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Aubrey told us about a man that “makes things happen” behind the scenes, someone who is a true community leader. His name is Dr. Paul Powell, a friend to many and a hero to most.
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Every little boy dreams of being a super hero. Well, let's be honest… even big boys secretly wish they were super heroes. I'm sure the ER has seen its fair share of broken arms (and broken hearts) when that awesome cape fails to produce fictional super powers. When I was growing up, there was no one cooler than Superman. Sure, Batman was pretty cool, but he didn't have any super powers – just epic toys. Spider-Man never appealed to me, probably because I'm afraid of spiders. (Ask my wife!) For me, it was all about Superman, especially when he was played by the all-American actor Christopher Reeve. Think about it: there would be no X-Men or Avengers without Superman. He is the original super hero. Of course, I grew up and accepted the fact that I would never be a super hero, but I realized that true heroes in life are everyday people with extraordinary character. If you know me, you probably know Apple Cofounder Steve Jobs is a personal hero of mine. We all have those people who inspire us and make us want to be better. When we were preparing the November issue, we got a call from our friend Dr. Aubrey Sharpe. He told us about one of his personal heroes, a quiet man who would never draw attention to himself. Aubrey told us about a man that “makes things happen” behind the scenes, someone who is a true community leader. His name is Dr. Paul Powell, a friend to many and a hero to most. You may not know Powell, but you know his success stories: Green Acres Baptist Church, Truett Seminary at Baylor University and Robert M. Rogers Foundation projects like the new Nursing & Health Sciences Center at Tyler Junior College and the Elmer G. Ellis Trauma Center at East Texas Medical Center. Powell sees a problem and he works hard to fix it. He would never call himself "Superman," and he was hesitant to our whole cover idea, but to us, he is the true definition of a hero. Powell came from humble beginnings. He wasn't an orphan like Superman, but he had to work his way through college. When his dad told him to work in the refinery, Powell said he felt called to preach and
needed to continue his education. Years later, he served Green Acres for 17 years, working behind the scenes to grow the church. When the time came for him to retire, Powell went to help Truett Seminary for a three-year stint that turned into six and a half. When someone needs help, Powell is there. Once Powell came back to Tyler, he committed himself to the community he loves. He served on the boards of Trinity Mother Frances and Southside Bank. Powell continued to preach, to write books (he's written more than 50!) and inspire others. When his good friend Robert Rogers passed away, Powell stepped up once again. He currently serves as president of the Robert M. Rogers Foundation, an incredible legacy for Mr. Rogers. It's people like Powell, and others before him, that improve this community and make East Texas the place it is. Read his extraordinary story on page 14 and see why Powell is our hero. For more inspiring stories, check out our website at BSCENEMAG.COM. We would love your feedback and to hear who your local heroes are!
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The sense of community remains and I still feel welcomed by East Texans.
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There's nothing like coming home for Thanksgiving. For the past few years, I remember driving home (usually blearyeyed from pre-holiday exams) and seeing the East Texas trees outside of Tyler. As soon as I saw rows of trees, I knew I was home and a wave of calmness would ease over me. When I walked into a gas station or store, I felt a sense of community that welcomed me home. People were just nicer, and I felt so grateful to be back in East Texas for the holidays. Now that I live here, I don't have to make the three hour trek from Waco to Tyler to go home. That doesn't mean I always feel calm or that people always seem nicer. However, the sense of community remains and I still feel welcomed by East Texans. The community here is unlike any other; we're blessed by people who truly care about the area and want to improve it. This issue, we hope to show you a bit of the community that makes East Texas a great place to be, whether you live here all year long or you're just visiting for the holidays. We took a tour of the East Texas Food Bank, an organization that saw a crucial need in the community and have made great strides to feed hungry East Texans. Before meeting with Karolyn Davis at East Texas Food Bank, I had no idea that one in four local children are at risk for hunger. She showed me the warehouse where they store food to distribute nearly 15 million meals a year, and inspired me to feed hope to the community this holiday season. We know our readers are preparing for Thanksgiving, so we also talked to some local business owners about their secret family recipes. Our friends at Swann's let us borrow one of their gorgeous dining room tables to make a Thanksgiving feast of our own, so you'll want to see the Cook Well section. From turkey crescents to pumpkin flan, we have a full menu for you to feast your eyes on! And if that doesn't make you hungry, we also feature the Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee Company, founded by Victoria Ashworth of Good Shepherd in Longview. When Ashworth was a child, she would make the toffee with her mother. Now Ashworth pays tribute to her mom by selling gourmet toffee during the holidays. Ashworth continues to sell the toffee, in addition to her position as Good Shepherd marketing director, because she sees it as a
gift to the community, and because there would be riots if she stopped making the toffee. We actually sampled the toffee (a perk of the job) and I have to say, it is better than any candy you could buy in the grocery store! This issue isn't entirely food-related, I promise. If you're a music lover, check out the article on Sons of Fathers. Vocalist, Paul Cauthen, is a Tyler-native and a good ole southern boy. One of my favorite quotes from him is: “If you're eating kale and doing yoga, you are probably not from Tyler. I think there is probably a population of .02 percent that eat kale and do yoga on a regular basis there.� You'll have to read the story for more insights from Cauthen. So take a look at our November issue, full of the best stories and most exciting events from the community. Whether you feel inspired to volunteer next weekend, cook a new recipe or support a local singer, we hope you feel inspired to do something. This community is full of people who are doing something to make a difference, and we can't wait to share their stories!
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Habitat for Humaity of Smith County celebrated their 99th home building project at the Habitat job site in Tyler on Oct. 19.
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NEWS / VIEWS / FACES What is “STREET SCENE”: glimpses of glitter, photos of friends, a few lines of life and laughter. Like a school's yearbook, Street Scene chronicles life in East Texas. You'll find businesses and others commemorating anniversaries. Celebrations and charities gloss these pages, accompanied by faces you know. Music, theater and other cultural events also make the scene.
BSCENE Cover Girl Maci Drewry and “Spy Kids” Mason Cook visited Rusty Taco on South Beckham in Tyler on Sept. 27. The duo paired up to raise funds, and more importantly awareness, to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.
Paladin Luxury Apartments broke ground on Oct. 8 at its location in Longview. This location, defined as an extension of Hawkins Parkway, was chosen as a central location for Longview residents. Leasing at the Paladin will be available in the spring.
Sub Zero Cryotherapy held a ribbon cutting at its location on South Broadway on Oct. 11. Sub Zero provides cryotherapy, the use of a brief and intense exposure to cold that triggers the body’s natural healing process.
Villa Montez celebrated its sixth anniversary with a party at its location in Tyler on Oct. 10.
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The Tyler Young Professionals held its October mixer at Fat Catz Louisiana Kitchen in Tyler on Oct. 17.
Bridgette’s hosted an exclusive Gypsy trunk show at its location in the La Piazza Shopping Center Sept. 25-26. Guests perused jewelry exquisitely comprised of raw turquoise, semi precious stones, Swarvoski crystals and tea-stained fresh water pearls.
Women's Health Boutique hosted a physicians open house Celebrating its new location and 25th Anniversary in Longview on Oct.1.
TMS Delivery was officially inducted into the Better Business Bureau with an accredited business plaque presented by BBB at their location in Tyler on Sept. 19.
East Texas Young CPA's gathered at Coyote Sam's in Tyler on Oct. 17, to celebrate their Fall Gathering.
Competitive cyclists and novice riders alike turned out at Faulkner Park in Tyler on Oct. 6, for the Tyler Grit & Glide Dual Cycle Event. Proceeds benefit For The Silent.
The eighth Annual Brookshire’s Firefighter Combat Challenge took place Oct. 4-5 at Broadway Square Mall in Tyler. Crowds flocked to see the fire departments and firefighters compete in obstacles and races that simulate some of the day-to-day challenges firefighters face.
The City of Tyler hosted a ceremonial unveiling of three new Half Mile of History markers on Oct. 3 on the heritage trail surrounding the Downtown Square in Tyler. These stones honor Tylerites Frances Bell, Frank Bell and Henry M. Bell Jr. Villa di Felicitá hosted the Women’s Symphony League Style Show featuring fashions from Mary V’s by Shelby at their facility in Tyler on Sept. 26. Gregg Davis, Ashley Mitchum, Jessica Vollmer and Brent Mills representing the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, presented a $5,000 check to Jennifer Yoder (center) with the East Texas Food Bank on Oct. 9, in Tyler.
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Susan Robinson Jewelry in Tyler hosted a trunk show on Oct. 9, with a special appearance by Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois of Jude Frances.
The Better Business Bureau hosted a luncheon to provide expertise in “Selling to the Hispanic Market” on Oct. 7. This was just one of the many BBB routine workshops to educate East Texas professionals.
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AZLEWAY EQUESTRIAN GALA / 10.12.13 The Texas Equestrian Gala benefiting Azleway presented by Allen Samuels was held October 12 at Texas Rose Horse Park. While watching the Grand Prix Horse Jumping competition, guests enjoyed dinner by Villa Montez and a Texas wine tasting. Azleway, Inc. sponsors a Boys’ Ranch Residential Treatment Center in Tyler, adoption services, a substance abuse program, three charter schools and a transitional living program. TERRI TOMPKINS, JOICE CRAWFORD, KAY GILBREATH
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“When I go to speak somewhere, I tell the person introducing me to skip all the details,” Powell said. “Because they [the guests] aren't interested and I already know ‘em! "
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r. Paul Powell is a doer. He was the pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler for 17 years, then dean of George W. Truett Theological Seminary for six years. He has written more than 50 books and helped fund the Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Science Center at Tyler Junior College. However, Dr. Powell does not draw attention to his accolades. He’s a quiet leader, the man behind the curtain putting on the show. "When I go to speak somewhere, I tell the person introducing me to skip all the details," Powell said. "Because they [the guests] aren't interested and I already know 'em!" Before we met Powell, his friends described him as a quiet hero, a man who avoids the spotlight. We asked him to don the Superman shirt, under the dapper suit that he arrived in, and he reluctantly agreed. Powell does not see himself as a hero (he calls himself an “old man”) and he doesn’t have super powers. However, we believe that Powell is a true community leader, a provider of strength and an extraordinary man. After discussing this with a few members of the community, they agree he is a Superman. Powell’s list of achievements extend beyond himself – when he works on a project, its success surpasses expectations. Powell’s first big project was Green Acres. Under his leadership, the Sunday school grew from a regular attendance of 700 to 2,400. “When he became pastor in 1972, it was a neighborhood church,” David Dykes, the church’s current pastor, said. “During that time, Green Acres experienced a phenomenal spiritual and physical growth.” At age 65, after working in Dallas for a few years, Dr. Powell returned to Tyler to retire. Then Baylor University's former president, Robert B. Sloan, called and asked him to serve as dean of Truett Seminary. The seminary was in need of a “Midas touch,” and Sloan knew the perfect man for the job. “They knew I was a church builder and I believed in the Bible, and that's the kind of image Baylor needed,” Powell said. So Powell committed to three years to help restructure Truett. "Sloan wanted me to agree to two years, but I said, ‘I can’t do anything in two. I need N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3 No. 15
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“People need to have confidence in the the person asking for money and feel they will carry their load too. In fact, if you ask me to give to something, I will probably ask how much you’re going to give. And that’s a fair question.”
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three if I’m going to change the direction of the school,’” Powell explained. “The school had 150 students and no endowment, and if I was going to turn it around I needed more time. That stretched to six and a half years." Powell recalled Sloan said he was in trouble and "asked me to stay another year. The next year my faculty said ‘Please don’t leave.’ Then we had a new president and he asked me to stay another year.” Powell helped grow Truett Seminary by selecting an outstanding staff and approaching the position from a businessbuilding perspective. “We had a number of pastor conferences and I had everyone acquaint themselves with the school and get to know the campus,” Powell said. “We built the [Truett] campus while I was there.” In six years, the student body grew from 150 to 400 and the endowment raised from zero to $28 million. Today, the Truett campus features the Paul W. Powell Chapel, a tribute to Powell’s dedication to Truett. “That was about the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me,” Powell said. At age 73, Powell retired to Tyler, the city he loves. Instead of just playing golf, as he had planned, Powell immersed himself in the community. He retired as chairman of Trinity Mother Frances’ board, but he continued to serve on the board for Southside Bank. Among his other commitments, Powell promised his good friend Robert Rogers that he would serve on his foundation after he died. When Rogers passed away, Powell stepped up as president
of the new Robert M. Rogers Foundation. “We already had the money [for the foundation] set aside, but we needed someone to invest in it and a bank to be the custodian of it,” Powell explained. “We set up the rules and regulations for it. We’ve seen the foundation grow from $27 million to $50 million, and in the meantime, [have] given away $30 million.” Powell has stood behind these donations, quietly raising money and making things happen alongside Roger’s widow Robyn. The first building they sponsored was a $600,000 chapel in Breckenridge Village in Tyler. The Robert M. Rogers Foundation also built the first wing in The Hospice of East Texas. The Elmer G. Ellis Trauma Center at East Texas Medical Center was another Robert M. Rogers Foundation project. When fundraising for the foundation and other organizations, Powell sticks to his three secrets. “First you need a good cause, and people know one when they see one,” he said. “Then you need to ask someone with good resources. Finally, you need to ask them [for a donation]. And people need to have confidence in the the person asking for money and feel they will carry their load too. In fact, if you ask me to give to something, I will probably ask how much you’re going to give. And that’s a fair question.” Apart from the Rogers Children’s Theatre, the foundation typically avoids naming their buildings after Robert Rogers. Powell said, "We just gave the money and B S CE N E M A G.COM
“They knew I was a church builder and I believed in the Bible, and that’s the kind of image Baylor needed." because they need to raise $12.5 million.’ The fundraising was a little slow, so I asked them how much it would cost to get our name on that building. They said, ‘Well it would take $5 million.' So I went back to the foundation and we decided to give them $5 million over a period of years.” Powell’s help was more than monetary, says TJC Vice President of Advancement and External Affairs Kim Russell. “What he brought to the table was a calming strength for our entire staff,” she said. “He helped us with many of our area foundations in making connections and corralling the group. With his help, we were able to secure gifts and pledges beyond our dreams. He was the inspiration we needed to finish this campaign [at TJC].” In August, TJC broke ground on the Robert M. Rogers Nursing and Health Sciences Center at the corner of Fifth Street and Fleishel Avenue. This school is vital to the community, as health care supports more than 25,000 jobs
in East Texas. Once again, Powell is the man standing behind it all. “Paul is very interested in changing lives,” Metke shared. “He’s always been a quiet supporter of TJC without any fanfare. He volunteered and gave scholarships [before helping to fund the building]. He’s a great man. I’m proud to call him a hero and a personal friend.” On October 25, Powell was honored with the Black and Gold Award at the TJC Alumni Awards. When asked to sum up his life in one sentence, Powell says, “It’s a God blessed life.” He insists the greatest things that have happened to him were becoming a Christian and meeting his wife, Cathy. He’s written more than 50 books (17 while pastoring Green Acres) and saved a seminary. He’s served on boards in the community and led a prominent foundation. “I’ve crossed everything off my bucket list. Now I’m just waiting to kick the bucket,” Paul said with a charming smile. "Once I made a list of my assets," he said. "Sense of humor was on there!"
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told people to name it what they want. But I felt like we needed a prominent building named after Bob Rogers.” This opportunity arose when Tyler Junior College (TJC) was considering adding a new building to their campus. TJC President Dr. Mike Metke dreamed of creating a new health and science building, but thought it was impossible. “He was concerned because the economy was not good and we didn’t know what the interest rates would be,” Powell explained. “He [Metke] was just asking me for advice, they never asked me for money. So I told him that I’ve built 27 buildings in my years of ministry, and it was never a good time to build.” When Powell walked away from the meeting with Metke, he felt called to help with the health and science building. “I was impressed with his sincerity and his humility and I wanted to do something for him,” Powell said. “I went to the foundation and said, ‘Let’s give them $1 million
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aid of a CPAP breathing machine to safely sleep. Due to frequent loss of balance and falls, using a cane had become the norm. She joined Weight Watchers for support. Lieberman has now lost over 100 pounds and is still losing. Her clothes were once a 3X, but she now happily wears a size 10. The CPAP sleep apnea machine is now packed away and she currently doesn't need the cane. This past month, she was asked to speak at Weight Watchers to inspire others by telling her story. “The last 20 years of my life I spent gaining weight and doing things for everyone else, and now it's my turn! I had to do it for me to live,” she explained. FITNESS: power walking, extra daily activity (like power cleaning) DIET: Weight Watchers points plus system, lots of water, green tea
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JOANNA BOX Before: 310 lbs Now: 140 lbs Lost: 170 lbs
oanna Box is a 39-year-old from Nacogdoches. She has a 4-year-old little boy and a husband, Johnny, of eight years. Family was a big motivation for Box to lose weight as she
wanted to improve her health and be a better mother and wife to her family. Having her son later in life inspired her to make some changes. When her primary care doctor suggested Dr. Babineau, she recalled, “I had three things that I was gonna change to be a good mom, but only two that I had control over. I didn't wanna be the stinky (smoker) mom, the fat mom or the older mom. So I quit smoking the day I found out I was pregnant and then this past year decided to take out the second obstacle and have weight loss surgery.” Last July, Box underwent gastric sleeve surgery. After her surgery the weight came off rather quickly. She can now run and keep up with her son. Friends and family that haven't seen her in years often don't recognize her in public. “I will always be the older mom,” she said, “but I will be the older, healthier fun mom!”
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int Cooper graduated from Brownsboro high school in 2005, and currently works at Gollob Morgan Peddy in
Tyler. He is a self-professed sports fan who loves to hunt and fish. Cooper graduated from UT
CLINT COOPER Before: 360 lbs Now: 230 lbs Lost: 130 lbs
Tyler with both a bachelor and master's degree and is currently working on his CPA license. At 23 years old, his weight peaked at 360 pounds. “I knew something had to give,” he recalled. Cooper joined Weight Watchers and like Forrest Gump, started a rigorous jogging routine every day. To drop the weight quickly, he ate lots of veggies and totally avoided eating in restaurants. From May 2010 through November 2011, Cooper lost a total of 130 lbs. “It came off relatively quickly and I've been able to maintain it,” he shared. “I know that the rate I was going, I wasn't going to live a long life. That's the tall and short of it. I want to be able to be a voice of encouragement for people.” OVIDEBIS EST et doluptati cus repudae qui dis aut quam, et eum fugitate que non nonsed est eaturia ectiae volo de nimagna tendam
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FITNESS: spin class, jogging, personal training DIET: fresh fruits and vegetables, healthconscious eating
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high school and college sweetheart Tami. He played offensive line at Oklahoma State University from
'70-'73. In '74-'75, Boatwright was drafted into the NFL and played defensive line for the San Diego Chargers. He also played on the defensive line during the pre-season for the Baltimore Colts in '76 until he had a career-ending injury before the regular season started. For the past 24 years he has worked for Costal Chemical Company in Kilgore, Texas. At age 55, Boatwright went in for his first physical examination in 25 years. Three days later he had triple bypass heart surgery. This health scare forced him to lose 50 pounds but he struggled to keep it off. “I heard about Dr. Babineau, his program and about his surgeries. I went to his class and he really impressed me,” Boatwright recalled. He chose to undergo permanent gastric sleeve surgery in 2012. At his heaviest weight he was 352 pounds. Now, Bon fluctuates between 219 and 220. In his football days he weighed in at 300 pounds of mostly muscle but now weighs less than his college football days – which is pretty remarkable. Bon is turning 62 this October and testifies to feeling better than he has in decades. FITNESS: walking, weight lifting DIET: three meals a day, lots of protein, limited bread intake
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ylerite and Centene employee Lorie Hudgins, CPC, is 43 years old with one son and four grandchildren. She enjoys reading books,
writing fiction, baking sweets and browsing fitness
LORIE HUDGINS Before: 261 lbs Now: 160 lbs Lost: 101 lbs
magazines. Her 40th birthday inspired her to make a change. She didn't want to be a size 22 anymore. “I was living in the fast lane working, heading home and helping everybody else," she said. "But I wasn't helping myself." Motivated to make a change, she joined 360˚ Fitness and enlisted the help of a personal trainer. The first hurdle was dropping her six-a-day large gulp soda habit. Slowly, tea replaced soda and she listened more to her fitness trainer Johnny Barrera. "One day I realized I hadn't had a soda in over a month and I didn't even want one," she said with joy. "It was shocking to me I had gotten that far. That was one of my 'ah-ha' moments!" After 10 months of personal training and 50 pounds lost with Barrera, she began training with Andrew Ravenhill and lost an additional 26 pounds within that year. Her entire tranformation has happened at 360˚ Fitness. Hudgins has lost a total of 67 inches, which she says mean more to her than the numbers on a scale. The most important thing Lorie has learned during her journey is that even while working in a sedentary desk job, she has the choice to be fit and healthy. FITNESS: 360˚ Fitness, personal training, spin class, 360˚ HEAT class, cardio DIET: "clean eating," lean protein, fresh veggies for snacks, one cheat day per week
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BRAS FOR THE CAUSE / 10.15.13 The Women’s Council of Realtors Tyler presented the Fourth Annual Bras for the Cause on October 15, at Cowboys in Tyler. The evening included a live bra and basket auction with bras modeled by local firefighters. The BSCENE bra was modeled by October Cover Man Matt Jenkins and sold for $850. Proceeds raised were donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Local Firefighters Family Fund. KERISSA PAYNE, KYLE SMITH, BETH WIMBERLEY, CINDY COVALT
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nationally ranked in 12 specialties. the difference between practicing medicine and leading it. When a diagnosis can affect your life, how far would you travel for the best? As one of the best hospitals in America, according to U.S. News & World Report, Houston Methodist is the choice of patients from around the country for their critical health needs. That’s why we offer complimentary medical and concierge services for out of town patients, making it as easy as possible for patients to access the best. For appointments, trip-planning assistance and more, call 877.790.DOCS. houstonmethodist.org/usa
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Mark R. Robbins, MD LOWER EXTREMITY ARTERIAL DISEASE
Surgical bypass has traditionally been the “gold standard” treatment for lower extremity arterial disease: surgeons can achieve 5-year patency rates of up to 70 percent with a saphenous vein bypass. Unfortunately, this is an invasive procedure and can have a considerable negative impact on quality of life. Less than half of open bypass patients regain baseline function within 6 months of surgery. Minimally invasive interventions, such as balloon angioplasty, stenting, and excisional atherectomy, appear to offer patients reduced complication and an improved quality of life. Advances in technology also allow surgeons to perform even more anatomically challenging procedures than before. A recent study reviewed the outcomes of 1,000 minimally invasive interventions for patients with disabling claudication (limb pain) and limb-threatening ischemia. Key findings included:
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were 8.4% and 3.2% respectively, which is substantially lower than with open surgical bypass. Overall 30-day mortality was 0.5%. The 2-year secondary patency rate in patients with claudication was nearly 80%, similar to that of saphenous vein bypass. Primary and secondary patency was diminished in patients with limb- threatening ischemia, but the 2-year limb salvage rate was near 80%.
Although minimally invasive revascularization requires more reintervention than open bypass, these approaches should be considered first-line treatment for patients with lower extremity arterial disease.
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DIABETIC RETINOPAHTY The eye is like a camera and the retina is like a film that lines the back of your eye for pictures. If you have diabetes, high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels in the retina film. This damage is referred to as diabetic retinopathy and it can lead to poor eyesight and even blindness. Most of the time, it gets worse over years. When the blood sugar level is too high, it is toxic, making the retinal blood vessels leak fluid and blood. When the small vessels close from sugar damage, vision blurs due to a lack of oxygen and nutrition. Eventually, abnormal new vessels grow on the retina film. These new vessels can break open easily, cause bleeding in front of the retina film and block your vision.
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WHAT EXACTLY IS “LAZY EYE”?
There is a misconception about the meaning of “lazy eye”. It does not refer to eye misalignment or a droopy eyelid. It specifically means that someone has lost visual acuity in one or both eyes from normal levels during childhood from any number of causes. The lazy eye can’t be seen, it is discovered in testing. The vast majority of lazy eye occurs in one eye but can rarely occur in both eyes at the same time. It can also affect depth perception (binocular vision).
Three newly developed medications can plug the leaking or bleeding vessels and shrink the swelling retina. For patients with dense clots in their eyes, stitchless surgery can be used to vacuum the clots.
Lazy eye is known scientifically as amblyopia. It affects between 2-5% of the population but the damage is done in early childhood while the brain is developing its visual pathways. Amblyopia begins in childhood, but many adults experience the effects due to it not being treated in the critical period. The critical treatment window is from birth to around age 8-10, although there is an unlikely chance to treat in later teenage years.
You can lower your chance of diabetic retinopathy by keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels near normal. Visiting your eye doctor regularly and finding retinopathy early may protect you against loss of eyesight.
The two most common causes are misaligned eyes (strabismus) or an unbalanced eye power (refraction). Other less common causes include cataracts, cloudy corneas or a droopy eyelid that blocks the pupil and a few rare causes.
With five eye doctors including Dr. Ming Lu, a retina specialist nationally recognized for treating diabetic retinopathy, and more than 300 Trinity Clinic providers offering comprehensive diabetes care, you are covered from head to toe. And a FREE retina camera screening, used to detect diabetic retinopathy, is available to all Trinity Clinic patients.
Treatment for amblyopia is highly dependent on age, how much vision loss has occurred and fixing the cause of the lazy eye. Patching works well, but patients may respond to eyedrops, optical occlusion or even glasses alone. Surgery does not fix lazy eye it can only fix the alignment or a cataract blocking light. There are rare cases in which refractive surgery is indicated in a child. Each case is individualized to achieve success, but early detection is the key. Any abnormalities in eye alignment or abnormal light reflexes in photographs should be investigated. If you are concerned about your child’s vision check with their pediatrician, an eye doctor experienced with children or more specifically a pediatric ophthalmologist. For more information about amblyopia go to www.AAPOS.org or www. childrenseyefoundation.org. To schedule your child’s eye exam call
Dr. Ming Lu is board certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He was also top graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed his training at Harvard and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to make an appointment, please call our friendly office staff. Our desire is to continually improve our community’s vascular health.
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MARCH OF DIMES SIGNATURE CHEF GALA / 9.23.13 Willow Brook Country Club hosted the Fourth Annual March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction and Gala in Tyler on September 23. The event showcases the culinary skills of local chefs including this year’s lead chef, Willow Brook’s own Dion Emanuel. The event’s chefs are asked to prepare samplings of their finest creations for guests to taste while raising money to support the March of Dimes. Chefs also donated one-of-a-kind culinary packages to be auctioned off at this year’s gala.
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Congratulations to the 2014 Stars Over Longview Linda Davis Marion Mack Susan K. Smith Jennifer Harris Julie Fowler Martha Glasgow Mary Ramos Paula Cargill Kaplan Karen Maines Renee Slegeir Iva Holyfield Barbara McMichael
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Speaker: Jenna Hager
Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. Ceremony and Luncheon begin at noon Maude Cobb Activity Center 100 Grand Blvd. • Longview Complimentary valet parking will be available.
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MEALS ON WHEELS MINISTRY BANQUET / 10.1.13 The Green Acres Baptist Church CrossWalk Conference Center in Tyler hosted Meals On Wheels Ministry’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Banquet on October 1. Numerous elected officials made appearances at the momentous event, including Mayor Barbara Bass and Judge Joel Baker. Dr. Paul Powell served as keynote speaker for the event, which celebrated 40 years of serving over 15 million meals in East Texas. The ministry serves 30 communities in the area with over 3,000 meals delivered daily to home bound elderly and disabled East Texans.
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If bone or joint pain is keeping you from enjoying life the way you used to, turn to the specialized orthopedic care available from Longview Regional Medical Center. We offer comprehensive orthopedic services including hip and knee replacement, sports medicine, arthritis care, rehab and more to help you get back in action. For an appointment with one of our orthopedic physicians – Jonathan Fontenot, M.D., Martin Hilton, M.D., David Jenkins, M.D., Edward Liu, M.D., or Kenneth Reesor, M.D. – call 903-242-3400.
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A Taste Of Home
East Texans’ Secret Recipes Revealed Intro By: Holly Head, Photos By: Noel Martin
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Shrimp Remoulade Dip (Serves 10) By: Rose Kirkpatrick and The Stockpot, etc. Contributed By: John Martin R&K Distributors, Inc. Ingredients: 6 lbs shrimp, peeled, deveined and cooked 2 qt Hellmann’s mayonnaise 2 (1/4 oz) cans parsley flakes 4 oz chopped frozen chives 1 (6 oz) jar of Kraft horseradish mustard Juice of 2 lemons 2 tbsp onion salt Directions: Cut the shrimp into small pieces. (If shrimp are left whole, the dip will serve less.) Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well and adjust to taste, if necessary, with additional onion salt, lemon juice or horseradish mustard. Refrigerate. Serve with club crackers.
Pink Delight Salad (Serves 8-10) By: Barbara Davis Davis-Green Paint & Body Ingredients: 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 can Eagle Brand® sweetened condensed milk 1 can coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 can cherry pie filling (can also use strawberry) 1 medium container of Cool Whip Directions: Drain the crushed pineapple and mix it together with all the other ingredients. Chill overnight and serve.
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My Mother’s Favorite Turkey (or Chicken) Crescent Roll Casserole (Serves 8) By: Trina Griffith Broker Associate, Summers Real Estate Group & Owner, Savvy Sisters Upscale Furniture & Home Decor Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) cans of Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (or any cheese of choice) or 3/4 cup Swiss cheese (or any cheese of choice) 1/2 cup half and half cream Filling: 4 oz cream cheese (very soft) 4 tbsp butter (very soft but not melted) 1/2-1 tsp garlic powder (optional) 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped (can use green onions) 2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped (or use 2 large cooked chicken breasts) 1/2-3/4 cup finely grated cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp seasoning salt (or use 1/2 tsp white salt) 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste) 2-4 tbsp mayonnaise or 2-4 tbsp half and half cream Directions: Set the oven to 350° F. Butter a casserole dish (any size to hold crescent rolls). In a saucepan, mix half and half cream, 3/4 cup grated cheese (can use more cheese if desired) and undiluted chicken soup (can season with black pepper if desired). Heat the mixture just until the cheese melts (do not boil). For the filling, make sure the the cream cheese and butter are very soft and mix them together until very smooth, then add garlic powder (if using). Add in the chopped turkey or chicken, onion and cheddar cheese and mayonnaise or half and half; mix to combine (add in a little more cream if the mixture seems too dry). Season with seasoning salt or white salt and black pepper to taste. Unroll the crescent rolls. Place 1 heaping tbsp of the turkey or chicken mixture (or a little more if desired) on top of each crescent triangle then roll it up starting at the thicker end. Drizzle a small amount of soup mixture on the bottom of the dish. Then, place the crescent rolls seam-side down on the top of the creamed mixture in the casserole dish. Drizzle the remaining sauce on top (you don’t have to use the full amount of cream sauce, just use as much as desired) and sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) of grated cheese, or amount desired. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes.
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Candied Sweet Potatoes (Serves 8) By: Mechele Mills Better Business Bureau Ingredients Potatoes: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup softened butter 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup flour Directions: Set the oven to 350° F. Mix the sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla and eggs then and pour them into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Mix the topping together in a separate bowl and sprinkle on top of the potatoes. Bake for 1 hour at 350° F.
Rustic Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tarts (Serves 24) By: The Cavender Family Cavender’s 2 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup sugar ½ cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar ¾ cup milk 2 (3 ¾ oz) packages of instant vanilla pudding 2 cups cooked pumpkin purée 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup whipped cream fresh whipped cream (topping) chopped pecans (topping) Crust Directions: Set oven to 350º F. Combine the 2 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and ½ cup melted butter. Mix together well and press into two, 12 cup non-stick muffin tins. Using a cup that approximately fits the bottom of the tin, push the crumbs down to the bottom and on the sides of the muffin tins, forming mini crusts. (For easier removal use parchment baking cups.) Layer Two Directions: Combine two beaten eggs, one (8 oz) package softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar. Beat together the mixture until light and fluffy. Pour it over the crumb crust and bake at 350º F for 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and cool. Layer Three Directions: Combine 3/4 cup milk and two (3 ¾ ounce) packages of instant vanilla pudding, beating them well. Add 2 cups cooked pumpkin purée, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon, mixing well. Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream. Spread the mixture over the cooked cream cheese layer. Chill them well, overnight is best. Whipped Topping Directions: Add fresh whipped cream on top just before serving, with chopped pecans to garnish. Enjoy!
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Chocolate Sheath Cake “To Die For!” (Serves 12-20) By: Katie Craddock Katie’s Ingredients: 1 stick butter 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup water 2 squares semi sweet chocolate 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 tsp cinnamon (more is OK) 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp baking soda 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla (more is better) Directions: Set the oven to 375° F. Combine the butter, shortening, water and chocolate in a sauce pan and heat until the butter and shortening have melted and blended together. Pour the mixture over the sugar, flour and cinnamon which have been sifted together in a large bowl. Then, add buttermilk (into which the soda is dissolved), eggs and vanilla. Combine the ingredients together well. Bake the cake in a 9x13 inch sheath cake pan at 375° F for 30 minutes then ice with the following icing while the cake is hot. Icing: 1 stick butter 6 tbsp milk 2 squares semi sweet chocolate 1 box powdered sugar 1 tbsp vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Directions: Bring the butter, milk and chocolate to a boil. Combine the mixture with the powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts and spread over the warm cake. Get ready for compliments and there won’t be leftovers! Pumpkin Leche Flan (serves 8) By Mechele Mills Better Business Bureau Ingredients: 1 cup sugar mixed with 2 tbsp water 3 eggs 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1 can condensed milk 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Directions: Set the oven to 350° F. In a small saucepan, cook the sugar and water mixture over medium heat until it begins to melt. Lower the heat and cook the mixture until caramelized to a golden brown. (Do not stir or touch the sugar; swirl the pan to melt it evenly.) Pour the mixture into a metal flan mold or 9 inch cake pan. Turn the pan, swirling it evenly to coat the bottom and sides. Let the caramel cool and harden. Place the dish in a larger roasting pan and add hot water into the larger baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides. Mix the rest of the ingredients in an electric mixing bowl or blender until it’s smooth. If the mix is bubbly, let it rest for a few minutes. Stir it gently. Pour it into the prepared pan. Bake at 350° F until it has set and is firm in the center (about 50 minutes to 1 hour). Refrigerate until it’s well chilled, then carefully flip the pan over onto a larger plate before serving.
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DINING GUIDE
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FRENCH BAKERY & CAFÉ The holidays are right around the corner! Let Chez Bazan satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with one of our many custom pies. Choose from pumpkin cheese, chocolate bourbon pecan, forest berry and caramel apple, along with traditional favorites like pecan, cherry, and chocolate cream. Be the hero, bring Chez Bazan! Make sure your order is ready for Thanksgiving by placing your order the week before! Visit the link below for our holiday pie list prices www.chezbazan.com/holiday.php?album_id=17#pictures Remember to “like” us on Facebook!
5930 Old Bullard Rd • Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.561.9644 • chezbazan.com Café Hours: 11a.m. – 2p.m. M-S Bakery Hours: 7a.m. – 6p.m. M-F, 8a.m. – 4p.m. S, Closed Sundays
YAMATO
JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine Steak-Seafood-Sushi Boats-Bento Boxes-Udon Soup Two Private rooms available Live DJ every Friday and drink specials from 9 p.m. until midnight Karaoke Every Saturday 9 p.m.-1a.m. Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. 9p.m.-close Kids eat free on Sunday
2210 WSW Loop 323 • Tyler 903.534.1888 • www.yamatotexas.com Find us on Facebook!
LAGO DEL PINO TEXAS FOOD, TEXAS FUN
Sunday Brunch at Lago del Pino…It’s Breakfast with Booze! 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy Lago del Pino’s Signature Brunch Menu and $2 Mimosas, $2 Domestic Beers, $7 Bacon Infused Bloody Marys, and $24 Mojito Pitchers. Catch all your favorite NFL and college football games on our 17 flat screen TVs! Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays lagodelpino.com 14706 CR 1134 Tyler, TX 75709• 903.561.LAGO
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Mercado’s has been serving up some of East Texas' best Tex-Mex for over 30 years. Come on in and try one of our 25 new items featuring Taco Al Pastor and handmade Gorditas! With all this variety you are certain to find a dish that satisfies. Mercado’s is also equipped with a full bar, so ice cold beer or your favorite cocktail is always on hand. Oh! And, don’t forget about our fresh, made-by-hand tortillas or free chocolate and vanilla soft serve. Bring the family, bring your friends and join us for some great atmosphere and authentic Tex-Mex cuisine.
2214 W Southwest Loop 323 • Tyler, TX 903.534.1754 www.posados.com
VILLA MONTEZ LATIN KITCHEN
Spend your holidays with Villa Montez! Choose from a menu of the finest, freshest ingredients prepared with care and skill by Executive Chef Carlos Villapudua. Or work with our expert staff to create a catering feast that will ensure your holiday party is a smashing success. We offer multiple venues and innumerable menu options for your private or company gathering this season. Book now and dine in one of Tyler’s most beautiful settings, both indoors and out, mixing the magic and glamour of Old Tyler with a progressive, flavor-filled, adventurous menu and a spectacular wine list.
villamontez.com 3324 Old Henderson Hwy Tyler, TX 75709• 903.592.9696
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
THE BEST CAKE YOU WILL TASTE, SHARE, & GIVE Step into a Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery and let the aroma of freshly-baked Bundt stir your senses. Choose from ten luscious Bundt flavors and 40 unique cake designs while you browse a treasure trove of unique gifts, charming cards and inspired decorator items.
Mon. Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday
nothingbundtcakes.com • Located next to Starbucks and Jason's Deli 4917 S Broadway • Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.504.5366 B SC ENEMAG. COM
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ome family traditions are worth remembering, and some are even worth sharing – especially ones with chocolate. You may have memories of that one aunt who makes the family favorite holiday candy. What if you didn't have to slave away for hours in the kitchen to enjoy gourmet Texas-made holiday treats like the ones your aunt used to make? Well the time has come to break out the checkbooks, throw down some cash and prepare for some serious sweet tooth gratification! But, before you place orders let's get to know someone right here in East Texas who makes some of the best candy known to man – chocolate covered pecan toffee, to be exact. Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee Company has been a tremendous success since its debut at Mistletoe and Magic in the fall of 1999. Owner Victoria Ashworth (marketing director at Good Shepherd in Longview) has been enjoying toffee since she was a child. "I'm not a great cook, but I can make this because I made it with my mom," Ashworth said. "I didn't just learn from a recipe; it's all in the family technique." Her mother's recipe was prepared each year as gifts for family friends and always received rave reviews. A native of Jacksonville, Texas, Victoria learned at an early age how to market products and, more importantly, how to market a product that people love. After attending Texas A&M with a focus in marketing, Victoria always knew that she had an entrepreneurial spirit, “I always wanted my own thing." Ashworth decided to start making her
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"Everybody in the family pitches in and helps package the toffee and fill orders. I couldn't do it without them." family's delicious toffee as a side business. Volumes of research went into making the candy in large batches and packaging it in a wide range of sizes. Then came her iconic name: Texas Moon. Since her family was so close-knit, Victoria's grandmother was always a huge inspiration to her. So the company was named after her grandmother's family, the Moons, as a way to commemorate and show honor to her. Victoria's beloved grandmother was born and raised in Arkansas and was the only one of her seven siblings who moved to Texas. Therefore, she really was the "Texas Moon." Year after year, the toffee flies off of the shelves and is shipped to consumers worldwide through their online store, txmoon.com. In 2002, Ashworth left her full-time marketing job at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler to make toffee a full-time venture. One year later she married her husband, Jerry, and after the birth of her daughter Victoria put the toffee business on hold to focus on her growing family. With her husband's support the entire Ashworth family (including her son Ben and her daughter Katherine) picked up the toffee business again together. "Everybody in the family pitches in and helps package the toffee and fill orders. I couldn't do it without them‌ I'm really not a 'salesperson,'" Ashworth said. "The candy is so good, it literally sells itself. All they have to do is taste it and then they can't leave without buying some." And with such a devout following for her toffee, this holiday season marks B SC ENEMAG. COM
Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee's 14 anniversary. Her own children along with her nieces and nephews all keep her family's personal toffee inventory relatively low. They say, "I don't eat candy with nuts in it, except yours Aunt V, because it's good!'" Victoria's personal friend and avid fan of Texas Moon, Pam Gabriel of the Sweet Gourmet in Tyler, raves about how amazing Texas Moon toffee is and what an attribute the toffee is to her store. "Not having [Ashworth's] candy in my store, would be like not having a stocking on Christmas morning!� And yes, ladies and gentleman, Victoria will be selling toffee at this year's Mistletoe & Magic event in Tyler on November 7-9. However, it's only while supplies last because close to Christmas she has been known to run out of her delicious candy. If you want to help your kids study for finals, this would be a great gift. Ashworth said, "My candy will definitely get the creative juices flowing. My mother once said, 'I can call three out of my four kids at 3:30 in the morning and they'd all be working!'" This hard work and dedication is something her fans and their sweet tooths can be thankful for. Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee is more than a delicious candy company; it is a family history of sweet success, hard work and love packaged for everyone to enjoy. Ashworth and her family have branded a piece of their heritage to share with the world. NOVEMBER 2013
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set for March 1 Looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself and have fun at the same time? FRESH by Brookshire’s recently announced a 15k and 5k race set for March 1, 2014. The race will start and end at FRESH, taking runners on a scenic route through south Tyler. Along the course runners can expect tremendous crowd support, as well as local musicians, high school drum lines, cheerleaders and more. All race proceeds will equally benefit Tyler’s Bethesda Health Clinic and the American Heart Association. In conjunction with the race, FRESH will host a post-race concert and other entertainment activities for the entire family. Children ages 12 and under are able to participate in the Lil FRESHie 1k race.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7 2 & 7:30 P.M. UT TYLER COWAN CENTER
For ticket information, contact the UT Tyler Cowan Center Box Office: 903.566.7424 www.cowancenter.org
On a mission to improve the health of their employees and the community, the objective of the race is to promote exercise and nutrition, benefit charities, and of course, to have fun. “We are very excited to bring a premier running event to Tyler that will both encourage health and give back to the community,” said BGC President and CEO Rick Rayford. “We believe that the values of Brookshire Grocery Co. as a whole resonate very well with the objectives of the FRESH 15, and we look forward to providing Tyler and surrounding areas an unforgettable event.” Participants can now register for the event by going to www.FRESH15k.com. The race will need a tremendous amount of volunteers, and anyone interested can email FRESH15@ brookshires.com to learn more about opportunities to help.
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BRUNO’S PIZZA AND PASTA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Family Owned and Operated since 1976 Bruno’s Pizza And Pasta has been providing East Texans with delicious homemade Italian food, pizza, pasta and more for decades. We have catering and takeout available, and our banquet room seats around 55. We also offer appetizers, salads, specialty pizzas and sandwiches. Whether it’s a quiet evening with the family or sharing a slice after the game, Bruno’s has you covered! Be sure to call us and ask for our daily lunch special! And, don’t forget to bring your favorite wine or ice cold beer for the ultimate Bruno’s experience!
brunospizzatyler.com 1400 S. Vine Tyler, TX 75701• 903.595.1676 • 15770 Old Jacksonville Hwy Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.939.0002
JAKE’S TYLER STEAKS & SEAFOOD
Locally owned and operated by Alan and Kamla Utz, Jakes Tyler offers the ultimate in East Texas dining. We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef and the freshest seafood available. All our dishes are prepared from scratch, in our own kitchen, using the finest ingredients. Jakes also boasts an impressive collection of fine wines as well as your favorite martini, cocktail or beer. Don’t forget to visit the Chaveta, Tyler’s only rooftop lounge. Enjoy dinner, drinks or your favorite cigar while watching the sunset overlooking Tyler’s historic Downtown Square. Weekends offer live music. Jakes has the best happy hour in town, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. $5 martinis, wells and selected wines. $3 domestic beers and $5 appetizers. Jakestyler.com 111 E. Erwin ST Tyler, TX 75702 • 903.526.0225
FIT CITY FOODS HEALTHY PREPARED MEALS
Fit City Foods, bringing clean eating to Tyler. Our meals and snacks are prepared using 90/10 meats, fruits and vegetables that are all fresh. Our nutritionist has put together a scientifically developed program designed to promote good nutrition and overall health. Order online today and choose your preferred pickup location for tomorrow! Fit City Foods – Building a Community Fit for Life! Get $10 off your 1st order of $50 or more! Promo Code THANKSGIVING
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ne of my all-time favorite joints to visit for live entertainment is Pat O’Brian’s in New Orleans. Yep, 10 hours away! Well brothers and sisters, the worm has turned and we have the best of the best live entertainment right here in Tyler. It’s The Keys on Old Jacksonville Highway in the new Swann’s Plaza. Listen, eight of us gathered for dinner, drinks, dancing and live music on a rainy night and we were not disappointed. Our group included: Matt Bingham, Steve Hellmuth, Linda Rudd, Darla and Randy Childress, Stephanie and Skip Ogle and “The Man.” This place rocked and so did we! Our Tyler nightlife has just taken a giant step forward and this place is worth a try. The overall theme for The Keys is live entertainment and a full-service bar. Menus from nearby restaurants are provided for ordering food so as not to compete for the food business with their neighbors. There is always something exciting going on at The Keys and it’s always different. Be sure to check their website for the list of live entertainment. There is a little something for everyone! The bar is big and beautiful with multiple specialties. There are seven uniquely different cocktails, six over the top martinis that will send ya home all warm inside. So you’re a beer lover? They boast 15 bottled beers and eight drafts. They’ll have your favorite. Check it out. “The Man” and his special friends arrived around 8 p.m. The place was alive with lots of lights, humming conversations and high energy
throughout. By the time we turned in our drink orders Bruno’s Pizza And Pasta, a staple in Tyler for years, was delivering our food. Let me tell ya, they laid out a spread fit for the best and it was pipin’ hot. The table was packed with beautifully-plated chicken Alfredo, lasagna, chicken parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs. As if that weren’t enough, there were generous portions of the “one-of-a-kind” Bruno’s house salad and an enormous Robin Hood pizza. No one matches the big, bold flavors within every bite of Bruno’s Italian options. But that’s not all! You can make your next party a hit by inviting Bruno’s friendly professional catering staff to help with your party or event. Just sit back and let Bruno’s hit a home run for you! Right as we started eating, musicians Randall Powell and Scotty G (Garrison) commenced to rock. These guys are phenomenal. There is nothing they can’t play and sing! They are real entertainers. The icing on the cake was the wonderful singing and stage presence of the beautiful Kim Hodges, a favorite of “The Man.” This musical team kept us happy, rockin’ and dancing into the wee hours. “The Man” would have stayed till morning, had they kept a-playin’! At the end of the night, more friends showed up and bought a round of shots for everyone to enjoy. Of course, all good things must come to an end, but it was a memorable night at The Keys! And did you know you can reserve this place for a private party? Now that sounds like a good time! So if you’re out and about, look for us, we’ll be about town in Tyler’s night scene!
Well brothers and sisters, the worm has turned and we have the best of the best live entertainment right here in Tyler.
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Across East Texas Article By: Caitlin Giddens, Photos By: Noel Martin
Sheriff Larry Smith and ETFB Executive Director Dennis Cullinane
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t’s a foggy fall morning and I’m standing in a freezer at the East Texas Food Bank. Communications Director Karolyn Davis points to a ton of white rice, representing the 16,700,000 pounds of food distributed by the East Texas Food Bank in 2012. “We empty this freezer six times a year,” she tells me. It's hard to picture that amount of provisions. And it's harder to imagine the number of East Texans who would go hungry without this food. There’s a quiet crisis in the community: one in four East Texas children are at risk for hunger. A hunger study estimates that 57 percent of East Texans must decide between buying food and paying for utilities. With these startling statistics, the food bank has made it a mission to feed hope in 26 counties across East Texas. “When you ride through the [East Texas] countryside, you'll see these wonderful towns that are a shadow of what they used to be,” Executive Director Dennis Cullinane said. “A lot of people in the community need help and that's what we're here to do.” East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) has developed programs to fit each type of person in the community. They've created the Senior Servings™ Program, which is specialized for homebound seniors in need. To ensure children don't go hungry over the weekend, ETFB created the BackPack Program. Each Friday, children who have been identified as at risk are given a backpack full of nutritious food.
“I love the connection to the sheriff’s department and being able to give these guys an opportunity to get out and work with their hands,” Cullinane told The New York Times. “Anything we can do to break the cycle of poverty.” “We're assured through this partnership that the child has nutritious snacks at home,” Douglass Principal Christy Roach said. “For some families, it's huge. Some parents have to work on the weekend, so we give the kids something like cereal or fruit bars to supplement them over the weekend.” One ETFB program in particular has gained national attention. This July, The New York Times featured the East Texas Food Bank’s garden, which is a partnership with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the Smith County Agricultural Extension Office. In 2010, Former Sheriff J.B. Smith read about East Texas Food Bank's efforts and felt called to take action. “He saw that he had the volunteer labor and people at the Smith County Sheriff's department could help run the garden,” Davis said. “So he was really the visionary behind it all.” Now, Smith County Jail inmates have the opportunity to serve their time tending to a fouracre garden on the outskirts of Tyler. “We had
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someone graciously donate the land for our usage,” Davis explained. “Now the inmates are out there all the time working. They prep the soil, do the planting and harvesting and deliver to the food bank.” The garden has produced more than 200,000 pounds of produce in the past three years. And on November 1, ETFB will break ground on a new garden site. This program is life-changing for the inmates, as they earn three days of credit toward their sentence for each day they work. “We benefit the people who need the food, as well as the inmates,” Sheriff Larry Smith said. “And to be honest with you, the deputies get a sense of accomplishment. It's a win-win all the way around.” While inmates tend to the garden, a sheriff's deputy is always supervising their work. The more time inmates spend in the garden, the less time they spend behind bars, which saves Tyler taxpayers money in the long run. “I love the connection to the sheriff's department and being able to give
these guys an opportunity to get out and work with their hands,” Cullinane told The New York Times. “Anything we can do to break the cycle of poverty.East Texas Food Bank is always looking for volunteers, especially during the holidays. Children who participate in free or reduced lunches are at risk of going hungry when school is not in session. Davis said the most useful type of donation is monetary, but food drives and warehouse volunteers are always needed. This Thanksgiving season, recruit your children to help put together a few items for East Texas Food Bank. Not only will this help the food bank feed others, it will develop a new generation of givers. “Most kids want to help put together the food for other children,” Davis said while touring the warehouse. “It's important for kids to do that!”
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GOLD RUSH / 10.19.13 The Good Shepherd Medical Center Guild hosted its 30th annual Gold Rush fundraiser at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview on October 19. Themed “Memories and Milestones,” the event helped raise funds for Good Shepherd’s Outpatient Imaging and Emergency Center that will be located on Hawkins Parkway. Guests enjoyed dinner and entertainment while participating in live and silent auctions. As part of the fundraiser, a lucky winner went home with a 2014 Mustang Coupe Premium from the Pegues Hurst Ford of Longview Raffle.
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LEATHER BAG: Mulholland Brothers, distressed leather bag, Harley's. JEWELRY: ruby statement costume necklace, turquoise clasp bracelet, silver link fashion watch with crystal face, ruby and gold teardrop costume earrings, turquoise rock necklace, amber rock costume necklace, silver and pearl strand fashion necklace, pewter and charcoal stone necklace, green stone pendant fashion necklace with gold tassel, silver cable wrap fashion bracelet with gold and crystal accents, all available at Katie’s.
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“MR. PENUMBRA’S 24-HOUR BOOKSTORE” It begins with the question so many people are asking these days. It is a question that is new and pressing. However, it seems to have been tickling at the back of the human mind even before Luke Skywalker began finding digital messages coming from intelligence systems in a galaxy far, far away. The question is: Will traditional paper and ink books cease to exist because of our new advances in technology? Robin Sloan plays with this question in his novel “Mr. Penumbra’s 24Hour Bookstore.” Published in October of last year, the book propelled to both the NPR and New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestseller lists and was chosen as one of the best 100 books of 2012 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Sloan’s story begins when Clay Jannon, living in San Francisco, loses his job as a web designer, due to the recession, and begins his somewhat distracted search for something new. While on a walk, trying to find direction from the help wanted ads he just printed off, Jannon comes across Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. He sees a help wanted sign in the window and makes a quick decision that will ultimately change his life forever. After getting hired for the night shift and taught to scale the bookshelf ladders by none other than Mr. Penumbra himself, Jannon becomes increasingly intrigued by the customers. The ultimate bibliophiles, a small group of quirky characters, come into the store to borrow and return the mysterious books through all hours of the night. After diligently snooping around the shop and some impressive Googling with friends Mat Mittelbrand, Kat Potente and Neel Shah; Jannon begins to understand the extent of the customers’, and Mr. Penumbra’s, dealings with the books in the 24-hour bookstore. Revealing a 500 year old secret society becomes Jannon’s smallest surprise in a story filled with mysterious ventures. However, the mystery only adds to the overall charm of this fun and easy read. With a protagonist that is seriously funny in a setting like Silicone Valley not much could go wrong with this novel. Sloan has
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created a story that is contemporary and very much a geek’s work of art. His characters use all forms of modern communication such as texting, e-mailing, Facetime and live chat. However, Sloan delves deeper than just the average techie and brings us characters like Kat, who works for Google and plays the vital role of portraying the epitome of new technology. She wrestles with questions about the power of developing technology and becomes obsessive about finding immortality through cyber space. She is juxtaposed against the elder bookish bibliophile that is Mr. Penumbra, who represents traditional learning and research without the help
... it seems to have been tickling at the back of the human mind even before Luke Skywalker began finding digital messages coming from intelligence systems in a galaxy far, far away. of the Internet. Also carrying loaded questions about immortality, Penumbra believes his answers lie in the stacks and stacks of books found in his bookstore. This leads to the opening question and the topic in which Sloan so candidly dapples. Can a new generation full of technological advances that blow the mind coexist with the generation of traditional methods and physical research? The answer is found in Sloan’s main character. Throughout the story, Jannon uses both digital and physical books, papers, programs and people to gain information; giving the audience a refreshing reassurance that in our day and age both mediums can in fact coexist. The current feel of the novel, through its tone and jargon, will appeal to the younger crowd. However, anyone who appreciates an engrossing story will enjoy this book. Article By: Sarah Draper
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s Texans, southern hospitality just runs in our blood. I’m thinking if we could mix the “hospitality” of the south with the “hip” of the west coast, we could make our guests feel welcome this holiday season. By now, chances are you’ve started prepping for the holidays. With each passing year, I feel like this season is more and more about just being together with family and friends. As we snuggle in for the winter hibernation months, here is a checklist to create a cozy, yet hip environment for those treasured guests passing through town.
Greetings
Personalize the room with a welcome note! Grab a vintage replica postcard from your town, write a note on the back and display it on the dresser for their arrival. This personalizes the space and makes guests feel welcome right off the bat!
Take hospitality a step further and print a list of your favorite local restaurants to try, This makes nights eating out sound better. My husband and I have used AirBNB.com quite a bit while traveling, and some of our favorite hosts were ones that took the time to recommend the best eateries around town.
The Painfully Obvious
I feel obligated to speak on behalf of those clutter bugs out there…(I’m a recovering clutter bug, so no judgment here). Clean out the clutter in your guest bedroom if you expect company. No time to clean? Fine. Then, just hide it. (Not in the guest bedroom closet.) Here are some other "must-dos."
Comfortable sheets, plenty of blankets and two options for pillows (soft versus firm) are essentials for restful nights. Pendleton Woolen Mills makes perfect wintry blankets, if you want to spruce up the bedding. Or, keep it personal with a family heirloom quilt as the coverlet.
Create empty space in the dresser drawers and closet. Provide extra hangers in the closet. Prevent stumped toes, and dedicate a space for your guests' luggage.
Put a portable fan in the room for sound ambiance, and your guests will sleep like a baby.
Check all light bulbs in the room.
Make sure there is a small waste basket in the bedroom.
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Stay Plugged In The cold reality is we are an electronic generation. Make sure your guests have an easy way to stay connected while they are away from home. Provide a convenient outlet next to the bed with a power strip to plug in all their electronics. Provide a note in the room with the WiFi information. A bedside lamp is also essential for overnight guests.
Creature Comforts Put together separate “His” and “Hers” toiletry bags for your loved ones. Some of my favorite beauty products are ones my friends gave me to try. Buy a local, handmade soap, candle or your favorite shampoo in a travel size bottle. Wooden toothbrushes are always fun! (P.S. Don’t settle for knocking this out in the travel section at your local retailer… buy from unique, local or handmade artists.)
Get Dressed With guests in the house, the bathroom is always in high demand. Create a vanity area in the guest bedroom. A few items to consider: a tabletop makeup mirror, a small dish for special jewelry, a full-length mirror, a tray for toiletries.
Dedicate a place for the bath towels. I love using decorative wooden ladders for displaying towels. Stage the ladder in the guest bedroom so the towels are easy to grab, and not to be confused with other guests’ towels. Serena & Lily has a teak ladder that’s perfect for this use. Buy a cloth laundry bag for guests to use during their stay. Check out the “Canvas Laundry Bag” from the “Clean Slate” collection at Crate & Barrel.
Engage The Senses A long time ago, I learned that great design should engage all the senses. When you walk into a room, you should be stimulated by the smell, sight, sound, texture and even the taste of a space. Now apply this rule of design to your guest bedroom. I’ll give you a jump start of ideas. Smell: Winter inspired candle scents; Taste: Self serve tea and coffee tray with a wire basket of fresh fruit; Touch: House slippers by the bed; Sight: Hang art on the walls in the guest bedroom; Sound: Bedside radio or iPad docking station for holiday tunes. (Check out the vintage inspired Crosley radios for a cute bedside clock/radio combo). If
If you target the five senses, your guests are sure to feel at home when they're away from home. Whatever you do, I urge you to make the guest space feel lived in… this is the key to comfort. Try this: introduce life into an otherwise lonely room by adding fresh flowers and houseplants.
Save The Best For Last
When I think of staying with family during the holidays, I cannot help but think of my Grandmother. Every night I stayed with her, she would make a plate of saltine crackers and peanut butter, with a full glass of water. Yes, I had already brushed my teeth for the night… but I was on vacation when I was at her house. Whether it’s a mint on their pillow or cookies and milk, a bedtime snack is always a treat for your guests! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the stress of prepping your home for the holidays, but this year I hope you’ll see it from a different perspective. Hosting family and friends is like letting someone into your world for a bit. Take the time to be thoughtful, and your guests will feel loved.
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Article By: Caitlin Giddens Photos Courtesy Of: Sons of Fathers and Abby Line
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t’s a familiar story. Two songwriters find each other and discover their kindred minds, recruit more band members and find indescribable harmony on stage. So what makes Sons of Fathers different? The answer is in their band name: these artists are just like their fans. They’re simply sons of fathers, gifted with musical talent, a way with words and now a growing and loyal fan base. Vocalist/guitar player Paul Cauthen was born and raised in Tyler. At a young age, church hymns fostered Cauthen’s passion for music. His grandfather taught 7-year-old Cauthen how to play guitar. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2005, then moved to Colorado to cut his teeth in bluegrass music. A few years later, Cauthen met David Beck in San Marcos and found his musical match. “We started writing songs and went to New York in the middle of recording,” Cauthen explained. “In New York, we went to an old pub and stayed there until about 4 a.m. We decided when we got back [to Texas] we were going to join forces and write songs and start a band.” After teaming up with a drummer named Dees, the band recorded a self-titled debut album in 2011. This album shows the band’s grass roots with lyrics like “I’m the son of my father, that ain’t never gonna change” in their flagship song "Sons of Fathers." The album was well-received for its smooth lyrics and rich harmonious melodies. “On the first record we just went into the studio, grabbed some musicians and put it down,” Cauthen said. “This record [Burning Days] really displays what we really brought to the table as far as our depth of song writing and depth of tonality with the record.” Now, the band is comprised of five members: Paul, David, Dees, Tony and Cullen. Together, they produce a soulful sound that is anything but generic. Sons of Fathers has a similar style as the Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons, but they're not a replica of these bands. Their music has depth because each musician is talented and in tune with the others. “Everybody is just a stud at what they do, so we've just gotten better and better and better,” Cauthen said of the band. “We haven’t gone backward once. When you lose a player, you think, ‘Oh no, we are about to lose a five minute stand.’ No, it has been for the right reasons.” The band reaches beyond one genre; instead it's a refreshing culmination of their influences. Cauthen loves “the grandiose and pep sounds in The Beach Boys” and the style of Michael Jackson. Cauthen added, "... And the gospel sounds of my upbringing. That did it for me. That taught me how to sing and how to read music. It taught me everything." In addition to their albums, Sons of Fathers has made a name for themselves with passionate, and sometimes outrageous, performances. Beck doesn't forget where some of the band's preliminary concerts were held. “We had a lot of our first shows in Tyler,” Beck said. “We played at Lago del Pino and places like that, then kept on swapping songs … it grew and grew until we decided to go to New York.” Not unlike Lennon and McCarthy, Cauthen and singer David Beck know how to balance each other in song writing. “We both write and come up with words and melodies, and it’s like you black out, wake up and there’s a song written,” Beck said. “You don't know where it came from. Those are usually the best songs – the ones where B SC ENEMAG. COM
"Sons of Fathers seems to be rising in its own steam … Burning Days showcases their impossible-to-define stew of county, folk, rock and gospel.” you turn around and it's just laying there and you don't remember how it got there. When you try too hard stuff doesn't turn out right.” Cauthen agreed and said, “When me and Dave are writing together there is always a third party and we cant pick what it is. ” When you listen to one of their songs, the lyrics flow seamlessly. The songs say what we as listeners want to say, when we don't have the right words. Their sophomore album “Burning Days” gained the band some covetable reviews with NPR and Rolling Stone. NPR said, “Sons of Fathers seems to be rising in its own steam … Burning Days showcases their impossibleto-define stew of county, folk, rock and gospel.” Sons of Fathers played at Austin City Limits this October and has plans to kill every stage they see. “Our booking agent used to say, ‘Paul you are too loud. You are playing too loud,’” Cauthen said. “Now when we play they’re like, ‘Turn it up! Turn it up! Turn it up!’ We’re getting to that level where people realize that we are bringing the heat. We have got a lot of passion and a lot of energy and you can definitely feel that when you come to a show.” And Sons of Fathers isn't done tearing down the roof both on and off the stage. The band members see Sons of Fathers as a business and treat it that way. Their songs may qualify as “easy listening,” but these guys don't take it easy. “In this business, you have the 8 to 5 job [writing and practicing] and then you have your real job when you get on stage,” Cauthen explained. “Finally, we have built up a company around the band where we have our own booking agency, we have our own publicist when needed and we have promotions. Dees is taking care of our social media. Everybody's got a job.” Sons of Fathers plays across the country, but they still make frequent visits to East Texas, where Cauthen's music career began. “When I go back to East Texas, it's like a reunion,” Cauthen said. “It's hard not to party like an animal because they are the people you had your first beer with. I remember trying to play The Beatles or Bob Dylan in Tyler … it goes way back.”
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LAUREN SARTAIN, PAYTON SARTAIN, BROOKS SARTAIN, RILEY SARTAIN, CHRIS SARTAIN
VIRGINIA BEALL, SHARON WYNNE
Guests and tourists had a chance to meet the 2013 Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Court and see the gowns up close at the Queen’s Tea on October 19, at the Tyler Rose Garden. “Raindrops On Roses And Other Favorite Things” served as the theme for the 80th year of the festival with Queen Rachel Vanderpool Clyde and Duchess of the Rose Growers Taylor Brooke Carroll. The event featured some of Queen Rachel’s favorite things including touches from her favorite European city: Florence, Italy. The garden was decorated with white roses, a mini-duomo with a chandelier inside and punch for guests with the queen’s favorite baked goods from Sister2Sister Cookies.
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NICK BOOTH, CURTIS RILEY, TREY ROWE
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Article By: Noel Martin
The sad fact remains that a 10-year-old Canon 1D at 4 megapixels will blow anything taken on the 41 megapixel Nokia Lumix camera phone out of the water. Buying strictly based on how many megapixels a camera has is a mistake most consumers make today. Walking into Best Buy and seeing an aisle full of cameras, all shapes and sizes, the first thing that pops into most peoples minds is, “Which camera has the greatest megapixels?" The technical aspects of this misconception will come later. But to clear up any confusion: that is without a doubt, not the first feature to strive for. In today's market, a buyer has to be educated or companies will feed off of that lack of knowledge and use it against you. So take the time required and do the homework. It will be well worth it in the end when you find the perfect camera. When on the hunt for an addition to the camera family, here are a few things to consider.
The Megapixel Myth: When purchasing a camera, megapixels are one of the most important aspects to consider ... wrong!
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hat moment when the groom smiles after seeing his beautiful bride for the first time, the hug a grandmother gives to her grandchild after a long period of being separated or someone's four-legged best friend as he falls asleep on the couch with his feet in the air ... These are the moments in life where owning a camera is priceless. These moments frozen in time will have one looking back smiling forever for generations to come. Here are just a few key factors buyers should be aware of when in the market for a new camera. The sad fact is that Facebook has size constraints and limits. Consequently, this is the end result of most images taken today. When doing very large prints, yes, megapixels are needed to a certain extent. However, if you are only posting images to Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest, then take it with your mobile device's built-in camera. After all, thanks to today's social media anybody can be a “photographer,” right?
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LENSES This info is mainly speaking to the point-and-shoot consumers out there. Located on the front of just about every lens on any camera is a small set of numbers that specify the focal range and f-stop capability (aperture size) of the camera. This number refers to the aperture size of the lens. The lower the number, the more light can be let through the lens increasing its ability to shoot in low light situations. On average cameras, one will see an f-stop value range from 3.5 to 5.6. This means at the widest angle of the lens, the camera is able to use an aperture of 3.5. At the furthest zoom point, the camera will use an aperture of 5.6. On more advanced cameras, there will be an f-stop from 2.8 all the way down to 1.2. These apertures allow for more light to enter the lens in darker situations, while also permitting the camera to shoot at faster shutter speeds with less blur. Just as a side note, the lower the f-stop (aperture) the less depthof-field can be achieved. Meaning: that creamy soft background (referred to as a bokeh) behind and in front of your subject will be increased. Be forewarned though, shooting at F:1.2 will make focusing very important as your depth-of-field may be so shallow your subject's nose will be in focus, but their eyes will be blurry. B S CE N E M A G.COM
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LENSES FOR DSLR For the digital SLR buyers out there, this discussion could go for days on end. Therefore, this will be more of a highlight to use when investigating the best lens. As mentioned above, if a photograph calls for frequent low-light situations, look for the same F/1.2, F/1.8 and F/2.8 first. Added image stabilization (which allows shooting at lower shutter speeds while maintaining a sharp, no-shake image) is a plus. Check the aperture blades in the lens' design.
SENSORS
A lens with only five blades tends to give those creamy out-of-focus areas of the bokeh a pentagon shape. Nine aperture blade lenses are superior at keeping those areas smooth and more circular, which is more appealing in photographs. Also, look for features like HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which allows a lens to focus rapidly and at a quieter volume. Remember, lenses will more than likely outlast your camera. So splurge a little extra for good quality glass.
The most important design element
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ISO is a setting that tells the camera how sensitive to be with lighting when it's coming through the lens. The lower the ISO number – the less sensitive the sensor will be with light that travels through the lens. The higher the ISO number – the greater the sensitivity will be with light that travels through the lens. Now, there is a trade-off when using higher ISOs to get a brighter picture quality in dark areas. The higher your ISO rises, the more noise (grain) will appear in the photo (primarily in the darker areas of the image). Double-check noise comparisons online and always read the consumer reviews posted for each product.
Sensors are one of the most important things to research when making a hefty purchase such as a DSLR camera. When researching a new camera purchase, which I personally do a lot of as a professional photographer, the first thing to consider are advancements in the sensors of the cameras on the market. Now it's time to get a little technical. The sensor on each camera houses millions of light-capturing wells, or cavities, called photosites. Each of these photosites have specific locations arranged in rows and columns, similar to a spreadsheet. A camera with a full-frame 35mm image sensor and a camera with an APS-C image sensor may have the same pixel count (for example, 16 MP), but the full-frame camera will allow better dynamic range, less noise and an improved lowlight shooting performance than an APS-C camera. This is because the full-frame camera has larger photosites than the APS-C camera. Therefore, more information can be captured per pixel. A fullframe camera sensor that shoots photographs at 36 megapixels has roughly the same pixel size as an APS-C camera that shoots at 16 megapixels. If it has more photosites crammed into the sensor, but they are smaller, it results in a lower overall image quality. N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3 No. 87
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or over a year, Rockstar Games teased us with key art, gameplay samples and the promise of new online activities for their franchise darling, Grand Theft Auto. Late September finally saw the release of the game's fifth installment and I couldn't wait to pop that shiny disc into my XBOX! Yes, I kissed my social life goodbye and fell into a month-long carpal tunnel inducing, hygiene ignoring, video game fest! And, it was time well spent! GTA 5 is one of the most immersive video game experiences I've ever had! You don't simply play the game as one character, but as three. Essentially, you are playing three stories simultaneously. GTA allows you to switch between these three characters at any point in the game, giving the player a much more satisfying sense of depth and complexity that has yet to be achieved in previous offerings. The characters range from a well-to-do former criminal now turned dad and a street youth trying to break into "the Biz," to a gun-selling psychopath who fancies himself more of an “entrepreneur.” First, the gameplay is extremely smooth; character movements have been greatly refined since GTA 4. The controller and weapon interface is much cleaner and easier to use. From tumbling while shooting to ducking for cover, the way the characters interact with their environment and other combatants is better than ever. The level of detail is, at times, breathtaking. The incredibly realistic vehicle damage never gets old to look at, even character
appearances change as they incur wounds. The world of GTA 5 is vast. Whether it's the dingy inner city that is Los Santos or the rolling desert sands of San Andreas, you're liable to get lost in a hurry. And it's fine if you do. Simply being in the world of GTA 5 is entertaining. You could ignore all your missions and still have a blast racing cars and creating mischief. But, once you start tackling the slew of missions surrounding each character, that is where the real fun begins. Of course, GTA 5 wouldn't be the mammoth sandbox title it is without a ton of side missions and game mods to keep your sweaty eyeballs glued to the TV screen. You can maintain a greater sense of game identity when you use these modifications to tweak your hair, wardrobe and the bevy of vehicles that spin around in the GTA universe. Through the admittedly distorted magnifying glass that is GTA 5's social commentary, the story lines are wonderfully engrossing. The screenplay is well written, as always, and the voice acting is spot on. Award-worthy performances were given by Shawn Fonteno, Ned Luke and Steven Ogg. One of GTA 5's biggest draws is its online gameplay. With the ability to team up with 16 of your online buddies, wreaking havoc across San Andreas can be a virtually endless task. Whether you are like me, a total soloist junkie, or more like Noel, a mulitplayer guru, there is a little something for everyone – if your Mom says it’s okay.
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Todd, you know I am not a big console fan. From an online PC gamer's perspective, how do you think GTA 5 fares in the massive online player world of gaming?
I know that the online gameplay is pretty awesome, but I have never really been into MMOs, the massive online gaming thing. I have always been more about the solo missions, playing through the story mode, etc. I have noticed a lot of “glitches” making it relatively easy to cheat in the GTA online economy – creating experience – breaking disparities between players who get modest money through completing multiplayer missions and those who’ve made millions by simply reselling the same car ad nauseam (among other tricks). Since I tend to play offline it hasn’t bothered me. If I have anything negative to say about this game, it’s more about the system I’m playing it on. The XBOX 360 has some pretty unbearable load times, especially if you want to reload to keep your current stats. I hear they are releasing a ‘Grand Theft Auto online’ Stimulus Package payment this week? What can we expect to see out of this and how will it help the modest (anti-cheaters) in the game? That’s great that they are patching the glitchy GTA economy, it will help level the playing field and will reimburse those who have fallen victim to other online “cheaters.” Although cheating is an ever evolving problem for online games, Rockstar is trying to stay on top of it! GTA is pretty awesome, I’ll give it that. And, yes, the online isn’t that impressive, but Rockstar is trying their best. Everyone will find a way to criticize the biggest game of the year, but even though the online isn’t spot on, patches are coming ... so be patient. N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3 No. 89
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