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photographer ferch graphic designer analee g. paz

writers valeria barcelo, ana chaverria, fernando de haro, gabriela enriquez, moon jamaluddin, noelle kurtz special thanks itzel magaña, celina diaz, griselda soto, lydia delfin, hector romero lecanda, katie gutierrez, sweet & sour, steve jobs, mafalda, grooveshark, nikon, facebook, and the city of las vegas in-house hairstylist gerardo baltazar at luxe salon

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es un honor darles la bienvenida a la segunda edición de Cream. Un esfuerzo hecho realidad que nos permite, en esta ocasión, darle una voz y espacio al arte y la cultura resaltando cinco notables estudiantes de ballet en un increíble concepto fotográfico.

Nuestra intención es crear una atmósfera distinta a la que comúnmente se ve, además de utilizar lugares de los dos Laredos con personalidad propia. Siguiendo la línea artística, no hay nada tan interesante como experimentar desde cero una obra de arte.

Así sucedió con el proyecto “En Blanco” el cual nos dejó gratamente impresionados y pone de relieve la calidad del talento local.

Por último, en nuestras páginas saludamos a Evelyn Sames Cain por la gran trayectoria de su familia y el tiempo que brinda para ayudar a nuestra comunidad. Cream es una revista creada con inagotable pasión por un reducido grupo de personas con la visión de crear algo positivo para la ciudad, de innovación constante, así como el brindar a nuestros lectores un escape de lo cotidiano. ¡Gracias por apoyarnos!

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hard to believe, but just a few weeks ago I celebrated my company’s first year anniversary. I remember that day when I dared to march into the tax office and registered the name “Momo Catering”; never had I imagined that I could put the letters CEO after my name. But I guess everything is possible with a little talent and a big appetite. With a passion to feed people and a degree in finance and accounting in my back pocket, I share my kitchen experiences hoping that I will inspire you–if not to cook then to find your own passion and live it.

Growing up as my mom’s right hand in the kitchen, I learned a thing or two about chopping and about life. For a long time though, I know she didn’t have the confidence in me to even butter a piece of toast. I remember one time she trusted me with the skillet to sauté some onions while she went to the basement to get other ingredients. Lo and behold, I stayed true to my responsibilities and stirred….and stirred…until the onions were scorched.

“I said sauté, not burn!”

What a sad day. Poor mother. Luckily I didn’t get rid of the apron then. How much I would have missed!

As with any trade, you find that people try to follow every rule by the book instead of letting their own creativity flourish to express their talents in their own way. For example, I often hear of novice cooks that attempted to make dish xyz but would end up tossing it because some A private chef and caterer in Houston, element just wasn’t right. Don’t throw it away! she was born in Bangladesh and brings Remember, when it comes to food you can always a new light to the traditional flavors. salvage it! Unless of course your turkey looks like Find more about Momo Catering it stuck its head into an electric socket. on Twitter, Yelp, or Facebook.

I often get the same question from people, “if you didn’t go to culinary school, where did you learn to cook?”

Any art form that I have had a passion for, I have taught myself. I started by researching the cultures and background of food to understand the concept and the basic flavors. Also, there were many long distance phone calls to my mom asking about homemade dishes we grew up devouring and what the secrets to those dishes were!

You see, the point is that the kitchen is your canvas. It does not have to be one certain way. Be creative and work with what you have to make your own masterpiece in anything you do.

As with any business, success only comes from what you put in. The countless hours (and countless more to come I’m sure) I spent organizing, reorganizing, researching, and formatting business papers and menus were half the fun.

Knowing things will develop and grow over the years ahead gives me the confidence and drive to keep pursuing my dreams. moon jamaluddin

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THE CARING HEART i first came to laredo in...

1976 after working in Brownsville for one year. I loved the culture and the area so when there was an opportunity to return to the border I took it. Laredoans taught me how to listen, learn, and empathize in two languages which prepared me for my work in Guatemala. When I completed my work there, I could have gone back to Springfield, but I told them Laredo was my home. my calling began…

at 12 when I first met the Sisters of Mercy. I was impressed with how they invited people of every age to be part of their ministry. Through them, I worked many years with the elderly at a retirement home; and when I began my nursing studies in

St. Louis, they continued teaching me by serving the most poor.

I was engaged to be married when my mother died; however, I realized that I wanted to immerse myself in their mission. Fortythree years later I can say I’ve loved every minute. my mission work…

is inspired by the strength, resilience and compassion of the women who come to Casa de Misericordia. One woman left 17 years of abuse when her son told her, “If dad hits you one more time, I will kill him.” She knew then that keeping her family together and healthy meant leaving. After rebuilding her life with us, she is now a regular volunteer.

THE ARTISTIC EYE my motivation comes from...

everything—life experiences, dreams, nightmares, music, my environment. I have a saying, “Art surrounds us. It is everywhere, dying to be noticed. Imagination is the key which unlocks It.” My favorite painting is the one I have yet to paint. You should always stay hungry and open to new ideas, but most important of all, always be true to yourself and only paint what moves you. currently i’m working on...

a collection of sketches which usually come out of boredom and letting my idle hands think for themselves. They’re a window into the subconscious. I’m also collaborating with local writer Michael Joseph Dole; we take turns either writing or drawing whatever comes to mind with the goal of filling a journal with raw ideas. Some pretty interesting notions have come forth and we are close to completing and publishing it.

another project i have...

is live art paintings. I think it’s a great way to get art enthusiasts involved in the creation process and also make new aficionados.

I’m painting the pieces upside down; it’s a very old and interesting teaching exercise. my digital works are on hold...

now that I have decided to go back to the roots of art. However, you can still see some of my work at http://community.ovationtv. com/rodart316

THE CULTURAL VOICE developing and promotion of culture…

has been a very rewarding career experience. I’ve worked in this field independently and now as a public official. I learned a lot when I participated at the state level in the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the state of Tamaulipas, and in the coordination of the Festivales de la Raza y de la Frontera. I also had the opportunity to be a part of Centro Cultural del Museo Reyes Meza and Estación Palabra since their inception. to foster culture in los 2 laredos…

I have a great team in my department. We are very passionate about our vocation and work equally hard inside a museum or in a neighborhood.

my interest in this field…

began 25 years ago. My colleagues Esther Oviedo, Lupita Carrasco and I started Raíces; we would set up art exhibits, bring concerts, etc. In 1989 we founded with other dear friends La Asociación Civil Cultural Fronteriza to promote different cultural expressions on both sides of the border. Among other things, we’ve premiered important films to further the interest in the Mexican cinema. I consider myself lucky; living on the border has given me a broader perspective on things. Culture can unite us. Culture is the main antidote against social crisis.

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As the 5th generAtion, first femAle owner And the greAt-greAt-greAt-grAnd dAughter of williAm J. sAmes, founder of sAmes motor CompAny, evelyn sAmes CAin Continues A legACy spAnning 100 yeArs. william j. sames, a Connecticut-born entrepreneur, started an insurance business in Cuba. He traveled to the Yucatan where he fell ill. His doctors suggested he return to the Laredo for medical treatment.

After his convalescence, W. J. Sames partnered with J.R. Moore in a wholesale and grocery business. They shipped in 3 Ford Model Ts and started Laredo Auto Sales. As business boomed, J.R. and W. J. decided to split the businesses and with a coin toss, W. J. won the dealership and Sames Motor Company was born.

Sames’ entrepreneurial success story exemplifies the American Dream.

Since its humble beginnings in a grain warehouse in downtown Laredo where W.J. Sames put together Texas’ first Ford Model T, Sames Motor Company has grown to include eight dealerships, a real estate company, and a finance company with locations in Laredo, Austin and Corpus Christi.

“Last year was one of our most difficult years in history and we are grateful to our customers and employees who helped pull us through” says Evelyn Sames Cain.

“Although economical times remain uncertain, we have to continue to move forward. My father (Hank Sames) always encouraged me to work hard and do what I love. Like his forefathers, he gave me the opportunity of an education and never forced me into the family business. His reverse psychology worked!

After graduating from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, I worked as a buyer for a major department store chain and ran my own business for a few years. On one of my visits home, my father asked me to take a look at his

Marketing plan. Looking turned into developing then implementing and five years later, he’s got me as the General Manager running the Sames Honda Dealership and my husband Ryan Cain as the General Manager of Sames Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Budget Centers! Looking back, I didn’t have a chance. My dad comes from a long line of great salesmen!”

able to contribute to our community.

Giving back is a priority! Mission: Give Laredo is going on its fifth year with each year surpassing the previous. Last year we incorporated a telethon with the help of our local station KGNS. Through the Mission Give: Laredo Telethon and Drive, and we were able to raise more than $100,000.00 along with four 60-foot containers of household goods, clothing and food.

Our community really came together and helped us meet and exceed or goals even amidst the less-than-favorable economical times.”

With gasoline running through her veins, Evelyn says “Finding the balance between work and personal time is a constant challenge. I love what I do and it is hard to stop revving the engine!” When i love whAt i do she takes a moment to 1, 2010 marked the And it is hArd to June exhale, Evelyn loves to travel official 100th Anniversary with her husband Ryan. of Sames Motor Company. stop revving “Experiencing other cultures “We want to share this the engine. and environments, inspires momentous occasion with us to think outside the box the community, it’s time and incorporate positive to celebrate!” says Evelyn.

–e.s. experiences as best practices in our professional and The fun-filled Sames 100th personal life. Learning to Anniversary Fiesta is a slow down and enjoy life is a weekend scheduled to start challenge but it is a necessary on Saturday, September part of regaining focus and 18 and features local developing ideas.” Evelyn musical favorite, La Mafia. also spends time hunting, Sames is also giving away cooking, and hanging out with her family a brand-new 2011 Ford Fiesta to a lucky and friends.

Laredoan during the event.

Evelyn’s philanthropic ventures require an exorbitant amount of time. As chairperson of WBCA’s Jalapeño Festival, originally co-founded by her father Hank Sames, and Mission Give Laredo, a benefit for the Bethany House, Evelyn’s time management skills are put to the test. “True success means being

We look forward to celebrating more great milestones with Sames Motor Company as they kick-off their next 100!

Congratulations to Evelyn and the entire team at Sames Motor Company!

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¿Cómo fue la experiencia de trabajar juntos?

Bueno, nosotros crecimos haciendo las cosas juntos y desde los siete años comenzamos a bailar en Buenos Aires.

Aprendimos baile estudiando videos de Michael Jackson y poco a poco fuimos incorporando en nuestra rutina diferentes estilos de baile y nuevas formas de arte como la música, el cine, escribir, cantar, componer y tocar piano. Este oficio es nuestra vida, no lo vemos como un trabajo porque nos dedicamos, siempre juntos, a lo que toda la vida soñamos y buscamos.

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En esta edición de CREAM tuvimos la oportunidad de platicar en exclusiva desde Nueva York con parte del elenco de la película Step Up 3D. Los Gemelos Lombard nos contaron acerca de este nuevo film que está lleno de música, baile y sorpresas. A través de esta entrevista podrán también conocer un poco mas de la trayectoria e inspiración de estos talentosos artistas.

¿Qué significa para ustedes este film?

Una película de Disney significa mucho para cualquier artista. Tuvimos la oportunidad de ser coreógrafos, algo que nunca habíamos hecho pues siempre nos hemos consideramos intérpretes. Ya antes habíamos hecho cortometrajes por nuestra cuenta sin la ayuda de un director pero trabajar bajo la dirección de Jon Chu , quien incluso nos dejó improvisar, fué una experiencia increíble. Gracias a esta película crecimos artísticamente. ¿Qué ritmos escucharemos en Step Up 3D? La música contemporánea que se escucha en la radio hoy en día como Pop, R&B, y hip hop.

¿Por qué es especial esta película?

Lo lindo de Step Up 3D es que es un film familiar, es una historia musical para todas las edades y tiene mucha energía. Es una película que tiene algo para todos. Los jóvenes a los que les gusta mucho el baile van a salir muy impresionados. Aquellos que no se sientan atraídos por el baile, también se van a divertir porque al estar en 3D van a ver cosas totalmente inusuales.

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el arte y la cultura son fundamentales en el desarrollo de las grandes ciudades del mundo y del ser humano. En Laredo y Nuevo Laredo, estas manifestaciones, a través de los años, se han ido fortaleciendo hasta convertirse en actividades con mayor crecimiento e importancia por su contribución al desarrollo económico y social.

La música, la danza, las artes escénicas y visuales, entre otras expresiones podemos admirar en el diario acontecer de los dos Laredos. Más sin embargo, hay uno en especial que brilla con luz propia por su gran popularidad y distinción.

En esta segunda edición de Cream, en nuestro continuo afán por realzar nuestra cultura y nuestra gente, abrimos un espacio al ballet con una sesión especial de fotos con cinco notables exponentes de esta gran disiplina. Hemos querido también resaltar la belleza, historia y recuerdos de sitios que el tiempo ha dejado grabado en estas ciudades hermanas.

andrea gonzález, cristina hornedo, paulina gonzález, roxana perez, roxana sáenz

Hoy en día, nuestras ciudades cuentan con un gran número de estudiantes de danza clásica. La gran mayoría comienza a muy temprana edad inspiradas por sus madres quiénes les inculcaron el amor hacia las puntas y el tutú.

cristina hornedo, 19 antigua estación de tren • laredo, texas

La danza me ha enseñado a ser dedicada.

Bailar me apasiona.

Aunque empezó muy pequeña, fue hasta la adolescencia cuando tomó la danza en serio. Estudia Danza Contemporánea en Point Park University de Pittsburgh. Sueña con viajar con una compañía de ballet y poder enseñar algún dia.

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El ballet representa una gran disciplina tanto física como mental y requiere innumerables horas de práctica, esfuerzo y dedicación.

Además, es un foro artístico que une al público en un mismo sentir. En la danza, el arte y la belleza se mezclan por medio de la creatividad y pasión que estas bailarinas expresan en cada uno de sus movimientos.

Gracias a las distintas academias de danza de la localidad, el ballet sigue impulsándose cada vez más contribuyendo al desarrollo cultural de los dos Laredos. Maestras con gran trayectoria continúan dejando un legado invaluable en cada una de sus estudiantes. Cream, aplaude y reconoce tan loable labor e invita a todos nuestros lectores a apoyar los diferentes movimientos artísticos que día con día llenan de vida, color y energía a nuestras dos ciudades.

paulina gonzález, 19 archivo histórico • nuevo laredo, tamaulipas

La delicadeza y elegancia hacen del ballet un arte muy bello.

Define al ballet como una disciplina que requiere esfuerzo físico y mental. Prefiere la danza contemporánea. Ha estudiado con el Ballet Ruso de Monterrey, con el Ballet Nuevo Siglo, y en la Escuela de Danza Superior.

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Bailar es un idioma universal que todos pueden entender.

Tenía un año cuando empezó a estudiar siguiendo los pasos de su madre.

Tuvo su primer papel importante en El Mago de Oz. Bailando desahoga sus emociones.

Espera bailar hasta que ya no pueda caminar.

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Danzar requiere fuerza física y mente alerta.

Aprecia el tiempo que le dedica porque el ballet la relaja. Le gusta estar en constante aprendizaje. Alicia en el País de las Maravillas es su ballet preferido. Anhela llegar a interpretar un papel principal.

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Me encanta aprender pasos y detalles nuevos al bailar.

Prefiere el ballet clĂĄsico al moderno. Practicar ballet la ha enseĂąado a tener paciencia, relajarse y controlar su cuerpo y sus emociones. Es extrovertida y pone todo su ser al bailar.

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Las ondas radiales del 94.1 FM de IMAGEN RMX vibran con la presencia de una de las personalidades mรกs destacadas de la republica RMX, y ahora traspasando fronteras te presentamos en nuestras pรกginas a Eduardo Vargas y su Rock Garden.

CCM // Platícanos un poquito acerca de tu programa. ¿Cómo se llama, y cuál es tu formato?

EV // Mi programa se llama Rock Garden y es un programa 100% musical. Lo que hacemos es un recorrido musical de los 60’s hasta nuestro tiempo; un recorrido por las décadas; especializándonos pues en el rock pero manejamos también algunas variaciones.

CCM // ¿Cómo empieza un día común de Rock Garden? ¿Cómo preparas tu programa y dices—“Hoy voy a poner tal canción?”

EV // Cuándo despierto tengo 1 o 2 canciones en mente, y partiendo de esas dos canciones programo el día y dependiendo del timing de la canción voy sacando las otras canciones para hacer una línea de tiempo, pero que tenga una secuencia musical para que la línea si esta en 120 beats, todas las canciones estén en 120 beats. Quizá acabamos un poquito más rápido pero le damos esa continuidad al programa de canción en canción. Las canciones en el programa no se repiten nunca, en ningún programa.

Ahorita vamos en el programa 130 y van 1,300 canciones; la idea es seguir así. Es un recorrido en serie musical.

CCM // Eduardo, compártenos algunas de tus influencias Hoy en día, ¿qué te motiva como locutor?

EV // Pues mira, yo soy una persona muy auditiva, comencé a tomar clases de música a los 4 años. Estudié guitarra clásica; mi tendencia básica, o mis pilares, son la música clásica. Después anduve vagando en algunas bandas de rock 7 u 8 años de mi vida; y a partir de ahí empezó a interesarme lo que es ya realmente el rock. Soy una persona que me gusta leer mucho y leo mucha historia musical.

Realmente, me voy por etapas. En este momento llevo 2 o 3 semanas leyendo acerca del punk; luego cambio a algo más “indie,” algo más de metal, algo más clásico de los 60’s, y si le ponemos nombre a mis tendencias pues me gusta todo lo que es

el rock progresivo. Me encanta Yes. Me gusta muchísimo el rock psicodélico, me gusta el metal, me gusta más o menos las bases del metal, y las nuevas tendencias del rock también me fascinan.

Nuevo Laredo lo que están poniendo en Querétaro, por ejemplo, sin importar si estás a 1,700 Km. de distancia.

CCM // ¿Qué te motiva para levantarte en la mañana y hacer un programa fresco e interesante en IMAGEN RMX?

EV // Yo empecé como locutor comercial.

Yo hago marcas, eso es la parte de radio en cabina. Hago comerciales desde hace 11 años. Ahorita estoy haciendo McDonald’s para Estados Unidos, hago Sprite y Coca Cola para Latinoamérica, hago Banco Azteca, Elektra e Itálica para México.

He hecho doblaje mucho tiempo y tengo una agencia de Diseño de Audio llamada Audio Buro.

EV // Yo la verdad hago como si le estuviera poniendo la música a mis amigos en una fiesta. Me tardo 5 o 6 horas en escoger 10 canciones y cada canción que pongo es por algo, tiene alguna razón, no es nada más al azar. La idea es que la gente que

CCM // ¿Cuánto tienes en la radio?

La idea es que la gente que está escuchando el programa se contagie de la historia que estoy platicando de cada canción. está escuchando el programa se contagie de la historia que estoy platicando de cada canción y más o menos llegar al mismo canal. Entonces, me gusta esa química que se hace con la gente. Realmente funciona muy bien.

CCM // Platícanos de la cadena radiofónica a la que pertenece IMAGEN RMX. EV // Mira, RMX es parte de GRUPO IMAGEN, la cual es una estación de contenido hablado, pero RMX se enfoca en la parte musical. Es una estación que se transmite desde diferentes partes de la República. Cada hora cambia el lugar de transmisión. Por ejemplo, a las 3:00 p.m. empezamos en el D.F., a las 4:00 p.m. seguimos en Torreón, a las 5:00 p.m. seguimos en Querétaro, a las 6:00 y 7:00 p.m. otra vez en el D.F., a las 8:00 p.m. nos vamos a Guadalajara. Entonces, va cambiando para ser una estación un poquito más global, y salirnos de la plaza local. Esa es la idea. Toda la programación se transmite desde un lugar diferente hacia todas las demás direcciones. Para que tú puedas estar escuchando aquí en

CCM // Por este medio mucha de la gente que te escucha, tendrá la oportunidad de ver tus fotos y saber quién está tras el micrófono. ¿Hay algún mensaje que les quieras enviar a través de este espacio?

EV // Estoy agradecido de venir por acá, me encanta conocer gente, y la gente que trabaja en la estación. Me encanta verles las caras porque yo los leo siempre en Facebook o en Twitter y ellos me escuchan; pero no tenemos la oportunidad de vernos. Estamos a miles de kilómetros y pues realmente es un placer para mi trabajar para ustedes. Porque a final de cuentas trabajo para la gente que escucha este programa, que escucha esta estación y espero estar aquí mucho tiempo.

ALGO NUEVO / PARA TU PLAYLIST The xx “es una banda que esta haciendo ahorita unas cosas muy interesantes”

Muse “es una de esas bandas que aunque no es tan nueva tienes que escucharla y verla en vivo si es posible” conectate con eduardo

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Cream estuvo en esta reunión entre amigas donde Ashley Longoria y Stephanie Alston presentaron una increíble colección de accesorios de moda la cual fue disfrutada por todas las invitadas de esta amena tardeada.

a guide to austin’s fall music festival austin city limits music festival returns this fall to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The annual event, in its ninth year, will take place at the 46acre park October 8-10. This year’s headliners are the Eagles, Muse, and Phish. Other acts scheduled to perform include The Strokes, M.I.A., Flaming Lips, Vampire Weekend, and Band of Horses. The festival showcases plenty of indie bands; but with over 130 acts to see, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

While the festival is known for its musical offerings, attendees can also enjoy local restaurants and shopping on site. Austin eateries such as

P. Terry’s Burger Stand, Torchy’s Damn Good Tacos, and Stubb’s BBQ opened food stands at last year’s festival (the list of 2010 participants isn’t up yet). Independent music store Waterloo Records also had a tent at the fest last year where patrons could not only buy CDs and vinyl, but also meet and get autographs from several ACL bands.

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For additional information, including set times and transportation guidelines, head over to aclfestival.com.

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le encanta utilizar los rojos, azules fuertes y diferentes tonos de dorado.

revoltura amelie arguindegui Le dí este titulo a mi zapato porque tuve muchas ideas a la vez y traté de usarlas todas ya que me resulta difícil, por lo general, definirme por una sola. En todos mis proyectos se me facilita utilizar diferentes ideas. Trabajar sobre lienzo no es mi fuerte; prefiero crear usando cosas poco convencionales. Me inclino más por las pinturas acrílicas y los marcadores para mis creaciones.–A.A.

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ciclos de vida laura salido Soy una apasionada de la naturaleza. Me encanta descubrir la belleza hasta en las cosas más pequeñas. Klimt y Miró son dos de mis pintores predilectos. Para esta pieza me inspiré en un árbol, símbolo de vida, que ya he usado antes. Decidí utilizar tonos naturales y colores metálicos para representar la cosecha y la vida. Los patrones y repeticiones dan la sensación de movimiento. El pantalón, aparte de dar un efecto divertido, me sirvió de lienzo para darle forma al tronco cuyas raíces se fortalecen con el tiempo. –L.S.

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Pintar cada día se ha convertido para mí en una necesidad de expresar una idea o un sentimiento. He aprendido a tener seguridad para manifestar esta necesidad en cualquier forma. En este tenis me he inspirado en algunos diseños de Gustav Klimt dándole la forma de un ave. Usé pinturas acrílicas, alambre forrado, piedras, y plumas para presentar esta obra.–F.P.

Mi diseño refleja mi pasión por la moda y el arte en general. Para mí el arte es una forma de expresión y entretenimiento para el público. Me gusta integrar elementos inesperados y opuestos. Por ejemplo, escogí dos colores suaves que son amarillo y rosa pálido y, para un toque inesperado, azul morado en el interior y la suela. Incorporé dos estilos, uno muy femenino con las rosas y el otro “edgy” o artístico con las rayas bicolor.

El diseño final es producto de capas de diferentes materiales: pintura de aerosol, yeso (gesso) como fijador y pintura acrílica. Usé pinceles delgados. –G.R.

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Commissions & Fees | Although commissions are a normal cost of investing, don’t give up most of your profits paying them. Most recently many online brokers have gone through a series of price cuts as a way to attract more investors. Such as waiving all trading commissions on certain exchange traded funds, offering free trades with new accounts, and with the size of trades increasing as shares tumble commissions per share are a thing of the past; many have opted for simpler alternatives such as flat fees per trade. That’s great news but as with anything else, don’t forget to read the fine print.

Sometimes these offers come with restrictions such as limits depending on value of the account, size of trades, and what investment vehicles are being traded.

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Customer serviCe & ACCount ACCessibility | Ever find yourself sitting at the phone going through a series of number punching and elevator music just to get someone on the phone? With a time sensitive thing such as investing this is probably not an ideal scenario. You want an active broker with effective representatives you can get on the phone quickly as it is not always possible to be at your computer. Software and Internet accessibility are also important; you might consider a broker who offers Internet-based accounts and does not require any particular software. Consider an accessible account access using the proper technology that lets you make investment decisions at any moment and from anywhere.

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so you are ready to get your hands in the market but you haven’t even looked at your first investment and already your first biggest decision is choosing an online broker.

Today, there are online brokers (also known as discount brokers) lined up at your door waiting to help with your investments needs.

These online brokers make it easier for you and me the average independent investor to get into the markets today. In recent years they have grown to become the most popular avenues to your traditional broker whom you traded with over the phone and had to have big pockets to invest with.

These online brokers offer some of the lowest trading costs and latest technology.

So with so many options and competitive costs, where do you start and how do you choose the right one for you?

Here are four main things to look at when shopping for one:

minimum Deposits | Online brokers vary in the amount of capital you must deposit to open and maintain your account. With today’s easy access to the markets, you are not required a lot of capital to start trading. Some online brokers allow you to open an account with as little as $500 or have no minimum balance requirements. However, you may be faced with costs such as maintenance fees and other restrictions. For instance, if you are a day trader most brokers will ask for a higher minimum balance and the opening of a margin account. If you are a longer-term investor, then a lower cash account could work for you. Such accounts only allow you to enter new trades as the cash of previously exited trades settle which typically take 1 or 2 days.

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teChnology, tools & serviCes | Access to market data, analysis, and research are also important. While the internet offers a mass portal to free market research, news, and other resources for your investment needs, you may be one that prefers the broker’s own proprietary information, education, and tools. Some brokers also offer message boards and forums where you can share and get ideas from other investors.

Know what your needs and preferences are because you do not want to pay higher costs for features you will not use.

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Finding the right broker is just as important as finding the right stock to invest in. Prioritizing your needs and what’s most important to you can make a huge difference in the outcome of your returns.

ana chaverria The 26 year old Texas native lives in New York City working as an account manager at an asset management firm pursuing her passion for finance and the markets.

buying pets is so last summer boo radley is a playful medium-sized dog from the laredo animal shelter, a densely— about two feet—Maltese mix. He’s small-standing with white and honey hair dragging down to his paws. He finds it hard to land when jumping up and down from the joy we bring to him as he looks at us through his one and only sweet, glimmering eye that makes even non-dog lovers fall madly for him. Like many other cats and dogs, Boo Radley (yes, I named him that after five seconds of meeting him) is a stray that was found badly injured. I can barely picture exactly what he—and every other animal in this situation—looked like before being rescued by the shelter: pleasantly roaming the streets searching for food, perhaps visiting his neighborhood dog friends, or maybe even playfully nipping and growling at cats.

There’s one thing you need to know about sheltered animals: they’re the whole package, guys. Really. The ongoing brooding self analysis of their entire life? Check. The sincerity ego mixed with loyalty and the fact that they went from rags to riches? Check.

Okay, so they may need extra care and some may not be a breed but a mix, but the true wonder is that it only takes a fifteen dollar vaccination to save the life of an innocent animal. Oh, and the super hero feeling afterward? Priceless.

“For two months, we got 2,400 animals and less than twenty percent got adopted,” says the graceful Lori Brizius sitting down in her office, as I tumultuously shake my mane in disbelief. “Spring time equals kittens. We get an overload and sometimes get here in the morning to kittens hanging inside grocery bags on the front door,” Brizius says. Eighty percent of the cats and dogs that come in are sick or are showing signs

of illness which leads the shelter to put them to sleep. This alone should convince everyone to stop pet overpopulation. We can do our share by simply neutering or spaying our own pets.

A year ago, on a soaking wet January morning, I visited our local animal shelter.

I walked in not expecting what I was about to see. The sight of over-sized cages massed along the yard and the sound of dogs barking in a grandstand crescendo instantly stole my heart. I knew then I was bound to fall under their spell. ‘Laredo Animal Shelter’ read the sign as I walked in, which I obviously misread it for ‘waiting for you in this yard, is your new best friend.’ To hear about it is one thing, but to experience it is truly another.The conflicted trip is hard and disconcerting because these animals are all so beautiful and indulgent.

It’s difficult to imagine that anyone would be unmoved or uncaring after seeing so many charming pups in one yard. At a certain point I begin recalling the scene in Breakfast at Tiffany’s when Audrey Hepburn finds Cat and keeps him throughout the entire movie.

Perhaps this may not make complete sense, but the fact that this street cat made Hepburn desperately run in the rain (in her amazing trench coat) searching after him never ceased to amaze me. Little did I know that on that same rainy day, I was going home with dog food, a bed, a glint of joy in my eye, and a Maltipoo soon to be named Mischa.

Unable to suppress the tears from my eyes, I leave the shelter without Boo Radley. On the plus side, I now come home to Mischa. And anyone who has experienced the intoxication and comfort of best friendship knows what I’m talking about. If you don’t, go to your local animal shelter, adopt a pet, and live happily ever after. gabriela enríquez

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Not looking for adopting?

No problem. The shelter is allowing you to foster a doggie or a kitty for half the adoption fee while simultaneously being up for adoption.

CONTACT LAREDO + NUEVO LAREDO The Laredo Animal Protective Society (956) 724-8364 2500 Gonzalez St. Laredo, Texas ANIMALSHELTER.ORG

Asociación Protectora de Animales de Nuevo Laredo A.C. (867) 712-4101 Lago de Chapala y Catemalco Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas protectoradeanimales.mex.tl

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