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­­­­­­­­Three-row SUV/Crossovers are normally comfortable beasts of burden, albeit huge and somewhat foreboding.  However, the tri-row crowd has another option that doesn’t take up nearly the same square footage for mooring the land yacht. Meaning, you can easily fit this into the garage – no small feat in this category.  The latest 2023 Infiniti QX60 brings a bunch of delight …

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If you have ever taken a walk, jog or bike ride on Dallas’ Katy Trail, then you have likely made your way past the always bustling Katy Trail Ice House. Located on Routh Street, just a stone’s throw away from the trail itself, this spot, with its massive patio, has become one of the hottest places in Big D. On …

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So, let’s say you’re a persnickety car lover who isn’t easily impressed. You’ve experienced everything, and the new technological pizzazz and whiz-bangs hardly raise an eyebrow.  Okay, fine. Yet I strongly challenge you to drive the exquisitely powerful and extravagant 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 sedan before sighing “Meh.” It’s a car so loaded with wow looks, comfort, performance, techie toys and …

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Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes … a name on a billboard that I started to notice at some point in the first decade of the 21st century as I made my trek from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Albuquerque, New Mexico, traveling north on US 287 through Decatur. When you have made the same drive at least once annually for 34 years, …

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Want to improve leg strength? Add these two exercises into your weekly routine. Be sure to tempo three seconds down and one second up to simultaneously improve your power. Rear Elevated Split Squat 3×15 Begin with one foot placed behind you on a standard height surface. Bend both knees down and hinge hips keeping back straight. Return to starting position, …

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In previous generations Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was their peerless safety features rather than sexy lines as the boxy rides resembled rolling security-laden refrigerators. Not the most alluring silhouettes, but at least you had a great chance of arriving in one piece.  Thankfully, Volvo designers have heard the shouts of customers demanding their safety in beautiful packages. Good on …

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Wine and whiskey are two libations that just about everyone can stand behind. Whether you are a connoisseur or someone who just enjoys trying new and exciting brands, there is a spot you must try in Trophy Club. Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge combines an inviting, comfortable atmosphere with the latest technology to create a concept unlike anything you …

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There may be no other muscle group that can drive power in your golf swing more than the glutes. This muscle group is comprised of three muscles that maintain stability and produce force in our movements. Unlike some of our big ‘mover’ muscles such as hamstrings, the glute muscle group is meant for force production.  The glute muscles do not …

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Hotel Drover is the newest shining star in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Open for less than two years, this luxury property comes with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a high-end hotel development. The warm and inviting lobby immediately sends you into Fort Worth overdrive, with warm woods and the ambiance of a 19th century western outpost. …

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Power is a hot topic across all sports. How can we gain more power to become a better athlete? Unlike most sports, golf is unique, as the ball we are contacting is static prior to contact. Although this may seem like an advantage, this causes power generation to be solely produced by the athlete.  So, let’s break it down. Power …

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