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PublisherJoe Orr

EditorCurt Blakeney

Art Direction & DesignDara Fowler

Senior & Lifestyle EditorLynette Carrington

Associate EditorI.R. Hunthausen

Copy EditorsTodd Andrew BurtonChristina Fuoco-KarasinskiLaura HollowayJennifer ReisingerScott Verbout

Director of Sales & MarketingDave Blouch

Photo EditorGene Lower

Advertising DesignJoe Becker, Kristin Moore

WebsiteDavid Carrington

Contributing PhotographersDallas CaldwellMichael FadykTommy KowalskiKristin MooreBill Nash

Contributing WritersTony CapobiancoMichelle Talsma EversonLaura HollowayByron KlineDr. Penny KrichCharles HudsonJeff LockeDr. Neal SchultzRyan Woodcock

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Hello Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine readers! Welcome to another issue.

Coming off our January/February issue with the Waste Management Phoenix Open as our

cover story, the AZSAL team is very proud to bring you another fantastic issue with Jeff

Bridges as this issue’s cover story. The Dude, His Dudeness, Dude-Ur, El-Dude-a-Rino!

Whatever you shall call him, in whatever role you may most remember him, Jeff Bridges has

been an A-list actor for decades, with an Oscar and many other awards adorning his mantle.

AZSAL is proud to give readers a first-hand look at him and his guitar. One of my most

memorable movie roles Bridges played was as Jack Prescott in "King Kong." I was all of 8 years

old and watching him tame that beast was fascinating!

As publisher of AZSAL, I'd like to personally give a special high five to AZSAL's fan-tab-ulous

Lifestyle Editor, Lynette Carrington, for her stellar work on this cover story! She's one of our

most polished writers and always knows how to get things done.

The beginning of 2013 has been a great couple of months for AZSAL and its fans. We've

launched a new website and TV show with great response from all of you. Please log on and

watch our pilot episode at www.AZSAL.com. We'd love to hear from those of you who

haven't seen the website or show yet.

As always, in classic AZSAL fashion, we're bringing you great stuff ranging from cool gear,

great eats, awesome events, sports, comedy, wheels and much, much more. Now, pardon

me while I head off to go bowling with my buddies and enjoy a White Russian … and I’m

taking the rug with me.

We hope you enjoy this issue!

Now keep reading …

Joe Orr, [email protected]

Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine is printed on20% recycled (10% post-consumerwaste) paper. All inks used contain a percentage of soy base.Our printer meets or exceeds all ResourceConservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards.

PRINTED IN THE USA

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Gear Guide

EventsArizona BBQ Festival in ScottsdaleCountry Thunder

Good EatsTutti Santi Italian Restaurant

Golf Course ReviewSunRidge Canyon Golf Club in Scottsdale

TheaterArizona Theatre Company

TravelEnchantment Resort in Sedona

Winter Gear GuideBest of Winter 2013

Rising StarValley figure skater Dyllan McIntee

Fit & TrimCommon sports-related injuriesFitness Gear Guide

Wheels2013 Hyundai Genesis

AZSAL Was There

Self & BodySimple Steps to Glowing Skin

Good HealthSedation dentistry

On the cover:Actor Jeff Bridges and his band The Abiders come to Mesa Arts Center, April 18th

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The Dude!Jeff Bridges & The Abiders bring the cool to theValley of the Sun

Felix RisingIt’s a shining senior season for Carrick Felix ashe dominates for the Arizona State Sun Devils'basketball team

Tasty Times!Celebu-foodie Adam Richman takes a bite out of life

The Diamondbacks Wear PradoNew D-Backs third baseman Martin Prado —the team's biggest acquisition in the offseason — is focused on getting Arizonaback to the playoffs

The Sinister CosbyWith mayhem on his side, comedianChristopher Titus proves laughter conquers all

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

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MINT JULEP

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. Bulleit Bourbon

• 30 mint leaves

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

Preparation:

Wash mint leaves, pat dry

and put in a small mixing

bowl. Cover with 3 ounces of

Bulleit Bourbon and let soak

for 15 minutes. Remove mint,

place in a clean cotton cloth

and wring over bowl, bruising

the leaves. Dip back into

bourbon and wring again.

Repeat several times to create

mint extract. Set extract

aside for 1 hour. You can also

put the leaves back in the extract for a more concentrated mint flavor.

Combine mint extract (leaves included, if preferred) with simple syrup

(1 cup sugar and 1 cup water) in a covered glass container or jar and

refrigerate overnight. Fill julep cups (10-12 oz, preferably silver, but

glass will do) with crushed ice or shaved ice and insert a fresh mint

sprig. Add 1 oz of Bulleit Bourbon to each cup. Add marinated julep

mixture to taste. Makes 12 servings.

— Recipe courtesy of Bulleit Bourbon (www.bulleitbourbon.com) and AllianceBeverage Company (www.alliance-beverage.com)

3 PEPPER COLBY JACK CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 4 oz cream cheese

• 8 chopped scallions

• 8 slices Boar's Head Fully Cooked Bacon

• 1 cup shredded Boar's Head 3 Pepper Colby Jack

Cheese

• 1 cup shredded Boar's Head Chipotle Gouda Cheese

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Finely dice the cooked bacon.

In large bowl, mix together the Colby Jack, Gouda,

mayonnaise, softened cream cheese and scallions

(about ½ cup). Place in an oven safe baking dish and

cook for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through and

cheese is melted. Stir before serving and garnish with

crispy chopped bacon.

— Recipe courtesy of Boar's Head (www.boarshead.com)

BONITARITA

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Bonita Platinum Tequila

• 0.5 oz Agave nectar

• 1.5 oz fresh lime juice

• Sea salt

Preparation:

Add tequila, lime, agave nectar and ice

to your favorite cocktail shaker. Salt the

rim of the martini glass with sea salt,

and garnish with a curl of lime peel.

Then shake and serve on the rocks.

— Recipe courtesy of Bonita Tequila(www.bonitaspirits.com)

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FIVE VITAMINS THAT BUILD MUSCLE AND HELP TONE

FAVORITE LUNCH STOP:HABIT BURGER

THIS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAIN, with

four Valley locations (and a fifth opening in

May) features made-to-order, flame-broiled

“Charburgers." The menu is pretty simple:

order the Charburger as a single, double,

Teriyaki, mushroom or BBQ Bacon variation,

and the 85-15 percent ground chuck burgers

come with mayo, lettuce and tomato on a

toasted bun. The fries, sweet potato fries

and onion rings are fresh, hot and crisp.

Habit has an outstanding price point: a

Charburger, fries and a drink cost roughly

$5.95, and it’s perhaps the best burger

value in the Valley. Want to mix it up? Try

the outstanding Chicken Club Sandwich on a

French roll, the Tri Tip Steak Sandwich on

sourdough bread or a mixed salad. Sweet

tooth? The shakes and malts are delicious.

Locations: 960 N. 54th St., Chandler, (480)

705-0306; 1817 E. Guadalupe Road, Tempe,

(480) 456-8912; 745 E. Glendale Ave,

Phoenix, (602) 265-1815; and 530 W.

McDowell Rd., Phoenix, (602) 254-2931.

www.habitburger.com

1. Vitamin D plays a very important role in immune and muscle function. Studies have

shown that proper vitamin D levels in the body are associated with muscle strength

and performance and that vitamin D is essential for overall immune system function.

Suggestion: 4,000 to 6,000 IU supplemental vitamin D every day.

2. Fish Oil, or the omega-3 fats in fish oil, may decrease muscle protein breakdown. This

may be through improvements in insulin sensitivity, and insulin resistance is associated

with muscle breakdown. Fish oil is most commonly obtained through supplements

and food, such as, not surprisingly, fish.

3. Vitamin C is important for our muscles, and we need it to function properly. Vitamin C

is required for collagen and elastin synthesis, and it is also an important supplement to

take daily because it’s responsible for the health of the blood vessels, which support the

muscles’ needs for oxygen and nutrients. Good sources of vitamin C include broccoli,

tomatoes, strawberries, and grapefruit.

4. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that helps cell membrane recover from oxidative

stress. Cell membrane reliability is essential for cellular function and growth. To add vita-

min E into your diet, try almonds, spinach, carrots, and avocados. Many different oils are

also good sources of vitamin E, such as olive oil, corn oil, canola oil, and sunflower oil.

5. An array of B vitamins is essential to muscle strength and tone. B1 (thiamin) is impor-

tant for protein metabolism and the formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen

to cells, including muscle cells. B1 nutrients can be found in cereal, bread, meat, rice,

and nuts. B2 (riboflavin) is involved in energy metabolism, glucose metabolism, and the

oxidation of fatty acids, with some effects on protein metabolism. B2 nutrients can be

found in cheese, eggs, milk, and peas. B3 (niacin) is essential for energy production, and

can be found in milk, eggs, fish, legumes, and potatoes. B6 (pyridoxine) is important for

protein metabolism, growth, and carbohydrate utilization and can be found in

soybeans, butter, brown rice, and fish. B12 (cyanocobalamin) is important for the main-

tenance of nerve tissue and is essential for the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates,

energy metabolism, and cell regeneration. B12 nutrients can be found in milk, poultry,

eggs, meat, and liver. And B7 (biotin) is important for amino acid metabolism, and

amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Good sources of B7 include mushrooms,

egg yolk, beef liver, and brewer’s yeast.Source: Dr. John Cuomo, USANA Health Sciences


DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE

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FIVE REALISTIC TIPS TO SHED WINTER POUNDS

ON AVERAGE, PEOPLE PUT ON TWO TO FIVE POUNDS OVER THE HOLIDAYS, and

while most folks usually set a New Year's Resolution to shed 5-10 pounds, it rarely

turns out that way. By March, their bad habits return.

The makers of Twinlab Diet Fuel offer five simple ideas to re-start those

New Year's Resolutions and get back on track. Follow these steps to get a new and

improved body for spring.

1 • Journal What You Eat – Committing to writing down everything you eat, from

one Hershey’s Kiss to a spoonful of cornbread stuffing, will help you become more

conscious of what you put in your mouth and inevitably cause you to eat less.

2 • Never Arrive Hungry – You haven’t eaten a thing because you were saving

your appetite for the main event, but now you’ve circled the appetizers twice and

can’t help but stuff your face. Hate to say it, but cocktail franks, mini quiches and

chips quickly destroy your weight management plans. One way to conquer calorie-

laden treats is to have a healthy breakfast or nutritious snack before the family

dinner or party so you don’t attack the food. (Extra hint! Drink tons of water — it

will fill you up and help you with portion control.)

3 • Take a Dietary Supplement – With many fat-burning supplements, you can

boost your energy levels and metabolism, allowing you to shop, socialize and feel

great, plus fit into that spring dress. Look for supplements with chromium, which

helps support carbohydrate metabolism.

4 • Don’t Overdo the Spirits – Favorite happy hour drinks like martinis and

margaritas can range from 200 to 1,000 calories a glass. Instead enjoy a glass of red

wine or vodka and club soda, which are only 60 to 100 calories a pop. Light Beer is a

good option too! Drinking not only adds calories but it also lowers your inhibitions,

making you more likely to overeat. Always drink responsibly, whatever you choose.

5 • Increase Your Exercise A Tiny Bit Every Day – Hit the proverbial "wall." An

extra 10 minutes on the treadmill or 15 minutes spinning will add up. Also, take

advantage of exercising here and there throughout the day. Shopping at the mall?

Park further away and walk at a brisk pace from store to store. Washing the

dishes? Fit in some squats. Cleaning the house? Dance like no one’s watching.

Remember if you eat more, exercise more to balance things out.


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AUDIENCES WILL DISCOVER ENDLESS RICHES when an extraor-

dinary lineup of stories from the Disney vault comes to life in

Phoenix as Disney On Ice presents "Treasure Trove," an incred-

ible animation celebration. Performing at US Airways from

April 11 to 14, Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with its

newest skating spectacular, spanning tales from the first full-

length animated film to the 50th Disney film.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy embark

on a fun-filled treasure hunt for some of the most popular

Disney films of all time. Families will be entertained by

Rapunzel and Flynn from "Tangled," Disney's 50th animated

feature, as well as classic Disney princesses Tiana, Cinderella,

Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White.

Youngsters of all ages will enjoy setting sail with Peter Pan,

Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook on an adven-

ture beyond Never Land. The audience will trek the wilds of

Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover

the true meaning of the "Circle of Life." And no one wants to

be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad

Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army of

Cards. Disney On Ice's "Treasure Trove" highlights eight Disney

movies and more than 50 Disney characters.

Ticket prices range from $18, $24, $40 (VIP) and $58

(front row) and can be purchased through the US

Airways Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com

or by phone at 800-745-3000. www.disneyonice.com.


EDITOR’S PICKS

DVDSEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Ladenrecounts the gripping story of an extraordinarygroup of U.S. Navy SEALs who undertake the historic manhunt for the notorious terrorist.Despite inconclusive evidence about bin Laden'swhereabouts, and ignoring the possible ramifica-tions of an unannounced attack on Pakistanisoil, the Pentagon orders the attack. SEAL TeamSix bands together to complete their mission ina riveting showdown. $14.99

SOFTWAREDragon Naturally Speaking 12 Premium speechrecognition software ignites new levels of personal productivity and convenience byenabling you to interact with your PC by voice.Dictate or modify documents, spreadsheets andpresentations, manage e-mail, search the web,post to Facebook and Twitter, and more. Saywords and watch them appear on your computerscreen — three times faster than typing — withup to 99% recognition accuracy right out of thebox. $179; www.nuance.com

HEALTH BOOKFitness goes far beyond how long it takes towalk or run a mile. When you’re stressed out,emotionally drained, overworked or over-weight, you can’t get much of anythingaccomplished. When you’re spiritually unfit,life is a greater challenge. Mark Allen and BrantSecunda have integrated their wisdom intoone book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to aHealthier, Happier You, providing practicaltools you can adapt to your lifestyle to achieveresults you never thought possible. $14.95;www.fitsoul-fitbody.com

SPORTS BOOKThe Greatest Three-Way Rivalries in SportsHistory by James Simpson II offers a fresh takeon competition in a book that debates playermatch-ups in terms of threes. Simpson, a die-hard sports fanatic and historian of all sports,offers his top ten-list of the greatest three-way rivalries ever, backing up his opinion withstatistics, stories, and details that are sure toengage and perhaps enrage readers. $24.99; www.insaneaboutsports.com

BALLET ARIZONA’S 2013 SPRING SCHEDULE

Tickets to Ballet Arizona's shows are on sale by calling(602) 381-0184 or at www.balletaz.org.

ALL BALANCHINE: MAY 2 - MAY 5, 2013

At Symphony Hall with The Symphony Hall

www.balletaz.org/performance/all-balanchine/

Leading off this George Balanchine program that celebrates the choreog-

rapher’s contributions to ballet in the 20th century is "Serenade," the first

and most popular original ballet Balanchine created in America. The electric

and intricate Monumentum pro Gesualdo and Movements for Piano and

Orchestra exhibit the dynamic talents of the Ballet Arizona dancers. The

finale on this program is one of Balanchine’s most popular ballets, "The

Four Temperaments."

Tickets: $26 and up

TOPIA: MAY 14 – JUNE 1, 2013

At Desert Botanical Garden

www.balletaz.org/performance/topia/

Performed on a custom-crafted, 80-foot-wide panoramic stage with the

Desert Botanical Garden serving as the ultimate stage backdrop to create

a unique and beautiful view. In 2012 Ballet Arizona performed Topia to

sold-out crowds at the Garden, whose only disappointment each night was

that the performance had to end. Don’t miss this outdoor ballet created

specifically for the Garden and inspired by the natural beauty of the

Sonora Desert landscape.

Reserved Tables of Four: $55 (per seat)

General Seating: $40 (per seat)

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AZSAL'S ROUND-UP OF THE BEST NEW GADGETS FOR YOUR MOBILE NEEDS:

1 • Cable Keeps secure your USB docking cable to 5W and 10W Apple power adaptors so that

the cable and charger stay together. The design keeps your cables tangle free when

stored in a bag or pocket and can become compact when plugged into the

wall. It also serves as a charging pedestal for iPhones and iPods.

$16; www.nicebydesign.com

2 • iWalk's Extreme 2800, a rechargeable universal backup battery,

iscompatible with all USB based smartphones and devices. It is wear proof

and comfortable to touch. The built-in smart circuitry protection design

keeps your devices from overcharge, overheat and short circuits, and as an

optimal time-saver you can charge multiple devices at the same time. $59.99;

www.iwalkusa.com

3 • Jabra's SPORT Bluetooth Stereo Headset provides wireless freedom and allows

you to listen to music or take phone calls. With a secure and comfortable fit, you can enjoy your music

without worrying about possible damage because of its military-grade rain, shock and dust protection. $99.99; www.jabra.com

4 • Ibattz Battstation Tough Pro is designed to enable you to stay connected anywhere, without worries of

damaging the power bank due to accidental drops or splashes of water. The dual USB output allows for the

simultaneous charging of two devices and it comes with a carabiner for easy attachment to backpacks for

outdoor activities. $29.90; www.ibattz.com

5 • Seidio's Obex Waterproof Case is certified to protect from dust, and during complete, continuous

submersion in water 2 meters deep, as well as against extreme environmental conditions. Built with a spring-

clip holster with optional locking mechanism paired with the material, structure and design of the OBEX case

ensure the highest level of protection possible. $79.95; www.seidioonline.com

6 • The HTC One S is T-Mobile's thinnest 4G smart phone ever, but packed with powerful features. An 8-megapixel camera takes sharp photos

and video that can be shared instantly. Hear music the way it’s meant to be heard with built-in Beats Audio technology. Features a 4.3” qHD Super AMOLED touch

screen and Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich). $149.99 with T-Mobile activation; www.htc.com

7 • Ballistic's Every 1 Case comes with four layers of drop protection. Air Gap Suspension Springs surrounds your phone with 1mm of air so your phone never

lies against a hard surface. High-strength latches also act as extra cushioning for the corners of your device. $49.99; www.goballisticcase.com

SMART PHONE ESSENTIALS

ARIZONA GIVES DAY

THIS MARCH, EVERY SINGLE RESIDENT IN ARIZONA (THIS MEANS YOU!) IS

BEING ASKED TO DO ONE SIMPLE THING: GIVE.

Beginning at midnight on March 20 and continuing until 11:59 p.m.,

Arizonans can go online at www.AZGives.org to give where they live and

support a local nonprofit in their community or pledge their financial

support to one of the hundreds of nonprofits across the state. A day

dedicated to communities that care, Arizona Gives Day, presented by First

Bank, will focus on giving back to the organizations whose invaluable

efforts have helped empower communities and provide services,

products and more to those in need.

“For as little as $10, nonprofits in Arizona can and do make a difference,”

said Patrick McWhortor, president and CEO of the Alliance of Arizona

Nonprofits. “Together, we hope to raise more than $2 million on this single day.”

Giving is as easy is 1-2-3!

1. On March 20, visit www.AZGives.org.

2. Click on “Donate.”

3. Choose your nonprofit of choice

and give away!

Whether you give a little or give a lot, every

donation will help the more than 20,000 deserving

organizations statewide.

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Slingbox 350The Slingbox 350 streams video from your TV, satellite receiver or DVR to

your PC, tablet or smartphone with resolutions up to 1080p HD. Take

complete control of your TV with the easy-to-use on-screen remote control

and program guide, allowing you to change channels, schedule recordings

on your DVR, fast forward, rewind, pause and play. $179; www.slingbox.com

TomTom GO 2535 World Traveler EditionThe GO 2535 WTE is perfect for anyone who wants to travel outside of the US, Canada and

Mexico … to Europe. The large

5″ fluid touchscreen makes it

easier and safer to get around.

You can zoom in and out of

maps, or scroll through menus

with a simple touch. Includes

TomTom Maps with IQ Routes

and Map Share technology.

$299.99; www.tomtom.com

Smith Serpico Slim SunglassesThese pilot-shaped sunglasses give excellent coverage as well as a bold look.

The slim metal frame fits a petite face while the 9x3 toric lenses provide the

protection you need. $119; www.smithoptics.com


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Bissell Lift-Off Deluxe Pet Deep CleanerPowerful full-size deep cleaner provides professional results and includes the Pet Stain

Eraser Tool for cleaning tough pet messes and set-in stains. The portable spot cleaner

detaches to clean hard-to-reach places. The built-in water heater maximizes cleaning power,

and its extra-large water tank require fewer trips to the sink. $279; www.bissell.com

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Kuvings NS-950 JuicerThe low-speed masticating technology minimizes oxidation and preserves healthy

nutrients. It quietly operates at 80 rpm with minimal noise levels at 40-50 dB. After use,

it has a patented cleaning tool for easy cleanup with a stress-free 10-year warranty.

$399; www.kuvingsus.com

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Parker Ingenuity Daring Slim PenAdd a touch of elegance to your office with this classic pen,

featuring Parker's 5th Technology, which combines the best features

of a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and rollerball. Offering the look

and style of a fountain pen without the hassle, it adjusts to your

writing style after just a few words, providing you with a natural,

smooth gliding point. $172; www.parkerpen.com

Acer Aspire V5 Notebook One of the most affordable Windows 8 laptops on the

market, the Acer Aspire provides you with the technology

of Windows 8 without emptying his wallet. It comes with a

15.6-inch display, a full keyboard and a multi-touch trackpad

that allows you to easily swipe the new Windows 8 interface.

To complete the package, it includes a DVD burner, dual-band

Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 and HDMI. $499; www.us.acer.com

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Kohler Moxie ShowerheadUltra-cool showerhead and speaker in one delivers up to

seven hours of music, news and more by connecting

wirelessly with your device enabled with Bluetooth

technology. The silicone sprayface features 60 angled

nozzles that can easily be cleaned of mineral buildup.

You can also sync your device with the wireless speaker

up to 32 feet away, and play your playlist, podcast or

live broadcast in the shower. $149; www.us.kohler.com


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Bosch 12-Volt Max Pocket DriverMighty-might 2-speed Pocket Driver (PS21-2A) has 265 in-lbs. of max

torque, making it more powerful than comparable products. It has a

compact design, with the shortest head length and height in its class,

making it easily portable without sacrificing power. The LED light allows

for use in low light conditions, so it can be used anytime, anywhere.

$119; www.boschtools.com

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Eagle Creek Load Warrior 22A lightweight carry-on for the active user, this bag

features expandability so you can pack 15% more when

you need it. Exterior and interior straps compress and

stabilize your load, and a laundry chute keeps your dirty

and clean separate. $230; www.eaglecreek.com

Wolverine Terrain II Waterproof Hiker This outdoor performance shoe from Wolverine

has action frame stabilizers with wave mesh lining

and a waterproof membrane. The OrthoLite

footbed with performance arch support creates a

comfortable, structured fit for the adventurous

wilderness explorer. $149; www.wolverine.com

Beats Pill by Dr. DreLightweight and compact, the Pill provides

booming bass and high-quality sound every-

where you go. You can change tracks from your

phone, laptop, or any other Bluetooth-enabled

device from up to 30 feet away. The Pill’s built-in

microphone allows you to take incoming calls with

amazing clarity. $199; www.beatsbydre.com

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Excalibur 5-Tray Dehydrator w/TimerEasy-to-use dehydrator comes with a 26-

hour timer and automatically turns off

once the set time is complete. With an

adjustable thermostat from 95 to 155

degrees, the temperature range is low

enough to preserve active enzymes in

fruits and vegetables, and also high enough

to meet safety standards for dehydrating

meat for jerky.

$249; www.excaliburdehydrator.com

Samsonite Gravtec 24” SpinnerThis sleek, innovative spinner is constructed of tough polycarbonate

shells. It combines durability and easy maneuverability with its dual

spinner wheels. The two full zip divider

panels minimize content shifting in transit,

and the mounted TSA locks ensure the

safety of the contents when checking

your luggage. $179; www.samsonite.com

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Mr. Coffee 10-Cup Thermal Optimal BrewThis innovative coffee maker brews hotter, faster and better. It's engineered with

advanced technology that heats water up to 205°F, coffee’s optimal brewing

temperature. Coffee brews 26 percent faster than competitive units and stays

hotter for hours with a vacuum-insulated carafe. A flavorful, fresh-tasting cup is

poured every time. $79; www.mrcoffee.com

Pfister Typhoon Handheld ShowerGood-looking handheld showerhead provides an

invigorating and therapeutic spray and installs easily,

in under five minutes. It has three customizable spray

settings, a 60-inch metal hose and a lifetime warranty.

$147; www.pfisterfaucets.com

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THE 4TH ANNUAL ARIZONA BBQ FESTIVAL

makes its way to Salt River Fields on Saturday,

April 20, with more than 25 top barbecue

purveyors, and now adds a new twist to the

event: the Redneck Games Arena.

This year, fans have the chance to enter

the Redneck Games Arena — an ultimate

showdown site designed specifically for

hilarious competitions — where guests

put their hick talents to the test in an

assortment of, yes, redneck-inspired

games. Yee-haw!

“Although some of the most popular

barbecue teams from years’ past will still be

on hand to sell their award-winning ‘que, we

wanted the event to be more lighthearted

this year,” says event co-founder David

Tyda. "And what’s more lighthearted than

mullets and beer pong?”

The 4th Annual Arizona BBQ Festival

will be heaven on Earth for fans of smoked

meat, with everything from $2 sample-

cups to full racks of ribs and BBQ plates.

This is the scrumptious food that crowds

can find only at the Arizona BBQ Fest.

Salt River Fields became the home of

the Arizona BBQ Festival last year, drawing

some 18,000 people. With delicious barbe-

cue and an assortment of imaginative

games and competitions this year, event

organizers decided to up the antics and

make it a good ‘ole honky-tonk at SRF.

In the Redneck Games Arena, fans can

expect the following:

• Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest

• Dead Lawn Mower Races

• Beer Pong Tournament

• Arm Wrestling

• Hub Cap Hurling Challenge

• Bobbing for Pigs Feet

• Pie Eating Contest

• Horseshoe Tournament (with toilet seats)

• Redneckiest Tattoo Contest

• Rock Out With Your Dentures Out Eating

Challenge

• Mullet Beauty Pageant

• Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots Pageant

• Best ‘Stache Contest

Outside the arena, a multitude of

bands will jam on the Main Stage; and the

Flavored Vodka Tasting Tent will serve up

trending samples of the hottest flavored

vodkas on the market. Also expect cooking

demonstrations, bartender challenges, kid’s

zone and much more.

Tickets are $12 for general admission,

kids 12 and under are free, the VIP tent is

$60, and parking is free. For more informa-

tion, visit www.azbbqfestival.com.

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With delicious barbecue

and an assortment of

imaginative games and

competitions this year,

event organizers decided

to up the antics and

make it a good ‘ole

honky-tonk at SRF.

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CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY,

Country Thunder, a must-attend country

music festival, welcomes fans from across

the West coast and beyond. Happening April

11-14 in Florence, Ariz., Country Thunder can

be considered one of the genre’s biggest

music events of the year and features

headlining artists in a festive atmosphere.

Whether you’re going for a single day or stay-

ing for all four, you won’t be disappointed.

Even though the event is near, there

still are a variety of ticket options available.

According to event reps, a limited number

of single-day passes are available. As of March

1, single-day tickets are $45 (plus taxes and

fees) on Thursday, April 11, and $80 (plus

taxes and fees) Friday through Sunday, April

12-14. If you wait to buy tickets at the gate,

those prices jump by $10 each ticket.

For those who plan to stay the entire

duration of the festival, as of March 1, 4-day

passes are $180 (plus tickets and fees). If

you wait to buy those passes at the gate,

the price is then $210 for a 4-day pass.

According to the Country Thunder website,

all campsites and VIP options are currently

sold out — but be sure to double check the

website at www.countrythunder.com or call

866-802-6418 for updates.

One of Country Thunder’s exciting

acts, Morgan Frazier — singer of the hit

song “Yellow Brick Road” — is scheduled to

perform from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday,

April 13. She was recently named one of

Country Weekly’s “Artists to Watch in 2013.”

The magazine noted: “At 19 years old,

Morgan Frazier looks like the perfect

combination of sugar and spice, and the

best part of it is, she sounds like it too. And

she should. She has been developing her

talent since she started performing at the

age of 5. She made her first album at 9,

picked up the guitar and started writing at

10 and won her first Nashville songwriting

competition at 12, beating out much older,

more experienced writers. That caught the

attention of all the right people and Morgan

found herself in the writers’ room with

Nashville’s best, including Dean Dillon

(George Strait’s “The Chair”) and Paul

Overstreet (Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever,

Amen”). She’s now out promoting her first

single, a humorous look at finding the

perfect guy, ‘Yellow Brick Road.’”

Other artists performing at Country

Thunder include Tracy Lawrence, Diamond

Rio, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum and many

more. Visit www.countrythunder.com to

see the performance schedule and learn

more details.

It’s Time for Country Thunder!

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The highly anticipated music event comes to Florence April 11-14By Michelle Talsma Everson

... one of the genre’s

biggest music events of

the year and features

headlining artists in a

festive atmosphere.

▲Up-and-coming country star Morgan Frazier

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WHEN YOU THINK OF GREAT ITALIAN

FOOD, there could be any number of

Valley establishments that come to mind.

But when you are seeking the best food,

an authentic Italian ambiance and an

upscale establishment with the finest in

personalized service, Tutti Santi by Nina

should always be the first choice.

There are several Valley locations of

Tutti Santi: Scottsdale/Kierland, Scottsdale/

Via Linda, Glendale, Gilbert and Phoenix.

The Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine

crew visited the Phoenix location on 16th

Street between Glendale and Northern

avenues. The owner of the Phoenix and

Via Linda locations is Roberto Mattsson,

who also co-owns the Gilbert location.

Right away, the ambiance of Tutti

Santi told us we were in for an exceptional

treat. The intimate bar gives way to two

separate, smaller-sized dining areas

framed with large windows and dramatic,

merlot-colored velvet drapes on the

street side. There is ample patio seating,

which is also remarkably quiet.

We kicked off our Italian experience

when waiter Trace Wright (a.k.a. “The

Handsome One”) came by to introduce the

menu. He went above and beyond to meet

and get to know each of us. Our group

started our tour of appetizers with the

escargot. This escargot was exceptional;

perfectly soft and with just the right

amount of garlic butter sauce, then

topped with baby spinach. If you’ve never

tried escargot before, this would be the

perfect spot to give it a try.

“You can’t leave here without trying

the gnocchi and the ravioli,” said Trace of

their most popular appetizers. So we dove in

and tried the homemade ravioli, which were

tender, and the large ravioli pillows were

stuffed with a delectable combination of

ricotta cheese and spinach. Our third appe-

tizer was gnocchi alla nina, one of the best

gnocchi dishes we’ve had anyplace. The fact

that the pasta is homemade by Roberto

Mattsson’s mother is remarkable, and the

difference is delicious.

Dinner was remarkable, too, and our

group was able to share the entrees. (Of

note, entrees are big enough to share.)

First up was the veal parmigiana, which

was tender, with just a light breading and

a sauce that was neither too tangy nor

too overbearing to overshadow the veal.

Served with spaghetti al pomodoro, it was

a quintessential Italian dish made to

perfection. Next up was a chicken Marsala

and a chicken parmigiana. Again, we found

each dish a perfect example of how to

make a traditional Italian classic without

making it too heavy. The sauces were light

and tasty and served as a complement to

the meat without drowning it out.

By far, our group’s favorite was Tutti

Tutti Santi by Nina

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Elegance and homemade recipes make for an unforgettableexperience at this popular Italian restaurant

By Lynette Carrington

Tutti SantiFive Valley locations: • Scottsdale/Kierland• Scottsdale/Via Linda• Glendale• Gilbert• Phoenix

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We particularly loved that the restau-

rant was relatively quiet and lent itself to a

very relaxing evening. We also got a

chance to peek at their upstairs dining

room, which is perfect for private events.

To begin your Tutti Santi adventure,

visit online at www.TuttiSantiRistorante.com

or call 602-216-0336. Reservations can be

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Santi’s signature, Chicken Della Casa. This

dish had it all: a breast of chicken topped

with fontina cheese, prosciutto sautéed in

a brandy cream sauce with asparagus and

porcini mushrooms, served with a side of

penne pasta. Our entire group raved.

But that was until dessert showed up at

the table.

While we liked their “lighter side” take

on tiramisu, it was the mascarpone

cheesecake that, well … took the cake.

Hands down, this is the finest, creamiest,

least heavy cheesecake we have ever had.

The taste balance was nothing short of

perfection and for some reason leaves

you with less guilt than a heavier, tradi-

tional New York-style cheesecake. Even if

you find you only have time for coffee

and dessert, Tutti Santi should be your

next destination.

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JEFF BRIDGES& The Abidersbring the coolto Mesa ArtsCenter

THE DUDE. PRESTON TUCKER. STARMAN. KEVIN

FLYNN. ROOSTER COGBURN. BAD BLAKE. Mention

any of these characters and the acting genius

that is Jeff Bridges reveals that it cannot be

defined by any borders except one: “cool.” He’s an

everyman that slips into each role with absolute

comfort; perhaps this is why audiences flock to

see him time and time again. He’s believable in

everything he does. What some people might not

know about the actor is that Jeff Bridges and his

band, The Abiders, are traversing the country,

entertaining in mid-size venues. Bringing outstand-

ing tunes and classic Hollywood stories and

anecdotes that span across decades of the

Bridges acting dynasty, Mesa Arts Center wel-

comes Jeff Bridges & The Abiders on April 18th.

As Bad Blake in “Crazy Heart,” Jeff Bridges

portrayed a fallen-from-the-heights country

singer who has lived hard and begins to find his

way in life via a dogged journalist who uncovers

the true man that exists within. For his endeavor

in the role, Bridges brought home the little gold

guy, Oscar. Winning an Academy Award was a

great accolade, after having been nominated four

times previously in “The Last Picture Show,”

“Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” “Starman” and “The

Contender” before snagging the top prize in 2010.

(Of note, Bridges was nominated for Oscar gold

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PHOTO BY DUSTIN COHEN


again for his role as Rooster Cogburn in 2010’s “True Grit.”) The heart

that is laid bare in “Crazy Heart” will once again reveal itself onstage

during the Jeff Bridges & The Abiders concert.

I recently spoke with Jeff Bridges as he left the set of his most

recent film shoot in Vancouver, "Seventh Son." He told me about his

upcoming show at Mesa Arts Center (MAC), his musical influences and

other things near and dear to his heart. When asked what

audiences could expect during the Jeff Bridges & The Abiders show at

MAC, I was greeted with the laid back coolness of “The Dude” from “The

Big Lebowski.” “Well, I can’t tell you exactly, because I haven’t figured it

out yet,” quipped Jeff Bridges. He continued, “I can tell you we’ll be

doing some tunes from ‘Crazy Heart,‘ we’ll be doing some songs from

both of my albums, ‘Be Here Soon‘ and the album ‘Jeff Bridges‘ that

came out a couple years ago that T-Bone Burnett (recent Grammy-

winner for “Safe & Sound” from the “The Hunger Games”) produced.

We’re also going to be doing some new stuff,” he said.

As a talented singer/songwriter in his own right, Bridges has had a

variety of musical influences. “My brother Beau, he’s eight or nine years

older than I am, and so I was influenced a lot by his musical tastes and

of course, he was a teen with the birth of rock 'n' roll with Chuck Berry,


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"My brother Beau, he’s eight ornine years older than I am, andso I was influenced a lot by hismusical tastes and of course,

he was a teen with the birth

of rock 'n' roll..."

AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Jeff Bridges was honored with a star onHollywood’s Star Walk of Fame on July 11,1994. His star is located on the north sideof the 7000 block of Hollywood Boulevard.

• Married to his wife Susan since 1977, JeffBridges met his bride-to-be when he wasshooting the film “Rancho Deluxe” inMontana. The first time Jeff asked Susanfor a date, she said no.

• The f-bomb in different variations is used292 times in the film “The Big Lebowski.”

• In the 1980s-1990s, Jeff Bridges and NickNolte were often up for the same roles.

• As a child, Jeff Bridges frequently appearedon the show “Sea Hunt,” starring his father,Lloyd Bridges.

• Producer, songwriter and musician T-BoneBurnett has been working with Jeff Bridgesfor years and has won multiple Grammys,an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, a Gold Globe andnumerous other accolades.

• In addition to being an actor, producer,musician, author and humanitarian, JeffBridges draws and is a noted photographer.He has hundreds of candid and behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of his films atwww.JeffBridges.com.




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Little Richard, Ella Fitzgerald. I think maybe my first 45 that I ever bought myself was ‘Peggy Sue’ by

Buddy Holly,” Bridges explained. “I was really into the Everly Brothers … Bob Dylan was a big influence. I

loved his music; and of course, the Beatles and whole British Invasion and all that.”

Jeff Bridges & The Abiders are not just a touring group, but musicians and pals, too. “I’ve been

playing music since I was a teen and I really enjoy playing. And a great group of guys I play with … they’re

all hometown boys, all from Santa Barbara … we get to play quite often,” said Bridges.

By his own account, Jeff Bridges has been on the go for nearly all of this past year doing films and

now hitting the road performing. “I had a break here between movies. I did two movies last year, back

to back. A movie called 'R.I.P.D.' and a movie I’m making up here in Vancouver right now called, 'Seventh

Son.' So, I figured this next year I’ll take some time off and make some music,” Bridges explained. A

devoted family man, he’s anxious to get back home to his bride of more than 35 years, Susan.

As a show business veteran, Jeff Bridges reads hundreds of scripts and has been up for and even

(L-R) Ben Barnes as Tom Ward and Jeff Bridges as Master Gregory in fantasy action adventure "Seventh Son," a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

© 2013 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND LEGENDARY PICTURES FUNDING, LLC. PHOTO BY KIMBERLY FRENCH




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JEFF BRIDGESCAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1951: Credited as “Infant at Train Station” inhis first documented film role

1972: Nominated for an Oscar for his role as Duane Jackson in “The Last Picture Show”

1975: Nominated for an Oscar for his role as Lightfoot in “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot”

1976: Starred in “King Kong” alongsideJessica Lange

1982: Starred in groundbreaking film,“TRON” as Kevin Flynn/Clu, a role hereprised in 2010’s “TRON: Legacy”

1985: Nominated for an Oscar for his role asStarman in “Starman”

1989: Starred with brother, Beau Bridgesand Michelle Pfeiffer in “The FabulousBaker Boys”

1991: Starred in “The Fisher King” oppositeRobin Williams

1996: Starred in “White Squall” as CaptainChristopher "Skipper" Sheldon

2001: Nominated for an Oscar for his role as President Jackson Evans in “TheContender”

2003: Starred in film “Seabiscuit”

2007: Voiced the role of Zeke "Big Z"Topanga/Geek in animated film “Surf’s Up”

2008: Starred in “Iron Man” as Obadiah Stane

2010: Nominated for an Oscar for his role asBad Blake in “Crazy Heart;” won thatyear beating out fellow nomineesGeorge Clooney, Colin Firth, MorganFreeman and Jeremy Renner

2011: Nominated for an Oscar for his role asRooster Cogburn (a role first madefamous by John Wayne) in “True Grit"

turned down many roles. Looking back, was there any role he was sorry

to have turned down? “Nothing’s coming to mind. There are a couple of

roles that I remember liking and thinking, ‘oh, this is going to be a good

movie,’ but it’s sort of like going into a store and liking a jacket you see

there, you put it on and it’s just too small for you or too big … sometimes

it gets like that, as far as picking movies,” said The Dude. (Yes, many

people indeed call Jeff Bridges “The Dude,” even those that work for him.)

As if being at the top of his musical and film career wasn’t enough,

Jeff Bridges has also co-authored the book, "The Dude and the Zen

Master,” released in January 2013. In the book, many parallels are drawn

between Bridges’ iconic character of “The Dude” in “The Big Lebowski”

and Lamed-Vavnik, a man in Jewish mysticism that is simple and

unassuming. The book was co-authored with Roshi Bernie Glassman, Jeff

Bridges’ close friend and Buddhist teacher. Like the show at Mesa Arts

Center, the book includes observations and dialogue that enlighten all to

be their best and deliver peace and goodwill into the world. The book is

available at www.Amazon.com.

People all over the country are also familiar with the humanitarian

side of Jeff Bridges, with his involvement in the global hunger crisis when

he saw that it was rearing its ugly head in our country, too. “I helped

found an organization called the ‘End Hunger Network’ and now we’re

affiliated with an organization called ‘Share Our Strength.’ We teamed up

and created a campaign called the ‘No Kid Hungry’ campaign. What we’re

all about is going from state to state and working with governors and

mayors and local business folks to shift them to the fact that there’s

over a billion dollars of federal funds and it’s been designated to feeding

programs for kids; some are feeding programs and breakfast meals and

so forth,” Bridges stated of available program funds.

“A lot of states aren’t taking advantage of (this) and we’re promoting

that and trying to make sure kids who need to get the food are getting

the nutrition that they need. In each community it’s kind of unique

why that isn’t happening. So by working with the leaders of each

community, we’re identifying what those bottlenecks are and we’re

working with them trying to break those up and get the food to the

folks that need it,” finished Bridges. To donate or find out more, visit

www.NoKidHungry.com.

When Jeff Bridges & The Abiders take the stage at Mesa Arts

Center on April 18, the audience will get to share an unforgettable

evening with a Hollywood icon and his friends, doing what they love.

Mesa Arts Center brings world class musicians, performers and shows to

town, including favorites such as Rita Rudner, Bill Cosby, Arlo Guthrie,

Monterrey Jazz Festival on Tour (4/26) and Noises Off (5/31-6/16). To

buy tickets for Jeff Bridges & The Abiders and upcoming shows, visit

www.MesaArtsCenter.com or call 480-644-6500. ▲



RISINGFELIX

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It’s a shining senior season for CARRICK FELIX as he dominates for the

Arizona State Sun Devils' basketball team

CARRICK FELIX IS IN A GOOD PLACE RIGHT NOW. Finally. In fact, the Phoenix native

has not experienced this kind of success on the court since his senior year of high school.

The resurgent Arizona State men’s basketball team has been one of the surprise stories in

college basketball this year, and Felix’s remarkably improved play has drawn the attention

of NBA scouts, salivating over his unbelievable athleticism and relentless hustle.

But it’s what has taken place off the court that has made Felix the man he is today. The

last year of his life has forced Felix to mature, maybe even a bit quicker than he anticipated.

Becoming a father has that effect. But it’s also motivated Felix to reach his potential,

becoming the ultimate student-athlete.

Felix starred at Millennium High School in Goodyear, where as a senior he led the Tigers

to a 4A state championship, averaging 19.7 points and 13.2 rebounds while also being

named the league's player of the year. Despite that, though, his achievements went largely

overlooked by college recruiters, forcing Felix to continue his hoop dreams at the junior

college level instead.

“Coming out of high school, I was just 17, and at the time I was probably only 6-foot-6

and 165 pounds soaking wet, so I knew going to a Division I school probably wasn't going to

be the right fit for me," Felix said. "I still needed to develop my game some more. That led

me to the College of Southern Idaho, which at the time was the number one junior college

program in the country for basketball.”

After a broken wrist forced him to redshirt his freshman year at Southern Idaho, Felix

hit the ground running the following season, leading the Golden Eagles to a 20-12 record

while averaging 14.8 points per game and earning scholarship offers from more than 30

Division I schools across the country.

Felix made headlines that spring when he became the first junior college player ever

to be offered a scholarship by legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, committing to Duke

University before having a change of heart. He returned home to play at Arizona State,

where the Sun Devils had just wrapped up their third consecutive 20-win season under

Head Coach Herb Sendek.

The transition wasn’t easy for Felix, though, as he had yet another season cut short,

this time due to a severe stomach virus, and the Sun Devils struggled to win just 22 games

total in his first two years back in Tempe.

But that’s when Felix’s life began to change as the then-21-year-old became a father

for the first time last summer, forcing him into taking a different approach heading into

his final year.

By Byron KlinePHOTOS BY JASON WISE


“It has definitely changed me as a person,” he said. “It made me grow up a lot faster

than I expected. Just having my daughter (Zayah), you know, it's a life-changing experience.

I've never been so happy in my life.”

“She gives me a whole new motivation,” Felix added. “I know every day when I play

basketball, or just with anything that I do, I'm setting an example for not only myself but

for my daughter as well. And just having someone to look at before each game, someone

who always puts a smile on my face ... she's had a huge influence on me.”

Having graduated last May with a bachelor's degree in Communications, Felix not only

spent the summer working on his game while learning how to become a parent, but he also

enrolled in the liberal studies master's program at ASU, taking on one more challenge.

“Not in a million years did I ever think I would have the chance to get a master’s degree,”

Felix remarked. “But now that I have the opportunity, it's great. I'm actually going to be

graduating this May, and it's been an exciting journey. Just all the people I've met and all the

classes I've taken ... it's been a lot of fun.”

Rejuvenated and inspired, Felix has hit the hardwood with a vengeance this season,

leading a Sun Devil squad that was predicted to finish 11th in the conference at Pac-12

media day before the season to its best start since 2008-09, when James Harden led

Arizona State to its last NCAA tournament appearance.

Felix's numbers are up across the board, averaging career highs in points, rebounds,

assists, steals, blocks and minutes played per game, while also being the only player in the

conference to rank in the top 10 for each statistical category.

“Over the summer I watched a lot of film and talked to the coaches about some of the

things that I could improve on,” he said. “Slowing down the game was something that was

big for me, and taking some smarter shots. I think I've become a better player and have just

been taking the opportunities that opposing defenses have given me. And then also,

generating offense from my defense by playing man-to-man and me being able to play

help-side and gamble sometimes, that helps out too.”

Even before his return to Tempe, Felix has always described himself as a defensive-

minded player and someone who takes pride in matching up against an opposing team’s

most potent offensive threat. But as a senior, he has committed himself to becoming a


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"... He always wears a smile. He'salways upbeat. He cares abouteverybody. He's the ultimate

gentleman. The coaches, myselfincluded, the players, we all benefitfrom his presence on a daily basis."

— HEAD COACH HERB SENDEK



defensive stopper for the Sun Devils, using his long frame and exceptional athleticism to his

advantage, flourishing in Arizona State's new defensive approach.

“Just making sure I'm playing with an edge and always playing with a will to compete,”

remarked Felix about his approach to defense. “Just making sure the guy I’m guarding knows

I’m there, that's something I take some pride in and something all my teammates know.”

"I love playing with a guy like that," said teammate Jahii Carson. "I love to play defense

and he loves to play defense. We get stops and then get out. I’m a running guy and like to

get my buckets in transition and he likes to get his dunks, so we connect."

Before the season began, Sendek spent the summer encouraging Felix to step up and

be the type of leader ASU desperately needed. Following the 2011-12 campaign, the Sun

Devils lost four players due to transfer while also welcoming six newcomers to the current

team, including the highly touted Carson from Mesa.

Sendek challenged Felix, as one of just three seniors on the Arizona State roster, to be

the floor general for the Sun Devils and to show his teammates the type of effort required

to be successful at the college level.

"Being a leader definitely comes naturally to me," said Felix. "My whole life I've just kind

of wanted what's better for others. I do whatever I can for my teammates, whether it's

getting into the gym with them, or talking in their ear when they're down. And they help me

out a lot, too, so however I can help, on the court or off of it, I just do it."

"Carrick has provided us with as good of leadership as we've had in a long time," added

Sendek. "Since the end of last season, he has put it upon himself to be the voice of our team;

to encourage guys, to admonish guys, to instruct and teach guys, and to bring guys together."

So far, the results have been overwhelmingly positive for both the senior and the Sun

Devils. Arizona State reached the midway point of its conference schedule recently boasting a

17-5 record overall and 6-3 in Pac-12 games, including marquee wins over both Colorado and

UCLA on its home floor at Wells Fargo Arena. It marked just the sixth time in the program's

history since joining the Pac-12 in 1978 that an ASU team had won at least six of its first nine

conference games, and the first time since 1994-95.

For his efforts, Felix has been named the Pac-12's Player of the Week three times

already this season, becoming just the sixth Sun Devil ever to accomplish that feat.

"He's having a brilliant senior year, and he's been doing it the old-fashioned way, with a

lot of hard work and a lot of energy," commented Sendek. "I've been tremendously blessed

to have the opportunity to coach him. He always wears a smile. He's always upbeat. He cares

about everybody. He's the ultimate gentleman. The coaches, myself included, the players,

we all benefit from his presence on a daily basis."

With Felix playing at an all-conference level and the team exceeding most everyone’s

expectations, the Sun Devils have their sights set squarely on making a return to the postsea-

son this year. But no matter how the season finishes for the Sun Devils, the experience has had

a profound effect on Felix with the playmaker becoming the ultimate winner off the court.

“My life off the court has carried over onto the court, and just having confidence in

myself and my teammates believing in me, I think that's been the biggest difference this

year,” he said. “Definitely being a father changes things a lot. Things become more impor-

tant now, and that's something that has definitely changed me.”


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Celebu-foodie ADAM RICHMANtakes a bite out of lifeI SAY “CELEBU-FOODIE” BECAUSE NOTHING ELSE QUITE DESCRIBES TRAVEL CHANNEL STAR, ADAM

RICHMAN. How else could you refer to someone who can talk up the world’s most exotic

cuisine, perform insane food challenges and still convey to an audience the finer points of making a good

burger? If it has to do with food, Adam Richman has been there, done that.

Adam Richman was the host of the insanely popular "Man v. Food" and "Man v. Food Nation" on the Travel

Channel. Although he has since called it quits on the crazy, state-traversing, over-the top food challenges

and “hung up his fork," he has taken on a new challenge, to find the greatest thing since sliced bread to

actually go on sliced bread with another Travel Channel show, "Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America."

Recently, Richman was in Scottsdale for the "Street Eats Food Truck Festival" at Salt River Fields. Yes,

the specialty food festival is just what it sounds like; food truck-a-palooza! Some of the trucks participating

included Taste Rite (Po Boy sandwiches), Mustang Corral (traditional Native American food), Q-Up! (BBQ),

Queso Diyas (quesadillas) and a host of other food and dessert truck vendors. Adam Richman was there

greeting crowds and conducting a food demonstration. He’s always very humble about his cooking skills

and does not necessarily regard himself as a renowned chef, but rather as a fan of food and cooking. “I have

so much to learn, but these are just tricks and stuff I’ve picked up,” said Richman of what he shared with

the audience.

He also believes that anybody could learn to appreciate even more foods and experiment with inter-

esting ingredients. “Quite honestly, I think that there is a plethora of ingredients in the average grocery

store that fall into that weird, ethnic aisle, that people never explore, never play with, never experiment

with,” noted Richman. “What I want to do is de-mystify some of the ingredients and give just a couple of

really fun, really keen ways to explore that aisle, those foodstuffs in a way that integrates regular

American comfort foods with some great Asian flavors and ingredients.”

Richman is also not a stranger to Arizona. In the past, he shot two episodes of "Man v. Food" in Tucson

and Phoenix as well as an episode of "Man v. Food Nation."

“I did the Scottsdale Food and Wine Festival out there and also, I’ve done a pretty decent amount of

traveling there,” he said. He has been to Camp Verde, the Grand Canyon, Williams, and his godfather lived in

Carefree. “I love it quite a bit,” Richman added.

Particularly well-known for his crazy food challenges on "Man v. Food," Richman tackled gigantic-sized

foods at places ranging from roadside diners to Texas steakhouses. Often, Richman came away the victor,

but there were a few times where the food got the better of him and he had to bow out. When asked if

there was ever a food challenge that he was sorry he wouldn’t or couldn’t finish, he said, “There were

several. Atlanta (Carnivore Pizza challenge) was a little tough because it was my partner ... that stopped the

challenge. That would have been particularly cool if I had that ability. I don’t blame my partner, but still it

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would have been fun to be the first team to win it.” He also cites a café in Seattle where he

wound up leaving a couple of bites behind. More than anything, he hates to disappoint fans.

“I always try to give my fans everything I possibly can,” Richman said. Indeed, his fun demeanor

and willingness to poke fun at himself continues to win him fans around the world.

As an enthusiast of so many different types of food, Richman doesn’t necessarily single

out one particular national cuisine as his favorite. “There are elements of each that I really, really

love,” he explained, “My top three are Japanese, Latin and Thai.” As far as fast food goes, he

claims to be a fan of Taco Bell, but Sonic edges out the south-of-the-border competition.

“Because they have Cherry-Lime Aids and they have tater tots that elevate them to god-like

status,” quipped Richman. When it comes to typical pig-out food, he likes chicken wings and

nachos. Although he has finished up with his weighty food challenges, he is happy to be enjoy-

ing food in a more “normal” way now.

A Travel Channel staple for many years Richman was once again tapped to participate in

"Trip of a Lifetime." Hosted by travel expert Samantha Brown, the show features Travel

Channel stars Richman, Bert Kreisher and Anthony Melchiorri as they reveal some of the

coolest hotels, sights and undiscovered foods from their over-the-top vacation. In connection

with the special, the Travel Channel also gave away a $100,000 vacation along the Dalmatian

Coast. As part of the cast’s vacation, their escapades were also taped along the Dalmatian

Coast and the Adriatic.

“It’s heart-stoppingly beautiful,” noted Richman. “It’s olive oils and wines that rival Italy,

remarkable cuisine, remarkably affordable, breathtaking scenery, beautiful people, and the

architecture is a hodge-podge of all the empires that have ruled that territory,” he said of

what he discovered during those travels.

Richman has some other projects in the works, but they are still under wraps (obvious

food joke reference). “Anything can happen during development,” he laughed about what

occurs as a potential show goes through the streamlining process. But as his legions of food

and travel fans have come to know of Adam Richman, anything he gets involved in is delicious

and we’ll be in for a treat.


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• During his time on "Man v.Food" and "Man v. FoodNation," Adam Richman did59 challenges, chowing downon such things as uber hotchicken wings and peppers,monstrous burritos, piles ofoysters, placemat-sizedsteaks and mountains ofnachos.

• Adam Richman is a graduateof the Yale School of Drama.

• As an Actor, Adam Richmanhas appeared on "Joan ofArcadia," "My Children,""Guiding Light" and "Law &Order: Trial by Jury."

• Self-described as “having heldjust about every job in therestaurant biz,” AdamRichman shares his uniqueculinary insights with audiences on every foodshow he does.

• Of all the regular, chain-styleAmerican restaurants, AdamRichman singles out CaliforniaPizza Kitchen as his favorite.In particular, he likes theCalifornia Club Pizza thatactually has a “salad” on it.

Adam Richman conducting a fooddemonstration at the "Street EatsFood Truck Festival" in Scottsdale.

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New D-Backs thirdbaseman MARTIN

PRADO — the team'sbiggest acquisition in

the offseason — isfocused on getting

Arizona back to the playoffs

By Tony CapobiancoPHOTOS BY

JORDAN MEGENHARDT/ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

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IT'S 7 A.M. ON A SATURDAY, and as the sun peeks over the crest of the McDowell

Mountains in the background, Martin Prado is shagging ground balls with his new team-

mates at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Prado — the centerpiece of the trade that sent

star outfielder Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves in the offseason — would like to make

a good impression on Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson, and arriving early

and leaving late is what is expected in Gibby's house. If Prado hopes to make D-Backs

fans forget about Upton, he's going to have to do it with hustle and hard-nosed play,

two traits always embraced by the faithful at Chase Field.

“He fields ground balls in the first group,” Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said

of Prado, “hits in the second group. He’s a tireless worker.”

On the team's first spring training game in late February, it's no different for Prado.

He's out on the infield early prepping for the day's opponent, the Colorado Rockies.

For Diamondbacks fans, the team's first spring training game is the best day of

the spring, when hope springs eternal. It’s a day for them to see their new-look team

play for the first time of the year. For Prado, it’s a new team, new spring training

league, new uniform and new fans.

“To be honest with you,” Prado said, “I was actually kind of nervous. There were a

lot of people there screaming stuff. That actually is kinda cool that you go there and

see these guys supporting you and to watch the game. That gives you that extra push

you need for the first game.”

Every D-Backs fan at Salt River Fields that day was supporting Prado because he

was the main guy who came back from the Upton trade. For the last five years, right

fielder Upton served as the face of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They even named the

right field section "Uptown."

But after years of inconsistency, the D-Backs went through a facelift during the

offseason. On Jan. 24, they traded Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson to the

Atlanta Braves for Prado and four minor league players, making him the new face of

the Diamondbacks.

PRADOTHE DIAMONDBACKS WEAR


Prado, a native of Venezuela, is D-Backs

manager Kirk Gibson's kind of player. He is the

gritty, versatile, consummate professional

who can and will be called upon to be the role

model for the rest of the team.

Of course, that's what people expect

from a product of the Atlanta Braves.

Prado grew up in the Braves organization.

He started back in 2003 at the young age of

19 in the Gulf Coast League with fellow

future major leaguers Kelly Johnson and

Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

Then in 2005, Prado continued his

ascension in Mississippi playing Double-A ball

with Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur.

Finally, after spending some time with

the Mississippi Braves and the Richmond

Braves in 2006, Prado broke through and got

a month-long taste of the real Braves and

the same guys that he rose through the

ranks with made it with him in the majors.

“With the [Braves organization], I knew everybody,” Prado said. “Everybody

came up together.”

From 2008 to 2012, Prado became a fixture in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse.

He became versatile when needed and hit over .300 in four out of five years. In

2010, he became an All-Star by hitting .307 with 184 hits, 40 doubles and 100 runs

(top 10 in each statistical category) while helping his team reach the playoffs for

the first time since 2005. Prado had a career year in 2012 with 186 hits, 42

doubles, six triples and 58 walks. It did help that he learned from the best.

“I got Chipper Jones and all the big names there,” Prado said modestly, “and

for some reason, I'm not at that level. But I tried to get better and better every

day, not to be like them, but to create that balance between big guy and me that

I can do a lot of things that can help our team to win.””

Now in Arizona, Prado is tasked with being the .300-hitting face of the

Diamondbacks and a prime example of what it truly takes to be a Kirk Gibson-type

player. However, according to the fans, Prado represents what they got back for

Justin Upton.

“They make a comment like, 'Is this guy gonna be the next Upton?' Who

knows?” Prado said. “I don't want to put that pressure on me because he's a

different kind of player. I'm different so I don't try to be like him, two different

situations. I don't want to just go out there looking for something that I've never


▲AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Martin Prado would likely be a mechanical engineer if heweren’t a Major League Baseball player.

• Favorite subject in school wasmathematics.

• Was a recipient for the Heartand Hustle Award in Atlanta in 2012.

• Played for four different minorleague teams nicknamed“Braves,” Rome, Mississippi,Richmond and Gulf CoastLeague.

• Went to the playoffs in BobbyCox’s final year and ChipperJones’ final year.



been. I can work on different stuff like driving the ball a little more or pulling the

ball, but other than that I just be myself.”

The 2013 season stands as the third year of the Kevin Towers/Kirk Gibson

era, and everything is in place this time. When April comes around, they will have

25 players who emulate the identity that Towers and Gibson have worked so hard

to establish. They traded Upton to get Prado, traded Chris Young to get Cliff

Pennington, and signed Cody Ross and Brandon McCarthy.

There are no stars on this team. Prado is the closest to a star as they get,

and he doesn’t even consider himself a star. By design, Towers filled the team with

gritty and for the most part efficient professionals who hustle all the time, never

give up, run with newfound speed and just don’t go away. And that’s the kind of

team that Towers and Gibson like.

“The most important thing is you put together a good group of guys that

actually work hard to have real good performance up there during the game,”

Prado said. “When you got nine guys just working hard every day, something has

to happen. Something good has to happen.”

Arizona's hitting strength last year was the players’ ability to get on base, and

their patience helped. Their .328 on-base percentage was the third best in the

National League, and their 539 walks, which were the second highest in baseball,

attributed to that. Their high strikeout total nearly contradicted their strength,

but their roster changes project them to strike out less and draw more walks.

Thus, give them a better OBP and maybe even a better batting average.

The running game should also see an improvement in 2013. Center fielder

Adam Eaton will get his shot this year. Last year in Reno he topped the Pacific

Coast League by hitting .381, stealing 38 bases and scoring 119 runs while leading

the Aces to the Triple-A championship. They also have depth in speed with newly

acquired outfielder Tony Campana, who stole 30 bases in 89 games. If Campana

makes the team, he would provide Gibson with a speedy option as a fourth or

fifth outfielder.

Despite the departures of Young and Upton, the Diamondbacks have five

hitters with 20 home runs and 80 RBI potential. Their lineup is very well balanced

and with the additions of Eric Chavez and Eric Hinske to go with Willie Bloomquist

and Gerardo Parra, the Diamondbacks will have the proper depth to keep going.

The Diamondbacks’ pitching staff finished 2012 in the middle of the pack

with a 3.93 ERA and 1,200 strikeouts, but they didn’t walk many batters. Their

main acquisition was the signing of McCarthy, who before his season-ending skull

injury had a 3.24 ERA, 73 strikeouts in 111 innings pitched and 24 walks. The

Diamondbacks’ rotation doesn’t strike out many batters, but they don’t walk

many batters either. Their 3.93 ERA, which should improve due to McCarthy and

a rebound year from Ian Kennedy, should make the Diamondbacks a solid sleeper

pick to win the National League West this year. ▲


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“When you gotnine guys justworking hardevery day,something hasto happen.Something goodhas to happen.”



THE

SINIST ECOSBY

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With mayhem on his side,comedian CHRISTOPHER TITUSproves laughter conquers all

EVERYTHING IS ABSURD…Despite his, dare I say, hazardous and semi-psychotic upbringing, Christopher

Titus comes off as a pretty well-adjusted guy — at least over the phone. Even

through the small, not so dynamic speaker in my phone that makes every-

thing twangy and too loud, there is a zealous appeal in the tone of his slightly

throaty voice. Therein lies, in a strange nutshell, the appeal of Christopher

Titus. No matter the medium, he gets through to whoever is listening. Even to

the point where he has saved at least one life because of it.

So, how does a mildly educated guy who had a mentally ill mother and

was raised by an alcoholic father (who married and divorced six times) survive?

“When you write it down and see the words, it’s a lot of dark stuff,” Titus

says about his life story. “There was a point I got to a long time ago that I

realized everything is absurd; even [my] successes are absurd. That I barely

got out of high school, that I went to one semester of college and have no

formal education, [but] have a Writers Guild nomination, that I produced my

own television show and just produced my fifth comedy special. That that

happened is absurd.” These transgressions and triumphs of absurdity seem

staggering, but Titus managed to find a semblance of sanity in it. “Once I got

that [I survived] was absurd, not heavy, that’s when everything changed.”

With his unique point of view on life, Titus began to design his own style

of comedy by modeling it after one of the greats. He gravitated to Bill Cosby

and his ability to draw in listeners through real-life anecdotes. “The reason

you can never steal that from Cosby is because he is telling stories about

his specific life. He’s not going 'you ever notice.'"

Titus’ voice changes from a fast-paced exuberance to a slower, method-

ical one as he breaks down the layers of his craft. “[Cosby] did these stories;

none of them were really dark, but they were pretty wild for little kids. I grew

up on that. So, when I started writing about my life, I started writing stories,

but my stories weren’t [Cosby] and his buddy building go-carts. My stories were

my dad blamed his first heart attack on me, going to the mental hospital

and seeing my mom. Those were my stories.” Even to this day, if you listen

closely, there is a Cosby element in Titus’ timing. Mr. Huxtable runs deep.

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The issue back then for Titus wasn’t timing, though, it was delivery. Running

around playing baseball in the street, for Cosby, is one thing, but trying to tell a story

about your girlfriend punching you in the face in that same way is something else. “I

was trying to tell [my story] in a really happy way.” That wasn’t working, and it took

time and a friend to help him see that.

SNEAKING A PEEK AND TRASHING FRESHMEN …

Ever since he was a child and watched Johnny Carson on television, Titus wanted

to do comedy. However, catching a glimpse of the legendary show wasn’t as easy as,

say, walking over to the sofa and taking a seat.

“My dad drank a lot so he would stay up late. When I would hear Carson, if I was still

awake, I would sneak down the hall and hide behind the couch.” Literally on his hands and

knees like a recon soldier, Titus would maneuver himself to the side of the sofa,

avoiding the eyes of his father. “I would watch [Carson] and then sneak back to bed.”

Titus’ first attempt at comedy was at his high school’s senior follies perform-

ance. “I wrote a five-minute piece on how to trash a freshman. I wanted to show the

incoming seniors how to. We had this volunteer kid tied up. It was really funny and

did well.” From there Titus attended one semester of business school. “About halfway

through that semester I wanted to take my own life.” Titus’ voice affirms the

statement with absolute conviction. So, he left. It would take a fistfight with his dad

and some time living with his aunt to get his comedic prowess locked down.

GOD’S LITTLE SHOT OF HEROIN …

Titus’ epic truly began in his aunt’s garage, writing material and recording it over

and over and over. “I would literally stand in my aunt’s garage with a boom box

cassette player and I would tape myself with the microphone that stuck out of the

thing. The mic wasn’t even on a cord. It was like an antenna and just stuck out of [the

player] and I would record the stuff I wrote.” Titus lets out a soft chuckle talking

about his former practice.

After about two weeks, Titus worked himself up enough material and took his act

to The Punch Line in San Francisco. “I remember walking on stage. I don’t remember the

center of it and I remember saying, ‘Thank you, goodnight.’ I worked the stuff so

hard I couldn’t forget it and I killed. The next six times I ate it horribly.”

Despite a few bombs, the high Titus got on stage from a live audience’s

reaction is what kept him up on that stage night after night. “My first time on stage,

the universe god or whatever gave me that little shot of heroin and said, ‘Here, this

is what it’s going to feel like when everything goes well.’ Once you get that [feeling],

you can’t get rid of it.”

From there Titus would go on to become a club headliner over the course of 12

years, although it wasn’t the Titus we all know and love. “I was doing crappy material.

I mean, they were good jokes, but I was doing the same bits for six years. I was

growing a tumor on my soul. I was going to quit and go open a body shop.”

WTF ARE YOU DOING …

Before he could leave comedy, Titus had what you could call a sort of epiphany

thanks to his good friend and former manager who laid a helpful truth on him that


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AZSAL FAST FACTS

• At age 16, Titus took his first showbusiness gig doing a birthday party asDarth Vader at an ice cream parlor. Itwent south when he reached out forthe birthday boy, who started to crywhen he saw Darth at his party. “Thekid grabs his throat and starts freakin’out and his mom is looking at me like Idid something wrong.”

• After a set, an audience memberhanded Titus a letter. Signed simply“Ron,” it described this young man’snear attempt at suicide and his haphazard viewing of one of Titus’ specials at just the right time, whichkept him from pulling the trigger. Tituskeeps this letter in his nightstand.

• One night in Georgia, Titus was pulledover for doing 103 mph. The cop toldTitus if he could make him laugh hewould let him go. Titus replied, “I hearthat radar detectors are giving youguys testicular cancer so I tell all myaudiences that if you get stopped by acop just smile and take the ticketbecause while he is writing it, he'sdropping a nut out his pant leg."

• If he had to choose, Titus’ favorite caris his ’56 Chevy wagon that was builtfor the Titus show. “It's one of the fewcars I really feel connected to.”

• There is a halfway house in Ontariothat requires all the new residents towatch "Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding,"Titus’ first special. When they’re donewatching, the manager of the housesimply says, “Yeah, and he didn’t endup in prison, did he. Now tell me howbad your story is.”

• Look for "Special Unit," Titus’ latest television show, where he leads a bandof physically and mentally handicappedcops on a series of adventures.



resulted in a comedic renaissance for Titus. “He turned [to me] and basically said

what the f*** are you doing. You’re starting to write all this stuff about this dark

situation and you’re telling them like you’re Seinfeld.”

While Titus realized and acknowledged his buddy’s advice, he feared what the

audience would think if he showed them his true colors. That didn’t worry his pal,

who simply told Titus that if he didn’t start being himself on stage, he would never

be successful. Thus was born a bit called, "We Need Comedy to Get Rid of Our

Desire to Kill."

“It was this four-minute bit about the worst day you can have where at the end

I’m stabbing my boss in the chest screaming, ‘I just need a good laugh.’” It worked

and the crowed loved it. After the bit, he still had 10 more minutes on stage.

“I went back to my old material. The audience went from cheering in four

minutes to hating my guts. They didn’t laugh once.” This was the genesis of

today’s Titus. “That’s when I started really bearing down on Norman Rockwell Is

Bleeding and started telling the stories of my mom’s suicide and telling the stories

in a way I was actually myself — that angry guy you see [now].”

ACT DERANGED AND THEY WILL MAKE YOU THEIR LEADER …

Since his renaissance, Titus has gone on to become a beloved and even

life-saving comic.

“The weird thing is the audience knows when you’re lying. As a collective

conscience sitting in that room, if you don’t tell them the truth, they just don’t

think you’re that funny. If you let your guts show a little bit, they will lean in and

lean in and eventually they will start to love you.”

The adoration of fans combined with Titus’ no-holds-barred style of funny

has been the high-octane concoction that’s fueled a hit television show, "Titus"

(for which he was nominated for a Writers Guild award), five comedy specials (the

latest, "The Voice in my Head," comes out April 1), and a podcast that has been

killing it since 2011. Not to mention Titus still hits the road doing what he loves

the most.

“When I do stand-up, I have the freedom to do what I want, say what I want

and make the points that I want,” Titus remarks while discussing his time working

on his television show. “The problem with television is you have to piddle yourself

through all these executives who have their own points and their own objectives.

All it takes [in television] is one person to kill the idea. With stand-up I can get

up and as long as I can hold the audience and keep them laughing, I can deal

with anything.”

Titus has spoken his mind, across just about every medium, about an intense

list of taboo topics — pedophilia, suicide, alcoholism, rape. Those themes even man-

aged to manifest themselves on camera during Titus’ overly short run on the air. “I

don’t know how we got away with what we did.” Titus recalls an episode dealing with

the sexual molestation of his onscreen niece, which was based on a real event.

The method behind Titus’ success is simple and poetic. “Be normal and the

crowd will accept you. Be deranged and they will make you their leader.” Lead on,

Titus. Lead on.


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“... the audienceknows when you’relying ... if you don’ttell them the truth,they just don’t thinkyou’re that funny. If you let your gutsshow a little bit,they will lean in andlean in and eventuallythey will start tolove you.”

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EVEN AMONG THOSE ONLY MILDLY

INTERESTED IN GOLF, Scottsdale is well

known as the place to play. The numbers

would support that notion. Start with 1,223

holes and 51 golf courses located within the

city limits, then sprinkle in an additional 156

courses across the Valley and it’s easy to see

that Scottsdale delivers a target-rich environ-

ment for golfers. And few places hit the mark

quite like SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, where

the defining number is 6 — the Wicked 6.

“Over the years, the Wicked 6 has

generated some rich feedback,” said Jeff

Lessig, general manager of SunRidge

Canyon Golf Club. “Those six holes are

certainly memorable, and not just for their

difficulty. Architect Keith Foster did a

wonderful job of weaving them through the

canyon. He followed the lay of the land in a

way that also resulted in a very visually

appealing desert golf design.”

As Lessig mentioned, the golf course at

SunRidge Canyon wanders down the length

of its namesake canyon on the way out

before climbing back up on the way in. It’s this

gradual yet significant uphill climb to the

clubhouse that personifies the malevolence

of the Wicked 6. Made up of two par 5s, two

par 4s and two par 3s, all except the par 3s

play uphill. Those golfers who finish strong on

the Wicked 6 certainly earn their post-round

brew. Those who didn’t? Well, they’re buying.

Luckily, there are a number of oppor-

tunities to pay up. Aptly dubbed the Wicked

6 Grill, this evil eatery serves up breakfast,

lunch and early-evening fare with a

Southwestern flair on the patio or in the

dining room. Plus, the Players Pit invites

golfers to kick back on old-school rocking

chairs and warm their tired dogs by the

relaxing fire pit as they take in the game of

the day on one of the many HD TVs.

In addition to golfers gnawing on

Wicked Wings and sipping a cold one, the

local motion picks up considerably on

Wednesday and Friday evenings during the

club’s live music performances. At least until

the furnace of summer returns, Jared

Blackstone will continue to perform on

Wednesdays and Sage Gentle-Wing will

deliver his acoustic attack on Friday

Take a Whack at SunRidgeCanyon’s Wicked 6

golf

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Unfolding around the rugged ridges and shady canyons on theeastern edge of Scottsdale, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club provides an unparalleled golfing experience

By Jeff Locke

It’s this gradual yet

significant uphill climb to

the clubhouse that

personifies the malevolence

of the Wicked 6.

Below: Home to the Jim McLean Golf School, the custom-club-fitting services of Hot Stix Golf and the golf-specificphysical training of Method Athlete, the new 1,600-sq.-ft.performance center is a one-stop shop for gameimprovement. Bottom: The 533-yard, par-5 16th hole.

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evenings. SunRidge Canyon also hosts the

popular Jazz in the Hills concert series. The

general vibe is more relaxing than rockin’

but still adds a little verve to this otherwise

sleepy neighborhood.

Although the golf course and the hang

in the grill tend to be the main attractions,

golfers striving to play better will find solace

at SunRidge Canyon. Recently, SunRidge

Canyon gathered together a couple close

friends to complement its world-class golf

experience. Jim McLean headlines the instruc-

tion action for the club, and armed with the

new indoor/outdoor performance center

located on the practice facility, McLean’s

master instructors have been fixing slices and

straightening out hooks ever since. Lessons

by the hour, golf schools, junior instruction,

golf clinics, low handicappers, high handicap-

pers — they do it all. And at the Jim McLean

Golf School, they guarantee results.

Hot Stix Golf recently joined the stroke-

saving team at SunRidge Canyon. They

brought with them decades of custom-club-

fitting experience built on a foundation of

independent R & D as well as a keen under-

standing of the art of club fitting. The

indoor/outdoor capability of the perform-

ance center allows guests to swing away in

air-conditioned comfort when the heat is on.

Hot Stix’s master club fitters also leverage

state-of-the-art technology along with the

ability to view ball flight — a luxury not

available at big-box retailers.

Method Athlete rounds out the game-

improvement services offered at SunRidge

Canyon. Founded in June 2011 by Damon

Shelton, Method Athlete combines proven

methodology with unmatched experience

to help each client achieve his/her fitness and

performance goals. In terms of golf, Shelton

has worked with some of the top 100 golf

instructors in the world to develop golf-

specific exercises that increase flexibility,

and strengthen and teach proper motor

learning to encourage a solid golf swing.

“The idea is to facilitate game improve-

ment from different angles, and we think

we’ve accomplished that by providing a place

for these three distinguished organizations

to work their craft,” said Lessig. “McLean

deals with the how-to part of the golf swing.

Hot Stix figures out which club to swing, and

Performance Athlete prepares the body to

actually make the proper swing.”

Since taking over a few years back, the

team at SunRidge Canyon has worked hard

to reestablish the club as one of Arizona’s

finest public courses. Golfweek magazine

noticed, ranking the club among the top 25

courses in Arizona for two years in a row.

Likewise, Golf magazine included SunRidge

Canyon on its list of the 30 best public golf

courses in Arizona. By the numbers, that’s

pretty darn good, especially in Scottsdale,

where finding a place to play is like shooting

fish in a barrel. Visit www.sunridgegolf.com

for more info. ▲


AZSAL FAST FACTS

• 18 holes of golf designed byKeith Foster, including thebeguiling Wicked 6.

• Home to Jim McLean GolfSchool, one of 13 worldwide,only one in Arizona.

• Hot Stix Golf custom-club-fit-ting services located in newperformance center.

• Wicked 6 Grill sports a cool19th-hole hangout known asthe Players Pit.

• Live music performances onWednesday and Fridayevenings.Above: The Players Pit offers a great place to enjoy the after-golf hang around the warming fire pit and outdoor

bar. Below right: View of Four Peaks and the 432-yard, par-4 18th hole, the final challenge of the Wicked 6.

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ON THE HEELS OF A STOIC AND SOME-

WHAT CEREBRAL STAGE PRODUCTION of

“Freud’s Last Session,” Arizona Theatre

Company (ATC) is presenting Neil Simon’s

“The Sunshine Boys” from March 28 through

April 14. Although written and produced for

the Broadway stage back in 1972, the stage

classic exists in its own time bubble as a

beloved play that has captivated audiences

on stage, television and the big screen.

“The Sunshine Boys” are Al Lewis and

Willie Clark, an aging duo that was a hot

vaudevillian act back in the day. Although

the two grew to despise each other, they

have been approached by CBS to pay tribute

to vaudeville in one final performance.

After not speaking to each other for more

than a decade, can the duo set aside their

differences and emerge to perform at the

peak of greatness once again? Resentment

and hilarity ensue in preparations and

onstage of the duo’s performance of their

swan song.

Two real-life veteran stage performers

have stepped into the roles that, after

debuting on Broadway, were memorably

made famous to the masses on the silver

screen in 1975 by Walter Matthau and

George Burns. At ATC, Peter Van Norden

takes on the role of Willie Clark and David

Green portrays Al Lewis. The duo began their

journey as Lewis and Clark rehearsing for the

show that will open at ATC’s home in Tucson

at the Temple of Music and Art, before

moving to the Herberger Theatre Center.

Van Norden returns to ATC after doing

“Inventing Van Gogh” more than a decade

ago. He’s excited to be back for “The

Sunshine Boys.”

“They’re extraordinary really. They just

do such good work. And they’re such a nice

group of people to work for; just delightful,

and they’ve been together for so long,

they’re really a company of craftsman at

this point,” said Van Norden of ATC.

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Arizona Theatre Company presents Neil Simon’s 'The SunshineBoys' at the Herberger in Phoenix

By Lynette CarringtonPhotos by Tim Fuller

Although written and

produced for the Broadway

stage back in 1972, the

stage classic exists in its

own time bubble as

a beloved play that has

captivated audiences on

stage, television and

the big screen.

Peter Van Norden and David Green as Willie Clarkand Al Lewis in "The Sunshine Boys" at ArizonaTheatre Company.

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The New York actor earned his BA at

Colgate University and trained with

renowned teacher, Sanford Meisner.

“The structure of the piece is so strong,

it’s so crafted (Simon’s such a brilliant crafts-

man) that you really have to just play the

script and never mind trying to imitate

Walter Matthau or imitate George Burns or

imitate anybody you’ve ever seen do it. Just

play the script,” said Van Norden.

He said that even the portions of the

play that are not Vaudevillian still carry that

flavor and timing. Some of the movie and

television credits Van Norden has done

include “Gigli,” “ER,” “Caroline in the City” and

many more. Working on “Gigli” was nothing

but a positive experience for Van Norden. “I

had a delightful time on that film. I had a

terrific time working with Ben (Affleck) and

Jennifer (Lopez); they were so sweet to

me,” said Van Norden.

Green is also no stranger to Arizona.

His wife, Tony Award-winning stage actress

Judy Kaye, also performed with ATC in

“Souvenir” and “Lost in Yonkers.”

“My wife has done shows here, I’ve done

shows here in Phoenix, my wife was born and

raised in Phoenix, so until recently I’ve had a

lot of family there,” said Green.

Previously, Green appeared in “Sherlock

Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide

Club” during the 2011-2012 ATC Season.

With “The Sunshine Boys,” the love/hate

relationship is a very unique portrayal of

two men from a certain time period.

“Peter and I are kind of organically

putting this relationship together during the

rehearsal process. It’s a lot of work to find the

balance and to find the truth of the relation-

ship between these two guys,” Green stated.

Van Norden and Green had never met

prior to their work on “The Sunshine Boys,”

although they have many mutual friends,

which made them click on a personal

level. Audiences will get to discover the

Vaudevillian brilliance of “The Sunshine Boys”

in one of the most memorable stage plays by

Neil Simon.

The final show of the Arizona Theatre

Company season will be the Tony Award and

Pulitzer Prize winning drama, "Clybourne

Park." The provocative and clever story puts

a new spin on the story of race and real

estate, based on the events of “A Raisin in

the Sun.” The play will run April 6 through 27

in Tucson and at the Herberger May 2 through

19. Single tickets and season tickets are

available by calling 602-256-6899 or online at

www.ArizonaTheatreCompany.org.


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Lodging: Inspired by the Southwest,

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Here, it’s all about options. Depending on

your budget, number of people and length

of stay, you can choose from the resort’s

casita, junior suite, hacienda and casa options.

Some of the stand-out features include

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No matter which lodging option you

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By Charles Hudson

Named among some of

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a top getaway by Condé

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years running...

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gazing, obstacle courses, and more.

Not planning on bringing the entire

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program that pays homage to the area’s

indigenous cultures through a variety of

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fitness activities at Mii amo spa, which

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delve into your culinary side by attending a

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even exploring different types of tea.

Dining: With a delicious variety of

on-site restaurants and 24/7 in-room dining

options, the food and drinks at Enchantment

are almost as spectacular as the views.

The resort’s signature restaurant

Che-Ah-Chi features an award-winning wine

bar and contemporary American cuisine

infused with Southwestern influences.

Enjoy breakfast or dinner there. Interested

in tasting local cuisine? Tii Gavo, the resort’s

more casual, Southwestern restaurant,

offers up freshly prepared soups and salads,

burgers and flatbreads, tacos and entrees —

enhanced by views of the stunning Boynton

Canyon from the terraces and lounge. Add in

the fact that the restaurant boasts one of

the largest selections of Arizona-made wines

and you have a recipe for a delicious night.

Want to enjoy the view and a light meal?

View 180, one of the newest ventures at the

resort, features light tapas, drinks and —


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you guessed it — a panoramic view from its

unique indoor/outdoor setting. And, if you

head on over to the Mii amo Café, you’ll

enjoy exclusive contemporary, intelligent

cuisine. Each dish there places an emphasis

on fresh, healthy ingredients made from

local and organic sources.

Spa: An experience within itself, Mii

amo Spa is a world-class destination spa

that is open to Enchantment Resort guests

or those wishing to experience an all-inclu-

sive spa experience. The facility, which

houses the café and its own suites for spa

guests, places an emphasis on finding

balance and harmony. Mii amo offers a

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massage, mindfulness, fitness classes and

more — with an emphasis on Native American

traditions and the Sedona environment. It

also is home to a fitness center, library,

studio and indoor and outdoor pools with

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Nobis Makayla Beanie

$40; www.nobis.ca

Darn Tough Vermont's Fang Skis/Ride Sock

$23; www.darntough.com

Vibram Fivefingers Lontra

$150; www.vibramfivefingers.com

Seirus Soundtouch Xtreme All Weather Edge

$79; www.seirus.com

Westcomb Cayoosh LT Hoody

$300; www.westcomb.com

Spyder Fanatic Full Side Zip

$200; www.spyder.com

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Vans Ferra Snowboard Boots

$215; www.vans.com

ThumbDogs

$14.99; www.thumbdogs.com

Bootights

$34; www.bootights.com

Ibex Woolies 220 Crew

$95; www.ibex.com

Incrediwear Shredder Sock

$22.90;

www.buyincrediwear.com

Ramp Sagebrush Snowboard

$349; www.rampsports.com

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THE TYPICAL TEENAGE GIRL spends her

time surfing the Internet, reading about

fashion and celebrities, and singing along to

the latest Justin Bieber jam on the radio.

Dyllan McIntee is anything but your typical

teenage girl; she’s much cooler. I would even

go so far as to say she’s as cool as ice.

In 2009, Dyllan was the Golden West

Champion. In 2010, she placed first at the

Juvenile Girls Competition, and recently

she qualified to compete in the 2013 U.S.

Figure Skating Championship, after placing

third at the Pacific Coast Sectionals. At

the Qualifying, she placed seventh in the

nation. So, yeah, she’s kind of a big deal.

But it isn’t luck that sets this skater apart

from her competition; at only 14 years old,

she is the definition of an athlete, working

every day to perfect her craft, both on

the ice and in the gym.

When you grow up in Phoenix, you

tend to look for ways to keep cool, and the

desire for colder temperatures was what

first drew the McIntee family to the ice rink.

Dyllan was only 6, but her natural talent was

obvious right away. For her seventh birth-

Skating Toward an Olympic Dream

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Dyllan McIntee, a Phoenix teen, proves herself a worthy opponent in theworld of competitive figure skating.

day, she asked her family for lessons, and

she joined the “Learn to Skate” program at

Polar Ice Peoria. Within six months, she had

progressed to the most advanced level

class available, and it became clear that

skating was not just going to be a hobby.

Her mother, Bridget, said they have always

been very careful not to push her. Bridget

said, “There’s a fine line between pushing

and supporting, and we always say that

when Dyllan says she is done, that’s when

she will be done.”

But Dyllan doesn’t seem to want to

take a break anytime soon. Even after the

trip to Qualifyings recently, her family tried

to get her to take a little time off, but she

refused. This was her fourth time at

Nationals, and her mother says that Dyllan

showed “a real sign of maturity. She walked

away knowing more about herself.” Dyllan

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“There’s a fine line

between pushing and

supporting, and we always

say that when Dyllan says

she is done, that’s when

she will be done.”

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wanted back on the ice, and quickly. This

determination and work ethic is clearly a

reflection of the way she has been raised.

Dyllan and her younger brother are

home-schooled, and their father works

three jobs to assure that she has everything

she needs to pursue her dream and that her

younger brother is able to receive all of the

support and physical therapy he needs.

Dyllan’s younger brother has spina bifida,

and despite doctors saying he would never

walk, he was very determined, and now he

stands. Dyllan said, “The most inspiring thing

I can learn from him is that no matter how

impossible the challenge, if you are deter-

mined, you can accomplish anything.”

Accomplishment comes to those who

put in the work, and Dyllan’s schedule is

evidence of a work ethic made of steel.

She spends 21 hours a week on the ice, in

practice or lessons, and 20 hours in off-ice

practice, whether it be Pilates, ballet,

stretching, or other conditioning activities.

Having taken first place in numerous state

and regional competitions, her views are

becoming more and more focused on an

Olympic competition, and anyone who

has seen her double axel would agree that

this young athlete has exactly what it

takes. Dyllan is a normal teenage girl who

enjoys hanging out with her friends, taking

ballet lessons, baking and watching movies

... a normal teen on the fast track to

Olympic recognition.

Accomplishment comes to

those who put in the work,

and Dyllan’s schedule is

evidence of a work ethic

made of steel.

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SPORTS BRING OUT AN UNNATURAL

PASSION in so many individuals. From the

thrill of a touchdown to the camaraderie

of the team, athletes are at their most

driven when they are on the field. During

this heat of the moment, however, is

when the possibility of injury is greatest.

The risk of a sports-related injury is

prevalent beginning the moment a child

joins a youth team and carries all the way

through to the professional level. The trick

is to not fear injury, but rather become

educated on the causes of common

injuries and the necessary steps to assure

safety. Remember: injuries, for the most

part, are preventable. Across ages and skill

levels, here are the most common injuries

and how to prevent them:

SPRAINS AND STRAINS

Possibly the most common of sports

injuries, a sprain or strain occurs when

trauma happens to a muscle or ligament.

Ranging from a minimal pull to a complete

tear, sprains and strains should be treated

Avoiding the Bench

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professionally so the healing process can

begin as soon as possible. These occur

most commonly in the foot, ankle and

wrist. Any sport that involves running and

quick stop-and-go movements make

sprains and strains a little more common.

• Signs of a sprain: Heavy swelling,

tenderness, pain, bruising and instability.

• High risk sports: Basketball, football,

soccer and gymnastics.

• Prevention tips: Wearing the correct

shoes and supportive insoles will greatly

reduce the chance for a foot sprain

or strain in a high impact sport. Taking

proper precautions like stretching during

warm up can also help curb chances of

this injury.

FRACTURES

Typically produced by the same impacts

and falls as sprains and strains, a fracture is

the break in the bone that can be instigated

from a one-time injury — an acute fracture

— or repeated stress to the bone over

time, also known as a stress fracture. Acute

fractures are the most common in impact

sports, while stress fractures are more

likely to happen in long-distance running.

• Signs of a fracture: Sudden and severe

pain, swelling, movement and inability to

place weight on limb.

• High risk sports: Football, basketball

and cross country running.

• Prevention tips: Because acute fractures

are usually due to an impact or fall, injury

prevention begins with using equipment

correctly and learning a sport’s proper

form. Stress fractures are a little easier to

prevent since they occur from physical

stress over time. Listening to your body,

not overextending yourself and choosing

the right equipment (like proper shoes)

will all help in the prevention of stress

fractures.

MUSCLE PULLS

Not quite as severe as a sprain or fracture,

muscle pulls should still be taken seriously.

After an injury, apply ice and rest until the

pain and swelling subside. The ice relaxes

the muscle and helps relieve any spasm,

and it should be applied for about 20

minutes on, then 20 minutes off, over a

few days. The dull ache of a muscle pull

usually disappears within a few days.

• Signs of a muscle pull: Aches and

inflammation.

• High risk sports: Wrestling, football,

baseball, soccer and golf.

• Prevention tips: Warming up and properly

stretching before physical activity is

crucial in muscle pull prevention. Regular

strength training will help keep muscles

fit and more resistant to injury.

KNEE INJURY

Up to 25 percent of all sports-related

injuries are knee injuries, as even everyday

activities are already putting stress on the

knees. When sports are added into the

By Dr. Penny Krich

The trick is to not fear

injury, but rather

become educated on

the causes of common

injuries and the

necessary steps to

assure safety.

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mix, knees are bent, twisted and banged,

making them very susceptible to injuries.

Some of the most common are an ACL

tear and Patellofemoral Syndrome, which

is an injury resulting from the repetitive

movement of the kneecap against the

thigh bone.

• Signs of a knee injury: Swelling, pop-

ping, stiffness, weakness, locking or

inability to straighten.

• High risk sports: Skiing, football,

basketball and track and field.

• Prevention tips: Wear shoes with arch

supports, learn the sport’s proper tech-

niques by listening to a coach and use

the equipment correctly. Wearing knee

braces are a good decision if the activity

has a high likelihood of falls.

GROWTH PLATE INJURIES

Growth plate injuries are the most

concerning among children, as their

bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments are

still growing. Growth plates, areas where

cartilage is still developing, are weaker

than ligaments and tendons. As a result,

injuries to these areas can be much more

serious in children, possibly causing a

growth stunt later in life.

• Signs of a growth plate injury: Inability

to put weight on a certain area and

swelling. A doctor will be able to determine

if the growth plate has been impacted.

• High risk sports: Gymnastics, running

and baseball.

• Prevention tips: Ensure proper daily

requirements of calcium and always wear

the recommended equipment, such as a

helmet or shin guards. It’s also best

to take a coach’s recommendations in

reference to children’s safety equipment

and injury prevention.

Injuries can be frightening and it is

vital to seek professional help when a

major injury happens or if any type of pain

is reoccurring. Listening to a doctor’s

advice is often the key in recovering quickly

and being able to return to the sport,

ready to play again.

Penny Krich, M.D. is a musculoskeletal

radiologist at EVDI Medical Imaging, the

leading diagnostic imaging services

across the greater East Valley region.

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1 Wahoo Balance Smartphone ScaleThe Wahoo Scale keeps track of your weight and BMI over time to

help you achieve your health goals. You can use it as an everyday

scale as well as sync it to health apps on your smartphone to set

different user profiles and goals. The internal memory holds up to

130 weigh-ins so you can sync your phone when convenient. $99.99;

www.wahoofitness.com

2 Hyperice Knee BraceThe Hyperice knee brace is designed for the treatment and prevention

of knee pain and inflammation from strains/sprains as well as other

knee injuries that athletes experience. Its non-restrictive design

allows for a large range of motion with a comfortable fit. The internal

ice cell conforms to the body, maximizing points of contact, and is

sealed tight against leaks. $99.99; www.hyperice.com

3 Bayou Fitness Adjustable DumbbellsThese adjustable dumbbells (BF-0250) eliminate the need for multiple

dumbbells and can be adjusted from 10 to 50 pounds by simply

moving the adjustment knob to the desired weight. They are built

from durable heavy-duty chrome-plated steel and come with two

storage trays. $299; www.bayoufitness.com

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4 Brooks Men's PureFlow 2The PureFlow forms closely with your foot while providing comfort with

minimal materials. With lightweight construction, surprising comfort and

durability, you can depend on these shoes for 250 to 300 miles. $100;

www.brooksrunning.com

5 Merrell Protera VIM SportThis lightweight sports shoe has a glove-like fit, designed for optimal

natural movement via durable Stratafuse technology that eliminates bulky

construction. The low-profile midsole delivers more heel-to-toe ground

contact for increased control and agility. $100; www.merrell.com

6 New Balance W1260This stability running shoe from New Balance is closer to the ground for

better control and is lightweight and cushioned for optimal comfort and

ease of movement. Enhanced with Stabilcore medial posting and dual-sided

T-beam technologies, it provides great support for your arch and gait.

$149; www.newbalance.com

7 Skora BASE ShoesBASE offers a stretch-mesh sockfit with an adjustable X-strap system, elas-

tic heel strap, reflective details and stitch-down construction with an

Ortholite sockliner. This innovative shoe offers an anatomical fit that closely

matches the foot’s shape, as well as a curved section profile in both the

forefoot and heel that allow for natural movement and performance. $110;

www.skorarunning.com

8 ASICS GT 2000A breathable sneaker designed for neutral to sever overpronators with

a synthetic and cool mesh upper. The ComfortDry sockliner provides

cushioning while keeping the feet dry, and the double-layer memory foam

in the collar creates a custom and secure fit. $120; www.asicsamerica.com

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WHEN I HEAR THE WORD “GENESIS,”

three things come to mind: Phil Collins, Sega

and the Bible. The two former haven’t done

a whole lot for me in the last 15 years or so,

and the readings from the good book flash

me back to religion class at my Catholic

elementary school. Each holds a unique

staple in my childhood timeline, to say the

least. Now, thanks to Hyundai, I have a

fourth reason to remember Genesis fondly.

Originally introduced as a concept car

back in 2007, the Hyundai Genesis has

become a heavy hitter in the luxury market,

taking on veterans in the arena such as the

5 Series BMW, Mercedes’ E-Class and Lexus’

GS models. It shouldn’t come as a surprise

given the car’s moniker that it is the first of

many new primo designs Hyundai will be

releasing in years to come. In 2009, Hyundai

revealed the incredibly agile and extremely

comfortable Equus, which has taken full-size

luxury to the next level.

Besides the typical “luxury” car bells

and whistles like leather seats and trim,

plush head rests and plenty of vents and

cup holders, the first thing that caught my

eye was the trunk. If I were ever kidnapped,

this is the trunk I’d prefer to be stuffed in.

As an avid snowboarder, there was plenty of

room for my boots, helmet, jacket, and

duffel bag of food and a change of clothes

—not to mention my board thanks to an

innovative feature that allows owners to

remove the center portion of the back seat

to allow something, like a snowboard, to

stretch out inside the cab without folding

down the entire back seat, thus maximizing

space and vehicle efficiency.

While it is becoming a common trend in

most modern cars, I can always appreciate

the keyless ignition’s safety and lazy day

perks. With the exception of Holmberg’s

Morning Sickness and some KBAQ 89.5, after

a long day, my car radio has succumbed to

Engineering the New Luxury

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Speed and style unite under one hood in the Hyundai Genesis

By I.R. HunthausenPhotos by

Hyundai Motor America

Genesis has become a

heavy hitter in the

luxury market, taking on

veterans in the arena

such as the 5 Series

BMW, Mercedes’ E-Class

and Lexus’ GS models.

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my new iPhone and its immense iTunes

playlist. Like most suckers, I have a three-

foot cable sticking out of my dash’s AUX

input that’s tangled around my parking

brake and the two-week-old cup of coffee in

its holder. Trying to connect that cord to my

phone is maddeningly unsafe to set up while

driving. Genesis allows, via Bluetooth, wireless

streaming of music from a mobile device.

Taking the Genesis out on the road

became more of a cruise than my

typical rambunctious test drive. Victor

Merrihew, one of San Tan Hyundai’s

Genesis “Champions,” accompanied me on

the ride. “Mike [Young] and I are the only two


who are allowed to sell the Equus," he said.

"We were certified last year.”

The training paid off. Victor was like a

walking, talking, enthusiastic version of

Genesis’ Wikipedia page. He knew the Genesis

down to every doorjamb and wheel well.

Impressive, but what I wanted to know is

would he drive it. “Hyundai has come a long

way in the last three or four years. I’ve been

doing this for 10 years,” Victor tells me. "I’ve

worked with Honda, Infiniti, Lexus. I never

thought I’d sell Hyundai, let alone own one.

My wife and I had six Infinities in a row; then

we got her an Azera and she loves it."

The Azera is one of Hyundai’s signature

sedans. “And you don’t have to put premium


fuel in, just basic," Victor continues. "Hyundai

has the best warranty on the market,

insurance costs, and low maintenance. If we

wanted a comparable car with options and

stuck with Infiniti, we would have probably

paid about 12 grand more.”

Like the perks in the Azera, the Genesis

comes with cooled seats and shares the low

insurance rates and, thanks to design

features such as a chain timing belt, cuts

down maintenance considerably.

The Genesis gave me a smooth ride; so

smooth, in fact, that my phone stayed in

place on the center console the entire dive

— rights, lefts and even on and off the free-

way. On the freeway, the Genesis was no dog.

With six cylinders on its side pumping out 333

hp, this puppy can keep up with the pack and

isn’t afraid to flaunt it with a speedometer

rated up to 160 mph. Having driven the

heavier Equus with the 5.0 V8 available in

some Genesis models, I can only imagine the

git-up and go with such a lighter chassis.

Victor and I spent some of the drive

talking about what the import scene was

like a decade ago when you couldn’t drive

more than a few miles without seeing a

giant spoiler on the back of a car or hear the

high-pitched buzzing of a beefy exhaust

pipe. Back then, even Hyundai had a dog in

the fight. The Tiburon was the forerunner

to the Genesis coupe — a chopped-down,

sported-up version of the Genesis sedan.

The coupe sports a 2.0 turbo 270 hp engine

and an optional 6-speed manual transmission

or, for those who want to really get down,

there is a 3.8L V6 that puts out 358 hp.

The future is looking good for Hyundai

with updated designs and brand-new models

coming out in 2014.

HYUNDAI GENESIS 3.8• 3.8L 333 HP DOHV V6 engine• 8-speed shiftronic auto transmission

• 17” alloy wheels• EPA combined estimated 22 MPG

GENESIS 5.0 R-SPEC• 429 HP, 5.0L DOHC V8• Sport tuned suspension• 19” alloy wheels• 0-60 in 4.8 seconds

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WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Saturday’s third round was the largest

attended single round/day in golf history.

Tournament champion Phil Mickelson broke

four records and tied eight others, including

joining Arnold Palmer, Gene Littler and Mark

Calcavecchia as three-time tournament

champions.

Fans were in awe of Mickelson’s 28-under

par performance

Mickelson was an incredible 9-under par on

the par 3s at the 2013 WMPO, breaking the

previous record of 7-under par set by Chris

DiMarco (2003) and Scott Hoch (2003)

In addition to Mickelson and the field’s

record-setting performances, the tourna-

ment also set attendance records during

Friday’s second round (121,901) and

Saturday’s third round (179,022).

Mickelson is the all-time leading money

winner in tournament history with

$3,694,782 in 24 tournaments played.


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BARRETT JACKSON

TOP:

The Bat Mobile original #1 (four total were

built) sold to a local Ahwatukee gentleman

for $4.6 million. The car had been the sole

property of its creator, legendary car

customizer George Barris. The final price

includes a 10% sales commission.

PHOTO BY DAVE BLOUCH

BOTTOM:

Jay Leno was on hand to sell former

President George W. Bush's 2009 Ford

F-150 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew. It was

facilitated by the Gordon D. Sondland and

Katherine J. Durant Foundation and all

proceeds from the sale will go directly to

the Fisher House Foundation, with the

consignment fees waived.

PHOTO BY MICHEAL FADYK




WHEN IT COMES TO SKINCARE, people

spend countless hours of time and energy

finding the perfect products and treatments

to get glowing, healthy results. However, if

people aren’t educated properly on how to

use their skincare, these same products and

treatments can cause skin to become red,

sensitive and irritated, causing more harm

than good. Consider this your “skincare 101”

primer, with the knowledge you need to help

you get glowing skin without any of the

negative side effects.

One common mistake people make that

causes irritation is using products at too

high of a strength. Many people will look at

a product with a 20% active ingredient and

think it will be more effective than a product

with a 10% active ingredient. In the long run

this may be the case, but starting out with

a product at such a high concentration can

actually cause skin to become irritated. By

starting with a lower strength product, skin

can get used to and even eventually accom-

modate some of the potentially irritating

effects of some products.

“If a little is good, then more is better”

does not apply to most skincare products

and routines. For example, I start my

patients on an 8% glycolic product nightly

and after a month, add a 10% product on

alternate nights. Then a month later, I have

them replace the 8% glycolic with a 15%.

This gradual increase in the active ingredient

enables skin to steadily adjust to the poten-

tial irritancy of the exfoliant. If you add a

product to your regimen and find skin

getting irritated, take a night off in

between use. On the off night, be sure to

apply products with calming, anti-inflam-

matory ingredients like green tea, aloe vera

or willowherb.

One more thing to keep in mind when

trying to avoid irritation — if you are consid-

ering an in-office treatment, make sure you

tell your doctor everything you are using on

your skin at home. There are a number of in-

office procedures that can treat a variety

of skin conditions from hyper-pigmentation

to fine lines and wrinkles, and many of them

are non-invasive and have little to no recovery

time. This includes chemical peels, non-

ablative lasers (they only treat the skin’s top

layer) and microdermabrasion.

If you are already using exfoliating

ingredients at home, your doctor can check

that you aren’t overdoing it. After an in-office

treatment, even with no recovery time, skin

tends to be slightly more sensitive, so you’ll

want to pay extra attention to the products

you use. Your doctor will give you specific

Simple Steps toGlowing Skin

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Using the wrong skincare products or even overdoing itwith the right ones can take its toll on your skin. It'stime to take care of your skin the right way.

By Dr. Neal Schultz

“If a little is good, then more

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most skincare products...


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instructions for your skin, but in general I

recommend bland emollients, milk and

water compresses and even over-the-

counter products with green tea, aloe vera

and willowherb if there is any irritation.

No matter how diligent you are in

tending to your skin, at some point you

will most likely experience sensitivity and

irritation. There are a few reliable actions

you can take to soothe and calm skin. First,

always listen to your skin. If something is

causing irritation, discontinue use immedi-

ately and discuss with your dermatologist,

especially if it’s following a treatment. To

instantly calm irritated skin, an easy at-home

remedy is to soak a smooth material (like a

t-shirt or handkerchief) in equal amount

water and skim milk and then apply it

to irritated skin for 5 or 10 minutes. The

evaporation of the liquid causes a cooling

sensation and the protein in the milk buffers

skin. Another option is to use an over-the-

counter 1% hydrocortisone cream or oint-

ment. Lastly, look for soothing products with

ingredients including essential oils like lavender,

tangerine, ylang ylang and calendula extract,

allantoin, green tea, panthenol, cucumber

extract, bisabolol, geranium oil, sage

extract, licorice, and witch hazel.

Neal B. Schultz M.D. is a leading, board-certi-

fied dermatologist and founder of Park

Avenue Skin Care in New York. During the last

30 years of practice, Dr. Schultz developed

the skin care principles that now guide him

and his proprietary BeautyRx Skincare line

(www.beautyrx.com).


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No matter how diligent

you are in tending to your

skin, at some point you will

most likely experience

sensitivity and irritation.

There are a few reliable

actions you can take to

soothe and calm skin.


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balance pH, repair past and prevent future damage.

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skin polishers and dissolving enzymes to quickly

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3 Night Breeze by Arcona delivers oxygen

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4 The Power Performance Pack by R Cooper

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5 Experience dramatic transformation in your

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DENTAL ANXIETY IS VERY REAL, and it

affects millions of Americans. It has been

estimated that almost half of adults don't

even see a dentist regularly. Many of these

people have let fear keep them from

maintaining good oral health.

Fortunately, dental techniques have

taken this fear into account, and many

patients feel that it is easier and more

comfortable than ever to have dental

work completed. Having a dental team

that is good at listening to your concerns

and prior dental history helps alleviate

anxiety as well.

For patients who need extensive

dental treatment, oral conscious sedation

is often an excellent option. My team

routinely sees patients with severe dental

phobia, and we have had great success in

helping them improve their oral health

utilizing this approach. Some of these

patients have postponed dental care for

many years, even though they have been

in pain.

Fear Keeps Many Away From Dentist

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Oral conscious sedation provides a viable option for those who are apprehensiveabout dental work

For patients with severe anxiety who

are in good health, oral conscious sedation

is as simple as taking a small, safe pill that

allows them to relax comfortably through-

out their appointment. Well-trained clinical

team members monitor the patient closely

to make sure that they are comfortable

throughout the appointment.

Often, years of dental neglect are

corrected in just one very relaxed, com-

fortable visit. Many of these fearful

patients begin smiling with confidence and

chewing without pain for the first time in

years after their sedation appointment.

These benefits can have positive, life-

changing consequences for people who

have postponed enhancing their smile or

improving their oral health due to fear.

Most sedation patients feel no dis-

comfort and have little or no memory of

their dental visit. It would be wise for you

to seek care as soon as possible from an

office that is well-trained to minimize your

dental anxiety. These benefits can have

positive, life changing effects for people

who have postponed enhancing their

smile or improving their oral health due

to fear.

Dr. Trent Smallwood, DDS, oversees the Centre

for Contemporary Dental Concepts, located

at 420 W. Warner Rd., Suite 101, Tempe, AZ,

85284. Visit www.CosmeticDentistryAZ.com or

call 480-894-8101 to learn more about advance-

ments in routine and cosmetic dentistry.

By Dr. Trent Smallwood

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Many of these fearful

patients begin smiling

with confidence and

chewing without pain

for the first time

in years after their

sedation appointment.

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