The document provides an overview of several articles in the first issue of Haberdashers Magazine, including: - Alternative fitness routines such as gyrotonics, krav maga, and plyometrics for exercising indoors during dreary weather. - Sporting clays as an outdoor activity that provides the thrill of hunting without killing animals by shooting at clay pigeons launched in various patterns. - Rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon as a way to meet new people from around the world who share an interest in climbing. - The opening of The Allison Inn and Spa luxury hotel in Newberg, Oregon's wine country which aims to pamper guests and support the local wine industry

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3. Sporting Clay 7 All the joys of real hunting without having to actually kill anything.
Climb that Mountain 8 It’s easy to meet new people when sharing in the love of rock climbing at Smith Rock.
The AllisoN 10 The newest luxury hotel in Newberg, Oregon ready for your visit.
Versus 12 A comparative look at Snowboarders and Skiiers.
The Breaks of the Game 13 David Halberstam’s novel looks at the 1979-80 Portland Trail Blazers team.
Perfect Fit Jeans 14 Helpful tips for men the next time their out buying a new pair of jeans.
Sailing Year Round 20 Just because the weather’s crummy doesn’t mean you have to give up on sailing for the season.
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Navigate to Google GPS 32 Drop that expensive navigation device. Get directions free from Google’s GPS phone app.
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SLR Camera 36 Part 1 of our continuing column on getting the most out of your SLR Camera and using it right.
Cook to Impress 38 We look at several easy to manage steps and tips to impress your partner in the kitchen.
Drink Up 40 Its spring, check out some new and different drinks to try this season.
Fresh Look 42 Healthy ideas and suggestions for making this year better for your stomach and your environment.
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Alternative Fitness
words and photo Molly Mchugh
Spring months accompanied by cold, dreary weather are a plague
for everyone who enjoys breaking a sweat outdoors. There’s only
so long you can jog in the rain and sleet and thereafter, you’re
sentenced to the treadmill. Worse yet – the elliptical. If you start to
get bored of the view from either machine, here are a few alternative
fitness routines to transform your typical workout.
Gyrotonics is best described as a combination of yoga and ballet, but it
incorporates movements used in swimming, pilates, tai chi, and gymnastics.
If you’ve tired of pilates or don’t feel challenged enough by yoga, use these
practices and specialized, gymnastics-like equipment to flex and strengthen
muscles. A few gyrotonics studios in the Portland area include Circle Studios
Pilates & Gyrotonics and Reform Pilates & Movement. And for you men: don’t
be intimidated by what may seem a girly exercise – it was invented by guy,
so it’s testosterone-welcome.
Krav Maga is for those with little fear. It’s a hand-to-hand combat system
originally developed by the Israeli Defense Federation and now popular in
action sequences in many movies (“Enough” starring Jennifer Lopez). Krav
Maga Official Training Center in Milwaukie is devoted to teaching you these
street-fighting techniques.
Plyometrics is a system of fitness designed to improve sports performance
– and if that’s not your current concern, it’s also a great workout. The
Trainer’s Club in Lake Oswego has a “Power House” class that uses
thisregime style combining weight lifting and abdominal work to give you an
overall body sculpt. If you’re sick of soft, slow workouts on padded cushions
in dimly lit rooms, the intensity here might suit you.
Qijong will help you exercise both your brain and your brawn. A form of
tai chi, it focuses on body control, requiring slower, stronger movements
all performed during focused breathing. It’s best for toning and stretching,
but mostly aids in reducing stress. Wu Dao Jing She International Qigong
Society offers classes, but if you’d rather look into it at a traditional gym, the
RiverPlace Athletic Club also has sessions.
words and photo Rick Olson
Hunting with the same thrill as the real thing.
Rooted deep within the human instincts is
the hunter-gatherer spirit. There’s an uncanny
desire to test our capabilities against the wild and
find out just how well we could survive.
Most men feel the urge to hunt at some
point, but the logistics of finding time to do so
is often difficult. Maybe time isn’t the only issue
either. The act of shooting an animal isn’t always
easy, thus playing “Big Buck Hunter” at the pub
seems like the only viable option.
Enter sporting clays.
Sailing high overhead, careening over the
brush, and skipping across the ground, clay
pigeons — orange saucer-sized clay discs —
can come from any direction. Sometimes they
fly simultaneously, other times they soar in
succession. The spontaneity and diversity of each
station along a sporting clay course mimics bird
hunting. The shooter is armed with a double-
barreled shotgun and attempts to turn ten clays
— two at a time — into dust at each station.
Wielding a 12-gauge shotgun, it probably
doesn’t seem difficult to knock a couple clay
pigeons out of the sky. But don’t be so quick to
assume. Nailing a clay pigeon requires a trained
eye that contradicts intuition. First rounds
typically leave participants feeling humbled, but
the developmental process of training hand-eye
coordination is a rewarding one. Lessons, which
are offered by most clubs, can significantly boost
consistency.
In a woodsy setting, sporting clay courses are
as close to the real thing as you can get. With a
number of gun clubs around the Portland area,
it’s a quick way to get out and test your hunting
capabilities.
Tri-County Gun Club
tcgc.org
13050 SW Tonquin Rd, Sherwood
503.625.7318
Portland Gun Club
portlandgunclub.org
4711 SE 174th Ave. Portland, OR
503.492.8752
Mitchell’s Clay Target Sports
mitchellsclaytargetsports.com
6181 Concomly Rd, Gervais, OR
503.792.3431
Sporting Clay

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climb that
mountain
Located twenty miles north of Bend, Smith Rock is
an international rock climbing mecca. Credited with
revolutionizing sport climbing–a gymnastic styled take on
the sport–the bounty of steep rock faces in the park are a
destination for climbers world wide. On any given weekend
(aside from cold winter months) an assortment of travelers
can be found scattered throughout the park.
“There’s a really great sense of community,” says Cali
Bagby, a climber and travel journalist whose exposure to
culture at Smith has helped her adapt abroad. It can be
so crowded with French, German and Spanish climbers
sometimes that you might forget where you are. Is this
Oregon or Europe? While the majority of the foreign
climbers are Europeans, some South American, Japanese
and Russian climbers scour the area as well.
In the nearby campground, it’s easy to cross cultural
boundaries because of one common denominator.
“Meeting people is simple,” Bagby says. “All you have to do
is talk about climbing.”
Since foreigners visiting Smith approach climbing as a
lifestyle more so than a hobby, they love talking about it.
Even if you’re not a savvy climber, don’t be shy to talk
about climbing.
If cultural foraging has got you stirring, but commitments
keep you close to home, take a quick weekend trip to
Smith Rock. Not only will you meet great people, you also
might find a new pursuit… or lifestyle.
words and photos RICK OLSON
Sharing
lifestyles,
goals and
Smith Rock.

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words Lisa Anderson | photo Peter Barna
Let go.
Breathe.
Rest.
Rolling, autumnal hillsides flaunt Oregon wine country’s latest luxury.
Located in northeast Newberg, The Allison Inn and Spa promises to
transform agro-tourism by providing a hub for Willamette Valley wineries
and offering an idyllic getaway for northwest enthusiasts.
A vision of Newberg resident and philanthropist Joan Austin, The
Allison is Oregon’s first “Preferred Boutique” hotel, meaning guests
are pampered with the finest service in an intimate and luxurious
environment, amid the area’s 200 wineries.
Spanning 35 acres, The Allison’s majestic grounds include elegant
gardens, vineyards, picnic areas and pathways; a warm and inviting lobby
and living room; 85 guest rooms; a fine-dining venue offering Northwest
cuisine; 12 spa treatment rooms; an indoor swimming facility; a fitness
studio; and state-of-the-art meeting spaces.
According to Managing Director Pierre Zreik, The Allison has been
wildly popular since its grand opening last September. Already, the inn
has received thank you letters from wedding parties, lavishing its praise.
Wine associations from across the country, including a Chicago group on
Harley Davidsons, have begun to frequent The Allison.
Guest rooms begin at $295 and can run up to $1,100 per night for a
grand suite. Space for an additional guest costs $50 per night. Each room
features a gas fireplace, soaking bath tub, custom furnishings, a balcony
or terrace, original artwork by local artists, and window-side lounges that
offer spectacular views of the valley and vineyards.
The Allison provides cutting-edge room technology, including 42-inch
flat screen TVs programmed with cable, dinning and room service menus,
Wi-Fi internet and Bose sound systems.
The Jory Restaurant, aptly named for the soil that yields Oregon’s
pinots, boasts an expansive wine cellar selection and menu infused with
ingredients grown on the grounds in herb and vegetable gardens. Guests
can sit by the open bar, where they can admire the culinary staff’s nimble
final touches to decadent dishes. The Jory offers two private dining
rooms, including spectacular outdoor seating, and a private Chef’s table
which puts this party only a few steps away from the live atmosphere
inside the kitchen.
Earth toned and sunlit throughout, The Allison’s spa is no exception
to the inn’s serene ambiance. Treatment rooms, lounges, a private spa,
sauna, and pool offer guests the opportunity to release stress, improve
health and get pampered. Additionally, the spa hosts a retail shop and
locker rooms.
Meeting and social events can be arranged for parties ranging from
10-400 guests. The Allison is also pet friendly, offering Terrace Level
rooms.
Aspiring to the Gold LEED Award, the Allison favors glass to plastic
bottles, natural sunlight to an abundance of lighting fixtures and bulk
shampoo and toiletry dispensers to mini throw-aways. Every aspect of the
inn has been considered with concern to sustainability.
To make reservations or acquire information about packages and
specials offers, visit The Allison’s website at www.theallison.com.
TheAllison

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words Peter Barna
most notably as a broadcaster for NBC and
ABC/ESPN, it wasn’t until this year that
Walton returned, tears in his eyes, and declaring
that he’s ready to make amends with Portland.
The book has some interesting parallels
to the current NBA season. Before the start
of the 2009-2010 season the regular referees
went on strike and the NBA replaced them
with temporary refs. In 1977 during the first
round of the playoffs, the Blazers were playing
Chicago, in Portland, and during the third
quarter, first-year Blazer, Maurice Lucas, who
was playing too physical to one of the referee’s
liking, was called for a foul. Lucas argued and
was then given a technical foul. The 6’9” power
forward stormed toward the ref, who had his
whistle in his mouth ready to call a second
technical and automatic ejection. When Lucas
approached the ref, he lightly touched his chin,
and shook his head and said, “You don’t want
to do that.” Staring into the burning eyes of
Lucas, the 5’10” official, used to calling high
school games, slowly took the whistle out of
his mouth. The story was told more for the
amazing way Maurice Lucas could intimidate
opposing players and officials, but when the
NBA imposed a no criticizing the substitute
officials rule or face a hefty fine, this pre-
season it recalled Lucas’ story. It’s unsure if the
versus
You believe. . . in unity
You can’t see. . . heelside
You wear. . . pants big enough for two
You laugh at. . . skiers who drop their poles off the lift
The worst part is. . . chairlifts
You can’t stand. . . . moguls
You top destination is. . . Colorado
Falling means. . . imitating a pretzel
At the bar you order a. . . pint
On the chairlift you. . . take a pull from the flask
Colliding with a tree means. . . tree bark imprints on your face
Your only aerial maneuver is. . . the caged squirrel
Your off-season sport is. . . surfing
In high school you were a. . . class clown
Your facial hair of choice is. . . the Grizzly Adams beard
You have all the grace of a. . . cartwheeling gymnast
If you tried the other sport, you would. . . lose some piece of gear
A day at the mountain is. . . awesome
NBA was thinking about this story when they
imposed their rules on the sub-refs, but with a
story like this one, you have to believe the NBA
didn’t want to see something like this happen
again.
The Breaks of the Game is a masterful
story of the hardships of players playing in an
82-game season, playing through injuries and
the frustrations of the head coach. The breadth
is detailed of Halberstam’s year spent with the
Blazers, and the research and interviews he
conducted with the team, and other notable
greats, like John Wooden, Kareem Abdul-
Jabbar, Lenny Wilkens, and more.
The book consists of four chapters total.
Chapters one, two, and four are 48 pages in
length, while chapter three, titled The Season,
is 348 pages. In fact, remembering details and
trying to reread certain sections in this book
may be difficult due to its arrangement, so use
sticky notes, and a trusty pen. However, this is a
fun book to tell your friends about, sports fans
or not, and recanting some of the incredible
stories should be insightful for all readers and
listeners alike.
Published by Hyperion, and available at
bookstores or at hyperionbooks.com for $15.99.
The 1970’s and early 80’s saw a major
shift in professional basketball. The National
Basketball Association was transitioning from
a predominantly white league of underpaid
players into the superstar era with major
contracts worth millions and black athletes of
amazing talent and personality.
In The Breaks of the Game, author David
Halberstam details this time period with
an exhaustive look at the 1979-80 Portland
Trail Blazers team. Originally published in
1981, the book has been out of print until
earlier this year, and it’s still an amazing look
at the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA, and
professional basketball.
Halberstam breaks apart the Blazers in
the two seasons after they won the NBA
Championship and the following season as
they started the season with a 50-10 record
and poised to repeat as NBA Champions. An
injury to Bill Walton, forced him to miss the
remainder of the season, only to come back
in the playoffs against the Seattle Supersonics
and break his foot. Then during the offseason,
angry with the coaches, and the Blazers medical
staff, Walton demanded a trade, which the
Blazers granted.
Although Bill Walton has been back to
Portland several times since he left the team,
You believe. . . two is better than one
You can’t see. . . uphill
You wear. . . a spyder suit
You laugh at. . . snowboarders on flat sections
The worst part is. . . hard plastic boots
You can’t stand. . . . snowboarders
You top destination is. . . Utah
Falling means. . . doing the splits
At the bar you order a. . . Bourbon Furnace
On the chairlift you. . . snack on a granola bar
Colliding with a tree means. . . nutcracker
Your only aerial maneuver is. . . the spread eagle
Your off-season sport is. . . trail running
In high school you were a. . . jock
Your facial hair of choice is. . . a slick lookin’ mustache
You have all the grace of a. . . gazelle
If you tried the other sport, you would. . . become very familiar with the taste of snow
A day at the mountain is. . . awesome
Snowboarding VS Skiingwords and photos by Rick Olson
review: book

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words Peter Barna photos Mike Perrault
inding the right pair of jeans men cannot be that difficult, right?
Take a quick measurement of the waist and make sure all the
man areas can breathe, and like that, new jeans. Wrong. Too
often, men go with a pair of jeans they feel or think is right
when in fact it is not. The pants they favor are usually loose
around their hips for the comfort feel, but as a consequence, it can mess up
the entire fit of your jeans. Here are tips to help you select the right jeans for
your body.
Measure the waist, not the hips
Like in scenario above, most men judge their jean size based on how it
fits around the hips. It’s understandable if you don’t want your jeans to fit too
snug, unless that’s the look you’re going for, but nevertheless, jeans that are
loose in the hips are also loose in the waist. This usually forces most men to
synch their belts which creates the jeans to bubble around the waist.
Squat down for at least 30 seconds
It’s typical for men to buy jeans one size larger than they actually are.
The jeans you tried on are too snug, but it might actually be the perfect fit.
You’ve surely noticed the difference between the jeans you put on in the
dressing rooms and the same ones two weeks later? By squatting, you’re
making the jeans stretch as they would over time.
The fabric in jeans also matters
It’s important to know what type of fabric your jeans are made of.
Straight cotton jeans don’t have much give to them. On the other hand,
jeans that contain some spandex material will provide much more give
and flexibility in you fit.
Don’t abuse the heat.
Washing jeans with warm or hot water will shrink them, and then of
course,the drier will really cause the most shrinkage.It is recommended
that jeans be washed with cold water, and line-dried. If the weather
doesn’t permit an ideal line-drying environment for your jeans, put up a
clothes line in the basement, or hanging clothes on the shower rod.
The damn zipper won’t stay up
An annoying problem with jeans is when the zipper won’t stay up.
This again is caused by shrinkage, where the waist is so tight it won’t
hold the tension in the zipper and thus it falls down. So it’s not forgetting
to zip up after going to the bathroom, the waist is too tight. Solution to
this problem, checking every five minutes or so and pulling it back up
just won’t cut it here, so sorry but it’s time to get new jeans. Maybe this
time try the jeans with the button fly.
F
good fitBad Fit
JeansPerfectthe
Fitting
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Fashion
photosMikePerraultmodelTrevorCrosshairandmake-upErynGilmore
Shirt Original Penguin $35
Jeans Adriano Goldschmied $22
Sweater Ben Sherman $79
Jeans Adriano Goldschmied $225

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Shirt Original Penguin $59.50
Button UP Original Penguin $69
Jeans Joe Jeans $172
Shirt Ben Sherman $89
SHorts Ben Sherman - $69

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words Samantha Ross | photos Mike Perrault
Sailing
Year Round

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O
n possibly the last clear day
of fall, sunshine sparkles
off the pristine white boat
as a group of sailors venture
along the Columbia River.
The water has settled, an ideal condition for the
boat’s owner, Larry Johnson, who is steady-
footed and confident as he ties lines, turns
winches and adjusts the sail.
Johnson’s son, Paul, listens intently to his
father’s instruction and before too long, the
vessel, named “Q”, parts the waves and heads
into deeper waters. Johnson’s wife, Sue, for
which the boat is christened Susie Q), stands at
the helm and navigates between toothed rows of
multi-colored houseboats that line the shore.
The Columbia River is anything but deserted
and Q is one of many boats on the water.
Vessels of all creeds and sizes float passively up
and down the river. Airplanes departing Portland
International Airport break up conversations
with deafening roars as they pass over high in
the clear, blue sky. The Columbia River Freeway
traces a scenic route to the East. The group
is literally surrounded by planes, trains, and
automobiles and yet the ambiance is serene.
When it comes to hobbies, Johnson, 54,
claims just one: sailing. His interest or sailing
originated after moving to Oregon from his
upbringings in El Cajon, California. Johnson’s
first experience began when he started racing
sailboats with a friend. Eighteen years later, he
has participated in hundreds of races, occurring
throughout the year and in many different
locations, like the Swiftsure Race, a regatta that
can last up to 48 hours and runs from Astoria,
Oregon to Victoria, British Columbia.
The Swiftsure Regatta is one of many races
that come with a line o history. This competition
can be traced back to the 1930s, and even
today it is hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht
Club every Memorial Day weekend and draws
attention from racers all around the world.
The weather is always unpredictable, with the
possibility of wind, rain, sunshine and at times,
a combination of all three. Nicknamed the
“Driftsure” race for years when the wind refuses
to blow, the regatta has left many racers drifting
at a leisurely pace on the water. It is also known
years of volatile storms. In 1971, vigorous winds
blowing 35 knots dismasted six yachts and forced
44 other vessels to retire.
When summer ends, sailing continues.

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The competition requires patience, with
winds operating on their own agenda. “We’ll get
down along the Straights of Juan de Fuca and
the winds will just die. The tides will flush you
back out,” Johnson says with a grin. “You pass
the same spot several times, half the time sailing
and half the time drifting back out.”
According to Johnson, sailboat racing takes
the combined efforts of about seven people.
The crew must work together in every aspect
of the race. “We have shifts,” Johnson explains.
“Three on, three off. We have seven on board
and you always figure one is going to get sick.”
Sailboat races often last throughout the
night and conditions aren’t always encouraging,
especially when regattas occur in the icy days of
early March, like in The Frostbite Series. “It can
be miserable,” Johnson says. “The racing boat
rides a lot lower in the water so if you hit waves,
you’ll take in water over the sides and your hands
will be soaking wet.”
Stormy climates and low temperatures
have the potential to create hazardous
conditions: slippery surfaces, icy water, and
sails overpowered by fierce wind. With 4,000
pounds of lead in the bottom, Johnson says
that a sailboat wants to be upright. However,
there are some instances when sailors can find
themselves leaning almost parallel to the river
below them. “You can turn the wheel in one
direction, but the boat will keep going wherever
it wants to go unless you ease the sail or trim it
differently,” Johnson says.
Although most winter regattas offer large
trophies and even larger bragging rights, Johnson
often sails in the winter just for the fun of it.
Recently, Johnson has been taking advantage
of the mild winter to spend time on his boat
with his longtime friend, Charlie McDonald, an
experienced sailor. They set out every Sunday,
barring extremely unfortunate weather, and take
in the extravagant winter beauty that is so very
commonplace in the Northwest.
Typically, winter is a great time for sailing
in the Northwest. Sailors learn to use the
climate to their advantage and exploit the
blustery conditions for speed and agility. “This
year we have had some pretty strong winds. A
couple boats have lost their masts.” Johnson
says, explaining that the speed of a sailboat
is measured in knots, with one knot being
equivalent to about 1.15 miles per hour.
Other winter competitions include the
Snowbird Series, a race that is sponsored by the
Shilshole Bay Yacht Club in Seattle, Washington.
The series consists of five races, with the first
one having occurred on November 21st, and
the rest following once a month until March.
Courses range from 5 – 20 miles in length
(depending on condition) and participants must
finish within five hours.
The winter months are anything but
hampering for Northwest sailors. Most locals
take advantage of the chilly temperatures
and plan excursions from one destination to
another, packing skis and snowshoes in the hull.
{ }“There is a lot of commercial
traffic on the river, so if you’re
in danger, you can use your
motor to better your position.”
Members of the SBYC even plan an annual ski
trip to Wenatchee, Washington where they spend
the weekend enjoying the company of other
sailors.
The community of winter sailors is a
thriving one that stretches for miles along the
west coast. Hundreds of sailing associations,
yacht clubs, charters and cruises exist for less
than experienced sailors.
Even those with disabilities can learn to
sail. The Footloose Sailing Association assists
disabled sailors with finding “independence on
the water” and also hosts 12 or more sailing
events throughout the months of May and
continuing through September.
There is almost a constant commotion
on board, even just for a short outing on the
river. It is hard to imagine the same fuss being
made in a much more turbulent atmosphere
of forceful winds and slick surfaces. Mindful
of his situation at all times, Johnson admits he
has a lot of respect for the river. “It’s those that
don’t, that get hurt.”
Settling against the helm of the boat
and keeping his eyes on the water, Johnson
recounts more stories of sailing, racing, and
spending time with his family on a river
they’ve come to know well. The sun begins
setting and shadows stretch across the water.
The approaching twilight eventually turns the
boat towards home, dark water, and lingering
vessels passing port side.

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Sport
Me e t s
Finesse
Lexus RX 450h

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It looks as if this year, Lexus
has vigorously gone into
reinvention mode. Not only
has the company labeled its
latest luxury utility vehicle with
“reinventing the vehicle that
invented it all,” the automaker
also made claims to the 2010
series that its new coming is
“inspired by the driver.”
Meet the
RX 450h
W
ith such a catchy, coined slogan, it was only right to
test Lexus and see just how much reinvention its
third-generation RX model underwent. Introducing
the 2010 Lexus RX 450h.
Lexus has certainly positioned itself among the top
of the luxury crossover class with its gasoline-electric hybrid model which
makes no exceptions. The 450h is sharp, and it gives off an elite vibe
every time you sit behind the wheel.
Its styling is striking with 18-inch alloy wheels that hold up a sleek, sporty
frame. The Lexus is elegant, yet fierce with a blue-tinted “L” emblem
accenting off an impressive chrome grille and piercing LED headlamps.
The innovative headlamps include optional features of Adaptive Front
Lighting System (AFS) and Intelligent High Beams. Both features are
made to improve the driver’s visibility during night driving. The AFS
option allows the mini LED lights in the headlamp to pivot between
10-15 degrees during turns to provide better road guidance. Also quiet
useful is the Intelligent High Beam feature, which automatically switches
your high-beams into a low setting when oncoming cars approach using a
mounted camera behind the rear view mirror.
Tired of searching through your pockets for your car keys or that
outdated automatic door opener? Lexus adds convenience with a
SmartAccess key that allows you to unlock the car by simply touching the
door handle. Not only do the doors unlock, but it also put the car into
a ready mode using the electric battery. All you have to do is press the
“Engine” button to fully start the car.
Drivers can really take full command behind the wheel of this vehicle.
Installed into a beautiful leather-wrapped, wood-grain steering wheel are
multiple functions accessing hands free calling, radio and audio controls,
and an under-mounted camera on the passenger’s mirror that assists
viewing for parallel parking and tight turns. Though we get the purpose
of the Parking Assist feature, the camera angles displayed on the 8-inch
in-dash screen are too obscure, and they’re probably not going to change
the driver’s natural sense to look over across the passenger side to park.
The biggest plus for the 450h is its driving performance. If you’re
the type who loves hearing the bumps and roars coming from the road,
you’re not going to hear much of that in this car. Your driving experience
will be quiet–and at times almost too quiet. But you can’t knock Lexus for
giving its customers a comfortable driving experience. The 450h is very
agile and smooth on the road thanks to an improved double-wishbone
rear suspension and front McPherson struts with gas-pressurized shock
absorbers. The combination results in handling that’s tight and sturdy for
an all-around pleasing ride.
The engine is quite different from its former RX 400h which ran
on a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine that produced 270 horsepower. With a
Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain, the 450h is built on a 3.5-liter V6 engine
upping its production to 295 horsepower. Available in front or all-wheel
drive (we tested the all-wheel drive version), the new 450h engine operates
with the Atkinson cycle electric motor found in Toyota Prius hybrids. The
Atkinson cycle motor, which have been praised with improving the old
Otto cycle motors, is designed to help conserve energy switching between
words Shalamar Clark | photos Rick Olson

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“ inspired by the driver.”
gas and electric power, which helps produce
more power and improve fuel economy. The
RX 450h gets an estimated EPA of 30 miles
per gallon in city driving and 28 mpg on the
highway.
W
hile driving, we found
that one of the more
intuitive features, not to
mention the first of its
kind according to Lexus,
was the Heads-Up Display which projects
turn-by-turn navigational directions, your car’s
speed, and your current radio channel on the
driver-side windshield. Thankfully, Lexus made
this feature nonintrusive while driving. The
feature helps keep the driver’s attention on the
road ahead and less on the in-dash navigational
screen.
Add on an extra $4,980.00 to the $43,250
MSRP ($41,660 for front-wheel drive) and
enjoy a 90 day trial subscription of XM
NavTraffic and NavWeather with the Remote
Touch controller, Dual-Screen Rear Seat
Entertainment with Navigation, DVD Rear-
Seat Entertainment System with Wireless
Headphones, Audio/Video Inputs, 120V AC
Power Outlet and Navigation System with
Voice Command, and Backup Monitor.
After tinkering with all these features a
couple things became apparent: First, the
Remote Touch mouse used to control the
navigation screen on the LCD display was a
bit of an overload. We know it’s an optional
feature, but all the features incorporated in the
steering wheel alone is enough for one driver.
However, after using it to find quick directions,
its functionality exceeded our expectations.
When selecting an icon, you will feel the
joystick lock into place when scrolling over
items making it easier to properly select icons.
Now, if your RX comes with the Dual-
Screen Rear Entertainment options and you’re
carrying a few backseat passengers, they will
love you. No, not for the limited leg, shoulder
and head space–especially if you’re over 5’9”–
but for the mere entertainment factor. Imagine
having their favorite DVD play on one screen,
while the other person dives into a fun game on
the Nintendo Wii on other monitor. We almost
guarantee that no one will call “shotgun,” with
two LCD screens in the back.
Thinking of space, the RX does offer
spacious leg room for front seat passengers.
Lexus even thought to build a bin underneath
the center console, which works perfect to store
purses and bags for women drivers–this could
also work with guys. Regardless, there is plenty
of space to store all your things. The large 450h
cargo capacity measures 40 cubic feet of trunk
space, giving you more than enough room to
pack the groceries, the luggage and the dog.

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Pros Cons
INTERFACE
Clear interface with your blue-lit route, travel time, current street
traveling and upcoming street with turn display and distance.
Satellite viewing in the “Layers” feature makes route viewing
more difficult.
SEARCH
ENGINE
You will like the option to search by text or speech. Google
Navigation uses its reliable Google Maps data for results to
searches like “gas station,” and “restaurants.”
Speech searching is very precise. If you have a hard time
clearly pronouncing your words, you may want to stick to the
keypad.
ACCURACY
Directions are very accurate and includes clearly labeled street
names and “Street View” mode that shows a picture of your
destination.
After missing a turn, directions during rerouting sometimes
tell you to do an immediate u-turn or have you make
unnecessary turns to reconnect to your route.
VOICE-OVER
When reaching your destination, the voice-over indicates which
side of the road your destination is on.
It’s definitely not the most soothing voice you’ve ever heard.
While other devices have put an emphasis on improving
voice-over navigation, Google Navigation falls back into the
robotic era.
VOICE-OVER
RESPONSIVENESS
Slower street driving provides enough response time for proper
turn-by-turn directions.
Its response time during high-speed, highway driving seems
too slow.
UPDATES
Google Navigation trophies itself for having free, up-to-date maps
using its internet connectivity. You won’t have to pay for updated
maps like most portable devices.
We really don’t see anything bad about free updates.
ALTERNATIVE
ROUTING
Press one button to show alternative routes to your destination
with “Traffic View” that shows traveling conditions.
You won’t like the time it takes to retrieve your new directions
in the middle of driving.
COVERAGE
Google Navigation should prove well with most city driving within
3G coverage.
You may want to bring your Garmin or TomTom when
venturing outside 3G limits.
COMPATIBILITY
Phones using the Android 1.6 software or higher will be able to
run Google Navigation.
If you’re not using Android 1.6 software or higher, it might be
time to invest in a new phone.
SIZE VS
SCREEN SIZE
It’s good to have a portable GPS that’s not clunky and can fit in
your back pocket.
This really comes down to the type of phone you have.
Standard portable device screens run 4.3 inches, and newer
ones are expanding to 5 inches. Our hunch is, your mobile
screen probably won’t be this large, so be aware of frequent
squinting.
PRICE
Save the hundreds of dollars you would spend on a Garmin or
TomTom portable navigation device. The Google Navigation app is
free in the Android Market.
Don’t associate a free product with wort hless value. It does
its job in the GPS realm.
Navigate to Google GPS
words Shalamar Clark
Map courtesy of Google Maps

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with its dock, where programs and folders can be launched, controlled,
and rearranged in an intuitive fashion — no scouring through menus
required. However, Windows 7 takes the concept and makes it its own
by including jump lists — intelligent lists that pop up with commonly
accessed tasks and files for a particular program. Right-click on the
Libraries icon (the catch-all file organization system that manages
intelligent directories based on what kind of file you’re looking for) and
you’ll see a list of the libraries you open most frequently. It’s a clever
feature that applies to lots of programs and it only gets more useful the
more Windows gets to know you.
Before you decide to take the plunge, be sure to grab Microsoft’s
handy Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor tool found on Microsoft’s website.
It’ll give your system a quick once-over and let you know whether you’ve
got the horsepower to run Windows 7 effectively. Most current Vista
machines should handle the new OS just fine, but Windows XP users will
want to double-check before purchasing — after all, it’s been eight years
since Windows XP hit the market.
There’s also the matter of multiple versions available to purchase,
which needlessly complicates what should otherwise be an easy decision.
However, most people will get by fine with Home Premium on the family
desktop and Professional for any computers that need to be able to
connect to an office network or domain.
If you’re like me, you’ve stuck it out with XP for those eight long
years while Vista floundered and Mac OS X flourished. That’s why it’s so
gratifying to be able to say that finally, after one major misstep, Microsoft
has crafted an operating system that’s fast, clever, intuitive and enjoyable
to use. Windows 7 is not only easily the rival of Apple’s latest iteration of
OS X, Snow Leopard; it also manages to trump it in quite a few ways. If
you’ve got the hardware to handle it, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise
that’s sure to make even your Mac friends jealous.
If the Windows Vista debacle
taught us anything, it’s that
breaking up is hard to do — but
getting back together is even
more difficult. After Microsoft
lost ground in the operating
system battle to Apple’s sleek
OSX and failed to convert a
majority of its own Windows XP
stalwarts to the embattled Vista
operating system, the software
giant seems to have realized the
best way to earn forgiveness is to
create a product that deserves it.
I
ts latest operating system is being billed as a “for the fans, by the
fans” reparation to PC users who got burned by Windows Vista
— almost like a gesture of goodwill, except that it costs money
even for current Vista users. But rest assured that, even at its full
retail price, Windows 7 is the best version of Windows yet and
absolutely worth the upgrade.
The most important thing to know about Windows 7 is that it
just works. That might sound like the kind of rhetoric best associated
with the congregation of the Church of Steve Jobs, but for once
Microsoft has crafted an operating system that requires little more from
the user than the ability to put a disc in a DVD drive. Installation is
straightforward for Vista users, who can opt to load a direct upgrade
over their previous installation of Vista, conveniently ironing out all
those bad memories while preserving your personal data. However, XP
users are forced to do what’s called a “clean” installation, meaning the
operating system has to be installed on a fresh hard drive partition. This
means you’ll need another hard drive or some other storage device to
back up your files with beforehand.
But once Windows 7 is up and running, it feels like a breath of
fresh air. Gone are the countless redundant warning screens and the
Cold War-era paranoia that plagued Vista’s interface, replaced by a
very unobtrusive Action Center that rests neatly in the system tray.
And thanks to its emphasis on efficiency, Windows 7 boots quickly
(even faster than XP, in my experience) and runs programs confidently.
Without countless permission authorizations to wade through just to
install a program or delete some files, it’s clear Windows 7 was designed
with productivity in mind.
And it doesn’t hurt that it’s gorgeous, too. Borrowing heavily from
Vista’s shiny, transparent Aero aesthetic, Windows 7 features a refined
look that’s both appealing and easy on the eyes. It also makes window
organization even more efficient thanks to a slick new function. If you
drag a program window to the top, it’ll expand to fill the whole screen;
likewise, move a window to the left or right side of the screen and it’ll
automatically resize to fill half of the screen, which means comparing two
documents side-by-side no longer requires the tedious task of manually
reshaping each individual window to fit.
In perhaps the boldest change, the traditional task bar has been
replaced by one composed entirely of program icons. It’s clearly
Microsoft taking a page from (well, blatantly ripping off) Apple’s OS X
Screenshots courtesy of Microsoft
The Vista
nightmare
is overwords Nick Cummings
review: windows 7

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Getting the Most out of your
Digital Camera
Photography is a great hobby for both beginning and advanced shooters. However
we know that understanding all the functions and the many buttons of a digital single lens
reflex camera can be tricky. We asked our Photo Editor, Rick Olson, to help breakdown the
fundamentals of the Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras in a series of articles to help you
get the most out of your photography experience.
Photography Fundamentals
ISO: The ISO depicts the cameras sensitivity to light. A low ISO captures more
detailed photos, but needs a significant light source. High ISO, while appearing
grainier, is more sensitive to light, therefore making it easy to shoot photos without
flash in low light conditions.
Aperture: Also known as f-stop, aperture is the amount of light your lens lets in. If
you look at your lens at f/22, you’ll notice a small pinhole. At f/2, the opening will be much
larger. At a low aperture, more light will be let in, but the range of focus will be reduced
dramatically, resulting in softer backgrounds. At higher f-stops less light will be let in, but
more of the photo will be in focus.
Shutter: The snap you hear when you take a photo is your shutter. Slow shutter
speeds (i.e. 60) let in more light and can be used to convey motion. A faster shutter (i.e.
250) allows less light, but freezes action and makes it easy to get sharp photos.
Wheel of Confusion
The primary area of confusion is the dial at the top of your camera with a plethora of
symbols and letters such as: M, A, S, P, Auto, a flower, and a mountain. These decide which
functions (such as ISO, shutter speed and aperture) your camera control and which ones
you’re in charge of. Set on “auto,” your camera will act the same as a point-and-shoot. All
you have to do is decide when to take the picture. A, S and P are priority settings, meaning
you choose one of the primary functions and the camera adjusts according. For example:
when set on “A” you choose the aperture (how much light the lens lets in) and the camera
decides shutter speed accordingly. For “S,” it’s vice versa, with you selecting shutter speed.
“M” is manual, meaning you’re completely in charge of all your camera’s functions.
Image Size
DSLR’s offer a variety of image choices. The two types are Jpeg and Raw format. Raw
images make post-production editing a breeze, but also produce enormous file sizes and
sometimes require special software to view. Unless you’re a professional photographer or
very nit-picky about image quality, set your camera on Jpeg and life will be much easier.
Jpeg’s come in three qualities: basic, normal and fine. Since you want crisp photos, choose
fine. and fine. Since you want crisp photos, choose fine.
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Cook to
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T
he kitchen presents an ideal domain for wooing your significant
other. Don’t let the drudgery of an Oregon winter or your demanding
work schedule hamper romance this season. Your culinary skills may
be limited to microwaving a prepackaged dinner or defined by the
gourmet cooking courses you took in college, but feeding people you
care about is an act of love.
Imagine the delectation of entering a candle-lit house with rose pedals strewn. Guided
toward the aroma emanating from the kitchen, you hear Etta James croon softly through
the stereo speakers. You drift through the living room, scintillated. “At last, my love has
come along.” From behind the wall she emerges, dressed only in a snug red apron, bearing
a bottle of Pinot noir.
When contemplating romance in the kitchen, we often conjure this image of a nearly
nude woman catering to her bread-winning husband’s fantasies. Gender roles of the 1950s
have led us to associate kitchen eroticism with women. On the contrary, seeing men break
gender bounds by wining and dining the woman in their life is refreshingly sexy.
When concocting a romantic extravaganza, consider every aspect of the evening
to keep it exhilarating: the date and time, your attire, setting the mood, the menu,
aphrodisiacs, and alcohol selection.
Date, Time and Invitation
Plan your night of culinary romance in advance, giving you and your significant other•
something to anticipate. Don’t give away the details; just ask her to pencil you in for a
date.
Check your calendar before suggesting a date to work around an anniversary of some•
sort. Reminiscing a first date or significant experience you shared is sure to impress
her.
Dub the night with a certain theme. Think “A Night in Paris” or “unTainted Love.” For•
inspiration, revisit prom themes, browse through romantic movies, listen to love ballads,
or check out romance novels from the library.
Pick a clever time–6 p.m. is boring. Try a mysterious time like 7:07 or 8:13.•
Design an invitation or send an E-vite. Deliver flowers and a note to her work, asking•
for her presence at an “evening affair for two.” Remember, just as you would attempt to
differentiate yourself in a job search, differentiate yourself as a romantic partner.
Attire
Three-piece suit or birthday suit? That’s for you to determine. Again, aim to theme the•
evening and be consistent. Whatever you determine, shower and shave the night of,
and insure that you look irresistibly charming.
Be creative. For “A Night in Paris,” wear a beret and draw in a ridiculous French•
mustache. For “unTainted Love,” don flamboyant 80’s attire for a nostalgic flashback to
the days of stone-washed jeans and poufy hair.
As mentioned in the opening scenario, wear an apron with nothing beneath. It’s a saucy•
scheme sure to keep the night exciting.
Consider incorporating food into your costume. Serve appetizers on your body for a•
sexy tease.
Mood setting
Lighting, music and decor are crucial aspects of a dinner date. In most cases, you•
should dim your overhead lamps, and instead use light candles. Scented ones offer
sensuality and placing mirrors underneath them creates a illustrious allure.
When it comes to music, go by your common taste or the classics. Etta and Frank are•
always winners.
Decor may be as simple as a traditional vase of roses and scattered rose petals or•
something festive like confetti and balloons. Again, stick with your theme. The more
homey and cozy, the better.
Meal selection
Ethnic or comfort food, gourmet or convenience? These decisions all depend on•
you and your partner’s tastes, but try to spice it up with some exotic flair. Whatever
you choose, combining creativity and home cooking is essential. Nothing says “I’m
mediocre” like take-out or a frozen pizza.
Try to create as many entrees as feasible. A three-course or more meal leaves each•
subsequent dish to the imagination. A bottle of wine never hurts, obviously.
Always plan an appetizer and dessert. It’s mandatory and it tells her you paid attention•
to details from start to finish.
Aphrodisiacs
Delicious as garlic, onions, and asparagus may be in a sautéed sauce, it’s important to•
weigh the pros and cons of such pungent foods, especially when it comes to romance.
Try to scrap the surefire bad breath-inducing recipes in favor of a side dish like
pineapple, which enhances pheromones and attraction.
For an unforgettable night of courting in the kitchen, remember:
plan ahead, seek out the proper culinary resources and don’t forget
to shower your partner with adoration. And kisses.

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WITH HER
Banzai Tea (sake cocktail)
1½ - 2 oz of Samurai Love Sake
or Momokawa Ruby Sake
1½ oz of Grand Marnier
A splash of Sweet and Sour
Fill up with 7 Up or GingerAle
NIGHT CAP
Maple Leaf
1½ oz of Bourbon
½ oz of maple syrup
½ oz of lemon juice
AFTER HOUR
Green Tear (absinthe mixed drink)
1½ oz of Absinthe Original
3 oz of cranberry juice
3 oz of Indian tonic water
slice of lemon
WITH THE GUYS
The Special or Barton Special
1 oz of Applejack
1 oz of gin
1 oz of Scotch
The dangerous attraction of absinthe
makes it the perfect after hours drink.
Look for liquor stores or bars that
carry this legendary spirit and sample
a standard mixed drink with a large
splash of the Green Fairy.
There’s something romantic and
mysterious about sake. Take it one
step further with the robust flavors
of Grand Marnier and Ginger Ale for
texture, and you’ve got a recipe for a
swoon-worthy cocktail.
No frills here, just the good stuff. Mix
it up and try The Special over ice for
a drink with the guys that will pack a
punch. Have it on the rocks.
At once hearty and refreshing, the
Maple Leaf is breakfast meets dessert
– but in a tumbler.
Everything in The Grizzly is sure to
be on tap. And in a city renowned for
its beer and beer-loving activities, it’s
a great halfway point between hard
alcohols and hops. Have it on the
rocks.
Drink Up: APRIL
Freshen up your drink
vocabulary and order
something different this spring.
ON TAP
The Grizzly
3 oz of lemonade or sour mix
1½ of Bourbon
2 oz of energy drink (optional)
3 oz of beer; brown ale is best
words Molly McHugh | photos Mike Perrault

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Healthy Alternatives
Fresh Look:
words TUULA Rebhahn | photos Rick Olson
In the summer, throwing together
a fresh, tasty meal from seasonal
ingredients is a snap. But when the snow
flies and temperatures drop, selection
suffers. Here’s how to prepare a winter
feast that’s simple, elegant, and will have
your guests asking for more.
We all do it. We spend our summer gorging at backyard barbeques
and most of the fall preparing for some hypothetical winter famine by
way of holiday feasting. By January, just about everyone is ready to start
the new year afresh with lighter fare. And increasingly, vegetarian and
vegan diets are considered the best way to decrease the impact on our
waistline as well as the environment. Some are even choosing to buy
directly from the source at farmers’ markets to improve local economies
and learn the details about how their food is produced.
So you’ve decided that you’re going to make your meals in 2010 more
healthful for you and the planet. Well, the cardinal rule of cooking —
especially if you don’t do a lot of it — is to keep it simple. Use fresh
ingredients and present them elegantly using the guide below.
The first step is to get the shopping done. If you can find a farmers’
market that is still open in winter, this will be the best place to get what
you’re looking for. Otherwise, just stick with seasonal ingredients. There’s
a reason squashes, potatoes, greens (like kale and chard), mushrooms,
apples, and pears have traditionally starred in winter feasts. Many stores
now sell “local” produce, but read the labels to ensure that’s really what
you’re getting.
If you’re the host, you will likely be responsible for the main course.
If you prefer to have meat – and this shouldn’t necessarily be off your
list if you want to eat lighter – go for maximum freshness, flavor and
social responsibility by finding meat that was raised free-range. You can
find a source easily by using the website localharvest.org.
A vegetarian meal is cheaper and often less time-intensive than
roasting a bird or marinating steaks. For a delicious vegetarian (or vegan)
entrée that also looks beautiful on the table, stuff a pumpkin or other
winter squash. To feed a large number of people, choose a medium-sized
pumpkin, but don’t go too large as it must fit on a cookie sheet when
halved. Alternatively, use smaller acorn squashes, which have a unique
shape and more flavorful meat. Roast the squash first by halving it, scoop
out the seeds, and place cut-side down on the cookie sheet. Bake in an

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oven at 350 degrees until tender (30 - 50 minutes, depending on the size).
Only roast the squash until tender; don’t let it get too soft.
For the stuffing, you can find plenty of recipes on the internet, but a
good combination is bread cubes, gorgonzola cheese, leeks, mushrooms,
and hazelnuts. Or try bread crumbs with dried cranberries that have been
soaked in a bit of water, sausage, onion, and garlic. Include fresh herbs
like parsley and sage then sauté the vegetables in a bit of butter or olive oil
before mixing with the other ingredients. Place the stuffing in the roasted
squash, then bake it again at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the
stuffing is hot and browned on top.
Mashed potatoes are simple to jazz up with a bit of color and flavor
by adding kale. Simply steam your unpeeled potatoes (steaming vegetables
with their peels on maintains maximum nutritional value) until nearly
done, then throw in an equal amount of chopped kale. Steam everything
for another 5-10 minutes until the kale is wilted. Mash the potatoes and
kale with a bit of butter and milk, cream or sour cream. If your guests are
garlic fans, add a fresh crushed clove or two.
Just because you’re going veggie doesn’t mean you have to skip
gravy. In fact, mushroom gravy will tie the whole meal together and add
a measure of decadence without the fat. The best part is, it’s easy to
make by sautéing a mix of fresh mushrooms (shitake, crimini, oyster, or
chantrelles) in butter, then adding garlic, onion, and a splash each of soy
sauce and red wine. Dilute a tablespoon of cornstarch in a bit of cold
water and add it to the vegetables with a cup of vegetable broth. Keep
mixing until gravy thickens.
Depending on the size of the group and how elaborate you want to
be, you can add vegetable side dishes and salads as needed. Try carrots,
turnips, or beets roasted just until tender and prepare a simple green salad
to please all palates. For dessert, baked apples are a breeze and delicious
served with vanilla yogurt or ice cream. Core the apples and dust with
brown sugar and cinnamon, then fill the cores with raisins and walnuts
and bake at 350 degrees until soft.
The internet is a goldmine of recipes and can give you step-by-step
instructions on everything from rolling pie crust to mincing garlic. But
don’t be afraid to play around, either, substituting similar ingredients or
creating your own dishes altogether. The best part about cooking is you
get to eat your mistakes. And when you’re using fresh vegetables and
supporting local farmers, you can feel good about what you’re eating as
well.

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