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Medical Center Dietitians Mia Gibson and Deborah McPherson

NUTRITION KNOW-HOW: Ge the fat facts

BY Mia Gibson and Deborah McPherson

Low-fat, fat-free, good fat, bad fat, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated and trans, what does it all mean? When it comes to fats in our diet, terms can often be confusing. MUFAs, or Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (also nicknamed MON), are...... Full story

Before serving chipotle barbecue porky pappardelle, top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.

RECIPE: Add some heat

Chipotles give spicy flavor

BY J.M. HIRSCH

Pay no attention to the many shelves of faux salsas (Blueberry-pineapple? Really?) and shove aside all those cans of low-fat, low-sodium, no-flavor refried beans. For this week’s underappreciated ingredient, you will need to dig a bit deeper...... Full story

ECTOR COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT: Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, 2012

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These are the food inspection scores for the week of Feb. 13 through Feb. 17, 2012, performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100. Violations of food temperature/time...... Full story

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, shown here in a photo for Pizza Hut's BOOK IT program, will be coming to Midland to speak at a 'Rock the Desert' event.

'Tebow Time' finalized

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MIDLAND Rock the Desert Ministries and Stonegate Fellowship Church announced the final lineup for Tim Tebow’s speaking engagement April 22 at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland. Trip Lee and Jimmy Needham, 2011 Stellar Award Winners...... Full story

BENNETT: Beauty and the Beast

BY RONALD BENNETT

Sunday afternoon I waded through a sea of eager young faces at the Permian Playhouse who were there to see the Kaleidoscope Company’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” This attests to the fact that known...... Full story

Heritage of Odessa close to ordering statue

BY LYXAN TOLEDANES

Just a little more than a month after fundraising began, the Heritage of Odessa Foundation is halfway through fundraising for its latest statue installment. Heritage of Odessa has raised $27,000 of the $50,000 needed to pay for the “Forever...... Full story

[AP] Southern Baptist panel recommends add-on to name

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NASHVILLE, TENN. A panel for the Southern Baptist Convention recommended Monday that its leadership approve a new, add-on description for the denomination — “Great Commission Baptists” — but stopped short of a complete,...... Full story

The Odessa College Office of Student Activities hosted the

Students learn confidence and style on the runway

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

For Albert Jones, walking down the runway at Odessa College in a suit and a pair of dress shoes was a unique experience. Jones, a 22-year-old student at Odessa College, said he was nervous originally because he had never worn a full suit or pair of...... Full story

HEALTH BRIEFS: Feb. 20, 2012

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To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to oalife@oaoa.com. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition. Volunteers needed The Medical Center Hospital Volunteer Services Department has...... Full story

STONE: Special unit helps mom, baby

BY LEVI STONE

Antepartum Unit for Special Care Pregnancies During your pregnancy, your doctor may admit you into an Antepartum Unit. Antepartum means “before birth”. You may be admitted to an Antepartum Unit for special care pregnancies...... Full story

Vanessa Armendariz, center, joins other members of the Odessa High winter color guard as they practice Thursday at Bowie Junior High.

OHS color guard works through winter season

BY GABRIELLA LOPEZ

When 16-year-old Odessa High student Vanessa Vega joined color guard this year to be with her friends, she didn’t expect to be the youngest person on the saber, considered a challenging piece of color guard equipment.“It’s...... Full story

Belles & Beaux 2012

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The Odessa Symphony Guild’s primary fundraiser is the annual Gala Ball. This event honors the graduating senior Belles and Beaux, while recognizing all Belles and Beaux. The “Sweet Sounds of the Symphony” is Feb. 25 at the...... Full story

GARDENING: Mexican Elder a cool and hot plant

BY DEBORAH BENGE-FROST

Mexican Elders sort of act like cool-season trees or you might say semi-evergreen. They are full of fresh new leaves as of recent and look great. Just like cool season plants they seem to grow best in cooler temperatures and they tolerate light to...... Full story

CENTERS' PIECE: Help kids be honest

BY MARY BIGGS

Sooner or later, most children tell a lie or take something that does not belong to them. This does not mean they will grow up to be liars or thieves. Make it easy for children to tell the truth and they will be less likely to lie. By the age of 4...... Full story

DR. PONDER: Minimize the impact of low blood sugar

BY DR. STEPHEN PONDER

Few things are more disturbing to a diabetic than to get a low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and embarrass oneself in public or private. But if you believe this is just the way life is with diabetes, you shouldn’t. While low blood sugars do...... Full story