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Rachel Palmer - Writer

Rachel grew up near the Black Hills in Rapid City and is a South Dakota native. She is currently attending the University of South Dakota and is in the process of earning a degree in English Education with a minor in Music. As cliché as it may sound, Rachel has a passion for reading and writing—creative writing in particular. She enjoys tutoring students at Vermillion Middle School and volunteering at the W.H. Over Museum. For fun, Rachel loves to go on “road trips” and see her favorite bands and musicians live. In the future, Rachel hopes to become a secondary English teacher and keep herself busy as a freelance writer.

Rachel gives the 411 on the new - and thriving - Last Stop CD Shop.

Mary Dodson - Writer Mary is 28 years old and grew up in Spearfish, SD. She graduated from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Theatre. At NSU Mary’s significant accomplishments included having poetry and a humorous sketch published in the Shelterbelt literary magazine, performing in ten main stage theatrical performances and winning three acting awards. In December 2008 she received her Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of South Dakota.

This month Mary gives a look at mentalist Zac Tenneboe.

Sabina Mustic - Writer Sabina graduated from the University of South Dakota in May 2008 with a B.A. in English and German. She enjoys writing because it gives her satisfaction when she knows she worked hard and created something worth reading. Some of Sabina’s hobbies include reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and shopping. Sabina plans to attend graduate school sometime in the near future to get a Master’s degree in Library Science.

Check out Sabina’s article on allergies.

Denise DePaolo - Writer Denise is from Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 2001. Since then she has lived in Gainesville, FL. and traveled extensively. She and her husband Tony moved back to Sioux Falls in 2008. She is finishing up her English degree at the University of South Dakota and works as a bartender on weekends. Denise hopes to one day write for a living, but making drinks is a pretty cool job for now. She like adventures, jokes and going to punk rock shows.

Denise gets to know sprint car racer Trisha Underberg.

Lee Marotz - Graphic Designer Lee was born and raised in Watertown, SD. He is a graphic artist who moved to Sioux Falls in May of 2008 and is getting married in October 2009. Lee is currently the Web Operator for KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls as well as doing freelance design. As a freelance designer he creates logos and graphics for companies and individuals, as well as making slide-shows for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays; pretty much any occasion. He loves the creativity of graphic design and truly has found the passion and calling for his life. Lee would love to continue making graphics until the day he dies, whether it be in a company setting or freelance design. Any questions or comments for Lee can be made by emailing him at leemarotzdesign@hotmail.com.

Check out Lee’s graphic for this month’s quiz to see if you have etiquette.

Jamie Bulian - Writer Jamie is a 21-year-old from Yankton. She graduated last May with a major in Communication Studies and minors in both Contemporary Media and Journalism and Spanish. Jamie was very involved with the university newspaper and the university weekly newscast.

Jamie plans to pursue a career in either advertising/marketing or public relations. In her spare time she loves to run, read, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends.

This month Jamie discusses wedding planning in The Scoop.

Chuck Bennis - Illustrator Chuck attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where he received a degree in Art Education. After student teaching art and drawing at the International School of Geneva, Switzerland he moved home and took on directing the 2nd largest day camp in the United States, YMCA Camp Leif Ericson in Sioux Falls. At camp, he is known as “Woodchuck” by thousands of local youth. Outside of work you will see Chuck making the most of the Sioux Empire by biking on the trails, kayaking in the Sioux River and sketching at the Pavilion. Currently, his largest piece of public artwork is spray painted on a wall at J&L Harley Davidson.

Check out Chuck’s elaborate illustrations in this month’s The Scoop.

Megan Hausch - Writer Megan Hasche is a senior at Augustana College studying journalism, French and music. While not participating in numerous musical ensembles at Augustana, serving as the head editor for the yearbook or coordinating chapel musicians, she likes to kickback with a good book and a cup of good coffee. Having lived in Sioux Falls her entire life, Megan loves to travel and recently studied a semester in France.

Needless to say, she loves wine and crepes. After finishing college, Megan hopes to live and volunteer another year or two abroad before settling down as a journalist some where in the U.S. Megan’s first article gives tips on how to workout without a gym.

Kiley Barnes - Writer Kiley is native to Beresford, SD, but currently resides in Sioux Falls. She graduated this May with an English degree from the University of Sioux Falls, where upon she will be faced with the difficult task of finding a real-life, boring job like a real-life, boring adult. Her dreams include traveling, freelance writing and one day publishing a successful children’s book. In her leisure time she enjoys good music, good food and good friends, along with some dancing, too.

Kiley has four of the best Midwest road trips and reasons why you should run a 5k or marathon.

Danielle Rae Jaeger - Writer Danielle is 20 years old and grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She recently completed her second year at MSU in Mankato, MN, pursuing a major in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing. Danielle hopes to one day work as a columnist at a prestigious magazine or newspaper, write her own novel and travel as much as possible. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, friends, family, and her four dogs. She also has a deep love and respect for cheerleading, dance, music, and art, as well as an unhealthy obsession with candy and gas station slushies.

Danielle wants you to Get Involved this issue with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Molly Keen - Writer Molly was born and raised in Sioux Falls and is currently a junior attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is an Advertising major with an Art minor, but is still undecided as to what she wants to do when she “grows up.” In her spare time Molly likes to listen to and make music, hang out in coffee shops, travel as much as her budget will allow, read, and... well, write.

Check out Molly’s article on intimate photography by AC Ellis Photography.

Kyle Vanhove - Writer Kyle is 25 years old and is living in Sioux Falls, SD, where he pays the bills working at Citibank, and is working as a freelance journalist in his free time. Since moving to Sioux Falls three years ago after graduating from Dakota State University, his work has appeared in the Argus Leader, the Monthly Mix, and weekly at Examiner.com as the Sioux Falls Event Examiner. His favorite smell in the world is Pizza Hut ovens firing up, and he has a weakness for caramel.

Check out Kyle’s 2009 JazzFest preview.

Rob Specht - Photographer Rob is a native of Sioux Falls and has a Finance degree from Colorado Technical University. After discovering a family heirloom camera that his grandfather had once used, he developed an interest in photography that has since become a passion. Fulfilling the family tradition of photographers that skipped his father’s generation, Rob enjoys photographing many angles of life, people and places. He enjoys spending his summers traveling to the lake or regional music festivals, and hopes to develop the skills to become a photographer full-time. You can follow Rob’s work by adding him on Facebook, and keep on the lookout for a website coming soon.

Rob’s photo can be found this month in Why Don’t Ya Do Somethin’.

Lucinda Albers - Graphic Designer Lucinda Albers graduated from South Dakota State University in December,2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. She cuzrrently lives in Chicago and works as a DJ at Fearless Radio, a contributing writer for Alternative Press, and a freelance graphic designer.

A passionate supporter of music, she hopes to continue working with all forms of media to promote national and local artists.

Lucinda designs music pages 12-14.

JoAnna Halverson - Writer A 20-year-old journalism major at Augustana College, JoAnna Halverson grew up in Sioux Falls. She is passionate about bike riding, apples and poetry. When not delivering pizza or managing the office at her church, she can be spotted around the Sioux Falls bike trails on her turquoise mountain bike. In the future, JoAnna would enjoy a career in writing for entertainment or fashion.

JoAnna debuts her first article in this month’s beauty article about hair trends.

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CONTENTS

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Reviews and Recommendations 6

July Event Calendar

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A Taste of Sarcasm

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Beyond Borders: Book Reviews

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JazzFest ‘09 Preview

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Profiles in Sound Doomtree, Hollywood Undead, and the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

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Get Involved: Sioux Falls Synergy

Life, Love and Laughter 16

Why Don’t Ya Do Somethin’?: New Last Stop CD Shop

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COVER: Sprint Car Driver Trisha Underberg

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Ask the Johns

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In the Matter of Nick Kotzea...

26 The Scoop: Planning A Wedding 28

He Said, She Said...

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The Intimate Imagery of Cory Ann Ellis

Eighteen-year-old Sprint Car Driver Trisha Underberg Image by Bella Luce Photography

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26 34 Duelin’ DJs: Jake Hill and Jeff Meuzelaar

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36 The Real Deal: Zac Tenneboe 37 Quiz: Do You Have Etiquette?

Fashion and Beauty 39 What’s Boss/Get Lost 40 Locks of Irony: The Evolving Reversal of Hair Styles Between Men and Women 42 Our Favorites 44 Fashion: Shades of Summer

Fitness and Health 50 Allergy Season 52 No Gym Necessary Workouts

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Poll of the Month

Your vote on the petition to OK Medical Marijuana in SD? No. Pot is bad, mmmkay!

14.77%

No. Isn’t there something else doctors can use?

10.07% 30.87%

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Yes. Legalize it for all!

44.3%

Yes. Polititians shouldn’t legislate doctors on how to best treat their patients!

Check our official website for next month’s poll and be part of the next issue!

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EVENTS

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Chris Saab

* * July 3, 10, 18 July 1-31 Art Exhibit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-F Museum of Visual Materials. Artist Cole Zdenek will have 14 paintings up downtown throughout the month of July. For more info, call Megan Hartz at (605) 271-9500 or visit www.sfmvm.com.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Swing Dance Night 8 p.m.

Club David. Nightlife in Sioux Falls just started swinging. Every Wednesday night there is a free beginning Swing Dance lesson and open dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover charge. Swing dancing is perfect for both making new friends and connecting with that special someone. Beginners are always welcome. For more info call (605) 212-6230 or visit swingexperience.com.

July 3 Downtown First Fridays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Historic Downtown Sioux Falls. Please support Downtown, especially during construction.

Plein-Air Sidewalk Artists - Downtown Sioux Falls 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Edith Mortenson Center Main Stage. The summer activity downtown continues to increase. To add to an evening’s things to do, a group of artists will be visiting Phillips Ave. Doreen Johnson, Steve Randall, Debra Kroger and Colette Tillottson to name a few of the artists, will be sharing their talents in oils, water colors, pen and ink, batik and folk arts during the summer months. Wearable art, caricatures and other artistic pieces will be available to downtown patrons. Stop by, see art created and visit with the artists.

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Horse and Carriage Rides 7 to 9 p.m.

June 6, 13, 20, 27 Sioux Empire Farmers Market 8 a.m.—12 p.m.

401 E. 8th& Railroad Center.

July 3, 4, 10, 17, 24

July 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 31

Greatest Show On H20 5:00-10 p.m.

Canaries Games

Catfish Bay Water Ski Park. $9 adults, $7 kids (6-12), anything lower is free. New show every year. For more info call (605) 339-0911 or visit www.catfishbay.com.

Falls Park – Lot north of the Horse Barn.

Canaries Stadium. Times vary. Fireworks on Friday games. For more info call (605) 333-0179 or visit www. canariesbaseball.com.

July 10, 11, 12 Mayor Munson’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic 10:30 a.m. parade/11 a.m. picnic

Washington Pavilion Belbas Center. For 18 and over.

For tickets call the Pavilion Box Office at (605) 3676000 or visit washingtonpavilion.org.

Falls Park. Free event. Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Sioux Falls and join Mayor Dave Munson. Games, entertainment and a concert from the Sioux Falls Municipal Band. For more information, visit siouxfalls.org.

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info call (605) 338-4009 or visit www.dtsf.com.

Falls Park Farmers Market 8 a.m.—1 p.m.

Laughs at the Pavilion: Mickey Joseph 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

8th & Railroad Parking Lot. Add variety to your Friday night. This first out of three for the summer will be held in conjunction with First Friday activities every month. Bring a lawn chair. Organized by Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. For more info call (605) 338-4009 or visit www.dtsf.com.

Image Courtesy of Reistroffer design

Downtown. Rides are $5 per person and $20 to rent the entire carriage. Pick up and drop off at 12th Street Plaza located at 12th St. and Phillips Ave.

July 4

Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Trey Lane

July 4, 11, 18, 25 Downtown Moonlight Movies 9 p.m.

Fawick Park. Enjoy a free movie in the park every Saturday night. Movie begins at dusk, so bring your favorite chair and blanket. Refreshments will be sold, please don’t bring pets, coolers or alcohol. For more

Hot Harley Nights 9 a.m.

Downtown. 14th Annual Hot Harley Nights supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota. Come check out a casino run, live music, raffles, great food, and a party at Falls Park. For more info, call (605) 3342721 or visit www.hotharleynights.com.

July 10, 17, 24, 31 Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series 2009 Noon to 1 p.m.

Outside Old Courthouse Museum. Free admission. For more information, visit siouxlandmuseums.com

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

9 p.m.

3rd Annual Falls Area Bicyclists Ride And Dine

Downtown Sioux Falls. Take advantage of the summer sidewalk sales and endless bargains.

Club David. Join us to celebrate…well… you. We want to throw a party for everyone who has supported us. Trey Lane, DJ Royski and others to be announced will ensure this will be one hot mess of a good time. Did we mention it’s free admission?

21 and older. Visit our official blog at 605magazine.com.

Cherry Rock Park. The ride offers cyclists of all ability levels the chance to socialize and cycle around Sioux Falls. Two route options are available: 30 miles and 60 miles. Cherry Rock Park is on the Sioux Falls Recreational Trail, making it convenient to plan shorter rides of any length.

Enjoy the scenery of the trail and return as you wish or take the whole loop for a total of about 20 miles. Whatever your route, plan to be back at the park between 11:30 and 1:30 for a picnic lunch provided by none other than Bob’s Carryout & Delivery. As if this weren’t enough, the whole deal will be rounded out with live music from a terrific local musicians. For more info, visit the www.clubfab.org.

Jazzfest 2009 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Yankton Trail Park. Festival features two stages, great food and fun. For more info, email info@sfjb. org or visit jazzfestsiouxfalls.com.

July 18

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Bark in the Park Walk 10 a.m.

Spencer Dog Park. The Bark in the Park is a fundraiser to support pets at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Dogs and their humans are invited to attend. Fun, games, prizes, and contests. 2K Walk and 4K Run. Go to http://www.firstgiving.com/ SFAHS to register. All animals must have up to date vaccinations and city license. For more info, call (605) 338-4441 or visit sfhumanesociety.com.

July 15 Hot Summer Nites 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls. An all-American night of celebration in the streets with hot Corvettes, cool Harley-Davidsons and classic rock ’n’ roll. You can dance under the stars and check out more than 700 Corvettes showcased along five blocks of Phillips Avenue. Be sure to watch for the procession of some 200-plus Harley-Davidson motorcycles thundering onto Phillips Avenue as they display their cycles alongside the ’Vettes. Admission and parking are free. No pre-registration is necessary.

July 24, 25

July 17, 18

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Downtown Crazy Days

Dakota Rock Fest Friday 4 p.m./Saturday 10 a.m.

Fairgrounds. Two-day outdoor festival including 16 various bands from the 80’s and 90’s (Bret Michaels and L.A. Guns to name a few). Admissions is $50.

For more information, call (605) 201-4874 or visit dakotarockfest.com.

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Freeman Music in the Park 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Lions Park, Freeman, SD. Artists playing include We All Have Hooks For Hands, Derek Post, Mod City Gun, Paul Peterson, Amici, and Deanna Benjamin.

July 26 Canton Area Car Show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Canton, SD. Hundreds of muscle cars, custom rods and antique rides will rumble into Canton July 26th, for the annual Canton Area Car Show.

The Canton Area Car Show is not only for car enthusiasts but also families looking for an inexpensive ‘small-town’ afternoon. Located in the heart of town, downtown Canton will be filled with cars, trucks, motorcycles, live music and entertainment. For more info, call (605) 362-8097 or visit cantonareacarshow.com.

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SARCASM: Whisk & Chop with Dan Doyle

ew things bring more pleasure to me than processed meats in tube form and that succulent nectar of the gods, gravy. Sure, nutritionists say that these types of foods are the source of high blood pres-

sure, obesity and cardiac arrests but…damn it all if they are not great.

Although, it is my belief that beautiful foods such as sausage, bacon and their illustrious byproduct – gravy – should be embraced in all meals during the day, they are often relegated to the “most important meal of the day” – breakfast. Now, I am not about to cave in and admit that fatty pork products can only be eaten in the morning, however, I am pleased to find that downtown Sioux Falls has acquired a new res-

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taurant whereby I can fulfill my persistent cravings for salty grease-filled meat products of the fried variety. This place is Whisk & Chop.

Located at the west central end of downtown on Minnesota Avenue in the building that formerly housed Applebee’s, Jermel’s and Village Inn,1 this writer is happy to state that the building where restaurants go to die may have found a sustainable tenant

to break the curse.

While it might seem like a novel idea for a full-service restaurant to only be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Whisk & Chop might be on to something. It pains me to admit it, but right now downtown Sioux Falls does not seem to be able to support many restaurants after regular business hours at this time.2 As such, Whisk & Chop may be able to keep its costs down for long enough to establish a devoted following.

Eliminating dinner has other added benefits. As the restaurant only needs to cater to the breakfast and lunch crowds, Whisk & Chop is able to narrow their food offering and provide a focused, efficient menu. In fact, the general theme for this restaurant falls in line with this idea – keep it simple and do it right.

Staying on this path, the décor of the restaurant is clean and simple, but nice. Unlike its predecessor, Applebee’s, the walls covered with ridiculous nick-nacks and general garbage. Whisk & Chop has clean, nicely painted walls, contemporary furniture and nice wood work. The setup is a combination of both tables and large booths centered around the bar.3 This bar is actually a coffee and smoothie bar. Regardless, like any good bar there is a bartender, or in this

case a coffee tender.4 As a contemporary breakfast and lunch restaurant, Whisk & Chop has embraced America’s love for all things coffee. In doing so, the restaurant offers an assortment of items one would find in any café or gourmet coffee shop – from the bar. Not only were there coffee items like lattes, espressos and iced coffee, but there were also smoothies and Italian sodas.5 From the menu, I was pleased to see that there were items that extended beyond the standard “two eggs your way” offerings of typical breakfast restaurants.6 The first breakfast item to catch my attention was the delicious Southwestern Benedict – turkey sausage on an English muffin with a green chili cheese sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Other items to note are the bagel with banana bruschetta, Kentucky Hot Browns and the Salmon Benny.

With a name like Whisk & Chop, I figured the breakfast offering would be the star of the show. I was wrong.7 I was very impressed with the various sandwiches, salads and entrées on the menu.

The sandwiches especially caught my eye.

There were several sandwiches with meats, cheese and sauces piled high on beautiful ciabatta bread. Accompanying these sand-

wiches were large portions of homemade parmesan kettle chips. I have to say, these chips were excellent. Additionally, I was impressed to see items like Caribbean Pork Fajitas, Tortellini, Focaccia Bruschetta, and the Gorgonzola Steak Salad.

To say that Whisk & Chop is a breath of fresh air in the Sioux Falls breakfast scene is an understatement. That said, it is not a fine dining restaurant that will ever knock your socks off – nor does it claim to be. Regardless, if you are willing to try something new and different, this is the place to stop.8

Whisk & Chop 108 S Minnesota Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6414 605-271-3305 Have a question for columnist Dan Doyle?

Email him at odoyle83@gmail.com.

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You didn’t think I would forget the V.I., did you?

Hint, hint, Event Center Planning committee – a downtown event center would actually (gasp!) BRING PEOPLE DOWNTOWN IN THE EVENINGS. But, I suppose there are tons of businesses to keep alive by Howard Wood…

3 Bar, I say? I know what you are thinking – the two martini lunch is coming back! I wish.

4 This caught me off guard, too. They might be trying a bit too hard on this one.

5 Zoolander fans, I apologize for forgetting to ask about the Orange Mocha Frappuccino 6 You know who you are.

7 I hate admitting that, because I am NEVER wrong.

8 The fact that this place eliminated one more Applebee’s in town is simply icing on the cake. (or gravy on the French fries) 2

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B E Y O N D borders... with Mark Lloyd

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ark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk?

We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else.

Palahniuk’s Pygmy is Totally Annoying, but Possibly Great Begins here seventh review of reviewer me, writer number nine, sitting among office this reviewer. For official record, book make this reviewer eyes cross. For official record, this reviewer desire destroy Chuck Palahniuk. Inflict Whirling Wolverine, bam-pow, upon head Chuck. Snap neck. Current now, this re-

keeper. But Pygmy and his fellow citizens of the unnamed country are not what they seem.

They are operatives who were taken at an early age by the government of their country. They were taught to hate America. They trained for years for one thing: to infiltrate America and put Operation Havoc into effect. They were taught that the greatest achievement would be to bring America down.

Pygmy calls Walmart a “retail product distribution facility.” Pygmy calls church a “religion propaganda distribution outlet.” And Pygmy thinks that these things need to be brought down. And maybe Pygmy is right.

In the end, Palahniuk is mocking the Midwest and American xenophobia. He’s showing the paranoid delusions of much of America. He’s showing the world what a lot of Americans think exists. And it’s a world where brainwashed kids are out to get America. It’s a world where brainwashed kids are going to bring America to its knees.

What to Watch for in July

Pygmy

By Chuck Palahniuk

viewer i give giive praise praise i C Chuck huc Palahniuk.

Okay, so if that got on your nerves, then you probably shouldn’t read this book. The entire book is written in that style.

Pygmy is the main character. Pygmy is from an unnamed foreign country. He and many other kids from his country have been taken in as exchange students by American families. Pygmy has been taken in by the Cedar family.

The Cedar dad is fat and disgusting, but he also has a top secret job at a top secret facility. He reeks of Viagra, Propecia and mint, chewing gum The Cedar mom is skinny, but unhealthy. She reeks of corporate coffee, Zoloft and Xanax. And she passes her time by using her large collection of vibrators.

The Cedar son smells of Ritalin and frequent masturbations.

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Some family just won $318 million Ravens in the Georgia State Lottery. A couple of OhioBy George Dawes Green ans are passing through, and decide to take the family hostage and demand half.

Hilarity ensues.

The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal

By Ben Mezrich

That’s a really long title.

Sounds like: Classic, rootsy blues from way down south, Keb switches between acoustic and electric but always has his booming voice tell a story

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10 p.m. - Lil Brian & The Travelers Sounds like: Funk, jazz and blues played on some instruments you’d never expect, like accordion and washboard, but with plenty of groove to spare; expect to see people dancing everywhere

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MAIN STAGE Noon - T. Wilson King Sounds like: Booming, slick country blues

MAIN STAGE 6 p.m. - Blues Bashers Sounds like: Eric Clapton era Yardbirds; classic blues with a bit of a groove

3 p.m. - Tri-Dimensional Sounds like: Information on this band is S sscarce so nothing known right now

7 p.m. - Tommy Castro Sounds like: Soulful, piercing blues similar to Buddy Guy or Stevie Ray Vaughn 8:30 p.m. - Elvin Bishop Sounds like: Singing, expressive blues with a bit of pop music; this is the man who wrote the classic “Fooled Around and Fell In Love,” after all.

SECOND STAGE 6 p.m. - Coltcockers Sounds like: Driving alternative rock straight out of the early 90’s

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4 4:30 p.m. - The Body Electric Sounds like: Quiet acoustic based indie S rrock that would fit in perfectly on college rradio

Coltcockers 1 30 p.m. - D 1:30 Dakota k t JJazz C Collective ll ti Sounds like: Lively horns and rhythm section that can solo for hours 3 p.m. - Northlanders Jazz Band with Jeff Jarvis & Chris Vadala Sounds like: A 19-piece jazz group from S Augustana College regionally famous for A pplaying festivals with a variety of talented gguests 5 p.m. - The Bad Plus Sounds like: Dark, moody unorthodox S pprogressive jazz; known to cover artists rranging from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana

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8 p.m. - Bl Blue iin G Green Sounds like: High energy jazz with an emphasis on improvisation 9 p.m. - Liquid Thin Sounds like: Modern rock with touches of jazzy grooves

1:30 p.m. - Kyle Knutson Sounds like: Folk with a rootsy edge, but big sweeping “wall of sound” chords and melodies. m

6 p.m. - Truth & Adapt Sounds like: Lyric driven hip-hop in the S style of classic LL Cool J or KRS-One 8 p.m. - Chris Saub Sounds like: Jeff Buckley-style singer/ songwriter solo artist trading between singing, guitar and piano 9 p.m. - TIM the Band Sounds like: Three-piece doing indie rock with jangly guitars and sweet harmonies For more info on this year’s Jazzfest, visit www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com or look for the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society JazzFest on Facebook.

6 6:30 p.m. - Betty LaVette Sounds like: A deep, expressive soulful voice with a slight rough edge. She’s won multiple awards and Grammy nominations, and even performed at President Obama’s inauguration.

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G e t I n v o l v e d !: AmeriCorps VISTA

By Danielle Rae Jaeger

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ounded by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, AmeriCorps VISTA was once just a vision. Through faith and hard work, President Lyndon B. Johnson and President Kennedy established a national service corps to fight the war on poverty in America. In the last 40 years, AmeriCorps VISTA has established itself as a predominant force in their goal to abolish poverty for American citizens.

“VISTA is an acronym for Volunteers in Service to America. The organization works with non-profit agencies to build capacity by recruiting volunteers, writing grants and assisting with the day to day administrative duties,” said Daniel Prendable, AmeriCorps VISTA member in Sioux Falls with Volunteers of America, Dakotas.

As a member of AmeriCorps VISTA, you would live and serve in some of the poorest communities in urban and rural America.

Each member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a designated project. “Not only are you helping build stronger communities, but you are committing your talents and abilities to a cause bigger than yourself,” said Prendable. If you serve, you will acquire new skills and experiences, and you will also make new friends.

During their service, AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a modest living al-

lowance, health and childcare benefits, and student loan forbearance or deferment.

Members are then offered a $5,360 educational award or a $1,200 stipend after the completion of their service. You get the satisfaction of helping others without sacrificing the future of your education? Sounds like a great deal to me!

(from left to right) AmeriCorps VISTA members Amy Majeres, Emily Storm, Brian Cochran, and Daniel Prendable, all of whom serve in Sioux Falls. The image was taken at Lowell Elementary School.

“The intangibles of AmeriCorps VISTA service far outweigh the tangible benefits,” said Prendable. As a member, you will be giving a community the strength to remain stable after the support of AmeriCorps VISTA has ended.

“For me, serving others is a solemn obligation and an opportunity to exercise responsible and engaged citizenship,” said Prendable. “It is not always easy, but it is always rewarding.”

With the ability to serve in all 50 states, AmeriCorps VISTA is comprised of 70,000 individuals currently involved in community projects and services all over the country. In Sioux Falls, in particular, AmeriCorps VISTA provides ample opportunities for community involvement, which leaves no room for excuses. The organization offers services in capacities such as Volunteers of America,

Dakotas Bollinger Center, Volunteers of America, Dakotas Thrift Store, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire, and Pettigrew Heights Urban Agriculture project at Lowell Elementary School.

Today, under the leadership of President Barack Obama, AmeriCorps VISTA is larger, stronger and more vital than ever before. “Now is an exciting time to become an AmeriCorps VISTA member. President Obama recently signed the Serve America Act; a bill that will dramatically expand service opportunities from 75,000 to 250,000 nationally by 2017,” said Prendable. “This is significant because it provides VISTA members more opportunities to better their communities through service.”

To find out how to get involved, contact Daniel Prendable at (605) 275-2872 ext.

145, e-mail d.prendable@voa-dakotas.org, or visit the organization website at www. americorps.gov for more information.

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ast Stop CD Shop, a local business staple in Sioux Falls for 14 years, recently changed locations in May of this year. Unlike many record stores around the country, which are struggling to rough it out through both the digital age in music and economic hard times, this shop is not only surviving, it is thriving.

In fact, the store’s recent move into the old Proud Panda Antique Mall building was based on a need to expand. As Last Stop CD Shop’s owner, Brian Deutz, states, “We just needed a lot more room.”

The secret to Last Stop CD Shop’s success is actually quite logical. Standing as one of the only local alternatives to megastores such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Barnes and Noble, Last Stop CD Shop offers a wide variety of CDs, records, DVDs, video games, and books at a highly affordable price.

According to Deutz, “We’re the only store that really does everything we do. We have something for everyone who walks in the store, and at a good price.”

What makes Last Stop CD Shop unique to all of the above megastores is that it is able to supply these products through customer trading. “Our customers are our suppliers. There aren’t many places where the store gives back for what you give.”

In other words, when customers walk into Last Stop CD Shop, there are many options to consider when choosing how to pay for goods. If you have old CDs, records, or movies lying around that you know you haven’t touched in ten years, could it be time to trade them in for a bit of in-store cash to purchase that album you’ve been drooling over for the past month? Rather than face the guilt of purchasing a new CD for upwards of $14 at a store such as Borders, why not clean house on your entertainment collection and purchase the products you really want through trading?

Another positive outcome of a store that trades with customers and offers a highquality plethora of used goods is that the selection of products is always changing.

According to Deutz, Last Stop CD Shop is currently receiving up to 1,000 new items from customers every day. “There have been days in the last few weeks where people bring in five boxes of books or CDs. It can get overwhelming at times, but it’s a good problem to have.”

Every time a customer walks into Last Stop CD Shop, there are new selections offered, and the most recently-acquired used items at the store are shelved throughout the day, making them available to browsers as soon as possible.

Because of the success of Deutz’s business philosophy, Last Stop CD Shop has now grown into a “warehouse-type” store with three split level floors. The lower level holds video games, the ground level holds music and the third level is used to shelve an enormous collection of used books. Despite the warehouse qualities of the new store and the square-footage expansion, Last Stop CD Shop retains a welcoming, local atmosphere. A coffee shop is the newest edition to the store, offering everything from espresso bar drinks to Italian sodas.

Deutz chose the local roaster Black Sheep Coffee as his bean supplier, so customers

are offered products that stand apart from the standard Starbucks or Seattle’s Best options.

Although Last Stop CD Shop has moved

and grown, it maintains its local atmosphere and ideal of high-quality used products. If you’re looking for a flashy, fluorescent, cookie cutter “record store” that can be found in every large city from Tokyo to Los Angeles, head to Best Buy. Otherwise, try making Sioux Falls’ Last Stop your first stop.

Last Stop CD Shop 2809 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 977-0630 Owner: Brian Deutz

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By Denise DePaolo Images By Bella Luce Photography

With a rich racing pedigree spanning three generations, Trisha Underberg is making significant strides in the regional sprint car racing scene at a mere 18 years of age

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Life ighteen-year-old Trisha Underberg may seem like your average teenage girl, with her bubbly personality and bright smile, but this lady is no shrinking violet. Representing the third generation of Underbergs to win at Huset’s Speedway, Trisha has motor oil coursing through her veins and the competitive drive of a champion in the making. In 2007, Trisha was named Rookie of the Year, and in 2008 she became the First Female Feature Winner at Huset’s Speedway in sprint cars.

Accompanied by her dad, David, Trisha enlightened me about the world of racing, her career and where she is headed from here.

How old were you when you started racing?

Trisha: I was 9 and I started with gokarts. I raced go-karts from nine until I was 16, then I started racing sprint cars.

I raced go-karts because I was too young ung to drive (sprint cars).

Were these go-karts standard, or were you able to alter them for more speed?

David: There are several different classes. There’s Restricted, and those are pretty slow, and when she got olderr there was Run What You Brung, and those were a lot faster. There were no rules in that class.

How fast do the go-karts go?

Trisha: The Run What You Brung would uld probably be about 80 miles per hour, and in the Restricted, they’d get up to about 40.

Were all of those races local, or did you u have the opportunity to complete elsewhere?

Trisha: We mostly ran in Lennox, South uth Dakota, but we also did a lot of travelveling. We did the Tulsa Shootout, which h is in Oklahoma. We did the IKF series, the WK series. A couple of those.

David: Mostly, they have been in the middle part of the United States.

How did you fare?

David: We pretty much dominated.

Trisha: Yeah, we won a lot in the gokarts. In the Chili Bowl, not so much. I got hurt in the Chili Bowl. I broke, like, e, six ribs on the first day. It wasn’t a veryy profitable weekend in Tulsa.

Were you the only girl racing go-karts?

Trisha: There were two other girls. One of them was my sister, and the other one didn’t race very much. It was pretty much me and a bunch of guys.

Do you think that you have an advantage as a female in racing?

Trisha: It goes both ways. Some underestimate me, but mostly they treat

me like one of the guys. If they want to move me, they’ll move me.

David, you race too?

David: Not anymore. I used to.

Trisha: My dad used to race stock cars and sprint cars, and my grandpa used to

race stock cars. Now me and my sister both race sprint cars.

What is the difference between stock cars and sprint cars?

Trisha: Stock cars have fenders.

David: Stock cars are basically just suped-up cars like you see on the street, but modified. They’ve had a lot of work

done to them and to the suspension.

Are those the cars that you’d see in NASCAR? Trisha: Yeah, but stock cars are lower than what you’d see in NASCAR. Some of those, you could take a Cavalier and bust out all of the windows and race it, but a sprint car has wings on the top and on the front. A sprint car has bigger tires and goes a lot faster.

How fast do you think that you have gone in a sprint car?

Trisha: About 120, 130.

How long is the average sprint car race?

Trisha: Eighteen to 25 laps, it just depends. Some tracks do more. Some tracks do 50.

How long is each lap?

Trisha: It takes about 11 seconds.

David: Sometimes, with the crashes, it can take a race 20 minutes to be completed.

Do you have a pit crew?

Trisha: I have my dad and my grandpa.

My sister, Heather, helps sometimes when she’s racing. She just turned 16 in May. How often are the races?

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Life Trisha: You can race four nights a week,, if you wanted to. Heather races Friday nights at Rock Rapids. I race some Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at Huset’s.

Are some races bigger than others?

Trisha: Not really. We’re not up to that standard yet. They have the World of Outlaws, where they have Nationals down in Iowa for two weeks. I want to do that someday.

How does one get there?

Trisha: Money through sponsors.

Do you have sponsors right now?

Trisha: Yeah, we have quite a few.

Furby’s Automotive, Performance One, Performance Graphics, my dad, my grandma and grandpa, my greatgrandma, my uncle, Rainbow Stables, A-1 Septic, Garbage-N-More, NightLifeeSiouxFalls.com, Bott Machine – they do o all of our engine work, Valley Springs Body Shop, Palisades Oil, Dakota Fluid Power, Dan’s Scooters, Kris Boese, Sanman, and I think that’s it.

How much does it cost to race at your level?

Trisha: We’ve sunk $30 to $40,000 into this so far, and it’s only the beginning of the year.

Image courtesy of Todd Hoffman Photos

David: It depends, you know? Last year, she had a $15,000 crash. That’s just a part of racing.

Is the car insured?

Trisha: (Laughs) No, but it would be cool if it was insured!

Are all of the repairs are paid for out of pocket?

David: Sponsors really help with that.

When something goes wrong, they all call and help out. The tire bill is crazy.

Trisha: We go through at least two new tires a week, or per race, and they’re about two hundred bucks apiece. So each race is going to set you back at least $500, and that’s if nothing goes wrong.

The cars you race have wings?

Trisha: I do both winged and wingless.

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Sometimes I race on Friday nights at Rock Rapids, where you do wingless.

That’s what my sister does. I usually race on Sundays, though, with wings.

What’s the big difference between racing with wings and without?

David: The winged cars go twice as fast.

The wingless are kind of a starter deal.

They’re a lower-dollar, entry-level type of thing.

Trisha: I like them both, but I like the winged a little bit better than the wingless. They’re faster, and there’s more fame and fortune with the winged.

Are there any other women racing sprint cars around here?

Trisha: There are a few around the upper Midwest, but I don’t really race with any girls other than my sister.

In the greater racing world, everyone knows Danica Patrick. Are there any other female racers who are really famous and inspire you?

David: Sarah Fisher is really good...

Trisha: …And Erin Crocker. I honestly don’t watch a lot of their races, but they do inspire me, because they have proven that women can make it to the highest levels. I want to, hopefully, someday race NASCAR.

Is NASCAR the ultimate goal?

Trisha: Yeah, but I also want to keep racing sprint cars. I want to do the World of Outlaws Series. It travels all around the United States, just like NASCAR, but it’s the sprint car tour.

David: About 20 people are involved in it at a time. It just gets really expensive to race 130 times a year all over

the country. A lot of people run out of money and fall off the tour.

What steps are you going to have to take between here and there to achieve your goals?

Trisha: Well, we’re going to have to get a lot more wins than our one. I just have to focus on becoming a better driver, and knowing more about the car and

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Life what we’re doing. I’ll have to get noticed, because that is how half of those drivers got their ride. You’ve gotta be at the right place at the right time, and money makes everything better.

To learn more about Trisha and her upcoming schedule, visit, TrishaUnderbergRacing.com.

Trisha’s family are her biggest fans, as shown by her grandpa’s new wallet.

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es, all three of these guys are named John. Yes it was a popular name in the 80’s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not slaving away at Worlds of Warcraft, are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip and are here for you.

The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent.

I have a friend who lies constantly. It’s like every story she tells has some fabrication to it, and it’s driving us all nuts.

At one point, she told us her friend’s dad invented the Post-It Note... I think that’s directly taken from a movie. Do we confront her? Can we do it without embarrassing her?

-Ashley, 21 John P: I would totally believe everything she says, and then next time she wants to hang out, tell her you can’t, because you’re taking your new yacht out in Fiji.

John W: The only way to do this is to embarrass her. Get her out in public and bait her into a conversation about Post-It Notes. When she decides to bite on the setup, have a paid actor lurking near freak out at her and say that he is, in fact, James T. Post-It, etc., etc.

John T: Make a note of the next fabricated story she tells and then research it online later to find out the real truth. And the next time you’re with her, ask her about what she said. This gives her the opportunity to come clean and tell you that she made it up. If she Image by CLG Pix doesn’t and continues with the lie, then simply present the evidence. Just it okay to tell him to cool it or I’ll pummel don’t slam it in her face and applaud loudly him? I’m about to lose it. up and down, yelling how lame your friend -Nate, 23 is. Instead, simply tell her and let her react to it, because I am guessing she is going to feel John P: I would say it depends on the situareally embarrassed. Hopefully you will only tion. If it’s way out of control you could play it need to use this technique once or twice, but if like, “You’re just embarrassing yourself.” Othshe continues to lie after that then it is a waste erwise, you can test your debate skills against of your time and energy, and to be honest, she a law student. probably needs some professional help.

John W: It is okay for sure. One of the

I have a friend who is constantly texting.

It doesn’t matter if we’re boating, at a movie or even having a serious conversation - they’ll still be texting. It’s just plain rude. What do I do?

-Sami, 19 John P: Sami, since friends who text a lot is such a big deal, I would say get really stressed out and mad at the situation. Once you’re really worked up, make a rash decision. This is usually the best thing to do.

John W: When they aren’t looking, break their SIM card.

John T: : Txting is sumthing we all do, but I can’t stand ppl who r adctd2txting. If I were you, I would tell the person how annoying and rude it is. If they simply can’t wait and have to be texting at all times of the day, then don’t waste your time hanging with them, because they obviously have no consideration for you or your time.

A pal of mine goes to law school and it’s made him get a huge head. His ego was big enough to begin with, but now it suffocates the room. He constantly talks about how “rich” he’s going to be and never shuts up about how “hard” it is. Is

worst things is when a friend catches a case of Lawis Schoolus Superi-itus. Tell him that if he doesn’t shut up, you’ll wait till he passes the bar exam, then plant stolen VCRs in his garage. When he gets disbarred, he’ll really take an ego shot trying to pay off 200K in student loans with a ::gasp:: non-lawyer job!

John T: Bottom line, your friend is insecure and is trying to prove his worth by vocalizing that who he is or what he does is more important than anyone else. Pummeling him will solve nothing, and will probably just add fuel to the fire by inflating his ego even more. You will never win an argument against someone like that, because they can’t see past themselves. The best thing to do is simply ignore him when he is being egotistical, by not responding to his remarks. Only acknowledge him into a conversation when he is not being arrogant, and hopefully he will get the clue.

Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an email their way at TheJohns@605magazine. com.

Disclaimer: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece.

Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.

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Life

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it down 100 red-blooded, meat-eating, burping, scratching, all-American guys between the ages of 21 and 35. Pose the following hypothetical: Given the necessary and reasonable start-up capital, what are the top-five business ventures in which you would like to engage? My guess is that at least 60 percent of respondents would include “bar” in his list. And if you dive a little deeper, it’s probably a sports bar.

Is it really any wonder, an endeavor that rests squarely at the intersection of sports and frosty mugs of light domestic beer? Never mind the fact that most twenty-somethings, myself included, know next to nothing about business planning, finances or the myriad of miscellaneous intricacies at the core of any successful small business.

Still, it is nearly impossible not to indulge our imaginations. It happens every time we hear of a big lottery winner or find ourselves hopelessly adrift in occupational venting.

The sports bar is a natural entrepreneurial offshoot of the male master plan. We love sports bars, and we critique them. I’m not qualified to walk into General Motors and tell the leadership how to fix things. I haven’t a clue. A mediocre sports bar is a different story. Notwithstanding paragraph two above, I feel reasonably confident I could walk into an average sports bar and make constructive suggestions that significantly increase revenue and customer satisfaction.

Kotzea A man’s relationship to a sports bar on game day is not entirely unlike a woman’s relationship to her wedding day (and because the former event has an uncertain outcome, it is, almost without exception, exponentially more satisfying to witness). In either case, the central event is uncomplicated; the details are what truly matter. If that weren’t the case, a wedding could be planned in two hours and a sports bar could consist of a 12-inch black-and-white television perched on a milk crate next to a keg of Old Milwaukee Light (which is occasionally sufficient).

Dainty, meticulously arranged reception centerpieces are really nothing more than wing sauce and neon beer signs. These supporting elements help generate an atmosphere conducive to a memorable event, whether it’s holy matrimony or a trip to the Western Conference Finals. While a thrilling game is capable of neutralizing lacking sports bar amenities, and a touching wedding ceremony can save a weak reception (not true at all), great moments are unquestionably enhanced by the small things.

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A bride won’t tolerate tattered chair covers just as I won’t tolerate some dreadful Miley Cyrus song drowning out the play-by-play of an NFC Championship game. This is, after all, my special day. I’ve dreamt of this since I was a little boy. Why doesn’t anyone care? No, I will not settle down. I don’t care if my makeup is running!

I’ve spent many a pitcher talking with friends about the perfect sports bar. The conversation naturally leads with identifying a good name. I’d consider simply rolling with “Kotzea’s Sports Bar & Grill,” but it lacks creativity, and I’m concerned the difficult pronunciation may repel some customers. “Kotzea,” which is pronounced “Cut-say-uh,” is a name better suited for a highly pretentious, finedining restaurant. I can imagine it now…

“I miraculously snuck us a reservation at Kotzea for 7:30. The Chilean Sea Bass is absolutely exquisite! I overheard these squalid, white-trash swine refer to it as ‘Coat-Zee’ the other day. Ugh. As if they can even afford it. Hope they enjoy tap water and splitting an appetizer. Oh how I loathe the painfully unsophisticated working class. Like little children or dogs. Let’s sneak in a game of polo this afternoon.”

I digress.

Since I’ve never truly established a bar name with which I am comfortable (i.e., have my “Cocktails and Dreams” moment), let’s use a placeholder: “Nick’s House of Sports, Cold Drinks, Great Food and Large Groups of Single, Gorgeous Women with High College Football IQs, Low Standards for Humor and a Propensity to Date Relatively Slobbish, Average-Looking Dudes.” We’ll call it “Nick’s” for short.

Second item on the agenda: identify the range of services. What should Nick’s offer and, more specifically, what are its specialties?

I’m thinking shuffleboard, innovative drink specials tied to team performance and a simple menu with oversized portions and lots of sauces. Nothing terribly out of the ordinary, however, the advanced condiment caddy will bring you back for more. Nick’s will be to the American obesity epidemic what coal-fired power plants are to global warming. The “light” menu option will consist of a simple directive not to finish your entire meal.

These are characteristics not uncommon to most sports bars. In fact, they practically define them. Where so many sports bars fall

short, however, is at the execution stage, especially table service, If we change the facts a bit and assume Brenda had previously and that’s where Nick’s strives for greatness. completed Nick’s Intensive Sports Bar Waitressing Course©, you At Nick’s, pint glasses shall never be served warm out of the dish- can bet this entire scene would’ve been avoided. At the end of the washer. Refills for non-alcoholic beverages will be an assumption, day, Brenda would not be left to shamefully reflect upon how she not a question. Staff will exhibit a sophisticated appreciation for foolishly mistook hockey as interesting. And I, as owner and genall things sports. Flat-screen TVs shall be plentiful and well posi- eral manager, would not be forced to heroically wield my sword of tioned. Audio will be crisp. There will be a rhyme and reason for good sense, relegating the evil Brenda to a purgatory of unemploythe selection of games. ment, and saving the public from exposure to the vile diversions I’m reminded of an incident several months ago in the midst of the NCAA Men’s A man’s relationship to a sports bar on game day is not entirely unlike a Basketball Tournament. I had stopped at a local sports bar to enjoy dinner and a little woman’s relationship to her wedding day (and because the former event March Madness. Inside this bar, a trag- has an uncertain outcome, it is, almost without exception, exponentially edy unfolded. The beautiful hardwood on the High Definition screen in front of me more satisfying to witness). In either case, the central event is uncompliabruptly transformed to a landscape of frozen dreariness on which a black object cated; the details are what truly matter. skidded in typical, mind-numbing fashion.

As you may have gathered, a waitress, innocently accommodating of Canucks, Minnesotans and select, irrelevant European nations. a patron’s wish, had changed channels from the greatest sporting Nick’s is about the ultimate sports experience, from the urinal TVs event in the world to a (insert expletive) hockey game. The Reuben to the flirty waitresses who can not only smile past your disgusting, previously nestled in my stomach began crawling up my throat. moderately obese male physique, but can also tell you who plays My fists clenched. My blood boiled. Had this waitress spent her last shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. Quality service goes a long way. That’s the Nick’s difference. And that’s why Brenda will never break huffing paint thinner?

The reason I offer this little anecdote is because this waitress, work here. who we’ll call Brenda, would not survive at Nick’s. Brenda would be terminated on the spot, but not before a humiliating, public rep- Nick Kotzea, 27, is a lawyer who lives and works in Pierre, South Darimand, one that would involve endless sobbing and blanket the kota, and is a proud double-graduate (Bachelor’s and Law degrees) of entire bar with profound discomfort. the University of South Dakota.

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ecently wed Kristi Winstead thought she had ruined her entire wedding.

Just as she was getting her hair styled, her makeup applied and all the other necessities for a bride on her wedding day, she realized she left her corset in Iowa, when the wedding was in South Dakota.

“Losing a crucial element to my dress on the day of the wedding brought many tears and speeding around town to find a new one,” Winstead said. “When it was all said and done, I never found one so I just forgot about it and enjoyed my day.”

Although Winstead’s story involved only a lost corset, there are hundreds of brides that encounter similar problems every day during the wedding planning process. From the church, reception hall, disc jockey, and photographer to the invitations, dresses, cake and decorations, most couples agree that wedding planning is time consuming, costly and often stressful.

Brides Kristi Winstead, Lauren Bushong, Heather Puck and Carla Neppl all opted to plan and arrange the wedding themselves, without the help of a professional plan-

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ner. Instead, they received help from their mothers and fiancés.

“My fiancé was more than happy to help with specific tasks I asked of him, like ordering his groomsmen gifts, planning the honeymoon, setting up appointments with the minister and picking out cake flavors,” Bushong said. “However, the majority of the wedding was probably planned by my mom and I.” Though many brides choose to plan their weddings themselves, there are professional wedding planners available in the area to help with anything from the ceremony to the reception.

Leah Moller, wedding planner and founder of Envision Wedding Studio in Sioux Falls, says she helps couples with anything from partial planning to full planning and day-of assistance.

“I try to be at hand during the entire wedding process,” Moller said. “Once we figure out the bride and groom’s needs and wants for their wedding, we can take care of everything to make their day special.”

Envision Wedding Studio specializes in

custom design save the dates, invitations and programs, decorations and accessories for the wedding party and reception and even full set up of the ceremony and reception.

“We can create a perfect atmosphere that is captivating for guests and reflects your uniqueness as a couple,” Moller said.

Because many couples wish to show their uniqueness and creativity, some chose to stray away from the traditional wedding that most people have come to know as “wedding protocol.”

“For our ceremony, the wedding party is going to wear Nike shoes,” said Neppl. We also chose to serve cupcakes at the reception instead of the traditional tiered wedding cake.”

Other recently wed couples said they also did things a little differently, such as giving the bouquet to the couple who had been together the longest, having a remembrance table at the reception with candles for each of the family members who had passed, and drawing names of couples in attendance to kiss after each time the glasses were clinked.

Although couples often wish to reflect their uniqueness by mixing things up a bit, several brides have proven that the ‘traditional’ wedding is still alive and well.

Neppl, Winstead, Puck, and Bushong all chose to get married inside a church, with a reception to follow. Moreover, they all chose to have about five bridesmaids and groomsmen, hold their weddings in the summertime and get married in their hometowns.

Now, to outsiders wedding planning might seem like a simple checklist to be completed. But according to many newlyweds, wedding planning can be an extremely stressful time.

“One big problem we had was trying to get the DJ, photographer, church, and reception hall all to be on the same day. We tried planning the wedding for several different dates, but either the church wasn’t available on one day, but the others all were, or the other day the photographer wasn’t open, but everything else was,” said Puck.

Neppl and Winstead both said the most challenging part of wedding planning was trying to do it from a distance.

“Living in Iowa and planning a wedding in South Dakota is not easy,” Winstead said.

“I really had to rely on my mom to make several visits to the reception hall, caterer and similar places, and really had to be organized and know what I needed to get done the few times I was going to be in South Dakota.”

If the sole idea of planning, organizing and decorating isn’t enough stress on a bride and groom to be, throw in a $20,000 dent in the pocket book, which according to Moller, is the average a couple in this area will spend getting hitched.

“Although the national average a couple spends on a wedding is probably about

$25,000, a couple in South Dakota will typically spend in the $15,000 to $20,000 range,” Moller said.

According to recently wed couples, there are ways to cut corners and save money.

Winstead said she designed and put together her invitations and programs and made all of the centerpieces with fake flowers to save money.

In addition, Puck said she bought most of her flowers and decorations on sale at thrift stores while Bushong said she decided to hire a DJ for the reception instead of a band.

Though there are several ways to save money during the wedding planning pro-

cess, the question still comes down to: who is going to pay for it?

Neppl, Bushong, Puck and Winstead are all evidence that the tradition of the parents and in-laws handling the financial responsibility for the wedding is still around.

All four brides said their parents either covered the entire wedding or a generous portion of it.

I suppose the only question left now is: Where should the honeymoon be?

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He Said, She Said...

IT

’s all about the

he said, she said bull… you get it.

Lady Tove and Sir Mammenga are here to cut the middle man and give straight-up answers for relationships from a male and female perspective.

I really like this girl, but the one thing she does that I can’t stand is smoke. I try to look past it, but even when I’m close to her she reeks like a stale cigarette. Do you think I could get her to quit, or she would want to if she knew it bothered me so much?

-Curious, 18 T: Sorry to burst your bubble, but for smokers, it isn’t as easy as saying, “Okay, this person wants me to quit, so I’m going to quit.” Smoking is as much of a physical addiction as it is an emotional and psychological addiction, and kicking it is not a romp in the park.

Quitting takes work, dedication, patience and, most importantly, a desire to quit. Falling in love with someone is defi-

Image by Candace Ann Photography As an ex-smoker, I can say from experience that for you to find the line between being supportive and being annoying as $#&@ is really hard. It truly takes a personal desire for her to better her life, and while you can encourage her to change her ways, you can’t make her do it. Don’t push.

Be strong for her. She’ll need that.

“If her smoking is this big of an issue, you should either A) quit being so judgmental, or B) forget this in like feeling and move on to the next little vixen. You’re 18, man; cool your jets and date around a bit. And just for the record, no one ever told James Dean (one hell of a model American!) to quit smoking! So you can take that for what it’s worth.” nitely motivation to quit, and for some, it is enough to get off the cancer sticks forever.

For many others, however, it needs to be personal decision.

While you are allowed to talk to your girl about how much her smoking bothers you, you need to understand that this is part of who she is. You got to know her as a smoker (I assume), so this revelation should not be a surprise.

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M: Well here’s the long and short of it, my friend. Getting people to quit smoking is tough business. For one thing, most Americans do not like being told what to do (I mean, we aren’t under the tyrannical rule of Kim Jong Il here!) Also, most smokers need a good reason to quit. If you ask her to quit, you had better be pretty committed and she had better be the same. Normally,

smokers quit when they want to quit, not when someone else tells them to quit. Since you’re telling me that you really like this girl and aren’t in a committed relationship, maybe it’s time you rethink your priorities. To be committed to a person, you really have to be in to them completely – I’m talking the crust of person. If her smoking is this big of an issue, you should either A) quit being so judgmental, or B) forget this in like feeling and move on to the next little vixen. You’re 18, man; cool your jets and date around a bit. And just for the record, no one ever told James Dean (one hell of a model American!) to quit smoking! So you can take that for what it’s worth.

This girl I went on a date with was phenomenal. Everything was going well, our chemistry was great, and then she told me she had a 2 year old. I’ve never dated someone who had a child, so what things should I figure out before I continue to pursue this? Like is it okay to ask her how her relationship is with her baby daddy?

-Scott, 27 T: It is absolutely okay to ask her about her relationship with the father of her child.

It is only fair that you know up front how they interact (if they interact) and what to expect in the future. It would be very uncool if you didn’t ask and it turns out they’re still together (Ouch).

Dating someone with a kid is a big commitment. But then again, dating anyone is a big commitment. Think about it this way: what if it was you with the kid? Would you expect everyone to be okay with you having a child? Would you be really disappointed if everyone automatically put up a wall and said, “Nope. He’s got a kid. I’m out.”? Probably.

Life happens. Literally. Before you get too involved, you need to evaluate how exactly you feel about her having a child. If you really aren’t cool with it, you need to be up front about it. Leading her on will in no way benefit anyone involved. If you are cool with her having a kid, then continue to see her and ease into her life and her child’s life.

There is no need to rush in; rushing can end up hurting people in the end.

M: That should be the first thing you ask her, hombre. You need to make sure there isn’t any “baby daddy drama.” What if he’s in the pen and has his homeboys staking you out. Then when he gets out, BAM! You’re done! That’s the last thing you need!

If someone you liked was a smoker, would you still pursue them or would that bother you?

“Not for me, because I’m a smoker. But I’m looking to stop, at which point I probably wouldn’t date a smoker.”

“Not necessarily as long as “No, because I smoke it’s not making your clothes occasionally.” smell and as long and I don’t feel like I’m in it.”

– Keith Bobeldyk, 25

– Megan Punt, 24

But all joking aside, in most cases things are usually cool, or at least civil. You are most likely good to go. But don’t get in over your head. If you keep seeing this girl and things get serious, that kid becomes partly your responsibility and a big part of your life – whether you like it or not. Kids are hard work. You need to make sure you are in a good enough place in your life to handle being responsible for a kid. If there is

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any doubt, you need to not lead this girl on.

Also, be weary of girls who are just looking to find a daddy for their kid. You don’t want to get sucked into that whirlwind. However, women who have kids are not ruined. My advice, date her like you would any other woman. See where things go, and then take the kid thing from there.

Have a question for Tove and Mammenga?

Email HeSaidSheSaid@605magazine.com

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R The Intimate Imagery of Cory Ann Ellis

ory Ann Ellis of AC Ellis Photography in Brookings is a jack-of-all trades. Take a quick scroll though her blog and you will see she dapples in a bit of everything—weddings, engagements, families, graduates, pets… she even teaches photography workshops. Ellis also specializes in a category of photography otherwise rare in the Midwest—intimates.

Why intimates? “Offering and photographing intimates sessions provides me with a very satisfying use of my skills. I am able to utilize my background in physical education (MS from Indiana State) and appreciation for the human body with my photography.”

Ellis’ intimate photos definitely portray an admiration for and celebration of the human body, but it’s not all about physical beauty. For Ellis, it’s also about being able to encourage women. “I have always been interested and active in empowering women. I never would have thought that photographing intimates would allow me to do that, but it does. I can see a change in confidence, how they carry themselves, and the expressions on their faces from the moment they walk in, to when their session is finished.”

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Being able to help women gain confidence in themselves is probably the most rewarding part of the job, Ellis says. The women who sign up for intimates sessions form a wide range of individuals. They may be recently engaged women making the perfect gift for their husbands to be, college students finally doing something just for themselves, or recently divorced women claiming empowerment. Intimate photography isn’t just about the women, either.

Ellis often receives thanks from men, both for the photographs and for helping the women in their lives realize how beautiful they are.

Ellis offers special intimates sessions called Select Intimates, or pre-designed sessions including specific themes, props, and outfits. “Select Intimates provide my clients and myself with something new and fun to do. I enjoy the process of coming up with the theme and locating all the items to make it work.”

Sometimes Ellis can spend 6-12 months just searching for the right accessories for a new set. The Pin-Up session is one of Ellis’ latest Select Intimates creations. These vintage-inspired photos are ironically and refreshingly new, providing an escape from 32

the trendy and too-often homogeneous portrait photography of today. Ellis says they are “inspired by the images of our past.

For example, the classic images contained in our parents’ and grandparents’ photo albums, nose art from war planes, Vargas and

mediocre and stagnant aren’t acce ptable t o me,

I S A M U S T. more. They are simple, flattering, beautiful, and therefore classic. Trendy can be fun, but everyone loves a classic image.”

And how could you not love it? You can’t deny wanting to play a little dress up and hop into that polka dot bathing suit yourself. And the look wouldn’t be complete without the perfect curls and bold red lipstick, done by Angelique Verver with Platinum Imagination.

Take Carrie Mennis, for example: “My friends and I, who had been working out

together for a year or so, all decided that we should do something to show off all the hard work we had been putting in.”

Mennis decided to do intimate photos with Ellis, but not just any intimate photos. Mennis wanted to recreate the statue of the Winged Nike of Samothrace. Despite the daunting task, Ellis was up for the challenge.

“The whole creative process of deciding on Winged Nike of Samothrace, finding the wings, getting the fabric was fun,” Mennis said. “Cory Ann was awesome…

She did things with this photo that I could only dream of.” The two worked together for nearly six months on the image, finding and creating all the right elements. Finally, one snowy, spring day everything was ready, and the perfect shot was taken. The result was beautiful. The Winged Nike was brought to life in human flesh. “I love how the photo turned out,” Mennis said. “I have a beautiful, classical work of art hanging in my family room, and it’s me! Who wouldn’t love that?”

All this talk of photography making you want to pick up a camera yourself? Well you’re in luck, because not only is Ellis a photographer, she’s a teacher. Recalling how much coaching others had improved

her own skills as an athlete, Ellis decided to teach to jump-start her photography. “I was at a point where I hit a plateau with my

Want to win a spot into Ellis’ July digital SLR class? Find a photo you have taken that you think represents young adults and send it to contact@605magazine. com by July 10. Visit 605 Magazine’s official blog for more details. work. I was no longer seeing the improvement that I previously had… Mediocre and stagnant aren’t acceptable to me, continued growth is a must. The workshops offer me an opportunity to help others and continue this growth.”

One of the workshops Ellis teaches is an introduction to digital SLR class. Her next session is on July 26 so if you are interested in getting in on the fun, visit her blog or website at www.acellis.com for more details. Whether you want to be behind the lens or in front of it, chances are Ellis has exactly what you’re looking for.

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DUELIN’ DJ DJss JAKE HILL AND JEFF MEUZELAAR ARE GREAT FRIENDS WHO BOTH SHARE A PASSION FOR DJING, AND ONLY ONE PROBLEM -

BY KILEY BARNES IMAGE BY HAUSCHILDT’S PHOTOGRAPHY

THEY ARE BUSINESS RIVALS

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hoever said, ‘Don’t mix business with pleasure’ had clearly not met Jake Hill and Jeff Meuzelaar; they did not know the exception. Both businessmen by day and DJ’s by night, Jake and Jeff made possibly the best decision of their lives when they broke the rule. Jake, 28, is a marketing director at Service First Federal Credit Union and owner/operator of BPM DJ Productions.

Jeff, 23, is an Online Marketing Strategist at Click Rain and owner/operator of Musical Edge DJ service. Both are able to take their professional marketing skills and apply it to their musical talents to create something

lievers in not having to use cheesy music as a crutch at our events,” says Jeff. “Sure, we’ll play the Chicken Dance if it’s requested, but we focus on much more than the stereotypical wedding music.”

He goes on to say that, “As younger DJ’s, we’re able to relate very well with our clients, who are typically in their 20’s or low 30’s. This past year, old school hip-hop sets from the 90’s have been my bread and butter at events.” In other words, they need not try to be “hip” or “with it”—they just kind of are.

What sets them apart from other DJ’s in their field is that they are not afraid to spin

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JEFF MEUZELAAR

Jeff ’s musical endeavors began as a sort of rebellion, throwing dances independently from his high school, which had strict rules against dancing of any sort.

“What started as a $1,000 loan from my father, and a high school hobby quickly blossomed into a passion, lifestyle, and the most enjoyable business I can ever imagine owning,” says Jeff. He credits his inspiration to the good times and happiness his talent brings to people.

These two unique DJ’s benefit tremendously from each other. They are constantly sharing new ideas and even helping each other out as far as business goes. More of-

Courtesy of BPM DJ Productions

JAKE HILL

^ Courtesy of Musical Edge DJ Service

really exceptional and successful. Not only do they share the same professional field and successful hobbies, but they also share in a very intriguing and dynamic friendship. “Best frenemies,” you might call them.

Jake and Jeff came to know each other through a little competition research Jake conducted. “I believe it was one of his blog posts that first caught my eye,” recalls Jake.

“It said something like, “Watch out South Dakota! There’s a new DJ in the mix!” I kind of chuckled and knew I had to contact this guy. We discovered that we were very similar.” He describes their growing friendship from that point on as a sort of “DJ bromance.”

Jake and Jeff are both extremely passionate about their music and, if they were trying, did a horrible job disguising it. This passion is unquestionably the bonding factor between them. “Jake and I are firm be-

vinyl at events. With completely justified confidence in their shared talent, Jake explains, “The fact of the matter is, Jeff and I are unique. There are a lot of wedding DJ’s in Sioux Falls, and there are a few DJs in town spinning vinyl, but there are only two that do both - Jeff and I. I always tell Jeff that spinning vinyl keeps the DJ gods happy,” and he should know. Jake is greatly experienced spinning vinyl records. In fact, he saved up and purchased his very first vinyl turntable his freshman year of high school after DJ’ing a junior high dance. After more practice, he found himself DJ’ing high school dances and college parties while still in high school himself. In college, Jake became resident DJ at the Star Bar for five years under the name “DJ Stylus” and was dubbed the “best DJ in Missouri” by the club owner. On a busy night, Jake recalls entertaining 800-1,000 people.

ten, they will refer potential clients to one another when they are already booked on a certain night. “We’re not afraid to make each other better DJs,” explains Jake. In this give-take relationship, they are both only as strong as the weakest of them.

Though they are heavy competitors, Jeff says without any hesitation or uncertainty that, “Friendship always comes first, plain and simple.” During the interview, neither could say enough about the other as far as talent and integrity. It is evident that they both inspire, teach and motivate each other in their pursuit perfection, and it is inspiring to see a case of music really bringing people together, as it was meant to.

Check out their websites at www.bpmdjproductions.com and www.dj-kor.com. Or you can find them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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REAL deal: the

Zac Tenneboe

by mary dodson images by hauschildt’s photography

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD Age: 18 Specialty: Magician

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ometimes Zac Tenneboe’s shows put his audience to sleep. But it’s all part of the act. Tenneboe is a magician and hypnotist specializing in mentalism magic.

At the age of 18, Tenneboe has been performing magic for most of his life. He got his start at the age of four when his father, an illusionist who specializes in kids’ shows, pulled him up on stage to assist with a magic trick. “At that moment I experienced magic for the first time,” says Tenneboe. “That was when magic became real to me.”

As Tenneboe continued to study his craft, he assisted on shows his father putting putt for kids, but soon decided he wanted to branch into doing shows for adults. He put together a p sshow featuring llarge illusions in the style of Lance Burton, L but according b to Tenneboe, it became too exbe pensive with the pe big props. He bi then began practh ticing “close-up tic illusion” or “street illu magic” such as ma that performed tha David Blaine. This

by Davi type of illusion includes card tricks and sleight of hand as well as mentalism, in which Tenneboe uses “psychological techniques” to apparently read a person’s mind. In reality, Tenneboe closely observes the muscle movements of the person’s eyes and face; these nonverbal cues, or “near linguistic programming,” reveal to him roughly what the person has 36

in mind. Tenneboe is also a hypnotist, having learned this art from a colleague in a local magic club. “Hypnotism gets easier the more you do it,” he says. “It’s not difficult, but it takes a lot of confidence.”

Tenneboe has other interests as well; he enjoys music and used to play guitar in a band, but magic keeps him busy.

When he’s not practicing his illusions—which he does for four to six hours daily—he is performing shows either locally or on the road. Tenneboe has performed in 15 states and four countries. He typically books shows through entertainment agents or agencies, or sometimes gets referrals from other magicians who may have too many shows to fit into their schedules. According to Tenneboe, the business side of show business is the most challenging aspect, but while being a full-time entertainer is hard work, he feels fortunate to be doing what he loves to do and to see the “sense of wonder” on people’s faces as they try to figure out how the illusions work.

Tenneboe is available for private events. For more information, please visit his website: www.magiczac.com.

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BY LEE MAROTZ

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When you eat, you chew with your mouth open: a. Never. Sick. b. I don’t really pay attention. c. Yeah. So?

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a. Delicious. You get to get a taste of everything. b. OK if you ask first. c. Rude.

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a. Drink as much as you want.

Who cares if we get loud, we’re paying customers, too. b. Throw a couple back. c. I don’t drink.

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Your friend’s meal still has a wait on it, but yours came to the table. You:

a. Normal. b. Gross. c. Happens.

Sampling others’ meals at the table is:

You’re at dinner with a group and there’s alcohol.

You:

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Belching in public is:

a. Ask if it’s okay to start. You’re starving. b. Wait until their meal comes. c. Dig in.

Sloppy 7-10 Points It might be possible that you’re watching too much of Rock of Love because your manners are - shall we say - terrible. You don’t want to be the gross or rude friend, so try to brush up on your manners.

Messy 4-6 Points You’re manners aren’t awful, but you might want to be more aware of others while you’re dining or in a social setting. Remember the norms: burping is gross and getting sloshed in public isn’t funny or as acceptable after college.

Clean and Dandy 0-3 Points You don’t have anything to worry about with your etiquette. You obviously paid attention in Home Ec. Your middle school teach is proud.

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Summer concerts in tents. Brings the summer vibe out.

Going to the same bars every weekend.

Staying at home and watching hours of DVR.

Picking up a summer sport or activity like biking with friends, golf or anything active.

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Locks of IRONY: The Evolving Reversal of Hair Styles Between Men and Women

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By Joanna Halverson

In the 1920’s, the women’s lways late but worth the wait: Sorry, ladies, but men are rights movement pursued liberation in women’s stanstealing your motto.

There’s an evolving irony in hairstyles between men and women. The long and short of it is women are sporting shorter hair, spending less time on styling, while men are growing their hair longer and spending more time on tresses.

Hair trend popularity has a snowball effect, the first flakes in Hollywood— people considered glamorous. Karen Congdon of Village Hair and Spa says that hair trends are mostly influenced by celebrities.

For women, the hairstyle this season is… political.

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dards. Flappers were women who rebelled against the conservative tradition that women should have long hair, and cut their hair in bobs.

And today, as our government grows considerably liberal, the bobs are back.

Bobs used to hold the negative connotation of the hideous result from an economicallystrapped-mother’s attack to a salad bowl with shearing scissors, but now bobs are

made in various styles for all creative personalities.

A concave bob is glam, and colorful is punk. Bangs are blunt but mysterious, and fringes can be both laid back and chic.

Congdon says that asymmetrical bobs are growing fast in popularity. The asymmetrical bob, or a-line, has been donned by Rhianna and is shortest in the back and grow-

This season women don simple with classy bobs, and men sport sleek and strategic styles. See who is spending more time in the bathroom on date night. ing longer in the front with layers. When girls want a simple and chic look, there is the angled bob, examples are Paris Hilton or Katie Holmes.

Women spend less time styling with the low-maintenance bob, and although bobs seem more likely to bring boredom, on the contrary, a bob can be just as creative as longer hair, only in much less time. A braid along the crown adds a girly look in a few minutes.

When time is an issue, bobs are favored because no blow drying is required; bobs can be styled with barrettes and bobby pins (and yes, that is where the name comes from).

A bob epitomizes summerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;feeling relaxed and laid back, carefree. And in 95 degrees, a long, heavy ponytail will only lead to a sweaty neck.

On the other side, men have become more high maintenance sporting longer locks with fringe. Trendy is all spikes, fringe and longer layers thanks to celebs like Zac Efron and Robert Pattinson. And the Jonas brothers made it hot again for men to have longer hair than their dates.

In comparison to the women and bobs, men are spending more time on styling, gel and spray. Flat irons used to be almost unheard of for men (unless ironing laundry).

Now, with longer hair, men are becoming more likely to use a flat iron.

Flat irons are particularly useful for the faux hawk.

(That edgy, spikey, short Mohawk topping male Hollywood heads like Andy Roddick.)

This season women don simple with classy bobs, and men sport sleek and strategic styles. See who is spending more time in the bathroom on date night.

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These are not shoes…

A pair of Sanuks is unlike any other pair of shoes, because it has the protection of a shoe and the comfort of a sandal. Some are also made of hemp. Guys can grab yours for $56 and girls shell out $48 for the most comfortable shoes you will own.

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Hard day at work? Or just want to sit back and put back a “cold one?” Pick up 1554 Enlightened Black Ale from New Belgium for $3.24 for a 22 oz. bottle. It is an absolute delight.

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A Suit for $79?!?!

Who knew you could get a Caravelli suit for only $79? Where could this concept possibly be true? At Halberstadt’s At The Mall. There’s more where that came from!

Halberstadt’s At The Mall 4001 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls (605) 362-8080

Why Buy the Cow? When Look’s has the cheese from Cow Girl Creamery.

Cow Girl Creamery is made from organic cow’s milk with triple cream from Petaluma, California. Choose from MT TAM, to St. Pats, to Sir Francis Drake, ranging in prices $25.99-$27.99/lb. Exclusive Sioux Falls carrier.

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This Tiny Terror Combo is all in high quality with 18mm plywood cabinet and fitted with a fantastic Celestion G 12H-30 70th Anniversary Speaker for the price of $819.

Sioux Falls Music 1209 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls (605) 334-5361 www.siouxfallsmusic.com

Easy Listening Who says you can’t jam out when you’re riding?

Dragonfly Cycle Concepts fairing with the Arc Audio Motorcycle Performance Audio Kit & Kenwood KDCMP442U IPOD DirectConnect & CD Player. Reasonable pricing.

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Give the Green Macerich Gift Card to someone you love who also happens to love shopping! Visit the Empire Mall Guest Services (where you can also grab our magazine every month) to purchase one or to receive more information.

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Wino Treat yourself and get a glass of Renwood while you relax downtown at Michelle’s coffee for $6. Or check out the rest of the new wine menu.

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Manage Your Allergies: see clearer and breathe better BByy SSabina abina M Mustic Must ustic ic Illustration By Brad Herrera

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f yo yyou u are one of the millions of people who o suff suffer er from season seasonal nal allergies, thiss time of year might not be your favorite. This is the season for blooming ttrees and flowers, which means sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itch itchy, watery eyes for many of us. If you spent any time outdoors lately, you may have noticed a lot of pollen flying around. That, among other things, is what makes us sneeze and congested. Pollen, weeds, mold, dust mites, and pet dander are all culprits for allergies. But you don’t have to put up with these symptoms. There are many different things that can be done to ease allergies and live a normal life again.

First, it is important to know how allergies work. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, our immune system produces proteins called IgE antibodies, which protect us from invaders that may make us sick or cause infections. When we suffer from allergies, our immune system produces antibodies, because it thinks that we inhaled or ingested something harmful.

Then, our body releases histamines and other substances that cause us to sneeze, make our eyes and nose drippy, and our head congested. In other words, our body is trying to protect us from what it thinks is harmful, even though it is not.

Allergies can affect the skin, sinuses, airways, or the digestive system.

You can develop allergies at any age, and they can sometimes go away and come back again in the future. According to MayoClinic.com, “You’re at increased risk of allergies if you have family members with asthma or allergies such as hay fever, hives or eczema.” The most common allergy triggers are airborne allergens such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites, and mold.

So how do you know if and what you are allergic to? Depending on your symptoms and the severity of your case, your doctor might recommend a skin test. A skin test is usually done at an allergy doctor’s office. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, a skin test involves pricking your skin with different allergens and observing it for a reaction. If you are allergic to a substance, you will get a bump with redness around it at the test location. Another test that can be done is a blood test. After the blood is drawn, it is sent to a lab to be tested for substances that may be causing your allergies.

Once you are diagnosed with allergies, there are many different treatment options. According to MayoClinic. com, the most vital step for preventing and reducing symptoms of allergies is to work with your doctor to

find out what causes your allergies and how to avoid triggers. There are different allergy medications you can take that will help control your immune system from going haywire. But the medicine you take will depend on the severity of your case and symptoms. Over-the-counter medications help in some cases, otherwise prescription medications are necessary. These can be in the form of oral medicine, nasal sprays or eye drops. According to Sanford Clinic’s Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Brian Brennan, “[A]llergy injections are often helpful in cases where avoidance and medication don’t help.”

It is important to consult a physician if you have allergy symptoms. According to Dr. Brennan, “Allergies can sometimes lead to more serious

Allergies can sometimes lead to more serious health issues such as sinus trouble and asthma. There’s not much that can be done to avoid or prevent the development of allergies. health issues such as sinus trouble and asthma.” He says, “There’s not much that can be done to avoid or prevent the development of allergies.”

However, if you already suffer from allergies, there are measures you can take to ease your symptoms. For instance, if you have sinus congestion and hay fever symptoms, a saline solution or neti pot can flush out thickened mucus and irritants from your nose.

If you are allergic to dust mites or pet dander, keeping your house clean can alleviate symptoms. For instance, washing bedding weekly in hot water and using a vacuum with a HEPA filter can reduce your exposure to allergens. Also, keeping the humidity low in your house can prevent dust mites and mold from growing. According to mayoclinic.com, “Mold allergy symptoms may be alleviated by avoiding outdoor work in damp weather, wearing a dust mask while working outdoors, and keeping your windows closed at night.”

If you feel that allergies are getting the best of you, even if you do not spend much time outdoors and when you scrub your house clean, see a doctor. Allergy relief can be just a phone call away. *Consult a physician before you take any medicine.

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No Gym Necessary.

No equipment? No health club membership? No Problem. Easy tips and exercises that keep your body light and your wallet heavy

By Megan Hausch

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n almost every magazine, television and radio advertisement, there seems to be some new “incredible” weight loss gimmick. “Lose 20 lbs today!” “Look like a celebrity next week, just by taking this miraculous pill!” We’ve heard it all before.

Miracle pill or not, it really does take some effort to get in shape.

But gym memberships cost a fortune, especially on a student or young adult’s budget. And after paying an arm and a leg, it’s hard

The Crunch Lie down on the floor (or an exercise mat, if you have one), keeping your knees bent. Move the shoulders upward and curl slightly forward as you contract the abdominals until the shoulder blades are about two to three inches off the floor. Hold for about two seconds, and release slowly down. Try to begin with three sets of 15 crunches daily, increasing as you feel comfortable. (If you’re feeling crazy, try this exercise on an exercise ball for a little extra challenge).

The Bicycle Crunch Lie on an exercise mat with the back flat and hands placed behind the head. Bring shoulder blades up just like the basic crunch.

Lift legs off the mat, placing one leg in a 90-degree angle and the other leg in a 45-degree angle. Move your legs in a bicycle motion like you are pedaling, bringing your left one up to a 90-degree angle as the right one moves back into a 45-degree angle. Meet your right knee with your left elbow as it comes closer to your upper body. As your left knee comes close to you, meet it with your right elbow.

Repeat the bicycling motion, meeting your knees with your elbows. Again, try to begin with three sets of 15 crunches on each side, increasing as you feel comfortable.

The Push-Up to find enough time to actually get there.

So how is a person supposed to look good in that killer swimsuit this summer? Simple. By staying home.

Go for a run. If running is not your thing, ask the boy or girl next door to go for a walk. The point is to get out and move at least once a day.

Do crunches while watching your favorite TV show, squats in the shower or maybe even a few pushups before getting dressed in the morning. Get creative! You don’t need hours a day to work out, just fit it in as you can.

You don’t have to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Heidi Klum. But you can get results by simply implementing exercises into your daily life. Making exercise a part of life will make them easier and less of a chore to do.

In working three main areas—abdominals, arms, and legs—you can gain strength and muscle all in the comfort of your own home.

No intimidating gyms or workout machines, no weights if you don’t want any. Just you and that swimsuit for motivation!

Lie chest down with palms flat on the floor shoulder-width apart and feet together. Keeping palms fixed at the same position and body straight, lower your body slowly towards the floor, bending arms to a 90-degree angle, keeping the body straight and feet together. Straighten the arms. Repeat for desired number of reps.

(For extra fun, pause with arms at 45 degrees for two seconds in between motions),

The Squat Stand straight with feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart.

Bend hips and knees slowly, descending as though you were going to be sitting down in a chair until your thighs are parallel on the floor. Slowly straighten legs back out. Repeat for desired number of reps.

The Lunge Take a long step forward with either leg. Bend knees slowly until you reach 90-degree angles with both legs. Knees should never go past the toes. Hold the position for a moment and then rise slowly and step back in one fluid motion. Try for three sets of 10 on each leg. (With both the squats and lunges, hold three to five-lb weights for an added challenge).

Here are some quick and easy exercises for starters: Exercises were found using www.ehow.com.

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