The rich history of The Mecca began with two sisters in 1938 and has been “waking up Dallas” ever since. The classic diner revered for buttery cinnamon rolls, buttermilk pancakes, and blue plate specials at lunch is now in our neighborhood at Skillman and Live Oak! The best part is they now serve dinner. Besides [...]
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Made to measure is the art of personal elegance. Order exclusive fabrics from the Anteprima book of suits, sport coats, trousers, dress shirts, neckwear and special outerwear pieces available. Ermenegildo Zegna promises to deliver perfectly tailored apparel designed for your individual character from an unparalleled collection of Zegna fabrics. From personalized suits to entire wardrobes, [...]
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As a former resident and lover of Lakewood, deep in the heart of Dallas, TX, Sara Hickman has done more than her share of contributing to the rich culture and vibrant life of the city. In May 2010, Sara Hickman became the Official State Musician of Texas, following in the footsteps of the legendary Willie [...]
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On Jan. 1, 2013, home owners and investors could be subject to much higher tax rates on capital gains. -Potentially significant changes in the tax rate on capital gains after 2012 suggest a more proactive capital gains strategy starting now -In 2013, the Bush tax cuts are scheduled to expire. This would increase the maximum [...]
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The feature directorial debut of writer Nicholas Jarecki, Arbitrage, is a taut and alluring suspense thriller about love, loyalty, and high finance. We first meet New York hedge-fund magnate Robert Miller (Richard Gere) on the eve of his 60th birthday. He appears the very portrait of success in American business and family life, but behind [...]
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Now that the aerial spraying for mosquitos in the Dallas area is done, we need to clean up the mess. Duet is a toxic pesticide. Clarke, the manufacturer of Duet, dumped this neurotoxin on neighborhoods in the past week. Clarke says that their toxin breaks down quickly. Monsanto represents the same thing about Roundup, but [...]
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After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom [...]
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Tantric practices were first designated as distinct from those of other paths by extensive use of mantra. Vajrayana was sometimes labeled Mantrayana. Mantra (Sanskrit for “protection”) is the repeated vocalization of designated sounds in order to protect the mind from its ordinary ego-serving pathways and dedicate awareness to its original nature. Tantric practices, unlike other [...]
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Restaurant week started last Friday with “preview” days on Aug. 10-12, the main event running from Aug. 13-19, and “extensions” from Aug. 20 to September 2, 2012. Over 125 restaurants are signed up for the annual event, which is celebrating it’s 15th year in 2012. Each of those locations is offering a three-course dinner for [...]
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Wow..TIMOTHY OULTON DALLAS Furnishings / The London Cafe / Flowers…and more! The brand’s first stand-alone store in the US… is a coup d’état for DALLAS! The showroom is located in the fourth-generation-owned metal Potter studios on Henderson, which did the metalwork on many historic homes in the Lakewood neighborhood, as well as light fixtures at [...]
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