local iq issue 174 - jan. 17-30, 2013

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JANUARY 17-30, 20132

FOODChile Rio, opened by Dave Garduño and his daughters, combines a skilled restau-rant hand with the latest hip food trends.

MUSICTrampled by Turtles settles into a steady pace after surprising rise to national recognition.

ARTSAnnual festival brings world-class international theater productions to Duke City stages for 13th year.

FILMAlbuquerque writer/director explores themes of female empowerment in New Mexico-made Warrior Woman.

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22CALENDARSArts Events ............................................................................................18Community Events ............................................................................24Live Music ............................................................................................. 14

COLUMNSThe Good Doctor ................................................................................21Playing With Fire ................................................................................. 9Stir It Up ................................................................................................ 10Craft Work ..............................................................................................11Get A Job .............................................................................................24

FEATURESBooks events ...................................................................................... 20Crossword.............................................................................................23Horoscope ............................................................................................23Intelligence Report .............................................................................. 5Marquee................................................................................................... 7Places To Be ........................................................................................... 4Profi le ....................................................................................................... 6Smart Arts .............................................................................................19Smart Music ..........................................................................................17

INsideHEALTHNow that the “Auld Lang Syne” choruses have faded, Local iQ offers three meditative tools to help you renew your mind, body and soul.

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EXHIBIT

Albuquerque Home and Remodeling Show10a-5p, Sat., 10a-4p, Sun., Jan. 19-20Expo New Mexico300 San Pedro NE, 231.437.3300

$10abqremodelingshow.com

If you’re looking to knock out a wall, gut your old kitchen and

make your living space fl ow with your food preparation space, then this is a show you don’t want to miss. You can research everything from granite countertops to kitchen cabinets, talk personally to remodeling contractors, and gather in one spot all the information you need for that long-dreamed-of project. And it’s not just remodel ideas that will be sparked by the show. Landscaping design fi rms and home furnishing companies will also be represented, offering opportunities to spruce up your house inside and out. More than 150 home, remodeling and furnishings professionals totaling 300 booths are ready to provide you with great home ideas as well as the latest home products and services. It’s a weekend to celebrate your casa. —ME

PERFORMANCE

Drumline Live7:30p, Wed., Jan. 23 Popejoy Hall On the UNM campus, 505.277.3824

$20-$49 Tickets: unmtickets.compopejoypresents.comdrumlinelive.com

As an emulation of the passion and energy that bursts out

of college marching bands, the 2002 fi lm Drumline hit the spot. Years later, that same vitality can be found onstage with this musical spectacular of the same name. Representing the historically Black Colleges and Universities as current students and recent graduates, performers of a variety of dance and musical backgrounds showcase original compositions as well as their own rap- and R&B-infl uenced interpretations of Top 40 hits. Performing on a stage that is only the fraction of the size of a university football fi eld, these musicians and dancers manage to display the same exciting choreographed routines and dramatic drum riffs that one can fi nd in many college stadiums on a fall Saturday afternoon. —ST

CIRCUS

Peking Acrobats3, 7:30p, Sun., Jan. 20Popejoy HallOn the UNM campus, 505.277.3824

$20-$39popejoypresents.com

For the fourth consecutive year, the world famous

Peking Acrobats of China return to Albuquerque for a night of acrobatic entertainment for all ages. Since its inception in 1986, the emotional roller-coaster ride of a performance has left audiences on the edge of their seats. Only the best performers are chosen from the most prestigious acrobatic academies in China to bring such amazing entertainment to the world. From the graceful tumblers to the daring contortionists, the Peking Acrobats perform seemingly impossible human tasks with the utmost ease. Accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, both the performers and musicians are able to display their incredible talents for all to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this incredible show, only in town for one day. —TR

RODEO

New Mexico Stampede7:30p, Jan. 25-26Santa Ana Star Center3001 Civic Center NE, 505.891.7300

$9.75- $27.75newmexicostampede.com

Don’t miss out on some of the most daring athletes

competing this year in the sixth annual New Mexico Stampede in Rio Rancho. As the fastest-growing Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association event in New Mexico, the Stampede promises to be better than ever in 2013, having over 350 of the best PRCA cowboys and cowgirls competing for prizes. The event will include all of the main competitions one would expect to fi nd at rodeo and is a sure bet to be a great family event. As if this isn’t enough to attract fans, the event is teaming up with charity “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” to benefi t other local charities supporting breast cancer. Wearing pink shirts will hopefully raise awareness and initiate people to help support the cause. For the fi rst time, a third performance will be slated for Sunday. This matinee performance will be geared towards the state’s Hispanic community. —TR

THEATER

Guerra: A Clown Play8p, Thu.-Fri., 6p, Sun., Jan. 17-20National Hispanic Cultural Center505.246.2261

$23nhccnm.org

This satirical comedy, created by the Mexico City-based

theater company La Piara, follows the journey of three unlikely heroes as they try to defend themselves in a war against an unseen enemy. During the performance, the clowns, played by Artus Chavez Novelo, Frenando Cordova Hernandez and Madeleine Sierra, encounter the intense realities of war as well as its lighter side. Performed in English, Spanish and French, the show features improv-comedy and incredible mime work that captivates its viewers. There are a few parts of the show that require audience participation, so be prepared! Guerra: A Clown Play is part of the Revolutions International Theatre Festival (see the story in this Local iQ), and the performance comes to the National Hispanic Cultural Center for three days of showings. —TR

CONCERT

Albuquerque Rock ’N’ Roll Show and Revue 7p, Thu., Jan. 17 South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway SE, 505.848.1320

$15-$20

Each year for the past several years, Albuquerque has

hosted the Duke City’s fi nest musical artists, and this January they are doing it again at an eighth Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Show and Revue. Back by popular demand, The Ray Garcia All Star Band fl aunts a big horn selection in a large arrangement of unique Albuquerque fl avor. Featured musicians at the revue also include Freddie Chavez and Hillary Smith, as well as Christine V and Shauntel Campos, a recently featured contestant on American Idol. Each artist folds in his or her own distinct brand of blues, soul, country and folk-inspired tunes, ranging from the 1960s-era to the contemporary. Those who haven’t seen this performance yet will want to see (and hear) the greatest musical performers that the city has to offer. —ST

PLACES TO BEThe where to go and what to do from January 17 to 30, 2013

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BY MARGARET WRIGHTnmcompass.com

When I fi rst embarked on my writing career, I couldn’t wait

to leave home. After landing in cool, green, forested New England, I couldn’t escape my longing for New Mexico. I hungered for a glimpse of yawning horizon. My white-picket/white-bread college town was stifl ing. I also found that much of the subject matter that compelled me related to life back home: a place of unexpected intersections, where human stories emerge full of contrast, heartbreak, power struggles and perseverance.

Those stories drew me back and I got addicted to writing news. Fair, even-handed, fi ercely independent journalism is the backbone of the New Mexico Compass, an online reporting outlet my colleagues and I launched on Dec. 21. We’re thrilled about forging a print partnership with Local iQ just a couple of short weeks later.

The New Mexico Compass — and the people who founded it — are products of the greater Southwest: a place populated by underdogs, pioneers, vision-seekers, prospectors, wanderers and self-reliant iconoclasts who dug deep to survive amidst unknowns and an unforgiving landscape.

The sheer size and scale of the Southwest also means that many people and places are cut off. They lack a venue to air grievances, and they lack a watchdog for their public offi cials.

The New Mexico Compass strives to become a hub for New Mexicans — a public resource so people can begin creating their own stories, a venue where they can share them with a wider audience.

We embark on our mission in the midst of a gradual devaluing of hard news reporting and the fl owering of celebrity talking heads, journalists converted into pundits and personalities.

Our top priority is hard

journalism that adheres to a strict code of old-school print ethics. That means our reporters are required to seek out many angles, to be mindful of their personal biases in order to approach subjects with objectivity and to dig deep enough that preconceived notions fade. We’ll also present a clear division between opinion and news, labeling each.

Firm separation between our editorial content and our revenue is essential to the Compass. The reporter, as a conduit through which a story is fi ltered, is in a privileged position of infl uence. We see that role as a responsibility that must be safeguarded against personal or commercial motivations. We strive to serve our readers so that they trust our brains and our judgment and have faith that we’re in this for the public interest — not to line our pockets.

We’re also committed to quality cultural reporting. Creative output is entwined with society, and we can learn about a place from its artists and the ideas they engage with. Art is not frivolous but essential. It’s a subject that cries out for coverage with a probing, hard-minded journalistic lens.

Top-notch reporting is, in a sense, a teaching endeavor. Journalists should give communities the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about issues that

affect their everyday lives. That’s why the Compass will also be an educational venue. We look forward to making our expertise available to people who are fi rst getting started as storytellers, and to imparting the values of balance and independence.

Over the next 60 days, the Compass will be teaming up with Local iQ to provide coverage of the 2013 legislative session. We are grateful to have your ear. Be assured you have ours: [email protected].

N.M. Compass navigates a new-media wilderness

NEWS | INSIGHT | ANALYSIS

Roundhouse 2013: trailers and spoilersBY MARISA DEMARCOnmcompass.com

Every other year, the legislative session is 60 days instead of 30, and lawmakers get a chance to consider more topics.

Efforts by Gov. Susana Martinez and co. during the 2012 election cycle ousted some longtime players, but state Republicans weren’t able to wrest control of the House or Senate from the Democrats. Still, power dynamics may shift. The Legislature convenes on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Here’s a look at a couple of the measures that were fi led early. More will be introduced as the session wears on, and the action will ramp up as the closing date nears.

Food Mutants: Sen. Peter Wirth of Santa Fe is sponsoring a measure that would require labeling human food or commercial animal feed that contains genetically modifi ed material. California voters shot down a proposition along similar lines in November. The Grocery Manu-facturing Association estimates 70 percent of American groceries contain ingredients that were engineered in laboratories. Concerns have been raised about those foods’ impact on the environment and possible risks for people who eat them. Proponents argue GM foods are more resistant to disease, drought and pests, and can be grown more quickly.

PRC Standards: Jerome Block Jr. will go down in New Mexico history not just as a shameful example of a politician gone wrong but as a warning shot for all of the state’s agen-cies. In the last election, New Mexico voters favored three constitutional amendments that would bring change to the Public Regulation Commission. Among them, voters want to see requirements for commissioners, who are paid $90,000 a year. Democrat Sen. Tim Keller and Republican Rep. Paul Bandy teamed up on a bill that would create those standards. Under their measure, commissioners would have to have a bachelor’s degree or better and seven years of experience in a related fi eld.

And that’s just the beginning. Other hot topics for the 2013 session include: Sovereignty for the state, texting while driving, gun control, classroom sizes, the State Fair, teen pregnancy, super PACs and, of course, driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. Check back with Local iQ for coverage in each issue by the New Mexico Compass.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Beginning this issue, Local iQ is partnering with New Mexico Compass (nmcompass.com) to provide news coverage of the current session of the New Mexico Legislature, as well as other news topics of note. Read on to learn more about what you can ex-pect from this newest addition to the pages of Local iQ.

The Team:MARGARET WRIGHT is a co-founder of the New Mexico Compass and the former managing editor of the Weekly Alibi.

MARISA DEMARCO, also a Compass co-founder, has been a journalist for more than a decade and a musician all her life.

CAROLYN CARLSON is the former owner/publisher of the Estancia Valley Citizen. She later covered government, police, crime and features for the Albuquerque Journal. In 2008, Carlson left the Journal to pursue freelance options, including covering Albuquerque’s city government.

Find full articles and news coverage from a corps of reporters and columnists at NMCompass.com.

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PROFILE

BY CRISTINA OLDS

Most people are familiar with the shame, the guilt and the sense of being overwhelmed – not from some horrifi c deed, but rather

from simple clutter. A majority of us consider our homes disorganized, and about half of us spend nearly half our day searching for information due to disorganization, according to a Price Waterhouse Cooper survey.

“Organizing is priceless. It can save you time, money, frustration, relationships and your sanity,” said certifi ed professional organizer Elizabeth Tawney Gross in a recent conversation with Local iQ. “Organizing is an investment in your future.”

Self-proclaimed as not obsessive-compulsive about cleanliness, Gross explained she and most professional organizers (POs) are lifelong organizers. As an Air Force brat and then an Air Force spouse, she’s moved more than 20 times. Moving is one of the major life circumstances that

cause otherwise organized people to feel a loss of control over their changed environment. Another similar situation is changing jobs.

Situationally disorganized individuals are typical clients of POs. “People will say, ‘I was pretty organized until the kids came along, or when mother died,’” Gross said. “Their life changed but

they didn’t change how they do things, and they need to learn new systems.”

If your disorganization is affecting your quality of life — damaging relationships, fi nances and career — your problem may be chronic. “When you have had a problem your entire life and people say, ‘I’ve never been organized, my mom yelled because I couldn’t keep my room clean,’ that’s chronic disorganization,” she said. “Which is not to say it cannot be overcome — like someone with

dyslexia can learn to read and do it well — but it’s much more diffi cult.”

Gross said she assesses how people talk about their disorganization to determine if the problem is situational or chronic. Then, working closely

with her client, an action plan is created. Sometimes it’s as simple as suggesting furniture moves or changing the focus of a room, and clients run with it. But many need a PO’s non-judgmental hand-holding and accountability. “My job is encourager, cheerleader, motivator, to help them physically do it, but also to be there so they get it done,” she said.

By changing our behavior we can change our environment, Gross said, so clients must be willing to metamorphose.

Gross and her colleagues at Professional Organizers of New Mexico compiled two excellent free electronic resources to get your clutter under control. The group of eight women meet monthly to share continuing education and network.

“We are very laid back and very loosy-goosy, despite what you might think of those in our profession,” Gross laughed. Their group project for Get Organized Month, which is January — when hordes of us decide it’s time to do just that — was to compile 50 tips on hot mess topics including closets, clutter, paper, holidays, home offi ce, kitchen and time. See the sidebar for a few choice tips, then go download your own copy at nmorganizers.com. Services range from $50-$250/hour for a professional organizer and most offer packages and discounts.

Cooling the hot messDuring national Get Organized Month and beyond, ABQ professionals help the messy among us bring order to the chaos

Elizabeth Tawney GrossORGANIZING FOR EVERYDAY

505.797.3628org4everyday.com

Professional Organizers of NMnmorganizers.com

M A R Q U E E

• Batch tasks together to accomplish more. Making six calls in a row takes less time overall than if the calls are scattered throughout the day.

• Prioritize your “to do” list and allow some extra time for the unexpected.

• Purge papers from your folders and fi ling cabinet once a year.

• Clean as you go.

• Learn to make decisions. Much of the clutter in homes and work places represents delayed decisions.

• For a home business offi ce, consider hiring part-time or virtual help for some of the tasks that you procrastinate.

• Pick activities that can become rituals for your family and help signify the event. You won’t have to start from scratch every time if you already have a plan.

• Procrastination breeds clutter; act on things as soon as they come into your house.

• Always keep a bag in your closet for donations.

Helpful organization suggestions


MARQUEE

BY BILL NEVINS

Ray Wylie Hubbard, once a stoned badass, sobered up, yet stayed a badass. Happily, he never got preachy and he’s always stayed

funky. Today, he’s the best country-blues Americana songwriter going, with chart-topping albums, movie projects and world tours. And he is clearly a free man in mind, heart and soul.

“I prefer spiritual enlightenment to religious conversion,” Hubbard told Local iQ in a recent interview from his home in Wimberley, Texas. It’s a comment that shows his lack of smug piety and suggests the interlaced themes of hope, joy and desperation that weave through his latest, hauntingly enlightened yet deliciously funky album, The Grifter’s Hymnal.

Hubbard’s resonator guitar, gritty ironic faith and healthy disregard for Bible-thumping orthodoxy propel the album’s bluesy songs like “New Year’s Eve at the Gates of Hell,” wherein he takes us on a raucous, back-beat-driven trip to the fi ery lake where “Fox News whores,” creeps who rip-off musicians and other “lyin’ s.o.b.s” roast, pausing on his way to quote Martin Luther King before wryly concluding that God may well be “outsourcing” his dirty work to the devil. (“I can’t believe I said that!” Hubbard blurts at the song’s end).

Hubbard’s songs and shows — like those he’ll deliver in Albuquerque and in Red River this month — tend towards long, strange, satisfying journeys. Like Bob Dylan, he’s been called a poet-prophet by some, and he does love poetry. (“Rilke runs a bit over my head, but I enjoy it,” he said.) But Hubbard stays determinedly down-to-earth, preferring to be seen as “just a decent song-writer and player.”

“We’re Weird Old America, in the mud and scum of things,” he declares gleefully on The Grifter’s Hymnal, which opens with an invocation of “the old Black gods,” whom Hubbard affi rms are Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, Freddie King and the other Texas blues masters who inspired his own snaky slide and fi nger-picking guitar riffs. ”And I’ll never forget having seen Ernest Tubb, as well,” he added.

An unapologetic music fan, Hubbard doesn’t disguise his awe at being visited on one Grifter’s song by a rock “deity,” Ringo Starr, who sits in on vocals and percussion on a cover of Starr’s own gently raunchy

tune, “Coochy Coochy.”

“I’ve got a Beatle on my record – can you believe that?” Hubbard marveled.

Described by some critics as “resurrected,” Hubbard, now a grizzled 65, famously survived both the roadhouse over-indulgences of a rock ‘n’ roll youth and his fans’ persistent calls for his tongue-in-cheek hit “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother.”

Inspired by his late close friend Stevie Ray Vaughan’s example, Ray Wylie sobered up in 1989. He’s clearly reached unforeseen creative peaks since his long-gone bad old days, though Hubbard modestly allows in one song that, “The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations – those are pretty good days.” These days, he’s emulated by rising stars like Hayes Carll and Lincoln Durham, adored by European and American fans and critics and long happily married, with 18-year-old son Lucas playing “gold-topped Les Paul” guitar with him on recordings and sometimes on stage. Hubbard performed his raunchy memoir song “Mother Blues” on Late Night with David Letterman on Jan. 9 at the special request of

Letterman himself.

Hubbard said New Mexico holds a special place in his heart and he’s looking forward to his visit. “New Mexico – along the Sangre de Cristos and the Sandia Mountains – that’s

like a second home for me,” he declared, adding with a laugh, “And I think the statute of limitations is over in Red River (where he spent summers in the late 1960s), so we’ll be OK there.”

The mud and scum of thingsRay Wylie Hubbard’s balanced, badass enlightenment is hard-earned

Wimberley, Texas, resident Ray Wylie Hub-bard is on a roll at the age of 66, with chart-topping albums, movie projects and world tours. His new record The Grifter’s Hymnal is interlaced with themes of hope, joy and desperation.

Ray Wylie Hubbard7:30p, Sun., Jan. 27South Broadway Cultural Center1025 Broadway SE, 505.848.1320

$25

Red River Songwriter’s Festival7p, Sat., Jan. 26The Mother Lode Saloon400 East Main, Red River, 575.754.6280

$28ampconcerts.orgredriversongs.comraywylie.com

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FOOD

BY MIKE ENGLISH

One of the biggest Albuquerque food stories in recent years was the bankruptcy and sale of Duke City signature restaurant chain Garduño’s. While the restaurant lives on at two local locations (Winrock and

Cottonwood), the Garduño family is no longer affi liated.

Garduño’s founder Dave Garduño apparently isn’t willing to shut the curtain on his four decades-plus in the food industry, however, and the result is one of Albuquerque’s most popular new restaurants, Chile Rio.

Billed as a Mexican grill, Chile Rio opened in July alongside Interstate 25 in the old location of the Dickey’s barbecue house. There’s nothing left to suggest Texas barbecue (or the nightclub that followed, Allure Bar & Grill). In fact, the skilled restaurant hand that created the fun atmosphere at Garduño’s is obviously at play in the total makeover here.

Chile Rio boasts a cantina feel, complete with rustic brick and tin roof accents and table tops inset with colorful beer bottle caps. TVs and neon beer signs line the walls of both the large open dining room and the bar area, lending an informal feel, and the spacious patio adds even more margarita-sipping square footage.

Chile Rio was packed with patrons when my dining companion

and I visited at 7 p.m. on a recent Wednesday. Absolutely packed. Whatever fairy dust was used to keep people pouring into Garduño’s over the years is defi nitely in the air here.

Part of that, as mentioned, is the comfortable atmosphere, but the big draw has to be the appealing menu. There’s something of a fad for ethnic “street” food these days. Diners seem especially

willing to pay for the fl avors and aromas of open-air-food-vendor meals that are traditionally served in places like Acapulco and Bangkok. Who doesn’t want to take a quick culinary trip to the Yucatan, for example? Chile Rio taps right into this trend.

Front and center on the menu is the “Tijuana Taco Stand.” I’d like to think I’m not a sucker for “street food” marketing tricks, but count me as a fan. First, the Chile Rio corn tortillas are light, papery and almost sweet tasting, yet fi rm and grease-free enough for hand-held taco eating. Second, the fi llings: shrimp sautéed in green chile butter, machaca (chile-spiced beef that’s

been dried, then rehydrated and pounded to make it tender), pastor (marinated pork) and pineapple, or Tecate-battered tilapia, to name just some of the possibilities. Tacos are served in batches of three, with charra beans, roasted corn on the cob sprinkled with paprika, salsa and pico de gallo ($11.95).

Alongside our tacos we sampled the Fire Roasted Chicken Tortilla Soup ($5 cup/$7 bowl), which uses Yucatan chicken (read “street

food”), roasted chile and an abundance of veggies. It’s the best tortilla soup I’ve ever had, even though it was oddly chicken-free. We also tried the Posole, which was overly salty and not so special.

For our entrees we delved into the roster of “Smokin’ Fajitas,” and chose the Tequila-Lime Chicken Fajita ($14). Served with sautéed onion and bell pepper, as well as fresh guacamole (a signature at Chile Rio), pico di gallo, sour cream and three fl our tortillas, this is a serious plate of food.

Another substantial entree is the Steak Rio ($17), a straightforward half-pound cut of New York steak served with two red chile-cheese enchiladas, sweet corn cake, charra beans and guacamole.

Garduño’s, as some might remember, built a good part of its reputation on the margaritas, and Chile Rio is equally savvy with its tequila offerings. Not only is there a roster of 25 or so fi ne sipping tequilas, but the margarita menu is sophisticated. We went with the fresh-squeezed lime Patron Margarita ($10, the most spendy on the roster) and the Copa de Oro Margarita ($7), which uses Sauza tequila and Cointreau. It’s hard to go wrong with any of these. If you’re a beer lover, the Chile Rio IPA is made by Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery.

Aside from an inexperienced server who initially brought every dish of food to us at once (even after we asked for the soups and tacos fi rst), the professional hand behind Chile Rio is plain to see. Get used to the name. Chile Rio is here to stay.

Street food Mexico

PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN

Operated by the Garduño family, Chile Rio specializes in a complex roster of margaritas (left) and such signature entrees as Steak Rio (right). The restaurant’s “street food” approach includes a guacamole cart (center) that travels from table to table, with guacamole made to order.

Chile Rio, opened by Dave Garduño and his daughters, combines a skilled restaurant hand with the latest hip food trends

Chile Rio4811 W. Pan American NE, 505.341.8005

HOURS:

11a-10p, dailychilerio.com

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FOOD

For centuries, cakes have been some of the most traditional desserts served on important occasions. From weddings and baptisms and even funerals, cakes have

helped us celebrate the beginnings and endings of life’s important moments. As food historian Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat observed, “In Little Red Riding Hood’s basket, like the butter, the cake shows her respect and love for her grandmother better than any words can do. In all the folk rituals where gifts are solicited, from Roman times on, cakes have been given to children, who represent both our past and out present.” That’s a lot of pressure to put on one little dish!

But despite Twinkies and prepackaged cakes at supermarkets, dedicated bakers like my wife Mary Jane have preserved the old recipes as well as experimenting with new ones. And this experimentation requires the use of chile peppers in one form or another.

Why don’t you serve these to guests without telling them what’s in the desserts? That should stimulate the conversation and liven up the dinner party.

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Red Chile GanacheMary Jane’s recipe is based on one by the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten), but the shoeless TV cook wouldn’t dare to use red chile powder! You will need a springform pan for this cake since it would be diffi cult to get it out of a regular cake pan in one piece. You can use semisweet chocolate instead of bittersweet in the fi lling and the cake will be slightly sweeter. Maybe a scoop of ice cream on the side when you serve it to guests?

Ingredients:The Graham Crust

1-1/2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers, crumbled)5 Tbsp. Butter, unsalted, melted1 tsp. Ground cinnamon

The Chocolate Filling5 oz. bittersweet chocolate1 Tbsp. Espresso coffee, instant1-3/4 lbs. cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup Sugar, granulated1/4 cup Cornstarch1 tsp. Vanilla extract1/4 tsp. Almond extract1/2 tsp. Kosher salt3 extra-large Eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup Sour cream, at room temperature|

The Red Chile Ganache

2 oz. Chocolate, semi-sweet, fi nely chopped1 Tbsp. New Mexican red chile powder1/4 cup Heavy cream (or a little more if needed)

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 F. To make the crust, place the Graham Cracker crumbs, melted butter and cinnamon in a food processor and pulse until combined. Pour into a nine-inch springform pan. With your hands, press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Put the bittersweet chocolate in a ceramic bowl set over a pan of simmering water, or use a double boiler. Add the espresso and stir until the chocolate is just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.

To make the fi lling, cream the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and almond extracts and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fi tted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fl uffy. Reduce the speed of the mixer to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Scrape down the bowl and beater, as necessary. With the mixer on low, add the sour cream, and the cooled chocolate mixture. Mix thoroughly and pour into the cooled crust.

Bake for one hour. Turn the oven off and allow the cake to sit in the oven with the door opened wide for 1-1/2 hours. Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to sit at room temperature, until completely cooled.

For the ganache, place the semisweet chocolate in a ceramic bowl set in a pan of simmering water, or use a double boiler. Add the red chile powder and stir it completely into the chocolate. Add the cream and stir into the melting chocolate. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.

Remove the cake from the springform pan by carefully running a hot knife around the outside of the cake. Leave the cake on the bottom of the springform pan for serving. Drizzle the ganache over the top of the cheesecake.

Yield 8 to 10 servings • Heat Scale: Mild

Sweet tooth, red chile combine for a spicy bite

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN


DRINK

There are many classes of drinks. There are sours, cobblers, crustas, bucks, fi zzes, highballs, rickeys and more. Certain components of

a cocktail, whether ingredients or methods of preparation, will qualify it for a particular family of drink. One of my favorite and underappreciated categories, is called a “fl ip.”

In the early 1700s fl ips were created with beer, spirit, whole eggs and sugar, but by the mid 1800s, when Jerry Thomas published How to Mix Drinks; The Bon-Vivants Companion (probably the most famous bartending bible of all time), a fl ip was defi ned by a spirit or fortifi ed wine shaken with sugar or sweetener and an egg. Yep, a whole egg.

I know from personal experience that guests tend to shy away from cocktails with eggs, but trust me, adding eggs gives a whole new dimension and incredible texture and mouthfeel to drinks. Always use clean, unbroken eggs and if you are concerned, pasteurized eggs can be used.

I created this drink and entered it into Gaz Regan’s worldwide “Innovative Cocktail of the Year” competition in 2010 and was honored with a top-three fi nish, alongside two of the most esteemed bartenders in the world. It’s a twist on a classic Sherry Flip and is a great low-alcohol cocktail for the holidays and the winter.

Add an egg to your cocktail for a fun ‘fl ip’

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Flip the Date

Ingredients:2 oz. Medjol date-infused Palo Cortado Sherry1/2 oz. Maple syrup1 whole EggDash of Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters

Method:In a shaker, combine all ingredients except bitters and dry shake (shake vigorously without ice — this will help to emulsify the proteins in the egg and create the silky texture). Then add ice and shake again. Strain into a coupe and top with bitters. The foam that the egg creates allows for the bitters to sit on top of the drink for aromatics, and with a little practice, fun designs can be “drawn” into the foam with the back of a bar spoon.

To infuse the sherry, add one cup of pitted sliced Medjol dates to one bottle of Sherry and allow to macerate for several days in the refrigerator until the desired fl avor is achieved.


DRINK

Last time we met, we talked about the mysterious, monk-driven world of Belgian beers. This time around, I would like to explain why the sour and acidic Belgians

are such unique standouts in the beer world.

It’s not just their holy heritage that makes Belgians unique; it’s a specifi c valley in the Flemish countryside. So, let’s jump right in and discuss spontaneous fermentation. Why? For Belgian beers, spontaneous fermentation is what generally makes them tick and gives them their fl oral yeasty fl avors. The wild yeasts and bacteria in the air are what give so much complexity and variety to Belgian beers.

What is spontaneous fermentation? It is when brewing yeasts intermingle with wild yeast in the wort and fermenting stage of brewing. The result is a slightly more sour fl avor.

The major style utilizing both the wild yeast and bacteria in open fermentation is Lambic. Lambic uses the microbes in the air around the Senne (or Zenne) River Valley. Now, Lambic beer is in fact a base for several other Belgian

beer styles: Lambic, Mars, Gueuze, Kriek, Faro and “Fruit.” To clear things up a bit, Lambic itself — let’s call it the base — is a super cloudy sour beer-ish substance. What most of us all call Lambic is Kriek and Fruit Lambic. The reason is Kriek (sour cherry) and Fruit are added to the Lambic base and then fermented again for a sour fruit beer. The most common are the Kriek, peach, raspberry and blackcurrant. Lindeman’s is the most well-known fruit Lambic available, anywhere really; however it is good to keep in mind that they are sweetened, and not full of the sour that is an unadulterated Lambic. Also a sweeter Lambic-esque beer is the more rare

fl avor of apple, which can be sampled in the gorgeous Ephemere by UniBroue.

Often times the Lambic base brewers will use a style known as Oud Bruin (Flemish for “old brown” — Flemish is not so hard after all, eh?). Oud Bruin starts with open fermentation, using all of the wild yeasts and bacteria around, then goes under a second fermentation, like a Lambic, and then can be bottle-conditioned in addition to that fermentation. The result is a sour brown ale. What the brewers are generally aiming for is a sour, tart fl avor mixed with the sweetness of the darker malts used for browns. The better examples of this are Petrus Oud Bruin from Belgium, the Monk’s Café from Philly and the Meddler from Odell Brewing Company in Colorado. But, guess what? The lads at Marble have one too; they are calling it the Oude Brune, so give the locals a try.

This brings us to the other sour: the Flemish Red. The Flemish Red might be the most divisive beer I know. You will adore this style of beer or you will hate this style of beer, and

if you are on the fence about this beer … have another. These are red ales with the bacteria that cause an intense sourness often associated with lactic acids. Flemish Reds are usually aged in oak barrels to boot, which impart acetic acid to the mix. Then, like original Porters, Flemish Reds are blended with younger versions of the beer before they are bottled and served. In short, they are sour and acidic. To my taste, Michigan produces the best and — to be honest — most fl amboyant Flemish Red: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan’s La Roja. It has a pirate cat on the label. You can’t miss it.

Belgians don’t always have to be the complex, holy ales from monasteries with centuries-old traditions. They can be complex, sour and acidic ales from the countryside itself. The sours don’t come from the preening and selecting by cloistered monks, but from the free-fl owing air of river valleys and the simple fruits and malts of the world around.Seth Hall is head barman at the Albuquerque Press Club, located in East Downtown Albuquerque.

More popular sour beers boast Belgian roots

HERE WE GO AGAIN. The “Auld Lang Syne” choruses have faded, and it’s time to get down to business. For most of us, the arrival of the new year brings the usual routine: A self-declared commitment to change.

A 2007 study by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol

showed that 88 percent of those who set New Year resolutions fail. In the stories here, we found a few approaches to change that

go deeper — and are likely to be far more successful — than merely making resolutions.

These tools will help you renew your mind, body and soul, and help you

design and create the year and the life you want.

s p i r i tm i n db o d y

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

– MARCEL PROUST

BY MIKE ENGLISH

Mrs. Lammers was a remarkable fi fth grade teacher. I went to a Catholic grade school, and as part of our geography

instruction that year, Mrs. Lammers included lessons about Tibet and its predominant religion of Buddhism. Seen from my young Catholic bubble, I thought Buddhism was cool. I still do.

I’m no Buddhism expert, but as I understand the core concepts of it, the cultivation of mindfulness, non-attachment, happiness and compassion are some of the main goals — not in some self-indulgent pursuit, but with the perspective that the more peaceful and happy we are in our own lives, the more we can lift up the people around us.

That seems like a worthy goal for 2013, I’d say. May we all get on board. And with that in mind, I decided to break out of my little workaday box recently and visit the Kadampa Meditation Center of New Mexico.

Kadampa Buddhism is rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, yet independent and international in its focus. There are around 40 Kadampa meditation centers in the U.S., and around 1,000 worldwide. According to Kelsang Lhadron, the resident teacher at the Albuquerque center, Kadampa Buddhism is less tied to traditional strictures and more interested in offering an accessible form of Buddhism to people of all cultures.

There’s no doubt that the Albuquerque center is welcoming. Ongoing weekend and weekday meditation classes are available. I stopped in on a Thursday night for a meditation led by Lhadron. These $10 sessions run from 7-8:30 p.m., and are currently focused on the theme, “Less stress. Less worry. More happiness.”

I was greeted warmly in the lobby of the center by Kelsang Dechok, who gave me a quick tour and turned me loose to the meditation room, where Lhadron was teaching and a group of 20 or so people sat in chairs. Upon starting, we meditated under Lhadron’s guidance for 10 minutes. She asked us to close our eyes and sit upright, and notice the thoughts that crossed our minds. As those thoughts danced, she said, pretend that they are black smoke, and with each breath you are

blowing them out. And with each breath inward you are inhaling clean white light.

I’ve meditated before, and I’m always startled by how wild my mind can be in these quiet moments when we stop and pay attention to what’s running through our head. The thoughts — ‘I forgot to pay the car insurance,’ ‘I don’t see how I can make that work deadline,’ blah blah — are like an avalanche of boulders rolling down a mountain slope. There’s no stopping them. But an interesting thing happens as you sit there quietly. You start to see the thoughts build up and gain momentum, then roll by until replaced by another thought. You realize this is just your mind, spinning. It’s not you. You’re actually a pretty calm and cool customer. And then you’re like, “I got this meditation thing down.”

It was kind of like that. As Lhadron went on to speak for a surprisingly quick 45 minutes about how our desire to control things outside of ourselves can lead to our own suffering, and then led us on another meditation, I felt myself slowing down. It’s almost like I let my mind run it’s course, and then I could be more relaxed. And I don’t know about you, but a more relaxed me is a happier me, and a happier me is more fun for other people. That seems like a good way to approach the new year.

Besides it’s regular lineup of classes and sessions, Kadampa Meditation Center is hosting a Southwest Dharma Celebration Feb. 8-10. Visit the center’s website for more information.

Kadampa Meditation Center helps students gain peace, clarity to tame wild

minds

less stress, more joyM I N D

Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico8701 Comanche NE, 505.292.5293meditationinnew-mexico.org

Kelsang Lhadron, the resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico

photos by WES NAMAN

Lulu Lemon Ambassador Mikhayla Harrell of Bhava Yoga Studio says yoga is always her fi rst choice when it comes to renewal of all three — body, mind and spirit.

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BY KEVIN HOPPER

Clarity is a rare thing anymore. It is particularly rare post-holidays, when family, shopping, cooking, gift wrapping, baking, long

lines, the post offi ce and traffi c infi ltrate our regular routines. Now is the time for decompression. How one achieves that is unique to each individual. For some, it’s the gym. For others it’s meditation or music. For this writer, spa treatments never fail to relieve, revive and reinvigorate the mind, the spirit, and most tangibly, the body.

Starting off the new year with a massage, scrub, facial, pedicure, wrap or glow simply can’t miss in the clarity department. For me, a pair of recent back to back treatments resulted in a fresh set of skin, shedding 2012’s blanket of stress and opening my eyes to the new possibilities of 2013.

My spa of choice was Nob Hill’s Shine Skin & Body, a tiny, matchbox-sized spa oasis located just off of Central and Bryn Mawr. Co-owned by massage therapist Kim Wilson and esthetician Denise Hayes, the space was previously used for storage by adjacent Aqui Nob Hill clothing boutique and now looks like a sleek yet understated sanctuary. It’s the kind of place that oozes clarity from its black and grey walls, dark curtains and overwhelmingly warm vibe.

Clarity is exactly what I found during and after my Extremities Massage ($40 for 30 min.), which fi rst concentrates on the scalp, neck and shoulders, where most people keep their stress locked tight, as well as the face, and then moves to the hands and feet. I directly followed this treatment with an alleviating essential oil Body Polish ($40 for 30 min.), using a special Wilson scrub blend of coconut and sea salt that left my skin a soft as a marshmallow and my mind completely void of stress.

Had I not been in a state of veritable bliss after what seemed like an hours long session, I would have thoroughly enjoyed a

signature facial by Hayes ($65 for 60 min. or $85 for 90 min.). I’ll save that for another time. Hayes also has a complete menu of waxes, tanning and peels. She also is a make-up artist and offers both make-up services and lessons.

Since Shine is on the small side — essentially a treatment room and a restroom/changing room — it exudes a very urban feel, which is enhanced by Aqui and two other businesses — Ryde Shack, a spin and fi tness center, and Farm 2 Blender, a

gourmet juice bar — all under the same roof. Could a smoothie, a spin session and some new clothes add clarity? Likely. All I know is that 2013 started out really well.

BY LISA VANDYKE BROWN

Ready to reduce stress, encourage healing, attract success, inspire creative visualization and more? It’s just one click away, at The Healing Waterfall.

Founded in 1985 by Santa Fe-based Max Highstein, The Healing Waterfall offers guided meditations, courses, music and private sessions for deep relaxation and healing, personal growth and spiritual connection. Programs are available on CD and MP3 download.

Relaxing, thorough and effective, Highstein’s products transport you to peaceful, powerful places where you’ll want to linger for quite some time. Top sellers include “Releasing Fear” “Weight Loss: Transform from

Within” “Clearing Your Energy” and “The Healing Waterfall,” his legendary release that has sold 100,000 copies worldwide, and won About.com’s “Best Meditation Tool” award for 2012.

“We are all way too focused on outward success, and starved for inner connection and renewal,” said Highstein in a recent

interview. “Guided meditation is an easy, enjoyable, and very effective way to dial down the stress and go deep inside for peace.”

With graduate degrees in music, psychology, and spiritual psychology, Highstein’s talents are all clearly apparent on his user-friendly website, where visitors can listen to generous samples, learn about guided imagery, download free programs and make purchases.

“Although my customers come from all over the world, I’m always delighted to work with local clients doing personal session work,” said Highstein. “I love working with my New Mexico peeps.”

For more information or to book a private session, call 505.466.1055 or email [email protected].

tiny Nob Hill spa, Shine Skin & Body, provides large amounts of bliss

Santa Fe’s Max Highstein has developed an international

following for extensive catalogue of self-help recordings

extreme clarity mind alteringB O DY S P I R I T

Shine Skin & Body101 Bryn Mawr SE, 505.336.0277shineskinandbody.com

Healing Waterfalls505.466.1055thehealingwaterfall.com

Kim Wilson (left) and Denise Hayes, owners of boutique Nob Hill spa Shine Skin & Body.

When he’s not running 20 miles a week in winter, Bobby Tucker is running 60 or 70 miles a week in the summer. That, a vegan diet and plenty of meditation, he says, keeps him in harmonious

balance throughout the entire year. 1313


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All the members of Trampled by Turtles originally played in electric rock bands, but the group has been able to parlay its unplugged approach into surprising popularity, with gigs ranging from Coachella to Letterman.

Bluegrass brilliance

BY KYLE EUSTICE

Trampled by Turtles crawled out of its shell in 2003 and has been playing alt-country bluegrass ever since. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Dave

Simonett, bassist Tim Saxhaug, banjoist Dave Carroll, mandolinist Erik Berry and fi ddle player Ryan Young, the band originally started as a side project, but quickly grew into something beyond their wildest dreams. With slots at Coachella, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, Trampled by Turtles’ audience is growing exponentially. Hailing from the tiny town of Duluth, Minn., the guys are stunned by their success.

“We never really expected national recognition at all,” Young confessed. “It was a very slow, steady progress from playing shows for nobody to now playing shows for a lot of people. I chalk it up to luck, near-constant touring and trying to play good songs.”

Surprisingly, all fi ve members had a solid history with electric rock bands. It wasn’t until they all got together that they decided to unplug their instruments and go fully acoustic.

“I’ve always played acoustic and electric instruments,” Young said. “Most of my bands before Trampled were electric bands, with drums, bass and guitar, but I always had an acoustic guitar, a fi ddle and a mandolin that I would play occasionally. Trampled By Turtles is, for most

of the band members, the fi rst band where it is primarily acoustic instruments.”

The formula is working. With infl uences ranging from Minutemen and Mr. Bungle to Bobby McFerrin and Thelonious Monk, Young has the widest range of tastes. Punk, bluegrass, avant-garde, jazz and metal all left an impression on Young. As far as shared infl uences, Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young and Radiohead top the list.

It makes for a very interesting clash of genres.

Those eclectic tastes have built the band a solid fan base and taken them from Coachella to David Letterman — something that still seems to baffl e Young.

“It was a lot of fun,” he recalled of the Letterman gig. “We were honestly a bit nervous, but I think we did alright. Paul Shaffer was very friendly to us. He talked with us for a long time about music, Duluth, the show and Spinal Tap. Dave was really busy and was talking to producers or whatever most of the time, but was nice too. The studio was much smaller

than it looks on TV.”

It’s been a long road to make it to national television. Trampled by Turtles’ debut album, Songs from a Ghost Town, came out in 2004, followed by 2005’s Blue Sky and the Devil. However, it wasn’t until 2010’s Palamino that they were really propelled to the next level. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts.

“Palomino was recorded in a bunch of different

studios and one song was recorded in a hotel room. For the most part it was recorded as we would play it live. There are almost no overdubbed instruments or extra anything on that record,” Young said. “It was a studio ‘live’ record.”

That album laid the foundation for the next one, Stars and Satellites. Released in April 2012, Young believes it’s quite different from previous efforts.

“Stars And Satellites was recorded all in one place and has a lot of overdubbed instruments, mostly my parts,” Young explains. “I layered up fi ddles, violas, gambas, musical saws tambourines, shakers, snare drums and whatever I thought might sound for each song. It made the overall sound fuller and bigger I think.”

Trampled by Turtles’ recent success is almost surprising to Young, and he is obviously grateful to be able to play music for a living. “I put everything I have into it,” he assured. “I try my best and take it very seriously, so it can’t help but mean a lot to me.”

Perhaps what makes Trampled by Turtles so intriguing is the member’s diverse musical tastes and willingness to venture into unknown territory. While mainstream music is all about auto-tune and studio-produced beats, Trampled by Turtles’ bluegrass brilliance is the real deal.

“There are things I like that most people don’t,” Young said. “There is this Christian rock/pop band called Chasing Furies that are awesome. Three Dog Night is a guilty pleasure. I probably don’t like mainstream music, but I am also out of the loop. It’s mostly made for a certain group of people like teenage girls or whatever and I have very little in common with teenage girls. I wouldn’t expect them to be into Minutemen.”

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Steel string prodigy Andreas Kapsalis, and nylon string clas-sical guitarist Goran Ivanovic fuse modern, classical, world, jazz and many other genres. The duo will perform at Outpost Performance Space (210 Yale SE, 505.268-0044, outpost-space.org) on Tuesday, Jan. 22). Show at 7:30p. Tickets: $17-$20, available at outpostspace.org)


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Cheenah Lounge-Santa Ana Star CasinoFat City 9p-1a, FREE CowgirlMitch Lacassagne INDIE 5-7:30p, FREEFelix y los Gatos 8:30p, FREE Evangelos Chango DANCE/ROCK 9p, $5ImbibeDJ Malick 10p, FREELaunchpad Tribal Seeds, Stick Figure, The Madd T-Ray 9p, $13 Low SpiritsACOUSTIC NIGHT: Leeches of Lore, Phantom Lake, I is for Ida, Parkinsons, Manhole, Bellemah, Unit 7 Drain, Light Horse Dark Rider, Lauren Anderson, Icelandic, The World on Fyre, Shoulder Voices, The Bellmont, The Glass Menageries, 5 Star Motelles, Animals In The Dark, Lady Uranium, Death Convention Singers 9p, $3Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREEMineshaft Tavern Open Mic NIght 7-11p, FREEMolly’s BarTom Cat 1:30-5p, FREEThe Replicators 5:30p-Close, FREENed’s on the Rio Grande The Electric Edric Project ROCK 9p-1a, FREEQbarDJ Huggie ‘80S-PRESENT 9p, FREE Scalo Il BarCal Haines Trio JAZZ 8:30p, FREESt. Clair Winery & BistroEntourage Jazz 6:30-9:30p, FREE

SAT 26Blackbird BuvetteCosmic Dancing w/ Brendangerous & Nicolatron 10p, FREEBurt’s Tiki LoungeCloudlantern, Honeypaws, Young Lungs, Zenova 8:30p, FREE Cheenah Lounge-Santa Ana Star CasinoFat City 9p-1a, FREE CowgirlHot Club of Santa Fe GYPSY JAZZ/SWING 2-5p, FREEJennifer Peterson & Creekstone AMERICANA 8:30p, FREE

ImbibeDJ Akata 10p, FREELow SpiritsThe Limbs, St Petersburg 9p, $5 Molly’s BarThe Excitors 1:30-5p, FREERock Bottom 5:30p-Close, FREEMarcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriquez Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREEMineshaft Tavern Paw & Erik Sawyer ALTERNATIVE BLUE-GRASS 3-7p, FREEFelix y los Gatos 7-11p, FREENed’s on the Rio Grande The Electric Edric Project ROCK 9p-1a, FREEQbarDJ Sez TOP 40/DANCE 9p, $10 Scalo Il BarChris Dracup Duo ACOUSTIC BLUES 8:30p, FREESt. Clair Winery & BistroDiana Hughes, Dimi DiSanti, Milo Jaramillo 6:30-9:30p, FREE Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steak-house Le Chat Lunatique 7:30p, FREE

SUN 27Blackbird BuvetteGregory James Noon, FREESexy Sunday ft. Wae Fonkey ‘90s LOVE JAMS 7p, FREECowgirlZenobia & Friends GOSPEL/SOUL Noon-3p, FREEChantuese, Lizette de la Paz, Tom Rheam LATIN/BOSSANOVA 8p, FREEThe Kosmos Sunday Chatter-Felberg plays Saa-riaho & Bach 10:30a, $5-$15Las Placitas Presbyterian ChurchWilly Sucre CLASSICAL 3p, $20Launchpad The Jealous Sound, Ghost Circles, Sweet Weapons 8p, $5 Malarky’sThe Rudy Boy Experiment 3-7p, FREEMineshaft Tavern Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p, FREEO’Niell’s-Central Next Three Miles FOLK/AMERICANA 4-7p, FREEO’Niell’s-Juan Tabo Carlos the Tall 4-7p, FREESouth Broadway Cultural Center Ray Wylie Hubbard 7:30p, $27St. Clair Winery & BistroVinyl Trio 6-9p, FREE

MON 28Blackbird BuvetteKaraoke 9p, FREECowgirlKaraoke 9p, FREEMarcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE

TUE 29CowgirlWhispering Pines ROCK/POP 8p, FREE ImbibeCollege Night w/ DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREELaunchpad Nashville Pussy, Anesthesia, Cow-boys & Indian, Beard 9:30p, $10 Molly’s BarMark & Sherri 5:30p-Close, FREENed’s on the Rio GrandeBonita & the Bluefi ns 7-10p, FREEQbarFranc Chewiwie LATIN JAZZ 9p, FREE Scalo Il BarAlex Maryol ACOUSTIC BLUES 8:30p, FREESunshine Theater Gojira, Devin Townsend Project, The Atlas Moth 8p, $17

WED 30Burt’s Tiki LoungeABQ’s True Skool, Underground Hip Hop 8:30p, FREE CowgirlThe Kenny Skywolf Band ROCK/SOUL/FUNK 8p, FREE St. Clair Winery & BistroDianna Hughes, Michael Anthony, Milo Jaramillo 6-9p, FREELaunchpad Iration, Passafi re, Pacifi c Dub 8p, $15 Low SpiritsWild Belle 9p, $10 Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriquez 6:30-9:30p, FREEMolly’s BarSouthwest Wind 5:30p-Close, FREEScalo Il BarCali Shaw Acoustic Showcase 8:30p, FREESt. Clair Winery & BistroDianna Hugues & Co. 6-9p, FREE Sunshine Theater Pinback, Judgement Day 8p, $16

LIVE MUSIC

On Friday, Jan. 25 at Low Spirits (2825 2nd NW, lowspiritslive.com), scads of local act will perform short acoustic-only sets, including Leeches of Lore (pictured), Phantom Lake, I is for Ida, Parkinsons, Manhole, Bellemah and Unit 7 Drain. Also perfoirming is Light Horse Dark Rider, Lauren Anderson, Icelandic, The World on Fyre, Shoulder Voices, The Bellmont, The Glass Menageries, 5 Star Motelles, Animals In The Dark, Lady Uranium and Death Convention Singers. Show at 9p. $3 cover.


I used to know this guy one time. He had a big fat head. He used to talk about existentialism and playing bass at three in the morning — he played it at that time, he said, “Because no one understood him.”

Then, he would talk about the “immortality of the soul.” One time, I noticed he was wearing a Gojira T-shirt, which I thought was the name of one of his eight failed bands … I say they “failed” but — hey, one of them did tour Europe one time — you can’t just be anyone and do that. I decided to search YouTube for the name because I really wanted to be critical and laugh and send the terrible mess to all of my friends — both of them anyway.

Well, I instantly realized that he had nothing to do with this French heavy metal band — these guys could actually play. Their music was brutal and intense, yet melodic with plenty of stop-start riffs and complex progression changes. Sure, the lyrics did discuss what happens to the spirit of the human at the point of death, but this music wasn’t ordinary. This metal was full of spirit and when one screamed the lyrics from the Gojira track “Liquid Fire” which go, “Ejected from the womb, unrestrained, I’m catching the wind. Unfolded fi re blows with the words, straight from within,” individual empowerment was achieved. If a collective, tribal unity fl ying under the fl ag of metal is what you desire, see them live. Run in circles, slam into someone, dress in black … and sweat a lot. —Jeff Kerby

GojiraWITH THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT AND THE ATLAS MOTH

7p, Tue., Jan. 29Sunshine Theater120 Central SW, 505.764.0249

$17Tickets: holdmyticket.comgojira-music.com

At fi rst glance, you wouldn’t think that Rob Crow and Armistead “Zach” Burwell

Smith IV were the voices behind California based indie-rock band Pinback, and I don’t blame you. The San Diego band, image-wise, could easily be mistaken for a heavy metal act playing a slot in the annual Rockstar Mayhem Festival. But as

soon as you hear the clean guitar riffs of Crow and the stellar bass line’s from Smith, all accompanied by the simple yet catchy drum beats of Chris Prescott, Pinback quickly shutters any of your previous thoughts of them being a metal band. Their sound could be classifi ed into many musical genres, including pop, folk, progressive rock and probably a few other sub-genres of rock as well. Each one of the band’s fi ve full-length studio albums, including 2012’s Information Retrieved, captures their recognizably unique sound and offers something different that keeps longtime fans intrigued and attracts new ones. Pinback is a good change of pace, especially in this day and age of a music industry dominated by young, auto-tuned, hip hop artists that, well, lets be honest, we will forget about in fi ve years. This well-respected rock band is here to stay. —Todd Rohde

Pinback WITH JUDGEMENT DAY

8p, Wed., Jan. 30Sunshine Theatre112 Central SW, 505.764.0249

$21Tickets: holdmyticket.comsunshinetheatrelive.com

The hip hop scene in Albuquerque has been somewhat understated up

until recently, but if you’ve kept your fi nger to the pulse of Duke City hip hop, you’ll fi nd a beat that is building up a community of highly talented artists that can no longer go unrecognized. The leader of the pack is a group that constantly seems to be popping up all over town, the 2bers. Together, the 2bers — Collin Troy and Luke Hale (stage names Eph’Sharpe and Bles Infi nite, respectively) — have established a solid name for themselves in the music scene, but now they’re ready to take it on individually. Bles Infi nite is releasing his newest solo album, Casual Anarchy – an exploration of poetry, politics, and personality. Bles’ style takes on a laid back feel but is lyrically packed with intensity and innovation, while the music keeps a classic groove that makes for a smooth fl ow from track to track. Casual Anarchy features other notable New Mexican talents like Jungle 1, DJ Intro and Durtee Spoonz. The release of Bles’ album will be limited to only 100 copies that will only be available at live performances. If you intend on picking it up, it would be best to do it at the release party, as it is set to be a sell-out night for Albuquerque’s hip hop scene. —Justin De La Rosa

Bles Infi niteCD RELEASE SHOW

9p, Fri., Jan. 18 Sister 407 Central NW, 505.242.4900

$7 2bers.com, sisterthebar.com

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Perpetuo Mobile Teatro of Italy and Switzerland will perform the two-character play Sehnsucht Feb. 1-3 in UNM’s Experimental Theater. An exploration of the struggles of love and life, the performance is just one of dozens from theatre companies around the world that will be staged in Albuquerque as part of this year’s Revolutions International Theatre Festival.

Revolution revelationAnnual festival brings world-class international theater productions to Duke City stages for 13th yearBY CHLOË WINEGAR-GARRETT

How often have you been able to experience the world without leaving Albuquerque? Probably not very often. When was the last

time you saw a theater performance and got to talk to the performers afterward? Even less often, which is why the 13th annual Revolutions International Theatre Festival from Tricklock Company is so great: you can witness world culture onstage without breaking the bank.

This is a big year for the Tricklock Company. Not only have they been around for two decades, but they have also been able to put together a theater festival that showcases worldwide talent, and pays for it, too. While many “calls for submissions” from other theater groups will require actors and performers to pay for their submission fee, travel and lodging fees if accepted, etc., Tricklock Company handpicks performers and invites them to perform right here in Albuquerque.

In a phone interview with Local iQ, co-director and co-curator Julie Hendren described the fi nancial aspect of the event: “It is a huge endeavor on our part. We pay for the artists to be here, rather than the artists paying to be here. We rely heavily on local support and

businesses that do in-kind donations. For such a large festival, it is very grassroots,” she said.

Hendren has been with Tricklock Company since the beginning. She and co-curator Kevin Elder travel around the world to experience theater in other countries, and if they see a show they like, they invite the performers to come to Albuquerque. As Hendren said, “It’s

hard to explain to people what we’ve seen without simply saying, ‘You had to be there.’ Instead, we bring you what we saw and hope you enjoy it just the same as we did.”

One of the shows that will be presented is “79fjord, a strange and humorous play that takes place completely inside an igloo. Actor Achton Friis describes the play: “There, deep inside the cave, where the dark always stays broad and mature under the green like round ceiling — there someone is sitting and dreaming! It is as if thoughts fl oat around me, as if someone has a power on me there in the dark, someone who takes

my will and my mind. It is adventure!”

The festival will also host a wide variety of other performers who will grace the stage with unusual, creative and exciting presentations. Included in the lineup is a Polish handicraft play, a clown/slapstick look at the inhumanity of war from Mexico, an out-of-context orchestra from Santa Fe, a snarky Australian non-romantic idiot, an examination of the human

experience from Italy and a girl’s tale of mental illness from New Mexico.

What makes the Tricklock Company special, among many other traits, is that actual people are available to answer any questions about the shows, such as age-appropriateness, languages used and other logistical information. This kind of communication would be hard to fi nd in “big” theater locations.

“If you go to New York and see a show, you will not be able to talk to the artists, and you would pay a lot of money,” Hendren pointed out. “This festival is a chance to see the world, to experience other cultures and to understand the performers on a different level. It makes the world smaller in a lovely way.”

Tricklock Company is a small company, with only 11 people plus volunteers, Hendren explained: “Everyone works for very little, and this year happens to be particularly tough with lower donations due to the ‘fi scal cliff’. But we believe in this so much, we work hard to make it happen. We want to make sure everyone is taken care of from our employees to volunteers to the audience. We hope lots and lots of people will attend this year.”

Tricklock Company includes this line in their mission statement: “Theatrical performance is a movement intrinsic to the evolution of our culture.” It couldn’t hold more true to the 13th annual Revolutions International Theatre Festival. These stage productions are revelations in the world of theater. Come out and see the world and all of its craziness and beauty while staying right here in Albuquerque; it doesn’t get much better than that.

Revolutions International Theatre FestivalJan. 17-Feb. 3Various venues, 505.414.3738

$23 per show$18 (Stu., Sen.)TICKETS: tricklock.com/revolutions/tickets

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THU 17THROUGH JAN. 31: EXHIBITION Grasses in Nature and Studio A photographer for more than 30 years, Dana Patterson Roth has spent a life of adventure in N.M. She studied photography and painting at UNM and elsewhere and now focuses on fi ne art photography. Her photographs of grasses in the exhibit highlight the subtle beauty of their structure and detail. FREETHE PLACITAS LIBRARY 453 HWY 165, PLACITAS, 505.867.3355placitaslibrary.com

FRI 18THROUGH MAY 12: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION Thicker Than WaterFeaturing the work of photo and mixed media-based artists Brenda Croft, Tom Jones, Greg Staats and Anna Tsouhlarakis, this exhibit reveals a broader understanding of communal ideologies that extends into and passes a western construct of individualism to encompass Indigenous references of community, clan and nation. Opening reception: 5p, FREE. Exhibition: Wed.-Sun. 10a-5p, FREE-$10MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS108 CATHEDRAL, SANTA FE, 505.983.1666iaia.edu/museum Painting Animals Featured work includes artists paintings of animals. Animals will also be on site with their trainers creating paintings of their own. 5:30-8p, FREEWEEMS GALLERY & FRAMING 7200 MONTGOMERY NE, SUITE D, 505.293.6133 weemsgallery.com

THROUGH JAN 26: PERFORMANCE School House Rock Live the TourThe Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it’s lighting up stages everywhere. Fri. 6p, Sat. 2p & 6p, FREE-$10THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE AND IMPROV THEATRE 100 GOLD SW, SUITE 112 B, 505.404.1578theboxabq.com


Santa Fe’s local abstract painter Jim Modiano will join artists of diverse backgrounds in the upcoming art show Expose: New Orleans, a public art exhibit that will display art via billboards in New Orleans during the upcoming Mardi Gras season.

The exhibit, now in its fourth year, is meant to utilize public space as an artistic venue. For his part, Modiano contributes a number of themes to the repertoire. Modiano weaves visual complexity and dynamism through compositions that write a love letter to the simultaneously random and patterned qualities of nature. He builds compositions piece-by-piece by working and reworking simple patterns. His recent work, including his 2012 series Recombination, features pieces that appear kaleidoscope- or fractal-like in composition, while still maintaining a sense of fl uidity. His series Unsevering Connections from 2004 appears to mimic biological forms with its interweaving inkblot-shaped patterns. Other work combines the visually sharp features of Recombination with fl owing biological patterns, a practice that creates an intriguing visual contrast. Overall, what Modiano’s work brings to the fore is an appreciation of the astonishing complexity and wonder that exists in nature and earthly systems. Modiano creates an ode to nature by developing work that is both intricate and refreshingly subtle. —Shari Taylor

Jim ModianoExpose: New Orleans Jan. 21–Feb. 18

Musician, composer, child prodigy, ambassador of the arts, researcher, philanthropist, educator: there are a lot of ways to describe violinist Rachel Barton Pine, but dull is not one of them. Rarely has the New Mexico Philharmonic seen an artist of her caliber or intrigue, and never has the Philharmonic — nor anyone else for that matter — seen an artist who transcends musical styles in quite the way she does. On top of being a master violinist, Pine is a member of the metal band Earthen Grave. Her music draws a connection between the compositional intricacy and undeniable energy apparent in rock and metal music and that of chamber music, and her energy and technical composure is apparent in a long resume of recordings and performances that honor styles from Baroque to Latin. Featured alongside Pine is conductor Robert Tweten, who has displayed his fl awless brand of gusto at venues around the world. A music appreciator will fi nd satisfaction in the blend of precision and prowess that the pair will bring. —Shari Taylor

New Mexico Philharmonic WITH RACHEL BARTON PINE

6p (pre-concert lecture at 5p), Sat., Jan. 19 Popejoy Hall On the UNM campus, 505.323.4343

$19.50-$68.50nmphil.org

It’s time to take a trip back in time and consult your younger, debt-free, 12-year-old grade-school self. Remember when you couldn’t, for the life of you, remember simple multiplication tables, what an interjection did to a sentence or how a bill becomes a law? (Hopefully you do now). For many, Schoolhouse Rock was a savior. The songs taught many things and helped students through some rough years at school. Now it is time to key those feelings of nostalgia and prepare yourself for Schoolhouse Rock Live! Thanks to Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company and The Box performance space,

Albuquerque residents will now be able to watch the locally produced and choreographed show. Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows nervous, fi rst-year teacher Tom during his fi rst day on the job. While trying to ease his nerves by watching TV, he is soon overtaken by characters created by his imagination who show him how to gain the confi dence to teach his students with the power of music. The show features many of the popular songs from the original television series (“Conjunction Junction,” for example) and will also be making stops at many Albuquerque-area schools. —Todd Rohde

Schoolhouse Rock Live!2, 6, 9p, Fri., Jan. 19; 6p, Fri., Jan. 25; 2, 6p, Sat., Jan. 26The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre

114 Gold SW, 505.404.1578

$10theboxabq.com

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THROUGH JAN. 27: PERFORMANCE/DINNER Mystery in MoroccoTheater guests are ushered into a Moroccan riad where they will enjoy either a four course Moroccan prix fi xe dinner or hors d’oeuvres and refreshing mint tea and coffee. During the course of dinner, guests will make acquaintances with the characters. Fri & Sat 7p, $20-$53AUX DOG THEATRE 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.453.3068thecabaretplayers.com

THROUGH JAN. 29: RECEPTIONGoat Town/Alleys This two-person show features Jamie Ho & Ashley Veve Rammelsberg. Reception: 6-8p, FREE5G NORTH GALLERY1715 5TH NW, 505.977.9643

SAT 19THROUGH MAY 12: EXHIBITION Jason Lujan: Summer Burial The collected works and ideas behind Jason Lujan’s Summer Burial references Eastern visuals as a comment on Native American allegories and contemporary realities. 10a-5p, FREE-$10MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS108 CATHEDRAL, SANTA FE, 505.983.1666iaia.edu/museum

THROUGH MAR. 31: EXHIBITION Nathan Pohio: Spyglass Field Recordings: Santa FeThis solo exhibition features the work of leading contemporary Maori video, photography and installation artist Nathan Pohio. 10a-5p, FREE-$10MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS108 CATHEDRAL, SANTA FE, 505.983.1666iaia.edu/museum

Tyree Honga: Images of LifeUsing only his mouth, BiC pens and colored pencils after a car accident left him paralyzed from shoulders down, Tyree Honga (Hualapai and Paiute) creates a new portrait series illustrating animals and individuals near his Grand Canyon home. 10a-5p, FREE-$10MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS108 CATHEDRAL, SANTA FE, 505.983.1666iaia.edu/museum

THU 24DOCUMENTARYBicycle dreamsBicycle Dreams is an award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM). The screening is presented as a benefi t by the Bicycle Coalition of NM. 7p, $10-$15RODNEY THEATER-UNM230 CORNELL NE unmtickets.org

FRI 25THROUGH FEB. 15: RECEPTIONBlack SpacePainters have been fascinated by the color black and have used the color as a basis for their paintings since prehistoric cave drawings. With the exhibition, Zane Bennett celebrates the use of black in the works of the following artists: Pierre Soulages, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, Robert Motherwell and Donald Judd. Reception: 5-7p, FREEZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART, 435 S. GUADALUPE, SANTA FE, 505.982.8111 zanebennettgallery.com

Male Burlesque Performance Join The Sons of Perdition, for a night of entertainment. 6:30p & 9:30p, $15-$30GREAT FACE & BODY123 BROADWAY SE, 505.404.6670greatfaceandbody.com

SAT 26THROUGH MAY 27: EXHIBITION Filigree and Finery: the Art of Spanish EleganceThe exhibition Filigree and Finery will showcase both historic and contemporary examples of the fi ne art of elegant adornment in the Spanish world. Tue.-Sun. 10a-5p, $5SPANISH COLONIAL ART MUSEUM 750 CAMINO LEJO, SANTA FE, 505.982.2226spanishcolonialblog.org

MON 28Higinio Valentin Gonzales Exhibit Lecture, by Maurice Dixon Jr. A resident of Santa Fe, tinsmith Maurice Dixon Jr. has had a long-time association with galleries representing the regional folk arts of NM. Dixon will be speaking about his new research on the life and art of master tinsmith Higinio Valentin Gonzales (1842-1921). 2p, FREE-$10MUSEUM OF SPANISH COLONIAL ART, 750 CAMINO LEJO, SANTA FE, 505.982.2226spanishcolonialblog.com

OPENINGS/PERFORMANCES

THU 17BOOK TALKAward-winning author and space ambassador Loretta Hall pres-ents New Mexico’s century of leadership in space exploration. 7p, FREEOLD SAN YSIDRO CHURCH 966 OLD CHURCH, 505.890.5583

BOOK TALKGayle Forman, Just One DayJoin award-winning New York Times bestselling author and journalist, Gayle Formana to discuss her new book. 5p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

BOOK TALKSue Hallgarth, On The Rocks: A Willa Cather and Edith Lewis MysteryHallgarth draws the reader into a unique retreat and an inside glimpse of the lives of a great American novelist and her talented life partner. 7p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

SAT 19BOOK SIGNINGAndrea Feucht, Food Lovers’ Guide to Santa Fe, Albuquerque & TaosThe ultimate guide to N.M.’s food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to fi nd, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. 3p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

SUN 20BOOK SIGNINGMegan McKenna, Like a Hammer Shattering RockRenowned Catholic author Megan McKenna celebrates her 50th book with a controversial interpretation of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John and what they mean for the Church and society today. 3p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

MON 21BOOK SIGNINGPaul Szych, Dynamic Stalking InterventionSzych, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, will be available to sign copies of his book 8a, FREEHASTINGS6001 LOMAS NE, 888.361.9473tatepublishing.com

THU 24LAUNCH PARTY Newest Issue of “Bosque”Join select ABQ poets and writers to celebrate the launch of the newest is-sue of Bosque (The Magazine), a new literary journal. 7p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

FRI 25BOOK SIGNINGJanet E. Vigil, Perfect You 5p, FREEHASTINGS840 JUAN TABO NE, 505.296.6107tatepublishing.com

BOOK SIGNING Mercedes Kirkel, Mary Magda-lene Beckons, Join the River of Love7p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

SAT 26BOOK SIGNINGGail Feldman, From Crisis to Creativity: Taking Advantage of Adversity Have you ever wondered whether credible evidence supports the old cliché, “Every cloud has a silver lining?” In this exploration of the interplay between pain and possibil-ity, Feldman shows the answer is an emphatic “yes.”. 3p, FREEBOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139bkwrks.com

BOOK TALK Steven Gould, ImpulseABQ science-fi ction author will talk about his latest novel. 2:30p, FREEPAGE ONE BOOKSTORE11018 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.294.2026page1book.com

FIRST SAT. OF EVERY MONTHSelf-Published/Local Author Book Fair Authors are invited to bring their books to promote independently and sell at Page One Bookstore’s self-publishing fair. First Sat, of every month. 3-5p, FREEPAGE ONE BOOKSTORE 11018 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.294.2026page1book.com

BOOKS EVENTS

Through Jan. 27, local troupe The Cabaret Players will be performing Mystery in Morocco, a Moroccan-style dinner and show combo at Aux Dog Theatre (3011 Monte Vista NE, 505.453.3068, auxdog.com). STAGE TIMES: Fri & Sat 7p. Tick-ets: $20-$53.


HEALTH

Like many of you, I was sick during the holidays. Clearly something was going around, and it obviously found me. I had a cough, slight fever and body aches.

Unfortunately, there was no cure other than time, rest and less indulging. During these past holiday weeks I got numerous phone calls from friends and family. Most of them reaching out to wish my family and I a healthy and happy new year. However, there were more than few seeking drugs. Some of the requests went like this: “Dude, can you get me some antibiotics? My throat is killing,” or, “I hope it’s not an inconvenience, but I really need a Z-pack for my cough.” All these requests made me realize that many people misunderstand antibiotics and what they help cure.

Antibiotics are a group of medicines that can eradicate or reduce infections of many bacteria, certain fungi and specifi c parasites. Antiviral medicines are used to treat specifi c viruses such as HIV, Hepatitis and Infl uenza. I’d like to focus here on antibiotics and their treatment of

bacterial infections.

The numerous calls I received these past weeks were for common illnesses such as sore throat, lingering cough and sinus congestion. Timely treatment for appropriate bacterial infections with the correct antibiotic is important, and nearly all antibiotics require a prescription. So, the question is, when should you seek medical attention?

Generally, if you have what everybody else has been getting, you more than likely have a viral infection. While strep throat requires antibiotics, most sore throats are not strep in nature. Nearly

all sore throats are viral infections and will pass with time. Other common viral infections are colds, fl u, most coughs, most ear infections, most pink eye and most stomach fl u. Taking an antibiotic when you have a viral infection won’t make you feel better.

Antibiotics treat bacterial infections very well. Common infections would include most skin infections, nearly all bladder infections, sinus infections lasting more than two weeks and prolonged ear and lung infections. Skin, bladder and sinus infection have clear symptoms which most of us recognize, However, lung infection (pneumonia) is more diffi cult to differentiate between bacterial and viral. A good rule of thumb is, if you have a sustained fever of over 100.4 degrees and a productive cough (thick yellowish-green sputum), you should seek medical attention. Another essential rule to follow is, if you have a high fever and a rash, this could be a sign of serious bacterial infection.

The improper use of antibiotics has many consequences, including bacterial resistance

and side effects such as diarrhea, nausea or yeast infections. Yuck! When you need an antibiotic, you want it to be effective. The effectiveness of antibiotics can be promoted by each of us. We should understand when antibiotics are useful — don’t expect to take antibiotics every time you’re sick. Take antibiotics only when prescribed and complete the medication exactly as prescribed. Reduce the spread of infection by washing your hands often, covering your mouth when coughing and maintaining your vaccinations.

If any of you decide to call me for antibiotics, keep in mind that most colds and sore throats are viral and antibiotics are not helpful. I will recommend rest, hydration and for you to put the cocktail you’re sipping down.

Dr. Abinash Achrekar is an assistant professor of cardiology, internal medicine and public health at the University of New Mexico. Send any comments or questions to [email protected].

Antibiotics aren’t the answer to every ailment


BY JEFF BERG

I’ve seen a multitude of small-budget feature fi lms that have been made by local fi lmmakers over the years, some of which were unwatchable (enough with the zombies

already!), others not bad and still others that are remarkable, considering the resources at hand.

Julie Reichert’s Warrior Woman falls into the latter category.

Reichert, who has been back and forth to New Mexico over the years, also had a brief stint as a Hollywood screenwriter in the 1980s. But now back in New Mexico, she has written, directed and produced her fi rst feature.

In the fi lm, Karen Young (The Sopranos, LA Law) stars as Alice, a woman who has lost a breast to cancer. Having undergone chemotherapy and radiation as well, Alice is still recovering her strength, acceptance and grace and is having PTSD-inspired dreams about her surgery. Compounding these issues are fi nancial diffi culties, since she is “only” working one job, and her husband, Gary, a tradesman, has also hit a wall concerning steady work.

Alice is teaching English as a second language at night to a very mixed bag of international students, including a young Vietnamese woman, Thuy, who, as Alice fi nds out, has an abusive Anglo husband.

Almost on impulse, Alice and Thuy head into the New Mexico desert night in Alice’s aging sedan, perhaps to start working to get their lives into a better perspective or perhaps to just take a break. Either way, that adventure comes to an end when Alice’s car quits.

However, this is where the next part of the story begins, when they meet Max, the tow truck driver who comes to their aid (played with great style by Kristen Hansen). Through Max, Alice and Thuy fi nd temporary refuge and friendship through a passel of new women who offer new experiences and encouragement.

The car needs a major repair and soon Alice and Thuy are painting Max’s old house in exchange for the work needed on the car. Max shares the place with her partner Rhonda and a couple of kids, but Alice and Thuy are allowed to sleep at the gas station that Max operates.

But sleep does not come easy for Alice. Nightly, she is invaded by two varieties of dreams, one that relives her surgery in an abstract way, while the other is more ceremonial and somewhat peaceful. It is here that Alice fi nds some solace (and puzzlement) as to how this type of dream is trying to instruct her.

When asked about the dream sequences in a recent interview with Local iQ, Reichert said, “I

think the unconscious mind often brings things to us that the conscious mind doesn’t see, and in Alice’s case, this leads toward her healing.”

Thuy, in a lesser way, fi nds her own freedom, and with the help of Max and her new friends and a gentle young man she meets at the garage, she rebuffs the attempts of her caddish husband to reconcile.

“It is a fi ctional story, but the fi ction grew out of my own experience and that of others, and my own imagination,” Reichert said.

Reichert herself was diagnosed with breast cancer

about 20 years ago, and started writing the fi rst draft of the story about a year later.

Except for Young, the rest of the cast and crew are all local, something that was very important to Reichert. The outdoor cinematography set along

the Rio Grande makes great use of that natural environment, which also comes to play in Alice’s healing, albeit in a smaller way. And the ending is unexpected and quite believable.

Reichert has done a very commendable job with this fi lm and will soon start her next venture, again about the empowerment of women.

“I’m hoping to launch a new project soon,”

Reichert shared, a movie called Milonga, about a homeless woman with a guilty past who heals herself through tango.

Special eventAt the Jan. 20 screening of Warrior Woman, half of all admission proceeds will go to Cancer Support Now, Inc., a membership-based nonprofi t organization created by cancer survivors and their families and friends. The group provides one-on-one and/or group support for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. Reichert and Eleanor Schick, coordinator of support services for Cancer Support Now, Inc. will be there to speak and answer questions. On all other nights, Reichert and other cast and crew members will be available for questions after each screening.

FILM SHORTS

BY JEFF BERG

A semi-fi nalist, and rightfully

so, for this year’s Best Foreign Language Oscar, Rust and Bone is a beautifully fi lmed, heavy drama of two people whose lives have slipped into hard times, Ali is a fi ghter who has turned to street boxing to make a living, and Stephanie is a former orca trainer who loses her legs in a horrible accident. A most unusual and unique love/friendship story grows from their misfortune. Dark and brilliant.

Rust and Bone DIRECTED BY JACQUES AUDIARD

Opens Jan. 18 Call for show times

Century 14

100 Central SW, 505.243.9555

UA DeVargas 6

562 North Guadalupe, Santa Fe, 800.326.3264 ext. 608sonyclassics.com/rustandbone

Etain O’Malley (above, foreground) leads the Dream Women in a scene from the New Mexico-made movie Warrior Woman. At left, Vic Browder and Karen Young portray a mar-ried couple who are facing challenges in their relationship.

Although short in length, this

ardent documentary follows the day-to-day trappings of three young people who live in a small town in the California desert. Skaters, but not of the “punk” variety, all three share their daily lives and loves quite openly with you, and you can really appreciate that. Unique but dry.

Only the YoungDIRECTED BY ELIZABETH MIMS AND JASON TIPPET

Opens Jan. 18Call for show timesCCA1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 505.982.1338ccasantafe.org facebook.com/onlytheyoungfi lm

Grace, acceptance, strengthAlbuquerque writer/director explores themes of female empowerment in New Mexico-made Warrior Woman

In this brief but intense

and nearly cheerless German drama, the title character, a doctor in East Germany, has been sent as punishment by the powers that be to a small rural hospital. Her distaste for the place and her co-workers (some in the same predicament) begins to soften as she realizes what is true and important. Wise but dark.

Barbara DIRECTED BY CHRISTIAN PETZOLD

Opens Jan.18Call for show times

The Screen Santa Fe

1600 St. Michael’s, 505.473.6494thescreensf.com adoptfi lms.com

FILM

R E V I E W

Warrior WomanDIRECTED BY JULIE REICHERT

7p, Jan. 19-21 Guild Cinema3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848guildcinema.comwarriorwomanfi lm.com


ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19)Remember to mind your politics. You are in rare form in many other ways — unafraid to stand out, bold about expressing your ideas and willing to take charge. Yet, what you need is to employ your political skill. That means politeness, following basic policy and applying a little polish to your presentation. You are in a visible position of leadership, though I suggest you focus your efforts on fostering cooperation. You will have to take some initiative but if you remember to do all those things beginning with ‘pol’ you will fi nd that your charm and positive attitude get you further than letting anyone know who is boss. Be aware of emotions like envy, jealousy and the desire for control. Leave that to other people. What they all have in common is a competitive edge; that is the thing to identify in any form that it arrives, to let go of and to fi nd viable options for.

TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20)What we think of as marriage is a religious concept. Then by some miracle it ended up a civil instrument, infl uencing taxes and under the jurisdiction of the state courts. I am aware that there are ways of thinking of partnership and even marriage unrelated to any of these venerated institutions. I would ask what role any have in the exchange of human emotions or organizing a household. You’re in a phase of questioning many other values that have percolated through to you via religion, though you may never have recognized them as such. It is time. They all have one thing in common: controlling behavior and concentrating wealth in the hands of the church, in both cases using guilt as the lever. The matter can be reduced to one short inquiry: what would you do in a world where guilt held no value? Would you need in some way to be reigned in? Or would you conduct yourself ethically anyway, and still have a good time?

GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21)Now is the time to renegotiate certain contracts and agreements that no longer serve their purpose. Therefore, I suggest you go over every agreement that you’re currently subject to, assess its reason for existing and see if that reason is being fulfi lled. Some of these may be pretty old, you may have forgotten others, and some, you may not even be aware you’re subject to. Here is a clue: Is something or someone “driving you crazy?” Is there a source of chaos in your life? Something putting pressure on you that you seem unable to get out of? See if you can trace this back to some kind of agreement that you made. Go back to the moment of that transaction and look at the exact language, whether in writing or what you recall having said. Research or remember what was said to you, in terms of what promises were made. Did you hold up your end of the bargain? Once you have that information, you will have plenty to work with. The concept of a relationship is taken too seriously, and the reality of a relationship not seriously enough.

CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22)You are in extraordinarily rich relationship territory, with your bonds with others deepening and the potential for one particular person as a choice to enter deep caverns within yourself. I suggest, however, that you embrace these developments with a spirit of welcoming change rather than courting permanence. It’s not that the people you encounter now will not last; to the contrary, one or more may prove to be around for quite a while. I suggest that you stay in the present and keep the energy moving, allowing the elements in the environment to form new compounds, and the sensations in your body to lead to a new depth of emotional sharing and contact. Your concept of a partner or lover is changing, as is your desire to share your feelings with others. These are matters more practical than mystical, particularly the language piece. Listen carefully, say what you mean and get your conversation partner to propose what they think you mean. Certainty of understanding is rare; you can come close now.

LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23)It’s time for some deeply engrained patterns to change, particularly involving the work you do. You have a leverage point right now; key elements of the system within which you operate are at maximum stress. As designed, the system cannot take the pressure it’s being subjected to. But don’t wait for things to “get better” to make the changes that you need to make; the whole point is to redesign things to accommodate the kinds of tension that you’ve been experiencing lately. Several factors are involved, including communication, how resources are allocated and understanding the nature of commitment as it exists within your environment. Speaking personally, you have to get out of two modes: one is “this is how it’s going to be because this is always how it was” and “we need a rigid structure or set of rules to solve this problem.” In truth what you need is fl exibility. You are in the leadership role when it comes to setting that particular example.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22)Loosen up a little and you will be a lot happier. You need a more playful outlook; I think naughty is the word. I suggest you stop asking if you’re “in integrity” and realize there is only so much that can go wrong, under your present plan; the world will not end if you have more fun. Yet you may have to consciously set aside attachment to the fun you didn’t get to have. I know it’s diffi cult not to have some feelings for what you sincerely regret, though it’s likely to get in the way of what you can experience now. What all those opportunities for fun have in common is the need to take some kind of chance. I don’t mean walking along the ledge of a skyscraper. I mean an emotional risk, such as entering a vulnerable situation where you have the potential to get hurt. Yes, it could happen, but it’s less likely if you’re conscious of your environment. It’s the vulnerability that will allow in the sense of contact and pleasure.

LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23)I suggest you stay close to home the next few weeks, close to a place where you can pull in and retreat. You seem to be processing some unusually deep feelings, though they’re coming through with the approximate ease that water moves through the bedrock of an aquifer: dependably, though slowly, requiring time and patience. The material includes a review of your as-yet unmet emotional and relational needs; there is something about the past that’s holding you close and about which you may have some regrets, including regrets about how you treated someone when you were feeling neglected. At the same time, you may notice that your curiosity is going in new directions. You may think that it’s your brain acting up, though I would propose that this is an actual physical inquisitiveness that is calling you to explore. You may not feel ready now, though if you’re patient with yourself and don’t try to escape from the past, you’ll discover renewed freedom to try some truly interesting experiences.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22)Something is much simpler than it seems. But to see that, you must think it through for yourself and not be swayed by the opinions of others. I suggest that you skip the part about analyzing everyone’s motives and see what the situation looks like in its most elemental form. If you had to script it into a play for shadow puppets, how would it look and sound? Who would the characters be? I think, probably, it would look like some family scene that you decided you were tired of long ago. You seem to perceive yourself as an irritant in a group environment, as the one who stands out or is different. That’s the scenario to let go of; it’s no longer true and seems to be entirely a replay of old tapes. In reality, under the current astrology you seem to be the one wanting to be the adult in the room, which is a good thing — as long as you recognize the difference between adult and parent.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22)You may feel under pressure to make some big decisions, particularly of a fi nancial nature. I suggest, however, that you wait until the end of the month before fi nalizing anything, particularly involving an investment or banking matter. You have more to learn about where partners or signifi cant others are coming from, and what you learn will infl uence your decision. Meanwhile, it would help if you turned your sense of pressure into a sense of opportunity: in this case, you need to restructure your affairs in some way, which will have a benefi t over time. There is an intimate connection between money and the structures that surround it, which takes many forms. I suggest you make a commitment to have no guilt about doing what you need to do in order to make your affairs run more smoothly.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)Accept the past in its current form and recognize that there is little you can do to change it, or to mitigate its effects. Yet if you take an attitude of “let it be,” you may fi nd that more peace of mind comes to you than you could ever have if you try to rewrite history, pretend certain things didn’t happen or get stuck on your regrets. If you allow it to be so the past will start to make sense in a way you had not considered before. You stand at a new moment in your life, though you will recognize this in a more palpable way if you embrace what is present for you now, and notice that you have many new options for how to live. This calls for shifting your perspective, along two orientations. One is your relationship to attachment. It’s no longer possible for you to be stuck in the way things were in the past, or to use epoxy and jealousy to graft you onto anyone. Second is your relationship to stating your basic emotional needs. Resolve to speak up and state them clearly, in language that another mortal can understand without the help of a detective.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19)Your mission is to foster cooperation without worrying about your popularity, and without going out of your way to make enemies. In other words, the people around you are not going to work together so well because they like you so much; and they are not going to work together because they hate you so much. They’re going to do it because it’s the right thing to do and because everyone’s life will be easier. Therefore, you have to be gentle in your approach to leadership, and recognize that you have a real measure of authority before you ever open your mouth. However, I suggest you tune into certain facts of the underlying psychology — both your own and that of the circumstances around you. It seems to be driving everything, and you may be the only person in the environment who has the ability to perceive what’s going on, including being able to suss out the sexual politics that are involved and are, as usual, signifi cantly infl uential.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20)You may or may not consider yourself “marriage material” though I would propose that this is an excellent few weeks to explore your partnership potential. You have your own ideas about what a relationship is, and you may think that few others share those ideas. There are people in your circle of friends who are starting to catch up with you. Anyway, my point is: for the next month, experiment with the idea that your ideas about relationships are right for you and that other people have been learning from your example. There is a kind of collective transformation in progress right now, and it’s likely to manifest in your life as opportunities for contact that you thought were unlikely or impossible before. The challenge for you will leave behind the pain of what has not worked; any past struggle with rejection; and any prejudices you still may hold about what other people think about how you live. There is a lot that others have not been saying. Love, listen and learn.

PLANET WAVES by Eric Francis • planetwaves. net

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As January begins to quickly pass us by, we enter the part of the year when the resolutions we were so serious about this time,

start to fall by the wayside. This is the perfect opportunity to reevaluate your job hunting plan for 2013 and get back on track. But before we look ahead, let’s take one more look at what we can take from 2012:

Learn from your mistakesTake a moment to review every interview and encounter you experienced during last year’s job search. Make a detailed list of anything you would have liked to do differently moving forward, and reference that list often.

Set weekly goalsIt can be diffi cult to stay motivated during a longer job search. Set benchmarks for yourself to measure progress and help evaluate your strategy. How many resumes are you going to set out? How many

events are you going to attend?

Structure your dayIt’s easy to become sidetracked when looking for work. Time management is crucial in an effective job search, so structure your day as you would any other job. Set specifi c time blocks for research, phone calls, resume edits and any other related tasks to stay on track.

Ask for feedbackReach out to previous employers you have applied for a job with and ask for candid feedback on how you can improve in your future interviews. You can also ask, if you didn’t at the time, the reasons why you were not the chosen candidate. Let them know you are using this information to

improve as a candidate.

Create a Master Curriculum VitaeA CV is a document that includes a detailed and comprehensive description of your work experience — all of it. This is much more involved than a resume, which provides only a snapshot of your skills. Creating a CV is like taking inventory of everything you have to offer as a candidate. This is a great place to start to ensure you are not leaving out any vital information when applying for your next position.

Before you know it, 2013 will be fl ying by. It’s not too late to use what you learned in 2012 to make this the best career year possible.

Theresa Maher, a former Albuquerque resident, is vice-president, creative partner services at Recruiting.com. For the latest Albuquerque job openings, visit the careers section of local-iQ.com.

Carry job-hunting lessons into new year

COMMUNITY EVENTS

THU 17LECTURE

Dinosaur Century: 100 years of dinosaur discoveries in NMThis lecture will be led by Dr. Spencer Lucas, Chief Scientist, NM Museum of Natural History and Science. He will discuss the pivotal part NM has played in dinosaur paleontology over the last century. 7-8:30p, $4-$8NM MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE 1801 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.841.2800nmnaturalhistory.org

SAT 19COMPOSTING TALK

Presented by Bernco Master Composters. 10-11a, FREEALBUQUERQUE GARDEN CENTER 10120 LOMAS NE, 505.929.0414nmcomposters.org

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park Volunteer OrientationLearn about the bosque and enjoy its beauty while supporting the park’s mission to education visitors about it. 10-11:30a, FREE RIO GRANDE NATURE CENTER STATE PARK EDUCATION CENTER 2901 CANDELARIA NW, 505.344.7240rgnc.org

Healthy Teeth-Healthy Me With Sesame Street This workshop from Sesame Street helps caregivers with fun and healthy ways to support children’s dental hygiene. 10a-Noon, FREE, RSVP requiredMOUNTAIN VIEW PRIVATE ELEMENTARY4100 NEW VISTAS NW, 505.277.4087newmexicopbs.org

Diabetes Prevention Program Karen Halliday and Marsha Gaillour, Wellness Coach, will present the program, Diabetes Prevention: A Key to Lifelong Heath. 11a, FREEESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, 505.891.5012ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

Santa Fe Brewing Happy Hops Hunt During this scavenger hunt, Santa Fe Brewing will stash SFB cans stuffed with prizes all over the mountain at Sipapu (located 20 miles southeast of Taos). Redeem your prize at base area and enjoy SFB beer specials all evening! Watch Facebook (facebook.

com/Sipapu) and Twitter (twitter.com/SipapuNM) pages on the day of the event for tips to fi nd the hidden cans. 9a-4p, FREESIPAPU SKI RESORT5224 NEW MEXICO 518, VADITO, 800.587.2240 sipapunm.com

TUE 22Gentle Yoga With Susan Gordon Improve fl exibility, strength, balance, and range of motion. Many yoga poses may be done with a chair. Ms. Gordon is a certifi ed yoga teacher. No experience is necessary. 7-7:45p, FREE LOMA COLORADO LIBRARY 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5013 ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

FRI 25THROUGH JAN. 26: RODEO The 6th Annual NM Stampede PRCA RodeoThe “fastest growing PRCA rodeo in New Mexico” will feature Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Steer Wres-tling and more. Don’t miss the action when over 350 cowboys and cowgirls compete for over $60,000 in prize money. 7:30p, $15.50-$31.50SANTA ANA STAR CENTER 3001 CIVIC CENTER NE, RIO RANCHO, 888.694.4849comcasttix.com

An Evening with MilagroEnjoy a fi ve-course meal prepared and paired with Milagro wines. 6:30p, $60HOTEL ANDALUZ125 2ND, 505.923.9013 hotelandaluz.com

Moonlight Hike & Campfi re Explore the mountain by moonlight on a guided tour at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort (located 20 miles southeast of Taos.) Walk from the base area to mid-mountain. Once the turnaround point is reached, catch your breath and warm yourself with hot cocoa and a roaring campfi re. Be sure to wear warm clothes and sturdy boots. 6:30-8:30p, FREESIPAPU SKI RESORT5224 NEW MEXICO 518, VADITO, 800.587.2240 sipapunm.com

SAT 26THROUGH JAN. 27: WORKSHOPBachata Dance LessonsLessons will be taught by Adam Taub who brings a wealth of cultural and musical knowledge to his rootsy, Dominican-style dance classes. Six classes will be held over the weekend for $15/class or $75 for all six. Call for times and details. DOUBLE TIME DANCE STUDIO112 MORNINGSIDE SE, 505.288.8713

NM PBS Science Cafe: Moon Smasher Learn how a team of NASA scientists smashed two SUV-sized rockets into the lunar surface with LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sens-ing Satellite) in hopes of fi nding new proof of lunar water. Watch a seg-ment of NOVA scienceNOW, “Moon Smasher,” and join in a discussion with Dr. Zachary D. Sharp, geochem-ist and Regents Professor at UNM. Dr. Sharp will discuss his fi ndings from his research on whether there is water in the moon’s mantle. 10a-Noon, FREE, RSVPLOS POBLANOS INN & CULTURAL CENTER4803 RIO GRANDE NW,505.277.2396newmexicopbs.org

Memoir Writing WorkshopNorma Libman, a journalist and educator, has developed a method for retrieving long forgotten memories and has worked with hundreds of people who want to preserve the sto-ries of their lives. Those who attend her workshops fi nd inspiration and practical information to help them tell their stories. 1-3p, $5 for materials. RSVPTHE PLACITAS LIBRARY 453 HWY 165, 505.867.3355placitaslibrary.com

SUN 27Community Meditation Join a group meditation and chant an ancient sound. Access the higher power within and experience more love in daily life. 10:30-11a, FREEECKANKAR CENTER 2501 SAN PEDRO NE, SUITE 113, 505.265.7388miraclesinyourlife.org

TUE 29Thai Massage Demonstration James Peckham, M.A., R.T.T., L.M.T., will lead the workshop. He is a master Thai massage therapist and instructor. Thai massage therapy combines the best of deep tissue, medical, structural integration, sports, stretching and relaxation. Thai massage is great for everybody, and it’s up to the Thai massage thera-pists to adapt to the needs of each individual client. Mr. Peckham trained in Thailand and has been practicing as a Thai massage therapist since 1996. 6:30p, FREE ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, 505.891.5012

ONGOINGSUNDAYSTHROUGH JAN. 20 - APR. 7Evolutionary Circle This group is based on the work of Barbara Marx Hubbard and designed to facilitate the process of moving from ego to essence. 6:30-8:30p, FREETHE SOURCE 1111 CARLISLE SE, 505.350.7895thesourceabq.com

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH APR.. 25: KNITTING CLUBKnit CliqueThis group is for knitters in grades 5 and up. Learn some stitches and simple techniques. Beginners must bring US size 7 needle, the longer length, and a skein of 4 ply 3 ox. acrylic yarn. Every Thu., 4:30-5:30p, FREE ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012ci.rio-rancho.nm.usMONDAYS THRU MAY 3: DANCE LESSONAdult Intermediate BalletA study of ballet movement, technique and theory to build a foundation for continued dance training. Intermediate level is an ideal class for dancers who are working to gain stronger technique, musicality, artistry and endurance. 7-8:30p, $14KESHET DANCE COMPANY214 COAL SW, 505.224.9808keshetdance.org

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