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The day after the world ends may entail scav-enging for food and a fresh supply of water. The day after a wedding may entail massaging and soaking your dancing feet. And National Forgive-ness Day, now renamed Day After “Do Whatever You Want Day” for this buzz writer, may entail a whole lot more this coming June 26.

“Do Whatever You Want Day” will most likely consist of eating an entire chocolate cake because it looks seductively good in that storefront win-dow. The day after will likely include lying on a sofa, attempting to recover from a painful food coma. In that food coma, you may ask your body for forgiveness, pleading to the food gods that you will never indulge in that much cake again.

Ever said something about your girlfriend’s un-fl attering dress? Beg, I mean grovel, for mercy on Day After “Say Whatever You Want Day,” reminding her of the power of honesty... and of forgiving someone. If that doesn’t work, a piece of that chocolate cake may just do the trick. What girl would turn down chocolate cake?

Flooded the kitchen with soap suds because you wanted to see what would happen? Ask for forgiveness from your roommates on Day After “Try Whatever You Want Day” while also convinc-ing them to have a soap sud fi ght.

Attempt the impossible, the foolish, the silly and the stupid because Forgiveness Day is right around the corner.

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COMMUNITY:Mental health and wellness tips are explored in Jordan’s online column.

MUSIC:Check out a new Records We Missed on Miike Snow’s Happy to You.

MOVIES & TV: If it caused a stir, Ben is writing about it. Check out his column on contro-versial cinema.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:U of I is home to hundreds of intriguing RSOs; learn about them all in Corinne’s new “RSO of the week” column, online this week!

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Can’t make it to a baseball game in a real stadium? Make a batch of tiny hot dogs and cracker jacks, crack open a can of beer and lean back on the couch to watch the game on TV.

I think the best part of sum-mer is the part where you come up with all the things that you want to do during

your three month brain vacay. Pretty much ev-erything is accomplishable in a three-month time span. Conceptualizing and fi nishing your magnum opus? Better put that at the top of your list since that’ll be fi nished in no time. Training for the Iron-man? Pffft. Should that even be on here?

Sometimes, the best laid plans of mice and men go awry. The beach bod you’ve been telling yourself you’re going to have by the beginning of June...well, the beginning of July is still good, right? Somehow, time quickly slips away and July 4th has come and gone, and summer is pretty much over. So you’ve really got to kick into high gear and get cracking. Better save yourself the effort and just start freaking out now.

If you are like most of the people who set out for summer with hopes and dreams, then you probably know what I’m going to say next. The worst part is when you actually have to plan a way to do all the things you wanted to do. Do you honestly think you can swim for fi ve miles, then bike 112 miles and run a marathon? Let’s be hon-est with ourselves here. Maybe you should just start with a 5K.

Take road trips for example. It’s so easy to say, “Hey! You know what we should do this sum-mer? Go on a sweet road trip to California!” But realistically, there’s a lot of planning involved in a cross-country road trip, like fi nding a car to drive for thousands of miles, paying for gas, hotels, food, places you want to see and visit and then the return. Even cataloguing those things to plan out is laborious.

As it were, I’m currently planning my own road trip for the summer and have already realized how boring plans are. Spontaneity clearly has the up-per hand in fun-ness levels. But, we have to sleep somewhere, so I guess I should probably make hotel reservations at least.

Whatever you’ve got planned on your to-do list for the summer, or your “this is the summer I will fi nally...” list, there’s still time! Carp that diem while you still can!

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Yikes» Sticky Fingers: have you ever had that sensation when you

realize your fingers are slightly sticky and you have no idea where the sticky came from? of course you have — we were all children once. it’s kind of like a mix of horror, disgust and mor-bid curiosity. they gross me out. Usually, i run around with my hands out and fingers sepa-rated in an effort not to touch anything else whilst pondering my disgust until i can find the nearest sink and soap dispenser. then comes the questions: firstly, what made your hands sticky? if you were eating a handful of Jolly ranchers all at once and decided to remove them from your mouth to hold while having a conversation, that is less gross than mysterious sticky, but it’s still gross. Keep that shit in your mouth. or if you spill soda all over yourself. Go wash your hands, fool. But what if you just get sticky fingers? Where did that come from? WhAt did that come from? Jinkies. then, think about for every second you leave your hands sticky, the more bacteria and nasty crap you’re attracting. Sounds like conjunctivitis to me. i got sticky fingers yesterday from the 10 ice pops i was eating. nasty. My hands were washed t-minus 30 seconds later.

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» Fake Facebook Friend Re-quests: remember the good

old days when all the friend requests you got on facebook were from people you actually knew? Scratch that, people who actually ex-isted? Yeah, neither do i. there was once a time when i would view every new friend request in my inbox with a sense of wonder and delight, like that of a child opening a present on Christ-mas morning. “i wonder who it is!” i would ask myself. i used to enjoy seeing the red notifica-tion bubble when i logged in. But in the past few months, that excitement slowly turned to dread, as slowly but surely, friend requests from real people that i had met at a party or in class began to turn into friend requests from “Stacy,” the model at Victoria’s Secret whose profile picture is her topless in a hot tub, or LaQuifa Shawntelle Latoya tayneesha, who has zero other friends. Soon, my inbox became overrun with these friend requests from fake people. i feel like it’s been months since i’ve gotten a friend request from a real person that i actu-ally know. i’ve stopped expecting real friend requests; nowadays, when i see the red noti-fication bubble, i simply brace myself for an onslaught of facebook zombies. Be warned. the facebook Apocalypse is upon us.

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Yikes:» Shackle-sneakers: recently, Adidas was all set to release a pair of high-tops designed by trendy

fashion designer Jeremy Scott. Scott being the man who once designed shoes with wings protruding from them, it was to be expected that they would be outlandish, unique and definitely popular. But when photos of the shoe’s design reached the masses, the reaction was less than favorable.

that’s because for some reason, Scott’s design included ankle-straps that resembled shackles, colored in bright orange. now, i’m not going to say anything disputing the origin of Scott’s design, which he claims came from “My Pet Monster,” a toy he grew up with, but i will say this: shackles are not okay. Seriously. Just don’t use them. Every single time people see shackles, they think of two things: slavery and prison. it’s impossible not to make those connections.

What’s really astonishing to me is that nobody at Adidas stopped or questioned this earlier, given the brand’s and Scott’s propensity to target the hip-hop community. how could you not foresee this public outcry? Everyone in the Adidas boardroom (is that where people hold meetings?) just saw the design and said, “i’ve been waiting for shackles to come back in vogue!” and didn’t think for one second about the societal implications?

Anyway, in the end we’re only talking about gym shoes, and this hiccup will do little to harm Scott’s career or Adidas’ reputation, but it’s probably worth noting that it’s really hard to sell shoes with fake rubber restraining devices on them. i mean, let’s say that, hypothetically, shackles didn’t carry any his-torical connotations. Who would want these shoes? What’s next, Adidas? A warm-up suit that doubles as a straitjacket? (cue Seinfeld bass)

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walking around in just your skivvies if you want to. friends can come over with the consent of no one. Music can be played as loud as one desires. this summer i decided to stay at my apartment on campus, and i must say it’s been quite an enjoyable experience. Sleep is not disturbed by the noise of roommates or family members waking up early in the morning, which is much appreciated after a night of “festivities.” You can stay out as long as you like without worrying about permission from your parents or coming home by curfew. if i get the urge to make myself a pasta dinner at 1:00 AM, there’s no one around to complain about me making too much noise in the kitchen. i have my messy/clean days de-pending on how lazy i feel. My belongings can be all over the place, and there isn’t that worry of having to clean up so as to not upset the room-mate. Basically, the best thing about living alone is that you can do just about whatever the heck you want without offending anyone, and having that freedom is awesome.

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House, Season 1 Episode 21, “Three Stories”

Dr. Gregory House is the Sherlock Holmes-in-spired genius head of diagnostics at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. To House, bedside manner is a foreign concept. His focus lies in solv-ing medical mysteries instead of making personal connections with patients. At this point in the series, fans only had a vague idea about what happened to House’s leg, and “Three Stories” changes that. When House reluctantly agrees to lecture medical students in exchange for less clinic hours, what happens is a well-crafted hour of storytelling that features flashbacks, mini golf, snake bites and Carmen Electra.

Angel, Season 5 Episode 22, “Not Fade Away”

Angel never did have the same pop culture street cred that its predecessor, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, did. In fact, it is known as Joss Whedon’s forgotten show. This is a shame because in five seasons, Angel tells the ultimate tale of redemp-tion. It all started when Angel, a vampire with a soul, moves to L.A. and makes it his mission to help people. In “Not Fade Away,” our heroes spend their final day getting their affairs order before the big battle. The episode ends moments before the actual fight, and the series manages to come full circle.

Community, Season 2 Episode 23, “A Fistful of Paintballs”

“A Fistful of Paintballs” might seem like an odd choice. It is a sequel to the classic season 1 epi-

sode “Modern Warfare,” and sequels are almost never better than the original. “Modern Warfare” brought action genre tropes to the small screen for an episode. In “A Fistful of Paintballs,” we get a nod to spaghetti westerns. This is an Annie epi-sode, and her storyline does not disappoint, while Josh Holloway makes an awesome cameo that leaves Jeff insecure.

The Wire, Season 4 Episode 1, “Boys of Summer”

The Wire may be the greatest drama series of all time. Up until this season, the show focused on the streets of Baltimore, the police depart-ment, the politics and the docks. In the fourth season premier, we are introduced to a set of completely new characters: Michael, Namond, Randy and Dukie. Season 4 shows us first-hand how a broken school system affects these kids. The Wire humanizes a group of young boys that in a lesser show would have been considered young thugs.

Sex and the City, Season 3 Epi-sode 15, “Hot Child in the City”

Confession Time: even though this show has be-come an easy target, there was a time when I loved it. Carrie Bradshaw had everything I wanted — a fabulous closet, an extensive shoe collection, a cute apartment in New York City and a writing gig. I was in junior high at the time. Now, revisiting this show makes me cringe — all of the cheesy puns, questionable fashion choices and shallow values. In this episode, publicist Samantha has to plan a bat mitzvah for a spoiled 13-year-old (Kat Den-nings) client who is way too grown up for her age.

RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 3 Episode 12, “Jocks in Frocks”

RuPaul’s Drag Race is often labeled as the drag version of America’s Next Top Model. This show is much better than that. While the drag queens’ careers are just as important as their Top Model counter parts, this show has a sense of humor. This show embraces the camp. “Jocks in Frocks” is exactly what it sounds like. All of the queens are partnered up with an athlete and are as-signed with the task of transforming these men into fierce queens.

Veronica Mars, Season 1 Epi-sode 21, “A Trip to the Dentist”

Whenever I hear a Veronica Mars recommenda-tion, a Buffy comparison is usually included (Joss Whedon approves and has even guest starred in an episode). This is understandable — both characters are pop culture feminist icons. But while Buffy was busy taking down vampires, teen detective Veronica was focused on solving her best friend’s murder. In “A Trip to the Dentist,” Veronica must retrace her steps and solve the mystery of who raped her.

30 Rock, Season 1 Episode 20, “Cleveland”

Arguably the best-written comedy on TV — headed by Tina Fey — 30 Rock has had some great ones. For my choice of the best episode, you have to go all the way back to Season One. In the episode “Cleveland,” Jack and his fiancé Phoebe are back from Paris, and Liz suspects that his soon-to-be wife is up to something.

Clyde Bruckman examines Fox Mulder’s badge in the darkest comedy we’ve ever seen. Photo courtesy of FOX.

The X-Files“Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose”

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After Tracy comes up with a scheme to make even more money (“I’m gonna be so rich my grandkids are gonna play lacrosse. Lacrosse!”), he finds out he’s being chased by a team called the Black Crusaders, led by Bill Cosby and Oprah. Liz’s boyfriend, Floyd (Jason Sudeikis), is forced to move to Cleveland (the Paris of the Midwest) and tries to pull Liz away from TGS and The Big Apple.

Parks and Recreation, Season 2 Episode 8, “Ron and Tammy”

Parks and Rec has more than made a name for itself. Wrapping up its fourth season, the episodes only continue to get more crazy and comical. The show hinges on its bevy of hi-larious characters. The most influential is Ron Swanson. This time around, Ron’s ex-wife, Tam-my, plagues the department. Ron’s character is known for being tremendously masculine. The art of this installment is that his masculinity is broken down when a fling occurs between him and his ex-wife. “Ron and Tammy” visits a portion of the show that is revisited multiple times, but its initial take proves to be Parks and Rec’s best piece of work yet.

The O.C., Season 1 Episode 13, “The Best Chrismukkah Ever”

The O.C. was pretty much the quintessential teen drama of the early 2000s. The show was a sleeper hit with its strong ratings, snappy dialogue and amazing soundtrack choices in its fourth season. “The Best Chrismukkah Ever” is definitely The O.C. at its finest. It intro-duces resident nerd/lovable dork Seth Cohen’s method of reconciling his mother’s Christian faith and his father’s Jewish heritage with one ultimate holiday. The episode not only features the mega-holiday related shenanigans but also the resolution of the Seth/Summer/Anna love triangle, as well as one of Marissa’s many drunk driving incidents. Normal holiday stuff, really.

The Boondocks, Season 1 Episode 15, “The Passion of Reverend Ruckus”

Self-hating Uncle Ruckus is told in a dream (by Ronald Reagan himself) that he needs to spread the message of White Jesus and the superiority of the white race in order to earn a place in White Heaven. Ruckus awakes and spreads the good news. Meanwhile, Huey is attempting to stop the impending execution of his wrongfully imprisoned friend Shabazz K. Milton. What makes this such a strong episode is the biting social commentary (the evidence of Shabazz’s innocence includes a written affidavit by the real criminal and a court stenographer at the scene of the crime) and the surprisingly touching ending.

True Blood, Season 1 Episode 1, “Strange Love”

True Blood arrived at the height of the vampire craze as a cooler, sexier alternative to the rather sexless Twilight. The show premiered with the promise of fully embracing the inherent campi-ness of vampires living in the present day as well as a fairly interesting mystery subplot. Of course, the sexy vampires were delivered in spades with the requisite tortured love interest Bill and bad boy Eric. Unfortunately, the series lost its steam over the subsequent seasons as it got bogged down in its own mythology. But for the first few episodes, True Blood was like nothing else on television.

The X-Files, Season 3 Epi-sode 4, “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose”

Receiver of two Emmy Awards, having nearly 15.5 million people tune in for the first broadcast and a guest appearance by Peter Doyle, X-Files’ best episode deserves its high standing. The fourth episode of the third season of the classic sci-fi series tunes in to show us Clyde Bruckman

(Peter Doyle). Bruckman, a psychic able to predict death, teams up with Scully and Mulder to inves-tigate a string of killings targeting psychics, who additionally have their entrails and eyes removed by the killer. An exemplary representative of what ideal acting (Doyle), good plot twists and well placed humor can do, the episode’s gold lies in throwing the audience’s own predictions.

Mad Men, Season 4 Episode 8, “The Summer Man”

Mad Men has always been cinematic, its epi-sodes softly highlighting morsels of a larger, on-going and oftentimes elusive narrative. Its best episodes encompass turning points in the saga, thrilling reveals and dramatic turnarounds. In Season Four’s “The Summer Man”, after a slew

of his most depressing one-night stands ever, we see Don finally begin to get his act together with a regimen of swimming and journaling. To our shock, he begins to curb his drinking. Don is easily at his most human and vulnerable, his character at its most fascinatingly complex. He begins paving the way for his cleaner and more controlled life in the episodes to come while casting a chilling glance towards the behavior that has led to his fall.

No Reservations, Season 6 Episode 9, “Provence”

Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations made it clear from the start that they were not going on the tourist trap. Even when in Paris, you would be off the beaten path. But in Provence, No Res-ervations indulged heavily in violet fields, golden sunsets, wine walks, ratatouille and bocce with old men. Yet no other travel host could do France quite like Tony. Even Provence, with its quaint shops and brick streets, becomes otherworldly in Tony’s eyes. The episode becomes rumination on American vs. French work ethic.

Arrested Development, Sea-son 2 Episode 4, “Good Grief”

Arrested Development was hitting its stride in terms of self/political climate reference, and this episode packs a heavy punch of both el-ements. Saddam Hussein (remember him?) is referenced through George Sr.’s antics, like hiding in a “spider hole” to evade authorities. The slapstick comedy could have even non-fans in stitches (Buster in a fake stripper army suit, Tobias and his eggs, Gob accidentally wooing a gay man). The introduction of Gob and Buster’s new/brotherly relationship, often not analyzed, makes for an unlikely arc to follow. Even in light of a premature cancellation, AD never withered out on its fans.

“A Fistful of Paintballs” made us wonder why Alison Brie hasn’t been in any modern spaghetti westerns.. Photo courtesy of NBC.

Can Liz Lemon leave the Big Apple behind and move to the Paris of the Midwest? Spoiler: No. Photo courtesy of NBC.

30 Rock“Cleveland”

Community“A Fistful of Paintballs”

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T he Taste of Champaign-Urbana is this coming weekend, and yes, it mostly has foods and drinks to taste, but it also has a Fun Zone. This is where your focus should be, so

here is a rundown of the other ways to spend your tickets at the Taste of C-U. Keep in mind: tickets are $5 per four-ticket sheet.

Ice carving at the family stage (Free)This is honestly a no-brainer. Watching somebody make art with a

chainsaw is an oddly beautiful thing, and using ice as the medium in late June is an outright slap in the face to Mother Nature. Watching this affront to God’s green earth for free is a steal and a great way to spend your Saturday or Sunday.

Mechanical bull (Four tickets)All right, tough guy, go ahead and hop on this seemingly tame

“beast” so you can show off for your girlfriend. It will start slow, then it will slightly pick up as you feign a struggle with this oversized rocking horse until you are so bored that you’ll ride it first one-handed, then no-handed before your time of reckoning finally comes. The bull’s operator will play along for a while — who knows, maybe you’ll even get eight seconds of rodeo glory — but then it’s game over. Like everyone before, you will look like a fool when you inevitably succumb to the bull’s gyrations. You mess with this bull, and you’ll get the soft cushion-y mat as you crash back to reality.

Speed pitch (One ticket)

Don’t do it. It may only cost one ticket, but that pitch might also cost you an arm in need of Tommy John surgery. Softball season is still going strong, so you’ll want a well-rested and functional arm that can carry your team to fi rst place in your league. Imagine the look on your children’s faces when you have to tell them about go-ing on the DL for the remainder of the 2012 season. Don’t shatter their dreams.

Laser tag (Five tickets)Oh what, you’re going to tell me lasers work in broad daylight

now? While I don’t believe this nonsense for a second; I’ll go along with the joke for the sake of being a good sport. Though laser tag should obviously be played indoors for maximum suspense and dramatic heroism, Westside Park’s daytime laser tag will still be worth splurging fi ve tickets for. Now that lasers apparently don’t have to be visible red lines in order to still be lasers, you get to take part in cutting edge research that I can only imagine the physicists at Loomis Laboratory on campus only recently concluded. The future really has arrived.

Rock Wall (Five tickets for two climbs)I’m not sure why this is placed so far from the inflatables be-

cause they go hand in hand — you would fall off only to bounce right back up. It’s simple really. Nevertheless, this is still a good way to spend your precious tickets. My suggestion to stretch your budget is to make your first ascent Friday and sleep on the wall in a portaledge, a hanging tent, and then descend the wall Saturday morning. Repeat this process Saturday evening.

Infl atables (One ticket per ride, or 16 for all-day wristband)

This is where you will want to spend most of your ticket for-tune. Let’s do some math to prove just how great this deal is: if four tickets cost $5, then 16 tickets will cost $20. Do you really think you won’t get on the inflatables more than 16 times? Have you ever felt the give of an inflatable underneath your feet, urging you to bounce a little bit as it becomes taut, then a little higher, then a few feet off the ground as you jump higher and higher until your arms are in a full-swing motion upward as you are flying toward the sky? That isn’t something you simply do once or twice or 16 times and then stop. It gets into your head and doesn’t let you think about anything else or enjoy the other once-pleasurable things in life — it’s inflatables or bust. And after the Taste has concluded, you can mock your friends who are still wearing their wristbands from Bonnaroo by flashing this wristband that is undeniable proof that you had the time of your life this summer.

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June 2012 marks the 42nd year of the Taste of CUBy Auffy Birjandi

T his summer marks the forty-second year of The Taste of CU. Each summer, some of

our campus favorites introduce the community to a variety of dishes that are uncommon to their menu. Proceeds from the festival help out the Champaign Park District’s Youth Scholar-ship Fund, which helps youths to participate in recreational programs that they would other-wise be unable to take part in.

While some establishments like Kofusion, One World, Smoothie King and Shanghai 1938 are recognizably local, other vendors like Mam-ma D’s Smokehouse Restaurant and Catering will be traveling as far as thirty miles in order to expose the Champaign Urbana community to their good eats. Mamma D’s is a cozy family-run establishment located in Weldon, Illinois, a small town with a population of about four hun-dred people. While the restaurant — famous for delicious smoked pulled pork and smoked beef

brisket sandwiches — has its usual customers and regulars, the eatery often gets visitors from Champaign, Decatur and Bloomington as it is conveniently located thirty minutes from each city. The restaurant is a full service establish-ment that serves beer and wine, but it’s only open on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 9 at night. The owner, Sharon Davis-Devine, otherwise known as Mamma D, is excited to introduce their smoked pulled pork sandwich and smoked beef brisket sandwich at the Taste this weekend. According to Mamma D, “Our goal is to introduce the people of Champaign to our food so they can come out and visit.”

Although places like Noodles & Co. and Manolo’s were present at the Taste last year, Zorba’s and Mia Za’s were noticeably absent due to the renovations that were needed to be done after the infamous Green Street fire. Bre-ana Miller, one of Mia Za’s managers, explains

that the restaurant is excited to show the com-munity what they are all about, and after a year of hiatus, to show the C-U that the restaurant is still producing delicious grub. For this sum-mer’s Taste, Za’s will be making a few dishes unique to special occasions and festivals — that is, these items are not usually something that can be found on their daily menu. If you have a sweet tooth, look out for their chocolate dipped ice cream bars. The ice cream bars come with your choice of milk or dark chocolate and are then dipped in your choice in toppings of sprinkles, Oreos, almonds and other sugary de-lights. They will also be showcasing a Barbecue Italian Beef Foccacia, and herbivores can scout for their Pear and Goat Cheese Salad.

Look out for some of the newer joints like Destihl and Spoon House to make an appearance. Destihl will be presenting a great selection of jambalaya, shrimp skewers, deviled eggs and pretzels with

your choice of cheese or IPA mustard dipping sauce. If eating isn’t your thing. or if you end up spectacularly full after downing massive amounts of mouth-watering deliciousness, be sure to check out the arts and entertainments also offered at the festival. Local artists like the Decadents and The Mourning After will be playing some tunes all day Saturday. Ceramics, jewelry, paintings and other crafts will also be for sale.

Even though dogs and other pets are not allowed inside the Taste, make certain to bring an empty and curious belly. Tickets are available in sets of four for the low cost of five dollars. Only cash is accepted should you want to purchase tickets, as the tickets are your gateway to food and activi-ties. With such a wide variety of vendors, there is sure to be more than one person going home with a happy smile and an aching stomach; see how many buzz writers will be stuffing their faces throughout the three-day event this weekend.

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cracker jack and mini hot dogs, to be made in the comfort of one’s home

Or, a remix on foods usually found at baseball games

By Sean Harrigan

As any baseball fan will ardently make known, no trip to a ballgame is complete without treating yourself to some appropriately themed food and drink. Personally, paying seven dollars for a beer is insane, so make sure to take care of that part in the parking lot before the game starts. What shouldn’t be skimped is the eating part, because eating a hot dog in the parking lot doesn’t taste quite the same as it does while sitting in the bleachers. However, while rooting your favorite team on in person for every single game is a little impossible, here are three foods to prepare and eat all in the comfort of your own house while still capturing that special ballpark feel.

#1: Hot PuPPies

Sliders seem to be all the rage these days. Nearly every restaurant now offers up their own twist on these tiny burgers. And that’s really all they are: tiny burgers. So if tiny burgers can work, why not tiny hot dogs? All you need are: all the imaginable toppings for your classic hotdog and a bunch of baseball fans to eat them. Take ingredients such as tomatoes, sport peppers and onions, and place them in communal bowls. Grill hot dogs, place in buns and divide the dog into thirds; and repeat. The great thing about this idea is that it turns the average hot dog into a finger snack. Just grab a section of a hot dog and top it however you would like, no plate required. This also prevents people from leaving hot dog ends all over your apartment.

#2 CraCker JaCk twist

This next one requires a tad more preparation, but it’s still a great snack. Since popcorn and Cracker Jack have always been a baseball food staple, this recipe should be gobbled up by your guests in no time. The first thing you need to do is mix ten cups of popped popcorn and then add in one cup of pecan halves and slivered almonds apiece. In a separate pan you need to boil one and a third cups of sugar, one cup of butter, and a half cup of corn syrup. After that water-sugar-butter-syrup mixture boils for five minutes, just add vanilla, cream of tartar and baking soda. Drizzle the whole mix over your popcorn bowl and let it sit for about an hour. When it’s ready, you’ll have a crunchy, tangy popcorn treat that should go well with any game.

#3 Bean DiP

Now this buzz writer doesn’t consider himself a bean fan by any means. Specifically because he doesn’t really care for the taste and no one deserves to breathe in the toxic air that a crowded outfield where everyone is snacking on a bowl of TexMex produces. However, this particular bean dip is quite tasty. All you have to do is take a can of traditional black beans and drain out all the liquid. Then combine the beans with one and a half teaspoons of dried oregano and ground cumin and one teaspoon of chili powder. Add salt to the mix and mash it all up with your hands. When you’re done, you’ll have a delicious dip to place at the center of your party. Not only is it great tasting, but the recipe can easily and quickly be multiplied.

So next time you’re thinking of having people over for a baseball game, try out some of these ideas, and kick back and enjoy the comfort that is your home couch and air conditioning. Photo by flickr user ginnerobot

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CatChing up with netherfriendsShawn Rosenblatt (aka Netherfriends) talks sampling, looping pedals, traveling the countryby Evan Lyman

S hawn Rosenblatt embodies the image of the “rolling stone,” or “ramblin’ man,”

outlined in music lore. While he’s currently subletting an apartment for the month of June, he’s spent most of the last few years touring, meeting people and writing songs about his experiences. Though he once toured with a band, he’s eschewed all outside intervention and chosen to perform as a solo artist , a one-man-band of sorts. On Wednesday, he’s sched-uled to play Mike ‘N’ Molly’s along with Stephen Paul Smoker and Scurvine. We at buzz got the chance to chat with Rosenblatt and get updated on everything from his living situation to his upcoming experiments.

» buzz: When/how did you decide that the “one-man band” concept, with looping pedals, was the live format you were most comfortable with?Shawn Rosenblatt: I think when I returned to Chi-cago in May of last year, that’s when I started real-izing that this could be something I could do for a while, instead of playing with bands or different lineups. I did it for about a year, playing solo, and it was pretty terrible when I first started. There’s a level of dynamics that you have to go through. You

have to learn that you can’t stand still when you play by yourself, or you have to do something that’s going to spark some excitement for a person that’s watching you perform. You’re not relying on the 2-3 other people. I had to learn to put on a good show and just get comfortable with what I was doing.

» buzz: I’m not sure if this is a widespread trend or not, but it feels like looping is becoming a more prevalent and effectively used tool in music. Have you found that to be true?SR: Yeah, I’ve been noticing it a lot actually. I just saw a video of the singer Kimbra, and I was just like, “Okay, that’s pretty amazing.” It’s just amazing what you can do, and she was using what looked like an iPad to loop her voice and add some crazy effects as well. It’s becoming a great tool for musicians because nobody has any money to pay musicians these days. So you cut corners by not paying touring musicians and doing it yourself.

» buzz: There’s such a hip-hop influence in your music. Where did that come from? SR: I don’t know, exactly. It’s weird. I played Pitchfork Festival two years ago, and Big Boi played, and for some reason I was like, “I need to listen to some of

the artists that are performing this year.” And that Big Boi album really impressed me. I think it kind of sparked my interest in hip-hop. I think it was also because I was touring a lot at that point, and I was a bit sick of seeing rock bands, or listening to rock music, so I became really into jazz and hip-hop, and soul music as well. I think that hip-hop has become this weird thing, this new obsession for me. I really enjoy hip-hop a lot, I’m making a hip-hop record right now with a few Chicago rappers.

» buzz: I know you use the “Fight for your right to party” lyric. Were the Beasties really important to you growing up?SR: Actually, I never listened to the Beastie Boys. I just think it’s funny. It was kind of an inside joke with myself on tour. I actually do a few other covers: I do a Beatles song in one of my songs, and I also do Skee-Lo’s “I Wish” (as in, “I wish I was a little bit taller…). I just like goofy things like that, because on tour, most of the time I’m playing for strangers, and strangers just don’t really give a fuck about you. They’re just there to see their friends play. So I just try to incorporate something that they might know. I also do a Drake song at the end of one of my songs, and I just do like little bits of covers.

» buzz: You collaborated with Chicago MC Showy-ousuck for the remix of your song “Full of It.” I hear he’s a pretty interesting fellow. Did you have much interaction with him? Any funny stories?SR: Well, for “Full of It,” I just sent it over to him. But I’m working with him now. We just met last week, and we actually did two tracks together. It’s pretty exciting to get to work with him — he’s a pretty talented guy.

» buzz: So for this hip-hop project — is it an album that you’re working on?SR: Yeah, I guess. It’s something fun to do. I al-ways do something fun in the summer, like last summer I did that Nilsson album. This summer I’m doing a Rolling Stones sample album along with the hip-hop thing, which is basically like a bunch of remixes I did for this “Summer DJ set.”

» buzz: Could you see yourself making hip-hop beats for others to rap over? You seem to be pretty adept with the sampler…SR: Yeah, that’s what I’m doing right now. I have a sampler, and I have it running through my computer at all times when I’m just hanging out. So it’s kind of fun because when I hear a song on a blog or I’m

Shawn Rosenblatt, aka Netherfriends, ponders what else to eat for his well-balanced, nutritious breakfast. Photo by Aly Barohn

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Public Hearing for the Transition of

Beckman Institute from Provost to OVCR

A Public Hearing will be held Friday, July 13 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Room 1005 of the Beckman Institute (405 North Mathews Avenue) to discuss the transition of Beckman Institute from the Office of the Provost to the Office of Vice Chancellor for Research.

In addition to the hearing, comments may be sent directly to Frances Miller <familler@illinois.edu> by Friday, July 6. Please indicate if you would like your comments to remain confidential and if you would like to remain anonymous.

This Public Hearing is held incompliance with the Standing Rules of the Senate (http://www.senate.uiuc.edu/standrul.asp#Change).

listening to something on iTunes, I’m able to just sample it on the spot. That’s how I DJ. I don’t use a laptop. I spin some records, but lately I just use my sampler, and I do live remixes of different songs and put different parts of the songs on different pads.

» buzz: You did your 50 states tour, where you played in every state in the country. Did you fi nd that most places lived up to their reputations, or were you sur-prised by anything? SR: Yeah, I was surprised by a lot of them. A lot of places in the South that I hadn’t been to I really enjoyed. I really liked parts of Texas a lot; Atlanta; Talahassee, Florida. Alaska was amazing, I’m going back there in July.

» buzz: Were the songs about (or directly inspired by) the states they were written in, or was it just whatever was happening at the time? SR: Most of them were just written about what I was thinking at the time. There were a few songs that were written about what was going on, or what I saw, or what I was doing. They’re all over the place.

» buzz: It seems like you’re constantly on the road. Do you still not have a home, as your bandcamp says? SR: Well currently, I’m subletting an apartment for a month. So right now I’m not homeless,

which is pretty exciting. But it’s only for a month, and then in July I’m gonna be homeless again. In August I might sublet again depending on how much money I make when I go to Alaska.

» buzz: Do you prefer it that way?SR: Sometimes. It goes back and forth. I still don’t know what I really want out of music. It’s kind of the only thing I’ve been good at and fo-cused my time on. I went to school for music, so I’m kinda trying to fi gure out if I can make this career — which I have already. The last two years I haven’t had to work aside from playing music, but it’s also about not spending a lot of money, because I’m not making a whole lot of money off music. It’s enough to survive, which is exciting.

» buzz: Last question: You seem to be really adept at coming up with interesting concept albums. Are concept albums your favorite kind of album? How do you come up with the ideas for them?SR: Yeah, defi nitely. I think they’re my only type right now. I don’t really release anything unless it has a theme. Like next month I’m releasing two songs as part of a summer series. I’m trying to release stuff and not just be like, “Well, I made an album today.” I think it’s more fun if there’s a theme behind it and there’s something unique behind the whole process.

Shawn Rosenblatt (Netherfriends) looks at a bird in a pet store. Photo by Aly Barohn

CARMON’S LOBSTER SHACK

Carmon’s Bistro From $8 June 25, 5 - 10 p.m.

Didn’t satisfy your crustacean cravings at Crane Alley’s crawfi sh boil last Sunday? Well, you’re in luck because Carmon’s has you covered with shrimp, crab and lobster rolls this Monday, June 25. For just the rolls, you will be set back $8, $11 and $15, respectively, though for a little bit extra you can mix and match, and also add sides to complete your meal. No reservations are needed and food will be served on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis.Carmon’s is advertising its Maine-style rolls as being made with buttered, toasted New England split-top buns complete with house mayonnaise, lemon butter and seasonings. If that isn’t enough for you to slap on a bib and go to town, then I’m not sure what could possibly do it for you. You won’t fi nd a meal like this anywhere else in town, and anyone who claims otherwise can take their Cheddar Bay Biscuit and shove it —Thomas Thoren, Community Editor

SHOTGUN WEDDING EXPO

Sleepy Creek Vineyards Free June 24, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m

I’m not really sure what this is. I think they just want people to know that they exist for all events — in this case, weddings. Thankfully, it’s open for everyone, no wedding license needed. The locale itself is actually quite nice and not too far from here. But what I’m really excited about is the hog roast. Have you ever been to a pig roast? It’s insane. They literally put an entire pig on a spit and roast it for the entire day. Then you eat it. And it is glorious. If you love pork even a quarter as much as I do, you would love a pig roast. I’ve been to several, and they never get old. I love them so much that I want to have a pig roast at my eventual wedding. What a coincidence! —Sam Bakall, Editor-in-Chief

BLUES, BREWS, BBQ

Downtown Champaign Free June 29, 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. and June 30, 12 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Urbana’s annual jazz and food festival has moved over to downtown Champaign, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on the fun. Look out for the new motorcycle show in addition to the crazy turnout of over sixty bars and restaurants that are determined to bring the best of grilling, music and fun to families and the community. Craft beer, giant chessboards and a singer dressed up as an alligator are also highlights in this festival. —Jasmine Lee, Food and Drink Editor

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THURSDAY 21

Art & other exhibitsEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum9amWalking in Paris: View-ing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am“Crystallography - De-fi ning the Shape of Our Modern Mind” ExhibitU of I Main Library8:30amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century CollectionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Classes, lectures, & workshopsToastmasters Cham-paign IL, Toast of ChampaignChampaign Public Library, 12pmTango Development LaboratoryPhillips Recreation Center, 7pm

Live music & karaokeChillax with DJ Belly and Matt HarshRadio Maria, 10pmLive Karaoke Band at Boomerang’s Bar and GrillBoomerang’s Bar and Grill, 9pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pm

Movies & theaterShipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) By Donald MarguliesKrannert Center for the Performing Arts7:30pm

FRIDAY 22

Art & other exhibitsEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum, 9am

Walking in Paris: View-ing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am“Crystallography - De-fi ning the Shape of Our Modern Mind” ExhibitU of I Main Library8:30amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Live music & karaokeLate Night with DJ BellyRadio Maria, 10pmKaraoke with DJ HannaPhoenix9pmCANDY FOSTER & THE SHADES OF BLUE!!!Memphis on Main9pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum1pm

Movies & theaterShipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) By Donald MarguliesKrannert Center for the Performing Arts7:30pm

SATURDAY 23

Art & other exhibitsEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum9amWalking in Paris: View-ing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amDSLR Filmmaking WorkshopsParkland College1pm

Expressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Food & festivalsJosh Eagle and the Harvest City BandSleepy Creek Vineyards8pm

Live music & karaokeFurious Frank at Boo-merangs Bar and GrillBoomerang’s Bar and Grill, 9pmThe Keith Harden Band Reunion Iron Post, 9pmSalsa night with DJ JuanRadio Maria, 10:30pmRETROSPECT!!!!!Memphis on Main9pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pm

Movies & theaterGone Missing By the CiviliansKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, 2pm

SUNDAY 24

Art & other exhibitsWalking in Paris: View-ing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion2pmEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum, 9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion2pm

Classes, lectures, & workshopsWest African Dance Classes with Djibril CamaraChanning-Murray Foun-dation, 6pm

Food & festivalsIndustry NightRadio Maria10pm

Live music & karaokeNickel and DimesRosebowl Tavern, 8pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pmBaha’i devotions, stud-ies, and game days133 West Main 10:30amShot Gun Wedding ExpoSleepy Creek Vineyards11am

MONDAY 25

Art & other exhibitsEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum, 9am“Crystallography - De-fi ning the Shape of Our Modern Mind” ExhibitU of I Main Library8:30am

Live music & karaokeLounge NightRadio Maria, 10pm

Mind, body, & spiritRestorative Yoga with Maggie TaylorAmara Yoga & Arts, 7pmHatha Yoga with Grace GiorgioAmara Yoga & Arts5:30pmPower Flow Yoga with Corrie ProksaAmara Yoga & Arts12pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pm

TUESDAY 26

Art & other exhibitsWalking in Paris: View-ing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum, 9am

“Crystallography - De-fi ning the Shape of Our Modern Mind” ExhibitU of I Main Library8:30amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Live music & karaokeERIC STRUBINGER & CULLYN MURPHYThe Clark Bar, 7pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pm

WEDNESDAY 27

Art & other exhibitsWalking in Paris: View-ing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amEXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL!Spurlock Museum9am“Crystallography - De-fi ning the Shape of Our Modern Mind” ExhibitU of I Main Library8:30amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Food & festivalsCaribbean Grill Lunch To Go - Wednesdays @ Refi neryRefi nery, 11am

Live music & karaokeOpen Mic Night!Samuel Music, 5pmOpen Decks with DJ BellyRadio Maria, 10pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum1pm

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APARTMENTS 410Furnished/Unfurnished

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• Heated & secure underground parking• Fully equipped gym

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Mature Student Large, furnished room available Au-gust 1st in beautiful Victorian house,

two blocks from campus, Urbana. Family-style, co-ed living with other graduate students. Includes many

amenities and utilities.

Twelve month lease. $505/mo.

Julie: 630-759-5932,

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House Near Campus for Rent

Three bedroom, two car garage, near campus $1100 per month.

Available immediately, or starting August.

Call 847-815-3364.

Champaign Old-town/DowntownConvenient to downtown/old-town. 1-3 BR. Locations available starting

June, July, and August.

From $410.

View opportunities at

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217-352-8540

712 W California in

UrbanaAvailable 2012. 10 bedroom, 2

bathroom house, washer & dryer, and close to all bus lines.

$2,550.

Call George (217) 367 6626

611 W. Church St. C.

Beautiful 2 bedroom in security locked building. Near downtown

Champaign. Laundry facilities. Heat, hot water, sanitary garbage includ-

ed. Parking spot in lit off-street park-ing. Extra storage, dishwasher, A/C.

Sound & fire proof. No pets.

Available August 1st. $690/month.

(217) 840-5225

Grad Students looking to share

Deluxe furnished 4 bedroom, 2 bath home.

$350 plus utilities

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311 S. RandolphAugust 2012

Beautiful furnished, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home.

(217) 766 5108

BIG HOUSE8-10 Person

5 Baths

FREE PARKING

Pool Table, Rec-Room

www.zhengrentals.com

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WHO: The Divide, Jared BartmanWHEN: Thursday, June 21, at 10WHERE: Cowboy MonkeyCOST: $5AGES: 19+

The Divide just released their sec-ond, self-titled EP on May 24, 2012. The new tunes were recorded and producued by Ryan Groff (whom you may know as Elsinore’s frontman), so you can expect them to be tastefully executed. The band stops by Cowboy Monkey with Jared Bartman after a quick tour of the Midwest in early June. If you can’t make it, check out the tracks on their bandcamp page.

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Globalized Soulstories from the tipping point to a new worldMeet the filmmakers, Kell Kearns and Cynthia Lukas

Thursday June 28, 2012 at 6:00pmat Unity Church & Spiritual Center

Address: 1206 E. Main Street in Urbana IllinoisCost is free to the public. A freewill offering will be taken.

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WHO: Troubador Dali, Cloudmanner, MonheimWHEN: Saturday, June 23, at 10WHERE: Mike ‘N’ Molly’sCOST: $5AGES: 19+

All the way from St. Louis, Missouri (it’s not really that far), comes Trouba-dor Dali, whose take on psychrock has earned them some buzz in their home-town. Once called the best indie band by the St. Louis Riverfront Times, Troubador Dali joins Cloudmanner and Monheim for what promises to be a diverse show. Cloudmanner, an all-star shoegaze out-fi t featuring Aron Stromberg and Isaac Arms of Evil Tents, Scott Kimble from Terminus Victor, and Jim Kelly from Cen-taur, just may steal some of that spotlight away from the headliners.

WHO: Young Jesus, Folded Bones, Morgan OrionWHEN: Saturday, June 23, at 10WHERE: Cowboy MonkeyCOST: $5AGES: 19+

Chicagoans Young Jesus have gar-nered some buzz over their debut al-bum Home, which was released early in 2012. Now WPGU is bringing them to Cowboy Monkey, where they will hopefully lean towards the “party” side of their self-described “party-angst” recipe.

WHO: Sun Stereo, S. WordsWHEN: Friday, June 22, at 10WHERE: Cowboy MonkeyCOST: $5 AGES: 19+

Like The Divide, Sun Stereo is also coming off of a release (streaming on bandcamp); their album Rogue Satellite came out on May 24. Their upbeat, jazzy brand of indie, com-plete with a horn section, should fill the air of Cowboy Monkey nicely. If you think indie/prog could use some of that “big band” punch, this is the

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readbuzz.com June 21 - 27, 2012What’s your favorite dinosaur? Chris Bosh!

by Matt Jones

“GQ Poseurs”--so not what they seem.

jonesin’

Across1 Like some mattresses5 Cat of many colors11 Cranberry growing site14 Bailiwick15 ___ acid16 Number one prefix?17 Table salt, in chemistry class18 Noah’s mountain19 Summer Olympics city after

London20 Worked hard on a

mathematical proof?23 Bollywood’s home25 Agent’s activity26 Leading figure on a long

journey?31 Really slow, on sheet music32 Hash browns, e.g.33 Nobel Prize-winning novelist

Gordimer35 Roadside bomb letters36 ___ vert (green bean, in French

cuisine)37 Not working today40 Separately41 Scotch mixer45 Play with blocks47 Voyage to see the world’s

great bedcovers?49 Movie that spawned the spoof

“Scary Movie”51 Up the ante

52 Marketer’s popularity quotient for Limburger?

57 Curvy letter58 100%59 Comedian Cook62 “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”

star Vardalos63 Elvis Costello hit64 Controversial radio host Don65 Be a gourmand66 Highest-quality67 The largest one-digit square

Down1 ___ interference (baseball

ruling)2 401(k) alternative3 Went out slowly4 Sick-and-tired feeling5 James who played Sonny

Corleone6 Farm measure7 Heavy metal8 Macy Gray’s first hit song9 Genoa goodbyes10 One of Nadya Suleman’s kids,

e.g.11 Trademarked swimsuit that

covers everything except the face

12 Cuban region from the Spanish for “East”

13 Words uttered in disbelief21 Word after mole or mall

22 Bread in a Seinfeld episode23 Stanford-Binet test scores24 Rapa ___ (Easter Island)27 Completely lose it28 Former Iraqi Deputy Prime

Minister Aziz29 Word that may be bid30 Actress Christina of 2012’s

“Bel Ami”34 “Mad Dogs and Englishmen”

writer Coward36 Quit standing37 Warranting “Parental

Advisory” stickers, maybe38 Reddish-purple shade39 Aims for41 Substitute42 Hobby of in-creasing

popularity?43 Slam44 Big galoot46 Incredible Hulk co-creator

Stan48 Beef ___-tip50 ___ Park (Thomas Edison’s

home)53 It goes in one ear, gets flipped,

then into the other54 Increase55 Elvis’s middle name, per his

death certificate56 Mind60 “Agnes of God” extra61 Ending for legal or crossword

Stumped? Find the solutions in the Classifieds pages.

Q: Dear Mr. E, I’ve been striking out at the bars lately. What’s your secret to picking up girls at Murphy’s? —SadlySingle

Sadly Single, Picking up girls at Murphy’s is hard work. Keep in mind that these girls are not necessarily looking for attention. Sadly, this means that you cannot simply approach a girl from behind and begin to gyrate your privates against her, hoping fervently that her inevitable look of appraisal does not result in rejection. In fact, the music at Murphy’s is not even loud enough to drown out conversation, meaning that you will have to use your words on these women.

But all is not lost. If you keep an open mind and low standards, anything is possible. Set the mood with a little Maroon 5 on the jukebox, and look for the girl with the lonely smile... Ask her if she wants to bang.

Q: Dear Mr. E, Now that summer is here and it’s getting mighty warm, I’m not sure what is acceptable to wear out in public. At home, I like to lounge around in my go-to pair of jorts. Are jorts still in vogue, and if so, is there a “cutoff” length? —FashionFailure

Fashion Failure, Jorts can be one of the most versatile items in any person’s wardrobe, and they never go out of style. You want to keep the length between the top of your knee and the edge of your taint, but anywhere in between is fair game. As a rule of thumb, though, the shorter the better.

Summer is also a great time to take those old T-shirts you have from your high school and rip the sleeves off to create an entirely new wardrobe of sleeveless Ts with matching headbands.

Do you have a Dilemma? Do you crave the unbiaSeD ear oF an objective obServer, however unDerQualiFieD? aSk mr. e! Send your questions to buzz@illinimedia.com, and we’ll try to get to them next week!

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Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead PavilionUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Fine and Applied Arts kam.illinois.edu 217 333 1861

For complete descriptions of exhibitions, visit kam.illinois.edu.

Walking in Paris: Viewing the City and Its Denizens in the 19th CenturyThrough August 12, 2012

Expressions in Color: Selections from the Museum’s 20th Century CollectionThrough December 30, 2012

National Pollinator Weekin Champaign-Urbana June 18-24, 2012

Events Include:- Food Guides at Common Ground Food Co-Op- Pollinator Dinner at Buvons Wine Bar- Honey and Cheese Tasting at Prairie Fruits Farm- Insects and Music Performance at the Pollinatarium- Music by The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra- Guided nature walk, photo workshop, kids’ activities

www.life.illinois.edu/entomology/pollinators

Q:Dear Mr. E, I’ve been going to the gym lately, but I haven’t seen any results. What is the best workout that you would suggest so I can impress all the ladies at Red Lion? —GymGorilla

GymGorilla, working out is a waste of time, and you should never do it. What’s the point of being healthy? You’re basically taking time from your youthful years and tacking it on to the end of your life in a futile effort to fi ght the crawl of time. If you get hit by a car tomorrow, when will you see the benefi ts from that set of rows you did the day before? That’s right. All that work for nothing.

You may not want to spend your time tormenting your body in the gym, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look good! You can get a slightly-emaciated-but-still-slender look from skipping just one meal a day and limiting your snack intake to one cigarette/hour.

Q: Dear Mr. E, I shotgunned too many PBRs and woke up with a raging hangover. What would you sug-gest I do to remedy this? —HungoverHipster

HungoverHipster, It’s common knowledge that there is no actual cure for a hangover. There is, however, an easy way to avoid hangovers entirely (and no, I’m not talking about abstaining from alcohol). You simply have to drink so hard that you black out and puke. By puking, you’ll be cleansing your body of all the toxins you absorbed that night, and by blacking out, you’ll ensure that you don’t actually have to remember any of that misery!

I would also recommend switching to a lighter beer for mass consumption. PBR is great for casual sipping, but after the fi rst case race you’ll be begging for High Life Light.