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EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Shelley Lucero Richards shelley@thecitymagazineelp.com — Zulem Arellano-Bordier zulem@thecitymagazineelp.com

Special thanks to the Mills Plaza Properties for allowing the photo shoot of Tatiana Fontes to be shot both inside the newly restored historic building and a top the building allowing the view of the El Paso skyline. The City Magazine Staff By Erin Coulehan Photography by David Anmed Senior Style Director Yubia Fierro/OTTO Make up by Vanessa Blanco Hair by Millennium Salon

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EDITORIAL DESIGN Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Aarón R. Domínguez Shape — theshapestudio.com JR EDITOR Esteban Carrasco ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Claudia Arteaga Jacqueline Ramsey EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Adair Margo Felipa Solis Ladonna Apodaca Esteban Carrasco Erin Coulehan Michelle Wilson Mariana Narvaez Jannet Bustillos

PHOTOGRAPHY David Anchondo Rudy Torres Michelle Wilson

Grace Neuhaus Jessica García Sophia Sweet John del Rosario Michelle Cromer Adrian Vaquera Patrick Martínez

Mario Arizpe Ibrahim Sànchez

of the magazine, and it owns all rights to their use. Letters may be edited for space. All rights to the contents of this magazine are owned in full by the magazine and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the Editors in Chief. Views expressed herein are those of the authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the ownership or management of the magazine. All rights reserved.

CREATIVE SUPPORT Theresa Guerra Ibrahim Sánchez

SENIOR STYLE DIRECTOR Yubia Fierro / OTTO

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HOME PIECE Welcome to the Bowling Residence, an El Paso Home. Thoughtful architectural detail, clean lines and dramatic elements combine for a sublet yet dramatic effect.

SPORTS David Silva— A Spanish Bull Dominates the English Terrain

TRAVEL Are you in need of a vacation? Four amazing options to travel within our country. Visit Loews Coronado Bay, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or New York, we have it covered.

MUSIC The Bulletproof Tiger Experience: Booby Miracles and Jean-Luc Duvalier release an assault of rawhedged guitar licks and synch chirps that resemble both music and raw energy.

BEAUTY Lipstick Revival— As classic as the little black dress, lipstick has been making a powerful comeback the past few seasons.

ADAIR SPEAKS Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, a white washed adobe church built in 1668 and now nestled beside a 20th century cathedral in Ciudad Juarez.

THE LOOK Jacqueline Garcia, CEO of Bazaar Models has plans to help bring the city up to speed in terms of fashion by showcasing local talent on a national scale.

THE LITTLE BOWL The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosted the Henry Stokes Little Bowl Youth Football Championships at Austin High School.

SEX IN THE CITY Meet Sergeant Major Scott, a mand with a kind face and the disciplined demeanor of a Roman soldier

SPIRITUAL CAPITALISM The Evolution of Business: Business and Spirituality appear to be different, spirituality points us to the meaning of life, and business is about making money. Together, spiritual capitalism, can take an integrative approach by making the connection between your business, work and you. .

HEALTH Top 10 Super-foods that give your body what you need.

ASTROLOGY What’s your personal year cycle?

IN & OUT Keep it trendy and up-to date, we reveal what’s IN and what’s NOT. COVER Brazilian Beauty Tatiana Fontes visits El Paso for the third time and visits with The City Magazine. Tatiana fills dance floors with her monthly residencies in New York, Miami, and Las Vegas as well as countless other gigs worldwide.

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WINTER WORKOUTS Your guide to a NEW YOU in the NEW YEAR. Don’t let your fitness hibernate for the winter. You can burn calories even in the coldest of temperatures.

THE CITY COOKS Recipes that may taste like they took hours to cook, but they’re surprisingly fast—which means you can spend less time making dinner, and more time enjoying it.

EL PASO PRO-MUSICA CHAMBER El Paso’s Pro-Musica Chamber Music Festival promises another incredible month of musical artists in its annual Festival that begins on January 12th through February 5th.

NEWS FROM THE RED CARPET The Broadcast Film Critics are honoring the best of the best, but it is not the big budget spectaculars that are catching the eye of the voters.

EL PASO’S CHILDREN HOSPITAL Set to open its doors and serve the community in February 2012. It is the first separately licensed children’s medical facility in the city, and a major step forward for El Paso.

THE STORY: CLIFFORD LAMBERT A true horseman and legend Clifford Lambert is one of the most known men in the New Mexico horseracing world. He’s won more races than any other man in New Mexico.

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THE CITY EDITORS TALK BACK Dear Readers, We’d like to propose a toast: Let’s stand on a chair, clink a glass and salute the team who’s spent endless hours producing second monthly issue of The City Magazine.

architectural detail is just one of the many beautiful homes that Ladonna Apodaca is responsible for brining to the readers.

We toast El Paso, it’s the best place to live, and we take great responsibility in highlighting our people and places. We hope you have as much fun reading this issue as we had creating it for you.

For those of you who love the horse racing world, we our so proud to tell the story of our “Favorite Trainer” Clifford Lambert. He has always lived and raised his four children in the El Paso area, but only a few know his story of being the first jockey who won the first All American Futurity. He shares with us his close encounter with death and what he saw on the other side.

Tatiana Fontes was chosen as our Cover Girl, because of her love for El Paso. She’s a native Brazilian, super model living in Las Angeles, who loves to visit El Paso’s hottest night spots bringing her DJ talents. She’s not only beautiful, she’s incredibly real, and generously agreed to pose for one of our fashion pieces. The historic Mills building was our choice to highlight the city from the Mills roof top. Celebrate with us the birth of the first separately licensed children’s medical facility, The El Paso Children’s Hospital. Not only are they bringing a much needed service to the children in our area, but their allowing El Pasoans who have medical specialties and expertise, to return home bringing with them their much needed education and talents. We’re proud that El Paso’s medical reputation is growing leaps and bounds in the Texas, New Mexico area. We are sure you will find the unique home of Bobby and Joanne Bowling absolutely beautiful. The elevated style with

Lastly we leave you our quote for the month. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, totally worn out and screaming ‘WOOO HOOOOO what a ride!’ Keep your eyes on The City Magazine; we’ll grow on you! Shelley & Zulem

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CONTRIBUTORS

ERIN COULEHAN ADAIR MARGO

GRACE - The Psychic Lady

Adair Margo owned the Adair Margo Gallery from 1985-2010, exhibiting over 400 artists from a dozen countries. She became especially devoted to the artist and writer Tom Lea, founding the Tom Lea Institute in 2009. Adair is the author of books on Tom Lea and Jose Cisneros and served as Chairman of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities during the presidency of George W. Bush. She was awarded the Aguila Azteca from Mexican President Felipe Calderon in 2007 and the Presidential Citizens Medal from George W. Bush in 2008.

Grace is a native El Pasoan who has been a practicing psychic and metaphysician for over twenty years. She has been featured on numerous occasions in the El Paso Times and on the television show Hard Copy. In the past she was a regular featured guest on the KLAQ morning show as Grace The Psychic Lady. Her insight and abilities have helped many people gain a better understanding of their own lives. Grace is known for her honesty and down to earth approach. She is able to provide insight into areas such as romance, relationship issues, career direction, finances as well as personal growth and spirituality. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Metaphysical Sciences and is currently finishing her Master’s Degree in Divinity. Grace is also a certified Feng Shui Consultant and is available to provide Feng Shui home consultations to address specific concerns or needs in one’s life.

Erin Coulehan is a native El Pasoan and is currently pursuing an MA in Literature at UTEP. A lover of shoes, champagne and Shakespeare, Erin’s passion for writing has led her to twirling through Manhattan in a tutu, tea parties in London, and fashion events in Washington DC where she worked at Washington Life Magazine. Erin looks forward to writing down her thoughts and adventures while in the pursuit of fabulous.

www.GraceThePsychicLady.com

FERNANDO MORENO Fernando Moreno is part of the Photos Pronto team of photographers. He is from Chihuahua, Chihuahua and is a student at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a very creative soul and loves photography and has a passion for videography as well. Fernando is an incredibly honest and dedicated person that has been available at a moments notice to carry out any assignment given to him by the Photos Pronto! team and The City Magazine.

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CARLOS IBRAHIM SANCHEZ

ADRIAN VAQUERA

FELIPA SOLIS

Independent, driven and goal oriented, Carlos Ibrahim Sanchez has made a name for himself in the El Paso nightlife scene with over twelve years of experience. Currently the General Manager for Plum City Lounge, Carlos Ibrahim is passionate about cultivating and flourishing El Paso’s night life scene through originality and innovation. With his very successful nightclub owner and restauranteur mentors Zulem Bordier and Rafael Arrellano, Carlos seeks to gain new heights in his career pushing his limits in creativity and overcoming obstacles on a daily basis others would simply find impossible.

Tenacious, dedicated and driven, Adrian Vaquera Silva is a force to be reckoned with. Not someone to be categorized or classified, Adrian has been referred to as a complex individual by his social group - someone that you must get to know to understand. A refined gentleman and successful member of the corporate world, Adrian provides a unique look into the world through the marriage of his traditional yet avant-garde perspective.

Felipa Solis kneeling next to Lassie on the Red Carpet. Felipa has more than 30 years of broadcast experience, having working at KTSM TV Newschannel Nine, the NBC affiliate in El Paso, Texas. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association , she has had a love affair with the movies since she could walk. and writes a weekly article about film, “Felipa’s Picks,” for the El Paso Times and KOFX Radio every Thursday. Her father, the late choreographer Antonio Triana took his daughter to soundstages all over Hollywood. She traipsed down Hollywood Boulevard with him and nothing was more enticing than a bag of popcorn and a movie at the Graumann’s Chinese Theater or the Pantages. Her mother, Rita continues the dance tradition, and teaches the art of Spanish Dance at the University of Texas at El Paso.

ESTEBAN CARRASCO

DAVID ANMED

Esteban Carrasco is a man of many hats. The El Paso native attended Loyola University Chicago and finished his formal education at UTEP in 2008 with a Major in Fine Art and a Minor Degree in General Business. These days, you can find Carrasco spinning the latest tracks at chic nightclubs, lounges, and private parties all around the city or producing original music in his home studio. This month, Carrasco caught up with fellow nightlife impresario Alby Bocanegra to discuss the state of nightlife and music in El Paso.

Contributing Photographer David Anmed hails from Chihuahua, Chihuahua where he was born in 1975. After obtaining a college degree in marketing, David went on to join the workforce in the business world but along the way he developed a passion for photography, In 2009, David took the leap and began shooting his own portraits full time - David’s work can be seen all throughout this issue of The City Magazine El Paso, including the cover shot of Charles Austin.

Along with a love of films and dance, Felipa takes tremendous pride in El Paso. She volunteers for a number of community organizations. Most importantly, she is “Mom,” to 21 year old Gabriel, a senior at Loyola University, in Chicago, Illinois. The family is exceptionally proud of the Miguel Solis Scholarship through the El Paso Community Foundation, in memory of her late husband tremendous pride in El Paso. She volunteers for a number of community organizations. Most importantly, she is “Mom,” to 21 year old Gabriel, a senior at Loyola University, in Chicago, Illinois. The family is exceptionally proud of the Miguel Solis Scholarship through the El Paso Community Foundation, in memory of her late husband.

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MARIANA NARVAEZ

JOHN DEL ROSARIO

LADONNA APODACA

Mariana Narvaez is a graduate from the University of Texas in El Paso with a major in Electronic Media. From there, she continued her studies in Madrid and graduating form Universidad Europea de Madrid with a Masters in Communications and Sports Journalism. While an intern at the Real Madrid Television, Real Madrid Soccer Club channel, Mariana covered training sessions and basketball and soccer matches and interviewed players and club directors in English and Spanish. As a correspondent for Televisa Deportes in Madrid, Mariana covered the presentation of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernaabeu, and interviewed Michel, a former Real Madrid player and trainer of the Getafe. Mariana has contributed for many publications and TV shows including Bader TV in LA, and Buenas Nuevas a TV show produced by Univision.

John Del Rosario is a product of American imperialism. He hails from the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Northern Mariana Islands list his wit and charm as their second and fifth largest exports, respectively. He is a senior Print Media major and Philosophy minor at the University of Texas at El Paso. He has written for Borderzine, the El Paso Tribune, The Messenger, Fever Magazine, Lady Gent Code Magazine, City Beat Magazine, and What’s Up Magazine. He writes in the space between punchline and epiphany and describes his style of writing as “prophecy.” He sees love as an act of civil disobedience. He is a lover.

Contributing writer Ladonna Apodaca is a creative person. After studying at UTEP for a BFA in painting and sculpture, Apodaca went on to persue a varied career in the arts. Her background spans the gamut of contemporary artist, visual merchandiser, interior designer, event planner, makeup artist set designer, prodcution coordinator and stylist. She’s done it all, and mostly at the same time. She’s spent her career making everything she works on look better, prettier, and more organized. A past recipient of the YWCA REACH award in the category of The Arts, Apodaca is also an active community volunteer and board member for a number of local non-profits.

RUDY TORRES MICHELLE CROMER

JANNET BUSTILLOS Growing up in a home with a single mother, my sister and I were always taught to express ourselves. My mother’s rule was to be confident no matter what. We have always been comfortable talking to our mom about everything. There’s no filter in our home, which is why I’m so free spirited. I love expressing myself and saying it how it is. I enjoy sex and living life to it’s fullest. I’m flattered to be able to write and teach others about having a healthy sex life. 10

Michelle Cromer grew up in Texas, but no longer has big hair. Wife and mom, bestselling author, salsa dancer in training, Michelle conducts workshops in which participants learn how to tap into a deep well of spirituality, serenity, and purpose. A woman of contradictions, Michelle believes that spirituality and capitalism can co-exist, that you have to sit still to get somewhere, and that – despite her best efforts – there are some questions for which the answers only come when you stop asking. She lives with her husband and two boys in El Paso, where you can’t walk to the mailbox without stumbling into a mountain.

Contributing photographer, Rudy Torres is a native El Pasoan and family man. After having studied metallurgical engineering at UTEP, a metallurgical meltdown ensued in that industry, thus prompting Torres to pursue his passion for photography instead. The choice has proved to be a wise one as Torres’ work has produced award winning results in areas of fashion, table top and architectural photography. A skilled graphic designer as well, Torres has thrived in his industry for over 20 years and has worked with a number of nationally known companies producing esteemed logos and brochure design.

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PATRICK L. MARTINEZ Patrick L. Martinez is a native of El Paso and is currently a Personal Trainer at New You Fitness & Yoga Studio in West Side El Paso. His Certifications are: Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Certified MMA Conditioning Coach, International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer, and a National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Certified Heart Rate Performance Specialist. Patrick is currently serving his 12th year in the military and has incorporated his passion for fitness into his job as a military recruiter. He is working with various area high schools in training athletes and creating fitness challenges with students and faculty. His clients range from boxers, mixed martial artists, high school athletes, and parents of all ages.

YUBIA FIERRO Yubia Fierro studied Fashion Design in the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy. She continued her education with a Fashion Marketing bachelor at the Art Institute of Phoenix and later returned to Milan following her passion for fashion styling doing an Image Consultant course. While studying, she interned at Carolina Herrera living in NYC for a semester where she learned about the fashion bussiness. Fierro, later was call to work for CH in the PR department helping organize the Fall 2009 fashion show. Yubia returned home and established her own company OTTO Fashion Event Coordinator - Fashion PR - Fashion Styling. 11

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Elevated Style Thoughtful architectural detail, clean lines and dramatic elements combine for a subtle yet dramatic effect.

By: Ladonna Apodaca Interior Design by Lori McCuaig, LMC Design Group, Allied ASID Architecture by Fred Perez, ARTchitecture, AIA Photography by Rudy Torres

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HOME PIECE

oanne Bowling and her husband, Bobby, a local builder and philanthropist, created a comfortable yet elegant abode, dramatically situated high atop the city, nestled in the Franklin Mountains. “Although the setting is unique,” said Ms. Bowling, “I still wanted this to be a comfortable place for us to come home to.” “Of course, I wanted it to be beautiful, but also warm and inviting as well.” Mr. Bowling added that “this piece of property offered us the opportunity to have an amazing view from almost every room in the house, so we worked closely with Fred Perez, our architect, to make sure that the structure was properly situated on the lot and took full advantage of the panoramic view.” Bowling was pleased to note that, “Perez was a great listener and captured the Tuscan influence that he and his wife had desired. In order to facilitate their vision for the interior, the couple engaged the services of Lori McCuaig, owner and principle designer of LMC Design Group, whose award winning firm is well known for its unique twist on classic European design. Ms. Bowling stated that she had a clear vision of how she and her husband wanted the project to evolve. She described her taste as stylish and warm, while his is formal, classic and clean. Combining those two modalities was a pleasurable task for the experienced McCuaig. The designer and homeowner took several buying trips together to Los Angeles, while McCuaig rounded out the needs for the home with antiques and acquisitions found on her travels to Italy. “I also found a number of antiques on my own, ” Ms.

Bowling said. “There were several large pieces that I loved, but wasn’t sure what to do with them.” McCuaig’s skillful eye found a place for everything that the homeowners wanted. Muted textures and rich fabrications abound throughout each room. Hand painted walls with subtle glazes add a softness to the overall feel of the space, while detailed frescoed ceilings, painted by an artist imported from New York, enhance a number of rooms, and bring the overall drama to a grand scale. The Bowling’s still have children at home, so it was important that the space feel comfortable. The kitchen and breakfast area in particular, have become a favored part of the home as it offers a roomy place for casual dining, homework or a welcome visit with friends. A large Italian wrought iron chandelier is a focal point of the room as it hangs in front of an oversized bay window. A large custom made upholstered bench provides a relaxing place for both friends and family alike.

“I didn’t want the result to be too formal,” Ms. Bowling said. “What I prefer is not too over the top.“

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Mr. Bowling said, “We were looking for a Tuscan influence.” “ Our architect and interior designer did a great job interpreting our ideas regarding the wants and needs for the home.” Down the hall from the kitchen, is the game room. On first glance, the viewer is awed by the beauty and scale of the large light fixture which hangs over the billiard table. Beyond that, the panoramic view of the mountains makes this room truly breathtaking. This is a feature of the home that makes the Bowlings particularly proud. Floor to ceiling windows afford all who enter an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Franklin Mountains up close and personal. The formal entry way, welcomes guests with stately stone columns and polished marble floors. The living room to the left seems small in scale, yet offers an elegant setting for intimate conversation or formal entertaining. The dining area is of a more pronounced scale with a large hand carved table, anchoring the room. Stately chandeliers and a tall cabinet from Dennis and Leen, are part of the treasured pieces that McCuaig found for her clients. The floor is reclaimed French oak. The piece de resistance is the trompe l’oeil fresco painted on the ceiling above the custom made dining table. Both the designer and homeowners were thrilled with the results.

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Each of the homes bedrooms reflects a richness of texture and love of antiquity. Muted palettes continue throughout each room, with splashes of subtle color here and there to reflect a glimpse of the personality of the family member residing there. Joanne and Bobby Bowlings master suite, exudes a stately feel with its burnt gold and mint palette. The scale of the canapé bed is of such a large proportion, that McCuaig kept most of the other elements in the room low key. The daughter’s bedrooms are both charming and sophisticated. Glazed walls, plump upholstery, sumptuous fabrics and old world influences make each room you enter a sight to behold. McCuaig said she found working with the Bowlings to be a delight. “They were so respectful of my position on their project, and allowed me the opportunity to interpret my vision on their behalf.” For all parties concerned, the end result is superb. Bienvenidos, Bowling family!

Working with the Bowlings was a shear delight. They were so respectful of my position on the project, and allowed me to interpret my vision on their behalf. – Lori McCuaig

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TRAVEL

01 — LOEWS CORONADO BAY Coronado, California Sits on a secluded peninsula only eight miles from San Diego. $110/night

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It’s all about the water at Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Set on a 15-acre peninsula across the bay from San Diego, the 439-room hotel transforms your daily to-do list into nonstop splashing in the resort’s three sprawling pools or in the Pacific at Silver Strand State Beach. There’s also an on-site surf academy, private 80-slip marina and three bayside tennis courts. Play the day away and then

send the little ones off to the kids club while you retire to the Sea Spa, with its 15 treatment rooms, ocean-inspired treatments and tranquil relaxation lounge and spa patio.

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FROM EAST TO WEST

02 — VDARA HOTEL & SPA

03 — SOFITEL LOS ANGELES

04 — JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE NYC

Las Vegas, Nevada Located in CityCenter, the all-suite Vdara Hotel & Spa is a boutique retreat on the strip. $87/night

Los Angeles, California The trendy Sofitel L.A. delivers high style, thumping nightlife and a top-not restaurant. $162/night

New York, New York A longtime fixture on Central Park South, the Jumeirah Essex House embodies old New York. $189/night

Even with its location in CityCenter, Vdara Hotel & Spa feels like an escape set apart from Vegas’s typical over-the-top attitude. The 1,495-suite property is home to an 18,000-square-foot spa and salon with subdued but elegant interiors, and the suites have the comforts of home (kitchenette, dining area) without losing cachet (sweeping views of the Strip, mountains or the Bellagio fountain). And when you’re ready to emerge for a night of dining, shopping and nightlife, CityCenter has it all.

French elegance meets Hollywood hip at the Sofitel L.A. Totally renovated in 2007, it’s now the epitome of stylish young Tinseltown. The guestrooms are modern and comfortable, and come nightfall you don’t have to go outside for stargazing: Kerry Simon’s inventive brasserie Simon L.A. is often dotted with sophisticated celebs, while the swank Stone Rose Lounge’s floating bar is a magnet for starlets and reality TV castoffs. And if you overindulge, Le Spa at Sofitel will pamper you with a full menu of treatments.

A historic property on Central Park South, Jumeirah Essex House has long been a fixture of Old New York. You might recognize its name from postcards showing Essex House’s six-story neon sign, which has been perched on the rooftop since the 1930s. The only Jumeirah property in the continental U.S., the 509-room hotel has all the modern amenities (24-hour fitness center, spa and upscale restaurant) without losing its Old World sensibility (elevators retain their gilded Art Deco glory).

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BEAUTY

Lipstick Revival

By ERIN COULEHAN

As classic as the little black dress, yet as frightening as breaking the white pants after Labor Day rule (there is such a thing as winter whites, ladies), lipstick has been making a powerful comeback the past few seasons. Interestingly enough, many twenty-somethings to forties and over women seem shy when it comes to opting for lipstick over lipgloss; no longer are we

afraid to open our mouths and be heard, but we’re timid when it comes to boldly enhancing the most sensuous and powerful part of our faces. Not to fear! It’s time to pick up your bullets and be introduced to modern lipsticks that whisper of romance rather than declare a power statement.

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20’s Lip color has been elevated to a new level of refinement, thanks in large part to Chanel’s Rouge Allure Velvet line ($32, available at Macy’s). Matte, yet non-drying, the sumptuous color glides on to lips with a soft texture and rich pigments. Looking for a color revamp? The line’s “La Somptuese” is a sensual berry complimenting nearly all skin tones.

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This age group has dealt almost exclusively with glosses most of their lives. Super shiny textures have been replaced for sheer balm-like textures, producing a more delicate effect. For soft and subtle color, Silky-Finish Lipstick by Benefit in “rocket pop” ($18, www.benefitcosmetics.com) makes for the perfect just kissed statement.

30’s Blending iconic color with twenty-first century sensibility, a lipstick-gloss hybrid that provides all day color is a woman-on-thego’s new best friend. Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss also by Chanel ($32, available at Macy’s) provides intense color all day, but goes on smoothly. “All women want something long lasting,” says Monica Demoss, makeup artist at Macy’s Cielo Vista Chanel location. Apply the color, let dry for ninety seconds and then apply the gloss for all day cover. Wear with care though, this product must be taken off with eye make-up remover.

Feminine and potent, lipstick has always been an iconic symbol for the elegant lady. Elizabeth Taylor once advised “pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together”; fortunately for women today of all ages, the revival of lipstick with sheer and balm like features now helps us keep our looks together.

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TOP10 SUPER FOODS

by SOPHIA SWEET

BROCOLI Why is it this vegetable great? One medium stalk of broccoli contains more than 100% of the daily vitamin K requirement and almost 200% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C, two essential bone-building nutrients. The same serving also helps stave off numerous cancers.

TIP: Zap it! Preserve up to 90% of broccoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vitamin C by microwaving (Steaming or boiling broccoli leaves just 66% of its nutrients.)

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LEMONS Why are lemons great? Just one lemon has more than 100% of the daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase “good” HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen bones. Citrus flavonoids found in lemons may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and have anti-inflammatory properties.

TIP: Have it with iced tea.

DARK CHOCOLATE Just one-fourth an ounce of Dark Chocolate (note the emphasis

TIP: Don’t over do it!

on Dark) eaten daily can reduce blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids- antioxidants shown to reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and increase “good” HDL levels.

BEANS Eating a serving of legumes (beans, peas, and lentils) four times a week can lower your risk of heart disease by 22%. That same habit may also reduce your risk of breast cancer.

TIP: The darker the bean, the more antioxidants it contains. One study found that black bean hulls contain 40 times the amount of antioxidants found in white bean hulls.

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POTATOES One red potato contains 66 micrograms of cell-building folate, about the same amount found in one cup of spinach or broccoli. One sweet potato has almost eight times the amount of cancerfighting and immune-boosting vitamin A you need daily.

TIP: Let your potato cool before eating. Research shows that doing so can help you burn close to 25% more fat after a meal, thanks to a fatresistant starch.

SALMON Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are linked to a reduced risk of depression, heart disease, and cancer. Three-ounce serving contains almost 50% of your daily dose of niacin, which may protect against alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.

TIP: Try different ways of serving salmon like salmon cakes, grilled salmon, or roasted salmon.

WALNUTS Walnuts contain the most omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce cholesterol, of all nuts. Omega-3s have been shown to improve mood and fight cancer; they may protect against sun damage, too (but don’t skip the SPF!).

TIP: Eat a few for dessert, the antioxidant melatonin, found in walnuts, helps to regulate sleep.

AVOCADO Avocados are rich in healthy, satisfying fats, which are proven to lower cholesterol by about 22%. One avocado has more than half the fiber and 40% of the folate you need daily, which may reduce your risk of heart disease.

TIP: Adding it to your salad can increase the absorption of key nutrients like beta-carotene by three to five times compared with salads without this superfood.

GARLIC Garlic is a powerful disease fighter that can inhibit the growth of bacteria, including E.coli. Allicin, a compound found in garlic, works as a potent anti-inflammatory and has been shown to

TIP: Crushed fresh garlic releases the most allicin. Just don’t overcook; garlic exposed to high heat for more than 10 minutes loses important nutrients.

help lower cholesterol and blood-pressure levels.

SPINACH Spinach contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two immune-boosting antioxidants important for eye health. Recent research found that among cancer-fighting fruits and veggies, spinach is one of the most effective.

TIP: Spinach is a healthy, and flavorless addition to any smoothie. You won’t taste it, promise! Try blending one cup of spinach, one cup grated carrots, one banana, one cup of apple juice, and ice.

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AS TRO LO GY by GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY

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PERSONAL YEAR CYCLE USE THE PERSON’S BIRTH MONTH AND BIRTH DAY WITH THE PRESENT YEAR NOVEMBER IS THE 11TH MONTH= (1+1) =2 20the DAY = (2+0) =2 2012 YEAR= (2+0+1+2) =5 ADD UP MONTH, DAY, YEAR = 2+2+5=9 THIS PERSON IS IN A NUMBER 9 CYCLE

1. A New Beginning: Good Time To Start New Relationships, New Job, Go To College, New Projects, Etc. Perfect Time To Build New Dreams And Make Your Own Ideas A Priority. This Year Men Are Really Important, And Will Continue To Be Important In The Future. 2. Harmonious, Balance, Peace, Secrets, And Hidden Issues. Try Cooperation With A Slower, More Peaceful Pace, And Quiet Thinking. Many Marriages Happen In A Two-Year Cycle. 3. Feminine Energy, Material Abundance, Issues With Mother, Motherhood, And Possible Pregnancy. Social Year And Faster Pace. Shape Up Appearance, And Don’t Scatter Energy. Good Year Financially 4. Male Energy, Feeling Of Entrapment And Boredom. Tie Up Loose Ends. Improvements Around The Home And Relationships Are Built On Solid Grounds.

6. Relationships, Romance, Love Affairs, Decisions, And Temptations. Home And Family Highlighted. Many Visitors. Deepening Ties And Marriage, Birth Can Occur. You Will Be Understanding And Sympathetic. 7. Dreams, Goals, Desires, Intuition And “Where Am I Going?” Inner Awareness, Spirituality, Self Development, And Studies. 8. Balance, Harmony In Life. If Off Balance, It Will Hit You. Look Out For Legal Issues From Tickets, Lawsuits, Jury Duty, Etc. Reach Power In The Material World. Financial And Material Gain Recognition From Past Efforts And Personal Magnetism. 9. Coming Full Circle, Dumping Old Friends, Job, Relationships, And Anything That No Longer Is Useful. Must Do Deep House Cleaning. Many Stops, Starts, And Changes. Don’t Begin New Projects. Stand Up For Yourself And End Unhealthy Relationships. Out With The Old!

5. Relationships, Marriage, Commitments, Expect The Unexpected. You May Take A Long Awaited Journey And Can Meet Unusual People. Romance Can Move Fast And Many Other Things Going On At Once. Expect A Possible Change Of Residence Or Occupation.

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IN& IN – CROSS-FIT In 2012, take your strength and weight training to the next level with Cross-Fit classes. This unorthodox and unconventional approach to staying fit challenges your body and mind allowing you to push yourself to new heights you might have thought were otherwise unattainable. Completing a class will have you feel accomplished and fulfilled- not to mention completely exhausted, working out muscles you didn’t even know existed! OUT – SAME OLD GYM ROUTINE We all agree that working out is a must for obvious health reasons, but doing the same routine in the same building with the same people looses all its allure. Try something different that challenges you in every way, something that allows to remark “That was a workout!” with exhaustion and pride! IN – CONFIDENCE AND ASSERTIVENESS The year of the dragon is all about being free and uninhibited. The rules to engagement in the traditional sense were out the window the moment the clock struck midnight ringing in the new year! So from the boardroom to the bedroom, confidence and assertiveness traits are key. You want something, go and get it! OUT – TIMIDNESS AND SHYNESS Male or female, there is nothing less sexy than a lack of self confidence. To be timid and shy, is to let life pass you by -simple as that. If you suffer form this crippling

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disease, I recommend you seek immediate professional help in the form of self help books such as Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia by Ronald M. Rapee, Ph.D. IN – LOCAL BOUTIQUE FINDS Not only does shopping at local boutiques help support El Paso’s economy, it also allows you to find one of kind pieces that will be sure to separate you from the humdrum that is the local fashion scene. Let your personal style shine by shopping at boutiques such as Hommework, Ruby Lola, Ella Blu and J. Luxe. OUT – EXPRESS How many times have you gone out to a club, restaurant or even to a work function only find that someone else is wearing the exact same Express outfit you are wearing? Never has fashion been so “packaged” as it is now. Break away from the mall, step out of you comfort zone, and strive to put dimension into your wardrobe by turning your back on mass produced clothes and venture into the land of individuality! IN – VICTORIAN LOOK Romantic outfits with lace, sheer and ruffled elements reminiscent of old Victorian Days are making a comeback. At the forefront of 2012 Ready To Wear runway shows of notable fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen, Christian Siriano and the Marchesa brand, the theme of being a women and embracing the soft and delicate beauty that is you is more prominent and “IN” than ever!

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OUT OUT – BORROWED “BOYFRIEND” LOOK Lets start the year by giving your boyfriend back his clothes. In contrast of past years, 2012 is about celebrating your gender and not rocking the unflattering low crotch, shapeless, form hiding silhouette style. In other words, baggy is out! IN – POMPADOUR LOOK Most notably worn by Elvis Presley, the modernized Pompadour hairstyle is a definite must this season regardless of gender. Less Greaser and more mod Rockabilly, this revived vintage look is a great spin on an up-do-which can be dressed up or down on any outfit! OUT – FAUX HAWKS AND MO HAWKS When contemplating on getting a Faux Hawk or Mohawk, just remember two words; No Hawk! Once embraced by punk subculture, this now mainstream look is old and tired. Follow our advice: Keep yourself warm this Winter, and grow out the hair on the sides of your head! IN – WAYFARER GEEK STYLE GLASSES Known for their edgy and rebellious design, the Wayfarer geek style glasses are the perfect match to any outfit. Sported by countless famous faces, these frames allow you to punch in a bit color and flare in an unexpected retro manner!

celebrating what makes us individuals as opposed to hiding your true beauty. Trust us- Your bloodshot eyes will thank us!! IN – CHUNKY JEWELRY Make a statement with bold accessories! Chunky Jewelry in the form of necklaces, bracelets and watches are a great way to show confidence and style. However, remember to use with caution-some people just might be unable to handle the fierceness that will ensue from the transformation. OUT – BALANCE BRACELETS Referred to being completely ineffective at enhancing athletic performance, these silicone balance wristbands are not only tacky, they are sign of gullibility. Magical powers from a bracelet? Really? IN – SPUR 601 El Paso’s expansion has been felt most by the city’s commuters; specifically those traveling daily from west to east after a long, hard day at work. Who wants to wait hours driving home on an overly congestion interstate? The TexDOT’s answer to the Sun City’s rapid growth was in creating a passage that would alleviate the flood of vehicles that seem to bombard the concrete arteries of the city during traffic hour. Connecting Loop 375 in East El Paso to US 54 in the Northeast, coming home has never been so easy and road rage free!

OUT – COLORED CONTACT LENSES OUT – I 10 Aside from the medical complications that may arise, colored contact lenses is a fad that needs to be forgotten due to the message that they represent; conformity. 2012 is all about embracing who you are and

Traveling East on I10 during traffic hour. Need we say more?

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— THE CITY AGENDA — ‘Murder on the Nile’

Polar Plunge — Special

Bach’s lunch performances

ers experts in all aspects of

Spring Home Show —

1043, Peck’s “The Glory and

Jan. 6-28.

Olympics Texas

at El Paso Museum of Art.

weddings and quinceañeras,

Jan 20-22

the Granduer; Concerto for

El Paso Playhouse, 2501

Jan. 14

This year’s guests include

and features three fashion.

The El Paso Association

Percussion Trio” and Tchaiko-

Montana, presents the Aga-

El Paso Area 19, hosts the

Kim Kashkashian, Alfredo

Information: 592-8897 or

of Builders presents the

vsky’s Symphony No. 5, op.

tha Christie murder mystery

fundraising icy weather swim

Oyaguez, Soovin Kim and

eptuxs.com. Admission fees

2012 show in the El Paso

64, E minor. Ticket informa-

. Directed by Frieda Voeks.

8 to 11 a.m. at the Wyndham

Lara Downes. Tickets: $30

benefit the El Paso Child

Convention Center. The show

tion: 532-3776 or epso.org.

Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday

El Paso Airport. Admission:

per show ($25 seniors and

Crisis Center.

features booths providing

and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sun-

$50 ($25 youth 18 and young-

military; $10 students with

day. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors,

er). Information: 533-8229.

ID; $5 ages 12 and younger).

‘The 25th Annual Putnam

seminars aimed at the needs

‘Lute’ —

Information: 833-9400 or

County Spelling Bee’ —

of a homeowner, whether

Jan 27-Feb 12

eppm.org.

Jan 19-28

building a home or remod-

UTEP Dinner Theatre pre-

El Paso Community College

eling Information: 1-800-756-

sents the World premiere of

$7 military/students with ID). Information: 532-1317,

UTEP Men’s Basketball

elpasoplayhouse.com.

Jan. 14 — SMU

exhibits, demonstrations and

Jan. 18 — East Carolina

‘January Jazz’ —

Main Stage Theater presents

4788 or HomeShowElPaso.

the new version of musical

Speaking Rock Entertainment

Home games are at the

Jan. 13

the hit musical comedy by

com.

comedy (formerly known as

Center

Don Haskins Center. Game

El Paso Wind Symphony

William Finn and Rachel

Jan. 7 — Candlebox

time is 7 p.m. unless noted

continues its 2011-12 “Spicy

Sheinkin at the EPCC Trans-

Provost Gun Show —

sion’s American Premiere by

Jan. 19 — Hulk Hogan

otherwise. Ticket information:

Season” at 7:30 p.m. at

mountain Campus Forum

Jan 21-22

Tim Rice was held at UTEP

Micro Championship midget

747-5234 or utepathletics.

UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital

Theatre. Directed by Keith

The El Maida Provost Guard

in 1984. Showtime is 7 p.m.

wrestling

com.

Hall. Tickets $12.50 ($7.50

Townsend. Showtime is

gun, small antique and

Wednesday through Satur-

Jan. 21 — Edwin McCain

military, students and sen-

7:30 p.m. Thursday through

Southwest art show at the El

day. Dinner and non-dinner

122 S. Old Pueblo Road.

iors). Information: 760-5599

Saturday. Ticket information:

Maida Shrine Temple, 6331

matinee performances on

“Blondel”). The original ver-

Ages 18 and older welcome;

El Paso Rhinos —

or elpasowindsymphony.

Forum Box Office, 831-5056

Alabama. Includes new, used

selected Sundays to be an-

16 and older for outdoor

Jan. 12-14 — New Mexico

com.

or 831-3205.

and antique firearms and

nounced. Ticket information:

shows. All January events

Renegades

accessories, knives, coins,

747-6060.

listed are indoors. Admission

Jan. 26-28 — Park City

Fort Bliss half marathon —

An Evening with the Stars –

Southwest jewelry, military

is free. Information: 860-7777

Moose

Jan. 14

Jan. 20

surplus and collectibles. Food

Belly Dance Extravaganza

or speakingrockentertain-

El Paso’s Junior League ice

The 2012 Fort Bliss Half

El Paso Chapter, The Links

concessions available. Ad-

2012 —

ment.com.

hockey team home games

Marathon, presented by

Inc. hosts its 5th black tie

mission: $5 ($4 active military

Jan 28

are at the Sierra Providence

Under Armour, is 8 a.m. at

dinner gala with dancing and

and accompanying depend-

Dance Alive presents an

White Winter Wonderland

Events Center, next to the El

Soto Gym on East Fort Bliss.

awards recognizing the com-

ents). Age 18 and younger

evening of dance and music

Jan. 8

Paso County Coliseum, 4100

Open to all the entire El Paso

mitment of individuals who

must be accompanied by

at 6:30 p.m. at the Chamizal

The 5th annual Bridal and

E. Paisano. January game

community. Information: 744-

have made a bright differ-

a parent or legal guardian.

National Memorial, 800 S.

Quinceañera show is 11 a.m.

times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday

5790 or aaron.k.jones.naf@

ence in the community at the

Information: 241-1761.

San Marcial. Admission: $10.

to 5 p.m. Sunday, , at the

through Saturday. Tickets: $5

mail.mil. Online registration

Centennial Club at Building

Marriott Ballroom, 1600 Air-

general admission; $10, $15

at active.com.

11199, E. Fort Bliss in Biggs

way, with dozens of vendors

and $20 reserved. Informa-

from ballrooms to florists.

tion: 479-PUCK (7825) or

Admission is free. Informa-

elpasorhinos.com.

tion: 629-0359.

Information: 566-1742 or 544-0364.

Army Airfield. Silent auction

El Paso Symphony Orchestra

El Paso Puzzler Mountain

and cocktails is 6:30 to 7:30

Bike Race —

p.m. with dinner, awards and

Jan 27-28

EPSYOs Winter Concert —

Jan. 15

dancing at 7:30 p.m. Informa-

The Symphony performs

Jan 29

The endurance mountain bike

tion: Lisa Lee, 241-6046;

with guest conductor Michael

The El Paso Symphony

UTEP Women’s Basketball

El Paso Chamber Music

race. Information: 845-1097

Joyce Snead, 598-9499 or

Butterman, at 7:30 in the

Youth Orchestras, under the

Jan. 8 — Memphis.

Festival -

or bmba.wordpress.com.

Sandra Reid, 877-3647. Web:

Plaza Theatre. Butterman,

direction of Andres Moran,

Jan. 12 — Tulsa

Jan. 12-Feb. 5

linksinc.org.

conductor of the Boulder

presents its winter concert at

Jan. 22 — Houston

El Paso Pro-Musica’s 23rd

Days of Remembrance Bridal

Philharmonic and Shreve-

4:30 p.m. at Abraham Chavez

Jan. 29 — UCF

annual festival presents

& Quinceañera Faire —

Monster Truck Spectacular —

port Symphony, is one of

Theatre. Ticket information:

Home games are in the Don

world-class chamber musi-

Jan 15

Jam 20-21

six candidates for EPSO’s

532-3776 or epsyos.org.

Haskins Center; times to be

cians . Concerts, recitals and

The 22nd annual event is

The “Thunder Slam “ mon-

new conductor. Butterman

announced. Ticket informa-

other special events will be

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the El

ster truck show is 7:30 at the

and guest violinists Soovin

tion: 747-5234 or utepathlet-

offered at various venues,

Paso Convention Center, pre-

El Paso County Coliseum,

Kim and Ik-Hwan Bae will

ics.com.

in addition to the popular

sented by Elegant Penguin

4100 Paisano. Tickets:

present Bach’s Concerto for

Music Film Series and free

Productions. The event gath-

$19.75-$25. (Ticketmaster).

Two Violins in D minor, BWV

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Dress/braceletes: Ruby Lola Belt: Agua Necklace: Luka 7 Styling by: Yubia Fierro Make up by: Vanessa Blanco Hair by: Millenium Hair Salon

BRAZILIAN —BEAUTY TATIANA FONTES

by SOPHIA SWEET

Sweate/ necklaces/bracelets: Luka Pants: Agua

Tatiana Fontes fills dance floors with her monthly residencies in New York, Miami, and Las Vegas as well as countless other gigs worldwide. Her energetic stage presence is the perfect vehicle for her style of progressive vocal house! Tatiana was born and raised in Florianopolis, Brazil, where her father was a nightclub owner and her brothers were professional DJs, it is no wonder she took up a serious passion for music so early on in life. ‘I’ve been into it as long as I can remember, after school I would be in the DJ booth helping my brothers, learning the ropes.’ At the age of five she was taking music and ballet lessons, writing, directing, and starring in her own theater productions for friends and family. She even performed in a popular singing/dancing group called Paquitas de Floripa, which traveled the state performing at local events and venues. Although Tatiana had an obvious affinity for music early on, her career took a different direction at the age of 15 when she began receiving offers for

modeling gigs in her hometown. A year later she was invited to participate in a contest sponsored by Elite Models known as Look of the Year. Even though modeling wasn’t her biggest passion, she liked the opportunities it offered – experiencing life beyond Florianopolis. This contest gave her just that when it scored her a modeling contract in Japan. Tatiana went on to be an international model doing major campaigns, commercials, editorials, fashion shows, and billboards in Paris, Milan, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, and more. In 1999, she was cast as a model in the Oliver Stone film Any Given Sunday. In 2001, acting brought her to the Los Angeles, where she would go on to study the craft with top veterans of the biz. The hard work paid off and Tatiana went on to book dozens of commercials, such as the 2005 Pepsi campaign she did with Eva Longoria. She scored a dramatic role in the Columbia Pictures feature film, Sharkskin 6, and a part in the hit show Las Vegas, among others.

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Top/skirt: Ella BluJeans: Pure Denim Cardigan/necklace/bracelets: Ruby Lola

With success in her new home of Los Angeles, one would think her life was complete. Tatiana was itching to fill a major void in her life; she knew she had to return to it. Fortunately, it didn’t take long for people to take notice of her talent, landing her DJ gigs at the hottest clubs and parties around the world. Her style is a fusion of the 80s and rock she grew up with, along with the house and electronic music from her days in Europe working as a model.

On her last visit to El Paso, Tatiana Fontes collaborated with The City Magazine prior to her performance at The Plum City Lounge. “I’ve played in El Paso three times already, and since the very first time, I was welcomed with so much warmth and enthusiasm. I love the energy there and we definitely have very similar taste in music. We like happy, upbeat, groovy house music so we always have the best time. It’s great when a DJ finds that kind of chemistry with the crowd. El Paso is one of my favorites places to play.” www.djtatianafontes.com www.thebullittagency.com

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DAVID —SILVA A Spanish Bull Dominates the English Terrain.

by MARIANA NARVAEZ

Young, fierce and quick is the description one usually hears when the topic of conversation is David Silva. The entire soccer world from England to his beloved Spain and beyond seem to be talking nonstop about David - but who is the man behind the soccer ball? David is a native of the Canary Islands, but his ancestry also includes Japanese roots. Raised in a small fishing village named Arguineguin, David began playing soccer as a young boy, along with his cousins and childhood friends. His icon growing up was the great Michael Laudrup but little did David know that he’d come to follow his idols footsteps closely. He has conquered the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the Euro Cup in 2008 with his Spanish National Team, two of the most prestigious titles in the world; and now he is conquering foreign lands as well, as he just landed a summer ago in Manchester City. Now beginning a new stage in his career, he had to part from his dear Valencia after almost 10 years and more than 150 games

played, where he began his professional career at the club’s youth side at age 13. After being loaned for 2 seasons, first to Eibar and then to Celta de Vigo, he finally returned to play for Valencia’s first team, where he matured not only as a notable player but as an astonishing man as well. The years in Valencia away from family and friends was tough, but gave David the fortitude, endurance, and experience which forced him to mature quickly and develop into the pro he is now.

As David was way on his way with his club team, he was called up to represent his country at only 16 years of age. From that day forward, he has continued to represent Spain for the U17, U19, U20, U21 and finally his senior international debut in 2006. He has played over 50 caps representing his native country and has been a member of Spain’s National team who won the Euro Cup and then took the most prized trophy any player in the world would like to acquire at least once in his life time: The FIFA World Cup!

Years have gone by, but one thing has never changed, and that is the people who have surrounded him throughout his life: His family, including his parents, his beautiful sister Natalia, his younger brother Nano, his aunts, uncles and cousins. He has said that when all this is over, he will return to them and to his island home in the Canaries, where it all began - where he began, coming full circle to his mission in life, demonstrating his true character. Behind that name is a man with a great and exceptional soul. I have had the honor and pleasure of meeting him in various occasions and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d easily say he is the most humble player and human

being I have ever crossed paths with. When his serene and almond shaped eyes stare at yours and when his reserved yet warm smile appears on his face; you then realize that his humility and heart are bigger than many of his goals and trophies he has attained throughout his life. As he continues on in one of the most prestigious leagues of the world, he has already debuted with many goals sealed with his name, yet the English and the world must prepare themselves for what is yet to come. For David Silva, his journey in England and in the World has only just begun.

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MUSIC

UNLEASHING BEA(S)TS The BULLETPROOF TIGER Experience by ESTEBAN CARRASCO

Bulletproof Tiger. The name itself conjures up a hunting safari of epic proportions. Sunset colored beasts wildly fend off deviant shrapnel from behind the brush as khaki-clad hunters shoot in vein, trying to tame the raw energy seething forward. Beasts all across the Sahara quickly join the pack. This is destiny; evolution reduced to it’s most primal state. Feedback from an amp shrieks over the PA and a distinct arpeggio gears up from a Roland synthesizer… this is not the African Safari - this is just another Tuesday night in El Paso as I find myself entrenched in the pits of the Lowbrow Palace – eagerly waiting along with the rest of the crowd for Bulletproof Tiger to take to the stage.

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After some trouble getting the visual projections going, red and black geomorphs slither across a white canvas and the feedback quickly turns into a tight 909 kick. Thump thump thump – the show has begun! Bobby Miracles and Jean-Luc Duvalier quickly release an assault of raw-hedged guitar licks and synth chirps that resemble both music and raw energy … clamoring forth at a steady 128 BPM. Tracks like “Shout in the Dark” (from the duos debut effort) land on the gathering of hipsters and scene kids like fire as they begin to gyrate, howl, and otherwise position themselves squarely from all levels of the Lowbrow’s auditorium styled live performance space – ready for battle. The small dance floor erupts – someone’s nerd glasses fly off and an enthusiastic photographer snaps up as many pictures of the flannel-clad crowd as he does the masked tigers on stage. Someone’s Texas Lone Star has created a gritty puddle on the cement – no one is noticing. BPT has segued into new material from “Year of The Tiger”.

Devoid of any vocals whatsoever, the music of Bulletproof Tiger is almost engineered for raw movement and party antics by design. This is not a show for singing along, rather a party for dancing and blowing off steam. It’s animalistic and most of all – the atmosphere is damn good fun! The tiger masks never come off and the boys aim to remain anonymous behind the aliases they have created for themselves – which speaks to the whole notion of raw unabashed release. To dance at a BPT show is to contribute to it anonymously. Judgment here should be kept to a minimum.

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At a time in music history where technology has jet-lined to the front of music performance and production, it’s honorable to see an act fearlessly slingshot techno cannonballs right through the fussy analogue cannons of Rock N’ Roll. There are mistakes, things remain loose, and the performance as a whole is as much about living as it is expressing the roar and growl of the Tigers. Sorry safari, these animals really are bulletproof! For Bulletproof Tiger performance information click to www.facebook.com/bulletprooftiger915 and to listen in, click to www.reverbnation. com/bulletprooftiger

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ADAIR SPEAKS by ADAIR MARGO

The Mission of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe - a white washed adobe church built in 1668 and now nestled beside a 20th century cathedral in Ciudad Juarez - opened my eyes to the rich history of El Paso and the possibilities of returning home. Its façade is so simple that passersby can miss it altogether, but those who walk through its wooden doors and look up at its elaborately carved ceiling can be inspired like I was when seeing it for the first time nearly thirty years ago. As a native who attended public schools in El Paso, I was ready to leave home to explore the world, studying art history at Vanderbilt University with a semester abroad in Florence. My time in Italy opened my eyes to the achievements of civilization and broadened my world, but when I married my Vanderbilt fiancé and returned to El Paso, I was disappointed and sad. All I cared about was in Italy, I thought, and there was nothing much that interested me at home.

Fortunately I decided to attend New Mexico State University where a Harvard-educated Italian Renaissance scholar named Christiane Joost-Gaugier became my teacher. I joined her in searching for Italian paintings in historic New Mexico churches and befriended scholars she invited from Italy. One of them - an architectural historian from the University of Padua - mentioned Italian documents he’d seen on the Franciscans in the southwestern United States and, when it came time to choose a topic for my master’s thesis, posed a question that gave me direction: why didn’t I write about 17th century Franciscan mission architecture in New Mexico? labor of the Indian carvers, he caught their fever and created his own extraordinary work that we enjoy every day.

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The suggestion intrigued me and do you know what I found? That a shining example of Franciscan mission architecture was the Mission of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, less than five miles from my home! That was the beginning of the scales falling from my eyes as I deepened my awareness of home. Every week I crossed over to Juarez, meeting the priest, Father Isidro Payan who pulled out extension ladders and anything I needed to explore and photograph every detail of the church. I met beggars who were there on the steps every visit, and I listened to their stories. I heard prayers and music; saw weddings and funerals; experienced laughter and tears inside. Not only did I get to know the building itself but, more importantly, I came to understand its meaning for the people of Juarez. . It was moving to realize that the mission had served the region since 1668, never closing its doors except for periods of restoration. It was a living, breathing church, not a shrine to the past. Sometimes value is hard to recognize when we don’t pay admission or receive a brochure; entering Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and quietly walking towards its high alter didn’t cost a thing. Its adobe walls, I learned, were whitewashed with lime and spaced at the proper distance to allow a span of Ponderosa pine trees to form the ceiling. The trees had been tree ring dated to a grove in the Organ Mountains fifty miles north in Las Cruces. The Manso Indians had cut the trees down, dragging them to the Rio Grande where they bound them into rafts and floated them down to El Paso. Looking up at the ceiling beneath the choir loft, I saw how beautiful the deeply carved vigas were, decorated with a Moorish design of rosettes within diamond shaped borders. Rough hewn boards were placed between them to support the weight of the choir, but in the nave the ceiling rose high overhead with cottonwood branches laid between the vigas in a herringbone pattern for a much more decorative effect. The molding supporting the ceiling was a Franciscan rope motif, mimicking the woven ropes tied at the waists of the friars’ brown habits. And the doors! Although those at the rear no longer opened to a baptistery- removed to make room for a widening streetits carved design was beautiful and deep, repeating the patterns of the ceiling. Those of the sacristy at the front of the church were equally beautiful, opening onto a small room with the same ceiling as the church. There was a fascinating blending of cultures – the materials of the Indians in adobe and wood and the cross shaped design of the Europeans. But where in Europe and Mexico there would have been a dome for light, here there was an economical solution: the top of the “T” in the church’s

cruciform shape was ten feet higher than the aisle leading up to it, creating a clerestory window. Since the church was built facing east, the rising sun shone through the window in the morning, illuminating the altar with the aisle remaining in shadow. There was equal simplicity in the decoration of the walls - a painted design rather than glazed tiles often found in the churches of Mexico. Without artisans trained in the majolica traditions of Spain close by, this was a practical approach. When the frescoed wainscot was restored in the 1960’s, its design was noted by restorers as having notable calidad estètica y fuerte sabor indigena por sus elementos decorativos y brillante colorido. Over the course of my study, I learned about Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe’s strategic location on the Rio Grande at the Pass of the North and how Fray Garcia de San Francisco gathered the Manso Indians there. I learned how they cultivated vineyards and had workshops, establishing a real presence in our region. The center of Spanish governance and mission activity was to the north, but they all passed through the Pass of the North. When the Pueblo Revolt occurred in 1680, sending the Spanish and Indian converts south, they gathered at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. A group of refugees came from northern communities including Ysleta and Socorro, New Mexico, eventually forming their own communities to the south: Ysleta del Sur and Socorro del Sur. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe became the mother of El Paso’s missions and sharing only their history is like telling the story of children without mentioning their mother. Likewise, sharing the story of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe without the El Paso missions is also incomplete, like telling the story of a mother without mentioning her children. Like anything in life, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe has changed since its beginning, getting a face lift with an added pediment and colonnade at the turn of the century when Juarez modernized. But she became her original self again in the 1960’s though now flanked by a large Cathedral and busy streets. When Dee and I built a home for the first time in El Paso’s upper valley three years ago, we knew what we wanted. We wanted our home to reflect the first building at the Pass of the North – Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. A first step was crossing from El Paso to Juarez with a skilled woodcarver named Agustin Castillo to see the carved vigas, corbels and doors. As he ran his hand over the deep carving, Augustine understood what he needed to do. Moved by the labor of the Indian carvers, he caught their fever and created his own extraordinary work that we enjoy every day.

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A local El Pasoan, Jacqueline Garcia, CEO of Bazaar Models has plans to help bring the city up to speed in terms of fashion by showcasing local talent on a national scale. Having been inspired by acclaimed Harper’s Bazaar, as the agencies name suggests, promoting the city’s eclecticism and potential are goals worth taking note of. We caught up with Jacqueline Garcia to see what she has plans for the year ahead. The City: How did you get started? Jacqueline Garcia: Bazaar Models began in August of 2009 upon graduating from UTEP. Throughout college I had the opportunity to work for two modeling agencies and pageant trainers in which I gained the knowledge not only from a models perspective of the industry, but that of a modeling instructor, booking director, and pageant coach as well. The summer after graduation I brainstormed a business plan and had friends who

were looking for someone to share an office space. At the time I had already began networking and had clients ready to work, so I took the plunge in opening a small business. The business began with 20 models and has developed into over 200 models under contract. TC: What are your hopes for business and the city of El Paso? JG: I would love to see El Paso develop into the fashion industry! Ideally have more fashion and trunk shows, local stores contributing original editorial in our local magazines as well as nationally. So many amazing stores and boutiques have opened up and those established have built onto their success. I can only hope that Bazaar Models can assist in showcasing local goods with our talent and put El Paso on the map for the fashion and modeling industry.

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TC: What have you found to be the greatest challenge for you professionally? JG: Not having enough time. There is always something to do!

in the industry. When you realize the number of girls that want to make it, your aware you have to work that much harder, even when you think you have worked your hardest.

TC: You were travelling in Puerto Rico recently, can you tell us a bit about your trip? JG: I took two of my strongest models and pageant winners to compete at an international level for a week. I learned there are some hungry girls out there (not literally) but hungry to make it

TC: What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned thus far as a businesswoman? JG: How important it is to introduce yourself to as many people as possible. You’ll be amazed at the importance of networking; it’s been a key to business growth.

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THE LITTLE BOWL

You know about the Super Bowl and the Sun Bowl, but there is one bowl where it all begins……..The Little Bowl. The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosted the Henry Stokes Little Bowl Youth Football Championships at Austin High School. Fighting for the title are El Paso’s top 11 and 12-year-old football players who’ve battled their way through brackets of grueling football games, to the final play off, for the much-honored title of “The Little Bowl.

by MICHELLE WILSON

The coin is tossed. The packed stands began chanting as the two teams hit the field. In a moments notice the playfulness of youth is left behind, their innocent faces harden, demeanors change, every person in the crowd knows that when these kids hit the field they’re ready for war, “Game On!” The two teams, The North East Cowboys, coached by eight-year veteran Harold Soto and The Horizon Scorpions coached by Max Mendivil go toe to toe.

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The Cowboys were lead by the popular quarter back Anthony Baird III, who shows remarkable talent of an athlete his age. He has all the natural moves of an NFL quarterback, he fakes, he throws a perfect spiral off the wrong foot, and when he’s tackled, just like the pro guys he never takes his eye off the receiver making sure the pass is caught. Both teams came to win……..the score is tight………..changing back and forth……… neither team weakening ………..the players battling to the end. Finally, after a grueling 3rd run overtime, Quarterback Anthony Baird of the Cowboys runs in the game with the winning

touchdown. When the year end stats were public, Christian Mckeever lead the team with 120 tackles while Chito Lerma was in a close second with 100. Rushing tuffs of the team are Ramon Lerma and Mikey Lial. Those Sun Bowl players have nothing on the little bowl players except a couple hundred pounds. Football stands are always the same, cheer leaders pick up their pom poms, coaches are scolded by the refs, players limp off the field, and yes, the winning coach is drenched with the traditional bucket of ice water. Congratulations Cowboys on a game well won

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Just a little football note, after winning the Little Bowl Championship this team went on to compete in Las Vegas, Nevada and carried home a 6ft trophy winning the National Youth Football Leagues Pigskin Tournament.

Directors: Victor & Anita-Jean Monsivias Head Coach: Harold Soto Jr. Assist. Head Coach/Offensive Line: Oscar De La Rosa Devensive Coordinator: Willie Cordova Linebackers/Running Backs: Andrew Avila Wide Receivers” Gabe Ruiz Defensive Assist: Bruce Truman

Players of the championship team are Anthony Baird David Benortham Dean Camacho ’Raul Carranza Sebastian Cuevas Daniel De La Cerda Yvan Dorantes John Fernandez Nathan Galviz Gavin Hildalgo Taran Holmes Ramon Lerma Mikey Lial Zenasi Mack Rene Marquez Christian Mckeever Angel Mejia Carlos Moreno Quintell Munn Mario Rios Gabriel Ruiz Brennen Sanders David Santiago Danny Silva Jessie Torres Christian Varela Will Williams

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SEX

GET HIM ADDICTED TO YOU! by GINA COXX

Honestly, guys are not hard to entice. Men are very easy to please, and any extra effort on the girls’ behalf goes a long way. Make sex part of your new year’s resolution. Lets keep our men mesmerized and craving us the whole year. Here are a few tips on how to maintain their addiction. Try doing something different with your look. Change up your hair and wardrobe. Show up with the red mani instead of the usual nude color and the leopard print pumps instead of the plain black ones. Trim it down south, nobody likes a crazy jungle, get the Brazilian wax or simply trim it up. You have the man, so try to keep him interested. Look at it this way: New year, new look, and a new sex life. No one will say “no” to that! Be spontaneous. Guys love spontaneity. Randomly jump in the shower with him and have a steamy session, say something naughty in his ear, while you kiss his neck. Just do something that is out of the norm. Confidence is key! Get rid of your insecurities. He is obviously with you for a reason. If it means go to the gym and diet, do it!

You have to make the man feel appreciated and wanted. Men are visual creatures, which is why they want to see their woman looking fantastic. Do your hair and make-up while you are at your home. Anything counts, just don’t let yourself go. Keeping the romance is a must! When in a relationship, try and schedule date night once or twice a month. If you’re single, try going out to different places with friends. We tend to stick to the same bars or restaurants. It is all about thinking outside the box this year. You never know where you may meet your next soul mate or fling. Because this year is all about thinking outside the box, I am urging couples to “sexify” the bedroom. Buy toys, lingerie, and flavored lube. Do whatever it takes to make things more fun and interesting. To all my single ladies out there, it is time to splurge on yourself. Buy yourself something nice that will boost your confidence and go out and flaunt it. Who cares if you feel like your being a bit conceded, there is a lot of people that do not give a damn. Remember guys like confident women.

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Save up for a romantic vacation for just the two of you. No children allowed! Have the hotel set up a romantic suite for you guys. Make sure to take a kinky goodie bag to show him you still have a freaky side. Remember this important motto: be a lady in the streets, but a freak in the sheets. Handcuff him to the bed and take charge, guys are usually those doing all the work during sex, the change is amazingly arousing. Change up your sex positions. Men get bored very easily. If you usually do missionary, try reverse cowgirl, or girl on top next time. There are many magazines or Kama Sutra books that can give you ideas to spice things up. Not only will your man be surprised but also addicted to you. Text or e-mail something naughty. Send him a naughty picture during the day. The anticipation will drive him crazy and keep you on his mind all day long! Tease, tease, and tease. Put your hand in his pocket, wear a sexy short skirt while you cook. Try wearing a trench coat with sexy lingerie underneath and give him a peep show that will excite him instantly. Do some random teasing throughout the year, and he will be fantasizing about you like crazy. Listen to him. As simple as this may sound, many of us don’t do it. Have him tell you what some of his fantasies are. Even if you think some of them may be absurd, go along with it. The easy act of you listening will make him believe he is important. This goes both ways. You should also be more verbal about your feelings. Let him know what you do or don’t like. Tell him how amazing sex was and how you can’t wait to have more. You will be surprised how simple comments make a radical difference. This will allow a more intense sexual connection accompanied with a stronger emotional bond.

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Try to role-play. This may sound silly to some of us, but role-playing turns men on. If you’re a brunette, try wearing a blonde wig or vice versa. If you usually stick to simple lingerie, you should try the naughty schoolgirl instead. Leave him sexy messages in unexpected places. Put a message on the mirror or in his sock drawer. Tell him to meet you back in the bedroom when he gets off work. Boost his ego by telling him how amazing he was last night, and you can’t wait for round two. He will feel great about himself and will keep trying to impress you in the bedroom. Do more outdoor activities. Go hiking on the weekends or bike riding around your neighborhood. Show him that you can do fun activities that don’t necessarily require you to be indoors. Challenge him to a race. Your competitive side will definitely turn him on. This year should consist of having more fun with your partner, and embracing your sexuality. Keep him lusting over you all year long by maintaining your sex appeal. Complement him on his skills in the bedroom and let him know what you want to change. No man wants to be with a boring woman, so snap out of it and get yourself together. Like I mentioned earlier men are easy to please, and you putting in a little bit of effort definitely goes a long way. So take out the little black dress, put on the killer heels, apply the sexy lipstick, and take him out. He will reminisce on why he chose you over any other girl. Stay confident, embrace your imperfections, and enjoy sex. Let loose and relax! XOXO, Gina Coxx

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THE EVOLUTION OF BUSINESS Spiritual Capitalism by MICHELLE CROMER

Am I the only person who has realized that the economic crisis that began in October of 2008 really turned out to be a spiritual one? Our system is not flawed and corporations are not bad, rather the individuals who work within the system often times are. I know business and spirituality appear to be different, spirituality points us to the meaning of life, and business is about making money. But if you put them together, spiritual capitalism, can take an integrative approach by making the connection between your business, work and you. Companies who are embracing this new paradigm shift are transforming the world of business. To these new mavericks, taking care of business means taking care of others. Not just because it is the right thing to do, but also because spiritual capitalism is a smart business move. Employees and managers

who embrace spiritual values like respect and forgiveness are happier-and therefore more productive. In the early 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the American capitalistic system was a perfect fit for my Christian upbringing and me. The religious ledger system of right and wrong and fit with the check and balances of the business world. After majoring in finance, I started my career in the multi-billion dollar industry of advertising. I was hired as an account executive in the growing advertising agency Sanders Wingo. After ten years, I became a partner and in the ten years that followed the agency was one of the first to recognize the changing realities of the multi-cultural consumer. We became leading experts in brand development for the Hispanic and Urban markets. The harder I worked on developing effective methods to seek out and find these specific consumers, the more I realized I needed to take a sabbatical to explore the world in hopes of finding myself.

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After four years of trekking, hiking, and visiting most of the acupuncture points on the globe I came back to El Paso, and knew that as my belief system expanded so did my view of capitalism. I began to research companies who organically embraced this new spiritual way of thinking. I found companies who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just write a check to a charity, rather those who made giving back a part of their non-negotiable core values. These businesses believe in the power of people to transform their communities and make a difference in the world. They understand that how they do business has a direct effect on the communities where they live and work. They are accountable for everything they do, from the way their products are produced, and the way the buildings where they work are designed, to service events to the quality of life in the global village we all share. They aspire to lead by example, and to add value to the lives that they touch. Their commitment to social responsibility is grounded in the values that define the communities where they live and work.

Firms today serve a broader audience than just shareholders; they serve stakeholders-a group that includes employees, clients and venders. The introduction of spirituality in business goes one step further. It makes the connection between your company and you. Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Buddha defined a mission statement for corporate America: Generosity is not optional. Everyone is responsible for himself or herself. We have a spiritual obligation to respond compassionately to those in need. I invite you to be the Buddha boss at your business or organization and to open your mind to a different, but much needed way on how society can be structured and organizations can be led. By refocusing our intentions, capitalism can evolve into a system that incorporates human values without losing the benefits of free-market economy.

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WINTER WORKOUT Your guide to a New You in the New Year Don’t let your fitness hibernate for the winter. You can burn calories even in the coldest of temperatures. by PATRICK L. MARTINEZ CFT AT NEW YOU FITNESS AND YOGA STUDIO IN EL PASO, TEXAS

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Before I get into some of the workouts you can do, let’s take a look of some of the other things you can do to help keep you active. First let’s break down the areas of your home and see what you can do in each area. Living Room. Simple chores such as dusting furniture and vacuuming couch cushions can burn up to 9 calories per hour and rearranging furniture can burn up to 10 calories per hour. Kitchen. Washing dishes can burn up to 3 calories per hour so give the dishwasher a break. Hungry? Cooking can burn up to 8 calories per hour. Bathrooms. Mopping and scrubbing can burn up to 12 calories per hour. Bedroom. Dusting and changing sheets can burn up to 14 calories per hour. And after hours work (adult time) can burn from 140 to 300 calories per hour. Garage. Cleaning the garage can be an all day affair and can burn over 400 calories.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Or so the song goes. Most of us find that with dropping temperatures we see rising waist lines. Why is that? Well, if you’re like me, the shorter days make for less enthusiasm. By the time we got off of work, it’s so dark that we think bed time. Then you add cold weather to the equation and the only pressing we want to do is that of our rear end onto our couches. The thought of snuggling under a warm blanket with a cup of hot cocoa as we watch our favorite prime time television is enough to stray even the strongest willed from the fitness path. But don’t fret. You can still burn calories in the comfort of your own home.

Yard. Raking leaves and pulling weeds can burn up to 10 calories per hour. Simple everyday tasks can help in your fitness goals so don’t skip the housework because you can burn 500-600 calories doing them throughout the day. Bonus, if you have a wood burning fireplace you can chop wood and burn 9-16 calories per hour. Tired of your walls color? Painting can burn up to 11 calories per hour.

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Now let’s get into your workouts. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on exercise equipment. Some of my favorite multi-taskers are medicine balls (2-12 lbs), jump rope, dumbbells (5-15 lbs), physioball (swiss ball), yoga mat, and resistance bands (5-20 lbs resistance). All of the above mentioned items can be purchased for less than $300 depending on weight, brand, and quantities. We probably spend the majority of time at home on the couch watching TV so why not turn the couch into a piece of exercise equipment. You can do seated leg raises/tucks while watching your favorite show. All you do is sit close to the edge of the couch, raise your legs so that they are parallel with the floor, and bring your knees to your chest as you slightly raise your legs higher than parallel. This will work your lower abdominal muscles. While enjoying the comfort of your couch you can also do dumbbell curls, dumbbell shoulder press, and dumbbell tricep extensions. You can substitute the dumbbells for resistance bands to add a chest and back workouts. Don’t let the commercial breaks go to waste. During each commercial break do some jumping jacks, push-ups, body weight squats, or jump rope. Try setting a goal each time and see if you can break it from day to day. Use your yoga mat to lie on

the floor and work on sit ups, crunches, oblique twists, and leg raises as you watch TV. You can also use the physioball to work your abs. Grab a chair from you dining room set and do some reverse dips. Simply place your hands on the edge of the seat and face away from the chair. With your feet on the floor, keep your lower body straight and allow your elbows to bend adding resistance to your triceps and push yourself up. You can also do elevated push-ups with your feet on the chair and your hands on the floor. Want to work the glutes? Do step ups on your chair. Alternating each leg, step up with one leg and bring the other one up right after. Repeat in reverse order. If the weather permits, you can go for a walk or jog to add some cardio as well. The important thing to remember is that you can get an entire body workout using just your bodyweight and household furniture. And if you decide to purchase some equipment, you can vary your workouts from day to day. If you keep it fun and vary your workouts, you can keep the Holly Jolly Jelly off your belly. Don’t forget that a lot of your weight loss or gain depends on your diet. As the saying goes, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” Enjoy your holiday meals but eat in moderation. If you eat right and stay active during the holiday season, you won’t need to make a New Year’s Resolution about your weight.

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THE CITY COOKS Salmon: 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick) Cooking spray

Salmon

Relish: 1/2 cup diced peeled mango 1/2 cup cubed peeled kiwifruit 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Preparation 1. To prepare salmon, combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add fish to bag; seal. Marinate 10 minutes, turning occasionally. 2. While fish marinates, heat grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from bag, discarding marinade. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. 3. While fish cooks, prepare the relish. Combine mango and the remaining ingredients. Serve over fish.

with Mango-Kiwi Relish

Broccoli Salad

(feeds 8-10)

Salad: 3 lbs of broccoli 2 cups thinly sliced almonds, toasted 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1 cup of cooked and chopped bacon 2/3 cup golden raisins 1 red onion, finely chopped

Buttermilk Dressing: 1 cup buttermilk, well-shaken 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot salt and pepper to taste

Low-Cal Margarita 2 oz. Don Julio Tequila 1 oz. Agave Nectar 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice 160 Calories

Combine ingredients with ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wheel. Salt optional.

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EL PASO PRO–MUSICA CHAMBER Music Festival by FELIPA SOLIS

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Celebrating El Paso and El Pasoans, the El Paso Pro-Musica Chamber Music Festival promises another incredible month of musical artists in it’s annual Festival that begins on January 12February 5. Outstanding musical artists from around the world are descending upon El Paso to perform in concert, and to work with Artistic Director Zuill Bailey to educate children with music throughout the community and make the music more accessible to all. This is Zuill Bailey’s 10th anniversary season as Artistic Director of the non-profit music organization. “This is a month that celebrates El Paso and its culture. El Paso Pro Musica works to invigorate the community and celebrates everything that El Paso has to offer. Bailey takes pride in the incredible hospitality shown to all of the artists throughout the community. Collaborations during the Festival this year includes “Bach’s Lunch,” the free noon time concerts every Thursday at the El Paso Museum of Art. Thursday’s will be special at the museum during the Festival as the Classic Film Series will celebrate great films and documentaries highlighting the music performed this season. The movies are free and open to the public and will be held every Thursday during the Festival at 7:00 p.m. The films

set to be shown include, “Copying Beethoven,” “ Surviving Picasso,” “The Art of Violin,” and “Shine.” The annual collaboration with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra continues with performances with violinists Soovin Kim and Ik Hwan Bae on January 27 and 28 at the Plaza Theater. This year Zuill Bailey will perform on February 4-5 with the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra. The concerts begin on Sunday, January 15 with one of the greatest musicians of her generation. Violist Kim Kashkashian performs in concert at 2:00 p.m. at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. The following week will feature music from Spain with pianist Alfredo Oyaguez Montero from Spain, cellist Andres Diaz and violinist Chee Yun. Pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Sung Mi Im will also perform in this year’s Festival. A chamber music concert is also set for Las Cruces on Sunday, January 22. “Harlem on My Mind,” a special concert featuring pianist Lara Downes on Feb. 1 at El Adobe Recording Studios which will give the Festival a twist of jazz, and she also takes on challenging works of Bach and others in a concert on Friday, February 3 at Western Hills United Methodist Church. For more information about the Festival, call 833-9400.

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News from THE RED CARPET by FELIPA SOLIS

It has certainly been an interesting year at the box office. There has not been a clear cut movie that has wowed the masses except for the “Twilight,” saga, Harry Potter and summer films with loads of computer generated imagery and 3-D glasses. It is more expensive than ever before to go to the movies, and the 3-D glasses and action packed chairs only add to the expense and a little to the excitement.

spectaculars that are catching the eye of the voters. Films that are thoughtful and leave impressions are not necessarily in the form of big box office. The list of the top ten films is impressive this year, including “The Artist,” “The Descendants,” “Drive,” “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” “The Help,” “Hugo,” “Midnight in Paris,” “Moneyball,” “ The Tree of Life,” and “War Horse.”

This year, the Broadcast Film Critics are honoring the best of the best, but it is not the big budget

The Broadcast Film Critics nominees are the first to make their way out the door, followed by the

Hollywood Foreign Press Association or “Golden Globes,” and they greatly influence the direction of “Oscar.” This will be an important year for actors like George Clooney as Director and Actor, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, who this time around are being recognized for the works for family and animated features. Woody Allen is back with another incredibly charming story of fantasy,” Midnight in Paris,” and Brad Pitt, who stars in two of coveted films this year, “ Moneyball,” and “ The Tree of Life.”

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Meryl Streep is nominated for yet another acting accolade, for her incredible turn as Margaret Thatcher in “ The Iron Lady.” Former Oscar winner Charlize Theron is also being touted for her work in “ Young Adult,” and other great talents like Kenneth Branagh, Christopher Plummer, Tilda Swinton and Michelle Williams are up against newcomers such as Elizabeth Olsen for her impressive work in “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” French actor Jean Dujardin in “The Artist,” and British actor Michael Fassbender in “Shame.”

there were an award for the most talked about category, it would have to go to Best Animated Feature, Bigger Directors, and star power are featured in what we used to conventionally refer to as “cartoons.” Spielberg’s, “The Adventures of Tin Tin,” “ Arthur Christmas,” by the creators of Wallace and Gromit, “Kung Fu Panda 2,” Jack Black in all his glory a second time around and in 3-D, “Puss in Boots,” the off-shoot of Shrek with a flamenco dancing Antonio Banderas, and “Rango,” with the voice and character of Johnny Depp who is better as Hunter Thompson than he was in “The

Rum Diary.” These are films that make or break studios to the tune of millions of dollars. It would be nice to see animators someday go back to a simple sketchpad and a pencil to create immortal characters. The very first awards show of the season is set for January 13 on vH-1. You will certainly be hearing about the winners all through awards season. My money is on “The Artist.” It will be a very interesting season.

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The El Paso CHILDREN’S HOSPI+AL Care with the Family in Mind by JOHN R.P. DEL ROSARIO

Our ever-bourgeoning city continues to develop into one, now, more complete in medical expertise as the El Paso Children’s Hospital sets to open its doors and serve the community in February 2012. The first separately-licensed children’s medical facility in the city is a major step forward for El Paso, as more comprehensive and specialized care is to be offered at El Paso Children’s Hospital. “It’s not a matter of whether other hospitals can do certain procedures or not, it’s who is going to be doing them,” said Lawrence Duncan, CEO of El Paso Children’s Hospital. “You’re going to want pediatric specialists and technicians that are going to be doing just that 100% of the time.” Duncan is, himself, highly qualified having spent a total of 24 years in children’s hospitals in places like Philadelphia and Milwaukee.

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l Paso Children’s Hospital boasts an accomplished and expansive staff. The hospital is the only one in the city to have board-certified pediatric intensives in their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. There will be multiple pediatric anesthesiologists, two pediatric orthopedic surgeons, two general pediatric surgeons and 24/7 intensive care unit coverage, according to Duncan. Where other hospitals in El Paso may have a few of these players on their pediatric wings, El Paso Children’s Hospital has it all, and the staff is still growing. Perhaps one of the most impressive members of the staff is Physician-In-Chief and current Chairman of Pediatrics at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Doctor Bradley Fuhrman, M.D. Dr. Fuhrman was formerly a professor of pediatrics and anesthesiology at State University of New York and was Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, both in Buffalo, New York. He writes a textbook that almost every fellowship for pediatric intensive care in the country uses, Pediatric Critical Care; he is a board-certified critical care pediatrician; and has 16 patents to his name. Duncan called hiring Dr. Fuhrman a “prairie dog” moment where physicians all over the country took notice and started paying more attention to what was going on with the Children’s Hospital. Along with the greater availability of physicians of various subspecialties, El Paso Children’s also highlights their emphasis on family-centered care. “The parents are encouraged to be a part of the care because, quite frankly, nobody knows a child as well as their mother and father,” Duncan said. The patient’s rooms, all single-occupancy, also take this into account, having an ample amount of space for visiting family and physicians and nurses to come in and out.

“Family is going to be encouraged to spend the night,” Duncan said. “And if you have a question at three in the morning, you’re not going to just be talking to a nurse or a resident, but you’re going to have the opportunity to speak to an attending doctor.” With family-centered care, the hospital provides family-centered services that are meant to help families struggling with their child’s illness. On the first floor, there is a Meditation Room complete with auburn walls, somber lighting, a serene fountain and neatly arranged church-like pews. The Junior League of El Paso has funded the Dedicated Family Resource Center, which functions as a medical library for families to research children’s illnesses. Staff at the center can also put families in contact with resources in the city concerning their child’s illness, like support groups. Laundry rooms and kitchenette areas are also available for families that plan on long stays at the hospital. And for the kids, most importantly, there are playrooms on every floor where kids can be free of any fear of medical procedure and just be kids..

One of the biggest advantages for some families in having the children’s hospital does no longer have to travel hundreds of miles for comprehensive care not found in the city. This is something that the Cox family knows all too well.

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Kyle Cox is a 16-year-old sophomore at Coronado High School. He was born a healthy boy, but soon fell victim to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the second most fatal genetic disease in children. Now wheelchair-bound, treatment for his condition has proven to be a big burden on his family.

The grind of traveling out of town is hard for many parents with kids that have unique illnesses. “This hospital is needed because so many parents don’t have the resources to leave town for care,” Kristen Cox said. “They get substandard care and they have to accept what we have here.”

Kyle’s mother, Kristen Cox, accompanies his son to all of his out-of-town medical visits and spends thousands of dollars on these visits, annually. To get to the hospital that Kyle currently goes to, the two spend an entire day flying (with a wheelchair and service dog, mind you), arrive at the closest city with an airport in proximity to the hospital, rent a van with a wheelchair lift, drive two hours to the hospital, spend a series of nights at a hotel, then drive back two hours and spend another whole day flying.

This “substandard care” that Cox spoke of is something she knows all too well. “When my son was born, before he was diagnosed with MD, he was receiving therapy at another hospital in town,” she recalled. “We were addressing all the symptoms of MD in the therapy, but he was never diagnosed. The pediatric wing of the other hospital never put these symptoms together and said he had MD and, instead were treating each symptom. In a children’s hospital where all the doctors are working with is children, they would have caught that!”

“If I didn’t own my own company, I wouldn’t have the vacation time to take him to the hospitals the way that I do,” she said. Traveling would, at times, take weeks-at-a-time out of the Cox’s schedule, staying out of town to see as many specialists as possible to avoid traveling back-and-forth for checkups. There was one time when she and her son went to the hospital at UCLA nine times in nine months! This has also proven troublesome for Kyle, who does not want to miss school as much as possible. His dream is to graduate and attend Texas A&M University and study architecture. Being in a wheelchair has shown him how buildings are inefficient for those in wheelchairs and he wants to change that. But, the travel has only worked to his disadvantage.

Cox, also a board member of the El Paso Children’s, sees the kind of expertise that the hospital is bringing in as a big plus for families that have to travel. “We have different specialists currently in the city, but the pediatric specialists are very important for kids,” she said. “Kids’ health issues are very different from adult issues.” El Paso Children’s Hospital plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 11 and then moving in patients from University Medical Center on February 14 where it will be open to the public. “It’s a big investment for the community,” Duncan said, “but it’s the best insurance policy any parent can have for their children. The last thing we want is for their children to be in our hospital, but if they have to be, parents want to know we’re here.”

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CLIFFORD Lambert A True Horseman by JOHN DEL ROSARIO

Everyone knows he’s a legend but him. Clifford Lambert is one of the most known men in the New Mexico horse racing world, and he calls El Paso home. The world of horse racing has been a way of life for the 75-year-old Lambert. As a race rider, or jockey, Lambert has won thousands of races and over 2,400 races as a trainer. Combined, he’s won more races than any other man in New Mexico. Every day, no matter the weather, race horse trainer Cliff Lambert wakes up before sunrise. He works seven days a week, in this business there are no days off; horses have to be taken care of every day. Most mornings he can be found horse back, leading his race horses to the track. “I like to watch them go,” he said. “I keep an eye on how they

train. Sometimes I slow the work outs down, and sometimes I have to speed ‘em up.” He mostly trains and travels the New Mexico Circuit which consists of Sunland Park in the winter, Ruidoso Downs in the summer, and Black Gold Race Track, Hobbs during the fall/early winter. Though he’ll be quick to tell you he’s raced all over California, Texas, Arizona, and even sent a horse to the Kentucky Derby for another trainer to run. He smiles, and if another horse runs tough enough to haul out of state, he’ll be on the road again. “I think I’ve got a good one coming up” he said. This is the time of year that he returns to his home race track Sunland Park. He now lives in Vado, but the house where the kids were raised was the well known Lambert Race Farm right out side of El Paso

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“I used to ride to school every day on a bronc,” said Lambert, plain-spoken and humble. When I was in high school, I rode to school over 12 miles every morning. “I’d tie him (referring to the horse) to a flagpole and leave him tied all day, then get back on and bring him home at night. That’s how we broke our horses back then” Born and raised on a farm in Kansas, Lambert has been horse back riding and racing since he was six-years-old. His mother once said that nowadays they’d consider it child abuse to let a child of that age ride -let alone race a horse. Since his father rode bucking horses at county fairs in places like Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado, Clifford went along and rode the lesser known bush-league races that always coincided with the sanctioned races. “We’d go to the barbershop and there we’d find was all these old guys sitting around braggin’ about their horses”, he remembered. “When my dad told them I was going to ride at the county fair, the old men would haul those old horses that had been turned out especially for me to ride. Since they’d just come out of the pasture, I would be running so far last on ‘em, ‘cause the horses had not been exercised in four or five years. The first race he ever won was at one of the fairs with a horse named “Big Brigade.” “There were six horses in the race,” he recalled. “We went three quarters of a mile on a half mile track and they’d just pulled the starting gate off at the quarter pole and those horses up in front of me saw the starting gate –remember there was no rail on the backside in the bush tracks - and all the lead horses ran into the center field and they made a big circle. I was the only one who kept mine on the track.” Lambert chuckles. “That’s the first race I ever won.”

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Then, in September of 1959, Lambert, a young jockey riding in Ruidoso Downs, was entered in a race to ride a filly named Galobar, by Three Bars. This was a race never be forgotten because it was the first, yes the first, of the infamous All American Futurity going 400 yards. The purse was $129,686 , (in 2011, the purse was 2.4 million), which is racing’s riches quarter horse race for two year olds. “As I remember, it was the first Quarter Horse race over $100,000,” he said, “most highstakes races back then were for $5,000”.” Galobar broke on top and lead the entire race, winning by ½ a length. The filly wasn’t the favorite, she paid $19.00. That special race would turn out to be the high point of his racing career, after all there’s only one first time winner of the first All American Futurity. Lambert almost didn’t get to ride Galobar that day. A week before the big race he took a spill in a Thoroughbred race and severely injured his shoulder. I was in pain until the gates opened (for the All American Futurity),” he said. “And then I forgot all about it. Pain? What pain? After I won, I felt so good, you couldn’t believe it,” he said. “It was amazing. I was the happiest person in the world that day,” he said If that wasn’t the top of his career, Lambert went on that same day to win the two next races. Although a sought after, successful jockey, race riding soon became troublesome for Lambert, who always had to lose weight - up to 30 pounds at a time - in order to be race weight. . “I had to lose weight because I was just to big to ride,” he said. “I could only reduce 6 months out of the year, then I had to do something else.” Unable to maintain his dietary regimen, but wanting to remain in the world of racing, he was hired on with different tracks as the racing secretary, race steward, and as an agent, travelling as far as Florida and Chicago

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In that time, he also started a family. Lambert’s wife of 53 years, Glenna, met Cliff when he started training horses with her father - who, himself, was an acclaimed rider and trainer - in Ruidoso in the late 50’s. Glenna’s eyes light up when she talk about Cliff, “He’s just a good dad, a good provider, and just an all-around good guy.” she bragged. The Lambert’s four kids all took after the family passion, all accomplished cowboys, Chuck and Cody have both received notoriety as PBR (Professional Bull Riders, Inc). Their Son Casey was a world champion bull rider before the age of 16 in junior rodeos, and a leading Jockey who has won over 3,000 races. Their only daughter Cheyenne, is a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines. Clifford brags that all the kids attended college on rodeo scholarships. When asked if he wants a racing career for his kids he simply said, “I like for them to do whatever they want to do. I’ll help them anyway I can.” “We had a lot of fun,” said Cliff. “Every night at our house we’d have around 25 kids there in our arena behind the house - either riding bulls or horses or ropin...My favorite memories are all of my kids.” Aside from inspiring his own kids, he also gave some wellknown riding athletes their start, like World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman. Lambert even gave racing great Jerry Bailey his first saddle. Jerry wanted to learn to ride and I gave him an exercise saddle. . “

In such a dangerous sport, the Lambert family has seen its share of injuries. Broken bones and dislocated joints amounted to a lot of time in the hospital, but one has turned out to be the most severe in the family’s history.”I got bucked off a horse at Ruidoso - it had to have been 30 years ago,” Cliff said. He landed on his feet, fell over and could not get up. After receiving therapy he developed a life threatening case of spinal meningitis and had to be hospitalized. In that time, he had some unique encounters in his sedated, bed-bound state. “He was laying in bed and I heard him saying, ‘Danny, you look so good,’” Glenna recalled. “And he was carrying on with his one side of the conversation.” The Danny in question was Danny Lujan, a family friend who had lived with the Lamberts when his father was killed in a horse-related accident in Ruidoso, and himself passed away. “And then, I heard him carrying on conversation with my dad who had passed away a while ago,” she continued. “I did die twice,” Cliff remembers of that hospital stay. “They shocked me back. I can remember going down that tunnel of light and seeing this guy waiting for me sitting down at this park. It was beautiful. He had a cowboy hat on and he was wearing cowboy boots.” When asked who the cowboy was waiting on the other side of the light, Clifford said, “I never got to look at his face, but I can see him just waiting down there on a park bench for me.” A second time during that hospital stay he had to be brought back to life, and this second time he saw that same cowboy on the same bench waiting for him. “I’m not too worried about dying; it might be better where we go, Even surviving death, Cliff said he’ll never retire. The racing world is harder now days he explains, trying to compete with the medicine out there. He’s not a chemist (meaning he trains naturally), he just trains on talent and hard work. “I don’t think he would survive if he retired,” Glenna said. “He doesn’t play golf. He loves the horses too much. It’s just always been a way of life for him. He’s just a very, very hard worker. He’s not a promoter, he’s not a conman he’s not a chemist. Cliff Lambert is a true example of a horseman. He’s a cowboy, a dying breed. He comes from a day of honor when a mans’ word and his handshake still stands for something.

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