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But the other story – you know the Dez Bryant/Roy Williams fiasco – is something that I’d like to weigh in on a little bit.  Let me first say that I think Bryant should have carried Williams’ shoulder pads. 

Everybody know that all NFL rookies get hazed a little bit.  C’mon Dez, lighten up and swallow you’re pride.  They’re just shoulder pads.  That small gesture and show of humility will go a long way in helping to build chemistry with your entire team. 

I think Bryant will have at least learned a valuable lesson in all of this.  Beware of the media!  Many of them make a good living blowing these small stories out of proportion.  That comes with being a public figure and Bryant must learn to excercise strict control over his public image before he ends up like another talented wide receiver who can’t seem to get a team to want to deal with him anymore. 

Let’s just hope, for the sake of the Dallas Cowboys organization and the fans, that the media circus from this weak doesn’t carrry over to the regular season and distract the team.  It’s bad enough that the Cowboys primary receiver Miles Austin is dating Kim Kardashian – one of the most publicity hungry celebs in Hollywood.  But then again, her last boyfriend’s team seemed to be able to deal with it.  I think they actually had a pretty good season. 

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I read that when Angelina Jolie was filming Salt, she performed all of her stunts and was once rushed to the hospital after sustaining a minor head injury.  You have to respect that type of dedication.  She’s always been great in action movies.  Tomb Raider, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Wanted were all great.  I they ever did a female version of the James Bond/007 series, she’d be it.  I can see it now…Jane Bond.  Remember where you heard the idea first, folks.  LOL.

In any case, Salt opens up in theatres around the nation this weekend.  It will be interesting to see how it does in the box office as it goes up agains the second weekend of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Inception.  I still haven’t seen that yet, but I’m planning on it tonight.  It has received GREAT reviews.

If you’re in movie mode like I am, then you can probably use these links to showtimes for theatres in San Antonio near Vista Ridge: Santikos Palladium IMAX, AMC Huebner Oaks 24.  If you make it to one (or both) of the movies, stop back and let us know what you think about it!

I don’t think you can be a true San Antonian without having at least one Fiesta Noche del Rio under your belt.  “What is it,” you ask.  It’s only the oldest outdoor performance in the United States.  2010 marks the musical extravaganza’s 52nd year.

Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre (418 La Villita; 210-207-8610), the outdoor show features songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act performance.  The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays through August 8 from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and you can purchase tickets either at the theatre or online.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.

Rita’s on the River is actually running a “dinner & show” special too.  You can get dinner for two and reserved seating for the show, all for $50.  What do you say Vista Ridge, are you up for a little bit of fiesta?

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The Bounty Hunter

Milo Boyd, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly. He thinks all that’s ahead is an easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover-up, Milo realizes that nothing ever goes simply with him and Nicole.  Rated PG-13.

The closest Redbox kiosks to Vista Ridge are at McDonald’s (7257 N Loop 1604), HEB (24165 W Interstate 10 Ste 300) and Exxon Mobile (13687 W Interstate 10).

On Thursday, July 22, make plans to join the Lone Star Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as they hold their Uncork for the Cure social at the Cavender Audi showroom (15447 IH10, San Antonio, TX 78249 (south of Loop 1604)), just a few minutes away from Vista Ridge.  The event is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

It will be a light and festive evening for friends to relax and enjoy savory varietals, specialty beers, and hors d’oeuvres in a unique atmosphere.  This will be a guayabera casual attire styled event with culinary delights from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse and Green Fields Market along side some exclusive wine and specialty beer pairings for an optimal tasting experience.

The evening will be hosted by Rick Cavender and emceed by Tanji Patton from Good Taste with Tanji. Everyone from wine lovers to specialty beer enthusiasts will experience an evening of live music performed by Grammy-award winning percussionist and international recording artists Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz,

Tickets are only $40 when purchased online at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation website.  For more information, call Shanna Puente at (210) 829-7267.

If you’re even the least bit of an NBA fan, you’ve probably been all over the extensive coverage of this summer’s free-agency free-for-all.  That means that you know that LeBron James has joined Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami to make what is being referred to as the “Golden Triangle” in the Eastern Conference.

Now I can go on for hours and hours about this whole free-agency deal.  Everybody and their mother has an opinion on where the highly coveted James should have went, as well as the whole drawn out process that came to climax on ESPN last night with “The Decision.”  I’ll save you from my opinions (unless you’re really interested).

What I do want to talk about, however, is what the San Antonio Spurs will do next.  Honestly, the Spurs still have what it takes to be contenders.  Yeah, Timmy Duncan has some years on his knees, but with a few roster tweaks here and there, we can still be a force.

When LeBron James was still undecided on his next team, there were rumors floating around that the if he signed to the New York Knicks, the team would also try to make a move for Tony Parker to run the point.  I’m not sure if that’s still in the works, but I hope not.  Parker is still a key piece to the Spurs and it will be hard to replace him.

The latest rumor has Shaquille O’Neal looking to come back home to San Antonio – where he went to high school – to play alongside Duncan & Co.  He’s stated that he doesn’t want to go back to Cleveland and that he wants to play two more years in the league.  You know what?  That combination just might work.  Do you think Shaq still has enough left in the tank to get it done?  If he and Timmy can stay healthy, they would surely be a formidable frontcout in the West.

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The Leon Springs Business Association Mixer at Vista Ridge was a success! Thank you to all who came out!

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