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How convenience and new technology are changing home exercise
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16 WINTER COATS Keep warm and keep fashionable this winter with these outerwear options
18 EVERGREEN STYLE Explore these timeless wardrobe pieces fit for any season
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Tips to help protect your finances and identity when shopping on the web
Ten reasons why designating beneficiaries when estate planning is important
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
JERRIE WHITELEY “TIME IS THE MOST CREATIVE GIFT OF ALL” The holidays are just around the corner and the crunch is on to find the “perfect gift” for everyone on our list. After living with that pressure for a number of years, I have decided it is simply impossible. Or, rather, it is very possible if one only changes their focus. Time really is the most precious thing that any of us have. Sharing it with loved ones, doing the things that make them feel more comfortable and at peace, is one of life’s greatest pleasures and it generally pays interests instead of costing it. I know we are all super busy (at least that’s what we tell ourselves), but isn’t that the point? Anyone who can spend 30 minutes a day playing on a cell phone or scrolling through social media can put that 30 minutes toward visiting a relative or friend — and probably realize a corresponding uptick in personal satisfaction. I can’t imagine a mother or a grandmother who would ask for another shawl or throw blanket over a nice, long visit with their child or grandchild. Instead of buying dad or grandpa that tie or set of cuff links, how about taking him to see a movie or sitting at home and watching a sporting event together on television? While time seems like a present older folks might enjoy most, it can also work for younger family members. Instead of a new electronic something or another, why not take that youngster fishing or set aside time to garden with them? How about finding out what interests them and setting aside time to have them explain it to you? Some young people love it when older people admit they don’t know everything and let the younger person act as the teacher. These types of gifts are not about being cheap, but are about connection and being more personal. They are about making memories beyond that moment of opening the gift. This is not the season of giving, it is the season of caring and caring doesn’t have to cost a thing but creativity and compassion.
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SIX SOUP RECIPES TO KEEP YOU WARM Chilly nights call for cozy bowls of steaming soup (or stew or chili). Here’s a half a dozen recipes to get you thinking about new ways to make your favorite soups.
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home gyms combine convenience + new technology By Richard A. Todd
A new trend in home gyms is internet-enabled exercise equipment. Several companies are offering bike and elliptical machines that utilize a subscription service that can bring the shared experience into the home. Mikaela Farasyn, a spokesperson Nautilus, Inc., said the primary benefit to having a home gym is convenience. “In the time it takes to go to the gym, you could be finished with
your workout at home,” Farasyn said. “You can also do it anytime you want, without having to worry about how you look or having to wait to use a piece of equipment.” Farasyn also said more people are turning to shorter, more consistent workouts rather than less frequent longer workouts. “The future of fitness is working shorter workouts in throughout the day. Studies show that three 10-min-
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ute bouts of exercise have the same benefits as one continuous 30-minute session,” she said. “When the number one barrier to exercise is time, getting in shorter workouts at home is a surefire solution. You’re not going to go to the gym to do a 20-minute workout, but you can and should do that at home.” Popular exercise equipment brands include Bowflex, Nautilus and Schwinn Fitness, and they all
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HOME offer cardio products like bikes, ellipticals and treadmills. The Boxflex Max Trainer line has been a hot seller for several years, Farasyn said. “Our premium model, the Max Total, is the first Max Trainer with a built in console,” she said. “Among our digital products, the monthly subscription app JRNY (pronounced ‘Journey’) is widely used and enables an enhanced experience on the Max Total, among other Bowflex products.” A new product the company launched this year is the C6, an indoor cycling bike that offers integration with popular third-party apps, such as Peleton and Zwift. The JRNY app uses Bluetooth to provide a customized experience on several models. “First and foremost, people are looking for a piece they will enjoy using frequently,” Farasyn said. “They don’t want it to become the proverbial ‘coat rack,’ going unused after a short time and ending up with buyer’s remorse. The good news is that there have never been more options available, in all
sizes and at all price ranges.” With new technology also comes new ways to experience the exercise itself. “(People) are also looking for different ways to disassociate during their workouts, namely focusing on anything other than the exercise itself,” Farasyn said. “Features that provide this mental diversion include music, coached video workouts (live and previously recorded), the ability to run, ride, etc. on different virtual courses around the world, workouts guided by artificial intelligence and more.” There are a number of benefits to having a home gym beyond just convenience — people want to look better, feel better and live longer. “While weight loss will always be at the top of the list, people are now embracing the myriad ‘non-scale victories’ that are the benefits of exercise,” Farasyn said. “These include increased energy, decreased stress, building lean muscle, helping to avoid injury, better sleep and improved heart health, to name but a few. They
want to add years to their lives as well as life to their years, being able to enjoy their activities of daily living painfree.” When it comes to safety, Farasyn said to have between five to six feet of open space behind the treadmill in case of slip and falls. She advises to never place the back of a treadmill directly against a well. Always be aware of children and pets when running on a treadmill, using an elliptical or riding a bike, and keep pets and children a safe distance from any moving parts at all times. Farasyn offered some advice when shopping for the right machine. “Look for something that you will enjoy, a machine that you can see yourself ideally using several times a week,” she said. “There are so many different options to choose from now. Do a little research to find the perfect machine for you. Read reviews on the internet, watch videos, ask friends. Find something that you can get excited about using for many years to come.”
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As winter months and lower temperatures approach, it’s once again time to bring out the winter coat. However, staying warm during the coldest part of the year doesn’t need to come at the expense of fashion. From parkas on colder nights to a fleece jacket, there are many ways to stay warm and fashionable, said Macy’s representative Lauren Vocelle. Here are some of Vocelle’s suggestions:
1 - HOODED DOWN PARKA An example of this is the Vince Camuto hooded faux-fur-trim down parka. This cozy winter parka features a hooded pick designed with chic faux-fur trim and zippered pockets. It come with a stand collar and removable fur trim.
2 - FAUX-FUR COAT For the look of fur without the guilt, Vocelle suggests the Apparis Eloise faux-fur coat. The coat features a notched collar with a front hook-andeye closure and two slit front pockets.
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For a lighter, sporty look, Vocelle suggested a striped-trim fleece hooded jacket by Tommy Hilfiger. The jacket is made from fluffy sherpa fleece and comes with a drawstring hood and front zipper closure.
An example of this style is the Nautica double-breasted hooded peacoat. This peacoat comes with a double-breasted front and an attached hood. The coat is made from wool and polyester with a polyester lining.
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V-Neck Top The V-neck top, like the short-sleeve ribbed version produced by INC International Concepts, is a staple for any wardrobe. This top comes in a fitted, pullover style and is designed to hit at the hips.
Denim Jacket For the classic denim look, Vocelle suggests the INC International Concepts Denim Trucker Jacket. The jacket comes with a faded wash and classic patch pockets and point collar.
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While styles change from season to season and from one year to the next, some items and looks are timeless. From the standard denim jacket to the classic white tee, there are many pieces that can be combined effortlessly with other items for a fashionable look, according to Macy’s representative Lauren Vocelle. Here are some suggestions:
Cardigan The cardigan sweater is a style that has persisted over the years and is still a staple today. Vocelle suggests the INC International Concepts waffle-stitch cozy cardigan sweater with its open front and ribbed cuffs and hem.
Western Boots A good pair of boots can round off any good outfit. Vocelle recommends the Carlos by Carlos Santana Montana western boots, which feature detail stitching and a zipper closure.
Wristwatch A solid accessory can help finish off any look. For this, Vocelle recommends the Kate Spade New York women’s metro quilted black leather strap watch. This wristwatch features a three-hand quartz moment in a gold-tone stainless steel case. 19
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS HEAD INTO 19TH YEAR WITH NEW LEADERSHIP, HONORS ORIGINAL SUPPORTERS BY JERRIE WHITELEY
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For the past 19 years, from the first Friday after Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve, one of Grayson County’s parks is filled with the light of the holiday season. This year, that tradition continues and it is estimated that more than 550,000 people
have witnessed the Grayson County Holiday Lights. For the first time since its inaugural run, the display is under the direction of a new leader. When Grayson County Purchasing Agent Jeff Schneider retired in
2019 after 25 years with the county, some on the committee responsible for the lights wondered if the county could ever find anyone with the heart for the event that Schneider had displayed through the years — a heart that earned him the
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title of the county’s “Head Elf” in the local media. After a great deal of searching and some negotiations, the county selected Jodi Platt as the new purchasing agent and she became “Elf Service Coordinator” for the Holiday Lights. Platt said she is
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supporter and committee member, Ray Bledsoe. In opening the display, Groff thanked those who have provided donations, one carload at a time, that have kept the power on. “Grayson County is fortunate to have people like you who support these activities,” Groff said. “It always warms my heart to see how generous people are when they come through the display once, twice, or three times (a season).”
In a previous interview, Groff talked about the idea that grew to be the Grayson County Holiday Lights. “I got the idea from a light display in an Austin City park, and I shared the vision with Phil McKenzie at the Mayor Foundation,” Groff said of the beginning of the project. He liked the idea and contacted the Smith Foundation, who bought in to the project and each contributed $75,000.
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relieved to finally have the display open for the season and noted that things are going well. The event that has become a solid Christmas tradition for many people in Grayson County started as the yuletide dream of retired Grayson County Judge Horace Groff. This year, the day after Thanksgiving, Platt opened the 2019 run of the lights with a small ceremony that honored Groff, Schneider and Holiday Lights
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Loy Park was a natural choice for the location because it was already owned by the county, was centrally located between the county’s biggest cities and had easy access from U.S. Highway 75. Schneider estimated that more than 3,000 people have served as volunteers accepting donations at the end of the display. “I’ve always been surprised that we usually have more wanting to volunteer than we can use,” Schneider said in an interview before he retired. “I don’t know of any other situation like this.” That display is generally open from the night after Thanksgiving through Christmas and sometimes into New Year’s Eve, though donations and attendance do drop off sharply after Christmas Eve. The lights come on at 5:30 p.m. and stay lit until 10 p.m. Inclement weather has dimmed the lights for nine nights in those 18 years, with five of those nights happening in 2013. Freezing tempera-
tures are not comfortable for the volunteers who stand outside taking donations, but they do not close the drive through. Freezing temperatures combined with precipitation, however, make getting to and from the display dangerous for both the general public and volunteers, and so results
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in closing the display. Since the route for the display has filled almost all of the available space at Loy Park, the committee in charge of the event have tried to keep things fresh by changing out older displays for new ones each year. In the past, the county could sell some of those
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older displays back to the distributor to get a better price on new ones. That option is no longer available, and the committee had planned a sale of some of the older displays, which was later called off when the team behind Frontier Village decided it wanted some of those displays interspersed throughout the park. As it has for many years, Frontier Village hosted the reception, during which Platt honored Groff, Bledsoe and Schneider for their work with the display. In addition to a warm and dry place to hold the ceremony, the Village provided free goodies and hot chocolate to those who came to celebrate the beginning of another season. The celebration also included a sleigh ride through the lighted displays pulled by a tractor manned by one of the county’s four commissioners. That is just another way the county supports the effort without actually paying for it. Grayson County commissioners have helped the project along through the years by doing everything from working on the roadways to providing labor to put up or take down displays, and are committed to continuing that work in the future. In addition to the crew of volunteers who take up donations each night of the run, the event staff includes one county employee whose job it is to keep the displays running and an off-duty Denison police officer who helps guide traffic and provide extra support for the volunteers. This year’s run started the day after Thanksgiving and will continue through New Year’s Eve.
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SHOPPING ONLINE Online shopping has been on the rise for at least two decades, but by all accounts 2019 has been a banner year for e-commerce. Black Friday online sales hit $7.4 billion and Cyber Monday sales reached a record $9.4 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. And in April, Commerce Department figures showed for the first time in U.S. history that online sales edged past general-merchandise stores, including supercenters, warehouse clubs and department stores. With so many of us making purchases online, especially around the holidays, it’s important to keep a watchful eye on our finances and information.
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a product is in less-than-mint condition and name brand items offered at bargain prices could be counterfeits. “Confirm the online seller’s physical address and phone number in case you have questions or problems,” the FTC says. “And if you get an email or pop-up message that asks for your financial information while you’re browsing, don’t reply or follow the link. Legitimate companies don’t ask for information that way.”
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generally limited to just $50. Reputable sellers should ask for card and finance information directly through their websites or through other trusted platforms like PayPal. And beware of any email requests for information. “Email is not a secure method of transmitting financial information like your credit card, checking account, or Social Security number,” the FTC says. “If you begin a transaction and need to give your financial information through an organization’s website, look for indicators that the site is secure, like a URL that begins with ‘https.’”
KNOW THE SIGNS OF CARD + IDENTITY THEFT The first clue to spotting a stolen card almost always takes the form of unusual and unauthorized purchases, so cardholders are encouraged to regularly monitor their expenses and accounts. But online shopping also opens consumers up to greater risk for identity
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REPORT STOLEN CARDS + ONLINE SHOPPING FRAUD Compromised cards should be reported to the issuer as quickly as possible in order to minimize financial liability. Most companies offer toll-free numbers and 24hour services for such instances. Online shoppers who run into payment and order problems can usually solve the issues at hand by working directly with the seller, buyer, or site operator. If that doesn’t work, consumers can also file complaints with with the Federal Trade Commission, their state Attorney General’s office, the Better Business Bureau and other county and state consumer-protection agencies.
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BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
ARE IMPORTANT Beneficiary designations can provide a relatively easy way to transfer an account or insurance policy upon your death. However, if you’re not careful, missing or outdated beneficiary designations can easily cause your estate plan to go awry. We often complete these designations without giving it much thought, but they’re actually important and deserve careful attention. Here’s why: Beneficiary designations take priority over what’s in other estate planning documents, such as a will or trust. For example, you may indicate in your will you want everything to go to your spouse after your death. However, if the beneficiary designation on your life insurance policy still names your ex-spouse, he or she may end up getting the proceeds.
and executive deferred compensation plans. Because you’re asked to designate beneficiaries on so many different accounts and insurance products, it can be difficult to keep up. However, it’s worth the effort; failing to maintain the beneficiary designation on that 401(k) from three employers ago could mean money will go to the wrong place. When you first set up your estate plan, go over all the designations you previously made and align them with your plan. After that, you should review and update them regularly – a least once a year. Because beneficiary designations are so important, keep these things in mind in your estate planning:
WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM
REMEMBER TO NAME BENEFICIARIES
Here’s a sampling of where you’ll find beneficiary designations: Employer-sponsored retirement plans [401(k), 403(b), etc.], IRAs, life insurance policies, annuities, transferon-death (TOD) investment accounts, pay-on-death (POD) bank accounts, stock options and restricted stock,
If you don’t name a beneficiary, one of the following could occur. The account or policy may have to go through probate court. This process often results in unnecessary delays, additional costs, and unfavorable income tax treatment. The agreement that controls the account or policy
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may provide for “default” beneficiaries. This could be helpful, but it’s possible the default beneficiaries may not be whom you intended. NAME BOTH PRIMARY & CONTINGENT BENEFICIARIES It’s a good practice to name a “back up” or contingent beneficiary in case the primary beneficiary dies before you. Depending on your situation, you may have only a primary beneficiary. In that case, consider whether a charity (or charities) may make sense to name as the contingent beneficiary. UPDATE FOR LIFE EVENTS Review your beneficiary designations regularly and update them as needed based on major life events, such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS Beneficiary designation forms are not all alike. Don’t just fill in names – be sure to read the form carefully. COORDINATE WITH YOUR WILL & TRUST
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Whenever you change your will or trust, be sure to talk with your attorney about your beneficiary designations. Because these designations operate independently of your other estate planning documents, it’s important to understand how the different parts of your plan work as a whole. THINK TWICE BEFORE NAMING IN DIVIDUAL BENEFICIARIES FOR PARTICULAR ASSETS For example, you establish three accounts of equal value and name a different child as beneficiary of each. Over the years, the accounts may grow unevenly, so the children end up getting different amounts – which is not what you originally intended. AVOID NAMING YOUR ESTATE AS BENEFICIARY If you designate a beneficiary on your 401(k), for example, it won’t have to go through probate court to be distributed to the beneficiary. If you name your estate as beneficiary, the account will have to go through probate. For IRAs and qualified retirement plans, there may also be un-
favorable income tax consequences. USE CAUTION WHEN NAMING A TRUST AS BENEFICIARY Consult your attorney or CPA before naming a trust as beneficiary for IRAs, qualified retirement plans, or annuities. There are situations where it makes sense to name a trust – for example if your beneficiaries are minor children, you’re in a second marriage, or you want to control access to funds. Even in cases like these, understand the tax consequences before you name a trust as beneficiary. BE AWARE OF TAX CONSEQUENCES Many assets that transfer by beneficiary designation come with special tax consequences. It’s helpful to work with an experienced tax advisor who can help provide planning ideas for your particular situation. USE DISCLAIMERS WHEN NECESSARY — BUT BE CAREFUL Sometimes a beneficiary may actually want to decline (disclaim) assets on which they’re designated as beneficiary. Keep in mind disclaimers in-
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BY CHAD MANNING WELLS FARGO ADVISORS volve complex legal and tax issues and require careful consultation with your attorney and CPA. NEXT STEPS When creating, updating, or simply reviewing your estate plan, pay attention to your beneficiary designations. Remember, beneficiary designations take precedence over what you may have specified in a will or trust. Put a reminder on your calendar to check your beneficiary designations annually so you can keep them up-to-date. This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Chad F. Manning, Branch Manager, First Vice President – Investments Sherman, TX (903) 893-6656.
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SIX SOUP RECIPES TO KEEP YOU WARM SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA STEW INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos (about 12), rinsed well and halved crosswise
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, stems and seeds removed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4inch cubes (about 3 cups, diced)
1/2 packed cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pearled or semi-pearled farro
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 oz. crumbled goat cheese
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra as needed
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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onion, garlic and salt, and cook for 5 minutes (or until the onion is soft and translucent). Be careful not to burn the garlic here! If it starts to brown, turn down the heat. Add cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatillo puree, vegetable broth, sweet potato and black beans, and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and add farro. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes and farro are tender. Taste and season with a little extra salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with goat cheese and cilantro.
Heat broiler to high. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place tomatillos and jalapeños cut side down on prepared baking sheet. Broil for 8 minutes, turning the baking sheet 180 degrees halfway through cooking time, until tomatillos and jalapeños are softened and charred in spots. Transfer to a food processor or high-speed blender and add cilantro. Process until smooth. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. When oil is hot and shimmering, add
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt
7 cloves garlic
Ground black pepper
1 poblano pepper, stemmed and seeded, chopped
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 (4 oz) can green chile peppers
1 (25 oz) can hominy, drained
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Sliced avocado, to serve
1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Sliced radish, to serve
1 teaspoon ground oregano
Lime wedges, to serve
Cheez-It crackers, to serve
Cilantro leaves, to serve
2 tablespoons apple cider
DIRECTIONS: In a blender, puree onion, garlic, poblano, green chiles, cumin, coriander, oregano, apple cider vinegar and chicken stock until fairly smooth. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the puree and season
with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the chicken thighs and hominy and bring to a boil. Once boiling, skim off any foam that has accumulated at the top. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. Remove the chicken and shred.
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TOMATO SOUP WITH TORTILLA CRISPS Serves 6
2 cups cooked chickpeas (drain and rinse, if canned)
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2 1/2 - 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 lbs tomatoes 1 large white onion, sliced into rounds 1/3 inch thick 4 large cloves garlic, unpeeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano Kosher or sea salt
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Chipotle chile in adobo sauce Canola oil for deep-frying 4 corn tortillas, about 6 inches in diameter 1/3 cup grated Cotija or pecorino romano Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
WITH TOASTED HAZELNUT MILK Serves 6 - 8
INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 large butternut or other winter squash, halved, seeded, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 5 cups filtered water Ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2/3 cup raw hazelnuts, toasted and skinned, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 cups filtered water Extra-virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS: Warm oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until beginning to brown. Stir in garlic, rosemary and salt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until garlic is golden and fragrant. Add squash and water (water should come almost to the top of chopped squash), raise heat and bring to a boil; then cover pot, reduce heat
DIRECTIONS: Preheat broiler and position oven rack about 8 inches from heating element. Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Put tomatoes on one baking sheet and broil, turning as needed, until flesh is soft and skin is charred in spots/splitting, about 20 minutes. Set aside. Put onion slices and garlic cloves on second foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning as needed, until onion is soft and lightly charred on both sides and garlic is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove garlic if it softens before onions. When cool enough to handle, core and peel tomatoes and peel garlic. Put tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth.
to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until squash is tender. Remove from heat, season with pepper to taste, and set aside to cool. Working in batches, scoop the soup into an upright blender and puree on high until smooth and velvety. While the soup cooks, put hazelnuts and water in an upright blender and blend until smooth;
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add tomato puree and oregano, crumbling it between your fingers. Season with salt and cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes to deepen flavor. In the blender, puree chickpeas with 1 cup of broth. Add to tomato mixture along with enough of remaining broth to bring the soup to the consistency you like. Stir until smooth. Season to taste with salt and finely chopped chipotle chile, to taste. Keep the soup warm. In a deep, heavy pot, pour canola oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 375 degrees. Have ready a tray or baking sheet lined with a double thickness of paper towels. While oil is
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pour into a jar and set aside. Once soup is blended, stir in hazelnut milk and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve soup topped with chopped hazelnuts, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. - From “Whole Food Cooking Every Day: Transform the Way You Eat With 250 Vegetarian Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar” by Amy Chaplin (Artisan Books, $40)
heating, stack tortillas and cut them in half, then slice into strips 1/2 inch wide. In small batches, fry tortilla strips in hot oil until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Use a wire-mesh skimmer to keep them moving in the oil so they brown evenly. Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt. Check oil temperature between batches and adjust heat as necessary to keep it at 375 degrees. Reheat soup to serving temperature if needed. Garnish each portion with cotija and cilantro. - From “Wine Country Table: Recipes Celebrating California’s Sustainable Harvest” by Janet Fletcher (Rizzoli, $45)
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ROAST CARROT SOUP WITH SMOKED CHEESE & RYE CRUMBLE 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Serves 8
4 cups vegetable stock
INGREDIENTS:
7 oz smoked hard cheese (such as Gouda or cheddar), grated
2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
Sour cream, to serve
1 teaspoon salt
Pumpkin shoots or other microgreens, to serve (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
RYE CRUMBLE:
1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon butter or grapeseed oil
1/2 tablespoon rapeseed oil 3 slices rye bread or pumpernickel, torn into pea-size pieces
1 large onion, finely diced
DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 410 degrees. To make rye crumble, heat butter and oil in a frying pan over low heat, add bread pieces and fry for 8 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel and set aside. In a large bowl, mix carrots together with salt, spices and oil until evenly coated. Transfer to a large roasting tin and roast for 60 minutes until golden
and browning at edges. Meanwhile, melt butter or oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat, add onion and sauté for 6 minutes, until translucent and soft. Add vinegar and stock and remove from heat. When carrots are ready, transfer them to stockpot and return to heat. Bring the soup to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook gently for 15 minutes, until carrots are soft when pierced, then carefully
transfer to a blender or food processor, together with all but a few tablespoons of the cheese, and blend to a smooth, purée-like consistency. Scatter rye crumble over soup and top with sour cream, remaining cheese and pumpkin shoots, if desired. - From “Baltic: New and Old Recipes From Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania” by Simon Bajada (Hardie Grant, $35)
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4 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed
DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss cauliflower, onion and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread vegetables evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is golden brown. Remove from oven. Place roasted vegetables in a medium-sized saucepan, reserving 1/4 cup of the smallest floret bits and pieces for garnish. Add broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer with the lid on for about 20 minutes,
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or until cauliflower is tender. Remove pan from heat. Blend vegetables to a smooth puree in a blender or immersion blender. While blender is running, add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to emulsify. Stir in heavy cream, if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives and reserved floret pieces. Serves four. - From “The Herbalist’s Healing Kitchen: Use the Power of Food to Cook Your Way to Better Health” by Devon Young (Page Street Publishing Co., $22)
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HEALTH Aesthetics is a growing industry in Texas, and Nourished MedSpa and Wellness Center in Sherman offers a wide range of procedures in the field using cutting-edge technology. The spa, which opened in May of this year, aims to provide advanced, non-invasive
health and beauty procedures to Grayson County. Dr. Jason Carter, M.D. Aesthetic Medicine, said he loves helping people feel their best, and said that’s what Nourished Medspa is all about. “If you aren’t in medicine to make people feel good, you’re in it for the wrong reasons,”
Carter said. “Whether it is heart health, kidney health, whatever the specialty is, we are all about trying to make patients better (and) more functional. That transitions into aesthetics as well.” The spa is all about helping people find their best self, Carter said. He relies
on a number of cutting-edge equipment and procedures to achieve those ends and said he often gets patients from Paris to Gainesville and everywhere in between. Carter said he loves Texoma the area and its people, and that having a personal relationship with his patients is important
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for him. Like any other medical facility, everything starts with a diagnosis. Carter uses a special device that scans a person’s face using three different types of light to find spots, wrinkles, pores and other blemishes the patient may wish to address. Patients are also measured using a 3D scanning machine to create a full 360 degree image of the patient to measure their full body, a more accurate method than just using a tape measure. Before any injections, the doctor uses an AccuVein machine to detect all the patient’s veins to help prevent injecting Botox into a blood vessel. In addition to Botox, testosterone is another popular injection the spa can administer. The spa also has its own laser room that features equipment utilized in hair or tattoo removal, among other benefits. Allergy testing is another preventative measure the spa offers, as well as flu shots and EKG testing. Other features include the spa’s ability to mix what Carter called “IV cocktails” that can be used to inject vitamins and iron infusions to promote health. One of the spa’s popular mixes is used to reduce the effects of a hangover. “Overall, people are talking about aesthetics. It’s growing,” Carter said. “Texas has one of the largest aesthetics industries that I am aware of. We lead the nation in the number of med spas. The environment is a little different in Texas. The spa is primarily for folks who are looking to do non-invasive things to make themselves look and feel better. A lot of our physical appearance impacts our own self-esteem. (When) folks come in, it makes them feel better.” Another popular procedure the spa offers is an anti-aging procedure known as the “vampire facial.” This is done using a process of injecting platelet-rich plasma into the skin. Carter said the procedure was made popular by celebrity Kim Kardashian. “What we will do is draw a vial of their blood,” Carter said. “We will draw their blood into the tube, then spin it down. At the bottom of the tube are red cells and white cells (and) at the top is the serum that has platelets in it. We take those platelets and use them for aesthetic purposes.” Carter said platelets have five growth factors and can be place directly on the skin or injected using a device called a “skin pin”
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to do what is known as micro-needling. He compared the process to the way a golf course injects fertilizer into the soil. A part of the procedure is to push the platelets into the skin using micro-channels to grow new collagen. To ensure the patient’s safety, the blood samples never leave the room. The doctor will draw blood then perform the necessary blood work with the patient still sitting in the chair. Carter said it is done that way to make sure that the patient only gets their own blood. “We want to get people looking and feeling better about themselves,” Carter said. “That involves issues like brightening up the skin,
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taking care of lines and wrinkles, (or) maybe they are looking to ‘open’ their face a little bit by lifting the brow. Sometimes when the brow is depressed you can look tired or fatigued. We can brighten it up to make you look refreshed, like you had a good night’s sleep.” The doctor can also use the same equipment to administer joint injections to alleviate the joint pain in certain patients. Weight loss is another popular health benefit that many come to the facility for. Carter said it is common for people to come to the spa after the holidays for some quick weight loss. He uses a radio frequency machine to burn fat cells by blasting
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them with radio waves and can also provide massage and aroma therapy in the same room. Carter said his entire goal is to make people feel their best, and it all starts with proper skin care. “The first thing is let’s get back to the cellular level, let’s get back to the basic, good skin care regiment,” Carter said. “You can spend all the money in the world on skin care, (even) do plastic surgery, but if you don’t have a good skin care regiment you are shooting yourself in the foot. That is where we start. That is the basis. That is the first stop we make.” For more information, visit www. nourishedmedspa.com or call 903357-5108.
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TURN THE PAGE: TOM WATT STREET SURVIVAL: TACTICS FOR ARMED ENCOUNTERS By Charles Remsberg, Ronald J. Adams, and Thomas M. McTernan
mental preparation that a law enforce-
(misuse of your light is incredibly
ment officer has done to prepare for
dangerous), as well as the proper use
their tour of duty. Mental preparation
of cover and concealment. The final
comes from thinking about how you
component of this mental mindset is
will react under stress during one of
a strong understanding of just how
those dangerous encounters. For
important your command presence is
example, you think about how you
— Is your voice strong or weak? Do
will react in a combatant situation or
you look physically fit or look like an
how you’ll respond if you encounter
easy target? Human nature dictates
an armed suspect and you have to
that during confrontation a person
The book was given to me by my
shoot, or how you will react in that wife early on in my career as a police situation if you are the one shot. officer. This book embedded in me If you are not mentally prepared
will “size up” the officer and decide
the proper mindset to be a police
through your mindset and mental
mental mindset is likely to convince
officer. It started my lifelong training
preparation for these types of circum-
the bad guy that this cop can’t be
on how best to mentally and physi-
stances, the situation you’re involved
easily taken. Each and every one of
cally prepare for those dangerous or
in is not likely to end in your favor.
these components come into play
whether or not they can take on that officer almost immediately. A strong
hazardous situations that we could
Proper mindset dictates that you
all one day find ourselves in. Those
understand and have studied the best
prepared mindset is your first defense
preparations continue to this day.
approach to any dangerous situation,
in every situation.
The mindset I’m referring to is the
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such as the proper use of a flashlight
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during a dangerous encounter and a
INTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING By Jerry Ratcliffe Without a doubt, the most
A very simple analogy explains
influential book of my actual law
the methodology: A good fishing
enforcement career has been
guide reads the signs of where
“Intelligence-Led Policing” by Jerry
the fish are, then casts the line.
Ratcliffe. When I was the Chief of
They are more likely to catch fish
Police in Sherman, I was unsat-
where evidence shows the fish are
isfied with the traditional model
actually located. The same goes
of policing where police officers
with crime. Police officers and
randomly patrolled their beat and
deputies are used most effectively
reactively responded to calls for
where there are known problems
service from citizens. Those patrol
— drugs, robberies, theft, etc.
officers also tried to keep tabs on
— which is why I implemented
those they perceived as the ones
“Intelligence-Led Policing” at Sher-
causing the most harm to our
man P.D. and now at the Grayson
community.
County Sheriff’s Office.
“Intelligence-Led Policing” is
The challenge of changing an
munity. Once that happens, the focus is then on the sergeants and finally
based on empirical data received
agency from reactive (tradition-
the front line officers. This is where
from throughout the entire law en-
al) policing or proactive (intelli-
the biggest challenge comes
forcement organization and is for-
gence-led policing) is the same.
into play. Since the beginning of
warded to an intelligence analyst.
Because it goes completely against
organized policing in our country,
This data is put into a useful format
“what we’ve always done,” the
the front line officer has operated
and used by the Chief or Sheriff in
Chief or Sheriff must first create
with autonomy in regard to who
determining who is actually respon-
an Intelligence Analyst position in
he felt was causing the most harm
sible for causing the most harm to
order to put all of the crime data in
to the community. With intelli-
the community. With this informa-
a usable format. Next comes train-
gence-led policing this changes.
tion, resources (patrol officers and/
ing upper management (captains &
Once the department is trained in
or deputies) are allocated to deal
lieutenants) that the new approach
intelligence-led policing, the entire
with the problems in the commu-
will work in reducing or diminishing
agency becomes an integral part of
nity.
the effects of crime on our com-
an effective crime fighting model.
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CULTURE
IN THE HANDS OF PROVIDENCE By Alice Rains Trulock
At the time of the Civil War, most
A friend of mine told me about “In the Hands of Providence.” Little did I know how much this book, and the subject of the book, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, would come to shape the way I think, do and say about matters of moral importance. Though the book is a biography of a great American hero, it also provides an exceptional narrative of the American Civil War. Because of her extraordinary research skill, author Alice Trulock is able to provide many previously unknown primary sources of information about Col. Chamberlain. Trulock weaves these primary sources throughout the book, which seems to create a first person account of the Civil War with an abundance of reflection on the personal character of Col. Chamberlain.
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for his troops (as well as for the
people felt that it would end quickly.
Confederate enemy), and finally, his
It didn’t, and at the end of the first
personal integrity. In addition to his
year of the war, Chamberlain left
stellar military career, he went on to
his academic position at Bowdoin
serve as a four term governor for
College in Bangor, Maine to join the
the state of Maine.
Union Army. He was commissioned
There are many examples of his
as a colonel and formed the Twenti-
compassion for his troops, but one
eth Maine Volunteers. He is recog-
incident that reverberated with me
nized by historians to be the person
clearly set him apart as an excep-
that turned the tide of the Battle of
tional leader. As a commander, he
Gettysburg by repelling a strong
was assigned a group of mutinous
Confederate attack on the left flank
Union soldiers. He was told by his
of the Union Army. When his Union
commanders to get the best out
troops were out of ammunition, he
of these soldiers that he could and
ordered a bayonet attack on the
to shoot them on the spot if they
charging Confederate troops, thus
didn’t work. His first realization of
ending the immediate threat. He
these troops was how badly they
was awarded the Congressional
had been mistreated prior to his
Medal of Honor for his actions.
command. He ordered they be fed,
Throughout the book, Col.
properly clothed, and taken care
Chamberlain’s personal attributes
of. His actions led to the loyalty of
and character are very well de-
many of these men, some of whom
fined. Though you are not likely
went on to become some of the
to hear Col. Chamberlain’s name
best troops under his command. In
mentioned with the great generals
his memoirs, Trulock found Cham-
named Grant and Sherman, it is
berlain’s true belief on this matter
his attributes and character that led
when he wrote, in part, “the way to
General U.S. Grant to pick, then
ensure the efficiency of the army
General Chamberlain to accept, the
is to keep the men in the best
surrender of General Lee’s army at
possible condition, physically and
Appomattox, Virginia.
morally.”
Though there are many things
My leadership creed is based on
about Chamberlain that stood out
this book, along with a few others,
to me, what I admired most about
but this book best captures the
the man is his leadership, his
attributes I strive to attain both pro-
courage under fire, his compassion
fessionally and personally.
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