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Book : The Informationist

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo move over! Vanessa “Michael” Munroe deals in information—expensive information—working for corporations, heads of state, private clients, and anyone else who can pay for her unique brand of expertise. Born to missionary parents in lawless central Africa, Munroe took up with an infamous gunrunner and his mercenary crew when she was [...]
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Restaurant : The Mason Bar

Making good on whispered rumors that he’d soon go brick-and-mortar, David Anthony Temple, the chef who developed a following with his nomadic Underground Dinners, now has a professional kitchen to call home: The Mason Bar. The building served as a church in the 1920′s before being used as a meeting hall for Freemasons. Known as [...]
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Restaurant : Oak

The restaurant embodies the idea of the Dallas Design District. It has a cool mid-century modern look to it which is so in fashion right now. The moment you walk in you’re impressed. There’s a projected art image of an oak tree on the far wall that moves with the non-existent wind. The booths are [...]
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Parade : Saint Patrick’s Day

We must all have the luck of the Irish, since we can have the parade on the actual Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day. Stake out your spot along Greenville Avenue early, and prepare to be entertained. Just also come prepared with water, so you don’t get dehydrated roaming around. The annual parade, which was rescued [...]
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Book : The Crown

Nancy Bilyeau’s, The Crown, is historical fiction with a good portion of mystery all wrapped up in a wonderful debut novel. ANYTHING set during the time of Henry VIII means it’s going to be full of intrigue, scandal, and politics. There are many aspects of this extraordinary novel that contemporary Catholics will find that they [...]
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Book : Santiago Calatrava – Complete Works

In case you’ve been out of town for a while, Dallas City Council awarded a design contract to world-renowned bridge designer Santiago Calatrava in January 2002. In February 2005, Hunt Petroleum Company of Dallas generously donated $12 million to the Trinity River Corridor Project. The City of Dallas in turn granted them naming rights to [...]
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Health : Ear Candling

Ear Candling is an ancient practice dating back to the Egyptians. It is a non-invasive way to help with itching ears, sinus problems, congestion, and impurity build up. An ear candle is cone shaped in beeswax that is wrapped in muslin. The tip is inserted just inside the canal creating a seal and the top [...]
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Restaurant : Baboush

The posh new Lebanese-Moroccan tapas spot brings a welcome bit of exotic spice to West Village for a change. The atmosphere is Moroccan chic, the cocktails are to die for, and the small plates — like a perfect meze platter. The menu’s divided into salads, kebabs and street plates, but the distinction isn’t important, just [...]
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