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up in the sky, its a bird, its a plane. Its Superman! Yes, its Superman strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Superman - who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for Truth, Justice, and the American way. And, so, one Super hero was born. One year later a second Super hero burst on the American scene when Batman appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May, 1939. Known also as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the Worlds Greatest Detective, Batman didnt have superpowers, but he did have his Utility Belt, from which he could draw weapons to fight his enemies, including: The Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Faced Poison Ivy, and, of course, Cat Woman. Batman was, of course, Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist who used his wealth, his wit, his intellectual powers to fight evil in the mythical Gotham City. With the help of his boy wonder Robin; his butler, Alfred Pennyworth, his Bat Cave, and his souped-up Bat Mobile, Batman was a mysterious figure who roamed the streets at night, scooping up
By Joe Olvera , 2012
1938 Action
Comic Book shows a red-andblue-clad Super-man hoisting up a car in an explosive scene; another shows the Man of Steel rescuing a man seen apparently falling to his death from a New-York style skyscraper. But for the flying super-dude, that man, obviously, would not have survived the fall. Thus, from the earliest inception, Superman burst upon the American scene as one of our first Super heroes. From comic books, then, to a 1950s series about the Super-dude on the small screen, with actor George Reeves playing the role, an announcer introduced
evil-doers. Following on the heels of Superman, Batman was not from a distant planet like Krypton. He was American-born and bred. He did not have super-powers either, but he didnt need them. And then came Spider-Man. Known also as Spidery, Web-Slinger, Wall-Crawler, and Web-Head, Spider-Man crawled into the Super-Hero genre in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August, 1962. Published by Marvel Comics, and edited by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character was born with super strength and super agility, including the ability to cling to most surfaces like a spider shoot spider webs using web shooters, and the sensitivity to react to danger quickly with his spidersense. Though he came well after Superman and Batman, Spider-Man has superseded both comic books and commercial movies as the most popular and commercially successful hero. He has appeared in many forms of media, including animated and live-action television shows, syndicated newspaper comic strips and a series of films starring Tobey Maguire as the action star. Hes even been on Broadway, in the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. To boot, Spiderman emerged, in 2011, as third on IGNs Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time. From comic books to multi-media presentations,
these Super-heroes have evolved into powerful, moneymaking mutants, earning millions of dollars around the world. None, however, has generated the huge commercial success of the most recent attack on human sensibilities as the movie, The Avengers. The recent production by Marvel Comics who first introduced The Avengers in comic book form in 1963 the film has set unprecedented box office records, raking in more than $107 million in its first weekend.
By uniting the Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Wasp, the Ant Man, and others, and with their battle-cry of Avengers Assemble, the list of human mutants, robots, gods, aliens and supernatural beings have grossed more than $1.5 billion around the world, and still counting. But, picture, if you will, a movie featuring the super-hero trio of Superman, Batman, and Spiderman all in one production. Can you imagine the income to be generated by some creative movie- mak-
ing genius? It boggles the mind!
us to the man who was: Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look,
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The Real Story of the Superheroes by Dulce Pinzn

After September 11, the notion of the hero began to rear its head in the public consciousness more and more frequently. The notion served a necessity in a time of national and global crisis to acknowledge those who showed extraordinary courage or determination in the face of danger, sometimes even sacrificing their lives in an attempt to save others. However, in the whirlwind of journalism surrounding these deservedly front-page disasters and emergencies, it is easy to take for granted the heroes who sacrifice immeasurable life and labor in their day to day lives for the good of others, but do so in a somewhat less spectacular setting. The Mexican immigrant worker in New York is a perfect example of the hero who has gone unnoticed. It is common for a Mexican worker in New York to work extraordinary hours in extreme conditions for very low wages which are saved at great cost and sacrifice and sent to families and communities in Mexico who rely on them to survive.
BERNABE MENDEZ from the State of Guerrero works as a professional window cleaner in New York.He sends 500 dollars a month.
The Mexican economy has quietly become dependent on the money sent from workers in the US. Conversely, the US economy has quietly become dependent on the labor of Mexican immigrants. Along with the depth of their sacrifice, it is the quietness of this dependence which makes Mexican immigrant workers a subject of interest. The principal objective of this series is to pay homage to these brave and determined men and women that somehow manage, without the help of any supernatural power, to withstand extreme conditions of labor in order to help their families and communities survive and prosper. This project consists of 20 color photographs of Mexican and Latino immigrants dressed in the costumes of popular American and Mexican superheroes. Each photo pictures the worker/superhero in their work environment, and is accompanied by a short text including the workers name, their hometown, the number of years they have been working in New York, and the amount of money they send to their families each week. Dulce Pinzn was born in Mexico City in 1974. She studied Mass Media Communications at the Universidad de Las Americas in Puebla Mexico and Photography at Indiana University in Pennsylvania. In 1995 she moved to New York where she studied at The International Center of Photography.
MINERVA VALENCIA from Puebla works as a nanny in New York. She sends 400 dollars a week.
PHOTOS BY DULCE PINZN
NOE REYES from the State of Puebla works as a delivery boy in Brooklyn New York. He sends 500 dollars a week.
PAULINO CARDOZO from the State of Guerrero works in a greengrocer loading trucks. He Sends 300 dollars a week.
By: Doppler Dave Speelman
Do you want a rain gauge?

I have been asked in various emails about rain gauges and where they can be purchased. Obviously, our current rainy weather tends to encourage folks to be weather watchers and keep track of rainfall amounts. This helps all the local meteorologists keep everybody informed on how much rain has fallen across the area. Ive called several stores throughout El Paso and found that Lowes, Wal-Mart and Home Depot, to name a few, all carry the rain gauges. These range in price from as little as ten dollars up to as much as fifty bucks for a fancy one. Before you head out to buy one, realize that when we start to get rain (like we have been having), these gauges tend to go quickly so be prepared to see an empty shelf at times. I purchased one myself several years ago from Lowes for around fifteen bucks. This is a three foot metal pole with a rain gauge attached. It works great! When you place the rain gauge on your property it is important to position it away from any building or trees. This will prevent any rain being blocked from entering the funnel or from artificially adding too much water from runoff. When you receive rain, please let us know how much and your location so we can include it in our weather forecasts. Also, if you know some rain fell and there is nothing (or just a tiny bit less than 0.01) we call this a trace. This should be reported as "T" on your reports. Even if there were just a few drops that don't even dampen the gauge, you should still report a trace. By the way, trace amounts do not add up over time.
Weather Trivia:
One inch of rain equals how many gallons of water per square yard? A. 1 Gallon
B. 3.1 Gallons C. 4.7 Gallons D. 5.5 Gallons
Doppler" Dave Speelman is the chief meteorologist at KVIA-TV in El Paso. You can watch his forecasts at 4, 5, 6 and 10 pm on ABC-7 (channel 6 cable). If you would like Doppler Dave to address (explain) any weather issues you can email him at Dopplerdave@kvia.com.
THURSDAY
JUL 12
JUL 13
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
JUL 14
JUL 15
SUNDAY
MONDAY
JUL 16
TUESDAY
JUL 17
Partly Cloudy 30% Rain

High: 89 Low: 73
Partly Cloudy 20% Rain

High: 92 Low: 74
PartlySunny 10% Rain

High: 94 Low: 73
PartlySunny
High: 95 Low: 75
Mostly Sunny 10% Rain

High: 96 Low: 71
Partly Sunny 20% Storms

High: 94 Low: 72
Answer: B 4.7 Gallons per square yard.
WEDNESDAY
JUL 18
Partly Sunny 30% Rain

High: 94 Low: 74
BLESS ME, ULTIMA TO

MAKE EL PASO HISTORY
El Paso to Host World Premiere of Film Adaptation of Rudolfo Anayas Classic Novel, Bless Me, Ultima September 17, 2012 at the Historic Plaza Theatre
The Sin Fin Column
Rudy Anaya and I go way back. Im so proud of him and so proud of his masterpiece, Bless Me, Ultima. When he first wrote the Chicano classic, in 1972, he was turned down by at least seven publishers. That is, until Octavio Romano a pioneering publisher of Chicano Literature grabbed ahold of the book and ran with it, honoring Rudy and his book with the first-ever Premio Quinto Sol.
Rudy Anaya is a tremendous writer

ceeding in America found equally elusive. Racism didnt allow them the success of which they dreamed. Bless Me, Ultima became an overnight success in Chicano communities, making Rudy the most well-known and most successful writer of that era. I first met Rudy face-toface In 1976, when I was working with Romano at Quinto Sol Publications in Berkeley, CA. As the Editorial Assistant to Romano, one of my tasks was to fill orders for all of Romanos titles. By far, Bless Me, Ultima outsold every other book. It wasnt too long before Rudys book had sold 100,000 copies, and its still going strong. So strong that, after 40 years or so of its existence, the book will finally hit the big screen, to be shown in El Paso in September. I consider Rudy a really good friend, actually, we became friends from the moment we met. Were such good friends that he penned the Preface to my own book, Chicano Sin Fin: Memoirs of a Chicano Journalist. Let me tell you a little story of Rudy and me. He was the editor of an anthology called New America. He contacted me and asked me to submit one of my stories. This was in the1970s, and I sent him a piece called: La Rukita de Santayana: Alborotada, about an 80-year old woman who has sex for the first time in her life. Rudy loved the story accepted it, but, his editorial board did not. They forced Rudy to reject my story and to ask me for another. I sent him a piece from a manuscript I had, Still Magic America. That one was accepted. Never one to shy from controversy, Rudys classic has been banned several times. Most recently Bless Me, Ultima was banned in Tucson, AZ by the school district, the same district that doesnt allow Mexican American Studies in its high schools. They dont want for young Chicanos to learn about their past and about their place in American society. The school district banned hundreds of literary titles written by Chicano writers, including Bless Me. They even banned a poem of mine, Tonantzin, that had been published in an anthology, Cantos al Sexto Sol, edited by Cecilio Garcia Camarillo, Dr. Roberto Rodriguez, and Patricia Gonzales. Besides this anthology, which included hundreds of Chicano writers, the powers-that-be also banned Rudys book and other Chicano classics. One way to beat this boycott is for Chicanos and other readers to find out which books were banned, and buy them. Youll find some of those titles in such bookstores as Cinco Puntos Press, at the UTEP and EPCC bookstores and, Im sure, Barnes and Noble. But, see, weve already beat the boycott with the bigscreen adaptation of Bless Me, Ultima. Im proud of Rudy Anaya and consider him a good friend. I hope he thinks of me in the same way. Tu carnal, El Sin Fin
by Joe Olvera , 2012
El Paso, TXHollywood will bring its red carpet to the border when El Paso hosts the world premiere of BLESS ME, ULTIMA on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the historic Plaza Theatre. The film is based on the controversial novel and Chicano literary classic by acclaimed author, Rudolfo Anaya. As home to the largest Mexican American student population in the country, El Paso was a natural choice for this historic event. BLESS ME, ULTIMA, will be released in El Paso theatres on Friday, September 21, 2012. El Paso, rich in Chicano history, culture and art, was chosen by BLESS ME, ULTIMA filmmakers to become the first city in the US to debut the film because of its enthusiastic movie audience, energy and passion for all aspects of the film and novel. Because of its history, location and the passion shown by the arts community in El Paso we believe that the city is the perfect place to open BLESS ME, ULTIMA to the public, said Santiago Pozo, Founder & CEO of Arenas, the LA based company that is distributing and marketing the film. The project has been welcomed with open arms by El Paso artists, politicians, educators and
business communities to support and welcome filmmakers and the opportunity. "BLESS ME, ULTIMA is one of those books that never lets you go. To have Ultima come to life on the big screen in El Paso is a great honor for El Paso. One that I know we won't forget," said Susie Byrd, El Paso City Council Representative. Directed by Carl Franklin (Devil in the Blue Dress) and based on the controversial novel by acclaimed author Rudolfo Anaya, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a turbulent coming-of-age story about Antonio Marez (Luke Ganalon), a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera named Ultima (Miriam Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents (Dolores Heredia & Benito Martinez). Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, the relationship between good vs. evil and ultimately how to reconcile Ultimas powers with those of the God of his church.
Immediately, the book caught the Chicano readers attention and imagination with the magical realism inherent in the book. It enjoyed a period of relative tranquility, that is, until some racist and culturally ignorant educators came face to face with Ultima and what they considered unsuitable for young readers because, to them, Ultima was a witch rather than what she actually was a healer and curandera. Rudy went merrily along, penning other creative works, such as Tortuga and Heart of Aztlan a trilogy of books which would explain Chicanismo and how and why Chicanos endured the racism inherent in Albuquerque and other parts of NewMexico. His books immediately became popular among high school and college students across the U.S. because they understood what Rudy was trying to say. His Golden Carp was, perhaps, a statement on what his protagonist, the young Antonio, tried to capture but became elusive, as, perhaps, other young Chicanos with Golden dreams of suc-
Summer Style Hits to Buy Now and Wear Later

By Sharon Mosley
The maxi dress What started out being a staple of the hippie-chic generation in
the '60s has turned into a modern-day take on laid-back bohemian style a great way to dress up for summer, whether it's for a barbeque in the backyard or an evening stroll at the beach. Bold floral prints are the favorites for the long dresses this time around, but colorful solids will brighten up your wardrobe, too. For cooler days, top off these summer dresses with cotton cardigans.
Colored pants Move over black, and step into

some red jeans, yellow crops or turquoise Bermudas. Putting your color on the bottom is where it's at this summer, and you can plan on this trend continuing right on into the fall season. Pick up at least one pair and banish the boring black for a while. Colorful printed pants are another fun option; check out the new graphic ikat prints. For more ways to extend the life of this trend, see "color blocking" below.
The heat is on, and summer fashion is heating up with sizzling bargains on sales now in your favorite stores and online shopping sites. So with plenty of warm weather left to celebrate, now's a perfect time to take advantage of these hot deals. Then with a little twist on the styling, you can easily wear them right into fall and winter.
The one-shoulder dress If

you've got a festive occasion to attend this summer a wedding, a graduation party or even a gala fundraiser the one-shoulder dress is a stylish way to dress up for the event. And again, forget the traditional little black dress and cool it off with an icy white. White also promises to be a winter favorite this year, too. For a holiday party, wear the one-shoulder white dress, and pair it with a frosty fur wrap.
The peplum These flouncy ruffles at the waist peplums are adding a fresh touch to summer's best skirts and dresses. One word of caution: Peplums are great ways to show off slim waists, but they can add pounds to hip areas. Mix and match short jackets with these skirts and dresses for fall. Hi-low hems Want to shop for something a little different to wear? Skirts and dresses with high hems in the front, tapering to longer ones in the back are alternatives that will give your summer outfits a different kind of vibe. Team them with strappy sandals this summer and wear them into fall with tights and boots. Color blocking This trend is tricky, but it can provide lots of creative style to your
wardrobe now and going forward. Look for colors that you love, and experiment by mixing them up in new ways. For summer, you might wear a pair of dark emerald jeans with a robin's egg blue T-shirt and for fall, pair them with a darker cobalt blue jacket; or team a pair of red cropped pants with an orange tank for summer and add a dark crimson sweater for fall. Isaac Mizrahi capitalizes on the maxi dress trend for summer with his signature collection featured on QVC. (www.qvc.com)
Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM JULY 12, 2012 PAGE 8 The Savage TruTh on Money by Terry Savage
Sure, the markets and the economy are frustrating.
Dont Do Anything Rash in Uncertain World

ings from Europe. As Europe slows down, it affects U.S. corporate earnings and thus, the stock market. Also, many of our largest banks still own European debt. Fears of a European banking collapse disrupt the global flow of funds, further
DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren
But there's nothing you can do to make things more rational. So don't do anything or at least don't do much with your money now.
Supreme Court Health Care Ruling:
EMAIL, ONLINE THANK-YOUS SUFFICE IN STRESSFUL TIMES

DEAR ABBY: "Wants to Do the Right Thing" (April 18) asked about using email to thank those who donated to a fundraiser for her son, who has bone cancer. What is wrong with that? I have been there. One of my twin boys was diagnosed with cancer at age 2. I was grateful for all the help my family and friends gave me, but I did not always have the time or energy to devote to writing thank-you cards. You really have to have experienced this kind of long-term stress and trauma to understand. It takes all the strength you have to just get through each day without breaking down. For larger donations, I would write a card when I could or print some out on my computer. Sometimes I recruited a friend or family member to handle thank-you notes. People always ask, "What can I do?" Well, assign them this task! Another way of thanking people was through a blog, like CaringBridge. These free websites were a great way to keep in touch with people and let them know what was going on. I often posted general notes of thanks there, then emailed everyone who contributed with a link to the site. The truth is, it was difficult to accept charity and help from others, and I often found myself overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. -- TRULY THANKFUL IN NEW YORK DEAR TRULY THANKFUL: Thank YOU for your heartfelt letter and helpful suggestions. I reminded "Wants" that writing personal thankyou notes was the proper thing to do, but not all readers agreed. Their comments: DEAR ABBY: Any spare time that mom has needs to be spent with her family or taking care of herself. They are going through a very difficult time. I believe that in this day and age, the majority of people would understand and not expect a thank-you note for their donation. So a quick email of thanks would be more than appreciated. Email is more acceptable now, especially among younger people. If this is all she has time for, it's better than no thank-you at all. -- KELLY IN WINCHESTER, VA. DEAR ABBY: To that mother of the child with cancer: Instead of writing thank-you notes to all the people who help you in the community, please spend that time with your son. Someday, return the favor with some other family's child. Many families in our town cope with childhood cancer. We help each other. It is important that you spend every precious moment with him, not writing cards. We all understand. -- PAYING IT FORWARD IN CLYDE, OHIO DEAR ABBY: You correctly advised "Wants" that a handwritten, personal note was in order. However, having found myself in this position, I sometimes first send out a quick "blanket" email to all the donors: "Dear Friends and Family, you are great to contribute to our cause. Please forgive this email reply, but we want you to know right away how much your support means to us. You'll be hearing from us personally as soon as possible." This acknowledges the generosity immediately, while relieving some stress for the writer at a busy time. -- WISE IN WASHINGTON DEAR ABBY: Please tell "Wants" that her son should write some of the letters if he's old enough. The notes should be to people he knows. Folks won't expect a thank-you right away. -- CANCER SURVIVOR IN OKLAHOMA DEAR ABBY: Handwrite those notes. Make them brief. Following my wife's death two years ago, I handwrote about 400 thank-yous to those who had sent cards and flowers or made donations. It was cathartic for me, and it recognized the efforts of those who contributed. -DOING THE RIGHT THING IN MICHIGAN ** Dear Abby is written by Abigail 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 Angeles, CA 90069. ** For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)
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Many corporations had been waiting anxiously to see how the Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of parts of the health care reform law would affect them. Meanwhile, the global economic slowdown puts pressure on our economy, on job creation and on our stock market. Even the Fed is powerless to create enough stimulus to get our economy growing again in the face of all that negativity. Banks have money, but they aren't confident enough to lend. Some businesses have cash but they aren't confident enough to spend and hire. And individuals still aren't confident that their jobs will exist, so they aren't confident enough to buy new homes, even at record low interest rates.
Whether you're a confused stock market investor or a saver frustrated by low interest rates this is not the time to make any big moves. The best decisions are made by analyzing facts, but these days the financial facts seem to change day by day. That argues for staying pat in a balanced strategy if you're an investor. When markets are irrational, you must stay disciplined, especially when so many key issues are truly out of our control.
slowing growth in Europe and in America.
China's Economic Slowdown: For the past few

decades, China's growth has depended on its exports to the United States and to Europe. So with America in an economic slowdown and Europe clearly in recession, China's exports have dropped, affecting their economy. That has caused the Chinese central bank to cut interest rates in an attempt to stimulate growth. But many global economists worry about the extent of China's economic decline, noting that their statistics are not always reliable.
Where does this leave individual investors and savers? Investors: All of this uncertainty has led to dramatic swings in the stock market. A triple-digit loss one day is followed by big gains the next day. Even professional traders get whipsawed. Play it safe, and ignore the daily headlines. Stick to your long-term plan of regular, diversified investing for your retirement.
Europe's Financial Crisis: Each rescue plan has

failed to solve the inherent problem that was created when Europe brought diverse countries into an economic union and a common currency without any control over the individual countries' taxing and spending policies. Europe has fallen into recession.
Why does it matter to us? China is also a market for

many U.S. exports, including machinery and agricultural products. A slowdown in their demand is ultimately a negative for significant parts of our economy. The good news coming out of China's economic slowdown is that they have cut back on their purchases of many global commodities. That is part of the reason for the falling price of oil, which leads to lower gasoline prices here.
Why does it matter to our economy? As Walt

Disney noted many years ago, "It's a small world, after all." Many of America's largest companies think McDonald's and Coca-Cola derive a significant portion of their earn-
Savers: The interest-rate markets are the most manipulated of all; the Fed has promised to keep pushing rates down. But when you seek out higher yields, you are accepting more risk despite the promises of the salespeople. You may be willing to accept some of that risk for a portion of your savings. Cont.page 12
Health Care Reform Lives!

Do you remember the day you learned to ride a bike? Your first kiss?
Where you were when you heard the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act? I do. I've been tracking healthy lifestyle issues since this column first began in hold on now 1976, and clearly the Supreme Court decision on June 28, 2012, is the best new thing in health care since the invention of hand-washing. all a disgrace that no other developed country in the world tolerates. No fewer than five presidents over 80 years pushed unsuccessfully for reform. Now that all three branches of government have given the Affordable Care Act a thumbs-up, the process can unfold. Of course it will be challenging change usually is but this transformative 2,700-page law has many facets and features worth celebrating. Most you already know: Insurance companies can't deny coverage for pre-existing conditions or imenough to just treat people when they get sick. It's expensive, it's too late, and it's stupid. Much smarter, more economical and definitely more compassionate is to help people avoid sickness and disease. That's built into the act in ways that will unfold over the next few years. One brilliant innovation involves rewarding doctors for keeping patients well, instead of just paying them for tending to the sick. This is happening already, in scattered enlightened programs, and it's definitely the way of the future.
energy expreSS by Marilynn preSTon
Now, under the new health care law, their naughtiest practices are being reined in, and for the first time, they have an incentive to keep premium-payers healthier and less likely to
This Is What Hopey Changey Looks Like

make a claim. How? By sponsoring healthy lifestyle programs. Insurers and employers are finally joining forces to help workers quit
smoking, lose weight, reduce stress. Lower medical costs are part of the promise of the Affordable Care Act, but the real key to success is lowering demand.Continues on page 12
Here in America, the wealthiest nation on earth, no illness or accident should lead to any family's financial ruin.
President Barack Obama Is it a perfect bill? No. But the perfect really is the enemy of the good. This moves us down a new and bumpy road to a more effective, more efficient, more humane health care system. And that's a stunning and wonderful development, because the old road was taking us over a very high cliff. All politics aside, the system has been badly broken for years. We Americans pay the most for our medical care, but the quality of that care isn't nearly as good as it should be. Our life expectancy rate has been going down, while insurance rates go up, and medical costs continue to skyrocket. Fifty million of our citizens have no medical insurance at pose lifetime caps; kids can stay on their parents' plan until they're 26; women will no longer pay more than men for services. These are just a few of the popular features that need to be talked up and explained time and time again, so that the next time a politician tells you Obamacare is the ruination of the country, you'll put your fingers in your ears and whistle your favorite tune. Just now, mine is the Beatles "Revolution," and here's why:
INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE FORCED TO RETHINK THEIR METHODS. For way too
long, for-profit private insurance companies dominated our health care system. As conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly said on Fox News the night of the Supreme Court decision, "They screwed up." They raised premiums without mercy and if you asked for mercy, they kicked you off the rolls.
IT'S A WIN FOR WELLNESS. High-five! Fist bump!

Prevention is no longer a dirty word. The Affordable Care Act recognizes that it's not good
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Chippendale:
Q: We inherited the previous owners' camelback sofa when we
bought our apartment and intended to just have it hauled away. My husband has changed his mind. He now wants to keep the sofa, which really needs recovering. Our other furniture is modern. Will traditional Chippendale look weird in that context?
A Classic Tha ts Still W y Cool' a
A: Au contraire. It could be the very making of your contemporary scene. A classic is always a classic, whatever its context. Moreover, an antique lends gravitas, texture and visual interest to a room full of sleek, spare contemporary furniture.
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28 Wharton product 29 ___ in the Family 30 Gives a hand 31 Ask for divine intervention 32 Barber's cut 33 Bedouin's cloak 34 Parts of pts. 35 Carson's predecessor 36 Reciprocation 37 Angkor ___ 38 "___ Howdy Doody time!" 39 ___ culpa 42 A ___ Good Men 43 Stays 44 Turkish garment 45 Each 46 Suez Canal connection 48 Uses an acetylene torch 49 Trims the lawn 50 One ___ customer 52 Nixon chief of staff 53 Enthusiasm 54 Seaweed 55 Depend 56 House addition 57 Quid pro ___
Your Horoscope
Mercury's retrograde influence on Leo endures and is exacerbated by the sun-square-Saturn challenge through the early week. Since Leo rules the heart, this is an excellent time to review the heart's story. This is not to be confused with the true story or the facts of your personal history, as the heart follows its own peculiar version of reality. But feelings are just as important, if not more so, in the life scheme. ARIES (March 21-April 19). It's only smart to shy away from jobs that seem like they are going to be an absolute grind. Despite your high intelligence, or perhaps because of it, you'll find yourself inspired to ignore logic in favor of a stronger calling. The most profound experience will come as a result of taking on an exceptionally difficult job. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There have been times in your life when you've considered your persistence to be a curse. This week you'll see your tenacity for the great gift that it is. You'll keep pushing ahead with a project even when you think you might fail and that takes heart! Your actions will inspire a whole team of people. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Certain relationships tend to bring up feelings of envy this week. You wish you had had certain opportunities that were not afforded to you, opportunities that others seem to take for granted. But don't let this fact color the vast array of one-of-a-kind experiences you have had that helped mold you into who you are. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your plan will be extremely important, and it doesn't even have to be a good plan to make a difference. That it exists at all will be the main reason for your success. You'll carry yourself with purpose and intention. Friday brings an encounter with someone in charge. Your winning way makes a difference. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a low tolerance for people who bring you down, which is why you now have an entirely different set of friends. You'll find that you can do so much more than you thought when you stick near supportive people who want to contribute to your intellectual, emotional and spiritual development. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Building a loving home is important to you. It's the foundation from which all other ventures will succeed. Even if you live alone, you make sure that your home reflects your loving relationships. You'll put effort into making your domestic life beautiful and your closest relationships harmonious.
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through the pursuit and discovery of new interests. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don't worry too much about getting things done. Rushing to finish would be a mistake. Completion will happen later. If you spend the entire week experimenting and planning, you've done well. Gather the materials you need to manifest your vision. Play around with different arrangements. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll observe something similar to what you want out in the world. Then you'll imagine your own version in your mind's eye. By Wednesday, you already will be nailing down some of the finer definitions. Friday shows you solving problems. Whatever your obstacles, a sense of happiness comes with this process. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You've paid tribute to "them," and this year it's about you. The creative, original and surprising work you do over the next six weeks will catapult you to a new level of life and business. Keep developing your style thereafter. September starts a satisfying cycle in your personal life. You'll feel that you've been seen and understood for who you are. Seek pleasure and joy through October. Ask excellent questions in November. Get clear about where you want to go next.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You can't change the number of hours in a day, but you use them well. And if you have a plan, you'll probably use them even better. Record your upcoming activities on a calendar. Getting a proper overview of what's ahead will guide your choices this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). All it takes is a thought to set in motion a powerful process. Receiving that thought will happen in a place of spacious beauty. Your creativity will be as strong as your environment is organized. The planets align to help you pare down. The more you can get rid of the better you'll understand what really inspires you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your sign mate the great comic Steven Wright said, "I have an inferiority complex. But it's not a very good one." Avoid comparing yourself to anyone else this week. You're working on something that is so wonderfully beyond compare that trying to pit it against the work of others would be a big mistake. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll make an excellent match this week. More than likely, it's a person and an activity that attract you into a new realm. There's nothing more compelling to you than the prospect of growing your mind and spirit
Chippendale does Day-Glo! Electric color fast forwards a traditional l8th-century camelback sofa. Photo: Lucas Allen When a design pro such as Miles Redd is orchestrating the mix, it can also lend a jolt of slam-bang color! Look how he treats this Chippendale-ish camelback sofa: He painted the frame white carvings and all then wrapped the sofa's traditional curves in very untraditional electric-sapphire satin. Turning up the color volume even further, he pushes it against a wall covered in parrot-green, hand-painted wallpaper. Above it hangs an Ellsworth Kelly lithograph in clanging yellow and white. Continues on page 12

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Doing a Good Turn Badly

Aside from teenagers, no driving demographic gets into more car crashes, mile for mile, than seniors. Elderly drivers running amok even if it's just running amok at 10 mph is a common stereotype, their diminished abilities usually attributed to declines in vision, cognitive abilities and physical skills. However, a new study out of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst suggests at least some driving deficiencies among older drivers are the result of bad habits, not age. In particular, researchers looked at one of the most common types of accidents involving elderly motorists: right-of-way crashes. These are incidents typically involving some sort of turn in which one driver fails to yield properly to another at an intersection. It's long been presumed that when this happens and involves an elderly driver, it's because he or she couldn't or didn't see the other car, became distracted or somehow simply failed to negotiate the turn all attributed to the consequences of age.
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Continued from page 10 Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, authors of "Good Bones, Great Pieces" from whom we borrowed this photo, share a quote from Redd that speaks directly to your conundrum: "Great objects are what make a room beautiful ... " the designer says. "You have to be flexible if you find a piece you fall in love with."
Q: Is there any rule of thumb on how high a cocktail table should be?
A: Designers turn thumbs-down on tables that are

higher than the front edge of your sofa or so much lower that you have to reach down to it. In fact, when researchers put elderly drivers through a set of simulated driving conditions, the root cause of mismanaged right-of-way collisions turned out to be a failure to sufficiently look both ways, to scan in all directions for potential problems. In other words, older drivers spent too much time simply, solely looking for problems directly in front of them. But when elderly drivers were provided with instruction that included video training, their driving skills improved markedly and the improvement persisted for at least one year. Indeed, the older drivers were no worse at negotiating intersections than younger motorists and probably a lot more patient doing it. As with any furnishings, common sense and comfort are your best guides. That goes for the height of dining chairs, too. When you sit, your elbows should rest comfortably on the table, not that you'll leave them there during dinner. And it tells you how high to hang a chandelier over a dining table, how high your end tables and how tall your lamps should be. It also tells you how far apart chairs should be in a seating group and how high to hang pictures and mirrors on a wall. The answers, based on common sense and comfort: Chandeliers should be close enough to the table top for good lighting while you eat but not so close that you bump your head or stare into the bulbs. About 30 inches above the table usually works. End tables should be approximately as high as the arms of your sofa or chair. The lamps on them need shades that cover the bulb when you sit to read. Lamps shouldn't leave you staring down into the light when you stand. Chairs and other seating pieces should be only a few feet apart, close enough for quiet conversation between the sitters. And there should always be a tabletop or other place to perch your glass, glasses and reading material that is no more than an arm's reach away from each seat. Pictures and mirrors should be hung at eye-level when you stand. No point in craning your neck or bending down to see. However, I'd turn thumbs-up on exceptions to the "rule" when you are hanging art over a table or other piece of furniture. It should be close enough for the eye to see the "gestalt" of the arrangement, that is, the separate elements as a cohesive design statement. Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of "Manhattan Style" and six other books on interior design.
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Health Care Reform Lives!

Continued from page 9
DEATH AND DYING ISSUES WILL THRIVE. Built into the DNA of the Affordable Care
Act is a new and improved way of dealing with people in the last stages of their lives. This will save money, but more importantly, it adds choice, dignity and comfort to end-oflife care. The day I heard the Supreme Court decision, I happened to be sitting in the The Savage TruTh on Money... Continued from page 8 Make sure you understand how much you could lose if the Fed loses control and interest rates skyrocket in the future. The United States can lead the world back to economic growth. It
Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. I picked up a brochure describing their classes in yoga, guided imagery, fall prevention and mindfulness practice. This is what hope and change looks like, I thought. This is why it's time for the fearmongering to end.
ENERGY EXPRESS-O! THE END OF MEDICAL BANKRUPTCY Marilynn Preston fitness expert, well-being coach and speaker on healthy lifestyle issues is the creator of Energy Express, the longest-running syndicated fitness column in the country. She has a website, http://marilynnpreston.com and welcomes reader questions, which can be sent to MyEnergyExpress@aol.com.
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won't be easy, but we've done it before. All it takes is leadership that inspires confidence. And that's The Savage Truth. Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and is on the board of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
She appears weekly on WMAQChannel 5's 4:30 p.m. newscast, and can be reached at www.terrysavage.com. She is the author of the new book, "The New Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?"
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'Ghost Recon Future Soldier' is Both Complex and Fun

DEVELOPER: Ubisoft Paris PUBLISHER: Ubisoft SYSTEM: Microsoft Xbox 360 (PS3, PC) PRICE: $59.99 ESRB RATING: Mature REVIEW RATING: 4.5 stars (out of 5) Old-school gamers have watched the "Ghost Recon" franchise slowly evolve from a strategic shooter into more of a high-tech tactical shooter. Now the latest version, titled "Ghost Recon Future Soldier," has been turned into an action-oriented shooter with mild tactical elements. While the drastic change may alienate some people, this long-time fan of the series still appreciates the overall package! Set in a realistic near future rife with terrorists and die-hard sol-
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diers, the story follows a group of secretive military Ghosts as they track the source of a dirty bomb that almost made its way into the U.S. Players globe-trot their way from one country to the next as they escort VIPs, hunt down arms dealers, and blast every enemy they come across. If this all sounds familiar, it's because the story line is as played-out as top-40 hiphop.
Fortunately, the game play goes beyond what is found in most modern shooters. For instance, I really like how running-andgunning is discouraged by making it the quickest way to fail a mission and/or get the player's squad wiped out! This encourages team play in both single and coop mode. Continues on page 15
Outdoor Adventure Camp Out

Family Camp Out starts July 13th at 5:00 p.m. until July 14th at 10:00 a.m.
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host an Outdoor Adventure Camp, July 13th 14th at Memorial Park, (Reserve Area), 1701 N. Copia St. The Camp is one of the premiere events of National Parks and Recreation Month in July, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on July 13th with the participants staying overnight in the park leaving on July 14th by 10:00 a.m. The Family Camp Out will have games, swimming, (next door at Memorial Aquatic Center) and much more. Register now for a fee of $5 per child (17 years of age and younger) and $10 per adult (18 years of age and older). Registration will remain open until all spots are filled. All families must provide their own tents, food, drinks, (no alcohol) and supplies. Camp spaces in the park will be on a first come first served basis starting at 5:00 p.m. on July 13th at Memorial Park. The camp has sold-out every year. Brenda Romero, Coordinator of the event says, We will have a second outdoor camp for the first time on August 10th and 11th at Hawkins Park, 1500 Hawkins St. (next to Hawkins Pool). The format will be exactly the same as the July camp with swimming at Hawkins Pool. Registration is available online at www.elpasotexas.gov/parks or at any Recreation Center for either camp. There is no minimum age, however all children must be supervised by an adult at all times. There will be no registration on the day of the camps, added Romero. Information (915) 544-0753
viDeo gaMe revieWS by Jeb haughT Continued from page 13 I prefer taking cover and using the handy "cover swap" ability to highlight an area and rush there while crouched simply by holding a button. It's also fun to become practically invisible by using optical camouflage and then sneak up on enemies for silent take-downs. Even more helpful is the ability to highlight enemies and then coordinate multiple kills with a single order! In addition to playing the entire campaign in single and coop mode, players can defend bases from seemingly endless waves of enemies in Guerrilla mode. Moreover, the exciting class-based adversarial combat offers four different modes over ten maps and is much more enjoyable than twitch-based shooters like "Call of Duty Modern Warfare!" "Ghost Recon Future Soldier" is very different from past iterations, but it still ends up as a very solid and fun shooter!
tive stealth game play while also criticized for melodramatic and long-winded storytelling, the "Metal Gear Solid" series has survived three consoles. Fans of the series may not be thrilled by the bold changes to the upcoming action-oriented sequel, but at least they can wax nostalgic with the "Metal Gear Solid HD Collection." This cool collection contains hours upon hours of sneaky game play by offering both "Metal Gear Solid 2" and one of my favorites, "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater," in one package. Even though it doesn't include "Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker" like the console versions of the HD collection do, the package is still a good deal! It would be easy to laugh at some of the ridiculous plot points found in "MGS2," like having to fight an obese guy on roller-skates, if the
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'Metal Gear Solid HD Collection'

DEVELOPER: Konami PUBLISHER: Konami SYSTEM: Sony PSVita PRICE: $39.99 ESRB RATING: Mature REVIEW RATING: 4.0 stars (out of 5) Simultaneously lauded for innova-
Sadly, all is not well in the HD collection. Sure, I can understand wanting to incorporate PSVitaspecfic options, but why do I have to use the touch-screen to change weapons? It would be much more intuitive to use the exclusive reartouch panel to do so because my fingers wouldn't block the screen, and my hands would stay in the same position. Nevertheless, the "Metal Gear Solid HD Collection" is sure to please fans of the series, and the PSVita's dual-analog sticks make it much more enjoyable than any "MGS" game on the PSP.
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FUN FACTS
By Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori Universal Uclick Books dont always sell in direct relationship to how much their authors love them. Sometimes thats for reasons outside of our control (such as the pet care book that came out just before Sept. 11, 2001), but theres often no reason for it at all. Two of our books, bowWOW!: Curiously Compelling Facts, True Tales, and Trivia Even Your Dog Wont Know and its feline companion, meowWOW! injured and the dead, it wasnt until World War I that American soldiers got metal tags as standard issue. The resemblance between the tags of soldiers and of dogs (along with a good dollop of droll military humor) soon had the men calling them dog tags a term that sticks to this day. The cat has one up on the lion: Cats purr, but lions cannot. (On the flip side: Lions roar, which cats cant.) No big cat can get his motor running the way our household kitties can, purring constantly as effortlessly as breathing, both in and out. Tigers can rumble a tiger-sized purr-like
Take a mid-summer break with some pet-related trivia

the feline equivalent of our thumb, and its used for grasping prey and climbing trees. Any number of toes over the norm (usually an extra one or two, but occasionally as many as three or four) makes a cat polydactyl, which means many fingers. Polydactylism is a dominant genetic trait, which means just one polydactyl parent is enough to make a litter of polydactyl kittens. Helen Keller, the blind and deaf woman whose triumph over her disabilities made her an international sensation, was the first American to own an Akita. Cats can hear nearly three times more frequencies than humans can. For you technical types, a cats hearing stops at 80 kilohertz, a dogs at 45 kHz, and a humans at a pathetic 20 kHz. Because cats can rotate their ears and focus each ear independently, they also can hear well from all directions. A cat can rotate its outer ear to locate a sound such as the sound of a mouses footsteps trying to sneak by 10 times faster than a dog. The phrase Beware of dog is so old that its Latin equivalent cave canem has been found on signs in Roman ruins. The word watchdog isnt quite as old, but it has been around a long, long time. The first mention of it? By Shakespeare, in The Tempest. Cats heads come in three basic shapes: round, such as on the fluffy Persians; triangular, such as on the sleek, show-bred Siamese and other so-called Oriental breeds; and rectangular, such as on the burly Maine Coon. Most randombred cats tend more toward the triangular head, albeit a less-extreme version than on the show-quality Siamese. One final one, just for summer: The dog days of summer have nothing to do with dogs and everything to do with the brightest star in the night sky: Sirius, the constellation also known as the dog star thats highly visible during some of the hottest weeks of the year.
Helping shelter cats survive ringworm
The Chow Chow is one of two dog breeds known for a distinctive blue-black tongue. The Chinese Shar-Pei is the other. (HCI, 2007), remain our little, almost-forgotten favorites: bright, fun and interesting, with illustrations by Molly Pearce so wonderful that we have them framed in our offices. We loved researching and writing these two books. Some fun facts we found: Dogs have been taxed for centuries, but the idea of a tag to signify that a dog was licensed seems to date to the late 19th century, when Cincinnati started issuing tags on an annual basis, and other cities and states soon followed suit. Although wooden tags for soldiers were used in the U.S. Civil War to help identify the sound, but on the exhale only. All dogs have pink tongues, with two notable exceptions: the Chow Chow and the Chinese Shar-Pei, both breeds with tongues variously described as purple, black or blue-black. Black spots on tongues are common in many dogs, and are not necessarily an indication that theres a Chow Chow or Shar-Pei in the gene pool, however. Most cats have five toes on their front paws, but only four of them hit the ground. The fifth toe is found on the inside of the front paw. This dewclaw is
Ringworm is often fatal to cats in shelters not because the fungal disease is deadly, but because many shelters kill pets with even mild diseases to prevent the spread of infectious conditions. Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Karen Moriello, clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, is working to change that. She has established a protocol to detect and treat ringworm in cats that is being used in shelters across the country, saving countless feline lives. Equine veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen of Middleburg, Va., filled in TheHorse.com on his role as technical delegate to the London Olympics. His job includes following 90 pages of veterinary guidelines for competitors in Olympic equestrian events, working with a team of veterinarians to keep the horses healthy (and pulling them from competition if theyre not) and making sure everyone is playing fair, with no unapproved performance-enhancing substances. Its not a slap on the hand and a fine anymore, said Dr. Allen of the strict anti-doping policy. Its getting to be more like [the anti-doping policies for] the athletes in other sports. The nonprofit Rural Area Veterinary Services provides veterinary care to pet owners who dont have access, either due to their rural location or financial situation. Sometimes working in MASH-like conditions, volunteer veterinarians, veterinary technicians and others provide help to nearly 9,000 animals a year. The care ranges from routine preventive medicine, such as spay-neuter, vaccines and parasite control, to treatment for serious injuries and disease. Donations are always needed to fund operations: ruralareavet.org. Gina Spadafori
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Open Nationwide 07/03/12 Runtime 135 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for sequences of action and violence. Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott Genre Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy Synopsis Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Magic Mike
06/29/2012 Rated: R Genre: Comedy Mike is a man of many talents and loads of charm, he spends his days pursuing the American Dream from as many angles as he can handle: from roofing houses and detailing cars to designing furniture. But at night... he's just magic. The hot headliner in an all-male revue, he has been rocking the stage at Club Xquisite for years with his original style and over-the-top dance moves. Seeing potential in a guy he calls the Kid, Mike takes the 19-year-old under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of dancing, partying, picking up women and making easy money. It's not long before the club's newest act has fans of his own, as the summer opens up to a world of fun, friendship and good times. Starring: Channing Tatum,Alex Pettyfer,Matt Bomer,Matthew McConaughey,Joe Manganiello,Wendi McLendonCovey,Olivia Munn,Betsy Brandt,Mircea Monroe,Riley Keough
SAVAGES
Open Nationwide 07/06/12 Runtime 131 min MPAA Rating R for strong brutal and grisly violence, some graphic sexuality, nudity, drug use and language throughout. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek, Emile Hirsch, Demian Bichir Genre Drama, Suspense/Thriller Synopsis Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry--raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town...until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the BC, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado, underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon--with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent--wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. And so begins a series of increasingly vicious ploys and maneuvers in a high stakes, savage battle of wills.
TED
Open Nationwide 06/29/12 Runtime 106 min MPAA Rating R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use. Starring Mila Kunis, Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale Genre Comedy Synopsis John Bennett is a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish...and has refused to leave his side ever since.
TO ROME WITH LOVE

Runtime 95 min MPAA Rating R for some sexual references. Starring Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Woody Allen, Jesse Eisenberg, Penlope Cruz Genre Comedy Synopsis Woody Allen's latest film, To Rome with Love is a story about a number of people in Italy, some American, some Italian, some residents, some visitors, and the romances and adventures and predicaments they get into.
People Like Us
06/29/2012 Rated: PG-13 Genre: Dramatic Comedy Sam is a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman. His latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about. As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about this family-and re-examine his own life choices in the process. Starring: Chris Pine,Elizabeth Banks,Olivia Wilde,Michael Hall D'Addario,Philip Baker Hall,Mark Duplass,Michelle Pfeiffer
ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Open Nationwide 07/13/12 Runtime 94 min MPAA Rating PG for mild rude humor and action/peril. Starring Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Chris Wedge Genre Animation, Action/Adventure Synopsis Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest. Manny and the gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures, explore a brave new world, and battle ruthless pirates. Scrat's reunion with his beloved but cursed acorn catapults him to places no prehistoric squirrel has gone before.
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Now Showing CARTAS A ELENA

Schedule good for 7/13
ABE LINCOLN:VAMPIRE HUNTER 2D (R)10:30 | 4:05 | 9:40 AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2D (PG13) 11:00 | 12:00 | 2:10 | 3:10 | 5:20 | 6:20 | 8:30 | 9:30 | 11:45 AMAZING SPIDERMAN 3D (PG13) 11:30 | 12:40 | 2:40 | 4:00 | 5:50 | 7:15 | 9:00 | 10:30 | 12:10am BRAVE 2D (PG)11:30 | 1:55 | 4:20 | 6:45 | 9:10 ICE AGE:CONTINTENTAL DRIFT 2D (PG)10:30 | 12:50 | 3:10 | 5:30 | 7:50 | 10:10 ICE AGE:CONTINTENTAL DRIFT 3D (PG)11:15 | 1:45 | 4:15 | 7:05 | 9:35 | 12:00am KATY PERRY: PART OF ME 2D (PG) 12:00 | 2:40 | 5:20 | 8:00 | 10:40 KATY PERRY: PART OF ME 3D (PG) 11:00 | 1:40 | 4:20 | 7:30 | 10:10 MADAGASCAR 3: 2D (PG) 11:30 | 1:55 | 4:20 | 6:45 | 9:10 MAGIC MIKE (R)11:00 | 1:40 | 4:30 | 7:10 | 9:50 | 12:00am PROMETHEUS 2D (R)11:00 | 7:25 | 10:15 SAVAGES (R)12:00 | 3:05 | 6:10 | 9:15 | 12:15am SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN (PG13)1:05 | 6:40 | 12:15am T.P.MADEA WITNESS PROTECTION (PG13)10:30 | 1:15 | 4:00 | 7:15 | 10:00 | 12:00am TED (R)10:45 | 1:25 | 4:05 | 7:00 | 9:40 | 12:15am TO ROME WITH LOVE (R)1:55 | 4:40
CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10

Ice Age: Continental Drift PG94 MinsRealD 3D 8:50am11:40am 12:20pm 2:40pm | 5:45pm | 6:30pm | 8:50pm Digital Cinema 9:20am | 1:05pm 3:25pm | 4:10pm | 7:15pm | 9:35pm SavagesR131 Mins Digital Cinema9:10am | 12:30pm 4:05pm 8:10pm 10:20pm 11:10pm Katy Perry: Part of Me PG95 Mins RealD 3D 9:45am | 3:55pm | 10:30pmDigital Cinema 1:00pm | 6:50pm The Amazing Spider-Man PG-13135 MinsCinemark XD-RealD 3D 9:05am | 12:25pm | 3:40pm | 7:35pm | 10:50pm RealD 3D 9:30am | 12:45pm | 4:00pm | 7:10pm | 10:30pm Digital Cinema 10:00am | 1:20pm | 4:30pm | 8:00pm | 11:15pm Magic MikeR110 Mins Digital Cinema 10:40am | 1:40pm | 4:45pm | 8:20pm | 11:05pm People Like UsPG-13115 MinsDigital Cin.9:45pm TedR106 MinsDigital Cinema 11:00am | 1:50pm | 5:00pm | 7:50pm | 10:40pm | 10:55pm Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness ProtectionPG-13 114 MinsDigital Cinema 9:40am | 12:35pm | 3:50pm | 7:45pm Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter R105 Mins RealD 3D 10:00pm Brave PG95 Mins RealD 3D 10:30am | 1:15pm | 3:55pm | 6:45pm Digital Cinema 9:35am | 12:15pm | 3:20pm 6:10pm | 9:10pm Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted PG93 Mins Digital Cinema 10:05am | 12:55pm 3:35pm 6:35pm
In the beautiful hills of Cooper Canyon in Chihuahua, Mexico, a young boy (Emilio) is adopted by the mailman (Teo). As part of their daily tasks, they not only deliver the mail but read letters to the villagers, as well as, take dictation, since most are illiterate. Young Emilio quickly learns to read and write but feels saddened by the mostly difficult stories sent by relatives, that moved north to Denver, Colorado in pursuit of a better future. One day Teo becomes disabled and Emilio takes over the mail route and with great imagination, he changes the letters to happy and optimistic stories. Within days, the village is transformed. The elders, once hopeless, lonely and sad, are now happy and enthusiastic, enjoying the "supposed" success their loved ones write from the United States. But the enjoyment is short lived, as they realize that all the wonderful stories are the same, a product of Emilio's imagination. During this same period, Emilio meets a young girl named Elena and they have an innocent friendship that becomes their first love. Director: Llorent Barajas Writer: Martin Barajas Llorent
EAST POINTE MOVIES 12
Schedule good for 07/13 - 07/19

BATTLESHIP (PG-13 )11:10a 2:05p 6:20p 9:15p CABIN IN THE WOODS (R) 11:55a 2:40p 5:05p 7:35p 9:55p CHIMPANZEE ( G) 11:30a 1:45p 4:00p 7:05p 9:05p DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) 11:35a 2:15p 4:50p 7:25p 10:00p 2D DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX (PG) 11:20a 1:35p 3:50p 6:05p 8:20p 3D DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX ( PG) 12:00p 2:20p 5:00p 7:15p 9:35p FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) 11:15a 2:10p 6:55p 9:40p 3D JOURNEY 2 THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG) 11:50a 2:35p 5:15p 7:30p 9:45p THE DICTATOR (R) 11:25a 1:50p 4:40p 7:10p 9:20p 2D THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG) 11:00a 3:30p 8:55p 3D THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG) 1:20p 6:30p WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (PG-13) 11:05a 1:40p 4:10p 6:40p 9:10p 3D WRATH OF THE TITANS (PG-13 ) 11:45a 2:00p 4:25p 6:45p 9:15p
I-10 & Lee Trevino
TINSELTOWN
Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa

Ice Age: Continental Drift PG94 Mins RealD 3D 9:45am | 11:00am | 12:20pm | 1:35pm | 2:55pm | 4:10pm | 5:30pm | 6:45pm | 8:05pm | 9:20pm | 10:40pm Digital Cinema 10:20am | 11:40am | 12:55pm | 2:15pm | 3:35pm | 4:50pm | 6:10pm | 7:25pm | 8:45pm | 11:20pm Savages R131 Mins Digital Cinema 11:05am 12:50pm | 2:30pm | 4:15pm | 5:45pm | 7:35pm | 9:00pm | 10:50pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:15am Katy Perry: Part of Me PG95 Mins RealD 3D 1:10pm | 6:30pm Digital Cinema 10:30am | 3:50pm | 9:10pm The Amazing SpiderMan PG-13135 Mins Cinemark XD-RealD 3D 9:40am | 1:00pm | 4:20pm | 7:40pm | 11:00pmRealD 3D 10:50am | 12:10pm | 2:10pm | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 8:50pm | 10:20pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:10amDigital Cinema10:10am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:50pm 4:50pm | 6:15pm | 8:10pm | 9:35pm | 11:30pm Magic MikeR110 Mins Digital Cinema 10:55am | 1:50pm | 4:40pm | 7:30pm | 10:30pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night)12:01am Ted R106 MinsDigital Cinema 11:10am | 12:30pm | 2:05pm | 3:20pm | 5:05pm | 6:25pm | 7:55pm | 9:15pm | 10:45pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:05am Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection PG-13114 MinsDigital Cinema 10:05am | 1:05pm | 4:05pm | 7:10pm | 10:10pm Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter R105 MinsDigital Cinema 1:15pm | 7:20pm | 11:45pm BravePG95 Mins RealD 3D11:15am | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | 7:50pm | 10:35pm Digital Cinema 9:55am | 12:40pm | 3:25pm | 6:20pm | 9:05pm Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted PG93 MinsDigital Cinema 10:00am | 12:45pm | 3:40pm | 6:35pm | 9:25pm Prometheus R124 Mins Digital Cinema 10:00pm Marvel's The Avengers PG-13 140 MinsDigital Cinema 9:50am | 4:00pm | 10:05pm
PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7
Schedule good for 7/12- 7/19 21 JUMP STREET (R) 11:40a 2:10p 4:40p 7:10p 9:35p BATTLESHIP (PG-13) 12:00p 3:05p 6:10p 9:05p DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) 11:50a 2:20p 4:50p 7:15p 9:40p PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS(PG) 12:15p 2:25p 4:35p 6:40p THE DICTATOR(R)11:20a 1:30p 3:35p 5:40p 7:45p 9:45p THE LORAX (PG 11:00a 1:05p 3:10p 5:20p 7:25p 9:25p THINK LIKE A MAN9:00p WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (PG-13) 11:30a 2:00p 4:30p 7:00p 9:30p
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Out & About

NORTHEAST/
Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are from July 12th - July 19th, 2012
If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHTS Out & About section, please send all your relevant data by e-mail to: editorial@spotlightepnews.com
ries of free outdoor summer concerts are Thursdays at McKelligon Canyon. Information: 544-9550, 231-1100 or coolcanyonnights.com. July 19 posse.org. traditional healers from Mexico is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Bowie High School Cafeteria, 801 S. San Marcial, with more than 50 curanderas,
CENTRAL
Chivas El Paso Patriots Soccer The

team hosts Texas at 8 p.m. Friday, July 13; and Laredo Saturday, July 14, at Patriots Stadium, 6941 Industrial. Information/tickets: 771-6620 or elpasopatriots.com.
National Parks and Recreation Month

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will celebration National Park and Recreation Month in July. Information: 541-4331 or elpasotexas.gov/parks. The annual overnight Family
Camp Out Adventure is 5 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13-14, at Memorial Park Reserve area, 1701 N. Copia. Registration deadline is July 9. Cost is $5 for ages 17 and under, and $10 for others, which includes hot dogs, entertainment and more. Information: Brenda Romero, 240-3310, Special Events office, 544-0753 or Richard Bustamante 252-9031. Online registration at elpasotexas.gov/parks. The annual Go Green Expo event begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway West, with a recycled Fashion Show at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
EASTSIDE
Crime Stoppers Bowling Tournament Crime Stoppers of
El Paso Inc. annual Bowling Tournament is Saturday, July 14. Call for details: Crime Stoppers Office, 564-7086. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization bringing together the Community, Law Enforcement and the media to solve crime. The tournament is their only major fundraiser of the year.
Ysleta Mission Festival The annual fiesta is

July 13-15 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 131 S. Zaragosa (at Alameda), with live music, authentic southwest cuisine cooked by mission families, game booths, carnival rides and more. Hours are 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free to all events. Information: 8599848 or ysletamission.org. Headline concert is Tejano Hall of Fame inductee Shelly Lares Friday. Live music all three nights including River City Band and Sobredosis del Sabor. Raffle drawing held at 9 p.m. Sunday with first price a 55 HDTV and Blu-Ray player. Other prizes include an iPad, laptop computer, Dallas Cowboys grill and XBox 360. Tickets: $1 donation.
Frontera Bugalu.
MISSION VALLEY
Aqua Posse Summer Swimming Invitational The areas
largest swim meet hosted by El Paso Aqua Posse is Friday through Sunday, July 13-15, at the Ascarate Pool, 6900 Delta. The meet usually attracts more than 400 athletes from Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. Spectator admission is free. Information: 562-1242 or aqua-
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Cool Canyon Nights The summer se-
Texas Tattoo Showdown Festival

The 3rd annual tattoo and music festival runs noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 13-15, at El Paso County Coliseum, with more than 200 tattoo artists from around the globe, tattoo competitions and live music. Indoor stage performers include Blessed Be Man, DJ-Cam and Beetz-Nuts. Tickets: $20 per day; age 12 and younger free with paid adult admission. Three day pass: $35 (limited number of $30 passes available at House of Pain Tattoo). Information: 626-4799 or texastattooshowdown@gmail.com. Headlining music on the outdoor main stage.
demonstrations and consultations on medicinal herbs, acupuncture, sobadas (massage), limpias (energy cleansings), reiki, nutritional supplements and health screenings. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Information: 329-1967 or 726-5647. A traditional medicine panel discussion at 7 p.m. at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, followed by a free Chautauqua performance by Elena Diaz-Bjorkquist as Curandera Teresita, a wellknown healer from the El Paso/Juarez area over a century ago.
DOWNTOWN/
WESTSIDE
El Paso Roller Derby The roller derby

leagues bouts of the leagues all-star Tex Pistols vs. Tucson Roller Derby and Derby Bliss Brigade vs. Skate the Wilderness are Saturday, July 14, at Party Bowl Warehouse, 5900 Luckett (off Montoya, west of Doniphan between Redd and Artcraft). Ticket information: elpasorollerderby.com.
Socorro Entertainment Center Speaking Rock new indoor concert venue is at 11200 Santos Sanchez (off Socorro Road, 4.5 miles southeast of Loop 375). Doors open at 6 p.m. unless otherwise listed. Ages 18 and older welcome for most shows. Admission to all shows is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com Wednesday, July 18 Sublime, with guests Rome, Cypress Hill and Pepper. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Battle of the Champions Karate Tournament The

annual tournament is July 1314 at the El Paso Convention Center, sponsored by the National Blackbelt League and the Southwest Karate Group. Information: 329-3008 or 1-800331-8809, ext. 3274.
Traditional Wellness Fair The international wellness fair presenting
Run for a Margarita El Paso Symphony Orchestra hosts the 5K Run and 1 Mile walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, Continues on next page
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM JULY 12, 2012 PAGE 21 Continued from page 20.. beginning at Riviera Restaurant, 5218 Doniphan. After the run/walk enjoy a complimentary margarita (for age 21 and older), food and live music by the Automatics. All runners receive short sleeve t-shirt, and trophies for top three overall male and female finishers in the 5K. Proceeds benefit the orchestras audience development and outreach programs. Registration is limited to first 400 runners (50 additional meal only tickets available). Registration includes meal and margarita: $25 for run or walk ($30 after July 8); $10 for meal only. No race day registration. Information: Chris Rowley, 4785663.
Song /Transformation of Suffering into Art 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Cost: $60. The Fire of the
guests. Call for ticket information.
Spanish Gypsies A Spanish Skirt Routine, 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday.

Cost; $50. Move
An Evening with Danny Olivas Insights El Paso Science Center,
Like A Snake, 12:30 to 3 p.m.
(between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Presented by the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers and the El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau. No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed. Information: 534-0675, or alfrescofridays.com. July 13 Latino Musical (cumbia).
Sunday. Cost: $50. Sunday workshop package is $90; weekend package (includes workshops and show) is $155.
El Paso Museum of History 510 N.

Santa Fe. Information: 3513588 or elpasotexas.gov/history. An Eat The Exhibit fundraiser benefiting the conservation of the Ysleta Mission door is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, with tastes of delicacies from several local restaurants. Cost: $25 per person.
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15, at Zenith Park in Cloudcroft, with more than 60 area artisans selling original art, pottery, jewelry and more, food and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733 or cloudcroft.net. Open-air melodramas are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, in the Zenith Park Pavilion. This years performance is Shoot Out at the Hole In The Wall. Admission is free.
ing local youth is 7 p.m. Friday, July 13. The show includes between 50 and 60 children age 6-17 who participated in the theatres week-long program. Tickets: $18 ($10 children).
Fort Stanton Live!

The forts annual celebration of living history, hosted by Fort Stanton, Inc./Fort Stanton Foundation is July 13-15, at Fort Stanton, 20 miles northeast of Ruidoso on Hwy 220, with a Wild West Show, Civil War reenactments, Buffalo Soldiers, Mountain Men, food, vendors and live entertainment. No pets or alcohol allowed. Admission: $5 (for ages 16 and younger). Information: (575) 354-0341 or fortstanton.com. Fort Stanton was established and built in 1855 by troopers of the 1st Dragoon Regiment to serve as a base of operations against the Mescalero Apache Indians. The site served various purposes through 1995. Continues on next page
Dancing in the City The City of El Paso

Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and Conventions and Visitors Bureau present the outdoor dance concerts 8 to 10 p.m. Saturdays at Arts Festival Plaza, featuring local and regional performers. Dance lessons at 7 p.m. No event June 30. Admission: $6 ($10 per couple); cash only, no outside food or drinks. Information: 541-4481. July 14 Joe
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts Airport Hwy 220 in

Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Free public guided tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (except show dates). Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com. Missoula Childrens Theatres The Pied Piper The annual performance featur-
Fat Dog The acoustic

rock/folk band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Kinleys coffee house, 2231 N. Mesa with Will Montano on vocals, mandolin and bass, Bob Flamm on vocals and percussion, Mike Spence on bass and Dave Larsen on vocals and guitar. Admission is free. Information: Dave Larsen, 351-3539 or davedog46@yahoo.com.
Barron Band (Country)

from El Paso
Arabesque 2012
Snake Charmer and the Belly Dancer present the 3rd annual gala dinner show featuring Silvia Salamanca at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Scottish Rite Theater, 301 Missouri, with a meet-and-greet, vendors, henna artists and more. Tickets $20: 691-1938 or snakecharmerandthebellydancer.com. Workshops with Barbee are July 14-15, at the theater: Tribal Belly Dance to a Modern
welcomes El Pasos astronaut for a fundraising Reach for the Stars dinner 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at on the Insights rooftop, 505 N. Santa Fe, with a catered dinner, drinks and telescope viewing. Silent auction items provided by Danny Olivas and NASA. Tickets: $100; sponsorships available. Information/reservations: 534-0000, ext. 20 or insightselpaso.org. Olivas, will also sign autographs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his Insights exhibit that day.
SOUTHERN
July Jamboree The
35th annual celebration is 10
NEW MExICO
Downtown Artist Market The City of El

Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Departments market for area artists are Saturdays on Anthony Street in the Union Plaza area along Anthony Street. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space for about 53 artists available each month. Information: 5414481.
Flamenco
Wet N Wild Waterworld The water

park at 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas (I-10 at Exit 0) is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Individual tickets: $20.99, plus tax; $18.99 or age 13 and younger. Information: 8862222 or wetwild.com. An after hours Neon Paint Party is 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, July 14, with local DJs. Wave Pool, Vortex and Amazon rides will remain open for event
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Alfresco! Fridays
The 10th season of free outdoor concerts begin at 6 p.m. Fridays at Arts Festival Plaza
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM JULY 12, 2012 PAGE 22 Continued from page 21.. The annual Candlelight tour is Friday evening, July 13; early reservations encouraged as the event sells out quickly. innofthemountaingods.com. The modern swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 15. Hits include Big and Bad, and You and Me (and The Bottle Makes Three). Tickets: $30 to $60. ances are at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada. July 15 Rhythm City Dogs (variety) and Windy City (Chicago Tribute Band) nees Sunday, July 15 and 22 and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Tickets: $10 ($9 students and seniors over 65 and $7 all seats Thursday). Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223. Fat Chance is a two-act play about an overweight guy, Sammy, a bit of a loser who lives for food, his interaction with a local radio DJ and a slightly overweight girl, Sally, who interacts with the DJ and Sammy, all via radio and telephone. This funny and yet poignant play pokes fun at dietary habits with, perhaps, a modern-day look at love conducted via telephone and radio, with the DJ for an intermediary.
El Paso Parks and Recreation features Cooking with the Chef

Limited to first 20 participants
El Paso, Texas A featured event for National Parks and Recreation Month is Cooking with the Chef on July 19th at the Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge St. and on July 24th at the Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood St. Both events will be at 5:00 p.m. Sonny Tombosky, distinguished Chef at the Vista Del Sol Conference Center will be the host for the demonstration which will be free. The class is limited to only the first 20 registrants and all attendees must be over 16 years of age and registration is only available by going in person to either of the participating centers above. Each participant will sample the prepared meal by Tombosky and they will also receive a recipe book with 5 Healthy Meals to Cook and 5 Healthy Snacks to prepare. Information
Don Haskins Recreation Center (915) 587-1623 Gary del Palacio Recreation Center (915) 629-7312
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster; prices listed do not include service charge. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or
Fat Chance No
Strings Theater Company will presents Michael Elkins twoact play July 6-22 at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces, directed by Jim Eckman. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday with 2:30 p.m. mati-
Music in the Park

The Las Cruces summer concert series is 7 p.m. Sundays. No pets allowed. Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2200 or las-cruces.org. All July and August perform-
The Mikado
Starlight Childrens Theatre of Las Cruces performs Gilbert and Sullivans classic July 1314 at NMSUs Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $5. Advance tickets available at Spirit Winds, 2260 Locust and Salon Allure, 101 N. Solano, in Las Cruces. Information: (575) 642-9176, (505) 795-8470 or starlightchildrenstheatre.org.
Nightlife calendar
July 14th
DJ W!LD (CIRCOLOCO/CATWASH/CO-
July 27th SUPERNITE W/
NANCY WHANG
(LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, THE JUAN MACLEAN, DFA RECORDS) with opening sets by THE DA (DJ SET) FORE (juarez / terrible children) 18+ WELCOME $10 PRESALE TIX Sept 1st
2nd Annual SCMF // SUN CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL 3 stages // 1 weekend // Massive Music Festival
SUN CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL Sept. 1st &

2nd SCMF LABOR DAY WEEKEND MG Events & Disco Donnie present COON)@Motel Bar FREE Before 10pm $10 after 10pm ID+21 The Motel Bar 406 Durango St El Paso Tx July 21st SUPERNITE W/
METRO AREA (DARSHAN JESRANI & MORGAN GEIST AKA STORM QUEEN) 18+ WELCOME $10 PRESALE TIX
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NEW MUSIC July 17th

Dark Knight RisesSoundtrack
Destructo|Doorly
Destructo
Everybody is remembered for something. No matter what we do, our actions will ultimately define who we are. Politicians, artists, writers, heroes, and villains all leave legacies behind. So what's DESTRUCTO's legacy? One hell of a good time for hundreds of thousands of people. The Los Angeles-based DJ began building that legacy in 1990 after leaving his very first warehouse party with a tune firmly embedded in his head. The song was 808 State's "Cubik", and he craved it so much that he immediately ran to Melrose Avenue record shop, Street Sounds, to buy it. Our hero didn't leave the store with just a 12-inch of "Cubik" though. DJ Barry Weaver loaded him up with numerous records and he was eager to immerse himself in the revolutionary sounds of early '90s techno. There was just one problem though. "I got home and I realized that I didn't have a record player," laughs DESTRUCTO with a smile. "I was so amped on the music it didn't matter. I went out and bought a turntable, and I started going back to those warehouse parties every Saturday." However, simply going to the parties wasn't enough. DESTRUCTO's passion was so intense that he needed to throw his own. At that point, "The Sermon" was officially born. Donning a priest outfit, he'd host the 6am weekly party after the warehouses had died down early Sunday morning. He needed a DJ though, so he took on the role, getting people to dance after hardcore partying all night. Living up to his apropos moniker, he never deviated from his initial goal. After organizing the now legendary "Magical Mickey's Holy Water Adventure" at Wild Rivers in 1991 and "Raveamerica" on New Year's Eve at Knott's Berry Farm in 1992, he dove into an A&R gig as Rick Rubin's "Techno Boy" at Def American Recordings. Simultaneously, he released his first track, "Rain Dance" in 1994 complete with Indian chants and a Gumby sample. Furthering his success as a DJ and promoter, he launched multiple L.A. hotspots such as The Downtown Standard at night, while breaking new acts like God Lives Underwater and Basement Jaxx by day. As the music industry continued to change at the turn of the century, DESTRUCTO returned to his roots launching the very first HARD Festival in 2007. The artist describes his enigmatic sound best, "I call it 'metal-techno-disco'. I'm trying to do something different when I go into the studio. I'm able to create a new sound channeling everything from 1991 to tomorrow. Electronic music is about creating a vibe, and it's got to make people dance at the end of the day. My formula is to keep it electronic, techno, a bit heavy, but also funky." This year alone, DESTRUCTO has rocked crowds alongside Rusko, Diplo, The Bloody Beetroots and Fatboy Slim as well as performing at international festivals WEMF and Australias Stereosonic. Ultimately, with massive performances on the horizon, DESTRUCTO is doing exactly that giving fans the time of their lives and that's one hell of a legacy. Radio One Ibiza Weekend where he has hosted the main stage 2 years running. In turn, Doorly landed residencies at Wax: On, Metropolis and Ibiza Rocks where he also now presents the Ibiza Rocks Podcast. More recently, hes also added Manumissions new Ibiza techno / dubstep creation Reclaim the Dancefloor @ Eden (A night that he also programmes) to the list and earned a regular place on Radio Ones Annie Mac presents tour; as well as Zane Lowes DJ Hero tour and regular upcoming sets for some opf the UKs leading clubs including Chibuku & Manchesters Warehouse Project. With him, his usual epic DJ set up: 3 CDJs, 2 x 1210s, an EFX unit and a Pioneer 800! In addition to his residencies and guesting for others, Doorlys own night, Afterparty, in his hometown of Huddersfield, was recently voted Galaxy radios Best Club Night and listed as Mixmags number one UK club night, attracting the likes of 2manyDJs, Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Armand Van Helden, Eric Prydz & Calvin Harris in the past 6 months alone. Indeed, spinning from the Ukraine to Australia, Germany to Egypt, Doorly has played directly alongside dances finest and most diverse such as Groove Armada, Chase and Status, Kissy Sell Out, Tiga, Fake Blood, Skream, Pendulum, Boys Noize, Erol Alkan, Diplo, Proxy, Scratch Perverts, Benga, Grooverider, Sinden and Soulwax to (literally) name but a few as well as an epic 3 hour 3 way back 2 back session with Zane Lowe and Mark Ronson in Ibiza! Ive spent a hell of a lot of time on transatlantic flights and tour buses this year says Doorly. But whats happening in America right now is so exciting for our scene and the world of music has all of a sudden become a much smaller place. Given Doorly is known as something of a dexterous talent behind the decks whether playing to 65 in a sweaty basement or to 50, 000 in an American arena its no wonder gear giants Pioneer have him road testing and giving design input on their kit (as a Pro-DJ along with the likes of James Zabiela) months before it comes out. Now settled back in London, Doorlys plan for 2012 is to continue writing, playing and unearthing the freshest electronic sounds from across the board youd be mad not to join in.
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Doorly
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Go with the flow

As you swing back to the ball from the top, your pelvis should be sliding toward the target because it leads the weight flow onto your front hip, then it fires toward the target. If you stop your core half-way to the ball, your swing sequence is disrupted, and it becomes impossible to keep your hands ahead of the clubhead, so you release the club early with a weak, slapping action. You see this in golfers who stop to hit, but you dont see it in good players, who keep their core moving through impact. Your golf swing is a system for moving force around. Once the flow is in motion, everything that is moving should keep on moving until it can move no more. How will you know if you keep everything moving in your swing? Make a video of your swing and look for two straight arms.
Chili dip
Also called hitting it fat. Usually a short pitch or chip shot around the green where you hit the ground before the ball. Its caused most often by trying to get under the ball to get it into the air.
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Both Arms Straight

There is only one time during the swing when both arms are straight, and thats just after impact. Its a key checkpoint you can use to determine the sequence and flow of your swing. Its impossible to keep your arms fully extended if your core has not done its job. Its a good idea to pose with both arms straight in the post-impact position with the butt of the club pointing at your belly button. Then make some swings in slow motion, concentrating on keeping everything moving.
Q: My wife tells me Im very hard on myself and get all down when Im playing bad. I hate playing bad, so how can I be OK when Im not playing well? B.D. A: Nobody likes playing poorly, but it sounds like you need a new perspective. Ill repeat what your wife has probably told you: One of the initial keys to enjoying golf is to stop judging yourself as good or bad based on how you play that day. Give yourself a break. You dont think any less of an individual, friend or foe, if he blows a shot or a round. The problem is that our culture is very success- and performance-oriented. Our accomplishments give us pleasure, so in turn, our failures bring us down. The key in golf is to be at your best when things are at their worst. Anyone can be at their best when things are going great. (To Ask the Pro a question about golf, email him at: pblion@aol.com.)
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Dr. T.J. Tomasi is a teaching professional in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Visit his Web site at tjtomasi.com.
This player is older, bigger and stronger, but much shorter off the tee than the younger play to the right because his pelvis sputters through the ball.
Notice how far this younger, smaller and weaker players pelvis has moved toward the target just before impact. Thats why hes much longer off the tee than the player to the left.
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Race: F.W. Webb 200 Where: New Hampshire Motor Speedway When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2011 Winner: Kyle Busch
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In search to add drama, NASCAR vows: No gimmicks

caution flags thrown for small pieces of debris on the track were actually displayed to break up dull stretches of racing. Drivers asked about Smiths mandatory caution idea generally said they were opposed to it. I just think when we start using cautions to make the race more exciting, I think thats going down a slippery slope, Carl Edwards said. I dont think its good for the sport. Thats my opinion from where I sit. That doesnt mean its right, thats just my opinion. He said that auto racing, by its nature, isnt going to have a Game Seven moment every time. Thats what makes some races great, he said. If you start affecting the competition like that, that is analogous to stopping a basketball game if .. Continues on next page
Cars spin out in the last lap of the Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. (NASCAR photo)
trip back to Daytona International Speedway for the traditional start of the second half of the NASCAR season has become a time to reflect on the good and bad of the first half of the year. And while Saturdays Coke Zero 400 at Daytona had plenty of excitement late in the race due to multi-car crashes and cau-
tions, the conversation at Daytona before the race was about the lack of such at many races this year. The first half of the 400 was relatively uneventful as well. The week before at Kentucky Speedway, track owner Bruton Smith proposed mandatory caution periods or timeouts at certain intervals in the race,
with the idea that the double-file restarts that followed those cautions would provide action and drama that has been missing in many races. Call it what you want, but youve got to have caution flags, Smith told reporters at his Kentucky track. That creates excitement. You cant just sit there with nothing happening. It ruins the event.
Its damaging to our sport. NASCAR chairman Brian France said in his mid-season session with the press at Daytona that Smiths ideas wont fly. Its a very clear line to us, he said. What were not going to do are gimmicky things. Ive heard we ought to throw a caution every ten laps. Thats nonsense. We wont do
gimmicky things. But well do things that incentivize performance, incentivize wins. That we are open to. The wild card does that. It does it in an authentic way. NASCAR has, in recent seasons, added double-file restarts, the free pass rule, green-white-checkeredflag finishes and even the Chase format and several modifications to it in attempts to spice up the action. Some say that many
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Continued from page 26...the score gets too far apart and putting the score back even. That, to me, is not what auto racing is about. If you let these races play out naturally, and let the racing be racing, sometimes there are some wild things that happen, and things happen that are unexpected, and thats what makes that true, real drama that happens every once in a while. And sometimes races dont play out that way, and thats OK, too, he said. If a guy wins by three laps, well, he was meant to win by three laps, and you dont want to take that away from that guy and that team, he said. Edwards said that doing things any other way cheapens the sport. You cant fabricate competition, he said. Thats whats so great about our sport. Theres a whole other world there politics and the real world where everybody is changing the rules all the time to try and get an advantage. We might as well just leave sports alone, and may the best man win.
A.J. Allmendinger suspended

A.J. Allmendinger, temporarily suspended from NASCAR after he didnt pass a random drug test, faces an uncertain future in the sport. Allmendinger, who has a one-year deal to drive the No. 22 Dodge for Penske Racing, was suspended just hours before the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. He was replaced by Sam Hornish Jr., who flew in from Charlotte, N.C., and arrived at the track just minutes before the race. Hornish finished 33rd after a blown tire took him out of contention. NASCARs Vice President of Racing Operations Steve ODonnell read a statement to members of the media at Daytona, but did not answer questions. ODonnells statement was: Driver A.J. Allmendinger has been temporarily suspended from NASCAR competition based upon a notification of a positive A test NASCAR received from the Medical Review Officer as stated in Section 19-11B (6, 7) of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy. Pursuant to the rule book, Allmendinger has the opportunity to request within the next 72 hours that his B sample be tested. NASCAR will follow its policies and procedures set forth in the rule book in dealing with this matter. Its not Allmendingers first problem of that nature. In 2009, while driving for Richard Petty Motorsports, he was cited with drunk driving after a late-night traffic A.J. Allmendinger stop in North Carolina. (NASCAR photo) He was given a suspended sentence, probation and community service after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of driving while impaired. Allmendingers Penske Racing team issued a brief statement. It read in part: NASCAR notified Penske Racing this afternoon that A.J. Allmendinger was administered a drug test earlier this week, and those results tested positive. NASCAR has a strict drug testing program that Penske Racing fully supports. Penske Racing will work with NASCAR through this process and its next steps.
Bobby Labonte, driver of the No. 47 Toyota, spins out in front of Bill Elliott, driver of the No. 50 Chevrolet, after an incident in Saturdays Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. (NASCAR photo)
Its a win-win with Mazdas Skyactiv 3

Whats really nice about the Mazda 3 Skyactive is that there are no buttons to push, no dials to rotate, or special procedures to follow. Just drive the car as a normal 3 and thats because it basically is a normal 3. With the Skyactiv system, the 3 makes 155 hp thats 7 hp more than the base 2.0 fourcylinder. And the base engine can only achieve 33 mpg on the highway, showing that with Skyactiv, you not only get betThe inside has been changed every-so-slightly, but the basic design is still in place with the small navigation screen tucked way back on the top of the dash. The steering wheel continues to be of perfect shape and size although its littered with buttons. The gauges are housed in their own binnacles, similar to those found in more expensive cars, and the center console is neatly designed and looks attractive. As before,
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fun as any 3 in the lineup, short of the hot-rod Mazdaspeed 3. Even with Skyactiv, the 3 retains its excellent road and steering manners and continues to live up to its Zoom Zoom fun marketing theme. For the Skyactiv system, expect to pay around $980 more over the base Mazda 3, which is very reasonable when you consider you are getting more power and better fuel efficiency. In their TV spot, Mazda claims, We dont compromise. The 3 with Skyactiv is proof of that. Excellent fuel economy, more power, and still fun to drive. No tricks, and like they say, no comprises. The Mazda 3 Skyactiv is for real and may be best compact car out there.
Hybrids. All electric. Diesel. When it comes to making the most fuel efficient cars, auto manufactures seem to take different approaches. The past ten years has shown that hybrids, using a combination of a gas engine and an electric motor can yield great fuel economy. And recently, cars that run solely on electricity are gaining in popularity but still have a ways to go when it comes to long driving ranges. And diesel engines, around for what seems to be forever, have proven to be very fuel efficient and are very popular overseas. But when Mazda decided to come out with a fuel efficient version of their popular Mazda 3, they had to decide which road to take. Well, it seems like they left the tricks in the bag and came up with a different,
but simple approach. Which brings us to Skyactiv. The Mazda 3 with the new Skyactiv system can hit that 40 mpg mark without the use of diesel engines, electric motors or other hi-tech features. Basically, Mazda engineers built a 2.0 liter four-cylinder gas engine that is highly efficient and matted it to standard six-speed
manual transmission (or sixspeed automatic) with special gear ratios. The new, lightweight engine/tranny combination along with a lighter frame and chassis setup is dubbed Skyactiv. With the manual, it can get 28 mpg in town and 40 mpg on the highway. Those numbers drop by 1 mpg for the automatic.
ter efficiency, but also more power. Its like having your cake and eating it too. If fuel economy isnt a concern for 3 buyers, the 2.5 liter 167 hp four is still available. Back to the Skyactive system, it is available in either the sedan or hatchback version of the 3. For 2012, Mazda has refreshed the car by giving the side profile a bit more of an aggressive look around the wheel arches. But dont worry that smiling front grill, love it or hate it, still remains. By The Numbers:
seating in the Mazda 3 is very good although taller folks may be cramped in the back seat. My week spent with a blue 3 sedan with the Skyactiv system and the six-speed manual went off without a hitch. Most of my driving was in the city with an occasional romp on the highway showed that I averaged 39.8 mpg according to the onboard computer. I couldnt really notice the Skyactiv 3 being more powerful than the normal 3, but I was happy to see that this fuel-efficient 3 was still as
2012 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring with SkyActiv

Base Price: $22,300.00 Price as Tested: $24,970.00 Layout: front-engine / front-wheel drive Engine: Skyactiv 2.0 liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 148 hp Torque: 135 ft/lb EPA Fuel Economy: 28 city / 40 highway mpg [Visit me at www.carsbycar.blogspot.com or email me at autocran@gmail.com]
1. Matt Kenseth 676; Leader 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 651; behind -25 3. Greg Biffle 632; behind -44 4. Jimmie Johnson 618; behind -58 5. Tony Stewart 592; behind -84 6. Kevin Harvick 586; behind -90 7. Denny Hamlin 585; behind -91 8. Martin Truex Jr. 584; behind -92 9. Brad Keselowski 575; behind -101 10. Clint Bowyer 572; behind -104
Stewart:
Tony Stewarts fourth career victory in the July race at Daytona, the 47th of his career and the third this season, have him looking like a driver who could repeat as Sprint Cup champion, Tony Stewart which would (NASCAR photo) give him four Cup titles. Stewart said in his winners interview that hes been very pleased with his teams performance over the first half of the season. I think there were some races that we lost some opportunities on, but I think there were races that we capitalized on that we havent been able to in the past, he said. I think on the average, were really looking good right now On the average, I feel like were making gains. He said he was especially proud of his teams performance in qualifying at Daytona, even though his time was disallowed because a hose came loose. He had to start the race from 42nd position instead of on the outside pole where he originally qualified. His Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Ryan Newman
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Team looking good

was third, just a fraction of a second behind him. I think qualifying was what I was most proud of for the weekend, and even though we lost our time, having those two cars come here and be second and third separated by only eight thousandths of a second shows how good a job the guys did at our race shop, he said. Newman went on to finish fifth in the 400, breaking a string of disappointing runs that saw him finish no better than 12th in the 11 races between his win at Martinsville and his top-five at Daytona. It was big for us, especially with the stretch coming up, Newman said, adding that hes especially looking forward to this weeks race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He said the Loudon track is a place which we at Stewart-Haas have done an awesome job at in the past. And he said that while he left Daytona trailing Joey Logano by one point in the race for a wildcard Chase berth, hes optimistic going forward. We are still in plenty of contention there with the No. 20 car right now, he said.
Crash scuttles Awesome Bill

For a time during Saturdays race at Daytona, 56-year-old Bill Elliott was looking a lot like the Awesome Bill of the early 1980s, the driver who once dominated races on NASCARs biggest and fastest tracks. Elliott, driving the No. 50 Chevrolet for a Turner Motorsports team that was making its first Sprint Cup start, qualified seventh and ran third for a long stretch in the opening segment of the race. He was still in contention when he was collected in a multi-car crash on Lap 123 of 160. We were just a victim of the circumstances, he said. But man, I was proud of all those guys on Turner Motorsports and Walmart. Thats the best Ive run in a long time. The car drove so well. I could go anywhere on the race track and just wait around biding my time and just seeing where were going to play out at the end. He said the current rules make it much harder to race than it was back in the day. You could hardly pass, man, he said. I mean when I was running third there early on in the race, I ran every lap wide open and never came off the bottom. And thats kind of where you were. Elliott, who has made just one other start this season, at Talladega, said his opportunities to race are becoming less frequent, and any start could be his last.
Kurt Busch (NASCAR photo)
Busch happy to deliver win for Finch

One of the feel-good stories from Daytona was Kurt Buschs victory in Fridays Subway Jalapeno 250 Nationwide Series race. It came in James Finchs unsponsored Chevrolet. Its the same owner and crew that Busch drives for in Sprint Cup. Thats what James Finch is all about, Busch said. He loves Daytona, and Im happy that we were able to deliver. All of [the crew] came out to the start/finish line to be a part of the celebration. Its all about heart, and its all about passion with these guys, and I couldnt be more proud of this team effort tonight. Pole-sitter Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished second, followed by Michael Annett. The race saw a Nationwide Series track record 42 lead changes among 16 drivers.
Laps led by Tony Stewart in the past 14 races at New Hampshire, the most of any driver
NUMERICALLYSPEAKING 4 849
Points positions gained by Tony Stewart at Daytona, to fifth, the most of any driver by 300 Laps ledthe Jeff Burton in winning 2000 Dura
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Laps led by Mike Skinner in the past three Truck Lube 300 at New Hampshire, a Series races at Iowa, tops among track record (he started 2nd, passed all drivers pole-sitter Bobby Labonte on the start and led every lap)

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