JIMMY JOHNSON/ CROWN ROYAL “SAFE RIDES HOME”
Two-time Super Bowl Champion and former Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson talks Cowboys football and a new program designed to help keep people safe this holiday season.
The Crown Royal “Safe Rides Home” program provides free and safe rides home to Dallas adults (21 and over) on Thanksgiving eve – one of the most celebrated nights out of the year.
Johnson is part of an overarching effort by Crown Royal to develop and implement programs designed to create awareness of responsible drinking among adult football fans and tailgaters. Earlier this year, Johnson and Crown Royal filmed a national public service announcement on this issue that debuted for fans at Cowboys Stadium.
The Crown Royal "Safe Rides Home" program is for Dallas adults 21 years and older.
It takes place tomorrow from 8 pm until 1 am. Rides will be departing from the northeast corner of McKinney Avenue and Boll Street and you must live within a 15 mile radius -- there is a seven passenger limit.
BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING RELIEF FOR FEET
Statistics show holiday shoppers (mostly women) typically make 5 trips to the mall and shop about 2 hours each time. That’s approximately 10 hours spent on the feet - equal to (slightly over) a marathon! You wouldn't do a marathon in heels, heeled boots, or wedges because your feet would be killing you by the end - yet that is essentially what everyone WILL do. There are kinds of things people can do to optimize a large amount of walking time, increase caloric expenditure, and prevent a high-heel hangover...and reduce the stress about missing a work-out during the frenetic holiday time
Katy Bowman, MS, is a biomechanical scientist and the creator of the Aligned and Well DVD series providing simple, mechanical solutions to diseases commonly associated with aging. Bowman is the Founder and Science Director of the Restorative Exercise Institute, an innovative facility emphasizing proactive exercise programs to minimize movement habits that lead to common musculoskeletal diseases such as foot pain, pelvic floor disorder, osteoporosis, and degenerative changes. The Institute’s programs for Foot Pain, Bone Health, and Spinal Alignment are available at national retail chains, and Bowman’s Aligned and Well DVD pharmacy line will be available January 2010. A former Biomehcanics professor at California State University, Northridge, Bowman is a regular featured expert and contributor to national health publications as well as Science Advisor to Earth Brand Footwear.
THE STORY: The period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is typically associated with excessive hustle and bustle, and healthy habits seem to go by the wayside. The resultant one-pound weight gain most experience may, in fact, accumulate through the years and may be a major contributor to later-life obesity according to the National Institutes of Health. Small habit changes, such as changing gait patterns and selecting better footwear can actually increase metabolism and add a “healthy” benefit to department store marathons and errand running. In addition to increasing caloric expenditure, better footwear coupled with simple exercises for the feet can help the 25% of Americans suffering from foot-related ailments often exacerbated by fancy holiday shoes!
FACTS & FIGURES: Aching and ailing feet are a major problem for 25% of the population. Holiday shoppers visit the mall an average of 5.4 times per holiday season and typically spends 2 hours each trip according to a study conducted by the University of Washington.
1 out of 4 people in the US is suffering from chronic, self-inflicted foot pain and ailments - most of these created by gait patters, poor footwear choices, and postural habits.
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Bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis are usually self-induced and are easy to correct.
25% of the body’s muscles and bones are from the ankle down, yet are completely unused - lowering overall metabolism and damaging muscles and nerves (neuropathy).
You don’t have to exercise, you only have to move. Studies show that short but regular bouts of movement - even at lower intensities - can increase weight loss, help with stress management, and metabolism-revving muscle mass.
Research has shown that negative heeled footwear choice can increase your caloric expenditure by using unique muscles in the calves and hamstrings and medical research shows high heels can increase damaging loads to the lower back and feet.
TIPS:
1. Make sure your weight is back over your heels and off of the smaller tissues in the feet.
2. Keep your feet pointing forward when you walk to reduce damage to the knees, hips, and pelvic floor.
3. Save your heeled shoes for dress-up occasions and switch to a healthier, negative heeled and wide toe-box choice for all other occasions.
4. Add small 5-10 minute walks throughout the day and enhance the health benefits with the right footwear!
5. To avoid a high-heel hangover, spend 5-10 minutes a day stretching and working the muscles in your feet and toes.
For more details log onto www.restorativeexercise.com
ROB’S FAMILY FAVORITE CREPE RECIPE
Julia Childs' crepe batter
1 cup cold water
1 cup cold milk
4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups flour
4 tb melted butter
Blend all ingredients in a blender at top speed. Put batter in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. When cooking, use trial and error to determine correct pan temperature and batter amount. Crepes should be about 1/16 inch cooked.
Yummy apple filling
3-4 apples, peeled and chopped
Butter
Cinnamon
Sugar
Melt butter in pan on medium. Slowly sauté apples until soft. Add more butter if needed. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixed to taste.
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
Volunteering Opportunities & Special Recipe Calendars are now available.
Call (214) 330-1396 or visit www.NTFB.org
GLADNEY CENTER FOR ADOPTION TEAMS UP WITH BARNES AND NOBLE
On November 28th and 29th, Barnes and Nobles nationwide will be supporting the Gladney Center for Adoption.
All sales using the code 1007 6420 will directly benefit children whose lives have been touched by adoption.
Again, when making your purchases, you must use the code 1007 6420.
For more information, go to www.gladney.org
ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIOS
Arthur Murray locations:
Dallas & Plano Studio: www.dancedfw.com
Ft. Worth Studio: www.fwdance.com
Contact Numbers:
Dallas – 972-702-9660
6526 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Tx 75240
Plano – 972-312-1262
3001 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano, Tx 75023
Ft. Worth – 817-732-3111
4949 Bryant Irvin North Ft. Worth , Tx 76107
FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL COMEDIAN
The Dallas comedy community is rallying around one of its own this week.
Dallas Improviser and friend Chris Rager, a member of Section 8 Comedy troupe, was seriously injured in a car accident last week.
Like most performers, Chris is without insurance so the guys from his group Section 8 as well as members of Four Day Weekend, 4th Wall Comedy and Ad Libs are banning together for an ALL STAR comedy jam at Ozona Bar and Grill in Dallas tonight at nine PM and another show Friday at 9 pm. The proceeds to go help with those medical costs. They are going be great shows to help a great guy.
For reservations call 214-265-9105.
HEARING AID EXPRESS
Call Hearing Aid Express at 972-241-4620 and save $400 on the Starkey S Series or the Unitron Passport hearing aids. Or log onto www.HearingAidExpress.com for more information.
CLIVE CUSSLER BOOK SIGNING
Best-selling author Clive Cussler has a another hit on his hands.
His new book "The Wrecker" was just released last week.
It's sequel his best-seller "The Chase".
It's a historical thriller set in the American west.
"The Wrecker" picks up in the year 1907, as wrecks, fires and explosions are sabotaging theSouthern Pacific Railroad.
Clive will be on the show tomorrow to tell us all about it.
But you have the chance to meet him TONIGHT at 7pm.
He'll be at the Barnes and Noble at 7700 West Northwest Highway.
That's right across the road from Northpark Center.
