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The El Paso Small Business Development Center in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service will host a one-day seminar for tax professionals on updated IRS laws, regulations, and the latest tax issues.

Sierra Providence El Paso Hospitals Ranked Top in Texas Patient Engagement Index
El Paso, TX The Texas Center for Quality and Patient Safety (TCQPS) ranked all three El Paso branches of the Sierra Providence Health Network as Partnerships for Patients High-Performing Hospitals B in 2013. The TCQPS began using a Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) system at the beginning of 2013 to rank hospitals and recognize those that meet and exceed speci! fied standards. ! ! ! ! ! ! means that they must submit data that proves there was a 30% improvement or higher of Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) patient outcomes or a 0% rate of HACs for at least six months. They must also meet a readmission requirement of at least 15% improvement.

TX 2013 Regional Practitioner Meeting

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 8:00am 5:00pm
Enrolled agents will be entitled to 8 CPE hours; other Tax Professionals may qualify depending on the requirements of their organizations. Topics include: Identity Theft Efforts and 2013 Filing Season Improvements Fresh Start Automated Under Reporter Program Cyber Security for Tax Practitioners Decedents, Final Returns & Fiduciary Returns Sale of Business Assets ! Like Kind Exchanges

! Sierra ! Providence ! Health ! Network ! ! ! ( ( ! ! ! ! The Sierra! Providence ! ! Health ! Network ! ! includes ! We take pride in providing the best patient care ! ! ! ! ! the ! hospitals! of Providence ! ! Memorial ! Hospital ! and Providence Children's Hospital, Sierra Medpossible and this recognizes our teams hard ! work ! and ! efforts. Providing !! ical Center, and Sierra Providence East Medical good healthcare is
about always about putting the patient first, said CEO Eric Evans. ! ! ! ! !

! ! ! ! ! ! ! The methodology for ranking high performance !hospitals ! is ! based mainly ! ! on ! an evaluation of pa- !
tient outcomes and rates of readmission. In order to be ! !recognized, hospitals ! ! are ! required ! to!receive a !3, 4, ! or 5 on the CMS scale, ! which ! !

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Center. The Network also offers a wide range of outpatient ! ! ! services ! ! including Sierra ! Providence ! ! TotalCare, Sierra Providence Urgent Care Cen! ! ! ! ! ters, Sierra Providence Trawood Center and ER, ! Teen ! !and Womens ! !Center, ! Wound Care ! Sierra Centers and Sierra Providence Sleep Disorders Center. ! ! For ! more ! !information ! please visit ! !www.sphn.com ! ! ! !

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San Juan Senior Center EPA-608 Universal !! Stars and Stripes Certification Course ! Scheduled August 3rd & Billiards Tournament ! August 10th
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July 18, 2013- El Paso, Texas- An EPA-608 Universal Certification Course will be held at the Western Technical College Main Campus, !located ! at 9624 Plaza Circle, on Saturday Au! gust 3rd & Saturday August 10th from 8:00 AM ! to 5:00 PM both days. Price per participant is with lunch included; attendees must !$249.95 ! sign up and pay prior to training date. Participants will have to attend both days in order to test for the EPA-608 Universal Certification.

Registration Fee: $55 . SEATING is LIMITED . Register EARLY! Register on-line at www.elpasosbdc.net or call (915) 831.7742 El Paso Community College, 9050 Viscount Blvd., ASC Building A

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Who: City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department What: 60 and Over Billiards Tournament When: 9:30 a.m. on July 26, 2012 Where: San Juan Senior Center, 5701 Tamburo Ct.
El Paso, Texas The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a Stars and Stripes Billiards Tournament which will be double elimination tournament at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the San Juan Senior Center, 5701 Tamburo Ct. The registration fee is $2 per person and is available on the day of the competition starting at 9:00 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

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9624 Plaza Circle

When: Saturday August 3rd & 10th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Information: Gracie Olivas, Customized Training Coordinator, (915) 760-8120 or (915) 2382581 or golivas@westerntech.edu

Information Annette Campos or Grace Faulkner 915-772-8365

The changing face of

Story and photos by Ricky J. Carrasco

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According to recently released

social media data, El Paso is one of the top cities in the country to talk about fitness related topics. Fitness has not always been popular in El Paso, but there has been an emergence of it in recent years. Everyday more information comes out about the health benefits of physical activity: reduction of weight, reduction in blood pressure, aiding in diabetic symptoms, reduced possibility of heart conditions, and the list goes on. Working out has always been a staple of men, but recently, El Paso women have had many more opportunities to work out. Women feel it is now more socially acceptable to bust a good sweat using a variety of methods. Jesus Mar manages the PanAmerican Roca Fitness. Roca/EP Fitness gyms are probably the most popular gym chain in El Paso, claiming over 90,000 clients in 9 locations. He attributes the recent popularity of fitness to the diversity of options, "There are a variety of classes now like Zumba, yoga, pilates and it's now more socially acceptable to workout (for women). Many guys used to be intimidated to see girls working out. More people are simply more health conscious." Cindy, 20, is a client who became more health conscious after her pregnancy. She says that she was introduced to the gym by her male friends. At first, she only did the cardio machines, but learned by watching what the men were doing at the weight section. Ive lost about 15 pounds, but Ive also gained muscle. Simply seeing progress is my goal. Cindy states that even though she could barely lift the Olympic bar when she started, she can now do a 100 lb squat.

Halina doing a 135lb squat, a gym staple exercise.

Halina, 21, is another lady that attends Roca. She is also self-taught and is proud to do weight workouts that were previously thought to be male oriented. Ive improved because Ive actually gained weight, going from about 100 lbs to 120 lbs. Though she is a bit more toned than a typical lady her age, she works out for strength and definition, boasting a 135 lb bench press and 185 lb deadlift. She states that she has had problems with others understanding her enthusiasm for fitness. Guys can be more understanding of a girl being fit, though it has taken away some potential dates. Girls sometimes think Im too strong and I dont fit the feminine stereotype. She says that, in the end, ladies have to love who they are, but also take care of themselves. An option that is geared more towards women is the Zumba studios that deliver a cardio workout based on dance. Vanessa Marquez owns Dance Life Studios, and has also lost weight using Zumba methods. Women in El Paso are beginning to feel empowered to better themselves.

Zumba incorporates dance which many women may already be accustomed to. When you have fun with your workout, your self-confidence is boosted and the improvements will come. Continues on next page

Jesse performing a lift with the 45lb bar.

Tamara and another PUSH client doing medicine ball lifts.

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Continued from page 3 Vanessa, like the other trainers interviewed, espouses the need for a lifestyle change, rather than a quick fix, like crash diets. Sofia is one of Vanessas clients and an exam-

ple of that lifestyle change that incorporated Zumba. Sofia has lost 80 pounds over the last year, though she says she wasnt good at sports or even dancing. She says even though she was forced to go her first time to Zumba, she is now an instructor. Theres been more

awareness about diabetes and heart disease, so theres more of an incentive to begin exercising. Women, I think, gravitate towards dance, so its easier to come in and start right away. Vanessa and the other instructors are real good to emphasize an overall fitness plan,

but having fun makes it easier to do stick to the plan. Jason Brison, a trainer at PUSH Fitness, looks over his clients and, with a smile, gently corrects and encourages them. Jason trains his clients in Crossfit, a high intensity workout that combines calisthenics with weight training. He has seen the recent upsurge in fitness activities and believes that the key to success is education. El Paso is starting to see the value of a gym membership. We have dedicated clients who support one another. Jason has a UTEP degree in Kinesiology and believes that helps him with his clients. Properly educated trainers help prevent injury and debunk myths. One of those myths is that weight training for women will make them bulky, but the ladies who train at PUSH know thats just a misconception. Yvette, 41, says that when she first came in, she couldnt do a single push up. Now, a set of 100 pushups can be incorporated into a single workout session. Clients like Jesse, 26, say that part of the reason she came to this gym was not necessarily to be athletic, but merely to learn and to feel accomplishment. Crossfit at any other time might have been a male dominated, but more women see it as an option. Suracy, 20,

been unbelievable a year ago. The key to a better lifestyle begins with simply making the decision to live in a healthier manner, and then educating yourself about your own health. There are now more options than ever for exercise, whether it is in a traditional gym or a specialty gym or even if you want to strike out on

Pertussis Education Campaign Targets Local Seniors

Presentations stress adult vaccination to protect children from Whooping Cough
El Paso, Texas As the numbers continue to increase, so do the Department of Public Healths efforts when it comes to preventing more cases of Pertussis, otherwise known as Whooping Cough. For the next two weeks Mario Hernandez, Public Health Educator, will be visiting local senior centers stressing the need for adult vaccination against the disease. Pertussis, and that it is not just children who need to be immunized, Hernandez said. Making sure that grandparents arent exposing their loved ones to the bacteria is especially important, he added.

Vanessa from Dance Life leading her clients

Suracy working out with a 29 lb kettlebell

The Senior Wellness Presentations will take place at the following locations and times:

Friday, July 26, 11:30 a.m.

Polly Harris Senior Center, 650 Wallenberg

Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

San Juan Senior Center, 5701 Tamburo

Tuesday, July 30, 10:00 a.m.

South El Paso Center, 600 S. Ochoa
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults receive a booster every ten years, and that they get a Tdap vaccination at least two weeks before coming into close contact with an infant. The concept is referred to as cocooning and is meant to ensure that a child who may not be old enough for immunization is surrounded by individuals who are protected. Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is very contagious and caused by a bacteria. It can cause violent and rapid coughing until the air is gone from the lungs and you are forced to inhale with a loud "whooping" sound. So far this year, the Department has received 40 confirmed cases of Pertussis. Thats compared to 55 cases in all of 2012 and 6 cases in all of 2011. We want to make sure everyone knows that vaccination is the number one way to prevent

Wednesday, July 31, 10:00 a.m.

Wellington Chew Senior Center, 4430 Maxwell

Thursday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.

Father Martinez Senior Center, 9311 Alameda

began PUSH after her pregnancy. I had gained 80-90 pounds, of which Ive lost 60 so far. I had diabetes, I had high blood pressure due to the pregnancy and weight gain. Now, I can do pullups and many other things I couldnt do before. I think fitness in El Paso has evolved. People are tired of the heart disease, tired of being overweight, tired of being sick. People have seen the benefits of exercise. As a by-product of her training, Suracy is now also training as an amateur MMA fighter, another male dominated spot, something she says would have

your own. Like Tamara, who attends PUSH, says, It is now more socially accepted that women are going to be independent and fit. For ladies who are starting out, I would at least invest in a trainer at the beginning. Part of that independence is each person discovering what is best for themselves in a sustainable diet and exercise program, then finding the resources to make it happen.

Friday, August 2, 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Park Senior Center, 1800 Byron St. Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. Happiness/Carolina Senior Center, 563 N. Carolina The Immunization Program continues to offer the Pertussis (Dtap/TdaP) vaccines, for both children and adults. For more information, clients are asked to call (915) 771-5822. Jason from PUSH Fitness.

Cindy working her triceps on the pull-down.

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By: Doppler Dave Speelman

Whos the Hottest on Earth?

I received an email from a Spotlight reader who had a question regarding about the hottest temperature on earth. Larry thought the honors, so to speak, went to El Aziziyah, Libya at 136 degrees. But, recently he heard that the record was set in Death Valley, California with a temperature of 134 degrees? Well, the hottest place on the planet had been in the desert of Azizyah, Libya (northwest corner of the country) until new evidence surfaced that the temperature reading was inaccurate. The investigation found the reading was an error due to questionable instruments and an inexperienced observer that recorded the data in 1922. The new record holder is now Death Valley, California (located in the Eastern part of the state in the Mojave Desert), where a temperature reading of 134 degrees was recorded on July,10, 1913. The instruments used in this area were the best in the world at that time and maintained properly. Death Valley typically experiences triple digit temperatures from May to early October. The average daily high temperature for the month of July is 115 degrees. The reason this area gets so blistering hot is that its primarily below sea level and most of the moisture from the Pacific Ocean is blocked by the mountains (Sierra Nevada).

Weather Trivia:
A. 50 miles B. 140 miles C. 190 miles D. 240 miles

How long is Death Valley?

PICTURE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

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.

Spotlight EP News Weather

THURSDAY

JUL 25

JUL 26

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

JUL 27

JUL 28

SUNDAY

MONDAY

JUL 29

TUESDAY

JUL 30

Partly Cloudy 30% Rain

High: 93 Low: 75

Partly Cloudy 30% Rain

High: 94 Low: 76

Partly Sunny Partly Sunny 30% Storm 20% Rain,Breezy

High: 91 Low: 76 High: 94 Low: 75

Mostly Sunny 20% Rain

High: 92 Low: 72

Mostly Sunny 20% Rain

High:95 Low: 74

Answer: B 140 miles long

WEDNESDAY

JUL 31

Partly Sunny 10% Storms

High: 97 Low: 74

By Sharon Mosley If the summer heat wave makes you want to roll over in your bed every morning and wake up in October, \ you may need to swallow hard and take a chill pill. Or take a deep drink of one of these fashion coolers. Here are a few ways to beat the heat of summer in style:

Heads up! There's nothing

hotter than long hair dripping down the back of your sundress. Take a clue from the trendiest hair stylists and pull it back into a ponytail or a chignon at the nape of the neck. The trick is to add a volume

building mousse before your hair is dry, according to the experts at John Frieda. Then spray with an all-day hold hairspray. And so what if it's all a little messy with a few strands of hair sticking out here and there? The look of these "deconstructed" chignons are loose and easy, perfect for a hot summer's day or night. Headscarves are another hot trend to keep tresses at bay in hot weather.

Ditch the black!

When the temperature is soaring in the 90s, you don't want to be wearing that all-time heat soaker-upper black. You'll bake ... and ugh ... even probably sweat a little. So instead, lighten up with one of fashion's favorite color palettes this year ... white. Whether it's a white chiffon tunic top, a white cotton oxford shirt, breezy linen cropped pants or a sophisticated white sheath dress, this is the time to choose to let those rays bounce right off of you.

jeans in your closet during the hot summer months can give you a heatstroke. Instead, opt for a pair of printed denim shorts or Bermudas. Even cropped pants can be a lifesaver that won't drag you down like those full-length boot cuts you wore last winter. Stick to lighter washes of denim. Now is the perfect time to try a pair of distressed jeans slashed with instant built-in air-conditioning. Check out the selection of denim shorts at Old Navy.

(tkees.com). These colorful thongs will give your feet real personality. Don't skimp on the pedicures either ... whether you do it yourself or visit a salon!

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rollerball bottles, and L'Occitane has refreshing packages of totable towelettes great for tucking into your beach bag.

Go for a tropical punch! Summer is the best

time to play American tourist in Hawaii! For those of us who tend to steer clear of all those bold tropical prints during the rest of the year, why not give your warm weather wardrobe a vacation and ease into these breezy prints that are all the rage this year? Stepping out in a maxi dress blooming with huge hibiscus flowers will surely give your spirits a cool lift.

Slather it on! With sum- Ban the bling! Keep mer heat comes itchy, dry summer
skin. Try adding something new to your beauty routine ... products that are soothing and refreshing. The Lulah collection is a great place to start. From the parent company Thymes, Lulah is an assortment of aromatic body washes, lotions, spray mists and hand creams in delicious scents, such as vanilla orchid, citron, peony, magnolia fig and ginger. Lavanila has bottled its vanilla scents into handy non-spillable

jewelry and accessories to a minimum during hot, sticky weather. A hat is a must-have for sun protection, but leave the big baubles at home. Fall is right around the corner! 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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Free your soles! No

feet encased in heavy sport sandals and socks! So unless you're trekking through the Rockies, it's better to give your feet some breathing room. There are plenty of stylish ways to step out this summer in our favorite flip-flops. Yes, I know they're just one step above going barefoot. That's the point, isn't it? But if you're tired of the same ol' rubber thongs, then check out Tkees

Get shortie!
Just looking at those dark denim

Photo Credit: Lulah offers a soothing collection of body products for summer from aromatic spray mists to shower washes and more. (lulah.com)

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Don't Carry Summer Daze: Dreaming of Healthy Houses for All loony! Who can afford Summer is the perthis? Extra-Heavy fect time to Backpack! daydream.
nology with more than 50 kinds of wellness amenities and mind-body therapies. on and off and resets my body clock in a gentle, non-drug way. DR. WALLACE: As you know, backpacks are a normal accessory for both grade and high school students. I'm going to buy two backpacks, one for my 10-year-old son and one for my 12-year-old daughter. I want the best in making sure the backpacks are helpful for my children and will not cause any harm. Any information on backpacks will be appreciated. Mother, Brookhaven, Miss. MOTHER: Many (more than 5,000) hospital-treated injuries are yearly occurrences associated with backpacks, and the most vulnerable age group is 9to 16-year-olds. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a loaded backpack should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of a child's total weight, though their experts recommend staying closer to 10 percent. The pack should be worn about 2 inches above the waist and with both shoulder straps close to the body. Straps should be shortened (and the excess length fastened securely out of the way) so that they can't get stepped on or caught in doors. Reflective trim added to the back and sides of the pack adds visibility in the fall and winter months, when students might travel to and from school in near-darkness. I was paddling my kayak the other day, creeping up on my local loon family, trying to be invisible as I watched Mom and Dad (Claire d' and Lorna) teach their chicks how to dive. I let the daydream take me. I imagine myself in the sustainable bathroom of my new Delos condo in lower Manhattan, about to take a shower infused with vitamin C and aloe. (The C neutralizes the chlorine. The non-toxic aloe nourishes the skin.) I am barefoot, as always, walking on a heated path of stones that stimulate all my favorite reflexology points. Best of all, given my current state of paranoia about cellphone radiation, I can feel an extra layer of protection because, according to the Delosliving.com site, "Electromagnetic field panels block electrical currents that could be bothersome." For now, the WELL building condos are pie in the sky, way out of reach of ordinary folks who feel lucky to have a working kitchen, let alone one with anti-bacterial counters. That's OK. It's wildly expensive, but creating and building healthy houses, workspaces and schools is exactly the way to go. And Delos is already developing hotel rooms, offices and schools that follow their WELL certification standards. New ideas often take hold at the top first. Eventually, costs come way down. I secretly hope the 1 percent do migrate to houses, workplaces and schools that make them healthier and happier. Then they can be more compassionate, less

'Tween 12 and 20 BY dr. roBerT wallace

energY express BY MarilYnn presTon

greedy and more generous with the rest of America. ENERGY EXPRESS-O! HOPE LIVES "People want health and healthy status more than anything in the world. If their housing can be made part of that picture ... I think this is going to be a home run." Dick Gephart, Delos Advisory Board. Marilynn Preston fitness expert, well-being coach and speaker on healthy lifestyle issues is the creator of Energy Express, the longest-running syndicated fitness column in the country. She has a website, marilynnpreston.com and welcomes reader questions, which can be sent to MyEnergyExpress@aol.com.
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I was in bliss. Then my mind wandered. I stopped cheering for the baby loons and began daydreaming about Delos not the sacred site in Greece that honors Artemis and Apollo, but the real estate company in Manhattan that honors well-being.
Delos develops home, work, hotel and school spaces designed to prevent and combat disease, and improve your wellness. It integrates the

(There are five of these "healthcentric residences" coming to market in the fall, and the cheapest goes for $15.5 million. If that's a bit of a stretch, you definitely won't be interested in the $50 million duplex penthouse with a divine view of Grace Church.) Now I'm in my Delos-designed kitchen with the built-in juice bar and herb garden, admiring my well stocked 78-bottle wine cooler. I am standing on cork-rubberoak composite floors that keep my legs happy and promote good posture. I have access to "advanced nutrient tracking software," which I am certain I will never use. I am breathing the cleanest air possible and drinking the purest water. I am surrounded by beautiful green plants that give off extra shots of oxygen all day long. Everywhere I turn, I am presented with healthy choices. I can turn on the Stay Well TV channel for programs that "support my emotional and cognitive well-being." Maybe not. I can stand in front of a strip of blue light by the bathroom mirror which turns my melatonin

Have I mentioned that the circadian lighting system shines energizing light on me in the morning and sleep-inducing light at bedtime so I get plenty of rest? If this ever catches on, Ambien stock will take a dive, I thought.

And that's when I woke up to reality. Talk about

best of medical science and preventative health care ... to support and protect the physical and emotional well-being of individuals. Hail Zeus!
Delos created and trademarked the WELL-building cer-

tification, introduced by Bill

Clinton at the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative. Clinton's one of many health luminaries on the board. (A portion of Delos' profits support a Global Initiative project in Haiti). The WELL certification covers seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. This goes way beyond solar panels and low-flush toilets. Call it sustainable real estate, as Robin Finn did in her recent New York Times feature about Delos and its co-founder, Paul D. Scialla. Sustainable real estate blends green building tech-

A GOOD PACK SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:

Shoulder straps that are contoured and padded to soften the load A waist belt to stabilize the pack and transfer weight to the hips Continues on next page

SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM JULY 25, 2013 PAGE 8 everYdaY cheapskaTe BY MarY hunT

A Letter From 13-Year-Old Abby

Dear Abby: I'm happy your mom is reading my book about how to raise financially confident kids. that's the way a lot of parents teach their kids about money. They just talk about it and describe what it will be like someday when they grow up and leave home. They hope their kids will figure out how to be good with money when they become adults. And that doesn't always work out so well. The plan you and your mom are reading about in my book is a way to teach kids how to manage money while they are young and their parents are still right there to guide them. Your mom will teach you how it all works. She is going to give you something that all kids want from their parents: trust. She is going to trust you with money and allow you to make decisions with it. There are rules you have to follow. And you will be getting a Responsibility List. If you want things on that list, then you will have to pay for them. And if you make foolish choices in the way you spend your money, you will have to live with the consequences. That's the way real life works, Abby. The more your mom sees that she can trust you to make good decisions about saving and giving to others and exercising self-discipline with the way that you spend money, the more money she will trust you to manage. I can't wait to hear how this is going for you, Abby. You can write to me anytime. I would love that! Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 23 books, including her 2012 release, "7 Money Rules for Life." You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630.
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By Holiday Mathis

Dear Mrs. Mary Hunt: My name is Abby. I am 13 years old. So, my mom got your book, "Raising Financially Confident Kids." She is on Chapter 9, and she wants to do that give your kids money and make them buy their clothes, shoes, etc., each month. Well, I didn't really like the idea. I actually thought it was stupid. But I didn't say anything. So later on my mom went to bed, so I picked up the book and read it. Then I knew that it wasn't stupid. It was about teaching your kids how to handle money. I don't know how this will work. But I can at least try. My mom thinks you read her mind. Ha! Ha! Ha! I don't know if you have ever had a kid my age write to you, but you have inspired me and my family. Thank ya!

week 07/25 - 07/31

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whether or not you are married, being around married people could be stressful for you this week. Marital closeness sometimes leads to bickering that can be awkward for outsiders. You will have the best time with people you don't know well, but who happen to share one of your most prevalent interests. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Long ago you learned that ignoring your internal warning system never leads to anything good. That's why once a red flag goes off in your head, the person who triggered it will not be able to win your trust no matter how hard he or she tries. Your red-flagtriggering person will try hard this week, so keep standing firm. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Elevated dopamine levels can do the darnedest thing to brain chemistry, which is why love or more precisely, that particular kind of affection known as infatuation tends to induce an irrational frame of mind. You may have to forgive odd behavior (in yourself or others) and chalk it up to the lunacy of love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Avoid explanations, especially about why something is funny, good, tasteful, fascinating, worthy of respect or desirous. Having to explain why something is any of those things is proof that they are indeed none of those things. Shun hype of all kinds. Take your lead from the honest responses of people. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you were about 8, you learned why it doesn't help your social life to talk nonstop and only about yourself. Unfortunately, you'll have to deal with adults who haven't learned the lesson yet, but the way you handle the situation will make a hero of you in someone's eyes. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). At times, you've been hurt by the disapproval of others. But it only takes one person to heal that old hurt. The one you like to be around is an enabler of your many selves someone who accepts you and makes you feel free to experiment, grow and become new again and again. This is the way to love and be loved. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Because you take the time for friends, they will take the time for you. But this is not a quid pro quo situation. It's more because you are able to give a rich quality of attention and true feeling to others in the time you dedicate to them. August is your chance to get in on the bottom level of what will become a successful endeavor. A person who needed your support will in turn support you in October. The growth of your family is good for all in December. Professional advancement comes in January.

Six Points of Star Power

A six-pointed star is lining up in the heavens, a planet at each of its points. Bonds of peace will be formed, especially between those who consider this: When members of different communities carry out an interaction, each abiding by their own rules, the result is a clash in expectations. In order to cooperate, people must remember that the other person might be operating from completely different guidelines. Adjust accordingly. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The old rule dictates that if you must know someone's health, wealth or creed, the worst way to find out is to ask them directly. There are some things best researched in a roundabout manner. You'll show impressive social grace this week when you follow this and other guidelines of savvy connecting. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Expect to be amused, and your optimism will attract amusements. The week provides many opportunities to relax, forget about the image you're projecting and just be yourself with your friends and loved ones. Lots of laughter happens as a result the kind that bonds, heals and sets relationships on a good course. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can't sculpt a sunbeam or bottle a rainbow. Or can you? You'll manage to do a few impossible things this week, which will get you wondering what else could be accomplished if you were to strike the word "impossible" from your vocabulary. Fortune favors and delights you on Monday and Saturday. CANCER (June 22-July 22). This week your role is class clown, and the classroom you'll be working is the world at large. If something is hard to talk about, you'll find a way that not only brings it to light, but also brings levity and even laughter to the scene. Tragedy plus time equals comedy. Of course, don't forget the "time" part of the equation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To err is human. You easily forgive others, but when they're your own mistakes, you have a hard time shrugging them off. You know you should forgive yourself, and yet somehow that doesn't stave off cringe-inducing, late-night memory recall. Stop being cruel to yourself. Find the grace within you. This week is for moving on. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are ready to respond to the need of the moment. All the work you've done has brought you to where you are now, but you don't have to craft a showcase for yourself or plan how you're going to play your cards. Your valor, wit, ability, strength, talent and humor will be triggered by the situation at hand.

PICTURE FOR ILLUSTATION PURPOSES ONLY

Abby, I'll bet you're a great swimmer. How did you learn to do that? Did your mom sit you in a chair and tell you all about water and how, when you swim, you have to hold your breath and kick your feet? Did she say that when you grow up you can go into a pool, but until then you just cannot be trusted in water?

I think I can hear you laughing because that is quite silly. But 'Tween 12 and 20 BY dr. roBerT wallace Continued from page 7 A padded or quilted back, or one with mesh fabric to make the bag less sweaty on steamy days Compression straps on the sides to tighten a partially filled backpack. Look for multiple pockets: a large one for books, small ones for a calculator, cell phone, keys and a concealed inside pocket for cash. Dual zippers for main compartment. Waterproof, colorfast material.

should get help because she thinks I'm anorexic. This came as a surprise to me. Can you please tell me in a few words how she has defined me as an anorexic person. I do know that some anorexics can starve to death because they want to be thin, but I don't know why she thinks I am anorexic. Cindi, Orlando, Fla.

You are an anorexia nervosa sufferer if the following criteria apply to you: 1. A tremendous fear of becoming obese that does not go away even if you are losing weight. 2. If you claim to "feel fat" even when skinny. 3. If you continue to lose weight even when reaching the minimal weight for your height and age. 4. If you are losing weight and suffer from no known physical illness. If you can identify with any of these situations, you should seek professional help. It's very difficult to eliminate anorexia nervosa without the guidance and help of a professional therapist. 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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MOST ANOREXICS ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 TO 18

DR. WALLACE: Please give your teen readers and me information on the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. On the last day of school, our school nurse told me that I

NAMELESS: Anorexia occurs predominantly in females (90 percent female, 10 percent male) between the ages of 12 and 18, and studies indicate that the mortality rate is a shocking 15 percent. In some individuals, the illness is brought on by a stressful life situation even though they are considered "model children" who are perfectionists.

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GET A MOVE ON
By Gina Spadafori Universal Uclick The joke in dog training these days is that when you get two trainers together, the only thing theyll agree on is that a third trainer is doing it wrong. But theres something else that the fiercest advocate of a no-punishment training approach will find in common with the trainer who believes that a dogs actions need consequences: Theyll both agree that your dog is likely not getting enough exercise, and that sedentary lives are at the root of a lot of canine behavior problems. Look at the big, active dogs we adore, such as the Labrador retriever and the German shepherd. You dont have to go far down the popularity list to find other active breeds, such as the always-in-motion dog commonly known as the Jack Russell terrier. Factor in the countless retriever, shepherd, husky, hound and terrier mixes, and you have a lot of dogs whose genetics have prepared them to work nonstop for hours at a time. Instead, many of them spend their lives in small, boring backyards. To burn off all that natural energy, theyre

are s g o d d e ir T : y p a r e th Exercise annered -m ll e w e b to ly e k li e mor

dogs of breeds or mixes that are content with less exercise. For large dogs, consider adopting a retired racing greyhound, a dog known as the 30 mph couch potato. Many of the pug-nosed breeds are also touted for their couch-potato ways, but beware: thats because theyre often born with compromised respiratory systems, with health problems to match. Many small breeds are easy in the exercise department, and theyre well worth considering because its not as difficult to exercise a small dog with short legs. A Yorkie, pug or corgi can get good exercise in a small yard or on a brisk walk, but remember that even short legs wont get you off the hook with the most active and tough-minded breeds of terrier. These dogs need as much regular cardio as their bigger, more powerful relatives. What if you already have an active breed of dog? I know the answer to this one, having shared my life with retrievers from high-drive hunting lines for almost 20 years. Keeping them exercised is a big part of my life. Theres always a tennis ball in my truck, and I know all the safe and legal places to throw it, especially those that involve bodies of water. So get out that leash. Find that tennis ball. Scope out the nearest pond. And make some time to get your dog moving a half-hour a day, every day. Your dog will be happier and healthier, and so will you. As for those behavior problems, youll find theyre easier to fix if your dog isnt frantically looking for a place to direct all that energy. Ask your veterinarian for a trainer or behaviorist who can help.

For dogs who like to fetch and swim, combining the two is always a great plan. busy barking, digging and chewing. If youre thinking of getting a dog, think very seriously about what breed or mix you want and whether you can provide an active dog with the exercise he needs. If you cant honestly say that your dog will get 30 minutes of heart-thumping aerobic exercise at least three to four days a week daily is better then you really ought to reconsider those breeds and mixes. Fortunately, there are alternatives. All dogs love and need their exercise, but not all dogs will misbehave if they dont get a ton of it. Consider

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Mini-Kitchen? Make
It Grow
By Rose Bennett Gilbert

Small is beautiful when you use space-enhancing ingredients, such as glass tile, glass-fronted cabinets and strategic lighting. Photo: Ariel Camilo

Q: We bought our apartment

last year while prices and interest rates were low, so we told ourselves it didn't matter that the kitchen was crowded and dark. It does matter! Can you give us some guidelines on how to open it up some without spending a fortune in remodeling?

what he preaches: The

warm galley kitchen we show here is his own. What started out as a scant 12-foot long and 7-foot wide gained some 3 extra feet of space when John knocked out the wall that separated it from the hallway (where the poster hangs). He also triaged the hall coat closet and pulled that space into the kitchen. Wherever you find it, every square foot is precious, John believes. "A small closed-in kitchen feels claustrophobic. I often end up opening kitchens to adjoining rooms." What if you can't actually renovate the space? "If you can't make it bigger, make it a jewel," the designer advises. Among his suggestions:

spice with color real color on the backsplash, on the ceiling. ... Say, a light blue or green. Or pink! I've put a fleshy pink tone of the ceiling of a kitchen that had pink cabinets. Make the ceiling color intensive enough to read."

Consider glass tiles for the backsplash.

"Glass adds dimension. And it's easy to clean." (John's come from Artistic Tile, artistictile.com).

A: I asked an expert. Kitchen

designing calls for a specialist, a designer who also understands ingredients such as electrical and plumbing and load-bearing walls. My expert of choice is John Buscarello, a New York designer who discovered his niche in kitchens because he loves to cook and eat. It's a niche he fills often many New Yorkers have kitchens they can barely squeeze into.

Use cabinets with glass-fronted doors. "To

show off decorative dishes. Not such a good idea if you're storing cereal boxes." (John's maple cabinets are by WoodMode).

Forget white. "People

think you have to paint small spaces white or light colors. That just equals bland! Add

Light it lovely. Undercabinet lighting strips (and outlet strips) are attractive and effective over work counters. Continues on page 19

John also practices

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Mini-Kitchen?...
Rose Bennett Gilbert Continued from page 14

Floor show. In tight spaces, John

favors large-format (12 x 24 inch) porcelain tiles. "Big tiles make the floor itself look bigger," he reports.

bly be pink. "Pink is coming of age. ... Pink is big-time," declared Emmanuelle Linard of Edelkoort. For men, too, concurred Kim Palmeter of Pantone, who added that the pink-tocome will not be your cliche baby shade. Think of a pink that's "less sugary and more faded," she explained. It's also fashionable to be tickled pink, according to Cassandra Tsaknis of Stylesight. Among the future trends she cited is "Rapture," because "life is better when you are laughing." There's even an app for it, she said. It's called the "Serendipiter." Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of "Manhattan Style" and six other books on interior design.
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Q: Feeling in the pink? A: You're right on trend, according to a

crew of professional forecasting companies who came from around the globe to look into the future of design at last month's SURTEX in New York. It's the leading trade show for the sale and licensing of original art, so the forecasters drew rapt attention from the artists, manufacturers and retailers who were there seeking the next big thing for 2014/2015. Whatever that turns out to be, it'll proba-

Q: Our heirloom couch is long and low. It dates back to the l960s, when people must have liked their seating closer to the floor. Anyway, the couch used to look fine in our old house where we had it under a big window. In our new house, there's no window wall, and it doesn't work. It just looks lost against the bare wall. What to do? A: You've got to accentuate the negative. Put something important on that bare wall so it forms a unit with your low couch. Give it stature, if you will. A couple of easy suggestions: Stand a tall, attractive screen behind the couch (you can make one yourself from wood shelving boards hinged together and then wallpapered). Closing ranks above a tufted sofa, a dozen framed woodcuts turn a wall into the focal point of this red-white-and-blue sitting room. Photo: Courtesy Continues on next page Pearson Furniture

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Big Ideas for Tiny Baths

Rose Bennett Gilbert

Q: How come you never talk about redecorating a bath? We have one so tiny my husband can touch both sidewalls with his elbows! We're thinking of remodeling, keeping the same floor space (5 x 7 feet) and changing fixtures and maybe the tile, which goes a half-wall up over the tub. We need inspiration and information. A: A dose of experience wouldn't hurt either. Who would have rehabbed more tiny baths than a designer working in New York City, where every square inch of space is precious? So I've picked the talented brain of designer John Buscarello (buscarello.com), who specializes in making more of less.
The bath we show here is as space-deprived as yours, a weenie 5 x 7-ft. But John has waved his magic shoehorn and made it feel both larger and quite elegant in the process. Among of his professional suggestions: Get rid of your tired old tub. Ditto whatever "dreary" shower curtain goes with it. That space is better spent on an updated standing shower behind a stationary glass panel (a 30-inch opening lets you not splashes out on one side). Think tile allover. Tiling right up to and often, over the ceiling, European-style, will put your old-fashioned bath in a sleek, contemporary mood. Here, John has used subway (rectangular) tile but stacked, instead of staggering, it "to create a more modern feel." Work magic with mirrors. Not only are mirrors de rigueur in any bath, they double the space you see. John also doubled their usefulness, installing a pair of matching mirrored wall cabinets over the pedestal sink. Aggrandize the floor. Never mind that it's A once-ordinary small bath makes quite a splash with aqua tile, glass shower wall and a doublehelping of mirrored cabinets. Photo Courtesy of John A. Buscarello, Inc. Interior Design. small. Laying oversized tile John used 12 x 24-inch porcelain tile will make the space look much larger. Other tips from the pro: "Don't be afraid of color in the bath," John counsels. The owner of this apartment was looking for tranquility in her new bath, he reports. Hence his choice of cool, calming aqua tile. Another colorful idea: Create a feature wall with tile. Or opt for a paint color that speaks to you. "Just be sure to choose a paint that has a sheen finish" for both practical and esthetic reasons, he advises. COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM

The Low-Down on Low Furniture...

Continued from page 19 A variation on that theme: Hang a large tapestry, quilt or other interesting fabric on that wall. Even more dramatic, take a leaf from gifted designer Jennifer McConnell of Pearson Furniture, who turned a ho-hum wall into a focal point, creating visual architecture with a dozen reproduction woodcut portraits of ancient Roman rulers. The portraits are actually quite small, but Jennifer aggrandized them with oversized picture mats and frames, hung close together so they form a unit over the sofa. Who could resist coming in for a close-up look at the art (from Chelsea House, Inc., chelseahouse.com) and then lingering on the elegant tufted sofa below it? This study in red, white and blue also features classic tufted chairs, benches that prance on little bronze hooves, and a centerpiece of a red ottoman, a surprise standin for the usual cocktail table, all new from Pearson Furniture (www.pearsonfurniture.com).
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Schedule good for 7 /26 - 8 /01 AFTER EARTH (PG-13)11:20am | 2:00pm | 4:25 pm | 6:50 pm | 9:20 pm 2D EPIC (PG)11:25 am | 4:35 pm | 9:45 pm 3D EPIC (PG) 2:05 pm | 7:10 pm FAST & FURIOUS 6 (PG-13)11:45 am | 3:45 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:35 pm 2D THE CROODS (PG) 11:30 am | 2:05 pm | 4:45 pm | 7:10 pm | 9:50 pm 2D THE GREAT GATSBY(PG-13)11:15am| 2:15 pm THE HANGOVER: PART III (R)5:15 pm |7:35pm| 10:00 pm THE INTERNSHIP (PG-13) 11:15 am | 1:45 pm | 4:20 pm | 7:00 pm | 9:40 pm THE PURGE (R)12:00 pm | 2:15 pm | 4:30 pm | 7:05 pm | 9:15 pm

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Now Showing
Open Limited 07/12/13 Runtime 85 min MPAA Rating R for Some Violence, Some Drug Use, Language Throughout. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, Melonie Diaz, Ahna O'Reilly, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray, Joey Oglesby, Laurel Moglen, Liisa Cohen, Ariana Neal, Alex Alessandro Garcia, Noah Staggs, Caroline Lesley, Christina Elmore Genre Docudrama Synopsis Flashbacks reveal the last day in the life of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), a young man shot dead during an altercation with California police.

FRUITVALE STATION

THE TO DO LIST
Open Nationwide 07/26/13 Runtime 104 min MPAA Rating R for Graphic Dialogue, Drug and Alcohol Use, All Involving Teens, Language, Strong Crude & Sexual Content. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Scott Porter, Rachel Bilson, Christopher MintzPlasse, Andy Samberg, Donald Glover, Adam Pally, Clark Gregg, Connie Britton, Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Nolan Gould Genre Comedy Synopsis It's 1993, and high-school valedictorian Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza) decides she needs to shed her uptight image before college. She puts together a list of all the activities -- including sex -- she missed in high school. When she soon realizes she is out of her depth, Brandy enlists the aid of her friends, older sister, and boss. Summer marches on, and members of the group realize that they will need plenty of imagination and open mindedness to complete her project before September.

THE WAY, WAY BACK

Runtime 103 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Some Sexual Content, Language, Brief Drug Material, Thematic Elements. Starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph, Liam James, Rob Corddry, Amanda Peet, River Alexander, Zoe Levin, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Adam Riegler Genre Comedy drama Synopsis After his mother's lover (Steve Carell) belittles him, a boy (Liam James) befriends a water-park employee (Sam Rockwell) who helps give him the confidence to come out of his shell.

GIRL MOST LIKELY

Open Limited 07/19/13 Runtime 102 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Language, Sexual Content. Starring Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening, Matt Dillon, Darren Criss, Christopher Fitzgerald, June Diane Raphael, Bob Balaban, Natasha Lyonne, Ronald Guttman, Mickey Sumner, Nathan Corddry Genre Comedy Synopsis After losing her job and her boyfriend, a woman (Kristen Wiig) moves in with her estranged mother (Annette Bening) and finds an assortment of strange characters inhabiting the home.

Open Nationwide 07/19/13 Runtime 96 min Synopsis Veteran lawman Roy Pulsifer (Jeff Bridges) works for the R.I.P.D., a legendary police force charged with finding monstrous spirits who are disguised as ordinary people but are trying to avoid their final judgment by hiding out among the living. When Roy and his new partner, Nick Walker (Ryan Reynolds), uncover a plot that could end all life, they must discover a way to restore the cosmic balance or else watch the tunnel to the afterlife start sending angry souls back to the world of the living.

R.I.P.D.

THE WOLVERINE
Open Nationwide 07/26/13 Runtime 126 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for Language, Intense Sci-Fi Action, Some Sexuality, Violence. Starring Hugh Jackman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee, Rila Fukushima, Tao Okamoto, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Haruhiko Yamanouchi, Brian Tee, Hal Yamanouchi, Ken Yamamura Genre Action, Fantasy, Adventure Synopsis Lured to a Japan he hasn't seen since World War II, century-old mutant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) finds himself in a shadowy realm of yakuza and samurai. Wolverine is pushed to his physical and emotional brink when he is forced to go on the run with a powerful industrialist's daughter (Tao Okamoto) and is confronted -- for the first time -- with the prospect of death. As he struggles to rediscover the hero within himself, he must grapple with powerful foes and the ghosts of his own haunted past.

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DJ Spotlight | Classixx

Music Releases

Music comes naturally to L.A. duo Classixx, childhood friends who began recording together in 2007, united by their mutual appreciation for shimmering melody, punk rock, disco and French house. When Classixx DJ, they do so with exceptional comprehension, a clear affinity for the music they play. Theres a kinship between the songs they select and their own original works, at once beaming, breezy and wistful, descendent from similarly pop-minded melancholics like Fleetwood Mac, Prince, and Alan Braxe. Now one of the worlds most universally respected DJ duos, Classixx have headlined everywhere from the famed Paris Social Club to New Yorks Webster Hall, touring constantly since releasing their exuberant 2009 single Ill Get You, which featured Lady Gaga songwriter Jeppe. Following their breakout single with acclaimed remixes for Phoenix, Holy Ghost, Mayer Hawthorne, Groove Armada, Yacht, Major Lazer, Gossip and others, for the last two years Classixx have been intent on their debut Hanging Gardens, whittling the LP down from hundreds of sessions to a svelte 12 songs. Their musical background is substantial. Michael David fronted a major label-signed rock band in high school, and he and one-time Berklee School of Music student Tyler Blake play a wide array of instruments on Hanging Gardens. It's a very gear-heavy record. We pretty much played everything in here on it, Tyler says, surveying their Venice beach studio, a cottage which houses six or seven guitars, a piano, various analog synths and a drum kit. One of their favorites is an indigenous Central American drum with a fuzzy hot pink mallet, which was used frequently throughout the album. "We used a lot of Prophet 08, Voyager, Juno-106, a lot of [Yamaha] DX-7, the Vermona drum synth, we have a LinnDrum, a [Yamaha] CP70, which is a famous stage piano, Mike adds. Tyler's dad has an old American Fender Telecaster that was played a lot, and then my old man, that's his Ibanez Stratocaster. The album begins with nostalgic title track Hanging Gardens, a reference to the Seven Wonders of the World, one of which was the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The opening songs reverie continues on haunting collaborations with Active Child on Long Lost, Superhumanoids singer Sarah Chernoff on the ethereal A Stranger Love, and the coastal, dreamy A Fax From the Beach. Hanging Gardens concludes poetically with Valley Vacation, a reference to their latenight escape from their old studio, nestled in the seedy heart of L.A.s porn industry, to their current Venice beach sanctuary. If the quieter moments of the album are inspired by the beach, then the upbeat tracks are clearly primed for the dance floor, from churning slapper Relight My Fire and gleefully catchy Nancy Whang-featuring All Youre Waiting For, to the French Touch-inspired anthem Holding On sublime chords of Dominoes and grooving bass and live drums of Supernature. Classixx excel at cutting impossibly sunny grooves, blithe melodies bred by the coast, coaxed out by the surf, expertly crafted for road trips, pool parties and dance clubs. I really think this is a product of the Los Angeles experience, Mike says. Which is also part of the reason we called it Hanging Gardens. For some reason that image just reminds me of Los Angeles. I feel like most people would agree that it sounds like California, Tyler concurs. When we're working on a song and I look out the window it just seems like the soundtrack of this city. This beach.

July 30th

Nightlife calendar
July 26th Duke Dumont @lowbrow Palace

Alela Diane About Farewell AlunaGeorge - Body Music

Backstreet Boys In A World Like This Buddy Guy - Rhythm & Blues Chimaira Crown Of Phantoms Earl Sweatshirt - Doris Five Finger Death Punch The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell Volume 1 Fortune Howl Earthbound

August 22nd Simian Mobile Disco @Lowbrow Palace

Joan of Arc - Testimonium Songs Michael Franti & Spearhead - All People Moreland & Arbuckle 7 Cities Robin Thicke Blurred Lines

August 31st Sun City Music Festival @Ascarate Park

Russell Howard City Heart + Tech N9ne Something Else Vince Gill & Paul Franklin - Bakersfield

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SPRINT CUP
Race: Samuel Deeds 400 at The Brickyard Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway When: Sunday, 1 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2012 Winner: Jimmie Johnson (right)

NATIONWIDE SERIES
Race: Indiana 250 Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway When: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2012 Winner: Brad Keselowski

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS

Race: Mudsummer Classic Where: Eldora Speedway When: Wednesday, 8 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED Inaugural Race

Sprint Cup drivers look back at Brickyard 400 wins, history at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In the beginning, many old-school open-wheel fans resented the presence of NASCAR racers at the Brickyard. Columbus, Ind., native Tony Stewart, who grew up following events at the Brickyard and initially raced in the Indy Racing League and was a series champion before moving to NASCAR, was among them. The first time they came, Ill be honest, I was 100 percent against it, Stewart said. When you grow up in the in 2005 and 2007, now has no problem with other circuits invading his home track. Now with Formula One coming in, Moto GP, the Grand-Am Series, Nationwide cars running here, I think the mindset has changed that its too historic of a speedway to run one race a year on it, he said. To be able to bring so many great different series and divisions here, its pretty neat that a lot of people get the honor to race here at Indy now. Stewart, who started from the pole in his first Indy 500 in 1996 and had a best finish of fifth the next year, makes no secret of his love for the Speedway or his desire to win there. This is an event that I definitely circle on the schedule, he said. Emotionally, I have a lot invested in it. To us, its definitely not just another stop on the schedule. You dont just pull in and say, Were going to go in and try to win the race, then pull out of here. When youre here, youre amped up because youre at Indianapolis. And for Stewart, kissing the bricks in the traditional Indy winners ceremony is about as good as it gets. It was everything to me, he said. My whole life, since I was a kid, thats what I wanted to do. Not that I had some fascination with kissing bricks as a child. But my fascination to do it here was pretty obsessive.

Tony Stewart kisses the bricks a second time at Indianapolis following his 2007 win.

This weekends Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard marks the 20th running of a race many thought would never happen. For years, the only race run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the world-renowned Indianapolis 500. NASCAR was considered by many Indy fans to be a lesser form of racing, not worthy of competing on the hallowed oval that had been the focus of motorsports since the turn of the 20th century. Legend has it that NASCARs founder, the late Bill France Sr., was denied credentials to the 500 in 1965 and had to buy a grandstand ticket to watch as one of his NASCAR teams, the Wood Brothers, led Jimmy Clark to victory in the race. But that all changed in 1994. The Sprint Cup Series ran the Brickyard 400 before crowds that rivaled the throngs that had been showing up for the 500. Rick Mast won the pole for the inaugural Brickyard 400, and Jeff Gordon, who had lived for a time in nearby Pittsboro, Ind., won the race. Simply racing on the

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Bill Elliott kisses the bricks at Indianapolis after his 2002 win.

historic track meant it was a great race for anyone involved that day. Everybody relates racing to either Daytona or Indy, said Bill Elliott, who finished third in the first Brickyard 400 and won it in 2002. Having NASCAR and Cup being able to go there was very important. To pull off a win there, along with Daytona dont get me wrong, all of them were big wins but that was definitely a great place to win a race. And Ive always enjoyed racing there over the years that I did race there.

state of Indiana, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the Holy Grail to you. I didnt want to see anything different come to it. To me, it was the Indy 500 and thats all it was supposed to be. But after watching the first race, the second year, I was kind of on the fence, and by the third year I was a fan of it. Luckily, my career path allowed me to come race here every year. Stewart, who has raced in the Indianapolis 500 five times and run there in the Cup Series 14 times with wins

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NOTEBOOK

Joey Logano scores his 20th career Nationwide win

Joey Logano, the lone fulltime Sprint Cup driver who ran in Sundays STP 300 Nationwide Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, sped away from his Penske Racing teammate Sam Hornish Jr. in the closing laps to score his 20th career Nationwide triumph. Hes now tied with fellow Cup driver Greg Biffle for 15th on the all-time Nationwide Series winners list. Hornishs secondplace finish allowed him to take the series points lead from Regan Smith, who struggled to a 13th-place finish. Third-finishing Austin Dillon left Chicagoland with the most money, as he collected a $100,000 bonus from the series sponsor as the highest finishing eligible driver in the Dash 4 Cash contest.

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Joey Logano celebrates his STP 300 win in Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway.

Loganos winners share of the purse was $85,615. Dillons bonus was in addition

to his third-place pay of $53,775.

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Large number of variations key to Ford F-150 staying on By Christopher A. Randazzo top.
Ford has been at the top of the truck game for the last 37 years and for many of those years its hot seller, the F-150, has been the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. What keeps Ford and the F-Series ahead of the competition? There is no single key ingredient, but one thing that helps is the wide variety of variations that the F-150 can be had. Basically there is a Ford F-150 to fit everyones needs. Like Baskin-Robbins, Ford offers the F-150 in many different flavors. There are three cab styles to choose from, three bed lengths, four engines, two drive configurations and ten yes ten distinct trim levels. Starting with the entry-level XL, the line climbs up to the STX, XLT, FX2, Lariat, FX4, King Ranch, Raptor, Platinum and the economy numbers, which are 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. But whats a pickup truck with out a V8? Well the entry level V8 in the F150 will really catch your attention. Borrowed from the Mustang GT, this V8 is an all-aluminum DOHC 5.0 liter (or as some of us like to refer to it as the five-oh). While not the 412 horsepower it makes in the Mustang GT, in the F-150 it makes a still powerful 360 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. The next available engine is probably the most interesting engine ever to be placed in an F-150. The EcoBoost V6 is slated as the premium engine for the F-150. Continues on next page

1. Jimmie Johnson, 696 2. Clint Bowyer, 640 3. Carl Edwards, 623 4. Kevin Harvick, 622 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 578 6. Matt Kenseth, 576 7. Kyle Busch, 576 8. Greg Biffle, 545 9. Brad Keselowski, 529 10. Kasey Kahne, 523

Limited. There is no doubt that the four available engines make the F-150 very de-

sirable. The base engine is a 3.7 liter Duratec V6. It makes 302 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. Not bad for starters. Just as important are the EPA fuel

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NUMERICALLYSPEAKING
Sprint Cup victories by Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, tops among all drivers. Most laps led by a Brickyard 400 winner: Jeff Gordon in 2004.

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Ford F-150...
Continued from page 29 Displacing 3.5 liters, direct injection and a pair of turbochargers, this is its first appearance in a rear-where drive application. Power ratings for the EcoBoost are impressive 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Ok, so you plan on using your F-150 for serious work, huh? Well Ford offers a second V8 engine for the F-150 this one being 6.2 liters. Working as the base engine in the F-250 Super Duty and optional on the F150, it is rated at 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque making it the most powerful gas engine available in a light duty pickup truck. All engines are mated to a sixspeed automatic transmission. So if you want to shift gears yourself, you will have to look elsewhere. Buyers can choose between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive with any engine. The interior of the F-150 is very functional and purposeful. And in the case of the SuperCrew, it is simply huge. The back seat is limo-like which is perfect for carrying passengers but its also great for hauling large objects like TVs with its completely flat floor and large opening doors. I know the EcoBoost engine works well in car applications like the in the Ford Flex and the Taurus SHO, but in a truck? No worries my EcoBoost equipped F-150 felt strong and never lacked power. With tons of torque and no trace of turbo lag, I could hardly tell that there were two turbos under the hood. Listening carefully and getting the throttle just right, I could hear them spool up, but for the most part they go unnoticed. The numbers they deliver wont go unnoticed, though. 060 mph comes and goes in just 6.5 seconds making it one of the quickest trucks on the road. And it feels it with 90 percent of the EcoBoosts torque being available under 2000 RPM. Those are not the only impressive numbers. The EPA rates the EcoBoost F-150 at 15 mpg in town and 21 mpg on the highway. Those numbers improve to 16 in town and 22 on the highway for two-wheel drive EcoBoost models. And this truck is no wimp either it can still tow up to 11,000 lbs and has a 3,000 lb By The Numbers: payload capacity. On paved roads the F-150 drives and handles as one would expect like a real truck. It bumps and bounces, but its tough and never lets you forget it. Hit a curb? So what. A pot hole up ahead? Run through it. Its characteristics like these that Ford buyers continue to like and another reason the F-150 tops the truck list. Pricing for the Ford F-150 start at $24,000 for the base XL model and can top out near $60,000 for a nicely decked out Limited model. Ford claims that more than 30 percent of F150s crest the $35,000 mark. Being Americas top-selling pickup truck for almost four decades, the Ford F-150 remains a must-see when shopping for a full-size pickup.

Fewest laps led by a Brickyard 400 winner: Dale Jarrett in 1996.

Consecutive Sprint Cup races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway without a repeat pole winner: 1999 to 2012.

2013 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCab FX4

Base Price: $38,765.00 Price as Tested: $49,835.00 Layout: front-engine / four-wheel drive Engine: EcoBoost 3.5 liter twin-turbo V6 Transmission: 6 - speed automatic Horsepower: 365 hp Torque: 420 lb-ft EPA Fuel Economy: 15 / 21 (city / highway) [Visit me at www.carsbycar.blogspot.com or email me at autocran@gmail.com]

Jeff Gordon looks to regain his winning form in this weekends Brickyard 400
Jeff Gordon, whose 87 career Sprint Cup victories include four at the Brickyard, said hes looking to regain his winning form as he returns to the track where he, like Tony Stewart, grew up following the Month of May activities down the road from his home. Gordon heads into this weekends race 12th in the standings and in contention for a Chase berth with seven regular season races to go, but he likely would be safely in the top 10 if not for five DNFs (Did Not Finish) in the first 19 races of the season. He said that for the most part, hes been competitive, even if the results dont show it. Competitiveness versus results are two different things for me right now, he said. Weve really struggled this year. Earlier in the year with the competitiveness, and then we started to get into competitiveness in the cars just driving better and more to my liking and the speed being there. Hes been uncharacteristically off in qualifying, with an average start of 13.1, largely due to poor results on the intermediate tracks, but hes heartened by his 12th-place start and eighth-place finish at Kentucky Speedway three weeks ago. Qualifying, weve struggled, so thats something that weve been working on, and I was very pleased with what happened at Kentucky,

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and I hope we can see some more progress there on the mile-and-a-halves, he said. But its at the Brickyard where he hopes to make the biggest gains. Im very much looking forward to Indianapolis, he said. We tested there, which is always great and beneficial, but things have evolved since that test, and I think our cars have improved since that test, and well be trying to apply that when we get there. All signs of that test and things that we have planned, Im very excited. We had a shot of winning that race a couple years ago, and I always go to that track with confidence and feeling good.

Jeff Gordon kisses the bricks in 2004 when he becomes NASCARs first four-time Brickyard 400 winner.

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