.1”
e. 4.7”
“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 Doppler- Answer: B – 1.10”
dave@kvia.com.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 6
The Savage Truth on Money
Turn Negativity of Today Into Future of Promise
Terry Savage
What will happen to the
economy and the stock mar-
ket and interest rates in 2011?
This is the season for fore-
casts and prognostications.
But that's not what most peo-
ple are thinking about when
they wonder what's in their
economic future for the year
ahead.
The one economic question
on most people's minds is
whether the United States
will grow again, and whether
their lives will ever be mate-
rially better, and most of all
— whether their children will
have a better life than they
do.
A Facebook poll taken a few
months ago revealed that
many had worked hard all
their lives, lost significant
ground in the recession —
and were not at all optimistic
that their children or grand-
children would have a higher
standard of living.
Sure, the stock market is
starting the year at, or near, a
new high since this terrible fi-
nancial convulsion first
started in 2008. And the offi-
cial measure of economic
growth — gross domestic
product — is showing that
the economy is moving
ahead, leaving the official
definition of recession behind
us. And yes, the unemploy-
ment numbers have made
some progress, though hardly
a dent in the massive num-
bers of people searching for
work.
But that's the stuff that econo-
mists consider. What matters
to most people is the dramatic
decline of hope that things
will get much better. It's a
generational worry that has
many Americans ready to be-
lieve that our best times are
behind us. Most of us are
willing to sacrifice for a good
cause — and the best cause
for many of us is our chil-
dren's future. Right now, it
seems cloudy.
Those feelings of despair re-
mind me of accounts of life in
the Depression years. It must
have been overwhelming to
live in such continuing mis-
ery. The drought and dust-
bowl destroyed America's
farm economy, even as the
Depression destroyed jobs.
Few parents then could antic-
ipate their children would live
in a world of jet-age global
travel and economic growth.
Today's negative outlook also
reminds me of the 1970s,
when the effort to fight a war
and create a "great society" at
the same time resulted in a
frightening inflation, then a
devastating recession. The
stock market had hovered
around 700 for a decade, the
prime rate went to 20.5 per-
cent, and unemployment hit
double digits.
At the depths of the economic
recession in 1980-82, few
would have forecast that
within 20 years the Dow
would hit 12,000, and interest
rates would be in the low sin-
gle digits, and that an unex-
pected technology revolution
would create unprecedented
productivity and economic
growth.
Yet, that's exactly what the
American economy delivered
— an economic boom that
created jobs and prosperity
and hope for the future. And
it created wealth.
That's what we should all
be rooting for in 2011:
wealth creation.
The politics of envy has
never achieved economic
growth because it has at its
core a desire to redistribute
the existing wealth, instead of
creating incentives to create
growth that can lift an entire
society.
We are told that there are too
many "rich" people. Instead,
we should think that there are
not enough rich people. Be-
cause only wealthy people
can pay the taxes that will fill
in our budget deficits.
In 2008, the last year for
which hard data is available,
the top 1 percent of the na-
tion's adjusted gross income
earners earned 20 percent of
the total national income.
Those are the truly wealthy.
And, they paid 38 percent of
the nation's taxes.
That year, the top 10 percent
of the nation's AGI earners
earned 45.8 percent of the in-
come, but they paid in 69.6
percent of the total taxes paid
that year.
In fact, the top 50 percent of
the nation's AGI earners
earned 87.25 percent of the
total income but they paid in
97.30 percent of the total in-
come taxes. (This analysis
comes from the Tax Founda-
tion, based on IRS data.)
Think how much good our
country could do for its own
citizens, and for others
around the world, if we had a
growing economy, with more
people working — and pay-
ing taxes.
It's easy to forget the incredi-
ble possibilities that our econ-
omy offers — if we all work
together to reward ingenuity
and create incentives for
progress. That applies to
bosses as well as workers, to
bankers as well as borrowers,
to government as well as
business.
In the midst of the Depres-
sion, our President Franklin
Roosevelt told us, "The only
thing we have to fear is fear
itself."
Those are words to remember
as we enter a new year, filled
with concerns about our fu-
ture and the future we will
leave to our children and
grandchildren. No one ever
won a bet against the long-
term success of America. And
that's the Savage Truth.
Terry Savage is a registered
investment adviser and is on
the board of the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange. She ap-
pears weekly on WMAQ-
Channel 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?" To
find out more about Terry
Savage and read her past
columns, visit the Creators
Syndicate Web page at
www.creators.com.
COPYRIGHT 2011 TERRY SAVAGE PRODUC-
TIONS
 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 7
Sharon Mosley
Chances are that you bought a new pair of
skinny jeans or a faux fur vest or some-
thing at least a "little" trendy to add to
your wardrobe this past year. And if
you're not into edgy style, then you were
in luck, too. The classics were back in a
big way: camel coats, menswear suits and
glamorous full skirts.
Here are the top 10 trends of the year. If
you're lucky, you may find them on sale at
a store near you.
— One: Skinny pants. The slim sil-
houette anchored the bottom half of the
fashion story in 2010 with "jeggings" —
jeans that look like leggings, another big
hit of the year. Knit leggings also made
the top list.
— Two: Boots. From ankle "shooties"
to thigh highs, boots were the new "shoe"
to buy this past fall. Tucked into leggings,
they were a wardrobe must-have for
young and old.
— Three: Camel. This classic color
replaced black as the "go-with-every-
thing" neutral in your wardrobe. From
camel coats to camel handbags, this was
the color to start it all off. Gray was an-
other neutral that got into gear this year.
— Four: Red. On its own or as an ac-
cent to camel or gray, this fiery hue
packed a passionate punch. The little red
dress was a big hit for the holiday season.
— Five: Military might. Whether it
was combat boots, storm trooper coats or
The top 2010 trends in- fatigue jackets, the military touches
cluded military-inspired marched into our closets with style. Even
the guys got in on this trend.
fashion and accessories,
such as this gray trench — Six: Animal prints. Another clas-
coat and camouflage scarf sic that gave flair to everything from spot-
from Banana Republic.
ted tote bags to trench coats. Spark it with
red. One touch of animal print goes a long
way.
— Seven: Fur. Real or faux, the fur
was flying this past year. It was the per-
fect way to fluff up your wardrobe. The
fur vest was a favorite; it's the perfect top-
per for sweaters this winter.
— Eight: Chunky knits. A great
way to wrap up for the cold weather
ahead, sweaters made a bold statement in
longer tunics and vests — great comple-
ments to skinny leggings and boots. The
classic Fair Isle was updated in new col-
ors, and the "sweatshirt" top was rein-
vented for even more comfort.
— Nine: Ladylike luxe. Reminis-
cent of Dior's "New Look" in the late
1940s and early 1950s, the full skirt made
a comeback, as did bow blouses, fitted
jackets and shapely dresses a la "Mad
Men." Toss on pearls, grab your gloves
and clutch, and you've got the picture.
— Ten: And the rest of the story.
There were lots of other trends to hit the
fashion radar screen in 2010, including
pixie haircuts, socks with all kinds of
shoes, floppy hats, "nerd" glasses via Tina
Fey and Johnny Depp, winter shorts worn
with tights, and black leggings teamed
with light-colored shoes.
Love them or leave them. There's always
next year! But there's still plenty of time
to add a top 10 look to your shopping list
and hit the after-holiday sales.
Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor
of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock
and executive director of the Fashion Edi-
tors and Reporters Association.
COPYRIGHT 2011 CREATORS.COM
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 8
DeaR aBBY by abigail Van Buren
gOOD gROOMINg IS a HaIRY SUBJeCT
BeTWeeN FRIeNDS
DEAR ABBY: Just how
honest should you be with a
friend? My friend "Frannie"
did not receive a promotion
in her department, and I think
I know why -- her appear-
ance. The promotion would
have required more interac-
tion with clients.
Frannie is bright,
hard-working, has Christian
ethics, a beautiful, trim fig-
ure, a wide smile and dresses
well. But -- she wears no
makeup, doesn't pluck her
huge unibrow and wears san-
dals that expose her very
hairy toes and the hairy tops
of her feet.
Many people have
commented to me about her
hairy feet and face, but I have
not had the heart to tell her
what they say. She has also
been asking me why guys shy
away from her.
Do I say nothing, or
should I offer helpful advice?
-- FRANNIE'S FRIEND IN
NORTH CAROLINA
DEAR FRIEND: What
you need to ask yourself be-
fore raising a sensitive sub-
ject like this is: Is it true? Is it
helpful? Is it kind? From
where I sit, telling Frannie
what she needs to hear passes
those tests. Because Frannie
has been asking why men shy
away from her, that's your
opening to talk to her about
her grooming. Many women
have body-hair issues, but
there are solutions for it. The
poor woman needs the serv-
ices of a cosmetologist.
**
DEAR ABBY: My hus-
band and I separated
more than a year
ago, but we have
remained friends
for the
sake of Dear
our chil- abby
dren.
During our marriage, my sis-
ter moved in with us. When I
moved out, she stayed on to
help my husband financially,
and also to help with our chil-
dren.
Yesterday, my hus-
band confirmed that he's now
sleeping with my sister. I
must see them almost daily
and I don't want to make a
difficult situation worse. How
can I get over the hurt and be-
trayal I feel toward them --
especially my sister? How
can I forgive them? Will time
really heal this wound? --
BETRAYED BY MY SIS-
TER
DEAR BETRAYED: It
may help in your healing if
you accept that your marriage
ended the day you walked out
the door, leaving your sister
in the role of wife -- con-
tributing financially to the
household, parenting the chil-
dren, and I assume, emotion-
ally supporting your husband.
Not to have seen this coming
was naive. The stronger you
become, the easier it will be
to forgive them and go on
with your life, but getting
there may require profes-
sional counseling. I'm recom-
mending you start sooner
rather than later.
**
DEAR ABBY: My
friends and I were recently
discussing supermarket eti-
quette and hope you can pro-
vide some insight. When
checking out at the grocery
store and a customer is stand-
ing behind you ready to un-
load her basket, is it your
responsibility to move the di-
vider bar to the end of your
order or should it be the per-
son behind you? Which is
more proper? -- CONSCIEN-
TIOUS SHOPPER, ERIE,
PA.
DEAR CONSCIEN-
TIOUS: The person un-
loading the basket usually
places the bar to ensure that
her (or his) groceries are kept
separate from the person in
front. There are, however, no
hard-and-fast rules about it.
**
Dear Abby is written by Abi-
gail Van Buren, also known
as Jeanne Phillips, and was
founded by her mother,
Pauline Phillips. Write Dear
Abby at www.DearAbby.com
or P.O. Box 69440, Los An-
geles, CA 90069.
**
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envelope, plus check or
money order for $6 (U.S.
funds only) to: Dear Abby --
Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box
447, Mount Morris, IL
61054-0447. (Postage is in-
cluded in the price.)
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Sustainable Living
Green New Year's
Resolutions
Shawn Dell Joyce
Lucky for us, Santa is very
kind, or we would have re-
ceived a lump of coal in our
stockings for being major
contributors to climate
change. Instead of giving us
more stuff, I imagine Santa
probably snuck into our
houses and swapped out those
incandescent bulbs for com-
pact fluorescents. He's proba-
bly pretty peeved about the
warming happening at the
North Pole and that his flying
reindeer may soon join all the
other Arctic creatures on the
endangered species list. In-
deed, we Americans have
been very, very naughty.
Most of us realize that we
can't go on this way. We are
running out of planet to con-
sume and will need three to
five more Earths to keep up
our current consumption. We
cannot continue to gorge our-
selves at the all-you-can-eat
buffet created by our fossil-
fueled agricultural system.
Nor can we keep adding more
and more coal-burning plants
to feed our lust for power. Or
continue driving gas-guzzling
SUVs. We have already
burned through our share of
the world resources and are
now dipping deeply into our
children's and grandchildren's
meager allotments.
Each American household has
to commit to change —
changing light bulbs and
changing paradigms. Let's
embrace a culture built on
conservation of resources in-
stead of waste and excess.
Here are a few New Year's
resolutions that will set us on
the right track:
— Go on a "low carbon"
diet. Woodstock author David
Gershon leads you through
energy-slimming actions to
lose 5,000 pounds of carbon
or more. Considering the av-
erage American household
has a carbon footprint of
22,000 pounds per year,
there's plenty of carbon to cut
(www.empowermentinsti-
tute.net).
— Take the "100 mile diet"
challenge. Eating local is the
single best thing you can do
to curb climate change. The
average American fork-full of
food traveled 1,500 miles to
reach your mouth. By eating
locally, we save emissions of
transporting food and the
livelihoods of local farmers,
eat fresher, more nutritious
food, and become intimately
connected to the land and the
seasons
(www.100milediet.org).
— Set the "zero waste"
goal. Make recycling, com-
These seven New Year's Resolutions will help transition our
economy away from fossil fuels and toward a more vibrant lo-
calized economy.
posting, washing and reusing
a common practice. Carry
your own mug or reusable
water container to avoid gen-
erating more petroleum-based
plastics. Stash a set of tote
bags in your car for shopping,
and refuse to accept any dis-
posables (www.grrn.org).
— Take the 10 percent chal-
lenge. Try spending 10 per-
cent of your income at locally
owned businesses. Move your
mortgage to a local bank or
credit union, buy from con-
signment stores instead of
chain stores, and eat at locally
owned restaurants. This keeps
your money flowing locally,
where it grows and multiplies
as local businesses frequent
other local businesses. This
one act will improve your
local economy, and save
Main Street, and your neigh-
bor's job (www.livinge-
conomies.org).
— Convert to renewable en-
ergy. Curb 30 percent of your
family's emissions by switch-
ing to renewable energy. If
solar panels or a wind turbine
are out of your price range,
consider buying wind energy
through your utility for about
$15 per month
(www.newwindenergy.com).
— Exercise your political
will! We need real leadership
at all levels of government
willing to address climate
change. It is time for creative
direct actions. We can convert
every light bulb in America to
a compact fluorescent, but
until we have a moratorium
on coal-burning power plants
we are still contributing to
global warming
(www.1sky.org).
— Create community. Be
the change you want to see.
Take time to know your
neighbors, walk to the store
and see what small businesses
you could be frequenting that
you didn't even know existed.
Spend precious time and en-
ergy getting involved in your
community by volunteering
and becoming politically ac-
tive. Become deeply rooted in
your community and bloom
where you are planted!
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@ShawnDellJoyce.co
m.
COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM

Décor Score
Out of the closet: Designer repurposes hanging space as a sitting/sleeping area in a
small bedroom. Photo courtesy of Darren Henault Designs.
Rose Bennett Gilbert
Q : Help us turn a small
former maid's room into a
"room-of-her-own" for my 8-
year-old niece, who is coming
to live with us. We have three
teens of our own, so all the
other bedrooms are taken.
The room is narrow — less
than 9 feet — but it has a
window and a double closet
with sliding doors.
A : Once again, you're
about to prove that good
things — like a room of her
own — can indeed come in
small packages.
The challenge is to make
every square inch count. For
that, count on the expertise of
interior designer Darren
Henault (darrenhenault.com),
who faced that challenge not
once, but twice, when he took
on adjoining bedrooms as his
design project in the latest
Kips Bay Decorator Show
House in New York. What
must have been one large
bedroom in the elegant 1897
townhouse near Park Avenue
had been divided into two
rooms — no doubt during the
1920s when hard times saw
the home broken up into sev-
eral apartments.
Therefore, hard times for the
homeowner means good ideas
for you nearly a century later.
Eager to stretch the space,
Henault ripped out the double
closets and used the newly re-
covered floor space for cozy
sitting nooks, like the one you
see pictured here. Instead of a
love seat, you could slip in a
single bed (with a hidden
trundle for your niece's sleep-
over friends).
Then Henault created space-
making illusions using reflec-
tive surfaces — wall mirrors
and inexpensive gold paint on
the ceiling, for example —
plus rich patterns, such as the
stenciled hardwood floor you
can see around the edges of
the pictured rug.
Henault hired a professional
faux-finisher who borrowed
the pattern from the carpet in
an adjoining space. But you
could accomplish a similar ef-
fect with two stencils, two
colors of paint and a lot of pa-
tience.
"It took two people three days
to do the floors," Henault
confides. But, hey, this house
was on tour for thousands of
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 9
critical visitors — it was the London alone every holiday home, it didn't take long for
38th annual fundraiser for the season. someone to come up with a
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club cool coop ... only it's spelled
in New York. As journalist Tim McKeough Chicken Co-op by the de-
reports, artist Fabien Capello signer James Ramsey of
Q : How to start the new
has been gathering them up to
make into furniture for an art
project with a London gallery
RAAD Studio (chickenco-
op.com).
year on a happy note? (libbysellers.com). Made of painted wood and
acrylic parts, the co-op comes
A : For openers, you can
It can take two or more trees
to make each quirky little
ready-to-assemble, with
floor-to-ceiling windows,
stop feeling callous about stool by hand, Capello ex- four nesting rooms and a
dumping plains. He solar-powered fan.
your also ac-
Christ- cepts Start saving your egg money:
mas tree commis- the Co-op's price tag is
on the sions $3,500.
curb from peo-
when the ple who Rose Bennett Gilbert is the
holiday's can't bear co-author of "Manhattan
done. It just to toss Style" and six other books on
just their trees interior design.
might aside
come after the COPYRIGHT 2011 CREATORS.COM.
back to holiday
you — fades.
ever-
Another
happy
thought:
Chicken fever
green aroma
and all — as a cute is spreading,
egged-on literally
little three-legged
stool, thanks to a by the Locavore
French designer who movement. With even
Manhattanites looking for
hated seeing more than a
million trees come and go in ways to keep laying hens at
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 10
everyday Cheapskate
19 New Year's Resolutions It Will Pay
You To Keep
Mary Hunt
Have you given up
making New Year's resolu-
tions because it's just plain
dumb to make promises
you're not likely to keep? Be-
fore you throw out the baby
with the bath water, why not
shift your thinking to resolu-
tions that you can keep —
and save some serious cash in
the process?
1) Review all of your insur-
ance coverage. Raise de-
ductibles to the highest level
feasible. Drop collision cov-
erage on cars with a market
value of less than $2,500.
Carry life insurance equal to
five times the insured's annual
salary. A housewife should be
insured based on no less than
$50,000 per year.
2) Create a list with current
data regarding all loans, in-
surance policies, important
documents, savings and in-
vestments.
3) Inventory your safe-de-
posit box. Do not keep the
only copy of your will or
family trust in a safe-deposit
box. Often such a location is
sealed upon a death.
4) Calculate (do not just esti-
mate) your net worth.
5) Change batteries in
smoke detectors, and make
a video inventory of all per-
sonal possessions. Store this
at another location.
6) Add up all the bank fees
you've paid in the past year.
Reconsider your banking rela-
tionship. Join a credit union
that offers a free checking ac-
count.
7) Open a special savings
account, and make monthly
deposits for your non-
monthly bills (property taxes,
insurance, auto maintenance
and registration, etc.).
8) Ask your mortgage
holder about canceling your
private mortgage insurance.
You may not even be aware
that you are paying for this as
part of your monthly pay-
ments. In most cases, PMI
cannot be required once the
borrower has accumulated 20
percent equity.
9) Cancel extended war-
ranties on household appli-
ances. If this makes you too
nervous or insecure, self-in-
sure by depositing the same
monthly amounts that you've
been paying for these over-
priced insurance policies into
your own savings account.
10) If you'll be getting a big
tax return for 2010, file a
new W-4 form with your
employer to adjust the
amount withheld for taxes.
Why let the government use
your money all year interest-
free?
11) Keep a spending record.
By putting down in black and
white exactly where your
money goes, you'll start
changing your spending
habits automatically.
12) Sign up for a payroll
savings program. Often em-
ployers contribute proportion-
ately. You hardly will miss
money you don't see.
13) Teach your kids how to
save 10 percent.
14) Cut your expenses. Re-
ducing everything a little is
far less painful than trying to
eliminate a category alto-
gether.
15) Don't invest in anything
you don't understand. If you
own a mystery investment, ei-
ther educate yourself or
switch.
16) Write down your car's
mileage Jan. 1.
17) Work on your marriage.
Divorce is very expensive.
18) If you are due an IRS
refund, file as soon as possi-
ble. If you owe the IRS, hold
off paying until the last
minute.
19) Set up a meticulous sys-
tem for keeping receipts and
financial records.
Could you use some guidance
and help with these resolu-
tions? Join us at
http://www.DebtProofLiv-
ing.com. We're a large com-
munity of people learning to
do extraordinary things on
our ordinary incomes. Let us
help to make 2011 a pivotal
year for your finances!
Mary Hunt is the founder of
www.DebtProofLiving.com
and author of 18 books, in-
cluding her best-selling clas-
sic "Debt-Proof Living." You
can e-mail her at
mary@everydaycheapskate.c
om, or write to Everyday
Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135,
Paramount, CA 90723.
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FOCUS ON THe FaMILY with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
TANTRUMS CAN BE QUELLED WITH
EFFECTIVE PARENTING
Q: Little kids seem to lose
their tempers a lot and my
own young son is no excep-
tion. Do you have any sug-
gestions for dealing with this?
Jim: You're right
that this is a common occur-
rence -- we hear from a lot of
parents who face this chal-
lenge. My own two boys have
been known to engage in
some epic tantrums on occa-
sion. Often, it's simply a mat-
ter of helping your child learn
how to be more self-con-
trolled. Author Lynne M.
Thompson has developed a
list of what she calls "anger
busters for kids." Here are a
few of them:
-- Moms and dads
need to model anger manage-
ment for their children. Don't
expect your kids to keep their
own tempers in check if you
fly off the handle every time
something goes wrong. When
tensions are high, parents
need to take a deep breath
and compose themselves.
-- Show respect for
your child when he or she
gets mad. An angry outburst
might not be appropriate, but
the underlying causes for it
should not be overlooked or
dismissed. Try to understand
why your child is frustrated.
-- Identify with
your child's pain. Recall a
time when you faced some-
thing difficult, and share it
with your child. For example,
"I remember when I was your
age and I didn't get invited to
a party..."
-- Do what you can
to provide a cooling-off pe-
riod for your child when he or
she becomes angry. Read a
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 11
book or go on a walk. Then,
calmly discuss what hap-
pened and help your child
make a plan for dealing with
their anger more construc-
tively next time.
There's some great
stuff here. Hopefully Lynne's
suggestions will bring an
added measure of peace to
your home as you help your
son deal with his volatile
emotions.
**
Jim Daly is president of
Focus on the Family, host of
the Focus on the Family radio
program, and a husband and
father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed
psychologist, co-host of
Focus on the Family, author
of several books, and a wife
and mother of three.
Submit your questions to:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.co
m
Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family,
Colorado Springs, CO 80995
International Copyright Secured. All
Rights reserved.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 12

Video game Reviews
Jeb Haught
DEVELOPER: Housemarque
PUBLISHER: Sony
SYSTEM: Sony PlayStation 3
(PSN download)
PRICE: $14.99
ESRB RATING: Mature
REVIEW RATING: 4 stars
(out of 5)
Zombies are everywhere! The
lumbering undead have infil-
trated TV, cinema, books,
comics, cell phones, and espe-
cially video games. Now
common folk can fight back
by playing "Dead Nation"
through the PlayStation Net-
work. What better way to cel-
ebrate the holiday season than
by blasting large groups of
former friends and neighbors
into oblivion?
When a deadly virus sweeps
the globe, millions of people
are re-animated as the walk-
ing dead. The U.S. isn't safe
from this nightmare threat,
and soon, every city becomes
a "ghost town" filled with
zombies (now we know how
the tea party gathered so
many brain-dead followers).
Players take on the role of a
generic male or female pro-
tagonist armed to the teeth
and ready to "liberate" thou-
sands of undead citizens.
I'm glad "Dead Nation" is
played from an old-school,
top-down view that lets play-
ers see a large portion of the
environment because hordes
of zombies spew forth from
every nook and cranny. Some
move slowly while others
sprint right at the player, and
a select few even wait in dark
areas to create an ambush.
These brutal attacks are high-
lighted by excellent visuals,
accurate physics and spooky
sound effects.
Although the game is played
in a third-person perspective,
it controls like a first-person
shooter. This allows players
to move in one direction and
aim in another, which is nec-
essary for effective zombie-
slaying.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 13
E10-plus: (Everyone 10 and
5 stars = Must Have RATINGS KEY older)
4 stars = Very Good T: Teen (13 and older)
3 stars = Above Average Entertainment Software Rat- M: Mature (17 and older)
2 stars = Bargain Bin ing Board (ESRB)
1 star = Don't Bother E: Everyone
COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM.
Many devastating weapons
are available to halt the un-
dead threat, including a handy
shotgun, a lethal
flamethrower and a devastat-
ing rocket launcher. However,
my favorite is the stock rifle
that has a laser sight and a
charged shot, which can de-
capitate several zombies at
once! Fortunately, all
weapons can be upgraded
with cash gathered during the
game.
Co-op game play makes
"Dead Nation" even more en-
joyable because initiating
zombie genocide can be a
lonely affair.
REVIEW SCORING
SYSTEM
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 14
Understanding your cat the first step to better care
By Dr. Marty Becker
Universal Uclick
Some people are born into
cat-loving families, while oth-
ers have cats thrust upon
them. And then, of course,
there are those who independ-
ently make the decision to
take up life with a cat.
Cat lovers are members of an
exceptional club. A relation-
ship with a cat can be joyful,
entertaining and sometimes
frustrating, but in the end, it’s
always rewarding. Life with a
cat is special, if you know
what to expect.
Cats are so con-
nected to myths and miscon-
ceptions that it’s no wonder
they are often misunderstood.
I want to help you separate
fact from fiction.
First and foremost,
cats are not small dogs. When
you are reading about differ-
ent cat breeds or looking at
the personality descriptions of
cats at a shelter, you may
come across some that are de-
scribed as “doglike.” It’s true
that some cats, like dogs, will
follow you around, play fetch
or go for walks on-leash. But
that is where the resemblance
ends. Cats differ from dogs in
many ways, but here are some
Cats may prefer an air of mystery, but being mysterious
doesn’t always work in their favor.
of the most important:
♦ Their nutritional
needs are different. Cats are
what biologists call “obligate
carnivores.” That means they
must have meat in their diet to
survive. Lots of meat. While
dogs can exist on a diet that
contains large amounts of
grains, cats need meat protein
to be at the top of their game.
Meat contains a nutrient
called taurine that is essential
for heart and eye health and
normal cell, muscle and
skeletal function. Cats can’t
synthesize taurine on their
own, so they must get it from
their diet. Cats also have other
nutritional requirements that
vary from those of dogs, such
as the type of vitamin A they
can use. That’s why you
should never feed your cat the
same food you give your dog.
♦ Their physiology
is different. Cats metabolize
drugs differently than dogs or
people. It’s very dangerous to
give a cat the same drug that
you or I or the dog next door
might take, even if it’s for the
pain, for instance. I’ve seen
clients kill their cats by going
to the medicine chest and giv-
ing their cats aspirin or aceta-
minophen. The same holds
true for parasite treatments:
Never apply a flea or tick
treatment or shampoo made
for dogs to your cat. Always
call your veterinarian first and
ask if a particular medication
is safe for your cat and at
what dose.
♦ The way cats ex-
press pain is different. Well,
it’s not really different. It’s al-
most nonexistent. It’s much
easier to notice pain in a dog
because we tend to interact
about pet Connection
Pet Connection is produced by a team of
pet-care experts headed by “Good Morn-
ing America” and “The Dr. Oz Show” vet-
erinarian Dr. Marty Becker and
award-winning journalist Gina
Spadafori. The two are also the au-
thors of many best-selling pet-care
books. Dr. Becker can also be found at
Facebook.com/DrMartyBecker or on
Twitter at DrMartyBecker.
with dogs directly. We take
them on walks and we see
whether they’re limping, for
instance, or moving more
slowly. With cats, it’s much
more difficult to see the
changes in mobility that sig-
nal injury or arthritis. Cats
know instinctively that dis-
playing pain puts them at risk
from other predators, so they
do their best to mask it. That
works to their disadvantage
when it comes to veterinary
care. The signs that a cat is in
pain are so subtle that most
people miss them unless they
are keen observers of their
cats.
♦ Cats need to see
the veterinarian. It’s a mys-
tery to me why people are so
much less likely to provide
veterinary care to their cats
than to their dogs. Cats are
the most popular pets in
America, yet veterinarians are
seeing a decline in veterinary
visits for cats. That’s a shame,
because cats need and deserve
great veterinary care to ensure
that they live long, happy,
healthy lives. They might be
intelligent and independent
creatures, but they can’t doc-
tor themselves — at least not
yet. Providing your cat with
regular veterinary care is a
good investment, and it’s one
of the responsibilities you
owe your cat when you bring
him into your life.
 The versatile musician Jason
Robinson keeps very busy
between composing albums
and teaching music at
Amherst College. Photo
courtesy of Michael Klayman.
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CINEMARK CIELO VISTA
Gateway West Blvd/Cielo Vista Mall
Schedule good for Friday January 7
COUNTRY STRONg (PG-13)10:00am
1:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm
BLaCK SWaN - CinéArts (R) 10:20am
11:50am 1:20pm 2:50pm 4:20pm
5:50pm 7:20pm 8:50pm 10:20pm
BURLeSQUe (PG-13)10:05am 4:05pm
10:05pm
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gULLIVeR'S TRaVeLS - REAL D 3D
(PG)10:30am 1:30pm 4:30pm 7:30pm
10:30pm
LOVe aND OTHeR DRUgS (R)
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CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10
Schedule good for Friday January 7
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4:50pm 7:40pm 10:40pm
HOW DO YOU KNOW - DIGITAL (PG-
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2:15pm 4:55pm 7:30pm 10:05pm
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4:40pm 7:40pm 10:15pm
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: VOYAGE OF THE
DAWN (PG)9:20am 2:35pm 7:50pm
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DAWN -REAL D 3D(PG)11:40am 4:45pm
10:10pm
GULLIVER'S TRAVELS(PG)12:05pm 5:25pm
10:35pm
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9:15am 2:30pm 7:45pm
LITTLE FOCKERS (PG-13) 9:25am 12:00pm
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Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa
Schedule good for Friday January 7
BLACK SWAN (R) 1:40pm 4:30pm
7:40pm 10:40pm
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA:
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN (PG)
1:20pm 6:25pm 11:35pm
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA:
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN 3D (PG)
12:50pm 3:50pm 6:55pm 9:50pm
COUNTRY STRONG (PG-13)
11:35am 1:00pm 2:30pm 4:00pm
5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm
11:30pm
FIGHTER, THE (R) 12:40pm 3:45pm
6:50pm 10:20pm
GULLIVER'S TRAVELS (PG)11:00am
4:05pm 9:05pm
GULLIVER'S TRAVELS - 3D (PG)
12:00pm 2:35pm 4:55pm 7:35pm
10:10pm
HOW DO YOU KNOW (PG-13)
1:05pm 4:10pm 7:15pm 10:35pm
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LITTLE FOCKERS (PG-13) 11:40am
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Schedule good for 01-07-11
*3D CHRONICLES OF NARNIA:
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREAD (PG)
10:30a 12:30p 1:30p 3:30p 4:30p 6:30p
7:30p 9:30p
*3D MEGAMIND- DIGITAL (PG)
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3:30p 4:10p 4:50p 6:05p 6:45p 7:20p 8:40p
EAST POINTE MOVIES 12
I-10 & Lee Trevino Schedule good for 1/07 - 1/13
DESPICABLE ME 3D (PG)12:20 2:50 5:10 7:30
DEVIL (PG-13) 7:20 | 9:25
EASY A (PG-13) 11:05AM 1:25 3:50 6:40 9:00
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PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7 2200 N. Yarbrough
Schedule good for Jan 7
DESPICABLE ME (PG) 12:35p 2:50p 5:00p
JACKASS 3 (R) 2:30p 7:20p
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (PG-13) 12:00p 2:25p
4:50p 7:15p 9:40p
MORNING GLORY (PG-13) 12:10p 2:25p 5:00p
7:20p 9:45p
Now Showing
TaNgLeD (PG)10:40am 1:40pm
Country Season Of
The Witch
4:40pm 7:40pm 10:40pm
TaNgLeD - REAL D 3D (PG)10:25am
1:25pm 4:25pm 7:25pm 10:25pm
THe TOURIST (PG-13)10:15am
Strong
1:15pm 4:15pm 7:15pm 10:15pm 01/07/2011 01/07/2011
TRUe gRIT (PG-13)10:10am 11:40am
1:10pm 2:40pm 4:10pm 5:40pm Rated: PG-13 Rated: PG-13
7:10pm 8:40pm 10:10pm
Genre: Drama Genre: Action/Adventure
YOgI BeaR (PG)10:50am 1:50pm
4:50pm 7:50pm 10:50pm
YOgI BeaR - REAL D 3D (PG)
10:35am 12:05pm 1:35pm 3:05pm Soon after a rising
4:35pm 6:05pm 7:35pm 9:05pm 10:35pm
young singer-song- The church elders, convinced that
a girl accused of being a witch is
writer (Hedlund) gets
involved with a fallen, responsible for the devastation,
emotionally unstable command the two to transport the
country star (Paltrow), strange girl to a remote monastery
2:35pm 5:10pm 7:50pm 8:20pm 10:35pm the pair embarks on a where monks will perform an ancient ritual to rid the land of
10:50pm
TANGLED (PG)12:15pm 2:45pm 5:20pm 7:45pm career resurrection tour her curse. They embark on a harrowing, action-filled journey
10:10pm
TANGLED - REAL D 3D (PG)9:35am 2:25pm helmed by her hus- that will test their strength and courage as they discover the
7:15pm
THE FIGHTER (R)11:25am 2:10pm 5:05pm band/manager (McGraw) and featuring a beauty-queen- girl's dark secret and find themselves battling a terrifyingly
8:05pm 10:55pm
THE TOURIST (PG-13)11:50am 2:20pm 5:15pm turned-singer (Meester). Between concerts, romantic powerful force that will determine the fate of the world.
8:00pm 10:30pm
TRON: LEGACY - REAL D 3D (PG)10:45am entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all.
1:45pm 4:35pm 7:55pm 10:45pm
TRUE GRIT (PG-13)11:20am 2:05pm 5:00pm
Starring: Nicolas Cage,Ron Perlman,Stephen Campbell
7:35pm 10:25pm
YOGI BEAR(PG)10:50am 1:00pm 3:15pm Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow,Leighton Meester,Garrett Moore,Robert Sheehan,Claire Foy,Ulrich Thomsen,Stephen
5:30pm
YOGI BEAR - REAL D 3D (PG)12:10pm 5:00pm Hedlund,Tim McGraw,Kayla Perkins,Sean Symons,Jim Graham,Christopher Lee
9:50pm
O'Rear,Jeremy Childs,Ed Bruce,Vernon Mitchell
12:30pm 2:25pm 3:15pm
True grit Little Fockers
5:10pm 6:05pm 8:00pm 8:50pm 12/22/2010 12/22/10
10:50pm 11:45pm
LITTLE FOCKERS - DIGITAL (PG-13) Fourteen-year-old Mattie It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers
1:30pm 4:15pm 7:05pm 9:55pm
SEASON OF THE WITCH - XD (PG- Ross's father has been shot in with wife Pam and countless hurdles for
13) cold blood by the coward Greg to finally get "in" with his tightly
11:30am 2:10pm 4:50pm 7:30pm
10:15pm Tom Chaney, and she is de- wound father-in-law, Jack. After the
TANGLED (PG) 11:10am 1:45pm
4:20pm 7:20pm 10:05pm termined to bring him to jus- cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlight-
TOURIST, THE (PG-13) 12:45pm tice. Enlisting the help of a ing for a drug company, however, Jack's
3:35pm 6:20pm 9:10pm 11:50pm
TRON: LEGACY (PG)12:35pm 3:40pm trigger-happy, drunken U.S. suspicions about his favorite male nurse
6:45pm 9:45pm
TRON: LEGACY 3D (PG)11:05am Marshal Rooster Cogburn, come roaring back. When Greg and Pam's entire clan-includ-
2:05pm 5:05pm 8:15pm 11:05pm she sets out with him -- over ing Pam's lovelorn ex, Kevin-descends for the twins' birth-
TRUE GRIT (PG-13)11:25am 2:20pm
5:15pm 8:05pm 10:55pm his objections -- to hunt down day party, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he's
YOGI BEAR (PG) 1:10pm 3:20pm
5:40pm 8:10pm 10:30pm Chaney. Her father's blood fully capable as the man of the house. But, with all the mis-
YOGI BEAR 3D (PG)11:50am 2:15pm demands that she pursue the understandings, spying and covert missions, will Greg pass
4:35pm 7:10pm 9:20pm
criminal into Indian territory and find him before a Texas Jack's final test and become the family's next patriarch... will
Ranger named LeBoeuf catches him and brings him back to the circle of trust be broken for good?
Texas for the murder of another man.
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Starring: Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe
Pepper, Hailee Steinfeld Danner, Teri Polo, Jessica Alba, Laura Dern, Harvey Keitel,
9:20p 9:50p Barbra Streisand
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA:
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER-
(PG)10:35a 1:20p 4:15p 7:05p 9:50p
HARRY POTTER 7 PART 1 - DIGITAL
(PG-13)10:30a 2:00p 2:30p 5:30p 6:05p
9:00p
gulliver's The King's
MEGAMIND- DIGITAL (PG)11:25a 9:25p
THE FIGHTER- DIGITAL (R)
10:55a 11:55a 1:50p 2:50p 4:50p 6:05p
Travels Speech
7:50p 9:30p
THE KINGS SPEECH- DIGITAL (R) 12/22/2010 12/25/2010
12:05p 3:00p 6:05p 9:00p
TRON: LEGACY- DIGITAL (PG)
Rated: PG-13 Rated: R
11:00a 2:00p 5:00p 8:00p Genre: Comedy Genre: Drama
* -- denotes Pass Restricted features
In this contemporary re-imagining
of Jonathan Swift's classic tale, 'The King's Speech' is
Lemuel Gulliver is a perpetual un- based on the true story of
10:55AM| 1:30 | 4:00 | 6:35 | 9:10
derachiever and wannabe travel the Queen of England's fa-
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 (R) writer at a New York newspaper. ther and his remarkable
11:00AM| 1:45 | 4:55 | 7:25 | 9:40
RED (PG-13)10:40AM 1:35 | 4:30 | 7:10 | 9:50 When he finally makes an effort to friendship with maverick
SAW: THE FINAL CHAPTER 3D (R) 10:05 actually venture out of the city to write a travel piece, a Australian speech therapist
SECRETARIAT (PG) 10:30AM| 1:20 | 4:10
SKYLINE (PG-13) 11:30AM 1:55 4:20 6:50 9:20 storm-tossed voyage lands him on an island inhabited by Lionel Logue. King
SOCIAL NETWORK (PG-13) 10:25AM 1:15 |
4:05 | 6:55 | 9:45 tiny folks called Liliputians. After a rocky beginning, the George VI unexpectedly becomes King when his brother
THE TOWN (R)10:35AM| 1:25 | 4:15 | 7:05 | gargantuan Gulliver becomes an inspiration to his new six- Edward abdicates the throne. Logue is the man who helps
9:55
inch-tall friends. He brings them modern-day wonders like a the King find a voice with which to lead the nation into
PDA and music video games - while they help him learn that war.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 (R) 12:15p 4:45p 9:30p it's how big you are on the inside that counts.
RED (PG-13) 12:05p 4:55p 9:40p Starring: Jack Black,Jason Segel,Emily Blunt,Billy Con-
SECRETARIAT (PG) 2:20p 7:10p Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Colin Firth,
SKYLINE (PG-13) 7:15p 9:25p nelly,Amanda Peet,Catherine Tate,James Corden,Olly Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon
THE SOCIAL NETW0RK (PG-13) 12:00p 2:25p
4:50p 7:15p 9:40p Alexander

George Varga
Jason Robinson readily ad-
mits he is a workaholic, ask-
ing with a wry chuckle: "Is
there anything other than
work?"
But this perpetually active
musician stresses that he is a
workaholic with a difference.
"I only work on things I'm
passionate about," said the
35-year-old saxophonist,
composer and music profes-
sor, who commutes between
the San Diego home he
shares with his wife,
Stephanie, and his teaching
job at Amherst College in
Massachusetts.
Less devoted mortals (or at
least those who take an occa-
sional nap) might regard reg-
ular flights between here and
the East Coast as a chance to
reflect or relax. Not Robin-
son, who in a single week this
October released three new
albums, for three different
record labels, that showcase
three very different facets of
his constantly explorative
music.
"If you're seated next to me
on a plane, you'd most likely
see me working on my lap-
top," the Sacramento, Calif.,
native said. "Typically, I'd be
developing a new composi-
tion or writing an article.
Right now, I'm reviving a talk
I gave in Portugal in October
about (pioneering jazz pi-
anist) Randy Weston's collab-
oration with Gnawa
musicians from Morocco."
Such borders-leaping con-
cepts come easily to Robin-
son, a graduate of the
University of California at
San Diego (UCSD) who has
toured with such diverse acts
as the San Francisco Mime
Troupe and the jazz-meets-
reggae band Groundation. In
2007, he played with Ja-
maican reggae great Toots
Hibbert and American blues-
rock Queen Bonnie Raitt on
the Grammy Award-nomi-
nated album "Fingerprint."
Continues on next page
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COUNTRY STRONg (PG-
13) 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:45 7:10 9:50(12:15 FRI/SAT)
(12:15 FRI/SAT) FIgHTeR (R) 1:00 4:00
SeaSON OF THe WITCH 7:00 9:45 (12:15 FRI/SAT)
(PG-13)11:00 1:20 4:15 CHRONICLeS OF NaR-
NIa:VOYage OF THe
7:00 9:30 (12:00 FRI/SAT)
LITTLe FOCKeRS (PG-13) DaWN TReaDeR 3D (PG)
*3D SURCHARGE AP-
10:50 12:101:00 2:30 3:20
PLIES 2:20 7:30
4:50 5:40 7:10 8:00 9:35
10:20 (12:00 FRI/SAT) CHRONICLeS OF NaR-
TRUe gRIT (PG-13) 12:00 NIa:VOYage OF THe
2:25 4:55 7:25 9:50 (12:15 DaWN TReaDeR 2D (PG)
FRI/SAT) 11:45 4:55 10:05
THe TOURIST (PG-13)
gULLIVeR'S TRaVeLS
12:00 2:25 4:50 7:20 9:50
(PG) 12:15 2:30 4:45 7:00
(12:15 FRI/SAT)
9:15 (11:45 FRI/SAT)
KINg'S SpeeCH (R) 11:00 TaNgLeD 2D (PG) 12:00
1:45 4:30 7:20 10:00 2:20 4:40 7:00 9:30
(12:00 FRI/SAT)
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Calendar of upcoming events for

El Paso/ Southern New Mexico
are from January 7th
thru January 13th. 2011
If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHT’S Out & About section, please send all your relevant data by e-mail to:
editorial@spotlightepnews.com

NORTHEAST/ mation: Dale Barry, 772-8927 work and altars of the Juntos Desert plants pressed and en-
or Larry Kimpell, 751-0406. Art Association of El Paso. hanced with colors to create
CENTRAL To get there: Take Railroad The works explore Hispanic- unique designs on paper. Art
Drive to Deer; turn right. American traditions, includ- and natural materials pro-
Franklin Moun- ing Día de los Muertos,
Navidad, Las Posadas and
vided. Cost: $5 ($2 museum
members). Advance registra-
tain High Power El Paso Museum Los Reyes Magos (Three tion required.
Kings Day). Artists featured Information/registration: 755-
NRA Match — of Archaeology — include Lourdes Aguilar, So- 4332 or guidamr@elpaso-
Franklin Mountain Gun Club 4301 Transmountain in corro Quezada Diamondstein, texas.gov.
hosts the match 9 a.m. to 3 Northeast El Paso (west of Gabriel Gaytán, Romy Saenz
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Fort
Bliss Rod and Gun Club.
U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 Hawkins, Lydia Limas, ‘The Unexpected
p.m. Tuesday through Satur- Candy Mayer, Diana Molina,
There are two courses of fire, day, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Oscar Moya and Maria Guest’ — The Agatha
the National match Course, Admission is free. Informa- Almeida Natividad. Christie mystery is Jan 7-29
and the Regional Match tion: 755-4332. Oscar Moya will teach the at El Paso Playhouse. Di-
Course. The National Match Showing through Jan. 30: family workshop “Desert rected by Melissa Spalding.
Course is fired with 50 record military and students with p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.
“Tradiciones y Simbolos: Weeds Printmaking” 1 to 2:30 Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday
shots, and the Regional Match ID). Information: 532-1317, Sunday, Jan. 8-9, at Chamizal
Traditions and Symbols.” p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, for and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sun-
Course is fired with 80 record elpasoplayhouse.com. National Memorial, 800 S.
This anthropological and his- adults and children age 3 and day, Jan. 9, 16 and 23. Tick-
shots. Admission: $15. Infor- A wife stands over her hus- San Marcial. Admission is
torical exhibit features art- older. Use native Chihuahuan ets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7
band’s dead body with a gun, free. Information: 532-7273.
but did she really kill him …
or is she covering for some-
Robinson.... one else? EASTSIDE
Continued from page 19 tured on "Cerulean Landscape," Robin- in a series of wonderfully empathetic
son's arresting new album of piano and duets with Davis. The album — in- MISSION An Evening with
At UCSD, Robinson has lectured and
taught graduate and undergraduate
sax duets. Davis laughed when asked if
his former student is a workaholic.
spired by their mutual passion for the
music of Duke Ellington and sophisti-
VALLEY the Stars – El Paso
courses on jazz theory and improvisa- cated blues forms in a variety of hues — Chapter, The Links Inc. hosts
tion, blues, reggae, world music, multi- is by turns lyrical and edgy, inviting and El Paso Rhinos — its 4th annual elegant evening
cultural American music and more. challenging. It's steeped in jazz tradi- El Paso’s Junior League ice of dinner, dancing and awards
tions that are handily extended, which is hockey team home games are recognizing the commitment
"I was interested in pursuing a path of Robinson's raison d'etre for making at the Sierra Providence of individuals who have made
study that wouldn't have been available music. Events Center, next to the a bright difference in our
to me as a gigging jazz musician, and community Saturday, Jan. 8,
the opportunity to study with Anthony Then there's the 16-song "Cerberus at the Wyndham Airport
Davis and George Lewis really ap- Reigning," which was released on the Hotel, 2027 Airway. Silent
pealed to me," said Robinson, who met forward-looking Accretions label. auction and cocktails is 6 to 7
his wife-to-be when both were enrolled p.m. with dinner, awards and
in an opera, music and theater workshop A provocative electroacoustic solo out- dancing at 7 p.m. Masters of
class taught by Davis. ing, it features Robinson performing on Ceremony are KTSM meteor-
sax and flute while processing and re- ologist Chester Lampkin and
Robinson arrived at the San Diego cam- "There's no question about it," he said. shaping his playing live, in real time. To Sheriff Richard Wiles. Music
pus in 1998, armed with degrees from "At UCSD, Jason must have been play- do this, he used computer programs on offered by saxophonist Mike
Sonoma State in jazz studies and philos- ing in four different bands at the same his laptop to create a stunning array of Hamilton and DJ Big Mike
ophy. He went on to earn his master's time. That's not so unusual. What was tonal colors and textures. Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Production. All attending will
(in 2000) and his Ph.D. (in 2005) in unusual is the range of music he was Regular game times are 7:30 receive a 2011 calendar of
music at UCSD, where he was in con- comfortable playing, from the most The second installment in a trilogy of p.m. Friday and Saturday, and “Stars.” Tickets $50 ($25 tax
stant motion, on campus and off. avant-garde to funk. He was one of the solo albums, "Cerberus Reigning" was 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5 deductible). Proceeds help
most versatile musicians we've ever recorded entirely in the living room of general admission; $10, $15 benefit the youth and elderly
"Jason is an outstanding saxophone had." the San Diego apartment Robinson and $20 reserved. Informa- in El Paso. Information: Joyce
player and an excellent scholar," said shares with his wife, a music professor tion: 479-PUCK (7825) or el- Snead, 598-9499 or Sandra
Davis, a nationally celebrated composer That versatility is well reflected on at San Diego City College, and their cat, pasorhinos.com. Jan. 7-8 — Reid, 877-3647.
who has been a music professor at Robinson's three new albums. Pooky. ("All it takes is for me to reach Fresno Monsters The 2011 “Stars” are Mayor
UCSD for the past 12 years and hopes down toward one of my instrument John Cook, Maj. Gen. Dana
to mount a European concert tour with Released by Lisbon-based Clean Feed cases and Pooky goes running in the J.H. and Mrs. Pittard of Fort
Robinson next year. Records, the seven-song "Cerulean other direction," the saxophonist noted.)
Landscape" finds him playing alto flute ‘Magic Wonder- Bliss, Brigadier General
Stephen M. and Karen Twitty
A highly gifted pianist, Davis is fea- and tenor, alto and soprano saxophones Continues on page 23 land’ — Baila Academy of Fort Bliss, ..
hosts its student recital at 6 Continues on next page
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Continued from page 20...
An Evening with
the Stars ...
retired Maj. Gen. Edward and
Jewel Greer, City Rep. Carl
Robinson, Sue Woo, H.O.P.E.
Foundation founders Angel &
Patsy Gomez founders, Keith
and Richard Johnson of Des-
tiny, Mattie Ward, Sharon Jor-
dan and David Marlin.
Martin Luther
King Jr. Food
Drive — The annual city-
2011 live horse racing season
runs through April 19. Race
days are Tuesdays, Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays. First
post is 12:25 p.m. each race
day. General admission is free
to the track and casino. First
post time is 12:25 p.m. Turf
Club seating is $7. Informa-
tion: (575) 874-5200 or sun-
land-park.com
Simulcast racing begins at
10 a.m. everyday. General ad-
mission and parking are free.
Information: (575) 874-5200.
Lola Productions. Informa-
tion: 747-5234.
Tango Buenos Aires was
created in the mid-1980s by
renowned composer and
tango director Osvaldo Re-
quena, and its immediate suc-
cess led to international tours,
including North and South
America, Australia, Southeast
Asia and Europe.
madillo String Quartet since
1982, Ksajikian has been in-
volved in such daring events
as a 34-hour marathon per-
formance of the complete
quartets of Joseph Haydn, as
well as concerts from the top
of the Mendenhall Glacier to
the bottom of the Grand
Canyon. He has performed on
more than 900 motion picture
soundtracks as part of various
Hollywood recording orches-
tras.
• Fifths Falling, Fifths Ris-
ing — 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9,
at the Scottish Rite Temple,
301 W. Missouri, performed 27 at the El Paso Museum of
by a variety of world class Art.
musicians.
The Music Film series is 7 SOUTHERN
p.m. Wednesdays at the Phi-
lanthropy Theatre in the Plaza NEW MExICO
Annex. Admission: $5. Jan. 5
— James Cameron’s “True
Lies.” Cello music from the
action film was performed by
Flamenco Guitar
2011 festival guest artist Concert — Flamenco
Armen Ksajikian. Ksajikian guitarist Chris Burton Já-
was also featured as the Uzi- come performs at 7 p.m.
toting limousine driver in the Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Silco
movie.
Free Bach’s Lunch concerts
Theatre, 311 N. Bullard, Sil-
ver City. Continues on next
are noon Thursdays, Jan. 6-

wide effort to restock area
food pantries is Jan. 6-17,
with more than a dozen or-
ganizations participating.
Canned and other nonperish-
able food items can be
dropped off at various public
and private locations through-
out town. Information: elpa-
solibrary.org.
Drop-off locations include
all City Hall Basement and
first floor, County Courthouse
first and third floors, Vista
Central Grocery Store, El
Paso Juvenile Justice Center,
El Paso Electric Company fa-
cilities, Sheriff’s Department
Downtown Jail, headquarters
and annex, Socorro ISD head-
quarters, Rio Grande Power
Plant and all public libraries,
Big 8 food stores and Wal-
Mart Neighborhood Markets.
UTEP Women’s
Basketball — Home
games are in the Don Haskins
Center. Tickets: $5.50, plus
service charge. Information:
747-5234 or
utepathletics.com
• 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 —
East Carolina.
El Paso Museum
El Paso Chamber
of History — 510 N.
Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to Music Festival – El
Paso Pro-Musica’s 22nd an-
5 p.m. Tuesday through Sat-
nual festival presents world-
urday (open until 9 p.m.
class chamber musicians Jan.
Thursdays), and noon to 5
5-31. Concerts, recitals and
p.m. Sunday. Closed Mon-
other special events will be
days. Admission is free. In-
offered at various venues.
formation: 351-3588 or
Guests include Rubens String
elpasotexas.gov/history.
Quartet, violinist Joseph Sil-
Docent Tiffany DeVazes
verstein and Harlem String
presents “Teresita Urrea:
Quartet. Tickets: $25 per per-
Saint and Revolutionary” at 6
formance; $25; $20 seniors;
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, as part
$5 students. Information:
of the Spotlight on History
833-9400 or eppm.org.
lecture series. Urrea was an
• Opening Celebration —
enigmatic figure in the years
7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at
leading up to the Mexican
Western Hills United
Revolution, a spiritual healer
Methodist Church, 524 Thun-
who lived briefly in El Paso.
derbird, featuring violinists
Admission is free.
Paul Rosenthal and Agnes
Gottschewski, violist Roland

DOWNTOWN/ Tango Buenos Kato and cellist Armen

WESTSIDE Aires - The Argentinean
tango dance troupe performs
at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9,
Sunland Park at the UTEP’s Magoffin Au-
Racetrack & ditorium. Tickets: $58.60-
$66.80, including service fee.
Casino — The 2010- (Ticketmaster). Presented by
Ksajikian.
• Russian Romantic Tradi-
tion — 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 8, at the Rio Grande
Theatre in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall, with cellist
Armen Ksajikian. As a mem-
ber of the distinguished Ar-
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Continued from page 21
Flamenco Guitar
Concert..
He recently returned from
Seville, Spain, where he stud-
ied under leading flamenco
performers. His music has
been featured on the PBS
special “Flamenco,” other TV
shows and feature films. Já-
come will take the audience
on a musical journey through
Andalucia with dancers Lena
Jácome and Carolyn Holguin.
Tickets: $10 ($8 students). In-
formation: (575) 534-9005.
Slaid Cleaves — The
Austin singer/songwriter per-
forms at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at
Buckhorn Opera House in
Pinos Altos, N.M. as part of
the Mimbres Region Arts
Council’s Folk Series. One of
the country’s most com-
pelling roots artists, Cleaves
has heartfelt lyrics and a
tenor voice that’s warm and
western. Tickets: $20 ($15
MRAC members). Informa-
tion/showtime: (575) 538-
2505, 1-888-758-7289 or
mimbresarts.org.
‘The Music of
ABBA’ – The Las
Cruces Symphony pays trib-
ute to the Swedish pop band
in its 6th annual Pops per-
formance at 7:30 p.m. Satur-
day and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
8-9, at NMSU’s Atkinson
Recital Hall, featuring
ABBA tribute band Arrival
from Sweden. Tickets: $35,
$45 and $50. Information:
(575) 646-3709 or
lascrucessymphony.com.
The concert features
ABBA’s hits from the ‘70s
and ‘80s including “Mamma
Mia,” “Dancing Queen,”
“The Winner Takes It All,”
“Chiquitita,” “Waterloo,”
“Fernando” and more.
‘One-Act Play
Festival’ – Las Cruces
Community Theatre, 313 N.
Downtown Mall, presents its
annual evening of short plays
Jan 7-16. Performances are
at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$10 ($9 students/seniors/mili-
tary, $8 per seat for groups of
10 or more; $7 ages 6 and
younger). Information: (575)
523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
This year’s plays:
• “Bake Off” by Sheri
Wilner. Directed by Les
Boyse. Last year, the largest
cash prize in Pillsbury Bake
Off history was awarded to a
man. This year, one female
contestant will make sure that
the male entrants get their
just desserts.
• “Do You Ever Wonder...?”
written and directed by Re-
beka Riley. A series of ques-
tions, and each question is
acted out behind the speaker.
• “First Impressions,” writ-
ten and directed by Autumn
Gieb. Two people meet in a
restaurant, one claiming the
other has taken her friend’s
seat and the other refusing to
move. As the night progresses
they get to know one another
and discover why they’re re-
ally there.
• “Sermon” by David
Mamet, a 10-minute mono-
logue delivered by Richard
Rundell.
• “Trash” by Don Gordon.
Directed by Marcus Vickers.
In a small bar in Baltimore, a
university math and physics
professor engages a pedi-
curist in conversations rang-
ing from horse races to what
they find attractive in the op-
posite sex in an attempt to
satisfy their own loneliness
• “Trifles” by Susan
Glaspell. Directed by Au-
tumn Gieb. In a remote farm-
house, a man has been
discovered murdered. Now as
his wife sits in prison under
suspicion, the sheriff and
county attorney search the
house for evidence to keep
her there.
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El Paso, TX, January 2011 — Sun City Comedy, will be featuring The Sun City Comedy Traveling Club’s New Comedy Open
Mic Contest, starting January 19th 2011 at Maverick’s Bar & Grill located at 6999 Montana Avenue in El Paso, Texas. The
Comedy Open Mic Contest will be featured the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Maverick’s Montana location and includes a
chance to win up to $150 in cash and other great prizes and the opportunity to open in Sun City Comedy Traveling Club Show!
The contest will be hosted by national touring comedian and Sun City Comedy founding member Gibran the Comegician! The
show is free to anyone 21 + with
valid ID only.
“The Sun City Comedy Traveling
Club is opening the door to new
and exciting opportunities. We are
changing everything for the better
and the comedy open mic contest
is no different. With new theme
nights, audience interaction, and
more giveaways than before this is
going to be one of the best things
to happen to comedy in El Paso!"
Jose Saad, marketing director for
Sun City Comedy, commented.

“The Sun City Comedy Traveling

Club is all about what the audi-
ence wants. This traveling comedy
club not only bring some of the
best up and coming comedians
from everywhere in the country, it
will also feature specialty shows
like midnight blue shows, Improv
night!, comedy magic shows, al-
ternative comedy, and all kinds of
entertaining contests, and it will
do all this at venues close to
everyone. By staging shows at
venues around the city it gives
people the opportunity to have a
good time without having to travel
very far” Sun City Comedy, es-
tablished in 2008, is based out of
El Paso, Texas. The company has
a website,
www.suncitycomedy.com, which
features original comedy content,
information on show times, show
locations, and performer bios.
For more information visit
www.suncitycomedy.com or you
can direct any questions or request
for information to Brianne Saad,
Client & Media Relations Direc-
tor, at info@suncitycomedy.com
or by calling 915.288.3858.

Robinson....
Continued from page 20
His equally impressive third
new album, "The Two Faces
of Janus," is likely to earn
Robinson the most attention,
thanks to an all-star cast that
includes fellow sax titans
Marty Ehrlich and Rudresh
Mahanthappa, guitarist Lib-
erty Ellman, bassist Drew
Gess and drummer George
Schuller. Released by the
Maryland-based Cuneiform
Records, it is impressive not
only for its sterling ensemble
work and bravura solos, but
also for Robinson's expertly
crafted compositions.
"It's remarkable playing with
people like that, and I didn't
write a note of music for the
album until the lineup was
confirmed," he said. "As a
composer, I wanted to draw
from their specific musical
vocabularies and also to
nudge them beyond their
comfort zones, to see what
happens. My motto is: 'I
compose for improvisers.'
"Jazz is a tradition based on
improvisation, and if we
canonize it and don't con-
tinue to expand that tradi-
tion, it will die."
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heart
7 Stratford’s river
8 Fork fork
9 Unvaried, as speech
10 Luigi’s love
11 Arena for Oksana
Baiul
12 Sorbonne summer
13 JFK arrival
21 19th C. poet
22 TLC giver
25 Reduced in intensity
26 Beethoven’s “Fur ___”
27 Some stadium charac-
teristics
28 Brimless hat
29 Decisive position
30 Remain ready for
31 Dig deeply, with into
32 Took out
35 Kind of coat
38 Attaches, in a way
39 “We ___ Overcome”
40 Outspoken hotshot
47 Removes forcibly
48 Apple product
49 Scoundrel
51 Depend
52 Showing uncontrolled
excitement
It's always nice when one's attractions perfectly align with
one's fortunes, and this will be the case for many this week.
If you are lucky, you will want what is within your means.
And if you are exceptionally lucky, you will want what you
already have. Venus and Jupiter are in an auspicious posi-
tion to encourage a happy outcome that meets our daily
needs, while the Capricorn sun reminds us of the value of
hard work.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You and your body are not al-
ways on the same team. You have a list of issues and com-
plaints, but your body doesn't want to listen. Be the first to
concede. Listen to your body, and your body will listen to
you. By week's end, you'll have cultivated a new appreciation
for what your body can do.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are determined to contain
this sprawling life of yours, with your hundreds of relation-
ships and dozens of interests and responsibilities. Deal with
one thing at a time. Once you straighten and clean up your
home, you will feel ready to take on deeper levels of organi-
zation and personal management.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When two or more people get
together to accomplish a goal, conflict is inevitable. It might
come sooner, or it might come later, but it will come. That's
why it's important to make sure you are connected to others
and also to keep your emotional bonds strong. This will
make it easier to resolve any differences that arise.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). A goal can change your life.
So before you decide whether or not to embark on a new
journey, ask yourself whether or not this new aim truly fits
into all the other things going on in your life these days.
There is an upside and a downside to setting this intention,
and both are worthy of your strong consideration.

53 Declare openly
54 Repast LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Say yes to casual invitations, as they
will lead to much more. The early week brings an adventure.
55 Furthermore You will go where you have never been and find something
uncannily familiar about the whole scene. It's because you are
56 Dallas cagers, for short
aCROSS 30 Tack on
33 Balm ingredient
61 Jai ___
62 Boredom 57 Accessory for Frosty
among kindred souls. You'll laugh and create new bonds
Thursday through Saturday.
1 Stop up 58 Morning moisture
5 Trip delayer 34 More than regularly 63 Hero’s opposite
36 Like a baby, to Burns 64 Invitation request 59 Genetic info transmit- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are in a position of authority
9 Mrs. Ed, et al? whether or not you realize it. Young eyes are on you, looking
37 New Year’s dropper 65 Get up ter for clues about what to do next. Inexperienced souls count on
14 Sharpen, as skills your guidance and advice. Though you may not feel entirely
15 Sitarist Shankar 41 Journal ending 66 Hole-punching sure of yourself, you have much wisdom to impart, so don't
42 Smolder tools hold back.
16 Passes by
17 Bakery employee 43 Not taped 67 Serving, to a phar-
18 A party to 44 ___ Moines macist LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your positive attitude will alter
45 Actress Charlotte destiny. If it seems improbable, consider that because of
19 Octet plus one your friendly encouragement, things happen that otherwise
20 New Year’s popper 46 Reduced in rank DOWN would not have happened. You will draw people out and
give them the confidence to take risks they were afraid to
23 Benefitting 49 Family mem. 1 Stylish take before.
24 Dined 50 Argue vehemently 2 Ness, for one
25 Doctor’s orders, per- 51 New Year’s topper 3 Draft classification
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People around you seem to be
haps 58 Brings against one’s 4 Sterile marching to a different beat from the one that makes your
will 5 Tuck, and others feet move. You are not influenced by the crowd. You do your
29 Hit sign own thing and find your own way. A wise woman offers
60 With, to Pierre 6 Superboy’s sweet- guidance on Saturday. It favors you to wait until next week
to sign important documents.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are a student of

human nature, and you will learn many lessons on the sub-
ject this week. The one who argues with you is more honor-
able than the one who dodges your questions. You'll
recognize the trustworthy people around you and confide
only in them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It is important to you that

the people around you are happy, though you wisely realize it
is seldom that they will all be happy at the same time. Still,
you make every attempt to spoil your family, please your
boss and deliver more than promised to your customers.
Wednesday brings a financial bonus.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Money is less of an issue for

you this week, as you realize that attaining it is often a func-
tion of mind over matter. There have been times when you
made the wrong decision, and it badly affected your finances.
You now recognize the error of your ways and choose the at-
titude that leads to abundance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everything is starting to come

together for you, and you will get praiseful comments that
reflect that this week. Say thank you and smile, even though
you inwardly believe that you are still very far from your
goal. It is important to celebrate the small victories along the
way.

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By T.J. TOMaSI
IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME

When to cock
your wrists
Levers are multipliers of power, and the human
body’s leverage system can be an integral part of
your golf swing if you know how to use it efficient-
ly. Leverage, i.e. the angle that wrist-cocking pro-
duces, literally multiples your strength when the
angle is unleashed through impact. You’ll notice a
huge increase in distance when you add this lever
to your swing.
At what point in the backswing should you add
this power-producing wrist cock to your swing? The
answer is, it depends. Some good golfers cock their
wrists late in their backswing (Juli Inkster and
Jack Nicklaus), while others like to cock them earli- Waiting too long to cock the wrists can Setting the club (cocking her wrists) by the time
er (Ernie Els and Anthony Kim). increase the tendency to lift the club with the the lead arm is parallel to the ground allows this
But be it late or early, the wrists must hinge to arms, producing limited coil and minimum player the leverage she needs to make a powerful
create an angle between your lead forearm (the left leverage — and that spells loss of power. If you swing, but if your swing is too handsy, experiment
for right-handed players) and the club shaft. lift too much with your arms, try cocking your with a later set.
Continues on next page wrists earlier.
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BIRDIES AND BOGEYS ASK THE PRO
When to cock your wrists
Gillette Continued from page 25

cuts Tiger
This angle gives you the power of leverage, an essential ingredi-
Q: Should I have the same grip ent in adding force to the motion of your swing.
pressure for a chip and a pitch? —
A.M. Generally, the momentum of a swing will cause the wrists to
cock without a conscious attempt to make it happen, but if this
A team at the Tepper School of Business at isn’t occurring naturally in your swing, use the following as a
Carnegie Mellon recently used the saga of Tiger A: For maximum control of your
guideline for the “when” and “how” of wrist cock.
Woods as a case study to measure the effects of short shots into the green, I advo-
celebrity endorsement on product sales when the cate using your normal full-swing Assuming normal flexibility and an average body
celebrity generates bad publicity. “Although sev- grip. build, when your hands reach waist high in the takeaway, the lead
eral major sponsors cut ties with Tiger Woods,” arm and wrist should retain the straight-line relationship they
reports Timothy Derdenger, an economics profes- On chip shots, where you swing had at address. Since the wrists have yet to elevate the clubhead,
sor who helped conduct the research, “Nike did the club back no higher than your the shaft at this point is parallel to the ground. Additionally, you
not. So we examined the net effect on Nike’s sales waist, take a firm grip with both should check that the shaft is directly above your toe line — an
and market share. What we found is that by main- hands. This curtails wrist action, imaginary line formed by the tips of your toes that is parallel to
taining their relationship with Tiger Woods, the target line. From here, you cock your wrists, creating a 90-de-
and without the wrist lever, you’ll
Nike’s overall profit in golf ball sales was $1.6 gree angle between your lead arm and the club shaft.
million greater than it would have been without
hit shorter shots that run more.
him.” Also, tighten up a bit from the Remember that this wrist cock should happen in response to the
Despite the re- rough so the clubhead won’t twist momentum of the swinging clubhead. If your current wrist cock
search, Tiger was when the grass grabs it. isn’t working, there are two
dropped from yet For pitches, where the ball flies
ABOUT THE WRITER
ways to proceed: First, relax
another sponsor higher and longer than a chip, your your grip pressure and Dr. T.J. Tomasi
this week. Gillette grip pressure should be light to focus on relaxing both your is a teaching
has decided to end allow a longer swing with more hands and your forearms. professional in
its national cam- wrist cock. Then, experiment with a dif-
ferent set, or cock, of the
Port St. Lucie,
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Gillette Champions wrists. You may have to Fla. Visit his
and cut Tiger and (To Ask the Pro a question about make it happen in practice Web site at
dozens of other golf e-mail him at: until you can train yourself tjtomasi.com.
athletes. TJInsider@aol.com.) to let it happen.
 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 27

TEEING OFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“This was quite

A question I’m asked all the time is
“What skills do I need to maximize my talent?”
“Fitness” is always my first response. A strong,
flexible body is import-ant because you can’t
play your best golf without being in golf shape.
In my experience, fitness is most often miss-
ing because most golfers don’t have the time to
stay fit. But there are other skills you need to be
a player, and the good news is that they are
more easily acquired than fitness. All you have
to pay is attention.
1. Match your swing to your body type. For
example, if you’re barrel-chested, it’s no good
trying to swing like Davis Love.
2. Be able to relax. Tension locks up your
body and ruins your balance.
3. Be able to image — to see, feel and hear the
shot before you hit it. Images cue motor re-
sponses, and if you do it correctly, "seeing" the
shot before you hit it is like having a mulligan.
4. Use equipment that’s fit to your
body, your swing and your aesthetic prefer-
ences. If you don’t like how it looks, don’t buy
it.
5. Focus on the target, not your swing. Too
many swing thoughts will paralyze you. On the
course, you’re playing golf, not golf swing, and
the two are very different.
6. Be able to manage the golf course. Develop
a plan that directs you where to place each shot.
7. Make an honest personal assessment of
your strengths and weaknesses, and then use
the profile to select the correct shot for you.
8. Keep adequate records/journal. This in-
cludes a detailed description of your home-base
golf swing to refer to when it starts to go south.
When you’re playing well, write it down, record
what you’re doing on an audio cassette, and
video your swing as part of your multisensory
record.
9. Practice on the range according to your
play on the golf course. Don’t just beat balls;
structure your practice sessions so that you
keep your strengths current and upgrade your
weaknesses.
10. Be a warrior. Never quit; try on every
shot.
There you have it, and you didn’t have to do
even one push-up!
a season.”
As we close out 2010, I would like to wish everyone a joy-
ful and healthy 2011. It has been an unusual year in the
golfing world with Tiger’s problems being both a negative
and a positive: Negative because golf lost a great role
model, but positive as Tiger’s fall/redemption saga was
voted the sports story of the year by members of The
Associated Press.
As the song says, “To everything there is a season,” and
this was quite the season.
Happy New Year!
GOLF SPOKEN HERE
During the swing, the shaft of a properly fit
club will flex from side to side and bow down-
ward. This is intensified during the downswing
where the shaft kicks into the ball at impact.
Shafts come in various flexes. Too stiff a shaft
causes a loss of distance and a low trajectory. In
my opinion, you should swing the most flexible
shaft you can handle.

DON’T MISS IT

Fan for power

The Power Fan cre-
ates resistance and al-
lows the golfer to feel
a delayed release. It is
also beneficial for
building strength in
the golf muscles.
Swinging it 20 to 25
times a day should be
enough to develop
power.

A fin decal provides

the player with an
easy reference while
swinging. Set up so
the fin with the decals
is square to the tar-
get. You shouldn’t be
able to see the decal
clearly, just the edge
played in the USGA Senior Open and
of the fin.
the PGA Senior Championship. At
The golfer demonstrating the
75, Wiren still hits it a long way —
Power Fan here is teaching profes-
length he attributes in part to swing-
sional Gary Wiren, who is also an ex-
ing the fan every day.
pert in fitness. He has won the South
The Power Fan costs $55 at
Florida Seniors PGA title, the South
www.golfaroundtheworld.com.
Florida long-driving championship,
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS JANUARY 07, 2011 PAGE 28

By
By RICK
RICK MINTER
MINTER // Cox
Cox Newspapers
Newspapers

Pondering
the big
unknowns
of 2011
NASCAR
season
As a new year rolls
around and another
NASCAR season is just
around the corner, race fans
begin pondering the an-
swers to the questions that
will be answered in some
form during the upcoming
season.
Here’s a look at some of
the questions as NASCAR’s
elite drivers and teams
head into the 2011
campaign.

Will Jimmie Johnson

and his No. 48 team at
Hendrick Motorsports be
able to run their champi-
onship string to a record-
extending six?
The consensus in the
sport is that until some
driver and team actually
prove they can dethrone
Johnson and his Chad
Knaus-led crew, the No. 48
team will remain the fa-
vorite.
In Johnson’s favor is that
there appears to be little
change in his team for
2011, and it’s also worth
noting that in 2010, he had
an off year – for him – and
still won the title. He won
only one race in the Chase
and his 232 laps led during
the 10 Chase races by Jim-
mie Johnson were the
fewest of any of his five
title years.
Will the major crew
shake-up at Hendrick Mo-
torsports produce the in-
tended results, which
include getting Jeff Gordon,
and Dale Earnhardt Jr.,
the sport’s most popular
driver, back in Victory
Lane?
The comments coming
out of the Hendrick camp
after the announcement,
which was made the week
after the 2010 season
ended, sounded optimistic.
Earnhardt seemed pleased
to be getting Gordon’s old
crew chief, Steve Letarte,
and the former No. 24 cars
as well as a move to the
building that houses the
seemingly invincible No. 48
Chevrolets. Gordon gets
the old No. 5 team and
crew chief Alan Gustafson,
while Mark Martin gets
Earnhardt’s old No. 88
team and crew chief Lance
McGrew.
Some might say that
Martin, who is set to be re-
placed by Kasey Kahne in
the Hendrick lineup in
2012, is getting the worst of
the deal. But it’s also a fact
both Earnhardt and Gor-
don are moving to teams
and crew chiefs that were
winless in 2010, despite
having proven drivers
wheeling their cars.
Jimmie Johnson enters the hall during the 2010 NASCAR After
The Lap show at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
December 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.(NASCAR photo)
hind him. And his crew
Will Denny Hamlin con- chief Mike Ford is a no-
tinue to improve and build nonsense kind of guy who
on his phenomenal 2010 will continue to provide
season, or will he and his Hamlin opportunities to
team be hampered by a win races and compete for
major let-down as a result championships.
of losing the championship Also in Hamlin’s favor is
in the final two races of the the strong finish to 2010 by
season? his young teammate Joey
From all indications, Logano. Over the final 11
Hamlin has matured into a races, Logano had seven
very savvy racer who will finishes of seventh or bet-
be able to quickly put his ter.
2010 disappointments be- Continues on next page

Continued from page 28
He should be a much
more valuable teammate
this season in an era where
information sharing among
teammates is key to suc-
cess. And of course, there’s
also Kyle Busch in the
Gibbs camp, and there are
few in the sport today who
have a better grasp on
what it takes to run up
front and win races with
the current cars.
Will two of the sport’s cor-
nerstone car owners –
Richard Petty and the Wood
Brothers – find success in
2011 and continue to be the
fixtures in the sport that
they’ve been for decades?
Petty showed in late
2010 that he’s not willing to
be driven out of the sport.
When Richard Petty Motor-
sports, under control of the
Gillett family, appeared to
be on the brink of fading
away because of financial
difficulties, Petty led the
way in securing new back-
ing for the team, ensuring
that it will compete again
this year. But the team will
be without its two most ex-
perienced drivers as the
two-driver roster of A.J. All-
mendinger and Marcos
Ambrose isn’t nearly as
strong as last year’s four-
driver crew that also in-
cluded proven winners
Kasey Kahne and Elliott
Sadler.
The new season brings
renewed optimism for the
Wood Brothers as they
head into their 61st year in
NASCAR. An alliance with
Roush Fenway Racing has
the Woods on the brink of
putting rookie Trevor
Bayne, now under contract
to Roush, in their famed
No. 21, with veteran crew
chief Donnie Wingo.
In Bayne’s lone appear-
ance in the Woods’ No. 21
Ford last year, he stunned
even some veteran ob-
servers with his spirited run
at Texas Motor Speedway.
He also came away with
some NASCAR loop data
stats to back up his effort.
His 140 cars passed in that
race were second only to
Kasey Kahne’s 145. And
Bayne was only passed 104
times, giving him a differ-
ence of 36, tops among the
43 starters in that race.
Will Danica Patrick get
the hang of driving
NASCAR vehicles and keep
“Danica Mania” going, or
will she become yet another
Indy car driver who failed
to make the transition to
NASCAR?
Based on Patrick’s statis-
tics from her limited Na-
tionwide Series
appearances in 2010, she
probably ought to consider
keeping her day job. In 13
Nationwide starts she had
an average finish of 28th
and rarely finished on the
lead lap. And she was driv-
ing for a team, JR Motor-
sports, that has proven it
can win in NASCAR’s No. 2
circuit.
In Patrick’s favor is that
she did seem to get better
as she went along. Her best
run came in the season fi-
nale at Homestead-Miami
Denny Hamlin signs autographs for fans at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last month. (NASCAR photo)
Speedway where she
started a NASCAR-career-
best fifth and backed it up
with a 19th-place finish,
also her NASCAR best. It
was her first lead-lap finish
in NASCAR, and she led
four laps.
She’ll start 2011 by run-
ning the first four Nation-
wide races of the season –
at Daytona, Phoenix, Las
Vegas and Bristol. Then
she’ll return to her full-
time gig in the IndyCar se-
ries and make selected
NASCAR appearances the
rest of the season for a total
of about 14 NASCAR races.
How will NASCAR’s No.
2 and No. 3 series fare this
year?
On the positive side for
both the Nationwide and
Camping World Truck se-
ries is the fact that TV rat-
ings for both series were
relatively strong in 2010.
The Nationwide ratings es-
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sentially held their own
compared to previous years,
and the trucks made gains
on many weekends.
On the worrisome side is
the fact that both under-
card circuits seemed to be
struggling to establish
identities not tied to Sprint
Cup Series drivers and
teams. With so many Cup
drivers double-dipping and
racing in selected Nation-
wide and truck races, both
circuits came to resemble
homes for part-time racers.
Only 13 drivers ran all
35 Nationwide races last
year, while 16 truck drivers
competed in all 25 of that
series’ events. By compari-
son, there were 31 drivers
who ran all 36 points-pay-
ing Sprint Cup races.
And the biggest question
heading into the new year
for many inside and outside
the sport: Has the slide in
TV ratings and at-track at-
tendance bottomed out?
If those that are blaming
the declines on the econ-
omy are correct, the future
should look better as the
economy begins to show
some signs of uptick. But
many other factors still
defy explanation. The
“have at it, boys” racing of
2010 was generally consid-
ered some of the best in
years but seemed to do lit-
tle to bring fans back to
the TV and to the grand-
stands.
The sport’s most popular
driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.,
is still somewhat of a ques-
tion mark for 2011, and
Jimmie Johnson, the driver
many seem to dislike for no
readily explainable reasons,
shows no apparent signs of
weakness.
But as shown by Jamie
McMurray’s victories in the
sport’s two biggest races of
2010, the Daytona 500 and
Brickyard 400, the future is
awfully hard to predict.
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accord Crosstour – Honda’s funky
crossover wagon
There is a new leader in the
Honda lineup, and to some,
it’s a strange looking one.
Honda’s all-new crossover
vehicle, the Accord Cross-
tour, is positioned at the very
top of the Accord lineup –
making it the flagship vehicle
for the Japanese automaker.
But as some may think flag-
ship, others may think space-
ship as the big-boned
hatchback can cause quite a
stir with its awkward styling.
But it could be just the ticket
for those that like the Accord
but want more room, for the
Crosstour easily achieves
what it was meant to set out
to do.
The Accord Crosstour is
based on the current Honda
Accord but grows in heft
(about 300 pounds), height (2
inches) and in length (2.5
inches). For the most part, it
looks like an Accord sedan
until you get to the rear where
it sports a teardrop roof line.
And giving it its unique look
is a rear hatchback area that
tapers down quickly. The odd
proportions won’t appeal to
everyone, but most do agree
that the Crosstour looks much
better in person.
While some may think that
the Crosstour is yet another
Honda attempt in the
crossover SUV market, the
Crosstour lacks the versatility
of a true SUV and really has
no offroad capabilities.
Think of it as an Accord
hatchback and you’ll get the
idea. The Crosstour is aimed
directly at the Toyota Venza
(which can be debated as
being nothing more than a
Camry hatchback).
As most Accords sold have
four-cylinder engines, the
Crosstour is only available
with the more powerful V6
engine. Good for 271 horses,
the 3.5 liter V6 is paired to a
five-speed automatic trans-
mission. Although there are
no engine/transmission op-
tions, buyers do get to choose
between front-wheel drive
(standard on the Crosstour) or
all-wheel drive (optional).
Inside, the Crosstour has the
same basic interior setup as
the Accord sedan – which is
no bad thing considering the
Accord sedan is one of the
most popular vehicles sold in
this country. As is typical
with all Hondas, the Cross-
tour’s interior is tightly con-
structed with high-quality
materials. The center stack is
busy with lots of buttons for
the climate and audio system
– giving it a high-tech look.
But don’t be scared off – it’s
all fairly easy to use.
There really is no bad seat in
the house when it comes to
comfort in the Accord Cross-
tour. Up front the driver gets
a power lumbar supported
seat for those that need it and
the front passenger sits com-
fortably. Back seat room is
also quite generous despite
the Crosstour’s teardrop roof
line. And behind that back
seat is room for almost 26
cubic feet of cargo. If the
backseat isn’t needed, it can
be folded to get up to 51
cubic feet of storage space.
Looking through the rear
view mirror, you can spot the
split-rear window, which is
tolerable, but the optional rear from the V6 with lots of low
backup camera is the best bet end grunt. Fuel economy
for seeing what’s behind you isn’t a strong point with the
while backing up. Opening Crosstour, but isn’t all that
up the hatch on the top-of- bad. Expect about 18 mpg in
the-line EX-L models reveals town and 27 mpg on the high-
a reversible floor and a wash- way for the front-wheel drive
able 1.9 cubic foot plastic bin. model and about 1 mpg lower
on both figures for the all-
On the road, the Crosstour wheel drive version.
drives pretty much like what
you would expect from a V6 With prices starting just under
$30,000 the Accord Crosstour
is priced slightly more than
the competition and to some,
that higher price may be hard
to justify. But to Honda loy-
alists, that may not matter. If
they have wanted an all-
wheel drive Accord with a lit-
tle more utility than the sedan
offers, the Crosstour will be
just what they wished for.
powered Accord sedan. Sure, Funky looks and all.
some of the sportiness from
the sedan is lost in this wagon -- Christopher A. Randazzo
due to the higher center of
gravity and extra 300 pounds
it is moving. To most drivers,
though, that will go unno-
ticed. But what most will no-
tice is a smooth, nice and
quiet ride. Yes it is a little on
the firm side, but not unpleas-
antly so. Power is plentiful
By The Numbers:
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2WD EX-L
Base Price: $34,770.00
Price as Tested: $35,550.00
Layout: front-engine / front-wheel drive
Engine: 3.5 liter 24-valve V6
Transmission: five-speed automatic
Horsepower: 2710 hp
Torque: 254 ft-lbs
EPA Fuel Economy: 18 city / 27 highway mpg
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NOTEBOOK (NASCAR photo)

Sprint drivers race in

KartWeek
Two Sprint Cup drivers are back at Day-
tona, but they’re running go karts instead
of Cup cars. A.J. Allmendinger and defend-
ing Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray
(pictured at right) are among the drivers
participating in Daytona KartWeek.
“I’m bored,” Allmendinger told reporters
at Daytona International Speedway. “I had
to get away from the house. It’s time to go
racing. As soon as Christmas is over, it’s
time to go racing.”

Allgaier to helm No. 31 at

Turner
Justin Allgaier’s 2010 Nationwide Se-
ries stats were the kind that normally
would assure job security. He had a win
– at Bristol – along with seven other top-
five finishes and finished fourth in the
final points standings. Still, he wound up
without a job at Penske Racing, so he’s
moved to the No. 31 Chevrolet at Turner
Motorsports. His car will be sponsored by
Brandt, a company headquartered not
far from Allgaier’s hometown of River-
ton, Ill.
Mike Wallace returning to
No. 01
Nationwide Series team owner Johnny
Davis has announced that veteran driver
Mike Wallace, one of the three racing
Wallace brothers from St. Louis, will re-
turn to his No. 01 team in 2011.
Driving for Davis’ independent, under-
funded team in 2010, Wallace had 21
top-25 finishes and led 14 laps en route
to an 18th-place finish in the final points
standings. Hornish Jr., wife have baby to F1
Juan Pablo Montoya told a Spanish web-
girl site that he’s content to stay in NASCAR
TriStar Motorsports GM re- Sprint Cup driver Sam Hornish Jr. and
even though much of his career success
came in open-wheel circuits like CART and
signs his wife Crystal welcomed Eliza Jo Hornish Formula One.
on Dec. 28, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces “Some people tell me I should go back
Keith Barnwell has left his job as and measuring 20.5 inches long. She has an to F1, but I’m happy,” Montoya is quoted
general manager of the TriStar Motor- older sister, Addison. as telling prensa.com. “I think it is clear
sports team that fields the No. 35 car. Montoya: No going back that there is no chance of going the other
In his other role, as a spotter in the way.”
Sprint Cup series, Barnwell is moving
from Jamie McMurray’s No. 1 team to
Martin Truex’s No. 56.
Stewart races at Sydney
Spdwy
Sprint Cup driver Tony Stewart got in
some racing Down Under over the holi-
days. While American drivers Joey Sal-
dana and Donny Schatz took the top two
spots at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway in
Australia, Stewart was third.

Sprint Cup tracks where Active Sprint Cup tracks

1 Jeff Gordon has yet to win

a race (Homestead-Miami
Speedway)
2 where Tony Stewart has
not won a race (Las Vegas
and Darlington)

Active Sprint Cup tracks 11 Career Nationwide Series

4 where Jimmie Johnson has

yet to win a race
(Chicagoland, Homestead,
Michigan and Watkins Glen)
victories by Mark Martin at Rocking-
ham, the most of any of the tracks
where he amassed a series record
48 career victories (second on Mar-
tin’s list is Darlington, where he has
eight wins)