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Flow ENTERTAINMENT FASHION LIFESTYLE
AN INSIDE LOOK AT
ONE OF THE TOP SPAS
IN THE METROPLEX
BEAUTIFUL
SAVANNAH, TEXAS
ON THE COVER:
KATIE MCCUTCHEON
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Ruthie Foster at
The Kessler
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Resort Style Living
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Zen & The Pure Spa
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Katie McCutcheon
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Peep toe Madness
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Scenes from
The Celebrity
Fashion
Experience
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GCB: Good Christian…
Blondes?
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Who’s Got
The Voice
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Is Facebook
good or bad
for your
social life?
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Studying
Abroad
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From the Editor
THE FLOW WITHIN YOU
We all have a flow within us. The word flow has over twenty different mean-ings (leave it to the English language to be as difficult as possible), and one of these meanings is ‘to rise’ or ‘to arise’. What does this to mean and how does this apply to Dallas? We all have a flow: a smooth and graceful continuity within us. It is the way that we walk. It is the way that we talk. It is the way that we travel through our day, and it is the way that we handle the everyday events and happenings in our lives. Your flow is the rate in which you step, the tempo of your arm swings, the rate of speed you drive, and the rhythm in which you eat. Have you paid attention to your flow? What does your flow says about you?
We all came into this world with a flow, whether natural birth or C-section, there was a flow in which you were birthed into this world and from that moment, your lifestyle was created. Your passions, your love, your purpose, how you talk. You name it, and it all started from that divine push that started your flow of life. The end result is the life you live now. What do you do for fun? What music do you listen to? What does your lifestyle look like now? Do you live in a condo, apartment, house, loft, ranch, or a mansion? Do you dine out or cook in? What does your living envi-ronment look like? What does your house say about you? Even better, what does your hair and attire say about you? Do you prefer neutral colors or brights? Do you wear trends or set your own style and fashion pace? We are here to help you identify, establish and perfect that flow within you! It’s yours and unique just to you, just like your fingerprint. So, allow us the opportunity to expose you to a new flow- Dallas Flow.
Dallas has its own tempo and it includes Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Fashion. Here at Dallas Flow Magazine(DFM) our mission is simple: DFM is a free lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion maga-zine that delivers passionate, creative, and complete coverage of the Dallas Metropolis in which it is published. Our Vision is to be the magazine that best understands and satisfies the lifestyle, entertain-ment, and fashion needs of all readers in Dallas. We will expose you to new lifestyle genres, upscale living varieties, couture and high fashion at its finest, and the preeminent of entertainment that Dallas has to offer. Allow us to help you define your flow, as we document Dallas at its best, in its prime, and in its unique flow.
Join us every month for social topics, relationship advise, fashion police guidance, and home décor suggestions for the classy, upscale, and high profile. From million dollar condos, to fashion shows that draw in international press…. Dallas Flow will be there… for you!
Your Editor in Chief,
Jennifer Hobson
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ABC hints at B-word in 2
new shows about wom-
en; first in US to tease
term in title
LOS ANGELES — B doesn’t just stand for broad-casting at ABC.
The network uses the letter as an abbreviation for
“bitch” in the title of its new Wednesday night
sitcom “Don’t Trust the B---- in Apt. 23.” ABC’s
prime-time soap “GCB” is based on the book
“Good Christian Bitches,” although it says the B
actually stands for “belles.”
Both shows, which are about women and aimed at female audiences, may have started out with the complete B-word in their titles, but the net-work abbreviated it before introducing the shows to advertisers.
Paul Lee, president of the ABC Entertainment Group, said in January that “on broadcast televi-sion, as it turns out, that isn’t a word you want to use in the title.”
Broadcast standards allow the word on TV, and its
use has tripled in the last decade, but these are
the first American shows to tease with B’s in their
titles.
“Dallas” Is Back
The one and only Dallas is back with more delicious drama. JR, Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing return to the ranch with secrets, schemes and betrayals. This time, they're joined by the next generation of Ewings, who take ambition and deception to a wick-ed new level. The battle for power, love and South-fork erupts in the new Dallas premiering Wednes-day, June 13 at 9/8c on TNT.
The new Dallas stars Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo and Bren-da Strong, and they will be joined by iconic stars Pat-rick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing.
The explosive rivalry between brothers J.R. and Bob-by (Duffy) now lives on through another generation, with the future of the family fortune in the hands of the Ewing offspring: cousins John Ross Ewing (Henderson), the son of J.R. and ex-wife Sue Ellen (Gray), and Christopher Ewing (Metcalfe), the adopt-ed son of Bobby.
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'Dancing with the Stars' reveals season 14 cast
SJP to fill Demi Moore's role in 'Lovelace' Now that Demi Moore is focusing on re-covery, the crew of "Lovelace" has made
swift work of finding a replacement.
Moore, 49, was supposed to play Gloria Steinem in the project, one of the two bi-
opics in the works about adult actress Linda Lovelace. But amid reports that she'd been rushed to the hospital last
week, Moore's rep told CNN that she was
pulling out of the project.
"Demi has chosen to seek professional
assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health," her rep said at the time. "She looks forward to getting
well and is grateful for the support of her
family and friends."
In the meantime, "Sex and the City" star
Sarah Jessica Parker will be taking Moore's place in the film, which is being directed by "Howl" duo Rob Epstein and
Jeffrey Friedman.
Amanda Seyfried stars in the project as the titular adult film star, with James
Franco portraying a younger version of Playboy titan Hugh Hefner and Adam Brody as adult actor Harry Reems. Pro-
duction on the project is said to have
kicked off in late December.
The upcoming season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" could be the most difficult yet for the popu-lar series.
"Dancing" once ruled the Monday night ratings roost, but with NBC starting to show muscle with "The Voice," the Tom Bergeron-hosted affair is fac-ing pressure to step it up for its 14th season, espe-cially after critics took umbrage with the series' lack of star power in recent seasons.
So who will be hoofing it up for season 14? This season's stars, revealed this morning on ABC's "Good Morning America," are:
Jack Wagner - The soap star, who currently appears on "The Bold and the Beautiful," is also quite the golfer, having won the American Century Celebrity Golf Classic on two occasions.
Melissa Gilbert - The TV icon played "Half Pint" Laura Ingalls on "Little House on the Prairie."
Donald Driver - The 13-year NFL veteran is the all-time receptions leader in Green Bay Packers histo-ry, and was selected to play in four Pro Bowls.
William Levy - Levy is a popular telenovela actor who appeared in the music video for Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Into You."What do you think of this season's "Dancing" cast? Season 14 will kick off on Monday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET with a two-hour premiere.
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From nail polish to sun glasses. It's all about Orange! Lets explore how to wear it:). OH MY!
What I "LOVE" about orange is that it comes in a lot of different shades! You can "Rock It" very BRIGHT or you can tone it down to a more coral shade.
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'COLOR BLOCKING' this summer is a MUST! or switch it up with other colors and make it look 'FESTIVE!!!!
For the summer guys are rocking this look as well. Love it! From sporty to casual to a semi formal suit, you can find an outfit in completely orange. ROCK IT!
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by Jasmine McGee
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A round this
time of year,
nail salons
throughout
Dallas are
booming with business. Of
course they are always hav-
ing customers coming and
going, but as the weather
warms up ladies throughout
the city are reeving up for
the biggest event of the
year, “peep toe madness.”
Peep toe madness is that time of year when fasho-
nistas begin putting their Uggs in the back of their
closets, and they embark on the rigorous task of
making room for their new spring wardrobe. Any
fashionable lady knows that it’s quite the fashion
faux pas to be caught dead wearing winter boots in
spring. Unless you live in a place that has snow year
round, then there is no excuse for wearing winter
boots in spring. Yes, wearing Uggs in spring is oc-
casionally viewed as chic (or daring), but it’s far
from trendy. And any fabulous fashionista knows
that spring is that time of year when you can be dar-
ing, but it’s more fun with colorful peep toe shoes.
Every year the color for the season is changing, but
this year designers & fashion enthusiasts across the
world are swimming in a vibrant selection of colors.
You always want to make sure you have a basic
black shoe, a nude heel, and a daring pop of color in
your wardrobe. But this year peep toe madness is all
about vibrant patented pumps in hues of tangerine,
cabaret, solar power, sweet lilac, sodalite blue,
cockatoo, driftwood, and bellflower. The colors this
season allow for a sexy sophistication infused with a
flirtatious exotic vibe.
Spring is all about finding that rejuvenation, sereni-
ty, and ultimate relaxation. Shoes say a lot about
your personality, but also the mood you’re in. Opt-
ing for bright colored shoes let others know you’re
an uplifting spirit, innocently flirtatious, and a dar-
ing soul ready for a new adventure. But you can
easily pair a sexy pair of black Louboutin shoes
with a colorful baby doll dress and still make a bold
statement.
Remember ladies, simplicity is often key. Pick one
bright pattern somewhere on your outfit and then
choose accordingly what works and doesn’t.
Peep toe madness is all about finding the right style
for you. Gladiator sandals may work for some la-
dies, and others may prefer a pair of chunky wedg-
es. There are so many different styles to choose
from this season, and it’s all about finding the right
shoe that shows off your mood. You can easily
show off your daring side by wearing a fabulous
pair colorblocked heels by Fendi. But if you want
to opt for a more primitive & organic look, then buy
a pair of Burberry woven sandals. If you want to
keep it sleek, sexy, and still exude luxury, then
make sure you have a pair of pointed toe heels in
your closet. You can never go wrong with a pair of
Louboutin shoes.
But oh, lets not forget that peep toe madness isn’t
just about “peep toe shoes.” It’s all about bringing
out that energetic spirit that has been under layers of
sweaters, boots, and scarves. Winter often tries to
kill every fashionistas spirit, but spring is that mo-
ment of glory in which any woman can reach her
maximum fashion potential.
So whether you decide to wear a pair of woven
wedges, gladiator sandals, pointed toe heels, or a
good old fashioned sandal, remember that peep toe
madness is your time to grab your girlfriends, a lat-
te, head to the mall, and embrace your shoe obses-
sion! If you see a neon pink shoe or an exotic tange-
rine heel staring at you from the display case, don’t
shy away from it. Try something new! In the end,
you’ll be glad that you pushed yourself to experi-
ence a new style, and in the end, you might actually
love it!
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Old Friends,
I f the Kessler had a voice, it would be Ruthie Foster. An eclectic mix of genres, deeply pas-
sionate and yet playful, sounds of a bygone era floating over modern notes, and a downright
funky side, you have pretty much summed up both the artist and the venue. You would be hard pressed to find a
more perfectly matched duo. Texas native Ruthie Foster defies description and refuses to be stamped into any one
particular musical category, while the Kessler hosts such a wide variety of performers, and puts incredible empha-
sis on local, and community talent, it is difficult to compare it to any other music oriented venue. It was over the
St. Patrick’s Day weekend Ruthie Foster greeted her new found friend for the second time in just over six months.
Playing selections from past albums, and from her latest release this year, Let It Burn, Ruthie Foster’s voice
drenched the standing room only crowd with jazzed up country, gospel infused rock, and soul covered ballads.
Ruthie Foster at the Kessler
New Friends:
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Without a bad seat, or place to stand, in the house, the intimacy and flawless acoustics of the venue al-
lowed fans not only to hear Ruthie Foster’s music, but to feel it deep in their blues hungry soul.
The restoration of the Kessler began less than three years ago, but the history of the theater sings out like
one of Ruthie Foster’s songs. Lively, diverse, and sometimes tragic, the Kessler begins life in the midst of
World War Two as a stylish one screen movie theater. Owned by Gene Autry from the late forties until
the early fifties, the Kessler then became property of United Artists until 1957, when a devastating tornado
ripped through Dallas, destroying much of the building. Five years later, the Kessler was resurrected as a
church, until tragedy struck again, this time in the form of a catastrophic fire that essentially left only a
burnt out shell. The last use of the former theater was in
the form of a retail shop until the late seventies, where the
Kessler stood, boarded up, essentially abandoned for
more than thirty years. Ed- win Cabaniss, investor and
Oak Cliff resident, finally breathed life into the historic
landmark in 2009, taking on Dallas local, a man synony-
mous with everything music, Jeff Liles as artistic director.
Together, the two created a music and dance studio, gal-
lery, venue, and most im- portantly, a gift to the com-
munity in the form of an old friend restored.
Hanging out with an old friend is how it feels to hear
Ruthie Foster at the Kessler. Her voice belies her only forty plus years on this earth, sounding more like an
old spirit who has lived as long as the Kessler. Since her debut at the age of fourteen in her church choir,
Ruthie has been immersed in music. Even a stint in the Navy led Ruthie to join a band inside the service.
After the Navy, touring, and even living in New York for a time, eventually Ruthie came back to Texas,
settling down in Austin. Picking a favorite song from any one of the six albums to her credit is impossible.
Even picking a favorite album would still be a difficult task. Let It Burn rings out with longing in the song
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Welcome Home, stuns with a gorgeous rendition of Ring Of Fire, and sparkles in Aim For The Heart, a
song Ruthie originally pitched to Bonnie Raitt, who, for thankful, lucky, Foster fans, turned it down. Get-
ting a chance to hear this Grammy nominated musician at the Kessler was a jewel in the crown of con-
certs.
The Kessler, also capturing
multiple awards of its own,
including Preservation Dal-
las, Preservation Achieve-
ment Award in 2011, Best
Live Music Venue in 2011,
and the People’s Choice
Winner, Best Performing
Arts Venue in 2010, stands
as a glorious beacon of re-
newal, not just in the Oak
Cliff neighborhood but, in such a contemporary city of Dallas, a uncovered gem of history. Plan an even-
ing at one of the many concerts happening soon, such as the Cinco De Mayo event that runs from May 3rd
to May 5, featuring such acts as Austin-based rock group Del Castillo and Denton, and the ensemble of
Texas-based Mariachi Quetzal. Or later on in the month, May 24th, Eric Nadel, who has served as the
Texas Rangers Radio Announcer for the last 34 years, is partnering with CONTACT, a non-profit organi-
zation dedicated to helping teens to seniors facing daily life-challenges, to celebrate his birthday. The
benefit concert will star Daphne Willis, who opened for Ruthie Foster, and the Ray Johnston Band, al-
ways a Dallas favorite. Bring some old friends, and get ready to meet some new ones.
Allison Smith is a freelance writer and educator living in the DFW area.
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GCB:
Good
Christian…
Blondes?
ABC’s new hit T.V. show is
capturing viewers and
taking them on a crazy
ride filled with praise and
drama. Good Christian Belles, formally known as Good
Christian B*****s, first aired March 4, 2012 on ABC.
Not sure of how the series would pan out after fol-
lowing the nearly decade long series of Desperate
Housewives on Sunday nights, GCB has caught the
attention of millions of Americans every week.
The series centers around the life Amanda Vaughn,
played by Leslie Bibb who has stared in movies such
as Law Abiding Citizen and Talladega Nights: The
Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Vaughn has recently lost her
wealthy husband in a car accident with a woman he
was having an affair with.
After the tragedy of losing her husband and discov-
ering that he had been stealing money from inves-
tors for more than five years, Amanda Vaughn packs
her things and her children, and move back home to
Highland Park, Texas to live with her opinionated
yet classy mother.
After moving back home to Texas, Vaughn crosses
paths with a few high school “frenemies”. A few of
her classmates include Carlene Cockburn played by
Kristin Chenoweth who has starred The Pink Pan-
ther, Stranger than Fiction, and Four Christmases),
Sharon Peachum played by Jennifer Aspen(Vanilla
Sky, A Very Brady Sequel, Mr. Woodcock), and
Heather Cruz, played by Marisol Nichols( 24, Can’t
Hardly Wait, Scream 2) who eventually forgave
Vaughn for her actions in high school stating that
“The Lord forgives,” but still joins Cockburn and
Peachum in an attempt to poor on revenge. Hence,
Good Christian B*****s.
Amanda Vaughns mother, Elizabeth Stopper, played
by Annie Potts (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,
Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story), is single,
but not alone by any means. She is well involved in
the high profile and high-class society of Highland
Park, as well as her participation in the church.
Preaching forgiveness in the church, but outside the
church still subtly dishing out what vengeance you
can against someone who once made your life mis-
erable may seem a little hypocritical. Is the show
taking low-blows at the Christian faith?
Watch Sunday nights at 10/9c on ABC to find out.
Cortney Haygood
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D riving up to the arched gates of
the master-planned community
of Savannah, Texas, located on U.S. 380, about
five miles west of the Dallas North Tollway, I
have a sudden urge to kick off my work shoes,
don a pair of flip-flops, and throw on a swimsuit.
It may be the enormous private water park,
equipped with two giant tube slides, the cascad-
ing, fifteen foot, rock waterfall, or the massive
clubhouse with its own private theater, greeting
me as I arrive, that gives me this overwhelming
feeling as if I have just arrived on vacation, how-
ever, glancing around at the unique homes which
circle around this towering center, proves other-
wise. Although Savannah may seem like a holi-
day retreat, make no mistake, while this may be
premier, resort-style, living, it also stands as a
deeply rooted community that boasts something
for everyone. A Huffines Communities Development, built only eight
years ago and carved out of open land in the 380 corridor,
Savannah now has a population of over five thousand.
Each house in this community, by builders such as Grand
Homes, LionsGate Homes, Grand Homes, Nathan Carlisle
Homes, and History Maker Homes, has a very distinctive
style, elegant architectural details, and well laid out floor
plans. The original concept of the community was fash-
ioned after both Southern and Cape Cod styles, but newer
construction also incorporates an Austin, Texas look, with
brick, natural wood, and stone work. Just recently, Nathan
Carlisle Homes began construction on Savannah’s active
adult community for the fifty-five plus set, Isabella Village.
This area of the community offers single story homes and 2
models with optional 2nd floor game rooms, plus a separate
Amenity Center, specifically for these residents. When
people hear the words “complete community” they may
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think of cookie cutter homes, where it becomes impossible to
distinguish one house from another, but this is definitely not
the case in Savannah. The variety of designs available offer a
multitude of houses available for any taste, and owner’s needs,
and the prices ranging from the $140's to the $300's, make it
accessible to a wide scope of budgets.
Despite the variety of elegant and charming homes available,
the real draw to Savannah is the amenities and the community
spirit. Aside from the private water park, the Junior Olympic
swimming pool, separate adult pool, and the over eighteen
parks scattered about the neighborhood that include fishable
ponds, the community also features tennis courts, a regulation
baseball field, basketball court, and a soccer field. The club-
house itself offers a three story workout facility, conference
rooms, a spectacular cathedral ceiling sitting area, a breathtak-
ing library with fireplace, a private theater which can accom-
modate up to seventy people, a café area, and a commercial
kitchen for both catering and community events. The commu-
nity also features and exemplary Denton ISD neighborhood
school, Savannah Elementary for kindergarten through to
grade five, and while kids may be sold on the waterpark, par-
ents will definitely be sold on the fact their children can bike or
walk to school located right in the community.
The jewel in the crown of Savannah, however, is the energetic
role the residents and Homeowners Association play to create a
one of a kind community. A full-time activities director helps
organize the many neighborhood activities and events that take
place, such as pancake breakfasts, baseball games, and pool
parties. The events staff always tries to host one event a
month, and ensures there is always something for everyone.
According to Chellie Feathers, one of the onsite Huffines team
members, residents are all very active in the community, and it
is the kind of place where everyone knows their neighbors.
Families with young children make up a large part of this com-
munity, but there are also many empty-nesters, singles, and
working couples, creating a very dynamic make-up of resi-
dents.
The attraction for prospective Savannah residents may be the
resort-style living, a place where you can live and play in top
notch, well maintained facilities, but the community feel, that
is so very evident when walking around the neighborhoods,
where families watching their children on the playgrounds, or
single people jogging to the gym to workout, wave welcoming-
ly, is what will have buyers calling this their home.
Allison Smith is a freelance writer and educator
living in the DFW area.
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W ith extremely high ratings,
and high profile coaches,
The Voice is making a
name for itself giving weekly reasons as to
why their outshine other singing competi-
tion shows.
With over 25 million viewers during the season
premiere, The Voice has become one of the na-
tion’s most intriguing singing competition shows.
Differing from shows such as American Idol and X
Factor, The Voice is truly about what it says…the
voice. American Idol gives any contestant an op-
portunity, whether they are phenomenal or
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whether they are not good at all. To audition for The Voice, it is a necessity to have background and legiti-
mate experience in your back pocket. So bad auditions aren’t what brings viewers in. When first audition-
ing, contestants are singing to the back of chairs, proving that it’s not always all about appearance.
After a couple episodes of bothersome and rather awkward auditions, American Idol loses viewers. After
all, that’s what most claim their reasoning is as to why they watch American Idol; to see the judges insult
and pick on the less talented participants, and in some sense, that shows a lack of professionalism.
But oh no, not The Voice. The Voice requires true talent, and that is why their popularity continues to sky
rocket on a weekly basis.
Well renowned pop singers Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine along with R&B/Pop sensation Ceelo
Green and country star Blake Shelton are the four coaches who all have previous fame before joining the
show.
The Voice starts off with the “blind auditions” in which the four coaches chose their teams, and for the
rest of the season they coach them and form bonds and relationships with them, which heightens the
competition.
The competition is now in the quarter-final stages where judges will have to send home at least one of
their team members. Last week, contestants Jesse Campbell from team Christina and Jordis Unga from
team Blake were eliminated. America saved Chris Mann leaving Ashley De La Rosa and Lindsey Pavao to
sing for their lives. Christina Aguilera decided to send Lindsey Pavao packing, which leaves Ashley De La
Rosa and Chris Mann fighting for their place in the finals. From team Blake, Jermaine Paul was saved,
which left Raelynn and Erin Willet to duke it out for the finals. In the end, Erin Willet was too much dis-
may, let go.
This week, it was Team Adam and Team Cee-lo who had their final four contestants battling it out on
stage.
Jamar Rogers, James Massone, Cheesa, and Juliet Simms are the four contestants left on Team Cee-lo and
sang their hearts out on tonight’s show as well as Katrina Parker, Mathai, Tony Lucca, and Pip from Team
Adam, leaving coaches Adam Levine and Cee-lo Green with a difficult decision to make in their instant
elimination.
Gritting their teeth, Adam Levine eliminated Pip and Cee-lo eliminated Pip, shrinking their teams down to
three.
Watch Tuesday night on NBC at 8/7c to see who gets saved by America and who will have to lay their
voices on the line in hopes that they will receive immunity from their coaches.
And give your hearing senses a little tingle Monday nights on NBC at 8/7c to watch the semi-finals and
see who makes it one step further on winning The Voice.
Cortney Haygood ([email protected]) Student at University of Texas at Arlington
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Katie
McCutcheon
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Red locks like Julia Roberts, legs like the Nile River, and the spirit of a Pastor Gra-ham grandchild, Katie is a force to be reckoned with in the Dallas market. She has taken the city by storm and has longevity painted on her forehead. Not just a dumb model, this gal is educated, mannered, morale, and talented. She is a professional volleyball player with international experience (and legs to prove it), a fashion and print model, and a professional at her best. Her name…. most call her the ‘Tall Red Head’, but to us she is our cover model for the Dallas Flow Magazine. We sat with Katie to ask her about her uniqueness and her career. She is unique like no other, and we are the first to bring you a feature on the budding talent. She is represented by Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited, an agency in Portland, Oregon and managed by Hobson Management in Dallas Texas. You have seen her in a plethora of fashion shows in Dallas including Fire & Ice, as featured on Good Morning Texas in Sep-tember 2011. Allow us to introduce Miss Katie:
DFM: Well Hello Miss Katie! We have been seeing your image all over Dallas; you are a very busy gal. You recently were cast as a mermaid for a commercial print ad. Tell us about this.
KM: Yes, It’s a print ad for Mikes Hard Lemonade, coming out in June.
DFM: So, tell us about your career as a professional volleyball player. When did you start? What team have you played for?
KM: I graduated from University of Arkansas, Little Rock and went straight to Croatia to play. Last season, I played in Italy with my team.
DFM: When did you decide you wanted to model?
KM: My modeling debut was kind of accidental. My mom volunteered me without asking and I was on the Jan. 2005 cover of Horse& Rider magazine.
DFM: Wow! That is amazing that you just fell into modeling. So, how has being an athlete helped you in being a model?
KM: It's actually limited me to doing more fitness modeling then anything because I have a lot of muscle tone. And, beefy arms don't look great in Vogue :-) but I'd love to bring beefy "in"!!
DFM: You’re not the average ‘industry standard’ model: blonde hair, size 0-3, etc.. Do you
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think this has been an advantage or disad-vantage for you?
KM: That I'm bigger than most of the girls? I'd say disadvantage because it’s unlikely that I could do high fashion with the muscle tone that I have, when a skinny girl could do fit-ness as well.
DFM: What future projects do you have on the table in fashion and volleyball?
KM: God has blessed the mess out of me in volleyball and modeling. I just take opportuni-ties as they come. God willing, I have a lot to look forward to.
DFM: What advice would you give to aspiring models, who are also athletes or perhaps not the industry standard model size?
KM: I just try to be relatable. There are so many different shapes and sizes of women and we tend to see a certain type always in the spot light. My advice would be, be who God made you because you're never going to be someone else. If you work hard, stay healthy, and keep God first, you can do any-thing you want to do!
~Jennifer Hobson
Editor-In-Chief
Dallas Flow Magazine
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“Is Facebook
good or bad for
your
social life?”
by Kelly Craig
F acebook as a social media
should benefit our social
lives right? It seems to be
that this is not always the case. Be-
tween miscommunication, public dis-
plays of couples coming together and
breaking up, pressure to constantly
have something clever to say or an in-
teresting experience to show off in your
pictures, how much good is Facebook
really doing to your social life?
It is true that Facebook connects us in ways that we
have never been able to before. We can now keep in
touch with friends and family who have moved
away, without awkward silences in phone calls or
through the lengthy process of snail mail. Facebook
helps us organize our groups of friends, getting mes-
sages out to specific people in the blink of an
eye. We can invite people to events that we are
holding without writing out invitation after invita-
tion or making phone call after phone call (sure there
is mass texting, but who really likes those?). Face-
book clearly has made it more convenient for us to
communication with one another.
Although easy, how accurate is this form of commu-
nication? Meaning, facial expression, and body lan-
guage are lost through written forms of communica-
tion whether that be snail mail, fax, texting, and the
quickest form of them all, Facebook chat. Through
each of these means, many of the traits that would
make up a great active listener cannot be done. As
Steven Littlejohn and Kathy Domenici explain in
their book, Communication, Conflict and the Man-
agement of Difference, active listening takes four
parts, one of which is to “pay attention to nonverbal
cues.” How can this be done if you cannot see the
person? Even through video chat, a person could be
distracted on their computer or focusing on some-
thing else in the room. Although the exact percent-
age is debatable, researchers agree that a staggering
percentage of communication is nonverbal, some-
thing that is lost from keyboard to computer screen.
Facebook is a social media that will always be in the
lives of this generation. Even without an account, a
person does not make it through a week without
something being referenced to Facebook or seeing a
“Like Us on Facebook” sign. It has given us another
portal to communicate and ease the management our
social lives, but let’s not forget to keep the serious
talks to face-to-face interaction. Breaking up a rela-
tionship over Facebook may not result in a physical
slap in the face, but its sure not a mature and respect-
able way to leave things.
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Karson's Clothier
818 N. Hwy 67 Suite #102-A
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
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Dallas Dining
Do you enjoy live entertainment with your dining?
Enjoy these fine restaurants with excellent entertainment that will please
every taste.
Arthur's Steak & Seafood - Addison 15175 Quorum Drive ; Addison, TX US 75001 (972)-385-0800
Arthur's serves prime aged steaks and fresh seafood in a glamorous and elegant setting. Live Pi-
ano entertainment adds to the already sumptous atmosphere and the four curtained rooms are
popular for romantic dining.
Bruno's Ristorante - Irving 9462 N. MacArthur; Irving, Texas 75063 972-556-2465
You will be delighted with the romantic atmosphere, excellent cuisine, pleasant service, and the
beautiful view of the canals in this great Valley Ranch location on MacArthur just north of LBJ.
Live piano music, featuring Mike
Coldewey, will make your dining experience a memo-
rable one, not just for the food but for the ambience he
creates.
RESTAURANTS
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Lavendou - Far North Dallas
190009 Preston Road; Dallas, Tx 75225 972-249-1911
On Thursday's, join our vocalist and French guitarist on Lavendou's enchanting patio for a relax-ing evening.
India West Fine Dining & Lounge - Addison
5290 Belt Line Road #114; Dallas, TX 75254 972-503-5000
India West features live jazz every Friday and Saturday evening. Join us for a relaxing evening of
dinner and jazz.
Steve Fields Steak and Lobster - Plano
5013 W. Park Blvd.; Plano, TX 75093 (972) 596-7100
View our website www.SteveFieldsRestaurant.com for our current drink special and upcoming
events.
Bavarian Grill - Plano
221 West Parker Road; Ruisseau Village; Plano, Texas 75023 (972) 881-0705
Bavarian Grill offers live music nightly. We have live accordion music Tuesday thru Saturday 7-
10pm and on Tuesdays we also have Bavarian Bier Jazz (Dixieland) 7-10pm.
Avanti Ristorante - Uptown/McKinney
2720 McKinney Avenue; Dallas, Texas 75204 214-871-4955
Avanti Ristorante offers a small and intimate dining room with a sleek, uptown bistro atmosphere
convenient to the McKinney Avenue Trolley line. The menu features Northern and Southern Ital-
ian dishes made with fresh seafood, steaks, veal and pasta. Avanti Ristorante offers live jazz
nightly.
Citrus Bistro - Dallas
5930F Royal Lane; Dallas, TX 75230
Located at the SW corner of Preston and Royal, Citrus Bistro Seafood offers creative and origi-
nal cuisine by chef Didier Viriot. The small dining room allows chef Didier to bring you an
exceptional experience, giving the attention that is necessary to make everything run to
perfection.
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Zen and the Art of Pure Spa and Salon
By Allison Smith
T ypically, spas have been a place for pampering and calm
relaxation, but the increasing demand of clients expecting more
long-term outcomes from their treatments has invoked a new gener-
ation of businesses crossing the feel-good indulgence clients ex-
pect, with the long-term visible effects customers want. While
many spas offer a few medically infused techniques into their rep-
ertoire of treatments, or offer a few pampering facials along with a
full range of cosmetic medical procedures, there are few spas in the
Dallas area that offer the complete package. Pure Spa and Salon is
one such spa that offers a full range of skin, body, and hair services,
along with long-term cosmetic medical procedures practiced by a
board certified physician.
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Tucked away on East Mockingbird Lane, at the
edge of the University Park neighborhood, the mi-
nute you open the door to Pure Spa and Salon a
calming drift of herbal and coconut aromas draw
you in. You will find Minna Taylor at the spa on
any given day, quietly scurrying about, ensuring
everything is perfection. Dallas Flow sat down with
Minna, to find out the plans for the future of this top
rated spa in the city.
Since taking over Pure Spa and Salon in Novem-
ber of last year, what changes have you made to
the spa, and what concepts do you foresee insti-
tuting that will separate you from other salons?
When we took over the spa we made some physical
changes, but we really wanted to concentrate on
keeping the best of the best technicians. Each one of
our staff comes highly recommended, and all our
technicians have seven plus years of experience.
We currently have eight massage therapists, three
estheticians, three hairstylists, and two full time
manicurists and pedicurists, each one of them the
best in their field. I think the incorporation of both
the medical side along with the spa amenities, is
what separates us from other day spas. We are the
complete package. You come to our spa and you
can have your hair done, get a massage, or a facial,
and having the medical services available is a huge
plus for those who want that option of maybe con-
sidering something a little more permanent than
what they already are currently having done. We
also have our Waterhouse available, complete with
whirlpool, steam cave, and rain shower. Very few
day spas can offer this kind of service. We are al-
ways looking forward to see what is out there, what
are the trends, what is hot right not, and we try to
make sure that we bring that to Pure.
What are your most popular services at present?
Definitely our massage bookings, and our Pure Re-
newal Facial. The Pure Renewal facial really leaves
your skin glowing. The mushroom mask we apply
during the treatment really helps to reduce pore size
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and smooth out fine wrinkles, your skin looks and
feels firm and smooth.
You Tweeted a special on a coconut lime wrap
and body treatment a few weeks ago, that sounds
delightfully Spring-like. What inspires you when
designing a spa experience
for your clients?
Many of our body treat-
ments we make ourselves.
We purchase organic ingre-
dients, such as fresh limes,
sugar, and play with the in-
gredients, testing them out
to make sure we can make
them as effective as possible
for the treatment. Our body
wraps our different from
other spas, we really lather
the product on and wrap the whole body. I try to
think seasonally, bringing ingredients into the treat-
ments that remind me of that time of year. I am
playing with an orange vanilla treatment right now,
kind of like a “Creamsicle” for summer. Products
that we do not directly make at the spa are all organ-
ic, and many come from right here in Texas.
How has beauty changed over the years and how
has Pure Spa and Salon transformed along with
those changes?
Well, we are constantly looking to see what else is
out there, testing new products, and creating more
effective treatments, finding out
the trends of today and tomor-
row, for skin and hair. I feel
like right now we have finally
found a body wrap that really
helps you lose inches and
weight. We are still working
and training on this treatment
which we hope to launch in
May. We always have our fin-
ger on the pulse of what is hap-
pening in skin and hair care.
Have you found an increase in
male clients over the years, and what services are
popular with men?
Oh yes, I would say our male clientele has risen to
about twenty-five percent now. I think for years
men were kind of left in the dark, and suddenly,
whether they were dragged into a spa by their wives
or girlfriends, realized what they were missing, the
When we took over the
spa we made some
physical changes, but we
really wanted to
concentrate on keeping
the best of the best
technicians. Each one of
our staff comes highly
recommended, and all
our technicians have
seven plus years of
experience..
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benefits, as well as the relaxation of the experience.
Massage is a popular service for our male clients,
but right now we have a new monthly maintenance
Pure Platinum Membership program, where for $69
per month, you can choose from a Pure Signature
Manicure plus a Hot Stone Pedicure, a fifty-minute
Pure Signature Facial, a haircut conditioning treat-
ment, plus a blow-out, or a fifty minute Massage Hot
Towel Aromatherapy. Couples have been purchas-
ing these together, so it is really becoming a popular
thing for men and women to do together.
What would be your two essential service picks
for someone who is looking to revitalize the look
of their skin before the start of the warm weath-
er?
I think the best treatment on the medical side to real-
ly give you that glow, where your skin looks beauti-
ful and fresh, would be Microdermabrasion with La-
ser Genesis Skin Therapy. The Microdermabrasion
revitalizes your skin by the
application of fine grains that
buff away the surface layer
of your skin, and the Laser
Genesis, or collagen remod-
eling, helps to lessen any
redness in your skin, im-
proves skin tone, and gives
your skin a completely vi-
brant look. On the spa side
of treatments that can help
revitalize skin, I would sug-
gest a Renewal Facial, and a massage.
What are your favorite services at the spa and
salon?
Definitely a Blow Out before a night out. I love
having that, it really makes you look great and feel
special. I also love our Hot Stone Massage. The hot
stones really get deep into your muscles, and com-
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pletely relax you, and massage has been proven to
have medical benefits, increasing your overall
health.
June weddings are around the corner, what ser-
vice suggestions would you offer to a bride to be
for the big day?
Pre-wedding, Microdermabrasion, and a massage.
On the day of, definitely hair, make-up, manicure
and pedicure. We have a lot of bridal parties that
come in for services before the wedding, and that is
really a fun and relaxing thing to. We offer a twenty
percent discount on bridal parties of six or more, so
that can be a big advantage for a large group.
What is your primary concern when a client vis-
its Pure Spa and Salon?
I want to ensure that we have top notch technicians
working on our clients. I feel this is really im-
portant. I also want the clients have a very positive
experience in all respects. Keeping the facility top
notch, making sure the salon is sparkling clean, re-
laxing, calming, these are all concerns that I make
sure are attended to at all times.
In one word, describe a trip to PSS?
Zenful. Life is so difficult and so stressful; people
deserve some peace, to forget about everything go-
ing on. Emails, text, phone calls, I want this to be an
oasis from “out there.” I want our clients to know
that as soon as they walk in the front door, they are
in for an hour or more of relaxation and calm.
The atmosphere of Pure Spa and Salon immedi-
ately washes over you when you walk in the door,
and calms any tension in your body. The peaceful
ambience, soothing music, and the friendly welcome
from the staff makes you want to slip your shoes off,
shut your cell phone down, and indulge yourself
with all of the offerings the spa presents. You will
leave Pure not only feeling good, but also looking
great.
Pure Spa and Salon is located at:
5555 E Mockingbird Ln S300
Dallas, TX 75206
phone 214.827.4200
Allison Smith is a freelance writer and educator living in the
DFW area.
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Exploring Dallas:
Hidden Gems By Allison Smith
V ibrant, innovative, and full of
life, Dallas is a fascinating,
sprawling city. It would be
easy in such a vast metropolis,
to miss the many hidden gems located within this
glimmering, contemporary, urban environment:
The Bishop Arts District. Chances are, if you are
not directly looking for this fascinating neighbor-
hood, you may never know it exists, and that would
be a shame. Bursting with energy, these white-
lighted, tree-lined streets, illuminate a historic
charm that is rare in Dallas.
Originally, this area was a bustling, burgeoning
center. From the 1920’s until the 1940’s, both Da-
vis Street and Bishop Avenue greeted rising ware-
houses, as well as an abundance of shops. Unfortu-
nately, the emergence of shopping malls and subur-
ban spread contributed to the decline of the region
in the 1960’s. A spirited revitalization effort two
decades later transformed this neighborhood into
the charismatic destination it is today. Walking
down North Bishop Avenue, the allure of the inde-
pendent and unique makes the draw to these city
blocks even more appealing. You will find an ec-
lectic mix of vintage and local designs at Epiphany
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Boutique, and revel in the their one of a kind jewels
sparking amidst the clothing, or inhale the calming
drift emanating from natural, handcrafted blocks of
herb infused soaps from Shambhala.
The other magnet that will pull you back to these
trendy streets is the availability of undisputedly
some of the best restaurants in the city. Neighboring
eateries such as the infamous Bolsa, and, the recent-
ly opened and high-end Italian fare of Lucia’s, com-
pete with an outstanding mix of other delectable cui-
sines. The gorgeous Hattie’s, a Southern American
bistro style restaurant, will surprise you with the
sublime every time. You have never had chicken
and waffles like this, both elegant and comforting all
at once. Another almost unassuming treat is Vera-
cruz Café. Do not leave without tasting the Mole
Xiqeño, without dispute, the best dish in the city.
Save a bit more room for a chicken or pork tamale,
sprinkled with “pipian,” a spicy, ground pumpkin-
seed topping.
Whether you are simply looking for an escape
from the everyday chain stores that pervade the city,
or searching for a unique experience that will make
you feel like you have arrived in an urban cross of
New York and San Francisco, take a stroll through
the Bishop Arts District. First Thursday is a great
place to start your initial visit to this amazing area,
when every month, many of the stores and restau-
rants stay open until 10PM, while offering a host of
interesting wares, sales, and goodies. Savor the dis-
tinctive flavor of this great spot by spending an
evening taking in the sites, sifting through the shops,
and tasting the tempting selection of food. I guaran-
tee you will enjoy one of the most independent and
unique hidden treasures of
Dallas.
The Bishop Arts District is located in the heart of Oak Cliff, at
the intersection of Davis Street and North Bishop Avenue.
Allison Smith is a freelance writer and educator living in the
DFW area.
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Restaurant Review: Dallas's Tasty Bites and
Rich Spirits
By Christina Dowers
D allas is home to some of the best, world-class restaurants and bars. Whether it’s a Mediterranean flare you are seeking or good ol’ American cuisine, the Big D has a lot to of-fer. The slew of choices that are available in the city is enough to satisfy any appetite and quench every thirst.
Chris Davidson, cofounder of FN Dinner Club (a blog about Dallas’s best restaurants), suggests to those who are looking for a more upscale at-mosphere to try out Victor Tangos, Rosewood Mansion, or The Chesterfield Bar and Restau-rant. All three offer a unique menu and some of the best savory cocktails in town.
Victor Tangos offers an intimate charm
Victor Tangos, located in the increasingly popu-lar Knox/Henderson area, is known for its inti-mate dining experience where guests can catch up with friends and share American inspired small plates. The restaurant’s acclaimed, exec-utive chef, Greg Buffey, is very familiar with what Dallasites are looking for in cuisine, as he has worked for two other restaurants in the Dal-las area (Stephan Pyles in the arts district and Hibiscus Restaurant) prior to opening up Victor Tangos four years ago.
“It is one of Dallas's most understated yet vi-brant eateries! Their infamous lamb chops and mint julep's are simply divine!” Azalea Murga, a frequent customer of Victor Tangos, says.
The restaurant is famous for their unique, fresh cocktails. One of the most popular drinks is the passion fruit gimlet, which is made with fresh thyme, vodka, real pieces of passion fruit, fresh-ly squeezed lemon juice and house-made clo-ver, honey syrup. All of their specialty cocktails are served in a tall or short, chilled martini glass. They also offer a small batch of Ameri-can craft beers.
Mansion Res-
taurant is unique to Dallas and Texas alike
The Rosewood Mansion is a restored 1925 mansion that has a different ambiance from oth-er restaurants and bars in the city. The restau-rant has been around for more than three dec-ades; therefore, it has a loyal following of cus-tomers. Offering haute Texas cuisine, The Mansion has a daily, full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
“On any given night you’ll find people just hang-ing out in the bar, getting engaged in the library and having a business dinner in the main dining room,” Stephanie Hutson, marketing manager, says. “When the weather is nice, the terrace is a great, relaxing place to be.”
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Live entertainment is provided throughout the week and on the weekends. A mixture of blues and jazz fusions are part of the usual playlist. The music tends to start out mellow at the beginning of the night and grows livelier as the night progresses.
Every Thursday evening, the bar has wine chats where guests can sit down with Mansion beverage director, Michael Flynn, to try new wines the restaurant has brought in. And Mon-day through Thursday customers can enjoy half-price specialty cocktails for happy hour. The most popular drinks include the homemade ton-ic with gin; and the blazing turtle, The Man-sion’s signature cocktail, with lots of cham-pagne.
Newly opened Chesterfield brings downtown back to the
golden age of cocktails
While only being in business since this past De-cember, The Chesterfield has already estab-lished a big pool of returning customers. Guests tend to come in and get lost in the menu, as it offers chapters of signature cocktails to try. The bartenders and waiters strive to create a per-sonalized experience for each guest by asking what types of flavors they like, then making a specially concocted drink based on their prefer-ences.
“My life has led me to the obsession of manag-ing bars and restaurants,” Eddie “Lucky” Camp-bell, the owner, says. “Bars are a living piece of art. All walks of life gather to celebrate events and most bar scenes are of life gather-ing at bars.”
In addition to the signature cocktails, The Ches-terfield has Mediterranean style dishes with a new American and classical French twist. A full lunch and dinner menu is offered. The chef makes his own pasta and breads, and the sea-food used in the dishes is always fresh (never frozen). Guests usually come in and order small
plates to share with each other, but the restau-rant also has a variety of entrees.
Whether you are looking for an intimate setting to have good conversation with friends in or a more classical atmosphere to relax to jazz mu-sic in, Dallas has what you are looking for. Vic-tor Tangos, The Mansion and Chesterfield are just a small sample of what this city has to give. Come out and experience it for yourself!
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Work place romance good, bad or ugly?
By Noel Liz Smart
I n today’s day and age, it
seems as though there are
more people than ever on
their grind, trying to get to
the check. So it is not surprising
that many are spending more time
on their jobs than freely, giving
leeway to a workplace romance.
But can real love develop on the
nine to five? Maybe it should be
all work and no play, then again,
there is that possibility of business
mixing strictly with pleasure.
There are more than just the elements of broken
hearts or the chance at happily ever after when con-
sidering entering into a romantic conquest on the
worksite. It’s an issue that is not only built on lovers
but it also includes foundations based in liberty and
popular culture. To me, the possibility of soul mates
meeting at their place of employment and having a
successful relationship sounds wonderful, especially
if the industry in which employed is stable and prof-
itable. However, it is easy to neglect the facts that
some feel employers compromise rights when en-
forcing rules against dating, which could be viewed
bad in more than one way. On top of that, relation-
ships that do not consist of strings are constantly
portrayed in movies, television shows, plays and
songs in a popular way which affects dating col-
leagues in a diverse way as well.
Some can make a workplace love affair work. If I
had to guess, I would have to assume that it must
take a whole lot of patience and more than the love
of Jesus, (that is love thy neighbor of course) to
make a workplace rendezvous work . For these cou-
ples, convenience may play a large role. Working
the same schedule and clocking out at the same time
is a thing of dreams for those couples that just adore
being attached to the hip. Yet still, for those couples
that do not mind having time apart, alternating shifts
at the same company would be ideal. A relationship
backed by a shared job security blacket is a plus as
for most financial security is a factor in their liaison.
Two gainfully employed people that have adoration
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for each other is also good for the economy
(especially during holidays) because people with
dispensable money buy things; typically, people that
are in a relationship buy things not only for their sig-
nificant other but also to impress their companion.
There are dating and wedded couples that work or
have worked together on the job successfully not
only in blue collar but also within white collar and
the entertainment industries.
However just as there are married couples working
together, there are also numerous amounts of di-
vorcees that were once married to a person that was
or is a coworker. For this reason, some companies
enact anti-romantic
fraternization rules
that will likely result
in unemployment if
broken. This could
work, but then again,
this could be a de-
praved thing in two
ways. First, you have
to consider how
much authority you
think your employer
should have over
your life off of the
clock. Do I think that employers should have that
much say in an employee’s personal life, especially
since most of my bosses generally displayed a
“leave home at home” attitude? Well, too much con-
trol is always a bad thing right? Then you have to
consider what could happen if you do not decide to
rebel against these fraternization policies and end at
a job where you have to do the right thing by follow-
ing heart-influenced rules. There is the possibility of
missing out on that Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry,
bring it right back to you, earth-shattering, deep,
love’s gonna bring you home type of love. You
know, that has to be considered worse than a bad
thing, that’s just disastrous, terrible, catastrophic.
Then there is the ugly also known as the coworkers
with benefits beast. Although the notion of friends
with benefits has become a popular notion, the odds
of such a relationship ending in blockage and titter
beef are high. Adding the element of making money
into the mist of such a delicate situation could end
terribly messy. Divide and conquer is an idea that
can be implemented with success in any situation,
there is no greater divide that torn secret lovers and
nothing worse than having enemies on the same
team.
Love or relationship at work can be good, bad or
ugly. A successful drama free courtship could be a
virtuous thing in
more ways than one.
Both partners being
employed together
can affect both the
relationship and econ-
omy positively. Em-
ployers trying to con-
trol its employee’s
emotions by restrict
intimate relationships
from blossoming
could be looked at by
some as a ruthless
device. The unrestricting of work romance but the
implementation of the wrong type of passion on the
job can very easily get ugly. However, all in all, I
believe that the success or failure of a work romance
is contingent upon the people in the relationship. If
there is patience and willingness to make a relation-
ship work, no matter the articles or obstacles, it can
work. I am not totally against love and the work-
station as it has worked fairly well for me in the
past. For me, working together also affected the
compassion we had for one another as we under-
stood what stresses we encountered on the job which
boosted the success of our time spent together. But,
a romance on the job is not for everyone because
love and money is cursed with good, bad and ugly.
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Dropped with a
capital ‘D’ from
the Big D
Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks
have thrown in the white towel on La-
mar Odom. So what happens next for
the NBA’s former 6th man of the year
and his reality co-star and wife, Khloe
Kardashian?
Surprisingly, yet expected, the Dallas
Mavericks gave Lamar Odom the big
Texas boot Monday morning.
Acquired from the Lakers during the
lockout, Lamar Odom clearly showed
where heart was from the beginning,
and it wasn’t with the mavericks or in
Dallas. Due to “family issues,” Odom
missed games and practices forcing the
mavericks to place him on the “inactive
list” stating he will not be playing the
rest of the season with the mavs.
Shocking? Not so much.
Seeming completely out of character,
Mark Cuban embraced the reality star, well, the NBA star’s celebrity status due in part to the reality show.
If you don’t follow the fairly popular reality show ‘Khloe and Lamar’ on E! Sunday nights, the most recent
episodes have been showcasing the couple getting ready to adjust and take on life in Big D and for Khloe,
really embracing the city and all her fans here, if not gaining more fans during her brief “visit” in Dallas.
It really is a toss-up of whether Dallas residents are more upset about Lamar leaving the mavs or the fact
that Khloe K won’t be calling “Big D” her temporary home anymore. So what’s next for Lam Lam and
wifey, Khloe?
Either way, this particular ‘Khloe and Lamar’ episode on E! will be one to watch.
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Studying
Abroad Even
in the
Current
Economy by Kelly Craig
Everything familiar -- food, language,
scenery, transportation, culture -- is being
left behind. College students have decid-
ed to escape all things familiar and live
out of their comfort zone by studying
abroad through the bad economy.
According to VistaWide.com, a website
known for study abroad statistics, study-
ing abroad has increased nearly 130% in
the last decade. In 2007/08, it said, about
262,000 American students studied abroad
in foreign countries.
There is no question unemployment has
soared. Not only America, but Canada,
most of Europe and Asia have been hit by
the recession.
Amid the economic squeeze, how can
studying abroad even be an option for col-
lege students?
Rosemary Orr, a junior at Ramapo Col-
lege, is currently studying in London,
England, where the economy has been
hurt as it has in the United States.
Throughout her experience, she realizes
how the economy is plummeting in Eng-
land like the United States. “Tuition is so
outrageous that if you're going to be in
debt for 10 years after graduation anyway,
might as well tack on two more years of
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Michelle Cox, a senior at Ramapo College, is
spending her fall semester in Ireland. “Well for me
it was the experience,” she said. “The economy
sucks here too, but I wasn't going to let it hold me
back from an experience of a lifetime. At home-
you work with what you have and get through it.”
Cox described her itinerary: “Germany for a week,
Brussels, Italy, all over Ireland and I’m headed for
Scotland, London... and Spain! I travel every week-
end. I was originally planning on going with $3000
and then someone told me that she studied abroad
and to bring $5000,” she added, “so I worked as
much as I possibly could and had close to that.”
“I’m borrowing a little from my dad,” Cox said.
“but I tried to budget as much as I could.”
According to VistaWide.com, more women study
abroad than men. About 65% of participants each
year are female, 35% male.
Patrick Dwyer, a sophomore, says students study
abroad “to experience a different culture, to have a
resume builder, and to get away from America.
People feel that the economy will pick back up, so
they will pay off when it does.
“I think studying abroad is an awesome opportunity
regardless of the condition of the economy, assum-
ing there are no money issues with the person doing
it. The experience alone is worth it,” says Alexan-
der Ucci.
Kate Godfrey, Study Abroad Advisor of Ramapo
College, says, “Students have the opportunity to
experience cultures outside their own. Kids are too
sheltered. Cultures open their eyes to the world. It
is a chance at independence and to learn. There is
still a strong desire, and there are more scholarships
now than 20 years ago; they’re more accessible,”
she said.
Millions of dollars are donated in scholarships to
help students study abroad. These scholarships are
very accessible to all college students no matter the
institution. Public, private, community, four-year,
and even graduate schools participate in studying
abroad programs and encourage students to apply
for scholarships.
Sheldon Nguygen, a sophomore at Rutgers Univer-
sity says, “The experience is priceless...not to
sound corny.”
“Traveling and seeing new things and meeting new
people and learning is not something you get to do
every day, so people take advantage of it,” she
says.
Frank Santoriello of Penn State says, “it's an op-
portunity to see the world. When you get a job you
won't have the time to travel or have the opportu-
nities presented to you by universities. If you can
get out of the U.S. and get credits at the same time
you're golden. Sometimes that experience is worth
the money you have to spend to do it.”
Junior Marisa Magrino points out, “Students were
never rich to begin with. Does the economy really
affect them? There are always loans, which they
were probably going to take out to pay for school
anyway. Also, if the economy is bad, and study
abroad is about the same price or just a little bit
more than a normal semester, than its really like a
bargain vacation.”
“Students have the
opportunity to
Experience cultures
outside of their own.
Kids
are too sheltered.”
-Patrick Dwyer
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According to transitionsabroad.com, a site about
studying abroad, The Institute for the International
Education of Students (IES), www.iesabroad.org,
surveyed alumni from all IES study abroad programs
from 1950 to 1999.
Regardless of where students studied and for how
long, the data from the more than 3,400 respondents
(a 23 percent response rate) shows that studying
abroad is usually a defining moment in a young per-
son's life and continues to impact the participant’s
life for years after the experience.
Though students are abroad to learn, over 90% said
the experience increased their self-confidence. They
also said the experience served as a catalyst for in-
creased maturity and had a lasting impact on their
personal worldview. The trips have influenced sub-
sequent educational experiences. Studying abroad
experiences helped students better understand their
own cultural values and biases. Trips influences one
to seek out a greater diversity of friends and contin-
ues to influence interactions with people from differ-
ent cultures.
Tera Duffer of Missouri State University, an ISA,
International Students Abroad, student is quoted on
http://studiesabroad.com/parents/comments/
fromStudents#Florence:
She said:
“I learned more from the past four months of study-
ing Spanish here in Argentina than I learned in five
years of high school classes and two semesters of
college classes. The ISA staff are so helpful and
easy to talk to, I can’t say enough how strongly I
would recommend this program. “Not only did I
learn the language I came here to learn, I really
came to love the culture and really gained perspec-
tive on the United States and how I feel about how
things work in this world. I would pay the money
all over again for the amount of mental epiphanies
and realizations I had on this trip.”
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