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MINER KICKS
by the Ball Boy This is a way different team than we thought we had on our hands. The Miners (6-5) are well on their way to having a lot of confidence and poise heading into conference play in January. The miners 5 losses come at the hands of some big conference foes and even remaining Colorado State(MWC) has a a 10-2 record. The Miners won the Sun Bowl Basketball Invitational Tournament by beating both Nebraska(8-4) and Arkansas Pine-Bluff(1-11). Konner Tucker has started to shine and even got Conference USA player of the week recognition. Nebraska came into the game this past weekend with a 8-3 record and a lot of confidence coming into the Don Haskins Center. Konner Tucker has been tremendous for the Miners since he has been added to the lineup. Tucker had 17 points in the win against Nebraska this past sunday. 15 of those points came from the 3-pointer arc and the Miners finally have a 3point threat that they so much needed. UTEP shot for 47percent and even lead by as many as 22 in this game. Jacques Streeter had 18 points for the

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miners as well as they did a great job against a crowd of about 7,500 fans, UTEP faces Colorado State(102) next and this will be a tough test. Colorado State is averaging 74.8 points per game to go along with 42.0 rebounds per game. This could be a breakout season for Colorado State which is vying for the top spot in the very tough Mountain West Conference. The Mountain West Conference is very strong this year and some are saying they could potentially have 3-4 teams in the Big Dance(NCAA Tournament) this coming March. this will be the Miners last matchup before conference play begins against Tulane on January 9th.

Regular Season Schedule

12.28.2012 VS Cameron El Paso, Texas

2013
1.02.2013 VS Col State 1.09.2013 VS Tulane 1.12.2013 VS Marshall Ft. Collins, Colorado New Orleans, Louisiana El Paso, Texas

1.14.2013 VS Houston Bap El Paso, Texas 1.16.2013 VS Tulsa 1.19.2013 VS SMU Tulsa, Oklahoma El Paso, Texas

1.26.2013 VS East Carolina Greenville, NC 1.30.2013 VS UAB Birmingham, Ala

Dont Trash Your Christmas Tree, Recycle It

Environmental Services to Recycle Cut Christmas Trees
El Paso, Texas After the holidays are over, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department encourages residents to recycle their cut Christmas trees. Residents can drop off their trees at any of the Citys Citizen Collection Stations starting December 26. The service is free. The sites will be closed on Christmas Day. Trees take to the drop-off sites will be chipped into mulch and given away to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The Christmas tree recycle program gives residents an environmentally-friendly alternative to get rid of cut trees and keep them out of the landfill. Trees to be recycled must be free of all decorations including; ornaments, tinsel and lights. The drop-off hours and locations are as follows: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 4200 Delta 121 Atlantic 1034 Pendale 2492 Harrison 4501 Hondo Pass (entrance off of Stahala) For more information call the Environmental Services Department at (915) 621-6700.

Kids and Bikers working together

When the administration and parent volunteers at Kohlberg Elementary decided to invite the bikers of the EP Coalition to their school to pick up the toys their students had collected, they figured it would be fun for their students to see a few bikes and a couple of bikers there. What they got was a full-fledged invasion by Biker Santa and about a hundred of his leather-clad, chrome-riding helpers. At first, a couple of the sport bikes zoomed in to block off cross traffic and many of the kids froze with anticipation. Then a rumble could be heard growing in the distance. Then, Santa and Mrs. Claus appeared on their big bad red trike, followed by members of many clubs from around the Coalition; Bandidos, Chamucos, Mission Riders, Kings&Priests, Ruff Ryders, and many many others. They rode around the school and finally entered the play yard and surrounded the 700 students, teachers and administration of Olga Kohlberg Elementary, ready for their Christmas mission. The kids went crazy, calling for Santa and the bikers. The bikers 10 bikers to show up or the school. "I asked one of the teachers to count the bikers that arrived. She gave up after 78. One of the teachers came up to me and gave me a hug and told me what a beautiful experience this was for everybody. She even started crying!" Mary Vargas, principal at Kohlberg, described how they chose to work with the bikers. "Last year, instead of doing a normal gift exchange, the kids decided to give back to the community. We are a dual language campus, so to celebrate the culture, the kids made small decorated pinatas to stuff with a gift." They chose a couple local charities that sent their representatives to receive the donations. "This year, Dolores got in touch with someone who knew the bikers, who invited us to go to the meeting. If some of them could come out and receive the

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gifts and let them be seen by the kids, I think that would be exciting, and then the bikers could distribute the toys amongst their different organizations." Enniss estimates that about 500 of the students brought gifts, which in all, almost filled a 15 foot panel truck. Every class took a picture with the attending bikers and every kid couldn't wait to greet Santa and whatever biker they could find. A good time was had by all who attended and many already began talking about how to make this event into an annual tradition. More than one kid could be heard saying how they wanted to be a biker when they grew up. Perhaps that small statement shows how big of an impact just a simple gesture can make.

Santa and Mrs Claus arriving at Kohlberg greeted the kids with handshakes, high-fives, and candy. Many of the adults looked amazed and somewhat stunned. Dolores Enniss, who has little experience with bikers, helped organize the gift donation and biker visit. Her visit to the Coalition meeting to formalize the event took her by surprise, "It was an interesting experience at the meeting. We expected a 'board meeting' with a few members, and there were easily 70 or more. Then we saw club after club presenting on what they had done in the community, what they had collected, and what they planned to do in the future." Enniss told me that she expected 5, maybe

new years dance

at San Juan Senior Center
El Paso, Texas - The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a New Years Dance at San Juan Senior Center, 5701 Tamburo Ct. from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012. The public is invited and admission is $8 per person or $15 per couple which includes party favors and refreshments. Music will be provided by the Border City Band.

Information (915) 772-8365

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yellow Jackets, Trojans tour Fort bliss

Soldiers to welcome 2013 Sun Bowl teams with military tour
FORT BLISS, Texas-The 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss will host players and staff from the University of Southern California Trojans and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during a tour here Dec. 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Each team will be welcomed to the installation by the First Armored Division and Fort Bliss Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, and will then receive training on the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 and the Close Combat Tactical Trainer. Additionally, all players will receive a hands-on tutorial of the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and various small-arms weapons Fort Bliss Soldiers use in Afghanistan. The Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 is a largescreen simulator which allows Soldiers to improve rifle marksmanship in a virtual combat scenario. All Sun Bowl players will go through a realistic Afghanistan-based scenario. The Close Combat Tactical Trainer is a simulator that links platoon and company-size Tank and Bradley crews together and offers multiple scenarios they must overcome to enhance their training. All Soldiers incorporate simulator based training into a complex regime prior to deploying overseas.

The Sin Fin Column

by Joe Olvera , 2012

Merry End of the World Day, and, yes, Merry Christmas

If youre reading this then, you, like me, survived December 21, 2012 otherwise known as Doomsday, aka: The day the world was going to end, aka: Armageddon, aka: the end of days well, you get the picture. I told you not to worry, that the Mayans were only jiving us, scaring us I dont know for what purpose. So, this old world of ours continues on its merry path, tumbling through space, avoiding comets and other heavenly bodies. But, best, best of all, we proved the Mayans wrong. Were still here. Of course, there will still be other days of reckoning, wherein some person or another warns us that the end is near. Until then, enjoy life. Hey, guess what? We also survived Christmas because, once again, the Holy Day has come and gone. We survived Thanksgiving with its succulent turkey, its pumpkin pies with cool-whip, its dressing and delicious gravy, its mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and, of course, menudo. No Chicano family would be celebrating that feast day without having on hand and ready to eat menudo and tamales. And, of course, we survived the old joke of why do Mexicans make tamales on Christmas Eve? You know, so that we Mexicans can have something to unwrap on Christmas Day. Laughing Out Loud, because, of course, our kids and grandkids did receive a visit from Santa Claus. No body that I know of received a lump of coal on his or stocking. Not even when we were kids, and Im an old man now, did we ever get lumps of coal on our stocking. Reason is that we didnt use coal to heat our home. We used natural gas or electricity. Christmas was our moms favorite holiday, and she would go all out to ensure that we had a nice one, wrapping all our gifts and not just tamales, so that we loved the holiday as well. We rarely had a white Christmas because, you know, El Paso is a desert. But, our home was warm and filled with good joy and good things to eat. We didnt get expensive gifts. For example, my mom gave me a basketball once that bounced almost to the moon, being made of rubber and not cow-hide. But, I didnt care. I loved my basketball just the same. So, okay, we survived the end of days and we survived another Christmas, but, theres still one holiday left to survive and this one takes a whole year to end Im talking, of course, of New Years Day which, like Christmas falls on a Tuesday. The greeting of the New Year did not excite me overly. To me, and to other kids, it was just another day, just another day in which our parents did go out to celebrate. We stayed home. The one thing I do remember about New Years Day is the Sun Carnival Parade. I remember that we used to cringe because our dad was always saluting the muck-a-mucks. Hello, Mr. Mayor, he would shout, as if he knew such personages. We cringed, but, we were proud of him and we loved him just the same, to think that our father an immigrant turned U.S. citizen - would know such people as that. We all made resolutions, to be better persons in the coming year. My resolution was always to become a better basketball player by practicing hard. I remember my ace player brother, Nasario, who would keep me shooting jump shots time and again, until I grew weary and would beg to be released. But, no, he would keep me shooting jump shots until I mastered the art form. My brothers and sisters would all make their own resolutions and would strive all year to make their dreams come true. My beautiful family was a cohesive unit and we all tried to excel at our individual pursuits. My sister, Peter - yes, Judy, I have a sister named Peter was the extrovert of the family. She was on the ROTC Squad at Jefferson High School, while also being the editor of the Yearbook, and Assistant Editor of the school paper, the Branding Iron. Nasario was, as I said before, an ace basketball player who led Jeff to victory after victory. My brother Dario Olvera Jr. was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, my brother Carlos was in the U.S. Air Force a 20-year man; my sister, Elvira was the beauty of the family, my sister Cruz was the hard-worker, raising her own family while working at Lucky Boy and other places. Simon was the youngest child, and our fathers favorite. But, we didnt care, because our mom and dad loved us all, and not just during the holidays, but, all year round. So, I guess weve survived thus far, and weve made it through another year. Lets just keep working hard so that we can survive for another year. Take care of one another, love one another because, one never knows what the new year will bring. Ive lost two nephews and a host of friends to that old skeletal frame death. Lets keep it at arms length. We, at Spotlight Magazine love all our readers, and well continue to write stories that entertain and that lift us. After all, what else is left, but to make the best of whatever life has to offer. So, I hope you had a great End of Days celebration, a very Merry Christmas, and that you have a wonderful New Year. We deserve it.

The san Elizario historic district will have Four FrEE GUidEd WaLkinG ToUrs of the nationally recognized historic district on december 29 & 30th.
Tour Times are at Noon and 3 PM on both days. Participants are asked to gather at the Main Street Mercantile, 15 minutes prior to the tour. The tour will take approximately one hour and a half. This is a walking tour, at a slow pace. Learn about the 17 historic sites of San Elizario, about the arrival of Don Juan de Onate to the area in 1598 and the First Thanksgiving Celebration, learn about the Presidio de San Elizario and the San Elcear Chapel on the Mission Trail. You will learn about the Apache Peace Camp, the visit by infamous William H Bonney (Billy the Kid) and the long remembered Salt War of 1877. Visit the Veterans Memorial Museum (Eduardo M Pedregon Museum)and the Veterans Walk. Stroll the original Camino Real and don't forget your camera!! Texas History, starts in San Elizario! Directions to the San Elizario Historic District: From Downtown, East on Loop 375 or From I-10, South on Loop 375, Exit on Socorro Road, East on Socorro Road, Seven Miles to San Elizario. The District is on the Right. Look for the Brown signs.

Information: 915-851-0093
Address: Main Street Mercantile, 1501 Main Street, San Elizario, Texas 79849 Street Parking is free.

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Another Windy Day Clobbers El Paso

Last week Wednesday (Dec. 19) was the second windiest day to hit the El Paso area this year. Its not all that uncommon to see major wind events in El Paso during the month of December. It was yet another storm that lacked a supply of moisture which prevented any rain or mountain snow. We did, however, experience the dreaded blowing dust and sand. Along with the strong winds, there were many other issues which made for a bad day. The ABC-7 weather lab and newsroom received many calls and emails about power outages, downed power lines, traffic signals being knocked down and numerous trees uprooted. There were reports of greatly reduced visibilities in some locations (to just around 300 feet). Below are the peak wind gusts that were reported around the area. Youll notice that some locations were reporting winds gusts around hurricane force (74 mph or more). Most of the data courtesy of The National Weather Service

By: Doppler Dave Speelman

nEW mEXico - dona ana coUnTy TEXas - EL Paso coUnTy

1.SAN AUGUSTIN PASS 2.WHITE SANDS 3.CHAPARRAL 4.LAS CRUCES AIRPORT 90 mph 75 mph 60 mph 59 mph 1.6 N FORT BLISS 2.EL PASO AIRPORT 3.Chapin High School 4.Camino Real Middle School 71 mph 62 mph 64 mph 52 mph

Weather Trivia:
The windiest day in El Paso so far this year occurred on March 18. What was the peak wind gust?

a. 66 mph b. 69 mph c. 71 mph d. 74 mph

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.
Answer: A - 66 mph

Santa Teresa Tree Uprooted Above Picture Courtesy of: Bob Dockendorf (War Eagle Air Museum)

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Sharon Mosley

It's time to color your world green ... and ring in the year with the color
of growth, renewal and prosperity. After a year of tangoing with tangerine, the Pantone Color Institute has announced its latest color vibe emerald green. From neckties to nail polish, from eyeglasses to elegant gowns, this lush color is sure to rejuvenate both fashion and home interiors in the new year ahead. "Green is the most abundant hue in nature," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "The human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum." And we've been fascinated with the color green throughout history, she adds. "Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today's complex world." Indeed, Eiseman finds that green is the perfect "crossover color." In "The Color Answer Book" she explains that green is the color inevitably connected to nature and growth. "As the background to all of the colors in the spectrum, green in its many variations is Mother Nature's most perfect neutral." So think not to fool with Mother Nature, right? "When nature arranges flowers, green is the one color that appears in virtually every combination," says Eiseman. "Nature's greens are among the most versatile of hues. The great outdoors is filled with green foliage, trees and grass."

And fashion designers are taking up the green cause, whipping up their own wizardry of emerald drama. From Tracy Reese to Nanette Lepore to Oscar de la Renta, green is growing to be a lush trend in the spring 2013 collections. "The power of green began for me with our Fall/Winter collection," says Don O'Neill, creative director of Theia. "We were inspired by the warrior goddess Athena, a symbol that empowers women and imbues them with a sense of control over their own destiny in difficult times." O'Neill acknowledges that the rich color promotes a feeling of well being as well as glamour and warms up a harsh winter as a symbol of life in the dead of winter, but also works well when it's lightened up in time for a blossoming spring. The Theia collection features emerald green satin gowns with hand-embroidered gold bodices and shimmering organza with silk habotai petals. O'Neill loves this shade of green paired with gold or platinum for spring, but he also loves emerald teamed with blue. "I personally love green with blue, in defiance of the old adage never to mix blue and green." And if you're thinking ahead? "In the fall, green is mesmerizing when it's paired with dark red and burnished gold."

Theia celebrates the "color of 2013" emerald green with an elegant gown designed with goddesses in mind.

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i don't Want to Get suspended

DR. WALLACE: We have a rule at our junior high school during after-school dances: If a girl asks a boy or a boy asks a girl to dance, the only answer the person can give is "yes." In other words, he or she can't say, "Thanks for asking, but I don't care to dance." At our last dance, a boy I literally despise asked me to dance, and I told him to get lost. He told the principal that I wouldn't dance with him, and the principal banned me from attending the next dance. I think this is outrageous! This particular guy is a jerk. He smokes, swears, steals, cheats and is uncouth. I shouldn't be punished for not letting a loser like him get close to me. The truth is that, if I'd said yes, I should have been banned from attending future dances because I was stupid enough to dance with him. My mom called the principal to complain, but she was told that I knew the rule and that he wasn't going to change his decision. I feel the "must dance" rule is stupid. Please give me your thoughts on this miscarriage of justice. I'd like to sign my name, but I don't want to get suspended. Nameless, Fullerton, Calif.

Bargains by the Month

OK, I'll say a word, and you respond with the first thing that pops into your head: bargains, especially on upholstered furniture.

Me: January You: White Sales!

March Even though it

still feels like winter, home improvement centers haul out air conditioners in March and put them on sale. March is also National Frozen Food month, so plan to fill your freezer.

school supplies and pre-season fall fashions. White sale items are now offered routinely in August, too.

November
Turkeys are priced dirt cheap from now through Christmas. So are cranberries and baking supplies. Stock the freezer because a turkey that remains frozen is good for at least a year.

September Golf
clubs are a bargain this month, along with canned goods, scooters, bikes and ... houses. Home sellers who were unsuccessful in selling during the summer are anxious to move before Christmas. Now they may listen to your ridiculously low offer.

Excellent reApril Home improvesponse the very one I ment items like flooring, house
was hoping for to set the tone for this column. It's important to note that times have changed with these monthly sale guides. In recent years, some of the best sales often take place immediately before the related holiday or season. Here's a month-by-month guide for the best times to purchase all sorts of consumer goods:

December. Everything you can imagine, from toys to computers, shoes to perfume, crystal to party foods, cellphones and baby furniture are on sale in hopes of boosting holiday retail sales.
Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com, a personal finance member website. You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630.
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paint and gardening supplies are good buys now. And eggs, both chocolate and fowl. Think: Easter.

October This is the

big month for candy. Stock up for all your holidays. And, it may be a good time to buy a new car, if you must. In October, salespeople are getting nervous about meeting or beating year-end quotas.

May Mattresses and

box springs are highly promoted from late May to early fall. This is when retailers get support from mattress manufacturers in the form of advertising and special offers. Memorial Day weekend is the signal for big-ticket items like major appliances to go on sale.

NAMELESS: I assume the principal is trying to make sure that after-school dances are not occasions for rejection and also to encourage the shy and under-confident to come out of their shells and participate. This is a laudable goal, but I can't say I'm sold on the "must dance" rule and the removal of students' freedom of choice in the matter.
However, you knew the rule, and you broke the rule, so the punishment was fair. But if you do plan to attend the next dance, talk with the principal beforehand and ask what you should do if this same boy asks you to dance with him again. His answer might keep you from attending.

January Besides
everything Christmas, this is a good time to stock up on white

June If you're not too

picky, this is a great month to buy a wedding dress. What hasn't sold gets highly discounted in anticipation of a new season of bridal wear. Home tools and hardware, dairy foods (yep, it's National Dairy Month) and menswear are the hot items for June, too.

I'm Falling for My Friend's Guy DR. WALLACE: Sara is my best friend. Her boyfriend is Ken. Sara had to leave town with her family because her grandmother was ill, so she couldn't go to a concert with Ken. She asked me to sub for her since the tickets were already paid for. I agreed and we had a great time.
The next day Ken called and asked me to go out with him to a movie since Sara wasn't home yet, so I said yes. Now I think I'm starting to fall for him. What should I do? Nameless, Newport Beach, Calif.

July Electronics, including air conditioners (what's left by this time in the season) and ceiling fans; craft supplies, summer clothes, shoes, swim wear and barbecues are bargains this month.

NAMELESS: Stop seeing Ken immediately and nip those feelings in the bud. If you start competing with Sara for Ken's affections, all three of you are likely to get hurt. Worst of all, you'll wreck a friendship.
Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net.
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sale items like towels and blankets. TVs are priced lowest during the two weeks prior to the Super Bowl.

August Outdoor
furniture, now marked down, is taking its last breath as the season winds down. Fresh produce is cheap this month, as are

February President's Day is the cue for furniture retailers to offer blowout

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By Holiday Mathis

dEar abby by abigail Van buren

week 12/27 - 01/02/2013 SYMPATHY IS WEARING THIN FOR

cosmic Part Favors

2013 is a vast expanse of wild, beautiful unlived life. With Mercury and Uranus at odds, there are those who will storm into the year full of a whopping sense of entitlement, ready to take on too much too soon. The harmonious arrangement of Mars and Jupiter at the end of the week will have a stabilizing influence. The Quadrantids meteor shower (peaks on January 3 and 4) will be a cosmic spray of confetti to welcome the new year. ariEs (March 21 April 19). You are not alone in your belief that "The Matrix" film series is not just science fiction; it's a clue about the deeper realities of your existence. You'll feel more in control of the framework than ever this week. You'll go into the new year knowing that what's around you is only as real as you let it be. TaUrUs (April 20 May 20). In some Native American cultures, those seeking to move to the next level of maturity must complete a vision quest. Your quest begins this week. You'll find yourself symbolically climbing a remote mountain in the days to come, ready for signs from the universe to be revealed. GEmini (May 21 June 21). You are ready and willing to trade a fantasy for a reality, fully aware that you'll have to slug a few things out along the way. For instance, it would be good to understand what everyone wants, especially because many don't want the same things as you. In getting clarity and accepting truth, you'll move ever closer to a goal. cancEr (June 22 July 22). People try to make each other believe that romance is rare, special and complicated, but it's not. Having an excellent relationship is easy. If you're willing to communicate, be patient and devote time to another person, you're halfway there. The other half is another person being willing to do the same for you. LEo (July 23 Aug. 22). Maybe you were born under the sign of royalty, but you're not always a prideful cat. In some situations, your role is high status, and in other situations, it's low. It has nothing to do with your actual worth. You believe that all people are equally valuable. The rest is just part of the theatrical play that humans do. VirGo (Aug. 23 Sept. 22). A good book will give you the information and support you need. You can get that book at the library or a bookstore. It's not a magic key that costs tons of money; it's a practical guide you can use to change your life if you choose to act on it. Action is what makes things change, and the time is now. Libra (Sept. 23 Oct. 23). Etiquette isn't something you think about every day. Mostly, you do what you were taught and what seems appropriate. But you'll be out of your element this week, and it would help to know what's expected. Guiding principle: "Manners require time, and nothing is more vulgar than haste." _ Ralph Waldo Emerson

NEEDY, DEMANDING FRIEND

DEAR ABBY: How can I set healthy boundaries with my best scorPio (Oct. 24 Nov. 21). Your friend without feeling guilty? I cosmic gift is heightened percephave always been supportive tion and excellent judgment of and available because I sympacharacter. You'll accurately gauge thized with her difficult family how likely people are to follow through with what they say. You'll dynamics during childhood and note the difference between sinadulthood. She often talks to me cere offers and polite lip service. about her problems with family It's easy to generously lend your and ever-changing relationships umbrella when the sun is shining. with men, but rarely allows me or others to share their points of saGiTTariUs (Nov. 22 Dec. 21). Children love an instant result. But view or personal concerns. Sayadults often realize that this is not ing "no" to her is challenging usually how the world works. Reunder any circumstance, and she quiring that everyone snap to your demands that all focus be on her schedule is precisely the kind of in social situations. recipe for disappointment that I love and accept my you'll avoid this week, teaching friend as she is, and I try to give those younger than you what it her all the grace I have. I now means to be patient and mature. realize that setting healthy caPricorn (Dec. 22 Jan. 19). boundaries is the only way I can Mercury visiting your part of the sustain our friendship. I know sky inspires you to reach out and this dynamic may put a strain connect with a variety of people regardless of how likely they are to on our relationship, so why do I feel so guilty? -- TESTED IN fit into your world. You'll be feeling NORTHERN CALIFORNIA increasingly adventurous in the DEAR TESTED: That's a good question, and one that I can't definitively answer for aQUariUs (Jan. 20 Feb. 18). you. It's possible that like many You'll grow in the way that matters women, you were raised to beto you. The change is small so lieve that if you assert yourself small that it would take time-lapse photography to prove the point. In you won't be considered "nice." fact, maybe you should take a pic- That's a mistake because as long ture at the beginning of the week as you allow this friend to take so that next week you can comadvantage of you -- and that is pare and note the progress. what she's doing -- the more PiscEs (Feb. 19 March 20). Many your resentment will build until the relationship becomes one of people don't see their actions as choices. There's a benefit to being diminishing returns. So tell this blind in this regard: If you're not self-centered person as nicely as given a choice, you can't regret possible that you are not a theramaking the wrong one. You, on the pist, and because her problems other hand, would like to live with persist, she should talk to one. your eyes wide open to the many ** opportunities available, especially DEAR ABBY: I was shocked the ones you find or create. the other day when a friend of This WEEk's birThdays: You'll mine said that many women recommand attention this year, so main in terrible marriages bemake sure you're doing the things cause of finances. She said you want everyone to know about. those types of marriages are acDon't be afraid to ask for help, escepted worldwide, so why not pecially from those you admire. in America? She also said she You've come so far that those you thinks that shame is attached if once found intimidating now seem a woman admits the only reason like people you should befriend. she is staying with her husband You'll be given a special opportuis a monetary one. nity in January, and you're likely to The women she was pick up on this and run with it. talking about are baby boomers You'll have great powers of perand older. After thinking about suasion in February. Use them on it, I remember my mother and yourself to stay on track with your mother-in-law saying that
goals. weeks ahead and will cast a wide net just because you're interested in seeing what it brings in.

money was why they remained in their marriages. Is this as prevalent as my friend stated? I find it sad that this could be true. It reminds me of the Tina Turner song -- what's love got to do with it? Could you comment, please? -- IN IT FOR LOVE DEAR IN IT: If you're asking if I have statistics on the number of women who stay married only for economic reasons, the answer is no. Most of the people who write to me are unhappy, which would skew the numbers in a negative direction. I hope you realize that the women you have described - an older demographic -- were probably not economically independent when they married. It was common in their generation to go straight from their parents' houses to their husbands'. For many years I -- and my mother before me -- have urged women to make sure they are self-supporting before they marry, "just in case" they may have to be afterward. Staying in a marriage without love is like serving a life sentence with an incompatible cellmate. Your mother and mother-in-law have my sympathy, and so do their husbands. ** DEAR ABBY: Do you ever get tired of giving advice to people who ask commonsense questions, or those who probably know the answer to their problems if they just thought it out? -- JIM IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR JIM: The answer to your question is no. I love what I do and consider it an honor to be trusted. While the reply to a question may be obvious to you, it isn't to the person who asks me. Common sense tends to go out the window when there are strong emotions involved. ** Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
COPYRIGHT 2012 UNIVERSAL UCLICK

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video GaMe reviews BY JeB hauGhT

'Far Cry 3' is Outstanding

DEVELOPER: Ubi Soft Montreal PUBLISHER: Ubi Soft SYSTEM: Microsoft Xbox 360 (PC, PS3) PRICE: $59.99 ESRB RATING: Mature REVIEW RATING: 5.0 stars (out of 5) "Far Cry" was an instant hit because it was one of the first open-world games set in an exotic locale that looked absolutely stunning. "Far Cry 2" introduced some great game mechanics, but the overall package was soured by poor design decisions. I wasn't expecting much from "Far Cry 3," but it has quickly become one of my favorite games this year! Since the storyline is so interesting, I don't mind that it has nothing to do with previous installments. Players control Jason Brody, an adventurous young man who travels to Rook Island to dabble in extreme sports with his brothers and friends. After they're all captured by a militaristic group of human traffickers, it's up to Jason to become a hardened soldier in order to save his cohorts. Despite having a jungle setting, "Far Cry 3" plays like most urban open-world games. Activating radio towers opens up sections of the map, and clearing out enemy emplacements unlocks optional side missions that range from assassinations to vehicle races to hunting animals. Since Rook Island is massive and has a wide variety of locales to discover and explore, there's always something
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high-tech camera, and this lets players see their prey through objects. Of course, it's up to each player to decide whether

to eliminate enemies silently or with guns blazing! Despite its mediocre multi-

player modes, "Far Cry 3" is still a fantastic open-world game that shouldn't be missedCOPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM.

Players can choose between several useful skills when they level up, and each one is represented by a tribal tattoo on Jason's arm. Three skill trees offer a multitude of useful abilities that include: increasing health, performing chain takedowns, advanced knife throwing and much more! I also like how hunting and skinning wild animals provides players with better gear in a realistic manner. Stealth plays an important role in this game while hunting animals and taking out humans. Both can be tagged using a

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Vista Hills Optimist Club Hosts Christmas Party

at Providence Childrens Hospital
El Paso, TX Young oncology and hematology patients was enjoyed a Christmas Party thanks to the generosity of the Vista Hills Optimist Club, EPISD Police Department, Border Patrol, Loretto High School, Party Animals and Princess Parties. The party, sponsored by Optimist Club. The EPISD Police Department, with their K-9 unit in tow, gave toys to our young patients. The Border Patrols Dana, the border robot, was on hand to play with children while volunteers from Loreto High Schools Angels for Kids program was also be on hand to run the festivities. Party Animals of El Paso and Princess Parties was provide face painting and visiting mascots in costume to play with the kids. We are grateful to the Vista Hills Optimist Club and everyone participating in organizing this Christmas Party. They brought smiles to our young patients and their families. We are happy to see our child patients have a great time and, for a moment, forget about their situation, said Nancy Arambasick, Executive Director for Providence Childrens Hospital.

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now showing
ParEnTaL GUidancE
Open Nationwide 12/25/12 Runtime 104 min MPAA Rating PG for some rude humor. Starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee Madison Genre Comedy Synopsis Artie and Diane Decker are called in by their daughter to help care for their three grandkids. When their old school methods of parenting collide with their grandchildren's' new school and hyperscheduled way of life, the once-orderly household spins out of control, and Artie and Diane must employ some unexpected tactics, including a new parenting style for themselves, to help teach their grandkids how to actually act like kids.

LEs misrabLEs
Open Nationwide 12/25/12 Runtime 158 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Suggestive Material, Sexual Material, Thematic Elements, Violence. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Daniel Huttlestone, Isabelle Allen, Natalya Wallace, Colm Wilkinson, Patrick Godfrey, Marc Pickering, Georgie Glen, Heather Chasen, Stephen Tate, Bertie Carvel, Tim Downie Genre Musical, Historical drama Synopsis Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.

cirQUE dU soLEiL: WorLds aWay

Open Nationwide 12/21/12 Runtime 91 min MPAA Rating NR Genre Program Synopsis Artistic and acrobatic performances from some of the most elaborate Cirque du Soleil productions.

This is 40
Open Nationwide 12/21/12 Runtime 134 min MPAA Rating R for Pervasive Language, Crude Humor, Sexual Content, Some Drug Material. Starring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow, Megan Fox, Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow, Chris O'Dowd, Jason Segel, Melissa McCarthy, Graham Parker, Albert Brooks, Charlyne Yi, Robert Smigel, Annie Mumolo, Lena Dunham Genre Comedy Synopsis After many years of marriage, Pete (Paul Rudd) is the sole male in a household that includes his wife, Debbie (Leslie Mann), and two young daughters (Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow). As Pete struggles to keep his record label afloat, he and Debbie navigate a three-week course of sex and romance, career victories and financial hardships, aging parents and maturing children. They'll have to learn to forgive, forget and enjoy the rest of their lives -- before they kill each other.

Open Nationwide 12/19/12 Runtime 96 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Language, Some Risque Material. Starring Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen, Brett Cullen, Colin Hanks, Adam Scott, Miriam Margolyes, Kathy Najimy, Nora Dunn, Yvonne Strahovski, Casey Wilson, Dale Dickey, Ari Graynor, Jeff Kober, Analeis Lorig, Brandon Keener Genre Comedy Synopsis Before embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, Andy Brewster (Seth Rogen) pays a visit to his overbearing mother, Joyce (Barbra Streisand). That proves to be a big mistake; Andy caves in under pressure to take his mom along for the ride. Early on -- as the miles roll by -- Andy feels nothing but aggravation at her antics. Eventually however, he comes to realize that they have more in common than he first thought and that Joyce's wisdom might be just what he needs.

ThE GUiLT TriP

Open Nationwide 12/21/12 Runtime 130 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Violence, Some Drug Material, Language. Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo, Jai Courtney, Joseph Sikora, Michael Raymond-James, Alexia Fast, James Martin Kelly, Kristen Dalton, Nicole Forester, Joe Coyle, Scott A. Martin, Tammy Felice, Josh Helman Genre Action, Thriller Synopsis One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The man's interrogation yields one statement: Get Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney (Rosamund Pike). However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears.

Jack rEachEr

dJanGo UnchainEd
Open Nationwide 12/25/12 Runtime 165 min MPAA Rating R for Some Nude Images, Language, A Vicious Fight, Strong Graphic Violence. Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, Walton Goggins, Dennis Christopher, James Remar, David Steen, Dana Gourrier, Nichole Galicia, Laura Cayouette, Sammi Rotibi, Donahue Fontenot, Escalante Lundy, Miriam F. Glover, Don Johnson, Bruce Dern, Tom Wopat, Don Stroud, Russ Tamblyn, Amber Tamblyn, M.C. Gainey, Cooper Huckabee, Doc Duhame, Jonah Hill, Lee Horsley Genre Action, Historical drama Synopsis Two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave, finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Their mission successful, Schultz frees Django, and together they hunt the South's most-wanted criminals. Their travels take them to the infamous plantation of shady Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), where Django's long-lost wife (Kerry Washington) is still a slave. Director Quentin Tarantino

ThE hobbiT:
an UnEXPEcTEd JoUrnEy
Open Nationwide 12/14/12 Runtime 170 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action, violence & frightening images. Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavis, Andy Serkis Genre Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy Synopsis The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

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CINEMARK CIELO VISTA

Gateway West Blvd/Cielo Vista Mall

Premiere Cinemas
6101 Gateway West S.15 Schedule good for Friday December 28th
21 oUTs (NR)10:50 am | 1:05 pm | 3:25 pm 5:45 pm | 8:05 pm | 10:25 pm *anna karEnina (R)12:40 pm | 3:50 pm | 7:00 pm | 10:10 pm *2d cirQUE dU soLEiL: WorLds aWay (PG) | 3:45 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:45 pm *cirQUE dU soLEiL: WorLds aWay 3-d (PG) | 10:40 am | 1:15 pm *EL miLaGro dE marcELino (NR) | 11:20 am | 2:00 pm | 4:40 pm | 7:10 pm | 9:40 pm *ParEnTaL GUidancE (PG) 10:40am | 11:30am | 1:30pm | 2:25 pm 4:20 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:05 pm | 10:00 pm *2d risE oF ThE GUardians (PG) 10:30am | 1:15 pm | 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm | 6:45pm | 7:15pm | 9:30pm | 10:15 pm *3d risE oF ThE GUardians (PG) 11:00 am | 1:45 pm *ThE GUiLT TriP (PG-13)10:55 am | 11:40am | 1:40 pm | 2:25 pm | 4:25 pm 5:10pm | 7:10 pm | 7:55 pm | 9:55 pm | 10:35 pm *2d ThE hobbiT (PG-13)11:15 am | 3:30 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:35 pm | 8:40 pm *3d ThE hobbiT (PG-13)10:30 am | 12:10pm | 2:15 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:45 pm *3d d-boX ThE hobbiT (PG-13) |10:30am | 2:15pm | 6:00 pm | 9:45 pm *ThE siLVEr LininGs PLaybo (R) 12:50pm | 4:00pm | 7:10pm | 10:20 pm *This is 40 (R)10:35 am | 11:30 am | 1:55 pm | 3:10 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:40 pm | 10:20 pm *TWiLiGhT: brEakinG daWn P (PG-13)10:30 am | 1:25 pm | 4:30 pm | 7:35 pm | 10:30 pm *2d WrEck-iT raLPh (PG)10:45 am 1:40pm | 4:40pm | 7:40 pm | 10:30 pm * -- denotes Pass Restricted features

now showing
Schedule good for Dec 27th
coLLEcTion, ThE (r) 8:00 | 10:15 dJanGo UnchainEd (R)12:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 | 7:40 | 9:00 GUiLT TriP, ThE (PG13) 11:30 | 2:00 | 4:30 | 7:00 | 9:30 hobbiT:an UnEXPEcTEd JoUrnEy2d (PG13)10:30 | 12:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 4:40 | 5:30 | 8:20 | 9:10 hobbiT:an UnEXPEcTEd JoUrnEy3d (PG13) 4:00 | 7:40 Jack rEachEr (PG13) 11:00 | 12:30 | 2:05 | 4:00 | 5:10 | 7:05 | 8:15 | 10:10 LEs misErabLEs (PG13) 12:00 | 4:00 | 7:30 LiFE oF Pi 3d(PG)11:00|2:00 | 5:00 monsTErs, inc 3d (G) 12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:30 | 10:00 ParEnTaL GUidancE (PG) 11:00 | 1:30 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 9:30 rEd daWn (PG13) 4:15 | 9:30 risE oF ThE GUardians 2D (PG) 12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:30 skyFaLL (PG13) 10:10 This is 40 (R) 12:30 | 4:00 | 7:05 | 10:10 TWiLiGhT:brEakinG daWn PT.2 (PG13) 1:00 | 6:40 WrEck iT raLPh 2d (PG) 11:30 | 2:10 | 4:50 | 7:30

Schedule good for Friday Dec 28th

django Unchained R165 Mins Digital Cinema 10:45am | 11:45am | 2:30pm | 3:30pm | 6:30pm 7:30pm 10:15pm Les misrables PG-13 158 Mins Digital Cinema 11:00am | 12:00pm | 2:45pm | 3:45pm | 6:45pm 7:45pm 10:15pm Jack reacher PG-13 130 Mins Digital Cinema 10:15am | 11:45am | 1:30pm | 3:00pm | 4:45pm | 6:15pm | 8:00pm | 9:45pm monsters, inc. G92 Mins RealD 3D 10:00am | 1:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm Digital Cinema 4:00pm hitchcock PG-1398 Mins Digital Cinema 10:25am | 1:25pm | 4:25pm | 7:25pm | 10:25pm Life of Pi PG125 Mins RealD 3D 10:00am | 1:00pm | 4:00pm | 7:00pm Digital Cinema 11:00am | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | 8:00pm red dawn PG-1393 Mins Digital Cinema 10:40am | 1:40pm | 4:40pm | 7:40pm | 10:40pm Lincoln PG-13149 Mins Digital Cinema 12:00pm | 3:25pm | 6:45pm | 10:10pm skyfall PG-13142 Mins Digital Cinema 10:00am | 1:45pm | 5:30pm | 9:15pm Flight R138 Mins Digital Cinema 10:00pm argo R120 Mins Digital Cinema 10:30am | 1:30pm | 4:30pm | 7:30pm | 10:30pm

siLVEr LininGs PLaybook

Runtime 122 min MPAA Rating R for Some Sexual Content/Nudity, Language. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher, Julia Stiles, John Ortiz, Shea Whigham, Dash Mihok, Paul Herman, Matthew Russell, Cheryl Williams, Patrick McDade, Brea Bee, Regency Boies, Phillip Chorba Genre Comedy drama, Romance Synopsis After losing his house, job and wife and spending eight months in prison, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). He is determined to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
Django Unchained R165 MinsDigital Cinema 9:40am | 10:25am | 2:25pm | 3:00pm | 6:30pm | 7:15pm | 10:20pm | 11:00pm Les Misrables PG-13158 Mins Digital Cinema 9:55am | 10:40am | 2:05pm | 2:45pm | 6:15pm | 7:00pm | 10:00pm | 10:50pm Parental Guidance PG104 MinsDigital Cinema 9:00am | 12:10pm 3:25pm 6:40pm 9:40pm This Is 40 R134 Mins Digital Cinema 9:20am | 12:40pm | 4:05pm 7:40pm 10:55pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey PG-13170 MinsDigital Cinema 10:15am | 2:15pm | 6:50pm | 10:45pmCinemark XD High Frame Rate - RealD 3D 9:30am | 1:30pm | 6:00pm | 9:55pm Jack Reacher PG-13130 Mins Digital Cinema 9:05am | 12:25pm | 3:45pm 7:30pm 10:40pm The Guilt Trip PG-13 96 Mins Digital Cinema 9:15am | 12:35pm | 3:50pm 7:05pm 9:45pm

West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10

Schedule good for Friday Dec 28th

Monsters, Inc. G92 Mins RealD 3D 9:10am | 11:55am | 5:50pm | 8:55pm Digital Cinema 2:50pm Life of Pi PG125 Mins RealD 3D 11:35am | 6:25pm Digital Cinema 2:35pm | 9:50pm Rise of the Guardians PG97 Mins RealD 3D 3:15pm Digital Cinema 11:25am | 6:10pm Lincoln PG-13149 Mins Digital Cinema 10:45am 2:40pm 6:45pm 10:10pm Skyfall PG-13142 Mins Digital Cinema 9:35pm

TINSELTOWN

Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa

10:55pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey PG-13170 Mins RealD 3D 4:00pm | 11:50pm High Frame Rate - RealD 3D 11:00am | 3:00pm | 7:00pm 11:00pmDigital Cinema 10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 6:00pm | 8:00pm | 10:00pm Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away NR91 MinsRealD 3D 11:30am | 2:10pm | 4:45pm 7:20pm | 10:05pm Digital Cinema 9:45am Jack Reacher PG-13130 Mins Digital Cinema 9:40am | 11:20am 12:55pm | 2:35pm 4:10pm | 6:15pm 7:30pm | 9:30pm 10:45pm The Guilt Trip PG-1396 Mins Digital Cinema 10:05am | 12:50pm 3:30pm | 6:20pm 9:00pm | 11:45pm Monsters, Inc. G92 MinsRealD 3D 10:30am | 1:20pm 4:05pm | 6:50pm 9:40pm Digital Cinema 9:35am Life of Pi PG125 Mins RealD 3D 10:20am | 4:40pm Digital Cinema 1:25pm | 7:35pm Red DawnPG-1393 Mins Digital Cinema 10:35pm Rise of the Guardians PG97 Mins RealD 3D 1:40pm | 7:55pm Digital Cinema 10:10am | 4:35pm Silver Linings PlaybookR122 Mins Digital Cinema 9:50am 12:40pm | 3:45pm 7:15pm | 10:20pm The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 PG-13115 Mins Digital Cinema 7:50pm | 10:50pm SkyfallPG-13142 Mins Digital Cinema 10:40pm

Schedule good for Friday Dec 28th

Django Unchained R165 Mins Cinemark XD 10:55am | 2:45pm | 6:40pm 10:30pm Digital Cinema 12:30pm | 4:20pm | 8:10pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:01am Les Misrables PG-13158 Mins Digital Cinema 11:10am | 12:45pm 2:50pm | 4:30pm 6:30pm | 8:15pm 10:10pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:01am Parental Guidance PG104 Mins Digital Cinema 9:30am | 10:45am 12:10pm | 1:30pm 2:55pm | 4:15pm 5:40pm 7:05pm 8:25pm 9:55pm 11:05pm This Is 40 R 134 Mins Digital Cinema 9:55am | 11:05am 1:10pm | 2:25pm 4:25pm | 6:05pm 7:40pm | 9:20pm

EAST POINTE MOVIES 12

I-10 & Lee Trevino

Schedule good for 12/27- 01/03/13

END OF WATCH(R)11:20a |1:55p|4:50p|7:25p| 9:55p 3D FINDING NEMO (G) 11:55a | 2:15p | 4:35p | 6:55p | 9:15p 2D FRANKENWEENIE (PG) 2:25p | 7:15p 3D FRANKENWEENIE (PG) 11:40a | 1:50p | 4:15p | 6:40p | 8:50p HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG) | 11:00a | 1:40p | 4:05p | 7:05p | 9:30p 2D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) | 12:00p | 5:00p | 9:35p 3D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) | 11:10a | 1:30p | 3:50p | 6:20p | 8:40p 2D ICE AGE CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG) | 11:05a | 3:55p LOOPER (R) 11:25a | 2:05p | 7:00p PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 (R) 4:45p | 9:50p 2D PARANORMAN (PG) 1:25p | 6:10p | 8:30p PITCH PERFECT (PG-13) 11:30a | 2:10p | 4:40p | 7:10p | 9:40p SINISTER (R)11:15a | 1:35p | 4:00p | 7:20p | 9:45p TAKEN 2(PG-13) 12:10p| 2:20p| 4:30p| 6:30 | 9:00p THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN (PG) | 11:35a | 4:25p THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (PG13) 2:00p | 6:50p | 9:25p

PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7
Schedule good for 12/28- 01/03
BRAVE (PG)11:45 am | 2:05 pm | 4:25 pm END OF WATCH (R)11:55 am | 2:15 pm | 4:40 pm | 7:05 pm | 9:35 pm 2D FRANKENWEENIE (PG)12:15 pm | 2:50 pm | 5:30 pm | 7:40 pm | 9:45 pm HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG)12:10 pm | 2:30 pm | 4:55 pm | 7:20 pm | 9:40 pm 2D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG)11:55 am | 2:20 pm | 4:50 pm | 7:15 pm | 9:35 pm PITCH PERFECT (PG-13) 1:40 pm | 4:15 pm | 7:00 pm | 9:25 pm SINISTER (R) 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm TAKEN 2 (PG-13)12:45 pm | 3:00 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:30 pm | 9:45 pm

2200 N. Yarbrough

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AUDREY NAPOLEON
electric.AUDREY started out exploring progressive dance music then moved through many evolutions, including minimal, to arrive at her buoyant signature sound. She describes it as underground pop and insists, Nothing comes before my art and my music. AUDREY has now shared stages with an array of massive talent Deadmau5, Avicii, Eric Prydz, Nero, Steve Aoki and many other notable names. To fully experience AUDREYs production work, listen to her recently released 6 Song EP Ornamental Egos.AUDREY admits to not really paying attention to trends. Especially in music, Im in the studio trying to carve out my own way, she explains. Her latest EP is a testament to this as the more mischievous, Bitchy Queen is placed next to the Latin infused Carlos Martinez. I try and go with whatever feeling makes me happy. When I get goose bumps, I know the song is almost finished, NAPOLEON says. Another smash track by NAPOLEON "Banana Soda es Muy Loca is a playful adventure that caught the ear of Eric Prydz, who put his own twist on it and has been playing it at his shows all over the world. AUDREY has also recently released a remix package for Poison, where Jupiter Ace, Designer Drugs, and Taiki & Nulight put their own twist on this edgy track. Known for her queen-like aura and lively stage presence, AUDREY NAPOLEON is a step above the rest will no doubt provide fans with a captivating performance. To add to this laundry list of accomplishments, AUDREY has recently launched a fashion line collaboration with London based designerThe Rodnik Band. The line debuted at London Fashion Week this fall and has since caught the eyes of Vogue, BBC, and many others.

Music Releases
January 1st, 2013

While she may have only entered the realm of electronic music in 2010, AUDREY NAPOLEON is already a well established DJ and producer. Having released her first track at the end of 2010, shes a known force behind the decks, thanks to her LA residencies at Avalon nightclub and Music Box. In addition to her recent successes over the past year, her track #Mysunrise serves as the soundtrack to a popular Heineken commercial thats making the rounds in 28 countries and NAPOLEON herself appears in the advert as both the headlining DJ and the love interest. Fresh from her New Years Eve performance with Deadmau5 in NYC, AUDREYdropped the first video in her series, Banana Soda es Muy Loca. Three more videos were released in this series, leading up to the release of her now hit single, Poison. Music is a drug to me When I perform I feel as if Im transported into the crowd. I act like a maniac on stage. Energetic talent and grace like hers are rare in any profession. Match it with a keen instinct for electronic music, edgy personal style and a playful personality to arrive at one of

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todays most gifted new stars. AUDREY NAPOLEON is simply

bob dylan- Bob Dylan Johnny cash- The Sound of Johnny Cash

chester Thompson- Mixology

Audible featuring Deadmau5, Chris Lake, Audrey Napoleon

at Judson F. Williams Convention Center El Paso, Texas

Saturday December 29, 2012

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Andretti makes two?

Cup champ candidate for coveted racing trophy
its not easy, he said. Id gladly hand the [voting] duties to somebody else. Andretti said Keselowski is certainly a strong candidate. I love his attitude, Andretti said. He wants to win. Hes not satisfied with anything less, and I like that. One thing I detest is guys that say Im good if I finish top five, top 10. Winning is the ultimate. Naturally you cant win every time, but you have to have that attitude, and he does and I like that. And hes shown to be a darn good little race driver. Andretti also was impressed with how Keselowski overcame the pressure from the media, and Jimmie Johnson, on and off the track, down the stretch of the Chase. He got it done against some odds, Andretti said. To me thats the mark of a champion. When youre under pressure and you can think straight and control your emotions, thats what champions are made of. People that crumble under pressure will never accomplish that. Not everybody can do that, believe me. But he demonstrated that hes well worthy of that championship. Andretti also liked what he saw in Kyle Larson, the 19-year-old open-wheel racer who nearly won twice in just four starts in the Camping World Truck Series and took

Mario Andretti in 2009, with the trophy that bears his name. (NASCAR photo)
the championship of NASCARs K&N Pro Series East division in his first year of racing fendered vehicles. The kid has a heck of a record this year, just phenomenal, Andretti said. Hes one that were going to hear a lot of as we go on. Rare talents dont come too often, and he seems to be one that has a little something extra special. Andretti, who won his share of races in sprint cars, also appreciates the accomplishments of Sammy Swindell, who at age 57 won a series-best 13 features including the prestigious Kings Royal at Tony Stewarts Eldora Speedway. He finished third in World of Outlaw points and led the circuit in heat races wins and fast qualifying times. That turkey doesnt know when to quit, Andretti said. Hes amazing. I love that guy Heres a guy who has been winning his entire career and keeps on winning now that hes a grandfather. Andretti will present the trophy, a 100-pound sculpture created by bronze artist Elie Hazak, during a SPEED broadcast on Jan. 27. Previous winners include Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson from NASCAR, Sebastian Vettel from Formula One, and Tony Schumacher from the NHRA.

Brad Keselowski with the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup trophy. (NASCAR photo)

ne of the most cherished awards in motorsports is the Mario Andretti Trophy, which is given to the driver selected as the SPEED Performer of the Year. A panel of 23 people from the motorsports industry, including Andretti himself, chooses the winner from a list of 16 drivers from 13 different forms of motorsports. The candidates this year are Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso

from Formula One, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner from MotoGP, Ryan HunterReay from IndyCar, the NHRAs Antron Brown, Kyle Larson from USAC and NASCAR, Sammy Swindell and Donny Schatz from the World of Outlaws, Sebastien Loeb of World Rally, Andre Lotterer of WEC, Scott Pruett of Grand-Am, Josh Hayes from AMA Pro Superbike, Ryan Villopoto from Supercross and Max Biaggi from World Superbike. Andretti said that while

the list includes several series champions, one can win the trophy without winning a title. You try to consider the individual effort, he said, adding that choosing a winner this year was hard. Theres a lot of talent out there, this year especially, as far as how competitive each series was. He pointed out that the championships of most major racing series werent decided until the final race. Because of that, for us,

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67 Daytona win launched Andretti to racing trifecta

Of the 109 major races that Mario Andretti won in his illustrious driving career, few could compare with his victory in the 1967 Daytona 500. That victory, his only NASCAR triumph in just 14 career starts, set the stage for him to become the only driver to win the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500, which he won in 1969, and a Formula One championship, in 1978. It also gave him wins in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship and NASCAR. Only two drivers, Andretti and Dan Gurney, have ever done that. Current Sprint Cup driver Juan Pablo Montoya, like Andretti, has won in NASCAR, Formula One and has an Indy 500 victory. Andretti got his chance to drive at Daytona because in 1967 he was a part of Ford Motor Companys motorsports team. I was basically a Ford driver in Indy car, he said. I had Ford engines. Andretti also drove sports cars for Ford, at Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring, where he won the 12 Hours of Sebring with codriver Bruce McLaren just weeks after his Daytona win. For the Daytona 500, Andretti, then just 26 years old, was assigned to the powerful Holman-Moody team, where he would be a teammate to one of the sports top stars, Fred Lorenzen. Obviously it was a good team, Andretti said. The best part was Ralph Moody [a team co-owner] took my project on himself. Moody chose the crafty crew chief Jake Elder to prepare Andrettis No. 11 Ford. Andrettis pit stop was slow, allowing Lorenzen to take the lead. Andretti maintains to this day that the delay on his stop was intentional as the Ford executives at the track wanted Lorenzen, a NASCAR regular, to win the sports biggest race. They held me back for at least seven seconds, Andretti said. They wanted him to win. Whatever the case, the bottom line was that Andretti left pit road a mad, motivated driver. I hunted him down, Andretti said of Lorenzen. I didnt blame him. I was just faster. I passed him, but he hung on to me really hard. I couldnt shake him. In that era of racing and the way the draft worked with those cars, the driver running out front usually was a sitting duck at the finish. Then, as the lead duo came up to lap the Ford of Tiny Lund, Andretti pulled a surprise move. Tiny motioned me to go to the right, and he pulled to the center of the backstretch, Andretti said. I all of a sudden went to the left, and I confused Freddie. He couldnt figure out what had happened. When I came out on the other side of Tiny, I broke the draft and Freddie never could catch me. Andretti built a 22-second lead before Richard Petty blew an engine and the final two laps were run under caution. It worked out for me, Andretti said. Once I broke the draft he couldnt catch me.

Mario Andretti won the 1967 Daytona 500 in this car (NASCAR photo) Out of the gate my car was handling very nicely, Andretti recalled. I really liked it, but we didnt have a good motor. They were not giving me the best motors. I was not going for points. After qualifying, Andretti began to turn the heat up on his team to give him a better engine. I started making noise, and they finally gave me a decent motor, he said. I was seeing revs I hadnt seen before. I was scuffing tires faster than Curtis Turner ran to win the pole. From that point on, Andretti felt good about his chances in the 500. Andretti started the race from 12th place and took the lead for the first time on Lap 23. While some in the field that day were satisfied to run in the draft and save their equipment for the finish, Andretti wanted to be out front, in large part because he was racing with a shorter rear spoiler than he would have liked. In those days you had to race with the spoiler you qualified with, he said. Because I had such a weak motor, I had a lower spoiler, and I had to race with it. I confused these guys a little bit. Early on in the race nobody was really aggressive; they werent wanting to go for the lead, but I had to go for the lead because I was way too loose when I was following other cars. They said: OK, kid, you go. Andretti was leading late in the race when he and Lorenzen made their final stops for fuel. At that point, the two Ford drivers were the only ones on the lead lap, and with none of todays lucky dog free pass or wave-around rules in place, it was unlikely that any competitor could overtake them.

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SUV or truck? Get both with the Honda Ridgeline

Honda and trucks are two words that just dont seem right together. Hondas are known for their little cars and of course the popular mid-size sedan, the Accord. And trucks big, gas guzzling, earth stomping machines, well, those are best left for Chevy, Ford and Ram. But sometimes even Civics or Accord owners have a need for a pickup, and Honda realized why must they walk out of their dealership and head to the nearest truck dealer when instead they can offer their loyal customers a truck of their own. And so the Honda Ridgeline was born. The Ridgeline first hit the U.S. market in 2005 as a 2006 model. This midsize pickup is built on the same platform as the Odyssey minivan and the Pilot SUV. To hard core truck any other pickup truck, but it can also swing open like a door. And once open, there is access to a lockable, watertight 8.5 cubic foot trunk that hides beneath the bed floor. The trunk can easily swallow a couple of small suitcases and the fact that they can be stored and locked outside of the cab gives the Ridgeline a feature that no one else has. On the exterior, the Ridgeline has the same basic shape as the Chevrolet Avalanche but evidence of its unibody design can be detected behind the cab there is no gap between it and the bed. Standard wheels are 17 alloys, but if you opt for the Sport or top-of-the-line RTL trim level, you get 18 wheels. The Sport, which is new for 2012, ads a little flash to the Ridgelines exterior with special wheels, grille and head and taillight surrounds all done in black. Step inside the Ridgeline and it becomes evident that the Ridgeline is indeed a Honda. The gauges are big, clear and easy to read, as are most of the controls throughout the interior. The dash is horizontal, and dare I say, truck-like. There are plenty of storage spaces throughout the cabin, and the 60/40 split rear seat can fold for additional storage. My only beef with the cabin is Hondas use of a column mounted shifter rather than a floormounted one. Every Ridgeline uses the same powertrain a 3.5 liter V6 engine that puts out 250 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. That power is sent to all four wheels by way of a fivespeed automatic transmission. This yields about 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. The V6, while not supplying tons of torque, has enough power to hold its own in everyday use.

By Christopher A. Randazzo
If you want to put the Ridgeline to work, it can tow 5000 pounds and the bed can handle about 1550 pounds. And even though the Ridgeline is allwheel drive, the system is really meant to handle inclement weather rather than trying to tackle the Rubicon Trail. I dont think Honda expects F150 or Silverado owners to run out and trade in their trucks for a Ridgeline. Instead, Honda owners that find the need for a truck and would like to own one can now look toward their familiar Honda showroom and spot the Ridgeline and they will appreciate its all-around abilities.

owners, a pickup should use a tough, strong body-on-frame construction for it to be taken seriously, making a unibody platform (like that used for a car or minivan) a no-no, but with the Ridgeline, Honda makes it work real well. The Ridgelines main feature is its 5-foot bed. Made of steel-reinforced composite material, it

cant be dented and will never rust. Although the bed falls short by full-size truck standards in terms of size, there is still plenty of room to haul big ticket items like appliances or ATVs. But theres more to the Ridgelines unique bed than just how its made. The tailgate flips down like you would expect in

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Different drivers who won Sprint Cup poles in 2012 Different drivers who won Sprint Cup races in 2012

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2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport

Base Price: $29,995.00 Price as Tested: $30,805.00 Layout: front-engine / all-wheel drive Engine: 3.5 liter 24-valve SOHC V6 Transmission: five-speed automatic Horsepower: 250 hp Torque: 247 lb-ft EPA Fuel Economy:15 city / 21 highway mpg [Visit me at http://www.carsbycar.blogspot.com or email me at autocran@gmail.com]

Sprint Cup races in which J.J. Yeley failed to qualify, the most of any driver Sprint Cup races in which Joe Nemechek and Josh Wise did not finish, the most of any drivers

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NOTEBOOK

Daytona dream almost reality

season opener at Daytona next February. I go back to the Bill [France] Sr. and Annie B. [France] days, and knew a lot of the people from the 60s to now, he said.

ing, Campbell has raced and won at tracks across the Southeast, but hes competed only once at Martinsville, the track built by his late grandfather Clay Earles. His career highlight so far was winning the Limited Late Model track championship at Caraway Speedway in 2000. But he said another big highlight, from Daytona, is not out of the question. I think we have as good a shot at winning as anybody, he said. You see guys win there that dont win anywhere else. If you have a little bit of luck on your side and stay out of trouble and work the draft ... a win is not out of the question.

Eury begins tenure with Swan

Spending a few weeks resting and deer hunting, veteran crew chief Tony Eury Jr. is back at work in NASCAR. Eury, released late in the season from JR Motorsports, where he is a co-owner, is now the crew chief for the No. 30 Toyota driven in Sprint Cup by David Stremme. At his new Swan

Racing team, owned by Brandon Davis, Eury will be reunited with Steve Hmiel, a former co-worker from his days at Dale Earnhardt Inc. I am really impressed with the team Swan Racing is building and I am proud to be part of it, Eury said in a team release. I am looking forward to working with David Stremme behind the wheel and with competition director Steve Hmiel. Tony Eury Jr. Hmiel also had praise for Eury. Tony Jr. has pretty much done it all from tire changer to crew chief, he said. His experience and knowledge will be pivotal to the success of Swan Racing.

Clay Campbell (Martinsville Speedway photo)

Ive seen the transformation of the sport and of Daytona International Speedway, so its pretty neat to finally get to do this aspect of it. Campbell raced this season in an ARCA race at Talladega Superspeedway, Daytonas sister track, but was caught in an early multi-car crash and didnt get the finish hed hoped for. Now, after a successful test at Daytona last week, hes feeling good about his chances at Daytona. The test went good, he said. Each time we went out we picked up a little bit and wound up sixth fastest overall for the weekend. In his 25 years or so of Late Model rac-

Martinsville Speedway promoter Clay Campbell has been going to Daytona International Speedway since he was a toddler, always dreaming that one day hed be able to race on the hallowed high banks. I know my way around Daytona better than I do some of the communities surrounding Martinsville, he said. Growing up in the business you look forward to getting to race, and as many times as Ive been to Daytona, Ive been inside and outside the track, just wishing I could get on the track. Now at age 52, his dream is on the verge of coming true. Campbell, a veteran of the short tracks around his native Virginia, is set to drive the No. 08 Ford in the ARCA