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Like those drawn to sports, cars, music, or presidents, for those of us who really love movies, there’s an endless debate about which one is the GOAT. Is it “Casablanca,”or “Citizen Kane?” Wait a minute. What about “The Godfather,” or “Vertigo,” or that vocal cohort that always votes for “Caddyshack?” (You know who you are.) Dependingon what list you believe, the greatest movie of all time could …

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Atmosphere is everything when choosing a spot to take in a few drinks or some dynamite food. If you are an avid reader of our magazine, then you are aware we have been tracking the amazing progress and expansion of The Colony. As the Metroplex continues to expand northward, The Colony has seen major benefits, including the addition of Nebraska …

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As a physical therapist, I believe that everyone should train balance starting as young adults. The benefits of training balance go far beyond the ability to avoid falling. Training balance can strengthen your neuromuscular system, improve the strength in your stability muscles and reduce the risk of injury. Balance is often not included in the focus of training related to …

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The Water Street area of Las Colinas is a great spot for a date night or an afternoon of cocktails with friends. Tucked among the dining and bar options near Lake Carolyn is the new Monaco restaurant, which is already receiving rave reviews despite only being open for a few weeks.  The Lamberti family, which is ingrained in the very …

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The GMC Yukon Denali has enjoyed terrific domestic SUV success. Their audience is younger, wealthier and better educated, and the choice for athletes, movie stars and just about everyone else desiring their bling in abundance – a tough crowd to impress.  The fully redesigned 2023 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD Ultimate is a welcome upgrade to satisfy those high-toned buyers wanting …

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Reaching your full potential of movement during your backswing can have a huge impact on the power of your golf swing. It seems that the spine’s ability, or inability, to rotate gets too much credit for being a limitation to finding optimal range. If you find yourself struggling with power, or difficulty with swaying or sliding during your golf swing, …

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Over the last several years, we have done plenty of features on restaurants around Dallas, Fort Worth and their surrounding areas. From burgers and barbecue to fine dining, steaks and pasta, we have seen a little of everything DFW’s culinary scene has to offer. Rarely are we absolutely blown away by a new and exciting concept, but that is exactly …

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I recently sat down with our Head Golf Instructor at the Four Seasons Golf & Sports Club, Jack Daneshmand, to compare what we find most common in each of our practices. For Jack, naming the swing fault he sees most often came very quickly: early extension.  There are multiple physical reasons a golfer may demonstrate early extension, causing inaccurate contact …

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August is famous for being hot, Texas hot, and this year has given us many 100-plus degree days already. Even the Old Farmer’s Almanac recognizes the legendary dog days of summer to be deep in the heart of August. So it’s no surprise that the question I hear a lot around the club these days is what are the top …

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The golf swing requires many movements that come from varying areas of the body. Specifically, the golf swing requires movements to follow a pattern referred to as a kinematic sequence.  Kinematic Sequence  Hips → Trunk → Arms → Club To successfully achieve the kinematic sequence, our bodies must have the ability to separate movements of the joints involved. This is …

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