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Reactor Magazine Vol.1 No. 8 January, 2006
EDITOR, PUBLISHER
Aaron Pogue
All About The Smoking Ban 6
MANAGING EDITOR
Yael Avni
* Man on the Street: What do the smokers say about it?
* A synopsis of Initiative 901
MUSIC EDITOR
* Letter to the Editor
Duncan Pryce
COLUMNISTS This Month in Fasion 9
Jessi Wyse, Adam Sachs, Kerry Schafer,
Randy Kimbler, Lorri Hill, Roman Uggh...Beyond Boots
Payne, Louisa Whitfield, Karen Toerne,
Misha Fleming, Jennifer Irlam, John
Hunter, Isaiah Brown, Bear Rhodes,
Musical Guests 12
Charles Eccleston, Max Pogue
The genius Jazz of
RESIDENT POET
My Lucky Blue Suit
Amy Ann Krog
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Truth About Advertising 14
Eric Schultheiss - Essence Photography
A special message from the Reactor
ART DEPARTMENT
advertising department
J.D. Smith, Jonathan Nickens
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Restaurant Review 16
T. Maccarone’s brings Italian flair
to downtown Walla Walla
Classic Beauty 18
Simple steps to perfect skin
Nanowrimo 20
Writing the 30-day novel
Mu Meson saves the day 24
Rock and Roll + Environmental Conservation
= Battelle Auditorium Concert + Triple CD Release
Entertainment Calendar 25-6
*The Blue Rag: Live Music Listings
* Indy movies at Battelle: synopses & showtimes
“Spirit of 9/10” 28
Doom and gloom...or is it? What does Iran
have up its sleeve?
Hard Knock Life 31
The plight of teenage jobseekers
Nairobi Meat Fest 32
Louisa Whitfield samples African game -
straight, no chaser
The N-Word 34
Let’s go nuclear!
Tokyo Shopping Spree 36
The Kamikaze grab-bag New Year
and no butts about it
Man
on
the
Street
Nicholas Romero &
Juan Aguilar -
Nicolas - I think it’s the people’s personal
choice to go to a bar if they’re a non-smoker.
Even with the 25-foot law, non-smokers will
REACTIONS TO
still be breathing the smoke.
THE SMOKING BAN
from Downtown Juan - It’s a bad law. It’s just one step toward
banning smoking altogether, and it’s going to
Kennewick
be just like Prohibition.
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Tracy Cook -
Riki Penney -
I like that there’s no smoking inside Email:
Smoking and drinking go hand in
the bar. I think there should be
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hand. I want to go out to have a
outdoor areas for smokers, but I don’t
good time, and I want to smoke at
think it should be out in the street.
the same time.
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Non-Smoking. . .or
struggled with any form of addiction knows better. It just isn’t that simple
Non-Smoking? By Yael Avni or easy. And in the meantime these folks are ostracized from many social
situations. A 25-foot restriction can easily send people blocks away from
It’s funny how the once commonly asked question, “Smoking or non- their workplace or hangout, especially on crowded city streets where
smoking?” has surely changed since Initiative 901 passed in Washington businesses are located right next to one another, and parking lots are few
State on November 8, 2005. No longer will anyone be asked which and far between. And businesses whose primary clientele are smokers
section of their favorite restaurant, or any public are likely to take a fi nancial hit. Many people hit the
establishment, they prefer. According to the King bars not only to drink and socialize, but also to have a
County Public Health Website, the initiative smoke. Now they’ll be forced to stay home to smoke,
amends the 1985 Indoor Air Act, now requiring likely detracting from overall sales of businesses who
all public and work places to be smoke free. This primarily cater to smokers.
means that as of December 8, 2005, any place
open to the public or used by employees must Washington State now has cleaner air for everyone to
be completely smoke-free. Think restaurants, breathe, and that is a victory for most of us, who have
casinos, private clubs, bowling alleys, etc. All of every right to avoid toxic fumes in our daily routines.
them are now squeaky clean, all the time, with no I’m just wary of the potentially demonizing effect of
exceptions. In addition, a minimum 75% of hotel any law that alienates a group of people. Although
rooms offered to the public must be smoke-free. Initiative 901 may encourage smokers to quit, the
And smoking is now prohibited within 25 feet ‘encouragement’ is not coming from a positive
of all doorways, windows, and air intakes of the source, like improved resources to aid the quitting
aforementioned public spaces. process. Instead smokers may feel forced to quit out of
inconvenience and a newly heightened social pressure,
Sounds like a breath of fresh air, doesn’t it? which in turn increases negative feelings and heightens
Possibly. To some it may sound pretty harsh. An stress. Not exactly the most comfortable environment
overwhelming majority of Washington voters for battling an addiction. Yes, smoking is terrible for
think the passing of this initiative is a wonderful everyone’s health, appearance, and overall well-being.
advancement toward better community health. And they’re right. But it’s important to pause a moment in the midst or our rejoicing and
Smoke-free public places will allow workers and patrons to fulfi ll job recognize those whose lives will be adversely affected by this ban. I don’t
responsibilities and be entertained without breathing dangerous second- know about you, but I’m having a hard time getting used to the sudden
hand fumes. And it has been proven: there is no amount of second-hand lack of mysterious haze swirling through my favorite bar as I swivel on
smoke deemed safe for people to breathe. It is directly linked to many a stool, sipping my drink. The ambience has defi nitely changed. So the
forms of cancer, much the same as actually smoking. Yet what about question remains: “Smoking or non-smoking?” The public has made a
those who are addicted to smoking and now have virtually nowhere to fi nal decision, but it’s still something to think about.
go? One might think they should simply quit. But anyone who has ever
Letters to the Editor
Hey, Reactor
I just thought your readers might like to know that all this new anti-smoking stuff should have happened a long time ago. Smokers should have got
the hint when the government jacked up the rates on a pack of smokes to nearly fi ve bucks. Did that stop them? No. And neither have all the fi nd-
ings that smoking kills more people than car accidents or old age. People walk out of Cigarette Store with two cartons of smokes and one hundred
dollars less in their pocket. And one more thing. Smoking stinks. Tic Tacs don’t work and neither does Febreeze. Read between the lines, smokers,
and quit.
Bob Timberlake
Pasco
Hey, Bob
Even though I smoke, I couldn’t agree more. If smoking was ever cool, it’s not anymore. Smokers like to justify their habit as a “social thing,” and
they fi nd some kind of comraderie with other smokers. Well, all of my smoking friends quit years ago, and I feel foolish every time I light up around
them. It also feels shabby to smoke a cigarette, then walk into a room where everyone can smell the smoke on my clothes and on my breath. This
new law, however, adds another stigma to that foolishness and shabbiness: shame. Shame on me for polluting my body and then smelling up the
room. Back in the good old days, when smoking was cool, miscreants were forced to sit on a stool, in the corner, wearing a dunce cap; and that is
exactly how I feel now when I am forced to “step out for a smoke” and keep my stink 25 feet from the door. Still, sadly but truly, the voters decided
that smoking is bad both for the self and for society as a whole. The punishment might be unjust, but the real penalty smokers face is black lungs, bad
breath and, like you said, a skinny wallet. You’re right Bob. It’s time to quit.
PPaaggee 77 RREEAACCTTOORR MMAAGGAAZZIINNEE JJaannuuaarryy,, 22000066 wwwwww..rreeaaccttoorrmmaagg..ccoomm
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This Month in Fashion
By Yael Avni
With sub-zero temperatures persisting and sheets of ice still lining the
streets, it can be a challenge to stay warm and fashionable at the same
time. And with 2006 upon us, we all have that self-indulgent resolution to
be more fashionable this year. (Hey it’s alright to indulge a little now and
then.) Here’s a peek at what’s hot for this first month in 2006:
Let those snowflakes fall, ‘cause boots of all kinds are the fashionable
footwear of the moment and they’re here to keep your feet warm - and
fabulous. We all know those furry Ugg boots have been trendy for ages,
but now the style has expanded to include many varieties that appeal to
many tastes. With differing heel heights, as well as calf, knee, and thigh-
high versions all coming into vogue, there’s a pair for even the pickiest
shopper.
The coolest new addition to the boot trend
is lacing, which has its roots in the Victorian
Era, but has gone modern with amazing de-
tails and uncommon textures. The boots can
lace up the front or back, or even the sides,
and the laces can vary from super skinny to
thick and ribbon-like.
There are lots of colors to choose from,
too. The typical black and brown are still
popular, but varying shades of tan, gold,
Suede “Ali” by Lulu and red are quickly appearing in storefront
Guinness - $450 windows. And for the truly daring, there are
even pink, white, or blue versions. The tall-
er ones look great over skinny jeans worn
with a blousy, tunic-length top. Shorter boots can be worn with jeans that
don’t quite skim the floor, showing off the heel. Most pairs look fashion-
forward with cropped trousers or tights and a knee-length skirt. For an
elegant twist that will work for office or evening, try pairing knee-high
boots with an ankle-length straight
skirt, preferably with slits up the sides.
The boots will peek through as you
walk, adding a bit of glamour.
Locally, many stores offer warm and
fashionable footwear, including the
new Sexy Trends boutique located on
Clearwater Ave in Kennewick. Macy’s
also has some decent options at rea-
sonable prices. Looking for something
more exotic? Check out the online
shopping scene for non-local duds.
My favorites include the richly red and
Suede “Corset,” Andrew
pebble-textured leather boot by Colin Stevens Collection - $590
Stuart, $128, available at victoriasse-
cret.com. I also adore the purple suede,
comfortable heel, and metallic trim of
the “Ali,” by Lulu Guinness and Stacy Gemma, $450, available at 732-
741-8686. So ladies, no more frostbitten toes – get out there and strut
your stuff in those swanky boots! Happy New Year!
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