Archive for February, 2010
Do what it takes
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
NASCAR’s new policy of loosening the reins on drivers, letting them be a little more aggressive on the track without incurring penalties, shouldn’t have too much effect on young Brad Keselowski. He already races that way.
That fact was evidenced by his stunning win over Carl Edwards in last year’s Spring race at Talladega Superspeedway, a race that ended with Edwards sailing into the catchfence after contact with Keselowski, who slipped by to take his and his car owner James Finch’s first Sprint Cup wins.
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The learner’s grand SLAM
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
When you pay attention to a particular area of your body, your brain sets about building “transmission highways” of instruction to that body part, even in the presence of severe physical injury. That is how choreographer Tamar Rogoff taught Gregg Mozgala, an actor with cerebral palsy, to dance ballet. She used a completely new pattern of motor movement that allowed him to “discover” individual body parts he had no command of before the intervention.
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Shout! The Mod Musical
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Shout! is the mod musical that brings back the beautiful birds and smashing sounds that made England swing in the 60’s. From cover-to-cover, Shout! travels in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women.
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The Life Of One Extraordinary Man Is A Lesson To Others
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Last time you talked about why some kids with every advantage and opportunity seem to turn out bad, while others raised in terrible homes become pillars in the community. You cited the life of David Hernandez as an example of the latter. What happened to him?
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Resting Easy – A Few Clicks Can Donate A Comfortable Bed For Shelter Pets
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Part of my work as a veterinarian involves staying current on the latest in disease prevention and treatment, which means I go to a lot of conferences.
I also speak at a lot of conferences, which is what took me recently to Orlando, where the North American Veterinary Conference is held every year. While I was in Florida, I taped some public service announcements, and that’s how I learned of a need for pet beds in shelters.
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Isn’t it Romantic?
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Romance isn’t limited to just chocolates and champagne. How about a little lace to go with it? This is the perfect time of year to flirt a little bit with your wardrobe. Send a message of love to your inner style diva. A ruffle here, a strappy sandal there, and the woman in workout sweats is instantly transformed into a ravishing romantic.
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Centennial Live! Comedy Series kicks off with Warren B. Hall, Ponchi Herrera and Cedric Reed
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Ready, set, laugh! The Centennial Comedy Series at Fort Bliss presents Warren B. Hall, Ponchi Herrera and Cedric Reed, on stage Saturday, February 13. Enjoy $1 draft while you laugh the night away at a great show featuring some of the hottest up-and-coming comics around.
Doors to the adults-only show at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Bldg. 11199 on East Fort Bliss, open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Soaking In The Win
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
During the recent Preseason Thunder media event at Daytona International Speedway, Matt Kenseth was introduced as the reigning champion of the Daytona 500. With his dry Midwestern sense of humor, he acted as if the host had welcomed the “raining champion,” a reference to the fact that Kenseth got his, and his Roush Fenway Racing team’s first Daytona 500 victory by taking the lead just as rain halted the race 112 miles shy of the advertised 500.
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Special delivery!
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
The position of your body just before impact is important because at this late date in the swing you really have no time for correction. If you’re in the correct delivery position, you’ll hit a good shot. If you’re not, then it’s “scramble time.”
When your hands are thigh high on their way to impact, your lead arm should be extended over your trail arm, which is still bent.
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Billy the Kid and other Dance Icons
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
El Paso historian, Leon Metz, will be at the Feb. 5th production to give a brief talk on Billy the Kid.
The drama of the West’s best known bad guy, Billy the Kid, lights up the stage in a new ballet set to a rich score of classical and popular music. Also on the menu, the Snow Scene from The Nutcracker gets an unexpected contemporary twist and Ravel’s Bolero is a hypnotic graceful ballet to complement the evening. In addition, new choreography by Emily Morgan highlights the limitations of physical movement and the parodies of well-known classics.
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Grooming for Health Regular Coat Care Can Spot Problems Early
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Beauty is more than skin-deep when it comes to your dog. Keeping your pet well-groomed not only gives you a clean-smelling companion, it also helps keep your dog more comfortable and allows you to spot health problems before they become serious, even life-threatening.
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How Someone Turns Out Comes from Drive Within
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Tell me why some kids with every advantage and opportunity seem to turn out bad, while others raised in terrible homes become pillars in the community. I know one young man who grew up in squalid circumstances, yet he is such a fine person today. How did his parents manage to raise such a responsible son when they didn’t even seem to care?
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Red Carpet Ready!
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
It’s not just Hollywood celebrities who have red carpet moments. Hopefully, we all will have a few of those “golden” glamorous times in our own lives, whether it’s a wedding, a bat mitzvah or a gala charity event. But if anyone can give us some tips on making the most of those “red carpet moments” when they do come our way, it’s Melissa Rivers, who through the years has witnessed the performance of hundreds of celebrities on their big day (or night)!
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