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PublisherJoe Orr

EditorCurt Blakeney

Art Direction & DesignDara Fowler

Managing & Lifestyle EditorLynette Carrington

Associate EditorI.R. Hunthausen

Senior EditorMichelle Talsma Everson

Copy EditorsKatie HubbardJennifer ReisingerScott Verbout

Director of Sales & MarketingKellie Dionne

Photo EditorGene Lower

Advertising DesignJoe Becker, Kristin Moore

Production AssistantVince Van Groski

WebsiteDavid Carrington

Contributing PhotographersMichael FadykTommy KowalskiJohn McMurrayKristin MooreBill Nash

Contributing WritersTony CapobiancoSam ColbyTeresa GardnerLaura HollowayCharles HudsonByron KlineDr. Ronald Moy

AZ Sports & Lifestyle Magazine4537 E. Thistle Landing • Phoenix, AZ 85044480.233.0409 • www.azsal.comTo subscribe or advertise call 480-233-0409 or email [email protected]

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Hello readers! Welcome to another issue of Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine (AZSAL).

Pack your bags people — it's hot out there and we all need a cool vacation or staycation.

AZSAL is taking you to a few places: a couple in-town getaways and one up north. If you

haven't made the trek up to Crown King, Arizona, then put it on your summer to-do list.

You’ll be thankful you visited and you’ll want to spread the word, too. What a cool, quaint

town. Rich in history, great people and the nature is second to none.

We are thrilled to feature two great resorts: the Royal Palms Resort & Spa and the Westin

Kierland Resort & Spa. When you can’t stand the heat, pack your bags and hit the road.

In this issue, we are also proud to feature ASU quarterback Taylor Kelly. He’ll be leading the

Sun Devils as they attempt to challenge for the Pac-12 title. Kelly represents the perfect

blend of speed and passing, along with the leadership skills Sun Devil fans have been craving.

Good luck, kid!

The D-Backs are leading the West Division and Cody Ross has been playing as well as expected.

The Rattlers are going for back-to-back championships this season, and fans hope quarter-

back Nick Davila can bring home the trophy once again.

This summer issue is packed with variety. We’ve got gear, comedy, hot wheels, summer

concerts and even Kevin Kline. The Oscar-winning actor was recently in town for a special

fundraising performance. We hope to bring all our readers everything they expect from

AZSAL and more!

Don't forget to join our “Text

and Win” club for your chance

to win cool prizes. Text “AZSAL”

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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.

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Gear Guide

Good EatsRobbie Fox's Public House and Gringo Star Street Bar in Tempe

MusicSummer Concert PreviewChicago's Summer Tour

TravelRoyal Palms Resort & SpaWestin Kierland Resort & Spa

Wheels2013 Chevy Camaro 2SSTest Drive

Golf Course ReviewStarfire Golf Club in Scottsdale

TheaterActor Kevin Kline

Gear Guide 2Scintillating ScentsOutdoor

Rising StarValley Skateboarder Alana Smith

ComedyStandup Comedian Tom Cotter

Self & BodyTargeting Aging Skin at its Core

FashionAnn Taylor's Summer Line

Fit & TrimBeach Body

On the cover:Sun Devil Taylor KellyPhoto by Steve Rodriguez

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Leading the ChargeAfter a breakout campaign last season, TaylorKelly and the Arizona State Sun Devils look toraise the bar in 2013

Heart and Hustle Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross’ journeyto the Major Leagues is both grueling andrewarding

Throwing it Around with Nick DavilaThe best quarterback in the Arena FootballLeague chats with AZSAL about his careerwith the Arizona Rattlers

An Unexpected Getaway in the Pines Arizona history comes to life in the miningtown of Crown King

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BELVEDERE LEMON TEA CLASSIC HALF & HALF

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Belvedere Lemon

Tea Vodka

• 2 oz. Lemonade

• 2 oz. Sweetened

iced tea

Preparation:Serve over ice and top off with soda water. Garnish with a lemon wedge or mint.

— Recipe courtesy of Belvedere Vodka (www.belvederevodka.com) and Alliance Beverage Distributing Company (www.alliance-beverage.com)

CHILI-RUBBED SALMON ANDGRILLED CORN TOSTADA WITHMANGO AVOCADO SALSAThis is the perfect dish to kick off the summer— it’s light and healthy but with a nice spicyhint. The trick is to not overcook the salmon;do that and you’ve won most of the battlewith this dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 six-ounce salmon fillets

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 freshly cracked black pepper

• 1 14-ounce can black beans

• 1 ear corn, white or yellow, shucked

• canola oil for brushing on corn

• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• 1/2 avocado, diced

• 1/2 cup ripe mango, diced

• 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion

• 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon jalapeño, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

• 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided

• 2 medium-sized corn tortillas

Preparation (serves 2):

Heat grill to medium high. Remove skin from

salmon. In a small bowl, combine chili powder,

oregano, salt and pepper. Generously dust

fillets with spice mixture. Set aside.

Drain beans of almost all liquid, keeping

about 2 tablespoons of the liquid to cook

beans in. Heat beans in saucepan for about 3-4

minutes until they bubble. Using a spatula,

smash beans until they thicken. Season to taste

with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.

Shuck the corn, brush with canola oil and

grill for a total of 5-7 minutes, turning to cook

all sides evenly. Remove from heat and use a

knife or corn stripper to remove corn from

cob. Set aside.

In a small bowl, mix avocado, mango,

red onion, red pepper, cilantro, jalapeño

and lime juice. Set aside.

Cook salmon. Heat half the canola oil

in a large non-stick pan over high. Sear

salmon for 30 seconds and turn to

medium low. Cook about 4 minutes. Turn

fillets and cook about 3 minutes more,

or until still a little pink in the center.

Heat remaining oil in a medium

sauté pan over medium-high heat. Fry

tortillas, one at a time, until golden and

crispy. Remove from heat and place on

a paper towel.

Layer the tostadas. Spread beans on

fried tortillas, then sprinkle grilled corn

over the beans. Add romaine, then

salmon. Top with the mango avocado

salsa and serve.

— Recipe courtesy of “The HopelessHousewife” Erika Monroe-Williams, wife of Arizona Diamondbacks third basecoach Matt Williams. www.thehopelesshousewife.com

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LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES GETS DOWN INTHE DESERT

FAVORITE LUNCH STOP:Jimmy’s of Chicago

ORIGINALLY THE ARIZONA SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (ASCC) untilLucas Oil adopted it, the ASCC is one of only three regional off-road truckseries in the country. It was the first off-road truck series with a sole focuson short-course racing. Since its merger with Lucas Oil, the California andUtah series have been born based on the format originated by the ASCC.

For those not familiar with off-road racing or the ASCC, series directorand president Tim Jones explained it best: “Short course is the cousin tothe Baja truck, longer course stuff, which is in the desert. We are that ... ina stadium.”

There are several distinct divisions in the ASCC. Open to children asyoung as 8, there are the trophy karts followed by UTVs (Utility Vehicle)that include the SR1 division (Modified Rhinos) that former AZSAL cover girlCorry Weller competes in. There are also three buggy divisions, mini and fullstock truck divisions, and a pro division for all the big names in the sport.

“Anything that can run on the desert, we’ll run them on the shortcourse," Jones said. "It’s very affordable to do and that’s our main goal,keep it affordable and a family environment.”

Most event admissions are under $15 and a majority of the entryfees, depending on class, are under $200.

Right now Lucas Oil is working on starting a Northern Nevada serieswith the end goal being, as Jones said, “Basically every region or state willhave a series like the one started in Arizona.”

UPCOMING ASCC RACE DATES:September 7 – Tucson International RacewayOctober 11 and 12 – Lucas Oil Regional Shootout at Lake Elsinore, Calif.November 9 and 10 – Firebird International Raceway (free admission) For more info, visit www.arizonashortcourse.com.

WHEN I WALKED INTO JIMMY’S OF CHICAGO, I left southeast

Gilbert behind and entered what could have been any local

watering hole in Forest Park, Illinois. Whether it’s their rich and

flavorful Italian beef garnished with hot giardiniera or the

thirst-quenching Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale behind the

bar, owners Kerry and Zalena Kersting have been keeping

things authentically Chicago Italian since 2008 — and doing

well. How many Valley eateries can say they attract the likes of

Dick Butkus and Jim McMahon?

The must-have entrée is the braciole, a generous chunk

of tenderized flank steak seasoned and adorned with Romano

cheese all rolled up and cooked in Jimmy’s house gravy (a

robust red sauce) for four hours, then served over a bed of

homemade penne. For a unique dish that tantalizes the

tongue, the homemade cavatelli with vodka sauce is a winner.

It resembles a traditional gnocchi, but with a ricotta filling that

dissolves right in your mouth, combining the creamy bite of

the vodka sauce with the salty sweetness of the cheese. “It’s

our best selling pasta,” Kerry points out.

Jimmy's does pizza Chicago style, thin crust and cut in

squares, prepared with just the right amount of sauce and

cheese, and topped off with an abundance of fixings including

"crumpled” sausage. If you like great Italian food and want

some Midwestern flair with your Chicken Vesuvio or Chicago

Grinder, you have to get to Jimmy’s of Chicago.

3107 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295

www.jimmysofchicago.com— Review by I.R. Hunthausen


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EXERCISE TIPS IN EXTREME HEAT

SUMMERTIME IN ARIZONA can be a difficult time for anyone who enjoys

throwing on a pair of sneakers and working up a sweat outdoors. But

summer doesn’t have to be a bummer. With the proper precautions, it

should not derail your fitness regimen and may even ignite ideas for

new ways to feel the burn.

David Van Daff — a certified personal trainer and the vice president

of business development and public affairs for the National Academy

of Sports Medicine (www.NASMinfo.com) — recommends the following

steps to maintain your fitness routine in the sweltering heat:

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. At least two hours before exercising,

guzzle at least 16 ounces of water. Try keeping a log or use a fitness

app like MyFitnessPal to ensure you are drinking at least eight glasses

of water throughout the day. Other tips to remember: Keep a reusable

jug near you at all times and swap out soda and coffee for water. Not

only will you be hydrated during workouts, but your diligence in getting

enough fluids will translate to more energy in and out of the gym.

2. Eat Your Water. Avoid dry snacks like crackers and pretzels that

leave you feeling parched. Instead, opt for water-packed foods like

watermelon, carrots, celery and berries. In addition to helping you stay

hydrated, these snacks are simply better choices if you are trying to

stay on top of your game.

3. Dress Smart. Aside from staying hydrated, dressing properly for

outside workouts is critical. Avoid dark colors — they tend to absorb

sunlight instead of shielding it — and stay away from anything that is

100 percent cotton or tight fitting. Instead, wear loose-fitting clothing

with synthetic-based fabrics that easily wick away sweat. Synthetic-

based socks are also a must because cotton socks retain moisture,

making feet prone to blisters. Lastly, don’t forget a hat, sunglasses and

a healthy application of sunscreen.

4. Give Yourself a Break. While most fitness enthusiasts want to

exceed their goals week after week, consider kicking your workout

down a notch during the summer months. It takes the body time to

adjust to new temperatures. Pair this with the fact that your body is

working harder during this season just to stay cool in your day-to-day

activities alone. Also, consider taking your favorite outdoor exercise

indoors. A great example — a cyclist taking spin classes instead of

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5. Listen to Your Body. If you pay attention, your body will fire off warning

signals before heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration or any other heat-

related illness sets in. The trick is to not ignore them. Signs to be aware of

include excessive sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, headaches, nausea and

vomiting. If you experience any of these during your workout, find shade

immediately and hydrate.


THREE POINT CHALLENGE

EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 30 MILLION VISITORS flock to America’s most popular national parks.

This summer, though, travelers can skip the crowds and take the road less traveled to see

some of the country’s most stunning sights. The June/July issue of Country— the magazine

for readers who love the land and life of the countryside — unveiled the "Hidden Gems of Our

National Park System," in which readers can view the Top 10 most breathtaking, off-the-

beaten-path parks across the country. Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is

among those selected as one of the country’s most awe-inspiring parks.

Here’s a peek at some of the other parks that made the Hidden Gems list:

• Theodore Roosevelt National Park (ND)

• Virgin Islands National Park (U.S. Virgin Islands)

• Pinnacles National Park (Calif.)

• Canyonlands National Park (Utah)

• Great Basin National Park (Nev.)

To view the rest of the list and the stunning photos of each site,

visit country-magazine.com.

PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK IN CALIFORNIA., Photo by Larry Ulrich and Country Magazine

THE NATIONAL 3 POINT CHALLENGE is coming to a gym in Arizona this summer.The organization supports Jump forEducation Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for higher educationand promotes educational resources.

The 3 Point Shoot Out gives players anopportunity to participate in city level tourna-ments around the Phoenix and Tucson areas.The tournaments run the last weekend inAugust through September 2013. Doors areopen for sponsors and donors to supporttheir community, raise awareness for theneed of scholarships, and promote education.Scholarships will go directly to the tradeschools, junior colleges and universities of therecipients’ choosing. For the 22+-year-old division, scholarships are transferable to eligible recipients.

The National 3 Point Challenge acceptsany and all players: boys, girls, men andwomen ages 10 years and older. A player'sfee for the city tournament is $20 (publicsafety/military personnel receive a 20%discount).

Visit www.3PointChallenge.com for moreinformation, www.JumpforEducation.org orwww.Facebook.com/3pointchallenge or fol-low on Twitter @3pointchallenge.

HIDDEN GEMS OF AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS

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YOUR MOTHER ALWAYS WARNED YOU to "takeyour vitamins." Today, supplement companies aretargeting niche demographics and concerns,including specific body parts. Here are the topones we've tested:

1 • AlternaVites are multi-vitamins that melt on your

tongue — no water needed. They contain 23 essential vitamins

and minerals and are packaged in daily-dose packets, making them easy

to take. Sprinkle them on yogurts, smoothies or directly in your water. They’re

free of sugar, aspartame or high-fructose syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives and contain no major

food allergens. Available in mixed berry flavor. $29.95 (pack of 30); www.alternavites.com

2 • Genesis Today's Pure & Potent Pycnogenol is derived from French Maritime Pine Bark, which

supports anti-aging by promoting skin elasticity and skin hydration. It's been shown to support firmer,

smoother skin and helps counter fine lines and signs of aging. The antioxidants in Pycnogenol are free-

radical scavengers and have shown promise in supporting healthy aging and overall well-being. $29.99 (60

caps); www.genesistoday.com

3 • Gouch! is a uniquely formulated supplement that contains a blend of antioxidants and herbs

that helps promote normal kidney function, support healthy uric acid levels, and promote a

healthy anti-inflammatory response. $29.99 (60 caps); www.reddremedies.com

4 • When athletes talk of “being in the zone,” they’re usually not talking about heart rate —

they’re talking about that place of mental focus, clarity and acuity. In addition to the patented

combination of Acetyl–L–Carnitine and Lipoic Acid, Klean Cognitive contains a synergistic fruit

blend, Alpha–GPC, and a powerful dose of Lutein.

Klean Cognitive supports brain health, so your

mind performs as well as your body. $46 (90 caps);

www.kleanathlete.com

5 • Your body naturally produces three vital

beauty-enhancing proteins: collagen, keratin and

elastin. These diminish with age and sun damage,

resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. Ultra

Collagen Booster from Reserveage Organics

supports the skin’s elasticity and firmness. BioCell

Collagen with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin

replenishes the skin’s proteins and smoothes the

appearance of lines and wrinkles. $39.99 (90 caps);

www.reserveage.com

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IB ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES BALLET ARIZONA’S

2013-14 SEASON — presenting six remarkable programs, including

full-length favorites and Arizona premieres. The 2013-14 season will

demonstrate the virtuosity and artistry of Andersen and the nationally

recognized Ballet Arizona company.

The season will open in October with the highly anticipated return

of the storybook tale of Cinderella, which premiered to sold-out

audiences in 2011. Performed at Symphony Hall with the Phoenix

Symphony, Cinderella combines magnificent beauty, ravishing

costumes, and Prokofiev's ultra-lush score in the retelling of this

popular fairytale.

The holiday season begins in December with the return of Arizona’s

biggest holiday event, The Nutcracker at Symphony Hall with the

Phoenix Symphony for 19 performances. It is a fun-filled, magical

adventure for the whole family — complete with falling snow,

dancing toys, and waltzing flowers. The highlight of the performance

season is the world premiere of La Bayadère, a historic classic newly

staged by Ballet Arizona’s artistic director Ib Andersen and set in

royal India of the past. La Bayadère is a dramatic ballet of eternal

love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice intertwined to tell the

story of Nikiya, a temple dancer, her lover Solor, and the vengeance

that keeps them apart, at least in this life.

This fall, Ballet Arizona will unveil its new home at 2835 E. Washington

St. The facility, more than 10 times the size of Ballet Arizona’s

former home, is designed to be the center for dance in Phoenix. The

$10 million building has seven dance studios, an intimate theater that

seats 299 patrons for performances and community events, a shoe

room that can hold more than 2,000 pairs of pointe shoes, a

dancer’s wing including locker room facilities, lounge, and physical

therapy room, a costume and scenic shop along with artistic, admin-

istrative and support offices. For more info, visit www.balletaz.org.

2013-14 Season Highlights:

Cinderella, October 31 – November 3, 2013

The Nutcracker, December 6 – 24, 2013

La Bayadère, February 13 – 16, 2014

Masters of Movement, March 27 – 30, 2014

All Balanchine, May 1 – 4, 2014

Innovations, May 22 – June 1, 2014

BALLET ARIZONA ANNOUNCES 2013-14 SEASON


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G-Form Xtreme iPhone CaseThis durable iPhone case features proprietary Reactive Protection

Technology (RPT) that reacts upon impact, instantly stiffening to provide

maximum protection at the exact moment you need it. RPT materials

absorb more than 90 percent of the impact energy, then instantly return to

their normal, flexible state once the impact has been dispersed. G-Form’s

reactionary technology allows for a lighter, more flexible cover with a thinner

profile for easy pocket access. $39.99; www.g-form.com

UE BOOM SpeakerMake Some Noise with the UE BOOM, a 360-degree, cylindrical-shaped speaker

that drops bold, immersive sound in every direction. The portable Bluetooth-

compatible speaker has a special acoustic skin plasma coating that makes it

water- and stain-resistant. With the UE BOOM, you can switch songs, adjust

volume and take phone calls from up to 50 feet away. It comes in six different

colors and is designed to sit horizontally or vertically. The speaker charges via

USB and gives you about 15 hours of battery life. $199; www.ultimateears.com

Q3 by Blue AntThe Q3 Premium Smartphone Earpiece

delivers exceptional hands-free operation

for safety and convenience. Using the

latest Bluetooth technology, the Q3

delivers comfort, style and call clarity for

true-to-life conversations. When the

phone rings, responding is as simple as

saying the words "answer" or "ignore." To

make a call, simply say "phone commands"

and the Q3 will activate your phone's voice

dialing feature. $99; www.myblueant.com

Boxxle Wine DispenserWith Boxxle, you still purchase your

favorite three-liter Bag-in-Box wines or try

a new one, bring the wine home and place

the interior bladder into Boxxle. Boxxle

raises the wine up, allowing the spigot to

be above your glass, and automatically

compresses the bag so you get the most

from your favorite wines, all in an attrac-

tive countertop dispenser.

$99.99; www.boxxle.com


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Ecco Track 6 Plain Toe Tie ShoesBe ready for anything the mean city streets can throw your way in this

casual, highly comfortable oxford with serious all-day wearability.

Designed for durability and made from breathable oiled leathers, these

shoes are also 100% waterproof with a Gore-Tex system that keeps feet

fresh all day long. These shoes are designed for comfortable walking

over a range of surfaces. $210; www.ecco.com

Phiaton Moderna MS200 EarbudsSporty carbon fiber materials and

opulent red accents are blended with

remarkable acoustic performance,

powerful bass response and crystal-

clear sound, producing Phiaton's most

elegant yet aggressive earphones yet.

The unique and ergonomic "half in-ear"

design allows users to comfortably

wear their earphones for hours on end.

The earphones' tangle-free oval-shaped

cable includes a built-in microphone for

easy use while you're on the go. $119;

www.phiaton.com

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Shark Sonic DuoThe versatile Shark Sonic Duo isn't a steam mop, nor is it

a steam carpet cleaner. In fact, it doesn't use steam at all,

but uses cold tap water and cleaning solution combined

with a scrubbing action to clean all hard floor surfaces —

including wood, tile, linoleum, laminate and stone floors —

and carpets. It comes with two scrubbing settings to

accommodate different floor care needs. It delivers

clean, shiny floors with a streak-free finish and a routine

maintenance solution for carpets, while being safe for

families and pets. $249; www.sharkclean.com

Lincoln Logs Horseshoe Hill StationSaddle up at Lincoln Logs Horseshoe Hill Station and get ready to ride off onto a

dusty trail. This building set for kids features 83 pieces, including real wood logs plus

a cowboy, horse, roof and door. Sturdy box with lid for storage and portability makes

for convenient cleanup. $19.99; www.knex.com

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Wagner FLEXiO 590 PainterThe FLEXiO 590 is an indoor/outdoor hand-held sprayer

kit for all projects. The X-Boost turbine delivers three

times more power (at 65,000 RPMs) to spray coatings

with maximum control, full coverage and low overspray.

Not only is it more powerful, it is also 50% quieter and

20% lighter than traditional airless sprayers. It produces

a slightly stippled, roller-like finish, perfect for interior

walls. $149; www.wagnerspraytech.com

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Origaudio Epishock SpeakerA revolutionary way to listen to your music,

the Epishock turns any flat surface — table,

counter, bar, etc. — into a booming loud-

speaker. It works with any device that

has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack:

iPhones, iPods, Droids, laptops, iPads and

tablets. Adjust the volume of your music

right from the Epishock. A built-in

rechargeable battery will provide 6+ hours

of play time. Rugged and durable. $24.99;

www.origaudio.com

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Aquverse B17A Water CoolerThe Aquverse B17A is a water cooler with commercial-grade construction and a sleek,

contemporary design. It provides the same heavy-duty framework and internal hardware of

high-end coolers traditionally leased through water delivery companies, but at a significant

cost savings. Its handsome design fits perfectly into any home or office décor, and a

whisper-quiet running sound that will ensure it goes unnoticed. $229; www.aquverse.com

Ninja FryerThe Ninja Professional Frying System uses Fusion Heat Technology, which works

to maintain oil temperature for faster frying with crispier results. You can

actually cook foods 40 percent faster than other fryers. The patent-pending

immersion basket keeps food submerged so all sides are cooking at once,

resulting in evenly cooked food in less time with no flipping and 30 percent less

fat absorbed. $99.99; www.ninjakitchen.com


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Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro Mobile HotspotConnect to your laptop, tablet, or other wireless devices on the go with the

Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot. It will automatically switch between

4G and 3G depending on available coverage by accessing Sprint's Mobile

Broadband networks. That way, you're always getting the fastest data

speeds. With the Overdrive Pro, you can connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled

devices. $119; www.virginmobileusa.com

▲▲▲ iHome iP48 Docking StationIdeal for traveling, the iHome iP48 is a sleek docking station for iPods and

iPhones that also functions as a portable stereo alarm clock radio. While

traveling, you can wake to music from your iPhone or iPod, yet it also features

an input for connecting external audio

devices such as MP3 players,

laptops and CD players.

Operates on AC adapter

or internal rechargeable

Lithium Ion battery. $99;

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W8Fit Wrist CuffsW8Fit apparel and accessories have specially designed pockets that hold

W8Fit weights. Whether it's hitting the gym, running, dancing, playing

sports, grocery shopping, or exploring the outdoors, W8Fit helps keep you

fit and in style. Two pockets on each cuff hold quarter-pound removable

weights; the light fabric is breathable, fast drying and has four-way

stretch. $19; www.w8fit.com

Swiss StaysThere’s only one way to make your favorite

dress shirt look the best it can — with a Swiss

Stays Collar Stay. Swiss Stays are the world’s

first patented, adjustable collar stay —

designed to fit every sized shirt collar on the

market. Swiss Stays create a solid base for

collars, resulting in perfect collar presentation.

Available in PVC plastic, stainless steel and brass, the stays feature pivoting

extensions so they can be lengthened or shortened as needed. $8-$90;

www.swissstays.com

Renny Home Ringer The Renny, a Bluetooth-ready home base ringer, makes sure cell phone rings get

heard and calls get answered. It connects wirelessly to any mobile phone

within a 200 foot line of site range. Renny picks up calls and even announces

who is calling. $99.95; www.rennyringer.com

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After a breakoutcampaign last season,TAYLOR KELLY and theArizona State SunDevils look to raisethe bar in 2013

AT FIRST GLANCE, he may not pass the proverbial “eye test”

for elite starting quarterbacks in college football — he’s

only 6-foot-2. In fact, you could argue that he's neither the

most natural passer nor the quickest quarterback on the

Arizona State roster. But Taylor Kelly is the ideal blend of

passing and speed, and he’s the engine that makes head

coach Todd Graham's high-octane Sun Devil offense run.

He catapulted to the top of the ASU depth chart last

year following a strong fall camp and hit the ground

running in 2012, leading Arizona State to its first winning

season in five years. Kelly capped it off with a dramatic

come-from-behind victory against rival Arizona, as well as

ASU’s first bowl win since 2005. Now, with a full year's

worth of experience under his belt, Sun Devil fans are

anxious to see where Kelly can lead the team next.

It's amazing how quickly things can change in just a

year. At this time last summer, the Sun Devils were prepar-

ing for the start of fall camp, mired in a tightly contested

quarterback competition while trying to adjust to the

demands of their new head coach, Todd Graham. Kelly

entered the offseason a distant third on the Sun Devil

depth chart following an inconsistent spring perform-

ance, prompting many to believe it was just a two-player

battle for the starting quarterback position between

redshirt freshmen Mike Bercovici and Michael Eubank.

Instead, Kelly quickly emerged as the overwhelming

favorite because of his strong command of the Sun Devil

offense and his improved passing accuracy.

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"I've always had a lot of confidence in myself and try not

to pay attention to the media and what other people say,"

Kelly said. "Heading into last summer, my approach was just to

work on my game every single day and give myself a shot in

fall camp. I knew I needed to work on my arm strength and

my footwork. I watched a lot of film and really tried to learn

the offense. The repetition over the summer was huge."

"When I got that call and Coach told me I'd be starting, I

was so excited," he added. "I called my mom immediately, but

I knew I had to stay humble and continue to work hard."

Kelly played his first game as starting quarterback in the

season opener against Northern Arizona, guiding the Sun

Devils to a 63-6 win, and he never looked back. With Kelly at

the helm, ASU finished the year with an 8-5 record and was

the 14th highest-scoring team in the nation, averaging 38.4

points per game. He passed for 3,039 yards, 29 touchdowns

and just nine interceptions, setting the school record for both

passing efficiency (159.88 points) and completion percentage

(67.1 percent), while finishing one touchdown shy of equaling

the school record.

The 6-foot-2, 203-pound redshirt junior was also the

team's third leading rusher, totaling 516 yards on the ground

and providing Arizona State with another multi-dimensional

weapon in its offensive arsenal. Kelly's remarkably efficient

and productive first year as the Sun Devil signal caller helped

vault ASU from the depths of the Pac-12 and back into

contention for the South division title, where they finished

second to UCLA .

"I think the season went well," Kelly remarked. "I have a

lot of playmakers around me and an offensive line that

allows me to play to my ability. I got to learn what Coach

Graham and Coach Norvell were like throughout the season

and how they react to certain things during games, at

practice, and off the field. We built a great relationship as

the season went on and I started to understand how they

wanted the offense to perform."

"It's huge to have that kind of relationship and trust

with your coaches and it's only going to grow more now

heading into our second year together," Kelly added. "Just to

go out there and have the kind of year that we did was a

great experience."

Chris Coyle was one of Kelly’s popular targets. He not

only mentored the soft-spoken quarterback when he first

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"When I got that call and Coach toldme I'd be starting, I was so excited, ...but I knew I hadto stay humbleand continue towork hard."

AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Taylor Kelly was the only player in the stateof Idaho to sign a national letter of intentwith a BCS school in 2010.

• Was the 2009-10 Gatorade Idaho FootballPlayer of the Year.

• Set the ASU record for passing efficiencyand completion percentage in first year asstarting quarterback.

• Enjoys drag racing with his dad during thesummer in Idaho.

receiver last season, hauling in 57 catches, a school record

for tight ends.

“I think his defining moment was in the Missouri game,”

said Coyle. “We hadn't faced a real Division I opponent yet and

the way he was able to take us down the field against an SEC

defense, I knew he was the real deal. I knew he could make the

plays that needed to be made. I was just looking forward to a

good season after that and he definitely performed up to

everyone's expectations the whole year.”

But with last year officially behind them, Kelly and his Sun

Devil teammates have shifted their attention toward preparing

for the upcoming season. Arizona State will play what is

arguably one of the most difficult schedules in all of college

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Sacramento State, who is undefeated in its last three games

against Pac-12 opponents.

The Sun Devils also will host Wisconsin and USC, and will

travel to play Stanford and Notre Dame in the season’s first

five weeks, providing Kelly and ASU an opportunity to make a

name for themselves early in the year.

“It gets us fired up and keeps us focused on our goal,”

Kelly said. “We get the Pac-12 champion, the Big 10 champion,

and a team who played for the national championship last year.

Not to mention USC, who always has a great team, and

Sacramento State. We just have to take it one game at a time.”

Appropriately, the Sun Devil team motto for 2013 is “Any

Challenge,” which is prominently displayed throughout the

football offices on signs and shirts worn by players and

coaches. Graham has also mandated that each player read

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin’s book “Earn the

Right to Win” before the start of fall camp.

A winning record is no longer the goal in Tempe. That’s

already been accomplished. Instead, the Sun Devils have their

eyes set on a division title and a conference championship.

With renewed focus and higher expectations, Kelly and

his teammates began their offseason workouts with the

vigor and poise of a team with its sights set on winning a BCS

bowl game.

“The spring went really well and guys really competed,”

remarked Kelly. “A lot of the guys were coaching each other

instead of just having the coaches coach us. For all of us to

understand what we want to accomplish this year and enforce

that, I think that's huge. It's crazy how our team has come

together as just one unit, offensively and defensively.”

Of course, it’s that Arizona State defense that has been

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offseason. The Sun Devils, who finished second nationally in

sacks and tackles for loss in 2012, are anchored by returning

All-American Will Sutton and Carl Bradford, an explosive hybrid

linebacker who stormed onto the scene last season and,

coincidentally, is Kelly’s roommate.

“It makes our offense so much better,” said Kelly on

facing one of the premiere defensive units in the nation. “I'd

rather go against the best defense every single day than just

some mediocre defense. To have them push us and get the

best looks that we possibly can, from blitzes to coverages and

disguises, they do a great job.”

“And having to block Will Sutton and Carl Bradford helps

our offensive line,” he continued. “You won't see a better sack

duo in the league than those two. Coach Graham is always

calling for blitzes from just about everywhere, so it really

gives us a chance to see and experience everything.”

The pistol formation has been added to the ASU offense

to help counter the aggressive Sun Devil defense, a scheme

suited to match Kelly’s talents. Coming out of Eagle High

School in Idaho, Kelly was heavily recruited by the University of

Nevada — a team known for its pistol offense — to be the heir

apparent to current San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin

Kapernick, who Kelly says he models his game after.

“It's a great formation to disguise where you're going with

the football,” commented Kelly. “It's hard for defenses because

the running back lines up right behind me and can go either

way with it. By using the pistol, it's going to help us out tremen-

dously and be hard for defenses to scheme for us now.”

Of course, another quarterback that Kelly watched and

idolized growing up was fellow Idaho native and former Sun

Devil great, Jake “The Snake” Plummer. At the end of spring

camp in April, Plummer visited the team and met with Kelly

individually to discuss his development as a player and the

importance of being a leader for his Sun Devil team.

“I watched him growing up, mostly as a player for the

Denver Broncos, so to have him come back here and to talk to

him was incredible,” Kelly said. “We spent three hours just

talking about life, football, and the opportunities that he had.

He told me to keep working, continue to grow, and just be

the best that I can.”

“I feel comfortable with it,” added Kelly on becoming the

team’s leader for 2013 and the future. “I experienced it a lot

last year, along with Cameron Marshall, as someone the guys

looked up to. Cam was kind of quiet, but a great person and a

great leader. I learned a lot of things from him and also when I

was backing up Brock Osweiler, just watching his leadership.”

“I think his ability to keep his composure in critical

situations is his biggest asset,” mentioned Coyle on Kelly’s

leadership. “Taylor's sort of a quiet guy, but he's confident in

his ability and confident in his teammates.”

In one year as the starting quarterback, Kelly helped turn

around a Sun Devil program that had spent the last five years

floundering in anonymity. Now it has a new identity and some

new goals. With another strong season, 2013 can be a stepping

stone for future success for both Kelly and the Sun Devils.

While the task may be daunting, don’t expect Kelly to shy away

from the challenge. He’s already hard at work.

“I know I've got to work even harder now,” he said. “The

summer goes by so fast, so I can't take any breaks. I'm in here

every day watching film and trying to get everyone back

before we officially start so we can get those extra reps in

together. There aren't any days off because the things that we

can do this year, it's crazy and the sky's the limit for us.”

"There aren't any days off because the things that we can do this year,

it's crazy and thesky's the limit for us."

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Diamondbacks outfielder CODY ROSS’journey to the Major Leagues is both

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JUNE, MORE THAN 1,200 BASEBALL PLAYERS from both college and

high school were drafted in the MLB First Player Draft. The next step

for these players is to sign the contract, but for some, that’s not an

easy decision. The players drafted out of high school now face a tough

choice: whether to play in college or begin their professional baseball career.

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross had to make that decision in 1999,

when he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers after his senior year at Carlsbad High School

in New Mexico. He chose to start his professional career right away.

"That was my dream," Ross said. “I had a chance to at least go play college baseball

and there were a couple of guys in my hometown that were in the big leagues. So I got

to see that dream firsthand and it was something that I really wanted to strive to do."

But how does someone like Ross choose between college and professional

baseball? College recruiters and MLB scouts both promise different paths. And baseball

is nothing like football or basketball, where college success leads to instant stardom

after draft day. Many baseball players who go straight into the MLB don’t make it past

AA or AAA leagues.

Ross took a chance and decided to go straight to the big leagues. "It was all a

learning experience for me," Ross said. "It's a tough deal when you're 18 years old and

you have to move out of your house and find a place to live. Basically you're on your

own playing rookie ball. It's not like college where there's a coach and everyone telling

you sort of what to do and what not to do. You almost have to learn on the fly in the

minor leagues and you have to grow up fast cause you can make a lot of dumb

mistakes. I've seen a lot of guys that had a lot of talent fall by the wayside because of

the mistakes that they made."

Only the best players make it through the minor leagues. In 2006, Ross finally

latched on to a Major League team, when he and 20 other rookies were brought onto

the Florida Marlins to replace nearly everyone who had been on the team the previous

year. While Ross fought to establish himself as a Major League starter, everyone else on

the Marlins was doing the same.

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"We were all sort of breaking in at the same time," Ross said. "I think we had 21 rookies on the

team out of 25 guys, so we were all in it together and we were all learning. We had fun playing

the game and people always said they could see that."

Ross and his fellow rookies played in Sun Life Stadium, home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins and

the University of Miami football team. The south Florida summers were volatile, full of rain delays

and brutal humidity.

"As a young player," Ross said, "I didn't care. I didn't know any better. I was in the big leagues

and we were playing Major League Baseball, so none of us cared. Looking back now, it's like, 'Man,

I can't believe we played there in that terrible field for so long.' Rain delays, hot, it's miserable.

I know it wasn't fun to sit there and watch us play in the heat and rain."

The 2006 Marlins and Ross grew together.

After four years in Miami, everyone knew what

kind of player Ross was. But the Marlins were

going through a transitional period, and in 2010,

Ross’s career made a transition as well.

Ross was awarded to the San Francisco Giants

on a waivers claim in August of 2010. The Giants

initially claimed him to prevent the San Diego

Padres from adding another quality outfielder to

go with Ryan Ludwick. The Marlins received

nothing in return from the Giants. Ross viewed

this sudden move from his comfort zone as a slap

in the face.

Ross quickly adapted to his change of

environment. He and the Giants swept the Padres

in the last series of the season to win the NL West.

The climax of Ross’ season came in the National

League Championship Series against the two-time

defending league champion Philadelphia Phillies.

The Phillies seemed unstoppable with the three-

headed monster of Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels and

Roy Oswalt, but Ross was confident he could take

them on in the biggest moment of his career. In

game one, he hit two home runs off Halladay, who

was coming off a no-hitter in his first post-season

start. These hits set the tone for the Giants to

beat the Phillies in six games and go on to win

the World Series.


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Ross went from a rookie in Miami to a hero in San Francisco, and his moment of glory in the

2010 postseason capped a decade-long journey from high school to the World Series. The road

was long and challenging for Ross, and many like him who are lured out of high school into the

minor leagues don't make it into the big leagues.

As for Ross, the baseball journey has restarted itself. Now he’s in the Valley trying to win

another World Series with the Diamondbacks.

"It's definitely the perfect opportunity for me and my family," Ross said. "I lived there

[Scottsdale] for the last six years. To be able to call it home and get to play in Chase Field every

day and play with a group of guys like this could not be any better." ▲

AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Growing up, Ross dreamed about being a rodeo clown.

• Ross is one of three active Major Leaguers from New Mexico. The other two are Mike Dunn of the MiamiMarlins and Jordan Pacheco of the Colorado Rockies.

• Ross bats right-handed and throws left-handed, one of the rarest dominant bats/throws combinations inMajor League Baseball history. The only player in the Baseball Hall of Fame with the same combination isRickey Henderson.

• The Miami chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America voted Ross as the 2009 recipient of theMarlins Charlie Hough Good Guy Award.

• Ross joined teammate Brian Wilson and the Giants mascot in a lip-syncing performance with Internet sensation Keenan Cahill. Wilson and Ross hosted "Dynamite: A Fundraiser for Keenan Cahill" during a gameagainst the Florida Marlins on May 25, 2011.

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Throwingit Around

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The best quarterback inthe Arena Football

League chats with AZSALabout his career with the

Arizona Rattlers

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU TAKE A GUY WITH

SHORT BUT SWEET COLLEGE CAREER AND A

MICROSCOPIC NFL STINT? The best damn quarter-

back in arena football.

Arizona Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila started by

leading the University of Cincinnati to its first signature Big

East victory, over #7 ranked and undefeated Rutgers in

2006. Then he lingered undrafted and unwanted in the NFL.

Last year, he led the Arizona Rattlers to the Arena Bowl.

This year, Davila and the Rattlers team have set team

records in every major offensive category. They’ve been

to the Arena Bowl for the last two years, and now they’re

working to successfully defend their title with the best

record in the AFL.

Davila goes one on one with Arizona Sports & Lifestyle

Magazine (AZSAL).

AZSAL: What led you to play arena football?

Davila: Pretty much just the love of the game. My agent

at the time in 2008 knew the coach at Spokane [Shock]

and they gave me a call. I just got done with being with

the [Cleveland] Browns in minicamp.

AZSAL: What did your 2011 AFL MVP award mean to your

career as a professional athlete?

Davila: It was a good feeling but I can't take credit for

everything. Football is the ultimate team sport. I can't

catch the ball and I can't block for myself. So I need those

guys in front of me to block. I need the receivers to make

plays for me. It was nice but I would put back that MVP

any day of the week if we won that Arena Bowl that year.

AZSAL: You make it sound like that MVP trophy is still in

the box.

Davila: [laughs] No, it's right above my son's bed.

By Tony CapobiancoPHOTO BY YEUNG PHOTOGRAPHY/ARIZONA RATTLERS

AZSAL: You and the Rattlers won the Arena Bowl last

year after losing to the Jacksonville Sharks in 2011.

What had to happen between 2011 and 2012?

Davila: I think you have to learn how to lose first before

you can really appreciate winning. We were really close in

2011. It came down to the last play of the game. Me per-

sonally, it just helped out with my effort in the offseason.

AZSAL: Do you believe that the Rattlers are getting the

respect they deserve in Arizona?

Davila: Everybody loves football. A lot of these guys, they

should be in the NFL. There's not too much drop off from

our team to the NFL.

AZSAL: With all of your success in Arena Football, what's

stopping you from playing in the NFL?

Davila: I feel I have the ability to play at that level and play

with those guys and I did in college. When I won the MVP,

the next couple weeks I had to have surgery on my elbow,

so that threw off some of the scouts.

AZSAL: Wouldn't you be more prepared for the NFL

than some of these rookie quarterbacks coming out

of college?

Davila: Coming from outdoor to indoor, the game is so

much quicker, you have to make decisions really fast and

the windows are way tighter for your throws. You don't

have to fire the ball all the time. You can have great

anticipation and touch. That's one thing I think that can

transfer over to the NFL.

AZSAL: Kurt Warner came from the AFL to the NFL; it was

his success with the Iowa Barnstormers that got him

signed by the St. Louis Rams.

Davila: He was a great quarterback because of the Arena

Football League — he said that himself. Arena football

prepared him for the NFL and made him a better decision-

maker and slowed the game down for him because he did

play in arena football. So I think there's some quarterbacks

in this league that are pretty good, and not every NFL

quarterback can come to arena football and be good.

There are a lot of quarterbacks who have tried.

AZSAL: So let's just cross Tim Tebow off the list then

while we're at it.

Davila: It'd be really hard, you'd really have to have

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IF YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF CROWN KING, you’re missing out on one of the best-kept

travel secrets in the state. Whether you head up for a day or stay for a week, you’ll find

more than enough fun things to do. The out-of-the-way, unincorporated town is located

about an hour and 45 minutes northwest of the Valley. Located in the tall pines of the

Bradshaw Mountains, the daily high temperature is usually 10 to 15 degrees cooler than

in the Valley. Go for the weather and fun things to do, but stay for the hospitality and

colorful people who live in Crown King.

Back in 1875, Crown King, originally known as Crowned King, had its first mining

claim, which brought about big changes. A switchback railroad was built to assist with

mine operations and about $2 million in gold was taken from the mine. Although min-

ing operations ceased in the 1950s, gold is still found by local residents, but tourism is

the biggest draw in the area.

The town has withstood a few fires over the years, and the Saloon has stood firm

through every catastrophe. Crown King is raising funds to upgrade its main road

through town. Among other things, Crown King boasts a post office, an antique store,

a general store, a red schoolhouse and a chapel.

BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN GUEST RANCH

The jewel in the crown of Crown King is undoubtedly Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch.

It features four rooms in the main ranch and four cabins close to the creek, which runs

about eight months out of the year. Guest rooms at the ranch are tucked away in lush

gardens full of roses and hummingbirds. Each room is equipped with furniture, a full

kitchen with dishes, satellite television and peace and quiet. Guest rooms are perfect

for singles or couples.

ANUNEXPECTEDGETAWAYin the Pines

RIGHT TOP: Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch is a cool escape in Crown King.

RIGHT BOTTOM: It may not be big, but there is always something happening on Main Street in

Crown King.

PHOTOS BY DEREK BONDIE

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Arizona history comes tolife in the mining town ofCROWN KINGBy Lynette Carrington


If you want a different experience or have a larger group, book

one of the four cabins. Each is only a few minutes’ walk from the main

street of Crown King and offers a private, rustic-yet-comfortable

residence experience. The cabins are fully equipped with heating, cool-

ing, satellite television, full kitchens with dishes, games and everything

you need to feel right at home. Sit on the deck and enjoy the stars at

night, go for a hike in the pines or discover the creek during the day.

Owner Taryn Denyce goes out of her way to ensure that each

guest experiences every fun activity the town has to offer. “Our

guests always have such a great time when they come stay here,” said

Denyce. “There is something here for everyone.”

EVENTS: There is always an event going on in Crown King. Whether it

is a wedding, anniversary, fundraiser, Pony Express reenactment or

barbeque; any weekend you choose to visit, you are guaranteed to

find fun in the town.

Highlights include Wild West Mining Days (July 20), Brews and

Blues Festival (August 17), Crown King Fire Department Dinner/

Dance/Auction (September 28), Trunk or Treat and Halloween Costume

Contest (October 25-26), Thanksgiving Day Potluck and a Christmas

Parade of Lights (December 7). On the weekend of our visit, we were

treated to Wine in the Pines, an annual event benefitting both the Child

Crisis Center and the Crown King Fire Department.

THE PROSPECTOR MALL: If you’re coming up for breakfast or just want

something a little different, you can find it at The Prospector Mall.

Whether you need a special t-shirt, real gold nuggets, knives, dream

catchers or another souvenir, owner Greg Flores will take care of it.

As a former Crown King Chamber of Commerce President, Greg

Flores is always on the lookout for the good of the town. Recently, he

became a certified processor and is now selling his exceptional home-

made salsas under the name of Crown King Farms. Look for them

online soon. Stop for breakfast in the Prospector Mall and don’t miss

the homemade breakfast burritos with Crown King Farms salsa.

GENERAL STORE: The Crown King General Store is always busy and is

a great place to find out exactly what’s going on in town. Stop in for

supplies, cold drinks or souvenirs — you’ll find a little bit of everything

here. The best treat in the Crown King General Store is the home-

made fudge. After trying several samples, we ordered the Chocolate

Rum Walnut, Raspberry Vanilla, Cookies ‘n Cream and Chocolate

Snickers fudge.

Check out the homemade ice cream brand known as Nice Cream

Ice Cream. The naughtily named varieties include Hotty Chocolatty,


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AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Crown King is an unincorporated town andis considered “a living ghost town."

• The Crowned King Mine was the largestmine in the Bradshaw Mountains.

• Local legend maintains that the first claimin the Crowned King group was discoveredby a Walnut Grove school teacher namedJohn L. Taylor who traded it to Place for asaddle (or saddle horse, depending on the version).

• In 1895, the gold mine was turning out$40,000 to $50,000 worth of ore permonth.

• The gold mine was shut down in 1899, butCrown King now thrives as a favorite touristdestination and events hot spot.

BELOW: Homemade meals and gifts galore are available

at The Prospector Mall. PHOTO BY DAVID CARRINGTON



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Buttery Nips, Java Lava Love, The Redhead's Kiss, Black Cherry

Bam Ba Lam and The Dark Side. We’re not saying to visit Crown

King just for the homemade fudge and ice cream, but that’s

exactly what we’re saying.

SALOON: The Crown King Saloon is the oldest saloon in Arizona.

Rumor has it Pancho Villa stopped by when he hid in Crown King.

Then again, everybody winds up in the Saloon at some point. You

can get drinks, grab a bite to eat, dance or enjoy live karaoke. You

enter the saloon through wooden swinging doors, so feel free to

do your best John Wayne or Clint Eastwood impersonation.

THE MILL: The Mill is a large restaurant across from the entrance

to the main street of the town. The large interior and patio often

feature events and live music. It’s decorated with lots of mining

memorabilia and equipment, but the food is really the draw here.

Be sure to try the tender ribs or the chicken nuggets — every-

thing is delicious. Try sitting out on the patio where it’s shady and

cool. Best of all, Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch is only a three-

minute walk away.

THINGS THAT YOU CAN’T EXPLAIN: If you’re a ghost hunter,

Crown King hosts a few otherworldly guests who seem to love

the hospitality of the historic town. According to town residents,

there is a “lady of the night” by the name of Leather Belly who

makes her presence known in the former brothel located above

the Crown King Saloon.

There are also a few spirits hanging around with the distilled

spirits downstairs in the Crown King Saloon. One playful soul

decided to prank AZSAL’s publisher Joe Orr as he sat alone at the

end of the bar one night. With no one in the bar except the

barkeeper on the other side of the building, a loud sound of

crumpling paper materialized right next to Joe without any expla-

nation. Residents say the spirits are continuing to have fun in

Crown King, just like they did in life.

EVENTS CENTER AND THE CROWN KING BUNKHOUSE: Crown

King recently added two new function areas. The new events

center features a large shade canopy, a large grassy area, tables

and lights strung from the trees. It’s the perfect area for

weddings or parties and is conveniently located right off of the

main street. “We’re so excited to know that people have a great

place to have parties here,” noted Denyce.

The Crown King Bunkhouse will soon be completed and is the

perfect place for families, wedding parties or large groups. The

two-story bunkhouse has been totally renovated and has both an

upstairs and downstairs available for rent. Both floors are

completely furnished with kitchens and are perfect for groups of

five to twenty people.

Check with Taryn Denyce at Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch

for fun things to go see in Crown King, including local fire and

radio towers, the Crown King cemetery, the Crown King Mine

Assayer’s house, hiking trails and much more. For additional infor-

mation, visit www.CrownKing.com or call 928-632-4477. ▲

The General Store in Crown King offers suppliesand homemade fudge and ice cream.

PHOTO BY LORIEL MEYN

How the West was really won ... at Crown King'sSaloon, Arizona's longest operating saloon.

PHOTO BY LORIEL MEYN


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FEW PEOPLE ON THE TEMPE RESTAURANT

SCENE have had the staying power and

repeated success that Julian Wright has

had. Although he graduated from the

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at

ASU, he wound up working at Qdoba

Mexican Grill as an assistant manager. In

less than two years, he became Vice

President of Operations for the Phoenix

area developer. Ever since he struck out on

his own, he hasn’t looked back.

Wright’s first venture into restaurant

ownership was Jax Thai Bar, which opened

on Mill Avenue in 2000. Remarkably, the

Thai restaurant/urban lounge made $1.3

million in revenue in its first year. “It was

pretty challenging to conceptualize some-

thing and raise all the money and write a

business plan — three things I had never

done before,” said Wright. “I was never

trained to do any of it and I just had to

figure it out.”

Wright has since sold off Jax Thai Bar

and added new restaurants to his Tempe

empire. The AZSAL crew and I got a

chance to see what Wright’s restaurants

had to offer.

Robbie Fox’s Public House is an Irish-

themed restaurant with a menu that

combines traditional Irish favorites with

seafood entrees. Executive Chef Damian

Thompson hails from Maryland and

received his culinary training at the Art

Institute of Fort Lauderdale. His coastal

connections explain his mastery of

seafood. Our favorite appetizer was the

Mussels and Chips combo. The white wine

sauce paired exceptionally well with the

mussels, and the thick-cut garlic fries were

a great accompaniment. The Irish Smoked

Salmon was also a melt-in-your-mouth

delight. We suggest trying Robbie’s

Loaded, Piled-High Fries topped off with

corned beef — they put an Irish-twist on

an American dish.

Chef Thompson does his state proud

with flaky, flavorful Maryland Crab Cakes.

Likewise, traditional Corned Beef and

Cabbage was every bit as satisfying as it

should be in an Irish restaurant. We singled

out the Jamison BBQ Ribs as our favorite

entrée. A bit tangy with just a touch of

spice, it was truly the standout dish.

Robbie Fox’s features daily specials,

and Chef Thompson takes advantage of

them to flex his culinary muscle. “I like the

atmosphere here and the creativity that I

can have with the menu,” he told us.

Gringo Star Street Bar is the newest

restaurant in Julian Wright’s empire. Gringo

Star has an interesting concept, pairing an

urban bar (complete with current video

game systems and vintage arcade games)

with open, relaxed seating areas and dual

bars. This setup appeals to any age group.

The most surprising thing is the small,

The Mighty Mogul of Mill

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By Lynette Carrington

Robbie Fox's Public House640 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 120Tempe, AZ 85281www.RobbieFoxs.com

Gringo Star Street Bar501 S. Mill AvenueTempe, AZ 85281www.GringoStarStreetBar.com

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It’s soda, not beer, and not many places

carry it, but at Gringo Star, it’s great all by

itself or mixed with your favorite spirit.

“I think I have a good idea of what

works down there,” Wright said of his Tempe

restaurants. “I have fun contributing to

the ever-changing personality of down-

town.” He also loves the opportunities for

co-branding between his restaurants and

the fact that they are all close to each

other. The other Wright restaurants that

grace the Tempe area are La Bocca Urban

Pizzeria + Wine Bar, Handlebar Tempe and

Modern Margarita. With each restaurant

success, Julian Wright ascends higher on

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inviting menu with prices that won’t break

the bank. Gringo Star is a partnership

between Wright and Stephen Sperry,

Sonny Thurman, and Hartley Rodie

(American Junkie), Ryan Jocque (Pussycat

Lounge), and Chad Landau (Smashboxx).

Gringo Star may not have a fancy

menu, but the food is just as hip as the

music selection. The Sweet and Sour

Shrimp is lighter than you might expect,

but has just the right amount of zip. The

Smashed Burger boasts caramelized

onions, white American cheese, pickles and

Thousand Island dressing and can easily be

shared by two people. We loved the

Chicken Gyro served with cucumber,

yogurt, tomato and mint in a traditional

Middle Eastern style on slightly crisp pita

bread. The drink prices are easy on the

wallet and if you’re craving something

different, be sure to try the Ginger Beer.

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IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE A MUSIC

FAN in the Valley. Over the next few

months, insanely popular bands from pop

to metal to country will be performing at a

venue near you. To give you a taste of this

musical awesome sauce, we’ve collected six

of our faves. To learn more about each

show, visit www.livenation.com.

Bruno Mars, Moonshine Jungle World Tour

July 31, 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center

Oh, Bruno ... he’s the heartthrob of women

everywhere — a romantic crooner who still

manages to stay cool and relevant. As part

of his second worldwide tour, he’s coming

to the Valley to promote his second studio

album, Unorthodox Jukebox. At this show,

he’ll be joined by British musician Ellie

Goulding. Book tickets now, or you just

might be “Locked Out of Heaven.”

Tim McGraw

Aug. 10, 5 p.m., Salt River Fields at Talking

Stick, Scottsdale

Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill are country

music royalty. This summer, he’ll be at Salt

River Fields singing numbers from his latest

album, Two Lanes of Freedom, and, of

course, some fan favorites from his impres-

sive career. McGraw is the third-best-selling

country artist of all time, and seeing him

in concert is on any country music fan’s

musical bucket list.

Must-see Music Acts

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By Michelle Talsma Everson

BRUNO MARS

THREE DOORS DOWN

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BACKSTREET BOYS

Daughtry, and 3 Doors Down

Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Comerica Theatre

Currently working on their fourth album,

Daughtry — led by front man Chris

Daughtry of American Idol fame — will

team up with 3 Doors Down for this one-

of-a-kind show. With 20 million albums sold,

3 Doors Down has been active in the music

scene for more than 15 years and plays

more than 300 concerts a year. You don’t

want to miss this rockin’ performance.

Black Sabbath

Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center

Dubbed “pioneers of heavy metal,” Black

Sabbath — yes, with Ozzy in tow — will per-

form a sure-to-rock-your-eardrums show at

US Airways Center. Last month, they

released their 19th studio album, titled 13,

and the show is sure to feature songs from

that album, plus their classic hits. Together

again since reuniting in 2011, this is one

must-see performance for any metal fan.

Backstreet Boys: In a World Like This Tour

Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., Comerica Theatre

Call them a boy band if you want, but the

Backstreet Boys have some major star

power. They’ve sold more than 130 million

records worldwide, making them one of the

world’s best-selling music acts. Their latest

album, In a World Like This, is slated to drop

July 30. This year also marked their 20th

anniversary ... now we feel old.

fun. with special guests Tegan and Sara

Sept. 10, 8 p.m., Comerica Theatre

The band behind hits like “We Are Young,”

“Some Nights” and “Carry On,” fun. won

two Grammy Awards this year and the

successes keep coming. Led by singer Nate

Ruess (who is from Arizona!), fun. is

embarking on a world tour that’s sure to

be sold out. Known for their overall cool-

cat-ness and indie-rock flair, the boys of

fun. know how to have a good time and

perform an amazing show. Trust us, you

won’t be disappointed.

Fall Concert PreviewHere are some awesome concerts tolook forward to as the weather coolsdown. Visit www.livenation.com for infoon these shows as well.

Rascal FlattsSept. 12, 6 p.m., Desert Sky Pavilion

Keith Urban: Light the Fuse TourSept. 29, 7 p.m., Desert Sky Pavilion

Josh Groban: In The RoundOct. 9, 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center

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CHICAGO IS JUST ONE OF THOSE

BANDS — you don't necessarily know the

names and faces of band members, but you

instantly recognize their infectiously catchy

tunes. How about "Does Anybody Really

Know What Time It Is?," "25 or 6 to 4,"

"Saturday In The Park," "Beginnings," "Just

You 'N' Me," "If You Leave Me Now," "Old Days,"

"Baby, What A Big Surprise," "Hard Habit To

Break," "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" and "You're

The Inspiration." Yea, you know the songs.

With their distinctive horn-centric

sound, Chicago is the first American rock

band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades.

Their numbers are staggering: more than

100 million in record sales, 21 Top 10 sin-

gles, five consecutive Number One albums,

11 Number One singles and five Gold singles.

An incredible 25 of their 34 albums have

been certified platinum. Former President

Feelin' Stronger Everyday

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Chicago continues to tour after six decades of makingchart-topping music

By Charles Hudson

With their distinctive

horn-centric sound,

Chicago is the first

American rock band to

chart Top 40 albums in

six decades.

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Bill Clinton hailed Chicago as one of the

"most important bands in music since the

dawn of the rock and roll era."

Chicago has toured every year since

the beginning — the band has never missed

one year. Now in their 46th consecutive

year of touring, Chicago is planning a tour

stop in Phoenix at the Celebrity Theater on

August 10. The current lineup includes

original members Robert Lamm on

keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on

trumpet, James Pankow on trombone and

Walt Parazaider on woodwinds, as well as

new members Jason Scheff on bass and

vocals, Tris Imboden on drums, Keith

Howland on guitar, Lou Pardini on keyboards

and vocals, and Wally Reyes on percussion.

"We love playing in front of people,"

said band member Lee Loughnane, one of

the original six members of Chicago. "The

music itself and the pleasure that we get

for playing it for our fans is the reason we

have been able to do this for so long. It's

amazing, that if you consider all the bands

that were around in the 70s and 80s, it is

astonishing that we're still around, when


many of those bands aren't. It is really a

testament to our music. The music resonates

with generation after generation."

So who does Loughnane admire,

among today's contemporary artists?

"I like Bruno Mars," he said. "I like what

he's doing. He's incorporating the newer

stuff with melodies. He's making full songs.

I applaud him for bringing back melodies."

For more information on Chicago's

tour stop in Phoenix, visit www.celebritythe-

atre.com or www.chicagotheband.com. ▲

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ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA, a

Destination Hotels & Resorts hotel, feels less

like a hotel and more like a sprawling Spanish

Colonial estate subtly divided into smaller

residences. Your stay here feels like a

vacation in Italy or Spain, with Camelback

Mountain serving as a majestic backdrop.

Privacy abounds in this world-class resort

that is enveloped by stately palm trees,

vibrant bougainvillea, citrus trees, bubbling

fountains and reflecting pools.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa was built in

1929 as a winter retreat for Cunard

Steamship executive and financier Delos

Cooke and his wife Florence. It was opened

to the public as an inn 20 years later in 1948.

Different areas of the resort have been devel-

oped and Royal Palms Resort and Spa now

features 119 guestrooms, casitas and villas.

Lodging: There is a room of every type

at Royal Palms. The last of the major

renovations was done on the Valencia

Casitas in 2012. They are a great choice for

those seeking a romantic getaway or extra

privacy. The casitas are finished in an updated

style; they’re less rustic and more modern,

yet still reflect the rich colors of the Spanish

Colonial palette.

There are four private villas, each

boasting a front and back patio and an

entirely unique design. These villas are fur-

nished in a traditional style, with ceiling

beams brought in from Spain, antique

benches from Spanish mansions and vintage

doors and gates.

The “Manor of Taste” package includes

luxury accommodations with a complimentary

room upgrade during the time of booking, a

$25 credit at the Alvadora Spa and breakfast

for two (up to $40 credit).

Dining: T. Cook’s is the signature restau-

rant at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Named

for the second owner of the property,

Thomas Cook, T. Cook’s is always at the top

of food critics’ lists. At the time of our visit,

T. Cook’s was undergoing a major renovation.

The newly remodeled T. Cook’s will open

Timeless Desert Oasis

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Your stay here feels like a

vacation in Italy or Spain,

with Camelback Mountain

serving as a majestic

backdrop.

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September 9, 2013. T. Cook’s will feature a

menu developed by Executive Chef Paul

McCabe, an Arizona native.

Each Wednesday until T. Cook’s

reopens, be sure to check out Test Kitchen

Wednesdays, where Chef McCabe will

preview his culinary innovations for the new

restaurant. While T. Cook’s was being

renovated, we visited the temporary, yet

extremely convenient and picturesque,

Cervantes Bistro. We tried the Jidori Chicken.

The roasted chicken breast and thigh were

served with fingerling potatoes, peas and

carrots with a savory chicken gravy. Our

favorite entrée was the Scottish Salmon, a

melt-in-your-mouth flavor symphony served

with haricot verts, almonds, shallots, ginger,

frisee and orange segments.

Cervantes Bistro’s drinks are just as

engaging as their main courses. We tried the

Grapefruit Basil Martini with a raw sugared

rim. Don’t miss ordering a Sazerac, which

includes six-year-old sazerac rye whiskey,

absinthe, Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters.

The desserts are outstanding and include

creamy homemade gelato, crème brulee

with fresh berries and a white chocolate

cheesecake that is unlike any other. We will

anxiously wait to see what other sensations

Chef McCabe debuts at T. Cook’s.

Spa: Added to the resort in late 2002,

the multi-level Alvadora Spa features an

entire menu of pampering and treatment

services for the face and body. It also

includes a full hair and nail salon.

Various styles of massage are available,

including Aromatherapy, Reflexology,

Lymphatic, Shaitsu and Deep Tissue. Spa

Director Glorianna Wood toured us through

the relaxing spa. “I think our massages are

our most popular treatments,” she said. “We

can also customize couples treatments.”

The spa’s indoor and outdoor treat-

ment rooms, massages, facials and

hydrotherapy treatments are the perfect

addition to any stay at Royal Palms Resort

and Spa. The Acqua Dolce Room is a totally

private treatment room featuring Vichy

showers and is often the first choice of

couples on a romantic getaway. Other


couples rooms offer massages and facials.

The spa staff can provide treatments in

guest rooms or poolside.

Palette to Palate: Artwork of various

mediums is showcased at the resort to

complement the flavor of the style and

architecture. New artwork is rotated in

throughout the year, and live art demonstra-

tions take place each Friday night. In

September, the live demonstrations will

move to Thursday nights to coincide with

downtown Scottsdale ArtWalk.

Students taking classes at nearby

Scottsdale Artists School also receive a

special treat from Royal Palms Resort and

Spa. Those who take classes and stay at the

resort will have their tuition paid for by Royal

Palms Resort and Spa.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a special

Valley experience that only this property can

offer. Guests are whisked away on a blissful

journey of history, architecture, art, relaxation

and culinary delight executed in the finest

fashion at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Begin

your journey at www.royalpalmshotel.com. ▲

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THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA is

a blissful sanctuary of comfort and ambiance,

where service, amenities and entertainment

are taken to a new level. The second you step

inside the majestic and spacious lobby, you'll

know you're in for a royal treatment. The

lobby features artwork by Arizona artists,

numerous interpretive plaques, and historical

photos that provide insight into Arizona's

cultural and natural history. Most striking are

the floor-to-ceiling windows on the back wall

that expose stunning views of the Kierland

Golf Course located just behind the resort —

a great spot to watch spectacular desert

sunsets over the mountains.

This four-diamond resort, located in the

heart of the Kierland shopping district, is a

wonderful destination for couples, families,

golfers and business travelers.

Lodging: The sprawling resort features

732 rooms, 55 suites and 32 casitas. Guest

rooms are roomy and comfortable, deco-

rated in warm desert tones and appointed

with all the extras one would expect from a

four-star resort. A private balcony or terrace

is available with every room, some offering

magnificent views of the lush golf course

and sweeping mountain range. The rooms

feature Westin's signature Heavenly Beds,

providing a comfortable sleep on incredibly

comfortable pillow-top mattresses, and

Heavenly Bath with separate tub and shower,

dual showerhead and spa-quality bathing

essentials. All rooms feature HD flat-screen

TVs, two dual-line speaker phones with voice

mail, oversized desk with task lighting,

high-speed Internet (surcharge), coffee

maker (with complimentary Starbucks) and

mini-bar (fee).

Dining: There are eight dining and

lounge options available at the resort. The

premier eatery is Deseo, which showcases

the culinary mastery of James Beard Award-

winning chef Douglas Rodriquez. Deseo

dishes out Nuevo Latino cuisine from a full-

exhibition kitchen. Nellie Cashman's Monday

Club Café offers casual dining for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. With an emphasis on locally

Scottsdale's Desert Crown Jewel

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Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is an unrivaled luxuryoasis nestled in the Sonoran Desert

By Charles Hudson

The second you step

inside the majestic and

spacious lobby, you'll

know you're in for a

royal treatment.

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

6902 E. Greenway Pkwy.

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

(480) 624-1000

www.kierlandresort.com

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grown produce, Chef Eric Strong's menus

carry a Southwestern-Mediterranean flair.

The Sunday brunch is spectacular, highlighted

by an omelet bar, a seafood bar, and creative

dishes served up by the chefs.

Located in the lobby's plateau level, the

Rim Lounge serves up specialty cocktails,

premium tequilas and an award-winning

selection of wines and vintage cigars. The

Waltz and Weiser Saloon is a handsomely

appointed watering hole that hearkens to

Arizona's Wild West roots — serving up a

wide selection of beers, scotches and bour-

bons. J. Swilling's Pool Bar & Grill lets guests

grab a cocktail or a bite to eat when poolside.

The casual Edies Range House serves up

breakfast and lunch for golfers. The

Brittlebush Bar & Grill, located at the Kierland

Golf Course, features an innovative gastro-

pub experience with a Scottish influence.

Coffee Flats & Snowbowls is perfect for a

morning latte and pastry.

Recreational Activities: Westin Kierland

Resort & Spa spared no expense to create a

water paradise in the desert. The resort's

Adventure Water Park boasts 575,000

gallons of water fun including a family pool,

two hot tubs, a 110-foot waterslide and a

900-foot-long lazy river. The most thrilling

water attraction is a boarding simulator

called the FlowRider. Its waveform is a propri-

etary composite membrane ride surface

that is designed to absorb the energy of

impacts. What that means is you can wipe

out, and get right back up, and ride again and

again. Start off by body boarding, then

graduate to the surfboard. Staffers are on

hand to help with the experience.

Located adjacent to the Adventure

Pool and shaded against the Arizona sun,

the “OK Corral” provides hours of fun with

activities like lawn chess, basketball, game

tables, and RC Car Race Tracks. The resort

also features tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness

center and an award-winning Family Fun

program to keep the little tikes entertained

while dad and mom are golfing or taking in

the spa.

Every evening at sunset, a Scottish

bagpiper plays haunting melodies around

the resort's Dreamweaver's Canyon fire pit.

If you want to leave the property, the

resort is within walking distance of Kierland

Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, two

upscale malls that provide plenty of trendy

shopping options and killer restaurants.

Spa: Agave, The Arizona Spa, is a

heavenly retreat designed to rejuvenate

the mind, body and spirit. The 15,000-

square-foot spa boasts 20 treatment

rooms (including one for couples), a full-

service beauty salon, studios for movement

classes and a juice and smoothie bar.

Traditional Native-inspired treatments include

massages, facials and wraps — some incor-

porating the area’s native agave plant, used

to impart the benefits of its moisture-rich

qualities. Separate men’s and women’s

locker rooms each include their own

whirlpool, sauna and steam room. The spa

also features its own private heated pool,

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YOU CAN’T BLAME THE 80s PUNK BAND

The Dead Milkmen for writing a song called

“Bitchin’ Camaro." For almost half a century

the Chevrolet Camaro has been at the head

of the field in American pony cars. Whether

you’re looking at the legendary Z28 or the

iconic IROC-Z, Camaro has been able to

reinvent itself more times than Madonna

without going Mickey Rourke on us. Take the

latest incarnation that blew plenty of minds

after Transformers hit theatres in 2007 and

Bumblebee introduced the fifth generation

Camaro to the masses. Who didn’t want to

sport that fine lined beauty?

Now in it’s third year the fifth-gen is

going yard on the competition. It’s got a

bigger engine and more horsepower than

the Mustang and costs almost $10,000 less

than the Challenger SRT8. While keeping

things stock the Camaro is a safe bet — in

more ways than one.

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro received

a five-star safety rating in every facet of

the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration’s New Car Assessment

Program. This marks the first time a car has

scored that well. Chevy has taken preemptive

measures to keep drivers safe before, during

and after a collision. A traction control

system powered by StabiliTrak Electronic

Stability Control System keeps the car

maneuverable in worst-case scenarios.

Complementing this system are some

seriously hardcore brakes that I tried out at

a full gallop. “I think I need to put on my seat-

belt,” were AZSAL publisher Joe Orr’s exact

words as he sat shotgun with me on the

ride. Six standard airbags were at the ready

had I felt a little too cavalier, while OnStar

was on standby, prepared to put me in

contact with emergency help responders.

Fortunately, I’m not as rash as I used to be.

The relatively fuel-efficient 6.2-liter V8

engine offers a combined 18 miles per gallon.

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The Chevy Camaro 2SS Coupe is sporting some seriousold man strength

By I.R. Hunthausen

The 2013 Chevrolet

Camaro received a five-

star safety rating in

every facet of the

National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration’s

New Car Assessment

Program. This marks the

first time a car has

scored that well.

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Not bad for a car that rocks a zero to 60 time

of 4.2 seconds. The Camaro handles great

too. I turned off the traction control and

floored it around a 90-degree turn getting a

little sideways, but the quick and responsive

steering made holding my line seamless.

From the outside, the Camaro has

some of the sexiest lines you could ask for.

The front end alone gives a confident grin

from fender to fender. Sleek side skirts

complement the ample back end. Like I said,

sexy, however, I like my cars with a little

more on the inside. The interior of the SS is

unabashed in its aesthetic appeal, with

leather trim, deep bolstered seats, and an

absolutely bad-ass heads-up display that

projects your tac and speedometer directly

on the windshield in front of you.

Unfortunately, the cockpit is small and the

designers had to choose looks over visibility,

which is apparent when checking blind spots

and reversing — though the back-up cam


AZSAL FAST FACTS• In the 1982 film Fast Times at

Ridgemont High, ForrestWhittaker’s character Jeffersondrives a 185 horsepowerCamaro Z28.

• Word on the street is a modified 2011 Camaro has beenbuilt to resemble the originalPontiac GTO 1969 Judge.

• In the 2007 film Transformers,the autobot Bumblebee startsoff in the movie as a moody1977 Camaro, but “transforms”into a 2009 Camaro. The carwasn’t released to the publicuntil after the movie.

• Chevy based the name Camarooff the French word “cama-rade,” which translates to comrade or companion.

• Code name "Panther." That wasthe secret call sign Chevy gavethe Camaro before officiallynaming it the "Camaro."

• To date, Camaro has still outsold its greatest competitor,Mustang.

does help out a bit. Then again, what do we

buy these muscle- bound titans of the road

for anyway? To hang out in and relax? Of

course not. It’s all about the image baby. So,

I can’t throw the Camaro under the bus just

because of some hot but questionable

design choices. I would be happy to throw it

in my garage however.

2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2SS COUPE

• 15 mpg city/24 mpg HW

• 6.2 liter V8 SFI with 426 horsepower

• 420 lb.-ft. of torque

• 6-speed manual transmission

• 5-star safety rating

Special thanks to Mike Cook at Freeway

Chevrolet. Ask him for a test drive.

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2013 4RUNNER LIMITED 4X4 V6The 4Runner is Toyota's brawny mid-sized

SUV, with a body-on-frame design and the

personality of a pickup truck.

Under the hood: The 4Runner Limited

is equipped with a 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower

V6 paired to a five-speed ECT-i automatic

transmission. The test version came with a

full-time, multi-mode 4x4 drive train (with a

locking center differential) and A-TRAC

traction control system to distribute driving

force to any wheel in contact with the

ground, to nimbly handle the toughest of

terrains. The Limited 4X4 has impressive off-

road and hauling capabilities — maximum

towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Fuel

economy matches many car-based SUVs

with an EPA-estimated 17/21 mpg

city/highway for the 4x4.

Inside: A posh leather-trimmed interior

is elegant, functional and comfortable with

all the creature comforts of a luxury car.

Standard is Toyota's Display Audio system,

blending navigation, Entune multimedia

system (a collection of popular mobile appli-

cations), XM Satellite Radio, HD Radio and

integrated backup camera display.

Price as tested: $38,955

2013 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED FWDToyota engineers nailed it with the fun and

lively 2013 RAV4, a small crossover SUV that

drives better, rides smoother, handles with

better precision and is quieter than the

previous generation.

Under the hood: The RAV4 is powered

by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, which

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THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT STARFIRE

GOLF CLUB. The scenery, challenging yet

conquerable holes, price, convenience and

all those trees (I’ll explain later) make playing

Starfire a pleasant golf experience. It may

not be the finest course you’ve ever played,

but you’d be hard-pressed to find a better

course for a better price … anywhere.

Situated in north central Scottsdale,

Starfire features three 9-hole courses with

plenty of variety — thanks to Arnold Palmer,

who designed the “King” course in 1988 and

redesigned the “Hawk” and “Squire” courses

to give golfers more water and sand to

negotiate. You can’t be bothered by water

when you play Starfire. On “King” alone, six

of the nine holes have some configuration

of water — some bordering on island-type

greens. A favorite is the par-3 fourth with a

beautiful view of the McDowell Mountains

looming above the waterscaped green.

While the course is manageable in

terms of length (I played from the women’s

tees on “King” and “Hawk,” which totaled

5,084 yards; 5,630 from the whites), the par

3s were uncharacteristically long and a bit

challenging. Three of the par 3s measure

203, 197 and 232 yards. Starfire, overall, is

short enough to be a very comfortable

course, especially for women, who are not

big hitters. Some big bashers could almost

drive the green on “Hawk’s” third and seventh

par-4 holes where distances range from 288

yards for women to 319 for men.

The course is mostly level and has gently

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and smooth putting surfaces. Some holes

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for part of the game. On all par 4s and 5s,

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and direction. Four sets of tees are available

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Starfire are in particularly good shape.

Now, about those trees. The course is

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Starfire Golf Club offers

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lined with mature eucalyptus, pine and

cottonwood trees. While trees normally

present problems for golfers, the fairways

at Starfire are not so narrow that the

abundance of trees wreaks havoc on the

scorecard. On the contrary, the trees are

welcome relief along the way providing

shade from the hot desert sun. Although

playing in 100-plus-degree temps, we never

felt hot — thanks to the trees that seemed

to be positioned perfectly for shade every

time we parked the golf cart.

During the summer, Starfire Golf Club is

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Starfire is more than just a golf course.

It’s a full-service clubhouse with a pro shop,

meeting and banquet rooms, an outdoor

terrace, and the Scottsdale Grille restaurant/

lounge offers full menus for breakfast and

lunch. We ordered huevos rancheros and

the Classic Breakfast accompanied by fresh-

squeezed orange juice. Delish! Scottsdale

Grille supports local farmers, producers and

artisans. This summer, Scottsdale Grille

offers seasonally-influenced dining events

during the week.

Starfire Golf Club offers more play for

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Starfire Golf Club offers a stellar golf

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NO OTHER ACTOR MOVES BETWEEN STAGE

AND SCREEN as eloquently as Kevin Kline.

As a distinguished mastermind of theatre

and film, the Juilliard alum has continually

captured the hearts and imaginations of

fans and colleagues alike. In June, Kevin Kline

made a special appearance at Mesa Arts

Center in the one-man play “He Who Plays:

An Evening of Shakespeare,” benefitting

the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s

Education and Guest Artist Programs.

"The Guest Artist Program is the

lifeblood of our company,” said Jared Sakren,

producing artistic director of the Southwest

Shakespeare Company. “Our education pro-

grams are second-to-none in the state of

Arizona. We have schools getting up and

driving five hours from distant corners of

the state and California to see our 10 a.m.

matinees along with schools from down the

street. We send teaching artists into the

schools, produce support materials and work

closely with teachers to help them achieve

state standards. These two programs are at

the core of who we are and there is no other

organization in Arizona doing what we do."

Kline’s show featured excerpts from

“Henry V,” “Othello” and “King Lear,” among

others. In between each segment, Kline

spoke of Shakespeare’s brilliance with the

written word and how early actors worked

with the challenging material. He also shared

some funny anecdotes from his own years

in theatre.

“I’ve done this a few times before. In fact,

I was in Mesa a little over a year ago,” Kline

mentioned. “I did a version of ‘An Evening of

Shakespeare’ that I had done with Meryl

Streep and we reconfigured it for three of

the actresses who were regular performers in

the company at Southwest Shakespeare.”

He Who Plays: An Eveningof Shakespeare

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Actor Kevin Kline’s one-man show at Mesa Arts Centerbenefits Southwest Shakespeare Company


... we were overwhelmed by

the depth of performance

insight that Kevin Kline

shared before, during and

after his one-man show.

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To wrap up his performance, Kline

graciously indulged the sold-out crowd in an

hour-long question and answer session. He

stated that he was considering taking the

show on the road to various colleges and

performing arts schools, and Mesa was the

test market for his show before moving on

to New York. Thunderous applause ensued.

Transitioning from stage to film could

have been unnerving, but Kline received

some solid industry pointers when he

appeared in the feature film “Sophie’s

Choice” in 1982. “There was a fear that

everything I had learned from ten years of

stage acting was somehow not applicable;

that film acting was another beast altogether

that had be tamed,” Kline said. The lead

actress and director helped smooth the way.

“Luckily, Meryl Streep and the director,

Alan Pakula, helped me in ‘Sophie’s Choice’ to

get over and actually synthesize all my stage

work with how it is in film acting. Pakula said,

‘Think of filming as a rehearsal, as if we’re

rehearsing a stage play,’” recounted Kline. “By

filming that in a piecemeal fashion, you are

trying it in a variety of different ways, which

he encouraged me to do. One had to obvious-

ly put one’s absolute trust in the director to

choose the right take, which I am happy to

say occurred with Alan. After a couple of

weeks I adjusted to that process.”

Obviously, the process worked well —

Kline is now a successful screen actor in addi-

tion to being a stage actor. Next, he will join

Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and

Michael Douglas for the bachelor-party-

themed film “Last Vegas.” The group of 60-

somethings takes their friendship to Sin City

when their last remaining single pal decides

to tie the knot. “Not a single one of us had

worked with any of the others until this

film,” Kline noted. ”I had met Bob [De Niro]

and Michael [Douglas] over the years on

occasion and Morgan [Freeman] and I shared

the same agent for about 25 years, so it was

great to finally all work together. Speaking

for myself, I had a great deal of fun. The

director, Jon Turtletaub, was a wonderful

sort of a ringmaster and it made the

process fun for all involved.” The tagline for

the film is “It’s Going to be Legendary.” With

four acting legends starring in the film, how

could it not be legendary? “Last Vegas”

opens November 1.

All of us at Arizona Sports & Lifestyle

Magazine were overwhelmed by the depth

of performance insight that Kevin Kline shared

before, during and after his one-man show.

We will eagerly await his return for future

performances on behalf of Southwest

Shakespeare Company. To find out more

about Southwest Shakespeare Company, visit

www.swshakespeare.org. To see the current

schedule of shows at Mesa Arts Center, go to

www.mesaartscenter.com.


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AZSAL FAST FACTS

• The 30th anniversary reunionof the film “The Big Chill” willbe celebrated at the TorontoInternational Film Festival inSeptember 2013.

• The 1997 film “Fierce Creatures”was made with more than 20cast and crew members from“A Fish Called Wanda,” the filmfor which Kevin Kline won hisOscar in 1989. The same majorperformers all reprised theirtitle characters, but the filmwas not a sequel and was unrelated to the events in “AFish Called Wanda.”

• Kevin Kline has done 20 playstogether with Jared Sakren.They attended Julliard togetherand also performed in an off-campus “coffee house” theatre troupe.

• New York Times theatre criticFrank Rich once declared KevinKline “The American Olivier,”referring to Sir Lawrence Olivier,who is known for his masteryof Shakespearean theatre.

• Southwest ShakespeareCompany is based in the Valley and calls the Mesa ArtsCenter home.

(L-R) Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas star in "Last Vegas" in theaters November 1, 2013.PHOTO COURTESY OF CHUCK ZLOTNICK ©2013 - CBS FILMS

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ONE OF ALANA SMITH’S early childhood

memories is watching the X Games on TV

with her dad. “I saw the skateboarding on

the X Games and said, ‘I want to do that,’”

she recalls. By age 7, she got her first

skateboard and, this past May, she earned

a silver medal in the Women’s Park skate-

board division during the X Games in

Barcelona. The most impressive part?

She’s only 12 years old.

How did this pint-size skateboarding

wonder make the leap from X Games fan

to silver medalist? It’s a progression that

seemed almost natural, according to Alana

and her mom, Ryonna Smith.

“I knew at 18 months old that she was

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Ryonna says. “Before skateboarding she

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boarding anyways!”

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Valley skateboarder Alana Smith becomes the youngest athlete to medalat the X Games

Alana says that her mom was the first

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when it was evident that she was a natural,

the whole family got on board to support

her. Now, just a few short years later,

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Alana and her crew — which includes other

talented young skateboarders Jagger and

Jett Eaton, and Trey Wood — are home-

schooled in an effort to maximize the time

they spend practicing their sport. Alana

and her closest friends skate at Kids That

Rip in Mesa.

Because of her big win in Barcelona,

Alana was recently named the “Youngest

Athlete to Medal at the X Games” by the

Guinness Book of World Records. Despite

the accolades, she emphasizes that it is the

X Games experience that stands out to her.

“The X Games were great,” she says,

adding how she got to see tourist attrac-

tions and joked that she and her mom kept

getting lost. “The venue was amazing; it

was my first time overseas.”

While the X Games win was big, it

certainly wasn’t Alana’s first time breaking

records or winning awards. This past April,

she placed 59th against 200+ male

competitors at the Phoenix AM. And late

last year, she became the first female to

land a McTwist in competition. The mile-

stone move happened at Exposure 2012,

an all-women’s skateboard competition in

California. “It [the day she landed the

McTwist] was the best day of my life,”

Alana says.

When asked what it’s like to compete

in a “guys’ sport,” Alana comments, “I don’t

really think about it anymore, it’s just what

I do.” Still, the tween-aged athlete wants to

encourage other girls to skateboard and

hopes to break some barriers while she’s at

it. “I’m always talking to young girls,” she

notes. “There are not too many skateboard

events for girls.”

“I think she wants to inspire other girls

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When it was evident that

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that anything is possible and to never give

up,” Ryonna adds.

When looking toward the future,

Alana says she plans to be “skating until I lit-

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a professional career as a skateboarder —

she’s obviously well on her way — she also

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YOU'RE BACKSTAGE, AND THE HOST IS

ABOUT TO ANNOUNCE YOUR NAME. You're

going on! Your heart races with each breath

as your mind runs over each bit. “Don’t screw

up,” you say to yourself, trying to ward

off the fear of bombing, or worse, crapping

your pants. Looking past the unforgiving

audience, the hecklers and the drunks, you

know this stale microphone, reeking of the

opener’s halitosis and poorly timed jokes, will

lead you to glory … if you can kill it!

That's what just about every start-up

comedian goes through the first time they

get on stage. Tom Cotter had those same

fears. “I had stage fright. I literally got acne

and diarrhea three days before my first

show, open mic night at a local club,” he said.

Twenty-five years later, finally a successful

comedian, those feelings are behind him. But

his success didn’t happen overnight. “I went

at it for longer than what most people would

consider reasonable,” said Cotter.

To get as far as runner-up on “America’s

Got Talent,” Cotter knew he did something

right. He can at least validate all the long days

on the road in dingy clubs perfecting his

craft — a total devotion to his stand-up. Not

many men or woman have that kind of

stamina. “I’ve been at this for 25 years, so I

feel like I stepped in leprechaun droppings or

unicorn poop or something, because I got

very lucky. For this to happen at this stage in

my career has been an unbelievable oppor-

tunity. Most people would have bailed,”

Cotter said.

Before my proud days as publisher of

AZSAL magazine, I tried my own hand at

stand-up. So, I know how hard it is to break

into comedy. Performing many times on

stage at venues like the Improv, the Celebrity

Theater and Hollywood’s Comedy Store.

Let's just say, I gracefully bowed out after a

few years. Cotter has paid his dues in the

business. Talk about dedication! I’m a wuss by

comparison! Like any pilot will tell you, taking

off is the hardest part of the journey. “I

graduated college and was pre-law. I said to

my dad, ‘I have to get this comedy thing out

of my system’ and that was it I never went

to law school and have been doing [comedy]

for almost three decades now.”

Cotter grew up in Providence, R.I. as

the youngest of six kids, with both parents

working in the medical field. He now calls

Stony Point, N.Y. home with his wife Kerrie

Louis, also a standup comic, and his three

sons. “There aren’t many comedy couples.

It’s very difficult,” he said. It was hard for

Cotter, a family man, to be on the road. He

missed plenty of school plays and Little

League games over the years. Now that his

kids are older, it’s less of an issue. “This past

No Stage Fright Here!

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Comedian Tom Cotter proves that being a successfulstandup comic takes time ... and no fear

By Joe Orr

“I’ve been at this for

25 years, so I feel like

I stepped in leprechaun

droppings or unicorn

poop or something,

because I got

very lucky...”

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summer [the kids] were right along with

me,” Cotter said.

Before coming in second on “America’s

Got Talent,” (“Let’s be honest; I lost to a dog

act in front of nineteen million people,” said

Cotter), he had plenty of television success.

He appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay

Leno,” “Last Comic Standing,” “The Late Late

Show with Craig Ferguson” and even had a

Comedy Central special in 2003. Cotter also

appeared in commercials for McDonald's,

Doritos, Pepsi and more.

Having a television career is great, but

most comics strive to be stage successes

who make audiences fall out of their chairs

with laughter. Cotter always had that dream.

“When I was little, I used to sneak albums of

Richard Pryor and George Carlin into my

room and listen to them in the basement

where my parents couldn’t hear. I could do

Richard Pryor’s ‘Live on the Sunset Strip’

from start to finish,” he remembered.

Early in his career, Cotter described

himself as a comic who wanted to be “a

living god in comedy.” Over the years his

goals may have changed, but Cotter was

always addicted to comedy, though his road

to comedy stardom was long and hard. “It’s a


AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Cotter was the first comic toreach the finals on “America’sGot Talent” in eight seasons. “I credit that to the arrival ofHoward Stern,” said Cotter.

• Cotter’s father is a retired neurosurgeon with six kids,none of whom followed hisfootsteps into medicine. “Hepaid for all of us to go to private school and now hisyoungest talks about his genitals on stage. He must beproud of that.”

• Cotter and his wife, Kerrie,have worked together on different projects including“Two Funny,” a reality show on Women’s EntertainmentNetwork.

• As a kid Cotter played hockey.His father gave him his sister’swhite figure skates, masked inblack shoe polish, for Tom’s little league hockey try-out. “I was laughed off the ice andtraumatized for years.” WhenTom confronted his dad aboutthe figure skates, his fathertold him they were the newestRussian hockey skates and heshould be lucky to have them.

brutal job with constant rejection. There’s no

job security. All my friends are on Wall Street

or doctors,” Cotter said. The payoff is worth

the work, he thinks. “There are times on

stage when I’m amazed that I’m getting paid.

[Being on stage] is such a high for me. I’m

addicted to that high. You can’t get that in

finance.”

Tom Cotter will be at Stand Up Live

from August 23 to 25.

Stand Up Live50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003,www.standuplive.com

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THE WEATHER IS HEATING UP FAST

and whether you are a sun worshipper or

not, your skin is likely being damaged. Why?

Because in addition to the harm caused by

UV rays, our complexions also age because

of pollution, poor eating habits, and other

environmental factors that wreak havoc on

delicate skin. How do you get rid of the

dreaded wrinkles, lift that sagging jaw

line, lighten those pesky dark spots and

reinstate that vibrant, glowing complexion

of your youth?

Thankfully, the remedy no longer

requires needles, incisions, or expensive

lasers. In fact, most of those procedures

only conceal the damage, rather than

treating the cause of aging and skin

damage at its core. Imagine a stain in the

carpet. Sure, you can cover it with a rug,

but the damage is still underneath. That is

what we do when we simply nip, tuck and

poke our way to youthful-looking skin.

However, recent advancements in anti-aging

research have revealed better solutions for

damaged or aging skin.

The number one culprit causing those

wrinkles, spots and drooping skin is DNA

damage. When you expose yourself to UV

rays and other environmental pollutants, you

often compromise the delicate structure of

your DNA. When DNA becomes damaged or

broken, the skin, in turn, is affected. It

becomes less resilient and more at risk of

developing potentially fatal skin cancers.

While a broad-spectrum sunscreen is

absolutely essential to a healthy skin routine,

it alone is not enough to stop this DNA

damage completely. And slathering on a

bevy of antioxidant-rich serums and elixirs

likely won’t help either. In order to protect

against DNA damage and its side effects,

you should use DNA Repair Enzymes, which

are clinically proven to dramatically improve

signs of premature aging and also reverse

pre-cancerous lesions.

However, a flashy product laced with

DNA Repair Enzymes is not enough. Seek out

serums with a high concentration of repair

enzymes and use it daily in addition to your

broad-spectrum sunscreen. When applied

immediately following sun exposure, these

potent enzymes are proven to reverse

damage, which means fewer wrinkles,

greater elasticity and a healthier complexion.

Damaged DNA is not the only thing

working against your complexion. Thinning

skin can also worsen the skin’s appearance.

Thin skin can develop as a result of damage

or as an inevitable symptom of growing older.

This condition has a tendency to produce a

Targeting Aging Skinat its Core

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How to keep your skin looking young in the Arizona sun

By Dr. Ronald Moy

The number one culprit

causing those wrinkles,

spots and drooping skin is

DNA damage. When you

expose yourself to UV rays

and other environmental

pollutants, you often

compromise the delicate

structure of your DNA.


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graying or lackluster appearance, and also

leads to wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged

pores and facial drooping. While there are

tons of lotions and treatments designed to

stimulate new collagen production or tem-

porarily plump skin, only epidermal growth

factors are clinically proven to thicken skin.

Particularly in Arizona, where weather is

drier, the use of epidermal growth factors

can effectively maintain and regain the skin’s

youthful resiliency and health. For best

results, choose a barley-derived human

epidermal growth factor, as opposed to

bacteria-based growth factors. By choosing

an entirely plant-based growth factor, you

get a more stable, potent and effective

avenue to thickened skin.

A desert summer requires even greater

dedication and damage control than other

climates. For particularly sunny areas,

remember the four R’s: renew, reflect,

replenish, and restore.

• Renew involves cellular turnover, or exfoli-

ation. If you don’t slough off the dead skin

and residue regularly, you cannot receive

the optimum results from any other prod-

ucts you apply — they will not absorb

fully. Using a gentle exfoliating wash,

preferably one with a glycolic and amino

acid blend, will help dissolve daily buildup

and will prepare skin for other products.

• Reflect alludes to broad-spectrum pro-

tection. Regular application of sunscreen is

one of the single most important ways to

protect your skin. Look for sunscreen with

an SPF of at least 30 and preferably

infused with micro-fine zinc, which will

scatter and reflect harmful UV light.

• Replenish makes use of DNA Repair

Enzymes to correct already damaged skin

on a daily basis. Apply a high concentration

of repair enzymes daily and nightly, or at

least apply each time you are exposed to

UV rays or urban pollutants.

• Restore the youthful appearance of

your skin by reprogramming it to behave

like it’s young again with epidermal

growth factors. These growth factors

thicken skin and restore young-looking

skin for those already experiencing signs

of premature aging.

If your skin is properly protected using

the right products and ingredients, there is

a strong chance you will never require

invasive procedures or treatments. By

focusing on why sun damage and other

environmental factors affect the health

and appearance of skin, you can treat the

problem at its source. Take care of your skin

and don’t let this Arizona summer put a

speck on your skin.


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AZSAL RECOMMENDEDSKINCARE PRODUCTS

1 Tri-Peptide Cell Activator — a revolutionary

anti-aging serum from Enza Essentials — is clinically

tested to improve fine lines and wrinkles. Using the

healing properties of apple stem cells to firm and

moisturize, it evens skin tone and prevents

pigmentation. $150; www.enza.com

2 Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Night Cream

enhances your skin’s nightly repair process. Designed

to protect your skin’s natural lipid barrier, it will help

reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

while helping to noticeably reduce visible sun

damage. Wake up with intensely hydrated and

replenished skin. $34.95; www.sibubeauty.com

3 Growth Factor Serum by DNAEGF Renewal

contains epidermal growth factors (EGF) that work

to counteract aging skin by stimulating collagen

production. It works by accelerating the growth of

healthy skin cells. In simple terms, EGF literally gives

you thicker skin. Skin glows, texture is refined, pores

look visibly smaller, and younger, fresher skin

emerges. $145; www.dnaegfrenewal.com

4 Stemáge is a three-step skin rejuvenation system

derived from adult human mesenchymal stem cells.

A Nano Cleansing Gel with Nanosilver gently cleanses

the face, a Cellular Therapy Serum rejuvenates skin

with the proprietary active ingredient, MDFc19, and

a Cellular Therapy Fluide moisturizes and exfoliates.

$49.95; www.stemageskincare.com

5 derma e’s Deep Wrinkle Reverse products with

Peptide Plus include a serum, moisturizer and eye

crème. Products are fortified with anti-aging

antioxidants and the powerful peptides Matrixyl

and Argireline to deeply moisturize the skin and

improve resilience, tone and texture. $100;

www.dermae.com

6 Perricone MD Firming Neck Therapy contains

a combination of highly advanced and potent

Phospholipids and Tocotrienols to help tone, tighten

and form a barrier to increase the appearance of

skin's overall elasticity and thickness. Nourishes and

hydrates skin. $98; www.softsurroundings.com

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ANN TAYLOR HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN

for its upscale fashion and for representing

smart, savvy women who know exactly what

they want. Ann Taylor’s summer collection

offers an array of beautiful clothing for the

office, beach and beyond.

This summer, pops of bright color

show up throughout the collection. Pinks,

oranges and greens make an appearance as

subtle accents or bold statements. “This

season, we’ll see a lot of color-blocking, from

greens and blues to oranges and pinks, as

well as mixing florals with patterns,” said

Arlena Pordoy, style expert for Ann Taylor.

“Mixing prints and patterns is most

effective when maintaining sleek and chic

silhouettes, such as patterned skinny crop

pants with a color-blocked blouse.” Peplum

tops and skirts are big in the Ann Taylor

summer collection, along with floral lace,

paisley prints and sheer fabrics to add

dimension to skirts and blouses.

This summer’s style inspiration can be

described as a dream vacation to the south

of France. Art, runway shows, European

travel and architecture all influence the

styles. “The women you see on the streets

of cities across the country are powerful

and pulled together and at the same time,

feminine and pretty,” stated Pordoy. To

achieve that end, Ann Taylor has found its

ideal brand model in Golden Globe-winning

actress Kate Hudson.

“Ann Taylor is thrilled to expand and

continue the partnership with Kate Hudson.

Kate instantly connected with the Ann

Taylor look, including many of the dresses in

the collection, wearing them with confidence

and natural style,” said Pordoy. “This year,

Kate Hudson has also developed a capsule

collection for the brand that recently

debuted on May 22 as part of the new

summer collection.”

Ann Taylor’s brand is a reflection of a

powerful, confident, feminine woman. The

days of the business suit “uniform” are

Easy, Breezy Style for Summer

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“The women you see on the

streets of cities across the

country are powerful and

pulled together and at the

same time, feminine and

pretty” ... To achieve that

end, Ann Taylor has found

its ideal brand model in

Golden Globe-winning

actress Kate Hudson.

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gone. With Ann Taylor, woman can have

chic, professional pieces that express

individuality but still conform to life’s every-

day demands.

“Our clients love that we offer timeless

yet relevant fashion. The new collection

focuses on modern fits, fabrics and colors. By

adding details like textured prints and patters

in rich colors, the collection reflects the sea-

son’s fashion trends yet remains enduring for

seasons to come,” Pordoy explained.

It’s easy for trendy clothing to become

outdated. But Ann Taylor’s classic pieces will

last seasons and years to come. “Ann

Tips and Tricks for SummerAccessories

Make a statement with your jewelry that

will complement your individual style. “Every

woman should choose accessories the

same way they choose clothing,” said jewelry

designer Allison Lauren. “They should look for

pieces that flatter their body type, match

their lifestyle and fit the occasion for which

they are dressing.”

Layering necklaces and stacking bracelets

are hot trends this season. Try mixing and

matching colors and styles to get a personal-

ized look. “Choose an earring whose shape

differs from the shape of your face. If you

have a longer, thinner face, avoid wearing long

or oval earrings. This will only make your face

look even narrower. Instead, wear a rounder,

more textured earring to complement your

features,” Lauren said.

Accessorize correctly for the occasion.

Chunky, bright pieces are fun for a girl’s lunch

date, but switch to sophisticated, dainty

pieces for the evening.

To find your perfect jewelry, visit

www.AllisonLauren.com.

Taylor’s product selection is all about wear-

able, versatile clothing that seamlessly

transitions from desk to dinner and work-

day to weekend,” Pordoy noted. “The product

assortment has expanded, with an evolu-

tion from a suiting focus to versatile

separates while still maintaining the quality

for which Ann Taylor is known.”

Women want to feel that they have

infinite possibilities and with Ann Taylor’s

summer line, they truly have them. Visit Ann

Taylor at Chandler Fashion Center or the

new concept store at Scottsdale Fashion

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AS AN EXERCISE AND POST-REHAB

SPECIALIST, I am always asked: “What can I

do to get into great shape quickly for pool

season?” Like anything and everything, it

takes time, hard work and dedication. The

human body is made up of opposing forces

(for every push there is a pull); therefore, I

recommend you train on a regular basis. I

picked five things that an average Joe can

do to get ready for summer.

1. Pushups

strengthens and tones chest,

shoulders and triceps

2. Pull-ups

strengthens and tones back and biceps

3. Abdominal pikes

strengthens and firms the abdominals

4. Low back hyperextensions

strengthens and tones the low

back region

5. Alternating lunges with weights

tones and strengthens the entire

lower body

In addition to doing these five simple

exercises, drink plenty of water (half your

body weight in ounces). I also recommend

doing at least 20 minutes of cardio, keep-

ing your heart rate in the fat-burning zone:

220 minus (age x 0.70). And as always, eat

plenty of veggies and lean meats, keeping

your calories within your ideal metabolic

range (your weight x 12).

For more information, contact SamuelColby at www.exercisesos.com.

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