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Second Year in a Row! Immanuel Christian School Tennis Team Wins State!
ICS has built its tennis program into what is now a state winning team for the last two years! The ICS warriors competed in the TCAF District and State Tennis Tournaments at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. ICS tennis team won the district team championship and moved on to state competition. Last Tuesday, ICS Tennis Team played hard to win the TCAF State Team title. Coach Valerio states he is proud of what the ICS tennis team has accomplished over the last six years and looks forward to next year. This years TCAF District and State competition came with unique challenges as ICS faced tough opponents from central Texas that compete in the junior tennis touring circuit, but ICS prevailed under hot humid conditions at TCUs beautiful campus and state of the art tennis courts.
2013 TCAF District 2 Team Champions Immanuel Christian School Warriors TCAF District 2 Girls Singles 1st Place Melissa Bedolla 3rd Place- Mariana Gutierrez TCAF District 2 Boys Singles 2nd Place- Mauricio Issa 4th Place-Joshua Valerio TCAF District 2 Girls Doubles 1ST Place-Cristina Melendez and Minette Escapite 1st Place Consolation-Olivia De Leon and Faith Arciniaga TCAF District 2 Boys Doubles 1st Place-Gabriel Bayona and Frank Moran 2nd Place- Jose Saenz and Andres Pando TCAF District 2 Mixed Doubles 1st Place- Alejandra Gutierrez and Danny Rico 3rd Place- Kayli Carrillo and Liam Morris
2013 TCAF State Team Champions Immanuel Christian School Warriors TCAF State Girls Singles-All State 2nd Place-Melissa Bedolla TCAF District 2 Boys Singles-All State 2nd Place-Mauricio Issa TCAF State Girls Doubles-All State 1st Place-Cristina Melendez and Minette Escapite TCAF State Boys Doubles-All State 1st Place- Gabriel Bayona and Frank Moran 4th Place-Jose Saenz and Andres Pando TCAF State Mixed Doubles-All State 1st Place-Alejandra Gutierrez and Danny Rico
The Chuco Artist Network proudly presents: Chuco De Mayo! featuring Art, Music, Comedy, Poetry and Dance celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the Chuco Artist Network and Cinco De Mayo. Hosted by: The Wolf Chucoartist.com promotes, develops and connects the best creative talent in el Chuco, Atzlan and the Southwest. Artists, Businesses, Organizations and People for Visual, Music, Written and Performing Arts make up the network of over 900 members and counting. Mobile Application also available. Chuco De Mayo will feature Live Performances by: Chuco Soul Project, IMA, Christina Gurrola, Manifique, Lawrence Welsh, Siren St. Sin and more! Artists Include: Ayer Eternal, Deadboy, Chris Torresdy, KAT, Carolina Rico (Henna Artist) and Andy Perez. Gallery featuring: Gabriel Marquez and Creed Yup Workshops by: Orgonite by Mando, Crochet with Red Moss, and More Sponsored by: Eternal SEO and Bear Space Collective Food and Drink Specials by: 501 Bar and Bistro $5 Adults $3 Kids 2pm 2am @ San Carlos Building 501 Texas St. 79901 The Chuco Artist Project is privately funded. Any and all proceeds will be used to further benefit and enrich the lives of the Artists and to further help promote them.
Wright Stanton
EPCC
Welcomes Award-Winning Native Author
Ray Gonzalez, the seminal Chicano writer who was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, returns home for a rare local appearance from 6:00 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 3rd at the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Administrative Services Center Building A Board Room, 9050 Viscount Blvd. This event is free and open to the public. Gonzalez, who is a professor in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, is the award-winning author of 17 books of poetry, essays, memoir and fiction. Hes also edited 14 literary anthologies in a career that spans more than 30 years. Gonzalez is the author of a memoir about growing up in El Paso, Memory Fever (1999) and essay collections, including The Underground Heart: A Return to a Hidden Landscape (2002), which received the 2003 Carr P. Collins/Texas Institute of Letters for Best Book of Nonfiction. In 2004, Gonzalez received a 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature from the Border Regional Library Association. For more information, contact Lawrence Welsh at (915) 831-2537.
Featuring El Paso Native Ray Gonzalez : Live Gonzalez is the prize-winning author of 17 books, including poetry, memoir, essays and fiction Hes also edited 14 literary anthologies
FREE, open to the public event - Friday, May 3, 2013 6-7:30 p.m.
El Paso Community College , Administrative Services Center Building A, Board Room, 9050 Viscount Boulevard For Information, call Lawrence Welsh: 915-831-2537
El Paso County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Weather Trivia:
Field and Stream Outdoor magazine rated Elephant Butte Lake what rating in the nation for trophy stripers?
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He says the fishing continues to be very good. The New Mexico Game and Fish Department periodically stock the lake with strippers, walleyes and large mouth bass. Vilorio says the lake was stocked with 750,000 striper frys (young fish about 1 inch long) last year. New Mexico fish biologists claim thirtysix thousand will make it to 5-8 lbs in about five years. The average striper caught in the lake is around
Doppler" Dave Speelman is the chief meteorologist at KVIA-TV in El Paso. You can watch his forecasts at 4, 5, 6 and 10 pm on ABC-7 (channel 6 cable). If you would like Doppler Dave to address (explain) any weather issues you can email him at Dopplerdave@kvia.com.
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NBA Edition
by the Ball Boy
Barely in its 2nd week and some of these series are already over.
The Miami Heat have been extremely impressive this playoffs. The Heat just got their first playoff sweep in franchise history with a win over the Bucks. The Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta hawks are deadlocked at 2-2 in this series. Josh Smith has been exemplary with 18 points average in this first round of the playoffs. After an exciting win for Chicago on Saturday, The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a win on monday against a Kirk-less Bulls. Game 5 now goes back to Chicago where Kirk Heinrich is expected to make a return. NYC had Boston against the wall with a 3-0 lead but Boston pulled out a win and forced a game 5. Game 5 goes back to Madison Square Garden and lets see if a desperate Boston can make this series longer. Oklahoma is faced with a bad situation now that Westbrook is out for the playoffs with an injury. Kevin Durant has to step in and be selfish and take a larger amount of shots to win this series against Houston and after that. OKC leads 3-1 and game 5 goes back to OKC. The San Antonio Spurs locked up a sweep against the Kobeless Lakers. Dwight Howard was ejected in the final game and it could very well be his last game as an L.A. Laker. The Other LA team is down 3-2 and has had a tough match against Memphis with its Defensive Player of the year
Stephen Curry in Marc Gosal. The LA Clippers field goal percentage is not where it should be and Memphis is taking advantage of that. Denver and co. against Stephen Curry and co. is really heating up into a competitive battle. This being Stephen Currys first playoff appearance the boy is putting up some major numbers.
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Activities include: equipment static displays, demonstrations by the area high school JROTC Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams, entertainment by the 1st Armored Division Band; Chili Cook-Off, Car Show, East Fort Bliss Build-up Tour and food and drink concessions. Armed Forces Day at BIGGS PARK is an open house event that provides you the opportunity to meet with service men and women and learn about the equipment they use in support of this nation. Armed Forces Day 2013, Saturday, May 18, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For more information, call the Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office at 568-4505.
Where: Fort Bliss Field of Honor (immediately inside Cassidy Gate on West Fort Bliss) Background: The Field of Honor is a permanent monument to service members from Fort Bliss killed in overseas conflicts. Each service member is memorialized on a granite wall overlooking the historic Fort Bliss parade field. Every May, Soldiers killed during the previous twelve months are added to the wall. This year the following Soldiers names will be added to the memorial wall: Spc. Trevor B. Adkins Spc. Erica P. Alecksen Capt. Bruce K. Clark Pfc. Leroy Deronde III Spc. Jason K Edens Spc. Kedith L. Jacobs Jr. Staff Sgt. Roberto Loeza Jr. Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes Spc. Alejandro J. Pardo Staff Sgt. Ricardo Seija Sgt. James L. Skalberg Jr. Spc. Cameron J. Stambaugh Spc. Clarence Williams III
For more information contact Maj. Joe Buccino, Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office: (915) 744-0287
Photo of Dr. Meade Kemrer, courtesy of Meade Kemrer Photo of Cottonwood Springs site petroglyph the El Paso Archaeological Society in partnership with the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. Information: 915-755-4332; guidamr@elpasotexas.gov
Surface dive, feet- first or head first to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 lb. object and then return swimming on the back to the starting point, set down the brick and climb out using a ladder.
Sharon Mosley
York and Kate Spade. Indeed not since the '50s when Lucille Ball collected gold charms celebrating the musical career of her husband, Desi, to Jackie O's single-charm bracelet, charms are once more making a big comeback, and Mother's Day is the perfect time to give your mom a gift of history on her wrist. It's one of the most personal gifts you can give and pass on to the next generation.
Don't have any gift ideas for one of those most important women in your life? How about a gift
that fits no matter what size your Mom is? It's one of the best ways to give the significant women in your life a present they'll really appreciate
braceleter who enjoys the thrill of the hunt and collects charm mementos over time? Or are you the instant-gratification type who sees a gorgeous ready-made bracelet that stops you dead in your tracks and that you must have immediately? Determine which category your mom fits into.
Commit to a metal. If
you are starting a bracelet for your mom, you might want to take a cue from the jewelry she already wears mostly gold (often, more expensive) or silver (more casual). Zabar recommends sticking to 14-karat gold for charm bracelets. "It will stand up to the clinging and clanging of the charms." There are also lots of alternatives now for moms who want a different look check out all the woven leather bracelets that have more of a hip vibe.
There are lots of ways to say "I love you" with jewelry that becomes an heirloom and are one of the most personal gifts you can give. Personalized bracelets have always been a great way to celebrate special occasions. I still cherish a special bracelet from high school dangling with sterling cheerleader megaphones and tennis racquets. Every generation has a new way of collecting these wearable memories Moms have been wearing charm bracelets since the days of ancient Egypt. "People seem to have always had the need to adorn themselves with beautiful, symbolic or magical things," says Tracey Zabar, artist and author of "Charmed Bracelets" (Stewart Tabori & Chang, 19.95). "Ancient peoples relied upon amulets and other lucky charms to ward off the "evil eye" and other bad spirits, and then they held fast to religious charms promising fertility and love," acknowledges Zabar, who has designed bracelets for Barneys New
Here are some of Zabar's tips on composing your own charm bracelet: First, decide which side of the fence you are on: do-it-yourself or prefab. Are you the type of charm
Make it personal. Give Mom a gift of unique bracelets from Ippolita's "Lollipop" collection with matching birthstone bracelets for children. (www.ippolita.com)
More is more.
Try to choose real stones and pearls as often as possible, says Zabar. "Since most of the stones are tiny, they aren't that expensive. You don't need the perfect color or quality; just make sure that the stones are pretty and you don't see any obvious inclusions or chips."
Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.
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Sad Times Call for Happiness Strategies: Be Kind and Seek Joy
After the horror of the Boston Marathon bombing, with the Sandy Hook massacre and the defeat of the gun background check bill in the Senate still fogging my rose-colored glasses, I choose today to focus on happiness. at the grocery store on a machine, and it asked if I had been depressed lately. But it did not ask if I had been experiencing a lot of enjoyment and joy lately." Here, then to help you drop the fear and anger and live in the sweet spot of life are a few more insights into happiness, as reported by Mary Monroe in the IDEA Fitness
Happiness in You, author Robert Holden reports that happiness is a journey from the "ego-mind" to the "heart of your unconditional self." Holden elaborates: "Happiness is your true nature, who you are, what you experience when you accept yourself." In that sense, every person must define happiness for herself. I'm talking to you, dear Reader: What is your definition of happiness? Are you living it? Who is the happiest person you
know, and what does he teach you about happiness? In the "How of Happiness," psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky, explains that about 40 percent of our happiness is within our power to change through the ways we act and think. (That's a lot!) Studies show that only about 10 percent of our happiness is associated with circumstances of life, such as money, health, beauty, marriage, etc. (Only 10
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life, but once it becomes a selfreinforcing habit, it becomes easier." One terrific way to work on it, as described in Martin Seligman's classic "Authentic Happiness," is to recall and write down three good things that happen to you every day. Seligman's single most effective exercise for boosting well-being? Acts of kindness. Do one completely unexpected act of kindness tomorrow! ... Continues on page 18
Journal:
Real happiness,
according to Ed Diener, is not a continual state of bliss. Nor is it the absence of all unpleasant feelings. In fact, the mindless pursuit of intense highs while avoiding all sad or unpleasant feelings is actually considered to be unhealthy.
quires positive attitudes about life and continuing and fresh involvement with life-affirming activities. Forget the BMW and a penthouse overlooking Central Park. Instead, live a life full of meaning and values. Surround yourself with supportive social relationships. Do rewarding work. (But not for Wayne LaPierre.)
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1 Type of business 2 Pueblo Indian 3 Cry of despair 4 Grilled sandwich 5 Full of life 6 Contents of Pandora's box 7 Missile acronym 8 The King ___ 9 Leader of the Untouchables 10 Setting 11 ___ Little Teapot 12 Russian-built fighter 13 Had a bite 21 Nuclear physicist Enrico 22 Third word of America 25 Stab 26 More discerning 27 Jim Varney role 28 Kind of control
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20 Fibber McGee's address 23 Initial for Superman 24 "___ Ike." 28 Shove off 32 Type of steel 35 Buzzer 36 Slick 37 Briefcase item 38 Herman Munster's street 42 Zoo attraction 43 Earthen pot
By Holiday Mathis
total repaid over 10 years would be $42,809.33 of which $11,809.33 is interest. At a rate of 1.75 percent on that student loan, the monthly payment would drop to $284.63. And the total repaid would drop to $34,155.68 of which the total interest would be only $3,155.68. Today's students would save a fortune in interest if they only paid the same rates that the Treasury pays to borrow for 10 years. And since federal student loans are now made directly by the government, and the government will get repaid on those loans eventually (even if they have to deduct the amount from your Social Security payments in your old age), don't you think they should charge a
more reasonable rate? Restoring student loans to market-based rates, with a lifetime cap, is something politicians on both sides of the aisle should be able to agree upon. But that won't happen until students and their parents get organized to press their case, just like other lobbying groups. In the meantime, borrow carefully so your education can pay for itself. That's The Savage Truth.
Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and is on the board of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. She appears weekly on WMAQChannel 5's 4:30 p.m. newscast, and can be reached at www.terrysavage.com. She is the author of the new book, "The New Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?"
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Eating Earth
Our Mother Earth has about 22 billion acres of usable land. This is contains about 3.3 billion acres of farmland, 8.4 billion acres of pastureland and 10.1 billion acres of forestland. Not all of the land is fertile, which will affect its ability to produce food. Our population recently hit 7 billion, leading some to wonder if we have already passed our planet's carrying capacity. We also must share this land with other species already dependent upon that land for survival. According to Dr. Sidney Liebes' book "A Walk Through Time," if the earth were the scale of a ball that you could hold in your hand, the amount of usable farmland would look like a tiny speck of dust. Additionally, all the drinkable water would look like a tiny water droplet, while the breathable atmosphere would be a thin coating of shellac. Our current ecological footprint, which measures how much land it takes to feed, clothe and shelter a typical American, is about 9.6 global hectares, compared to the
Buzz Aldrin took this photo of the Earth from the moon, which coincided with the first Earth Day in 1970. available 1.8 global hectares of usable land. If everyone used resources and land the way we Americans do, we would need three more planet earths to sustain our population. Some scientists say that not only are we living beyond earth's carrying capacity, but we are also eating up future generation's ability to live within earth's means. We are literally emptying the earth's bank account, rather than living off the interest as our ancestors have done, and leaving a "balance due" for future generations. Continues on page 18
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 02, 2013 PAGE 18 'tWeen 12 and 20 by dr. robert Wallace
DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 and have been told that I don't have a positive self-esteem. Does this mean that self-esteem is negative? Please explain. Maybe I don't have any close friends because my self-esteem is low. What can I do to improve my self-esteem? I really want to change it. Rosa, El Paso, Tex. ROSA: Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. When
someone has a positive self-esteem, this person has selfconfidence. This means the person sets goals and is confident that these goals can be successfully accomplished. When a person has low self-esteem, he or she may feel not worthy of being accepted or even loved. For example, this person may feel or say "I'm really dumb," or "Nobody cares for me or likes me." All humans have some degree of weaknesses and some degree of strengths.
Walk, bike or share a ride instead of driving or flying Have a home energy audit and increase your home's efficiency Adopt energy-saving habits and use clotheslines and curtains Eat local, in season and organic Eat less meat Invest in a greener home instead of a bigger home Buy less, reuse more Have smaller families and support zero population growth
Shawn Dell Joyce is an award-winning columnist and founder of the Wallkill River School in Orange County, N.Y. You can contact her at Shawn@ShawnDellJoyce.com.
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Continued from page 15...and notice what happens to your mood. If you want to be happy, all these Positive Psychologists report, do what happy people do: Devote a lot of time to nurturing and enjoying relationships; savor life's pleasures and live in the present moment; make physical exercise a weekly or daily habit.
Spend some time thinking about your strengths. Are you honest, loyal, helpful, kind, considerate, etc.? Think about these positive attributes that apply to you and remember them every day. Keep telling yourself every day that, "I'm intelligent," and "I can do this." Practice in front of a mirror to give yourself an opportunity to see yourself while thinking positive thoughts, and remember to smile! Keep a daily journal, listing events from the day where you exhibited your strengths. If you make a mistake, don't let it hinder your attempt to improve your self-esteem. All humans make mistakes, but you need to learn from them and then forget them. Finally, make friends with those who you feel have good self-esteem. These future friends can come from your neighborhood, your church, or your school. Please make improving your self-esteem an important part of your future. Please contact me again and let me know how you are doing.
you absolutely have to look tanned to feel healthy, consider a spray tan; it is harmless, and they can look quite natural these days. Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the book "Breaking the Rules of Aging." More information is available at: www.drdavidhealth.com
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To prevent melanoma as well as the far more common basal and squamous cell skin cancers, and to avoid ugly blotches, wrinkles and skin lesions that can be precancerous, dermatologists advise us to avoid sunburns and wear sunscreen. Most importantly PICTURE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY is sun avoidance during the If melanoma is diagnosed when heat of the day. Exposure to limited to the most superficial dangerous UVA and UVB rays layers of the skin, the cure rate occur whether the sky is cloudy is 98 percent. If, however, it has or clear. spread to distant organs, the chance of surviving more than The Food and Drug Adminisfive years after diagnosis is tration allows sunscreens that only 15 percent. protect against UVA and UVB rays to claim they are broad The lighter the skin and the spectrum. The strength of a more frequent the sunburn, the sunscreen is determined by the greater the risk of melanoma. SPF value. While many offer Anyone at high risk must be values of 70 or more, there is vigilant and have their skin exno evidence than an SPF of amined by a physician fregreater than 30 offers any more quently. A melanoma should be protection. Under new labeling considered if a change in the rules that took effect in summer size, shape or color of a mole 2012, only broad-spectrum
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A very personal kitchen is centered with an island painted a color the owner remembered from a trip to Savannah. Photo courtesy Plain and Fancy Cabinetry. In this case, the homeowner teamed with a pro designer who works with one of the top custom cabinetry makers in the U.S., Plain and Fancy (plainfancycabinetry.com), smack in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Acclaimed for its craftsmanship for the past 45 or so years, Plain and Fancy builds every door, drawer and cabinet to order in the vanishing point perspective of its 250,000-square-foot-Schaefferstown facility.
Think Small
A: There's nothing new about transformable or doubleduty furniture. Even before the planet began "filling up," people wrestled with the problem of how to make small spaces work better.
The l7th-century colonists had settle chairs with chests on the bottom and tops that flipped over to create a table. The l8thcentury added tables with drop leaves. And the 19th-century Victorians adored furniture that did "tricks," like the child's highchair on wheels that turned into a stroller. The early 20th gave us the mother of all transformables, the sofa bed that is actually comfortable enough to sleep in. And here we are in the 21st with even more good news: double-duty furniture that is actually good-looking, mostly thanks to the European taste for lean, clean contemporary styling. They love right angles and sleek surfaces and hate the very thought of "clutter," which includes frisky fabric designs, architectural embellishment like carvings and OMG! patterned wallpaper. If memory serves, however, the "brick" wall in the mico-studio apartment built inside the Museum of the City of New York is actually wallpaper. Adding a touch of the familiar was a smart move by architect Pierluigi Colombo, who designed
A little space can mean a lot thanks to clean, contemporary thinking and the innovative hardware that makes this 325-square-foot micro apartment livable. Photo: Courtesy Museum of the City of New York.
the room in collaboration with Clei, the Italian manufacturer (clei.it), and Resource Furniture (resourcefurniture.com). Packing eight rooms into just 325 square feet makes every inch count, bringing to mind the old advertising slogan, "Better living through modern technology." Innovative new hardware powers the transformables: The bed folds down over the sofa without upsetting objects on the shelves. Doors slide sideways. Hassocks open to hidden storage. The bath has wall-hung fixtures (by Duravit), and there's a fully functioning kitchen. This tiny home may be no bigger than many closets, but claustrophobic it's not. Think beds of thorns and blood-red roses hung headdown over knife-like snake plants! Dark, foggy, ominous, the seven-room "Jack" display drew the longest line at last months' huge Philadelphia Flower Show (theflowershow.com). for the U.N.-endorsed International Year of Snow and Ice. Vox Natuare also plans to install an iceberg from the glacier lagoon Jokulsarlon in Iceland as a huge and slowly melting sculpture in New York next year (vox-natuare.org). hold the memories of life ... where you've been ... who you loved (at that time) ... who your parents were," reminded Nate, who said he manages to work some 80 percent vintage furnishings into any design project. But he added a word of caution about collecting things: "Shopping for vintage is not a team sport ... especially with friends who have the same taste as you!"
A: Some tidbits to jot down from the round of spring design shows: Scary flower arrangements? Contradiction of terms? Not in the hands of Schaffer Designs of Philadelphia, who conjured Whitechapel, London, in l888, the days of Jack the Ripper.
Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of "Manhattan Style" and six other books on interior design.
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Continued from page 32 Player vs. Player (PvP) combat occurs in two different forms, the standard eight vs. eight deathmatch and free-flowing capture-and-hold Shadow Wars for up to 100 players! While deathmatches are good for beginners, they can quickly grow old. However, the massive Shadow Wars offers ever-changing game play where players must take control over and defend certain areas of the map. Even unexpected Arkfall events can occur in this frantically fun PvP mode. Not surprisingly, all is not perfect in the post-apocalyptic world of "Defiance." For starters, the visuals are rather bland, and the storyline is forgettable. In addition, players are forced to fight annoying bugs both in-game and also in the
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software. Lastly, I would appreciate more reasons to band together with other players than simply to fight bigger enemies. Nevertheless, "Defiance" is a fun alternative to fantasythemed MMOs that actually rewards skill more than perseverance.
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Butterfly
Effect Benefit
May 4
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Double Tree Hotel 600 N. El Paso St.
free and open to the public with extended hours until 10:00 pm for this day only. Note,
only those pre-registered can attend the Sky Stories program. This years theme is Museums (memory + creativity) = social change. It reflects the role of museums in displaying and protecting heritage while recognizing the inventiveness and Total Lunar Eclipse courtesy of vitality of all cultures. Francisco Carreto-Parra
Come celebrate Mother's Day early at The Butterfly Effect Benefit with spa day booths, manicures, fashion show, brunch, live musical entertainment, dance performances, inspirational guest speakers and a silent auction. The funds generated from the event will support the Latinitas scholarship campaign. With every gift, we ensure more girls in El Paso are connected with valuable programs and mentors that motivate, educate and inspire them.Tickets are available for $25 or 2 for $40 for a mother and child ticket. For more information, contact 915.219.8554, latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or www.LasLatinitas.org
Alex Mares speaking on grounds of El Paso Museum of Archaeology, courtesy of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Gift of Caring
For many years, Girl Scouts across the country have used Girl Scout Cookies to show their appreciation for men and women in uniform. For various reasons, some customers do not want to buy cookies for themselves, or they only have a limited need. With Gift of Caring, they have a chance to give to others while supporting Girl Scouting at the same time. Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest in partnership with Fort Bliss send donated Girl Scout cookies overseas to deployed soldiers. The Gift of Caring Service Project is a wonderful way to show our soldiers we are thinking of them. After all, Girl Scout cookies are not only tasty, but a great American tradition!
Recognizing Girls
Every girl that sells at least six boxes of cookies for the Gift of Caring Service Project will earn the Gift of Caring Patch!
HOME ALONE
Teaching a dog to relax in confinement is essential for a happy life
By Gina Spadafori Universal Uclick Theres nothing harder for a young puppy to learn than being alone. Dogs are social animals, just as we are. And when you bring a puppy home youre not only asking him to do something for which he isnt really wired, but also to do it for the first time, under the stressful circumstances of being in the new home. Under those conditions, youd scream, too. Especially if past experience had shown you that vocalizing brought your mom and littermates on the run. Alone? Scared? Scream, and youll be surrounded by help. And yet, the ability to relax alone is a critical skill for a modern dog. Being able to relax while isolated in a comfortable carrier is essential to riding safely in a car, resting after medical care at the veterinary hospital, and even being cared for away from home by strangers during times of disaster. On the flip side, dogs who dont learn to stay alone are at higher risk of losing their homes or even their lives. Veterinary behaviorists call the problem separation anxiety, and see it in their practices constantly. Some dogs may be capable of learning not to be frantically destructive and noisy when alone through changes in their environment, behavior modification and medications such as Prozac. Others may suffer throughout their lives, even if they stay in their homes. For all these reasons and more, its essential to crate train a puppy. While cratetraining has long been used to shape the equally important behavior we know as housebreaking, the use of a crate to teach relaxed confinement is just as important. Theres a puppy at my house now, a retriever named Riley. Im raising him for a couple of months before he goes to live with friends, and that means hes now learning many of his first, most important grown-up lessons at my house, includThe ability to stay alone quietly in a crate is an important part of a modern dogs skill set, but it can be difficult to teach. ing crate-training. I know some people cold turkey a pup when it comes to crate-training, but I dont think thats necessary. While I never open the pen or crate door on a screaming puppy (and thus reward him for the noise), I set him up for a whole lot of win. With Riley, as with any young puppy, that means making sure hes tired or has just been fed before being crated, making it more likely hell sleep. I make the sessions short, and add a word and a treat to him going in. Crate! I say, throwing a toy or treat in and praising him for following the motion to go inside. Before hes ready to wake up, I wake him up and take him out for a walk. I also alternate between putting him in the crate in my office while Im working or the pen in the living room while Im watching TV in the evenings. The pen is harder for him to endure, because its around the corner from where I sit and he cant see me from there. I prefer letting him fuss in the pen, since being distracted from a rerun of The Big Bang Theory is something I can live with short term. For someone self-employed, however, not being able to work because a puppy is crying is a much bigger deal. Fortunately, the crate in my office is right next to my leg, which means hes behind bars and learn ing, but not particularly isolated. Like any normal puppy, Riley wants to be where the people and other dogs are. Hes learning quickly that thats not always possible. This lesson takes time, and Im patient. I know that soon Riley will know that being alone isnt forever, and thats as important a lesson as any dog can learn.
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EVERYBODY HAS A PLAN
Runtime 118 min MPAA Rating R for Language, Some Brutal Violence, Sexuality. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Soledad Villamil, Daniel Fanego, Javier Godino, Sofia Gala, Oscar Alegre Genre Crime drama Synopsis A man assumes his deceased twin's identity in Argentina.
DISCONNECT
Runtime 115 min MPAA Rating R for Violence, Some Graphic Nudity, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Language, Some Involving Teens. Starring Jason Bateman, Andrea Riseborough, Frank Grillo, Alexander Skarsgrd, Paula Patton, Max Thieriot, Hope Davis, Marc Jacobs, Colin Ford, Jonah Bobo, Michael Nyqvist, Haley Ramm, Norbert Leo Butz, Kasi Lemmons Genre Drama Synopsis A youth becomes a victim of cyberbullying in one of three tales centered around the impact of the Internet on people's lives.
MUD
Runtime 130 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Some Violence, Language, Smoking, Sexual References, Thematic Elements. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Shannon, Sarah Paulson, Sam Shepard, Ray McKinnon, Paul Sparks, Joe Don Baker, Stuart Greer, Michael Abbott Jr., Bonnie Sturdivant, Kristy Barrington, Clayton Carson Genre Drama, Adventure Synopsis While exploring a Mississippi River island, Arkansas boys Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) encounter Mud (Matthew McConaughey),a fugitive who needs their help. Though Mud killed a man in Texas and has bounty hunters on his trail, he is most concerned about reuniting with Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), the love of his life. Ellis, who is suffering the pangs of his first crush, agrees to help Mud. He and Neckbone do all they can to protect Mud and help him reunite with Juniper.
OBLIVION
Open Nationwide 04/19/13 Runtime 125 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Nudity, Brief Strong Language, Sci-Fi Action Violence, Some Sensuality. Starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo, Zoe Bell, Abigail Lowe, David Madison Genre Action, Science fiction, Adventure Synopsis In the year 2077, Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack's concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger (Olga Kurylenko) from a downed spacecraft. The woman's arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack's nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.
IRON MAN 3
Open Nationwide 05/03/13 Runtime 130 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence, Brief Suggestive Content. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale, Stephanie Szostak, Paul Bettany, William Sadler, Dale Dickey, Ty Simpkins, Miguel Ferrer, Wang Xueqi, Shaun Toub Genre Action, Adventure, Science fiction Synopsis Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), now, is more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona -- so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow). After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves.
Premiere Cinemas
6101 Gateway West S.15 Schedule good for Friday May 3rd
*2D ESCAPE FROM PLANET EAR (PG) | 10:30 am | 1:05 pm | 3:40 pm *3D ESCAPE FROM PLANET EAR (PG) | 6:15 pm | 8:50 pm *EVIL DEAD (R) | 10:40 am | 1:20 pm | 3:55 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:05 pm *2D GI JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) | 10:30 am | 1:25 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:15 pm | 10:10 pm *3D GI JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) | 10:45 am | 1:40 pm | 4:35 pm | 7:30 pm | 10:25 pm *HOME RUN (PG-13) | 10:30 am | 1:15 pm | 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm *IDENTITY THIEF (R) | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:30 pm *2D IRON MAN 3 (PG-13)12:10 am | 12:10 am | 10:40 am | 12:30 pm | 1:50 pm | 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:15 pm *3D IRON MAN 3 (PG-13)12:05 am | 12:05 am | 12:15 am | 10:30 am | 11:00 am | 1:30 pm | 2:10 pm | 3:50 pm | 4:30 pm | 5:20 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:35 pm | 10:00 pm | 10:30 pm *3D D-BOX IRON MAN 3 (PG-13) | 12:15 am | 10:30 am | 1:30 pm | 4:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 10:30 pm *3D JURASSIC PARK (PG-13) | 12:40 pm | 3:50 pm | 7:00 pm | 10:10 pm *MUD (PG-13)11:45 am | 3:00 pm | 6:15 pm | 9:30 pm *OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (R)10:35 am | 1:35 pm | 4:40 pm | 7:40 pm | 10:35 pm *TEMPTATION (PG-13)10:30 am | 1:15 pm | 4:10 pm | 7:05 pm | 10:00 pm *THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES (R) | 11:40 am | 3:05 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:55 pm * -- denotes Pass Restricted features
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Runtime 125 min MPAA Rating R for language. Starring Robert Redford, Shia LaBeouf, Julie Christie, Sam Elliott, Jackie Evancho, Brendan Gleeson, Terrence Howard, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick, Brit Marling Genre Drama Synopsis Jim Grant is a public interest lawyer and single father raising his daughter in the tranquil suburbs of Albany, New York. Grant's world is turned upside down,when a brash young reporter named Ben Shepard exposes his true identity as a former 1970s antiwar radical fugitive wanted for murder. After living for more than 30 years underground, Grant must now go on the run. With the FBI in hot pursuit, he sets off on a cross-country journey to track down the one person that can clear his name. Shepard knows the significance of the national news story he has exposed and, for a journalist, this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Hell-bent on making a name for himself, he is willing to stop at nothing to capitalize on it. He digs deep into Grant's past. Despite warnings from his editor and threats from the FBI, Shepard relentlessly tracks Grant across the country. As Grant reopens old wounds and reconnects with former members of his antiwar group, the Weather Underground, Shepard realizes something about this man is just not adding up. With the FBI closing in, Shepard uncovers the shocking secrets Grant has been keeping for the past three decades. As Grant and Shepard come face to face in the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, they each must come to terms with who they really are.
CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10
Schedule good for 5/3 42 (PG13)12:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 10:00 BIG WEDDING, THE (R) 11:30 | 1:50 | 4:10 | 7:00 | 9:20 | 11:40 EVIL DEAD (R)12:30 | 4:00 G.I. JOE:RETALIATION 2D (PG13)11:00 | 2:00 IRON MAN 3: 2D (PG13) 11:00 | 12:30 | 2:00 | 4:00 | 5:15 | 7:15 | 8:30 | 10:30 | 11:45 IRON MAN 3: 3D (PG13) 10:00 | 11:30 | 1:15 | 2:45 | 4:30 | 6:00 | 7:45 | 9:15 | 11:00 | 12:30am OBLIVION (PG13)11:00 | 12:30 | 2:00 | 3:30 | 5:00 | 7:10 | 8:00 | 10:10 | 12:00am OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (R)11:00 | 2:00 PAIN AND GAIN (R) 11:00 | 1:15 | 2:00 | 4:15 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 8:00 | 10:15 | 12:00am SCARY MOVIE 5 (PG13) 12:30 | 4:00 THE CROODS 2D (PG) 11:00 | 11:30 | 1:30 | 2:45 | 4:30
TINSELTOWN
Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa
PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7
2200 N. Yarbrough
Schedule good for 5 /3 - 5 /9
21 & OVER (R) 5:00 pm | 7:45 pm | 10:00 pm 2D JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (PG-13) | 4:20 pm | 9:10 pm 3D JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (PG-13) | 6:45 pm 2D LIFE OF PI (PG) 4:15 pm | 9:45 pm 3D LIFE OF PI (PG) 7:00 pm SIDE EFFECTS (R) 4:40 pm | 7:20 pm | 9:50 pm SNITCH (PG-13) 4:35 pm | 7:10 pm | 9:35 pm SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (R)4:25 pm | 7:05 pm | 9:40 pm 2D WRECK IT RALPH (PG) 4:25 pm | 6:55 pm | 9:20 pm
TIMES FOR MAY 3 - MAY 9 THE GREAT GATSBY IN 3D (PG13) Thu. 10:00 PM PAIN & GAIN (R) Fri.-Wed. 1:20 4:15 7:10 10:05; Thu. 1:20 4:15 7:10 THE GREAT GATSBY (PG13) Thu. 10:00 PM OBLIVION (PG13) Fri. 1:40 4:35 7:35 10:25; Sat.-Sun. 11:00 PEEPLES (PG13) Thu. 9:00 PM 1:40 4:35 7:35 10:25; Mon.-Thu. 1:40 4:35 7:35 10:25 IRON MAN 3 (PG13) 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:30 3:00 3:45 4:00 42 (PG13) Fri.-Wed. 1:45 7:45; Thu. 1:45 PM 4:30 6:05 6:45 7:00 7:30 9:00 9:45 10:00 10:30 (12:00 12:45) THE CROODS (PG) Fri. 1:50 4:25; Sat.-Sun. 11:05 1:50 IRON MAN 3 3D (PG13) 12:30 3:30 6:30 8:00 9:30 (11:00 4:25; Mon.-Thu. 1:50 4:25 12:30); Thu. 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:30 OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (R) Fri. 4:40 10:10; Sat.-Sun. THE BIG WEDDING (R) Fri.-Thu. 12:35 2:50 5:05 7:20 9:55 11:00 4:40 10:10; Mon.-Wed. 4:40 10:10; Thu. 4:40 PM
Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are from May 3rd - 9th, 2013
If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHTS Out & About section, please send all your relevant data by e-mail to: editorial@spotlightepnews.com
Advance tickets available for purchase at 800 Montana or 590-2118. Information: internationalaids.org/event.
Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Collegiate Double T Health Professions Honor Society host the fundraising walk 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. The family-oriented celebration includes the walk, Kids Corner activities, food other festivities. Admission is free, but donations are welcome and walkers are encouraged to form a team online and raise money for the cause. Information: 253-0580 or cff.org.
March for Babies The annual March of Dimes fundraiser is 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Cohen Stadium. Proceeds help fund prevention of birth defects. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Information: 2492275 or marchforbabies.org.
norteo/conjunto musician performs Friday, May 3, at Socorro Entertainment Center, 11200 Santos Sanchez (off Socorro Road, 4.5 miles southeast of Loop 375). Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com
La Parada The indoor/outdoor Spring Kick Off for the monthly music series is 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the San Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Main State performers are Los Superflats, Mextape, and Rob Bass & System A. Inside state music by Chuco Soul Project and Project Sol (Alfredo Macias and Vinnie PD). Admission: $5, ages 18 and older welcome. Information: facebook/laparadaep.com. In addition to musical entertainment, art will be featured by Chuchulukos y Golocinas. Guests invited to bring their Lucha Libre masks. La Parada is an ongoing music, art and social party held the first Friday of the month.
EASTSIDE
Reggaeton Explosion
The show featuring Tony Dize and Michael El Nuevo Prospecto is 11 p.m. Friday, May 3,at Nova Luna. 2270 Joe Battle, with DJ Black Apache and DJ Tornado. Tickets: $20. VIP tickets available at the club only. Information: 588-8596.
MISSION VALLEY
La Galeria de la Mison de Senec The
Ysleta Independent School Districts gallery is at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. Information: 434-9703. Showing May 3-22: 13th Annual Student Art Awards Exhibition, with works by Ysleta ISD elementary, middle and high school students. Awards presentation and reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, with elementary awards at 5:45 p.m. and middle and high school awards at 6:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN/ WESTSIDE
Teneia Sanders Ardovinos Desert Crossing Live presents the southern folk singer at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, in ADCs Mecca Lounge, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. Admission is free. Information: (575) 589-0653. Sanders is quickly making a name for herself in the Indie music scene and one of her recent pieces, Stand earned a placement in the HBO documentary Prom Night in Mississippi.: She recently released her second album, Confessions of a Scorpio, featuring the single Love You Thru Words.
Raphael The Grammynominated Spanish singer performs at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $39-$99 (Ticketmaster). Raphael has had 326 gold albums, 49 platinum, and more than 50 singles in Italian, French, German, English, and Japanese. His wide-range voice, added to his quality as showman, has entertained and engaged people worldwide for more than five decades. He has performed at many well-known theatres including Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Santiago Benabeu Stadium, and Madison Square Garden.
The Temperamentals
El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents John Maranss play about the founding of the Mattachine Society through May 11. Directed by Ivan Sandlin. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8
Hip Hop for AIDS The inaugural day long dance off and open mic event benefiting International AIDS Empowerment is noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4, El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, with a special performance by R&B singer, rapper and actor Marques Houston. Vendors and food also available. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door.
Alfresco! Fridays Banda Jerezana (tambora) opens the 11th season of free outdoor weekly concerts at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Presented by the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers and the El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau. No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed. Information: 534-0665 or alfrescofridays.com.
Lowbrow Palace 111 E. Robinson. Doors open at 9 p.m. Age 18 and older welcome, unless listed otherwise. Advance tickets at Happy House, All That Music, Pizza Joint, the Headstand and online. Tickets for some shows may be ticketbully.com. Tickets are regularly $3 more for ages 1820. Information: 356-0966 or lowbrow.elpaso@gmail.com. Born Ruffians The Canadian indie band performs at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 2. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Chad Valley The British electronic music artist performs Saturday, May 4, with guest indie band Ski Lodge. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso. All shows are all-ages (16 and older), unless listed otherwise. Information: 351-9909 or trickyfalls.com. Tickets for most shows available at All That Music, Bowie Feathers, Marias Closet, Eloise and online at holdmyticket.com. El Paso bands Get The Honey, Hip city,
Music Under the Stars Concert Series 30th Anniversary Sponsored by GECU
Popular Series at the Chamizal National Memorial Sunday Evenings, June 9 - August 11 7:30- 9:30 pm
The City of El Pasos Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) announces the 30th season of Music Under the Stars Concert Series, sponsored by GECU. Summers are always a great time to spend with family and friends. GECU and Music Under the Stars is a great partnership about community, family and friends and were excited to work together to bring the most exciting season yet for the entire community to enjoy! Crystal Long President and CEO GECU Concerts will be held Sunday evenings starting June 9, 2013, through August 11, 2013, with the exception of July 7, at the Chamizal National Memorial located at 800 South San Marcial Street. The Patriotic Celebration with fireworks finale will be held on Thursday July 4, 2013 also sponsored by GECU. Grills are allowed at the park except at the inner part of the park known as the bowl. There is no smoking in the bowl area. Outside alcohol is not permitted at the park. Food, beverages, and alcoholic beverages will be for sale within the park. Glass containers or pets are NOT allowed.
Free Comic Book Day The 12th annual nationwide free comic book giveaway encouraging readers to discover the comic book art form is Saturday, May 4. Most area comic book stores and distributors will offer free comics (while supplies last) and other activities. Information: freecomicbookday.com. Asylum Comics and Cards 5360 N. Mesa Ste. L-12, has comic giveaways 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with appearances by select comic book characters 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m., food and drinks 3 to 5 p.m. (while supplies last) and hourly drawings. There will also be book signings and sketches by local artists and Adversary Comix. Admission is free. Information: 875-8600. Sun City Singers The chorus presents its Spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at St. Albans Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1810 Elm. Admission is free; donations welcome. Information: Carl Smith, 261-3963 or suncitysingerselp.com. In addition to choral music, the concert will include a salute to present and past member of the armed forces with patriotic songs, concluding with the service medley, with everyone singing all five service songs.CONT/P/42
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 02, 2013 PAGE 42 Continued from page 41... Sun City Singers ..Attendees are invited to bring mementos (photos, etc.) to display of those family members who have served or who currently serve. sions offered 6 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the City Hall third floor training room. Information/guidelines online at elpasotexas.gov/mcad at Cultural/Heritage Tourism & Initiatives. as part of their Concert Playreading Series at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4-5, in Philanthropy Theatre of the Plaza Theatre annex, inspired by Dr. Armand S. Nicholl Jr.s 2003 book The Question of God. Tickets: $25-$35 ($15 students). (Ticketmaster). It is the beginning of World War II, two weeks before the death of Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychiatry. Freud, suffering from cancer and a staunch atheist, has invited C.S. Lewis, a renounced atheist and now evangelical Christian, to his office for what becomes a heated debate. Graves, Neeshia Macanowicz, Larry Ramos, Aaron Ransbarger, Audra Rodgers and David Tucker. Year. He sold out New York Citys iconic Madison Square Garden in less than 10 minutes. His No. 1 hits include Take A Little Ride, 1994 and The Only Way I Know featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church. music, vendor marketplace, kids games, parade, conservation exhibits, chainsaw carving contest, auction and street dance. The event honors Smokey Bear, the famed bear cub that survived a fire in the Capitan Mountains and became a beloved symbol of fire prevention. All events are free. Information: (575) 354-2748 or smokeybeardays.com. Vendor area open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, with Chainsaw carving 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Continues on next page
Jason Aldean The CMA and ACM award-winning musician presents his 2013 Night Train Tour at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at NMSUs Pan American Center in Las Cruces, with special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett. Tickets: $28.75 and $54.75 (Ticketmaster). Tickets sold out at press time. Aldean has been nominated for American Country Music Associations Entertainer of the
Smokey Bear Days The Village of Capitan will host two days of family fun and fire prevention and conservation exhibits during its 9th annual festival Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Smokey Bear Historical Park and throughout the community, about 20 miles north of Ruidoso. Events include live
Chuco De Mayo Chuco Artist Networks Cinco De Mayo celebration is 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday, May 5, at 501 Bar and Bistro, 501 Texas, with music, art, poetry, comedy, dancing, visual art, workshops and more. Proceeds benefit the Chuco Artist mobile application and website. Admission: $5. Information: Chucoartist.com. Downtown Artist Market The City of El
Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Departments market for area artists are Saturdays in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space for about 53 artists available each month. Information: 541-4942. Artists may rent booths for only $2, but are required to prove they produce their own work. Artists must obtain a sales permit and attend one of the monthly orientation ses-
Evita UTEP Dinner Theatre presents the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musical about the life of Evita Peron through May 12. Tickets: $33-$45 Friday and Saturday; $30-$40 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday dinner matinees; $16-$26 non-dinner matinees. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday non-dinner matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 and May 5. Tickets: $45 Friday and Saturday; $40 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday dinner matinees; $26 non-dinner matinees ($2 discount for all tickets for UTEP faculty/staff/ alumni association members; group of 20 or more; ages 4-12; non UTEP-students, military; $10 discount for UTEP students). Information: 747-6060. Featuring the memorable classic Dont Cry for Me, Argentina, the story follows the life of poor Argentine girl who becomes the First Lady of Argentina. She was celebrated as a hero among the people as the voice of the poor and working class until her untimely death. Freuds Last Session
Frontera Repertory presents the play by Mark St. Germain
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 02, 2013 PAGE 43 Continued from page 42...Smokey Bear Historical Park hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with playground and picnic areas. Regular park admission: $2 ($1 children). plaza. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-3262, ext. 116. Saturdays performers: Ballet Folklorico Tierra del Encanto with La Academia Delores Huerta, Mariachi Corazon del Desierto/Mariachi Rosas del Desierto, Las Cruces Catholic School Ballet Folklorico Colores de Cristo, Mariachi Real de Chihuahua, Las Perlitas del Pueblo Ballet Folklorico, Mariachi Aguilas and Animo. Sundays performers: Ballet Folklorico Cuauhtli, Mariachi Alma de Jalisco, Ballet Folklorico Tierra del Encanto, Mariachi Azteca and Fierro Band. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 victory of Mexican soldiers over the French army at the Battle of Puebla.
T or C Fiesta The 64h annual fiesta is Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Events include a rodeo, music, carnival, vendors, games in the park, live music, salsa contest, bike show, barbeque, Sunday duck race and more. The 2013 theme is How the West Was Fun. The annual parade is 10 a.m. Saturday through Downtown, follow by junk boat races and fishing derby at Ralph Edwards Park. Admission is free, unless listed otherwise. Information: (575) 4979480 or torcfiesta.com. The free Street dance is 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Southwest parking lot, with salsa tasting contest, and music by Yarbrough Band. Beer garden available. Fiesta Golf Tournament is Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at the Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course, 685 Marie. Shotgun starts are 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays play is a scramble; and Sundays is a 2-man Best Ball. Special pre-tournament event planned at 6 p.m. Friday. Cost: $200 per two-person team. Information/registration: (575) 894-2693 or howieprodog@yahoo.com. The Fiesta Rodeo is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, at the Sheriffs Posse Arena. Sport competitions include a 3-on3 basketball tournament after the parade on Saturday, annual pool tournament is Sunday at the Lee Bell Johnson Senior Recreation Center; and Skateboard Competition and Fiesta Horseshoes at Ralph Edwards Park. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The Town of Mesillas annual celebration is noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at the Mesilla Plaza. The event includes live entertainment, and more than 20 vendors of arts and crafts, games and food booths. Childrens activities include amusement rides, jumping balloon, piata bash and a greased pole climb. at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Visitors are advised to bring folding chairs. No alcohol, smoking or pets allowed in the
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Deming Cinco de Mayo The City of Demings Cinco de Mayor Parade is 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, beginning at Courthouse Park, east on Poplar to Country Club Road, north on Country Club Rd and ending at Voiers Pit Park, across from Starmax Theater. Information: Julie (575) 546-2674 DemingLuna Chamber of Commerce or demingchamber.com. Folklorico dancers and contests for Queen, Mariachi, soloist, Best Dressed Chihuahua and Jalapeno Eating are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Voiers Pit Park, North Country Club. LCSO with Mark Kosower Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, directed by Lonnie Klein, welcomes the guest cellist at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4-5, at NMSUs Atkinson Music Recital Hall, Selections include Robert Schumanns Concerto for Cello and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys Symphony No. 5. Tickets: $35, $40 and $45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com. A luncheon with Klein is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at Paisano Cafe, 1740 Calle de Mercado in Mesilla, featuring a preview of concert music. Cost: $16 in advance; $20 at the door. Let It Shine Mesilla Valley Chorales spring concert is 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, featuring sacred selections, spirituals and pops favorites. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Information: (575) 647-2560. Race for Music The 2nd annual Mayfield High School
Orchestra Race for Music 5K and Fun Walk is at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at La Llorona Park, Las Cruces. Check in and registration is 7-8 a.m. Cost: $25 ($15 students; $60 for 4-person team) in advance; $30 day of race. Register at active.com. Information: pm7gables@q.com.
May 7th
Lady Antebellum - Golden Rod Stewart- Time
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May 11th
Pistol Annies- Annie Up Patty Griffin- American Kid She & Him- Volume 3 Natalie Maines - Mother Straight No Chaser- Under the Influence Deerhunter- Monomania
Gingers Race to the Rainbow Barnetts Las Cruces Harley Davidson, hosts the 5K run and 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 5, at Barnett Harley Davidson, 2600 Lakeside Drive (at Avenida de Mesilla) in Las Cruces, benefiting families who have loved ones with pancreatic cancer. Registration: $22 for 5K; $17 for 1 mile. Team discount of $17 per runner for teams of 10 or more (by May 1). Information: Mike Coulter, coultermike@yahoo.com. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com. Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Up and Running, 1475 George Dieter (in El Paso), and Saturday, May 4, at Barnetts Las Cruces Harley-Davidson. Late registration and packet pickup is 7 to 7:45 a.m. day of race at starting site. First 200 runners receive technical t-shirt; refreshments for all runners at end of race. Picasso at the Lapin Agile American Southwest Theatre Company ends its season with the hit play by Steve Martin through May 5 at NMSUs new Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, plus 2 p.m. Sunday (second and third week of production) and 7:30 p.m. the final Thursday of the production. Tickets: $15 ($13 seniors/NMSU staff and faculty with ID; $10 NMSU students and students age 3-17 with current school ID). Information: (575) 646-4515. A Parisian bar is the location of a chance meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who challenge each others ideas about art, science, life and love.
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Disco took them from Australia to United States, Europe and South America. The duo - as laidback on rock festivals main stage (Coachella, Lollapalooza, Les Eurockennes, Les Vieilles Charrues) as electro ones (Ultra, Sonar, Melt) - will perform a hundred of concerts which allow them to master their show. JUSTICE - LIVE ALBUM ACCESS ALL ARENAS COMING MAY 7th Ten years ago, We Are Your Friends reached our ears and pushed Justice to the front of the scene, a young French duo signed by Pedro Winter on the label he had just created: Ed Banger Records. The record that followed,, was an album of condensed jerky electro, of disco reminiscences and heavy metal energy, with unstoppable tunes like D.A.N.C.E, Stress and Phantom, and its videos, allowed Justice to follow the 90s French Touch and its filtered disco loop. Since the release of their debut album in 2007, Justice has been tirelessly touring the world by bus, road festival to festival and concerts all over throughout the planet. Since their first tour, the band developed a powerful stage design that they polished and magnified throughout the years and the gigs. The wall of vintage Marshall amps front of the stage, an imposing cross, impressive light shows, and the sound of Justice totally revisited for the live shows. In 2012, the Audio, Video, When the first notes of Genesis rang out as an intro, you realized you had just embarked on a one and a half hour sonic roller coaster with
their hit songs mashed into a megamix with an epileptic light show. With Access All Arenas, Justice offers a recording of their show in the Nmes arenas last July, part of their worldwide tour which lasted almost a year, and take the occasion to revisit as a best-of, 10 years of existence, and three albums ( , A Cross The Universe and Audio, Video, Disco ), giving us a taste of the wild effervescence and the energy of their lives.
Golf Insider
By T.J. TOMASI
WHATS THE RULE?
Sky ball
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A golf ball that is hit very high with drastically reduced distance, similar to a pop-up in baseball.
Second, her hands are in line with her right shoulder with her left arm at the same angle as her shoulders (relative to her spine), a perfect on-plane position. Third, her shoulders are turned twice as much as her hips to ensure coil, without which its difficult to slot the club. Once in position, Annika simply drops her arms downward, then turns and hits it. One final note: If the top of the backswing position is so important, how do golfers like John Daly and Carlos Franco play well when their backswings have a lot of extra things going on? The answer is simple: All those extra things, like high hands and a clubhead that dips way past parallel, are just window dressing. I assure you, the good player returns to an on-plane position and then slots the club. The extras, while they can add distance, are not always upgrades because the price is wildness.
To get the feel of Annikas top-of-thebackswing position, practice the nobackswing backswing. Pose as Annika is here, adjust until its perfect, then start your downswing from there.
When you start in the correct position at the top, slotting the club on the way down is easy just drop your arms down.
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 02, 2013 PAGE 49 BIRDIES AND BOGEYS ASK THE PRO DONT MISS IT
In response to a Golf Digest poll of tour players, 30 percent said that Kelly Tilghman was the golf announcer you could live without. This surprises me because she is almost perfect in her delivery, is very knowledgeable and was once a good player. Next on the list was Nick Faldo (17 percent), followed by Peter Kostis (13 percent) and Johnny Miller (9 percent). Others receiving votes were Bobby Clampett and Gary McCord. Whos the brightest guy on tour? Leading by a whopping margin (50 percent) was Joe Ogilvie, followed by Paul Goydos (13 percent) and Tiger Woods (13 percent).
Players Ball placed forward gains poll extra yard age off the tee
Q: Ive watched a lot of golf on TV, and it seems to me that a lot of the pros play the ball forward off their toe when they set up on their tee shots. Is this an optical illusion, and if not, what is the reason for it? Ive always been under the impression that my driver should be played opposite the heel of my forward foot. J.W. A: Your observations of the tour players are correct, although if the camera is positioned slightly behind straight-on, i.e., nearer the ball, the ball will appear to be even more forward than it actually is. Pros often play the ball forward to hit it on the upswing to maximize their distance. In addition, teeing it high and playing it forward helps them to hit the ball on the hot spot of the new-technology metal woods. Hitting on the hot spot also maximizes distance. There are also many pros who want to hit down slightly with the driver to control the spin. This costs them yards, but they can afford it. Most amateurs, though, will gain 25 or more yards changing from a descending angle of contact to an ascending one. Insider Takeaway: Hit your driver on the upswing! (To Ask the Pro a question about golf, email him at: pblion@aol.com.)
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SPRINT CUP
Race: Aarons 499 Where: Talladega Superspeedway When: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. (ET) TV: FOX Sports 2012 Winner: Brad Keselowski (right)
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Race: Aarons 312 Where: Talledega Superspeedway When: Saturday, 3:00 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2012 Winner: Joey Logano
Talladega Superspeedway, built for speed, leads to restrictor-plate tight, difficult racing
Talladega Superspeedway, site of this weekends Aarons 499, was built with maximum speed in mind, but throughout its history, that speed also has been a problem. The speeds shown in practice for the first race in 1969, coupled with the tire failures brought about by those speeds, led to a major driver boycott. Officials and race teams continued to search for ways to deal with speed before a major change came following the Winston 500 in 1987. Bill Elliott set NASCARs all-time qualifying mark of 212.809 miles per hour to win the pole for that race, with Bobby Allison on the outside pole with a speed of 211.797 mph. Allisons mark is the the thirdfastest qualifying effort ever, behind Elliotts record speed and his speed of 212.229 mph the year before at Talladega. But on the 21st lap, Allisons engine blew as he roared down the frontstretch. Parts flying from his engine punctured his right rear tire and launched his No. 22 Buick into the grandstand fence, ripping down a section and injuring several fans. NASCAR responded by placing restrictor plates on the engines to slow speeds, but racing with the restrictor plates also has been controversial. The plates lead to big packs of cars and often multicar crashes. But fans seem to love those packs and the crashes, so the debate goes on. ESPN TV commentator Dale Jarrett, a nominee for the NASCAR Hall of Fame for his driving exploits, has seen it all, literally, when it comes to restrictor-plate racing. His first Sprint Cup start at Talladega came in the same race that Allison crashed, and the last of his 32 Cup wins came at Talladega in the fall of 2005. He said little has changed at Talladega over the years. Its the same as always to me, he said. Its tight, difficult racing. You get so many people involved at the end of the race, and its going to be high-speed pushing and shoving. Its no different than when we started running the restrictor plates back after the 1987 accident with Bobby Allison. Jarrett has vivid memories of that incident. I was 14 or 15 cars behind that, just close enough to see what happened, he said. When Bobbys car went up in the air, my biggest thought was trying to keep my focus and not become part of the incident. It looked to me like the car was going straight to the flag stand. I was concerned thats where it was going, and then obviously into the stands. It was much relief when I knew that didnt happen. Even though he was still running an estimated 215 miles an hour at that point, he recalls other details.
Bill Elliott
I saw parts and pieces flying, he said. I saw the car hit the fence out of the corner of my eye. I remember seeing the caution flag. I dont think the flagman ever flinched. I dont know how he didnt, because thats where it looked
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like the car was heading. Jarrett said he doesnt believe there is a simple way to find a balance between what the fans and promoters want at Talladega and what the drivers will like. Some have suggested lowering the banking in the turns at Talladega, which would slow speeds and break up the packs. But track and series officials have been reluctant to consider that in the past. Fixing the race track is not going to happen, Jarrett said. Theres really not anything you can do unless you spend a ton of money and downsize the engines tremendously, which is probably not a bad thing for the entire series. Jarrett said his longtime car owner Robert Yates made a push for that back in 1995, but it didnt gain any traction. So, that means the plates are here to stay, he said. You cant have the cars running 200-something miles an hour, he said. Most racing that the fans enjoy is frustrating to the drivers. Were not going to get them both on the same page. As a driver and a competitor, you go in knowing that youve got a long day ahead of you.
Dont count Kevin Harvick out until the checkered flag falls
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Kevin Harvick wins the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Kevin Harvicks recent records show that its never a good idea to count him out until the checkered flag falls. In Saturday nights Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway, he looked to be just another also-ran until a late caution set up a sprint to the finish. Harvick stopped for four fresh tires and lined up seventh for the green-white-checkered-flag run to the finish. He sped into the lead on the start, bolting past drivers with just two or no fresh tires, and led the final two laps to get his first pointspaying Sprint Cup victory of the 2013 season. All told, he led three laps all night. But thats not uncommon for him. Last year, he won in the fall at Phoenix, leading only 15 laps overall, but they were the final 15. In 2011, he won at Auto Club Speedway with just one lap led. He won at Martinsville Speedway leading six laps, including the final four. In the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, he led two laps, including the one that counts the most. Only at Richmond that year did he lead a significant number of laps (202), including the final 16. Harvicks crew chief, Gil Martin, also had a hand in the late-race surge to victory at Richmond. Besides making the call to pit for four tires with just two laps remaining, he had the chassis of the No. 29 Chevrolet dialed in for a dash to the front. We probably made more adjustments tonight on the car than weve made in any race in a couple years, Martin said. But it was right when it needed to be. That restart was vintage Kevin Harvick. That was a really, really good restart right there. That was exciting to watch. Martin admitted that if not for a late crash by Brian Vickers, Continues on page 52
Harvicks smart final pit stop strategy at Richmond enabled him to overtake the competition and win the race. Continued from page 51....substituting for the injured Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya and his crew would have been celebrating the victory. Montoya was leading comfortably with four of the scheduled 400 laps to go when Vickers spun, sending the race into overtime and allowing drivers and crews one last chance to either pit for tires or stay on the track and try to hold on with worn, and therefore slower, tires. The laps were winding down so fast, Montoya was going to have to make a mistake for us to get by him at that point, Martin said. As it was, Montoya, who led 67 laps, took two tires, restarted on the outside line that got bogged down by drivers ahead of him on old tires, and wound up fourth. When you restart on the outside and people got really bad tires, everything packs up, Montoya said. When you are on the inside, you can just jump to the guys. But he still saw positives in his teams performance. Remember, before this we had six really bad weeks, he said. Im just really proud of the guys. Jimmie Johnson finished 12th and heads to Talladega Superspeedway on top of the standings, 43 points ahead of secondplace Carl Edwards, who finished sixth at Richmond. Matt Kenseth, returning to the track for the first time since incurring a major penalty at Kansas Speedway, won the pole and led a race-high 140 laps before fading to seventh at the finish. His Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch, who had won four straight spring races at Richmond, led 40 laps but finished 24th.
Lexus RX350...
Continued from page 51 It should come as no surprise that the RX delivers a serene driving experience. The ride is very smooth and quiet in that typical Lexus tradition. Performance and handling, while not totally absent in the RX350, are not its main points, unless you opt for the F Sport package. But when it comes to safety, the RX350 cant be beat. It comes standard with 10 airbags as well as various opBy The Numbers: tional systems including a radar-based Pre-Collision System that can cinch the seat belts and prime the brakes for maximum effectiveness if it detects a collision is imminent. Pretty cool stuff. For 15 years now, the Lexus RX has been a best-seller. And its easy to see why. Good looks, safe, and equipped with a luxurious cabin along with the Lexus reputation of dependability and quality makes it hard to look past the RX350.
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Sprint Cup victories at Talladega Superspeedway by Jeff Gordon, tops among all active drivers
Sprint Cup races won from the outside pole at Talladega Superspeedway, more than any other starting position
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Top-10 finishes this season by Kevin Harvick, the fewest of any driver in the top 10 in the Sprint Cup points standings Bonus points for leading laps earned by Matt Kenseth this year, tops among Sprint Cup drivers
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Continued from page 54 Thats a common thread thats been understood, and its stood the test of time for the last 65 years. Dont mess with those areas, and the penalties are severe. He said having engine parts that dont meet specs is a big no-no, even when the infraction is small. Kenseths connecting rod apparently was about six grams under the minimum of 525 grams. Several years ago, journeyman driver Carl Long was fined $200,000 when his engine was found to be a few thousandths of an inch over size. Some of our most severe penalties over time have surrounded engine infractions, Pemberton said. Still, Kenseth was upset over the penalties when he met with reporters at Richmond. I think the penalties are grossly unfair, he said. I think its borderline shameful. Theres no argument the part was wrong. They weighed it and it was wrong. However, there is an argument that there certainly was no performance advantage. There was no intent. It was a mistake. There also has been debate over whether the infractions are mistakes or cheating. Defending Cup champion Brad Keselowski, who has a May 1 appeal hearing over penalties his team incurred at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13 when the rear-end assemblies of his No. 2 Ford as well as the No. 22 of his Penske Racing teammate Joey Logano were seized by inspectors before the race, said referring to NASCAR rule-breakers as cheaters is incorrect. I dont think thats fair, because you look at the best players in the NBA, Michael Jordan committed fouls and you dont see situations where the fans in the NBA look at him and call him a cheater, Keselowski said. Its just kind of part of the game. When youre pushing to the limits, sometimes things just step over, whether its intentional or not.