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FROM THE EDITOR
ew Culture Magazine had sort of a face-lift. It not only changed its layout, but also its concept. No longer is the magazine what we had considered to be a men’s magazine because we were getting such strong feedback from both genders. From lifestyle to fashion, our content just could no longer hide the fact that we catered to women as much as men. It was a process that was really beyond our control, and when we sat down to discuss the future issues leading up to the end of 2012, we had to see beyond our narrow framing. That being said, our new image portrays various types of individual identities, including those who feel the need for body modification. There are numerous types of such in our mainstream culture. The most popular, of course, being plastic surgery, breast implants, etc. In addition, now becoming part of normativity is also eclectic body piercings (besides your standardized ear piercings), as well as tattoos. Specifically, tattoo culture has taken on new roles as it leaves the backseat of a stigmatized subculture to the forefront of mainstream media. In reality, tattoo culture has been around for decades, at least in the U.S., and to get more technical, it’s been around for possibly tens of thousands of years throughout human history. Why did people embrace this type of body modification to the point that it has become increasingly acceptable in our society? I want to break this down here because as a magazine, we are not shy to bestow our pages with beauty in stylistic variability, and that includes the tattoo culture. Here in Denver, it’s becoming so frequent that you see individuals with large tattoos visibly displayed that it almost seems abnormal not to have at least one tiny, cheesy tattoo. In an ever increasing consumerist society, tattooing is now a mainstream norm of creating self-identity. No longer is it a sign of anti-socialism, though this may still occur in some way, but in recent times, media now
accepts it as the norm. It is a form of display, showing off one’s personal individualism in the same way a king displays himself with a crown, or a police officer with a badge, or a stock trader with a Mercedes. Celebrities, characters in movies and on TV shows, are personified with their own tattoos. Overall, unless you’re getting Taz tatted on your ass because you think it’s funny, tattoos can carry deep meaning for the individuals who get them. The normalizing of tattoo art began in the 1970s, where it was typically associated with individuals of lower socio-economic status, and with ant-social movements, but hippies and yuppies alike (the middle-class) began embellishing in the subculture. Typically, middle class people are well educated, and hold a freedom other classes of society do not have, and they have a say in dictation of what becomes the “norm” and what does not. Reason being is the market. This had a profound effect on tattoo as art, for it facilitated a more commercial way of viewing it as business and product: it became marketable. It also diversified the industry; it brought to the table new concepts and ideas never before considered. The middle class are said to be responsible for the diversification of the art, because they were the ones wanting tattoos that were so abstract and individual, so intricate and complex, beyond the generic ones you would see on the wall of a tattoo parlor, that this demand drove the industry to employ artists straight out of art school. No longer did the industry have a strict master/ apprentice vision, and as this demand for complexity in body work increased, so did the professional organization of parlors nationwide. The idea behind it is simply tattoo art as just another form of consumerism, but in reality it can be much more than that. There are numerous reasons for people to tattoo themselves: they want to fit into some sort of social group, to transform self-identity, to be aware of whom they are and what they are about, and people get tattoos as religious or spiri-
tual experiences, political statements, or even to make themselves into an advertisement, to market something they believe in. People get tattoos of other people, whether they’re a family member or friend, or a loved one who has passed away. Perhaps in order to break through gender bias or gender rules in general, tattoos work to liberalize the human body, for individuals to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. Americans even engage in what’s been referred to as “identity tourism” where individuals get tattoos pertaining to nonWestern cultures and their art, thus furthering the differentiation between us and them; the privilege of the Western lifestyle allows for Americans to lay claim on cultural identities that are not originally theirs. Overall, tattooing relieves mental anguish; it reduces stress on those who have been burdened with the weights and issues of the world. However, like plastic surgery, diet and exercise, and piercings, tattoos are the current trend of consumerism in our modern-age industrial society. They serve as display over control of one’s own body. One can argue that getting a tattoo is as ritualistic as going to church to pray. Nonetheless, as stated before, tattoo culture became popular as a result of middleclass i.e. the privileged. It took the freedom of privilege, those with the resources to do so, to accept and embellish in a tattoo subculture in order to make it sprout out into the mainstream media, thus making it normalizing. Essentially, tattoos are symbols, meaning that they must be evoked into a larger social stage if they are to have meaning. Even to the individual who gets them, the tattoo symbol nonetheless comes from society somewhere, has already been used in some sort of context, and cannot exist without being predetermined in the social world. Food for thought. Source: http://sociology.rutgers.edu/DOCUMENTS/rsj_2011_web.pdf
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Would You Like Some Sex With That Whine
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Fall Into Denim
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Zombies Crawl Invades Denver Again
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ROMEO BY PATRICK GALLAGHER
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elcome back cigar enthusiasts! With summer drawing to a close and autumn just around the corner, it could only mean one thing, football season. Autumn is a great time to enjoy cigars with friends or family, albeit one might want to add an extra layer of clothing if the ritual takes place in evening outdoors. Nonetheless, autumn gatherings around tailgates, coolers of beer, and red solo cups are just as fun and enjoyable as the summer counterpart. This month we review a fantastic cigar from Altadis, the makers of Rome y Juileta: the Romeo, for its robust flavor, great construction, and its bold strength. This is a great cold weather cigar and pairs nicely with a variety of fall fare that one might find on the table or at a tailgate. The beautiful 6x54 toro is dressed in a luscious Ecuadorian Habano-seed wrapper and filled with a select blend of rare Dominican Piloto and Olor tobaccos. The filler is bound by a select Dominican Olor leaf, which pro-
vides full flavor and excellent combustion. This is a great example of the fuller bodied, fuller strength cigars being produced in the Dominican today. When I remove Romeo from the cellophane wrapper, I enjoy a whiff of sweet molasses and pepper. There is a subtle earthiness and barnyard aroma as well. I cut the cigar and take a few puffs to get Romeo burning. The bold flavor of natural tobacco, cedar, leather, and cinnamon overwhelm my palate. This cigar warms me right up! As the cigar develops the ash hangs tightly and the stick burns with ease. A thick chewy smoke is wafting in the air above as I work my way through the first third. As I begin the second third of the cigar, the strength picks up a notch. I notice slight peppery notes, which tickle the back of my throat. The leather notes have toned now, but the cinnamon and cedar remain on the palate. As the toro continues to burn, cayenne and black pepper add to the complexity of the Dominicano in hand. The smoke is cool and somewhat sweet yet it warms me to the core.
Name: Romeo by Rome y Julieta Origin: Dominican Republic Manufacturer: Altadis USA Price:__$7.00-$9.00____ Wrapper: Select Ecuadorian Sun grown Habano Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Dominican Piloto and Olor Size: 6 in X 54 Vitola: Toro
Cigar Rating: (1 – 10): ~ 1 – 2 (Below Average); 2 – 4 (Average); 5 – 6 (Good); 7 – 8 (Great); 9 – 10 (Excellent) Strength: 9 Flavor: 9 Body: 9 Construction: 8 Appearance: 8 Burn: 8
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In the final third of the Romeo, I notice the strength begins to increase. The special blend of sun-grown tobaccos combines together for a complex, full-bodied, rich- tasting cigar with a lovely white ash. The draw remains easy and smooth allowing for minimal work and a cool smoke. The leather, cinnamon, and cedar remain strong and consistent throughout the smoke. I would recommend setting aside at least an hour to smoke the Romeo by Rome y Julieta. This rich, full bodied smoke is a perfect pre-game treat for seasoned cigar smokers tailgating this fall. I would suggest a pairing with spicy bison chili and jalapeno corn bread. Another suggested pairing is BBQ pulled pork sandwiches on a brioche bun. Make sure the pork is well smoked and tender. I also suggest an apple brandy spiked cider served hot or a chocolate porter as beverages to enjoy with your Romeo. As always, Stay lit Colorado and Go Broncos!
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WE DON’T NEED ANOTHER HERO BY COURTNEY HENSLEE
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his is the most important moment in history of all time. Even more important than the civil war or our divergence from English rule.” I cynically take pause as Gar Alperovitz, historian and keynote speaker at the recent Green Party convention’s nomination party, is attempting to rile me up into a feeling of duty and awe via the speakers on my IPad. I force a sigh and continue half-listening to what he has to say about our current predicament. This is a weighty assertion for a well-known historian to make. He risks his very credibility by throwing out such a haphazardly grand idea. “THE most IMPORTANT moment?” Um... wow. He will be right only if history takes a turn, and who is about to turn it around? You? Me? Which generation? Which group of people? Everything feels like the same-old, same-old to me. In the last thirty years, the people that changed the most are actually the Democrats and Republicans, but it cannot be the change we need because I am not looking around at any of my friends who are better off for it. One could postulate that this marks the infantile grappling for one last hurrah that midlife crisis-iers face. Both parties are rattling a cart of extremists in both directions right out the side doors where the majority of us are actually standing mid-room and waiting for something intelligent to be said. One out the left door: one out the right. Here we are left with no choices that mimic our real and daily thinking. What changed that allowed our only two viable parties to split into such ardent dichotomies? Are we attempting to live out our comic bad guy/good guy fantasies as a society? Why can’t we all just get along? Sinul Ahuja documents the overt changes
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in partisanship over the last 30 years in his book “Congress Behaving Badly.” Our bipartisan government once met at party lines to honestly look at the overall good of the public. Most of us can scarcely imagine Democrats and Republicans in a room without petty fighting. This was, however, once the norm. Those elected actually felt like they were supposed to protect and defend the people, but today public service is corporate service, and our interests look short sighted and forgettable as they do not carry the dollar signs that the corporate interests come with. There is no grey area between the two parties anymore. We are a ‘You vs. Me’ society. Just because You are You and I am Me. This time in history may be akin to reverting to twoyear olds on the playground fighting over a toy: Batman and the Joker, Spiderman and Venom, Scot Parkin and the Angry Ex’s, the Green Lantern and Sinestro. As the two parties have dug their opposing holes deeper and deeper into the ground right next to each other, it has become clear for all candidates that they are not allowed to sit on the edge of the hole or straddle the gap comfortably. Voting histories are monitored with precision, and if an official deviates on any vote from party politics, they are strung up to verbal violence and probable election loss in the future. The rules are getting more strict by the minute, and no one is interested in their actual personhood or decisions about the greater good, which has become indefensible: towing the party line is number one. The word ‘moderate’ is spat out from talk show hosts and journalists like a pubic hair in a crème brûlée. Oh, the finer days when politicians met in chambers to come to mediated resolutions so that everyone got something they wanted. The game once played was “I give, I get.” Now the game is, “I give, I get attacked for not be-
ing exactly Republican or exactly Democrat.” Foreign governments are changing hands and being acquired by banks left and right. Obama’s cabinet members are dominated by people directly from or associated with ALL of the large banks that screwed us (I am confident that if he revealed his cabinet before election, his supporters would have booed him out of the country). So what really matters? What are our options? And what makes history? There is no super-pill here. We may want and envision the Green Lantern swooping in to spill out some clear thinking and good will. Most of America is seeking the magic pill to medicate their way to happiness, so how do we make this different? How the hell does this become “THE most important moment in history?” Be your own superhero. Generationally speaking, it takes a mass of people to make someone else famous. Would MLK have been who he was without brave people standing up to beatings and fire hoses? Would you know who Gandhi was had India not prepared to stand up to the British? Even Mother Theresa would not have notoriety without an adoring following. Do you remember Obama getting elected all on his own? We must change, not them. If we keep sitting here whining like kids then all they have to do is get a lolly-pop out to placate us. Stop the whining and finger pointing and find something that makes you feel. Stop trying to live in a superhero laden world and be a common person with a common goal. If our generation is nothing, let it be that, just ONE common goal in an ocean of disagreement. Meet in the middle somewhere and act like people, not arch nemeses. Give up hope on the superhero.
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CLASSIC MISDIRECTION: BEING THE ‘INSIGNIFICANT OTHER’ BY TRACIE KHOKHLOV
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here we were face to face: he handed me the iPad embarrassingly, could not even look me in the eyes as I screamed and waived the small claims court papers in his face. I could not believe it had to get to that point. Just two days before this ruckus, I sat in my car in front of the hotel crying, so emotionally unstable. We had Skyped the night before planning a romantic night together. He told me how much he loved me, how I was his best friend, and how he had never had a connection in a relationship as deeply as we had. That moment would have made anyone melt hearing it from their love. He was to come to Denver, meet me for dinner, and then we would go back to the hotel to be nerds and play video games, and of course have hot, passionate sex. So here I am waiting. Night time comes around, I get dolled up for dinner and book the hotel. Two hours passed the ETA...nothing. No phone call, no text. Four hours passed, still nothing. I call him, no answer. Finally, at 1 o’clock in the morning he texts and says he got called into
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work. Un-freaking-believable: this was not the first time he did me dirty. Our relationship was quite irregular. Although we were never boyfriend and girlfriend, we acted like it. He would tell his friends I was off limits and would ask me if I was his only. This was so confusing and hard to deal with but when you really fall hard for someone sometimes you just go with it. He even told me he loved me prematurely into the relationship. I am not one to fall easy so my response was “Love is a strong word, but I have strong feelings for you.” He would laugh it off but continued to say it every now and then and I would give him the same response. I would say the way the relationship even started was pretty screwed up. We met online on Facebook. He messaged me back in 2010 before I even moved to Denver. I ignored him though; he looked like a douchebag, although extremely handsome. He continued this routine until 2011. This guy definitely had determination: he turned on his charm and reeled me in. We talked almost
every night for four months. By November of 2011, we finally decided to meet up. I drove to Fort Collins where I met him at his work place. He was a bartender with the energy of a 5 year old child. I had fun when I was with him- I had no worries, just plain childish fun. On New Year’s Eve, he sent me a picture of himself dressed up at work. I noticed he had sent it to someone else too. I played detective and lo and behold- it was another girl. We had only been seeing each other for a month, it really didn’t bother me too much, I was still talking to other people too. Then I get a message on Facebook from the same girl. She told me that was her boyfriend. I was absolutely livid and embarrassed. He reassured me that they had broken up and were still trying to break things off. Being naive, I believed him. We went back to our norm and things were great, until I worked with his ex at an event. I found out they were still talking. I don’t know why I never left when she told me this, maybe it was the amazing sex or I just wanted to have that companionship
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even though it was false. So as you would guess, I overlooked it, again. Consecutively we had our birthdays, mine the first of June- his on the second. What is really sad is that I was not even sure if he was going to call me on my birthday but he did. He did not sound genuine, just a simple happy birthday. I had fallen so hard for him at this point and I wanted to show him how happy he made me feel. I am no ‘baller’, nor do I make a habit of buying expensive gifts. I knew he needed a laptop but the new iPad would work just fine. I surprised him at work at midnight on his birthday, and it just warmed my little heart seeing him smile ear to ear. We spent three days with each other every day after- we were on cloud nine. On the last day, he laid there sleeping till the sun came up. I was bored in bed so I reach over to play with the iPad, considering I’ve never had one. As a side note, by no means am I a snooper. I’d be infuriated if a guy snooped through my personal life. So I grab the iPad and obsessively get on Facebook. Unfortunately his was still up and open to his messages: if you own an iPad, you know the app will display your last conversation on the whole right side of the screen. I didn’t
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mean to snoop, my face turned red and my blood began to boil, my anxiety was through the roof. I saw a message he had sent to a girl saying how badly he wanted to fuck her just four days before my birthday. What grinded my gears even more was a message he had sent to a prego man-looking woman (seriously, I’m not joking about her looks) in Vegas saying he wanted to fly out and see her. He wrote that last night- as we lay next to each other. I packed my things along with the iPad, woke him up and said I was leaving. He was confused so I showed him the evidence and he held me, told me he was sorry and could tell how upset I was. I’m sure all of you are shaking your head when I say I caved AGAIN.
to act the way I did and he only used the crazy line to validate his inconsiderate actions. Don’t be a statistic to these users. Here are some signs that warn you he/she is not sincere:
We continually talked every now and then until the last straw when he stood me up at the hotel. If you read my very first column about what classifies you as a crazy boyfriend/ girlfriend then you know destruction (breaking things) and abuse is in the danger zone. This guy called me crazy but then repeatedly called me and still calls. I ignore him even though I still miss him, foolish right? Would you call me crazy? I’d say I have every right
The dating world is tough but so are you. Let’s not play love like a frivolous game, we all deserve better than that. People like this can really hamper your life, leaving you feeling: confused, used, wasted time, money, hurt your appearance, emotions, and even leave you depressed. Keep your head up, it always gets better, until next time, have fun, and get your lovin’ on!
- do they only call at night? - do they ever ask for money/bills to be paid? - are they sweet then mean? - do they ignore you for weeks? - do they make promises they never keep? - is it hard to tell when they are lying from telling the truth? - do they act like nothing bad happened to try and smooth things over? - do they constantly put blame on you?
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WOULD YOU LIKE SOME SEX WITH THAT WHINE BY KRISTIN COLANGELO
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he days of the house keeping, reserved, sensitive, and submissive woman are coming to an end. Today, more women, especially in major metropolitan areas, are independent power-houses. They are still raising children and may want to marry, but they are career motivated, strong minded, wearing-the-pants type of gals. I do not know how most men feel about this, but it does not give them any leeway to take on the feminine roll and start complaining like young girls. The roles are changing, and as women become more dominant, men have become more...well...whiny. Don’t get me wrong, women will always be the ultimate whiners and complainers, mostly because this is how they got away with things with their dads and this is how they bond with other females, but I have encountered more complaining, whiny, wimpy, annoying men lately than I can handle. I’m not sure who gave guys the green light to express their feelings in such a way, but if you want to get laid by anyone
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hotter than your dog, I suggest you listen up and look around. Men, no matter how much a woman whines or complains, it’s never an excuse to take up this characteristic as well. Before I explain how to show your feelings instead of sounding like a scolded child and ultimately get back in the bedroom as the dominant man, I need to provide you with examples of needy, whiny men, and why they make women want to rip our hair out. Men complaining about women in general-- not anything new, but the following are extremes we women have to deal with daily, and quite frankly would rather consult a vibrator that buzzes loudly than a man who whimpers. Example One: “The Desperate Man” This man always has to overly flaunt his nice guy mentality. He’s always complaining about getting shafted by women and how great of a catch he is. He is so nice it is annoying and when you don’t text him back or answer his calls, he desperately pleas for your attention. Once you tell this guy it will
never work he first begs and pleas and then ends up calling you a “cunt” while he heads back to his lonely room to once again pout and jack off alone. Example Two: “The Creeper” This guy seems to ignore the small line between the nice guy and the creepy guy. Constantly leaving flowers and notes on a girls car, door step, or work place is nice, but only the first time. Randomly showing up at places she checks-in on Facebook is not clever, it’s weird. Continuing to do this will not lead you to her bed, it will lead you to humiliation, especially when her friends begin to notice you and give you the nickname “Stalker Jim.” Example Three: “The Social Networking Cry Baby” This man uses twitter as his release. Tweeting about his feelings, proclaiming his love or hate for certain women, we have all seen it-- the “nobody loves me…she said this and that...how could she...fuck her...I’m the
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man...over it...oh hey, partying with bitches because I don’t care about what’s her name... song lyrics...karma quotes.” These are the guys who constantly change their relationship status and continuously blast their entire love life to the public. Believe me, guys, hot chicks are not going to sleep over if their twitter and Facebook accounts are being linked to yours in the morning. Example Four: The Problem Pusher This is the guy who earns the title “Debbie Downer.” “My job sucks, I’m broke, my grandma died, I need you in my life. You are the only good thing in my life, I’d die without you, I’m just depressed, please come take care of me, I’m sick.” Women do not want to be dragged down by your problems. Don’t share your problems if you want to get laid. Sympathy sex is overrated, so keep your stuffed animal and tissues away from the bedroom. After you’ve diagnosed your whine type, you need to evaluate yourself and then for-
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get about having sex with any girl you have shown this side to. As for the tweeting and pleading, I suggest you find someone not so social network savvy. After your balls grow back and you found your manhood again, you need to remain positive and start your hunt. Since I’m assuming only insecure women fell for your complaining sensitive attitude, you will need to start pursuing real women again. Remember how far you’ve come and how annoyed you were last time you saw a Facebook status by a girl complaining and desperately pleading that she will never love someone as much as the guy who broke her heart, and then remember that girl who kept insisting she was fat for the sake of attention, or the girl who read word-for-word texts from her best friend who “totally got disrespected by her boss.” Take all of these instances and try not to kill yourself when I tell you...you sounded like a pussy ass bitch! Keep in mind, no matter how dominant women have become in the daily world, they still want to be submissive in the bedroom.
Women crave dominance in bed and you don’t have to thank fifty shades of anything for that. It’s always been that way: it has just recently become publicly accepted to speak about it in the open media. Men, if you cannot claim your manhood, do not think a woman will not claim it for herself. For those of you who still own their manhood, I applaud you. You realize whining does not get you anywhere, except further away from the bedroom, and you can continue to rescue the thousands of single women running from their girly counterparts in search for a strong man. Remember good sex with top notch women is achieved by confidence and composure. If you cannot keep these things in check and you yearn to whine and complain to someone, I suggest you call someone you do not want to bump uglies with, like your mom, or you will truly only be able to bump with uglies.
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YOUR OWN GYM BY CHARLES HUNTSON
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ne of the biggest myths permeating the fitness culture today is that you need a gym. You don’t. Depending on the legitimacy of any given facility it may have personable trainers, high-quality equipment, and who knows, maybe a Starbucks inside. But as long as you keep your wits about, you do not need any of that, and not having it at any given place or time should not keep you from being the best damn human animal you can be. There are tons of ways for you to accumulate strength and maintain your physique without complex machines or a legion of treadmills. Many exercises that you already know, and already take for granted, can be done almost anywhere, anytime, and have variations that can make you more beast than you’ve ever been. Pushups Core, chest, arms, all covered, and you have probably been doing them since your first day of soccer camp. The truth is if you cannot
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knock out at least 25 of these bad boys without pause you have no goddamn business being anywhere near a bench press. What if you can do 50? Make the eccentric motion slower, do clappers, put your feet on a bench. Still doing 25? Use your kitchen counter, pick your feet up, and do dips. Unless you can planche, you are never too good for this classic move and its progressions. Pull-ups It does not matter how far down the stack you place that shiny little pin on your lat-pulldown machine, if you cannot pull your own free hanging bodyweight high enough to get your chin above a bar you are not fit. You might be pretty, but you are not fit. If you can get your chin to the bar, pull to your collarbone, then to your chest, then to your naval. Now you are fit. Pull-up with one arm? Now you’re a monster. Not having a pull-up bar in your home is no excuse: you live near a tree, go use it. Squats Squats are without a doubt the easiest ex-
ercise to half-ass, pun intended. Don’t. Use your hip flexors, not your knees (push your butt back). Keep your chest up and shoulders back. Keep your heels down. Don’t drop, lower. Go down to 90 degrees. Still easy? Do all that on one leg. Turkish Get-ups Lay flat on your back, with one arm raised straight to the ceiling. Now stand up, and never let your arm drop from pointing straight up. Now fill up an old milk jug with water, hold it in that hand, and do the same motion. This is what work feels like, and there is no cable machine in the world that will emulate this motion, so don’t ask, just do it. Sprints Dynamic motion is a tell-tale sign of physical prowess. You need to be strong, fast, and coordinated all at once, and that is no easy task. Find 30-40 yards of open space and run down it like the clown from IT is right on your ass, and then do it again every minute, on the minute. 10 should be enough.
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PSYCHO CHICA, QU’EST-CE QUE C’EST? …RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN AWAY BY GRACE SPELLMANN
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ick meets Jane. Dick likes Jane. Dick dates Jane. Jane gets squirrelly. See Dick run. See Jane chase. Where did that point in time flash by when Dick could have gotten a clue as to what he was getting himself into? Was it so instaneous and hard to catch that you would have had to videotape the date and replay Jane’s psycho red flag moment in slow motion? I guarantee you it was not some micro-second eye twitch that was undetectable to all but Super Man. If you get with the psycho chick and do not realize it until you’re in too deep, you have no one to blame but yourself. So don’t throw back your head and howl, “why me?!” as your phone blasts with the hour’s 50th text from said squirrelly-girl. As we begin our journey into avoiding lunachicks, it is fair to acknowledge that each man has his own relative definition for what
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he considers crazy. Can we not all agree, however, that there is a general universal recognition of psycho that dishes itself up in the form of clinginess, excessive jealousy, paranoia etc? Often times, one will find even casual first date conversation can clue you in on whether a girl has her act together or not. You could always get her to take this online quiz: www.okcupid.com/tests/the-are-you-apsycho-hose-beast-test, but she might get a hint of what you’re up to. Consider yourself lucky if a girl is acting all kinds of McFuddy Wackadoo within the first five minutes of meeting her at a bar. Excuse yourself to the bathroom to get away for good. Typically, though, most women can harness their inner psycho hose beast for the first few dates. A short mental checklist of your preferred traits and your absolute “no-no’s” is all you need. And by God, man, no matter how slamming she is, STICK TO THE LIST! Do not ignore that
she just spoke to the waiter like he was an insect: that is a huge indicator that she has an inflated sense of entitlement (and don’t think for a second that she will not direct it at you eventually, in front of your parents). Truly listen to her. If she is shy and not the biggest talker right off the bat, ask questions, and listen. Where did she grow up, is she an only child, does she like her parents? Family may seem like a pretty personal topic, so keep it light and seem interested about where she comes from in general. Pay attention to what she does independently for a sense of self: what are her hobbies, what are her career goals, does she like to get out into the world and travel, does she have any intellectual pursuits/interests, what does she consider to be important world issues? If she would like to battle animal cruelty or fight for women’s pro-choice rights etc. check that she actually thinks in a larger scope about things other than herself.
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As for activities that are less independent, what does she do for fun with social groups, organizations, and friends other than drinking Cosmos and man-hunting at bars? A girl who can do things on her own is great, but you also want one who is not afraid of the world and wants to progress within. Many “psychos” make men/boyfriends their entire world and can get obsessed with minor relationship details out of sheer boredom and insecurity. When a woman has a strong sense of who she is, both independently and within her own community (friends, family, etc.; an area completely non-man related), that is a grand leap away from the red zone. Keep in mind that nutty behavior, if indulged, can become the accepted norm and will never get any better. A woman is not going to reform her ways if the man she dates feeds into it. Sometimes it is an age/maturity issue that a girl can grow out of with a little wisdom under her belt. Either way, she will not attempt to change unless her wacky tactics are met with resistance. As the cliché goes, however, do not take just my word for it. Plenty of your fellow menfolk have strong, and differing, opinions about this topic:
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“An alarm usually goes off in my head when a girl is too eager to be around me right off the bat, and enthusiastically calling and texting non-stop and not giving me a chance to reach out first. She definitely doesn’t even really know me yet so I feel like it’s more of a guy chasing thing, not really about getting to know me.” – Guy, 28 “Definitely don’t sleep with anyone right away if you are looking for a long term mate. The best relationships are the ones when after a couple of dates there is still interesting conversation and not just when sex is the one thing you’re getting out of it. If you’re not talking much, you won’t really know her until it’s too late. I just got out of a crazy relationship. I will not be dating anyone who’s not out of college yet, that’s for sure.” – Michael K., 24 ”I think the problem is most of us guys don’t have the ability to exactly weed out the psychos in the first place which is why we end up having some crazy relationships along the way. I think I speak for a lot of guys; we are willing to look past a lot of crazy tendencies or bullshit a woman presents to us because we are trying to fuck you, bottom line. Let’s face it: to men, all women are at least a little
crazy. There are various levels though and each man is willing to put up with their own amount of crazy. Any guy who tells you he’s not trying to fuck a girl the first night is a bold face liar.” –Jacob, 27 “I think it’s a red flag if she surrounds herself with superficial scum and/or losers. If her life is a roller coaster of childish drama, if she constantly dates abusive/emotionally unavailable men, if she treats ‘inferior’ people with disdain, if she can’t keep a job to save her life. If she behaves as if she is royalty, if she is dependent on other people, if she has a long string of failed short-term relationships, if she has to ‘win’--even at the cost of personal dignity, if she has an uncomfortable, frenetic energy surrounding her. I don’t consciously employ strategies to weed the weird ones out. The answers just ‘click’. I don’t necessarily break it off if these character flaws are inherent. But if they’re sequential or definitive, I move on quickly.” – Jason, 28 “I always do the ‘Ignoring Test’. Ignore her for 3-4 days, and see how she reacts. The crazy ones will become obsessive, the normal ones will probably be half mad/half sad (or maybe, they will just dump you and move on).” –Remy, 21
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“Why would I want to weed out the crazy ones? The crazy ones are the only ones that are fun to date.” – Dan, 27 “I guess one indicator as to the level of a girl’s ‘sanity’ would be her relationship with her father and what her parents’ relationship is like. We are using the ‘crazy’ term loosely here ,but those that are, you can usually bet that they went through some tumultuous times at home.” –Daniel, 26 “Anyone who is overtly throwing themselves at you (drunk or not) is not a good sign. If they purposefully show too much skin all the time for no good reason (the beach is a good reason); when it’s negative 5 degrees outside and snowing and they are in their underwear, something is probably off. Clearly they crave too much attention.” – Andrew B., 29 “I try not to think with my junk, basically. So if she’s actively ignoring what she does wrong, tries to blame others, or constantly finds excuses, then she’s going to either be ‘crazy all over the place/huge mess’ or very clingy and
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hasn’t learned to be her own ‘center.’ It would not be fair to sleep with her and get into an obligated relationship.” – Kevin, 23 “There’s no getting around insanity. Sometimes you just have to embrace it. As well as accept it. I’d prefer a crazy girl rather than one who’s dumb as a door nail.” – Michael V., 30 “Her level of crazy is determined by her response to questions about marriage, kids, and religion. There HAS to be a common ground on those topics. My favorite question to ask a woman I’m dating is what her aspirations in life are. Does she have any career goals? If she says she doesn’t know or wants to wait tables until she figures it out, that’s not going to work for me.” – Andrew K., 27 “In order to filter out the nut jobs, honesty is key. Discussing future goals and aspirations gives great insight into one’s morals, beliefs, and interests.” – Adam, 25 “I don’t really have any obstacle courses that I make women run through before I determine
their character. I gauge her reactions to certain situations. For example, if I can’t make it somewhere and have to change plans, what’s her reaction? I notice how easy it is to communicate, and our level of mutual understanding. I don’t do this intentionally, but just if it happens. I also pay attention to how she treats people we interact with in public.” – Vincent, 25 ”I think the biggest thing with me is learning that a good relationship requires give and take from both sides. I think what makes the psycho guy or girl, is the person who wants it all, but is unwilling to give up anything. What I look for in a good woman is contribution: someone who enhances my life, while still allowing me to live my life. A turn-off is someone who is obsessed with what other people think and is constrained by that. Obviously the selfish, gold-digger types who are seeking to ‘get’ something from being in a relationship (besides companionship) are people I don’t have the time of day for.” – Phil, 31
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THE SWAYBACK BY WILLIAM SCHULTZ
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olorado has a long and colorful musical history, producing plenty of high-profile artists and groups, amazing festivals, and some of the best venues on the planet. In the last few years however, much of the talent coming out of the mile-high city seems to be in electronic or dance, leaving some to wonder if the soul of rock music has left Colorado for good. Fortunately there are those who are keeping the tradition alive, and The Swayback is leading the charge. A few of their members were more than happy to sit down with us to talk about it.
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further, more advanced sound?
Eric: The music. That’s why we keep doing it. Playing, recording live, doing it again. Lyrically I would have to say The Smiths: it was literate interpretations of daily life. It was witty, dark, sarcastic, and humorous. Kind of switched what I thought was possible for a song lyrically. It didn’t have to be cliché or poetic, and even if it was cliché, it was still witty.
Bill: Always evolving: looking forward and growing,
NC: So, you guys definitely have your own sound, what are some of your influences?
Bill: I don’t like to pick genres. I don’t like genres, they tend to define you. I once defined us as a “homoerotic power trio.”
Bill: The influences change from album to album, we are all listening to different artists or different artists at different times, at any one time it’s hard to say; it depends on what we are exploring, and when our drummer changed. Some of our inspiration comes from
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NC: If you had to place your music in a genre, what would it be? Even if you had to invent your own, how would you describe your music to somebody who has never heard it?
Eric: It is rock and roll straight up, it leans to the alternative. NC: Do you feel “complete” as a sound or do you feel like you are heading toward a
Eric: It’s more present moment, juicing the moment as much as we can, enjoying the process we can, as much as we can on each step. NC: Aside from anything that might get put forth as a single, which tracks do you stand behind the most? Bill: We are about to release our single “Our Thieving Ways,” but we usually just make records. We like the concept of whole albums. Eric: Off the new album? I would have to say “St. Francis.” We’re not pushing, it’s a little mellow and we don’t play it much live, but its dark and I like the lyrical content. It’s about miracle spots I’ve been to. NC: if you had to pick, not that you do, be-
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tween an emphasis on musicality or message, what would it be? Eric: I don’t think the message goes one way: it depends on the track. The music sets up the ‘bed’ that the lyrical content sits on. Adam: I was a fan of the band before I was a member of it. The lyrics have a hook while also have a meaning, and evening if you don’t have the meaning there is something there that you can get a hold of. NC: Is there a typical formula for writing your songs? Guitar first? Drums first?
NC: If you had to be remembered for one, your live show or your recorded works, which would it be? Bill: Album. If you got hit by the bus, the album would still be here. Eric: I would have to say if you had to put our album against our shows, our purist, best moments would be live. NC: If you got to play one venue, your dream venue, which one would it be?
NC: Individually, were there any special concerts that defined any of your relationships with live music or made you think “I wanted to be that guy”? Eric: I saw The Replacements last two shows ever in 7th grade, that was a big one. That and I saw Pink Floyd. Adam: Ozzie 92’ at the Namath Event Center Bill: I saw The Cult and Ozzie...those were really bad ass.
Bill: Leeds, or Madison Square Garden. Bill: It’s kind of everything Adam: Sometimes it starts with the bass, sometimes it starts with the vocals, sometimes someone just brings in their own thing. NC: How accurate do you feel your live show is to your album? Is that a good or bad thing? Bill: It is a direct extension, and that’s a good thing, but we also play to the crowd. If it’s a good environment, we really tend to take the album and the songs to new directions. It makes it fun to interpret the songs. It’s kind of like having the eye of a DJ: if people are dancing, we can make that fun, but sometimes it’s fun to just blast people.
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Adam: Montreal Jazz festival.
NC: If you guys could tour with and open for one band or artist, who would it be?
Eric: Leeds or Redding festival.
Eric: Past or current?
NC: The website Kickstarter.com has had a huge impact on how some artists and groups are getting their work out there, obviously you guys went the label route, how do you feel about Kickstarter and sites like it?
NC: Let’s do both.
Eric: I see it partially as pandering, but on the other hand every successful artist needs patrons, and it does allow the artists who use it to retain a lot of their individuality. In the past I have seen other brands, such as “gauntlet,” use a video emphasis to launch their projects.
Eric: Led Zeppelin. Current? The Stone Roses...I love their bass player, and they own England and I would love to play to a riled up English audience. Bill: Love and Rockets in the eighties for past. Jack White would be awesome, but intimidating. He played at the fixit station, sold vinyl out of his bus, and then played Red Rocks a few hours later, that’s badass.
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Adam: Van Halen would be my past. Currently, probably the Queens of the Stone Age: they are a band that has tied a lot of the bands that I’ve been in together.
Adam I would make it a point to not offer suggestions, this world is what you make it and the music business is cutthroat: there is no formula, theres no wrong or right.
NC: Some artists make careers, music or otherwise, out of switching or changing projects. Is The Swayback a 5-10 year thing or do you guys plan on becoming a seminal, long term act?
The review:
Bill: We would be the Stones, 40 years from now, current and still alive for the most part. NC: As a band, where are you guys right now? Bill: We’re a band that is trying to transition full-time. NC: Any advice for other acts trying to do the same?
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One thing I have to say about The Swayback, is they simply sound “classic,” but in a way that somehow does not make their style overly familiar sounding, because there is definitely an edge here. There is something in their music that makes the entire sound like the embodiment of what a four-piece rock group should sound like. If you throw a stone over your shoulder, chances are you will hit a band that sounds as if they have done everything in their power to forget that they even have a drummer and a bassist. If that stone happens to hit The Swayback, what you are going to get are thick, rich jams that are going to make your little Skullcandy ear buds
wonder what the hell just went through them. This is what teamwork sounds like, and that’s not an easy sound to achieve. If you are looking for head-banging music you are going to need to look elsewhere, the guitar licks coming out of their new album “Double Four Time” are sweeter than they are harsh, but all the things that make rock music what it’s supposed to be are still there screaming right beneath the surface. What’s possibly even more impressive than the band’s well balanced sound is how these musicians can blend so completely while still adding personality to their own elements: The Swayback’s use of effects and distortion on the album is so dialed in that I would not mind taking a look at their effect chain. Bluesy vocals, rich bass, rock solid rhythms and guitar with the right amount of crunch: That is what The Swayback brings to the table, and the way this Colorado group puts it all together makes them one you don’t just listen to, but one you feel.
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Uptown on the Hill’s Unique Bar-tique. For 13 years, Soul Haus: Attire and Accoutrement has been offering up a stool to Denver’s urban men and women who are looking for cool and unusual merchandise at a shop where they’ll know your name. “We don’t just pigeon-hole people into some lime-colored hipster trend,” says owner Chris Bacorn, “we want people to find their own style and be true to their soul.”
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Located in the EZE Mop Shopping District at 1225 East 17th Avenue, Bacorn and his wife, Stephanie Shearer, carry hand-selected fashions, one-of-a-kind furniture, accessories and home décor. Soul Haus has been a staple in the Denver fashion scene since it opened in 1999, and besides on trend - stylings, vintage kitsch, collectibles and furniture, it also features local artists : something they have done
for all 13 years. Soul Haus carries well known lines Goorin, Da Vinci and Synergy as well as small labels like RYU, Shanna K and Frankie Max. “Your typical boutique is frilly, silly and uber expensive,” Bacorn adds, “we’re not trying to impress anyone, Soul Haus is just a neighborhood shop that tries to make people feel at home.”
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Guy: plaid pants by Icon International $62; smoking gun tee by The Poster List $28; blue plaid L/S shirt by Franky Max $48; Black retro S/S shirt by Giorginni $38; black denim by Giorginni $58; Ivy hat by Goorin $32. Girl1: mauve ruffled dress by RYU $42; grey dress by Shana-K $46; brown dress with flowers and dark brown bottom by RYU $68; floppy brim hat by Goorin $32. Girl2: brown dress with green braided straps by RYU $68; cream dress with top ruffles by Shana-K $48; yellow dress by RYU $68; floppy brim hat by Goorin $32.
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UNIF BY ALYSSA YOUNG
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n Point,” are the exact words Natalie uses to express her excitement about the 2012 street wear collection by L.A.’s own, Ur Not In Fashion or UNIF. A recent graduate of Fashion Design in Los Angeles, my friend relies on her knowledge of new brands and style concepts for her general livelihood. In other words, it’s safe to assume she has a good grasp on what’s current. When we can each find time to pause speed on our day-to-day lives, Natalie and I connect over the phone for the sole purpose of obsessing over our latest fashion finds. On a recent gabfest, we dissected topics from career prospects (her possible move to the Big Apple to work with Helmut Lange) to relationships, to what’s really gaining in the LA fashion market. Lust driven, skin baring, provocative street wear has been done before, especially in L.A., but there was something fresh about UNIF that kept it from becoming just another big city cliché. What stood out in our conversation was the way this brand was able to distinguish itself from the pack by making unexpected moves. By taking advantage of modern free-marketing tactics such as Vimeo, to intelligently establish their own branding, as well as resourcing the top street wear
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websites to promote and sell their clothing, they have grown leaps and bounds since their start date in 2004. Their products can be found on young, street-wise dot com’s like Nasty Gal, KarmaLoop, Wasteland and more recently, the online only section of Urban Outfitters. There’s also a smaller, hand-picked selection to shop from on their own website, UNIFclothing.com, that changes on a season to season basis. It is clear that the creative juices are flowing at UNIF with new videos coming out each season, especially with their latest, Poison Ivy, a brand specific spin-off of the 1992 Drew Barrymore thriller that incidentally carries a plot twist of Bad Girl Gone Worse. UNIF uses this concept of ‘troubled teen’ to convey a style ideal of 90’s grunge without staying shy of the obvious references to open rebellion and sexuality. Most of us thought we’d see 10 more years before clothing of the early 90’s rose up as a viable ‘vintage’ source. Yet UNIF brings it back with ease, giving the new Nirvana fanatic something to grasp onto with the aptly named “Nevermind” plaid maxi skirt, paired with a black motorcycle jacket. Cropped tops and crochets, mixed with pastels, seem only right to compliment a pair of high-waist denim shorts that rival even your panties’ coverage. There’s a strong level of artistic freedom at play, which takes the cutthroat street style of Los Angeles and mixes
it with soft, feminine fabrics, cuts and colors. A lady, in her own right, may give an extra dose of bad-ass to a free flowing chiffon dress by adding a pair of sky high Hellbound Leopard Platforms. This is the unique take on street wear that UNIF seeks to promote. A brain baby of DJ Eric Espinosa, UNIF sets out to defy style rules pertaining to your favorite music genres and, coincidentally, your parents. There seems to be a general unrest about whether or not this brand is a representation of electronic, rock, grunge and even Goth. The correct answer to this debate is, “Who cares?” This brand is ultimately modern, and with any forward thinking brand, there will be wide use of ideas and a mix of genres. UNIF is provocative in nature and takes the best from each relatable sub-culture to satisfy that calling. On most occasions, UNIF’s expressive tees make an ironic mockery of branding and product placement, utilizing their freedom of speech to the fullest extent. In the era that our parents experienced, freedom of speech was an obvious and first amended given right, but to practice it openly committed you to social suicide. In this modern era, UNIF dares you to be fearless, mix concepts, test the boundaries, be provocative, start a conversation and, most importantly, keep an open mind.
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FALL INTO DENIM BY KRISSY LUSARDI
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all 2012 has some eclectic options for any style you may want to flaunt. Say goodbye to those tattered, holey things that make your mother cringe. No more dirty, worn-in looking jeans- think more of denim with a modern twist, emulating a masculine, rugged feel, but still keeping it clean. Dark hues, slim stilettos, heavier weight materials, and even some eye catching fabrications are a must have for this upcoming fall. A popular trend coined, “ruggedly chic outdoorsman” can be transformed by using the following palettes: mixing and matching these rich hues to create a modern and sophisticated, yet masculine and rough look. According to www.pantone.com, Fall 2012 men’s colors evoke a tasteful & confident look. Colors include: Rhubarb, Tangerine, Honey Gold, Ultramarine Green, Bright Chartreuse, and Olympian Blue. Or combine neutral basics, such as White-
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cap Grey, Sea Fog, Titanium, and French Roast for a subtle, classic fall look. Other popular trends for fall 2012 include camo colors and skinny jeans. Runways and tradeshows alike were exploding at the seams with camouflage shirts and military inspired jackets (I know what you’re thinking, camo is back AGAIN? I promise it’s even cooler this time around!). James Jeans has some new washes that borrow from the pattern and paired with an army green jacket, your look is jet set. If you’re looking for the perfect skinny jean, look no further. James Jeans has answered your prayers with their new style, Mick. Creating a wearable skinny jean is a hard look to not only create, but to pull off as well. Known to be worn by 90s indie rockers and hipsters, skinny jeans have received a bad rep, but these new jeans are sure to rock your socks. Especially when you wear them slightly cuffed to the ankle with eccentric socks and a pair of black loafers or chucks to
seal the deal. Speaking of eccentric, take a look at these bad boys: Bleulab’s first men’s collection due out in January. Not only are they shaking things up with their newest endeavor, they are doing it in style. Creating jeans with coating, leather, wax, shine, and animal prints, they are setting themselves apart from the rest of the high-end denim market. For those of you who are not quite as daring, Bleulab also offers jeans that are a little less wild and more suited for everyday wearin different shades of blue, offering both clean and worn-in denim and a vary of fits. Pair with a beard, flannel button up, puffer vest, and some rugged boots for the ultimate al fresco Colorado look! Also, seen below in Guess’s fall 2012 lookbook, rolled up jeans with a slimmer fit and heavier weight premium denim are on trend.
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Steadfast Brand is a name that the core of the tattoo industry has known since the launch of the company just over five years ago. Steadfast has become a name that has raised eyebrows in markets across the globe. In the past year, the tattoo industry owned start up brand, is enjoying unprecedented success with original tattoo based artwork, quality printing, and affordable pricing. With a straight-forward approach to bold design, and an attitude of never backing away from voicing their opinion. Steadfast Brand has gained the unwavering support of the tattoo community. The tattooed and non-tattooed alike have rallied around the brand’s message of non-biased support of individualism with designs like “I Want A Tattooed President,” which was call for working class
candidates, and “Support the Tattooed Military” (25% of who’s profits goes to the VA), in response to a new regulation banning tattoos in the armed forces. Steadfast steps up in the “Me too” world of Streetwear. Putting principles above the trend. Which is exactly the reason, Steadfast succeeds in the hearts of Tattoo enthusiasts world wide. We have always enjoyed the creative artwork and messages that Steadfast Brand has brought to the table. Now it looks as if the rest of the world is ready to see what they have to offer. www.steadfastbrand.com www.facebook.com/steadfastbrandclothing
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ZOMBIES CRAWL INVADES DENVER AGAIN BY ANTONIO C. VALENZUELA
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ct 20th 2012, for the seventh year in a row, the undead will descend upon Downtown Denver for the annual Zombie Crawl. Skyline Park, on 16th and Arapahoe street, will be swarmed by zombies and zombie hunters. Many of the biggest promoters in Denver like the Collective 303, Party Gurus, Anya Grind, and Hot 107.1FM have teamed up with sponsors to put on this event again. This year promoters are asking attendees to register on their website www.eyeheartbrains.com in order to try to break a world record. The event itself is multi-layered with several different parts throughout the day, and an official after-party so the ghouls can party long into the night. The first part is satirically called, “The Organ Trail,” described on the website as part Amazing Race, part Fear Factor and part haunted house. The race in which participants can walk, run or crawl in zombie style through the stages. The first wave will take place in the morning starting at 11am, with a second wave at 1pm. This event can be competed by a group or individual. Last year’s winners, the “Running Dead,” won the race in two hours and twenty four minutes. The race is also a fundraiser for Bonfils Blood Center, there is a required registration fee that goes to the benefit of the charity. At noon, make-up artists will arrive at Skyline Park to go to work creating the most gruesome faces, zombifying those who wish to participate in the event. Although these services are available, many people in the
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recent years have come with their own costumes and make up. The madness begins at 2pm as the undead descend upon downtown to cash in on some “killer deals.” Many of the businesses surrounding the Zombie Crawl will be involved with the event: The Tilted Kilt, Jamba Juice, Subway, Good Times, Illegal Pete’s and more. A zombie may purchase a wristband that will give access to deals like H Burger’s two for one on wells, wines and drafts. Some of the offers actually extend all the way until October 31st. One of the most exciting parts of the event will happen at 3:55pm. At the stage in Skyline Park the zombies will file in line to have a massive “Thriller” rendition, always a highlight of the day’s festivities. Certainly many will be sure to practice their moves by watching the music video before the event so they can impress their zombie brethren. Immediately following the Michael Jackson zombie anthem, the parade will start as zombies crawl their way through the Downtown area. The event surprisingly draws people from all walks of life, including families and many children in full costume and make up. When the parade has made its rounds through the streets, everyone will reconvene at Skyline Park once again for the final stage of the event. Now this is the part where all those hours spent on make-up and costume design pays off: the costume contest. There have been some quite disgusting costumes in the past years including dead prom dates, cheerleaders, doctors, college kids and more. The competition is sure to be stiff and spectacular in
gore and guts. Now comes the time all the young kids may need to go home, as the real party begins. Last year’s event was attended by over 800 freakish ghouls. This year is going to be nothing short of an epic party, with music, drink and a scary good time at Casselman’s Bar and Venue on 26th and Walnut. This year’s event will feature DJs, fire dancers, burlesque, a laser LED show, zombie cinema, psychic readings, live tattooing and over 1000 free Jello shots to be given away. Celldweller, from Detroit, will face off DJ Subliminal, DJ Kriminal and Caramel Carmela in a battle royal of Electronic Dance Music, keeping the party bouncing while zombies take part in a photo shoot. The headliner Celldweller is a huge production of lights, sounds, video with live instrumentation. Blending art, video synchronization, guitars, keyboards and multi-layered percussion infused with trance elements, is signature to the group. Caramel Carmela is a rising Denver quintet whose most notable achievements include playing at Global Dance Fest and The Vans Warped Tour, consisting of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals from lead singer Jack Roberts. The Zombie Crawl is an innovative event that has had tremendous success in the past, and is sure to knock ‘em dead this year as well. This is an all-ages event and participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies. More information and registration can be found on the website www. eyeheartbrains.com.
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DOUGHERTY’S: A GOOD-NATURED NEIGHBORHOOD PUB ON CENTRAL BROADWAY, DENVER BY J.D. CUSACK
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ougherty’s is a quaint little Irish pub located on Ellsworth Ave. between Broadway and Lincoln, adjacent to the Walnut Room, in an area the owner, Wes Ingram, describes as “Central Broadway.” The place can draw a good crowd on the weekends, filling up the main seating area and bar on the inside, along with the patio sections on the outside. It’s an honest to goodness, feelgood kind of crowd. I blame the owner, Wes, for the positive vibe. This guy’s a walking, talking rabbit’s foot. He seems to have a glow about him, like a guy who’s truly been blessed. He takes nothing for granted, has a humble aura, and appreciates every person who comes into his establishment. I sat down with Wes before eating dinner, and right away I get these feelings about him: totally humbling man. I was impressed. It was around 5 P.M. on a summer Friday, Wes just got back from an 8 A.M. charity golf tournament, and he was in a pretty good mood. Right away I asked him about the name of the place. Where did it come from? He replied that when he was first getting things together to start a business, he was mulling over ideas
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on what to do: diner, restaurant, or a pub. In the end, he obviously chose the pub, because he believes that the purpose of his business was not only to work hard and be successful, but also to have fun, and what better way to have fun than to turn your business concept into an Irish pub? The name comes from his mother’s side of the family, Billie Jean Dougherty, and the Dougherty crest is displayed as a mural on the right side of the wall when you walk into the bar. Next I wanted to know the trials and tribulations, the origins of the place and of this chipper Irish guy I was sitting with. Wes said he had no real budget to jump start the business. He took a second mortgage out on his house, putting all his eggs into one basket: one shot at doing this right. He spent so many years of his life in the food service industry, and he wanted more for himself. Wes had the knowledge behind him to start-up on his own, and told me that he had his mind set after he worked at a place called Sancho’s, where he got what he referred to as a “combat bartending PhD.” Wes and a couple of his Irish buddies, Brendan and Rob, literally gutted and renovated the place themselves. He acquired a
pit: the place was a hellhole from the crowd before him. Together, they spent 18 hours a day for roughly 3 straight months renovating. During the process, perhaps for the sake of good luck, to give the place some positive energy, Wes and his pals did two humble, respectful things to secure a connection between the past, present, and future. First, they wrote their names on a one-dollar bill and hid it in the wall. If, in the future, someone else gets a hold of the place and renovates it like Wes and his friends had to, then there’s a little something in there as a reminder of the times and traditions of Central Broadway in Denver, as a reminder of the hard work others put into the same space in the past. Together with the dollar, Wes left the future a gift: a bottle of Jameson. No, of course it’s not full, it’s nearly empty, but there’s enough in the bottle to supply a few shots of what’s bound to be some really potent Irish whiskey. Three months into the opening of the business, there was a fire at the end of the block. Even though he had to close for two days, the firefighters saved his place. He was so grateful to them for doing what they did, and when he thanked them, he got back a “just doing our job.” That was not good enough for Wes.
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They had no idea about the 18 hour days, the Jameson in the wall, the 2nd mortgage to make the whole pub happen. In a stroke of gratitude, Wes threw the firefighters a party. The next year he did it again. The year later, he closed the street down for them. Now he pays tribute to Denver’s finest by hosting a charity event every year for the Denver Burn Foundation. This past year, he raised almost $10,000 dollars, but it’s all about the experience for Wes. He considers it to be the best part of his job. He told me that it was ironic because he used to be the charity case: he was poor growing up, and to contribute to charities, to give back to the community, it was the most fun he has, and he is not kidding. It’s a real family event with a dunk tank and a bouncy castle for kids. October 21st marked the 5 year anniversary of the opening of Dougherty’s, and Wes assured me he intends to throw a “huge party.” I asked him, looking back on those years, what did he learn? He paused for a moment and stared into nothing and came back to tell me as the owner of Dougherty’s, that everyone’s opinion counts, albeit correct or not. He added that he had no right to voice his own opinions in rebuttal because he owned the place and he respected all his patrons. “You cannot take things personally,” Wes said, “people will criticize you, and this is my life’s dream….gotta do your best.” He then added, that recently on a trip to Ireland, he truly learned the meaning of the word “hospitality.” The Irish emanate good nature towards all men, that it’s the kind of country where a stranger would lend a you a couple
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of sets of golf clubs to play golf because you did not have any of your own, because you were unaware that the golf courses there do not rent or provide clubs to the customers. Silly as it may sound, this experience hit home with Wes. After chatting it up, I got down to brass tax: the pub food. It was provided for by the chef, Pete, who according to Wes puts love and dedication not only into the dishes, but the entire kitchen as well. For appetizers, I chose off their menu their potato skins and Leprechaun lollypops. The potato skins were good: two potatoes cut into fours with bacon, chives, salt, pepper, and a healthy side of sour cream, typical bar munchie food done right. The Leprechaun lollypops, however, are in a genre unto themselves; I mean something really unique I had not tried before. There were three of them served on a plate over a bed of greens. The ‘sticks’ of the lollypops were thin breadsticks. The ‘lollypop’ was a culmination of melted Irish cheddar cheese mixed with garlic and herbs wrapped in prosciutto, and glazed with a balsamic reduction sauce. Granted, anything with prosciutto has to be good, but these little babies are taste-bud boggling. I never seen or heard anything like it, and highly recommend this appetizer while you’re hanging at the bar wanting a snack. For dinner I ordered two entrees: the staple Irish bar food fish and chips, along with the Sheppard’s pie. The fish had a nice, light batter crust on them, and the fish itself was fluffy and tasty, but I suggest you try the Sheppard’s pie, because it was pretty authentic and
wholesome. Instead of your typical ground meat, it had thick, stew-style chunks of lamb in gravy, blanketed with mashed potatoes. It’s the perfect comfort food for an Irish pub. In addition, and my personal favorite on the menu, believe it or not, is the Gnocchi. Thick, puffy potato pasta, more like puffs rather than a potato pasta, shredded braised lamb, with sautéed kale and mushrooms in a sherry sauce, topped with of course, Irish cheddar cheese. It’s literally an Irish rendition of a traditional Italian dish. It’s brilliant, and very good. Disclaimer: I had a Guinness with my meal. Everything to me is better with a Guinness as added effect, especially Irish pub food. Closing up, I asked him: What made Dougherty’s succeed? “Regulars,” he replied. Typical answer and I was not satisfied. Yea, but what made those regulars come here in the first place? He smiles, and exclaimed, “South Broadway rules!” Ah, perhaps I was getting somewhere. He considered where his pub is more of a “Central” Broadway, and described it as a slice of America. Baker district is the best the city had to offer for the eclectic- the beautiful and unpredictable. It was a “real” Denver neighborhood away from LODO. Wes stated he got into the neighborhood just at the right time. Over the years, the area improved, at least a dozen restaurants opened within ¼ mile of Dougherty’s. To Wes, the more traffic in the area the better, not just for him, but the neighborhood as a whole.
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COMMON GROUND BY KRISTIN COLANGELO
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ver wish you could walk into a neighborhood coffee shop and order whatever you feel like having that exact moment? Imagine being able to order espresso, Mexican chocolate milk shakes, chai lattes, or even a beer. The first time I walked into “Common Grounds” I felt the familiar college coffee house aura minus the masses of college students, and replaced by young professionals, hipsters, and just plain Joes. The first thing that drew me into the place beside the chatter of people, was the Boulder-like feel with vintage furniture, local art-filled walls, and book nooks surrounding a coffee bar area with friendly baristas. “Common Grounds” has been a Denver local’s favorite for years. The joint is still family owned and operated, and they roast their own coffee, called “Highland Coffee and Tea.” They not only offer their own coffee, but they have a huge variety of teas (chai tea lattes is a local favorite), “Liks” ice cream
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(another Denver craze), and homemade fresh baked goods like banana and zucchini bread to die for. The atmosphere described in one word is eccentric. The free spirited environment is inviting and makes you feel right at home. The space is large consisting of areas that feel like living rooms with plenty of power outlets to plug in your laptop. The front sitting area is open and there are a few tables perfect for a group meeting and one private enough for business gatherings. The back room is a bit dim and most hidden for those who like to study without a lot of chit-chat. So once you find your favorite sitting area you need to find your drink or food of choice. Aside from the usual coffee house staples “Common Grounds” offers a huge selection of syrup flavors for lattes (take that Starbucks), delicious breakfast burritos, sandwiches, salads, hummus, Italian sodas, cakes, (and even gluten free brownies!) all at a decent price. The menu, displayed on
hanging chalkboards and various signages, at first glance is a bit overwhelming, but after you learn your way around it, you’ll love the variety. The one bit of advice I can offer is if you are looking for a more laid back crowd, visit “Common Grounds” in the morning, the late afternoon and evening crowd seems to be a bit more chatty, but what else can you expect from a coffee joint also serving beer and wine. Weather you come here to grab an espresso and read at one of the many window seats, or tuck yourself in the back corner room where it is more quiet and easier to work, the area is pleasantly surrounded by house plants, plenty of great local art, and walls of books. So grab a latte or a glass of wine and cuddle up with a book, or chat with an old friend, either way you’ll feel as if you’ve been coming to this place forever: “Common Grounds” is truly Denver’s coffee house.
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2013 CAR REVIEW THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE, RATTLELESS, AND ROLLING BY ADAM STEININGER
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f there is one thing that stays constant about cars it’s that they are always changing and evolving even during a poor economy. This year is no different showcasing a variety of four-wheeled transporters from the green and economical electric car, to the fast and the furious ripped muscle car that only hundreds of horses can propel. In the car world, 2013 models have not failed to edge past 2012 models with a few noticeable tweaks, and the end of this year still hides a NOS button in its glove box in the form of a killer animal. Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: After the death of Carrol Shelby this year, the Shelby Mustang made history reaching a top speed of 202 mph at the massive almost eight mile long Nardo Ring in Italy. At $55,000, it is the fastest most reasonably priced not-a-supercar that a middle-class hero can afford. Dodge will try and one up Ford with a 206 mph Viper at the end of the year. The Viper should not be categorized as reasonably priced at $100,000 since the Mustang is barely affordable. If Ford gave the Shelby Mustang a V10 like the Viper along with all of its other speed enhancing attributes, it would surely cruise past 206 mph, but would probably be unreachable by regular Joes. The reason this 202 mph is amazing is that the faster a car goes the harder and thicker the air gets to cut through. Speeds like this cannot be reached on asphalt like Highway 66 because the tiniest chunk of road kill would spiral the car out of control and into a fruit stand or a plateglass window. Prime conditions are necessary for the Mustang to reach 202. No other place besides a racetrack or The Bonneville Salt Flats without any wind, gaps in the car duct taped, and a 100 pound horse jockey at the wheel could achieve its top speed of 202. Tesla Model S: The Tesla Model S is an entrepreneur’s attempt to put their foot in the door with a sedan, which could lead to a massive explo-
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sion of production down the road. Tesla is entering its teen phase of experimentation, but instead of going from mom’s boring station wagon to a faster sports car, it’s going from the fast sports car to the family sedan. With a ballsy owner to say the least, this company has a bright future, and like a teenager, it needs people to keep more than one eye on. If one is lucky enough to get their hands on this engineless, rattle-less electric $5,000 reserve- order car, they can say they contributed to the development of a new age of electric cars. Electric cars still lack the distance gas powered cars can go, but it’s only a matter of time before cars like this become the norm. If electric car developers had the mind to watch The Flintstones and add a floor hatch for foot propulsion it could possibly make up the difference in distance a gas car can cover. The Model S can run the buyer around 90 grand after a $7,500 Federal Tax Credit and another nice chunk of change after exchanging a year’s worth of beer cans in Michigan. All one has to do is become an alcoholic; that‘s not that hard. Dodge SRT Viper GTS: According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 is the year of the snake, and rightfully so. After two years of not having a new model to turn heads with, the Viper returns with a new model at the end of this year. When it returns from its hole in the ground it will be spitting out poisonous fangs of 640 horsepower with a fist bumping worthy 8.4 liter V-10 engine. This face-lifted Viper will be lighter, faster, and stronger with a name that will still be aggressive enough to be written across its gleaming blood red backside. If the Viper ever got too wimpy the name would surely change to something more apt like the Dodge Sock, or the Dodge Wallaby. The side view of the new Viper looks like the body clipped in nicely with its sleek, curvaceous hood, like a magazine clicking into a gun chamber. From bumper to bumper its lines flow effortlessly like an ocean wave trying to get to shore as fast as possible. The Viper was designed to wow onlookers as
well as supply the driver with enough speed to jerk their head way back into the seat. Its hood is a massive chariot puller equal to the size of the rest of the car which resembles a Sting Ray Corvette bound to rumble viciously down the road. Dart: First comes Charger, then comes Challenger, then comes Dart in a baby carriage, or a 160 horsepower carriage that is now only a few months outside of the womb of the production line. The reincarnation of these Dodge classics have young and old alike paying attention to Dodge’s progeny. The original Dart from the early 60s was the first to make a splash in Dodge’s bigger and faster gene pool before it was eventually made more compact. It was the least popular of the three thanks to the dynamic duo of the Duke Brothers and the white Challenger in Vanishing Point. They also had beefier muscle under the hood, but the Dart is half the price, with luxurious comfort, it can seat a family, and still has enough zoom to zip through traffic and have the wife give slow-it-down glares. For the purpose of offering a mid-sized car with decent gas mileage, Dodge doesn’t offer a V8 engine like they did in the 60s, but an inline-4 turbocharged for his and her pleasure. BMW M5: BMW names their cars with so much German logic that it takes a mathematician to keep their models with numbers in their name straight. If any of BMW’s cars deserved an umlaut to distinguish itself above the rest it would be the M5. The 2013 M5 built of German precision packs a bigger punch of performance with less fists of fury under the hood. Its new V8 engine seems like a downgrade from the previous V10, but now it boasts a bi-turbo with 560 horsepower that is sure to still light the fires and burn the tires. This smaller engine knocks off 25% in CO2 emissions, and has BMW jumping on the green appeal bandwagon.
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