Spotlight E.P. News

A long cool club from a tight lie

Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by admin.

A wedge isn’t the only club in your bag that’s good for chipping. From a tight lie near the green, if you have a clear path along the ground to the hole, try a 7- or 8-iron and set up for an easy chip-and-run.

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Calendar of Events – September 24th – September 30th

Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Calendar of Events – September 24th – September 30th for El Paso and Southern New Mexico

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Pete Duarte: Decade of the Hispanic is pure fantasy

Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by admin.

With the advent of Hispanic Heritage Month – which starts September 15 and concludes October 15 – one of El Paso’s early leaders (although he no longer considers himself a leader) spoke about the progress, if any, since the recognition began in 1988 when President Ronald Reagan chose that period to honor Hispanic contributions.

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Monster Truck and Arenacross – Oct 1-2, 2010

Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by admin.

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The state of high school Journalism in El Paso, Texas

Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.

The high school journalism classes of today are very much different from what was offered in an earlier period. Today, it’s all about eliminating newspapers and focusing on the digital format and about online publications.

ANALYSIS In the 1960s, of course, everything was done by hand. Articles were written in long-hand, then pounded on a manual typewriter.

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Burning up Atlanta – Penultimate pre-Chase race an exciting preview of contest to come

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

With the finish of the Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the field for the Chase for the Sprint Cup is essentially set, even though there’s one more race to run, at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night, before the start of the 10-race run to the title.

Only the bottom two positions are at stake, and Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer are still fairly secure

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Trendy Troopers — We’re in the Army Now

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Get in step with one of fall fashion’s hottest trends this year, and salute military madness. That’s right, it’s time to march to the beat of camouflage gear, fatigues, cargo pants and uniform jackets — all put together for trendy troopers who love to mix some tough love into their wardrobes.

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So Precious: Talking Music with Chrissie Hynde & JP Jones

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chrissie Hynde has been the great (make that the greatest) Pretender for more than 30 years. But she’s now happy to just be one of the guys (make that the only gal) in a new band whose sole link to The Pretenders is Hynde herself.

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GRANDPARENTS NEED TO RESPECT PARENTS’ BOUNDARIES WITH KIDS

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

QUESTION: I don’t like the way my son and his wife are raising their kids. I don’t want to interfere, but shouldn’t I have a say in what’s good for my own grandchildren?

Juli: There is an excellent chance that your son and daughter-in-law know that you have some concerns about how they’re raising your grandkids.

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Setting a Theme Bath? Exercise Caution

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Q. What to do in our new master bath? We’ve picked out our “furniture,” including a good-looking vanity with space for double sinks. Here’s the question: Would it be tacky to do a theme bath? Maybe French Provincial? Our bedroom is all blue-and-white toile. We just don’t want to be too cutesy.

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To have and hold a putter

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

There are myriad ways to hold a putter, but if you’re just starting out as a golfer, I’d stay with a few basics. Unlike the hold you use for your full swing, when you putt, the handle of the putter should be positioned in your palms rather than your fingers. Once both hands are on the club, your palms face each other so that your hands work as a unit.

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Calendar of Events – September 10th- September 16th

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Calendar of Events – September 10th- September 16th for El Paso and Southern New Mexico

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The Ascarate Lake Fishing Club: It’s all about the kids

Posted on 09. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Making memories that last a lifetime is the main purpose behind the creation of the Ascarate Lake Fishing Club. Co-sponsored by the El Paso County Park, Golf, and Aquatics Department, and the Ascarate Fishing Club, the idea is to provide young anglers and their families with chances to learn to fish and enjoy the sport.

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