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October Contents

Slip Into Sensational by: Johnathan Kayne

- Dining Out & What to Wear

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Dr. Tru Luv - The Forgotten Date by: Michael Cross

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So6ix 6 Picks - Halloween Edition

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Hip to be Historic

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Maggie McClure

- Hello, Hello

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Win Your Dreams: Conquer the Path of Fear

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Cash is King When Starting a Business

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Guilt Free Dining

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OKC Barons Begin Inaugural Season

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So6ix Calendar of Events

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by: Joey Bivens

by: Shawndra Roberts by: Ali Plum

by: Bryan Crump by: Jim Rauch

by: Jason Boag

by: Chris Wescott

Compiled by: Clifton Roberts

- For October

So6ix Pix - Presented by Coors - Model Charity Auction photography by: Clifton Roberts

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The So6ix Guide to Oktoberfest

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The So6ix Sick Six - A So6ix Halloween Special

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So6ix Restaurant Guide

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by: DCS

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Publisher

Jack McBride

MANAGING Editor

Whitney Knowles

Regional Manager Matt Christ

Sales Representatives Dakota James Raye Smothermon

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Clifton Roberts

DESIGN and Layout DCS

Photography

Clifton Roberts

Website Designer Duggan Roberts

STAFF Writers

Ali Plum Chris Wescott

Contributing Writers

Joey Bivens, Jason Boag, Michael Cross, Bryan Crump, DCS, Johnathan Kayne, Jim Rauch and Shawndra Roberts

For Advertising: jack@so6ix.com

©Copyright 2010 JM Publishing L.L.C. and So6ix Magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without prior written consent of Publisher. So6ix Magazine is published monthly and distributed in Norman, Stillwater, Oklahoma City and Edmond.

Oklahoma annual subscription rate is $22 per year. Single magazine rate in $3.50 per copy.

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Model: Caitlyn Waters Clothing Provided by:

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Model: Devon Harris Clothing Provided by:

Dress: racer-back tucked dress with zipper detail in a gorgeous cobalt satin

by Nicole Miller - $345 Shoes: peep-toe platform pumps are black shiny calf by Donald J Pliner - $375 Hair/make-up by:

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Model: Reid Foster Clothing Provided by:

spencer stone company Pant: Mason’s JFK chino - $245 Shirt: Gant by Michael Bastian blue oxford sport shirt - $155 Sweater: Stone Island cream v-neck - $250 Duffel: CP Co black waterproof - $925 Coat: Polo Ralph Lauren brown herringbone sport coat - $1350 Photography: Clifton Roberts

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Top: Mark and James by Badgley Mischka from the Worth collection white silk stretch turtleneck top Pant: skinny black skinny jeans by David Kahn Hair/make-up by:

hair: Jeff Ivison make up: Angela Phipps Photography: Clifton Roberts

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Suit: Spencer Stone Co Private Label - black suit - $795 Shirt: Spencer Stone Co Private Black Label - white dress shirt - $175 Tie: Calvin Klein - skinny black tie - $85

Dress: brick and grey one shoulder dress - $540 Shoes: black suede sandal with metal embellishment by Vaneli - $125 Photography: Clifton Roberts

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The Webb

Located in the Carriage Plaza on Main Street in Norman, The Webb has been providing “to die for” fashion to the metro area for almost 60 years!

Although The Webb is best known for their fabulous shoes and “hot” party dresses, you will also find great sportswear as well as unique handbags and jewelry.

Donald J Pliner, Stuart Weitzman, and Kate Spade are just a few of the designer lines you will find in the shoe department, while Nicole Miller, ABS, BCBG Max Azria, and Badgley Mischka are some of our top designer lines in dresses and sportswear.

The Webb is truly “one-stop-shopping” at its finest, and you will love the relaxed atmosphere that the friendly staff creates!

So, stop by The Webb in Norman today, and see for yourself why our customers just keep coming back!

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Dress: Fashion Lounge- Black one shoulder studded fringe flapper dress - $57 Shoes: Rebel - Black Knee High boot - $89 Hair/make-up by:

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Slip into Sensational

So6ixOctober2010 By: Johnathan Kayne

What to Wear and What Not to Wear Dining Out

As I write my first article for So6ix magazine, I feel it is important for my readers to understand the thought and vision I have for the column. I want the column to be interesting, informative, witty, and insightful. I want readers to grasp the reality of my life experiences in this crazy little world of fashion. So, if you love fashion, art, pop culture, or even college football, then please join me on this exciting journey.

Since the October issue of So6ix is a “special food & drink issue” focused on dining out, I feel it is necessary to discuss “what to wear” when dining out or “what not to wear.” I can’t tell you how many times I hear women say, “OH, I wish I had somewhere to wear that” when admiring an item from my shoe or gown collection. I can see the excitement they truly feel for the product, and I’m sad that they honestly believe they have no place to wear a beautiful dress.

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Life is what you make it. If you want to wear the gorgeous shoes or the gorgeous cocktail dress, create the occasion. So many of us get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and forget the importance of taking the time to create special memories.

Think of this. Everyone loves vacations right? At the end of a vacation what do you have? PMS! Although I did grow up vacationing with five sisters, to me PMS is an acronym for “Pictures, Memories, and Souvenirs.” I challenge everyone to start living their life more like they’re on a vacation. Create a special evening for you and the people you love. Dress up and look your best. Take a photo at dinner and grab a souvenir. It is as simple as picking up a restaurant’s business card. You could create an entire photo album of your special nights—pictures of you and your friends at a restaurant with the business card next to it.

I understand that times are a little harder, and everyone may not be able to afford a vacation right now, but everyone can plan a special evening, with friends, family, or a special “someone.”

So at least once every season, slip off the flip flops and slip into a beautiful cocktail dress or sports coat and have the time of your life!

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So6ixOctober2010 By: michael cross

The Forgotten Date

Whether you are single and searching for the love of your life or have been married for twenty years, an active romance must be present to keep the spark alive. A simple technique has been used for years to keep such a romance going. You got it… the underestimated “date.” Just think back to what you first did when you were trying to win somebody’s heart. You went on dates. So why is it that this proven technique has been on the decline, and how can you bring it back into your relationship?

Dating is a great technique to use when getting to know people. Whether they are group dates, double dates, or one-on-one dates, they all consist

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of spending time with someone, and time spent is the best resource we have when learning about something.

This is an obvious reason for why dating is so important for new couples and mingling singles. But what about a couple who has been married for twenty years? As much as we would like to think we know someone, inside and out, we are wrong. We could never possibly know someone completely within this lifetime. Even if couples are living together and see each other every day, in our society only about a fifth of that time, at most, is actually spent on a personal level. Therefore, dating is great way, even for long-time couples, to spend quality time learning about

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The Forgotten Date, by Dr. Tru Luv... continued each other.

Lately, it seems that real “dating” has been dwindling in romantic relationships. We are living in a fast-paced generation with fast-food, high-speed internet, ten hour work days, etc… We are always on the go, and we tend to carry this into our dating relationships and marriages. This means less time is spent on dates, which then means we are learning less about our partners.

The result: soaring amounts of failed relationships. People nowadays rush into getting married without really getting to know who they are marrying, and then rush to get divorced without knowing who they were married to. As simple as it may seem, a lot of relationships could be saved and preserved if we could remember to bring back the dating scene. So how can this be done?

For singles, dating should come easy.

They are already excited and want to spend as much time with the person they are seeing as much as they can.

And since they aren’t living together, they have no other choice but to go on dates. These dates can be things like: going to dinner, seeing movies, ice skating, eating ice cream, taking walks through the park, and so on. There really is no limit as to what can be considered a “date,” as long as it contains quality time spent with that special someone.

But what about those long-time couples that see each other every day?

Because we are in an industrial society, we are constantly busy all the time.

For long term couples, this creates a problem. Marriages are designed so that a couple can become a single unit with each person supporting, encouraging, and knowing the other. But when no time is available to learn about your partner, then there is no more motivation for you to want to help them than there would be for any other friend. Do you see why dating is still so important in long term relationships? “Knowledge is power,” especially when it comes to

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your marriage. The best medicine for any problem that might come up is knowing who your partner really is because the better you know them, the better you know what needs to be done in troubling times. So, long term couples, you need to take more time out of your busy schedules to spend quality time with your partner or spouse. Go back to what you first did.

Bring the dating scene back to the relationship. Make time, reserved for you and your partner, to be all about each other, without any distractions.

Do not forget or underestimate the power of dating. This is not just a tool for singles, but it is also for couples.

Dating creates an opportunity to truly get to know someone for who they really are. And remember, it would take more than a lifetime to know someone completely, so don’t waste this one.

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So6ixOctober2010 By: joey bivens

Halloween

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DRINK COSTUME

Ghostbusters Adult Couples Costume Set ($87) Go to your Halloween event together in style as a team of Ghost-busting party crashers. Like any Halloween costume, this one is a lot of fun near a bowl of trash-can punch. Even adults can pretend on Halloween.

Witches Brew Halloween Drink Recipe • 2 - oounce Yellow Chartreuse • 1 & 1/2 - ounce Blue Curacao • 1/2 - ounce Brandy, spiced • 1/4 - teasp00n ground Cloves • 1 - dash Nutmeg • 1 - dash Allspice Shake all ingredients well and serve in a chilled glass!

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Monkey-See-Monkey-Do Costume for Babies ($20) Can’t decide to do with your curtain-crawlers for Halloween? How about dress them up as monkeys? This costume is easy to manage for baby needs, plus it’s inexpensive and sure to get some attention.

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Hershey’s Variety Factory Favorites ($15) Give those little trick-or-treaters what they really want – chocolate. That’s it. With this variety pack you won’t have to listen to the little clown or power ranger at your doorstep complaining about cheap candy corn.

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Terror on 10th Street Haunted House ($5) Open from 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays in October, Terror on 10th Street (2005 NW 10th St.) is a guided tour through an actual house, an interactive performance with an emphasis on the house’s haunted history. Cost is just $5 per person.

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Halloween 2010 at Cafe Nova Trick-or-Treat is over, and you’re ready to head out for late-night fun. Throw on some Halloween threads and head to Café Nova for a fun celebration. Remember, this is the only holiday where you’re allowed to pass out dressed up as Batman.

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Hip to Be Historic

Classy, elegant, historic-chic—all terms that aptly describe the home of Phil and Maggie Clayton. While descriptors are aplenty for their upscale, artistic house, the word that Phil Clayton, owner of TSO Optical, chose to best describe his home was “warm.” Tucked into the historic Crown Heights neighborhood, the 1937 French Tudor house has an extremely welcoming atmosphere whose appeal begins with a curbside glance.

The Claytons happened to stumble upon this jewel of a house at the right time. They were planning to build a new home on some land purchased in north Oklahoma City. While driving their daughter, Molly (who was three at the time), to one of her favorite parks, they noticed a “for sale” sign in front of a home that Phil had always admired. It only took a single showing of the home, and the Claytons sold their lot, abandoned the new house plans, and adopted Crown Heights as their new neighborhood. “It was one of the best decisions I have made in a long time,” said Phil.

Long before the Crown Heights/Edgemere Heights neighborhood, the land

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was once a golf course, home of the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Mr. Nichols later decided to move the club to a new development he had planned a little further north called Nichols Hills.

The land was parceled, lots were sold, and Crown Heights was born. It was and still is a beautiful example of the many styles of homes and architecture popular at the time. When asked of his opinion regarding Crown Heights, Phil said, “It’s a genuine neighborhood, neighbors know one another, and most have a genuine love for the historical significance of these homes and appreciate the responsibility that comes with owning one.” Phil currently serves on the board for Crown Heights/Edgemere Heights.

As with most homes built in the preair conditioned era of the ‘30’s, most homes interior plans called for smaller rooms that could be closed and opened depending on the season’s temperatures. Following the walkway leading to the door of this old-world home, one anticipates these numerous walls partitioning quaint rooms; however, another setting awaits you on the other side of the door.

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Hip to be Historic, by Shawndra Roberts... continued Over the past 70 years, the Clayton home has been thoughtfully remodeled several times. These modifications have opened the house up tremendously, allowing the rooms to flow from one to another with ease and intent. “We love to entertain, and this home encourages it! The house creates its own mood,” says Phil.

Modern flare abounds, but traditional touches remain, such as stone fireplaces and beautiful woodwork found throughout the house. The cottage backdrop ironically seems to be a perfect fit for the “soft modern” furniture that fills the home.

Both Phil and Maggie are strong advocates for the arts in our city and state.

Maggie danced professionally for Ballet Oklahoma, and Phil serves on the Ballet’s board as member and past president. In addition, he recently joined the board of Arts Council as well. In the Clayton’s home, numerous unique and intriguing paintings and sculptures take their place on the walls and shelves. Neutral

palettes allow the art and décor to “pop.”

Many pieces are brilliantly lit with custom lighting that Phil had installed for specific pieces. “To me,” Phil explains, “the most important element of a house is lighting. If possible natural lighting is always the best though!”

“I really enjoyed the creation process, taking the existing space and totally transforming it,” Phil says remarking of the old-world charm mixed with the modern kitchen design. Maggie explained that much of the home’s layout is a result of Phil’s mind at work.

Family photographs, many of them featuring Molly, make it very apparent as to what is of importance in the household. Plenty of windows allow natural light to pour in, showcasing the elegant design of the kitchen, an inviting sitting area, and dining area. From another vantage, the windows also provide a perfect view of the backyard’s large koi pond, which Phil designed. Just the mention

of the pond brings a smile to Phil’s face, “That’s MY favorite part of this house!”

He eagerly grabs some food to show just how magnificent these fish are. “The Japanese call Koi ‘living jewels’. I grew up in Hawaii. I remember all the Japanese influences there with koi ponds in many of the places I saw during my childhood.”

The kitchen is very bright, the stainless steel appliances and hardware reflecting the incoming, mid-afternoon sunlight. Stone surrounds the range and oven, bringing the new and old together in a natural way. The counter tops, including a long dining bar, are covered with sleek black granite.

In the basement a high definition projector and 120-inch screen are neatly placed to create an ideal home theater.

Although, arguably, the focal point of the space could be the stoned hearth fireplace that makes the room a bit cozier.

Upstairs are the master bedroom, two guest rooms, and one of the most vibrant areas of the home. The spacious master bedroom continues the fluidness that exists throughout the home. Very open and well lit, the master bedroom also boasts a balcony overlooking the koi

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Hip to be Historic, by Shawndra Roberts... continued pond, pool , and garden in the backyard.

“Molly’s wing” includes a guest area, bathroom, and her bedroom. Splashes of pink and green make it obvious whose room you are standing in, an ideal getaway for a girl who is a princess at heart.

Molly’s bathroom walls even have an under-the-sea mural painted upon them by friend and local artist Robin Starke.

Lovely landscaping adds the finishing touch to the property. Greenery and flowers are artfully situated in both the front and back yards. Everything in and around the home seems to fit. Nothing seems out of place or too much.

It’s quite apparent that a great deal of thought and care went into every inch of the home.

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Maggie McClure: Hello Hello

So6ixOctober2010 By: Ali Plum

“Truly to sing, that is a different breath.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke

When you hear Maggie McClure’s music, it’s evident that her heart is in each soprano note as well as the breaths between.

She’s a natural performer, one of those musicians who you can tell is born to sing, as so aptly stated in Rilke’s sentiments.

Maggie began playing the piano when she was just five years old, and her years of devotion and expertise have culminated in a finely tuned skill that does not go without notice on stage. Her piano chops escort her voice into the high notes as well as providing harmonies to accompany her.

Maggie has a knack for memorable choruses, ones that hum in your head as you go about the day. And that’s an eminently good thing. One of her latest songs from the new EP released September 21st on iTunes—Good Morning and Good Night—is catchy and sweet and most assuredly movie soundtrack material. Her new release is a mature departure both melodically and lyrically from her 2007 self-titled album Maggie McClure. Her partnership with the piano drives a brilliantly pieced together set of songs. Appealing to a broad audience as well as welcoming diverse genres into

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her creative process will take McClure far in the music business—and even further because she is a brilliant business mind as well. While many musicians rely on others to perform tasks that might be perceived as inhibitors to the creative process, Maggie proves that hard work and unrelenting business savvy only enhance her viability and maturity as an artist.

One of McClure’s main strengths is the ability to connect with her audience. You feel her honesty easily through her lyrics—the heartache, the joy, the process of moving forward rather than staying static and safe.

Her young but impressive music career prior to her six-song recording included a unique experience few artists revel in so quickly. A music label, Spinning, released her first album with nationwide distribution in Japan. She found herself embraced by copious fans across the globe. Maggie notes this turning point as a monumental highlight of the last few years.

While touring constantly after the 2007 release, McClure managed to earn a music business degree from Oklahoma City Uni-

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Maggie McClure: Hello Hello, by Ali Plum... continued versity. She didn’t slow down or stop there.

Maggie set to work, her sights high. Her fans were thrilled to find multiple songs placed in television shows such as MTV’s The Hills.

“It’s a very cool feeling when you hear a song that you wrote and sang and played on being featured on national television… pretty surreal.”

Maggie’s come into her own as an artist and performer. She’s an independent artist with a story to tell, and she operates as her own manager, thoroughly invested in each performance. Whether singing the national anthem before the Thunder and Lakers rivaled at the NBA playoffs or playing to a packed out EP release show at the Hidden Castle in Norman on September 18th—Maggie has been winning over her audiences with her catchy, relevant sound.

Maggie is in the middle of an ambitious tour launch— 25 shows in 50 days, one of which she opened for Sara Bareilles at Idaho State University. As a young artist, it’s even more notable that McClure has worked with seasoned studio musicians

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in Nashville enhancing her already wellestablished sound.

Good Morning and Good Night can be purchased on iTunes as well as her 2007 self-titled album. Visit her at www.maggiemcclure. com to see what’s new and the groundswell of interest in her exceptional talent.

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Win Your Dreams:

Conquer the Path of Fear “What we seek we shall find; what we flee from flees from us.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

So many of us are stuck in our dayto-day routines. People often repeat habits over and over that are not healthy for them, but it is all they know and what they are comfortable with.

Sometimes we can be comfortable in our own pain. We embrace what we know, good or bad, and at times make both equally important when perhaps we should not.

Overeating because the food tastes so good, watching too much television because the shows are so enticing, oversleeping because the bed is so comfy and we want to dream just a few more hours. What are your vices, addictions, and bad habits? Do you know what areas of your life need improvement? Have you asked yourself that question lately? We improve by asking ourselves questions that prompt growth and positive revision.

This process entails learning from our mistakes, eradicating overindulgences and poor habits, and creating new and better habits. Of course, this means trying new things.

So what are some practices that promote positive and healthy living? Take the time to pause. Looking around you is interesting. Most people are in such a hurry that they don’t realize what patience and taking a single extra deep breath can do. But you have to be willing. Free will— what does it mean to you? How many think that work is boring because you are in a job perhaps not right for you? How many waste time all day dwelling on the past, broken relationships, misspent money?

Now is the time, my friends, to step up in your life and take charge. You are the one who can make the change.

In our society we seem to be aware of problems that an addiction to drugs and alcohol can bring into our lives.

But we often overlook the fact that we

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might be addicted to poor habits and toxic relationships, and that such addictions can be quite detrimental to our lives as well. All things in moderation. When we choose to start down a path that is better for us, it is easy to allow fear to change our minds. For instance, you might be addicted to a friendship that brings about negativity and is harmful for you, even if it wasn’t that way in the past. Maybe you are a changed person and have chosen new paths in life that diverge from the path you and your friend were once walking together. We must each follow the path toward our own destiny. Some friends we will take with us; some we will leave behind. But there will always be new experiences, new friends, and new opportunity. Have faith and pride in your decisions, and do not doubt yourself because doubt devalues your dreams and goals. You know what you are capable of, and you should never let anyone else bring you down. Always respect those around you because you can learn something new. It is not always easy, but again that one deep breath brings things to a calm and allows for reflection.

Good and Evil. Positive and Negative. These are terms we often apply to things that help or hurt us and to those we love. Perhaps positive is the path on where you are going and negative is

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Win Your Dreams: Conquer the Path of fear, By Bryan Crump... continued simply anything that goes against your nature. We can debate all day, but in the end, we all have our own thoughts, goals, and dreams. It is time to step out of the box and embrace new dimensions. Fear will hold you back.

Acknowledging fear is a step toward wisdom. Just like other emotions, fear is something we should pay attention to and ask ourselves why we are fearful. Weigh the true risks, and if truly desired and worth the challenge, then take the leap. We should learn from those around us who are accomplishing great things. When we step outside ourselves, great things can happen, and our momentum towards the destiny we set for ourselves can begin to set in motion.

Learning what helps us and what hurts us, is an important lesson. What is right for one person, may not work for you, and this does not make a person good or bad; it is simply the road

he or she is on and if it does not match yours, be careful not to dwell too long or you may find yourself going down a road that is not right for you. Be your own person; set your goals and dreams and work towards them every day.

When you do this, then you will start to accomplish great things, overcome your fears, and get rid of toxins that hurt you in life. When we fear something new, it is like throwing up a blind to a great gift that at that point we may never see unless we just look beyond the curtains and raise the blinds— then we can take the steps and reach our true potential.

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CASH is king

By: Jim Rauch

When Starting a Business The latest global recession cost over 8.4 million jobs total in the U.S., prompting many to consider starting their own business. A common mistake of new small business owners is to have an unrealistic idea of how much cash is needed to start and operate a new business. If cash needs are underestimated, the venture will fail before it takes off.

Cash can be thought of as the fuel necessary to get to the destination, and the destination is positive monthly operating cash flow. Having enough fuel at the beginning of the journey is important because fuel gets more expensive and is more difficult to come by once the business journey begins.

So what are the cash needs of a new business? Early cash needs are for such expenses as travel, research and development, bookkeeping, and legal advice.

Then, cash is needed for equipment, computers, vehicles, furniture, buildings, building improvements, signage, supplies, utilities, marketing/advertising, and inventory. Next, cash is used for hiring and training employees. Once production begins, monthly operating expenses will often exceed monthly revenues for the first 6 to 12 months which creates additional cash needs for the business.

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It is imperative to sum all cash needs as well as know when these cash needs occur. A 12-month cash budget can be constructed on excel to estimate total cash needs to reach the destination. At the top of the cash budget all operating cash receipts should be detailed for each month of the year. It is important to realize operating cash receipts may not occur for a number of months for a new business, and if the business sells on credit, cash will not be received until a month or 2 after the sale. Both of these facts need to be reflected in the monthly cash budget.

Next, it is necessary to detail all preoperating cash needs by amount and when the money will be spent. Once operations begin, all monthly operating cash expenses should be detailed.

Depreciation expense will not be in a monthly cash budget. Cash needs for equipment, furniture, and buildings will be shown for the whole amount in the month paid for. It should be noted that materials and equipment may be purchased in one month and paid for in the next month. In this case, the cash expense will be in the month cash was spent, not purchased. In the cash budget, cash receipts are positive, and the cash expenditures are negative. Each month will be summed to calculate estimated monthly net cash.

The early months of a business will likely show negative monthly net cash due to losses from operations and preopening cash needs. Add up all the negative monthly net cash months. This is how much cash is needed to start the business. It is highly likely that monthly cash receipts are overestimated and monthly cash expenditures are underestimated given the optimistic nature of most entrepreneurs. Therefore, double the estimated cash need from the monthly cash budget; this is more likely a realistic estimate. How will this money be raised--personal savings, friends,

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Cash is King When Starting a Business, by Jim Rauch... continued family, venture capitalists, and angel investors? Venture capitalists generally invest in companies with large upside growth potential, and angel investors are wealthy investors who bring money as well as expertise and connections to a new business. It is not recommended to use debt to purchase assets and finance operations since monthly cash flow may fall short of debt payments pushing the company into bankruptcy. Debt should only be used if monthly cash flows are highly predictable and positive.

A couple of key ratios to keep in mind when constructing a monthly cash budget are gross profit margin (GPM) and net profit margin (NPM). GPM is revenue minus cost of sales divided by revenue.

A good GPM is above 40%, but it does differ by industry. To find GPM by industry, go to the website bizstats.com. It is difficult for a company to survive if GPM is persistently low, unless sales volume

is persistently high. Net profit margin is net income divided by revenue and a good NPM is higher than 10%. Of course, high sales volume and high margins are needed for big profits; profit margins can mislead if sales volume is low.

Lastly, manage assets closely and use them sparingly. Every asset should be used to generate revenue; keep the balance sheet lean and get rid of excess assets. Leasing fixed assets often makes sense for a new small business. In sum, a successful new small business will realistically forecast the amount and timing of cash needs, use little or no debt, control costs and expenses to boost margins, and manage assets carefully.

Jim Rauch is the Finance Professor at East Central University Ada, OK and Financial Consultant for Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce

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Dining out in OKC is pretty fun. There are so many restaurants to choose from, so many different culinary experiences to have. And let’s face it, if you want to be social you’ll be eating with friends, business partners, and family on a regular basis. This doesn’t have to mean that your waist line will be expanding with your social life.

So here is an easy guide to dining out that will keep those unwanted pounds off: • Avoid the trans-like eating of bread and chips while waiting for your meal.

Yes, I’m talking about the delicious items that come for you to devour in the vulnerable, pre-meal waiting period. Gorging on these items does two things: spikes your blood sugar and fills you up with empty calories. Ask your server to hold off on delivering these items. Wait to satisfy your hunger with the more nutrientdense food that comes with your meal.

• At places that serve very large portions, split the meal in two. You’ll feel good that you can finish the food on your plate without overeating. Also, when large portions are served, asked for a to-go box early. Don’t wait until you’ve eaten almost everything on your plate just because it is available. Taking food home means you’ll have another meal for later, and you won’t be loosening your belt at the table!

• Go with a protein-based entree. Protein has the effect of releasing your stored body fat for energy so eating a

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meal based around a protein will have more fat-burning capability.

• Eat your veggies. Most entrees come with a starch and a vegetable, but you can always ask the server to hold the starch and double up the veggies. Try this sometime; I guarantee you won’t have that heavy feeling in your stomach when the meal is over.

• Order cocktails that won’t expand your waistline. Many drink mixers are full of sugar. Juices, soda, and margarita mix are among the worst. For example, try ordering club soda & lime with tequila or vodka.

• If you get dessert, order one item that the whole table agrees on. Splitting the dessert between 4-5 gives you that sweet finish to your meal without the guilt of downing the whole thing.

The idea here is to make some informed decisions on what you’re putting down the hatch. Dining out should be part of your social life. Let’s make sure that it doesn’t ruin your goals for healthy living and looking great in the process. So you can have your proverbial cake and eat it too.

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...Inaugural Season

It’s not every day a sports fan gets to witness a professional team’s inaugural season. But, that is exactly what Oklahomans will get to do this month when the Oklahoma City Barons begin a new era of pro-hockey in Oklahoma.

The Barons are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers.

They will play all 40 of their home games at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. The team went young, but experienced, when they hired their general manager and head coach this off season.

General manager Bill Scott comes over from the AHL league offices where he was the Director of Hockey Operations.

“I was really looking for an opportunity to get back with a team and be on the team side of the business,” said Scott.

“Have the fun with the wins and the losses and that competitive side of the business which you don’t get working in a league office. So, when I found out Oklahoma City was joining the league and that Edmonton was looking for a GM to be down there full-time, I thought it was a terrific opportunity. I reached out to Edmonton at that time, and I went through the interview process and then was more than happy to accept the job when it was offered.”

Todd Nelson was named head coach of Oklahoma City back in July. Nelson was involved with the Atlanta Thrashers for the last four seasons as an assistant coach. Prior to that, he served in the same facet for the Thrashers’ AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Nelson

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won the Calder Cup, the AHL’s national championship, with the Wolves in 2008.

Before that, he had won two previous championships as head coach of the United Hockey League’s Muskegon Fury.

He finished his UHL career with a coaching record of 149-58-25.

Nelson set the bar for his team high immediately following his hiring. “I’ll tell you what my expectations are,” he said.

“My expectations are to have a very competitive team and vie for the Calder Cup.” The excitement among players about playing in Oklahoma City, a town synonymous with passion for sports, is clearly evident. The Barons are excited to play in a city that supported their last professional hockey team so well. The OKC Blazers were almost always ranked at the top of the Central Hockey League in attendance.

“I can’t wait for that,” Said Barons defenseman Jake Taylor. “I heard that from people. The people followed the previous team, and hopefully it will be the same for us. I can’t wait to play in front of a good crowd that’s enthusiastic about it. That’s obviously the best case scenario as a player. You get to play for people who love to watch you play, and you can’t ask for anything more than that. So, I’m definitely looking forward to that.”

The Barons play six home games in the month of October. Their season begins October 9, against the Houston Aeros at 7:05 p.m. in the Cox Convention Center.

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CALENDAR of EVENTSOctober October 1 First Friday Gallery Walk Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma City, OK Terror on Tenth Street Haunted House Sundays 7 – 11 p.m., 2005 NW 10, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-1816 Jim the Elephant Baker’s St. Pub 2701 W Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 752-2572

Stars Dan O’Brien’s Oklahoma City, OK Wade Tower Martini Lounge Edmond, OK Sugarland and Little Big Town 6:30 p.m., OKC Zoo Amphitheatre

October 8

October 3

Oklahoma Regatta Festival & OCU Head of the Oklahoma Regatta Park on the Oklahoma River Oklahoma City, OK Merchants’ Cuisine Festival Express Event Center 8512 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 717-5550 Fright Fest Nightly, Frontier City 11501 N I 35 Service Rd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 478-2412 Muse 7 p.m., Ford Center 100 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 www.ticketmaster.com

Guthrie Art and Wine Festival

October 9

October 2 Fiestas de las Americas SW 25th & Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK Riverboat Gamblers and The Flatliners 8 p.m. The Conservatory 8911 N Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 607-4805 2am CityWalk 108 E Main St., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-9255 Souled Out UCO Jazz Lab 100 East Fifth Street, Edmond, OK

11 a.m., Downtown Guthrie Left Foot Sally CNE Casino Steve McCabe Duo Baker’s St. Tulsa 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK (918) 286-2227

October 4 The Maize 3 p.m., Reding Landscape & Farm 614 Reding Road, Chickasha, OK 405-222-0624 Time Machine Sherlock’s Arlington 254 Lincoln Sq., Arlington, TX (817) 226-2300

October 5 Drew Andrews and the Spectral Cities 8 p.m., The Conservatory 8911 N Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 607-4805 The Haunted Warehouse 7 p.m., Bricktown 101 E. California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK Brandon Clark Baker’s St. Pub 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK (918) 286-2227

The Plaza District Festival Plaza District Oklahoma City, OK OKC Baron’s Opening Night 6 p.m., Cox Convention Center 1 Myriad Gardens Oklahoma City, OK (405)232-4625 Randy Rogers Band 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 601-6276 Aaron Newman Duo Toby Keith’s Bar and Grill The Sellouts Tapwerks

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October 12 Brandon Clark - Solo Market Pub Tulsa, OK Time Machine Sherlock’s: Dallas CP Dallas, TX

October 13 Jake Moffat 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City (405) 601-6276 Travis Kidd Baker Street 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286-2227

October 14 Albert Aguilar The Dugout The Sellouts Baker Street 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286-2227 Wade Tower Martini Lounge Edmond, OK

October 15 Annie Up Riverwind Casino Norman, OK Charlene & Smoking Section Nonna’s Oklahoma City, OK No Justice 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 601-6276 KJ103 Fall Ball 7 p.m., Diamond Ballroom 8001 S Eastern Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 677-9169 OKC Barons vs. Houston 7:05 p.m., Cox Convention Center Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK (405)232-4625

Jam Night 9 p.m., Brewskey’s Bar and Grill 2600 S Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK

Mountain Smoke 8 p.m., The Blue Door 2805 N Mckinley, Oklahoma City, OK Norman Groovefest 12 p.m. (noon) at Andrews Park OKC Barons vs. Chicago 3:05 p.m., Cox Convention Center Myriad Gardens Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-4625 Stephen Speaks Baker Street 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286-2227

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October 11

Lance Canales and the Flood 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 601-6276

October 17

Time Machine Sherlock’s: Arlington 254 Lincoln Sq., Arlington, TX (817) 226-2300

Bill Cosby 2 p.m., Civic Center Music Hall 201 N Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 297-2584

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October 16 Nickelback with Three Days Grace and Buckcherry 6:15 p.m., Ford Center 100 W Reno, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 Jeff Hobbs and the Jacks 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 601-6276 OKC Barons vs. Lake Erie 7:05 p.m., Cox Convention Center Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-4625

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October OKC Barons vs. Houston 4:05 p.m.

Houston, TX Steve McCabe Duo Baker Street 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286-2227

October 18 Time Machine Sherlock’s Arlington, TX

October 19 OKC Barons vs. Lake Erie 7:05 p.m., Cox Convention Center Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-4625 Brandon Clark - Solo Market Pub Tulsa, OK Time Machine Sherlock’s: Dallas CP Dallas, TX

October 20 Carrie Underwood 7:30 p.m., Ford Center 100 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 Skillet, Papa Roach, Trapt and My Darkest Days 7 p.m., Diamond Ballroom 8001 S Eastern Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 677-9169 Lemma Baker Street Oklahoma City, OK Left Foot Sally Baker’s Street Tulsa 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286-2227

October 21 OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Hornets 7 p.m., The Ford Center Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-4625 Stars Baker’s Street 2701 W Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 752-2572

Wade Tower Martini Lounge Edmond, OK

October 22 An Affair of the Heart 9 a.m., Oklahoma State Fair Park OKC Barons vs. San Antonio 7:05 p.m., Cox Convention Center Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 232-4625 100 Bones Band Tapwerks Oklahoma City, OK Ben Brock Live Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill - OKC 310 Johnny Bench Dr., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 231-0254 The Sellouts Kickapoo Casino Harrah, OK

October 23 Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Parade Downtown - Oklahoma City, OK Joey Green Band 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 601-6276 “Oklahoma Hauntings” Storytelling 2 p.m., Warr Acres Library OKC Barons vs. Toronto 4 p.m. @ Toronto (405) 232-4625 Drive Nonna’s Oklahoma City, OK Stat Band Russell’s Oklahoma City, OK

October 24 Ghost Runners 5K Stars & Stripes Park Oklahoma City, OK Trail of Terror 6:30 p.m.

2701 W 10th St., El Reno, OK 73036 OKC Barons vs. Hamilton 12:00 p.m., Copps Coliseum (405) 232-4625 Travis Kidd Baker Street 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286-2227

October 25 Impending Doom with I Declare War 8 p.m., The Conservatory 8911 N Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 607-4805 Time Machine Sherlock’s: Arlington 254 Lincoln Sq., Arlington, TX (817) 226-2300

October 26 Haunt the Zoo for Halloween Oct. 26 - Oct. 31 Oklahoma City Zoo 2101 NE 50th St., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 424-3344

Stillwater Downtown Halloween Festival 5- 9 p.m., 723 S. Lewis St., Stillwater, OK Brandon Clark - Solo Market Pub 5058 S 79th East Ave., Tulsa, OK (918) 627-377 Dante & the Hawks OK State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK

October 27 OKC Thunder vs. Chicago 7 p.m., The Ford Center 100 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 Big Daddy Band Baker Street 2701 W Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 752-2572

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October 28 Jason Aldean 7 p.m., Ford Center 100 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 Haunt the Harn 5:30 p.m., The Harn Homestead 721 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 235-4058 Stars Dan O’brien’s Public House Oklahoma City, OK Big Daddy Band Baker Street 2701 W Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 752-2572

October 29 OKC Barons vs. Grand Rapids Griffin 6:00 p.m. @ Van Andel Arena (405) 232-4625 OKC Thunder @ Detroit 7 p.m.

(405) 208-4800 Electric Avenue Dan O’brien’s Public House 2747 W Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 752-0421 Groove Merchants Riverwind Casino 1544 W. Hwy 9, Norman, OK (405) 322-6000 Hope Nix Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill - OKC 310 Johnny Bench Dr., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 231-0254

October 30 Rufio, Before Their Eyes and Close To Home 8 p.m., The Conservatory 8911 N Western Ave., Oklahoma City (405) 607-4805

OKC Barons vs. Peoria

7:05 p.m. @ Peoria Civic Center

(405) 232-4625 Big Daddy Band Baker Street 6620 S Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK (918) 286-2227

October 31 - Happy Halloween OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz 6 p.m., The Ford Center 100 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 Chris Clark - Acoustic Baker Street Tulsa 6620 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK (918) 286-2227

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Oktoberfest 2010 “KNOWING YOUR BEER” A VERY IMPORTANT STAPLE OF OKTOBERFEST.

Born at The SandLot Brewery in Denver, Colorado, Blue Moon Belgian White is an unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale that uses white wheat, oats, and the perfect combination of coriander and orange peel to achieve an incredibly drinkable and uniquely refreshing craft beer. Blue Moon has a slightly hoppy, fruity, and spicy aroma. Serve it with a slice of orange.

This is a classic English-style pale ale. Boddingtons is a dark golden-colored ale with aromas of fruits and bananas, rich malts, and earthy hops. The taste is slightly sweet and crisp, balanced with a classic English hop finish. Glassware suggestion is a pint or a pub. Try Boddingtons with Gouda or Camembert cheese.

Miller Lite is Triple Hops Brewed using one variety of hops (Galena) in three forms, added at three different times in the brewing process, with each step adding to the great taste. Miller Lite has a clean, fruity, and malty scent, and a crisp, smooth finish with little aftertaste. Miller Lite created the beer industry’s low-calorie category and remains the classic example of a premium American light lager.

MGD 64 is the only light beer to be cold-filtered for fresh-from-the-tap taste. MGD 64 has a bright, golden yellow appearance with a clean aroma. It has a fruity taste with a rounded malty flavor and a light body with low bitterness and little aftertaste.

This is a Europen-style Pilsner. Attractive golden color with aromas of floral hops and toasted malts. The taste is slightly sweet with a crisp, clean hop finish. Serve in a chilled chalice, and pair it with peppered goat cheese for a perfect combination.

Hoegaarden is a Belgian white, wheat beer with a distinctive hazy, yellow color. The aroma is slightly spicy, with coriander and orange. The taste is slightly sweet with a hint of citrus sourness. Other ingredients include coriander and orange peel. Recommended service is a cold, hexagonal glass paired with a citrus glazed fish.

If you’re looking for an American-style low carbohydrate light lager, Michelob Ultra is an excellent choice. It’s light golden in color with subtle notes of citrus aroma and a clean, refreshing body and finish. Recommended to serve in a Pilsner glass with a pairing of triplecream Brie cheese. Delicious.

Great choice for a Belgian-style white. Shock Top is an unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale, naturally cloudy in appearance, with a light golden hue and a slight taste of orange. Ingredients include lemon, orange and lime rind, and coriander. Recommended service is a Weizenbeer glass. Pair it with Chevre cheese to add to the great taste.

An American-style light lager, Bud Light is good choice. It’s golden in color with delicate aromas of malt and hops. It’s subtle, fruity taste notes with a fast and clean finish. Recommended glassware is a Pilsner, and a good food pairing is salmon with a light cream sauce.

If you’re looking for a Belgian blonde ale, Leffe is a good choice. A rich, golden Abbey ale with spicy aromas of clove and vanilla, smoky caramel, and roasted notes. The taste is sweet and silky, slightly drying with a well-balanced bitterness.

Serve in chalice and pair with Feta cheese and a pork roast. You won’t be disappointed.

With a unique Frost Brewing process that locks in a taste “as cold as the Rockies,” Coors Light is a “go-to” beer for many. It has a golden and bright appearance with a clean, fruity aroma. Coors Light has a well-balanced flavor with a malty note, low bitterness, and light body, and its crisp, smooth finish leaves little aftertaste.

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Do You Want to See Something Really Scary?

Every month the staff of So6ix magazine gather together for planning purposes, which includes lively discussion pertaining to article topics for the upcoming issue. And you can’t talk about October without bringing up the topic of Halloween, and eventually various mentions of scary movies are on the table.

“The Top 6 Scariest” was automatically tossed in. Now, I don’t know about you, but I am extremely bored with the usual top 10 that is bleeding from way too many websites. I wanted this article to be different from the typical Top 6, or 10, or even 100. We all know what movies frighten or disturb us. The classics films, the modern tales of horror, the dismemberment flicks, the forests-alive-withevery-kind-of-killer-monster-the-imagination-can-muster movies. Any list I created would be redundant. So, I decided to do something a little different... a list of movies proven to be hair-raising, terror filled, and downright mind-boggling.

These movies affect the way we live our lives, the way we look at our neighbors and our co-workers; even the way we primp for work. So without further ado, I present the So6ix Sick Six (along with recommendations in similar genre):

6. The Amityville Horror - In 1977 a book

by Jay Anson about a house possessed by the forces of Hell hit the shelves. It was an instant sensation. Two years later, the

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based on a true story book was adapted to screenplay and it hit the theaters.

The film was a blockbuster success. The public reaction to real-life ghost stories hit a definitive zenith. The house at 112 Ocean Avenue eventually had to change its address because of the onslaught of sightseers waiting to view the infamous “Hell House.” People love to be scared, and although I personally prefer the book over the adapted screenplay, the movie is still a definite chiller! Other recommendations: Robert Wise’s The Haunting (1963) and a movie I caught on cable entitled Paranormal Entity (2009).

Not to be confused with the boring and endless Paranormal Activity (2009). Still using the home-camera technique, Paranormal Entity is a no-waiting spook fest worthy of its name.

5. The Exorcist - What scary list would be complete without the grand daddy of all horror movies? In 1971, William Peter Blatty released a book that literally shocked the nation. And it could be called melancholy when compared to the eventual movie release in 1973. Audiences were horrified at the little-girlturned-devil incarnate. It was so ahead of its time; people still regard it as the greatest horror movie of all time. Like Amityville, this story is also based on a true story, which is the reason it is so effective. People couldn’t get enough of the bile-spitting demon girl, and it sure packed them into the churches as well.

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Other recommendations: Although nothing will even compare, The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) and The Last Exorcism (2010) are not bad. The Omen (1976) is perfect to view in combination with The Exorcist. Same subject matter, totally different movie.

4. Fatal Attraction - The year is 1987, and a little film called Fatal Attraction scares unfaithful men back into the loving arms of their wives. It’s actually true.

This controversial film scared a lot of

people that year. The excellent performance by Glenn Close not only pummeled her into infamy as THE craziest woman alive, but it actually infuriated certain women’s lib organizations for her uncanny portrayal of a successful career woman who happens to be an erotomaniac: one who has an unhealthy “love” obsession with a significant other. Other recommendations: Fatal Attraction is in a league of its own for unstable, obsessive women, but a movie further exploring obsession is Misery (1990) starring Kathy Bates and James Caan. Anyone who can sit through the “sledgehammer” scene without wincing is not human.

3. Alien - Ridley Scott in 1977 released the sci-fi horror Alien. Why did it make a reported $105 million dollars internationally in that year? The obvious: it’s horrifying. Picture a seven-foot tall in

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sect with two mouths and acid for blood.

Now picture being stuck in a confined space with this thing. Oh, did I mention it lays its eggs inside your stomach? People actually vomited, and hordes left the theater in fear. You be the judge. Other recommendations: The sequel to Alien, Aliens (1986) is not the same movie; rather, it’s a rare exception to the sequel curse.

It’s actually a great follow-up in the Alien mythos. Action-packed and horrifying in its own regard, it still doesn’t compare to the raw fear that its predecessor so brilliantly displayed. Along the same line of humans being hunted by the unknown, Descent (2005) is a pretty good thriller.

This movie will also instill a little claustrophobia, so watcher be warned.

2. Jaws – Again, what’s with the books?!?

In 1974, Peter Benchley released the novel Jaws on unsuspecting, American citizens. It stayed on the bestseller list for 44 weeks selling 20 million copies.

Naturally, a movie by fledgling director Steven Spielberg and a best-selling book about a great-white shark would destroy the box-office. It did, and not only that, but it also sent the public into hysteria.

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just didn’t think it was worth spending a hot day at the sunny beach with a shark the size of a truck eating people at will.

Most people don’t know this, but the mechanical failure of the giant, manmade shark is what made the movie an instant classic. Spielberg actually had to improvise the point-of-view camera shots with a special underwater camera to make up for the brutal attacks by the mechanical shark that weren’t going to happen. Leave it to our imaginations... that’s what Spielberg did. Other recommendations: Only one is even close to this masterpiece and that’s Open Water (2004). Two divers get left behind during a vacation scuba dive. Being eaten alive by a shark? No thanks, I think I’d rather fight the Aliens.

1. Psycho - No film inflicts more uncomfortable raw fear than Psycho (1960).

Don’t believe me? Watch it, and just you try to take a shower without looking. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho starts off as a successful bank heist by Janet Leigh’s character. Things turn for the worse when she decides to stop and rest at the Bates Motel ran by the timid, but talkative Norman Bates portrayed by Anthony Perkins. The killer in the film is based on the actual Wisconsin serialkiller Ed Gein. His exploits cannot be discussed in this magazine. Look him up... he was different. No film in my opinion has affected more people with the brilliant filming style of Alfred Hitchcock and the power of our own fears. Other recommendations: The infliction of fear that Psycho presented to the viewer has never been duplicated. Not very many films of the “serial-killer” genre are watchable. Two gems, Silence of the Lambs (1990) and Se7en (1992) are the only films that come even close to portraying the dramatic power of human suffering and the depravity of a sadistic lunatic.

For me, nothing beats a good book.

Most of these books are available online and at your local new/used bookstores.

It’s Halloween, live a little... being scared is fun.

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Retro-themed candy store and more. Walk into Sweet Peace owned

by Patty Wilton, and you will be greeted by a 1960’s Volkswagen bus that has been transformed into a space covered with t-shirts, backpacks, mugs, and more. And if you like bright colors, tie-dye, peace signs, and classic rock tunes, you’ve chosen the right place. And how about candy? It’s safe to say that any sweet tooth could be satisfied in this store. Variety of kind and flavor abounds!

Candy bouquets are one of the main attractions to the shop. Neatly placed from floor to ceiling are the specialty bouquets that Sweet Peace originated from. “The candy bouquets really sparked the idea of the store.” The bouquets range in size, variety, and price, meeting the needs of every occasion.

Feature item: Pollo verde

La Luna has been a well-known and widely popular Mexican restaurant favorite in OKC for years, and they have recently expanded to a second location in Norman on campus corner. A great dining experience awaits you whether you are coming for lunch or for dinner. The food is a “unique style of traditional Mexican favorites, made from scratch every day, and guaranteed to be anything but ordinary!” Multiple options are available to you, but one of the favorites is the Pollo Verde, which includes grilled chicken sautéed with pablano peppers, tomatoes, onions, and covered in Monterey cheese. Pair this dish with an ice-cold Tecate, and you’ve got perfect meal. So whether you’re in Norman or OKC, if you’re looking for a casual place to meet friends, go on a date, or watch a game, La Luna works for you!

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The Abner Ale house Feature Dish: southwest Meatloaf sandwich

The people from McNellie’s and The Abner Ale House know how to create a great bar feel. The Abner (as it is lovingly called) is located at 121 East Main in Norman is the newest of the McNellie’s chain. With an incredible selection of beer, you can come in and quench your thirst, and if you need to fill your stomach, Abner’s a good choice as well. The Abner offers a wide menu of food ranging from burgers to soup. One of the best items on the menu is the southwest meatloaf sandwich.

This sandwich is a thick slice of lightly peppered meatloaf on Texas toast with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Get this with a side of sweet potato fries, and if you’re feeling especially Irish, top it off with a glass of Guiness.

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Abuelo’s

Feature item: Chef’s Features limited Time only!

Abuelo’s atmosphere is relaxing and elegant, and the bar is an ideal place for drinks before or after dinner and features an extensive collection of wines and fine tequila. Abuelo’s menu, which includes a number of creative specialties as well as more traditional items, reflects an innovative approach to Mexican food.

A second option is to choose from the limited-time offer of the “Chef’s Features.” A good selection here is the Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Chile Glaze, a grilled pork tenderloin basted in a sweet-and-spicy Habanero sauce and finished with a sweet chile glaze. Another great selection from the Chef’s Features is the Enchiladas de Camarones (Shrimp Enchiladas), delicate crepes filled with a savory combination of sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, and onions, topped with a shrimp and sherry cream sauce.

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Feature item: house specialties: Mejores de la Casa

Surrounded by enormous hand-painted murals, intricately carved statues, lush greenery and the soothing sounds of a bubbling fountain, dining at Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant is like taking a trip to interior Mexico.

With two locations in OKC, Abuelo’s provides a delightful combination of authentic Mexican cuisine and impressive art. The Abuelo’s restaurants are designed as open-air Mexican courtyards to replicate the Mexican style of service that is perfect for business entertaining, as well as family celebrations or a romantic dinner for two.

One food option is a selection from Abuelo’s House Specialties. Such choices include a combination of beef tenderloin, shrimp, mahi mahi, salmon and other specially selected ingredients with unique sauces and side dishes.

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Feature item: heisman sandwich Amidst the nostalgic, OU Sooner’s memorabilia, over the sound of sports on the televisions is the aroma of barbecue that would make any meat lover’s mouth water. And the sweet smell definitely delivers. What would you expect from Billy Sims’ Barbecue? Every selection of their meat is delicious, and the relaxed and casual atmosphere makes this place great for lunch or the spontaneous night out with the family.

As for which dish to choose as the number one… well where else can you find a sandwich deemed “Heisman”? This sandwich comes with the option of pulled or chopped pork on top of a slice of bologna and hot links accompanied by two pieces of bread. Can’t get better than that!

briCKTown hours: sun – Th, 11 AM To 9:30 PM; unTil 11:00 PM Fri & sAT norTh oKC hours: sun – Th, 11 AM To 10 PM; unTil 11:00 PM Fri & sAT (405) 235-1422 (briCKTown) / (405) 755-2680 (norTh oKC).

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