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Features:Texas Style Safari

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Special Report: Women’s Health

Learn the Best Way to Lose Weight, to Hunt, to Barbecue and more

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By Irving MarmolejoEditor in Chief

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Take your average T-bone steak. Carve away the fat and the bone and the little that remains is meat. Take your average politician. Carve away the bluster and rhetoric and you just may fi nd the truth…or not. In our T-Bone, we’ll look at political quotes that make us wonder where the meat is, closely examine their value and grade them just as a meat inspector might grade cuts of beef: Prime, Choice, Standard or Canner. Th en we’ll serve it up to you for your consumption.

Happy new year and happy before valenti ne’s day. Thanks for visiti ng our site it is the reason we keep improving. This issue has a movie review from our managing edi-tor, Haylee Story. You will fi nd an arti cle about a

Texas-style safari. It is followed by an arti cle about women’s health in our Special Report. One of the most common resoluti ons of the year is to lose weight, so you will fi nd an arti cle to help you accomplish it this year. We have an arti cle to help you prepare the perfect barbecue. Of course, the Museum Horno 3 , which is on our cover page, is one of our stops in this new secti on, The Art of Travel. We traveled to some nice places in Mexi-co and bring you some suggesti ons for your next vacati ons. We will be presenti ng you a diferent desti nati on each issue. Finally, as a gift from us to you, we have a calendar in the back to have in your home and have a litt le bit of the Pine Cur-tain every day of the year.

Both in-store and on-line shopping are at an all-time high this time of year, leaving people very vulnerable to identity theft , so it is important to know how to stay pro-tected.66

Cover page: Museum Horno 3, Photo by Irving Marmolejo

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In This Issue

Movies: The story begins in a post-apocalyptic future as an aging villager, played by Hanks, narrates to an unknown audience around a camp� re. He speaks in a dialect that is hard to decipher. Because his words are hard to understand, we become instantly engaged.

SPECIAL REPORT

Editor-In-ChiefIRVING MARMOLEJO

Managing EditorHAYLEE STORY

Video EditorBIANCA SEE

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not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Th e Pine Curtain Magazine.©Th e Pine Curtain Magazine 2013

ARIANA RILEY KEVIN NGO JENNEE CLAY

JAKE WADDINGHAM TRAVIS MCMILLAN KAYLEN BURGESS MATTHEW

CRAWFORD HANNAH HERVIEUX BRADLEY THOMPSON

TAYLOR VALENTINE CHRISTIAN KEITT: SR. NEWS REPORTER

Contributing Writers and photographers

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THE ART OF TRAVELING1212 A small boutique in Longview, Texas, known as the “Victoria’s Secret” of

women’s health care, is a place where cancer survivors like Lois Owens can go to feel beautiful again.

8 8The Fundidora Park is without a doubt one of the treasures

of Monterrey city and also one of the most interesting attrac-tions in Mexico. The park makes a delightful visit. 2020

Advisor: DAVE WEINSTOCK Design Advisor: VANESSA JOYNER

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‘Prime’ Truth:

Top shelf—Grade A good-ness.

‘Standard’ Truth:

Run of the mill bull—more gristle than fat, less meaty than most.

‘Canner’ Truth:I wouldn’t eat that.

‘Choice’ Truth:Mostly true, depending on the bull it came from.

Take your average T-bone steak. Carve away the fat and

the bone and the little that remains is meat. Take your av-

erage politician. Carve away the bluster and rhetoric and you just

may fi nd the truth…or not. In our T-Bone, we’ll look at political

quotes that make us wonder where the meat is, closely examine their

value and grade them just as a meat inspector might grade cuts of beef: Prime,

Choice, Standard or Canner. Th en we’ll serve it up to you for your consumption.

“Social Security does not add a penny to our debt— not a penny.””

--Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin While historically correct, this statement, as of 2010, is false.Social Security was set up to be funded through payroll and income taxes, but those revenues no longer cover the expenses generated by the program. The Congressional Budget O� ce estimated in January 2012 that the Social Security funding shortfall would be $59 billion. Next year, it is expected to rise to $79 billion.The projected total gap in expense coverage is estimated to hit $355 billion over � ve years.Social Security generated excess revenues until 2010, and paid those funds into the Treasury Department. As a result, the Treasury holds $2.7 trillion in “special interest” funds for Social Security. The program has drawn on these funds to cover expense gaps for the past two years, but when they do, the Treasury must borrow funds for other government programs elsewhere.Anytime we borrow money, our national debt grows.

“How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible,

—In an ABC “Th is Week” interview on Nov. 25th:

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“If you don’t increase tax rates on the highest 2 percent of income earners, you cannot generate enough revenue to have meaningful de� cit reduction.”

--Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin Tax increases are unpopular, but so is a skyrocketing national de� cit. If left unattended,

the CBO projects the national de� cit to reach $10 trillion in the next decade. If the Bush-era tax cuts are fully extended, the de� cit will increase by $3.7 trillion over the same 10 year period. Unfortunately, according to the Tax Policy Center, tax increases on the top 2 percent of earners alone won’t help all that much. The impact would be virtually identical to a full extension until hitting the top 1 percent bracket: those making more than $600,000 per year. Most of the new revenues will come from an even smaller group: 0.1%, those making $8.4 million per year.The total e� ect of raising taxes on the top 2 percent would be $680 billion over 10 years— only 7% of the projected cumulative de� cit. It’s a down payment, but will not substantially reduce the de� cit. Will raising taxes help? Sure. But if we’re talking “meaningful” reduction, something beyond the 2 percent tax increase must occur.

“The president wants to increase taxes to continue the spending.”

--House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)

Republicans are � ghting hard not to increase taxes on the top 2 percent, and are throwing around blame like it’s mud.President Obama’s 2011 Plan for Economic Growth and De� cit Reduction provides his method of saving $4 trillion over the next 10 years. According to the CBO, $1 trillion in these spending cuts have already been signed into law under the Budget Control Act. Some spending reduction will come from various “cuts and reforms” such as agriculture subsidies, reduced spending in Medicare and Medicaid, health care and other entitlement programs.In addition to the Budget Control Act, the administration has itemized an additional $600 billion in mandatory spending reductions.The Treasury has con� rmed that there will be spending in the form of a new stimulus package, but that it will not cost more than $200 billion— this does reduce the net savings calculation, though. Even with the stimulus, we would venture to say that there is some spending reduction happening in Washington.

—In a Meet the Press interview on Dec. 9th:

--On Meet the Press on Dec. 9th:

whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?”— Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) The Sign of Four.


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On average, victims of identity theft in the United States lose $50 billion every year. Last year, over 15 million residents were directly aff ected by this growing problem; 24,000 of them live in Texas.Identity theft is personal information— usual-ly obtained through unsecured online transac-tions—that is stolen and used in a fraudulent manner. Th e problem is constantly evolving and claims new victims every day. According to Police Detective David Cook from the Tyler Police Department, the fre-quency of cases of identity theft spikes near the holidays. “It’s less a question of if you will be a victim, than when you will be a victim,” said Cook.Both in-store and online shopping are at an all-time high this time of year, leaving people very vulnerable to this growing problem, so it is important to know how to stay protected. “You will spend way more time trying to get your identity back or fi x something than if you would spend the time to prepare your-self,” said Randi Garcia, marketing representa-tive for East Texas Shredding of Longview, Texas. When making purchases online, “use a reputable site, read reviews and check them

out before using them,” said Hannah Price, branch manager at First Conve-nience Bank in Tyler, Texas.It is important to verify the website’s security. A secure site should contain ‘https://’ in the URL box before any per-sonal or payment information is used to complete an online transaction. “Cyber Monday is the busiest shopping

day online each year,” said Garcia. With so many people shopping online, Cyber Mon-

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day presents a substantial opportunity for those looking to steal identities.Th e Federal Trade Commission advises online shoppers to use at-home secure internet connec-tions with up-to-date operating systems and web browsers when making online purchases. Pass-words should be strong and changed oft en.“Because of the nature of online fraud, it is extremely diffi cult and oft en impossible for [law enforcement] to know who perpetrated the crime and locate them,” said Cook. Usually, those committing the crime are far removed from the area where the crimes occur. Th ey are oft en outside local authorities’ jurisdic-tion. When in doubt, use resources like the Better Business Bureau to examine the legitimacy of a business in question. Shopping in stores can put people at risk

for having their identity stolen as well. “If you get a dishonest clerk who is just in there for the holiday season, they don’t care if they’re going to get fi red, so they write your in-formation down… and they can go out and steal your identity,” said Karen “Ann” Harris, retired director of standards and practices at the Better Business Bureau of Tyler, Texas. For those seasonal employees, the moti-vator is not money; it is how many credit cards they can steal. A few hours with stolen credit card information is worth much more than minimum wage.Amid the hustle of holiday shopping, credit and debit cards are also more likely to be dropped, lost or stolen in a crowd.Cook suggests shoppers only take essential bank cards or cash on these busy trips to the mall. Carrying Social Se-

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Cloud Atlas

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Can decisions we make in past lives cause “rip-ples” that will change the face of history and im-pact the lives we will lead in the future? Accord-ing to “Cloud Atlas,” directed by siblings Andy and Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer, maybe.Th e story originates from David Mitchell's 2004 novel of the same name, and features an award-winning cast led by Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. Spanning hundreds of years, “Cloud Atlas” explores the lives of its characters in six stories of reincarnation. Th ough taking place on a time line, each distinct story is presented out of order, with scenes switching back and forth between time periods.Th e fi rst story, set in 1849, features a sickly lawyer sailing from the Pacifi c Islands to San Francisco. In a fl eeting glance, he connects with a slave who is being beaten. Once on board the ship, he uncovers the stowaway slave who will impact the lawyer's life in powerful ways.Th e lawyer reincarnates in the corporate-run Neo Seoul of the future, where his journey par-allels his past life. He is a rebel revolutionary, determined to save a “fabricant” clone woman who will have a Christ-like impact on future generations.Both the lawyer and the rebel are played by Jim Sturgess. All of his characters have revolution-ary tendencies, leading us to believe that even in past and future lives, our core person remains intact.Between these two plots, the other four weave themselves together through generations, over-lapping and altering the future.Th e story begins in a post-apocalyptic future

as an aging villager, played by Hanks, narrates to an unknown audience around a campfi re. He speaks in a dialect that is hard to decipher. Because his words are hard to understand, we become instantly engaged. Like his slang, to understand the “Cloud Atlas” story, the audience must pay close attention. Beginning the movie this way is sort of bril-liant. It immediately captures audience at-tention and alerts us that this is not a passive movie experience. If we want to keep up, we must actively pay close attention. Bathroom breaks are out of the question.Of course, some

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Miles away from the city, down winding roads, surrounded by nature lies a haven for animals of all kinds.Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari is located in Jacksonville, Texas. Th e 300-acre free-range safari is home to both native Texas animals and animals from diff erent regions of the world. Th e park boasts favorites like camels, alligators, zebras and kangaroos, usually seen only behind fences at zoos.“Cherokee Trace is unlike any place I have ever been,” said Stephanie Conner, park visitor. “Th e park off ers way more than traditional zoos or wildlife exhibits.”Th e park sets itself apart from traditional animal attractions because the land is free-range for the animals. Th e safari style park allows visitors to view a variety of nonnative species animals in a

more interactive way.Noel Ischy, the nine year

owner of Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Sa-fari, takes pride in the natural environment the animals enjoy.To acquire the animals, Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari employs a private animal broker that locates

Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru

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view a variety of nonnative species animals in a more interactive way.Noel Ischy, the nine year

owner of Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Sa-fari, takes pride in the natural environment the animals enjoy.To acquire the animals, Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari employs a private animal broker that locates

exotic animals.“We give him a call and he brings us whatever we are looking for,” said Chelly Lhuillier, park operations manager.Th e animals are sedated while traveling to ensure safety for both them and their handlers. Special precautions are taken to make sure the transition is easy and safe for each animal entering the park. Th e park holds a license from the United States Department of Agriculture and is regulated by them.“We are licensed by the USDA and are sub-ject to surprise inspections,” said Lhuillier. Th ey check in to ensure that the proper safety measures are being taken for all of the animal’s safety and well being.Th ere is a staff of nine people, including the own-ers, keeping Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari open and running daily.Th e park also employs a veterinarian, Dr. Anthony Holcomb, for emergency care.Holcomb is certifi ed to work with large and exotic animals and practices at Cherokee Animal Clinic in Rusk, Texas. “On average he (Holcomb) visits the park two to three times a year to care for animals that require more medical attention than the staff is able to provide,” said Amanda Ericson, receptionist for Cherokee Animal Clinic. All day admission is $15 for adults, $10 for kids and $13 for seniors. Upon arrival, visitors are given a paper guide with pictures and information about the diff erent animals, so they may identify them as take their self-guided tour. Bags of food for the animals are also available as part of the admission fee.Visitors are then able to drive through the three-mile safari park at their own pace, taking pictures and feeding the animals. Guests are free to tour the park as many


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By Jenee Clay, Taylor Valentine & Hannah HervieuxContributing Writers

Our mother should’ve had access to the myriad products out there that

would’ve made her battle with cancer easier.

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”Aft er being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and two unsuccessful surgeries, che-motherapy was the next step in Lois Owens' journey. Nothing could prepare Owens for the emo-tional toll of chemotherapy. Soon aft er start-ing treatment, Owens began losing her hair.It was diffi cult, but she decided to shave her head. “My husband sat in our bathroom with me and showed me a picture taken last sum-mer,” Owens said. “He told me to focus on what a great time we had, and how much he loves me.”As her hair began to scatter across the tile fl oor and fall around her feet, Owens realized just how hard losing her hair was going to be.Hair loss, stemming from chemotherapy or removal of a breast, oft en leaves cancer survi-vors feeling unattractive and insecure. A small boutique in Longview, Texas, known as the “Victoria’s Secret” of women’s health care, is a place where cancer survivors like Owens can go to feel beautiful again.According to Th e National Cancer Institute, coping with physical changes can cause many levels of distress and may lead to serious

mental and social health issues. At Women’s Health Boutique, the mission is to restore the self-esteem of women strug-gling with these physical changes and other medical conditions.Trained staff provide customers with prod-ucts such as breast prostheses, specialty bras, wigs and turbans and skin care products.

Women’s Health Boutique is not your typical, white-walled medical supply store.

One customer said the store has the feel of a “grandmother’s living room,” and every-one who walks in the door is treated

like family.Th e store is decorated with warm

hues, art-covered walls and elegant furniture. Fitting rooms are spacious

and private, adding more comfort for customers. Clients are also seated at a polished, wooden table in comfortable leather chairs for consul-tations instead of at a large front desk.Th e frilly curtains, fl oral wallpaper and soft ly playing “elevator music” inside the store gives the boutique an “at-home” feel, putting cus-tomers at ease.Vicki Dortch Jones Continues on Health pg 48


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By Ariana Riley Contributing Writer

Being overweight, Courtney Bradshaw tried different workout programs and diets that never worked. She had to go through all of these strug-gles before realizing what the problem was.“My biggest was when I weighed 185 [pounds], pushing 190 in 2004,” said Bradshaw. She could drink a two liter bottle of Dr Pepper in a day and easily go through a 12-pack of Dr Pepperon the weekend. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity is a range de-termined by using weight and height to calculate

a number called body mass index, (BMI). An adult with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is consid-ered overweight. An adult who has a BMI higher than 29.9 is considered obese. The wake up call“My family has had a history of heart disease, so I had no business in being that heavy, weighing 190 pounds and being 5 feet 2 inches in my 20s,” said Bradshaw. At the beginning, Bradshaw tried everything. She used weight-loss programs and visited dieticians, but nothing worked. Bradshaw realized there was nothing wrong with the programs she was trying. She was the problem.


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“Mentally I wasn't ready to lose weight yet,” said Bradshaw.When Bradshaw reached 190 pounds, she and her husband Clay decided to lose weight together.

Th e Food Nutrition and dieting for Bradshaw has become a lifestyle. “I always change it up. I’ll never have the same meal twice a week,” said Bradshaw. It is important to mix up meals so the diet doesn’t get repetitive and boring. Bradshaw's meals consist of chicken, fi sh, healthy grains, whole wheat and vegetables.

Th e owner of My Signature Nutrition, Dietitian Sara Upson believes diets don’t work. “If diets worked, then we wouldn’t have an obesity prob-lem,” she said. Upson estimates the failure rate for diets is 95 percent. She doesn’t put her clients on diets, she gives her clients an individual meal plan based on what the client likes. She works with clients to identify changes they can make for long-term progress. “If I give a client a short-term diet, once they are off the diet, they will continue to eat unhealth-ily,” said Upson. Diets cause people to feel hungry, which leads to

overeating. Based on Upson’s ge-neric meal plan, a serving plate

should be divided into three sections.

“Half of the plate should be fruit and vegetables,

one-fourth of the plate should

be protein and the other one-fourth should be a starch,” said Upson. By following this meal plan, losing weight will be at a slower rate. According to Upson, it’s more likely to keep the weight off when losing weight at a slower rate. “Losing weight at a slower rate is healthier and can be maintained in the long term,” she said.

Th e FitnessBradshaw took small steps to lose weight. She started by going to a local gym and walking whenever possible. She also cut down on her Dr Pepper habit.

Bradshaw really started cutting weight when she joined a boot camp class. It contained a lot of cardiovascular activity. “Th e boot camp instruc-tor was really intimidating and would yell at us. I didn’t even have time to think about what I was doing, I was just reacting to his orders,” said Bradshaw. Th e boot camp consisted or being outside fl ip-ping and pulling tires, running sprints with weights and lift ing weights. She started the boot camp during summer. She sweated just standing outside. “I never thought I would be fl ipping tires or running with weights and like it,” said Bradshaw.Angela Freeman, manager and personal fi tness trainer at Anytime Fitness, said fi nding a work-out that is fun can help the routine stick. “Th e hardest part is walking in,” said Freeman.Aft er losing most of her weight doing cardio, Bradshaw is now training with a personal train-er. “Having a personal

It’s hard to lose weight.What worked for me was taking one thing at a time.

It’s hard to lose weight.What worked for me “”

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Th e Perfect Barbecue By Jake Waddingham &

Brad ThompsonContributing Writer

Before the sun breaks over the horizon and be-fore his guests wake, Daniel Allgaier makes his way out to the meat smoker on a chilly Saturday morning.Th e party doesn’t start until later that aft ernoon, but Allgaier has been preparing the main dish for days, giving the pork rumps plenty of time to draw in the fl avor from the seasoning.His guests will be providing the side dishes and dessert options, but Allgaier wants to make sure the main attraction is a tender success that will leave everyone with full stomachs.Th is is only the second time Allgaier has hosted a home barbecue.Whether it is for a family reunion, a weekend gathering with friends or the main course on gameday, home barbecues are a popular option with an endless variety of styles and cooking methods.From the meat choice, wet or dry seasonings, to

the smoking process, amateurs and profession-als can enjoy new recipes that will have the meat falling off the bone and have their guests rushing back for seconds.Getting startedTh e most critical part to any barbecue is where the main dish is going to be cooked. Th ere are many diff erent styles for the type of smoker or pit.Electric and gas smokers are the easiest to use because it is easy to maintain a constant cooking temperature between 225 to 250 degrees. It is al-ways good to have extra fuel or a backup genera-tor on hand.Wood smokers are the most popular, but they are also the most diffi cult to maintain a constant temperature. Th e slow cooking style of a good barbecue in a wood smoker requires more atten-tion to detail.Alexander Willis, a manager at Bodacious Bar-B-Que in Tyler, Texas, constructed his own smoker out of an old water heater. Th e homemade con-

Selecting the meatMeat selection is paramount when barbecuing.While the options are endless, the satisfaction of the guest is the ultimate deciding factor. Beef, pork and chicken are common choices, but tur-key and salmon can off er a unique variety.Specifi c cuts like pork rump, brisket and ribs are popular for home barbecues and at barbecue joints like Bodacious Bar-B-Que.“If I could get it at a local butcher store I would,” Allgaier said. “Sam’s Club usually has

good deals.”Anyone planning regular barbecues can benefi t from a Sam’s Club membership meat prices. Pork rump and ribs average between $27 and $35. A 12 pound brisket costs about $80.Th e size of the smoker used can limit the amount of meat cooked in one batch. Allgaier’s 5-foot smoker easily fi ts two pork rumps, but he would have trouble preparing several cuts of meat at one time.At Bodacious, their rotisserie slow cookers can


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traption uses wood and charcoal to smoke the meat.Ryan Frederick, a resident in Orient, Iowa, uses a Hiland HIL3041-SMK BBQ Smoker. Th e $175 unit uses a combination of charcoal and wood. It also has a built in thermometer and a 37”x18” primary cooking area.An average fl at pit can range in price from $100 to $400. Local stores like Lowes, the Home De-pot and Academy have smokers available.Homemade smokers are also common, but lack benefi ts like a built in water bowl to keep the

smoker humid or a temperature gauge.Using diff erent cuts of wood also can add to the fl avoring of the meat. Hickory and mesquite are popular cuts. Hard woods with minimal sap are best for getting a lot of smoke.Th e logs of wood and coals keep the fi re burning for a long time. Smaller wood chips are best for adding fl avor.“We use hickory [logs] for the fi re, but we soak certain wood chips in apple juice,” Willis said. “It pulls the fl avor in.”

hold up to 24 full briskets. Willis manages three of these large cookers during his evening shift .Rotisserie pits are not ideal for home barbecues because they are too big.Beginners should also focus on just one type of meat. Preparing multiple meats with diff erent cook times and seasoning options can be stress-ful and cause neglect to details.Fresh meat is the easiest to work with because it does not need to be thawed before it can be worked with. Allgaier picked up his meat two

days before the gathering so the seasonings would have plenty of time to absorb.For those unused to barbecuing, it is good to note how diff erent meats respond to seasoning. Brisket takes seasons better than other types of meat, and too much seasoning can overpower the natural fl avor. Pork and ribs handle heavy seasoning better.


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Hunt ngAn early morning hunt is one of many autumn traditions in the piney woods of East Texas. Year after year, beginning and experienced hunters alike gather at state parks, game reserves and national forests across the state to indulge in their sport. Hunting is as much a part of East Texas culture as timber and red clay, but not everyone has the hunting experience that comes with living in this part of Texas. What to take, where to go, getting a license, gun safety, what animals and how many to hunt are common knowledge to the seasoned hunter. For the novice hunter, the experience is overwhelming.True beginners should take hunter education classes around the area. These classes are avail-able to teach student hunters about gun safety,

outdoor responsibilities while hunting, and other important skills and information. First time hunter Gabe Rabenhorst recently attended the hunter education course in Longview, Texas and learned many new things.“Unload the gun [when] crossing a fence, jump-ing over the fence, going through the fence... it could go off if you drop it,” he said.Rabenhorst’s father, Murray Rabenhorst at-tended the course with him, even though he had taken it previously. “We learned what to shoot to and make sure there is nothing behind it so you’re not shooting at another hunter.”Novice or an expert, hunting season should al-ways begin with research. Before actually going out into the field, park or reserve, know what to hunt. In any given area, there are many game

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options. Depending on the preferred target, loca-tion is key.Before any action is taken, be sure to know what animals are in season and where they can be

found.

Seasoned hunter, Carey Ward says, “For the East Texas area, the prime hunting is whitetail.” Whitetail deer and small animals like rabbits and squirrels are the only game mammals available to hunt in East Texas.Hunters are not limited to game animals though. East Texas off ers large populations of predator species.“We have the encroachment of feral hogs that are a real problem,” says Ward.Th ere is also an increasing population of coy-otes that harm whitetail fawns, landowners, cattle and domestic animals.Th e Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists the predators available for hunting on their website.Th e site also contains restriction alerts for hunting allowances, bag limits and whether there is a “no season” restriction for certain ani-mals. Th ough it changes season to season, the typical allowance is fi ve hunting tags. Hunting on pri-vate land sometimes increases tag limits. It is also important to obtain necessary licenses and permits. Th e TPWD has an online listing that gives the names and locations of stores sell-ing hunting licenses.Prices for these licenses will vary depending on license type. According to the TPWD, a youth

hunting license costs $7, a resident hunting license costs $25 and a lifetime hunting license costs $1000. Once all the legal aspects are covered, decide what hunting gear will be needed. Make a list of

the basics and take it to a local outdoor store. Five basics to include on the list are: A gun of and ammunition. Th e gun will depend on what kind of animal is being hunted. Many hunters use a rifl e, but be sure it’s size is appro-

priate for the hunt. Something too light or too heavy will aff ect the catch. A handgun can be used as well.Ward advises to “stay with a caliber that’s a common and a reasonable price.” Th is will also make fi nding the right shells easy.He suggests using a smaller caliber gun in the East Texas area.Clothing that is suitable for your hunting day.

Choose something that will hold warmth and stay dry. Camoufl age is optional, but preferred if the hunt is in a wooded area. Be sure to wear bright colors for safety. Hunting boots are the best choice for foot-wear.Outer wear should refl ect the weather. East Texas fall and winter weather is fairly tem-perate. For the fall, a light jacket and regu-lar hunting pants will suffi ce. Later on in November or December, a more insulated coat and hunting pants will do nicely.When hunting whitetail deer in-season in East Texas, wear layers. “A good pair of insulated camo coveralls is always good, an insulated hat and a face mask. Limit the amount of skin that could catch a glare and alarm an animal,” said Ward.For hunters further north towards Oklahoma, the weather will be much colder during

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elcome to this new section called the Art of Travel. We hope this provides you with interesting and attractive places where you can visit and create new memories.We begin our long trip in the beautiful Rose City, Tyler, in the state of Texas. Th e panorama changes as we travel south to the border line in Mexico. Th e abundant Texan forest and the green grass covered with ice suddenly disappear once we cross the Rio Grande. By just crossing the border to Nuevo Laredo, the environment drastically changes. In the pouring rain, we see the presence of the po-lice, along with the camoufl age uniform used by army personnel all over the city. Once we take the highway, the gravel and rocks start to become hills and mountains, are covered with diff erent types of cactus and bushes. We cross state lines to Nuevo Leon state in order to enter Monterrey. Monter-rey is a city famous for its hilly terrain. One of the main attractions of the third most populated city of Mexico is Fundidora Park. In this 230 acre park, we fi nd the interactive museum El Horno 3(Oven Number 3).

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esde la bella ciudad de Tyler en el estado de Texas comienza nuestro largo recorrido. Entre un panorama cambiante nos dirigimos hacia el sur rumbo a la frontera con México. Los bosques frondosos y el césped cubierto de escarcha invernal del estado de la estrella solitaria termi-nan al cruzar el rio grande. En Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas el panorama y el ambiente cambian abruptamente. Entre la lluvia constante podemos apreciar la presencia de la policía como al igual la presencia militar en toda la ciudad. Ya en car-retera las grandes piedras comienzan a brotan

convirtiéndose en cerros y montañas tapizadas por diferentes tipos de cactus y arbustos. Con el mismo tipo de vegetación entramos a la ciudad de Monterrey en el estado de Nuevo León. Esta ciudad es famosa por su cerro en forma de silla para montar. Una de sus principales atracciones de la tercera ciudad más poblada de México es el parque fundidora. En este parque de 230 hec-táreas se encuentra el ahora museo interactivo El Horno 3.

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Th e Horno 3 museum is one of the main attrac-tions of Fundidora Park .Th e museum is dedicat-ed to preserving the building that used to be part of a metal and steel company called Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey. Th e museum tries to educate visitors on the process of making steel. It is an interactive visit to what once was a fi rst level steel company. Th is company was one of most im-portant companies producing steel in the world. During the 1970s’ the company experienced a decline. Today, aft er more than two decades, this company is closed down. Th e museum, Horno 3, is visited by thousands of visitors every year, mak-ing it a must-see attraction.


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FTh e company, Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey, opened for fi rst time on May 5, 1900.

On the Morning of May 9, 1986, Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey declared bankruptcy.

Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey reached the produc-tion of a million tons of steel in a year, before the company closed on 1986.

Th e President of Mexico, Miguel de la Madrid, gave the property and the infrastructure of Fundido-ra de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey to the state of Nuevo Leon to be used as a green park.

According to anecdotes from the people of Monterrey, a series of suicides were unleashed aft er the steel company went bankrupt.

During the administration, 2003-2009, the Fundidora Park began to develop several projects focused on touristic attraction. Among them was the museum Horno 3.


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Th e Fundidora park is without a doubt one of the treasures of Monterrey city and also one of the most interesting attractions in Mexico. Th e park makes a delightful visit. Among the many attractions and buildings in the park is the mu-seum. Horno 3 catches your attention when the building suddenly emerges from the trees. Th is building used to be the Fundidora de Monterrey, an international steel making company. During 2003-2009 of the park they started to develop new touristic attraction projects including the museum.Th e building is almost completely made out of metal. It is a must-see site and a unique spot for pictures. Th e museum has three accessible levels. What is known now as the tall oven is architectural marvel. Th e fi rst level is dedicated to explain the historic timeline of the steel mak-ing process in the world. Th en a historic gallery is dedicated to show the history of the company that used to own the building. It is interesting to learn how steel was produced, because steel is such an important manufacturing material in

the world. If you visit Horno 3, arrive before 1 p.m., so you can attend to the Oven Show. Th e Oven Show is on the second level. Th is light, fi re, special ef-fects, vibrations and sound show is a recreation showing how the oven would work when it used to produce steel. Th is room is oft en used as a place used for special events and parties. Aft er the show is over, you can access the third fl oor through a horizontal elevator. It is a great place to appreciate the city and its iconic hill as well as the park from another angle. Th e museum has a restaurant called El Lingote (Th e Ingot) where you can be delighted with international food. Once on the fi rst level you can visit the interac-tive section. Th is is the favorite of many children who visit here. Defi nitely, the museum Horno 3 is a place worth of visiting not just to appreciate its structure but also to learn about what once was Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey.

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l museo El Horno 3 es una de las prin-cipales atracciones del parque fundidora. El museo esta dedicado a preservar el edifi cio que un dia alojo a la Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey asi como tambien educar a sus visitantes. El recorrido es una visita interactiva a lo que un dia fue una compañía de primer nivel. La compañia llego a ser una de las in-dustrias productoras de acero mas importantes del mundo. En los años 70s comenzo el declibe para la Fundidora icono de la ciudad del Norte. A mas de dos decadas de el cierre de la compa-ñia Fundidora de Monterrey el horno numero 3 aloja a miles de visitantes al año siendo una de las mayores atraciones de Monterrey.

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La Compañia Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey llego a producir un millon de toneladas de acero antes de que la compañia cerrara en 1986.

La Compañia Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey abrio sus puertas el 5 de Mayo de 1900.

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La mañana del 9 de Mayo de 1986 la Fundidora de

Monterrey es declarada en bancarrota.

El Presidente de México, Miguel de la Madrid, cedió los terrenos así como las instalaciones de la compañía fundidora de acero al estado de Nuevo León para crear un parque ecológico.

Deacuerdo con anectotas de la ciudad, se produjo una serie de suicidios despues que la Fundidora de Monterrey se anunci-ara en bancarrota.


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El parque fundidora es sin lugar a dudas uno de los tesoros de la ciudad de Monterrey y también una de las atracciones más intere-santes de México. El parque brinda una visita muy agradable con sus áreas verdes y con sus innumerables lugares de esparcimiento. Uno de los sitios dentro del parque que despierta el interés es las estructuras de lo que fue al-gún día Fundidora de Monterrey. Durante la administración 2003-2009 del parque fundi-dora se empezó a desarrollar la idea de varios proyectos que fueran de atracción turística entre ellos el del Museo El Horno 3.El edifi cio, que ahora es el museo El Horno 3, hecho en su totalidad de acero es un lugar que es necesario visitar una vez en el parque fundidora.

El edifi cio de tres niveles emerge de las áreas verdes una vez que nos acercamos. El conocido Horno Alto es una mara-villa arquitectónica. En el primer nivel se encuentra la galería de la historia donde se explica de manera general la historia de la producción del acero. Después, esta explicación se hace más específi ca lleván-donos a México Industrial en los años1900 y después las distintas salas nos muestran la historia de la compañía Fundidora de Monterrey desde sus inicios. Es intere-sante conocer cómo se producía y produce el acero un material muy importante y elemental en el mundo.Si visitas el Horno tres, llega antes de la una de la tarde para que puedas apreciar el show del horno. El show del horno se encuentra en el segundo nivel del edifi -cio. Este show con luces, sonido, efectos especiales como Continues on next page


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fuego y vibraciones recrea el funcionamiento del horno cuando este estaba activo. La sala donde se presenta el show del Horno se puede rentar para eventos y actividades especiales. Después del show se puede subir a la parte alta del edifi cio por medio de un elevador horizon-tal. En la parte alta se puede apreciar la ciudad de Monterrey y el parque Fundidora desde otra perspectiva. La parte alta del Horno 3 es un buen sitio para contemplar el famoso cerro de la silla icono de la ciudad de Monterrey. El Museo

cuenta también con un restaurante de comida internacional llamado el Lingote. Muy buen nombre para mantener el ambiente del museo. De nuevo en la parte baja uno puede visitar la parte interactiva del museo. Esta sala del museo es la favorita de los niños. Defi nitivamente el Horno 3 es un museo que vale la pena visitar no solo para apreciar el edifi cio pero también para aprender lo que un día fue Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey.

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Safari page 11times as they would like while the park is open.“Th e tour can take up to two hours,” said Lhuillier.Th e length of the tour depends on how long visi-tors spend watching and interacting with ani-mals on their drive.Park hours are Monday through Saturday 10a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Since guests are given food, the animals have learned that cars hold snacks and are eager to approach them.When presented with food, “the camel has been known to stick his head in people’s cars,” said Lhuillier. He’s even made off with a pair of sunglasses.Th is excitement is what keeps the park going.Word-of-mouth has been the park’s greatest as-set in advertising, along with informing visitors through social media.Th e business has started using Facebook to interact with their visitors and to give them a place to post pictures and share experiences with others.

Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari’s main source of revenue comes from people visiting the park. Th ey are not government funded, so they rely on their visitors to keep the business going.Th e park generates additional money through the gift shop at the main entrance. Th e shop sells souvenirs and snacks that can be taken on the tour or eaten at the onsite picnic area.Th e Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari website encourages visitors to make a day-long excur-sion and take advantage of picnic areas for lunch. Th ey suggest visitors drive through the park, picnic, then drive through again to make a full day of the safari experience. For those looking for an adventure and a chance to get away in nature, Cherokee Trace Drive-Th ru Safari is a place that encompasses it all. It off ers a unique opportunity to visitors want-ing to interact with animals they don’t see in their daily lives.

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Theft page 7curity cards, birth certificates or multiple credit cards leave shoppers vulnerable to theft. It is smart to shop light and be aware of what is going on all around.Remaining aware of surroundings is not only important in shopping. The influx of mail in-creases around the holidays, leaving personal mailboxes susceptible to theft. “One of the most common ways identities are stolen around the holidays is mail theft,” said Garcia. Mail is an easy and untraceable way for identify theft to occur. Leaving mail that includes any personal information will give a scammer the means to steal an identity. “When mailing bills, raising the flag tells the postman—and everyone else—there’s mail in there,” said Harris. She warns that scammers lurk to find mailboxes with outgoing mail in an attempt to find something with personal infor-mation in it so they may steal an identity. It is always wise to be on alert and aware of the many ways identities can be stolen, especially around the holiday season.Even cautious people can fall prey to identity theft. Scammers can find many ways to hack into people’s lives and steal their identities, even with safeguards in place.In this case, it is important to be able to identify the warning signs that personal identity has been compromised. The FTC says the warning signs of identity theft can take many forms. It can show as mistakes on accounts, regular bills no longer arriving in the mail or calls from debt collectors.Technology has allowed people to easily access information such as bank statements, credit card statements and even credit reports. “With online and mobile banking, alerts can

be set, so anytime the card is used it will send a notification,” said Price.Having these tools available through most banks can help spot identity theft to be spotted faster.When in doubt, contact the financial institution holding the debit or credit card that may have been misused.Credit and debit card companies also send monthly statements to help manage accounts, and it is important to watch these carefully for unauthorized activity. Not having regular mail coming into the home or post office box can signal that someone is having it rerouted to themselves or somewhere else. “If these statements or regular monthly bills and letters stop arriving in the mail, this is a clear warning sign an identity may have been stolen,” warns Cook.If regular mail fails to arrive, contact the com-pany or person responsible for sending it. If it was sent but not received, report the lost mail to the U.S. Postal Service.This will alert the post office that the mail may have been rerouted to an unauthorized person.Upon realization of identity theft, swift action is imperative.Contact the bank and the business involved—this includes contacting businesses or debt col-lectors that are calling with unfamiliar debts or notices. Identity theft is not anything someone expects to deal with during the holiday season, but as the occurrence of this problem grows, it is becoming increasingly important to know the risks, warning signs and ways to stay protected.


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One in every 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their life time.

226,000 cases of invasive breast cancer will be dignosed this year.

Breast cancer will claim the life of 40, 000 American this year alone.

Drinking alcohol in any form increases breast cancer risk.

and her sister, Seleta Lovell, were inspired to open a business to help women cope with illness aft er they watched their mother, Billie Dortch, suff er from terminal cancer. Due to the lack of services and products pro-vided, Jones and her sister noticed their moth-er’s confi dence and self-image weakening as cancer treatments continued. She oft en wore ill-fi tting, unnatural and irritating wigs before she decided to “go bald.”Th e disease ultimately took Billie’s life in 1986 and her death inspired Jones to explore the world of women’s health.“Our mother should’ve had access to the myriad products out there that would’ve made

her battle with cancer easier,” Jones said. “Af-ter she died, we were amazed to fi nd so many products that could’ve made her life more comfortable.”With this new-found knowledge, the idea of Women’s Health Boutique was ignited. By February of 1991, the boutique in Longview opened for business. Since its opening, WHB has been in-network with most major insurance plans, so services and products available can be paid directly from Medicare, Texas Medicaid or other pri-vate insurances.WHB staff members will help clients deter-mine which items are covered through their insurance plans and will assist in the process-ing of insurance claims. As of July 1, 2010, breast prostheses, bras, compression garments

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and pumps are covered by Texas Medicaid. WHB’s most popular items are specialty bras for breast-feeding and post-breast surgery. Specialty bras for nursing mothers provide more support for the breasts and contain bra cups with flaps to expose the nipple, making breast-feeding more comfortable and accessible. Post-breast surgery bras are typically for women who have had a mastectomy. According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the Unites States, many of which required mastectomies.A mastectomy is the surgical removal of the en-tire breast. Many women need garments to assist with this transition. All WHB fitters are certified and will assist customers in finding the most comfortable and proper fitting mastectomy bras. Mastectomy bras are designed with pockets in each cup for a breast prosthesis to easily slip in to, giving women a natural look without recon-structive surgery. Mastectomy bras offered at WHB range from $40 to $60. WHB also offers radiation garments which aid in the prevention of further irritating treated skin, as well as post-surgical camisoles, which are loose-fitting, sleeveless undergarments. These items range from $36 to $70. Most camisoles available are 100 percent cotton and are specially designed for maximum com-fort and protection against incision areas. Post-surgical camisoles also include foam pros-thesis for women until they have been properly fitted for a breast prosthesis to match their indi-vidual size, shape and skin tone.WHB provides a unique “silicone lite” prosthesis, designed by Jones, along with a team of expert prosthesis designers. This prosthesis is made of air-whipped silicone,

which makes them much lighter than standard silicone prostheses, providing a more comfort-able experience for women. Women should generally get a new prosthesis every two years, however most major insurance companies will allow a new one whenever medi-cally necessary. These companies typically pick up all or most of the costs for at least one pros-thesis a year. A custom-made prosthesis is typically around $3,000 and can be an attractive and cost-saving alternative to surgical reconstruction. Other prostheses can range from $30 to $450 and a WHB certified fitter will help choose the ap-propriate product to meet the customer’s unique needs.Other products most customers are interested in are WHB’s wigs and turbans. In Nancy Arnold's book, “I Feel Like Me Again,” she said, “Women’s Health Care Boutique has a wonderful selection of wigs that look and feel like real hair and can be styled right there in the boutique by a trained cosmetologist.” WHB has a selection of full and partial wigs in various styles and colors ranging from $18 to $300. For women who do not always want to wear a wig, WHB also offer hats, hair pieces, scarves, turbans and sleep caps, all ranging from $8 to $45. Also available for free are a selection of wig care products. Other wig care products cost as little as $7.25. Customers can also receive compression therapy, which are products and garments, such as arm sleeves and socks, used to manage circulation of blood and lymphatic flow. These products cost from $12 to $100. Women’s Health Boutique also provides vari-ous services for pre- and post-natal care, women suffering from incontinence, as well as differ-


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ent support devices and braces for women with arthritis or other conditions. Jones believes WHB’s variety of products bet-ter serves women and provides them with more knowledge to take charge of their healing process.“Th ere are women everywhere who deserve more, and Women’s Health Boutique is going to provide what they need,” Jones said. Other products available at WHB are skin care products for post-surgery clients, diabetics and breast-feeding mothers, ranging from $4 to $135 depending on the specifi c need. Raye Kennedy, Director of Marketing for WHB, said most of their business comes through doc-tor and customer referrals. “We’ve been in Longview for over 20 years, so people have really gotten to know who we are,” she said. “It’s not very hard to market in a small town like this.”WHB also generates customers through partici-pating in health fairs and conducting “one-day boutiques,” where they provide all of their prod-ucts and services in smaller, surrounding areas. Th rough events like this, WHB is able to gener-ate out-of-town clientele. Th ere are also three Houston locations, one in

Pasadena and a store in Dallas that are open to meet women’s health care needs. What started as a small, family business in Longview, Texas became a franchise aft er part-nering with the International Center for Entre-preneurial Development (ICED) in 1998. Th ere are currently other Women’s Health Bou-tique’s in Calif., Ohio, Ga., Okla., Conn., Md., Mich. and N.J. Even with growth of a small business into an international franchise that has been featured in national women’s health magazines, Jones and Lovell have always kept their mother in mind when faced with the many challenges of meeting women’s health needs. “Women’s Health Boutique is our mother’s legacy to you—to us—to women everywhere,” Jones said. “I know she would be pleased.”


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Hunting page 19these months. Temperatures will vary depend-ing on location, so be sure to check the forecast a week before the hunting date.Perhaps the most important thing to wear is a bright color vest, usually orange, so other hunters are able to dis-tinguish hunter movement from the animals. Tools for navigation. GPS systems are most ef-ficient, but a signal and charged battery are necessary. A compass is a lower-tech solution for navigation.A knife for field dressing and other utilities. Many beginner hunters do not field dress their catch, but for those that do, a sharp, heavy duty hunting knife is best. The knife can be used for other things like cutting rope or branches as well.A first aid kit. First aid should always be on hand. Be sure to keep it stocked with bandages, antiseptics, antivenin, insect repellent, burn cream and a flashlight. Its best to keep them nearby, and outerwear is available with com-partments to carry these supplies.After researching the necessities, the next step is location.There are many places in Texas to hunt publicly, as well as privately. As a beginner, it is best to hunt in public sites because it is cheaper and requires less licensing.

Extra caution is necessary on public lands though because they have more hunters using them at the same time.Find a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) closest to the preferred hunting location. The Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area is the designated public hunting area for Smith County.Feral hogs, some waterfowl, squirrels, rabbits and hares are available all season long. Whitetail

deer are available for archers only with a bag limit of no more than two.

Other WMAs will have different animals available for season during

different times of the year, but look up their game schedules for the specifics.

Each of these offices have site-specific rules. Make note of any advisories including legal game limits and animal and weather cautions.After researching everything from what to hunt, the proper licenses, gear and where to go, it is finally time for action. Hunting, when done cor-rectly, can be safe and enjoyable. As a beginner, remember the basics like loca-tion, preparedness and safety and it will not be long before practice turns to skill and experi-ence the craft of hunting.


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Barbecue page 17SeasoningsThere are two types of seasoning: wet and dry.Wet seasoning is a liquid form of flavor that is pumped into the meat with a syringe. Stores and online barbecue sites sell specific flavors like liq-uid hickory smoke.Using beer is also a popular liquid season. Allgai-er used ZeigenBock in his pork rump to keep the meat tender and add in more flavor. “I try to put a lot in there, covering every inch,” Allgaier said.Willis is not a fan of using injection seasoning for home barbecue. He has found the flavor is heav-ily concentrated at the injection site and does not spread through the rest of the meat.Store shelves are lined with hundreds of dry seasoning options to mix and match. Dry seasons typi-cally are a powder or finely ground.Seasoning can range in price from less than $5 to spe-cialty brands and sauces priced over $25. Bodacious uses a special blend that is unique to the restau-rant. It is made in host restaurants and shipped to the other stores in East Texas. Before using dry rubs, it is a good idea to cover counter tops for easy cleanup. The thawed meat needs to be fully covered in dry seasoning.The seasoning is what gives the meat the dark col-or around the outside. The slow cooking process crystalizes the sugars, creating a crispy outside. Less seasoning gives less of a crispy outside and a lighter color. A lot of seasoning will turn very dark and add extra crunch to the texture.“If you are not a person that likes a lot of black or you don’t like crunchy, do less,” Willis said. “Oth-erwise it is just do as you taste.”

Slow cookingWith the smoker and meat ready to go, the slow cooking process can begin.To keep the meat tender and allow the smoke and seasonings to influence the flavor of the meat, the smoker must be kept at a consistent, low tempera-ture.Allgaier began cooking at 5:30 a.m. to give the meat eight hours in the smoker before guests started to arrive. The first time he tried to barbe-cue, he did not give the meat enough time to cook and had to finish preparing it in the oven.At Bodacious, Willis prepares the meat the night before. Some meats spend 14 hours in the smoker before it is prepared to sell.Depending on the time of year, watching the

temperature in the cooker can be a challenging task. Chilly fall or winter mornings can make add-ing wood or checking fuel levels a challenging task.

By cooking the meat at a low tem-perature, the meat stays tender and

the flavors are more concentrated. Higher temperatures sear the outside

and seize up the meat by robbing the juices and wet seasoning.

With low heat, the chance of overcooking is almost eliminated. There is more control

and opportunity to judge and critique the slow cooking meat compared to the high heat of a pan or on a grill.Willis said another good tip for tender meat is leaving the fat on the meat. It helps keep the meat moist and the juices trap more flavors from the smoke.“Leave the fat on top, that way it will go straight to the meat and keep every bit of it moist,” Willis said. If the fat is removed before the meat is smoked, it


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is best to place a bowl of water above the fire. The steam off the water helps keep the smoker humid and keeps the meat tender.

Final productAfter hours of preparation and waiting, it is time to get the main course from the smoker to the dinner plate.Always check the temperature at the core of the meat to make sure it is cooked all theway through.Another way to check is cutting into the meat to visually check the center. This method will cause the meat to dry out faster if more cooking is needed.If the core of the meat does not reach the ideal temperature, putting the meat in the oven to fin-ish cooking is a safe alternative.To serve the meat, it can be cut into portion sizes or pulled apart in thin, stringy bundles for sand-wiches.Allgaier uses an electric knife and a two-pronged fork to slice the pork.

Willis also prefers to work with the meat by hand. For large orders, Bodacious also has a ma-chine that cuts the finished barbecue.With the addition of a side dish or two and a beverage, the barbecue process is finally com-plete.Any leftovers should be refrigerated as soon as possible after the meal in sealed containers.Willis said every time meat is reheated, it pulls out moisture. After a couple reheats, the meat loses the tenderness achieved through slow cooking.Barbecue is a practiced form to prepare a tender and personalized flavor to favorite cuts of meat. It is a process that amateurs and experts can en-joy and continually learn from.But if the unthinkable happens and the home barbecue goes awry, places like Bodacious Bar-B-Que is another way to get home-cooked barbe-cue without all the preparation.

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stories were more compelling than others. And some actors were more convincing in certain roles. Each actor played at least three characters ranging in age, gender and race. To pull this off , the make-up had to be exceptional—and it was— though the racial makeup was sometimes distracting. Th e actors were almost unrecognizable at times, and part of the excitement was trying to decide who was playing each new character as they were introduced.Defi nitely don't leave before the credits. Th ey are the most gratifying part of the experience— espe-cially aft er playing the guessing game for almost three hours. As the stars are listed, clips of them in each role fi nally clear up any identity questions. Part of why “Cloud Atlas” is so compelling is the unexpected range in tone. At fi rst glance, it seems like a drama, but it is peppered with moments of comedy, action and humorTh ese unexpected tones keep the story fresh. In three hours, a movie can become stagnant, but “Cloud Atlas” never does. It has enough variety to satiate all movie goer tastes.

Atlas page 8Although promotions for the fi lm hint at de-cisions made in past lives “rippling” to eff ect change in the future, the fi nal connections of the stories and characters fail to fi rmly assert themselves. Beyond the characters' occasional deja vu or feelings of having known someone in a past life, the stories feel independent of each other.Th e six stories cause the movie to run long. To its favor, the nearly three hours pass quickly. Th e stories are entertaining and confounding enough to keep our minds from running off . Unfortunately, even with the long run time, the eff ect of tying the stories together is lackluster.Ultimately, I left with lukewarm feelings. I ap-preciated the ambition and masterful aspects of some moments, yet others seemed completely absurd. As for a cosmic inter-connectedness, or some deeper meaning, there was very little. It was adventuresome at times, but overall it seemed odd and convoluted, leaving me with the impression that I should just read the book.

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Weight page 15trainer has made me stronger and more comfort-able using different weights,” said Bradshaw.Freeman recommends starting out with a per-sonal trainer. The trainer will help with motiva-tion and accountability. Personal trainers also helps along the way with a customized workout program.People who want to lose weight tend to only do cardiovascular activity thinking they will lose more fat. “In order to burn fat, you have to weight-train,” said Freeman. For weight loss and leaner muscle, focus on light-moderate weights and more repetitions. In order to build muscle, do fewer repetitions and gradual-ly increase the size of the weights. To build leaner muscle with mass, do more repetitions, along with gradually increasing the size of the weights, she said.When doing a consistent workout plan, working out five days a week will show results within four to six weeks. “You will notice clothes starting to fit differently,” said Freeman. Allow at least 45 minutes, four to five days a week and change up your workout. “Using the same workout routine can get boring and prevent you from seeing results,” said Freeman. The goal is to burn 500 or more calories per workout. Focusing on a total body workout with constant movement will burn more calories, cre-ate leaner muscle and lead to quicker results.Losing body fat can’t be done in the gym alone. “Eighty-five percent comes from eating healthier, combined with a workout regimen. Abs start in the kitchen,” said Freeman. For the average female with no health restrictions, she will need to focus on a 1,200 to 1,500 calorie intake for weight loss. A male should focus on a

1,500 to 1,800 calorie intake. Freeman said the United States Department of Agriculture recom-mendation of a 2,000 calorie intake is too high for an average female trying to lose weight.The RewardBradshaw has now gone from 190 pounds to 125 pounds. “I don’t feel like I’ve made it to my goal yet. I look back at pictures and I am proud of my-self,” said Bradshaw.The hardest thing for Bradshaw has been bal-ancing her social life. Some of her friends don’t understand why she exercises so much. “I know some of my friends don’t get it, but I don’t want to be back where I used to be,” said Bradshaw. Obesity rates have more than doubled in adults and children since the 1970s. According to the Food Research and Action Center, 30.4 percent of Texans are obese.Freeman says many people want real results in a short amount of time. “People want the results but don’t want to work for it they want quick results and shortcuts. They find fad diets that lead to no success,” said Freeman. Working out and eating clean is a lifestyle change.According to the Mayo Clinic, working out is proven to increase health and create a sense of well-being. It can help prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns includ-ing stroke, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, depression, certain types of cancer and arthritis.“It’s hard to lose weight, you have to mentally prepare yourself and want it. What worked for me was taking one thing at a time,” said Bradshaw.

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The Pine Curtain, Issue #11, February 10, 2013

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