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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Don’t clown around! The circus is in town!
Photo courtesy of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
The 143rd edition of “The Greatest Show On Earth,” Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is at American Airlines Center now through Sunday, Aug. 10. Prices and show times vary. Billed “Built to Amaze,” performers from across the world blend athleticism and bravery; where power meets fearlessness and amazement has no bounds. Magnificent elephants, ferocious tigers, astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance, with a little cotton candy on the side. Go to ticketmaster.com or ringling.com for tickets and more details. — David Mullen
Arboretum prices buck the norm in August
Photos courtesy of The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Children's Adventure Garden is part of Dollar Days, beginning Friday and lasting the entire month. Enjoy $1 general garden admission and $1 Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden admission at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden for the entire month of August. The Arboretum is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road. August Dollar Days is presented by Time Warner Cable as part of its Connect a Million Minds initiative. August Dollar Day tickets must be purchased at the gate in order to receive this special offer, subject to availability. Discounted parking is available for purchase online. There will
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In This Issue
Along the Green Trail ....................................... 6 Classified ........................................................... 7 Community Calendar ....................................... 4 Earth People ...................................................... 7 Fitness on the Trail ............................................ 3 Letter from the Editor........................................ 2 Movie Trailer ..................................................... 4 Restaurant Directory ......................................... 9 Scene Around Town........................................... 8 Shop the Trail .................................................... 8 Trail Mix ............................................................ 3 Trail to Good Health ......................................... 3 Urban Trail......................................................... 6 Worship Directory ............................................. 7 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
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DART ready to land at DFW Airport By Mark A. Ball
“One of our greatest goals is to bring more Dallas Area Rapid companies and jobs to Transit’s newest light this region,” said Dale rail station will conPetroskey, president nect Dallas/Fort Worth and CEO of the Dallas International Airport to Regional Chamber. North Texas’ public transit “Light rail service at system, an amenity that DFW Airport is a big gives the region a competicompetitive advantage tive advantage in attractfor us because it’s someing global corporations thing many major metover cities like Houston ropolitan areas in the and Charlotte, N.C., exU.S. cannot offer.” perts say. In fact, transporDFW Airport Station tation infrastructure Photo courtesy of DART ranked second in the list opens Aug. 18, making the airport the third The new DART DFW Airport Station opens Monday, Aug. 18 at terminal A. of most important locabusiest in the United tion criteria, according to Airport. and ahead of Charlotte, States with a rail connecSite Selection magazine’s The rail connection at the Orlando, Fla. and other Texas October 2013 survey of cortion to the city center, behind airport puts the Dallas area cities — all of which are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta porate real estate executives. on more equal footing with major competitors for corpoInternational Airport and see DART on page 2 rate relocations. Chicago O'Hare International places like greater Atlanta,
UPTOWN
From way Down Under, ‘Oz’ is no wizard By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
His strong but mellow voice and convincing dialect can actually be compared to Jackman, whose accent is real. Ross’ long, lithe limbs take over the stage as he dances tirelessly and makes repeatedly getting on and off the top of a grand piano look easy. His Australian accent in itself had to be hard work to sound so natural and not forced. Allen was singing in country pubs from the age of 11 and became a local television star by age 16. He was discovered by Judy Garland and married her
daughter, Liza Minnelli. He became an endeared performer and Oscar-winning songwriter. His soundtracks and songs include multiple Tony and Golden Globe-winning “Arthur” along with “Muriel’s Wedding” and others. His rise to fame coincided with an active gay rights movement in the country. Leaving the closet behind was a new topic on Broadway during a time when gay marriage was under scrutiny. Today,
Hugh Jackman has some big tap shoes to fill. When Alex Ross takes on Jackman’s Tony award-winning role of the legendary Peter Allen in Uptown Players’ regional premiere of “The Boy From Oz,” though, he taps his way right into your heart. While onstage — which Ross is 100 percent of the show’s two and a half hours see OZ on page 5 — with a soulful Janell Lutz as Judy Garland and a bright-eyed Sarah Elizabeth Smith as Liza Minnelli, sparks fly. Be mindful that “Oz” in the show’s title does not refer to the land of flying monkeys but is a colloquialism for the Down Under country of Australia, from which the leading character, Allen hails. This show is for adults and older teenagers. In other words, it ain’t no yellow brick road. The story is based on the actual life of Oscar and Tonywinning composer and entertainer Peter Allen, his hardships, successes and rise to award-winning status. It looks at his relationships with Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and a male model from Texas. Get a sitter if you must. Photos by Mike Morgan Ross’ vivacious, in-your-face performance has the energy of a tsunami. Sarah Elizabeth Smith captures Liza with a ‘z’ in Uptown Players’ “The Boy from Oz.”
MUSICAL
Wrinkles and mood swings take center stage at Eisemann By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
If you’re old enough to remember “Saturday Night Live” when it was funny but can’t remember if you put on deodorant today, you have the gist of a series of skits, each a parody of something familiar. In the case of “Menopause The Musical (MTM),” currently running at the Eisemann Center through Aug. 24, the parodies are written to musical lyrics from 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s pop music, with a few ‘50s hits thrown in for good measure. Producers hype MTM as “hysterical.” I would classify it as an amusing, fun romp, especially for baby boomers (probably not especially their
enjoy the show. Undoubtedly, younger women will get a kick out of MTM as well. Little girls and their male counterparts — not so much. Get a sitter. A number of those parodies are predictable, like “Please [Don’t] Make Me Over,” “Lookin’ for Food [Love in all the wrong places]” and “It’s on My Thighs [It’s in His Kiss].” “New Attitude” never had such a treatment. Photo courtesy of the Eisemann Center Background music like “Flashdance” Linda Boston, Janis Roeton, Linda Leonard and “Saturday Night Fever” sets up and Karri Atchley star in “Menopause The some skits. Musical,” running through Aug. 24. Four women, each going through husbands), for whom “the change” was “the change,” meet for the first time in recent enough to recall. These boomers Bloomingdale’s over a table of sale bras. came of age to the music of Cher, Tina They begin a friendship after fighting Turner, the Beach Boys, the Bee Gees and a bunch of others, which they can see MOOD on page 9
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
HIGHLAND PARK
Town abuzz over mosquito monitoring By Sgt. Lance Koppa
Highland Park Police Department The Town of Highland Park Parks Department and Dallas County Health and Human Services monitor several mosquito traps within the town limits. Mosquito samples from each trap are tested on a weekly basis for: (1) total number of adult mosquitoes in each trap; and (2) the presence of West Nile virus. The total number of mosquitoes for a trap in Quadrant D (Quadrant D defined as area east of Preston Road and Oak Lawn Avenue to Town limits and south of Beverly Drive to Town limits) has reached the treatable threshold as established by the Town’s Mosquito Control Policy, therefore, the Parks Department will conduct ground spraying measures to reduce the density of adult mosquito populations. The Town’s decision to use adulticide is based on the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendations that surveillance data, when combined with established thresholds, indicates a necessity to reduce the density of adult
mosquito populations quickly to lower the risk of the virus. None of the mosquitoes in any trap tested positive for West Nile virus. While it is more common for municipalities to conduct ground spraying when a single trap captures 100 mosquitoes, the Town conservatively initiates this step at 50 mosquitoes. Similarly, the Town provides ground spraying for two consecutive days while the many other municipalities spray only one day. Both these Town efforts are examples of its conservative approach to managing mosquito populations. In the event of rain or wind speeds in excess of 10 mph, the spraying will be rescheduled. Highland Park residents should remain inside and protect pets during the time the sprayers are in your area. Any pet water dishes left outside should be cleaned after spraying. In addition to the spraying, Highland Park Public Works Department has been locating and eliminating standing water in low-lying areas of public rights of way. Individuals
are encouraged to survey their yard for any areas with standing water, such as flower pot basins, bird baths and pet dishes. Shrubbery and landscaping near the foundation harbor mosquitoes during the day due to the cool, moist environment. Mosquitoes are known to be most active in the dawn and dusk periods of the day. Individuals are encouraged to limit outdoor exposure during these times. The use of insect repellent is highly recommended. Always follow manufacturer’s directions when using mosquito repellant or insect spray. Commercial products for yard applications are available at local home improvement stores or at Town Hall. Town personnel are available to provide free home inspections of your yard to assist in identifying possible areas of mosquito breeding along with an inspection of yard irrigation systems. Residents are encouraged to call 214-521-4161 to arrange a free inspection of their property. Additional information may be found on the Town website: hptx.org.
MEDICAL DISTRICT
Parkland offers school immunizations at ‘Walk-in Wednesday’ clinics By Frank Trejo With August just around the corner, it’s time for most families to start making back-toschool plans. Topping that list, Parkland Health & Hospital System officials say, is ensuring your child’s immunizations are up to date. If not, your little one may not be allowed to start school on time. Through its “Walkin Wednesday” program, Parkland is making it easier for parents to get their children the immunizations required by the Photo courtesy of Parkland Hospital state. On any Wednesday, "Walk-in Wednesdays" should be an important part of back-to-school plans. parents can bring children to one of Parkland’s well in advance of the first day of school,” Community Oriented Hernandez said. “But the health centers are ready Primary Care (COPC) health centers or Youth & to assist parents on other days as well.” Family Centers for their vaccinations without an Children in Texas are required to have been appointment. Parkland’s neighborhood health cenvaccinated for nine communicable diseases before ters are located throughout Dallas County. entering kindergarten through 12th grades. The Immunizations during Walk-in-Wednesdays required vaccinations are: Diphtheria/Tetanus/ will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents can Pertussis; Polio; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); still walk in with their children for vaccinations on Hepatitis B; Varicella; Meningococcal and Hepatitis other days, but appointments are recommended. To A. Children in day care must also be vaccinated. schedule an appointment for your child at a COPC And don’t forget about older children — especially health center, please call 214.266.4000. To schedule those in seventh and eighth grades — who may an appointment at a Youth & Family Center, please need new or booster shots. Parkland recommends call 214-266-1257. and provides the HPV (human papilloma vaccine) “Vaccines don’t just protect individuals; they for this age group, as well. protect entire communities. By receiving a vacParkland accepts Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP cination, you are helping to protect those around and most major insurance plans. If you do not have you from communicable diseases,” said Jessica insurance, Parkland can provide financial screenHernandez, Parkland’s senior vice president of oping to determine if patients qualify for financial erations, COPC. assistance. And parents should not wait until the last minute. To find the Parkland COPC health center near“We offer Walk-in Wednesdays to make it easiest you, please visit parklandhospital.com. er for parents to get their children’s immunizations
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AUGUST 1 - 7, 2014
Is Price right? Only time will tell
By David Mullen
commissioner. He wears multi-thousand dollar suits and is abashed about it. He david@katytrailweekly.com calls himself “Our Man Downtown,” yet his style was very Uptown and flashy. I had just walked into a very popuI have often spoken about my trips lar Dallas steakhouse. “Can you believe to spring training in Arizona, this?” the restaurateur said. where I saw Jose Canseco and No, I couldn’t. In front of Mark McGuire and Barry everyone, on a busy Friday Bonds and Sammy Sosa ballunch in the middle of the loon to comic book size super restaurant in the late ‘90s, hero stature. Everyone seemed Dallas City Councilman Al to ignore it, claiming they had Lipscomb was there getting no knowledge of steroid abuse an envelope from a man. in Major League Baseball, inMaybe there were just papers in the envelope. But David Mullen cluding Tony LaRussa who was just inducted to the Baseball somehow, we both sensed Hall of Fame this weekend that the papers were green. despite benefiting from players that later Regardless, it was a situation that politibecame admitted steroid users. cians, elected by the people, should avoid. We have seen Price flaunt his alIt just looked bad. leged wealth all around town for decades, Lipscomb, who died in 2011 at 86, much like these baseball players flaunted was convicted in 2000 on a bribery their ill-gained muscle. Only now, via charge for accepting payments from a indictment in Federal Court, are questaxi company operator. He was forced to tions being raised about how Price got resign from the Dallas City Council. His his money. conviction was later overturned, but he According to the Price website, “If lived out his life a tainted and bitter man. there were a movie to depict the life and John Wiley Price was indicted Friday times of John Wiley Price and his work on federal charges. as a Dallas County Commissioner, the I believe to the end in innocence marquee would read ‘Management on until proven guilty. If Price is guilty, it Elm Street.’ His unyielding dedication to will be another blemish to the Dallas poand direction of Dallas County resources litical system. It took Price and his suptoward fiscal health and efficiency have porters two minutes to pull out the race quieted the nightmare that usually exists card. Thing is they are right. If you are in local government. John Wiley Price’s guilty of tax fraud and accepting nearly activism and commitment to his diver$1 million in bribes, it should be a matter gent constituency would be the only logiof black or white. It is the gray area that cal sequel.” Price’s legal team will exploit. The months and probably years of Price has been a Dallas County legal battles ahead will no doubt be Price’s Commissioner since 1985. He is a noted “Nightmare on Elm Street.” He is not up leader in the south Dallas community. for re-election until 2016. I am sure that He has been a champion for the causes of the feds would like to try to get to closure African-Americans that have long been before the election. However, the legal sysmistreated or overlooked in this city. He tem doesn’t work that quickly. has a great relationship with his constituNo matter the ultimate decision, this ents. He has done good things for Dallas. will be the biggest political football in That said, I have seen him drive Dallas in years. It will further divide this through neighborhoods in luxury cars city by race, and that is the only thing in that would seemingly be unaffordthis case that is a matter of black and white. able with his current income as county
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infrastructure make North Texas a very competitive and compelling place to be.” Rail access at the airport also gives Dallasarea residents new travel options to reach job opportunities around the country and the world. International corporations like Bank of America — which has one large branch in the Bank of America Plaza a block from DART’s West End Station and a Plano regional office within walking distance of Parker Road Station — can offer employees another way of getting between work
“North Texas already has a wonderful reputation internationally as a business-friendly environment, and the new rail connection makes it easier for international and domestic business travelers to reach employment centers across our region,” Mabrie Jackson, president and CEO of the North Texas Commission said. According to Dr. Terry Clower, former director of the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas, the region is wellpositioned to comOUR MISSION pete in the global Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and marketplace. “The entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work synergy between in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, the Dallas area’s Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the two airports, DART Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and the highway and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be. Co-founders Nancy Black Rex Cumming David Mullen Andy Simpson Publisher Rex Cumming Editor in Chief David Mullen Managing Director Nancy Black Copy Editor Jessica Voss Online Editor
Bargains abound at the Arboretum in August. also be $1 food items available, including hot dogs, small drinks and smoothies. During August Dollar Days, the Hoffman Family Gift Store will have its annual megasummer sale from Aug. 8 - 23. For more information about August Dollar Days and other events, call 214-515-6500 or visit dallasarboretum.org. — Juliette Coulter
and the airport besides driving. “As a major employer across the region, we see tremendous value in DART’s new service and believe it presents compelling growth opportunities for new business through corporate relocations, conventions and other major events that require large groups of people to travel to and from DFW Airport,” Richard Holt, Dallas market president for Bank of America said. More information about travel to DART’s newest rail station is available at DART.org/ DFWAirportStation.
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MULL IT OVER
Time flies when you are having fun
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Owner David Leake and General Manager Travis Moore of Tailwaters have made Dallas a fly fishing destination.
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Dallas has certainly established itself as the sports capital of Texas and probably one of the top three sports cities in the nation. The Dallas Cowboys, now in training getting ready for the upcoming season, are the most popular sports team in the country according to an ESPN poll. The New York Yankees are fourth. The now LeBron James-less Miami Heat are sixth. Cowboys’ news coverage, in print and broadcast, is featured the entire year. The Texas Rangers, while fighting through their toughest season in years, are still averaging more than 35,000 fans a game braving searing heat and cold baseball. Plus they have spawned a minor league team in nearby Frisco. The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars have had active off seasons and have generated a new-found optimism for the coming season. Mix in loyalty to college and high school football, college basketball and dozens of outdoor activities, it is hard to imagine that Dallas would embrace and become a hub for another popular sport.
Want to take a flyer on what sport? Fly fishing. “We are a destination shop,” Highland Park High School and University of Texas graduate David Leake, owner and travel department manager of Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. said. “We have a year-round season, booming economy, great selection of gear and travel services.” Located at 2416 McKinney Ave., Tailwaters combine both a 1,200-squarefoot-bricks-and-mortar-retail-store with a large national online sales and travel planning presence. “People go to say, Vail, and buy a license, a couple of flies and sunscreen,” Travis Moore, general manager and retail manager for Tailwaters said. “They buy gear here.” It is akin to going on a golf trip. Golfers would never go to Pebble Beach, and go into a pro shop and buy clubs, a golf bag, shoes and balls. “You can buy a rod with a lifetime guarantee for $150,” Moore said, far less than the price of a new driver. “You can by a kit with a lifetime warranty for about $300. But there is no way we could make it without an elite travel service.”
“We are not a bonded booking agent,” Leake said. “We do sales and marketing for specific properties. When you are remote like Montana, you have no marketing voice. We have a much larger market and a much larger season. We find incredible places to fish.” In addition to destinations throughout the United States, Leake has provided trips to Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and Venezuela. “You can even fly fish for marlin,” Moore said. “The fly looks like a feather duster.” “We provide incredible pre-trip info,” Leake said. “We design trips based on budget and length of time.” Services are provided with no mark-up. “If there is a place we don’t have a contact, we will provide a referral for free,” Leake said. Leake and Moore have worked together previously at defunct fishing shops in Dallas like Blue Drake Outfitters before settling on the McKinney Avenue location. “They say this place was once an old fire station, an old boarding house and a tanning salon,” Moore said. Despite a small street corner presence, inside, the store looks like a fishing lodge stocked with high quality rods, reels, boots, waders, sunglasses and an amazing collection of flies. There are even mounted fish along the ceiling line. Tailwaters features local and area products like Temple Fork Outfitters rods from Dallas and Yeti Coolers and lifestyle products and Hari Mari flip-flops from Austin. Lessons are also a large part of the business and could take place anywhere from a nearby park to a small pond near Turtle Creek. Like many retailers in Uptown, Tailwaters is living through construction around them and torn up streets. But the future is bright. “That’s our target audience right there,” Moore said, pointing to the new Whole Foods store — catering to an upscale audience — going up across the street. By 2015, when the store is completed, Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. won’t need much bait to fish for new customers in Dallas.
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
Top seven healthy road trip snacks By Megan Lyons
worrying. I enjoy sliced cucumbers, red peppers, carrot Two weeks ago, I offered sticks, cherry tomatoes and jíseven tips to fit movement into cama, plus pre-washed apples long road trips, and now we’ll and plums. If you have extras, address the second way road they make great snacks while trips interfere with our best you’re on your trip. healthy efforts. Long car trips 2. Protein smoothies. can be an “excuse” to overload Smoothies are great ways to on fast food, unpack in protein, flavor, healthy snack food hydration and maybe and sugar-laden even some veggies. I coffee drinks or almost always start my sodas. We munch road trips with a frozen so we can stay smoothie, so I can sip on awake, out of boreit as it defrosts and feel dom or just because like I have a long-lasting we “can.” Megan Lyons snack. Just watch the The very best sugar content if you’re way to stay healthy buying prepackaged or while traveling is just to be adding lots of fruit! prepared! I generally pack far 3. Nuts. I encourage more than I truly need, but I my clients to eat healthy always like having healthy op- fats (almost everyone could tions. If I pack celery sticks to use more), but nuts are one munch on but just don’t feel thing that can add up, so like celery sticks at the time, be somewhat careful here. then I wind up with whatever Even healthy things should the nearest convenience store be consumed in moderation. carries, which likely won’t be That said, nuts are a great the healthiest option. option for a satiating snack! I So instead, here are my like pumpkin seeds, almonds, top seven healthy snacks for cashews and trail mix (again, long road trips! watch the sugar in pre-pack1. Fresh veggie sticks aged versions). and fruit. The ultimate road 4. Dry-roasted edamatrip snack, since you can me. For an alternative to nuts, crunch on and on without I love the crunch and healthy
protein from dry-roasted edamame. I buy the wasabiflavored 200-calorie packs from Seapoint Farms. 5. Jerky. Jerky can be a great way to get in some lean protein in a shelf-stable, easyto-carry package. It’s also quite easy to find on the road — although I would prefer organic meats — I’ll pick up whatever is available when needed. 6. Chip alternatives. I like lighter versions of popcorn, like BOOMCHICKAPOP or SkinnyPop, both of which have minimal ingredients (a good thing for nutrition). Popchips, seaweed snacks or rice cakes can also substitute for standard chips on a road trip. 7. Water. I discussed how important water is in a previous column, so drink up! I recommend reusable bottles, but do whatever you can to keep your hydration needs met. Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach in Uptown. She provides one-on-one health coaching, helping individuals achieve their ultimate health and happiness. For a free initial consultation, contact her at 214-803-1298, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org.
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Tr a il M i x By Brent Bergner @BergnerBrent
This week, Trail Mix asked people in the West Village about their opinions with the current crisis at the Mexican border and its relevance to Dallas. Bennett Pappas
“As a new Dallas resident, I am proud to find myself in a city taking the lead and an active role for finding safe and secure homes — temporary and permanent — for the misplaced children at the border, the new victims, the drug cartels and refugees caught in a war they did not create — all resulting from the inhumane policies of corrupt governmental forces in Central America.”
Lexi Dennis
“America is a melting pot; a place that is founded on the principle of welcoming people from many different countries and cultures on the idea of creating a better life for themselves. I don’t think that anyone should be denied of that.”
Bob Steigerwald
“More people in Dallas County should be willing to take in some of these kids in Dallas County. People need to realize the predicament and put themselves in the refugees’ perspectives. It’s not easy for a parent to send their kids off, not knowing their future but know that it will be a lot better than if they stay where they are.”
Trevon McNealy
“In regards to immigrant children who were sent this way by their families, the right thing to do is take them in and put them into safety, if only for a set period of time. I do think it’s great that people in Dallas agree with that and are taking the initiative to do so instead of ignoring an important issue.”
Nick Lee
“I definitely believe in the improvement of one’s station in life. However, there is a way to do it, there are laws for a reason. I welcome immigrants with open arms, but I just think they should go through the proper process.”
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FITNESS ON THE TRAIL
The most common workout mistake is overtraining By Rob Lord If you’re the person who goes to the gym everyday and are frustrated that you are not improving, there is hope. Your problem is probably not your lack of hard work; it’s probably overtraining. It makes no difference what you are training for. Whether your goal is fat loss, sports performance, running faster or even feeling better; overtraining has sabotaged most of us at some point.
Here is an example of overtraining I had have dealt with at my gym many times. We perform a hard leg workout Monday. The quads, glutes and hamstrings are broken down and will need until Friday to heal and super compensate. A client, wanting to do more work to get fit faster, will jump into a group exercise class like spin Tuesday. This spin class, even though it can be a great workout, interferes with the recovery process from the previous day’s leg workout. The spin class breaks down the leg muscles even more and does not allow them to heal completely by Friday’s next leg workout. Typically, this person is weaker than they were on the proceeding Monday due to too much training and not enough recovery.
Training 101. Most believe that working out makes you more fit. This is false. Recovering from working out is what makes you more Rob Lord fit. It is a simple process of working out, which breaks Full Body Meltdown. So far we muscle fiber down, then healing and “super have only looked at training and overtraining compensating.” This term, super compensate, as it affects an individual muscle. You can also is exercise science jargon meaning your body experience a type of overtraining that will heals the damaged muscles fibers to the point make you feel and perform horrible all over. It that they will have the ability to do more work can feel much like coming down with the flu once healed. combined with insomnia. Typically you won’t Let’s use a real world example to make be able to sleep through the night, and your this clear. On Monday you perform as many resting heart rate will be elevated. push-ups as possible in one minute and do 35 reps. On Tuesday you are sore, Wednesday How to Avoid Overtraining. The easiest you are a little better, and by Thursday you feel way to avoid overtraining is to keep accurate ready to do more push-ups. On Thursday, you records of your training. Keep a workout jourdo as many push-ups as possible again and nal where you record how well you performed you can do 40. Your body has super compenin your workout. In general, you should be sated as it healed, giving you the ability to do improving. When you notice a decrease in five more push-ups. performance, it’s time to take some time off. The second most important way to avoid overOvertraining 101. I have had dozens of training, is to take planned rest days each clients that simply want to do more in order week. These are the days that will actually to get faster results. Unfortunately our bodies make you stronger. Finally, make sure you don’t work like this. Training involves workare allowing yourself time to get eight hours ing hard and breaking down muscle fiber. of sleep nightly. It really is this simple: sleep Then you must allow this muscle the chance more, rest more, improve more. to recover. Depending on how stressful the Rob Lord is the owner and head trainer exercise was to the muscle, you can need one at The AlphaProject.org. He can be reached at to five days to heal and improve. 214-557-1588.
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8525 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-515-6500
Dallas Arboretum – Bring your child to nature journaling, for children in first to fourth grade. These half-day classes are designed for the young at heart and the special young child in their life. Play with color and texture to create a personal art diary with your child. Songs, games and lots of fun make this a one-of-a-kind experience. 1 p.m. $30-$35.
August 2
2001 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-242-5100
Nasher Sculpture Center – Bring out your children’s artistic talents and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the world around them. Target First Saturdays are designed especially for children in preschool to elementary school and feature a line-up of activities that encourage creative thought through a monthly big idea/theme. 10 a.m. FREE!
August 3
10242 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, 75238 972-803-8890
Makers Connect – Join our class on crystal accents for wedding décor and favors. Glass tumblers and light bulbs can be transformed simply (and spectacularly!) with the astute application of paint or gold and silver leaf. Supplies included. 1 to 4 p.m. $45.
August 6
2919 Commerce St., Suite C Dallas, 75226 214-991-5617
Liliana Bloch Gallery – See the “Summer School” exhibit before it leaves. It is a group exhibition that addresses the current state of decline and entanglement in the American education system. Participating artists include Mayra Barraza, Tim Best, Du Chau, Letitia Huckaby and Ryan Sarah Murphy. FREE!
August 7
2201 N. Field St. Dallas, 75201 214-428-5555
Perot Museum – Unwind and rewind scientific concepts through unique interactions with scientists, researchers, artists and performers. Try out the latest new technology gizmos, participate in a fun social experiment, discover groundbreaking research, experience dynamic performances, or even make your own creation. 7 p.m. $10-$15.
August 8
2757 Swiss Ave. Dallas, 75204 469-547-9449
Dallas CASA – Join us for our upcoming volunteer sessions! Volunteers are trained to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children living in protective care and to make recommendations that help judges decide where these children can live safely and permanently. Another session will be held Aug. 14. 6 to 7 p.m. FREE!
August 8 – 9
5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 119 Dallas, 75206 214-821-1860
Pocket Sandwich Theatre – Lollie Bombs Burlesque presents our Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness show, with special guest comedienne, Sherry Etzel. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition. VIP seating available. Call to order tickets. 11:15 p.m. $20-$30.
Picture of the Week
Fri 8/01
Francis Scott Key, b. 1779 Herman Melville, b. 1819 Yves St. Laurent, b. 1936 Jerry Garcia, b. 1942 Chuck D, b. 1960 1790 – 1st U.S. Census completed. Pop: 3,929,214.
Highland Park High School will wear 100th anniversary patches this season.
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Sat 8/02
Myrna Loy, b. 1905 James Baldwin, b. 1924 Peter O’Toole, b. 1936 Mary-Louise Parker, b. 1964 Edward Furlong, b. 1977 1961 – Beatles 1st gig as house band at Cavern Club in Liverpool.
Sun 8/03
Ernie Pyle, b. 1900 Tony Bennett, b. 1926 Martin Sheen, b. 1940 Martha Stewart, b. 1941 John C. McGinley, b. 1959 1492 – Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain for the “Indies.”
Mon 8/04
Louis Armstrong, b. 1901 Helen Thomas, b. 1920 Barack Obama, b. 1961 Jeff Gordon, b. 1971 1821 – The Saturday Evening Post began publishing as a weekly.
Tue 8/05
John Huston, b. 1906 Selma Diamond, b. 1920 Neil Armstrong, b. 1930 Loni Anderson, b. 1946 Patrick Ewing, b. 1962 1861 – U.S. levied its 1st income tax: 3% of incomes over $800).
Wed 8/06
Lucille Ball, b. 1911 Robt. Mitchum, b. 1917 Andy Warhol, b. 1928 Geri Halliwell, b. 1972 Soleil Moon Frye, b. 1976 1965 – Pres. LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act.
Thu 8/07
Stan Freberg, b. 1926 Garrison Keillor, b. 1942 B. J. Thomas, b. 1942 David Duchovny, b. 1960 Charlize Theron, b. 1975 1942 – 1st Amer. WWII offensive in the Pacific: Guadalcanal.
MOVIE TRAILER
Marvel scores with the near perfect ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sworn revenge. isn't one instance that allows but Saldana always seems like From that you to say “Oh, that’s Bradley she wants to laugh and join point on, these Cooper.” There are even moin on the fun. She can’t as she five space rejects ments that should bring tears knows their mission is far too form an alliance even from the comic book serious for kidding around, based on mutual movie crowd, and it’s all but her desire for playfulneeds and battle thanks to Cooper really givness is just there on the edge, what seems like ing this role, only involving dying to get out. everyone in the his voice, his all. “Guardians of the Galaxy” universe. The voice of Groot may is officially when Chris Pratt beThe action is be Vin Diesel’s finest perforcomes a movie star. Never mind intense and quite mance. What makes this part that he looks like he’s chiseled the spectacle. even more fantastic is that he from stone. His charm and Spaceships zip only utters one phrase the entire charisma borders on Harrison around, chasing movie: “I am Groot.” Those of Ford at Han Solo-levels. Pratt each other and firyou with kids may want to get is seemingly born to play this ing lasers in bright used to hearing that. Diesel says part and he is the funniest, most color with such it differently each time, depend- entertaining actor that you’ll see beauty and editing ing on the situation and there in a movie this summer, maybe Photo courtesy of Marvel Enterprises perfection that the are a few times when those for all of 2014. Zany "Guardians of the Galaxy" is a can't-miss movie for all ages. only reason you three words are so moving that Thrown in John C. Reilly, may not be able to you may not believe it’s happen- Glenn Close, Karen Gillan, By Chic DiCiccio massive risks by casting relaenemies, the Xandarians. follow the action is ing in a space opera based on Djimon Hounsou, a blink@Chiccywood tively unknown actors in the Ronan sends one of because you’re laughing at the comic book characters. and-you’ll-miss-him Nathan roles of relatively unknown his assassins, Gamora (Zoe rapid-fire quips delivered by Dave Bautista, a former Fillion, and you have a cast In the opening moments characters led by a director/ Saldana), to retrieve the Orb Peter Quill and Rocket. WWE wrestler, also excels in in “Guardians of the Galaxy” of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” writer, James Gunn, more from Peter, who has a price If the action scenes are his first acting role. Not only that any movie should envy. we meet a young Peter Quill as known for his dark comedic on his head all over the gala triumph in CGI, Rocket is he physically imposing with “Guardians of the his sick mother is dying. He sits takes on horror and superaxy. Everyone meets Rocket and Groot are awe inspiring. muscles exploding all over the Galaxy” is a zany movie. It’s in an almost empty hospital, hero movies. (Bradley Cooper), a talking They look like real characters screen, his deadpan delivery as exciting, sidesplittingly funny, angry and confused, listening Every risk, every shot raccoon with a serious attialongside their human/hupuns and idioms zip over his and just gorgeous to watch. At to his Walkman tape player. by cinematographer Ben tude, and Groot (Vin Diesel), a manoid companions. These head are a riot. Be sure to pay some point, the bubble may Eventually, Peter runs out of Davis, every single word in huge tree that is a gentle giant, two make Gollum look like close attention to everything burst for Marvel Studios but the hospital and is brought Gunn and Nicole Perlman’s as they attempt to capture and amateur hour; that is how he says as it is so low key and this is not when it will happen. aboard a spaceship, which then screenplay are all worth it. collect the reward on Peter. impressive it all really is. underplayed that much of the It cannot be stressed zips off to outer space. “Guardians of the Galaxy” is The entire gang gets arThe only thing better hilarity could be missed. enough that moviegoers of For an initial scene of a so much fun and exciting that rested and sent to a space than how Rocket and Groot Zoe Saldana plays the all kinds should not miss Marvel Studios movie, it’s a it is truly upsetting when it prison, where they meet Drax look on screen is how they tough girl role and is the “Guardians of the Galaxy.” This very heavy emotional moment. ends. When a movie makes (Dave Bautista), an alien sound. Bradley Cooper disap- straight woman to Cooper’s is a superhero team that everyThen, an adult Peter Quill you want to hang out with whose world was destroyed by pears in Rocket and is comRocket and Pratt’s Quill. She one will love and only leaves (Chris Pratt) appears on screen these characters for two more Ronan, upon whom Drax has pletely unrecognizable. There rarely smiles, doesn’t joke, you wanting more and more. during an opening credits hours, it’s done its job. sequence that is so brilliantly “Guardians of the funny and joyous that after Galaxy” revolves around a just 10 minutes, “Guardians of mysterious and powerful Orb Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney The remaining films in the new the Galaxy” already has more that everyone in the galaxy Ave. in the West Village in Uptown as “Big Movie” series are “All About Eve,” heart and runs an emotional wants to get their hands on. part of the “Big Movie” series. Show “Valley of the Dolls,” “An Affair to gambit more powerful than all Peter Quill is a scavenger that times are at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Remember,” “Alien,” “Doctor Zhivago” the other Marvel Studios movworks for Yondu (Michael Starring Roy Scheider and directed and “Thoroughly Modern Millie” ies combined. Rooker), who was hired by The by his ‘French Connection’ director through Sept. 16. It’s silly and a waste of Collector (Benicio del Toro) William Friedkin, “Sorcerer” highlights The Sept. 23 slot will be filled by an time to debate which Marvel to retrieve the Orb. It’s also the exploits of four down-on-their-luck audience choice selection. movie is best. However, being pursued by Ronan (Lee Photo courtesy of Universal & Paramount Pictures men from around the world, hired to For more information, log on to “Guardians of the Galaxy” Pace), a powerful being who The 1977 thriller “Sorcerer” will drive an explosive load of nitroglycerin landmarktheatres.com or call 214-520is the first Marvel Studios was promised by Thanos that play this next Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the on the unstable roads of South America. 0394. — By Ken Freehill movie to really take several he would destroy his mortal
‘Sorcerer’ is dynamite next Tuesday at the Magnolia Theater
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Juice, so to speak 6. Twenty percent 11. Krishna's land 16. Loose 21. Quiver
22. Yucca kin 23. Let know about (2 wds.) 24. Kate's sitcom friend 25. Refuge
26. From Machu Picchu 27. Fairylike 28. Iffy attempts 29. Still exist 30. Fortune-teller's deck
32. Pricey fur 34. Stockholm carrier 36. Last letter 37. Yellow jacket 39. Bolshoi rival 41. Swerves
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there ever a more hideous and obvious rug on a man’s head? Was that meant to be the subject is especially comical? Come on, Coy. poignant in addressJanelle Lutz captures ing the rights and acJudy Garland’s essence ceptance of the gay as we know it to uncanny population. lengths. Lutz said, “Playing Allen’s “mini-me,” Judy Garland is intimidatthe young Allen is played ing and wonderful.” Lutz with poise by pre-teen brought the cloud of sadWestin Brown. Brown’s ness that always veiled credits include, “The the mega star to the role. Adventures of Tom She appeared in Uptown’s Sawyer,” “High School “Soho Cinders” and has Musical” and “The Little worked at Lyric Stage Mermaid” among others. In one scene – both beauamong other area theaters. tiful and hilarious – Alex In Sarah Elizabeth We asked Alex Ross Ross as Peter Allen perSmith’s portrayal of what it was like playing forms with the Radio City Liza, she’s got down pat Allen, which he answered Rockettes in Uptown Players’ “The Boy From Oz.” with, “Who wouldn’t love a strong woman who’s filled with compassion. this role?” Ross’ credits, Smith said she’s still including many of Uptown’s producpracticing her Liza every day with audio tions, are “The History Boys,” “Equus” and video tapes of the star. “It’s an honor and “Crazy, Just Like Me.” He’s been to play the role,” she said. Smith recently seen locally at the Dallas Theater Center, appeared with Uptown and Turtle Creek Theatre Three and Lyric Stage. He has Chorale’s “Ragtime.” She’s slated to television and film credits for “Dallas” play Blanche in this season WaterTower on TNT, NBC’s “Revolution” and the Theatre’s upcoming “Bonnie & Clyde.” NBC pilot, “Salvation.” Smith so closely resembles Liza The entertainer’s relationship with through the work of a talented Coy his mother is close and supportive in Covington, hair/wig/makeup designer. both directions. As his mom, Marion, He makes Liza’s big brown eyes seem Jodi C. Wright tugs at your heartstrings. almost as far apart as the real thing. Her vocals are massive, as expected from Covington only created one pretty major someone whose credits include Mother distraction with Dee’s toupee/wig. Was Abbess in Lyric Stage’s “The Sound of
By Stella Wilder
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You must be ready to go on the record about something that you feel very strongly about. Now is the time to be most forthcoming. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Your creativity is on the rise, and you can see several bright and promising opportunities approaching.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Despite the bad news that has been coming your way – none of which involves you directly – you are able to rise to a current challenge. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – There are those who are curious about how you manage to prevail despite disadvantages; be willing to share your ideas. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Others are looking to you for counsel when you, too, need it. It's a good time to share information and ideas freely. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may not be complimented directly, but many times you will hear of those who value your contributions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Someone may be trying to keep you from reaching your goals in the most direct way possible. A fallback idea works well! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You will find yourself getting more and more used to an idea that went against the grain only last week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You're under the influence of one whose ideas and methods are quite inspiring to you. It's time to put new ideas to the test. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You
sighting 110. Employee IDs 111. Mystiques 112. They're classified (2 wds.) 113. Starbucks order 115. More mellow 116. Mr. Magoo's nephew 117. Fill the lungs 120. Limerick starter 122. "Tosca," e.g. 124. Pro -128. Elephant's quarters 129. Rate 131. Whisper on stage 133. Equip again 135. Home page addr. 136. More competent 138. Cowboy's stray 140. Imported cheese 142. Diameter halves 144. Coeur d'-145. Mortarboard wearers 146. Viper 147. Come together 148. Entered data 149. Everglades wader 150. Tractor pioneer 151. Wolfed down DOWN 1. "Bah!" 2. "Pal Joey" penner 3. Makes bye-bye 4. Get by 5. Ripped apart 6. Pixies 7. Disregard 8. Ipso --
Music,” as well as performances with area symphonies and theaters as well as Carnegie Hall. Her powerful rendition of “Don’t Cry Out Loud” is breathtaking. Costume designer Suzi Cranford’s work took on its own personality with Radio City Rockettes’ sparkling, feminine costumes and head pieces, while set designer, Rodney Dobbs created precisely matching wood cutouts from her design. The number was fun, unexpected, clever and innovative at the same time. Cranford is celebrating her 12th season with Uptown Players. She has been recognized for her work on various productions, with multiple awards including the Leon Rabin, Dallas Theatre Critics Forum and Column awards. She is associate designer for The Dallas Costume Shoppe. A few of Allen’s hit songs resonated with the audience, including “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “Everything Old Is New Again,” “I Honestly Love You” and “I Go to Rio.” It’s interesting to note that during his career Allen collaborated on many of his songs with icons like Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and David Foster, among others. Craig Lynch and Jeff Rane, Uptown’s executive producers, never disappoint in their choice of shows like “The Boy From Oz,” with “Uptown” written all over them. “Oz” will run through Aug. 10 by Uptown Players at Kalita Humphrey Theater. For information and ticket sales, visit: bit.ly/1qce2dc.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to require an increased level of commitment. In many cases, this will in turn require an increased level of unrestrained creativity and the willingness to go for broke without any real concern for how it looks, what others will think or what the immediate result or outcome might be. This week, it's the process that counts, and the ability to try anything will prove invaluable. Those who are unafraid of making mistakes, who are unconcerned with looking ridiculous, and who have trust in those close to them, will enjoy a productive and profitable week. Those who are not – well, stagnation is very much akin to failure at this time. There is likely to be something in everyone's week that proves unforgettable, and it is likely to be something that was quite unlikely in the first place. Everyone must be ready for the kind of surprise that can change everything – for it's just around the corner.
43. Nook or cranny 45. Concur 47. Tony or Oscar 49. "In" crowd 51. Hi-fi rigs 54. Fresh growth 55. Skipped town 56. Touche provoker 60. Explorer Henry -61. Sandbar 62. Mr. Dangerfield 64. 45 or 78 65. Drew to a close 66. Drink noisily 67. Goose eggs 68. 1998 BP acquisition 70. Aloha token 71. Hits "send" 73. Internet hookup 74. Aftershock 75. Let loose 77. Humerus neighbor 78. Fixes 79. Han or Ming 80. Mr. Spock's father 82. Comfy-cozy 83. Popped 84. Foul-smelling gases 87. 2.2-pound units 88. Thank you, in Kyoto 89. Wrestling style 93. Disclose 94. Birds that mew 95. Last number 97. Harley, to some 98. Estimate 99. Ms. Simon 100. Forks over 101. Soft purple 103. Terrier threat 104. Not lukewarm 106. Ballerina painter 107. Command 108. Sherpa's
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must not be afraid of making mistakes; there are only lessons to be learned, and no punishment to be endured. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Your point of view is shifting slightly at this time. You can try something in a brand-new and exciting way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – It's a small world, isn't it? You're likely to collaborate with one who was part of your life long ago. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may be able to spend more time with those few special friends who really make you feel like you're doing things the right way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A loved one is likely to play an unusual role in your affairs, and he or she can be highly effective. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) It's time to let yourself go a bit more than usual; you are confident and capable, and you can really soar if you let yourself. (March 6-March 20) – The ordinary is not for you. You're far more interested in that which is unusual, unconventional and unlimited. ARIES (March 21-April 4) An offer received last week may expire soon if you choose
9. Dam-building grp. 10. Many layers 11. Growler 12. Canceled 13. Postpone 14. Grandson, perhaps 15. Jillian and Miller 16. Long low hound 17. Mi. above sea level 18. Potter's finish 19. Mocking comments 20. Toady's answers 31. Rubber city 33. Take advantage of 35. Hitch -- -38. Do a grammar task 40. Noxious fumes 42. Once in a while 44. Middling grade 46. Rock shop curiosity 48. Decorate gifts 50. Hubble component 51. Closet nicety 52. Radio dial 53. Rabbitt or Murphy 54. Gridiron coach Don -55. Links warnings 57. Teen events 58. Orlando attraction 59. Atlanta campus 61. Go stealthily 62. "Angie Baby" singer 63. Tales 66. Car deals 67. Districts 69. Lamb and ham 72. Fresco 73. Written reminders 74. Innsbruck locale 76. Slalom runs 78. Pitcher of fame 79. "The Black Tulip"
author 81. "Witness" extras 82. Mountainous 83. Fillets a fish 84. Humid 85. Toughen up 86. Turn away 87. Waldheim and Cobain 88. Prima donnas 90. Kirk's lieutenant 91. Relocated 92. Curved moldings 94. Deep-red gem 95. The barber of Seville 96. Make changes to 99. Do horoscopes 100. "Pretty Woman" lead 102. Understudy 105. Helena rival 106. Tricked 107. The One-L Lama 109. Stevedores' grp. 111. Most blithe 112. Battle 114. Lord Tennyson 115. Dwell 116. Gardener, at times 117. Angler -- Walton 118. Lofty 119. Like an old sock 121. Snert's master 123. Straitlaced person 125. Look at the books 126. Banal 127. Non-earthling 130. Slight advantage 132. "By Jove!" 134. For real 137. Vane dir. 139. Assoc. 141. Lyric poem 143. Wheel buy (2 wds.)
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Copyright 2014 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. not to take advantage of it. Can you afford to let it pass you by? (April 5-April 19) – It's time to be open and honest about things that inspire you, inform you and guide you. Others want to learn from you! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Give yourself some credit; you may not know everything, but what you do know can certainly pay off handsomely for you. (May 6-May 20) – You may be able to make quite a comeback after having fallen behind as a result of a misunderstanding among players. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) A minor error can have a major impact, so thank goodness it's not you who will likely make it! You may have to clean it up, however. (June 7-June 20) – You can take advantage of a situation that develops behind your back. Pay attention to silent messages. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may not be able to trust yourself to take advantage of all available opportunities, but a friend is there to help you along. (July 8-July 22) – You may be able to bail out a friend who finds himself in over his head. Don't insist on being paid back!
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By Candy Evans
While they are gone, here is a palace that can be swooped up for a tad bit over Unless you $1 million and is were under a rock, as loaded, if not you must have more so, than its heard the biggest pricier brethren. story in real esFirst of all, tate that happened location with a Monday. Online triple capital “L”: real estate giant Caruth Hills. Yes, Zillow bought up you are in Dallas its competition, but you are just Candace Evans west of Boedecker Trulia, in one of the biggest Internet and south of plays in history: $3.5 billion Northwest Highway in a of Zillow stock for the Trulia quadrant I have christened boys. Why is this such big “Perfection.” Why? Well, think news? Because it creates a about it: Northpark Mall real estate powerhouse, could is almost walking distance change the way we buy real (when it’s not 100 degrees out, estate ultimately, and cost OK), and if you need to run to agents more for ads, which Tom Thumb or The Container could in turn be passed back Store, it’s five minutes. Central to the consumer. (Either that, is super close, and the Dallas or make them cranky.) This North Tollway is only a little comes as local home prices further west. increased 8.6 percent in Dallas Then there is Preston from May 2014 to now. It was Center, my favorite interseca little slower in the summer: tion in Dallas. Yes, it needs between April and May, home improvements, and they are prices only increased 1.3 percoming, but Preston Center cent. That’s a decrease from is home to Sprinkles, R&D March to April 2014, during (basically my second ofwhich Dallas saw a 1.6 percent fice), Taco Diner, hair salons, price growth. Everyone, it Tootsies, retail, Houstons, and seems, is out of town. we haven’t even yet crossed
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Photos courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty
This property at 7525 Villanova St. is listed for $1,050,000.
Preston to the west side. This is an area we are focusing on for a move should we ever sell our fabulous homestead because of the proximity to all highways and Presbyterian Hospital. With apologies to the Walkable Crowd, we still need to get around Dallas in a car, especially if you have a grandbaby in East Dallas. But on a nice day, you
really could walk to Barnes & Noble from 7525 Villanova St.! The house: a vintage 1953 brick ranch taken down to the studs in 2007 and thoroughly remodeled. I love the hand-scraped hardwoods, in fact, when Joseph and Beverly Raimonde Pitchford are not looking, I may just steal them: the dark coffee tone is what my heart desires. Yes, this is
the home of Joseph and Beverly, he of Crescent Real Estate Equities fame, she of Briggs-Freeman Sotheby’s top agent fame. The master and mistress of the house are both real estate pros, so you know you are getting blue chip. The home was re-done to perfection with honed marble, stainless gourmet appliances and a farmhouse sink in the kitchen, and a ramped-up downstairs master suite with full view of the luscious yard. The master is huge at 17 by 13 feet, and the spa bath with separate tub and huge shower shimmers in honed limestone and marble, a Ritz Carlton replica. There are four bedrooms total, three down, with three full and a half bath, and
a private fourth bedroom on the second level that makes the perfect guest room, adult kid bedroom or quarters. Adjacent to this bedroom is a media room-playroom that could also be an office or home theater. Unbelievable that the home is just over 3,677 square feet! The 0.17 yard has no pool yet, but plenty of room for one. Asking is $1,050,000 reduced from $1,125,000. Really, this home is a breath of fresh air that is going to be swooped up in three, two, one … especially when it gets on Zillow! 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!
URBAN TRAIL
Can buying your ‘dream home’ lead to financial ruin?
By Mike Ai and Phillip Murrell
We are not supposed to say this. As Realtors, we make money off the total value of the homes we sell. The higher the price of the home, the more money we get paid. So this headline might be a bit of a shock to hear from two Realtors. The fact is that sometimes for some buyers, buying the “dream home” might not be the best idea financially. Don’t get us wrong though. Now is a great time to buy a home. Interest rates are at a record low, and mortgage banks are bending over backward to get your business. The tight lending restrictions of post-2008 real estate bubble busts are long gone. Chances are that if you are serious about buying a home, you have started the lending
process and already have a pre-approval letter. It is also very likely that you were pre-approved for a lot of money, more money than you thought you would be approved for. So now you have nothing stopping you from getting that extra special house with that extra high sticker price, right? Well before you get too carried away, make sure to ask yourself this question, Phillip Murrell “Can I afford this?” Warren Buffet, one of the world’s wealthiest people and CEO and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, said, "A house can be a nightmare if the buyer's eyes are bigger than his wallet and if a lender — often protected by a government guarantee — facilitates his fantasy. Our
country's social goal should not be to put families into the house of their dreams, but rather to put them into a house they can afford." New homebuyers often forget to factor in all the costs in buying a home. There is the down payment, homeowners insurance, closing costs and private mortgage insurance (for homebuyers that are putting down a smaller down payment). This also does not include the other costs of buying a home like purchasing new appliances, new furniture, new design accessories, home maintenance, yard maintenance, pool maintenance and of course moving costs to move into your new home. It is a lot to think Mike Ai about.
The good thing though is that the benefits of home ownership often outweigh the costs. When you account for the potential value appreciation and equity building capacity that home ownership brings and add in the mortgage interest deductions, property tax deductions, capital gain exclusion and preferential tax treatment -- the costs of home ownership start to become less scary. And of course, nothing beats living in a place that is all yours. So if you are thinking of buying a home ask yourself, “Can I afford this?” If the answer is “Yes” give us a call. We would love to find you the dream home that you can afford. Mike Ai and Phillip Murrell are Real Estate Professionals with Keller Williams Urban Dallas. Mike Ai can be contacted at MikeAiRealEstate@ gmail.com/469-249-2407 and Phillip Murrell can be contacted at Phillip@philliprealestate. com/989-859-2275.
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Pesky bloodsuckers actually provide some ecological value By Naima Montacer
to breed and don’t like the rushing water heavy rains bring. The heat I stepped outside and water ratio happenonto the patio ready to dig ing now is perfect for into my herb garden and mosquitoes. transplant some basil. In But I had a garden less than 30 seconds, I was project to do, the motiswatting more mosquitoes vation and time to do it. off me than doing any ac- Naima Montacer West Nile was not going tual work. In two minutes, to stop me. I abandoned all plans and ran back I bypassed my all-natural Burt’s inside. Bees bug spray and went straight I remembered reading that in for the OFF!, flipped it open and the last few weeks the number of drenched myself in the chemimosquito pools testing positive for cal DEET. In one inhale, my hopes West Nile virus has nearly doubled of not using the chemical all year in Dallas County. I have felt like the quickly went out the door along numbers of mosquitoes themselves with myself. have doubled in the last few weeks Mosquitoes are attracted to cartoo. The increase in mosquitoes is bon dioxide and odors coming out probably due to the rain we had a of our bodies. The insect repellents few weeks ago and no rain since. work to neutralize our attractive Mosquitoes need stagnant water smells. The problem is, either I’ve @naimajeannette
been too stinky, or the mosquitoes have lost their respect of the all-natural versions (lemon, eucalyptus). I had to go with the DEET and reread the EPA statement “insect repellents containing DEET do not present a health concern” to convince myself it was OK. Mosquitoes’ respect of DEET is strong, and it’s like wearing armor. As the chemical made it’s way up my nose and into my mouth, I questioned my current nemesis, the mosquito. We all dislike the bloodsuckers for their disease-spreading ways, but they do have other ecological roles you may not know. The 3,500-plus species of mosquitoes in the world do play an important part in our environment. • Mosquito larva eats organic material in water aiding in decomposition. Larva is also food for
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aquatic predators including fish. • Mosquitoes act as pollinators for plants such as some species of orchids. • Mosquitoes are food. Many animals feast on these insects by the thousands. One little brown bat (a species of bat that weighs 5-14 grams) can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour. We don’t have little brown bats in DFW, but other opportunistic animals feast on mosquitoes in our area. We’ve had a slow start to our mosquito and West Nile season this year, but it’s about to blow up. As summer moves forward, the weather heats up and there is less and less rain, we end up with more mosquitoes. There are over 85 species of mosquitoes in Texas and 37 species in Dallas County. Only the females need blood protein to produce eggs and not all transmit West Nile, but
all are annoying! Try out the all-natural versions of bug spray first, but when your stink is too strong grab a low dose DEET to do the trick. The concentration of DEET in bug spray is related to how long the insect protection lasts, not how effective it is. Higher concentrations last longer but concentrations above 30 percent have not been shown to be more effective according to the Centers for Disease Control. I managed to complete my basil transplant and get a bit more gardening in without being devoured by female mosquitoes. But I’ll be counting the Dallas summer days in “days I had to use DEET.” So far, just one. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
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LOOK INSIDE THE RESTAURANT
Lincoln looks to put more sizzle in steakhouse
By Dotty Griffith
the market special, but Lincoln played her ace in the steak Is there such a thing as a department. She sent “new steakhouse” or a “steakhouse a 16-ounce rib eye, reimagined?” sliced into blushDee Lincoln thinks there is. ing medium rare She’s prototyping her vision in a strips for sharing, to sleek space on Howell Street across the table. After all, from the Quadrangle. There she that’s her preferred operates Dee Lincoln’s Steak and chop. Virtually all Dee Lincoln Burger Bar. Emphasis on STEAK. of the steaks are Lincoln, co-founder of Del Frisco’s great for sharing. Double Eagle Steakhouse, describes her latest Cuts are basic steakhouse: filet concept “as a casual but chic steakhouse that mignon, prime sirloin strip and also happens to have a nice presence of gourWagyu sirloin strip, in addition met burgers on the menu.” to Lincoln’s personal favorite. Not that traditional steakhouses are dress- That leaves enough appetite and up destinations anymore. Still the ambience budget to try some of the amazA contemporary feel makes this steakhouse atypical. at Lincoln’s steak and burger bar is different. ing sides. Well-lit but not bright, instead of dark and Crispy Brussels sprouts, and was cooked a rosy meclose. Contemporary furnishings that don’t with a bacon vinaigrette, mac-ndium rare. Local Yokal Beef look like a Tudor library, yet definitely more cheese with pieces of lobster claw from McKinney, supplies the upscale than a burger joint. Sidewalk seatand country-fried potatoes with ground beef. There are also ing in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. blue cheese made us very happy bison, turkey, crab, shrimp Blackboard specials. The feel is more metroas did the daily seafood special, and lamb burger variations. sexual than caveman with manners. A more a red fish fillet. Broiled skin-on There’s even a burger with limited menu but with non-traditional steakto keep it moist and deliver even Eggplant Parmesan instead house sides, such as the very up-to-date kale more flavor impact, the dish was of meat. Caesar salad with white anchovy and quinoa a great representation of what the Dee Lincoln's filet mignon Her wine list, as usual, “croutons.” And, of course, burgers. kitchen can do with sea-borne hits all the right notes and Lincoln took my dining companion proteins. Others include salmon, keeps bottle prices below $100, including a and me through a tasting to try some of her scallops and tuna steak. respectable number of Texas vintages. The bar — and customers’ — favorite dishes. Her The bar is a good place to sit and sip or to specializes in hand-crafted cocktails. Southern food roots show throughout the dine. Friendly bartenders and wait staff want The lunch and dinner menus, as well as menu. Especially with starters like Hushpuppy you to be regulars so they go out of their way the ambience, work together to appeal to a Shrimp, fried in a puffy cornmeal batter, and to make sure you’re happy. Chances are they’ll more casual diner. No heavy wood. Some sleek Fried Green Tomatoes coated with cornmeal. recognize you when you come back. That’s chrome. Steaks, seafood or burgers. Napkins Both are stylishly garnished with (respectively every restaurant patron’s dream: to be rememthat look like dish towels. And the insidein order) tomato caper relish and aged balsam- bered and cosseted. outside option makes good sense, except when ic plus goat cheese. Oh, yeah. About those burgers. The classic Dallas’ hot or cold extremes rule the weather The night we visited, flat iron steak was cheese burger we tried had great beefy flavor
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NTx Apps Challenge: ‘On your mark, get set, CODE!’
By Anna Clark
developers, designers and entrepreneurs will work to develop web and mobile anna@earthpeopleco.com applications that address specific It’s 101 degrees outside and issues within those verticals. most of Dallas is seeking refThe North Texas Commission uge from the usual heat in the and The Cleanweb Initiative usual ways: at the pool, mall, launched the innovation competimovies or the museum. But I’m tion to showcase all parts of the here at the “DEC” (the Dallas thriving North Texas entrepreEntrepreneur Center), a colneur and software development laborative office space on the ecosystem. second floor of a renovated red “Need is the mother of all Anna Clark brick building in the historic invention, and the NTx Apps West End district. Here with Challenge offers us an opportume are about 50 developers, entreprenity to engage fresh thinkers to develop neurs and similarly switched-on types unique and innovative solutions to solve who are passing the day designing apps. regional issues,” said Robert Kent, direcThe hackathon is part the NTx Apps tor of Public Policy for the North Texas Challenge, a three-month app developCommission and NTx Apps Challenge ment competition designed to generate co-founder. innovative software-based solutions and “In addition to developing solutions, companies to make North Texas more we are engaging and supporting entreprelivable and sustainable. neurs and keeping the region strong in The Challenge is organized around technology.” five major Challenge Verticals: water, As 101-degree days become the new waste, energy, transportation and the normal, we might express some grati“Internet of Things” (IoT). Over the tude that a few North Texans are using course of three months, teams of coders, their tech savvy in an attempt to stave off
the negative effects of a warming planet. Trying to get a handle on the hackathon culture, I started by asking a few participants what brought them here. “I like to keep up my skills,” said Toi Wright, a web developer and president of One Stop Designs. “Things are changing so fast.” “I think people enjoy coming to these for support. I have mentors, that’s how I get better,” said software developer and IT operations manager Bill Deihl, who also runs a user group for developers. Another group that included employees of TI and the City of Dallas put it like this: “It’s not just a hackathon. We’re a group of people coming together to make a cultural change.” While everyone I talked to was stoked about the opportunity to give back, the $80,000 in prize money doesn’t hurt either. Each winning submission receives a prize package including $10k cash upfront and an additional $10k in follow-on
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report. The Uptown location is the first of Lincoln’s steak and burger bar restaurants. She’s opened a second in Plano and has a third planned for Fort Worth. The Cowtown location will be called Dee Lincoln Steak Bar, dropping the burger from Photos by Clare McCormack the name but not the menu. Lincoln said that “burger” in the name proved confusing for some customers who thought that meant steaks weren’t the main focus or of the quality they expect from the Dee Lincoln brand. “The concept was designed with a lower price point than expected from a traditional steakhouse while still delivering the same high quality that I am known for in this industry,” Lincoln said. Lincoln added, “I am very excited to build a brand that truly has a soul. I like that this restaurant appeals to the younger generation as well as the older.”
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Scene Around Town By Society Editor Sally Blanton Summer Media Day
“Humble Beginnings” Awards Luncheon Benefit for Austin Street Shelter Union Station
CEO Jan Langbein, Chairman Dennis Grindinger
Gail and Gerald Turner
“Build It Garage” Exhibit Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Norm Hitzges, Jan Langbein, Honoree Brad Sham
Perot Chief Executive Officer Colleen Walker greeting guests
Rainbow Days Luncheon
Pot of Gold Event: Steps to a Brighter Future Hilton Anatole
Jane Winnett, Hostess Olive Coe, PresPerformer Eddie Coker ident Alyce Heinrich
Co-Chair Lisa Bys, President Katie Anand, Emcee Todd Whitthorne, Greg Pascuzzi, Nolan Bethel, Founder/ James and Mary Jo Co-Chair Melissa Dyson CEO Cathey Brown, Honorary Chair Dr. Clint McDonough McKellar
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MOOD cont'd from page 1 over a black bra. They start bonding over lunch in the store’s restaurant and come up with some pretty cute stories set to song. Between wisecracks about Prozac and incontinence, “the girls” lay it all on the line, even bringing sex toys into the mix — and taking the subject entirely too far. Also, if only they hadn’t dwelled on “hot flashes” at every turn, the show may have been more enjoyable. First of all, how much can you possibly say about a hot flash? Next, what makes it so funny? In this production Karri Atchley plays a “glamorous” Soap star, Linda Boston is a professional woman, Linda Leonard portrays an Iowa Housewife, while Janis Roeton is an earth mother. As the schleppy, middle-American Iowa housewife, Linda Leonard is certainly believable. However, if you have enjoyed Leonard in such roles as Uptown Players’ “Kiss of the Spiderwoman,” you may regret seeing her in this “little” part. She’s such a fine actor, who you want to see in meatier roles. Leonard has also appeared on Broadway and the national tours of “Showboat,” “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and others. Locally, Leonard has been seen in other roles with Uptown Players and at Lyric Stage, Stage West and Casa Mañana. She’s been honored with the Leon Rabin award and Column Award. As the professional woman, Linda Boston certainly has the height and poise to wear her business suit well, while pulling off the uniqueness of her more serious character. Boston has more than 20 television credits, and has worked with talents including Whitney Houston and Ray Liotta. Her credits also include the San Diego Black Film Festival and Uptown Film
Festival. submissions are due by Oct. CODE cont'd from page 7 Janis Roeton’s a very funny 6, with the Awards Night “Earth Mother,” still not hysterical program to follow later in but funny. She has toured nationally funding for continued deOctober. with MTM. She got her start at 16 in velopment and work on the Winning teams get to live shows at Six Flags Over Texas. app. Each winning team is pitch their creation in a speShe has sung with the New Christy also paired with a local app cial showcase in November Minstrels and operated a successful development, marketing or hosted by Dallas New Tech. of dance and musical theater for in creative agency to help pol“The Cleanweb Arlington for more than 22 years. ish their product and help Initiative has worked in over Without a doubt, the show bring it to market and six 20 countries with thousands picks up in the last 20 minutes, months of desk space at a of entrepreneurs to spur on when the ladies put the set designlocal co-working place. the successful application of er’s (who is not listed in the proMajor prizes for each web and mobile technologies gram) deco scenery to especially vertical are sponsored to solve resource challenges,” good use. The four women pop in by Dallas Water Utilities, said Blake Burris, CEO and out of four dressing rooms Dallas Sanitation Services and chief hacktivist for The with lots of surprises and an unexDepartment, Gemalto, Cleanweb Initiative and NTx pected, welcome costume change. Garrett Boone and the Apps Challenge co-founder. Writer Jeanie Linders has said North Texas Commission. “We are thrilled to be she was inspired by a hot flash and a NTx Apps is the first applying those principles bottle of wine to create “Menopause app challenge of this scale here in DFW to help local The Musical.” The show is in its 13th in Texas and is modentrepreneurs tackle year of production and is recogeled after several sucthe big challenges our nized as the longest-running script- cessful programs in New region faces, while ed production in Las Vegas. Linders York City and San Diego. helping create the next used MTM as a platform to address The Challenge features North Texas startup ovarian cancer. She produced two five major events. All success story.” hours of, “Menopause The Musical Out Loud: SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE Breaking the Silence of Ovarian Cancer,” which has been used to raise awareness and raise funds for local and regional ovarian cancer chapters. She established the Jeanie C. Linders Fund, a nonprofit organization that supports women in the areas of health, education and culture around the world. “Menopause The Musical” will run through Aug. 24 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. For tickets and additional information, visit Eisemanncenter.com or call 972-744-4650.
These are the moments I want to remember next time I get that look. You know the one. It happens when those outside of Dallas who fancy themselves “change agents” or “cultural creatives” regard you with a frozen smile, blank eyes and nodding head, as if to say, “I’m trying to look like I appreciate where you live, but based on what I think I know about Dallas, I consider it irrelevant.” Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. As one of the most significant users and generators of energy, including renewable energy, Texas is
ultra-relevant. And from what this event demonstrates, this region is also a potential hotbed for sustainable innovation. Where the greatest problems are, you’ll find the greatest solutions. Dallas has its share of innovators. They’re usually hiding in plain sight. You just have to know where to look. For the next three months, the space to watch will be the NTx Apps Challenge. Anna Clark is president of EarthPeople Media. She lives in one of the first residences in Dallas to earn a Platinum LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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