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Help save the world at Fair Park through Feb. 1. “The Marvel Experience: The World’s First Hyper-Reality Tour” comes to Fair Park on Friday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 1. Join S.H.I.E.L.D. and swing with Spider-Man, smash with Hulk and fly with Iron Man. See the world’s only 360-degree 3D stereo super theater. Tickets are $34.92 at ticketmaster.com. — Scott Barretto
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One Main Place redevelopment begins By Shalissa Colwell
of meeting space, including a primary ballroom overlooking the eastern courtyard. A Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, one-of-a-kind, glass-enclosed event space in Inc. and New Orleans-based KFK Group on the large western courtyard will provide an Tuesday announced an agreement to open ideal venue for weddings, social galas and a new Starwood-managed Westin hotel in business functions. the heart of downtown Dallas. The Westin The third floor of The Westin Dallas Dallas Downtown will open by December Downtown will be primarily dedicated to 2015 as part of an adaptive reuse project conference space and equipped with the latthat will transform the landmark One Main est in meeting technology. The 323 oversized Place complex into the city’s newest lifestyle guestrooms will include 21 expansive suites. development. Construction has already The 32nd floor will feature additional meetbegun, following KFK’s acquisition of the ing space with sweeping views of the Trinity one million square foot building in March of River, Victory Park, Reunion Tower and last year. The Westin Dallas Downtown will the historic West End, as well as a Starwood feature 323 luxurious guest rooms and exPreferred Guest® executive lounge, two tensive meeting facilities in a prime location. boardrooms, a Westin WORKOUT® studio, The Westin Dallas Downtown will and an indoor pool overlooking Main Street. anchor the redevelopment of the landmark “The new Westin Dallas Downtown office building known as One Main Place. will play a key role in the continuing resurPhoto by Thomas Garza Ideally situated in the heart of Dallas on gence of the City Center and beyond,” Dallas One Main Place at 1201 Main St. both Main Street and Elm Street, the vertical Mayor Mike Rawlings said. “Dallas is one of mixed-use property will feature a dedicated the fastest-growing cities in the country, and hotel entrance parallel to Elm Street and a second floor hotel lobby our tourism is booming as well. A high-quality hotel like Westin in the former banking hall. Hotel facilities will include a three meal will add even more momentum to the incredible revitalization of restaurant, a contemporary bar and more than 27,000 square feet our downtown and to the economic growth of our entire city.”
DESIGN DISTRICT
So retro cool, it will bowl you over
By David Mullen
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Photo courtesy by Perot Museum
Children play at the recently expanded robot arena. Perot Museum of Nature and Science features new 3D films “Tornado Alley 3D” and “Robots 3D” plus the recently-expanded robot arena. Plus, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with African-American music and storytelling as part of our “Countries, Cultures and Kids” program on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. For more information, go to perotmuseum.org. — Taylor McDonnell
Wellness Institute formed The Crow Collection of Asian Art announced on Wednesday the formation of the Wellness Institute, intended to be a bridge between Asian art and western well-being. Jacqueline Buckingham Photo courtesy of Crow Collection of Asian Art Anderson, a recogJacqueline Buckingham Anderson nized advocate in the practicing yoga. field of wellness and lifestyle medicine, will direct. crowcollection.org/learn/wellness. — Becky Mayad
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Ackels' Angle............................................................. 3 Along the Green Trail .............................................. 6 Charity Spotlight....................................................... 4 Classifieds.................................................................. 7 Community Calendar .............................................. 4 Dotty Griffith............................................................ 7 Fitness on the Trail ................................................... 3 House Call ................................................................ 2 Life on the Trail ........................................................ 2 Notes from the Editor............................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ............................................... 9 Scene Around Town.................................................. 8 Shop the Trail ........................................................... 8 Trail Lawyer .............................................................. 2 Trail to Good Health ................................................ 5 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
It is a striking use of reclaimed wood and refurbished equipment, designed to create a retro feel in an old Design District warehouse. The place has great food and drink, lots of parking and is right off of 1-35. It will bowl you over, and that is no joke. Architect Tom Weber (no relation to the famous bowling family) along with partner Craig Spivey have created a bowling alley and restaurant out of character at Irving Boulevard and Turtle Creek Boulevard, but so in character with the owners. After years of searching for financing, finding a location and acquiring used bowling equipment, Bowlounge is on a roll. “I had been working on the concept for three or four years until we found this location,” said Weber, who has a degree in Architecture from the University of Arkansas. “Once we got the financing, we started looking for the lanes. We knew we wanted to do reclaimed lanes. New lanes are exceptionally expensive and rarely get paid off, to the tune of $60 thousand to $80 thousand per lane.” They located a broker in Ft. Smith, Ark. through the internet and found that Longview (Texas) Lanes had been sold and shuttered. “When Longview Lanes was bought,” Weber said, “they were closed down by the competition
Photos by Can Turkyilmaz/Turk Studio
Bowlounge is a striking recreation of bowling centers from the past. named the Oil Bowl.” “We took everything out of the place, basically,” Weber said. “We picked out their best 12 lanes, picked out the best equipment and saved the best wood. We made all of our tables from the lanes. The bar is a lane, split in two.” The 14,000 square foot Bowlounge, at 167 Turtle Creek Blvd., has 12 lanes with automated scoring, old school ball returns and tables. The pin setters were made in Japan by Brunswick in 1966.
“When we found this building and took some measurements, we knew we found the place. We made the building owner a partner,” Weber said. Pillars from floor to ceiling separate the lanes. “When we came in here we knew it was going to be a hot area,” Weber said. “We did most of the work here ourselves.” Spivey handles the day-to-day operations. “We were working so hard,
see BOWL on page 4
THEATRE TOO
Show continues loving, changing, entertaining
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
If you haven’t yet experienced “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” (ILY) at Theatre Too, what seems to be the holdup? It’s been running for 15 years. There’s a reason. Dallas has been involved in a mad love affair with the feel-good musical at the feel-good Theatres Three and Too since its premiere on the Norma
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Amy Mills, Max Swarner, Kim Borge and Sonny Franks are hilarious in the 15th season of “I love you, You’re perfect, Now change” at Theatre Too.
Young Arena Stage. According to director of publications and communications Kimberly E. Richard, the show was so popular when it premiered upstairs in 2000, it was extended for a couple of weeks. “But it was still soooo popular. So we renovated downstairs, and the show reopened in the fall of 2000 at the new Theatre Too. We then ran it for three straight years, closing it in the late summer/early fall of 2003,” she informed us. If you haven’t found the time in 15
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LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Do you really want to change?
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
whether to make the change, consider bethleermakersphd.com the relative importance of the costs and benefits, as well as the number of items in Have you been achieving your goals each column. Some disadvantages may be to change your health or other behaviors? relatively minor (scoring a -1), while othIf not, it may be time to evaluate your moers are more significant (-3). For me, the tivation. We’re motivated to benefits of yoga would be change our behavior when we increasing my flexibility (+1) are unhappy with our current and reducing stress (+3). behavior. If the old behavior is The costs of yoga include working, there’s no compelling the time it takes (-2), the reason to change. I know that financial cost of classes (-1), practicing yoga would increase and (most significantly) the my flexibility. However, I’m curphysical discomfort (-3) and rently flexible enough to take psychological discomfort care of my dogs, perform basic (-3) of learning a new skill household chores and generDr. Beth Leermakers that doesn’t come easily to ally function in my daily life. In me. Based on this analyother words, my flexibility level sis, I don’t perceive there is working well enough for me, so I don’t to be enough benefits to offset the costs. feel a strong need to improve it. To examine Therefore, at this time, I choose not to whether you really want to change your betake up yoga. I will stick with walking my havior, ask yourself these questions: dogs regularly — an activity that provides 1) W hat makes me even consider not only aerobic benefits but also some changing? upper body strengthening, given that my 2) W hat would I like to be able to do (or big, high-energy dog pulls on his leash. do more easily)? Example: I would As you’re starting to change your like to be able to get down on the behavior, think about ways to reduce the ground to play with my children or costs. If joining a gym is too expensive grandchildren. or inconvenient, identify physical activi3) How would my life be better if I lost ties that are cheaper and closer. I could weight/quit smoking/drank less/exuse a yoga DVD until I felt comfortable ercised more? Example: If I exercised enough to join a class. The benefits of the more, I could make it through that 5K new behavior will likely increase over walk my wife wants me to do with her time, while the costs will decrease. As you in April. improve your physical fitness and develop 4) If this change were easy, would I want a new habit, you will probably experito make it? What makes it hard? ence less physical discomfort, and it won’t 5) W hat will happen if I don’t change my take as much effort to make yourself work behavior? Where will I be in one year out. Yes, the physical activity will eventuor five years? Example: If I continue ally help you feel better, not worse! If you drinking too much, I may develop cirneed support and accountability while rhosis of the liver, cancer, diabetes or you change your behavior, hire a perhypertension. sonal trainer, dietitian, therapist or health Another way to evaluate your moticoach. vation is to do a cost/benefit analysis, a Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical common business analysis. A cost/benefit psychologist who specializes in stress mananalysis answers the question “Is it worth agement and well-being seminars, retreats doing?” List the advantages (benefits) and and coaching. Contact her at 214-923disadvantages (costs) of the behavior you’re 3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be considering changing. When deciding found at bethleermakersphd.com.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
U.S. had to represent in France By David Mullen
prediction of a huge Oregon win on Monday night over THE Ohio State University (colleague The Dallas Cowboys Chris Ackels was much closer played their biggest football in picking OSU to win 38-35), game in years on Sunday, reader and Ohio native John finishing with an agonizing Sanner wrote to tell me that I loss to the Green should “Stick to the Bay Packers. The ad game … Dux sporting world (sic) gimmicky had all eyes on weak (expletive) DFW with the got stuffed by real College Football football.” Okay, Playoff National John. Here you go Championship … Advertising Age Game in Arlington has revealed its Top on Monday. But the David Mullen 15 ad campaigns of big buzz around the 21st Century as town was earthchosen by a panel quakes in Irving. I’ve been of judges and readers. Number through many earthquakes one is the Dove's Campaign growing up in the Bay Area, for Real Beauty which shuns and let me assure you that the models for real customers in rumbles near the old Texas their ads in what could be clasStadium site are more like a sified as a reality campaign. cement mixer being driven Other campaigns included by one’s house … It is hard to the brilliant Dos Equis: Most believe that this country could Interesting Man in the World not send a representative to ads, the famous Geiko Gecko, France Sunday as a sign of soli- Budweiser’s “Wassup” and the darity over the horrific attacks E*Trade baby. Don’t agree with on journalists at the magazine all of the selections; Progressive Charlie Hebdo. Freedom of Insurance’s Flo campaign made speech is a foundation in this the list ... Deep Ellum’s food country, and we are the chamrenaissance is continuing with pions of this cause. This is a the announcement of Filliment worldwide event that requires from FT33’s acclaimed chef the leaders of the virtue of free Matt McCallister … The already speech to be at the forefront. uber hip Cedars’ area is getThe U.S. supports freedom of ting a new tenant. McKinney religion, but not at the expense Avenue Contemporary will of terrorism against innocent relocate from its current locapeople. This is not just France’s tion at 3120 McKinney Ave. to problem. This is a global proba new venue at 1601 S. Ervay St. lem, as evidence by the millions in early next year. That new adthat turned on Sunday includdress is within walking distance ing 40 world leaders. Maybe to the DART Cedars station U.S. leaders were busy reading and South Side on Lamar. The the Sunday newspaper. “Je suis brick building existing in the Charlie” … After my incorrect space will be repurposed for the david@katytrailweekly.com
theater, gallery space, restaurant and Pastime Tavern featuring a beer and wine garden … Hated to see reports of the closing of Great Southwest Golf Club in Grand Prairie. It was a great place to play, if you could find it. Tucked in an industrial area near I-30 and Highway 360, it was in an odd place for a golf course but had mature trees and a great layout. One of the first courses I ever played here … Does anyone remember The Greenhouse in Grand Prairie? Once a luxury spa and resort located in industrial Grand Prairie near Great Southwest, it was a worldwide destination for pampered women. The Greenhouse has now been transformed into an addiction center specializing in long-term care … Before Mark Cuban came in and saved the Dallas Mavericks franchise, there was a ray of hope for those of us that had season tickets at Reunion Arena in the late '80s. Maybe better stated, there was a “Roy” of hope. Roy Tarpley, a 7-foot center from Michigan who was the Mavericks seventh overall pick in 1986, came on the scene as the savior. The Mavericks never had a center like him. In the Mavericks first real chance at a championship, 1987-88, Tarpley averaged 17.1 points and 15.0 rebounds and was the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year. He helped Dallas reach the Western Conference finals that season, when Dallas lost to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in seven games. He played for the Mavericks until October 1991, when he was kicked out of the NBA for using cocaine. Tarpley died Friday at 50.
TRAIL LAWYER
Tips on keeping your 2015 business resolutions intact
By Gregory M. Clift gclift@clousedunn.com
Personal New Year’s resolutions may now be smoldering on a pile of past resolutions (along with some exact duplicates from years past), but as a business owner or executive with human resources responsibilities, some 2015 resolutions should be made and kept. 1. Company Agreements. As a business owner, review your partnership or operating agreement closely. More importantly, if you and the other owners do not have an agreement in writing, get one! Handshake deals, while admirable if kept, invite litigation. Business divorces are expensive, and
typically bring out unsavory provide the seeds for the details about both the busicontinuing surge in wageness and the indiand-hour claims. vidual owners. Employee clasA well-drafted sification suits, agreement estabfor example, are lishing the rights, relatively simple responsibilities, to prepare and and buy-out opcan generate sigtions of owners nificant damages is a must. If you and attorneys’ are a member in Gregory M. Clift fees. More proba limited liability lematic to emcompany (a faployers is no firm vored business organization guidelines exist to determine in Texas), ensure the agreean employee’s status. Is your ment is clear who manages assistant manager, who also the company, what decisions waits on customers, really are left to the managers, and exempt, or is she entitled to the weight of each manager’s overtime? While the agreeor member’s vote. ment says an individual is an 2. Wage-and-Hour independent contractor, is the Claims. Aggressive pro-labor person being paid wages and policies and out-dated laws being directed on the “what
to do” and “how to do it” for the position, just like an employee? A close review of each employee’s classification is warranted as the year begins. 3. Restrictive Covenants. Texas non-competition and non-solicit law underwent significant developments over the past few years. Now is the time to review whether your business has a need for employees to sign agreements restricting their activities after they leave the company. For example, a media uproar occurred this past year when a sandwich shop chain required employees to sign non-competes — a sandwich shop. If agreements are currently in place, companies need to ensure they are enforceable, including whether
Gas issues often very complicated
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Gastrointestinal issues can be some of the most frustrating to diagnose and treat from a provider standpoint. Not to mention how frustrating it is from the perspective of the patient, who suffers day in and day out Dr. Washington with different symptoms, which can include bloating, abdominal pain, alternating diarrhea and constipation, as well as, nausea and occasional vomiting. These can be extremely distressing and can result in altering lifestyles to avoid making family and friends
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requires, but that are available through a non-solicit agreement. 4. Discrimination/ Harassment Policies. Review your discrimination and harassment policies to ensure they are clear and include any recent developments. Recent developments surrounding pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity should be addressed in the policy. Equally important is training everyone on these policies and document the training well. Lastly, each employee should sign an acknowledgment that the policy was received and understood. 5. Email/Social Media Policies. The continuing
see BUSINESS on page 5
OUR MISSION
HOUSE CALL
By Dr. Kimberly Washington
they contain needed, reasonable restrictions. The most basic inquiry is whether the company has some trade secret it must protect from competitors, and whether the employee at issue may somehow use it upon leaving. The economic downturn, among other things, appeared to cause reluctance in judges to enforce noncompetition agreements. However, receptiveness to non-solicitation of specific client agreements remained in favor. With the continuing obliteration of geographical territories through technology, limiting a former employee from working in Dallas, Collin and Tarrant counties for a competitor may not provide the protections the company
uncomfortable during meal times. One of the more difficult to diagnose gastrointestinal problems is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS affects the colon or large intestine and mostly affects women. The cause of the disease is unknown, but because it almost exclusively affects women, the theory is that there must be some sort of hormonal influence. The important factor in working up this disease process is that many of the symptoms are similar to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and this should be ruled out prior to diagnosis of IBS because of the treatment necessary for IBD. The most common symptoms associated with IBS include abdominal pain that is described as a cramping or
see GAS on page 4
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ACKELS' ANGLE
Officials once again dictate play "Suspected" users should make Hall By David Mullen
Rodgers clearly hit the ground, but after david@katytrailweekly.com a Cowboy challenge, “The stretch.” the pass was ruled “The swipe by the complete. stripes.” Despite FOX “The roll that lacked Sports insistence on control.” calling this game “Ice “The conundrum on Photo courtesy of USA Today Bowl II” — with temthe tundra.” Officials have been up in the air all season. peratures in the 20s Whatever the play will and little wind was an be called in the annals of Dallas Cowboys and NFL over exaggeration — the Cowboys were cool playoff history, what happened on Sunday is no and confident. They executed a run-first ofless confusing and the answers no more satisfying fense until the ultimate fourth-and-3 play to days after referees reversed a completed pass call Bryant; the play was risky — and ultimately from quarterback Tony Romo to wide receiver backbreaking — but felt right at the time. Dez Bryant against the Green Bay Packers ripPackers cornerback Sam Shields said ping the heart out of the Cowboys and their fans. he was “very anxious” while waiting for the The playoffs are over, the season is over, ruling on the field regarding the Bryant play, and local Super Bowl aspirations are over. And almost as if to say he knew the Bryant catch Romo and his teammates still will face off-seawould probably stand. When the call was son questions as the Cowboys missed the NFC overturned, Green Bay ran out the clock, title game again this century, despite a very and the Cowboys walked off of the beaten up surprising and satisfying 13-5 season. field as shaken and dejected warriors. In a highly entertaining divisional playDespite the official’s call that everyone is off game — with the Cowboys trailing by five talking about, the Cowboys were not without but with momentum on their side — brought fault. Normally reliable kicker Dan Bailey about a surreal moment with 4:42 left in the missed another playoff field goal attempt. fourth quarter at Lambeau Field, which led to The Cowboys let the Packers score two late the controversial reversal of what looked like second half touchdowns to yield a 10-point a magnificent “Superman-like” catch from the lead. They couldn’t stop an ailing Rodgers Pro Bowler Bryant. He made a big time foot(playing with a calf muscle tear) on a critical ball play. In the NFL, it appears, rules are more third-and-15 play. And they let Green Bay important than Herculean efforts. The “No Fun running back Eddie Lacy rush for more than League” rears its ugly head once again. 100 yards. But all along, it still seemed like For the second week in a row, the offithe Cowboys had this one won. cials dictated the outcome of a ball game. The Over the years, the NFL playoffs have alCowboys could have been called for pass inways been full of head-scratching rule interpreterference against the Detroit Lions the week tations. “The Immaculate Reception” and the before, which in the purist interpretation of “Tuck Rule” are just a few of the game-changthe rule was a violation. The official picked up ing calls that were later studied and overturned the flag, ruling that rookie linebacker Anthony by the NFL rule committee. The Dez Bryant Hitchens had not interfered with tight end call will almost assuredly be reviewed this offBrandon Pettigrew. season, and the rule will be changed. Memo to the NFL: don’t have instant But it’s too late for the Cowboys this replay if you are not going to get the calls right. season. “The conundrum on the tundra” will An earlier pass from Packers quarterback Aaron live on for months and years to come.
FITNESS ON THE TRAIL
Local woman survives shark attack By Rob Lord Last week, I wrote an article about transformations. I showed you a couple of pictures of some of my best recent transformations. One of them was a “before Rob Lord and after” picture of a young woman named Lacy that lost 30 pounds of fat in twelve weeks. Lacy is one of my favorite all-time clients. She works super hard, but she is also the most encouraging person I have ever trained. She always tried to get everyone around her to do their best. Last week Lacy was vacationing in the Bahamas on her parent’s sail boat. She and her husband, Britt, went snorkeling and she was bitten by a very large shark. According to Britt, Lacy stayed calm, swam to the boat, calmly told him she had been bitten by a shark and pulled herself out of the water. When she came out of the water, Britt says it appeared that “half of her back” was gone. At that point she passed out and the long process of getting her to the hospital began. First, other boaters in the area, including a doctor, helped stabilize Lacy and prepared her to be transported. Then, a fast boat from the BASRA (Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association) came to transport her to a runway on a local island where an ambulance jet
transported Lacy back to a Fort Lauderdale airport. From there, she was taken by ambulance to the hospital. According to her doctor, she received a “class 5” shark bite. I don’t know exactly what a “class 5” bite means, but it sounds severe. A family member mentioned on Facebook that Lacy is the first person to ever arrive to a hospital alive with this serious of a shark bite. The first reports said that the shark was a bull shark or a tiger shark. Because of the bite marks, and part of a shark tooth found in Lacy, the marine biologists are now saying the shark was a great white. They are rare in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, but not rare enough in Lacy’s case. I’ve been following Lacy’s progress daily on social media, and I am glad to report she is doing better each day. Her doctor called her injury “one of the worst they have seen in years” and described the wound as a “large pizza sized defect.” In spite of this injury, Lacy is currently able to walk short distances unassisted and was even doing a few body weight squats, in spite of a portion of her glutes being bitten off! Lacy is a great person and a tough woman who will make the best out of this injury. Please keep Lacy in prayers as she still has many surgeries and months of rehab ahead of her. Rob Lord is the owner and head trainer at The AlphaProject.org. He can be reached at 214-557-1588.
By Chris Ackels
steroids, and the rest of the league probably didn’t,” and to be confident enough in both I am going to argue for of those probabilities to treat something that I’m not totally them as fact. sure I believe in. That would be denyLast week, the Baseball ing that a steroids-era ever Hall of Fame announced happened. results for its 2015 induction Yet, that’s exactly what ballot, granting the game’s we’re doing if we deny Bonds highest honor to pitchadmission to Cooperstown. ers Randy Johnson, Pedro We are saying that Bonds was Martinez, John Smoltz and one of only a few baseball infielder Craig Biggio. The players who used perforvoters — made up of selectmance-enhancing drugs. ed members of the Baseball We are denying the likeliWriters Association of hood that PEDs were a America — notably denied reality for a heavy majority recognition to suspected of baseball players at that steroid users like Barry time. Bonds, Roger Clemens, We are saying that the Mark McGwire and Sammy dramatic increase in leagueSosa. wide home runs and slugI have no problem with ging percentage just hapthe four players who got pened naturally, and that in. In fact, I think the line Photo courtesy of biography.com the sharp decline happened was drawn in exactly the just as naturally after the Barry Bonds. right spot: these four rightly fact. earned the recognition We are saying that “stewhile Mike Piazza, the nearbers before the steroid era.) roids” was a few people cheatest miss, should not be in the The point is not “eving, rather than a widespread Hall. eryone cheats.” The point is epidemic that permeated all But I just don’t know Bonds was a league leader in of baseball, from the Major where I stand on the whole multiple statistical categories Leagues down to high school. steroids issue. I am consisin multiple seasons over the Barry Bonds is one of tently, unwaveringly caught in course of his career, albeit the greatest baseball players the middle ground. through the heart of the steto ever play the game. Yet, From a logical, rational roid era. he played in an era that had perspective, I find only one If home run numbers different rules and different side to go with: that players in baseball stayed roughly practices — unwritten rules from the steroid era should consistent from the 1980s and practices that we now be judged by the same merits through 2014 — and only shun, yes. But how is that as any other era in baseball Bonds was putting up astrodifferent from any ballplayer history, and a suspected use of nomical numbers — then before blacks were allowed illegal substances should not we would be in a different to play? How is that different bar a player from the Hall of scenario. But that’s not what from current Hall of Famers Fame. happened. League averages who were spitball pitchers? In other words, Barry for home runs changed. From What about the difference in Bonds should be a Hall of 1998-2005, Major League records between 154 game Famer. So should Roger Baseball saw more than 5,000 season and 162 game seasons? Clemens. Players like Mark home runs every year. That The game changes. The McGwire, Sammy Sosa and had never happened before, rules change. Regular pracothers, should be judged by and we haven’t come close tices change. But one thing the same standards as everysince. we can trust is what happens body else. But to make things Whether or not Bonds on the field. That as the game easier, we’ll focus on just one was using steroids is not the plays out, certain teams win player for now. Let’s take issue anymore. The point is championships, and certain Bonds. that given his peers, given players distinguish themselves First, let’s consider the the players he played against as flat-out better than the othword suspected. Just as it and every other person who ers. Bonds did that. would be unfair to suspend played baseball on the planet If we believe that a true or ban an active player based at the time — he was that steroids era existed — which, solely on suspicion of stemuch better. He was the best. according to all evidence, it roid use, it is unfair to ban The main idea is simple. did — then we have two opa former player from Hall If a significant majority of tions. (1) Deny Bonds from induction based solely on the league was using perforthe Hall of Fame for being a suspicion. And even if that mance-enhancing drugs — if cheat, which must go handsuspicion becomes a hard-towe listen to players from that in-hand with revoking chamdeny probability, we have not era or look at power numpionships, wiping out record fulfilled the burden of proof bers from that era, we would books and banning other to ban a player — which, as in suspect the answer is “yes” players from Cooperstown. all cases, is on the accuser, not — then Bonds’ wild success is Or (2) accept that within his the defendant. still noteworthy. He is still one era, Bonds was the best on the But there’s more to it than of the greatest to ever play the planet. Keep those records, that. I’m not saying “we don’t game. keep those championships know for sure if they used The only way Bonds’ and keep Bonds. steroids, so we have to assume steroid use should be enough To deny Bonds but acthey didn’t.” That’s not my to disqualify him would be if a cept the others is illogical. It point. critical mass was not using at is saying that he used, but 98 I think Barry Bonds the time — a theory that would percent of the league didn’t. used performance-enhancing be hard to substantiate with The Baseball Writers needs to drugs. I also think Barry any evidence. That’s the only make a decision: either acBonds should be inducted way we can prove that Bonds knowledge the era and all its into the Hall of Fame. was not one of the best ever. players as a whole, or wipe the That’s the baseball era he The point then is this: entire thing from our record played in. Players from that It seems impossible to say books, our championships era are on record as stating that “Bonds probably used and our memories.
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that anywhere from 50 to 80 percent of players at the time used some kind of performance-enhancing drugs. Since that time, we’ve seen offensive numbers significantly drop: league averages and league leaders in categories like home runs and slugging percentage are markedly down (they have returned to “normal,” as defined by num-
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Jan. 16 – 17
1500 Marilla St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-0669
Dallas Fire-Rescue – We will be accepting applications online during the open period until Jan. 17. Apply at jobs. dallascityhall.org or dallasfirerescue.com.
Jan. 16
1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687
Majestic Theatre – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is continuing its tradition of extolling the work and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 23rd Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. This year, students will deliver original three to five minute speeches answering the question, "If Dr. King were to win the Nobel Peace Prize today, what would he say in his acceptance speech?" 11 a.m. FREE!
Jan. 17
1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-742-3242
Dallas Center for Architecture – Come to our exhibit “Building Toys and Toy Buildings: Architecture Through A Child’s Eyes.” The exhibition includes a variety of vintage and modern toys, including unusual examples like the Eames House of Cards, AstroBrite and Girder and Panel Sets. Visitors will have the chance to design and build their own structure with blocks, TinkerToys and LEGOs in our “Construction Zone.” FREE!
Jan. 18
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 Southern Methodist University
Owen Arts Center – Voices of Change presents “Fanfare for Forty Years,” celebrating 40 years of modern classical music. 7:30 p.m. $25.
Jan. 19
2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Wyly Theatre – Oral Fixation presents “Slippery Slope.” Seven Dallasites will reveal juicy details on times in their lives when things slipped out of their control. 8 p.m. $25.
Jan. 22
2800 Routh St. Dallas, 75201 214-922-8220
British Beverage Company – Art House Dallas presents the Art House Exchange. A semi-monthly pub gathering, providing active creators an opportunity for collaboration and discussion. The evening includes facilitated yet casual discussion in groups of 6-8 for 45 minutes, and then opens up for a time for general conversation and networking. 6:30 p.m. FREE!
Jan. 31
1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-520-2219
Dallas Museum of Art – Fine Arts Chamber Players invites you to a Bancroft Family Concert. French music for strings and piano complements the exhibit “Bouquets: French Still-Life Painting from Chardin to Matisse,” a collection of 68 floral paintings from artists in France surrounding the 19th century. Held in Horchow Auditorium. 3 p.m. FREE! Fri 1/16
Picture of the Week Don Corleone keeps watch over the Old Crow on Lower Greenville Avenue. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Donors and volunteers
Photo by David Mullen
Ethel Merman, b. 1909 A. J. Foyt, b. 1935 Debbie Allen, b. 1950 Yvonne Zima, b. 1989 1920 – 18th Amendment (Alcohol Prohibition) went into effect. Repealed in 1933.
Sat 1/17
Benjamin Franklin, b. 1706 Betty White, b. 1922 Muhammad Ali, b. 1942 Jim Carrey, b. 1962 Kid Rock, b. 1971 1916 – The Professional Golfers Assoc. was formed in NYC.
Sun 1/18
A. A. Milne , b. 1882 Cary Grant, b. 1904 Danny Kaye, b. 1913 Kevin Costner, b. 1955 Jane Horrocks, b. 1964 1778 – Capt. James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands.
Mon 1/19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Edgar Allen Poe, b. 1809 Janis Joplin, b. 1943 Dolly Parton, b. 1946 Katey Sagal, b. 1954 1915 – George Claude patented the neon tube advertising sign.
Tue 1/20
George Burns, b. 1896 “Buzz” Aldrin, b. 1930 Bill Maher, b. 1956 Skeet Ulrich, b. 1970 1891 – James Hogg sworn in as 1st nativeborn governor of Texas.
Wed 1/21
Paul Scofield, b. 1922 Jack Nicklaus, b. 1940 Placido Domingo, b. 1941 Geena Davis, b. 1957 Emma Bunton, b. 1976 1915 – First Kiwanis Club formed in Detroit, MI.
Thu 1/22
Sam Cooke, b. 1935 Linda Blair, b. 1959 Diane Lane, b. 1965 Olivia d’Abo, b. 1967 Beverley Mitchell, b. 1981 1938 – Thornton Wilder’s play, “Our Town,” first performed.
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FRIENDS OF THE KATY TRAIL
Volunteers who assure that this exceptional park stays beautiful, safe and clean for the estimated one million users per year
By Sally Blanton Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
QW hat is your mission or highest
purpose? We want to make sure that the Katy Trail is not just another running path, but an exceptional park in Dallas. The Friend’s organization is supportive and sees that the trail stays beautiful, safe and clean.
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Q H ow many trail users are served?
A I t’s estimated that 20,000 people use the Katy Trail, which is 3.5 miles long, each week making the total for the year over one million!
Q H ow are the funds you raise put to use?
e are very tight with our funds so virAW
tually everything we raise goes to supporting the Trail. It’s easy when you have a small staff of three.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations? We need our supporters to help us spread the word that the Katy Trail is run on donations, not city tax dollars. It takes about $800,000 a year to keep the Katy Trail in prime condition, so that is what we need to raise.
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QW hat upcoming fun-
draisers are on the calendar? Our largest fundraiser of the year is the Michelob Ultra Katy 5K, which sells out every year. After the run, participants gather in Reverchon Park for free food, beer
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and music – it’s a great party! This year’s event will be on June 11 and registration will open sometime in March.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A O ur greatest need for volunteers is the
day of the Katy 5K. We need close to 200 volunteers that day alone. Anyone interested can sign up as a volunteer on our website.
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who always goes beyond the call of duty?
A P at Snoots! Not only is she a Board
Member and Chair of our Membership and Marketing Committee, she lives along the trail so she’s our eyes and ears when we’re not in the office.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
e Katy Trial is a beloved Dallas Park A Th
and its popularity is growing every day. With more people on the trail there is more wear and tear. One of the most important things is safety. Dallas police officers patrol the trail every day. We also ensure the lights are working properly and the terrain is safe.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A B eing able to wear running shoes to
work! Seriously though, we love seeing how much people enjoy the Katy Trail. People feel a personal bond with the trail because it runs through so many users’ backyards. It’s a place for people of all ages to use and enjoy whether you need a quite jog by yourself or time to get outside with friends and family.
Lauren Whitson, Marketing and Membership Director, provided the answers for this column.
The popular Bowlounge is located at 167 Turtle Creek Blvd.
BOWL cont'd from page 1 failure was not an option,” Weber said. “We have been a very healthy business since day one. “The (AMF) scoring machines, light fixtures and the 300 Club all came from Longview Lanes,” Weber said. Behind the bar and in front of the men’s bathroom window, the 300 Club exists. The 300 Club are individual bowling pins autographed by bowlers that rolled perfect (300 point) games at the Longview Lanes. In a bit of quirkiness, the oneway men’s bathroom window looks out at those seated at the bar. Even the outdoor sign from old Longview Lanes
was saved. “It said bowl, pool and games,” Weber said. “We took the letters to build Bowlounge. We just needed to make two letters.” The Bowlounge opened in June 2013. “There are two generations that missed bowling,“ Weber said. “It was either crusty old bowling alleys or newer family entertainment centers. This is an adult themed bowling alley. This is the real deal. It is a different sound and a different feel.” There is a velvet painting tribute to the “Big Lebowski” on the back wall. The busy restaurant, serving lunch and dinner, has an affiliation with Twisted Root Burger Company and features most of their items.
GAS cont'd from page 2 aching feeling, bloating, excessive gas, diarrhea and/or constipation and mucus in the stools. Typically, patients have symptoms for a very long time before being diagnosed because the symptoms come and go. Also, it is difficult for the healthcare provider to diagnose since there are no blood tests to make the diagnosis. It is essentially a diagnosis of exclusion. It is, however, important to undergo a colonoscopy prior to making the diagnosis as this procedure could reveal a correctable cause of symptoms. Since the diagnosis is slightly difficult, it can be concluded that the treatment options are also slightly less definite in eliminating symptoms. Some of the major principles to treatment of this disease are eliminating types of foods that may exacerbate symptoms. This will include eliminating high-gas foods,
They also serve a variety of shakes for $5 and have a starters list that includes Pimento cheese and Ritz crackers for $4. They have more than 40 tap handles featuring many local beers and beer towers are served to bowlers. Play is priced per game, not by the hour like many bowling alleys do. Music and videos from the 80s and 90s are played throughout the building. The Bowlounge has pool tables and Golden Tee for patrons to play while waiting for a lane. And there is an old arcade bowling game that is currently under repair. “Looking for the parts,” Weber said. If anyone can find them, it is the team behind the Bowlounge.
such as carbonated drinks and some vegetables; eliminating gluten, which is known to cause significant gastrointestinal upset in many people. Some medications can help with symptoms including fiber supplements and anti-diarrheal medications such as Imodium, additionally, antidepressants have been found to help with treatment in selected individuals. IBS can be very difficult to diagnose and treat. This requires patience on the part of the patient, despite suffering with the symptoms, and it requires a doctor who is extremely persistent to exclude all other diagnoses. Finally, once all others have been excluded, it can take time to adjust diets and set an appropriate medication regimen to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates in Arlington, maintains an interest in health education and advocacy.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1. Broad valleys 6. "Foolish Games" singer 11. Newlywed
16. Like a frontier town 21. Ring-shaped reef 22. "— — a Rainy Night" 23. In-between state 24. Puccini work
25. Igneous-rock source 26. Swiped 27. Be of benefit 28. One kind of flight 29. Galleon cargo
30. Flat-topped hill 32. Ms. Winfrey 34. Egyptian boy-king 36. P.O. service 37. El — (ocean current)
104. Orbit extreme 106. "Forget" a letter 107. Hung around 108. Porgy's beloved 110. Frankenstein's gofer 111. Beam 112. Own up 113. Check for typos 115. Reunion attendee 116. The "k" in 24-k 117. "Yo!" (2 wds.) 120. Dissemble 122. Movers and shakers 124. Andrew's dukedom 128. Suffix for "forfeit" 129. Mao — -tung 131. "Fried Green Tomatoes" star 133. Sizeable 135. Aloha token 136. Sri — 138. Temporary peace 140. Fridge maker 142. Cover girl 144. In a ferment 145. Zenith opposite 146. Cook's gadget 147. Helmet plume 148. Disreputable 149. Famous last words 150. Bowling score 151. Keats' saint DOWN 1. Friend of Pythias 2. Video-game pioneer 3. Get ready to surf? (2 wds.) 4. "Nightmare" street 5. Marble block 6. Fit of nerves 7. Brings cheer 8. Roused up
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
megan@thelyonsshare.org If you pick up a so-called health magazine or skim through one of the millions of fad diet books on the market, you might think that the key to health is restricting Megan Lyons your diet or taking out the unhealthy offenders. You know the drill: NO sugar, NO flour, NO fat, NO carbs, NO salt … sometimes it can seem like NO joy! Rather than focus on the negatives, I ask my clients to focus on adding a few things IN to their lives. This creates a healthier, more optimistic mentality, feels less restrictive, and (I’ll let you in on the secret!) actually helps you crowd out some of the less healthy items without even realizing it! Here are my top five ways to add-in for a healthier and happier life: 1. Add-in vegetables. Without a healthy dose of vegetables, your body is
left craving the nutrients it needs to function properly. This can often lead you to the candy drawer or vending machine. Plus, vegetables are loaded with fiber, making you full longer and helping out with healthy digestion. Add some greens to your morning smoothie, get a side salad with lunch, have a veggie pack for a snack and roast up some vegetables for dinner, and you’re well on your way to better health! 2. Add-in water. Did you know that 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Very few people realize how little water they are actually drinking, and the abundance of soft drinks, coffee, sweetened beverages and alcohol that we drink doesn’t help. By focusing on getting in a certain amount of water each day (start with 64 ounces and build from there), you may even find yourself craving more water and crowding out some of the other options. 3. Add-in a healthy breakfast. You’ve likely heard that eating breakfast can get your metabolism revving, help stabilize your blood sugar and can reduce cravings for the rest of the day. Breakfast eaters also tend to exercise more and eat less over the course
BUSINESS cont'd from page 2 proliferation of electronic communication options and social media platforms requires an employer to regularly review its policies. Ensure email is restricted to business use, and that employees are aware it may be monitored or reviewed. Limit the means by which an employee may communicate business-related information. For example, do not allow employees to use personal email for business use. One interesting
of the day! Don’t convince yourself that you can “save your calories” for later, just fit in a healthy breakfast every morning! 4. Add-in gratitude. A practice of gratitude can reduce stress, addiction and depression, and improve sleep quality and physical health. I recommend writing down three things for which you are grateful every day. Try it for a week, and notice your perspective shifting! 5. Add-in movement. No, you don’t have to spend two hours a day on the elliptical or train for a marathon, but fitting in some type of movement is critical to your health. Do you like to dance? Try a Zumba class, or shut your blinds and dance around to your favorite music. Do you enjoy being in nature? Zone out on a long walk, or call up a friend as you walk. Do you feel tense and anxious? Try a yoga class, swimming or Pilates. Find whatever makes you happy, and add it in almost every day. Megan Lyons is a Harvard graduate, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Running Coach at The Lyons’ Share Wellness. To learn how you can improve your own health, contact her at 214-803-1298, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org/health-coaching.
development surrounding social media is a California court struck down an employer’s policy forbidding former employees from identifying the company on the former employee’s LinkedIn page. Ensure policies will withstand legal scrutiny, but also consider whether the policies simply make sense and are reasonable. Gregory M. Clift is a business and employment litigation partner with Clouse Dunn LLP, in Dallas. He may be reached at 214-239-2777 or gclift@clousedunn.com.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will push some into new areas of experience that have never before been anticipated or even imagined, while others will find themselves backing into familiar corners that promise little in the way of opportunity or progress. What makes the difference this week, apart from the fickle finger of fortune? Much depends on one's ability to overcome those hidden fears that lurk deep within – and the willingness to acknowledge that such fears have, for too long, been in control in some way. Those who are able to look those fears in the eye and say "enough" are the very ones who will be propelled into the future on the wings of the greatest potential, with positive spirits flowing freely. Many will find themselves on the opposite side of an ideological fence from those who have been friends and supporters in the past. The reasons for this seeming rift will be clear enough as the week draws to a close. All must be willing to compromise to some extent. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may soon be facing some tumultuous times, so take advantage of the calm before the storm. Stock up, get ready and rest yourself. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – A reunion of sorts may not go as planned, and the rest of the week may progress unusually as a result.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Others will surely come to you for input, but it may not be in time for you to have a positive impact in the anticipated ways. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Much that you encounter will soon become clearly understood, after the surprising initial revelation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Your ability to go with the flow will surely come in handy, though on at least one occasion, you may have to put your foot down. (March 6-March 20) – A slippery situation is nothing for you to worry about, as you're used to dealing with that kind of thing. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You'll have some secret work to do before one of your brilliant schemes can pay off as expected. An ally has key information. (April 5-April 19) – With the help of a friend, you can do the impossible – but not if you keep thinking of it as "impossible." TAURUS (April 20-May 5) The information you receive early in the week can be put to immediate use, though you may have to juggle some responsibilities later on. (May 6-May 20) – The first and last parts of the week may not seem
81. Q ueen of the Misty Isles 82. Lara Croft player 83. Jaded 84. Cancel a launch 85. Very 86. Strongly advises 87. Cover the walls 88. Goody-goody 90. Trip itinerary 91. Customs 92. Drops leaves 94. "Get lost!" (2 wds.) 95. Used a parachute 96. Artemis, to Livy 99. Comic-strip possum 100. Paris cop 102. "Cool!" 105. Monklike 106. Rectify 107. The pits 109. 007 111. Contract makers 112. Bus rider's need 114. Traffic circle 115. V itamin B component 116. More eager 117. Wahines' dances 118. Blank a tape 119. Gossipy type 121. Piano composition 123. Maureen of film 125. Like days of yore 126. Ms. Witherspoon 127. Bagpipers' garb 130. Sicilian volcano 132. Barks shrilly 134. Swimming-pool loc. 137. Novak of "Vertigo" 139. Ford rival 141. Atlas page 143. Dot-com alternative
OFF THE MARK
Five things to add-in for a healthier and happier life
By Megan Lyons
9. Twilight, to a poet 10. Fallon's predecessor 11. Very obvious 12. Contenders 13. C ollege World Series city 14. Osaka sash 15. Lose feathers 16. Team list 17. — out (withdraw) 18. Becomes frayed 19. Implication 20. Football gain 31. Serviceable 33. Long, flat timber 35. WWII craft (hyph.) 38. Habitually 40. Woodworking chore 42. Force 44. Deadly snake 46. Heart outlet 48. Ding-a- — (airhead) 50. "Heck!" 51. Poet — Neruda 52. Runs in neutral 53. "Keep it down!" 54. Mishmashes 55. Perfume bottles 57. Scale unit 58. L inks champ Sam — 59. Bored responses 61. Tulips or daffodils 62. Fur trader's goods 63. Ms. Jong 66. Diner's demand 67. Hits the hammock 69. "Maria —" 72. Taboos (hyph.) 73. Ship's officer (var.) 74. Nitrous — 76. Swamped 78. Photographer — Beaton 79. Standing tall
connected when you look back, but they are indeed subtly linked. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) What gives you the strength to tackle a formidable career challenge is the same thing that allows you to face a personal situation as well. (June 7-June 20) – You're eager to provide another with something desperately needed at this time, but the opportunities may be few and far between. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Your mood swings may be even more dramatic than usual. You will want to seek a concrete cause, but it will be hard to find. (July 8-July 22) – The winds of change are blowing once again, and it will be difficult (but not impossible) to hang on to what you cherish most. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're likely to learn one or two surprising truths, but you'll realize that you were, in fact, suspicious all along. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Now is the time for you to up the ante and insist that others play along if they want to remain competitive with you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're likely to hear or see
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. something in passing that has you wondering about a bigger issue. It may be time to read up. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Your private concerns must remain just that – private. Sharing too much with others can only weaken your position. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may be trying to get into too much, too soon. Pace yourself, and be sure you're ready for what is about to transpire. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may be working under the misconception that your way is the best way. In fact, evidence may prove you wrong – at least in part. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may be allowing yourself to be spread a bit too thin at this time. The risks include reduced efficiency and productivity. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may not be willing to share certain information with those who are asking for it – but why? That's the question! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Just when you thought you'd be able to let go of something at last, you'll see a very good reason to hang on a little longer. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You're not likely to enjoy the freedom you had hoped for, but you can do much on your own that scores big points.
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39. Prom attendees 41. Fragrant shrub 43. Zoo inhabitants 45. Trade shows 47. Mr. Greenspan et al. 49. Hounds' trails 51. Six-shooters 54. Due for payment 55. Norm's wife on "Cheers" 56. Nosegay 60. Stick fast 61. Flash on and off 62. Sea rover 64. Ms. Merkel 65. Outspoken 66. Feeling regret 67. Do a double-take 68. Pick up a lease 70. Brown of renown 71. Not digital 73. Hardly a wallflower 74. Mechanic's friend 75. Labor Dept. division 77. Planets or moons 78. Overhead 79. Goes beyond 80. Dwindles 82. Quips 83. Aherne of films 84. Dirt 87. Hocus- — 88. Answered a judge 89. Tattoo sites 93. Jinxes 94. Ina of "The Black Orchid" 95. Reinforced 97. "—! My Soul" (Little Richard tune) 98. The slow lane 99. Iris center 100. Goethe masterpiece 101. Get acclimated 103. Plains dweller
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By Candy Evans
to secede from the rest of the U.S.: first of all, this is one tall dude! Eduardo (who is kind of True confession hot, ya know?) is here: The price of 6-foot-8. Wow. No oil is now so cheap; wonder he needed I pull into any gas such a big house. station I fancy. No No Frank Lloyd more “price shopWright Bauhaus ping.” I am even for this guy. Tall letting those Tom ceilings should Thumb gas coupons be covered by his fall to the bottom of Candace Evans health insurance! my purse. The former But I’m freakNBA pro has ing out: is the sinking price of played with the Mavericks (Go oil going to hurt our real esMavs!), the Denver Nuggets, tate market? Midland friends the New Jersey Nets and the are nervous, but tell me things Charlotte Bobcats. Cute name, could calm down out there Bobcats. He now coaches the a WHOLE lot. Houston may Texas Legends of the NBA have more to lose than we do, D-League. And he is selling and any banker who is heavthis gigantic Mediterranean on ily lending to the oil industry a .8 acre lot up in Kingsgate. might be asking for a Valium The lot is almost an acre, and Rx. I did hear of one oil exthe home is a whopping 10,852 ecutive who recently chopped square feet two story! There are $500,000 off a Preston Hollow rich towering ceilings, ornate home. Still, my trusted finanmoldings, walls and walls of cial analyst, a St. Mark’s grad, windows, arched walkways, tells me we have a ways to go columns and a very versatile before we need to worry. floor plan. So, I will adopt the atWell of course it is — how titude of Eduardo Najera: the can 10,000 square feet NOT NBA star’s Kingsgate home be versatile? Anything more has been on the market for a than 3,000 is versatile. Deion year with no price changes. Sanders’ Prosper spread is Let’s live in our own world be- versatile, too. cause, after all, all these earthThis is 6436 Sudbury quakes are simply Texas trying Road. Located in Dallas, but in
Candace@CandysDirt.com
This is located at 6436 Sudbury Road in Plano and is listed for $2,499,000.
Photos courtesy of Ebby Halliday Realtors
Lewisville ISD. The formal bedrooms are superliving room features twosized with en suite story ceilings — remember, baths and walk-in Eduardo really needs them, closets. There is a he is a TALL dude. There are game room, natch, windows overlooking the with wet bar and pool, a walk-in wet bar and balcony, a media millwork cluster wusters. room with bar and That’s my new word for all theater lighting, an the goobly-gaga woodwork exercise studio with we see in some fancy pants sauna, and even homes. The dining room guest quarters (not has a handy dandy butler’s to be confused with pantry and glass wall showguest room, because casing a fabulous wine room there is that, too) grotto tucked behind the with a great living staircase. Handy to go grab area/kitchen/bed/ Former Dallas Maverick Eduardo Najera more vino when dining. The bath! kitchen is decked out with so go ahead, spread out your The backyard is granite countertops, custom home. None of this squeeza veritable paradise with negacabinetry, a huge island with ing in the master. No siree, we tive edge pool, huge play yard, prep sink, high-end appliances have a sprawling huge master outdoor kitchen and outdoor and breakfast area with a walk- with sitting area, spa bath, his/ living area with fireplace. I in wet bar. The family room hers walk-in closets, full cofkind of want to see a giant sports tall wood beams (I fee bar, even a spiral staircase chess set out here. Don’t know wonder if Eduardo can touch to a private upstairs office! why, but I do. The landscapthem?) soaring cathedral ceilOr whatever. There is a study ing is stunning. And the entire ing, fireplace, built-ins, hardnearby with wood paneled spread is still fairly new, having woods and wall of windows. walls and built-ins, and then a been built in 2006. Even those Yep, this is another order- wonderful guest suite with full clay rook tiles look brand new. your-Windex-by-the-case bath and walk-in closet. Same Oh and guess, just take a house. Also, paper towels. floor. I’m telling you, you get it guess, how many bays are in Hence, the great closet space. all up here and then some. Eduardo’s garage? FIVE! So Now, you are in Kingsgate, All the secondary for all you consumers who get
frustrated when a house has only two bays — most homeowners now want three — just head up to Kingsgate and check out Sudbury. There is one thing I don’t understand: the seller, that’s Eduardo, is excluding the refrigerator in the garage and all the TV’s in the house. They look wall-mounted. Asking $2,499,000. I don’t know, I just thought if you were selling a $2.5 million dollar home you could afford some new TVs when you move? I don’t know. Maybe they have sentimental value? Listed with Cindy O’Gorman of Ebby, who sold $147,000,000 last year 2014. Talk about tall! That woman is going to be enjoying some HIGH LIVING herself! CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country, we celebrate Real Estate every single day! Sign up at CandysDirt. com to get the latest real estate news delivered!
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Packed in like a green sardine By Naima Montacer
• Pack light. Whether you are traveling by air or car, the less weight equals less energy used to move the vehicle. I was on the road yet again this weekend • Pack a reusable water bottle but leave and judging by my packed plane headed home it empty if you are traveling by airplane. You to Dallas, I’m not the only one. The can bring an empty water bottle Dallas/Fort Worth International through security and easily fill it Airport is one of the top 10 busiest up at a fountain inside saving thouairports in the world, so we know sands of plastic bottles. many of us in the area are making • To stay awake while driving, use of this opportunity to travel pack a reusable coffee cup. Fill it up from Dallas to anywhere, as the at gas stations for less money and billboards across the city tempt no Styrofoam or paper. us to. This Sunday, I sat crammed • Bring your own snacks from into my airline seat like a sardine home. Pack up some bulk items that Naima Montacer can last for days without refrigerathinking about how many of us were making little choices to keep tion, and you can resist the urge to our travels green. splurge on items on the go. Traveling comes with stress and urgency Eighty nine percent of travel throughout that makes thinking about your environmenthe year is done by personal vehicles. Before tal impact the last thing on your mind. But, you head out on the road, check the air preswith a few tips and a tiny amount of preparasure in your tires to maximize fuel efficiency. tion, you can make your travels for business Get an oil change and ensure you have a clean or pleasure, less stressful, easier on your pock- air filter to keep your car running as efficient et and better for the environment. as possible while on the road. It all starts at home before you leave. Will you be hopping on a plane a few Research the city you are going to. Does it times this year? The DART Orange Line now have a public transportation system that can runs to DFW airport. Take the train for $2.50 get you to the places you need to go? If so, you and save on gas and parking. Book a nonstop can save money and gas by not getting a rental flight if possible as a significant portion of car. If you must get a rental car, take this opplane’s emissions are from takeoff and landportunity to try out some of the hybrids on ing. More than 35 airlines have a carbon offset the market. That way, you can use less gas program you can invest in as well. As a pason your trip and see how you like the car. senger, you can offset your share of a flight’s Who knows, you may find your next vehicle emissions by investing in carbon reduction purchase. projects that generate carbon credits. You can Find a place to stay with a kitchen. The make your flight carbon neutral (sort of)! less you eat out the better for your wallet, your Now that you’re all packed up and excited health and the environment. Make one big to get on the road, take five minutes running trip to the grocery store or better yet, find a around your house. Unplug electronics from local farmers market and load up on food to the wall including TVs, lamps, Wi-Fi molast your entire stay. Find great apartments, dems, everything except for essentials such houses and condos to rent in every city on as your refrigerator. Adjust your thermostat VRBO.com (Vacation Rental By Owner) or to a temperature just warm enough to keep a similar site. Often times the cost per night the pipes from freezing or just cool enough in is the same or cheaper than a regular hotel the summer to keep it dry inside. These small room! moves will significantly reduce the electricity Next step is packing. your home will use while you’re out of town. You will be happy to come home to a lower electric bill. With a little bit of preparation, you can stay one step ahead while traveling, save some money and decrease your impact on the environment. Every little bit counts to keep our environment in mind as you make your way around the world this year. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com. @naimajeannette
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Bánh Shop good intro to Vietnamese food By Sara Newberry They say a trend is dead when it’s adopted by the mainstream. If that’s the case, you could say the “bánh mì” trend ended when Yum! Brands (the corporate entity behind Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut) decided to test a new bánh mìoriented concept in Dallas called Bánh Shop. Bánh mì are Vietnamese sandwiches that incorporate both traditional Vietnamese flavors (cilantro, fish sauce, rice vinegar) and those brought to the country by French colonials (baguettes, pate). In an “authentic” bánh mì, the bread should be fresh and crunchy, with an airy texture; the pickled carrots and sliced cucumbers should be crisp. Meats and pate are somewhat interchangeable, with pork meatballs and pork belly being among the most popular. If you’re going to open a restaurant called “Bánh Shop,” the bánh mì better be spot-on. I was a little leery — I admit, I kind of expected the bánh mì version of Taco Bell’s interpretation of Mexican food — but I was really pleasantly surprised. (The chef-owners of one of my favorite restaurants, Malai Kitchen, were involved in creating the menu, and their touch is evident in the surprisingly-nuanced flavors in several of the dishes.) The pork belly bánh mì ($6.95) was my favorite of the three I tried, loaded with fresh-off-the-grill slices of glazed pork, pickled vegetables and pate. (If you’re squeamish about liver, don’t worry — they will ask you before they put it on the sandwich.) It’s an off-menu “special,” but it was available on all of my visits. I am usually hesitant to order a chicken bánh mì — it’s usually grilled and doesn’t really stand up to the other ingredients in the mix. Bánh Shop offers a chicken meatball version ($7.95) that was completely successful. Scallions were definitely present but not overpowering, and the mild sweetness of
the honey-garlic aioli was a tasty twist on the standard mayonnaise. A steak version ($8.95) was the least successful. While all of the other ingredients were as tasty as previous visits, there didn’t seem to be as much steak relative to the other sandwiches I tried. What steak was there was slightly chewy and bland. If, for some reason, you visit a sandwich shop and don’t want a sandwich, there are a couple of noodle dishes offered on the menu; we tried the Drunken Noodles ($8.50). It was hit-and-miss: The crisp broccoli and flavorful meatballs were pleasing, but a toosweet sauce and chewy nooPhoto by Sara Newberry dles detracted from the dish’s Drunken Noodles, Saigon Street Corn and Steak overall success. Bánh Mì at Bánh Shop. Regardless of whether you one of them, which put me off trying the go for a sandwich or noodles, I other one. definitely recommend sampling at least Open since September, Bánh Shop one of the side dishes. My favorite was has already been involved in a conthe Saigon Street Corn ($2), an Asiantroversy: The original logo featured a inspired version of elotes, the Mexican red star, hearkening back to Vietnam’s street corn. Coconut milk stands in for troubled past and perhaps bringing up the crema, and fish sauce is used in place painful memories for those who fled of the lime juice. the Communist regime in the ’60s and The dish has it all: The coconut ’70s. The original sign has since been milk adds a mild sweetness, the fish replaced with a new more culturallysauce tangy acidity and salt, which sensitive sign. both accentuate the smokiness of the Bánh Shop is not necessarily the charred corn. Sweet and Spicy Peanut most authentic bánh mì, but if it’s your Slaw ($2.25) was also surprisingly good: first experience with them, it’s definitely a The peanut dressing was tangy with good place to start. just a hint of sweetness and heat, and the cabbage was crunchy and fresh. BÁNH SHOP Unfortunately, an order of Summer 5629 SMU Blvd. Rolls ($2) was a disappointment. The 214-890-9776 wrappers had not been soaked long banhshop.com enough (or were soaked too far ahead of Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. time and had dried out) so it was a little Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. rubbery. While the filling was mostly Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. fine, I found a desiccated mint leaf in Sunday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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LifeDallas Church Inwood Theater, 75209 .......................... 214-733-4131 Worship Service: Sundays at 10am Grant Myers, Pastor, “Less Ritual--More Meaning” www.lifedallas.org Oak Lawn United Methodist Church 3014 Oak Lawn Ave., 75219 ……………… 214-521-5197 Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 am; 10 am Discipleship Hour; Noon each Wed. Brown Bag Communion Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler, Senior Pastor www.olumc.org Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Rd., 75214 .......................... 214-824-4531 Worship Service Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:40 a.m. www.wilshirebc.org For inclusion rates & publishing deadlines, call 214-27-TRAIL
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Chocolate Caliente Mexicano es muy bueno Mexican Hot Chocolate
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3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 6 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 cinnamon sticks, optional Using a sharp knife, break up chocolate squares into smaller pieces. In a medium Dotty Griffith saucepan, combine chocolate, milk, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Heat and stir until chocolate melts, and milk is very hot, i.e. steaming but not boiling. Add vanilla and beat until frothy using a molinillo or other small appliance. Garnish each serving with cinnamon stick, if desired. Makes 6 (8-ounce) servings.
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Though it looks like a rattle, the molinillo (see photo) is the traditional tool used in Tex-Mex kitchens to froth a pot of hot chocolate. Twirling the tool between the palms makes for a bit of culinary theater. The decorativelycarved wooden beater produces a touch of foam on Photo by Rick Turner the surface of the hot choc- Mexican Hot Chocolate. olate. Sure, a whisk, immersion blender or mixer will also work. Recipe from The Texas Holiday Sweet tamales are the traditional go-with, but any cookie Cookbook, Second Edition by will do. Go ahead and add a shot of bourbon or rum. Dotty Griffith.
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Scene Around Town By Society Editor Sally Blanton National Football Foundation Dinner
Patriot Party
Great Future Luncheon
Housing Crisis Center Event Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Dr. Ken Cooper Honored • Omni Hotel
Angela Choquette, Jennifer Chandler, Bob DeBeer, Amy Green, Katherine LaLonde, Kathryn Jacobs
Archie Manning, Honoree Dr. Kenneth Cooper
Boys and Girls Club Hilton Anatole
Gina Betts, Nancy Rogers
Kim Schlachter, Gina DeBeer, Leisa Street, Susan Pettit, Susan Cook
Woman of the Year
Les Femmes du Monde Crow Library
Jay and Amy Novacek, Roger Staubach
Emcee Suzie Humphreys, with USMC escorts
Honorary Chairs Faye Briggs, Yvonne Crum
Speaker Condolezza Rice with club members
Spirit of Generations Luncheon The Senior Source Benefit Hilton Anatole
Millie Cooper, Dr. Kenneth Cooper
Lydia Novakov, Director Molly Bogen, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Sarah Losinger, Debbie Oates
David Miller, Donnie Berg, Robin Robinson
Gregg Ballew, Kristen Konstans, Rachel and Chris Trowbridge
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LOVING cont'd from page 1 consecutive seasons to see what you’ve been missing, here’s the skinny: A cast of two men and two women each portray at least a dozen different characters in vignettes about the various stages of the process called “love.” With a simple set and mostly-uncomplicated costume changes, the focus is entirely on the ensemble of talented comedic actors/singers. Well, maybe it’s a little on the costume when Amy Mills shows up to sing “Always a Bridesmaid” in her aubergine purple, ruffled and Amy Mills. sequined bridesmaid’s dress, complete with matching aubergine shoes. The number is way over the top, and the audience gave Mills the uproarious response she earned. Mills, whose comedic timing is perfect, has an uncanny resemblance to Anne Meara
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(although much prettier) in some of her parts, complete with dialect. You could easily see the funny Meara cast as Mills’ characters. Sonny Franks is just a really funny guy, who is in his sixth season with ILY. He engages and entertains every moment he’s onstage, but in one scene, you simply cannot take your eyes off him. For the past three years, a well-known, award-winning Dallas actor has filled the many roles of one of the two men, and it doesn’t get any better than this. The multiple parts could have been written for Max Swarner, who never ceases to amaze audiences with his broad range, baby face and heavenly voice. About this adventure, Swarner says, “I play
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a different character in each scene, depicting a plethora of stages of love and the humor, excitement, challenges and hardships that come with it. I get to take a journey through the stages of love every night that is so exciting for me.” It should be exciting, as Swarner is joined onstage by the real love of his life, his fiancé, Kim Borge. Among her many parts in the show, she plays a beautiful bride, who is paired with Swarner, with both looking quite natural. The couple will be married in the spring. We asked the “love birds,” as the box office attendant called them, how it was working together. He said, “Working with my fiancé is a privilege beyond words. Kim is so very talented, and I am so fortunate to get to work with her on this project. I am constantly amazed by her and what she brings to her performance each night. With a show like this, I feel that our relationship helps us bring more truth and authenticity to our roles. We work so well together! I fall more and more in love with her every day.” Awwww. And she said, “Of course I am a little biased, but Max is the easiest person to work with! He is completely professional, amazingly talented, kind and always on top of his game.
Obviously for me, getting to work with him is an added bonus, he is constantly helping me, encouraging me and there for me for anything I may need. This only makes me love him more.” Awwww. The couple does quite a few vignettes together, including a wedding. They look natural! Borge gets to deliver some great lines in other pieces like, “Well, condoms don’t really go with lasagna” and gets a bevy of laughs, while making her online dating video. And when you finally do make it to this priceless show, watch for Sonny Franks as a (believable) convicted mass murderer, who leads an interfaith singles over 30 get-together at Attica Prison. Clearly, this is not a show for the kids, with a heavy dose of adult content and language, but it’s a blast for adults if those things don’t bother you. There’s also a sprinkling of romance. Awwww. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is scheduled to run at Theatre Too in the Quadrangle through Feb. 15. Keep it in mind as a fun Valentine’s date. For tickets and information, visit theatre3dallas.com/buy-tickets/ or call 214-871-3300, option 1.
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Drug-fueled ‘Inherent Vice’ is an endless trip
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
“Inherent Vice” is perhaps the first detective noir loaded with characters and plot lines that seems to have no interest in solving any of it. This movie is a 148-minute acid trip fueled by drugs, sex and then more drugs. It almost makes sense as every moment of the film involves private investigator Larry “Doc” Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix), a man in such a marijuana stupor that solving crime should be the last thing he would choose for a profession. But, in director/writer Paul Thomas Anderson’s version of 1970 southern California, Doc is easily the most stable individual alive. Doc finds himself in the thick of paranoia and conspiracy theories after a visit from an old girlfriend, Shasta (Katherine Waterston). She is embroiled in what seems like a dozen plots involving her lover, Michael Wolfmann (Eric Roberts), a rich home developer who has gone missing. Perma-stoned Shasta is also involved with Wolfmann’s wife and his wife’s lover in some sort of extortion scheme. Again, there are many
layers to this tale, which Doc hilariously jots down into his trusty notebook. It takes quite a bit of patience to sit through name after name, tossed out like candy. There are Aryan supremacists, black militant groups, drug smugglers, FBI agents and even corrupt dentists (one played gleefully by Martin Short) in the mix, which may leave audiences feeling half-baked without the aid of psychotropics. After Doc is found at a murder scene, we meet Lt. Det. Christian “Bigfoot” Bjornsen (Josh Brolin). Bigfoot is constantly eating, mostly frozen chocolate covered bananas, which leads to some hysterical oral fixations only made that much more
to be detached from even its own strange reality. There is also a weird, poetic-like narration by Sortilège (Joanna Newsom). She narrates Doc’s life, dishing out his inner monologue, but never giving any explanation how she knows what is happening to him. Sortilège is quite fascinating, but she may be a complete figment of Doc’s imagination. There is definitely a reason she’s only proPhotos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures viding a narration. Anderson and funny with Doc’s reactions. cinematographer There’s little doubt there is Robert Elswit have made history between Doc and “Inherent Vice” a gorgeous Bigfoot, which leads to the movie to watch. The colors, funniest, most coherent mocamera movement, and slightly ments of “Inherent Vice.” off-way characters shown is In Anderson fashion, essentially movie THC, hoping the web of characters is to get you stoned, just on looks sprawling. Unlike the greatalone. Radiohead’s Johnny ness of “Boogie Nights” or Greenwood provides a musical “Magnolia,” there never feels score, which only adds to the like there will be any payoff. head trip. It’s just a big quirky hodgeSadly, it doesn’t add up. podge with loads of style and It’s far too length of a stay not much substance. in this tripped up Anderson Owen Wilson shows up as World. He gets fantastic perCoy Harlingen, a recovering formances from his actors but drug addict who seems to have just can’t keep this yarn from information that could be use- unraveling. There are maybe ful to Doc. This thread, along two or three moments in with a handful of others, never which the movie could end, seems to fit. It causes large but “Inherent Vice” slogs on. portions of “Inherent Vice” That’s not to say that
watching Joaquin Phoenix stutter, fumble, and behave like a cartoon character isn’t enjoyable. Phoenix radiates stupidity and intelligence all at the same, sometimes with just an eye squint or a mumbled “uh huh” or “hmm.” He shows off quite a bit of physical humor as well and a few surprise moments that could elicit snort laughter. Josh Brolin rips “Inherent Vice” out from under everyone and dominates the movie. His Bigfoot relishes being a homicide detective, gleefully talking about violating civil rights and abusing Doc both mentally and physically as much as he can in public.
Brolin’s final scene in “Inherent Vice” is almost indescribable. It encapsulates the unexplainable insanity that Anderson’s scripts seem to always include, with Brolin being equal parts hilarious and bizarre. There is a good chance that in several years, “Inherent Vice” will make complete sense and any head scratching over it right now will seem silly. While it is flawed, slightly pretentious and exceptionally uncomfortable in spurts, it does leave you wanting to understand it. When a movie does that, essentially demanding a second viewing has to mean it works.
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